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International Pokies Impact Conference 2006 September 18-19, Eden on the Park, Melbourne, Australia (Popularity:  )
Duty of Care proudly present the International Pokies Impact Conference to be held at Eden on the Park, Melbourne. Featuring Tim Costello AO (CEO, World Vision) as after dinner speaker, Phyllis Vineberg (Gambling Activist, Canada), Michael O’Neil (Economist), political party leaders including Nick Xenophon MP, People Power and the Greens along with aboriginal community leaders and other eminent speakers. The conference is being held prior to the Victorian state elections ...
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'Jena Six' Incident is the Latest Manifestation of a Society Condemned to Racial Conflict (Popularity: )
The racially fueled incident that brought to life the so-called "Jena Six" began with the seemingly innocuous act of African-American students sitting under a "white tree" on the grounds of Louisiana's Jena High School -- a tree that was considered by white students to be an area "belonging" exclusively to whites. According to Ottawa self-mastery expert Patricia Wall, who specializes in exploring the root causes of behavior, racial conflict and ...
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Afghanistan, Bosnia, Taiwan and Hong Kong teach Canada lessons on how to build democracy, Queen’s studies show (Popularity: )
Thomas Axworthy, Chairman of the Centre for the Study of Democracy (CSD) at Queen’s University, is calling on the Harper Government to review the lessons learned by some of the world’s newest democracies and to create The Democracy Canada Institute to promote democracy abroad. Four Transitions to Democracy studies looking at the progress of democracy in Afghanistan, Bosnia/Herzegovina, Hong Kong and Taiwan, and are being offered up to foreign-policy stakeholders ...
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Africa's Fraudulent Elections: A Non-Violent Alternative (Popularity: )
Nigeria will soon confront one of the most difficult challenges that any emerging Democracy must face, whether the rule of law as set by the courts will prevail. The Nigerian Supreme Court will soon decide if it will nullify last year's presidential elections on fraud charges. How the government reacts could well determine the future of the country. Nigeria is a sovereign nation, but the United States must urge the ...
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AJC Welcomes New UN Security Council Resolution on Iran (Popularity: )
The American Jewish Committee welcomed the UN Security Council's unanimous adoption today of the latest in a series of resolutions against Iran's relentless quest for nuclear technology. Resolution 1747 will impose sanctions against Iran's nuclear and arms export programs, financial and other state-sponsored institutions and groups involved with the country's Revolutionary Guards.
"The voice of the international community is unambiguous and unwavering," said AJC Executive Director David A. Harris. "Iran's ...
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All Hands on Deck to Defeat John Bolton's Re-nomination to the United Nations (Popularity: )
Diverse organizations are taking a stand to stop the re-nomination of John Bolton as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. On Thursday, September 7 the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will vote whether to recommend Bolton's consideration by the full Senate. Senator Frist announced early last week that Bolton's confirmation is among his top priorities for the short September Senate session. However, the re-confirmation process is proving controversial as various campaigns ...
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All Pro West: New Trailer Superstore is Committed to Being the One-Stop Trailer Source with the Largest Selection of Trailers in Central Pennsylvania (Popularity: )
All Pro West’s new 14,000 square foot facility, located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, features a 6 Bay Service Center with 2 drive troughs, an extensive parts department, and a custom accessory installation department, giving All Pro West the capacity to inspect, repair or customize your trailer just the way you want it.
With numerous options available to personalize and tailor your machine to your exact needs.
Owners, Jake & Sherry Wagner began All ...
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Amigos y Amantes, Valentine's Day-Themed Art Auction to Benefit AIDS Healthcare Foundation's Mexico Clinics (Popularity: )
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is proud to present the 2nd annual Amigos y Amantes (Friends and Lovers), an art exhibition and auction to benefit its free HIV/AIDS treatment, care and prevention services in Mexico -- in Tijuana, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun and Chiapas. Showcasing the work of notable and emerging artists--mostly Los Angeles-based Latino artists -- this lively celebration of Latino art and culture will take place on Saturday, February 9th ...
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Amnesty International Charges That Vast Humanitarian Crisis is Looming With More Than Three Million Iraqis Displaced (Popularity: )
Amnesty International today warned that the Middle East is on the verge of a massive humanitarian crisis unless the European Union, United States and other countries take urgent and concrete measures to assist the more than three million people forcibly displaced by the conflict in Iraq.
In a briefing released in advance of an international conference being convened by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Geneva, April ...
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Amnesty International Says Egypt's Proposed Constitutional Amendments Will be the Greatest Erosion of Rights in 26 Years (Popularity: )
Amnesty International today called on Egyptian members of parliament to reject proposed amendments to the country's constitution, which the organization described as the most serious undermining of human rights safeguards in Egypt since the state of emergency was re-imposed in 1981.
The appeal came as the Egyptian Parliament prepared to approve this Sunday amendments to 34 articles of the constitution, including Article 179. The amendments to this Article would give ...
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