by Dahr Jamail February 12th, 2009 | Inter Press Service BAGHDAD, Feb 12 (IPS) – There is less water now in the Tigris, and it is less clean. The river has fewer fish, and rising fuel and other costs mean they are more costly to catch. It’s not, as Hamza[Read More…]
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Security in Iraq: Relatively Speaking
by Dahr Jamail T r u t h o u t If there is to be any degree of honesty in our communication, we must begin to acknowledge that the lexicon of words that describes the human condition is no longer universally applicable. I am in Iraq after four years[Read More…]
Key Dates for 3 Upcoming Elections in Suburban Cook
Cook County, IL–(ENEWSPF)– With three upcoming elections in suburban Cook County, many deadlines and noteworthy dates are fast approaching. Here are more dates to remember: February 24 Consolidated Primary Election There will be 273 precincts open for voting (pending final challenge decisions) in the following areas: Berwyn, Calumet City, Cicero,[Read More…]
Limbaugh again misrepresented request of homeless woman at Obama town hall
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GSU Offers Criminal Profiling Workshop
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)– February 17, 2009 – Learn the fundamentals of criminal profiling, its uses, and benefits in a three-day Profiling Techniques Workshop at Governors State University. The three-session workshop will be held on Saturday, March 7, 14, and 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participants will learn strategies[Read More…]
Micheal Moore Takes on Wall Street
Will you help Michael Moore make his next movie? He is asking for your help: I am in the middle of shooting my next movie and I am looking for a few brave people who work on Wall Street or in the financial industry to come forward and share with[Read More…]
Peanut-related Salmonella Outbreak – Some Advice on Staying Safe
By: Rosemary Piser Associate Editor Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– No doubt you have heard about the salmonella outbreak that is being attributed to certain peanut butter products produced by the Peanut Corporation of America. This salmonella outbreak has killed as many as nine people and sickened hundreds across the United States.[Read More…]
GSU Associate V.P. Rosemary Hulett Named to CASE Board
GSU Associate Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations Rosemary Hulett (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rosemary Hulett, Associate Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations at Governors State University, was appointed to the Board of Directors for the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District Five.[Read More…]
Rocket Scholastic Bowlers Excel
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On Wednesday, February 11,the Rich East Scholastic Bowl team competed in its Conference Meet. The JV team and the Varsity performed very well against very strong competition. Dr. Epstein’s JV team had a tough night with Ridda Kansara and Eniola Orenuga correctly answered multiple toss up questions[Read More…]
Four PSC Faculty Receive Tenure
Prairie State College professors (from left to right) Sarena Lee-Schott, Andrew Schott, David Naze, and Melanie Eddins-Spencer recently received tenure, effective fall 2009. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) professors Melanie Eddins-Spencer, Sarena Lee-Schott, David Naze, and Andrew Schott recently received tenure, effective fall 2009. The granting[Read More…]
