Hello, all.
Just wanted to drop a line and let everyone know that the November Computer Learning Schedule is completed and we are now taking registration.
I have attached the schedule to this email. Basically, it looks like this:
Mondays: Computer Basics from 3-5pm - No Cost!
Tuesdays: Internet Explorer from 1-3pm - $30
Tuesdays: Intermediate Excel from 3-5pm - $50
Wednesdays: Intro to Word from 1-3pm - $50
Wednesdays: Intro to PowerPoint from 3-5pm - $50
Tue and Wed Evenings: Intro to Excel from 5:30 to 7:30pm - $50
As always, job seekers pay half price for any workshop.
8 October 2004
from the Monster
Control the Focus and Control the Meeting
by Chris Lytle Monster Contributing Writer
Life is one big seminar. It is not always necessary to go to formal training sessions to learn how to sell. There are many accidental seminars put on by people you encounter every day. In this one, I learned a valuable lesson about asking questions and controlling a meeting's focus. (more...)
by Chris Lytle Monster Contributing Writer
Life is one big seminar. It is not always necessary to go to formal training sessions to learn how to sell. There are many accidental seminars put on by people you encounter every day. In this one, I learned a valuable lesson about asking questions and controlling a meeting's focus. (more...)
from AlterNet
The Credibility Gap
Danny Schechter, MediaChannel.org
In an age of scandal and crisis, the media outlets themselves have become a target for popular outrage.
http://www.alternet.org/mediaculture/20116/
The Myth of America's 'Lawsuit Crisis'
Stephanie Mencimer, Washington Monthly
How the media helps the insurance industry and the GOP with wildly exaggerated tales of Americans' overarching sense of legal entitlement. http://www.alternet.org/mediaculture/20082/
The Enigma of Return
Amitava Kumar, The Nation
In "Maximum City," Suketu Mehta discovers the Bombay of his past through the people who make up its present; he also gleans signs of what might be our global collective future.
http://www.alternet.org/mediaculture/20074/
Yes, You Can
A BuzzFlash Interview
The Yes Men get within the system to mess with the system. An Interview with Mike Bonanno, one half of the daring duo. http://www.alternet.org/mediaculture/20044/
Danny Schechter, MediaChannel.org
In an age of scandal and crisis, the media outlets themselves have become a target for popular outrage.
http://www.alternet.org/mediaculture/20116/
The Myth of America's 'Lawsuit Crisis'
Stephanie Mencimer, Washington Monthly
How the media helps the insurance industry and the GOP with wildly exaggerated tales of Americans' overarching sense of legal entitlement. http://www.alternet.org/mediaculture/20082/
The Enigma of Return
Amitava Kumar, The Nation
In "Maximum City," Suketu Mehta discovers the Bombay of his past through the people who make up its present; he also gleans signs of what might be our global collective future.
http://www.alternet.org/mediaculture/20074/
Yes, You Can
A BuzzFlash Interview
The Yes Men get within the system to mess with the system. An Interview with Mike Bonanno, one half of the daring duo. http://www.alternet.org/mediaculture/20044/
San Diego Dreamin'
SAN DIEGO LOCAL NEWS
http://www.uniontrib.com/uniontrib/
Tracking the trolley
The San Diego Trolley's only underground stop isn't yet ready for passengers, or even trolleys. Even so, transit officials assembled the news media 60 feet beneath San Diego StateUniversity for a sneak preview yesterday, showing off thestation they all expect will become the pride of the line about eight months from now.
Cedar fire called intentional
http://www.uniontrib.com/uniontrib/
Republican challenges Rep. Filner http://www.uniontrib.com/uniontrib/
Devaney carries insider baggage in city attorney fight http://www.uniontrib.com/uniontrib/
Simple steps can guard against flu http://www.uniontrib.com/uniontrib/
http://www.uniontrib.com/uniontrib/
Tracking the trolley
The San Diego Trolley's only underground stop isn't yet ready for passengers, or even trolleys. Even so, transit officials assembled the news media 60 feet beneath San Diego StateUniversity for a sneak preview yesterday, showing off thestation they all expect will become the pride of the line about eight months from now.
Cedar fire called intentional
http://www.uniontrib.com/uniontrib/
Republican challenges Rep. Filner http://www.uniontrib.com/uniontrib/
Devaney carries insider baggage in city attorney fight http://www.uniontrib.com/uniontrib/
Simple steps can guard against flu http://www.uniontrib.com/uniontrib/
DailyOm
October 8, 2004
Being Here, Now
Living in the moment:
Being Here, Now
Living in the moment:
It is the basis of a whole philosophical movement. Almost every spiritual practice embraces it. It is both simplistic and complex in concept; living in the moment is about just being. Being fully present in every situation, body, mind, and soul, so that you experience everything you do totally and absolutely.
In those moments when you engage yourself completely, nothing in the future exists - and nothing in the past is holding you back. (more..)
7 October 2004
School Daze....
Cash Freeze for E-Rate Hits Schools
A freeze on $3.28 billion in requests for aid under the federal E-rate program has left hundreds of school districts scrambling to pay for their technology needs--and, in some cases, crippled classroom instruction. http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=06Erate.h24
Schools Abroad Brace Against Terrorism
The horrifying hostage standoff at a school in southern Russia last month underscored the vulnerability of schools around the world, where the scope of security varies greatly, school leaders and private consultants say.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=06Terror.h24
Translation Efforts a Growing Priority for Urban Schools
The New York City school system is setting up, for the first time, a centralized office to routinely translate school information into eight different languages.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=06translate.h24
Vouchers Linked to Graduation in Milwaukee
Students using state-financed vouchers to attend private schools in Milwaukee graduate from high school at a far higher rate than young people in the city's public schools, according to a study released last week by a group that supportsthe high-profile choice program.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=06milwaukee.h24
Project Explores Community Groups' Roles in Reform
While a growing number of community organizations are working to improve urban schools, those grassroots efforts usually receive scant attention from policy wonks.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=06urban.h24
Nations at Top of the World Share Schooling Tactics
In all those regions ringing the North Pole, the harsh climate, the effects of hundreds of years of life under colonization, and the encroaching influences of Western culture have combined to pose special educational challenges for the indigenous groups that make their homes there.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=06Circumpolar.h24
Paige: It's Not Too Early to Call School Law a Success
Secretary of Education Rod Paige is declaring the No Child Left Behind Act a success, arguing that there is ample evidence the law is improving student achievement. But linking test scores directly to federal policy is a risky business, and some say the Bush administration is getting way ahead of itself.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=06Paige.h24
Rural Schools in Need of Guidance, GAO Says
The Department of Education should do more to assist small, rural school districts as they struggle to meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act, a federal report released last week says. http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=06rural.h24
The Woman Behind the Scenes
Increasingly, school boards nationwide are turning to headhunters to unearth superintendent candidates to solve every problem, from the achievement gap to labor-management woes.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=06Noeske.h24
Opinion:
Veteran Teachers: The Linchpin of School Reform
Building the capacity of veteran teachers deserves much more attention than it has gotten, says Denise Glyn Borders.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=06Borders.h24
Opinion:
The Rise of the 'Parentariat'
Parents are emerging as the newest and perhaps most pivitol players in education, writes Irving H. Buchen.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=06Buchen.h24
A freeze on $3.28 billion in requests for aid under the federal E-rate program has left hundreds of school districts scrambling to pay for their technology needs--and, in some cases, crippled classroom instruction. http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=06Erate.h24
Schools Abroad Brace Against Terrorism
The horrifying hostage standoff at a school in southern Russia last month underscored the vulnerability of schools around the world, where the scope of security varies greatly, school leaders and private consultants say.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=06Terror.h24
Translation Efforts a Growing Priority for Urban Schools
The New York City school system is setting up, for the first time, a centralized office to routinely translate school information into eight different languages.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=06translate.h24
Vouchers Linked to Graduation in Milwaukee
Students using state-financed vouchers to attend private schools in Milwaukee graduate from high school at a far higher rate than young people in the city's public schools, according to a study released last week by a group that supportsthe high-profile choice program.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=06milwaukee.h24
Project Explores Community Groups' Roles in Reform
While a growing number of community organizations are working to improve urban schools, those grassroots efforts usually receive scant attention from policy wonks.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=06urban.h24
Nations at Top of the World Share Schooling Tactics
In all those regions ringing the North Pole, the harsh climate, the effects of hundreds of years of life under colonization, and the encroaching influences of Western culture have combined to pose special educational challenges for the indigenous groups that make their homes there.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=06Circumpolar.h24
Paige: It's Not Too Early to Call School Law a Success
Secretary of Education Rod Paige is declaring the No Child Left Behind Act a success, arguing that there is ample evidence the law is improving student achievement. But linking test scores directly to federal policy is a risky business, and some say the Bush administration is getting way ahead of itself.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=06Paige.h24
Rural Schools in Need of Guidance, GAO Says
The Department of Education should do more to assist small, rural school districts as they struggle to meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act, a federal report released last week says. http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=06rural.h24
The Woman Behind the Scenes
Increasingly, school boards nationwide are turning to headhunters to unearth superintendent candidates to solve every problem, from the achievement gap to labor-management woes.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=06Noeske.h24
Opinion:
Veteran Teachers: The Linchpin of School Reform
Building the capacity of veteran teachers deserves much more attention than it has gotten, says Denise Glyn Borders.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=06Borders.h24
Opinion:
The Rise of the 'Parentariat'
Parents are emerging as the newest and perhaps most pivitol players in education, writes Irving H. Buchen.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=06Buchen.h24
take me out to the Food Court...take me out to the mall...
TALKBACK
Field Trips to the Mall?
A growing number of public and private schools are taking their students on"retail" field trips to outlets such as Petco, Sports Authority, Winn-Dixie, andthe carmaker Saturn, EDUCATION WEEK reports.
In a time of tightened budgets,these retail field trips have proved popular, but have also been criticized asblatantly promotional. Is there a role for school field trips to retail stores? What do such fieldtrips teach?
What kinds of field trips are most valuable for students?
Tell us what you think:
http://www.edweek.org/ew/tb/tb_addcomment.cfm?tbstoryid=86
Field Trips to the Mall?
A growing number of public and private schools are taking their students on"retail" field trips to outlets such as Petco, Sports Authority, Winn-Dixie, andthe carmaker Saturn, EDUCATION WEEK reports.
In a time of tightened budgets,these retail field trips have proved popular, but have also been criticized asblatantly promotional. Is there a role for school field trips to retail stores? What do such fieldtrips teach?
What kinds of field trips are most valuable for students?
Tell us what you think:
http://www.edweek.org/ew/tb/tb_addcomment.cfm?tbstoryid=86
as Time goes by....
Lessons From Grandma
The wisdom of our elders may be the best life-tool available to us
By Susan Enfield and Linda Formichelli
Spiritual Eldering™ and Age-ing to Sage-ing™
is rooted in modern psychology and traditional religious/spiritual sources. The work is trans-denominational - for people of all faiths and beliefs - uniting elders in service to themselves, the community and the planet.
ARTICLES
Ageing To Sageing
Annettes Legacy
Growing From Older
Investing In Your Spiritual
Lessons From Grandma
Musing On Retirement
Successful Ageing
The wisdom of our elders may be the best life-tool available to us
By Susan Enfield and Linda Formichelli
Spiritual Eldering™ and Age-ing to Sage-ing™
is rooted in modern psychology and traditional religious/spiritual sources. The work is trans-denominational - for people of all faiths and beliefs - uniting elders in service to themselves, the community and the planet.
ARTICLES
Ageing To Sageing
Annettes Legacy
Growing From Older
Investing In Your Spiritual
Lessons From Grandma
Musing On Retirement
Successful Ageing
snoop jobby-job
Gregg Services, chosen by the Pittsburgh Business Times as one of Pittsburgh's 30 Best Places to Work 2004, is celebrating our 37th year in business.
Shannon J. Gregg, CPPGregg Services, Inc.412-702-9000 x218
shannong@greggservices.com /www.greggservices.com
GREGG SERVICES/INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYEES
Internal Position, 412-702-9000x218, 412-702-9011 fax, shannong@greggservices.com
Greensburg, 724-853-7710, 724-853-7720 fax, Denise Morgan, dmorgan@greggservices.com
Cranberry, 724-776-0400, 724-776-4477 fax, Joanne Rieger, jrieger@greggservices.com
Canonsburg, 724-873-0990, 724-873-0993 fax,Cindy Smith, csmith@greggservices.com
Downtown Pittsburgh, 412-642-7422, 412-208-9011 fax, Mary Lou Wetzel, mwetzel@greggservices.com
GREGG PROTECTION SERVICES
412-702-9000 x208, 412-702-9011fax, mwasilak@greggservices.com
Shannon J. Gregg, CPPGregg Services, Inc.412-702-9000 x218
shannong@greggservices.com /www.greggservices.com
GREGG SERVICES/INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYEES
Internal Position, 412-702-9000x218, 412-702-9011 fax, shannong@greggservices.com
Greensburg, 724-853-7710, 724-853-7720 fax, Denise Morgan, dmorgan@greggservices.com
Cranberry, 724-776-0400, 724-776-4477 fax, Joanne Rieger, jrieger@greggservices.com
Canonsburg, 724-873-0990, 724-873-0993 fax,Cindy Smith, csmith@greggservices.com
Downtown Pittsburgh, 412-642-7422, 412-208-9011 fax, Mary Lou Wetzel, mwetzel@greggservices.com
GREGG PROTECTION SERVICES
412-702-9000 x208, 412-702-9011fax, mwasilak@greggservices.com
The Best parent is Both parents!
The Fathers Collaborative Law Clinic
adds a unique legal component to the Fathers Collaborative programming and services...
Mr. Jeff Jackson wants us to be aware that legal education and support legal services are essential to assist non-custodial fathers and custodial mothers make informed decisions to positively impact the lives of their children....
- Legal services include:
- Legal education
- Legal services
- Consultation
- Access/Visitation
- Mediation
- Child Custody
- Child Support
Contact Mr. Jackson: 412-670-9218 and jjackson@goodwillpitt.org for more info on the Legal Clinic program and the Fathers Collaborative initiative
6 October 2004
over the "Hump" with Thomas Merton Center
10/7/2004 12:00 PM
Thomas Merton Dinner Committee meeting
Thomas Merton Center, 5125 Penn Ave. (Garifield)
10/7/2004 4:00 PM
"Conceptual Expressions: Contemporary Arabic Calligraphy Exhibit" opening reception
Carnegie Mellon University Art Gallery
10/7/2004 7:30 PM
"Divestment from South Africa to Israel" a talk by Dennis Brutus
Engineering Auditorium on Thackery St. next to Benedum Hall (U of Pitt, Oakland)
10/8/2004 12:00 AM
Veterans bus trip to Washington, DC
tbd
10/8/2004 12:00 PM
Friday Film Series "Kandahar"
2201 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, U of Pittsburgh (Oakland)
10/8/2004 6:00 PM
(Sub)Urban Art Exhibit Opening
Urban Space: A Bridgespotters Gallery, 709 Penn Ave. (downtown)
10/8/2004 8:00 PM
Mass Rally for Health Care!
Centre City Towers (downtown)
10/9/2004 11:00 AM
"Who's Looking Out for Big Mama?" a workshop and discussion on caring for African American elders
East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 South Highland Ave.
10/9/2004 12:00 PM
Regent Square Peace Vigil
corner of Forbes and Braddock
10/9/2004 12:00 PM
Alternative to Warfare Vigil
Unitarian Church, North Ave and Resaca (Northside)
10/9/2004 1:00 PM
Black Voices for Peace Anti-War Protest
Corner of Penn and Highland in East Liberty
10/9/2004 1:00 PM
Beaver County Peace Links Weekly Saturday Peace Vigil
Beaver County Courthouse, 3rd Street (Beaver)
10/9/2004 8:00 PM
Marriage Equality bus tour coming to Pittsburgh
William Pitt Union, Fifth and Bigelow (Oakland)
10/10/2004 7:00 PM
Middle East Peace Forum Summit
Friends Meeting House, 4863 Ellsworth (Oakland)
Thomas Merton Center
5125 Penn Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
412-361-3022412-361-0540 (fax)
info@thomasmertoncenter.org
www.thomasmertoncenter.org
Serving the peace and justice community since 1972
Thomas Merton Dinner Committee meeting
Thomas Merton Center, 5125 Penn Ave. (Garifield)
10/7/2004 4:00 PM
"Conceptual Expressions: Contemporary Arabic Calligraphy Exhibit" opening reception
Carnegie Mellon University Art Gallery
10/7/2004 7:30 PM
"Divestment from South Africa to Israel" a talk by Dennis Brutus
Engineering Auditorium on Thackery St. next to Benedum Hall (U of Pitt, Oakland)
10/8/2004 12:00 AM
Veterans bus trip to Washington, DC
tbd
10/8/2004 12:00 PM
Friday Film Series "Kandahar"
2201 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, U of Pittsburgh (Oakland)
10/8/2004 6:00 PM
(Sub)Urban Art Exhibit Opening
Urban Space: A Bridgespotters Gallery, 709 Penn Ave. (downtown)
10/8/2004 8:00 PM
Mass Rally for Health Care!
Centre City Towers (downtown)
10/9/2004 11:00 AM
"Who's Looking Out for Big Mama?" a workshop and discussion on caring for African American elders
East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 South Highland Ave.
10/9/2004 12:00 PM
Regent Square Peace Vigil
corner of Forbes and Braddock
10/9/2004 12:00 PM
Alternative to Warfare Vigil
Unitarian Church, North Ave and Resaca (Northside)
10/9/2004 1:00 PM
Black Voices for Peace Anti-War Protest
Corner of Penn and Highland in East Liberty
10/9/2004 1:00 PM
Beaver County Peace Links Weekly Saturday Peace Vigil
Beaver County Courthouse, 3rd Street (Beaver)
10/9/2004 8:00 PM
Marriage Equality bus tour coming to Pittsburgh
William Pitt Union, Fifth and Bigelow (Oakland)
10/10/2004 7:00 PM
Middle East Peace Forum Summit
Friends Meeting House, 4863 Ellsworth (Oakland)
Thomas Merton Center
5125 Penn Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
412-361-3022412-361-0540 (fax)
info@thomasmertoncenter.org
www.thomasmertoncenter.org
Serving the peace and justice community since 1972
5 October 2004
go phish...
Good news: 'Phishing' scams net only $500 million
By CNET News.com Staff CNET News.com
September 29, 2004, 12:22 PM PT
The online cons known as "phishing" have cost U.S. consumers $500 million, according to a study released Wednesday.
In addition, the study found that three-quarters of wired Americans have noticed an increase in phishing incidents during the past few months, with one-third saying they've receiving e-mails sent under fraudulent pretenses at least once a week.
By CNET News.com Staff CNET News.com
September 29, 2004, 12:22 PM PT
The online cons known as "phishing" have cost U.S. consumers $500 million, according to a study released Wednesday.
In addition, the study found that three-quarters of wired Americans have noticed an increase in phishing incidents during the past few months, with one-third saying they've receiving e-mails sent under fraudulent pretenses at least once a week.
The study, sponsored by Truste, a nonprofit privacy group, and NACHA, an electronic payments association, surveyed 1,335 Internet users across the United States.
Phishing scams use e-mails that appears to come from trusted companies to lure people to bogus Web sites, where they're asked to divulge sensitive personal information, such as
credit card data. Attacks frequently target bank customers, but recent scams have sought out users of Gmail and Amazon.com.
wednesday calendar from Thomas Merton Center
info@thomasmertoncenter.org
www.thomasmertoncenter.org
10/6/2004 12:00 AM
screening of "Pretty Village, Pretty Flame" (October 6-7)
Melwood Screening Room, 477 Melwood Avenue (North Oakland)
10/6/2004 10:30 AM
Abolition 2000 fights nuclear weapon proliferation
Friends Meeting, 4836 Ellsworth Ave., Oakland
10/6/2004 12:00 PM
"Gender Stereotypes in Yaoi Comics" women's studies brown bag lunch
2201 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, U of Pittsburgh (Oakland)
10/6/2004 4:30 PM
Michael Moore Speaking at CMU
outdoors on the Hamerschlag Mall, Carnegie Mellon University, 4400 Forbes Ave. (Oakland)
10/6/2004 6:30 PM
Save Our Transit Meeting
United Cerebral Palsy Building, Centre & Neville (Oakland)
www.thomasmertoncenter.org
10/6/2004 12:00 AM
screening of "Pretty Village, Pretty Flame" (October 6-7)
Melwood Screening Room, 477 Melwood Avenue (North Oakland)
10/6/2004 10:30 AM
Abolition 2000 fights nuclear weapon proliferation
Friends Meeting, 4836 Ellsworth Ave., Oakland
10/6/2004 12:00 PM
"Gender Stereotypes in Yaoi Comics" women's studies brown bag lunch
2201 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, U of Pittsburgh (Oakland)
10/6/2004 4:30 PM
Michael Moore Speaking at CMU
outdoors on the Hamerschlag Mall, Carnegie Mellon University, 4400 Forbes Ave. (Oakland)
10/6/2004 6:30 PM
Save Our Transit Meeting
United Cerebral Palsy Building, Centre & Neville (Oakland)
san diego dreamin'
Scanners set for election
http://echo.bluehornet.com/ct/ct.php?
During the March primary, San Diego County introduced voters toa $31 million state-of-the-art electronic voting system withtouch screens.* VA makes unusual outreach effort
http://www.uniontrib.com/uniontrib/20041005/
Charity cars: from good hands to bad ones http://www.uniontrib.com/uniontrib/20041005/
http://echo.bluehornet.com/ct/ct.php?
During the March primary, San Diego County introduced voters toa $31 million state-of-the-art electronic voting system withtouch screens.* VA makes unusual outreach effort
http://www.uniontrib.com/uniontrib/20041005/
Charity cars: from good hands to bad ones http://www.uniontrib.com/uniontrib/20041005/
odds at end...
Work Until You're 85? NO! How to Retire Early
With more and more people having to work until they are 65, 75, or even 85, here's how to get on the fast track to an early retirement. Tips you can't afford to miss are in the Money & Investing Forum.
KNOCK-DEAD COVERAGE
Matt Taibbi, AlterNet
It is a sad commentary on the state of campaign coveragethat droves of reporters emerged on Friday with the exactsame judgment, delivered with the exact same boxing metaphor.
http://www.alternet.org/mediaculture/20069/
Save Our Transit Goes to Harrisburg on October 5 –
There’re Still Seats Left!
360-Degree Evaluations
by Ian Christie, Monster.com
How would your boss and coworkers rate your job performance?
You can find out in a 360-degree evaluation.
Explaining Disability
Monster member EHSguyNsf posts:
Upcoming Statewide Healthcare Conference
Overqualified?
With more and more people having to work until they are 65, 75, or even 85, here's how to get on the fast track to an early retirement. Tips you can't afford to miss are in the Money & Investing Forum.
KNOCK-DEAD COVERAGE
Matt Taibbi, AlterNet
It is a sad commentary on the state of campaign coveragethat droves of reporters emerged on Friday with the exactsame judgment, delivered with the exact same boxing metaphor.
http://www.alternet.org/mediaculture/20069/
Save Our Transit Goes to Harrisburg on October 5 –
There’re Still Seats Left!
Shortly before their summer recess, a bipartisan group of Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced legislation that will provide a dedicated and reliable funding streamThe cost will be around $15 round trip but nobody will be excluded for lack of funds. Call 412-361-3022 for more information and to get on the bus.
for public transit operations all across the state. Both urban and rural public transit will benefit when these bills pass. If Senate Bill 1162 and House Bill 2697 do not pass, public transit riders will face disastrous service cuts beginning in early 2005. On Tuesday, October 5, there will be a bus trip to the State Capitol to join with other public transit groups from around the state
to rally for these bills. The bus will leave from downtown Pittsburgh at 7am and return by 8pm.
360-Degree Evaluations
by Ian Christie, Monster.com
How would your boss and coworkers rate your job performance?
You can find out in a 360-degree evaluation.
Explaining Disability
Monster member EHSguyNsf posts:
I've been on short-term disability for 12 months due to an anxiety disorder. Just prior to being placed on disability, I was terminated. The official reason was "work performance," however, there were numerous political issue involved asThe Disabilities at Work Expert responds: A simple explanation is a medical leave. Legally... (more)
well. Any advice on how to explain this time off as well as the termination?
Upcoming Statewide Healthcare Conference
PA United for Single Payer Healthcare (PUSH) is a key participant in the planning for what is likely to be an extraordinary gathering of state and national experts and citizens from across Pennsylvania. The purpose of the stateTens of millions of Americans are under-insured. 45 million have no health insurance. Healthcare costs have increased by about 50% over the past four years. Small and large businesses and non-profits face exploding premiums. This results in cutbacks in coverage for employees and affects hiring decisions.
conference is to grapple with a crisis in healthcare of unprecedented proportions. It will be held on Monday, October 18th in Harrisburg.
President Bush has just announced the largest increase in Medicare premiums in the history of the program.
Something has to give. While the experts have much to tell us about various aspects of the problem, the dialogue with those who are most affected will be crucial to the development of
strategies to adequately address the problem.
The conference has two immediate goals: to develop a statewide national healthcare coalition and to adopt a bill to cover all Pennsylvanians similar to the legislation that has been introduced in over a dozen other states.
It could also help build the momentum to place universal health care in the U.S. on the agenda. The U.S. is the only industrialized nation in the world that lacks a system of national health care.
It is important to register early for the conference. Registration is $25. You can do so at: https://www.123signup.com/register?id=fgrfh
Overqualified?
In most job interviews, the phrase “overqualified” means “overpaid.” Like a good sales rep, counter this argument by focusing on your value rather than your price. Mention qualities like judgment, insight and experience -- especially if you've seen mistakes and won't make them.
Learn more interview tactics in my new book, Monster Careers, which can be found here or in bookstores everywhere. -- Jeff Taylor
don't rob your life of joy
More Than Just the Blues
Everyone has days when they feel down, tired, or hopeless; but when those feelings go from isolated days to weeks or months at a time, it may be more than just the blues. Depression is a serious medical illness that can destroy a person’s quality of life. The good news is it’s treatable. Find out if you or someone you care about is suffering from depression. :: more
and...
National Depression Screening Day
Online Depression Screening
Mental Health Association of Allegheny County
Please visit: www.unitedwaypittsburgh.org
Everyone has days when they feel down, tired, or hopeless; but when those feelings go from isolated days to weeks or months at a time, it may be more than just the blues. Depression is a serious medical illness that can destroy a person’s quality of life. The good news is it’s treatable. Find out if you or someone you care about is suffering from depression. :: more
and...
National Depression Screening Day
Online Depression Screening
Mental Health Association of Allegheny County
Please visit: www.unitedwaypittsburgh.org
4 October 2004
this Tuesday from Thomas Merton Center
10/5/2004 7:00 AM
Save Our Transit Bus Trip to Harrisburg
will depart from 4th Ave. & Ross St. (downtown)
10/5/2004 8:00 AM
Urban League of Pittsburgh Annual Meeting & Conference
CMU University Center
10/5/2004 12:00 PM
"Race and Incarceration" lecture by Al Blumstein
William Pitt Union, 3959 Fifth Avenue (Oakland)
10/5/2004 12:00 PM
George Soros Lecture at Pitt
Teplitz Memorial Courtroom, University of Pittsburgh Law School, 3900 Forbes Ave. (Oakland)
10/5/2004 6:00 PM
Citizen Police Review Board Special Meeting
Kingsley Association, 6435 Frankstown Ave. (East Liberty)
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone
Franciscan Spirit & Life Center, 3605 McRoberts Rd.
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
From Violence to Wholeness
Oakland Catholic High School, 144 Craig St.
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Protest Henry Kissinger in Pittsburgh
across street from Heinz Hall (downtown)
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Author of "Whose Trade Organization?" Lori Wallach Speaking in Pittsburgh
David Lawrence Hall Room 121, Forbes Ave., University of Pittsburgh
10/5/2004 7:30 PM
Pittsburgh Interfaith Impact Network's Regional Equity Task Force meeting
Allegheny UU Church, North Ave. and Resaca Place (North Side)
10/5/2004 8:15 PM
The OTHER Kissinger Event: Screening of "The Trials of Henry Kissinger" (with author Christopher Hitchens)
Harris Theatre, 809 Liberty Ave. (downtown)
Save Our Transit Bus Trip to Harrisburg
will depart from 4th Ave. & Ross St. (downtown)
10/5/2004 8:00 AM
Urban League of Pittsburgh Annual Meeting & Conference
CMU University Center
10/5/2004 12:00 PM
"Race and Incarceration" lecture by Al Blumstein
William Pitt Union, 3959 Fifth Avenue (Oakland)
10/5/2004 12:00 PM
George Soros Lecture at Pitt
Teplitz Memorial Courtroom, University of Pittsburgh Law School, 3900 Forbes Ave. (Oakland)
10/5/2004 6:00 PM
Citizen Police Review Board Special Meeting
Kingsley Association, 6435 Frankstown Ave. (East Liberty)
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone
Franciscan Spirit & Life Center, 3605 McRoberts Rd.
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
From Violence to Wholeness
Oakland Catholic High School, 144 Craig St.
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Protest Henry Kissinger in Pittsburgh
across street from Heinz Hall (downtown)
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Author of "Whose Trade Organization?" Lori Wallach Speaking in Pittsburgh
David Lawrence Hall Room 121, Forbes Ave., University of Pittsburgh
10/5/2004 7:30 PM
Pittsburgh Interfaith Impact Network's Regional Equity Task Force meeting
Allegheny UU Church, North Ave. and Resaca Place (North Side)
10/5/2004 8:15 PM
The OTHER Kissinger Event: Screening of "The Trials of Henry Kissinger" (with author Christopher Hitchens)
Harris Theatre, 809 Liberty Ave. (downtown)
this Tuesday from Thomas Merton Center
10/5/2004 7:00 AM
Save Our Transit Bus Trip to Harrisburg
will depart from 4th Ave. & Ross St. (downtown)
10/5/2004 8:00 AM
Urban League of Pittsburgh Annual Meeting & Conference
CMU University Center
10/5/2004 12:00 PM
"Race and Incarceration" lecture by Al Blumstein
William Pitt Union, 3959 Fifth Avenue (Oakland)
10/5/2004 12:00 PM
George Soros Lecture at Pitt
Teplitz Memorial Courtroom, University of Pittsburgh Law School, 3900 Forbes Ave. (Oakland)
10/5/2004 6:00 PM
Citizen Police Review Board Special Meeting
Kingsley Association, 6435 Frankstown Ave. (East Liberty)
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone
Franciscan Spirit & Life Center, 3605 McRoberts Rd.
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
From Violence to Wholeness
Oakland Catholic High School, 144 Craig St.
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Protest Henry Kissinger in Pittsburgh
across street from Heinz Hall (downtown)
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Author of "Whose Trade Organization?" Lori Wallach Speaking in Pittsburgh
David Lawrence Hall Room 121, Forbes Ave., University of Pittsburgh
10/5/2004 7:30 PM
Pittsburgh Interfaith Impact Network's Regional Equity Task Force meeting
Allegheny UU Church, North Ave. and Resaca Place (North Side)
10/5/2004 8:15 PM
The OTHER Kissinger Event: Screening of "The Trials of Henry Kissinger" (with author Christopher Hitchens)
Harris Theatre, 809 Liberty Ave. (downtown)
Save Our Transit Bus Trip to Harrisburg
will depart from 4th Ave. & Ross St. (downtown)
10/5/2004 8:00 AM
Urban League of Pittsburgh Annual Meeting & Conference
CMU University Center
10/5/2004 12:00 PM
"Race and Incarceration" lecture by Al Blumstein
William Pitt Union, 3959 Fifth Avenue (Oakland)
10/5/2004 12:00 PM
George Soros Lecture at Pitt
Teplitz Memorial Courtroom, University of Pittsburgh Law School, 3900 Forbes Ave. (Oakland)
10/5/2004 6:00 PM
Citizen Police Review Board Special Meeting
Kingsley Association, 6435 Frankstown Ave. (East Liberty)
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone
Franciscan Spirit & Life Center, 3605 McRoberts Rd.
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
From Violence to Wholeness
Oakland Catholic High School, 144 Craig St.
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Protest Henry Kissinger in Pittsburgh
across street from Heinz Hall (downtown)
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Author of "Whose Trade Organization?" Lori Wallach Speaking in Pittsburgh
David Lawrence Hall Room 121, Forbes Ave., University of Pittsburgh
10/5/2004 7:30 PM
Pittsburgh Interfaith Impact Network's Regional Equity Task Force meeting
Allegheny UU Church, North Ave. and Resaca Place (North Side)
10/5/2004 8:15 PM
The OTHER Kissinger Event: Screening of "The Trials of Henry Kissinger" (with author Christopher Hitchens)
Harris Theatre, 809 Liberty Ave. (downtown)
this Tuesday from Thomas Merton Center
10/5/2004 7:00 AM
Save Our Transit Bus Trip to Harrisburg
will depart from 4th Ave. & Ross St. (downtown)
10/5/2004 8:00 AM
Urban League of Pittsburgh Annual Meeting & Conference
CMU University Center
10/5/2004 12:00 PM
"Race and Incarceration" lecture by Al Blumstein
William Pitt Union, 3959 Fifth Avenue (Oakland)
10/5/2004 12:00 PM
George Soros Lecture at Pitt
Teplitz Memorial Courtroom, University of Pittsburgh Law School, 3900 Forbes Ave. (Oakland)
10/5/2004 6:00 PM
Citizen Police Review Board Special Meeting
Kingsley Association, 6435 Frankstown Ave. (East Liberty)
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone
Franciscan Spirit & Life Center, 3605 McRoberts Rd.
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
From Violence to Wholeness
Oakland Catholic High School, 144 Craig St.
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Protest Henry Kissinger in Pittsburgh
across street from Heinz Hall (downtown)
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Author of "Whose Trade Organization?" Lori Wallach Speaking in Pittsburgh
David Lawrence Hall Room 121, Forbes Ave., University of Pittsburgh
10/5/2004 7:30 PM
Pittsburgh Interfaith Impact Network's Regional Equity Task Force meeting
Allegheny UU Church, North Ave. and Resaca Place (North Side)
10/5/2004 8:15 PM
The OTHER Kissinger Event: Screening of "The Trials of Henry Kissinger" (with author Christopher Hitchens)
Harris Theatre, 809 Liberty Ave. (downtown)
Save Our Transit Bus Trip to Harrisburg
will depart from 4th Ave. & Ross St. (downtown)
10/5/2004 8:00 AM
Urban League of Pittsburgh Annual Meeting & Conference
CMU University Center
10/5/2004 12:00 PM
"Race and Incarceration" lecture by Al Blumstein
William Pitt Union, 3959 Fifth Avenue (Oakland)
10/5/2004 12:00 PM
George Soros Lecture at Pitt
Teplitz Memorial Courtroom, University of Pittsburgh Law School, 3900 Forbes Ave. (Oakland)
10/5/2004 6:00 PM
Citizen Police Review Board Special Meeting
Kingsley Association, 6435 Frankstown Ave. (East Liberty)
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone
Franciscan Spirit & Life Center, 3605 McRoberts Rd.
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
From Violence to Wholeness
Oakland Catholic High School, 144 Craig St.
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Protest Henry Kissinger in Pittsburgh
across street from Heinz Hall (downtown)
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Author of "Whose Trade Organization?" Lori Wallach Speaking in Pittsburgh
David Lawrence Hall Room 121, Forbes Ave., University of Pittsburgh
10/5/2004 7:30 PM
Pittsburgh Interfaith Impact Network's Regional Equity Task Force meeting
Allegheny UU Church, North Ave. and Resaca Place (North Side)
10/5/2004 8:15 PM
The OTHER Kissinger Event: Screening of "The Trials of Henry Kissinger" (with author Christopher Hitchens)
Harris Theatre, 809 Liberty Ave. (downtown)
this Tuesday from Thomas Merton Center
10/5/2004 7:00 AM
Save Our Transit Bus Trip to Harrisburg
will depart from 4th Ave. & Ross St. (downtown)
10/5/2004 8:00 AM
Urban League of Pittsburgh Annual Meeting & Conference
CMU University Center
10/5/2004 12:00 PM
"Race and Incarceration" lecture by Al Blumstein
William Pitt Union, 3959 Fifth Avenue (Oakland)
10/5/2004 12:00 PM
George Soros Lecture at Pitt
Teplitz Memorial Courtroom, University of Pittsburgh Law School, 3900 Forbes Ave. (Oakland)
10/5/2004 6:00 PM
Citizen Police Review Board Special Meeting
Kingsley Association, 6435 Frankstown Ave. (East Liberty)
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone
Franciscan Spirit & Life Center, 3605 McRoberts Rd.
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
From Violence to Wholeness
Oakland Catholic High School, 144 Craig St.
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Protest Henry Kissinger in Pittsburgh
across street from Heinz Hall (downtown)
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Author of "Whose Trade Organization?" Lori Wallach Speaking in Pittsburgh
David Lawrence Hall Room 121, Forbes Ave., University of Pittsburgh
10/5/2004 7:30 PM
Pittsburgh Interfaith Impact Network's Regional Equity Task Force meeting
Allegheny UU Church, North Ave. and Resaca Place (North Side)
10/5/2004 8:15 PM
The OTHER Kissinger Event: Screening of "The Trials of Henry Kissinger" (with author Christopher Hitchens)
Harris Theatre, 809 Liberty Ave. (downtown)
Save Our Transit Bus Trip to Harrisburg
will depart from 4th Ave. & Ross St. (downtown)
10/5/2004 8:00 AM
Urban League of Pittsburgh Annual Meeting & Conference
CMU University Center
10/5/2004 12:00 PM
"Race and Incarceration" lecture by Al Blumstein
William Pitt Union, 3959 Fifth Avenue (Oakland)
10/5/2004 12:00 PM
George Soros Lecture at Pitt
Teplitz Memorial Courtroom, University of Pittsburgh Law School, 3900 Forbes Ave. (Oakland)
10/5/2004 6:00 PM
Citizen Police Review Board Special Meeting
Kingsley Association, 6435 Frankstown Ave. (East Liberty)
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone
Franciscan Spirit & Life Center, 3605 McRoberts Rd.
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
From Violence to Wholeness
Oakland Catholic High School, 144 Craig St.
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Protest Henry Kissinger in Pittsburgh
across street from Heinz Hall (downtown)
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Author of "Whose Trade Organization?" Lori Wallach Speaking in Pittsburgh
David Lawrence Hall Room 121, Forbes Ave., University of Pittsburgh
10/5/2004 7:30 PM
Pittsburgh Interfaith Impact Network's Regional Equity Task Force meeting
Allegheny UU Church, North Ave. and Resaca Place (North Side)
10/5/2004 8:15 PM
The OTHER Kissinger Event: Screening of "The Trials of Henry Kissinger" (with author Christopher Hitchens)
Harris Theatre, 809 Liberty Ave. (downtown)
this Tuesday from Thomas Merton Center
10/5/2004 7:00 AM
Save Our Transit Bus Trip to Harrisburg
will depart from 4th Ave. & Ross St. (downtown)
10/5/2004 8:00 AM
Urban League of Pittsburgh Annual Meeting & Conference
CMU University Center
10/5/2004 12:00 PM
"Race and Incarceration" lecture by Al Blumstein
William Pitt Union, 3959 Fifth Avenue (Oakland)
10/5/2004 12:00 PM
George Soros Lecture at Pitt
Teplitz Memorial Courtroom, University of Pittsburgh Law School, 3900 Forbes Ave. (Oakland)
10/5/2004 6:00 PM
Citizen Police Review Board Special Meeting
Kingsley Association, 6435 Frankstown Ave. (East Liberty)
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone
Franciscan Spirit & Life Center, 3605 McRoberts Rd.
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
From Violence to Wholeness
Oakland Catholic High School, 144 Craig St.
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Protest Henry Kissinger in Pittsburgh
across street from Heinz Hall (downtown)
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Author of "Whose Trade Organization?" Lori Wallach Speaking in Pittsburgh
David Lawrence Hall Room 121, Forbes Ave., University of Pittsburgh
10/5/2004 7:30 PM
Pittsburgh Interfaith Impact Network's Regional Equity Task Force meeting
Allegheny UU Church, North Ave. and Resaca Place (North Side)
10/5/2004 8:15 PM
The OTHER Kissinger Event: Screening of "The Trials of Henry Kissinger" (with author Christopher Hitchens)
Harris Theatre, 809 Liberty Ave. (downtown)
Save Our Transit Bus Trip to Harrisburg
will depart from 4th Ave. & Ross St. (downtown)
10/5/2004 8:00 AM
Urban League of Pittsburgh Annual Meeting & Conference
CMU University Center
10/5/2004 12:00 PM
"Race and Incarceration" lecture by Al Blumstein
William Pitt Union, 3959 Fifth Avenue (Oakland)
10/5/2004 12:00 PM
George Soros Lecture at Pitt
Teplitz Memorial Courtroom, University of Pittsburgh Law School, 3900 Forbes Ave. (Oakland)
10/5/2004 6:00 PM
Citizen Police Review Board Special Meeting
Kingsley Association, 6435 Frankstown Ave. (East Liberty)
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone
Franciscan Spirit & Life Center, 3605 McRoberts Rd.
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
From Violence to Wholeness
Oakland Catholic High School, 144 Craig St.
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Protest Henry Kissinger in Pittsburgh
across street from Heinz Hall (downtown)
10/5/2004 7:00 PM
Author of "Whose Trade Organization?" Lori Wallach Speaking in Pittsburgh
David Lawrence Hall Room 121, Forbes Ave., University of Pittsburgh
10/5/2004 7:30 PM
Pittsburgh Interfaith Impact Network's Regional Equity Task Force meeting
Allegheny UU Church, North Ave. and Resaca Place (North Side)
10/5/2004 8:15 PM
The OTHER Kissinger Event: Screening of "The Trials of Henry Kissinger" (with author Christopher Hitchens)
Harris Theatre, 809 Liberty Ave. (downtown)
Rights & Liberties: One down, many to go.
One section of the Patriot Act was ruled unconstitutional yesterday by a federal judge. The section, 505, gave the FBI power to demand information from companies without a court order and bars recipients of the... More
from WireTap...
Bob Woodward Visits My Campus
Suemedha Sood
Angel of the Youth Vote
Nikki Finke
On Being a Threat to Homeland Security
Angilee Shah
Fox Hunting Student Voters
Katha Pollitt
2004 Brower Youth Award Winners: Swimming Against The Tide
Meghan Casserly
One section of the Patriot Act was ruled unconstitutional yesterday by a federal judge. The section, 505, gave the FBI power to demand information from companies without a court order and bars recipients of the... More
from WireTap...
Bob Woodward Visits My Campus
Suemedha Sood
Angel of the Youth Vote
Nikki Finke
On Being a Threat to Homeland Security
Angilee Shah
Fox Hunting Student Voters
Katha Pollitt
2004 Brower Youth Award Winners: Swimming Against The Tide
Meghan Casserly
Thy will be done...
Faith Without Works
Amy Sullivan, Washington Monthly
After four years, the president's faith-based policies have proven to be neither compassionate nor conservative.
Amy Sullivan, Washington Monthly
After four years, the president's faith-based policies have proven to be neither compassionate nor conservative.
from the desk of Dannai Harriel
(please respond and attend. this can be a very good opportunity to combine our forces...jim)
Hello everyone,
Per our meeting conversation on Wednesday September 29, 2004 questions were raised about the Coalition for Working Families Networking Breakfast on October 27, 2004 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
at the Goodwill Industries at 2600 Carson Street (South Side). You must RSVP with Arlene Cianelli by phone at (412) 552-7061 or send email to acianelli@gplc.org .
The target audience is Case Managers, Intake and Admissions Staff,
Referral Staff and Reception Staff.
The goal is for agencies to share current information about the services available.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
My contact information can be found below.
Thank you,
Dannai Harriel
Perinatal Systems Liaison
Healthy START, INC. 400 N.Lexington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
PH-(412) 247-4009 ext. 302 //FAX- (412) 247-0187
Hello everyone,
Per our meeting conversation on Wednesday September 29, 2004 questions were raised about the Coalition for Working Families Networking Breakfast on October 27, 2004 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
at the Goodwill Industries at 2600 Carson Street (South Side). You must RSVP with Arlene Cianelli by phone at (412) 552-7061 or send email to acianelli@gplc.org .
The target audience is Case Managers, Intake and Admissions Staff,
Referral Staff and Reception Staff.
The goal is for agencies to share current information about the services available.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
My contact information can be found below.
Thank you,
Dannai Harriel
Perinatal Systems Liaison
Healthy START, INC. 400 N.Lexington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
PH-(412) 247-4009 ext. 302 //FAX- (412) 247-0187
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