College World Series

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Summer is officially here, and that means that America's Pastime is in full swing!  The College World Series is back and is almost down to the Final 4!  The University of Texas, Austin, Florida, North Carolina, Vanderbilt, Virginia, South Carolina, the University of California, Berkeley, and Texas A&M are the only teams remaining in Division 1.  Congratulations to those teams!

A little history on the College World Series (CWS)...it began in 1947, with the first two years having the final games played in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  The inaugural winners were the Cal Bears, who defeated Yale 8-7 to become champions.  In 1949 the CWS moved to Wichita, Kansas, before finally settling down in Omaha, Nebraska in 1950.  The CWS has remained in Omaha since 1950, with the games being played almost entirely at Rosenblatt Stadium (1950-2010).  This year, 2011, marks the first year that the games are being played at the new stadium in Omaha, TD Ameritrade Park.  You can find some more interesting facts about the CWS at The College World Series of Omaha Website.

Summer Time is Coming!

 Is everyone getting ready for the best time of the year?  That's right, summertime is almost upon us!  To get my house ready for summer, I've pulled out the barbecue, dusted off the surfboards and hung up some new wind chimes!  I love the look and sound of wind chimes during the summer, and Steal Street has several new chimes available just in time for summer!  There are animal wind chimes, American-themed wind chimes, motorcycle wind chimes, hot air balloon chimes and more!  Check out the pictures for some of our new wind chimes and stop by Steal Street Wind Chimes to pick out the ones you would like for your home!

Father's Day History

Spring is giving way to summer, and with that, so comes Father’s Day.  Did you know the first observance of Father’s Day was on July 5, 1908 in Fairmont, West Virginia?  It was organized by Mrs. Grace Golden Clayton to celebrate the lives of the 210 fathers who had been lost in the Monongah mining disaster on December 6, 1907.  The beginning of a national celebration of Father’s Day was actually not until June 19, 1910, when Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington organized a day of observance for fathers after Mother’s Day was established.  Initially met with criticism and the fear of becoming a joke, Father’s Day was not officially made into a national holiday until 1972, six years after President Lyndon B. Johnson issued the first presidential proclamation honoring fathers on the third Sunday in June.

It's Memorial Day Weekend!

Yes!  It is Memorial Day weekend!  Time to dust off the barbecues and play outside.  Here at Steal Street, we have decided to launch even more new products!  We have great new aromatherapy products, including fantastic electric oil burners and incense burners available in several designs and colors.  Check them all out!  Also, if you are a fan of sweet deals and extra coupon savings, then you should follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.  We offer several secret deals and coupons only available to the Bandits that have added us.  Don't hesitate to save some extra money, and remember to be safe and have fun this weekend!

Disaster Relief

Terrible tragedies have hit the south as several severe storm systems produced devastating tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma, Texas, and Missouri recently.  Towns have been destroyed and families uprooted, and right now they need help.  Please take a moment and visit the Red Cross website and make a donation to help with the disaster relief for the Southern States.  American Red Cross

Here is a website that gives a little more information on tornadoes:  About Tornadoes

Here is a government page that gives information on being prepared for a tornado:  How to Prepare for Tornadoes