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Presentations by:
James Adams
Stephen Aizenstat
Robert Bosnak
Cheri Clampett
Lionel Corbett
David Cumes
Naomi Eisenberger
Cecilia Garcia
Michael Kearney
Margaret Kemeny
Alan Kilpatrick
John La Puma
Anthony Lawlor
Mary Murray
Elizabeth Nelson
Lawrence Spann
Esther Sternberg
Nim Tottenham
Radhule Weininger
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R. Lane Clark
Megan May Daalder
Anthony Lawlor
Creating Healing Environments
Thursday, October 20
Optional Art Exhibit & Reception
Friday, October 21
Saturday, October 22
Sunday, October 23
$525 General Admission
$475 Special Admission
Full-Time Students, Pacifica
Alumni, and Seniors
$450 Active Pacifica Students
Fees include Friday breakfast, lunch, and dinner; Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner; Sunday breakfast and lunch; (Thursday dinner is available for $21.50)
18 Continuing Education Credits
A healing environment is created by ritual activity. From the physician's white coat and stethoscope to the shaman's herbs and ecstatic states, a healing ambiance is designed to trigger a healing response in the patient. This conference will investigate how affective neuroscientists, traditional healers, contemporary physicians, and therapists understand the creation of healing atmospheres.
Most of us, whether healthy or ill, attempt to create healing spaces, places in our environment conducive to our health. It may be a kitchen where we ritualize our food intake into a delicious healthy diet, a bedroom where quiet reigns, or a little table for our favorite objects. We ritualize our healthy activities into a morning run, a meditative sitting, or a moment of reflection, thereby creating a place of interiority. On a larger scale we are concerned with the quality of our medical environments, such as rooms for a therapy practice, a hospital, or a healing sanctuary.
Participants of this conference will receive practical information and experiential demonstrations on how to invite healing responses into their own lives and into the lives of patients and clients under their care. Affective neuroscientists will review how the brain is involved in illness and health, practitioners in the helping professions will tell us how their own life and illness has been affected by their work, we will learn about the relationship between nature and medicine, dream therapists will explore how the dream world can be primed to generate healing, traditional healers will lead us into Non-Western ways of medicine, and a nutrition specialized physician/master chef will show us a gourmet cuisine designed for health. We will learn about the healing force of creative writing, art, yoga, and meditation. Each presentation will be informative and interactive. Please join us for what promises to be a stimulating and provocative weekend.
Conference schedule overview
The conference will be held at Pacifica Graduate Institute's Ladera Lane Campus at 801 Ladera Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. Registration and check-in will be Thursday evening from 5:00-6:30 PM and Friday morning from 7:30-9:00 AM. An optional Art Exhibition and Reception will be held Thursday evening from 6:30-8:00 PM. The conference will begin Friday morning at 9:00 AM and end on Sunday at 1:30 PM. Meals are provided in order to encourage ongoing dialogue and exchange throughout the conference. Saturday afternoon's program includes multiple concurrent presentations to choose from. Each presentation will be offered twice. Space at each of the presentations is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please indicate which of the concurrent presentations you would like to attend on the registration form.
Pacifica's Ladera Lane Campus
801 Ladera Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
A limited number of rooms are available for participants at the following rates: $82.50 per night single occupancy, $115 per night couple occupancy, $125 per night double occupancy, plus 10% occupancy tax. Accommodations are simple, dormitory-style rooms with shared bath and shower. Single (twin or double bed), double (two twin beds), and couple (one double bed) rooms are available. Reservations for rooms must be made through Pacifica's Public Programs Department.
Best Western Carpinteria Inn
4558 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013; 805.684.0473
A limited number of rooms are available for participants at special rates: $99 per night single or double occupancy plus tax. These rooms are held for our group at this special rate until two weeks before the program. Be sure to mention PACIFICA PUBLIC PROGRAM to receive the special rate. Please note that Pacifica shuttles do not provide service to and from the Best Western for Public Programs.
Meals are provided to encourage ongoing dialogue and community exchange throughout the weekend. Pacifica's caterers make every attempt to provide healthful meals for our guests. Please indicate on the registration form if you need a special vegan or vegetarian meal or if you have other medical dietary restrictions.
Meals included in the conference registration fee are: Friday breakfast, lunch, and dinner; Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner; and Sunday breakfast and lunch. For early arrivals, Thursday dinner ($21.50) is available for an additional charge and must be ordered in advance through the Public Programs Department. No other meals will be available.
Major airlines provide service into the Los Angeles International Airport located 90 miles south of Santa Barbara and into the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, approximately 18 miles from the Campus. Information on ground transportation to and from Santa Barbara will be included with your confirmation letter.
reGistration and cancellation
Space is limited. Register early!
To register, please complete the form and return it to Pacifica Graduate Institute, Public Programs, 249 Lambert Road, Carpinteria, CA 93013; fax to 805.879.7392; e-mail to email@example.com; call 805.969.3626, ext. 103, or register online at www.pacifica.edu. Please include your email address as an email confirmation letter will be sent within 5 days of receipt of your registration.
To obtain a refund on your registration fee, send a written cancellation request postmarked no later than thirty days before the event. Tuition less a $50 processing fee will be refunded. No refunds on your registration fee will be made after that time. In the event that the program is sold out with a waitlist, if you return your seat to our office, and if we are able to transfer your registration to someone on the wait list, we will issue you a refund less the processing fee. Any registration transfers that do not go through our office will be assessed the processing fee on- site. For refund on accommodations at the Ladera Lane Campus, cancellation with full refund will be accepted up to 5 days before the event. Cancellations made 1-4 days before the event will receive a 50% refund. There will be no refund for cancellation on the day of the event.
A limited number of partial scholarships are available to those who find it prohibitive to pay the full cost of the program. To apply, send a letter of request with your registration and payment. Please be specific regarding your financial circumstances. If accepted, you will be contacted to approve processing payment.
continuinG education credit
18 hours of continuing education credit are available for RNs through the California Board of Registered Nurses (provider #CEP 7177), for MFTs and LCSWs (provider #PCE 2278) through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, and for National Certified Counselors (provider #5436), through the National Board of Certified Counselors. Pacifica adheres to NBCC continuing education guidelines. A $15 processing fee will be charged for each certificate requested.
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The school district's nationally recognized Controlled Parents' Choice Program was established by the White Plains Board of Education in May of 1988. A model for parental choice, it governs the placement of students in the system's elementary schools. The Board initiated the choice program because of its belief that balance of the racial and ethnic diversity of the schools' population would promote students' understanding, appreciation, and acceptance of persons of different racial, ethnic, social, and cultural backgrounds. As a result of it, classes in our schools are of comparable size and represent the fine degree of racial and ethnic balance that the Board had in mind when it established the program in 1988.
The results of the Controlled Parents' Choice Program are gratifying and are the reason why school districts around the country have sought the district's assistance in setting up the program at their location. In addition to achieving comparable class sizes and the racial and ethnic balancing that was sought by the Board of Education, since the beginning of the program an average of 93% of the parents have received their first choice school, 98% of the parents their first or second choice school and 100% of the parents one of their three choices during the Kindergarten Choice Period.
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What happened to the "Union Influence in Politics" topic?
Even though I initiated it as the debut topic in the Times forums, I'm happy to realize it has been deleted. It died an ugly death long ago, and should have been executed long before it was. I'm curious though... Why? I am unaware of the travesty that occurred that was sufficiently heinous to warrant it's deletion... As compared to the tripe on ALL the other threads that is evident on a daily basis.
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It is only a matter of time until the UAW flows into those southern auto assembly plants. And VW actually prefers a worker represented arrangement.It will be interesting.
Posted 217 days ago.
Yes,caspi, he was. Meet "Big Brother".I remembered that information,and chose not to share it,but I didn't retrieve it from a dossier. Who always cries wolf?
Posted 217 days ago.
BobDahler I believe R1KRA8 might be referring to the posts where Tiredofit and myself name the unions we were in, IAM for tired and UBC for me.
Posted 217 days ago.
Of course they have their rabid defenders like Munster there, but no one pays much attention to him anyway.
Posted 217 days ago.
BOBDAHLER, While I appreciate all the benefits that are now law that Unions helped achieve, they have become far too political and tied with socialist causes for my taste, and they only represent 11 percent of workers.
Posted 217 days ago.
BOBDAHLER, I have seen Unions from both sides, I have worked with Tradesmen in all the crafts, and I have been in a Union and served as a Steward for same. Unions are political machines and don't represent the rank and file.
Posted 217 days ago.
R1KRA8: I've looked into your references, and honestly, I havent a clue as to what you are talking about. Could you clarify?
Posted 217 days ago.
Seems like a legitimate question to me.
Posted 218 days ago.
Tiredofit: What then, causes you to have such a dismal outlook towards unions now?
Posted 218 days ago.
As a former steward in a union, I DO have experience
Posted 218 days ago.
Yep CASP, that was good news indeed.
Posted 218 days ago.
Its hard to believe that in 2014 workers would turn down the opportunity to have a group of people forcibly take part of their paycheck to support candidates and causes that they may or may not support, and all the while telling them what they can drive, where they may live or shop and even who they are allowed to marry.
Posted 218 days ago.
Congratulations Chattanooga Tennessee auto workers! Its nice to see that common sense and liberty has won out over corruption and legalized extortion.
Posted 218 days ago.
Corporate Volkswagen is fine with union affiliation (UAW) In Chattanooga assembly plant.!!
Posted 219 days ago.
RIKRA8: You said: "Ohio Union Officers & Staff Take Millions from Workers"
I say: For the purpose of furthering those workers' agendas...
Your point is what?
Posted 219 days ago.
OK,R1KRA8: I will try to refer to your moniker in the future as you please.
Posted 219 days ago.
I like the bobs but r1k not so much.
Posted 220 days ago.
BobBarker: Though I tend to agree with your positions concerning unionism, trading barbs with Rik is a no win proposition.
It could (will) go on forever...
Posted 220 days ago.
It seems NasCarNut wants to fight with someone,
No RickRat you did this by dumping your comment to me when you do the same on thing on these forums...Tessie ask where she could find other cities that ban fracking, I posted a link then posted a few paragraphs from the link...you didn't like the facts so you Whine...
Posted 220 days ago.
NasCarNut can actually plagiarize
This coming from RickRat is way too funny...these forums are filled with your copy and paste...thanks for the laugh though :o)
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The Personal Finance Hour, Episode 21: Job-Hunting Skills
Published on - September 21st, 2009 (by J.D. Roth)
On this week's installment of The Personal Finance Hour, Jim and I spent the hour talking with Michael Hampton, the director of Career Development at Western Oregon University. (We also had a lively parallel chatroom discussion this week.)
Network, network, network
Our discussion stressed the importance of networking. Hampton notes that your résumé isn't your primary tool in landing a job; it's a supporting document. You want to sell yourself by other methods and use your résumé as evidence that what you say is true.
One of the best ways to find a job is to use your network of business and professional contacts. Don't just go out and say "what can you do for me", though. Instead, ask questions. Ask for specific favors. And be willing to reciprocate when you are in a position of power. Support networks can also be useful. When you're out of work, lean on your family and friends. Let them give you advice.
Finally, we discussed the rising importance of social media and social network. Hampton agrees that sites like LinkedIn and Twitter can be useful, but he also warns that they can harm as much as they hurt. Maintain your online reputation.
I thought our conversation was fascinating. We covered a lot of topics, including the hidden job market, the importance of the informational interview, and how employers are now using credit reports to qualify applicants. And for some reason, we talked about Rocky. Twice.
The Personal Finance Hour
Jim and I host The Personal Finance Hour nearly every Monday at 3pm Pacific (6pm Eastern). For the next week, our conversation with Michael Hampton will be available via this widget (after that it will be replaced by the next episode):
You can always find this show (and other episodes from the archive) by following this link, which will open in iTunes. Finally, please note that every week Brain from My Next Buck takes the time and effort to create detailed show summaries, which you can find at personalfinancehour.com.
Money Answers
Earlier today, I was the guest on Jordan Goodman's Money Answers show. Like The Personal Finance Hour, The Money Answers Show is a live internet-only broadcast. I spoke with Goodman about my financial history, about the development of Get Rich Slowly, and about my advice for people who find themselves in financial trouble.
Goodman was formerly on the staff of Money magazine. He now writes personal-finance books and hosts the site MoneyAnswers.com.
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Pretty convenient and the advice given is spot on and practical, sometimes people just forget to remember and use these simple tactics. This is a good reminder.
If you are in an industry that lends itself well to temporary, contract-based work, that can be a great way to network, especially if you are young and/or new to an area. Accepting a full-time position when you are walking in "blind" can be a big risk. But you can temp your way into a full-time position and know what you are getting into beforehand. If you take a temporary assignment and end up working for a raging godzilla, or a micromanager, or if you find yourself sitting around all day doing busywork that you have to stretch to fill the hours, you aren't stuck there forever, and you know in advance that it's not a place where you want to make a longer-term commitment. Don't take a full-time position unless you know the manager and your teammates are people you want to keep working with. And make sure you stay on a learning curve. The best investment you will ever make is in the tools in your toolbox.
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September 1, 2013
A new short story has been born. Ingrid finished writing and editing "The Deviants" in late August and began pitching the story to major magazines, including The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Washingtonian, and Harvard Review. Fingers crossed! Word is expected in three to four months. Here is a synopsis:
What if the world were homosexual? What if Madam and Eve were the first two people on earth and all of God's children were conceived the same way his own son was? The president and First Gentleman would lead the country. The ins and outs of homosexuality would be taught in school. Moms and moms and dads and dads would prepare their children for same-sex marriage. And if a young man and a young woman happened to find themselves attracted to each other, God forbid, they would be considered the deviants.
August 26, 2013
Ingrid hosts open mic at the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library in Washington, DC. She reads from her latest novel, Kat Vespucci Takes Taiwan; special guest performer Mindy Klasky reads from her sixteenth and latest novel, The Single Witch's Survival Guide. The World Freedom Singers treat us to freedom songs from the US civil rights movement. View photos from the event here.
August 20, 2013
Travel website Abroad Scout publishes Ingrid's article, "Two Weeks in Santiago, Chile". Abroad Scout helps people share insider information about study abroad and world travel.
July 26th 2013
Ingrid Anders quits her dream dayjob with CET Academic Programs to focus on writing full-time.
May 24-June 7, 2013
From May 24th thru June 7th, 2013, Ingrid Anders donates $3 to the Fund For Education Abroad (FEA) for every 'Earth to Kat Vespucci' ebook sold. FEA provides scholarships for underrepresented students to study abroad, just like Kat Vespucci. Make your ebook purchase and donation here.
Wednesday, February 27th, 2013, 6:30-8pm
Spend an evening with local author Ingrid Anders at the Mount Pleasant Public Library (3160 16th St., NW, Washington, D.C.). Get to know Ingrid while enjoying readings from her latest novel, Kat Vespucci and the Renegade Province--the second book in the Kat Vespucci series--consuming locally-sourced refreshments, and entering a raffle for reading-related prizes. Mark your calendars now and RSVP ASAP via the Facebook event. (For non-Facebook users, email email@example.com.)
January 8, 2013
Join me in celebrating the new Kat Vespucci review (books one and two) by book reviewer and fabulous, feminist Claire S. Gould: http://bit.ly/X69lSp. Claire makes keen observations, including, "Unlike most fictional stories about an American's experience abroad, the heroine of the Kat Vespucci series doesn't seek to 'find herself' in other countries or to 'save' the natives." In honor of this expert analysis, I've dropped the price of Earth to Kat Vespucci on Kindle to 99¢ until 11:55pm on Tuesday, 1/15. (The review links to the sale.) So, please enjoy Claire's critique, show her some love by posting comments, and take advantage of ETKV for 99¢.
December 7, 2012
Travel website, clipthetrip.com, features Ingrid Anders in their first writer interview. (If inaccessible, read as PDF here.) Also check out Anders' "CLIP" for the site, which features Washington, D.C. and her rap song, "We the Washingtonians."
November 27 and December 7, 2012
Ingrid Anders sponsors the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) Third Annual Reception in Washington, DC and Sips for Scholarships in Boston on November 27th and December 7th, respectively. Both events raise money for scholarships to increase access for American college students to study abroad. Donate to FEA and learn more about the events here.
November 17, 2012
Ingrid Anders releases Kat Vespucci and the Renegade Province on Kindle. Enjoy and help me spread the word by sharing this with everyone you know!
(Note: In early 2013, the title was changed to Kat Vespucci Takes Taiwan.)
November 2012
Brian Melican's soon-to-be-released book, Germany: Beyond the Enchanted Forest: A Literary Anthology, contains excerpts about Germany by famous English-speaking authors including Herman Melville, Mary Shelly, and, you guessed it, *Ingrid Anders!* Read a preview on Brian's blog and pre-order it today on Amazon: http://lostindeutschland.blogspot.de/2012/11/book-news-and-taster-extract.html.
October 2012
Join me and Academic Travel Abroad (ATA) in August 2013 for the 4-Day Adventure in Kat Vespucci's Berlin. In the pages of ETKV, you got to know Kat's side of the city; now experience it for yourself! On this intimate, extended-weekend, we'll spend time together visiting key sites from the novel. Book by December 1st to take advantage of the *early booking discount of $150.* Go to www.academic-travel.com for more information and booking details.
(Note: The dates of this tour have been postponed until further notice.)
October to December 2012
Ingrid Anders' professional alter-ego, Ingrid Lombardo, published her second article, "How Safe is China?" in the China Business Review. The article describes how ex-pats can reduce threats to health and well-being while living and working in China.
July 12, 2012
Watch Ingrid perform her own rap song, "We the Washingtonians." Calling proper musicians and singers to collaborate with Ingrid on a music video.
February 2012 thru present
Ingrid Anders makes a name for herself in the literary circles of Washington, DC performing regularly at poetry open mics. Watch these live performances on Ingrid's Youtube channel: authoringridanders.
January 29, 2012
Author Ingrid Anders answers Frequently Asked Questions that people ask her in Tiananmen Square.
January 27, 2012
Author Ingrid Anders recites her original poem, "小兰的梦想," (Little Orchid's Big Dream) about the perfect month of studying Chinese with CET Academic Programs in Beijing, China.
January to March, 2012
Ingrid Anders' professional alter-ego, Ingrid Lombardo, published an article, "From Telex to Text Message," in the China Business Review. The article details communication methods used over thirty years between the United States and China.
December 2011
WARNING! The following video exceeds the FDA recommended daily dose of cuteness by 200%.
Click Here to View a Holiday Greeting from Ingrid Anders (Speakers On)
It's the tail end of another year, and what a year it was for me as Ingrid Anders! In 2011, I was invited to speak at my high school's National Honor Society induction ceremony, interviewed on television by Rich Massabny on "Conversations with Rich" in Fairfax, Virginia, and interviewed by Danielle K. on her literary blog, Mercurial Musings, and James Stratford on his life coaching blog, Beyond the Call. Friends and fans sent pictures of ETVK from Australia, Spain, Los Angeles, Russia, New Orleans, Singapore, India, Taiwan, and Afghanistan. As if that wasn't exciting enough, I finished writing the first draft of my second novel, Kat Vespucci and the Renegade Province. I will keep you posted on the editing process and search for a publisher in 2012. Thank you for your interest!
Copyright 2009 Ingrid Anders. All rights reserved.
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April 9: Officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Peace Portal Drive regarding a gas drive-off from a service station. A license number was obtained and the suspect driver was contacted. She had not realized that her credit card transaction had not been completed and will contact the gas station in the morning to make arrangements for payment
April 8: A person called to report an assault. An officer responded and determined that the events all occurred outside the city limits. The person was referred to the Whatcom County sheriff's office.
April 8: A 12-year-old boy lost control of his bicycle, hit the curb, fell, and sprained his wrist. The boy refused medical aid and was given a ride home by police officers. The boy's mother thanked the officer for helping and proceeded to treat her son's injury.
April 7: A neighbor called to report that children were removing glass bottles from a recycling bin near an alley and smashing them on the ground. An officer contacted the juveniles, warned them about the dangers of breaking glass, and contacted their parents so that the mess could be cleaned up.
April 6: A complainant reported that two days ago he had been knocked off his feet by another person who had ran past him outside a store, breaking the complainant's bottle of wine, valued at $5 U.S. The store replaced the bottle of wine without charge and the person who suffered the fall had no other complaints.
April 6: Officers responded to a report of smoke near 5th and G streets. An officer arrived in the area and found a pile of newspaper and magazines smoldering in an alleyway in the 400 block between F and G streets. An officer extinguished the fire with a garden hose loaned by a resident and the remaining garbage was moved off of the alleyway. The incendiary refuse owner was not identified.
April 6: An officer was dispatched to a report of a pit bull running loose in the 600 block of 12th Street. On arrival the officer found the pit bull and its owner and warned the owner of the city's leash laws. The owner promised to keep the dog inside the house or restrained.
April 6: An officer was dispatched to a report of dogs barking in the 300 block of 11th Street and confirmed the cacophony upon his arrival. The officer contacted the property owner where the dogs were staying, and issued a warning for the violation.
April 6: A 16-year-old boy made an inappropriate comment to a school bus driver, then refused to exit the bus when instructed to do so and caused a disturbance. The student received a written order prohibiting his presence on school property and school buses. A parent was notified to meet his son off campus. Police investigated and submitted a report on disorderly conduct to the juvenile prosecutor for review and charting as appropriate.
April 6: A young man accidentally pumped $1.61 more gas than he had the ability to pay for. He advised the clerk that he was short of funds and promised to return with the money. The clerk copied the driver's license number and contacted police, who in turn contacted a parent. The bill was promptly paid and no further police action was requested.
April 6: Passersby called police with concerns about a possibly intoxicated man walking along the tracks in the 1600 block of Peace Portal Drive. Officers contacted the gentleman: he was sober and taking a break from working on a nearby construction project by collecting small tree limbs from along the railroad tracks.
April 6: An officer checked on the welfare of a truant student at the request of the middle school administrators. The student was located in Birch Bay with a parent and was all right. Mom called the school to update them on her child's status.
April 5: This office received a form documenting the impound of an unauthorized vehicle which had been left on the property of a local company. An informational report was completed to documented the incident.
April 5: A pest control business reported the loss of 14 bait stations from two commercial buildings in Blaine. The loss was estimated at $210.
April 5: Officers received a complaint about barking dogs in a neighborhood. The pet owner was contacted and provided police with a detailed account of the limited nature of the auditory intrusion. No further complaints were received.
April 5: Officers investigated a two-car hit and run collision in the 1000 block of 4th Street. The suspect was located and issued a citation for hit and run and a notice of infraction for improper backing and fail to show proof of insurance.
April 5: A merchant received a counterfeit U.S. $20 bill from a customer and notified the police. The customer received the bill in Canada and had no idea that it was fake. The counterfeit bill was forwarded to the U.S. Secret Service with a copy of the customer's statement.
April 5: A 14-year-old boy threw a temper tantrum when his mother refused to let him go to the skate park and punched a hole in the kitchen wall. Officers calmed the young man down, advised him of his rights, and received his confession on why he lost his temper. A domestic violence report was submitted to the juvenile prosecutor with counseling and curfew recommendations.


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The National Football League's New Orleans Saints announced March 13 it will split its 2014 training camp locations between New Orleans and The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs.
The training camp, presented by Verizon, will be finalized when the 2014 NFL schedule is finalized.
"It is important to recognize how much we, as an organization, value the continued support of our fans across the Gulf South and of course, in New Orleans," Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis said in a news release. "After careful analysis and numerous organizational discussions, we have made the decision to alter certain elements of our upcoming training camp practices by splitting the practice locations between our facility in Metairie (La.) and The Greenbrier.
"We feel like this decision will allow our team to best prepare for our 2014 season by practicing at our facility and also taking advantage of a more moderate climate and setting in West Virginia, similar to what we did in 2009 when we went to Southern California for a week. I have always been a proponent of mixing up training camp every few years which I believe is a good strategy as we prepare for the season.
"With his plan, we get the best of both and that is important," he said. "We get quality practices in both locations and we get the benefits of having our fans support us during our time at home in Metairie and we get the opportunity for our team to unite at a location away from home."
The 10,000 acre Greenbrier has undergone a $250 million restoration in recent years. The National Historic landmark is home to The Greenbrier Classic, a PGA TOUR, FedEx Cup Event.
The Saints won Super Bowl XLIV following the 2009 regular season.
New Orleans head coach Sean Payton also served as his friend Ryan Palmer's caddie at the 2013 Greenbrier Classic. Under his guidance, the Saints have a 79-43 record, which also includes three NFC South Division titles and five playoff appearances.
The Saints training facility is believed to be part of the first phase of a sports medicine center that was originally announced at the White Sulphur Springs resort in 2011.
At that announcement, plans were revealed for "a cosmetic surgery and lifestyle enhancement academy, a sports performance and training facility, and a boutique hotel with 20 suites."
Jim Justice, owner of The Greenbrier, announced the development of "a forward-thinking medical initiative," along with world-renowned physicians Dr. James Andrews, Michael Immel and Jack Diamond, a lauded healthcare developer.
"Over 200 years ago, people came here to improve their health; soaking in the sulphur water, using hollowed-out trees for bathtubs," Justice said. "That's how The Greenbrier was born. Now, we are redefining healthcare with the expertise of these highly regarded professionals, a state-of-the-art medical facility and forum for research and education. And we are doing it right here in West Virginia. How exciting is that?"
Participants at the 2011 announcement were Justice, Andrews, sports stars Jerry West and Bo Jackson and then West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin.
According to a March 13, 2014 release from The Greenbrier, Justice has committed to building three practice fields on property at the resort (two natural turf and one synthetic grass), along with a 55,000-square-foot multi-purpose building equipped with meeting rooms, weight rooms, locker rooms, training and physical therapy accommodations, and kitchen and dining facilities.
The release stated that the Saints selected The Greenbrier for its location and mild weather, with summer temperatures in the low 80s. All Saints players and staff will stay at the resort.
"We are very excited about this new opportunity with the New Orleans Saints, which will benefit all the people of West Virginia, bringing in tourism and new jobs," the release stated, quoting Justice. "I want to particularly thank West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, Senate President Kessler, Speaker of the House Miley, and all of the Legislature for their commitment in promoting tourism and tourism jobs."


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Hudson was covering first base when Mets outfielder Eric Young Jr. stepped on his ankle trying to stretch for first base. Hudson's ankle immediately twisted and collapsed under Young's weight, and it was apparent that he was in a lot of pain.
He was carted off the field, and now the only question is whether or not he'll pitch again at all this year.
Here's an animated GIF of the injury, for those with strong stomachs. Warning: It's gruesome.
Young is pretty upset about his role in the incident, and spoke to reporters after the game:
"I saw his foot as I'm going for the base right there in the middle, and as I came down, I knew I didn't get any of the base. I knew I got all of his foot. I pretty much knew it was broke right when I did it. That's why I ran back to him and tried to console him as much as I could and to apologize. I apologized to him, told him it was an accident. I obviously wasn't trying to hurt him on the play. He just told me to keep my head up and keep playing the game the hard way, the right way. He said there was nothing I can do about it. That made me feel somewhat better, but still bummed that he's going to be out for a while."
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The 7 Best Things We've Learned to Make at Home
Here at Re-Nest, we're big on DIY. But that doesn't mean that each DIY project has to be a huge undertaking involving hammers and nails; we enjoy much simpler home projects that allow us to make easy green moves (and of course, save money). Our theory? Don't buy anything we could make at home. And here are the things we like the best...
The practice of not buying what we can make saves us a lot of money, not to mention cuts down on our packaging and waste (since we only make what we need). Granted it takes a little more time on our part, but we think it's worth it. When we first began, we were making everything from yogurt to (attempting) clothing. But we've narrowed it down to our favorite things that really work, saving us money and making our lives a little greener one DIY at a time.
• Pillowcases: We shop for discounted organic cotton fabrics and re-use interesting thrift store finds to make our own snazzy pillowcases. We have done some fancy ones with nice hems, but most of 'em involve about four seams. With each hand-made pillowcase, we can save at least $6. Meanwhile, we're honing the sewing skills in hopes that this expands our DIY horizons and giving our living space an on-the-cheap update.
• Bread: The bread machine changed our life for the better. Now, we can make all-organic and healthy loaves for a fraction of the cost. Not to mention, we're cutting out the middle man and saving all that packaging and production. The success with loaves
• Candles: We might be cheating a little bit here, but a talented family member (our "green hero") happens to make highly fragrant soy candles out of her home. Instead of purchasing new candles every time a flame goes out, one trip back home yields a box full of safe-burning candles in recycled containers.
• Canned goods: Oh, for the love of pickles! We have enjoyed the canning comeback this year. Despite the extra effort, we love putting all our extra fruits and veggies to good use. We're fully stocked on housewarming gifts (who doesn't love homemade pickles and jams?) and our friends are kind enough to return their jars for next year's bounty.
• Crackers: Crackers are expensive! And they usually contain random food additives--not to mention, boo-coos of wasteful packaging. Now we make our own small batches of crispy crackers and cut down on waste. They're actually extremely easy, taking only 15 minutes from start to finish.
• Dog treats: We like to feed our dog the same way we like to eat: sustainably-produced, healthy, and natural. But buying all-natural (and even organic) treats was getting to be expensive; and since they're packaged in small batches, we found ourselves recycling a bunch of little plastic zip bags. Now we make a double batch to freeze (or share with other canine comrades).
• Cleaning agents: Since we've eliminated chemicals from the household, we are always well-stocked with vinegar and baking soda. This comes in handy because we're able to constantly re-use those old spray bottles, and we're fond of the fact that the homemade cleaners are much easier on the lungs.
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Great ideas! For us, we make granola and yogurt at home. Once you get used to it, they're both easy and quick. Steps can be done while cooking something else.
I like to make bread at home too. My friend who lives in Hawaii says bread is priced too high there so I suggested she make her own, slice, and freeze. Unfortunately, yeast scares a lot of people so they don't bother. You hear that you have to let something rise for hours and one imagines sitting for hours staring at the bowl until it's time to bake.
@ Graciela, For the past year or so, I've been using a no-knead, foolproof recipe for bread that ran in the New York Times -- I'll bet you can find it archived online somewhere. Really, you basically just dump everything in a bowl and let it sit somewhere warm. Granted, it takes a while, but 99% of the time is spent not paying any attention to it at all. In the winter, I start a new batch every other day, and we're kept in luscious, crunchy-crusted bread with about 10 minutes' effort.
Jkopftwins - I've been using something similar to the NYT bread recipe (Mark Bittman's?), but it's from the book Artisan Bread in 10 Minutes a Day...the basic recipes are fabulous and truly no-nonsense, and the same dough can be used to make different types of bread, including pita, boules, and flatbread. I think the authors are coming out soon with a follow-up book focused on the same type of easy bread but with more whole grains.
This is a little off the wall, but I make my own tomato paste. I make the slow-roasted tomatoes that were featured last year on The Kitchn, then puree them in the blender and freeze them in ice cube trays. I can't believe how much better it tastes than the store-bought stuff.


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Amarillo, Texas - Texas Senator Ted Cruz is responding to threats sent to a couple of major banks about doing business with firearm companies.
The mayor of Chicago reportedly sent letters to the CEO's of Bank of America and TD Bank Group, urging them to cease business with american firearm manufacturers, Smith and Wesson, and Sturm, Ruger and Co.
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Noah Coslov of CineSport posed an intriguing question today: Would the Falcons be better off — profile-wise if not record-wise — at 6-2 than 8-0? (I attempted to answer, and the semi-coherent result can be viewed above.)
At 6-2, the Falcons would be seen as one of the NFL's half-dozen best teams and folks would be calling them one of a handful of Super Bowl contenders. At 8-0, the emphasis has fallen on their perceived weaknesses (as opposed to their considerable) strengths, and the national media has fallen all over itself to tell us that the NFL's lone undefeated team isn't a Super Bowl lock.
I'm not blameless. I critiqued the team after the narrow victory over Oakland andwasn't effusive in my findings, and the next day I noted that the Falcons' stats weren't half as impressive as their record. But at some point — and I'd submit we're getting pretty close to it — doesn't the record become the only stat that matters?
This isn't to suggest the Falcons are a Super Bowl lock. They aren't. No team is. But they're the only team that's 8-0, and by sticking their head above the field they've become a target. Not sure that's fair, but what ever is?
November 6th, 2012
5:13 pm
No team is ever a Super Bowl lock. As much as I would like to see the Falcons go undefeated for the season, I'd rather see them take a loss in the regular season and go undefeated in the playoffs. Given the way New Orleans, Tampa, and Carolina are playing this year, the Falcons should win theirdivision, and certainly have the potential to have home-fiels advantage throughout the playoffs. THekey is what they do with that edge.
November 6th, 2012
5:14 pm
Aaaah the Northeast media are just mad that the Falcons are doing so well after they predicted them to be 3rd place in the division. Haters gonna Hate
November 6th, 2012
5:17 pm
9-0 is the next part of the process.
November 6th, 2012
5:17 pm
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November 6th, 2012
5:21 pm
Lovin the Falcons since before Barkowski: These Falcons are different Mark and you can sense it! There is something special about them.
November 6th, 2012
5:23 pm
collinsworth would certainly agree
November 6th, 2012
5:33 pm
Thanks MB,When we beat dallas S.C.led off with,Cowboys lose,not Birds are 8 & 0.Then the comments were made by the talkin heads that we havent won a playoff game under the current regime.Im confused when was the last time dallas won one.15 16 years ago.
November 6th, 2012
5:40 pm
My favorite part: 3rd and long deep in our own territory with about a minute left and one timeout. What do we do? Old Falcons: run the ball, make Cowboys call a timeout, punt, pray defense holds up before the half. New Falcons: drop back and let Matty Ice go to work. Coach's faith is rewarded. Result: FG and momentum shifted.
November 6th, 2012
5:41 pm
While all of us would like to have seen the Falcons do better in the playoffs over the past few years, I'm amazed that losing to the eventual champions in both 2010 & 2011 (Packers and Giants) should earn the team the tag of "unable to win a playoff game".
November 6th, 2012
5:43 pm
The way the media sees it, it's just another team from Loserville (another topic MB loves). Not sure how the Dawgs have escaped that curse and actually managed to become a media darling, other than being one of the better teams in the SEC (better, not one of the best, though).
Nothing will change until they win in the playoffs, and even if they win a Super Bowl, I wonder if the media will fawn all over them like they have NO.
November 6th, 2012
5:46 pm
Brad, if you break down the PF vs. the PA — ala Bill James Pythagorean expectation — a 6-2 record makes more sense. They're still a great team at 8-0 or 6-2, but the numbers say it's unlikely that they'll continue to escape so many close games.
November 6th, 2012
6:01 pm
I've been a fan since I started watching football when I was five. I've seen lots of bad/good teams, coaches, etc., but I've never seen a team like this one. Not even the team that beat the Vikings to go to the Super Bowl (which to date is the greatest game in Falcon history).
Something's in the air this year. It feels different. I just want to believe that feeling is a Super Bowl victory!
November 6th, 2012
6:04 pm
(numbers say it's unlikely that they'll continue to escape so many close games.)
They have so far. What makes a good team a great team? Winning the close ones.
November 6th, 2012
6:08 pm
I think internally the Falcons might feel like they have lost a couple of games, even though the record shows 8-0. They know there is stuff to work on…
November 6th, 2012
6:10 pm
Who cares what the media says about the falcons, everybody wants to evaluate. I have been a fan since 1970, lets just enjoy this season !
November 6th, 2012
6:11 pm
@ GT Alum:
I think the media will fall in love with whoever they find marketable. We're not flashy enough. We don't have the pedigree of the Niners, Cowboys or Steelers. We don't have the Hurricane Katrina recovery as a "heart warming" backdrop to our success.
We're just the plain old Atlanta Falcons: Never did nothin' and never will.
But I don't care about being a "media darling." I want a season, just one season, that makes my team a Super Bowl champion. Something they can't take away from us.
That's all any of us should want.
November 6th, 2012
6:16 pm
Falcons management has assembled a group of players that are not unlike those on most NFL rosters with one exception. They have chosen to sign players who seem to rise to the occasion — something you just can't teach. It's the kind of thing you saw in both quarterbacks in the LSU/Bama game and you don't see in Murray. They are bending the game to their will. Ryan is awesome under the new OC.
November 6th, 2012
6:23 pm
Someone please tell why its so important that the media embrace the Falcons. What if the Falcons win the Super Bowl and never be recognized by the football world as a great or even good team? Would it matter? Seriously, what's the big deal of having to have the media embrace you.
Actually, not being recognized is a good thing – it will keep them hungry and it helps them avoid getting fat off all the hyperbole.
Falcons – just win the Big One and let the football world decide how they want to handle it.
November 6th, 2012
6:27 pm
Would the Falcons be getting nitpicked if they were 6-2?
Of course they would. See MB, lots of us have been watching this since 1966. There's only one way to make believers out of some of us.
As far as the media embracing the Falcons (or any other team for that matter), who cares? I believe that has absolutely zero to do with how a team does on the field.
November 6th, 2012
6:31 pm
The Football talking heads (this means you Terry Bradshaw) can't beleive what they are seeing and therefore have decided to stick their heads in the sand and pretend it does not exist. Let me tell them this…
The 2012 Falcons are for real. No swagger, no trash talk, no internal hype, just getting the job done every week.
Sorry, Collinsworth. The Cowboys lost to a superior team. Deal with it and RECOGNIZE.
November 6th, 2012
6:42 pm
Leave it to the forever put upon teck fans to come,on here lamenting and whining about how much press the dawgs get in an article about the falcons. You poor, pathetic nerds never get any respect and never will.
November 6th, 2012
6:42 pm
Mark: Yes they would but more by the fans than the media if they were 6-2.
As from the media, I would say they would not have drawn as much attention. Record wise they would be lumped with 3 or 4 other teams who would share the good and bad
stories with the Falcons.
November 6th, 2012
6:43 pm
They are getting nitpicked because they are 0-3 in the playoffs. Why wouldn't people have doubts? It's possible they won't even be 13-3, the record of the team that got blasted by the Packers on their own home field in the playoffs. Then again maybe they will win the SB, who knows?
November 6th, 2012
6:47 pm
A few years ago, i would have just hoped they could compete on the big stage.
How times change, I now expect them to win.
Point is moot, but will always wonder if MSmith would have booted Mularkey.
November 6th, 2012
6:52 pm
"and the national media has fallen all over itself to tell us that the NFL's lone undefeated team isn't a Super Bowl lock."
"has fallen all over itself" is the stupid part of that statement I suppose. Ultimately the statement is true…the Falcon's are absolutely not a Super Bowl lock.
November 6th, 2012
6:56 pm
The reason the Falcons' opponents have garnered more attention is simple: It's much more interesting to watch and discuss a train wreck than to discuss one that is operating according to schedule. Isn't that why 'reality television' is so popular?
November 6th, 2012
6:57 pm
But no other team in the NFL is a Super Bowl lock either. I would say Grn Bay is the closest.
November 6th, 2012
6:59 pm
Media likes sizzle. Falcons to this point have been nothing but steak.
November 6th, 2012
7:02 pm
I don't think you can equate reality TV to the NFL in any way shape or form.
Atlanta as a professional sports town has been a perennial loser for running 40 years…its gonna take more then an 8-0 start to overcome that.
November 6th, 2012
7:03 pm
One of the reason why everyone is against the Falcons is they are a complete Team. They don't go out trashing everyone, they just do the job quietly and just get out of town. This team has really grown up and acting like a team. Congrats to all of the Falcons. You make me proud. You don't see Matt acting like a superman, or spiderman or some cartoon character. They are acting like businessman and just getting the job done. Thank you Falcons…
November 6th, 2012
7:09 pm
The Atlanta Falcons have the best record in the National Football League !!!!!
Football Top Fan and football fans worldwide enjoy watching them play.
Coach Mike Smith and his staff have a great team that is the envy of other NFL teams.
We predicted in pre-season that the Atlanta Falcons will win The Super Bowl !!!!!
November 6th, 2012
7:12 pm
I don't care what the media thinks about us… We are on the field to win the game, point-blank, period. I'm pretty sure that if we keep winning games, everything else will work itself out. If you recall, back in '98 the media was so sure that Minnesota was gon win the game that the Super Bowl program said "Denver Broncos vs. Minnesota Vikings". The moral of the story is… we won't receive national recognition even WHEN we win the Super Bowl. One other thing, the Falcons, their fans, and their city knows that we haven't won in the playoffs under Mike Smith and Matty Ice… but I will submit two facts. One, we have lost to the eventual champions twice, and the NFC champions all three years. Two, Peyton Manning, the guy that all the "experts" compare Matt Ryan to, didn't win for YEARS… as a matter of fact, he lost the National Championship game while at UT and a nobody(Tee Martin) won with basically the same team the next year. Winning is a process… and if it were so easy, then it wouldn't be so special. So I'm gon enjoy the victories… no other team can say that they are UNDEFEATED!!!
November 6th, 2012
7:27 pm
M.B. Mabey it is a good thing,playing the no respect card.They seem 2 be using it as their rallyimg cry.I remember in 98 Dan R.had open heart surgery right b4 the playoffs and along with our surprize 14&2 record we were the talk of the leauge.Then Mr.Robertson pulled his little stunt.I still think that embarrassment cost us national and local sentiment.
November 6th, 2012
7:45 pm
Keep winning….everything else will fall into place.
November 6th, 2012
7:49 pm
As a Falcon fan since '66 at age 12 I would have to say that this is a really special time for us Falcon fans. The fact that we are 8-0 is so good and the fact that a 13-3 final record would be a disappointment this year is a testament to the fine season we have had thus far. I still think we would be nitpicked Mark even if we went 16-0 (which I doubt) but as you pointed out – the first playoff games aren't scheduled until January. I can never remember the Falcons as having the best record in football at any time in any season. The magical season of '98 when we went 14-2 – the Vikings finished at 15-1. This season just really feels special and I salute the players and coaches and exhort them to keep it going through the season and ratchet it up during the playoffs this time. No more 48-21 or 24-2 teams live here anymore.
November 6th, 2012
7:54 pm
"The national media has fallen all over itself to tell us that the NFL's lone undefeated team isn't a Super Bowl lock."
The national media is contractually obligated to support the cowboys, steelers, giants, and eagles.
Can you think of anything more difficult than being the team that every team wants to beat?
November 6th, 2012
8:07 pm
Been telling my husband all year that these guys are different, that they're finding a way to win. That's what sets a good team apart from a great team.
November 6th, 2012
9:04 pm
I don't know why the Eagles/Falcons game was considered "a big game",
the Eagles don't look like a very good team to me.
Granny could walk right through that OLine, using a walker.
Maybe the Eagles should just get their offensive linemen some matador outfits and red capes.
Then they could just ole' their opponents pass rush right on to poor ole Micheal Vick, with some style.
November 6th, 2012
9:07 pm
The Falcons–like their ATL pro sports bretheren–have spent most of the past 46 seasons shriveling from the big stage/national spotlight. Until they can overcome that nemesis, they won't earn the respect of the pro football world/media.
This Falcons' season so far represents an significant step toward shedding that dreadful "Losersville" label, but they'll have to win those "big ones" you cited on a consistent basis to convert their many skeptics, who can validate their criticisms simply by pointing to the team's miserable postseason history.
November 6th, 2012
9:11 pm
Age Gap Match………….wat the crap are u talkin about.This is a football blog buddy .Think your on the wrong website.
November 6th, 2012
9:15 pm
Mark. Here is what we know about the Falcons. They have beaten opponents when they were not the best that day overall. They are going to get first round bye and homefield probably. They do not beat themselves- in turnovers or penalties or dropped passes. They give up yards but not points. They could lose on any given day and they can beat you any day. The problem I see in national media is that looking at the Philly game and then the Dallas game, there is NO SET of current data that could lead someone to pick those teams to beat the Falcons and yet they did. This team lost its best cover corner in preseason. Played last week w/o its current best defensive player and does nothing but win. They have an attitude and pay attention to detail. I think that combination CAN take them all the way-doesn't mean that it will. But this team is better than the last 4 years. We shall see.
November 6th, 2012
9:25 pm
Good job Mark logically sticking up for the home team.
I am afraid they are not good enough in some fundemental areas to beat the better teams despite Ryan's areial circus (and well done Matt). Oline both pass protection and run blocking, Dline both pass rush and rush defense will do us in against the better teams,
But we are getting closer and great season so far.
November 6th, 2012
9:39 pm
It the same as what's been said since Tony Gonzalez comments of last week. National people don't believe. Heck some local people don't either. Only one thing with change it. Winning the Super Bowl.
Hey the Falcon s are a reletively new player in this group of the elite teams. Most of the big boys have won it all.And they are basically longstanding traditional teams who've been round for a long time. But I'll tell you this- from my standpoint it seems like a number of folks and outlets really DO want the Falcons to lose and hope they lose in January. The Falcons are the party crashers, and a threat to the establishment. These are the people who want to tell you, as soon as possible, 'I told you so.'
And yet the Falcons are still unbeaten, and I don't think they've played close to the best they can in a number of the games this season. I'm telling you there's a lot left in this team that we haven't seen at full capacity yet. If this team ever begins to run the ball more consistently, coupled with this passing game, look out!
November 6th, 2012
10:01 pm
the pundits are doing what they do best,after all their opinions AND AFTER ALL IS SAID AND DONE THE PUNDITS WILL HAVE SAID A LOT ,AND WHAT THEY HAVE DONE {NOTHING} WILL HAVE NO EFFECT ON THESE FALCONS. WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE THERE IS ALWAYS A LOT MORE SAYIN THAN DOIN.
November 6th, 2012
10:11 pm
Only played one team with a winning record. Next week makes 1 opponent in 9 games against teams with a winning record. Beat the giants and then they will get the respect. It's that simple. NO, Car and tb wins won't do it.
November 6th, 2012
10:43 pm
Amazing when you think about it. Played half your games and only one against a team with a winning record. Even mo amazing is as of right now, as the schedule appears, falcons play just two teams all year with a winning record. Beat az and tb and no and you will only have two teams all year with a winning record. And that assumes denver keeps winning.
November 6th, 2012
10:52 pm
well put!
dawg4u and KCFalcon are right on target. Winning cures all ills. Just keep winning….
November 6th, 2012
10:58 pm
When the Falcons win on sunday against one of ESPN"s darlings, The Saints, then I would expect the Falcons to finally get some love. Sooner or later a teams record does matter. You don't get to be 9-0 because of luck and playing bad teams. Go Falcons!


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I'm a former student of DCA and now a parent of a student in 2nd grade. During football season their only focus is on football, during basketball season it was always about basketball.
My child attended for only 1/2 of a full school year because we were not happy with the behavior of some of her class mates which were influencing her. Academically, my child was not challenged.
My child has attended DCA since K5 and will be entering 5th grade this school year. DCA is great school as far as Christian leadership. Keep in mind that DCA is a christian and not a college prepratory. Seniors have had difficult times getting into big universities, but the school has had a 98% placement rate since my daughter started there.
We have seen a great improvement over the last 13 years concerning safety and discipline. There are a few (very few) teachers that should not be teaching at any school, but we have found 95 to 98% of the staff are top notch and truly go the extra mile to help the students excel.
DCA is a good choice for children interested in either sports or marching band, but academics are not a high priority. In general, it is above the other local schools, but it is not the best in the region. Also, while parent involvement is incridible, it can be difficult on working parents.
This is decent school for children who are very sports minded. Not an incrediibly strong school for children who are interested in attending higher level universities, or for children interested in the music. Great marching band program, but no other music programs available. If you're all about Football, football, football, then this is the place for you.
Our child attended this school for K4 and K5 and will be attending this fall for 1st grade. We have been extremely pleased with DCA and all that is has to offer. Parent involvement is stressed and appreciated! The sports departments are A+ and I have been told that the curriculum is a grade-level above what public schools in our area are working on. That's great!
This school is a good school if you want a safe and educational environment. It is not for the musically talented because it is definately an athletic school. Overall I would highly recommend this school.
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MISSION - Lydia Perez, 82, died Friday, May 13, 2011, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.
MISSION - Guadalupe Bazan, 86, left to be with the Lord on May 17, 2011 at McAllen Heart Hospital.
She was born to Damian Ochoa and Cristina de Leon in Abram on October 1, 1924.
Guadalupe Barraza, 15, passed away Monday, May 16, 2011 at his residence. Born July 31, 1995 in Edinburg, he was a ninth grade student at Sharyland High School.
MISSION - Alma Lydia Rangel, 55, died Friday, May 13, 2011 at Retama Manor Nursing Home in Edinburg.
The funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, at San Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Alton. Interment follows at Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery in McAllen.
MISSION - Gerardo Mares, 41, passed away on May 14, 2011, at Mission Regional Medical Center.
MISSION - Rogelio Diaz Sr., 55, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2011 at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission. He was born in Mission on November 14, 1955 to Jorge and Lidia Diaz.
Magdalene Evelyn Sekula Bledsoe, 88, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2011.
The fourth child of Edward and Barbara Sekula's nine children, Maggie was born on June 10, 1922 in Kosciusko. She moved with her family to the Valley where they settled with other Polish families in the settlement of McCook. She married James Bledsoe and had four sons, John, Jim, Bill and Bobby. She was a devout Catholic and an active parishioner at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Pharr for many years.
ALTON - Esther Zamora, 75, died Sunday, May 15, 2011, at her residence in Alton.
ALTON - MISSION - Alma Lydia Rangel, 55, died Friday, May 13, 2011 at Retama Manor Nursing Home in Edinburg. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, May 16, p.m. with a 7 p.m. rosary at Ric Brown Family Funeral Home in Mission.
MISSION - Lydia Perez, 82, died Friday, May 13, 2011, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.
MISSION - Gilberto Ochoa Jr., 59, died May 13, 2011 at his residence in Mission. Visitation will be Monday, May 16, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Flores Memorial Chapel of Mission.
A funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, at Flores Memorial Chapel in Mission. Burial follows at San Jose Cemetery in Abram.
MISSION - Visitation for Severo Miranda will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2011, at Rivera Funeral Home Chapel of Peace in Mission.
MISSION - Rogelio Diaz Sr., 55, died Sunday, May 15, 2011, at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission.
MISSION - Viewing for Juana Alanis will be from Noon to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 16, 2011, at Virgil Wilson Memorial Chapel in Mission.
MISSION – On May 12, 2011, after many months of battling with an illness, Sabas Pérez, a Korean War veteran, serenely left us and went on to reside with his Heavenly Father and all his loved ones who preceded him. His last days were spent at Comfort House in McAllen where he was resting peacefully and waiting for his name to be called. Sabby, who was born on December 5, 1927.
PENITAS – La Joya Police Chief Jose Luis Del Angel, 44, went to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, May 12, 2011 in La Joya.
MISSION - Leslie George West, 86, died Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at his Mission residence.
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The leader in the treatment of HIV/AIDS can also own the hepatitis C market.
Gilead Sciences (GILD) isn't just a leader in biotechnology, it's a must-own stock for investors who want to reap the rewards from the sector.
Other biotech majors, led by Amgen (AMGN), have their attractions. But Gilead has emerged as the leader in the treatment of both HIV and hepatitis and that has prompted S&P Capital IQ to give the stock its highest recommendation of 5 STARS, or "strong buy" rating.
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Last month, Gilead announced that the FDA has granted "priority review" to the company's new drug application for sofosbuvir, a once-daily oral nucleotide analog inhibitor for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus infection. The drug, once approved and marketed, should add greatly to Gilead's bottom and top lines.
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