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FARMINGTON, N.M. - Utility companies are facing decisions about what to do with old coal-fired power plants, such as the nearly 40-year-old San Juan Generating Station in the Four Corners area of New Mexico.
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Do you think suburbs can or should be designed to be car free?
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The public-transit goals of a "new urbanism" town can fail if residents don't foresee true travel benefits
Do you have access to quality oral health care?
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/ict_sbc/oral-healt h-for-all-of-indian-country/ indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com
Kevin Earle on oral health issues in Indian country
Homeless Protesting for More Nights at Salvation Army http://ow.ly/6559Q// a 7 nights every 30 days program is IGNORANT
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You may have noticed protestors at the Salvation Army on Dauphin Street lately. It's homeless folks who say they need a place to sleep.
Are you an organ donor?
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2011/08/san-ildefo nso-pueblo-member-encourages-a merican-indians-to-become-orga n-donors/
Native Civil Rights Explored!
“The U.S. Supreme Court continues to be our biggest challenge”
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2011/08/native-civ il-rights-explored/
indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.comBattles for Native sovereignty are increasingly complex. Since the 1960s voting rights era, the intricacies of Indian water rights, protective laws for Native women, environmental justice, and other essentials ofe moved center stage
To replay today's broadcast of Native America Calling...San Francisco Peaks in Peril...click on the link to download and listen to again. Thanks to Klee and Loretta for being out guests and as always...thanks to you, our listeners! We do what we do because of you!!! (wk)
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011
NM News
Will wonders never cease? The Journal prints Warren Buffett's call for higher tax rates for the rich. New Post on ABQJournalWatch:
www.clearlynewmexico.com In journalism school in the 1970s, we were taught that a man biting a dog trumps a dog biting a man in terms of news value. Enter to win two tickets to Viva ELVIS by Cirque du Soleil and a two night stay at the ARIA Resort & Casino! Just click "Win Tickets" on the Viva Elvis page to enter!

Four Corners Could Soon Be Breathing Easier: http://bit.ly/ncr9sz #gallupsolar
www.publicnewsservice.org FARMINGTON, N.M. - Utility companies are facing decisions about what to do with old coal-fired power plants, such as the nearly 40-year-old San Juan Generating Station in the Four Corners area of New Mexico Join us: Chris Chavez will speak on green building projects in the area, Aug. 17, 6-8 p.m. @ 113 E. Logan Ave. #gallupsolar

Jerome Block Jr. says he's staying in the PRC despite an outcry for him to resign. What are your thoughts on this story?
www.koat.com SANTA FE, N.M. -- Embattled Public Regulation Commissioner Jerome Block Jr. said Tuesday that he is not going to resign his seat. Tuesday, August 16, 2011.
UNM Lobo Gardens is changing from a group to a page here on Facebook. They will be getting rid of their group page in a few months. Please "like" their new page!! https://www.facebook.com/pages /Lobo-Gardens/244728245557510
Our Mission: The objective of Lobo Gardens is to provide the University of New Mexico students, faculty, and staff with opportunities to educate themselves and their communities about the practices and health benefits of growing one’s food in sustainable ways. Contact Info: Email:mona123@unm.edu or lobosust@unm.edu Website:http://sustainability.unm.edu/ lobogardens.htm or http://unmlobogardens.wordpres s.com/ Office:UNM Office of Sustainability (505-277-1142) Location:Bldg. 116 - Redondo Drive @ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Albuquerque, NM 87131
www.nmpolitics.net By Heath Haussamen • News • Bernalillo County Commissioner Michelle Lujan Grisham jumped into the 1st Congressional District Democratic primary today, setting up a three-way contest that also includes former Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chávez and State Sen. Eric Griego.
newmexicoindependent.comA Superior Court judge on Friday rejected a challenge filed by Arizona State Senate President Russell Pearce’s attorney, ruling that the recall of Pearce could proceed. Groups cited Pearce's authorship of the controversial immigration bill SB1070 among its reasons for seeking the recall. 
Source: Alibi Weblog Published: 2011-08-16 18:44:49 GMT

Gwyneth Doland interviewing Sen. Bingaman this morning for this week's first episode of KNME's new series called Public Square.
New Mexico Independent
Will wonders never cease? The Journal prints Warren Buffett's call for higher tax rates for the rich. New Post on ABQJournalWatch:
www.clearlynewmexico.com

In journalism school in the 1970s, we were taught that a man biting a dog trumps a dog biting a man in terms of news value.
Enter to win two tickets to Viva ELVIS by Cirque du Soleil and a two night stay at the ARIA Resort & Casino! Just click "Win Tickets" on the Viva Elvis page to enter!
Four Corners Could Soon Be Breathing Easier: http://bit.ly/ncr9sz
#gallupsolarwww.publicnewsservice.orgFARMINGTON, N.M. - Utility companies are facing decisions about what to do with old coal-fired power plants, such as the nearly 40-year-old San Juan Generating Station in the Four Corners area of New MexicoJoin us: Chris Chavez will speak on green building projects in the area, Aug. 17, 6-8 p.m. @ 113 E. Logan Ave. #gallupsolar
Jerome Block Jr. says he's staying in the PRC despite an outcry for him to resign. What are your thoughts on this story?
www.koat.comSANTA FE, N.M. -- Embattled Public Regulation Commissioner Jerome Block Jr. said Tuesday that he is not going to resign his seat. Tuesday, August 16, 2011.
UNM Lobo Gardens is changing from a group to a page here on Facebook. They will be getting rid of their group page in a few months. Please "like" their new page!! https://www.facebook.com/pages
/Lobo-Gardens/244728245557510 Our Mission: The objective of Lobo Gardens is to provide the University of New Mexico students, faculty, and staff with opportunities to educate themselves and their communities about the practices and health benefits of growing one’s food in sustainable ways. Contact Info: Email:mona123@unm.edu or lobosust@unm.edu Website:http://sustainability.unm.edu/
lobogardens.htm or http://unmlobogardens.wordpress.com/ Office:UNM Office of Sustainability (505-277-1142) Location:Bldg. 116 - Redondo Drive @ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Albuquerque, NM 87131
www.nmpolitics.net
By Heath Haussamen • News • Bernalillo County Commissioner Michelle Lujan Grisham jumped into the 1st Congressional District Democratic primary today, setting up a three-way contest that also includes former Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chávez and State Sen. Eric Griego.
newmexicoindependent.com 
A Superior Court judge on Friday rejected a challenge filed by Arizona State Senate President Russell Pearce’s attorney, ruling that the recall of Pearce could proceed. Groups cited Pearce's authorship of the controversial immigration bill SB1070 among its reasons for seeking the recall.
Source: Alibi Weblog
Published: 2011-08-16 18:44:49 GMT
Gwyneth Doland interviewing Sen. Bingaman this morning for this week's first episode of KNME's new series called Public Square.
New Mexico Independent
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us1.campaign-archive1.comRio Grande Community Farm is a 50-acre, non-profit urban farm located in the North Valley of Albuquerque, New Mexico. We grow healthy, organic food for Albuquerque schools, restaurants, and stores.
Farmers & seed distributors defend their right to protect themselves from Monsanto:
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us1.campaign-archive1.comRio Grande Community Farm is a 50-acre, non-profit urban farm located in the North Valley of Albuquerque, New Mexico. We grow healthy, organic food for Albuquerque schools, restaurants, and stores.
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Native Civil Rights Explored!
“The U.S. Supreme Court continues to be our biggest challenge”
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2011/08/native-civ il-rights-explored/
The Defense Business Board proposes doing away with the traditional pension program for any members serving 20 years, replacing it with a 401(k) style account. What are your thoughts on this? Even with the budgetary and economic woes the US faces, do you think this is a prudent approach?
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In its plan, the Defense Business Board proposes doing away with the traditional pension program for any members serving 20 years.
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San Francisco's subway shut off cellphone service to thwart protesters, inciting a legal controversy. First Amendment scholars say they can't remember a time when a public agency in the U.S. moved to disrupt wireless traffic in quite that way.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/babyproject/2011/08/15/139640652/pain-and-a-broken-epidural-a-mom-feels-alone-and-helpless-during-labor?sc=fb&cc=fpFormer Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld sued over the alleged torture of three U.S. citizens who worked as contractors in Iraq. Do you agree with the President that Rumsfeld has immunity, or if they can draw a direct connection between the perpetrators and the Former Defense Secretary, should he be subject to a (non-military) verdict?
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Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is being sued over the alleged torture of three U.S. citizens who were working as contractors in Iraq.
Warren Buffett says he and his wealthy friends have been "coddled long enough by a billionaire-friendly Congress." Like this status if you agree! http://ow.ly/63Wfm
Stay tuned...this is the first of five stories in the series.
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Quick access to credit is not an easy thing for any small business to attain. But it's even harder for Native American Natural Foods. Its headquarters in South Dakota sits on tribal lands and therefore has no value that could be used as collateral for a loan.
Monday, August 15, 2011
International News
Free speech advocates criticize Prime Minister David Cameron's proposal to regulate social media after London riots. In the interest of preemptive public safety, so to speak, is it a good idea to regualte social media usage? Should other cities follow suit? Why or why not?
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Britain Prime Minister David Cameron has proposed regulating social media sites to stop London’s riots.
Using navy vessels, the Syrian government fired on dissidents in the port city of Latakia.
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Syria continued its violent crackdown on protesters this week and increased its escalation using navy vessels to go after the port city of Latakia on Sunday.


A kiss on the cheek is a common form of greeting in some countries. An etiquette group in Germany thinks there's no need for that in the workplace and want to ban the practice from the workplace. What practices would you want banned from your workplace?
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German etiquette group claims women are sick of being kissed by bosses and colleagues in greeting, and want to ban the practice from the workplace.
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