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Post Office (page 2)Changes on KickTimeBy borges, Section Post Office
There have been some upgrades to the Scoop software that should improve performance and will affect the interface, although I have not explored all the features to see exactly how it is different.
One big improvement is that the Calendar seems to be changed so that it works with MS Explorer. The header with the month information was programmed using CSS and they changed that to a less elegant header, but it WORKS!
Our fair site has also experienced the intrusion of spammers, at first in the comments and then the upload directory. As a result all new users have to email admins at kicktime.org in order to get posting privileges. Exisiting members will continue to have these functions even if you all don't use them much. (not to complain...) I also disabled the upload function because I am not sure if the spammers would find a work around and get their files on our system anyway, so that function is gone, although few of you used it. If anyone would like to upload an image for a story email admins. So enjoy your reading here, and know you are welcome to post stories, email me info, or if you are new remember to email for higher privileges. b- UppityWis Makes BBCNews WebsiteBy borges, Section Post Office
Wisconsin Progressive Blog UppityWis made it into the BBC_news_coverage of the upcoming election. Puts to rest the idea that progressives only live in the city.
Tip of the hat to Uppity! Fighting Bob Fest 2006 a Great SuccessBy borges, Section Post Office
 Greg Palast photo from SHanson Over 5000 people attended the fest this year. The weather was a bit colder than usual, but the rain held off and the speakers were a hit. Greg Palast wasn't arrested at the airport as_expected... One benefit from my time there was getting to know Steve Hanson who runs the state-wide news site UppityWis. He has the server space to post some of my short audio clips from the 2006 fest. So if you missed the party, tune into this_story on UppityWis that has pictures and links to audio of Greg Palast, Tom Harkin, and DemocracyNow's Amy Goodman. I think he may have video that will be added later. At the UppityWis.org booth (that I helped staff) I was happy to talk with folks about the future of using the internet to promote progressive thought and extend its influence. It was terrific getting perspectives from other administrators of websites and those who spend time surfing on line. Everyone thought they would like a community site covering their neighborhood and sites like KickTime should be all over the state. Well maybe I exaggerate a little...
Time for a local Craig's list?By borges, Section Post Office
If you live in Madison or Eau Claire there is an on line local service called Craigslist. The Madison version is at this_location and it is a good resource for community cooperation--ride sharing, buying/selling. The SW region of Wisconsin does have a local bulletin board run by MWT that can be helpful, but also a bit of a free-for-all. Would a Kickapoo Craigslist be different? Could it be sustained with the numbers on line in this region?
Vote in the poll and if there is interest all we have to do is ask for a local section... (1 comment) Comments >> Hit counter added to KickTimeBy borges, Section Post Office
If you scroll down you will find a new icon in the column to the left that will indicate how many visits KickTime gets over time. It also maps out the location of visitors, so we can see how popular we are on and international scale...well...look for this icon below:
Bloggers in Madison May 3rdBy borges, Section Post Office
I understand this might interest a limited audience, but a couple of high profile bloggers will be in Madison next week. It requires an RSVP so read on to a link if interested.
picture of Markos by Don Hajicek
picture of Jerome from WSJ_website Markos Moulitsas of DailyKos and Jerome Armstrong of MyDD are going to be in Madison on May 3 to take part in a panel discussion called "Reforming and Rebuilding the Democratic Party" sponsored by the Madison chapter of Democracy for Wisconsin. DFW is the old Howard Dean volunteer group, and those guys are still going strong! As a bonus, Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton will give a kickoff speech, and John Nichols will moderate the panel. Should be an interesting night. The event will be 7 PM May 3 at the Wisconsin Historical Society Auditorium on State St. Here's a link to get more info and reserve tickets: http://www.dfalink.com/madisonrsvp Markos and Jerome are also scheduled to do a book signing at Rainbow Books on the fourth from six to eight. Road trip! (1 comment) Comments >> Valentine GreetingsBy borges, Section Post Office
 Click here to download an mp3 file (music file) of a singing valentine for KickTime readers. These are the voices of the Kickapoo Valley Monthly Meeting (Quaker) children's choir. All the proceeds from this project go to support a Quaker school in El Salvador (San Ignacio School). The project also brings great joy to Kickapoo area residents who have the pleasure of receiving one. If you would like to support this project send donations to Ellen Brookes c/o the Kickapoo Exchange Food Coop, 209 Main St., Gays Mills, WI 54631. Hope you enjoy this round called Jane Glover. Technical detail: the download will be a zip file that should open to an mp3 file that can be played on itunes, realplayer, quicktime, etc. Image Uploads now availableBy jconlon, Section Post Office
Smile Someone up there likes you...
Can you guess who this is?(2 comments) Comments >>
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