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Text Box: Seasonal Recipe

Broiled Lobster Tails

 

2 whole lobster tails

1/2 cup butter, melted

1/2 teaspoon ground

paprika

salt to taste

ground white pepper, to taste

1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish

 

Directions:

 

Preheat the broiler.

 
Text Box: Employee Spotlight Text Box: Orbit Software On TV!

       Recently Orbit Software team members had the unique opportunity to team up with the TV show “Our Planet” to release feature presentation on “Transportation Solutions for the 21st Century”. 

       Producers worked with OSI as well as seasoned BusBoss users from Great Valley School District to create an inside look into how transportation has evolved from the first school bus in 1827 to today.

       The episode of Our Planet will highlight the innovative ways BusBoss Transportation Software, coupled with it’s add-ons such as TRIPpatrol GPS tracking, has allowed users to optimize their transportation departments, producing more efficient routing and a “Greener” district.

       “We are very happy to be part of an industry that promotes student safety while ensuring a cleaner planet tomorrow by providing a product that reduces resource requirements”, said Sonia Mastros, President of Orbit Software.  “We are making the planet better, one school district at a time.”

       For more information on the Our Planet episode, or to view the video, please visit:

http://www.orbitsoftware.net/news.asp?Movie=OurPlanet
Text Box: Orbit Software, Inc. Text Box: Volume 2, Issue 1 Text Box: February, 2011

Gadget Corner/BusBoss Tip of the Month

The Kindle is a new electronic book by Amazon.  Released in 2009, the 8.7 ounce book that weighs less than a paperback, has had some amazing enhancements.

The new version can last up to one month on a single charge and can hold up to 3,500 books.  The books are

cheaper and it gives you free 3G

connection.

You can purchase this item online at

www.amazon.com . They are reasonably

priced for around $150 or higher.

Where to Find Us: Links, Info., and More...

Orbit Rewards Info. - www.orbitsoftware.net/rewards.asp

Orbit Rewards Login Page - www.patronflex.com/OrbitSoftware

BusBoss Support - www.support.busboss.com

BusBoss Information - www.busboss.com

Orbit Software Information - www.orbitsoftware.net

Online training - www.busboss.com/etraining/home.htm

Trip patrol - www.trippatrol.com

iBusBoss - www.busboss.com/ibusboss.asp

BusBoss SaaS - www.busboss.com/busboss_saas.asp

BusBoss Express - www.busboss.com/busboss_express.asp
Text Box: Orbit Rewards Text Box: Orbit Software added the newest addition to our great package of routing and schedule software tools and add-on’s, a loyalty program entitled Orbit Rewards. This program allows us to give back to you, the customer, points for choosing BusBoss related products and services to fulfill your transportation needs. With every purchase, referral, and qualifying event your business or school district participates in, you will receive points. Leave the points to accrue, or spend them as soon as you get them, either way it’s your choice how to manage all the points you will gain just by owning and using BusBoss software! Effective January 1st, 2010, every customer with an active support contract is able to access and use their Orbit Rewards points, as well as begin to accrue more points as time goes by. Be sure to check your current points. With the renewal of support contracts you receive additional points. To check your balances go to Orbit Rewards Login Page www.patronflex.com/OrbitSoftware. If you have any questions regarding Orbit Rewards or would like to redeem points, please call Holly Hafer at 866-740-8994 or email to hhafer@orbitsoftware.net

Las Vegas, Nevada, is an exciting place filled with casinos, shows and alcohol. This is the perfect place for me to get away and just have fun. We did many things, but among my favorites was horseback riding up in the mountains and seeing the night lights on the Las Vegas Strip.

                                

                                 Sonia Mastros

                                 President
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February is the month of love. With Valentine’s and hearts on our minds its only natural to think of great love stories. What better way to celebrate than to enjoy one of these top love stories.

10. Fifty First Dates

Henry falls in love with the girl of his dreams who just happens to have short term memory loss. He spends every day for the rest of their lives jogging her memory.

9. Dirty Dancing

Baby goes to summer camp with her family and falls in love with her dance instructor.

8. Casablanca

Rick, a night club owner, falls in  love and must choose between his love for her or helping her and her husband escape from Casablanca.

7. Moulin Rouge

At a night club, Moulin Rouge, in Paris the lead exotic dancer, Satine, becomes involved in a dangerous love triangle.  Her and Christian struggle to keep their relationship from the Duke.

6. The Notebook

A young couple falls in love but is torn apart by their social differences. But in the end, will love survive?

5. Titantic

A rich girl and a poor boy fall in love aboard an ‘unsinkable’ ship doomed for disaster.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Twilight

Bella moves to a new town and falls in love with a strange boy named Edward. Her best friend, Jacob, who secretly loves her, knows there's something different about him. There is, he’s a vampire.

3. Pride and Prejudice

Arrogant Mr. Darcy finds interest in the beautiful Elizabeth. But the love is not returned due to his egotistical behavior.

2. Wuthering Heights

 The unfortunate lovers, Heathcliff and Cathy, who despite a deep affection for one another, are forced by circumstance and prejudice to live apart.

1. Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet fall in love even though their families are rivals. They must fight, against all odds, to save their love.

Top Ten Best Love Stories
Text Box: Want to see something specific in our newsletter? Have a question you want us to share in the next issue? Speak out! We at Orbit Software value all of our readers’ opinions, and we want to know what you want to read. If you have an idea for an article, a question or tip you’d like to share, or even a favorite recipe or vacation spot, email us at info@orbitsoftware.net, and your submission could make it in the next issue! Every month we will use the most original or popular suggestion, and the selected reader will be awarded 50 Orbit Reward Points for their winning submission! Text Box: The cold was our pride, the snow was our beauty.   It fell and fell, lacing day and night together in a milky haze, making everything quieter as it fell, so that winter seemed to partake of religion in a way no other season did, hushed, solemn. Text Box: Get in touch with us!

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Text Box: Orbit Software, Inc. was established in 1998 and since then our commitment has been to support student transportation services by developing products that address three design objectives. Software that is comprehensive, yet easy to learn and flexible to use. Software that keeps the district in control of their management processes. Software that supports quick, easy and efficient data conversions and start-up precious for districts. We have a deep commitment to professional quality service. Our company continues to expand its business as the computer industry continues to grow. New products such as iBusBoss, BusBossSIF, TRIPpatrol and Web Based Field Trip Applications have been added to help you automate more and more. Software-as-a Service (SaaS) option delivers all the robust functionality of BusBoss —without the need to buy and maintain software or hardware. Text Box: “Planning for the Future while Optimizing the Present”

Place lobster tails on a baking sheet. With a sharp knife or kitchen shears, carefully cut top side of lobster shells lengthwise. Pull apart shells slightly, and season meat with equal amounts butter, paprika, salt, and white pepper.

Broil lobster tails until lightly browned and lobster meat is opaque, about 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with lemon wedges to serve.

Valentine’s Day Trivia

Which country first celebrated Valentine’s Day?

A. Spain

B. France

C. Italy

D. United States

 

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Orbit Rewards

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Gadget Corner

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Readers Speak Out

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Seasonal Recipe

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  Did you know…. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was created as a promotion for the Montgomery Ward department  store.
Text Box: Some of Sonia’s favorite pass-times is going to the movies, golfing, skydiving, and zip lines. When she retires, Sonia wishes to move to Puerto Rico with George and Leesy. Sonia owns a restaurant, bar, and guest house in Puerto Rico with her mother. They will soon open its’ doors. “Casona Bella Vista” is its name and they serve a mixture of American and Puerto Rican dishes. www.casonabellavista.com Text Box: Sonia Mastros started this company with her husband, George Mastros, the vice president. They both have put twelve years of their lives into this company. They built it up from nothing with only the help of a former co-worker, Grace Barger. Sonia is extremely hard working and often works late. She has many duties as President, but I think her favorite is going to trade shows and training. She likes Text Box: the hands-on experience and feels that it gives the customers a better connection with her and the company. Next month is both Sonia’s and George’s birthdays. This year they will also be celebrating their thirteenth wedding anniversary. Sonia has three kids. Two are married and have kids. One, Jeffrey, is an employee at Orbit. Her youngest, Leesy, is twelve years old and in seventh grade. Sonia, George, and Leesy like to go on vacations and spend time as a family. One of their favorite vacation spots is Las Vegas, Nevada. They also go to places like Hilton Head, Puerto Rico, and Texas. Sonia really wants to go to Spain and France.

"I Love You," and her response the same heard like the gentle breeze,
"And I, love you, forever.” That was the night they promised to be together through everything, each to care for the other when old and gray. A lovers' pact the most likely to last.

 

Valentine’s Day has come and gone. Personally, I think that it’s the best of all the holidays. It means spending time with the people that mean the most to you. Whether its getting a gift with meaning, eating a lovely meal, or just spending time together. It brings us all closer and  puts love in our hearts.

Speaking of hearts, this month is American Heart Month. This is  the month to not only think about our hearts, but to think of the hearts of needy people. Cardiovascular diseases, like a stroke, are our nations #1 killer. Right now, thousands of volunteers are trying to raise funds for research and education about heart disease and stroke.

I think it is best spoken by Krista J. Mikula…

The snow, so peaceful and serene,
caressed by the soft moonlight,
gave magical feelings to the night. The soft blue glow, the lovers' words that then did flow, their lips closer and closer until, locked in the throes of a passionate embrace,
he decided to express his feelings,
to keep her safe. He whispered softly,
his words like music to her ears,

 

Like on Valentine’s Day, relax more, take your time, and be sure to stay close to your loved ones.

Everyone at Orbit Software wishes you and yours a wonderful Valentine’s Day, every day.

                                             By: Leesy Mastros

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