Month: July 2008

Police Bombings Raise New Fears in Iraq

Inter Press Service By Ali al-Fadhily and Dahr Jamail* FALLUJAH, Jul 31 (IPS) – A tense security situation in this volatile city has worsened after some policemen found bombs planted on the roofs of their houses. Astonishing attacks have been launched against police leaders during the past weeks in Fallujah,[Read More…]

Car Talk (The one sided argument)

If you have not already known, I really love cars.  Sometimes, I love cars so much, it is hard for me to mention anything negative.  Well, I will try my absolute hardest to make sure that my car reviews are not one sided arguments.  In my upcoming reviews, I will[Read More…]

Rising Fuel, Energy Costs Stressing School Budgets

ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rising fuel and energy costs are taking a toll on school system budgets nationwide, according to the results of a new survey released today by the American Association of School Administrators. The eight-question AASA Fuel and Energy Snapshot Survey asked school superintendents about the effect of rising fuel[Read More…]

7th Annual Public HBCU Demographic Study

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) released its annual comprehensive demographic study today, which provides an in-depth look at the enormous impact that public Historically Black Colleges and Universities make in their local, regional, statewide and national communities. The study is organized around 11 topic areas inlcuding Enrollment,[Read More…]

Progressive Half Marathon Welcomes Runners, Walkers

Runners just after the gun marking the start of the 2007 Progressive Marathon. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Running and Pancake Club is preparing for its Progressive Half Marathon, running the first four Sundays in August. The race winds through the Forest Preserve in Park Forest,[Read More…]

Janet Jackson ‘Flap’: Everybody Lost

Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center The “flap over the flap” has proven to be a flub, at least in the opinion of a federal appeals court reviewing the FCC’s $550,000 fine of CBS as a result of Janet Jackson’s famed “wardrobe malfunction” during the[Read More…]

Labor Day Doggie Dip Takes a Bath

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Village officials were forced to put the Labor Day Doggie Dip on permanent hold last week, citing a recent law enacted by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Officials had planned to permit dogs into the Aqua Center as part of the Scenic 5 and More festivities[Read More…]

Unicycle Champ, Flat Cats Entertain Wednesday

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Main Street Nights entertainment continues Wednesday with Frank Birdsall at 7:00 p.m. and the Flat Cats beginning at 7:45 p.m. Birdsall, a two-time national unicycle champ, will entertain with juggling, stilt-walking, comedy and magic. Birdsall sometimes combines his skills, "I am a two time national unicycle champion[Read More…]

Midnight Dip at Aqua Center Ends with Arrest

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A midnight dip in the adult pool of the Aqua Center ended with the arrest of the alleged trespassers. Police were dispatched to the Aqua Center on July 21 shortly after midnight in reference to a report of two trespassers. According to police, an assistant manager at[Read More…]

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