Thursday, July 29, 2010

Dog days of summer

(7-30-10) Yep, they're here -- the dog days of summer, those hot, humid, sultry days in July and August in the Northern Hemisphere. The name comes from the ancient belief that Sirius, also called the Dog Star, was responsible for the steamy weather. Sirius is the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major and also the brightest star in the heavens after the Sun.

It's a time to kick back, relax and try to keep cool before the hustle and bustle of fall return. There are plenty of ideas in Recorder Community Newspapers and their online blogs. Just log on to one of Recorder's 15 newspapers' websites and check out the news. You also can communicate via the nearly 50 bloggers there.

Any community group or organization interested in blogging for Recorder Newspapers is invited to call me at (908) 832-7420 or e-mail panderson@recordernewspapers.com to find out how easy the free process is. Blogging is a real time, multi-media, 21st century Internet communication tool. All you need is an e-mail address and a computer.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Vacation time

(July 13, 2010) Traditionally the last two weeks of July are the most popular weeks for family summer vacations, especially to the beach. Hopefully the sun will shine and the waters remain clean and refreshing for swimming, boating and other surf fun to rejuvenate spirits.

Towns also offer a myriad of fun summertime activities from picnics to concerts in the park. Check out Recorder Community Newspapers for details in paper or via the Internet right here and in their online blogs.

Local groups and individuals interested in joining the growing list of Recorder bloggers may call me at (908) 832-7420 or e-mail panderson@recordernewspapers.com to find out about this free offer. Blogging is a simple, real-time, multi-media, 21st century communication tool and nearly 50 bloggers appear on 15 Recorder Community Newspapers.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Happy birthday to us

(July 4, 2010) Today is the Fourth of July, Independence Day, our nation's birthday. Throughout the land, Americans are celebrating the birth of this free nation in 1776 with parades, picnics, concerts, fireworks and more. What a beautiful day for them all!

Newspapers celebrate America's freedom everyday by being the eyes and ears of the public in their communities and sharing the news via paper and today online as well.

Local groups and individuals who wish to be part of this uniquely American free press are invited to blog right on Recorder Community Newspapers' websites. Check out the nearly 50 other blogs on Recorders' 15 online newspapers.

Blogging is an easy multi-media Internet communication tool. Setup is free. All you need is a computer and an e-mail; then call me at (908) 832-7420 or e-mail panderson@recordernewspapers.com and I will explain how to effect the connection.