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Artist Movie Review by Greg Mantell

Artist Movie Review by Greg Mantell

Movie critic Greg Mantell reviews “The Artist,” starring Bérénice Bejo and Jean Dujardin.

Alabama Students Protest

Alabama Students Protest

Students March Against HB56 and Wells Fargo’s investment in for-profit private prisons.

Snow in Fort Collins

Snow in Fort Collins

Large snowfall in Fort Collins, Colorado

Front line footage: Violent clashes continue for second day in Egypt

Front line footage: Violent clashes continue for second day in Egypt

Violent clashes continue for second day between security forces and protesters in Mansor street near the Egyptian ministry of interior, downtown Cairo.Clashes continue for the second day between protesters and security forces near the Egyptian ministry of interior, downtown Cairo.

Opinion- Komen needs to reassess

Opinion- Komen needs to reassess

Recently Susan G Komen For the Cure announced that it has ended its funding for the Breast Cancer Screening and education services of Planned Parenthood. As one of the Past Presidents of the Vermont and New Hampshire Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure I am writing this note to express my disbelief that the Komen Board would take such an action. I have been active in Komen as a Grants Chair, an affiliate Vice President, and an affiliate President.

It’s gonna be a SNOW DAY for Denver, Colorado

It’s gonna be a SNOW DAY for Denver, Colorado

Evergreen, COLORADO – It is shortly after 3 am in morning here in the mountains west of Denver, and we cannot sleep….because it is going to be a SNOW DAY! Snow started in the Front Range about 6 pm last night and currently there is a foot on the ground. We are expecting about two feet by Saturday morning when the storm completely moves out of the region.

Susan G Komen For The Cure Foundation Funding Cut To Plan Parenthood A Travesty

Susan G Komen For The Cure Foundation Funding Cut To Plan Parenthood A Travesty

The Susan G Komen Foundation For The Cure funding cut to Plan Parenthood is a travesty. This is politics that materially affects our low income women.   These funds were used to provide women with breast exams. It is presumed that the funds were cut under political pressure because Planned Parenthood uses a minute percentage of its budget for abortions

Susan G Komen For The Cure Foundation Funding Cut To Plan Parenthood A Travesty

Susan G Komen For The Cure Foundation Funding Cut To Plan Parenthood A Travesty

The Susan G Komen Foundation For The Cure funding cut to Plan Parenthood is a travesty. This is politics that materially affects our low income women.   These funds were used to provide women with breast exams. It is presumed that the funds were cut under political pressure because Planned Parenthood uses a minute percentage of its budget for abortions. One can only wonder if this was an issue that affected men if it would even be an issue.

Susan G Komen For The Cure Foundation Funding Cut To Plan Parenthood A Travesty

Susan G Komen For The Cure Foundation Funding Cut To Plan Parenthood A Travesty

The Susan G Komen Foundation For The Cure funding cut to Plan Parenthood is a travesty. This is politics that materially affects our low income women.   These funds were used to provide women with breast exams. It is presumed that the funds were cut under political pressure because Planned Parenthood uses a minute percentage of its budget for abortions.

Union protest Indy

Union protest Indy

Sent from my iPhone

Union protest Indy

Union protest Indy

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Meet a Macaroni

Meet a Macaroni

Macaroni Penguin that is, among others including a Gentoo and the popular Emperor but there are about 20 different species of Penguins in the world. I met these ones at San Diego, Sea World.

Don Cornelius, a class act with a lot of soul

Don Cornelius, a class act with a lot of soul

Like many across the globe, I would like to say rest in peace to Don Cornelius. He brought us the best in music in a format that has been often imitated, but never duplicated.

Don Cornelius, a class act with a lot of soul

Don Cornelius, a class act with a lot of soul

Like many across the globe, I would like to say rest in peace to Don Cornelius. He brought us the best in music in a format that has been often imitated, but never duplicated.

Don Cornelius, a class act with a lot of soul

Don Cornelius, a class act with a lot of soul

Like many across the globe, I would like to say rest in peace to Don Cornelius. He brought us the best in music in a format that has been often imitated, but never duplicated.

Florida Primary

Florida Primary

Citizens’ United ruling from the Supreme Court may have changed the rules of the road when it comes to who corporations and individuals want to support. It may buy millions of dollars of negative advertisements. But in the end registered Republicans at the ballot box chose the candidate they want to see run for office. And a corporation can’t buy that vote. ####

Romney Wins Florida And Proposes Policies Back To The Past

Romney Wins Florida And Proposes Policies Back To The Past

Mitt Romney wins Florida big. Mitt Romney’s speech was a strong speech that sounded like a winner. Mitt Romney even had the moves of a winner.

MITT WINS FLORIDA BUT IS IT ENOUGH?

MITT WINS FLORIDA BUT IS IT ENOUGH?

Mitt Romney, the former Governor of Massachusetts, has won the Florida Primary beating Newt Gingrich by 12 to 15 points depending on how the final tallies pan out. A clear victory for Romney however there are a few caution flags to pay attention to.

FL Elex Behind the Scenes

FL Elex Behind the Scenes

John Zarrella live from a polling station in Lithia, Florida

Election Day

Election Day

Poll workers in Lithia, Florida greet voters as they come to the polls to choose their favorite for the Republican Presidential nominee

Philippines: Colored Chicks

Philippines: Colored Chicks

Colorful chicks are for sale at the busy sidewalk in Manila, Philippines which is a hit and popular among kids named after a computer game “angry birds”. Animal rights activists are against of selling newborn chicks and coloring them which is in violation of the Animal Welfare Act.

Don Lemon: I Am America

Don Lemon: I Am America

CNN Newsroom anchor Don Lemon shares his American story.

Suzanne Malveaux: I Am America

Suzanne Malveaux: I Am America

CNN Newsroom anchor Suzanne Malveaux shares her American story.

I am America

I am America

I am America. Born and raised in Boston, MA.

Occupy Protests Break Out in Downtown Oakland

Occupy Protests Break Out in Downtown Oakland

Broadway is shut down today for Occupy protests in the heart of Downtown Oakland.