● Howard Zinn

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Howard Zinn: The Prominent Influential Historian
Will Be Missed By Many

Howard Zinn (August 24, 1922 – January 27, 2010) American historian and professor emeritus at Boston University's Political Science Department . The author of many books, including A People's History of the United States, Howard Zinn was a civil libertarian, political activist, and an early opponent of US involvement in Vietnam. He was a powerful voice for the people and spoke out against corporate dominance, and urged the public within the US to resist corporate tyranny. He was also active in the civil rights movement and the anti-war movements in the United States. Howard Zinn died on January 27, 2010, of a heart attack at the age of 87 while traveling in Santa Monica, California. He is survived by his daughter Myla Kabat-Zinn.

"He's made an amazing contribution to American intellectual and moral culture. He's changed the conscience of America in a highly constructive way." -Noam Chomsky

Not only did he give us a better understanding of how history is written, disseminated, and recorded (and for whom), he gave us an otherwise lost history, that we so greatly needed to hear. He will not be forgotten. Arguably, the most important historian of American history, he has inspired many to seek the truth at all costs. Because, not knowing the truth, is ultimately, the greatest cost to society.

"He was a person of real courage and integrity, warmth and humor. He was just a remarkable person." -Noam Chomsky

He will be greatly missed.

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● Happy Mother's Day !!!

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Mother's Day was originally an anti-war day.

Mother's Day Proclamation
by Julia Ward Howe (anti-war activist),
a call for peace and disarmament. 1870.

"Arise then, women of this day! Arise all women who have hearts, whether your baptism be of water or of tears!

"Say firmly: 'We will not have questions decided by irrelevant agencies. Our husbands shall not come to us reeking of carnage for caresses and applause. Our sons shall not be taken from us to unlearn all that we have been able to teach them of charity, mercy, and patience. We women of one country will be too tender to those of another country to allow our sons to be trained to injure theirs. From the bosom of a devastated Earth a voice goes up with our own, it says "Disarm! Disarm!" The sword of murder is not the balance of justice. Blood does not wipe out dishonor, nor violence indicate possession.'

"As men have forsaken the plow and the anvil at the summons of war, let women now leave all that may be left of home for a great and earnest day of counsel. Let them meet first as women, to bewail and commemorate the dead. Let them solemnly take counsel with each other as to the means whereby the great human family can live in peace, each bearing after his time the sacred impress not of Caesar, but of God.

"In the name of womanhood and humanity, I earnestly ask that a general congress of women without limit of nationality be appointed and held at some place deemed most convenient and at the earliest period consistent with its objects, to promote the alliance of the different nationalities, the amicable settlement of international questions, the great and general interests of peace."

Mother’s Day for Peace:
A Dramatic Reading of Julia Ward Howe’s
Mother’s Day Proclamation
http://democracynow.org/...

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● The Bailout & The Stimulus

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Bipartisanship seems to only exists when policies serve the rich. As soon as we start talking about education, infrastructure, the environment, and healthcare, things that benefit the many as opposed to the wealthy few, we then seem to have a lot of division and talk about wasteful spending. It's not considered wasteful when the money is going straight to the top. That somehow is necessary. Building schools and public transportation, hiring teachers and workers, somehow is seen as unnecessary, wasteful, and certainly not job creation, even though, the jobs being created and performed directly benefit the community as a whole. Somehow we could barely imagine not bailing out the failed banks and failed Wall Street firms that created this economic crisis with their reckless lending and trading practices. Bailing out the failed businesses of the wealthiest criminals on the planet (with essentially no oversight) who have created a multilayered global crisis, is seen as unavoidable in our nation's capital, while your interests are wasteful, if they're even recognized at all.

After 30 years of deregulation, Congress approves a stimulus package that will help to curb the emerging crisis created by decades of privatization and lax oversight. Friedmanism has failed. It is time to pick up the pieces and realize the obvious forgotten truth; that markets need rules, regulation, and oversight.

The Stimulus Package is not enough. It takes some steps in the right direction after 28 years of running in the wrong direction. We still have our work cut out for us. The resistance movements against corporate tyranny must push harder and further to inform the public and pressure Washington.
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The Truth about the Wall Street Bailout: How "Free Market Capitalism" Really Works. Nader and Chomsky Explain the Game, a Nanny State to Take Care of the Rich


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● Democracy Now - Live

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Democracy Now Live
democracynow.org
A daily TV/radio news program, hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez, airing on over 750 stations, pioneering the largest community media collaboration in the U.S.

democracynow.org

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● Inauguration 2009

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The Inauguration of Barack Obama,
the 44th President of the United States

Democracy Now's Special Inauguration Coverage
http://democracynow.org/pages/inauguration

View the extended (3-hour) broadcast by Democracy Now! of the inauguration of Barack Obama. It is wonderful to experience this historic event with real interesting and informative commentary (in direct contrast to the corporate media) by the talented hosts', Alice Walker and Amy Goodman. If you didn't see this event hosted by Democracy Now!, you missed out. If you don't believe me, watch it and tell me I'm wrong. If you were actually there in person, even better, but don't let that stop you from missing out on this amazing coverage of this historic event. See it again (for the 1st time, as they say), it's worth it.

Podcast Video Download
http://democracynow.org/pages/inauguration

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● OBAMA FASHION SHOW

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OBAMA FASHION SHOW
Making the Lavender Skirt ( Yajaira ) U:RESIST®

Making the Lavender Skirt ( Yajaira ) U:RESIST®
http://uresist.com/fashion/models/yajaira
http://youtube.com/uresist#p/a/u/1/QTrM-cVQlkI
Yajaira preparing for the U:RESIST show:
WEAR YOUR RESISTANCE!... Fashion Show @ La Pregunta

U:RESIST is supporting Obama, but with opened eyes. We know that in order for him to do what needs to be done, it will take a lot of pressure from his base. Voting for the bailout was a huge disappointment. Nader is probably right, he always is. The peace movement knows that it will take a lot of work to get him to end the Bush wars, especially since he spoke of escalating the war in Afghanistan.

Yajaira Ferrer: Designer / Model / U:RESIST® Partner
Kurt Riebel: Artist / Designer / U:RESIST® CEO

Music by H.O.L.M.
(The History of Luminous Motion) Kurt Riebel & David Lanfair
http://uresist.com/blog/2009/09/holm.html
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● WEAR YOUR RESISTANCE FASHION SHOW

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[RESIST CORPORATE TYRANNY]	☮ ✿ PEACE FLOWER

● WEAR YOUR RESISTANCE FASHION SHOW
This Wear Your Resistance fashion show was a celebration of hope and activism for political change towards social justice. The show was intended to inspire each of us to wear our values, making social change a part of our everyday experience, and to keep the conversation going, the pressure on, and to never let up in our efforts to hold those in power accountable. Wear your resistance and be a conversation piece for peace. ☮

WEAR YOUR RESISTANCE!... fashion show
at La Pregunta Arts Café: http://lapregunta.net

Models: (in order from the start of the video)
..........Chelsea Grace
..........Aviv Golani
..........Mira Steinzor
..........Natalia Bonilla
..........Olivier Sada
..........Yajaira Beltre
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..........Kurt Riebel

U:RESIST® ● ● ● WEAR YOUR RESISTANCE!...
WEAR YOUR RESISTANCE FASHION SHOW ● ● YouTube Page

The Campus [CCNY]
ARTICLE: http://uresist.com/press
FANTABULOUS FUN WEAR FOR ALL SHAPES & SIZES:
by Jacquelyn Brown
Issue date: 11/17/08 Section: Arts/Culture

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● FASHION SHOW

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FASHION SHOW
Red Skirt '08: Yajaira's beautiful legs - U:RESIST®

Red Skirt '08: Yajaira's beautiful legs - U:RESIST®
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http://youtube.com/user/uresist#p/u/3/4_uRJVlG4sU
Yajaira discussing the making of a red skirt for the U:RESIST fashion show "WEAR YOUR RESISTANCE" at La Pregunta Harlem, New York. Music by Kurt Riebel.

Yajaira Ferrer: Designer / Model / U:RESIST® Partner
Kurt Riebel: Artist / Designer / U:RESIST® CEO

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● WEAR YOUR RESISTANCE!...

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U:RESIST® ● ARTICLE: http://uresist.com/press

http://youtube.com/user/uresist#p/u/4/9vaVT4Zo-x0

WEAR YOUR RESISTANCE!... fashion show
at La Pregunta Arts Café: http://lapregunta.net

Models: (in order from the start of the video)
..........Chelsea Grace
..........Aviv Golani
..........Mira Steinzor
..........Natalia Bonilla
..........Olivier Sada
..........Yajaira Beltre
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..........Kurt Riebel

● WEAR YOUR RESISTANCE FASHION SHOW
This Wear Your Resistance fashion show was a celebration of hope and activism for political change towards social justice. The show was intended to inspire each of us to wear our values, making social change a part of our everyday experience, and to keep the conversation going, the pressure on, and to never let up in our efforts to hold those in power accountable. Wear your resistance and be a conversation piece for peace. ☮

[RESIST CORPORATE TYRANNY]	☮ ✿ PEACE FLOWER

The Campus [CCNY]
ARTICLE: http://uresist.com/press
FANTABULOUS FUN WEAR FOR ALL SHAPES & SIZES:
by Jacquelyn Brown
Issue date: 11/17/08 Section: Arts/Culture

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● Remember Brad Will

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Remember Brad Will
on the 2nd Anniversary of his Death
Brad lived a courageous, inspiring life fighting for justice, peace, and human rights.
Brad Will, activist/videographer/journalist: killed by the State response to the Oaxacan movement for justice and freedom. Friends of Brad Will demand justice: justice for Brad, justice for the people of Oaxaca and the end of the corrupt brutal rule of Ulises Ruiz. Those who tried to help Brad are now being put on trial.

http://friendsofbradwill.org
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_Will
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● The Story of STUFF! with Annie Leonard

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We have bought into a system...
● ● ● The Story of STUFF! ● ● ● with Annie Leonard

● ● ● The Story of STUFF! ● ● ● with Annie Leonard
http://storyofstuff.com
From extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes connections between environmental and social issues, and calls us to create a more sustainable and just world.

We have bought into a system, in which buying stuff is our ultimate purpose. We have to change this system. ...first through awareness... then ultimately, to sustainability. Buying less of what we don't need is always important, but the ultimate goal is sustainability. And this goal, we must demand. ...renewable energy, sustainability of products and production - [ Production without Destruction. ]

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● RESIST G.M. FOODSTUFF

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● ● ● ... ...

● In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto.
....-Michael Pollan
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● The Omnivore’s Dilemma. Author Michael Pollan advises, “Don’t Buy Any Food You’ve Ever Seen Advertised.”

Michael Pollan, one of the nation’s leading thinkers and writers on food. The author of several books about food, including The Botany of Desire, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, and In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto, warns of the processed food industry’s co-option of “sustainability” and its vast spending on marketing, Pollan advises to be wary of any food that’s advertised.

On Democracy Now May 14, 2009
http://democracynow.org/2009/5/14...

"The CDC, Centers for Disease Control, estimates that of the $2 trillion we’re spending on healthcare in this country, $1.5 trillion is for the treatment of preventable chronic disease. Now, that’s not all food, because you have smoking in there, too, and alcoholism. But the bulk of it is food." -Michael Pollan

"The most salient point is simply, [we] are not going to be able to tackle either the healthcare crisis or climate change unless [we] look at our food system. In the case of climate change, food is responsible for about a third of greenhouse gases, the way we’re growing food, the way we’re processing it and the way we’re eating. And the healthcare crisis... ...we are not going to be able to reform healthcare, which depends on getting the cost of healthcare down, without addressing... ...the catastrophe of the American diet. So we need to address it. It’s really the shadow issue over these other two issues." -Michael Pollan

omni·vore |ˈämnəˌvôr|
noun
an animal or person that eats food (or foodstuff)
of both plant and animal origin.

ORIGIN late 19th cent.: from French, from Latin omnivorus ‘omnivorous.’
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food·stuff |foōd·stəf|
noun
A substance with some foodlike qualities that can be used or prepared for use as food, but generally lacks the health benefits of real food.
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On Democracy Now February 13, 2008

In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto by Author, Journalist Michael Pollan on Nutrition, Food Science and the American Diet. Acclaimed author and journalist Michael Pollan argues that what most Americans are

consuming today is not food but “edible food-like substances.” His previous book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals, was named one of the ten best books of 2006 by the New York Times and the Washington Post. His latest book, just published, is called In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto.

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You say potātō,
I say genetically modified foodstuff.
I agree with Michael Pollan, in that what most Americans are consuming today is not food but “edible food-like substances.” I've often said that we shouldn't even have to have the term "health food", since food by definition should already be healthy. Unfortunately, the categorizes have been reversed, where pancakes, potatochips, and cheeseburgers are considered to be real food, while carrots and celery are considered to be rabbit food, hence not real food.

I also agree that thinking about food in terms of Nutrition defined by "the experts" can be misleading. Although, I think if we redefine nutrition to mean whole organic foods (usually plants) then it does serve a purpose. Most people that I've talked to don't really care that much about nutrition, maybe for the reasons discussed by Michael Pollan. Maybe people intuitively know there's a problem with nutritional science, so they ignore the whole idea of whether or not, what they're consuming is "good or bad" for them. Or, they just don't care because culture and tradition trump nutrition almost every time. Every time, that is, until they merge, which they increasingly are. But right now "nutrition" is the dysfunctional way, in which we make these health decisions about our eating habits, if we make these decisions at all.

My opinion varies from Michael Pollan a little on a small point, where he claims that people are eating or shopping in an effort to advance their health. This is true to a degree, but from my experience, people still eat according to how and where they were raised. It's just that, culture has been taken over by capital. It is the influence of big business on culture and nutritional science that is the problem. Michael Pollan recognizes this point. The difference in my opinion from his is simply that he sees this as a turning away from culture and pleasure, where I see it as a cultural shift, and manufactured wants replacing genuine pleasure.

Most people still do eat according to their culture, but the dominant cultures in the U.S. are increasingly influenced and determined by unregulated market forces. Yet, another example of what deregulated markets should not determine. Maybe the health of our bodies is in direct proportion to the health of our economic system. With regulations that only protect capital and not consumers, seeds that don't reproduce, and genetic modification, now not even our fruits and vegetables are safe. Fortunately, there's a growing resistance to this trend and the only question is whether or not we will be informed and act in time.

Also see:
● Campaign against Genetically Modified Organisms
● Monsanto: Planting Local Seeds, Sprouting Global Effects

✿ > ☠ foodstuff ... YOU SAY TOMĀTŌ, I SAY RĒSIST ! ...or genetically modified edible food-like substance.

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♥ Happy Valentine's Day !!!

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♥ Happy Valentine's Day !!! ♥


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● Resident Bush's Last Day in Office Countdown Clock

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residency |ˈrez(ə)dənsē; ˈrezəˌdensē|
noun ( pl. -cies)
• the fact of living in a place : a government ruling allowed the right to residency.
• a residential post held by a person.


resident |ˈrez(ə)dənt; ˈrezəˌdent|
noun
a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis.
• a bird, Bush, butterfly, or other animal of a species that does not migrate or travel abroad.
• a person who boards at a boarding school.
• historical a British government agent in any semi-independent state, esp. the governor general's agent at the court of an Indian state.

adjective
living somewhere on a long-term basis : he has been resident in the White House for a long time.
• living at a school, office, or institution : resident students.
• (of a computer program, file, etc., such as, a virus implanted, spread on the DIEBOLD TOUCH-SCREEN VOTING MACHINES ) immediately available in computer memory, rather than having to be loaded from elsewhere.

DERIVATIVES
residentship |-ˌ sh ip| noun ( historical).

ORIGIN Middle English : from Latin resident- ‘remaining,’ from the verb residere (see RESIDE ).

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resident

noun
the residents of D.C. INHABITANT, local, citizen, native; townsfolk, townspeople; householder, homeowner, occupier, tenant; formal denizen.

adjective
1 is he currently resident in The White House? LIVING, residing, in residence; formal dwelling.
2 a resident governor LIVE-IN, living in.

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● The Impeachment of Dick Cheney

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The evidence is clear that Dick Cheney has abused the power of his position in the office of US Vice President. He brought us into an unnecessary and illegal war, and violated the civil liberties of all American citizens and the privacy of 100's of thousands.
These charges are too serious to ignore.
It is the constitutional duty of Congress to hold impeachment hearings.

Take a look at this website. Some people in congress are trying to get the impeachment hearings going. You can send an email to support them.

http://wexlerwantshearings.com

Date / Time: 12/20/2007 9:00 PM
Category: Politics
Call-in Number: (646) 716-7543

The Impeachment...


Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL), Bob Fertik (Democrats.com), Dave Lindorff (Case for Impeachment, Counterpunch Magazine) and David Swanson (AfterDowningStreet) join them to talk about impeachment hearings for Vice President Dick Cheney.

http://wexlerwantshearings.com

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/fpc/2007/12/21/The-Impeachment
BlogTalkRadio - The Impeachment of Dick Cheney



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