Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Engineers Week

Engineers Week activities offered by Fort Worth Museum of Science and History introduce guests to wind tunnels, flight simulators, paper airplane challenges

Lockheed Martin, IBM volunteers team up to help families explore engineering through hands-on adventures, February 17-23

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History will team up with engineers from Lockheed Martin and IBM this month to introduce guests to engineering concepts through a series of fun-filled Engineers Week activities.

Starting Sunday, February 17, guests who visit the Museum's exhibits on the lower level of the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame can wrap their brains around engineering concepts by putting their hands to work with real engineering projects. A team of volunteers from Lockheed Martin and IBM will work with guests to explain the principles of flight, demonstrate aerodynamics, and offer advice to budding architects.

Museum guests can watch fascinating demonstrations, ask questions or simply play and explore in areas that will include:

Structure building with KEVA® planks

Paper airplane challenges

F-35 computer flight simulator

Vertical wind tunnel activities

Electrolysis investigation

Fun with Lego® Mindstorms® and more

Lockheed Martin and IBM professionals will be on hand to work with Museum guests on Sunday, February 17, from 2 to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, February 23, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The volunteers will also work with pre-booked school groups from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Engineers Week activities are free with admission to the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, the temporary home of Fort Worth Museum of Science and History exhibits, including ExploraZone, Hands on Studio, and KIDSPACE, as well as its own collection of interactive galleries that reveal the extraordinary courage and the pioneer spirit of the great women of the American West. 

Engineers Week, a formal coalition of more than 70 engineering, education and cultural societies, and more than 50 corporations and government agencies, is dedicated to raising public awareness of engineers' positive contributions to our quality of life. Engineers Week promotes recognition among parents, teachers and students of the importance of a technical education and a high level of math, science and technology literacy, and motivates young people to pursue engineering careers. Engineers Week was founded in the United States in 1951 by the National Society of Professional Engineers. For more information, visit www.eweek.org.

About the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Dedicated to lifelong learning and anchored by its rich collections, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History engages its diverse community through creative, vibrant programs and exhibits interpreting science and the stories of Texas and the Southwest. Since the mid-1980s, the Museum has annually welcomed more than 800,000 visitors, making it one of the most popular cultural attractions in North Texas.

The Museum is currently in the process of building a new facility in the heart of Fort Worth's Cultural District. The world-class facility, designed by internationally renowned architects, Legorreta + Legorreta, will open in the Fall of 2009.

Sesame Street Live “When Elmo Grows Up”

Abby Cadabby, the newest Muppet on Sesame Street, joins Elmo, Zoe, Rosita and all of her furry and feathered friends in asking, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ Get ready to sing cowboy songs, ride the rails and more when Sesame Street Live “When Elmo Grows Up” takes the stage at NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie, Feb. 7 – 10.

Thursday Feb. 21 7 p.m. *Opening Night Discount

Friday Feb. 22 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.

Saturday Feb. 23 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. & 5:30

Sunday Feb. 24 2 p.m. & 5 p.m.

NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie

1001 Performance Place

Grand Prairie, TX 75050

Tickets: $16, $22 and $27. A limited number of $34 Gold Circle seats are also available. *Opening Night, all seats (excluding Gold Circle) are $12. A facility fee of $3 will be added to all ticket prices. Additional fees and discounts may apply. For more information, call 972-854-5111. To charge tickets by phone, please call Ticketmaster at 214-373-8000 or 972-647-5700. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com. For information online, please visit www.sesamestreetlive.com.

Jackie Joyner-Kersee

“Coaching” Kids in Reducing Childhood Obesity
The Cooper Institute to Donate FITNESSGRAM to 40 Diverse Private Schools and After-School Programs

In support of reducing childhood obesity among diverse children, Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee will be in Dallas for The Cooper Institute, an education/research non-profit at Cooper Aerobics Center, to announce a donation of the FITNESSGRAM® physical fitness assessment program to more than 40 private and faith-based schools and school-based programs in east, west and south Dallas.

This donation from local benefactors will make it possible for students of 40+ local private schools and programs to benefit from the physical fitness testing that public and charter school students will this year. FITNESSGRAM was recently named the statewide assessment tool by the Texas Education Agency. Senate Bill 530 requires that more than 4 million public and charter school students, grades 3 through 12, be tested by the FITNESSGRAM on their physical fitness in the spring, however, there is no provision mandating the testing for private schools.

 
ABOUT FITNESSGRAM:
FITNESSGRAM tests measure aerobic capacity, body composition, muscular strength, endurance and flexibility. Data shows that students who were able to achieve a “healthy fitness zone” in at least 5 out of 6 tests scored higher academically and had fewer discipline problems in school. http://www.cooperinst.org/products/grams/index.cfm or http://www.jackiejoyner-kerseefoundation.org/index.htm


THE FACTS ON CHILDHOOD OBESITY:

According to a recent Trust for America’s Health report, Texas ranks 12th among all states for obesity and overweight populations.

In Texas, a 2007 Comptroller report showed that nearly two-thirds of the state’s adults are overweight or obese. It also showed that 42 percent of the state’s 4th graders, 39 percent of 8th graders and 36 percent of 11th graders were overweight or at risk of being overweight.

It has been predicted that for every child born after the year 2000, one out of three Caucasians, one out of two Hispanics, and two out of five African Americans will become diabetic.

Dr David Kent Founder

LIFESTYLE LIFT

A new way to look 10 to 15 yrs younger.  For more information; log onto lifestylelift.com or call for a free brochure or consultation 1-800-IMAGE-75.

Dr Howard Wagner

Home Care Physicians

 "We make house calls to the elderly."  Basically, Medicare will allow a patient to receive a house call if there is a medical need.  Medicare has realized that with baby boomers becoming older, it would be more viable for them to obtain a house call than to go to the emergency room or a quick clinic.  House calls will save time, energy, and money for the patient and the family.

Home Care Physicians provides primary care, nursing care, physical therapy, podiatry, x-rays, EKG, lab work, pulse oximetry, and vaccinations, all at the patient's bedside. Most conditions that we treat include diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disease, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, and wound care. Basically, you get an idea of what type of environment or situation the patient lives in. For example, if a patient is diabetic, when you walk into the home, you can tell if they are eating properly, if they are complying with the diet. If they have high blood pressure, you can assess anxiety or stress level. Are they keeping great grandchildren and not taking care of themselves? With my patients who have shortness of breath or COPD asthmatic, I can usually tell if someone has been smoking in the home or do they have pets that could be causing this.

Home visits are covered by Medicare Part B and some private insurance. Home Care Physician services are typically one fifth the cost of a visit to the emergency room without labs or any type of testing.     "In-Home Hospital," is a concept where patients can obtain treatment for acute illnesses in their home. Most of these illnesses normally require a two to three day visit in a hospital.  The "In-Home Hospital" team consists of an RN, drug-infusion company, x-ray imaging personnel, phlebotomy services, from the home care agency and the referring specialist. The patient is seen on a daily basis by a practitioner and twice daily by an RN. Conditions that we normally treat with this "In-Home Hospital Concept" are infections such as pneumonia, urinary tract infection,  prostatitis, and soft tissue infection. Next, we can do chemotherapy for patients who have cancer. We can do Dobutamine induction for patients with cardiomyopathy or weak heart.  We do intravenous fluid replacement for patients with dehydration. We can give IV pain medication for patients with acute pain conditions such as acute fractures, neuropathy, and fibromyalgia.  Lastly, for patients that have malnutrition or esophageal problems, we can do nutritional support through an IV. Our Practitioners go to adult day care centers and see patients while their families are at work. Also, we make visits to various assisted living and group homes in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

For more information call 972-572-1998 or  Fax: 972-572-4842  Email: Wagnermedical@sbcglobal.net

The Quest for Success Award recognizes 12 African American entrepreneurs in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area honoring their significant contributions to the business and civic communities. The recipients are selected from nominations submitted by individuals in the community and the business sector. Quest Award recipients represent diverse careers and are from a variety of sizes of companies, firms, and the health care field.

Anyone may participate in the nomination process; however, the Quest nominees must meet the following criteria: (1) Nominee should be in business for more than three years; and, (2) Nominee should be actively involved in some type of community organization.

The annual Quest program is comprised of various workshops, with topics ranging from banking to proprietorship, are conducted by prominent business experts. The program culminates with a luncheon and the Quest for Success recipients are featured in a special video presentation highlighting their "secrets of success".

Individuals and area businesses and corporations have an opportunity to support the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce through this prestigious event via attendance and/ or patronage in the Quest for Success Awards Souvenir Program Booklet. Since participation generally ranges from 1600 to 2000, the Quest for Success Luncheon serves as a prime networking tool for DBCC members and attendants. Even though the main goal of the Quest for Success Awards Luncheon is to honor those 12 outstanding African American entrepreneurs, it is also designed to be advantageous and rewarding for everyone.

Rodney Anderson

CTX Mortgage

"Home and Wealth"

Rodney Anderson is Division Vice President and Branch Manager for CTX Mortgage Company in Plano, Texas. Rodney has helped arrange mortgage financing for more than 13,000 families in the last 12 years with CTX Mortgage Company. Over the last three years, Rodney originated more than 5,000 loans for Texas families. Rodney is the #1 producing loan officer in the state of Texas, as well as in CTX Mortgage Company, and is well-known for his extensive knowledge in all areas including FHA, VA, Conventional and Jumbo Financing. Rodney and his staff specialize in creating the best mortgage finance plan, while minimizing costs, to help with the purchase or refinance of a home. Rodney is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For more information, log onto rodneyanderson.com or by calling 1-800-EXPRESS. You can also email Rodney at rodney@rodneyanderson.com.

FREE

Credit Workshop

February 23rd

(2:00p - 4:00p)

Richardson Civic Center

411 W. Arapaho Rd

Richardson, TX  75080

Visit rodneyanderson.com or call 1-800 EXPRESS to register.

Paula Begoun

Bestselling author "Don't go to the Cosmetics Counter without Me"

Since Paula’s first book Blue Eyeshadow Should Be Illegal was published in 1985, women have learned that they can trust Paula’s straightforward advice on how to save money, where to splurge, and when to avoid products with misleading advertising. Her syndicated newspaper column, information-packed Web site at www.CosmeticsCop.com, and repeat appearances on Good Morning America, 20/20, Today Show, Dateline NBC, Oprah, The View have helped solidify her reputation as the woman the cosmetics industry loves to hate and the authority people turn to for straight talk about looking great and not getting seduced into overpriced products with bogus claims.

Paula’s motto, “knowledge is beautiful,” speaks to her tireless research and fact-finding that exposes everything consumers need to make wise decisions about the beauty products they buy.

Here is a list of Paula's new favorite products, both expensive and inexpensive.

Best Water Soluble Cleansers for All Skin Types

Inexpensive: CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser (12 ounces for $11.49)

Expensive La Mer The Cleansing Lotion ($65 for 6.7 ounces)

Best Scrubs

Inexpensive: Olay Definity Pore Redefining Scrub ($9.99 for 5 ounces); Garnier Nutrioniste Microbead Scrub ($5.99 for 5 ounces)

Expensive: Dior Exfoliating Face Scrub ($31 for 2.5 ounces)

Best Makeup Removers That Use Gentle Detergent Cleansing Agents for All Skin Types

Inexpensive: Neutrogena Oil-Free Makeup Remover ($6.99 for 5.5 ounces)

Expensive: Bobby Brown Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover ($22 for 3.4 ounces)

Best Acne Products

Inexpensive: Neutrogena Rapid Clear (2% BHA) ($5.54 for 1.7 ounces)

Clean & Clear Persa Gel ($5.60 for 1 ounce)

Oxy Lotion Vanishing ($5.29 for 1 ounce)

Expensive: Rodan + Fields Unblemish Step 3 Treat: Acne Medicated Lotion ($40 for 1.7 ounces)

Best Moisturizers/Anti-wrinkle

Inexpensive: Olay Regenerist Perfecting Cream ($18.99 for 1.7 ounces); Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream ($17.49 for 1.4 ounces)

Expensive: Clinique Repairwear Intensive Night Lotion ($47.50 for 1.7 ounces); Estee Lauder CP+ Perfectionist ($55 for 1 ounce)

Best Head to Toe Moisturizer

Very Inexpensive:CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion ($12.99 for 12 ounces)

Best Serums for All Skin Types

Inexpensive: Aveeno Triple Boosting Serum (1.7 ounces for $18.99)

Expensive: DDF C3 Plus Serum ($62 for 0.5 ounces)

Best "Mineral" Sunscreens and Daytime Moisturizers With Sunscreen

Inexpensive: Good Skin All Calm Gentle Sunscreen SPF 25 ($12 for 1.7 ounces) and Dove Energy Glow Brightening Moisturizer SPF 15 ($10.99 for 1.7 ounce)

Expensive: Rodan & Fields Reverse Protect ($35 for 1.7 ounces)

Best Foundations With Sunscreen (SPF 15 or Greater)

Inexpensive: L'Oreal True Match Super Blendable Makeup SPF 17 ($9.99)

Expensive: Chanel Double Perfection Fluide Matte Reflecting Makeup SPF 15 ($42.50)

Best Liquid Concealers

Inexpensive: Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Under Eye Concealer ($5.39)

Expensive: Giorgio Armani High Precision Retouch ($35)

Best Pressed Powders

Inexpensive: Cover Girl Trublend Pressed Powder ($6.99)

Expensive: M.A.C. Mineralized Skinfinish ($24.50)

Best Powder Blushes

Inexpensive: Jane Blushing Cheeks Blush ($3.79)

Expensive: Estee :Lauder Tender Blush ($25)

Best Powder Eyeshadows

Inexpensive: Elf Custom Eyes ($1)

Expensive: Bobby Brown Eyeshadow ($19)

Best Lip Glosses

Inexpensive: Cover Girl Wet Slicks ($5.19)

Expensive: Sisley Phyto Lip Star ($52)

Best Mascaras

Inexpensive: L'Oreal Lash Architect 3-D Dramatic Mascara ($8.29, straight or curved brush) or Max Factor Volume Couture Mascara ($6.99)

Expensive: Chanel Sculpte Cils Sculpting Mascara Extreme Length Fine Lashes ($25)

Paige McCoy Smith

“Not So Perfect Parent”

To increase the adoption of older children living in orphanages around the globe, the Gladney Center for Adoption created the Bright Futures camp.  Children from Ethiopia and Russia will be participating in these camps and will have the opportunity to enjoy many fun-filled activities.  Gladney is looking for families who are willing to open their hearts and homes to these children.  For many of these children, this once in a life-time experience could be their only opportunity to find a forever family.

A representative from Gladney's Bright Futures camp will be in-studio to discuss this exciting event.  In addition, a family who has adopted through the Bright Futures camp will share their personal experience.

For more information, go to www.gladney.org or call 1-800- GLADNEY.