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

["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

"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...

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

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

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

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

["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

"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

"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

"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