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All you need to know about toy shopping…but were afraid to ask

Posted on December 1, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

All you need to know about toy shopping…but were afraid to ask By Meshawn Ayala, Iowa PIRG Citizen Outreach Director For the last 22 years we've released our report about unsafe toys: “Trouble In Toyland.” Every November, we catalogue unsafe … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Lawsuit

Posted on November 30, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Microsoft Lawsuit By Ed FallonDear Friends,In terms of our usual updates, this one will strike you as odd. Today, were not advocating for an issue. Instead, were helping you, Joe and Jane Average Citizen, participate in a class-action lawsuit that … Continue reading →

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Share the Road License Plate Progress Report

Posted on November 29, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Share the Road License Plate Progress Report By the Iowa Bicycle Coalition344 Applications Paid 700+ RequestedWe need 156 more applications. This is urgent. 1. Download your application ( http://www.iowabicyclecoalition.org/strplate.htm)2. While your turkey is cooking, fill out the application.3. Write the … Continue reading →

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CASHING IN ON THE WIND

Posted on November 28, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

CASHING IN ON THE WIND By ISU ExtensionIowa State University Extension and the Iowa Energy Center are co-sponsoring the Central Iowa Wind Energy Conference on Nov. 30 in Nevada and on Dec. 7 in Eagle Grove. The same program will … Continue reading →

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Progressive Radio, Eastern Iowa

Posted on November 27, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Progressive Radio, Eastern Iowa Dave BradleyNext Saturday evening, December 1st, beginning at 6PM there will be an open house at 105 Downey Street in downtown West Branch. The purpose of the open house is to celebrate the filing of an … Continue reading →

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Go Jump In A Lake

Posted on November 26, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Go Jump In A Lake By Ed Fallon Seriously. I promise not to write about the global climate crisis every week. And I promise to keep todays Update short. But this is such an important issue that I have to … Continue reading →

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Help fight for marriage equality

Posted on November 20, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Help fight for marriage equality By Planned Parenthood of Iowa Planned Parenthood is committed to ensuring that sexuality is understood as an essential, lifelong aspect of being human and that it is celebrated with respect, openness, and mutuality. Our coalition … Continue reading →

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Sick and tired of recalls? Tell the companies responsible for them

Posted on November 19, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Sick and tired of recalls? Tell the companies responsible for them Meshawn Ayala, Iowa PIRG Citizen Outreach DirectorHoly recalls, Batman! What's with all the dangerous products? Mattel's Batman action figure was recalled because the toy had loosely attached magnets that … Continue reading →

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Action on Coal Plants

Posted on November 17, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Action on Coal Plants By Ed Fallon Every week nay, every day some new news on climate change hits the fan, underscoring the reality and severity of Earths rising temperature. Yesterday, the Associated Press (AP) published a story entitled Climate … Continue reading →

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Stand up and be counted

Posted on November 16, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Stand up and be counted! By ICCICaucus training this Saturday, November 17, 2007Citizens for Community Improvement will host a free caucus training this Saturday, November 17, from 1-4 pm at their office in Des Moines (2005 Forest Ave). Over sixty … Continue reading →

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