Citizens get shaken by both the Elephant and Donkey (i.e., GOP and Dem party mascots). The money spills from his pockets. Libertarians don't treat fellow citizens and taxpayers like this.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Blast from the past
Citizens get shaken by both the Elephant and Donkey (i.e., GOP and Dem party mascots). The money spills from his pockets. Libertarians don't treat fellow citizens and taxpayers like this.
BootCamp - Pittsburgh - a rich, but no charge, event of community and technology. Be there!
Contact:
Justin Kownacki
Kownacki Productions, LLC
412-628-4231
FREE Internet BootCamp Announces Schedule
Pittsburgh, PA, April 12, 2007 – The organizers of last year’s wildly successful PodCamp Pittsburgh are pleased to announce the schedule for BootCamp PGH, a FREE one-day introductory event for internet users on April 21. The 25 sessions will cover the basics of blogging, podcasting, and “social networking” (i.e. making social and business contacts using websites like MySpace). Presenters include a wide range of experts, including popular podcasting musician Matthew Ebel, online entertainment guru and PodCamp co-founder Chris Brogan of Network2, the creator and cast of local web series “Something To Be Desired”, and Pittsburgh-based internet personality iJustine, runner-up in Yahoo’s recent national Talent Search. The event will be held at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, 420 Boulevard of the Allies, on Saturday April 21, from 9am-5pm. For more information and to register for FREE, go to www.bootcamppgh.org.
The 25 scheduled sessions include an introduction to blogging including a hands-on workshop where participants will create blogs of their own, a step-by-step guide to creating a podcast along with discussions of what to talk about and how to talk about it more effectively, an exploration of using the internet to expand small businesses, and a beginner’s guide to creating an online identity and posting photos using sites like MySpace, Flickr, and Twitter. Many sessions will be held in computer labs with high-speed internet access, so having a laptop is not necessary to attend, although they are welcome. Additional individual help will be offered throughout the day in the “Mentoring Lounge”. By the end of the day, participants will be able to start their own blogs and podcasts and will be fully prepared for the more in-depth topics that will be covered at PodCamp Pittsburgh 2, another FREE weekend event in August that’s expected to draw some of the biggest names on the internet. For more information and a complete list of the sessions and their times, go to www.bootcamppgh.org.
Matthew Ebel is a singer-songwriter whose last album was recorded using Garage Band, a standard piece of software that usually comes pre-installed on Macintosh computers. He is also the host of the High Orbit Podcast, which features “podsafe music” which can be used for free on any podcast. Mr. Ebel will lead the introduction to audio recording.
Chris Brogan is the community developer for Network2, the online guide to internet TV. He is also the co-founder of PodCamp, a worldwide movement bringing together the most influential names in “new media”. Mr. Brogan will be discussing the value of building an online community and will also help present the introduction to podcasting.
“Something To Be Desired”, the only ongoing web series set and shot in Pittsburgh and one of the longest-running shows on the internet, has been online since 2003 and has developed a devoted worldwide following. The cast, along with creator Justin Kownacki, who is also a co-organizer of BootCamp PGH and the upcoming PodCamp Pittsburgh 2, will offer performance tips and discuss finding your unique voice in order to create compelling content.
Justine Ezarik, known to much of the world as iJustine, came in second in the recent Yahoo! Talent Search, a national competition to find the next internet superstar, and is Pittsburgh’s top videoblogger. Her video shorts can be seen at www.MommyPackMyLunch.com, and her official blog is www.TastyBlogSnack.com. Ms. Ezarik will present numerous sessions throughout the day, including hands-on demonstrations of social media tools like MySpace and Twitter.
Other presenters include the co-founders of Pittsburgh Bloggers: Cynthia Closkey, Mike Woycheck, and Christina Schulman; Alex Landefeld of Silurian-Devonian Films and the Minute Lit podcast; Mike Sorg and the Wrestling Mayhem crew; Guru.com’s Jia Ji; Shawn Smith of weekly podcast Geek Riot; Jim Shireman of Pittsburgh sports blog and podcast Sportsocracy; Allegheny County Executive candidate Mark Rauterkus; Mark Juliano, VP of podcast hosting site TalkShoe; and more.
BootCamp PGH is seeking additional sponsors and is open to adding presenters. Interested parties should contact Justin Kownacki at jkownacki@gmail.com.
For additional information, Contact:
Justin Kownacki
Kownacki Productions, LLC
412-628-4231
jkownacki@gmail.com
Matthew Ebel
The Cast of “Something To Be Desired”
iJustine
Another potential media coordinator checks out.
People had suggested that I retain Kurt Vonnegut as my media coordinator. Sadly, that can't happen now.
Kurt Vonnegut, whose novels included "Slaughterhouse Five" and "Cat's Cradle," has died at 84.
Welcome Home Suzie -- What's up with C.V.?
The brother with a successful basketball program does not get a contract renewal from Chartiers Valley School Board. Then today the word is that the sister gets the gig at Duquesne Univ. women's team.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Video from candidate night at South Side Slopes will come online some day
The South Side Slopes Neighborhood Group had a candidate night. I got some video. It was a nice event if you like the drones of the Ds and Rs.
I didn't hear the word Freedom, Liberty, War, nor Children once. Justice was talked about with the Sheriff candidates. When they talked, I didn't tape, sadly. They were good and the contrast among the three was interesting.
Michael Lamb came late and only got to give a 3-minute statement at the closing. Mike Dawida came after others had talked and got 3-minutes by himself as well, without the camera.
Rick Swartz was there, as was Dan Onorato. I don't think I'll be able to post the video without injecting my thoughts along the way. With the candidates of district 9, I had no problem in letting the video flow without a peep. In some of these other instances, I'm leaning to a cut-and-paste reaction to what was said.
The night started with talks from Jeff Koch and Bruce Kraus. Some of what they said was missed as well, as I didn't get there until after swim practice.
All in all, I thought Doug Shields did a good job. Better than I expected. But, he had an easy night in that his only other heavy weight opponent was Tony P, a guy that has been parked on Grant Street for a long time too.
I heard that Comcast has an ON-DEMAND candidate debate among the D controllers in the field. Is this true? I don't have the digital cable package. Is it worth my watching? It is an on-demand, but without an extra charge, so I understand. Insights welcome.
As they say in the TV world, .... "Stay tuned!"
I didn't hear the word Freedom, Liberty, War, nor Children once. Justice was talked about with the Sheriff candidates. When they talked, I didn't tape, sadly. They were good and the contrast among the three was interesting.
Michael Lamb came late and only got to give a 3-minute statement at the closing. Mike Dawida came after others had talked and got 3-minutes by himself as well, without the camera.
Rick Swartz was there, as was Dan Onorato. I don't think I'll be able to post the video without injecting my thoughts along the way. With the candidates of district 9, I had no problem in letting the video flow without a peep. In some of these other instances, I'm leaning to a cut-and-paste reaction to what was said.
The night started with talks from Jeff Koch and Bruce Kraus. Some of what they said was missed as well, as I didn't get there until after swim practice.
All in all, I thought Doug Shields did a good job. Better than I expected. But, he had an easy night in that his only other heavy weight opponent was Tony P, a guy that has been parked on Grant Street for a long time too.
I heard that Comcast has an ON-DEMAND candidate debate among the D controllers in the field. Is this true? I don't have the digital cable package. Is it worth my watching? It is an on-demand, but without an extra charge, so I understand. Insights welcome.
As they say in the TV world, .... "Stay tuned!"
BootCamp PGH Schedule and Sessions
BootCamp PGH - BootCamp PGH Schedule/Sessions Media Politics - How new media changes political and community action using wikis, hybrid CDs and concept maps. HostedIf you are reading this blog, you need to clear some time for yourself on Saturday, April 21, 2007 -- and join me and a hundred or more other netizens at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh for a Bootcamp. This will be a great day for blending community, technology and creativity.
by Mark Rauterkus
We'll be talking about this schedule with all the presenters on WEDNESDAY, April 18 at noon on a TalkShoe Talkcast. That pre-event telephone / web conference call might give you insights on what's going to be covered, when and by whom.
Town Hall Meeting on the proposed riverfront park slated for April 19
New Riverfront Park - First Town Hall Thursday, April 19, 2007I have plenty to say about this park concept. Plenty. But, I'll just go to the meeting and see what they have to say. However, I'm not able to get there right as the meeting begins. I'll be at swim practice until 6 pm. So, I really would love to get someone there, front row, with a video camera (perhaps mine) to capture the entire presentation.
5:30 PM at the Cork Factory (Strip District)
Come listen and ask questions as Councilmen Dave Fawcett and Jim Burn discuss the creation of a county-wide riverfront park.
RSVP to TownHall@ventureoutdoors.org
Keep an eye out for more Town Hall meetings to come!
iPods, Blogs and Beyond: Evolving Media Literacy for the 21st Century
NATIONAL MEDIA EDUCATION CONFERENCE 2007 - Alliance for a Media Literate America Welcome to the 2007 National Media Education Conference Web site!The event is in St. Louis, June 23 to 26.
BootCamp is cheaper, closer and nearly as good. BootCampPgh.org is going to be better, I bet, if you are a newbie publisher.
Pittsburgh leaders set for China trip - Last Call
Last call: If you want to blog with me while Dan Onorato and others are in China -- let me know. I'm hopeful that I'll be able to blog on a DAILY basis about the trip, Pittsburgh's connection to China, all of our Chinese Restaurants, what it means to really REDD Up, and more.
Pittsburgh leaders set for China trip - Pittsburgh Business Times: Pittsburgh community leaders and company representatives are traveling to China on Friday for an eight-day mission aimed at building business relationships with the country, they announced at a news conference Tuesday.We've got a blog dedicated to this activity, Allegheny.blogspot.com, so you don't need to feel as if you got hooked into blogging at this Mark Rauterkus & Running Mates Blog. There, we can talk like Emperors, with or without clothing.
Among those making the trip are Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato and Allegheny Conference on Community Development CEO Mike Langley.
White House seeks "czar" to oversee wars: report - Yahoo! News
White House seeks "czar" to oversee wars: report - Yahoo! News: 'The very fundamental issue is, they don't know where the hell they're going,' Sheehan told the Post.
Sheehan said he believes that Vice President
Dick Cheney and his hawkish allies remain more powerful within the administration than pragmatists looking for a way out of Iraq, the Post reported.
'So rather than go over there, develop an ulcer and eventually leave, I said, 'No, thanks,' ' Sheehan told the paper.
Retired Army Gen. Jack Keane and retired Air Force Gen. Joseph Ralston were also approached and said they were not interested in the position, the newspaper said, citing sources.
Ralston declined to comment while Keane confirmed he turned down the job, the Post said.
Education Week: A Digital Decade
Education Week: A Digital Decade “Billions of dollars are being spent each year in an effort to prepare schools and students for tomorrow’s technological demands and challenges,” we wrote. “And the fast-changing landscape of educational technology only complicates the task for policymakers and administrators who seek to make ‘smart’ decisions about how to proceed.”That was the news from 10 years ago. Today is is worse.
Twanda and two others, staffers, are in hot water
Humm.
If the Pittsburgh Ethics Hearing Board was functional, perhaps some of this could have been avoided sooner.
Regardless, Twanda is toast. She is sunk politically, I expect. So, let's not spend too much time wondering about her when we need to spend more time looking ahead. Who is the best qualified to be on council to take her place? Who has the best statements and vision for council district 9? Who is going to win the D primary? Who is going to enter the general election? Who can beat David Adams? And, isn't he, David Adams, the best for the job?
I'm name dropping here as he isn't in the D party primary. And, he wants to be on council. And, I know that the winner of the general election is the won to take the oath of office come January 2008.
If the Pittsburgh Ethics Hearing Board was functional, perhaps some of this could have been avoided sooner.
Regardless, Twanda is toast. She is sunk politically, I expect. So, let's not spend too much time wondering about her when we need to spend more time looking ahead. Who is the best qualified to be on council to take her place? Who has the best statements and vision for council district 9? Who is going to win the D primary? Who is going to enter the general election? Who can beat David Adams? And, isn't he, David Adams, the best for the job?
I'm name dropping here as he isn't in the D party primary. And, he wants to be on council. And, I know that the winner of the general election is the won to take the oath of office come January 2008.
Seminar for those interested inthe Pgh Gifted Center
Wed. April 18, from 3:30 to 7 pm, a seminar is being hosted by the Pgh Gifted Center.
Details here and on the Google Calendar for that date and time.
Details here and on the Google Calendar for that date and time.
Excel 9-12. Slides, news release and video from Pgh Public Schools
In case you missed it:
Excel 9-12: "Education Committee Presentation
April 10, 2007
Florida and Puerto Rican manatees may be removed from 'endangered species list' - Wikinews
Great news.
Florida and Puerto Rican manatees may be removed from 'endangered species list' - Wikinews The Unites States Fish and Wildlife Service or USFWS has announced that the Florida and Puerto Rican manatee will most likely be removed from the Endangered Species List and have their status upgraded to 'threatened.'
Handling the panhandlers. Anyone home?
Return phone calls to the media and to citizens.
Handling the panhandlers - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Councilman Jeff Koch, who represents Central Oakland including the main drag leading to the University of Pittsburgh, did not return phone messages.
Dick Skrinjar, spokesman for Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, referred questions to police and said those who are complaining should call the city's 311 help line -- 412-255-2621.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
California authorizes $250M for L.A. Olympics - Tuesday April 10, 2007 4:12PM
SI.com - More Sports - California�authorizes $250M for L.A. Olympics - Tuesday April 10, 2007 4:12PM Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation Tuesday that authorizes $250 million in state money to underwrite the 2016 summer Olympics if Los Angeles is picked as the host city.Just $250 Million. Heck PA could pay for that with slots income and still have money left over for property tax relief.
Widespread Panic -- has hearing protection
Ever hear of Widespread Panic? They are playing in Pgh.
Pointers and reviews are welcome.
Pointers and reviews are welcome.
Gordie Howe Statue
Gloveside Zen Photo - Gordie Howe Statue Just in time for the playoffs. This guy, even without a helmet, can absorb a hard body check.
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