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LIGHTS OUT
or: Learning to Live a Simpler Life

by Melissa Beveridge
A widespread blackout by Jersey Shore Power & Light affected over 70,000 homes across Monmouth County. Unfortunately, no electricity equals no traffic lights and no traffic lights during rush hour equals gridlock. Fortunately, I was lucky enough not to be commuting.

THE TRUE FACE OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION

I believe one of the reasons that the anti-immigrant feeling is so strong these days is that many who oppose reform probably have never been around those 'menaces' long enough. Sure, you might see a Latino or Asian individual at work at your local market or restaurant, but how many actually have had the opportunity to make their acquaintance? Many would say no, which make the victims of xenophobia pretty much a faceless crowd. by Ernest Barteldes

This is the Trailer from "Climate Refugees" by Michael Nash
A Must See For all who are concerned for their futures.

Petraeus beats the drums for endless war in Afghanistan

In a series of interviews with the US media this weekend, General David Petraeus, the new US commander in Afghanistan, indicated that he is not compelled to withdraw any US troops in July 2011, despite the deadline set by President Obama last December.

Same Sex Marriage Activists Vow To Fight On

Glenn Beck's plans for rally on a hallowed date and spot spurs countermarches

Social activists and civil rights leaders, among them the Rev. Al Sharpton, are planning marches and demonstrations -- including the unveiling of a nearly four-story-tall original sculpture on the Mall -- on Aug. 28 to coincide with a rally organized by Fox News personality Glenn Beck. CLICK HERE

Huckabee tops Iowa poll

Republicans polled preferred Huckabee over Romney 22% to 18% and Palin is behind Newt Gingrich and ahead of Ron Paul, but not by much
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Creation of An Angry Black Man
Our peaceful, non-partisan president may have fallen prey to the shenanigans of the main stream media in that he had briefly taken on the persona of someone who everyone loves to hate; the angry Black man.
by Willie Perry
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Justices Back Monsanto on Biotech Seed Planting
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Town Hall Meeting to Stop Corporate Influence from Destroying Democracy Earlier this Spring, the political action committee of MoveOn.org hosted a town hall meeting to address the topic Stop Corporate Influence from Destroying Our Democracy.Held at St. Vladimir's Church on Manhattan�s Upper West Side, the forum was one of about 150 such meetings taking place simultaneously across the nation, bringing together local residents concerned about the influence wielded by corporations and lobbyists in Washington, DC. by Donna Lamb

WHY TORT REFORM IS NEEDED
The United States Cannot Afford this judicial mess

I walked over to the Staten Island courts for jury duty, a thankless (in my opinion) obligation that every American citizen has to go through every couple of years. I woke up later than usual (since the courts here are just a few blocks away from my apartment) and at the appointed time I was at my seat, hoping for the hours to move quickly as I shifted between a book and this week's New Yorker magazine. by Ernest Barteldes

WATCH THIS FILM ON THE ART STUDENTS LEAGUE OF NEW YORK

FLASH FLOODS HAVE CENTRAL EUROPE AND WARSAW UNDERWATER Click Here

U.S. backs South Korea in punishing North

Plan military display of force in peninsula 'to deter future aggression' Click Here

BBC “Spikes Holly” Greig Story

In the October 2009 print edition of the UK Column, we reported in our article "BBC Hides Truth of Girl’s Sexual Abuse Ordeal" the shocking ordeal of a girl with Down's Syndrome, Hollie Greig (photo: on the right), who was horribly abused by an Aberdeen pedophile ring, over a period of ten years. After investigating and planning a documentary, the BBC abruptly dropped the case, despite admitting that Hollie was a reliable and accurate witness. It is important to stress that both the police and qualified medical experts have described Hollie as a competent and entirely honest witness. -Click Here

THE TEA PARTIERS ARE FASCISTS AND A THREAT
TO NATIONAL SECURITY
by Richard E. Schiff
Now that there is at long last a man serving as President, who is African-American, these angry, gun toting, arrogant ignoramuses are not only threatening the President but threatening the Federal Government at the same time. Well, this is Treasonable behavior and nothing else!

Happy in the Poorhouse
Along with their difficult loves, these characters have dreams on the brink of being deferred. All of them are poor. Paulie still wants to make it as a cage fighter, even though he’s broken down and thirty four.
Reviewed by Arlene McKanic

Poppin’ Johnny: a new American myth
The Poetry of George Wallace
Review by Lenny DellaRocca

A VERY DISMAL FUTURE: WWIII
by Richard E. Schiff

TWO TICKETS TO HAVANA, PLEASE... REALLY
by Ernest Barteldes
Today, any American citizen can hop on a plane and fly to 'rogue nations' like Iran or North Korea, provided he or she gets a visa to enter those countries. Even though they are part of what the Bush administration called 'the Axis of Evil,' there is nothing (legally) that this country can do to against you if you decide to do so. However, the same does not ring true in case that same citizen decides to spend a few days sipping mojitos at a Caribbean island just 90 miles off the coast of Florida. If you do that, you are breaking the law, and might suffer dire consequences if you go for it anyway.STORY

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Fat Chance
by Melissa Beveridge
While passing by a local fast food restaurant, I saw an overweight child,around 12 years old,
bringing his tray to the table with his friend. Curious, I looked a little closer to see what this overweight
12 year old boy would be consuming, and surprise, it wasn’t a kids meal, hamburger, or even
French fries. This boy had a big salad on his tray....Then, his next action smashed my hopes. -nycny.com

From Producer/Director Michael Nash