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Lisa Beyer


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Gender: Female
Status: Divorced
Age: 39
Sign: Sagittarius

City: Titusville
State: Florida
Country: US
Signup Date: 5/21/2007

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Tuesday, March 04, 2008 

Current mood:  inquisitive
Category: News and Politics

This is very informative for current or aspiring small business owners.

New York Times Technology: State of the Art

A Little Piece of Microsoft Aids Small Business

Published: February 14, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008 

Current mood:  fascinated
Category: News and Politics

Even though this article was originally published in April 2006, I just came across it, and the subject expands on my previous blogs about US policies in comparison to other countries.  Please spread the word!

Your comments are always welcome.   

Meeting Children's Needs: How Does the United States Measure Up?

Key results begin on page 8.

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 

Current mood:  determined
Category: News and Politics

This subject is very important.  Please take a few minutes to read about media consolidation and then take action to stop big media from getting any bigger.  The FCC is taking public comments through December 11, so make your voice heard now.

Mass media in the US is only getting worse - i.e. more consolidated, and the head of the FCC is trying to push through legislation allowing additional opportunities for consolidation. Bill Moyers had a great bit about this on his PBS show Bill Moyers Journal.

Now is the time to act. If we the people do not speak up now, the FCC will have an easier time passing new legislation that favors corporation interests over public freedom of unbiased media information.

11/13/07: FCC Chairman Martin Proposes Revision to the Newspaper / Broadcast Cross-Ownership Rule

11/13/07: In Response: Joint Statement by Commissioners Copps and Adelstein on Chairman Martin's Cross-Ownership Proposal

Media Ownership Rules

Media Consolidation: A primer on making your opinion heard

Why Media Diversity Matters

Take Action at Stop Big Media

Take Action at Common Cause

Free Press Action Network

Submit comments directly to the FCC here (select: Media Ownership Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Docket 06-121)

Join the fight for internet freedom

10-22-07: Seattle Times: Fasten your seat belts: full-speed media ahead

Seattle Times:  "The Democracy Papers is a series of articles, essays and editorial opinion examining threats to our freedoms of speech. Technology has created space for more voices, yet fewer and fewer are heard.

The American press and media are being decimated by consolidation. This transformation from many owners into five or six large corporations and the lessening of small outlets for radio, newspapers, magazines and music are chilling a once robust marketplace of ideas. What should American's do? This series explores the arguments and the backlash."

Seattle Times Series: The Democracy Papers


Together, we can make our voices heard that we want less media consolidation!


----- Original Message ----
From: The Pen
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Subject: Join the Tens of Thousands Opposing Total Media Consolidation. We Win If You Speak Out Now

There is a massive bipartisan ground swell of public opposition building against the attempt of the FCC chairman on accelerated notice to sneak through the most devastating decimation of media diversity ever. Multiple groups are mobilizing around this, including more than 10,000 submissions to the FCC and your members of Congress from our first alert on this last week.

Stop The FCC Action Page
 
Facebook Action Page
 
Though deliberately been rushed through to try to evade critical analysis, it is now clear that the proposed rule changes would affect every city and hamlet in every market, not just the 20 biggest as deceptively advertised. It's nothing but a giant cave in to the media moguls who have already degraded the public discourse with systematic propaganda masquerading as news.

But the good news is that members of both sides of the aisle in Congress are acting to stop this last minute bum rush, by bringing forward the Media Ownership Act of 2007, to tell the FCC in no uncertain terms, "Whoa horsey!" Please submit the action page above so we can turn the tide on this eminently winnable struggle, just as we did in 2003, turning back virtually the same attack by then FCC chairman Powell.

We need to really pour it on. We need every voice we can muster to tell our members of Congress we stand behind them as one on this, and to tell the FCC that we the people unanimously oppose our media being sold out to those who have sold the public interest so short.

We only have until December 11, to make our voices heard. Please bring the weight of your personal comments to bear at this pivotal time for the future of our public media. You can submit either of the action pages above, the second being the new Facebook alternate option.

OpedNews Brings Their Numbers To Join The Fight

Coming through in a major way in this mobilization is the entire contributing writer staff at OpedNews, who have submitted seven pieces on this policy crisis in the last couple days alone. The articles below contain much insightful analysis and information, for example the fact that FCC Chairman Martin has been nothing but a Bush political hatchet man since day one, including a stint as a Bush campaign attorney.

Please read and promote these articles of truth as well, on any networks you participate in like Digg, Reddit and so on, to get the word out that it's time for the people to be heard again.

Censored: Media Consolidation Debate by Steve Fournier

Cross Ownership Proposal by Kenneth Briggs

Confronting the FCC Monolith by Kevin Gosztola

The Bush Push To Take Control Of Our Media and What You Can Do About It by Cliff Carson

Stopping the FCC from Consolidating Media Ownership by Mike Kuykendall

When Fox News Brags.....and the FCC by Michael Shaw

Media for the Masses, not amassed media monopolization by Richard Mathis


Please take action NOW, so we can win all victories that are supposed to be ours.
Currently listening:
The Open Door
By Evanescence
Release date: 03 October, 2006
Saturday, November 24, 2007 

Category: Life
Hello,
 
I received this from a former college classmate who is a homeschooling Mom in NC, so I know this is a legitimate fundraiser.
 
If you are interested in buying books this Christmas, please consider shopping at this site where books are on sale and the proceeds will benefit a family in need in NC.  The site also has about 120 titles in Spanish. 
 
Happy Shopping for a Good Cause,
Lisa

 
----- Original Message ----
From: Kathy Bertrand
Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007
Subject: Usborne Book Sale Fundraiser for the Goodman Family in Cary, NC

****Please pass this along to anyone you know that would be interested in attending the Bazaar or ordering books from Usborne Books for Children to benefit the Goodman family****
 
A local homeschooling family has been devastated by an accident involving the father and sole income provider.  As a result of a motorcycle accident the father has been in and out of ICU for about 6 weeks now and has had his leg amputated.  Cary Homeschoolers is hosting a HUGE fundraiser including carnival activities and a Holiday Bazaar for shopping to benefit the family.  I will be set up with a table to sell Usborne books and have created an e-show for on line sales  (details below).  The on-line sales will be combined with the sales at the Bazaar.  There is a big after Thanksgiving sale, including 70% off many titles, including books in Spanish, this weekend only. 
 
The Holiday Bazaar with be at the Middlecreek Community Center in Cary on Tuesday, December 4th from 11-2pm. So grab your wallets tell everyone you know and come shop!
 
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You are invited to an Usborne Books eShow to explore the world of Usborne Books.  A child's interest in reading and learning is stimulated by the lavish illustrations and informative content.  There are over 1300 bright, colorful and fun titles covering activities, puzzles and a wide range of subjects for children of all ages.

Usborne Books - the books kids love to read!

Hosted by: Cary HSers
Place: www.ubah.com/HOS102187
When: Today thru 12/31/2007 11:59:00 PM

Everyone is welcome, so invite a friend.

It's a rewarding experience when a child opens a book and discovers the magic of reading.

Currently reading:
Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance
By Barack Obama
Release date: 10 August, 2004
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 

Current mood:  thoughtful
Category: News and Politics

Another article related to education and test scores in the US:

Study Links Drop in Test Scores to a Decline in Time Spent Reading

November 2007: To Read or Not To Read: A Question of National Consequence
This report is a new and comprehensive analysis of reading patterns of children, teenagers, and adults in the United States. To Read or Not To Read assembled data on reading trends from more than 40 sources, including federal agencies, universities, foundations, and associations. The compendium expands the investigation of the NEA's landmark 2004 report, Reading at Risk, and reveals recent declines in voluntary reading and test scores alike, exposing trends that have severe consequences for American society. 

July 2004: Reading at Risk: A Survey of Literary Reading in America
This report presents the results from the literature segment of the Survey of Public Participation in the Arts, conducted by the Census Bureau in 2002 at the NEA's request. The survey asked more than 17,000 adults if during the previous 12 months they had read any novels, short stories, poetry or plays in their leisure time, that were not required for work or school. The report extrapolates and interprets data on literary reading and compares them with results from similar surveys carried out in 1982 and 1992. 

Other Literature Publications from the National Endowment for the Arts

Tuesday, November 06, 2007 

Current mood:  contemplative
Category: News and Politics

I would love to hear your thoughts on these:

Washington Post: A President Besieged and Isolated

The Guardian: Lonely and Lame, Bush Agonizes Over Legacy

CNN Cafferty File: How concerned should President Bush be about his legacy?

Kevin, Gardner, KS: "Maybe Bush's legacy will be that he is a 'uniter' after all. He's united most of the country against him. There's little Bush can do to improve his legacy at this point. History will judge him as one of the most ineffective and incompetent presidents this country has ever had. America will be paying the price for many years to come."

EJ, Granville, OH: "We will try to forget him but should not. I hope he taught everyone to choose more carefully and by standards that reflect the real American character."

Hugh, FL: "President Bush should not be concerned about his legacy, and obviously, he's not, or he would have caved into pressure a long time ago and pulled our troops out of Iraq. Misguided or not, he is driven by what he believes and doesn't govern by polls or what the future might say about him, which is rare in Washington."

Andrew, Acton, MA: "His legacy will be a poorer, meaner, less secure, and more hated America. He is, quite simply, the worst President we have ever had. Even Nixon had the decency to resign."

Nick, Mount Carmel, PA: "Jack, We can't blame the President for all of this. We are almost as much to blame as he is. We, the people, voted him in for a second term, and we, the people, voted for a new Congress. How did that work out?"

Richard, LA: "Jack, He already has one - it's called Iraq. No matter what he may do or accomplish in his remaining time, this war will be his everlasting legacy. Ask the mothers, fathers, wives, husbands, sons, and daughters of the dead soldiers, and they will answer in a loud chorus, 'IRAQ' when asked what Bush will be remembered for."

Monday, September 17, 2007 

Current mood:  worried
Category: News and Politics
Monday, September 10, 2007 

Current mood:  excited
Category: News and Politics
Monday, September 10, 2007 

Current mood:  confused
Category: News and Politics
Monday, September 10, 2007 

Current mood:  nauseated
Category: News and Politics