New advice is for all children up to age 18 to get the flu shot.
According to this article, half the children who died from flu were aged 5-17. They also found that staph in conjunction with flu resulted in more difficult to treat complications.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Freecycle
Just wanted to plug this - it's kind of a barter/exchange via web. It works by using a Yahoo group. Here's the website.
You get messages about offers or wanted items in your area - the Worcester one is pretty active - maybe 50 messages a day easily. Here's the pointer to the Worcester freecycle group with instructions.
You need a Yahoo mail account, which is easy and free to setup. It can be addictive though! Don't end up with a bunch of stuff you don't need now! ;)
You get messages about offers or wanted items in your area - the Worcester one is pretty active - maybe 50 messages a day easily. Here's the pointer to the Worcester freecycle group with instructions.
You need a Yahoo mail account, which is easy and free to setup. It can be addictive though! Don't end up with a bunch of stuff you don't need now! ;)
Friday, October 3, 2008
A sad loss - my condolences
Deanna Goggins, former head of the Auburn District Nursing died this week.
My aunt who works as a home health aide knew and always spoke highly of her. She served the community in so many areas for a long time and will be missed!
My aunt who works as a home health aide knew and always spoke highly of her. She served the community in so many areas for a long time and will be missed!
100-175 MPG with this aftermarket plugin mod for Prius
Interesting product ... kind of expensive though ($10K).
Link
From the site:
Link
From the site:
* Designed for Toyota Prius, model years 2004 – 2008
* ~ 5 kWh pack
* 5.5 hour charge time
* ~ 180 pounds
* Up to 100 mpg for 30-40 miles within electrically assisted driving range
* Meets strictest emissions standards in U.S.
* Crash tested to federal new vehicle standards
* $9995 – includes 3 year standard warranty and installation
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Fighting for better school food
Check out this link and angrymoms also.
It's a story (and a documentary) of mothers who demanded (and got) better food at the schools for their kids. It turns out making the switch to better snacks and salad bars is not only quick but easy to do.
Here's a checklist for the school cafe and an action plan. Actually there are too many good links and docs to list - check em out.
It's a story (and a documentary) of mothers who demanded (and got) better food at the schools for their kids. It turns out making the switch to better snacks and salad bars is not only quick but easy to do.
Here's a checklist for the school cafe and an action plan. Actually there are too many good links and docs to list - check em out.
New turbine installed at Holy Name
Interesting to see how things pan out. Worth watching for our town too, for the private and public plans for wind here in town.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Fall fest taking shape - October 25
Keep an eye out for the Auburn fall festival. Date is Saturday October 25, 1-6PM, rain date of 26th.
It looks like there will be quite a good representation of non-profit and businesses in the area, with lots of games and raffles - a true all ages event! Watch this space and the town's website and CATV for more in the coming weeks.
It looks like there will be quite a good representation of non-profit and businesses in the area, with lots of games and raffles - a true all ages event! Watch this space and the town's website and CATV for more in the coming weeks.
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