Cicada-Geddon!
Posted: June 7, 2013 Filed under: News, Odd News Leave a comment »
Do you live in the cicada-geddon part of the world? If so, you know what is happening here. It happens every 17 years.
Click here to see what is happening here in New Jersey. NJ101.5
I Tweeted NASA Tonight…..
Posted: June 6, 2013 Filed under: News Leave a comment »
….and I crack myself up just saying that. How many times in your life can you say “I tweeted NASA tonight” ????
My list of Top 10 Coolest Things I ever did just got altered a bit. Tonight, I watched the count down to a rocket launch on my iPad, and as soon it lifted off, I ran outside with my trusty cell phone camera because I only had 120 seconds to catch it as it zoomed by my house! I knew it had lifted off from seeing it on NASA TV (yes, really), and I knew that it had left Virginia because the Coupongy Correspondent in Herndon, Virginia texted a resounding “Holy Crap” as it flew by her!
Click here to listen to the T-1:30 countdown! Don’t blink during the 10 second countdown, or you will miss it. I had no idea something that big could move that fast!
This is what the control center looked like right after liftoff. It made me feel so insignificant.
And, this is what it looked like to the lens on my iPhone. Even more insignificant.
It’s there, I swear. This is what it looked like…..
I found this picture on Yahoo – it’s exactly what it looked like to me tonight.
Bravo NASA. Bravo.
How About Another Try At Seeing A Rocket Launch?
Posted: June 5, 2013 Filed under: News Leave a comment »The sudden postponement of a rocket launch in Virginia on Tuesday night gives New Jerseyans a second chance to see the craft makes its way towards space tonight.
Tuesday night’s launch was postponed 15 minutes before liftoff due to insufficient time to cool the instruments on the payload down to the required temperatures before launch according to NASA.
The launch is scheduled for between 11:00 a.m. and midnight tonight for the Cosmic Infrared Background ExpeRIment (CIBER) tonight between 11 p.m. and midnight from the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on a Black Brant XII suborbital sounding rocket according to NASA. Southern & central counties in New Jersey will be able to see the rocket head into space in the eastern sky120 seconds after launch.
There is a window to launch until June 10.
CIBER will allow scientists to study when the first stars and galaxies formed in the universe and how brightly they burned their nuclear fuel.
The launch can be watched via live video stream here starting at 10 p.m . I watched this last night so I would know exactly when to go outside with my camera. It was fascinating.
Want To See A Rocket Launch Tonight?
Posted: June 4, 2013 Filed under: News Leave a comment »
The Cosmic Infrared Background ExpeRIment (CIBER) will launch tonight between 11 p.m. and midnight from the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on a Black Brant XII suborbital sounding rocket according to NASA. Southern & central counties in New Jersey will be able to see the rocket head into space 120 seconds after launch.
CIBER will allow scientists to study when the first stars and galaxies formed in the universe and how brightly they burned their nuclear fuel.
The launch can be watched via live video stream starting at 10 p.m . Click here to watch.
Or, go outside and watch it, and take a picture or video, and send it to me so I can share it with everyone. I will be outside watching. Hopefully, it won’t be a big no-show like The Northern Lights were a few weeks ago.
Want To Be An Extra In A New Feature Film?
Posted: May 23, 2013 Filed under: News Leave a comment »
The feature film, “REMORSE” is looking for volunteer extras for the project.
These are non-union extras.
The film will be shooting in the Hatboro PA area May 28, 2013 through June 20, 2013.
All ages (over age 18) and all types are needed. You will only be needed for 1 (or maybe 2) days of shooting within that time frame.
If you can help out this project, please email to:remorsecasting@gmail.com
Be sure to include a snapshot of yourself, and have your name and phone number in the body of the email.
You MUST have a CAR to get to this location! Please do not submit unless you have a car and can get to HATBORO, PA.
No phone calls please.
Click here for more information.
4,000 Job Openings At Six Flags Great Adventure
Posted: February 13, 2013 Filed under: News Leave a comment »
JACKSON — The state’s largest seasonable employer is hiring.
Six Flags Great Adventure canceled its Feb. 9 job fair because of the rain, snow, and general mess created by Mother Nature.
The company, however, has not given up on the event.
Applicants interested in filling one of the park’s 4,000 positions for the 2013 season can attend the Feb. 16 job fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Before attending, applicants must visit www.sixflagsjobs.com to complete an online application.
Officials with Six Flags said the company is offering many positions and paid internships, and provides team members benefits that include flexible hours, advancement opportunities, health and medical benefits, reward and recognition programs, scholarships, free park admission, and incentives from area businesses.
The park, located in a sprawling rural area in neighboring Ocean County off Route 537, has been a traditional summer employer for thousands of area residents.
Six Flags has positions open in the following areas: merchandise; games; park services; loss prevention and security; landscaping; human resources; food service; safari; marketing; cash control; ride operations; lifeguards; entertainment; and admissions and guest relations.
The company also is looking for enthusiastic candidates of all ages and backgrounds, including students, teachers, stay-at-home parents, retirees, and second-wage earners interested in pursuing careers in occupations such as marketing, accounting, criminal justice, theater arts, human resources, hospitality and business management, horticulture and zoology.
Great Adventure’s season kicks off March 23 and runs on a varied schedule through Oct. 27. Visit www.sixflags.com for more information.
The facility escaped the brunt of Superstorm Sandy, which slammed into the Jersey shore in October and left a legacy of damage.
“Since we are inland, we were not affected by the storm surge that caused all the coastal … damage,” said park spokeswoman Kristin B. Siebeneicher, a Mount Laurel resident. “We were very fortunate. There was no flooding and just park cleanup. All of our rides, animals and buildings are secure, and our 2013 construction plans continue as scheduled.”
The park also is moving forward with initiatives for drawing more customers.
Last year, Six Flags announced that an enhanced safari attraction and a water-slide complex will be among the thrills debuting at the park this year. The Safari Off Road Adventure will be blended with the theme park into one 510-acre attraction that will operate beginning Memorial Day, the company said. Also, the Big Wave Racer, a face-first toboggan ride, will round out the features at the Hurricane Harbor water park. Officials touted the developments as the park’s “most dramatic transformation” in the 13 years since Hurricane Harbor was added. The park is best known for its 13 roller coasters and wild animals attraction. – phillyburbs.com
Baltimore Orioles Holding Tryouts For Ballgirls And Ballboys Saturday, March 9th
Posted: February 8, 2013 Filed under: News 1 Comment »
The Orioles have announced they will conduct an open tryout to find ballgirls and ballboys for the 2013 season at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday, March 9. The judges will include members of the Orioles’ front office, MASN broadcaster JIM HUNTER and former Orioles catcher CHRIS HOILES, as well as REAGAN WARFIELD of MIX 106.5 and GREG CARPENTER of LITE 101.9.
Outgoing and athletic men and women ages 18 and older who are interested in serving as ballboys and ballgirls for the Orioles during the upcoming 2013 season are invited to try out for a position at Oriole Park beginning at noon on March 9.
Those interested should dress casually, bring their own gloves, and use the Home Plate Plaza entrance to Oriole Park on the southwest corner of the ballpark. Resumes are also recommended. Complimentary parking will be available in Lot A.
In addition to being able to handle a glove and field ground balls, interested candidates should be personable, customer-service oriented and available to work the entire 2013 season. Baltimore Orioles
Army – Navy Game Pep Rally And Game Details
Posted: December 6, 2012 Filed under: General Information, News Leave a comment »
The 113th Annual Army-Navy Game Returns To Philadelphia On Saturday, December 8 At Lincoln Financial Field
One of the greatest rivalries in all of sports, the 2012 Army-Navy Game will be the 84th played in Philadelphia. Tickets are limited, so move quickly! (Photo by by A. Sinagoga)
One of the nation’s most beloved sporting events, the annual Army-Navy game, returns to Lincoln Financial Field on December 8, marking the 84th time the game has been played in Philadelphia.
While always an intense matchup, this year’s game has even more riding on it than usual. For the first time since 2005, the Commander-in-Chief’s trophy — given to the winner of the round robin played out among the nation’s service academies — will be awarded to the team that wins the Army/Navy bout.
Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m., but the gates open at 11 a.m. and fans are strongly encouraged to arrive early. Tickets are limited (so move quickly) and are available at http://www.ticketmaster.com.
Army-Navy Pep Rally: On Friday, December 7 at 12:00 noon at Liberty Place (17th & Market Streets), fans are invited to join cheerleaders and pep bands to get fired up for the big game.
The game will be televised nationally by CBS and carried worldwide by Westwood One and Armed Forces Radio. Locally, the game will be broadcast live on CBS-3 TV and 97.5 The Fanatic.
2012 Army-Navy Game
When: Saturday, December 8, 3 p.m.
Where: Lincoln Financial Field
Cost: Tickets are limited and begin at $75
More info: http://www.phillylovesarmynavy.com
Beef Tongue Recalled – Tonsils Possibly Still Attached
Posted: November 10, 2012 Filed under: News Leave a comment »
 November 10th, 2012
12:11 AM ET
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday that Black Earth Meat Market Inc. is recalling approximately 99 pounds of beef tongue products because they may not have had the tonsils completely removed.
Regulations require that cattle of all ages must have their tonsils removed, as they are a specified risk material: tissues that are known to contain the infective agent in cattle infected with Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy or mad cow disease. There is no indication that any of the cattle involved displayed any signs of BSE. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Bartlett Durand, Managing Member, at 608-767-3940. Fast facts on mad cow disease: Eating contaminated meat or some other animal products from cattle that have bovine spongiform encephalopathy is thought to be the cause of the fatal brain disease in humans that is called variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. The fatal disease was blamed for the deaths of 150 people in Britain, where there was an outbreak in the 1980s and 1990s. In people, symptoms of the disease include psychiatric and behavioral changes, movement deficits, memory disturbances and cognitive impairments. BSE can cause infected animals to display nervousness or aggression, difficulty in coordination and standing up, decreased milk production or loss of body weight, according to the agency. It is usually transmitted between cows through the practice of recycling bovine carcasses for meat and bone meal protein, which is fed to other cattle. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the odds of a person contracting mad cow disease, even after consuming contaminated products, are less than one in 10 billion. Unlike most other meat-borne illnesses, such as those caused by E.-coli bacteria, cooking does not kill the infectious agent that causes mad cow disease. Consumers who wish to exercise extra caution can follow the advice presented by the Web-based consumer advocacy group Consumeraffairs.com, which advises the avoidance of brains, neck bones and beef cheeks, bone marrow and cuts of beef that are sold on the bone. The group also says to choose boneless cuts of meat and ground beef only if it has been ground in the store. Last year, 29 cases of BSE were reported worldwide, down 99% since the peak of 37,311 cases in 1992. – eatocracy.cnn.com |
Worker Cooked To Death At Bumble Bee Seafood Plant In California
Posted: October 15, 2012 Filed under: News Leave a comment »
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a 62-year-old employee was cooked to death at a Southern California seafood plant for tuna maker Bumble Bee Foods.
The Whittier Daily News reports (http://bit.ly/TmJFyv ) Jose Melena was found shortly before 7 a.m. Thursday at the plant in Santa Fe Springs.
Erika Monterroza is a spokeswoman for the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health. She says it’s unclear how the man ended up inside a cooking device called a “steamer machine.”
The state agency has launched an investigation.
Bumble Bee Foods spokesman Pat Menke expressed condolences to Melena’s family in a written statement. Menke says operations at the canning facility will be suspended until Monday. – The Big Story
