04/06/04 06:43 - ID#33002

Out of The Blu

Someone unexpectedly called me today and it made me rethink some things. Things similar to Hodown's thoughts. The man. And the choices we make.

It also inspired me to call someone else from out of nowhere. For a completely different purpose, but no matter. If someone for whom I have the utmost respect feels comfortable calling me at work, months after our last encounter, then there's no reason for me to restrain myself. Sometimes the unexpected is what makes life worth living.

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Location: Buffalo, NY

04/04/04 02:37 - ID#33001

Green Party Meet-Up

All those interested in Paul's idea of promoting a local Green Party candidate should consider getting involved in the Green Party Meet-Up at

. Currently there are only 3 members for the Buffalo chapter, and there is no host.

Meetup is a free service that organizes local gatherings about anything, anywhere.
A host is a Meetup attendee just like you. The only difference is that they've agreed to help people find each other at the Meetup. They might have printed out a sign and put it on a tabletop. Perhaps they came bearing nametags and a magic marker. Hopefully they've let the venue's management know that you're all coming there to Meetup.

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Location: Buffalo, NY

04/01/04 10:24 - ID#33000

No E-Peeps For Me

Sounds like I missed out last night. I haven't seen most of the e-peeps in so long. Terry - sorry I never called. Stickboy - no worries on the phone call. Lilho and Paul - we'll have to catch up soon. TK -I'll be awaiting your next mysterious call or visit.

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Location: Buffalo, NY

04/01/04 10:08 - ID#32999

Bumper Sticker of the Week

HUNT WITH YOUR KIDS, NOT FOR THEM

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Location: Buffalo, NY

03/31/04 02:46 - ID#32998

The same ultimate ends?

HATE CRIME LEGISLATION:
Kerry: Expand federal hate crimes legislation, assure equal justice
Bush: Opposes expanding federal law to cover sexual orientation

NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE:
Kerry: Opposes NMD, supports nonproliferation and arms control
Bush: Has ordered limited NMD system deployed by 2004

DRILLING IN ANWR:
Kerry: Opposes oil exploration in Arctic refuge
Bush: Favors opening refuge for gas and oil exploration, drilling

GAS MILEAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Kerry: Push new gas requirements, hybrid cars, hydrogen fuel
Bush: Supports 1.5 mpg increase for SUVs, light trucks by 2007

PATRIOT ACT:
Kerry: Backs letting act expire without congressional approval
Bush: Supports Patriot Act

ABORTION:
Kerry: Supports a woman's right to an abortion; planning resources
Bush: Opposes except cases of rape, incest or to save woman's life

DEATH PENALTY:
Kerry: Opposes death penalty
Bush: Supports death penalty

GUN CONTROL:
Kerry: Close gun show loophole; require child safety locks
Bush: Protect gunmakers from lawsuits

SUPREME COURT:
Kerry: Appoint judges committed to law, civil and abortion rights
Bush: Has cited Clarence Thomas, Antonin Scalia as model justices

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Location: Buffalo, NY

03/30/04 09:55 - ID#32997

Try This Now!

1)Go to www.Google.com.
2) Type in (but don't hit enter): "weapons of mass destruction".
3) Hit the "I'm feeling lucky" button instead of the normal "Google
search" button.
4) READ CAREFULLY what appears to be a normal ERROR message.
Make sure you read the whole error message. Someone at Google
apparently has a sense of humor.

Try this soon, before someone at Google fixes it!

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Location: Buffalo, NY

03/29/04 09:17 - ID#32996

In Need of Good Reading Materials

I went to the Terry Library this evening, but alas, it was closed. I suppose I'll just have to continue reading my vast collection of right-wing literature until someone can mold my mind otherwise.

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Location: Buffalo, NY

03/29/04 01:12 - ID#32995

Independent Media Discussion

Bob McChesney is coming to Buffalo to further that effort and all those
who understand the significant connections between an independent media
and authentic democracy will want to hear what he has to say. Because
media are so crucial to the work done in so many areas of progressive
politics, media reform deserves to be everyone's "second issue." Let's
get the media reform campaign in Western New York off to a good start by
generating a big turnout for this event...

Media Critic and Author Robert McChesney will be speaking at Buff State
on Tuesday March 30th @ 7:30 PM in the Bulger Communication Center
North Lecture Hall. Admission is free -- donations to support the Buffalo
Coalition for Progressive Media (BCPM) will be accepted. The event is
sponsored by the Niagara University Communication Studies Department, the
Buffalo State College Communication Dept and the BCPM. Campus guests
can park in any student or faculty parking spot -- parking enforcement
will be suspended for this event.

McChesney is author of eight books including "Corporate Media and the
Threat to Democracy," "Rich Media Poor Democracy: Communication Politics
in Dubious Times," and "Our Media Not Theirs: The Democratic Struggle
Against Corporate Media."

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Location: Buffalo, NY

03/26/04 11:28 - ID#32994

Happy Birthday Rin!

My sister is the best sister ever. Really. It's not even up for discussion.

Kath, if you're reading this, come visit soon. We all miss you.

Have a great NYC-style birthday.

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Location: Buffalo, NY

03/26/04 12:00 - ID#32993

What Keeps You Going

E-Strippers - I'm in existential mode tonight. Just wondering what in particular makes you tick. Friends, family, love, art, music, work, religion/spirituality?

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Location: Buffalo, NY

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