Posted: 12 May 13
Ref: USA.gov blog, (click here)
During "Older Americans Month" and throughout the year, we urge Americans to appreciate and celebrate the many contributions of older individuals to our society.
More than 9 million American seniors (ages 65 and older) are veterans of the armed forces and approximately 16% are in the labor force. According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, about 1 in 3 volunteers is 55 years or older.
To older Americans: thank you for making a positive difference in our nation and in our communities!
Sunday, May 12, 2013
MAYA CINEMAS SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL, ($1-) Tue & Wed, 10 am (6/18 thru 8/14)
Posted: 12 May 13
Ref: Amanda Daoud, House Manager, Maya Cinemas
Here's Maya's Pittsburg website, with all the latest and greatest!
Here's the great line-up!
Ref: Amanda Daoud, House Manager, Maya Cinemas
Here's Maya's Pittsburg website, with all the latest and greatest!
Our Summer Film Festival
Tuesdays and Wednesdays,
June 18 through August 14.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays,
June 18 through August 14.
Shows are at 10am
Admission is $1
Doors open at 9:30am.
Here's the great line-up!
- Disney's Chimpanzee 6/18 & 6/19
- The Smurfs 6/25 & 6/26
- Rio 7/2 & 7/3
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Dog Days 7/9 & 7/10
- Parental Guidance 7/16 & 7/17
- Alvin and the Chipmunks - Chipwrecked 7/23 & 7/24
- Ice Age - Continental Drift 7/30 & 7/31
- Cloudy with a Change of Meatballs- 8/6 & 8/7
- Hotel Transylvania 8/13 & 8/14
BY THE WAY, MAYA ADDED A NEW TREAT TO THEIR GOODIES LINE-UP!
On sale now!
Frozen bananas!*
3 flavors!
chocolate covered,
chocolate with peanuts,
chocolate with candy sprinkles
chocolate covered,
chocolate with peanuts,
chocolate with candy sprinkles
$3.75
*Editor's note -- My wife raved about the bananas. Said they were an absolutely delicious and reasonably wholesome addition to the choices. I tried one the next time and I agree, wholeheartedly. This is going to be a hit! (always thinking and trying over there)
*Editor's note -- My wife raved about the bananas. Said they were an absolutely delicious and reasonably wholesome addition to the choices. I tried one the next time and I agree, wholeheartedly. This is going to be a hit! (always thinking and trying over there)
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!
Posted: 12 May 13
References
Mothers Day -- Google search
Mothers Day -- Wikipedia discussion
What are the roles of a mother? -- Google search
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References
Mothers Day -- Google search
Mothers Day -- Wikipedia discussion
What are the roles of a mother? -- Google search
How lucky we are when mothers fulfill their roles to the best of their abilities -- which most do!
All Original Content © 2013 , The MENTOR Enterprises / ELMS, All Rights Reserved -- BUT, I hereby suspend those rights, to this extent: You may freely copy and pass this along, if you think it will do some good -- as long as it's free of charge, unchanged, and you include this statement.
THE POLICE: Heroism and the Last Full Measure of Devotion
Posted: 12 May 13
References:
a. Pittsburg PD Facebook Page, posted 6 May 13
b. US FLAGS: HALF-STAFF ALERT: Peace Officers Memorial Day -- 5/15/13/ All Day
c. This is also "Police Week"
All honor to these brave souls who place everything on the line, that we might continue to survive and pursue happiness.
"Greater love hath no man (or woman) than to lay down his (or her) life for a friend."
Anyone who does this (or risks this) is undeniably our friend -- such friendship lights a nation and adorns this world.
Here are memorial pages in honor of "Pittsburg's Finest" losses (it is right and proper to absolutely guarantee that they will never be forgotten):
David Nelson
References:
a. Pittsburg PD Facebook Page, posted 6 May 13
b. US FLAGS: HALF-STAFF ALERT: Peace Officers Memorial Day -- 5/15/13/ All Day
c. This is also "Police Week"
"Greater love hath no man (or woman) than to lay down his (or her) life for a friend."
Anyone who does this (or risks this) is undeniably our friend -- such friendship lights a nation and adorns this world.
D. Nelson
Here are memorial pages in honor of "Pittsburg's Finest" losses (it is right and proper to absolutely guarantee that they will never be forgotten):
David Nelson
Thursday, May 9, 2013
MEET State Senator DeSaulnier in Clayton, 5/11/13/SAT (10 am - 1 pm)
Posted: 9 May 13
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Wednesday, May 8, 2013
YES!! 4 JULY FIREWORKS IN PITTSBURG -- LEADERSHIP SHINES!!
FirstPosted: 25 Apr 13
Update #1: 6 May
Update #2: 8 May
Update #3: 8 May
Here is an excerpt from today's article by Eve Mitchell, Contra Costa Times:
The funding for the pyrotechnics show, which will be along the city's waterfront, is made possible from existing city fees charged to waterfront tenants that include Dow Chemical, USS-POSCO and NRG Energy.
"It's something we are very excited about," said Garrett Evans, assistant city manager, at a neighborhood meeting Tuesday at Marina Vista Elementary where city officials talked with residents about local projects and issues and answered questions about their concerns.
More...
Thanks to all for saving the day -- brilliantly and generously!
6 May 13 (superceded)
0506 1000 -- SAD NEWS! Adrian Badger (owner, Steeltown Coffee & Tea) informed me that the fund-raising drive did not achieve its goals in time. Today was the deadline for getting the full amount to the pyrotechnics specialists. He says the funds, collected thus far, will be applied to next year's effort. Nice try, Adrian!
25 Apr 13 (superceded)
Editor's note: This fund-raising drive was discussed in a previous PCJ bulletin on 30 Apr.
0. Event flyer at the bottom of this bulletin
1. This is a very worthy cause. We need our LEGAL fireworks. The children -- our new little patriots -- need to experience that traditional accent on the glorious national birthday -- as do we all. If you can't make it to this event, donations will certainly help, in any case, to better celebrate our great good fortune of living in this land -- and the very good fortune for humankind, in the existence and nature of this blessed nation.
2. Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7:30. Please, no folks younger than 13.
3. Location:
Update #1: 6 May
Update #2: 8 May
Update #3: 8 May
8 May 13
GREAT NEWS!
THERE WILL BE FIREWORKS ON THE 4TH, AFTER ALL!!
Here is an excerpt from today's article by Eve Mitchell, Contra Costa Times:
The funding for the pyrotechnics show, which will be along the city's waterfront, is made possible from existing city fees charged to waterfront tenants that include Dow Chemical, USS-POSCO and NRG Energy.
"It's something we are very excited about," said Garrett Evans, assistant city manager, at a neighborhood meeting Tuesday at Marina Vista Elementary where city officials talked with residents about local projects and issues and answered questions about their concerns.
More...
Thanks to all for saving the day -- brilliantly and generously!
0506 1000 -- SAD NEWS! Adrian Badger (owner, Steeltown Coffee & Tea) informed me that the fund-raising drive did not achieve its goals in time. Today was the deadline for getting the full amount to the pyrotechnics specialists. He says the funds, collected thus far, will be applied to next year's effort. Nice try, Adrian!
0. Event flyer at the bottom of this bulletin
1. This is a very worthy cause. We need our LEGAL fireworks. The children -- our new little patriots -- need to experience that traditional accent on the glorious national birthday -- as do we all. If you can't make it to this event, donations will certainly help, in any case, to better celebrate our great good fortune of living in this land -- and the very good fortune for humankind, in the existence and nature of this blessed nation.
2. Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7:30. Please, no folks younger than 13.
3. Location:
Steeltown Coffee & Tea695 Railroad Ave
Pittsburg, CA 94565
4. Click here for more details ... IT PROMISES TO BE A GRAND TIME!!!
[9:45 pm update: It was a grand time. This was our home town, feeling like a home town, doing a very fine thing, and having a blast -- a lot of that goes on here, I've noticed -- lucky us!
Special thanks to Adrian Badger, owner of Steeltown Coffee & Tea, who is the driving force behind this effort to insure that the 4th is celebrated as the founders intended. He is always producing good chain-reactions in and for the community -- and he deserves our grateful support.]
[9:45 pm update: It was a grand time. This was our home town, feeling like a home town, doing a very fine thing, and having a blast -- a lot of that goes on here, I've noticed -- lucky us!
Special thanks to Adrian Badger, owner of Steeltown Coffee & Tea, who is the driving force behind this effort to insure that the 4th is celebrated as the founders intended. He is always producing good chain-reactions in and for the community -- and he deserves our grateful support.]
Help bring Fireworks back to PIttsburg in 2013. The Broadway Revue is raising funds to do just that. Get your tickets today! Email not displaying correctly?
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BROADWAY REVUE
Fireworks Fundraiser
Get your $25 tickets TODAY, prices are $35 at the door!
APRIL FRIDAY
7:30PM
We are still working hard to bring fireworks back to Pittsburg for 2013, but we can't do it without your help.
Our Torch Song Revue in February was a smash hit and a sellout, raising $1,600. Don't miss out on the Broadway Revue which promises to be even more entertaining!
100% of the net proceeds from this show go to the fireworks fund.
Get your tickets today!
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CONTENTS TABLE #1 ============ LIFE TOOLS & THREATS (Updated 5/30)
Posted: 8 May 13
26 July 13 -- I'M RUNNING WAY BEHIND IN UPDATING THIS PAGE
Friends, as explained in my bulletin, "TEMPORARY SLOW-DOWN IN BLOG UPDATING -- an explanation," I am necessarily behind in my updating of things. Yet, I really would like this page to be a sort of a "menu" of timeless bulletins. I'll get back to updating as soon as I can, unless I figure out something even better. Happy Friday to you all == D.Nelson
1. Purpose
To list, all in one place, following this introduction, an accumulation of bulletins of an especially enduring character.
Specific accumulator-categories included below are:
0. GENERAL RESOURCES (all levels of news sources, City & County government, etc)
2. Background
a. Many of these special bulletins were not placed on the seasonal "Blog Contents Tables" at the top of the bulletin board -- since those pages stress sequence. You've probably noticed that I've been shifting many of these "orphans" around the bulletin board as I work on Version 2.0 of this City-Journal.
b. This accumulator is the "next-to-the last step," on the way to a better presentation for these and future bulletins. I must stabilize permanent locations for such as this, with easier and more logical interface access -- and ease of automation for my small "staff" -- and I shall. That's one of the things Version 2.0 is about.
c. Please remember that this entire blog is PRELIMINARY during these early years -- in mostly rough, imperfect draft form. I find that the information just can't wait while I get "all my ducks in a row." I simply MUST go public with this system-building tool (the PCJ), as-is, despite my discomfort at widely revealing apparent (and real) flaws in my work. I often see them, but must keep pressing on with everything on my lengthy list, simultaneously.
d. Also, you need to understand that, for now, this PCJ-component (of larger systems to come) is a "one-man show," so I have lots of balls I have to keep in the air at the same time. Once things take hold, I will have something solid and sufficiently thought-out around which to build and empower a business organization, "The Mentor Enterprises / ELMS" (working title) to take over from me. Then things will really fly toward completest fulfillment for us. Meanwhile, I will install stand-alone systems and system-groups, as these become available -- for immediate use. Later, the corporation will be responsible for refinement and perpetuation.
e. Finally, as do we all, I have the usual human vulnerabilities -- the unexpected and unpredictable constraints and opportunities that scramble best-laid plans -- including needing a few days break, from time-to-time. But "overcoming" is the order of the days, months, and years. This is not an apology or complaint -- just giving you enough information (I hope) so you can better endure the wait for me to do all I've set out to do.
David Nelson
0. GENERAL RESOURCES
4. ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE
5. HOUSEHOLD, HOME LIFE, & SAFETY
6. FINANCIAL & CONSUMER SAFETY ISSUES
7. THE MILITARY SERVICES & PATRIOTISM
8. POLITICS
David Nelson
All Original Content © 2013 , The MENTOR Enterprises / ELMS, All Rights Reserved -- BUT, I hereby suspend those rights, to this extent: You may freely copy and pass this along, if you think it will do some good -- as long as it's free of charge, unchanged, and you include this statement.
26 July 13 -- I'M RUNNING WAY BEHIND IN UPDATING THIS PAGE
Friends, as explained in my bulletin, "TEMPORARY SLOW-DOWN IN BLOG UPDATING -- an explanation," I am necessarily behind in my updating of things. Yet, I really would like this page to be a sort of a "menu" of timeless bulletins. I'll get back to updating as soon as I can, unless I figure out something even better. Happy Friday to you all == D.Nelson
1. Purpose
To list, all in one place, following this introduction, an accumulation of bulletins of an especially enduring character.
Specific accumulator-categories included below are:
0. GENERAL RESOURCES (all levels of news sources, City & County government, etc)
- Emergency & Disaster Readiness
- Health
- Education, Mental Development, & Self-Improvement
- Entertainment & Leisure
- Household, Home Life, & Safety
- Financial & Consumer Safety Issues
- The Military Services
- Politics
- Society, in General
2. Background
a. Many of these special bulletins were not placed on the seasonal "Blog Contents Tables" at the top of the bulletin board -- since those pages stress sequence. You've probably noticed that I've been shifting many of these "orphans" around the bulletin board as I work on Version 2.0 of this City-Journal.
b. This accumulator is the "next-to-the last step," on the way to a better presentation for these and future bulletins. I must stabilize permanent locations for such as this, with easier and more logical interface access -- and ease of automation for my small "staff" -- and I shall. That's one of the things Version 2.0 is about.
c. Please remember that this entire blog is PRELIMINARY during these early years -- in mostly rough, imperfect draft form. I find that the information just can't wait while I get "all my ducks in a row." I simply MUST go public with this system-building tool (the PCJ), as-is, despite my discomfort at widely revealing apparent (and real) flaws in my work. I often see them, but must keep pressing on with everything on my lengthy list, simultaneously.
d. Also, you need to understand that, for now, this PCJ-component (of larger systems to come) is a "one-man show," so I have lots of balls I have to keep in the air at the same time. Once things take hold, I will have something solid and sufficiently thought-out around which to build and empower a business organization, "The Mentor Enterprises / ELMS" (working title) to take over from me. Then things will really fly toward completest fulfillment for us. Meanwhile, I will install stand-alone systems and system-groups, as these become available -- for immediate use. Later, the corporation will be responsible for refinement and perpetuation.
e. Finally, as do we all, I have the usual human vulnerabilities -- the unexpected and unpredictable constraints and opportunities that scramble best-laid plans -- including needing a few days break, from time-to-time. But "overcoming" is the order of the days, months, and years. This is not an apology or complaint -- just giving you enough information (I hope) so you can better endure the wait for me to do all I've set out to do.
David Nelson
THE LIST OF SPECIAL-PURPOSE BULLETINS
(This list is not complete in all areas, yet, but will be)
- TERRITORIAL DAILY NEWS SOURCES: Local and beyond
- Area Newsletter Accumulator
- CELEBRATING CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
- CALENDAR: Pittsburg's Neighborhood Program Events 4/13 to 6/1
- CC COUNTY: Supervisor Glover's Winter/Spring 2013 Newsletter
- COUNTY GOVERNMENT ACTIVITY REVIEW -- 5th District, Contra Costa County
- PCJ STRATEGIC APPROACH: Emergency & Disaster Readiness Element
- FLASH!!! COUNTY-WIDE ALERT -- CERT -- Life or Death!!!
- EMERGENCY PLAN: PRIVATE: ALL Emergencies
- First Aid Information and More (Menu Option: "Quick Access")
- 52 Disaster Tactics: SURVIVE ANYTHING!! Popular Mechanics -- 4/13
- EMERGENCY READINESS: Important Documents
- EMERGENCY PLAN: PRIVATE: Drinking Water
- EMERGENCY WATER: Is it Safe to Store BOTTLED WATER in Hot Cars?
- EMERGENCY PLAN: PRIVATE: Food
- FAMILY: EMERGENCY READINESS: BASIC -- The Pledge
- BASIC "CERT" DISASTER APPROACH
- DISASTER PREPAREDNESS -- Personal Transport
2. HEALTH
- HEALTH: Daily Information Accumulator (#2) - Most Recent
- HEALTH: Daily Information Accumulator (#1) thru 8/6/12
- NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK 2013 (April 1-7)
- HEALTH: Seasonal Allergy Treatments for Children
3. EDUCATION, MENTAL DEVELOPMENT, & SELF-IMPROVEMENT
- LIFE-THREATS: CYBER-BULLYING -- Online Assaults
- MAJOR BREAK-THROUGH: The Kahn Academy
- LIFE-TOOL ACCUMULATOR: PHILOS & TECH: (an experiment)
- LIFE-TOOLS: The Genius Within? England's Smartest Family
- LIFE-TOOL: SECOND LANGUAGE: Why learn Spanish?
- LIFE-TOOLS: HOW TO STUDY IN SCHOOL & FOR LIFE
- LIFE-TOOLS: Education: ABC's of Student Success... and more!
- LIFE-THREAT: ANGER MIS-MANAGEMENT
- LIFE-TOOLS: FREE LEGAL ADVICE
- LIFE-THREAT: BULLIES
- USA.gov -- MENTOR THE CHILDREN!!!
- New Tool Helps Students Choose a College - Senator Boxer
- Strengthening Afterschool Programs - Senator Boxer
- EDUCATION: LOS MEDANOS COLLEGE SHOWS ITS STUFF -- AND SHINES!
- APRIL IS NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
- Developmental Disabilities in Children -- Early Screening and Intervention Can Help
- The White House -- Mapping the Human Brain
- Enhancing School Safety - Senator Boxer
- APRIL IS NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
- Developmental Disabilities in Children -- Early Screening and Intervention Can Help
4. ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE
5. HOUSEHOLD, HOME LIFE, & SAFETY
- HOUSEHOLD HANDYMAN (or Woman) ACCUMULATOR
- Teen Safe Driving: What You Need to Know - State Senator DeSaulnier
- DRIVER SAFETY: FROSTY OR WET CAR WINDOWS IN THE MORNING
- SAFE DRIVER STRATEGY: Horrendous! Sad! Invaluable!
6. FINANCIAL & CONSUMER SAFETY ISSUES
- APRIL IS FINANCIAL CAPABILITY MONTH
- Senator Boxer's GRANTS Newsletter - Includes 33 new or updated FEDERAL GRANT opportunities
- REJECT SCAMS & HOAXES!! FAST FACT-CHECKER TOOLS!!!
- INTERNET SECURITY -- Protecting Bank and Facebook Accounts
- HOLIDAY SCAMS AND MALWARE ALERT!!!!
- SCAM ADVISORY -- WAKA WALMART GIFT CARDS
- SCAM ADVISORY -- 12/13/12 -- TRILEGIANTS
- National Consumer Protection Week (March 3-9)
- SCAM ALERT! "Work-From-Home" Scam
- USA.gov -- HOW TO AVOID SWEEPSTAKES SCAMS
- Are you eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)? -- State Senator DeSaulnier
7. THE MILITARY SERVICES & PATRIOTISM
- The Other Day, I was Touched by a HERO OF WAR!
- MILITARY-COMMUNITY DISCOUNTS/BENEFITS ACCUMULATOR
- Reducing the Backlog of VA Disability Claims -- Senator Boxer
- Honoring Vietnam Veterans - Senator Boxer
- HOW TO GET A U.S. FLAG THAT HAS FLOWN OVER THE CAPITOL
8. POLITICS
- CALIFORNIA POLITICS ~~ A Fast, Fascinating Look!
- CALIFORNIA STATE OF THE STATE 2013 ADDRESS (Text & Video)
- HEROES: To help save this world, we need EVERY HERO we can get & 211
- VOLUNTEERISM Gets a Big Boost From Pittsburg's Mayor
- TWO OF LIFE'S GOLDEN KEYS: To Over 1000 Gov't Benefit Programs
- FOR THE INNOCENT: Category 2: ANIMALS
- IF YOU KNOW OF ANY WEB-SITE OF PUBLIC INTEREST ...
MUCH, MUCH MORE TO FOLLOW
David Nelson
All Original Content © 2013 , The MENTOR Enterprises / ELMS, All Rights Reserved -- BUT, I hereby suspend those rights, to this extent: You may freely copy and pass this along, if you think it will do some good -- as long as it's free of charge, unchanged, and you include this statement.
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