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Erie PA News and Events for Friday October 26, 2007
Posted by Dennis on October 26, 2007
US District Judge Sean McLaughlin has given Allegheny College until December 3 to reveal the names of two users at the college that the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) allege illegally downloaded music. Mike - if the lawyers will let you talk about it, chime in.
Since GoErie.com dropped the registration requirement, traffic to their web site has more than doubled. According to Alexa.com, the site had a 3 month average rank of 185,614 and yesterday it was 89,500 which has been about their daily rank. (If you’re wondering, ErieBlogs.com has a 3 month average of 217,683.) Other than a couple of spam emails over the years, makes you wonder why they forced registration upon potential readers if they never did anything with the info.
And if you’re wondering about the comments at the bottom of articles, GoErie.com is using Topix.net. They’re all listed in the Erie Forum section. Ironic that Topix.net is being used as GoErie.com was one of only four news sources out of thousands that asked that their content not be used on the site when Topix.net launched in 2004. The then CEO of Topix.net is a native of Pittsburgh and was frustrated that they didn’t want the extra traffic inclusion would bring.
The Erie City School District received $291,500 and the Crawford Central School District received $123,500 in grants for afterschool programs and other activities. The funding, provided through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, is administered by the U S Department of Education.
VX Corporation, specializing in CAD/CAM for plastic products and molds, announces that VX CAD/CAM has been selected by the Erie Institute of Technology for use in their new manufacturing and technology programs. Erie Institute of Technology has recently added six new manufacturing programs and a new 50,000 square foot training center in Erie that includes computer labs for running CAD/CAM software and machine tools for providing hands on training. “VX CAD/CAM will have a big impact on our mold design and mold making programs. With VX mold design software, students will learn how to import models, fix undercuts, gaps and poorly defined draft angles while realizing the advantages of using software with built-in plastic processing know-how,” said Kit Carson, CNC Program Director.
In Thursday night football, Erie Strong Vincent crushed Franklin 56-14.
Dan Trainor, commissioner of the National Premier Soccer League, said that he doesn’t have a “final confirmation on the Northeast teams but will have a better understanding after this weekend. Once we establish which teams will be playing we will post them to the web site.” Teams that might join the NPSL next season include Erie, PA, Allentown, PA, Lancaster, PA, the New York Athletic Club; Farmington, Conn, and Bangor, Maine.
Mike Machuga lost in mach play and cashed for $1200 at the 2007 USBC Masters, the first Major of the 2007-08 Denny’s Pro Bowlers Tour.
The 19th annual Erie Zoo Boo runs 6-9 pm, October 12-30. Admission is $4.50 for adults (ages 12 and up), $3.50 for children 2-11, and children under 2 will be admitted free.
The Belle Valley Volunteer Fire Department Valley Of The Ghouls - Haunted House will be held October 25-27 and 29. Admission is just $5. Ghouling begins at 7:30 and lasts until 11 pm.
The Erie Playhouse production of Frankenstein opens Friday Oct 26 and runs through Nov 11.
The Great Lakes Film Association is holding “An All Out Halloween Costume Party” on Saturday October 27 at 8 pm. The classic “A Clockwork Orange” will be screened and then stick around for great music by Matty B and the Dirty Pickles.
Gannon University’s Center for Teaching Excellence on Saturday, Oct 27 will host a celebratory event for teachers who have completed their National Board Certification. The event, National Board Certification Celebration and Information, will run from 10 am to 5 pm at the Center, room 2019 of the Palumbo Academic Center, 824 Peach Street, and in the Yehl Room, Waldron Center, 124 West 7th Street. The event will include a number of presentations and planning group sessions. Teachers from grades K-12 from across Pennsylvania are expected to participate. The event is designed both to recognize teachers who have completed their national certification and promote the value of the certification, said Linda S Cook, director, Center for Teaching Excellence at Gannon University, Pennsylvania National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. She said certification is an “extremely valuable professional development experience” for teachers. Nationally, however, only about 2 percent of teachers are certified.
The Mexican state of Oaxaca was embroiled in a serious crisis last year that began when a local teachers’ union went on strike. The bitter, bloody conflict lasted more than seven months and resulted in at least 18 deaths. On Monday, Oct 29, an activist who witnessed the struggle firsthand will give a guest lecture at Gannon University to discuss the tragedy and share lessons learned from the suffering of the Oaxacan people. Miguel Angel Vasquez de la Rosa will be the speaker for “The Oaxaca Crisis and the Roots of Migration.” His lecture will begin at 7 pm in the Yehl Room of the Waldron Campus Center, 124 West Seventh Street. It is free and open to the public and also will offer English-Spanish translation.
Zoologist and Emmy-winning television personality Jeff Corwin will share “Tales from the Field” during the next Speaker Series presentation at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. Corwin, best known as host of The Jeff Corwin Experience and Corwin’s Quest on the cable network Animal Planet, will speak at 7:30 pm on Thursday, November 1, in the McGarvey Commons of the college’s Reed Union Building. His presentation is free and open to the public. Corwin will handle live reptiles during his talk, and afterwards will sign copies of his book, Living on the Edge: Amazing Relationships in the Natural World. The book will be available for purchase that evening in Penn State Behrend’s bookstore.
The Venango Digital Film Association will be holding it first Film Festival November 2 and 3. The festival will feature films of all genres, but will focus on local filmmakers and films set within the region. Screenings will be held on November 2nd at the Barrow Civic Theatre in Franklin from 7pm until 9pm and on November 3rd at the Latonia in Oil City from 7pm until 9pm at a cost of five dollars for admittance. Workshops are also being held on Nov 3rd at the Latonia from 9am until 5pm, topics include: lighting, sound, editing, making family dvds and camcorders demystified. The cost is $10 each or $40 for all. Eligibility: Ages 14 to Adult (filmmakers under 18 must include letters of permission from a parent with their submissions) . Filmmaker must live in Western Pennsylvania, or the film must reflect a theme or subject of the region. Film Length and Format: 10 to 30 minutes. DVD submissions are preferred but VHS entries will also be accepted. We cannot accept entries on mini-DV tape, hard drives, 35mm film, or other formats. Entry Fee: $20 per submission, checks or money orders made payable to the Oil City Arts Council. Please note that submissions will not be returned unless accompanied by a pre-paid, self-addressed envelope. Mailing Address: Venango Digital Film Association Film Festival, PO Box 1082, Franklin, PA 16323. Deadline: All entries must be received by Friday, 19 October. Contact: Michael Dittman at simpub@hotmail.com or visit http://www.joannwheelerfineart.com/vdfa/index.html for more details.
Gannon University on Sunday, Nov 4 will host its annual Fall Open House. Students and their parents can attend an optional mass at 11 am in the Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel, 512 Peach Street. Registration will begin at 11:30 am in the lobby of the Waldron Campus Center, 124 West Seventh Street. Students can enter Scholarship Contests in eight academic disciplines: English, French, Spanish, German, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, and Education. Contest winners are eligible for annual scholarships up to $3,000 should they decide to enroll at Gannon. For more information on Fall Open House, contact the Gannon University Office of Admissions at (814) 871-7240, or 1-800-GANNON-U.
Drive to benefit The Second Harvest Food Bank of Erie, Pa. The event, being held November 9-10 at the Historical Roadhouse Theater in Erie, PA, features 24 Continuous Hours of films produced by Erie Area Film Makers. Admission to the Theater is simply a Donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank in the form of cash or a non-perishable food item. Films to be featured include “Fist Of The Vampire” by Len Kabasinksi, “Chasing Darkness” by Jason Hull, “Virgin Pockets” by Paul Gorman as well as the World Premiere of “Aspiring Psychopath” by Ryan Cavalline plus films by local favorites Dustin Austin, Monster Mark, Matt Detisch, Lisa Seelinger and many more. Many of the Film Makers will be on hand with members of their cast and crew to accept donations at the Theater. Todd Humes (“Chasing Darkness”), Marie Madison (“Virgin Pockets”) and Shannon Solo (“Wolf At The Door”) will be among the many local Actors and Actresses on hand to accept donations. This event is designed to put focus on the local issues of poverty, homelessness and hunger during the Thanksgiving Holiday when far too many families in our community go without enough food. And absolutely no one will be turned away. The event’s organizer and local Film Maker Paul Gorman explains. “Poverty is one of the issues we’re dealing with locally. If there’s anyone in the community who couldn’t afford to attend a local film during the year, now is a great opportunity to do so. Even with the relatively low cost of ticket prices here in town, many families are still unable to afford tickets to our shows. This is one of the ways the film makers here are offering a remedy. Anyone with a donation of any kind will be let into the screenings. And if someone comes down who just can’t afford a donation, well, they’ll be let in too. Keep in mind that films like Len Kabasinki’s “Swamp Zombies” and Jason Hull’s “Chasing Darkness” sold out during their initial releases here in Erie so here’s another opportunity to see these great films and make a much needed contribution to our community.” The first screening begins at 7:30 pm on Friday November 9th and will continue through 8 pm Saturday night when our last film is screened. After, The Great Lakes Film Association is hosting a Wine and Cheese Reception for the Erie Area Film Makers that’s open to the public, so anyone interested can come meet the Film Makers and learn a bit more about the growing, vibrant film community in Erie, PA. For a complete schedule of films, please visit Films For Food at www.myspace.com/filmsforfood. For more information on the event, or to make a contribution, you may contact Paul Gorman at gmdfilms@verizon.net or by phone at (814) 572-1461. This event is made possible by generous contributions from The Roadhouse Theater, Hagen Business Machines, The Great Lakes Film Association as well as the Film Makers, Casts, Crews and Technicians in the Erie Area Film Community.
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” will be shown at the Roadhouse Theatre, 145 West 11th St, on Thursday Nov 15 at 8 pm. Proceeds benefit the Great Lake Film Association.
Do you want to know how to expand your sales to the European markets? Learn about product regulatory aspects for goods entering the EU. Understand the importance of Exhibitions in the EU and how trade shows weigh into the overall concept of doing business in the EU. The Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission is holding a workshop in Mercer on Nov 15. Cost is $35. To register please contact Lori Moore, or phone (814) 677-4800 Ext 104.
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Student Scholarship Auction Committee has announced that the College will hold the 14th Annual Student Scholarship Fund Auction at the new Erie Bayfront Convention Center on Friday Nov 16 with the purpose of providing scholarships to their students. The program opens at 6 pm with a silent auction, followed by dinner at 7 pm and a live auction at 8 pm. For reservations contact the LECOM Communications Office (814) 866-8125 or (814) 860-5125. You may also send a request for ticket information by Email: communications@lecom.edu. RSVP by November 2.
Posted by Dennis at October 26, 2007 7:06 AM
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