Friday, January 25, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person working for the weekend.
1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. It's Happening Today: The Stoneham High boys baskeball team is action tonight at home against Woburn High. Tap-off is slated for 7 p.m. Go Spartans!! 3. Reader Comment of the Day: "My one and only son is 5 yrs old, I will proudly let him live with us as he is our one and only and proudly sport the title of helicopter mom before I will make him a statistic or put his life in danger, my son is very well rounded and very well loved!!!" Reader Brenda, commenting on the story, "Please Don't Help My Kids." 4. It's Happening Today, The Sequel: The Stoneham High gymnastics team is also in action today at home against Winchester. The meet is slated to begin at 4:30 p.m. 5. And Another Thing: Do Not Go …
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Bits og knowledge to help make you the smartest person in your club.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to start your Thursday with warm thoughts and to help make you the smartest person battling frostbite this morning. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "It was a terrific event! The recipient of the award Maureen McGinness was so humble but so deserving ! The musical selections by L.I.F.E. Gospel singers and Riley Moriarity brought tears to your eyes and the kids cheering and dancing were great. Thanks for the invite and the wonderful art exhibit and food that was served ! The Committee did Stoneham proud!! We Shall Overcome never sounded so good!!" Reader Jeanne E. Craigie, commenting on the Blog Post, "MLK Celebration Draws Large Crowd." 3. It's Happening Today: …
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person on your team.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get you over the hump on this Wednesday and to help make you the smartest person in the room. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Don't forget, Mini Me was one of the first Governors to jump on board POTUS's 2008 Education reform plan for a national testing standard. By following Obama's lead the Commonwealth received funding to lower the existing test standard that was in place. With these characters it doesn't promote any reason to excel. It will only cost you in the long run." Reader Ron, commenting on the story, "Patrick: We Need to Increase Income Tax to Invest in Our Future." 3. It's Happening Today: Relay for Life Committee Recruitment will be taking place…
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person at your breakfast table.
1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "LOTS of progress have been made to mitigate the damage done by drunken drivers. This has been achieved through public awareness resulting from anti drunk- driving campaigns, law enforcement, etc. Gone is the time when one would think it's "cute" to brag about being so drunk after a party and still making home in one piece. THAT outrage about your statistics is certainly STILL there, even stronger. If you don't know this, you must be living under a rock, or more likely you are one of these red-necks who love their guns more than their community, and are trying desperately to hang on them." Reader "Quasimodo," commenting on the story, "Agree With Patrick's Proposed Gun …
Friday, January 18, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in your class.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get your weekend off to an early start and to help make you the smartest person in your office. 1. Here is Your Special 4-day Holiday Weekend Local Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "A one percentage point hike is essentially a 20% increase in the state income tax collected. With the exception of some type of catastrophe in this state that would just be feeding the beast even more. In spite of all the resources we continue to put into our educational system it's been on a gradual decline for decades. One contributing factor to that decline could be an increase in the number of students showing up at first grade who cannot speak english." Reader Zoltan, commenting on the story, "…
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in your class.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get your Thursday off on the right foot and to help make you the smartest person in your age bracket. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "Anyone who will eliminate all benefits for illegals." reader BD, commenting on the story, "TELL US: Who Should Run For Governor?" 3. It's Happening Today: Take a few minutes of time and join in an effort to help folks are battling cancer by stopping by the Stoneham Library from 6 to 9 p.m. and participating in the H&R Block Community Service Event - Making No-Sew Fleece Scarves & Hats. Help make fleece no-sew scarves & hats. Will bring fleece material and scissors. Donations or your own fleece material welcomed.Bring your …
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person on your block.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get you over the hump this Wednesday and to help make you the smartest person in the checkout line at the supermarket. 1. Your Local 3-Day Weather Forecast: 2. It's Happening Today: The Stoneham High ice hockey teams have a double-header this evening with border rival Reading High. The puck drops for the girls' game at 5 p.m., while the boys will mix it up at 7 p.m. Both games will be played at Burbank Arena in Reading. Go Spartans!!! 3. By The Numbers: 12/10/13. John Burbine is expected to go to trial Dec. 10 to face 100 counts involving the sexual abuse of children, including victims from Stoneham, according to the office of Middlesex District Attorney Gerard Leone. 4. It's Happening Today, …
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in your office.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to make Tuesday a lot better than Monday and to help make you the smartest person in the cafeteria. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "I have no problem with fingerprinting possible teachers as opposed to Cori, but if we are doing it for the children it should be done across the board for all professions that have contact with children. People also seem to be thinking "nationwide" as if that solves the problem. In my school career I can think of three teachers off the top of my head who were from other countries, are we going to start checking there too? Also, the majority of child molestation issues have been perpetrated by family members, friends of the family, …
Monday, January 14, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person in your carpool.
Here are 5 pieces of information to get your week off to a flying start and to help make you the smartest person in the drive-thru at Dunkin Donuts. 1. Your Local 3-Day Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "I think that anyone whose primary job function is to work in close proximity with children, and whose job may require them to be alone with children at times, should be required to undergo a fingerprint check. It is a reasonable thing to ask." Reader Ron Powell, commenting on the story, "Should Teachers, Child Care Workers Submit Fingerprints for Background Checks?" 3. It's Happening Today: Take advantage of Group Lessons at Learn to Figure Skate Club! The program begins at 3 p.m. at the Stoneham Arena. It's FREE! Take a …
Friday, January 11, 2013
Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person working for the weekend.
Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get your weekend started just a bit early and to help make you the smartest person on your team. 1. Your 3-Day Weekend Local Weather Forecast: 2. It's Happening Today: Are you a fan of adult beverages? Are you at least 21? Then you might want to check out the Beer Tasting at Redstone Liquors, 109 Main St, Stoneham. It starts at 4 p.m. and it is free. 3. Reader Comment of the Day: "Like anything else, a ban would only work if there was enforcement. Many town codes and laws, especially regarding traffic are not routinely enforced adequately. Crosswalks are not a safe place to be. Sidewalks are considered private parking spaces. Stop signs are just a suggestion. Speed limits are not routinely …
