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MUSEUM "HOW WE ROLL" EXHIBIT FEATURES OUR SHOW GUEST
The Scooby Brothers, our LIVE show guest (see our calendar listing for show date) are featured in California African American Museum "How We Roll" exhibit at exposition Park, 600 State Drive, LA, CA 90037. Exhibit runs through December 2010. FREE. Parking $8. Further information 213-744-7432. www.caamuseum.org
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HEALTH WEBSITE FOR PARENTS AND TEENS . . .
www.4parents.gov, set up by the Health and Human Services Department to help parents encourage their children to abstain from premarital sex, also includes information about the risks of alcohol and tobacco.
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CASH FOR CLUNKER APPLIANCES
Your energy consuming appliances l count toward a rebate when traded in for environment friendly ones. Currently, the California Cash for Clunker Appliances Program Includes: • Washing machines - $100 rebate • Refrigerators - $75 rebate • Window Air Conditioning Units - $50 rebate Unlike the federal Cash For Clunker Car program, the appliance program is administered by states so the rebates differ as well as the program start dates. For detail, visit http://www.applianceclunkerrebates.com/
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SHOP AT RALPHS AND FOOD 4 LESS AND TALK ABOUT PARENTING GETS MONEY
We belong to the Ralphs and Food 4 Less Community Reward Program. Please visit our "How You Can Help" page and sign up, if you haven't already. When you join the Community Reward program wel earn a donation from them each time you swipe your card. Thanks All customers will be completing a new application and receiving a new card the next time they go shopping at Ralphs. HOW DOES THIS AFFECT RALPHS COMMUNITY REWARDS? As long as our members LINK their previously enrolled Ralphs Club Card with their new Ralphs Rewards Card, their participation with our organization will continue without change. As a confirmation point, everyone will still see the organization contribution note at the bottom of their receipt. If you do not link the 2 cards together you must go online at http://www.ralphs.com/ccprogram.htm to enroll their new Ralphs Rewards Card with our organization.
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THERAPY CAT WINS "HALL OF FAME" HONOR
Moorea, a cat who has provided comfort to hospice patients and elderly residents in Rancho Bernardo, Poway and Sabre Springs, was being honored the California Veterinary Medical Association’s 2010 Animal Hall of Fame Award in San Francisco. This award honors animals whose daily interaction with people best represents the important bond between animals and humans. Therapy work is less common for cats because unlike dogs, most don't like interaction with human. But it's not so with Moorea, she is a "dog-cat" because she'll respond when called and love to greet visitors at the door like dogs do. Click here to read more.
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MONEY SAVING TIPS......
The Summer heat is sizzling again. The money saving tip that Shirlee shared on her past show on "How to save on air-conditioning usage" would come in handy now >>> click here to read all about it.
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CLEANING SERVICE FOR WOMEN BEING TREATED WITH CHEMO
Visit Cleaning for a Reason at http://www.cleaningforareason.org/ If you know any woman currently undergoing Chemo, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - 1 time per month for 4 months while she is in treatment. All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for the service.
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RESULTS FOR JULY VOTE CAMPAIGN
Parents As Role Models.
1. In raising children to be productive adults, how important are parents as role models by the examples they set?
Answer Percentage
1. Not too important 10%
2. Extremely important 40%
3. Other factors are more important 30%
4. Peer pressure tops the list of role models 20%
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DISNEY/ABC's GOT CAREERS AND JOBS FOR YOUTH
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PASSPORT AND CHILD SUPPORT
If parents owe more than $2,500 in back support, the State Department will reject their passport application. This is part of the federal commitment to help states enforce child support obligations, said Ann Barrett, deputy assistant secretary of state for Passport Services. The help is needed. as taxpayers foot the bill to pay due to the lack of responsibilities on the part of the non-custodial parent.
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BURBANK AIRPORT's READ AND RETURN
Parents with children can buy a book in the Burbank Airport's gift shop before departure and return it on their return trip, as long as the book is kept in good condition and the original receipt presented. This program is for all travelers.
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WHAT IF MOM GOT PAID FOR BEING A MOM?
According to a study by Salary.com, if a stay-at-home mom could be compensated in dollars rather than personal satisfaction and unconditional love, she'd be making nearly $117,000 annually.
The study compared a mom's market value to the pay levels for 10 job titles with duties performed by typical mothers, including housekeeper, teacher, psychologist and chief executive. The biggest driver of a mother's theoretical pay is the overtime pay she would receive. Of the 18,000 mothers surveyed, it was reported that the typical work week for the stay-at-home moms average 94.4 hours, while the mothers who worked outside the home average 54.6 hours on top of the hours they spent at their paying jobs. This year, this translates to an average annual pay of $116,805 for stay-at-home moms and $68,405 (motherly duties only) for a mom who juggles an outside job.
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SOCIAL INVITATION FAST PITCH
Thursday, October 21, 2010. Check in 4:00. Event: 4:30-8:00
Social entrepreneurs compete for up to $20,000 in grants
* Two month mentoring program for some of LA's most innovative non-profits!
* Culminates with a "fast pitch" competition and showcase, which includes keynote speaker Dr. Peter Diamandis, and a networking reception.
* Count on being educated and inspired!
2010 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! Click here to apply.
Location:
University of Southern California
University Park Campus
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Questions? Contact Polai Av
(213) 740-7249
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CALIFORNIA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION FELLOWSHIP
Are you a college senior or college graduate who has been accepted into an ALA-accredited Master of Library Science program? Or, have you just started to pursue your MLS? If you answered yes to either of these questions, and are interested in pursuing a career in reference or information service librarianship, you are encouraged to apply for the CLA Reference Service Press Fellowship, which awards $3,000 to incoming and beginning MLS students (those who have completed 9 credits or less in their programs). To apply, please visit the CLA website at www.cla-net.org/awards/rspf.php and turn in your application no later than June 30, 2010.
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MONEY SAVING TIPS......
Shirlee shared 2 very down-to-earth money saving tips on our show last night. In case you did not catch them, you can read them here on our website. >>> how to save on textbooks and baby formula.
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BE PREPARED
Of course everybody knows these things BUT how many people are doing these things? (1) have a meeting with all household members to create a disaster communiction plan. Get started with the contact phone number of person out of town that all of you can call to check in and check on each other in case phones aren't working in your area. All family members have the out of town number and number for each other. Boy, this is a simple one. You've already done this?? Oh, you meant to, but now you've been reminded AGAIN so you really will get it done.
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KIDS & THE LAW-FREE BROCHURE
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TASKS FOR TOTS
Historic Hotels has a program to put pint-size visitprs (who are vacationing with adults) to work. At the Fairmont San Francisco, kids can be doormen; at the Peabody in Memphis, they can toil as a duck master’s assistant (shepherding ducks to and from the lobby fountain); and at Mohonk Mountain House in New Yook, they can be junior naturalists. Eight hotels are offering work programs, some seasonal and some year-round. For info, call (800)-678-8946 or visit www.historichotels.org.
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MONEY SAVING TIPS: cash only
Karen Wong, our Money Saving Tip Guru says, Jeff Yeager's "The ultimate Cheapskate's Road Map to True Riches. www.Ultimatecheapskate.com
Suggestion by call-in viewer to TALK ABOUT PARENTING LIVE with SHIRLEE SMITH TV SHOW, Peggy Lewis, Dave Ramsey, "Total Money Make Over" webwsite :www.daveramsey.com
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THE COST OF KIDS BEING GLUED TO THE TELEVISION
A look at the kids in today's society reveals that they aren't stepping away from the television to get more exercise. Getting kids to cut down on television watching and moving more of their limbs can dramatically reduce their risk of being over-weight. The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that boys take at least 11,000 steps per day, girls 13,000 steps per day, and total screen time should be limited to two hours per day. Seems reasonable? However, it's apparently still a herculean task for the kids to do and parents to enforce.
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PAY $30 FOR $100 WORTH OF FOOD!
Treasure Box is a company helping to stretch the money during these tough economic times by offering a prepackaged box of groceries. You pay $30 for approximately $100 worth of food!
Each box contains 21-25 pounds of high quality, frozen foods including chicken, pork, beef or seafood, in addition to vegetables, fruit, a side dish and a dessert. The menu items change monthly. You can also donate a box.
http://www.thetreasurebox.org/food-menu.php
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MONEY SAVING TIPS: Amazing Cucumbers
EVERY Thursday night, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Talk About Parenting with Shirlee Smith LIVE! has a "Money Saving Tip" segment that features something you'll want to know about. Cucumbers can be used for: facials, shinning shoes, bad breath and more. Use the link below. http://www.wellness.chanun.com/healthy-eating/the-amazing-cucumber
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SOMETHING FISHY ABOUT VEGAS
Free Vegas aquarium attractions
Aquarium at The Mirage
Hours: 24 hrs
Admission: Free
The Aquarium at Silverton
Hours: 24 hrs.
Daily fish feeding - 1:30pm, 4:30pm and 7:30p;
Mermaid show – Thurs-Sun, every 15min between 2:30pm and 6:45pm
Admission: Free
Aquarium at Atlantis at Caesars Palace
Hours: Sun-Thurs, 10am to 11pm; Fri-Sat, 10am to midnight
Daily feedings at 1:15pm and 5:15pm
Admission: Free
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ENERGY-SAVING FLUORESCENT LIGHTBULB ALERT!
Watch out when you break one of these new energy-saving fluorescent light bulbs because they contain mercury and toxic gas can be released into the air. Don't vacuum the broken pieces. Instead, it is suggested you leave the room for 15 minutes and then wearing gloves, put the pieces in plastic bag, seal it and take it to the recycling center.
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