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Georgiana is the subject of the movie "The Duchess" (currently on Netflix) and a relative of the young Prince and Princess of Cambridge. Get the Ultimate Fan Guide -- with plot points, history, and what happened to the historical characters -- for only 99 cents!
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The Green Party has continually opposed entry into war and has consistently called for the immediate return of our troops, in stark contrast to the Democratic and Republican parties.
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Reflections on Occupy Wall Street, with photos, fun, and good wishes for the future. eBook, Occupy Wall Street: What Just Happened? (Only $.99 !) In the eBook, the Occupy movement is explored through original reporting, photographs, cartoons, poetry, essays, and reviews.The collection of essays and blog posts records the unfolding of Occupy into the culture from September 2011 to the present. Authors Kimberly Wilder and Ian Wilder were early supporters of Occupy, using their internet platforms to communicate the changes being created by the American Autumn.
The eBook is currently available on Amazon for Kindle; Barnes & Noble Nook ; Smashwords independent eBook seller; and a Kobo for 99 cents and anyone can read it using their Kindle/Nook Reader, smart phone, or computer.
I wrote this story this morning, it’s a first draft. I wrote it because I heard my chiropractor telling one of his patients over and over again not to do any work for Thanksgiving. I thought that people who are older, or people who are sick this Thanksgiving, or people with disabilities, could use a […]
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Biggest Jack-O’-Lantern Ever “Grandfather, you told me you would give me the biggest Jack-O’-Lantern I’ve ever seen.” “That I will, Juliane,” Grandfather assures his ten-year-old granddaughter, “and now is the time.” “Oh, Grandfather, where is it?” she asks, darting her eyes over the back field. “All I see are left-there pumpkins. I don’t see a […]
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[Easy Anthems did a similar thing last year. Coincidence? I think not. -IW] Dear Friends, We at Columbia Records are happy to announce the October 13 release of Bob Dylan’s brand new album of holiday songs, Christmas In The Heart. Christmas In The Heart will be the 47th album from Bob Dylan, and follows his […]
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What better way to celebrate the 4th of July, than to sign up for a class about strengthening our democracy? Asa Gordon is Chair of the D.C Statehood Green Party Electoral College Task Force; a member of the Green Party Black Caucus Organizing Committee; and is the founder and Executive Director of the Douglass Institute […]
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KW: Our old friend Sonny Meadows just released a new CD, “Tolerance.” We will definitely be telling you more about it soon. Though, since Sonny was so timely to get it out last month, thought we should definitely tell you about the song, “Family Reunion 4th of July.” You can hear a preview of the […]
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Noting that the Jones Beach air show on Memorial Day weekend is largely about the military showing its might, the local peace groups staged a counter-demonstration. They made Newsday with their perspective. Full story at Newsday: here. (excerpt at read more)
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Today, onthewilderside celebrates Cynthia McKinney’s birthday, and St. Patrick’s Day. In seeking an Irish connection to our world of mostly New York and United States politics and culture, the best idea we came up with is The Limerick Blogger. We made friends with them during the Malachy for Governor campaign.
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2011 update: Phil says “Early Spring!” See this year’s predictions from a few ground hogs at onthewilderside: here Important update for 2011: The Malverne Ground Hog Day event was canceled due to the weather. (Mel will call in his report!). Please check with organizers before heading out to Wednesday morning events. Update 2010: Phil says […]
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2012: To see Malverne Mel on Long Island, go to Nassau County on Feb 2nd. Event listing: here. Important update for 2011: The Malverne Ground Hog Day event was canceled due to the weather. (Mel will call in his report!). Please check with organizers before heading out to Wednesday morning events. Update 2011: For this […]
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KW: I just wanted to jot some things about the world around me. It is snowing up a storm outside our window in lovely, Long Island, New York. ..
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2008 New Year’s Letter by Thay from Plum Village — Deer Park Monastery A letter to all my spiritual children, as the year comes to an end… I remember the last time I met Dr. King, in Switzerland, at the “Pacem In Terris” conference organized by the World Council of Churches in 1968. Dr. King […]
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