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Credit: KFYO.com International Election Monitors:  The OSCE and ODIHR The OSCE is the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.  As the world's largest regional security organization, with a membership of 56 States, it addresses security-related concerns encompassing potential problems with elections, globally. Although it has legitimate authority, its decisions are not legally binding. The mission of the OSCE, among others, is to enhance transparency in elections around the world,

Credit: White House After Hurricane Sandy devastated the East Coast, the presidential candidates took the opportunity to exercise the presidential tradition of addressing the masses, ensuring victims of a secure future, and offering humanitarian aide. The aftermath of the superstorm proves to be a prime opportunity for candidates to emphasize a more genial, non-policy focused persona. Governor Romney has the ability to play up his connection to the "everyman" and not the billionaire. It is a f

The Washington Post put it simply:  “Obama has been aggressive about bolstering the federal government’s capability to respond to disasters, while his Republican challenger believes that states should be the primary responders in such situations and has suggested that disaster response could be privatized.” Thus, the two Presidential candidates have sharply different views – Obama supports FEMA while Romney would curtail the federal role and even transfer as much responsibility as possible from

The Washington Post put it simply:  “Obama has been aggressive about bolstering the federal government’s capability to respond to disasters, while his Republican challenger believes that states should be the primary responders in such situations and has suggested that disaster response could be privatized.” Thus, the two Presidential candidates have sharply different views – Obama supports FEMA while Romney would curtail the federal role and even transfer as much responsibility as possible from

Most must come to terms with their own sweet tooth. Frosted Robin Cupcakes,which is located in Seaport Village that promises to serve up not only delicious cupcakes but organic hot teas and coffees too.  Owner Sheree Harrison who is originally from the Cayman Islands, but moved to San Diego and decided to open up her second cafe, Frosted Robin Cupcakes. "Our 'Cayman Spice' cupcake is one of the closest to my heart since it was created by adapting my Mom’s recipe for my favorite dessert, custard

credit: Evergreen Solar The Legislative Analyst's office has given an independent analysis of Prop 39. The report has been the mainstay for Proposition 39 proponents who often echo the estimated creation of 40,000 green-energy jobs. This characterization is slightly misleading. The Legislative Analyst's Office released a different report back in May of 2010, under the title 'Reconsidering the Optional Single Sales Factor,' that said: This figure suggests that mandatory single sales could prod

The Cost of Campaigning, as reported by the Center for Responsive Politics In an attempt to earn the highest office of the United States of America, both Mitt Romney and Barack Obama have set records in spending, with the cost of campaigning skyrocketing daily. As the presidential candidates talk about solutions, there is a void in policy making, replaced instead by campaign rhetoric, and above all, campaign fundraising. Projected by the Center for Responsive Politics, fundraising and campaign

Credit: Shawn M. Griffiths Early voting in Texas began on Monday, October 22. There are over thirteen million people registered to vote in the state and, while some of these people will choose to not participate in the voting process this year, many of the individuals who do will vote sometime between now and Friday, November 2. As I opened the door to the Cedar Hill Government Center, I was astonished by how long the line was to vote. It was 2:30 on a Tuesday afternoon and the line stretched

Early voting in Texas began on Monday, October 22. There are over thirteen million people registered to vote in the state and, while some of these people will choose to not participate in the voting process this year, many of the individuals who do will vote sometime between now and Friday, November 2. As I opened the door to the Cedar Hill Government Center, I was astonished by how long the line was to vote. It was 2:30 on a Tuesday afternoon and the line stretched from one end of the building

On Monday, early voting began in Texas along with seven other states, including Washington, DC. No one is expecting any surprise upsets in statewide races in the Lone Star State, but voters in two important battleground states, Colorado and Wisconsin, can also head to the polls for the first time in the 2012 general elections. Texas is far from a battleground state. It is decidedly Republican and will be for many elections to come. It may be close to a decade before the state even has a chance