CCPA Alternative Federal Budget (AFB) From serendipityoucity.blogsome.com Today the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) released the 2008 Alternative Federal Budget (AFB). The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is an independent, non-partisan research institute concerned with issues of social and economic justice. The CCPA offers analysis and policy ideas to the media, general public, social justice and labour organizations, academia and government.

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Navigating Alternative Healthcare From www.thelohasian.com/ In this world of ever expanding "alternative" therapies and therapists, how can you be confident that your therapist has the skills, training, and experience, to treat you and your health issues? I am somewhat surprised at the numbers of patients I see who have had bad experiences with both "conventional" and "alternative" practitioners and when asked, they have done no research, and not asked any questions before they committed to extensive and costly therapies. No practitioner can treat...

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Area camp hopes to offer comfortable alternative to gays and lesbians From Gaston Gazette CASAR - Nancy Leedy and Joanie Beasley are unabashed environmentalists, Christians and lesbians. Born from a stretch of nature a short distance across the Cleveland-Rutherford county line, Leedy and Beasley said they hope the camp - opening in mid-May - will be an oasis of tolerance in what they say is an often intolerant Bible Belt. 226 for now, Camp Lickalotta's goal will be to give back to the community and the environment, Leedy said.

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Clean Energy Intro: Top 10 Alternative Solar Uses From cleantechnica.com Powering your home with big solar panels is expensive. Solar Water Heater Solar water heaters come in a variety of types and designs which means they're a versatile and practical option for everyone who enjoys a hot shower. You can upgrade an existing water heater into a solar water heater for $4,000-$6,000. Solar tubes provide natural light without electricity, are versatile and inexpensive, and they don't have to take up any more space than a normal light fixture. Solar Lights These are...

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Rounds lobbies Bush for alternative energy From Sioux Falls Argus Leader WASHINGTON South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds joined dozens of other governors Monday in lobbying President Bush to support efforts to wean the nation from foreign energy sources and develop new domestic sources of alternative energy. But Bush also told the governors that traditional energy sources still will be an important part of the nation s energy mix for years to come, Rounds said.

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