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- World Monuments 2010 list ranges from dockyards to cave art - The Christian Science Monitor
- Darwin scholar to speak at Corning CC next week - Star-Gazette
- Director: Community will suffer if Human Rights Commission funding is ... - Syracuse Post-Standard
- Events, classes, performances in the area - St. Petersburg Times
- Preservation grant will fund property survey in Elmira's Southside - Star-Gazette
| World Monuments 2010 list ranges from dockyards to cave art - The Christian Science Monitor Posted: 07 Oct 2009 01:30 PM PDT Machu Picchu in Peru is included in the World Monuments Fund's 2010 watch list of heritage sites that are at risk. The famous Incan ruins are inundated by tourists. (Alfredo Sosa/The Christian Science Monitor)Photos (1 of 1) By Judy Lowe | 10.07.09The World Monuments Fund's latest list of 93 endangered cultural heritage sites in 47 countries includes the unexpected: a dockyard, animal enclosures at a British zoo, rice terraces in the Philippines, five Scottish graveyards, and Connecticut's Merritt Parkway. The 2010 Watch List also includes Machu Picchu in Peru, Phajoding monastery in Bhutan, desert castles in Uzbekistan, traditional townhouses in Japan, the Suq al-Qaysariya in Bahrian, gingerbread houses in Haiti, petroglyphs in Pakistan, US buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and "the cultural landscape of Hadley, Mass." Nine of the sites are in the US. One is little known: the Phillis Wheatley Elementary School in New Orleans, seriously damaged by hurricane Katrina. More famous is Taos Pueblo in New Mexico. The places on the list — from libraries and archaeological remains to forts and cave art –are threatened by urban sprawl and development, natural disasters, and neglect, says the nonprofit group dedicated to preserving global cultural heritage. "Not all the sites on the Watch are in imminent danger," says Erica Avrami, WMF;s research and education director. "Many face challenges on the horizon, providing the opportunity to engage in dialogue and decision-making now, so as to avoid problems in the future." What does this have to do with the environment? "Heritage conservation can be an effective tool for community development, economic growth, and sustainable land use," she adds. Notes Bonnie Burnham, president of WMF: "The 2010 Watch makes it clear that the cultural heritage efforts in the 21st century must recognize the critical importance of sustainable stewardship." She also told AFP that the common factor linking the places on the latest list is "places that define and enrich our lives and our environment — and our world wouldn't be the same without them." Bloomberg reports that Ms. Burnham also said:
Here's the complete 2010 list, with excellent links to why the sites are included. The group has been issuing these lists every two years since 1996, with some success at not only calling attention to places at risk but helping alleviate the dangers. Here's a list of previous watch sites. | MainCommentsLeave a CommentWe do not publish all comments, and we do not publish comments immediately. The comments feature is a forum to discuss the ideas in our stories. Constructive debate - even pointed disagreement - is welcome, but personal attacks on other commenters are not, and will not be published. Tip: Do not write a novel. Keep it short. We will not publish lengthy comments. Come up with your own statements. This is not a place to cut and paste an email you received. If we recognize it as such, we won't post it. Please do not post any comments that are commercial in nature or that violate copyrights. Finally, we will not publish any comments that we regard as obscene, defamatory, or intended to incite violence. | |
| Darwin scholar to speak at Corning CC next week - Star-Gazette Posted: 07 Oct 2009 08:04 PM PDT Corning Community College's Walter R. Smith Visiting Scholar Series will host Sheila Ann Dean at 8 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Triangle Lounge, Commons Building on the Spencer Hill campus. Dean will present "Charles Darwin: After the 'Origin' and Before the 'Descent.'" Following the lecture, Dean will be available for autographs and photos. Dean received her doctorate in history of science from Johns Hopkins University in 1994 and joined the Darwin Correspondence Project in 1995 at the University of Cambridge Library in England. From then until August 2009, Dean has been part of an extended effort to publish almost 15,000 letters to and from Charles Darwin. She has lectured on Darwin, his family and his scientific contributions. Most recently, she was the visiting curator for the Darwin bicentennial exhibition in Ithaca at both the Museum of the Earth and Cornell University's Rare and Manuscript Collections of Kroch Library. The Walter R. Smith Visiting Scholar Series is in its sixth year of bringing notable speakers to Corning. The mission of the series is to stimulate thought and encourage discussion around a broad range of topics, including the arts, politics, science, history, nature and contemporary culture. Dean's lecture is free and open to the public. Information: Contact Debbie Stayer Kelly at (607) 962-9144 or at kelly_d@corning-cc.edu. | |
| Director: Community will suffer if Human Rights Commission funding is ... - Syracuse Post-Standard Posted: 07 Oct 2009 07:14 PM PDT By Jim O'Hara / The Post-StandardOctober 07, 2009, 10:23AM Julius Edwards speaks to students at Henninger High School during a 2004 rally to promote a Hip-Hop event in Syracuse.Syracuse, NY -- County Human Rights Commission Executive Director Julius Edwards today said the community stands to suffer if his department is eliminated when the legislature votes on a new budget next week. "This is a very critical time," Edwards told a morning meeting of the District Attorney's Advisory Council. • Will budget raise property taxes? • Workers disenchanted with budget proposal. Edwards said the county executive's proposed budget called for the elimination of one of four employees in his department. The Republican caucus of the Ways and Means Committee recommended the additional elimination of Edwards' position, which would eliminate the commission itself, he said. Edwards said his department is really the last entity in the county working to advance human rights through diversity, cultural sensitivity and education. The state Division of Human Rights primarily handles only litigation and is not prepared to step in and replace the local commission if its eliminated, he said. Edwards told the group his office handles about 4,000 complaints a year. The county commission also provides diversity and cultural sensitivity training for county departments, works with the U.S. Department of Justice to help smooth the transition for immigrants settling in Syracuse, and has been involved in working to improve relations between administrators, students and police officers in the city schools. The commission also supports the "Say Yes to Education" initiative in the city schools, and it works to ensure that minority-owned businesses and those operated by women get their share of the $141 million worth of county projects. Edwards said the county plan would transfer the contract compliance officer's work to another county department and put the human rights specialist position in the personnel department, where it could face conflicts of interest. Edwards said his commission does a considerable amount of important work for its $311,000 budget. This is not the time to be cutting such crucial services, despite the recession and economic crisis facing the county, he said. Republican lawmakers have been trying to eliminate his job for some time, Edwards said. Currently, six or seven Democrats are said to be against eliminating the department, Edwards said, adding that he is aware of no Republican support. A news conference addressing the same issues is set for 1 p.m. today and the department is organizing a support rally for Thursday's public hearing on the budget. The DAAC also heard a pitch from Undersheriff Warren Darby seeking to generate public support to save the sheriff department's Air One helicopter service. If it's cut from the budget this year, the helicopter funding won't be able to be restored, Darby said. Strong support within the community for the Air One service is being mounted across the county by volunteer fire departments.
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| Events, classes, performances in the area - St. Petersburg Times Posted: 07 Oct 2009 07:56 PM PDT | In Print: Thursday, October 8, 2009 Today Enjoy free coffee and conversation with Elaine Schilp, a specialist in Chinese brush painting in both traditional and modern styles, at noon at the Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Ave. Free. Call (727) 298-3322. Today Learn about diabetes: Cindy Bray of Morton Plant Mease Hospital's Diabetes Education Center will be the guest speaker at a 6 p.m. meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Springtime City at Clearwater Country Club, 525 N Betty Lane. Public welcome. For reservations, call (727) 725-7549. Visit kiwanis.org/club/springtimecity. Make contact: Attend the "Right Out of Tomorrow" Business-to-Business Trade Show and Social presented by the Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce 5-8 p.m.at the St. Nicholas Community Center, 348 N Pinellas Ave. and network with more than 60 businesses, have gold and jewelry appraised, and sample food from some of Tarpon's restaurants. Open to the public. Admission $3. Call (727) 937-6109. Fun Fair: St. Patrick Catholic School, 1501 Trotter Road, Largo will present its Fun Fair, Friday through Sunday, with a preview night 6-10 p.m. today. The fun continues 6-11 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Included will be carnival games, amusement rides, a silent auction, bingo and a flea market. Free admission and parking. An unlimited ride, four-day wristband, $55; Thursday night or Sunday-only wristband, $20. Food and game tickets are three for $1. Call (727) 581-4865. Adventures across the pond: The "Armchair Traveler" series visits Great Britain at 2 p.m. at the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave. and features photos and tales of adventure by world travelers. Free. Call (727) 784-3332, ext. 3006. Beach concert: Bring your favorite beach chair or blanket and listen to the Crowns perform oldies and doo wop 7-9 p.m. at Sunset Beach, at the west end of Gulf Road, Tarpon Springs. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Free admission. Call (727) 942-5628. Genealogy help: Members of the Caladesi Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, are available to assist the public with genealogy research 1-3 p.m. Thursdays at Dunedin Public Library, 223 Douglas Ave. No appointment necessary. Call (727) 733-5383. Bingo: All are welcome to play at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at VFW Post 2473, 1401 N Hercules Ave., Clearwater. Call (727) 447-0922. Sketch group: Sketching from a live model is offered 6-8:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Hale Senior Activity Center, 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Daily fee $2 with recreation ID card, $3 without. Call (727) 298-3299. Noon bingo: Game starts at noon every Thursday at Turner-Brandon American Legion Post 7, 1760 Turner St., Clearwater. Lunch available. Call (727) 442-5293. Square dancing: Dance to professional caller Allen Snell 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays at the Hale Senior Activity Center, 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Fee is $5 per person. Call (727) 298-3299. Friday Sunset Sounds: Rebekah Pulley is this month's featured performer at Sunset Sounds, a free music series 7-9 p.m. the second Friday of every month at Ulmer Park, 301 West Bay Drive, Largo. Bring seating. Call (727) 587-6740, ext. 5014. Visit LargoEvents.com. Showcasing talent: Auditions for the Adult and Senior Fall Talent Show will be 3-5:30 p.m. Friday and Oct. 16 at the Largo Community Center, 65 Fourth St. Show is Nov. 5. 15 performers will be selected by a panel of judges. Call (727) 518-3131. Musical comedy: Eight O'Clock Theater presents Forever Plaid at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive. Performances include the classics Three Coins in a Fountain, Sixteen Tons, Chain Gang and Heart & Soul. Tickets $30 VIP; $27 advance; $30 day of show; $23 group; and $25 seniors (60 and over). Call (727) 587-6793 or visit eightoclocktheatre.com. Exhibition and lecture: Rollins College studio art professor Rachel Simmons brings her multi-media "Wonders of the Sea" exhibition to the area and will give a free lecture and slide presentation entitled "Antarctica: Making Art From Ice" at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd. Two workshops for children and adults are planned for Saturday. For details, call (727) 298-3322. Warmhearted spoof: West Coast Players will present the musical revue, Ain't Retirement Grand, at 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday; and 2 p.m. Sunday at West Coast Players Theater, 21905 U.S. 19 N, in the Clearwater Commerce Center behind Clearwater Toyota. All tickets $15. For reservations call (727) 437-2363. Oktoberfest: The Suncoast Animal League will host the Safety Harbor Oktoberfest 4-10 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, and noon-6 p.m. Sunday at the Safety Harbor Marina, 110 Veterans Memorial Lane. Enjoy German food, beer, live entertainment, games, children's play area, arts and crafts vendors, "Dogtoberfest," and the "Running of the Wieners." All proceeds benefit the Suncoast Animal League. Call (727) 786-1330 or visit suncoastanimalleague.org. Saturday Praying for peace: The third annual Public Prayer Rally will take place noon-1:15 p.m. at Pioneer Park, the intersection of Main Street and Douglas Avenue, Dunedin. Parking is available in the municipal lot, one block south of Pioneer Park at Main Street and Highland Avenue. Call (727) 736-6567. Saturday tournament: Tampa Bay Backgammon Club will host backgammon and tavli tournaments starting at noon at Hampton Inn & Suites, 39284 U.S. 19 N. Call (727) 743-0500. Visit tampabaybackgammon.com. Inspiring stroll: The 17th annual Artist's Studio Waltz Open House Tour will be 9 a.m-5 p.m. and take visitors on a free, self-guided tour of this area's art community in Palm Harbor and Dunedin. Download a location map and view artist's work at studiowaltz17.pbworks.com or pick up maps at Dunedin Library and Chamber of Commerce, Dunedin Fine Art Center, and Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, Tarpon Springs. For information about participating artists and locations, call Susan Rollins Gehring at (727) 736-2466 or (727) 916-0105; or Carol Sackman at (727) 736-4036. Summer Saturday Green Market: Open 7:30 a.m.-noon in Pioneer Park, at Main Street and Douglas Avenue, Dunedin. Features produce, cheeses, seafood, plants and herbs, honey, organic products and more. Call (727) 733-4215. Flea market: The Tarpon Springs Recreation Department will host its annual flea market 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the air-conditioned gymnasium of the Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S Walton Ave. Free admission. Call (727) 942-5628. Art walk: There will be an art walk noon-4 p.m. in historic downtown Tarpon Springs and includes exhibits on Alt. U.S. 19 from Boyer Street north to Tarpon Avenue. Event includes on-location painting, live music and children's activities. Free. Call Heather at (727) 937-7125. Arts and crafts: Gulf Coast Artists' Alliance presents "Art in the Garden," an outdoor arts and crafts sale featuring the artwork of GCAA members and friends 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 514 Skinner Blvd., Dunedin. Free admission. Call (727) 738-8010. A sea of orange: Pumpkins of all sizes will be available for purchase today through Oct. 31 at the annual Pumpkin Patch at East Lake United Methodist Church, 2801 East Lake Road. Proceeds benefit missions and ministries of East Lake UMC. Call (727) 784-9250 or e-mail church@eastlakeumc.org. Pumpkin patch: The Lighthouse Student Ministry will host its 18th annual fall sale of pumpkins and gourds 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. until Oct. 31 at Heritage United Methodist Church, 2680 Landmark Drive, Clearwater. Proceeds will be used for mission projects and to send students to camp. Call (727) 796-1329. Career forum: Several neighborhood churches are sponsoring the Clearwater Career Forum 9-11 a.m. over three Saturday mornings, Oct. 10, 17 and 24 in the cafe of the Unity Church of Clearwater, 2465 Nursery Road. The forum will help strengthen positive self-image, assess personal career skills and provide tools for an effective job search. $20 offering suggested to cover all three sessions. For details call (727) 531-0992. Italian-American Heritage Month: LIADO, the Italian-American Women of Today, will present information on their culture and heritage 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at East Lake Community Library, 4125 East Lake Road. Call (727) 773-2665. Welcome to the neighborhood: New to East Lake? Find out what this area has to offer, meet other newcomers and enjoy free refreshments at 10:30 a.m. at East Lake Community Library, 4125 East Lake Road. Call (727) 773-2665. Morning bird walk: Take an easy bird watching walk on packed trails and pavement with the Clearwater Audubon Society to see songbirds, raptors and more at John Chesnut Park, 2200 East Lake Road. Meet at 8 a.m. at shelter 6. Call Ellen Pfau at (727) 786-3718 or visit pinellascounty.org/park/04_Chesnut.htm. Keeping coasts clean: A special benefit for The Suncoast Chapter of Surfrider Foundation will take place 6-9 p.m. Saturday at The Beach Bar on Mandalay, 454 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater. Surfing videos, free gear and live music bring awareness of the sport of surfing and the efforts Surfrider makes to keep beaches and waters clean. Petitions against offshore oil drilling will be available for signing. For details, call Flash Gordon at (727) 442-7953, e-mail flash@greenbenches.com or visit suncoastsurfrider.org. Diamond anniversary: The Humane Society of Pinellas will host its 60th anniversary open house celebration 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 3040 State Road 590, Clearwater with bagels, cake and other refreshments, children's games, pet photography, calendars, demonstrations by Clearwater police, and more. HSP will offer 60 percent off regular adoption fees. Call (727) 797-7722, ext. 222. [Last modified: Oct 07, 2009 10:47 PM] |
| Preservation grant will fund property survey in Elmira's Southside - Star-Gazette Posted: 07 Oct 2009 07:49 PM PDT A grant to Historic Elmira Inc. can help move properties on the city's Southside closer to being eligible for an enhanced historic rehabilitation tax credit program. The $7,500 Preserve New York grant was presented Wednesday by the Preservation League of New York State during a news conference at Brand Park. The funding will be used for a cultural resource survey of more than 3,600 properties on the Southside, with a focus on Maple Avenue, preservation officials said. The survey's findings will be used for planning and possible landmark designations. As a census tract, the entire Southside qualifies for the tax credits, said Tania Werbizky, regional director of technical and grant programs for the state Preservation League. However, to be fully eligible for the tax credits, the Southside needs to be listed on the state or national Register of Historic Places like the Near Westside Historic District, she said. "They're halfway there," Werbizky said. "The census area qualifies, but they don't have the historic designation." The survey is the first step toward that designation, she said. "This infusion of private-sector dollars into our communities that have contained historical neighborhoods I think will go a long way to improving the quality of life for all of us that reside in these municipalities," said state Sen. George H. Winner Jr., R-Elmira. The Elmira project was among 16 selected across the state to share $96,400 in Preserve New York Grant Program funding, Werbizky said. |
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