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Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire: The Ultimate Fan Guide [Kindle] $0.99.
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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.
Harumph. That man Golisano stirs up all this trouble in the NY State Senate, and he is not only a resident of Florida, but trying to stir things up in Florida by running for office there. Harumph.
Filed under: 3rd party, Long Island Politics, New York State Politics, News, politics, third party | Tagged: Charlie Crist, Florida, Golisano, Governor Crist, Independence Party, new york, Tom Golisano | 2 Comments »
Please turnout this Saturday, June 20, from 11am to 2pm, for an anti-LNG event held by the Surfrider Foundation NYC Chapter at Rockaway’s 90th Street Beach on Long Island, NY. The event will include a rally (they’ll have signs, etc. but feel free to bring your own), a press conference with some elected officials, a […]
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Hi everyone- This has been a busy month for immigration reform advocates, and we’ve had lots of blog posts about President Obama’s (somewhat delayed) immigration meeting with Congressional leaders, as well as posts about legislative priorities like the DREAM Act. Despite the president’s postponements, we still feel the time is right for change, and […]
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On Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 7pm, the Babylon Green Party Gathering will feature Nonviolent Communication (NVC) practitioners Sue Tibke and Greg Wills speaking about Understanding Empathy as a Tool for Peace.
Filed under: 3rd party, activism, Anti-War, Babylon Politics, election, elections, grassroots democracy, Green Party, long island, Long Island Politics, News, nonviolence, Peace, politics, Press Release, progressive politics, third party, To Study Up On Nonviolence, US Politics, war | Tagged: babylon, compassionate nonviolent communication, empathy, Gregg Wills, nonviolent conflict resolution, nvc, pisces cafe, Sue Tibke, Suffolk County | Leave a Comment »
If you live in a village in Long Island, you may need to vote this week. While some village elections were in March, there is a spate of them now, this third week of June, including some on Friday, June 19, 2009.
Filed under: local, long island, Long Island Politics, News, politics | Tagged: Brian Gilbride, Ed Gregory, long island, results, Sag Harbor, Tim Culver | Leave a Comment »
NYCLU Seeks Records Regarding Suffolk County’s Rejection of Same-Sex Marriage Ad The New York Civil Liberties Union today filed a formal freedom of information request for records regarding Suffolk County’s recent rejection of a local LGBT rights group’s attempt to place advertisements expressing support for same-sex marriage on county buses. Related:The NYCLU’s Freedom of Information […]
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Kimberly writes: Newsday reported that “Long Island would benefit from State Senate GOP takeover.” Who are they to say? Though, unfortunately, the Newsday pronouncement has been taken as a fact and re-reported in various venues. Who in Long Island will truly benefit by two corrupt elected officials, joining with the Republican Party, to steal power […]
Filed under: local, long island, Long Island Politics, New York State Politics, News, progressive politics, rants | Tagged: abortion, charities, Feminism, Hiram Monserrate, non-profits, NY, Owen Johnson, Pedro Espada, reproductive rights, State Senate | Leave a Comment »
Hello all, Some important and fun and worthy things…..please read. Any questions, or for more info, don’t hesitate to contact me on any of the items listed below. I will be in Albany tomorrow (Monday) for LI Lobby Day. Will report back on this soon. Thanks! Patricia, Friends of the Edgewood Preserve. Update! YOGA FOR […]
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Dear Friends, Assembylman Phil Ramos and Senator Owen Johnson have re-introduced a 2009 version of the legislation to transfer surplus Pilgrim state land to the Edgewood Preserve. As you may recall, last summer the same bills passed both houses (Assembly, 140-0 and Senate 48-7), but Governor Paterson vetoed it, bowing to pressure from federal Congressmen […]
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Due to Unfortunate circumstances the Wednesday, June 3, 2009 Babylon Green party meeting will have to be cancelled. -IW On Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 7pm, the Babylon Green Party Gathering will feature bluesy folk-jazz musician Stephanie Carlin. www.BabylonGreens.org The event will be held at Pisces Café, 14A Railroad Avenue, Babylon, NY (631-321-1231)www.piscescafe.net map) Come […]
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Ian’s mother, Carole Joyce Wilder of Copiague, Long Island, New York, died Sunday night, May 31st. Carole graduated from Hunter College of the City of NY in 1953, and later studied and worked as a social worker. She founded CJ Enterprises; sold advertising for the Babylon Beacon newspaper; and from 1988-1992 was Executive Assistant to the Commissioner […]
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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 […]
Filed under: Environment, local, long island, Long Island Politics, News, US Politics | Tagged: Hamptons, helicopters, long island, noise pollution | Leave a Comment »
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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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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