Category Archives: FYI

Colorado Mayor in Office for Fifty Years

Posted on February 20, 2012 by EngAGE

“In these increasingly partisan times, Mayor Virgil Harms, a lifelong Democrat in a sea of Republicans, recently celebrated half a century in office, a job he’s won without spending a dime or sullying a reputation. Having no opponent, of course, … Continue reading →

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Check Off the Arts!

Posted on January 30, 2012 by EngAGE

Want to help bring arts and arts education to California communities and schools?  Contribute to the California Arts Council Fund on your annual state tax return!  Look for the California Arts Council Fund in the “contributions” section.  Thousands of children … Continue reading →

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One Downtown L.A. Intersection, 1934 and Today

Posted on January 22, 2012 by EngAGE

Click here to see the dramatic changes that have happened to this intersection in the last 78 years! Photo by William Snyder, L.A. Times staff photographer.      

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Veteran “Mad Men” Want to Sell to Older People

Posted on January 16, 2012 by EngAGE

An article in The New York Observer suggests: “Picture Don Draper a few years down the road, gripping an AARP card instead of a  tumbler of Canadian Club, and you’ve got Don Blauweiss.” Blauweiss, 78, and his co-horts (Chuck Schroeder, Ed Griles … Continue reading →

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How Old Are Your Old Photographs?

Posted on January 8, 2012 by EngAGE

There are many online resources available to help you date your old family photographs — you know, the pictures with the mysterious names and notations on the back. If you have an interest in genealogy or if you simply have … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by EngAGE

  Best wishes for a happy and healthy new year from everyone at EngAGE! See more great Rose Parade historic pictures in this LA Times collection.

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The Queen of England and Her i-Pad2

Posted on December 29, 2011 by EngAGE

During this holiday week, we’d like to share some of our earlier posts from the EngAGE Blog, in case you missed seeing them. This one is from May 17, 2011. Yes, even the Queen of England has embraced technology! Click … Continue reading →

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