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AFRICAN AMERICAN KEEPSAKES HISTORICAL WORTH
Make a reservation for Saturday, July 12, at the Japanese American National Museum to have your African-American keepsakes (up to 3 small personal items) reviewed by experts from the Smithsonian and California African American Museum for historical (not monetary) worth. call: 888-249-8033 or email: rsvpnmaahc@siedu From 10: a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (no reservations required) at the Japanese American National Museum the public is invited to view "Save Our African American Cuiture an exhibit of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. The museum is located at 100 N. Central AVe. (first and central) in downtown Los Angeles. Tel: (213) 625-0414
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DODGER TICKETS FOR $3…..ARE YOU CRAZY?
Tickets for games on July 7-13 are:
- Reserve seats ... $3 (Reg. $16)
- Lower Reserve seats ... $6 (Reg. $20)
- Infield Reserve seats ... $9 (Reg. $28)
- Field seats ... $18 (Reg. $50)
IMPORTANT: You must manually enter "TZOOJULY" in the Promotions and Special Offers field after selecting your game date from the pull-down menu.
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HELP YOUR LITTLE ONES MAKE GOOD NUTRITION CHOICES and GET ACTIVE WITH HIM/HER
Check out these health and nutrition websites.
(1) http://www.smallstep.gov/ - This is informative and you can even sign up to receive e-newsletters with tips, recipes and more.
(2) http://www.presidentschallenge.org/ - You can join the Presidents Challenge Program with your Little, track your physical activity on-line, and once you’ve completed the program, you can purchase awards (a certificate, stars, a patch, and medallions) for a minimal cost.
(3) http://www.pyramid.gov/ - Learn about each food group and find lots of tips for healthy eating. Get a quick estimate of what and how much you should be eating by inputting your age, weight, and physical activity performed. Offers personalized eating plans and interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices.
(4) http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1477 - American Heart Association-Adults aren’t the only ones at risk for heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases; increasingly, kids are at risk too. That is why the American Heart Association is working to help kids and families live heart-healthy lives. A lot of good information.
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OVER THE TOP - CIRCUS TICKETS CHEAP
Tickets $12 to Select Shows! (Excludes Front Row, VIP and Circus Celebrity seats. No double discounts. Service charges, facility and handling fees may apply. Offer subject to ticket availability. Limit 6 tickets per transaction). To receive savings use code: REC, online at www.ticketmaster.com
(1) Wednesday, July 16, 2008 to Sunday, July 20, 2008 (show times vary) at Staples Center.
(2) Wednesday, July 23, 2008 to Sunday, August 3, 2008 (show times vary) at Honda Center.
The All Access Pre-show (Free with ticket purchase)-Show up one hour early to meet the animals and performers! For more information, visit http://www.ringling.com/schedule/schedule.aspx?id=96934
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SUMMER BEACH BUS
Summer Beach Buses to take you from the Foothills, Desert, Valley, Canyons, Suburbs and Hills to the Sea and back.
(1) Altadena - June 20 to Sept 1 - Every Tue, Fri, Sat and Labor Day
(2) Antelope Valley - May 26 to Sept 1 - Every Tue, Thur, Sat and Labor Day
(3) Charter Oak/Duarte - June 18 to Sept 1 - Every Wed, Fri, Sat and Labor Day
(4) East Los Angeles - June 20 to Sept 1 - Every Fri and Labor Day
(5) La Crescenta/ La Canada Flintridge - June 20 to Sept 1 - Every Tue, Thur, Fri, Sat and Labor Day
(6) Santa Clarita - June 18 to Sept 1 - Every Wed, Sat and Labor Day
(7) Topanga Canyon - June 23 to Sept 1 - Mon thru Sat
Fares varies by origination locations. Please visit http://ladpw.org/PDD/Beach_Bus/Index.cfm for fare details and routes.
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CONTAMINATED FOOD ALERTS
To help Keep the family safe the experts recommend refrigerating ALL fresh produce AND washing them thoroughy WHEN ready to use EVEN if the bags says, "pre-washed." BE AWARE of all the alerts, warnings and recalls at www.fda.gov
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SHOP AT RALPHS AND TALK ABOUT PARENTING GETS MONEY
We belong to the Ralphs Community Reward Program visit our "How You Can Help" page and sign up, if you haven't already. As most of you probably know, the store recently lowered prices on thousands of items that customers buy most often. Also, shoppers gain points based on purchases and earn 1 point per dollar spent then getting a $5 cash rebate once there are 500 points. We think you just might save by shopping at Ralphs AND we know if you join the Community Reward program we'll earn a donation 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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RECENT RECALL OF 320,000 BABY CRIBS
Being recalled are Jardine Enterprise cribs of the Berkley, Hilton, Positano, Spindle and Windsor styles with wooden slats and spindles that can break causing entrapment and strangulation. The recalled cribs were sold from January 2002 through May 2008 and were sold by major retailers. The company is issuing vouchers for new cribs. For more information, call (800) 646-4106 or visit http://www.jardinecribrecall.com/
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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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FREE IN VEGAS
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RECALLED CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS BEING SOLD ONLINE
The results of a study conducted and recently released by the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Columbus Children's Hospital in Ohio found recalled toys and other children's products being sold through online auctions. Learn more by reviewing the article discussing the findings written by Keri Brown Kirschman, assistant psychology professor and the study's lead author by visiting http://www.udnews.org/2007/08/index.html
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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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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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SHIRLEE TALKS MOTHERHOOD ON KABC TALK RADIO......
Tune into KABC -AM 790, Saturday, May 10, at 6:00 a.m. or Sunday, May 11th, KLOS-AM 95-5 at 6:00 a.m. for Shirlee's interview with Cynthia Fox and Nelkane Benton on Spotlight on the Community.
OR hear the interview (at any time convenient to you) beginning Monday, May 12th, via podcast on the station's website: 955klos.com weekly Spotlight on the Community program. Listen live on KABC 790 May 10, 2008 6-7am.
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FREE AVIATION SUMMER CAMP
The Organization of Black Airline Pilots (OBAP) will hold 2 Aviation Career Education Camps sponsored by Delta Air Lines. The program is offered to teenagers 14-18 years old. The purpose of each one-week program is to introduce interested youth to the world of aviation by exposing them to the many challenging careers and opportunities which the aviation industry has to offer. For details visit http://dstfwac.org/files/deltaairapp.pdf.
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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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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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PLAN ACTIVE WEEKENDS
Whether you choose to walk around the neighborhood or ride bicycles with the kids, plan weekend outings that involve physical activity. Take the kids and their friends to the local swimming pool or play tag, hopscotch or jump rope - remember this stuff from way back when? Look for charity walks and sign the whole family up and get moving. Hey, after you've been on the bicycles for a few weeks, find a picnic spot a few miles away, and bike there.
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STAY FIVE NIGHTS AT BIG BEAR LAKE AND GET FREE GAS
$100 free gas deal offered by Big Bear Lake Resort Association for visitors booking 5 nights or more at the participating lodge. 3-4 night bookings receive a $50 gas card; and 1-2 nights a $25 gas card. The gas card deal must be mentioned at the time of booking. Limit 1 card per reservation and is redeemable at participating Arco stations. Other restrictions may apply. Learn all about this at: www.bigbear.com/webmaster/freegascard.php
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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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PEW RESEARCH CENTER CHARTS MONEY WOES
Middle Class Americans say they don't see progress over the last five years due to tight money and ever growing debts. 31% in the survey said they were worse off and one in four said there had been NO improvement. 53% of this group had to cut their spending.
Who's middle class? According to this report, it is the 53% of adults in the country who call themselves this with their incomes ranging from below $40,000 to more than $100,000.
Pretty wide range, here. But we do get the picture - folks across the board ain't doing too good on the money tree.
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OPERATION DIGITAL CONVERTER DISCOUNT COUPONS GOING SLOWLY
Redemption of the government issued coupons is creeping along due to the need for manufacturers to get the converter boxes to retailers and for retailers to get them on the shelves. So far, approximately 5.3 million household have applied for the coupons. Are you in the count? For more information about this, read our previous news announcement dated January 31, 2008.
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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: In August, 4.3 million parents owed back child support, averaging $19,300 each, Barrett said. That adds up to $83.4 billion. That's billion of tax dollars the rest of us have to pay due to the lack of responsibilities on the part of the non-custodial parent.
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DIGITAL-to-ANALOG CONVERTER BOX COUPON PROGRAM
Starting January 1, 2008, all U.S. households will be eligible to request up to two coupons, worth $40 each, to be used toward the purchase of up to two, no-frills digital-to-analog converter boxes. These boxes, normally cost between $59.95 to $69.95 are expected to be made available starting Feb at more than 14,000 government-certified retail outlets, including Best Buys, Radio Shack, Sears, Target. For the list of certified retailers and more details on the federal regulations, including the budget information, please see the DTV Converter Box Coupon Program Rules at www.ntia.doc.gov/dtvcoupon To apply by phone: (888) DTV-2009 To apply online: www.dtv2009.gov To apply by mail: Send a request for an application or mail the completed application to TV Converter Box Coupon Program, P.O. Box 2000, Portland, OR 97208
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KIDS LITERATURE GETS AN AMBASSADOR
Children book author Jon Scieszka (The Stinky Cheese Man, Time Warp Trio) and founder of the non-profit Guys Read literacy organization has been named the first National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. A position created to raise awareness of the importance of literacy and education.
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TOY SAFEY TIPS
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued the following toy safety tips:
(1) Look for toy labels that give age and safety recommendations
(2) Select toys to suit a child’s age, abilities, skills and interest level
(3) For children under 3, avoid toys with small parts, which could cause choking
(4) For children under 6, avoid toys with small magnets, which could cause serious injury or death if swallowed
(5) For children under 8, avoid toys with sharp edges and points
(6) Helmets and safety gear should fit properly and be worn by children using riding toys such as bicycles, scooters, skateboards or skates
(7) Improper use of projectile toys, such as rockets or darts, could result in serious eye injuries. They should be used only by older children
(8) Battery chargers and adapters can pose a burn hazard for children
(9) Immediately discard plastic wrappings on toys
(10) Keep toys that are appropriate for older children away from younger children
(11) Stay informed by signing up to receive direct email notification of recalls at www.cpsc.gov
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STAY WELL-STOP GERMS
Just like Mom always said, "Wash your hands!" and now we're hearing that from all the medical experts. Germs never take a vacation. Pure-Go, a hand sanitizer dispenser that you wear on your wrist can keep you out of sickbay no matter where you and the kiddies are. Cost: $12. Look for it wherever you shop.
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