tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77455868005768436512024-03-12T20:45:17.957-07:00etc etcNotes, comments and observations from the Lifestyle and Entertainment desk by Lifestyle Editor Aixa Torregrosa-Vazquez.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger176125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745586800576843651.post-73968923345976288722014-02-05T11:49:00.001-08:002014-02-05T11:59:30.645-08:00I am not a poet ... but had to write this<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A few weeks ago, I woke up in the middle of the night and could not get a verse off my head.<br />
I had to sit down and write.<br />
I wrote this poem. Don't ask me why. I just had to.<br />
It is in Spanish.<br />
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Doesn't have a title ... <br />
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Cuando en al lucha se triunfa (Cuando en el amor se triunfa o se pierde)<br />
Que dolor queda<br />
La flor incipiente<br />
Del árbol dormido<br />
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En la semilla de antaño<br />
Que dolor queda<br />
La promesa truncada<br />
De lo que fue y no fuera<br />
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En el corazón abatido<br />
Que dolor queda<br />
La vida interrumpida<br />
El sueño que fue y pudiera<br />
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En la noche tan larga<br />
Que dolor queda<br />
La oportunidad perdida<br />
Si no recordase la ofrenda (promesa)<br />
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En el amanecer tan frio<br />
Que dolor queda<br />
Si no extiendo la mano<br />
Hacia lo que fue y pudiera<br />
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En el día mas largo<br />
Que dolor queda<br />
Si las palabras faltan<br />
Y el amor se entierra<br />
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Pero si hay esperanza<br />
Aunque sea un vestigio<br />
Resucitare el amor<br />
Para estar otra vez contigo<br />
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<u><i>Aixa Torregrosa-Vazquez, 2014</i></u><br />
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atorregrosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06501310760496308952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745586800576843651.post-24328868222677479032014-02-04T09:20:00.003-08:002014-02-04T09:23:19.667-08:00When you are looking for something to do ... <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Yes, there's more snow/sleet/freezing rain coming our way ....<br />
And, we are all tired of dealing with it and having to stay home trying to entertain the kids, do some work from home, catch up with chores, you name it.<br />
I just want to share a few links of websites that might help keep you, the kids and everyone else busy ... at least for a couple of hours (or at least maybe a few minutes).<br />
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The Smithsonian American Art Museum offers a variety of online exhibits:<br />
<a href="http://americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/online/">http://americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/online/ ... </a><br />
While there, check out <span style="font-size: small;"><i>: "Inventing a Better Mousetrap</i>: Patent Models from the Rothschild Collection"</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Check out: <a href="http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/collections/collection-online">http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/collections/collection-online</a> where you can take a trip to New York , Bilbao or Venice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Want more? Check out this list: <a href="http://mason.gmu.edu/~montecin/museum.htm">http://mason.gmu.edu/~montecin/museum.htm</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Explore nature, go on a virtual tour or the<a href="http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/WebCams/default.cfm"> National Zoo</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Do you have a favorite online museum or interactive website? Let me know. </span></div>
atorregrosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06501310760496308952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745586800576843651.post-71333350023530581612013-09-12T08:01:00.001-07:002013-09-12T08:02:58.459-07:00Here's a day trip suggestion .... I hear fall is a great time to visitCLICK ON THE LINK FOR MORE PHOTOS AND INFORMATION: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.719171994764796.1073741825.510648112283853&type=1">https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.719171994764796.1073741825.510648112283853&type=1</a><br />
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You have to approach camping with an open mind. That’s what
I did when my husband suggested going camping on Memorial Day weekend along with
other family members.</h2>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">OUR CAMPSITE. IT WAS SO CALMING.</td></tr>
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I was a little worried … you know … about facilities, cleanliness,
sleeping in a tent … a whole lot of other stuff. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You know, I do like the comforts of home. I’ve
never camped. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(I slept in a tent once – one night. It was
next to a house. So that does not count as camping.)</div>
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I decided to keep an open mind. Plus I felt pretty
comfortable. The other four members of our camping party have lots of
experience – even the almost-4-year-old little man has more experience that I
do</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">COOKING ON THE FIRE. </td></tr>
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I decided it was going to be an adventure. And, it was.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A fun one. Yes there is a lot of work prior
to even getting to the place. Lots of packing – you have to take everything.
You have to plan and shop for the meals – no restaurants on the premises. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As this was my first time, it was
overwhelming. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was exhausted before I
got in the car and on our way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was so
anxious to get there; I made for a very frustrated and cranky co-pilot on the
way up. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">COFFEE ANYONE?</td></tr>
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Once we got to our destination, all worries went away. I was
surprised, I really got into it. I learned a lot. Now, I sort of have an idea on
how to pitch a tent, how to cook over a fire, how to crawl in and out of a
tent, how to cook without having a sink nearby ….</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">IT WAS NICE TO SIT BY THE FIRE</td></tr>
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Our trip was only two nights. But, it’s a start, for me. We
camped at Locust Lake State Park in<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">
Schuylkill County</span>. The place is beautiful. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We enjoyed a couple of beautiful days. The
temperatures were cool … so no bugs. The nights were pretty cold. We had
prepared for the cold nights. But, I was still cold. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think we all were. We survived though. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did not want to come back home so
quick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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You can find more information here: <a href="http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/locustlake/">http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/locustlake/</a></div>
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During our stay, we took a quick trip to Jim Thorpe where we
took a ride in the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway: <a href="http://www.visitpa.com/pa-railroads/lehigh-gorge-scenic-railway">http://www.visitpa.com/pa-railroads/lehigh-gorge-scenic-railway</a></div>
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The town is a fun place to visit. On our way there and back,
we rode through some pretty small towns and hamlets.</div>
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For information about Jim Thorpe: <a href="http://www.jimthorpe.org/">http://www.jimthorpe.org/</a></div>
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Now, I keep looking for possible sites for our next camping
trip. Do you go camping? Do you have a favorite place? Let me know at <a href="mailto:atorregrosa@thereporteronline.com">atorregrosa@thereporteronline.com</a>.</div>
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Now, I don’t know that I would do if it is stormy – with thunder
and lightning …</div>
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atorregrosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06501310760496308952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745586800576843651.post-28189719877205046032013-05-02T08:04:00.000-07:002013-05-02T08:04:46.208-07:00A house of worship like no other<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">(Let me say this first:
All houses of worship are special and unique … </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">particularly</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"> for
the people who worship in them and/or have contributed to its creation and role
in the community, <b><i>and rightly so.</i></b>)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">After years living in
this area, finally, last week I visited Beth Sholom Congregation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Taking the opportunity
of a day off to spend with mom while she visited our family, we decided to stay
close to home for our day trip.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">It was a great day.
Weather was awesome, spending the day with mom was awesome and Beth Sholom is
outstanding.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">I like to visit houses
of worship. There is something mystical about them. They convey so many
stories in so many ways. And, I am a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright's work.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Beth Sholom Congregation is located at 8231 Old York Road in
Elkins Park</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">. It’s about 30 to 40
minutes away from Lansdale. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Beth
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was designed by </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.fallingwater.org/"><span style="color: blue;">Frank Lloyd Wright</span></a> and
has been designated a <span style="color: #570861;"> </span></span><i><span style="color: #570861; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://bit.ly/120L7Nk"><span style="color: blue;">National Historic
Landmark</span></a></span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #570861; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tours
are offered to visitors. For a schedule,</span><span style="color: #570861; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 19.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://bethsholomcongregation.org./"><span style="color: blue;">click here.</span></a><br />
On the day of our visit we were the only visitors at that time of day so we got
a personalized tour and to top it off with a Spanish-speaking tour guide, which
was great for mom. Our tour guide spent plenty of time with us and answered all
our questions.<br />
There is a fee for the tours -- $12 for adults, $10 for students, seniors.
Children under 10 are admitted free. In addition to touring the main sanctuary,
there is a visitor center that traces the history of Beth Sholom.<br />
For more information including the history of the congregation, development of its current building and a virtual visit, check here <a href="http://www.bethsholompreservation.org/visitorCenter.aspx"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.bethsholompreservation.org/visitorCenter.aspx</span></a>.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SIDE VIEW OF BETH SHOLOM</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">DETAIL OF THE FRONT OF BETH SHOLOM</td></tr>
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I just feel like drawing this week ....<br />
Don't you feel like sometimes you just want to be a "Fly On the Wall"?<br />
(Click on the image to see a bigger version.)<br />
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atorregrosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06501310760496308952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745586800576843651.post-88059098773442676142013-04-03T15:08:00.001-07:002013-04-03T15:08:36.955-07:00Get a hold of this book<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>As of late</b> I’ve
become quite interested in children’s books. With two little ones in the
family, it is fun to get books for them. I especially like checking thrift
stores. I am no expert by any means, but I get pretty happy when I make a great
find with a great price attached to it , say – 50 or 75 cents, $1. Very nice indeed. Not only do I get a deal, a community organization
gets a little help. <b>Also as</b> important, the little ones are learning to
appreciate books and to enjoy reading.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Being a
Spanish speaker, it’s nice to find bilingual books (English/Spanish). In “my book” another language is a window
into another world. And, I want the little ones to get used to Spanish and one
day being able to speak it, read it, use it. It all starts with getting the
books in their hands and reading to them.
I am sure you also read and share stories and books with the young ones
in your family. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>This week</b>, I
received a copy of Pennsylvania’s One Book, Every Young Child Early Literacy
Initiative. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In its eighth
year, the program highlights the importance of early literacy development in
preschoolers ages 3 to 6. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This year’s
book is “The Bus for Us” by writer Suzanne Bloom. And, it is a bilingual book. The story is
also told in Spanish. It is very colorful and fun. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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first:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As part of
the program, authors visit libraries across the state. Bloom will be in the
area on the following dates and places on April 15:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">11:30 a.m.
at North Wales Area Library, 233 S. Swartley St., North Wales. Check <a href="http://www.northwaleslibrary.org/">www.northwaleslibrary.org</a> or call
(215) 699-5410.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Upper Dublin Public Library, 805 Loch Alsh Ave., Fort Washington.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Lower Providence Community Library, 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville. Call (610)
666-6640 or check <a href="http://lpc.mclinc.org/">http://lpc.mclinc.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Visit my
Facebook page at: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AixaTorregrosaReporter?ref=hl">https://www.facebook.com/AixaTorregrosaReporter?ref=hl</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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your answer to the following. Which two characters are featured in Suzanne
Bloom’s book “A Splendid Friend, Indeed”? (Hint: one is furry, one is feathery.) A
winner will be selected at random from among the correct answers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Good luck
and keep reading to the little ones. And, if you find a place with great
bargains, let me know.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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atorregrosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06501310760496308952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745586800576843651.post-1599696843699913482012-11-06T07:55:00.001-08:002012-11-06T07:58:46.975-08:00The world is watching the 2012 ElectionI just like to watch how the rest of the world views our nation. This election year is a prime example. Here's a Storify compiling a selection of news outlets around the world.
<script src="http://storify.com/AixaTorregrosa/the-world-watches-election-2012.js"></script><noscript>[<a href="http://storify.com/AixaTorregrosa/the-world-watches-election-2012" target="_blank">View the story "The world watches Election 2012" on Storify</a>]</noscript>atorregrosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06501310760496308952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745586800576843651.post-55686929373590500542012-10-09T08:48:00.001-07:002012-10-09T08:48:03.941-07:00Do you like to talk about religion? We want you to join us<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The Community Media Lab at The Reporter is hosting its first
public Interfaith Community Panel on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at Trinity
Lutheran Church, 1000 W. Main Street, Lansdale. All are welcome to attend and
participate in the conversation. The Interfaith Community Panel is
comprised of several religious leaders from throughout our community
representing different faiths. The Interfaith Community Panel will gather
regularly to share views and engage the community in a healthy and open discussion
of topics of interest and of issues affecting the community. On Oct. 16 the
topic of discussion will be “Religion vs Free Speech: Blasphemy in the Public
Square.” Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. and the open forum discussion will
take place from 7 to 8 p.m. If you have a suggested question in regards to this
topic, please contact <a href="mailto:apiccirilli@thereporteronline.com"><span style="color: windowtext;">apiccirilli@thereporteronline.com</span></a> or <a href="mailto:atorregrosa@thereporteronline.com"><span style="color: windowtext;">atorregrosa@thereporteronline.com</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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atorregrosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06501310760496308952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745586800576843651.post-5140685903904295352012-08-07T06:52:00.001-07:002012-08-07T06:52:18.912-07:00Look who's turning 68<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span class="bold">SUBMITTED BY NASA</span><br />
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<span class="bold">Smokey Bear to Celebrate 68th Birthday at Mission Control
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-- NASA, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), the Texas Forest Service and
Smokey Bear are teaming up to celebrate Smokey's 68th birthday Aug. 9 at
NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. The popular mascot will tour
the center and record a promotional announcement for NASA Television
that will air later this month. <br /> <br /> Smokey Bear is the USFS
symbol for wildland fire prevention and represents the Advertising
Council Inc.’s longest-running public service announcement campaign. <br /> <br />
On May 14, Smokey went where no bear had gone before. NASA astronaut
Joe Acaba and the Expedition 31 crew chose a plush Smokey doll to be the
team's launch mascot, celebrating their trip to the International Space
Station. During his tour about 250 miles above Earth, Smokey will turn
68 years old, sparking the celebrations back on the ground Thursday. <br /> <br />
NASA's collaboration with the USFS began in 1971 when Stuart Roosa, an
Apollo 14 astronaut and former Forest Service smokejumper, orbited the
moon with a pack of seeds as part of a joint NASA/USFS project. Those
"moon trees" were planted around the country (many for the nation's
bicentennial in 1976) and around the world. Today, the trees stand as a
tribute to Roosa and the Apollo program. <br /> <br /> This year, NASA and
the USFS signed a Space Act Agreement that unites the two agencies in
raising awareness about the importance of fire prevention and fire
safety. For more about the International Space Station and the NASA-USFS
connection, visit: <br /> <div align="center">
<a href="http://www.nasa.gov/station">http://www.nasa.gov/station</a> </div>
</div>atorregrosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06501310760496308952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745586800576843651.post-8984428598877381122012-07-16T07:08:00.001-07:002012-07-16T07:09:39.269-07:00Special for weather watchers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Our area is experience a dry spell ... as reported here: <a href="http://bit.ly/NsYeiH">http://bit.ly/NsYeiH</a><br />
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If you are keeping track of rainfall, here's a great website to check:<a href="http://www.cocorahs.org/"> http://www.cocorahs.org</a><br />
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Here's how much rain fell in our area in a 24-hour period:<a href="http://bit.ly/NsYeiH"> http://bit.ly/NsXutQ</a><br />
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You can even become a volunteer weather watcher. Check this out:<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/M5-sXXg9M30" width="420"></iframe></div>atorregrosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06501310760496308952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745586800576843651.post-18141106284881146072012-06-19T11:16:00.000-07:002012-06-19T11:16:41.628-07:00I didn't want to eat after this trip to the supermarket<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Trips to the supermarket are pretty uneventful for the most
part one would think.</div>
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On a recent Friday, after work, my husband and I decided to
make a quick stop at an area supermarket to pick up a few things.</div>
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Outside the entrance of the market was a scene that
regularly you do not see in suburbia ... <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a pregnant woman accompanied by a youngster displayed a handwritten message on a manila folder
asking for help for food, etc.</div>
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We were struck by the sight. We decided we wanted to help. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
bought some ready to eat foods staples and hurried down to pay as we knew once
they spotted her she would be told to move on.</div>
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Right on cue, as I exited the market with a couple of bags
for the woman, she was being told to move on. I repeated to her a few times the
name of an organization in the area that could offer some help as she and the
youngster went on their way.</div>
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To me this was a reminder that what we have is a gift. And,
it could go away anytime and that there are
many that need our help every day.</div>
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You only need to talk to the folks at Community Housing
Services in Lansdale.</div>
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Their job is endless and very challenging.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On a recent visit I took this photo.</div>
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Though
there are items on the cupboards, we have to remember that sometimes the need
is greater than the supply. </div>
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During my brief stop, I spent some time talking with Jolene
Freed, a staff member at CHS. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Freed said the week of June 4 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a total of 71 different households<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>made use of the food cupboard service. It was
one of their busiest weeks, she told me. And, that number included 13 new
families. And with summer under way sometimes donations dwindle. Hunger and need do not go on vacation.</div>
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The need does not go away. And, people from all walks of
life are impacted by need. Take for example: <a href="http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2012/06/19/the-number-of-phds-on-food-stamps-triples/">http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2012/06/19/the-number-of-phds-on-food-stamps-triples/</a></div>
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<span>Any help, is good help, regardless of how big or small. </span></div>
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Community Housing <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Services<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>welcomes donations<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>foods such as canned meats like chicken, fish, etc.; canned fruits and
vegetables; cereals; boxed milk, among other items.</div>
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They also welcome donations to help the homeless. The
non-profit provides services such as crisis intervention, housing for the
homeless, food cupboard and more.</div>
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">They are located at 311 N.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Broad St., Lansdale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
Their number is (215) 362-5250.</span>atorregrosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06501310760496308952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745586800576843651.post-63815333616121360542012-04-02T04:43:00.001-07:002012-04-02T05:11:57.229-07:00Are you looking forward to what the 1940 Census reveals about your family?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Today 1940 Census <span id="_oneup" style="font-size: 13px;"> records are being released by the U.S. National Archives online after 72 years of confidentiality expires. It includes the mainland and Puerto Rico. </span> <br />
A live webcast is planned for 8:30 a.m.<br />
<br />
AP: 1940 census records include 21 million still alive: <a href="http://www.thereporteronline.com/article/20120402/NEWS04/120409976/1940-census-records-include-21-million-still-alive&pager=full_story">http://www.thereporteronline.com/article/20120402/NEWS04/120409976/1940-census-records-include-21-million-still-alive&pager=full_story</a><br />
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Click here:<a href="http://1940census.archives.gov/"> http://1940census.archives.gov/</a></div>atorregrosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06501310760496308952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745586800576843651.post-65845377231868767082011-12-27T07:31:00.001-08:002011-12-27T07:31:55.242-08:00Something needs to be done about this<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">It happens every year. Christmas Day comes around and then, like magic, poof, it seems like it goes away.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">For some reason it's over. Gone, done with it. Some people even take down their decorations, many move on to the next thing. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Do they forget that we are still in the midst of the 12 Days of Christmas?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">No
more holiday music in the radio, when we really need it most! Now that
the frenzy is over (or almost) we can relax and enjoy ourselves. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Since
the beginning of December -- no, since before Thanksgiving -- there is
this buildup and then all of a sudden the rug is pull from under us. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I am sorry, but I feel a void. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I want to hear the jingle bells ringing.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I know there is New Year's .... but ... <br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Anyway, someone needs to do something.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Someone needs to send someone a memo:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Christmas is not done until after ... hmmm, lets see, mid January, <i>maybe</i>. Well, <b>at least</b> until Epiphany. <u><i><b>Please.</b></i></u></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><u><i><b>It is the "Most Wonderful Time of the Year" after all. </b></i></u></span></div>atorregrosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06501310760496308952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745586800576843651.post-10733956711289555942011-12-08T07:54:00.001-08:002011-12-08T07:56:42.932-08:00I just couldn't resist ...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Once I saw this picture I just couldn't resits sharing it.<br />
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<span id="_oneup" style="font-size: 13px;">A giraffe licks its lips at the Houston <span style="color: red;">Zoo</span> Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, in Houston. The Houston <span style="color: red;">Zoo</span> started its Gift of Grub campaign to raise money to help feed the more than 6,000 animals at the <span style="color: red;">zoo</span>.
It costs more than $600,000 a year to feed the animals, and due to the
abnormal weather conditions across the country the cost of feeding the
animals has gone up. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Johnny Hanson)</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Making their debut recently at the Philadelphia Zoo were snow leopard cubs Kimti and Dian, born to Maya, the Zoo’s 3-year-old</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"> </span></span>female snow leopard and Amga the Zoo’s 5- year-old male snow leopard
on Thursday, June 9th. This is the first litter for both cats. The cubs are the first snow leopards ever born at<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> the Philadelphia Zoo and in the First Niagara Big Cat Falls exhibit,
continuing the Zoo’s successful breeding of big cats.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
cub’s debut was slightly delayed because they had minor surgery to
correct
eyelid abnormalities. In this condition, called an upper eyelid
coloboma, a portion of the upper eyelid fails to develop properly,
leaving a gap at the edge of the eyelid which can lead to eye
irritation. The cause of this condition is not well understood,
but it occurs in a variety of animals and in humans, and appears to be
more common in snow leopards than in other species. The cubs have
otherwise developed well, playing, eating, running and jumping normally.
Each weigh approximately 28 pounds each.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtV74KCl4yc">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtV74KCl4yc</a> </span></span></span></span></div>
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destruction, conflict with humans, and poaching.</span></span></span></span></div>
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Saw this on Twitter, What do you think of it?<br />
RT @WomenInWorldOrg: Oh, great. "Makeup Makes Women Seem More Competent, Study Says" <a href="http://abcn.ws/nWUr3c">abcn.ws/nWUr3c</a> #judgedonthemerits</div>
atorregrosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06501310760496308952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745586800576843651.post-35099161755488468232011-10-03T13:41:00.000-07:002011-10-03T13:41:33.384-07:00Still on "Island Time"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It is very nice to be able to go on a little vacation. I am blessed with family members whose generosity made a recent vacation possible (and others in the past as well).<br />
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The memories are great and the relaxation was very nice .... here's a photo.<br />
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I am still on "Island Time" .... <br />
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atorregrosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06501310760496308952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745586800576843651.post-9553106215875874312011-09-12T08:12:00.000-07:002011-09-12T08:43:59.328-07:00Get your scarecrows on<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">I just spoke with Jennie McClintock VP of MOMS Club of Lansdale. The organization is hosting its first Scarecrow Contest</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">So get your creative juices flowing, you have a few weeks to come up with a most unique<span style="color: #b45f06;"> scarecrow.</span></span><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;"> <b></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Times;">Deadline for entries is
Sept. 29.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Check the group's contest Facebook page for more information.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Families, groups, teams, classrooms and other organizations, including businesses can participate. Entry fee is $20. Also, they will be conducting online voting via Facebook and in person as well during Lansdale's First Friday on Oct. 7. Check <a href="http://www.facebook.com/LansdaleScarecrowContest.">http://www.facebook.com/LansdaleScarecrowContest.</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: ArialMT;">Create the person, place
or thing - past, present or future that best represents your business, group or
organization!</span><span style="font-family: ArialMT;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #595959; font-family: Arial-BoldMT;"> 1st: CASH PRIZE & 1
yr Ad in MOMS Newsletter & Trophy (Bragging rights)</span></b><b><span style="font-family: Arial-BoldMT;"></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #595959; font-family: Arial-BoldMT;"> 2nd: CASH PRIZE & 6
Month Ad </span></b><b><span style="font-family: Arial-BoldMT;"></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #595959; font-family: Arial-BoldMT;"> 3rd: CASH PRIZE & 1
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: ArialMT;"> Pay homage to the scarecrows that have been
"scaring crows" from the farmer's fields and gardens for centuries or
create the scarecrow of the future! You
may choose to add parts that move or make noise.</span><span style="font-family: ArialMT;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #595959; font-family: Arial-BoldMT;"> 1st: CASH PRIZE & 1
yr Ad in MOMS Newsletter & Trophy (Bragging rights)</span></b><b><span style="font-family: Arial-BoldMT;"></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #595959; font-family: Arial-BoldMT;"> 2nd: CASH PRIZE & 6
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: ArialMT;"> Open a world of possibilities as you create a
scarecrow interpretation of your favorite television, movie, or book character
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<b><span style="color: #595959; font-family: Arial-BoldMT;"> 1st: CASH PRIZE & 1
yr Ad in MOMS Newsletter & Trophy (Bragging rights)</span></b><b><span style="font-family: Arial-BoldMT;"></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: ArialMT;"> 1. Fill out an entry form and return form
along with entry fee of $20.00 to MOMS Club of Lansdale PA by September 23,
2011. A written description of your entry and title must accompany your
OFFICIAL SCARECROW COMPETITION ENTRY BLANK. </span><i><span style="color: #595959; font-family: Arial-ItalicMT;">MOMS Club reserves the right to refuse a scarecrow entry which
we feel may be offensive to the general public.</span></i><i><span style="font-family: Arial-ItalicMT;"></span></i></div>
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will be secured in the ground at your display location the weekend of October
7th.</span></div>
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scarecrow stand with the name and category of your entry as well as the name of
your business/organization.</span><span style="font-family: ArialMT;"></span></div>
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put on the ground around or under your scarecrow.</span><span style="font-family: ArialMT;"></span></div>
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WEATHER-RESISTANT & STURDY</span></b><span style="color: #595959; font-family: ArialMT;"> in order to qualify for
displaying and judging. Consider the wind and rain when choosing and
securing materials to your creation. We strongly encourage entrants to
visit their creations the weekend of display for periodic check-ups.
During the time your entry is on display you may make any necessary
repairs but no additions/alterations. <i>MOMS
Club reserves the right to remove any scarecrows that do not hold up to the
weather.</i></span><i><span style="font-family: ArialMT;"></span></i></div>
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construction of your scarecrow (i.e., pumpkins, squash, etc.).</span><span style="font-family: ArialMT;"></span></div>
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on display</span></b><span style="color: #595959; font-family: ArialMT;">.</span><span style="font-family: ArialMT;"></span></div>
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for photographing September 30th at which time your display location will be
issued. You will be given the drop off location at this time as well. </span><b><i><span style="color: #595959; font-family: Arial-BoldItalicMT;">NO EARLY CROWS</span></i></b><b><span style="color: #595959; font-family: Arial-BoldMT;">. MOMS CLUB
REPRESENTATIVES WILL BE AT THE DROP OFF LOCATION TO GIVE YOU YOUR OFFICIAL
ENTRY NUMBER AND SCARECROW LOCATION.</span></b><span style="color: #595959; font-family: ArialMT;"> Scarecrows will be on
display from October 7<sup>th</sup> until October 10<sup>th</sup>. You are responsible for dropping off your
scarecrow at the time arranged. </span><span style="font-family: ArialMT;"></span></div>
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favorites </span><span style="color: #0000cc; font-family: ArialMT; font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/LansdaleScarecrowContest">http://www.facebook.com/LansdaleScarecrowContest</a>
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: ArialMT;">during the week of
September 30<sup>th</sup> through October 7<sup>th</sup>. The public may also vote on their favorites
at October 7<sup>th</sup> First Friday at the MOMS Club table in the Kugel Ball
Area. Winners will be announced at
approximately 8:30 pm the evening of October 7<sup>th</sup> First Friday at the
main stage in the Kugel Ball area.
Winners will also be posted on the website and prizes will be awarded
the following week. You do not have to
be present to win.</span><span style="font-family: ArialMT;"></span></div>
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not arranged for alternative pick-up by October 11th will become the property
of MOMS Club.</span><span style="font-family: ArialMT;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: ArialMT;"> 12. MOMS Club reserves the right to photograph
entries for any promotional purpose. Photographs become the property of MOMS
Club.</span><span style="font-family: ArialMT;"></span></div>
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who take their entries off the property prior to the close of the display or
remove their entries for promotional purposes during the display without
expressed written permission from MOMS Club will forfeit their prizes and
titles.</span></div>
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atorregrosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06501310760496308952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745586800576843651.post-9221716002774329762011-09-06T11:25:00.000-07:002011-09-06T11:25:36.175-07:00Do you know an incredible mother?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li><span id="" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><div align="center">
<strong>I had never heard of this organization. Have you? </strong></div>
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<strong>It's an opportunity to recognize a special mom.</strong></div>
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<strong>Nominate An Awe-Inspiring Mother!</strong></div>
Washington, D.C. – We all know at least one incredible mother who balances it
all: a social life, a spiritual life, her job, her family, and her bank
accounts, but what’s even more impressive is that she manages to do all of this
while also making time to volunteer or lead organizations that help others.
These women are an inspiration and American Mothers wishes to recognize and
honor them for what they have achieved.<br />
American Mothers, Inc. ® is a national non-profit organization that has a
long tradition of honoring outstanding moms across the country and is now
seeking nominations for the 2012 National Mother of the Year® and Young Mother
of the Year. “It is our hope to recognize and thank moms for the many jobs they
do on a daily basis and the significant contributions they are making in the
community and our country,” says Connell Branan, president of American Mothers,
Inc. “We’re searching for those ordinary moms doing extraordinary things and
invite anyone to nominate that inspirational mother in their life.”<br />
Nominations are also being accepted for a new Mother of Achievement Award.
This recognition is given to a mother who has given great service and positive
support to her children and/or other children and families in the community.
“American Mothers, Inc. created this award to acknowledge a mother for her
significant talents and community service,” explains Branan.<br />
To qualify for the National Mother of the Year award, at least one of the
nominee’s children must be over the age of eighteen, and for the Young Mother of
the Year award, all of the nominee’s children must be under the age of
eighteen.<br />
The 2011 winners were:<br />
<strong>Ernestine Allen – Mother of the Year – Washington, D.C.</strong><br />
<strong>Shawnalee Eyre Pothier – Young Mother of the Year – Gilbert,
AZ</strong><br />
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To submit a nomination, visit <u>www.americanmothers.org</u>.<br />
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<strong>FOR MORE INFORMATION: </strong><br />
<strong>American Mothers, Inc.</strong><br />
<strong>Contact:</strong> Sandy Sponaugle – Sandy@platinumpr.com<br />
<strong>1666 K Street, NW, Suite 260 </strong><br />
<strong>Washington, DC 20006</strong><br />
<strong>877-242-4264</strong></span></div>
atorregrosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06501310760496308952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745586800576843651.post-40215028958052926712011-09-01T08:40:00.001-07:002011-09-01T08:40:54.563-07:00If aeronautics is your area of interest, check this out<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span class="bold">NASA Accepting Applications For Aeronautics Scholarships
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WASHINGTON
-- NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate is accepting
scholarship applications from graduate and undergraduate students for
the 2012 academic year. The application deadline is Jan. 15, 2012. <br /> <br />
Graduate students must apply under a specific research topic to align
with NASA's aeronautics research programs. The list of available topics
is posted online. <br /> <br /> NASA expects to award 20 undergraduate and
five graduate scholarships to students in aeronautics or related fields.
Undergraduate students entering their second year of study will receive
up to $15,000 per year for two years and the opportunity to receive a
$10,000 stipend by interning at a NASA research center during the
summer. <br /> <br /> Graduate students will receive up to $35,000 per year
for up to three years, with an opportunity to receive a $10,000 stipend
interning at a NASA research center for up to two consecutive summers. <br /> <br />
"Pairing our best aeronautical innovators at NASA with the nation's
brightest students, through internship opportunities in our scholarship
program helps ensure we will continue to have the talented workforce we
need to solve the challenges of 21st century aviation," said Jaiwon
Shin, associate administrator for the Aeronautics Research Mission
Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington. <br /> <br /> Students not
committed to a specific academic institution or program still may apply.
If accepted, they must be admitted by fall 2012 into an aeronautical
engineering program or related field of study at an accredited U.S.
university. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Scholarship money may be
used for tuition and other school-related expenses. <br /> <br /> NASA's
Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate conducts cutting-edge,
fundamental and integrated systems research in traditional and emerging
disciplines. The intent is to help transform the nation's air
transportation system and to support development of future air and space
vehicles. <br /> <br /> Its goals include improving airspace capacity and
flexibility; aviation safety and aircraft performance; reducing overall
noise, engine emissions and fuel usage. <br /> <br /> For details about this scholarship program, a list of available research topics and the application process, visit: <br /> <br /> <div align="center">
<a href="http://nasa.asee.org/">http://nasa.asee.org/</a> </div>
<br /> For more information about aeronautics research at NASA, visit: <br /> <br /> <div align="center">
<a href="http://www.aeronautics.nasa.gov/">http://www.aeronautics.nasa.gov</a> </div>
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atorregrosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06501310760496308952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745586800576843651.post-9885436797967270762011-09-01T08:10:00.000-07:002011-09-01T08:13:00.606-07:00Keeping the kids, family healthyTo stay healthy another reminder is not one too many in my book.
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<br />And, as kids head out to school here's some health advice for parents. You can print it and keep it on hand or pass it on ...
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745586800576843651.post-53615065960366027352011-08-30T05:54:00.000-07:002011-08-30T05:55:20.490-07:00For those of you with dogs and cats<h1 style="margin-left: 0in; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Penn Vet Hosts Free Lecture in Wyndmoor, </span></h1> <h1 style="margin-left: 0in; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">“Arthritis: A Common Debilitating Condition for Dogs and Cats”</span></h1> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Dr. Ann Caulfield slated to speak at Thursday, September 15 event </span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">[August 30, 2011; Philadelphia, PA] – On Thursday, September 15 the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine will host a free, open-to-the-public lecture called “Arthritis: A Common Debilitating Condition for Dogs and Cats,” at the Y2K9’s Dog Sport Club in Wyndmoor, PA. Beginning at 7:00 PM, Dr. Ann Caulfield, Penn Vet’s rehabilitation medicine therapist, will discuss ways pet owners can manage the chronic pain arthritis produces in their pets and available medications and supplements.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Who:</span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> Penn Vet, interested members of the public.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What:</span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> Free lecture titled “Arthritis: A Common Debilitating Condition for Dogs and Cats” featuring Dr. Ann Caulfield of Penn Vet.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b style=""><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Where:</span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> Y2K9’s Dog Sport Club, located at 1000 E. Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-family: Calibri;">When:</span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> Lecture beginning at 7:00 PM, <span class="object">Thursday, September 15</span>, 2011 and ending at 8:30 PM.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-family: Calibri;">To register:</span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> Registration is required as seating is limited. This lecture is appropriate for all ages, but participants are asked to not bring their pets. To register, call 215-898-1480 or register online at: <span style=""> </span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">h</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">ttps://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/UPN/events/event_order.cgi?tmpl=events&event=2317099</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <sup></sup>F</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;">or more information about Penn Vet or its hospitals, visit <a title="blocked::http://www.vet.upenn.edu/" href="http://www.vet.upenn.edu/">www.vet.upenn.edu</a>. </span></p>atorregrosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06501310760496308952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745586800576843651.post-80637454388101366572011-08-24T05:58:00.000-07:002011-08-24T06:02:25.583-07:00What's that on his head?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLTu6ojIerZUwut5QFV-cUecoDb9lnXNEU8oN9ncD8RlLBR3BWK2e7jmZhRAZcJB6Ztce1AOE7XRdzSmC2BC_Zw_Mht7zCuEoIn48YzmKG8iivyPLt3oJWSMCFjwuNZPm5xC_-yFfwEnYQ/s1600/Scarface+Blu+Ray+Laun_Torr%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLTu6ojIerZUwut5QFV-cUecoDb9lnXNEU8oN9ncD8RlLBR3BWK2e7jmZhRAZcJB6Ztce1AOE7XRdzSmC2BC_Zw_Mht7zCuEoIn48YzmKG8iivyPLt3oJWSMCFjwuNZPm5xC_-yFfwEnYQ/s400/Scarface+Blu+Ray+Laun_Torr%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644406864739874658" border="0" /></a>
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<br />Al Pacino is seen onstage during the "Scarface" LegacyCelebration Event in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011. "Scarface" will be released on Blu-ray September 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0