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Operation Life Transformed Celebrates Culmination of 7-Week Ride Across America
Operation Life Transformed (OLT), 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to supporting active duty military spouses to include the guard and reserve as well as care-givers of our wounded soldiers, today announced that it is celebrating the completion of its 2009 fundraiser, Ride Across America. - August 10, 2009 - Operation Life Transformed
Marin Residents and Businesses Can Win Big Savings, Carbon Reductions, Energy Security Upgrade from Local Power Works, LLC Clean Energy Bid
Bringing dramatically cleaner and more secure energy sources to Marin County residents at prices at or below PG&E is what Local Power Works LLC’s July 20, 2009 bid to the Marin Energy Authority is all about. With its focus on local power and efficiency projects built by local firms, Local Power Works has bid to create local green jobs and improve the way of life in Marin County. The Local Power Works bid will provide over 76% of the community’s electricity from new local green energy sources. - August 05, 2009 - Local Power LLC
California Tow Truck Association Opposes City Owned Vehicle Impound Facilities
Responding to concerns of California Tow Truck Association (CTTA) members regarding cities and counties competing in what has been considered private sector business by establishing government operated towing and/or storage facilities, the CTTA Board of Directors is taking a strong stance in... - August 03, 2009 - California Tow Truck Association
The Catholic University of America College Democrats Named Best Chapter in Nation
On Sunday, July 26 at the 50th Annual College Democrats of America (CDA) National Convention in Washington D.C., the College Democrats at The Catholic University of America (CUA) were awarded the 2009 Chapter of the Year Award. The award goes to the chapter in the country with the most outstanding... - July 30, 2009 - Catholic University of America College Democrats
Hollywood & Pacific Shore NOW Demand Better, Dr. Regina Benjamin for Surgeon General, Weight Should Not be an Issue
Hollywood & Pacific Shore NOW reject discriminatory claims circulating in various media outlets. - July 29, 2009 - Chenese Lewis Productions LLC
Willow Creek Association’s Leadership Summit 2009 — CCN Edition Via Satellite. Summit Faculty to Include Tony Blair and Bono.
On August 14 and 15 leaders throughout North America will have an unprecedented opportunity to hear a world class line-up of global leaders at the Willow Creek Leadership Summit 2009 — via satellite on CCN. Willow Creek Association (WCA) has partnered with Church Communication Network (CCN)... - July 28, 2009 - Live Oak Community Church
TRNN Video: King, Malcolm X and Obama
Chuck D and wife Dr. Gaye Theresa Johnson discuss rap, Obama and Black political tradition. - July 22, 2009 - The Real News
Bob Robinson for State Representative Election Committee Develops Big Picture Economic Strategy
The Bob Robinson for State Representative Election Committee announced that it would release in September what it calls a Big Picture Economic Strategy for house district 71 – Eaton County, Michigan. - July 22, 2009 - Bob Robinson for State Representative Eaton County
TRNN Video: Terrorism "Suspect" Talking with Karzai
Youssef: It's unclear how lists, identifying former GITMO detainees as "returned terrorists," are made. - July 18, 2009 - The Real News
As Judge Sotomayor Responds to Constitutional Issues Like Abortion, the Consequences of These Acts Are Examined in a New Book from Transaction Publishers
". . .Slack has given us a lucid but disturbing account of the public philosophy in America which condones abortion and capital punishment. . ."—Don C. Menzel, president, Ethics Management International - July 17, 2009 - Transaction Publishers
TRNN Health Care Series: USW President Supports Single Payer Healthcare
Leo Gerard thinks Americans should fight for single payer health care, fight for a principled position. - July 13, 2009 - The Real News
TRNN Video: The Fight for a New Union Law
Leo Gerard: Obama Presidency will partly be judged by his ability to pass the Employee Free Choice Act. - July 13, 2009 - The Real News
Obama’s Food Security Pledge at G8 a Laudable Step; Now Must Meet Goals, Aid Agency Says
As President Obama heads to Ghana for his first official African visit as a head of state, international Christian humanitarian agency World Vision urges the U.S. and other governments to follow through on food security pledges made at this week’s G8 summit in Italy and African assistance... - July 12, 2009 - World Vision US
New Book "Your Health in the Information Age" Reviewed Enthusiastically in JAMA - See informationagehealth.com
A review in the Journal of the American Medical Association has positively recommended "Your health in the Information Age," a new book written by Peter Yellowlees MD, as an academic and insightful look into the exciting and nascent world of online health care. - July 08, 2009 - Peter Yellowlees MD
TRNN Interview with William Engdahl: Full Spectrum Dominance
William Engdahl on his book Full Spectrum Dominance: Totalitarian Democracy in the New World Order. - July 08, 2009 - The Real News
TRNN Talks to Keivan Shamami on Why Hugh Chavez Supports Ahmadinejad
Keivan Shamami: Why does Chavez, who opposes neo-liberalism at home, support Ahmadinejad in Iran? - July 07, 2009 - The Real News
TRNN interviews Navi Pillay, UN Official, Who Demands Torture Accountability
Ratner: Navi Pillay, UN human rights advocate says senior officials must be held accountable. - July 07, 2009 - The Real News
TRNN Video: G-20 or G-192: Which is More 'Global'?
UN General Assembly vying for leadership over global economic crisis, despite objections from the West. - July 07, 2009 - The Real News
US Soldiers Call Home for Free This Holiday
U.S. troops serving overseas can call home for free on July 4th thanks to a pair of Camp Hovey soldiers. Larry Thorpe, 28, Army 1st-15th Field Artillery and Patrick Ayers, 25, an Army Medic with the 4th-7th Cavalry, are giving away 1 million minutes of free talk time to celebrate Independence Day... - July 03, 2009 - JoeOnTheMove
Permitting for Boston Independence Day Tea Party Goes Down to the Wire
Permit for Parkman Bandstand was finally approved on Wednesday July 1st after application had been on file since May 29th. Sponsors of the Boston Independence Day Tea Party say they intended to hold the rallies in support of the Constitution and individual rights without the permit if necessary. - July 03, 2009 - Foundation for Conservative Solutions, LLC
Bob Robinson for State Representative Election Committee Launches Blog and Facebook Page
The Bob Robinson for State Representative Election Committee launches public blog page on its Web site and a Facebook page for volunteer recognition. - July 03, 2009 - Bob Robinson for State Representative Eaton County
DTR Inc. Adds a New Product for Political Campaigns That Utilizes Cutting Edge Internet Technology
DTR Inc. is offering politicians an innovative way to brand themselves and reach potential voters by “walking on” to web sites visited by those potential voters. - July 01, 2009 - DTR Inc.
Llesiant and pTracker Show How to Put Politicians in the Palm of Your Hand
Llesiant, the technology leader in on-demand executive intelligence, and pTracker LLC, a producer of applications for mobile devices, have teamed up to provide instant political intelligence over the iPhone. The new iPhone app, named “politicoTracker”, allows users to track and analyze... - June 30, 2009 - Llesiant
Georgia State Senator Supports Single Payer Plan
Georgia State Senator Nan Orrock argues for single payer health care reform Pt.2. - June 28, 2009 - The Real News
Jan Schakowsky on Health Care Reform
Can you please insurance companies and have a public plan at the same time? - June 27, 2009 - The Real News
Struggle in Iran's Streets Beyond Elections
Mehdi Kouhestaninejad: Iranian unions on streets with youth in protest against regime. - June 26, 2009 - The Real News
Daughter-in-Law of Late Gabonese President El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba Issues Statement
Inge Bongo, the daughter-in-law of the late Gabonese President El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba, wife of his Son, Ali-Ben Bongo Ondimba, released a press statement from her home in Southern California regarding the death of her father-in-law. - June 25, 2009 - Inge Bongo
African-American Republican Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., US Senate Candidate in Florida, Calls GOP on Race-Driven Actions
Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. MD MPH, candidate for US Senate and Florida's Former Chief Medical Officer, issues statement on Race-Driven misconduct emanating from South Carolina and Tennessee GOP Members. - June 18, 2009 - Dr. Marion Thorpe MD for US Senate
Dr. Yaron Brook, Executive Director of the Ayn Rand Center to Speak at Boston Independence Day Tea Party
Dr. Brook joins a notable list of speakers including Dr. James Bohn, former staff economist at the Federal Reserve Board, Ralph Benko, author of THE WEBster's Dictionary and social media expert and Todd Feinburg of WRKO-AM 680. - June 17, 2009 - Foundation for Conservative Solutions, LLC
Atlanta Couple Launches Political Web Site
An Atlanta couple announced the recent launch of a new political website designed to publicize, educate and organize the large middle voting block of Americans who are dissatisfied with status quo politics. A tour of 50 state capitols will publicize site & organize launch of a third political party. - June 17, 2009 - PeopleDirect.org
Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., US Senate Candidate in Florida, Provides Insight on Obama's AMA Speech
Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. MD MPH, candidate for US Senate and Florida's Former Chief Medical Officer, weighs in on Health Care reform in America and Florida. - June 17, 2009 - Dr. Marion Thorpe MD for US Senate
Exclusive Interviews with Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu to be Screened as a Part of Solstice Film Festival in Minneapolis, MN
Directed by Daniel Lusko, “Epicenter” is based on the New York Times best-selling book by Joel C. Rosenberg. It will be screened on Friday June 19th at Suburban World Theatre part of the Solstice Film Festival documentary programming. - June 17, 2009 - Solstice Film Festival
New Book on Sonia Sotomayor by Margarita Amador
Sonia Sotomayor: An Introduction to the Prospective Supreme Court Justice Released on Amazon.com - June 16, 2009 - Margarita Amador (writer)
Prized in America, Banned in Arabia
Arabian Knight: Colonel Bill Eddy USMC and the Rise of American Power in the Middle East was named Biography of the Year by the Benjamin Franklin Awards 2009, only to be banned in Saudi Arabia. Selwa Press publisher Tim Barger shares his comments on book banning in the kingdom. - June 12, 2009 - Selwa Press
MPA Consulting to Handle Media Relations and Logistical Support for US & Cuba Symposium in Tampa, Florida on June 27th
MPA Consulting, Inc., of Brandon, Florida is handling media relations and providing logistical support for an educational seminar, "Rapprochement with Cuba: Good for Tampa Bay, Good for Florida, Good for America," on Saturday, June 27, 2009. This seminar is being conducted at the Italian... - June 12, 2009 - MPA Consulting Inc.
Boston Independence Day Tea Party Rally, a "Revolution Reborn" to be Held on Boston Commons and at Christopher Columbus Park
The "Tea Party" movement continues to grow. Over 2,000 attendees are expected to rally in Boston on July 4th in support of individual liberty and limited government. - June 11, 2009 - Foundation for Conservative Solutions, LLC
WomenBuild™ 2009 Kick-Off Raises Wall on Minneapolis Home
Redefining the phrase "break a nail," several hundred women will descend on a South Minneapolis home this summer with power tools in hand as part of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s (TCHFH) WomenBuild™ project. To celebrate the accomplishments of local women in addressing poverty housing, Governor Tim Pawlenty has declared June 15 WomenBuild™ in Minnesota. - June 10, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Kennedy Health Committee Draft Bill, Obama Proposals Resemble Ideas in Book by Dr. David Robinson
Dr. David Robinson’s new book, Transforming Body, Mind and Spirit – The NonDiet Way to Live Fit, Trim, Healthy for Life (Strategic) outlines future changes and reforms in health care and insurance that are now being resembled in a draft bill submitted by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy’s... - June 08, 2009 - David W. Robinson, D.C.
21-Year Old Author Self-Releases 586-Page History Book
Adam Wasserman, a 21-year old college student from Sarasota, Florida, has released a 586-page nonfiction history book titled A People's History of Florida. This book continues the People's History tradition, documenting the regional struggles of African-Americans, natives, women, and lower class whites throughout Florida history. - June 07, 2009 - Adam Wasserman
Mike Broemmel and Side Lines Online Take a Humorous Look at Stimulus Legislation
Even during these tough economic times it can be important to take a light-hearted moment. Side Lines Online presents a humorous spin on the stimulus package. - June 06, 2009 - Broemmel Media
WORLDbytes’, Brainchild of East London Based Charity WORLDwrite Raises Tough Questions on the Economy, Jobs, and Housing in a Series of Online Reports
WORLDbytes, the online news channel, has launched its latest round up of hard-hitting news reports and programmes. Instead of the banal media obsession with greedy bankers, expensive politicians and visionless parliamentary reform processes, WORLDbytes tackles real problems affecting us all. - June 06, 2009 - WorldWrite
WORLDbytes Reports on the Visteon Workers Fighting for a Better Deal
The UK education charity and its alternative news channel WORLDbytes has released a filmed report covering the Visteon protests in Enfield. The report draws out the situation workers faced upon being made redundant and what prompted them to take matters into their own hands and occupy the car part... - June 06, 2009 - WorldWrite
Side Lines Online Launches: Opinion and Current Event Site Featuring Mike Broemmel Goes Lives
New Internet based current events and opinion site goes live, featuring author-lecturer Mike Broemmel. - June 05, 2009 - Broemmel Media
Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) Executive Director Jeffrey Caballero Honored with Community Health Champion Award
AAPCHO Executive Director Jeffrey Caballero received the first-ever Community Health Champion Award presented at APIAHF’s biennial conference this past Monday evening, sharing the stage and honor with fellow health leaders including Dr. Garth Graham, Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Office... - June 05, 2009 - Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations
EDSPA Members Address Reproductive Experts on Safe Practices
Recently, in response to the negative press generated by the Octomom and Surrogenesis debacles, the Egg Donation and Surrogacy Professional Association members (“EDSPA”) presented the organization's current status and future plans to a multi-disciplined group of internationally... - June 01, 2009 - EDSPA
Mike Broemmel to Host Internet Radio Show and Online Current Affairs Site
Author – Lecturer Mike Broemmel Takes to the Net to Discuss Issues of the Day. - May 31, 2009 - Broemmel Media
Thomas Tsilionis and Peter Smith for Roseland Borough Council
The Roseland Republican Committee proudly announces the kick off of their 2009 campaign. - May 28, 2009 - Committee To Elect Thomas Tsilionis and Peter Smith
Artist and Activist Laurie Green Brings Awareness of Rape in the Congo
The Greatest Silence: Rape In The Congo A decade of war. Five million people dead. And the most horrific statistic of all; 200,000 women and girls gang-raped as an instrument of war. Why would hundreds turn out on a brilliantly sunny Saturday afternoon to watch a film filled with such... - May 27, 2009 - Laurie Green
IFESH President Guest Expert at Nigeria Election Reform Forum
Representatives from over 45 civil society organizations participated in a forum on "Electoral Reform: Building Strong Coalitions and Using New Media Tools" hosted by the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Robin Renée Sanders, May 19 in Abuja, Nigeria. This was one of a series of forums... - May 26, 2009 - International Foundation for Education and Self Help
StayPolitical.com Launches National Initiative: “Changing the Way America Interacts with Our Leaders”
With Growing Interest in the Political Realm, NC Based Company seeks to Provide Easy Source of Accurate Information about Politicians on Internet Recent political milestones have primed US citizens for a source of information about Politicians and their stands on the issues. StayPolitical.com... - May 24, 2009 - StayPolitical.com