50 Million Trees... Trees for the Future... Our National Tree... Arbor Day Foundation... Planting a Tree... Planting America... You Tube Videos

["50 Million Trees and Counting: Trees for the Future"; as submitted to You Tube by treesftf on
November 30, 2006; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qdoe_gI_fSs]

["Our National Tree"; as submitted to You Tube by arbordayfoundation on September 20, 2006; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYaWvxmEAG8]

["Planting America:How To Plant a Tree (Feat. Rob Beideman)"; as submitted to You Tube by PlantingAmerica; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZXmgh_cRFY]
June 11, 2007

Support for Sotomayor... Valuing Women... Valuing Diversity... National Organization for Women

[Authorized Download / Reprint]

The following is a copy and paste (shortened and reformated somewhat for inclusion here) of an online document published by the National Organization for Women (NOW).

"It's Every Woman's Job...

Eliminating racism is a priority and the responsibility of every member of the National Organization for Women (NOW). Racism is not a matter of individual attitudes. It is an institutionalized system of power and control over people of racial and ethnic diversity in this society...

Racism and sexism are the 'double whammy' that stands in the way of empowerment for women of racial and ethnic diversity in the United States and in many other parts of the world.

NOW members work to eliminate racism by lobbying legislators, sponsoring educational programs, organizing consciousness raising groups and taking direct action.

NOW focuses on the needs of women of racial and ethnic diversity through projects on:

Education
Employment
Reproductive Rights
Feminization of Poverty...

Education

NOW has long been in the forefront of the struggle for equal educational opportunities for women. Education is a vital tool to break the poverty trap. That's why the restoration of Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, a law prohibiting sex discrimination, was a priority and why strengthening Title IX enforcement remains a priority...

Employment

The majority of women of racial and ethnic diversity are segregated into low-paying jobs and are disproportionately represented among the working poor. In 1986, women of racial and ethnic diversity were paid on the average less than 58 cents for every dollar men were paid. NOW is committed to eliminating job segregation, to fighting for pay equity in the marketplace and to increasing the minimum wage for the working poor in the United States...

Feminization of Poverty

Many experts predict that by the year 2000 women and children will make up nearly 100 percent of this nation's poor. NOW recognizes that women of racial and ethnic diversity, again, are disproportionately represented among those forced to live in poverty. NOW fights for the restoration of federal funding for programs that benefit women and children, for national health care, for an end to discrimination in housing, for an adequate supply of housing, for publicly-funded child care, Family and Medical Leave, and against 'workfare' that penalizes poor women..."

"Valuing Diversity"; National Organization for Women (NOW); http://www.now.org/issues/diverse/valuing.html)

Respectfully posted by,

NS

Obama on Health Care Reform... You Tube... Local Health Care Forum Event Announcement

["Obama talks about health care reform and alternative medicine"; as submitted to You Tube by AAAOMNGA on May 21, 2009; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HpKpSwMecw]

Upcoming Event / Please Note Date Correction!
Event Name: Creating a Health Care System We Can Be Proud Of

Description: This will be an informal gathering and discussion of President Barack Obamas health care system reform goals. There will be an open discussion of these goals and an opportunity to discuss any problems you have encountered with the current health care system --- along with any ideas you might have regarding a solution. Bring a pot luck or carry-out dish if you can! If the weather is good, we will be outside. If not, we will gather in the house. A microphone will be available for those comfortable with using one. A media invite has been extended. Some local politicians might be in attendence. It should be a GREAT way to spend part of your day!

Date & Time: Saturday, June 6 from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Host: Nancy Smith

Location: My home (Kingston, NY)

16 Summer Street
Kingston, NY 12401

Directions: Limited to people in the City of Kingston. Please contact me at wingedbirdinflight@live.com if you need specific directions. Thank You.

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["Community gardens blossom"; as submitted by ReutersVideo on April 16, 2009; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR7fRmeCqBA]

I am interested in finding out whether anyone in Ward Five would like to get involved in starting / helping out with a community garden --- and/or knows of a good site for same? I have suggested that along the roadside of the YWCA "might" be a good idea (If the YWCA and others were "on board") - and I would be willing to help out to the degree that I am able.

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Thank You,

Nancy Smith

Barack Obama on His Nomination of Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court

["President Obama Announces Supreme Court Nominee"; as submitted to You Tube by BarackObamadotcom on
May 26, 2009; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTKTCgznoAQ]

Sonia Sotomayor on her Nomination to the Supreme Court... You Tube

["Sonia Sotomayor Addresses Her Nomination to Supreme Court"; as submitted to You Tube by tpmtv on
May 26, 2009; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugq4emGJJGQ]

Thoughts and Feelings... Memorial Day

Yesterday's Memorial Day Parade was the first parade (I think) that I attended without a bunch of children along - and it was a whole different experience really watching (full focus) the parade. The military tanks, in particular, really struck me (Wow... what machines "they" are!) --- along with some sadness felt for my brothers (one now deceased) --- both of whom entered the service at a very young age and both benefited from the experience --- and suffered (one of my brothers was mugged / assaulted and hospitalized while abroad) --- as a result of it.

I felt a lot of pride yesterday, having gained (through reading, research, talking with others) an understanding (I think...) of the "bigger picture..." --- and though I still qualify as a "peace-nick" of sorts, my respect for our troops --- the sacrifices they make --- the path (oh how difficult) they walk on OUR behalf - is immense.

I hope we see world peace... I hope (for everyone's sake) that the loss of life through warfare becomes a tragedy of the past... I hope...

And I am always and forever learning...

Memorial Day Tribute...

I'm not sure the following video captures what I am thinking or feeling... but I KNOW I want to honor and thank our troops and thier family members... honor and thank the members of my own family that served in the Armed Forces... and, at the same time, give a voice to my hope for world peace - which I truly think is becoming a more viable possibility...

["Lexter - Freedom To Love (Original Radio)(Official Video HQ)"; as submitted to You Tube by kontor on
March 10, 2009; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHUSCWyJwMM]

With much respect,

NS