Fwd: Book Announcement from Louise

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From: "Louise Machinist" <louise@shadowlawn.us>
Date: May 19, 2013 4:28 PM
Subject: Book Announcement from Louise
To:
Cc:

Dear Friends and Family,

I'm counting the days 'til June 1^st, the release date for "My House Our House: Living Far Better for Far Less in a Cooperative Household," St. Lynn's Press. "MHOH" 2013 is the new, improved and expanded edition of the book I co-authored with housemates Karen M. Bush and Jean McQuillin. It is available in bookstores and online.

 The three of us are loving what the AARP gurus call our "encore career." It's a wild but energizing ride, scrambling to master the basics of writing, public speaking and marketing while keeping those day jobs all at the same time. (Whew! Social media is a challenge for Boomers.)

 Karen, Jean and I were proud to be appointed to the Advisory Board of the Cohouseholding Project (Cohouseholding.org), and to be featured in an upcoming June 2013 AARP Bulletin article by Sally Abrahms and on the AARP multimedia site. Fingers crossed that the pix are not embarrassing.

Please invite your friends to join us online; i.e., spread the word!

 Facebook.com/MyHouseOurHouse, Website: www. myhousehourhouse.com, Twitter: @myhouseourhouse

 Best wishes from my/our house to your house,

Louise

 P.S. Feels like I just wrote my Christmas letter in May.

 

Endorsements for "MHOH":

v  "My House Our House is a smart guide to an innovative shared living arrangement that can save money and resources. Written with charm and wit, it is essential reading for anyone who lives alone but dreams of a better lifestyle in community. As the Age Wave crests, these leading edge Boomers have created a joyful new beginning."--- Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D., Author of A New Purpose: Redefining Money, Family, Work, Retirement and Success

v  "This wonderful book by three unrelated women and a cat shares their personal story of purchasing and sharing a house in Pittsburgh, PA. In addition to their story, they provide how-to information and useful insights to help others purchase and embrace a shared life. Its a MUST for mature adults interested in responsibly facing the third phase of their lives."  Oz Ragland, retired Executive Director of the Cohousing Association and instigator of the Cohouseholding Project (cohouseholding.com)

ELECTION INFORMATION

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One of B-PEP's primary missions is that "It's a LIFETIME commitment...African Americans VOTE in EACH and EVERY election".  To encourage participation in meeting this important mission B-PEP provides the following information: The May 21, 2013 primary is just a few days away. Are you ready to vote?   Reasons to Vote If You Live Allegheny County:   1.    You want honest and well-run elections. This starts by choosing the people who work at your polling place. Elections for Judge of Election and Election Inspector are on the May 21 ballot.  2.    You can send a signal to politicians that you will be paying close attention to what they say and do.Elected officials understand that the people who vote them into office can be expected to go to the polls to vote them out of office if they don't live up to the voters' expectations.    3.    You help ensure the election of qualified judges. Voters are especially in the dark about people running for judge. Learn as much as you can by reviewing the non-partisan endorsements for statewide judges by the Pennsylvania Bar Association and for judges of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas and Municipal Court by the Allegheny County Bar Association. 4.    You can set a good example for what it means to be a responsible citizen for your kids and grandkids. It may be harder to get yourself to the polls when there isn't a president, governor or mayor or City Council headlining the ballot. But studies show that kids whose parents vote are more likely to vote themselves.Five Things to Know If You Vote In Pennsylvania:   1.    You don't need a photo ID to vote.  However, first-time voters or voters voting for the first time in a new division must show either a photo or non-photo ID to use the voting machines. If you don't have one, you can only vote by provisional (paper) ballot. See a list of acceptable forms of identification here.    2.    You should call 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683) if you have any questions about voting or experience problems at the polls.  Trained non-partisan volunteers at the Committee of Seventy will be taking your calls and can provide the help you need. 3.    You can only vote if you are a registered Republican or Democrat and only then for candidates in your own party.  Pennsylvania has a "closed" primary system, which means that primary elections are only open to members of the Democratic or Republican parties to nominate candidates for the general election. Independent or minority party voters can only vote on ballot questions in primary elections. There are no questions on the May 21 ballot in Philadelphia. 4.    You are too late to vote by absentee ballot but are eligible to vote by emergency absentee ballot if you learned after May 14 that you'll be out of town on May 21 or if you've become physically ill or disabled since the deadline. Pennsylvania provides a safety net for voters who have last minute emergencies that will prevent them from voting on May 21. The application for an emergency absentee ballot and more details on the process are available at www.votespa.com. 5.    You should find out before going to the polls if you are registered to vote.  The place where you vote can change from one election to the next. Before you vote on May 21, check to make sure you are going to the right location by going to www.votespa.com. Or you can call 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683.)

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Philly Open Source event, Fosscon 2013 Official Announcement: Saturday August 10th

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Subject: [wplug] Fwd: Fosscon 2013 Official Announcement: Saturday August 10th
To: General user list <wplug@wplug.org>


Our friends on the Eastern side of the state are holding what looks to
be a fabulous event this summer, so if you're going to be in that area
in August, and looking for something to do, definitely do check it out.

--Pat.


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Subject:        [PLUG] [plug-announce] Fosscon 2013 Official Announcement:
Saturday August 10th
Date:   Thu, 16 May 2013 18:43:05 -0400
From:   Paul L. Snyder <plsnyder@drexel.edu>
Reply-To:       Philadelphia Linux User's Group Announcements
<plug-announce@lists.phillylinux.org>, Philadelphia Linux User's Group
Discussion List <plug@lists.phillylinux.org>
To:     plug-announce@lists.phillylinux.org



----- Forwarded message from Jonathan Simpson<jonathan@jdsnetwork.com>  -----

Howdy PLUG,

Below is the announcement for Fosscon 2013, coming this summer. As always
we'll be looking to PLUG members to give talks, so feel free to submit
one!

Fosscon 2013 will be held Saturday, August 10th, at the Friends Center
facility in Central Philadelphia. This new location provides easy access
from Market East station and Suburban station, and is located in the heart
of Philadelphia with plenty to see and do nearby.

This years keynote will be provided by Philadelphia's own Jordan Miller,
who leads a research team at UPENN. Jordan makes heavy use of open source
software and is doing amazing work with 3D printing as it pertains to
transplantable organs.

   http://www.upenn.edu/pennnews/news/penn-researchers-improve-living-tissues-3d-printed-vascular-networks-made-sugar

Fosscon 2013 is a free and open source software conference, and will
include talks on workshops on topics including development, community
building, hackerspace activities, and more. Learn about 3D printing,
security, and protecting your privacy. Network with the local tech
community and discover new technologies.

The Ubuntu PA group will be offering support for installation or
troubleshooting of your linux system regardless of what distribution you
use, and Hive76 members along with members of other nearby hackerspaces
will be showing off 3D printing, electronics, and will even have a combat
robot arena that you can try yourself.

Fosscon is also searching for speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors for this
year's event.

For information on speaking, visithttp://fosscon.org/speakers.

For information on sponsoring, visithttp://fosscon.org/sponsors.

For information on exhibiting, visithttp://fosscon.org/exhibits.

To register for Fosscon, visit

   https://www.wepay.com/events/fosscon-2013

Basic admission is free, but paid adminssion of $25 helps make Fosscon
possible for all of us. We appreciate your support!

Thanks for reading. We hope to see you there!
   -- The Fosscon 2013 team.
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Fwd: [DW] E-Democracy invites you to the Personal Democracy Forum 2013 - June 6-7 in New York City

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From: Steven Clift
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Subject: [DW] E-Democracy invites you to the Personal Democracy Forum 2013 - June 6-7 in New York City
To: newswire@groups.dowire.org


E-Democracy.org encourages you to join us at the Personal Democracy
Forum 2013. I have the honor of presenting on a panel and via our
friends at PDF they have arranged an E-Democracy discount code for 20%
off when you register. - Steven Clift (drop me a note if you will be
there: clift@e-democracy.org )


Personal Democracy Forum 2013: Think Bigger
June 6-7, 2012 | New York City

Called "the hub of everything politics and internet-related" by The
Washington Post, Personal Democracy Forum (PDF) is the only annual
event of its kind, exploring technology's impact on the way we
organize, advocate, and govern.  From high-level keynotes to deep
dives and hands-on sessions, you won't want to miss the tenth annual
PDF, featuring the innovators, thought leaders, and disruptors at the
edge of change.

PDF13 will bring a diverse array of talented speakers from across the
technology, politics, and advocacy spectrum to NY for 2 days of
inspiring, provocative conversation, including:

Becky Bond, President, CREDO SuperPAC
Catherine Bracy, Director of International Programs, Code for America
Robin Chase, Founder, Buzzcar, Zipcar, and GoLoco
Sara Critchfield, Managing Editor, Upworthy
Dan Gillmor, Founding Director, Knight Center for Digital Media
Entrepreneurship, Arizona State University
Joi Ito, Director, MIT Media Lab
Liz Mair, founder and president of Mair Strategies; former online
communications director at the RNC
Beth Noveck, Professor, New York Law School
Ben Rattray, Founder and CEO, Change.org
Jordan Raynor, Client Director, Engage
Harper Reed, Chief Technology Officer, Obama For America
Douglas Rushkoff, Author, "Present Shock: When Everything Happens Now"
Oscar Salazar, CEO, CitiVox & Co-Founder, Uber
Nate Silver, Founder, FiveThirtyEight.com
Ethan Zuckerman, Director, MIT Center for Civic Media
Plus many more: http://personaldemocracy.com/conferences/nyc/2013/speakers

E-Democracy Readers receive 20% off registration with coupon discount
code EDEM13.

Find out more and register: http://personaldemocracy.com/conferences

About the theme:
http://techpresident.com/news/23486/announcing-pdf-2013-theme-think-bigger-new-speakers

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Fwd: [libertarian-304] Re: LP-PGH Candidate for PA House 42 @ forum tonight @ 7PM

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From: "DaveP" <depst8@gmail.com>
Date: May 15, 2013 3:48 PM
Subject: [libertarian-304] Re: LP-PGH Candidate for PA House 42 @ forum tonight @ 7PM
To: <libertarian-304-announce@meetup.com>
Cc:

Hi all - tonight is the regularly scheduled meeting @ Ritter's, but if you can, please attend the PA House District 42 Candidate Forum @ 7PM in Bethel Park.  We will have a few folks at Ritter's in case new people come in.

 

It begins promptly at 7 PM tonight at the Bethel Park Council Chambers, 5100 W. Library Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102.

We also need volunteers to handout George's lit (with a couple general LP pieces as well) and work the polls on Tuesday.  If you can volunteer any time (I handed out my bundle in about 2 hours) please contact George at the number below.

 

George Brown
George@GeorgeForLiberty.com
www.GeorgeForLiberty.com
412-254-3629

thanks!
Dave Powell

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Ride of Silence on May 15, 2013, Pittsburgh

 Pittsburgh's Ride of Silence - Wednesday May 15th - Oakland (starts at Dippy the Dinosaur) - Update 1

Ride of Silence riders: 1. We have a 30% probability of thunderstorms tomorrow evening. I'll be there regardless. If it is safe to ride, we will ride. We may delay the start or shorten the ride if that makes sense. If the ride gets totally washed out, we will likely schedule a second ride at a later date. However. Let's assume we will be riding tomorrow night. If it is important, let's do it. Qualified by apply common sense if conditions seem unsafe to you. Rain is safe to ride in, we will avoid lighting. It is 70% unlikely a storm will hit at a bad time for us, so let's plan for that, and only change if actual conditions warrant. 

2. At the bottom of this email we list of the victims of accidents while bicycling. 

3. We didn't get an armband volunteer so you are mostly on your own for armbands. I have about 50 black armbands and 10 red ones recycled from previous years. If you are passionate, make your own. If you feel lucky, see if you get one of mine. A ride to honor, mourn, raise awareness, demonstrate safe riding, and show our strength 

The Ride of Silence honors people injured or killed while riding bikes. 

Ride of Silence Details Wednesday, May 15th 6:15-6:45pm: Gather for the ride at the dinosaur (corner of Forbes and Schenley Dr) at the museum in Oakland. Sign a waiver only to invoke liability insurance for the event (required by the national and local organizers). 6:45pm: Listen to stories from victims and their families about why this movement for safe streets is important. (Thanks to Bike Pittsburgh for arranging this) 7pm: Ride of Silence begins. The route will be a slow and easy 10 miles winding through the East End of Pittsburgh, rolling by several c crash sites to honor the victims, as well as passing several mayoral candidate offices. Between 8pm and 8:30pm the ride will conclude. Start location: Schenley Plaza in Oakland - at Dippy the Dinosaur Route:

  http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2484074

How We Ride in Pittsburgh Double file, side by side, keeping to a single lane, and to the right of the yellow line where it exists. Stop and wait at all red lights - we're a big group and will undoubtedly be breaking up and regrouping as we go along. If there is slower traffic in the lane, we'll just wait for it. Please bring bikes in good repair, as there will be no official mechanical support or transportation. Children aged 12 and under must have helmets on. This ride takes place on city streets, with potholes, surface hazards, motor vehicles and other cyclists riding in close proximity. Participants must use their own judgment and be responsible for their own safety. If at any time, you feel that you can no longer participate safely, please pull off the route and wait until the rest of the ride has passed. History and Expectations . On the third Wednesday of May around the world, bicyclists will take to the roads in a silent protest of the carnage taking place on the streets . Chris Phelan organized the first Ride Of Silence in Dallas in 2003 after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was killed by a passing bus mirror on an empty road . 

The Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks its riders to ride at a slow pace and remain silent during the ride . The ride hopes to raise bicycling awareness during bike month to motorists, police, traffic engineers, insurance companies, and city officials. The ride is also a chance to honor and mourn, in funeral procession style, those who have already been killed and injured . The ride requests black arm bands be worn, red only if you have had a bike/motor vehicle crash. Helmets required; lights are mandatory for the ride home. There are no fees charged anyone to participate. Pittsburgh Ride of Silence Contact for 2013: Jim Logan jimlogan@verizon.net <mailto:%20jimlogan@verizon.net> <mailto:lwseaman@hotmail.com> 

Check for any updated information on this ride either at <http://www.wpwbikeclub.org> www.wpwbikeclub.org or on Facebook at <https://www.facebook.com/events/328632897239935/> https://www.facebook.com/events/328632897239935/ 

The Pittsburgh Ride of Silence is endorsed by endorsed by Western Pennsylvania Wheelmen, Pittsburgh Major Taylor Cycling Club, Allegheny Cycling Association, Flock of Cycles, Pittsburgh Masters Velo Club, and Bike Pittsburgh The endorsers and organizer are bearing no responsibility (financial or otherwise) for the ride. By endorsing it, we are simply stating we believe in the stated goals. Ride at your own risk. 

Summary list of accident victims in Pittsburgh 2013 2013-03-13 

Mjai, Liberty Ave at S Matilda Street, PGH, PA ... 2013-03-30 Chad Vida of Etna, Liberty Avenue, PGH, PA 2013-04-05 Rider down due to pothole, Brinton Road, PGH, PA 2013-04-22 Iain Engle, 8 year old, Reynolds & Lexington, PGH, PA 2012 2012-04-02 No name, 100-block of South Negley Avenue, PGH, PA 2012-04-25 No name, 48th and Butler Streets, PGH, PA 2012-05-13 Dan Yablonsky, Liberty Avenue and Ligonier Street, PGH, PA *2012-07-25 James Price, Penn Avenue just past Penfield Court, PGH, PA *2012-08-01 Anthony Green, 48, 7700 block of Penn Ave, PGH, PA 2012-08-01 No name, Intersection of Church Street and South Braddock Avenue, PGH, PA 2012-08-03 Police officer injured enforcing bicyclist safety 2012-08-10 No name, Armco Road, Butler Township, PA 2012-09-04 Dr. David Wood, retired Pitt Professor, Euclid Ave, PGH, PA 2012-09-20 JENNIFER SZWEDA JORDAN, Forbes Avenue & Dallas Avenue, PGH, PA 2012-09-28 No name, Boulevard of the Allies and Wood Street, PGH, PA 2001-10-02 No name, collision occurred near the intersection of Butler Street and Stanton Avenue, PGH, PA 2012-10-27 No name, Liberty Ave at the Herron Avenue Bridge, PGH, PA 2012-11-13 Nick Drombroski, Wilkins Avenue, PGH, PA 2012-11-14 No name, Sarah Street, PGH, PA These collisions reported without names per PPG project http://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/bikeAccidents <http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsinteractive.post-gazette.c om%2FbikeAccidents&h=wAQGUTew7AQFKVYSZ4YpN0oqa_1ZvBQGBhBxb48B5eMb-6g&s=1> Names are not available. 2012 data from PG (article ran in July or August, so data ends there). Data includes both type of incidents when driver is at fault and when biker is at fault. 2012-07-22 SAW MILL RUN BL, PGH, PA 2012-07-19 FIFTH AV, , PGH, PA 2012-07-18 S MILLVALE AV, PGH, PA 2012-07-12 BROWNSVILLE RD, PGH, PA 2012-07-07 EAST CARSON ST, , PGH, PA 2012-07-05 KIRKPATRICK ST, PGH, PA 2012-06-26 ELLSWORTH AV, PGH, PA 2012-06-21 CENTRE AV, PGH, PA 2012-06-14 HOWE ST, PGH, PA 2012-06-14 PENN AV, PGH, PA 2012-06-11 BROWNSVILLE RD, PGH, PA 2012-06-08 CHAUTAUQUA CT, PGH, PA 2012-05-28 UNIVERSAL ST, PGH, PA 2012-05-24 LIBERTY AV, PGH, PA 2012-05-22 ALLEGHENY AV, PGH, PA 2012-05-22 SCHENLEY DR, PGH, PA 2012-05-21 E OHIO ST, PGH, PA 2012-05-18 ZULEMA ST, PGH, PA 2012-04-30 STRAWBERRY WY, PGH, PA 2012-04-15 BEECHWOOD BL, PGH, PA 2012-04-02 NEGLEY AV, PGH, PA 2012-04-01 BL OF THE ALLIES RD, PGH, PA 2012-03-20 PENN AV, PGH, PA 2012-03-20 TWENTYTHIRD ST, PGH, PA 2012-03-13 WADLOW ST, PGH, PA 2012-03-11 NORTH SHORE DR, PGH, PA 2012-03-11 WASHINGTON BL, PGH, PA 2012-03-08 BUTLER ST, PGH, PA 2012-03-07 EAST CARSON ST, PGH, PA 2012-03-02 FIRST AV, PGH, PA 2012-01-08 AIKEN AV, PGH, PA There are BikePGH map of self reported accidents/incidents http://map.bike-pgh.org/#c=crashSee More

Fwd: Congratulations to Mike Meehan, USA Junior Triathlon National Team member

I think he is going to PSU in fall. He is a NA senior.

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From: "Fred Gohh" <fgohh@comcast.net>
Date: May 8, 2013 3:23 PM
Subject: Congratulations to Mike Meehan, USA Junior Triathlon National Team member
To:
Cc:

Team Citius would like to congratulate Mike Meehan for being selected to represent the US in the Pan American Triathlon Championship in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the end of June!!! A great race result (3rd place overall, 2nd American) in Richmond last weekend was the launch pad to his selection.

Congratulations again!
Fred

Fwd: Debate Information May 11th 2013

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Date: Sunday, May 5, 2013
Subject: Debate Information May 11th 2013
To: mark@rauterkus.com

Do Not Miss    THE CANDIDATE'S DEBATE SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2013 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM   BIDWELL STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1025 LIVERPOOL STREET PITTSBURGH, PA  15233   Rev. B. DeNeice Welch, Pastor 412-231-4663      CITY COUNCIL  -  DISTRICT 6   CONFIRMED   F. DOK HARRIS & R. DANIELLE LAVELLE   MAYOR  -  CITY OF PITTSBURGH   CONFIRMED BILL PEDUTO A.J. RICHARDSON JACK WAGNER JAKE WHEATLEY     Sponsored by   The African American Leadership Association (AALA) The Black Political Empowerment Project (B-PEP) The Northside Coalition For Fair Housing L.J.S. Publications The W. PA Black Political Assembly   For Information Call 412-758-7898 or b-pepinfo@b-pep.net   Click Link For Full Color Flier   Debate Flyer

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Libertarian seeks state office in Mt. Lebo area.

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local LP candidate George Brown has campaign in full swing by "HaroldK" hkyriazi

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local LP candidate George Brown has campaign in full swing

Fri May 3, 2013 11:29 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"HaroldK" hkyriazi

This from George (LP candidate in special election to fill a vacant state house 42nd district seat):

The race for the PA House is heating up. I met with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette editorial board on Tuesday morning and was interviewed by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review this afternoon!

George Brown
George@GeorgeForLiberty.com
www.GeorgeForLiberty.com
412-254-3629

[NOTE: the Tribune-Review story should appear in this Sunday's paper (May 5th)]

And, this request for help:

Hi All

We are still working to distribute campaign literature to independent households throughout the 42nd district. The literature consists of two or three pieces in a clear plastic door hanger bag. We have lists of streets as well as a map print out of the vicinity. Since we are targeting only households with registered independents, it works best with two person teams where one drives while the second runs to the house and hangs the bag on the door handle. We are not attempting to engage the residents in conversation, but simply hang the literature and move on. I've found that I can do about 40 to 50 drops per hour, but we have 5000 total!

If you can give up one, two or even three hours to support the cause, please email me back and let me know. Our target neighborhoods will be Mount Lebanon, Scott Township, Rosslyn Farms, Green Tree and some of Bethel Park. Don't hesitate to bring along extra bodies if you know anyone who would like to help.

We will be working from 9 AM to 3 PM on both Saturday (4 May) and Sunday (5 May). Meet at my house (11 Mount Lebanon Blvd. 15228) any time. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

As always, thanks in advance for your support!

George Brown
George@GeorgeForLiberty.com
www.GeorgeForLiberty.com
412-254-3629

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Fwd: Next Wednesday, May 8 - EPLC "Focus on Education" on How Public Education Is Funded

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From: Ron Cowell
Date: Friday, May 3, 2013
Subject: Next Wednesday, May 8 - EPLC "Focus on Education" on How Public Education Is Funded
To: mark@rauterkus.com

How Public Education Is Funded - EPLC "Focus on Education" TV Program on PCN   Next Wednesday, May 8, tune in to the next episode of EPLC's "Focus on Education" series, which will cover How Public Education Is Funded In Pennsylvania and air at 9:00 p.m. on PCN television.  The panel will include:  Ron Cowell, President of The Education Policy and Leadership Center;    Corinna Vecsey Wilson, PCN Host of the "Focus on Education" programs;   Joe Bard, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools; Dr. Paula Hess, Former Senior Education Advisor, Pennsylvania House of Representatives; and    Laura Cowburn, Past President of the Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials and Assistant to the Superintendent for Business Services and Board Secretary with the Columbia Borough School District. EPLC and PA Cable Network (PCN) have partnered for a monthly program focusing on education issues in Pennsylvania.  The first episodes aired during February, March, and April and covered school safety issues, student testing, and the work of school boards.      "Focus on Education" will be broadcast on PCN at 9:00 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, now through June, and then again this fall in September through December.   To learn more, visit PCN's "Focus on Education" web page. Thanks.

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Fwd: Great Post

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From: Susan Vento
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2013
Subject: Great Post
To: mark@rauterkus.com

Hi Mark,

 

My name is Susan Vento, and I am writing to you about a cause very close to my heart. My husband, Bruce, was a Democratic member of the US House of Representatives until October 10th, 2000 when he died of pleural mesothelioma––a rare disease caused by asbestos exposure. Recently, asbestos companies are using their political influence to push a new bill in Congress, led by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). It is called the "Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act." In short, this bill would delay and, in some cases, deny justice to people suffering from asbestos-related diseases. The FACT Act marks the beginning of a state-by-state strategy to dismantle the rights of victims. We must take action to protect these victims before it's too late, like it was for my husband.

 

In the name of so-called "transparency," the bill places burdensome reporting requirements on victims applying to the bankruptcy trusts. Yet, the companies who knowingly caused the asbestos exposure have no comparable requirements. The legislation is a one-sided and unfair effort designed to harm those who have already been injured. You can find more information on the bill here. This legislation is not an effort to make the legal system more responsive. Instead, it is merely the latest attempt by companies and individuals like the Koch brothers to avoid responsibility for their wrongdoings.

 

Because of your influence and experience in the political blogosphere, I am asking for your help. I am a spokesperson for the Asbestos Cancer Victims' Rights Campaign. The ACVRC is a national campaign dedicated to protecting the rights and privacy of cancer victims and their families.  I hope that you will join our fight to defeat this unfair legislation and the potential precedent it sets. Here are a couple simple steps you can take to make a difference:

 

1.     Sign the petition to stop legislation that threatens cancer victims!

Go to www.CancerVictimsRights.org/take-action/sign-the-petition/ and follow the instructions to sign the petition at the bottom of the page.

 

2.     Spread the word!

Share your thoughts on the bill and our cause with your blog audience. Place a link to our petition on your blog to allow your readers to sign and showcase their public support––every signature matters!

 

Thank you in advance for your time. Individuals and families affected by cancer already have enough on their plate. With your help, the ACVRC is committed to fighting legislation that further burdens them.

 

Best,

Susan

--   Susan Vento  Activist  Asbestos Cancer Victims' Rights Campaign  http://cancervictimsrights.org/

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Mark Rauterkus       Mark.Rauterkus@gmail.com    
PPS Summer Dreamers' Swim and Water Polo Camp Head Coach
Pittsburgh Combined Water Polo Team

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Fwd: Spring Update: New National Executive Director and Two 'Once in a Lifetime' Events for Poet-Athletes

Holly, former PPS after school czar is kicking into a new gig.

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From: "America SCORES" <info@americascores.org>
Date: May 1, 2013 1:13 PM
Subject: Spring Update: New National Executive Director and Two 'Once in a Lifetime' Events for Poet-Athletes
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In This Issue Welcome Holly O'Donnell The White House National Poetry SLAM! Kicker! Magazine   NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS   Chair   Ben Chrnelich NYSE Euronext   Vice-Chair      Bennie Smith    Treasurer      Brendan Moylan, Sports Endeavors, Inc.   Secretary   AJ Twombly Goldman Sachs    Board Members   Barbara Birke Consultant   Douglas Boggs Patton Boggs, LLP   Kathy-Ann Edwards PwC   Paul Friday Marlin & Associates LLC   Burton Haimes Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP   John Harkes D.C. United and Comcast   Lisa Hyman LeadDog Marketing Group, Inc.   Matthew Levin Aon Corporation   John Linnehan Guggenheim Partners    Christopher Perry Thomson Reuters   Fred Popp TeamUp   Antonio Zea adidas   Honorary Members   Peter Galvin   Gale Griffin     Robert Shay EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS   Holly O'Donnell National Office   Laura McCrodden Atlanta   Colin Schmidt  Bay Area   Brian Bullington Chicago   Debra Pence-Meyenberg  Cleveland   Crystal Schober Dallas   Brandon Blew  Denver   Amy Nakamoto  DC   David Joseph  Los Angeles   Kate Carpenter  Milwaukee   John Maconga  New England   Rob Uvanovic New York   Ben Dudley Portland    Carole Kelley  Seattle   Serena Muhammad St. Louis ABOUT US America SCORES partners with urban schools nationwide to provide a high quality, team-based program that integrates soccer, poetry and service-learning. Our innovative approach improves students' health, academic achievement and civic engagement. We envision a world where all youth find their voice, achieve their goals, and unleash their full potential. CONTACT US    America SCORES 520 8th Avenue, 201C NY, NY 10018 info@americascores.org 212.868.9510   WELCOME HOLLY O'DONNELL  NEW NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Board of Directors of America SCORES is pleased to announce the appointment of Holly O'Donnell as National Executive Director. The former ED of DC SCORES returns to America SCORES to lead the national organization, bringing a wealth of experience in nonprofit management, government and foundation relations, fundraising and afterschool programming.   "I am excited to re-join the America SCORES organization after seven years away," stated O'Donnell. "I am certain that America SCORES is one of the best programs in the country. I look forward to leading America SCORES in its next phase of growth and development so that   more children have the opportunity to participate in and benefit from this unique and high quality program." As she assumes her new national leadership role, O'Donnell's priorities are to strengthen the organization's national partnerships and visibility, working closely with key agencies and stakeholders, lead strategic planning, and continue to improve its award-winning program while positioning the organization for further growth.   AMERICA SCORES GOES TO WASHINGTON   On March 26th, America SCORES was invited to the White House by First Lady Michelle Obama to celebrate the LA Galaxy's MLS championship with President Obama, and to participate in a Let's Move event. Twenty-five students from America SCORES programs in Atlanta, Boston, Cleveland and DC participated in this once in a lifetime event. Click here to see videos from the day.   Karter H. will definitely remember her first trip away from home: "I always wanted to travel out of Cleveland. I was excited because I was going to meet the President but I was scared because I thought I would get homesick," Karter said. "When President Obama walked into the room, my heart just stopped. I stood up and clapped as hard as I could because I was just so excited and happy to meet him." AMERICA SCORES GOES ON STAGE IN NYC For an audience of 300 at the New York Stock Exchange, including members of the New York Cosmos and New York Red Bulls, the America SCORES 7th Annual National Poetry SLAM! featured poetry performances by 27 elementary school children from 14 cities. Also in attendance were guests of honor football legend, Shep Messing and soccer visionary, Joseph Tacopina. The event, a benefit for America SCORES, reached its $150,000 fundraising goal thanks largely to these honorees and their friends, including international soccer icon Pelé, who collectively added $10,000 to the evening's donations.   The National Poetry SLAM! was the culmination of a semester of afterschool writing and performing workshops, and auditions in all 14 cities. Selected from thousands of America SCORES' daily participants, these 27 students took center stage and wowed the audience with their poetry, confidence and creativity. Poetry included a group performance and 27 unique individual poems. Students' individual poems focused on serious issues such as personal strength, loss, immigration and self-confidence, and also on lighter experiences such as getting in trouble, mastering tongue twisters and even a bad haircut!      America SCORES is grateful for all of the hard work of the sponsors, board of directors, program staff, parents, and volunteers who helped make the event a success. We will start planning for our next national fundraiser in the summer. If you want to share your ideas or join a committee, contact Michelle Wong.   AMERICA SCORES GOES ONTO HUNDREDS OF SOCCER FIELDS The spring season is well underway for 8,000 elementary and middle school students who participate in America SCORES.  Students in cities across the country are spending their afternoons on the soccer field, in the classroom and in the community.  America SCORES students are getting some much needed time outside after a long winter and we invite all of you to enjoy a spring afternoon outside too.  We hope you will come to see the program in action or volunteer at one of our upcoming special events.  In the meantime, please be sure to read the new issue of our Kicker! magazine that contains over 100 original literary works by students, letters from alumni, and features by Shep Messing, Steve Zakuani (Seattle Sounders) and Kevin Hartman (New York Red Bulls). Click here to get a copy today!

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