Re: {PBJFlorida} Digest for pbjflorida@googlegroups.com - 8 Messages in 6 Topics

AA Sister Matsuma, no, I had not seen this. This is sickening. It is fortunate it was not 15 min later or everyone would have been in the building for suhoor (prayer and breakfast prior to dawn and start of fast during Ramadan). Please don't let it be some group hateful over the donations, Joplin desperately needs them. One of the supervisors at the Home Depot there was killed saving a mother and her kids at our store there, getting them to safety and knowingly sacrificing himself.

You are right, also, Br. Miguel, that the community has done better than normal in speaking out after the incident in Wisconsin. It is sad that the Sikh community has suffered due to the misguided emotions of a few, on both sides. Most people do not know that there has been a large, healthy Sikh community in the Midwest, esp. Iowa, for over a 100 years. They came over as they are expert farmers and agricultural managers at the turn of the last century, and it as been a peaceful existence.

If anyone is planning on attending iftar (fast breaking supper) or any event at either AMCC, ISCF, or Jama, know they have all added security and stepped up safety issues to insure all attendees are safe as possible. As always, anyone is welcome at the iftar meals, you do not have to be a fasting Muslim. In fact, they welcome anyone willing to come and share and be open minded, and the meals are always wonderful. 

Sr. Amira

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Group: http://groups.google.com/group/pbjflorida/topics

• Did you hear about this most recent attack? [2 Updates]
• FW: Press RElease on Tragedy at Oak Creek, WI. [1 Update]
• Create Eden meeting [2 Updates]
• Help Tobacco Farm Workers - Sign On Letter to Reynolds Tobacco Co. [1 Update]
• Digest for pbjflorida@googlegroups.com - 4 Messages in 2 Topics [1 Update]
• Please welcome the following 9 friends to PBJFlorida [1 Update]

 Did you hear about this most recent attack?

Masuma Virji <Masuma@unitedmuslimfoundation.org> Aug 07 01:24PM -0400  



 

Michael Rodriguez <fireryphoenix@hotmail.com> Aug 07 01:42PM -0400  

Thank you for sending this Sr. Masuma! I did hear about it.

It is disgusting to see the increased hatred toward such peaceful religions as Sikhism and Islam, especially during the Muslim month of Ramadan. What next, Hinduism and Buddhism? My prayers go out to you.

I also want to acknowledge how sympathetic, empathetic, and supportive the Muslim community has been toward the Sikhs during their ordeal with the Milwaukee shootings this week.

As a Christian brother, I stand with all of you.

Miguel

 
 
 
From: Masuma@unitedmuslimfoundation.org
Subject: {PBJFlorida} Did you hear about this most recent attack?
Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2012 13:24:41 -0400
To: directors@unitedmuslimfoundation.org; bounaimilha2@hotmail.com; hic@orlandocenter.org; orlandomuslims@googlegroups.com; pbjflorida@googlegroups.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UMAA Condemns Attack on Islamic Center of Joplin, MO
 
 
 
 
 
The Universal Muslim Association of American (UMAA) expresses strong concern over the course of events that are taking place in the United States this week. Specifically, a few days after an attack on a Sikh religious center, The Islamic Center of Joplin, Missouri was destroyed in a fire. The community has created a Facebook page to help coordinate donation efforts and to provide information about the current progress of the investigation:http://www.facebook.com/TheIslamicSocietyOfJoplin
 
 
 
Carl Junction Fire Department and the Jasper County Sheriff's Department responded to the fire at about 3:40 a.m. after it was reported by people driving past. The building, which was empty at the time of the fire, sustained a total loss, the FBI said. The fire has been ruled to be an arson, meaning that it was an intentional attack on the mosque. Authorities also indicated that this was the second fire based attack on the mosque this month.
The Islamic Society's religious leader, Imam Lahmuddin, told the Joplin Globe that worshippers were in the mosque until about 11:20 on Sunday night, and were planning to be back for 5 a.m. prayer on Monday. Muslims are observing the month of Ramadan, which involves fasting from dawn until sunset each day. During Ramadan, many Muslims gather to break the fast in the evenings and pray at the mosque more frequently.
"We just take this as a test from God. God is testing us. This is the month of Ramadan. We are fasting. We are not supposed to get angry, we are not supposed to say anything bad," he said. "But that's not only for this month, but for every day of our lives. In Ramadan we are more careful in guarding our tongues, not to say anything inappropriate."
The atack represents an unusual turn from Muslim overtures to the citizens of Joplin. Representatives from the United Arab Emirates Embassy in Washington, D.C., in August announced an initial donation of $500,000 toward the local school district's plan to provide laptop computers this year to all Joplin High School students in response to the devastating Tornado that hit Missouri last year.
Most recently, there was also a donation of $5 million to Mercy Hospital from Muslims in the Middle East, also to help the city rebuild after the damage from the tornado.
UMAA calls upon the FBI and all federal law enforcement agencies to declare this attack on the mosque as a hate crime, and to utilize all resources to bring the perpetrators to justice.


 
 
 
 
 
 
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 FW: Press RElease on Tragedy at Oak Creek, WI.

Michael Rodriguez <fireryphoenix@hotmail.com> Aug 07 01:19PM -0400  

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August 6, 2012.
Hindu University of America (www.hua.edu) expresses its deepest anguish at the tragic violence leading to the cold blooded murder of six devotees and critical injury to many others, at the Guru-dwara (Sikh Temple) in Oak Creek, WI. Students, staff, Faculty and management of HUA stand together with millions of Americans in this trying times for the Sikh community of Oak Creek and their loved ones.
We condemn this brutal act of terror and extend all possible support to the members of Oak Tree Guru-dwara, in ensuring the safety and support to the community. We pray that peace and harmony return to the community, the injured recover their full health and the departed soul find and eternal peace.
Hindu University of America urges all law enforcement authorities to take appropriate steps in protection and safety of all Sikhs in USA.

Hindu University Of America
113 S. Econlockhatchee Trail
Orlando, FL 32825, USA
www.hua.edu
407-275-0013 ( v)
407-275-0104 ( f)
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 Create Eden meeting

Michael Rodriguez <fireryphoenix@hotmail.com> Aug 07 09:53AM -0400  

Hi Richard!

I plan on being there. Thanks for the invite, and for your contribution to our community and your hope for the "Beloved Community."

One Love,
Miguel

 


 

Penny <pennyvillegas31@gmail.com> Aug 07 10:07AM -0400  

Thanks Richard for the invitation. It sounds like a
Great evening--lots of good discussion on an important topic. Sorry to say that I have another commitment.
Pace e bene, Penny
 
Sent from my iPhone
 


 

 Help Tobacco Farm Workers - Sign On Letter to Reynolds Tobacco Co.

Nico Gumbs <ngumbs@nfwm.org> Aug 07 08:52AM -0400  

Hey all,
 
Support YAYA's parent organization, the National Farm Worker Ministry, by
signing onto this letter which states Reynolds tobacco should address the
squalid conditions of NC tobacco workers.
 
Here is more information on the Farm Labor Organizing Committee's campaign
with RJ Reynolds:
http://nfwm-yaya.org/2011/06/farm-labor-organizing-committee%E2%80%99s-floc-rj-reynolds-tobacco-campaign/
 
 
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From: "National Farm Worker Ministry" <info@nfwm.org>
Date: Aug 6, 2012 10:36 AM
Subject: Help Tobacco Farm Workers - Sign On Letter to Reynolds Tobacco Co.
To: <scholargumbs@gmail.com>
 
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*Help Tobacco Farm Workers*
 
 
 
*SIGN ON to this Open Letter to Reynolds American Tobacco CEO Daniel
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*Let the voices for justice ring out loud & clear !*
 
*Religious Leaders for Tobacco Worker Justice*
 
 
 
*Dear (Contact First Name),*
 
 
I am writing you out of concern for thousands of farm workers who labor in
the tobacco fields of North Carolina and the South. I invite you as a
person of faith to add your name to the attached "Open Letter by Religious
Leaders to Mr. Daniel Delen, CEO of Reynolds American Inc.(RAI) and the RAI
Board of Directors."
 
 
 
Many of you have appealed to RAI previously; and we greatly appreciate the
support that helped bring about an initial meeting on June 5th between Farm
Labor Organizing Committee President Baldemar Velasquez and. Martin Holman
III, RAI Executive Vice President and General Counsel.
 
 
 
Now that RAI is meeting with FLOC, we are calling on Reynolds American to
work with FLOC to develop a written agreement establishing a process
guaranteeing freedom of association and collective bargaining for tobacco
farm workers in the Reynolds American supply chain. In this way, Reynolds
American will affirm the authentic voices of the tobacco farm workers,
address common concerns, identify and work toward eliminating abuses in the
supply chain, and ultimately improve the living and working conditions of
these farm workers.
 
 
 
Although Reynolds American, one of the largest tobacco companies in
the US,does not directly employ tobacco farm workers, by contracting
with tobacco
growers, Reynolds establishes standards which directly affect the living
and working conditions of tobacco farm workers, both within its supply
chain and even beyond.
 
Join other people of faith around the US and sign on to this Open Letter -
letting Reynolds American know that you care about tobacco farm workers.
 
 
 
Gratefully, Virginia Nesmith, NFWM Executive Director
 
 
*Instructions for Signing on to the Open Letter ** *
*To add your name:*
by Email: Copy & paste the form into an email to RLTFJustice@aol.com ;
then fill it out and send the email with "Open Letter Sign-on" in the
subject line. OR, You can download the authorization
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print out; fill it out; sign it; and fax to :
314-726-6427.
 
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fill it out and sign; and mail to Religious Leaders for Tobacco Farm Worker
Justice, c/o NFWM, 438 North Skinker Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63130.
* *
*Your sign-on should be returned so that it is received by August 22,
2012*or as soon as possible. Call
Virginia Nesmith, National Farm Worker Ministry, at 314-726-6470 with any
questions or concerns
 
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Religious Leaders for Tobacco Farm Worker Justice
DOWNLOAD
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438 North Skinker Boulevard
 
St. Louis, MO 63130
 
 
 
August 27, 2012
 
 
 
Mr. Daniel Delen
 
President and CEO
 
Reynolds American Inc.
 
401 North Main St.,
 
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
 
 
 
Dear Mr. Delen:
 
 
 
Greetings.
 
We are religious leaders from many diverse faith traditions who have a
common belief that all persons are created in the image of God and share a
commitment to these principles:
 
- The intrinsic value of all people to meaningful employment, an
adequate income and livable wage;
- The rights of workers to organize for their own safety, job security
without the fear of harassment, discrimination or job loss;
- The rights of all people to decent health care, adequate housing , and
education;
- The rights of working people to self-empowerment by having a seat at
the decision-making table; and
- Justice for farm workers who are some of the most vulnerable workers
in our society.
 
We are writing you because you are the President and CEO of Reynolds
American Inc. (RAI), one of the largest producers of tobacco products in
the US. We understand that your Company has begun meeting with the Farm
Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC) to discuss issues relating to improving
the working and living the conditions of farm workers and the elimination
of human rights abuses in the tobacco supply chain. While we recognize that
the tobacco farm workers are not directly employed by RAI, your company
effectively controls pricing and procurement processes with its contract
growers. In that capacity, RAI has the power to facilitate needed changes
in the fields.
 
 
 
As persons of faith we share in the mutual commitment of RAI and FLOC to
recognize the human rights of each farm worker and to provide safe and
acceptable working conditions. We also believe in the importance of mutual
dialogue where all parties work together to address common concerns and
where all have a seat at the table. In order to strengthen these
commitments, we call on Reynolds American Inc. to work with FLOC to develop
a written agreement establishing a process guaranteeing freedom of
association and collective bargaining for tobacco farm workers in the
Reynolds American supply chain. In this way, Reynolds American will affirm
the authentic voices of the tobacco farm workers, address common concerns,
identify and work toward eliminating abuses in the supply chain, and
ultimately improve the living and working conditions of tobacco farm
workers.
 
We will contact you to confirm that you have received this letter, and to
learn what progress is being made toward reaching such an agreement.
 
 
 
We trust God's Spirit to lead to you forward in your discussions with FLOC
as you mutually discover ways to better the lives of thousands of farm
workers in the supply chain; and with hope for a better future for these
farm workers, we look to your leadership in these matters.
 
Faithfully,
 
 
 
List of Signers follows.
 
 
 
*Organizations listed for identification purposes only.
 
 
 
Please note: Mr. Delen and each of the twelve other RAI Directors will
receive this letter.
 
 
*AUTHORIZATION FORM to Sign on to the Letter
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AUTHORIZATION FORM
 
 
 
I permit my name to be used on "AN OPEN LETTER BY RELIGIOUS LEADERS TO MR.
DANIEL DELEN, CEO OF REYNOLDS AMERICAN INC., AND THE RAI BOARD OF
DIRECTORS." I understand that the letter may be reproduced and distributed
to the press and the general public. Please return this form to RELIGIOUS
LEADERS FOR TOBACCO FARM WORKER JUSTICE, c/o NFWM, 438 North Skinker
Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63130 or fax : 314-726-6427 or email:
RLTFJustice@aol.com Call Virginia Nesmith, National Farm Worker Ministry,at
314-726-6470 with any questions. Please return by August 22, 2012.
 
 
 
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY:
 
 
 
NAME:___________________________________________________________________________________
 
 
 
TITLE:___________________________________________________________________________________
 
 
 
*ORGANIZATION:_______________________________________________________________________
 
 
 
ADDRESS:_______________________________________________________________________________
 
 
 
CITY: ________________________________________________ STATE: _______ ZIP:
_______________
 
 
 
PHONE: (O) ___________________________________ (H)
_______________________________________
 
 
 
FAX: _____________________________ EMAIL:
_____________________________________________
 
 
 
SIGNATURE:_____________________________________________________________________________
 
 
 
*Organizations will be listed with your name on the Open Letter for
identification purposes only.
 
 
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- The Farm Labor Organizing Committee, AFL-CIO (FLOC) represents farm
workers who pick tobaccounder a collective bargaining agreement with the
North Carolina Growers Association (NCGA). FLOC is organizing to gain
representation for thousands of other tobacco farm workers in North
Carolina and the South. Since the settlement of the five year boycott of
the Mt. Olive Pickle Company, FLOC and the NCGA have had a collective
bargaining agreement, providing historic labor rights to 6,000 immigrant
farm workers employed with H2A guest worker visas who harvest cucumbers,
tobacco, sweet potatoes and other crops. FLOC also represents farm workers
in Michigan and Ohio, and its headquarters are based in Toledo, OH. Mr.
Baldemar Velasquez is the president of FLOC.
 
 
- Reynolds American Inc. (RAI), based in Winston-Salem, NC, is one of
the largest tobacco companies in the United States. In 2011, Reynolds made
$1.4 billion in profits. Mr. Daniel Delen is President and CEO of the
Company with a 2011 pay package amounted to $8.5 million. RAI has a Board
of Directors comprised of 13 members. British American Tobacco (BAT) based
in London is RAI's largest shareholder and owns 42.05% of RAI. It also
nominates five members of the RAI Board of Directors.
 
 
- Although Reynolds does not directly employ tobacco farm workers, by
contracting with tobacco growers, it influences standards which directly
affect the living and working conditions of tobacco farm workers, both
within its supply chain and even beyond.Through its contracts with
growers, Reynolds can affect the living and working conditions of tobacco
farm workers.
 
 
- Tobacco farm workers in the South are primarily from Mexico, and
suffer from disgraceful and inhumane working and living conditions. Many
work without legal documentation and are particularly vulnerable to
exploitation. The statistics speak for themselves: A North Carolina farm
worker earns, on average, only about one-third that of the federal poverty
level for a family of four. Half of farm worker households cannot afford to
adequately feed their families and more than one-third of housing for farm
workers on the East Coast is severely inadequate or unfit for human
habitation. Moreover, tobacco farm workers frequently suffer from acute
nicotine poisoning, or "green tobacco sickness," as well as heat stroke and
pesticide exposure. Green tobacco sickness is "a debilitating disease that
causes nausea, vomiting, dizziness and, in severe cases, dehydration,"
according to a March 23, 2009 article in The Wall Street Journal,
documenting the health hazards of tobacco farm workers.
 
 
- A recent Oxfam America-FLOC report, "A state of fear: Human rights
abuses in North Carolina's tobacco industry," highlights the onerous
conditions workers face in the tobacco fields of North Carolina. (See the
full Oxfam America - FLOC report at www.floc.com)
 
 
- On June 5, 2012, FLOC President Velasquez met with Mr. Martin Holman
III, RAI Executive Vice President and General Counsel, at FLOC headquarters
in Toledo, OH. FLOC has been requesting a meeting with RAI since October
2007, to discuss ways that Reynolds can work towards ensuring safer and
healthier conditions and the labor and human rights of tobacco farm workers
in the supply chain, but Reynolds had previouslyrefused to meet directly
with FLOC.
 
 
- This direct meeting with RAI came after years of campaigning and with
the support of individuals and groups across the US and globally. President
Velasquez had direct meetings with British American Tobacco, Reynolds
largest owner, in London, before FLOC met directly with RAI. (Please visit
www.floc.com to find out more about the campaign.) FLOC President
Velasquez reported that the discussions with RAI were positive. However,
the campaign to bring justice to the tobacco fields of the South is not
over until agreements are signed ensuring the basic rights of the workers.
 
For more information contact Farm Labor Organizing Committee, AFL-CIO at
419-243-3456 or go to:
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*Co-Conveners* of this OPEN LETTER BY RELIGIOUS LEADERS TO MR. DANIEL
DELEN, CEO OF REYNOLDS AMERICAN INC. AND THE RAI BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 
 
 
Sr. Karen Bernhardt HM, National Director, Catholic Migrant Farmworker
Network (Canton, OH)
Rev. Dr. Nelson N.

 

 Digest for pbjflorida@googlegroups.com - 4 Messages in 2 Topics

"Marilyn J. Amira Taylor" <pippinwithjob28@earthlink.net> Aug 07 08:18AM -0400  

Asalamu alaikum -
 
This was forwarded by a brother here in Orlando. This speaks to what Islam is really all about in many ways. Grab some popcorn and enjoy, it is an HBO documentary in 3 parts on YouTube and well worth the watch.
 
"> Salam > > If you love the Quran you will like this video. If you love Egypt , you will love this video. If you care about children and love them you will love this video > > Please watch and share with our children. > > Check out this video on YouTube: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovTtd3W5clY&feature=youtube_gdata_player > > > - Ashraf Riad -
 
Sr. Amira
 
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Subject: {PBJFlorida} Digest for pbjflorida@googlegroups.com - 4 Messages in 2 Topics
 
Today's Topic Summary
 
Group: http://groups.google.com/group/pbjflorida/topics
 
Please welcome the following 9 friends to PBJFlorida [1 Update]
 
Digest for pbjflorida@googlegroups.com - 6 Messages in 5 Topics [3 Updates]
 
Please welcome the following 9 friends to PBJFlorida
 
Michael Rodriguez <fireryphoenix@hotmail.com> Aug 07 12:49AM -0400
 
Here is a list of new friends that have joined PBJF since the start of this summer. Please welcome them!
 
Antonio Franco-Rodriguez - YAYA
 
Abdul Hakim - FOCUS
 
Dave O'Connor - FOCUS
 
Ana Laura Bolnos - Alianza de Mujeres Activas (Alliance of Active Women)
 
Athia Choudhury - FOCUS
 
Jeannine Economos - Farmworker Association of Central Florida
 
Lisa Miller - Attends Quaker Meeting House
 
Rachel Allen - Peace and Justice Initiatives at Valencia College
 
Melissa McGuire-Maniau - YAYA / Immigration Reform Activist
 
Digest for pbjflorida@googlegroups.com - 6 Messages in 5 Topics
 
"Marilyn J. Amira Taylor" <pippinwithjob28@earthlink.net> Aug 06 12:22PM -0400
 
AA pbj - I may be behind the times but if you have not run into the Brave Nation movement that Office Depot is working with, check out
 
http://bornthiswayfoundation.org/be-a-founding-member
 
Born This Way Foundation was originally organized by Lady Gaga and her mother, to support gay and lesbian youth. It has taken on a life of its own way beyond as a movement to create a youth/young adult movement dedicated to a braver world dedicated to compassion, peace, and awareness of social interaction. I have signed up as a founding member for Brave Nation movement, which is the training that will be offered.
 
I am not normally a full Lady Gaga fan, but I do think she has a message for today's youth that we perhaps can not well "walk the talk". When I started seeing "Be Brave" "Be Amazing" "Be Yourself" "Be Kind" "Be Accepting" "Be Involved" - well, my attention got snapped around, to say the least.
 
Have a super week.
 
Sr. Amira
 
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Today's Topic Summary
 
Group: http://groups.google.com/group/pbjflorida/topics
 
Please Pray For Sikh Community! Wisconsin shooting to be considered 'domestic terrorism' [1 Update]
 
Invitation to Abolition 2020 Hiroshima/Nagasaki Interfaith Commemoration [1 Update]
 
FW: 4 Arrested in Florida - Bail Them Out!! [1 Update]
 
Worth Faith Classes......You are invited [2 Updates]
 
Amnesty International Meeting August 6, 2012 [1 Update]
 
Please Pray For Sikh Community! Wisconsin shooting to be considered 'domestic terrorism'
 
Michael Rodriguez <fireryphoenix@hotmail.com> Aug 05 06:46PM -0400
 
From: clg_news@legitgov.org
 
To: clg_news@legitgov.org
 
Subject: Wisconsin shooting to be considered 'domestic terrorism'
 
Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2012 18:09:09 -0400
 
News Updates from Citizens For
 
Legitimate Government
 
05 Aug 2012
 
http://www.legitgov.org
 
All links are here:
 
http://www.legitgov.org/#breaking_news
 
Breaking: Wisconsin shooting to be
 
considered 'domestic terrorism' --Authorities treating Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting as
 
domestic terror incident --FBI handling criminal investigation on the incident
 
--Police, SWAT, other law enforcement teams converged on temple --ATF is
 
involved. 05 Aug 2012
 
Police: 7 dead in Wisconsin Sikh temple
 
shooting 05 Aug 2012 A gunman opened
 
fire Sunday and killed six people at a Sikh temple near Milwaukee before he was
 
killed in an exchange of gunfire with one of the first officers to respond to
 
the chaotic scene, authorities said. The shootings happened before 10:30 am,
 
when witnesses said several dozen people were gathering at the Sikh Temple of
 
Wisconsin for a service. Hours of uncertainty followed as police in tactical
 
gear and carrying assault rifles surrounded the temple with armored vehicles and
 
ambulances. A crowd gathered outside as officers descended on the temple and
 
some spoke of talking or exchanging text messages with people inside. Some said
 
they had heard there were multiple shooters, others spoke of women and children
 
held hostage.
 
Gunman, six others dead at
 
Wisconsin Sikh temple 05 Aug 2012 At
 
least seven people, including a gunman shot by a police officer, have been
 
killed in an attack on worshippers at a Sikh temple in the Milwaukee suburb of
 
Oak Creek, Wisconsin, on Sunday, police said. The officer was wounded but
 
"returned fire, and that shooter was put down," said Bradley Wentlandt, the
 
police chief in nearby Greenfield, who briefed reporters. Investigators who
 
picked through the building afterward found four bodies inside the temple and
 
two other victims outside, plus the gunman, Wentlandt said. Though early reports had suggested there may have been
 
more than one attacker, he said officers had not identified any
 
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Invitation to Abolition 2020 Hiroshima/Nagasaki Interfaith Commemoration
 
Michael Rodriguez <fireryphoenix@hotmail.com> Aug 05 06:12PM -0400
 
FW: 4 Arrested in Florida - Bail Them Out!!
 
Michael Rodriguez <fireryphoenix@hotmail.com> Aug 05 05:40PM -0400
 
Dream Activist Email
 
Hi Miguel
 
Just moments ago Marco Saavedra, Viridiana Martinez, Ally Ruiz and Daniel Alvarado were arrested in front of the Broward Detention Center. They were joined by over 25 families of detainees and we were all demanding an end to low-priority detentions and the release of people like Claudio Rojas. ICE wasn't taking us serious so we needed to show them that this community is no longer going to live in fear.
 
DONATE $25 TO THE UNDOCUMENTED BAIL FUND AND HELP US GET THEM OUT!
 
Marco and Viridiana were just released on Friday from the Broward Detention Center after they went undercover in an effort to infiltrate the detention center. Marco was detained inside of the Broward Detention Center for over 3-weeks and Viridiana just over 2-weeks. Both Marco and Viridiana participated in this action because they believe their friends from the detention center should also be released.
 
Stand up with Marco, Viridiana, Ally and Daniel and donate $25 to the Undocumented Bail Fund so we can get them released!
 
All four are now on their way to the Broward County Jail, from there ICE will have the choice whether to detain them or not. Regardless of what happens all four are ready to deal with it because they know they have you supporting them. Our goal is to raise at least $2,000 today, will you help us with the first $25, $75, or $250 donation so we can secure the release of our friends?
 
The detention center is now on lock-down, however we've made a pledge not to stop fighting and hope you'll join us. Stay tune for updates.
 
Much love,
 
Mohammad
 
DreamActivist.org
 
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Worth Faith Classes......You are invited
 
Maisoon Suleiman <maisoon1969@gmail.com> Aug 05 05:28PM -0400
 
Dear Friends,
 
In the past you have participated in a World's Religion Study or in Faith
 
Club. We wanted to make you aware of this upcoming interfaith opportunity
 
in our neighborhood. No need to RSVP, just come to the orientation, Iftar
 
101, on Sunday, August 12.
 
* *
 
* *
 
*ST. LUKE'S INVITED TO IFTAR, BREAKING OF THE FAST, AT JAMA MASJID August
 
13:*Our friends at the Jama Masjid have once again invited St. Luke's to
 
join in the spiritual discipline of fasting during Ramadan and then
 
breaking the fast with our Muslim friends at the Jama Masjid on Monday,
 
August 13 after sundown. The Iftar is the breaking of the fast that starts
 
by eating a date and is followed by Sunset Prayer and Breaking of Bread
 
(feast).
 
To prepare for this experience you are invited to attend "Iftar 101" on
 
Sunday, August 12 at 2:00 pm in the Attic.
 
The Iftar and Prayer Service will be held at the Jama Masjid located at
 
11543 Ruby Lake Rd. (less than 10 minutes from St. Luke's).
 
*Peace,*
 
**
 
--
 
ISLAM Inc
 
*Maisoon Suleiman *
 
*407-644-2704 (work) 407-288-6931 (cell) *
 
*407-645-2701 (fax)*
 
Michael Rodriguez <fireryphoenix@hotmail.com> Aug 05 05:38PM -0400
 
Thank you so much for the gracious invitation Maisoon! I plan to be there, at the very least at the Iftar. Susan Peterson on PBJF was just stating how we should learn about our beloved Muslim brothers and sisters to break the misconceptions.
 
Salaam!
 
Miguel
 
Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2012 17:28:11 -0400
 
Subject: {PBJFlorida} Worth Faith Classes......You are invited
 
From: maisoon1969@gmail.com
 
To: pbjflorida@googlegroups.com
 
Dear Friends,
 
In the past you have participated in a World's Religion Study or in Faith Club. We wanted to make you aware of this upcoming interfaith opportunity in our neighborhood. No need to RSVP, just come to the orientation, Iftar 101, on Sunday, August 12.
 
ST. LUKE'S INVITED TO IFTAR, BREAKING OF THE FAST, AT JAMA MASJID August 13:Our friends at the Jama Masjid have once again invited St. Luke's to join in the spiritual discipline of fasting during Ramadan and then breaking the fast with our Muslim friends at the Jama Masjid on Monday, August 13 after sundown. The Iftar is the breaking of the fast that starts by eating a date and is followed by Sunset Prayer and Breaking of Bread (feast).
 
To prepare for this experience you are invited to attend "Iftar 101" on Sunday, August 12 at 2:00 pm in the Attic.
 
The Iftar and Prayer Service will be held at the Jama Masjid located at 11543 Ruby Lake Rd. (less than 10 minutes from St. Luke's).
 
Peace,
 
--
 
ISLAM IncMaisoon Suleiman
 
407-644-2704 (work) 407-288-6931 (cell)
 
407-645-2701 (fax)
 
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Amnesty International Meeting August 6, 2012
 
Michael Rodriguez <fireryphoenix@hotmail.com> Aug 05 04:09PM -0400
 
Amnesty
 
wants to talk with expert groups about Immigration Rights so that they
 
can help support immigrants in Florida. AI will be a great ally to the
 
cause!
 
Address: 99 E. Mark Street, Orlando, Fl 32803. It's at the Senior
 
Center.
 
Date: Monday, August 6
 
Time: 6:30 pm
 
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Michael Rodriguez <fireryphoenix@hotmail.com> Aug 06 02:45PM -0400
 
Thank you for this great information Sr. Amira. Good to hear from you!
 
Miguel
 
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 12:22:37 -0400
 
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Subject: Re: {PBJFlorida} Digest for pbjflorida@googlegroups.com - 6 Messages in 5 Topics
 
AA pbj - I may be behind the times but if you have not run into the Brave Nation movement that Office Depot is working with, check out
 
http://bornthiswayfoundation.org/be-a-founding-member
 
Born This Way Foundation was originally organized by Lady Gaga and her mother, to support gay and lesbian youth. It has taken on a life of its own way beyond as a movement to create a youth/young adult movement dedicated to a braver world dedicated to compassion, peace, and awareness of social interaction. I have signed up as a founding member for Brave Nation movement, which is the training that will be offered.
 
I am not normally a full Lady Gaga fan, but I do think she has a message for today's youth that we perhaps can not well "walk the talk". When I started seeing "Be Brave" "Be Amazing" "Be Yourself" "Be Kind" "Be Accepting" "Be Involved" - well, my attention got snapped around, to say the least.
 
Have a super week.
 
Sr. Amira
 
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From: pbjflorida@googlegroups.com
 
Sent: Aug 6, 2012 3:15 AM
 
To: Digest Recipients
 
Subject: {PBJFlorida} Digest for pbjflorida@googlegroups.com - 6 Messages in 5 Topics
 
Today's Topic Summary
 
Group: http://groups.google.com/group/pbjflorida/topics
 
Please Pray For Sikh Community! Wisconsin shooting to be considered 'domestic terrorism' [1 Update]
 
Invitation to Abolition 2020 Hiroshima/Nagasaki Interfaith Commemoration [1 Update]
 
FW: 4 Arrested in Florida - Bail Them Out!! [1 Update]
 
Worth Faith Classes......You are invited [2 Updates]
 
Amnesty International Meeting August 6, 2012 [1 Update]
 
Please Pray For Sikh Community! Wisconsin shooting to be considered 'domestic terrorism'
 
Michael Rodriguez <fireryphoenix@hotmail.com> Aug 05 06:46PM -0400
 
From: clg_news@legitgov.org
 
To: clg_news@legitgov.org
 
Subject: Wisconsin shooting to be considered 'domestic terrorism'
 
Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2012 18:09:09 -0400
 
News Updates from Citizens For
 
Legitimate Government
 
05 Aug 2012
 
http://www.legitgov.org
 
All links are here:
 
http://www.legitgov.org/#breaking_news
 
Breaking: Wisconsin shooting to be
 
considered 'domestic terrorism' --Authorities treating Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting as

 

 Please welcome the following 9 friends to PBJFlorida

Penny Villegas <pennyvillegas31@gmail.com> Aug 07 08:12AM -0400  

Five of them are already friends: I'm glad they're with us!
I look forward to meeting the others.
Peace and blessings--Penny
 
On Tue, Aug 7, 2012 at 12:49 AM, Michael Rodriguez <
 
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