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Recorded (4pm EST): November 16, 2008.
Topic: Today's show will address the following:
 

Proposition 8: Proposition 8 is a California State ballot proposition that would amend the state Constitution to restrict the definition of marriage to a union between a man and a woman.
It overturned a recent California Supreme Court decision that had recognized same-sex marriage in California as a fundamental right.

1. Civil marriage and Civil Rights
2. Is a marriage between two people of the same sex equal to the marriage between a man and a woman?
3. What about the children? How do gay/lesbian relationships affect children? How do you think it will affect children?

Please join us for an engaging discussion and be prepared to participate.

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Recorded (4pm EST): November 9, 2008.
Topic: November is relationship month on Kingdom Building, we are continuing our discussion on relationships, but this show is a little different. When we talk about relationships, we usually think about between a man and woman, but we are going to cover much more than that today.  The topics covered in this show include,

• The 2008 Election of Barack H. Obama
• The relationships that we have with ourselves,
• Relationships within our community, and
• The recent events dealing with Proposition 8:  California State ballot proposition that would amend the state Constitution to restrict the definition of marriage to a union between a man and a woman.  It overturned a recent California Supreme Court decision that had recognized same-sex marriage in California as a fundamental right.
  
  
  We discussed the items listed. Make sure you tune in for an engaging dialog with Bishop Couzens and our listening audience. 

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WASHINGTON, DC - The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) has issued the following information regarding the availability of tickets for the 56th Presidential Inaugural Ceremony on January 20, 2009:
Tickets to the 56th Inaugural Ceremonies will be provided free of charge and distributed through Members of the 111th Congress. The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies does not provide tickets to the public. Members of the public interested in attending the Inaugural Ceremonies should contact their Member of Congress or U.S. Senators to request tickets.

The public should also be aware that no website or other ticket outlet actually has inaugural swearing-in tickets to sell, regardless of what they may claim. Tickets will not be distributed to Congressional offices until the week before the inauguration and will require in-person pick-up.

"Any website or ticket broker claiming that they have inaugural tickets is simply not telling the truth," said Howard Gantman, Staff Director for the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. "Tickets for the swearing-in of President-elect are all provided through members of Congress, and the President-elect and Vice President-elect through the Presidential Inaugural Committee. We urge the public to view any offers of tickets for sale with great skepticism."

The members of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies are: Senator Dianne Feinstein, Chairman; Senator Bob Bennett, Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Committee; Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid; Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer; and House Republican Leader John Boehner.
 

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Award-winning Pianist's Born To Play Nominated For "Instrumental CD of the Year"

Nashville, TN (November 6, 2008) - TAQA Records USA is pleased to announce that award-winning pianist/producer/songwriter and TAQA Records USA recording artist Barry D.'s highly acclaimed project Born To Play has been nominated for a 2009 Stellar Award in the "Instrumental CD of the Year" category. Other nominees in the category include Jeff Majors, Angella Christie, Courtney Nero and Esther Williams & Davey Yarborough. The 24th Annual Stellar Awards will be taped for broadcast at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. on Saturday, January 17, 2009. The show will be hosted by comedian Sinbad and acclaimed gospel recording artist Yolanda Adams.

Don Jackson, CEO of Chicago-based Central City Productions, said the awards show will continue to have first-run broadcast television syndication on more than 100 affiliates around the country in the first quarter of 2009 and will also be shown on cable through a new partnership with the Gospel Music Channel.
"I am so honored to be included as a Stellar nominee. It underscores the fact that God does keep all of His promises," says Barry D. "This is certainly an exciting milestone for myself and TAQA Records, and I intend to be a good steward of the blessings that God has given me."

A GMA Dove Award nominee, winner of the gospel category in the prestigious Billboard Songwriting Contest and a finalist in both the distinguished John Lennon Songwriting Contest and the 2007 Independent Music Awards, Barry D.'s musical accomplishments have caught the ears of the Smooth Jazz industry as well as the CCM and gospel markets. His strong chops have afforded the pianist the opportunity to work with many of the up and coming jazz giants in New York's ritzier clubs, but it is his versatility that has captured the attention of some of the biggest names in the music industry. Fans will recognize his signature riffs on records by R. Kelly, David Foster, Mario Winans, Anastacia, Donna Summer, Linda Eder, Nothing but the Girl, Robin S., Changing Faces and Junior Vasquez. Barry D. has performed at Carnegie Hall and has shared the stage with such outstanding performers as Phil Collins, Phil Keaggy, Sister Sledge, Natalie Grant, Nicole C. Mullen, Selah, Jaci Velasquez and Anointed. His songs have been recorded by popular recording artists, including gospel legend Marvin Sapp, who leads the pack of nominees for the 2009 Stellar Awards with nine nominations.

Born to Play blends pop, funk and both smooth and acoustic jazz vibes, creating rich textures and heart-warming melodies that tell a story. The album is produced by Barry D. (Rain) and co-mixed by Barry D. and Josh McDonnell (Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, Queen Latifah).

Barry D.'s Born To Play is available on TAQA Records USA, a division of TAQA Entertainment, and is distributed in the CBA market by New Day Distribution and Central South Distribution. For more information on Barry D. and his album, Born To Play, visit www.taqarecordsusa.com.