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*Good Morning from Occupy Boston! *



*Fact of the Day. *While 100 million Americans are at or near the poverty
level and Congress debates whether it can afford an extension of
unemployment benefits and other crucial lifelines for working Americans, a
new report estimates that U.S. corporations are sitting on $3.6 trillion in
cash reserves<http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/06/corporate-america-is-sitting-on-the-solution-to-the-jobs-crisis_n_1132445.html>
.

*News from Occupy Boston.  *Judge Frances McIntyre has denied an Occupy
Boston request for a preliminary
injunction<http://www.boston.com/Boston/metrodesk/2011/12/judge-rules-against-occupy-boston-protesters-clearing-way-for-eviction-mayor-menino-urges-them-leave/yERGTB7e9p2U8V2IQbOqrO/index.html?p1=News_links>
 and lifted the temporary restraining order preventing the Occupation from
being shut down. Note: This does not mean eviction is imminent, but the
restraining order no longer applies.

*News from other Occupies.* Motivated by the national Occupy movement, the
L.A City Council unanimously voted for a
resolution<http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/12/06/los-angeles-votes-to-end-to-corporate-personhood/>to
support local and national legislation ending corporate personhood,
including support for a constitutional amendment.

*Occupy Protest Resources.* The ACLU of Massachusetts has put together a list
of resources <http://aclum.org/occupy_resources> for protesters at Dewey
Square. Know your rights, information is power. Also, to get on Occupy
Boston's emergency SMS system please text "OccupyBoston" to the number
443322. Normal text rates apply.

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***Thursday, December 8th 2011*

*“Missing from history are the countless small actions of unknown people
that led up to those great moments. When we understand this, we can see
that the tiniest acts of protest in which we engage may become the
invisible roots of social change.” Howard Zinn*

*Today’s Weather:* Partly sunny with a chance of rain this morning...then
sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 40s. West winds 15 to 25
mph. Gusts up to 50 mph...decreasing to 35 mph this afternoon. Chance of
rain 50 percent.

*Event Highlight.* Non-Violent Direct Action training with
Starhawk. Trainings are part of a community capacity building effort in the
Boston area inspired by the Occupy movement and will be facilitated by
trainers from the New England Trainers Network, Alliance of Community
Trainers and the Health Justice Working Group of Occupy Boston. The aim is
to build the skill sets and confidence of community groups and activists in
doing NVDA. 10:00am, Community Church, 565 Boylston Street, Boston,
bostonactiontrainings at riseup.net

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*Of Note.* Dennis Trainor, Jr., an activist and
filmmaker<http://acronymtv.wordpress.com/about-2/dennis-trainor-jr-bio/>,
will be on site for most of the evening recording stories on "Why I Occupy"
as part of a documentary on the Occupy movement. Please welcome Dennis, who
will be based out of the Info Tent, and  share your stories with him.


*There’s More: *Check out our Daily
Calendar<http://www.occupyboston.org/calendar/>  for
a list of all events at Occupy Boston.

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*Volunteer Opportunities:*

*Street Team. *Is meeting at the Gandhi Statue today at 5:00pm

*Facilitation.* Is always looking for volunteers, and is also meeting at
5pm. Come join and learn how to facilitate meetings and General Assemblies.

*Ideas. *What concerns or societal problems brought you to the Occupy
movement? Please send to ndmc at OccupyBoston.org*
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*Today’s Events:*

*Thursday, December 8*

 Take Back the Capitol

9:00am MAMLEO - Food Drive Drop Off

9:00am Get Warm with the Breath and Movement

10:00am Non-violent Direct Action basics with Starhawk

10:00am FOOD BANK DROP OFF

3:00pm Financial Accountability Working Group Meeting

4:00pm Direct Action Meeting

5:00pm Facilitation

5:30pm Winterizing meeting

6:00pm We Interrupt this Empire

6:30pm Safety meeting

7:00pm General Assembly

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