“Record companies suing 'Ellen' over copyrights - Indiana Gazette” plus 4 more |
- Record companies suing 'Ellen' over copyrights - Indiana Gazette
- Maura Tierney drops out of TV show to fight cancer - Yahoo News
- GateHouse Media New England to ‘Paint the Town Pink’: 113 papers ... - Abington Mariner
- Fixing a broken system - Las Vegas Sun
- Illness forcing Maura Tierney from 'Parenthood' - Everything Alabama Blog
| Record companies suing 'Ellen' over copyrights - Indiana Gazette Posted: 11 Sep 2009 08:31 AM PDT |
| Maura Tierney drops out of TV show to fight cancer - Yahoo News Posted: 10 Sep 2009 10:09 PM PDT 4 seconds ago 2009-09-11T11:12:51-07:00  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| GateHouse Media New England to ‘Paint the Town Pink’: 113 papers ... - Abington Mariner Posted: 10 Sep 2009 02:23 PM PDT GateHouse Media New England has teamed up with the American Cancer Society and We Got Soccer to help raise awareness of the importance of breast cancer prevention, detection and treatment. During the week of Sept. 28, GateHouse will launch "Paint the Town Pink," producing 113 of its newspapers on pink newsprint and creating a pink background for all of the Web sites in its WickedLocal.com network. The Malden Observeris published by GateHouse Media New England. GateHouse Media New England's "Paint the Town Pink" program signifies the company's serious commitment to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The pink newspapers during the week of Sept. 28 will bring readers news content that highlights people in the each community affected by the disease. Throughout October, the news coverage in each paper will include related inspirational local profiles and breast cancer news. "We can't think of a better way to bring attention to such an important cause," said Rick Daniels, GHMNE president. "We are so proud to be supporting this issue in such a dramatic way. The support of our presenting sponsor, We Got Soccer, helped make this possible," said Daniels. GateHouse Media New England will donate to the American Cancer Society 10 cents from every pink newspaper sold in stores, as well as $5 from any credit card subscription during the month of October. In addition, local businesses can help "Paint the Town Pink" by purchasing a pink ribbon in their ad for $25, which GateHouse will donate to the American Cancer Society. Advertising packages also can be purchased in print and online, with 10 percent of the ad cost donated to the American Cancer Society. The pink newspapers are timed to hit the streets prior to the American Cancer Society's premier event to raise awareness and dollars to fight breast cancer, "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk," on Oct. 4 in Boston. To participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, go to cancer.org/stridesonline.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Fixing a broken system - Las Vegas Sun Posted: 11 Sep 2009 10:26 AM PDT Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 | 2:07 a.m. An Illinois man who was undergoing chemotherapy lost more than his health care coverage when his insurer discovered that he hadn't reported gallstones that he didn't know about. The delay in treatment cost him his life. A woman in Texas preparing for a double mastectomy suddenly was prevented from going through with the surgical procedure because she forgot to tell her insurer about a case of acne. Her insurance was reinstated but not before her breast cancer had doubled in size. These tragedies represent what is really going on in America on a daily basis, the result of a broken health care system that has been neglected by Congress for far too long. It is why President Barack Obama, in a stirring speech delivered Wednesday night before a joint session of Congress, cited those two examples as reasons why lawmakers must act swiftly to enact much-needed health care reform. Obama made an impressive case for reform, offering a detailed and achievable plan that represents a stark contrast to the empty scare tactics and lies from Republican naysayers who have no interest in fixing what is broken. There won't be any death panels for seniors, coverage for illegal immigrants, communistic government takeovers, federally funded abortions or runaway deficit spending, as Republicans have suckered too many of their constituents into believing. There never were. There is no reason for anyone to lose his cool, as Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., did when he shouted "You lie!" after Obama denied that his plan would cover illegal immigrants. Wilson apologized to Obama shortly thereafter — and the president accepted — but we believe other Republicans should apologize as well for intentionally misleading Americans in an attempt to score cheap political points. They owe it not only to the more than 46 million Americans who are without health insurance, but also to tens of millions of others who have inadequate coverage or are at risk of losing their insurance because of a new job or trip to the unemployment line. What is not to like about the fact that Obama's plan would allow Americans to keep their existing health coverage? What is not to like about the fact that Americans could get insurance despite preexisting conditions? How could anyone argue against the benefits of allowing Americans to retain their coverage even if they change or lose their jobs? How could anyone oppose a plan designed to trim the nation's budget deficit by $4 trillion by reducing wasteful spending? There is nothing that promotes the spirit of capitalism more than good old-fashioned competition, the kind envisioned by Obama in his proposal to establish an insurance exchange to help individuals and small businesses shop for affordable health care coverage at competitive prices. As the president aptly stated, the bargaining leverage that participants in the exchange would have as one big group would be the same as that enjoyed by large corporations and government employees. It was also a good idea for Obama to propose that all Americans carry at least basic health insurance, drawing a reasonable parallel to laws that require motorists to have auto insurance. By also incorporating ideas from Republicans — including Sen. John McCain, his general election foe last year — the Democratic president has shown a willingness to reach across the aisle when confronted with opposition party proposals that make sense. These include McCain's idea to provide low-cost coverage to protect individuals from financial ruin if they become seriously ill, and a plan to reduce the health care costs associated with defensive medicine as practiced by physicians who are fearful of malpractice lawsuits. "But know this," Obama told Congress, "I will not waste time with those who have made the calculation that it's better politics to kill this plan than to approve it. I won't stand by while the special interests use the same old tactics to keep things exactly the way they are. If you misrepresent what's in this plan, we will call you out ... And I will not accept the status quo as a solution. Not this time. Not now." Republicans, are you listening? We certainly hope so. By failing to enact these reforms, Congress would be sending a terrible message to the American people. Congress, in effect, would be saying that it is OK that insurance premium costs have risen three times faster than wages and that there is nothing wrong with forcing insured individuals to pay $1,000 per year on average to defray the costs of emergency care for the uninsured. Congress has a fiscal responsibility to rein in runaway health care costs, as well as a moral obligation to ensure that all Americans are afforded the right to receive adequate medical care so they can live longer, healthier and more productive lives.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Illness forcing Maura Tierney from 'Parenthood' - Everything Alabama Blog Posted: 11 Sep 2009 10:55 AM PDT NEW YORK -- Maura Tierney says she is dropping out of the new NBC series "Parenthood" to continue her treatment for breast cancer. In a statement, she expressed disappointment at not being part of the show, but said she and her doctors remain confident about the outcome of her treatment. Tierney had filmed the pilot episode for the series, which was scheduled to premiere this month. But she was sidelined in July, after a tumor was found in her breast, requiring surgery. Production never resumed. Another new series, the medical drama "Mercy," will premiere this fall instead. "Parenthood," based on the 1989 movie that starred Steve Martin, is now set to debut midseason. Tierney's role -- that of a financially strapped single mother who returns home to her parents -- is expected to be recast. NBC expressed sadness at Tierney leaving the series, but added, "our main concern is for her quick and full recovery." Tierney, 44, was a longrunning cast member of the NBC drama "ER" and recently has been seen on the FX drama "Rescue Me." This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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