City Council Meeting
Date: 6/2/2014 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Council Chambers
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, California 94565
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, California 94565
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Friday, May 23, 2014
City of Pittsburg: City Council Meeting
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Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Pittsburg, CA MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY 5/26/14/ MON/10:00 am
Posted: 23 May 14
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Date: 5/26/2014 10:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Pittsburg Veterans Memorial
Harbor Street (near Small World Park)
Pittsburg, California
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MEMORIAL DAY 2014 -- A Day Packed with Meaning (Up#4/VIDEOS)
Posted: 22 May 14
Update #1: 23 May 14 (Presidential Proclamation added)
Update #2: 23 May 14 (Video of National Honor Guard added)
Update #3: 25 May 14 (Video "Path of the Warrior" added)
Update #4: 25 May 14 (Video of Presidential Address)
2. General References:
3. Events and Resources -- National and Local:
5. Flag Custom
David Nelson
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Update #1: 23 May 14 (Presidential Proclamation added)
Update #2: 23 May 14 (Video of National Honor Guard added)
Update #3: 25 May 14 (Video "Path of the Warrior" added)
Update #4: 25 May 14 (Video of Presidential Address)
MEMORIAL DAY
Monday, 26 May 14
Monday, 26 May 14
A Day Packed with Meaning
Behold the sacred place!
(slideshow)
&
The Changing of the Guard
(video)
&
The Path of the Warrior
(video)
&
0525 -- Weekly Presidential Address: Paying Tribute to our Fallen Heroes this Memorial Day
(video)
1. Purposes of this Bulletin:Inscribed on the Tomb of the Unknowns, in the nation's capitol,
are the immortal words:
are the immortal words:
"HERE RESTS IN HONORED GLORY
AN AMERICAN SOLDIER
KNOWN BUT TO GOD."
AN AMERICAN SOLDIER
KNOWN BUT TO GOD."
Behold the sacred place!
(slideshow)
&
The Changing of the Guard
(video)
&
The Path of the Warrior
(video)
&
0525 -- Weekly Presidential Address: Paying Tribute to our Fallen Heroes this Memorial Day
(video)
- To enhance public understanding of and appreciation for this national holiday
- To publicize the proper custom for handling the US flag during this occasion (half-staff sunrise till noon)
- To present the annual PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION.
- To provide helpful links to commemorative events, locally and nationally -- and other relevancies.
2. General References:
- Origins of Memorial Day, Snopes.com (an interesting discussion)
- Tomb of the Unknowns, 3rd US Army Infantry Regiment, "The Old Guard"
- Tomb of the Unknowns, Wikipedia discussion
- The Citizen's Flag Alliance
- Memorial Day Flag Etiquette
- Memorial Day 2014, Google search
- Memorial Day, Wikipedia discussion
- Why is the national ensign half-staffed only till noon on this day?
3. Events and Resources -- National and Local:
- National Memorials Online, Google search
- Vietnam Virtual Memorial Walls (Messages often reach otherwise unreachable families)
- National Memorial Day 2014 Events, Google search
- California Memorial Day 2014 Events Google search
- San Francisco Bay Area Memorial Day 2014 Events, Google search
- Contra Costa County Memorial Day 2014 Events, Google search
- Pittsburg, CA Memorial Day 2014 Events, Google search
- Pittsburg, CA MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY 5/26/14/ MON/10:00 am
4. Presidential Proclamation -- Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2014
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
Constant in the American narrative is the story of men and women who loved our country so deeply they were willing to give their all to keep it safe and free. When a revolution needed to be won and our Union needed to be preserved, brave patriots stepped forward. When our harbor was bombed and our country was attacked on a clear September morning, courageous warriors raised their hands and said, "send me." On the last Monday of each May, our Nation comes together to honor the selfless heroes who have defended the land we love and in so doing gave their last full measure of devotion.
Today, we pause to remember our fallen troops, to mourn their loss, and to pray for their loved ones. Though our hearts ache, we find a measure of solace in knowing their legacy lives on in the families our heroes left behind -- the proud parents who instilled in their sons and daughters the values that led them to serve; the remarkable spouses who gave our Nation the person they cherished most in the world; and the beautiful children who will grow up with the knowledge that their mother or father embodied the true meaning of patriotism. To those we lost, we owe a profound debt that can never be fully repaid. But we can honor the fallen by caring for their loved ones and keeping faith with our veterans and their fellow brothers and sisters in arms.
The security that lets us live in peace, the prosperity that allows us to pursue our dreams, the freedom that we cherish -- these were earned by the blood and the sacrifices of patriots who went before. This Memorial Day, as we near the end of more than a decade of war, let us never forget their service and always be worthy of the sacrifices made in our name. And today and every day, let us pray for and hold close the families of the fallen.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Memorial Day, May 26, 2014, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and I designate the hour beginning in each locality at 11:00 a.m. of that day as a time to unite in prayer. I also ask all Americans to observe the National Moment of Remembrance beginning at 3:00 p.m. local time on Memorial Day.
I request the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, officials of the other territories subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff until noon on this Memorial Day on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels throughout the United States and in all areas under its jurisdiction and control. I also request the people of the United States to display the flag at half-staff from their homes for the customary forenoon period.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Flag at half-staff
In accordance with Flag Code section 7(m) the United States flag is to be displayed at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2014.
David Nelson
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Tuesday, May 20, 2014
PITTSBURG, CA AFTER-SCHOOL COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE / Gets a California Grant
Posted: 20 May 14
To learn more about the STS Academy, in Pittsburg, CA, and the press release, below, please visit the Institution's website.
Please note the parent-student meeting at Pittsburg High School, between 5 and 6pm, on Thursday, 29 May.
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To learn more about the STS Academy, in Pittsburg, CA, and the press release, below, please visit the Institution's website.
Please note the parent-student meeting at Pittsburg High School, between 5 and 6pm, on Thursday, 29 May.
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DEALING WITH MALICIOUS PC-SOFTWARE ATTACKS
Republished: 22 Apr 14
Posted: 21 Sep 13
2. Here's what's in my basic security arsenal, so far. They all have their strengths and weaknesses -- but, together, they make a strong and winning team for our side. Your added suggestions and opinions -- in the comment section, below -- are most welcome.
3. Surprisingly, it almost takes more time to tell than to actually use. A breeze, once you become familiar -- and even that's a breeze.
1. STANDARD GEAR -- Norton Security Suite -- came free (meaning, at no extra charge -- it's built-into total cost) with my Comcast subscription. Been around a long, long time. Proven reliability. Well-maintained. Saved my bacon, countless times. Set to run automatically. Good basics, but sometimes needs help. Whatever came with your high-speed service is probably just fine for this purpose.
Be sure to look at all things your various security software can do for you. Sometimes you need to start things, deliberately, in order to optimize -- like de-fragmenters, registry cleaners, back-ups, file clean-ups, memory and processor behaviors, and the like.
2. A PRECAUTION ON THE FREE DOWNLOADS -- Be alert -- don't rush to click check-boxes without looking closely -- Here's where you can hassle yourself -- a hasty click might give you unwanted programs, piggy-backed with the ones you wanted -- which can result in a lot of time-wasting surgery to remove them. Open eyes will reduce open-mouthed screams.
For example: You might get to a choice like this, during the downloading process: "recommended" versus "advanced or custom" checkboxes. If you wisely ignore the recommendation, you'll get to see exactly what you're getting. by clicking "custom" -- when it opens, simply uncheck what you don't want -- then, proceed with the download. I find UNWANTED TOOLBARS to be especially annoying to remove.
Some downloads offer freebies with an option to "DECLINE." I use that option often. If I want it, then I accept it -- or would have asked for it. Usually, I don't -- so, "decline" is a good buddy.
3. MALWAREBYTES -- An awesome free program -- I've loved it for years. I run this daily, to augment Norton Security Suite and the others. It finds and fixes many things that are missed. Very quick, too. It has more powerful paid versions, but the free one is satisfactory for most uses. I had used it so often, I began to feel guilty, so eventually, I bought the paid version from this loyal, reliable friend (fair is fair)
.
4. HITMAN PRO -- A phenomenal "second opinion" program -- I'm in love with it -- it does the really deep detective work for me -- This super-power is free to try for 30 days. It's so good, I had to reward them (and myself) with a purchase, for even more power (and longevity of use). You'll see. AND, IT'S FAST, FAST, FAST. (I run this automatically, on reboot and during idled periods.
5. CCLEANER -- in their own words:
"CCleaner is a freeware system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. [Additionally it contains a fully featured registry cleaner (pay attention when using this).] But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware!"
'Nuff said -- except that it's all true. (I run this every week or so)
C. Finally -- a fantastic, different-purpose program
In their own words: "The Belarc Advisor builds a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware, network inventory, missing Microsoft hotfixes, anti-virus status, security benchmarks, and displays the results in your Web browser. All of your PC profile information is kept private on your PC and is not sent to any web server."
David Nelson
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Posted: 21 Sep 13
IS YOUR PC (Not for Apple Computers*)
SLOWING DOWN
OR BEHAVING WEIRDLY?
It could be due to a stranger's sneaky mischief.
Sadly, malice or too-hasty downloads should be early suspicions.
Sadly, malice or too-hasty downloads should be early suspicions.
A little preventive & corrective
house-cleaning should save the day!
A. Purpose
1. To share some tools and experiences that might be well worth adding to your PC Security Toolboxes and regular computing routines. I often use these daily, sometimes more or less -- usually, in combination -- depending on what I'm working on -- or on the problems that have cropped up. These tools help you to both find and remove the trouble-makers.
*(Sorry, no Apple experience.
I've only used tons of PC's over 35 years -- circumstance dictates all!)
3. Surprisingly, it almost takes more time to tell than to actually use. A breeze, once you become familiar -- and even that's a breeze.
4. To make it easy for you to get these programs, I've attached handy hyperlinks to the vendors' websites, below (except for Norton Security Suites -- you'll need to get your own high-speed provider's security software directly from them)
4. CNET.COM is a good, reputable, well-documented source or gateway for free and paid downloads, but note the precautions in paragraph 2, below.
***************
B. The Straight Scoop
1. STANDARD GEAR -- Norton Security Suite -- came free (meaning, at no extra charge -- it's built-into total cost) with my Comcast subscription. Been around a long, long time. Proven reliability. Well-maintained. Saved my bacon, countless times. Set to run automatically. Good basics, but sometimes needs help. Whatever came with your high-speed service is probably just fine for this purpose.
Be sure to look at all things your various security software can do for you. Sometimes you need to start things, deliberately, in order to optimize -- like de-fragmenters, registry cleaners, back-ups, file clean-ups, memory and processor behaviors, and the like.
2. A PRECAUTION ON THE FREE DOWNLOADS -- Be alert -- don't rush to click check-boxes without looking closely -- Here's where you can hassle yourself -- a hasty click might give you unwanted programs, piggy-backed with the ones you wanted -- which can result in a lot of time-wasting surgery to remove them. Open eyes will reduce open-mouthed screams.
For example: You might get to a choice like this, during the downloading process: "recommended" versus "advanced or custom" checkboxes. If you wisely ignore the recommendation, you'll get to see exactly what you're getting. by clicking "custom" -- when it opens, simply uncheck what you don't want -- then, proceed with the download. I find UNWANTED TOOLBARS to be especially annoying to remove.
Some downloads offer freebies with an option to "DECLINE." I use that option often. If I want it, then I accept it -- or would have asked for it. Usually, I don't -- so, "decline" is a good buddy.
3. MALWAREBYTES -- An awesome free program -- I've loved it for years. I run this daily, to augment Norton Security Suite and the others. It finds and fixes many things that are missed. Very quick, too. It has more powerful paid versions, but the free one is satisfactory for most uses. I had used it so often, I began to feel guilty, so eventually, I bought the paid version from this loyal, reliable friend (fair is fair)
.
4. HITMAN PRO -- A phenomenal "second opinion" program -- I'm in love with it -- it does the really deep detective work for me -- This super-power is free to try for 30 days. It's so good, I had to reward them (and myself) with a purchase, for even more power (and longevity of use). You'll see. AND, IT'S FAST, FAST, FAST. (I run this automatically, on reboot and during idled periods.
5. CCLEANER -- in their own words:
"CCleaner is a freeware system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. [Additionally it contains a fully featured registry cleaner (pay attention when using this).] But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware!"
'Nuff said -- except that it's all true. (I run this every week or so)
***************
C. Finally -- a fantastic, different-purpose program
-- and a MUST for your toolboxes,
called BELARCADVISOR.
In their own words: "The Belarc Advisor builds a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware, network inventory, missing Microsoft hotfixes, anti-virus status, security benchmarks, and displays the results in your Web browser. All of your PC profile information is kept private on your PC and is not sent to any web server."
- This magnificent free program is an absolute blessing.
- For your own troubleshooting or to inform help-desks, here's the information you'll want to have handy -- information you might not be able to get, even if you opened your machines and looked -- so cool! So thorough! So clear! So precise! ELEGANT'S THE WORD!
- I've loved it for years, now.
- This one you won't need to run every day -- only after big changes or every few years.
- Just run it the first time and when you need to freshen up the information it provides.
- Print the results for your equipment history files.
***************
HERE'S TO HAPPIER COMPUTING
-- the world is much better that way.
David Nelson
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Monday, May 19, 2014
CIVIC MENTOR / The White House / SCIENCE and more
Posted: 19 May 14
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On Mon, May 19, 2014 at 12:09 PM, The White House <info@mail.whitehouse.gov> wrote:
Monday, May 19, 2014
Featured Science!
Next week, the White House will be filled with robots, science projects, and more. Students from around the country are headed to the 2014 White House Science Fair hosted by President Obama, and we couldn't be more excited.
With students from a broad range of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) competitions, this year's Fair will include a specific focus on girls and women who are excelling in STEM and inspiring the next generation with their work.
We're just a week away from the 2014 White House science fair -- learn more.President Barack Obama gets down on his hands and knees as he looks at the inner workings of a robot that plays soccer, built by a team from Blue Bell, Pa., as he tours science projects on display in the State Dining Room of the White House. President Obama hosted the White House Science Fair for winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competitions. October 18, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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