The horses drawing the "romantic" carriages in nyc, are falling over, getting spooked, and even dying. It's a dangerous endeavor for the horses and for the customers in all the noise and traffic.

All campaign ads, especially the ones on television, should only be allowed to air, if they are truthful. There should be a clearinghouse for all ads, with a fact checking team, to make sure all claims are truthful, before they go to print, online or on television.

"The banks are not lending" is true for millions of Americans who have always paid their bills, have earned high credit scores, and share a long history of responsible borrowing. Those who have sought to refinance a home loan are often mired in paperwork, delay, and unintelligible formulas used by underwriting to deny refinancing. The banks and other Wall Street entities are said to be sitting on trillions in cash, that they fear the effects of Dodd Frank, and/or they are practicing caution. Their "caution" would have been welcome long before the crash and is not credible now. If the government can push the financial giants to help people whose loans are "under water" or who bought more than they could afford, it should certainly investigate and CHANGE bank practices that deny refinancing at today's low rates to responsible borrowers.

On Wednesday February 15, Assembly Bill A05449A will be introduced in the NY state Ag Committee. Sponsored by Assembly Member Amy Paulin, this quick kill bill would allow New York State shelters to kill animals immediately if shelter staff determines that the animals are in “psychological pain”. There is no definition of what constitutes psychological pain. It is completely subjective. There are no standards to how it will be applied. There will be no holding period for scared or feral cats, shy dogs, and traumatized animals. This bill grants shelters the legal authority to kill animals they determine to not be happy, friendly, and outgoing immediately upon intake. They could be killed within a minute of arrival. For the first time anywhere in the United States, shelters will be allowed to kill animals with no holding period of any kind based on the animals’ perceived state of mind. For the full story, click here: http://m.examiner.com/animal-advocacy-in-birmingham/proposed-new-york-law-may-endanger-local-companion-animals

El Dorado Hills is poised to lose millions of dollars due of local services due to irresponsible and unprofessional leadership of the EDH CSD Board of Directors. Their careless and personal actions are leading to a record multi-million dollar law suit by the former GM John Skeel whom they recruited and hired for three months then suspended then re-instated then fired.

We want labels on genetically engineered foods. This can be very unhealthy to eat. It has not been out long enough to tell what the effects on humans will be

Monsanto is creating poison (chemicals) to be put into every part of the processes of foods, seeds, and dairy. Something has to be done to STOP this! Please rid the US of Monsanto once and for all!

Labeling genetically engineered salmon. The public has a right to know what source their food comes from.

Today (Feb.15) a very disturbing Headline on AOL. New Projections that Social Security may expire as early as 2012. Since we've paid into it, it's only fair to explain: Where did the 2.6 Trillon Dollars go? Also, why are they targeting Seniors to keep giving Tax Cuts to the 1%.

Insurance Companies are pouring money into the effort to pass Senate Bill SB 1860. This bill would prevent acupuncturists from receiving PIP reimbursement. Please call your Representitive and the Governor to prevent this from passing. Shouldn't we have as many health care options as possible? Call today before 12:00p.m.

Enough evidence exists showing sugar and artificial ingredients are harmful to children's health to persuade over 40 school districts nationwide to eliminate sugared beverages from their schools. Despite the evidence, schools in Bend, Oregon continue to serve chocolate, strawberry or root beer flavored milk and juice twice daily to children of all ages disguising them as healthy drink options. Some studies have linked excess sugar intake to obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease as well as hyperactivity, anxiety, difficulty concentrating and crankiness in children. These drinks contribute extra calories to the meal, contain controversial artificial flavors and coloring and stop children from appreciating healthier, less sweet options. One of the easiest, quickest and least expensive ways we can limit excess sugar, calories and chemical intake is by eliminating flavored milk and juice in schools. Tell Bend, Oregon schools you want to make our children’s health a priority and support only wholesome white milk and water being served with school breakfast and lunch.

You can't make an informed choice unless you HAVE a choice. But do you know what your choices are? Take a moment to DEMAND A FAIR AND BALANCED MERGER FORUM for both sides of the issue! 100 plus pages of pro merger documents to read through, versus the mere 1000 words SAG's executives have allowed the minority opinion, is not hearing both sides. Once done, Merger cannot be undone. This is our future. Vote ... intelligently. Read, sign and let others know.