Summer Olympic Games 2012: Ottawa area athletes with a dream
What area athletes are aiming for the Olympics from the greater Pittsburgh area? Any?
We know some swimmers with Olympic trials cuts.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
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Monday, August 22, 2011
Mike F still on the attack
PRESS RELEASE
For more information, contact:
Mike Ference
412-233-5491
mike@ferencemarketing.com
The Last Call: September Protests to "Out" Local Abusers and Sympathizers
Pittsburgh, PA – August 16, 2011 – Well-known local activist Mike Ference
will stage a series of protests beginning September 11, the 10th anniversary
of 911 and targeting local institutions and individuals associated with the
abuse of children and young adults.
"For two decades I have called on certain institutions and individuals to
come forward and take responsibility for their roles — active or passive —
in child sex abuse," Ference explains. "This is the last call — if they
don't do the right thing in the next couple weeks, then I will 'out' them at
a series of protests where I will publicize incriminating details from my
22-year investigation of such cases. Abusers who have harmed children and
individuals who knowingly covered up the crimes will be named — I want
everyone in our community to know who the bad guys are."
Ference began his investigation in 1989 after his son was shot on a school
bus by a boy who then committed suicide. Although grateful that his son
survived, Ference was disturbed that an investigation into the shooting was
quashed or botched at every turn. Agreeing that the case had been
prematurely closed by the McKeesport police, William Scully, then Public
Safety Director in Clairton, gave Ference notes on the case and encouraged
him to continue investigating on his own. A central starting point was the
possibility that the shooter had been sexually abused by a local Catholic
priest.
Ference's initial investigation has inspired a lifetime of activism against
child sexual abuse and cover-ups. He has written extensively on the sex
abuse scandal within the Catholic church, amd has consistently emphasized
that such abuse can't happen without a lot of other community stakeholders
"looking the other way."
"This is the last call for the Pittsburgh Diocese and its syndicate of
dysfunctional sex freaks who have exploited children and teenagers for
decades," Ference says. "It's the last call for the hospitals and other
institutions who helped cover up crimes against innocent children. It is
time for elected officials and law enforcement to stand up and protect our
children instead of the Catholic church hierarchy, Sicilian mobsters and
corrupt political leaders."
The first protest is scheduled for noon, September 9, on the steps of St.
Paul's Cathedral in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. Ference believes that
Oakland, Shadyside and the surrounding areas have been prominent spots for
Pittsburgh Catholic clergy to abuse children and teenagers.
Additional protests are in the planning stage. Ference says UPMC Hospital in
Oakland is a likely site because of its handling of a clerical abuse case
involving Greg Witkowski. He is also considering the police departments and
municipal buildings of McKeesport, Clairton, and West Mifflin, which were
all central in his initial investigation. District Attorney Stephen
Zappala's office and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette were also mentioned as
stakeholders who have been more interested in protecting the church
hierarchy than punishing abusers and defending children.
For more information on the September 11 protest or other upcoming events,
call Mike Ference at 412-233-5491, or email mike@ferencemarketing.com.
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Ta.
Mark Rauterkus Mark.Rauterkus@gmail.com http://Rauterkus.blogspot.com
412 298 3432 = cell
Friday, August 19, 2011
On snakes, rats, weasels, and Hurricanes.
On snakes, rats, weasels, and Hurricanes.: On snakes, rats, weasels, and Hurricanes.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
DEMOCRATIC PARTY LEADERS CALL FOR AN END TO THE CRIMINALIZATION OF THOSE PROVIDING FOOD TO THE HUNGRY IN ORLANDO'S CITY PARKS
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Julian P Heicklen
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 16, 2011
CONTACT:
Food Not Bombs
Keith McHenry - cofounder
575-770-3377
menu@foodnotbombs.net
The Orange County Democratic Executive Committee passed a resolution at their regular August 15th meeting requesting that Mayor Dyer and the Orlando City Council decriminalize food sharing in city parks and refrain from arresting people for food sharing under city codes 18A.09 -1 and 18A.09-2. Mayor Dyer is a member of the Democratic Party and principle supporter of the law restricting the sharing of meals with Orlando's hungry to twice a year per park.
Orlando police have arrested 29 Food Not Bombs volunteers for sharing vegan meals with the hungry at Lake Eola Park. The first criminal trials for violating the Large Group Feeding Permit Law begin next week. If convicted the defendants face Food Not Bombs volunteer Palmer B. Harrell, of Orlando, and Francis "Pat" Fitzgerald, an anti-poverty activist from Gainesville, will begin their trial on Monday, august 22, followed by the trial of Food Not Bombs volunteer Jessica L. Cross on Thursday, August 25th. The trails will take place at Orange County Courthouse, 425 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida.
It is believed that over 10,000 people are homeless in Orlando and many families are struggling to keep a roof over their heads and seek food assistance. Second Harvest reports that many of the programs they serve are forced to turn away as many as 10 percent of those seeking food. While many of the residence suffer extreme poverty the city of Orlando has spent hundreds of thousands of tax dollars defending the Large Group Feeding Permit Law and now plans to spend hundreds of thousands more attempting to convict those who are volunteering to provide nutritious meals to the hungry while advocating for changes in government policies that would protect American's from having to seek food at soup kitchens.
###
The text of the resolution is below:
"RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY COMMITTEE OF ORANGE COUNTY DEMOCRATS OF ORANGE COUNTY FLORIDA
"REQUESTING ORLANDO MAYOR DYER AND CITY COUNCIL TO DECRIMINALIZE FOOD SHARING IN CITY PARKS AND REFRAIN FROM ARRESTING PEOPLE FOR FOOD SHARING IN CITY PARKS UNDER CITY CODES 18A.09-1 and 18A.09-2
"WHEREAS, sharing food with the homeless and hungry is a charitable act that should be commended and supported when done by any individual, organization, or agency.
"WHEREAS, such acts of compassion and selflessness must never be criminalized or penalized.
"WHEREAS, our nation is going through a severe economic recession and the growing population of hungry, homeless, and working poor men, women and children need special care and attention.
"WHEREAS, the passage of this ordinance and its enforcement involving arrests may reflect badly on Orlando, internationally. Moreover, adverse publicity about these arrests may significantly hurt the economy and reputation of the City Beautiful.
"WHEREAS, as Democrats, we stand firm in our belief in anti-poverty policies and
expect our elected officials to do the same.
"NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY DECLARED, ON THIS THIS DAY, AUGUST 15, 2011,THAT THE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF ORANGE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, REQUEST THAT THE CITY OF ORLANDO, MAYOR DYER, AND CITY
COMMISSIONERS DIAMOND, LYMAN, ORTIZ, SHEEHAN, STUART AND ING,
DECRIMINALIZE THE ACTIVITY OF ORGANIZED FOOD SHARING AND REFRAIN
FROM ARRESTING THOSE WHO ORGANIZE SUCH FOOD SHARING ACTIVITIES
FOR THE HUNGRY IN ANY AND ALL CITY PARKS OF ORLANDO, FL."
ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON THE CRIMINALIZATION OF POVERTY
Orlando's homeless ranks grow -- many are falling off economy's
'edge'
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2009-05-14/news/homeless_1_homeless-services-network-homeless-students-homeless-population
Orlando Large Group Feeding Permit Law
http://www.foodnotbombs.net/fnb_orlando_law.html
END THE CRIMINALIZATION PROTESTS SEPTEMBER 16, 2011
http://www.foodnotbombs.net/resist.html
How America criminalised poverty -The viciousness of state officials to the poor and homeless is breathtaking, trapping them in a cycle of poverty
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2011/aug/10/america-poverty-criminalised
Tampa's homeless get bad news: no free breakfast
http://www2.tbo.com/news/breaking-news/2011/aug/13/3/tampas-homeless-get-bad-news-no-free-breakfast-ar-250363/
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Ta.
Mark Rauterkus Mark.Rauterkus@gmail.com http://Rauterkus.blogspot.com
412 298 3432 = cell
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Did you see the Photos of the Day that featured water polo play in The Hill District at Ammon Swim Pool?
In case you missed it, you can check out the Post-Gazette's Photo of the Day feature from Wednesday, August 15, 2011. http://www.post-gazette.com/photooftheday/
and
It has been great to have some open water polo practices at Ammon Swim Pool, a Citiparks facility.
Kids (mostly) play from 11 am to 12:30 this week, Monday to Friday, ending on August 17, 2011.
Adults are going to try to get one more game in, pick-up style, on Thursday night, tonight, from 6:30 to 8. High school and college kids are most welcome to join us too. And youngsters as well. The pool is open. Kids can come to the shallow end, of course. There is plenty of water.
My invite email:
Hi Fellow South Side Pops, (plus a few other hand-picked friends via BCC)
Let's give this one more try while the catfish are jumping and summer
has yet to fade --- WATER POLO, in pick-up, community style, but with
regulation, floating goals.
Ammon Rec Center has an nice outdoor swim pool. It is with plenty of
shallow and deep water. We'll play in 4 foot, again. So, swim ability
is NOT a real big factor. Bring the kids, as they can kick around in
the shallow end as the pool will be OPEN to the public.
Pay $3 for kids and $4 if over 16 at the gate, if you do NOT have a
Citiparks, annual, pool tag.
Invite everyone and anyone, as we can have bigger squads or else subs.
Patrick, a fellow SS Pop, played goalie in Romania as a kid. He is
something to watch and try to score upon, if he isn't on YOUR team.
Some of lifeguards have stayed to play if their shift(s) are over as
it is so much fun.
Easy parking right by the pool on the street.
To get to Ammon from the South Side, cross the Birmingham Bridge and
go STRAIGHT up, (not to Oakland nor Downtown). Follow Kirtpatrick
Street until it ends, at Bedford, at the corner of the pool. The Josh
Gibson baseball field is behind the pool. Bedford Ave also goes next
to the Civic Arena from Downtown. Go about 6 blocks to the pool at the
top of The Hill. If you bike, it is a steep hill.
My kids are out of town, so we really need a dozen guys (and gals) to
make it 'fun.' The pool closes in a few days, so this will be our last
attempt until I get a school pool made available. Don't hold your
breath for that to happen, sadly. But that's another email for another
month.
FWIW, Wednesday's P-G has photos of the day and two of the images are
from yesterday's water polo practice with the kids.
http://www.post-gazette.com/photooftheday/ See image 5 and 6.
Earlier on Thursday, from 11 am to 12:30, a group of kids from North
Allegheny are going to venture to The Hill and play a game or two with
our kids. I'm still looking for players....
Thanks for the consideration. Come if you can. Bring the youngsters.
Last time was a blast. Right, Scott?????
Scott's reply:
and
It has been great to have some open water polo practices at Ammon Swim Pool, a Citiparks facility.
Kids (mostly) play from 11 am to 12:30 this week, Monday to Friday, ending on August 17, 2011.
Adults are going to try to get one more game in, pick-up style, on Thursday night, tonight, from 6:30 to 8. High school and college kids are most welcome to join us too. And youngsters as well. The pool is open. Kids can come to the shallow end, of course. There is plenty of water.
My invite email:
Hi Fellow South Side Pops, (plus a few other hand-picked friends via BCC)
Let's give this one more try while the catfish are jumping and summer
has yet to fade --- WATER POLO, in pick-up, community style, but with
regulation, floating goals.
Ammon Rec Center has an nice outdoor swim pool. It is with plenty of
shallow and deep water. We'll play in 4 foot, again. So, swim ability
is NOT a real big factor. Bring the kids, as they can kick around in
the shallow end as the pool will be OPEN to the public.
Pay $3 for kids and $4 if over 16 at the gate, if you do NOT have a
Citiparks, annual, pool tag.
Invite everyone and anyone, as we can have bigger squads or else subs.
Patrick, a fellow SS Pop, played goalie in Romania as a kid. He is
something to watch and try to score upon, if he isn't on YOUR team.
Some of lifeguards have stayed to play if their shift(s) are over as
it is so much fun.
Easy parking right by the pool on the street.
To get to Ammon from the South Side, cross the Birmingham Bridge and
go STRAIGHT up, (not to Oakland nor Downtown). Follow Kirtpatrick
Street until it ends, at Bedford, at the corner of the pool. The Josh
Gibson baseball field is behind the pool. Bedford Ave also goes next
to the Civic Arena from Downtown. Go about 6 blocks to the pool at the
top of The Hill. If you bike, it is a steep hill.
My kids are out of town, so we really need a dozen guys (and gals) to
make it 'fun.' The pool closes in a few days, so this will be our last
attempt until I get a school pool made available. Don't hold your
breath for that to happen, sadly. But that's another email for another
month.
FWIW, Wednesday's P-G has photos of the day and two of the images are
from yesterday's water polo practice with the kids.
http://www.post-gazette.com/photooftheday/ See image 5 and 6.
Earlier on Thursday, from 11 am to 12:30, a group of kids from North
Allegheny are going to venture to The Hill and play a game or two with
our kids. I'm still looking for players....
Thanks for the consideration. Come if you can. Bring the youngsters.
Last time was a blast. Right, Scott?????
Scott's reply:
Sorry to miss tolorrow's water polo action. I had a great time learning and playing last time and echo Mark's comments about Patrick. On one particular play he dove in one direction to knock back a hard shot. The rebound unfortunately went right back to the shooter who fired on a now empty goal only to see the submerged Patrick somehow rise like phoenix in the opposite direction, knock the ball down, then scoop it up and throw a perfect lead pass the length of the pool to Mark's son Grant who easily scored a breakaway goal on the overmatched opposing goalie, no Patrick he.
Have fun and do let me know when there's another chance to play.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Charter School seeking K, 1 and 2 grade students
THERE IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN AT THE NEW IMAGINE PENN HILLS CHARTER SCHOOL OPENING ON AUGUST 24, 2011. IMAGINE ALSO OPERATES THE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER AT REGENT SQUARE.
We are accepting kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades.
THE SCHOOL WILL ADD GRADES OVER THE NEXT FEW YEARS TO BECOME A K-8.
TUITION IS FREE AND TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED
IF YOUR CHILD ATTENDS FAISON OR WILKINSBURG SCHOOLS YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY TAKE ADVATAGE OF THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY.
ALSO RANKIN, DUQUESNE, AND GARFIELD (WITH THE CLOSING OF FORT PITT SHOULD LOOK CLOSELY AT THIS NEW SCHOOL.
GOOD SCHOOLS ARE BECOMING VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND FOR A LOT OF BLACK CHILDREN IN THIS AREA.
WE MAY BE FINISHED ACCEPTING STUDENTS ON FRIDAY AUGUST 12, 2011
CALL OR EMAIL THE INFORMATION BELOW ASAP!
RANDALL TAYLOR
FORMER SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER EAST END OF PITTSBURGH
412-867-8170
1) Students name
2) Address
1) Date of birth
2) Place of Birth
3) Grade entering
4) Last school attended
5) Students lives with?
6) Mother and Father Name
7) Address
8) PHONE NUMBER
9) E-Mail
Send Info to rxtaylor6501@comcast.net
Call me for any questions at 412-867-8170
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We are accepting kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades.
THE SCHOOL WILL ADD GRADES OVER THE NEXT FEW YEARS TO BECOME A K-8.
TUITION IS FREE AND TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED
IF YOUR CHILD ATTENDS FAISON OR WILKINSBURG SCHOOLS YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY TAKE ADVATAGE OF THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY.
ALSO RANKIN, DUQUESNE, AND GARFIELD (WITH THE CLOSING OF FORT PITT SHOULD LOOK CLOSELY AT THIS NEW SCHOOL.
GOOD SCHOOLS ARE BECOMING VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND FOR A LOT OF BLACK CHILDREN IN THIS AREA.
WE MAY BE FINISHED ACCEPTING STUDENTS ON FRIDAY AUGUST 12, 2011
CALL OR EMAIL THE INFORMATION BELOW ASAP!
RANDALL TAYLOR
FORMER SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER EAST END OF PITTSBURGH
412-867-8170
1) Students name
2) Address
1) Date of birth
2) Place of Birth
3) Grade entering
4) Last school attended
5) Students lives with?
6) Mother and Father Name
7) Address
8) PHONE NUMBER
9) E-Mail
Send Info to rxtaylor6501@comcast.net
Call me for any questions at 412-867-8170
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Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Pittsburgh Cyclist in history
Thanks for the review.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Ernest Schimmerling <eschimme@gmail.com>
Sender: acaracing@googlegroups.com
Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:22:58
To: Allegheny Cycling Association<acaracing@googlegroups.com>
Reply-To: eschimme@gmail.com
Subject: [ACA Google Group] Just thought you might be interested
There is a book out (published in 2010) about Frank Lenz, a Pittsburgh
cyclist who attempted to ride around the world in 1892 on "safety"
bicycle with inflatable tires, which had just been introduced. He
sent back notes and photographs as he traveled. Lenz headed west and
made it as far as Turkey before disappearing in 1894. Another
American cyclist, William Sachtleben, who had already been around the
world in the other direction, went to Turkey to investigate what had
happened.
Starting in the 1880s, Lenz was a member of the Allegheny Cycle Club.
He raced in and around Pittsburgh and toured thousands of miles on an
"ordinary" high-wheel bicycle on some of the same roads we ride on.
The book seems to be based on diaries these cyclists kept on their
various trips, as well as newspaper articles. It provides details and
photographs that I find curious and surprising. (I'm only half way
done reading the book; the writing style is just so-so passable but
the story holds its own so far IMHO.)
The book is on Amazon at
http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Cyclist-Adventurer-Mysterious-Disappearance/dp/0547195575
(There are also soft cover and iPad versions.)
There is a Wikipedia entry on Frank Lenz at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Lenz_(cyclist)
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-----Original Message-----
From: Ernest Schimmerling <eschimme@gmail.com>
Sender: acaracing@googlegroups.com
Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:22:58
To: Allegheny Cycling Association<acaracing@googlegroups.com>
Reply-To: eschimme@gmail.com
Subject: [ACA Google Group] Just thought you might be interested
There is a book out (published in 2010) about Frank Lenz, a Pittsburgh
cyclist who attempted to ride around the world in 1892 on "safety"
bicycle with inflatable tires, which had just been introduced. He
sent back notes and photographs as he traveled. Lenz headed west and
made it as far as Turkey before disappearing in 1894. Another
American cyclist, William Sachtleben, who had already been around the
world in the other direction, went to Turkey to investigate what had
happened.
Starting in the 1880s, Lenz was a member of the Allegheny Cycle Club.
He raced in and around Pittsburgh and toured thousands of miles on an
"ordinary" high-wheel bicycle on some of the same roads we ride on.
The book seems to be based on diaries these cyclists kept on their
various trips, as well as newspaper articles. It provides details and
photographs that I find curious and surprising. (I'm only half way
done reading the book; the writing style is just so-so passable but
the story holds its own so far IMHO.)
The book is on Amazon at
http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Cyclist-Adventurer-Mysterious-Disappearance/dp/0547195575
(There are also soft cover and iPad versions.)
There is a Wikipedia entry on Frank Lenz at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Lenz_(cyclist)
Monday, July 25, 2011
A+ Schools meeting about Pittsburgh Public Schools budget stuff
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Pittsburgh Association for the Education of Young Children (PAEYC)
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Elizabeth Seton Center
1900 Pioneer Avenue, 15226
Brookline
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Northview Heights Citizen's Council
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Northview Heights Gymnasium
525 Mount Pleasant Road, 15214
Northview Heights
Sunday, July 17, 2011
water polo at Summer Dreamers
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Friday, July 15, 2011
Julian Heicklen, now a candidate in New Jersey
From: Julian P Heicklen
PROGRESS REPORT OF JULY 14, 2011
PROGRESS REPORT OF JULY 14, 2011
Hi Tyranny Fighters: a mini progress report
I am the Libertarian Party candidate for the NJ Assembly in the 37th District.
I was distributing campaign pamphlets at the corner of Main and Salem
Streets in Hackensack, NJ on Friday, July 8, 2011 during the noon
hour. A police officer walked by and told me that I had to inform
police headquarters in order to do that. He continued on his way. I
ignored his request and continued distributing pamphlets. Apparently
no public official understands the U. S. Constitution.
Mark Schmidter, who was arrested for defying Judge Belvin Perry's
order against distributing literature at the Orange County Courthouse
in Orlando, FL, has his trial date set for July 26, 2011. I encourage
those of you in the Orlando area to attend his trial and show your
support. As far as I know Keith McHenry and John Kurtz are still in
jail serving their sentences for distributing food and taking pictures
of police, respectively.
I wish to hold a protest demonstration with as many people as possible
from Thursday, August 18–Monday, August 22, 2011. My tentative
suggested schedule of events is:
Thursday, August 18, 5:00–7:00 pm: Distribute food to the poor with
"Food not Bombs" people.
Thursday night, August 18: Sleep out in Lake Eola Park
Friday, August 19, 7:30–9:00 am and 11:30 am–1:30 pm: I will
distribute fully informed jury literature at the Orange County
Courthouse. Others are welcome to join me, but be prepared to be
arrested.
Friday, August 19, 8:00–11:00 pm: Take pictures of police in downtown Orlando
Friday night, August 19: Sleep out in Lake Eola Park
Saturday, August 20, noon–3:00: parade in downtown Orlando (or maybe
at Disneyland) with signs and banners
Saturday, August 20, 8:00–11:00 pm: Take pictures of police in downtown Orlando
Saturday night, August 20: Sleep out in Lake Eola Park
Sunday, August 21, 10:00 am–noon: Non-denominational prayers for the
people of Orlando to gain an understanding of freedom
Sunday, August 21, noon to dusk: Picnic in Eola Park
Sunday night, August 21: Sleep out in Lake Eola Park
Monday, August 22, 7:30–9:00 am and 11:30 am–1:30 pm: I will
distribute fully informed jury literature at the Orange County
Courthouse. Others are welcome to join me, but be prepared to be
arrested.
Monday, August 22, 5:00–7:00 pm: Distribute food to the poor with
"Food not Bombs" people.
This is just a suggested program. Your input and ideas are welcome.
It might be good idea to have a few speakers for the occasion. I
think that Mark Schmidter, John Kurtz, and Keith McHenry would be
appropriate choices. You may suggest others.
In order to have a successful event, we will need the cooperation and
help of the Orlando area Tyranny Fighters and other groups. I hope
that each of you will not only suggest ideas, but offer your
assistance in whatever way you feel appropriate.
THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS ETERNAL VIGILANCE
THE PRICE OF JUSTICE IS ETERNAL PUBLICITY
Yours in freedom and justice—Julian
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Computer Art Contest -- Something to do this summer, and you can win!
Looking for something creative to do this summer? Enter this art contest kids. You might win a new laptop for your efforts.
Worldlabel.com has put together and sponsored a contest around my
open source drawing program, "Tux Paint". It's open to kids around the
world, ages 3 to 12. There will be 10 winners, and the top 3 will receive
an OLPC XO-1 laptop!
For more, see my show press release at Tux Paint's website:
http://www.tuxpaint.org/latest/worldlabel.com-tuxpaint-kids-summer-drawing-contest-2011.php3
And for the official announcements and rules, go to the source:
http://blog.worldlabel.com/2011/tux-paint-kids-summer-drawing-contest.html
The contest is open through Sept. 12, 2011.
Friday, July 08, 2011
No Needle News
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Sent: Jul 8, 2011 5:34 PM
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IOC adopts "no needle" policy for 2012 Olympic Games in London
07/08/11 03:26 PM, EDT
DURBAN, South Africa (AP) -- The IOC will enforce a "no needle" policy for the 2012 London Olympics that bars athletes from possessing syringes and other medical equipment that could be used for doping.
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IOC adopts "no needle" policy for 2012 Olympic Games in London
07/08/11 03:26 PM, EDT
DURBAN, South Africa (AP) -- The IOC will enforce a "no needle" policy for the 2012 London Olympics that bars athletes from possessing syringes and other medical equipment that could be used for doping.
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Thursday, July 07, 2011
Fw: Last Chance for the Moon Park Fiddle and Rock Violin Workshop
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From: Steven Vance <stevenvance@stevenvance.com>
Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2011 12:25:03 -0400
To: Steven Vance<stevenvance@strollingviolins.com>
Subject: Last Chance for the Moon Park Fiddle and Rock Violin Workshop
Dates: Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Robin Hill Center, 949 Thorn Run Road
Instructor: Steven Vance
Ages: 10-18
Fees: $25.00/Residents, $30.00/Non-Residents
Moon Parks and Recreation is proud to present a new camp for 2011. This camp will introduce you to Fiddle styles by teaching shuffle bowing, double stopping and 1-2 tunes you can go home and play that night! It will also feature rock classic tunes with Yamaha Electric Violins, Viola and Cello plus sound effects and looping station. Experience is required - must be playing their instrument for 2 years. This is a great opportunity to learn from one the areas top musicians !
No online registration now. Call Moon Parks at 412-262-1703
If you can't make this one we will be doing another one on Monday August 1 from 1-4 PM. Same details.
Hope to see you there.
Steven Vance
Executive Director
Extreme Strings Academy
2549 Penn Ave
PIttsburgh PA 15222
Yamaha Certified String Educator
Certified Teacher of the Mark O'Connor American Violin Method
Big Loss for Big Media
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From: "Craig Aaron, FreePress.net" <info@freepress.net>
Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:52:41 +0000
To: Mark Rauterkus<mark@rauterkus.com>
ReplyTo: info@freepress.net
Subject: Big Loss for Big Media
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| Dear Mark, We won! Today, in a sweeping victory for communities across the country, a federal appeals court overturned the Federal Communications Commission’s attempt to weaken media ownership rules. Had these rules gone into effect, it would have unleashed a new wave of media consolidation across the country. In 2007, the FCC ignored letters and calls from millions of Americans and tried to rewrite its media ownership rules to let companies own both newspapers and TV or radio stations in the same town. This change would have opened the floodgates to new media mergers, leading to even more layoffs in newsrooms while thinning out diverse perspectives from local news. We sued the FCC for ignoring the public outcry. Today, we won. The court tossed out the FCC's flawed rules, but also upheld all other media consolidation restrictions and told the FCC it needed to do better to support and foster diverse voices in the media – all crucial decisions for our fight to build better media. This isn’t just our victory – it’s your victory, too. The court pointed to public comments from people like you as deciding factor in overturning the FCC’s attempt to change its rules. Today it’s clear: Your voice and actions make a huge difference. This court decision should send a wake-up call to the FCC: It must listen to the public and stand up against media consolidation in all its forms. But the fight doesn’t end here. Right now around the country, local stations are using loopholes and backroom deals to get around media ownership rules and consolidate their coverage of local news. This court case makes clear that the FCC needs to strengthen their rules and address this growing epidemic as well. Click here to tell the FCC to stop this covert media consolidation. Today’s victory is a big moment for the movement to build better media. We couldn’t have done it without you. Onward, P.S. – We need your help sustaining our efforts. In court, at the FCC and in Congress we’re up against huge companies with lots of money and lawyers. We don't take money from government, political parties or businesses – so we depend on you. Help us fight the next media ownership fight. Please donate today. P.P.S. – Read more about the details and background of today’s big decision.  |
| Free Press Action Fund is a national, nonpartisan organization working to reform the media. Learn more at www.freepress.net |
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Fw: CITY SEEKS COMMUNITY'S SUPPORT IN FINALIZING WAR MONUMENT INVENTORY
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From: "Hanna, Dolores" <Dolores.Hanna@city.pittsburgh.pa.us>
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2011 11:57:27 -0400
To: Hanna, Dolores<Dolores.Hanna@city.pittsburgh.pa.us>
Subject: FW: CITY SEEKS COMMUNITY'S SUPPORT IN FINALIZING WAR MONUMENT INVENTORY
From: Office of the Mayor - PRESS RELEASE [mailto:noreply@pittsburghpa.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2011 11:36 AM
To: Subscribers
Subject: CITY SEEKS COMMUNITY'S SUPPORT IN FINALIZING WAR MONUMENT INVENTORY
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