CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2011. Sex offenders would be required to report themselves to security staff on college campuses under legislation, sponsored by state Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights), which was signed into law by the governor recently. “College is a new and exciting time for young people but sending[Read More…]
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UN Security Council Voices Grave Concern Over Worsening Situation in Yemen
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–9 August 2011. Anti-government protesters in Yemen The Security Council today expressed grave concern over what it said was a serious deterioration of the economic and humanitarian situation in Yemen amid worsening security, including the threat from Al Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula. In a press statement, the[Read More…]
UN Moves on Two Fronts to Combat Life-Threatening Famine in Horn of Africa
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–9 August 2011. These displaced Somali women head back to their families carrying aid distributed in Mogadishu The United Nations is moving on two fronts to counter the worsening food crisis in the Horn of Africa, with an immediate infusion of food in an area where 640,000 children alone[Read More…]
Archaeologists Uncover 3,000-Year-Old Lion Adorning Citadel Gate Complex in Turkey
TORONTO, ON–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2011. Archaeologists leading the University of Toronto’s Tayinat Archaeological Project in southeastern Turkey have unearthed the remains of a monumental gate complex adorned with stone sculptures, including a magnificently carved lion. The gate complex provided access to the citadel of Kunulua, capital of the Neo-Hittite Kingdom of[Read More…]
Sierra Club Applauds Historic Standards for Heavy Trucks
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2011. Today President Obama announced the first-ever fuel efficiency and carbon pollution standards for medium and heavy duty trucks made between 2014 and 2018. In response, Michael Brune, Executive Director of the Sierra Club, issued the following statement: “The Sierra Club applauds the President’s historic announcement today. [Read More…]
XYMOGEN® ISSUES ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLARED Peanut Protein IN 3 Varieties of OrganiX Bars
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2011. XYMOGEN® of Orlando, FL is recalling specific lots of 3 Varieties of OrganiX Bars: Omega-3, Spice and Greens, because they may contain undeclared peanut protein. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanut protein run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction[Read More…]
Emergency Exit Signs Recalled by Best Lighting Products Due to Failure to Illuminate
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
NOAA: Heat Wave Leads to Fourth Warmest July on Record for the U.S.
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2011. Persistent, scorching heat in the central and eastern regions of the United States shattered long-standing daily and monthly temperature records last month, making it the fourth warmest July on record nationally, according to scientists at NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center. The heat exacerbated drought conditions, resulting[Read More…]
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Terrorist Solicitation and Firearms Offense
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—August 9, 2011. Emerson Winfield Begolly, 22, of New Bethlehem, Pa., pleaded guilty today in Pittsburgh to soliciting others to engage in acts of terrorism within the United States and to using a firearm during and in relation to an assault on FBI agents. The plea was announced by Lisa[Read More…]
State Department Briefing on Dr. Jill Biden’s Recent Visit to Kenya
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2011. MR. TONER: Thank you, and thanks to all of you for joining us this morning. As you know, East Africa is facing the worst drought in 60 years, and the UN has declared that famine now affects five regions in Somalia and predicts that it[Read More…]
