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Did Sonia Sotomayor's mortgage views help send county into recession?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 23, 2009
... get them into homes.
Their reasoning goes like this: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, along with other advocacy groups, pushed to get lower-income residents mortgage loans so that they, too, could enjoy ...
Tourismus: Afghanistan meldet sich zurück
in Das Reise-Weblog, on April 27, 2009
... © Advocacy Project
Urlaub in Afghanistan? Das klingt wie ein schlechter Scherz doch offensichtlich gibt es mittlerweile Regionen, die problemlos bereist werden können. Zumindest meint das d...
WomenHeart Celebrates American Heart Month With Heart Promises Campaign
in Well Woman Blog, on February 9, 2009
...aking a few simple and manageable heart-friendly steps. WomenHeart is the nation's only patient advocacy organization representing the millions of American women living with heart disease.
A grow...
Chris Stokes: ADA's 2009 National Youth Advocate
in Daily Diabetic, on January 15, 2009
...an inspiration to other youths ailing with diabetes? Find out more about Chris Stokes and ADA's advocacy efforts, here .
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The devil is in the details
in The CIO Weblog, on December 1, 2008
...ur deal with them. Sommer suggests finding smaller firms which are typically more focused on client advocacy... this isn't a bad rule of thumb, since smaller firms are not so much on the radar of ...
Checkout FiveHumans
in Daily Diabetic, on October 21, 2008
...oo topics.
Today our goal is to spark conversation, spread knowledge and help humans display their advocacy in style. We have given ourselves the self-appointed task of curing ignorance through hip f...
American Diabetes Association and Gloria Gaynor
in Daily Diabetic, on October 10, 2008
...er 26, 2008. This 4.8 mile walk will raise awareness and money for diabetes research, education and advocacy.
WHERE: South Street Seaport (Fulton & South Streets, Pier 17)
WHEN: Sunday, October ...
America's "Peicemeal, Rickety" Financial Aid System Needs Overhaul, Says CollegeBoard Group
in The Universities Weblog, on September 30, 2008
A report by the Rethinking Student Aid Study Group at the non-profit CollegeBoard has blasted the U.S. financial aid system, calling it "peicemeal" and "rickety."
"There's a growing recognition that the federal student aid system is simply too complicated," The r...
'Harry and Louise' Ads on Healthcare Are Back
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 20, 2008
...l Federation of Independent Business . There's also a major supporter of the Clinton plan - the advocacy group Families USA . The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and trade groups ...
Spread the Word: Food Allergy Awareness Week 2008
in Allergies, on May 10, 2008
Next week, from May 11-17, 2008, will be the Food Allergy Awareness Week , initiated by the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network .
Looking for ideas how you can contribute and make more people aware of food allergies - how important it is, how it impacts the lives of people, and how non-allerg...
Act Against Allergy
in Allergies, on April 2, 2008
...ce for parents of children with food allergies who are based in the UK: Act Against Allergy is an advocacy initiative designed to promote awareness regarding childhood food allergy, particularly dai...
Write a Book, Write Online, Take the Chance
in The Social Networking Weblog, on February 15, 2008
... She described how doctors treat nurses and talks about some of the patients she's had. Patient advocacy is discussed and how she goes about it in her job.
She took a big step when she wrote and ...
Dole gets shipper of the year award
in Supplychainer, on December 24, 2007
... NASSTRAC, an organization the provides education, advocacy and networking for professionals in all areas of transportation, recently named Dole Fresh Vegetables as 2007 NASSTRAC Shipper of the Ye...
Federal Food Regulation is a Failed State, Time to Abolish FDA and Similar
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on December 21, 2007
The FDA and several of the food regulating bodies around the world are failing. The time has come for their final demise, and for responsible consumerism to reign supreme. However, because of the totalitarian dictatorship most regulating agencies have had over the food industry, the market is n...
Small Business Facts Now Available
in Bizinformer, on December 10, 2007
...esearch Foundation.) Looking for small business facts in your state? NFIB recommends the Office of Advocacy which provides "a review of how small businesses fared in their respective states and...
NOHVCC Spreading the Word About ATV Safety
in Under My Helmet, on October 16, 2007
...ays is spent here and at other e-places I frequent correcting many of the false impression anti-ATV advocacy groups are trying to spread in their attempt to get kids banned from any sized ATV instead ...
Pregnant Women Should Eat More Fish?
in Well Woman Blog, on October 4, 2007
...ed brain damage to mothers or children.
Michael Bender, director of The Mercury Policy Project, an advocacy group that believes mercury exposure has damaged children, said women should choose fish no...
Outdoor News Update: Bicycling & the Law & Tips to a Green Ski Vacation
in The Outdoor Weblog, on September 18, 2007
...nt. The book has been endorsed by George Hincapie, Bobby Julich, Chris Carmichael, and many cycling advocacy organizations.
12 Tips on How to Have a Green Ski Vacation
Green is the new black. Aw...
Letting Go
in The Universities Weblog, on August 27, 2007
...them to just cut off that connection, said James Boyle, president of College Parents of America, an advocacy group based in Arlington County .
Leaving a freshman at college has traditionally be...
The Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act and Safer New York Schools
in Allergies, on August 20, 2007
Great news for food allergic schoolchildren in New York! governor eliot spitzer has signed into law the Allergy & Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2007 (AAMA; A.4051) , landmark legislation that will help protect New York schoolchildren who suffer from life-threatening food allergies. Th...
Outdoor News Update: Mountain Biking and Climbing
in The Outdoor Weblog, on July 11, 2007
...r sport evolved, and access to the Pacific Crest Trail was eliminated in 1988, before mountain bike advocacy had fully developed. With nearly 5,000 miles of iconic trail off-limits on either coast, mo...
71 % of Top U.S. Companies Lack Hispanic Representation on Their Boards
in Latina Viva, on June 25, 2007
...7 Corporate Governance Study allows HACR to continue to conduct research on issues important to our advocacy work in this area."
"The findings of the HACR governance study are compelling ...
Why Working from Home Pays More
in Home Based Business, on June 21, 2007
...elework option."
Chuck Wilsker, president and CEO of the Telework Coalition, a telecommuting advocacy group headquartered in Washington, agrees. "I have a hard time believing people are ma...
Genetically Modified Foods and Allergies
in Allergies, on June 18, 2007
...lete with references and data, or say nothing at all. That's what I call honest and responsible advocacy.
There is a lot of politics involved in the GMO market. Be careful, be discerning when rea...
Gaps in Diabetes Care and Better Self Care, Identified by Diabetes Professionals
in Daily Diabetic, on June 17, 2007
...payors
Create a public relations awareness campaign for all stakeholders.
Promote grassroots advocacy to support reimbursement for diabetes education programs.
Conduct research to dete...
ADA to Users of Avandia®: See Your Doctor
in Daily Diabetic, on June 15, 2007
...he nation's leading voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information and advocacy - The American Diabetes Association (ADA) - is strongly urging diabetes patients on the r...
For The Petrol Wary > GasPriceWatch.com
in carzz.org, on May 31, 2007
...tleman who runs gaspricewatch.com on MSNBC this weekend past and figured that a worthwhile consumer advocacy site would be important to pass on to you, dear reader. Based out of (why-oh-why) Ohio, the...
U.S. News Backlash Continues
in The Universities Weblog, on May 21, 2007
...s month the man behind the letter, Lloyd Thacker, founder of the Education Conservancy, a nonprofit advocacy group that opposes commercial influences on higher education, sent copies to more than 600 ...
Queen of Hearts Team raises money for heart and cancer charities
in The Gambling Weblog, on May 16, 2007
...o protect poker players' rights. The Poker Players Alliance promotes and protects poker through advocacy work in Washington, D.C., and throughout the nation. Mary Magazine sits on the board of the...
Don't Talk and Drive
in The Smart PDA, on May 12, 2007
... ago after being struck by a driver chatting on a cell phone. She now heads up a crash-victim's advocacy group called Pedestrian Inroads.
To be fair, it's human nature to go the easy way. And...
RIAA: The Truth Hurts
in P2P File Sharing, on May 3, 2007
...ization seems to forget that the American legal system is based not on impartiality but by vigorous advocacy. RIAA's response indeed pays Beckerman the highest possible compliment.
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RIAA: The Truth Hurts
in Digital Music - The Future, on May 3, 2007
...ization seems to forget that the American legal system is based not on impartiality but by vigorous advocacy. RIAA's response indeed pays Beckerman the highest possible compliment.
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May 6-12, 2007 is National Anxiety and Depressive Awareness Week
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 2, 2007
...ng to Mary Guardino, executive director of Freedom From Fear , a national nonprofit mental illness advocacy organization and one of the sponsors of the National Anxiety and Depressive Awareness Week:...
Children's Book Author Banned
in The Parenting Weblog, on April 27, 2007
...'s wait and see what the result of the informal investigation by the Harford County's Child Advocacy Center will be.
source: Baltimore Sun
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American Diabetes Association and Novo Nordisk Against Diabetes Discrimination
in Daily Diabetic, on April 27, 2007
...crimination against people with diabetes through the establishment of the ADA - Novo Nordisk Legal Advocacy Fellowship .
The said fellowship will provide assistance to people facing discrimination i...
DrScore's 7 Physician Traits to Drive Patient Satisfaction
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 12, 2007
... According to new survey/study recently released by DrScore (a patient advocacy research group providing an online environment for patients to rate their doctors for free and to use the site to ...
Amnesty International Goes Wireless
in The Smart PDA, on March 26, 2007
...just how much smartphones and PDAs are becoming a part of our life. Are we looking at a new form of advocacy, one that provides a genuine service to its " Volunteers "?...
Thinking About Buying a House? Pay Attention To This
in Latina Viva, on March 19, 2007
...said Aracely Panameno, director for Latino issues at the Center for Responsible Lending, a consumer advocacy group. "
Read the Full Article: Hispanics American Dream Hit By Mortgage Crisis ...
HSDPA Modems inside your taxi!
in Tech Without Wires, on March 14, 2007
...net via USB modems with HSDPA capabilities. No strings attached (pun intended)! This seems to be an advocacy of Vodafone HK to get more subscribers hooked with HSDPA by wetting their appetites while i...
Lightning does strike twice
in I got Spam?!, on March 13, 2007
...s that grant credit," said Ari Schwartz of the Center for Democracy and Technology, a consumer advocacy group in Washington. "They're not set up to be consumer-oriented businesses."...
Ironies Around Coal
in IfEnergy, on February 27, 2007
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This news article reports about members of the rainforest Action Network advocacy group, dressed as billionaires, protesting in front of the Merrill Lynch office at the Citigroup Center, N...
Hello, my name is Jayvee
in Tech Without Wires, on February 17, 2007
... from a coffee shop after doing the groceries.
If you want to read more about my personal life and advocacy as a blogger, click here ....
冒死声援熊猫烧香作者李俊
in Wangtam, on February 15, 2007
- 冒死声援熊猫烧香作者李俊
- 从贺卫方怒斥网编删贴说正当网络管理
- Social-Networking Sites Open Up
Facebook, Friendster, and others are starting to let third-party developers build new features to attract more users-and profits
- eBuddy Mobile…5 Million Users?
- eSocialLife : Connecting The World One Happy Hour At A Ti...
Gwyneth Paltrow & Damiani Host Fund Raiser
in The Jewelry Weblog, on February 13, 2007
...h problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. The American Cancer Society Eastern Division has 46 community-based offices, i...
The new lobbyist toolkit
in Sox First, on January 31, 2007
...h. Interviewed in the Knowledge@W.P. Carey series he says they need to better develop grass roots advocacy, much like the National Rife Association and farmers. All up, he says, lobbyists will find...
DRM Action Alert
in P2P File Sharing, on January 18, 2007
They're baaaaaaaaack. New Congress . Old entertainment biz tricks.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein has re-introduced the PERFORM Act, which forces both satellite and Internet broadcasters to use DRM or lose their license to broadcast music. The bill denies you the right to high quality recordings...
DRM Action Alert
in Digital Music - The Future, on January 18, 2007
They're baaaaaaaaack. New Congress. Old entertainment biz tricks.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein has re-introduced the PERFORM Act, which forces both satellite and Internet broadcasters to use DRM or lose their license to broadcast music. The bill denies you the right to high quality recordings...
Harrah's CEO named Chairman of AGA Board
in The Gambling Weblog, on January 12, 2007
...to the general public, elected officials, other decision makers and the media through education and advocacy." The lobbying group has its offices in Washington, DC....
Public Universities Seek Elite Status
in The Universities Weblog, on December 21, 2006
...e available to all qualified students," said Kati Haycock, director of the Education Trust, an advocacy group, "but that commitment appears to have diminished over time, as they choose to us...
Running for water ...
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on December 6, 2006
...lie Engle of the U.S., Canadian Ray Zahab and Kevin Lin from Taiwan.
Part personal quest and part advocacy campaign, the journey-the subject of a feature documentary film, "Running the Sahara,&...
Audeamus Great Reads
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on November 30, 2006
...rvation-Based Agriculture .
From Fieldstone Alliance , Power in Policy: A Funder's Guide to Advocacy and Civic Participation.
At Jossey-Bass , Momentum: Igniting Social Change in the Conne...
Byetta Makes Its Way Overseas...Finally
in Daily Diabetic, on November 16, 2006
...p control their blood-sugar levels before they become insulin-dependent. Many patients and diabetic advocacy groups report that people who take Byetta often lose weight, in contrast with some other ...
Cable-Television Piracy Rises in Asia
in The Digital TV Weblog, on October 25, 2006
... cannot sustain such losses," says Simon Twiston Davies, chief executive officer of Casbaa, an advocacy group representing 110 corporations in Asian broadcasting.
Estimates put 2006 revenue for ...
Conventional and Still Effective Home Business Marketing Tips
in Home Based Business, on October 4, 2006
... this later)
Next, you can also sponsor local or national events like concerts; or lend support to advocacy groups in exchange for exclusive rights for your home business. Lastly, try flyers. You can...
Grocery Shopping with the Kids
in The Parenting Weblog, on August 31, 2006
Grocery shopping is a Family Affair . We try to keep our 3-year old involved by letting him pick out -- based on the choices which my husband and I have already agreed is good for him -- what he may want. It may take a bit longer than normal but it sure is worth the trouble.
Should you pla...
Airport Security Measures: Travelling with Allergy Medications
in Allergies, on August 14, 2006
It's been three days since the passengers have been banned from carrying liquids, gels and lotions on board becasue of a terrorism threat. The current threat level remains high (code orange) , but yesterday, the US Transportation Security Administration has issued a few adjustments...
More microfinance resources
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on July 27, 2006
(Picture from Microfinance Gateway )
I've been trying to figure out how to use these microfinance links that I've been saving up, but haven't come up with an adequate solution. So instead of crafting a story around these, I'll post the links here as a resource and focus on cover...
NoNAIS.org - We Don't Need No Stinking Tags
in The RFID Weblog, on July 26, 2006
...onal Animal Identification System. I recently ran across their blog/website and found a very active advocacy outreach effort.
So, what is this NAIS they are fighting? NAIS is described on a USDA web...
An RFID Bill of Rights: Keep That Tag Off My Back!
in The Wireless Weblog, on July 25, 2006
...it's not just about implanted chips. Liz McIntyre, communication director for CASPIAN Consumer Advocacy and author of Spychips: How Major Corporations and Government Plan to Track Your Every Mo...
Irish Fight For Their Rights
in Digital Music - The Future, on July 25, 2006
Digital Rights Ireland has formed to fight for digital, civil, and legal rights. The group fights for consumer privacy, fair use, private copying, and laws that reflect how people use digital media. Digital Rights Ireland is actively involved in lobbying the Irish government.
More about the g...
Irish Fight For Their Rights
in P2P File Sharing, on July 25, 2006
Digital Rights Ireland has formed to fight for digital, civil, and legal rights. The group fights for consumer privacy, fair use, private copying, and laws that reflect how people use digital media. Digital Rights Ireland is actively involved in lobbying the irish government.
More abou...
US House Passes Anti-Online Gambling Bill
in The Gambling Weblog, on July 11, 2006
...ity 317-93 and was largely backed by the usual suspects of conservatives and 'family value' advocacy groups who have probably never seen an online casino let alone know how to play in one (alt...
Hands off the Internet
in Web 2.0, on July 4, 2006
...e backers of net neutrality are an odd mix of commercial giants such as Amazon, Google and eBay and advocacy groups such as the Christian Coalition and MoveOn.org. The commercial firms want to make su...
Audeamus Social Entrepreneur Awards Round #5
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on June 22, 2006
...an organization that helps small organizations around the world use video to assist in human rights advocacy. More on Caldwell at Global X on The Edge .
*From Nigeria, Super Eagles striker, Nwankw...
Audeamus Great Reads #4
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on June 22, 2006
... change in his community." She added, "I believe that Sandy's work and commitment and advocacy should be an example to other community leaders."
In other reads check out:
* Unt...
Summer Safety for the Kids
in The Parenting Weblog, on June 20, 2006
Fun in the sun may mean sunburns, knee scrapes from biking and/running, etc. With all the summer activities our children will be engaging in, we need to make sure of the potential dangers and how they can avoid them.
Check the Summer Safety Tip I and Summer Safety Tip II from the American A...
HR Outsourcing -PEO Danger Signs
in Bizinformer, on June 16, 2006
... warns David West, executive director of the Center for a Changing Workforce, a workers' rights advocacy group based in Seattle. If your PEO is poorly managed, or goes bankrupt, you could wind up ...
Audeamus Great Reads #3
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on June 9, 2006
...g soon worth a look, the Creative Community Builder's Handbook and the Funder's Guide to Advocacy .
*At the TSO Online Bookshop , The CSR Competency Framework Introductory Pack is avai...
Audeamus Social Entrepreneur Awards Round # 4
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on June 8, 2006
...an organization that helps small organizations around the world use video to assist in human rights advocacy. More on Caldwell at Global X on The Edge .
* Mark Earnden , who runs something called...
