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Iran's leader makes inroads in Latin America 25 Nov 2009 07:30 GMT
... CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won ... Iran, which shares his hostility toward the U.S. and Israel, has made Venezuela a gateway ... program and the Iranian president's record on women's rights, repression of opponents and his status as a ...
Iran gets nuclear endorsement from Bolivia as Ahmadinejad extends reach in Latin America 25 Nov 2009 07:35 GMT
... CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won ... Iran, which shares his hostility toward the U.S. and Israel, has made Venezuela a gateway ... program and the Iranian president's record on women's rights, repression of opponents and his status as a ...
Women Postpone Thanksgiving Dinner to Meet Militant Feminist! 25 Nov 2009 10:17 GMT
... Portraits of Chicago women who deserted their families on Thanksgiving. ... renomination." Agriculture, President Taft and the American eagle – all big! Nov. 25, 1909: ...
Palin's back, and she's just as annoying as before 25 Nov 2009 05:52 GMT
... You have to hand it to Sarah Palin. I don't mean ... that voting for a woman was a feminist act in itself. Especially if the candidate ... the Barracuda took the baton from the women's movement, but didn't get the message about passing ...
Health reform proposals change little 25 Nov 2009 06:52 GMT
... Don't expect the health care reform convulsion Congress is ... per capita on health care in the U.S. Germany spends $2,748 and New Zealand $1,623," ... states and the District of Columbia, of domestic violence as a "preexisting condition," Luby said. Insurers ...

Chris Brown's bowtie goes viral 25 Nov 2009 10:10 GMT
... Chris Brown's bowtie, star of the show. All eyes were ... contributing my own: "#chrisbrownsbowtie to be a guest judge on american idol, said to be ... a very long stretch. Where are the feminista's protesting against domestic violence? We haven't heard a ...
Law enforcement urges safety in holiday travel, gatherings and shopping 25 Nov 2009 11:15 GMT
... Law enforcement urges safety in holiday travel, gatherings and ... Although only about a quarter of the U.S. population lives in rural areas, fatalities in ... law enforcement agencies receive a number of domestic violence reports. "It's not always what people think ...
Top Ten List: Nov. 25 through Dec. 3 25 Nov 2009 05:22 GMT
... Holiday Shopping Preview for Christmas Walk begins Thursday, ... to HAWC will help a survivor of domestic violence transition from a shelter to a home ... a variety of community programs including support groups, day care, art workshops and yoga classes. ...
Governor Manchin Hands Out Safe and Drug-Free Community Grants 25 Nov 2009 16:16 GMT
... Governor Manchin Hands Out Safe and Drug-Free Community ... Virginia. The money comes from the the U.S. Department of Education and is handed out ... County: $30,000 to the Task Force on Domestic Violence through “HOPE, Inc.” With the funds, the ...
Federal prosecutor to join state court in Hastings 25 Nov 2009 03:13 GMT
... Erica MacDonald, a federal prosecutor has been appointed to ... in May. MacDonald has been an assistant U.S. attorney in Minneapolis since 2001. She also ... solutions, and she is promoting education about domestic violence for men and boys. - If you ...

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Syndication Files 11.25.09: The Wonder Years 25 Nov 2009 05:51 GMT
... Theme opening: "With a Little Help from My Friends" by ... was killed in action in Vietnam. Of course Winnie is bummed out about it. Kevin ... hurtful words (that's one of the more feminist sounding sentences from me) and he screws up ...
Verizon Teams With First Book and Random House Children's Books to Share the Gift of Reading Through Annual Season's Readings Campaign 25 Nov 2009 17:22 GMT
... Public Invited to Take Part in Annual Campaign to ... Thinkfinity.org, and fosters awareness and prevention of domestic violence. In 2008, the Verizon Foundation awarded more ... in grants to nonprofit agencies in the U.S. and abroad. It also matched the charitable ...
Verizon Teams With First Book and Random House Children's Books to Share the Gift of Reading Through Annual Season's Readings Campaign (PRN) 25 Nov 2009 17:30 GMT
... For every donation to First Book through the Web ... Thinkfinity.org, and fosters awareness and prevention of domestic violence. In 2008, the awarded more than $68 ... in grants to nonprofit agencies in the U.S. and abroad. It also matched the charitable ...
Verizon Teams With First Book and Random House Children's Books to Share the Gift of Reading Through 25 Nov 2009 17:32 GMT
... Verizon Teams With First Book and Random House ... Thinkfinity.org, and fosters awareness and prevention of domestic violence. In 2008, the Verizon Foundation awarded more ... in grants to nonprofit agencies in the U.S. and abroad. It also matched the charitable ...
Zimbabwean Activist Receives Kennedy Award for Human Rights 25 Nov 2009 10:36 GMT
... In the early 1980s, Zimbabwe's Magodonga Mahlangu witnessed the massacre ... Human Rights Award, named for the former American senator and human rights champion who was ... "desperate hunger, crumbling health and education systems, domestic violence and rape, and government repression ranging from ...
Iran's leader gets backing in friendly Bolivia 25 Nov 2009 15:51 GMT
... In Bolivia on Tuesday, Ahmadinejad signed an agreement with leftist ... aimed at developing nuclear weapons as the U.S. and European nations fear. Venezuela's leading opposition ... program and the Iranian president's record on women's rights, repression of opponents and his status as a ...
CPC grants $2.4 million for FY11 projects 25 Nov 2009 07:53 GMT
... CPC grants $2.4 million for FY11 projects Of the ... Some applicants turned in more than one request and were not fully funded. "We were ... initiate a feasibility study on opening a domestic violence shelter on the island. For the purposes ...
FROM THE PUBLISHER: A holiday thank you on the eve of the Peninsula Home Fund campaign 25 Nov 2009 09:54 GMT
... Your donations went to work immediately in 2009 -- ... Graham, Port Angeles. In honor of all U.S. Marines. • Robert C. Zech, Port Angeles. ... Port Townsend -- $25. In memory of domestic violence victims. • Jerry and Jackie Schwagler, Port ...
Bonnie Fiesel 25 Nov 2009 07:33 GMT
... Bonnie Marie Fiesel, 66, Fostoria, died Monday, Nov. 23, ... Fostoria. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Bridge Hospice or First Step Domestic Violence Center in Fostoria. ...
Man Indicted On Federal Charge For Death Of Wife 25 Nov 2009 13:50 GMT
... A former U.S. Navy air traffic controller has been indicted ... been indicted on a charge of interstate domestic violence in the death of his wife. Twenty-eight-year-old ...

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Substance Abuse Prevention Grants Handed Out in Charleston 25 Nov 2009 17:21 GMT
... CHARLESTON -- Governor Manchin handed out nearly $2 ... said. The funds are awarded from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and ... of Education - $48,080 Task Force on Domestic Violence, "Hope, Inc."- $65,190 Fayette County Commission - ...
Operation Falcon Nabs Dozens of Fugitives 25 Nov 2009 17:21 GMT
... Nearly 80 fugitives were caught in round-up. Story by ... is a task force organized by the U.S. Marshal service. During the last week of ... round-up. It arrested people for drug crimes, domestic violence, sexual assault and burglary among others. There ...
Supreme Court Justice Visits WVU 25 Nov 2009 16:16 GMT
... Posted Thursday, October 20, 2005 ; 06:26 PM | ... has been praised for her work in women's rights and civil liberties issues. She says women in the law profession ...
Congresswoman to address grads 25 Nov 2009 12:16 GMT
... PRINCESS ANNE -- U.S. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton's notability for human ... Holmes Norton's notability for human rights and feminist activism rivals her records in public office -- ...
Big And Beautiful: Best Gift Books of 2009 25 Nov 2009 15:58 GMT
... Big And Beautiful: Best Gift Books of 2009 Reviewer John ... disreputable comic book confidently strides into bookstores, museums, and universities cleverly disguised as the upwardly ... cinema; Sarah Vowell tackles Ann Marlow measures feminism and the meaning of Linda Lovelace, through analysis of the ...