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Renee Emunah, Ph.D. To Give Keynote Lecture at National Association for Drama Therapy Conference November 6-9

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In Conjunction, California Institute of Integral Studies Drama Therapy Program Celebrates 25th Anniversary

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Tim Miller to Perform ‘Sex/Body/Self’ in San Francisco Friday, October 17, 2008 15 minutes ago
NEA 4 Member Opens California Institute of Integral Studies Queer Bodies in Psychotherapy Conference
ACLI President & CEO Frank Keating Comments on AIG's California Event 17 minutes ago
"Much has been made of the revelation that American International Group (AIG) recently hosted a number of its agents at a California hotel event that had been planned and scheduled prior to the Federal Reserve's financial intervention with the company. Although questions about the timing and expense of this activity are certainly legitimate, it should be viewed in context.
AFA-CWA Supports American Airlines Flight Attendants' Effort to Improve Working Conditions 29 minutes ago
The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) issued a statement today in support of American Airlines flight attendants as they picketed four major airports across the country. AFA-CWA represents flight attendants at American Eagle Airlines, a regional carrier for American Airlines.
PA Governor Rendell Appoints John Michael Hall to Serve as Acting Secretary of Aging 46 minutes ago
Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the appointment of John Michael Hall to serve as acting secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.
New Online Resource for Journalists Covering the October 2008 Canadian General Election 52 minutes ago
The American Political Science Association (APSA), the world's leading professional association for the study of politics, has published a new online media resource page with analysis by prominent scholars, a roster of other experts, and listings of recent research for use by journalists covering the upcoming Canadian general election.
Idaho First Student Workers Choose Teamsters Union 56 minutes ago
PA Governor Rendell Signs Bill to Better Protect Dogs in Commercial Kennels; Ban on Kennels Euthanizing Dogs Takes Effect Immediately 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
Says Pennsylvania Shedding Reputation as 'Puppy Mill Capitol of the East'
Members of Congress Urge Justice Department to Investigate Alleged ACORN Voter Fraud 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
The ranking members on the relevant committees and four former state Secretaries of State currently serving in Congress today sent a letter to Attorney General Michael Mukasey requesting the Department of Justice ensure that the actions of ACORN did not violate federal laws or harm the validity of our elections.
ATFL Success on Funding for Cluster Bomb Clearance in Lebanon 1 hour, 14 minutes ago
RNC: State GOP Leaders Accuse ACORN of Vote Fraud 1 hour, 16 minutes ago
The following is an excerpt from an article by Garry Lenton from the Harrisburg Patriot-News, and is being released today by the Republican National Committee:
PA Governor Rendell Announces Resignation of Secretary of Aging Nora Dowd Eisenhower 1 hour, 21 minutes ago
Governor Edward G. Rendell today thanked Nora Dowd Eisenhower for her service to older Pennsylvanians and announced that she will resign as secretary of the Department of Aging effective Oct. 31 to return to the private sector.
Candidate Forum to Be Held in Las Vegas to Highlight Needs of Nevada, Other U.S. Children During 2008 Elections 1 hour, 26 minutes ago
To boost the currently low visibility of the unmet needs of children, youth, and families in the 2008 election process, Every Child Matters Nevada will host a candidate forum October 13, 2008 at 3 p.m. PDT at the Spring Valley Library.
US Airways Requests Authority for First Ever Non-stop Flight From Washington, D.C. Reagan National Airport to Akron-Canton Airport 1 hour, 28 minutes ago
Carrier files US Department of Transportation requesting slots
Babson College Receives $10.8 Million Gift to Establish Lewis Institute for Social Entrepreneurship 1 hour, 35 minutes ago
Babson College has received a $10.8 million gift from the Lewis Charitable Foundation for the establishment of an institute to support teaching, research, and outreach in social entrepreneurship.
Americans for Tax Reform and Rutledge Capital Release 2008 Election 401(k) Calculator 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
Capital Gains and Dividend Tax Rates Have a Great Effect on Nest Egg Value
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Pennsylvania Office of the Governor/ 1 hour, 42 minutes ago
In the news release, Governor Rendell Announces Statewide Summit to Help Pennsylvanians Stay Warm All Winter, issued 10-Oct-2008 by the Pennsylvania Office of the Governor over PR Newswire, we are advised by the organization that both references to Erie in the Editor's Note, should read "Edinboro" rather than "Erie" as originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows:
RNC: Gov. Jindal to Attend Victory Tailgate Rally in Gainesville 1 hour, 49 minutes ago
Republican National Committee (RNC) today announced that Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal will attend a Victory Tailgate Rally at the Louisiana State University - University of Florida football game tomorrow in Gainesville, FL.
U.S. Department of Labor announces $125 million President's Community-Based Job Training Grants competition 1 hour, 58 minutes ago
U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today announced the fourth competition for the President's Community-Based Job Training Grants. Public and tribal community and technical colleges, community college districts, state community college systems and One-Stop Career Centers will compete for a total of $125 million in awards, which will range between $500,000 and $2 million.
Governor Rendell Announces Statewide Summit to Help Pennsylvanians Stay Warm All Winter 2 hours, 36 minutes ago
Governor Edward G. Rendell will convene a statewide summit of local government, community, religious, labor and volunteer leaders on Oct. 14 to develop strategies to help Pennsylvanians stretch their heating resources so that they can stay warm all winter.
The Walton Family's Right Wing Corporate Agenda for Wal-Mart 2 hours, 41 minutes ago
New Wal-Mart Watch website "Waltoninfluence.com" premieres today
CAIR Asks FBI to Probe Vandalism at Chicago Mosque 2 hours, 41 minutes ago
Broken windows, spilled flammable liquid most recent in series of incidents
CAIR: Calif. Muslim Candidate Receives Death Threat Fri Oct 10, 2:09 PM ET
Threat follows Islamophobic "smear" by political opponent
AJC Calls on Publisher to Retract Zionism Chapter in Encyclopedia Fri Oct 10, 2:04 PM ET
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) is calling on a leading publishing house to withdraw a chapter on Zionism in its Encyclopedia of Race and Racism.
Despite Downturn, There's Hope for U.S. Charitable Giving, Boston College Researchers Tell National Conference of Fundraisers Fri Oct 10, 2:02 PM ET
Despite the turmoil on Wall Street and the ongoing economic turbulence, charitable giving levels may not be affected as much or for as long as some may fear, according to researchers at Boston College's Center on Wealth and Philanthropy.
Elements for a UN Global Framework on Mercury Agreed to Fri Oct 10, 1:51 PM ET
Connecticut Supreme Court Imposes Same-Sex 'Marriage' Fri Oct 10, 1:47 PM ET
The Family Research Council Action today sharply criticized the Connecticut Supreme Court for its decision to impose the legalization of same-sex "marriages" in the state of Connecticut.
Traditional Marriage Initiative Makes Gains With Young Voters Fri Oct 10, 1:44 PM ET
In what some may consider a surprising turn of events, Yes on 8 is gaining ground among young voters, according to a poll conducted over the weekend by SurveyUSA on behalf of four California television stations. The poll shows a sharp uptick in support for Proposition 8, with 47% for Yes, 42% for No, and 10% undecided. The new poll shows some of the strongest support among young voters, those aged 18 to 34, a group that previous polls had shown to favor same-sex marriage. The subsample of voters between 18 and 34 support Prop. 8 by a considerably larger margin of 53% to 39%.
PFLAG Heralds Marriage Equality Decision in Connecticut Fri Oct 10, 12:52 PM ET
State Becomes 3rd in Country to Legalize Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples