The email I received yesterday from Senator Kirsten Gillibrand regarding the TPP
I recently signed a petition to my elected representatives in the U.S. Congress opposing granting the Obama administration Fast Track authority on the proposed T.P.P. (Trans Pacific Partenship) trade...
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After the Rim Fire - A First Look Yosemite N.P. (photo diary)
The Rim Fire that burned during late summer this year was unprecedented in recorded history for the Sierra Nevada Mountains of Calfornia. I took a trip out to Yosemite over Veterans Day weekend to...
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E.Z. economical fresh suet bird feeder (Photo Diary)
If you live in an area with cold winters this is an idea you might want to try. It does not require much money and the birds like it. I learned this from my Mom who grew up during the great depression.
View ArticleOil Tank Cars Derail near Albany NY
I thought it would be a good idea to document this event from Friday February 28, 2014 here on the great orange satan. I searched and could not find another post. It did not receive much news coverage....
View ArticleMy Congress Critter Paul Tonko (NY20) is Fighting for Our Freedom
My Congressional Representative Paul Tonko (NY20) is really great. I received this email from him the other day. Look below the orange satan squigle to read a copy of his most recent email...
View Article4 Bakken Crude Oil Tank Cars Derail in Albany NY - Media reporting is damned...
I have not seen any other diaries on this here at the great orange satan. I'm posting one to document this event. Four Canadian Pacific Rail Tank cars Carrying Bakken Crude oil derailed at the port of...
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Highlining At the Top of Yosemite Falls (photo diary)
I am posting this photo diary in honor of National Trails Day. I've been visiting Yosemite National Park regularly and hiking the Upper Yosemite Falls Trail during almost every visit for nearly 30...
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Yosemite Land Grant 150'th Anniversary News and Views
Replica of Galen Clark's Cabin now the Mariposa Grove Museum Monday June 30 2014 will be the 150'th anniversary of the day Abraham Lincoln signed this historic land grant, The Yosemite Valley Grant...
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Whitney Day at Saratoga Race Course ( photo diary)
The 87th running of the famed Whitney Stakes took place yesterday at the Historic Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs New York. The purse was 1.5 million dollars for this Grade 1 stakes race. The...
View ArticleZephyr Teachout is a New Yorker
Well it is official now. Here is the text from an email I received last night.Today the Appellate Court ruled unanimously[1] to throw out the Governor's frivolous lawsuit against us. Despite the...
View ArticleZephyr Teachout to honor the memory of Eric Garner in Staten Island Today
Zephyr Teachout will honor the memory of Eric Garner today. Please see her email announcement below for details.Tomorrow I’ll be in Staten Island to honor the memory of Eric Garner and draw attention...
View ArticleZephyr Teachout runs with Tim Wu
I received a new communication from Zephyr Teachout yesterday. It highlights the stark difference in choice of a running mate between her and Governor 1%. See below..... Also check out this great diary...
View ArticleZephyr Teachout and Tim Wu Touring New York State Blowing the whistle on...
I received another email communication from Zephyr Teachout yesterday. She and Tim Wu are touring the state campaigning. They are looking for additional volunteers to help them conduct a grass roots...
View ArticleTime to "Go Big or Go Home" for Teachout-Wu
Here is the text of a recent email I received from the Teachout-Wu campaign. We need to support BOTH Zephyr Teachout and Tim Wu in the NY democratic primary election.I am going to make another...
View ArticleZephyr Teachout & Tim Wu File Suit Against NYS Democratic Committee, Andrew...
Teachout & Wu Sue Cuomo, Hochul & NYSDC, Alleging Election Law Misdeeds Is the headline of this September 5th story by by Christopher Twarowski in the Long Island Press. New York State...
View ArticleZephyr Teachout sends a message about courage, speaking truth to power and...
Posting the email communication I received from Zephyr Teachout after the primary. I want everyone to have an opportunity to read this.Thank you. Last night, we exceeded all of the pundits...
View ArticleTeachout-Wu Campaign was Recorded on Video for a Documentary
I ran across an interesting story from the Washington Post about video that was recorded during the recent Teachout-Wu campaign in New York State and is to be used for a documentary. The news story...
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Adirondack Water Colors in the Fall (photo diary)
I took this kayak and train trip again on Sunday 9-28-2014. Unlike the other times I've gone when it has been in the mid 40's with rain showers, this time it was warm with sunshine. Unfortunately there...
View ArticlePresident Barack Obama Commutes Senetences of 22 Drug War Prisoners
On Monday March 31, 2015 President Barack Obama commuted the sentences of 22 Drug War Prisoners. This is a small step in the right direction from the Obama administration. Here is a link to the White...
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2015 Belmont Stakes (photo diary)
The 147th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday June 6, 2015 was a BFD. A few days before the race Ms. jbob and I decided to attend. The security people restricted cameras to ones without...
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