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Guide for Navigating the Polls Released
Checklist Helps Prepare and Inform Voters for Election Day. - November 01, 2008 - Reform Institute
California’s Prop. 2 Making Air-Waves
HSUS Top Dog Wayne Pacelle Tells Animal Radio® That Farmers Are Gouging Us - October 30, 2008 - Animal Radio Network™ LLC
New Technology Saves Republican House Seat. SolusIP's New Software Could Change the Outcome of This Election.
Company releases new software that is able to make a personal, interactive phone call to every home in America in one day. Technology leapfrogs Robocalling in capacity and effectiveness. Dramatic results when tested 3 times on State and National political campaigns. Testing in small and home based business applications greatly increases customer base and profitability. - October 30, 2008 - Solus IP, Inc.
Reform Institute Partners in Assisting Voters
Reform Institute a Key Partner in 877-GO-CNN-08 Voter Hotline. The Reform Institute, a non-partisan public policy organization, today announced its involvement in the 877-GO-CNN-08 voter hotline. The toll-free hotline will provide voters with critical information and allow them to report problems... - October 29, 2008 - Reform Institute
Website Releases New Promotional Video
In light of upcoming elections, The Spartan Truth's latest video talks about the issues facing Americans today. - October 27, 2008 - The Spartan Truth
Returning Patriotism to the Coffeehouse, Free Coffee for Voters
Inspired by America’s rich history of the coffeehouse as a hotbed of revolution and political discourse, groundwork coffee company is offering a free cup of American joe to voters in this year’s presidential election. Those who vote can redeem their ballot stub at any one of groundwork coffee company’s six Los Angeles locations, on November 4th or 5th, for a free 12 ounce cup of coffee. - October 25, 2008 - groundwork coffee company
The Senior Courier Endorses Senator John McCain for President
The Senior Courier, a new online newspaper for senior Americans, has endorsed Senator John McCain for the Office of President of the United States. - October 24, 2008 - The Senior Courier
The Chicago Tribune Endorses Steve Miller for Congress in Illinois 7th Congressional District
The Chicago Tribune endorsed Steve Miller (R) IL for Illinois Seventh Congressional District on October 22, 2008. Steve Miller's campaign is making headlines with a message of Constitutionally mandated government transparency, liberty, and freedom. Steve Miller is committed to bringing a profound... - October 23, 2008 - Steve Miller for Congress
"Dance for Change"- Election Tuesday Rally
Election Tuesday Rally will be held for individuals voting age and over from diverse communities. This event will allow people to come together and celebrate the accomplishments of Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama. Live election coverage will be shown. - October 22, 2008 - Dance for Change
Erotica for Change Campaign Launched: Erotic Literature Publisher Looks to Future
Erotic science fiction publisher Circlet Press is trying to inspire their readers to be politically active. Their new Erotica for Change campaign rewards readers with a free book if they provide proof of a donation to a political campaign or cause: any campaign, not just Obama's. - October 22, 2008 - Circlet Press, Inc.
Esquire Magazine Endorses Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. for Congress
The November 2008 edition of Esquire Magazine endorses Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. in the race for US Congress, District 23 (Florida). The magazine edition is entitled, "Man At His Best," and features Halle Berry on the cover. "I am most appreciative of this endorsement" states Dr. - October 19, 2008 - Dr. Marion Thorpe MD for US Senate
Up and Coming Television Star Christina Derosa Will Attend the Black & White Gala for Barack Obama in Beverly Hills
Christina DeRosa today Friday, October 17, 2008 will arrive between 5:30 and 7:00 PM to attend the Black & White Gala for Barack Obama in Beverly Hills. - October 17, 2008 - Christina DeRosa
Closet Christian: An Election Swing Vote, and Purple to Red and Blue - Evangelical Christian Afraid to Air Thought Publicly, Assumes Persona of "Pat Doe"
With the election coming to a close, and both Congress and the economy in recession, and the markets up and down like a rollercoaster, the deciding force in the election will be swing votes, and a number of them will come from what used to be safe territory for Republicans: the evangelical... - October 17, 2008 - closetxn.blogspot.com
Philanthrocapitalism Steps to the Forefront as Not for Profits Face Ever-Greater Demands
Announcement: Charity Group created its first service offering, CharityChex™, to facilitate partnerships between retail businesses and charitable organizations. - October 15, 2008 - Charity Group, LLC
Create a Sarah Palin Theme Party with ShindigZ
With the election year heating up, ShindigZ offers party supplies and favors for a Sarah Palin theme party. This party features fun and satiric flair with an Alaskan scene and economic accents. - October 15, 2008 - ShindigZ Party Supplies
"Terrorism and the Maritime Transportation System" is Noted in an Online Homeland Security News Resource
The online resource, "In Homeland Security" (www.inhomelandsecurity.com) recently featured Anthony M. Davis' new book, "Terrorism and the Maritime Transportation System." The article written by Shelley Smith entitled, "Coast Guard is Essential to Meet the Challenges and... - October 11, 2008 - Anthony M. Davis
Bama Bus Begins 31-Day Art and Political Engagement Tour Through Battleground States: First Stop in Nevada, Oct. 4/ Last Stop Florida, Nov. 4
Filmmaker Annie Woods and celebrated street artist Gadi are embarking on an expedition across America to rally young voters and raise political awareness through community art. This ambitious venture is a follow-up to the original Obama Mobile’s August voyage to the Democratic National... - October 11, 2008 - Bama Bus
New Presidential Election Map Displays Importance of Toss-Up States
A new 2008 Presidential Election Map shows exactly how and why the presidential election is so close. The map shows how many people live in each state. It is made up of small grid squares. The bigger the state on the map, the greater the electoral clout. ODT also published an Equal Area Map of the USA, as well as the the Peters World Map which appeared on The West Wing. GIF images of ODT’s 2008 Presidential Election Map available free to individuals. - October 09, 2008 - ODT, Inc.
The Nationwide Veterans Day Parade Directory & Veterans Day Online Forum
In honor and support of U.S. veterans, VetFriends.com has created an online Veterans Day parade/events directory along with a Veterans Day online forum free for all visitors to view and submit information to. - October 09, 2008 - VetFriends.com
Dynamic Book on Sarah Palin Offered by Journalist as Catalyst for Issue Examination and Resolution of Political Divisions
Carol Forsloff, announces the e-book, Sarah Palin, the Issues Through Her Prism now available at http://www.thehouseofaloha.com/Books.html and the hard copy in three to five weeks through Amazon.com and Baker and Taylor. - October 07, 2008 - The House of Aloha
Author Sue Katz Experiences Debut Breakthrough with "Thanks But No Thanks: The Voter's Guide To Sarah Palin"
Arlington, MA author Sue Katz has been building a following for years with her articles, journalism, and the blog entries on her popular blog Sue Katz: Consenting Adult. But the events of the past month may have transformed her career as an author, and that following of readers and fans has played... - October 06, 2008 - Harvard Perspectives Press
Debatepedia Partners with UN Foundation on Global Warming Debates Series
The United Nations Foundation is funding the development of over 20 global warming debate articles on Debatepedia, a pro/con encyclopedia project of the International Debate Education Association (IDEA). The project will assist The People Speak Global Debates contest in October of 2008 as well as the larger public debate regarding solving global climate change. - October 03, 2008 - Debatepedia
Negative Campaign Ads Have Surprising Impact on Voters’ Feelings About the Candidates, According to SenseUs™ Emotional Polling
Negative political campaign ads rarely improve feelings about the sponsor, except in the case of an anti-McCain Ad sponsored by Obama. - October 02, 2008 - SenseUs™
Embracing the Truth: a News Reporting Website, the Spartan Truth, is Set to Provide Readers with News from All Angles, with a Discussion Forum for Live, Rational Debate
A news reporting website has been published to provide people with the news from all angles. - October 02, 2008 - The Spartan Truth
People, Process & Technology Releases Immigration Whitepaper
People, Process & Technology, LLC has completed and released the first whitepaper in the Presidential Primer Series. With this whitepaper on Immigration, PP&T presents information relayed by the job seeker and the small to medium business segments as they relay their thoughts on Immigration. - September 29, 2008 - People, Process & Technology, LLC
Election Day, Obama & McCain Themed Gifts Make People Want to Vote
SomeoneSpoilMe.com has launched their brand new Election Day gift category to encourage people to vote and get involved in the presidential election. - September 29, 2008 - SomeoneSpoilMe.com
Palin Continues to Create Stronger Emotional Connections Between McCain and Voters According to a New by SenseUS™ Emotional Response Polling
Voters feel a stronger emotional connection to John McCain than Barack Obama, according to a new study by SenseUS™ Emotional Response Polling. The two are eight degrees apart on the Emotional Temperature Scale of all voters and 23 points apart among Independents. Among all four candidates from the two major parties, Sarah Palin has the strongest emotional connection. - September 28, 2008 - SenseUs™
The Nature Conservancy Endorses Amendment 4 for Florida’s Conservation
Amendment 4 will preserve land and wildlife. - September 26, 2008 - Citizens for Conservation Land, Inc.
Dan Seagondollar Endorsed for Apple Valley Town Council by San Bernardino County Republican Party
The San Bernardino County Republican Party has endorsed Daniel Seagondollar for a seat on the Apple Valley Town Council. - September 23, 2008 - Dan for Town Council
Police and Firefighters Back Bane for Jefferson County Commissioner
Jason Bane, candidate for the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners (District 2), is endorsed by the Jefferson County Sheriffs’ Deputies and the West Metro Firefighters. - September 20, 2008 - Elect Jason Bane
Introducing Pit Bull Mom (tm) Lipstick Inspired by Sarah Palin, for Women Who Take a Bite Out of Life
The Pit Bull Mom product line consists of two shades of lipstick (Pale N’ Pink and Republican Red), as well as Pit Bull Mom logo wear t-shirts, hats, coffee mugs and water bottles. The brand idea was based on the now famous “Pit Bull/Lipstick” quip made by Palin while accepting her party’s nomination. - September 18, 2008 - Pit Bull Mom, LLC
Learn How to Make Political Buttons Using Inexpensive Office and Craft Supplies - if You Can See It on Your Computer Screen You Can Turn It Into Wearable Political Art
105-page eBook teaches you how to use office, craft, & household supplies to make political pins & earrings that say whatever you want them to say. These make today/wear tomorrow designs are easy, quick, & inexpensive to make using transparencies, tape, assorted paints, adhesives, & backgrounds of fabric, recycled aluminum foil, & foam plates. Purchase an immediate download for $5.95 from TimpyWorks.com or receive "free" when making a donation at the author's fundraising page on Obama's site. - September 18, 2008 - TimpyWorks
Presidential Candidates Duke It Out at Halloween Adventure; Political Character Masks Are Hot This Year
Bruce Goldman, President and Founder of Halloween Adventure, one of the world's largest costume and accessory retailers, said on Wednesday, "With the presidential election lurking just around the corner, political character masks are big business for the costume industry. From Barack Obama to John McCain, President Bush to Vice President Cheney, and even Bill and Hillary Clinton, political character masks are becoming more popular as we near the November 4th election." - September 17, 2008 - HalloweenAdventure.com
Corporate America Votes: McCain Better for Business
As presidential race heats up, employees are feeling political pressure at work. - September 17, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Captionedmediaforobama.com Reaching Out to Voters in Many Languages
Website enables Obama campaign to reach voters in multiple languages. In the same way that Internet social networking software is influencing campaign fundraising this election, a Silicon Valley company hopes its technology helps campaigns reach the 20% of American residents that speak a language... - September 17, 2008 - Captionedmediaforobama.com
Robert L. Griffard is Again Writing for NewsByUs.com
Robert L. Griffard has written several new articles for the newsbyus.com website. - September 15, 2008 - News By Us
Happi House Restaurants Urge Voter Registration
Happi House Teriyaki Restaurants has implemented a voter registration and awareness program through their restaurants, website, eClub, and advertising in an effort to encourage participation in this year's Presidential election. - September 12, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
McCain and Obama Woo Catholic Swing Vote
As the election season enters its critical final phase, John McCain and Barack Obama continue their battle for the crucial Catholic swing vote in the October issue of U.S. Catholic magazine. The two answered a set of identical questions of interest to Catholics in interviews conducted via e-mail. The questions covered a wide range of issues—from abortion, stem cell research, and the death penalty to economic justice, the environment, universal health care, immigration, and the war on terror. - September 12, 2008 - Claretian Publications
Molly S. White, Founder and Director of Women for Life International Releases Statement on Carol Fowler's Abortion Remark About Sarah Palin
Molly S. White, Founder and Director of Women for Life International has released the below statement regarding Carol Fowler's remark about Sarah Palin. Women for Life International is a coalition of pro-life groups and organizations combining their voices for the advancement of the right to life... - September 11, 2008 - Women for Life International, Inc.
Third Book Introduced to the Runaway Hit Series Don’t Misunderstand Me Pokes Fun at Politics
Don’t Misunderstand Me…I Want Your Vote – Political Talk Edition (ISBN: 978-0-615-24981-0) is now available in paperback and to Amazon Kindle customers. Just as the 2008 Presidential campaigns heat up, this humorous new book from Merrilee Kimble & Jason Myers takes a look at... - September 10, 2008 - CleverLivingOnline.com
Former FTC Commissioner and Distinguished Marine Orson Swindle to Headline NH Veteran Remembrance Ceremonies on September 11th
100 Nights of Remembrance Closing Ceremonies draws high-profile Washington policy maker and former POW as keynote speaker. - September 09, 2008 - One Hundred Nights of Remembrance
Action Party of Morton Grove Seeks Candidates
The Action Party of Morton Grove is once again following a long-standing tradition of reaching out into the community and asking all civic-minded citizens in Morton Grove to consider screening for elective office in the municipal government. - September 04, 2008 - Action Party of Morton Grove
"Moment of Thanks" Website Asks the Public: "Who Gives a Thanks?"
Moment of Thanks troop-thanking website launches a poll asking the public whom they want to see support the US soldiers abroad. - September 04, 2008 - Moment of Thanks
New Author Publishes First Poetry Collection on War, Politics, History, Society
Description of poetry collection, author and publisher - September 01, 2008 - E. O. Kean
IMC-USA Expresses Alarm at Anti-Christian Violence in Orissa; Demands the State and Central Governments to Act Immediately
Indian Muslim Council-USA (IMC-USA), an advocacy group working toward safeguarding India’s pluralist and tolerant ethos, denounces in the strongest terms, the ongoing massacre of Christians and the killing of the Hindutva leader in the Indian state of Orissa. According to news reports,... - August 30, 2008 - Indian Muslim Council-USA
Valonda Calloway Named Master of Ceremonies for Me Fine Foundation’s 3rd Annual Purse Gala
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that Valonda Calloway, WRAL anchor, has been named Master of Ceremonies for the organization’s 3rd Annual Purse Gala scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 21 from 2-5 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel... - August 23, 2008 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Sheet Metal Workers Endorse Senator Barack Obama for President
The Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association, AFL-CIO (SMWIA) endorsed Senator Barack Obama for President of the United States at its annual SMWIA Business Agent’s Conference in Orlando, FL. This endorsement follows a process that saw an overwhelming majority of sheet metal... - August 22, 2008 - SMWIA
Citizen Kate Takes Her Election Coverage to New Visual Heights with TV-Quality Streaming Video from Digital Fountain’s DF Splash Video Delivery Network
Republican and Democratic National Convention Coverage Gets Tech Savvy to Meet the Growing Demand for TV-Quality Streaming Video Content. - August 21, 2008 - Digital Fountain
Democrats vs. Republicans in This Election Edition of Triples for Palm OS
Smart Box Design is enthusiastic to announce Triples: Election Edition. The game board is enhanced with stars and stripes pieces and includes the political option to play either as a Democratic or Republican. See who wins more often. - August 18, 2008 - Smart Box Design
Highlands Square's 32 Women-Owned Businesses to Welcome Lifetime Network's "Every Woman Counts" Tour During Democratic National Convention
Unconventional Fare in Highlands Square Days to Include Free Shuttle, Merchant Specials, Art Displays, and Focus on Women's Voices. - August 18, 2008 - Highlands Merchant Association