tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19862578631012311492012-02-02T08:44:38.122-08:00World Love MagazinesHome decor magazine, houses of dream, Love Home, Business at home services, health services,Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.comBlogger6271100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-72145429001038712132012-01-31T09:00:00.000-08:002012-01-31T09:00:13.427-08:00Become stock broker and good sellingNowaday, strike choice to be an good stock breaker is a dominant. People who love stockbroker will do anything to get successful.. read the tips that i've found, later i will be trying. read more how become a stock broker.Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-10157771619804314432012-01-26T19:17:00.001-08:002012-01-26T19:17:16.829-08:00Cape Cod Home DecorIf you prefer your home to have that old world charm and exhibit a warm, cozy and inviting feel, Cape Cod decor is ideal for you! This type of decor is very commonly seen in the houses in the eastern part of the United States, however now, due to its simple, at the same time, unique look, it has caught the fancy of modern interior decorators everywhere. This traditional decor is now being Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-80049564176689198262011-10-26T08:49:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:39.395-08:00Safety First on HalloweenJust because Halloween celebrates all things scary, doesn't mean you want any safety scares of your own. Use these tips from USA.gov to make sure you and your family have a fun and safe holiday.<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> /* Style Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-85362300164072210212011-08-15T06:43:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:39.484-08:00HEALTH COVERAGE TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIESMEDICAID & THE CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP) offer free or low-cost health coverage to children and families. If you are eligible for health coverage from your employer, but are unable to afford the premiums, some States have premium assistance programs that can help pay for coverage. These States use funds from their Medicaid or CHIP programs to help people who are eligible for Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-9446771032282680182011-07-29T09:57:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:39.503-08:00Stay Safe during a Lightning Storm"IF THUNDER ROARS, GO INDOORS"Since thunder and lightning storms happen frequently during the summer months, FEMA offers these tips on how to avoid injury during a lightning storm:Avoid contact with corded phones.Avoid contact with electrical equipment or cords. Unplug electronic equipment well before the storm arrives because power surges from lightning can cause serious damage.Avoid contact Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-53064173140117608782011-07-27T10:04:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:39.530-08:00New Generic Drugs in 2011-2012Generic drugs can save you money. What are considered generic drugs? According to the FDA:"A generic drug is identical--or bioequivalent--to a brand name drug in dosage form, safety, strength, route of administration, quality, performance characteristics and intended use. Although generic drugs are chemically identical to their branded counterparts, they are typically sold at substantial Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-73017925461440287102011-07-26T13:33:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:39.569-08:00Back-To-School Student Health Fair August 6thMorton Plant North Bay Hospital is hosting a Back-to-School Health Fair for all Pasco County school students in grades Pre-K through12:Saturday, August 6th, 2011Morton Plant North Bay HospitalMedical Arts Building6633 Forest Avenue, New Port Richey, FLTo register, call 727-940-2804. Click here for maps and directions.The following programs will be offered free of charge:School/Sports Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-60195275350199836722011-07-19T02:08:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:26.050-08:001876 Newspaper AdvertisementTouting Pelham Manor & Huguenot Heights Association Real EstatePlease Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.Today's posting to the Historic Pelham Blog presents an image, and transcribes the text, of an advertisement published in a New York City newspaper in 1876 touting real estate in the new development in lower Westchester County being constructed by the Pelham Manor Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-67266693787335210572011-07-18T02:02:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:26.105-08:00City Island Horse Railroad Temporarily Shut Down in 1892 Over Cruelty ConcernsPlease Visit the Historic Pelham Web Site.Located at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.I have been working on a history of the "horse railroad" that once ran in the Town of Pelham from Bartow Station to the end of City Island. Today's post adds additional research to the collection I have assembled so far. At the end of this post is a list of links Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-41859478789361993982011-07-15T01:42:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:26.132-08:00Another Newspaper Account of The Pelhamville Train Wreck of 1885Please Visit the Historic Pelham Web Site.Located at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.I have written previously much about the Pelhamville Train Wreck of 1885. For a few examples, see:Monday, September 24, 2007: The Pelhamville Train Wreck of 1885Tuesday, September 25, 2007: More About the Pelhamville Train Wreck of 1885Wednesday, September Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-73278814825738063392011-07-14T02:10:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:26.158-08:00After Annexation of Part of Pelham by New York City, Mount Vernon Barbers Avoided Sunday Blue Laws by Operating in the Remainder of PelhamPlease Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings. When New York City annexed large portions of the Town of Pelham in the mid-1890s, it annexed City Island. At the time of the annexation, most Town officials -- including law enforcement officials -- lived on City Island or in other areas annexed by New York City.Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-47878336435131649642011-07-11T07:48:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:39.669-08:00Florida Kid Care - Income Eligibility 2011Are you eligible for Florida Kidcare, Medicaid, or Healthy Kids? In order to make that determination, you first need to know where your family income falls in the poverty guidelines. See the new 2011 Federal Poverty Guidelines below: The 2011 Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia Persons in family Poverty guideline 1Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-56860181657512665912011-07-08T08:44:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:39.763-08:00Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP)Affordable Healthcare InsuranceThe Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan makes health insurance available to people who have had a problem getting insurance due to a pre-existing condition. The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan: Covers a broad range of health benefits, including primary and specialty care, hospital care, Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-59644495590782353332011-07-07T08:13:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:39.795-08:00New Dietary Guidelines to Replace the Food PyramidLET'S EAT FOR THE HEALTH OF IT!Your food and activity choices each day affect your health -- how you feel today, tomorrow and in the future. The tips below are a good starting point toward a change for a healthy diet and a healthier you: Make at least half you grains whole grainsVary your veggiesFocus on fruitGet your calcium rich foods Go lean with protein Find your balance between food and Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-48366945968951946522011-06-24T10:28:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:39.920-08:0030th Commemoration of HIV/AIDSNational HIV Testing Day (NHTD): June 27 Thirty years ago this June, an article reporting the first known cases of what we now call AIDS was published in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). Since then, extraordinary progress has been made in treating and preventing HIV, and annual new infections have fallen by more than two-thirds since the height of the epidemic.Despite this Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-51133326926865598002011-06-22T13:06:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:40.111-08:00New Sunscreen Labels to Help you Get the Best ProtectionBeginning next summer the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is changing sunscreen labels to make it easier for you to pick a product that offers the protection level you want. The labels will clearly tell whether a sunscreen protects against sunburn, skin cancer and signs of premature skin aging; and whether it is a broad spectrum product.Broad spectrum sunscreens with an SPF of 15 or higher Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-91918845331238462812011-06-17T14:02:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:40.222-08:00Improve the Air Quality this SummerThe Air Quality Index is a tool used to express the local air quality on a daily basis to help you determine if there are any health risks. The AQI is expressed on a scale from 0 to 500 with the higher scores indicating greater levels of air pollution and health concerns. There are six color coded AQI categories that range from "good" to "hazardous". Follow this link to check the air quality Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-23915139579932499842011-05-24T19:37:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:33:34.068-08:00Cutbacks may jeopardize safetyI would have to complete over 150 med reviews per month to make up for revenues lost due to government cutbacks.Sue had been taking Cymbalta for fibromyalgia when she became acutely aware of an oft-forgotten ill-effect while visiting Paris. Contemplating the magnificent Eiffel tower as though it were a mere “peanut butter sandwich” (not her favourite), she realized something had gone askew.“I Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-49268529934516216902011-03-17T07:57:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:40.316-08:00Florida KidCare health insuranceChild Health InsuranceYou Can AffordThrough Florida KidCare, the state of Florida offers health insurance for children from birth through age 18, even if one or both parents are working. It includes four different parts. When you apply for the insurance, Florida KidCare will check which part your child may qualify for based on age and family income. MEDIKIDS: children ages 1 through 4.Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-18224799249242267412011-02-25T10:00:00.000-08:002012-01-26T19:41:40.438-08:00Featured Condtion/Disease: Heart DiseaseWe are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Heart Disease.DefinitionHeart disease, also called cardiac disease, is a heart defect. The word cardiac refers to the heart. Cardiac or heart disease means the heart muscle can't properly deliver oxygen and other essentials to the organs and tissues. Heart disease includes manyKitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-1414346466875315232011-02-11T10:00:00.000-08:002012-01-26T19:41:40.456-08:00Featured Condtion/Disease: SciolosisWe are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Sciolosis.DefinitionScoliosis is not a disease, but rather a word describing a condition of the spine (also called a backbone) when very curved. Some curves are normal in the spine. Some places we all usually have curves are in the neck, in the upper back and in the lower back. Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-6371954421303908182011-01-28T10:00:00.000-08:002012-01-26T19:41:40.548-08:00Featured Condition/Disease: Muscular DystrophyWe are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Muscular Dystrophy.DefinitionMuscular Dystrophy (MD) is a degenerative disease in which the muscles of the body get weaker and weaker and slowly stop working. Degenerative means the condition worsens slowly over time. Your child's muscles need many different kinds of proteins to Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-81907384519707180832011-01-14T10:00:00.000-08:002012-01-26T19:41:40.649-08:00Featured Condtion/Disease: Spina BifidaWe are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Spina Bifida.DefinitionSpina bifida, a condition present at birth, includes three kinds: Occulta, Meningocele (mild disabilities or problems later), and Myelomeningocele. This fact sheet is about the most serious -- Myelomeningocele. Spina bifida occurs while the baby is still Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-13225556319583524702011-01-05T11:31:00.000-08:002012-01-26T19:41:40.744-08:00Housing For SeniorsWhat to Look For in a Nursing HomeLooking for housing options for yourself, an aging parent, relative, or friend? Do some research first to determine what kind of assistance or living arrangement you need; what your health insurance might cover; and what you can afford. Then check here for financial assistance resources and guides for making the right choice.The following are some tips on Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-64153931405761682702010-12-31T10:00:00.000-08:002012-01-26T19:41:40.844-08:00Featured Condtion/Disease: Ear InfectionsWe are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Ear Infections.Definition Overview of Ear InfectionsThere are three main kinds of ear infections, which are called acute otitis (oh-TIE-tus) media (AOM), otitis media with effusion (uh-FEW-zhun) (OME), and otitis externa (Swimmer’s Ear). Sometimes ear infections can be painful andKitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-468808215251317632010-12-17T10:00:00.000-08:002012-01-26T19:41:40.951-08:00Featured Condtion/Disease: Type 2 DiabetesWe are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Diabetes.DefinitionDiabetes is a condition in which people have abnormally high levels of sugar (glucose) in their blood. There are two main types of diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2.Type 2 diabetes is by far the more common type of diabetes. It accounts for over 90% of all diabetes Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-66247275116355383822010-12-09T17:51:00.000-08:002012-01-26T19:33:34.103-08:00Pharmacy Profession changing by Force?Pharmacists deserve a more democratic governing model.Written by Cristina Alarcon on November 3, 2010 for CanadianHealthcareNetwork.ca I hope Manitoba pharmacists realize just how lucky they are. Their Governing Body, The Manitoba Pharmaceutical Association, is one of a kind, a pearl to be prized…As reported for Drugstore Canada by Judy Waytiuk, Manitoba pharmacists are one of the only Canadian Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-76448374870313625712010-12-09T12:57:00.000-08:002012-01-26T19:33:34.138-08:00An ecological blind spotThere is a huge effort today to protect the physical environment from the unintended effects of human activity. We have international agreements and national policies to reduce global warming by curbing excess carbon, produced as human beings pursue their material wellbeing. On a smaller scale, we each do our best to turn off the taps, turn down the lights, use public transport, cut down on the Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-47423230835823346752010-12-03T10:00:00.000-08:002012-01-26T19:41:41.180-08:00Featured Condtion/Disease: Group B StrepWe are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Group B Strep.DefinitionGroup B strep (GBS) is a type of bacteria that is often found in the vagina and rectum of healthy women. In the United States, about 1 in 4 women carry this type of bacteria. Women of any race or ethnicity can carry these bacteria. Being a carrier for Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-46932642019822579252010-11-19T10:00:00.000-08:002012-01-26T19:41:41.281-08:00Featured Condtion/Disease: HIV/AIDSWe are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is HIV/AIDS.DefinitionHIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a disease that attacks and destroys the body's immune system. The immune system is the body's defense against diseases and sickness. If the immune system does not work well, a person can develop deadly infections and Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-8177203352714080842010-11-18T16:17:00.000-08:002012-01-26T19:41:41.381-08:00Great American Smokeout! - Saturday, November 20, 2010Do you smoke and looking for help quitting? Visit the Great American Smokeout this Saturday at Krusen Park in Zephyrhills from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Admission is free for all ages. While you're there you can meet with a Tobacco Treatment Specialist and sign up for:Free Nicotine PatchesGive-a-ways and encouragementLung function tests and oral cancer screeningsInformation about nicotine addictionKitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-32749077887396857872010-11-10T13:55:00.000-08:002012-01-26T19:41:41.477-08:00Diabetes Awareness Month November is Diabetes Awareness monthThis is a time to communicate the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of diabetes prevention and control. Nearly 24 million children and adults in the U.S. are living with diabetes. If current trends continue, one out of every three children born today will face a future with the disease.*Facts: Diabetes kills more Americans every year than breast Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-42295469507197305842010-11-08T09:36:00.000-08:002012-01-26T19:41:41.577-08:00Reduced & Free Lunch in Pasco County Schools - Application & EligibilityReduced & Free School Lunch in Pasco CountyAre my children eligible for reduced or free lunch in Pasco County? The answer depends on your income. If your income is between 131% and 185% of the federal poverty guidelines then yes, they can get a reduced lunch. If your income is below 130% of the federal poverty guidelines then they can get a free lunch. For instance, a family of five with an Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-77802700005007022792010-11-05T10:00:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:41.669-08:00Featured Condtion/Disease: Immune System DisordersWe are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Immune System Disorders.DefinitionThe immune system -- your body's defense system against getting sick -- is made up of organs, tissues, cells, blood and other fluids that work together to defend the body against germs. Germs are bacteria and viruses that can harm the body. Germs Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-82526056419208931302010-10-22T10:00:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:41.770-08:00Featured Condtion/Disease: Seasonal FluWe are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Seasonal Flu.DefinitionInfluenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent seasonal flu is by getting a seasonal flu vaccination each year. Each year in theKitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-75177682344661592112010-10-21T19:56:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:33:34.167-08:00Choice impacts Everyone!Humans are notably inconsistent beings, which may account for the contradictory attitudes we currently see to the phenomenon of suicide. On the one hand, every effort is made to prevent people taking their own lives; there are safety barriers on bridges, crisis hotlines, suicide prevention programmes in schools. At the same time there are organised campaigns for assisted suicide and other forms Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-68408052157930985792010-10-21T19:47:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:33:34.186-08:00EGM Technician RegulationHere are the EGM meeting highlights re: Technician Regulation....The meeting was held in Vancouver on July 13 2010-- College of Pharmacists of BC.(click on the title to view video)Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-86150062557546747762010-10-21T08:56:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:41.789-08:00Resources for Healthy Eating and ExerciseEnjoy the benefits of a healthy weightThe National Institutes of Health encourage you to maintain a healthy weight so you can enjoy the benefits of feeling good about yourself, having more energy to enjoy life, and a lowered risk for developing serious health problems. It is important to assess your body fat, learn about the healthy foods you should eat, and find fun ways to increase your Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-48522572682582671952010-10-11T07:00:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:41.891-08:00October is Children's Health MonthChildren's Health month highlights the importance of protecting children from environmental risks. Each day you will find helpful tips and links on environmental and health topics. HOW MANY TIPS CAN YOU FOLLOW IN 31 DAYS? Children's Health Month calendar Poison Proof Your HomeCalculate your Carbon Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-43265480131204922342010-10-08T10:00:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:41.985-08:00Featured Condtion/Disease: Traumatic Brain InjuryWe are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Traumatic Brain Injury.DefinitionWhen a brain injury occurs, the functions of the neurons (nerve cells), nerve paths or parts of the brain can be affected. The affected neurons and nerve paths might be unable or have difficulty carrying the messages telling the brain what to do. Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-86400950525082467272010-10-05T16:17:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:42.080-08:00Pre-Existing Condition Insurance in FloridaHelp for Getting Medical Insurance with a Pre-Existing Condition in FloridaAs of July 1, eligible residents of Florida are able to apply for coverage through the state’s Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan program run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.To qualify for coverage:You must be a citizen or national of the United States or lawfully present in the United States.You Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-75935318753078453522010-09-26T11:15:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:33:34.202-08:00With euthanasia, ‘choice’ is a lieWith euthanasia and assisted suicide, the proponents of “choice” are rather naïve.A favourite of euthanasia proponents is the autonomy/choice argument. When not used as mere buzz words, autonomy and choice are truly signs of the rational spark that differentiates us from our pet birds and rabbits. Yet though autonomous, no man is an island.As part of the universal human family, both the way we Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-56476465978078769812010-09-24T10:00:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:42.174-08:00Featured Condtion/Disease: EpilepsyWe are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Epilesy.DefinitionEpilepsy is a condition of the brain that makes children have recurring seizures. A seizure is caused by a sudden change in the brain's normal electrical activity (similar to the way the lights flickering in a house because power lines are shaken during a storm)Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-50901284437529279822010-09-19T06:00:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:42.311-08:00Low Vision & National White Cane Awareness DaysThe Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind is hosting two events in the upcoming month: Low Vision Awareness DayOctober 5, 2010 (Tues.) from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Seventh Day Adventist Church7333 Dairy RoadZephyrhills, FL (Gall Blvd. and Pretty Pond Road)This event is open to persons who have experienced vision loss, their families and friends, and to Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-59144251657732186802010-09-14T07:59:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:42.407-08:00ADHD & Pesticides Connection?Protecting Children from PesticidesA study in the journal Pediatrics associates the potential of exposure to pesticides with cases of ADHD in the U.S. and Canada. An estimated 4.5 million children ages 5 to 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD in the US alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Research indicates that exposure to pesticides used on foods such as frozen Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-8181006578880475952010-09-10T10:00:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:42.499-08:00Featured Condtion/Disease: JaundiceWe are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Jaundice.DefinitionJaundice is the yellow color seen in the skin of many newborns. It happens when a chemical called bilirubin builds up in the baby’s blood. Jaundice can occur in babies of any race or ethnicity, regardless of skin color. Low levels of bilirubin are not a problem, butKitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-86708864397940614212010-09-02T13:10:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:42.595-08:00Medicaid Area Offices Accommodate Hearing ImpairedMedicaid Offices for Hearing-Impaired BeneficiariesThe Florida Association of the Deaf, Inc. (FAD) recently published a press release on Florida Medicaid Area Offices for beneficiaries who are hearing-impaired and need access to Medicaid services.Florida Medicaid, a form of health insurance, is a state and federal partnership overseen by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-33346935713275130932010-08-31T08:11:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:42.705-08:00Teens and Drug Abuse - Information to make healthier decisionsTeen Drug Abuse Help At Your FingertipsThe National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) statistics show a decrease in teen drug use. Despite this good news, there will be kids who will get sucked into abusing drugs. Steering clear of these dangers can be a difficult thing. NIDA's Teen web site, teens.drugabuse.gov, is a very good resource. It delivers science-based facts about how drugs affect the Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-80595337792957344922010-08-27T10:00:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:42.804-08:00Featured Condtion/Disease: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)We are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).DefinitionAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) makes it difficult for children to control their behavior and stay focused. ADHD is usually diagnosed when children first go to school, a time when they must sit for longerKitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-38533564866925094842010-08-19T18:36:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:33:34.223-08:00The end can never really justify the meansBy Cristina Alarcon, The Province, July 25, 2010 Last week, Canadian Army captain Robert Semrau was convicted of disgraceful conduct in the shooting a badly wounded Taliban insurgent in Afghanistan. But a military panel acquitted him of murder. The court martial in Gatineau, Que., had been told by an eyewitness that Capt. Semrau "could not live with himself if he left an injured human being -- Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-62826555208470607852010-08-19T18:32:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:33:34.242-08:00Pharmacy Plan will Hurt Quality ControlBy Cristina Alarcon, Special to Coquitlam NOW, August 13, 2010 Next time you walk into a drugstore, you may want to ensure your prescription has been properly filled and checked by a real apothecary -- a pharmacist, that is. And if you or your loved ones are on a complicated medication regime and technicians are doing the final check on your medicine, then perhaps you ought to be signing a Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-27615436998049305962010-08-13T14:30:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:42.905-08:00Featured Condtion/Disease: Cystic FibrosisWe are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Cystic Fibrosis.DefinitionCystic fibrosis affects the cells that produce your body's secretions (body fluids other than blood) such mucus, sweat, saliva and digestive juices (stomach acid). Normally, these secretions are thin and slippery, but in children with cystic fibrosis, a Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-44626783656374369162010-08-06T13:11:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:43.060-08:00Low-Cost Dental Healthcare HEALTHY SMILE, HEALTHY BODYThe Florida Dental Association has organized 213 dental practices which will provide free or low cost care. To find more information about this program, visit the Smile Florida Organization web site*.If you meet certain requirements and fall below a certain level of income, you may be eligible for these low cost dental services. To locate a low cost provider that Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-44277857085577785982010-07-31T10:00:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:43.164-08:00Featured Condtion/Disease: Cerebral PalsyWe are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Cerebral Palsy.DefinitionCerebral palsy is a group of problems that make it difficult for people to control their own physical movement. A child with cerebral palsy can't move muscles normally. Cerebral palsy is caused when the part of the brain that controls muscle movement Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-26283637141790183592010-07-30T09:28:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:43.262-08:00Health Care Reform for Local EmployersAre you an employer with 25 or less employee offering health care insurance or have question about what the new health care laws mean for your business? Career Central is offering three seminars in the Pasco/Hernando areas to get more information. Please RSVP as seats are limited. The dates are below:CAREER CENTRAL WEST PASCOThursday, August 5, 20109:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.4440 Grand Blvd.New Port Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-88467735018208981632010-07-26T07:41:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:43.360-08:00First Time Pasco Student - Health RequirementsDo you have a child going to a public school for the first time this year in Pasco or Florida? You will need proof that your child's immunization records are up to date and a physical. Both are sometimes referred to as "blue (for immunization) and gold (for physicals) forms". However, not all physicians or health care facilities provide proof on blue or gold forms - the schools will accept Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-51597018824955412242010-07-17T11:22:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:33:34.339-08:00Washington State victoryI was thrilled to learn that Washington State will be creating new rules for pharmacists who have conscientious objections to providing services or products they find morally objectionable. It will allow pharmacists to refuse to sell anything or provide services that go against their conscience and deeply held beliefs.The reason for the new rules was because of a lawsuit concerning a pharmacy Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-72355366609926074782010-07-16T13:38:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:43.478-08:00Featured Condtion/Disease: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum DisordersWe are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs).DefinitionFetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are a group of conditions that can occur in a person whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. These effects can include physical problems and problems with behavior and learning. Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-35327583611582451982010-07-02T10:00:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:43.581-08:00Featured Condtion/Disease: Autism Spectrum DisorderWe are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Autism Spectrum Disorder.DefinitionAutism Spectrum Disorders are a group of disorders typified by a child's problems with social skills, effective communication and behavior. Autism Spectrum Disorders make a child experience the world differently from the way most other children doKitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-66834710895024965742010-06-18T10:00:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:43.677-08:00Featured Condtion/Disease: RWIWe are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Recreational Water Illness (RWI).DefinitionRecreational water illnesses (RWIs) are illnesses that are spread by swallowing, breathing, or having contact with contaminated water from swimming pools, spas, lakes, rivers, or oceans. Recreational water illnesses can cause a wide Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-74323807560642294862010-06-15T12:12:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:43.786-08:00Oil Spill Off the Coast of FloridaMost of us are familiar with the oil spill off the coast of Louisiana. There's now a web site to track the spill's dimensions. Developed by NOAA with the EPA, U.S. Coast Guard, and the Department of Interior, the site, http://www.geoplatform.gov/gulfresponse/, offers you a “one-stop shop” for spill response information. The site integrates the latest data the federal responders have Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-48924226939764236982010-06-04T10:00:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:43.884-08:00Featured Condtion/Disease: Down SyndromeWe are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Down Syndrome.Definition:Down Syndrome is caused by having an extra chromosome. Chromosomes are part of the nucleus of the cell, containing the information that makes up a person. Individuals with Down Syndrome have 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46. A typical child has two Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-71189052083106191062010-05-25T01:59:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:26.174-08:00New York Governor Thomas Dongan Addresses Licenses to Henry Cuyler and John Pell to Purchase Land from Indians in 1686Please Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.In 1686, Governor of the Province of New York Thomas Dongan licensed John Pell to purchase from local Native Americans "all that tract or tracts" of land lying within the bounds of his Patent that were "not yet purchased of the said Indyan natives." Below is the Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-55367653205173368822010-05-24T01:40:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:26.206-08:00John Pell Takes Oath of John Clarke of West Chester on May 15, 1676Please Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.During the 1670s, John Pell served as a Justice in Westchester. Among his duties was the taking of oaths. Such an occasion occurred on May 15, 1676 when John Clarke "of West Chester" appeared before him to swear an oath regarding something that was said to him Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-4955153014375798532010-05-21T10:00:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:43.978-08:00Featured Condtion/Disease: AsthmaWe are featuring a childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Asthma.DefintionAsthma is a respiratory (the breathing system including the lungs, mouth and nose) disease. An asthma attack happens when something blocks the flow of air into the child's lungs. Asthma is different from other types of breathing problems because the block allowingKitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-2890446292256830492010-05-21T02:07:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:26.234-08:00The Announcement of President Abraham Lincoln's Assassination in Pelham, NY on April 15, 1865Please Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.Hart Island, near City Island, once was part of the Town of Pelham. During the latter part of the Civil War, Hart Island was used to house Confederate Prisoners of War. There is an interesting published account of the announcement made to the Confederate prisonersKitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-65582308060455596872010-05-20T01:31:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:26.264-08:00Description of Early Baseball Game Played at Pelham Bridge in 1878Please Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.I long have been intrigued by early references to baseball being played in Pelham. At the end of this posting is a long list of earlier postings on the subject. I have located yet another very early reference to baseball being played in Pelham. In fact, it Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-28925785031920405442010-05-19T02:03:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:26.367-08:00Obituary of Charles J. Stephens of the Pelham Manor & Huguenot Heights AssociationPlease Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.Regular readers know that for years I have researched the Pelham Manor & Huguenot Heights Association and its involvement in the development that became much of the Village of Pelham Manor. See the end of this post for a listing of recent postings on the topic.Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-58148589808490220652010-05-18T01:47:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:26.469-08:001874 Newspaper Advertisement Touting Pelham Manor and Huguenot Heights Association Real EstatePlease Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.Today's posting to the Historic Pelham Blog presents an image, and transcribes the text, of an advertisement published in a New York City newspaper in 1874 touting the benefits of purchasing lots from the new development in lower Westchester County being Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-24718000499000899912010-05-17T02:09:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:26.568-08:00Jessup Family Members Tried in 1909 to Take Back Some of the Lands Conveyed to Form the Lands Developed by the Pelham Manor and Huguenot Heights AssociationPlease Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.I have written before about the Pelham Manor & Huguenot Heights Association formed to develop lands that became much of the Village of Pelham Manor. For examples of such postings, see the listing with links at the end of today's posting.Today's posting to Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-29740987553440309242010-05-14T01:35:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:26.592-08:001885 Article on Alleged Failure to Develop Pelham Manor Said the Development "At Best Resembles the Collapse of a Wild Cat Land Scheme"Please Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.I have written much about the Pelham Manor & Huguenot Heights Association. Regular readers may recall that I have published quite a number of blog postings on the topic, including:Wed., November 11, 2009: 1874 Evening Telegram Advertisement for Pelham Manor Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-56160051727295295822010-05-13T01:56:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:26.693-08:00More on the Early History of the Pelham and City Island Horse RailroadPlease Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.For quite some time I have been working on the history of the "horse railroad" that once ran in the Town of Pelham from Bartow Station to the end of City Island. Today's post adds additional research to the collection I have assembled so far. At the end of Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-57524303724689316092010-05-12T08:05:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:44.071-08:00Upcoming Job FairCareer Central is offering a Medical Field Career Fair on Friday May 14th from 9am to noon. Employers from the medical field will be available to tell you about job openings.The Career Central office is located at4440 Grand Blvd.New Port Richey, FL 34652For more information call: (727) 484-3400 or go to their websitehttp://www.careercentral.jobsKitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-16478752988082604732010-05-12T01:51:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:26.725-08:00Fire Partly Destroyed Pelham Town Hall in 1908Please Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.Shortly after a large Republican rally in the building, a "mysterious" fire partly destroyed Pelham's Town Hall in the early morning hours of October 24, 1908. This was the predecessor to today's Town Hall.A brief article about the fire appeared in the Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-45068764532494363272010-05-11T01:47:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:26.754-08:00Mystery Solved - Pelham Town Hall That Once Stood On Shore Road Was Used as a SchoolPlease Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.For years I have struggled to resolve a mystery surrounding Pelham's Town Hall that once stood on Shore Road. An engraving showing that little brick building with its tower appears below.Many secondary authorities referenced the building as school. ReliableKitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-26044313252709617062010-05-10T02:02:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:26.866-08:001675 Sale of Horses Located in Norwalk by John Pell of "Ann Hook's Neck"Please Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.I have run across a record of an odd transaction involving John Pell, the nephew and principal legatee of Thomas Pell who acquired from Native Americans the lands that became the Manor of Pelham. On March 5, 1675, John Pell "proprietor of the Manor of Ann Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-40364545581461884792010-05-07T10:00:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:44.165-08:00Featured Condtion/Disease: Whooping CoughThis is the second post in our ongoing series about childhood/infant diseases or conditions on every other Friday. Today's topic is Whooping Cough.Defintion Pertussis (whooping cough) is very contagious and can cause serious illness―especially in infants who are too young to be fully vaccinated. Make sure your young children get their recommended five shots.SymptomsPertussis can cause serious Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-70699104417042491132010-05-07T07:00:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:44.258-08:00U.S. Health Care ReformCurious about the new health care laws recently enacted by President Obama? Below is a break down by year from the myfloridacfo site, located here. 2010 People with health insurance Insurers may not arbitrarily cancel your coverage when you get sick, except in cases of fraud. (effective September 23, 2010) Insurers may not impose lifetime coverage limits and, until 2014, may only set Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-90685729033722154842010-05-07T02:01:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:26.981-08:00Image of Hawkswood Published in 1831Please Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.I previously have written about Elisha W. King and his estate known as "Hawkswood". SeeWednesday, April 5, 2006: "Hawkswood", Later Known as the Marshall Mansion on Rodman's Neck in Pelham.Thursday, June 28, 2007: 19th Century Notice of Executor's Sale of Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-62332957248993079012010-05-06T01:35:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:27.091-08:00Consolidation Involving Pelham Has Been Discussed Since at Least 1824Please Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.During the mid-1970s, the Village of Pelham and the Village of North Pelham were consolidated to form today's Village of Pelham. From the 1920s to the present, residents of Pelham have debated the pros and cons of consolidating various of the villages. Others Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-79593273455441280992010-05-05T01:51:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:27.193-08:00Please Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.In 1922, lawmakers floated a plan to consolidate a large number of Westchester communities including the three villages of the Pelhams and the Town of Pelham to create a Westchester City. Known as the "City Plan in Westchester," the proposal faced intense Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-26633107952453361402010-05-04T04:03:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:27.298-08:00Questions Regarding the Trolley Franchise from Bartow Station to the Tip of City Island Arose in 1915Please Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.Yesterday I wrote about the dissatisfaction of City Islanders with the transportation service they had used for years from Bartow Station to the tip of City Island. (A link to that posting and other related postings appears at the end of this brief article.) Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-87121515293549476532010-05-03T05:00:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:44.355-08:00Immunizations - F.A.Q.s & FactsImmunizations - Frequently Asked Questions & AnswersHere's some frequently asked questions from the CDC about immunizations.I heard that some vaccines can cause autism. Is this true?No. Scientific studies and reviews have found no relationship between vaccines and autism. Groups of experts, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Institute of Medicine (IOM), also agree that vaccines Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-48604195388707892322010-05-03T01:38:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:27.397-08:00Efforts to Reorganize the Operators of the City Island Horse Railroad and Monorail in 1914Please Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.By 1914, City Islanders were fed up with the Pelham Park Railroad Company and the City Island Railway Company. They believed that the horse railroad service and the monorail service that for years had transported them from Bartow Station to the tip of City Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-43277173833268931222010-04-30T01:54:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:27.517-08:00"Truly, An Illuminating Little Passage in the History of New-York!" - Efforts to Develop Shore Road Trolley Line in 1897Please Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.Recently I wrote a brief posting on efforts to develop a trolley line on Shore Road in 1897. See Wed., April 28, 2010: Efforts by the Pelham Park Horse Railroad to Expand and Develop a Trolley Car Line on Shore Road in 1897.I have located another couple Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-25172101961460797542010-04-29T01:53:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:27.639-08:00City Islanders Complain and Force the Operators of Their Horse Railroad to Agree to Replace Antiquated Cars in 1908Please Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.Regular readers know that I have been engaged in a project to document the history of the horse railroad once operated in the Town of Pelham between Bartow Station and the tip of City Island. The horse railroad, operated by Pelham Park Railroad Company and theKitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-53875459370148936692010-04-28T07:00:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:44.449-08:00Obamacare ScamAccording to an article in the Herald Tribune, there's an ongoing consumer scam involving the new health care laws just passed by Congress. Telemarketers are calling and using fax notices to send potential victims quotes for low-cost health care. If you receive a phone call, you are urged to check out the business with the Better Business Bureau. To see the effects of the new health care Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-17383300627608191222010-04-28T01:47:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:27.755-08:00Efforts by the Pelham Park Horse Railroad to Expand and Develop a Trolley Car Line on Shore Road in 1897Please Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.I have written fairly extensively regarding the little horse railroad that once ran from Bartow Station on the New Haven Branch Line to the tip of City Island. For examples of such previous postings, see the links at the end of this posting.The horse Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-27483342965332891212010-04-27T02:02:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:27.858-08:00New York City's Interborough Rapid Transit Company Sued to Foreclose a Mortgage on the Horse Railroad in 1911Please Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.In its final years before it was replaced by a monorail line and, then, buses, the horse railroad that once ran from Bartow Station on the New Haven Branch line to the tip of City Island ran into financial difficulties. In 1902, the Pelham Park Railroad Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-31833381261212456022010-04-26T05:00:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:44.549-08:00Florida Cancer TrialsHave you or a loved one been diagnosed with Cancer? According to statistics available from the CDC below, these are the most common types of cancer in both men and women as of 2006. More information here.The Florida Cancer Trails site has a list of cancer trial treatments. You can search by type of cancer, location, and age to find a trial near you. To get more information, you can call 1-800Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-25053102179168687712010-04-26T01:38:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:27.969-08:00Public Service Commission Couldn't Find Marshall's Corners in 1909Please Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.Marshall's Corners once was an area in the Town of Pelham near the Marshall Mansion known as Hawkswood on the mainland near the City Island Bridge. Marshall's Corners was a stop on the horse railroad where the Pelham Park Railroad once joined the City Island Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-6703963764089261002010-04-23T10:00:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:44.640-08:00Featured Condtion/Disease: Human PapillomavirusStarting today, we will be posting a featured childhood/infant disease or condition informational post every other Friday. Today's topic is Human Papillomavirus (HPV).General InformationThere are more than 40 HPV types that can infect the genital areas of males and females. These HPV types can also infect the mouth and throat. Most people who become Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-33234327965178719032010-04-23T01:43:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:28.161-08:00Charles Blaskowitz, Surveyor Who Created Important Map Reflecting the Battle of PelhamPlease Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.Charles Blaskowitz produced an important map showing troop movements in and around the Manor of Pelham for the period that included the Battle of Pelham on October 18, 1776. An image of the map appears immediately below. Here is a citation to the map, held in Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-1058275889127058392010-04-22T01:35:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:28.268-08:00Account of Early Judicial Decision Relating to Ownership of Land Beneath Coastal Waters of City IslandPlease Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.Occasionally I have written about legal disputes that have arisen concerning ownership of the land beneath certain coastal waters surrounding City Island when it was part of the Town of Pelham. For examples, see:Monday, November 27, 2006: The 19th Century Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-71986431957813709732010-04-21T01:42:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:28.399-08:00Town Petition to Move the Pelhamville Depot in 1887Please Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.Recently I wrote about the early efforts of citizens of Pelham to petition seeking a move of the New Haven Line train station in Pelhamville. See Monday, April 19, 2010: Early Talk of Moving the Pelhamville Train Station from its Original Location. Today's Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-57116468793256051322010-04-20T02:05:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:28.505-08:00Brief Announcement that the Pelham Manor Tribune Commenced Publication in 1893Please Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.I have written before about the Pelham Manor Tribune, a newspaper published by R. C. Beecroft who quickly sold the publication to Edgar C. Beecroft. William G. Beecroft served as editor of the publication. See Friday, July 22, 2005: Editorial from the Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-76941574474804691672010-04-19T07:07:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:41:44.761-08:00Florida Healthy Kids - Providers/Benefits InformationDo you currently have children on Florida Healthy Kids or are you thinking about applying for Florida Healthy Kids and are wondering about Coverage? We may be able to help you. We have a general list of medical and dental procedures and associated co-pays that are covered by Florida Healthy Kids.Medical Procedures are here.Dental Procedures are here.If you're looking for health care plans Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-33964684110729597042010-04-19T01:34:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:28.613-08:00Early Talk of Moving the Pelhamville Train Station from its Original LocationPlease Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.The Pelhamville train station originally stood near the Pelham National Bank building that stands today at One Wolfs Lane in the Village of Pelham (the old Post Office Building). During the spring of 1887, there was talk about the need to move the train Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-73142460333152011312010-04-16T02:06:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:28.725-08:00Formation of the City Island Beldonites Baseball Club in June 1884Please Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.I long have researched the history of baseball in the Town of Pelham. For references to the many previous postings and articles I have written about the subject, see the end of this posting, below. Today's posting to the Historic Pelham Blog transcribes a Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986257863101231149.post-36418585267031704682010-04-15T01:43:00.000-07:002012-01-26T19:46:28.830-08:00Account of Baseball Game Played in Pelham on June 9, 1884: The Country Club Beat the Knickerbockers, 42 to 22Please Visit the Historic Pelham Web SiteLocated at http://www.historicpelham.com/.Please Click Here for Index to All Blog Postings.I long have researched the history of baseball in the Town of Pelham. For references to the many previous postings and articles I have written about the subject, see the end of this posting, below. Today's posting to the Historic Pelham Blog transcribes a Kitara Julianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04693203872391414500noreply@blogger.com0