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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - September 1, 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:38:00 -0500

Yersterday's News

This Week in History*

Sep 01, 1985          Wreck of the Titanic found
Sep 02, 1969          First ATM opens for business
Sep 03, 1783          Treaty of Paris signed
Sep 04, 1886          Geronimo surrenders
Sep 05, 1972          Arab terrorists take Israeli hostages at the Olympics
Sep 06, 1915          First tank produced
Sep 07, 1813          United States nicknamed Uncle Sam

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Anger venting post (641 replies)
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Parents Tip of the Week

When your child wants to show you something, stop what you are doing and pay attention to your child. It is important to spend frequent, small amounts of time with your child doing things that you both enjoy.

Upcoming Events

Renaissance Faire - August 3rd – September 22nd, Tuxedo Park, NY
Музыкально-развлекательный Фестиваль «Бабье Лето» - Sep. 20-22, 2013, Poconos, PA
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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - July 14, 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:37:00 -0500

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This Week in History*

Jul 15, 1971            Nixon announces visit to communist China
Jul 16, 1945            Atom bomb successfully tested
Jul 17, 1955            Disneyland opens
Jul 18, 1940            FDR nominated for unprecedented third term
Jul 19, 1799            Rosetta Stone found
Jul 20, 1969            Armstrong walks on moon
Jul 21, 1861            The First Battle of Bull Run

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Социологический опрос # 1: В каком возрасте вы эмигрировали (185 replies)
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Why do Russian parents write in English (141 replies)
Is anyone out there Not on Isogenix (more about diets) (93 replies)
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Parents Tip of the Week

Take your kids camping. Find campground with a playground and/or pool and organized activities. That way you have a backup if your child tires of roughing it.

Upcoming Events

Debauche (The Russian Mafia Band) - August 1st, 9pm at Restaurant Vernissage
Фестиваль «Солнышко» - August 2nd – August 4th, Jerry’s Three River Campground, Pond Eddy, NY
RPNJ Summer Picnic – August 18th, Ringwood State Park, NJ
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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - June 30, 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:36:00 -0500

Yersterday's News

This Week in History*

Jul 01, 1997            Hong Kong returned to China
Jul 02, 1997            Men in Black premieres
Jul 03, 1863            Battle of Gettysburg ends
Jul 04, 1776            U.S. declares independence
Jul 05, 1946            Bikini introduced
Jul 06, 1935            Dalai Lama is born
Jul 07, 1930            Building of Hoover Dam begins

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Why do 3 year old girls Love dresses? (84 replies)
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What sign are you? (48 replies)

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Parents Tip of the Week

For a first toddler play date, consider getting together in a neutral place like a park or playground. It’s often hard for toddlers to share their favorite toys with new friends.

Upcoming Events

State Fair Meadowlands - June 21st - July 7th
Ridgewood July 4th Fireworks - July 4th
Fair Lawn Fireworks - July 7th
Debauche (The Russian Mafia Band) - August 1st, 9pm at Restaurant Vernissage
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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - June 23, 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:35:00 -0500

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This Week in History*

Jun 24, 1948           Soviets blockade West Berlin
Jun 25, 1876           Battle of Little Bighorn
Jun 26, 1948           U.S. begins Berlin Airlift
Jun 27, 1950           Truman orders U.S. forces to Korea
Jun 28, 1953           Workers assemble first Corvette in Flint, Michigan
Jun 29, 1995           U.S. space shuttle docks with Russian space station
Jun 30, 1936           Gone with the Wind published

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How bored are your kids in public school – Winner of Most Replies (538 replies)
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Parents Tip of the Week

Take turns with your spouse putting kids to bed. This gives the child a chance to relate to both parents and avoid casting one parent in this role

Upcoming Events

State Fair Meadowlands – June 21st – July 7th
Ridgewood July 4th Fireworks – July 4th
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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - June 16, 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:33:00 -0500

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This Week in History*

Jun 17, 1885           Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor
Jun 18, 1812           War of 1812 begins
Jun 19, 1953           Rosenbergs executed
Jun 20, 1975           Jaws released
Jun 21, 1788           U.S. Constitution ratified
Jun 22, 2001           1st “Fast and the Furious” released
Jun 23, 1902           “Mercedes” registered as a brand name

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Best cartoons for our kids (55 replies)

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Parents Tip of the Week

If kids mess up, don’t try to find out who is to blame. Involve all kids in cleaning up the mess. By not blaming or punishing, we free the children to focus on taking responsibility, rather than on taking revenge.

Upcoming Events

Jetlag Festival 2013 – June 21st – June 23rd , at Catskills, NY
Circus in Bergen County YJCC – June 23rd, 2:00 and 5:00 pm, Township of Washington, NJ
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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - June 9, 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:32:00 -0500

Yersterday's News

This Week in History*

Jun 10, 1935           Alcoholic Anonymous founded
Jun 11, 1979          John Wayne dies
Jun 12, 1987           Reagan challenges Gorbachev
Jun 13, 1966           The Miranda rights are established
Jun 14, 1777           Congress adopts the Stars and Stripes
Jun 15, 1215           Magna Carta sealed
Jun 16, 1884           First roller coaster in America opens

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Solve if you’re a Genius – and RPNJ got a Lot of them! :) (157 replies)
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Parents Tip of the Week

Sing songs, read rhyming books and say silly tongue twisters. These help kids become sensitive to the sounds in words.

Upcoming Events

Jetlag Festival 2013 – June 21st – June 23rd , at Catskills, NY
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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - June 2, 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:30:00 -0500

Yersterday's News

This Week in History*

Jun 03, 1989           Crackdown at Tiananmen begins
Jun 04, 1940           The synthetic rubber tire unveiled
Jun 05, 1967           6 day war begins
Jun 06, 1944           D-Day
Jun 07, 1955           1st President to appear on color TV (Eisenhower)
Jun 08, 1936           1st parking meters are invented
Jun 09, 1963           Johnny Depp is born

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Parents Tip of the Week

Teach your kids road safety thru play. Add street lights and road signs to they toy collection and use them together with toy cars, people, etc to teach road safety rules.

Upcoming Events

Taste of Ridgewod – Sat, June 09 1PM-4PM, at Van Neste Square, Ridgewood, NJ
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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - May 26, 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:27:00 -0500

Yersterday's News

This Week in History*

May 27, 1703          St Petersburg founded by Peter the Great
May 28, 1930          The Chrysler Building in NYC officially opens
May 29, 1990          Yeltsin elected president of the Russian republic
May 30, 1431          Joan of Arc martyred
May 31, 1859          Big Ben goes into operation in London
Jun 01, 1980           CNN launches
Jun 02, 1851           1st US alcohol prohibition law enacted

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Parents Tip of the Week

Show your kids photos and videos of themselves when they were small. They really enjoy it and it helps them to retain memories of their early childhood experiences

Upcoming Events

Cole Bros. Circus – May 30th thru June 2nd, 4:30 PM and 7:30 PM at Garfield High School, NJ
Фестиваль Русского Рока Эхо 2013 – May 31st- June 2nd, at Deerpark KOA, Cuddebackville NY
Jetlag Festival 2013 – June 21st – June 23rd , at Catskills, NY
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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - May 19, 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:25:00 -0500

Yersterday's News

This Week in History*

May 20, 1873          Levi Strauss and J.Davis get patent for blue jeans
May 21, 1881          American Red Cross founded
May 22, 1843          Great Emigration departs for Oregon
May 23, 1934          Police kill famous outlaws Bonnie and Clyde
May 24, 1883          Brooklyn Bridge opens
May 25, 1977          Star Wars opens
May 26, 1897          Dracula goes on sale in London

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Parents Tip of the Week

Show good example by remaining calm in stressful situations. This encourages toddlers to do the same and might prevent future tantrums.

Upcoming Events

Cole Bros. Circus – May 30th thru June 2nd, 4:30 PM and 7:30 PM at Garfield High School, NJ
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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - May 12, 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:16:00 -0500

Yersterday's News

This Week in History*

May 13, 1918          1st US airmail stamps issued (24 cents)
May 14, 1804          Lewis and Clark depart
May 15, 1937          Madeleine Albright is born
May 16, 1929          First Academy Awards ceremony
May 17, 1954          Brown v. Board of Ed is decided
May 18, 1920          Pope John Paul II born
May 19, 1982          Sophia Loren jailed in Naples for tax evasion

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Parents Tip of the Week

Play Board Games with you kids. They can teach important social skills, such as communicating verbally, sharing, waiting, taking turns, and enjoying interaction with others. Even simple games like Chutes and Ladders can teach life skills such as Never give up , your luck can change at any instant.

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Ridgewood Sidewalk Sale - May 16th - May 18th, at Central Business District, Ridgewood, NJ
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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - May 5, 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:13:00 -0500

Yersterday's News

This Week in History*

May 06, 1994          English Channel tunnel opens
May 07, 1994          The Scream recovered
May 08, 1945          V-E Day is celebrated in America and Britain
May 09, 1950          L. Ron Hubbard publishes Dianetics
May 10, 1869          Transcontinental railroad completed
May 11, 1949          1st Polaroid camera sold $89.95 (NYC)
May 12, 1957          Race car driver A.J. Foyt gets first pro victory

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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - April 28, 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:04:00 -0500

Yersterday's News

This Week in History*

Apr 29, 2004           WW II monument opens in Washington, D.C.
Apr 30, 1945           Adolf Hitler commits suicide
May 01, 1931          Empire State Building dedicated
May 02, 1933          Loch Ness Monster sighted
May 03, 1469          Niccolo Machiavelli born
May 04, 1994          Rabin &Arafat sign accord for Palestinian self-rule
May 05, 1961          The first American in space

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Play “What might happen if …? game to teach children about safety. For example “What might happen if I talked on the phone while driving? “ or “What might happen if you turned the hot water faucet all the way?” It helps them to get in the habit of thinking about safety.

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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - April 21, 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:47:00 -0500

Yersterday's News

Two suspects of explosions at Boston Marathon caught – one dead, one in critical condition.
Massive blast at Texas fertilizer plant
Shots fired at Silicon Valley power substation
Дима Билан будет вести «Спокойной Ночи Малыши»
«А Ну Ка, Похудейка» competition completed. Combined loss of more than 265 lbs !!!

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Apr 22, 1970          The first Earth Day
Apr 23, 1564          William Shakespeare born
Apr 24, 1916          Easter Rebellion begins
Apr 25, 1983          Andropov writes to U.S. student
Apr 26, 1954          Polio vaccine trials begin
Apr 27, 4977 B.C. Universe is created, according to Kepler
Apr 28, 1945          Benito Mussolini executed

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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - April 14, 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:43:00 -0500

Yersterday's News

Man buys toy poodles, discovers they’re actually ferrets on steroids
Wikileaks launches searchable archive of government records
Margaret Thatcher, aged 87 and Annette Funicello, Mouseketeer aged 70, die on Monday
After 38 years in jail, a Bronx man is acquitted of a murder of 8-year-old girl, thanks to DNA test
Wrestling, Olympic sport since 708 B.C, will be dropped from 2020 Olympics

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Apr 15, 1947           Jackie Robinson breaks color barrier
Apr 16, 1943           Hallucinogenic effects of LSD discovered
Apr 17, 1970           Apollo 13 returns to Earth
Apr 18, 1906           The Great San Francisco Earthquake
Apr 19, 1897           First Boston Marathon held
Apr 20, 1980           Castro announces Mariel Boatlift
Apr 21, 753 BC       Rome founded

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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - April 7, 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:27:00 -0500

Yersterday's News

This Week in History*

Apr 08, 1730           1st Synagoge is established in NYC
Apr 09, 1865           Robert E. Lee surrenders
Apr 10, 1953           First color 3-D film opens in Hollywood
Apr 11, 1814           Napoleon exiled to Elba
Apr 12, 1861           The Civil War begins
Apr 13, 1997           Tiger Woods wins first major
Apr 14, 1865           Lincoln is shot

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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - March 31, 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:00:00 -0500

Yersterday's News

Deli worker and a father of 5, Pedro Querada, 44, wins $338 million Powerball jackpot in Passaic, NJ
Boris Berezovsky, 67, found dead in the bathroom of his Ascot home died from hanging.
Cyprus bailout plan will cause big depositors like Russia to face losses of around 40 percent
Kiev buried under 60 centimeters of snow due to the biggest snowfall in over a century.
Fire broke out at BRC Sauna and Spa in Fair Lawn. No injuries reported

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Mar 31, 1889    Eiffel Tower opens
Apr 01, 1700    April Fools tradition popularized
Apr 02, 2005    Pope John Paul II Dies
Apr 03, 1860    Pony Express debuts
Apr 04, 1968    Dr. King is assassinated
Apr 05, 1614   Pocahontas marries John Rolfe
Apr 06, 1896   First modern Olympic Games

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Russian Colonization of Alaska and California

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 28 May 2013 13:49:00 -0400

Interesting facts about Russian America - (Yunona i Avos)

After recently watching rock opera Yunona i Avos (Юнона и Авось) I thought it would be interesting to read in depth about the historical aspect of the story behind it and mainly about Explorers of Russian America. It was interesting to learn that Rock Opera as a concept was prohibited in 1978 in Soviet Union and it was called Modern Opera when idea of Yunona & Avos was presented and executed a few years later.

The story is about a historical figure Nikolay Petrovich Rezanov who was a Russian nobleman and statesman who promoted the project of Russian colonization of Alaska and California. He sailed for the Spanish settlements in California, proposing to trade his tempting cargo of American and Russian wares for food-stuffs, and to arrange a treaty by whose terms his colonies should be provisioned twice a year with the bountiful products of New Spain. He cast anchor in the harbor of San Francisco early in April 1806, after a stormy voyage which had defeated his intention to take possession of the Columbia River in the name of Russia.

Although he was received with great courtesy and entertained night and day by the Californians, no time was lost in informing him that the laws of Spain forbade the colonies to trade with foreign powers, and that the governor of all the Californias was incorruptible. Had it not been for a love affair with Concepción Argüello (Conchita), the daughter of the comandante of San Francisco, Don José Darío Argüello, and for his diplomatic skill, with which he won over the clergy, Rezanov would have failed.

As it was, when he sailed for New Archangel six weeks after his arrival, the Juno's hold was full of bread-stuffs and dried meats, he had the promise of the perplexed governor to forward a copy of the treaty to Spain at once, and he was engaged to the most beautiful girl in California. Shortly after his arrival in New Archangel, he proceeded by water to Kamchatka, where he dispatched his ships to wrest the island Sakhalin of the lower Kuril group from Japan, then started overland for Saint Petersburg to obtain the Tsar's signature to the treaty, and also personal letters to the pope and king of Spain that he might ask for the dispensation and the royal consent necessary for his marriage.

He died of fever and exhaustion in Krasny Yar (now Krasnoyarsk), Siberia, on March 8, 1807. On October 28, 2000, at Rezanov’s grave in the Trinity churchyard of Krasnoyarsk (where according to one account his remains were moved in the late 1950s) there was a service for the dead and the dedication of a memorial to Rezanov. It is a white cross, bearing on one side the inscription “Nickolai Petrovich Rezanov 1764 - 1807. I will never forget you”, and on the other side - “Maria Concepcion de Arguelio 1791 - 1857. I will see you never more”.

This story became the subject of Concepcion de Arguello, a ballad by Francis Bret Harte, and a 1937 novel, Rezánov and Doña Concha, by the largely forgotten San Francisco author Gertrude Atherton, who had also written a biography of Rezanov on the centennial of his romance with Concepcion.

Count von Resanoff, the Russian, envoy of the mighty Czar,

Stood beside the deep embrasures, where the brazen cannon are.

He with grave provincial magnates long had held serene debate

On the Treaty of Alliance and the high affairs of state;

He from grave provincial magnates oft had turned to talk apart

With the Commandante's daughter on the questions of the heart,

Until points of gravest import yielded slowly one by one,

And by Love was consummated what Diplomacy begun;

Historical Aspect:

The treaty with California, the bare suggestion of which made such a commotion in New Spain, was the least of Rezanov's projects. It was sincerely conceived, for he was deeply and humanely concerned for his employees and the wretched natives who were little more than the slaves of the company; but its very obviousness raised the necessary amount of dust.

His correspondence with the company betrays a clearly defined purpose to annex to Russia the entire western coast of North America, and to encourage immediate emigration from the parent country on a large scale. Had he lived, there is, all things considered, hardly a doubt that he would have accomplished his object. The treaty was never signed, the reforms of Rezanov died of discouragement, the fortunes of the colonies gradually collapsed, and the Spanish girl who had loved Rezanov became a nun.