Housing Prices Fell in March 2011 for the 8th. straight Month according to the Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller Home Price Index for 20 large cities. Prices are now down 33.1 % from the July 2006 peak.
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Top 5 ways to overcome your "Oprah Withdrawls"
Top 5 ways to overcome your Oprah withdrawls - after all its been a couple of days already .....
5. Read a Book every day.
4. Plant a garden
3. Start training for a marathon
2. Get a hobby
1. Jumped up & down on your couch like Tom Cruise, it's therapeutic.
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5. Read a Book every day.
4. Plant a garden
3. Start training for a marathon
2. Get a hobby
1. Jumped up & down on your couch like Tom Cruise, it's therapeutic.
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Mayfair Festival has a poor 2011 attendance turnout ...
The popular Cedar Beach Mayfair festival had an attendance rate drop of 30% this year. Mayfair officals reported that during the first 4 days of the 2011 festival the attendance reached 35,000 people. In 2010 the attendance was 48,000.
In 2011 Mayfair had to compete for attendance with the Sands Casino, SteelStacks and even the Iron Pigs. The Mayfair festival has had its debt problems over the years. In 2001 the festival found itself in debt to the tune of $250,000 but has managed to reduce the debt to $15,000 at the beginning of 2011.
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In 2011 Mayfair had to compete for attendance with the Sands Casino, SteelStacks and even the Iron Pigs. The Mayfair festival has had its debt problems over the years. In 2001 the festival found itself in debt to the tune of $250,000 but has managed to reduce the debt to $15,000 at the beginning of 2011.
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Animal Rights Supports effort to "Save the FROG" - Biology class will never be the same ...
A California high school becomes the 1st school in America to accept animal welfare supporters offer of FREE anatomy software. Biology class will never be the same again. Students can throw away their frog dissection scalpels.
Rancho Verde High School has agreed to the deal with the Animal Welfare Institute and "Save the Frogs" to save money. The animal welfare group has offered to give Digital Frog 2.5 software licenses, worth $900 each, to the first 25 schools that agree to give up dissections for 5 years. They say it is more humane and safer than touching animals preserved with formaldehyde.
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Rancho Verde High School has agreed to the deal with the Animal Welfare Institute and "Save the Frogs" to save money. The animal welfare group has offered to give Digital Frog 2.5 software licenses, worth $900 each, to the first 25 schools that agree to give up dissections for 5 years. They say it is more humane and safer than touching animals preserved with formaldehyde.
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Sands Casino Resort Hotel hits 80% occupancy rate Memorial Day weekend
The Sands Casino Resort Hotel had a recent “soft opening” and got an 80% occupancy rate over the holiday weekend. The actual grand opening will be in 2 weeks.
Sands Bethlehem will soon include a retail space and an events center. The hotel is the latest phase of the resort, which opened a casino with 5 restaurants two years ago. The Sands plans to open its 30-shop outlet mall in November 2011. A conference center capable of handling up to 2,500 people for concerts, meetings or conventions could be complete by the end of the year.
On Saturday, June 4th., the Sands is expected to open the 190-seat Emeril's Italian Table restaurant. Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse has three other casino restaurants that provide room service to the hotel. At 302 rooms, the Sands hotel is the largest in the Valley and more than twice the size of any in Bethlehem.
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Sands Bethlehem will soon include a retail space and an events center. The hotel is the latest phase of the resort, which opened a casino with 5 restaurants two years ago. The Sands plans to open its 30-shop outlet mall in November 2011. A conference center capable of handling up to 2,500 people for concerts, meetings or conventions could be complete by the end of the year.
On Saturday, June 4th., the Sands is expected to open the 190-seat Emeril's Italian Table restaurant. Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse has three other casino restaurants that provide room service to the hotel. At 302 rooms, the Sands hotel is the largest in the Valley and more than twice the size of any in Bethlehem.
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Test FREE Tools - Handy Men & Women wanted to test Free tools today ....
==> Handymen Wanted. Test Free Tools!
Handyman Club of America members have tested and kept over $3,000,000 in fantastic products!
Try it...rate it...keep it! It's that easy!
Product testing is just one of the fantastic membership benefits of the Handyman Club of America! Because of the tremendous buying power of our club members, manufacturers send us hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of great products every year for testing. They know that great reviews from Handyman Club of America members is good business.
To become a Handyman Club of America product tester, find out if you're eligible. Then, once you join, look for an email from us to link to a brief questionnaire about your interests and skills. When a manufacturer sends us a product that's a good match for you, we'll forward it to you for testing. Put it to the test and return the evaluation form. You just might see your product review published online or in HANDY Magazine.
Best of all, any products you test are yours to keep forever, absolutely FREE!
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Handyman Club of America members have tested and kept over $3,000,000 in fantastic products!
Try it...rate it...keep it! It's that easy!
Product testing is just one of the fantastic membership benefits of the Handyman Club of America! Because of the tremendous buying power of our club members, manufacturers send us hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of great products every year for testing. They know that great reviews from Handyman Club of America members is good business.
To become a Handyman Club of America product tester, find out if you're eligible. Then, once you join, look for an email from us to link to a brief questionnaire about your interests and skills. When a manufacturer sends us a product that's a good match for you, we'll forward it to you for testing. Put it to the test and return the evaluation form. You just might see your product review published online or in HANDY Magazine.
Best of all, any products you test are yours to keep forever, absolutely FREE!
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100's of FREE printable Coupons available - General Mills, Kimberly-Clark, Johnson & Johnson more
Hundreds of free printable coupons from familiar consumer brands, Coupons.com is the undisputed leader in providing print-at-home coupons to consumers looking for savings! Coupons.com works with well known companies such as General Mills, Kimberly-Clark, Johnson & Johnson, and Unilever offering many local in-store coupons.
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Environmental Nuts & Activist Judge’s ruling STOP fireworks show in California ..
Superior Court Judge Linda Quinn said La Jolla’s annual 4th of July fireworks show requires evaluation under the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA.
The case was filed by the Coastal Environmental Rights Foundation in Encinitas California, targeting San Diego’s approval of the La Jolla 4th of July Fireworks show but eventually drew in a wide range of city permits. San Diego officials said they issue about 400 special-events permits annually, along with up to 20,000 park-use permits for smaller-scale gatherings — most of which would now need environmental assessment.
The future of La Jolla’s 4th of July Fireworks show was fuzzy on Friday. Organizers likely can not complete the time-intensive and costly CEQA analysis by July 4.
Environmental impact reports can take a year and cost tens of thousands of dollars.
This looks like a bizarre crusade to stop fireworks. What is next on the nutty environmental hit list - a lawsuit against swimmers for polluting the ocean with their suntan lotion?
Banning fireworks on the 4th of July is just un-American. It's time to reign in these crazy environmentalists.
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The case was filed by the Coastal Environmental Rights Foundation in Encinitas California, targeting San Diego’s approval of the La Jolla 4th of July Fireworks show but eventually drew in a wide range of city permits. San Diego officials said they issue about 400 special-events permits annually, along with up to 20,000 park-use permits for smaller-scale gatherings — most of which would now need environmental assessment.
The future of La Jolla’s 4th of July Fireworks show was fuzzy on Friday. Organizers likely can not complete the time-intensive and costly CEQA analysis by July 4.
Environmental impact reports can take a year and cost tens of thousands of dollars.
This looks like a bizarre crusade to stop fireworks. What is next on the nutty environmental hit list - a lawsuit against swimmers for polluting the ocean with their suntan lotion?
Banning fireworks on the 4th of July is just un-American. It's time to reign in these crazy environmentalists.
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What “4-Letter word” has become the most used word in the United States ...
The word of course is “FREE”. With the recession that won’t go away and the high unemployment, high price of gasoline, increase in inflation in food prices it is no wonder that we all are looking for deals and bargains and if you can get it for free, all the better.
Just look at the increase in search engine topics and you see the interest in anything free -free online movies, free credit report, free e-cards, free antivirus software, free audio books, free coupons, free blog, free business cards, free coupons, free credit score, free clip art, free downloads, free fax, free online games, free grocery coupons, free iPad, free jewelry, free kids games, free kittens, free legal advice, free sports tickets, free movie tickets, free quilt patterns, free resume, free ring tones, free samples, and just plain free stuff.
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Just look at the increase in search engine topics and you see the interest in anything free -free online movies, free credit report, free e-cards, free antivirus software, free audio books, free coupons, free blog, free business cards, free coupons, free credit score, free clip art, free downloads, free fax, free online games, free grocery coupons, free iPad, free jewelry, free kids games, free kittens, free legal advice, free sports tickets, free movie tickets, free quilt patterns, free resume, free ring tones, free samples, and just plain free stuff.
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Sunday, May 29, 2011
Hangover Part II grosses $118.1 million - meet the biggest comedy of all time
Warner Bros. sequel - The Hangover Part II - grossed $118.1 million in its first four days shattering numerous records and making this Memorial Day weekend the best in history at the domestic box office.
The sequel is expected to gross an additional $20 million on Monday for a staggering 5-day total of $138.1 million. That would also set a new benchmark for comedies. I have got to see this one since I love the first Hangover movie. Who knows how many Hangovers we will get.
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The sequel is expected to gross an additional $20 million on Monday for a staggering 5-day total of $138.1 million. That would also set a new benchmark for comedies. I have got to see this one since I love the first Hangover movie. Who knows how many Hangovers we will get.
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Gas Prices continue to hurt All Americans & Business alike
Wal-Mart recently blamed high gas prices for an eighth straight quarter of lower sales in the United States. Target said gas prices were hurting sales of clothes. Every 50-cent jump in the cost of gasoline takes $70 billion out of the U.S. economy over the course of a year.
The tourism industry is bracing for an uncertain summer. AAA predicts the typical family will spend $692 on its vacation, down 14 percent from $809 last year. Many of the people surveyed said they are planning shorter trips and expect to pinch pennies when they arrive.
The median household income in the U.S. before taxes is just below $50,000, or about $4,150 per month. The $369 that families spent last month on gas represented 8.9 percent of monthly household income.
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The tourism industry is bracing for an uncertain summer. AAA predicts the typical family will spend $692 on its vacation, down 14 percent from $809 last year. Many of the people surveyed said they are planning shorter trips and expect to pinch pennies when they arrive.
The median household income in the U.S. before taxes is just below $50,000, or about $4,150 per month. The $369 that families spent last month on gas represented 8.9 percent of monthly household income.
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California elementary school teaches Gender identity - No wonder American Education stinks
What are they teaching in California ?
Oakland's Redwood Heights Elementary School is teaching a gender diversity lesson that features single-sex geckos and transgender clownfish. How appropriate is this ?
What ever happened to Reading - Writing - Arithmetic ?
The lessons were presented by an outside anti-bullying educational group called Gender Spectrum, paid for with a $1,500 grant from the California Teachers Union.
Joel Baum, director of education and training for Gender Spectrum teaches that...
"Gender identity is one’s own sense of themselves. Do they know themselves to be a girl? Do they know themselves to be a boy? Do they know themselves to be a combination?” Baum said. "Gender identity is a spectrum where people can be girls, feel like girls, they feel like boys, they feel like both, or they can feel like neither.”
Do these lessons represent the values of most Oakland residents? Unfortunately, many parents in the school are unaware that this is being taught. These lessons appear to be more of a "gender-bending" agenda that is infiltrating mainstream culture and advocated by those who refuse to accept the traditional sex differences between men and women than about quality education for our children.
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Oakland's Redwood Heights Elementary School is teaching a gender diversity lesson that features single-sex geckos and transgender clownfish. How appropriate is this ?
What ever happened to Reading - Writing - Arithmetic ?
The lessons were presented by an outside anti-bullying educational group called Gender Spectrum, paid for with a $1,500 grant from the California Teachers Union.
Joel Baum, director of education and training for Gender Spectrum teaches that...
"Gender identity is one’s own sense of themselves. Do they know themselves to be a girl? Do they know themselves to be a boy? Do they know themselves to be a combination?” Baum said. "Gender identity is a spectrum where people can be girls, feel like girls, they feel like boys, they feel like both, or they can feel like neither.”
Do these lessons represent the values of most Oakland residents? Unfortunately, many parents in the school are unaware that this is being taught. These lessons appear to be more of a "gender-bending" agenda that is infiltrating mainstream culture and advocated by those who refuse to accept the traditional sex differences between men and women than about quality education for our children.
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Lebanon Strawberry Festival - June 2-5 features the World's Largest Shortcake
102nd Annual Strawberry Festival
Dates: June 2-5, 2011.
Location: Cheadle Lake Regional Park
Santiam Hwy. / Weirich Dr., south of town
Lebanon California
This event began in 1909. Back then strawberries cost 2 to 4 cents per pound. The festivals main treat is a Giant Shortcake that feeds 15,000 people and contains up to 1,000 pounds of fruit.
That cake is made every year, not in an ordinary kitchen but at a local grocery store baker. The shortcake calls for 514 cups of sugar, 224 cups of shortening, 192 cups of eggs, 992 cups of flour, 576 teaspoons of salt, 2048 teaspoons of baking powder, 448 cups of milk and 18 cups of vanilla.
In 1975, there was a "Battle of the Shortcakes" between Lebanon and Garden Grove, California. Lebanon won easily. The Lebanon cake weighed 5,700 pounds and served about 16,000. The Garden Grove cake weighed 1,200 pounds and served 3,000.
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Dates: June 2-5, 2011.
Location: Cheadle Lake Regional Park
Santiam Hwy. / Weirich Dr., south of town
Lebanon California
This event began in 1909. Back then strawberries cost 2 to 4 cents per pound. The festivals main treat is a Giant Shortcake that feeds 15,000 people and contains up to 1,000 pounds of fruit.
That cake is made every year, not in an ordinary kitchen but at a local grocery store baker. The shortcake calls for 514 cups of sugar, 224 cups of shortening, 192 cups of eggs, 992 cups of flour, 576 teaspoons of salt, 2048 teaspoons of baking powder, 448 cups of milk and 18 cups of vanilla.
In 1975, there was a "Battle of the Shortcakes" between Lebanon and Garden Grove, California. Lebanon won easily. The Lebanon cake weighed 5,700 pounds and served about 16,000. The Garden Grove cake weighed 1,200 pounds and served 3,000.
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Saturday, May 28, 2011
Happy Memorial Day - Let's not forget its true significance ....
Memorial Day - United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (May 30 in 2011). Memorial Day was formerly known as Decoration Day. Memorial Day commemorates men and women who died while in the United States military service. This holiday was first enacted to honor Union and Confederate soldiers following the American Civil War. Memorial Day observance was extended after World War I to honor Americans who have died in all wars.
Memorial Day often marks the start of the summer vacation season. It's more than picnics, shopping, fireworks and even parades. It's about the brave men and women of the United States who gave their lives so that we all can remain free and do those fun things like picnic with family, go shopping, enjoy those magnificent fireworks and watch that local parade.
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Memorial Day often marks the start of the summer vacation season. It's more than picnics, shopping, fireworks and even parades. It's about the brave men and women of the United States who gave their lives so that we all can remain free and do those fun things like picnic with family, go shopping, enjoy those magnificent fireworks and watch that local parade.
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Mayfair - Sunday Schedule - May 29, 2011
Cabaret Stage
12:00 - B9 Fate
1:30 - Anthony Fetterhoff Band
Lakeside Stage
12:00 - Allentown Jewish Community Center
1:00 - Steve Brosky & Jimmy Meyer
2:30 - The Frank DiBussolo Group
4:00 - Zaire
5:30 - Dina Hall & The Backbeat
7:00 - The Large Flowerheads
8:30 - Craig Thatcher
10:00 - The Aardvarks
MasterClass Stage
12:30 - Jay Smar
2:30 - Eva Katherine
4:00 Sebastian Rivera
5:30 - Christy Jefferson
7:00 - Don Cunningham & The Cabinet
8:30 - Scott Marshall & Marshall’s Highway
10:00 - Crazy Heart
Kids/Pulse Stage
12:30 - Chris Propfe
2:00 - Mr. Scott the Music Man
3:30 - The Paisley Pickles
5:00 - School of Rock
7:00 - Open Mic Night hosted by Tim & Jules
Inspiration Zone12:00 Steps in Time
1:00 - Accent School of Dance
2:00 - Dolly Haltzman Academy
3:00 - Repertory Dance Theatre
4:00 - Fusion Dance Company
5:00 - Pocono Highland Dancers
6:00 - Dance Fusion Performing Arts Studio
7:00 - Kinetik-X
8:00 - Lehigh Valley Tango Society
9:30 - Lehigh Valley Salsa Connexion
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12:00 - B9 Fate
1:30 - Anthony Fetterhoff Band
Lakeside Stage
12:00 - Allentown Jewish Community Center
1:00 - Steve Brosky & Jimmy Meyer
2:30 - The Frank DiBussolo Group
4:00 - Zaire
5:30 - Dina Hall & The Backbeat
7:00 - The Large Flowerheads
8:30 - Craig Thatcher
10:00 - The Aardvarks
MasterClass Stage
12:30 - Jay Smar
2:30 - Eva Katherine
4:00 Sebastian Rivera
5:30 - Christy Jefferson
7:00 - Don Cunningham & The Cabinet
8:30 - Scott Marshall & Marshall’s Highway
10:00 - Crazy Heart
Kids/Pulse Stage
12:30 - Chris Propfe
2:00 - Mr. Scott the Music Man
3:30 - The Paisley Pickles
5:00 - School of Rock
7:00 - Open Mic Night hosted by Tim & Jules
Inspiration Zone12:00 Steps in Time
1:00 - Accent School of Dance
2:00 - Dolly Haltzman Academy
3:00 - Repertory Dance Theatre
4:00 - Fusion Dance Company
5:00 - Pocono Highland Dancers
6:00 - Dance Fusion Performing Arts Studio
7:00 - Kinetik-X
8:00 - Lehigh Valley Tango Society
9:30 - Lehigh Valley Salsa Connexion
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The new 302 room Sands Casino Hotel opened Friday, May 27, 2011
The new 302 room Sands Casino Hotel opened Friday, May 27, 2011 with little fanfair. Sands Casino officials are holding back on the pomp and pageantry until the grand opening scheduled for June 9, 2011.
Some of the hotel's amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center, free Wi-Fi, meeting facilities and continental breakfast. Standard hotel rooms range from $149 per night to $229, and there are 16 executive suites ranging from $249 to $319 a night. The six Presidential Suites have a size of 1,200-square-feet of living space that features a dining room, two bedrooms, two refrigerators and two 42-inch flat-screen televisions. The cost for the Presidential Suites is $349 to $419 per night.
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Some of the hotel's amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center, free Wi-Fi, meeting facilities and continental breakfast. Standard hotel rooms range from $149 per night to $229, and there are 16 executive suites ranging from $249 to $319 a night. The six Presidential Suites have a size of 1,200-square-feet of living space that features a dining room, two bedrooms, two refrigerators and two 42-inch flat-screen televisions. The cost for the Presidential Suites is $349 to $419 per night.
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NBC has the Largest Drop in younger viewers among 4 Major TV Networks
NBC 2010 - 2011 Fall season drops 16% among total viewers.
Top 4 Network Viewer averages:
1. CBS - 11.6 million
2. FOX - 9.7 million
3. ABC - 8.5 million
4. NBC - 7 million
Key 18-to-49 year old demographic:
1. FOX - 3.5 rating / 10 share
2. CBS - 2.9 rating / 8 share
3. ABC - 2.5 rating / 7 share
4. NBC - 2.3 rating / 6 share
The BIG loser across the board was NBC
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Top 4 Network Viewer averages:
1. CBS - 11.6 million
2. FOX - 9.7 million
3. ABC - 8.5 million
4. NBC - 7 million
Key 18-to-49 year old demographic:
1. FOX - 3.5 rating / 10 share
2. CBS - 2.9 rating / 8 share
3. ABC - 2.5 rating / 7 share
4. NBC - 2.3 rating / 6 share
The BIG loser across the board was NBC
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Mayfair Schedule for Saturday - May 28, 2011
Cabaret
12:30 pm - Mayfair 25th Birthday Bash
3:00 pm - Kirsten Thien Band
4:30 pm - Split Tongue Crow
6:00 pm - Cello Fury
7:30 pm - Dave Goddess Group
9:30 pm - She Said Sunday
Lakeside
12:30 pm - School's Out
2:00 pm - The Great Djembe Jam
3:30 pm - Billy Patrick
5:00 pm - HALA
7:30 pm - J. Martin
8:30 pm - 24 Horas
9:30 pm - Kevin Ceballo
Masterclass
12:00 pm - Maggie Spike
2:00 pm - Jerry Haines
3:30 pm - Brittany Ann
5:00 pm - Tim and Jules
6:30 pm - Freak Owls
8:00 pm - Scott McKenna
10:00 pm - Friar's Point Band
Kids/ Pluse
12:30 pm - The Lesson Center
2:30 pm - Dave Fry
4:00 pm - Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts
5:30 pm - The Fuzzy Lemons
7:00 pm - Open Mic Night hosted by Tim and Jules
Inspiration Zone
12:00 pm - Pennsylvania Performing Arts Center
1:00 pm - Born Into The Arts
2:00 pm - Willow Park Ballet
3:00 pm - En Avant School of Dance
4:00 pm - Pennsylvania YouthTheatre Dance Company
5:00 pm - Pennsylvania Classical Ballet
6:00 pm - Sharon Plessl School of Dance
7:00 pm - Broadway Rhythm Dance Studio
8:00 pm - Beverly D'Angelo Line Dance Lessons & Dance party
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12:30 pm - Mayfair 25th Birthday Bash
3:00 pm - Kirsten Thien Band
4:30 pm - Split Tongue Crow
6:00 pm - Cello Fury
7:30 pm - Dave Goddess Group
9:30 pm - She Said Sunday
Lakeside
12:30 pm - School's Out
2:00 pm - The Great Djembe Jam
3:30 pm - Billy Patrick
5:00 pm - HALA
7:30 pm - J. Martin
8:30 pm - 24 Horas
9:30 pm - Kevin Ceballo
Masterclass
12:00 pm - Maggie Spike
2:00 pm - Jerry Haines
3:30 pm - Brittany Ann
5:00 pm - Tim and Jules
6:30 pm - Freak Owls
8:00 pm - Scott McKenna
10:00 pm - Friar's Point Band
Kids/ Pluse
12:30 pm - The Lesson Center
2:30 pm - Dave Fry
4:00 pm - Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts
5:30 pm - The Fuzzy Lemons
7:00 pm - Open Mic Night hosted by Tim and Jules
Inspiration Zone
12:00 pm - Pennsylvania Performing Arts Center
1:00 pm - Born Into The Arts
2:00 pm - Willow Park Ballet
3:00 pm - En Avant School of Dance
4:00 pm - Pennsylvania YouthTheatre Dance Company
5:00 pm - Pennsylvania Classical Ballet
6:00 pm - Sharon Plessl School of Dance
7:00 pm - Broadway Rhythm Dance Studio
8:00 pm - Beverly D'Angelo Line Dance Lessons & Dance party
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Thursday, May 26, 2011
Win a New - 2011 Camaro Convertible - Sunday May 29
Sands Casino - Sunday, May 29, 2011
Win a New 2011 Camaro Convertible
Plus, 4 additional winners of $1,000 Slot Free Play
First Entry is Free
Earn additional entries every day from now until 6:45 pm. on May 29
Earn 25x entries Friday and Saturday
Stay for the $5,000 Second Chance Drawing at 9 pm.
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Win a New 2011 Camaro Convertible
Plus, 4 additional winners of $1,000 Slot Free Play
First Entry is Free
Earn additional entries every day from now until 6:45 pm. on May 29
Earn 25x entries Friday and Saturday
Stay for the $5,000 Second Chance Drawing at 9 pm.
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Sands Casino - Food & Wine tasting, also Emeril's Book signing - June 4, 2011
The Sands Casino has a weekend planned of delicious festivities including decadent dining, fine wine, a book signing and much more.
Emeril Lagasse Book signing on Saturday June 4, 2011 from 11an to 2pm. Tickets are available at the Sands & Co. located inside the main entrance of the Sands.
Grand tasting on Sunday June 5, 2011 from 12 pm to 4 pm.. Tickets are available online.
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Emeril Lagasse Book signing on Saturday June 4, 2011 from 11an to 2pm. Tickets are available at the Sands & Co. located inside the main entrance of the Sands.
Grand tasting on Sunday June 5, 2011 from 12 pm to 4 pm.. Tickets are available online.
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PBS 39 to host MicroBrew Festival - June 4
PBS 39 to host MicroBrew Festival
Allentown - June 4, 2011
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.
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Allentown - June 4, 2011
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.
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011
25th Annual Mayfair Festival starts in Allentown May 26
25th Annual Mayfair Festival
Allentown - May 26 - 30, 2011
Lehigh Valley activities such as Mayfair showcase outstanding performers and artisans and puts their talents on display in Allentown's scenic Cedar Beach Park. Performance stages, over a hundred artists and craftspeople, roving entertainers, and more than two dozen vendors offering authentic regional foods.
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Allentown - May 26 - 30, 2011
Lehigh Valley activities such as Mayfair showcase outstanding performers and artisans and puts their talents on display in Allentown's scenic Cedar Beach Park. Performance stages, over a hundred artists and craftspeople, roving entertainers, and more than two dozen vendors offering authentic regional foods.
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4th Annual ArtWalk in Downtown Bethlehem - Saturday May 28
4th Annual ArtWalk - Downtown Bethlehem
Bethlehem - May 28, 2011
ArtWalk offers an opportunity for artists and musicians to showcase their talents to visitors to Bethlehem’s Main and Broad Streets.
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Bethlehem - May 28, 2011
ArtWalk offers an opportunity for artists and musicians to showcase their talents to visitors to Bethlehem’s Main and Broad Streets.
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Wednesday - PA Cash 5 Jackpot at least $ 1 Million Dollars
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Pennsylvania Cash 5 jackpot will be at least $1 million dollars. No one picked all 5 numbers on Tuesday night. There were however 136 players who matched 4 numbers and will receive $323.50 each. Three number matches were recorded by 5,852 players and they will receive $12.50 each.
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FREE presentation, Door prizes & Speaker on "Cell Phones Dangers while driving"
FREE presentation, Door prizes & Speaker on "Cell Phones Dangers while driving"
Pen Argyl - May 26, 2011
The Pen Argyl Area School District Health and Wellness Committee and Reagle Dodge are sponsoring an event with guest speaker, Jacy Good, to educate the Slate Belt community about the dangers of using cell phones while driving.
The committee invites area residents to attend the FREE presentation on Thursday, May 26 at 7pm. in the Wind Gap Middle School Gymnasium, 1620 Teels Road, Pen Argyl. Door prizes, courtesy of local businesses, will be drawn. Audience members will receive TXTNG KILLS thumb bands courtesy of the Pen Argyl High School Alumni Association, and STOP TEXTING magnets from the Lehigh Valley Health Network. Jacy has also shared her important message on the Oprah Winfrey Show. For more information contact: Health & Wellness Committee member, Joy Bennett, at 610-759-2896 or joylbennett@hotmail.com
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Pen Argyl - May 26, 2011
The Pen Argyl Area School District Health and Wellness Committee and Reagle Dodge are sponsoring an event with guest speaker, Jacy Good, to educate the Slate Belt community about the dangers of using cell phones while driving.
The committee invites area residents to attend the FREE presentation on Thursday, May 26 at 7pm. in the Wind Gap Middle School Gymnasium, 1620 Teels Road, Pen Argyl. Door prizes, courtesy of local businesses, will be drawn. Audience members will receive TXTNG KILLS thumb bands courtesy of the Pen Argyl High School Alumni Association, and STOP TEXTING magnets from the Lehigh Valley Health Network. Jacy has also shared her important message on the Oprah Winfrey Show. For more information contact: Health & Wellness Committee member, Joy Bennett, at 610-759-2896 or joylbennett@hotmail.com
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Memorial Day Parade in Bangor - May 30, 2011
Memorial Day Parade in Bangor
Bangor - May 30, 2011
Parade will start at 10:30 am. and depart from St. John's cemetery at 6th. and Broadway streets and proceed to Founder's Park, Broadway street for services. Michael Galler, Dean of students at Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School and Gulf War Veteran and 1st. Lt. Zachary Strawn, Gulf War veteran will be speakers. Rain location will be the Bangor VFW, 202 Veterans Road.
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Bangor - May 30, 2011
Parade will start at 10:30 am. and depart from St. John's cemetery at 6th. and Broadway streets and proceed to Founder's Park, Broadway street for services. Michael Galler, Dean of students at Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School and Gulf War Veteran and 1st. Lt. Zachary Strawn, Gulf War veteran will be speakers. Rain location will be the Bangor VFW, 202 Veterans Road.
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Freddys Awards - Live Awards Ceremony at the State Theatre - Thursday
Freddys Awards - Live Awards Ceremony
Easton - May 26, 2011
It's Freddy Awards time again. 7 - 10 pm. at the State Theatre. This is the 9th. Year that high schools in the Lehigh Valley and Warren County, N.J. area have presented musicals to compete in the Freddy Awards program at the State Theatre in Easton.
Freddys 2011 Performances of Lehigh Valley High School Musicals:
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Easton - May 26, 2011
It's Freddy Awards time again. 7 - 10 pm. at the State Theatre. This is the 9th. Year that high schools in the Lehigh Valley and Warren County, N.J. area have presented musicals to compete in the Freddy Awards program at the State Theatre in Easton.
Freddys 2011 Performances of Lehigh Valley High School Musicals:
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Memorial Day Parade in Emmaus - May 30, 2011
Memorial Day Parade in Emmaus - May 30, 2011
Parade will start at 9am. and depart from the High School parking lot and proceed to the Triangle where services will be held. Navy veteran Dr. Roger Whitcomb will be the speaker. The rain location will be Emmaus High School auditorium at 9:30
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Parade will start at 9am. and depart from the High School parking lot and proceed to the Triangle where services will be held. Navy veteran Dr. Roger Whitcomb will be the speaker. The rain location will be Emmaus High School auditorium at 9:30
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Federal Government is installing charging stations for Electric cars & vehicles
The Federal Government is installing charging stations for government vehicles in Washington, Detroit, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco in order to boost the use of electric vehicles.
The General Services Administration plans to buy 116 plug-in electric vehicles,
Including 101 Chevrolet Volts. That is a tiny fraction of the 650,000 vehicles that the GSA manages.
According to the GSA the purchases announced Tuesday are expected to cut gas usage by almost 29,000 gallons a year, saving taxpayer an estimated $116,000 and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 257 metric tons.
In addition to the extended-range Volts, the GSA said it would but 10 battery electric Nissan Leaf vehicles and five Think City EV models from Finish EV startup.
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The General Services Administration plans to buy 116 plug-in electric vehicles,
Including 101 Chevrolet Volts. That is a tiny fraction of the 650,000 vehicles that the GSA manages.
According to the GSA the purchases announced Tuesday are expected to cut gas usage by almost 29,000 gallons a year, saving taxpayer an estimated $116,000 and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 257 metric tons.
In addition to the extended-range Volts, the GSA said it would but 10 battery electric Nissan Leaf vehicles and five Think City EV models from Finish EV startup.
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Memorial Day Parade in Bethlehem - May 30, 2011
Memorial Day Parade in Bethlehem
Bethlehem - May 30, 2011
Parade is sponsored by the United Veterans of Bethlehem and the Harry F.W. Johnson Post 379. It will begin at 9:15 am. at Liberty High School and proceed north on Linden Street to Memorial Park Cemetery. Major General Gerald Still, Air Force will speak. Participating bands include Freedom High School and Northeast Middle School. The American Legion Band will provide music at the cemetery. If it rains the parade will be held in the Liberty High School gym starting at 10 am.
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Bethlehem - May 30, 2011
Parade is sponsored by the United Veterans of Bethlehem and the Harry F.W. Johnson Post 379. It will begin at 9:15 am. at Liberty High School and proceed north on Linden Street to Memorial Park Cemetery. Major General Gerald Still, Air Force will speak. Participating bands include Freedom High School and Northeast Middle School. The American Legion Band will provide music at the cemetery. If it rains the parade will be held in the Liberty High School gym starting at 10 am.
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Do elementary school students have a 1st. Amendment right to free speech ?
The question of the right to free speech for elementary school students was never really a hot issue until some Plano Texas school students brought candy canes with religious messages tied to them to a class party. The students were not allowed to hand them out their classmates.
This incident happened 10 years ago but on Monday June 23, 2011 judges from the 5th. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments about it.
This case will impact every current and future elementary school student in the nation. Everyone who is a parent or grandparent or just cares about the future of this country should be concerned.
Many people feel that if the court rules that elementary students have no First Amendment rights, then neither students nor their parents will have any recourse against religious discrimination which they feel occurred in this case. It would be a massive shift of power away from citizens and families to the government.
The two Plano principals named in the suit said at the time that they believed they were left with no choice but to deny the students because of the way the district’s policy was written.
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This incident happened 10 years ago but on Monday June 23, 2011 judges from the 5th. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments about it.
This case will impact every current and future elementary school student in the nation. Everyone who is a parent or grandparent or just cares about the future of this country should be concerned.
Many people feel that if the court rules that elementary students have no First Amendment rights, then neither students nor their parents will have any recourse against religious discrimination which they feel occurred in this case. It would be a massive shift of power away from citizens and families to the government.
The two Plano principals named in the suit said at the time that they believed they were left with no choice but to deny the students because of the way the district’s policy was written.
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"Your Teacher Said What" - new book about "Liberal brainwashing" of our kids in school
CNBC anchor Joe Kernen rebels against the liberal brainwashing of his young daughter by the mainstream media and educational establishment with a new book - "Your Teacher Said What".
When Joe's daughter was nine, her answers to his questions around the dinner table told Joe that she had already absorbed a distorted view of economics. She was learning that capitalism is unavoidably immoral and that no matter how bad things get, the government will always bail us out.
He began teaching Blake how capitalism really works, and why it's worth defending. Ultimately, Joe convinced Blake that capitalism isn't about greed - it's about freedom.
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When Joe's daughter was nine, her answers to his questions around the dinner table told Joe that she had already absorbed a distorted view of economics. She was learning that capitalism is unavoidably immoral and that no matter how bad things get, the government will always bail us out.
He began teaching Blake how capitalism really works, and why it's worth defending. Ultimately, Joe convinced Blake that capitalism isn't about greed - it's about freedom.
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Government gives Millions ($) in stimulus money to tax cheats ..
Congressional investigators have found that thousands of companies that cashed in on the President's economic stimulus package owed the government millions in unpaid taxes.
The Government Accountability Office, in a report released today said at least 3,700 government contractors and nonprofit organizations that received more than $24 Billion from the stimulus effort owed $757 million in back taxes as of Sept. 30, 2009, the end of the budget year.
Federal law does not prohibit tax delinquents from getting government contracts or grants. This is just another of the ridiculous laws that the federal government perpetuates. The examples of BIG Government ineptitude seem endless.
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The Government Accountability Office, in a report released today said at least 3,700 government contractors and nonprofit organizations that received more than $24 Billion from the stimulus effort owed $757 million in back taxes as of Sept. 30, 2009, the end of the budget year.
Federal law does not prohibit tax delinquents from getting government contracts or grants. This is just another of the ridiculous laws that the federal government perpetuates. The examples of BIG Government ineptitude seem endless.
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Official kick-off to summer in Newport with Great Chowder Cook-Off Championship
Date: Saturday, June 4, 12pm - 6pm
The legendary international chowder championship enters its 30th year in 2011, and the competition is thicker than ever! Enjoy all-you-can-eat samples of various traditional and exotic chowders from across the country and beyond, and vote for the best in three categories: Clam, Seafood and Creative.
Three world champions return this year to defend their title: Tony’s Cedar Key Clam Chowder (Cedar Key, FL), Michael’s Seafood (Carolina Beach, NC) and The Boat House (Tiverton, RI). There are 3 stages of live island vibe entertainment, kids’ activities and plenty of new surprises to commemorate their 30th year - like their Clamcake Eating Challenge.
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The legendary international chowder championship enters its 30th year in 2011, and the competition is thicker than ever! Enjoy all-you-can-eat samples of various traditional and exotic chowders from across the country and beyond, and vote for the best in three categories: Clam, Seafood and Creative.
Three world champions return this year to defend their title: Tony’s Cedar Key Clam Chowder (Cedar Key, FL), Michael’s Seafood (Carolina Beach, NC) and The Boat House (Tiverton, RI). There are 3 stages of live island vibe entertainment, kids’ activities and plenty of new surprises to commemorate their 30th year - like their Clamcake Eating Challenge.
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So you want to know everything about Rhubarb - Visit Rhubarb Festival, June 4 in Lanesboro
The Rhubarb Festival will be held Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Sylvan Park in Lanesboro, Minn. The Lanesboro Farmers Market welcomes everyone to the taste of everything rhubarb! You will be able to taste such rhubarb delights as pies, crisps, cakes, soups, chutneys, chili, jams, ketchup, leathers, drinks and more.
The Rhubarb Olympics for kids and adults will feature the Rhubarb Stalk Throw and Green Eggs and Rhubarb. Jess Abrahamson and Ted Schmidt of the KTTC Morning News Team will open the event at 10 a.m. and toss out the first stalk at 10:30 a.m. There also will be a Rhubarb Rant Speakers Corner for anyone who wants to pontificate on rhubarb.
Music will be featured everywhere. The Rhubarb Sisters will entertain you with songs. Contests and prizes for the largest rhubarb leaf, the heaviest rhubarb stalk and rhubarb crafts and more.
There will be music, food, fun, and prizes. Celebrate rhubarb, Minnesota’s sweet-tart favorite June 4, 2011 in Lanesboro.
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The Rhubarb Olympics for kids and adults will feature the Rhubarb Stalk Throw and Green Eggs and Rhubarb. Jess Abrahamson and Ted Schmidt of the KTTC Morning News Team will open the event at 10 a.m. and toss out the first stalk at 10:30 a.m. There also will be a Rhubarb Rant Speakers Corner for anyone who wants to pontificate on rhubarb.
Music will be featured everywhere. The Rhubarb Sisters will entertain you with songs. Contests and prizes for the largest rhubarb leaf, the heaviest rhubarb stalk and rhubarb crafts and more.
There will be music, food, fun, and prizes. Celebrate rhubarb, Minnesota’s sweet-tart favorite June 4, 2011 in Lanesboro.
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Easton Teachers agree to wage cuts that should save jobs ...
Easton Area teachers approved deep concessions to avoid massive layoffs that threatened to cripple the Easton school district. The teachers collectively offered to give up more than $30 million in contractual raises over the next 4 years.
With the potential loss of 160 teachers they agreed to a pay freeze for the 2011-2012 school year. They also voted on a salary schedule reconstruction, with a 2-year extension and a major reduction in raises. Stipends for coaching will also be adjusted. Tuition reimbursement will also be cut in half.
A study released just last week by state professional organizations indicated that nearly 70% of school districts in the state were considering laying off teachers.
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With the potential loss of 160 teachers they agreed to a pay freeze for the 2011-2012 school year. They also voted on a salary schedule reconstruction, with a 2-year extension and a major reduction in raises. Stipends for coaching will also be adjusted. Tuition reimbursement will also be cut in half.
A study released just last week by state professional organizations indicated that nearly 70% of school districts in the state were considering laying off teachers.
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Monday, May 23, 2011
Domino's Pizza back on Top, but maybe not where you think
Domino's Pizza is a story of a stagnant home market in the U.S. and a thriving global one. Domino's currently has over 4,000 stores outside of the United States in over 60 international markets, and still growing. With rising incomes overseas, rising international appetite for pizza, and a falling dollar the results for the non-U.S. market are excellent.
In Domino's most recent quarter, they reported that same-store sales in the U.S. fell 1.4% compared to the year before quarter. The international same store sales however grew 8.3% in the first quarter, marking it the 69th consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth for the company.
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In Domino's most recent quarter, they reported that same-store sales in the U.S. fell 1.4% compared to the year before quarter. The international same store sales however grew 8.3% in the first quarter, marking it the 69th consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth for the company.
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8th Annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival - June 18, 2011 in Historic Downtown Burgaw
Take the whole family on Saturday June 18, 2011 to enjoy the special events and activities of the North Carolina Blueberry Festival. There are over 100 vendors, children's activities, free live entertainment, great food and award winning BBQ in historic Burgaw. Take Exit 398, I-40
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Georgia Peach Festival - June 3-11 - come see the world's largest Peach Cobbler
Peach Festival is held in Fort Valley and Byron Georgia
Friday June 3
Noon: Historical Society Luncheon Byron Methodist Church
Saturday June 4
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Byron Downtown Market
10 a.m. 3rd Annual Paul Reehling Memorial Poker Run
5 p.m. Free concert and kids activities North Peach Park, Byron
9:45 p.m.: Fireworks
Sunday June 5
3 p.m. School House Rock, Austin Theater in downtown Fort Valley, presented by Bliss & Feet
Tuesday June 7
5:30 - 8 p.m.: Spaghetti & Jazz, Austin Theater in downtown Fort Valley. Tickets $10 per plate, take-outs available
Wednesday June 8
7 a.m.: Khoury’s Walk for Health, Peach County Courthouse
Friday June 10
8 p.m.: Karaoke at the Bandstand
Saturday June 11
The “BIG DAY” Music, Contests, Kids Activities All Day7 a.m.: 5K Road Race and Fun Run, Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast, Fort Valley First Methodist Church
10 a.m.: Peach Festival Parade starts at Boys and Girls Club in Fort Valley
10:30 a.m.: Introduction of Miss Georgia Peach and her court at the bandstand
11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Peach County Historical Society’s Famous Chicken Salad Luncheon
2 p.m.: WORLD’S LARGEST PEACH COBBLER is served FREE presented Peach County Board of Commissioners, ComSouth,and Lane Southern Orchards
7 p.m.: Concert on the main stage in the courthouse parking lot
9:45 p.m.: Fireworks Grand Finale
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Friday June 3
Noon: Historical Society Luncheon Byron Methodist Church
Saturday June 4
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Byron Downtown Market
10 a.m. 3rd Annual Paul Reehling Memorial Poker Run
5 p.m. Free concert and kids activities North Peach Park, Byron
9:45 p.m.: Fireworks
Sunday June 5
3 p.m. School House Rock, Austin Theater in downtown Fort Valley, presented by Bliss & Feet
Tuesday June 7
5:30 - 8 p.m.: Spaghetti & Jazz, Austin Theater in downtown Fort Valley. Tickets $10 per plate, take-outs available
Wednesday June 8
7 a.m.: Khoury’s Walk for Health, Peach County Courthouse
Friday June 10
8 p.m.: Karaoke at the Bandstand
Saturday June 11
The “BIG DAY” Music, Contests, Kids Activities All Day7 a.m.: 5K Road Race and Fun Run, Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast, Fort Valley First Methodist Church
10 a.m.: Peach Festival Parade starts at Boys and Girls Club in Fort Valley
10:30 a.m.: Introduction of Miss Georgia Peach and her court at the bandstand
11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Peach County Historical Society’s Famous Chicken Salad Luncheon
2 p.m.: WORLD’S LARGEST PEACH COBBLER is served FREE presented Peach County Board of Commissioners, ComSouth,and Lane Southern Orchards
7 p.m.: Concert on the main stage in the courthouse parking lot
9:45 p.m.: Fireworks Grand Finale
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World's Largest Brat Fest - May 27-30 record # bratwursts eaten was ...
Brat Fest is 28-year family tradition in Madison, Wisconsin. In addition to mouth-watering brats, cold Pepsi, beer and live music, each day at Brat Fest is an unique and unforgettable experience. So stop by and enjoy all of these great special attractions. Four music stages offer over 150 hours of FREE music?
Returning for 2011! The World’s Largest Brat Fest will have another spectacular night of fireworks! Come down to Willow Island on Sunday, May 29th and watch the 26 minute show.Fireworks will be fired off at 9:05 PM after Sunday’s headliner.
In 2010 a record 209,376 bratwursts were eaten.
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Returning for 2011! The World’s Largest Brat Fest will have another spectacular night of fireworks! Come down to Willow Island on Sunday, May 29th and watch the 26 minute show.Fireworks will be fired off at 9:05 PM after Sunday’s headliner.
In 2010 a record 209,376 bratwursts were eaten.
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International Biscuit Festival - May 27-28, Knoxville Tenn.
Friday, May 28th
Biscuit Art Exhibition Opening
5 pm Coffee and Chocolate
Biscuit Blast Off Opening Reception
6 pm The Square Room
Biscuit Benefit Fundraiser
7 pm The S&W
Saturday, May 28th
Biscuit Breakfast
9 am The Biscuit Big Top Tent
Biscuit Bazaar Vendor Area
9 am – 5 pm Clinch Avenue
Biscuit Boulevard Tasting Area
10 am – 4 pm Market Street
Blackberry Farm Biscuit Brunch
11 am Krutch Park Tent
Biscuit Bake Off
1 pm The Biscuit Big Top Tent
Miss and Mr. Biscuit Pageant
2 pm Krutch Park Tent
The Black Lillies with Tift Merritt
8 pm Bijou Theatre
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Biscuit Art Exhibition Opening
5 pm Coffee and Chocolate
Biscuit Blast Off Opening Reception
6 pm The Square Room
Biscuit Benefit Fundraiser
7 pm The S&W
Saturday, May 28th
Biscuit Breakfast
9 am The Biscuit Big Top Tent
Biscuit Bazaar Vendor Area
9 am – 5 pm Clinch Avenue
Biscuit Boulevard Tasting Area
10 am – 4 pm Market Street
Blackberry Farm Biscuit Brunch
11 am Krutch Park Tent
Biscuit Bake Off
1 pm The Biscuit Big Top Tent
Miss and Mr. Biscuit Pageant
2 pm Krutch Park Tent
The Black Lillies with Tift Merritt
8 pm Bijou Theatre
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44th annual Jamablaya festival May 26 - 29, if your heading South
The Jambalaya Festival Association invites you to mark your calendar for the 44th annual Jamablaya festival to be held in Gonzales, Louisiana on Memorial Day weekend, May 26 - 29, 2011. Your whole family will enjoy the vast variety of food, fun, music and activities that have made the Jambalaya Festival the can't miss highlight of the year.
The festival features World Champion Jambalaya served daily, live music and entertainment, carnival rides, cooking contests, a variety of food and so much fun it takes four days to get it all in.
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The festival features World Champion Jambalaya served daily, live music and entertainment, carnival rides, cooking contests, a variety of food and so much fun it takes four days to get it all in.
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Sunday, May 22, 2011
Who the heck is "Katy Perry" & whats up with her 45 page "Tour Rider" requirements
A “Tour Rider” specifies the provisions that each entertainer requires while traveling on the road - just in case you didn't know.
Katy Perry is on her California Dreams World Tour. Her 45 page “tour rider” specifies that her drivers are not permitted to open doors, touch bags, or stare at the back seat thru the rear view mirror. The driver is also forbidden to start a conversation with Perry, speak to her guests or fans, ask for autographs, speak on the phone, or drive anywhere other than the left lane on highways. In total, there are 23 specific points on the page in the tour rider marked "Principle Driver Policy."
Many of the requests for Perry's dressing rooms are pretty standard like tea, fresh fruit, chips and salsa. One particularly slick requirement in Perry's “Tour Rider” asks for promoters to set aside seats for her "Personal Manager" to resell via secondary ticket vendors and stressing that Katy's crew isn't required to share any of the profits with the promoter. That means Perry's people are selling a handful of tickets directly to fans via the legendarily inflated secondary-ticket market and pocketing the profits.
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Katy Perry is on her California Dreams World Tour. Her 45 page “tour rider” specifies that her drivers are not permitted to open doors, touch bags, or stare at the back seat thru the rear view mirror. The driver is also forbidden to start a conversation with Perry, speak to her guests or fans, ask for autographs, speak on the phone, or drive anywhere other than the left lane on highways. In total, there are 23 specific points on the page in the tour rider marked "Principle Driver Policy."
Many of the requests for Perry's dressing rooms are pretty standard like tea, fresh fruit, chips and salsa. One particularly slick requirement in Perry's “Tour Rider” asks for promoters to set aside seats for her "Personal Manager" to resell via secondary ticket vendors and stressing that Katy's crew isn't required to share any of the profits with the promoter. That means Perry's people are selling a handful of tickets directly to fans via the legendarily inflated secondary-ticket market and pocketing the profits.
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2011 Hurricane Season predictions have arrived ....
U.S. government forecasters announced on Thursday, May19, 2011 that they expect 3 to 6 major hurricanes from an above average Atlantic storm season.
The good news has been that No major hurricane has made U.S. landfall in 5 years. The forecasters however warned U.S. coastal residents that odds are diminished that they cannot expect a 6th. straight year without a major hurricane landfall on either the Atlantic or Gulf coasts.
As many as 18 named tropical storms may develop during the 6 month Atlantic hurricane season that begins June 1, according to forecasters at the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration. Six to 10 of those storms could strengthen into hurricanes with top winds of at least 74 mph. Three to six could become major hurricanes, with maximum winds of 111 mph and up.
Last year's hurricane season was one of the busiest on record with 19 named storms, including 12 hurricanes. The 2011 season was not expected to be as extreme, partly because ocean temperatures were only two degrees warmer than normal, instead of four degrees warmer as they were last year.
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The good news has been that No major hurricane has made U.S. landfall in 5 years. The forecasters however warned U.S. coastal residents that odds are diminished that they cannot expect a 6th. straight year without a major hurricane landfall on either the Atlantic or Gulf coasts.
As many as 18 named tropical storms may develop during the 6 month Atlantic hurricane season that begins June 1, according to forecasters at the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration. Six to 10 of those storms could strengthen into hurricanes with top winds of at least 74 mph. Three to six could become major hurricanes, with maximum winds of 111 mph and up.
Last year's hurricane season was one of the busiest on record with 19 named storms, including 12 hurricanes. The 2011 season was not expected to be as extreme, partly because ocean temperatures were only two degrees warmer than normal, instead of four degrees warmer as they were last year.
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Iceland volcano erupts - Bigger & more intensive than last April eruption & shutdown of Europe
Iceland closed its main international airport and canceled domestic flights today (Sunday) as a powerful volcanic eruption sent a plume of ash, smoke and steam 12 miles into the air.
This eruption was far larger than one last April 2010 that caused international travel chaos. Scientists however say that this one is unlikely to have the same widespread effect. The eruption of this "Grimsvotn volcano" is much bigger and more intensive than the "Eyjafjallajokull volcano" whose April 2010 eruption shut Europe's airspace for five days.
The winds are not as strong as they were in Eyjafjallajokull eruption last year and the ash is coarser than in last year's eruption, falling to the ground more quickly. The ash plume was covering Iceland, but "the good news is that it is not heading to Europe." The ash was blowing northwest toward Greenland instead.
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This eruption was far larger than one last April 2010 that caused international travel chaos. Scientists however say that this one is unlikely to have the same widespread effect. The eruption of this "Grimsvotn volcano" is much bigger and more intensive than the "Eyjafjallajokull volcano" whose April 2010 eruption shut Europe's airspace for five days.
The winds are not as strong as they were in Eyjafjallajokull eruption last year and the ash is coarser than in last year's eruption, falling to the ground more quickly. The ash plume was covering Iceland, but "the good news is that it is not heading to Europe." The ash was blowing northwest toward Greenland instead.
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Friday, May 20, 2011
2nd Annual Easton Bicycle Jam - Saturday
Basic bike education, bike safety checks and helmet fittings, free helmets, skateboard area, entertainment by School of Rock, The Wallace Brothers Band, Cornerstone Sound.
Time: 11am - 4.pm.
Place: Riverside Park Amphitheater, Larry Holmes Drive, Easton - 610-515-0891
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Time: 11am - 4.pm.
Place: Riverside Park Amphitheater, Larry Holmes Drive, Easton - 610-515-0891
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23rd Annual Farm Animal Frolic - Kids love it....
Place: Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
Location: 1000 Turkey Hill Road, south of Stroudsburg off Business Route 209 Strousburg - 570-992-6161
Date: Saturday May 21, 2011 and Sunday May 22, 2011
Time: 10am. to 4pm. Rain or Shine
Tickets: $8. $5. ages 3-12; Free ages 2 and under.
Baby farm animals, games, shows, pony and wagon rides, sheep shearing (May21) and more.
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Location: 1000 Turkey Hill Road, south of Stroudsburg off Business Route 209 Strousburg - 570-992-6161
Date: Saturday May 21, 2011 and Sunday May 22, 2011
Time: 10am. to 4pm. Rain or Shine
Tickets: $8. $5. ages 3-12; Free ages 2 and under.
Baby farm animals, games, shows, pony and wagon rides, sheep shearing (May21) and more.
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Riverside Wine & Seafood Festival - Bethlehem, Saturday & Sunday
Riverside Wine & Seafood Festival - Saturday & Sunday
Location: Sand Island West in downtown Bethlehem
Time: Noon - 6 pm.
Admission: $20.
Seven wineries will set up under a large tent for tastings & sales.
Franklin Hill
Blue Mountain
Adams Country
Antler Ridge
Cherry Valley
Sand Castle
Stonekeep
Seafood by Seafood & Things will also be available in addition to Island Expressions and Heaven on a Bun.
Live Musical entertainment as well on Saturday & Sunday.
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Location: Sand Island West in downtown Bethlehem
Time: Noon - 6 pm.
Admission: $20.
Seven wineries will set up under a large tent for tastings & sales.
Franklin Hill
Blue Mountain
Adams Country
Antler Ridge
Cherry Valley
Sand Castle
Stonekeep
Seafood by Seafood & Things will also be available in addition to Island Expressions and Heaven on a Bun.
Live Musical entertainment as well on Saturday & Sunday.
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Critics want to silence Ronald McDonald - "real concern" or just an agenda ?
The "main beef" coming from the critics of McDonald's is that McDonald's markets it's product to children. They love to quote the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention statistic that 17% percent of children and adolescents are obese. This is a problem and everyone should be encouraged to get help to correct their individual problem with excess weight, lose the weight and live a healthier life style.
BUT, it is not McDonald's that caused the 17% obese statistic. How many kids & adolescents in America have eaten at McDonald's in their lifetime? Would you guess 60%, 70%, 80% or event 90%? How many people do you personally know that have eaten at McDonald's? Are they all obese - No.
Conclusion - If 17% are obese then 83% are not obese. And many of that 83% have eaten and continue to eat at McDonald's. Guess what happens if you eat more calories then you burn off. Answer - You gain weight. No magic here! "Calories In" vs. "Calories Out". So stop looking for someone else to blame like "Ronald McDonald" and look in the mirror. Or just maybe these critics have an agenda. You decide!
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BUT, it is not McDonald's that caused the 17% obese statistic. How many kids & adolescents in America have eaten at McDonald's in their lifetime? Would you guess 60%, 70%, 80% or event 90%? How many people do you personally know that have eaten at McDonald's? Are they all obese - No.
Conclusion - If 17% are obese then 83% are not obese. And many of that 83% have eaten and continue to eat at McDonald's. Guess what happens if you eat more calories then you burn off. Answer - You gain weight. No magic here! "Calories In" vs. "Calories Out". So stop looking for someone else to blame like "Ronald McDonald" and look in the mirror. Or just maybe these critics have an agenda. You decide!
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Thursday, May 19, 2011
Allentown Symphony Hall - Jazz weekend starting Friday May 20, 2011
Allentown Symphony Hall will host 2 jazz concerts this weekend featuring many of local performers in a wide range of styles.
Craig Kastelnik & Friends, featuring drummer Bernard Purdie, plus singer Pat Flaherty and Tom Kozic on guitar will perform on Friday night in the Rodale Room. They will play everything from jazz to funk to R&B and Latin. Show is at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $20, adv.; $25, door; $10, students, and include light fare.
Sunday will showcase a special concert to benefit El Sistema Lehigh Valley, an educational initiative to bring music to disadvantaged children in the city. Performing in the main hall are Eric Mintel Quartet, Moravian Greyhound Jazz Trio under the direction of Alan Gaumer, Hector Rosado & The Latin Jazz Ensemble, Marlene Gilley Swingtet, Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts under Frank DiBussolo, jazz vocalist Robin Bryan and Easton High School Jazz Band under the direction of Carole Lutte.
The concert starts at 4 p.m. You can meet with the artists follows the concert. Cash bar and snacks will be available. Tickets are $20; $10, students. For Information call 610-432-6715.
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Craig Kastelnik & Friends, featuring drummer Bernard Purdie, plus singer Pat Flaherty and Tom Kozic on guitar will perform on Friday night in the Rodale Room. They will play everything from jazz to funk to R&B and Latin. Show is at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $20, adv.; $25, door; $10, students, and include light fare.
Sunday will showcase a special concert to benefit El Sistema Lehigh Valley, an educational initiative to bring music to disadvantaged children in the city. Performing in the main hall are Eric Mintel Quartet, Moravian Greyhound Jazz Trio under the direction of Alan Gaumer, Hector Rosado & The Latin Jazz Ensemble, Marlene Gilley Swingtet, Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts under Frank DiBussolo, jazz vocalist Robin Bryan and Easton High School Jazz Band under the direction of Carole Lutte.
The concert starts at 4 p.m. You can meet with the artists follows the concert. Cash bar and snacks will be available. Tickets are $20; $10, students. For Information call 610-432-6715.
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Philadelphia on Parade - FREE family Festival on Saturday
Philadelphia on Parade
is a free family festival that will have over 1,000 performers at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts this Saturday - May 21, 2011.
The festival will feature dance, music and art from 11 am. to 6 pm. The festival will open up with a MardiGras style parade. The parade will have dancers and a jazz brass band and also stilt walkers for the kids. There are 5 stages at the Mann in Fairmount Park.
Visit the children's Pavillion to see jugglers, storytellers and even balloon artists. There also will be crafts, face painters and lots of food. Rain date is Sunday, May 22, 2011.
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is a free family festival that will have over 1,000 performers at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts this Saturday - May 21, 2011.
The festival will feature dance, music and art from 11 am. to 6 pm. The festival will open up with a MardiGras style parade. The parade will have dancers and a jazz brass band and also stilt walkers for the kids. There are 5 stages at the Mann in Fairmount Park.
Visit the children's Pavillion to see jugglers, storytellers and even balloon artists. There also will be crafts, face painters and lots of food. Rain date is Sunday, May 22, 2011.
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21st. Concours d Elegance, May 20-22 Skytop Lodge
Concours d Elegance Schedule/Tickets
Friday, May 20, 2011
Welcome reception for Concours show exhibitors and sponsors
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Road tour – open registration (for more info click here)
Includes stops at Pocono International Raceway for stock car laps around 2-mile oval; Luncheon at Camelback Mountain Resort with gondola rides to top of mountain.
Styling and Design Roundtable (Registration required)
Panelists include: Peter Maier, Bill Porter, Graham Bell and Ed Welburn
“Welcome to the Pocono Mountains” dinner Party and auction
Sunday, May 22, 2011
•21st Annual Concours d’Elegance of the Eastern US
•Hot Rod and Automotive Art Exhibits
•Food, merchandise, and service vendors
•Car Club - Vehicle pre-registration by club
Show Tickets
Sunday Admission
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Adults & Children 15 & over ...$ 25
Children under 15 Free
Free Parking all weekend (rain or shine)
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Friday, May 20, 2011
Welcome reception for Concours show exhibitors and sponsors
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Road tour – open registration (for more info click here)
Includes stops at Pocono International Raceway for stock car laps around 2-mile oval; Luncheon at Camelback Mountain Resort with gondola rides to top of mountain.
Styling and Design Roundtable (Registration required)
Panelists include: Peter Maier, Bill Porter, Graham Bell and Ed Welburn
“Welcome to the Pocono Mountains” dinner Party and auction
Sunday, May 22, 2011
•21st Annual Concours d’Elegance of the Eastern US
•Hot Rod and Automotive Art Exhibits
•Food, merchandise, and service vendors
•Car Club - Vehicle pre-registration by club
Show Tickets
Sunday Admission
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Adults & Children 15 & over ...$ 25
Children under 15 Free
Free Parking all weekend (rain or shine)
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Wednesday, May 18, 2011
May - National Preservation Month - Free Historic tours in Emmaus
May - National Preservation Month
Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
FREE tours of 1803 House, the Shelter House, the Knauss Homestead, the Emmaus Historical Society and the Emmaus Moravian Church. Check out the Emmaus police memorabilia display at the historical society and sidewalk sales 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
FREE tours of 1803 House, the Shelter House, the Knauss Homestead, the Emmaus Historical Society and the Emmaus Moravian Church. Check out the Emmaus police memorabilia display at the historical society and sidewalk sales 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Medical Spa's - What are the typical Services offered ...
Medical Spa Services
A typical medical spa is a medical office supervised by a doctor or other licensed health care professional. The medical spa offers elective cosmetic medical treatments. Medical spas may offer treatments that can only be administered by a licensed medical professional, such as MD's or RN's. The licensed practitioner running the spa generally offers a variety of procedures and treatments.
The medical spa offers clients body sculpting and shaping with many varied procedures and treatments such as dermal fillers, liposuction, botox treatments, chemical peels, breast augmentation, facials and much more.
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A typical medical spa is a medical office supervised by a doctor or other licensed health care professional. The medical spa offers elective cosmetic medical treatments. Medical spas may offer treatments that can only be administered by a licensed medical professional, such as MD's or RN's. The licensed practitioner running the spa generally offers a variety of procedures and treatments.
The medical spa offers clients body sculpting and shaping with many varied procedures and treatments such as dermal fillers, liposuction, botox treatments, chemical peels, breast augmentation, facials and much more.
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Lehigh Valley Yard Sales, Flea Market & Rummage Sales - May 13 - 14
Lehigh Valley Flea Markets and Yard Sales
Date: Friday May 13 & Saturday May 14, 2011
1. Rummage Sale- Friday 9am. to Noon, Zion Lutheran Church, 2 E Catawissa St, Nesquehoning
2. Book & Media Sale- Friday 10am to 3 pm., Easton Area Public Library, 515 Church St. Easton
3. Flea Market & Bake Sale - Saturday 8am. to 1pm. St Thomas United Church of Christ, 902 E. Macada Road, Bethlehem. Rain date May 21, 2011
4. Yard Sale- Saturday 8am to 1pm. Ebenezer Bible Fellowship Church, 3100 Hecktown Road, Bethlehem. Rain or Shine.
5. Yard Sale - Saturday 8am to 2 pm, Northampton Community Yard Sale, Canal Street Park, Canal St. Rain Date May 15.
6. Rummage sale - Saturday 9am to 2pm., St John's Lutheran Church of Farmersville, 8065 William Penn Highway, Easton
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Date: Friday May 13 & Saturday May 14, 2011
1. Rummage Sale- Friday 9am. to Noon, Zion Lutheran Church, 2 E Catawissa St, Nesquehoning
2. Book & Media Sale- Friday 10am to 3 pm., Easton Area Public Library, 515 Church St. Easton
3. Flea Market & Bake Sale - Saturday 8am. to 1pm. St Thomas United Church of Christ, 902 E. Macada Road, Bethlehem. Rain date May 21, 2011
4. Yard Sale- Saturday 8am to 1pm. Ebenezer Bible Fellowship Church, 3100 Hecktown Road, Bethlehem. Rain or Shine.
5. Yard Sale - Saturday 8am to 2 pm, Northampton Community Yard Sale, Canal Street Park, Canal St. Rain Date May 15.
6. Rummage sale - Saturday 9am to 2pm., St John's Lutheran Church of Farmersville, 8065 William Penn Highway, Easton
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Sun Inn, Bethlehem hosts - Chocolate Meltdown including "Chocolate Beer"
If you love chocolate you'll love this - Chocolate Meltdown at the historic Sun Inn in Bethlehem. The Sun Inn will spotlight the history of chocolate in Colonial America on Sunday, May 15.
You will be able to taste chocolate appetizers, entrees, desserts, chocolate cocktails and even chocolate beer on the second floor 1-4 p.m. There will also be a screening on chocolate making in Colonial America. Attention guys did we mention that Miss Southeastern Pennsylvania Andrea Newton will also be on hand to sign autographs.
Tickets:
$35 per person.
$60 per couple.
To order, call the Sun Inn Preservation Association office at 610-866-1758.
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You will be able to taste chocolate appetizers, entrees, desserts, chocolate cocktails and even chocolate beer on the second floor 1-4 p.m. There will also be a screening on chocolate making in Colonial America. Attention guys did we mention that Miss Southeastern Pennsylvania Andrea Newton will also be on hand to sign autographs.
Tickets:
$35 per person.
$60 per couple.
To order, call the Sun Inn Preservation Association office at 610-866-1758.
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Antique Radios, TV's - Renningers, Kutztown - May 13 & 14 FREE admission
Antique Radio Meet
Renningers - 740 Noble St.
Kutztown, Pa.
Date: May 13 - 14, 2011
Stop by and see hundreds of tables featuring antique radios, parts, TV's, tubes, cabinets and more.
Dealers begin setup on Friday.
Opens at 7 am Saturday. All shoppers are welcome both days.
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Renningers - 740 Noble St.
Kutztown, Pa.
Date: May 13 - 14, 2011
Stop by and see hundreds of tables featuring antique radios, parts, TV's, tubes, cabinets and more.
Dealers begin setup on Friday.
Opens at 7 am Saturday. All shoppers are welcome both days.
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New York owed $16.4 million in unpaid city parking tickets & fines from Foreign Diplomats
New York City wants a cut of any U.S. aid money heading to foreign countries who refuse to pay their parking tickets. Republican Representative Michael Grimm of Staten Island believes that "There's no such thing as 'diplomatic immunity' from paying parking tickets".
About 289 foreign missions have racked up more than $16.4 million in unpaid city parking tickets and fines in New York. U.S. current law allows withhold 100% of the amounts owed in unpaid parking tickets and taxes from any U.S. aid to offending countries.
New York city recently got Kuwait to cough up $1 million in fines. Egypt still tops the list of offending countries with 17,948 unpaid tickets totalling $1.9 million owed
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About 289 foreign missions have racked up more than $16.4 million in unpaid city parking tickets and fines in New York. U.S. current law allows withhold 100% of the amounts owed in unpaid parking tickets and taxes from any U.S. aid to offending countries.
New York city recently got Kuwait to cough up $1 million in fines. Egypt still tops the list of offending countries with 17,948 unpaid tickets totalling $1.9 million owed
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America’s Most Wanted longest-running TV series on FOX cancelled
America’s Most Wanted longest-running TV series on FOX cancelled after 24 seasons. The program will continue however as a series of occasional FOX specials.
The program debuted back in February 1988. It debut on just seven Fox-owned stations. America’s Most Wanted was an instant success. Within 4 days of its first broadcast, one of the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted was captured as a direct result of the show. Several months later, the series debuted on the new FOX network and became its first hit. The series has been one of the best-rated shows on Saturday nights for quite some time.
FOX's entertainment president said however that the ratings weren’t enough to justify the cost. It has been an important show for FOX historically but it’s no secret that FOX has not made money on the show in a quite awhile.
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The program debuted back in February 1988. It debut on just seven Fox-owned stations. America’s Most Wanted was an instant success. Within 4 days of its first broadcast, one of the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted was captured as a direct result of the show. Several months later, the series debuted on the new FOX network and became its first hit. The series has been one of the best-rated shows on Saturday nights for quite some time.
FOX's entertainment president said however that the ratings weren’t enough to justify the cost. It has been an important show for FOX historically but it’s no secret that FOX has not made money on the show in a quite awhile.
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TV takes a BIG step forward - the "Flintstones" are coming back ...
Seth MacFarlane the creator of the Family Guy has acquired the rights on TV and film of the most famous pre-historic family from the little town of Bedrock – the "The Flintstones". Warner Brothers, the rights holders, to the Flintstones negotiated the deal with MacFarlane's home studio, 20th Century Fox. MacFarlane’s other credits include the creation of "The Cleveland Show," and "American Dad".
"The Flintstones," premiered in 1960 and ran until 1966. Reruns of this popular cartoon family have been on the air ever since. TV movies and even live action films were also spun off of the Flintstones in the 1990s. Today is a great day for cartoon fans.
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"The Flintstones," premiered in 1960 and ran until 1966. Reruns of this popular cartoon family have been on the air ever since. TV movies and even live action films were also spun off of the Flintstones in the 1990s. Today is a great day for cartoon fans.
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Roman’s BBQ Jam at Grumpy’s Every – Thursday
Grumpy’s Bar-B-Que Roadhouse
3000 Mauch Chunk Road
Every Thursday night at 9:30 pm. -
The blues jam in town is at Grumpys every Thursday night. Live bands on Fridays and Saturdays and the best Bar-B-Que EVERYDAY!
Blues Jam, Jazz Jam, Open Mic..... All Ages.
Hosted by Roman from the band Kind of Blue.
If you are a lover of Southern and Cajun style foods Grumpy’s has developed a menu through experience that expresses the flavor and cooking styles of New Orleans, Saint Louis, the Carolinas, and the Tex-Mex area.
Grumpy's barbecues at low temps for long periods of time spare ribs, pork butts, pork loin, beef brisket, beef chuck, prime rib, chicken wings, chicken quarters, and occasionally seafood. All meats are rubbed with special seasonings then placed in their Hickory wood cooker and smoked to perfection.
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3000 Mauch Chunk Road
Every Thursday night at 9:30 pm. -
The blues jam in town is at Grumpys every Thursday night. Live bands on Fridays and Saturdays and the best Bar-B-Que EVERYDAY!
Blues Jam, Jazz Jam, Open Mic..... All Ages.
Hosted by Roman from the band Kind of Blue.
If you are a lover of Southern and Cajun style foods Grumpy’s has developed a menu through experience that expresses the flavor and cooking styles of New Orleans, Saint Louis, the Carolinas, and the Tex-Mex area.
Grumpy's barbecues at low temps for long periods of time spare ribs, pork butts, pork loin, beef brisket, beef chuck, prime rib, chicken wings, chicken quarters, and occasionally seafood. All meats are rubbed with special seasonings then placed in their Hickory wood cooker and smoked to perfection.
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What ever happened to that Golfer - Tiger whats-his-name ?
Tiger Woods the perennial winner of everything is now ranked #8 in the world.
The Players Championship starts Thursday, May 12, 2011 at the TPC Sawgrass course. The Bookies are picking Tiger for Players Championship despite his #8 ranking and the fact that he has not won a title for almost 18 months.
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Monday, May 16, 2011
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The invisible SHIELD - why iPods, smartphones, & cell phones love the SHIELD
The invisibleSHIELD is made from a unique material originally created for the military to protect the leading edges of helicopter blades, the invisibleSHIELD™ offers protection that other screen protectors, covers, skins, or cases just can't match. With over 2,000 copyrighted, precision-cut designs for a variety of gadgets, including iPods, smartphones, and cell phones, you can protect all your devices from scratches.ZAGG | 50% OFF Site Wide Memorial Day Sale
The invisibleSHIELD isn't just another screen protector. Custom-cut Full Body Shields, available for many devices, offer protection for your entire device. With this patent-pending full-body contour wrap, your device will always look like it did the day you bought it.ZAGG | 50% OFF Site Wide Memorial Day Sale
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The invisibleSHIELD isn't just another screen protector. Custom-cut Full Body Shields, available for many devices, offer protection for your entire device. With this patent-pending full-body contour wrap, your device will always look like it did the day you bought it.ZAGG | 50% OFF Site Wide Memorial Day Sale
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IKEA - how far would you drive to go shopping here .....
IKEA is a privately held, international home products company that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture such as beds and desks, appliances and home accessories. The company is the world's largest furniture retailer.
This Scandinavian company also has trendy home accents, graphic rugs, chic wall art and also highly functional accent furniture. Ikea does offer sleek, modern designs at reasonable prices but I can not believe that the average customer in the United States drives 50 miles round trip to shop their inspiration rooms.
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This Scandinavian company also has trendy home accents, graphic rugs, chic wall art and also highly functional accent furniture. Ikea does offer sleek, modern designs at reasonable prices but I can not believe that the average customer in the United States drives 50 miles round trip to shop their inspiration rooms.
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Teacher “rubber rooms” – union power and its cost to ALL taxpayers
In NYC the mayor and the city’s teachers’ union have finally agreed to do away with teacher “rubber rooms”. Rubber rooms are reassignment rooms full of teacher’s accused of incompetence or wrongdoing waiting for their respective hearings. This disciplinary system has rightly made both City Hall and the teachers’ union subjects of ridicule.
There are now about 550 teachers, costing the city of New York $30 million a year.
Under this agreement between the mayor and the teachers union the teachers that the city is trying to fire will no longer be sent to the rubber rooms. These rubber room reassignment centers are rooms where the teachers show up every school day, sometimes for years on end, doing no work and drawing full salaries. Stories in newspapers and magazines have detailed how teachers run businesses out of the rubber rooms or doze off for hours on end all at tax payers expense. This is an absurd and expensive abuse of tenure.
The new agreement will now require that these teachers will be assigned to administrative work or non-classroom duties in their schools while their cases are pending.
The union did not appear to sacrifice much in the deal. While the agreement speeds hearings, it does little to change the arduous process of firing teachers, particularly ineffective ones. Administrators still must spend months or even years documenting poor performance before the department can begin hearings, which will still last up to two months.
Although the city has invested about $2 million in hiring more lawyers to help principals get rid of teachers, it has managed to fire only 3 for incompetence in the last two years.
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There are now about 550 teachers, costing the city of New York $30 million a year.
Under this agreement between the mayor and the teachers union the teachers that the city is trying to fire will no longer be sent to the rubber rooms. These rubber room reassignment centers are rooms where the teachers show up every school day, sometimes for years on end, doing no work and drawing full salaries. Stories in newspapers and magazines have detailed how teachers run businesses out of the rubber rooms or doze off for hours on end all at tax payers expense. This is an absurd and expensive abuse of tenure.
The new agreement will now require that these teachers will be assigned to administrative work or non-classroom duties in their schools while their cases are pending.
The union did not appear to sacrifice much in the deal. While the agreement speeds hearings, it does little to change the arduous process of firing teachers, particularly ineffective ones. Administrators still must spend months or even years documenting poor performance before the department can begin hearings, which will still last up to two months.
Although the city has invested about $2 million in hiring more lawyers to help principals get rid of teachers, it has managed to fire only 3 for incompetence in the last two years.
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Pennsylvania & other states want "Revoke Drivers Licenses" for High School Dropouts
The Department of Education reports that the National High School dropout rate is 8.1%. Some other worrisome statistics reveal that in California 35% of high school students fail to finish high school on time. In Texas this number is 31% failing to finish on time.
Six states are currently considering revoking the student's driver’s license if they drop out. The six states are Pennsylvania, Virginia, Iowa, Alabama, Louisiana and South Carolina. ==>Get a Free Quote on a New Car
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Sunday, May 15, 2011
Looks more like "Dreary Valley" not "Lehigh Valley" - What's with this weather
What's with all this rain? The weather people advise us to keep our umbrellas handy for the next several days as a storm system continues to move eastward at a snails pace. This unsettled weather pattern will hang around for much of the week. They expect mostly cloudy skies today (Sunday) with a couple of showers and perhaps a thunderstorm or two. The chance for a couple of showers or a thunderstorm will continue to be possible at any time through Friday. I thought the old saying was... "April Showers bring May flowers" ... Hey, Mother Nature its May 15 already.
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Groupon - Save 50% to 90% in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Lehigh Valley
Groupon - the undisputed king of internet COUPONS
Groupon features a daily deal on the best stuff to do, see, eat, and buy in cities across the United States and has been recently featured on the Today Show, Good Morning America, and named the #1 Hottest Website for 2010 by Fox Business News!
Groupon features a daily deal on the best stuff to do, see, eat, and buy in cities across the United States and has been recently featured on the Today Show, Good Morning America, and named the #1 Hottest Website for 2010 by Fox Business News!
Kia Optima ranked AHEAD of the Honda Accord - Why?
In some comparison test drives the Kia Optima midsize sedan ranked ahead of the popular Honda Accord according to Consumer Reports.
Why did the Optima edge out the Honda Accord.
· quick steering and superior handling.
· 200-horsepower four-cylinder engine delivers good performance.
· fuel economy is good - EPA rating of 24 mpg in city driving & 35 mpg highway
· the six-speed automatic transmission shifted smoothly.
· it has an attractive interior & plenty of trunk space.
· Optima got a Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety on its crash test performance.
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Why did the Optima edge out the Honda Accord.
· quick steering and superior handling.
· 200-horsepower four-cylinder engine delivers good performance.
· fuel economy is good - EPA rating of 24 mpg in city driving & 35 mpg highway
· the six-speed automatic transmission shifted smoothly.
· it has an attractive interior & plenty of trunk space.
· Optima got a Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety on its crash test performance.
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Saturday, May 14, 2011
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New City View Diner & Cocktail Lounge - Anniversary Specials - May 16 - 20
The New City View Diner and Cocktail Lounge
1831 MacArthur Road Whitehall
Celebrating their Anniversary
Monday May 16 - Friday May 20, 2011
Some Breakfast Specials for .99 cents (6am. to 11am.)
- Two eggs with Home Fries, Toast & Jelly.
- Short stack of Pancakes.
- Homemade Muffin.
- Egg & Cheese on an English Muffin.
- Cold Cereal with Milk & Bananas.
- Hot Oatmeal with Milk & Brown sugar and raisins.
There are more Breakfast specials plus Lunch specials and Mini Dinner specials.
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1831 MacArthur Road Whitehall
Celebrating their Anniversary
Monday May 16 - Friday May 20, 2011
Some Breakfast Specials for .99 cents (6am. to 11am.)
- Two eggs with Home Fries, Toast & Jelly.
- Short stack of Pancakes.
- Homemade Muffin.
- Egg & Cheese on an English Muffin.
- Cold Cereal with Milk & Bananas.
- Hot Oatmeal with Milk & Brown sugar and raisins.
There are more Breakfast specials plus Lunch specials and Mini Dinner specials.
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2011 - Worst Allergy Season Ever in the History of Mankind - OK, so maybe I exaggerate
Every year I say it feels like the worst allergy season ever. But this year I'm hearing it from more people who never had allergies before. What's up with that?
This year has seen a very high amount of pollen from plants and trees like maple and oak. The trees are having a worse effect this season because heavy snow and rain in parts of the country has nourished a proliferation of tree pollen. The weather then got warmer and released more pollen. You add in the windy spring and you get - the worse allergy season in the history of mankind.
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This year has seen a very high amount of pollen from plants and trees like maple and oak. The trees are having a worse effect this season because heavy snow and rain in parts of the country has nourished a proliferation of tree pollen. The weather then got warmer and released more pollen. You add in the windy spring and you get - the worse allergy season in the history of mankind.
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Whether it’s raising traffic-stopping flower beds, growing bountiful harvests of fresh fruits and vegetables or landscaping the yard like a pro, Gardening How-To will show you how to achieve beautiful living environments no matter what your skill level is.
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USA Inflation is the worst since 2008 – Did you hear that Mr. Bernanke
In April inflation accelerated to its fastest annual pace in 2 ½ years. Gas prices and food prices continue to hit consumers. The Consumer Price Index, the government’s key inflation measure, rose 3.2% over the last 12 months ending in April 2011. This report from the Labor Department reflects the biggest 12-month jump since October 2008.
For months now, FED chairman Bernanke and his supporters have downplayed the recent increase in U.S. inflation. He said that overall consumer price increases reflected spikes in oil and other commodities that were unlikely to last.
Why is Mr. Bernanke downplaying Inflation when anybody who shops for food or puts gas in their car knows that it’s here now and has been accelerating since 2008 as the Labor Department report reflects.
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For months now, FED chairman Bernanke and his supporters have downplayed the recent increase in U.S. inflation. He said that overall consumer price increases reflected spikes in oil and other commodities that were unlikely to last.
Why is Mr. Bernanke downplaying Inflation when anybody who shops for food or puts gas in their car knows that it’s here now and has been accelerating since 2008 as the Labor Department report reflects.
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Speaking of Water - here's an Hydration Tip
Hydration Tips
• Match your caffeinated beverages with a glass of water. Caffeine acts as a diuretic and actually dehydrates you so fight back by re-hydrating immediately with a glass of water.
• Try this daily water routine. Start the day with a glass when you get up, then have at least one more with each meal. Don't forget to have some before you go to bed to finish off your daily water routine.
• Take water breaks. Mid-afternoon is a good time to break for a bottle of refreshing water. Don't forget to hydrate before, during and after your exercise routine.
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• Match your caffeinated beverages with a glass of water. Caffeine acts as a diuretic and actually dehydrates you so fight back by re-hydrating immediately with a glass of water.
• Try this daily water routine. Start the day with a glass when you get up, then have at least one more with each meal. Don't forget to have some before you go to bed to finish off your daily water routine.
• Take water breaks. Mid-afternoon is a good time to break for a bottle of refreshing water. Don't forget to hydrate before, during and after your exercise routine.
==> Water Hydration Tips
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Money ($) Saving Tip on something we all drink ....
Get a Water Filter
Tip #19: Buying bottled water not only hurts the environment but it's eating away at you bank account as well. Conservative estimates conclude that a family of 4 can save up to $55 a week by making the switch from bottled water to water filters. That's some serious savings.
==> Water Filters vs Bottled Water
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Tip #19: Buying bottled water not only hurts the environment but it's eating away at you bank account as well. Conservative estimates conclude that a family of 4 can save up to $55 a week by making the switch from bottled water to water filters. That's some serious savings.
==> Water Filters vs Bottled Water
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Washington DC was wrong again - Medicare runs out of MONEY sooner -2024
The government had to revise its estimate again -- So what else is new. Yes people, Medicare the federal government’s largest trust fund will run out of money in 2024 – 5 years earlier. If the Medicare problem is not tackled now as some Republicans have suggested the system will be out of money and not be there in a very short time. Everyone knows “how time flies – 2024 is not that far off.
Washington needs to “tackle” the problem NOW and not like Nero “fiddle while Rome (USA) burns”. It is shameful how some Democrats are trying scare seniors in an effort to get votes. I guess to them it’s more important to get votes than work on the countries problems. Enough already with playing politics with Medicare. Do the “hard work” that you were elected to do NOW and stop “kicking the can down the road” for our kids and grandchildren to deal with and fix the Medicare problem. This May 2011 Trustees Report stressing that Medicare runs out of money in 2024, 5 yrs earlier means that “we have now run out of road”.
Washington needs to “tackle” the problem NOW and not like Nero “fiddle while Rome (USA) burns”. It is shameful how some Democrats are trying scare seniors in an effort to get votes. I guess to them it’s more important to get votes than work on the countries problems. Enough already with playing politics with Medicare. Do the “hard work” that you were elected to do NOW and stop “kicking the can down the road” for our kids and grandchildren to deal with and fix the Medicare problem. This May 2011 Trustees Report stressing that Medicare runs out of money in 2024, 5 yrs earlier means that “we have now run out of road”.
Frugal way to SAVE money - tips that really do work ...
Pay Bills On Time & Do it Online
Tip #15: Today most banks offer free electronic bill payment services that will automatically pay your monthly bills. It is very easy to set up online and it takes only takes a few minutes. Start today and never pay a late fee again.
There is an added benefit to paying your bills online. You will never need to pay for postage stamps again. The US post office raises the cost of stamps on a regular basis but it won't affect you.
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Tip #15: Today most banks offer free electronic bill payment services that will automatically pay your monthly bills. It is very easy to set up online and it takes only takes a few minutes. Start today and never pay a late fee again.
There is an added benefit to paying your bills online. You will never need to pay for postage stamps again. The US post office raises the cost of stamps on a regular basis but it won't affect you.
==> Online Bill Pay
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Saturday - May 14, 2011 Restaurant SAVINGS at local Lehigh Valley Restaurants
Today - May 11, 2011 - Just some of the great restaurants in the Lehigh Valley that are offering Restaurant ($) SAVINGS for you
Get yourself a "Gift Certificate" online & use it this week ...
=== > Save on Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at Restaurant.com
Roma Ristorante - 925 Airport Center Drive
La Tosca - 3833 Freemansburg Avenue
Shruty's Pub - 1853 Northampton St.
Shula's America's Steak House - 2960 Center Valley Parkway
Made in Brazil Brazilian Steakhouse - 904 W. Hamilton St.
Petra Mediterranean - 81 West Broad St.
Molly's Irish Grille & Sports Pub - 4 East 4th Street
Lee Gribben's On Main - 194 Main Street
Gregory's Steakhouse - 2201 Schoenersville Rd.
The Newburg Inn - 4357 Newburg Road
King George Inn - 3141 Hamilton Blvd
Anna Bella Ristorante - 4505 Bath Pike
Rosanna's Restaurant - 2 E. Broad St.
==> Lehigh Valley Restaurant Guide
Get yourself a "Gift Certificate" online & use it this week ...
=== > Save on Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at Restaurant.com
Roma Ristorante - 925 Airport Center Drive
La Tosca - 3833 Freemansburg Avenue
Shruty's Pub - 1853 Northampton St.
Shula's America's Steak House - 2960 Center Valley Parkway
Made in Brazil Brazilian Steakhouse - 904 W. Hamilton St.
Petra Mediterranean - 81 West Broad St.
Molly's Irish Grille & Sports Pub - 4 East 4th Street
Lee Gribben's On Main - 194 Main Street
Gregory's Steakhouse - 2201 Schoenersville Rd.
The Newburg Inn - 4357 Newburg Road
King George Inn - 3141 Hamilton Blvd
Anna Bella Ristorante - 4505 Bath Pike
Rosanna's Restaurant - 2 E. Broad St.
==> Lehigh Valley Restaurant Guide
Friday, May 13, 2011
Here's a Money Saving Tip - I'm sure you overlook every day ....
Cancel Your Landline
It's 2011 - just about everyone has a cell phone. Just because we have always had a landline in our homes is no reason to continue paying that monthly phone bill for those ancient phones that quite honestly we use less and less each day.
Tip #45: In an age when everyone has a cell phone, landlines are not necessary so rip those ancient phones out of those wall jacks.
You can also utilize free computer-to-computer calling via Skype, which beats using the phone because if you have a webcam, you can see the person you are talking to..
With Skype you can make free calls over the Internet. Skype – the whole world can talk for free
Unlimited calls to landlines with Skype
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It's 2011 - just about everyone has a cell phone. Just because we have always had a landline in our homes is no reason to continue paying that monthly phone bill for those ancient phones that quite honestly we use less and less each day.
Tip #45: In an age when everyone has a cell phone, landlines are not necessary so rip those ancient phones out of those wall jacks.
You can also utilize free computer-to-computer calling via Skype, which beats using the phone because if you have a webcam, you can see the person you are talking to..
With Skype you can make free calls over the Internet. Skype – the whole world can talk for free
Unlimited calls to landlines with Skype
Blog
Goodbye Charlie Sheen – Ashton Kutcher the NEW Charlie Harper on 2 ½ Men
Ashton Kutcher appears to have won the "Two and a Half Men" job.
The actor is said to have put the final touches on a deal to replace Charlie Sheen as the star of TV's No. 1 comedy.
Kutcher tweeted about the news on Thursday .... "What's the square root of 6.25?" he wrote. The answer is, in fact, 2 1/2.
The exact dollar amount he will be paid is not yet known, but one source says that Kutcher is getting a "huge payday" to join the hit sitcom.
Hugh Grant had previously passed on the opportunity to join the show.
Goodbye Charlie Sheen - Blog
The actor is said to have put the final touches on a deal to replace Charlie Sheen as the star of TV's No. 1 comedy.
Kutcher tweeted about the news on Thursday .... "What's the square root of 6.25?" he wrote. The answer is, in fact, 2 1/2.
The exact dollar amount he will be paid is not yet known, but one source says that Kutcher is getting a "huge payday" to join the hit sitcom.
Hugh Grant had previously passed on the opportunity to join the show.
Goodbye Charlie Sheen - Blog
Cheap or Frugal – doesn’t matter here's a tip to Save your hard earned money $$
Buy Generic
With the dramatic increases in the price of gas and food, we all could use some tips on how to save more of our hard earned money.
Tip #36: You can save 30% to 60% by purchasing generic brand food and drugs. Consumer Reports issued a study that found that 80% of trained tasters could not tell the difference between store and national brand food products.
Sounds to me like it's all in our "heads" and not our "tastebuds" when we buy national brands overstore brands.
==> Food Dollar Savings
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With the dramatic increases in the price of gas and food, we all could use some tips on how to save more of our hard earned money.
Tip #36: You can save 30% to 60% by purchasing generic brand food and drugs. Consumer Reports issued a study that found that 80% of trained tasters could not tell the difference between store and national brand food products.
Sounds to me like it's all in our "heads" and not our "tastebuds" when we buy national brands overstore brands.
==> Food Dollar Savings
Blog
Will we ever see Tiger Woods again?
Tiger Woods withdrew after just 9 holes of play on Thursday at The Players Championship.
Tiger was playing with Martin Kaymer and Matt Kuchar. After a nine-hole stretch in which Tiger had three bogeys and a triple-bogey, the now 42-year-old Tiger turned limped off the course, citing the injury to his knee as his reason for dropping out.
It is the second straight year that Tiger withdrew from this tournament and the fourth withdrawal of his career. What's next for Woods? Who knows right now? Tiger said before the week that he felt his knee was 100 percent and his goal was to win. The bottom line is Tiger Woods is out at The Players, and his future right now seems a little grim.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
New golf ball that only-flies-straight has been developed - Hooray - Oops - there's one problem...
Introducing the "Polara Golf Ball" - this ball is guaranteed to fly straight. It flys straight because of two different dimple patterns on the ball. It has a shallow set around the ball's equator, and deeper dimples along the poles. The combination of these 2 dimple patterns keeps the ball flying lower and straighter. It is a wonder to behold off of the tee and the price for these super balls is only around $30.
But there is a catch to this new ball. The pattern is illegal according to the USGA, so you can not use it in any sanctioned competition in the United States.
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Who is "Skype" and why does Microsoft want to buy it for $8.5 Billion
Skype uses your broadband connection to make free voice and video calls over the internet. Skype’s free downloadable software allows you to talk, instant message and make video calls to anyone else of Skype for free.
You can also call phones and mobiles and send text messages at great rates.
With Skype you can make free calls over the Internet. Skype – the whole world can talk for free
Unlimited calls to landlines with Skype
Microsoft Inc. said it would buy Internet telephone service Skype for $8.5 billion in cash. The Skype purchase would be Microsoft's largest in its 36-year history. It follows AT&T Inc.'s announcement in March that it would buy T-Mobile USA for $39 billion and Johnson & Johnson's $21.3 billion deal announced last month to acquire Synthes, a maker of medical instruments and implants.
You can also call phones and mobiles and send text messages at great rates.
With Skype you can make free calls over the Internet. Skype – the whole world can talk for free
Unlimited calls to landlines with Skype
Microsoft Inc. said it would buy Internet telephone service Skype for $8.5 billion in cash. The Skype purchase would be Microsoft's largest in its 36-year history. It follows AT&T Inc.'s announcement in March that it would buy T-Mobile USA for $39 billion and Johnson & Johnson's $21.3 billion deal announced last month to acquire Synthes, a maker of medical instruments and implants.