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The Unitarian Universalists Society of Daytona Beach Area, Florida always have interesting programs of note. Read on about what’s coming up in November.

The Unitarian Universalists Society’s Religious Education Committee’s successful Explorations collaborative, now presented on Wednesday evenings as the Wednesday Evening Explorations, (WEE), will be featuring two Life Long Learning series with Jim Strayer, biologist and lecturer, as moderator. Both programs will be covering the subject How Science is Done:Two Examples and will begin at 7pm. Contact 386-441-2811 or 386-672-2556 for more information. (more…)

“France has been with the No. 59 Brumos Porsche since the inception of the Daytona Prototype class in 2003. He was the first overall winner in the history of the class, joining Hurley Haywood in the No. 59 Fabcar for back-to-back victories at Homestead and Phoenix in 2003. He has co-driven the No. 59 Riley for the past two seasons with Joao Barbosa. His best finish since then was third in the 2009 Rolex 24, joined by Haywood, Barbosa and Terry Borcheller. A veteran of three different types of motorcycle racing – flat track, road racing and motocross – France drove in the KONI Challenge in 2002 before joining the Rolex Series.

France and Barbosa are currently eighth in the Daytona Prototype standings, only two points out of sixth. The 2008 winner of the Jim Trueman Award, France holds a 202-point lead over Rob Finlay as he bids to become the first two-time winner of Grand-Am’s  ‘Gentleman Driver’ award.”~ from news item August 2009.

The recent arrest and subsequent charges surrounding the adolescent episode of 44 year-old Jamison C. (Jamie) France, grandson of NASCAR founder,the late Bill France Sr., son of Jim France, founder of the Grand-Am circuit and cousin to Brian France, NASCAR CEO and chairman; reminds us of a scheme that might have been concocted by two characters from the Will Ferrell, John C. Riley film called “Step Brothers”. It’s the 21st Century version of “Dumb and Dumber” starring middle-aged men.

The film comedy is the story of Brennan Huff and Dale Dobeck two middle aged, very spoiled guys, who become competitive step brothers when their formerly single parents marry. We had no idea, in addition to being local ce-lout-brities big deals, a Hollywood film had been made about France and his step brother. (more…)

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 film director Roman Polanski is reportedly, “in a fighting mood”.

Some may wonder why we are so outraged by the actions of prosecutors in California, members of the federal justice department and the department of state. These authorities are upholding a thoroughly abhorrent American tradition in law enforcement. The long arm of the law has a very long memory. It was not so long ago in the United States where a slave was a slave forever. Operating under the rule, “Once a slave, always a slave”, despite emancipation by an owner in one state, one could always be arrested and enslaved again in another jurisdiction. America has a tradition of turning likely productive citizens into fugitives.

The timing of this arrest of Polanski and the ensuing attempts to have him returned to the U.S. could not have come at a worse time. President Obama is trotting all over the globe attempting to improve our image among the world community, when some bonehead judge, assisted by an equally incompetent prosecutor, in flaky California, (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…)

What do Tom Cruise, actor in a race car film “Days Of Thunder” and Rick Hendrick, owner of stock cars and racing teams have in common? Read here to find out.