“Residents invited to hear from City Council candidates - Greensboro News & Record” plus 4 more |
- Residents invited to hear from City Council candidates - Greensboro News & Record
- Laura Bush’s Accident Controversy Back In Searches Online - Thaindian.com
- Notre Dame alumnus talks about life in politics - U-Wire.com
- Nomination meetings in 2 ridings in Quebec - Berthier-Maskinongé and ... - CNW Group
- St. Regina - Catholic Online
| Residents invited to hear from City Council candidates - Greensboro News & Record Posted: 07 Sep 2009 07:10 AM PDT GREENSBORO -- Residents are invited to the first public City Council candidate forum this week. The forum will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Greensboro Historical Museum at 130 Summit Ave. The event is free. There is free parking at the city's Church Street parking deck. The event is sponsored by Guilford Unity. The mayoral candidates and candidates from Districts 1, 3 and 4 will take questions from the media and public. A second forum for candidates from the at-large and Districts 2 and 5 races will be Sept. 22 at the same time and location. Check out the News & Record's Election 2009 special section, www.news-record.com/news/government/elections, to read candidate biographies and find out which candidates are running in your city council district. | |
| Laura Bush’s Accident Controversy Back In Searches Online - Thaindian.com Posted: 07 Sep 2009 06:13 AM PDT By Gina Gomez It all started with one of the episodes of "The Family Guy", hinting at the fact sometime in the last year. Since then it had come to light that in the year 1963, on November 6, when the former First Lady was a 17 year old teenager, she had been involved in a fatal car crash that had resulted in one casualty. The crash had occurred when Laura Bush had ran a stop sign at an intersection and had rammed her Chevrolet sedan against the Corvair sedan that was allegedly being driven by her classmates'. In the passenger seat of Laura Bush's car was her friend, 17 year old Judy Dykes. The accident had killed 17 year old Michael Douglas. Some of the reports had stated that it was boyfriend, who was the sole occupant in the other car and who had died in the accident. The police report of the incident had been released in the year 2000 and it was made known that Laura Bush had not been charged with the death. No details regarding the speed limit was made known, though it is stated in two of the biographies based on her life that the former first lady was driving at 50 mph. It was noted however, that the speed limit at that section of the road was at 55 mph. Why this news is coming back in the forefront is not very clear till now. Sphere: Related Content
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| Notre Dame alumnus talks about life in politics - U-Wire.com Posted: 07 Sep 2009 05:16 AM PDT
In politics, you can go very far, very quickly, if you're willing to work hard, Pennsylvania State Representative and Notre Dame alumnus Brendan Boyle said in a talk with Notre Dame students Friday afternoon. Boyle, D-Philadelphia/ Montgomery, worked as a consultant for AMS Consulting immediately after graduation, when "companies were even hiring Arts and Letters majors" thanks to a soaring economy. After three and a half years, however, he realized politics was his true passion. Boyle's bookshelf in his consulting office was filled with biographies of past presidents and American history books. "You don't belong in consulting," a coworker told him, according to Boyle. "It sounds cliché but it's true, do what makes you happy. As much as I liked consulting, it wasn't where my heart was." Family connections are not necessary to have political success, Boyle said. In fact, it's possible to get elected without any connections at all. "I knew almost no one in elected office," he said. "Don't let that discourage you." Boyle encouraged aspiring politicians to take on even the least glamorous jobs. A politician who is willing to lick envelopes and knock on doors will go much farther than one who wants to just "consult" a campaign, he said. "Anyone who believes in democracy should spend an afternoon knocking on doors for a campaign," he said. "It's amazing what people will tell you on their front doorstep." Boyle recommended active involvement in the community as a way to gain recognition and respect from potential constituents. Boyle also discussed some of the negative aspects of running for political office. He was technically unemployed while running for office, and although he was able to live off his savings, he had no health insurance, making him nervous about illness or injury. His other biggest worry is fundraising. "I stared at the phone for two hours before making my first fund-raising call," he said. One way Boyle recommended to raise money is to start with family and friends. Boyle's campaign held "beef and beers" parties for $30 as a simple fund-raiser. "Free alcohol is always a good way to draw people, whether at college parties or campaign parties," Boyle said laughing. The fund-raising aspect is intimidating to anyone, Boyle said, "unless your last name is Romney." Boyle offered several pieces of advice for students interested in entering politics. Law school and graduate school in public policy are good ways to prepare for political careers - Boyle himself holds a master's in public policy from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. Unpaid internships are an easy way to "get your foot in the door," Boyle said, noting that his office recently hired one of his previous volunteer interns. | |
| Nomination meetings in 2 ridings in Quebec - Berthier-Maskinongé and ... - CNW Group Posted: 07 Sep 2009 07:10 AM PDT | Nomination meetings in 2 ridings in Quebec - Berthier-Maskinongé and Bas-Richelieu-Nicolet-BécancourMONTREAL, Sept. 7 /CNW Telbec/ - During several nomination meetings held almost simultaneously, members of the local riding associations of the Conservative Party of Canada elected their candidates for the next federal election. The political Lieutenant in Quebec, Minister Christian Paradis, was pleased to congratulate the new candidates, saying he was happy to welcome them within the Conservative Party of Canada. The Minister added that Quebec needs dedicated people to stand up for their ridings' members. "In the context of the global recession, it's more important than ever to focus on the economy, and not on an opportunistic election, contrary to Michael Ignatieff and the Opposition. However, we must be ready and I'm pleased that our team can count on Marie-Claude Godue in Berthier-Maskinongé and on Réjean Bériault in Bas-Richelieu-Nicolet-Bécancour," said Minister Paradis. About the Conservative Party of Canada - A major rally of activists and friends of the Conservative Party was recently held in Montreal, where more than 2,000 people attended a Fundraising Cocktail. Moreover, on June 24, in the Baie de Beauport, we were more than 400 people to celebrate in the presence of our Prime Minister Stephen Harper. And remember that in July, Political Operations organized a training session that was a remarkable success. Remember also that the unification of the Conservative Parties of Canada has restored and revitalized the national political movement which has been working for more than 140 years for the creation of a stronger, safer and better Canada. Among the conservative accomplishments, let's mention the Confederation, women's right to vote, the Canadian Bill of Rights and the Free Trade Agreement. CANDIDATES' BIOGRAPHIES Marie-Claude Godue: Berthier-Maskinongé Mrs. Godue has a Bachelor's degree in Social Science from the University of Ottawa. Specialized in recreology, she first acquired a professional experience in management in the field of recreology by working for various organizations in sports and recreation. She then worked in politics during a few years, for various cabinets in Ottawa. In April 2003, she became Political Attaché for the MLA for Maskinongé, in Louiseville. Today, she is recognized for her knowledge in administration and public relations: she is the Founding President of an import company. Mrs. Godue contributes to various causes as a member of the Regroupement des femmes de carrière de la Mauricie and the Confrérie des Dames de Gerlaises (small fruits promotion). Réjean Bériault: Bas-Richelieu-Nicolet-Bécancour Mr. Bériault studied law, advertising management and administration. He has been Director General, Operations for an important real estate company for more than 20 years. His experience within this company allowed him to understand the regional realities of this industry in Quebec. As Director responsible for Promenades de Sorel, in Sorel-Tracy, since 2002, Mr. Bériault has developed an excellent knowledge of the needs and the reality of the local people. He also contributed to the business community as an active member of different Chambers of commerce. He is Treasurer of the Executive Committee of SADC and Vice-President of the Development Fund SOLIDE. Mr. Bériault is also a Silver Certified Mentor of the Fondation de l'entrepreneurship du Québec. /NOTE TO PHOTO EDITORS: A photo accompanying this release is available at http://photos.newswire.ca. Images are free to accredited members of the media/ For further information: Béatrice G. Pepper, Conservative Party of Canada, (514) 679-7122 |
| Posted: 07 Sep 2009 12:01 AM PDT |
The reports of former First Lady Laura bush killing a man has surfaced online once more after quite a long gap. The news has already created quite a loud buzz and generated a lot of curiosity and attention. It is very old news though.
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