tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70882708567486817192024-03-13T01:42:52.095-04:00Defeating The Squirrels and Other Life LessonsThings I Learned From My Mother And Other Important People In My Life. Not to mention other random thoughts and commentary!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07202295990123445608noreply@blogger.comBlogger236125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7088270856748681719.post-72108746502582754352013-11-25T07:00:00.000-05:002013-11-27T11:04:11.639-05:00Signature Drink For Thanksgiving<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Looking for a signature drink to serve at Thanksgiving this year? Why not serve some spiced apple cider? It's easy to make and everyone is sure to enjoy the tart taste of apples dusted with cinnamon sugar mixed with some cider and spiced rum.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07202295990123445608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7088270856748681719.post-84300279640271536532013-11-13T23:23:00.000-05:002013-11-19T10:58:03.155-05:00Signs of The TimesThat I even think signs like this need to be posted is a sign of the times. Seen on sign at local baseball practice fields:<br />
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Have you ever been to a kids baseball game (or football, soccer, name any sport here) and seen a parent who needs to take a look at this sign? Parents need to sit back and relax and let the kids know that this is a GAME not war. And unfortunately too often there are those few parents who turn a simple game into WWIII. So the next time you are tempted to yell at your kid's coaches or get on your kid's case for striking out...remember, IT IS A GAME. Lighten up! Have fun!
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When are we going to learn not to try and text and drive at the same time? While we often hear the dangers of our teens texting while driving, statistics from a recent survey by AT&T shows that 49% of adult commuters admit to texting while driving versus 40% of teens who text and drive.</div>
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Six in ten adults admit to texting more now that they did three years ago. And 40% of those who admitted to texting while driving admit that it is a habit. Let's make this our habit to break this New Year's!<br />
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We can't expect our teens to not text behind the wheel if they see us doing it. While there may be fewer accidents with adults texting simply because they are more experienced drivers, there's no excuse for anyone driving and texting. So if you are one of those adults who text and drive, put the phone on silent mode and put it in the back seat so you can't reach for it when you are behind the wheel. And don't forget, practice what you preach!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07202295990123445608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7088270856748681719.post-10455556815426686992013-11-03T22:38:00.003-05:002013-11-03T22:38:56.219-05:00Gift That Makes You Smile<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have you ever been looking for a gift that will just make someone smile? We all know someone who is sick or whose family is having a hard time. So if you are looking for a way to make someone feel better on down days this is just what you need! Put together this <a href="http://happymoneysaver.com/?s=box+of+sunshine">Box of Sunshine</a> for them. This box was designed and made by Ashley at Happy Money Saver (be sure to read the rest of her blog for other great ideas.) </div>
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Not only that, she has made some 'box of sunshine' printables to use on your box (which makes is so much easier than designing your own). Just fill the box with anything yellow (Ashley has some great specific ideas of frugal ways to pull this together in her post if you can't think of some on your own) or pick out your own choice of yellow gifts that will make the receipient smile. </div>
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I love this idea for sending to someone who is in the hospital or having a hard time. My best friend used to call things like this 'warm fuzzies' because it was something small that made the recipient feel all warm and fuzzy inside just knowing someone cared. So if you have someone you want to make smile and feel a little bit better on a down day, send them their very own box of sunshine. </div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07202295990123445608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7088270856748681719.post-21225613436503563572013-10-30T23:06:00.000-04:002013-10-30T23:06:23.639-04:00How To Get Rid Of Stretch MarksStretch marks... who doesn't have them? OK, what woman who has had kids doesn't have them? And anyone who has been overweight has too. Stretch marks occur during any sudden change in your body size like pregnancy, puberty, or other rapid weight-gain (you know, that fifty pounds you put on for the big movie role last year?) OK, OK, so most of us haven't had to gain a lot of weight for a movie but you get the idea.. <br />
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We've all heard old wives tales about how to get rid of stretch marks, but a friend of mine swears by the following tip. <br />
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If you take SEPTA chances are you have either been the victim of violence on their vehicles or witnessed it and reported it with no change in the way drivers react to violence on their bus or trolley. Some riders bully smaller or weaker riders to take seats. Riders no longer feel safe taking the bus in certain areas, even in the safer 'burbs. <br />
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In just the last month I have heard reports of incidents on SEPTA where no action was taken and the same events happen over and over caused by the same individuals with no intervention by drivers. Buses are so crowded that passengers who want to get off when an incident escalates can't get to the door to get off. <br />
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SEPTA please make it safe to take your buses and trolleys again. Provide an inservice of handling violent passengers for your drivers, because obviously some of them missed the content of the last one. Then followup when a rider complains and ride the bus or trolley where the incident was reported to check on the safety quotient on that line. <br />
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I know there are more and more people riding today due to the increased cost of purchasing gasoline but that doesn't mean the safety quotient should decrease. And if you witness or have been the victim of violence on SEPTA please contact them and report the bus or trolley you were on and information on the time and place it took place and the driver's name. We have to be responsible for reporting violence or the SEPTA hierarchy won't know it's happening until it escalates out of control and someone is hurt. <br />
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Ever wanted to fix broken zipper tabs? Broken zipper tabs are the bane of my existence. Now there is an easy and inexpensive way to fix them (and I don't mean using a key ring or paperclip, all of which I've used in the past, they work but don't look so good.)</div>
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This new Easy Fix Zipper is just that--a fast and easy fix for that broken zipper on your favorite handbag, jacket or other zippers. Not only that it's only $7 from Dealfind. Give it a try and see how you like it. I just love finding those tricky little gadgets that solve the problems of my day. </div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07202295990123445608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7088270856748681719.post-87408899043644962082013-10-04T01:34:00.000-04:002013-10-04T01:34:40.707-04:00Planning A Happy Transition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Part of being happy in your transition to living independently is making new friends and becoming involved in the community. Kate joined Jennifer Oxenford, Kelly Moran and Darla DeMorrow helping raise money for Alex's Lemonade Stand and having fun at the same time. </div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Join us at <a href="http://www.bertuccis.com/index.php">Bertucci's Springfield</a>, 965 Baltimore Pike, Springfield Square, Springfield PA and support <a href="http://www.alexslemonade.org/">Alex's Lemonade Stand</a> and the <a href="http://www.alexslemonade.org/campaign/million-mile-run">Million Mile Run</a> this Saturday, September 28, 2013 from 2-6 PM where great food at a great restaurant meet a great charity, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation<span style="font-family: inherit;">. Come support Alex's Lemonade Stand AND grab some great pizza or other Italian entrees. Come on, you know you want to come on out and help the support a great cause.</span></span></div>
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Springfield Mall in Springfield, Pennsylvania recently hosted an Alex's Lemonade Stand on Friday and Saturday September 20th and 21st to raise money and awareness for <a href="http://www.alexslemonade.org/">Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation For Childhood Cancer</a> and the <a href="http://www.alexslemonade.org/campaign/million-mile-run">Million Mile Run</a>. </div>
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Volunteers Jennifer Oxenford, Melinda Babiak, Bridgette Klose, Heather McCurdy, Darla DeMorrow and Kate Vecchione raised $650 in honor of childhood cancer heros Lily and Maggie.</div>
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<a href="http://www.buildabear.com/shopping/?sc_cid=ps:google:BABURL|BrandExact&CAPCID=26139656146&cadevice=c&CA_6C15C=1563724351">Build a Bear</a> donated their signature stuffed animals to the cause. We also raffled off jewelry from <a href="http://www.stelladot.com/">Stella and Dot</a>, a cruise on the <a href="http://www.spiritofphiladelphia.com/Philadelphia/home?src=google&loc=phila&ad=spirit&gclid=CJ6SoNCa4rkCFUWd4AodqngA_w">Spirit of Philadelphia</a>, <a href="http://www.bertuccis.com/">Bertucci's</a> gift certificates, and a candy basket. </div>
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Find out how to join the <a href="http://www.alexslemonade.org/campaign/million-mile-run">Million Mile Run</a> and help fight childhood cancer.Run or walk in a team with your friends and family to help raise money for childhood cancer research. If everyone joins together we can work toward beating this disease. </div>
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I recently found this great product that saves you from foot pain on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=band+aid+friction+stick&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=25722458357&hvpos=1t2&hvexid=&hvnetw=s&hvrand=6667554821440809922&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_5cuayza3sp_b">Amazon</a>. It's called Friction Block by Band-Aid. It looks like a tiny stick of deodorant and is easy to pop in your bag as you head out hiking, sightseeing, or going dancing in a new pair of shoes. Don't worry about ripping your feet to shreds and mega blisters anymore, apply friction block and your feet will thank you. </div>
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I love this product. It is easy to apply and works like a charm. It beats new shoe pain and keeps you from limping through your entire vacation or that first week or two of wearing new shoes. </div>
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And if you are one of those ladies who love hitting the clearance aisle at DSW or other fabulous shoe stores, you will want to invest in a few of these (one for each purse for those nights out dancing.) Make new shoes a pleasure and never a pain. </div>
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Also seen on <a href="http://theweddingqueen.blogspot.com/2013/09/wedding-day-feet.html">WDW(Wedding Day Weekly)Blogging for Brides</a>. </div>
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Are you on a gluten free diet? No matter what the reason, eating gluten free when you are eating out can pose a problem. But some restaurants are taking the hmmm... out of making menu choices and are offering a gluten free menu. <a href="http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/">The Cheesecake Factory</a> is one of the latest restaurants to offer a gluten free menu to it's guests. <br />
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<a href="http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/">The Cheesecake Factory</a> tested their new menu choices with more than 80 dishes that are gluten free. Not just a couple of choices, but 80 delish choices for you. So far only 1 cheesecake is offered gluten free. Some are reworked existing dishes that have subbed gluten free buns and pasta. So head to the Cheesecake Factory (my closest Factory is in King of Prussia PA but check <a href="http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/">their web site</a> for your closest restaurant. <br />
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The menu cautions: "We prepared this menu for our guests with sensitivities to gluten. While we strive to provide accurate information, our menu items are freshly prepared in our kitchens, which are not gluten-free. Cross-contact with other food items that contain gluten is possible. This is especially true for fried items, which are cooked in shared fryer oil." A good thing for anyone who needs a gluten-free meal who is eating out. <br />
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Ask the host or your server for the gluten-free menu. Cheesecake Factory managers reported that gluten free dishes are one of the top requests by guests, so these new dishes should be popular. <br />
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Other restaurants offering gluten-free menu items? <a href="http://www.applebees.com/~/media/docs/Applebees_Allergen_Info.pdf">Applebees</a>, <a href="http://www.chilis.com/EN/LocationSpecificPDF/MenuPDF/001.005.0000/Chilis%20Allergen%20Generic.pdf">Chili's</a>, <a href="http://www.bk.com/cms/en/us/cms_out/digital_assets/files/pages/MenuGlutenFree.pdf">Burger King</a> and <a href="http://www.olivegarden.com/Menu/Gluten-Allergen/">Olive Garden</a> all have lists of their gluten-free offerings on their web sites so head on over and check them out!<br />
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How can you make lemonade without the lemons? Try Brazilian lemonade. Brazilian Lemonade? Hmmm... sounds promising on a hot day, so why not give it a try? The folks at NESTLÉ® offer this great recipe--the trick? American Brazilian lemonade uses common limes not Brazilian lemons. Huh? Lemonade without the lemons? Well it seems Brazilian Lemons look and have a flavor similar to our common limes so sub our limes for Brazilian Lemons to get a similar flavor. </div>
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Brazilian lemonade is rich and creamy and perfect for a hot hot day. Make it and serve it right away for the very best taste. Finally a new use for your trusty blender! This recipe makes 8 servings of 1 cup each or 4 servings in a tall frosty glass. </div>
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Take washed limes and slice off the ends. Cut each lime into eight wedges (yes, you leave the rinds on! bizarre I know!) Put sixteen wedges, half the water, half the water, half the sugar and half the condensed milk and ice in your favorite blender. Cover, blend only 20 seconds. Do not over blend it will make your lemonade bitter.) Strain into a pitcher using a fine mesh strainer(not your pasta strainer with the wide holes). This removes remaining rind pieces. Repeat with other half of your ingredients. Now you have a large pitcher of cool and refreshing Brazilian lemonade--sure doesn't taste like that powdered stuff or even frozen concentrates! </div>
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We made this for a cookout recently and it was a huge hit. So give your backyard cookout some zip and serve Brazilian lemonade. </div>
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Lasagna....yum! One of my favorite Italian foods. I make it myself at home but sometimes (like in the summer) when it's really hot I don't want to heat up my house by using my oven. So what's the perfect solution? Head to your local Bertucci's (mine is on Baltimore Pike in Springfield PA) and enjoy their version. So easy! So fast! And best of all, it tastes great without heating up your house. The perfect solution in the summertime. <br />
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Not only that but Bertucci's sent me an email with a $5 off coupon--what can be better? I don't have to cook and save money! I knew there was a reason I love Bertucci's! Be sure to sign up for their email club so you too can get wonderful money saving emails and notices of new menu items.<br />
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What else do I love about Bertucci's? Their rolls. OK, yes I admit, filled with calories but so good to snack on while you wait for your entree and eat your salad. And speaking of salads, try not just their house dressing but their balsamic vinaigrette, it takes their house salad from veggies with Italian dressing to a heavenly dining experience!<br />
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I won't tell you all my favorite things at Bertucci's, I'll save that for some tweets (look for them marked #BertuccisBest #BertuccisSpringfieldPA) and of course if you follow me on Facebook you'll probably hear all about my latest trip to Bertucci's. <br />
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Now you know you want that lasagna tonight don't you? Go Bertucci's Springfield PA!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07202295990123445608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7088270856748681719.post-6222002376050943892013-07-12T05:40:00.000-04:002013-07-12T05:40:17.978-04:00Fix A Bra Takes On Underwire Bra Breakthroughs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hospital stays, never pleasant, but lately they've become battle zones. In the last month I've been in the hospital, my daughter has been in the hospital, and my youngest daughter was in a car accident. My son-in-law was in the accident with my daughter and he's been in for surgery. Other extended family have also been in the hospital. <br />
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We've all come to the conclusion that the hospital is NOT a good place to be. It's also not a healthy place to be. And complaints are rarely acted upon in a positive way. Here are a few instances of what we experienced at local hospitals:<br />
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<li>blood drawn without gloves</li>
<li>pic line cared for without gloves</li>
<li>rooms not cleaned (floor had debris on it for three days before the patient crawled under the bed and picked it up)(in another instance the bathroom was not cleaned for the entire stay.)</li>
<li>ceiling tiles had dust bunnies hanging from them so when the heat or air was on you could see them moving with the air circulation, not cleaned for entire stay.</li>
<li>nurse's aid wore heavy perfume causing patient to vomit, when a replacement was asked for politely, the nurses did not come in for the rest of the shift.</li>
<li>drugs were not given on time or at all in some cases. It was scanned into the computer as given but never administered.</li>
<li>waits of over 25 minutes after pushing call button for nursing staff.</li>
<li>food served that was against what nutrition staff said was what the patient needed.</li>
<li>some staff were actively hostile when asked for assistance.</li>
<li>Patient discharged early, hospital blaming it on the insurance company, but when the insurance company was contacted they said they would have approved it. </li>
<li>Commodes left to fill up to the brim. </li>
<li>Commodes with no cover.</li>
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OK, so maybe some of those things seem like small things to you, but believe me, no one wants to pick up a hospital borne infection just because someone was too lazy to put on gloves, or didn't do a full job cleaning hospital rooms. And we certainly don't want drugs to be scanned into the computer without being given. We don't want a patient to experience additional bleeding because no one has bothered to check the dietary needs as set forth by the nutritionist. And so on, and so on and so on. <br />
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So before your next hospital stay, find out who you need to contact if something is wrong. Know who to call and where to call them. We're looking at possible transfer of a patient at this point, not something we want to do, but... <br />
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Do you fight the battle of the squirrels on your home bird feeder? If so you might want to try this trick that a woman from Tampa, Florida uses. She fills and old nylon stocking with ten mothballs and hangs them near her feeding station. The scent discourages squirrels. She replaces mothballs as they loose their oomph! For some reason the mothballs dont repel birds but the squirrels hate them. Worth giving a try, it has two things going for it, it's cheap and easy to make--and I do love projects with those two criteria. Let me know if it works for you.<br />
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The winner is Kathryn! She won two tickets for the Tuesday night show of Sister Act at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. Congratulations Kathryn! You'll enjoy a night out in Philadelphia at the Academy of Music with one other guest of your choice. Have fun! <br />
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Coming to the Academy of Music in Philadelphia April 2 to April 7 is the Broadway hit Sister Act. Based on the movie of the same name, this rockin' fun musical is enough to put a spring in your step as you step into Spring. </div>
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The show features Alan Menken's original music and the book tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a nightclub singer who has witnessed a crime. The police look for a place to stash her until the trial and decide the least likely place anyone would look for her the convent. Yes, I said convent. Come and see Deloris and Mother Superior and the rest of the nuns, as Deloris brings a new kind of music to their convent. </div>
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Can't imagine anyone having more fun than the audience at this show! A bit different from your usual touring show, PQotD will have you wanting to dance in your seat and sing along with the cast! See you there!</div>
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Don't know what Lomography is? You aren't alone, but once you discover it you may never go back! It seems some Austrian students were vacationing in Prague and discovered a inexpensive Russian built camera called the Lomo LC-A. They picked some up to use on vacation. When they got the film developed they found it had some fun and quirky results like light leaks, saturated colors, and vignette shadowing. A few years later a group of Lomo Lovers was founded known as the Lomography Society International. The society developed the ten golden rules of Lomography.<br />
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1. Take your camera everywhere you go.<br />
2. Use it anytime--day and night.<br />
3. Lomography is not an interference in your life but part of it.<br />
4. Try the shot from the hip. <br />
5. Approach the objects of your Lomographic desire as close as possible.<br />
6. Don't think. (William Firebrace)<br />
7. Be fast.<br />
8. You don't have to know beforehand what you captured on the film.<br />
9. Afterwards either.<br />
10. Don't worry about any rules.<br />
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Now, 20 years later the cameras have a cult following worldwide that encourages experimentation and exploring the world around you. There are several versions of these 35mm cameras (La Sardina and Fisheye 2, the Diana 120 medium format camera and lots of fun film accessories that are available at The Aviary. <br />
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Read more about the development of Lomography into a passion and see lomography around the world at Lomography.com. Lots of great photos to give you ideas what you can do with your favorite camera plus a variety of cameras and equipment you just can't do without. My favorite? <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07202295990123445608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7088270856748681719.post-18574795061974554912013-01-25T06:07:00.002-05:002013-01-25T06:07:28.113-05:00Culture From Around The World<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="197" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/xS8YiOp_PBE" width="350"></iframe><br />
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For anyone who thought opera was stuffy and no fun, try heading to the Moores Opera House in Houston to see <em>Moscow, Cheryomushki</em>, a modern Russian comic opera by Dmitri Shostakovich. The opera is sung in English with the English lyrics projected above the stage. The opera shows Soviets with a sense of fun. Who knew? <br />
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When a new housing project called Cherry Town opens in Moscow see how the residents compete for the new housing. The audience will laugh as they watch the fight for the primo apartments using any means--and I do mean any! <br />
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Yearly presentations on Russian television were 'must see TV' for many years. Now residents or visitors to Houston are lucky enough to be able to see the Houston premiere of Shostakovich's opera. Don't miss your chance to see Shostakovitch's opera presented at the Moores Opera House at the University of Houston directed by Buck Ross and able his cast as they bring a little bit of Russia to the Lone Star State. <em>Say Chair-YO-moosh-kee!</em><br />
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I live is a relatively affluent part of Delaware County. Most people where I live don't have to worry about their next meal...or do they? With the way the economy is today you never know if your neighbor is facing bankruptcy or losing their home or even just doesn't have enough food to eat. Many food banks in the area have closed or cut back on how much food a family can get. Sometimes a family's food supplies run out before the month is half over. What to do? <br />
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The real question should be why aren't we each individually doing something? Why aren't more of us actively providing food for our less fortunate neighbors? How often do you go to the store and could pick up a product that is 10 for $10 and could drop it off at the food bank? Or you could fill out a form to give to your local food bank? Or we could use the dollars we get back from CVS to buy foodstuffs for the food pantry? <br />
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Often we do these things around the holidays and forget to give during the rest of the year. News flash--people are hungry all year round. Hunger doesn't stop just because you gave over the holidays. And it's not just a single person who is hungry, it's entire families. Families with medical issues that mean they can't go out to work. Families where there is abuse in the household. Families that are just POOR. More and more people are just that...POOR. We can't ignore the word. Poor is not a dirty word. It's a reality in the world today. Our world. My world. Your family's world. Our childrens' world in the future. Poverty is not going to go away but we can mitigate it. We can all do our best to help people are in need.<br />
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Sometimes I listen to senators and representatives talk about cutting entitlement programs. And I think of the lines at the food pantries and want to scream at them YOU WANT TO CUT WHAT? If they have to cut something cut the ability of people to buy junk food (and yes you can still buy junk food with food stamps, also known as SNAP in Pennsylvania.) Provide them with healthy and fresh food and teach them how to cook it. Like other problems today good nutrition would help alleviate them. <br />
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Many <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/542272-links-between-poor-diet-criminal-behavior/">medical problems</a> have their roots in poor nutrition. <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/542272-links-between-poor-diet-criminal-behavior/">Education problems</a> often are partially due to poor nutrition. <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/542272-links-between-poor-diet-criminal-behavior/">Anti-social and criminal behavior has been linked to poor nutrition.</a> So more and better food will help solve a variety of problems. Sure, it won't happen all at once. It will take years. Yes, that's the disheartening part. No instant gratification. No magical transformation from the way things were to the way things can be. <br />
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But the real magic, the real magic is in the hearts of the people who reach out and give, people who pay it forward, or people who hope someone else will pay it forward in case their children ever need food. You will get instant gratification. Instantly feeling good about what you've done. So get out there. Give. The real magic is how good you'll feel doing it. Fill the bellies of hungry children. It's guaranteed to put a smile on your face. <br />
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Haven't gotten your flu shot yet? Worried about how to pay for one? Delaware County Council, the Delaware County Flu Task Force in combination with the Pennsylvania Department of Health have organized a free walk in flu shot clinic. </div>
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And after you get your flu shot touch base with your local Avon representative to get some <a href="http://avonindelawarecounty.blogspot.com/2013/01/fight-flu-with-avon-products.html">antibacterial gel</a> that you can carry with you. 99% effective, perfect for flu season. </div>
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The musical <em>Catch Me If You Can</em> is coming to Philadelphia so get your tickets now to catch this laugh out loud production based on the real life story of Frank W. Abagnale Jr. who conned his way in and out cities across the United States. </div>
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Tony Award®-winning director Jack O'Brien's latest Broadway production, based on a film directed by Steven Spielberg for Dreamworks, comes to the Philadelphia Academy of Music Tuesday, January 15-Sunday, January 20, 2012, so mark your calendar and save a night to enjoy this show with friends and family.<br />
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Laugh as you watch FBI agent Carl Hanratty chase con man extraordinaire Frank W. Abagnale Jr. as he uses his legendary charm, boyish good looks and imagination to go from one con to another kiting checks to pay for his expensive life style on the lamb, always staying one step ahead of the law. Not only does he outwit the law, he falls in love and gets the girl (truly a story perfect for a Broadway musical!) Hanratty is obsessed with catching Frank Jr. and watching 'the chase' is half the fun!<br />
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O'Brien is famous for his productions of playwrights from Shakespeare to Tom Stoppard, and he has also received acclaim for directing Broadway musicals including <em>Hairspray, The Full Monty </em>and<em> Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.</em> Now he adds <em>Catch Me If You Can</em> to his list of hits. The show was created by a Tony Award®-winning 'dream team,' with book by Terrence McNally (<i>The Full Monty</i>, <i>Ragtime</i>), score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (<i>Hairspray</i>), choreography by Jerry Mitchell (<i>Hairspray</i>, <i>Legally Blonde</i>). Teams that have previously wowed audiences with their expertise on the stage, the combination once again will have you on your feet clapping by the end of the show.<br />
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<em>Catch Me If You Can</em> is part of the <a href="http://www.kimmelcenter.org/broadway/cyo1213.php">Broadway Flex Package available for 2012-2013</a>. What is the Broadway Flex Package? <br />
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"This season’s remarkable Broadway lineup features toe-tapping scores, hilarious predicaments, and soul-stirring tales of friendship, discovery, survival, and love. Now you can create the Broadway season of your dreams! Simply <b>select three or more shows</b> to build your own flex package. Season ticket holders enjoy the best seats in the house, plus <b>locked-in savings of 10%</b>*, guaranteed parking, and priority access to Broadway’s hottest touring shows—BEFORE they go on sale to the public." <br />
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This is a deal you cannot resist! Order tickets now. <br />
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Interested in winning a pair of tickets? Enter my ticket giveaway on <a href="http://theweddingqueen.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">WDW(Wedding Day Weekly)Blogging For Brides</a>.<br />
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