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Hurricane Ian has made landfall. Millions are without power in Florida. It is now a tropical storm which is moving on to other states. What we are to expect? While FEMA has food and water supplies to help assist those after the hurricane, it’s important to have supplies ready in case you can’t leave your home. […]
It appears the Nord Stream Pipelines are leaking. This is a real disaster for Europe. Did you know? Explosions rattled the Baltic Sea on Tuesday Unusual leaks were discovered on the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines The pipelines run underwater from Russia to Germany The Nord Stream pipes carry natural gas from Russia to […]
Happy Rosh Hashanah! Sunday is the start of Rosh Hashanah, also known as the Jewish New Year, which marks the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days. This holiday has been celebrated for over 1,000 years. Did you know? The Book of Leviticus includes a passage in which God tells Moses that the first day of […]
Congratulations to Albert Pujols for hitting his 700th home run. Baseball gained another fourth player in major league history to hit 700 home runs. Did you know – Albert Pujols is the first from the Dominican Republic to reach that mark He’s the first Latino member of the 700 club A short time ago, Pujols […]
Happy Hobbit Day! What exactly is a hobbit, you may ask? A hobbit is a member of an imaginary race similar to humans, of a small size, and with hairy feet in stories by J.R.R. Tolkien. Here is a free audiobook of The Hobbit (The Lord of the Rings). Did you know? September 22 is […]
September is national preparedness month. So are you prepared? Are you ready for rainstorms, snowstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, tidal waves, mudslides, volcanoes, floods, droughts, earthquakes, fire and more? Here are a few tips to help you get prepared – Stay alert to the news Stay away from the windows during a bad storm Seek shelter in […]
Where do you go to get your news? There are so many options. It can be a little overwhelming. New television stations come while some old ones go away. Please check out the accuracy and issues that are presented. “Agenda setting” is when the media decides which issues are important enough to even present to […]
September 16th is Mayflower Day. In 1620 the Pilgrims left Plymouth, England to find a place to practice religious freedom. Did you know? The Pilgrims also wanted to find a better life for themselves The Pilgrims were headed to Virginia on a ship called the “Mayflower” Due to a storm, they landed off the coast […]
The railroad workers are set to strike on Friday, September 16th. Let’s take a look at this current event. Did you know? A workers strike is when the employees refuse to work The railroad workers do not want to have to work on their days off The employees want better wages and a fair contract […]
Help your child learn about the story of the September 11, 2001 attacks against America. The 9/11 Memorial & Museum tells the story through media, narratives, and artifacts, presenting visitors with personal stories of loss, recovery, and hope. Activities your child can do at home include – Write a letter to a local hero to thank […]
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