trump to bush: 'you're fired'
TrueMajority/ACTION just sent around an email about this hilarious spoof made by one its members: The Apprentice: Guest Starring George W. Bush. It's a short film -- better with broadband, volume on.
(fortunate) tears for tibet
The tears from heaven were tears for Tibet. The rain didn't dampen the media turnout or the crowd's enthusiasm at the press conference-cum-media opportunity yesterday with Richard Gere and Ambassador Sichan Siv, US Ambassdor to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission, who all gathered to express support for the three Tibetan hunger strikers in front of the UN.
It was a moving and, for some, highly emotional day. Some cried, as their tears joined the heaven's. The Ambassador remarked that in his native Cambodia, rain is considered a sign of good fortune. Let's hope so.
More than 30 different media outlets, including CNN, Reuters TV, AP TV, The New York Times, Agence France Presse, New York Post, and Daily News, joined 150 or so supporters. The Tibetan Youth Congress posted a fairy detailed account, including verbatim remarks from both Gere and Siv.
It was a moving and, for some, highly emotional day. Some cried, as their tears joined the heaven's. The Ambassador remarked that in his native Cambodia, rain is considered a sign of good fortune. Let's hope so.
More than 30 different media outlets, including CNN, Reuters TV, AP TV, The New York Times, Agence France Presse, New York Post, and Daily News, joined 150 or so supporters. The Tibetan Youth Congress posted a fairy detailed account, including verbatim remarks from both Gere and Siv.
celebrity + tibet + UN = media op
Richard Gere to Meet Tibetan Hunger Strikers at United Nations on the 12th Day of Their Fast -- Tuesday Morning, April 13
On Tuesday morning, April 13, actor and human rights activist Richard Gere will meet with the three Tibetans camped across from the United Nations who are on the 12th day of their indefinite hunger strike. Gere and the hunger strikers will answer questions and be available to the media.
The Tibetan Youth Congress organized the hunger strike, which began on Friday, April 2. Ms. Dolma Choephel, Mr. Gyatso, and Mr. Sonam Wangdu are calling on the United Nations to pressure China to release Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, arrested two years ago and now under a death sentence; disclose the safety and whereabouts of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the XIth Panchen Lama; re-open debate on the deteriorating human rights situation in Tibet and implement the three already adopted General Assembly resolutions on Tibet; and appoint a Special Rapporteur to investigate religious and political freedom in Tibet.
When: Tuesday, April 13, 10:45 - 11:15 am (Please arrive by 10:30 am.)
Where: Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza, E. 47th St. and First Avenue (enter Plaza at First Avenue)
Media Contacts: Scott Tillitt (917-449-6356) or Michael Donnelly (646-201-3087)
This media availability is coordinated by the International Campaign for Tibet, dedicated to promoting human rights and self-determination for the people of Tibet. Founded in 1988, ICT is a non-profit organization with offices in Washington, D.C., Amsterdam, and Berlin.
Note: The Dalai Lama arrives in Pasadena, California on Monday, April 12 to give teachings to Chinese Buddhists. He then travels to Vancouver, Ottawa, and Toronto, departing back to India on May 6.
On Tuesday morning, April 13, actor and human rights activist Richard Gere will meet with the three Tibetans camped across from the United Nations who are on the 12th day of their indefinite hunger strike. Gere and the hunger strikers will answer questions and be available to the media.
The Tibetan Youth Congress organized the hunger strike, which began on Friday, April 2. Ms. Dolma Choephel, Mr. Gyatso, and Mr. Sonam Wangdu are calling on the United Nations to pressure China to release Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, arrested two years ago and now under a death sentence; disclose the safety and whereabouts of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the XIth Panchen Lama; re-open debate on the deteriorating human rights situation in Tibet and implement the three already adopted General Assembly resolutions on Tibet; and appoint a Special Rapporteur to investigate religious and political freedom in Tibet.
When: Tuesday, April 13, 10:45 - 11:15 am (Please arrive by 10:30 am.)
Where: Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza, E. 47th St. and First Avenue (enter Plaza at First Avenue)
Media Contacts: Scott Tillitt (917-449-6356) or Michael Donnelly (646-201-3087)
This media availability is coordinated by the International Campaign for Tibet, dedicated to promoting human rights and self-determination for the people of Tibet. Founded in 1988, ICT is a non-profit organization with offices in Washington, D.C., Amsterdam, and Berlin.
Note: The Dalai Lama arrives in Pasadena, California on Monday, April 12 to give teachings to Chinese Buddhists. He then travels to Vancouver, Ottawa, and Toronto, departing back to India on May 6.
news napster
Here's a promising development in the cause of media democracy, as reported by BBC News: "File-Sharing to Bypass Censorship."
"By the year 2010, file-sharers could be swapping news rather than music, eliminating censorship of any kind.
"This is the view of the man who helped kickstart the concept of peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing, Cambridge University's Professor Ross Anderson.
"In his vision, people around the world would post stories via anonymous P2P services like those used to swap songs.
"They would cover issues currently ignored by the major news services, said Prof Anderson."
"By the year 2010, file-sharers could be swapping news rather than music, eliminating censorship of any kind.
"This is the view of the man who helped kickstart the concept of peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing, Cambridge University's Professor Ross Anderson.
"In his vision, people around the world would post stories via anonymous P2P services like those used to swap songs.
"They would cover issues currently ignored by the major news services, said Prof Anderson."
power to the (young) people
Yo, stupid white men: The youth are overthrowing you. Peace out.
So says How to Get Stupid White Men Out of Office: The Anti-Politics, Unboring Guide to Power, a new book released by Brooklyn's Soft Skull Press.
It "documents 20 success stories from the past five years of young people who have swung or won elections — from city councils to the Senate — in 16 states, South Korea, and on the Internet."
One of those stories is of a "25-year-old [Green] mayor in New Paltz, NY." My Sherlock intuition says they're referring to Jason West, who was profiled in a truly inspiring story in the March 28 New York Times Magazine (unfortunately it's now archived on the Times site and available only for purchase).
Those in the NY metro area, there's a book release party this Monday:
Monday, April 12th, 2004
11pm - 2am
Joe's Pub
425 Lafayette St., Manhattan
6 Train to Astor Place
$10 Telecharge: 212-239-6200
So says How to Get Stupid White Men Out of Office: The Anti-Politics, Unboring Guide to Power, a new book released by Brooklyn's Soft Skull Press.
It "documents 20 success stories from the past five years of young people who have swung or won elections — from city councils to the Senate — in 16 states, South Korea, and on the Internet."
One of those stories is of a "25-year-old [Green] mayor in New Paltz, NY." My Sherlock intuition says they're referring to Jason West, who was profiled in a truly inspiring story in the March 28 New York Times Magazine (unfortunately it's now archived on the Times site and available only for purchase).
Those in the NY metro area, there's a book release party this Monday:
Monday, April 12th, 2004
11pm - 2am
Joe's Pub
425 Lafayette St., Manhattan
6 Train to Astor Place
$10 Telecharge: 212-239-6200
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