[act-ma] Act-MA Digest, Vol 158, Issue 13
gmoke
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Fri Mar 20 11:55:44 PDT 2020
John McNutt two documents on how to use Zoom:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gGao2WoORPW5ZHUT8sHwNL9AoOu-K-6kJ-eFnoTH15o/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/115sMYuRUswSaaIwqs3BC37ZBJjxgbQIb3ibRMSiquDU/edit?usp=sharing
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> 1. 3/21 & 22 Virtual International Conference for the
> Normalization of US-Cuba Relations (Charlie Welch)
> 2. Virtual Meetings (Charlie Welch)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:58:17 -0400
> From: Charlie Welch <cwelch at tecschange.org>
> To: act-ma at act-ma.org
> Subject: [act-ma] 3/21 & 22 Virtual International Conference for the
> Normalization of US-Cuba Relations
> Message-ID: <b7bb417d-2f43-ef30-788b-7fdcbe3e778b at tecschange.org>
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> Plenary for the International Conference for the Normalization of
> US-Cuba Relations via Zoom electronic conferencing
>
> For more information on the postponement of the live conference see the
> bottom of this announcement.
>
> Register Now for the Plenary (via Zoom) to be held Sat, March 21-2pm
> Eastern
> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ijlCaZflJqX3Rqkdd91kXPuQsmj3EdvVrTUiMZq9poBtfgGGDnuQIUcsH6MZ-YCjG5yw-nuDhu1PbjTBJzjf8vMWLBb5vGvCIhJHCL82Ks8US_PHM5-vLV9yxur0w7mxuy70xxp-67BLGxDLP6AqlIH_uZHCAlSZX0h2_itzrvdz-84zFHQAUE0Io-PZtwB8&c=Zum4F54WwJfT4FWjNF9krNFUfKZ6zW4CDlqyrp3MHOsSPC2lghPSXQ==&ch=T1S_w8I2IdJmA6Ks5f_8Yi-2g6MFGM35Mb3pn69MzNC0ud2K0n0dag==>
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>
> The Impact of the Blockade of Cuba on the People of the U.S. What We
> Can Do about It.
>
> Register (via Zoom) Now for Sunday, March 22 -2 pm Eastern
> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ijlCaZflJqX3Rqkdd91kXPuQsmj3EdvVrTUiMZq9poBtfgGGDnuQIUcsH6MZ-YCjG5yw-nuDhu1PbjTBJzjf8vMWLBb5vGvCIhJHCL82Ks8US_PHM5-vLV9yxur0w7mxuy70xxp-67BLGxDLP6AqlIH_uZHCAlSZX0h2_itzrvdz-84zFHQAUE0Io-PZtwB8&c=Zum4F54WwJfT4FWjNF9krNFUfKZ6zW4CDlqyrp3MHOsSPC2lghPSXQ==&ch=T1S_w8I2IdJmA6Ks5f_8Yi-2g6MFGM35Mb3pn69MzNC0ud2K0n0dag==>
>
> *SATURDAY Plenary Program*
>
> Update on International Cuba Conference ? *Ike Nahem*, New York-New
> Jersey Cuba Si Coalition
>
> Chairperson ? *Gail Walker*, IFCO/Pastors for Peace
> Link for Saturday?s registration
> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ijlCaZflJqX3Rqkdd91kXPuQsmj3EdvVrTUiMZq9poBtfgGGDnuQIUcsH6MZ-YCjG5yw-nuDhu1PbjTBJzjf8vMWLBb5vGvCIhJHCL82Ks8US_PHM5-vLV9yxur0w7mxuy70xxp-67BLGxDLP6AqlIH_uZHCAlSZX0h2_itzrvdz-84zFHQAUE0Io-PZtwB8&c=Zum4F54WwJfT4FWjNF9krNFUfKZ6zW4CDlqyrp3MHOsSPC2lghPSXQ==&ch=T1S_w8I2IdJmA6Ks5f_8Yi-2g6MFGM35Mb3pn69MzNC0ud2K0n0dag==>
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> Panel:
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> *
>
> *Ambassador Ana Silvia Rodr?guez* ? Cuban Mission to the United Nations
> Video greeting to the Conference, *Dr. Jorge Delgado Bustillo*
> (introduced by
> *Mart?n Koppel*, Pathfinder Books)
>
> *
>
> *Andr?s G?mez* ? Antonio Maceo Brigade, Alianza Martiana, Miami,
> Florida
>
> *
>
> *Milagros Rivera* ? Comit? de Solidaridad con Cuba en Puerto Rico
>
> *
>
> *Sean O?Donoghue* ? Table de concertation de solidarit? Qu?bec-Cuba
>
> *
>
> *Isaac Saney* ? Canadian Network on Cuba
>
> The focus of the conference is developing action.
> Hear about some things you can do:
>
> *
>
> *Dr. Rosemari Mealy* ? initiator with Attorney *Joan P. Gibbs*, of
> the Resolution before the NY City Council ? for the Panel:
> Resolutions and Legislation to end the blockade of Cuba.
>
> *SUNDAY: Sunday 2 pm Eastern/11 am Pacific*
> Link for the Sunday?s registration (via Zoom)
> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ijlCaZflJqX3Rqkdd91kXPuQsmj3EdvVrTUiMZq9poBtfgGGDnuQIUcsH6MZ-YCjoHfdXABckAVGcRjXNI9llF7b8sAalFHoDcEe0MdHgFeNw3YM1X85K4w3NHWYANeFphlQxyQevcX3k8Fl8ExvV1oOvmV-4GjwjyjO2ebqrUtbT6tSOGx5FjAniW4-uEtH&c=Zum4F54WwJfT4FWjNF9krNFUfKZ6zW4CDlqyrp3MHOsSPC2lghPSXQ==&ch=T1S_w8I2IdJmA6Ks5f_8Yi-2g6MFGM35Mb3pn69MzNC0ud2K0n0dag==>
>
>
> The Impact of the Blockade of Cuba on the People of the US & What We
> Can Do About It
>
> Moderator: *Howard Ehrman*, Chicago Cuba Coalition
>
> *
>
> *Implementing Cuban approaches to combat health disparities in
> marginalized communities of color in the United States* -Nathaniel
> Kratz, MD, ELAM Graduate, Columbia University Primary Care Internal
> Medicine Physician, New York City
>
> *
>
> *Environmental Programs? Exchanges between Cuba & US.* -Brenda
> L?pez, Los Angeles ? US Hands off Cuba
>
> *
>
> *Climate change disaster prevention, preparation & response in
> Puerto Rico, the US and Cuba* -Mildred Milly Guzman-Young ? Greater
> Hartford CT Coalition on Cuba
>
> *
>
> *Of the community or by the community?* P*olice, criminal and
> restorative justice in Cuba* -Ramon Espinoza ? Greater Hartford CT
> Coalition on Cuba
>
> *
>
> *Relationship of Cuba?s Education System to Education Struggles in
> New York City and the US* -Malcolm Sacks ? New York City Public
> School Teacher and National Venceremos Brigade Co-Coordinator
>
> *
>
> *Coronavirus: Bring Down the Blockade NOW: We Demand Protection for
> Us and Our Most Vulnerable* -Asilinn Pulley, Co-Founder, Black Lives
> Matter, Chicago
>
> Website for the virtual conference
> <http://www.us-cubanormalization.org/viva-cuba/virtual-conference/>
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>
>
> Website for the Live NYC Conference in November
> <http://www.us-cubanormalization.org/viva-cuba/><http://www.us-cubanormalization.org/viva-cuba/>
>
>
> If you want to receive info on this conference in Nov. get on the email
> list of the Boston Area July 26^th Coalition.
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> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 21:34:26 -0400
> From: Charlie Welch <cwelch at tecschange.org>
> To: act-ma at act-ma.org
> Subject: [act-ma] Virtual Meetings
> Message-ID: <98290000-de5b-0caf-6f63-d15a9f1f467b at tecschange.org>
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> What does an event announcement list do when events are not happening
> because of the current situation?
>
> We hope to facilitate a discussion about how to organize events virtually.
>
> Today I heard the podcast of the Personal Computer Show. Very early in the
> show there is a extended review of about a dozen conference calling
> systems.
>
> The Personal Computer Show was on WBAI/Pacifica in NYC for many years.
> The hosts have grown older and a little more inflexible but I think they
> did a decent job of listing and reviewing the competing systems. The
> one thing I wished they would have explored better is the hidden costs
> to privacy of free programs.
>
> There are a number of reviews on line from commercial websites. The PC radio show had the advantage of growing up on non-commercial radio and being less tainted by commercial interests.
>
> One of the ones they spoke favorably about towards the end is
> Zoom.
>
> I have had some experience as a participant with Zoom but not an organizer. I've done much more with Free Conference call. I am going to organize a meeting with Zoom to try that for
> Sunday. It's only an initial assessment not a final decision.
> Zoom allows both computer/webcam participation or just phone call in.
>
>
> Another issue in the back of my mind is that there will be heavy demand
> for these services which might effect the quality.
>
> The link to the show is
>
> http://pcradioshow2.org/2020/pcrs_2020_march18.mp3
>
> A commercial review from PC-Magazine is linked below as point of comparison
> https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-video-conferencing-software
>
> This is intended to kick off a discussion. If anyone has experience with these systems or has reviews to recommend you might put in your 2
> cents to move this discussion along.
>
>
> Charlie Welch
> for Act-MA
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