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DARWIN DAY 2009 EVENTS: Feb. 12, 2009
Darwin's 200th birthday, to be celebrated by the GLOBAL community as a toast to the common good of all humanity. We will all want to develop events to Celebrate Darwin, Science and Humanity and come together as one human family in appreciation of verifiable knowledge that has been acquired solely through human curiosity and ingenuity. Scientific knowledge has been of great value to all of us.
Darwin Day Celebration at St. Francis University
Date and Time: 2009-02-12 19:00:00
Activities:
Professor Emeritus of Biology, Dr. Lawrence Pion, is invited to speak on Charles Darwin in celebration of the 200th birthday anniversary. Students from Biol 402/Evolution class will be on hand to discuss "Darwinism," or evolution by natural selection, as the unifying principle of the biological sciences, using handouts and informal discussion. Refreshments (birthday cake) will be provided.
Address:
202 Sullivan Hall
St Francis University
Loretto/PA 15940 UNITED STATES
Sponsor: Biology Dept., St. Francis University
Contact: John J. Trimble
Email: jtrimble_at_francis.edu
Phone: (814) 472-3319
Darwin Day and Evolution Teach In
Date and Time: 2009-02-15 13:00:00
Event Website: http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/news/fullrelease.php?which=367
Activities:
The free afternoon program features short “teach in” talks in galleries by renowned University of Pennsylvania and other experts, curator-led tours of Penn Museum’s National Science Foundation-funded evolution exhibition "Surviving, The Body of Evidence," and a physical anthropologist’s “touchables” corner with casts of hominid skulls and other bones. An “Origins” scavenger hunt, a family program on dinosaurs, a game of Evolutionary Twister, an orchid display, and the opportunity to play some badminton, reputedly a favorite pastime of the evolutionary thinker, are also part of the afternoon. Darwin himself (or a reasonable likeness) promises to make an appearance to enjoy the festivities—and partake of the free birthday cake!
The Darwin Day celebration is a highlight of Philadelphia’s city-wide YEAR OF EVOLUTION series of exhibitions and special programs, (http://www.yearofevolution.org April 19, 2008 through May 2009), and several of the cultural organizations offering programming during the year will be at the afternoon event, with information and special displays. The Academy of Natural Sciences, the American Philosophical Society (APS), the Wagner Free Institute of Science, and the Philadelphia Zoo bring Darwin and evolution-related activities and information to the event.
Address:
Unviersity of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology
3260 South Street
Philadelphia/PA 19104 UNITED STATES
Sponsor: Penn Museum
Contact: Pam Kosty
Email: pkosty_at_sas.upenn.edu
Phone: 215/898-4045
Ben Franklin Thinking Society's Darwin Day Discussion
Date and Time: 2009-02-08 10:30:00
Event Website: http://www.meetup.com/thinkingsociety/
Activities:
The Ben Franklin Thinking Society is a every person think tank that meets regular to discuss a variety of topics. This meeting will be devoted to Darwin and evolution in honor of this occasion.
Address:
136 s. 15th st
Philadelphia/PA 19102 UNITED STATES
Sponsor:
Contact: Mike
Email: mtweed_at_thinkingsociety.org
BLOGGING PENNSYLVANIA:
Lefty Blogs Pennsylvania: a roundup of Progressive News in Pennsylvania
Keystone Politics: Politics around Pennsylvania
Progress Pittsburgh is building a broad coalition of progressives to transform the governance of our city. Decades of mismanagement by directionless leadership and regressive machine politics have put our city at the brink of collapse. We need a transformation: new vision, new blood, and a new democratic process. We are working to make this transformation happen.
The Pennsylvania Progressive, brining you Pennsylvania News and Politics from a...well, PROGRESSIVE view.
THE HUDDLER: A Pittsburgh blog, political rag, cyber tabloid, and place to hear the word on the street, from the outside looking in
Some Stories of Interest:
Rendell Plans to Consolidate 80% of School Districts
Bank of America takes YOUR Money then Screws You...and on a related note, AIG, after taking YOUR money: AIG to Pay $450 Million in Bonuses...and on a related note: Fat Cats Forced Onto Diet
Luzerne County President Judge Muroski says he will clean house...and for some background story: Luzerne County Judges Suspended
Philadelphia City Council Votes to Support the Single-Payer Healthcare
What Philadelphia Does Right: The Foreclosure Diversion Program
Pittsburgh City Council District 6 in Play for May Primary
College Republican leader Adam LaDuca: Unrepentant Racist. I'd call him a disgusting loser!
Conference on Great Lakes Cities - March 12-14, 2009
This Miracle Brought to You by America’s Unions
Pennsylvania's Coal Ash Ponds: It seems coal has its own waste problem. This is why coal isn't a good solution for our energy needs. "Clean coal" costs as much as current technology wind power but is far worse for the environment. Energy efficieny...wind...solar... and bioenergy are the way to go into the future.
Dems choose Westwood woman for council race--Theresa Smith of Westwood is the Democratic Party's official candidate in the Feb. 3 special election in Pittsburgh City Council District 2.
Pennsylvania's Proposition H8 Supporters
Alternative Energy and Sustainable Agriculture in Pennsylvania:
Biodiesel of Pennsylvania
We believe alternative energy is the way of the future! Biodiesel is AMERICAN made fuel that helps keep our air clean and helps out farmers...not Saudi billionaires.
Biodiesel of Pennsylvania, Inc.
61 Cat Drive
White Deer, PA 17887
570 538 1041 office
Email: kalin_at_biodieselpa.com
We are located one mile off the Route 80 / Route 15 intersection: Coming off Route 80 (major East/West highway) go North on Route 15; drive about one mile. Take the White Deer exit. At bottom of ramp, make a RIGHT. Go about 200 meters. On the RIGHT you will see our Biodiesel of Pennsylvania sign with pretty fir tree landscaping. Our large modern facility is right there on Cat Drive.
Please contact us if you are:
* A fleet manager and would like more information about adding Biodiesel to your fleet.
* A municipality looking to comply with upcoming changes mandating use of biodiesel.
* A heating and oil firm looking to satisfy customers who demand biodiesel.
* A biodiesel marketer looking for fuel.
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) is a nonprofit organization working to improve the economic and social prosperity of Pennsylvania food and agriculture. We work with the farmers that grow our food, the consumers that eat the food, and those concerned with the ecological well-being of our environment and natural resources.
Alternative Energy Resources in Pennsylvania: a short summary of alternative energy resources for Pennsylvania. For more information on each technology, visit the State Energy Alternatives Technology Options page.
Here are some important progressive groups and events in Pennsylvania:
Progressive Majority Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania is the quintessential battleground state — it has been a swing state in every presidential election for more than 70 years. And it is a state where deep political work must be done to reverse the stranglehold conservatives have on the government, build a durable political infrastructure, and tip the state for progressives once and for all.
Pennsylvania is the slowest-growing of any major state in the nation. Since few new people move in, progressives must build lasting political relationships that address people's core needs and take into account their core values. Pennsylvania is a conflicted state — voters hold conflicting views on economic and social issues in different parts of the state. In short, a "one size fits all" political strategy will not work here.
That's why Progressive Majority's long-term, state-based approach to candidate recruitment and development is so well-suited to meet this challenge. Our work to identify community leaders and activists, authentic candidates who care about what's best for people and who will lead on a local agenda, is what's needed here.
Progressive Majority has leadership programs and can help progressive candidates run an efficient and successful campaign. You can sign up for email updates here.
Critical Mass
Monthly at 5:30 PM on the fourth Friday
Where: Dinosaur, Carnegie Library, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Description: Critical Mass is a celebration of bicycling as a pollution-free mode of transportation. Critical Mass is not an organization nor it is affiliated with any organization, it's an unorganized coincidence. It's a movement ... of bicycles, in the streets.
Pittsburgh Green Drinks
3rd Friday of every month
Check the website for locations & guest speakers:
http://www.biothinking.com/greendrinks/index.php?country=USA&city=Pittsburgh
Steel-City Stonewall Democrats Happy Hour
Monthly at 17:15 on the fourth Tuesday
Where: Images 965 Liberty Avenue downtown
Liberty City Stonewall Democrats
Peace Vigil Every Saturday, 10:30 AM
Intersection of Lincoln Hgwy & Oxford Valley Roads
Business Route 1 & Oxford Valley Road at the Closed Transmission Station
Langhorne, PA
Organized by Lower Bucks for Democracy
Here are a few Democracy for America groups in Pennsylvania:
Gettysburg Area DFA Meetup: will be held at the Lutheran Theological Seminary on Seminary Ridge in Gettysburg the first Wednesday of each month. We gather at 6:30 pm to chat and enjoy refreshments. Our meeting begins at 7:00 PM at the Seminary's Valentine Hall, Room 206 -- across from the Seminary Library. There is parking both in front of Valentine Hall (off Springs Ave) and in the Seminary lot next to the Library. Contact Elaine Jones for more information: elainelynchjones_at_gmail.com
Western PA DFA Monthly Meeting: second Thursday of each month, 6:00 PM, Rudy & Son Restaurant, 1641 Mercer - Grove City Rd
Philly for Change Meeting: first Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Find out more about the group at www.phillyforchange.com
Next, here are some Drinking Liberally chapters in Pennsylvania: second Thursday of each month,
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
* Third Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* The Orchards Restaurant, 1580 Orchard Dr
* Ask for the Drinking Liberally group and you'll find us.
* Hosted by Alice Elia, chambersburg (at) drinkingliberally.org
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
* Second Thursday of each month (next meeting December 13), 6:00 pm onward
* O'Rorke's Eatery & Spirits, 44 Steinwehr Avenue (second floor)
* New Location
* additional parking in National Park Service Visitor Center lot behind restaurant
* Hosted by Eileen H. Potemra, gettysburg (at) drinkingliberally.org
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
* Every Tuesday, 7:30 pm onward
* Lancaster Brewing Company, 302 N Plum St (corner of Walnut and Plum)
* Hosted by Jeff Fulmer, Monz Wenner and Cher Rineer, lancaster (at) drinkingliberally.org
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Center City
* Every Tuesday, 6:00-9:00 pm
* Tangier, 1801 Lombard St (at 18th St)
* Hosted by Brendan Skwire, philadelphia (at) drinkingliberally.org
Mount Airy
* Every Thursday, 6:30-9:00 pm
* Mermaid Inn, 7673 Germantown Ave
* Hosted by Adam Zion, mtairy (at) drinkingliberally.org
Reading, Pennsylvania
* Second and fourth Thursday of each month, 6pm onward
* Canal Street Restaurant & Pub, 535 Canal St (a few blocks past RACC along the riverfront)
* NEW LOCATION!!! Great local beer from Legacy Brewing Co. & a large selection of wines by the glass.
* NO Thanksgiving meeting, obviously. Enjoy your holiday and all those awkward political conversations with ornery family members!
* Hosted by Kim Stahler and Dan Sauder, reading (at) drinkingliberally.org
State College, Pennsylvania
* First and third Tuesday of each month, 5:30 pm onward
* Hi-Way Pizza, 428 Westerly Pky
* Hosted by Nancy Crane, statecollege (at) drinkingliberally.org
West Chester, Pennsylvania
* First Thursday of each month, 8:00 pm onward
* Ryan's Pub, 124 W Gay St (On Gay St. between Church & Darlington)
* We are still on the once a month format and we have changed the venue to Ryan's. We'll be meeting up on the 2nd floor near the bar.
* Remember, no need to feed the meters in town after 5pm- save that cash for drinks!
* Hosted by Jonathan Long, Daniel Tyman and Jamie Manos, westchester (at) drinkingliberally.org
York, Pennsylvania
* Fourth Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* The First Capital Dispensing Company, 57 N Pershing Ave (We usually secure a large table or two in the back room.)
* Hosted by Phyllis Wise, Roland Rode and Craig Thomas, york (at) drinkingliberally.org
Darwin's 200th birthday, to be celebrated by the GLOBAL community as a toast to the common good of all humanity. We will all want to develop events to Celebrate Darwin, Science and Humanity and come together as one human family in appreciation of verifiable knowledge that has been acquired solely through human curiosity and ingenuity. Scientific knowledge has been of great value to all of us.
Darwin Day Celebration at St. Francis University
Date and Time: 2009-02-12 19:00:00
Activities:
Professor Emeritus of Biology, Dr. Lawrence Pion, is invited to speak on Charles Darwin in celebration of the 200th birthday anniversary. Students from Biol 402/Evolution class will be on hand to discuss "Darwinism," or evolution by natural selection, as the unifying principle of the biological sciences, using handouts and informal discussion. Refreshments (birthday cake) will be provided.
Address:
202 Sullivan Hall
St Francis University
Loretto/PA 15940 UNITED STATES
Sponsor: Biology Dept., St. Francis University
Contact: John J. Trimble
Email: jtrimble_at_francis.edu
Phone: (814) 472-3319
Darwin Day and Evolution Teach In
Date and Time: 2009-02-15 13:00:00
Event Website: http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/news/fullrelease.php?which=367
Activities:
The free afternoon program features short “teach in” talks in galleries by renowned University of Pennsylvania and other experts, curator-led tours of Penn Museum’s National Science Foundation-funded evolution exhibition "Surviving, The Body of Evidence," and a physical anthropologist’s “touchables” corner with casts of hominid skulls and other bones. An “Origins” scavenger hunt, a family program on dinosaurs, a game of Evolutionary Twister, an orchid display, and the opportunity to play some badminton, reputedly a favorite pastime of the evolutionary thinker, are also part of the afternoon. Darwin himself (or a reasonable likeness) promises to make an appearance to enjoy the festivities—and partake of the free birthday cake!
The Darwin Day celebration is a highlight of Philadelphia’s city-wide YEAR OF EVOLUTION series of exhibitions and special programs, (http://www.yearofevolution.org April 19, 2008 through May 2009), and several of the cultural organizations offering programming during the year will be at the afternoon event, with information and special displays. The Academy of Natural Sciences, the American Philosophical Society (APS), the Wagner Free Institute of Science, and the Philadelphia Zoo bring Darwin and evolution-related activities and information to the event.
Address:
Unviersity of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology
3260 South Street
Philadelphia/PA 19104 UNITED STATES
Sponsor: Penn Museum
Contact: Pam Kosty
Email: pkosty_at_sas.upenn.edu
Phone: 215/898-4045
Ben Franklin Thinking Society's Darwin Day Discussion
Date and Time: 2009-02-08 10:30:00
Event Website: http://www.meetup.com/thinkingsociety/
Activities:
The Ben Franklin Thinking Society is a every person think tank that meets regular to discuss a variety of topics. This meeting will be devoted to Darwin and evolution in honor of this occasion.
Address:
136 s. 15th st
Philadelphia/PA 19102 UNITED STATES
Sponsor:
Contact: Mike
Email: mtweed_at_thinkingsociety.org
BLOGGING PENNSYLVANIA:
Lefty Blogs Pennsylvania: a roundup of Progressive News in Pennsylvania
Keystone Politics: Politics around Pennsylvania
Progress Pittsburgh is building a broad coalition of progressives to transform the governance of our city. Decades of mismanagement by directionless leadership and regressive machine politics have put our city at the brink of collapse. We need a transformation: new vision, new blood, and a new democratic process. We are working to make this transformation happen.
The Pennsylvania Progressive, brining you Pennsylvania News and Politics from a...well, PROGRESSIVE view.
THE HUDDLER: A Pittsburgh blog, political rag, cyber tabloid, and place to hear the word on the street, from the outside looking in
Some Stories of Interest:
Rendell Plans to Consolidate 80% of School Districts
Bank of America takes YOUR Money then Screws You...and on a related note, AIG, after taking YOUR money: AIG to Pay $450 Million in Bonuses...and on a related note: Fat Cats Forced Onto Diet
Luzerne County President Judge Muroski says he will clean house...and for some background story: Luzerne County Judges Suspended
Philadelphia City Council Votes to Support the Single-Payer Healthcare
What Philadelphia Does Right: The Foreclosure Diversion Program
Pittsburgh City Council District 6 in Play for May Primary
College Republican leader Adam LaDuca: Unrepentant Racist. I'd call him a disgusting loser!
Conference on Great Lakes Cities - March 12-14, 2009
This Miracle Brought to You by America’s Unions
Pennsylvania's Coal Ash Ponds: It seems coal has its own waste problem. This is why coal isn't a good solution for our energy needs. "Clean coal" costs as much as current technology wind power but is far worse for the environment. Energy efficieny...wind...solar... and bioenergy are the way to go into the future.
Dems choose Westwood woman for council race--Theresa Smith of Westwood is the Democratic Party's official candidate in the Feb. 3 special election in Pittsburgh City Council District 2.
Pennsylvania's Proposition H8 Supporters
Alternative Energy and Sustainable Agriculture in Pennsylvania:
Biodiesel of Pennsylvania
We believe alternative energy is the way of the future! Biodiesel is AMERICAN made fuel that helps keep our air clean and helps out farmers...not Saudi billionaires.
Biodiesel of Pennsylvania, Inc.
61 Cat Drive
White Deer, PA 17887
570 538 1041 office
Email: kalin_at_biodieselpa.com
We are located one mile off the Route 80 / Route 15 intersection: Coming off Route 80 (major East/West highway) go North on Route 15; drive about one mile. Take the White Deer exit. At bottom of ramp, make a RIGHT. Go about 200 meters. On the RIGHT you will see our Biodiesel of Pennsylvania sign with pretty fir tree landscaping. Our large modern facility is right there on Cat Drive.
Please contact us if you are:
* A fleet manager and would like more information about adding Biodiesel to your fleet.
* A municipality looking to comply with upcoming changes mandating use of biodiesel.
* A heating and oil firm looking to satisfy customers who demand biodiesel.
* A biodiesel marketer looking for fuel.
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) is a nonprofit organization working to improve the economic and social prosperity of Pennsylvania food and agriculture. We work with the farmers that grow our food, the consumers that eat the food, and those concerned with the ecological well-being of our environment and natural resources.
Alternative Energy Resources in Pennsylvania: a short summary of alternative energy resources for Pennsylvania. For more information on each technology, visit the State Energy Alternatives Technology Options page.
Here are some important progressive groups and events in Pennsylvania:
Progressive Majority Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania is the quintessential battleground state — it has been a swing state in every presidential election for more than 70 years. And it is a state where deep political work must be done to reverse the stranglehold conservatives have on the government, build a durable political infrastructure, and tip the state for progressives once and for all.
Pennsylvania is the slowest-growing of any major state in the nation. Since few new people move in, progressives must build lasting political relationships that address people's core needs and take into account their core values. Pennsylvania is a conflicted state — voters hold conflicting views on economic and social issues in different parts of the state. In short, a "one size fits all" political strategy will not work here.
That's why Progressive Majority's long-term, state-based approach to candidate recruitment and development is so well-suited to meet this challenge. Our work to identify community leaders and activists, authentic candidates who care about what's best for people and who will lead on a local agenda, is what's needed here.
Progressive Majority has leadership programs and can help progressive candidates run an efficient and successful campaign. You can sign up for email updates here.
Critical Mass
Monthly at 5:30 PM on the fourth Friday
Where: Dinosaur, Carnegie Library, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Description: Critical Mass is a celebration of bicycling as a pollution-free mode of transportation. Critical Mass is not an organization nor it is affiliated with any organization, it's an unorganized coincidence. It's a movement ... of bicycles, in the streets.
Pittsburgh Green Drinks
3rd Friday of every month
Check the website for locations & guest speakers:
http://www.biothinking.com/greendrinks/index.php?country=USA&city=Pittsburgh
Steel-City Stonewall Democrats Happy Hour
Monthly at 17:15 on the fourth Tuesday
Where: Images 965 Liberty Avenue downtown
Liberty City Stonewall Democrats
Peace Vigil Every Saturday, 10:30 AM
Intersection of Lincoln Hgwy & Oxford Valley Roads
Business Route 1 & Oxford Valley Road at the Closed Transmission Station
Langhorne, PA
Organized by Lower Bucks for Democracy
Here are a few Democracy for America groups in Pennsylvania:
Gettysburg Area DFA Meetup: will be held at the Lutheran Theological Seminary on Seminary Ridge in Gettysburg the first Wednesday of each month. We gather at 6:30 pm to chat and enjoy refreshments. Our meeting begins at 7:00 PM at the Seminary's Valentine Hall, Room 206 -- across from the Seminary Library. There is parking both in front of Valentine Hall (off Springs Ave) and in the Seminary lot next to the Library. Contact Elaine Jones for more information: elainelynchjones_at_gmail.com
Western PA DFA Monthly Meeting: second Thursday of each month, 6:00 PM, Rudy & Son Restaurant, 1641 Mercer - Grove City Rd
Philly for Change Meeting: first Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Find out more about the group at www.phillyforchange.com
Next, here are some Drinking Liberally chapters in Pennsylvania: second Thursday of each month,
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
* Third Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* The Orchards Restaurant, 1580 Orchard Dr
* Ask for the Drinking Liberally group and you'll find us.
* Hosted by Alice Elia, chambersburg (at) drinkingliberally.org
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
* Second Thursday of each month (next meeting December 13), 6:00 pm onward
* O'Rorke's Eatery & Spirits, 44 Steinwehr Avenue (second floor)
* New Location
* additional parking in National Park Service Visitor Center lot behind restaurant
* Hosted by Eileen H. Potemra, gettysburg (at) drinkingliberally.org
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
* Every Tuesday, 7:30 pm onward
* Lancaster Brewing Company, 302 N Plum St (corner of Walnut and Plum)
* Hosted by Jeff Fulmer, Monz Wenner and Cher Rineer, lancaster (at) drinkingliberally.org
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Center City
* Every Tuesday, 6:00-9:00 pm
* Tangier, 1801 Lombard St (at 18th St)
* Hosted by Brendan Skwire, philadelphia (at) drinkingliberally.org
Mount Airy
* Every Thursday, 6:30-9:00 pm
* Mermaid Inn, 7673 Germantown Ave
* Hosted by Adam Zion, mtairy (at) drinkingliberally.org
Reading, Pennsylvania
* Second and fourth Thursday of each month, 6pm onward
* Canal Street Restaurant & Pub, 535 Canal St (a few blocks past RACC along the riverfront)
* NEW LOCATION!!! Great local beer from Legacy Brewing Co. & a large selection of wines by the glass.
* NO Thanksgiving meeting, obviously. Enjoy your holiday and all those awkward political conversations with ornery family members!
* Hosted by Kim Stahler and Dan Sauder, reading (at) drinkingliberally.org
State College, Pennsylvania
* First and third Tuesday of each month, 5:30 pm onward
* Hi-Way Pizza, 428 Westerly Pky
* Hosted by Nancy Crane, statecollege (at) drinkingliberally.org
West Chester, Pennsylvania
* First Thursday of each month, 8:00 pm onward
* Ryan's Pub, 124 W Gay St (On Gay St. between Church & Darlington)
* We are still on the once a month format and we have changed the venue to Ryan's. We'll be meeting up on the 2nd floor near the bar.
* Remember, no need to feed the meters in town after 5pm- save that cash for drinks!
* Hosted by Jonathan Long, Daniel Tyman and Jamie Manos, westchester (at) drinkingliberally.org
York, Pennsylvania
* Fourth Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* The First Capital Dispensing Company, 57 N Pershing Ave (We usually secure a large table or two in the back room.)
* Hosted by Phyllis Wise, Roland Rode and Craig Thomas, york (at) drinkingliberally.org
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