I just watched a commercial on KTLA for Blue Cross stating that 1/3 of school children in California are overweight!
This is shocking stat.
Do you know 1 of 3 kids who are overweight?
Apparently $9 million has been contributed towards programs to get our kids in shape.
More to follow.
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Wednesday, March 5, 2008
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Sunday, January 13, 2008
Joyful Foot Spa in San Gabriel, CA
Today Jennifer and I went to a new place in San Gabriel, CA.
We went to the joyful Foot Spa at 205 East Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776 Telephone 626.309.1663.
Bryan the Manager was very courteous explaining what the procedure for the foot spa would be.
While our feet soaked in tea water we received a head back, neck and shoulder massage, which lasted about 25 minutes.
Next we took our feet out of the water and we received a 35 minute foot and leg massage.
For $15+$5 tip = $40 for both of us for 1 hour. This is a great deal considering places like Burke-Williams charge up to $100 for a similar service.
We are very pleased with the results of our visit and will be sure to return. Highly recommended. My brother Dan Caballero and Monica Caballero have both been going to a place on Rosemead Blvd, that they say is really good. We may try this place the next time.
There is a trend with these foot spa places in the San Gabriel area. Bryan said there are at least 25 of these places on Las Tunas and on Valley Blvd.
We went to the joyful Foot Spa at 205 East Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776 Telephone 626.309.1663.
Bryan the Manager was very courteous explaining what the procedure for the foot spa would be.
While our feet soaked in tea water we received a head back, neck and shoulder massage, which lasted about 25 minutes.
Next we took our feet out of the water and we received a 35 minute foot and leg massage.
For $15+$5 tip = $40 for both of us for 1 hour. This is a great deal considering places like Burke-Williams charge up to $100 for a similar service.
We are very pleased with the results of our visit and will be sure to return. Highly recommended. My brother Dan Caballero and Monica Caballero have both been going to a place on Rosemead Blvd, that they say is really good. We may try this place the next time.
There is a trend with these foot spa places in the San Gabriel area. Bryan said there are at least 25 of these places on Las Tunas and on Valley Blvd.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
New Law for phones and driving
Thanks to the News-Sentinel staff for this overview of the new law coming July 1.
New cell phone laws at a glance
The countdown to New Year's came and went this week, and now a new clock is ticking: In six months, it will become illegal to drive while holding a cell phone to the ear.
In other words, you have until July 1 to buy a hands-free device, or buy a whole new phone if it doesn't work with such devices. Teenagers cannot use any communication device, even with hands-free devices.
The July 1 date has been widely publicized since the law was passed a year ago, but law enforcement officials say they are still being deluged by calls from people who think the law started this week. Some thought it started in July 2007, and some even thought it went into effect a year ago.
The bottom line is that, after July 1, if a cop sees you holding a cell phone while driving, you can be ticketed. You must use a hands-free device so that you do not have to hold the phone while driving.
Most phones have a place to plug in an earpiece, and many now use Bluetooth technology, which does not require wires. Headphones won't work, as California law does not allow drivers to use headphones on both ears.
But teenagers don't need to bother investing in hands-free equipment — on July 1 it will become illegal for those under age 18 to use any kind of communication device while driving.
The only exception to both laws is during an emergency.
The base fine for each offense starts at $20, which doesn't sound too steep, but that doesn't count various state and court fees. Once they are tacked on, the total fine will be well over $50. For subsequent violations, the fine will more than double.
— News-Sentinel staff.
New cell phone laws at a glance
The countdown to New Year's came and went this week, and now a new clock is ticking: In six months, it will become illegal to drive while holding a cell phone to the ear.
In other words, you have until July 1 to buy a hands-free device, or buy a whole new phone if it doesn't work with such devices. Teenagers cannot use any communication device, even with hands-free devices.
The July 1 date has been widely publicized since the law was passed a year ago, but law enforcement officials say they are still being deluged by calls from people who think the law started this week. Some thought it started in July 2007, and some even thought it went into effect a year ago.
The bottom line is that, after July 1, if a cop sees you holding a cell phone while driving, you can be ticketed. You must use a hands-free device so that you do not have to hold the phone while driving.
Most phones have a place to plug in an earpiece, and many now use Bluetooth technology, which does not require wires. Headphones won't work, as California law does not allow drivers to use headphones on both ears.
But teenagers don't need to bother investing in hands-free equipment — on July 1 it will become illegal for those under age 18 to use any kind of communication device while driving.
The only exception to both laws is during an emergency.
The base fine for each offense starts at $20, which doesn't sound too steep, but that doesn't count various state and court fees. Once they are tacked on, the total fine will be well over $50. For subsequent violations, the fine will more than double.
— News-Sentinel staff.
Friday, December 7, 2007
California Hall of Fame 2007
California Hall of Fame - Class Of 2007:
Ansel Adams
Best known for his dramatic photographs of the American West, Ansel Adams achieved a popularity that few other photographers have known. Dedicated to wilderness preservation, he succeeded in changing the way Americans perceived their natural environment.
Milton Berle
Milton Berle (Berlinger), who became known as "Mr. Television" for his role in popularizing the new medium, had a career that was one of the longest and most varied in show business, spanning silent film, vaudeville, radio, motion pictures and television.
Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs is the CEO of Apple, which he co-founded in 1976. Apple leads the industry in innovation with its award-winning desktop and notebook Mac computers, OS X operating system, and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also leading the digital music revolution with more than 100 million of its iPod portable music players sold and more than 2.5 billion songs legally downloaded from its iTunes online store.
Willie Mays
To many, Willie Mays is the greatest all-around baseball player in history, excelling in hitting for average, hitting for power, fielding, throwing and base running. During 22 seasons of major league play, the "Say Hey Kid" hit 660 home runs, putting him in fourth place for the all-time home run record.
Robert Mondavi
Robert Mondavi, a global symbol of American wine and food, introduced technical improvements and marketing strategies that brought worldwide recognition to the wines of California's Napa Valley.
Rita Moreno
Rita Moreno is one of the few performers to have won all four of the most prestigious showbusiness awards: the Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and Tony.
Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson will always be remembered as the civil rights pioneer who broke baseball's color barrier. When he stepped up to the plate for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, he became the first black player to play modern-day Major League Baseball.
Jonas Salk
Jonas Salk became an international hero when he developed the first successful vaccine against polio, which once crippled or killed thousands every year. Thanks to his work and that of others in the field, the disease has been nearly eradicated today. He never patented the vaccine, nor did he earn any money from his discovery, preferring to see it distributed as widely as possible.
John Steinbeck
John Steinbeck's writing, deeply rooted in the Salinas Valley of his youth, earned him worldwide recognition. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1962 for "his realistic as well as imaginative writings, distinguished by a sympathetic humor and a keen social perception."
Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor has been enchanting audiences for more than 60 years. Born in England of American parents, Taylor relocated with her family to Los Angeles during World War II. Stunningly beautiful even as a child, she soon caught Hollywood's attention, and in 1944, "National Velvet" catapulted her to stardom. She went on to star in more than 50 more films. Nominated five times, she won Best Actress Academy Awards for "Butterfield 8" (1960) and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" (1966). One of her most famous roles remains "Cleopatra" (1963), in which she became the first actress to earn $1 million for a film.
Earl Warren
One of the most influential Supreme Court Chief Justices in U.S. history, Earl Warren created fundamental and lasting changes in American society. Born March 19, 1891, in Los Angeles, Warren was the son of immigrant parents. As a youth in Bakersfield, he worked summers for Southern Pacific Railroad. He later said that his progressive political and legal attitudes were the result of seeing firsthand the lives and struggles of working people.
John Wayne
Appearing in more than 175 films during a career that spanned a half-century, John Wayne became the personification of the Western hero and an American icon. Nearly 30 years after his death, he still consistently ranks among the most popular movie stars of all time.
Tiger Woods
Born and raised in Southern California, Tiger Woods dreamed of being the world's best golfer from the time he was a child. Encouraged by his father, also a golfer, he revealed his talents early, swinging his way onto television with Bob Hope at age 2, and making it into Golf Digest magazine at age 5.
More Resources:
www.CaliforniaMuseum.org
Ansel Adams
Best known for his dramatic photographs of the American West, Ansel Adams achieved a popularity that few other photographers have known. Dedicated to wilderness preservation, he succeeded in changing the way Americans perceived their natural environment.
Milton Berle
Milton Berle (Berlinger), who became known as "Mr. Television" for his role in popularizing the new medium, had a career that was one of the longest and most varied in show business, spanning silent film, vaudeville, radio, motion pictures and television.
Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs is the CEO of Apple, which he co-founded in 1976. Apple leads the industry in innovation with its award-winning desktop and notebook Mac computers, OS X operating system, and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also leading the digital music revolution with more than 100 million of its iPod portable music players sold and more than 2.5 billion songs legally downloaded from its iTunes online store.
Willie Mays
To many, Willie Mays is the greatest all-around baseball player in history, excelling in hitting for average, hitting for power, fielding, throwing and base running. During 22 seasons of major league play, the "Say Hey Kid" hit 660 home runs, putting him in fourth place for the all-time home run record.
Robert Mondavi
Robert Mondavi, a global symbol of American wine and food, introduced technical improvements and marketing strategies that brought worldwide recognition to the wines of California's Napa Valley.
Rita Moreno
Rita Moreno is one of the few performers to have won all four of the most prestigious showbusiness awards: the Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and Tony.
Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson will always be remembered as the civil rights pioneer who broke baseball's color barrier. When he stepped up to the plate for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, he became the first black player to play modern-day Major League Baseball.
Jonas Salk
Jonas Salk became an international hero when he developed the first successful vaccine against polio, which once crippled or killed thousands every year. Thanks to his work and that of others in the field, the disease has been nearly eradicated today. He never patented the vaccine, nor did he earn any money from his discovery, preferring to see it distributed as widely as possible.
John Steinbeck
John Steinbeck's writing, deeply rooted in the Salinas Valley of his youth, earned him worldwide recognition. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1962 for "his realistic as well as imaginative writings, distinguished by a sympathetic humor and a keen social perception."
Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor has been enchanting audiences for more than 60 years. Born in England of American parents, Taylor relocated with her family to Los Angeles during World War II. Stunningly beautiful even as a child, she soon caught Hollywood's attention, and in 1944, "National Velvet" catapulted her to stardom. She went on to star in more than 50 more films. Nominated five times, she won Best Actress Academy Awards for "Butterfield 8" (1960) and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" (1966). One of her most famous roles remains "Cleopatra" (1963), in which she became the first actress to earn $1 million for a film.
Earl Warren
One of the most influential Supreme Court Chief Justices in U.S. history, Earl Warren created fundamental and lasting changes in American society. Born March 19, 1891, in Los Angeles, Warren was the son of immigrant parents. As a youth in Bakersfield, he worked summers for Southern Pacific Railroad. He later said that his progressive political and legal attitudes were the result of seeing firsthand the lives and struggles of working people.
John Wayne
Appearing in more than 175 films during a career that spanned a half-century, John Wayne became the personification of the Western hero and an American icon. Nearly 30 years after his death, he still consistently ranks among the most popular movie stars of all time.
Tiger Woods
Born and raised in Southern California, Tiger Woods dreamed of being the world's best golfer from the time he was a child. Encouraged by his father, also a golfer, he revealed his talents early, swinging his way onto television with Bob Hope at age 2, and making it into Golf Digest magazine at age 5.
More Resources:
www.CaliforniaMuseum.org
Friday, November 30, 2007
Rain in LA
So we are getting some rain this morning. Friday November 30, 2007. Around 5am it started drizzling in Pasadena, CA. It is cloudy and overcast at this time. No rain right now. But the streets are wet. More to follow later. This is a good sign for Southern California which is experiencing a severe drought.
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