INTERNET SECURITY

With the internet being a major source of information in modern society (for better or for worse), the issue of internet security has been given a great deal of attention. In fact, both the Republican and Democratic campaign platforms have dedicated entire clauses to it. Democrats would essentially preserve internet freedom as it is—largely a free environment, flawed though it is with piracy and illicit content, open to anyone willing to contribute. Their platform would impose little in the way of restrictions and would instead emphasize information security on the internet.

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9/26/12 News & Information Service 24/7

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WHO'S WHO AT UN. Some Interesting Speeches.
US President Obama mixed tough words about Iran’s nuclear program with an appeal for Middle East governments to stand up to extremists, Egypt's first democratically elected president, Mohammed Morsi, Yemen's new leader, and President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi will make closely watched speeches. Meanwhile, addressing member nations Qatar Emir tells the U.N., that he proposes a political and military coalition to stop the continuous and growing violence in Syria.

ECONOMIC CRISIS. Pain in Spain and in Greece.

AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR THE YOUNG

I think health care should be more affordable for people my age. I am 19 years old, and health care is simply too expensive! It is said that people my age spend more time in the emergency room than any other age below 75. Forbes.com said that an 18 year old may go to the doctor 2 or 3 times a year, costing about $600. If they were to get health insurance, it would cost them over $1000 a year. It would be counterproductive for someone to spend more on health insurance than the actual cost of their bills. It’s like filling your gas tank and never driving your car- it doesn’t make sense!

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UT ACADEMIC KUDOS

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Congratulations to Professor Zita Arocha at UT El Paso and the team she assembled to produce Mexodus, Borderzine.com, which this weekend was named winner of the Online News Assn. Non-English Projects, Small/Medium

Mexodus, Borderzine.com (Mexico / U.S.). A magnificent effort about a compelling news story almost no one else has touched. Read this project on flight of Mexican families from their homeland due to drug violence.

http://mexodus.borderzine.com/

Mexodus | A Borderzine Project

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9/25/12 News & Information Service 24/7

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OBAMA SPEAKS AT UN. President Denounces Anti Islam Video.
While in New York, Obama assigns one-on-one meetings to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, while he takes time to appear on 'The View'.

ROMNEY HOLDINGS CRITICIZED. China China Holdings Controversial.
Cnooc investment are more evidence of how the Republican’s vast global share holdings have posed a challenge to his bid for the White House.

CHAVEZ DIRTY TRICKS. Accused of Election Fraud.

OBAMA vs ROMNEY

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Over the next 6 weeks Americans will be flooded with spots, comments and ads from
both sides of the political aisles as campaigns have launched attack ads against rivals using the media frenzy to hook voters as would be victims.

The following spots and segments are bound to increase over the next few weeks.
There are going to be many important issues the US will be facing over the past few years and the candidate who has the best message will wind up winning.

Please watch the debates and decide for yourself after you hear more from both candidates.

Worthwhile Assorted Events

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Event: Covering Political Polls
When: September 24, 2012 9:00 – 11:00am
Where: National Press Club Journalism Institute, Washington D.C., Bloomberg Room

Native American Day

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Native American Astrology is an ancient system, as practiced and taught by the North American Indians, was in existence well before the first settlers arrived in the new world. It is a system apart from Western astrology and Chinese astrology and is based on the natural world and how we fit into the cosmic scheme of things.

These storytellers have passed on their culture from generation to generation as their beliefs were passed on by the elders to the children of the tribe. Through story and song both the history and theology of the tribe was transferred from one lifetime to another. Inspired by these teachings the new generation would make these beliefs the cornerstone of their faith as they continued the journey of life.

9/24/12 News & Information Service 24/7

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HAS BALLOT BEEN CAST? My Vote Is In The Mail.
Early voting for the U.S. presidential race has begun and at least a third of voters are expected to lock in their choice long before Election Day Nov. 6.

FOXCONN FIGHT. Brawl At Apple Supplier.
A brawl involving as many as 2,000 employees shut down a factory in northern China for a day.

NO PLACE LIKE 'HOMELAND'. Top Awards.
Cable TV espionage thriller wins best drama and top acting Emmys.

FUNDING A BOUNTY OFFER. Denial from Pakistan?