Many believe Edison puts profits ahead of public health and safety LOS ANGELES, CALIF.–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2012. Southern California Edison is expected to submit a plan any day to restart the crippled San Onofre nuclear power plant, maintaining that one of its ailing twin reactors can be run safely. But[Read More…]
Month: October 2012
SMOS Has a Better Look at Salinity
SMOS vs Argo EU–(ENEWSPF)–1 October 2012 Earth observation measurements shouldn’t be taken with a pinch of salt. ESA is comparing readings of sea-surface salinity from drifting floats to confirm the SMOS water mission’s measurements. Since its launch in 2009, ESA’s Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity (SMOS) satellite has been[Read More…]
A Curious Cold Layer in the Atmosphere of Venus
Venus terminator EU–(ENEWSPF)–1 October 2012 Venus Express has spied a surprisingly cold region high in the planet’s atmosphere that may be frigid enough for carbon dioxide to freeze out as ice or snow. The planet Venus is well known for its thick, carbon dioxide atmosphere and oven-hot surface, and[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update, Oct. 1, 2012
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2012 — The number one Taliban leader in Sherzad district, was killed by Afghan and coalition forces during an operation in Nangarhar province, Sunday. The Taliban leader Nawab, also known as Nil, equipped and coordinated fighters in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He facilitated the movement of[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Honors Families of Fallen Illinois Heroes with Gold Star Mothers Ceremony
Twelve Mothers of Fallen Servicemembers Presented with Gold Star Banners CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2012. Today Gold Star Banners were presented to 12 Illinois mothers whose sons and daughters died in combat while serving their country in the Global War on Terror. More than 170 members of Illinois’ Gold Star families[Read More…]
We Can’t Wait: Obama Administration Announces Transit Projects in Minnesota and Ohio to Be Expedited
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2012. Today, as part of his We Can’t Wait initiative, President Obama announced that two nationally and regionally significant transit projects in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Cleveland, Ohio will be expedited to put Americans to work building a 21st century infrastructure and providing Minnesota and Ohio with[Read More…]
Goats to Join Chicago O’Hare Maintainance Crew
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2012. O’Hare International Airport in Chicago is planning to sign on a shepherd and approximately 30 goats and sheep to graze on overgrown brush at the perimeter of the airport later this fall. The animals are expected to clear about 250 square feet of vegetation per day.[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at a Campaign Event in Nevada, Sept. 30, 2012
Las Vegas, Nevada–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2012 – 6:44 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Las Vegas! (Applause.) Oh, what a beautiful evening! (Applause.) A spectacular evening! This is why I like coming to Vegas — good weather and good people. (Applause.) Now, first of all, before I get started, can everybody[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Josh Earnest Aboard Air Force One, September 30, 2012
En Route Nevada–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2012 – 12:08 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good morning, everybody. I actually want to start the gaggle off with a little good news. I learned over the weekend that Mike Majchrowitz from FOX Radio will be returning to the White House beat on Monday. So I won’t[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Army Casualty, September 30, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. 1st Class Riley G. Stephens, 39, of Tolar, Texas, died Sept. 28, in Wardak, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained from enemy small arms fire. Stephens was assigned to the[Read More…]
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