YOUTUBE DEBATES

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YouTube has become a destination for breaking news. But did you know its also a resource for students and a source for political news during this election season?

You can watch these debates live on YouTube:

Tune in to Youtube.com/politics on Wednesday to see President Obama and Governor Romney debate domestic policy at the University of Denver.
LIVE: 9pm-10:30pm ET

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10/3/12 News & Information Service 24/7

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60 MILLION US VIEWERS EXPECTED. Romney prepares fresh salvos for Obama.
Lagging behind in polls in nearly every battleground state, the Republican presidential challenger has been preparing intensely for his extremely important TV debates.

NEW ERA FOR GEORGIA. Ivanishvili Faces Obstacles.
Georgia’s next Prime Minister will have to fulfill promises to rebuild agriculture, create jobs and improve relations with Moscow, while still working with the president.

SANCTIONS HURT IRAN. Ahmadi-Nejad Finds Trouble Ahead.

POLITICAL CAMP PAIN DEBATES

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It is Superbowl, World Series, Stanley Cup, Olympics and a whole lot more for US Politics as the major US presidential candidates, Democrat and President Barack Obama and Republican Governor Mitt Romney, will finally hold their first campaign debate on Wednesday evening @9P in Denver, Colorado.

One of the first political debates in the U.S. took place in Illinois, in 1858. Senatorial candidates Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas argued over slavery. Lincoln lost the race but went on to win the presidency two years later. Ten thousand people watched the debate.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAPTAIN

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Today is is Captain Smitty's 93rd Birthday.

Please celebrate this young fellow's special day.

GIGANTIC SATURDAY ANNIVERSARY

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Don Francisco, a.k.a. Mario Kreutzberger celebrates his 50 years as host of the longest-running variety show in television history, entertaining audiences around the world since it went on the air in 1962.

With its distinct mix of live entertainment, contests, and human interest stories, Sabado Gigante is one of the most successful programs ever aired on Spanish-language television. Mario Kreutzberger has been on the show from the beginning, as creator and host of more than 2,600 programs.

CROWD HALL - CONVERSATIONS ONLINE

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The Earth Institute at Columbia University is sponsoring a biennial conference and they are seeking participants in an online conversation on what's called a "crowd hall" On Facebook and Twitter, they will be discussing these and many other issues.

The agenda for this year’s conference will look at building a global agenda for sustainable development.

Please, take a look, and prepare to join the conversation if you have any interest in participating.

http://stateoftheplanet.org/engage/

Engage | State of the Planet 2012

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ASSORTED INTERSTING EVENTS

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Event: Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists Flagship Program - Accepting Applications
When: October, 2012 (deadline)
Where: Philadelphia, PA

10/2/12 News & Information Service 24/7

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GEORGIAN DREAM AWAKES. Georgian Election Rivals Claim Victory.
The opposition has won and the president concedes as the opposition alliance led by Bidzina Ivanishvili but the president’s ruling party may retain overall majority.

CHINESE GOVERNMENT HAS HIGH HOPES. Remains Positive While Growth Decreases.

2012 MOON FESTIVAL

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This year's 2012 Mid-Autumn full moon was unbelievably visible on the night September 30.
This photo was taken on Lake Michigan, but people all over the world enjoy time off during these days which are usually connected with the weekend.

The 2012 Mid-Autumn Day is celebrated with the National Day holiday (October 1 - 7), so as billions of people enjoy an eight-day holiday from September 30 to October 7. The long holiday with pleasant autumn weather becomes a peak time for travel to Indiana?

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