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May 14, 2008
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We celebrated Black History Month in March, and now May is Asian Pacific Heritage Month! 
What's the historical stuff behind it? Well, in 1976, the president of the Organization of Chinese American Women, Jeanne Jew , was worried that Asian Pacific Americans weren't being included in our country's bicentennial celebration . She worked hard to change that…and BAM! On October 5, 1978, President Jimmy Carter declared the first 10 days of May Asian Pacific Heritage Week!
Fast forward 14 years, and President George H. W. Bush proclaimed May as the official Asian Pacific Heritage Month. He signed the bill into law on October 23, 1992. Woot!
Oh, if you're wondering to yourself, "Why May?", it's because two special things happened: The first Japanese arrived in the United States on May 7, 1843, and the Transcontinental railroad was finally finished on May 10, 1869 — most of the workers were Chinese immigrants .
So while we celebrate, there are some special people we should pay tribute to. Let's see…
There's Bruce Lee , known for being the most influential martial artist of the 20th century — not to mention a HUGE cultural icon. (Yes, I own the collectible figurines!) Then we have Chien-Shiung Wu , the "First Lady of Physics," who's known for her expertise in radioactivity and her work on the Manhattan Project .
Don't forget about architect Maya Lin , who designed and created the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Civil Rights Memorial .
And Tommy Kono , U.S. weightlifter, who won gold medals in the 1952 and 1956 Olympic Games. He also set world records in four different weightlifting classes! Now THAT'S muscle power!
What other special Asian Pacific Americans can you think of? And how are you celebrating this month?
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May 13, 2008
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Islanders! Have you ever thought of backpacking through Europe or owning your own roller-skating rink someday?
Well, if you've ever wanted to plan for the future, think big, or prepare for something you thought was just a little bit out of reach — now's the time! Submit your own personal Someday Story SM dream and make it come true!
Maybe you'd like to:
Go to Egypt to see the sphinx and great pyramids Design your own home with a view of the ocean Pay off your student loans Produce and record your own CD Own your own clothing line
What's your Someday? All you have to do is visit the site, submit your "Someday Story," and tell us why you think it should win!
Check it out!
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May 08, 2008
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Don't forget about Mother's Day this Sunday! It's a very special day for our moms, so try to do something nice — make breakfast, wash the dishes, walk the dog, or heck…just a hug will do! It's all about celebrating together.
From all of the Stagecoach Island team…Happy Mother's Day!
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May 07, 2008
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We're "springing" forward with this month's styles, and our new feature items are now available for all islanders to buy at GCK! The gals have stylish white jeans that sport groovy designs, and the guys have a pair of summer green shorts — just in time to hit the beach!
Don't miss out…they're here for a limited time only. Get them now before they're gone!
Also, we know a lot of you are interested in sharing what your jobs are! Post them here so other people can see what you do for the island!
 
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May 05, 2008
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Not the real kind of boxing, silly! I'm talking about the red boxes that have been showing up all over the island. No, it's not an alien invasion — those things are actually fellow islanders trapped in a big red square!
If you've been struck by the red box syndrome, try changing your clothes! And if that doesn't work, send an email to:
support@stagecoachisland3.com
Tell them you've been red boxed, include your island name, and they'll fix it! No worries, we won't be boxed in for too long!
Also, Feather came up with a few random tidbits to share:
1. If you have a job, please post it if you'd like so everyone can see what you do!
2. The tax building is located at 46S 70E.
3. You can learn to build from the SI Realty building.
Other than that, don't forget today is Cinco De Mayo — the day that celebrates Mexican heritage and pride! Read more about it right here!
 
 
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May 02, 2008
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We are in the planning stages for the Island Summer Games! The games will run for 3 days and each day will feature 2 competitions.
Now's your chance to help decide what events all of you will be competing and participating in — submit your ideas for the games, the opening and closing party...anything!
Let us know! We love hearing your feedback!
 
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April 30, 2008
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You know, it sounds harder than it really is — I mean…there are lots of ways to pay for college without having to smash your own piggy bank to pieces. And since April happens to be "Financial Literacy Month ," I wanted to take a poll of how many of you are thinking about attending — or trying to pay for — college!
If you are, and are kind of stressing about it, fear not! I know some people, who know some people, who know more people that can help you out! When I was planning to go to school, I applied for grants and student loans, but everyone's different. Scholarships and financial aid work too. You should definitely do whichever works best for you, but don't let your dreams sink just because of the "$" sign!
We've got some awesome resources in case you want to check them out. In the meantime, ask us anything and we'll try our best to help!
Rock on and keep savin'!
 
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April 28, 2008
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The weather has been awesome and toasty on the island — perfect for hanging out and catching some sun! While I was chilling at the game park, a couple of us chatted about our pets and Disneyland experiences.
I once had a little froggie that my Grammy flushed down the toilet. Don't worry - it was an accident, and actually a little funny in a weird kind of way.
What kind of funny pet memories do you have? Share, share!
As for my Disneyland story, I told them about the time when I was an itty bitty kid, Chip (or Dale...they look the same to me ) stepped on my foot and made me cry. Hey! His foot was ginormous, I swear!
What about you? Who's your all time favorite Disney character? Post it and see which one is the most popular!
 
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April 25, 2008
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We want YOU to build the new Island Summer Games arena!
Send in an idea or build a stadium in world that you think will be the best fit for the Summer Games. The arena you design will house the opening and closing ceremonies and possibly a few of the competitions!
All you have to do is post the coordinates on this blog — or let Cassie know so she can snap photos. Then people can vote on who the winner will be. You have until June to finish your entry, so take your time, collaborate with fellow islanders, and come up with something that's going to rock the islands!
We can't wait to see your ideas! Remember, the Olympics are about unity . So with that in mind — let's get creative!
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