Peggy Johnson Live at Camp Casey 2005

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Along the rode side fellow Camp Casey protesters break out in to song.

Camp Casey was founded by Cindy Sheehan after she failed to get a second meeting with President Bush for an explanation of the cause for which her son, Casey, died. Having been turned away, she pitched a tent by the side of the road and announced her intention to stay, day and night, for the full five weeks or until such a meeting is granted. She has also promised that, if she is not granted a second meeting, she will return to Crawford each time Bush visits there in the future.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Casey,_Crawford,_Texas - cite_note-0
Other members of Gold Star Families for Peace and other anti-Iraq War activists joined them, camped in public land, such as ditches by the road.

This is dedicated to Cindy Sheehan and her son Casey.

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Guy Forsyth Live at Camp Casey 1 of 2

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Its been a long and dusty, winding road for Austin singer/songwriter Guy Forsyth thats lead to a recent surge in praise over his dazzling live shows and his rich Americana roots sound. Forsyth (vocals, acoustic, electric, & slide guitar, harmonica, ukulele, singing saw), along with Will Landin (bass/tuba) and Rob Hooper (drums/Cajon), bring a unique mixture of styles such as folk, rock, country, and Tin Pan Alley to create a sound thats as heterogeneous, raw and compelling as America itself. Youll hear powerhouse vocals deliver energetic yarns about love, the government and the apocalypse, to name a few, as Forsyth and company squeeze everything they have into each song and rarely come up for air.

Camp Casey was founded by Cindy Sheehan after she failed to get a second meeting with President Bush for an explanation of the cause for which her son, Casey, died. Having been turned away, she pitched a tent by the side of the road and announced her intention to stay, day and night, for the full five weeks or until such a meeting is granted. She has also promised that, if she is not granted a second meeting, she will return to Crawford each time Bush visits there in the future.
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Other members of Gold Star Families for Peace and other anti-Iraq War activists joined them, camped in public land, such as ditches by the road.

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Produced by Jeff Zavala.
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Guy Forsyth Live at Camp Casey 2 of 2

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Its been a long and dusty, winding road for Austin singer/songwriter Guy Forsyth thats lead to a recent surge in praise over his dazzling live shows and his rich Americana roots sound. Forsyth (vocals, acoustic, electric, & slide guitar, harmonica, ukulele, singing saw), along with Will Landin (bass/tuba) and Rob Hooper (drums/Cajon), bring a unique mixture of styles such as folk, rock, country, and Tin Pan Alley to create a sound thats as heterogeneous, raw and compelling as America itself. Youll hear powerhouse vocals deliver energetic yarns about love, the government and the apocalypse, to name a few, as Forsyth and company squeeze everything they have into each song and rarely come up for air.

Camp Casey was founded by Cindy Sheehan after she failed to get a second meeting with President Bush for an explanation of the cause for which her son, Casey, died. Having been turned away, she pitched a tent by the side of the road and announced her intention to stay, day and night, for the full five weeks or until such a meeting is granted. She has also promised that, if she is not granted a second meeting, she will return to Crawford each time Bush visits there in the future.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Casey,_Crawford,_Texas - cite_note-0
Other members of Gold Star Families for Peace and other anti-Iraq War activists joined them, camped in public land, such as ditches by the road.

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Produced by Jeff Zavala.
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Pecan Street Festival Live Music in Austin 1 of 3

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Since 1978, The Pecan Street Festival has been a beloved part of Austin's culture.
Presented twice a year in May and September, the massive event is one of the largest festivals in Texas, generating an attendance in excess of 300,000.
The fall 2010 festival on Sixth Street (formerly known as Pecan Street) was no exception.
Thousands line the downtown road turned outdoor mall.
The Pecan Street Festival is not exclusively a shopping event, although it is a main attraction.
Nearly 350 artists offer eclectic, affordable art and crafts including paintings, metalwork, woodwork, jewelry, frames, handmade clothing, ceramics, prints, handcrafted leather books, and the unclassifiable.
Festival organizers made a conscious effort in choosing vendors with a local flavor and a green approach.
This years festival features a designated eco-retail area including Audrey Steiners Furniture made from salvage wood pieces and Irresistible You! an organic make-up line.
In addition to the variety of items for sale, the outdoor festival also features musical performances, art classes, dance classes, a scholarship competition, healthy and green living areas, magicians, jugglers, ventriloquists, a carnival and a petting zoo.
The 29th Fall Pecan Street Festival has plenty of activities to entertain attendees of all ages. While keeping busy throughout the weekend it is recommended that you stop by the consolidated international food court which features Cajun, German, Chinese, Mediterranean, and South American eats.
The Pecan Street Festival implemented a self-imposed goal of 75% or higher waste diversion, including recycling and composting programs, in the Spring of 2009. The festival has biodiesel generators for electrical needs, electric scooters, chemical-free port-a-potties, and solar stages.
In addition, there has been an emphasis on community cooperation and education, with festival volunteers forming a new tradition of cultivating sustainable sensibilities. They do this by encouraging and facilitating environmentally friendly choices.
Festival goers are encouraged to bring their own canvas shopping bags, use onsite recycling stations, and - if feasible - to consider alternate transportation including arrival by bicycle, bus, rail, or carpool.


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Pecan Street Festival Live Music in Austin 2 of 3

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Since 1978, The Pecan Street Festival has been a beloved part of Austin's culture.
Presented twice a year in May and September, the massive event is one of the largest festivals in Texas, generating an attendance in excess of 300,000.
The fall 2010 festival on Sixth Street (formerly known as Pecan Street) was no exception.
Thousands line the downtown road turned outdoor mall.
The Pecan Street Festival is not exclusively a shopping event, although it is a main attraction.
Nearly 350 artists offer eclectic, affordable art and crafts including paintings, metalwork, woodwork, jewelry, frames, handmade clothing, ceramics, prints, handcrafted leather books, and the unclassifiable.
Festival organizers made a conscious effort in choosing vendors with a local flavor and a green approach.
This years festival features a designated eco-retail area including Audrey Steiners Furniture made from salvage wood pieces and Irresistible You! an organic make-up line.
In addition to the variety of items for sale, the outdoor festival also features musical performances, art classes, dance classes, a scholarship competition, healthy and green living areas, magicians, jugglers, ventriloquists, a carnival and a petting zoo.
The 29th Fall Pecan Street Festival has plenty of activities to entertain attendees of all ages. While keeping busy throughout the weekend it is recommended that you stop by the consolidated international food court which features Cajun, German, Chinese, Mediterranean, and South American eats.
The Pecan Street Festival implemented a self-imposed goal of 75% or higher waste diversion, including recycling and composting programs, in the Spring of 2009. The festival has biodiesel generators for electrical needs, electric scooters, chemical-free port-a-potties, and solar stages.
In addition, there has been an emphasis on community cooperation and education, with festival volunteers forming a new tradition of cultivating sustainable sensibilities. They do this by encouraging and facilitating environmentally friendly choices.
Festival goers are encouraged to bring their own canvas shopping bags, use onsite recycling stations, and - if feasible - to consider alternate transportation including arrival by bicycle, bus, rail, or carpool.


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Pecan Street Festival Live Music in Austin

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Since 1978, The Pecan Street Festival has been a beloved part of Austin's culture. Presented twice a year in May and September, the massive event is one of the largest festivals in Texas, generating an attendance in excess of 300,000.The fall 2010 festival on Sixth Street (formerly known as Pecan Street) was no exception.Thousands line the downtown road turned outdoor mall.The Pecan Street Festival is not exclusively a shopping event, although it is a main attraction.Nearly 350 artists offer eclectic, affordable art and crafts including paintings, metalwork, woodwork, jewelry, frames, handmade clothing, ceramics, prints, handcrafted leather books, and the unclassifiable.Festival organizers made a conscious effort in choosing vendors with a local flavor and a green approach.This years festival features a designated eco-retail area including Audrey Steiners Furniture made from salvage wood pieces and Irresistible You! an organic make-up line.In addition to the variety of items for sale, the outdoor festival also features musical performances, art classes, dance classes, a scholarship competition, healthy and green living areas, magicians, jugglers, ventriloquists, a carnival and a petting zoo.The 29th Fall Pecan Street Festival has plenty of activities to entertain attendees of all ages. While keeping busy throughout the weekend it is recommended that you stop by the consolidated international food court which features Cajun, German, Chinese, Mediterranean, and South American eats.The Pecan Street Festival implemented a self-imposed goal of 75% or higher waste diversion, including recycling and composting programs, in the Spring of 2009. The festival has biodiesel generators for electrical needs, electric scooters, chemical-free port-a-potties, and solar stages.In addition, there has been an emphasis on community cooperation and education, with festival volunteers forming a new tradition of cultivating sustainable sensibilities. They do this by encouraging and facilitating environmentally friendly choices.Festival goers are encouraged to bring their own canvas shopping bags, use onsite recycling stations, and - if feasible - to consider alternate transportation including arrival by bicycle, bus, rail, or carpool.

Joan Baez Live at Camp Casey 1 of 2

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Joan Chandos Baez (born January 9, 1941) is an American folk singer, songwriter and activist. Baez has a distinctive vocal style, with a strong vibrato. Her recordings include many topical songs and material dealing with social issues.

Camp Casey was founded by Cindy Sheehan after she failed to get a second meeting with President Bush for an explanation of the cause for which her son, Casey, died. Having been turned away, she pitched a tent by the side of the road and announced her intention to stay, day and night, for the full five weeks or until such a meeting is granted. She has also promised that, if she is not granted a second meeting, she will return to Crawford each time Bush visits there in the future.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Casey,_Crawford,_Texas - cite_note-0
Other members of Gold Star Families for Peace and other anti-Iraq War activists joined them, camped in public land, such as ditches by the road.

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Joan Baez Live at Camp Casey 2 of 2

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Joan Chandos Baez (born January 9, 1941) is an American folk singer, songwriter and activist. Baez has a distinctive vocal style, with a strong vibrato.[1] Her recordings include many topical songs and material dealing with social issues.

Camp Casey was founded by Cindy Sheehan after she failed to get a second meeting with President Bush for an explanation of the cause for which her son, Casey, died. Having been turned away, she pitched a tent by the side of the road and announced her intention to stay, day and night, for the full five weeks or until such a meeting is granted. She has also promised that, if she is not granted a second meeting, she will return to Crawford each time Bush visits there in the future.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Casey,_Crawford,_Texas - cite_note-0
Other members of Gold Star Families for Peace and other anti-Iraq War activists joined them, camped in public land, such as ditches by the road.
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Aviva Chomsky on Immigration Myths - Lecture for Last Sunday Event at 5604 Manor

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Aviva Chomsky is a history professor and coordinator of Latin American,
Latino and Caribbean Studies at Salem State College in Massachusetts. Her
2007 book They Take Our Jobs! And Twenty Other Myths about Immigration
provides a careful analysis of the overheated rhetoric around immigration
policy in the United States, debunking the 21 biggest myths and
stereotypes in todays debate. In her talk, Chomsky will sketch the
outlines of a sensible immigration policy. Her latest book, Linked Labor
Histories, looks at globalization as a long historical process with labor
history at its center. The book examines how employers have used regional
inequalities to gain access to cheaper workers through immigration, which
along with plant relocation gives companies weapons to discipline their
workers. Much of my scholarly work can be traced back to the year I spent
working for the United Farm Workers union back in 1976-77, Chomsky said.
I credit that experience with sparking my interest in the Spanish
language, in migrant workers and immigration, in labor history, in social
movements and labor organizing, in multinationals and their workers, in
how global economic forces affect individuals, and how people collectively
organize for social change.



This event took place at ;5604 Manor, the new progressive community center launched by the Third

Q & A with Aviva Chomsky on Immigration Myths - Last Sunday at 5604 Manor

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Aviva Chomsky is a history professor and coordinator of Latin American,
Latino and Caribbean Studies at Salem State College in Massachusetts. Her 2007 book They Take Our Jobs! And Twenty Other Myths about Immigration provides a careful analysis of the overheated rhetoric around immigration policy in the United States, debunking the 21 biggest myths and
stereotypes in todays debate. In her talk, Chomsky will sketch the outlines of a sensible immigration policy. Her latest book, Linked Labor Histories, looks at globalization as a long historical process with labor history at its center. The book examines how employers have used regional inequalities to gain access to cheaper workers through immigration, which along with plant relocation gives companies weapons to discipline their workers. Much of my scholarly work can be traced back to the year I spent working for the United Farm Workers union back in 1976-77, Chomsky said. I credit that experience with sparking my interest in the Spanish language, in migrant workers and immigration, in labor history, in social movements and labor organizing, in multinationals and their workers, in how global economic forces affect individuals, and how people collectively organize for social change.



This event took place at ;5604 Manor, the new progressive community center launched by the Third

Q & A with Aviva Chomsky on Immigration Myths - Last Sunday at 5604 Manor

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Aviva Chomsky is a history professor and coordinator of Latin American, Latino and Caribbean Studies at Salem State College in Massachusetts. Her 2007 book They Take Our Jobs! And Twenty Other Myths about Immigration provides a careful analysis of the overheated rhetoric around immigration policy in the United States, debunking the 21 biggest myths and stereotypes in todays debate. In her talk, Chomsky will sketch the outlines of a sensible immigration policy. Her latest book, Linked Labor Histories, looks at globalization as a long historical process with labor history at its center. The book examines how employers have used regional inequalities to gain access to cheaper workers through immigration, which along with plant relocation gives companies weapons to discipline their workers. Much of my scholarly work can be traced back to the year I spent working for the United Farm Workers union back in 1976-77, Chomsky said. I credit that experience with sparking my interest in the Spanish language, in migrant workers and immigration, in labor history, in social movements and labor organizing, in multinationals and their workers, in how global economic forces affect individuals, and how people collectively organize for social change. 

This event took place at 5604 Manor, the new progressive community center launched by the Third Coast Activist Resource Center and Workers Defense Project.

The new Austin Indymedia was also there to document this event. Please visit the new http://austin.indymedia.org/

Learn more at http://workersdefense.org and http://thirdcoastactivist.org

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Me & Bobby McGee Live at Camp Casey 2005

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Along the rode side fellow Camp Casey protesters break out in to song including, Me and Bobby McGee. "Me and Bobby McGee" is a song written by Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster, originally performed by Roger Miller, and later by Janis Joplin, who topped the U.S. singles charts with the song in 1971.Camp Casey was founded by Cindy Sheehan after she failed to get a second meeting with President Bush for an explanation of the cause for which her son, Casey, died. Having been turned away, she pitched a tent by the side of the road and announced her intention to stay, day and night, for the full five weeks or until such a meeting is granted. She has also promised that, if she is not granted a second meeting, she will return to Crawford each time Bush visits there in the future. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Casey,_Crawford,_Texas - cite_note-0
Other members of Gold Star Families for Peace and other anti-Iraq War activists joined them, camped in public land, such as ditches by the road.This is dedicated to Cindy Sheehan and her son Casey. ;This is a ZGraphix production. Produced by Jeff Zavala. http://zgraphix.org

David Rovics Plays Song for Cindy Sheehan at Camp Casey

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Camp Casey was the name given to the encampment of anti-war protesters outside the Prairie Chapel Ranch in Crawford, Texas during US President George W. Bush's five-week summer vacation there in 2005, named after Iraq War casualty US Army Specialist Casey Sheehan. A panoramic photograph of Camp Casey on August 18, 2005It was founded by Cindy Sheehan after she failed to get a second meeting with President Bush for an explanation of the cause for which her son, Casey, died. Having been turned away, she pitched a tent by the side of the road and announced her intention to stay, day and night, for the full five weeks or until such a meeting is granted. She has also promised that, if she is not granted a second meeting, she will return to Crawford each time Bush visits there in the future.Other members of Gold Star Families for Peace and other anti-Iraq War activists joined them, camped in public land, such as ditches by the road.
David Rovics - Song for Cindy Sheehan
Lyrics
Casey was a good boy
He treated people well
And his momma loved him
Anyone could tell
She'd send him off to school
Pack his lunch with care
When he came back home she hugged him
With her fingers in his hair
Cindy, she loved Casey
And when all is said and done
She is every mother
And he was every mother's son

When Casey was a little older
He spent his time each week
In that church in Vacaville
In the service of the meek
In the service of his city
In the service of the lord
With his momma in the pews
All the time they could afford
And if their love alone could save us
Then the world would be one
She is every mother
And he was every mother's son

People thought the priesthood
Was where he'd someday be
So some folks were surprised
When he joined the army
The recruiter told him
He wouldn't have to fight
Cindy hoped this was the case
And prayed for him every night
That was before they sent him
To the desert with a gun
She is every mother
And he was every mother's son

His truck had no armor
And when it came under fire
It and half the soldiers in it
Became a funeral pyre
Cindy, she was sleeping
The moment Casey died
And she knew she'd never see him
Standing by her side
There was no consolation
No safe place she could run
She is every mother
And he was every mother's son

The president, he told her
He died for a noble cause
But Cindy's wondering
Exactly what that was
Since they never found the weapons
And now that Casey's gone
It seems that oil is the game
And Casey was the pawn
Cindy's got some questions
And so does everyone
Because she is every mother
And he was every mother's son

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Powwow in the Schools - Indigenous Cultures Institute

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San Marcos is a sacred site that thousands of Native Americans called home, long before the Spanish Europeans arrived here. ;The descendants of these ancient Native people still live here todayand they call themselves Hispanics.

Charlie Lockwood Plays Ana Fintazarek on the Oud

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A groovy rendition of Ana Fintazarek presented on the moon by Charlie Lockwood. Pictures and video of his trip to Egypt are also included!

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WikiLeaks, Backlash, and the Future of Open-Source Journalism

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WikiLeaks' recent posting of more than 90,000 documents detailing the war in Afghanistan was perhaps the most important such disclosure since the Pentagon Papers. The Afghan War Logs, combined with leaked footage of U.S. personnel killing civilians and reporters in Iraq, has made WikiLeaks an important source for unfiltered information on the U.S.'s ongoing wars. Backlash to the leaks has been swift, with top administration of...ficials implying that WikiLeaks founders have "blood on their hands."

Join University of Texas journalism professor Robert Jensen, Texas Observer managing editor and former AP war correspondent Chris Tomlinson, and members of the newly revived Austin Indymedia for a discussion on the importance of the WikiLeaks documents, backlash, and open-source journalism.

This event is sponsored by MonkeyWrench Books, Austin Indymedia and CodePink.

www.wikileaks.org
www.austin.indymedia.org

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Powwow, Aztec, & Taino Dance Traditions - Indigenous Cultures Institute - Celebrating Culture

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San Marcos sacred springs reawaken when over one hundred Native American powwow dancers and participants arrive for the much anticipated 1st Annual Sacred Springs Powwow & Indian Market, held on Saturday, May 1, 2010, from 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM at Aquarena Center, 921 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos, Texas. The event is sponsored by a local Native American nonprofit organization, Indigenous Cultures Institute, with support from Hays County, the City of San Marcos, San Marcos Arts Commission, Texas State University, and CenturyLink.

The Sacred Springs area is one of the oldest inhabited sites in North America and Native people believe its one of three creation sites where we originated, says Dr. Mario Garza, board chair of the institute. Over the next several years, this event held in honor of our ancestors will bring together hundreds of Native people not only from the United States, but from all of the Americas. Garza refers to the institutes plans for a heritage festival to be added to the powwow slated for 2011.

Activities will begin at 10:00 AM with a blessing at the Sacred Springs. The powwow will feature Keetoowah Cherokee champion dancer David Hoskins as Head Man Dancer, Comanche renowned traditional singer Lance Tahchawwickah as Head Southern singer, and Texas-famed Eagle Point as the Northern Drum.

A major Indian Market will be held in conjunction with the powwow, offering the largest gathering of Native American arts, crafts, and food vendors ever assembled in San Marcos. Food booths will offer the ever popular Native fry bread tacos, healthy buffalo burgers, roasted corn, turkey legs, chicken shish kabobs, and a variety of sweets like kettle corn, funnel cake, and snow cones. Arts and crafts will include a large selection ranging from Southwest jewelry, pottery, moccasins, Native dolls, stone oil lamps, breast plates and other relic replicas, to fine art paintings, weavings, and sculptures.

At 5:00 PM, Dallas Aztec dance company Cuicani In Xochitl will make a special guest appearance in honor of this first powwow. Famous for their dynamic and physically demanding dance movements and their spectacular regalia, this dance group guarantees a dazzling finale to the indigenous festivities.

Indigenous Cultures Institute organized the local Native community to provide education and information about Native Americans, particularly from this area, southern Texas, and northern Mexico. Their first major event in San Marcos, Songs of the Seven Directions, was held at the Aquarena Centers Earth Day Celebration in April 2009. They have since produced several Native functions including Eagle and Condor dance exhibition, Hispanics Indigenous Identity lecture series, Tracing Indigenous Ancestry genealogy workshop, and the Seven Directions Art Exhibit celebrating Native American culture.

This video also includes clips from the Taino Ceremonial Dance by the Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance Company http://www.prfdance.org/

Please visit http://indigenouscultures.org to learn more.

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US Policy in Iraq: A Human Catastrophe, talk by Dr. Dahlia Wasfi

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Dr. Dahlia Wasfi was born in the United States to an American Jewish mother and an Iraqi Muslim father. She lived in Iraq as a child, returning to the U.S. at age 5. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1997. Dr. Wasfi has made two trips to Iraq to visit her extended family since the 2003 "Shock and Awe" invasion, including a three month stay in Basrah in the spring of 2006.

She has brought her ...eyewitness account of life under occupation to 22 United States; Capitol Hill in D.C.; Toronto and Vancouver, Canada; Madrid, Spain in 2007; and the 3rd International Iraq Conference in Berlin, Germany, in March 2008. Her talk in Austin will cover the devastating effects of the 1991 Gulf War, the economic sanctions, and the 2003 invasion and occupation.

For more on Dr. Wasfi, including her writings, visit: http://www.liberatethis.com/upcomingtalks.html

Sponsored by Texas Labor Against the War and CodePink Austin

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Live Middle Eastern Music

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Patty on the drum and Charlie on the Oud play Middle Eastern music at lake travis on Aug. 29, 2010 as a tribute to the people of the Middle East.

To learn more about the music & culture of the Middle East please visit: http://ucsbmeeincairo.blogspot.com/

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