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      <title>THIS man should be President!</title>
      <link>http://people.tribe.net/lenaatomika/blog/72b0630b-e47f-45e1-931f-2abc267dc445</link>
      <description>&lt;div&gt;Dennis Kucinich - www.Kucinich.us&#xD;
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Protecting the public interest in any economic "bailout"&#xD;
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Dear Friend,&#xD;
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The U.S. government has been turned into an engine that accelerates the wealth upwards into the hands of a few. The Wall Street bailout, the Iraq War, military spending, tax cuts to the rich, and a for-profit health care system are all about the acceleration of wealth upwards. And now, the American people are about to pay the price of the collapse of the $513 trillion Ponzi scheme of derivatives. Yes, that’s half a quadrillion dollars. Our first trillion dollar compression bandage will hardly stem the hemorrhaging of an unsustainable Ponzi scheme built on debt "de-leverages."&#xD;
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Does anyone seriously think that our public and private debts of some $45 trillion will be paid? That the administration's growth of the federal debt from $5.6 trillion to $9.8 trillion while borrowing another trillion dollars from Social Security has nothing to do with this? Does anyone not see that when we spend nearly $16,000 for every family of four in our society for the military each year that we are heading over the cliff?&#xD;
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This is a debt crisis, not a credit crisis. Just as FDR had to save capitalism after Wall Street excesses, we have to re-invigorate our economy with real - not imaginary - growth. It does not address the never-ending war on the middle class.&#xD;
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The same corporate interests that profited from the closing of U.S. factories, the movement of millions of jobs out of America, the off-shoring of profits, the out-sourcing of workers, the crushing of pension funds, the knocking down of wages, the cancellation of health care benefits, the sub-prime lending are now rushing to Washington to get money to protect themselves.&#xD;
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The double standard is stunning: their profits are their profits, but their losses are our losses.&#xD;
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This bailout will not bring real jobs back to America. It will not bring back jobs that make things. It does not rebuild our schools, streets, neighborhoods, parks or bridges. The major product of this financial economy is now debt. Industrial capitalism has been destroyed.&#xD;
In the next few days I will push for a plan that includes equity for every American in any taxpayer investment in this so-called bail-out plan. Since the bailout will cost each and every American about $2,300, I have proposed the creation of a United States Mutual Trust Fund, which will take control of $700 billion in stock assets, convert those assets to shares, and distribute $2,300 worth of shares to new individual savings accounts in the name of each and every American.&#xD;
I will also insist that all of the following issues be considered in whatever Congress passes:&#xD;
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   1. Reinstatement of the provisions of Glass-Steagall, which forbade speculation&#xD;
   2. Re-regulation of the finance, insurance, and real estate industries&#xD;
   3. Accountability on the part of those who took the companies down:&#xD;
        a) resignations of management&#xD;
        b) givebacks of executive compensation packages&#xD;
        c) limitations on executive compensation&#xD;
        d) admission by CEO's of what went wrong and how, prior to any government  bailout&#xD;
   4. Demands for transparencey&#xD;
        a) with respect to analyzing the transactions which took the companies down&#xD;
        b) with respect to Treasury's dealings with the companies pre and post-bailout&#xD;
   5. An equity position for the taxpayers&#xD;
         a) some form of ownership of assets&#xD;
   6. Some credible formula for evaluating the price of the assets that the government is buying.&#xD;
   7. A sunset clause on the legislation&#xD;
   8. Full public disclosure by members of Congress of assets held, with possible conflicts put in blind trust.&#xD;
   9. A ban on political campaign contributions from officers of corporations receiving bailouts&#xD;
  10. A requirement that 2008 cycle candidates return political contributions to officers and representatives of corporations receiving bailouts&#xD;
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And, most importantly, some mechanism for direct assistance to homeowners saddled with unreasonable or unmanageable mortgages, as well as protection for renters who have lived up to their obligation but fall victim to financial tragedy when the property they live in undergoes foreclosure.&#xD;
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These are just some thoughts on the run. You will hear more from me tomorrow.&#xD;
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Dennis J Kucinich&#xD;
www.Kucinich.us&#xD;
216-252-9000   877-933-6647&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:50:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>LenaAtomika</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-09-24T01:50:01Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Volunteers Desperately Needed for the "Good Medicine 2 Health &amp;amp; Wellness Fair"</title>
      <link>http://people.tribe.net/lenaatomika/blog/bf305fb0-564b-482d-a579-8c5d0774da91</link>
      <description>&lt;div&gt;First of all, we want to express our deep gratitude for your offer to volunteer for this upcoming event. Without you, we wouldn't be able to do this...literally.&#xD;
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So, I am going to list the areas where we need volunteers - please indicate if you have experience or preference in any of the areas. I will do my best to place you accordingly. Regardless, the day promises to be a fun-filled, educational, and healing experience for everyone.&#xD;
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The shifts we have vary a bit, so please indicate your availability. We appreciate any 4 hour shift, and especially need people for the AM Set-Up &amp;amp; PM Breakdown. We could really use 6+ hours, if you can swing it.&#xD;
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NOTE: Food and/or Treatments will be offered, in exchange for your volunteer work.&#xD;
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Volunteers Needed from 7am-10pm. Actual event hours are from 11am-8pm.&#xD;
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The Areas (please note shifts vary in length):&#xD;
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* AM Set-Up (7am-12pm)&#xD;
* Ticket Sales (2 shifts: 10am-2pm &amp;amp; 2-6pm)&#xD;
* Ticket Takers (2 shifts: 10am-2pm &amp;amp; 2-6pm)&#xD;
* Guest Services Table (2 shifts: 10am-2pm &amp;amp; 2-6pm)&#xD;
* Check-In Table (2 shifts: 10am-2pm &amp;amp; 2-6pm)&#xD;
* Will-Call Table (2 shifts: 10am-2pm &amp;amp; 2-6pm)&#xD;
* Educator Merchandise Table (11am-5pm)&#xD;
* Stage Manager Assistant (All Day)&#xD;
* VIP Assistant (2 shifts: 11:30am-4pm &amp;amp; 4-8:30pm)&#xD;
* Practitioner Room Assistants (2 shifts: 10am-2pm &amp;amp; 2-6pm)&#xD;
* Food Service (3 shifts: 10am-2pm; 2-6pm; &amp;amp; 6-10pm)&#xD;
* Facilitator Support - to help w/ flow of event (2 shifts: 11am-3pm &amp;amp; 3-7pm)&#xD;
* Music Stages - need strong roadie types (Main: 4-10pm; Rooftop: 10am-2pm &amp;amp; 2-6pm)&#xD;
* Vendor Assistance (3 shifts: 8am-12pm; 12-4pm; &amp;amp; 4-8pm)&#xD;
* Street Marketing (2 shifts: 10am-2pm &amp;amp; 2-6pm)&#xD;
* New Earth Table Assistant (2 shifts: 11am-3:30pm &amp;amp; 3:30-8pm)&#xD;
* Film/Photography - to photograph &amp;amp; film event (2 shifts: 11am-3:30pm &amp;amp; 3:30-8pm)&#xD;
* PM Breakdown (4-10pm)&#xD;
* Pre-Event Help (Anytime on Thursday 9/11, Friday 9/12 or Saturday 9/13)&#xD;
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Again, please indicate in which area you would like to help, and which shifts you are available to do. I look forward to your response. And please forward this to anyone else that you think might be interested, as we could use all the help we can get.&#xD;
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Thank you!&#xD;
www.newearthlife.org&#xD;
www.thegoodmedicine.org&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:56:25 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>LenaAtomika</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-09-10T01:56:25Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Volunteers Desperately Needed for Venice Eco-Fest, Saturday, June 28th!!!</title>
      <link>http://people.tribe.net/lenaatomika/blog/46f7234d-bc31-4e49-a7ca-25937ad4703f</link>
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										&lt;div&gt;We are looking for people to help throughout the day - from 6am-10pm.&#xD;
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The shifts are as follows:&#xD;
Set-up (this is where we need the most help): 6-10:30am - Tasks: traffic &amp;amp; vendor guides; booth security; booth &amp;amp; grounds set-up, which includes hanging signs &amp;amp; banners&#xD;
During Festival: 10am-1pm, 1-4pm, 4-7pm - Tasks: info booth staff; recycling &amp;amp; clean-up; assist vendors; assist in children's area/activities; assist at main stage&#xD;
Break-down: 7-10pm - Tasks: traffic &amp;amp; vendor guides; booth security; recycling &amp;amp; clean-up, etc.&#xD;
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Please let me know for which of these you are available...and multiple shifts are gladly accepted! I will assign people to the various different tasks. :)&#xD;
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And please spread the word - we need to staff around 90 volunteers. So, if you know of anyone else that's interested, please have them contact me.&#xD;
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Thank you for offering your time to help promote a healthier environment &amp;amp; world. I look forward to hearing from you, and to working with you!&#xD;
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Best,&#xD;
Lena&#xD;
Volunteer Coordinator&#xD;
Venice Eco-Fest&#xD;
EarthDay LA&#xD;
www.earthdayla.org&#xD;
(866) 220-2370&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:25:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>LenaAtomika</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-06-24T07:25:37Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Leonardo DiCaprio's Film: The 11th Hour!</title>
      <link>http://people.tribe.net/lenaatomika/blog/6841096e-6620-4766-9ffd-44baad0f3d4d</link>
      <description>&lt;div&gt;TAKE ACTION and win 2 TICKETS to the premiere of the most ground breaking, transformative film you will see this year...&#xD;
The 11th Hour!&#xD;
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The premiere is August 8th in Hollywood, California. It's a fancy, dress up, red carpet event. That's right, just like you see on TV. Take action and you could be on the guest list!&#xD;
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Taking action means GETTING THE WORD OUT. The more people that see this film, the more the real story of the Earth and human impact upon it will be understood. Then people can begin to focus on the plethora of solutions available to us today.&#xD;
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THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY, to really make a difference, to change your life, and that of others. To be a catalyst in the movement that is beginning to shake people from their slumber. You are a world changer right? Well, GET OUT THERE AND MAKE IT HAPPEN! And then come back and tell us all about it. And then go find some high heels, or a bowtie, cuz you might just be needing them real soon...&#xD;
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THE TASK:&#xD;
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We want you to spread the word about The 11th Hour and its environmental message. Be sure to mention our website www.11thhouraction.com.&#xD;
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NEED SOME IDEAS:&#xD;
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- Posting the Youtube trailer across the internet on profiles, blogs, websites, news sites and wherever else you can: www.11thhouraction.com/trailer&#xD;
- Using your Myspace or Facebook profile to tell people about the film&#xD;
- Get a petition of pledges to see the movie.&#xD;
- Think of your own inventive ways.&#xD;
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Feel free to use any of the materials like the Youtube embed code and the download resources at www.11thhouraction.com/media. Once you're done, send us an email telling us what you have done, including images or video links to show us what you've done, to: competition@11thhouraction.com. We'll judge the best and inform the winner via email!!! This competition ends 8/8/07.&#xD;
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The 11th Hour opens August 17th in LA &amp;amp; New York, check here for additional dates and locations.&#xD;
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:45:46 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>LenaAtomika</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-07-25T21:45:46Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Earth Day LA (Sat., April 14) - Call for Volunteers!</title>
      <link>http://people.tribe.net/lenaatomika/blog/6621bb3a-70f7-46ae-9c87-82702b21c488</link>
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										&lt;div&gt;Hello everyone:&#xD;
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I am the Volunteer Coordinator for this year's Earth Day L.A. on the Santa Monica Promenade, and I'm posting this because WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!!  :)  &#xD;
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It's an all day event, and we need to make sure that we're fully staffed.  If you love your Mother Earth, and/or you're passionate about the environment, nutrition/health, global warming, etc. WE WANT YOU!  :)  Plus we'll feed you!&#xD;
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Please log on to www.earthdayla.org. Click on the "Register Now" selection, and then on "Sign Up To Be A Volunteer".  Your information will be forwarded to me, and I will get in touch w/ you regarding the details.&#xD;
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Just a heads up on the shifts we're looking to fill:&#xD;
(6:30am-11am): Set-Up &#xD;
(10:30am-3:00pm): Various Tasks&#xD;
(2:30pm-7:00pm): Various Tasks&#xD;
(6:30pm-10pm): Breakdown&#xD;
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FYI: Any 3+ Hour Shift will help - the most needed and hardest to fill are the morning and evening shifts.  Your help will be greatly appreciated by us and the Earth!   :)&#xD;
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Thank You!!!&#xD;
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2007 07:54:58 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>LenaAtomika</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2007-03-30T07:54:58Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Bird Flu Scare:  See who profits and other interesting bits of info...</title>
      <link>http://people.tribe.net/lenaatomika/blog/e20ab5aa-cda2-4fa7-89d7-ba0623cf432a</link>
      <description>&lt;div&gt; ORGANIC BYTES #81&#xD;
Health, Justice and Sustainability News Tidbits with an Edge!&#xD;
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5/10/2006&#xD;
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Subscribe to this Bi-weekly Email Newsletter: http://www.organicconsumers.org/organicbytes.htm&#xD;
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Written and edited by Craig Minowa and Ronnie Cummins&#xD;
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IN THIS ISSUE&#xD;
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    * ALERT: STOP THE USDA’S LATEST SNEAK ATTACK ON ORGANIC STANDARDS&#xD;
    * ALERT: FREE THOUSANDS OF AMERICA’S ORGANIC COWS FROM INTENSIVE CONFINEMENT&#xD;
    * HORIZON AND AURORA BANNED IN CO-OPS&#xD;
    * PROTEST STARBUCKS&#xD;
    * DESPITE BIG SODA PR, COMPANIES WON'T BE LEAVING SCHOOLS&#xD;
    * BIRD FLU SCARE HITS U.S. - IN A MADE-FOR-TV MOVIE&#xD;
    * VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS &amp;amp; THE BIRD FLU PANDEMIC&#xD;
    * QUICK TIDBITS&#xD;
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ALERT: STOP THE USDA’S LATEST SNEAK ATTACK ON ORGANIC STANDARDS&#xD;
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, no doubt hoping to limit public controversy, has announced a very short public comment period (ends May 12, 2006) on proposed new federal regulations that will weaken organic standards. USDA’s proposed amendments, supported by grocery store chains and large food corporations, will allow so-called organic dairy feedlots to continuously import calves from conventional farms—where the calves have been weaned on blood, dosed with antibiotics, and fed genetically engineered grains and slaughterhouse waste. USDA’s new rules will also allow over 500 artificial (synthetic) substances in organic processed foods without prior scrutiny and review by the National Organic Standards Board. USDA’s latest efforts are basically an attempt to codify last fall’s controversial “Sneak Attack” in Congress, when industry players and the Organic Trade Association convinced the Republican Party majority to attach a last minute rider to the 2006 Agricultural Appropriations Bill. Take action now and tell the USDA to back off on lowering standards! http://www.organicconsumers.org/sos.cfm&#xD;
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Please send a donation to the OCA so we can continue to fight to preserve organic standards!&#xD;
Donate Now!&#xD;
http://www.organicconsumers.org/donations.htm&#xD;
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ALERT: FREE THOUSANDS OF AMERICA’S ORGANIC COWS FROM INTENSIVE CONFINEMENT&#xD;
The USDA is also seeking public comments on revisions it has made to the National Organic Program regarding pasture access for organic dairy cattle. Two of the largest organic dairy companies in the nation, Horizon Organic (a subsidiary of Dean Foods), a supplier to Wal-Mart and many health food stores; and Aurora Organic, a supplier of private brand name organic milk to Costco, Safeway, Giant, Wild Oats and others, are purchasing the majority of their milk from so-called organic feedlot dairies where the cows are kept in intensive confinement, with little or no access to pasture. Together, Horizon and Aurora control nearly 65% of the organic dairy market. Recent scientific studies have shown that humanely raised, grass-fed dairy and beef are qualitatively better for human health and the environment. Take action to close the loopholes in organic standards that currently allow factory farm dairies to call their products “organic.”&#xD;
http://www.organicconsumers.org/nosb2.htm&#xD;
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HORIZON AND AURORA BANNED IN CO-OPS&#xD;
One month ago, after a poll of our members, the Organic Consumers Association called on consumers to boycott dairy companies like Horizon and Aurora for their practice of raising "organic" cattle on intensive confinement feedlots. A number of natural food stores and co-ops across the U.S. are beginning to respond to concerned consumers and removing suspect dairy products from their stores. The Wedge Co-op in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the second largest co-op in the U.S., no longer carries Horizon products. In Colorado, the Boulder Co-op Market, has also discontinued stocking Horizon products. Amy Wyatt, Assistant General Manager for the Co-op, says, "Based on our concerns regarding Horizon's practices, we didn't feel that continuing to carry this company's products was consistent with our mission and values.” Dean Foods, Horizon’s parent company, is also starting to come under fire for abandoning U.S. organic soybean farmers and importing cheap soybeans from China, where organic standards are dubious, and farm labor wages and conditions are abysmal. Dean Foods now controls the nation’s largest organic soymilk brand, Silk, as well as the largest organic tofu brand, White Wave.   &#xD;
Learn more: http://www.organicconsumers.org/2006/article_400.cfm&#xD;
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	PROTEST STARBUCKS: Frankenbucks National Week of Action June 19th-25th&#xD;
Despite years of grassroots pressure, Starbucks continues to serve milk from cows that are injected with Monsanto’s controversial genetically engineered recombinant bovine growth hormone, also known as rBGH or rBST. Virtually every industrial country, except for the United States, has banned the use of rBGH. Milk produced from cows injected with rBGH poses serious hazards to human health, including increased risks for cancer. The time has come to kick rBGH off the market, once and for all. If Starbucks, a major buyer of milk, were to ban rBGH dairy products in its coffee beverages other major corporations would likely do the same.  Join OCA and allies June 19-25, to protest or leaflet at Starbucks cafes in your neighborhood. Help us reach our goal of 300 actions! Click here to leaflet Starbucks or for more information http://organicconsumers.org/Starbucks/&#xD;
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DESPITE BIG SODA PR, COMPANIES WON'T BE LEAVING SCHOOLS&#xD;
Last week, big soda producers like Coca-Cola and Pepsi sucked up volumes of positive press after announcing that they were removing soda pop from U.S. schools. The beverage companies seemed to be finally responding to pressure from parents across the nation concerned about junk foods and beverages in schools and childhood obesity. A closer look at the actual statements of the soda giants, however, reveals that no actual implementation of these policies is planned. In fact, according to the American Beverage Association, an industry trade group representing soda companies, the so-called new policy is completely voluntary, and first requires that individual school districts actually request to have soda machines removed. Susan Neely, president of the American Beverage Association said: "This is a voluntary policy, but I think schools will want to follow it." Because school districts already have the power to add or remove vending machines from schools, last week's policy announcement from the soda industry amounts to nothing more than another deceptive, albeit clever PR campaign.&#xD;
Learn more: http://www.organicconsumers.org/2006/article_404.cfm&#xD;
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BIRD FLU SCARE HITS U.S. - IN A MADE-FOR-TV MOVIE&#xD;
Last night, ABC aired a movie entitled "Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America". The film portrayed a worse-case scenario outbreak where millions of people die within the first few weeks of an avian flu pandemic. The network advertised the film as being based on fact and stated it was "one step ahead of the headlines." A coalition of public interest organizations, including the Organic Consumers Association have called on ABC to take a step back from sensationalism and present its viewers with factual information on the spread of such diseases. A letter written by the coalition to Anne Sweeney, the President of Disney-ABC, states "The role of large industrial-scale poultry operations – where up to hundreds of thousands of birds can be housed indoors in cramped conditions  – is not being examined by most of the media or by government officials charged with preventing the spread of the virus.  Such facilities not only provide prime conditions for the mutation and spread of the virus between birds, but also rely heavily on genetically similar birds not likely to be resistant to disease."&#xD;
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VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS &amp;amp; THE BIRD FLU PANDEMIC&#xD;
The White House is advising the public to stockpile food and water to prepare for a potential bird flu pandemic. The Bush Administration's report states that since the pandemic could kill as many as two million Americans, massive taxpayer subsidies must be handed over to the pharmaceutical industry to develop a magic bullet vaccine. Meanwhile, according to Wall Street analysts, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has already pocketed million dollars off of his investments in the company Gilead Sciences, the California biotech company that owns the rights to Tamiflu, the world’s most popular influenza remedy.  On the other hand, the United Nations global coordinator on Avian Influenza is considering a more holistic approach to dealing with a potential outbreak. The result is a series of  reports, including one entitled, "The Pivotal Role for Natural Products in Countering an Avian Influenza Pandemic". The report, authored by four leading scientists and doctors in the fields of nutritional medicine and health, focuses on the key nutrients zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin A as primary supplemental medicines to strengthen peoples’ immunes systems to fight off the flu. According to the report's lead author, "Following an extensive review of over 250 peer reviewed studies, we believe that the protocols developed here can help to buy time and fill the gap between the outbreak of a pandemic and the months or years required for development and manufacture of effective vaccines." Learn more: http://www.organicconsumers.org/2006/article_407.cfm&#xD;
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QUICK TIDBITS&#xD;
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France’s top judicial court has denied Monsanto's requests to grow test plots of genetically engineered corn in two locations. The court says the biotech corporation has not provided enough details about where these experimental field trials would be located. Monsanto has responded by saying that despite the court ruling, the corporation will continue testing genetically engineered crops in France. "We'll continue our experiments, but we might have to change a bit the way we ask for licenses in the future," said Yann Fichet, director of external relations for Monsanto France. Learn more: http://www.organicconsumers.org/2006/article_406.cfm&#xD;
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Over 1600 sheep apparently died this month in India after ingesting genetically engineered (GE) cotton. The massive deaths occurred after several days of grazing in fields where Monsanto’s Bt and herbicide resistant spliced varieties of cotton were planted. Scientists from India's Centre for Sustainable Agriculture are calling on the government to launch a study into the impacts of GE cotton toxins. Learn more: http://www.organicconsumers.org/2006/article_387.cfm&#xD;
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      <description>&lt;div&gt;STOP GLOBAL WARMING!&#xD;
MARCH &amp;amp; RALLY!&#xD;
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2006, NOON - 2 pm&#xD;
Downtown LA&#xD;
Please forward this email to all your lists. &#xD;
Print out and distribute the attached flyer.&#xD;
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Global warming is increasing hurricane intensity, destroying coral reefs, raising sea levels and threatening life on this planet as we have known it. &#xD;
On May 20, please join people from across the Southland - to demonstrate our concern, increase public awareness, and promote personal and government efforts to reduce global warming. &#xD;
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Meet us Saturday noon, at the L.A. County Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple St. in Downtown LA (90012). Take transit (www.mta.net) or car pool and park across the street in Cathedral Parking lot ($14) or use 5-hour meters 3 blocks west on Fremont Ave.&#xD;
We will march less than a mile to the South Lawn of LA City Hall, at the corner of West First and South Spring St., for a Rally, 1-2:30 pm, featuring Mary Nichols, Director, UCLA Institute of the Environment, plus John Quigley (who saved the Old Glory oak tree).&#xD;
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Dress as an endangered plant or animal, or in green.  Bring signs and banners. Please RSVP to info@EarthDayLA.org if you can be there, and whether or not you can bring a sign or banner.  We need volunteer parade marshals.&#xD;
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For Info: 888-295-8372, info@EarthDayLA.org, www.EarthDayLA.org&#xD;
Volunteers Needed: RSVP to info@EarthDayLA.org   &#xD;
Community Service Credit Available&#xD;
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Organized by Earth Day Los Angeles; Jim Stewart &amp;amp; Susan Leonard&#xD;
Co-sponsored by California League of Conservation Voters, California Climate Action Registry, Endangered Habitats League, Global Green, Physicians for Social Responsibility, Sierra Club, Southern California Ecumenical Council, and more&#xD;
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We have chosen Saturday, May 20, because it is the weekend before the opening on May 24 of the new Al Gore film, "An Inconvenient Truth" (see www.ClimateCrisis.net).  We are hoping that the combination of this March and Rally, plus the film, will increase the public's awareness of Global Warming and stimulate more action.&#xD;
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Attend the opening weekend May 24-29 of&#xD;
An Inconvenient Truth, film featuring Al Gore on Global Warming:&#xD;
Arclight Theater, 6360 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood 90028&#xD;
Laemmle's Monica Fourplex, 1332 2nd St. Santa Monica, CA 90401&#xD;
Starting June 2&#xD;
AMC Century City 15, 10250 S Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067&#xD;
Laemmle's Playhouse 7, 673 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101&#xD;
Pacific Galleria Stadium 16, 15301 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403&#xD;
Edwards University 6, 4245 Campus Drive, Irvine CA 92612&#xD;
Starting June 9&#xD;
Mann Rancho Niguel, 25471 Rancho Niguel Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677&#xD;
Starting June 16&#xD;
Century 20 Bella Terra, 7777 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647&#xD;
Century Stadium 25, 1501 W Katella Ave, Orange, CA 92867&#xD;
Regency, 4711 Lakeview Canyon Rd, Westlake Village, CA 91361&#xD;
Century 10 Ventura Downtown, 555 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001&#xD;
Regency Paseo Camarillo Cinemas, 390 Lantana St, Camarillo, CA 93010&#xD;
For film info, maps and sign up, see: www.ClimateCrisis.net&#xD;
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Support AB 32, Nunez-Pavley California Global Warming Solutions Act&#xD;
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Don't Add to Global Warming!  Be Carbon Neutral!  Go to www.NativeEnergy.com&lt;/div&gt;</description>
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