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News Site Blottr.com Hosts Pre-Referendum AV Poll with Entrants Including the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg
As user generated news continues to gain ever increasing authority in political circles, the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has entered his views on the Alternative Vote pre-referendum poll on www.blottr.com, and put forward his position for readers. - April 09, 2011 - Blottr.com
Remember to Vote in Morton Grove’s Election on April 5th
Now that early voting has officially ended, the Morton Grove Action Party wishes to remind all Morton Grove residents who have not yet cast their ballots to vote this Tuesday, April 5, 2011. Polling places are open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. Residents can locate their polling places by visiting the... - April 03, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Herman Cain to Speak at Woodlands Area Tax Day Tea Party Hosted by the Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC
The Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC is hosting a Tax Day Tea Party on Saturday, April 16, 2011, at 6:00 p.m., at the Woodforest Stadium in the Woodlands, Texas. The theme for the event is “Restore America,” and will include speakers and musical entertainment. As one of the headlining... - April 01, 2011 - Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC
Morton Grove Election Update -- Action Party "Open House" Event a Success
Irish eyes were smilin' at the Morton Grove Action Party's St. Patrick's Day Open House Event. There was a full house at the Action Party's Election Campaign Office (5836 Dempster) on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2011. Residents came out to meet Trustee candidates Shel Marcus, John C. Thill, and... - March 24, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
CMAP Planning Grant Awarded to Morton Grove
Morton Grove Village Trustees and Action Party Candidates Shel Marcus, John C. Thill, and Maria S. Toth are pleased to announce that Morton Grove has received a grant worth $50,000 for long-term planning in the Village’s industrial areas. Morton Grove’s Industrial Areas Plan Initiative... - March 24, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Brown Swan Publishers Launches with The Middle East Revolutions: a Framework for Analysis
Brown Swan Publishers is taking on the important political topics of the day with an emphasis on getting analysis out while events are still happening, which is why it has turned to kindle for its first release. The Middle East Revolutions, written by a political scientist, includes quotes and commentary as recent as March 16. - March 20, 2011 - Brown Swan Publishers
Krysztoforski Confirms He’ll Seek House Seat
Joseph T. Krysztoforski confirmed what his supporters anticipated, he will to take advantage of the inroads made in 2010 and seek the republican nomination for House of Representatives for Maryland's 6th Congressional District. The Constitutional Republican made his formal announcement on Tuesday,... - March 17, 2011 - JTK for Congress
Morton Grove Action Party to Host Election Headquarters Open House
The Morton Grove Action Party invites residents to an “Open House” on Thursday, March 17 at its election headquarters, 5836 W. Dempster, Morton Grove. The Open House will take place from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Stop in to say hello and meet the candidates... - March 10, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Egyptian Actor Ayman Samman Composes a Song Dedicated to the Egyptian Revolution
After a successful career as an indie rock singer and a theatre actor in Egypt and Chicago, Ayman Samman is now a working actor in TV and film in Hollywood. He graduated from Helwan University as an Egyptologist and guided tourists throughout the Middle East. His natural storytelling skills and his... - March 09, 2011 - The ADD Channel
Early Voting for Morton Grove Municipal Election Starts on March 14
The Morton Grove Action Party issues a friendly reminder to all Morton Grove residents that “Early Voting” for the upcoming Municipal Election will begin on Monday, March 14, 2011. Early voting will run through March 31. Residents may vote early at Village Hall, 6101 Capulina Avenue,... - March 08, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Morton Grove Action Party Hosts Mardi Gras “Meet the Candidates” Event
Due to the overwhelming response of a “Meet the Candidates” event sponsored by the Morton Grove Action Party that took place on January 30, a second evening has been set aside for residents to have some fun, meet the candidates, and talk about the future of Morton Grove. Many attendees... - March 06, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Political Unrest in the Middle East Causes Oil Prices to Rise Dramatically in the Latest News of Energy Digital
In an interview with Energy Digital, an insider of the Middle East explains the tension that is causing oil prices to rise, while leaving countries to re-think their offshore positions. Oil controversies have made constant news beginning in the early 1900s. Having most of the world’s... - March 01, 2011 - WDM Group
9/11 Flipbook Unifies Diverse Personal Experiences and Creates Controversy
Artist Scott Blake aims to perpetuate a continuing dialogue about the 9/11 experience with one controversial project. - February 25, 2011 - Barcode Art
Morton Grove Action Party Announces Election Headquarters Hours of Operation
The Morton Grove Action Party encourages residents in the Village to visit its election headquarters, located at 5836 W. Dempster, Morton Grove. Stop in to say hello and meet the candidates running for the April 5, 2011 municipal election; pick up some detailed information on issues affecting the... - February 23, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Morton Grove Election Topics -- Village Accomplishments Under Action Party Leadership
Since 2009, the Village Board, under the leadership of the Action Party, has continued to move the Village of Morton Grove forward. - February 23, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Grassroots Advocacy in 140 Characters or Less: Study on Corporate Use of Twitter for Advocacy Released
The results from a new research study conducted by 720 Strategies’ social media specialist and Senior Account Director, Lauren Tanner DiPaola, on how Fortune 500 companies are using the social media platform Twitter for advocacy and communications, will be released in a webinar discussion on... - February 19, 2011 - SevenTwenty Strategies
Morton Grove Election Update -- Action Party “Meeting the Candidates” Event a Success
The Morton Grove Action Party held a successful “Meet the Candidates” afternoon on Sunday, January 30, 2011, at Giordano’s of Morton Grove. Residents came out to meet the three candidates on the Action Party’s slate for the upcoming April 2011 municipal election, Shel Marcus, John C. Thill, and Maria S. Toth. - February 18, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Austrian Ambassador Thomas Mayr-Harting to Speak at Adelphi University on March 2
Adelphi University is pleased to welcome Permanent Representative of Austria to the United Nations and Ambassador Thomas Mayr-Harting as he speaks on “An Austrian Perspective from the Security Council: Human Rights and Rule of Law.” - February 12, 2011 - Adelphi University
Shola Lynch Discusses Filmmaking and Politics on March 7 at Adelphi University
Award-winning filmmaker, writer, and producer Shola Lynch presents a lecture on politics, history, and documentaries as part of Adelphi University’s Black History Month celebrations. - February 06, 2011 - Adelphi University
SIIA Secures Sponsors for LRRA Legislation
SIIA today announced that it has confirmed lead sponsors for federal legislation intended to modernize the Liability Risk Retention Act (LRRA). Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) will introduce the bill in the U.S. Senate while Rep. John Campbell (R-CA) has committed to take the lead in the House of... - January 28, 2011 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
Silverstein Earns Two New Endorsements and Releases an Updated List of Endorsements in Her Bid for 50th Ward Alderman
Debra Silverstein, candidate for alderman in the 50th Ward, receives endorsements of the Fraternal Order of Police and Citizen Action/Illinois. - January 27, 2011 - Debra Silverstein for Chicago's 50th Ward Alderman
ISPU Fellows Outline Strategy to Improve US Image to Policy Makers
Scholars Mehmet Celebi and Azeem Ibrahim offer insight on how to increase understanding between the US and Muslim-majority countries. - January 20, 2011 - Institute for Social Policy and Understanding
Mike Lee Resigns from Mazuma Capital Board of Directors to Take His Senate Seat in 2011
Mazuma Capital announced the resignation of newly elected Senator Mike Lee. Senator Lee, who served on the Mazuma Capital Board of Directors, is the youngest elected member of the U.S. Senate and the first new senator Utah has had in 18 years. Lee made national headlines when he defeated then... - January 20, 2011 - Mazuma Capital
Noted Author Beverly Eakman Launches Sixth Book "A Common Sense Platform for the 21st Century"
Known as Education’s Whistleblower for over two decades, award-winning, best-selling author Beverly Eakman’s latest book - "A Common Sense Platform for the 21st Century" - lays out an agenda representing views common to all constitutionally minded Americans who are sick and tired of party politics as usual. A discussion and book-signing will be held at Northgate Books in Northgate Mall, Durham, NC, January 23, 2011, from 2-4 p.m. - January 19, 2011 - Beverly Eakman - Author, Columnist, Key Note Speaker
New Release Tells Compelling Story of Bosnian Refugees in Germany; Dog Ear Publishing Releases Book by William S. Walker
More than two million people were forced from their homes by the 1992-95 war in Bosnia, the most violent chapter in the breakup of the former Yugoslavia. Germany provided sanctuary for nearly 350,000 Bosnians. German and Bosnian Voices in a Time of Crisis tells the story of what happened to them during the war years and afterwards. The author, a journalist who has reported from the Balkan region for two decades, interviewed hundreds of people to tell this story. - January 07, 2011 - Dog Ear Publishing
Analysis: Medicaid Inefficiencies Cost Ohio Taxpayers Nearly $900 Million per Year
Governor Kasich must change government culture to succeed, expert says. An analysis by the former Performance Measures Manager for the Ohio Department of Aging has uncovered between $800-$900 million dollars in unnecessary annual Medicaid spending by the state of Ohio. The analysis, conducted by... - January 06, 2011 - Measurement Resources Company
Ronna Martin Announces Campaign for Eanes ISD (Texas) School District Board of Trustees.
Ronna Martin of Austin and Westlake (Texas) has announced that she will run for a Trustee position on the Eanes ISD School Board in the May 2011 election. Martin established a campaign network officially on January 1, 2011 and the website address is http://www.voteronna.com and is actively seeking donations. Also a Facebook page for the campaign is located at http://www.facebook.com/voteronna. - January 02, 2011 - Don Martin Public Affairs
New Release Tells Compelling Story of Bosnian Refugees in Germany; Dog Ear Publishing Releases Book by William S. Walker
More than two million people were forced from their homes by the 1992-95 war in Bosnia, the most violent chapter in the breakup of the former Yugoslavia. Germany provided sanctuary for nearly 350,000 Bosnians. German and Bosnian Voices in a Time of Crisis tells the story of what happened to them during the war years and afterwards. The author, a journalist who has reported from the Balkan region for two decades, interviewed hundreds of people to tell this story. - December 22, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Florida Political Pundit Frank Torres Reflects on Election Year 2010
Orlando area Political Pundit Frank Torres reflects on election year 2010, his role and the future. - November 17, 2010 - Frank Torres Strategies
Nov. 2: Votesane.com to Provide an Insider’s View to Election Night Returns and Early Results via Twitter and Facebook
Votesane.com, the nonpartisan, online political “storefront," will provide early results and up-to-date insights with an insider’s perspective into Election Night returns via Twitter and Facebook. - October 31, 2010 - Votesane PAC
New Website Helps Voters Match Personal Views to Candidates
VoterMind.com, a non-partisan educational tool that matches voters with candidates has launched its prototype website. - October 28, 2010 - VoterMind.com
Action Party of Morton Grove Announces Slate of Candidates for 2011
The Action Party of Morton Grove proudly announces its slate of candidates for the April 2011 municipal election. Three trustee seats on Morton Grove’s Village Board will be on the April ballot. The Action Party has slated Shel Marcus, John C. Thill, and Maria S. Toth. All three are current sitting Trustees. - October 26, 2010 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Education Online Services Corporation Participated in the Annual White House Initiative Conference on HBCUs
Education Online Services Corporation participates in panel discussion on the future of online education at annual White House Initiative conference on HBCU’s - October 21, 2010 - Education Online Services Corp
City Attorney Jennifer McGrath Attends Candidate Forum to Discuss the Office of Huntington Beach City Attorney
Huntington Beach City Attorney Jennifer McGrath attended the Kiwanis City Attorney Candidate Forum held at the Meadowlark Country Club in Huntington Beach, California, on September 28, 2010, to discuss the office of Huntington Beach City Attorney. - October 20, 2010 - Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath City Attorney
The Socionomics Institute Explains Why Voters Aren't Going to Take It Anymore
They're Mad as Hell - Are They Gonna Take It Anymore? Remember the Republican Revolution of 1994 when an angry electorate dramatically changed the political landscape? The 2010 November election is shaping up to be even bigger. - October 20, 2010 - The Socionomics Institute
Dalai Lama Given Map Showing an Independent Tibet Before USA Visit
Reigniting the debate on the historical relationship between Tibet and China, the Dalai Lama recently accepted a gift of an antique map from 1869 that clearly defines Tibet and China as separate countries. A joint gift from Emory University and Miklian Antiquarian Maps, the antique map bolsters claims of Tibet as a sovereign nation. - October 19, 2010 - Miklian Antiquarian Maps
Tim Haider Comments on the Race for Tustin City Council
Tim D. Haider of TDH & Associates, LLC is running for Tustin City Council in the upcoming November 2, 2010 election. He’s made the following comments to his constituency regarding campaign donations… "My Tustin constituents and fellow Californians, I am a candidate in the... - October 18, 2010 - TDH & Associates, LLC
Gregory's Verdict: Why is St. Joseph Failing to Attract Quality, Family-Wage Jobs?
Jason Gregory, Republican candidate for Missouri State Rep 27, verdict on why St. Joseph is failing to attract jobs and his plan to put St. Joseph, MO back to work with quality, family-wage jobs. - October 18, 2010 - Gregory for State Representative
Votesane’s Political Pundits Spar About Tea Party’s Future Post Mid-Term Elections
Is the Tea Party a new brand, part of the Republican Party or just a fairy tale created by powerful, monied interests? Political pundits—Karen Finney and John Feehery—Votesane’s featured columnists, share different takes on the Tea Party and its future in their weekly debate... - October 13, 2010 - Votesane PAC
Photographs of the Kiwanis Huntington Beach City Council Candidate Forum Released by the Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath
The Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath City Attorney of Huntington Beach announces the release of photographs of the Kiwanis Huntington Beach City Council Candidate Forum held in Huntington Beach, California, at the Meadowlark Country Club. - October 10, 2010 - Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath City Attorney
Carter Out-Raises Kent by More than Two-to-One
In the recent campaign finance reporting period, Texas House District 102 Republican nominee Stefani Carter outraised her Democratic opponent, Carol Kent, by more than two-to-one. Carter has completely erased the early Kent fundraising advantage – topping Kent by more than $18,000 during the... - October 07, 2010 - Stefani Carter for State Representative
TelOnU Announces New Social Media Platform for Sharing Political Views and Reviews
2010 Election Sparks Lively Debate through Questions and Answers about Candidates and Elected Officials - October 07, 2010 - TelOnU
NRA Gives Jason Gregory Thumbs Up in Missouri's 27th District Race
NRA-PVF gives Jason Gregory highest rating in Missouri's House District 27 State Representative race. - October 06, 2010 - Gregory for State Representative
Texas Business Endorses Stefani Carter as "Best Suited to Promote a Better Business Climate in Texas"
The Business & Commerce Political Action Committee (BACPAC), the political arm of the Texas Association of Business (TAB), announced its endorsement of Republican Stefani Carter in Texas House District 102. “I'm honored to receive the endorsement of the Texas Association of... - October 05, 2010 - Stefani Carter for State Representative
Morton Grove Action Party Maintains Its Long Tradition of Encouraging Community Involvement in Government
The Action Party of Morton Grove encourages citizens to get involved in local government by actively volunteering to keep open, honest and effective leadership in their village. While no local offices are on the upcoming ballot, the organization encourages every eligible citizen to register and vote in the upcoming November 2, 2010 General Election. - October 05, 2010 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Morton Grove Action Party Hits the Streets for Fall "Walk & Talk"
A record number of Morton Grove Action Party volunteers, members, officers, directors, and elected officials took to the streets of Morton Grove (specifically precincts 52, 54, and 55) going door-to-door to take the pulse of the public and to hear what residents had to say about what is going on in their neighborhoods. Voters’ opinions, comments, and suggestions were solicited. - September 30, 2010 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Votesane.com Adds New Feature: “Sanity Checks by Uncle Scott,” an Irreverent Diatribe about Politics, Sports, and Life
Votesane.com, the nonpartisan, political web portal recently launched by VotesaneTM PAC, added another interesting regular column called “Uncle Scott’s Sanity Checks” to its stable of political features. These columns, authored by veteran political fundraiser Scott Douglas,... - September 30, 2010 - Votesane PAC
Bumpspot.com Announces Unique Website on Current Mideast and Jewish Issues
Providing nuanced analysis of "in the news" issues related primarily to the Jewish people, Israel and the Middle East while compiling leading Arab and Israeli web resources in one easy-to-use site - September 29, 2010 - Bumpspot
Eva Minge Solidarity Spring/Summer Collection 2011 at New York Fashion Week ... Fashion with Message
Eva Minge Spring Summer Show 2011, held on the 15th of September 2010 at New York Fashion Week was inspired, sponsored and dedicated to the 30 year anniversary of Solidarity. Solidarity is a polish phenomenon, the biggest movement in world history with 10mln members. It gave freedom to Poland and... - September 24, 2010 - Eva Minge
James Gerdeman, Authors New Book About Peoples' Pain in "Tea Party Steeps for a Stronger America" and Builds Plan for Middle Class Americans
Author, James Gerdeman commits his new book to springboard his business to another level as readers discover the insight and specific actions to help middle class conservative Americans take action. This new approach uses the voters as the central theme. Specific attention is given to pictures and diagrams to provide clarity. Guidelines are given to analyze political speech so the people can better understand the facts. Readers across the nation will gain from this work. - September 22, 2010 - JDGerdeman