Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Andrew C. Wilfahrt, 31, of Rosemount, Minn., died Feb. 27, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He[Read More…]
Month: February 2011
Kirk to Advance Anti-Piracy Legislation in Wake of Slaying of Four Americans on Arabian Sea
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. In the wake of the killings of four Americans last week, U. S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) drew attention Monday to a recent New York Times report detailing the escalating threat to the international shipping industry from increasingly demanding and violent Somali pirates. Senator Kirk said he[Read More…]
EPA Approves New Coolant for Car Air Conditioning Systems
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued final approval for a new refrigerant for use in motor vehicle air conditioning systems that does not deplete the ozone layer, which helps protect the environment and people’s health. The new chemical, HFO-1234yf, may now be used in air[Read More…]
U.S. Department of Energy and Masdar Collaborate In Testing Cutting-Edge Solar PV Coating Technologies
Abu Dhabi-UAE–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s multifaceted renewable energy initiative, announced that they will collaborate to test the performance of specially coated solar photovoltaic modules designed to avoid the moisture and cementation problems currently faced by PV module producers worldwide and prevent[Read More…]
Helping Local Migratory Birds
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. On Wednesday, March 2 at 7 p.m. at the Park Forest Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd., Park Forest, Thorn Creek Audubon Society will sponsor a presentation given by Judy Pollack, Director of Bird Conservation for Audubon Chicago Region and Coordinator of the Illinois Important Bird Areas[Read More…]
Secretary General Ban Calls for Compliance with Arms Embargo as Attack Helicopters Delivered to Cote d’Ivoire
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–28 February 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for full compliance with the arms embargo placed on Côte d’Ivoire, in the wake of reports that Belarus has provided attack helicopters to forces loyal to former president Laurent Gbagbo. “The Secretary-General has learned with deep concern that three attack[Read More…]
AP Scholars Number 117 At Marian Catholic
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Ranking among the best in the Chicagoland area, Marian Catholic High School recently had 117 students named AP Scholars by the College Board in recognition of exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Exams. Only 18 percent of nearly 1.7 million students worldwide who took AP Exams[Read More…]
For Pro-Democracy Revolutions, Democracy Is Not Enough
Commentary By Charles C. Haynes Director, Religious Freedom Education Project The revolutions sweeping across Northern Africa and the Middle East could mark the beginning of a historic advance for democratic freedom — ranking in significance with such milestones of liberty as the American Revolution of 1776 and the disintegration of[Read More…]
Rich East Goes To The Business Professionals of America State Competition
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich East High School again sent a strong group to this weekend’s Business Professionals of America State Competition in Oak Brook. Pictured are: {back row, from left) Bob Frederick (coach); D’Angelo Blackmon, who will be competing in payroll accounting; Heather Adney, competing in fundamental accounting[Read More…]
Meet Rich East’s Finest: Jacob Wilson
Jacob Wilson. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest is pleased once again to present our series featuring Park Forest’s best and brightest students, today introducing Jacob Wilson, a 17-year resident of Park Forest who some day hopes he’s LA-bound. He likes to jog, draw, and play video games.[Read More…]
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