The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.

-- Albert Einstein

ASDers, Community Radio Supporters,

ASD did the impossible; submitted a $187,000 radio equipment grant (NTIA/PTFP)
-- and we believe we have a good shot at getting it!! We will know between July and October.

You will be proud to know that our team got it done and are still good friends.

A huge debt of gratitude to Jay and Todd Ratzesberger for the Radio grant. Stu and Matt R. helped early on. Kathy stayed up late last night editing and did lots in the days prior. John Falchi guided and wrote the important financial piece. Irma Cordova transcribed and edited.

Todd Urich in Davis was heroic and we owe him thanks and some compensation. We should raise and send him about $700 so he could get about half the minimum wage for his brilliant efforts -- unbelievable what this media activist knows and was able to do for San Diego.

We finished the 20- part grant for the radio at 11 pm Monday --- yeah. We started at 7 am... Wow 15 hours today with 3 people to just print and collate it then get it out.

Can you believe a 20 lb grant package to mail off to DC?

We now need you to help make an outreach plan, a fund raising plan and push on the Mexican FCC/govt to rubber stamp the US FCC approval.

With Appreciation! martin

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“Junk TV,” he called the show, accusing NBC, the network that broadcast it, of “perpetuating banality and contributing to the dehumanization of the industry.”

-- actor Pernell Roberts, Star of TV’s ‘Bonanza,’ Dies at 81

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Wow. I heard Rep. Duncan Hunter on NPR yesterday attempting to explain why he is against the repeal of “Don’t ask, don’t tell.” My ears actually hurt as I heard him say that if you let gays serve openly, the military would let in anyone regardless of their “sexual preference” – gays, bisexuals, transgenders, hermaphrodites. Yes, hermaphrodites. That was just the beginning of a short interview in which a surprisingly large body of myopic and homophobic beliefs were revealed. It’s one thing to be ignorant; another to proudly display it.

-- Stephanie Strout, The San Diego Union-Tribune, Letters to the Editor

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 8PM: Tribute to JOHN and ALICE COLTRANE - Azar Lawrence in Concert. Azar Lawrence presents Prayer For My Ancestors, featuring harpist, Mariea Antoinette Hackley, Amadou Fall and kora master, Ibrahim Ba. WorldBeat Cultural Center in Balboa Park 2100 Park Blvd. San Diego. More Info

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 6PM: Discussion and art exhibit focused on Haiti at the Institute of the Americas. Reconstructing Haiti, Saving a Unique Culture. Institute of the Americas, University of California, San Diego campus. La Jolla, California. Parking in Pangea Parking Garage. Join the Institute of the Americas for a discussion on Haiti's reconstruction and for an exhibition of extraordinary Haitian paintings and handicrafts. This event is free. When you register, you may make a contribution to Haiti, or just come to the event to learn about Haiti. The Institute of the Americas, will redirect 100% of all funds collected. More Info

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 6PM: Interactive Radio for Justice Using Radio to Connect Populations to the Work of the International Criminal Court. Featuring: Wanda Hall Founder and Director, Interactive Radio for Justice. In discussion with: William J. Aceves Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law, California Western Law School. California Western School of Law 350 Cedar Street, Room LH1 San Diego. There is no cost to attend. Refreshments and champagne will be provided. More Info

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 8PM: Tribute to JOHN and ALICE COLTRANE - Azar Lawrence in Concert. Azar Lawrence presents Prayer For My Ancestors, featuring harpist, Mariea Antoinette Hackley, Amadou Fall and kora master, Ibrahim Ba. WorldBeat Cultural Center in Balboa Park 2100 Park Blvd. San Diego. More Info

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EVERY SUNDAY AT NOON 'TILL 1:00 P. M: Weekly Progressive Rally & Demonstration for Pro-Progressive Current Issues. PCH 101 & Encinitas Blvd. Intersection; SW Corner. What: Progressive Rally & Demonstration for Pro-Progressive Current Issues. We have extra signs, or bring your own, and are open to all like-minded progressives to join us any or every Sunday to help our rally grow. More Info

EVERY SATURDAY 11AM-NOON: Saturday Morning Fun-in-the-Sun for Single Payer at Nobel Dr. near I-5 entrance. Join us. We have about 30 signs. You can bring your own also. More Info

EVERY TUESDAY 4-6PM: Join me in front of Susan Davis's office holding a sign for singlepayer. 4305 University Avenue Suite 515 San Diego. More Info

LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH: San Diego Critical Mass Bike Ride, meet at the big fountain in Balboa Park. More Info

EVERY SUNDAY 2PM: Free Vegan Food at the North Park Community Park with San Diego Food Not Bombs. More Info

“ENOUGH” PEACE AND IMPEACHMENT VIGILS ~ EVERY WEEK UNTIL THE IRAQ WAR ENDS. More Info

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 9:35AM: Human Rights In Chiapas And Mexico. Presentation by Victor Hugo Lopez, Fray Bartolome Human Rights Center. Saville Theatre, San Diego City College. Victor Hugo Lopez will speak about how the human rights situation in Mexican state of Chiapas has deteriorated rapidly in recent months, the current human rights situation in Mexico, as well as the prospects for political changes in 2010. More Info

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 3PM: Save Our Schools Week Action Day (San Diego). Let us be heard and tell the governator how we feel about these budget cuts. This is the San Diego Regional Protest for Day 4 of Save Our Schools Week. Please join us for a regional march on the governors office which includes all schools participating in Save Our Schools Week. Host: The Save Our Schools Coalition. Location: 6th and Laurel Balboa Park with March to Governors Office. More Info

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FEBRUARY 18-22, 2010: Protest Geoengineering at International scientists meeting in San Diego. Geo-Engineering (GE) is the artificial modification of Earth’s climate systems. Industrial sized GE projects range from Declassified experimentation like ocean iron fertilization, to Highly Classified dangerous experimentation like Aerosol Spraying (chemical spraying). Geo-Engineering scientists from all over the world will be meeting in San Diego, at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). One presentation entitled “Can Geoengineering Save Us from Global Warming?” will be taking place on Saturday February 20th from 8:30am until 11:30 am in room 6F at the San Diego Convention Center. More Info

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 8AM: Social Justice for All -- Foundation for Change. Where: Hoover High School 4474 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego. Who: Leaders from San Diego’s Immigrant, Refugee and Border Communities. Why: Because Everybody Counts. Together with its funding partners, the Foundation for Change is pleased to announce the launch of the “Make Yourself Count/Hagase Contar” campaign. Through this campaign, hundreds of community leaders from San Diego’s immigrant, refugee and border communities will be trained as census advocates to ensure that their constituencies are counted in the 2010 Census. More Info

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THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2:30PM: San Diego March 4th Rally and March Save Our Schools. As part of The March 4th National Call for a Day of Action, The Save Our Schools Coalition of California will be coordinating regional actions throughout California. Host: The Save Our Schools Coalition. Location: Gather at Park Blvd and Presidents Way and March to The Governors Office Street: Park Blvd. and Presidents Way City/Town: San Diego, CA More Info

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MONDAY, MARCH 8, 7PM: The Women’s Equity Council celebrates “International Women’s Day.” Please join us for an evening of cross-generational conversation and hear the tales of women from around the world. Location: Women’s History Museum, San Diego. More Info

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SATURDAY, MARCH 20th: 7th ANNIV. OF WAR ! CAR CARVAN and candlelight vigil. The San Diego Veterans For Peace in Conjunction with The San Diego Coalition for Peace and Justice will hold a combined event culminating in a candlelight vigil along the embarcadero. Mark your calendars to join many hundreds of people on that day. Please contact forward this to everyone you know to help bring in the Spring Equinox with reflections on the cost of war, demonstrations for Peace, and a candlelight vigil. More Info

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SATURDAY, APRIL 24, NOON: Vegetarian Day @ Your Library, Donations and Presenters Wanted! The Lemon Grove Library will be hosting our annual: “Vegetarian Day @ Your Library”. Last year we had over 1000 attendees and by far our largest event thus far. It will be held from 12-3 pm. We will be showing movies and are hoping for samples, coupons, and giveaways. You can have a table for free to hand out samples or we can do it for you. More Info

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 8PM: Comedy Show Fundraiser for Americans For Safe Access at The Comedy Store in La Jolla. Howard Dover presents a line-up of comedians & musicians. It's $10 to get in & 60% go to local reform group Americans for Safe Access! Don't miss this great show & oppurtunity to support a worthy cause. More Info

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 8PM: Tribute to JOHN and ALICE COLTRANE - Azar Lawrence in Concert. Azar Lawrence presents Prayer For My Ancestors, featuring harpist, Mariea Antoinette Hackley, Amadou Fall and kora master, Ibrahim Ba. WorldBeat Cultural Center in Balboa Park 2100 Park Blvd. San Diego. More Info

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 6:30PM: Share the LOVE and the (9/11)TRUTH! video and discussion. Share the LOVE and the TRUTH! Bring someone you'd love to enlighten. This Valentine's Day join your truth-mates for a much-deserved sharing of thoughts, ideas and goodwill; See the video of Rob Baldwin, Dwain Deets & Dave Gapp Romancing our Congressional Representatives with the facts about 9/11. Joyce Beers Community Center 3900 Vermont St., San Diego. More Info

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 6PM: I. S. O Movie Showing: Berkeley in the 60s. The International socialist organization invites you to watch: Berkeley in the 60s. City Heights Recreation Center 4380 Landis St., San Diego. More Info

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MARCH 3, 5 & 6, 8PM: Vagina Monologues. MARCH 4, 8PM & 6 & 7, 2PM: The MENding Monologues. V-Day San Diego Joins Global Effort To Stop Violence Against Women And Girls. V-Day San Diego 2010 Presents a Benefit Production of The Vagina Monologues. Directed by Kym Pappas. Where: Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd. More Info

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2ND SATURDAYs, JANUARY 8 - JUNE 11: The Payday Slam. A poetry performance competition for all ages. Bring your original 3 minute work and get ready to slam. CASH Prizes will be awarded. $3.00 donation, Poets and Judges enter free. Poets must sign up in person by 7:00 p. m. City Heights Performance Annex, City Heights/Weingart Branch Library & Performance Annex 3795 Fairmount Ave., San Diego. More Info

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JAN. 15, THROUGH MARCH 12, 2010: "OVERHEARD" AT GALLERY@CALIT2. Inspired by overheard snippets of cell phone conversations that most people would ignore, Wendy Richmond and collaborator Michael Chladil have taken background noise and turned it into interactive artwork. More Info

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 - MARCH 7, 2010: Come Celebrate Black History Month. SHADES: A very enjoyable play to commemorate Black History. A few of the many Colorful Contributions by African Americans to Broadway Musicals. This is an award winning musical, based on a true story. Early reservations are highly reccommended. COME CELEBRATE!!! Feb 05, 2010 - Mar 07, 2010 Friday & Saturday at 8:00pm Presented by Community Actors Theathre: 2957 54th. Street ,San Diego. More Info

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Announcements / Workshops

FEBRUARY to APRIL, 2010: Important Upcoming Coalition Broadcast Schedules/Activist Production Training/Technology Training. Community Coalition Upcoming Productions and Important Events. COX Public Access Activist TV Production and Training, 6:30 PM at Cox Public Access Studio in El Cajon. Learn to Webcast/Edit/Transcode/Direct/Produce/Operate TV Cameras. Be and audience participant/observer. More Info and Schedule

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 8AM: Please join the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Conservation Biology Institute and Single Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Volunteers to plant native seeds at the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge. Sound familiar? Yes, we did this event in December but conditions prevented us from completing the job. We hope to finish it up with the help of several dozen Marine Corps volunteers, AND YOU! Planting seeds will help restore an area of native grassland / habitat for the endangered Otay tarplant (Deinandra conjugens). More Info

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TV & Media Activists Needed! We are currently producing 10 shows per month and we plan to double this by the end of 2010. We Need Help And We Have Hundreds Of Positions That Need To Be Filled With Activists/Volunteers to help us keep our shows on the air. Train to be a: Producer Sound Engineer Graphics Generator Camera Operator Editor (Digital and Analog) Floor Director Set Designer Director Webcast Director Video Transcoder Bloggers. Productions are from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM and are held at COX Communications Public Access Studios in El Cajon. Coalition TV Production Schedule: Thursday 21 January, Friday 22 January, Wednesday 27 January, Friday 29 January and Friday 5 February 2010. More Info

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FIRST SATURDAY of Each Month, 10AM: Technology Training for Activists. Where: 8Teen Cultural Center 3925 Ohio Street, San Diego. More Info

SUNDAYS, 5PM and 6PM: Progress In San Diego TV Show: COX 18/23. See the web-simulcast at www.helloworld.com/videoconsultant Click on the live icon

SDCPJ HIGH SCHOOL LEAFLETING PROJECT. The SD Coalition for peace and justice high school leafleting project is still looking for volunteers. More Info

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Peace Flags. Excellent for display or for Peace Rallies. Call 858.459.4650 or email TanjaWinter@ActivistSanDiego.org

90.7 KPFK PACIFICA RADIO IS BACK ON THE AIR IN SAN DIEGO. More Info

Your Network tv ~ yournetwork.tv

The Guerrero Azteca Project ~ www.guerreroazteca.org

The GI Rights Hotline ~ www.girightshotline.org

LA VOZ Community Events Newsletter over the last 12 years has worked towards keeping the San Diego non-profit, Latino, and community at large connected ~ LA VOZ Community Events Newsletter

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new Film: End of Poverty ~ www.theendofpoverty.com

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Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) ~ doctorswithoutborders.org

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Fray Bartolome de las Casas Human Rights Center ~ www.frayba.org.mx

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Move Your Money ~ moveyourmoney.info

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