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Campaigns tread carefully into world of Web 2.0
Posted on February 15, 2007 by iwilder
By Heather Havenstein, Computerworld Editor’s Note: This article was originally published at Computerworld.com. Presidential candidates have discovered that being on the Web means more than posting a few glitzy pictures, speech transcripts and an “e-mail me” link. Hoping to tap into the growing popularity of Web 2.0 applications like blogs and popular social networking sites […]
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Debate over Iraq must address the war as an impeachable crime
Posted on February 15, 2007 by iwilder
Greens to Congress: Debate over Iraq must address the war as an impeachable crime, not as a strategic blunder requiring more U.S. troops to correct Congress must cut off funding for all U.S. military actions in Iraq, compelling President Bush to call the troops home, say Greens, citing Vietnam War precedent WASHINGTON, D.C. — Green Party leaders urged Congress, […]
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Kevin Bacon offers Six Degrees grants & more
Posted on February 15, 2007 by iwilder
Kevin Bacon is offering six, $10,000 grants to nonprofits through SixDegrees.org, a new web site in partnership with Network for Good that builds on the popularity of the “small world phenomenon” to inspire giving to charities online. Through SixDegrees.org, nonprofits and individuals can create charity badges to fundraise for their favorite causes on their own […]
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tonite: George Wallace, NYC 2.15.07
Posted on February 15, 2007 by iwilder
George Wallace, editor of Poetrybay, kicks off a new monthly event in Manhattan’s BOWERY POETRY CLUB, set for the third Thursday of every month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. The series will feature poets in performance from local, national and international scenes. Inaugurating the series on February 15, 2007 is Wallace, with guest poets Patricia Carragon and Sarah […]
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Is Your Fridge Running (Efficiently)?
Posted on February 15, 2007 by iwilder
Appliances account for about 20 percent of a household’s annual electricity use. Since most of our nation’s electricity is generated from fossil fuels (such as coal and natural gas), which contribute to global warming and air and water pollution, replacing older appliances with more efficient Energy Star-rated models can go a long way toward reducing […]
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Vermont Becomes First State to Call for US Troop Withdrawal from Iraq
Posted on February 15, 2007 by iwilder
Wednesday, February 14th, 2007 The Vermont State Legislature made headlines yesterday when lawmakers passed resolutions in both the House and Senate calling for the immediate and orderly withdrawal of US troops from Iraq. We speak with the original author of the House resolution, Representative Michael Fisher. [includes rush transcript] The Vermont State Legislature made headlines […]
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Jim Frazzitta sings Ride High
Posted on February 14, 2007 by iwilder
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Judith Zweiman, Tom Romeo, & Chris Merwin 2/24/07
Posted on February 14, 2007 by iwilder
Dear Fans and Future Fans of The Song Box: The Song Box Eighth Season! This month in Seaford on the same program: Old Friends (Judith Zweiman & Tom Romeo) … World musician Chris Merwin Fourth Saturday, February 24 at 8pm $10 donation for performer, + voluntary optional donation for Song Box expenses + Canned goods for needy Please bring […]
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Where to find lists of peace bills
Posted on February 14, 2007 by iwilder
From Kimberly: In my much more spunky post, I was in search of any bills before Congress which actually called for getting out of Iraq NOW, and which were not thinly veiled proposals to support or condone the Iraq War retroactively. I feel better. Found a few resources to at least track the bills. And, […]
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Ban paperless voting
Posted on February 14, 2007 by iwilder
“Congress must ban paperless voting in time for the 20ection. As voters, we support Rep. Rush Holt’s paper ballots bill.” Too many voters are still stuck with paperless electronic voting machines—machines that are vulnerable to tampering and malfunction. A new bill in Congress would ban paperless voting. It’s got enough support to pass, but time […]
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Hard Luck: Joe Crookston & Joe Rock 2/17/07
Posted on February 14, 2007 by iwilder
Come see a couple of Joes and sip a cup o’ Joe !!! THE FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY OF HUNTINGTON’S Our Next Super Concert Joe Crookston on the same program withJoe Rock THIS — Saturday, Feb 17th at 7:30 pmCome hear this exciting showFor details on these performers visit http://fmshny.org/hard.htm or call 631-661-1278
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Stop the Democrats’ pro-war treachery
Posted on February 14, 2007 by iwilder
A green and research librarian points people to the following site to study the bills before Congress. Please keep checking for more information: http://thomas.loc.gov/ ________________________________________________________ A message sent to greens and to anti-war list-serves: Come on! We need help. We need the careful and wise among us to look closely at these alleged anti-war bills and deconstruct […]
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Greens would welcome Nader and former Black Panther Party Chair Elaine Brown to 2008 Presidential run
Posted on February 14, 2007 by iwilder
GREENS WOULD WELCOME NADER AND FORMER BLACK PANTHER LEADER ELAINE BROWN TO 2008 PRESIDENTIAL RUN Hartford, CT- State Green Party leaders welcomed the news that home state past Green Party nominee Ralph Nader is considering another Presidential run in 2008 and that former Black Panther Party leader Elaine Brown is close to announcing her run […]
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