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Film by America
Political documentary calls on the masses for funding. - April 19, 2008 - Red, White & Blue
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Opposes Alcoa Relicensing
Justice Bob Orr, Republican candidate for North Carolina Governor, has publicly announced his opposition of Alcoa’s request to obtain a 50-year license to control, govern and sustain ownership of water flowing from the Yadkin River, one of the longest rivers in North Carolina. Justice Orr... - April 18, 2008 - Stanly County
Happiness is Good Politics
Happiness is good for political campaigns. This notice promotes new book Happiness in Five Minutes a Day. - April 16, 2008 - Vince Chiles
Steve Francis, Candidate for San Diego Mayor, Adds New TV Ad to San Diego Mayoral Campaign Coverage
San Diego mayoral candidate Steve Francis reveals latest TV ad installment, depicting broom sweeping special interests from City Hall, now running on San Diego Broadcast Channels. - April 14, 2008 - Steve Francis for Mayor
Federal Court Enters $200,000 Judgment Against Old Dominion University in Favor of White Police Officer Alleging Reverse Race Discrimination
A federal court in Virginia has entered a $200,000 judgment against Old Dominion University in favor of Brett Birkmeyer, a white former police officer in the predominantly black ODU Police Department, who sued ODU claiming he was fired by ODU because he is white and because he complained to ODU officials that he and other white employees in the ODU Police Department were being subjected to race discrimination. - April 08, 2008 - Ray Hogge & Associates, PLC
IowaCaucus.biz
The Iowa Caucus site located at IowaCaucus.biz strives to provide individuals with information on the Iowa Caucus process and the information on the presidential candidates in order to assist them in making a well-informed decision in the 2008 Presidential Election. - April 04, 2008 - LAWCHEK, Ltd.
ElectionCountdown.us
The Election Countdown site located at ElectionCountdown.us strives to provide individuals with current information on the presidential candidates and the upcoming election in order to assist them in making a well-informed decision in the 2008 Presidential Election. - April 04, 2008 - LAWCHEK, Ltd.
Thorpe Team Adds Campaign Manager Te' Andre Gomion, and Field Director Barry Johnson
Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., U.S. Congressional Candidate in Florida's 23rd District, names talented members to campaign team. Each Team Thorpe member is a longtime resident of U.S. Congressional District 23 (CD 23) in the State of Florida. - April 03, 2008 - Dr. Marion Thorpe MD for US Senate
Peace College Hosts Chelsea Clinton
Laura Bingham, president of Peace College (www.peace.edu), has announced that the college hosted Chelsea Clinton, daughter of democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, Monday, March 31 at 1 p.m. for a student question-and-answer session about the presidential race. She answered questions... - April 02, 2008 - Peace College
Burma Democratic Concern
United Nations must enforce military Junta to honour the 1990 election result now, not another 2010 election in Burma. Burma Democratic Concern today called for United Nations to change their stand on Burma. - March 28, 2008 - Burma Democratic Concern
California Homeschool Organizations Unite
A joint statement from the major homeschool groups in California. - March 28, 2008 - California Homeschool Network
U.S. Boycott of 1980 Olympic Games Detailed in New Book "Boycott: Stolen Dreams of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games." Vice President Walter Mondale Pens Foreword for Book.
American athletes denied opportunity to compete in boycotted 1980 Olympic Games and the geo-political circumstances surrounding the boycott featured in latest book by identical twin authors Tom Caraccioli and Jerry Caraccioli. - March 27, 2008 - New Chapter Press
Philadelphia-Based Hip Hop and Soul Artists/Record Label Release Song Calling for End to Iraq War in Midst of Heated Pennsylvania Presidential Primary Election
Respect The Culture, LLC, a Philadelphia-based record label and multi-media company announced today the release of a song calling for peace and the end to the U.S. war in Iraq. Hip hop artists Nex Millen/Retrospective and Poesh Wonder collaborated with soul songstress taragirl on the new single. - March 25, 2008 - Respect the Culture, LLC
Malaysian Economic Agenda Set to Propel Growth
Anwar Ibrahim says that with a resounding victory in the March 8th elections, KeADILan (Justice Party) is set to begin implementation of its economic agenda which will stimulate economic growth, attract foreign investment and ensure that marginalised and poor communities receive adequate attention and support from the government. - March 12, 2008 - Office of Anwar Ibrahim
The Daphne Foundation Leads Investment in World’s First Non-Profit Election Consulting Firm
Grassroots Initiative, a non-partisan, non-profit organization based in New York, announced today that the Daphne Foundation will become the lead investor in the world's first non-profit election consulting firm. - February 29, 2008 - Grassroots Initiative
San Diego Mayoral Candidate Steve Francis Unveils “Urban Renaissance” Plan
Candidate for Mayor of San Diego, Steve Francis, seeks comprehensive effort to fight urban blight, unemployment and homelessness in the City of San Diego. - February 24, 2008 - Steve Francis for Mayor
"Could an Overweight Candidate be Elected President?" Article Released by Author Frances Lewis for Your Best Weight Loss Site
This short article examines the link between image and perception versus reality and message in the race for the White House. The author poses the question of whether or not an obese person could become President and how the American public might respond to it. - February 23, 2008 - Easy Futures Investing
Super Technologies and DIDX Power Pakistani Election News Via Cell Phone
Super Technologies, Inc., the creator and provider of DIDX.net, virtualphoneline.com and other telecom services has launched a new service, called InfoNumber for streaming news Via the phone for radio and television service providers. The service empowers users to call a local phone number and hear... - February 20, 2008 - Super Technologies, Inc. DIDX
Neaju.com Announces Latest Citizen Journalism Writing Contest
Neaju.com launches citizen journalism contest to solicit articles relating to presidential primaries. - February 18, 2008 - UGC Powered Media
Black Chameleon Memoirs’ Author Endorses Barack Obama for President
Montez DeCarlo, famed underground urban fiction author of Black Chameleon Memoirs, pledged his support for Senator Barack Obama for President and openly challenged other urban fiction writers and their fans to follow suit. When asked about his decision to support Obama for President, Mr. DeCarlo... - February 15, 2008 - Black Chameleon Publishing
CyberSoup's The Wild West.org Worked to Educate California Voters on Propositions Related to Indian Casinos
TheWildWest.org served as yet another valuable resource on the Internet when it went from looking at the past to looking at the present in relation to Indian Casinos as a source of funding for California's budget. - February 14, 2008 - CyberSoup
Politicians Everywhere Cringe as Site Which Rates Political Leaders Launches: CongressRatings.com
CongressRatings.com, which initially focused on the US Congress, has expanded to cover the US President, world leaders and more. This site allows people to easily rate and review their political leaders. It is an ongoing permanent public opinion poll or record, open to everyone. - February 12, 2008 - CongressRatings.com
Criminal Terrorism Exposed in US as “Terror in Disguise” Hits Shelves
Terror in Disguise (Hexagon Blue, ISBN13 978-0-9729958-2-5) author, Cherif Sidiali, an expert on terrorism and international policy, is poised to broaden the world’s understanding of what we all have in common when confronted with twisted ideologies that seek to destroy... - February 09, 2008 - Hexagon Blue
The Inauguration of the World Largest Peace Banner
Tens of thousands of children coming together for the very first time in Hyderabad India, with the World largest peace banner of a hundred and 91 kilometers by the time it is finished which will be signed by millions of children of all nations and will be delivered on September 11, 2008 to the... - February 08, 2008 - Global Peace Initiative
NC Candidates Quizzed on Coastal Issues
...and Metro Music editor has exclusive interview with singer/songwriter Tift Merrit. - February 06, 2008 - Metro Magazine
Mitt Romney Wins Dentists' Smile Election
When asked which presidential candidate has the best teeth, dentists overwhelmingly chose Mitt Romney's smile. Can cosmetic dentistry help candidates in their bids for the White House? - February 03, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Edward Marshall, GOP Outsider Presidential Candidate, Ends Primary Campaign and Throws His Support to Mitt Romney
Edward Marshall an outsider write-in candidate for the Republican nomination for President, is announcing the end of his campaign in the primaries, and asks his supporters to consider joining him in voting for Mitt Romney on Super Tuesday. "Next Tuesday's primaries are crucial for Mitt Romney... - February 03, 2008 - Ed Marshall for President
Local Advocacy Group Jumps Into Maryland Primary Season with Pre-Launch of Statewide Voter Empowerment Campaign
The GrassRoots Steering Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the pre-launch of its 2008 VOTE THE POWER!™ Campaign. - February 01, 2008 - The GrassRoots Steering Foundation, Inc.
Voter Registration Available Through Cell Phones; Citizens Can Now Register to Vote via Cellular Phones
Eighty percent of Americans own a cellular phone and of those 63 percent send text messages regularly. Seeing this trend in cellular phone usage, The National Youth Political Action Coalition (NYPAC) and PROMOBILIZE decided to use technology to positive effect one of America’s oldest... - January 31, 2008 - The National Youth Political Action Coraltion
Your Fate '08: An Offbeat and Edgy Look at the 2008 Race for the White House
Ever wondered what Senator Clinton would sing on “American Idol?” Or what Senator Obama’s talent would be on “America’s Got Talent?” Or which dangerous sport Governor Romney would participate in during the ’08 Olympics? Hearst-Argyle owned ABC syndicate WMUR found out the answers to these questions and much more. - January 29, 2008 - Your Fate '08
Write-In GOP Presidential Candidate Edward Marshall Lists Reasons for Voters to Choose Him Over McCain, Romney, Huckabee and Giuliani
Edward Marshall, a write-in, outsider candidate for the GOP presidential nomination, acknowledges the inconvenience for voters to write in "Edward Marshall" on their ballots. Therefore, he is fulfilling what he sees as his obligation to tell GOP primary voters what his advantages are over McCain, Romney, Huckabee and Giuliani. Marshall says that "none of these have stood out with voters so far, and it's clear that people are still hoping for someone better to enthusiastically support." - January 26, 2008 - Ed Marshall for President
California Lists "Edward Marshall" as Official GOP Write-in Presidential Candidate
In listing Edward Marshall as an official write-in candidate in the February 5th California GOP presidential primary, the State has made clear that votes will be counted only if the exact name "Edward Marshall" is written in. Candidate Marshall invites all of you GOP voters to check out his website MarshallYourVotes.org and then write in "Edward Marshall" when you vote. - January 25, 2008 - Ed Marshall for President
The Federal Banking Co-Op Considers Asking US Senate Banking Committee to Review Consumer Bank Fees and Charges
The Federal Banking Co-op, today formed a committee to research and develop a plan of action to ask the US Senate Banking Committee to review retail consumer fees charged by the banks to their customers. The Federal Banking Co-op will begin raising funds to lobby for changes and caps in these charges. The committee will determine which fees are excessive and ask that these fees be limited on a performance basis, and that there is full disclosure of the actions that account for the fees. - January 24, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
MyCampaignPlatform Launches New Social Networking Site for the 2008 Presidential Election
Just in time for Super Tuesday, MyCampaignPlatform.com, a new social networking site designed to stimulate political thought and elections, announces its official launch. While voters head to the polls for their state’s primary or caucus, they can also go to www.MyCampaignPlatform.com to see... - January 24, 2008 - MyCampaignPlatform.com
"South Carolina & Nevada Results Continue to Show No GOP Candidate Standing Out," Says Ed Marshall, 'Outsider' GOP Candidate for President
Ed Marshall, a self-described maverick and outsider candidate for the GOP presidential nomination, says that Saturday's Nevada and South Carolina GOP results continue to show that no candidate clearly stands out as the voters' favorite. "Clearly American voters still wish they could find that candidate," and Marshall invites all to check out his website at MarshallYourVotes.org - January 22, 2008 - Ed Marshall for President
Steve Francis to Run for Mayor of San Diego - "I’ll be an Independent Mayor"
Presents Detailed Vision to Reform City Hall - Refuses to Accept Special Interest Contributions to Remain Influence Free - January 19, 2008 - Steve Francis for Mayor
Millionaire Collector Invites Rich & Famous Tourists Into Penthouse for Surprise Peek at Private Kennedy Memorabilia Collection
Jim Dykes hired a private bus with a fully stocked bar and then specially designed a Rich & Famous tour around the Big Apple with a twist: viewing sites having to do with the late First Lady. An unexpected treat for the visitors happened when Dykes made a call to a wealthy collector friend, a Mr. Frank Harvey, who invited the group into his Central Park West penthouse to view his extensive private collection of Kennedy memorabilia. - January 12, 2008 - Rich and Famous Tours
UFO-Documentary to the Danish Parliament
Exopolitics Denmark has just delivered a copy of the famous UFO-documentary "Out of the Blue" to each member of the Danish Parliament. - January 09, 2008 - Exopolitics Denmark
"Iowa GOP Result Shows America Needs a New GOP Candidate," Ed Marshall, GOP Outsider Candidate Says Regarding His Write-in Campaign
The Iowa GOP caucus result confirms what he has said all along, namely that America in general and the Republican Party in particular, needs a new, outsider "person of the people, not a lifetime government politician" for its next President, according to write-in candidate Ed Marshall. Marshall is looking ahead to New Hampshire and the other primaries for write-in support. - January 06, 2008 - Ed Marshall for President
Presidential Election: Dentists Pick Romney and Clinton
When asked about the upcoming presidential election, two out of three dentists said they favor the Republicans. Dentists' top Republican candidate is Mitt Romney, while Hillary Clinton is the Democratic candidate dentists prefer. Dentists' opinions matter, as they see over 30 million Americans each month. - January 04, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
GOP Presidential Candidate Ed Marshall Files as "Write-in" for California Primary
Californian Ed Marshall, a medical doctor and head of his successful family home staging business based in Los Angeles, has filed with California's Secretary of State to be an official write-in candidate in the GOP Presidential primary February 5. "It's not about me winning; it's not about me spending your money on my campaign; it's about the best ideas and leadership for the good of our country and all of its people," Marshall said in making the announcement. - December 29, 2007 - Ed Marshall for President
Artificial Intelligence in Politics - AskTheCandidates2008.com
Zabaware launches www.askthecandidates2008.com - a political site allowing visitors to interact with artificially intelligent bots representing the 2008 US presidential candidates. - December 21, 2007 - Zabaware, Inc.
Freedomain Radio Host Releases First Book to a Listener Audience of Over 25,000
Stefan Molyneux, the prolific philosopher and host of the top-rated podcast Freedomain Radio (www.freedomainradio.com) has released his first book on practical philosophy. - December 15, 2007 - Freedomain Radio
Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., Congressional Candidate for District 23 (FL), Fields Diverse Support from African-American Churches, HipHopRepublican.com, and the NRCC
Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., Congressional Candidate for Florida's 23rd District, reaches out to all people. Dr. Thorpe's positive message and vision for "A New Day, A New Way!" garners the support of audiences ranging from African-American church congregations throughout the south to the cutting-edge HipHopRepublican.com website, to the NRCC. The U.S. Congressional candidacy of Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. represents the dawning of a new era throughout Florida’s 23rd Congressional District. - December 13, 2007 - Dr. Marion Thorpe MD for US Senate
Introducing Kent Bjorklund for Osceola County Commissioner, District 3 (Florida)
Kent Bjorklund, a minister, business consultant, and resident since 1983, is a strong candidate for Osceola County Commissioner, District 3. He offers authentic leadership for the challenges ahead. - December 12, 2007 - The Kent Bjorklund for Osceola County Commissioner Campaign
GOP Presidential Candidate Ed Marshall to Announce Candidacy at First Press Conference on Saturday December 15 in Los Angeles
Ed Marshall will hold his first press conference announcing his GOP candidacy for president, on Saturday, December 15, at 2PM, at Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Park in Los Angeles at the northwest corner of Hazeltine Avenue and Huston Street. Marshall's late entry, unusual candidacy (e.g., will not accept campaign contributions), and interesting and unique stands on issues, will be discussed. - December 08, 2007 - Ed Marshall for President
In an "I Object! Justice Examined" Interview, Jim Rogers Says in His Opinion That Bernanke Should be Impeached and Presidential Candidates Other than Ron Paul are Clowns
Jim Rogers suggests that in his opinion Bernanke should be impeached and that Ron Paul's presidential competition is composed of clowns. - December 07, 2007 - "I Object! Justice Examined"
GOP Candidate Ed Marshall Tells Iowa & NH Voters "It's Not Too Late"
Ed Marshall, who entered the GOP race for President just 2 weeks ago, is telling Iowa republicans and New Hampshire republicans and independents that "it's not too late" to get behind his candidacy. His plans to increase the exemption from personal federal income tax to $50,000, and to end the Iraq War more quickly by using a media campaign in Arabic urging all Iraqis to mimic the Al Anbar success story, are "two of my most important stands", says Marshall. - December 07, 2007 - Ed Marshall for President
Do Democrats Prefer the Mac?
Aliso Viejo, CA based Net Applications announces November 2007 Operating System Usage Market Share. With a new, greatly enhanced marketshare site, Net Applications is now able to analyze global marketshare trends with much greater depth. They not only have more trends they are tracking and... - December 05, 2007 - Net Applications, Inc.
The Blasphemy Bear? - Teddy Bear Unapologetically Displays His Name, Muhammad
As a result of the imprisonment of a school teacher for blasphemy in naming a teddy bear Muhammad; a businessman in Phoenix Arizona thought those 7-year-old kids and their teacher had a great idea. - December 04, 2007 - Teddy Bear Muhammad