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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.
Elizabeth Benjamin at her Daily News blog posts two great articles about the real reason for the coup. Reason #1: Redistricting Reason #2 to Reason #100: Outlined by Dan Jenison of Newsday
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Pisces Cafe is our favorite eatery, and the best place in the world for an interesting cup of tea. Pisces is usually opened for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Though, this weekend, they will also be open on Sunday (June 7, 2009) to celebrate the sidewalk festival in Babylon Village – Spring Fling. Pisces […]
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(excerpt from) Newsday Some Long Island shellfish beds closed May 28, 2009 HUNTINGTON, N.Y. – Environmental officials have temporarily closed about 2,200 acres of Long Island shellfish harvest areas after a potentially lethal toxin was found in mussels. The state Department of Environmental Conservation shut down the shellfishing beds Wednesday in Huntington Town waters. The […]
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(excerpt from) The Suffolk Times Article by Julie Lane Legislation that would require an FAA study of helicopter flight patterns over the region has been passed by the House, but change won’t come in time to provide relief to local residents this summer… If the bill passes in the Senate and goes into law, the […]
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A Newsday story states that Shinnecock Indian Nation in Southampton is close to recognition by the federal government that will bring special acknowledgment and important benefits. In addition, if recognition happens, the Shinnecock will probably seek permission to have a gambling center, probably somewhere off the reservation. Story at Newsday: Shinnecock: We see ‘certain path’ […]
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The article below focuses largely on characters and alliances related to the special district issue. Though, it is also important to note the general direction of legislation which may force local governments to consolidate special districts. Some citizens are not aware that their tax bills include items –such as water tax and sewer tax and […]
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Update for 2010: Some results and link to 2010 Newsday info is at onthewilderside: here. _______________ For 2009…Newsday reports that all but 3 districts pass budgets. Article is here: Patchogue-Medford, Shoreham-Wading River budgets defeated Full results from Newsday are: here
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2012 Update Current election results for May 2012: See onthewilderside post: here. ________________________________________________________________ Post with info and links on 2010 Long Island school district votes: http://www.onthewilderside.com/2010/05/17/info-and-links-on-school-budget-votes-on-long-island-for-tues-may-18-2010/ Wed. May 20, 2009 update: Full LI school district results at Newsday: here Full Results for North Babylon School District are: here Today, Tuesday, May 19, 2009, is the […]
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Many people in Long Island are opposed to Donald Trump’s proposal to build a huge catering hall at Jones Beach. An article in cityfile suggests the project may be failing. And, also that Donald Trump is worth a lot less money than most people think. (Also, note that Trump Magazine has failed.)
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Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m. – Open Mic Night at the canvas gallery Join canvas for an evening of music, poetry, comedy and talent, hosted by musician Joe Iadanza and featuring music from Scott MacDonald. Doors open at 7 p.m. for registration and performances start at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5, which includes refreshments […]
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Here’s some great Live Music on Long Island. Venue addresses/phones/URLs at end of all listings. Please scroll down. Corrections and Comments are welcome. Support Live Music on Long Island. For more information about great live music on LI and elsewhere, Please also visit Michael Kornfeld and Glen Roethel’s excellent website: www.acousticmusicscene.com Gary Schoenberger Day […]
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An early, Earth Day event…get your juices flowing… “How-To Save the Earth in Two Minutes” Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009 Time: 8pm (sharp, so everyone gets a turn to present!) Place: First United Methodist Church in Amityville 25 Broadway/rt110 (Southmost end near Merrick Rd/Montauk hwy Suggested donation: $6. Less if necessary, more if possible. Please […]
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SPRING Easy Anthems is playing tonight Wednesday, April 8th at Nag’s Head Bar in Huntington Village (next to Besito restaurant) We are part of the Battle of the Bands and we need your vote! 9:00 PM Hope you can make it out! Love to see all of you! Hugs Vanesa and Phil P.S. Today is […]
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