WHATS UP IN MY HOUSE?
WHATS UP IN MY HOUSE?
WELL CHRISTMAS WAS AWSOME THE KIDS SEEMED TO ENJOY EVERY MINUTE OF IT.THEY WERE SOLD OUT OF NINTENDO DS EVERYWHERE AND THAT WAS THE ONLY THING RAYMOND REALLY WANTED SO I ENDED UP FINDING ONE ON CHRISTMAS EVE NIGHT FROM A GUY ON CRAIGSLIST BRAND NEW WITH 2 GAMES. IT WAS WORTH IT RAYMONDS HAPPY.ILL POST PICTURES AS SOON AS I HOOK MY PRINTER UP.-
WELCOME MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME MY NAME IS CHRISTIE I WILL BE ADDING STUFF TO THIS PAGE AS I LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS SITE ANYWAY COME BACK SOON FOR MY GRANDMAS HOME MADE RECIPES STORIES ABOUT THE KIDS AND OTHER LOCAL RESOURCES FAVE QUOTES AND ANY OTHER SUBJECT THAT COMES TO MIND THANKYOU FOR STOPPING BY FEEL FREE TO BROWSE
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TODAY IS A GIFT, THAT IS WHY WE CALL IT THE PRESENT.
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WHATS UP AT MY HOUSE TODAY
WHATS UP AT MY HOUSE TODAY
TODAY SUCKED GOT THE KIDS OFF TO SCHOOL THIS MORNING
WENT TO FEED THE FISH ONLY TO DISCOVER THAT ALL OF THEM WERE DEAD THE AIR PUMP HAD STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT WE ARE SO SAD.I HAD ONE OF THE FISH FOR 3 YEARS SHE WAS MY BIG GIRL.
ANYWAYS THATS WHATS UP IN MY HOUSE.
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Hi, sorry to hear about your fish. I was very sad when our 5 year old Beta Fish died. It's amazing how their entire lives are so fragile.
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WHATS UP IN MY HOUSE
WHATS UP IN MY HOUSE
WELL SO FAR RAYMOND AND JAYDEN RAN INTO EACHOTHER ON BIKES RYAN WAS AT THE SKATE PARK ALL DAY RAY CLEANED THE YARDS AND I FINISHED PAINTING THE BATHROOM.THINGS WERE GOOD FOR US TODAY.WHATS UP IN YOUR HOUSE TODAY?
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The 30 rights set down in 1948 are incredibly powerful. According to the U.N., every human just by virtue of being human is entitled to freedom, a fair government, a decent standard of living, work, play, education, freedom to come and go as we please and to associate with anyone we please, and the right to express ourselves freely. Every Human Has Rights: A Photographic Declaration for Kids (Nov. 25, 2008; $17.95) offers kids an accessibly written list of these rights, commentary much of it deeply emotional by other kids, and evocative photography illustrating each right.
The foreword by Mary Robinson, former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, gives perspective on one of the most important documents of human history. At the end of this deceptively simple book, kids will know and feel that regardless of individual differences and circumstances, each person is valuable and worthy of respect.
The Elders, a network of elder statesmen that advocates for human rights around the world, brought the 60th anniversary to National Geographic's attention. In an effort to start with "kids themselves," the publisher worked closely with the ePals community, the largest online community of K-12 learners, to join the celebration. Each participating teacher shared the Universal Declaration, rewritten for accessibility. The students wrote short responses and sent them to the publisher for judging. The 16 contest winners are featured in the book. Inspired by The Elders, the students, and the declaration, National Geographic Children's Books' editorial team pulled together the photographs, captions, and labels. Readers are encouraged to go to www.EveryHumanHasRights.org to sign the declaration and speak up about human rights and "the values that unite us as one human family."
The National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to "increase and diffuse geographic knowledge," the Society works to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 325 million people worldwide each month through its official journal, National Geographic, and other magazines; National Geographic Channel; television documentaries; music; radio; films; books; DVDs; maps; exhibitions; school publishing programs; interactive media; and merchandise. National Geographic has funded more than 9,000 scientific research, conservation and exploration projects and supports an education program combating geographic illiteracy. For more information, visit nationalgeographic.com.
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EVERY HUMAN HAS RIGHTS:
A PHOTOGRAPHIC DECLATION FOR KIDS
National Geographic Children's Books
Foreword by Mary Robinson,
Former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
ISBN-10: 1426305117 * ISBN-13: 978-1426305115
Publication date: Nov. 25, 2008
$17.95 hardcover
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FAMILY PROJECT: BUILD A SNOW SCULPTURE National Geographic Kids offers tips from an expert at the United States National Snow Sculpting Competition to help you build the ultimate snow carvings this winter. Some initial pointers: Begin with a picture; carve from the top down; take your time; patch up mistakes; and bundle up! Page 44.
AMAZING ANIMAL HEROES Some experts say an animal would not care enough to save another creature's life, but National Geographic Kids has found six reports of amazing animal heroism that seem to tell a different story. Check out the heart-warming story of a dog that saved a baby kangaroo in Australia; a cat that saved its owners from deadly carbon-monoxide poisoning in Indiana; a faithful golden retriever that rescued its choking owner in Maryland; a Labrador retriever that saved his best friend from drowning in Nebraska; a parrot that frightened away would-be-thieves in Massachusetts; and a rabbit that alerted its sleeping owners to a house fire in Australia. Page 20.
PERFECT PROWLER National Geographic Kids reveals five secrets of the cougar's hunting success. Capable of leaping the length of a school bus in a single bound and bringing down animals four times their size, cougars are considered nature's greatest hunters by some Native Americans. Packed with powerful muscles that help them reach speeds of 55 miles per hour, the big cats, also called mountain lions and pumas, use more than just sharp vision and superhearing to hunt. Page 34.
"THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX" In the new movie "The Tale of Despereaux," a tiny mouse named Despereaux finds himself cast out of the mouse world and into a society of evil rats seeking to kidnap a princess and only the noble Despereaux can save her. National Geographic Kids takes a look back into medieval Europe to see if the movie is true to life, or if it's just a fairy tale. Page 38.
THE TRUTH BEHIND "BOLT" Bolt the dog thinks he's a superhero. But he's really just a TV star who doesn't realize his "superpowers" are special effects. When he's accidentally shipped from Hollywood, Calif., to New York City, he's convinced he's supposed to rescue his human costar. Would animals really behave like this, or is it just part of Bolt's fantasy? National Geographic Kids goes behind the scenes of this new movie to find out. Page 28.
National Geographic Kids, a multitopic, photo-driven magazine for 6- to 14-year-olds, empowers its readers by making it fun to learn about the world. Its numerous industry awards include Periodical of the Year in 2005 and 2006 from the Association of Educational Publishers. Published 10 times a year, National Geographic Kids has a circulation of 1.3 million and is available by subscription for $19.95 a year and on newsstands for $4.99 a copy. Its Web site is at kids.nationalgeographic.com.
At the Geography Action! Web site (nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction), teachers can find an assortment of resources, including hands-on activities; downloadable lesson plans and maps; a free, downloadable Americas map kit with tips for creating a jumbo-sized map of the Western Hemisphere; and links to additional resources on the Americas.
"Our compelling maps, activities, lesson plans and educational resources on the Americas will help students and teachers learn about these extraordinarily diverse continents," said Terry Garcia, National Geographic executive vice president of Mission Programs. "Web resources give students and teachers the necessary tools to understand the varied cultures and history of the Americas, the importance of their local regions, and the larger issues of relationships among people, places and environments."
Geography Action! is a program of National Geographic Education & Children's Programs, which provides grants, training, hands-on activities and support for educators and organizations.
BLIND AMBITION National Geographic Kids meets a young man who refuses to let his blindness slow him down. With a good sense of humor and his guide dog leading the way, he "can accomplish just about anything," including running the sound board for school plays, playing paintball and even playing golf. "Trying something you've never done before definitely can be scary. But that's true whether you're blind or sighted. My thinking is, you can't say no until you try. There's always a way to do whatever it is that you want to do," he says. Page 40.
THE GREEN LIST Preserving the planet helps all living things, and making a difference can be easy. National Geographic Kids suggests six small actions you can take to make a big difference: Use fewer napkins to cut down on waste; save 4.5 gallons of water a day by avoiding just one flush; don't let leftovers go to waste eat them; leave your shoes at the door to avoid tracking unwanted fertilizers, lead and toxic cleaners into your home; close the bathroom door when taking a bath to keep bath water warmer longer; and travel by train this holiday season to reduce carbon emissions. Page 14.
WORLD'S WACKIEST HOUSES National Geographic Kids checks out five extreme homes around the world. In Mexico City, Mexico, a family home is shaped like a shark; the sky's the limit in Benoit, Miss., where a retired Boeing 727 was converted into a home; in Arni, Switzerland, an architect has built more than 70 eco-friendly earth houses designed to save energy; in Olympia, Wash., a two-level tree house spreads out across seven trees; and in Henderson, Nev., a lucky contest winner won a real house that was built exactly like the Simpsons' cartoon home. Page 20.
AMAZING ANIMALS National Geographic Kids meets a team of therapy animals, including a savannah cat, a traveling camel, a singing horse and a talking parrot, giving comfort and care to hospital patients and nursing home residents in Sonoma, Calif. Page 18.
National Geographic Kids, a multitopic, photo-driven magazine for 6- to 14-year-olds, empowers its readers by making it fun to learn about the world. It has received numerous industry awards, including the Periodical of the Year award in 2005 and 2006 from the Association of Educational Publishers. Published 10 times a year, National Geographic Kids has a circulation of 1.3 million and is available by subscription for $19.95 a year and on newsstands for $4.99 a copy. Its Web site is at kids.nationalgeographic.com.
During the three-day workshop, the young photographers will explore the natural environment of the two geographically close island communities. Toensing and Moyer will brief the students on photographic vision, equipment and technique and guide them through the process of creating a story through photography and writing, working with cameras and laptop computers provided by National Geographic. The students will create a multimedia show, using the images, which will convey the students' perception of the experience.
Participants, their families and community members are invited to a presentation of the students' work on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 4 p.m. at Waterman's Community Center, 12 Main Street, North Haven, and at 7 p.m. at Vinalhaven High School, 22 Arcola Lane, Vinalhaven.
Following the Photo Camp, four students will be selected to be youth ambassadors for Pop!Tech, an acclaimed ideas summit held each fall in Camden, Maine, exploring the new ideas, technologies and forces of change shaping our future. During the conference, Oct. 23-25, the student ambassadors will have the opportunity to learn from and participate in sessions with eminent thought leaders and change agents. The student also will present their multimedia show from Photo Camp and photograph the Pop!Tech presenters and conference fellows. Their images from the conference will displayed during the Pop!Tech closing gala on Oct. 25.
"We hope that Photo Camp 2008 will provide students with a unique lens on the world and help expand their awareness of the environment and their impact on it," said Terry Garcia, National Geographic's executive vice president, Mission Programs. "We are honored to participate in this endeavor."
The theme of the Photo Camp is environment and conservation, and the aim is to draw attention to youth perspectives on their generation's connection to the natural world.
EVOLT SLR cameras for the Photo Camp have been provided by Olympus Imaging America Inc. Memory cards have been donated to the Photo Camp program by PNY Technologies.
In addition to Toensing's work for National Geographic magazine, she has covered editorial assignments for various national and international publications and private corporations since 2000. Her photographic stories intimately render the lives of ordinary people, and her images have received honors in International Pictures of the Year competitions. In 2003 Toensing was named Photographic Alumni Fellow at The Salt Institute for Documentary Studies, where she worked on a portrait of Muslim teenage girls living in Western culture.
Moyer's photographic work in Egypt, New York City and Iraq focuses on the people behind the news story, and he was named a Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellow for the 2007-2008 academic year at the University of Michigan.
National Geographic Missions Programs is sponsoring other Photo Camps this year in Taos, N.M.; Rajasthan, India; Chesapeake Bay; Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S.D.; Costa Rica; Appalachian Trail; New York City; Santa Monica, Calif., and Miami, in partnership with VisionWorkshops of Annapolis, Md. Visit nationalgeographic.com/photocamp for more information.
The National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to "increase and diffuse geographic knowledge," the Society works to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 325 million people worldwide each month through its official journal, National Geographic, and other magazines; National Geographic Channel; television documentaries; music; radio; films; books; DVDs; maps; exhibitions; school publishing programs; interactive media; and merchandise. National Geographic has funded more than 9,000 scientific research, conservation and exploration projects and supports an education program combating geographic illiteracy. For more information, visit nationalgeographic.com.
The Island Institute is a membership-based nonprofit that serves as a voice for the balanced future of the islands and waters of the Gulf of Maine, particularly the 15 year-round island and working-waterfront communities along the Maine coast. More information is available at islandinstitute.org.
Pop!Tech is a renowned ideas summit and social innovation network dedicated to accelerating the positive impact of world-changing people and ideas. The organization is known for its visionary Pop!Tech conferences, engaging media productions and the innovative social change programs that it fosters worldwide. "Pop!Tech 2008: Scarcity and Abundance" will be held Oct. 23-25, 2008, in Camden, Maine, and will be simulcast live on www.poptech.org.
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City Councilwoman Pat Anderson said Oakley is caught in a no-win situation when it comes to crafting an ordinance regulating adult businesses.
Tammy Monego holds a photo of herself and her late husband in uniform while her son Dominic Monego, 11, holds a picture of his late dad at their Brentwood, Calif.
The Friends of Oakley Organization has begun its Christmas 2008 drive for needy families in Oakley, Knightsen and Bethel Island.
Members of the Resurrection Ministries Madrigal Dinner cast ham it up during last year's event.
It was like a family picnic shortly after Wyatt Landrum won Saturday's North Coast Section Division II cross-country championship at Hayward High.
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8-9. Auditions open to all actors 9 and older; $100 nonrefundable participation fee.
The board will consider extending the term of the oil and gas lease between the district and ABA Energy Corp.
The Friends of Oakley Organization has begun its Christmas 2008 drive for needy families in Oakley, Knightsen and Bethel Island.
5. Return to the magical days of the Renaissance with the merriment of the Christmas season.
The longtime Brentwood Community Chest organization has stepped forward to help a fledgling group in Oakley that is trying to build a similar program to assist residents in their own town.
Antioch News
Family and community members are mourning the death of Joyce Seelinger, a 25-year veteran teacher, avid volunteer and three-term member of the Antioch Unified School District board of trustees.
Vernon Peets of Pollack Pines hauls cases of cooked yams from the Cattlemens Restaurant to his truck for the 26th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Bothwell Arts Center in Livermore, Calif., on ...
Though not holiday-related, Hapgood Theatre Company's next show is a drama that has at its core a touching lesson about what's really important in life.
The following calls were among those handled by the Antioch police Nov. 17-19 according to information provided by the police department.
In December 2000 Donald Freitas was sworn in as mayor of Antioch, outgoing Mayor Mary Rocha had lost her bid for Contra Costa County Supervisor, and Brian Kalinowski and Arne Simonsen took their oaths of office ...


























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