Media Matters Daily Summary

Here are today's news items from Media Matters for America, click on the title or 'read more' to read the entirety of each story. Right-wing media follow Beck in calling for investigation into NEA On September 11, Glenn Beck stated that only he and BigGovernment.com's Andrew Breitbart have "been calling for" an investigation into the National Endowment for the Arts' August 10 conference call -- during which Beck claims "they," presumably the Obama administration, used the NEA "to buy propaganda for the president." Since then, numerous right-wing media figures, including the Washington Times editorial board, have followed Beck's lead and called for an investigation into the NEA despite the fact that the transcript of the conference call contains no evidence of illegal electioneering or lobbying by government officials. Read More After FoxNews.com truncated Jennings' quote, Wash. Times, Fox Nation accuse "safe school czar" of "encouraging" statutory rape A Washington Times editorial accused "safe school czar" Kevin Jennings of "encourag[ing]" a relationship that amounted to "statutory rape," by suggesting that his only response to an underage student's revelation that he had sex with what the Times described as an "older man" was to "make sure 'to use a condom.' " In fact, Jennings stated that he hoped the student "knew to use a condom" to protect against STDs; moreover, the FoxNews.com article from which The Washington Times based this claim truncated Jennings' remarks to exclude his statement that he thought to say this because his "best friend had just died of AIDS the week before." Read More Breitbart's Big Hollywood: Same old birtherism, comparisons of Obama to Hitler Recently, Fox News and other media outlets have given increased attention and influence to conservative web publisher Andrew Breitbart. One of his web outlets, BigHollywood.com, frequently accuses President Obama of failing to release a valid birth certificate and routinely compares Obama to Hitler, Stalin, Lenin, Mao, Pol Pot, and Castro, despite Breitbart's claim that the site would "show another face to the conservative movement and the Republican Party." Read More Fox emits misinformation about loans to fuel-efficient car companies In reports on FoxNews.com, America's Newsroom, and Your World, Fox News repeatedly advanced misinformation about Department of Energy loans recently granted to Fisker Automotive and Tesla Motors to support development of fuel-efficient vehicles, suggesting that those funds would be ill-spent. The false or misleading claims include: that the loans will be used to build cars that cost $89,000 and $109,000; that the loans will finance foreign manufacturing; and that Fisker and Tesla are European companies. Read More Serial misinformer McCaughey exposed as Big Tobacco shill during 1994 health care debate Rolling Stone recently revealed that in 1994, tobacco giant Philip Morris implemented a "strategy to derail Hillarycare," which included an "effort to 'work on the development of favorable pieces' with 'friendly contacts in the media'" -- specifically mentioning the company's collaboration with serial health care misinformer Betsy McCaughey on her 1994 New Republic hit piece on the Clintons' health care reform bill. This latest disclosure, combined with a previously exposed conflict of interest, should destroy any remaining credibility she has with the media as an expert in health care reform acting in the public interest. Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.

Iran says advanced missiles can target any threat - Yahoo! News

Iran says advanced missiles can target any threat - Yahoo! News

Iran tested its longest-range missiles Monday and warned they can reach any place that threatens the country, including Israel, parts of Europe and U.S. military bases in the Mideast. The launch capped two days of war games and was condemned as a provocation by Western powers, which are demanding Tehran come clean about a newly revealed nuclear facility it has been secretly building.

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Viewing on a PDA? Click here.   To view this email in a web browser click here. CHICAGOBUSINESS — POWERED BY CRAIN'S — Daily Business Briefing CRAIN'S LISTS SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MULTIMEDIA WEEKLY JOB CHANGES TOP HEADLINES Monday, September 28, 2009 · Video: More parking meter controversy · Sun-Times may have 2nd bidder, union boss says · Obama going to Copenhagen for 2016 pitch · Exelon quits U.S. Chamber over climate dispute · Abbott to buy Solvay unit in $6.6-billion deal · Highland bank slapped over loan woes · Downtown beating: Office vacancy rises · Boeing's 787 delays irk Vietnam Airlines · Judge rules against Reschke/Mansur venture · Slots-maker WMS taps into more credit · Quinn's layoff plans blocked by judge · In brief: Behringer Harvard | Charter school | General Growth  CRAIN'S BLOGS · Long summer ends for Hawks' McDonough: Biz of Sports · Small-biz outlook mixed; asbestos taught tough lessons; report says startup drop bodes economic ill: Enterprise City · Obama right to go; the man behind ChicagoansForRio: Greg Hinz · Report says Ebony being shopped around: Taking Names  Final Markets Dow Jones 9,789.36 +124.17 +1.28% NASDAQ 2,130.74 +39.82 +1.90% Crain's Index 82.54 +1.870 +2.318% » View Other Top Headlines ADVERTISEMENT Crain's 2010 Book of Lists. This is the issue you'll see on every decision-maker's desk in the city, starting with the 1500 companies featured inside. Place an ad to put you in the right place at the right time all year round. Contact Kate Van Etten at kvanetten@crain.com or 312-649-5492. Delivers Dec 28. Ad Close Nov 3. OTHER HEADLINES · Playboy TV looks to take its content online Multichannel News · 5 most overpaid CEOs CNN Money · Olympic effect on housing prices short term: experts NBC 5 · U.S. retailers may see holiday cheer: trade group MarketWatch Crain's Chicago Business | 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 ADVERTISEMENT TODAY'S FEATURES Check, Please! visits Le Colonial Justin Jarvinen takes clients to Le Colonial, the Gold Coast French-Vietnamese spot he describes as sexy, hip and delicious. Read More · Chicago Business Today — Sept. 28 · Is your company the best? · Enterprising Women 2009 · Enterprise City — a small-business blog SIGN UP FOR CUSTOM ALERTS Industries Companies » Account Settings LISTEN LIVE: Traffic, weather and news from our news partner WBBM-AM.

Three charged with murder in beating death of Chicago teen - CNN.com

Three charged with murder in beating death of Chicago teen - CNN.com

Three teenagers have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 16-year-old boy whose beating was captured on amateur video.

Governor Pat Quinn Issues Proclamation to Boost Youth Group Efforts to Deter Youth Alcohol, Drug Abuse in October

Leadership development empowering youth to lead drug-free lives. Governor Pat Quinn Issues Proclamation to Boost Youth Group Efforts to Deter Youth Alcohol, Drug Abuse in October Red Ribbon Week Salutes Federal Anti-Drug Agent Killed in Line of Duty (Springfield, IL) September 24, 2009. As a means to boost awareness among Illinois youth around substance abuse prevention, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has proclaimed October as Operation Snowball Month in Illinois.    Operation Snowball, partnered with the Illinois Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Association, has more than 130 chapters totaling 50,000 youth and encourages young people to stay drug-free by providing them with direct experience learning, according to Illinois chapter program manager, Mary Jo Peavy Davies.   "The program focuses on prevention messages that aim primarily at the high school students because at this age they understand the idea behind prevention," said Davies.   "Group learning sessions present facts about drug and alcohol use and help students develop their own ideas before they are faced with situations in their future lives."   Operation Snowball is expanding to include people of all ages into their program by creating "Snowflake" for junior high students, "Snowflurry" for elementary school pupils, and "Segue" for college students.   Operation Snowball chapters will celebrate Red Ribbon Week to promote healthy, drug-free lifestyles during the last week in October, Davies noted.   The first Red Ribbon celebration was organized in 1986 by parents and the red ribbon was adopted in honor of U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena who was kidnapped and killed while investigating drug traffickers in Mexico in 1985.   The campaign has reached millions of children and has been recognized by the U.S. Congress.   "Red Ribbon Week is a chance to be visible and vocal in our desire for a drug-free community," said Operation Snowball, Inc. Board Chair, Patrick Ferrell. "Research shows that children are less likely to use alcohol and drugs when parents are clear and consistent in their opposition to substance use and abuse."   For more information about Red Ribbon Week, visit http://www.bestofidea.com/rrw.php and visit http://www.preventionpartners.org/os to order Red Ribbon campaign materials.             Quick Links Best of Idea Prevention Partners for Materials   Mary Jo Peavy Davies, CSADP, CPPE External Program Manager Operation Snowball, Inc. Illinois Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Association 937 South Second Street Springfield, IL 62704 217.528.7335 x. 18 mdavies@iadda.org www.os-iti.org www.iadda.org       Email Marketing by Operation Snowball & the Illinois Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Association | 937 South Second Street | Springfield | IL | 62704

Another gov't bailout on the horizon?

Can't see this email? View the online version. USPS bailout? Advertisement Order NOW - Free Shipping - Limited Supplies Another gov't bailout on the horizon? A budget analyst is critical of Congress' decision to bail out the government-run company that President Obama has held up as the model of the "public option" -- the United States Postal Service. POLL: What's your reaction to another bailout? VOTE ACORN may sue over incriminating videos A Texas law firm is prepared to defend an investigative reporter who helped expose the massive fraud at the controversial community activist group ACORN, should it follow through on its threat to sue her. Planned Parenthood centers closing their doors Several Indiana Planned Parenthood clinics are shutting down after losing state funds. Probe launched into Obama school song An investigation is under way into why an elementary school teacher decided to teach a group of students a song that praises Barack Obama. Perspective: Huckabee shows Republicans the way Public sentiment is running against the direction in which Democrats are taking the country. So why isn't the GOP capitalizing on that? More of today's news Iran launches m... Merkel wins re-... Sex offenders l... Iran tests longest-range missiles TEHRAN, Iran Iran tested its longest range missiles Monday, capping two days of war games meant to show the country is ready for any military threat at a Merkel vows quick deal on German coalition BERLIN Chancellor Angela Merkel says she wants to have a new center right government in place by the time Germany celebrates the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Obama will go to Denmark to pitch for Chicago Olympics WASHINGTON President Barack Obama will travel to Denmark this week to support Chicago's bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Valerie Jarrett, a senior adviser GOP's Snowe has major clout in health care debate WASHINGTON They call her "President Snowe" in the blogosphere. Maine Sen. Olympia Snowe is the only Republican in Congress who might vote for President Barack EU to set volume limits on MP3 players BRUSSELS Now hear this, if you still can The European Union said Monday it wants makers of popular digital music players to recommend users turn the Gay activist: ENDA may lead to homosexual outing, quotas in the workplace by Bryan Fischer, AFA Director of Issue Analysis According to a far left website, a gay activist by the name of B. Daniel Blatt has written that passing ENDA (The Employment Non Discrimination Act) could well lead to the forced Czars and Tyranny by Jerry Richardson It has become obvious that the only kind of Czars that Obama appoints are left wing Czars. Is there a difference between left wingers and liberals? James Kalb in his book, The Tyranny of Liberalism, writes, “Where Biden Amazed By Success of Economic Stimulus Plan Vice President Joe Biden delivered his opinion on the government's economic stimulus plan yesterday when he told the nation's governors yesterday that "In my wildest dreams, I never thought it would work this well. Thank you, thank you." Biden oversees the Will President Obama support an anti-Semitic, anti-American Islamic day of prayer? by Bryan Fischer, AFA Director of Issue Analysis The Islamic community hopes to have 50,000 Muslims surrounding the U.S. Capitol for Jummah prayer this Friday, September 25. While all people are of course free in America to pray according Children Sing Praises to Obama Check out this video of school children singing praises about President Obama. Courtesy of Hot Air. This video was posted to YouTube two days before Obama's speech to students, and was filmed at the B. Bernice Young Elementary School in Our Money Keeping Dictators Safe for U.N. Assembly by Jeremy Wiggins In an article from FOX NEWS we see a disturbing number, 20 million. Twenty million dollars was the amount that "New York City forked out during the first two weeks of last year's General Assembly." ‘The average British man or woman has slept with 2.8 million people’ Elijah Friedeman| An indicator of how far our culture has sunk into the mire of immorality. The average British man or woman has slept with 2.8 million people -- albeit indirectly, according to figures released on Wednesday to promote awareness of sexual health. Weekend News with Crane Durham Weekend News with Crane Durham What is an American? Matt Friedeman discusses the divorce rate in U.S. Fear of Lawsuit Keeping Truth From Being Preached? Matt Friedeman talks with callers Obama is Trying to Take Over Every Sector of the Economy Matt Friedeman discusses Obama What Makes a Church Attractive to Young People? Matt Friedeman discusses the church Obama Apologies for America Bryan Fischer - Obama Apologies for America Survey Says 15 Percent of Americans Not Religious Bryan Fischer discusses latest survey on religion in U.S. Learn2Discern - How Tolerant Is Islam President Obama said this in June that " … throughout history, Islam has demonstrated through words and deeds the possibilities of religious tolerance and racial equality." But is that true? Hear more on Learn2Discern! Learn2Discern - Co-opting Health Care American have rejected the "public option" government health insurance plan, but what about a government-created health insurance “co-op?†Join Learn2Discern for more answers. Learn2Discern - No Accident Was a Minneapolis tornado a sign from God to the ELCA and to us? Who controls the winds of a tornado? Hear more on Learn2Discern! Prayer Requests Submitted by Bob and Tina FarewellThis week Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) hosted their annual National Leadership Conference in Colorado Springs. While there, HSLDA founder Michael Farris was summoned to his home in Virginia to tend to his Showers of Blessing by Mary Friedeman Showers of blessing, Showers of blessing we need Mercy drops round us are falling, But for the showers we plead. That song always runs through my head on Rainy Days and Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays... by Mary Friedeman Today I feel like Piglet “It rained and it rained and it rained. Piglet told himself that never in all his life, and he was goodness knows how oldâ€"three, was it, or four?â€"never had he seen Work From Home - Christian Company Dean of Academic Affairs Director Business Development Clinical Supervisor/Counselor Pastor Data Entry Clerk Program Manager Licensed Mental Health Counselor Guitarist with a passion for reaching young people Wellness Coach or Regional Directors OneNewsNow.com - P. O. Drawer 2440 - Tupelo, MS 38803 - (662) 821-2007

Chicago Urban League Presents: Connecting Professionals at The Entrepreneur's Social 9/30/09

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