Sunday, May 20, 2012
Meet the "Ethel" to our Lucy, Michele Buono.
I saw this on Facebook: A friend is someone who’ll raise bail money to get you out of jail. A best friend will be sitting next to you in the cell. From my experience, men can go for years without venturing from their homes for anything other than beer or a football game. If it can be brought into their homes via post, dropped from a helicopter or delivered on horseback, they’ll live happily in their caves. Women, on the other hand, need outside contact. More than that, we crave friends. But nothing in this world beats a best friend. A best friend knows you for all your charms and warts and pretends you have more charm than warts. I’ve been fortunate to have many friends. I’ve also been blessed to have a best friend. In fact, people call my…
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Check out these open houses in our area.
If you're looking for a new home, or just like to see what's on the market, House Hunt is for you. House Hunt is our weekly list of highlighted open houses in our area that lets you see what’s for sale so you can get a first-hand look. If there's an open house event we missed, tell us in the comments. Find more open houses and other homes for sale in the area.
Bright, low maintenance annual plants will give your garden a color boost from summer until frost. Annuals are the icing on your garden "cake."
Each year I resolve to plant fewer annuals and save time—and then something happens. The weather warms up and I crave color. But I like to plant annuals I can plant and fuggedabout. Perennials add fabulous texture, color and variety to the garden, but they bloom for a short period each year. A backbone of trees, shrubs and perennials comprise the best-planned gardens, with some colorful annuals added for punctuation. Annuals brighten up a bare patch of ground. Want an instant focal point? Pot up some annuals in interesting pots and you're done. Group containers together for your own unique design and color variations. For a low-maintenance approach, re-use self-watering containers year after year. You'll find them at garden centers and …
Infants and toddlers are at risk of serious injury or death in the Tots in Mind tents.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling crib tents and play yard tents made by Tots in Mind, Inc. According to CPSC, infants and toddlers are at risk of serious injury or death by strangulation and entrapment caused by the products. The recalled products were sold at numerous retail stores including Bed Bath & Beyond, Toys R Us/Babies R Us, or Walmart for between $60 and $85. Tots in Mind recalled the play yard tents in July 2010 and offered a repair kit that is no longer available. The company is no longer in business and has stopped all sales. Parents and caregivers are urged to stop using the crib tents and play yard tents immediately and not to try to repair these products. CPSC is aware of 27 tent failures, …
Friday, May 18, 2012
Patch's daily roundup of the stories making headlines in our area.
Get filled in on today's news from around the region and click on a headline to read the full story. The Black Market in Lower Moreland...On Facebook: Two students in middle school are at the helm of a Facebook group where kids from the school district are buying and selling anything from iPods to pocket knives. And in some cases, the transactions are happening at school. Learn more social media group on Lower Moreland Patch. Funeral Services Set For Fallen Bristol Fire Police Captain: Funeral services for fallen Fire Police Captain 63-year-old Dave Wintz, with the Bristol Fire Company, will take place early next week, according to fire officials. Visit Levittown Patch for details about the services. Borough Official: Becker Not ‘Eligible…
Patch readers picked their favorite place in town for the classic sandwich.
The hoagie showdown brought out the voters this week as the Steak & Hoagie Factory stormed to a decisive win, scoring 60 percent of the 208 votes cast. Judging by the turnout, the customers will definitely follow the Warminster sandwich staple when it moves to its new premises on York Road later in the summer. "The best is Steak & Hoagie Factory. Quality and taste! Can't beat it! Plus their rolls baked fresh daily are the best!" wrote Frank in the comments. Altomonte's placed second, with 21 percent of the votes, while commenters voiced their support for Theda's Deli on County Line Rd. "Thedas deli all the way. Huge hoagies done right, prepared by quality people for a great price. What more could you ask for," commented Ryan. Check out …
A near perfect forecast is on tap for this weekend.
The forecast indicates we're in for some good weather this weekend. Whether you're headed to the farmers' market, volunteering in the Newtown Creek Cleanup, stopping by the Celtic Fest or have your own fun plans, it looks like Mother Nature is going to cooperate. Here's the weekend forecast, according to weather.com: Today: Mostly sunny, high temperature of 74, 0 percent chance of rain Saturday: Mostly sunny, high temperature of 78, 10 percent chance of rain Sunday: Partly cloudy, high temperature of 75, 10 percent chance of rain Need some ideas for weekend fun? Check out our weekend planner.
Graduates were told how hard work, honesty, a desire to always keep learning and surrounding yourself with good mentors can make anything possible.
“The world doesn’t owe any of you anything.” Those were the words Bucks County Community College Board of Trustees Chairman J. Peter Dominick had for the hundreds of students who graduated from the college Thursday evening. In addition, Dominick told the students that life is long and the students’ journey is just beginning. Good work ethic, teamwork and leadership are some of the most important skills needed to succeed in the real world, he said. Commencement speaker Fred Beans, president of Fred Beans Family of Dealerships, spoke to the new graduates about the challenges they face entering the current job market and how hard work, honesty, a desire to always keep learning and surrounding yourself with good mentors can make anything …
Take advantage of some bargains on electronics, furniture, kids items and household decor this weekend.
If you like to shop yard sales you are in luck! There are many options to choose from this weekend. The following list was compiled from advertisements on Craigslist.org as well as the Patch events calendar. To post your yard sale on Patch, follow these simple instructions. 167 Acorn Drive, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (no early birds), Large sale featuring audio equipment, furniture, knick knacks, air conditioners and more. Fifth Avenue, Saturday, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., Multi-family sale featuring a weber propane grill, household items, kids items and more. 493 Third Avenue, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Estate sale - whole house must go, no reasonable offers refused. 506 Third Avenue, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Multi family sale featuring a …
Roughly 21,000 inflatable slides will be recalled from Wal-Mart and Toys 'R Us stores due to the death of a woman as well as reports of severe neck injuries.
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, AR, and Toys R Us Inc., of Wayne, NJ, are announcing the recall of about 21,000 inflatable Banzai in-ground pool water slides. During use, the slide can deflate, allowing the user to hit the ground underneath the slide and become injured. The slide is also unstable and can topple over in both still and windy conditions and carries inadequate warnings and instructions. The CPSC is aware that a 29-year-old Colorado mother died in Andover, MA, after fracturing her neck going down a Banzai in-ground pool water slide which had been placed over the concrete edge of a pool. The victim hit her head at the bottom of the slide because it had…
