Founded : December 2000 Created By : Esther Aquino and Joseph Garcia
Editor : Amerfino B. Aquino
DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF ESPERANZA AQUINO
Founded : December 2000 Created By : Esther Aquino and Joseph Garcia
Editor : Amerfino B. Aquino
DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF ESPERANZA AQUINO
January 1st, 2006
In Today's Edition
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I HOPE YOU ALL HAD A SAFE AND SANE NEW YEAR AND CELEBRATED RESPONSIBLY.
today we also celebrate the anniversary of a very special couple, Tony and robin.
wow, 23 years...............................seems like only yesterday.
Tony & robin raised 3 biological children and countless nieces and nephews throughout the years. It didn't really matter whether or not you were related, if you were in need of a place to stay, their doors were always open. They are always there to offer their love and support regardless of what the needs be. Hats off to you two................all your children are grown and gone but you should be extremely proud of the very productive people you have sent out into the world.
on the other hand.......................does tamale Nazi mean anything to anyone? no need to explain. you can always count on these two to carry ideas out to fruition.
You guys are so talented and creative that it is really a shame you cannot get a patent and really make the big bucks. then see how many long-lost relatives come out of the closet.
your warmth and caring really mean a lot to me. I know that if I ever need anything, I can always count on you two to be there with no questions asked. my world is a better place for having you two in it.
Anyway.........................................................hope you two have a really great 23rd anniversary and here's wishing you many, many more!
In Yesterday's Edition
REFLECTIONS........................................................
As another year approaches, it forces one to reflect on the events that have occurred in this wondrous, joyous and sorrowful mystery we call life.
Let me begin by giving my deepest thanks and appreciation to Benny for the tremendously amazing job he is doing on the Neen Tribune. You can always count on him to brighten your day with his interpretation of art and humor. Any enterprising individual has the capability of taking a very difficult task and making it look like child’s play and Benny you are over the top! I give you a standing ovation for all your hard work and dedication.
In the past year we welcomed 3 bright, beautiful and new faces into the fold.
To Elizabeth and John Turner…..a beautiful daughter named Natalie Elizabeth Turner
To Erika and Dylan Aquino…..a gorgeous son named Shawn Jakob Aquino
To Lisa and Jeff Garcia……a beautiful daughter named Savannah Manuela Garcia who just couldn’t wait to get here! We hope you will continue to grow and really thrive.
We were really fortunate enough to celebrate all our special occasions surrounded by loved ones, family and friends.
The reunion/picnic was a great success and really special this year. We were joined by relatives who we had not seen in ages. Some of you youngsters had the pleasure of meeting relatives you never knew existed. Many thanks go out to those attending this year, especially those of you who traveled a great distance to get here.
We experienced a few health scares among us and we are so thankful that we all came out of it fine. Stephanie, we continue to wish you a complete recovery.
Hurricane Rita managed to spare the home of our good friends Shirley and Gordon.
Continued prosperity to those of you who have the courage to take a chance and branch out in all your endeavors.
No marriages to announce (unless someone pulled a sneaker on us). Congratulations, however, go out to Kia and Keida on their engagement.
The Tamalada was a huge success due greatly in part to Temecia and her family. Thanks for continuing to host this extravaganza every year. We know it takes a lot out of you both physically and financially. We want you to know how much we appreciate all of your efforts.
Though rumors were spreading regarding a tamale traitor, it was reported that someone did see the most beautiful shade of
blue tamale! Mom would have loved it!On a sad note, we had to bid farewell to 3 of our family members. 2 were taken so tragically young.
Ricky Aguirre
Dennis Roman
Julio Roman
May you all find eternal peace. Our hearts and prayers go out to all family members.
Along with the rest of the world, I mourn the loss of Luther Vandross whose velvety voice sustained me through so many sad and happy times.
I personally am so grateful for the love and support (both moral and financial) of my loved ones, family and friends during this extremely trying year for me. Without you around me, I truly don’t think I would have survived. You are all so important to me and I love you with all my heart.
MAY 2006 SHOWER US ALL WITH PEACE, LOVE, HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY!
HAVE A SAFE AND SANE NEW YEAR!
That's all for today. Tune in tomorrow for more stuff.
The following is what appeared in Wednesday's edition.
In Today's Edition
Born on December 28th
Actress Maggie Smith (Harry Potter films) is 71.
Saxophonist Charles Neville of the Neville Brothers is 67.
Singer-keyboardist Edgar Winter is 59.
Guitarist-singer Alex Chilton (The Box Tops, Big Star) is 55.
Actor Denzel Washington is 50.
Country singer Joe Diffie is 47.
Country drummer Mike McGuire of Shenandoah is 47.
Country singer-guitarist Marty Roe of Diamond Rio is 45.
Comedian Seth Meyers (Saturday Night Live) is 32.
Actress Mackenzie Rosman (7th Heaven) is 16.
Linda Peterson
(Robin's sister)
Lengthy Sermon
A pastor, known for his lengthy sermons, noticed a man get up and leave during the middle of his message. The man returned just before the conclusion of the service. Afterwards the pastor asked the man where he had gone.
"I went to get a haircut," was the reply.
"But," said the pastor, "why didn't you do that before the service?"
"Because," the gentleman said, "I didn't need one then."
Today's useless fact - Who's the guy wearing the hat on the back of the $2 bill?
We assume you're referring to the 1976 version of the $2 bill that features John Trumbull's "Declaration of Independence" painting, and turned to the links in the Paper Money category to help us answer your question. Created between 1788 and 1795, the painting memorializes the document's historic signing. However the scene didn't actually take place as depicted. Trumbull included all the key players in his painting, whether or not they supported independence, and whether or not they actually signed.
Twenty-five years after he finished the painting, Trumbull identified the man in the Quaker hat as Stephen Hopkins, a signatory of the Declaration of Independence and first governor of Rhode Island. But in the 1940s, Trumbull's original sketch of Hopkins was discovered. It called into question the identity of the man in the wide-brimmed hat.
Art historian Irma Jaffe concludes the mysterious man was actually John Dickinson, a Pennsylvania Quaker opposed to independence. A commission from the Rhode Island Governor's Office investigated the claim and agreed with Jaffe's findings.
Maybe John Trumbull intended to be vague. Or maybe he was pulling a joke. He certainly showed a sense of humor when he painted John Adams stepping on Thomas Jefferson's foot.
The Buzzword for December 28th
recoil \rih-KOYL\ verb
What does it mean?
1 a : to fall back under pressure : retreat b : to shrink back
2 : to spring back to or as if to a starting point
How do you use it?
Sandy recoiled at the thought of being covered in green slime,
but since it was for charity, she finally agreed.
Are you a word wiz?
Which one of these words do you think is a synonym of "recoil"?
A. warn
B. advance
C. connect
D. flinch
Answer:
Don't shy away from D. Use "flinch" to suggest a failure to
endure pain or face something dangerous or frightening with
determination ("She faced her accusers without flinching.").
Choose "recoil" to imply a brief, sudden action or movement away
through shock, fear, or disgust. ("They recoiled at the
suggestion of stealing.") Pick "shrink" to imply an instinctive
recoil through sensitiveness or cowardice ("They shrank from the
unpleasant truth."), and "wince" to refer to a slight
involuntary physical reaction ("He winced in pain."). Finally,
choose "quail" to suggest cowering in fear ("She quailed before
the ghost.").
Today's Jigsaw Puzzle
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Ostrich
That's all for today. Tune in tomorrow for more stuff.
The following is what appeared in Tuesday's edition.
In Today's Edition
You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.
~ Kahlil Gibran, 1883 - 1931
Born on December 27th
Actor John Amos (The West Wing, Good Times) is 64.
Singer Tracy Nelson is 61.
Actor Gerard Depardieu is 57.
Guitarist David Knopfler of Dire Straits is 53.
Country drummer Jeff Bryant (Ricochet) is 43.
Guitarist Matt Slocum (Sixpence None The Richer) is 33.
Actor Wilson Cruz (My So-Called Life) is 32.
Clean Glass?
Waiter: Tea or coffee, gentlemen?
1st customer: I'll have tea.
2nd customer: Me, too. And be sure the glass is clean!
(Waiter exits, returns)
Waiter: Two teas. Which one of you asked for the clean glass?
Today's useless fact - How are credit unions different from banks?
We visited the links in the Credit Unions category to answer your question. Credit unions are nonprofit and owned by their members, while banks are publicly held corporations. In a credit union, the money made from loan interests is distributed amongst its members as dividends. Because credit unions don't face the same federal regulations as banks, they are often able to offer cheaper loans. Fortunately for investors, accounts are insured by the government, just like at banks.
According to Cinco Credit Union, there are currently just over 11,000 credit unions in the United States. Credit unions first appeared in Europe during the mid-19th century. Originally, they were a way for working organizations, or guilds, to store capital and fund new projects.
Most of the relevant information on banks vs. credit unions comes from credit unions, so the debate is fairly one-sided. But there's no arguing that credit unions have become an increasingly popular alternative to banks -- over 70 million Americans belong to one.
The Buzzword for December 27th
cafeteria \kaf-uh-TEER-ee-uh\ noun
What does it mean?
1 : a restaurant in which the customers serve themselves or are
served at a counter but carry their own food to their tables
2 : a room (as in a school) where lunches may be eaten :
lunchroom
How do you use it?
Our local newspaper now prints a weekly menu showing what will be
served for lunch in the school cafeteria.
Are you a word wiz?
Which one of these words do you think was being used in English
around the same time as "cafeteria"?
A. napkin
B. vending machine
C. tray
D. cash register
Answer:
Serve yourself a double helping of congratulations if you picked B.
Both "cafeteria" and "vending machine" first surfaced in the late 1800s.
Although "cafeteria" is likely borrowed from "cafe" -- the Spanish word
for "coffee" -- early evidence for its use in Spanish is slim. Its
first use in English shows up in Chicago in 1895, when a "Cafetiria
Catering Company" opened four self-service style restaurants. Other coinages
such as "marketeria," "gaseteria," and "washeteria" followed, but they
mostly faded after World War II. The "cafeteria" has survived mainly in
schools and hospitals, but has faced stiff competition elsewhere from
the fast-food restaurant.
Today's Jigsaw Puzzle
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The following is what appeared in Monday's edition.
In Today's Edition
Thank yous go out to Roni and Larry for once again opening up their home for this year's Christmas celebration. You guys outdid yourselves with all the Christmas decorations. Your house looked beautiful. Has Good Housekeeping contacted you two yet?
And thank you to all of you that prepared all of those great dishes. It was a great dinner. Christine and I had a great time.
Did You Know?
In 1966, Maulana Karenga, a Black-studies professor at California State University at Long Beach, created a new holiday patterned after traditional African harvest festivals. He called it "Kwanzaa," a name he took from a Swahili term that means "first fruits." The holiday, which takes place from December 26th to January 1st, was originally intended as a nonreligious celebration of family and social values. Each day of Kwanzaa is dedicated to one of seven principles: unity, self-determination, collective responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.
Born on December 26th
Musician Dave Brubeck is 85
Country singer Helen Cornelius is 64.
Actor James Naughton is 60.
Rhythm-and-blues singer Frankie Beverly (Maze) is 59.
Former Sen. Don Nickles, R-Okla., is 57.
Actress JoBeth Williams is 57.
Actor Tom Hulce is 52.
Actor Kin Shriner is 52.
Talk-show host Wil Shriner is 52.
Rock musician Rick Buckler (the Jam) is 50.
Comedian Steven Wright is 50.
Country singer Bill Lloyd is 50.
Singer Tish Hinojosa is 50.
Rock musician Peter Buck (R.E.M.) is 49.
Rock musician David Lovering (Pixies) is 44.
Actress Janine Turner is 43.
Rock musician Ben Watt (Everything but the Girl) is 43.
Rock musician Ulf "Buddha" Ekberg (Ace of Base) is 35.
Actress Colleen Haskell is 29.
Actress Lindsay Price is 29.
Birthdays from the past:
1886 Joyce Kilmer, poet, died 1918
1887 Lynn Fontanne, actress, died 1983
1892 Osbert Sitwell, writer, died 1969
1896 Ira Gershwin, author and composer, died 1983
1898 Alfred Eisenstaedt, photographer, died 1995
1900 Agnes Moorehead, actress, died 1974
Things My Mother Taught Me
1. My mother taught me LOVE.
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."
2. My mother taught me RELIGION.
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"4. My mother taught me LOGIC.
" Because I said so, that's why."5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC.
"If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT.
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."7. My mother taught me IRONY.
"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS.
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM.
"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"10. My mother taught me about STAMINA.
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."11. My mother taught me about WEATHER.
"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY.
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION.
"Stop acting like your father!"15. My mother taught me about ENVY.
"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.
"Just wait until we get home."17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING.
"You are going to get it when you get home!"18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way."19. My mother taught me ESP.
"Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"20. My mother taught me HUMOR.
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT.
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."22. My mother taught me GENETICS.
"You're just like your father."23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS.
"Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"24. My mother taught me WISDOM.
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."
25. And my favorite: My mother taught me about JUSTICE.
"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you
Today's useless fact - Do you really get better gas mileage when you leave the tailgate of a pickup truck down?
We visited the links in the Fuel category to answer your question. With petrol at an unholy premium, folks are willing to try just about anything to squeeze a few extra miles between fill-ups. Many pickup owners have long believed that lowering the tailgate cuts down on wind resistance, and, as a result, saves gas. Seems logical, right?
While many have tried this method, only a few have bothered to quantify the results. One driver went so far as to use a device called a ScanGauge that determines mileage in real time. As he puts it, his results were "surprising." He achieved 17.6 MPG with the tailgate up and 17.7 MPG with the tailgate down. A slight improvement, but 0.1 MPG doesn't exactly equal big savings at the pump.
Automotive experts Tom and Ray Magliozzi have an opinion too. Like most of us, they initially believed that an open tailgate improves wind resistance. But as it turns out, it simply isn't true. Aerodynamics engineers have found that wind resistance is actually lower when the tailgate is up. Why? When the tailgate is raised, a "separated bubble" of stagnant air is formed in the bed of the pickup. Wind tends to swoosh over this bubble as though it were part of the truck. Lower the tailgate, and the bubble disappears, which leads to increased wind resistance.
Looks like if you really want to save money on gas, your best bet is taking the bus.
The Buzzword for December 26th
pay dirt \PAY-dert\ noun
What does it mean?
: a useful or profitable discovery or object
How do you use it?
When I opened the largest box and saw it was a new video game
console, I knew I had hit pay dirt.
Are you a word wiz?
The meaning we give above for "pay dirt" is the most recent one. What
do you think was the original meaning of "pay dirt"?
A. a large amount
B. earth or ore that produces a profit for a miner
C. a field that produces an abundant crop
D. a filthy or soiling substance (as mud, dust, or grime)
Answer:
If you chose B, you hit pay dirt! "Pay dirt" was first used in
written English in the mid-1800s, right in the middle of the
California Gold Rush. During the Gold Rush, prospectors would
claim a piece of land and begin mining it, or pan for gold in
the sediment at the bottom of a river. "Pay dirt," then, was
originally used of earth or ore that had gold or other precious
metals in it and would provide the miner with a profit. It
gained the sense we give it today, "a useful or profitable
discovery or object," in the late 1800s.
Today's Jigsaw Puzzle
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