Jason Yurcic talks and reads poetry at the UNM Bookstore, bookstore.unm.edu, in honor of National Poetry Month.
The son of a murdered father and addict mother, Yurcic spent his youth at his grandfather’s junkyard in Albuquerque. A former professional boxer turned poet, he overcame a threatened 16-year jail sentence and a life of gangbanging and drugs.
Yurcic’s poetry collections include “Odes to Anger” and “Voice of My Heart.” He works with New Mexico poet Jimmy Santiago Baca to bring writing workshops to prisons, juvenile detention centers and schools for at-risk youth.
Congressman Jeff Flake (R-AZ) asking General Barry McCaffrey, U.S. Army (Retired) Adjunct Professor of International Affairs a question about state sponsored terrorism in Cuba.
by Candyce Torres, University of New Mexico-Talk Radio News Service
This morning in a press conference Democrats gathered to celebrate President Obama’s 100th day in office and Senator Harry Reid (D-Nev.) expressed his disappointment in the Republicans saying that it would have been good for the country if they had chosen to work with the Democrats and said that they will continue to “extend an open hand across the aisle.”
by Christina Lovato, University of New Mexico-Talk Radio News Service
Yesterday morning in a press conference Democrats gathered to celebrate President Obama’s accomplishments and Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) praised the president saying, “President Obama’s leadership has been like that of a world class chef.”
At a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Hearing, United States Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano says that the U.S. has 50 million courses of anti-viral medication to help with the swine flu and 25% of the stockpiled courses are being released with priority given to states with confirmed cases and border states. All states will ultimately get resources by May 3rd.
University of New Mexico – Talk Radio News Service
Is swine flu the pandemic we know is coming? According to federal agencies and a blue-ribbon panel of experts: maybe. The situation is early enough and changing fast enough that we can reasonably hope for the best even as we plan for the worst. This primer is designed to help you do just that.
Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter, a long time Republican, talks about the influences he had from Democratic leaders leading up to changing parties, speaking specifically about being influenced by Vice President Joe Biden and Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell.
By Michael Ruhl, University of New Mexico – Talk Radio News Service
Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter talks about the importance of having a moderate wing of each party, and how that played into his decision to defect to the Democratic Party.
By Michael Ruhl, University of New Mexico – Talk Radio News Service
The campaign to Rebuild and Renew America Now!, a coalition of 116 national and over 700 state and local progressive, labor and advocacy organizations working together to pass the President’s budget held a press conference this afternoon and said they are confident that Congress will do what is best for the American people, and that is to pass it. Alan Charney, the Program Director for US Action said that the budget is “transformative,” and said that it will set the U.S. on a road to long term recovery.
“What started me on this color business (see “Colors”) was the generally bad reputation that yellow struggles under. Never mind that yellow can be associated with gold and sunshine and buttercups and ribbons ‘round the old oak tree. Never mind that it has become a very popular color for sporty cars lately—my late, lamented Metro convertible was a brilliant yellow. On balance, yellow has suffered a bad rep, or rap, through the centuries.” A video blog by Jerry Shea, UNM professor emeritus. From the original blog at MacInstruct.com, Sept. 15, 2008.
General David Petraeus says before Congress that it is important for soldiers to have an expanded understanding of Afghanistan, so that the army can function better as a whole.
This morning U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton addressed the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Operations and stated that the $7.1 billion requested in supplemental funds for State Department operations and foreign assistance is a significant sum but expressed that it is only a fraction of what the U.S. spends each year on national security.
Michelle Holtby talks about her book, “Bipolar No More: A Memoir of Hope and Recovery,” which chronicles her own journey in rebuilding her life after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and offers hope and help to others living with mental illness and their families and friends. The talk was presented at the University of New Mexico Bookstore, bookstore.unm.edu.
Talk Radio News Service speaks with Congressman Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) about the natural flood disasters in North Dakota and his efforts to pursue recovery for the state and victims. Pomeroy indicated that recent floods have been record breaking.
by Christina Lovato, University of New Mexico-Talk Radio News Service
Vice President Joe Biden speaking on Earth Day regarding the recovery act to fund fuel alternatives and advanced technology vehicles. Biden was also joined by Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, Representative Donna Edwards (D-MD) and U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD).
This UNM Parent Connection Workshop focuses on getting student jobs and on the path to meaningful careers. UNM Career Services expert Marty Apodaca talks to families about ways students can explore interests that may lead to a college major, how to find summer internships, co-ops and employment opportunities, and how to land a job after graduation. The video includes a short tour of the UNM Career Services Office, which is open to students, alumni and the community year-round.
UNM’s parent workshops are held the first Wednesday of each month. Visit Parent Relations.
Speaker Pelosi along with Congressmen Henry Waxman (D-CA), and Ed Markey (D-Mass.), released a draft of comprehensive energy legislation, known as the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. Pelosi says that the U.S. must be first with the establishment of this legislation.
