By Sara Vigneri Hanukah is probably the least stressful holiday on the Jewish calendar, in my opinion. My plan for Hanukah is simple: buy candles, light menorah, say a blessing, done! It’s nothing compared to the endless cooking, cleaning, hosting and sitting in synagogue that goes on during the Rosh Hashana or Passover. But for Jews living in interfaith families, Hanukah ... »
By Frederick Jerant It all depends on your point of view. At ground level, “snow” can mean back-breaking shoveling, hazardous driving, fighting for parking spaces, and difficulty walking outdoors. But atop some Pennsylvania mountains, “snow” means days and nights of exhilarating fun – fast-paced skiing, tubing and snowboarding along tree-studded lanes upholstered with Natu... »
1. Given the different time zones, Santa has 31 hours to deliver gifts, but his reindeer really have to fly, since that means visiting 823 homes per second. 2. Household waste increases by 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. In the United States, trash from wrapping paper and shopping bags totals 4 million tons. 3. This year marks the 34th year that the Nat... »
by Thomas J. Schlegel, Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. The old football player always seems to come out of me when advising clients about the interplay between intellectual property (IP) law and daily business. Every successful football team is strong in the basic “blocking and tackling” fundamentals of the game. I’ve written before about basic “brand-centric” intellec... »
By Ann Wlazelek As an expert at card magic, Joseph Keppel hates to ask people to “pick a card.” So many magicians do that, he reasons, that the audience believes they know what is going to happen next. Instead, Keppel opens a new deck of cards, takes out four aces and turns them into kings in front of people’s noses. The trick might take a lot longer to learn, he said, but... »
Empowering persons with disabilities to choose independence. By Nancy Moffett Imagine you’re a young adult with a disability. You have graduated from high school or gone as far in your schooling as you can. What’s next… a job?… a place to live on your own?… what are your goals as you transition into adulthood? These are important questions that all young adults face,... »
Dear Readers, The holidays are a magical time of year. Sure there are parties, presents and plentiful indulgences. Our celebrating usually includes feasting, four-day weekends and football games. But what makes the magic is the time we spend with our family and friends to give thanks for the blessings in our lives. Soon the holidays will be in full swing and Americans will... »
By Ann Wlazelek For years, my husband and I spent New Year’s Eve at home, playing games with family or watching the ball drop in Times Square on TV. The next day we ate pork and sauerkraut in the Pennsylvania German tradition for luck. It might not have been the most exciting or glamorous way to welcome the New Year but we were safe from drunken drivers and in the company... »
By Carole Gorney It’s that time of year again, and everyone is making preparations for the sumptuous family feast at Thanksgiving. Since no one ever wants to run out of food on the holiday, more is usually prepared than the guests can possibly eat. So there is the annual dilemma of what to do with the leftovers. After all, there is a limit to the times you can eat warmed o... »
Incorporated on May 6, 1901, Northampton was originally named the “Borough of Alliance” in reference to its unification of several smaller communities and hamlets, the two largest of which were Northampton and Siegfried in eastern Allen Township. But while the name had symbolic meaning, “Alliance” never gained popular support. Instead, the post offices in Northampton and ... »
