Philae found EU–(ENEWSPF)–5 September 2016. Less than a month before the end of the mission, Rosetta’s high-resolution camera has revealed the Philae lander wedged into a dark crack on Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko.The images were taken on 2 September by the OSIRIS narrow-angle camera as the orbiter came within 2.7 km of[Read More…]
Day: September 6, 2016
Scientists Discover a New Deep-Reef Butterflyfish Species in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
Discovery highlights a wealth of previously unknown biodiversity Pete Basabe’s Butteflyfish (Prognathodes basabei Pyle and Kosaki 2016) at a depth of 180 feet off Pearl and Hermes Atoll, Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Credit: Greg McFall/NOAA HAWAII–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2016. Scientists from the Bishop Museum and NOAA have published a description of a[Read More…]
Coalition Challenges Water Right Permit for Rock Creek Mine That Would Drain Wilderness Streams
Proposed mine would drain water from nearby streams endangering wildlife Rock Creek — Source: US Forest Service Helena, MT —(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2016. A coalition of conservation groups has objected to a mining company’s request for a state water right permit for the proposed Rock Creek Mine. If finalized, the permit[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and President Park of the Republic of Korea After Bilateral Meeting
Vientiane, Laos–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2016 – 5:01 P.M. ICT PRESIDENT OBAMA: It is always a pleasure to meet with my friend and partner, President Park of the Republic of Korea, and her delegation. As we all know, the ROK is one of America’s oldest and closest allies. Our alliance remains the[Read More…]
Remarks of President Obama to the People of Laos
Vientiane, Laos–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2016 – 2:04 P.M. ICT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Sabaidii! Sabaidee bor? AUDIENCE: Sabaidii. To the government and the people of Laos, thank you so much for the kind welcome that you’ve extended to me and my delegation. I am very honored[Read More…]
New Ad Spotlights Trump’s History of Disrespect for Veterans and Military Families (Video)
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2016. Hillary for America released a new television ad, entitled “Sacrifice,” spotlighting Donald Trump’s continued disrespect towards our veterans and military families. The ad, which is airing nationwide on cable, features veterans including former Senator Max Cleland, responding to Trump’s comments about vets and the military. “Donald[Read More…]
The Benefits of Weeds at Local Sierra Club Meeting on September 12
MATTESON–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2016. The Sauk-Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club has its next meeting on Monday, September 12th at 7:15 pm. The meeting is at the Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Rd., in Frankfort. The subject of the program will be the benefits of weeds. Are weeds valueless plants[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine Release ‘Stronger Together,’ a New Book Outlining Their Vision and Plans for America
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2016. Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine today released their official campaign book, “Stronger Together” today, a 256-page blueprint for America’s future. The book synthesizes more than fifty detailed policy ideas that Clinton and Kaine have advanced throughout the campaign, including specific and practical solutions to address some[Read More…]