10/19/2000: Here's More... "This &
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Hello all,
I have to say that it was a heartening experience when, after I
posted the "how to get off this list" message, the list
experienced a net loss of only 50 recipients. Of course, more
than 50 unsubscribed, but I also announced to other lists that
CUADPUpdate will no longer be posted there, and invited members of
those lists to join. I *know* a lot of people still don't read
every word I write - I don't expect that for a second - but it is
nice to know we have a solid list now. Thanks very much to
those who wrote to say why you enjoy the list and that you are
staying on. And even though they won't see it, I also want to
thank all those who unsubscribed, but took pains to tell me that
they appreciate the work of CUADP but for whatever reason need to
reduce e-mail....
Turning to the weather, tonights forecast is DARK, with wildly
spreading light in the morning.... And now back to our regularly
scheduled program.
CONTENTS
*NEW WEB DESIGN!
*STEVE EARLE ON NIGHTLINE - FRIDAY NIGHT! (Free the West
Memphis Three)
*CALENDAR UPDATED!
*BE VERY SCARY THIS HALLOWEEN
*AND SPEAKING OF POLITICS (Friday Night Debate with AlGore, Nader,
others, to be broadcast on CSPAN!)
*MOVEMENT JOBS AVAILABLE
*CANDLE OF HOPE WALK - REPORT FROM CALIFORNIA
and finally...
*COFFEE DRINKERS BEWARE!
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*NEW WEB DESIGN!
For a smile, click on the dog! (Top right)
CUADP's web page has been completely revamped. Take a look at
<http://www.cuadp.org/>.
I am very interested in having your feedback and suggestions for
additions and improvements.
I also want to HIGHLY RECOMMEND the services of Computer Partners, a
Canadian firm run by an Abolitionist who has put his money where his
mouth is. That's right - last year when CUADP launched our
Bush campaign, Bob Wakfer sent a significant contribution, and
offered the services of his company at greatly reduced prices.
This latest redesign of the site was free. The staff is a
pleasure to work with, and of course, Mike, Computer Partners' Web
Designer, is the best in the world.
DO YOU NEED WEB SERVICES? You can support CUADP's work without
sending us money. Computer Partners will donate to CUADP 20%
of the fees for all web design or web hosting services purchased as
a result of clicking on the following link. <http://www.cuadp.org/compar.html>"
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*STEVE EARLE ON NIGHTLINE - FRIDAY NIGHT!
REMINDER - This profile on musician Steve Earle features footage
from the "Concert at the Court" that Steve gave during the
7th Annual Fast & Vigil to Abolish the Death Penalty this past
June 29 - July 2. CUADP helps to coordinate this annual event
on behalf of the Abolitionist Action Committee <http://www.abolition.org>.
Consider joining us next year for the 8th annual F&V!
I received the following from the producer of the Nightline piece
after I asked him if the Nightline piece is still on for the 20th:
>Yep. We've wavered several times this week because of the
>Middle East, but we're slated for Friday. I'll try and let
>you know if we have a last-minute change, or you can check
>back on Friday. There will be a feature on the show on the
>ABC News website under the Nightline page, which is located
>at <http://abcnews.go.com/onair/nightline/NightlineIndex.html>.
>It should be posted by early evening today. There will be
a
>preview sequence there that I'm told comes from our third
>act on the death penalty.
Previously I had shared:
>>Peter from Nightline here. FYI: Our Steve Earle
profile is
>>slated to air Friday, Oct. 6. One third of the show
will be
>>on Steve's abolition work and we feature the Supreme Court
>>vigil and Steve's description of Jonathan Noble's execution.
>>Note that Oct. 6 is pretty well set, but just be sure to say
>>that it is "scheduled" for that date. We're
a news program,
>>so any significant news story will bump a feature story like
>>this to a later date.
AND ON A RELATED NOTE....
FREE THE WEST MEMPHIS THREE!
Steve Earle is also one of many fine musicians that collaborated on
a benefit CD to raise awareness for the plight of a group of young
men known as the West Memphis Three, one of whom is on death row.
For details on the case, check <http://www.wm3.org>.
This CD hit stores on Oct. 10th and retails for about $17.99.
Thanks to Steve and the many artists who put this together, and aces
and eights records for it's production. Please support this
effort.
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CALENDAR UPDATED!
Special thanks again to CUADP VOLUNTEERS Pam Dyer and DeAnna Horne,
who helped winnow numerous event announcements down to the core
information for placement on the most comprehensive listing of
abolitionist events anywhere. With their help and that of Mike
the web designer, the page is now as up to date as it can be.
What's more, Mike has added a form that web users can fill out
themselves - right on the site! Thanks Mike, Pam & DeAnna!
To see the Calendar, visit http://www.cuadp.org/
and click on "Event Calendar."
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BE VERY SCARY THIS HALLOWEEN
Matt wrote:
>So I need a Halloween costume, and I got to thinking: What's
>scarier than a serial killer who has systematically eliminated
>145 people from the face of the earth and smiles gleefully on
>national TV at the prospect of two more? Here's my
question:
>how can I make a Bush Head? Thanks.
Not sure what Matt is talking about? See the photos at:
http://www.cuadp.org/bush.html
http://www.cuadp.org/images/big/bush1.jpg
http://www.cuadp.org/build.html
http://www.fadp.org/tampabush.html
http://www.cuadp.org/natgovassocmeet.html
Then, you can request directions for ordering or creating your very
own BushHead by e-mailing <cuadp@cuadp.org>.
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AND SPEAKING OF POLITICS
Thanks to Bill Dubay, who sent the following:
This comes from Judicial Watch at <http://www.judicialwatch.org>.
This should be an interesting debate
===============================================================
On Friday, October 20, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. Eastern time, Judicial
Watch will host a nationally televised presidential debate featuring
six of the seven qualified presidential candidates. John Hagelin, Al
Gore, Ralph Nader, Pat Buchanan, Harry Browne, and Howard Phillips
have all accepted--only George W. Bush has declined.
C-SPAN has committed to televising the debate, and Fox TV and
American Voice Radio are considering coverage. The debate will be
moderated by a highly respected journalist, and the panel will be
composed of other journalists from well-known national
newspapers--both liberal and conservative.
Seven lecterns will be set up on stage--no matter who attends the
debate. Each candidate will give an opening and closing statement
and will be asked questions by the panel in rotating order.
The questions, while not set in advance, will reflect Judicial Watch
concerns about ethics in politics--bribery laws, corporate control
of government, independent counsel issues, etc.
About 600 people have been invited to the debate and to a reception
immediately following, including over 30 Ambassadors and their
seconds-in-command, as well as the entire Washington press corps.
We urge everyone to watch this debate, which certainly promises to
be the most interesting and representative presidential debate of
the season. As always, please check your local listings for
up-to-the-minute scheduling; TV and radio news stations reserve the
right to make last-minute changes.
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JOBS JOBS JOBS
You know we're being effective when the movement keeps growing and
NEW JOBS are created. They're not all new jobs, but it seems
like everyone is hiring these days. We have plenty of
VOLUNTEER opportunities here at CUADP, but the following groups want
to pay YOU to be an abolitionist. Rather than repost the job
announcement, I'll give you the organization, job title, and a
person to contact for the job description and application.
Amnesty International USA (DC Based)
Director, Program to Abolish the Death Penalty
Contact the director of personnel at 212-807-8400
Death Penalty Information Center (DC Based)
Public Relations Director
Contact Richard Dieter at <dpic@essential.org>
Murder Victim's Families for Reconciliation
Organizer
Contact Renny Cushing at <cushing@mvfr.org>
New Yorkers Against the Death Penalty
Executive Director
Contact Jonathan Gradess <jeg@nysda.org>
Tennessee Coalition to Abolish State Killing
Executive Director
Contact Susan McBride at <SMcBride@gbgm-umc.org>
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ARE YOU IN CALIFORNIA? WANT TO BE?
From: PROUDPOPPA@aol.com,
Dick Carlburg writes:
Hi everyone,
The Candle of Hope Walk has started. On Saturday, Oct 14th, we
lit the candle at a church in downtown San Diego. About twenty
people attended the ceremony. Then most of the people walked
for two or three miles. Tony, a friend of the Ghelardi's,
walked about five miles before he developed blisters on both feet
and had to stop. Jeff Ghelardi and I then alternated carrying
the candle for the next two days. We arrived in Oceanside
Sunday afternoon. Total distance covered was about sixty
miles. As I write, Jeff is carrying the candle by bicycle
through Camp Pendleton. The Marines would not let us walk
through the reservation, but would let us bicycle through it.
On Wednesday, we start at the Orange County line and walk toward
Newport Beach on Pacific Coast Highway.
We were on television in San Diego Saturday night. They
interviewed Jeff and I and showed us walking down PCH. It was
broadcast Saturday evening and the next day several people commented
that they had see it. Most of the reactions that we got as we
traveled were either positive or from people who were interested in
learning more. Only a few negative comments such as "Fry
them all!"
I do see a major problem ahead if San Diego is typical. Many
more people said they would walk with us then actually did.
For the vast majority of the time it was only Jeff and I. If
we don't get more help as we move up the coast, this project could
fail. Jeff will be walking through Orange County, but I have
very few firm commitments from people beyond Orange County. I
have sent the route to all of you and I would ask that you let me
know by e-mail or phone what part of the route you can support.
My cell phone number is 714-222-2164.
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COFFEE DRINKERS BEWARE!
Tom Gill sends:
> Burma's ruling junta has declared caffeine a narcotic.
> Wednesday's announcement -- in the English language New Light
of
> Myanmar newspaper -- did not say whether coffee drinkers would
be
> prosecuted under the law or what penalties they'd face. Under
> Burmese law, the possession of narcotics carries tough
penalties
> -- including death.
Magdaleno - what will we do!?!
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Lots more to catch up on - watch for another update shortly.
Meanwhile, Be Well!
--abe
A.J. Bonowitz
<abe@cuadp.org> <http://www.cuadp.org>
800-973-6548
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