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Anonymous: Message to the State of Israel
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Sunday, October 09, 2011
Tonight @OccupyHartford will be having a General Assembly...
Time: 6:30 PM
Place: Turning Point Park
*See http://occupyhartfordct.com/ for more details on location and parking.
Hartford Courant.com's Dan Haar's Write-up on @OccupyHartford
"Dan Haar 12:24 p.m. EDT, October 4, 2011 I was pleased to see that Hartford has finally joined the Occupy Wall Street movement, with a gathering scheduled for this Wednesday morning in Bushnell Park.
It's not that I care deeply about the message of the protesters. They're off-base in many ways, though their overall point about wealth and finance in America is hard to refute.
No, what I care about is Hartford's opportunity to piggyback on this youthful national firestorm to create some local energy. The energy is building on all sides. By remarkable coincidence, at 8:30 a.m., the very moment when Occupy Hartford unfurls its first banners, an event a few hundred feet away will do more to reshape the profit-driven U.S. corporate structure than all the placard-waving, zombie-dressed protesters in the streets. And it's happening, of all places, at the capital city's historic bastion of corporate culture, The Hartford Club.
"Beyond Business as Usual" is a conference on social enterprise, organized by the local group reSET, the Social Enterprise Trust. This movement, in contrast to the bring-down-the-system energy happening in financial districts across America, is about creating something — a parallel way for firms to organize themselves based on the interests of employees and the community, as well as owners.
In the afternoon, reSET will name the winners of its first social entrepreneur awards, giving thousands of dollars for business plans and startups that advance the core ideas.
What are those core ideas? For now, social enterprise is broadly defined. What sets it apart from the plethora of excellent corporate community activities out there is that a social enterprise firm is organized — legally, in its charter, in many cases — for social good from the start. Many universities have institutes to prod the idea forward.
Some might argue that the best way to create social good is to help companies make money, so they can hire more people and pay higher wages. That question will come up Wednesday, I'm certain, because — full disclosure here — I'm moderating the first panel discussion, with some heavyweights of social enterprise.
Kate Emery, CEO of the IT consulting firm Walker Systems Support in Farmington, and founder of reSET, has a lot of respect for the Occupy Wall Street protests, which she likens to the marches of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King. "They bring attention to situations in our society that might otherwise pass as acceptable," she said.
Social enterprise picks up on the dissatisfaction with a system that doesn't spread wealth very effectively, and offers "a positive, plausible alternative," Emery said.
"It doesn't need to replace the current way of doing business, it can live alongside and demonstrate through the free market that it works," she said. "And people can then choose which business model they want to support."
The back-and-forth brings a nice departure from the polarized political debate about free market vs. government control — a debate that misses the obvious point, we've always been a regulated market economy and always will be. With social enterprise, it's Market Type-A vs. Market Type B.
The keynote speaker Wednesday is Robert Egger, founder and president of the 22-year-old DC Central Kitchen, which uses food donated by hotels, restaurants and farms in a culinary arts job training program. It has fed thousands of people and helped hundreds get jobs in the business, and it has spun off other firms.
"Robert says it well, that rather than boycotts, let's have 'buycotts' - let's have people voting with their wallets, their business, their loyalty, on which model they think is best," Emery said in an email. "That's what the free market is all about!""
*Original Source: http://www.courant.com/business/hc-haar-1004-20111003,0,2404901.column
CTNow.com and FOX Video Coverage of @OccupyHartford March
Sir is in this video. Can you spot him? Where's Sir?
*Original Source: http://www.ctnow.com/videobeta/?watchId=ab362de3-c1ef-40c3-b854-715d82c00f18
*Original Source: http://www.ctnow.com/videobeta/?watchId=ab362de3-c1ef-40c3-b854-715d82c00f18
Saturday, October 08, 2011
Chronic Illness and @OccupyHartford @OccupyWallSt
As a Chronic/Invisible Illness Sufferer, I Need These Movements (cc: @OccupyHartford @OccupyWallSt)
Oct 8, 2011 | Source: Keek.com
Friday, October 07, 2011
Occupy Hartford March 10072011 @OccupyHartford
It's late, and I need some rest. For now I am just going to post some pictures from the march. Just know that as I am typing this, there are many fellow Nutmeggers who will be occupying Turning Point Park (corner of Broad and Farmington) through the night. And if my health would permit it, I'd be there with them, just as I told the reporter from News Channel 8 (yeah, finally gained some mass media attention).
You're never too young.
Sir being interviewed by a young (very young) protester. She asked him: "Why are you here?"
Po-po (police) on bikes.
Lots of mothers with babies and children participated.
Speaks for the cause.
Equipment for overnight occupation.
"Bosses Beware! When We Are Screwed We Multiply"
News Channel 8's (abc) night arrival.
And into the night...
Please note that due to my disability, I was unable to take photographs during the actually march, it's impossible to push a walker with two hands and hold a camera. So please search the internet for pictures of the march through downtown, I was blown away by how long the marching lineup was--remarkable.
"Be good.
Be patient--but not too patient.
Be in the moment of not being too patient.
There is a season for action.
If you are even partially capable, be there for that season."
~MissNikkiAnn, disabled but marching when possible
(and inspired by the elderly woman with a cane who marched right behind me)
*unedited post
Occupy Hartford 10062011 @OccupyHartford
As a chronically ill single mom, I am crunched for time and health. If you are following my blog for Occupy Hartford, CT, USA information, you will find that I get right to the point, and there is no editing involved (not enough energy, time or good health right now...but maybe in the future). So here we go....
Sir and I arrived a little late to yesterday the Occupy Hartford meeting. There was a little confusion as to where the meeting would be held (Bushnell Park or Turning Point, Broa Street and Farmington Avenue). Once I realized it was Turning Point (cause there was no one at the Bushnell and I used my Android to check Twitter for the location), we walked from the Capitol's parking lot to Turning Point. Upon arrival, this is what we saw...
I jumped right into the mix and listened for information. Here are some main points to consider:
1. The first march will be held today, Friday, October 7, 2011 (10072011) at 5 PM.
2. The Bushnell Park will be the starting point for the march.
3. The route for the march was up for proposal.
4. It was proposed that the march be inclusive, allowing for consideration and support of individual situations (people's work time, etc.).
5. The issue of Connecticut not being a 24/7 kind of a place like New York provoked lots of discussion about how to deal with the limitations of the City of Hartford's most active and least active hours.
6. There was confusion (which was resolved) over who the Turning Point land belongs to. Turning Point is not the official name of the site that you see above, and there is some philanthropic history behind it.
7. The Turning Point land belongs to the City of Hartford.
8. It was also made clear that The City of Hartford belongs to The City of Hartford and NOT the POLICE.
9. The people were made aware that Ron Pitts (sp? and occupation?) supports the effort.
10. Please note that The Hartford Courant is right across the street.
11. Please note that no Hartford Courant staff reporters (to my knowledge) were in attendance.
Here are so photos...
And a few more...
I will keep you posted.
~MissNikkiAnn, unedited
Thursday, October 06, 2011
Occupy Hartford Rundown from 10052011's Evening Meeting
By request, I will do a quick rundown on yesterday's Occupy Hartford:
1. The crowd grew in size from my 5 PM arrival until my 8 PM departure.
2. There were adults, children AND babies present.
3. Cops were also present.
4. Many held protest signs.
5. Some stood on the Bushnell Park sidewalk and held up their signs for passerbys to see. One of these was a young boy who could have been between the ages six and ten. Instead of joining the other children (like Sir, my son who is six and was present) at play, upon his arrival, he took his sign and went right to the sidewalk to hold it up for passing vehicles to see. The unidentified man who was with him, was further down the street doing the same.
6. A unanimous proposal was passed about not smoking with so many children being present with the group.
7. They spoke about the morning's meeting.
8. The various "Breadown Groups" (or committees) were recognized as such: Expression, Finance, Food, Legal, Logistics, Media, Medical, Outreach, Research and Shelter. I was having a hard time hearing when I think they mentioned (and voted?) on having a Strategy group.
9. The lawyer stated: "I am not here to tell you what to do. I am here to make sure your rights to the Constitution are protected."
10. I overheard a statement that "One thing we don't want to see here is a failure to communicate." Eluding to the fact that this failure could prompt conflict with the police.
11. It was agreed that occupation would begin at most a week from Wednesday (10052011) and at least by Saturday (10082011). But upon my departure three hours in, they were still unsure.
12. From what I could see, aside from myself and another unidentified photographer, there was no "blatant" media representation. I did upload live video footage to www.keek.com, but am in talks with Keek now as to why my videos did not post.
~MissNikkiAnn, keeping you posted
Occupy Hartford's Victory Against the Po-Po (Police) by @OccupyHartford
"The following is a report back from Josh. Official minutes from the 5:00pm G.A. should be following soon. (dave r)
The Assembly ended with a difficult consensus that the occupation would begin this Friday.
There was also consensus that committee meetings would take place at the agreed occupation space at Turning Point Park tomorrow at 8:30 am and 5 pm.
We also came to consensus that, because there were several people who wanted to begin the occupation tonight rather than waiting until Friday, we would march in solidarity with them to the site. We did so and were accompanied by the Hartford police.
After most of the group who did not intend to stay the night dispersed, the rest of us (maybe 20 people or so) were informed by the police at the location that we would be arrested if we were in the space after 10 p.m. Peter Goselin from the National Lawyers Guild was there representing us and asked the police if there was any place on city property that we would be allowed to sleep out. The answer was no. The police actually suggested that we go to the capital building, but this was just a matter of passing his problem off onto the state police that are in charge of the capital grounds.
We immediately contacted Councilman Luis Cotto, who phoned the mayor in hopes of resolving the situation. Before Councilman Cotto arrived, the Swat police showed up with a High power sound machine to drive us out of the park. Things were becoming tense.
While waiting for word from the Mayor and the city we held an emergency meeting and consensed around the fact that rather than challenge the police to arrest us as 6, we would leave and wait for the larger occupation.
The city manager (who arrived after being contacted by Councilman Cotto) determined that Turning Point Park is NOT ACTUALLY CITY PROPERTY and belongs to the state. The Hartford Police left immediately, as they no longer had jurisdiction over the land. At this point the Governor’s office was informed by the city of what was taking place. No State Police arrived and there was no discernible reaction from the State.
With this new information, those of us still present called another meeting in order to decide how to proceed. While the State Police did not arrive or react, we decided it was conceivable that any individual state officer driving around might notice the tents and take it upon himself to do something about it. Rather than risk this possible confrontation with only a few of us there, we decided to leave the space and wait until the full occupation begins on Friday as there is obviously much greater strength in numbers.
I personally took tonight as an enormous victory. The Hartford Police cannot bother us in the place that we have designated as our occupation space. Seeing them leave after having threatened to arrest us was fantastic. The reaction of the State remains to be seen, but from what I understand Luis has opened a channel of communication with the Governors office regarding this. As far as Hartford is concerned, we have already occupied Turning Point Park!
--
-Occupy HartfordCT"
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