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December 18, 2001 - 3:44pm -- jim
Events
News

Dear friends,


International Conference "The Public Eye on Davos" in New York
From January 31 February 3 2002 at the United Nations Church Center (UN Plaza)


Parallel to the World Economic Forum annual meeting, "The Public Eye on DavosÒ was organizing for the third time an independent international conference with representatives from Southern and Northern countries in Davos, when the WEF shifted site to New York. Having already organized various panels, the core group of "The Public Eye on Davos" decided to transfer their conference to New York too.


The thematic focus is on the negative impacts of a one-sided economic globalization, and alternatives to the neoliberal model that are oriented around a socially just and environmentally sustainable development. The program* is divided into thematic blocks. Each block contains a short presentation followed by a moderated panel discussion in which the audience can participate.

December 17, 2001 - 2:26pm -- jim
Events
In the Streets

Help us save community gardens in Brownsville! The New York City Council,
City Councilwoman Tracey Boyland, and Community Board 16 have voted to
destroy all community gardens in Brownsville.


Community Rally, Monday, December 17

1:30 PM

In front of Community Board 16

444 Thomas Boyland Street

Brownsville, Brooklyn

December 15, 2001 - 11:55pm -- jim
Events
News

GLOBALIZING JUSTICE

A Call for a National Student Mobilization Against the WEF

From Thursday, January 31st to Sunday, February 3rd 2002
at Columbia University in New York City

URL - http://www.studentsforglobaljustice.org

Mailing List - Globalizejustice-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

1. BACKGROUND ON THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM (WEF)

What is the WEF?

Every year, 1,000 top business leaders, come together to shape the global
agenda, while political elites and media luminaries gaze on admiringly. The
World Economic Forum (WEF) will hold its annual meeting at the Waldorf
Astoria Hotel in New York City from January 31st to February 4th 2002. By
its own description, the WEF is a special club of elite business leaders,
whose annual meeting is the world's global business summit.

What is the WEF's agenda?

At the New York WEF summit, the world's richest CEOs will collaborate with
the world's most powerful politicians to set the global economic agenda.
Meanwhile, in the halls of Congress, the world's most powerful politicians
are collaborating with the world's richest CEOs to expand the "war on
terrorism".

December 14, 2001 - 10:05pm -- jim
Events
Health

DEMONSTRATION TO PROTEST LACK OF PROTECTION, COMMUNICATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY FROM THE GOVERNMENT REGARDING WTC ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS OF THE COMMUNITY

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18TH, 2001

RALLY BEGINS 5:30 P.M. AT BROADWAY ENTRANCE OF CITY HALL PARK

PRESS CONFERENCE AT STEPS OF CITY HALL AT 5:00 P.M.

A Limited Number of People are Allowed at City Hall Steps for Press Conference.
We Hope The Mass of People Will Come to The Rally

Come Bring any Props-Mops, Brooms, Masks, Asbestos Suits etc.
Express Your Outrage

Endorsers: WTC Emergency Environmental Group, Independence Plaza Tenants
Association, PS 234 Parents Association, PS 89 Parents Association, IS 89
Parents Association, Stuyvesant High School Parents Association, Stuyvesant
High School Student Union, UFT Chapter of Stuyvesant High School, Lower
Manhattan Resident Relief Coalition, Good Old Lower East Side, Met Council On
Housing, Tenants and Neighbors, New York Public Interest Research Group,
Asbestos, Lead and Hazardous Waste Laborers Local 78, Chinese Progressive
Association, New York City Coalition to End Lead Poisoning.

December 14, 2001 - 6:35pm -- jim
Events
In the Streets

"charas@erols.com" writes:
hi all, it seems the sheriff got to charas this morning at 9am with a 72
hour notice of eviction..the lawyers assure me its a 6 day notice by law
which would be december 24th. but the face of the notice says 72 hours
and we have to count on the sheriff and the force showing up monday
morning. i am losing my computer in about 15 minutes as council member
lopez is picking it up (it was a loaner). we will try to find another
asap. but as of right now.
we are calling a mass demo for monday morning december 17th.
7am. at charas. we do have a court date tuesday morning 9:30am at 111
center street. saralee evans court room, but singer is trying to evict
us before we get there. the hotline will remain open 982-9446 and we are
planning a meeting, so call in if your interested. xs

December 13, 2001 - 7:56pm -- jim
Events
Ecology

Trans Gas Energy is planning to build one of the largest power plants in New York City on the Williamsburgh, Brooklyn waterfront at North 12th St. This plant would spew hundreds of tons of sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, formaldehyde and other toxic pollutants into the air each year.

There are already 5 existing or permitted power plants along a 1 1/2 mile
stretch of the North Brooklyn waterfront, and 97 facilities with air pollution permits within one mile of the TGE power plant site, contributing thousands of tons of toxic emissions into the air each year.

December 13, 2001 - 6:42pm -- jim
Events
In the Streets

LiveWork Coalition Members and Friends,

Please be reminded that we will be having a very
important event this Sunday, December 16th,
4:30PM-5:30PM, to commemorate the D.U.M.B.O. evictions
of December 2000. This will be a Candlelight Rally at
the site of the evictions, 247 Water St.

The press and our legislative representatives will be
there, including Joe Lentol, Richard Gottfried and
others. A large turn-out will send a strong message to
the press and the legislators.

We need everyone to donate an hour of their time this
Sunday to stand with us in support of A5580, The Next
Generation Loft Law.

December 11, 2001 - 4:36pm -- jim
Events
In the Streets

The World Economic Forum says about itself:

"The World Economic Forum, based in Geneva, Switzerland, is an
independent organization committed to improving the state of the world. Funded by the
contributions of 1,000 of the world's foremost corporations, the Forum
acts in the spirit of entrepreneurship in the global public interest to
further economic growth and social progress. The Forum serves its members and
society by creating partnerships between and among business, political,
intellectual and other leaders of society to define, discuss and advance
key issues on the global agenda."

Four major coalitions are planning actions against the Annual Meeting of
the World Economic Forum (WEF) in New York City from January 31-February 5,
2002:

December 10, 2001 - 6:26pm -- jim
Events
Ecology

Don writes: "We Can Close Indian Point Nuclear Power Plants!


Your attendance is crucial at a Critical Hearing on Thursday, December 13,
2001 at 7 p.m., at the Westchester County Center's Little Theater, located at
Tarrytown Road at Intersection of Central Park Avenue and Bronx River
Parkway.


Come at 6:15 p.m. for a candlelight vigil and rally with speakers and
important information about Indian Point on the County Center steps.


for more information contact Don at:

debar@bestweb.net

(914) 739-2700 days - (914) 945-0815 eves

http:// www.CloseIndianPoint.org

December 10, 2001 - 1:03am -- jim
Events
Technology

Bob Erler writes:

Luddites and Neo-Luddites

Chaos Day 2001 Lecture by Peter Lamborn Wilson

The December Anarchist Forum

On Tuesday, December 11, at 7:30pm, the Libertarian Book Club's Anarchist Forum welcomes Peter Lamborn Wilson giving his annual Chaos Day
presentation. Peter has been called by the "Village Voice" the Underground-anarcho-Sufi. Peter is well known both for his radio show "The Moorish Orthodox
Radio Crusade"â and his numerous books, including the recent Escape from the Nineteenth Century

Peter will speak on "Luddites and Neo-Luddites" ,
discussing the moral and ethical arguments against the excesses of new technology, from King Ludd to the Internet. When is resistance to change the right choice
and when the wrong? After his presentation, an open period of questions and discussion will follow. Peter will also be ready to sign copies of his books.

The event
will take place at the Brecht Forum on the 10th floor of 122 West 27th St. [between 6th and 7th Aves.], a short walk from the 28th St. 1, 2, N, and R stops,
the 34th St. B, D, and Q stop, and the 23rd St. F stop.
There is no set fee for the presentation, but a contribution to aid the LBC is requested. If you have questions, contact the LBC /Anarchist Forum,
212-979-8353, 339 Lafayette St., Room 202, NYC, NY 10012 or e-mail: roberterler@erols.com.

LIBERTARIAN BOOK CLUB / ANARCHIST FORUM
339 Lafayette Street, Room 202
New York City, New York 10012

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