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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

National News









Arsenic in Indian Water Tables Can Cause Diabetes, Other Illnesses

Article here…
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Today's National Native News Headlines (10/25/11):

- Alaska Native Veterans Press U.S. Government and Lawmakers for Help
- Native Youth in Wisconsin Exercise the Power of their Voice Against Domestic Violence and Abuse

Today in History
During this week in 1994, the Indigenous Peoples’ Brain Injury Association was founded. It was established for the benefit of all tribes in North Dakota.
Native America Calling shared their own note: Today's Program 10/25/11: Best Ways to Stay Breast Cancer Free.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011– Best Ways to Stay Breast Cancer Free: Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among Native American women over the age of 45.
State of the Re:UNION shared a link.
stateofthereunion.comState of the Re:Union contributor Rich Harwood of the Harwood Institute offers some sage advice
Occupy D.C. protesters welcomed by local homeless - The Washington Post http://ow.ly/78L63
 
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Although some of the homeless resent the newcomers’ claim on the park, many said the new neighbors are doing what city leaders have struggled to do...
Occupiers Dance Carefully with Police, Homeless in Long Beach, CA http://ow.ly/78L7C
 
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LONG BEACH, Calif. -- At 10 p.m. every night, the Long Beach occupation moves off the lawn of Lincoln Park
Breaking news: Police have arrested three young men in the shooting death of the Brooklyn mom who died trying to save kids.http://wapo.st/qGbn08
 
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She died shielding schoolchildren from a rooftop gunman. Why isn't this a national story?
Does the first lady have it right? Are food deserts really the issue?
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Blogging the Beltway: While in Chicago she talks food access, despite detractors who say that's not the problem.




New video from the 1491's on violence against Native American women with resources from the Indian Law Resource Center. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qvcA77qppk
 
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Please circulate this video relaying the atrocious stats against Native American women. Music by the Bastard Fairies. Video by the1491s
Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs step in. http://ow.ly/78Yf5
 
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In today's link roundup: Carver bank gets cash from investors. Plus: Is Cain the GOP's outsider within?
ESPN Announcer Apologizes for ‘Trail of Tears’ Comment

Video and Article here…
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2011/10/espn-trail-of-tears-comment-apology/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=espn-trail-of-tears-comment-apology&utm_campaign=fb-posts
 
Should Obama ignore Occupy Wall Street? http://ow.ly/78Yg0
 
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The public official-turned-bank executive urged the president to tone down his supposedly anti-business rhetoric.


A group of scientists have recommended testing out the safety of the current anthrax vaccine, which is deemed safe for adults, when its administered to children.
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A group of scientists have recommended testing out the safety of the current anthrax vaccine, which is deemed safe for adults, when its administered to children.




As consumers try to find safe places for their cash, they're putting banks in a pickle. Banks actually pay to keep you cash and because they're not lending it or investing it, it's costing them money.
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As consumers try to find safe places for their cash, they're putting banks in a pickle. Banks actually pay to keep you cash and because they're not lending it or investing it, it's costing them money.
The Museum of Modern Art has a new exhibition that showcases how people interact with the objects in their everyday world, and the emotions they provoke.
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The Museum of Modern Art has a new exhibition that showcases how people interact with the objects in their everyday world, and the emotions they provoke.


Texas Gov. Rick Perry, a Republican presidential hopeful, has proposed a flat tax plan that would be voluntary, and reduce the tax rate on most Americans. Republicans call it a tax cut for the rich.
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Texas Gov. Rick Perry, a Republican presidential hopeful, has proposed a flat tax plan that would be voluntary, and reduce the tax rate on most Americans. Republicans call it a tax cut for the rich.


What do you think about think about the HPV vaccine? Would you get it?
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ATLANTA (CNN) -- A federal government advisory committee could decide Tuesday whether to recommend doctors vaccinate boys as young as 11 against the human papillomavirus, commonly referred to as HPV. Tuesday, October 25, 2011.

NM News



NMPolitics.net shared a link.
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By Emanuele Corso • Commentary • It’s no surprise that N.M. Education Secretary Designate Hanna Skandera is taking steps to undermine public education. The problem is that the educational model she and her backers pursue isn’t education at all. It’s operant conditioning.
 
Congratulations to the New Mexico Lobos men's soccer team on a #1 ranking in the country! There are three home games left including this Friday night - get out and cheer them on. Everyone's a Lobo!
www.golobos.com
 
Lobos Named New No. 1 by Top Drawer; Baldinger Makes Team of the Week The Lobos have not been ranked No. 1 in the country since 2005, during their run to the College Cup Championship Game.
 
Have you heard the story about Dan Foley meeting Val Kilmer?
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http://www.newmexicoinfocus.org/
 
- In a rare extra to a web extra, Dan Foley explains his story about meeting Val Kilmer and a mischievous move
New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce shared a link.
archive.constantcontact.comAlbuquerque, NM (October 23, 2011) - On the heels of a successful statewide renewable energy conference, the New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce today announced that 31 New Mexico business leaders have sent a letter to U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar
Clearly New Mexico shared a link.
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Protesters are not backing down after the University of New Mexico announced Monday they will not renew the permit for (Un)Occupy Albuquerque to protest at Yale Park on the UNM campus.


Clearly New Mexico shared an event: News for All People Book Tour stops at University of New Mexico.
Tuesday, October 25 at 12:00pm, University of New Mexico
Celebrating the life of pueblo historian Joe Sando at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, NM Tuesday, October 25, 2011. IPCC President Ron Solimon talks about Sando and his contributions during a lunch presentation which includes a video.


Judge James Hall has denied the Martinez administration's request to appoint a special master.
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Judge James Hall's order denying the appointment of a special master to handle the remaining redistricting work in New Mexico.
NMELC’s Written Comments to the EPA's National Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
nmenvirolaw.orgTo date, no commercial ISL operation has been able to restore groundwater to pre-mining conditions.
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The man accused of killing a toddler and seriously injuring his twin brother in a crash while high on drugs has been found guilty. >Man says he didn't know kids were in other car > Holidays a tough time for family who lost infant son
New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce shared a link.
archive.constantcontact.comCarolyn Parrs is co-founder of Mind Over Markets, a dedicated green marketing communications company in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Some Good News from Intel! http://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/news/2011/10/25/epa-intel-others-with-new-mexico.html?ed=2011-10-25&s=article_du&ana=e_du_pub
 
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The New Mexico SBA and the New Mexico Small Business Development Center - Procurement Technical Assistance Program will hold a free event to help small businesses in New Mexico on Thursday, October 27. There will be three workshops on the following topics:

• 8 am to Noon: An overview of government certifications including the SBA 8(a) and HUBZone programs, veteran certifications, and the General...See More
www.nmsbdc.org
 




Have you ever been to Clayton New Mexico? Check out this article to see why you should! http://www.nmmarketplace.com/index.php?q=content%2Ftouring-new-mexico-clayton
 
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The northeastern part of New Mexico is one of the lesser known regions of our state. Yet it was the first part of New Mexico to be annexed by the U.S.A. That far corner of the state above the Canadian River was actually part of the Louisiana Purchase of 1803.
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Many New Mexico residents dread their natural gas bills during fall and winter. With the first cold snap moving in, we searched for ways to save you money.
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The eviction notice has been served, the deadline is now up. "(Un)Occupy Albuquerque" was given until 10 p.m. Tuesday to leave Yale Park.
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The document said the next morning after the family took their showers, they started hearing strange sounds coming from the bathroom.
Aurora Borealis Appears as Far South as New Mexico

Video here…
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2011/10/aurora-borealis-appears-as-far-south-as-new-mexico/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=aurora-borealis-appears-as-far-south-as-new-mexico&utm_campaign=fb-posts
 


The latest news on the protests: More updates and full story tomorrow morning
http://www.dailylobo.com/index.php/article/2011/10/protesters_arrested_at_yale_park
 
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NMPolitics.net shared a link.
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By Heath Haussamen • Commentary • True debates are rare in politics these days, so it was refreshing to see the Las Cruces mayoral candidates engage in a real live debate on Tuesday.




NMPolitics.net shared a link.
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By Heath Haussamen • Analysis • Michael Ray Huerta and Dolores Connor outperformed incumbent Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima at Tuesday’s debate, but they didn’t spend enough time rebutting his argument for why he deserves to be re-elected.


New Mexico State Police arrested dozens of "(Un)Occupy Albuquerque" protesters at Yale Park on the University of New Mexico campus Tuesday night. More than 20 protesters said they will remain overnight after police cleared the area.


A photo from KOAT reporter Todd Unger of riot police at the Unoccupy Albuquerque protest along Central. We've had crews on the scene all night, and will have updates on Action 7 News More in the Morning starting at 4:30.


Close to 30 protestors were arrested by UNM Police tonight after refusing to leave when their permit expired. Afterwards, more than 100 others pushed into Central, forcing APD to take action. Details coming up on More in the Morning!
Should the (Un)occupy Albuquerque protesters be allowed to stay on UNM's campus?
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Protesters from Albuquerque's version of the national Wall Street rallies say they plan to rally outside of the University of New Mexico president's office after the school opted not to renew protesters' campus permit. Tuesday, October 25, 2011.


Breaking News: A jury convicted Ramon Rascon on five charges Tuesday including homicide of vehicle by DWI
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- The man accused of taking meth and sleeping pills and then killing a baby boy in a car accident was found guilty on Tuesday. Tuesday, October 25, 2011.

Gallup area news





Navajo Times In the News Room:

Daily Update for October 25, 2011 with Alastair Bitsoi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N42HDjX-N4
 
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Navajo Times In the News Room Daily Update for October 25, 2011 with Alastair Bitsoi
CULTURE

Budding filmmakers debut oral histories

http://www.navajotimes.com/entertainment/culture/2011/1011/102411histories.php
 
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Learning someone's life story is an intimate process, so it wasn't terribly surprising when some of the young filmmakers who had been recording oral histories of Diné elders broke down as they described the experience Oct. 10 at the premiere of the 2011 Navajo Oral History Documentary Project.


RODEO

Diné wild-card reps head for IIFR

http://www.navajotimes.com/sports/rodeo/2011/1011/102411iifr.php
 
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Barrel racing sensation Kassidy Dennison, front center, and other International Indian Finals Rodeo qualifiers, attend a reception Tuesday evening at the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock.


Wear Purple Day Wednesday, October 26

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an important time to reflect on why we do the work we do and how far we've come. It's also a time to renew our commitment to END domestic violence in Arizona and in this world. Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 26, join the Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the State Agencies Co...See More
www.azcadv.org
 
Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence, a domestic violence agency in Phoenix, Arizona, serving as an advocate and a voice for domestic violence victims and service providers.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

International News

In 12 years, the world has added 1 billion people. On Monday, the United Nations expects the global population to top 7 billion for the first time, ever.
www.pri.org
 
In 12 years, the world has added 1 billion people. On Monday, the United Nations expects the global population to top 7 billion for the first time, ever.






A Yale economist's research shows that if you speak a language that, grammatically speaking, treats the present tense and future tense the same way, unlike English, you'll save vastly more more money over the course of your life.
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A Yale economist's research shows that if you speak a language that, grammatically speaking, treats the present tense and future tense the same way, unlike English, you'll save vastly more more money over the course of your life.

National News





Homelessness becomes an #OWS issue - Occupy Wall Street http://ow.ly/77dDG
 
HT @Psopheigh
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Protesters are discovering just how difficult the government makes life for its most downtrodden citizens
Tribal leaders will be in Washington, D.C. on Friday, Dec. 2nd for Tribal Nations Conference at the White House.
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WhiteHouse.gov is the official web site for the White House and President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States. This site is a source for information about the President, White House news and policies, White House history, and the federal government.
Native Youth Campaign to Launch for American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month

Article and Video here…
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History of Oppression Told

“‘Occupied’ doesn’t always have a good connotation for us,” he said to loud applause. “We’ve been ‘occupied’ for 519 years.”

Article here…
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2011/10/history-of-oppression-told/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=history-of-oppression-told&utm_campaign=fb-posts
 
‎#Yummy
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Despite its toxic contents, Republicans want EPA to back off regulations


You want irony? "Homeless sleepover" in Pittsburgh stymied by camping ban http://ow.ly/78ckU
 
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Advocates for homeless are thwarted in overnight event by city ordinance, communications mixup Read more by Barry Leibowitz on CBS News' Crimesider.