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Blaine's Best

BLAINESWORLD
#552
4.30.2007

In this issue:
1. Reflections
2. FYI
3. Banana split
4. Reviews . . . YEAR OF THE DOG, etc.
5. TV alert
6. Peace at last
7. Websites
8. Computer tip
9. No nursing home for us
10. A quote I like
11. Thought for the day
12. Advance planning department

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1. Reflections

A. Cynthia, my beautiful bride, and I celebrated her mother Elsie's
89th birthday with her brother and sister and their respective
mates . . . food was brought in from a local delicatessen, and
we brought in some balloons to decorate the room that we were
using . . . all had a fun time, and we were amazed at Elsie's
appetite (she had a whole tongue sandwich, plus a big piece of
birthday cake) . . . if only my mother had half that appetite!

See below for a picture of the happy crowd:
 
happy crowd

From L-R: Alison, Allen, Marty, Elsie, Joyce, Blaine, and Cynthia.

B. Over the weekend, I attended the annual AFT (American Federation
of Teachers) Pennsylvania higher education conference in
Plymouth Meeting, PA . . . I enjoyed getting to moderate one of the
sessions on Friday, then found the Saturday workshops quite
informative.

Of particular interest was the chance to meet with Pennsylvania State
Rep. James Roebuck--who also serves as a member of the Board
of Trustees at Philadelphia CCC . . . he gave a presentation on the
Faculty and College Excellence Act that has the following as a key
provision:
 
At least 75% of the undergraduate courses offered within each
department on each campus of each public institution of high education,
if the department has at least eight full-time equivalent faculty positions,
shall be taught by full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty.

Forget about 75%; if only Bucks County Community College would do
what it is required to do by our contract--maintain a 60% full-time/
40% part-time ratio . . . I'd almost be in seventh heaven!

I also liked an idea that was mentioned at a health benefits workshop;
i.e., get all employees to participate in a health assessment profile . . . that
way, there would be early detection of such medical problems as
diabetes and high blood pressure . . . there would also be a reduction
in premiums to all those individuals (and their spouses) who participated.

C. Union politics at Bucks have kept me busy . . . to begin with,
I was reelected to another two year term as the teacher union's
president.

CONGRATULATIONS to newcomers Jim Freeman and Marianne
Kepler, both of whom got elected to positions on our Negotiations
Team/Meet and Discuss committee . . . I look forward to working with
them, though must admit that I'll miss having Earle Meyers (who
is retiring) and Mary Bobbie (who lost in the recent election) around.

We have also been working on several grievance-type situations, all
of which are proving a bit more irksome than we thought would originally
be the case.

CHANGE SUBJECT DEPARTMENT:
The BUCKS COUNTY COURIER TIMES recently interviewed me
about the benefits that Citizen Bank gets from its Phillies
sponsorship . . . for the front-page story, please click:
http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/102-04272007-1337437.html

Also, that same paper is rotating a banner ad designed by graphic artist
(and BLAINESWORLD subscriber) Mike DiFiori on its website:
http://www.phillyburbs.com

It reminds readers that Bucks is "Where to Learn, Where to Return."

D. Cynthia, yes that same amazing woman mentioned in Section
1A, somehow manages to find time be a massage therapist when
not serving as a guidance counselor (her full-time job) and/or
leading the Move Your Body classes mentioned in Section 12A.

She has done this work for quite some time and in my humble
option, does it quite well . . . but then again, I'm prejudiced.

She also recently went through the rigorous certification process
now required by the Division of Consumer Affairs and--drum roll,
please--became officially certified to practice massage, bodywork
and somatic therapy anywhere in New Jersey.

***** BLAINESWORLD BEST AWARD *****
This week, it goes to Chrissy Kempter, a senior consumer relations
representative for the Pepsi-Cola Company.

As readers may recall, we had some problem with Cynthia's
car due to an exploding can of Diet Pepsi . . . it exploded when we
left it in the car one evening, despite the fact that the can indicates that
it is to be stored in cool temperatures.

We immediate contacted the fine folks at Pepsi, and they in return
sent us some certificates for more Diet Pepsi . . . that was a fair
exchange, given that the certificates just about covered what we
had to pay to get the car cleaned.

A short while later, we had further difficulties with Cynthia's
car . . . it could not shift out of gear . . . when we brought it to the
dealer, the representative said he had seen the problem before . . . and
that it had been caused by the aforementioned exploding can.

So we had it repaired . . . at that time, I contacted Pepsi again . . . that
was when I got to speak to Chrissy . . . she was most sympathetic
to our plight and after a very short discussion, told us she would
reimburse us for the entire cost of our repair.

I was impressed with how Chrissy handled the situation from the
very beginning . . . she researched the facts and, also, kept getting
back to me in a prompt fashion . . . needless to say, I was delighted
with the resolution that she helped bring about.

TO ALL:
Please learn from my experience . . . do NOT, I repeat, DO NOT store
any cans containing carbonated beverages in your car if it is
to be out in extremely cold OR warm weather . . . my students have
told me that this also applies to freezing beer or soda . . . that's
a definite no-no as well!

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2. FYI

How not to stand out 

A possible red flag for the IRS are deductions far
above the norm. Below are national averages for
some deductions, based on adjusted gross income,
for 2005 (the most recent year this information is available): 

Deductibles:
$50-$100,000: $5,812
$100-$200,000: $10,504
$200,000 or more: $39,321 

Charitable gifts:
$50-$100,000: $2,703
$100-$200,000: $4,057
$200,000 or more: $20,434 

Interest:
$50-$100,000: $8,946
$100-$200,000: $11,927
$200,000 or more: $21,166

Medical expenses are excluded since only a small
percentage of taxpayers can deduct any.
 
SOURCE:
Adapted from THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, 4.7-8.2007, p. B1

MY TWO CENTS:
By the same token, I'd be a bit concerned if what you
report is significantly below these figures; i.e., it may be
time to revisit your deductions--possibly with the help of a
qualified accountant.

FYI, part 2

* Ellen in Pennsylvania:
Have you ever wondered if your thoughts influence your business
and personal success?

The Six Advisors (TM)  Assessment report accurately measures
your thought processes so you can discover which ones are supporting
your success and which thoughts may be sabotaging it.

For more information, please contact me. Also, email
me to receive my newsletter: ellen@leapsandboundscoaching.com

For more information, please click:
http://www.leapsandboundscoaching.com

Ellen Cahill, M.A., CSAC
Certified Six Advisors Coach
215.355.6316  

* Natalie in Pennsylvania:
[replying to my request for more information about the film she helped
bring to Bucks County Community for an exclusive preview] The
website for FALLING FOR GRACE is:
http://www.fallingforgrace.com

* Adrienne in Pennsylvania:
The Alumni Council of Bucks County Community College Alumni
Association presently has a few openings. We are looking forward
to filling these seats with alumni who have a desire to help the
association become more active with friend- and fund-raising events. 
If you would like to learn more about becoming involved with the Alumni
Council, please contact Adrienne Clark in the Foundation Office
at 215.968.8461 or e-mail clarka@bucks.edu.

* Bill in Pennsylvania:
My family and I very much enjoyed AKEELAH AND THE BEE. We
were a little hesitant to rent it because we had seen the movie
BEE SEASON with Richard Gere prior to seeing AKEELAH.  BEE
SEASON is also about a National Spelling Bee.  While AKEELAH is
uplifting and triumphant, BEE SEASON is depressing, and I would
not recommend it for children.

* Marie in Indiana:
Very cool I can share this with you . . . my son Jimmy was on the news:
Click here: WISHTV Video

or if you need the actual website:
http://www.wishtv.com/global/video/popup/pop_player.asp?ClipID1=1391022&h1=Two%20Hoosier%20Kids%20Win%20National%20Award%20for%20Volunteering&vt1=v&at1=News&d1=169266&LaunchPageAdTag=Station%202&activePane=info&playerVersion=9&hostPageUrl=http%3A//www.wishtv.com/Global/category.asp%3FC%3D77447&rnd=95474475

YOU MAY REMEMBER:
I've written about Jimmy in the past (most recently in
BLAINESWORLD #541) . . . he is an amazing young man
who received the Prudential Spirit of Community award.

To find out more about him and the book that his mother wrote about
him, MY PERFECT SON HAS CEREBRAL PALSY, please click:
http://www.mariekennedy.com/

* Jack in Pennsylvania:
I don't know who Jean is, but Dana is a student at St. Andrew's
CCD program in Newtown. I personally can not make it there that evening
because it is my son's birthday and we are also celebrating my
brother-in-law's marriage. (If I had a brother, this would be him.) 

But we do need students to participate in a talent contest that evening
at the NAC for Dana. If any student is interested in performing, he or she
can call Cathy DeRico at St. Andrew Catholic Education Center
at 215.968.6929.

Thanks for your help for this very bright and inspiring young lady.

* And here's the original email from Jean, the person Jack mentions:
Come to “Go, Dana! Family Fun Night” on May 11

As 10-year-old Dana Demsko bravely battles leukemia, show your support 
at “Go, Dana! Family Fun Night” on Friday, May 11, from 7 to 10 p.m.
at the Newtown Athletic Club. For just $40 a family, enjoy refreshments,
swimming, activities, games, a talent show, and contests throughout the
NAC, located at Penns Trail and the Newtown Bypass. There will also
be a basket raffle and silent auction, with items such as an original
Craig Hackett watercolor, an overnight stay and brunch at the
Temperance House, and a Philly Fan Sports Package. All proceeds
help the Demsko family through this difficult time.

To register, call the NAC program desk at 215.968.0600, ext. 12. Hope
to see you there!

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3. Banana split

A little old man shuffled slowly into an ice cream parlor and pulled
himself slowly and painfully up onto a stool. After catching his
breath, he ordered a banana split. The waitress asked kindly,
"Crushed nuts?"

"No," he replied, "Arthritis."

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4. Reviews

A. Save yourself some money and don't see YEAR OF THE DOG,
a supposedly quirky comedy about a woman who loves her
dog . . . Molly Shannon (see also Section 7D) is terrible in the
leading role, as is just about everybody else in this film . . . it only
comes alive when Regina King appears on screen and that is
not often enough . . . rated PG-13.

B. THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND is now out in DVD format . . . my
review from BLAINESWORLD #540 follows:

Methinks that Forest Whitaker deserves an Oscar for his work
in THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, a fictionalized political thriller
about the real-life megalomaniac dictator Idi Amin . . . he was
excellent, but so was James McAvoy (an actor that first caught
my attention in the RORY O'SHEA WAS HERE, a gem of a film
that you should try to catch on DVD) . . . LAST KING has
quite a bit of violence in it, including one scene toward the
end that I could have done without . . . but overall, I'd recommend
seeing it if just for the acting . . . rated R.

NOTE:
As you probably know, Whitaker did win the Oscar for his above
performance . . . it was well-deserved!

C. I just read Derek Humphry's controversial FINAL EXIT, a book whose
subtitle says it all: THE PRACTICALITIES OF SELF-DELIVERANCE
AND ASSISTED SUICIDE FOR THE DYING . . . and while I
wouldn't say I enjoyed it (in large part because of the subject
matter), I did find it very thought-provoking.

Humphry, a journalist  and author, is perhaps best known
as the person who launched the Hemlock Society in
1980 in California . . . though that organization is no longer
in existence, the idea behind it still lives on; i.e., that people
should have the right to choose rational suicide as an option
in certain instances.

Now please don't get on my case if you disagree with that
opinion . . . I'm not advocating for it one way or the other--or
at least not in this review . . . in fact, in this book, Humphry
actually presents more reasons why somebody should not
commit suicide . . . as he notes:

If you are considering taking your life because you are unhappy,
cannot cope, or are confused, please do not use this table but
contact a Crisis Intervention Center or Suicide Prevention Center.
(Look in the telephone book. It may be under "Hotlines.') An un-
finished life is a terrible thing to waste. This information is meant
for consideration only by a mature adult who is dying and wishes
to know about self-deliverance.

Yet for those with an incurable disease and who want an easy
passing for themselves and/or their loved ones, then the author's
story about his wife will offer much insight:

I was Jean's safety device against a too early self-deliverance.
While I did not want her to die, I was willing to take my share of
the responsibility of decision-making if it brought her peace.
Assisting in difficult decisions is an essential responsibility of
a loving relationship.

USA TODAY in 2007 listed FINAL EXIT as amongst the
25 most influential books of the previous quarter century . . . it
is definitely NOT for everyone, yet that said, I also liked the fact
that it has such useful advice for anybody facing death as the
following tidbit:

Tell those around you the complimentary things which have been left
unsaid due to the strain of illness. The appropriate "I am grateful for
what you've done" or similar remark will help comfort those left
behind after you have gone.

Wouldn't it be grand if we could do the above more often, especially
when we're healthy?

D. Heard the CD version of THE RAPE OF NANKING by Iris Chang,
the true story of a horrifying episode from World War II; i.e., the
raping, torture and murder of more than 300,000 Chinese civilians
by the Japanese army . . . I certainly don't recall ever reading
about this when I took history way back in high school, but
that's because it was a massacre that was all but covered-up
until the publication of Chang's book in 1998 . . . yet even then and still
to this date, there are many in Japan who still dispute the
fact that this episode ever happened . . . what can't be disputed,
however, was the through job of research done by the author that
certainly seems to prove that the event did happen.

Some of the details were a bit on the gory side, but for anybody
to put Nanking in any sort of perspective, they must be told . . . what
I found particularly interesting was learning about the heroism of a
small number of foreigners who objected to the savagery taking
place, particularly the bravery displayed by a Nazi businessman who
resided in China for 30 years.

Barbara Rosenblatt's narration was excellent; in addition, I liked
how the production used male actors to recite some of the actual
testimony of those who personally observed these tragic events.

I'd recommend this book to any history buff, as well as to any
history teacher who wants to assign it for his or her classes to
ensure that students find out what really happened in Nanking
in December, 1937. 

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5. TV alert

A. BRANDO, "a fascinating two-part documentary (according to TV
GUIDE) begins on Tuesday at 8 p.m. on TCM and concludes the
on Wednesday at the same time . . . if you miss either part, the
program will be repeated on both May 12 and 29 . . . for more
information and exact times, please click:
http://www.tcm.com

B. AMERICAN MASTERS has Bette Middler narrating "Atlantic
Records: The House that Ahmet Built," a profile of Ahmet Ertegun
(1923-2006), an expatriate Turk whose passion for the music of
black America led to the creation of America's preeminent
R&B label . . . Wednesday at 9 p.m. on PBS . . . since PBS
times and dates often vary, check your local listings . . . or click:
http://www.pbs.org

C. MY NAME IS EARL features a series of smells to enhance
your viewing experience . . . if you want to join in the fun,
you'll need the scent card found on page 22 of the April 30-May 6
TV GUIDE . . . Thursday at 8 p.m. on NBC.

D. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE IN THE 90S: POP CULTURE
NATION airs on Sunday at 9 p.m. on NBC . . . I'll view to
again see Chris Kattan as Mango, Cheri Oteri and Will Ferrell as
the Spartons, and Molly Shannon (see also Section 4A) as
Mary Katherine Gallagher.

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6. Peace at last

The Israelis and Arabs finally realized that if they
continued fighting, they would someday end up
destroying the world.

So they sat down and decided to settle the whole
dispute with a dogfight. The negotiators agreed that
each country would take five years to develop the best
fighting dog they could.

The dog that won the fight would earn its country the
right to rule the disputed areas.

The losing side would have to lay down its arms.

The Arabs found the biggest, meanest Dobermans and
Rottweilers in the world. They bred them together and
then crossed their offspring with the meanest Siberian
wolves.

They selected only the biggest, strongest puppy from
each litter, killed all the other puppies and fed them
the best food . They used steroids and trainers in
their quest for the perfect killing machine.

After the five years were up, they had a dog that
needed iron prison bars on its cage. Only the trainers
could handle this beast. When the day of the big fight
arrived, the Israelis showed up with a strange animal.

It was a nine-foot-long Dachshund. Everyone felt sorry
for the Israelis. No one else thought this weird
animal stood a chance against the growling beast in
the Arab camp. The bookies predicted the Arabs would
win in less than a minute. The cages were opened. The
Dachshund waddled toward the center of the ring.

The Arab dog leapt from his cage and charged the giant
wiener-dog.  As he got to within an inch of the
Israeli dog, the Dachshund opened its jaws and
swallowed the Arab beast in one bite. There was
nothing left but a small bit of fur from the killer
dog's tail.

The Arabs approached the Israelis, shaking their heads
in disbelief. "We do not understand. Our top scientists and
breeders worked for five years with the meanest, biggest
Dobermans and Rottweilers. They developed a killing machine."

"Really?" the Israelis replied. "We had our top
plastic surgeons working for five years to make an
alligator look like a Dachshund."

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7. Websites

A. If you're REALLY into nutrition . . . and open to the possibility that
there may be alternative approaches to dealing with cancer, please click:

Part 1:
http://tinyurl.com/2suw5b

Part 2:
http://tinyurl.com/3d5vae

You'll hear Jerry Brunetti's highly informative video lecture, "Food as
Medicine," originally presented in 2005 . . . he tells how in 1999, he
was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and given six months
to live . . . and yet he now is not only living, but flourishing--in large part
because of his healthy eating habits!

B. If you're in the mood for happy tears, please click:
http://www.inspiringthots.net/movie/life-on-train.php

You'll see and hear something called "Life on the train" . . . both
the pictures and text are truly moving, and I also liked the
accompanying text. 

C. BLAINESWORLD, the website, remains up and running . . . to view
it, please click:
http://www.blainesworld.net

As you hopefully know by now, you should ALWAYS feel free to
mention this newsletter to your friends, relatives, etc. . . . should they
want to subscribe (AT NO COST), all they have to do is go to
my homepage . . . then click on "Special Offer" at the bottom . . . it's
that simple!

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8. Computer tip

* Michael Port, author of BOOK YOURSELF SOLID (an excellent
book reviewed in last week's issue), has this to say about reading
email:

Thanks for your email. 

In order to increase my productivity (and maintain my sanity), I'm trying
something new--I'm only going to check email once per day. I'll let you
know how this little experiment goes.

If you need something immediately, you can contact my online support
desk at:
http://www.MichaelPortSupport.com

It's checked every two hours by my staff.

If you need something even faster than immediately, you can reach
my executive assistant at amy@bookyourselfsolid.com or toll-free
at 877.279.5220.

If you know my private phone line or my cell and want to ring it, go for it!

Much love to you today.

* When I wrote him back for permission to use the above, he replied:
Sure, but I got the idea from Tim Ferriss in his book THE 4-HOUR
WORKWEEK. He should get the credit. 

***** MR. CURIOUS HERE *****
Anybody doing that; i.e., checking email just once a day? If so,
how's it working out for you? And if you're not checking once
a day, what do you think about the idea?

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9. No nursing home for us

We are checking into the Holiday Inn! 

With the average cost for a nursing home care costing $188.00 per day,
there is a better way when we get old and feeble. We have already
checked on reservations at the Holiday Inn. For a combined long term
stay discount and senior discount, it's $49.23 per night. That leaves
$138.77 a day for: breakfast, lunch and dinner in any restaurant we want
or room service; laundry, gratuities and special TV movies. Plus, they
provide a swimming pool, a workout room, a lounge and washer-dryer, etc. 

Most have free toothpaste and razors, and all have free shampoo and soap. 
$5 worth of tips a day will have the entire staff scrambling to help you. They
treat you like a customer, not a patient. There is a city bus stop out front,
and seniors ride free. The handicap bus will also pick you up (if you fake
a decent limp). 

To meet other nice people, call a church bus on Sundays. For a change
of scenery, take the airport shuttle bus and eat at one of the nice
restaurants there. While you're at the airport, fly somewhere. Otherwise,
the cash keeps building up. 

It takes months to get into decent nursing homes. Holiday Inn will take
your reservation today. And you are not stuck in one place forever; you can
move from Inn to Inn, or even from city to city.

Want to see Hawaii? They have a Holiday Inn there too. 

TV broken? Light bulbs need changing? Need a mattress replaced? No
problem. They fix everything and apologize for the inconvenience.

The Inn has a night security person and daily room service. The maid checks
to see if you are ok. If not, they will call the undertaker or an ambulance. If
you fall and break a hip, Medicare will pay for the hip, and Holiday Inn will
upgrade you to a suite for the rest of your life.

And no worries about visits from family.  They will always be glad to find you,
and probably check in for a few days mini-vacation. The grandkids can use
the pool.  What more can you ask for? 

So, when we reach that golden age, we'll face it with a grin. Just forward all
our email to:  Holiday Inn, Hotels & Resorts.

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10. A quote I like

Everyone must know that within them burns a candle and no one's candle
is identical with the candle of another.  It is our obligation to work hard
to reveal the light of our candle, and make of it a great torch to enlighten
the whole world.--Rabbi Abraham Isaac HaCohen Kook (1865-1935),
first chief rabbi of what was then Palestine

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11. Thought for the day 

In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday.
Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.  And, there on television,
she said it was "exciting."

Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every
day . . . like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach
her waist, first. The audience laughed so hard they cried. 

She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words! 
Maya Angelou also said this:

I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today,
life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.

I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles
these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas
tree lights.

I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss
them when they're gone from your life.

I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life'.

I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.

I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt
on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back.

I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually
make the right decision.

I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.

I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone.
People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.

I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.

I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what
you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

SOURCE:
I've seen the above (or variations thereof) for quite some time on
the Internet . . . often, it is credited to Maya Angelou . . . but
that said, I'm not so sure that she ever said it--or at least not
on Oprah's show . . . if anybody has more accurate information
to share, I'd be most appreciative.

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12. Advance planning department

A. Cynthia in New Jersey (see also Sections 1A and 1D):

* Move Your Body classes meet every first and third Saturday of
the month at 1:30 p.m., so next ones are on May 5 and 19.

No charge, but love donations to the Princeton Center are
always appreciated.

Location:
Princeton Center for Yoga and Health
Montgomery Professional Center
50 Vreeland Drive Suite 506--off Route 206
Skillman, New Jersey

For more information:
http://ww.princetonyoga.com
609.924.7294

* Move your Body classes at night on May 17,
24 and 31 from 7-8:15 p.m.

Cost: Just $5 per person.

Location:  
Capitol Health Systems
1445 Whitehorse-Mercerville Rd.
Hamilton, New Jersey

 
For more information: 
http://www.capitolhealth.org

609.394.4512 

B. Donna in New Jersey:
Consumer Rights Conference 

Open to all Mercer County Residents
(non-residents can also attend; i.e., if you preregister and mention you
read about event in BLAINESWORLD)

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

609-989-6671

Call today to reserve your seat

Limited space available 

Highlights:
* Home improvement fraud
* Internet sales
* Identity theft
* Fair debt collection practices
* User car sales

Sponsored by:  
Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc., Mercer County
Division of Consumer Affairs and Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office 

Location:          
Mercer County Administration Building, 640 S. Broad Street,
Room 211, Trenton, New Jersey
  

Accessible by NJ Transit Bus and River Line. Free Parking available.
Call for details

C. Maria in Pennsylvania:
Welcome Day Newtown will be held this year on Sunday May 20th
from noon to 5 p.m. (Rain date May 27th.) It's a street fair with flare! 
We will have a Kids Fun Zone with inflatables, etc. Welcome Day is
on Main Street between Washington & Jefferson Sts. There will be
businesses, crafts, artisans, a food court, entertainment throughout
the day, as well as activities for the kids (such as face painting). 
It's a great day in Newtown. If you need any additional information,
check out the website at:
http://www.newtownbpa.org

D. HOLD THIS DATE:
On Friday, June 8, from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., the Bucks County Community
College Foundation will be hosting Tyler Tasting’s 19th annual premier
food and wine tasting event, along with musical entertainment and a silent
and live auction at the Newtown Campus.

New in 2007: In addition to sampling food from Bucks County’s
finest restaurants, guests will also have an opportunity to sample some
of the “Greatest Beers of the World” presented by Gretz Beer Company. 
Beers such as Rogue, Victory, Michelob, Newcastle, Moretti, Paulaner,
Carlsberg Jacobsen, Grolsch, and Warsteiner will be available. Another
new vendor this year is Southern Wine and Spirits Portfolio. For your
pleasure, they will be serving Absolut, Cruzan, Sauza, the Jim Beam
Family, and Starbucks.™

A new and exciting auction item this year: Chef Barry Sexton, who
assists Chef Robert Irvine on the Food Network’s “Dinner: Impossible," 
show will prepare dinner for 12-18 people.  

For more information or to order tickets, call 215.968.8224 or send an
email to: foundation@bucks.edu

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PS. Please join me in praying that we soon get our remaining soldiers
back from Iraq and that peace resumes in Israel . . . also, make it
a great week!

And don't miss the following:
At three minutes and four seconds after 2 a.m. on the 6th of May (this
coming Sunday), the time and date will be:
02:03:04 05/06/07

This will never happen again
!Top





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