Daily Archives: 02/23/2011

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What does education have to do with homes?


At Habitat, we believe the link between learning and housing is undeniable. Studies suggest that 115 million school-aged children around the world are not in school. And we know that children from the poorest households are more likely to be out of school than the rest of the population. These numbers are entirely unacceptable.

As Vice President of Global Program Development and Support, I am committed to doing all that I can to help ensure that, through Habitat’s efforts across the globe, more children and parents find the stable home environment in which learning can take root.

Your generous donation to Habitat today will give more children a chance to succeed.

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More than 1/3 of the world’s population lives below the poverty line, subsisting on less than $1.25 per day — that’s over 2 billion people. Ceilings on the verge of collapse, dangerously exposed wiring, plumbing that doesn’t work, and the lack of heat in the dead of winter — living conditions like these contribute to homes where families must focus more on surviving than on thriving.

Safe and decent housing, the financial ability to cover school fees, and close proximity to schools are all contributing factors to a child’s opportunity to fulfill his or her academic potential. By developing innovative programs that account for all the needs a family has — including access to educational and learning opportunities — Habitat deepens its commitment to building a brighter future in which children and their parents can meet their full potential.

Your support will help to provide housing and hope for a better tomorrow for families around the world.

Having partnered with more than 400,000 families — including thousands of children — we are creating safe and stable environments where learning can take root. We’re helping build home environments where children can enjoy a quiet place to study — an opportunity to thrive.

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Together, we are working to end poverty housing and to build the foundation for a brighter future for our children.

Thank you for your generous support.

In partnership,

Steve Weir

VP Global Program Development

Habitat for Humanity International

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Support for the Reporting of Multiple Sales of Long Guns -read the article for meaning of “Long Guns”


the 60-day emergency notice of information collection relating to ATF Form 3310.12 (Report of Multiple Sale or Other Disposition of Certain Rifles), published in the Federal Register on December 17, 2010. The Federal Register and supplement form may be found at: http://www.atf.gov/regulations-rulings/rulemakings/general-notices.html

The primary purpose of this program is to improve law enforcement’s ability to identify firearms traffickers, to disrupt the criminal activity and to stop deadly violence plaguing the southwest border States and Mexico. The multiple sales reports will apply only to rifles that are semi-automatic, greater than .22 caliber, and have the ability to accept a detachable magazine. Federal firearms licensees in the States of California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas will complete the forms for those transactions when an individual purchases two or more of these rifles within five business days. We intend to evaluate the results at the end of a 1 year pilot period.

As mentioned in the notice, if granted by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the emergency approval of the form is valid for 180 days. All comments received in response to the notice will be carefully considered and, if warranted, revisions to the form will be made.

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warpy Wednesday &some News


Winter continues even though that groundhog said we would have an early spring. i guess that depends on what part of the U.S. you are in. It is windy,cold and  snowing here so let the bad driving commence.  Today is a good day to take a deep breath through the nose reach up to the sky and slowly release your breath slowly through your mouth and lower your arms …repeat as needed. It is also a day to mourn, definitely a moment to see what is going on in America right now and a time to fight.

Next week Congress will be back in session hopefully willing to act on behalf of all Americans and not just for their own agendas, good luck with that right. It is time for the Democratic Party to unite in solidarity on the floor of Congress for “We the People, challenge Republicans and call their bluffs to vote against their fellow Americans which they have been succeeding at until the recent uprisings in various states by Working Families. It is obvious Republican constituents fall into a few categories, some are complicit supporters of exclusion and discrimination, a few are too busy looking at that shiny thing the Republican Tea Party is waving while others are oblivious to reality. The reality being that life as we all know it as Americans is about to change with the worst impact being on women, kids and minorities with some belonging to public or private unions while all are apart of working families.  The fight to keep democracy intact is on and those of us that are on the side of families must not give up. In Solidarity

the Democratic Party is definitely trying to get Americans back on track and the Republicans who want more of the Bush era which if you were paying attention allowed Corporations to bet against us with all the Profits being hoarded by them and our 401K being stripped, stolen and or lost completely.

The question is will Republican constituents continue to prefer the status quo or see the opportunity to move into the 21st Century

Other News …

 **U.S. decades behind other countries in parental leave report says …for complete article by David Crary-Assoc Press

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker his words condemning the unions have no rights

Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBnSv3a6Nh4    

Part 2  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3a2pYGr7-k

**Pro-Union website blocked in Wisconsin Capitol

**www.buffalobeast.com  

**Democratic legislators have gone to Illinois to avoid a vote to shut down the rights of pub and private union workers to bargain…give people a chance to understand what republicans are asking them to vote on and for

**Stocks are poised for higher open afer sell-off

**Illinois seeks to borrow $3.7 billion to shore up pension shortfall

 **Gov.Walker refuses to negotiate with public and private unions

**Rahm Emanuel takes the oath to the office of Mayor on May 16th

*Ghadafi vows to die a “martyr”? — Interior minster resigns than kill his own people

**Bahrain releases prisoners as king leaves country

**Dems dare GOP to shutdown the Federal Government

**Texas Rep. says he will turn illegal immigrants to members of Congress

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CSPAN …

Bank Industry Profits $21.7B in 4Q

http://c-span.com/Events/Bank-Industry-Profits-217B-in-4Q/10737419756/

Experts Examine Unrest in the Middle East

http://c-span.com/Events/Experts-Examine-Unrest-in-the-Middle-East/10737419757/

State briefing: c‑span.org at Noon ET

WH briefing: C‑SPAN at 12:30pm ET

3:30pm ET: Carnegie Discussion on Economic Impact of Unrest in the Arab World

Libya unrest rattles markets; oil prices jump http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9LHUKEG0.htm

President Obama’s economic strategy is examined today in a number of Washington events highlighting financial reform, the President’s spending plans and the Presidential Debt Commission. http://c-span.com/Events/Challenges-Facing-President-Obama39s-Budget-Financial-Reforms/10737419740/

State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley said the United States is focused on getting American citizens out of Libya. There are about thirty-five nonessential U.S. embassy employees and family members who were ordered out because of the violence in that country. Other topics at this daily briefing include the four American hostages killed by Somali pirates and an American diplomat jailed in Pakistan.

http://c-span.com/Events/State-Department-Press-Briefing/10737419770/

Jason Furman, Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and Principal Deputy Director of the National Economic Council spoke at an event hosted by the New Democratic Council (NDN) about President Obama’s “Winning the Future” initiative. http://c-span.com/Events/New-Democratic-Network-NDN-Discussion-on-quotWinning-the-Futurequot/10737419774/