Toxic Dolphin Meat Poisoning Children in Japan

International News Alert: According to MPR Radio News, 89.30 Los Angeles, California  11:10am show on 2/15/2010. Dolphin meat is being used as counterfeit Wale meat and being feed to children in the school system in Japan.

This meat is considered toxic and can cause death.

Catholics In Media Associates (CIMA) Presents The Seventeenth Annual CIMA Awards: 2010

From: Angels Do Speak! 

Mass, Brunch, and Awards Show   10 am Sunday February 28th

The Beverly Hills Hotel

Crystal Ballroom

9641 Sunset Beverly Hills, California

Main Celebrant: His Eminence Cardinal Roger Mahoney

Honorary Co-Chairs: John and Gloria Gebbia

Feature Film: The Hurt Locker

Television series: Glee

Board of Director’s Award: Sr Rose Pacatte FSP

For more information and to purchase tickets ($100) by credit card please go to: www.catholicsinmedia.org

Further questions 818-907-2734

Small-business Loans: Obama Proposes $30 Billion Allocation

washingtonpost.com: National News Alert: Obama proposes $30 billion allocation for small-business loans
The Obama administration plans to allocate $30 billion to community banks for loans to small businesses. President Obama plans to outline the proposal Tuesday at a town hall meeting in Nashua, N.H.
06:00 AM EST Tuesday, February 2, 2010
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Freeway Lane Closures in the Los Angeles, California Area

nixle.com: Traffic Message has been issued by the LAPD - West L.A..
Monday February 1, 2010 15:43 PM PST
Starting tonight for 2 weeks btwn 9pm and 6am 405 FWY North btwn 10 FWY and 101 FWY HOV, lane 1 and 2 will be closed.
As part of the pre‐construction activities for the I‐405 Sepulveda Pass Widening Project, the Contractor is required to ensure the drainage system along the freeway is clean and clear. Beginning the night of Monday, February 1, 2010, CCTV cameras will be used to document the existing condition of the drainage system on the freeway. Drains will be cleaned and the grates will be welded down.
What: Freeway lane closures.
When: Night time work for freeway lane closures will begin the night of Monday, February 1, 2010 for two weeks, weather permitting. This activity will take place around 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The freeway will remain open to thru traffic.
Where: Northbound and southbound San Diego Freeway (I‐405), between the Santa Monica Freeway (I‐10) and the Ventura Freeway (U.S. 101). Work will be contained to the HOV/#1/#2 lanes.
What to Expect:
• Freeway will remain open to thru traffic.
• Access to all on‐and‐off freeway ramps will be maintained.
• Emergency vehicle access will be maintained.

For full details, go to http://local.nixle.com/alert/1034999/

Pakistan Captures Taliban Base from The Slatest Morning Edition & The BBC

Slatest Morning Edition : Pakistan Captures Taliban Base

What is still being a called a war in Afghanistan has continued to move farther and farther into tribal regions of Pakistan, where it is believed Osama Bin Laden and other top al-Qaida leaders are hiding. The BBC reported that Pakistani troops captured "a major Taliban base in the north-western tribal region of Bajaur" after days of fierce fighting. "At least 15 militants and one solider were reported killed" in fighting that has caused hundreds of locals to flee the area. Now, the Pakistani troops are "advancing on the militants' main training area in the Damadola district." While troops and allies celebrate the victory, some analysts are arguing that recent successes are just pushing Taliban militants to other parts of the tribal belt that runs along the border of Afghanistan.

Read original story in BBC | Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010

Avatar: Among Leading Nominees for A Academy Award 2010

CNN Breaking News-- "Avatar," "Up in the Air" among leading nominees at this year's Academy Award nominations.
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