http://bravenewfilms.org/topics/volunteer 2008-10-12T12:48:50Z http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/56924-minnesota-canvasses-for-barack 2008-10-12T12:48:50Z barackobama <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UXCjSGQYRtg&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UXCjSGQYRtg&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/56924-minnesota-canvasses-for-barack"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/69205" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Sign up now to volunteer at <a href="http://MN.barackobama.com">MN.barackobama.com</a> </p> </div> <a href="/blog/56924-minnesota-canvasses-for-barack">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/56762-how-to-canvass-in-nevada 2008-10-12T12:48:51Z barackobama <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5w08W1lE2WY&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5w08W1lE2WY&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/56762-how-to-canvass-in-nevada"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/69007" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Get tips for canvassing on behalf of Barack. For more info on how you can help in Nevada, visit <a href="http://nv.barackobama.com/drivetonevada/">nv.barackobama.com</a> </p> </div> <a href="/blog/56762-how-to-canvass-in-nevada">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/56703-carole-king-gives-canvassing-advise-to-pennsylvanians 2008-10-12T12:48:52Z barackobama <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/LDlx5ASOy3E&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/LDlx5ASOy3E&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/56703-carole-king-gives-canvassing-advise-to-pennsylvanians"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/68937" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Singer Carole King talks with Obama supporters at the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia and gives advise on the best practices for canvassing.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/56703-carole-king-gives-canvassing-advise-to-pennsylvanians">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/56301-david-plouffe-s-strategy-update-october-7-2008 2008-10-10T16:50:41Z barackobama <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/M1_-7tBejYs&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/M1_-7tBejYs&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/56301-david-plouffe-s-strategy-update-october-7-2008"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/68475" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Campaign Manager David Plouffe gives a strategy update from debate prep in North Carolina. Volunteer to support Barack Obama in the four days before the election at <a href="http://my.barackobama.com/giveaday">my.barackobama.com</a> </p> </div> <a href="/blog/56301-david-plouffe-s-strategy-update-october-7-2008">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/56206-in-the-engine-house-at-tom-murray-s 2008-10-12T14:23:16Z freckldnred <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/iQXxj2tseCs&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/iQXxj2tseCs&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/56206-in-the-engine-house-at-tom-murray-s"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/68368" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>While at the MRSR Volunteer BBQ, Tom had the Engine house open, so I took the opportunity to film, here's all the Engines put together in no certain order.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/56206-in-the-engine-house-at-tom-murray-s">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/56190-walking-the-grounds-at-tom-murray-s 2008-10-12T14:23:16Z freckldnred <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QEdhkCkfMqs&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QEdhkCkfMqs&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/56190-walking-the-grounds-at-tom-murray-s"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/68350" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>During the MRSR Volunteer Picnic at Tom Murray's home, I walked, and filmed some of his tracks, and features, including the Trestle that faces the lake. I hear Tom say he has close to 2 miles of track. Sadly, it was too wet to take the trains out. Wet rails don;t so much for traction.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/56190-walking-the-grounds-at-tom-murray-s">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/55538-come-to-colorado-to-volunteer 2008-10-06T08:50:36Z barackobama <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/N8zZV7xh1Ls&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/N8zZV7xh1Ls&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/55538-come-to-colorado-to-volunteer"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/67318" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Borderstate residents come to Colorado to help our campaign for change. Visit <a href="http://CO.BARACKOBAMA.COM">CO.BARACKOBAMA.COM</a> for more info.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/55538-come-to-colorado-to-volunteer">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/55262-colorado-recruits-volunteers 2008-10-04T18:49:19Z barackobama <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Es3aOTuxe3Y&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Es3aOTuxe3Y&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/55262-colorado-recruits-volunteers"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/67012" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Obama staffers and supporters in Colorado encourage border state residents to take time to help out. Visit <a href="http://co.barackobama.com">co.barackobama.com</a> for more info.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/55262-colorado-recruits-volunteers">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/55184-come-to-ohio 2008-10-03T16:48:54Z barackobama <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JYZ54575V4E&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JYZ54575V4E&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/55184-come-to-ohio"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/66924" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Let's win this thing!</p> <p>http://OH.BARACKOBAMA.COM</p> </div> <a href="/blog/55184-come-to-ohio">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/52507-should-the-us-institute-a-universal-draft 2008-10-02T18:51:19Z FORAtv <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zd0jW3ZvViY&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zd0jW3ZvViY&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/52507-should-the-us-institute-a-universal-draft"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/63707" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Complete video at: <a href="http://fora.tv/2008/07/03/Why_Change_the_Military">fora.tv</a> </p> <p>A Panel of military and public policy experts argues against a universal draft to replace the current all-volunteer military. This program was recorded in collaboration with the Aspen Institute's Aspen Ideas Festival 2008.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Why Change the Military? New Adversaries, New Technologies, and a New Generation of Soldiers</p> <p>A panel discussion at the 2008 Aspen Ideas Festival featuring Admiral Gary Roughead, Jim Steinberg, Robert Kaplan and moderated by Lloyd Howell.</p> <p>Robert D. Kaplan is a correspondent for The Atlantic, where he has reported for the magazine from Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Latin America, and the United States. He also serves as a senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security in Washington. His books include Hog Pilots, Blue Water Grunts: The American Military in the Air, at Sea, and on the Ground; Imperial Grunts; Eastward to Tartary: Travels in the Balkans, the Middle East, and the Caucasus; The Coming Anarchy: Shattering the Dreams of the Post Cold War; An Empire Wilderness: Travels Into America's Future; The Ends of the Earth; The Arabists: The Romance of an American Elite; and Balkan Ghosts: A Journey Through History, all of which grew out of Atlantic articles. He has been writing as a foreign correspondent for more than twenty years.</p> <p>Admiral Gary Roughead is the 29th chief of Naval Operations. Previously, he served as commandant for the United States Naval Academy, chief of legislative affairs for the Department of the Navy and deputy commander for the US Pacific Command. He is one of only two officers to have commanded the Fleets in the Pacific and Atlantic, and he was commander of the US Fleet Forces, where he was responsible for ensuring Navy forces were trained, ready, equipped and prepared to operate around the world, where and when needed. He has received numerous awards, including the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal and the Legion of Merit.</p> <p>James Steinberg is the dean and J.J. "Jake" Pickle Regents Chair in Public Affairs at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. Previously, he was vice president and director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution. He served as deputy national security adviser to President Clinton and has also served in the State Department as chief of staff, director of the policy planning staff, and deputy assistant secretary for analysis in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research.He is the author of many books and chapters on foreign policy and national security topics, including Protecting the Homeland 2006/2007 and An Ever Closer Union: European Integration and Its Implications for the Future of U.S.-European Relations.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/52507-should-the-us-institute-a-universal-draft">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/51825-virginia-republicans-for-obama 2008-09-12T12:46:22Z barackobama <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/uHJo2BRHLVI&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/uHJo2BRHLVI&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/51825-virginia-republicans-for-obama"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/62888" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Virginia Republicans from across the Commonwealth discuss why they are voting and volunteering for Barack Obama.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/51825-virginia-republicans-for-obama">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49835-kathleen-sebelius-speaks-to-iowa-s-volunteers 2008-08-28T00:47:11Z barackobama <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vDpNLbnTTwk&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vDpNLbnTTwk&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/49835-kathleen-sebelius-speaks-to-iowa-s-volunteers"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/60483" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Governor Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas encourages Iowans to get involved in Barack's campaign for change.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/49835-kathleen-sebelius-speaks-to-iowa-s-volunteers">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49708-barack-encourages-nc-to-get-involved 2008-08-27T16:54:48Z barackobama <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/u2qKF87DuhE&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/u2qKF87DuhE&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/49708-barack-encourages-nc-to-get-involved"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/60305" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Barack asks North Carolininians to join their local Change Crew at nc.barackobama.com.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/49708-barack-encourages-nc-to-get-involved">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49264-a-message-to-michigan-voters-from-speaker-nancy-pelosi 2008-08-26T18:55:04Z barackobama <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7hGhexCL2tc&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7hGhexCL2tc&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/49264-a-message-to-michigan-voters-from-speaker-nancy-pelosi"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/59727" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi delivers a message to Michigan voters.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/49264-a-message-to-michigan-voters-from-speaker-nancy-pelosi">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/48761-michigan-volunteer-team-leaders 2008-08-25T22:49:55Z barackobama <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qIVXPkA9Tz0&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qIVXPkA9Tz0&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/48761-michigan-volunteer-team-leaders"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/58760" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Become a Volunteer Team Leader in Michigan. Visit mi.barackobama.com for more information.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/48761-michigan-volunteer-team-leaders">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/47477-obama-s-volunteers-in-pennsylvania 2008-08-20T11:00:31Z barackobama <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VKAXIloCOpo&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VKAXIloCOpo&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/47477-obama-s-volunteers-in-pennsylvania"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/56322" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Volunteers at two Philadelphia field offices share their stories about why they're donating their time to Barack Obama's campaign in Pennsylvania.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/47477-obama-s-volunteers-in-pennsylvania">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/38942-dul-hill-and-max-kennedy-at-psu-5-14-08 2008-06-16T09:32:15Z barackobama <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZGyeVYGmPXw&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZGyeVYGmPXw&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/38942-dul-hill-and-max-kennedy-at-psu-5-14-08"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/43963" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Former "West Wing" actor Dulé Hill joined Max Kennedy at Portland State University to speak with students about the importance of getting involved in these last days before the Oregon Primary.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/38942-dul-hill-and-max-kennedy-at-psu-5-14-08">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/37679-super-volunteer-for-obama-in-raleigh-nc 2008-06-07T14:38:06Z NCDem Amy <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GyctwMC1fgY&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GyctwMC1fgY&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/37679-super-volunteer-for-obama-in-raleigh-nc"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/42469" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Dedicated volunteer for Obama discusses why he is supporting Barack Obama for President, from the Raleigh NC Obama HQ</p> </div> <a href="/blog/37679-super-volunteer-for-obama-in-raleigh-nc">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/37525-volunteer-guns 2008-06-10T18:38:09Z MobLogicTV <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GLRU7KEkwNc&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GLRU7KEkwNc&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/37525-volunteer-guns"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/42304" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>A new force has arisen on the streets of Los Angeles. They're volunteers. They have guns. And they only get $50 a month.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/37525-volunteer-guns">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/36340-saleem-from-pittsburgh 2008-06-06T15:31:56Z barackobama <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1kAo-ITEjx0&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1kAo-ITEjx0&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/36340-saleem-from-pittsburgh"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/40776" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>A longtime volunteer with the campaign, Saleem tells us his technique for getting volunteers.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/36340-saleem-from-pittsburgh">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/36171-stephanie-from-pittsburgh 2008-06-16T03:29:56Z barackobama <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/84bsSpQOwpQ&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/84bsSpQOwpQ&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/36171-stephanie-from-pittsburgh"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/40537" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Stephanie was one of the first volunteers in the Pittsburgh area.</p> <p>Become a volunteer today! <br />http://pa.barackobama.com/gotvpa</p> </div> <a href="/blog/36171-stephanie-from-pittsburgh">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/25518-ron-paul-volunteer-precinct-leader 2008-06-10T15:35:31Z chucksheen <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_1po79IYnfg&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_1po79IYnfg&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/25518-ron-paul-volunteer-precinct-leader"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/27539" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p></p> </div> <a href="/blog/25518-ron-paul-volunteer-precinct-leader">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/22946-volunteer-for-chris-dodd 2008-10-12T14:25:02Z chrisdodd <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jM0H0eGjd8s&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jM0H0eGjd8s&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/22946-volunteer-for-chris-dodd"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/24490" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Chris Dodd asks people to come to Iowa to volunteer for him on the path to caucus victory. <br />http://chrisdodd.com</p> </div> <a href="/blog/22946-volunteer-for-chris-dodd">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/10195-tony-blankley-sees-military-draft-in-future-to-protect-oil 2008-06-17T21:30:46Z HotPotatoMash <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7lOr5l_wKXw&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7lOr5l_wKXw&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/10195-tony-blankley-sees-military-draft-in-future-to-protect-oil"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/10349" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>He worries about defending the oil fields and says military recruitment has been hurt by obesity and urban couch-potatoes.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/10195-tony-blankley-sees-military-draft-in-future-to-protect-oil">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/5639-deborah-rodriguez-the-kabul-beauty-school 2008-10-04T21:37:11Z FORAtv <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/o60Th_7t29o&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/o60Th_7t29o&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/5639-deborah-rodriguez-the-kabul-beauty-school"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/4913" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Complete video at: <a href="http://fora.tv/fora/showthread.php?t=912">fora.tv</a> </p> <p>Deborah Rodriguez, founder of the Kabul Beauty School, explains why she decided to leave her home in Michigan to join a humanitarian aid group in Afghanistan.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Deborah Rodriguez talks about "The Kabul Beauty School: An American Woman Goes Behind the Veil."</p> <p>Rodriguez and co-author Kristin Ohlson tell the story of the beauty school that manages to survive in the middle of Kabul. It lifts the veil of secrecy about the vibrant women who were her students there. -- Book Passage</p> <p>Deborah Rodriguez has been working as a hairdresser since 1979. In 2002, Rodriguez helped found the Kabul Beauty School, the first modern beauty school and training salon in Afghanistan. Rodriguez is now director of the school and owner of the Oasis Salon and the Kabul Coffee House, all located in Kabul where she lives with her Afghan husband.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/5639-deborah-rodriguez-the-kabul-beauty-school">Watch the video</a>