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Robotics Exhibit: The Robots-'R Coming Through September
 Coming from the Carnegie Science Center , this highly interactive exhibition allows you the chance to discover the fact behind science fiction while working with (and against) robotic technology. Motion detection, super-hearing, quick reflexes, aid to the disabled - this exhibit has it all, and your chance to meet science fiction stars. During opening weekend, you can meet Bob May, who starred as The Robot B-9 in Lost in Space. He also performed in such television shows as Red Skelton and McHale's Navy.
When: Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun noon-6 p.m.
Where: South Florida Science Museum, 4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach FL 33405
Info: (561) 832-1988
Cost: Adults $9; seniors 62 and over $7.50; children (ages 3-12 $6, under 3 free
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Exhibit: Rare White Alligator
 What: Don't miss your chance to see Mardi, the rare white alligator, now on view at the Palm beach Zoo. The alligator is from Louisiana and was named for Mardi Gras in New Orleans .
Where: Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd.m West Palm Beach FL 33405
When: Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Ends Sun, Sep 30
Cost: Adults $12.95; seniors 60+ $9.95; children ages 3-12 $8.95, under 3 free
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Exhibit: For the Love of Dogs
 The Cornell Museum will fill the "dog days of summer" with a premiere exhibition, organized by the museum, that has plenty of personality as "man's best friend" is celebrated through art. The exhibit includes paintings, sculpture and photography from national, international, regional and local artists - complimented by "personality" portraits and children's dog art from the community. All local submissions are accompanied by stories or bios of the featured dogs. Some are hilarious, others will touch your heart.
When: Begins Thu, Jun 14 Ends Sat, Sep 8
Tue-Sat 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sun 1-4:30 p.m.
Where:Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach FL 33444
Info: (561) 243-7035
Cost: Adults $6; seniors/students (14-21) $4, children ages 13 and under free
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Baby Boot Camp
 Baby Boot Camp stroller-based fitness classes are designed specifically to help moms get fit. It takes the place of a personal trainer at a time in your life when you need one more than ever. Classes combine strength-training exercises with cardiovascular drills. Pilates, yoga and abdominal exercises help improve core strength; the stroller, resistance tubes (and even your child) are used as an integral part of the workout. Length is 55 or 75 minutes depending on class format. You will need a water bottle, mat or towel; your child will need a stroller, snacks, toys, sun block, diapers, hat and blanket.
Where & When
Wellington
Mon, Wed, Fri 9-10 a.m.
Info: (561) 227-6900
Cost: $5-$15
The Mall at Wellington Green
10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington
Jupiter
Tue, Thu, Fri 8:45-10 a.m.
Abacoa Town Center
1200 Town Center Dr,
Jupiter FL 33458
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Sailing Adventure Cruise
 Climb aboard the Hukuna Matata for a three-hour adventure cruise that includes your choice of fun activities. Choose swimming, receiving sailing tips from your captain, and if conditions permit you can snorkel or just sit back and relax in the onboard hammocks and enjoy the beautiful scenery while exploring the tropical blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean . Cold beverages, beer and snacks, plus their signature fresh fruit platter, are all included.
When: Tue-Sat 2-5 p.m.
Where: Riviera Beach Marina, 200 E 13th St, Riviera Beach FL 33404
Info: (561) 881-9757
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Gumbo Limbo Feeding at the Tanks
Witness a feeding frenzy at the tanks as one of our Naturalists feed our sharks, sea turtles, and fish.
Open to all ages; Children must be accompanied by adult.
When: Sunday - Friday at 2:30 pm. Saturdays at 11:30 am.
Cost: Free
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center , 1801 N. Ocean Blvd , Boca Raton , 33432 Back to top
Thomas & Friends Toy Recall
RC2 Corp. Recalls Various Thomas & Friends(tm) Wooden Railway Toys Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Products: Various Thomas & Friends(tm) Wooden Railway Toys
Units: About 1.5 million
Importer/Distributor: RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook , Ill.
Hazard: Surface paints on the recalled products contain lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None.
Description: The recall involves wooden vehicles, buildings and other train set components for young children listed in the chart below. The front of the packaging has the logo "Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway" on the upper left-hand corner. A manufacturing code may be located on the bottom of the product or inside the battery cover. Toys marked with codes containing "WJ" or "AZ" are not included in this recall.
Recalled Product Names
Red James Engine & Red James' # 5 Coal Tender Red Lights & Sounds James Engine & Red James' #5 Lights & Sounds Coal Tender James with Team Colors Engine & James with Team Colors #5 Coal Tender Red Skarloey Engine Brown & Yellow Old Slow Coach Red Hook & Ladder Truck & Red Water Tanker Truck Red Musical Caboose Red Sodor Line Caboose Red Coal Car labeled "2006 Day Out With Thomas" on the Side Red Baggage Car Red Holiday Caboose Red "Sodor Mail" Car Red Fire Brigade Truck Red Fire Brigade Train Deluxe Sodor Fire Station Red Coal Car Yellow Box Car Red Stop Sign Yellow Railroad Crossing Sign Yellow "Sodor Cargo Company" Cargo Piece Smelting Yard Ice Cream Factory
Sold at: Toy stores and various retailers nationwide from January 2005 through June 2007 for between $10 and $70.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact RC2 Corp. for a replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact RC2 Corp.
toll-free at (866) 725-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. CT Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at recalls.rc2.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07212.html
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.
Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or visit CPSC's web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html . To join a CPSC email subscription list, please go to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.asp . Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov . Back to top
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