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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

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Indian Country Today Media Network
This Journalist Determined to Get Native Stories in Mainstream Media

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Story about Chiara Sottile, a young Native American journalist whose goal is to get Native American news into the mainstream.

IMRU Radio and NPR shared a link.
Immerse Yourself In An Innocent, Ill-Fated Love

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In his novel Dream Boy, Jim Grimsley explores the beauty and violence of growing up gay in the rural South. Author Justin Torres offers this devastatingly beautiful novel to anyone who has ever been the target of a bully.

PRI Public Radio International
Higher tuition and less financial aid could result in today's college-age Americans becoming the first generation less educated than their parents. Is it more valuable to be skilled or educated? Is there a difference between the two? If so, what is it?
Current generation could be less educated than parents | PRI.ORG

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Higher tuition and less financial aid could result in today's college-age Americans becoming the first generation less educated than their parents.

State of the Re:UNION
With all that's recently transpired, SOTRU Contributor Rich Harwood of the Harwood Institute endows some sage advice on what humanity needs. We'll give you a hint ... it's not politics. ;)
It’s About Humanity, Not “Politics” | State of the Re:Union

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The nation is reeling from hurricanes, earthquakes, the Great Recession, two wars, and severe public sector budget cuts, among other challenges.

National Museum of the American Indian
Protests continue outside the White House against a proposed pipeline across the U.S. & Canada. The Indigenous Environmental Network is organizing the effort to bring indigenous people to the U.S. capital.
First Nations leaders join Keystone pipeline protest - North - CBC News

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Indigenous people from across North America are joining the White House protest against TransCanada's proposed Keystone XL pipeline, which would carry crude oil from northern Alberta to Gulf Coast refineries in Texas.

Gallup Solar
Biden calls for new clean energy policy for US: http://bit.ly/o5Ftrh

#gallupsolar #biden #cleaneenergy
Biden calls for new clean energy policy for US | ajc.com

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LAS VEGAS — The United States can't lead the world in the 21st century with its current energy policy, Vice President Joe Biden told alternative technology supporters Tuesday at a clean energy summit in Las Vegas.

Indian Country Today Media Network
November is now Recognized as Native American Heritage Month.

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State Assembly Recognizes November as Native American Heritage Month - Indian Country Today Media Ne

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California State Assembly passed ACR 72: California Native American Heritage Month which will recognize November as Native American Heritage Month and honor James Ramos, Mark Macarro, Nancy Ayala, and Mary Ann Andreas for their leadership in Indian country.

Gallup Solar
Meet The Next Round of #Alternative #Energy Innovators: http://bit.ly/pssu14

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Meet The Next Round of Alternative Energy Innovators

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UK Business News, UK Financial News, Share Prices, Market News, Company news, Economy News, Global Markets, UK Politics, Business Education

invisiblepeople.tv
Metro - Online voice for the homeless http://ow.ly/6hdkj

Online voice for the homeless

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Mark Horvath struggled with drug and alcohol addiction in the mid-1990s, which left him homeless on Hollywood Boulevard and then living in a church...

KOAT
We want to know this morning-- do you think colleges should be allowed to ask students if they're gay?
Illinois college becomes first to ask undergrads if they're gay

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Elmhurst College, a private liberal arts school in suburban Chicago affiliated with the United Church of Christ, has become the first college in the country to ask an optional question

PRI Public Radio International
Political wrangling and budget problems could hurt the Federal Emergency Management Agency's ability to help victims of disasters like Hurricane Irene. Why do you think we politicize everything? If diasaster aid can't be agreed upon, is there anything be held as universal?

FEMA aid to victims of Hurricane Irene could be limited | PRI.ORG

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Political wrangling and budget problems could hurt the Federal Emergency Management Agency's ability to help victims of disasters like Hurricane Irene.

Indian Country Today Media Network
On Friday, Cheyenne River Youth Project had its final event. 73 teens came to the Cokata Wiconi Teen Center to take part in a 5 on 5, double elimination tournament.

Check it out

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Native American Basketball Tournament - Indian Country Today Media Network.com

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On Friday, August 19, the Cheyenne River Youth Project (CRYP) in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, had its final event of their summer season. Seventy-three teenagers came to the Cokata Wiconi Teen Center to take part in a five-on-five, double elimination tournament.

State of the Re:UNION
O'Hare's Int'l Airport collaborates on helping a Chicago community find a second chance through learning the art of beekeeping. (Beeline is the "Buzz" word for the day.)

Chicago’s Airport: Bee-coming a Community | State of the Re:Union

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The role of community often takes on different meanings for occupants of our vast nation.

NM News

KOAT
State police officials apologized after a newspaper photographer was handcuffed on the highway. Watch the video and tell us if an apology was necessary
Video Shows Newspaper Photographer's Arrest

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- State police released dashcam video recently of an incident that left an Albuquerque Journal photographer and police officials apologizing.

KOAT
The CYFD secretary reveals to Target 7 her plans to clean up the department.
CYFD Secretary Talks About Recent Scandals

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Problems continue to plague the states Children, Youth and Families Department, after employees faced a slew of charges stemming from separate incidents earlier this month. Tuesday, August 30, 2011.

New Mexico in Focus
Gov's office says paying expected "mortgage" on Rail Runner means roads will suffer. (RP @bmasseyAP)
Twitter / Barry Massey: NM Gov seeks road money to ...

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NM Gov seeks road money to offset Rail Runner costs on DOT.

National Museum of the American Indian
Native American photographers share perspectives in special exhibition at NM museum

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SANTA FE, N.M. — A young Native American boy named Chii stares straight into the camera of Vicki Monks. His long, dark hair is tussled by the breeze as she captures his solemn expression while he waits for his family on the edge of a Yuchi burial ground in Oklahoma.

New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce
September Green Drinks: NEXT WEDNESDAY!!!!

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Greg Scheib, Program Manager with the State Energy Sector Partnership grant and Ashley Leach, Economist for the Labor Market Information Improvement grant will be speaking.

Indian Country Today Media Network
Did you know Chief Crazy Horse had enlisted as a scout in the U.S. Army and carried the rank of sergeant for four months up to his death?

Get the rest of the story.

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The Betrayal of Sergeant Crazy Horse - Indian Country Today Media Network.com

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Chuck Trimble on the betrayal of Crazy Horse and the splintering of Indian country in the 1970s.

Save New Mexico Seeds
Come and hear NM Country Music Award Nominee Richard Martin on Wednesday, August 31, 4-7pm in front of the Dixon Co-op for NATIVE CHILI WEEK.

KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4
State Police investigates officer caught on surveillance camera

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More information has been released regarding the officer caught on video having sex on the hood of a car in full uniform. > Surveillance photo shows State Police officer in sex act (Warning: Offensive photo)

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Agents raid NM gun store in border smuggling case

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Federal agents have raided a Deming gun store and arrested the owner, his wife and their two sons on a 30-count indictment accusing them of smuggling guns across the border with Mexico.

NMPolitics.net
Domenici conference starts today

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By Heath Haussamen • News • The 2011 Domenici Public Policy Conference starts today, and among those speaking will be former U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle and Gov. Susana Martinez.

New Mexico Magazine
Spice up your life! Try the Seasons of Taos Seasonings, a trio of all-natural seasonings, at your upcoming fall festivities. The selection, free of additives and preservatives, makes tasty marinades for grilling and spicy dips for family fiestas. Remember, variety is the spice of life!
Seasons of Taos Seasoning

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Clearly New Mexico
MUST READ on JournalWatch: Denise Tessier has an outstanding piece on the Journal's practice of either downplaying, or simply not printing, stories critical of the nuclear industry. And when it comes to promoting the industry, it's a whole other matter.

A Sin of Omission: Nuclear Power Plants Are Related to N.M.’s Atomic Story

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Earlier this summer, the Associated Press, of which the Albuquerque Journal is a member-subscriber, released a four–part series taking a highly critical look at the U.S. nuclear energy industry.

KGLP Slide Show

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Indian Country Today Media NetworkThis Journalist Determined to Get Native Stories in Mainstream Media http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2011/08/karuk-journalist-determined-to-get-native-stories-in-mainstream-media/

IMRU Radio and NPR shared a link.

PRI Public Radio InternationalHigher tuition and less financial aid could result in today's college-age Americans becoming the first generation less educated than their parents. Is it more valuable to be skilled or educated? Is there a difference between the two? If so, what is it?

State of the Re:UNIONWith all that's recently transpired, SOTRU Contributor Rich Harwood of the Harwood Institute endows some sage advice on what humanity needs. We'll give you a hint ... it's not politics. ;)

National Museum of the American IndianProtests continue outside the White House against a proposed pipeline across the U.S. & Canada. The Indigenous Environmental Network is organizing the effort to bring indigenous people to the U.S. capital.

Gallup Solar Biden calls for new clean energy policy for US: http://bit.ly/o5Ftrh #gallupsolar #biden #cleaneenergy

Gallup SolarMeet The Next Round of #Alternative #Energy Innovators: http://bit.ly/pssu14 #gallupsolar

invisiblepeople.tvMetro - Online voice for the homeless http://ow.ly/6hdkj

KOATWe want to know this morning-- do you think colleges should be allowed to ask students if they're gay?

State of the Re:UNIONO'Hare's Int'l Airport collaborates on helping a Chicago community find a second chance through learning the art of beekeeping. (Beeline is the "Buzz" word for the day.)

KOATState police officials apologized after a newspaper photographer was handcuffed on the highway. Watch the video and tell us if an apology was necessary

KOATThe CYFD secretary reveals to Target 7 her plans to clean up the department.

New Mexico in FocusGov's office says paying expected "mortgage" on Rail Runner means roads will suffer. (RP @bmasseyAP)

Save New Mexico SeedsCome and hear NM Country Music Award Nominee Richard Martin on Wednesday, August 31, 4-7pm in front of the Dixon Co-op for NATIVE CHILI WEEK.

Clearly New MexicoMUST READ on JournalWatch: Denise Tessier has an outstanding piece on the Journal's practice of either downplaying, or simply not printing, stories critical of the nuclear industry. And when it comes to promoting the industry, it's a whole other matter.

Indian Country Today Media Network
This Journalist Determined to Get Native Stories in Mainstream Media

http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2011/08/karuk-journalist-determined-to-get-native-stories-in-mainstream-media/

PRI Public Radio International
Higher tuition and less financial aid could result in today's college-age Americans becoming the first generation less educated than their parents. Is it more valuable to be skilled or educated? Is there a difference between the two? If so, what is it?

State of the Re:UNION
With all that's recently transpired, SOTRU Contributor Rich Harwood of the Harwood Institute endows some sage advice on what humanity needs. We'll give you a hint ... it's not politics. ;)

National Museum of the American Indian
Protests continue outside the White House against a proposed pipeline across the U.S. & Canada. The Indigenous Environmental Network is organizing the effort to bring indigenous people to the U.S. capital.

Gallup Solar
Biden calls for new clean energy policy for US: http://bit.ly/o5Ftrh

#gallupsolar #biden #cleaneenergy

Gallup Solar
Meet The Next Round of #Alternative #Energy Innovators: http://bit.ly/pssu14

#gallupsolar

invisiblepeople.tv
Metro - Online voice for the homeless http://ow.ly/6hdkj

KOAT
We want to know this morning-- do you think colleges should be allowed to ask students if they're gay?

State of the Re:UNION
O'Hare's Int'l Airport collaborates on helping a Chicago community find a second chance through learning the art of beekeeping. (Beeline is the "Buzz" word for the day.)

KOAT
State police officials apologized after a newspaper photographer was handcuffed on the highway. Watch the video and tell us if an apology was necessary

KOAT
The CYFD secretary reveals to Target 7 her plans to clean up the department.

New Mexico in Focus
Gov's office says paying expected "mortgage" on Rail Runner means roads will suffer. (RP @bmasseyAP)

Save New Mexico Seeds
Come and hear NM Country Music Award Nominee Richard Martin on Wednesday, August 31, 4-7pm in front of the Dixon Co-op for NATIVE CHILI WEEK.

Clearly New Mexico
MUST READ on JournalWatch: Denise Tessier has an outstanding piece on the Journal's practice of either downplaying, or simply not printing, stories critical of the nuclear industry. And when it comes to promoting the industry, it's a whole other matter.