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Happy 50th! 50 States in 25 Days!!

Dear Glendale Register –

When my Dad Pat turned 50 (Glendale born and raised, a St. Pancras boy in his youth), he decided that in order to celebrate it in a special way, he would take us (my Mom, me, and my brother and sister) on a cross-country trip to check out each of the 50 states. The Great American Drive we’ve called it, and we are hitting 50 states in just 25 days (and will be back just in time for school!) We are somewhere around New Mexico right now, and if you want, you can check out our travels, photos, etc at pverrone.wordpress.com. Collecting postcards, state pens, stuffed animals, etc has really been quite an adventure, but I guess it’s something we’ll always remember, especially because this is the most we’ve ever been together all of us! My Dad’s usually pretty easy to spot, mostly because he’s always got some kind of METS stuff on, Queens boy that he is! Okay, thanks for listening, and hopefully, you will check us out on pverrone.wordpress.com. We loved our time in NYC and that marked, fittingly enough the half-way point. Almost home now!

FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES CALLING ALL CREATIVE 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS IN THE NEW YORK CITY AREA CABOT CREAMERY COOPERATIVE’S BIG BONES BASH AND CALCIUM CHALLENGE AT BATTERY PARK, NEW YORK, NY

FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES

CALLING ALL CREATIVE 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS IN THE NEW YORK CITY AREA

CABOT CREAMERY COOPERATIVE’S BIG BONES BASH
AND CALCIUM CHALLENGE
AT BATTERY PARK, NEW YORK, NY

WHAT: The Big Bones Bash/Calcium Challenge is a free and fun educational competition designed to inspire teens to use their own best talents to persuade their peers and adults about calcium intake and why it matters. Prior winning projects include ideas from cooking demonstrations, to designing a board game, sculpting, producing infomercials and even creating a bone phone!

Finalists will present their projects at New York’s Battery Park on Saturday, August 7. $5,500 in cash prizes will be awarded to the sponsoring school or organization of the top 17 exhibitors.

The deadline to enter Cabot’s Big Bones Bash/Calcium Challenge is Friday, July 16, 2010.

WHO: This free competition is open to 7th and 8th graders from the New York City area. This includes all area clubs, organizations and youth programs serving young people in this age range. (example: Summer camps, Boy Scout Troops, Girl Scout Troops, 4H Clubs, Boys and Girls Clubs, and similar organizations).

WHY: Three out of four teens do not get enough calcium, creating an urgency to prevent osteoporosis in later life. The Big Bones Bash is an opportunity for young people to learn more about the health benefits from calcium and encourages them to educate their peers.

The event will showcase a team of judges that include: Olympic Soccer Champion and ESPN Analyst Julie Foudy, Bruno Frohlich, forensic scientist from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History and healthcare professionals. Judges will look for original, creative and meaningful messages and projects crafted by youth who understand the critical need to communicate why calcium matters to their friends and peers.

Big Bones Bash is presented by Cabot Creamery Cooperative and co-sponsored by 3EveryDay and the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council, Inc. (ADADC). The Big Bones Bash has earned the highly coveted golden seal of approval from the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
WHEN: Entry Deadline: Friday, July 16, 2010
Finalist Judging Event: Saturday, August 7, 2010 – Judging begins at 10:00 a.m. and the Awards Ceremony will be held at 2:00p.m.

MEDIA CONTACT: Rachel Greenstein, 617-569-6269/978-526-1960 or rachel@warnerpr.com at Warner Communications

FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES CALLING ALL CREATIVE 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS IN THE NEW YORK CITY AREA CABOT CREAMERY COOPERATIVE’S BIG BONES BASH AND CALCIUM CHALLENGE AT BATTERY PARK, NEW YORK, NY

FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES

CALLING ALL CREATIVE 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS IN THE NEW YORK CITY AREA

CABOT CREAMERY COOPERATIVE’S BIG BONES BASH
AND CALCIUM CHALLENGE
AT BATTERY PARK, NEW YORK, NY

WHAT: The Big Bones Bash/Calcium Challenge is a free and fun educational competition designed to inspire teens to use their own best talents to persuade their peers and adults about calcium intake and why it matters. Prior winning projects include ideas from cooking demonstrations, to designing a board game, sculpting, producing infomercials and even creating a bone phone!

Finalists will present their projects at New York’s Battery Park on Saturday, August 7. $5,500 in cash prizes will be awarded to the sponsoring school or organization of the top 17 exhibitors.

The deadline to enter Cabot’s Big Bones Bash/Calcium Challenge is Friday, July 16, 2010.

WHO: This free competition is open to 7th and 8th graders from the New York City area. This includes all area clubs, organizations and youth programs serving young people in this age range. (example: Summer camps, Boy Scout Troops, Girl Scout Troops, 4H Clubs, Boys and Girls Clubs, and similar organizations).

WHY: Three out of four teens do not get enough calcium, creating an urgency to prevent osteoporosis in later life. The Big Bones Bash is an opportunity for young people to learn more about the health benefits from calcium and encourages them to educate their peers.

The event will showcase a team of judges that include: Olympic Soccer Champion and ESPN Analyst Julie Foudy, Bruno Frohlich, forensic scientist from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History and healthcare professionals. Judges will look for original, creative and meaningful messages and projects crafted by youth who understand the critical need to communicate why calcium matters to their friends and peers.

Big Bones Bash is presented by Cabot Creamery Cooperative and co-sponsored by 3EveryDay and the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council, Inc. (ADADC). The Big Bones Bash has earned the highly coveted golden seal of approval from the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
WHEN: Entry Deadline: Friday, July 16, 2010
Finalist Judging Event: Saturday, August 7, 2010 – Judging begins at 10:00 a.m. and the Awards Ceremony will be held at 2:00p.m.

MEDIA CONTACT: Rachel Greenstein, 617-569-6269/978-526-1960 or rachel@warnerpr.com at Warner Communications

THIS FATHER’S DAY, TEACH AN OLD DAD A NEW TWIST

Who says you can’t teach an old dad new twists? All across the nation this Father’s Day weekend, people are telling their fathers, grandfathers, and other special men in their lives about a new “twist” in the law that may help them qualify for extra help paying for costs associated with their prescription drugs.

When you’re spending time with Dad this weekend, ask him if he can use some help paying for his prescription drugs. If so, tell him about the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan and the extra help available through Social Security.

If Dad is covered by Medicare and has limited income and resources, he might be eligible for extra help to pay for his monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and prescription co-payments. The extra help is worth an average of $3,900 per year.

If you’re met with a resistant, “No, I’ve looked into it before and I don’t qualify,” then let him know the law changed in January 2010. As volunteer spokesman Chubby Checker will tell you, a new “twist” in the law makes it easier than ever to qualify for the extra help.

Thanks to this new “twist” in the law, we no longer count any life insurance policy he has as a resource, and we no longer count as income any financial assistance he receives regularly from someone else to pay his household expenses like food, mortgage or rent, utilities or property taxes.

Don’t take our word for it, see Chubby Checker’s rocking message at www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp.

THIS FATHER’S DAY, TEACH AN OLD DAD A NEW TWIST

Who says you can’t teach an old dad new twists? All across the nation this Father’s Day weekend, people are telling their fathers, grandfathers, and other special men in their lives about a new “twist” in the law that may help them qualify for extra help paying for costs associated with their prescription drugs.

When you’re spending time with Dad this weekend, ask him if he can use some help paying for his prescription drugs. If so, tell him about the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan and the extra help available through Social Security.

If Dad is covered by Medicare and has limited income and resources, he might be eligible for extra help to pay for his monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and prescription co-payments. The extra help is worth an average of $3,900 per year.

If you’re met with a resistant, “No, I’ve looked into it before and I don’t qualify,” then let him know the law changed in January 2010. As volunteer spokesman Chubby Checker will tell you, a new “twist” in the law makes it easier than ever to qualify for the extra help.

Thanks to this new “twist” in the law, we no longer count any life insurance policy he has as a resource, and we no longer count as income any financial assistance he receives regularly from someone else to pay his household expenses like food, mortgage or rent, utilities or property taxes.

Don’t take our word for it, see Chubby Checker’s rocking message at www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp.

April is National Safe Digging Month; DigNet Reminds Homeowners and Excavators to Call before Digging

NEW YORK CITY– March 31, 2010 – In honor of April being National Safe Digging Month, DigNet of New York City & Long Island is reminding homeowners and excavators of the importance of calling 811 or 1-800-272-4480 before they dig. DigNet is a non-profit organization that enables its members to mark the locations of underground facilities in planned dig sites to prevent incidents of damage. Accidents involving underground power, gas, water or other utility lines may result in service outages, leakage of dangerous materials into the soil and air as well as severe injuries.

Beginning in April, DigNet is launching a contest to further encourage area residents to practice safe digging. Between April and October 2010, people who call DigNet at either 811 or 1-800-272-4480 to request location service will be entered to win Home Depot gift cards.

New York state law and Code 753 requires professional excavators within the five boroughs of New York City and the two counties of Long Island to notify DigNet at least two working days prior to beginning any mechanized digging or excavation on a site – and failure to do so is punishable by fine from the Public Service Commission.

Although not required by law, homeowners in New York City and Long Island are also encouraged to call DigNet before beginning any digging projects on their properties due to the safety concerns. Home improvement projects that may warrant a phone call to DigNet include the installation of mailboxes or fences; landscaping, tree planting and any other renovation project that involves digging. Homeowners are also encouraged to verify that professional excavators hired to dig on their properties have followed the law and placed a call to DigNet before beginning work.

“National Safe Digging Month provides us with the opportunity to remind our neighbors throughout New York City and Long Island of the dangers often associated with even the simplest of digging projects,” said Roger Sampson, president of the Board of Directors, DigNet. “Placing a simple, toll-free phone call to DigNet at least two working days before you begin to dig is the best way to ensure that the locations of underground lines are properly marked ahead of time so that they may be safely avoided.”

To request location service, please call DigNet at either 811 or 1-800-272-4480. For more information about DigNet’s services, please visit www.dignetnycli.com.

About DigNet of New York City & Long Island
DigNet of New York City & Long Island is a member-funded, non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of underground facilities from damage due to excavation and demolition. DigNet’s services include receiving notices of intent to perform excavation and demolition and transmitting them to its members in the specified dig area within the five boroughs of New York City and the two counties of Long Island. Upon receipt of the planned excavation notification, members including utility companies and other operators of underground facilities must properly mark their underground facilities to minimize the risk of damage and injury. Located in Queens, DigNet accepts requests 24/7 and is easily contacted by dialing either 811 or 1-800-272-4480. For more information, please visit www.dignetnycli.com.

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April is National Safe Digging Month; DigNet Reminds Homeowners and Excavators to Call before Digging

NEW YORK CITY– March 31, 2010 – In honor of April being National Safe Digging Month, DigNet of New York City & Long Island is reminding homeowners and excavators of the importance of calling 811 or 1-800-272-4480 before they dig. DigNet is a non-profit organization that enables its members to mark the locations of underground facilities in planned dig sites to prevent incidents of damage. Accidents involving underground power, gas, water or other utility lines may result in service outages, leakage of dangerous materials into the soil and air as well as severe injuries.

Beginning in April, DigNet is launching a contest to further encourage area residents to practice safe digging. Between April and October 2010, people who call DigNet at either 811 or 1-800-272-4480 to request location service will be entered to win Home Depot gift cards.

New York state law and Code 753 requires professional excavators within the five boroughs of New York City and the two counties of Long Island to notify DigNet at least two working days prior to beginning any mechanized digging or excavation on a site – and failure to do so is punishable by fine from the Public Service Commission.

Although not required by law, homeowners in New York City and Long Island are also encouraged to call DigNet before beginning any digging projects on their properties due to the safety concerns. Home improvement projects that may warrant a phone call to DigNet include the installation of mailboxes or fences; landscaping, tree planting and any other renovation project that involves digging. Homeowners are also encouraged to verify that professional excavators hired to dig on their properties have followed the law and placed a call to DigNet before beginning work.

“National Safe Digging Month provides us with the opportunity to remind our neighbors throughout New York City and Long Island of the dangers often associated with even the simplest of digging projects,” said Roger Sampson, president of the Board of Directors, DigNet. “Placing a simple, toll-free phone call to DigNet at least two working days before you begin to dig is the best way to ensure that the locations of underground lines are properly marked ahead of time so that they may be safely avoided.”

To request location service, please call DigNet at either 811 or 1-800-272-4480. For more information about DigNet’s services, please visit www.dignetnycli.com.

About DigNet of New York City & Long Island
DigNet of New York City & Long Island is a member-funded, non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of underground facilities from damage due to excavation and demolition. DigNet’s services include receiving notices of intent to perform excavation and demolition and transmitting them to its members in the specified dig area within the five boroughs of New York City and the two counties of Long Island. Upon receipt of the planned excavation notification, members including utility companies and other operators of underground facilities must properly mark their underground facilities to minimize the risk of damage and injury. Located in Queens, DigNet accepts requests 24/7 and is easily contacted by dialing either 811 or 1-800-272-4480. For more information, please visit www.dignetnycli.com.

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Reba McEntire Concerts

What do Billboard, Mediabase and Country Aircheck have in common? They all recognize Oklahoma native Reba McEntire as the biggest female hit-maker in country music history. With over 55 million albums sold worldwide she is one of the most successful artists of our time.

She has won so many awards that it is difficult to name them all but the most prominent are 15 American Music Awards, 12 Academy of Country Music Awards, 9 People’s Choice Awards, 7 Country Music Awards and 2 Grammy Awards.

The latest release of McEntire, “Keep On Loving You,” makes no exception of the rule and already debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart.

Reba likes to be busy. She will participate in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. The casts of West Side Story, Ragtime and Dreamgirls will join the Grammy-winning singer for the show which held on November 26. If you can’t see it live, doesn’t worry – NBC will air the parade.

2010 will see Reba McEntire on the road. She and fellow singer, George Strait, are preparing for a major US tour. It was recently announced that the opening act for the couple will be the award-wining recording artist Lee Ann Womack. The big tour kicks off in early 2010 and will continue through late spring. Many of the shows, including the Las Vegas show have already sold out.

Baltimore, Greensboro, Knoxville, Charlottesville, Phoenix, Las Vegas, St Louis, Wichita, Tulsa, Atlanta, Orlando, Memphis, New Orleans, Portland, Tacoma, Omaha, Kansas City, Des Moines, are some of the places where the trio Strait-McEntire-Womack will perform for their fans.

George Strait said that he and Oklahoma superstar Reba McEntire will make the show a really spectacular night and they surely will!

Reba was one of the highlights of this year’s American Music Awards. She was nominated for Favorite Female Artist along with Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood.

Start finding Cheap Reba McEntire tickets to enjoy her performances in your local city.
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Reba McEntire Concerts

What do Billboard, Mediabase and Country Aircheck have in common? They all recognize Oklahoma native Reba McEntire as the biggest female hit-maker in country music history. With over 55 million albums sold worldwide she is one of the most successful artists of our time.

She has won so many awards that it is difficult to name them all but the most prominent are 15 American Music Awards, 12 Academy of Country Music Awards, 9 People’s Choice Awards, 7 Country Music Awards and 2 Grammy Awards.

The latest release of McEntire, “Keep On Loving You,” makes no exception of the rule and already debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart.

Reba likes to be busy. She will participate in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. The casts of West Side Story, Ragtime and Dreamgirls will join the Grammy-winning singer for the show which held on November 26. If you can’t see it live, doesn’t worry – NBC will air the parade.

2010 will see Reba McEntire on the road. She and fellow singer, George Strait, are preparing for a major US tour. It was recently announced that the opening act for the couple will be the award-wining recording artist Lee Ann Womack. The big tour kicks off in early 2010 and will continue through late spring. Many of the shows, including the Las Vegas show have already sold out.

Baltimore, Greensboro, Knoxville, Charlottesville, Phoenix, Las Vegas, St Louis, Wichita, Tulsa, Atlanta, Orlando, Memphis, New Orleans, Portland, Tacoma, Omaha, Kansas City, Des Moines, are some of the places where the trio Strait-McEntire-Womack will perform for their fans.

George Strait said that he and Oklahoma superstar Reba McEntire will make the show a really spectacular night and they surely will!

Reba was one of the highlights of this year’s American Music Awards. She was nominated for Favorite Female Artist along with Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood.

Start finding Cheap Reba McEntire tickets to enjoy her performances in your local city.
http://www.ticketloot.com/reba-mcentire-tickets

George Strait Concerts

One of the biggest names in contemporary country music is to kick probably the most expected tour in 2010.

George Strait who won the Artist of the Decade award at the ACM Artist of the Decade All Star Concert in April this year and was among the nominees on the 43rd CMA show is coming to the MGM Grand Garden Arena, and he’s bringing Reba McEntire and Lee Ann Womack with him.

The George Strait tickets for the Las Vegas show that will be held February 6 have already sold out. Saturday, November 21, was the day all fans expected eagerly. The big fight for tickets was over until noon. But as Womack’s album states: “There’s More Where That Came From.” The George Strait tour kicks off in early 2010 and continues through late spring.

Baltimore, Greensboro, Knoxville, Charlottesville, Phoenix, Las Vegas, St Louis, Wichita, Tulsa, Atlanta, Orlando, Memphis, New Orleans, Portland, Tacoma, Omaha, Kansas City, Des Moines, are some of the places where the trio Strait-McEntire-Womack will perform for their fans.

George “King of Country” Strait will share one stage with his friend Reba McEntire. The latest news is that the opening act for their shows will be the up-and-coming singer Lee Ann Womack. Womack is one of the hottest country artists with more than 6 million albums sold, two Grammys and critical acclaim for her last album, “There’s More Where That Came From.”

George Strait said that he and Oklahoma superstar Reba McEntire will make the show a really spectacular night and they surely will!

Strait has a career that spans over 25 years and has produced 57 No. 1 singles which is more than any other artist in history, including Elvis Presley. He has sold more than 67 million records half of which have been certified as platinum or multi-platinum by the RIAA.

He has won so many awards that it’s hard to mention all of them. But among the most prominent ones are a few Grammy Awards, the Academy of Country Music’s Artist of the Decade honor, and 19 Academy of Country Music Awards, including the top title, Entertainer of the Year.

Fans will be able to hear the greatest hits from Strait’s recent release, “Twang.” Fans can enjoy his concerts live by getting Cheap George Strait tickets online.

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