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Rosie Ledet and the Zydeco Playboys
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Move Young – Stay Young
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Earth Day Then & Now

April 22nd
1970-1990-2010

Earth Day was founded by grass roots groups and policy makers, forty years ago, in response to the environmental problems of the 60s.  Proclaimed as a day to nurture neighbor and nature the first, less heard of, Earth Day took place on the first day of spring, March 20, 1970. Later the United Nations sanctioned that the first day of spring be recognized as Earth Day. To this day, each year, the tradition continues and the peace bell rings at the first moment of spring.

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Take Control With Your Money

The individual act of removing your money from The Big Six banks (JP Morgan/Chase, Citi, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs) may be the most effective and empowering steps you can take in response to the bailouts.  Send them a message and feel GOOD about it.  Put your money in smaller, safer banks or credit unions closer to home. 

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Kucinich to Investigate Fannie/Freddie Bailout

A statement from Dennis Kucinich following an announcement from White House regarding the bailout of Fannie and Freddie in a Christmas Eve news dump.

“As Chairman of the Domestic Policy Subcommittee of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, I’m announcing that the Subcommittee will launch an investigation into the Treasury Department’s recent decision to lift the current $400-billion cap on combined federal assistance to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, opening the way for additional, unlimited funds through the end of 2012. This investigation will include the role played by Fannie Mae chief executive Michael J. Williams and Freddie Mac chief executive Charles E. Haldeman in the decision, if any, and will seek to ensure that the additional assistance is used for homeowners and not Wall Street.”

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HEALTH CARE FOR ALL

HR 676 United States
National Health Care Act

All Americans deserve healthcare.  Millions of dollars are invested in promoting a plan that is run by insurance companies.  There is a better way to administer a plan that will benefit all.  President Obama promised a single payer healthcare plan but that has changed. His plan will continue to support the healthcare industry rather than the voters.  HR676 is the answer; it is a fair program.  Visit the websites below to learn more. 

Physicans for National Healthcare
http://www.pnhp.org
Citizens Alliance for National Health Insurance
http://www.hr676.org

February Astrology by Vivienne

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AQUARIUS! There’s an abundance of complimentary planetary traffic during your personal new year. This celestial assistance could help you to more easily discover ways to strengthen and secure the material, spiritual or emotional part of your life. Whatever you value most may become the main focus of your thoughts; plans for the future may become larger and more expansive. It appears you are in an extraordinary learning cycle. Classes, seminars, or any formal or informal way to receive advanced training in a useful field of study can be supportive to your objectives. Your natural ability to blend the old with the new will serve you well during this period of preparation. Let your light shine during the February 13 New Moon cycle. The time is right to take a giant step forward toward your personal goals. An “out with the old, in with the new” type of approach tends to activate your strategy quickly and effectively. February draws to a close on a very productive note.

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Haiti Relief

Recommendations and evaluations from a reliable source.

Our son Nick is a USAID development program manager in Haiti.  His wife and 8-year old daughter are being evacuated to us, here in Avila Beach, this week. Nick is staying on as part of the in-country US management team for disaster assistance, refugee aid, and redevelopment planning and implementation.

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