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OVERVIEW
If you haven't explored this blog's "News" option on the horizontal menu-bar (or in the alternative menu bulletin), you may be missing a useful tool to increase your power to monitor major and minor changes in our world.


PURPOSE
This feature is meant to make it easier for you gather timely information about the day-to-day developments in the parts of the world that interest you (or, perhaps, "should" interest you).


ADVANTAGE
That "News" menu option is a link-list accumulator -- sort of like going to a news-stand and gathering a box full of the day's news periodicals -- only better  -- and ever-growing -- to help increase your ability to remember and choose from what's out there, more easily -- and to zoom through it -- at your pleasure -- without leaving your desk.


TESTIMONY
I use this all the time.  I hope you will, too.  At least, it'll all be there, ready and waiting to serve you -- increasing personal readiness.




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CAR SHOW RETURNS to Old Town Pittsburg!!! 5/24/Thu

Car Show Returns to Old Town Pittsburg

Free to the Public

Posted Date:5/23/2012

Contact: Rose Mary Tumbaga
Pittsburg Arts & Community Foundation
Phone: (925) 252-6931
Email: rtumbaga@pittsburgfoundation.org


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Car Show Returns to Old Town Pittsburg

PITTSBURG, CA – May 21, 2012: The Pittsburg Arts & Community Foundation along with the City of Pittsburg is pleased to announce the return of the Car Show to Old Town Pittsburg. Now in its eighth year, the Car Show begins on Thursday, May 24th and will continue weekly until September 6th from 6pm to 8pm. The location remains the same on Railroad Avenue from Third to Sixth Streets and as in past years, will be closed to thru traffic from 4pm to 8pm.

“This is an event people look forward to attending.” said Sue Siino, a Car Show organizer from the beginning, “The music is good; people of all ages and backgrounds come from all over the Bay Area and a safe environment has been created with a light presence of the police department and the fire department. We have this great mix of people where everybody gets along plus there are great places to enjoy dinner or a refreshing snack.”

The return of Car show in addition to the weekly Farmers’ Market on Saturday mornings from 9 am to 1 pm kicks the summer event season into high gear. Every Thursday has a different theme and features live music from different bands, including local favorites, Nicky D & the Extreme All Stars; Vocal Ease & the Boogiemen; and the PHDs.[THEY ARE ALL FANTASTIC ENTERTAINMENT -- ACTUALLY THE WHOLE THING IS! -- Editor] A complete listing of the Car Show schedule and other events happening in Old Town Pittsburg can be found online atwww.oldtowpittsburgca.com. For any additional information, contact Rose Mary Tumbaga at 925-252-6931.

“The Old Town Pittsburg merchants are thrilled that the summer event season has returned.” said Adrian Badger, representing the Old Town Pittsburg Business District Association and owner of Steeltown Coffee and Tea. “The Car Show and Farmers' Market attract many, many individuals and families to Old Town and offer exposure to many of the businesses here. We look forward to an exciting season with visitors from across the Bay Area discovering how charming, entertaining and safe Old Town Pittsburg has become.”

About the Pittsburg Arts & Community Foundation:
The Pittsburg Arts & Community Foundation is an independent nonprofit corporation whose mission is to lessen the burdens of the local government and improve the quality of life in Pittsburg by fostering civic pride, combating blight, providing affordable housing, and promoting arts, literacy, and education.

Senator Boxer: Fighting Plant Pests and Diseases in California

On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 4:34 PM, U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer <barbara.boxer@boxer.enews.senate.gov> wrote:

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ABOUT THE SENATOR CONSTITUENT SERVICES ISSUES & LEGISLATION PRESS CONTACT - - - - - NEWS FROM BARBARA BOXER, UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM CALIFORNIA - - - - - May 24, 2012 Dear Friend: Good news: Today Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is allocating $15.5 million for 20 California projects that combat plant pests and diseases that threaten California’s agriculture  and environment. Funding for these critical investments in California agriculture is made possible because of a provision that I authored in the 2008 Farm Bill.  For more information, please click here. Sincerely, Barbara Boxer United States Senator To respond to this message, please click here.  This link will take you  to a webpage where you can reply to messages that you receive from  Senator Boxer’s office.

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Senator Boxer: Moving Ahead on the Transportation Bill

ABOUT THE SENATOR CONSTITUENT SERVICES ISSUES & LEGISLATION PRESS CONTACT - - - - - NEWS FROM BARBARA BOXER, UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM CALIFORNIA - - - - - May 23, 2012 Dear Friend: Today, as Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, I held a briefing to update the press about the ongoing House and Senate conference on the bipartisan surface transportation bill, which is vitally important to America’s workers, businesses, and economy.  To watch video of my remarks, please click here. Sincerely, Barbara Boxer United States Senator

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Congressman Miller Sends Congratulations!

On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 1:44 PM, Rep. George Miller <CA07GMIMA@mail.house.gov> wrote:

Friends, 

Congratulations are in order! This month and next, many families are celebrating the accomplishments of their recent graduates – kids are moving up from middle school to high school, from high school to college, and from college to a job or another adventure. We’re celebrating my granddaughter’s high school graduation this week – and like so many family members, we couldn’t be prouder. 

• But graduating from college comes with a particularly heavy burden – starting to pay off college loans.  

• You and I know that our students’ education is a critical down payment on the future strength of America’s middle class. It’s the main stepping stone toward getting ahead in life. It’s the reason I’ve fought to make our schools better and to make the cost of college more affordable and why I’m fighting now to keep Stafford student loan interest rates at a low 3.4 percent.  But those loans are about to get a lot more expensive for seven million students if Congress does not act soon.

• I’m urging my Republicans colleagues who control the House to join me in preventing a doubling of student loan interest rates by passing sensible legislation that will keep rates low.  But Republicans refuse to accept our bill.  They say that if middle class students want affordable loans, then middle class women and children will have to go without immunizations and cancer screenings.  That’s outrageous.

Letting interest rates double is another attack on the middle class that we can’t afford.  In 38 days the rates will double if Congress fails to reach an agreement.  Join me on Facebook – tell me what having a quality, affordable education has meant to you and your family.

Sincerely,


GEORGE MILLER
Member of Congress
GeorgeMiller.house.gov

   

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City of Pittsburg: Eastbound 4 Closed Early Thursday

Eastbound 4 Closed Early Thursday

Closure for Construction

Posted Date: 5/23/2012

 

Eastbound Highway 4 closed this week between Pittsburg and Antioch
By Paul Burgarino
Contra Costa Timescontracostatimes.com
Posted: 05/21/2012 09:45:41 AM PDT
May 21, 2012 4:56 PM GMTUpdated: 05/21/2012 09:56:56 AM PDT


Eastbound Highway 4 will be closed during the early morning hours this week between Pittsburg and Antioch while contractors continue work to expand the road to six lanes.

Lanes will be closed from Loveridge Road to Somersville Road from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Tuesday to Thursday, according to a Caltrans news release.

Starting Friday, eastbound traffic will shift south to a portion of a bridge that crosses Century Boulevard so the old bridge can be demolished.

For information about Highway 4 construction, go to http://widensr4.org.

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USDI/NPS: Did you catch the solar eclipse yesterday?

Did you catch the solar eclipse yesterday? Thousands of people...

05/21/2012 12:14 PM EDT

Did you catch the solar eclipse yesterday? Thousands of people watched from National Parks yesterday, including hundreds at Arches National Park (pictured above). A great time was had by all!

Tag & Photo: National Park Service 

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