This is; my 300th Diary here at Dkos!
Closely; Coinciding, With The 5th Anniversary Of Occupy Wall St.
I Am Thrilled; To Be Able, To Help Celebrate Their Anniversary, Along With, Mine.
So; although, I was, planning, a big, bash, for my 300th Diary, I rushed to finish because, I Had, To Include, Those Fabulous. Brave. People, Of The Occupy Movement!
I, went all out on this one.
I had a great time writing this diary. Hope everyone enjoys it.
I originally, posted this diary, Sat, afternoon, but only a few people saw it. (I guess, Sat afternoon, is slow).
So; It’s, re-posted, (in case anyone’s like, where did that go?)
Tonight (Sun); is the last time, I will, re-post. It’s here to stay now. Three times, seems sufficient.
What Do; You Do, If You Throw A Party And No One Comes?
Go Out; And Drag Them In, Off The Street, Of Course!
Thank You To Everyone Who Came By To Party With Me! It Was Fabulous!
Environmental News:
#NODAPL More Than 2,500 Native Americans, Successfully Block Dakota-Access Pipeline.
Dakota Access Blackout Continues on ABC, NBC News by Jim Naureckas Sept 22 2016
I guess; after, 8½yrs and 300 diaries, I should probably, formerly introduce myself.
I am, a rebel. I’m; always, peaceful, (most of the time. Although; occasionally, I could, get, irate).
Might be; because I’m from New Jersey, but, the only History, I ever remember, learning about, in grammar school, is, The American Revolution. So; it’s no wonder, I’m a rebel.
Many years ago; some, guy, once said, referring to me, “it’s, the quiet ones, you, have to watch out for.” About that; he was, so right.
I may look quiet, but sometimes my brain screams this song! Had to share. All; in peaceful fun, of course.
Yeah; outrageous, is my middle name. (Really. I, never tell, my middle name. Haven’t told anyone; since the Teachers stopped using it, in grammar school).
Pres Obama; taught me, to be a, diplomat.
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September 17th - 5th Anniversary MIC CHECK–WHERE ARE WE NOW?
Answer: We’re All Out Here Getting Ready To Vote Democratic-All The Way Down The Ballot! Project Vote; Local Politics, State-Voter Registration Guides, US Senate, House Of Representatives
Reverend Billy and the Stop Shopping Choir
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We have our own version of tar sands in NJ. It’s called, Bayway-Oil Refinery Linden New Jersey ImagesToxic Tar Sands-You have to see it to believe it (Videos-auto play).
Yes; I have had, a privileged life, in many ways. Although it didn’t stop bad people from trying to hurt me, like they do, to, everyone. It just; gave me, an advantage.
I lived in Northern, NJ (Bayonne, Hudson County)
and Southern, NJ (Brick Town. Ocean County).
We had a brand new; Jr High/High School built, in Brick Town.
It was called, a “Progressive School.” I read the; Iliad And The Odyssey, (hard cover), in the 5th grade.
I, had an excellent education. I got all A’s and B’s in grammar school. Another advantage.
Having seen; how beautiful untouched nature is and then seeing how big energy destroys, I'm an environmentalist.
Note To: Big Energy-Oil And Gas, Etc
Colonial Pipeline Spill In Alabama 2016More-Recent Oil SpillsI have been researching and documenting, about these pipelines and the tar sands operation for over five, years. Since, I first heard about it. I know my subject.
I don’t see that commenter; LS, who was following me, (in, my DAPL Diaries). Insisting; that, Energy Partners-Dakota Access, aren’t, associated/partnered, with, TransCanada-Keystone xl and would bring lots of good paying Union jobs. I told him, I have links.
LS’s other argument, that the Unions support the DAPL. They don’t.
Jobs: TransCanada’s jobs projections, are vastly inflated.
In 2008, TransCanada’s Presidential Permit application for Keystone XL to the State Department indicated “a peak workforce of approximately 3,500 to 4,200 construction personnel” to build the pipeline. According to TransCanada’s own data, just 11% of the construction jobs on the Keystone I pipeline in South Dakota were filled by South Dakotans–most of them for temporary, low-paying manual labor. Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) both oppose the pipeline. Their August 2011 statement: “We need jobs, but not ones based on increasing our reliance on Tar Sands oil. There is no shortage of water and sewage pipelines that need to be fixed or replaced, bridges and tunnels that are in need of emergency repair, transportation infrastructure that needs to be renewed and developed. Many jobs could also be created in energy conservation, upgrading the grid, maintaining and expanding public transportation-jobs that can help us reduce air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and improve energy efficiency.”Tar Sands, is an absolute horror! Besides being a huge contributor to global warming; (three times,the global warming pollution of conventional crude oil production). It’s turning Alberta's Pristine Boreal Forest, Lakes, Rivers and Streams, into, a, hellish landscape. Ir-repairable, irreplaceable! The Taiga or Boreal Forest
Canada-Boreal Forest Climate / Maps of Canada's Boreal ForestsAlberta-Canada; is, bounded by the provinces of British Columbia to the west and Saskatchewan to the east, the Northwest Territories to the north, and the US state of Montana to the south.
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The sad part is; that, Big Energy Companies, don’t realize, the enormous, easy-profits in Solar, Wind and other Green Energy, Sources.
Big Energy; could convert; from, many of their oil and gas operations, to “Green Energy Options.”
Solar and Wind for instance; are, a perfect, infinite, source of power.
With a one time hook-up and easy maintenance. Way cheaper; than digging pipelines, and transporting, by rail, or other ways.
I can see; Solar and Wind Farms, all over the US.
Especially; in, States like Texas and Oklahoma where we know, those Prairie winds blow. And Solar too; Florida, California, New Mexico, throughout the South West, where, the sun, always shines.
Mountains of New England, are, perfect for wind. Pennsylvania is a great place for both Solar and Wind, with all that open farmland. And lots of sunshine in PA. My Mother and Father used to go the the The Kutztown Fair, every summer. I never went; because it was very hot, in August, in PA.
At Current Rates Of Production; It Is Expected, That, Oil Will Run Out, In 53 Years, Natural Gas In 54, And Coal In 110!
If the Big Energy Companies; made as much effort investing in, moving towards, Green Energy, as they do pursuing dirty oil and coal, these companies, could be rolling in the profits, instead of, struggling to find more sources of, fossil fuels, which; will, run out, someday.
Images Wind Farms Painting Wind Turbines Black Could Prevent Thousands of Bird Deaths Every Year. Tehachapi Pass Wind Farm-CaliforniaImages Solar FarmsI; was not, born rich. But, I come from a distinguished family. We’re the, poor relations. In my day that was, “middle class.”
My Father was a real character. He was born on Grand St in NYC at the turn of the 20th Century.
It was a small world back then. He knew everyone. My Father Sam Atkins * Jazz Age.
I’ve always felt (and was encouraged by my Mother), that, I had to, compete with his antics, carry on the tradition, live up to, his reputation.
I do my best, to oblige.
Low Glycemic Foods. Sugar-Free RecipesVegetarian RecipesI learned how to use a computer for the first time in March, 2008.
Never touched one before. But; I'm fast, on a typewriter.
I learned how to type, in the 5th grade.
Coincidentally; I got my computer, from a Gov’t Program, called “The Pass Plan.”
I got my College Degree from the Gov’t too. I had, Full-Financial Aid.
I think; they got their money’s worth, with me.
How to Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships
I started blogging, because I wanted to help our Troops and Veterans and The Young People Everywhere.
Politically; the good of the people, is my concern, as a Sociologist.
I had an Irish Mother and A Jewish Father. Both; “First Generation,” born in America. My Grandparents, were Immigrants.
My Jewish Grandfather, was a book binder. He worked in a warehouse on 10th Ave in Manhattan. Binding books, with, a, hot glue pot.
My Mother said he stood on his feet all his life. Maybe they had stools to sit on sometimes?
I'm from a very small town. Three miles long and one mile wide. Bayonne, NJ. Formerly known; as, “The Home Of Standard Oil.”
My; Father's family, practically built Bayonne. So there was always a lot of scrutiny about me.
I was always the way I am now.
I promptly, squirted them with my little, red water gun. My Mother would say; “don’t shoot the boys, with your water gun.” But; I did, anyway. I didn’t even want to be there. I would have rather been home, coloring in my coloring books with my 64 box of Crayolas, or watching tv.From when I was a baby; until 2nd grade, (when we moved down to South Jersey). I spent a lot of time; being dragged around, in one of my Father's bars.
When; I was little, like 5 years old, some of the local/neighborhood guys, (customers), used to literally, scream every time I walked in the door with my Mother. Epithets; like, “Oh no, “the holy terror’s here!” Or, “Oh no, it’s the little hurricane!”They had several, names for me. All; Total, Exaggerations!
I wasn’t anti-social. I had tons; of Sailor Friends, who used to take me to the toy store and buy me anything I wanted. No one was allowed to have a beer until they did. Well; ok, one, or, two.
The bar was about 5 blocks from our town's; then, Naval base. I knew Sailors from all over the world.
My best friend; was from, the Cayman Islands.
Local Toy Collection; Begins, In October- Until Mid To Late, December. Toy distribution also takes place, mid to late, December. Native American Program Guess You Can See; Why I Love, Our Troops And Veterans. They Were; My First, Friends!
I wasn't spoiled either. Half my toys used to always disappear. I had lots of poor cousins. One of my Aunts; had, 10 children.
As everyone knew my Father and Mother, everywhere. They all knew me on sight. So I could never get away with anything. Even though I did get attention and away with a lot.
My Irish Mother was great on the guilt tripping. That, and with the help of Saint Jude, to whom she prayed every day. I escaped the sixties; without getting into too much trouble, (it was the seventies, eighties and nineties that were murder).
I was born; in, Margaret Hague Hospital, Jersey City New Jersey. It was an excellent hospital. Art Deco styling. The best and it was free. On the first day of Spring.
My Mother said; that on the day I was born, it rained, it snowed and the sun shone.
A Chinese Lady Doctor delivered me. She told my Mother, that in her country, they would call me "Spring Flower." Apparently, I was a Hippie from birth. My Mother named me Georgia. Thus my ga, sig.
I don't listen to the negative talk about Mayor Hague. He did a lot for Jersey City.
Frank Hague; He built the, Jersey City, Medical Center.
My Irish Grandfather; Michael Murphy, worked on the Central Railroad. in Jersey City, NJ, (over. 100 years ago). Unloading box cars with a big hook.
He and his fellow workers, sweltered in the summer and froze in the winter! Videos (auto-play) My Mother told me that when she was a little girl. The young guys who hung out on the street corner of her Montgomery Street; Jersey City, NJ neighborhood would always ask her, "Mary Murphy, what nationality are you?" And she'd say, "Proud Irish!"The ICB Traveler Equality Project The Irish Chaplaincy Project; is a charity that provides services and support to excluded, vulnerable and isolated people in the Irish Community in Britain, irrespective of their beliefs and attitude to the Church.
The reality of life in Britain today, for many Irish emigrants is not the migrant’s dream. Many of those who came to England in the 1950s and 1960s face isolation and severe poverty. Irish Travelers remain among the most marginalized groups in society. Traveller Equality @GRTEquality Twitter
Hi Joe♥ Just in case you forgot, again♥Note To Congress-America Wants Immigration Reform Now!
The Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Foundation Free Search, Ellis Island/Port Of New York Immigration Records.
Statue of Liberty National Monument The Statue of Liberty National Monument and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum are a popular tour activity for visitors to New York City, Ellis Island; The historical gateway for millions of immigrants, to the United States. 1892 to 1924 America's, "Golden Door.”
Castle Garden From August 1, 1855 through April 18, 1890, immigrants arriving in the state of New York came through Castle Garden. America's first official immigrant examining and processing center, Castle Garden welcomed approximately 8 million immigrants. Castle Garden; (Castle Clinton or Fort Clinton), was once a circular sandstone fort, located in Battery Park at the southern tip of Manhattan Island, New York City, in the United States. It subsequently became a beer garden, an exhibition hall, a theater, the first immigration station (predating Ellis Island) and finally a national monument. 26 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005-1996 (212) 344-7220 ♥Thank You; Occupiers, Everywhere♥ x YouTube VideoThe Cotton Club; Harlem, New York City Photos
Cab Calloway School of the Arts
The Cab Calloway Orchestra Director, Cab's Grandson Christopher Calloway Brooks (CB) Facebook
Harlem Renaissance Facts US History for Kids
Thank You; Kossacks, For Taking Me In.
And Thank You; To All My Teachers And Professors, For Teaching Me, To Think!
Especial; Thanks, To All My Artist Friends In Jersey City, For Teaching Me, Art.
You all are so funny. I learned so much from all of you.
Tony C, Jesus and Jose. George (and girlfriend/wife) and you too, Ben. Everyone actually, a list would be too long. I Love, Artists. Friends Always. Loving; Caring, People.
I remember you all and laugh, every time I see, what you’re up to, (on, nj.com).
And not to forget, Dr H, who taught me how to write and Marilyn, for being a great Secretary and a Sweet Lady. And All, the Art Professors.
☮Peace And Justice☮ Love, ga*
Can’t forget my Teckie friend ♥Phil♥ (who taught me everything I know about the computer), wherever you are♥
This Is; How We Do It, In NYC/NJ!
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Great Song! Still Applies Today.
We; Are, Gonna, Shut, Spectra, Pipeline, Down!
Might; Take A Little Longer, Than, We Originally, Planned.
America; Will Elect, It’s First Woman President
And Elect, A Democratic Congress.
We; Will, Transition To Clean Energy.
People Are Determined. Here In The US And All Over The World, Too.
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Someone Gave Me A Lifetime Subscription. Dec 28 2011Some Info for New Diarists and Everyone.
Kos always say’s; “Make a copy of, your Diary.”
So true!
After days, of writing this one, I almost; lost, the Diary.
Something happened to me that hasn’t happened before. Although I have heard Kossack’s say; that, DKos ate their Diaries.
Figured; I’d share, with everyone.
I was editing, doing a lot of copy/pasting and kept getting, an error/failure message. Something about, not duplicating data?
But when; I clicked ok, the message went away and all my edits were showing on the page.
Some kind of user error on my part.
Kept getting a message saying Error, click ok.
Well I kept clicking ok, save and luckily, I’m kind of experienced writing diaries so I did as Kos alwasy says to, I copy/pasted it, into a new diary draft.
Good thing, cause when I checked, by copying the link address into a different browser, it was blank. I did have a couple of unedited, semi edited copies (If it’s an important Diary, I’m neurotic about making copies. It’s easy. Just copy past, into a new Diary Draft and Save). But, it still would have been a lot of work.
I was like oh good thing I have that copy. The copy was fine.
Apparently somewhere, I embedded, a link, that was causing the problem. Because my copy, had two links that were running
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Still having problems with pictures and videos.
Had to fool around with placement, center? right? left? to finally get it to this perfection.
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I still have; a few, paragraphs, that are squinched, together and won’t separate no matter what I do.
First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win. Gandhi