Day: August 24, 2011

SPJ Supports Chicago Tribune In Freedom Of Information Case

Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- The Society of Professional Journalists has joined an amicus brief challenging the University of Illinois Board of Trustees’ attempt to conceal records involving preferential treatment of well-connected applicants to the state university system. The brief was filed Friday in support of the Chicago Tribune Company after the Board of Trustees[Read More…]

Hurricane Irene Advisory, August 23, 2011 (8 PM EDT)

Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—August 23, 2011 UPDATE 8 PM EDT …IRENE BEARING DOWN ON THE SOUTHEASTERN BAHAMAS… SUMMARY NFORMATION LOCATION…21.1N 71.8W ABOUT 50 MI…80 KM WSW OF GRAND TURK ISLAND ABOUT 90 MI…145 KM E OF GREAT INAGUA ISLAND MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…90 MPH…150 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 9 MPH…15[Read More…]

Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Off Coast of Honshu, Japan

Honshu, Japan-(ENEWSPF)- On a day not short rumblings, another earthquake has struck off the coast of Honshu, Japan, this one only 4.6 magnitude at a depth of 20.1 km (12.5 miles). Happening on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 23:32:54 UTC, 6:32:54 PM (CDT) – Central Daylight (Chicago), the epicenter was[Read More…]

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