Positive Pittsburgh News, 5-28-09 Vol 7

This news was broadcast in the first fifteen minutes of Positively Pittsburgh Live, Penny Pinching Vacations on Memorial Day, 5-28-09 Listen to Archived version at:
http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/18520


FROM GLOBAL PITTSBURGH

Yahoo! Selects Four CMU Grad Students as Future Thought Leaders in Computer Science
Yahoo! has named four Ph.D. students in Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science among the 20 students selected as winners of its inaugural Key Scientific Challenges program, which recognizes outstanding graduate-student researchers with the potential to become thought leaders in their fields.
Pinar Donmez of the Language Technologies Institute (LTI) and Yi Zhang of the Machine Learning Department (MLD) were cited in the Machine Learning and Statistics category, while Jaime Arguello of LTI and Polo Chau of MLD won recognition in the Search Technologies category. No other university had as many winners in the program as Carnegie Mellon.

Thanks you so much for making F. Tambellini Ristorante the #1 Independent Restaurant in the WQED Best Restaurants Party. We appreciate you as a guest, and we will maintain the standards of service and foods that you have expected from us for almost 60 years.


F. Tambellini Ristorante, WQED Best Independent Italian Restaurant 2009

Communications In The Arts Seminar: Artists, arts organization, media outlets and local businesses gain greater advantage from their communications planning and implementation.
A seminar series with Andrew W. Thornhill

Communications Planning / Traditional Media / New Digital Tools

From basic media choices to the benefits of sophisticated corporate sponsorship, this series will guide each participant
to a better understanding of the marketing, media and communications world and the skills to be successful.
You can gain insight, ask questions and plan your strategy.

Monday, June 8, 2009 – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
$10.00 Per Person
Location: WQED Multimedia
Elsie Hillman Conference Room
4802 Fifth Avenue, Oakland
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213

For advance ticketing, go to http://www.eventbrite.com/event/351074072

Networking Reception:

Tana Ethiopian Cuisine
5929 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2770
http://www.tanaethiopiancuisine.com
The Networking Reception is from 5-7PM at Tana.

The No-Host Reception Is Open To the Public And Free of charge

Our seminar will cooperate with other events being planned for this important week. If you would like to be part of this inaugural Pittsburgh celebration, contact Kevin Amos, (412) 818-3789 - kevinamosproducer@hotmail.com.
TradeRoots PA is a year-long, private sector initiative led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the PA Chamber of Business & Industry, the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance, and other key chambers and business groups.

Exports, imports, and foreign direct investment are fundamental to the success of the Pennsylvania economy. The goal of TradeRoots PA is to educate consumers, businesses, workers, farmers, families and elected officials as to the importance of international trade in all aspects of the economy.

For information about TradeRoots PA, contact Roger Cranville, Sr. VP at the PRA, at rcranville@alleghenyconference.org or by calling 412.392.4555 ext. 1030.

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The 2009 Pennsylvania Governor’s Conference is less than four months away, and we hope you'll join keynotes Suze Orman and Tory Johnson, dozens of expert speakers, and thousands of professional Pennsylvania women for this amazing event on September 17 in Philadelphia.
Register by May 27 to receive a discounted fee of $115 per person/$1150 per table. This includes the networking breakfast, all keynote speeches, all breakout sessions, keynote luncheon, and our new ReWork Career Fair. The fee increases to $125 on May 28 and $135 on August 18. You can find more information or register at http://pagovernorsconferenceforwomen.org.


MELLON SQUARE CONCERT SERIES / Thu., May 28 / noon - 1 p.m.
Mellon Square, Downtown.
Look for City Paper, BOB FM and Q92.9 FM every Thursday through July 30 for this free, live concert series featuring local music. This week's band is Kellie Lynne. Bring your lunch, bring your friends and enjoy great music and sunshine. Register to win some great prizes too!

SIP IN STYLE / Friday, May 29 / 5:30 p.m.
SouthSide Works
Join City Paper as we kick-off this summer's first Street Party in the Works event. Enjoy food and cocktails while shopping at open-air sidewalk sales and catch live music performances by Boogie Hustlers and Airborne on the Ikea Stage and fashion show brought to you by FrockerOn "Fashion Social Networking." Special thanks to US Marines for supporting the event.


Kick off the summer with a splash at The Samuel J Foundation's Fifth Annual “Sam’s Summer Splash” fundraiser planned for June 27, 2009, at 6:30 pm at Scott Township Pool. Tickets are only $5 per person age 4 and up (children under 4 are free) or just $4 per person for groups of 10 or more (perfect for sports teams, scout troops or groups). Refreshments, including KFC, games for the kids and music by DJ Roy Smith are included in the price of admission. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and ticket auction (including Steeler tickets!).
Proceeds from this event will support Sam’s Snack Wagon, a snack cart program for parents and children on the inpatient oncology unit and outpatient hematology/oncology clinic at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Sam’s Snack Wagon was started as something tangible that could serve as a daily reminder for these families that someone is thinking about them, and that they are not alone

Entrepreneur's Growth Conference

Discover information that can transform your business. Choose from 20 expert-led workshops on the hottest topics in business today. Workshops designed exclusively for start-ups, growth companies, million-dollar enterprises, tech and bio ventures, retailers and more. A business building trade show featuring more than 50 support organizations. Unparalleled networking opportunities with entrepreneurial veterans, top level service providers and the region's most promising entrepreneurs.

Date: June 4, 2009
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Place: Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh
Host: Duquesne University Small Business Development Center
Cost: Full Day-$119 (By May 28); After May 28- $139;
Afternoon Only (including lunch)-$79;
Lunch & Keynote Only-$50; Walk-ins-$159.
Full day fee includes a continental breakfast, discount parking,
luncheon, workshops & business-building trade show.)
RSVP: Required to receive advance price.

To register, call 412-396-6233 or go to http://www.egc.duq.edu.
When you call to register mention Positively Pittsburgh Live to get $99.00 rate.

Positively Pittsburgh Live, Pittsburgh Penny Pinching Vacations and Staycations

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Jeff Croushore can be referenced as: Spokesperson and Park Historian for Idlewild & SoakZone in Ligonier, PA. he also is a published author on a book about Idlewild. See Amazon link here:
http://www.amazon.com/Idlewild-Images-America-Jeffrey-Croushore/dp/0738535648

Jeff can also briefly talk about savings packages (hotels, season passes an park perks and more) at Idlewild and a little bit for Kennywood and Sandcastle Waterpark.

What’s more the value of all of the parks is huge when you consider you can picnic inside the park and bring in as much food as you like.

Plus, the one-of-a-kind attractions like Story Book Forest and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood of Make-Believe can only be found inside Idlewild!




RE: Idlewild & SoakZone Talking Points – May 11, 7:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________________


JQS: In just 10 days, on Thursday, May 21, Idlewild and SoakZone, a theme park in Ligonier, PA (about 55 miles - an hour drive southeast of Pittsburgh) will open its gates for it 132nd season. And, for parents and families of small children who are wondering about how they can afford a memorable summer vacation this year, it’s welcome news!

I’m happy to have with us Jeff Croushore from Idlewild Park and SoakZone who’s going to tell us how a trip (or a few trips) to Idlewild and other area amusement parks such as Kennywood and Sandcastle Waterpark can help families create a memorable summer vacation without breaking their bank accounts!



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“STAYCATION” QUESTION

JQS: I read in a recent Orbitz Travel Blog, Pittsburgh was named one of the top 5 places for Staycationing families from the Washington, DC area to visit this summer and Idlewild & SoakZone was listed as a featured attraction. Congratulations!

Note: see the Orbitz Travel Staycation Blog link here:
http://blog.orbitz.com/orbitz_blog/2009/02/top-5-staycation-destinations-for-family-travel.html


Talk about History of Kennywood and Idlewild Park
Also Discounts Available at Giant Eagle, Get Go and various retail locations, also Senior Citizen Discounts and AAA Discounts.
http://www.kennywood.com
http://www.idlewild.com
http://www.sandcastlewaterpark.com
also deals on Season Passes for Idlewild and Sandcastle

Debolt Unlimited and Steel City Flyer
George Solomon Teagarden DeBolt
Steel City Flyer
P.O. Box 335
Homestead, PA 15120
412-461-9132
http://www.deboltunlimited.com

DeBolt Unlimited has been providing transportation to Western Pennsylvania since the present owner's namesake needed a means to deliver hay, feed, and grain from his warehouse to his customers in 1895. From those horse and wagon days, we have progressed through gasoline-powered wagons, trucks, moving vans, tractor-trailers, transit busses, and deluxe parlor coaches to supersonic aircraft. Our philosophy has been to provide our customers with the best transportation service possible in a way of which we can be most proud. In spite of wars, economic diasters, and times of unprecedented social upheaval, that tradition of transportation excellence continues today.
We have always felt that businesses had an obligation not just to their customers, but to their communities as well. In this regard, we pride ourselves on some of our achievements
2002 DeBolt provides transportation for two United States "presidents' within two weeks: President George W. Bush during his visit with the Quecreek miners and "President" Jed Bartlet during the filming of "The West Wing's" season premiere episode. In the opening scene a national audience of over 10 million sees DeBolt Unlimited motorcoaches.
2001 The first time in history that two athletes in one city in two different sports (Lynn Swann & Bill Mazeroski) are inducted into their respective Football & Baseball Halls of Fame on one weekend. DeBolt proudly creates and exclusively provides tours to both ceremonies in August.
2000 In one of the closest presidential elections in history, DeBolt provides transportation services for the campaigns of both Al Gore and George Bush.
1999 1999 Dallas Stars NHL Hockey Team chooses DEBOLT UNLIMITED for transportation in their only Pittsburgh appearance during the '98-'99 season. Four months later they win their first Stanley Cup.
1998 DEBOLT UNLIMITED "500" motorcoach appears in the NBC mini-series "The Temptations" Program scores highest ratings of the season.
1998 DEBOLT UNLIMITED receives first competitive charter authority in the 45 year history of the Pittsburgh International Airport.
1998 1998 "DeBOLTVISION" introduced permitting "every rider (to) see the world as if they were in the front seat " (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, April 22, 1998).
1997 DeBolt introduces first state-of-the-art, European-made T-900 model coach to Western Pennsylvania.
1996 Phantom Educational program expands to Maryland and Missouri.
1995 Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra chooses DeBolt as its official motorcoach carrier during its centennial year.
1994 1994 DeBolt again provides transportation for the White House, a tradition dating back to 1976 and three administrations, both Democratic and Republican.
1993 DeBolt "990" motorcoach appears in the film, "Money for Nothing".
1992 1992 American Chemical Society chooses DeBolt as official carrier of the 24th International Chemistry Olympiad.
1992 DeBolt awarded exclusive contract to provide transportation service for "Phantom Educational Program" in Toronto from points in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
1991 DeBolt utilized for the filming of Oscar-winning "Silence of the Lambs".
1989 Company President, George S. T. DeBolt is chosen one of Pittsburgh's "Outstanding Citizens" by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and WQED-TV.
1988 DeBolt offers the first motorcoach video service in Pittsburgh.
1988 1988 DeBolt chosen to provide guide service to His Royal Highness, Charles, Prince of Wales during his historic visit to Pittsburgh.
1987 DeBolt president chosen to chair American Bus Association National Marketplace.
1986 DeBolt becomes first private carrier to qualify for service on the Port Authority East Busway.
1985 1985 DeBolt chosen to provide transportation to British Airways Concorde during its inaugural visit to Pittsburgh.
1985 DeBolt hosts Liberty Bus Maintenance Forum - first time it is held in Western Pennsylvania.
1982 The Interstate Commerce Commission issues its historic first nationwide charter and tour authority to DeBolt under motorcoach deregulation.
Special Summer Deals and Tours to DC, Harrisburg, New York City

Mention Positively Pittsburgh Live or Techno Granny to get half price fair thru June 15, 2009

Economic Summit to Be Held in Pittsburgh

World leaders to hold economic summit in Pittsburgh
Article from Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Full article at: Click on title above!

Thursday, May 28, 2009

By Ed Blazina and Rich Lord, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh will host the world's major economic powers at a G20 Summit in September.

The White House made the announcement at a press briefing in Washington, D.C. this afternoon. The summit will be held on Sept. 24 and 25.

Presidential spokesman Robert Gibbs said the U.S. agreed to host the next summit during the London meeting earlier in the spring. Pittsburgh is "a good place" to hold the summit because of its recovery from the decline of the steel industry in the 1980s, he said.

At the Pittsburgh Summit, President Barack Obama will meet with leaders representing 85 percent of the world's economy to take stock of progress made since the most recent summits and discuss further actions to assure a sound and sustainable recovery from the global economic and financial crisis, officials said.

"With leaders already scheduled to be in the United States in September to attend the United Nations General Assembly, President Obama offered to host the Summit and leaders of the G20 welcomed the invitation," a White House statement said. "Pittsburgh has demonstrated a commitment to employing new and green technology to further economic recovery and development. The summit will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Downtown Pittsburgh, an exemplar of that commitment. The facility is proud to have a LEED Gold Certification from the U.S Green Building Council for leadership in energy and environmental design."

"This is a tremendous opportunity for Pittsburgh," said city Chief of Staff Yarone Zober. "This is a chance for us to showcase our city, and our region, for the world."

He said that Mr. Obama, perhaps joined by First Lady Michelle Obama, would be among the world leaders in attendance, "as well as hundreds of dignitaries, world leaders from around the globe, and thousands of journalists from around the world."

Mr. Zober said the decision to hold the summit here was based on repeated contact between White House staff, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and his staff, and Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato and his staff.

Among the selling points: "Pittsburgh has really been a model for an economic turnaround," he said, noting the smokestacks-to-knowledge transformation of the regional economy and the development of environmentally friendly "green" job sectors.

It doesn't hurt, he said, that "President Obama is a big Pittsburgh fan in so many ways, and we're glad of it."

He acknowledged that preparing the city to host the world's leaders would be a big job.

"We're going to be ready to welcome the world to Pittsburgh in September," he said. "We're going to make sure that this city shines. . . . This is potentially one of the largest things to happen in Pittsburgh."

The short-term economic impact to hotels, restaurants and other Downtown businesses is significant, he said. So may be the long-term impacts of introducing so many top leaders and international journalists to the city, hopefully including its neighborhoods, he said.

The city's public safety departments have already begun coordinating security planning with the Secret Service, he said, but details are not yet worked out.

Mr. Onorato said hosting the summit is a sign of the area's economic stability and environmental innovations. Pittsburgh's convention center is the largest LEED-certified convention center in the world.

"I want to thank President Obama for giving us this remarkable opportunity to showcase our accomplishments and transformation on a world stage," he said.

The G20 includes Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union (along with the European Central Bank).

The most recent summit occurred in April in London, Mr. Obama's first major international conference.

Previous conferences have spawned demonstrations that have sometimes become violent in the host cities. Pittsburgh had a peaceful protest in April during the London conference when marchers went from Market Square to the Federal Building on Liberty Avenue.

Positively Pittsburgh Live Hosts Entrepreneurial Thursdays June 11, 2009

5:30 PM - 8 PM at Little E's Jazz & Blues - Cover Charge: Only $5.00!
949 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
2nd Floor above Mahoney's Restaurant (412.392.2217)
Hosted by Jazz/R&B Vocalist - Jessica Lee

June 11, 2009 Topic will be: "Communications & Media"
Featuring Interviews with:

Co-host Joanne Quinn-Smith, CEO - Dreamweaver Marketing Associates & Publisher - Positively Pittsburgh Live Magazine (http:www.positivelypittsburghlivemagazine.com)
Pat Jennette, APR Publisher/Editor/Owner - Jennette Communications Group Allegheny West Magazine (http://www.pittsburghpointswest.com/allegwestmag)
Anne Fleming, President & CEO - Women-Drivers.com (http://www.Women-Drivers.com)
Diane L. Daniels, DID & Associates, Free Lance Reporter Pittsburgh Courier (http://www.didassociates.net)
Donna Baxter, Founder - The Soul Pitt (http://www.thesoulpitt.com)