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Dubai Cares invites you to participate in the Water Bucket Walk, a symbolic walk-a-thon in support of children who do not have access to clean drinking water. Children in developing countries walk, on average, more than 6 km every day to collect water that is likely make them sick, thus preventing t ...More

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Dubai Cares invites you to participate in the Water Bucket Walk, a symbolic walk-a-thon in support of children who do not have access to clean drinking water. Children in developing countries walk, on average, more than 6 km every day to collect water that is likely make them sick, thus preventing them from attending school. The water bucket walk will give the UAE community an opportunity to experience a fraction of the difficulties children in developing countries face on a daily basis, by walking 3 km carrying a bucket much like a child in a rural community would do. Each participant’s entry fee of AED 30 will provide one child access to clean drinking water in school for one year! The walk will take place on November 20th, 2009. Registration will take place in Jumeirah Beach Park at 8 am and the walk-a-thon will commence on Jumeirah Beach Road at 9 a.m. Each participant will receive a Dubai Cares T-shirt and water bucket. Register today at: http://www.dubaicares.ae/WaterBucketWalk or at one of Dubai Cares’ registration drives.

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The ban against same-sex marriage has been in effect in Australia for over 5 years, this homophobic ban means that same sex couples are unable to explore and celebrate their relationships in the same way allowed to all other couples in Australia. On November the 22nd the senate inquiry into same se ...More

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The ban against same-sex marriage has been in effect in Australia for over 5 years, this homophobic ban means that same sex couples are unable to explore and celebrate their relationships in the same way allowed to all other couples in Australia. On November the 22nd the senate inquiry into same sex marriage will release its findings, the inquiry has received a record number of submissions demanding the same civil rights for all Australians. Regardless of the outcome of the inquiry, it’s important that everyone who supports equal marriage rights comes out on November 28 to launch the Year of Action to keep the pressure on the federal government to repeal this homophobic ban. Together we can make November 28 just as big a success as August 1st because almost equal isn’t equal and we demand nothing less than full equal rights!

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Peter Balakian, translator and poet, presents the first English translation of his great uncle’s memoir, destined to become a classic of survivor literature. A priest and intellectual, Grigoris Balakian bore witness to the Armenian genocide. Join us at 6 P.M. for a tour of The Morgenthaus: A Leg ...More

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Peter Balakian, translator and poet, presents the first English translation of his great uncle’s memoir, destined to become a classic of survivor literature. A priest and intellectual, Grigoris Balakian bore witness to the Armenian genocide. Join us at 6 P.M. for a tour of The Morgenthaus: A Legacy of Service. Space is limited. Pre-registration for the tour is required. Call 646.437.4202. Tickets are available online at www.mjhnyc.org or by calling the museum box office at 646.437.4202.

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Transition Network United States is now offering the two-day Training for Transition course as developed by Naresh Giangrande and Sophy Banks of the Transition Network in Totnes, England. The course is an in-depth experiential introduction to Transition for those considering bringing Transition to t ...More

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Transition Network United States is now offering the two-day Training for Transition course as developed by Naresh Giangrande and Sophy Banks of the Transition Network in Totnes, England. The course is an in-depth experiential introduction to Transition for those considering bringing Transition to their community. It meets the training requirement for local initiating groups to become an internationally-recognized Transition Town. At the Training for Transition course, you will: • Experience and come to understand the Transition ethos • Learn ways of encouraging the creation of a positive, shared vision for your community’s future • Receive tools for community outreach, education and engagement • Learn how to summarize the twin crises of Climate Change and Peak Oil in ways that move people to positive action • Explore the obstacles that have prevented our communities from recognizing and positively responding to the challenge of energy transition • Expand your knowledge of options and approaches to help overcome obstacles • Receive support for becoming a Transition catalyst in your community • Connect with others who are responding to the call for Transition • Become a part of one a rapidly growing positive, inspirational, global movement! Preregistration is required - http://www.eventsbot.com/events/eb741403916

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Rally to mark Universal Children's Day and International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women * show your opposition to sharia law and all religious-based tribunals in Britain, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia and elsewhere *demand an end to cultural relativism and racism * de ...More

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Rally to mark Universal Children's Day and International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women * show your opposition to sharia law and all religious-based tribunals in Britain, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia and elsewhere *demand an end to cultural relativism and racism * demand one secular law for all and universal rights * defend the right to asylum for those who have fled sharia* speeches & music acts* The One law for all campaign Speakers include: Johann Hari, Roy Brown, AC Grayling, Maryam Namazie, Terri Sanderson, Peter Tatchell 12pm-2pm London, Uk, Hyde Park, North Carriage Drive, in-between Stanhope Place Gate and Albion Gate Sponsors:Council of Ex-Muslims, One Law for All, National Secular Society, International Humanist and Ethical Union, Iran Solidarity Info at: onelawforall.org.uk 07719166731

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Thought-provoking and very timely, "The End of Poverty?" is a daring new documentary by award-winning filmmaker, Philippe Diaz, which reveals that poverty is not an accident. It began with military conquest, slavery and colonization that resulted in the seizure of land, minerals and forced labor. T ...More

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Thought-provoking and very timely, "The End of Poverty?" is a daring new documentary by award-winning filmmaker, Philippe Diaz, which reveals that poverty is not an accident. It began with military conquest, slavery and colonization that resulted in the seizure of land, minerals and forced labor. Today, global poverty has reached new levels because of unfair debt, trade and tax policies -- in other words, wealthy countries exploiting the weaknesses of poor, developing countries. "The End of Poverty?" asks why today 20% of the planet's population uses 80% of its resources and consumes 30% more than the planet can regenerate? With precise strokes, the film details the creation of an global economic system, that is collapsing. Narrated by Martin Sheen with Amartya Sen, Joseph Stiglitz, John Perkins, Chalmers Johnson, Susan George, Eric Toussaint, Serge LaTouche, Michael Watts and others. Filmed in Venezuela, Bolivia. Brazil, Kenya and Tanzania. The film has been selected to 25+ international film festivals and will be released in US theatres - starts Nov. 25 in LA in two theatres. Showtimes: Daily: 1:30, 4:10, 7:00*, 10:15 *Q&A immediately following the 7:00PM show on Wednesday (25th), Friday (27th) and Saturday (28th) Ticket prices: General : $10.00, Students w/ID : $8.50, Child under 12 : $7.00, Senior 62 + : $7.00, Bargain Price*: $7.00(Mon. – Fri. all shows prior to 6:00pm, Sat., Sun. and Holidays all shows prior to 2:00pm. BUY NOW: http://www.laemmle.com/viewtheatre.php?thid=3 SPECIAL GROUP PROMOTION @ LAEMMLE: Get a reduced ticket price of $6 per ticket (save $4 each) for a group of 25+. To purchase group tickets: http://www.laemmle.com/group_sales.php Distributed by Cinema Libre Studio

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Thought-provoking and very timely, "The End of Poverty?" is a daring new documentary by award-winning filmmaker, Philippe Diaz, which reveals that poverty is not an accident. It began with military conquest, slavery and colonization that resulted in the seizure of land, minerals and forced labor. T ...More

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Thought-provoking and very timely, "The End of Poverty?" is a daring new documentary by award-winning filmmaker, Philippe Diaz, which reveals that poverty is not an accident. It began with military conquest, slavery and colonization that resulted in the seizure of land, minerals and forced labor. Today, global poverty has reached new levels because of unfair debt, trade and tax policies -- in other words, wealthy countries exploiting the weaknesses of poor, developing countries. "The End of Poverty?" asks why today 20% of the planet's population uses 80% of its resources and consumes 30% more than the planet can regenerate? With precise strokes, the film details the creation of an global economic system, that is collapsing. Narrated by Martin Sheen with Amartya Sen, Joseph Stiglitz, John Perkins, Chalmers Johnson, Susan George, Eric Toussaint, Serge LaTouche, Michael Watts and others. Filmed in Venezuela, Bolivia. Brazil, Kenya and Tanzania. The film has been selected to 25+ international film festivals and will be released in US theatres - starts Nov. 25 in LA in two theatres. Visit the website for additional theatres/cities, trailer and more: http://www.theendofpoverty.com/index.html Help bring the film to your town and start a petition! http://theendofpoverty.com/pdf/teoptheatrepetition.pdf Spread the word.... Twitter: @endpovertymovie Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/endpovertymovie Distributed by Cinema Libre Studio (www.cinemalibrestudio.com)

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Seeds of Terror will reshape the way you think about America's enemies, revealing them less as ideologues and more as criminals who earn half a billion dollars every year off the opium trade. With the breakneck pace of a thriller, author Gretchen Peters traces their illicit activities from vast popp ...More

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Seeds of Terror will reshape the way you think about America's enemies, revealing them less as ideologues and more as criminals who earn half a billion dollars every year off the opium trade. With the breakneck pace of a thriller, author Gretchen Peters traces their illicit activities from vast poppy fields in southern Afghanistan to heroin labs run by Taliban commanders, from drug convoys armed with Stinger missiles to the money launderers of Karachi and Dubai. Gretchen Peters covered Pakistan and Afghanistan for more than a decade. WACC Speaker Series, December 3rd Westin Charlotte, 601 S. College St. 12:00 p.m. $ 40 members / $ 55 non-members *Lunch included Reservations can be made online at www.worldaffairscharlotte.org, by e-mail at info@worldaffairscharlotte.org, or by calling 704-687-7762.

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Join Gerry Donaldson for his continued educational series on the limited powers of the government under the Constitution. What is not commonly remembered or taught in our public school system is that the 13 original colonies were founded b ...More

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Join Gerry Donaldson for his continued educational series on the limited powers of the government under the Constitution. What is not commonly remembered or taught in our public school system is that the 13 original colonies were founded by the educated. Most colonists were religious or economically oppressed minorities in the countries they had come from who had educated themselves and their children to overcome adversity. These were not the compliant, uneducated peasants and serfs of their feudal lords. These were people who read extensively and taught their children the historical foundation of America and the principles they needed to advance our country and their position in life. This radio show is for educating Americans on these Foundations and Principles in order to restore our great Republic! Gerry Donaldson has continued to educate each week, delving deeper into the motivations for the specific wording in the Declaration, Constitution and Bill of Rights; the struggle to maintain states rights and protect the American people from an out-of-control government! This show is for everyone! Get your kids listening! You'll begin to realize just how we have been mislead about our power over our government. STAY AHEAD OF THE SOCIALISTIC AGENDA, EDUCATE YOURSELF! Our Constitution is not negotiable !!! Not one single part, not ever !!! We will never back down !!! We will never surrender !!! If you are not able to listen live, you can download the podcast at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/PatriotsHeartNetwork and listen at your convenience. Call-in Number: (347) 215-6929 9:00 - 11:00 PM Eastern ( U.S.) EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT

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ALL RICHMOND AREA KIDS AND FAMILIES, You are officially invited to a HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA FOR KIDS To support THE INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN “A nonprofit humanitarian organization linking worldwide pediatric surgical, diagnostic and preventative resources to heal critically ill childre ...More

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ALL RICHMOND AREA KIDS AND FAMILIES, You are officially invited to a HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA FOR KIDS To support THE INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN “A nonprofit humanitarian organization linking worldwide pediatric surgical, diagnostic and preventative resources to heal critically ill children in developing countries” ~www.healachild.com Join the University of Richmond Global Health Club for an evening of games, cookie decorating, craft making, face painting, Santa and more! Where and When? At the University of Richmond Thursday December 3rd from 5pm-7pm (in the Alice Haynes Room located on the bottom floor of the Tyler Haynes Commons) We will be asking for a donation to the International Hospital for Children in the amount of $5 per child In addition, we will be collecting items under out holiday tree for IHC patients staying in Richmond. Please consider bringing: • Non-perishable food items • Basic medical supplies for children (diapers, lotion, Band-Aids, formula etc) OR • Fun items for the kids (coloring books, art supplies, small games etc) For more information please contact: globalhealth@richmond.edu

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Join John Rothmann, KGO 810 AM San Francisco Radio Personality and Foreign Policy Consultant, for a discussion on the peace process in the Middle East. Signed copies of his book Icon of Evil, co-authored with David G. Dalin, will be available for sale at the program. $25 per person to support th ...More

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Join John Rothmann, KGO 810 AM San Francisco Radio Personality and Foreign Policy Consultant, for a discussion on the peace process in the Middle East. Signed copies of his book Icon of Evil, co-authored with David G. Dalin, will be available for sale at the program. $25 per person to support the work of B'nai B'rith International. Students with valid ID admitted free.

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The Family Conservancy has been helping Kansas City families since 1880; come be a part of a service project over Thanksgiving Break and give back to your community! WHEN: November 25th, 2009 WHERE: Juniper Gardens; 1980 N. 2nd St, Kansas City, KS 66101 T ...More

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The Family Conservancy has been helping Kansas City families since 1880; come be a part of a service project over Thanksgiving Break and give back to your community! WHEN: November 25th, 2009 WHERE: Juniper Gardens; 1980 N. 2nd St, Kansas City, KS 66101 TIME: 10am - 2pm WHAT: Help clean child care classrooms by organizing & cleaning tables and floors and sorting through boxes of donated supplies RSVP: Please contact Diandra Meyers no later than Nov. 16th dmeyers@thefamilyconservancy.org or 913.742.4181

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An exhibit of seven quilts in the History Center's grand staircase honors Florida's fallen heroes in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, as part of the Florida Fallen Heroes Quilt Project. Each square of every quilt bears the name of a deceased soldier and expresses a patriotic design. This project ...More

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An exhibit of seven quilts in the History Center's grand staircase honors Florida's fallen heroes in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, as part of the Florida Fallen Heroes Quilt Project. Each square of every quilt bears the name of a deceased soldier and expresses a patriotic design. This project was inspired by a young Florida seaman returning from duty in Iraq who expressed a desire to honor the friends he lost. Included with general admission. The History Center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. General admission is $9*, seniors (60+) are $7, and children ages 5-12 are $6. Historical Society Members, Orange County employees, and children 4 and under are free.