NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–28 April 2010 – Three teenagers studying in a United Nations-funded school in a refugee camp in the West Bank have been chosen to join 1,500 finalists, Nobel Laureates and leading scientific minds in the world’s largest pre-college science fair where their prototype of an electric cane could win[Read More…]
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‘Manbabies’ by Kirk Johnson and Will Elliott (Video)
Enjoy the video. This is one of the funniest things I’ve seen personally, and I don’t understand why it hasn’t gone viral yet.
Financial Literacy and Education Commission Launches New My Money Web Site
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2010. Today the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) announced the launch of its redesigned financial literacy education website, www.MyMoney.gov. The new site has enhanced interactive features and utility to provide more resources to Americans seeking information that can inform their personal financial decisions. President Obama recently proclaimed[Read More…]
ACLU Complaint Takes On ‘Decoy’ Prom For Mississippi Lesbian Student
ABERDEEN, MS–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2010. The American Civil Liberties Union filed legal papers today in federal court on behalf of lesbian high school student Constance McMillen regarding a cruel plan to put on a “decoy” prom for her while the rest of her classmates were at a private prom 30 miles[Read More…]
Obama Orders Greater Medical Rights For Same-Sex Partners
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2010. President Obama has asked the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to order all hospitals that participate in Medicaid and Medicare to allow patients to designate who shall be allowed to visit them and make medical decisions on their behalf. The order would allow for[Read More…]
Park Forest Historical Society Announces 2010 Hall Of Fame Inductees
The Park Forest Historical Society will welcome its class of 2010 on April 18. (Graphic Supplied) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Historical Society will hold the annual Park Forest Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, April 18, 2010 at 3 p.m. in Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd in Park Forest.[Read More…]
St. Irenaeus Welcomes Rev. Terrance Johnson as Pastor
Fr. Terry Johnson was installed Sunday as Pastor of St. Ireneaus Church in Park Forest. (Photo: George Manno) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– St. Irenaeus Catholic parish in Park Forest will installed their new pastor on Sunday, April 11. Rev. Terrance Johnson was installed by Bishop Joseph Perry and the congregation, during[Read More…]
League of Women Voters to Present Program on Cook County Finances
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Sunday April 11 at 3 p.m., the League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area will present a program on Cook County Finances. Members and the public are invited to learn about the results of a study that was held on deciphering Cook County government, particularly[Read More…]
Public Opinion Snapshot: Public Backs Financial System Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2010. The recent passage of the health care reform bill was a huge accomplishment for Congress. But there are other critical issues still to be addressed, such as reforming the regulations governing our financial system. Congress is now in the process of debating this issue with legislative[Read More…]
IEMA to Highlight Earthquake Preparedness Throughout April
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2010. Early on the morning of April 18, 2008, thousands of Illinois residents were jolted awake by a 5.4 magnitude earthquake centered in the southeastern part of the state. The temblor produced minimal damage and no serious injuries, but it served as a vivid reminder of the serious[Read More…]
