SPREADINGOURWINGS

Go Mike Go... Fundraiser... Ghostbusters Cartoon Video... You Tube... Blog Update

wingedbirdinflight@live.com (NS) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:27:00 +0000

[Photo of Jean Jacobs and 9th Ward Alderman Mike Madsen at the Obama Inauguration Party (Former Muddy Cup / Kingston)]

Two things:

1. My husband and I attended a fundraiser for 9th Ward Alderman Mike Madsen last night - and we found it to be a classy event with good company, good food and high hopes! Mike is a City Alderman plus - in our opinion - as he reaches out to - and serves the people in the City of Kingston in a number of ways - both Ward specific and (via his blog, his constant pursuit of knowledge, etc) in a larger sense of the word. Our thanks go out to Mike (politics, professionalism, integrity, warmth and kindness can all come together in one package) and to all of those that helped put on this inspiring event!

["Ghostbusters Cartoon Intro"; as submitted to You Tube by mikey2455 on October 25, 2006; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xfwz2TRGss]

2. This blog has gone through some changes (apparently due to a mix up)- so I'd like to refer folks to the new blog (still under construction) I created for other news, views and updates...

This blog is now booked as http://www.spreadingourwings4.blogspot.com [The "4" is new]

My new blog (see link in sidebar) is at http://www.flingingtowardsthesun.blogspot.comI apologize for any confusion this has caused. In this case the changes were NOT intentional, so I'll have to lay the blame (lol) on a "ghost in the machine."

Peace, Love, Equality and Humane Justice,

NS

Put a Little Love in Your Heart... You Tube

wingedbirdinflight@live.com (NS) — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 10:37:00 +0000

["Put a Little Love in Your Heart"; as submitted by shirleymacd on 5/17/07; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC2Q3FdpX6I]

ABC's First Lady Michelle Obama Interview... Organizing for America Pledge Project Canvasses... You Tube

wingedbirdinflight@live.com (NS) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:12:00 +0000

["ABC's First Lady Michelle Obama Interview - 03/13/09"; as submitted to You Tube by NewsPoliticsNews on 3/13/09; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgRE7u5SYGM]

"President Obama talks about his budget and asks you to get involved by making calls and talking to friends and neighbors. Take action now: ttp://my.barackobama.com/b...

["A New Foundation for Growth"; as submitted to You Tube by BarackObamadotcom on 3/17/09; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8QVg2TWLo8]

Respectfully Submitted by,

NS

ChipsNDips Entertainment... St Patricks Parade Photos... Silly and Serious... Lions Expo... More

wingedbirdinflight@live.com (NS) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 21:54:00 +0000

A seeming contrast, one would be amazed at how well the silly and the serious can be blended together - which is, at its best - what Chips'NDips Entertainment (the awareness, empowerment, educational and prevention component...) is all about!

[Photo by BS]

"1 in 4 teens in a relationship say they have been called names, harassed or put down by their partner through cell phones and texting. Digital communication is an integral part of teens lives and ...

["Teen Dating Violence Prevention - Textual Harassment :60"; as submitted to You Tube by adcouncil on 2/19/09; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2gIEqW-lL8]

[Photo by BS]

["Schoolhouse Rock- How a Bill Becomes a Law"; as submitted to You Tube by Necrovir on 10/3/06; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEJL2Uuv-oQ]

Chips'NDips Entertainment also does just plain FUN children's parties, party hosting, karaoke, open mike poetry - and a whole lot more...

As was the case at January 09 Party at the Kingston MuddyCup, as evidenced in some of the other pictures - and a video - that can be found elsewhere on this site.

Respectfully posted by,

NS

Lion's Expo 2009... Chips'NDips Entertainment... Hakuna Matata... You Tube

wingedbirdinflight@live.com (NS) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:17:00 +0000

Don't forget the Lion's Club Expo at the Hudson Valley Mall this weekend!

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["Hakuna Matata(English)"; as submitted to You Tube by pyrolonewolf on 12/21/06; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejEVczA8PLU]

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For more information on "Lions Expo 2009" - please check out the Kingston Lions Club website at http://kingstonlions.com/

NS

Rosenberg on Nonviolent Communication ~ NVC... You Tube

wingedbirdinflight@live.com (NS) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:35:00 +0000

The next two treads address some serious issues, so when I came across this video, even though it is from 5/08 - I thought it might provided a wider lens through which to see and try to comprehend the problems - and potential solutions - facing our City, County, State, Nation, World...

["Rosenberg on Nonviolent Communication ~ NVC"; as submitted to You Tube by PuddleDancercom1 on 5/7/08; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ-fUVM4Dos]

Please note that I'm not sure I understand all of this video, but I am always trying to learn...

Respectfully posted by,

NS

Associated Press... Road Runner Article... II... What Do You Think?

wingedbirdinflight@live.com (NS) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:17:00 +0000

Copied and Pasted / Full Sources Listed Below:

"Defendant Josef Fritzl hides his face behind a blue file folder prior to his trial Monday, March 16, 2009, at the provincial courthouse in St. Poelten, Austria. A man accused of imprisoning his daughter for nearly a quarter of a century and fathering her seven children repeatedly raped her in front of the youngsters, prosecutors said Monday as his trial opened in Austria.

In a stunning turn of events, an Austrian on trial for imprisoning his daughter for 24 years and fathering her seven children pleaded guilty Wednesday to all charges against him _ including negligent homicide. The move came after his daughter reportedly made an unannounced appearance in the courtroom.

Surprising even his lawyer, Josef Fritzl calmly acknowledged his guilt on the third day of a trial that has drawn worldwide media attention for its shocking allegations.

"I declare myself guilty to the charges in the indictment," Fritzl, 73, told a panel of judges, referring to what he called "my sick behavior."

Fritzl faces up to life imprisonment on the negligent homicide count, which he initially had contested along with an enslavement charge. Prosecutors also had charged him with rape, incest, forced imprisonment and coercion.

Asked by the presiding judge what had led him to change his mind, Fritzl said it was the testimony from his daughter Elisabeth. Fritzl, jurors and the rest of the court had viewed 11 hours of her videotaped testimony during closed-door sessions Monday and Tuesday.

However, a person familiar with the trial told The Associated Press that Elisabeth was in the courtroom on both days _ suggesting her presence alone might have shaken Fritzl and prompted him to change his pleas.

The source spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the closed-door proceedings.

Other officials would not confirm that Elisabeth was there. Before the trial, prosecutors had said she would not be present and would testify only through her prerecorded remarks.

Elisabeth was the prosecution's key witness against Fritzl. Now 42, she was 18 when he imprisoned her in the cramped, windowless cell he built beneath the family's home in the town of Amstetten.

The negligent homicide charge came for the death of an infant twin boy _ Michael _ born to Elisabeth in April 1996 who prosecutors say might have survived with proper medical care had he and his mother not been locked in the basement.

Elisabeth and her six surviving children, who range in age from 6 to 20, have spent months recovering from their ordeal in a psychiatric clinic and at a secret location."

["Austrian incest father pleads guilty to charges - Published - Mar 18 2009 08:07AM EST - By VERONIKA OLEKSYN - Associated Press Writer; http://www.rr.com/home/home/article/6818193/7159234/Austrian_incest_father_pleads_guilty_to_charges/100/ ; Options Presented on Site: Share... Facebook... MySpace... delicious... digg... reddit... StumbleUpon... twitter]

Associated Press Road Runner Article... What Do You Think?

wingedbirdinflight@live.com (NS) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:56:00 +0000

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"A pastor in this quiet, picturesque New England town thought he was doing the Christian thing when he took in a convicted child killer who had served his time but had nowhere to go. But some neighbors of the Rev. David Pinckney vehemently disagree, one even threatening to burn his house down after officials could find no one else willing to take 60-year-old Raymond Guay.

"Politicians think they can dump their trash in our small town," said one neighbor, Jon Morales, whose girlfriend and two children live across an unpaved road from Pinckney's home.

Chichester, a town of about 2,200 residents in south-central New Hampshire, has been in an uproar since the weekend, when police announced that Guay would spend two months with Pinckney's family.

About 40 angry residents protested outside the home Saturday, Merrimack County Sheriff Scott Hilliard said. One protester blustered that he wanted to set it on fire, he said.

Town leaders were expected Tuesday night to ask state and federal officials to remove Guay from town.

Guay already had a criminal record when he was charged in 1973, at age 25, with abducting and murdering a 12-year-old boy in Nashua. Authorities said he planned to sexually assault the boy, whose body was clad only in socks and undershorts.

Guay pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to up to 25 years. He kidnapped a Concord couple after briefly escaping from the nearby state prison in 1982 and was sent to a federal prison in California, where he stabbed an inmate in 1991, court records show.

After 35 years behind bars, he was released in September and ordered to serve his parole in New Hampshire. Guay's release followed a failed attempt by state officials to keep him incarcerated as a dangerous sexual predator under federal law.

Guay went instead to a halfway house in Connecticut but was returned to New Hampshire last week. Residents of Concord, where Pinckney leads a nondenominational congregation, loudly protested plans to put him there.

A Concord prison chaplain contacted Pinckney, who agreed to take Guay in after meeting him and clearing it with his wife and four children, ages 13 to 18. Guay is staying there while he looks for a job and place to live.

Pinckney did not return calls or answer the door when a reporter visited his house, but he assured the town in an open letter published Tuesday that Guay poses no threat.

"We would not be doing this if we thought we were endangering our town, neighbors or children," he wrote.

Though Guay "has committed some horrendous crimes in his past," he has been on "a very different course" since a religious transformation in 1993, Pinckney said.

Pinckney has told Guay he may only leave the house in a car with another adult and can live with the family for no more than two months.

Town resident Christine Swain, who has children ages 6 and 16, isn't reassured.

"There's so many kids in this community, and you just fear for them," she said. "You always do what's best for your children."

Another resident said Monday that she felt Guay deserved a second chance, but she spoke on condition of anonymity because she feared reprisals from neighbors.

Some outsiders are more forthcoming.

Conrad Mandsager of Nottingham worked for Prison Fellowship _ a faith-based group that helps parolees find jobs _ in the 1980s.

Mandsager said he took in a violent criminal to live with his family of five in 1988. Sentenced for attempted murder and kept in solitary confinement for his role in a prison riot, the man turned his life around while living with Mandsager and working at a job through the Prison Fellowship, Mandsager said.

He disagrees with Chichester officials who say Guay would do better in a city with more jobs and other resources.

"You create more opportunities for problems by putting (convicts) in a larger city where there's no accountability," Mandsager said. He expects better results in a home like Pinckney's, "where there's accountability and care and love for the guy."

Little love for Guay is expected Tuesday evening, when a large crowd is sure to gather for the regular meeting of the town Board of Selectmen.

Selectman Richard DeBold expects the selectmen to ask state and federal officials to remove Guay _ but he stressed that the selectmen have no legal authority in the matter.

"We have a very small police force with limited resources," DeBold said. "Just knowing those issues, this is not the appropriate place for (Guay)."

["New England pastor houses child killer, riles town"; Published - Mar 17 2009 05:31PM EST; By TRAVIS ANDERSEN - Associated Press Writer; http://www.rr.com/news/news/article/1110/7169574/New_England_pastor_houses_child_killer_riles_town/100/ [Onsite Options / Permissions: Email... Share... Facebook... MySpace... delicious... digg... reddit... StumbleUpon... twitter]

Obama... pursue every legal avenue... to block AIG bonuses... Obama... Small business engine... You Tube

wingedbirdinflight@live.com (NS) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:58:00 +0000

["Obama: 'pursue every legal avenue' to block AIG bonuses"; as submitted to You Tube by VoiceofAmericans2008 on 3/16/09; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJRe7Iu3OkM]

["Obama: Small business engine for job creation!"; as submitted to VoiceofAmericans2008 on 3/16/09; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saKjimlq5bw]

Peace, Love, Equality and Humane Justice,

NS

Great Parade... Congrats and Thank You...

wingedbirdinflight@live.com (NS) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 01:10:00 +0000

[Photo by BF]

Wonderful day for a parade.

Wonderful turnout.

Congrats to the AOH, the City of Kingston and everyone else that was involved / present!

NS

Obama Weekly... Address.... Food Safety... You Tube

wingedbirdinflight@live.com (NS) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 23:07:00 +0000

["03/14/09 President Obama Weekly Radio Address: Reversing a Troubling Trend in Food Safety"; as submitted to You Tube by ieverything on 3/12/2009;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8M1wSnhce0]

Respectfully submitted by,

NS

Happy St. Patricks Day... Shamrock Run... St. Patricks Day Parade... Chips'NDips Entertainment

wingedbirdinflight@live.com (NS) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 22:36:00 +0000

"Next time you drink a beer, remember where the leprechaun likes to dance...

["Leprechauns in Beer"; as submitted to You Tube by Playpunk on 3/16/07; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOWiMZ436J4]

Tomorrow - Sunday, March 15, 2009 - Kingston, NY - is the "Shamrock Run" and the St. Patrick's Day Parade. The Shamrock Run precedes the parade, which starts at 1PM at the uptown Kingston Plaza. Please check out the AOH website for more information:

http://www.ulsteraoh.com/

If you drink - remember to do so responsibly!

Happy Saint Patricks Day! Remember (in the parade) to look for Chips'NDips!

NS

SHAME... Everybody has their stuff... Issues in my life... Cher and Tina Turner... You Tube

wingedbirdinflight@live.com (NS) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:11:00 +0000

My husband was asking about asthma triggers and since I've had trouble with this over the last twenty years, sometimes more-so and sometimes less-so, I figured I'd put up a video for informational purposes.

["Understanding Asthma (Asthma #1)"; as submitted to You Tube by illumistream on 11/15/07; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82gn_rDRpHk]

For me, asthma is associated with mold, certain cleaning chemicals, abrupt weather changes, hot humid days, rainy periods - and most of all (I think) stifled tears...

In fact, there was a period of time when I could not cry at all - and would end up at the emergency room instead, where after a shot of steroids (prednisone?) I would start crying my eyes out... which I only seemed to be able to do with medical supervison (?)...

Which is probably relational - since I spent most of this last winter crying (some kind of horrendous breakthrough? / a living, breathing oxymoron?) - and my asthma seems ("knock wood") a bit better as a result - to the issue presented in the following video:

["Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD"; as submitted to You Tube by edyer01 on 7/25/08; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT8vs5P_bFs]

PTSD, depression, anxiety, phobias, eating issues, a history of revictimization - and trying to learn better / healthier coping mechanisms...

Yep, that is me...

The "confessional" (out of vogue) poet, philosopher, writer, dreamer and clown...

Trying, so very hard (whether others believe it or not!) to grow up...

["Depression. You are not alone"; as submitted to You Tube by AnorexicDream on 4/29/07; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CfirTk4PnI]

And thus, I bounce - attempting for this moment - "a day at a time" - to tackle everything at once - flood myself - get over myself - rise above myself...

Sometimes succeeding.

Sometimes failing.

Periodically thumbing my nose at the mental health system that has sucked up my history (to the degree I have remembered it) like a hoover vacuum...

Taken a few vacations on my account...

Offered me drugs [my neurotransmitters appear to be plenty "snappy"] that I want NO PART OF... [usually drugs associated with whatever phamaceutical company is handing out the most free tablets of paper and annointed pens at the time...]

Whilst I have - thus far - kept pushing on (extremely grateful to a few of the more sincere therapists, to be sure!) --- like some of the gals I consider heroes...

Because they didn't give up --- they NEVER gave up --- and their LIGHT still (These are a couple of absolutely amazing women!) shines...

["cher tina tarner_tina_turner_shame_shame_shame"; as submitted to You Tube by goldimeem on 3/3/08; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWIuGywIkvc]

There is no shame in suffering from mental and/or emotional disorders... but one must, in this society, either hide the fact and/or push at the barriers until either the barriers break or --- you do (read the stats...)

So, if you are anything like me --- try to be gentle (I'm speaking to myself, as well) even as you try to push...

And if you want to join a sad silly "leprechaun" or "freedom fairy" (I haven't decided :) for Sunday's St. Patricks Day Parade (an attempt to chase away the blues!) --- send me an email at wingedbirdinflight@live.com

The children love it!

And I've found that to be (no matter what others think) a tremendous incentive to carry on...

[I am speaking from my personal experiences here --- and yours (experiences and/or opinions) may differ. Please do NOT take any of this as "expert" medical advice... and please don't take ANY action that your doctor, therapist and/or psychiatrist would advise you against!]

Peace, Love, Equality and Humane Justice,

NS

Silly... Serious...

wingedbirdinflight@live.com (NS) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:45:00 +0000

["Obama - One Lucky Leprechaun"; as submitted to You Tube by jibjab on 3/12/09; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q65wPYoKXjw]

["Madoff Victims Speak Out"; as submitted to You Tube by CBS on 3/12/09; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sp7ydS8saLY]

Hi to Boo & PoohBear!

Peace, Love, Equality and Humane Justice!

NS / Me :)

Tulips from Amsterdam... You Tube... Misc Notes... Updates

wingedbirdinflight@live.com (NS) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:09:00 +0000

Anyone else looking forward to a [Kingston!] City full of Tulips?

["Mantovani plays 'Tulips from Amsterdam'"; as submitted to You Tube by kraustrujillo on
2/20/07;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX0mb9VqBe8]

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Miscellaneous Notes / Info / Updates:

1. According to a post on the KingstonCitizens.org site the Department of Public Works (DPW) is reputedly going to start picking up yard waste (leaves, etc.) around March 15th. Residents are to put the waste out on the curb (regular can labeled "yard waste") on their regular trash pickup day. For additional information and/or confirmation please contact DPW and/or the City of Kingston.

2. The following information was also offered - on behalf of moderators and/or contributors - for the public's interest

a. Link to information regarding "Kingston Digital Corridor":

http://www.kingstondigitalcorridor.org

b. Link to here about some important Kingston issues "on the air":

WAMC, National Public Radio:

http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1475858

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From my personal email [as received from Marilyn J. Keefe, Director of Reproductive Health Programs; National Partnership for Women and Families ( info@nationalpartnership.org )] - Modified [bracketed info and bold print mine] for inclusion here:

"Thousands of you sent messages over the past few months to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) expressing your outrage over a harmful regulation issued in the final hours of the Bush Administration that undermines women's access to reproductive health care... President Obama took the first step toward rescinding this unnecessary and dangerous regulation today by publishing a proposed repeal of the rule... But the fight is not over... [If you are interested..] Email HHS (Department of Health & Human Services Attn: Rescission Proposal Comments) to express your support for the full repeal of the 'conscience' regulation...

The 'conscience' regulation reinterprets existing laws to allow nearly any employee in a federally-funded health care setting who claims a religious objection to refuse to provide information, referrals, or access to a range of health care services including birth control... If not repealed, this regulation will dramatically reduce access to family planning information and health services, particularly for low-income women, because it elevates the rights of providers over those of patients... The official period for collecting comments starts today and runs for thirty days..."

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Please note that new Event Listings / Dates have been placed in the sidebar >>>>

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Peace, Love, Equality and Humane Justice,

NS

Ever Since the World Began... Survivor... You Tube

wingedbirdinflight@live.com (NS) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:49:00 +0000

["Ever Since the World Began - Survivor"; submitted to You Tube by cutieinabottle on 11/12/08; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QafWPXLN7MM]

Respectfully posted by,

NS

Following the Wave... Power Shift... Here, There, Everywhere... Obama... Pelosi... More... You Tube Videos

wingedbirdinflight@live.com (NS) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:03:00 +0000

"America's political leaders are eagerly anticipating your voice on Capitol Hill. Power Shift 09 Lobby Day, Monday, March 2nd. Register Now at: http://www.powershift09.org...

["America's Politicians Want a Power Shift"; as submitted to You Tube by energyaction on
2/11/09; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1wEmW6toSY]

"Power Shift '09 will bring 10,000 young leaders to Washington in what is bound to be an historic turning point for America. The youth of our country are about to take the lead in demanding that our...

["Power Shift '09"; as submitted to You Tube by energyaction on 1/26/09; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ4qnGHSCX0]

"Over 12,000 young people were part of Power Shift '09 in Washington, DC, and thousands more joined in from around the world in solidarity via video. This is what they sent us...

["The Global Power Shift"; as submitted to You Tube by energyaction on 3/6/09; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=den2NFkqKLk]

"Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi thanks all Power Shift participants for making history at the Power Shift '09 conference - "You are the leaders of the next American energy revolution, one that w...

["Speaker Pelosi - Thank You Power Shift"; as submitted to You Tube by energyaction on 3/6/09; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzfOORx0hm0]

Re Free Will... You Tube Video...

wingedbirdinflight@live.com (NS) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 06:33:00 +0000

I came across this on You Tube and found it interesting...

["Re: Free Will Doesn't Matter"; as submitted to You Tube by rhetoricalmonkey on 2/1/08; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HZgIZPSKWs]

What do you think?

NS

In Honor of International Women's Day March 8 2009

wingedbirdinflight@live.com (NS) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 23:40:00 +0000

A couple of videos in honor of International Women's Day... from Pre-Election (featuring Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton) to a March 8, 2009 Video sent from afar...

["Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton Discuss Women's Issues"; as submitted to You Tube by BarackObamadotcom on 9/17/08; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0h1pLEqI3Pw]

["UNICEF: Young voices speak up for women's/girls' equality"; as submitted to You Tube by unicef on 2/28/07; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFUPi-RSQ9M]

Wishing EVERYWOMAN the best!

NS

Lives in the Balance... Bringing it Home... Thank You... NS

wingedbirdinflight@live.com (NS) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 14:23:00 +0000

[Copyrighted by NS]

[Copyrighted by NS]

Jackson Browne Live... Lives in the Balance... and For America... You Tube Videos

wingedbirdinflight@live.com (NS) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 14:03:00 +0000

Two of the videos suggested by one of my posters:

["Jackson Browne Live - Lives in the Balance Mar, 17, 2007"; as submitted to You Tube by ProgressiveTV on 3/25/07; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFy9GMFb4Iw]

["Jackson Browne - For America"; as submitted to You Tube by Blueshenry on 12/16/07; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK8ydcnaVnw]

Peace, Love, Equality and Humane Justice,

NS

Jackson Browne- Running on Empty... Notes on HV Progressive Coalition Mting... Green Economy

wingedbirdinflight@live.com (NS) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 06:21:00 +0000

["Jackson Browne- Running on Empty (live 1979)"; as submitted to You Tube by rewindbttn on 2/9/08; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bww2prhAWEA]

Notes on HV Progressive Coalition Mting... Green Economy... Below

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Getting Energy Smart... Notes on Friday Nights Meeting

wingedbirdinflight@live.com (NS) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:52:00 +0000

"Solar Thermal Energy and Photovoltaic Solar Panel and Wind Turbine systems. Complete Grid-Tie and Off-Grid Battery Backup Systems. Integrating Renewable Energy Systems since 1985 in Ontario Canada...

["Solar and Wind Power - Renewable Energy Systems"; as submitted to You Tube by Excess0Energy on 10/25/07; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3TUTfy1n60]

The Above is an Example Video Based in Canada --- See Below for Local Resources / Organizations:

Last nights Progressive Coalition of the Hudson Valley meeting (at the BSP in uptown Kingston) pulled in a full house - had an interesting array of speakers - and stands out as a beacon of hope during difficult times.

This is not an area where I have much expertise or experience, so I will be referring you, for further information, to associated links [these are provided below / please copy and paste them in your search bar]

A representative from "New Paltz Women in Black" was the first speaker. She spoke about the Coalition as a local and National effort.

A Number of involved organizations were cited, including:

Ulster County Community Council
Ulster County Democratic Committee
New Paltz Women in Black
New Paltz for Obama
Hudson Valley for Obama
Arts for Peace
MoveOn
And (sorry I did not catch all of this) Others...

A representative from Congressman Maurice Hinchey's Office spoke in his absence. She (Lauri) stated that Mr. Hinchey had very much wanted to be in attendance and was very supportive of the Coalition - but that he had got tied up in the Senate delay around the Fiscal Responsibility Bill [I don't know if I'm stating that "exactly" right] - where bickering over earmarks (Boths Democrats and Republicans have put earmarks in...) were holding up passage.

Lauri stated that Mr. Hinchey considers the passage of the above bill vital, as it will (1) create new employment opportunities (especially infrastructure-related) through the use of Federal funds; (2) cut down on taxes for average Americans; (3) extend unemployment premiums; and (4) assist in the area of health care via COBRA.

A "key" aspect of this bill, according to Lauri, is an increased investment in alternative / solar / renewable technology.

Next to speak was M.E. of "Sustainable Hudson Valley." M.E. spoke of associated job potentialities in the areas of workforce investment and training; technology; auditing; and engineering and weatherization. Either she - or a subsequent speaker - also mentioned the need for support positions in association with all of the above.

J.B., associated with Prism Technologies was the next speaker (M.E. referred to JB as one of the "team players") - and she focused a bit more specifically on alternative lighting sources, solar energy sources, holographic technology and insulation. Prism Tech, according to J.B., hopes to start production in Fall 2009 - and employ (building the workforce as they go) 400-500 workers over the next four-five years.

P.S., associated with Mid Hudson Energy Smart Communities (outreach) - and also noted as a "team player" - was the next to speak. She spoke more specifically about the need for training / education - in the fields of assessments, audits, engineering, technology, supportive roles, etc.

P.S. stated that under State University of New York (SUNY) leadership, five Community Colleges plan to increase the number of classes in some or all of these areas starting this Fall.

Now, I'm not sure exactly who stated this, but apparently our new CEO M. Hein is on board (kudos!) - as well as M. Hinchey (kudos!) - and I also remember seeing a recent blog entry (elsewhere / see listing in sidebar) to this effect.

M.O., also associated with "Sustainable Hudson Valley", spoke about the "green job pledge" - the "Kingston Green Trail Alliance" - creating a "bike-friendly Kingston" - supporting a "green economy" - and more. He also gave kudos to the folks that started the Kingston City Community Gardens Project (kudos!) - and expressed appreciation for the Carnegie Library Project (both of which have also been noted on local blogs as of late).

Also mentioned were construction jobs geared to provide "healthy shelter for all" - and the goal of increasing "local food security" via the community garden projects and such. These projects compliment each other - along with the quest for local "energy security."

A number of affiliates and/or supporters were mentioned, from area businesses (such as Prism and Wall St. Salvage) to Financial (i.e., the MHVCU, Ulster Savings, other) to the tremendous input of "people power" (i.e., all of the above, Kingston Cares, other) - with a stated goal of getting more of the local "body politic" on board - forming a "task force" - creating an "action plan" - and sprinkling associated jobs here there and (hopefully) everywhere!

Deemed important:

1. "Identify strengths" already in our community...

2. A realization that "relocalization" (via wind power, solar power and other alternative power sources) is "inevitable" - and that this needs to be worked towards from the "bottom-up" as well as the "top-down."

Other folks also spoke (including a teacher from BOCES that got a healthy round of applause) --- and asked questions --- but my notes started to get more scattered at this point, so I will leave it to others and/or the links provided to fill in the blanks.

One last thing I did catch, however, was R.F. (rather than chance misspelling names, I use initials) putting out a kudos / encouragement for volunteerism in this area --- as well.

R.F. stated something to the effect that on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (I covered this in a blog posting at the time) - Ulster Corp got 90 responses / volunteers - many of whom had never served in a volunteer capacity before!

So... what better way to wrap this all up than to say there was a lot of ENERGY (at very low cost!) in the room!!!!!

And future events (one is coming up at the Rosendale Rec Center, so stay tuned!) are already being planned.

Associated (not in any particular order) Links:

Welcome To Power Naturally Web Site: http://www.powernaturally.org/

New York Energy $mart(SM) Students: http://www.getenergysmart.org/EnergyEducation/Default.aspx

Against Meltdown Return to the Real Sustainable Hudson Valley: http://www.sustainhv.org/node/194

Shelter for all: http://www.unescap.org/huset/hangzhou/shelter.htm

Kingston Citizens: http://kingstonnavigator.wordpress.com/

oswegatchie Good Stuff Happening in + around Kingston, NY: http://oswegatchie.blogspot.com/2008/06/good-stuff-happening-in-kingston-ny.html

Job Opportunities for the Green Economy A State-by-State Picture of Occupations that Gain from Green Investments: http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2008/06/green_jobs.html

Green Jobs Pledge Press Release — ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability USA: http://www.icleiusa.org/us-green-jobs-pledge/green-jobs-pledge-press-release

Kingston's Green Trail Sustainable Hudson Valley: http://www.sustainhv.org/m-kingston-green-trail

New York Energy $mart(SM): http://www.getenergysmart.org/

Mid-Hudson Energy $mart Communities Bard College continues to go green: http://www.enewsbuilder.net/mhesc/e_article000397634.cfm?x=b50DjsP,b2WVfSgR

Main Page Sustainable Hudson Valley: http://www.sustainhv.org/

Energy Performance Contracting for Public and Indian Housing: http://www.huduser.org/publications/hsgfin/energy.html

UCRRA - Recycling: http://www.samrecovery.com/

Prism Solar Technologies, Inc.: http://www.prismsolar.com/

Prism Technologies - Leaders in Digital Signage: http://www.prismtechnologiesinc.com/

Ulster County Democratic Committee: http://www.ulstercountydemocrats.com/towns.htm

Arts for Peace Online: http://www.arts-for-peace.org/

Barack Obama and Joe Biden The Change We Need SUNY New Paltz: http://my.barackobama.com/page/group/SUNYNewPaltz

Hudson Valley Activist Newsletter: http://activistnewsletter.blogspot.com/

ActivistResource.org - Calendar of Activist Events: http://www.activistresource.org/calendar/cal_event.php?id=12287

Thank you to everyone involved,

NS

You Tube Videos... Power and Control... Bench Trial V Jury Trial... Victims Rights... Resources... More

wingedbirdinflight@live.com (NS) — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 10:25:00 +0000

"The primary story chronicles the turbulent life of Geraldine Blevins (played by Valerie Denise) and her abusive husband (played by Drae Michaels). The film, based on author, playwright Jaisun McMil...

["BEHIND CLOSED DOORS: The Addiction To Power and Control"; as submitted to You Tube by MECCEO on 3/23/07; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWdWHSTy7-E]

"What is the difference between a bench trial and a jury trials?

["Trials - Bench or Jury - LawWebTV"; as submmitted to You Tube by lawwebtvcom on 6/1/08; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08qHCqzx5QQ]

"Mark Vovos explains what a criminal trial is and how it works...

["What is a Criminal Trial'?"; as submitted to You Tube by skidude017 on 6/14/08;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj8YbsBdXiE]

"In a criminal trial, the defendant has the right to appeal if he or she loses at the trial level. For more information on appeals visit www.lawinfo.com...

["Appeals - Criminal Trial"; as submitted to You Tube by lawinfo on 6/27/08; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydjkTXM5e6A]

This 5 minute Theme Video was produced with funding from the Office for Victims of Crime at the U.S. Dept. of Justice and is available for public broadcast to promote Crime Victims' Rights. This PS...

["2009 NCVRW Theme"; as submitted to You Tube by the NationalCenter on 2/20/09; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X92HCJSZf6Q]

National Office for Victims of Crime
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/welcovc/welcome.html

Ulster County Crime Victims Assistance Program: http://www.ulstercountyny.gov/cvap/index.html

Family of Woodstock
http://www.familyofwoodstockinc.org/home.html

From:

H. R. 5107

One Hundred Eighth Congress of the United States of America AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the twentieth day of January, two thousand and four...

‘‘CHAPTER 237—CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS ‘‘Sec. ‘‘3771. Crime victims’ rights. ‘‘§ 3771. Crime victims’ rights...

‘‘(a) RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS.—A crime victim has the following
rights:
‘‘(1) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused.
‘‘(2) The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice
of any public court proceeding, or any parole proceeding,
involving the crime or of any release or escape of the accused.
‘‘(3) The right not to be excluded from any such public
court proceeding, unless the court, after receiving clear and
convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim
would be materially altered if the victim heard other testimony
at that proceeding.
‘‘(4) The right to be reasonably heard at any public proceeding
in the district court involving release, plea, sentencing,
or any parole proceeding.
‘‘(5) The reasonable right to confer with the attorney for
the Government in the case.
‘‘(6) The right to full and timely restitution as provided
in law.
‘‘(7) The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay.
‘‘(8) The right to be treated with fairness and with respect
for the victim’s dignity and privacy..."

This is only a small portion of this document, which can be accessed in full at http://www.nvcap.org/

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On Monday, 3/9/09, the Ulster County Democratic Women's Meeting (7PM / Dem. HQ / 275 Fair Street, Kingston / 2nd Floor / #14) will be focusing on ANIMAL CRUELTY, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE and CHILDREN'S HEALTH. Please go to:

1. "Ulster County Democratic Women"; http://ucdw.org/

2. "DemWomen Brewing Change"; "Animal Abuse, Domestic Abuse"; http://demwomenny.blogspot.com/2009/03/animal-abuse-domestic-abuse.html

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These links will be made available in the sidebar >>>>>

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My Notes on last nights "Hudson Valley Progressive Coalition Meeting" are pending.

NS

I Feel Good.... Obama Opens Health Care Summit... Links

wingedbirdinflight@live.com (NS) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:33:00 +0000

"President Barack Obama opened a White House health care summit Thursday, calling for his allies and opponents to come together to overhaul the U.S. health care system. (March 5)...

["Obama Opens Health Care Summit"; as submitted to You Tube by the AssociatedPress on 3/5/09;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDQCvB-73TU]

For more complete coverage of the Health Care Summit (as covered by C-SPAN) please go to "Health Policy" @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pamZyP8hDKc and/or to healthreform.gov

These links will be provided in the sidebar >>>>>

Respectfully posted by,

NS