Congratulations – We Surpassed Our Goal!
Posted by Michelle Moquin on October 21st, 2009
Hello….
So…did you catch a ‘call party’ last night and encourage your community to make phone calls in support of our president’s push for Health Care Reform? We certainly did. We even took it a step further and encouraged people to support the public option. I can’t tell you how great it was to be back at it again. I love the synergy and the camaraderie that takes place when people come together in support of each other and a common goal. If you joined a party last night, I want to thank you for doing your part.
This morning the Huffington Post reported that 315,000 phone calls were made – so we beat our goal of 100,000! Congratulations to all of you that participated! If you didn’t participate, it is not too late. You personally can still call Congress and give your support and tell all of your friends too also. Just because we surpassed our goal does not mean that it is over. Far from it. The lines are still ringing off the hook and don’t be surprised if they continue to be busy. But don’t give up. Be persistent until you get through.
FYI: Did you notice how many of the google ads running on my blog that are not in support of Obama’s health care plan? Now compare it to the ads that are run that are in support of Obama’s health care plan. It’s obvious Big Pharma, and those who oppose are committed to getting their message out. And by the way, on a side note, I continue to filter out the ads as quickly as I can when I see them come up. Just this morning I removed two.
And as you can see, the ads opposing Obama’s plan continue to come up more frequently than ads that are in support of his plan. This tells us a lot. We need to work harder to get this passed. This is a critical time for our country and not the time to sit on the sidelines and do nothing. As I said the other day, let’s be smart….let’s be the ones who make it happen, not the stupid ones, the ones who wondered ‘what happened’.
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ITS: My sentiments exactly. Just how would this world look if most of us were sick with disease and dying? Good health is not just good for the individual healthy person, but the world too. When will people get off of themselves and their own needs and care about each other? Which brings me to….
Anonz: Happy to hear you are alive and well. I hear exactly what you are saying. You couldn’t make yourself more clear or speak more spot on. From what I know, I trust that you have good intentions, and are doing good things with your money. In a world like this, why not have it all?
Oh, if only everyone would heed your words, and stand up for something other than their own aggrandizement. This country, this world, could do great things for each other and the planet. I can tell you one thing, I may not have all of the money, but I do hate the game, and I’ll do everything in my power to change it.
Hey Evelyn: How are you? Thanks for the mention of the book. I had heard of it too, but lately picking up a book is a rare thing in my life. Hopefully, I will not need to suggest it as a good read for anyone.
Anonymous #4: Haha! Obviously you are not a texter? Happy to hear you feel you get some good info here. Stick around; there’s always something good going here :)
Hi Helena: Good to hear from you. I was wondering when you would chime in again. Thanks for the info about the masks. We have stocked up at our house for that same reason. One does not want to be stuck in the middle of a pandemic and searching for protection.
Zen Lill: Thanks for the ginger drink recipe. When I felt like I was coming down with something, I would stop by Whole Foods to get this intense hot ginger drink that they made. It is fabulous and your recipe sounds like their concoction. I’ll give it a try.
Peacin’ out….
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michelle
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October 21st, 2009 at 9:56 am
The Surprising Way to Cure a Headache
Daniel A. Shaye, DC
International Academy of Medical Acupuncture
n estimated 27% of women and 14% of men regularly suffer from severe headaches, including migraine headaches — and these percentages don’t include the “nuisance” headaches that we all get from time to time.
Many people manage their headaches with over-the-counter or prescription drugs.
Trap: Medications provide only temporary relief. With continued use, they frequently cause rebound headaches — the pain returns, sometimes more intensely than before.
Chiropractic care can help. It focuses on spinal adjustment (manipulation) and massage. The American Chiropractic Association reports that up to 14% of patients who see a chiropractor cite headaches as a primary concern. The success rate of treating headaches with chiropractic care can be superior in some cases to pharmaceutical management.
Example: A study in Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics looked at 218 headache patients who were treated either with amitriptyline (an antidepressant commonly used for migraine headaches) or with chiropractic manipulation. Initially, the treatments were equally effective, but only patients in the chiropractic group reported continued benefit one month after the treatments stopped.
HOW IT HELPS
Headaches often are caused by disorders in the neck and/or upper shoulders.
Example: Fixated (or “stuck”) joints in the neck can cause muscle tightness that irritates nerves that travel up the back of the head. Relaxing these muscles with chiropractic joint and soft-tissue manipulation can reduce or even eliminate some headaches.
Many patients with headaches also need lifestyle adjustments. Poor sleep is a common cause of headaches. So is dehydration, which can disrupt the normal pressure of cerebrospinal fluid. People who hunch in front of a computer for hours at a time are more likely to get headaches than those who get up and move around regularly.
Chiropractic treatment is safe for the vast majority of people, but a complete history and an examination by a licensed chiropractor always are the first steps. Studies have shown that the risk for serious complications from spinal manipulation is significantly less than the risk for side effects from chronic use of common over-the-counter medications used for neck pain and headache.
Types of headaches and the best treatments…
NECK PAIN
Cervicogenic headaches originate in the neck, in the vertebrae below the base of the skull. The small muscles that attach to these vertebrae become excessively tight. The tightness can irritate the occipital nerves that radiate upward from the base of the skull.
Treatment: The chiropractor restores normal movement by manipulating the cervical vertebrae (neck bones). This relaxes the muscles… reduces irritation of the nerves… and interrupts the transmission of pain signals.
Cervicogenic headaches respond better to chiropractic manipulation than most other types of headaches. It is reasonable to start feeling some relief within six to 12 visits.
Also helpful: Don’t sleep on your stomach. You have to turn your head to the side. This greatly increases stress on muscles and vertebrae in the neck.
MUSCLE PAIN
Some people develop tender points between muscles in the neck and/or shoulders and the fascia — a thin layer of tissue that wraps around and supports the muscles. Pain spreads to the back of the head causing myofascial headaches.
Treatment: Soft-tissue manipulation, in which the chiropractor uses his/her thumbs to gently massage and manipulate the muscles and fascia at specific trigger points — areas where the pain is most intense. Pressing the trigger points increases circulation and causes the muscles to relax.
The patient may initially experience a slight increase in discomfort during treatment, though often the pain ebbs rapidly during or after treatment. Some patients notice a reduction in headache frequency or severity after one treatment, and many improve after three to five treatments.
MIGRAINE
Chiropractic manipulation of the joints and/or muscles won’t always prevent a migraine headache, but it can relieve migraine pain once it has already started.
Treatment: Chiropractors who also are trained in Eastern approaches, such as acupressure, may manipulate or massage each of these areas associated with migraine pain, including the web between the thumb and forefinger… the crown of the head… the area between the eyes… and/or the soles of the feet.
Bottom Line/Personal interviewed Daniel A. Shaye, DC, a chiropractor, certified chiropractic sports physician and a fellow of the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture. When Dr. Shaye was a child, his father, also a chiropractor, relieved his headaches with chiropractic medicine. Dr. Shaye is founder/owner of Performance Chiropractic in Williamsburg, Virginia. http://www.performancechiropractic.com.
October 21st, 2009 at 11:31 am
This is to the Island Girls. There is a free workshop on Breast Cancer today.
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Free workshop on breast cancer today
PACIFIC DAILY NEWS • OCTOBER 22, 2009
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The Medical City’s Guam office, in association with the American Cancer Society’s Guam chapter and TakeCare clinic, invite the community to learn about “Advances in Breast Cancer Detection and Treatment.”
The free workshop features Dr. Aldine Basa, breast surgeon with The Medical City, and takes place today at the TakeCare third floor conference room, Baltej Building in Tamuning at 6 p.m. Contact the American Cancer Society for more information and to register: 477-9451/2.
The Medical City’s Guam office also invites the community to join a party to support awareness this National Breast Cancer awareness month. The event’s goal is to bridge the gap between age and generation with one common cause, to gain awareness and support for breast cancer, which can affect women and men of all ages, according to the organizers in a press release.
All cancer survivors, patients, and their families are invited to the Think Pink party at Ralphy’s Lounge in East Hagåtña tomorrow from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. There is a $10 donation at the door. Cancer patients and survivors are free. The proceeds from this event will go to the American Cancer Society Guam office for its efforts in education and assistance.
Basa will answer any questions regarding cancer detection and treatment options.
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Hafa adai
Anna
October 21st, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Wall Street can produce another bubble, but that won’t put the 15 million without jobs to work, one third of which have been out of work for at least six months.
Recovery requires fundamental reform of America’s economic strategy. Trickle down should be supplanted by public investment led growth — large scale investments in areas like infrastructure, research and development, education and training.
October 21st, 2009 at 12:51 pm
President Eisenhower taxed millionaires to the tune of ninety-percent. He used that money to build Soviet Style infrastructure… roads and bridges. And… yes, his fellow Republicans screamed he was a Commie… or that his brother was and he was taking orders from him. That was back in the day America was building something.
President Obama, President of these United States, has promised to raise the taxes on everyone making more than two-hundred-fifty thousand dollars a year.
Hurray. My son will be impacted and you know what…? He is happy. He longs for a better world to leave his son.
October 21st, 2009 at 1:23 pm
More than a few of my friends are going through being laid off. I hope this article will be of some use to others.
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Helping a Friend Who Has Been Laid Off
Nancy Collamer
t’s hard to know what to say and do for a friend who has lost a job. Nancy Collamer, career coach, former human resources director and author of The Layoff Survival Guide (available as an e-book at http://www.layoffsurvivalguide.com), shares some do’s and don’ts…
Remember your role. Friends are there to be encouraging and supportive and to provide an ear for conversation, not to fix things. Those who have lost their jobs may feel that they’ve lost control of their lives. They need time to come to terms with job loss, so you must walk the delicate line between being helpful and trying to take charge.
When the time seems right, ask how you can help. If your friend has no specific requests, keep your eyes and ears open for useful information and contacts. Being laid off may result in an initial outpouring of support for your friend, but this will dwindle over time. People who have been out of work for a while may feel isolated. Offer them the opportunity to get out of the house — perhaps a potluck dinner or a video night at your home.
Beware of being overly generous. A laid-off friend may feel uncomfortable if you pay the full tab at a restaurant. Instead, find a reason to treat him/her, say, to a bottle of wine to “toast new beginnings.”
Give your friend an opportunity to shine. If he plays tennis better than you, make a tennis date. If she is a computer whiz, ask for technology help (so long as it is not obvious). Or invite him to volunteer with you — it may give him a feeling of accomplishment. Especially in the early days after a layoff, emotions can be raw. Your friend may be more sensitive, more impatient and less tactful than usual. Don’t take it personally. This, too, will pass.
Bottom Line/Personal interviewed Nancy Collamer, author of The Layoff Survival Guide (available as an e-book at http://www.layoffsurvivalguide.com).
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Ilsa, you were right about this blog. I am glad I found something to share. I just wish I could share some of my time with you. It has been very difficult since you left.
I don’t know how to reach you so I thought I would try here. I love you and wish you would return. Who cares what others think, I thought our love was bigger than all of them.
See, I am writing this knowing our friends read this blog. I don’t care how they feel if it means that you will not be comfortable being who you are.
Come back. I will always be here for you.
Love
Rhonda
October 21st, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Big Insurance has been spending millions trying to gut health care legislation. But until last week, they were trying to put a positive spin on it, claiming they support reform.
Now they’ve declared open war—launching new TV ads designed to scare seniors and releasing a bogus report that’s been widely condemned as completely inaccurate.1
We’ve got to force conservative Democrats in Congress to make a choice: They can either side with Big Insurance against health care reform or side with President Obama and the overwhelming majority of Americans who want a public health insurance option.
That’s why we’re expanding our efforts to call out key Democratic senators in their home states. We’ll match the money that Big Insurance is throwing into the fight with the passion and energy of local MoveOn members who are determined to show that these senators’ constituents are demanding real health care reform.
It’s a grassroots effort, but we need to raise $200,000 today to help these volunteer leaders make a splash in the media. That’ll take donations from 70 people in San Francisco. Can you chip in $200 to support our work?
https://pol.moveon.org/donate/doubledown.html?id=17616-7692656-q8PrV1x&t=3
We’re closer than we’ve ever been to real reform. Poll after poll shows Americans want a public health insurance option, four of five congressional bills include one, and progressives are standing firm.
But insurance and HMO interests have poured millions into the campaign coffers of conservative Democratic senators, some of whom are now opposing the public health insurance option and threatening to block real reform.
And now that Big Insurance has come out publicly against reform, we’ve got a great opening to hold these Democrats accountable. That’s why we’re organizing MoveOn members to take them on in their home states.
It’s never been a secret that Big Insurance would do just about anything to stop real reform that forces them to compete, improve their care, and lower skyrocketing health care costs.
The problem for them is, Americans want and need real reform, and are willing to fight for it. We’ve got a game plan to win, and with your help, we can make it happen.
October 21st, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Michelle
I see that you are doing ads now. I think that that is a good idea. Now if everyone who reads your blog would click on at least one of the ads every time they return to read an article or post a comment that would help your revenue.
Well? Why not. It only takes a click.
October 21st, 2009 at 10:00 pm
I spent 3 hours and 40 minutes watching the movie “Gods and Generals.” It was the first part of a triology. I am a 23 year old black man. My father is black and my mother is white. I watched it at home with relatives from both sides.
I have been a reluctant reader of your blog Michelle because it seems to be divided between the whites and the OTWs. Since I am a product and member of both camps i hate to feel that I am being forced to take sides.
But watching that movie changed something in me. The producers shamelessly portrayed the members of the Confederates States of America as honorable men fighting for a noble cause.
They were always quoting or invoking god’s name as if they were the good guys. They even sprinkled the scenes with black men and women to loved their masters and prayed for their safety. There were relatives of mine and their friends hurling angry epithets at the Union soldiers. As if they weren’t aware that the CSA was fighting to keep other human beings as slaves. Me, for example.
Now, I hate them. I don’t want to but all I can think about is their glee over the power being white would have given them back then. My cousin had the nerve to comfort m with the remark that I would be alright because I could pass for white.
I do pass for white at my firm. I am a successful contractor because they think I am white. I never bothered to notice before how we never hire any black women to work in the front office. I have even looked over the fact that we only hire latinos to do the hard labor but even for that kind of labor we don’t hire black men.
The partners are “born again” religious fanatics unless their wives are not with them, then they prey on the young women they hire to do the office work. I am just as guilty, but not as hypocritical.
Now, when I look at my mother, I wonder why my father married a woman who has no clue about what it means to be a black man in white bigoted america. It’s obvious that in her day she was a knockout and if my experience is any indicator, as a white woman she loves being taken by a big black man.
My older brother and I look almost identically, except he is the color of my father, black as the ace of spades. I like women of color and he loves white women. I get off when they see this pale white man with a nine inch dick. I’m a half inch bigger than my big brother. I know because we grew up measuring them before we fucked the local treats. We have always shared our conquests.
I miss him because I had to move away to begin passing for white. He is a federal judge, but I make millions more than he does each year with my real estate investments. Even though he married a white woman, we still don’t socialize because I am still passing.
Mother says I shouldn’t worry about what anyone would say because I am as white as they are. As i said, she hasn’t a clue. I love my mother. She is a great mom. My childhood was very memorable because of her nurturing and caring. She was harder on by brother because he was two years older and she made him take care of me. But it made me worship him because he never let me feel threaten by anyone, even though, I was two inches taller when I was 16 and out weighted him by 45 lbs.
Today, I love him as much as i did when we were mere lads. But he has never gotten over me leaving home and changing my name to pass for white. So our relationship remains an uneven tolerance.
I suppose it is some form of poetic justice that I would come to despise the race I coveted so much. I can’t put up with people who can pretend that a part of our history was something else to suit their desire to justify their bigotry.
i have decided to take my family’s name back and head home. Our father is dead and mother could use some company. I just had to tell someone how I felt.
David
October 21st, 2009 at 10:04 pm
After listening to Anonz I’m beginning to think that the decision has already been made by the powers that be to run the economy with the special interests taking the bulk of the profits and to hell with the middle class and poor.
For the last 30 years the working class has gotten clobbered and now this is the final nail in the coffin. What they want is a beat down compliant worker who is afraid to ask for any benefits least they join the swelling ranks of the unemployed.
The high jobless rate and loss of real earning power is desatined to become the norm.
October 21st, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Put the kool aide down, look out the window, read a book, listen to anyone besides faux news. Reality is out there and it’s not as scary as you’ve been led to believe.
October 21st, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Government jobs like mailman for the post office or a teacher or administrator in a public school or a profressor in a public college or in engineering or architecture for highways or public housing or mental health worked or healthcare workers in public funding psychiatric hospitals and state run medical centers or construction for public works or parks or buildings or bridges or librarians in public libraries or government positions in the actual government branches or soldiers in the US military or rangers in state parks – how many jobs is that??
In 1933, FDR was staring down the barrel of a loaded gun with unemployment sky rocketing to 25 percent the year he took office. The US entered world war II in 1941.
In those 8 years, FDR’s social projects cuts unemployment in less than half bringing it close to where it is right now at around 12 percent without really increasing the national debt hardly at all WITH GOVERNMENT JOBS through the new deal legislation.
October 21st, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Sorry, you feel that way David. I saw that movie and it made me proud to be a white man. I had relatives that fought on both sides. I don’t think the war was about freeing the negros. It was more about whether the new states would be admitted as free or slave states.
I don’t think the southerners treated their slaves badly. It was a way of life back then. I don’t think you should blame members of your family for pondering what it would be like to be absolute masters of their environments.
Your feelings of hypocrisy concerning the southern faith in God is misplaced. After all the South is still today considered the “Bible Belt” of this great country. God is the center of our existence here in the South.
We may have our differences in this great country, but you remember we elected a black man as president. Racism is a thing of the past. If you doubt that, check the White House. There are minorities living there as the First Family.
Be proud of you white heritage. It made Obama the man he is. Do you think he would have been as successful if he was pure nigger?
Hank
October 21st, 2009 at 10:41 pm
Congratulations Michelle for achieving your goal. We made ours here in Spokane, too.
October 21st, 2009 at 10:47 pm
Michelle,
I met Madaline’s aid today. We talked about the next phase against the evil men who are using the RG to cower us with beatings and threats against the lives of our family members. This time the world will hear our anger.
I am ready to bear any hardship to win my liberty. I hope that if i live through this you will see to making me a Girlz.
Teyrawah
October 21st, 2009 at 10:51 pm
What’s fundamental is the pervasive attitude in America of: It’s okay to cheat, lie, and steal to get what’s yours. We live and breathe this precept all day everyday.
Dishonesty is not only expected. It’s accepted. Our entire government is one huge lie machine. We handle our business as a people by lying to ourselves.
Half of America hates and despises that other half that is ruining everything for us all.
Also, the idea that we can somehow manufacture or create jobs at will is totally false. You have to have a just and honest country first. Until you do nothing will go right.
Our foundations, made of sand, have washed away into the sea. We are left now to grab and claw at the last vestiges of what was once a proud, honest and hard working heritage.
Once you kill something it doesn’t come back. Our back has been broken. What we are experiencing is the dues we have to pay for our prior transgressions. No Obama or Huffington or McChrystal or Geithner can just fix it and make it all better.
October 21st, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Obama inherited this mess from the man you people who are bitching the most elected to two terms. He and his administration used scare tactics to get us to give up most of our rights and to allow them to reward dishonesty, cronyism and incompetence.
Now you people are trying to scare us into believing that Obama and his administration can’t fix this mess.
My advice to you is to continue to say no to anything proposed by Obama, you will not stop the train of change he is conducting. So take a seat and enjoy the ride.
Sharon
October 21st, 2009 at 11:04 pm
Hafa adai, Peter, I agree with you 100%. I also agree with this person’s answer to the archbishop.
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Someone should tell the archbishop that pedophilia is a sin. One would think that he would have his hands full dealing with the priests that are attacking our young boys and girls.
If he his not aware that pedophilia is a sin, the the police of Guam should stop in an inform him that his refusal to deal with his band of sexual perverts is illegal because he could be considered an aider and abettor.
He is hiding behind the cloth of the church and using that same cloth to divert attention from the child abusers he represents by attacking a defenseless segment of our society.
Someone needs to tell the archbishop that the church has made many things a sin that were later changed by an attitude that is more sensitive to the needs of the people and their general intellectual maturity.
Part of that maturity has forced the church to eliminate many things that the church could exploit as sins to the uneducated, but not to the intellectually informed. Homosexuality is becoming one of them.
Once the church following comes to learn that homosexuality is not a lifestyle choice but God created condition like heterosexuality.
Unlike the ant-christ among us who use the name of our Lord to foster hate and strife among us, God loves all his children. Get a clue archbishop. You need to confess to someone, or you will preside over some fire in hell with your sermons of hatred.
I am a catholic who can detect the presence of an anti-christ among us, even one who uses the cloth of the church to lead the followers of His church astray. Perhaps a closer watch of your priests, would be in order at this time. Show the people of Guam your concern by weaning out the pedophiles you preside over.
May God save you form your hatred
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Amado
October 21st, 2009 at 11:10 pm
Something I found on the net.
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Q: Supplementing with fish oil makes me burp and feel bloated. How can I prevent this?
A: Different brands of fish oil contain different concentrations of the heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). To minimize gas, choose a brand that requires taking the fewest capsules to provide 3,000 mg daily of combined EPA and DHA… and take with meals. If symptoms persist, reduce to 2,000 mg daily and build back up over four weeks. Check the expiration date — rancid oil may cause more digestive upset and tissue-damaging oxidation.
Unless the manufacturer advises against this, store capsules in the freezer and swallow them frozen — they may be digested more slowly and produce less gas. If none of this helps, switch to krill oil, which some people find easier to digest. It also provides omega-3s, though it has less vitamin A and no vitamin D.
Our inside source: Jane Guiltinan, ND, is a clinical professor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health, Seattle, and past president of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
October 21st, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Zen Lill
My face accupressure is proving to be wonderful. I wanted to thank you for continuing to provide us with your wonderful advice. I look forward to seeing your column when I tune in.
Grace
October 21st, 2009 at 11:17 pm
You are very welcome, Michelle. i never miss a day reading your blog. I often check back several times to check on the latest entries.
Helena
October 21st, 2009 at 11:20 pm
GUAM – Naomi Tacuyan Underwood, former Guam resident and 1998 graduate of Harvest Christian Academy, was recently named as one of the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the U.S., a recognition given by the Filipina Women’s Network (FWN) to women for their exceptional work in their fields of expertise and for their inspiring leadership and achievements in the U.S. workplace and communities.
Naomi was nominated for FWN’s recognition as a “Behind the Scenes Leader” by close friends and mentors Charmaine Manansala, the highest ranking Filipina in the Obama Administration, and Vida Benavides, a political strategy consultant with the Dewey Square Group, and by selection committee member Gloria T. Caoile, a widely respected AAPI labor leader. “Her unequaled passion and commitment to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) empowerment through voter mobilization, her leadership qualities in always connecting all members of the AAPI community in rallying on issues that affect them, sets her above the rest. She brings with her values, attributes and incomparable skills to any endeavor,” said Caoile.
“As a Filipina Guamanian, I am so proud yet humbled to join the ranks of women whom FWN has honored with this award. I truly stand on the shoulders of giants– many of these FIlipina American women have inspired me and mentored me toward a life of public service and advocacy. Guam is never far from my heart, and whether near or far, I hope to continue to use my skills and experiences to benefit Guam and the Philippines, as well as our larger Asian American and Pacific Islander community,” said Tacuyan Underwood.
Naomi is currently APIAVote’s Deputy Director, managing media and partner communications, and providing media strategy trainings and technical assistance for APIAVote partners. In the 2008 elections, APIAVote was instrumental in garnering unprecedented attention on the growing importance of the AAPI vote, and in empowering and equipping local organizations and coalitions to conduct voter registration, education, and mobilization.
Naomi recently graduated with a Master’s in Public Policy (MPP) degree at the UCLA School of Public Affairs, concentrating on community development and public management. For her degree, Naomi fulfilled a Policy Fellowship with the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she worked on Hawaiian homelands community development issues. At UCLA, she was a Research Associate on a forthcoming Asian American Studies Center project on community-based organizations and their asset building programs.
Naomi has also been active in the legislative push to restore full veterans’ benefits to Filipino World War II veterans, and remains committed to ensuring that Filipino veterans are recognized for their service and attain the benefits that were recently passed by Congress. A recent milestone in the fight for equity was Congress’ passing of the America Recovery & Reinvestment Act, in which a lump sum benefit for Filipino American veterans was included and is now being distributed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Naomi has also served on the board for the D.C. chapter of the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum, where she worked on a national lobby day for the reauthorization of the Violence Against Woman Act (VAWA).
Naomi graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Print Journalism and Asian/Pacific/American Studies from New York University in 2002. She graduated with honors from Guam’s Harvest Christian Academy, where she received Guam’s Congressional Achievement Award upon her graduation in 1998. She currently resides in Alexandria, Virginia, with her husband Ricardo Hurao Underwood. She is the daughter of Bonifacio & Ruth Tuazon Tacuyan of Tamuning, Guam and the daughter in law of UOG President Robert A. Underwood.
For more information visit http://www.filipinawomensnetwork.org/fwn100-2009.
This news announcement was prepared by a media release from the Filipina Womens Network.
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:39 am
Michelle:
I get up take care of the family( 2 boys, 1 girl, 1 husband) get them off to work and school and then hurry to get in to work. My boss allows me to get in at 9:30.
I try to check your blog in between those duties and immediately after I get to work via my Iphone. I live in Las Vegas. It drives me loony when you publish late.
Please don’t think I am getting on you case for when you publish. I understand that you have chores and priorities that dictate when you can publish. I just want you to know that your blog means a lot to me.
Thanks for all you do
Veronica
October 22nd, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Hey Michelle,
I was speaking to my father about health care and the possibility of new tax laws hurting him. Much to my surprise he said that America had been good to him and he would be happy to pay his fair share.
Much like TK is proud of his son, I was very proud of my father’s willingness to help out.
I had no idea this could affect him, but happy to learn that he did not care and that his attitude was what it was.
I have been unable so far to phone my representatives (busy or full-up voicemails). Will try again tomorrow. Should have put more effort in contacting them. I have been receiving tons of e-mail from OFA and giving them all the support I can.
As far as FOX news goes, why stop at the end of the year? I plan on boycotting them permanently. F**ck em.
I will try these calls again tomorrow. I have the whole day free.
Al