NEWS & NEWS IN SPANISH
Pelosi unable to handle her people in the house and she passes Hastings for Intel chair
In a decision that could roil Democratic unity in the new House, Speaker-to-be Nancy Pelosi passed over Rep. Alcee Hastings (news, bio, voting record) Tuesday for the chairmanship of the Intelligence Committee.
Hastings, currently the No. 2 Democrat on the panel, had been aggressively making a case for the top position, supported by members of the Congressional Black Caucus.
Critics pointed out that he had been impeached when he was a federal judge and said naming him to such a sensitive post would be a mistake just as the Democrats take over House control pledging reforms.
"I am obviously disappointed with this decision," Hastings, D-Fla., said in a statement thanking his supporters. "I will be seeking better and bigger opportunities in a Democratic Congress."
He learned his bid for the chairmanship was unsuccessful during a closed-door meeting with Pelosi on Tuesday.
In a statement, Pelosi, D-Calif., said Hastings has made national security his highest priority. "He has served our country well, and I have full confidence that he will continue to do so," she said.
In a sign of the bitterness that has surrounded the debate, Hastings closed his statement by saying: "Sorry, haters, God is not finished with me yet."
Newly Designed Headquarters Reflect Both the Professionalism and Creativity of West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
New Offices Boast State-of-the-Art Equipment, Herman Miller Furniture and Mural Painting by Award-Winning Artist
November 27, 2006 -- The West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will open its doors to their recently renovated offices at a special community ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, December 13, 2006 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
After countless hours of fundraising, planning, and designing, the Chamber took on the three month project that doubles their space, adding a reception area, work center, offices, and a state-of-the-art conference center. The conference center, sponsored by Wells Fargo, boasts meeting tables, seating for up to 26, and a wireless-capable plasma television (all available for membership and community use).
As the membership, services, and meetings have grown, the Chamber has recognized and reacted to the need for modernization.
"In the past few years, the Chamber has increased its image and visibility as the leading business advocate in West Hollywood. Now, our offices will match that reputation," said Mindy Bradish, executive director and CEO of the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. "Our collaborators were incredible as A.R.M Construction and Woodworking came in 3 weeks ahead of schedule and within budget while our interior designer, Design Applied, was able to create a design that 25 board of directors and volunteers were able to agree on."
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A mural painting by award-winning artist Mike Chearney will greet visitors as they view his artwork on the walls of the reception area.
"The Board of Directors is excited that we will FINALLY have a much-needed conference room and that our new Chamber office will reflect the beauty and creativity of West Hollywood and its fabulous business community," commented David Eichman, Chamber board president.
About the Chamber:
The West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is in business to support business: they are committed to strengthening the community by assisting companies in reaching their full business potential. The Chamber is a voluntary, action-oriented organization of businesses and professional leaders working together to promote the commercial and economic growth of West Hollywood and to foster civic improvements that benefit the general welfare of those who live, work and visit here. Since 1921, the Chamber has focused on finding the most efficient and effective approach to addressing common -- and not so common -- issues in the business community.
The chamber is located at 8272 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046. For further information call 323-650-2688 or visit http://www.wehochamber.org.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles to Receive $26,300 Live on The Adam Carolla Show From the LA Auto Show, Thanks to Online 'Xtreme' Car Auction
Adam Carolla's 'Xtreme' Subaru WRX, Donated by Santa Monica Subaru and Customized by Al & Ed's Autosound, Was Auctioned Online With 100% of the Highest Bid Dedicated to Making Wishes Come True for Children With Life-Threatening Medical Conditions in Los Angeles - Thursday, November 30th at 8:15 AM - Al & Ed's Autosound Booth, LA Auto Show, LA Convention Center WHAT: The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles will hand over the keys to a brand new, "Xtreme" Subaru WRX to Leon Rotella and receive a check from Al & Ed's Autosound, Santa Monica Subaru and FREE-FM, LIVE on The Adam Carolla Show. Rotella purchased the customized vehicle online for just over $26,000, knowing that every dollar of his bid would go to help grant wishes for deserving children in the Los Angeles area. FREE-FM on-air personality, Leo Quinones, will present the check to the Make-A-Wish chapter president and the car keys to Rotella. Representatives from Al & Ed's Autosound, Santa Monica Subaru, The Adam Carolla Show and ECLIPSE will all be on-hand for the event. WHEN: Thursday, November 30th at 8:15 AM WHERE: LA Auto Show, Kentia Hall Los Angeles Convention Center 1201 S. Figueroa St., Downtown Los Angeles, CA 90015 WHY: Bring awareness to A Season of Wishes and the Make-A-Wish Foundation's mission of making wishes come true for Southern California children. See the Xtreme vehicle that was fully donated by Santa Monica Subaru, and customized by Al & Ed's Autosound and ECLIPSE to raise money for the children of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles. For more information please visit http://www.aseasonofwishes.org
And let the Paybacks Begin
Despite what had been so publicly promised by the democratic party leaders now Democrats pledge an never ending array of investigations over the remaing two years of the Bush administration
The incoming chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee is promising an array of oversight investigations that could provoke sharp disagreement with Republicans and the White House.
Rep. John Dingell (news, bio, voting record), D-Mich., pledged that Democrats, swept to power in the Nov. 7 elections, would govern "in the middle" next year. But the veteran lawmaker has a reputation as one who has never avoided a fight and he did not back away from that reputation on Sunday.
Among the investigations he said he wants the committee to undertake:
_The new Medicare drug benefit. "There are lots and lots and lots of scandals," he said, without citing specifics.
_Spending on government contractors in Iraq, including Halliburton Co., the Texas-based oil services conglomerate once led by Vice President Dick Cheney.
_An energy task force overseen by Cheney. It "was carefully cooked to provide only participation by oil companies and energy companies," Dingell said.
_A review of food and drug safety, particularly in the area of nutritional supplements.
Meanwhile, the incoming chairman of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee said his committee would not take on contentious issues, such as extending expiring tax cuts or overhauling Social Security, at the beginning of the year. Rep. Charles Rangel (news, bio, voting record), D-N.Y., said Democrats do not want a fight with President Bush and want to prove they can govern.
"The first thing we're going to do is try to work together on things we know we can accomplish," Rangel said. "Rather than have the committee against the president, it's not going to happen," Rangel said.
Rep. Barney Frank (news, bio, voting record), set to lead the House Financial Services Committee, said issues such as raising the minimum wage will be popular, even thought the idea has been identified with liberals.
"In my own committee, the biggest difference you're going to see is we're going to return to try to help deal with the housing crisis that blights so many parts of our country socially and economically," said Frank, D-Mass.
Frank, who in 1987 became the first member of Congress to voluntarily make his homosexuality public, also said he wants to modify the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy. The current policy prohibits officials from inquiring about the sex lives of service members and requires discharges of those who openly acknowledge being gay.
"One of things I do want to address, yes, is discrimination based on sexual orientation," Frank said.
A report in 2005 by the investigative arm of Congress estimated it cost the Pentagon nearly $200 million to recruit and train replacements for the nearly 9,500 troops that had to leave the military because of the policy. The losses included hundreds of highly skilled troops, including translators, between 1994 through 2003.
Waxman to go after Bush administration
Rep. Henry Waxman (news, bio, voting record) has spent the last six years waging a guerrilla campaign against the White House and its corporate allies, launching searing investigations into everything from military contracts to Medicare prices from his perch on the Government Reform Committee.
In January, Waxman becomes committee chairman — and thus the lead congressional hound of an administration many Democrats feel has blundered badly as it expanded the power of the executive branch.
Waxman's biggest challenge as he mulls what to probe?
"The most difficult thing will be to pick and choose," he said.
As Government Reform chairman, Waxman will aim to reassert congressional checks on the executive branch. A priority are government contracts: for Hurricane Katrina cleanup, homeland security and the Iraq war.
Contrary to Republican portrayals, Waxman said he doesn't plan to issue scattershot subpoenas. He said he has little interest in revisiting Bush administration failures that are already well known, such as Iraq war intelligence. Thid remains to be seen.
Martin Líberman, renombrado periodista y comentador deportivo argentino regresa a casa en Fox Sports en Español y Fox Sports Latin America como co-presentador de ‘Fox Sports Noticias’
Fox Sports en Español y Fox Sports Latin América de Fox Pan American Sports (FPAS), anunciaron hoy el regreso del destacado periodista deportivo argentino Martín Líberman a su pantalla. Líberman será el co-presentador del programa "Fox Sports Noticias" donde estará acompañado por Juan José Buscalia. "Fox Sports Noticias" se transmite en diferentes horarios diariamente por Fox Sports en Español en los Estados Unidos y en los países hispanoparlantes del continente americano por Fox Sports Latin America. Un horario completo está disponible en el sitio de Internet de las cadenas, fse.tv.
Líberman, quien es un prestigioso periodista deportivo y ha sido una voz familiar en la televisión y la radio de habla hispana en toda Latinoamérica por los últimos 12 años, fue previamente el primer presentador de "Fox Sports Noticias" desde 1997 hasta 2004. Él se une a una lista de personalidades de Fox Sports que forman parte esencial de nuestros canales, entre ellos: Jorge Ramos, presentador de "Jorge Ramos en Vivo"; Raúl Orvañanos, presentador de "Fox Gol México," Pablo Carrillo, presentador de "Palabra del Deporte"; y Fernando Niembro, presentador de "La Ultima Palabra".
"Nos enorgullecemos en ser el hogar televisivo de los principales periodistas deportivos de habla hispana en el continente", dijo Dermot McQuarrie, vicepresidente senior de programacion y produccion de Fox Sports en Español y Fox Sports Latin America. "La vasta experiencia de Martín en el periodismo deportivo, sus conocimientos de primera mano de los principales eventos deportivos de renombre mundial y su singular y apasionado estilo lo convierten en la adición perfecta para nuestro sólido equipo de periodistas y personalidades del mundo deportivo y la televisión", añadió Sternberg.
La prestigiosa carrera de Líberman , que abarca la radio y la televisión, lo ha colocado al frente de los más importantes y prestigiosos eventos deportivos durante las últimas dos décadas, incluyendo la Copa Mundial de FIFA (3), la Copa Toyota Libertadores (8), las Olimpiadas (1), y los Juegos Panamericanos (1). En el transcurso de los años, Líberman ha presentado una variedad de programas deportivos para todas las principales cadenas de televisión argentinas, incluyendo CANAL 7, AMERICA, CANAL 9, TELEFE y CANAL 13. Además de presentar "Fox Sports Noticias" por ocho años consecutivos, Líberman fue también presentador de varios programas de las cadenas de cable argentinas TyC Sports y DirecTV Latin América. Nota: Las cifras que aparecen entre paréntesis indican las veces que Líberman cubrió cada evento deportivo internacional.
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Black Culture to Blame for Fueling "Seinfeld" Co-Star's Racial Tirade, Says Rev. Peterson
November 22, 2006 -- After comedian and former "Seinfeld" co-star Michael Richards spewed racial epithets and called a black heckler a "n---er" during a stand up comedy routine, the backlash of criticism has been overwhelming. Richards appeared on David Letterman's "Late Show" Monday night to apologize for his tirade. Richards' apology wasn't enough for the Rev. Al Sharpton and others blacks, who have refused to accept it. Conservative author and columnist Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson issued the following statement calling for an end to racial double standards -- and challenging blacks to stop keeping the words "n---er" and "n---a" alive. The following is an excerpt of Rev. Peterson's statement:
"What Michael Richards did was wrong and he's already paying a price for his angry outburst. Richards has since apologized for using the infamous 'N' word, and for the rage that fueled his tirade.
"If the word 'n---er' is so offensive and shocking to blacks, then why do black people themselves continue to use this word? The word is kept alive by black comedians and rappers, and is a part of the everyday language and fabric of the pseudo 'black culture.' Yet, whites are forbidden from uttering this word.
"A growing number of white Americans feel as though they are forced to wear a politically correct muzzle when it comes to discussing race issues. Whites are growing increasingly frustrated about being labeled 'racist' whenever they disagree with blacks.
"Black people cannot continue using this word, yet label others as 'racists' when they do the same in a fit of anger, as Michael Richards did. By not allowing whites to express themselves, it only drives the problem underground and forces people to keep these emotions bottled up -- in essence, the politically correct culture is helping to create people like Michael Richards!"
Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson is the founder and president of BOND, the Brotherhood Organization of a New Destiny, a national nonprofit organization founded for the purpose of "rebuilding the family by rebuilding man." Rev. Peterson is also the author of "SCAM: How the Black Leadership Exploits Black America" (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1595550453/ref=lpr_g_1/104-8781095-5242336?v=glance&s=books). For more information, visit www.bondinfo.org
UL Warns of Counterfeit Candle Warmers
November 22, 2006 -- Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) is notifying consumers that two types of candle warmers distributed by Chesapeake Bay, Ltd. have not been evaluated for safety by UL and bear a counterfeit UL mark for the United States.
Item Numbers: 07102, 46977, 46978, 47070, 47071, 47004 and 47075 Units: Unknown Quantity Manufacturer: Unknown Date of Manufacture: Unknown Identification: One-piece candle warmer On the product: Marked with a counterfeit UL Listing Mark which consists of UL in a circle and the following: Electric candle warmer AC 120 V, 60 HZ 18 W CAUTION: Unplug unit when not in use. Do not immerse in water. Household use only. Made in China On the packaging: Chesapeake Bay, Ltd. Electric Candle Warmer Item No. 07102 Two-piece candle warmer On the product: Marked with a counterfeit UL listing mark which consists of UL in a circle and the following: 120VAC 60 HZ 24 W CAUTION: Do not immerse in water. Household use only. Made in China On the packaging: Chesapeake Bay, Ltd. Item No _______________ 2 pc electric full size rooster warmer The item number on the packaging may be any one of the following: 46977, 46978, 47070, 47071, 47074 or 47075.What you should do: UL recommends that users stop using the product immediately and return it to the place of purchase.
Sold at: Sold at American Candle stores or on line at http://www.american-candle.com.
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is an independent, not-for-profit product safety certification organization that has been testing products and writing Standards for Safety for more than 110 years. UL tests more than 19,000 types of products annually, and more then 19 billion UL Marks appear on products each year. Worldwide, UL's family of companies and its network of service providers include 58 laboratories, and testing and certification facilities.
For more information go to http://www.ul.com/newsroom.
