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RIIFF receives a New England Emmy nomination for its 2007 public service announcements/festival promotions
PROVIDENCE, RI (April 30, 2008) The Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) - is very proud to report that it has received a nomination for a New England Emmy Award. RIIFF was recently notified by The Board of Governors of the Boston/New England Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences about the nomination in the category of Community/Public Service (PSAs) Campaign.
The campaign featured two spots. Entitled "No Excuses," it was created by William Smith, Director; Miraj Berry, Writer/Composer; and George T. Marshall, Producer. The spots featured the talents of Richard Donnelly and Phyliis Kaye of Trinity Repertory Company. They aired in July and August 2007 on WJAR TV.
This marks the third time PSA's produced by RIIFF have gone on to be nominated for Emmy Awards. There has been one win. All spots were directed by William Smyth.
The 31st Boston / New England Emmy Awards will take place on Saturday, May 10th, 2008 at the Boston Marriott Hotel, Copley Place, Grand Ballroom, 110 Huntington Avenue, Boston
PROVIDENCE, RI (April 30, 2008) The Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) -
The campaign featured two spots. Entitled "No Excuses," it was created by William Smith, Director; Miraj Berry, Writer/Composer; and George T. Marshall, Producer. The spots featured the talents of Richard Donnelly and Phyliis Kaye of Trinity Repertory Company. They aired in July and August 2007 on WJAR TV.
This marks the third time PSA's produced by RIIFF have gone on to be nominated for Emmy Awards. There has been one win. All spots were directed by William Smyth.
The 31st Boston / New England Emmy Awards will take place on Saturday, May 10th, 2008 at the Boston Marriott Hotel, Copley Place, Grand Ballroom, 110 Huntington Avenue, Boston
Safe Internet Use At Home
by Martin Pina
The Internet is an essential tool for our children’s growth culturally, academically and to a lesser degree socially. Children who master email, browsing and research at a young age have a leg up on their counterparts who do not utilize these tools until it becomes necessary. As the case with any open medium that has a wide variety of content, the need for oversight is important. The threat of exploitation is real. Computer crimes against children have grown exponentially over the last few years.
The FBI has a web page,(http://www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguidee.htm) A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety, that details how to identify the telltale signs of at risk children as well as prevention techniques. It is a very useful resource. However, it does not identify any software products that have the capability to effectively block access to adult content, gambling, hate and racial intolerance, social networking sites such as MySpace, Facebook or Xanga or any site you do not wish to allow accessed from your home.
K9 Web Protection is a free content filtering tool offered by Blue Coat, a California based technology company that builds Internet security solutions for businesses. Blue Coat offers K9 Web Protection for free as a service to families and the community. K9 Web Protection can be downloaded at http://www1.k9webprotection.com. There is a simple registration to obtain a license to install the product. It is very easy to install and use. It is configurable to allow sites that may show up in a category you would like to access. An example where this commonly occurs is researching medical topics. A site relating to breast cancer or plastic surgery may be blocked due to nudity. It is a simple process to allowthe sites you deem appropriate.
The Internet is the Information Superhighway and just as a real highway, the wrong exit can innocently be taken. Web content filtering assists in limiting your exposure as a parent as well as protecting your family. Law enforcement monitors various sites to catch predators and others engaged in online criminal activity. If an individual in your home visits a website with illegal content and downloads as much as a single picture, an investigation could be launched against the parent which often includes seizing of the computer accompanied by a lengthy investigation. This could happen by clicking on a link in an email sent as malicious joke or spam email. A prank or practical joke could easily escalate into a serious legal matter. Use web content filtering to reduce accidental traffic.
Viruses are another threat to your personal data and household. Financial predators rely heavily on Trojan Horse viruses to send them information on your computer that could allow them access to your personal and financial information. Illegally downloaded music from peer to peer services such as Limewire are notorious for having virus infected files. Only allow reputable sources such as iTunes to be used for downloading music. That “free” song could cost you your identity or worse. Combat this by ensuring your antivirus software is up to date. If you do not have any antivirus protection or your license has expired for the software that you do own, immediately renew your subscription or download a very effective, free (for non-business use) program from Grisoft named AVG which can be downloaded at http://free.grisoft.com/doc/downloads-products/us/frt/0?prd=aff.
This used in conjunction with a free antispyware product from Microsoft, Windows Defender, will give your computer ample protection from threats. Download Windows Defender from Microsoft at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/.
If you feel your computer is infected by a virus or spyware. Immediately take it to a repair facility. LS Computers located in Onset, MA provides this type of service at a reasonable cost. Contact LS Computers at (508) 291-9989. They also provide remote preventive maintenance for home users.
On Saturday, June 7, 2008 at White’s of Westport, from 9:00-1130 AM, the New Bedford NAACP will host the 21 st Annual Freedom Fund Breakfast, it’s major fundraising event. The theme this year is “Now is the Time”.
As a 21st century advocacy organization that fights for the advancement of minority groups through bridging the gaps in the following areas; education, economic empowerment, healthcare, criminal justice, civic engagement and poverty, “Now is The Time” to intensify our efforts in at least those areas of concentration.
Reverend Mark Green Sr. ,President of the local branch said:”This year, the Board of Directors is delighted to have brought increased membership to the board. With them comes fresh strength, new skills, ideas, and enthusiasm, which heightens the branch’s ability to do more advocacy work for the NAACP. Accordingly, as we continue to prepare for the breakfast this year, we are anticipating surpassing the 350 persons who were in attendance last year. Given the anticipated over flow, attendees are advised to arrive no later than 9:00 AM,as the program will begin promptly as scheduled.
The keynote speaker will be prominent scholar and author, Dr. Peniel E. Joseph, who is a professor of Aficana Studies at Brandeis University. His most recent book is entitled,”Waiting Til the Midnight Hour; A Narrative History of Black Power in America. Dr. Peniel was also named a “Top Young Historian” by the History News network in 2006.
Other program highlights include scholarship and award presentations to high school students who have achieved academic excellence, and to other citizens of the Greater New Bedford area for their community leadership. A book signing will immediately follow the program.
The Co-Chairs for this year’s event are Deneise Porche and Birdilyn Ogagan. Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling 508-991-4416.
The New Bedford Branch of the NAACP is 91 years strong and a landmark in the city of New Bedford.
NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Breakfast
This event is held in partnership with the New Bedford Historical Society and Cape Verdean Common Threads
Donation $5.00, Limited Seating and Refreshments