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Our sincere thanks to reader Jeanne of Ormond Beach, Florida for bringing the following news item  to our attention.

The bold progressives over at the Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) are celebrating and promoting a boost/shoutout they recently received from teevee commentator Rachel Maddow.

Last night on her highly viewed and extremely popular cable teevee program Rachel Maddow mentioned a petition begun by and being circulated by the Progressive Change Campaign Committee demanding an “up or down vote” on the strongly debated healthcare legislation. (more…)

We are delighted to hear the news internationally renowned American film director Roman Polanski is reportedly, “in a fighting mood”. Reports from Zurich indicate Polanski will not surrender to U.S. authorities’ demands to have him extradited from Switzerland to face California to prosecutors on a matter involving sex with an under aged girl in 1977. (See our previous comments about the case.)

It’s hard to believe, but it’s true. It’s been more than 20 years since the Reagan administration began to implement its economic policy–trickle down economics, a policy named “voo-doo economics” by some Republicans. A policy that has brought our nation to overwhelming numbers of homeless citizens. Homeless citizens including families with children.

Family Renew Community (FRC) is an organization, financially  supported by local Judeo-Christian faith based groups, whose mission it is to provide help to families with children who are without the stability that comes from having proper shelter.  The FRC will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this coming Sunday, September 13th 2009 with an all you can eat Ice Cream Social. (more…)

Due to an overwhelming response from the public to the news Leo Alexander is tossing his hat into the ring for the Washington, D.C. mayor’s race, (more…)

The British Collins English Dictionary has added these and 264 other entries to the 30th Anniversary Edition, published September 3, 2009. In order to qualify for inclusion in the highly respected collection of words, a word candidate had to have six quality citations in Collins’ digital corpus,  over the past two years. Collins’ digital corpus is a computerized database that scans 2.5 billion words various print and online resources. (more…)

In order to keep up with this game of continually downward spiraling economic indicators, YouThinkWhat provides this report on the numbers as prepared by the Economic Policy Institute, EPI, a think-tank whose mission it is to expand the public debate on ways to achieve a balanced and prosperous economy. (more…)

For those fans who never can say good-bye, we just posted an update on a recent sale  of Michael Jackson memorabilia.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell personally delivered the news Michael Vick,  all of the members of the Philadelphia Eagles organization and their fans  and football fans around the world have been awaiting.

Goodell personally met with Vick for about an hour in New Jersey. The news of Michael Vick being clearedto be fully reinstated came prior to the Eagles losing 38-27 to the New York Jets in their final pre-season game. (more…)

The Mid-Atlantic Dachshund Phest, a convention of those little hot dog looking canines and their owners, is being held in Manassas, Virginia on Saturday October 3, 2009.This will be the eighth meeting of the dogs and their owners and you’ll be able to see them at the Prince William Fairgrounds from 10am un til 3pm for free!

The Mid-Atlantic Dachshund Phest is an annual event, originally known as Bark in the Park, featuring wiener dog races, dancing dogs, photo opps with Santa, a special Halloween costume contest and doggie parades.

There is no admission charge; nor is there registration required for your dachshund pooch to compete in the two weiner dog races.

Dog owners, dog lovers, or if you just want to have a fun filled day with this breed of man’s best friend, visit the 8th Mid-Atlantic Dachshund Phest. All are welcome. It’s indoors.The event will be held rain or shine, and it’s free.

Take a look at this 12 minute story on film by Publicis Mojo and @RadicalMedia directed by Patrick Hughes.

This very sweet production was one of the 2009 Cannes Lions winners.

The Cannes Lions is an award given during the International Advertising Festival (IAF). It’s a meeting for those working in advertising and related fields. According to Wikipedia it is currently the largest gathering of worldwide advertising professionals and advertisers. (more…)