They call it the "Great Start for Great Teachers" - they being Starbucks. Every Monday of September, teachers can get a free cup of Pike Place Roast.
Ya gotta keep'em caffeinated!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Help for Haiti and Texas
Haiti was devastated by several storms - your help is needed, in the form of food and clothing.
The City of Miami has joined forces with sports franchises and Universities for Operation: Hope for Haiti. Donations were accepted at the 'Fins/Jets game, and will be accept at any of the 9 remaining Marlins' home games.
Another way to help:
MARTINO TIRE CO. PARTICIPATES IN RELIEF EFFORT FOR HAITIANS AFFECTED BY RECENT HURRICANES
RELIEF EFFORT Martino Tire Co. will be helping in the relief effort for our friends in Haiti that were affected by the recent hurricanes. You may drop off non perishable goods and clothing at any of our locations in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties through September 19, 2008. Please call (800) 844-8473 to find the location near you.
You can also help those in Texas who were pummeled by Ike.
The City of Miami has joined forces with sports franchises and Universities for Operation: Hope for Haiti. Donations were accepted at the 'Fins/Jets game, and will be accept at any of the 9 remaining Marlins' home games.
Another way to help:
MARTINO TIRE CO. PARTICIPATES IN RELIEF EFFORT FOR HAITIANS AFFECTED BY RECENT HURRICANES
RELIEF EFFORT Martino Tire Co. will be helping in the relief effort for our friends in Haiti that were affected by the recent hurricanes. You may drop off non perishable goods and clothing at any of our locations in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties through September 19, 2008. Please call (800) 844-8473 to find the location near you.
You can also help those in Texas who were pummeled by Ike.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Zednik's Back!
Florida Panthers' left wing, Richard Zednik, has returned to the ice. Ordinarily, this news would not be a proclamation, as hockey season is soon to begin. However, in Zednik's case, the return is cause for celebration. Last season, during a game in Buffalo, Richard sustained a cut to his external carotid artery. It was a freak accident, with a teammate's skate blade inflicting the catastrophic slice. Buffalo General Hospital's chief of emergency medicine, Dr. Robert McCormack said, "He really came as close to dying as one could". The quick thinking of Zednik, who got up and raced toward the bench, along with the quick actions of the Panther's athletic trainer Dave Zenobi, and the Sabres' team doctor, Dr. Les Bisson, are what truly saved his life.
Yesterday, Zednik was back out on the ice getting ready for the 2008-2009 season. Other than the addition of a neck protector, nothing much has changed for Zednik; he says he feels comfortable and he's just looking forward to the season. So are we, Zed, so are we! Congratulations, and GO CATS!!!!
Yesterday, Zednik was back out on the ice getting ready for the 2008-2009 season. Other than the addition of a neck protector, nothing much has changed for Zednik; he says he feels comfortable and he's just looking forward to the season. So are we, Zed, so are we! Congratulations, and GO CATS!!!!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Regulation of Paparazzi
Several celebrities visited Los Angeles City Hall last week to discuss the paparazzi. Specifically, the celebs would like the photogs to be regulated, official, taxed, and legitimized. Singer-songwriter John Mayer also proposed that paparazzi have credentials, marked cars, and a "law governing an acceptable filming distance from an unwilling subject to keep everybody safe and misbehavior accountable." Sounds fair, sounds logical, and at least one L.A. City Council member found the request an acceptable compromise. However, the LAPD Chief did not; he made some inappropriate comments about a few celebs before calling the issue of "waste of city time..."
When Brad Pitt makes a film and I pay to see it, that's where it ends. He made a product that I decided to purchase. It's a simple business transaction; just because I paid to see his movie does not mean I have the right to see photos of his family vacation. Just because I bought the '13 Going On 30' DVD, doesn't mean I have the right to expect photos of Jennifer Garner in the park with her daughter. I actually heard a reporter ask "Why doesn't she (Minnie Driver) just tell us who the father is?", as if it were owed information. Why does Ms. Driver HAVE to tell anyone anything about her personal life? Because I enjoyed 'Good Will Hunting', I have the right to know who impregnated her?
Time to put ourselves in some different shoes! Imagine, people feeling they have the right to know everything about you; they take photographs of you in your bikini... on a "bloat" day, no less, or how about the flattering shot of you taking a bite of that sandwich, taking your garbage out in your pajamas, and all to prove that you're just like the rest of us - sounds fun, huh?!
If a celebrity wants to share, that's great - but if they don't, why do we feel it's our right to know? The fact that they make millions of dollars is just not a good enough reason! They were smart/lucky enough to get into the right line of work. I know some celebs court the attention, but many do not. I also realize that celebs wouldn't not be celebs without some amount of coverage, but I think the line has been severely blurred and needs to be once again drawn in the sand. Otherwise, you and I both know what will happen - something tragic - and then, only then, will things change.
Okay, rant over.
When Brad Pitt makes a film and I pay to see it, that's where it ends. He made a product that I decided to purchase. It's a simple business transaction; just because I paid to see his movie does not mean I have the right to see photos of his family vacation. Just because I bought the '13 Going On 30' DVD, doesn't mean I have the right to expect photos of Jennifer Garner in the park with her daughter. I actually heard a reporter ask "Why doesn't she (Minnie Driver) just tell us who the father is?", as if it were owed information. Why does Ms. Driver HAVE to tell anyone anything about her personal life? Because I enjoyed 'Good Will Hunting', I have the right to know who impregnated her?
Time to put ourselves in some different shoes! Imagine, people feeling they have the right to know everything about you; they take photographs of you in your bikini... on a "bloat" day, no less, or how about the flattering shot of you taking a bite of that sandwich, taking your garbage out in your pajamas, and all to prove that you're just like the rest of us - sounds fun, huh?!
If a celebrity wants to share, that's great - but if they don't, why do we feel it's our right to know? The fact that they make millions of dollars is just not a good enough reason! They were smart/lucky enough to get into the right line of work. I know some celebs court the attention, but many do not. I also realize that celebs wouldn't not be celebs without some amount of coverage, but I think the line has been severely blurred and needs to be once again drawn in the sand. Otherwise, you and I both know what will happen - something tragic - and then, only then, will things change.
Okay, rant over.
Monday, September 8, 2008
A new 'Love Boat'
Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess, will be christened here in Ft. Lauderdale November 6th. The Master of Ceremonies will be Captain Stubing himself, actor Gavin MacLeod. Former Miami-Heat dancer, Dancing With The Starts contestant and Bachelorette Trista Sutter will celebrate her 5th wedding anniversary to Ryan by christening the new ship.
p.s. Trista has a really cute line of diaper bags...
p.s. Trista has a really cute line of diaper bags...
Free Ice Cream!!
The 7th annual World's Largest Ice Cream Social to benefit Make-A-Wish is happening Thursday, September 25th, 5p-8p. During that time, Cold Stone Creamery will offer your choice of two 3oz. Make-A-Wish Creations; that is, created by Wish children. There's Emily's Creation; Nutter Butter Ice Cream mixed with Yellow Cake, Kit-Kats, and White Chocolate Chips. Then there's Jack's Creation; Marshmallow Ice Cream mixed with OREO Cookies, Chocolate Chips and Fudge. The treat is free, but all donations will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, granting wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. In fact, throughout this month, Cold Stone Creamery is selling wall stars to benefit the Foundation.
Let us all scream...
Let us all scream...
Protect your identity
Over the weekend, the Sun Sentinel had a huge article on identity theft; within the article, tips on how to avoid being the victim of ID theft, and what to do if your identity is stolen. Shredding financial documents, and credit 'solicits' is a great idea, and being stingy when it comes to giving up your Social is an even better idea. For example, there's really no reason a doctor's office needs your social security number. Every time I'm at a doctor's or dentist's office counter, I can look down and see another patient's personal info. Charts are just sitting there with all kinds of pertinent tidbits - patient's name, phone, address, and social. I wanted to see how much info I could cull and sure enough, I was able to write down a slew of information (I didn't do anything with it except show the desk how easy it was). I realize these offices are quite busy, but if someone was up to no good, it would be downright easy to get very personal information and steal another's identity. Unfortunately, no matter how careful you are, it could still happen to you. With that said, hoping we'll both never need them, here are some more sites:
www.myfloridalegal.com/identitytheft
www.indentitytheftassistance.org
www.identityfinder.com
Federal Trade Commission's Identity Theft Hotline: 877-438-4338
Florida Attorney General's fraud Hotline: 866-966-7226
www.myfloridalegal.com/identitytheft
www.indentitytheftassistance.org
www.identityfinder.com
Federal Trade Commission's Identity Theft Hotline: 877-438-4338
Florida Attorney General's fraud Hotline: 866-966-7226
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