OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—March 6, 2016. Saturday Night Live continued its 2016 “campaign coverage” last night in its campaign ad parody ‘Racists for Trump.’ Enjoy. Americans (Taran Killam, Vanessa Bayer, Bobby Moynihan, Aidy Bryant, Beck Bennett, Kyle Mooney) offer insight into why they’ll be voting for Donald Trump.
Author: Rosemary Piser
Chlorpyrifos Reduces Memory and Learning in Exposed Bees
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2016. Honey bees experience a learning and memory deficit after ingesting small doses of the insecticide chlorpyrifos, potentially threatening their success and survival, according to a study in New Zealand. Chlorpyrifos is a highly neurotoxic organophosphate pesticide used worldwide on crops to protect against insects and mites. The study, Measurements[Read More…]
Veterans for Peace to Host Exclusive, One Night Only Showing ‘Of Men and War’ on Thursday, March 31
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2016. Veterans for Peace will host a one night only showing of the documentary ‘Of Men and War’ on Thursday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kerasotes ShowPlace Icon Theater, 1011 South Delano Ct., Chicago. A question and answer session will follow the film screening. The warriors[Read More…]
Peace on Earth Film Festival to be Held March 3 through March 6
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2016. The Peace On Earth Film Festival will be held on Thursday, March 3 through Sunday, March 6 at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E Washington St, Chicago. The event is free and open to the public. Twenty-six films from 11 countries covering a range of peace, justice[Read More…]
FDA Providing $2 Million in New Grants for Natural History Studies in Rare Diseases
Silver Springs, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 29, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the availability of $2 million in research grants to fund natural history studies in rare diseases. The aim is to collect data on how specific rare diseases progress in individuals over time so that knowledge can inform[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 28, 2016
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 28, 2016. The Park Forest Senior Commission is hosting a community safety presentation on Thursday, March 3 beginning at 1 p.m. at Dining on the Green, 349 Main Street in DownTown Park Forest. The will feature speakers from the Park Forest Fire Department, the Park Forest Police[Read More…]
Donald Trump Refuses to Denounce David Duke and KKK (Video)
OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—February 28, 2016. During an interview this morning on CNN’s ‘State of the Union,’ anchor Jake Tapper, repeatedly asked Donald Trump to denounce David Duke’s support for his candidacy. Duke is the former grand wizard of the KKK. Last week, Duke urged his supporters to back Trump saying on his[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 21, 2016
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2016. Tall Grass Arts Association’s 58th Annual Beaux Arts Ball fundraiser to benefit the Tall Grass Gallery and School will be held on Saturday, March 19 at the Glenwoodie Golf Club. The evening will include a cocktail reception and silent auction followed by dinner, a live[Read More…]
The Knowledge Exchange Course ‘Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in the Chicago Region’
UNIVERSITY PARK–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2016. The Knowledge Exchange is now accepting registrations for its course ‘Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad.’ Join author Larry McClellan in this special 4-week course for an exploration of the movement of freedom seekers and the networks of the Underground Railroad that supported them in the[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 14, 2016
‘Bleacher Bums’ opens February 26 at the Drama Group in Chicago Heights. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 14, 2016. Nothing says spring like the start of baseball season. Park Forest Baseball is a youth baseball league offering boys and girls, ages 4 to 14, the opportunity to learn the skills and fun[Read More…]
