Statistics take “millions of dollars” and “years to analyze” says Library staff in begging off the task I just attended an interesting local board meeting where every local problem, and they are legion, was touched upon or hinted at in an indirect manner. How the Library Board came to be the nexus of that, I [...]
Another curious find at the Porterville Friends of the Library “Dusty Book” sale: This mass paperback autobiography (“as told to Richard G. Hubler”) . Published in 1965, probably at the beginning of his campaign to become Governor of California, this looks to be nothing short of propaganda and marketing. Probably not meant to be read [...]
The Universe doesn’t care what you believe
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Captain Lou, Captain Lou … Captain Lou Albano, a former professional wrestler and actor (though never a sea captain), recently passed away at the age of 76 of natural causes. In the wake of his death, searches surged on the man and his unique body of work. Still, despite his accomplishments in the wrestling world and [...]
WASHINGTON – Thousands of gay rights supporters marched Sunday from the White House to the Capitol, demanding that President Barack Obama keep his promises to allow gays to serve openly in the military and work to end discrimination against gays. via Gay rights advocates march on DC, divided on Obama – Yahoo! News.
OK, working on a new feature for this blog! I thought y’all might like a look into the types of books that draw my interest. I will elaborate on specific ones from time to time, and use their content as a jumping off point for various blog essays. To that extent I have added a [...]
Now Tom said “Mom, wherever there’s a cop beatin’ a guy Wherever a hungry newborn baby cries Where there’s a fight ‘gainst the blood and hatred in the air Look for me Mom I’ll be there Wherever there’s somebody fightin’ for a place to stand Or decent job or a helpin’ hand Wherever somebody’s strugglin’ [...]
Michael Shelton, pastor at First Baptist Church and a resident of Porterville, wrote an op-ed piece published today in the local paper that congratulates the Council for an action it did not take: I want to go on record and applaud the Porterville City Council for taking a definitive stand on the issue of marriage. [...]
This Statement was read into the record immediately following the historic vote on August 4th when the Porterville City Council voted 3-2 rejecting a resolution to oppose mark Leno’s (D-SF) SB 54 bill. The bill would, if passed, clarify issues for same sex couples who are legally married in other states and then arrive in [...]
After the jump is the full text of the Resolution that Porterville’s City Council considered and rightfully rejected on August 4, 2009. Earlier, I reported the brief results and a statement from Shannon Minter, Legal Director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) RESOLUTION NO. _______-2009 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE [...]
Lots of drama last night to report. Expect a flurry of posts over the next couple of days. This is good news, very good news. Let’s start with a simple summary of the results and a quote: The only City Council in the entire State of California to pass a resolution in favor of Prop [...]
Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of Porterville Sunday service is at 10:30 am; coffee and visiting at 10:15 am 135 E. Harrison (Corner of Harrison Ave. and Fourth St.) Porterville, CA 93257 For additional information call 782-1724 Our website is: http://UUFellowship.homestead.com/UUFellowship.html July programs coordinated by Terry Crewse July 19 “Equality U” A feature length documentary following a group [...]
Contents: Service Schedule July 4th Picnic and Fireworks Kosher Meat Available Rabbi Neal Weinberg High Holiday Schedule Garage Sale Donations Requested Jewish Cookbook Available Savemart Shares Card Reminder June Birthday Wishes How is Tisha B’Av Important to Jews Today? Rabbi Bill Berk High Holidays Preparation Announcement Please Get Well Supporters Vacation Suggestions July Wedding Anniversary [...]
Gay marriage bill signed into law in New Hampshire This in today from what has historically been the staunchest Republican enclave in New England today: CONCORD, N.H. – New Hampshire became the sixth state to legalize gay marriage Wednesday in a move that reflects the state’s changing demographics from reliably Republican and conservative to younger [...]
This JUST IN, on Very Short Notice for me: I am Casting Extras in a film scene for a Hollywood Feature called “Pickin’ and Grinnin’” . What a great way to spend the holiday afternoon with your family and loved ones and see how movies are made by being in one! The Scene is a [...]
This week a new web site was launched for the short film Tender as Hellfire, filmed in Porterville, California. With the film’s full April schedule of Film Festival playings about to begin, the new site features never before production photos, along with cast, crew, and the film’s trailer. Join me in wishing Jason wonderful success [...]
Poetry Slam – Outsider Art 1 Night 1 Chance 2 Make a Statement Wednesday, April 1: No Fool’s Day Teak & Batik and Easelheads is The Plantation Where: 320 West Main, Visalia When:6-9 PM Need More Info?: 559-734-4084 Admission: $5 Want to be on stage? Call: 559 – 738-0130 Art 559-781-2315 Poetry Sponsored by: Sequoia [...]
The meeting room was filed to overflowing last night, more chairs set up and another section opened up as over 200 people poured into the Senior Center for the Forest Service meeting discussing the future of access around Lake Isabella and the surrounding mountains. Forest Supervisor Tina Terrel opened the meeting and asked if the [...]
I am sad for her family’s loss, but I am also at least a little disappointed to know with certainty that I am not the only person in Porterville to have been run over by their own car. While I didn’t exactly walk away, I didn’t exactly win my Man vs. Jeep battle either. UPDATE: [...]
Since last month’s Wild Update, I have volunteered to assist this fine organization. I encourage all readers to assist in helping Wildplaces empower the youth of the Porterville area to understand and value the land above the town, which is so different from their home environments. WildPlaces’ Mission: WildPlaces is a community based non-profit organization [...]
Tomorrow thru Thursday are the rates for the World Ag Expo in nearby Tulare. Unlike last year’s unseasonably warm weather, this year it looks more typical for early February. We go some soaking rain over the weekend, through the wee hours of Monday morning. Expect temps in the low to mid 50s all week, with [...]
Porterville in one of the top dairy producing counties in the country. I think we provide ~36% of the milk for California, before even thinking about cheese. Recently, there have been stories in the news about how the dairy farms have been hit hard to the point that the farmers are trying to sell large [...]