This is the second post by Nick Brisini. After doing research on the history of puppeteering, I realized that this noble art form seemed to be dying out in the modern world. Historically speaking, puppet shows were one of the main forms of entertainment for children and even adults. Puppeteers were esteemed, especially a wokeContinue reading “A Woke Puppeteer in Western PA Coalfields”
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The Johnstown LGBTQIA Pride Event
On Saturday, July 15, the Keystone Alliance Gaylife Newsletter had its Johnstown LGBTQIA Pride Event Johnstown to celebrate diversity in the area. A crowd of hundreds came out to enjoy the day. There were twenty plus groups with tables at the event. I got interviews with each of them in the video below. In theContinue reading “The Johnstown LGBTQIA Pride Event”
Hate Group Flyering in Pennsylvania
I was going to post on the low life expectancy for African Americans in Cambria County. However most of the numbers from County Health rankings have hardly changed from last year due to an issue with the census. Just reciting numbers from last year is redundant. It is cited in the related posts below. IContinue reading “Hate Group Flyering in Pennsylvania”
The Majority of PA Hate Groups are Anti-government
Last week I posted on the rise in hate groups in Pennsylvania from 30 to 72 as listed by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). This week I will look at the changes in the categories of groups from last year to this year. Anti-government groups are a majority of hate groups in PA. LastContinue reading “The Majority of PA Hate Groups are Anti-government”
A 140% Increase in Hate Groups in Pennsylvania
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) just released its annual list of hate groups for the U.S. for 2022. Nationwide, they followed 1,225 groups last year. This is up from 733 last year and is the highest that they have ever tracked. Pennsylvania had 72 hate groups in 2022 which is up from 30 inContinue reading “A 140% Increase in Hate Groups in Pennsylvania”
Local Artificial Intelligence Boot Camp
Ten days ago I posted on the potential dangers of artificial intelligence. Then, I was not sure what the direct impact on the area would be. Surprisingly, two days later I saw an event on Meetup.com titled AI (Artificial Intelligence) Boot Camp at the City of Johnstown Entrepreneurship Centre or cojec. The bootcamp was taughtContinue reading “Local Artificial Intelligence Boot Camp”
Artificial and Real Intelligence
Much has been said about the dangers of Artificial Intelligence. Previously, the criticisms have come from science fiction writers such as Arthur C Clarke (the writer of 2001: A Space Odyssey pictured above) and Michael Crichton and filmmakers like James Cameron. Now, the warnings are coming from pioneers in the field such as Geoffrey Hinton,Continue reading “Artificial and Real Intelligence”
COVID-19 Trend Update in Pennsylvania
The news on the COVID-19 front for Pennsylvania has been encouraging as of late. The number of deaths statewide has decreased dramatically. Five weeks ago there were 104 deaths from COVID-19 in the state. Four weeks ago there were 86. Three weeks ago there were 53. Two weeks ago there were 43. Last week thereContinue reading “COVID-19 Trend Update in Pennsylvania”
Medicaid Cutoffs aka “The Unwinding”
Allegheny Independent Media has its first independent contributor. Barbara White has been active for years with Put People First- PA (PPF). With pandemic era restrictions winding down, millions are faced with the possibility of Medicaid Cutoffs. In April we began a true-to-life horror story named “The Unwinding” invented by Republicans & Democrats. During the pandemic,Continue reading “Medicaid Cutoffs aka “The Unwinding””
Johnstown for Choice Rally at CVS and Well Being in Johnstown
Johnstown for Choice Rally at CVS On Friday the group Johnstown for Choice held a rally at the CVS pharmacy in Johnstown. This was at the corner of Goucher and Menoher streets in the Westmont section of town. The rally was titled Keep Your Legislation off our Medication. I spoke with Adrienne Daily in theContinue reading “Johnstown for Choice Rally at CVS and Well Being in Johnstown”