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THOMAS FRIEDMAN * Wikipedia Commons

Webcast Today: Friedman to Address Municipal Officials
*TODAY, FRI., NOV. 14, 2008, ON A LIVE WEBCAST FROM 1:30 - 3:15 P.M., best-selling author and New York Times' journalist Thomas Friedman will discuss today's hottest topics for America's cities | Friedman will discuss the economic downturn, high energy costs, and how to create sustainable communities in response to climate change. He is a featured speaker at the National League of Cities’ (NLC) annual Congress of Cities in Orlanda, FL. Friedman authored three best sellers and has just released a fourth book, “Hot, Flat, and Crowded.” | To view the 1:30 p.m. live webcast, visit nlctv.org or Click Here>

CARL MUMPOWER: Current Asheville city council member
and former Republican congressional candidate * Campaign photo

Mumpower Thanks WNC for Support During His Failed Run for Congress
*'WE DID JUST FINE,' SAYS CARL MUMPOWER, After Losing to Incumbent Rep. Heath Shuler | Writes Mumpower in a Nov. 13, 2008, public statement: "Our campaign burned shoe leather and tire rubber all over WNC. We worked day and night in one of the largest districts, hit every county hard and often, and never let off the gas for a full year. We not only fought to the front against our opponent and his Party, but we also fought to the rear against a corrupt Republican leadership structure that placed power, party, and popularity before principles." | For Mumpower's complete "We Did Just Fine" statement, Click Here> | For recent news about the Mumpower-Shuler contest, Click Here>

FLY YOUR RECYCLED FLAG * America Recycles Day photo

Asheville Recommits to Recycle Nov. 15
*ASHEVILLE JOINS NATIONAL 'RECYCLES DAY' Effort on Nov. 15 | To support National American Recycles Day, the City of Asheville encourages residents to actively participate in the City’s recycling program everyday. To encourage participation in the City’s program, residents can electronically fill out a recycling pledge form and register to win prizes. | To download the recycling pledge form and prizes, Click Here> | To join Asheville’s residential recycling program, contact Curbside Management at 828-252-2532. | For America Recycles Day info, Click Here>

CECIL BOTHWELL: Asheville's Tireless Author and Activist * Campaign photo when running for Buncombe County Commission earlier this year

Bothwell to Read at Malaprops Nov. 20
*A WHOLE LOT OF 'PURE BUNKUM' about Convicted Sheriff  Bobby Medford | At 7 p.m., on Nov. 20, at Asheville's favorite independent bookstore, Malaprop's in Downtown Asheville, treat yourself to a local star. Asheville's tireless activist, author, investigative journalist and candidate for local office -- Cecil Bothwell -- will read from his latest book about Buncombe's infamous sheriff, Bobby Medford, who was recently convicted and sentenced for his dasterdly deeds. | For details about Bothwell's appearance at Malaprops, Click Here> | For Bothwell's Blog, Click Here> 

  POLITICS

Apply for Vacant Seat on City Council by Nov. 26
*HOLLY JONES' SEAT AVAILABLE due to her win as Buncombe County commissioner | City Council will review applications during the next 30 days and make a decision by Dec. 9, 2008. | For details and application form, Click Here>

Ashvegas: Bellamy to Run for Re-election
*LOCAL BLOG SCOOPS NEWS about Mayor's Second Term Bid | Apparently the first to pick up on a recent comment that Mayor Bellamy intends to run for re-election in 2009, visit one of Asheville's best political blogs, Ashevegas: Click Here>