- How much do you need to earn to live comfortably in the Houston area?;
- Texas A&M System tightens restrictions on discussing race and gender in class;
- America’s Drone Delusion;
- U.S.-China War: Leaked Pentagon Report Says USA Would Lose “Every Time” Without Major Reforms;
- U.S. Beats China To The Punch: Pulls Out F/A-18 Super Hornet & MH-60R Sea Hawk From South China Sea;
- A new combat-proven ballistic missile shield that shot down Iranian threats is now deployed to Europe;
Tag Archives: Strategy
OCCUPYHOUSTON: Apr 20-30, 2012, (Evicted from Tranquility Park by HPD)
For those who maintain the occupation at night and all day: “They also serve who only stand and wait.” ~ John Milton (1608 – 1674) from Sonnet XIX.
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Please note: If you have information about the Occupation which is not getting input to the main site in a timely fashion, please write a comment or email me (ThinkwingRadio@msn.com) and I’ll consider posting it on this blog. FYI, I do not necessarily support every action reported here to the same degree or at all, but I report. – Mike
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OccupyHouston is (at least temporarily) without a permanent physical presence. I have been informed by @OccupyHouston (#OHTX) that, “The library steps are our [temporary] unofficial meeting area.” [See Tweet below jump.]
***This post will be further updated as the week progresses ~ Mike***
Upcoming Events, (More info below the jump):
- May Day MAYDAY! May 1st, 2012
- Occupy the Machine’s action for April has been postponed! (WAS, Solidarity with Occupy the Machine
News & Announcements (More info below the jump):
- Tweets: News, Opinion, Comments: Below the jump
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Calendar Of Upcoming Events
- OCCUPY MOVEMENT: Occupy Together – Actions and Directory (Domestic and Worldwide) <– Click here
- Minutes 4/18: GA discussion
OCCUPYHOUSTON: Apr 6-15, 2012, (Evicted from Tranquility Park by HPD)
For those who maintain the occupation at night and all day: “They also serve who only stand and wait.” ~ John Milton (1608 – 1674) from Sonnet XIX.
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Please note: If you have information about the Occupation which is not getting input to the main site in a timely fashion, please write a comment or email me (ThinkwingRadio@msn.com) and I’ll consider posting it on this blog. FYI, I do not necessarily support every action reported here to the same degree or at all, but I report. – Mike
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OccupyHouston is (at least temporarily) without a permanent physical presence. I have been informed by @OccupyHouston (#OHTX) that, “The library steps are our [temporary] unofficial meeting area.” [See Tweet below jump.]
***This post will be further updated as the week progresses ~ Mike***
Upcoming Events, (More info below the jump):
- #OHTX Benefit Concert! April 7th
- Solidarity with Occupy the Machine ( Support their April action (April 19 – 24, 2012) as described here)
News & Announcements (More info below the jump):
- Tweets: News, Opinion, Comments: Below the jump
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Calendar Of Upcoming Events
- OCCUPY MOVEMENT: Occupy Together – Actions and Directory (Domestic and Worldwide) <– Click here
- General Assembly Minutes 4/1/12
OCCUPYHOUSTON: Mar 16-29, 2012, REV 1 (Evicted from Tranquility Park by HPD)
For those who maintain the occupation at night and all day: “They also serve who only stand and wait.” ~ John Milton (1608 – 1674) from Sonnet XIX.
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Please note: If you have information about the Occupation which is not getting input to the main site in a timely fashion, please write a comment or email me (ThinkwingRadio@msn.com) and I’ll consider posting it on this blog. FYI, I do not necessarily support every action reported here to the same degree or at all, but I report. – Mike
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OccupyHouston is (at least temporarily) without a permanent physical presence. I have been informed by @OccupyHouston (#OHTX) that, “The library steps are our [temporary] unofficial meeting area.” [See Tweet below jump.]
***This post will be further updated as the week progresses ~ Mike***
Upcoming Events, (More info below the jump):
- FnB’s Last Legal Food Sharing if the Ordinance Passes Monday 3/19
- POC educational event (March 23, 2012, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm) R.S.V.P. Deadline: March 16, 2012
- Houston Indy Media Radio discusses Food Not Bombs and City of Houston ordinances Announcements, Listen to the audio here: http://radio.indymedia.org/en/node/19012
News & Announcements (More info below the jump):
- Tweets: News, Opinion, Comments: Below the jump
-
Calendar Of Upcoming Events
- OCCUPY MOVEMENT: Occupy Together – Actions and Directory (Domestic and Worldwide) <– Click here
- GA Minutes 3/07/2012
OCCUPYHOUSTON: Feb 26-Mar 7, 2012(REV.1) (Evicted from Tranquility Park by HPD)
For those who maintain the occupation at night and all day: “They also serve who only stand and wait.” ~ John Milton (1608 – 1674) from Sonnet XIX.
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Please note: If you have information about the Occupation which is not getting input to the main site in a timely fashion, please write a comment or email me (ThinkwingRadio@msn.com) and I’ll consider posting it on this blog. FYI, I do not necessarily support every action reported here to the same degree or at all, but I report. – Mike
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OccupyHouston is (at least temporarily) without a permanent physical presence. I have been informed by @OccupyHouston (#OHTX) that, “The library steps are our [temporary] unofficial meeting area.” [See Tweet below jump.]
***This post will be further updated as the week progresses ~ Mike***
Upcoming Events, (More info below the jump):
News & Announcements (More info below the jump):
- Sunday Strategy Session March 4 Agenda
- Minutes/Notes of February 19, 2012 General Assembly
- Basic Work Group Guidelines for Occupy Houston
- General Assembly Minutes 2/15/12
- General Assembly Minutes 2/8/12
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Tweets: News, Opinion, Comments: Below the jump
- Basic Work Group Guidelines for Occupy Houston
- General Assembly Minutes 2/15/12
- General Assembly Minutes 2/8/12
- OCCUPY MOVEMENT: Occupy Together – Actions and Directory (Domestic and Worldwide) <– Click here
OCCUPYHOUSTON: Feb 16-19, 2012 (Evicted from Tranquility Park by HPD)
For those who maintain the occupation at night and all day: “They also serve who only stand and wait.” ~ John Milton (1608 – 1674) from Sonnet XIX.
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Please note: If you have information about the Occupation which is not getting input to the main site in a timely fashion, please write a comment or email me (ThinkwingRadio@msn.com) and I’ll consider posting it on this blog. FYI, I do not necessarily support every action reported here to the same degree or at all, but I report. – Mike
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OccupyHouston is (at least temporarily) without a permanent physical presence. I have been informed by @OccupyHouston (#OHTX) that, “The library steps are our [temporary] unofficial meeting area.” [See Tweet below jump.]
This post will be further updated as the week progresses ~ Mike
Upcoming Events, (More info below the jump):
- GA Sunday Feb 19 AGENDA Special Topic, 1PM <== THIS IS A BIG DEAL
- This Friday is an open planning meetingto determine an agenda for this Sunday for this Sunday: WHEN: Friday,
1817th Feb, 7PM, WHERE: 2805 Wichita Street - Onward …! Weekend Strategy Session/GA Scheduled Sunday 2.20.12: WHEN: Sunday,
2019 Feb, 1PM ’til we’re done, or 6PM, whichever comes first! WHERE: 2990 Richmond Ave, 6th floor - Past News: Day #131 Tranquility Park To Be Evicted Tonight [Tweets of the time in that section – Mike]
News & Announcements (More info below the jump):
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Tweets: News, Opinion, Comments: Below the jump
- OCCUPY MOVEMENT: Occupy Together – Actions and Directory (Domestic and Worldwide) <– Click here
OCCUPYHOUSTON: Feb 4-12, 2012 At TRANQUILITY PARK (Bagby/Walker, or Bagby/Rusk)
For those who maintain the occupation at night and all day: “They also serve who only stand and wait.” ~ John Milton (1608 – 1674) from Sonnet XIX.
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Please note: If you have information about the Occupation which is not getting input to the main site in a timely fashion, please write a comment or email me (ThinkwingRadio@msn.com) and I’ll consider posting it on this blog. FYI, I do not necessarily support every action reported here to the same degree or at all, but I report. – Mike
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This post will be further updated as the week progresses ~ Mike
Major Upcoming Events, (More info below the jump):
News & Announcements (More info below the jump):
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Tweets: News, Opinion, Comments: Below the jump
- OCCUPY MOVEMENT: Occupy Together – Actions and Directory (Domestic and Worldwide) <– Click here
- Finance Meeting 2/1/12
- Finance Meeting 1/29/12
- Finance Meeting 1/26/12
- Finance Meeting 1/20/12 (No Quorum)
- Finance Meeting 1/7/12
- Finance Meeting 12/25/11
- Finance Meeting 12/14/11
OCCUPYHOUSTON: Jan. 21-29, 2012 [Update 1] At TRANQUILITY PARK (Bagby/Walker, or Bagby/Rusk)
For those who maintain the occupation at night and all day: “They also serve who only stand and wait.” ~ John Milton (1608 – 1674) from Sonnet XIX.
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Please note: If you have information about the Occupation which is not getting input to the main site in a timely fashion, please write a comment or email me (ThinkwingRadio@msn.com) and I’ll consider posting it on this blog. FYI, I do not necessarily support every action reported here to the same degree or at all, but I report. – Mike
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This post will be further updated as the week progresses ~ Mike
Major Upcoming Events, (More info below the jump):
- Jan 21: Who Killed Democracy? (Interactive Play): Join us on January 21 at 11 AM downtown for “Who Killed Democracy?”, an interactive street play featuring music, a parade, good guys, bad guys, and YOU…
- Russian LGBT Solidarity, Wed, January 25, 4pm – 6pm
News & Announcements (More info below the jump):
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Tweets: News, Opinion, Comments: Below the jump
- OCCUPY MOVEMENT: Occupy Together – Actions and Directory (Domestic and Worldwide) <– Click here
- Minuets of General Assembly of 1/23/2012GA Minutes 1/21/2012 PM
- MEDIA/WEB WG Meeting Minutes 01.21.12
- Evening GA 19 Jan 2012 Minutes (Tentative)
- GA 1/17/2012 PM Minutes
OCCUPYHOUSTON: Jan. 9-15, 2012 (Update2) At TRANQUILITY PARK (Bagby/Walker, or Bagby/Rusk)
For those who maintain the occupation at night and all day: “They also serve who only stand and wait.” ~ John Milton (1608 – 1674) from Sonnet XIX.
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Please note: If you have information about the Occupation which is not getting input to the main site in a timely fashion, please write a comment or email me (ThinkwingRadio@msn.com) and I’ll consider posting it on this blog. FYI, I do not necessarily support every action reported here to the same degree or at all, but I report. – Mike
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Major Upcoming Events, (More info below the jump):
- Panel Discussion: Corporate Personhood v. Your Personhood: Who Has More Rights? Friday, January 20, 2012 from 7:00PM til 9:30PM
- Jan 21: Who Killed Democracy? (Interactive Play): Join us on January 21 at 11 AM downtown for “Who Killed Democracy?”, an interactive street play featuring music, a parade, good guys, bad guys, and YOU…
News & Announcements (More info below the jump):
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Tweets: News, Opinion, Comments: Below the jump
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OCCUPY MOVEMENT: Occupy Together – Actions and Directory (Domestic and Worldwide) <– Click here
- General Assembly Minutes 1/5/12 pm
OCCUPYHOUSTON: Jan. 2-8, 2012 (REV), At TRANQUILITY PARK (Bagby/Walker, or Bagby/Rusk)
For those who maintain the occupation at night and all day: “They also serve who only stand and wait.” ~ John Milton (1608 – 1674) from Sonnet XIX.
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Please note: The http://occupyhouston.org/ calendar link was down for a while, but the sidebar version is now apparently working again. If you have information about the Occupation which is not getting input to the main site in a timely fashion, please write a comment or email me (ThinkwingRadio@msn.com) and I’ll consider posting it on this blog. FYI, I do not necessarily support every action reported here to the same degree or at all, but I report. – Mike
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Major Upcoming Events, (More info below the jump):
- Work Group Meet&Greet/ Work Group Re-Organization Day- Jan 7th
- January 4th, 2012: Weekly Protest Rally Outside the Russian Consulate
News & Announcements (More info below the jump):
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Tweets: News, Opinion, Comments: Below the jump
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Calendar Of Upcoming Events <– Seems to be working again. Yay!
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OCCUPY MOVEMENT: Occupy Together – Actions and Directory (Domestic and Worldwide) <– Click here
OCCUPYHOUSTON: Dec. 20-25, 2011, At TRANQUILITY PARK (Bagby/Walker, or Bagby/Rusk)
For those who maintain the occupation at night and all day: “They also serve who only stand and wait.” ~ John Milton (1608 – 1674) from Sonnet XIX.
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Please note: The http://occupyhouston.org/ calendar link was down for a while, but the sidebar version is now apparently working again. If you have information about the Occupation which is not getting input to the main site in a timely fashion, please write a comment or email me (ThinkwingRadio@msn.com) and I’ll consider posting it on this blog. FYI, I do not necessarily support every action reported here to the same degree or at all, but I report. – Mike
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Major Upcoming Events, (More info below the jump):
- Tuesday, Dec. 20th, 7:00pm at Fitzgerald’s, event to protest new noise regulations.(No further info available – Mike)
- Stand in Solidarity at the Russian Consulate (December 21st)
News & Announcements (More info below the jump):
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Tweets: News, Opinion Comments: Below the jump
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Calendar Of Upcoming Events <– Seems to be working again. Yay!
OCCUPYHOUSTON: (Rev.) Dec. 15-18, 2011, At TRANQUILITY PARK (Bagby/Walker, or Bagby/Rusk)
For those who maintain the occupation at night and all day: “They also serve who only stand and wait.” ~ John Milton (1608 – 1674) from Sonnet XIX.
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Please note: The http://occupyhouston.org/ calendar link was down for a while, but the sidebar version is now apparently working again. If you have information about the Occupation which is not getting input to the main site in a timely fashion, please write a comment or email me (ThinkwingRadio@msn.com) and I’ll consider posting it on this blog. FYI, I do not necessarily support every action reported here to the same degree or at all, but I report. – Mike
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Major Upcoming Events, (More info below the jump):
- Field Organizing Teach In 12/18 at 5PM
- Bailing Out Our Occupiers
- Dec 18- International Migrants Day March
News & Announcements (More info below the jump):
- Assistance Needed in Providing Bail Payment (Update)
- Port Action Arrests update 12/14/11
- Pictures of 12-12 Port of Houston Action
- Calendar Of Upcoming Events <– Seems to be working again. Yay!
- Meeting Minutes 12/11
Occupy The Ballot? In Houston, Not So much.
I think that politics can be summed up in two statements:
1) Given an honest count, politicians will follow the will of the voters.
2) In the absence of voters, politicians will follow the will of their monetary donors.
The #OCCUPY movement has changed our national political conversation, and raised public awareness of economic injustice and financial/political corruption. These are significant political successes.
But the #OCCUPY movement has failed in one very important place: It has not succeeded in Occupying the Ballot. Continue reading
OCCUPYHOUSTON: Dec. 12, 2011, OCCUPY The Port of Houston
For those who maintain the occupation at night and all day: “They also serve who only stand and wait.” ~ John Milton (1608 – 1674) from Sonnet XIX.
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Please note: The http://occupyhouston.org/ calendar link has been down for a while. Interesting and/or time-sensitive information on #Occupy has been hard to obtain there. I’m now extracting what I can from the site, as well as other sources such as Twitter. If you have information about the Occupation which is not getting input to the main site in a timely fashion, please write a comment or email me (ThinkwingRadio@msn.com) and I’ll consider posting it on this blog. – Mike
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Major Upcoming Events, (More info below the jump):
News & Announcements (More info below the jump):
OCCUPYHOUSTON: Dec. 9-12, 2011 (Revised), At TRANQUILITY PARK (Bagby/Walker, or Bagby/Rusk)
For those who maintain the occupation at night and all day: “They also serve who only stand and wait.” ~ John Milton (1608 – 1674) from Sonnet XIX.
_________________________________
Please note: The http://occupyhouston.org/ calendar link has been down for a while. Interesting and/or time-sensitive information on #Occupy has been hard to obtain there. I’m now extracting what I can from the site, as well as other sources such as Twitter. If you have information about the Occupation which is not getting input to the main site in a timely fashion, please write a comment or email me (ThinkwingRadio@msn.com) and I’ll consider posting it on this blog. – Mike
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Major Upcoming Events, Re. 12/10 (More info below the jump):
- Occupiers in Texas Plan to Shut Down the Port of Houston!
- OccupyHoustonOccupy Houston: First ever #OccupyTexasGA to be held on Dec 11th at #TranquilityPark 7pm! #JoinUs! Bring your ideas and support! #d12
News & Announcements (More info below the jump):
- Occupy Houston in DC: December 8th, 2011 Occupy Houston accompanied Good Jobs Great Houston to stand in solidarity with other unions and Occupies in Washington, DC. 3 intersections were blocked on K Street: 14th NW, 15th NW, and 16th
- Freedmens Town Project House
- GA Minutes 12/7/2011
- So…… What was ultimately accomplished? <–CLICK ON LINK posted in forum General Discussion
- An Invitation <–CLICK ON LINK : The following is an invitation from Robert M. Gilmore, Sr. which I am forwarding to Occupy Houston so that those who wish to participate can coordinate. To be clear, this has not been discussed nor has OH consensus been given to support participation officially as of the posting date above.
OCCUPYHOUSTON: Dec. 6-7, 2011, At TRANQUILITY PARK (Bagby/Walker, or Bagby/Rusk)
For those who maintain the occupation at night and all day: “They also serve who only stand and wait.” ~ John Milton (1608 – 1674) from Sonnet XIX.
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Major Events (More info below the jump):
December 6th: OccupyHouston Meeting at tranquility park at 9:15am to go to commissioners court for public comment.
Stand in Solidarity at the Russian Consulate (December 7th)
News & Information (More info below the jump):
- OH Newspaper <– Info below the jump
- Needed Items List Updated!! <– Click the link for info
- LiveStream Operators and/or Laptops Needed <– Click the link for info
- General Assembly Minutes – Nov 30, 2011 <– Click the link for info
- General Assembly Minutes 12/01/2011<– Click the link for info
OCCUPYHOUSTON: Dec. 2-3, 2011, At TRANQUILITY PARK (Bagby/Walker, or Bagby/Rusk)
For those who maintain the occupation at night and all day: “They also serve who only stand and wait.” ~ John Milton (1608 – 1674) from Sonnet XIX.
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Major Events (More info below the jump):
- Strategy Session#2 Dec 3rd Saturday 2PM – 5PM: What next? This is a question that every dedicated Occupy Houston participant and supporter is asking. At the 2nd Strategy and Public discussion, participants will address this question. It is open to ALL (More info below the jump).
News & Information (More info below the jump):
- OH Newspaper <– Info below the jump
- Needed Items List Updated!! <– Click the link for info
- LiveStream Operators and/or Laptops Needed <– Click the link for info
- General Assembly Minutes – Nov 30, 2011 <– Click the link for info
- General Assembly Minutes 12/01/2011<– Click the link for info
