Day: September 19, 2011

DOD Identifies Army Casualty, September 19, 2011

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Garrick L. Eppinger Jr., 25, of Appleton, Wis., died Sept. 17 in Parwan province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to the 395th Ordnance Company, 687th Combat Sustainment Support Brigade,[Read More…]

IL Economic Director Announces Nearly $4.6 Million in Federal Funding for Infrastructure Improvements on Chicago’s South Side

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011.  Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Director Warren Ribley today highlighted $4.6 million in federal funding to make infrastructure improvements in Pullman Park, located on Chicago’s south side. Awarded through the “Ike” Disaster Recovery Program, the funding will be used to make repairs to road[Read More…]

23,000 California RNs to Strike Thursday—09/22/11

Children’s Oakland RN Martha Kuhl, front, with other Children’s, Kaiser, and Sutter RNs in a rally at the NNU Convention in San Francisco September 15. Walkout to Protest Sutter’s Attack on RN Patient Advocacy Rights, Big Cuts in Nurses’ Healthcare, and to Support Kaiser Coworkers. Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011.[Read More…]

Retiree Leader Praises Obama Economic Proposal

Would Strengthen Nation, Honor Commitment to Social Security Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 19, 2011.  The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans: “Retirees laud President Obama for proposing bold ways to revitalize the American economy that are supported by sound fiscal choices[Read More…]

Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Hits Guatemala; 1 Confirmed Death

GUATEMALA–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011.  The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting that a 5.8 magnitude earthquake has struck at 2 PM EDT (18:00 UTC) about 32 miles (53 km) southeast of Guatemala City. Evelyn Ruano, a spokesperson with the President’s office reported to CNN that, “We felt some strong termors. We heard[Read More…]

Natural Lawn Care: A Thorough Review

MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011.  This article, published last Friday in Pittsburgh, offers a fairly thorough review of natural lawn care, including links to many excellent products: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/lifestyles/homegarden/s_757182.html Source: safelawns.org

Findings Could Lead to Better Hydrogen Storage

MIT-led research demonstrates method that could allow inexpensive carbon materials to store the volatile gas at room temperature. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—(ENEWSPF)—September 19, 2011.  Hydrogen has long been considered a promising alternative to fossil fuels for powering cars, trucks and even homes. But one major obstacle has been finding lightweight, robust and[Read More…]

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