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2017 Chapman Baseball PreviewFebruary 17, 2017The Panthers look to make their way back to the SCIAC Tournament and take the next step as they prepare for 2017.
More All-Region honors for ZickefooseMay 25, 2016Freshman Konnor Zickefoose hauled in some more hardware with another All-Region nod from the American Baseball Coaches Association. His selection to the Third Team is his second All-Region award following a stellar freshman season.
Zickefoose ends freshman campaign with All-Region honorsMay 23, 2016Freshman Konnor Zickefoose capped a stellar freshman season with All-West Region third team honors from D3baseball.com. The honors come just after he was announced as the SCIAC's Newcomer of the Year.
Zickefoose headlines five All-SCIAC selections as Newcomer of the YearMay 11, 2016The Chapman University baseball team landed six players on the All-SCIAC teams and freshman Konnor Zickefoose was named the Newcomer of the Year, the conference announced on Wednesday. Sophomore Jared Love and sophomore Gavin Blodgett joined Zickefoose on the First Team while senior Matt Molnar and sophomore Conner Larkin earned Second Team honors.
Panthers finish fourth in SCIAC PostseasonMay 07, 2016The No. 3-seeded Chapman University baseball team relinquished an early lead and fell to No. 1-seeded Occidental College 5-2 on Saturday afternoon in round two of the SCIAC Baseball Postseason Tournament. The Panthers finished regular season third and SCIAC Postseason fourth.
Chapman falls to Cal Lu in Postseason TournamentMay 06, 2016The Chapman University baseball team fell 6-5 to Cal Lutheran University on Friday afternoon at Ullman Stadium in game one of the SCIAC Postseason Tournament. The Panthers led Cal Lutheran twice in the game, but ultimately fell short recording only six hits while giving up 16.
Chapman Athletics unveils annual Senior Awards winnersMay 06, 2016Chapman University Athletics celebrated another outstanding year with its annual Jog-a-thon at Wilson Field on Friday. The Panthers looked back on all the successes of the 2015-16 seasons and honored four seniors with the department's annual awards.
Timely hitting earns CU doubleheader sweepMay 01, 2016The Chapman University baseball team ended SCIAC round robin play with a doubleheader sweep over Claremont-Mudd-Scripps and University of Redlands on Sunday afternoon at Hart Park. The Panthers shut out the Bulldogs 9-0 in game one, then slugged out a 10-8 victory over the Stags in game two.
Twinbill split secures berth in SCIAC TournamentApril 23, 2016A doubleheader split with the La Verne clinched a spot in the SCIAC Tournament for the Chapman University baseball team. The Panthers fell 11-7 in the early game before ending Senior Day with a 10-3 win to clinch a postseason spot. Chapman is tied for third in the standings and will be seeded third in the SCIAC round robin coming up next week.
Eighth inning outburst leads to comeback winApril 15, 2016Twelve batters came to the plate, seven runs came across and the Chapman University baseball team used the big inning to secure a 9-5 win over visiting Pomona-Pitzer on Friday. The Panthers (19-12, 13-6 SCIAC) climbed out of a 5-0 hole to get the key victory.
Dillon supplies walk-off in split with WhittierApril 09, 2016Senior Greg Dillon delivered a walk-off in the ninth inning of game one and the Chapman University baseball team split a doubleheader with Whittier College on Saturday at Hart Park. The Panthers secured a walk-off 4-3 win in game one before falling 5-4 in extra innings of game two.
#D3week featured student-athlete: Connor Williams, baseballApril 04, 2016Our week-long celebrations begins with a letter from SAAC President and senior baseball student-athlete Connor Williams. Connor is a Television & Broadcast Journalism major who will graduate in the Spring. After graduation, he has decided to serve our country and has already been accepted into the Marine Corps Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Va.
Bullpen, long ball lead baseball to win over RedlandsApril 01, 2016Mason Collins and Matt Mogollon combined for eight-plus innings of a relief gem as the Chapman University baseball team rallied to defeat No. 23 Redlands 7-3 in the series-opener on Friday. Collins earned his first career win on the mound in his longest outing of the season.
Blodgett selected as SCIAC Male Athlete of the WeekMarch 29, 2016Sophomore Gavin Blodgett led the Chapman offense on a tear last to earn SCIAC Male Athlete of the Week honors. Blodgett raised his batting average to .400 and is one of four Panthers hitting .400 or better this year.
Baseball shuts out Caltech to open seriesMarch 25, 2016Senior Matt Smith and freshman Mason Collins combined for a six-hit shutout of visiting Caltech in a 10-0 Panthers win on Friday. The Panthers used a four-run seventh to clinch the run-rule victory and win for the seventh time in the last nine games.
Larkin and Alhanati go yard in 14-3 win over StevensMarch 22, 2016Sophomore Conner Larkin and senior Tim Alhanati hit three-run homers in the Chapman University baseball teams 14-3 win over visiting Stevens Institute on Tuesday afternoon at Hart Park.
Panthers split with Stags at homeMarch 19, 2016The Chapman University baseball team split a doubleheader with Claremont-Mudd-Scripps on Saturday afternoon at Hart Park to earn the three-game series win 2-1 against the Stags. The Panthers won game one 7-1, but lost game two 4-1.
Zickefoose continues hot streak in 10-2 Panther winMarch 17, 2016Freshman Konnor Zickefoose continued his multiple-hit game hitting streak with four hits on Thursday night to lift the Panthers to a 10-2 victory over Ithaca College at Hart Park.
Late slam the difference as baseball falls 10-7March 13, 2016One crucial swing of the bat proved to be the difference as the Chapman University baseball team saw its late lead disappear in a 10-7 loss to the visiting Rutgers-Newark Scarlet Knights. The visitors made the most of four hits to slug their way to the win.
Larkin, Zickefoose fuel 12-2 winMarch 09, 2016Sophomore Conner Larkin and freshman Konnor Zickefoose led an offensive surge in a 12-2 win over visiting Eastern Mennonite on Wednesday. The duo, who hit 6-7 in the lineup, had a huge game to lead the offensive onslaught.
Willits hits walkoff single, Chapman splits with No. 13 WebsterMarch 05, 2016Freshman Trevor Willits delivered a walkoff single in the ninth inning of game two to help the Chapman University baseball team split with No. 13 Webster University on Saturday at Hart Park. The Panthers fell to the Gorlock 10-3 in game one and rallied to defeat Webster 3-2 in game two.
Love leads Chapman to split with Cal LuFebruary 27, 2016The Chapman University baseball team split a pair of games with Cal Lutheran University on Saturday dropping the three game series 1-2 at Hart Park. The Panthers opened the first game of the doubleheader with a 12-2 win, but ultimately fell short to the Kingsmen 11-1 in game two.
Panthers earn first SCIAC win behind SmithFebruary 19, 2016Senior pitcher Matt Smith tossed a career-high 12 strikeouts to lead the Chapman University baseball team to their first SCIAC win. The Panthers defeated Occidental College 8-5 at Hart Park on Friday afternoon.
Panthers split doubleheader with ETBUFebruary 06, 2016The Chapman University baseball team split a pair of games with East Texas Baptist on Saturday dropping the three game series 1-2 at Hart Park. The Panthers opened the first game of the doubleheader with a 4-3 win, but ultimately fell short to the Tigers 15-12 in game two.
Panthers suffer first loss in home openerFebruary 05, 2016The Chapman University baseball team suffered its first loss of the season in its home-opener to East Texas Baptist University 12-7 at Hart Park on Friday afternoon. The Panthers collected 12 hits on the day but fell short leaving 12 runners on base.


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It used to be that one of the telltale sign of spring in the grocery store was the availability of asparagus and strawberries. Now you can get both almost year-round, yet the welcoming of spring is a nice reason to enjoy the season's bounty.
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1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus
» Dressing:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon tarragon vinegar
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon EACH sugar, salt, pepper and dry mustard
1 tablespoon EACH capers, chopped chives and chopped green pepper
1 dill pickle, chopped
4 stuffed olives, chopped
1 hard-cooked egg, chopped
Cook asparagus; drain and cool.
Combine dressing ingredients; mix well. Pour over asparagus and chill 2 hours. Serves 6.
Approximate nutritional analysis, per serving: 270 calories, 27 g total fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 35 mg cholesterol, 600 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 4 g protein.
Split hens into lengthwise halves.
Combine marinade ingredients. Marinate hens 30 minutes.
Drain marinade and save. Brush hens with marinade. Place skin side down on rack of broiler pan or barbecue grill and cook about 20 minutes.
Turn, brush with marinade, and cook 15 more minutes or until done. Serves 6.
Approximate nutritional analysis, per serving: 370 calories, 29 g total fat, 6 g saturated fat, 150 mg cholesterol, 300 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 24 g protein.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Clean, hull, and slice strawberries; put in large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon sugar and lemon juice; toss gently. Chill.
Cut each puff pastry sheet into 6 5-by-3-inch pieces. Prick with fork and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Place on baking sheets and bake 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool.
Use milk to prepare vanilla pudding according to package directions. Spoon over 6 of baked puff pastries. Spoon strawberries over pudding. Top with whipped cream. Place remaining 6 puff pastries over cream; sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes 6 servings.
Approximate nutritional analysis, per serving (not including whipped cream or powdered sugar): 550 calories, 24 g total fat, 6 g saturated fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 550 mg sodium, 78 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 29 g sugar, 9 g protein.


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Monthly Archives: June 2012
Hawaiian Hello Kitty car air freshener. Isn't she sweet?
Edie Adams singing That's All on the Lucy-Desi Comedy hour/I Love Lucy. (They started their divorce proceedings a couple days later.)
I bet Adele could do an amazing cover of this but this version is lovely and makes me want to slow dance with my man.
Hoo-ray for dollar stores. Look at the adorable elephant nail brush I got from the Dollar Tree.
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Bought some blood oranges yesterday that were a bit too tart. I take all sub-par citrus and juice half and slice the other half. Then add Splenda, lots of ice, and gin water and marvel at the pretty colors of my … Continue reading
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The candy wasn't so good but the this Hello Kitty Nerd tin now holds some straight pins for sewing.


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Virtual education is touted as a promoter of both quality and access for students across the country. Several states require that students enroll in at least one online course before they graduate, and many states have recently passed legislation encouraging the use of online learning. Yet despite the burgeoning popularity of virtual schools, there remains a stark lack of evidence that these methods actually improve educational opportunity. Our project will fill this gap by exploring how access to the online sector affects students' academic performance, as well as the effect of various instructional and contextual factors on student learning and teacher effectiveness in virtual schools.
What are the Research Objectives?
As one of the states that require at least one online course for high school graduation, Florida has emerged as a pioneer of online learning opportunity and a strong provider of virtual school data. For this reason we have chosen to administer this study in Florida schools. To date, the Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is the largest education provider in Florida's online educational market and is responsible for 97% of online learning enrollments. Our research will examine teacher and student data from both FLVS and Florida face-to-face (FtF) schools and compare the outcomes of each in order to identify virtual school best practices.
This project explores how the introduction of virtual schooling options affects students' course progression and academic achievement. In addition to quantifying achievement effects, we explore candidate mechanisms, particularly teacher effectiveness, that may explain effects, as well as factors that moderate virtual course effects. The results will help policymakers and school personnel understand how virtual classes affect achievement, which students are most likely to benefit, and avenues for virtual class improvement.
Data analysis will take place as an exploratory study with a focus on identifying potential educational mediating and moderating factors and opportunities for improvement. The study will employ such research tools as descriptive analyses, difference-in-difference analysis, multiple regression analysis, teacher value-added measures, and teacher and student surveys using both comprehensive selection and random sample data. With this analysis we hope to evaluate the extent to which virtual schools can and do provide additional meaningful choices for schoolchildren and their families.
Research Questions
- Which students are most likely to take virtual courses, and which types of courses are they most likely to take?
- Does access to virtual classes improve course progression and academic achievement for students who do not have access to these classes in their bricks-and-mortar schools?
- What is the impact on achievement of taking courses virtually versus FtF? How does this vary for different types of students?
- What are the characteristics of teachers in online courses and do teachers matter for student success in virtual classes to the same degree that they do in the traditional sector? Also, are certain teacher characteristics correlated with student performance in the virtual sector, and how do these associations compare with those in the FtF sector?
- How do teachers and students describe and assess their experiences in online and FtF classes? How are their responses correlated with student performance within and across sectors? Based on this information, what are productive avenues for further analysis of online course effectiveness?
Can Technology Help Promote Equality of Educational Opportunities?
Brian Jacob, Dan Berger, Cassandra Hart, Susanna Loeb. October 2016. "Can Technology Help Promote Equality of Educational Opportunities?" The Russell Sage Foundation Journal of the Social Sciences 2(5): 242-271.
This chapter assesses the potential for several prominent technological innovations to promote equality of educational opportunities. We review the history of technological innovations in education and describe several prominent innovations, including intelligent tutoring, blended learning, and virtual schooling.
How is the Study Funded?
This study is funded by the Walton Family Foundation and the United States Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences, grant award number R305A150163.
Who will Use the Research?
This study will be useful to several parties at work in the education sector, virtual or not. Our findings will advise policymakers and legislators on key issues of cyber learning and will supply a base of knowledge upon which further research may develop virtual educational interventions tailored to student needs and school capabilities. This research will also directly influence educational decisions on an individual school level, by helping counselors and teachers make decisions for the success of their students and by providing virtual schools with recommendations for best practices. Finally, our conclusions will be disseminated through publications, conferences, and media outlets, where we hope to inspire a broader policy discussion over online learning opportunities.
Who is on the Project Team?
Brian A. Jacob, University of Michigan
Susanna Loeb is the Barnett Family professor of education at Stanford University, faculty director of the center for Education Policy Analysis, and a co-director of policy analysis for California Education. Dr. Loeb specializes in the economics of education and the relationship between schools and federal, state, and local policies. Her research addresses teacher policy, looking specifically at how teachers' preferences affect the distribution of teaching quality across schools, how pre-service coursework requirements affect the quality of teacher candidates, and how reforms affect teachers' career decisions. She also studies school leadership and school finance—for example, looking at how the structure of state finance systems affects the level and distribution of resources across schools. Loeb's past work on these topics has been published in such journals as American Education Research Journal, Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, Education Finance and Policy, Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, and American Economic Review. Dr. Loeb is a member of the National Board for Education Sciences, a senior fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, member of the Executive Board of the National Center for the Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research, and a faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Cassandra Hart is an assistant professor at the School of Education at the University of California, Davis. Her work focuses on the evaluation of state and national education policies. Specifically her research interests center on school choice, school accountability, and virtual education. Her work on these topics has been accepted in journals including American Journal of Economics: Applied Economics, Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, and Economics of Education Review. Dr. Hart received her PhD from Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy in 2011.


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I always love it when articles such as this come out. There is so much that we haven't uncovered about the human brain and yet when the data comes out about the benefits of music, I usually respond with, "Oh, yes, of course!" Enjoy!
Nik Walling Goes to Carnegie!
On Sunday January 28, our very own Nik Walling, auditioned for and won a spot on the annual Andor Kiszely Honors Recital. The winners of this competition are usually given the opportunity to perform in a recital held at Temple University's Rock Hall. However, this year the competition was amped up as the hosting organization, the Philadelphia Music Teachers' Association (PhMTA) announced last June that the recital will be held at Carnegie's Weill Recital Hall in New York City. Additionally, the PhMTA opened up the competition and invited students whose teachers are not members of the association to audition as well, thus increasing the pool of applicants considerably. It was a busy fall for Nik as he prepared assiduously (and successfully) for this tryout of a lifetime. In the words of one of his judges, his rendition of the Bach Italian Concerto was "flawless". Both judges awarded Nik a perfect score of 50/50 points, and one judge gave Nik the "special recognition" distinction on his performance. Please join me in congratulating Nik in this accomplishment. We are all extremely proud of his hard work and are inspired by his passion and zeal for music! Bon Courage, Nik; we wish you well!
If you would like attend the concert and support Nik, he will be sharing the stage with 25 other talented young pianists from the Philadelphia area on Saturday April 7th at 1:00 PM in NYC. Joe and I will be in attendance. It promises to be a spectacular showcase!
Tickets are available online: Click HERE to purchase tickets
Piano on the Beach?
Ah, summer! No school, longer days, beach days, grilling, gardening, swimming, reading, riding bikes, time with family and friends, and time to decompress (I could go on and on…) It's no wonder the kids start counting down the number of days left of school before May comes!
The question is: Should a child (or adult) be expected to take summer piano lessons and maintain a practice schedule during the summer? As a piano teacher and parent I say, 'yes, definitely' and as a piano teacher and parent I also say, 'absolutely not'. We LOVE it when our students take summer lessons and practice. Since summer is less scheduled, there is more time to practice and advance, the lessons are more relaxed and there is extra time to explore different styles of music and to focus on theory and technique. It's a time too where we can chat a bit more with the child and their family before and after the lesson. All in all, summer can be a time for strong musical growth.
And, kids need a bit of structure. Freedom is wonderful but an idol mind is not. A diet of only TV and friends is unhealthy to say the least. Parents need to moderate and encourage brain work. Since music is a language, if it is not used it's lost. When a student does not take summer lessons, depending on the age of the child, it can take up to a month to retrieve skill and establish a practice schedule.
But a child absolutely needs a "break" during the summer! So this year we will be changing up our summer piano lesson structure and give our our students a refreshing break from routines while maintaining progress and motivation. Each week we will have a different summer theme. "Road Trips", "Popsicle Piano Practice", "Piano Museum", "Sight-reading Sunglasses", and "S'more Chords" to give students a little pizzazz and to keep them learning. And, back by popular demand is our Piano Olympics Camp for students entering grades 5-8
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Music in the News
Dorothy Sutton Performance Festival
Dorothy Sutton Performance Festival – Sponsored by the Philadelphia Music Teachers Association.
October 2, 2016 (Sunday, 1:00 – 5:30 p.m.)
Dorothy Sutton Performance Festival
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Rock Hall, Temple University
1715 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Register on our website by September 10, 2016
November 5, 2016
Dorothy Sutton State Showcase Recitals
West Chester University
Swope Music Building
700 South High St, West Chester, PA 19383
Register on the State website by October 14, 2016


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Carole Nash and Motorcycle News are on the lookout for Britain's greatest bike once again, with the launch of Built in Britain – the annual search for the UK's coolest custom.
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Alongside the usual categories, 2012 will see the introduction of the new Professional Builders award, which is open to any builder who sells his creations for profit.
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I write this after waiting five hours for my plane to take off in a fog in Louisiana. Then I waited for a couple more hours in Dallas. I feel as if I have been waiting forever, although it's only been seven hours. I will be glad to get home.
Over seven hundred years B.C., Isaiah prophesied that Emmanuel would be born (Is 7:14). The chosen people waited not for seven hours but for over seven hundred years. Surely they felt as if they had been waiting forever. Finally, Emmanuel was born (Mt 1:23). He would show them the way home.
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Commemorative Monument to General Sean MacEoin to be installed in Ballinalee
2014 is the fortieth anniversary of the death of General Sean MacEoin and as part of an extensive programme of anniversary events Longford County Council have commissioned a commemorative statue (pictured here) to be installed at the cross roads in the centre of the village of Ballinalee.
Mayo sculptor Rory Breslin, who recently completed the emigration sculpture in Centenary Square Longford, was the successful applicant in an extensive selection programme. The selection committee received a wide variety of proposals from some of the country's leading sculptors, each sculptor interpreting the brief of "Sean MacEoin – blacksmith, freedom fighter and politician", in their own original and imaginative way.
The statue will be designed along traditional lines. The portrait in the sculpture depicts MacEoin in his early twenties, the figure will be in bronze, 2000mm high (from heel to the top of his head) and sit on a limestone base 1000mm square. His head is turned to the right towards Clonfin while his right arm is resting on an anvil on its plinth and in his hand is a copy of the Treaty. He is dressed militarily and depicted as young, vital but relaxed as most of the images and newsreels show him.
The sculptor Rory Breslin said, "This seemingly simple presentation tells the story of his background (the anvil), his daring and dangerous youth (the uniform and gloves in hand ready for action) and his later dedication to constitutional politics (the copy of the constitution). This narrative encapsulates the brief while retaining a freshness capturing the vitality of the man."
Local councillor Micheal Carrigy added, "The dedication of a suitable commemorative statue to General Sean MacEoin has been an objective of mine since I entered politics, the statue will form the centrepiece of an entire programme of events being organised next year to commemorate this towering figure of Irish politics and history.
"The monument will not just be a testament to the man himself, it will also stand as recognition of the courage and patriotism of all of the men and women of North Longford in the nation's struggle for independence."
County Arts Office Fergus Kennedy said, "Not only is this project a fitting memorial to a Longford man who has achieved historical status, it will also contribute to the visual enhancement of the attractive village of Ballinalee. It is just one of a number of public art commissions being undertaken by Longford County Council in 2012 – '13.
"Starting with the Centenary Square emigration memorial, the commemorative limestone sculpture to celebrate the opening of the new Fire Station in Edgeworthstown, followed by the N5 Longford By-pass celebration of Longford's rich musical heritage (a work in progress), the General Sean MacEoin memorial in Ballinalee (also a work in progress) and early in the New Year we will begin the commissioning process for a 'five villages' public art scheme. At the completion of this public art programme we hope to have significantly enhanced the visual amenity of many communities throughout the county."


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As I finished reading A Study in Scarlet, a vague and distant recollection hit me about having read a bit of Doyle's fine detective when I was in school.
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Christmas is an especially difficult time for prisoners and their children. Angel Tree lessens the devastation experienced as a result of parental absence by not only helping families to connect and build relationships, but by providing children with much-needed joy.
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Charity information: Prison Fellowship England & Wales
Angel Tree tackles the separation of children from their parents at Christmas time, remembering the prisoner and their families during the seasonal period.
Families and children are recognised by Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS, formerly NOMS) as one of the pathways to reducing reoffending.
In 1994, when Prison Fellowship launched its first Angel Tree programme in one prison; it delivered 60 gifts. Ten years later, this had grown to 48 prisons, providing 3,140 gifts to 1,634 families of prisoners.
When a child knows he or she is loved and thought about through a simple act of receiving a gift, that's priceless. The dedication, faithfulness and determination of our volunteers to serve God, prisoners and their families is so heart warming and encouraging.
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For prisoner / child relationships to be restored and improved.
Activities» To buy, wrap and deliver 4,500 gifts to the children of prisoners this Christmas.
» To raise sufficient funds to enable us to offer Angel Tree to more offenders in more prisons
» To partner with the chaplaincy teams inside prison to ensure that Angel Tree can be offered and promoted to all eligible inmates.
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This year, we aim to deliver 4,500 Angel Tree gifts to the children of prisoners.
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To increase the number of prisons in England and Wales where Angel Tree is available.
Activities» To recruit more Angel Tree Co-ordinators and other volunteer to run and deliver the programme in their local prison.
» To raise sufficient funds to enable Angel Tree to be offered in more prisons.
What success will look like
The work of our volunteers in prisons across England and Wales and the building of relationships with chaplaincy teams will result in more prisons running Angel Tree this year.
Feedback from prisoners and their family members demonstrates the positive impact on both the offender and their children. Studies show that offenders with good family relationship are less likely to reoffend after release.
The success of Angel Tree depends upon the availability of volunteers, chaplains and funding.
The prison regime and prison transfers can sometimes result in offenders being unable to take part in the programme. Our professional reputation with the Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS, formerly NOMS) means they work closely with us to ensure the programme benefits the maximum number of offenders and their families.
When all Angel Tree activity has been completed, our volunteers contribute to a year end report which is then shared with donors and supporters. Through the course of the year, stories of beneficiaries of Angel Tree are also shared in our regular communications.
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Amount Heading Description £90,000 Gifts Purchase & postage of presents £4,500 Volunteers Recruitment, training and support £18,000 Development Programme administration £2,600 Promotion Advertising
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Source Amount Local Prison Fellowship Groups £9,400 Conditional Individual Donors £35,900 Conditional Churches £9,000 Conditional Trusts and Foundations £3,300 Conditional Organisations £2,100 Conditional
Prison Fellowship runs programmes in 118 of the 120 prisons across England and Wales. Last year, 87 prisons ran Angel Tree.
Angel Tree is offered across England and Wales to men and women in our prisons. Last year, 4,571 gifts were sent on behalf of offenders to their excited children, wrapped and despatched by our dedicated volunteers. What is certain is that the challenges they face upon returning to society are immense. Those with stronger family relationships and a hope for the future, stand a far better chance of not returning to prison after release.
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Prison Fellowship is a unique volunteer organisation with many years experience. The personal support given by our volunteers offers a non- judgemental approach which has shown to have powerful, positive impacts. Prison Fellowship has a range of interventions and programmes supporting offenders' families and those isolated serving their sentence with family support. We are a faith-based organisation, but not faith promoting and our services are open to all.
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"Their Dad said they really enjoy receiving a present I have used Angel Tree for the last four Christmas's making this the 5th Christmas. I think it's brilliant from a parents point of view especially as I am a lifer prisoner."


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Photo of Barbara Wall, a World's Fair guide by David E. Scherman for LIFE, 1939.
The 1939/1940 World's Fair was attended by 40 million people including Albert Einstein and F.D.R., and according to Popular Mechanics featured futuristic devices like Elektro the Motoman and transatlantic travel via "rocketgun" and, ok, television. But also featured at the fair were "girl guides"—hired for their enthusiastic attitude and encyclopedic knowledge. They earned $25 a week and walked 15 miles per day.
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- July 30, 2013 at 5:57 AM
That gaze...
- July 30, 2013 at 7:53 AM
- Jacqueline said...
Smart and fit but it didn't pay much!
How funny that the negative was scanned backwards. Notice her shoulder patch has the date flipped.
- July 31, 2013 at 11:22 AM
- Lizzie said...
@Jacqueline yeah I noticed that too. I thought about correcting it but then the LIFE watermark would be reversed.
- July 31, 2013 at 1:22 PM
- Malika said...
That's so funny - they had little Trylons & Perispheres on their hats!
- July 31, 2013 at 10:35 PM
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By Racinguk.com staff
Richard Melia, the man who gatecrashed Sizing John's Cheltenham Gold Cup celebrations, is set to be banned from all tracks owned by Arena Racing Company after appearing in the winner's enclosure at Yarmouth on Thursday.
Melia, who was spotted next to Frankel on Champions Day back in 2012, was present in the Yarmouth paddock after the Jim Crowley-ridden Gabr won the opener.
Glen Tubby, executive director at Yarmouth, confirmed Melia had been ejected from the racecourse following the incident, and expects ARC to ban him from its venues in the future.
"There has been a stewards' inquiry on the matter involving the gentleman leading in the horse," he said.
"Upon finding out about this incident, we have made inquiries with our head office regarding terms and conditions of entry that he may have breached.
"While all that was happening, he was under surveillance by security because he had been positively identified. Upon discovering he was in breach in terms of entry, he was ejected from the racecourse at approximately 3.40pm.
Melia has been a serial celebration gatecrasher
"He has now gone and it is likely he will be banned from all ARC racecourses in the future."
Melia has encroached on the celebrations on more than one occasion, being snapped with the likes of Collier Bay after his 1996 Champion Hurdle victory, while he was also pictured after Auroras Encore won the Grand National in 2013 and when Camelot won the Derby in 2012.
He said: "I only did it because I had a bet on the horse. It was not a real one, just a friendly one.
"I will have to go to the Breeders' Cup next as they are on to me in England.
"I've done other sports since the Gold Cup. I did the Anthony Joshua versus Wladimir Klitschko fight and shook hands with them both after the fight.
"I've done the Moto GP at Jerez in Spain. The King was there so I got thrown off the grid, but I met Valentino Rossi. I climbed over lorries and fences and cut my leg to get on the grid."
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We're going to be rehearsing at a different location than usual this week. Instead of meeting at Leesburg UMC, we're going to be at Meadow Glen Senior Living Community which is at 315 Dry Mill Road in Leesburg, VA. It's only a few minutes away from where we usually rehearse, so please feel free...more
We're pleased to announce that our Free Singing Lessons program is back this fall beginning October 11th and running through November 15th. There's absolutely no obligation, no recruitment. Just semi-private singing lessons with our director. Learn more...
Our parent organization, Barbershop Harmony Society, published an article featuring information about singing at any age or gender. The article features information about connecting with a group close to you for male and female choruses as...more
Thank you for helping us have our first SOLD OUT show! Your energy from the audience was tremendous and we couldn't be more grateful! Hope to see you at our Annual Show in June 2018!
Be sure to join us May 20 for the Purcellville Music and Arts Festival in Purcellville, VA. We'll be singing on the Community Stage at 3pm. The festival is at Fireman's Field located behind the Historic Bush Tabernacle, 250 South Nursery Avenue, Purcellville, VA...more
We're excited to announce that our annual show this year will be in May 2017 at Heritage High School in Leesburg, Virginia. We'll be featuring songs by Cole Porter (Kiss Me Kate, Anything Goes and many other musicals) along with other classic a cappella songs. Also featured will be Heritage High...more
Old Dominion Chours has been doing outreach with local schools' musical groups for several years. We recently shared the stage with four local student musical groups at our annual Holiday Show. This outreach effort was highlighted in an article in the December 16, 2016 issue of LoudounNow. Read...more
The Barbershop Harmony Society is broken up into Districts. Our District is the Mid-Atlantic District. Within our District are 3 Divisions: Northern, Central and Southern. This Spring, we competed in the Southern Division and advanced to compete in the District Contest which was held September...more
We recently competed at our the Mid-Atlantic District's (MAD) Southern Division contest where we placed second overall, which qualifies us to compete in the District Competition in September in Lancaster, PA. Choruses that do well at the District competition qualify to advance...more
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Update: Check out an official video of new OS X Lion features in action at the bottom of this post.
Mac OS X Lion, the next version of Apple's Mac operating system, got a developer preview release today alongside theintroduction of new MacBook Pros. The OS update was announced in October 2010 at Apple's "Back to the Mac" event. Expectations of an release grew recently as sites reported seeing increased traffic from users with 10.7 on their machines, meaning Apple had ramped up internal testing.
Lion (version 10.7 of OS X) brings a number of features from the iPad to the Mac, among others. Apple breaks down some of the new features in its press release announcing the new developer preview:
Lion features Mission Control, an innovative new view of everything running on your Mac; Launchpad, a new home for all your Mac apps; full screen apps that use the entire Mac display; and new Multi-Touch™ gestures. Lion also includes the Mac App Store℠, the best place to discover, install and automatically update Mac apps.
Mission Control is like Exposé and Spaces on steroids, giving you tons of control over windows and workspace management. Launchpad basically brings iOS home screens to your Mac, allowing you to quickly organize apps. In addition to full-screen and multi-touch gestures, Lion also introduces support for Auto Save and Resume in Mac apps, which should essentially mirror the way apps can quit and jump back to exactly where they left off using iOS' multitasking features. And Versions should also be great for productivity, as it allows you to compare your current document to past iterations side-by-side.
Another great new change detailed in Apple's press release is a brand new version of Mail, which brings "an elegant, widescreen layout inspired by the iPad; Conversations, which automatically groups related messages into one easy to read timeline; more powerful search; and support for Microsoft Exchange 2010." I never stray far from using Mail in OS X, but these changes sound like they'll be huge improvements to a product that is admittedly showing its age.
The main new features in OS X Lion were all shown off when Apple first unveiled the new operating system, and you can see our more detailed look at each individual aspect of the new OS in Alex's article about the 10.7 launch announcement. As users dig into the new developer preview, I'm sure we'll see many more details emerge regarding Apple's latest major OS update.


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For the kids: 50 fun ideas for this summer
With the last day of school for kids on Tuesday in Charlotte, you're left with more than 70 days to fill before the start of the next year. Here are 50 suggestions – including a few off the beaten path – for having some fun and fulfilling days ahead.
Culture and Arts
1. "Once Upon a Time ... Exploring the World of Fairy Tales," ImaginOn. A hands-on exhibit that celebrates storytelling and features large prints from the pages of "Beauty and the Beast," "Cinderella," "Thumbelina" and others.
2. Latta Plantation, Huntersville. Take a tour of the historic site; hours vary by day. Free for kids 5 and under; everyone else, $6-$7.
3. June 15: Latibah Cultural eXchange Festival, Latibah Collard Green Museum, Wesley Heights. This festival of both African-American and Native American culture will include everything from storytelling to drum circles. www.latibahmuseum.org
4. June 22: Mint Museum's Grandparents Day. As a part of its regular Sunday Fun Day series, enjoy a day of craft-making and family-friendly museum tours. Free for kids, $5 adults.
5. Terrific Tuesdays at ImaginOn. Every Tuesday staffers celebrate summer reading with free performances.
6. Charlotte Symphony Summer Pops Series, Symphony Park. Every Sunday through July 4, the symphony will liven up the SouthPark area with fun summer concerts. Prelude performance at 7 p.m., Symphony show at 8 p.m. Tickets: $10 for the first four nights, $15 for the last night on July 3.
7. Family First Day, Harvey B. Gantt Center. Every Saturday of the first full weekend of the month, take part in a one-hour guided tour of the center and a workshop for children. Free for children 5 and under, $7-$9 for adults and kids older than 5.
8. Charlotte Museum of History. Now open Tuesday-Saturday, it allows visitors to tour the Hezekiah Alexander House. $5-$7, ages 5 and under, free.
9. Levine Museum of the New South. Explore the South's role in U.S. history after 1865. $5-$8, free for children 5 and under.
Fun Stuff
10. Summer Movie Express series, Regal Cinemas. Kid-friendly flicks every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. starting June 17. $1.
11. Open Play at Superior Play Systems, Steele Creek. Between 10 and 1 every Wednesday and Friday, it turns the sales floor into an open playground for kids. Free.
12. Craft classes at Lakeshore Learning, Matthews. Every Saturday morning, it offers free crafting classes for kids.
13. Public spraygrounds. Mecklenburg County has five public spraygrounds, which are perfect for a refreshing day out; charmeck.org, search for "spraygrounds."
14. Head over to the Airport Overlook Park (Take I-85 S, exit 32, left on Little Rock, right on Wilkinson Blvd., left on Marshal Drive, right at Old Dowd Road and right on Airport Overlook Drive) and the Carolinas Aviation Museum. Museum: $8-$12, children 5 and under, free. Park lets visitors watch the planes take off and has plenty of picnic benches and seating.
15. Discovery Place, uptown. This hands-on science and technology museum includes rotating exhibits, a three-story rain forest, aquarium and The Charlotte Observer IMAX Dome Theatre. $9-$20.
16. Space Kidets, Steele Creek. Bounce around on inflatables and play games at the arcade. $8 per child for open play.
17. Monkey Joe's, several locations. With a slew of inflatables, the kids will love bouncing around all day. $5-10.
18. Freedom Park, south Charlotte. Enjoy four baseball fields, 12 tennis courts, two playgrounds and more.
19. Ray's Splash Planet, uptown. Take a dip and splash around in the water park. $3-$11.
20. Sports Connection. This indoor sports facility with four locations offers inflatable bouncers, laser tag, rock climbing, bowling and video games. Prices vary. www.sportsconnectionnc.com
21. Free roller skating, Gastonia. Both Kate's Skating Rink locations are participating in the Skate for Free program, which lets kids skate for the day for free. www.kidsskatefree.com
22. Sky High Sports, Pineville. They have a large trampoline, foam pit and a dodge ball arena. $10.50 for the first hour, $8.50 for the second.
23. North Carolina Transportation Museum, Spencer. Just north of Kannapolis, it has 57 acres filled with exhibits. $4-$12.
24. Queen's Landing's Cookie Cruises, Mooresville. Geared toward preschool-aged children, this Lake Norman cruise includes an array of juice and cookies and storytelling every Thursday from June 19 to Aug. 14. $7-$10. www.queenslanding.com/
25. Duke EnergyExplorium, Huntersville. Learn more about energy, weather and the environment in this interactive tour at the McGuire Nuclear Station.
26. FinTastic, Steele Creek. This aquarium store has over 10,000 sq. ft. with more than 425 aquariums of fish, corals and plants on display.
27. Metalmorphosis, Steele Creek. Visit the metal sculpture of a face spitting water into a fountain. The animation is controlled by the artist – in the Czech Republic. 3700 Arco Corporate Drive, Charlotte.
28. Reed Gold Mine, Midland. Dig for gold at the mine, which is the home of the first documented gold find in the United States about 22 miles west of Charlotte. $3 per pan.
29. Big Rock Nature Preserve, south Charlotte. The oldest landmark in south Charlotte, only a few minutes away from Stonecrest, is a great place for climbing and running around. Go south on Rea Road, turn right on Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., right on Elm Lane, and left on Elmstone Drive.
30. McDowell Nature Preserve, Charlotte. Explore nature with your family near Lake Wylie. There's also camping, with tent rentals, $15-$46.
31. June 27: Birding Basics Class at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve, University City. Free.
32. Schiele Museum, Gastonia. It offers free admission every second Tuesday of the month from 4 to 8 p.m. Explore the museum's exhibits and the planetarium.
33. Lazy 5 Ranch, Mooresville. Spend a day touring this drive-thru animal park with over 750 animals; horse-drawn wagon tours also available. $8-$16.
34. Species Tours, Carolina Raptor Center, Huntersville. Learn about hawks, owls, vultures and falcons. Free for 4 and under; children and adults, $6-$10.
35. Crowders Mountain State Park, Gastonia. About 30 miles west of Charlotte, the park offers 12 miles of scenic hiking trails.
36. Pick your own farm. The Charlotte Observer puts together a list of pick-your-own produce farms, including apples, strawberries and peaches, in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties every year. www.charlotteobserver.com/food
37. N.C. Zoo, Asheboro. Visitors connect with animals from Africa and North America. $8-18.
38. Riverbanks Zoo, Columbia. Home to more than 2,000 animals and a botanical garden. $9.25-$20.
39. UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens. Includes two gardens for exploration and a greenhouse. Kids will love the free butterfly terrace, Asian garden, bridges and ponds with waterfalls. $2 suggested donation.
40. Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens, Belmont. Includes 12 water fountains and 10 acres of themed gardens. $6-$12.
41. Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary, Myers Park. It has 3 acres of exploration. $8 for adults, free for 18 and under.
42. Zootastic Park of Lake Norman, Troutman. There are more than 200 animals and numerous attractions at this small zoo near Lake Norman, including a petting zoo and summer camps. $6.50-$8.50.
43. Explore the greenways. Mecklenburg County maintains over 35 miles of developed greenways, which typically run along creeks and are a great place to walk and bike. charmeck.org, search "greenways."
44. Free bowling. Register your kids at KidsBowlFree.com and your kids will receive two free bowling games per day at participating bowling alleys all summer long. Does not include shoe rentals.
45. Aug. 11: Panthers Training Camp Family Fun Day, Wofford College, Spartanburg. Play 60 Family Fun Day will have face painting, a mini training camp and appearances by TopCat and Sir Purr. This event is a part of the NFL's Play 60 initiative to encourage kids to play outside.
46. Panthers stadium tours. The tours, which are still going on during renovations, give fans an exclusive look at the facilities. $3-$5.
47. Knights baseball game, at the new stadium uptown. The Knights' calendar is filled with promotional events all summer. Tickets starting at $8.
48. Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord. The "Feel The Thrill Tour" visits areas of the track that are off-limits on race days. $10-$12.
49. NASCAR Speedpark, Concord. Six go-cart tracks, laser tag, bumper boats, rock-climbing wall and more. $19.99.
50. Sea Life Aquarium, Concord. On the back side of Concord Mills, this new aquarium includes at least 5,000 sea creatures, including jellyfish, sharks and stingrays. $17-$21.


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Case study: Global Infrastructure Hub to deliver practical outcomes
On 16 November 2014, G20 leaders agreed to establish a Global Infrastructure Hub in Sydney to help implement the G20 multi-year infrastructure initiative designed to support public and private investment in quality infrastructure and take a global perspective to infrastructure investment.
The Hub has been registered as a company under Australian law and directors appointed from Australia, China, the Republic of Korea, Turkey and the United Kingdom to represent the G20 on the Hub's Board, chaired by the Secretary to the Treasury, Mr John Fraser. Mr Chris Heathcote has been appointed CEO.
The Hub will function as a knowledge-sharing organisation to accelerate financing and developing infrastructure projects. It will work internationally to leverage greater private sector involvement in infrastructure through information development, knowledge sharing, training and implementing leading practices.
Both G20 and non-G20 countries and relevant international organisations will be able to engage with the Hub's activities. It will work in close collaboration with governments, the private sector, national, regional and multilateral development banks, international organisations and other major stakeholders.
Australia has signed memoranda of understanding with the World Bank and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development who will collaborate with the Hub.
The Australian Government will contribute $30 million to establish and operate the Hub until 2018 and seven countries have already committed funding to the Hub: China, Mexico, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom.
Other governments, international organisations, development banks and the private sector may contribute additional financial and in-kind resources.
Building infrastructure drives growth in the short-term through investment and employment, and makes economies more productive in the long-term. Demand for infrastructure investment over the next decade will outstrip the funding capacity of governments alone so private sector involvement is critical. The Hub could help unlock an additional $2 trillion in global infrastructure capacity to 2030.


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Seattle Mariners
Edgar Martinez, Chris Woodward will return to next season's Mariners coaching staff
His status as a Mariners legend likely didn't hurt, but Edgar Martinez survived Friday's on-field staff purge because new general manager Jerry Dipoto views him as a good fit as a hitting coach.
"Sitting with (Martinez) this week," Dipoto said, "and listening to him talk about the players, listening to him break down hitting, and just clearly how invested he was in making the players better, really excited (me).
"I'm very excited about the opportunity to bring him back, and I think this is where he wants to be."
Martinez and infield coach Chris Woodward, pending contract agreements, will be the only holdovers on next season's big-league coaching staff in the wake of Friday's housecleaning.
Dipoto fired manager Lloyd McClendon along with four members of his staff: bench coach Trent Jewett, third-base coach Rich Donnelly, outfield coach Andy Van Slyke and bullpen coach Mike Rojas.
Two other members of McClendon's staff, pitching coach Rick Waits and quality-control coach Chris Prieto, will be offered other assignments within the organization.
Martinez, 52, replaced Howard Johnson as the club's hitting coach on June 20 and, coincidence or not, the Mariners' then-lagging attack perked up — from averaging 3.38 runs a game to averaging 4.53 runs a game.
Players often cited Martinez's positive approach as a key to improvement.
"He knows it's hard," utilityman Brad Miller said. "He knows it a mental game. That it's a game of failure. But he's just so positive with it, and I really like that."
Martinez said his approach stemmed from his own experiences in an 18-year career, all with the Mariners, that included two batting titles, five Silver Slugger awards and seven All-Star appearances.
"I didn't want to hear what I'm doing wrong," he said. "Most players know that they're doing something wrong. It's more, 'How can I fix it?'
"Focus on positive information so they can start feeling good about their swing and their game."
Woodward, 39, just completed his second season as a big-league coach and also draws strong marks from players. Third baseman Kyle Seager often cites Woodward as the reason for his emergence as a Gold Glove recipient.
"Woody has worked so much with me," Seager said. "Everything he says makes sense from a practical perspective, and it's repeatable."
Dipoto said he quickly reached the same conclusion.
"I felt that with Chris Woodward," he said, "we were watching a real impact coach. It's hard in the big leagues to step in and make an impact early in your coaching career as a young guy like Chris did."
Manager Lloyd McClendon: Fired with one year remaining on contract.
Bench coach Trent Jewett: Fired.
Pitching coach Rick Waits: To be offered another assignment in organization.
Hitting coach Edgar Martinez: Will return (pending contract agreement).
Third-base coach Rich Donnelly: Fired.
First-base coach Chris Woodward: Will return (pending contract agreement).
Outfield coach Andy Van Slyke: Fired.
Bullpen coach Mike Rojas: Fired.
Quality control coach Chris Prieto: To be offered another assignment in organization.


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Shine 180: Miss Pearl
(Parental Warning: Due to some graphic content, this podcast is cautioned for children under age 13)
Shine 180…stories of lives transformed by God because of your faithfulness.
We are all on a journey. We are all at different points on our journey….and that's OK.
The purpose of our journey is simple, but sometimes difficult…keep moving forward becoming more like Jesus. Miss Pearl thought God wasn't big enough to handle her sin. What she did know is that there is a Savior who doesn't give up and had a plan to use her to transform the lives.