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'Six-to-Fix' Plan - 6 Bold Steps to Restore America's Financial Security

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:46:16 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ Bloomington Minn. - February 6, 2011 -- Brett Machtig - As a business leader and father, I am alarmed by the notion that, for the first time, my opportunity to pursue the American Dream might be better than that of my children. So how can get real solutions without breaking the backs of the American public? To answer this question, I will outline the "Six to Fix" plan.1. TWO AND NO MORE PLEDGE!

Congress is not restricted to term limits. As a result, power and influence in the Congress has shifted the balance of power to those Congressmen who have been in power the longest.

The TWO AND NO MORE PLEDGE will simply state that after two terms in Congress, the elected official will voluntarily step aside. The pledge make it a requirement that if you are running for another office, that you resign from your existing office and let someone else do the job to serve those constituents. Finally, the pledge is a commitment of our Congressmen to eliminate 'earmarking' or 'pork bellying,' and instead allowing material in the bills that relates to its primary purpose.

2. FAIR, FLAT AND FOCUSED TAX REFORM
Institute a flat 20% tax on all household incomes over $25,000. No deductions. No corporate taxes. No exemptions. You would simply take your income, subtract $25,000, and then multiply the remainder by 20 percent to compute your federal tax. Those under $25,000 would receive a check, and would have to do community service-related work to the extent they receive income subsidies.

Institute a 1.5% National Sales Tax on finished goods as they are sold to another person or business, making tax avoidance difficult and proportional to citizen spending, including illegal aliens.

We suggest creating a $1.50 per gallon on gas by the U.S. Government. The revenue from this tax would be used to improve infrastructure and fund the development of natural gas pumps nationwide at existing gas stations, which can go a long way to solving foreign oil dependency.

3. TARGETED BUDGET REDUCTIONS; STREAMLINE ENTITLEMENTS

Our government spends more money than it earns by nearly 60 percent, and is expected to grow at 14 percent annually. We recommend Congress enact across-the-board expenses cuts, starting with the largest expenses, to bring its expenses in line.

4. TORT REFORM

We are being strangled by frivolous legal costs. Specifically, only in the United States can you sue a person, lose and not have any financial costs borne by the losing party. This plan would limit outrageous settlements, legal costs and the number of nuisance lawsuits, by penalizing the losing party.

5. HEALTHY CITIZENS, HEALTY AMERICA

The Food and Drug Administration works for the many drug and food companies that are turning Americans into the fattest and most drug-dependent people on the planet. The unhealthier our citizens are as a nation, the higher medical costs we will have in the future. Our plan would be to rethink approved food additives and drugs that create more costs on society long term.

6. WITH HONOR, REMOVE TROOPS FROM IRAQ AND AFGANISTAN

Department of Defense directives are largely controlled by Congress, not the military. Spending can be trimmed by Congress by transitioning out of war in the Middle East, or charging nations for the costs of providing military help. Our military has already gone on record telling Congress money needs to be spent to better handle the kind of threats we will face in the future versus the past.

SUMMARY

As Americans, make our government serve the people, rather than power centers and special interest groups. If not for us, then for our promise of a better future for our children. To read the full article, go to http://mgipublishing.com/category/press-releases/.

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The George Jarkesy Radio Show is Featured in Talkers Magazine - and Features Congressman Allen West

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:53:50 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ The George Jarkesy Show, hosted by George Jarkesy, was recently featured in Talkers Magazine. The new conservative and financial talk radio show hosts Congressman Allen West as guest, amongst others.

George Jarkesy, a noted entrepreneur and Chairman of the National Eagles and Angels Association, has recently taken the talk radio world by storm with The George Jarkesy Show. Talkers Magazine, the premier publication in the world of talk radio, has chosen to feature George in their Industry News Section.

The show, which launched in December of last year, has already featured a strong roster of guests, including Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus and United States Congressman Allen West, which will be on the show February 3rd, 2012.

Jarkesy tells TALKERS he started the show because "I have a passion for America and think everyone deserves a fair shake. Unfortunately a large percentage of people have no idea what is truly going on in Washington or why we have the issues with a struggling economy. A broad understanding of how various events affect economics and finance needs to be considered when investing. I am building a platform so millions of people can stay better informed on social, geo-political, financial and economic issues in an entertaining format."

George Jarkesy, in addition to hosting the show, also serves as a member of the RNC Finance Committee and commentator on Fox, Fox Business, and CNBC. The show is nationally syndicated on The Wall Street Business Network and airs from 4 -5 PM EST, Monday through Friday. You can listen to live and past shows, as well as learn more about Jarkesy and the Show at www.georgejarkesy.com.

George Jarkesy is the host of the nationally syndicated show, The George Jarkesy Show, Chairman of the National Eagles and Angels Association, and CEO of Jarkesy & Company. As a successful money manager and professional investor, respected financial and corporate advisor and a dynamic public speaker, George has founded, invested in, and helped to build companies engaged in a broad range of industry sectors, including financial consulting, media, real estate investing, real estate management, employee leasing, light steel manufacturing, livestock management, high technology, natural resources, healthcare and biotechnology.

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The George Jarkesy Show
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NM Senate Candidate, Greg Sowards Has $636,000 to Move Forward

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:13:33 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ Las Cruces, NM -- February 1, 2012 -- Conservative Republican U.S. Senate Candidate Greg Sowards announced today that his campaign will show over $636,000 in cash on hand after the fourth quarter transition:

"We have turned a major corner at the Sowards for Senate camp. I have brought on a new Campaign Manager and a new Grassroots Coordinator. My message of restoration is resonating with the people of New Mexico and America. We are now well-positioned to mount an impressive fund raising drive."

Help is arriving to the Sowards for Senate campaign from all over America. Conservative activists from Georgia, Iowa, Arizona, California, Illinois and Delaware are coalescing around Greg Sowards.

"After conducting a listening tour around New Mexico these last three months, what has become obvious is that the conservatives of this state are not satisfied with Heather Wilson's voting record or ties to establishment politicians like Olympia Snowe and John McCain," Sowards said.

"Heather was unelectable in 2008. Nothing has changed on that score. She is a flawed candidate. Her vote for the TARP bailout has doomed her chances for victory in November. Voters in the primary are starting to realize that and want a candidate without the baggage Wilson has. I am the only Republican in the field that can energize the conservative base along with the Independents to defeat Martin Heinrich in November," Sowards concluded.

When asked about John Sanchez, Sowards remarked "I look forward to working with John in the future. Since I intend to press for legislation that returns power in arenas like education and health care to the states, Governor Martinez and Lieutenant Governor Sanchez will soon have new tools to use in restoring New Mexico's spirit."

As the non-career politician in the race, Greg Sowards is awakening Independents, Conservative Democrats and Republicans alike. www.senate2012.com

Contact: Gary Johnson
Campaign Manager, Sowards for Senate
garyj@gregsowards.com
www.Senate2012.com
575-644-7405

Primary Republican Politicians Candidates for Next Politically Incorrect GPS Voice From PIGtones.com

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:27:09 +0000

Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich trade barbs at New Hampshire Primary, making them prime candidates to be lampooned as a "politically incorrect" GPS Voice by PIGtones.com. Obviously, the sparring is ripe fodder for people who want to liven up their GPS navigating experience.

/EINPresswire.com/ Dallas, TX — In the world of politically incorrect statements one thing is certain: with the explosion of social media, it seems everyone has an opinion. And no one is more opinionated than the candidates in the New Hampshire Presidential Primary, where the hopefuls argue over hot topics, such as taxes, defenese, gay rights and jobs.

One company is capitalizing on all the partisan politics and giving voters the opportunity to laugh this primary season. PIGtones.com allows drivers who use Garmin and Tom Tom GPS units to download new voices to their navigation systems.

These are not ordinary voices though, consider the P.I.G. In their name stands for "Politically Incorrect GPS."

When researching possible new voices to feature, political candidates are a surefire fit to go with other PIGTones.com voices, such as politically incorrect voices such as President Obama, George W. Bush, Arnold, The Govenator; and cultural stereotypes such as Jamal, the ghetto pimp; Habib, the New York Cabbie; and Bubba, the Funny Redneck.

Romney, who is against gay marriage, but claims to have appointed at least one gay man to his cabinet in the past, might even get a kick out of the PIGtones.com voice of "Fabulously Fashionable Andrew" who will direct drivers to their destinations with his lispy, frolicking voice. With Andrew, drivers will never have to ask "left or straight?" again.

PIGtones.com customers love their new voices. For example, Phil H., a satisfied customer who just wanted to spice up tedious driving and add a little humor to his day.

"I bought my GPS after using one in a rental car," Phil said. "It was effective but boring. PIG Tones' voices make the ride a blast!"

It's important to note that all voices on PIGtones.com are an impersonation of parody of an original character, but that doesn't make them any less fun.

Maybe the next PIGtones.com voice will be inspired by Gingrich asking Mitt Romney, "Can we drop this pious baloney?"

Until then, drivers can listen to all the GPS voice samples and download their own favorite Garmin Voices or Tom Tom Voices by going to: http://www.PIGtones.com.

PIGtones.com was founded by three friends in 2008 who were fed up with their boring GPS voice. The Dallas based company is now the leader in custom GPS Voices and aims to make driving fun again by letting drivers give their GPS a "politically incorrect" and yet entertaining navigation voice. Listen. Buy. Drive. Laugh! http://www.PIGtones.com

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US Jobs Report Impacts Crude Oil & Gold, Stock Futures

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:45:37 +0000

Washington, January 6, 2012 /EINPresswire.com/ International Employment Today, published by EIN News, has launched a new section on the U.S. jobs report.

The U.S. Jobs Report news section offers latest news on the report's impact on crude oil & gold prices, European and U.S. stock futures and much more.

For more news see:

- U.S. Jobs Report News - http://employment.einnews.com/news/us-jobs-report
- International Employment Today - http://employment.einnews.com/

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EIN News has developed one of the world's leading real time news indexing services. Its systems continuously scan the web, indexing news from thousands of worldwide sources. The data is then filtered according to specific needs, and the processes are supervised by a team of professional news editors.

Thousands of industry, government and private institutions rely on EIN News for their media monitoring needs. Combining both intelligent search technologies and the human element, EIN News delivers the most efficient, yet personalized media monitoring, news aggregation and syndication services on the market.

EIN News is positioned as the leading news index on the planet.

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We have found the perfect answer to the question for man, 'Who am I?' - 'I am wisdom!'

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:47:16 +0000

When Will the White House Wake up? We Have the Solutions to the Current Mess.

/The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us./

How the Word became flesh and why would Jesus want us to eat his flesh? How does all this make sense?

Not only does all this make sense the day we recognize the true meaning of these insights and when we fully implement and support these insights we will become like Jesus - supermen. These lines show the evidence to the source of the true power of life.

It is extraordinarily clear that Jesus is the light/knowledge of life. He is first and foremost the Word that became flesh. Thus Jesus is information that became flesh. Jesus came as flesh that was the Word before and after He left again to join GOD he became Word again. So now Jesus is no longer flesh just Word. It is in the shape of the Word that Jesus is offering man to eat Jesus. The question is how does one eat the Word that is Jesus?

The clue is in understanding how the brain and mind work. It is the mind that has access to reality through the five senses. The mind perceives reality in words and passes it on to the brain that biochemically processes it physically. This physical process in the brain alters the brain physically ever so slightly. So the mind catches the word in language which alters the brain physically. The word changes the brain physically by becoming a part of the brain. The word becomes flesh!

When one falls in love the sensations that go through the body effect the body physically and the feeling of love gets lodged in the brain, changing the brain physically. Similarly other emotions expressed in words have the same effects. This is why Jesus as Word is critical to mankind's redemption. Not just for ensuring a heavenly after life but for living a pure life here and now.

When Jesus is offering His Body it means he is offering His Word not just to be understood in words by the mind but to be chewed and digested by the brain, thereby physically altering the brain! Jesus wants us to physically transform His Word into our flesh to become the flesh just like him.

'It is by eating the Word that is Jesus' means that by totally absorbing the knowledge/body/Word of Jesus that is in the shape of the Word we integrate the Word physically into not only becoming a physical part of our brain but actually enabling the brain to become the Word that is Jesus.

This decoding has extensive and essential clues to making man wise; where the Word can become man!

If only Science and Education would take the Bible as the Science of Life which it is. When the Bible talks about the Word it means the Word is a set of Principles, Knowledge, Attributes of Wisdom, the highest quality of Consciousness, the supreme Mind, the supreme Love, the supreme Spirit etc. Which means that these qualities of GOD were not just in Him, they were Him. It is not like GOD is similar to a man where a man is a separate entity and has wisdom. GOD is Wisdom, God is Love... So the Principles of GOD were an innate part of GOD from the very beginning. This distinction is simply because where man has a physical body and the mind of man springs from the brain; GOD is pure Mind without any physical body. What makes man a mortal is because of the human body.

What the Bible is saying is that GOD is also Wisdom and it's Attributes. So wisdom is a divine quality that is an integral part of GOD. The knowledge that wisdom is an integral part of GOD is a very big clue to the very nature of wisdom/emotional intelligence education. The Bible is saying again and again that Man is made in God's image and man must become as close to GOD as possible. So it means that wisdom must become an integral part of man too. Thus it means that man must become wise and not just have wisdom. Having wisdom will not cut it. One must be able to say so and so is wisdom just as we say about GOD. This means given the very nature of the brain and mind relationship and their functions we must integrate the very Word that is wisdom into the physical brain infrastructure. This way we give birth to Spirit in our lives just as the bible wants us to do.

We are not very successful at teaching wisdom because we do not even know the stark differences in the way the brain and mind function and relate to each other. We now know that the mind comprehends in words and the brain comprehends in biochemical reactions. So the physical process takes place at the brain level. Thus the process of becoming is the domain of the brain. This means that wisdom education is brain education.

Again we are told by the Bible that man is made in the image of GOD. Thus man is made in the image of Word/Spirit. As long as one's upbringing is in line with Word/Spirit the physical integration of wisdom is effortlessly natural and man becomes wisdom. Unfortunately most stray away from wisdom because of the misunderstanding of wisdom upbringing/education.

When GOD wants man to be like HIM GOD is clearly saying that man must become wise. Which means man must be able to say, 'I am wisdom'. Thus the answer to how we should be able to answer the question, 'Who am I?' is very clear, it is 'I am wisdom'. The aim of emotional intelligence/wisdom education must be recognized as 'to be able to become wisdom'. It is very tragic that we are so far away from this goal that only a small section of mankind is able to say, 'I am wisdom'. It need not be like this. The clue to what is wisdom is also very clear, 'wisdom is GOD!' and who is GOD? The answer comes from GOD HIMSELF, 'I am that I am'. Which means GOD is what HE is supposed to be. So GOD is HIS pure and authentic SELF. Thus 'I am wisdom boils down to mean, 'I am my pure and authentic self!' So to be one's pure self is to be wisdom! The road to wisdom education is the road to becoming one's pure self! The way the brain works one does not even have to be religious to become wise. The pure self is a projection of an emotional baggage free brain. Thus wisdom education is freeing the brain of all emotional baggage. Please google, 'self image therapy by sajid khan'.

The world has not woken up to the fact that the brain education process is far more nurture than nature. The deepest emotional educational impact on the brain takes place during the fetus period of life. The brain is physically and emotionally conditioned by the physical womb environment that shapes the emotional intelligence learning environment (what we have coined as womb-reality). Thus the brain goes through the most fundamental conditioning that we have coined as womb-conditioning. Please google 'womb-conditioning by sajid khan'. The impact of womb-conditioning is so huge that wisdom education can be termed as the exercise to unconditioned the brain/mind of womb-conditioning.

The human body is unlike GOD while the human mind is made in GOD's own image. So the difference between GOD and man boils down to the fact that GOD is Pure Mind while man is mind and brain/body.Thus the more mind and the less brain man becomes he comes closer to being in GOD's image. The clue to wisdom education is quite clear here: the goal of wisdom education is to make man as much mind as humanly possible and as much less brain as humanly possible.

Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.'!!!

My basic hypothesis quantifies the mind/brain into broadly and approximately four basic stages and as there are four levels of the brain/mind there are four levels of individuals, groups, countries and leaders described as follows:

a) Premature mind (-2)...a totally self centered brutal nature. Leaders that are stuck at this level manifest themselves as dictators and tyrants. At this stage of the mind the child considers his own self as all reality. In his mind he alone exists. One's own self is all that counts. Others don't count at all as they don't even exist. In spite of all the illegal wealth and power this mind level individuals are very insecure. Many countries in the world are ruled by this -2 mind level leaders. We must wake up the world to their -2 emotional mind and its consequences. Individuals at this -2 level end up as murderers, thugs, rapists etc. They are the very personification of evil. The brain is physically and emotionally stuck at the -2 level and it projects a -2 mind/self/self-image. At this stage the mind is practically a slave of the brain. It is the physical brain that is totally in-charge of the brain-mind self-identity. We can scientifically say that the individual at this -2 level is the physical brain which is pure flesh, which totally rules the mind(spirit).

b) Immature mind (-1)... an opportunistic nature that will break the law if the individual thinks that he can get away with it. At this stage of the mind level the teenager thinks that even though he has no power today his time will come and he deserves the best today. He will try to fulfill his lopsided dreams by hook or by crook. He considers himself as most important and will do everything to make it so if he feels he can get away with even committing illegal acts. Leaders whose minds are stuck at this level are extremely corrupt. They build up illegal fortunes at the cost of the country and the common man. Most third world countries have this level mind leaders and citizens. Individuals at this level are a mixture of brain and mind. One can scientifically say that this level -1 brain-mind represents a mixture of flesh(brain) and spirit(mind).

c) Mature mind (+1)... a responsible nature that respects the equality of all. At this stage the adult mind considers himself as first among equals. He still struggles to make the most for his own self. He works for his own family first. When President Bush places jobs above carbon emissions he is coming from this mind level. Most developed countries are in this category. They especially over spend on defense to remain first in military power at least in their own neighborhood. So called super powers and aspiring super powers try to expand the range of their defense powers by spending even more to show off power beyond their borders. They spend more than they need on defense but they spend enough on other sectors where the economy benefits the whole country. Individuals at this level are responsible citizens however they suffer from a phony over confident self image. They are brought up on ,'I am the best' belief that is implanted into their physical brain structure. As a result they have a trophy self image. The brain-mind complex is mostly ruled by the mind. Thus at this stage the brain-mind complex is mostly spirit.

d) Super mature mind (+2)...an altruistic nature. At this mind level the mind develops to the highest level of emotional intelligence which is wisdom. The person considers himself as part of the whole human family. He considers everyone else as #1 irrespective of caste and creed, gender or economic status. Leaders who manifest themselves at this level genuinely work for the whole country and also try their best to help other countries. They don't help their own supporters above the opposition. They treat all alike with the
same highest respect. For them all the people at large especially the poor are worthy of more attention and financial assistance so their priorities and policies focus on education, health, infrastructure and economic growth away from defense. Such leaders bring economic prosperity and real change in the lives of all the sections of society. The whole country becomes richer. Such leaders are truly altruistic and humble. All their spending is rational. Their priorities are equally focused on education, health, and infrastructure and defense and every thing in-between. This is the kind of leader every country needs every time there is an election. Individuals at this +2 brain-mind complex are true altruistic beings who are true manifestations of the pure self. Their mind(spirit) is in total control of the brain(flesh).

Individuals who grow up chronologically but remain emotionally at -2 brain level can be termed as flesh.
These are the real criminals of the world. They either are mentally challenged and so are dependent on society for their needs or are criminals and so cause harm to the society. No wonder Jesus says those of flesh(brain) cannot go to heaven.

Individuals who grow up chronologically but remain emotionally at -1 brain level can be termed as a mixture of flesh(brain) and spirit(mind). No wonder there are many layers of heaven and hell.

Individuals who grow up chronologically but remain emotionally at +1 brain level can be termed as mostly spirit(mind).

Individuals who grow up emotionally to the +2 brain/mind level can be termed as fully self-actualized spirits.

Think of the brain as flesh and the mind as spirit.

'Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.' we can decode as, "Brain gives birth to brain, but the Mind gives birth to mind.' Thus born again means mind rebirth. Which means wisdom education, which among many education roads also means my very own self image therapy! (please google, 'self image therapy by sajid khan').

This also solves the mystery whether evil and good are this worldly or other worldly. The closer one is to GODs image the more good one is; which means that the more mind one is the more good one is. The more brain one is the more away from GOD one is, that means more evil one is. This means that evil is emotional ignorance which springs from the brain and good is ''super mature emotional intelligence'/wisdom which springs from the mind. Thus evil = ignorance = brain = flesh and good = wisdom = mind = spirit!

The real rejoicing is for the Word of GOD became flesh on this day. And if we would learn from the Bible we can become the Words of GOD for we all are God's children too!

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

Will United Nations Pegasus dawn World Peace?

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:28:05 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ December 20th, 2011 Chauvet Cave, France

A Pegasus has just been unveiled at the UNESCO Chauvet Cave in Southern France. The profound symbolism was explained by metaphysical scholars Gerald D'Aoust and Daryl Breese. The Pegasus has always been a symbol of the Holy Spirit and Peace. Four angelic encounters led the team to this cave art, now the oldest religious relic which has pushed back the dawn of religion another 15,000 years.
The Pegasus is showcased in two murals. One graphic is the first Story of Creation and the other shows animals getting off a vessel which has landed on a mountain. Enjoy this treasure of graphics, linked below. Breese posted exhaustive details of interpretation 'on line' for the world to enjoy!
http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/chauvet/en/owpt14.htm
www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/chauvet/en/owpt24.htm
http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/chauvet/img/fond0421.jpg
D'Aoust and Breese just published the non-fiction "God's Steed- Key to World Peace" (Lulu 2011). The Chauvet Pegasus is featured on the book's cover. Like Tom Hanks in the fictional "Angels and Demons", they are the real life 'symbologists' who have discovered this ancient point from which all religion and philosophy have descended- and will culminate. "Cave of Forgotten Dreams" by Werner Herzog lets us see this earliest cave art. Some viewers report visions after seeing the movie.
Breese believes the common ground of this new discovery connects all the Holy Books and could spawn greater understanding, tolerance and harmony. Will this usher in the Age of Aquarius?

Sir Knight Daryl Breese
Nampa, Idaho USA
calbreese@hotmail.com
(661)703-4444

World-Renowned Chef Seeks To Follow In Clint Eastwood's Footsteps

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:22:21 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ CARMEL, CA - December 6, 2011 -- World-renowned restaurateur and long-time Carmel business owner Rich Pèpe has declared his candidacy for Mayor in the upcoming April 2012 city election.

The picturesque, seaside village of Carmel is famous for electing Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood to the Mayor's office in the mid-1980s.

Pèpe, who has lived and worked in Carmel since 1974, is a well-established figure in the community as well as an internationally-respected chef, restaurateur, and winemaker, He believes his long history of working and building successful businesses in Carmel gives him a unique advantage in being Mayor.

"I'm not a career politician. I haven't spent years in government service and I'm not looking to use this position as a stepping stone to higher office. I'm here, walking the streets of downtown, talking with the residents and business owners every day, and I have the understanding and experience to be an effective leader. I'm here for the long haul. I care about Carmel, its people, its families, and its future... It's that simple."

Pèpe maintains that a "strong business background" is essential in tackling the city's fiscal issues and maintaining sound management of Carmel's financial affairs.

Part of Pèpe's platform is to make Carmel "resident-friendly" just as it is "visitor-friendly."
"While tourism is and will always be the engine of our local economy, we need to remember the needs of the locals who live, work and play here. Are we looking out for them?"

He believes city residents are looking for creative solutions to long-standing issues such as traffic, parking, and ensuring a stable water supply.

Pèpe's Carmel businesses include Little Napoli Bistro, Vesuvio Restaurant, Carmel Bakery, Pepe Winery, and Vino Napoli Wine Bar.

More information available at: www.mayorpepe.com

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The Mission In Citrus Homeless Shelters Celebrate Their Third Anniversary Of Helping Each Other

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:36:16 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ Homeless Veterans, men, women, and children are now helping themselves back onto their feet and into society. And they are succeeding at a very high rate. They work together as a family helping each other with a hand up, and not a hand out.

The homeless in rural Florida have proven that they can help each other without paid staff, when given the proper resources. Homeless Veterans, men, women, and children have shown that they can take a hand up, instead of a handout, and get their lives back in order. In less than three years there are now five shelters; two for homeless Veterans. Over one thousand people were helped back into society by using fewer dollars and more sense. Their success record is 80%,which is much higher than the national average. There are no security cameras or locked doors. Their foundation is that no one should lose their freedoms that so many Veterans have died for, unless they are a criminal.

Their Veteran's shelter was opened on less than $5000, and a lot of faith. It is now approaching its second year of operation. In the past two months, ten Veterans returned to society into their own homes after receiving their much deserved benefits. Similar shelters were built using millions. Formerly homeless Veterans run the shelter, after being helped themselves. All give a volunteer commitment. Fund raising is now in progress to increase their capacity. Their second shelter was designed after the John Wayne-type outposts in the old west. In rural areas, the homeless have to walk between 12-50 miles for help and services. The outpost provides meals, shelter, laundry, showers, and much more. It serves many Veterans living in the woods and swamps, and those traveling around the country. The model has been highly successful. Their next project is a mobile command center called Angels on Wheels. It will be able to help Veterans in any area with full service. The mobile vehicle will enable the Mission in Citrus to reach out to many Veterans, who are currently receiving little to no help.

The Mission in Citrus Homeless Shelters were founded in 2008, after the Executive Director became homeless himself. His findings showed that traditional shelters were not working, and too much of their budgets were spent on administration expenses, and not on the residents. Too many criminalize homelessness. Most homeless are not criminals, they just need the resources to get their lives back in order. A hand up, not a hand out. The focus is on jobs, and their Hire the Homeless program has been highly successful. The residents also help operate the shelter by paying for their upkeep, once they find employment or receive disability. They volunteer thousands of hours to Habitat for Humanity, area food banks, Sertoma Club, Lion's Club, and many other non profits. No one is allowed to sit around. All earn their keep.

They have overcome many obstacles in the past three years, from 60 tents to 5 shelters. They had major fights with everyone from the Fire Marshal, Sheriff's Dept, and many other agencies, including County Commissioners. They now have positive working relationships with all of them. They have earned their respect. They still have a long way to go. Grant writing is hard because there is little time after helping so many people each day. They beg for 80% of their operating funds using collections sites, such as Walmart,and County flea markets. Over 1000 people were helped last year with less than $100,000. The Mission in Citrus continues to fight for homeless rights. Their emails are sent to numerous government officials each day. Homelessness can decrease through more accountability of dollars. One shelter gets Federal funds, while operating at an annual cost of $38,000 a bed. It is cheaper to go to Harvard.

Their residents age from four days old to 72 years old. The new face of homelessness has become many homeless women and children. They are expecting six new babies in the next month. The days of the old homeless stereotype are over. The present economy is taking no prisoners.

Their long term goals are to share their system with others, and to increase their homeless Veterans beds by 150 by buying a motel. They soon hope to start a successful in-house drug and alcohol treatment shelter. The Mission in Citrus could easily become a movie as so many miracles have occurred there. When the Director turned 50 this year, over 100 former residents visited, Facebooked him, emailed, or called. That does not happen at normal shelters. They take great pride as they have become a family, and lift each other up. They have two quotes."If we do not help them…Who will?"and "We follow the parable of the good Samaritan." We help all in need. In their history, they have never failed to feed and help anyone who has entered their gates. They even take food and water into the woods and swamps for many hard core Veterans, who have lost faith in society.

About The Mission In Citrus
Their Mission is to help all in need to the best of their ability. They follow the parable of the Good Samaritan, as there are no requirements for their services. They constantly reinvent the wheel to make it all work. The faces of homelessness can change as well as each individual's circumstances. And there have been very few that they have not been able to help. Veterans have become their priority as they have seen their suffering the most.

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Mission in Citrus Homeless Shelters
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Attorneys Sponsor Local Benefit For The Florence Immigrant Project

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:52:07 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ The Law Offices of Alcock and Associates, P.C. sponsored a benefit concert for a charity organization that helps impoverished individuals facing deportation.

Attorneys in Phoenix, Arizona, sponsored a local benefit concert for the Florence Project on November 19, 2011. The concert was held at the Rhythm Room, a nightclub known for hosting live bands. The Phoenix law firm of Alcock and Associates, which handles immigration matters, was thanked and acknowledged by Hon. Noel Fidel, Esq. who serves as the Florence Project's board president.

Attorney Nicholas Alcock, the owner of Alcock and Associates, was proud to help the organization. "Unlike criminal defendants, people facing deportation do not have the right to free immigration attorneys. As a result, indigent families caught in the immigration system have a very difficult time navigating the process. Without the Florence Project, many of these poor people would have no place to turn."

It is the mission statement of the Florence Project to serve indigent people who face deportation and removal. The Project helps over 200 children detained by the federal government who are alone, scared and without parental support. They also engage in community outreach, providing important information to the people who need it most.

"It is easy for people to take a hard line on immigration," says attorney Alcock. "However, when you go down to a detention facility and talk with young people who have lived their entire lives in the United States, it is impossible to not feel compassion. The individuals staffing the Florence Project are true humanitarian heroes. It is an honor to help them in any way possible."

The benefit concert was a rousing success. The Rhythm Room was filled and the dance floor was busy. The band, KT and The Repeat Offenders is comprised of legal professionals, including law professors, judges and attorneys. They played a mixture of rock and roll, blues and Motown. Alcock states, "It was the perfect band for a great cause."

The Law Offices of Alcock and Associates is a located in Phoenix, Arizona. The law firm handles immigration, criminal defense, DUI and personal injury matters. Their lawyers can be reached at 602-989-5000.

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Nick Alcock
Alcock and Associates
602-989-5000
http://www.alcocklaw.com

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Religious Twist Involved in the Latest Challenge to the Affordable Care Act Notes Benepath CEO

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:30:27 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ The health care reform law is now facing court challenges alleging it violates religious freedom. This, and other debates, will continue as this hot issue is heard by higher courts. Visitors to Benepath.com can get health insurance quotes from top rated insurance companies in the United States and read more of the latest health insurance news on the company's website.

The latest challenge to the health care reform law is a religious one. Some say it violates their religious freedom.

"Health care reform was always a contentious issue from day one," said Clelland Green, RHU, CEO, and president of Benepath in Pennsylvania. "Since it was passed, it has faced court challenge after court challenge, and the latest lawsuit is based on the allegation that the Affordable Care Act violates religious freedom."

The key element that has caused the uproar over the Affordable Care Act is the law that states every person must buy health insurance by 2014 or they will have to pay a penalty. This has been met with challenges across the nation, and so far one court of appeal has upheld the mandate, one has struck it down and one has dismissed a lawsuit twice based on jurisdictional issues. It other words, this is an issue looking for a court decision, but so far it is not making much headway nor is there any degree of consensus on it.

"The latest challenge was brought to court by a religious group on behalf of five citizens. They feel the law violates their beliefs and that Congress does not have the authority to force them to buy health insurance, when they believe that God will protect them," Green outlined.

While this is an interesting challenge, Congress has steadfastly maintained it does have the authority to pass such a law and enforce the mandate because the cost of health care is getting out of control. And that is the argument the federal government lawyers will use to rebut this latest lawsuit.

The lawsuit's plaintiffs are Susan Seven-Sky, Peggy Lee Mead, Charles Lee, Kenneth Ruffo and Gina Rodriguez and the defendants are Eric Holder Jr., U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Department of the Treasury and Timothy Geithner. In short, the case cite for those who want to read the interesting arguments by finding the case online is Susan Seven-Sky v. Eric Holder Jr. Case No. 11-5047.

"It is a thoughtful read and full of arguments that make a great deal of sense. As always, there are two sides to every lawsuit, and the court will need to decide which one prevails after entertaining all the material submitted. While reading this case, you might want to take a look at your thoughts and feelings on this issue about being mandated to buy health insurance if you do not have it by the year 2014," suggested Green. It is an issue that is likely to continue to be a hot button for many Americans.

The nugget of the argument to be made in court by the religious group is that forcing people to get health insurance means they would have to get it indefinitely or pay annual penalties for holding a sincere belief that God protects them from injury or illness. In short, they are refusing to get the health insurance because it would violate their faith. "Of interest is the fact that the Affordable Care Act does have some religious exemptions, but in this instance, it appears that some of the plaintiffs may not qualify," added Green.

On the government's side, the argument is that Congress has determined that individuals who do not have health insurance quite often do not pay for the medical services they may require. This shifts the cost to the providers and taxpayers, which is the whole reason behind why the Affordable Care Act passed. "Of note is that uninsured Americans cost the system close to $43 billion in 2008," Green pointed out.

Perhaps it is time to take a really hard look at this Act and figure out if it may not actually be the beginning of turning around a system that is badly in need of repair.

Benepath is the leading provider of affordable health insurance quotes. Visitors to Benepath.com can get health insurance quotes from top rated insurance companies in all of the United States. To learn more, visit http://www.benepath.com.

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PlayPokerOnline.com Reveals How The US Poker Legalization Efforts Can Be Supported

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:13:55 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ Organizations like FairPlay USA have strengthened the movement to pressurize the US government to legalize online gambling. PlayPokerOnline.com explains this movement.

Now that the call for compelling the US government to legalize online poker is gradually gaining strength, there is a need for everyone who loves to play online poker to give strength to the movement. Already, there are organizations like FairPlay USA, which has set up a strong base in Washington DC and aims to pressurize the Congress to pass a bill that would legalize online poker. PlayPokerOnline.com reveals how the efforts to legalize online poker in the US can be supported.

FairPlay USA has been formed by a group of consumer protection experts, lawmakers, professional poker players and online gambling companies. The organization aims to create awareness among the public and policymakers about the shortcomings of the US legislation regarding online poker and suggestions on how the situation can be made better. The organization believes that state-of-the-art technology with strict regulatory policies will not only make it safer to play poker online, it will also create thousands of jobs for America, where unemployment is now rampant.

To add momentum to FairPlay USA's initiative, it needs the strength and support of the millions of players in America who love to play poker online for money on the web. For this reason, the organization has launched its own website with an online petition that everyone can sign so that the Congress is made aware of the many voices that demand the legalization of poker in the US. Anyone who wants to participate in this movement can go to the FairPlay USA website and sign the online petition. Each signature is important and gives strength to the movement. More information about FairPlay USA can be found at this PlayPokerOnline.com press release.

The organization has also published 10 principles on how to play poker legally on the web. Some of the principles include the need to strengthen the UIGEA to eliminate illegal online gambling and providing sophisticated tools to effectively tackle problem gambling through measures like deposit limits and wager limits. The principles also call for allowing states to capture the required revenue from licensed poker networks and choose whether or not to allow online gambling in their jurisdictions.

About Play Poker Online

For comprehensive information regarding online poker, PlayPokerOnline.com is one of the best resources on the web. Players can look to the site for pretty much everything, starting from poker rules and real money poker sites to the latest poker bonuses and bonus codes, like the party poker bonus code, by going to www.playpokeronline.com.

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Tea Party Review November's Cover Story: Is Herman Cain the Tea Party Candidate?

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:03:08 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ Tea Party Review's November issue looks at Herman Cain's positions on Tea Party issues and asks if he is the most likely candidate to gain support from the Tea Party.

Tea Party Review magazine releases their fourth edition this weekend. The cover story of the November issue examines Herman Cain's candidacy for the Republican nomination for the President of the United States from the Tea Party's point of view. While the edition was put together before the sexual harassment allegations, the articles still give insight into why the Tea Party may still support Herman Cain when the dust settles.

"The principles that Mr. Cain espouses and his track record speak volumes," said William Owens, publisher of the magazine. "While no one yet knows what happened, early evidence suggests that the Tea Party is not abandoning his candidacy based solely on a liberal-left media report. Our edition explains why the Tea Party is supporting Cain."

As evidence to back his statement about the strong Tea Party support, Owens points to the record fundraising the campaign has had since the allegations services and report released on Wednesday that the accusations are not an issue to Iowa caucus goers.

Tea Party Review is national magazine that focuses on news from the Tea Party. Along with articles and commentary from professional members of the press and political commentators, the magazine features articles from local Tea Parties. It is available through subscription only at www.TeaPartyReview.com. Attendees at the Defending the American Dream conference in Washington, DC and the Florida Tea Party Convention in Daytona Beach, can purchase a copy at the Tea Party Review booth.

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William Owens Publisher,
Tea Party Review
202-355-4482
William@TeaPartyReview.com
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First Black Miss Norway Visits The United States

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:58:50 +0000

Goodwill tour to raise awareness of domestic abuse

/EINPresswire.com/ November 1, 2011 -- Iman Kerigo, the first woman of African lineage to be crowned Miss Norway, arrives in the US this week as part of her goodwill tour. Miss Kerigo, of Kenyan descent, continues her mission to raise awareness on poverty, war and domestic abuse. She will be visiting Los Angeles, Las Vegas and surrounding areas as part of her twelve day visit.
Iman Kerigo

As a child born into a life of extreme hardship, she and her mother and brothers struggled to survive day-to-day while living under the rule of an abusive father. Iman's mother's greatest dream was to simply see her children live. She never dreamed her second child could achieve something so amazing.

"My mother was just happy that we were alive but she didn't want us to live a meager existence," Miss Kerigo said. "Being crowned Miss Norway gave me the opportunity to make sure that her dream came true."

After waiting for some time to gain citizenship in a new country, Iman, her mother and siblings, with the help of the Norwegian ambassador in Kenya, were finally accepted into the Scandanavian country of Norway, Iman's country of birth. Growing up thousands of miles away from everything she had ever known, Iman worked hard to adjust to her new adopted home, even learning to speak Norwegian and English, rather than her native Swahili.

Through hard work and dedication, she overcame tremendous odds to eventually become the first woman of African descent to ever be crowned Miss Norway. She credits much of her success in the Miss Norway Pageant to her coach, nutrition expert David Sandoval. David, author of The Green Foods Bible, had Iman follow his 'Superfoods For Supermodels' program, an eating program designed especially for those in the public eye.

David says, "I created this program in response to the epidemic of bulimia, anorexia and other eating disorders prevalent in the modeling and entertainment business." But David is keen to explain that 'Superfoods For Supermodels' is not a diet. He adds, "Instead it features realistic guidelines for creating exceptionally healthy, lean, beautiful bodies through pure, organic, green food nutrition and core fitness." David's program also helps to build confidence and strength while focusing on taking personal responsibility for one's own destiny.

Iman adds,"Part of my mission is to let young girls know that even if it seems all the odds are against you, you can still achieve great things."
In the future, Iman hopes to forge a career in modeling and/or become a spokesperson for an African centric product line.

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Lobbyist Compliance Services, Inc.

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:42:40 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ Corporations, trade associations, and government affairs professionals will be excited to learn that finally there is a compliance firm that deals exclusively with lobbying registration and reporting.

Lobbyist Compliance Services, Inc., was established by Scott Stetson, an attorney who practices exclusively in political activity law.

Unlike other firms where compliance is one item on an overcrowded menu, and clients are billed for every phone call, every email, or every mention of the clients name constitutes a billable discussion...Lobbyist Compliance Services, Inc. focuses exclusively on lobbying activity and bills a flat fee that is paid in monthly retainers.

Because lobbying activity is our only focus, we have expert knowledge of the subject and provide each client with expert counsel and guidance at rates far less then large firms.

Lobbyist Compliance Services Inc., is located in Akron, Ohio and may be reached at 330-869-2051 or by email, scott@lobbyistcompliance.com and on the Web at www.lobbyistcompliance.com.