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Matthews’ “Oh God” vs. Santelli’s rant: Which told us more about the press?
Commentary by Eric Boehlert Two turbo TV talkers recently made news with on-air comments that seemed to broadcast genuine, unscripted emotions; comments which then set off all kinds of arguments about policy and the press. One featured a brief, disparaging remark tossed out by MSNBC’s Chris Matthews and aimed at[Read More…]
If They Build It, Will We Shop?
Commentary In the midst of a world-wide global recession, some local entrepreneurs just opened a grocery store in Park Forest. Will we shop? There was genuine excitement Sunday morning as the first shoppers walked the aisles at Orchard Fresh Market. They helped themselves to a complimentary cup of coffee and[Read More…]
Geert Wilders and the Global Assault On Free Speech
Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar The latest death knell for freedom of speech comes not from North Korea or Iran, but from that bastion of democratic freedom known as the United Kingdom. Earlier this month, British authorities deported Dutch lawmaker Geert[Read More…]
White House Offers Internship Program
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The White House is recruiting applicants for its summer Internship Program. Applications are due by March 22, 2009. The Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain job experience and an inside look at the life of White House staff while building leadership skills. According to President Obama,[Read More…]
Empowering Professionals Conference at PSC Friday
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) is the site for the third annual Empowering Professionals Conference entitled, Recognizing and Supporting Professionals in their Work with Infants, Young Children, and Families. The conference will be held on Friday, March 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Business and[Read More…]
Orchard Fresh Market Opens for Business
Owner Dave Smith congratulates Mary Wallyn on registering the first sale Sunday at Orchard Fresh Market. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Resident Mary Wallyn from Dogwood Street became the first person to make a purchase at Orchard Fresh Market on Sunday. Entering as the store opened for business, Wallyn said[Read More…]
Free Leadership Dialogue at Governors State University
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The true story of how Eleanor Roosevelt overcame the psychological burden of a critical mother, a domineering mother-in-law, and a philandering husband to become the most influential first lady in history is discussed at a Leadership Dialogue at Governors State University. “Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way: Timeless[Read More…]
PSC Jazz Students Delight Audiences at Local Coffee House
PSC jazz students perform at Caribou Coffee. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Homewood, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On a typical evening, patrons of the Caribou Coffee in Homewood can be found studying with their peers, working on their laptop, or relaxing on an oversized chair with a latte. On the first Friday of every month, the[Read More…]
