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GOOD TO KNOW

Flat-Screen TV Warning

• From NPR — Every 30 minutes a child ends up in the emergency room after being injured by a television. Flat screen TVs aren't necessarily safer, according to a study. They are heavy and perhaps even more likely to tip over than those old tube monsters. Experts say TVs need to be tethered to a wall. See TV's Pose A Danger To Kids, But Not The Way You Might Think
  
  

Beware Becoming An Office Potato

• Shared link from Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA and TampaBay.com —  Bad news if you're reading this at your desk (or typing it from your desk): A field known as "inactivity research," suggests that sitting can be very bad for your health. It might sound obvious, but the killer point is this: Inactivity is bad for you even if you exercise. Heading to the gym is not a license to spend the rest of the day on your backside. See Sit In An Office All Day? Your Health May Be At Risk.
  
  

Growing Vegetables At Home

• From Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System — Join Hillsborough County Park Ranger Diana Kyle as she shares how to grow vegetables at home! Tuesday, July 23 at 4 p.m. at the Austin Davis Public Library: http://bit.ly/VegetableGardens.
  
  

It's A Dog's World

• From Camp Bow Wow — Interesting dog fact for the day. The dog name “Fido” is from Latin and means “fidelity.” What name did you give to your dog? Does it have a special meaning?

• From Care Animal Hospital — Your dog may remember things that happened in the past......http://bit.ly/15MuZR6
  
  

High School Football

• From Brandon Eagles Football — Preparations continue for the 2013 season. The field surface is getting a much needed sod replacement. Football practice starts August 5th.
  
  
• From Durant Cougar Football — What are YOU doing to get yourself ready to be recruitable? SAT and ACT dates: Make the effort to prepare yourself for college! #Responsibility #CougarPride
  
  

Tips On Fitness

• From Brandon Weight Loss — Five Tips To Help You Stay The Course
  
  

Cut Back On Cooling Costs

• From ACE Heating & Cooling — Pssst! Do you know the secrets of cutting summer cooling costs?http://on.rgj.com/15zfMEY.
  
  

• From Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System —Have a child that enjoys creating using Lego blocks? Bring them to the library where they can build creations with friends at a 'Block Party!' Many branches are offering this fun program throughout the summer. (Note: Dates for the closest library location, in Bloomingdale, are July 28, Aug. 25 and Sept. 22.) See: http://bit.ly/LibBlockParty.
  
  

DEALS OF THE DAY

• From Chick-fil-A at Lake Brandon Village — Summer Fun Flicks is hosted at AMC Regency 20 Theaters (2496 West Brandon Blvd). Doors open at 9 a.m. with movies starting at 10 a.m. Tickets cost $1. Proceeds benefit the Emergency Care Help Organization (ECHO) and local YMCA's. The flick for today, Tuesday, July 23, is Ice Age - Continental Drift.

• From Hillsborough County, Florida Government — Looking for inexpensive family fun? Check out your local library. Here are some of the events: http://bit.ly/July22-29

• From Square 1 Burgers — Come join us Wednesday at 7pm at Square 1 Burgers & Bar - Tampa for a unique event. We'll be pairing the best Abita Beer samples with your favorite SQ1 finger-licking treats for only $20! Awesome. Call (813) 414-0101 to reserve your spot.

• From Skateland of Brandon — Tuesday morning Tiny Tot skating 10-11:30 am. Admission $3.00, rental included. 6 & younger only!

• From University of South Florida — Introducing the first-ever Massive Open Online Courses at the University of South Florida! The free online courses are open to anyone around the world. Learn how you can access the new classes: http://bit.ly/14y7cI9

• From Diving Designs Salong & Spa — http://tinyurl.com/nrx275g - click here to view our Rest, Relax & Rejuvenate massage specials this week at your favorite spa!
  
  
• From Plato's Closet - Brandon, FL — More Miss Me! These jeans are BRAND NEW!!! Size 30, originally $99, but WE have them for only $60!!

IN THE NEWS

• From TBO.com — Do you think lawmakers need to enact stricter regulations on lawn mowers? See Mower Accidents Send Two Florida Children To Hospital

• From Osprey Observer — After a year of fundraising, it was time for members of the Brandon Rotary Club to enjoy the fruits of their labor, which has culminated in the donating of close to $50,000 to seven local charities. See Rotary Donates $50K To Local Charities.

• From FOX13 & myfoxtampabay.com — A University of Florida football player has been arrested for the second time in a month. See UF Football Player Arrested For Barking At K9.

GIVING

• From Official BCSPCA Paws for a Cause Page — All the love at half the price! Kitties and bunnies are half off the adoption fee until the end of the month. Can't adopt? Donate a couple of dollars to our General fund: http://bit.ly/161FW1e. Every dollar counts for these beautiful critters!
  

DEADLINES

• From Hillsborough Community College Brandon - SGA —  The deadline to pay for fall classes is Aug. 10.
  
  

JOBS

• From Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office — Join us, at the State Senator Janet Cruz' Job Fair, Tuesday, July 30th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Higgins Hall, 5225 North Himes Avenue, Tampa. 
  We are looking to fill numerous law enforcement and detention positions. Working for one of the largest suburban sheriff's offices in the US, with more than 160 years of tradition has its benefits: yearly tuition reimbursement (1500.00 bachelors, 2,500.00 masters), bilingual inventive pay, and salary while in the academy.

• From The Brass Tap - Brandon — Do you love craft beer & have serving experience?! If so, come in today before 8pm to fill out an application!!

Past Facebook Reports

• Monday, July 22