Showing posts with label Pittsburgh. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pittsburgh. Show all posts

September 29, 2011

4000 Bras Decorate Bridge, Against Breast Cancer

4,000 bras began flapping in the breeze, Wednesday,  on Hot Metal Bridge, Pittsburgh, high above the Monongahela, in support of breast cancer awareness.


The 'Bras Across The Bridge' is hosted by American Eagle's Aerie, in connection with the Bright Pink nonprofit group that promotes early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women.





The bras will hang on the bridge for a few weeks in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. After the campaign ends, the bras will be washed and donated. One dollar from every bra sold in Aerie stores through October -- up to a maximum of $50,000 -- will go toward Bright Pink.

July 27, 2011

Jerry Meals, I Really Just Wanted to Go Home

It's a funny night, it's a white night, so it becomes a tired today. I appreciate Jerry Meals, home-plate umpire of game this early morning, to end the game before 2am.


He really wanted to go home, I think. It's a 6 Hours and 39 minutes game. He never expected it. I did. You did. We enjoyed the long game, but it's a completely annoying to him. Yeah, I understand. It's a Instinct and Human nature.


Scott Proctor already knew it's safe. He had ceremony just after hitting supter-strong ground ball


What can I say, I'm proud of Pirates. It's never been expected in last not a few years. I have no idea, but Pirates is getting stronger and stronger.

It's a fun baseball season!

July 26, 2011

U2 Is Ready to Bang at Heinz Field.

The Irish rock band's 360 Tour, which touches down at Heinz Field tonight, is the highest-grossing tour of all time with a massive steel structure -- dubbed "The Claw" -- that takes more than four days to construct and requires 136 touring crew members and 120 local stagehands.

Pittsburgh is the penultimate stop on this run, which began in 2009 and has topped the Rolling Stones' Bigger Bang Tour, with ticket sales expected to top $700 million and fans numbering more than 7 million.

Followings are representative U2's songs (actually impossible to list them, hundreds of songs)

#1 Billboard Hot 100 singles chart
  • With or Without You.
  • I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For.

Grammy Record of the Year or Song of the Year
  • Beautiful Day
  • Walk On
  • Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own

#1 UK Chart
  • Desire
  • The Fly
  • Discothèque
  • Beautiful Day
  • Vertigo
  • Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own

Others, but fascinating songs
  • New Year's Day
  • Where the Streets Have No Name
  • One
  • Stay (Faraway, So Close!)

The Heinz History Center, Pittsburgh

As you know, Pittsburgh has lots of Museums near Downtown and Oakland. Pittsburghers enjoy those place with family, friends, and children. Even though I stay here just 3 years and I am not a citizen, but I know that it's a proud of Pittsburghers. The Heinz History Center is also one of those places.

Introduction
As the largest history museum in PA, this is the place where history comes alive. From the pre-revolutionary drama of the French & Indian War to the legendary match-ups of the Super Steelers, discover 250 years of Pittsburgh history at the Senator John Heinz History Center.

An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the History Center is the largest history museum in Pennsylvania. The 275,000 sq. ft. museum features six floors of long-term and changing exhibition space, including the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, a dynamic museum-within-a-museum, and the Library & Archives, an extensive scholarly resource documenting 250 years of life in Western Pennsylvania.

The History Center presents the most compelling stories from American history with a Western Pennsylvania connection, all in an interactive environment perfect for visitors of every age.

Address
  • 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222


Hours
  • The History Center's exhibits and Museum Shop are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The History Center is closed Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.


Admission
  • Adults: $10.00
  • Senior Citizens (62+): $9.00
  • Students with a valid school ID: $5.00
  • Children ages 4-17: $5.00
  • Children age 3 and under: Free
  • History Center Members: Free


For more information, see Heinz History Center Website.

DUI vs DWI and DUI Law In Pennsylvania

DUI and DWI are both pretty serious offenses. What's the differences? from diffen.com,

DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence and DWI stands for either Driving While Intoxicated or Driving While Impaired. Another term that is sometimes used is Operating While Impaired (OWI). All these terms relate to driving after consuming alcohol or drugs. The drugs don't have to be illegal for a DUI to be issued - they can be illegal narcotics, over the counter medication, or prescribed medication. Depending upon the state where you live, the severity of the offense may vary.

In some states, the drunk driving laws differentiate between a DUI and a DWI, where the DUI is a lesser charge. In these states, a DUI usually signifies a lesser degree of intoxication, which is determined by a person's blood alcohol level at the time of arrest. Sometimes, states will allow the charges of a DWI to be reduced to a DUI. In the case of a reduction from a DWI to a DUI, certain conditions typically must be met, such as the incident being a first offense, the defendant’s display of remorse for the action, and a blood alcohol level that was not drastically over the legal limit. For example, the state of New York differentiates between DWI and DUI by establishing a blood alcohol level of .08 as the legal limit for DWI. If a person has a blood alcohol level of .07, the charges may be reduced to a DUI, which carries a lesser punishment.

Some states (like Virginia and New Jersey) do not recognize any difference between a DUI and a DWI. As far as the laws of these states are concerned, any blood alcohol level over the specified limit is a crime that will be punished in the same manner.

In Minnesota, on the other hand, there is technically no such thing as a DUI because they only use the term DWI.

The distinction for the federal government is drawn based on severity. A DWI is issued when the blood alcohol content (BAC) is over the 0.08 limit, whereas a DUI is a less severe term, given when a persons BAC is under 0.08.


In Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania DUI Laws: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits and Implied Consent
  • "Per Se" BAC Limit: 0.08 Percent
  • Zero Tolerance (Underage) BAC Limit: 0.02 Percent
  • Enhanced Penalty (Aggravated) BAC Limit: 0.16
  • Implied Consent to Submit to BAC Test: Yes


Pennsylvania DUI Laws: Select Penalties
  • Minimum License Suspension or Revocation (1st, 2nd, 3rd offense):  none, 1 year, 1 year
  • Mandatory Alcohol Education, Assessment and Treatment: Assessment & Treatment
  • Vehicle Confiscation Possible: No
  • Ignition Interlock Device Possible: Yes

July 19, 2011

There are 8 Computing Labs in 7 Places (Buildings) around Oakland.

View University of Pittsburgh Computing Lab in a larger map

Check out the Summer Hour. It's opened later and closed earlier that regular hour.


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University of Pittsburgh, Campus Computing Lab Summer Hours

June 20, 2011

Computing Service & Systems Development Center (CSSD), University of Pittsburgh, opens some students part time jobs. It's a good opportunity to build your carriers.

You, a Pitt student, can apply job here.

Review the following job descriptions.

1. Resident Consultant
Residential Consultants (ResCons) are responsible for providing quality technical support to University students living in residence halls. This includes establishing network connectivity, providing basic software installation and support, reinstalling operating systems, eliminating malware, and general software troubleshooting.Candidates must be full-time undergraduate students, live on campus, and work 15-20 hours per week. Good academic standing is required (a minimum 2.5 QPA) to apply and must be maintained during employment. Experience with Windows and Macintosh computers and current operating systems is required. In cooperation with the University Housing Services, Res Cons are provided a room and board stipend as compensation.

2. Computer Lab Consultant
Computing Lab Consultants are responsible for maintaining the campus computing labs, resetting passwords, distributing software to students, and answering general questions. They also ensure that the computers and printers within the labs are functioning properly and that print jobs are filed in an organized manner.Computing Lab Consultants must be students, able to work 12-20 hours per week. Candidates should be familiar with Windows and/ or Macintosh computers and their current operating systems. Must be able to lift 30 pounds.A candidate must be enrolled as a student at the University of Pittsburgh in order to work part-time at Computing Services and Systems Development , is not entitled to University benefits (vacation, sick leave, tuition benefits, unemployment compensation, etc.), and may not hold any other University job.

3. OSCAR Consultant
Off-campus Student Computer Assistance and Resources (OSCAR) Consultants are responsible for providing quality technical support to University students that do not reside in the residence halls. This includes establishing network connectivity, providing basic software installation and support, reinstalling operating systems, eliminating malware, and general software troubleshooting. OSCAR Consultants must be students able to work 12-20 hours per week. Must be able to lift 30 pounds. A candidate must be enrolled as a student at the University of Pittsburgh in order to work part-time at Computing Services and Systems Development, is not entitled to University benefits (vacation, sick leave, tuition benefits, unemployment compensation, etc.), and may not hold any other University job.

4. Technical Support Consultant
Technical Support Consultants are responsible for providing computer technical support for faculty and staff at the University. Responsibilities include diagnosing computer problems and providing resolutions for Macintosh and Windows computers. Other computer related tasks may be assigned. Experience with PC hardware and operating systems is necessary. Applicants must be able to work weekdays between 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., up to 20 hours per week. Pay rate is based on experience.A candidate must be enrolled as a student at the University of Pittsburgh in order to work part-time at Computing Services and Systems Development , is not entitled to University benefits (vacation, sick leave, tuition benefits, unemployment compensation, etc.), and may not hold any other University job.

5. Clerical Assistant
Clerical assistant responsibilities include providing receptionist/front desk telephone support, clerical duties such as typing, copying and filing. Assistants also frequently provide campus delivery/courier service, including in inclement weather.This position requires a high degree of customer contact and previous experience in a professional office environment. Familiarity with using the Windows-based PC’s and programs including Microsoft Word and Excel is also required. Applicants must be able to work up to 20 hours per week between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. A candidate must be enrolled as a student at the University of Pittsburgh in order to work part-time at Computing Services and Systems Development , is not entitled to University benefits (vacation, sick leave, tuition benefits, unemployment compensation, etc.), and may not hold any other University job. Apply now.