Hostos – Viejo San Juan

Hostos – Viejo San Juan
Originally uploaded by paper art.

Hostos – Viejo San Juan

Hostos – Viejo San Juan
Originally uploaded by paper art.

Rincón, Puerto Rico

Rincón, Puerto Rico
Originally uploaded by Oquendo.

Rincón, Puerto Rico

Rincón, Puerto Rico
Originally uploaded by Oquendo.

In the Mailbox

News from the Artists Foundation
_______________________________________________
FROM http://www.freepress.net

Dear Media Reformer,

If you’re getting this e-mail, you already know that universal, affordable high-speed Internet access is critical to our future.

Unfortunately, most of us have been left out of the debate over the future of the Internet that is happening right now in Washington. High-priced lobbyists have no trouble bending the ears of lawmakers in Washington. But you and I rarely get the
chance to be heard.

That’s about to change. On Wednesday, Senator Kerry is holding a hearing on improving Internet access for all Americans. He has pledged to listen to your ideas and respond via the SavetheInternet.com blog. It is crucial that you add your voice to this debate.

Join Senator Kerry in a Conversation about the Future of the Internet: http://www.savetheinternet.com/blog

“It’s almost hard to wrap your head around the fact that seven years into this century, more Americans than not have either no Internet access at all or are still stuck on dial-up,” Senator Kerry writes. “It seems like so long ago that the buzzword was the ‘information super-highway,’ but much of America is still
bouncing down a country lane. That is just unacceptable.”

America continues to fall further behind the rest of the world when it comes to fast, affordable Internet access. That’s because we don’t have a national broadband policy dedicated to bringing the benefits of the Internet to everyone.

Share Your Ideas About How to Connect America: http://www.savetheinternet.com/blog

“Previous generations put a toaster in every home and a car in every driveway as signs of economic progress,” Senator Kerry explains. “To stay competitive, we should strive to do the same with nationwide broadband. Our economy, our businesses and our
families are counting on us to deliver.”

This could be the start of a truly public conversation of what the future of the Internet should look like. Please join us and share your comments and ideas.

Onward,

Timothy Karr
Campaign Director
Free Press
http://www.freepress.net
http://www.savetheinternet.com

P.S. Please help spread the word about this important
initiative. Tell your friends today:
http://www.freepress.net/content/taf_fpan

El mega aguacate

El mega aguacate
Originally uploaded by yasmapaz.

El mega aguacate

El mega aguacate
Originally uploaded by yasmapaz.

El Morro’s Defense

El Morro’s Defense
Originally uploaded by donnacorless.

El Morro’s Defense. San Juan, Puerto Rico. Digital watercolor artwork by Donna Corless.

El Morro’s Defense

El Morro’s Defense
Originally uploaded by donnacorless.

El Morro’s Defense. San Juan, Puerto Rico. Digital watercolor artwork by Donna Corless.

‘East Harlem Focus’

Hope Community, Inc. and Manhattan Neighborhood Network
to Screen Documentary: “East Harlem Focus”
@ MNN Studios, 537 West 59th Street
Wednesday, September 19, 6:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, September 19th, Hope Community, Inc. – in partnership with Manhattan Neighborhood Network – will screen its documentary, “East Harlem Focus: A Community Facing Transition.” The screening will be held at 6:30 pm at MNN Studios, 537 West 59th Street, followed by a 30-minute public discussion on gentrification and displacement in East Harlem.

Background

Produced by the Hope Community’s community programs department, “East Harlem Focus” is the culmination of a 12-month, community-based research project that documented a neighborhood threatened by rapid and transformative change.

The research team interviewed with over 30 neighborhood residents to capture their observations, opinions, and feelings about East Harlem. The team also drew from a wide range of sources — including the U.S. census, records from three city agencies, and private data on real estate sales — to describe and analyze demographic trends and flows of investment in local real estate.

“The goals of the research project were to identify and explain changing forces, highlight concerns of local residents, and propose practical courses of action for positive future development,” explained Hope’s Executive Director, Robin LeBaron. “We hope the film and panel discussion will shed new light on the issue of displacement and lay the foundation for an alliance with local partners to preserve East Harlem’s historic standing as a vibrant, affordable neighborhood for working class families.”

In addition to the video, Hope staff produced an accompanying published report available online at http://www.hopeci.org. For more information visit: http://www.hopeci.org/program_EHF.php.

source: MNN