Friday, July 25, 2008

Happy Birthday Steve Goodman

Steve Goodman (July 25, 1948 – September 20, 1984) was an American folk music singer-songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. The writer of "City of New Orleans", made popular by Arlo Guthrie, Goodman won two Grammy Awards.
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Monday, July 21, 2008

Send Karl Rove to Jail!

Taken from the Credoaction.com email alert

"This sounds like a dream, doesn't it? Well, it's not. We have a unique opportunity right now to send Karl Rove to jail, but only if we take immediate action.

All we have to do is pressure the 40 members of the House Judiciary Committee, make them hold Rove in contempt and send him to jail. We've never had such a direct opportunity to hold Rove accountable. No, this is not enough punishment for his years and years of crimes, but it's a huge start, and will send a very clear message to the entire Bush administration.

Our friends at Brave New Films put together this video to explain the issues surrounding Rove's failure to testify before Congress, and why Rove should be held in contempt and sent to jail. We've teamed up with Brave New Films and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington to hold Karl Rove accountable. Check out Send Karl Rove to Jail, and sign our petition to ensure that the House Judiciary Committee holds Rove in contempt.

We're delivering the petition to all 40 members of the House Judiciary Committee this Thursday, so time is of the essence. Karl Rove is hiding under the cloak of "executive privilege" — a cloak that doesn't apply to his alleged dirty dealings with the Department of Justice. Congress has the power to force Rove to testify; all we have to do is convince them to use it.

Click here to tell Congress: we won't sit idly by while Karl Rove spits in the face of justice.

After you sign the petition, be sure to tell a few friends. "

Will Easton, Activism Manager
CREDO Action from Working Assets

Wishing you enlightenment!

Today is the Buddhist holiday known as the Feast of the Enlightenment of Avalokitesvara.

In some Buddhist traditions the Avalokitesvara takes on a female form and is known as Kuan Yin the Goddess of mercy and compassion. In the Tibetan Buddhist tradition it is believe d that the Dalai Lama is the incarnation of the Avalokitesvara.

Namaste!

Sunday, July 20, 2008


10:56pm EDT, July 20, 1969, Armstrong made his descent to the Moon's surface
and spoke his famous line
"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind"

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Happy Birthday Krishna!


The first cowboy! To learn more about this Hindu Deity visit
wikipedia


For Hindu Art on clothing, tote bags, and gifts for the home or office visit
Planet Calamari

Sunday, July 13, 2008


Frida Kahlo
July 6, 1907 - July 13, 1954

"I hope the leaving is joyful; and I hope never to return"

Monday, July 07, 2008

Stop the Salem MA Power Plant!

This is taken directly from stoptheplant.org

CANCER???
ASTHMA?
Birth Defects?
Do you or a loved one suffer from cancer?

-FACT-
- The coal fired Salem Power Plant emits tons of chemicals
every day proven to cause cancer.

- Marblehead and Salem have elevated cancer
rates--higher than the state average.

- Salem Power Plant is over fifty years old and is one of
the "Filthy Five", the second most toxic in the state

- The Salem Power Plant dumps tons of carcinogenic
poisons into our air, soil and groundwater with
major health effects.

- A power plant in Boston was recently closed. It was thirteen
years YOUNGER than the Salem Harbor Plant.
It was considered obsolete.

- OSHA just issued its judgment that the owner of the plant,
Dominion, failed to protect employees and three men
died in November in a deadly explosion.


Ever wanted to open your windows for that fresh salt air and thought it was healthy? Think again. -Beware the toxic black dust and soot on your window sills-- 369,065 pounds of toxic chemicals were dumped into the air in 2006 by the Salem Power Plant. Your children are breathing this every day. Children are especially susceptible to the effects of these toxins.


The plant pumps out 2 tons of Mercury and Lead annually. It also emits nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide, greenhouse gases that lead to global warming


A recent Harvard study concluded that those living within 30 miles of the plant are at greater risk of premature death, respiratory illnesses and cancer. There were 14,400 asthma attacks per year related to the plant's emissions.


Join a class action suit to make the plant acknowledge its responsibility in contributing to your health problems. Contact Governor Deval Patrick's office to register your desire to close the plant by clicking here. We
operated fine for six months without the plant during the OSHA investigation of the November explosion and alternative modern sources
of power are readily available.


There are alternative uses for Salem Harbor that would provide hundreds more jobs and more tax revenue to the city. There would be a net gain in tourism and jobs. This is one of the nation's most beautiful and historic natural harbors. www.stopthePlantNow.org

contact us by email at Outraged@stoptheplantnow.org
CANCER???
ASTHMA?
Birth Defects?
Do you or a loved one suffer from cancer?


-FACT-
- The coal fired Salem Power Plant emits tons of chemicals
every day proven to cause cancer.

- Marblehead and Salem have elevated cancer
rates--higher than the state average.

- Salem Power Plant is over fifty years old and is one of
the "Filthy Five", the second most toxic in the state

- The Salem Power Plant dumps tons of carcinogenic
poisons into our air, soil and groundwater with
major health effects.

- A power plant in Boston was recently closed. It was thirteen
years YOUNGER than the Salem Harbor Plant.
It was considered obsolete.

- OSHA just issued its judgment that the owner of the plant,
Dominion, failed to protect employees and three men
died in November in a deadly explosion.

Ever wanted to open your windows for that fresh salt air and thought it was healthy? Think again. -Beware the toxic black dust and soot on your window sills-- 369,065 pounds of toxic chemicals were dumped into the air in 2006 by the Salem Power Plant. Your children are breathing this every day. Children are especially susceptible to the effects of these toxins.


The plant pumps out 2 tons of Mercury and Lead annually. It also emits nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide, greenhouse gases that lead to global warming


A recent Harvard study concluded that those living within 30 miles of the plant are at greater risk of premature death, respiratory illnesses and cancer. There were 14,400 asthma attacks per year related to the plant's emissions.


Join a class action suit to make the plant acknowledge its responsibility in contributing to your health problems. Contact Governor Deval Patrick's office to register your desire to close the plant by clicking here. We
operated fine for six months without the plant during the OSHA investigation of the November explosion and alternative modern sources
of power are readily available.


There are alternative uses for Salem Harbor that would provide hundreds more jobs and more tax revenue to the city. There would be a net gain in tourism and jobs. This is one of the nation's most beautiful and historic natural harbors. Click here to see Salem's bright future.

Sunday, July 06, 2008

Happy Birthday HH the Dalai Lama!


"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries.
Without them humanity cannot survive."


To read more about the Dalai Lama visit wiki