Archive for August, 2009

Twitter Talk for 2009-08-31

August 31, 2009
By links

RT @Harrisforpgh: Big announcement soon! Keep following us, more details to come… # Powered by Twitter Tools.
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Twitter Talk for 2009-08-27

August 27, 2009
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who is the best political tweets in town? # RT @Harrisforpgh: Will be @ Asylum Coffee Bar 1919 Forbes Ave tonight! 6-8pm. Have a cup o’ Joe and learn more about Dok’s vision # Powered by Twitter Tools.
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Twitter Talk for 2009-08-26

August 26, 2009
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Slow Food Pittsburgh “Time for Lunch” http://post.ly/2zY8 # Who is giving $ to Jason Altmire Near the votes http://post.ly/2zdG # Powered by Twitter Tools.
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Who is giving $ to Jason Altmire When the Vote is Near?

August 26, 2009
By grantstreetgossip
Who is giving $ to Jason Altmire When the Vote is Near?

Image via Wikipedia check out this report from Maplight.org Money Received Near Votes Interest groups supporting or opposing a bill gave these contributions to Jason Altmire within 3 days of his vote on that bill: Table lists the last vote on each bill in this legislator’s chamber, excluding motions to reconsider. Contributions Contributor Interest Group of contributor Position of orgs in interest...
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Slow Food Pittsburgh “Time for Lunch”

August 26, 2009
By p2wp
Slow Food Pittsburgh “Time for Lunch”

The need for real school food has never been greater. Today, one in four children is overweight or obese, and one in three will develop diabetes in his or her lifetime. In the face of this crisis,...
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Twitter Talk for 2009-08-25

August 25, 2009
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RT @billpeduto: Democrat, Progressive, Reformer (and good guy) Joe Hoeffel may run for PA Gov 2010 – http://bit.ly/DpIu1 # Powered by Twitter Tools.
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Aug. 28 – Planned Parenthood Cocktails for A Cause @ The Shadow Lounge

August 23, 2009
By Seenster
Aug. 28 – Planned Parenthood Cocktails for A Cause @ The Shadow Lounge

Image by ginsnob via Flickr Join us for Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania’s next Cocktails for a Cause at the Shadow Lounge on Friday, August 28th, from 6 pm – 8 pm! Suggested Donation: $5 Featuring guest dj’s, sex ed bingo, drink specials, prizes and chinese auction items…and don’t forget all the like-minded, progressive, pro-choice individuals. Stop in...
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Twitter Talk for 2009-08-22

August 22, 2009
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Bar Wars: Free beer from Ravenstahl vs. or $1 beers with Harris http://ow.ly/kU6q # Powered by Twitter Tools.
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Bar Wars: Free beer from Ravenstahl vs. or $1 beers with Harris

August 21, 2009
By Seenster
Bar Wars: Free beer from Ravenstahl vs. or $1 beers with Harris

This Saturday’s Jam on Walnut is turning into a showdown of Pittsburgh politics.  On one side of Walnut St.  Mayor Luke Ravenstahl will be hosting a pre-Jam on Walnut Event at Shady Grove.  On the other side of Walnut Street Mayoral Candidate Dok Harris will be hosting an event at the William Penn Tavern. The...
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Twitter Talk for 2009-08-21

August 21, 2009
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RT @pittnews: Ravenstahl Defends Life of Ravenstahl – http://fwix.com/article/39_02757b972a # RT @patrickdowdpgh: I’ll be at Council-to-Go from 7:30-9am today. Stop in. We’ll be at Perk-Me-Up on Butler St in Lawrenceville. # RT @TribTotalMedia: Ridge: Politics colored use of terror alert: Former Homeland Security Secretary T.. http://bit.ly/2rUuDl # Powered by Twitter Tools.
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Twitter Talk for 2009-08-20

August 20, 2009
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RT @shiloraube: RT @kevinacklin: The Mayor ditched a G-20 summit mtg to attend Steelers training camp? something I’d never even consider # Powered by Twitter Tools.
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Twitter Talk for 2009-08-20

August 20, 2009
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RT @shiloraube: RT @kevinacklin: The Mayor ditched a G-20 summit mtg to attend Steelers training camp? something I’d never even consider # Powered by Twitter Tools.
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Netroots Nation Take Aways

August 19, 2009
By carolyn
Netroots Nation Take Aways

My biggest take away from Netroots Nation is that it’s not enough to elect Barack Obama President.  I have work to do in getting the change I want passed into legislation.  Right now, that means getting the Public Option passed into national healthcare reform. Monday I heard Arlen Spector on NPR saying that Health Coops...
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Twitter Talk for 2009-08-19

August 19, 2009
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RT @JenEngland: Ok, I *KNOW* I saw an article talking about Lukey and protesters civil rights DM me if you have a link please! # RT @pghdan: City debates G-20 planning. Mayor Ravenstahl visits Steelers camp. # Powered by Twitter Tools.
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Twitter Talk for 2009-08-18

August 18, 2009
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RT @mojustice: http://twitpic.com/dtqxj – Former Steeler Franco Harris & Son Dok Harris. Dok is running for mayor of Pgh. #PIT # RT @PostGazetteNow: Ravenstahl opposes state pension takeover: Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl has come out against . http://bit.ly/GCktf # I upgraded to #HootSuite 2.0 because more twitter goodness http://hootsuite.com/upgrade # RT @PghLesbian24: Why is the Ravenstahl Administration...
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