Social Justice Poetry Helps Louisiana Residents Battle Big Oil

POWER OF SOCIAL JUSTICE POETRY HELPS LOUISIANA RESIDENTS BATTLE BIG OIL

What:   As a place of great artistic history, cultural diversity, and environmental importance, the Gulf region has an important place in our world. The urgency of this situation, as millions of gallons of oil flood the waters, suffocate the ocean, and threaten the livelihood of the people, gets greater with each day. Join us as we raise our voices against the greed and corruption that caused this catastrophe.

Split This Rock, Institute for Policy Studies, and Eatonville Restaurant announce Broken Gulf: A Benefit for the Louisiana Bucket Brigade, featuring poetry, food, live music, and a raffle! The benefit will feature the DC Youth Slam Team, DC Poets Sonya Renee, Chris August, and Kyle Dargan, and Mississippi Poet Angela Ball.  There will be raffle items from Fiddleheads, ACKC, and a Mississippi eco-friendly clothing artisan.

Tickets are $10 and can be bought at www.splitthisrock.org or at the door. All proceeds will go to support the Louisiana Bucket Brigade (labucketbrigade.org), a 501(c)3, grassroots environmental health and justice organization that has been helping residents living near refineries fight air pollution and is now helping those residents track and respond to the BP Oil Spill Disaster.

Where:  Eatonville Restaurant, 2121 14th Street, NW DC
When:   Saturday, July 31th, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Contact:        Katherine Howell, 202-787-5210, katherine_howell_06@yahoo.com
Website:        www.splitthisrock.org

VIP screening of Countdown to Zero followed by a reception to discuss the film.

http://www.planetarysecurity.org/newsandevents.html

During the cold war, public consciousness fixated on the atomic bomb. Then the cold war ended, and we retreated into denial. In fact, the danger of nuclear annihilation never disappeared; it only swelled. Countdown to Zero sweeps us into a scorching, hypnotic journey around the world to reveal the palpable possibility of nuclear disaster and frame an issue on which human survival itself hangs.

Scientists, world leaders, and security experts—including Valerie Plame herself—expose the absurdities and alarming realities of the situation. The 1990s heralded a second nuclear age. Many countries and terrorist groups are now actively acquiring fissile materials and construction blueprints. The possibility of an accident or miscalculation looms even larger. As the film projects a startling vision, interviews with Jimmy Carter, Mikhail Gorbachev, Tony Blair, and Pervez Musharraf yield a unified message: our only option is to eradicate every-last nuclear missile. Luckily for us, getting to zero is possible—step by step. Let's jump-start the change

Congressional Briefing to Focus on Global Tiger Crisis

A Congressional Briefing on Thursday, July 22 will discuss the state of wild tigers, current efforts to ensure their survival and how the US can help ensure that tiger numbers double over the next decade. Experts will discuss the need for high level US representation at the upcoming Tiger Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, hosted by Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and World Bank President Robert Zoellick. Other issues include increased US funding and technical support for on-the-ground tiger conservation in Asia.and stricter US laws around captive tigers (there are more tigers in captivity in the US than there are in the wild around the world).

 

The briefing is sponsored by Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo, D-Guam, Chair, House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.

 

B-Roll/Photos/Maps Available

 

CONTACT:

Lee Poston, World Wildlife Fund

202-299-6442

lee.poston@wwfus.org

 

WHEN/WHERE:

Thursday, July 22, 2010

 

Briefing: 4-5 PM, 1324 Longworth House Office Building

Reception: 5-7 PM, 1334 Longworth House Office Building (refreshments provided)

 

WHO:

·         Dr. Sybille Klenzendorf, Managing Director of Species Conservation, World Wildlife Fund

·         Crawford Allan, Director of TRAFFIC-North America

·         Dr. John Robinson, Executive Vice President of Conservation and Science and Chief Conservation Officer, Wildlife Conservation Society

 

WHY:

In this “Year of the Tiger” as few as 3,200 tigers are left in the wild and their numbers are declining from a combination of poaching, habitat loss, poorly planned development and illegal trafficking. Three tiger sub-species have gone extinct and another, the South China Tiger, has not been seen in the wild in 25 years. Wild tigers now occupy only seven percent of their historic range. Tiger range countries and their partners have agreed to a goal of doubling tiger numbers by the next Year of the Tiger in 2022.

 

_________________________

 

Lee D. Poston

Director of Media Relations

World Wildlife Fund

1250 24th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20037-1193

 

NEW Phone:   202.495.4536

Mobile:   202.299.6442

Fax:       202.530.0743

lee.poston@wwfus.org

www.worldwildlife.org

 

WWF: for a living planet

 

 

Disabled to March to Capitol July 21 in support of ADA

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MEDIA ALERT 

For Immediate Release      Contact: Christine Boucher 202.207.334 x. 1007

                                                                                christineboucher@ncil.org

Tuesday July 20, 2010

People with Disabilities to March and Rally in Support of Americans with Disabilities Act

WHAT: National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) members will march and rally in Washington, D.C Wednesday July 21st from 9:30am - 12:30pm to draw attention to the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and to focus on the problems that still must be addressed, to finally bring full social, economic, and political equality to people with disabilities. 

WHEN: Wednesday, July 21st, from 9:30am to 12:30pm

WHERE: March begins at  Grand Hyatt, 1000 H St., NW,(9:30am) proceeds to the rally site at  reflecting pool on Maryland Avenue in front of the Capitol(11:15am).

HOW: NCIL members, who include many with disabilities in wheelchairs, will march on the Washington Mall, to  a rally where they'll be addressed by prominent legislators and disability rights advocates.

WHY: To draw attention to the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and to focus on the problems that must be addressed to bring ful social, economic, and political equality to people with disabilities.

WHO: Confirmed Speakers List

Time	Speaker	From
11:15 a.m.	Dan Kessler (Intro)
11:20 a.m.	Billy Altom	A.P.R.I.L.
11:30 a.m.	Senator Amy Klobuchar	D-MN
11:35 a.m.	Rep. Ander Crenshaw	FL-4 R
11:40 a.m.	Rep. Barbara Lee	CA-9 D
11:45 a.m.	Rep. Mark Critz	PA-12 R
11:50 a.m.
11:55 a.m.	Rep. Jan Schakowsky	IL-9 D
12:00 p.m.
12:05 p.m.
12:10 p.m.	Rep. Michael A. Arcuri	NY-24 D
12:15 p.m.	Senator Mike Crapo	R-ID
12:20 p.m.	Rep. John Lewis	GA-5 D
12:25 p.m.	Rep. Jim Langevin	RI-02
12:30 p.m.	Christine Griffin	OPM
Additional Speakers	Possible Speakers
Tony Coelho	Stan Holbrook	Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD-7)
Andy Imparato	Mark Derry	Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA-35)
Kareem Dale (5-10 min)		Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN-9)

    Rep. George Miller (D-CA-7)

The National Council on Independent Living is the longest-running national cross-disability, grassroots organization run by and for people with disabilities. Founded in 1982, NCIL represents thousands of organizations and individuals including: Centers for Independent Living (CILs), Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs), individuals with disabilities, and other organizations that advocate for the human and civil rights of people with disabilities throughout the United States.

Department of Commerce's Measuring and Enhancing Services Data and Information Conference - September 14, 2010

Mr. Devaney,

 

Thank you so much for receiving my email that was sent to you earlier today.  We have updated the phone number so please use this announcement that is listed here.  We appreciate your attention to this very important conference.

 

Register Today!  Services Trade Data and Information Conference – September 14, 2010

Join leading minds as they discuss services trade data and information, areas of improvement, and innovation in the collection and dissemination of data during the Measuring and Enhancing Services Trade Data and Information Conference.  We have invited well-known policy leaders from the Bureau of Census, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and private sector innovators in the services information arena to this Washington DC-based event.  To view the draft Agenda of this important conference, get more information, or register, visit:  ITA Conference 2010 or call 703-925-9455 ext 0.

 

Thank you,

Jill Wetzel

Infinity Conference Group, Inc.

1035 Sterling Road, Suite 202

Herndon, VA 20170

703-925-9455 x121

703-925-9453 fax

jwetzel@infinityconferences.com

www.infinityconferences.com

 

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From: Jill Wetzel
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 2:30 PM
To: 'News@Daybook.com'
Cc: 'barb_rawdon@ita.doc.gov'; Amy Verd
Subject: DOC's Measuring and Enhancing Services Data and Information Conference - September 14, 2010

 

Dear Mr. Devaney:

 

We are contacting you on behalf of the International Trade Administration (ITA) to help the ITA get the word out about a special conference involving stakeholders to discuss services trade data and information, areas of improvement, and innovation in the collection and dissemination of data. ITA in conjunction with the Bureau of Census, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and private sector innovators will be presenting an informative 1-day Conference entitled Measuring and Enhancing Services Trade Data and Information on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C.

 

This conference is well-suited to Daybook’s online readership due to the range of topics.  Please let us know if we need to provide additional information to the specifics below to ensure the listing.  It would be great if you could e-mail me a copy of the listing or let us know how to access the posting online. Thank you.

 

Here is the announcement:

 

Save the Date!  Services Trade Data and Information Conference – September 14, 2010

Join leading minds as they discuss services trade data and information, areas of improvement, and innovation in the collection and dissemination of data during the Measuring and Enhancing Services Trade Data and Information Conference.  We have invited well-known policy leaders from the Bureau of Census, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and private sector innovators in the services information arena to this Washington DC-based event.  To view the draft Agenda of this important conference, get more information, or register, visit:  ITA Conference 2010 or call 703-925-9455 ext 0.

 

Please let us know ASAP if you are able to post this announcement soon and/or if we may purchase an electronic mailing list from you for this purpose.

 

I look forward to your reply.

 

Thank you,

Jill Wetzel

Infinity Conference Group, Inc.

1035 Sterling Road, Suite 202

Herndon, VA 20170

703-925-9455 x121

703-925-9453 fax

jwetzel@infinityconferences.com

www.infinityconferences.com

 

This e-mail messagecontains information that is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail message, any use, retention, dissemination, distribution, reproduction, or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance upon it is prohibited and may be unlawful. 

 

DOC's Measuring and Enhancing Services Data and Information Conference - September 14, 2010

Dear Mr. Devaney:

 

We are contacting you on behalf of the International Trade Administration (ITA) to help the ITA get the word out about a special conference involving stakeholders to discuss services trade data and information, areas of improvement, and innovation in the collection and dissemination of data. ITA in conjunction with the Bureau of Census, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and private sector innovators will be presenting an informative 1-day Conference entitled Measuring and Enhancing Services Trade Data and Information on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C.

 

This conference is well-suited to Daybook’s online readership due to the range of topics.  Please let us know if we need to provide additional information to the specifics below to ensure the listing.  It would be great if you could e-mail me a copy of the listing or let us know how to access the posting online. Thank you.

 

Here is the announcement:

 

Save the Date!  Services Trade Data and Information Conference – September 14, 2010

Join leading minds as they discuss services trade data and information, areas of improvement, and innovation in the collection and dissemination of data during the Measuring and Enhancing Services Trade Data and Information Conference.  We have invited well-known policy leaders from the Bureau of Census, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and private sector innovators in the services information arena to this Washington DC-based event.  To view the draft Agenda of this important conference, get more information, or register, visit:  ITA Conference 2010 or call 703-924-9455 ext 0.

 

Please let us know ASAP if you are able to post this announcement soon and/or if we may purchase an electronic mailing list from you for this purpose.

 

I look forward to your reply.

 

Thank you,

Jill Wetzel

Infinity Conference Group, Inc.

1035 Sterling Road, Suite 202

Herndon, VA 20170

703-925-9455 x121

703-925-9453 fax

jwetzel@infinityconferences.com

www.infinityconferences.com

 

This e-mail messagecontains information that is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail message, any use, retention, dissemination, distribution, reproduction, or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance upon it is prohibited and may be unlawful. 

 

Media Alert -- Swim for Troops

 

MEDIA ALERT

 

 

Bethesda Barracudas Swim for the Troops

 

 

WHAT:           The Bethesda Barracudas are pleased to support Give an Hour™ (www.giveanhour.org) in its effort to provide critical mental health care to our troops and their families by hosting the 4^th annual fund raising event, Swim for the Troops.

 

Children will obtain sponsors and will pledge to swim laps for the troops.  Sponsors will be free to choose the amount that they would like to donate per lap that a child swims. Each child who participates in Swim for the Troops will receive a prize for giving their time to this important cause. Special prizes will be awarded at the Barracuda picnic for swimmers who went above and beyond their pledged laps.   Parents are invited to participate.

 

ABOUT:         Give an Hour™ is a national nonprofit organization, founded by Bethesda resident, Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen.  Give an Hour™ providers deliver mental health counseling services to active duty service members, members of our National Guard and Reserve forces, and veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan who have separated or retired from any branch of military service. In addition to these military personnel and their spouses and children, Give an Hour™ is also offering services to parents, siblings, and unmarried partners who are not entitled to receive mental health benefits through the military or VA. Currently, there are nearly 5,000 mental health professionals volunteering on the network.  Give an Hour™ has providers in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Guam, and Puerto Rico.   To date, these providers have given more than $2.7 million in free mental health services.          

 

 

WHEN:           Monday, July 5, 2010

                        9:00 a.m.  - 11:00 a.m.

                       

 

WHERE:         The Bethesda Pool

                        6300 Little Falls Parkway & Hillandale

                        Bethesda, Maryland

 

MEDIA CONTACTS:           

Lauren Itzkowitz (301) 960-4082 or litzkowitz@giveanhour.org

(Day Of) Barbara Van Dahlen (301) 760-9560 or bvandahlen@giveanhour.org

 

 

 

 

 

Lauren Itzkowitz

Director of Public Relations

Give an Hour

wwww.giveanhour.org

litzkowitz@giveanhour.org

(301) 960-4082

 

Watch us at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWcTtZKqpsE