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Sudan / Completion of Demobilisation Operations in Blue Nile State - (USA)
Sudan / Completion of Demobilisation Operations in Blue Nile State KARTHUM, Sudan, August 11, 2009/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) programme implemented under the January 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) marked a key milestone today, with the successful completion of Phase One of the demobilisation exercise in Blue Nile State. The last participants from a caseload of 5,674 that was earmarked for demobilisation in the first ph
http://appablog.wordpress.com/2009/08/11/sudan-completion-of-demobilisation-operations-in-blue-nile-state/
John Brennan: Time for “new approach” to counterterrorism efforts - (USA)
COUNTERTERRORISM | Nearly a month shy of the eight-year anniversary of September 11, John Brennan took to the podium the other day at Center for Strategic and International Studies. As the president’s principal advisor on counterterrorism, Brennan offered this key takeaway: It’s time for “new thinking” and a “new approach” to dealing with terrorism and extremist threats from al-Qaida and other international terrorist groups. “In the years since [9/11], I have seen significant progress made in
http://blog.executivebiz.com/john-brennan-time-for-new-approach-to-counterterrorism/3912
The Health Uprising: A Revolution is Coming - (USA)
By Jim LefevereI have talked in the past how health care and technology is the 10 year trend. I won’t retell that story, but you can see my thoughts here. It is truly a topic where the reach consistently exceeds the grasp.Technology once again plays a big role in the Obama health care reform plan with the multi-faceted goals of modernizing the system to lower cost and improve quality while also working to improve prevention and management of chronic diseases which (by many estimates) accounts fo
http://mobihealthnews.com/3785/the-health-uprising-a-revolution-is-coming/
NYT: Bush-Obama battle over safety rule - (USA)
WASHINGTON - The Labor Department is racing to complete a new rule, strenuously opposed by President-elect Barack Obama, that would make it much harder for the government to regulate toxic substances and hazardous chemicals to which workers are exposed on the job. The rule, which has strong support from business groups, says that in assessing the risk from a particular substance, federal agencies should gather and analyze “industry-by-industry evidence” of employees’ exposure to it during th
http://www.mashget.com/2008/11/29/nyt-bush-obama-battle-over-safety-rule/
I Really Hate This Part… - (USA)
If I’ve seemed a bit reclusive on all the recent fuss over the health care bill, town hall meetings, etc., it’s because the debate over the current reform package has now entered the phase of American politics that I really don’t like. There’s an early stage in which ideas are discussed and bills are drafted. People try to put coallitions together, compromises are discussed, and various groups push their policy recommendations. That’s the realm I find interesting, and in my small corner of th
http://the-american-catholic.com/2009/08/11/i-really-hate-this-part/
Windows Azure and Cloud Computing Posts for 8/6/2009+ - (USA)
Windows Azure, Azure Data Services, SQL Azure Database and related cloud computing topics now appear in this weekly series. • Update 8/7 - 8/9/2008: Electronic Health Records, Personal Health Records, other additions Note: This post is updated daily or more frequently, depending on the availability of new articles in the following sections: Azure Blob, Table and Queue Services SQL Azure Database (SADB) .NET Services: Access Control, Service Bus and Workflow
http://oakleafblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/windows-azure-and-cloud-computing-posts_06.html
And this isn’t “Astroturfing”? - (USA)
Jake Tapper reports today at ABC News about the White House using its campaign apparatus to drive ObamaCare advocates to townhall meetings this month. He reprints part of a mass e-mail effort, which we have also reported, by Organizing for America, using the e-mail lists from Barack Obama’s presidential campaign. Tapper draws the line explicitly to Obama and the White House, but inadvertently misses the DNC:Supporters of President Obama formerly signed up as members of “Obama for America” rece
http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/09/and-this-isnt-astroturfing/
Obama Administration Says: Hooray for Jihad - (USA)
By Barry Rubin* GLORIA CENTRE [..] This reflection (that Obama is taking on too much) is generated by a major speech just given by John O. Brennan, Obama’s top counterterrorism advisor. He declares the “war on terrorism” is over and redefines it as a war on al-Qa’ida and its partners. Much argumentation is adduced to justify this alteration and some of it is certainly persuasive. But there are two extraordinarily important points that go unnecessarily too far and may be extremely damaging
http://www.israpundit.com/2008/?p=16220
Fibromyalgia Support Resource - (USA)
Fibromyalgia resource providing news, Fibromyalgia treatment information, medical abstracts and a support community for those coping with Fibromyalgia.
http://www.fibromyalgiasupport.com/
What Unites Advocates of Speech Controls & Privacy Regulation? - (USA)
What Unites Advocates of Speech Controls & Privacy Regulation? [ pdf ] by Adam Thierer & Berin Szoka The Progress & Freedom Foundation, Progress on Point No. 16.19 Anyone who has spent time following debates about speech and privacy regulation comes to recognize the striking parallels between these two policy arenas. In this paper we will highlight the common rhetoric, proposals, and tactics that unite these regulatory movements. Moreover, we will argue that, at root, what
http://techliberation.com/2009/08/11/what-unites-advocates-of-speech-controls-privacy-regulation/
Lame Duck Bush Administration - Racing to Allow Hazards for Workers - (USA)
The November 29, 2008 New York Times reports: The Labor Department is racing to complete a new rule, strenuously opposed by President-elect Barack Obama, that would make it much harder for the government to regulate toxic substances and hazardous chemicals to which workers are exposed on the job. The rule, which has strong support from business groups, says that in assessing the risk from a particular substance, federal agencies should gather and analyze “industry-by-industry evidence” of em
http://rhapsodyinbooks.wordpress.com/2008/11/30/lame-duck-bush-administration-racing-to-allow-hazards-for-workers/
Health Care Tuesday - (USA)
John Nichols makes the case for single payer advocacy. Of course, getting a September vote on single-payer does not mean that single-payer will get the votes. With the Obama administration and congressional leaders determined to compromise rather than fight, it is unlikely in the extreme that the current debate will end with the adoption of a single-payer plan. Even if the House approved one, it would still face a fight in the Senate. But just as Republicans are willing to just say "n
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/8/10/764745/-Health-Care-Tuesday
How the White House's Deal With Big Pharma Undermines Democracy - (USA)
I'm a strong supporter of universal health insurance, and a fan of the Obama administration. But I'm appalled by the deal the White House has made with the pharmaceutical industry's lobbying arm to buy their support. Last week, after being reported in the Los Angeles Times , the White House confirmed it has promised Big Pharma that any healthcare legislation will bar the government from using its huge purchasing power to negotiate lower drug prices. That's basically the same deal George W. Bus
http://robertreich.blogspot.com/2009/08/white-houses-deal-with-big-pharma.html
Poll: Support for ObamaCare Hits New Low - (USA)
Which would explain why Barack Obama is out on the campaign trail again today. No matter how often he lies about Americans being able to keep their current insurance plans and government not controlling health care, the American people aren’t buying the rhetoric. In fact, likely voters now oppose the legislation 53-42%. Public support for the health care reform plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats has fallen to a new low as just 42% of U.S. voters now favor the plan.
http://amerpundit.com/2009/08/11/poll-support-for-obamacare-hits-new-low/
Organizing for America drumming up visits to Cardin’s Baltimore office this week - (USA)
WBAL.com Meanwhile, Organizing for America, a political group that is run by the Democratic National Committee is sending emails to supporters of President Obama encouraging them to visit Cardin’s office in Baltimore this week to talk about health care reform. An email obtained by WBAL News invites people, “to show our support for insurance reform. You can have a quick conversation with the local staff, tell your personal story, or even just drop off a customized flyer and say that reform
http://insidecharmcity.com/2009/08/09/organzing-for-america-drumming-up-visits-to-cardins-baltimore-office-this-week/
TEA party in Denver - (USA)
Nancy Pelosi made a visit to Denver and, needless to say, a large crowd showed up. There were two components, a bunch of citizens who wanted to make their thoughts known and a bunch of people who were paid to come to the event to support Obama's 'visions'. The difference between the two groups is patently obvious and funny.Check out these photographs from Looking At The Left:Nancy and the AstroturfersThis was the scene when I arrived at Stout Street Clinic in downtown Denver. Nancy Pelosi is to
http://www.synthstuff.com/mt/archives/individual/2009/08/tea_party_in_denver.html
DivorceCare: Divorce Recovery Support Groups - (USA)
DivorceCare is a divorce recovery support group where you can find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce.
http://www.divorcecare.com/
Rush to Enact a Safety Rule Obama Opposes - (USA)
By Robert Pear The New York Times WASHINGTON - The Labor Department is racing to complete a new rule, strenuously opposed by President-elect Barack Obama, that would make it much harder for the government to regulate toxic substances and hazardous chemicals to which workers are exposed on the job. The rule, which has strong support from business groups, says that in assessing the risk from a particular substance, federal agencies should gather and analyze "industry-by-industry evidence" of
http://www.worldwide-sawdust.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=3061
Healthy living that fits your life. - (USA)
http://health.chacha.com/blog/healthy-living-that-fits-your-life
SJAWAKE - South Jersey A.W.A.K.E. Sleep Support Group - Key Donors - (USA)
A mutual-help sleep support group for people coping with a variety of sleep-related disorders.
http://www.sjawake.com/sleepdonors.html
1970s Redux? - (USA)
I was in college when the Watergate affair concluded with the resignation of President Richard Nixon. So, like some of the news people celebrating milestones from 30 to 50 years ago, I also have memories of the period. My memories don’t always seem to match theirs. Maybe its because I was trained as a historian, not a journalist. Still, it has been interesting to listen to the outpouring of anxiety and adulation (sometimes self-adulation) for the members of the Fourth Estate this summer. Fr
http://www.poligazette.com/2009/08/11/1970s-redux/
Worker Safety: Bush Aides Rush to Enact a Safety Rule Obama Opposes - (USA)
Robert Pear writes in The New York Times: The Labor Department is racing to complete a new rule, strenuously opposed by President-elect Barack Obama, that would make it much harder for the government to regulate toxic substances and hazardous chemicals to which workers are exposed on the job. The rule, which has strong support from business groups, says that in assessing the risk from a particular substance, federal agencies should gather and analyze “industry-by-industry evidence” of employee
http://fergdawg.blogspot.com/2008/11/worker-safety-bush-aides-rush-to-enact.html
Organizing for America sending invites Congressman Moore won’t - (USA)
The E-mail below was sent to me in the last hour by a concerned citizen who is deeply troubled that Congressman Moore has violated privacy rights by sharing contact information with Organizing for America. This concerned citizen called Congressman Moore’s office on several occasions asking to talk to the Congressman about this issue. This concerned citizen filled out the online form asking for dialog about health care reform. This citizen is now confused as to why Organizing for America fr
http://kansasmeadowlark.com/2009/08/09/organizing-for-america-sending-invites-congressman-moore-wont/
Will the government enter our homes usurping parental child care rights? - (USA)
In reading today’s Drudge Report I see that Tow n Hall just published a disturbing story by Chuck Norris based on Obamacare. Chuck directs us to page 838 of the House Bill which he claims reference to sections 440 and 1904 of the proposed plan. After reading Chuck’s report, and perhaps the page in question, let’s open up this page for Juice reader review and comments. We will conduct our own Town Hall Internet style just as we do for all of our Orange Juice posts. Following is my edi
http://orangejuiceblog.com/2009/08/will-the-government-enter-our-homes-usurping-parental-child-care-rights/
Hope for Recovery - (USA)
http://www.recoveryconcepts.blogspot.com/
9/11 Mind Swell - (USA)
Joel S. Hirschhorn Global Research August 11, 2009 As we approach the eighth anniversary of 9/11 consider this paradox. In the post 9-11 years the scientific evidence for disbelieving the official government story has mounted incredibly. And the number of highly respected and credentialed professionals challenging the official story has similarly expanded. Yet, to the considerable disappointment of the international 9/11 truth movement, the objective fact is that there are no widespread
http://truthiscontagious.com/2009/08/11/911-mind-swell
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