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Teens' 3000-mile peace march

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 06:38:36 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Front page Chicago Tribune story! From S.F. to D.C., they've covered almost 6 states as of July and are looking for some support. Even donate to their cause at http://www.notinourname.net/content/view/18/47/

Clip Source: www.chicagotribune.com

Peace marchers of the loneliest kind

Teens' 3,000-mile trek to D.C. is a rally of 2

By Colleen Mastony | Tribune staff reporter

July 9, 2007

LOVELAND, Colo. - Against the majestic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, in the far eastern corner of Colorado where the land begins to flatten into a vast golden prairie, two teenagers trudge along the weed-bitten edge of an isolated highway. Blistered and sunburned, they endure wind, rain and searing heat. But still, they slog forward in what has become a quixotic journey across the country in an effort to end the Iraq war.

Ashley Casale, 19, and Michael Israel, 18, are walking 3,000 miles from San Francisco to Washington in a trek they once had hoped would rally the nation and lead thousands to join them in their epic March for Peace. But, nearly halfway through their trip, the teens remain alone, wandering the vast landscape of America, where few have paid them any attention.

Tags: peace, san francisco, chicago, activism, protest, teens, newspaper, news, iraq, war

Mari - a prisoner seeking a penpal.

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 07:11:50 GMT

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clipper's remarks: A family member who wants friendship. Write or e-mail for free.

Clip Source: www.writeaprisoner.com

Mari Gray

Hello there! My name is Mari and I'm in this prison for the first and last time. I got greedy out there and must pay the price. I am not a user-I honestly don't want anything from you except your friendship. I am miserable without my 16 year old son, and even though I'm amongst 4000 women, I'm very lonely. I could use some intelligent, humorous pen pals from all around the world. I love to write letters-it's my only escape! So drop me a line and let's get started!

I will greatly appreciate your
letter sent directly to me at:

Mari Gray #X-07885
VSPW
PO Box 92, D1-29-04U
Chowchilla CA 93610 USA

Send Inmate an Email: As long as you have read and understand our Email Forward Policy, we will forward your first message only to this person at no cost: E-mail your first message.

Tags: california, female, friendship, penpal, penpals, people, prison, prisoner, woman, women

Brenda - a prisoner seeking a penpal.

Sun, 08 Jul 2007 08:38:34 GMT

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clipper's remarks: A family friend. Write to the address given, or e-mail your first message to her for free.

Clip Source: www.writeaprisoner.com

Brenda Kelson

Hello!

My name is Brandy and here is what you need to know about me: I am in prison but this is not how I see living my life. I am embarking upon some serious appellate work, as I am busy preparing for a life outside these walls.

You? You are well grounded in who you are and what you want. My hope is we want some of the same things!

I am seeking friendship…maybe more…visits, phone calls, letters and a man with a good sense of humor, a generous heart and vision!!

We are not all the same – I promise! I appreciate honesty and will promise you the same in return!!

Drop me a line! Let's get started.

I will greatly appreciate your
letter sent directly to me at:

Brenda Kelson #W-22948
Valley State Prison for Women
PO Box 92
Chowchilla CA 93610-0092 USA

Send Inmate an Email: As long as you have read and understand our Email Forward Policy, we will forward your first message only to this person at no cost: E-mail your first message.

Tags: people, penpal, penpals, prison, prisoner, female, woman, women, friendship, california

Philosophy of Education Quotes

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 06:08:31 GMT

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Clip Source: www.teachersmind.com

“The central task of education is to implant a will and facility for learning; it should produce not learned but learning people. The truly human society is a learning society, where grandparents, parents, and children are students together.” ~Eric Hoffer

“The aim of education should be to teach us rather how to think, than what to think—rather to improve our minds, so as to enable us to think for ourselves, than to load the memory with the thoughts of other men.” ~Bill Beattie

“The one real object of education is to leave a man in the condition of continually asking questions.” ~Bishop Creighton

Tags: education, learning, philosophy, teaching, students