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SUMMARY:Andy Lichterman of WSLF on High-tech Militarism and Global Crises
DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1118541/ ] Against a background of economic\, military and political upheaval\, the U.S. continues to pursue a strategy of developing nuclear weapons\, missile defense systems and the militarization of space. The support in Congress for various kinds of advanced weaponry has been less than it was during the Cold War\, a fact no doubt owing much to that era's decline. But the plethora of global crises has prompted a strong push by the U.S government and military to show its strength in a most familiar guise - its military power. We have seen in a post-cold-war world a series of pulling back from disarmament treaties as well as missed opportunities at new treaties\, while the U.S. military\, despite calls for disarmament by people as unlikely as Henry Kissinger\, aims for development of global superiority through advanced weapons systems.
      On Tuesday\, October 7\, during the annual Keep Space for Peace Week\, Andy Lichterman\, Program Director for the anti-nuclear weapons organization Western States Legal Foundation\, will explore our country's efforts to dominate the rest of the world militarily. Lichterman will make connections between the development of such destabilizing hardware as space weapons and missile defense systems\, and our standing on the world stage. "The question\," he says\, is 'what's it all about?'" That is\, what is our government - and weapons contractors such as Lockheed-Martin and Raytheon - hoping for? The question for the audience is very likely to be\, "what does this strategy mean\, and what should we as citizens have to say about it?"
      Peace Action of San Mateo County will present this free public event at 7:30 PM on October 7 at Beck Hall of the Unitarian Universalists of San Mateo\, 300 E. Santa Inez Avenue (at Ellsworth) in San Mateo. Beck Hall is wheelchair accessible. 
      Free.
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SUMMARY:Northern Lights Benefit Show w. Allison Crowe and guest Billie Woods
DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1098818/ ] Northern Lights Benefit Show to aid John Lennon Memorial Garden Blooms in Durness\, Scotland
      "Love is the flower... you gotta let it grow" ~ John Lennon
      The most north westerly village in Britain is to celebrate its links with John Lennon again. ( http://www.northhighlandsscotland.com/info/pressallison.asp )
      Top Canadian singer Allison Crowe is to headline a concert in Durness\, Sutherland\, on October 11 - two days after what would have been the ex-Beatle's 68th birthday.
      Allison was one of the stars of last year's John Lennon Northern Lights Festival held in Durness - and promoted by Prince Charles' North Highland Tourism - which went on to win the Best New Festival at the UK 
      Festival Awards 2007.
      Next month's Northern Lights Benefit Show will be in aid of the John Lennon Memorial Garden in Durness - the only permanent memorial to Lennon in Scotland.
      Lennon holidayed every summer between the ages of 9 and 15 in Durness - on his cousins' croft.
      He also returned with Yoko Ono - and their respective children Julian and Kyoko - in 1969 before suffering a car accident which hospitalised them at Golspie.
      Durness\, in particular\, played a huge part in young Lennon's life - the song In My Life is said to be partly inspired by the village - and the singer even tried to buy the area's estate shortly before his death in 1980. Earlier this year Yoko Ono also praised villagers for their respect to Lennon's memory.  http://www.allisoncrowe.com/AllisonCroweTidingsInMyLife.mp3
      For next month's concert Allison will break off from her European tour and fly from Prague where she will be performing two days earlier.
      "John Lennon was an amazing\, artistic\, peaceful\, spirit. He made a huge impact on society. Durness made a huge impact on him and on me too and I am glad to return\," said Allison\, 26.
      "I remember being terrified of the roads\, but the beauty of the place managed to take over! The oft summer stomping ground for John Lennon is one of the most gorgeous places I have seen in all my travels.
      "The black rocks and the turquoise waters... The wonderful people that live there in the Highlands... And the people I got to meet during the John Lennon Northern Lights fest from all over the world.
      "There were performers everywhere and there was such a sense of community throughout the fest. I thought the entire time this is definitely a place I could live without much difficulty! The music and the laughter and the amazing new friends. truly\, it's an experience that can't be matched. This year I plan on doing my best to create something new while I am in Durness\, in homage to the Northern Lights Festival and to carry on in that spirit!!!
      "I am honoured to be able to help raise monies to upkeep the John Lennon Memorial Garden. It's an important part of the community\, to be kept alive and growing along with the memory of John Lennon and the times he had in Durness. I hope we're able to recreate a bit of that magic."
      There are hopes that the Northern Lights Festival will be staged next year.
      "I'm excited we're able in a way to carry the torch for the fest that's not happening this year\, because it's such an amazing experience that I hope it keeps happening for years to come\, really\," said Allison.
      "I think the fact that people come together to celebrate the life of someone who was so devoted to peace and love\, is\, in a sense\, achieving exactly what John set out to do. Keeping his spirit alive through the garden and through the festival is that sense of his presence and purpose living on in all of us. We all shine on."
      Mary Mackay\, chair of Durness Community Council\, said she was delighted that Lennon's links with Durness are again to be celebrated.
      "I could not think of anybody more fitting to celebrate John's links with Durness than Allison. She was a knockout last year and put hairs on the back of everybody that heard her\," she said.
      "We are hoping it will be a great day - and it keeps John's flame alive in a place that he loved very much."
      Allison has recently toured across Canada and in the northeastern United States as headliner. Two one-hour television specials have been broadcast across Canada\, and her version of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah is one of the most popular versions of the classic.
      "Whether I'm Wrong"\, an original song of social conscience penned in early 2003\, has been featured by the UNESCO-endorsed New Songs for Peace initiative.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a6hmQbRcIM
      Allison will be supported by fellow Canadian vocalist and classical guitarist Billie Woods. Billie's songs are inspired by life in Canada's Pacific northwestern coastal forest\, and infused with the warmth and vitality of the sambas\, bossa novas and other cultural rhythms of Brazil. Other events are also in the pipeline including a photographic exhibition of the area by Shona McMillan.
      Tickets are £10 for adults and £5 for under 16s and are available from Loch Croispol Bookshop 01971511777 (where a small fee for credit card bookings will apply) and Mrs Mary Mackay 01971511255.
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SUMMARY:On October 14\, we vote for peace. On October 18\, we march for peace
DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1071684/ ] *On October 14\, vote to end the war in Afghanistan. *
      *On October 18\, march to end the war in Afghanistan.*
       
      The 2008 Canadian budget allocated $18 billion to military spending and only $167 million to reconstruction in Afghanistan. We are spending 0.9% of the military budget on reconstruction.
      A recent UN report states that civilian deaths in Afghanistan have increased 40% this year. 
      61% of Canadians believe the country is paying too high a price in terms of blood and financial cost for its involvement in Afghanistan. 
      Our military is helping to support a government where more than 60% of its members of parliaments are known drug lords and warlords who continue to commit human rights abuses against Afghan civilians. 
      *Join Calgarians in raising awareness about the true cost of this war and letting our new government know that we want this war to end NOW! *
      When: Saturday\, October 18 at 1pm
      Where: Tompkins Park (17th Ave and 8th St S.W.)
      There will be speakers\, music and we will hold placards outlining the cost of the war and how this war is effecting the people of Afghanistan.
      This event is part of a pan-Canadian day of action to end the war in Afghanistan called by the Canadian Peace Alliance and Collectif echec a la guerre. It is being organized by a group of concerned Calgarians.
      For more information\, go to www.acp-cpa.ca or email candil@shaw.ca
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SUMMARY:Allison Crowe's Tidings on Broadway - Laurie Beechman Theater
DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1018042/ ] Miracle on 42nd Street: Tidings on Broadway
      Holiday season in Manhattan - concert details tba
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LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/123341/":Laurie Beechman Theatre @ 407 West 42nd Street\, New York City\, New York 10036
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NAME:Laurie Beechman Theatre
ADDRESS:407 West 42nd Street
CITY:New York City
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SUMMARY:Allison Crowe's Tidings: Music for the Season & All Time
DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/431074/ ] Tidings stirs together traditional Christmas carols and holiday favourites with an organic blend of rock\, jazz\, folk\, gospel and soul. “The Yuletide find of the year\," says The Record. “Be prepared to be amazed\," says Christmasreviews.com. "Allison Crowe is a stunningly talented performer.”
      Allison Crowe is happy to be bringing "Tidings" to Vancouver's St. James Hall this year. More details tba.
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ADDRESS:3214 W. 10th Ave @ Trutch St
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SUMMARY:National Conference for Academic Disciplines
DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/850157/ ] Call for abstracts in various academic disciplines. 4-day conference at the University of Central Florida (South Orlando campus). 2-day cultural program includes free bus trips to Tampa and St Petersburg\, and a major park (e.g.\, Sea World). Organized by the International Journal of Arts and Sciences (IJAS).
      IJAS invites abstracts\, papers and proposals in any of the following tracks: 
      Social Sciences and Humanities\,
      Business and Economics\,
      Teaching and Education\,
      Engineering and Technology\, 
      Physical and Life Sciences\, and
      Interdisciplinary Studies.
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NAME:University of Central Florida - South Orlando Regional Campus
ADDRESS:7300 Lake Ellenor Drive
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