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The Lost Eight Years

October 9th, 2008 · No Comments · Environment, News

I just received this link, The Lost Eight Years, from the Enviromental Defense Action Fund.  It’s a great overview and look back at the major studies and events, inaction by the current administration, and the alarming impacts of global warming over the last 8 year period.Â
Lost Eight Years
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New Birth Pictures of Siobhán

September 30th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Birthdays, Family, News, Pictures, Siobhán Fiona

I just posted all of the pictures from Siobhán’s birth and her first week with us.  Sorry about the delay on these, I’ve been pretty busy adjusting to fatherhood.

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Introducing….

September 25th, 2008 · 8 Comments · Birthdays, Family, News, Pictures, Siobhán Fiona

after much debate, soul searching and researching, mommy and daddy have picked a name for our little angel:
Siobhán Fiona Kelleher
Siobhán “shiv + awn”
Siobhán is another Irish form of Joan meaning “God is gracious.” A popular name in Ireland where the anglicised versions are often used. Siobhán McKenna, an Irish actress who died in 1986, was [...]

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It’s a Girl!

September 24th, 2008 · 17 Comments · Birthdays, Family, News, Pictures, Siobhán Fiona

Born at 4:11pm
5 pounds 13 ounces
19 1/2 inches long

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At Paoli Hospital Now

September 24th, 2008 · 17 Comments · Birthdays, Family, News, Siobhán Fiona

Bridget and I are now settled in at Paoli Hospital.  When we got here, Bridget was already in labor, it started last night at about 3am… my sweet wife let me sleep in until the morning.  We checked into the hospital at about 8am, and Bridget is now having steady contractions, almost a few minutes [...]

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Soon we’ll get to meet Bah!

September 23rd, 2008 · 3 Comments · Family, Friends, News, Siobhán Fiona

Well Bridget and I got some great news today…. she went into the doctor’s for her appointment, and they told her it’s time to have the baby!  So she is going to call the hospital in the morning to double check they have a bed, and will be going in about 8am in order to [...]

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West Chester Restaurant Festival 2008

September 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment · News

Bridget and I went to the Chester County Restaurant Festival in downtown West Chester borough today.  We got there early this year, and were very glad we did.  Parking was very difficult to get by the time we left for the day, and it also got very crowded.  This year’s selection was excellent as always, [...]

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Careless School Bus Driving

September 19th, 2008 · No Comments · News, Video

UPDATE 10/1: I received a phone call from Krapf’s today, and was informed that they took immediate action when they found out about this situation and replaced the driver on this route. They also asked for permission to use the video for training purposes, which I said they could do.
UPDATE 9/22: This morning (Monday [...]

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It’s very simple. from Al Gore and the We Campaign

September 18th, 2008 · No Comments · Environment, News, Video

I got this email from Al Gore & The We Campaign today.

Friends,
I’ve been deeply frustrated. I suspect a lot of you have been too.
We’re facing such huge challenges and all you hear through the media are demagogic chants like “drill, drill, drill.”
Skyrocketing energy prices. The climate crisis. Unraveling financial markets. Wars that just happen to be [...]

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Nicole and Brianna’s Baptism

September 17th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Christening, Events, Family, News, Pictures

[ September 14, 2008; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Bridget and I attended Nicole and Brianna’s Baptism on Saturday.  It was very nice and it was a beautiful day to celebrate with friends and family welcoming Nicole and Brianna to the Catholic Church.  The girls looked beautiful and behaved like little angels with no crying, even when the water was poured over their heads.

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Bridget’s Baby Shower

August 23rd, 2008 · 5 Comments · News

Bridget and I wanted to thank all of our family and friends for attending her baby shower today.  We were so happy to see everyone and to celebrate our new bah’s upcoming arrival.  Thank you to everyone for all of the wonderful gifts!
Here are some of the pictures:

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Brand New Completely Redesigned Website for Kelleher Photography

August 20th, 2008 · 1 Comment · News, Photography

Well I got a completely new and resigned website for my photography business, Kelleher Photography.  Please take a few minutes to checkout the new site and let me know if you have any comments or suggestions on how to improve it.  And let your freinds know about it too!  It’s www.kelleherphoto.com

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Halley’s Eye Surgery

August 14th, 2008 · No Comments · News, Pets, Pictures

Halley had eye surgery this week performed by Dr. Gross at Metropolitan Veterinary Associates. Because of the diabetes, Halley developed very bad cataracts in both eyes, and was having a lot of difficulty seeing.  Since he would be blind in a short amount of time, and since he is still so young, we decided [...]

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Together, We Can Meet the Challenge

July 30th, 2008 · No Comments · Environment, News

On July 17, 2008, Former Vice President Al Gore challenged America to reset the way we make our energy choices.
He challenged America to generate 100% of our electricity from sources that do not lead to global warming — and to do it within 10 years. Meeting this ambitious goal would create millions [...]

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Sold to Big Oil

July 29th, 2008 · No Comments · Environment, News

Standing before a room of oil company executives in June, John McCain flip-flopped and declared support for coastal oil drilling. Now the Washington Post is reporting that, within days, oil and gas execs ponied up nearly $1 million to elect McCain.1 It’s another piece of evidence that in a McCain White House, oil companies will [...]

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Gore’s Generational Challenge to Repower America

July 17th, 2008 · No Comments · Environment, News

Unprecedented Proposal on Energy and Climate
Commitment to Clean Energy Future Will Expand Economic Opportunity, Address Energy, Climate and National Security Concerns
Washington, DC - To reset the way Americans think about the energy future and the climate crisis, former Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore issued a bold challenge [...]

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Picken’s Plan

July 14th, 2008 · No Comments · Environment, News


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Please Help the Puppies

June 20th, 2008 · 2 Comments · News, Pets

Pennsylvania has more than 2,100 breeding facilities in the state—many of which have 100 dogs or more. A recent Oprah Winfrey Show highlighted the horrific conditions at Pennsylvania puppy mills with undercover footage taken at a facility in Lancaster, PA.
Representative James Casorio has introduced comprehensive legislation (H.B. 2525), backed by Governor Rendell and supported by more than 90 legislators, [...]

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GOP blocks Senate’s global warming bill

June 6th, 2008 · No Comments · Environment, News

I was really hoping that we might have been able to get an effective global warming bill passed this year, but it looks like that won’t be possible, at least not this year.
WASHINGTON - Senate Republicans on Friday blocked a global warming bill that would have required major reductions in greenhouse gases, after a bitter [...]

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U.S. lists polar bear as threatened species

May 15th, 2008 · No Comments · Environment, Nature, News

After a year of dragging it’s feet, and even being ordered by a federal judge to make a decision, the Interior Department has finally listed the polar bear as a threatened species.  The polar bear must be protected because of the decline in Arctic sea ice from global warming.
But because of the current administration, it [...]

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