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Thursday, July 03, 2008

Celebrate Independence Day 2008 With Fireworks

Delaware Valley has many opportunities to enjoy fireworks.

If you live in or near South Jersey, you have many opportunities to enjoy fireworks displays put on by local communities.

Or you can go attend Fort Dix's Independence Day Celebration for what I believe is one of the best fireworks displays you will enjoy up close.

Those living in Southeastern Pennsylvania have various places available where they can watch fireworks.

Check out Philly.com's 2008 Fireworks Finder for the location, date and time of fireworks in your area of the Delaware Valley.

Keep in mind that some areas will have fireworks tonight or during the weekend, instead of on the 4th, so be sure to confirm the date.

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Monday, May 26, 2008

Celebrate: Memorial Day

Celebrated in most states on the last Monday in May, which this year is May 26th; Memorial Day is a great time for all of us to remember all the men and woman who gave their lives in service to our country.
It a great opportunity to join in the celebrations and to help teach our children to respect and appreciate that the priviledges we enjoy today are directly due to the sacrifices of those men and women who were killed in action while a member of the armed forces.

See post for prior year for links to televised programs and links to additional Memorial Day history and information resources.

This year marks the dedication of The National World War II Memorial on May 29 in Washington, D.C. Located between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, it will be the first national memorial dedicated to the men and women who served in the U.S. armed forces during World War II, including those who died in combat and the Americans who supported the war effort on the home front.

Click here for a special edition of Facts for Features pays tribute to those who served our country in that war.

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Sunday, May 11, 2008

Happy Mother's Day

The first Mother’s Day observance was a church service in 1908 requested by Anna Jarvis, of Philadelphia, to honor her deceased mother.

Jarvis, at an early age, had heard her mother express hope that a day to commemorate all mothers would be established. Her mother had also expressed the sentiment that there were many days dedicated to men but none to mothers. Two years after her mother’s death, Jarvis and friends began a letter-writing campaign to declare a national Mother’s Day observance to honor mothers. In 1914, Congress passed legislation designating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day.

Click here for the Cenus Bureau's "Facts for Features and Special Editions" statistics relating to this celebration.

Additional Mother's Day Resources:

Wikipedia - Mother's Day
Mother's Day On The Net
Mother's Day Blessings
Happy Mother's Day
History of Mother's Day

Tuesday, April 01, 2008

Top April Fools Hoaxes of All Time

While we don't ever want to be in a situation in which we are perceived as fooling you, in the sprite of April 1st and All Fools Day, we thought you might enjoy reading the Museum of Hoaxes' Top 100 April Fool's Day Hoaxes of All Time.

If you're a Google Mail (gmail) user, don't forget to take advantage of their new "GMail Custom Time" option so you can "Be on time. Every time."

If you crave more, there always Google's April Fool's Search.

Saturday, March 22, 2008

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Tuesday, January 01, 2008

Wishing You A Prosperous, Happy and Healthy 2008

Wishing all of you ...

... and a Prosperous and Healthy 2008!

We are thankful and feel blessed that, despite it's many challenges, we have survived 2007 and have finished strong.

We now look forward in 2008 as we have planned and are in the process of implementing many exciting enhancements to continue expanding our effective market coverage and increasing our ability to provide the best service to you!

So stay tuned and hold on, we're just getting started!

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Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Hoping you and your family have a warm, wonderful, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

The Christmas season holds special meaning unique to each one of us. Here are resources celebrating from different persepctives the meanings, traditions, literature, music, food, fun, faith and family gatherings associated with this time of the year.

Christmas Celebrations, Traditions and Fun
Christmas History and Traditions - Worldwide
Christmas - What Is The True Meaning?
The Christmas Season - Origin, Traditions, Meaning
KIDiddles: Christmas Songs
Christmas History, Tree And The Origin of Santa Claus
Boundless: The Meaning Of Christmas
Orthodox: Meaning of Christmas
Christmas Wonderland - Links
Additional Christmas Links
Christmas (Xmas) Fun
Christmas History and Traditions From German-American Perspective
SantaLand - Christmas & Holiday Traditions and Customs
Christmas In South America
Christmas Symbols
Secrets of Success - The Story of Christmas
Story of Christmas - Wikipedia

Saturday, December 22, 2007

Christmas Lights At The Office

Below are a couple of shots of our office at night showing some of the Christmas lights...

Will attempt to get additional shots with a 'real' camera instead of my cell phone used to take the shots.

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Celebrate: Thanksgiving Day - Interesting Facts from Census Bureau - 2007

What many regard as the nation’s first Thanksgiving took place in December 1621 as the religious separatist Pilgrims held a three-day feast to celebrate a bountiful harvest.

The day did not become a national holiday until 1863 when, at the end of a long and bloody civil war, Abraham Lincoln asked all Americans to set aside the last Thursday in November as a day of thanksgiving.

Later, during the Great Depression in 1939, President Franklin Roosevelt proclaimed that Thanksgiving should be celebrated on the next to last Thursday of the month to encourage earlier holiday shopping, never on the occasional fifth Thursday. However, it was not mandatory and not all states complied.

Finally, Congress ruled that after 1941 the 4th Thursday in November would be a federal holiday proclaimed by the President each year. (Source: usinfo.state.gov, census.gov)

Click here for the Census Bureau's Thanksgiving 2007 Interesting Facts page

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Sunday, November 11, 2007

Celebrate: Veterans Day 2007

Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars. The day has evolved into also honoring living military veterans with parades and speeches across the nation. A national ceremony takes place at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. (Source: Census Bureau)

We salute all our veterans you have sacrificed to protect us and our freedoms!

Census Bureau - Facts For Features: Veterans Day - Interesting statics related to veterans.

See myprior year articles with additional Veterans Day resource links: 2006, 2005.

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Wednesday, July 04, 2007

Celebrate: July 4th - Interesting Facts From The Census Bureau

On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, starting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As always, this most American of holidays will be marked by parades, fireworks and backyard barbecues across the country.

Click here for the Cenus Bureau's "Facts for Features and Special Editions" statistics relating to this celebration.

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Celebrate: July 4th - Fireworks at Ft. Dix - 2007

On July 4, Fort Dix will again host a nighttime celebration starting at 6 p.m. on Doughboy Field.

The evening's entertainment will include an aerial parachuting demonstration by the Army Silver Wings Parachute Team of Fort Benning, Ga. and country music star Craig Morgan. The 307th Army Rock Show Band, will also perform, and at 9:30 p.m., a fireworks display will start.

The display is the largest in South Jersey, and has been a part of Fort Dix tradition since 1944.

Parking will be reserved for vehicles with the proper decals, but shuttle buses will be provided for those who do not have decals. Starting at 5 p.m., buses will depart from the Air Mobility Warfare Center, Helen A. Fort Middle School, Fort Dix Elementary School and the Wrightstown Circle Area.

Shuttle buses will run continuously between the field and the parking areas. Signs will be posted directing traffic to authorized parking spaces and the location of the bus pick-up.

A photo ID is required for all adults and children age 12 or older.

Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets. No coolers allowed (food and drink venders available). Pets will not be permitted access to Fort Dix or in the Doughboy Field area. Barbeques, open fires and private fireworks will not be permitted on the field.

Go to www.dixmwr.com for the latest information about Fort Dix events.

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Sunday, May 27, 2007

Celebrate: Memorial Day

Celebrated in most states on the last Monday in May, Memorial Day is a time to remember the U.S. men and woman who lost their lives serving their country. Originally known as Decoration Day, it was established in 1868 to commemorate the dead from the Civil War. Over the years it came to serve as a day to remember all U.S. men and women killed or missing in action in all wars.

National Memorial Day Concert - PBS

MEMORIAL DAY
MEMORIAL DAY PRAYER
HOW TO OBSERVE MEMORIAL DAY
A MEMORIAL DAY SALUTE
EVERY DAY IS MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day

Memorial Day - The History Channel

See also our prior article: Origin of TAPS - 24 Notes That Tap Deep Emotion

Sunday, May 13, 2007

Happy Mother's Day!!!!

The first Mother’s Day observance was a church service in 1908 requested by Anna Jarvis, of Philadelphia, to honor her deceased mother.

Wikipedia - Mother's Day
Mother's Day On The Net
Mother's Day Blessings
Happy Mother's Day
History of Mother's Day

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Sunday, December 31, 2006

Celebrate: The New Year!

We hope you have a great new year no matter how and when you celebrate your new year!

Here are a few links about how the start of a New (calendar) Year is celebrated in the U.S. and around the world and some related information...

Wikipedia - New Year's Day

Wikipedia - Auld Lang Syne
So What's Auld Lang Syne?
Auld Lang Syne

History Traditions and Customs

World Book - The New Year

Times Square - New Year's Eve

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Saturday, December 30, 2006

Celebrate an Unconventional New Year's Eve

In many ways New Year's Eve is the procrastinator's holiday, as the hectic pace and distractions of December can easily push New Year's plans out of mind. Those that wait are often left with a choice between hastily crafted plans or no real New Year's celebration at all. Here are some unique ways to usher in 2007 on short notice:

A Quiet Getaway -

Often New Year's plans center on places where "everything is happening" - why not take the exact opposite approach? Some out-of the way tourist areas that are crowded in the summer may have affordable off-season rates and availability on short notice during the winter months. A calm weekend at a cozy bed and breakfast can serve as relaxing coda to a long year. This is especially suited for those who want to spend a romantic New Year's with their loved one.

The Big Dinner -

It's no secret that most restaurants are booked solid months in advance for New Year's Eve dinners and private cocktail parties. However, if you plan an afternoon dinner (a la Thanksgiving), you may be able to find space at dining hot spots despite the holiday. Friends and family may appreciate the idea of taking their time to enjoy a meal, while still having the flexibility to get home or to other parties long before the clock strikes midnight.

Midnight Breakfast -

Hosting a New Year's party on short notice? Break away from the worn-out champagne and confetti formula by hosting a brunch-at-night get together. Serve mimosas, Bloody Marys, and hot toddies in place of standard party beverages. You can choose to serve a full breakfast menu or smaller fare depending on your tastes. Just remember, everyone loves an omelet bar.

Slumber Party -

If your aim is throw a memorable New Year's bash, you must remember two things:
1) everyone loves a true theme party, and 2) no one likes to worry about driving on New Year's. A pajama-style sleepover lets everyone get in touch with their inner-teenager, and can be a great family-friendly way to spend the evening. For added authenticity break out the board games and root beer floats.

Night on the Town -

While many New Year's events are booked out by now, you may be able to find some openings for a small group if you look hard enough. During the last week of December, many newspapers will run a "last minute" list of parties and events with tickets for sale. Check craigslist and the local classifieds for event tickets for re-sale from people whose plans have changed. If you're looking on behalf of a larger group of friends, call around to clubs and bars to see if cancellations have opened up any reserved areas.

The article is taken from one of our recent Newsletters that was e-mailed to all registered subscribers, via our RE/MAX of New Jersey web site

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Sunday, December 24, 2006

Celebrate: Christmas Holiday Season

Wishing you and your family and loved ones a warm and joyous Christmas Holiday. Here are some past resources articles that I compiled in case you missed them to help you enjoy the holidays..

The Meaning of Christmas - Why it's celebrated and how it's celebrated throughout the U.S. and the world.

Christmas Carols and Song - Words, chords, music, downloadable versions

Christmas Music On The Internet - links to a variety of styles and formats of continous holiday music with good quality sound.

Tips - Filling Your Home With Christmas Cheer:
Decorating Made Easy
Holiday Lighting Safety
Tips For The Holiday Part Host

Music Christmas Card - Santa and Singing Reindeer - an animated music Christmas card that made the rounds last year, based on a classic golden oldies version of White Christmas. It's still fun to listen to and watch.

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Monday, December 18, 2006

Celebrate: The Holiday Season - Interesting Facts From The Census Bureau - 2006

The holiday season is a time for gathering and celebrating with friends and family, gift-giving and general cheer and rejoicing. To commemorate this time of year, the U.S. Census Bureau presents the following holiday-related facts and figures from its data collection.

Click here for the Cenus Bureau's "Facts for Features and Special Editions" statistics relating to this celebration season.

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Thursday, November 23, 2006

Celebrate: Thanksgiving Day - Interesting Facts from Census Bureau - 2006

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Saturday, November 11, 2006

Celebrate: Veterans Day

Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars. The day has evolved into also honoring living military veterans with parades and speeches across the nation. A national ceremony takes place at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. (Source: Census Bureau)

Here are links that go into more detail about veterans day:

Census Bureau - Facts For Features: Veterans Day - Interesting statics related to veterans.

Veterans Administraton - Proclamations, Celebrations, FAQ, Educational resources and more.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools: Veterans Day - History and Meaning

InfoPlease - Veterans Day - Veterans' statistics, history of the holiday, war poetry, and more

NOBLE Web: Veterans Day - A collection of Veteran's Day links from NOBLE: the North of Boston Library Exchange.

Veteran's Day Resource Guide - links to Veterans Day and veteransorganizations celebrating Veterans Day

Kid's Domain - Salute to Veterans

U.S. Army's History of Veterans Day

Wikipedia - Veterans Day

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