Friday, October 30, 2009

Biographies “Last Debate By Pittsburgh Mayors Centers On Police, Public Safety - Pittsburgh Channel” plus 3 more

Biographies “Last Debate By Pittsburgh Mayors Centers On Police, Public Safety - Pittsburgh Channel” plus 3 more

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Last Debate By Pittsburgh Mayors Centers On Police, Public Safety - Pittsburgh Channel

Posted: 30 Oct 2009 06:00 AM PDT

Harris, Acklin Want More Police, Ravenstahl Says Plan Too Costly

POSTED: 9:02 am EDT October 30, 2009
UPDATED: 9:22 am EDT October 30, 2009

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh's three mayoral candidates squared off in their final debate on Thursday and WTAE's news exchange partners at the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported us one of the biggest issues addressed in the debate was the police force.

Independent candidate Kevin Acklin said he plans to add 200 officers to the city's police force.

Fellow independent Franco "Dok" Harris said he wants to add 80 to 90 additional officers.

Pittsburgh's current mayor Luke Ravenstahl says the city can't afford either plan, saying 200 hundred new officers would cost an additional $17 million.

The city currently has around 900 police officers, which costs $68 million, the Trib reported.

Harris said investing in public safety was "the only" way to maintain neighborhood integrity.

Acklin said that more police should be a priority because citizens are feeling unsafe and the murder rate is up.

During the debate Ravenstahl pointed out he attends dozens of community meetings each month and has been at the helm of neighborhood improvement initiatives.

For more information and biographies about the candidates, visit WTAE's Mayoral Debate page.

DuPont's Board of Directors Appoints Ellen Kullman Chair - Biloxi Sun Herald

Posted: 30 Oct 2009 06:07 AM PDT

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WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced that its board of directors has elected Chief Executive Officer Ellen Kullman, 53, Chair effective Dec. 31. Charles O. Holliday, Jr., 61, Chair, will retire from the board after 11 years as its chairman.

As previously announced in September 2008, Kullman became CEO effective Jan. 1 after Holliday served as DuPont's CEO for 10 years. Holliday continued as Chair of DuPont and as a member of the board for a brief transition until Kullman's expected succession as Chair.

"I am honored to have been selected Chair by the board of directors," Kullman said. "DuPont is well-positioned for our next phase of delivering growth. We have strong market positions and global channels to bring our culture of scientific inquiry, innovation and strong customer focus to connect our technologies directly with the needs of the global marketplace."

"Ellen's innate leadership skills, acute market focus and strong track record were the basis for the board's decision that she is the right person as its Chair. I am confident Ellen will be an outstanding Chair and CEO," Holliday said. "For over 35 years, I have had the unique privilege of being part of DuPont. I look forward to watching in the years ahead under Ellen's leadership as DuPont continues to address the world's need for science-based solutions."

DuPont is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation.

Biographies and photos of Ellen Kullman and Charles O. Holliday, Jr. are available at:

http://www2.dupont.com/Our_Company/en_US/executives/kullman.html

http://www2.dupont.com/Our_Company/en_US/directors/holliday.html

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Of Poe and his many romances - Times Herald-Record

Posted: 30 Oct 2009 06:22 AM PDT

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One of the more intriguing biographies is that of Edgar Allan Poe, the 19th-century writer and poet famous for "The Raven," "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Pit and the Pendulum" and other works.

Among the many odd tales of Poe's life is his marrying his 13-year-old cousin at age 26. That makes And They Flew Theater's production of "Consumed: Love, Passion and Poe" a pretty engaing little play. It will be performed at 8 p.m. Friday at Unison Arts.

Amy Gunderson, Heidi Eklund and Wayne Pyle act out Poe's controversial romantic life through a script based on the poetry and prose written between Poe and his lovers. You may grow a new appreciation — or disdain — of Poe after watching.

Tickets are $12 for members, $16 for nonmembers, and $2 extra at the door. Unison Arts is at 68 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz. For more information, visit www.unisonarts.org.


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JAWSMEDIA › - Expatica

Posted: 30 Oct 2009 03:16 AM PDT

About me: Moved to Amsterdam from Copenhagen in February 2009. Working as a freelance journalist in JAWS MEDIA I'm writing articles for various Danish and international media as well writing a book about great football stadiums in Europe. See my blog on life in Amsterdam as a foreigner: adamblog.jawsmedia.dk and my sportsblog: www.sportonblog.com

Country of origin: Denmark

Country of current residence: Netherlands

City/Region of current residence: Noord-Holland

Interests: Art, Books, magazines, Computers, Internet, Cooking, Drama plays, musicals, Movies, Music, News, Photography, Playing sports, Politics

My favourite books, music and movies: Henry Miller, George Simenon, Charles Bukowski, Churchill biographies, Rolling Stones, Leonard Cohen, Noir Desir, Love Shop, French & English movies, The Coen Brothers

How I came to be an international: I'm half Danish - half Swedish! I lived in Paris as a kid and later I lived in England. I've always been traveling a lot in my professional life.

Visited countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City

I am not a tourist. I would describe myself as: a true European

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