Internet security, Bland, College, Walkable Communities Workshop,
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Joyce Dowling
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May 03, 2004 02:41 PDT
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In this edition:
Internet security - what you can do!
Latest News
Calendar
Volunteer/Community Service Needed
County News
Norma Jean's Column - new site
INTERNET SECURITY - WHAT YOU CAN DO!
Virus attacks are increasing and you can help prevent them.
Apparently Windows Messenger is a big culprit. Do you know anyone who
is using it? Please help spread the word. Here's a link to the
tester.: http://www.mynetwatchman.com/winpopuptester.asp
Get the latest patches for your software at
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/search.aspx?displaylang=en&categoryid=7
and find out about the latest viruses and use virus scanning
software.: http://www.sophos.com/virusinfo/ and
http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp
You can also join a free email list from Microsoft to learn about
security updates.:
http://register.microsoft.com/subscription/subscribeme.asp?id=166
If you have a Mac, you're safe from most viruses, though you could
pass them on by sending an infected attachment. Your email address
could be used by the virus when it is picked up from a Windows user's
address book (anyone who may have your email address). When the virus
automatically sends the message, it may look as if you sent it. So
inform your friends so they'll clean up their computers and reduce
the likelihood of this problem.
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Accokeek area stories in the local papers this week can be found from
http://www.accokeekmd.com/news.html
SELECTED STORIES
District 9 residents respond to loss of parks funds
After a controversial decision by the County Council in February to
strip District 9 of $1.25 million in funding, civic leaders continue
to voice their opposition to the move.
http://www.gazette.net/200415/lanham/news/211109-1.html
COLLEGE Savings Get Closer Study - Washington Post
When Fort Washington information technology specialist Sallie
Mitchell first heard about Maryland's College Savings Plans three
years ago, she found...
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A9570-2004Apr13.html>
BLOCK the Big Box - Washington Post
We should all thank Prince George's County Council member Marilynn Bland
(D-Clinton) for holding back the tide of grotesque mega-developments...
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A38202-2004Apr23.html>
Council Passes Hospital Center Deal - Sentinel
Councilwoman Marilynn Bland, a Democrat from Clinton, said the
council majority could have made their requests without passing a
resolution against the MOU.
"This became a plea for the health and general welfare of the
residents. We could have moved ahead and worked things out without
putting pressure on residents dealing with this issue."
Other council members disagreed.
http://www.thesentinel.com/374040467194020.php
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WALKABLE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS, May 4th
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and the National
Center for Bicycling and Walking are sponsoring a series of eight
half-day workshops in the Washington region. These workshops are
intended to promote active living through community and street design.
http://www.mwcog.org/transportation/committee/committee/events.asp?COMMITTEE_ID=103
MD- Oxon Hill, Prince George's County
Tuesday, May 4, 1pm-5pm
Where: Ark of Safety Christian Church, 6178 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon
Hill, MD 20745
Directions: The church is in a shopping center at the intersection
of Oxon Hill Road (MD 414) and Livingston Road. The church is in what
was once an A&P Grocery Store before it was converted into a
church.The meeting room for this workshop is in a church is next to
the Oxon Hill Post Office, which is next to a school. The walking
audit will take us by the post office, across Oxon Hill Road (MD 414)
from the school to Oxon Hill Shopping Center, across Livingston Road
and past stores and apartment buildings to Safeway & CVS in
Rivertowne Commons Shopping Center, across Oxon Hill Road to the
library, and back down Oxon Hill Road and across Livingston Road to
the church.
Contact: Jim Hudnall in-@ohbike.org
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National Colonial Farm in Piscataway Park
On Saturday, May 15th from Noon to 4:00 PM, children of all ages are
invited to participate in 18th century games and hands-on activities
at the National Colonial Farm in Piscataway Park.
Join in the fun and help with the chores. Try making a few
embroidery stitches, dip candles, assist the cook, have a
conversation with the spinners, observe the blacksmith, hear stories
about the animals, play games, and much more! It is an afternoon
filled with 18th century sights, sounds, and aromas.
Rain or Shine. Admission $2/child and $.50/adults. Driving
directions 301-283-2113 Ext #925
Website: <http://www.accokeek.org/ >
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REDEVELOPMENT GRANT The grant that GACA secured to
reclaim the old park and ride is going forward with
State Highway completing the landscaping plans. There
will be opportunity for everyone to help plant things
on May 22.
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5th Congressional District Votes to date for 2004:
FY2004 Consolidated Appropriations bill
Vote Agreed to (65-28, 7 Not Voting)
The Senate began the second session of the 108th Congress by wrapping
up the 2004 fiscal year appropriations process.
Sen. Paul Sarbanes voted NO
Sen. Barbara Mikulski voted YES
Pension Stability Act
Vote Passed (86-9, 5 Not Voting)
This bill would change for two years the way companies calculate
pension contributions and give special breaks to certain industries.
Sen. Paul Sarbanes voted YES
Sen. Barbara Mikulski voted YES
Bankruptcy Reform bill
Vote Passed (265-99, 1 Present, 67 Not Voting)
The House voted to combine a bill extending bankruptcy relief for
family farmers with a broad bankruptcy reform bill.
Rep. Steny Hoyer voted YES
Unemployment Benefits Extension Amendment
Vote Agreed to (227-179, 27 Not Voting)
The House voted to extend an unemployment insurance program prior to
passing the Improving the Community Services Block Grant Act by a
voice vote.
Rep. Steny Hoyer voted YES
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act
Vote Passed (76-21, 3 Not Voting)
Despite a White House veto threat over the cost, the Senate approved
this six-year, $318 billion bill funding highway, mass transit and
safety programs.
Sen. Paul Sarbanes voted YES
Sen. Barbara Mikulski voted YES
Social Security Protection Act
Vote Passed (402-19, 11 Not Voting)
The House gave final approval to this bill that would protect Social
Security recipients who rely on other parties to manage their
finances and deny benefits to felons and parole violators.
Rep. Steny Hoyer voted YES
Cloture Motion; Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act
Vote Rejected (48-45, 7 Not Voting)
The Senate failed to end debate and proceed to a final vote on this
medical malpractice reform bill.
Sen. Paul Sarbanes voted NO
Sen. Barbara Mikulski voted NO
Unborn Victims of Violence Act
Vote Passed (254-163, 16 Not Voting)
This House bill would treat an attack on a pregnant woman as two
separate crimes.
Rep. Steny Hoyer voted NO
Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
Vote Rejected (8-90, 2 Not Voting)
The Senate defeated this bill to give gun manufacturers immunity from
lawsuits seeking compensation for damages resulting from the illegal
use of a firearm.
Sen. Paul Sarbanes voted NO
Sen. Barbara Mikulski voted NO
Outsourcing Amendment; Jumpstart Our Business Strength Act
Vote Agreed to (70-26, 4 Not Voting)
While debating a bill to eliminate a part of the tax code the World
Trade Organization says is illegal, the Senate approved this
amendment to prohibit federal contractors from using taxpayer dollars
to outsource jobs overseas.
Sen. Paul Sarbanes voted YES
Sen. Barbara Mikulski voted YES
Iraqi Liberation resolution
Vote Passed (327-93, 7 Present, 7 Not Voting)
This resolution commending the U.S. military and stating that the war
in Iraq has made the world safer precipitated an intense, four-hour
foreign policy debate on the House floor.
Rep. Steny Hoyer voted YES
Counter-Terrorist and Narco-Terrorist Rewards Program Act
Vote Passed (414-0, 19 Not Voting)
The House voted unanimously to double the reward for the capture of
Osama bin Laden and to increase the amounts and types of rewards
handed out by the State Department.
Rep. Steny Hoyer voted YES
Laci and Conner's Law
Vote Passed (61-38, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate gave final approval to this bill that would treat an
attack on a pregnant woman as two separate crimes.
Sen. Paul Sarbanes voted NO
Sen. Barbara Mikulski voted NO
Congressional Budget, FY 2005
Vote Passed (215-212, 7 Not Voting)
The House approved a $2.41 trillion budget plan setting spending
priorities for the 2005 fiscal year and beyond.
Rep. Steny Hoyer voted NO
Transportation Equity Act
Vote Passed (357-65, 11 Not Voting)
Despite a presidential veto threat, the House passed this six-year,
$275 billion bill that funds highway and transportation programs.
Rep. Steny Hoyer voted YES
Pension Funding Equity Act
Vote Passed (336-69, 28 Not Voting)
The House passed this conference report of a bi-partisan bill that
would change the way companies calculate pension plan contributions.
Rep. Steny Hoyer voted YES
Crime Victims' Rights Act
Vote Passed (96-1, 3 Not Voting)
The Senate approved this bill that would allow victims in federal
crimes to be involved in trial and parole hearings and to be notified
when their attacker is released.
Sen. Paul Sarbanes voted YES
Sen. Barbara Mikulski voted YES
Continuity in Representation Act
Vote Passed (306-97, 30 Not Voting)
This House bill would provide for an accelerated special election
process in the event that 100 or more representatives are killed in a
terrorist attack.
Rep. Steny Hoyer voted NO
Upcoming Votes:
Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act - S.150
The Senate is scheduled to consider this bill that would permanently
extend the ban on Internet access taxes.
Married taxpayer deduction extension - H.R.4181
This House bill would make permanent an increase in the standard
deduction for married couples.
Tell your representatives how you they're doing (thanks or other comments):
Senator Mikulski http://mikulski.senate.gov/mailform.html
Senator Sarbanes http://sarbanes.senate.gov/pages/email.html
Congressman Hoyer
http://www.hoyer.house.gov/feedback.cfm?campaign=hoyers&type=Let%27s%20Talk
Find Federal Bill Information http://thomas.loc.gov/
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On a zip code search of Localendar
<http://www.localendar.com/elsie?JSP=Search> this week within 15 mi.
there's:
Darnall's Chance Museum House tours
Poplar Hill Landmark Tours
Surratt House Museum Tours
Cafe Florian Coffee House
Mother's Day
Service: Will Poverty Ever End?
Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Driving Tour
Billingsley Historic House Tours
Young Adults
Arabic class
Insurance Auto Auction
Parlor Chat
National Colonial Farm: Children and their families are invited
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Volunteer/Community Service work available. Work at home or in my
home office in Brandywine. Free training. Internet news searching
and/or calendar posting (database entry). Middle or high school
student could receive credit toward community service requirement,
but any age may apply - it could help your resume to add internet
experience. Reply to this email or call 301-372-9922.
For more news in Prince George's County see
http://www.pgcares.com/newsletters.html
Norma Jean now has a new web site.: http://www.freewebs.com/normajeanf
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Joyce Dowling
Your web host at AccokeekMD.com
http://www.accokeekmd.com/
301-782-9922
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