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CONGRATULATIONS GEORGE FERNANDEZ!!!

Please take a moment to congratulate our friend George Fernandez for passing his Health Insurance License!!! AND being nominated as the YOUNGEST Governor's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs (GACLA) Commissioner. WOO HOO!!! Drinks are on George!!

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�Hazte amiga de tus defectos!

Life&Beauty Weekly: Ser feliz �Hazte amiga de tus defectos!

By Cynthia Hanson for Life&Beauty Weekly

�Pones toda tu energía en luchar por ser perfecta en tu casa y en tu trabajo? �Te vuelves loca si tu casa no

PETA CALLS ON FEDS TO INVESTIGATE TWO BISON DEATHS AT HERSHEY'S ZOOAMERICA

Hershey, Pa. � PETA sent a formal complaint to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeking an investigation into the deaths of two bison at ZooAmerica in Hershey. On the afternoon of September 7, the facility's failure to relocate animals in the face of flood warnings resulted in the drowning

Netflix Separates DVD-by-Mail and Streaming Services

Netflix announced that it�s splitting up its services into two separate companies. The DVD-by-mail service will now be known as Qwikster, while online streaming service will keep the Netflix moniker. Qwikster will also rent videogames, but having two separate sites and services could drive away even

The 411 on Prepaid Cards

According to Gail Cunningham, spokesperson for the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, we live in a credit-dominated society. "Without a checking or savings account," she says, "it's difficult to cash payroll, Social Security and unemployment checks; you need a credit or debit card to shop

In Our Flood Recovery, We Should Make Use of These Tips

As we prepare to recover from the flooding of the Harrisburg and York area, many points of interest need to be noted in the water-borne and emergency power risks that exist to protect the public and especially those who suffer from lung disease: The greatest health risk in this emergency may

IF IT�S NOT .GOV, IT�S NOT SOCIAL SECURITY

When you go on a road trip, you need to follow the signs to arrive at the right place. Going online can be very much the same. Look for the �.gov� at the end of the web address � if it isn�t .gov, it isn�t the real Social Security website � www.socialsecurity.gov. Countless consumers

Water. Rest. Shade - Work can't get done without them

Heat illness can be deadly. Every year, thousands of workers become sick from heat exposure on the job. Some of these workers even die. These illnesses and deaths are preventable. Who is affected? Workers exposed to hot and humid conditions are at risk of heat illness, especially those doing

Plan to Be Spontaneous This Summer

For many families, summer is the time to hit the open road and see the country. However, there is a lot of pressure for parents to take their children everywhere, see everything and keep a tight schedule, according to �Family Adventure Mom,� Deborah Geigis Berry. �The one thing many of us do

Gearing Up for Summer Fun

Summer is the perfect time of year for outdoor entertaining. But before you start planning the menus and guest lists, make sure your house and yard are ready to take on the fun. �Your grill, outdoor power equipment and appliances play a big part in your summer routines,� said Jamie Breneman,

Preparing for severe weather

No matter where you live, you need to be prepared to deal with severe weather. If you have children, get them involved in planning and preparing � it will help them learn what to do to stay safe. They can help pack emergency kits and make lists of other items such as books and games to keep them

Social Security�s Online Retirement Estimator Available in Spanish at www.segurosocial.gov

Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, announced that the agency�s most popular online service � the Retirement Estimator � is now available in Spanish at www.segurosocial.gov/calculador. The Retirement Estimator uses a person�s own Social Security earnings record to provide immediate

Get Your Home Winter-Ready

As temperatures dip and snow flakes start to fall, your home will require extra maintenance to keep it in shape throughout the winter. Here are a few simple steps you can take to prepare your home for colder weather. Smart Stock Up: Check shovels, snow blowers and ice scrapers to ensure they

Use the Right Tools for Autumn To-Do Lists

Ask any homeowner and he or she is bound to have a to-do list of little chores around the house that need to get done. These tasks are made much easier with the right tools. Depending on individual skill level, many homeowners already have basic tools on hand, such as hammers and screwdrivers.

6 Tips for Saying Goodbye to Morning Sickness

Babies are expensive to begin with, so who wants to dish out extra money to get rid of morning sickness symptoms? Before you head out to pick up preggo pops or sea-sickness bands, you might want to give the following ideas a try: 1. Make sure your stomach is never completely empty. Keep a snack

Whats New with Childhood Vaccinations?

Each year, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices issues new guidelines for childhood vaccines. The goal of the guidelines is to lower rates of illnesses that can be prevented with vaccines. The 2010 guidelines, which appear in the January issue of the journal Pediatrics, were approved by

Easy Ways To Better Your Community

Small town, big city, the suburbs or the country - no matter where you live, youre part of a local community. Without realizing it, you can have a big impact on your community by the everyday choices that you make. And a thriving local community is good for everyone who lives there.

Why You

Pennsylvanians Reminded to Apply by Jan. 1 for 2010 Dog Licenses

Dog owners across Pennsylvania are reminded to apply for mandatory 2010 dog licenses before the Jan. 1 deadline, Deputy Secretary for Dog Law Enforcement Jessie Smith said today.

�Obtaining a license is a quick, easy way to help ensure the safety of man�s best friend,� said Smith. �Not only

The Heart of the Holidays

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- When it comes to the holidays, Hispanic families have always relied on traditions to celebrate the season. Whether attending Posadas, preparing special family recipes, or just getting together to share memories, traditions strengthen

HOLIDAYS SERVE AS BIG WAKE UP CALL THAT OLDER FAMILY MEMBERS NEED HELP

(November 2009) - The holiday season may be one of the few times families get together and realize their elderly loves ones are in deep trouble and need immediate help. Adult children who may not live nearby are often shocked to come home to a holiday heartbreak with deteriorating relatives they

Counting (and Eating!) Your Blessings: How You Can Enjoy the Bounty of Fall Foods With Your Toddler

Santa Barbara, CA (November 2009)�During the month of November, many families are eagerly awaiting what is perhaps the most anticipated meal of the year. If you�re the parent of a toddler, your thoughts of Thanksgiving dinner might be very similar to how the Pilgrims and Indians felt as they shared

RECENT STUDIES SHOW DAD MAY NEED HELP BUT WON'T ASK FOR IT

Towson, Md. - June 2009 - The new tie and golf balls are a nice gesture, but this Father's Day Dad might need a gift society has conditioned him not to ask for- HELP! This could mean a helper to do simple tasks dad can no longer manage or a companion to help dad socialize and relieve depression and

How to Protect Your Children Online

Mary Kay Hoal tried everything she could to keep her daughter off of myspace.

She forbade her from using the site, put password locks on the computer and even blocked the site. Still, her daughter found ways to access the popular social networking site. Hoal�s concerns stemmed from

Use children�s allowance to teach valuable money skills

When it comes to children�s allowances, many parents struggle with which approach to take. Some link allowances to completion of chores; others feel they shouldn�t be tied to completing tasks, but rather, be an opportunity for kids to begin to learn money-management skills that will serve them later

New El Chavo Toy Line Debuts in Time for Three Kings Day

Just in time for Three Kings Day, "El Chavo," the namesake character of the beloved Latino children's television program, comes to life this holiday season in a new toy line hitting Target stores exclusively.

Starting today, Latino moms, dads, abuelos and abuelas can share their love for El

DON'T HAVE ANY WHERE TO GO FOR CHRISTMAS?

St. Paul's Missionary Baptist Church will be having a free dinner from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. They are located at 1201 N. 17th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103.

Kingdom Embassy at 2111 N 4th St, Harisburg, PA 17110 will be serving a dinner from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Don't stay home alone

Teens Say Prescription Drugs Are Easier To Find Than Beer

As I was finishing writing this post, my 12-year-old son wandered into the office, and the photo and headline here grabbed his attention. We ended up having a really good chat about kids and drugs. You never know when and where these opportunities will arise! It pays to keep an eye out for those

FREE CHRISTMAS FAMILY PHOTO

From 1:00 pmto 4:00 pm, there will be an opportunity for you and your family to take a family picture together in front of the Christmas tree. This will be held at the Christ Lutheran Church at 124 S. 13th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104.

If you don't have any family pictures here is your

Family Reconciliations

Family disagreements? Mothers and daughters, brothers and sisters who no longer speak? Welcome to the brave new world of today's family. Long gone are the days when everyone agreed that father (and mother) knew best and adult children agreed on care choices for aging parents (in the family home, of

Sara Reina Alizu Aguilera, 42

Sara Alizu beloved mother and sister left behind her eight children, three sisters, three brothers, many nieces, nephews, and friends. Sara passed away on Saturday, September 27. Originally from Puerto Rican she lived in Harrisburg for the last few years. She was a great friend and sister.

There�s No Place Like (Close To) Home�

Travel doesn�t always have to be exotic. While journeys to faraway locales have their place, for most of us, balancing affordability with convenience and the chance to spend quality time with our families is the real bottom line.

In fact, sometimes the most surprising experiences can be

In Memorium Carmen J. (Judy) Arroyo

Former Resident of Harrisburg, PA died Tuesday, June 12, 2007 in Brooklyn, NY.

Carmen was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and raised her entire life in Brooklyn, New York. She was a Legal Secretary for over 30 years in both New York and Pennsylvania. She last worked for the Federal Public

YWCA Urges All to Learn the Signs of Domestic Violence

Felicia Frezell is alive today because of a secret she shared with her children. Two days before her estranged husband broke into their home with the intention of killing her, the local YWCA gave her six cell phones. She told her children to keep the phones a secret from their father and everyone

Summer Camps

School is over, but you still have to go to work and you have no idea where to take the kids to keep them busy. We are sure they are starting to get tired of going to Abuelita or Titi�s house. Here is a list of some summer camps available in the area. A more comprehensive list is available in the

What Does It Mean to be a Father?

(CL) "King of the castle, head of household, leader of a village" or "A male who has who has propagated one or more children" are just a few of the ways that Le Petit Larousse defines the word "father". However, all men - especially those who are parents- know that the word father means much more

�NECESITAS AYUDA CONTRA LA VIOLENCIA DOMESTICA?

�NECESITAS AYUDA CONTRA LA VIOLENCIA DOMESTICA?

Todos los servicios dentro del YWCA of the Greater Harrisburg centro son gratis. Nuestros servicios fomentan seguridad, independencia, y bienestar física y emocional. Cada cliente tiene acceso a una cantidad grande de servicios comprensivos

Espanol: Proyecto de Victimas Silenciosas

En 1990, un grupo de mujeres, molestas acerca del creciente número de mujeres de Minnesota que estaban siendo acecinadas por sus parejas, se reunieron conjuntamente con otras asociaciones de mujeres para formar la �Asociación de Artitas en Contra de la Violencia Doméstica.� Ellos sintieron la

Silent Witness Project

In 1990, a group of women, upset about the growing number of women in Minnesota being murdered by their partners, joined together with several women�s organizations to form Arts Action Against Domestic Violence. They felt an urgency to do something that would speak out against the escalating

English Version: Domestic Violence and its Effects

Domestic violence touches all realms of society�rich, poor, young, old�and all races, including Latinos. While the majority of victims of domestic violence are women, men can also be victims. The YWCA of Greater Harrisburg worked with over 2700 victims last year in Dauphin County alone. They have

A MOTHER�S DAY STORY

Mother�s Day will be celebrated May 14, 2006. As I was doing research on what I can tell other�s what �nice� things they can do for their mother I started thinking about my own mother. My relationship with my mother has not always been easy. While I love her deeply, there have been issues from

LATINO YOUTH: MAKING A DIFFERENCE

A lawyer, an entrepreneur, an artist, a veterinarian, and a computer engineer these are some of the career goals the youth highlighted in this month�s issue of Habla discussed with us. Many of us have heard the term, �It takes a village�, in other words their dreams are possible if the community

Un Mentor Es Un Amigo

(CL) - A primera vista, la palabra "mentor" nos puede parecer imponente, pues implica la seria responsabilidad por el bienestar de otra persona. Los mentores son ejemplos y proveedores de consejos, entre otras misiones. Sin embargo, cuando se llega a la realidad de la cuestión, los mentores son sólo

Start Early to Teach Youngsters the Value of Money

CL - Just as you teach your children morality, physical health, grooming and similar lessons, you should also prepare them for the world by talking to them about why we pay taxes, as well as money matter in general.

To help with the process, here are some tips courtesy of the

Being My Mother�s Daughter

Many people in the community may know Danna González-McIntire as a community helper, festival planner, the ultimate party planner and one of the masterminds behind El Sabor Latino. I know her as my mom and the ultimate party planner.

My name is Dania, I'm 15 years old and I go to Central

2005 Excellence in Parenting Awards

Douglas and Fidelia Friedman of Harrisburg, PA have been married for 17 years and have 3 children � Samuel, 16, Eric, 13 and Rebecca, 10 years old. They met in Mexico City, where both at the time were journalists. Their home is one where tolerance and love for differences in people is the norm. He