Kenya Lecture by Dr. Alan Northcutt

THURSDAY, MAY 9TH
POPPA ROLLO'S PIZZA
WEST-BANK MEETING ROOM
703 N.VALLEY MILLS, WACO
6 PM: PIZZA & BUSINESS
6:30:  LECTURE& DISCUSSION

"My experience as a volunteer pathologist at a Kenyan hospital, 2001-2012"  — words and images presented by Alan Northcutt, MD.

Alan says the following about his coming presentation:

"Friends of Peace members have long requested that I talk about my work at Kijabe Hospital, and I will finally do this presentation.  I will discuss the environs of the hospital and Kenya, my work in pathology, the state of medical practice in Kenya, the evolution of AIDS treatment over this time period, and a bit of the natural beauty of this East African nation.  I have collected many photographs over the years.  I will attempt to be concise in order that attendees may have time to ask questions if they wish.  I hope that members will find the talk informative and interesting."

Waco Friends of Peace looks forward to this long-awaited event!

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Opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Library

Members of Waco Friends of Peace were present at the opening of the George W. Bush presidential library in Dallas on Thursday, April 25^th. Many old friends were there, and a very moving “march of the dead” took place across the street from the library following a rally that featured several inspiring speakers.

  

The Friends of Peace Billboard

The new Waco Friends of Peace billboard is now up.  It's located across from Baskin Robbins on Wooded Acres.

The best scientific models indicate with rising temperatures and melting arctic ice, sea levels will continue to rise.  Miami and New York City will be flooded by the sea by the end of this century.

We will experience increasingly severe weather, worse droughts, the spreading of temperature-sensitive diseases, starvation and food insecurity, unrest and climate refugees, and increasing conflict between nations.

 

What are some actions that we as individuals can take to help in the attempt to halt global warming?

• Call President Obama and insist that he not approve the Keystone XL pipeline:  202-456-1111.
• Write your comments against the pipeline during the comment period for the U.S. State Dept.  Go to www.350.org.
• RECYCLE.  Recycling is available in the Waco area for paper, metal, plastic and glass. Each time you anticipate throwing an object away, think about recycling instead.
• REPAIR.  Repairing our material possessions instead of discarding them saves our planet's resources and saves us money.
• CONSERVE.  Every time we save energy, we allow fossil fuel to stay in the ground. Saving energy is the easiest form of green energy action.
• DRIVE HYBRID OR PLUG IN ELECTRIC CAR.  Multiple models are now available.  Not only does it feel great to do the right thing, these cars are fantastic vehicles to drive. 
• MORE OPTIONS.  Go to www.350.org. 

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Progressive Film Series: April 11, 2013

HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE 

THURSDAY, APRIL 11TH
POPPA ROLLO'S PIZZA
WEST-BANK MEETING ROOM
703 N.VALLEY MILLS, WACO
6 PM: PIZZA & BUSINESS
6:30:  FILM & DISCUSSION
RUNTIME: 120 MINUTES

The Friends of Peace always attempts to present the newest, most important documentaries available for our educational effort in Waco.  Thus, we are excited to screen the 2012 film HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE, the story of the brave young men and women who successfully reversed the tide of the AIDS epidemic.  This documentary contains incredible footage from the actual events, not the usual interview format.  It details how an improbable group of activists (including Act Up and TAG) bucked oppression and infiltrated government agencies and the pharmaceutical industry, helping to identify promising new medications and treatments--and thereby saved their own lives and ended the darkest days of the AIDS plague.

Academy Award nominee for Best Documentary

Winner of the New York Film Critics Circle Award

"Extraordinary. One of the most important documentaries in years or decades."

    -- Salon

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2013 Million Musicians March

The annual Million Musicians March took place in Austin on Saturday, March 16.  A rally was held on the steps of the Capitol, and then the march proceeded down Congress to the city hall, detouring along the way in order to go down 6th Street.  The weather was perfect, and the music and speakers were terrific.

 

 

 

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Kay Lucas

The Central Texas peace community mourns the passing of Kay Lucas on Sunday, March 3, 2013.  Kay was a founding member of Waco Friends of Peace and was the long-time director of the Crawford Peace House.  Her hard work and dedication inspired us all, and we will miss her.

Remembrances of Kay may be posted in Comments below.

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Progressive Film Series: March 14, 2013

The Island President

THURSDAY, MARCH 14
POPPA ROLLO'S PIZZA
WEST-BANK MEETING ROOM
703 N.VALLEY MILLS, WACO
6 PM: PIZZA & BUSINESS
6:30:  FILM & DISCUSSION
RUNTIME: 101 MINUTES

This film is appropriate for all ages.

A film about one man's mission to save his nation and perhaps the planet, The Island President is a riveting, uplifting story that is impossible to take your eyes off of.  President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives is confronting a problem greater than any other world leader has ever faced--the survival of his country and everyone in it.  Nasheed brought democracy to the Maldives, and then faced destruction of his islands by the rising oceans secondary to global warming.

This amazing film describes the damage occurring NOW from global climate change, while presenting a moving story of one man's struggle and the visual beauty of this island nation.

WINNER -- Sundance Film Festival

"...extraordinary access, spectacular footage." -- The New York Times

"...a Capra-esque tale of dogged idealism and political courage." -- Washington Post.

  
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