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Memorial Day: 5 Ways to Honor Fallen Troops – ABC News

May 28, 2012

Today is Memorial Day and while everyone gets together for a BBQ, we remember the true meaning of this holiday. Memorial Day originated as Decoration Day to honor Union soldiers who died in the Civil War. Later, the designation expanded to include the troops who have died in all wars. In this ABC News slideshow, […]

Knott’s Soak City Opens for the Summer!

May 21, 2012

Visit #soakcityoc this #summer! @knottsberryfarm Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on Google Share on Linkedin Share by email sparklinglala Sun, May 20 2012 18:31:02 0 likes · 0 comments So ready for some lazy river time @Knotts #SoakCityOC! Let’s do it @morganb!! http://pic.twitter.com/4WZwVRxR Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share […]

SAVE THE DATE Solar Eclipse on May 20, 2012

May 19, 2012

First things first: Never view the sun with the naked eye or with any optical device, such as binoculars or a telescope. It can cause permanent damage. A rare annular solar eclipse will take place on Sunday, May 20th. This means that a ring of sunlight will be visible around the moon’s disc. Here is […]

Empower Kids by Giving Them ‘Keys to Peace’

May 3, 2012

Well-Meaning Parents Often Fail to Teach Vital Values, Author Says Parents and educators are always trying to spark student participation whether it’s in the classroom, in the local community, or throughout the world. When middle-school students at Allison Academy in North Miami Beach were asked what they could do to improve their country, they focused […]