Join the fun on Saturday, April 2, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm and hunt for your special egg at the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts to decorate! Included will be a Beatrix Potter story and an egg-citing egg identification game. 610-691-6055. The Museum is location at 427 N. New St. Bethlehem
=====> Egg-stravanganza
www.LVBO.org Lehigh Valley Business Online, LVBO, connects people to businesses offering a restaurant guide, bargains, coupons, promotions, valuable tips, current events by businesses in the Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton area.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
President launches “Mortgage Rescue Plan”
Did you know that the president launched a “Mortgage Rescue Plan”. If you owe less than $729,00 on your mortgage, you probably qualify for the President’s “Making Home Affordable” program. Under this plan, the government will cut your mortgage payments by up to $12,000 / year. If you are a homeowner and you have not looked into refinancing recently, you may be surprised at how much you can save. Enter your age and calculate a new house payment.
=====> Mortgage Rescue Plan
=====> Mortgage Rescue Plan
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Drag Cars at America on Wheels Museum
More than a dozen of the fastest quarter-mile speedsters to ever roar across the Lehigh Valley are being exhibited at the America on Wheels Museum's changing exhibit gallery.
This exhibit pays tribute to the drag racing era of the 1950's & 1960's that was championed locally by Lehigh Valley Timing Association. 610-432-4200
The museum is closed Monday & Tuesday. It is open Wednesday – Saturday from 10am – 5pm. Museum hours on Sunday are Noon – 5pm.
This exhibit will run through June 5, 2011.
=====> Drag Cars at America on Wheels Museum
This exhibit pays tribute to the drag racing era of the 1950's & 1960's that was championed locally by Lehigh Valley Timing Association. 610-432-4200
The museum is closed Monday & Tuesday. It is open Wednesday – Saturday from 10am – 5pm. Museum hours on Sunday are Noon – 5pm.
This exhibit will run through June 5, 2011.
=====> Drag Cars at America on Wheels Museum
Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Show at Lehigh University
The Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Show is a four day automotive extravaganza featuring over 110,000 square feet of the best cars, trucks, SUVs and vans the world has to offer! 610-758-9691. The show is held at the Lehigh University, Rauch Fieldhouse & West Pavilion, in Bethlehem.
Show runs from Mar 31, 2011 – Apr 3, 2011 (10:00 am – 9:00 pm)
=====> Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Show
Show runs from Mar 31, 2011 – Apr 3, 2011 (10:00 am – 9:00 pm)
=====> Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Show
Spring Bridal Show at the Oley Fair Grounds
Spring Bridal Show
Oley - April 10, 2011
Spring Bridal Show at the Oley Fair Grounds, Oley, PA. Sunday April 10 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Oley Fair Center, Oley Fairgrounds. RSVP is not required, For directions or more information, please call 610-587-2634.
=====> Spring Bridal Show
Oley - April 10, 2011
Spring Bridal Show at the Oley Fair Grounds, Oley, PA. Sunday April 10 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Oley Fair Center, Oley Fairgrounds. RSVP is not required, For directions or more information, please call 610-587-2634.
=====> Spring Bridal Show
Easter Bunny Arrives at the Promenade Shops in Saucon
Easter Bunny Arrives at the Promenade
Saucon Valley - April 9, 2011
Special Story Time & Craft Activity at 10am. inside Barnes & Noble (children's area) located at The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley. The Easter Bunny will parade children & parents to the Gazebo in Town Square for photos following activities. FREE Easter Stickers for children, courtesy of QNB.
=====> Easter Bunny arrives at Promenade Shops in Saucon
Saucon Valley - April 9, 2011
Special Story Time & Craft Activity at 10am. inside Barnes & Noble (children's area) located at The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley. The Easter Bunny will parade children & parents to the Gazebo in Town Square for photos following activities. FREE Easter Stickers for children, courtesy of QNB.
=====> Easter Bunny arrives at Promenade Shops in Saucon
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Congratulations to Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Futuros Empresarios program
Congratulations to the 24 students participating in the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of the Lehigh Valley's Futuros Empresarios program. Futuros Empresarios or Fé is spanish for future entrepreneurs. The Fé Foundation was officially launched during a press conference in Upper Saucon Township.
The Hispanic Chamber began the Fé program for students in 2009. It was targeted for students who might not otherwise have thought of or even been exposed to college. Students spend a week at DeSales University experiencing dorm life at night, and during the days spend time in class learning life and business skills.
After the DeSales portion of the program the students head to month long, paid internships at places such as Air Products, Aetna and Sacred Heart Hospital.
=====> Futuros Empresarios
The Hispanic Chamber began the Fé program for students in 2009. It was targeted for students who might not otherwise have thought of or even been exposed to college. Students spend a week at DeSales University experiencing dorm life at night, and during the days spend time in class learning life and business skills.
After the DeSales portion of the program the students head to month long, paid internships at places such as Air Products, Aetna and Sacred Heart Hospital.
=====> Futuros Empresarios
Emeril Lagasse to open Italian Restaurant at Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem
Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse announced that he will open his 3rd. restaurant in the Sands Casino Resort complex in Bethlehem. The new restaurant "Emeril's Italian Table" will be adjacent to the hotel. This new restaurant along with his hamburger eatery and steak house in the casino will provide all of the food for the hotel's room service.
Emeril Lagasse has a dozen restaurants in five states. This new restaurant opening in May 2011 will be his first that focuses on Italian cuisine.
=====> Emeril's New italian Restaurant
Emeril Lagasse has a dozen restaurants in five states. This new restaurant opening in May 2011 will be his first that focuses on Italian cuisine.
=====> Emeril's New italian Restaurant
Labels:
Bethlehem Sands Casino,
Emeril Lagasse,
restaurants
Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem - 300-room hotel to open before Memorial Day
The Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem announced that its 300-room hotel is scheduled to open before Memorial Day, 2011. Construction on the 35-shop mall has also begun. Building will also start soon on a conference facility for up to 2,500 people.
The mall will include 35 upscale shops and restaurants. The mall at Sands is expected to open in time for the Christmas shopping season. The hotel will include standard rooms ranging in price from $149 per night to $219. The hotel will have 16 executive suites ranging in price from $249 to $319. There also will be 6 ( 1,200-square-foot ) Presidential Suites at a cost of $349 to $419 per night.
=====> Sands Casino Resort Hotel
The mall will include 35 upscale shops and restaurants. The mall at Sands is expected to open in time for the Christmas shopping season. The hotel will include standard rooms ranging in price from $149 per night to $219. The hotel will have 16 executive suites ranging in price from $249 to $319. There also will be 6 ( 1,200-square-foot ) Presidential Suites at a cost of $349 to $419 per night.
=====> Sands Casino Resort Hotel
Monday, March 28, 2011
Pet Photo Night - Photos with the Easter Bunny
Pet Photo Pet Night is Sunday, April 3 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Bring your pooch to Lehigh Valley Mall on these nights for his or her close up with the Easter Bunny. Cats and Dogs only please.
=====> Pet Photo Night
=====> Pet Photo Night
Labels:
Easter Bunny,
Lehigh Valley Mall,
pet photo
Photos with the Easter Bunny at the Lehigh Valley Mall
Photos with the Easter Bunny at the Lehigh Valley Mall will begin Sat. April 2 through April 23. Visit him for a memorable keepsake photo. You may even pre-order your photos and receive a “Fast Pass,” which will allow you to wait in a separate “Fast Pass” designed line. Bunny Photo hours are Mondays – Saturdays from 11am to 8pm and Sundays from 11am to 5pm. Kids bring your parents.
=====> Photos with the Easter Bunny
=====> Photos with the Easter Bunny
Save up to 25% on Discounted Gift Cards
Up to 25% off Merchant Gift Cards
Up to 25% off Merchant Gift Cards
Savings on Merchant "Gift Cards" like AMC Theatres, Aeropostal, American Eagle Outfitters, Appelebee's, Baby Gap, Barnes & Nobile, Bath and Body Works, JC Penney, Lowe's, Pacific Sunwear, Pier 1 and many more
Up to 25% off Merchant Gift Cards
Savings on Merchant "Gift Cards" like AMC Theatres, Aeropostal, American Eagle Outfitters, Appelebee's, Baby Gap, Barnes & Nobile, Bath and Body Works, JC Penney, Lowe's, Pacific Sunwear, Pier 1 and many more
Iron Pigs Baseball Schedule - April 2011 - Get Tickets
Major League Baseball Tickets = MLB Tickets- Phillies, Yankees, Mets, all teams
Search on "Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs" to find IronPigs Tickets = MLB Tickets
Iron Pigs Baseball Schedule - April 2011
Game times - may be subject to change:
April 7 - vs SWB 7:05 pm.
April 8 - vs SWB 7:05 pm.
April 9 - vs SYR 6:35 pm.
April 10 - vs SYR 1:35 pm.
April 11 - vs SYR 7:05 pm.
April 12 - vs SYR 10:35 am.
April 13 - at ROC 7:05 pm.
April 14 - at ROC 12:05 pm.
April 15 - at ROC 7:05 pm.
April 16 - at SYR 2:00 pm.
April 17 - at SYR 2:00 pm.
April 18 - vs SWB 7:05 pm.
April 19 - vs SWB 7:05 pm.
April 20 - vs SWB 7:05 pm.
April 21 - vs SWB 7:05 pm.
April 22 - at BUF 6:05 pm.
April 23 - at BUF 1:05 pm.
April 24 - at BUF 1:05 pm.
April 25 - at BUF 12:05 pm.
April 26 - vs PAW 7:05 pm.
April 27 - vs PAW 7:05 pm.
April 28 - vs PAW 7:05 pm.
April 29 - vs PAW 7:05 pm.
April 30 - vs BUF 6:35 pm.
Brides - Enter $100,000 Ultimate Wedding Contest
If you are getting married why not enter to win the $100,000 Ultimate Wedding contest - what have you got to lose? Why you're at it check out the Wedding & Gift Registry at Crate&Barrel. Don't forget to view their Registry checklist and much more.
=====> Wedding Contest
=====> Wedding Contest
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Find Remodeling Contractors - Get Up to 4 Quotes - It's Quick, Free, and Easy
Homeowners you can be matched up to 4 professionals for each of your home projects, for FREE!
- You can have contractors compete for your business.
- You can be matched to several contractor pros in your area.
- You can review other customer’s comments on each contractor, and pick who is right for you.
Call Tool Free: 877-234-2306
- You can have contractors compete for your business.
- You can be matched to several contractor pros in your area.
- You can review other customer’s comments on each contractor, and pick who is right for you.
Call Tool Free: 877-234-2306
2011 Spring Home Show ends today - What's Next in Remodeling ?
The 2011 Spring Home Show ends today - Sunday Mar. 27
What's Next for you and your Home Remodeling needs ......
Visit =====> Lehigh Valley Home Remodeling where you can connect with the very best contactors in the local Lehigh Valley Remodeling business.
Best of all you can Find Contractors for your Remodeling Needs and...
Get Up to 4 Quotes Right Now. It's Quick, FREE, and Easy!
What's Next for you and your Home Remodeling needs ......
Visit =====> Lehigh Valley Home Remodeling where you can connect with the very best contactors in the local Lehigh Valley Remodeling business.
Best of all you can Find Contractors for your Remodeling Needs and...
Get Up to 4 Quotes Right Now. It's Quick, FREE, and Easy!
2011 Iron Pigs House Band at Mezza Luna Sports Bar
Mezza Luna Sports Bar,
Sunday March 27, 2011, will host the finals of the search for the 2011 IronPigs House Band. Auditions have been happening the past 6 weeks at Mezza Luna. The band that wins will be performing at Coca-Cola Park during the 2011 Baseball Season. The winner of the competition will be known as "Shake, Rattle & Pork Roll". The bands inaugural performance will be on Opening Day - April 7. Good Luck to the band and the IronPigs ...... Looking forward to Opening Day and the Baseball Season.
=====> Iron Pigs House Band
Sunday March 27, 2011, will host the finals of the search for the 2011 IronPigs House Band. Auditions have been happening the past 6 weeks at Mezza Luna. The band that wins will be performing at Coca-Cola Park during the 2011 Baseball Season. The winner of the competition will be known as "Shake, Rattle & Pork Roll". The bands inaugural performance will be on Opening Day - April 7. Good Luck to the band and the IronPigs ...... Looking forward to Opening Day and the Baseball Season.
=====> Iron Pigs House Band
Labels:
2011 Iron Pigs,
House Band,
Mezza Luna Sports Bar
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Easter Bunny arrives in the Lehigh Valley
The Easter Bunny Hops into the Lehigh Valley Mall on Saturday, April 2.
Join us at 10:30am – 12:00pm to welcome the Easter Bunny to the Lehigh Valley. Children of all ages are invited to make some special spring-time memories as Lehigh Valley Mall welcomes the Easter Bunny to his springtime residence. The Easter Bunny will settle into his magical garden in the mall’s Promotional Court, where visitors may purchase a keepsake photo. Children will enjoy Spring-themed activities, giveaways and more!
=====> Easter Bunny comes to Lehigh Valley
Join us at 10:30am – 12:00pm to welcome the Easter Bunny to the Lehigh Valley. Children of all ages are invited to make some special spring-time memories as Lehigh Valley Mall welcomes the Easter Bunny to his springtime residence. The Easter Bunny will settle into his magical garden in the mall’s Promotional Court, where visitors may purchase a keepsake photo. Children will enjoy Spring-themed activities, giveaways and more!
=====> Easter Bunny comes to Lehigh Valley
Easton Restaurants - PBS39 Restaurant Walking Tour - April 3 rd.
Sunday, April 3rd
PBS's Lehigh Valley Restaurant Walking Tour
Taste your way through some of the best restaurants in Easton.
3rd Street Cafe, Colonial Pizza Spaghetti House,
Green Harvest Food Emporium, Island Taste West Indian Restaurant, Ocean
Pearly Baker's Alehouse, Quadrant Book Mart & Coffee House, River Grille,
Sette Luna, Sogo Asian Fusion, Sorrenti Cherry Valley Vineyard,
State Cafe & Grill, Terra Cafe, Valenca on the Square and Weyerbacher Brewery
Visit the PBS39 website for tickets - www.wlvt.org
=====> Restaurant Walking Tour
PBS's Lehigh Valley Restaurant Walking Tour
Taste your way through some of the best restaurants in Easton.
3rd Street Cafe, Colonial Pizza Spaghetti House,
Green Harvest Food Emporium, Island Taste West Indian Restaurant, Ocean
Pearly Baker's Alehouse, Quadrant Book Mart & Coffee House, River Grille,
Sette Luna, Sogo Asian Fusion, Sorrenti Cherry Valley Vineyard,
State Cafe & Grill, Terra Cafe, Valenca on the Square and Weyerbacher Brewery
Visit the PBS39 website for tickets - www.wlvt.org
=====> Restaurant Walking Tour
Friday, March 25, 2011
Sadecky's Puppet Show at Lehigh Valley Mall - Saturday
Sadecky's Puppet Show - Saturday, March 26
Lehigh Valley Mall - Sadecky's Puppets transforms the stage into a genuine theatrical experience for the children. "A Need to Read" is about Spencer, a boy who doesn't like to read, discovering a hidden talent that his parents kept secret.
=====> Sadecky's Puppet Show
Lehigh Valley Mall - Sadecky's Puppets transforms the stage into a genuine theatrical experience for the children. "A Need to Read" is about Spencer, a boy who doesn't like to read, discovering a hidden talent that his parents kept secret.
=====> Sadecky's Puppet Show
Labels:
Lehigh Valley Mall,
Sadecky's Puppet Show
Spring Fashion Show - Lehigh Valley Mall - Saturday
Spring Fashion Show
Saturday, March 26 - Spring Fashion Show presented by Lehigh Valley Mall Teen Board. Shows will be at 1:00 pm. and 3:00 pm. The Lehigh Valley Mall’s Teen Board models the latest in spring fashion including promwear. All of the modeled clothing can be purchased at Lehigh Valley Mall stores.
=====> Spring Fashion Show
Saturday, March 26 - Spring Fashion Show presented by Lehigh Valley Mall Teen Board. Shows will be at 1:00 pm. and 3:00 pm. The Lehigh Valley Mall’s Teen Board models the latest in spring fashion including promwear. All of the modeled clothing can be purchased at Lehigh Valley Mall stores.
=====> Spring Fashion Show
Solar Energy - Selling Your solar power back to PPL
Did you know that, if you are a homeowner or business that generates your own power with an alternate energy source like solar or even wind and you produce more power than you can use, the PUC requires that electric utilities purchase that excess power from you.
PPL connected approximately 900 solar and wind generators to its grid in 2010 but few of them generate enough power to sell electricity back to the utility company.
=====> Lehigh Valley BLOG
PPL connected approximately 900 solar and wind generators to its grid in 2010 but few of them generate enough power to sell electricity back to the utility company.
=====> Lehigh Valley BLOG
Bethlehem School District and it’s Solar Power initiative
Congratulations to the Bethlehem School District and it’s Solar Power initiative. Tangent Energy Solutions has completed solar energy generation installations at three Bethlehem Area schools. The three schools are J. Buchanan Elementary, Spring Garden Elementary and East Hills Middle School. There are two additional schools scheduled to be commissioned in the coming weeks.
The five schools will provide the Bethlehem Area school district with approximately 2 million kwh (kilowatt-hour) per year of clean electricity and save nearly 2.75 million pounds per year of CO2 and other greenhouse gases.
=====> Lehigh Valley BLOG
The five schools will provide the Bethlehem Area school district with approximately 2 million kwh (kilowatt-hour) per year of clean electricity and save nearly 2.75 million pounds per year of CO2 and other greenhouse gases.
=====> Lehigh Valley BLOG
Bethlehem Restaurants - PBS39 Restaurant Walking Tour - April 10
Sunday, April 10th
PBS's Lehigh Valley Restaurant Walking Tour
You can taste your way through some of the best restaurants in Bethlehem.
Bethlehem Brew Works, Franklin Hill Vineyards, Hello Burrito, Historic Hotel Bethlehem, 1741 on the Terrace, The Tap Room, McCarthy's Tea Room, Rewired Cafe/Alando's, Kitchen Cuisine, Rosanna's, The Chocolate Lab, The Melting Pot, The Other Fish, Seasons Olive Oil & Vinegar, Tap Room, Starfish Brasserie
Visit the PBS39 website for tickets - www.wlvt.org
=====> Lehigh Valley Restaurant Guide
PBS's Lehigh Valley Restaurant Walking Tour
You can taste your way through some of the best restaurants in Bethlehem.
Bethlehem Brew Works, Franklin Hill Vineyards, Hello Burrito, Historic Hotel Bethlehem, 1741 on the Terrace, The Tap Room, McCarthy's Tea Room, Rewired Cafe/Alando's, Kitchen Cuisine, Rosanna's, The Chocolate Lab, The Melting Pot, The Other Fish, Seasons Olive Oil & Vinegar, Tap Room, Starfish Brasserie
Visit the PBS39 website for tickets - www.wlvt.org
=====> Lehigh Valley Restaurant Guide
Restaurant News - NEW restaurant in downtown Bethlehem
Bethlehem to get NEW restaurant in downtown
The owners of Pacifico restaurant in the Promenade Shops at Saucon have purchased the site of Tika's on main street in Bethlehem. Some renovations will be made and an opening is planned by this May. The new restaurant -- "Tapas on Main"
=====> Restaurant Guide
The owners of Pacifico restaurant in the Promenade Shops at Saucon have purchased the site of Tika's on main street in Bethlehem. Some renovations will be made and an opening is planned by this May. The new restaurant -- "Tapas on Main"
=====> Restaurant Guide
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Lehigh Valley Business Online - mobile phone version
Lehigh Valley Business Online mobile version of the website tailored to mobile phones, iphone, PDA and other mobile devices."
=====> www.lehighvalleybusiness.mobi
=====> www.lehighvalleybusiness.mobi
21st Annual Berks Jazz Fest in Reading
Reading - March 25 - April 3, 2011
This 10 day Fest is comprised of approximately 130 events held throughout the county. The festival will attract about 40,000 to 45,00 people. Major concerts will be held at the Sovereign Performing Arts Center, the Scottish Rite Cathedral, and other large venues. Added treats for festival attendees include the small and intimate concerts held at restaurants and bars throughout the county. The Berks Art Council, a nonprofit organization, presents the festival each year.
=====> Lehigh Valley BLOG
This 10 day Fest is comprised of approximately 130 events held throughout the county. The festival will attract about 40,000 to 45,00 people. Major concerts will be held at the Sovereign Performing Arts Center, the Scottish Rite Cathedral, and other large venues. Added treats for festival attendees include the small and intimate concerts held at restaurants and bars throughout the county. The Berks Art Council, a nonprofit organization, presents the festival each year.
=====> Lehigh Valley BLOG
What's New for 2010 Federal Tax Return - Due Date
2010 Federal Tax Returns
Due date of the return. File Form 1040 by April 18, 2011. The due date is April 18, instead of April 15, because of the Emancipation Day holiday in the District of Columbia — even if you do not live in the District of Columbia.
=====> Lehigh Valley BLOG
Due date of the return. File Form 1040 by April 18, 2011. The due date is April 18, instead of April 15, because of the Emancipation Day holiday in the District of Columbia — even if you do not live in the District of Columbia.
=====> Lehigh Valley BLOG
Afraid of Disposing of the NEW - Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulb
EPA recommends that residents follow the cleanup and disposal steps described below:
1.Before cleanup ◦Have people and pets leave the room.
◦Air out the room for 5-10 minutes by opening a window or door to the outdoor environment.
◦Shut off the central forced air heating/air-conditioning system, if you have one.
◦Collect materials needed to clean up broken bulb.
2.During cleanup ◦Be thorough in collecting broken glass and visible powder.
◦Place cleanup materials in a sealable container.
3.After cleanup ◦Promptly place all bulb debris and cleanup materials outdoors in a trash container or protected area until materials can be disposed of properly. Avoid leaving any bulb fragments or cleanup materials indoors.
◦If practical, continue to air out the room where the bulb was broken and leave the heating/air conditioning system shut off for several hours.
I think that I am now officially afraid after reading these EPA recommends. In September 2010, the last major GE manufacturing plant for incandescent light bulbs in the U.S. closed in Winchester, Virginia.
=====> Lehigh Valley BLOG
1.Before cleanup ◦Have people and pets leave the room.
◦Air out the room for 5-10 minutes by opening a window or door to the outdoor environment.
◦Shut off the central forced air heating/air-conditioning system, if you have one.
◦Collect materials needed to clean up broken bulb.
2.During cleanup ◦Be thorough in collecting broken glass and visible powder.
◦Place cleanup materials in a sealable container.
3.After cleanup ◦Promptly place all bulb debris and cleanup materials outdoors in a trash container or protected area until materials can be disposed of properly. Avoid leaving any bulb fragments or cleanup materials indoors.
◦If practical, continue to air out the room where the bulb was broken and leave the heating/air conditioning system shut off for several hours.
I think that I am now officially afraid after reading these EPA recommends. In September 2010, the last major GE manufacturing plant for incandescent light bulbs in the U.S. closed in Winchester, Virginia.
=====> Lehigh Valley BLOG
Labels:
CFL,
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb,
disposal
Monday, March 21, 2011
U.S. Cell phone user preferences
Wireless triva -- Approximately 1/3 of all U.S. cell phone users have the newer generation of smart phones like Apple's iPhone and Motorola's Droid. Owners of these types of phones tend to be data intensive users downloading music, video and web surfing.
ATT $39 Billion bid for T-Mobil - What it means to us
AT&T made a surprise bid to acquire T-Mobile USA for a reported $39 Billion. Obviously that means more consolidation in this competitive industry. If this acquisition gets approved it will make AT&T and Verizon Wireless the 1-2 punch in wireless carriers.
Verizon will undoubtedly feel compelled to make some acquisition of its own. More consolidation …. yadda yadda yadda. I am afraid that such consolidation frenzy will drive up mobile service rates and probably reduce the number of phones available to all subscribers. AT&T states that this deal will increase competition and lower prices. Where have I heard that before?
Less competition = Lower prices. <=== Does this equation sound correct to you?
Some phrases come to mind that make me queasy….. Captive audience, Only show in town.
=====> Lehigh Valley BLOG
Verizon will undoubtedly feel compelled to make some acquisition of its own. More consolidation …. yadda yadda yadda. I am afraid that such consolidation frenzy will drive up mobile service rates and probably reduce the number of phones available to all subscribers. AT&T states that this deal will increase competition and lower prices. Where have I heard that before?
Less competition = Lower prices. <=== Does this equation sound correct to you?
Some phrases come to mind that make me queasy….. Captive audience, Only show in town.
=====> Lehigh Valley BLOG
Sunday, March 20, 2011
ATM Fees are increasing at some Banks
In case you haven't noticed or heard, ATM fees are increasing at some banks in the country. Chase is testing $5. fees for non-customers. PNC Bank beginning in September 2011 will stop reimbursing ATM fees for free-checking customers who use non PNC ATM machines and charge the customer $2. per transaction. The good news is that Bank of America, Citi and Wells Fargo have not yet introduced similar changes to the ATM system. Can they be far behind ???
Sports Cards & Collectibles Show at Easton Palmer Park Mall
Sports Cards & Collectibles Show
Mark your calendar Friday thru Sunday in Easton - March 25 - 27, 2011
Display and Sale of Sports Memorabilia at the Palmer Park Mall, Easton, PA. Visit exhibits by local and regional collectors of sports cards and related items.
=====> Lehigh Valley BLOG
Mark your calendar Friday thru Sunday in Easton - March 25 - 27, 2011
Display and Sale of Sports Memorabilia at the Palmer Park Mall, Easton, PA. Visit exhibits by local and regional collectors of sports cards and related items.
=====> Lehigh Valley BLOG
Labels:
Collectibles Show,
Easton,
Palmer Park Mall,
Sports Cards
Thursday, March 17, 2011
VegFest - Christmas City Market planned for Bethlehem
The DBA - Downtown Business Association of Bethlehem is planning a VegFest, Christmas City Market. It will be held weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
We're really looking forward to that. Good Luck DBA !
We're really looking forward to that. Good Luck DBA !
Labels:
Bethlehem,
Christmas City,
festival,
market,
VegFest
PBS 39 to host MicroBrew Festival
PBS 39 MicroBrew Festival will be held on June 4, 2011 on the concourse at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown from 2 to 5 pm. There will be more than 50 regional craft brews featured. The focus will be on microbrews that are in this region. Some of the participants will be Barley Creek Brewing Co., Fegley's Brewing Co., Lehigh Valley Homebrewers Association, Lancaster Brewing Co., Golden Avalanche Brewing Co., and Weyerbachers.
Proceeds from the festival will benefit PBS 39 educational services and television programming.
=====> Events & Attractions
Proceeds from the festival will benefit PBS 39 educational services and television programming.
=====> Events & Attractions
Labels:
Coca-Cola Park,
festival,
June 2011,
microbrew,
PBS 39
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Buy Lehigh Valley Expo - Tradeshow at Northampton Community College
Buy Lehigh Valley Expo
Bethlehem - March 16, 2011
The Expo will be held at the Northampton Community College, Spartan Center 3835 Green Pond Road. Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber members will showcase their products and services at the Lehigh Valley's largest tradeshow. Non-members are encouraged to join. Attendance is free.
=====> Lehigh Valley Events & Attractions
Bethlehem - March 16, 2011
The Expo will be held at the Northampton Community College, Spartan Center 3835 Green Pond Road. Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber members will showcase their products and services at the Lehigh Valley's largest tradeshow. Non-members are encouraged to join. Attendance is free.
=====> Lehigh Valley Events & Attractions
Labels:
Expo,
Northampton Community College,
tradeshow
Personal Wedding website and Bridal Checklist
Personal wedding websites are a popular way for engaged couples to keep their friends and family up to date on their wedding. This is a great idea for all you future Bride and Groom.
=====> Wedding Supplies & Services
Brides check out our "Bridal Checklist" on the website ... there are alot of things to do before your big day..... it should help you get organized.
=====> Wedding Supplies & Services
Brides check out our "Bridal Checklist" on the website ... there are alot of things to do before your big day..... it should help you get organized.
Vacation Packages, Rentals, Homes that will Save You Money
You can take your next vacation without spending a penny more than you have to on lodging by renting directly from the owner. Eliminate the middle man and save money. You can find vacation rental homes in all 50 states. From California to Cap Cod to Florida.
=====> Vacation Packages, Rentals, Homes - Save You Money
=====> Vacation Packages, Rentals, Homes - Save You Money
Labels:
Rentals,
vacation homes,
Vacation Packages
Monday, March 14, 2011
Nuclear energy in the USA - Where & How Much
Nuclear energy provides 20 % of the United States' electricity and is its No. 1 source of emission-free electricity.
Number of operating reactors: 104 (35 boiling water reactors, 69 pressurized water reactors)
14 BWR plants have one reactor; nine have two reactors; one has three reactors
15 PWR plants have one reactor; 24 have two reactors; two have three reactors
Companies licensed to operate nuclear reactors: 32
Number of states with operating reactors : 31
In seven states for 2009, nuclear makes up the largest percentage of their electricity generated:
State Percent
Vermont - 72.3
New Jersey - 55.1
Connecticut - 53.4
South Carolina - 52.0
Illinois - 48.7
New Hamphshire - 44.1
Virginia - 39.6
Number of operating reactors: 104 (35 boiling water reactors, 69 pressurized water reactors)
14 BWR plants have one reactor; nine have two reactors; one has three reactors
15 PWR plants have one reactor; 24 have two reactors; two have three reactors
Companies licensed to operate nuclear reactors: 32
Number of states with operating reactors : 31
In seven states for 2009, nuclear makes up the largest percentage of their electricity generated:
State Percent
Vermont - 72.3
New Jersey - 55.1
Connecticut - 53.4
South Carolina - 52.0
Illinois - 48.7
New Hamphshire - 44.1
Virginia - 39.6
Labels:
America,
electricity,
nuclear energy,
reactors,
USA
Lehigh Valley BLOG
Lehigh Valley BLOG - Events, Attractions, Restaurant Guide, Complete Business Directory of all local companies, Shopping Mall store directory and much more...
=====> Lehigh Valley BLOG
2010 Federal Tax Deductions - for Continuing Education
Continuing education deductions.
If you itemize your deductions, don't miss out on these miscellaneous itemized tax deductions: Subscriptions to professional publications, dues paid to professional associations, investment advisory fees, costs of a safety deposit box, and tax-preparation fees (even if you used online tax preparation software like TurboTax or HR Block).
=====> 2010 Federal Tax Deductions
If you itemize your deductions, don't miss out on these miscellaneous itemized tax deductions: Subscriptions to professional publications, dues paid to professional associations, investment advisory fees, costs of a safety deposit box, and tax-preparation fees (even if you used online tax preparation software like TurboTax or HR Block).
=====> 2010 Federal Tax Deductions
2010 Federal Tax Deduction for Childcare Expenses
Childcare expenses when volunteering. If you paid a babysitter to watch the kids while you volunteered for your church or other non-profit organization, you can deduct that expense on your taxes
=====> 2010 Federal Tax Deductions
=====> 2010 Federal Tax Deductions
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St. Patrick’s Parade - Allentown, Saturday - March 20, 2011
St. Patrick’s Parade
Allentown - Saturday - March 20, 2011
The 54th Allentown St. Patrick’s Parade will be held on Sunday March 20, 2011 at 1:30 pm. Join us for the 54th Allentown St. Patrick’s Parade at Allentown’s West End. Parade begins at Allentown’s Fairgrounds and makes its way through the West End.
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Allentown - Saturday - March 20, 2011
The 54th Allentown St. Patrick’s Parade will be held on Sunday March 20, 2011 at 1:30 pm. Join us for the 54th Allentown St. Patrick’s Parade at Allentown’s West End. Parade begins at Allentown’s Fairgrounds and makes its way through the West End.
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Sunday, March 13, 2011
2010 Federal Tax Deduction for Home Energy Improvement
Get a 2010 Federal Tax Deduction Home energy efficiency improvements. If you make qualifying energy-efficient home improvements to your primary residence, like installing doors, windows, a water heater, furnace, or air conditioner, you may be able to deduct up to $1,500 off your 2010 tax bill. For more information, lookup a list of green energy tax credits.
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=====> Home Improvements - Quick, FREE & Easy Quotes
=====> 2010 Federal Tax Deductions
=====> Home Improvements - Quick, FREE & Easy Quotes
Discounted Gift Cards - Savings Up to 25% off Merchant Gift Cards
Up to 25% off Merchant Gift Cards
Savings on Merchant "Gift Cards" like AMC Theatres, Aeropostal, American Eagle Outfitters, Appelebee's, Baby Gap, Barnes & Nobile, Bath and Body Works, JC Penney, Lowe's, Pacific Sunwear, Pier 1 and many more
March 2011 - What kind of Jobs are being created ?
March 2011
What kind of jobs are being created?
Some recent studies suggest that the new jobs being created in our current economy pay less and offer fewer work hours than the ones they replaced since the current recession started.
Lower-wage industries like retail and food preparation accounted for roughly 23 % of the jobs lost during the recession, but only 49 % of the jobs gained over the last year.
Higher-wage industries accounted for 40 % of the jobs lost in the current recession, but add up to just 14 % of the new jobs gained. In other words, low paying jobs are increasing as a percentage of total jobs, while high-paying jobs are on the decline.
=====> Employment Trends - March 2011
What kind of jobs are being created?
Some recent studies suggest that the new jobs being created in our current economy pay less and offer fewer work hours than the ones they replaced since the current recession started.
Lower-wage industries like retail and food preparation accounted for roughly 23 % of the jobs lost during the recession, but only 49 % of the jobs gained over the last year.
Higher-wage industries accounted for 40 % of the jobs lost in the current recession, but add up to just 14 % of the new jobs gained. In other words, low paying jobs are increasing as a percentage of total jobs, while high-paying jobs are on the decline.
=====> Employment Trends - March 2011
US Government wants your $1 Paper Bills - Now
March, 2011
The U.S. Government Accountability Office issued a formal proposal to the Treasury and Federal Reserve asserting that if it eliminated the $1 bill and replaced it with a $1 coin, the USA could save approximately $5.5 billion during the next 30 years. The reasoning for the proposed change from paper to coin for the $1 currency is that the dollar bill has a shorter lifespan than dollar coins. The paper dollar wears much faster than a coin causing the government to spend more money to print new bills.
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The U.S. Government Accountability Office issued a formal proposal to the Treasury and Federal Reserve asserting that if it eliminated the $1 bill and replaced it with a $1 coin, the USA could save approximately $5.5 billion during the next 30 years. The reasoning for the proposed change from paper to coin for the $1 currency is that the dollar bill has a shorter lifespan than dollar coins. The paper dollar wears much faster than a coin causing the government to spend more money to print new bills.
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Saturday, March 12, 2011
Federal Income Tax - Tax Deductions For Individuals
2010 Federal Income Tax Deductions for Individuals
Item: Last Year’s State Income Taxes If you owed any state tax from 2009 and paid it in 2010, make sure you deduct it on your Schedule A as it’s now a deduction for 2010 - Schedule A, Line 5a
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Item: Last Year’s State Income Taxes If you owed any state tax from 2009 and paid it in 2010, make sure you deduct it on your Schedule A as it’s now a deduction for 2010 - Schedule A, Line 5a
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Bethlehem's St Patrick's day Parade - Today - Saturday March 12, 2011
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day -
The first ever Bethlehem parade, the Parade of the Shamrocks, kicks off at 2:30 p.m Saturday at Sixth and Broad streets in Bethlehem.
The Parade is presented by the Celtic Cultural Alliance, the parade begins a day of celebration that goes on into the night. A party from 5 to 10 p.m. will be held in a heated tent at Spring and Main streets in Bethlehem.
The party starts with music by bagpipe bands. It features performances by Irish music groups Emish and Glengarry Bhoys. Dances from the O'Grady Quinlan Academy also will perform. Tickets are $18.
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The first ever Bethlehem parade, the Parade of the Shamrocks, kicks off at 2:30 p.m Saturday at Sixth and Broad streets in Bethlehem.
The Parade is presented by the Celtic Cultural Alliance, the parade begins a day of celebration that goes on into the night. A party from 5 to 10 p.m. will be held in a heated tent at Spring and Main streets in Bethlehem.
The party starts with music by bagpipe bands. It features performances by Irish music groups Emish and Glengarry Bhoys. Dances from the O'Grady Quinlan Academy also will perform. Tickets are $18.
=====> Visit: Lehigh Valley Events and Attractions
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Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Lehigh Valley Gasoline Prices - Largest 2 week rise
We just had the second LARGEST 2 week rise in GAS PRICES EVER. Gasoline prices have risen by nearly a third in the last year, and oil costs more than $100 a barrel for the first time in more than two years.
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Thursday, March 03, 2011
St. Patrick’s Parade and Concert in Bethlehem
St. Patrick’s Parade and Concert
Bethlehem - March 12, 2011
Bethlehem will hold a St. Patrick's Day parade and concert. The Celtic Cultural Alliance, which puts on September’s annual Celtic Classic, is sponsoring a parade and an evening concert with Celtic music and dance. The Celtic Classic "Parade of Shamrocks" will be held at 2:30 p.m. March 12 and the concert will start at 5 p.m. in a heated tent under the Hill-to-Hill Bridge.
St. Patrick’s Parade and concert in Bethlehem
SEND Everyone you know an E-card to meet at the Parade.......
Bethlehem - March 12, 2011
Bethlehem will hold a St. Patrick's Day parade and concert. The Celtic Cultural Alliance, which puts on September’s annual Celtic Classic, is sponsoring a parade and an evening concert with Celtic music and dance. The Celtic Classic "Parade of Shamrocks" will be held at 2:30 p.m. March 12 and the concert will start at 5 p.m. in a heated tent under the Hill-to-Hill Bridge.
St. Patrick’s Parade and concert in Bethlehem
SEND Everyone you know an E-card to meet at the Parade.......
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Lehigh Valley Flower & Garden Show
Lehigh Valley Flower & Garden Show
Allentown - March 11 - 13, 2011
Agri-Plex at the Allentown Fairgrounds will feature 14 exhibitors, 50 vendors and a dozen speakers. Lehigh Valley garden and landscape companies are happy and ready for spring. The show theme for this year is "Symphony in Spring". Info.
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Allentown - March 11 - 13, 2011
Agri-Plex at the Allentown Fairgrounds will feature 14 exhibitors, 50 vendors and a dozen speakers. Lehigh Valley garden and landscape companies are happy and ready for spring. The show theme for this year is "Symphony in Spring". Info.
or Visit: Lehigh Valley Events and Attractions
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