News/Haps

Lifted from Tamo Noonan’s facebook page … who lifted it from somewhere else …. who had the good sense to share it …..

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Time/December 2011, & Ragazine/October 2011

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Bye-bye Freedom …

Where’s the Outrage?

If you’re more concerned about would-be terrorists than the existence of real freedoms, then you probably think the National Defense Authorization Bill going to Obama for his signature is going to put in place mechanisms to protect us from unimaginable threats. But now hear this: that brazen attempt to control Americans and limit individual freedom with the threat of mind control is no less than HUAC, Nazi Germany, Stalinist Russia, the Greek Military occupation, the North Korean super-leader mythos, 1984, Brave New World and Guantanamo wrapped into one. The greatest nation on earth imposing an order that would allow unlimited control of thought and action is completely against the so-called American Way, which is driving more and more citizens to their own extremes, left, right and center. If you oppose this limitation on your rights, if you don’t go along with the idea that your Congressmen, President and Military Leaders know more than YOU, Your Neighbor, Your Friends & Family, then speak out…. there’s something happening here, and it really isn’t good.

Read more at: http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2011/12/05/the-national-defense-authorization-act-is-the-greatest-threat-to-civil-liberties-americans-face/

November 6, 2011, Zuccotti Park, NYC

Beautiful day for a protest. First time there. Surprised at how small the park really is. Remember The Mouse That Roared. This ragtag band of protesters takes the world stage. A half block away a platoon of cops with their mobile command post stands guard 24/7. It’s ominous. Many of the bedgraggled appear to have found a home after moving south from the streets of the East Village, which doesn’t make their argument less — or more — valid.

A walk through the narrow aisles reveals signs of an earnest rebellion. Hand drawn, hand painted, craftspeople finding common ground. A friend in the neighborhood said she hasn’t been there yet, but wishes she could stand with them. Don’t know why she can’t, even for a few minutes on a day like this when the people and the press and police mingle momentarily at the foot of the island where a band of patriots have declared their independence. Let’s hope by the time you read this there’s still time.

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DUMBO ARTS FEST, October 2011

Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass: take the A Train to High Street or find some other way. Get up early and avoid the crowds. Too much like a carnival after that, but early on there’s plenty to see, gallery space to gallery space, crib to crib, rolloff to rolloff. As for the Brooklyn Bridge, the crew making repairs is doing Cristo proud.

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 SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 

The more bad news: Floods. Thoughts are with those affected by the recent flooding throughout the northeast, especially for what was lost and cannot be regained.

The good news:  Politics editor Jim Palombo is on his way to Rhodes Forum 2011 in large part on behalf of Ragazine. If you would like to know more about, or comment on, the “Dialogue of Civilizations,” or the Campaign for an Informed Citizenry, www.CICOrg.com, feel free to get in touch with Jim…

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For New York Fashion Week, fashion photographer Gabrielle Revere captured top model Karlie Kloss, for a LIFE Magazine Special issue that was to be handed out at Lincoln Center 9/9/11. Want to know more? 

http://www.life.com/gallery/64721/model-karlie-kloss-inside-her-life#index/0

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