Computer modeling may resolve conflicting results and offer hints for new drug-design strategies. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2013. Clumps of proteins that accumulate in brain cells are a hallmark of neurological diseases such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. Over the past several years, there has been much controversy over[Read More…]
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FMCSA Shuts Down Atlanta-based Trucking Company Southern Transportation, Inc.
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2013. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today shut down Atlanta-based trucking company Southern Transportation, Inc. using new authorities given to FMCSA under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). Earlier this week, Southern Transportation stopped cooperating with FMCSA[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Launches Cyber Challenge
Competition Connects Veterans and Students with Careers in Cybersecurity CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by the Cyber Aces Foundation to announce the Illinois Governor’s Cyber Challenge, a statewide competition that will fill mission-critical jobs in the emerging cybersecurity workforce. The announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s[Read More…]
Fruit Flies Live Longer when Fed Organic Diet
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2013. Fruit flies that are fed organic food lead healthier lives compared to those that are fed conventionally grown food, according to a study, “Organically Grown Food Provides Health Benefits to Drosophila melanogaster,” published March 26 in PLos One. The study, led by Ria Chhabra, a[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, April 1, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2013 – Afghan and coalition forces confirmed today the death of Panjwa’i district’s ranking Taliban official, Abdullah Wakil, during an operation in Panjwa’i district, Kandahar province, yesterday. Wakil was running all Taliban operations in the district. He and his network were responsible for a significant number of[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, April 1, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Chief Warrant Officer Curtis S. Reagan, 43, of Summerville, S.C., died March 29 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, from a non-combat related illness. He was assigned to the 603rd Aviation Support[Read More…]
Village Board To Discuss Dollar General Store Proposal for DownTown Park Forest
Four items on Monday’s Board of Trustees meeting pertain to a proposed Dollar General Store at 4 Main Street, currently the vacant site west of and adjacent to First Midwest Bank. (Graphic: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest may be home soon to a newly-constructed Dollar General Store, pending the[Read More…]
GSU Sponsors Criminal Justice and Public Administration Career and Internship Fair
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring an employment and internship fair for people interested in positions in criminal justice, public administration, and related fields. The Criminal Justice and Public Administration Internship and Career Fair will be held on Thursday, April 18, from[Read More…]
Long Line of Job Seekers at Recent Job Fair in Park Forest, Illinois
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The National Congress of Black Women, Metro Chicago Chapter partnered with the Village of Park Forest to host their 2nd Annual Job Fair on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Over 400 job seekers were in attendance, along with more than 40 employers from industries including education, finance, health[Read More…]
Forum to Meet PSC Board of Trustees Candidates Scheduled April 4
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Prairie State College (PSC) Student Government Association and PSC Political Science Club, along with the League of Women Voters of the Homewood-Flossmoor and Park Forest areas, are co-sponsoring a forum for the six candidates running for two open PSC Board of Trustee seats. The forum will[Read More…]
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