Category Archives: Lofty Matters

Tennessee

We just found out that we will be heading to Tennessee for a visit this September! The town that we will be in looks like a charming forest-mountain city with plenty of things to do for both the kids and … Continue reading

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Introducing…The ‘First Comet of the Century’.

The Hubble Space Telescope has provided astronomers their best view yet of Comet ISON, which experts believe could light up the sky in amazing ways sometime during 2013. The image of Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON) was photographed on April 10, … Continue reading

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Mothers Day 2013

It’s just about time for every mother’s favorite day of the year! Mothers Day! So, have you gotten around to buying those flowers or jewelry yet? Our moms have done so much for us from the moment we were created, … Continue reading

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Re-Opening of the Statue of Liberty

Almost eight months after the strong winds and flooding in New York due to Hurricane Sandy caused damage to this spectacular landmark, The Statue of Liberty is set to re-open on the Fourth of July of Summer 2013. According to … Continue reading

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Online Board Games

It’s fun to play board games with the fam on family game night. Pulling out the popcorn and several of the good old classic board games. It’s a great time to bond with your kids and do something free and … Continue reading

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The Sun!

Finally! After a week of nothing but rain, rain, and more rain; the sun is finally out today and the temps have managed to climb to above 50! This seems like one of those days to go outside and soak … Continue reading

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British Boy Rows to Rescue Couple from Capsized Boat

A 10-year-old British boy is a hero after he rowed his 8-foot boat out to rescue a couple whose boat had capsized. He reached them and towed them to safety. Stuart Crang was fishing when he saw Richard Brown and … Continue reading

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Google Hunts Crime

How’s this for an interesting development on Google’s activities? Now, instead of just browsing the internet looking to buy motorcycle helmet, there’s crime-fighting afoot, too. Check out Google Ideas. This is Google’s in-house think tank. The plans? It will now … Continue reading

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Free Wi-Fi Catches on With Subway Riders

One month after its inception, New York city commuters are happy to connect when their trains head underground with Wi-Fi. The new service is part of a $200 million plan to connect the subway with Wi-Fi. Transit Wireless is working … Continue reading

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Parents Kept Graduate’s Gift a Secret for 13 Years

Forget about tech gifts like a barcode scanner for your graduate. Make a lasting impression with a personal gift like this instead. A graduate recently received a gift from her parents — the Dr. Seuss classic “Oh the Places You’ll … Continue reading

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