NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–20 April 2011 – The United Nations human rights chief today condemned the reported repeated use of cluster munitions and heavy weaponry by Libyan Government forces against civilians in Misrata, warning that such acts could constitute international crimes. “I urge the Libyan authorities to face the reality that they[Read More…]
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UNICEF Urges Better Protection of Children in Middle East and North Africa
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–20 April 2011 – Ongoing violence in the Middle East and North Africa, from Libya and Yemen to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory, is taking a heavy toll on the lives of young people, the head of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said today, urging all parties[Read More…]
S&M (U.S.A.) Enterprise Corp Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Eggs In Rain Swiss Roll (Banana Flavor)
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2011. S&M (U.S.A) ENTERPRISE CORP, 4703 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232, is recalling RAIN SWISS ROLL (BANANA FLAVOR) because it contained undeclared eggs. Consumers who are allergic to eggs may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. The recalled[Read More…]
Pacific Trade International Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 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…]
Statement by President Obama Marking the One-Year Anniversary of the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2011. One year ago today, the Deepwater Horizon oil platform exploded, killing eleven men and ultimately releasing an estimated 4.9 million barrels of oil in the Gulf of Mexico. That catastrophic event deeply affected the lives of millions of Americans, from local fishermen to restaurant and[Read More…]
Missing WWII Airman Identified, April 20, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 20, 2011. The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and returned to his family for burial with full military honors. U.S. Army Air Forces Tech. Sgt. James G. Maynard,[Read More…]
U.S. Department of Transportation Expands Airline Passenger Protections
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENWESPF)–April 20, 2011. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced new airline passenger protections that will require airlines to reimburse passengers for bag fees if their bags are lost, provide consumers involuntarily bumped from flights with greater compensation, expand the current ban on lengthy tarmac delays, and disclose hidden[Read More…]
BP’s Criminal Negligence Exposed
(PHOTO: EPA) One year after BP’s Gulf of Mexico oil disaster, the number of lawsuits against the oil giant continues to mount Ryan Lambert is enraged. The owner of a charter fishing business, he had always supported the oil industry in his home state of Louisiana. He previously trusted BP,[Read More…]
So, About That Water In Park Forest…
Commentary By Gary Kopycinski So, about that water issue in Park Forest… It’s about the pipes. All 72 miles of them. I was at a meeting tonight with some Park Forest residents. At the very end of the meeting, someone mentioned the quality of water in her residence. She said[Read More…]
Ben Shaw of Shaw Media to Join the Faculty of 2011 Mobile and Social Networking Boot Camp
Ben Shaw. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Des Plaines, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Ben Shaw, chief digital officer, Shaw Media Corporate Services, Dixon, Ill., will join the faculty of the 2011 Mobile and Social Networking Boot Camp, scheduled to be held April 27-28 in the training facility of the Inland Press Association headquarters in Des Plaines, Ill.[Read More…]
