Get out the Vote at City hall Rally- no te espantes
Thursday, October 30
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A

"NO TE ESPANTES VE Y VOTA"

VOTER TURNOUT RALLY

Join Community Groups, Elected Officials and Voters truth about enzyte in an Event Sponsored by

Latino Issues Forum and Fundación Azteca America in Partnership

With SALEF, MALDEF, Green Dot, HOPE and Voto Latino

What: "No Te Espantes Ve y Vota" Voter Turnout Rally

Who: Latino Issues Forum and Fundacion Azteca America, the non-profit
arm of Grupo Salinas and Azteca America Network, present the event in
partnership with Green Dot, Salvadoran American Leadership and
Education Fund, Hispanas Organized for Political Equality, Mexican
American Legal Defense and Education Fund, and Voto Latino, as well as
elected officials California Senator Gil Cedillo, LA City Attorney
Rocky Delgadillo, LA City Councilman Jose Huizar and others.

When: Friday, October 31, 2008

9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Where: Los Angeles City Hall, 1st Street Steps

200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles

Details: Community groups and political leaders join forces in this
rally to dispel myths that could deter first time voters, and to
encourage all registered voters to exercise their right to VOTE on
November 4th.

For more information please contact:

Belinda Barragan at (213) 435-7940 or via email at bbarragan@lif.org

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CNN's magic polling Map

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Bill Clinton Obama Rally

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What could happen if General Jeff doesn't vote on November 4th- Get out of bed to vote General
Monday, October 27
This is a worse case scenario if General Jeff does not vote for Barack Obama. Don't let this happen to you.

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The Thing
Sunday, October 26
Watching television and movies on the internet has gotten better over the past two years. Hulu.com is one of the places that shows some horrible flicks ,but today was not a disappointment.
At Hulu.com , after clicking on the drop down menu, then clicking on the sci-fi link, it was awesome to see that John Carpenter's THING was a choice. WOW! This was the 1982 version . The special effects were way ahead of it's time. Great movie. Not for the squeamish, though.

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General Jeff speaks at USC on panel about music and politics
Wednesday, October 22
Below is an interview that was done by Gaille Chua .
It was a panel about hip hop music and how it is being used to have a political feel and how it isn't being used to have a political feel.

General Jeff, Community Organizer and 1st Generation Hip Hop Artist from Gaille Chua on Vimeo.

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I am back , but not yet
Don't forget to vote for Barack Obama!! It is important that things change for the better.

Well, I have taken over 3 weeks off the radar and have worried my friends. I am having all of my medications adjusted. Specifically the thyroid and diabetes medications. I have also cut back on eating the bad things, and when one has a stomach like mine, cutting back can be hell. I can get irritable and moody. I need to find a balance.
A lot of my problems started with my thyroid becoming under active. No amount of exercise could get me to lose weight. I kept blowing up. I would fatigue so much and so quickly there were days I couldn't get out of the bed. Depression plays a big part in all of that. When I stopped running like a mad dog years ago, I remember it was because my legs would get stiff and I would fatigue so quickly.

Right now as I type, I am sweating. I just came from outside to pick up a piece of baked chicken leg. Sweating is an indication that the thyroid medication is doing it's thing.

I have lost only 20 lbs since the middle of last month. That; mostly water weight. I intend to lose much more. It is time to concentrate on myself. Now that I know the thyroid medication will work to bring balance to my metabolism I will need to start exercising. Who would have thought that the thyroid could wreak so much havoc on ones life if not properly regulating its output of hormones. I have had this problem for a while now , but I haven't had the chance to be fully compliant with the medication regimen. Now that my medication is sent to me in the mail I can't miss a dose.

I am also deeply depressed. The depression has gotten me down somewhat. I found out a childhood friend of mine who was my age passed away in a car accident . It tends to make one think about what has one accomplished in life. With a body and a mind so screwed up it is difficult to think I have accomplished anything. The anti-depressants are helping me to cope. I just wished there was a way to live without them. The preachers on the corner don't help much with their constant yelling about how the reason that we are not happy is because somehow we are evil people. There is such a contradiction in skid row. The advocates all point to mental illness as being the problem of those on the streets, then the preachers come along and tell the people they don't need the medicine because it is a bad evil spirit that is causing the problems. I think I am feeling this way because I have cut back on what I eat. Soon I will exercise. Once that starts, the endorphins kick in and then it becomes a habit.
It is going to take some work and time to get back to a weight where I will feel comfortable. Cross training is the only way to do it. Now to put that plan together.

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Fred Jordan Mission gets A+
Thursday, October 2
Fred Jordan mission gets an a+ for their school clothing and school supply giveaway today. It was one of the most dignified events I have seen in a long time. It was great to see the kids get those shoes and those clothes at the Fred Jordan Mission. It was impressive. One thing that impressed me was the talk about the many children across the Southern California Region that were helped and are being helped through the programs set up in those areas.