Whispers Gains New Voices…
April 9, 2009
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Whispers Gains New Voices…
Sir Ben Kingsley’s SBK Pictures and Luis Moro Productions have announced the additions of Keith Harper and Erik Huey as Executive Producers on the feature film Whispers Like Thunder, written by Trip Brooks and Luis Moro. Based on actual events, the film will detail the story of three Native American sisters who fought the U.S. Government for sixty-seven years to protect their ancestral Native burial ground. It is a sweeping epic that stretches from the Wyandotte Trail of Tears in the 1850s to the United States Supreme Court nearly a century later.
Keith Harper is a highly-respected representative for Native American affairs and has represented tribes and individual Indians in some of the most high profile litigation in the country. A member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, Mr. Harper most recently served as an advisor to the Barack Obama Campaign on Native American policy and outreach. The National Law Journal has recognized him as one of the “50 Most Influential Minority Lawyers in America.”
Erik Huey has served as a successful entertainment industry lawyer and was listed as one of the “100 Most Influential Media & Entertainment Lawyers in America” by the Hollywood Reporter’s “Power Lawyer List.” He is an active liaison between Washington politics and Hollywood entertainment, most recently working on the Barack Obama campaign in its voter protection and mobilization efforts in Western Pennsylvania.
On the project, Harper says, “This is a quintessential Native American story of courage and perseverance, but unfortunately, it is also a story that is largely forgotten. We want to bring this amazing narrative to life for a new generation of Americans, and we want to do so authentically, utilizing Native American talent wherever possible every step of the way.”
In addition to his producing chores, along with partners Simone Sheffield and Valerie Hoffman, Kingsley will portray Charles Curtis, the only Native-American to serve as Vice President of the United States. Daniela Lavender is also on board to portray Ida Conley.
“We are honored to be working with Sir Ben Kingsley and thrilled to be a part of a team that is so strongly committed to the Native-American experience and vision,” said Erik Huey.
Kingsley states, “It is my hope in producing this film to illuminate the noble struggle the Conley Sisters had to endure to preserve their ancestor’s sacred burial ground and legacy.”
SBK Pictures was formed in 2007 by Sir Ben Kingsley and his producing partners Simone Sheffield and Valerie Hoffman. Luis Moro Productions is headed by the producing team of Luis and Bobbi Miller-Moro. Also on the SBK Pictures plate is Will, about William Shakespeare recalling his life as he dictates his last will and testament to his lawyer; Duncan, a fantasy comedy written by Barton Randall; Jutland 1916, an action epic about the famous WW I naval conflict, Quixote, a Rusty Lemorande-penned screenplay about the author Miguel Cervantes and his creation Don Quixote; and I Know A Place, a quirky British comedy to be written and directed by Barton Randall.
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Below: Line item response on Congressional Cuba Democracy Caucus letter.
The Honorable Barack Obama
March 30th, 2009
President of the United States of America
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. President:
Given our commitment to transform America for the 21st Century. I’m writing you in direct response to a letter sent to you by the Congressional Cuba Democracy Caucus. The timing of Vice President Joe Biden declaring the U.S. will not lift the embargo on Cuba seems suspect of old boy backroom politics U.S. citizens want elected to eradicated.
First and foremost, you must know the signers of the letter do not represent the overwhelming majority of Cuban Americans in the United State as they claim. They also do not represent the majority of Americans.
I’m a proud US citizen whose immigrant story is similar to millions of people. I was born in Cuba, my single mother raised me, I graduated from Rutgers University and I’m self-employed working to fulfill the American dream providing for my wife and children.
My Cuban exiled mother, Rufina, died in my hands of ovarian Cancer at the age of 54. After 38 years in America, my mother never saw her brothers, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends in Cuba because of US. Cuba policies.
My grandmother, Lazara, is 88 years old. She had to sneak illegally into Cuba three times in one year during the Bush presidency to see her dying son, Ruperto. She saw my uncle a few days before he died. Two of my grandmother’s children died never seeing each other for 38 years. My remaining family is literally separated and destroyed physically due to failed U.S. Policies with Cuba.
We know that millions of people have had their families and friendship broken by Cuban and U.S. politicians alike. People on both sides of the policy have endured the heavy and brutal hand of politics from both countries. With all that, as a country, America can only be responsible and transform our own policies and actions.
Much of the content in The Congressional Cuba Democracy Caucus letter provides misrepresentations, misleading statements and in some cases lies crafted to influence you towards continuing another US presidential term of failed policies with Cuba.
The letter signers represent 50 years of failed practices toward Cuba. It is publicly known some of the signers and their colleagues are viewed in the halls of congress for being notorious political wolves, trading and swapping votes to maintain and enforce their agendas against Cuba. It is also well known to the public, the letter signers use lobbyist monies for campaign donations, favors and whatever influence necessary to obtain “outsourced” congressional and senatorial anti-Cuba votes from many representatives. Simply said, the list of politicians who seemly vote against Cuba for a campaign donation is historically long and spreads from coast to coast, north and south.
The bottom-line is the signors have historically high-jacked U.S. Policy towards Cuba, in no way representing the overwhelming anti-embargo on Cuba will of U.S. citizens.
Their deceptive letter demonstrates they do not represent the best interest of the United States, they do not symbolize the best interest of Cuban-Americans and they certainly do not stand for the best interest of the people in Cuba.
The historical and current facts and realities of the U.S. embargo on Cuba demonstrate the many failures. Decade after decade The United Nations votes overwhelming to abolish the embargo against Cuba. We all know your presidential election victory in Florida, especially in Miami proved that local communities also desire an end to the embargo on Cuba.
I ask you to publicly bring your transparency mandate to U.S. Cuba policies and avoid being another presidential administration who is lied to, coerced and high-jacked into supporting and enforcing 50 years of failed US policies toward Cuba.
We the people want the United States to abolish the embargo on Cuba. We ask and trust, that you and your staff, as well as Congress and the Senate will continue toward a new 21st Century integrity for America. Please continue your path to break and transforms a proven 50-year history of failure with Cuba, respect the will of the American citizen and create unity with the world.
Please support others and me in giving our grandparents open access to our families and friends in Cuba during their remaining golden years, our life time and our children’s future.
I look forward to your response. Until them I remain…
“Committed to your Success”
Luis Moro
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Below: Line item response on Congressional Cuba Democracy Caucus letter.
March 30th, 2009.
To U.S. Citizens.
On March 24th, 2009 the Congressional Cuba Democracy Caucus sent President Barack Obama a public letter. Below is my line item response.
What gives me a voice on this issue?
I’m a U.S. Citizen. I was born in Cuba, immigrated to the United States via Mexico, raised by my mother, graduated Rutgers University, lettered three years of football. I’m an award winning filmmaker, acknowledged Hollywood writer. I’m the first and only American to make a full-length feature film in Cuba in the last fifty years.
I’m also married, raising five kids and working to fulfill the American dream. My mother died never seeing her family in 38 years because of the embargo on Cuba. My 88 year old grandmother has had to sneak into Cuba three time to see her dying son. He’s also now dead.
I have campaigned and raised monies for both Senator Bob Menendez and Congressman Albio Sires. We grew up in the same community. We have thousands of mutual friends and associates. I support most of their work, but I am 100% in disagreement with their allegiance and representations regarding U.S. Cuba policies.
The bottom-line is, the claims by the Cuba Democracy Caucus members sent to the President of The United states border perjury. They present false claims and assumptions in order to continue their failed 50 years of in effective policies towards Cuba.
As a Cuban-American citizen of The United States, I’m asking our government, media and fellow citizens to stand-up with no retreat to abolish the U.S. embargo on Cuba.
Much more could be said, and will be supported by relentless actions toward transforming our failed U.S. history of policies toward Cuba.
I look forward to your actions towards abolishing the U.S. embargo on Cuba.
Luis Moro
U.S. Citizen
CONGRESSIONAL CUBA DEMOCRACY CAUCUS LETTER
The following are the signers representing the Congressional Cuba Democracy Caucus.
Lincoln Díaz-Balart (R-FL)
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL)
Kendrick Meek (D-FL)
Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL)
Albio Sires (D-NJ)
Robert Andrews (D-NJ)
Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ),
My responses are in bold following the congress member’s claims.
March 24, 2009
The Honorable Barack Obama
President of the United States of America
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. President:
1) As Members of the Congressional Cuba Democracy Caucus, who represent the overwhelming majority of Cuban Americans in the United States, we would like to briefly share with you some thoughts concerning U.S. Cuba policy.
LUIS MORO REPSONSE: On what factual basis do they make this claim?
The signers of this letter do not represent the overwhelming majority of Cuban Americans in the United States. They do not represent any of the Cubans outside the United States and they certainly do not represent the interest or overwhelming desire of the Cubans in Cuba.
America’s mandate for change was clearly demonstrated in Obama’s democratic victory in the Florida Republican districts of Ros-Lehtinen of 58% for Obama, Mario Diaz-Balart 52% for Obama, and Lincoln Diaz-Balart 67% for Obama. These incumbent Florida signers barely won their reelection against under funded, lesser known candidates.
Overall the Florida Cuban-American community voted for Obama’s promise of change with Broward delivering 67% of voters, Miami-Date delivering 58% of voters, Monroe delivering 52% and Palm Beach delivering 62%.
The state of Florida delivered 27 uncontested electoral votes to Obama’s promise of change, with McCain’s continued enforcement of the Embargo on Cuba policies obtaining zero electoral votes.
New Jersey’s Bob Menendez and Albio Sires districts, in particular Hudson County delivered 73% voter turnout for Obama. NJ provided 15 uncontested electoral votes for Obama.
On what factual basis does the Congressional Cuba Democracy Caucus claim to represent the overwhelming majority of Cuban Americans?
Congressional letter continued…
2) Just 90 miles from our shores, extraordinary men and women are struggling daily against a brutal 50 year-old dictatorship and look to this great nation for solidarity.
LUIS MORO REPSONSE: As it’s known, the signers of this letter do not have any immediate family in Cuba as I do or the people effected by their actions. The majority of Cubans in America and Cuba have not received any meaningful solidarity results in 50 years from U.S. Politicians.
Within our own U.S. borders extraordinary men and women are struggling daily against a brutal 50 year-old U.S. policy toward Cuba that has separated and destroyed families and friends who expected Cuban-American politicians to provide solidarity with Cuba.
U.S. politicians have failed and continue to fail with our U.S. policies toward Cuba.
Congressional letter continued…
3) Your presidency comes at a decisive moment for Cuba. You will have an extraordinary opportunity to assist the Cuban people in finally achieving their freedom.
LUIS MORO RESPONSE: Yes President Barack Obama has this extraordinary opportunity as did every past president for the last 50 years.
It has been the leadership and guidance of the signers of this letter and their counter parts who have equally failed over 50 years. Ultimately the only people responsible for their own freedom are the people living in Cuba.
The U.S. needs to simply get out of the way of Cubans in Cuba governing themselves.
Congressional letter continued…
Cuba Measures in the FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriation Act
4) We agree with the interpretation of the general license for agricultural travel and the definition of cash-in-advance requiring payment before shipment from U.S. ports, as outlined in Secretary Timothy Geithner’s March 9, 2009 letters to U.S. Senators Bill Nelson and Bob Menendez.
LUIS MORO RESPONSE: Any “agreement of interpretation” from congressional leaders who continue to support 50 years worth of failed policies against Cuba need to be questioned and reviewed with due diligence, especially given their proven history of failed policies, actions and intent toward Cuba.
Congressional letter continued…
5) However, in regard to Cuban American travel, we are troubled by the explanation in the “Guidance on Implementation of Cuba Travel and Trade-Related Provisions of the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009” that the general license grants “unlimited” lengths of stay in Cuba.
LUIS MORO RESPONSE: As American citizens, we have the right to travel around the world as long as we follow existing citizenship/visa travel laws that apply to all Americans. Excluding Cuba from existing U.S. laws is simply continuing the failed policies of the last 50 years.
Congressional letter continued…
6) We believe that this will serve to channel U.S. taxpayer dollars directly to the regime because retirees and Supplemental Security Income recipients could remain on the island indefinitely while collecting U.S. taxpayer-provided benefits.
LUIS MORO RESPONSE: America has existing Social Security Laws as well as laws related to retirees and how they decide to spend their lives and earning. We as a country do not need any more politically motivated laws on U.S. citizens, especially with the intent of preventing new U.S.-Cuba travel policy changes.
Congressional letter continued…
u.s. Sanctions
7) The goal of freedom for the Cuban people has long been a U.S. policy of state, supported by Administrations and Congresses of both political parties.
LUIS MORO RESPONSE: This statement is an outright lie and it’s appalling that the signers of this letter would present this to President Barack Obama as truth.
U.S.-Cuba policy has been high-jacked by self interest politicians and anti Cuba lobbyist alike. It is no secret to the American people and politicians that U.S.-Cuba policies are dictated by vote swapping, vote trading and cash campaign donations.
The will and desire of the American people has been sold off to Cuban lobbyist. The world knows the leaders of U.S. political abuse towards Cuba are Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Mario Diaz-Balart and Robert Menendez.
Congressional letter continued…
8) This U.S. policy of state becomes more important each day with the serious illness of Fidel Castro, the ultimate power in the very personalized totalitarian Cuban dyarchy.
LUIS MORO RESPONSE: The U.S. Policy of state with Cuba has always been of most importance for Cuba-Americans who where born in Cuba, have family in Cuba and have lost half a century of life with friends and families due to failed U.S. policies and practices toward Cuba.
Congressional letter continued…
9) In a bipartisan fashion Administrations and Congresses have insisted that before the U.S. makes any concessions to the Cuban regime, all political prisoners must be freed, all political parties, the free press and labor unions legalized, and internationally supervised elections scheduled.
LUIS MORO RESPONSE: It is false to claim this is a bipartisan demand. It is a wish many people want. But the facts remain, it’s a demand that has not been honored in Cuban history by Castro and previous dictators or Cuban presidents alike. Ironically some of the dictators and associates in power prior to Castro are direct relatives to some of the members of the Congressional Cuba Democracy Caucus.
It must be noted that when Cuban-American Journalist Max Lesnik was able to get a bus load of Cuban political prisoners freed to the United States, the anti Cuban lobbyist (some who continue to be supporters of the signors of this letter), proceeded by bombing Mr. Lesnik’s Miami business, bombing Miami Police offices and delivering and fulfilling on death threats to many more.
Congressional letter continued…
10) Any easing of sanctions, without demanding any concessions lessening the oppression of the people by the regime, will serve to strengthen the dictatorship and demoralize the Cuban people.
LUIS MORO RESPONSE: Another false statement with baseless assumptions. One thing that is certain, the Cuban people on the island have not been demoralized by Fidel Castro or the Cuban-American politicians who continue to claim they speak for the Cuban people everywhere.
The fact is American, Cuban and global citizens are not demoralized by the acts of U.S. politicians who continue failed paths. We in fact only have compassion for their own demoralizing behavior which include selling themselves for cash contributions, plus vote swapping and vote trading pretending to embody the people of the United States.
Congressional letter continued…
Aid to the Pro-Democracy Movement
11) As you will recall, Congress, by strong bi-partisan majorities, recently appropriated a significant increase in U.S. aid to the pro-democracy movement in Cuba.
LUIS MORO RESPONSE: As a Cuban-American citizen, I would like to know and see how any of the funds ever budgeted for aid to the pro-democracy movement in Cuba actually made a difference in Cuba or The United States.
Congressional letter continued…
12) Congress has also consistently supported funding for Radio and T.V. Marti, which provide the Cuban people with uncensored information that the regime attempts to block, and which also provide pro-democracy activists a vehicle to share their messages throughout the island.
LUIS MORO RESPONSE: Again, this document is based on false assumptions that have produced no results. I’ve been to Cuba; Cuban’s are currently watching American programming not self-serving programming from Radio and T.V. Marti.
One would find an audit of the hundreds of millions spent on Radio and T.V. Marti to be a mere profit center for anti-Cuba lobbyist. Radio and T.V. Marti has made no difference in shifting the Cuban government.
Congressional letter continued…
13) Congress was very clear in its intent that the United States should increase aid to the pro-democracy movement inside Cuba. We also look forward to working with you to make certain that U.S. assistance reaches the pro-democracy movement in an efficient and expeditious manner.
LUIS MORO RESPONSE: After 50 years of implementing various versions “U.S. assistance to the pro-democracy movement” in Cuba no results have been produced. The money given, the money recipients and the beneficial results are never publicly presented to the people of the United States.
Congressional letter continued…
14) We also look forward to working with you to make certain that Radio and T.V. Marti continue to be funded and improved to better serve the U.S. national interest in a democratic transition for the people of Cuba.
LUIS MORO RESPONSE: It is ironic that Radio and T.V. Marti represent capitalism yet get require government funding. It is time to simply cut their funding and let them succeed in an open capitalist market like the majority of Americans do.
Americans who are against the 50 years of failed U.S. Cuba policies are self funded. U.S. national interest will be best served – by U.S. national interest eliminating 50 years of failed policies towards Cuba.
Congressional letter continued…
The International Community
15) Too many in the international community are seeking to assist the Cuban dyarchy in its goal of obtaining unilateral concessions from the United States and succeed in its attempt at absolutist succession once Fidel Castro dies.
LUIS MORO RESPONSE: The reality is, the majority of The United States citizens are for a transformation of U.S. Cuba policies. The assumptions made on the international communities intent is more of the same by anti-Cuba politicians.
Their claims are not based on facts, but only geared for anti-Cuba lobbyist to control Cuba. The anti-Cuba lobby simply wants to revert back to a Cuba that they and their ancestors controlled. America and the international community want a Cuba that is self determined by it’s own citizens living in Cuba.
Congressional letter continued…
16) It is critically important for the international community to receive a clear message that the Obama Administration stands firmly and clearly on behalf of a genuine democratic transition in Cuba, and will not grant the Cuban dictatorship any unilateral concessions.
LUIS MORO RESPONSE: Vice-president Joe Biden’s recent comments committing America to a continued failed embargo on Cuba is extremely suspect of continued high-jacking of the will of the American people by back-room politics.
No one is asking for unilateral concessions. The citizens of America and the international community are requesting for a transformation in U.S. Cuba policies.
To do this, we must allow unrestricted travel and commerce with Cuba. We the American people will decide and determine our participation with Cuba. The Cuban people will decide how they will self-determine their own future. We must simply get out of the way – and promote human-to-human contact and commerce between Cuba and the United States.
Congressional letter continued…
17) All our friends in the international community should be urged by your Administration to join the U.S. in demanding free, multi-party elections for Cuba.
LUIS MORO RESPONSE: For decades, all our friends in the international community have voted overwhelming in the United Nations to abolish the U.S. Embargo on Cuba. It is the minority Cuban-American politicians and lobbyist that must adapt to the 21st Century. The people of Cuba will determine their electoral destiny.
Congressional letter continued…
Cuba’s Political Prisoners
18) The Cuban dictatorship will attempt to use political prisoners as a bargaining tool with your Administration. Please recall how the regime has used political prisoners in the past in this manner, only to detain hundreds more once its immediate goals were reached.
LUIS MORO RESPONSE: One can say much about the U.S. and Cuba’s history and recent past when it comes to political prisoners. Please recall how our policies with Cuba dictated by the signors of this letter have failed for 50-years.
We are living in the 21st Century and America, as the greater more developed country must take the first mature step towards reconciliation and transformation with our global relationships. Living, governing and acting based on failed U.S. policies and their negative effects will keep America out of being and providing 21st Century leadership.
The irony of these letter signers “bargaining tool” statement is the degree to which our own U.S. politicians will barter American citizens lives, defer Americas health and well being and devastate the financial security of our nation as a “bargaining tool” against the President of The United States. They will do this in order to maintain 50 years of failed U.S. policies against Cuba.
Congressional letter continued…
19) We will continue to do all we can to bring to light the inhuman conditions suffered by Cuba’s political prisoners and to call for their unconditional release.
LUIS MORO RESPONSE: We all want this, but should not have it be the reason why millions of people’s families and friendships are destroyed by continuing failed U.S. Cuba policies. The proven road to freedom is uniting, providing and human-to-human contact. Not war, separation or the financial strangling of a nations people.
Congressional letter continued…
20) Your solidarity and advocacy on their behalf is critical, and it can serve as inspiration, not only for the hundreds of thousands of patriots who have been incarcerated for their beliefs, but for the entire Cuban nation.
LUIS MORO REPONSE: We all welcome inspiration for all people, especially warranted patriots of all nations.
It is important to know the signers of this letter consider “Luis Posada Carriles” a patriot even though he confesses to committing terrorist acts in The United States, international terrorism and has bombed a Cuban civilian airline, hotels and murdered hundreds.
To inspire America and Cuba, the U.S. must simply eliminate all the U.S. restrictions that have been instrumental in destroying the Cuban economy, devastating U.S. Cuba relationships between family and friends, and has been the number one platform used to keep the Cuban government in place by it’s own admission.
Congressional letter continued…
21) We would look forward to joining you in a strong demonstration of support for Cuba’s freedom.
LUIS MORO RESPONSE: The American people look forward to the signers of this letter joining American citizens and the rest of the world in the 21st Century by abolishing the U.S. embargo on Cuba.
With Best Regards,
Luis Moro
U.S. Citizen
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Calling all super moms
You’d be hard-pressed to find a mom today who doesn’t find it challenging to balance work, personal and family life. How do you do it?
What’s the biggest challenge for the modern mother? How do you find balance? What do you sacrifice to make yourself and others happy?
Grab your camera and walk us through a typical day in your life as a super mom. Your story could be featured on CNN.
That’s the challenge, one woman was too super and was boo’d off the stage.
Jobless claims spike to 26-year high
February 26, 2009
- Author Marnie Howard
In the spirit of the recent joblessnessness, a new book encourages people to help each other out.
Here’s a CNN fornt cover on the US joblessness claiming a 26 year high.
Number of Americans applying for first-time unemployment benefits rises to 667,000. Continuing claims top 5 million for the first time.
By Lara Moscrip, CNNMoney.com contributing writerLast Updated: February 26, 2009: 9:12 AM ET
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — The number of Americans filing initial claims for unemployment insurance spiked, and those living on unemployment benefits hit a record high, according to a government report released Thursday.
For the week ended Feb. 21, 667,000 Americans filed initial jobless claims, up 36,000 from a revised 631,000 the previous week. That’s the highest figure since October 1982.
Economists polled by Briefing.com were expecting claims to drop to 625,000.
In a sign that more jobless Americans are having trouble finding work, 5,112,000 continued on unemployment for the week ended Feb. 14, the most recent data available. That’s the highest number since the Labor Department began keeping records since 1967.
Initial claims are expected to sharply increase, and it’s likely they will reach 750,000 per week in the upcoming months, according to Ian Shepherdson, economist at High Frequency Economics in New York.
He noted that weekly filings, adjusted for population growth, would have to exceed the 1 million mark in order to break the jobless claims reported from the mid-1970s and early 1980s.
“We fervently hope that does not happen but we are not confident. Companies are throwing in the towel as they recognize that no sector is safe,” Shepherdson wrote in a note.
The 4-week moving average of initial claims was 639,000, an increase of 19,000 from the preceding week. The average is used to smooth fluctuations in data.
The 4-week moving average for people continuing on unemployment was 4,932,250, an increase of 89,250 from 4,843,000 in the previous week.
The insured unemployment rate is 3.8%, nearly double the 2.1% rate from a year ago.
Stimulus: The stimulus bill that President Obama signed into law has several provisions that help those living on unemployment benefits.
The weekly unemployment benefit will temporarily increase by $25 on top of the roughly $300 jobless workers currently receive.
In addition, the first $2,400 of benefits in 2009 would be exempt from federal income taxes.
The stimulus also provides jobless workers with an additional 20 weeks in unemployment benefits, and 13 weeks on top of that if they live in what’s deemed a high unemployment state. 
First Published: February 26, 2009: 8:42 AM ET
In the spirit of the recent joblessnessness, a new book encourages people to help each other out.
“Giving is Living” Powerful new book by Marnie & Tisha Howard
Generosity Makes a Comeback
New Book Shows That by Helping Others We Help Ourselves
Because each of us deals with so much stress on a personal level—especially in light of
the current recession—it can seem like an overwhelming task to reach out to others in
need. The truth is, though, that giving back can be easier than we may think.
Giving is Living presents a clear, practical guide to making generosity a part of our
everyday lives. It shows us how small efforts to reach out to help those in need can make
a real difference.
Authors Marnie and Tisha Howard explain that to function in a world of limited
resources and burgeoning demands, we need provide aid to each other. Giving is Living
explains that generosity does not have to be about giving money. It can start with a smile,
cost nothing, and it can do so much good.
The economic crunch is no match for this book—Giving is Living provides 101 easy
ways to improve our lives. It’s simple: by doing good for others, we can feel great and
begin to live our best lives.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Marnie and Tisha Howard are sisters in life and spirit.
Recognized as leaders in the philanthropic community, they have served with numerous
charitable organizations including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Make-A-Wish Foundations,
Sirens Society, and Project Sunshine. Marnie is a resident of New York City and Los
Angeles. Tisha lives in Naples, Florida.
Giving is Living: 101 Ways to Practice Effortless Generosity.
A Book to Benefit Those in Need.
A Hatherleigh Book, Distributed by Random House
ISBN: 978-1-57826-290-8, Cloth, $11.00
On sale Feb 24, 2009
“Art of Reality” Clothing Artist latest Obama phemon.
February 21, 2009
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This is an amazing artist that blew up big from the inauguration. Turns out my beautiful friend, Lisa Silvera is supporting him. Not only that– she sent me his scarf as a gift, and I love it! Check it out below, and to help support him by JOINING THE BLOG and keep him going for larger expansion.
Who he is:
- REALITY
- REALITY translates his limitless flow of imagery and creativity and shares raw emotions and real-life circumstances through his art in a contemporary context. He “strongly believes we are experiencing a Renaissance of sorts on Earth and that art created by hand is generating life and encouraging movement.” *REALITY is currently exhibiting his most current works at the W Wine Bistro, 3622 NE 2nd Ave Miami, FL 33137 305-576-7775 now through February 28, 2009. New work will exhibit at BAR SEPIA, 234 Underhill Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11238,718. 399.6680 from 2.25-mid-March 2009. In early March, he will participate in a dynamic showcase of art, apparel and unique homewares/objects with live painting at BAGUA, 4736 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Florida 33137. 305-757-9857. Ample, free Parking Available For more info: to buy art and apparel or media inquiries: lisa silvera/christopher hughes 305 772 2223 art@seeprservices.com
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“Women In Action” Series Celebrating Women’s History Month
February 19, 2009
For immediate release
February 19 2009; presented by Women Without Borders US. Los Angeles, Ca, February 19, 2009-This spring, Los Angeles acclaimed artist and illustrator Bobbi Miller-Moro will be presenting “Women In Action” series in her Unity In Art Collection 2009.
Celebrating Women’s History Month, March 2009, and International Women’s Day March 8, 2009; this captivating series includes photographs of women from around the world.
The purpose of this calendar is to bring to light the beauty of all women, from many countries. Much attention is brought to the suffering, or distress of women in war-torn parts of the world and in refugee camps. Although it is important, what is true is that these women are ‘women first’ before a refugee, before a victim of war.
They hold themselves with beauty and light in the midst of circumstances many do not even understand. In the midst of these photographs are exquisite women that are not distressed, but protesting, using their voice in action, or just being. These women are at the forefront, the front lines of bringing peace and human rights for all people, especially women, or they are just living in their natural state.
Quotes from powerful women; such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Ann Frank, Maya Angelou, Mother Teresa and more, grace the colorful pages of each month of real textured cloth, vibrant mosaics, tile, reeds, and rich fabrics from all corners of the planet. Images of these women keep reminding us of how important women are to all of us.
About Unity In Art
Unity In Art is the latest collection from Bobbi Miller-Moro bringing together the images and expression of being united by love, beauty, light or creating. Her belief is all people can benefit from art, and explore beautiful images together as one with the ultimate message of peace.
About Women Without Borders US
Women Without Borders US is a online resource and connection for all things pertaining to women and mothers. From social and world issues, Human rights watch, victories and support for women. Bobbi highlights powerful women making a difference in the world, and makes available a majority of the world rights and peace organization for supporting women and children.
Facebook censors Cuban activist Luis Moro from speaking out.
February 10, 2009
We believe that Luis Moro, one of the administrators for ‘End the US Trade Embargo on Cuba’ group on Facebook was censored for speaking for allowing travel between the United States and Cuba.
For_Immediate_Release:
United States of America (Press Release) February 10, 2009 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Release– Feb 10, 2009 – We believe that filmmaker-activist Luis Moro, administrator for End the US Trade Embargo on Cuba was censored by Facebook for giving information out, or supplying information in detail about how people can help to pass the bill To allow travel between the United States and Cuba.
Los Angeles, Feb 10 / Moro Films LLC has released a statement to the press about what Luis Moro believes is a direct infringement in his right to free speech and censorship by Facebook. Luis Moro was networking and socializing on Facebook, abiding by all of their Terms and Conditions. On Feb 09, 2009 at 9:30 pm Luis Moro was on Facebook speaking about the Travel bill, when his account was abruptly deleted with no notice or warning. He was one of the administrators of ‘End the US Trade Embargo on Cuba’ group on Facebook with over 2,800 members.
Luis and his wife, Bobbi Miller-Moro immediately wrote to Facebook at info@Facebook.com and requested an explanation and to return Luis’ page immediately. Not only was he using Facebook to network, but to socialize with hundreds of his friends. He had more than 700 ‘friends’ and growing, from fans of his films, and his ex-Rutgers footballer friends and childhood friends. If he ever met his quota in adding friends in a day, Facebook would send a warning to stop, and he would. Other than that, there was no illegal activity or scandalous behavior that would warrant such actions from Facebook.
Cuban born Luis Moro made a film in Cuba and since then has been a visible outspoken voice against the Embargo on Cuba and has provided detailed information and request a call to action from pro-‘free Cuba’ supporters in his site http://www.EverythingCuba.com. Moro is accustomed to this controversy being that his stand against the embargo has been a heated topic for many pro-embargo hardliners.
source: FPR
Facebook has deleted many accounts with no explanation as to why. They monitor how many friends you have and whether they are ‘real’ or not. They left an anti-Islam site up after hundreds of thousands of protests from Facebook users. Luis Moro never once said a hateful remark, but only promotes peace.
“There is no freedom of speech on the Internet so long as the platforms for speech are provided by private companies dancing to the demands of the largest market.” –Jason Lee Miller WebProNews
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List of companies that had a ‘record breaking year’ in 2008
February 1, 2009
By Bobbi Miller-Moro
Read this if you want to feel better about the economy, or the recession as a whole for that manner. As I was buying into the recession news on all the major news outlets, my husband reminds me, “there are more companies out there having record breaking years in 2008 and now then ever before.” What?
That got me to thinking, let me go see what he is talking about as I started to research ground breaking revenue in 2008. As I compiled a little list for my own amusement, and started to read press release after press release, I began to sit a little taller. What is going on? It’s like a major cleaning house. The big, solid, innovative and in demand companies are thriving in this environment.
And don’t forget the smaller one’s, the little spa’s and massage parlors are getting a big boom as well. Then there are the rest of the companies going belly up. Many big corporations are now history for many reasons.
But, let’s focus on the one’s that are reaching for the sky and blowing us all away.
Big Record Breaking Profits for 2008-2009
Exxon had a record breaking year. The oil giant reports a $45 billion profit in 2008, the largest annual profit in U.S. history.
Amazon reports record Holiday Sales with 72.9 Items ordered per second 2008
Apple iPod had a record breaking year 2008
Cast Iron Systems had a record breaking year 2008
The People that develop, manufacture and market advanced video surveillance products had a record breaking year 2008
Alaska mines had a record breaking year 2008
More exploration wells were drilled on the Norwegian continental shelf than ever before. 2008
Vertica(R) Analytic Database had a record breaking year 2008
Zaggs, he market leader of protective coverings and accessories for consumer electronics
In the face of a challenging worldwide marketplace, N-able Technologies® had another record-breaking year of growth for its partners. 2008 DIGITAL ALLY ANNOUNCES RECORD–BREAKING YEAR. 2008 AND COMPANY ANTICIPATES OVER $50.0 MILLION IN 2009 REVENUESCTVglobemedia Inc. is Canada’s premier multi-media company had a record breaking year. 2008 BNSF Railway also had a record year €” 274.7 million tons in 2008
Primary Financial, a CUSO owned by 27 corporate credit unions, including U.S. Central, had a record-breaking year in 2008 is an understatement.
CIHE & HVAC 2009 organizers announce record breaking registrations. 2008: A Record-Breaking Year Of Sports Viewing
-The most-watched global event ever (2008 Beijing Summer Olympics: 4.7 billion viewers)
-The most-watched Super Bowl ever (Giants-Patriots, Super Bowl XLII: 97.5 million viewers)
-The most-watched cable broadcast of all time (Cowboys-Eagles, Monday Night Football: 18.6 million viewers)
-The most-watched cable golf event of all time (Tiger vs. Rocco, U.S. Open Playoff: 4.8 million viewers)
-The most-watched cable baseball game ever (Red Sox-Rays, ALCS Game 7: 13.4 million viewers)
-The most-watched NBA Finals in five years (Celtics-Lakers, NBA Championship Series average: 14.9 million viewers)
-The most-watched NHL regular season game in nine years; most-watched finals in five years (Winter Classic: 2.5 million viewers; Stanley Cup, Penguins–Red Wings average: 4.5 million viewers)
-The most-watched Wimbledon final in eight years (Federer-Nadal: 5.2 million viewers)Oasis have revealed that their UK and Irish stadium tour has broken box office records
Edinburgh International Festival celebrates record–breaking year. 2008
The Knot comapny Announces Record–Breaking New Membership Year. 2008
A United Business Media Company … Wartsila-A Record Breaking Year. 2008
Learn.com announces record breaking 2008 fiscal year for revenue and profitability.
Sequoia Solar Record Breaking Month for San Diego Solar Company. 2008
Ship Finance International Ltd had a record breaking deal for the maritime industry. 2008
SingleDivers.com Has Record Breaking Year Despite Poor Economy. 2008
RMT Achieves Another Record–Breaking Year, MADISON, Wis-the leader
in wind energy development, engineering, and construction. 2008
Metro Manila Film Festival recording breaking 2008.
Recored breaking 2008, for the team at Prestige Nursing,
one of the UK’s leading healthcare businesses.
Bio-Reference Laboratories, Inc. announced record-setting fourth quarter and year-end performance numbers. Company surpasses $300 Million in net revenues and records Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $1.12. 2008
Providence pulled off what would be the biggest leveraged buyout in history,
a record-breaking $51 billion. 2008
The 2008 Sheffield Half Marathon, The race in April attracted a record 5,500 runners,
a massive £75,000 was raised for the chosen charities. 2008
Democratic Governors Association (DGA)
today announced that the DGA’s one-year fundraising total crushes its previous record. 2008
Nintendo-December sales were up 9% from last year,
which gave the game industry a record-breaking $5 in sales for 2008.
Record breaking quarter for Hubwoo … Largest ever quarter for new business signed. 2008
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS TV DESCENDS ON NATPE AFTER RECORD BREAKING YEAR 2008
Mineral Resources Review 2008 Highlights Record Breaking Year.
Catapult Venture Managers continues its record breaking year. 2008
“Wicked” is breaking its own record ($1,418,363 over last year’s holiday week in Chicago). And further granted, this is an astonishingly popular Broadway musical. 2008
BP Amoco Posts Record–Breaking Performance a Year After Merger. 2008
Record Breaking Digital Sales in 2008-Music single tracks sold 33% more than albums
due to the increasing tendency towards online download sales. 2008
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden in Evansville is reporting a
30 percent increase in attendance in 2008, with nearly 190,000 visitors.
Universal Pictures achieves record-breaking year, recorded its largest year ever in 2008.
NBC UNIVERSAL 
CABLE HAD RECORD-BREAKING 3Q. 2008
Chinese Companies Announce Potentially Record-Breaking Solar Power Station. 2008
MANSFIELD-BASED firm, Baggaley Construction, are celebrating
the end of a record year of business, after securing a new £11.5m contract. 2008
AIDS/LifeCycle 7 set a new record for participation and money raised, attracting cyclists from 12 countries and 42 states, including a contingent of people living with HIV known as the Positive Peddlers. 2008
Mile High United Way today announced a record-breaking contribution from PCL Construction Enterprises, Inc. 2008
Wizzard Media (NYSE Alternext: WZE), the industry’s largest podcasting network announced today that the Wizzard Media Network recorded an unprecedented 1.2 billion podcast download requests in 2008.
NYC tourists spend record-breaking $30b. 2008
Intel posts record-breaking Q2 earnings, Total Q2 revenue for 2008 was $9.5 billion.
Xbox 360 saw record breaking Black Friday sales. 2008
Procter & Gamble’s United Way campaign breaks record. 2008
Russian box office celebrates record-breaking year. 2008
WWE Wrestling Tickets
Premium WWE Wresting Tickets Cheap Tickets to Sold Out Shows
World Wrestling Entertainment(R), Inc. (NYSE: WWE) announced today that it expects world-wide Pay-Per-View gross revenues. 2008 World Wrestling Entertainment Expects Record-Breaking WrestleMania XX Pay-Per-View WrestleMania XX to be between $40 million and $45 million, making it the highest grossing Pay-Per-View event in WWE(R) history. 2008
Box office resists recession Ticket sales for year hit $9.63 billion. 2008
Mile High United Way today announced a record-breaking
contribution from PCL Construction Enterprises, Inc.
This is not the complete list, I actually got tired of compiling this list as it kept going on, and on and on. World wide too, it was inspiring to say the least. Here is what two happy record-breakers had to say.
“We get asked a lot why there are so many layoffs and studio
closings occurring in the industry when it has just realized
another record-breaking year. This is not a case of the rising
tide lifting all boats. The increases are not being enjoyed
equally by all manufacturers and publishers.” – NPD analyst Anita Frazier
“The economy may not be in great shape but we continue to invest
in well run businesses and our doors are well and truly open for business.
Catapult enjoyed its most buoyant
third quarter ever completing eleven transactions during this period.
-Rob Carroll, Managing Director of Catapult
I am sure 2009 will be the most history breaking, mind blowing, unpredictable, innovative year yet.
Inside the new book ‘Lessons We Learned From Barack Obama’
January 31, 2009
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72 page soft cover, and 130 pg Speical Edition Coffee Table Book.
This book chronicles the lessons learned from a former Republican mother with five children and was originally written for young people. However, as the book grew in interest, the author designed a Special Edition Coffee Table Book. President Barack Obama’s character and behavior towards the world inspired Bobbi Miller-Moro to document her personal transformational story from Republican to Democrat.
This book addresses character distinctions and the impact they have had on her life and the on life of others. Chapters include; Anything is Possible, Focus, Listening, Taking Risk, Family Teamwork, Yes We Can and much more. Each chapter highlights an example of a Barack Obama character distinction, plus Bobbi’s personal lesson learned, followed by a direct quote from Barack Obama.
This book is designed as an inspirational educational tool to be read for personal interest, classrooms, or for a collector’s piece.
Thank you for participating in promoting peace and transformation in your life and the lives of others.
Forward by Award Winning teacher Clifford C. Corigliano. Clifford is a role model for many children and young adults in San Bernardino, Ca. and is a teacher of Integrated Science, has won the Outstanding Teachers of America Awards from The Carlston Family Foundation, and nominated for California League of High Schools Region 10 Awards, and was Teacher of the Year 2003, was nominated for District 10 Educator of the Year (San Bernardino and Riverside county’s). Was author’s Biology teacher from Sophomore to Senior year at San Bernardino High School. His direction and intelligence has inspired Bobbi for over a decade. This forward was requested in honor of the difference and impact he has made on her life
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Our trip to the inauguration part 2
January 24, 2009
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