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by focusing on recovery we all address the need to recognize those who achieve it and also address addiction, our nation's number-one health problem. music every september national alcohol and drug addiction recovery month provides an opportunity for communities like yours to raise awareness of alcohol and drug use disorders and highlight the effectiveness of treatment. the free recovery month kit can help your organization plan events and activities in commemoration of this year's recovery month observance. this user friendly kit offers ideas, materials, and tools for planning organizing and realizing an event or outreach campaign that matches your goals and resources. to obtain your copy of this year's recovery month kit and gain access to other free publications and materials related to addiction treatment and recovery issues. visit the samhsa web site at www.samhsa.gov or call 1-800-662-help. you can also download the kit at www.recoverymonth.gov. it's important that everyone become involved because addiction is our nation's number-one health problem and treatment is our best tool to address it. music
by focusing on recovery we all address the need to recognize those who achieve it and also address addiction, our nation's number-one health problem. music every september national alcohol and drug addiction recovery month provides an opportunity for communities like yours to raise awareness of alcohol and drug use disorders and highlight the effectiveness of treatment. the free recovery month kit can help your organization plan events and activities in commemoration of this year's recovery...
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there is one deep that i am sort up old as the era of the most powerful nation on our, issue a pardon for turkeys. it feels pretty good to stop at least one shellacking this november. [laughter] this year possum national turkey goes by the name of apple, and his father under study is appropriately named cider. they are being presented today by the chairman of the national turkey federation, hubert envia, and hubert seems very comfortable with that turkey. as well as the man who helped raise and handle them since birth, ira bristol. give ira a round of applause. i want to thank you both for joining us here at the white house. they came from a ranch outside of modesto, california, and out of about 20,000 turkeys point this summer, 25 were selected for a final competition that involved strutting their stuff before a panel of judges with in an eclectic mix of music playing in the background. it is kind of like a turkey version of "dancing with the stars," except the stakes for the contestants was much higher. [laughter] only one pair would survive and win the big prize -- life. [laughter]
there is one deep that i am sort up old as the era of the most powerful nation on our, issue a pardon for turkeys. it feels pretty good to stop at least one shellacking this november. [laughter] this year possum national turkey goes by the name of apple, and his father under study is appropriately named cider. they are being presented today by the chairman of the national turkey federation, hubert envia, and hubert seems very comfortable with that turkey. as well as the man who helped raise and...
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typically as we've seen the last ten years they have defined themselves as war hawks as aggressive on national security on terrorism interventionism building the military supporting the military and they are going to do everything they can to embarrass and overwhelm president obama's agenda on foreign policy so i think they're going to see them fall back into a position as to where they are not only supporting the war but supporting greater budgets for defense they might not have the legislative authority to do what they want in terms of maybe ratcheting up the war or you know attacking another country like iran but they can ratchet up the rhetoric and convince the american people that we need to be tough have the fortitude for war and basically will see what they you know what they had done during the bush administration in the last election they will make barack obama look weak on national security he doesn't have the stomach for a war and i think that's that's that's my prediction that they will go into fall back mode which is hawkish and aggressive just if you go to do you. write that's a
typically as we've seen the last ten years they have defined themselves as war hawks as aggressive on national security on terrorism interventionism building the military supporting the military and they are going to do everything they can to embarrass and overwhelm president obama's agenda on foreign policy so i think they're going to see them fall back into a position as to where they are not only supporting the war but supporting greater budgets for defense they might not have the...
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join tavis in working to improve financial literacy, and remove obstacles to economic empowerment one nation at a time. >> and from crubt shuns from viewers like you. contributions from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ [captioning made possible by kcet public television] >> how cool to have hughie lewis on this program, along with his grammy winning band, the news, he's out with a new project paying tribute to stacks records. the new c.d. is called "soulsville." here's the recording session for the title track "soulsville." >> black man, born free. at least that's the way it is supposed to be. change. unless you take this walk with me. take it where it is. ♪ got plenty ♪ ♪ of names ♪ some ghetto and black bells ♪ ♪ [unintelligible] ♪ tavis: so why of all of the things you could have covered, why the stacks vault? >> good question. i suppose, why not? it was originally our manager's idea bob brown and we thought good idea, a little apprehensive at first. the idea was not to do the ones everyone knows, but to go deeper in the catalog and find songs that other people hadn't maybe heard and captur
join tavis in working to improve financial literacy, and remove obstacles to economic empowerment one nation at a time. >> and from crubt shuns from viewers like you. contributions from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ [captioning made possible by kcet public television] >> how cool to have hughie lewis on this program, along with his grammy winning band, the news, he's out with a new project paying tribute to stacks records. the new c.d. is called "soulsville." here's the...
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former prime minister alawi will head a council on national strategic policy that will be created to prevent the prime minister from using excessive power. after the deal was struck the parliament opened thursday night and officially named talibani president. it also called on maliki to form the new government. >>> cholera has claimed the lives of more than 700 people in haiti. health care workers are struggling to contain the spread of the disease which started in the northern part of the country and reached the capital port-au-prince this week. patients have packed hospitals in northern haiti. this hospital now only treats cholera patients, many of them children. >> japan's self-defense forces engaged in the reconstruction of haiti are taking preventive measures from cholera sprending among themselves in port-au-prince. >> on wednesday, the troops began cleaning and sanitizing all vehicles used in their mission. the team members also disinfect their boots before entering the encampment. 350 members of the sdf have been deployed since february, assisting the u.n. operation. >>> the l
former prime minister alawi will head a council on national strategic policy that will be created to prevent the prime minister from using excessive power. after the deal was struck the parliament opened thursday night and officially named talibani president. it also called on maliki to form the new government. >>> cholera has claimed the lives of more than 700 people in haiti. health care workers are struggling to contain the spread of the disease which started in the northern part of...
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we've taken on the job of restoring the national mall. has been 30 years since any amount of money has been spent on series renovation of any park on the mall. the valor and the bravery of those who have fought to preserve our freedoms and those monuments of our iconic leaders are being dishonored from simple neglect. america cannot stand by and let the national mall continue to be a national the straight -- disgrace. the plan is our guide. trust is committed to raising the private sector's half of the funds to restore and improve this space, to make it something that we all can be proud of. mr. secretary, since your appointment, you have been a steadfast supporter and excellent partner. he has put his money where his mouth is. he committed a significant amount of money to three critical restoration projects, evidence of which is right here. we're excited to begin working with you and your entire team and the national park service to execute this plan. together with your leadership and commitments you have made to the project, i know that
we've taken on the job of restoring the national mall. has been 30 years since any amount of money has been spent on series renovation of any park on the mall. the valor and the bravery of those who have fought to preserve our freedoms and those monuments of our iconic leaders are being dishonored from simple neglect. america cannot stand by and let the national mall continue to be a national the straight -- disgrace. the plan is our guide. trust is committed to raising the private sector's...
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that they signed several documents on the session one of those was the european charter on national minorities it says that we can easily use our native language but now for some reason the lithuania authorities are rolling back on their obligations to brussels. we turn to the body which oversees the use of language for on says it says no obligation was violated and that in fact vilnius had every right to persecute the use of polish. but indeed the charter on national minorities gives the poles in lithuania the rights to use their language but at the same time the document says the law of the country prevails over the chargers clauses and according to the law in lithuania we have every right to find them for using their language on signs. some poles living in lithuania suggest that this is the illness's revenge for centuries of polish occupation authorities on the other hand refuse such claims and say that a decision on the use of polish is being discussed within the country sparling meant but nobody can tell what will prevail the attitude to the events of the past or the wish to be part of th
that they signed several documents on the session one of those was the european charter on national minorities it says that we can easily use our native language but now for some reason the lithuania authorities are rolling back on their obligations to brussels. we turn to the body which oversees the use of language for on says it says no obligation was violated and that in fact vilnius had every right to persecute the use of polish. but indeed the charter on national minorities gives the poles...
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two years ago, this was literally the worst grass on the national mall. anything as bad as that. we got to work on it. we pay some contractors. begot the stragglers -- we got to the sprinklers working again. it cost us a lot of money, and again, you will help us raise that. it is greatly appreciated. it is a great honor to work with the national park service to take care of the vietnam veterans memorial. they are always here. we gave this memorial to the national park service in 1984 and secretary kenneth salazar was actually going to speak with us today but he got called away on urgent government business. but here to represent the park service is maria burkes, acting superintendent of the national mall memorial parks. she has really done almost everything in her career, including running ellis island and the statue of liberty, of very large, complicated moving parts with outside parts and organizations, and the taxpayers are very lucky to have people like her. at this time, maria, we would like to have you say a few words. [applause] >> cut afternoon, ev
two years ago, this was literally the worst grass on the national mall. anything as bad as that. we got to work on it. we pay some contractors. begot the stragglers -- we got to the sprinklers working again. it cost us a lot of money, and again, you will help us raise that. it is greatly appreciated. it is a great honor to work with the national park service to take care of the vietnam veterans memorial. they are always here. we gave this memorial to the national park service in 1984 and...
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but do we know that the national army today is on target? what a blunder. 50%, 55% is ethnic pashtun. how can you do this? there has to be a balance. in a national army. there has to be more pashtuns. secondly, is there any other element? i think there is. even now, although we should have done in 2002. if you see pashtun culture, tribal culture, in this tribal culture in the tribal tribes, two things that i want to stress, they are confined to their mosques. over the centuries, over the centuries tribal, where are they? they have been suppressed, but they are there. they are there. secondly, this tribal culture, everyone carries a weapon, and they have armies. each tribe has an army. when ever there was tribal feud, they shoot from his armory and so there's a second culture and pride and weapons and good weapons. now, let us look at tribes who have no ideological ethnicities with taliban. and tribal molex who have some, i don't want to use the four letter word. have something in them. [laughter] and they've been are raised, armed, given that
but do we know that the national army today is on target? what a blunder. 50%, 55% is ethnic pashtun. how can you do this? there has to be a balance. in a national army. there has to be more pashtuns. secondly, is there any other element? i think there is. even now, although we should have done in 2002. if you see pashtun culture, tribal culture, in this tribal culture in the tribal tribes, two things that i want to stress, they are confined to their mosques. over the centuries, over the...
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on consumers and stores, return fraud. returns of stolen or used merchandise. the national retail federation says that return fraud will cost stores almost $14 billion this year, up over 4 billion from 2009. during the holiday shopping season aileen, retailers expect to lose 3.7 billion on fraudulent return and an increase of 34% from last year. the big losses already forced many retailers to revamp return policies and about one in ten stores plans to tighten rules during the holiday season. to make your return smoother, always hold on to your receipts and read the fine print on the windows for returning items for a full refund. don't be surprised to show identification in a return. they are asking shoppers for id whether they have a receipt or not. and if it seems inconvenient, keep your wallet in mind. cracking up in fraud helps keep your customers low. >>> music's biggest stars likely have a late night. winners from the country music rewards. >>> father's mission to make sure all states honor our fallen heroes. how he's using the flag to unite families everywhere. . >>>
on consumers and stores, return fraud. returns of stolen or used merchandise. the national retail federation says that return fraud will cost stores almost $14 billion this year, up over 4 billion from 2009. during the holiday shopping season aileen, retailers expect to lose 3.7 billion on fraudulent return and an increase of 34% from last year. the big losses already forced many retailers to revamp return policies and about one in ten stores plans to tighten rules during the holiday season. to...
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through the entire gamut of marketing benefits that you will be able to receive to promote the park on a national level. obviously, this is coming up a very sen. there will be plenty of on-air mentions. we expect there will be 4.9 million viewers. but by we are working -- we are working to produce some specific articles on the bay area. and little bit about the history of the property. what to do in san francisco when you visit the property. we have a pretty extensive national advertising program. we spent nearly a million dollars advertising all of our golf courses specifically. the way that we get this left wrist is that the entire network goes in on a purchase and we leverage the money as much as possible to buy advertising. throughout the year, we will feature different regions. we produce a lot of collateral. there are many times that we will to specific articles to add to the content on that website. the existing website for harding park will stay the same. we will create a landing page. someone can see this on television. they can click on this and then they can have this updated to the lo
through the entire gamut of marketing benefits that you will be able to receive to promote the park on a national level. obviously, this is coming up a very sen. there will be plenty of on-air mentions. we expect there will be 4.9 million viewers. but by we are working -- we are working to produce some specific articles on the bay area. and little bit about the history of the property. what to do in san francisco when you visit the property. we have a pretty extensive national advertising...
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on twitter. and it's been all over the news. >> it's national unfriend day. >> it's national unfriend day on facebook's a day to weed through all the people you have friended on facebook. and unfriend them. >> apparently today is the day to trim the facebook friend fat. >> if you've been looking for a reason to unfriend some of your facebook friends, now is your chance. >> as of today, you have an excuse to axe those unnecessary friends on facebook. >> the day you can unfriend somebody from your social network without any retribution. at least that's what jimmy kimmel wants. >> he is only suggesting you take a serious look at all of your so-called friends on facebook. >> it's called nud, national unfriend day. >> kimmel says friendship is say credit and facebook just cheapens the whole thing. >> can jimmy kimmel be the unfriendliest guy in the world? >> jimmy kimmel has declared wednesday national unfriend day. >> if i friend you, will you accept. >> absolutely not. national unfriend day. >> if you're planning to participate in national unfriend day, you can hit me up on my facebook page, let me know
on twitter. and it's been all over the news. >> it's national unfriend day. >> it's national unfriend day on facebook's a day to weed through all the people you have friended on facebook. and unfriend them. >> apparently today is the day to trim the facebook friend fat. >> if you've been looking for a reason to unfriend some of your facebook friends, now is your chance. >> as of today, you have an excuse to axe those unnecessary friends on facebook. >> the...
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thing i want to note is there has been comments the church was not his story and was not listed on the national register of historic places. -- was not historic and was not listed on the national register of historic places. it is deemed eligible, which still means it is of historic resources. it is still a historic church and retains its architectural significance because of that, and despite what the procedures are, the church never was involved. it needed to come to the planning department under ceqa. that had to occur first. ceqa would allow the planning department to investigate and to look at the interior of that church as part of the historic research. we would have looked at that.
thing i want to note is there has been comments the church was not his story and was not listed on the national register of historic places. -- was not historic and was not listed on the national register of historic places. it is deemed eligible, which still means it is of historic resources. it is still a historic church and retains its architectural significance because of that, and despite what the procedures are, the church never was involved. it needed to come to the planning department...
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bush admitted he committed a criminal act on national television. i say, let him brag about his crime in court. and let the justice system decide if it was legal. my commentary on that in just a moment. >>> incoming oversight chair, darrell issa. now, this guy recently called president obama his administration corrupt. but he has absolutely no proof of any of this. congressman dennis kucinich is furious and demanding a retraction. he'll twist some arms tonight's story in "the battleground" is coming up. >>> and tea party and queen michele bachmann threw in the towel on her dream to dominate the republicans. now, rand paul wants to drive the crazy train. that's coming up. >>> but this is the story that has me fired up tonight. i think congressman darrell issa is on a witch-hunt to take president obama down for absolutely nothing. with no proof. but he doesn't have the guts to go after a president, who just admitted a crime on national television. a comment from former president, george w. bush to nbc's matt lauer has set off a wildfire of controversy.
bush admitted he committed a criminal act on national television. i say, let him brag about his crime in court. and let the justice system decide if it was legal. my commentary on that in just a moment. >>> incoming oversight chair, darrell issa. now, this guy recently called president obama his administration corrupt. but he has absolutely no proof of any of this. congressman dennis kucinich is furious and demanding a retraction. he'll twist some arms tonight's story in "the...
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on foreign policy agenda? what? people say this will affect national security. if the net is states wants to reset the button with russia, -- if the united states wants to reset the but with russia, it has to get russia on board with the important effort to pressure iran, to halt in afghanistan. -- to help in afghanistan. all of those things the u.s. needs to have russians on board with. >> if it does not happen, how big is the echo in the world? >> what it says it is is not the world challenging the united states foreign policy but united states officials at home. people will say, is the president the powerful 11 comes to national security or congress? people will ask where the president stands on the issue. it is troubling for many people in the national security realm because for more than a year, for the first time since the cold war, there has been no verification by the united states on the russian nuclear arsenals. it has been allowed to lapse. >> tell us about the show on sunday. are you tackling these issues? >> absolutely, because some many of the senat
on foreign policy agenda? what? people say this will affect national security. if the net is states wants to reset the button with russia, -- if the united states wants to reset the but with russia, it has to get russia on board with the important effort to pressure iran, to halt in afghanistan. -- to help in afghanistan. all of those things the u.s. needs to have russians on board with. >> if it does not happen, how big is the echo in the world? >> what it says it is is not the...
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what he did was spend it on national tv advertising. that meant there was no money for field operations. some were trying to borrow $10 million to run field operations. they could not execute field operations. they could not turn out the bulk -- the vote. karl rove put $25 million into michael bennett's race. he lost that race. he spent 25 million according fec. i am not sure that was the absolutely most -- the absolute most efficient use of campaign funds. they might have taken more seats if they had more field operations. if they had done that and if rove had not done that, they might have taken 100 seats. i do not know why the democrats want to replicate that mistake. host: back to the bonds. brooklyn, new york on our line or democrats. caller: good morning to you both. i was wondering if you knew about the 99ers. everyone is talking about the 2 million newly unemployed. what about the people that have not gotten benefits since march? how are we supposed to survive? guest: i am sorry that is happening to you. it is wrong that we are
what he did was spend it on national tv advertising. that meant there was no money for field operations. some were trying to borrow $10 million to run field operations. they could not execute field operations. they could not turn out the bulk -- the vote. karl rove put $25 million into michael bennett's race. he lost that race. he spent 25 million according fec. i am not sure that was the absolutely most -- the absolute most efficient use of campaign funds. they might have taken more seats if...
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here's more on national unfriend day. >> i'm lisa kudrow. ds on facebook are not your real friends. real friends are people you meet at central perk. people who watch you play guitar and sing and pretend to like your cat no matter how badly it smells. real friends have hair styles named after them. on november 17th, dump your fake friends before they ruin your day, your week, your month or even your year. i know friends. i used to be one. [ applause ] >> jimmy: thank you, lisa. thank you. i think -- i think what lisa is trying to say is, she won't be there for you. in other fake relationship news, after about a year of trying to make it in hollywood, jake pavelka is back to work flying planes for delta airlines. and his former fiance is back to making little sausages. so it all worked out. according to "us magazine," he hoped to be amon mouse while he flew. this is a video shot by a passenger on one of his flights. >> this is your captain speaking. i regret to inform you, this is our final destination. it has been an amazing, amazing, just re
here's more on national unfriend day. >> i'm lisa kudrow. ds on facebook are not your real friends. real friends are people you meet at central perk. people who watch you play guitar and sing and pretend to like your cat no matter how badly it smells. real friends have hair styles named after them. on november 17th, dump your fake friends before they ruin your day, your week, your month or even your year. i know friends. i used to be one. [ applause ] >> jimmy: thank you, lisa....
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you just promoted uncle earl's for free on national television. tell me what you get from it because you may not get what you think. i don't know that you necessarily need the kind of exposure that you are looking for. i don't know if that's a well-thought out marketing plan. >> couponing is always an idea. >> well, i'm not big for couponing. i think that to get your name out before people in an inexpensive way is there are lots of shows that you go to that get lots of exposure from people with free samples, whether they are typical boardwalk shows or bigger types of shows around the country. so if you can get your reps to go to the shows and give away your product -- >> i think that's a good point. more than to advertise where you spend a lot of money and don't know if people pay attention to it. if you believe in your product you get it in people's hands. >> if the product is good and they like it -- >> they'll come back. >> exactly. >> if any of you have a question for our experts, just go to our website. the address is openforum.com/yourbusine
you just promoted uncle earl's for free on national television. tell me what you get from it because you may not get what you think. i don't know that you necessarily need the kind of exposure that you are looking for. i don't know if that's a well-thought out marketing plan. >> couponing is always an idea. >> well, i'm not big for couponing. i think that to get your name out before people in an inexpensive way is there are lots of shows that you go to that get lots of exposure from...
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one. world war ii. we cannot fget the sacrifices. calvin college said the nationfenders will be forgotten -- calvin coolidge. host: go on with your question. caller: i have been calling your show recently for the last -- since 1993 through 2005. i have been stating that the va has been tearing up my claim forms. each time i tell someone that, they never are concerned on who did that. it is a shame. host: timothy, are you having trouble with the va and would you like to know what the american legion's role in that is? them.e been to all of all of them seem be working with this one conglomerate group that is, hey, the veteran is a liar and does not know wt he's talking about. it is set that they can come on television and pretend -- is sad that they can't pretend nothing is happening. host: do you work with veterans with issues with the va? guest: we do. the individus credited by the american legion to help people like timothy to help them develop their claims, to submit their claims to the department of veterans affairs so they can get the help they need, so they w
one. world war ii. we cannot fget the sacrifices. calvin college said the nationfenders will be forgotten -- calvin coolidge. host: go on with your question. caller: i have been calling your show recently for the last -- since 1993 through 2005. i have been stating that the va has been tearing up my claim forms. each time i tell someone that, they never are concerned on who did that. it is a shame. host: timothy, are you having trouble with the va and would you like to know what the american...
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let's talk about how much we spent last week on halloween according to the national retail federation. if i had candy, i would give to both of you. we spent on candy and costumes $5.8 billion. in totality this time we're going to spend about $4 billion on politics. most of that is going to be spent by the campaigns and the party committees. i think the outside groups spent about $400 million. i don't think that there's too much money in politics. i think we don't invest enough in our democrat. >> you know, speaking of potato chips, the country also spent more on potato chips than it did on energy research last year which i find quite appalling. >> what do you think about the outside spending? is this, does this mean that labor organizations and groups like american crossroads are becoming more powerful, more influential than the democratic national committee and the republican national committee? >> >> well, i think there's two issues. one issue is not just how much money was spent, but who spent it. because they have these wonderful-sounding groups, and then when you combine the amou
let's talk about how much we spent last week on halloween according to the national retail federation. if i had candy, i would give to both of you. we spent on candy and costumes $5.8 billion. in totality this time we're going to spend about $4 billion on politics. most of that is going to be spent by the campaigns and the party committees. i think the outside groups spent about $400 million. i don't think that there's too much money in politics. i think we don't invest enough in our democrat....
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he made a lifelong impression on me with the sacrifices and service to our nation. grandmother, an army wife for life, ingrained in me what it meant to serve and the importance of serving our country. during college while deciding on my path in life, i felt i wanted to serve others. i felt myself drawn to my grandfather's career in the service, realizing of what to do what he did -- serve my country in the army. as a young lady called excitement and anticipation, i received my commission in 1988. i cannot wait for what lies before may serving my country. the opportunities and places have been numerous. i was assigned to fort campbell, kentucky, saudi arabia, iraq, fort hood, texas, atlanta, georgia, heidelberg, germany, baghdad, kuwait, back to fort hood, texas, and then to the pentagon. there were many stops for training exercises. i have been blessed to learn how the army works from the bottom to the top. the letter i served, i realized i was doing what my grandfather did and had my dream of serving others a reality. i remained in the service for 22 years because
he made a lifelong impression on me with the sacrifices and service to our nation. grandmother, an army wife for life, ingrained in me what it meant to serve and the importance of serving our country. during college while deciding on my path in life, i felt i wanted to serve others. i felt myself drawn to my grandfather's career in the service, realizing of what to do what he did -- serve my country in the army. as a young lady called excitement and anticipation, i received my commission in...
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tomorrow on "news nation," chris jenkins of the new york jets explains a huge environmental het the finaled 40 copies, obviously collated ♪ what's going on? when we're crunched for time, brad combines office celebrations with official business. it's about efficiency. [ courier ] we can help. when you ship with fedex, you can work right up until the last minute. it gives you more time to get stuff done. that's a great idea. ♪ i need to speak with you privately ♪ ♪ i found your...
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tavis: congratulation on the national journal. a lot of us saw that wonderful piece about the transformation of the journal in "the times" the other day. let me ask you a quick question about how the coferingse of these election has changed -- coferingse of these elections has changed and what prompts these kinds of moves where the journal is concerned. >> what we're trying to do is occupy the intersection of policy and politics. we want to be sophisticated and kind of knowing about why things happen or don't in washington. but also serious about the what. too much i think of political roveragee now is almost like sports coverage. we've been reduced to kind of play by play commentators, commenting on each pitch, each decision by the manager, without really getting much mow tus to -- focus to what is at stake in these elections and congressional deliberations. the national journal has been a publication oriented toward decision makers in washington. now we want to have a much broader public focus with our website where we bring to
tavis: congratulation on the national journal. a lot of us saw that wonderful piece about the transformation of the journal in "the times" the other day. let me ask you a quick question about how the coferingse of these election has changed -- coferingse of these elections has changed and what prompts these kinds of moves where the journal is concerned. >> what we're trying to do is occupy the intersection of policy and politics. we want to be sophisticated and kind of knowing...
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i do not want him on national television talking about someone else doing his job. >> i will say this. i think that one of the great strengths that hillary clinton bring to the job of secretary of state is as a spokesperson for the united states around the world. that is not the role of the secretary of defense. >> when asked if she would be willing to serve as secretary of defense? she says she has made it clear that she loves the job she has. >>> coming up, a triple whammy for. apple farmers. why these apples are not worth eating. >> a clear night after another sunny and cool day. we have the full forecast with the dow. >> playing the rangers tonight. i have the latest on portis. they play again tomorrow night. i talk about it [ man ] are you aware that verizon fios brings fiber optics to your home and cable doesn't? yes. -i read that. -i do know that. yes, but there's a contract. at verizon, they want you to have a two year contract. i've got commitment issues. no one likes to be tied down. [ man ] so if they didn't lock you into a term contract, you'd consider switching? -oh, abso
i do not want him on national television talking about someone else doing his job. >> i will say this. i think that one of the great strengths that hillary clinton bring to the job of secretary of state is as a spokesperson for the united states around the world. that is not the role of the secretary of defense. >> when asked if she would be willing to serve as secretary of defense? she says she has made it clear that she loves the job she has. >>> coming up, a triple...
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few knew his story here in china until he bravely went on national television here, to compete on theirwn "china's got talent." telling an audience of millions he'd taught himself how to play the piano with his toes. uncertain what they would hear, he sat down at the piano and began. ♪ the crowd was stunned as he performed the french piece, mariage d'amour. wiping away tears. then, a standing ovation. he would return in the finals. ♪ you're beautiful ♪ it's true >> reporter: and he would win. fresh off his victory, liu wei is now a hero here. you have to go to another performance after this? >> yeah. >> reporter: and we're stopped by his fans on the street. a lot of folks would wonder why you didn't give up. how you were able to keep going. he tells us of his mother, who told him as a boy, no matter what, life goes on. he slips off his green sneakers and cracks his toes. and performs that first song that captured an entire country. ♪ our crew from america, just as moved. bravo. as the millions here in china before us. david muir, abc news, beijing. >> i'm diane sawyer. and we'll be movi
few knew his story here in china until he bravely went on national television here, to compete on theirwn "china's got talent." telling an audience of millions he'd taught himself how to play the piano with his toes. uncertain what they would hear, he sat down at the piano and began. ♪ the crowd was stunned as he performed the french piece, mariage d'amour. wiping away tears. then, a standing ovation. he would return in the finals. ♪ you're beautiful ♪ it's true >>...
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he's the fifth oldest person on national television. mike wallace is 91. then andy rooney is next.a waters. then regis. then uncle frank. >> wow! thank you. [ applause ] >> jimmy: and -- then fire. uncle frank, did you know you're exactly eight days older than larry king? >> i knew we were the same age because we're from the same part of brooklyn. yeah. >> jimmy: in brooklyn, they try to do birthing in groups, it's -- but happy birthday. later on, we'll run you through the spanking machine -- >> what machine? >> jimmy: never mind. another big birthday yesterday. the 41st birthday of "sesame street." before "sesame street," the only place kids could learn to read fr was from books. it's meant a lot to many children, and adults, of course, including the rapper lil' john who just recorded a tribute to "sesame street" and prepared to be dazzled. this might be the greatest song ever recorded. ♪ sunny day ♪ sweeping the clouds away ♪ ♪ hey ♪ sesame street [ bleep ] ♪ sesame street [ bleep ] ♪ i don't know [ bleep ] ♪ i don't know [ bleep ] ♪ [ bleep ] ♪ sesame street [ bleep ] plus place
he's the fifth oldest person on national television. mike wallace is 91. then andy rooney is next.a waters. then regis. then uncle frank. >> wow! thank you. [ applause ] >> jimmy: and -- then fire. uncle frank, did you know you're exactly eight days older than larry king? >> i knew we were the same age because we're from the same part of brooklyn. yeah. >> jimmy: in brooklyn, they try to do birthing in groups, it's -- but happy birthday. later on, we'll run you through...
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two years ago, this was literally the worst grass on the national mall. ything as bad as that. we got to work on it. we pay some contractors. begot the stragglers -- we got to the sprinklers working again. it cost us a lot of money, and again, you will help us raise that. it is greatly appreciated. it is a great honor to work with the national park service to take care of the vietnam veterans memorial. they are always here. we gave this memorial to the national park service in 1984 and secretary kenneth salazar was actually going to speak with us today but he got called away on urgent government business. but here to represent the park service is maria burkes, acting superintendent of the national mall memorial parks. she has really done almost everything in her career, including running ellis island and the statue of liberty, of very large, complicated moving parts with outside parts and organizations, and the taxpayers are very lucky to have people like her. at this time, maria, we would like to have you say a few words. [applause] >> cut afternoon, ever
two years ago, this was literally the worst grass on the national mall. ything as bad as that. we got to work on it. we pay some contractors. begot the stragglers -- we got to the sprinklers working again. it cost us a lot of money, and again, you will help us raise that. it is greatly appreciated. it is a great honor to work with the national park service to take care of the vietnam veterans memorial. they are always here. we gave this memorial to the national park service in 1984 and...
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we're ready to take on the national mall project. money has been spent on serious renovation of any part of the mall. the valor and the bravery of those who have fought to preserve our freedoms, and those monuments of iconic leaders are being dishonored from simple neglect. america can not stand by and let the national mall continue to be a disgrace. the national mall plan is our guide, the trust is committed to raising the private sector's half of the required funds to restore and improve the space to make it something that we all can be proud of. mr. secretary, since your appointment, the steadfast supporter, and excellent partner, he has put his money where his mouth is. he committed a significant amount of money to three critical restoration projects, the evidence of which is right here. we just toured it. we're excited to begin working with you and your entire team, the department of interior, and the national park service to execute this plan together with your leadership and the commitments that you've made to the project. i kn
we're ready to take on the national mall project. money has been spent on serious renovation of any part of the mall. the valor and the bravery of those who have fought to preserve our freedoms, and those monuments of iconic leaders are being dishonored from simple neglect. america can not stand by and let the national mall continue to be a disgrace. the national mall plan is our guide, the trust is committed to raising the private sector's half of the required funds to restore and improve the...
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national park service fund-raising. they need to raise $600 million and they're planning on doing it by trying to get donations from various companies, non-profit organizations, foundations and also checks from people like yourself. people who enjoy going to the national mall. they'll be asking people just like you. you're a movie star now so.... >>> while you slept, first lady michelle obama began her solo trip to germany. >> she'll be visiting injured troops at hospitals there >> reporter: the president landed in seoul just over an hour ago. he'll attend the g-20 economic summit later today. >> we can choose to be defined by our differences and give in to a future of suspicion and mistrust, or we can choose to do the hard work of forging common ground. and commit ourselves to the steady pursuit of progress. >> this handshake between first lady michelle obama and a conservative muslim minister. many don't shake the hands of the opposite sex but the first lady reached for him first. >> this is apparent hockey a warning from police. they will crack down on drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians. they started doing it this
national park service fund-raising. they need to raise $600 million and they're planning on doing it by trying to get donations from various companies, non-profit organizations, foundations and also checks from people like yourself. people who enjoy going to the national mall. they'll be asking people just like you. you're a movie star now so.... >>> while you slept, first lady michelle obama began her solo trip to germany. >> she'll be visiting injured troops at hospitals there...
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national opt out day. what they are saying is, you can see one day until national opt out day. they are doing this because the day is needed because many people do not understand what they consent to when they choose to fly. you know, this really has the possibility to be, as i said, a true travel nightmare for people. we all know how backed up these security lines can get during the holidays. >> it will be interesting. i have a family. i don't want to deal with all of these people. i wonder if many will opt out and protest. do we know anything about that? >> reporter: it is tough to gauge. that is the $1 million question right knew. how many people are complain -- right now. how many people are complaining? how many is the real deal? how many people will protest these things? you know, the tsa says if two or three people protest and opt for the body scans, that is all it takes to create an increase in lines. if you want to know how many people are planning on doing this, there is no set number. i will say they do have a twitter following. national opt out twitter page. they ha
national opt out day. what they are saying is, you can see one day until national opt out day. they are doing this because the day is needed because many people do not understand what they consent to when they choose to fly. you know, this really has the possibility to be, as i said, a true travel nightmare for people. we all know how backed up these security lines can get during the holidays. >> it will be interesting. i have a family. i don't want to deal with all of these people. i...
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stand for the finest traditions of our party economic opportunity for the middle class, strong on national security strong on individual liberties. we have to go about it in the right way. >> sean: you're describing all things i see the president is not. man caused disasters. overseas contingency operations. three trillion dollars in less than two years in new debt, more debt accumulated than every president from washington to ronald reagan! that is barack obama's early legacy! >> i would have had a little bit different fiscal path particularly with the stimulus way back when we should have combined that with longer term -- in fairness he did inherit a deficit that was growing. the previous administration inherited a surplus, that changed. >> sean: listen, the republicans punished in 2006 and in 2008. in part, i will tell you because conservatives were angry with the republican party. i'm looking at for example what you support. earmark moratorium until the deficit eliminated. establish spending targets. freeze spending until deficit is eliminated. line-item veto. all these things. the pro
stand for the finest traditions of our party economic opportunity for the middle class, strong on national security strong on individual liberties. we have to go about it in the right way. >> sean: you're describing all things i see the president is not. man caused disasters. overseas contingency operations. three trillion dollars in less than two years in new debt, more debt accumulated than every president from washington to ronald reagan! that is barack obama's early legacy! >> i...
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to the victory parade tomorrow, 70 degrees bright sunshine, san francisco going to look gorgeous on nationalelevision. and meanwhile, the seven-day forecast does call for the warmest day of the workweek on thursday. we have a slight chance of rain showers friday and a repeat performance again on sunday. that's the pinpoint forecast. >> thank you. no rainout for that parade. good deal. >>> maybe you have noticed a lot of place offering to buy gold these days? many make this very same promise: we'll pay the highest price cash on the spot. julie watts went undercover to find big differences in what buyers are offering. >>> reporter: if you have it they want it. everyone is offering to buy with the price of gold at an all-time high. >> we melting gold, baby. >> reporter: through the mail, malls, gold buying events, who is paying the most? we went undercover to find out. our jewelry, a 24kt chain, 18- karat gold band and a 14-karat ohmega necklace. to determine exactly how much it's all worth we took it to the stores a commercial gold refinery. now, they can't buy gold directly from you. so they
to the victory parade tomorrow, 70 degrees bright sunshine, san francisco going to look gorgeous on nationalelevision. and meanwhile, the seven-day forecast does call for the warmest day of the workweek on thursday. we have a slight chance of rain showers friday and a repeat performance again on sunday. that's the pinpoint forecast. >> thank you. no rainout for that parade. good deal. >>> maybe you have noticed a lot of place offering to buy gold these days? many make this very...
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>> yes. >> wait a minute. >> i asked pam. >> we want bob to stagger it i don't want him on national television to talk about somebody else doing his job at. >> clinton went on to say that she is happy with her current job. he talked about last week's election and talk about the similarity to the 1994 midterm elections during her husband's presidency. you can see more of this interview on "nightline" after abc 7 news at eleven o'clock. >>> george w. bush is on the road and on television talking about "decision point." his new book hit store shelves for the former president is also talking about the book in his interview with oprah which airs today at 4:00 right here on abc 7. >>> this is a great story -- a prince william county teenager was taken by surprise this morning when he was hailed a lifesaver. [applause] this morning, it was the 18- year-old who was praised in front of his senior class, his family, his friends because in august he pulled a man from a burning suv and saved his life. >> he took actions that put his own personal safety at extreme risk. he did that to save the life of anot
>> yes. >> wait a minute. >> i asked pam. >> we want bob to stagger it i don't want him on national television to talk about somebody else doing his job at. >> clinton went on to say that she is happy with her current job. he talked about last week's election and talk about the similarity to the 1994 midterm elections during her husband's presidency. you can see more of this interview on "nightline" after abc 7 news at eleven o'clock. >>> george...