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Britton, Gerlach, Jones, Leap, Seymour and Waithe headed to Oregon for the NCAA Finals
Gerlach Wins Big Ten 3,000-meters Title to Pace Nittany Lion Women on Day One
Nittany Lions in fourth place heading into highly-competitive day two on Saturday
Distances Shine at Bison Outdoor Classic
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Track and Field posts lifetime bests across the board
Track and Field To Open Outdoors at Stanford
Distance runners lead small contingent on West Coast
On the National Stage ... || 2013 Cross Country || Posted a 29th-place finish at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships ... Finished 204th at the NCAA Cross Country Championships with her time of 22:07.0 || 2013 Outdoor || Qualified for the NCAA Eastern Preliminary Round in the 5,000 meters.
At the Big Ten Championships ... || 2013 Cross Country || Finished 74th || 2013 Outdoor || Competed in the 5,000 meters, placing 29th. || 2013 Indoor || Finished 15th overall in the 3K. || 2012 Cross Country || Made her first conference appearance, as a member of the Nittany Lions' third-place squad at the Big Ten Cross Country Championships.
On the Course ... || 2013 Cross Country || Began the 2013 season with a third-place finish at the Harry Groves Spiked Shoe Invitational ... Took 72nd at Lehigh's Paul Short Run ... Ran to a 169th-place finish at the Pre-National Invitational || 2012 Cross Country || Had a solid freshman campaign, running in the Nittany Lion top five at the Adidas Wisconsin Invitational ... Finished in 20:52 for 6K at Wisconsin ... Was the Nittany Lions' seventh runner at the Greater Louisville Classic, finishing 58th overall in 17:52 (5K) ... Also competed at the Harry Groves Spiked Shoe.
Around the Track ... || 2013 Outdoor || Finished 16th in her section of the 5,000 at the Stanford Invitational, clocking a lifetime-best 16:28.51 ... Finished sixth in the steeplechase at the Bison Outdoor Classic, posting a PR of 10:32.69 ... Ran 9:37.72 for the 3,000 at Penn Relays. || 2013 Indoor || Won the mile at the Penn State Relays ... Finished sixth in the 3K at the Penn State National (9:34.61) ... Ran a lifetime-best 9:31.91 in the 3,000 at the Washington Husky Classic.
Before Penn State ... || High School || A 2011 Foot Locker finalist in cross country ... 2012 PIAA State Champion in the 3200 ... Also placed sixth in the 1600 at the 2012 PIAA meet ... Ran an impressive 9:40.42 in the 3K at Penn Relays as a junior ... Came back to take runner-up honors at Penn as a senior ... Won District I titles in the 1600 and 3200 senior year ... A four-time state qualifier in cross country ... Was the District I cross country champion as a senior, finishing in 17:39 ... Ran the 5K at New Balance Indoor Nationals in 2012, running a PR 17:00.54 to take seventh overall ... Has already enjoyed some success on campus, winning the 3K at the 2012 Kevin Dare Invitational at Ashenfelter Track ... Boasted personal bests of 4:49.85 in the 1600, and 10:24.19 in the 3200 out of high school. || Personal || Daughter of Dana Menago ... Born June 6, 1992.
Collegiate Personal Bests || Track and Field
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An exceptional debut novel, Karen Thompson Walker's, Age of Miracles will unnerve you by its realistic portrayal of a world literally spinning out of control. Walker presents the common coming of age novel in an uncommon apocalyptic near future setting. The main character, Julia endures sixth grade during the first year of what comes to be called the "slowing." The earth has slowed its rotation around the sun with devastating consequences. The plausibility of the scenario and the reactions of the characters portrayed make this novel an eerie and irresistible read.
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Climate change vanishes from the headlines when a new and baffling condition strikes earth. No one knows why but the earth's rate of rotation on its axis is slowing. Days lengthen -- eventually to the length of former weeks. In an effort to retain some normalcy, most people continue to live by "clock time" which causes light and dark to be out of sync with sleeping and waking. Julia, an 11-year-old going through the usual 6th grade problems with bullying, cliques, boys and friends tells the story. To enjoy this book, don't think too hard about the science. The details of that is not the main thrust of the story anyway. The point is how humans deal with this global catastrophe that goes beyond earthquakes, floods, tsunami etc. As humanity's tenure on earth winds down, what do we do? How do we leave a legacy? Who will know that we were here? A very quick read that should be enjoyed by kids and teens as well as adults.
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Rei Tang, an sociologically-inclined alumni of the Project on National Security Reform, tells us that leadership and management are greatly misunderstood. Having heard an early version of this op-ed one night in the lobby of the Willard Interconintental, I pressed Rei to put this into op-ed form. He did so, possibly while listening to Rick Ross's entire canon. As always, guest posters express their own opinions.
It's fun to tell people to do things. Those who boss others around are healthier and live longer than those who are bossed around. So, it's important for you to have boss skills.
In looking for ways to improve boss skills, you might read an article in the Wall Street Journal titled, "What is the difference between leadership and management?" It might say, "The manager is a copy; the leader is an original." WELL! Who wants to be a copy? Who wants to be a manager? Who wants to be Mitt Romney? No. I want to be the leader kind of boss. Or, if you're a contrarian (so, so many of you are contrarians), you will think your current boss or boss's boss is trying way too hard to be a leader and is letting everything slip by being a terrible manager. You will also hear this talked about by your bosses and at professional development events.
Well, leadership and management are not like that.
Leadership and management are so similar that for practical purposes of being a boss, separating them is rather pointless. Look at the field of thought: if you search for leadership and management in Google Scholar, you will get articles about leadership in management journals and vice-versa in ways that makes the dichotomy look pretty meaningless.
But I will explain the difference, so it's clear when you come across it.
Imagine you are flying over a remote forest and the plane crashes. The pilots and flight attendants die. Now you and the passengers have to survive and make it back to civilization. The survivors will be more effective as a group, so you all stay together. Since human groups naturally form into hierarchies, a leader emerges – an Army Ranger, a hunter, or a doctor possibly (Jack Shephard?!).
What is happening here is purely leadership, not management. Leadership is the ability to get people to do what you say – they confer decision authority to you. This is done in many ways, but, in the end, it's about being respected as a person who will tell others the right things to do. Leadership is having qualities that show confidence and competence, that win people to your side, or that cause people to fear your wrath. Leadership in its purest form happens in situations like the plane crash scenario, where the qualities that allow a person to command respect emerge to dominate a group. Once one becomes a leader, if one causes a loss of confidence in oneself, or is challenged by someone more respected, one can lose one's spot.
Think of people in charge today. If everyone was stripped of rank, who would rise to the top in the new world? Those are the leaders.
Now the leader of the crash survivors is firmly in charge and is ready to tell people what to do. This leader may appoint survivors to oversee food, water, shelter, hygiene, scouting, and campfire storytelling. These overseers are managers.
Management is being concerned about what you want people to do for you. Your power is bestowed upon you not necessarily by qualities that command deference, but by an external power – in the case of the plane crash survivors it is being bestowed by the new survivor chieftain. Managers are given formal authorities over others by institutions for specific tasks. Managers can be leaders too. They may have earned their rank by being good leaders. If not, they may display competence that generates respect for them over time, thereby becoming leaders. Leadership qualities are good for managers, but the foremost concern in the practice of management is a set of duties within a larger organizational context.
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"Leadership involves plumbing as well as poetry." – James March
In dealing with organizations in everyday life, leadership and management are practically the same things. Being good at one makes you good at the other. Your boss may demonstrate an excellent grasp of his duties and your firm, and tells you to do things that make a lot sense, making you a loyal follower of his. Your ballin' out of control pick-up basketball team leader may be an excellent manager at her job.
So, get rid of the notions that leadership is big things and management is small things, that leadership is change and management is stasis, and that leadership is all fluffy people stuff and management is hard numbers. A leader needn't lead from the front and the manager needn't sit at a desk. Leaders must ensure they are in touch with details and provide a sense of steadiness. Managers must have their informal networks and change their organizations to meet future challenges.
Instead of worrying about whether you're a leader or a manager, find a style of being in charge that gets people to do the right things.
When people talk about "charismatic leadership" or "strategic management," it has more to do styles and personalities of being in charge than a difference between management and leadership.
But style and personality is important, and most of all, must match the person and situation at hand. In a scenario like the plane crash, you want a hardy badass in charge. In a policy planning department, you might want a cerebral strategist. A big part of being in charge is finding a style that works. It's simple, but difficult. You usually don't have all the answers, but all that really matters is if you can get everyone out of the forest.


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The Fort Worth Aviation Museum is the home of the B-36 Peacemaker Museum, the Forward Air Controller's Museum and the OV-10 Bronco Association. The airpark has 20 aircraft on display, most of which have histories attached to the Fort Worth area, including a rare TF-102 Delta Dagger that was MORE >>
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The Fort Worth Community Arts Center supports local and regional artists by providing accessible and affordable exhibition, performance, workshop, classroom and office space. The Center's many gallery rooms showcase diverse, contemporary works by both emerging and established artists. The building, MORE >>
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- 1601 Clover Lane
- Fort Worth, TX 76107
- Phone: (817) 763-5227
- Region: Cultural District
Galerie Kornye West offers European and American impressionistic fine art, oil paintings, bronzes, ceramics and drawings. The gallery also represents well-established artists engaged in American representational art. An intimate and friendly atmosphere prevails where everyone feels welcome, from the MORE >>
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- Fort Worth, TX 76107
- Phone: (817) 336-6595
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- Fort Worth, TX 76109
- Phone: (817) 392-5881
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Marty and Pat's Frame Shoppe
- 5025 Camp Bowie Boulevard
- Fort Worth, TX 76107
- Phone: (817) 738-7328
- Region: Cultural District
- Full service custom picture frame shop. On site consultation and free pick up and delivery for corporate clients in our area. MORE >>
Milan Gallery
- 505 Houston
- Fort Worth, TX TX
- Phone: 817-338-4278
- Region: Downtown
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- Sid W. Richardson Science Building
- 2950 W. Bowie Street
- Fort Worth, TX 76129
- Phone: (817) 257-6277
- Region: TCU/Zoo
Explore the mysteries of meteorites, create your own terrestrial impact crater and even touch a piece of Mars at this "out of this world" gallery devoted to our visitors from space. MORE >>
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
- 1720 Gendy Street
- Fort Worth, TX 76107
- Phone: (817) 336-4475
- Region: Cultural District
The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is the only museum in the world dedicated to honoring trailblazing women of the American West. Its multimedia exhibits and historic photographs, papers, clothing, spurs and saddles tell the inspiring stories of remarkable women pioneers, ranchers, MORE >>
National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum
- 3400 Mount Vernon Avenue
- Fort Worth, TX 76103
- Phone: (817) 922-9999
- Region: East
The primary objective of the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum and Hall of Fame is to offer the visitor a true and complete historical perspective of the people and activities that built the unique culture of the American West. The NMWHM features the work of artists who documented the MORE >>
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- Fort Worth Cultural District
- Museum Way
- Fort Worth, TX 76107
- Region: Cultural District
In the Fort Worth Cultural District, you can walk to six world class museums in a beautiful, park-like setting. The Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Kimbell Art Museum, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, and the Cattle Raisers MORE >>
Rebecca Low Metal Gallery and Studio
- 7608 Camp Bowie W
- Fort Worth, TX 76116
- Phone: (817) 244-1151
- Region: Cultural District
- It's all about metal and mixing it with various other media. Rebecca Low-metal sculptures, some employing wind, water and/or fire. Joyce Martin wire sculptures. Fused Glass by Scott Peterson. BruceTaylor hammered torsos. Loomed Wire by Roger VanHouten. Aluminum embossing by Patino. MORE >>
Ridglea Theater
- 6025 Camp Bowie Boulevard
- Fort Worth, TX 76116
- Phone: (817) 738-9500
- Region: Cultural District
Built in 1948, opened in 1950, the historic Ridglea Theater is one of the last true ART DECO theaters left in the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex. After decades of successful movie premieres and nightly entertainment for the trendy Camp Bowie Blvd district, the Ridglea was converted to a music venue MORE >>
Sid Richardson Museum
- 309 Main Street
- Sundance Square
- Fort Worth, TX 76102
- Phone: (817) 332-6554
- Region: Downtown
Named for the late oil mogul Sid Richardson, once known as the "bachelor billionaire," this free museum showcases his collection of the art of the American West, with a focus on the works of premier Western artists Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. Prints and bronze reproductions are MORE >>
Stockyards Museum
- 131 E Exchange Avenue
- Fort Worth, TX 76164
- Phone: (817) 625-5082
- Region: Stockyards/Northside
The Stockyards Museum, housed in the historic Livestock Exchange Building, documents the history of the cattle trade and its role in the growth of Fort Worth from a mere stop along the Chisholm Trail to the center of the ranching, cattle-shipping and meatpacking industries. The gift shop carries MORE >>
Stockyards Station Gallery
- 140 E Exchange Avenue
- # 113
- Fort Worth, TX 76164
- Phone: (817) 624-7300
- Region: Stockyards/Northside
Located inside the Fort Worth Stockyards, this gallery contains an enormous collection of Western-style art, crafts and collectables including original bronzes, paintings, home furnishings, rope art, iron carvings and more. MORE >>
Texas Ballet Theater
- 1600 Green Oaks Road
- Fort Worth, TX 76116
- Phone: (817) 763-0207
- Region: Cultural District
Texas Ballet Theater brings unprecedented talent, beauty and artistic expression, as well as the highest levels of dance education, training, and appreciation to North Texas and surrounding areas. The second- longest company in the state, the Texas Ballet Theater's renditions of Romeo and Juliet, MORE >>
Texas Civil War Museum
- 760 N. Jim Wright Freeway
- Fort Worth, TX 76108
- Phone: (817) 246-2323
- Region: West/Camp Bowie
The largest Civil War museum west of the Mississippi River features weapons, uniforms, artifacts and civilian clothing from the Civil War. Its 75-seat theater shows videos about Texas's involvement in the Civil War. Don't miss the Judy Richey Victorian Dress Collection, which features more than 200 MORE >>
Texas Cowboy Hall Of Fame
- 128 E. Exchange
- Fort Worth, TX TX
- Phone: 817-626-7131
- Region: Fossil Creek/North
The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame pays tribute to the cowboys and cowgirls who have excelled in the sports of rodeo, cutting and ranching, and those individuals who have dedicated their lives to promoting and preserving Texas Western heritage. The Sterquell Wagon collection features more than 60 Old MORE >>
The Lenora Rolla Heritage Center Museum
- 1020 E. Humbolt Street
- Fort Worth, TX 76104
- Phone: (817) 332-6049
The Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society is proud to announce the opening of their Lenora Rolla Heritage Center Museum in the historic Boone House. The newly restored house is a valuable asset to the city of Fort Worth as a venue for future exhibitions highlighting African MORE >>
Thomas Kinkade Gallery
- 302 Main Street
- Fort Worth, TX 76102
- Phone: (817) 335-1140
- Region: Downtown
Thomas Kinkade is one of America's most-collected artists, a painter whose tranquil, light-infused paintings have delighted millions over the years. This gallery offers one of the most extensive collections of Kinkade's work, including originals, limited-edition reproductions and gift items. MORE >>
Vintage Flying Museum
- 505 NW 38TH Street Hangar 33 South
- Fort Worth, TX 76106
- Phone: (817) 624-1935
- Region: Stockyards/Northside
Drive or fly to this museum—it's in a hangar at the south end of Meacham International Airport—to tour nearly two dozen rare and historic aircraft. Also on display are a dedicated reciprocal and jet engine room, an FAA aviation education resource center, WWII memorabilia and artifacts and a unique MORE >>
William Campbell Contemporary Art
- 4935 Byers Avenue
- Fort Worth, TX 76107
- Phone: (817) 737-9566
- Region: Cultural District
This long-established gallery showcases contemporary paintings, drawings, original prints, photography, sculpture and ceramics by nationally recognized as well as emerging artists. William Campbell Contemporary also offers restoration, framing and certified appraisals. MORE >>
Worthington National Bank
- 500 Main Street
- Fort Worth, TX 76102
- Phone: (817) 303-1207
- Region: Downtown
- Visit Website
Worthington National Bank's Sundance Square location features an outstanding collection of Texas-themed artwork, including several pieces by Chinese painter Xiang Zhang, who visited Fort Worth's Four Sixes ranch in the 1990s to document daily life on a working ranch. The second floor houses Danny MORE >>


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Basic scholarship winners and the schools they will be attending are: Racheal Cooper, Lake Stevens, WA, Northwest Hair Academy; Kiera Doyle, New York, NY, Arrojo Cosmetology
School; Shie Eck, Pratt, KS, Eric Fisher Academy; Sabrina Gonzalez, Chula Vista, CA, Bellus Academy; Valorie Gubler, Orem, UT, Marinello School of Beauty; Christopher Jordan, Tuckahoe, NY, Arrojo Cosmetology School; Jessica Karle, Brooklyn, NY, Arrojo Cosmetology School; Ariel Lebron, Madison, WI, Regency Beauty Institute; Robert Miller, Austin, TX, Avenue Five; and Patricia Seraphin, New York, NY, Hair Design Institute of Fifth Avenue.
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For Immediate Release – 3/11/13Contact: Sam Bandy, interim director of the Office of International Students and Scholars, 815-226-4138
"Honoring Global Diversity" is the theme for this year's International Food Fair at Rockford College. The College's international students will prepare a wide variety of favorite native dishes for the College's 8th annual International Food Fair, Saturday, April 6 from 6 to 8 p.m., Regents Hall, 2nd floor, Burpee Center on the Rockford College Campus located at 5050 East State Street, Rockford.
Sponsored by Rockford College's Multicultural Club and the Office of International Students and Scholars, the food fair will feature authentic recipes from several different countries such as Serbia, Kyrgyzstan, Africa, Japan, Puerto Rico, Egypt and Italy. This year's event is planned by more than 30 members of the Multicultural Club who each submit traditional ethnic recipes to be shared. Entertainment featuring different cultures is also planned to go along with the all-you-can-eat buffet.
Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door for adults. Children are $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Tickets will be available beginning March 11 and can be obtained by contacting the Rockford College Box Office at 815-226-4100 or email@example.com or the International Students and Scholars office at 815-394-5112.
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Dr. Osofsky saw our new born daughter 28 year ago then our 18 year old son. Dr. Osofsky is a very caring Human Being. Has a heart and treats his patients as his children. Many time he's been available after hours and over the weekends and gave good advise, what to expect and clear instructions. There's at least one woman in his front office that is very dry! No emotions and almost robotic. Although I believe she means well and just has a lot to do. I honestly believe that since Dr. O is so unusual, that's why this one person in his front office does not look as good. Anyone looking for a new children's doctor; search no more! your child will be in good hands and will be cared for my Dr. O. and Oh; as far as the front office lady who does the billing; I'm sure she's nice too!
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Twenty years ago, when I was pregnant and working at Los Gatos Community Hospital, I polled the nurses and other docs to see who they would recommend--it was Osofsky hands down. As new parents, we were sometimes put off by the "offhand" way he treated us--as if our child were only one of hundreds and not the one in a million precious being he obviously was (ha!--new parents!) but the truth is he is one of the smartest and most intuitive physicians I've ever met--and now at nineteen, our son still goes in for periodic checkups when he is home from college. He is the best.
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Dr. O. is not out to be your best friend, but he is a great advocate for children. He is friendly, but not chummy. I find the appointments to be convenient and prompt. He recognized a really weird blood disorder in my newborn, and sent us up to Stanford with full instructions of how to navigate that system. (She's fine.) We've been seen on all days of the week, at all times of day. We've come in for ear infections, burns, bronchitis, pink eye, possible broken bones, preventative care, and more. (3 children) We've even called for advice while on vacation. The doctor is practical, reliable, and thorough.
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He is a great doctor. I had to page him at 3 am and he called back in just few minutes and told us what to do. He has Saturday morning appointments and in emergency will open his office for you. His wife is the nurse there with over 16 years of experience and 4! kids of their own. She will answer any questions you might have.
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Boss wants recent Goodison results replicated on the road.
David Moyes has urged his players to rediscover their early season away form in order to take their push for a European place right to the end of the campaign.
The Toffees are on the road for the first time in six weeks this Sunday when they face Tottenham at White Hart Lane.
Having won three successive home league matches during March, Moyes now wants this form replicated away from Merseyside.
Everton started the campaign in fine fashion, taking maximum points from trips to Villa Park and the Liberty Stadium. Draws were also recorded at Wigan, QPR and Fulham.
However, the Blues are without an away league victory since the trip to St James' Park at the start of January.
"We have had a lot of home games with the way the fixtures worked out but I think it was more to do with the re-arranged fixture against Arsenal," Moyes told evertontv. "It means we have got an overload of away games in this month of April coming up now.
"In the early part of the season [the away form] was better and we are going to have to try and improve on it in the remaining games and win some of those."
Moyes believes resilience in defence will be the key ingredient to picking up points in the final eight matches – a theme supported in the recent wins over Manchester City and Stoke.
"To not concede any goals always gives you that chance of winning," explained the Blues boss. "If you don't score, at least you get a draw out of it.
"Thankfully we have been getting the results and we could do with another three or four clean sheets between now and the end of the season if we are to keep picking up points."
Moyes also explained that it remains to be seen whether Everton's week-long break, compared to Spurs' quick three-day turnaround, will work as an advantage.
"I think when you have got extra games in midweek it can have an effect but in other ways it can keep you playing and keep you fresh," he continued.
"You never really know but it has given us a chance to get ready for the game and hopefully we will be."
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Welcome to the most ethnically diverse urban area in the world, the Queens borough of New York City. With a population of over 2.2 million people in Queens alone, the borough represents over 100 nations and speaks over 138 different languages. Don't worry you won't need a translator, English is still the most commonly spoken language.
Citi Field is the home to Major League Baseball's New York Mets and is located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, adjacent to the previous team home, Shea Stadium, which is now the Citi Field parking lot. Citi Field has the capacity for 41,922 Spartans! This stadium is no stranger to hosting events other than baseball either, on July 17, 18 and 21, 2009, Paul McCartney performed a series of three sold-out concerts at Citi Field. On top of that, Citi Field hosted its first soccer game between the national teams of Ecuador and Greece on June 7, 2011. They tied, 1-1. Now, Citi Field will be invaded by Spartans. You will conquer the course while spectators watch you fight through the modern day colosseum. Become part of Citi Field's history.
What's the weather like?
Normally the weather is quite perfect for a Spartan Stadium Sprint with an average low of 41° and high of 60°. Don't let those comfortable temperatures fool you though, New York has a way of playing tricks. You'll want to bring clothes for any situation. With a record low of 25° and a record high of 88° and all this talk of the Polar Vortex, we suggest coming prepared for anything. You know how it is, shorts weather one day and the next you are bundled up like an eskimo. Pack accordingly.
The Stadium Race series provides a unique look at stadiums. Come to Citi Field to experience the standard Spartan Race obstacles along with some unique Stadium Only obstacles as you tear through the stands. Run across the baseline, climb into the dugout, navigate in and out of the bleachers, and catch a quick glimpse of the locker rooms. Conquer the Citi Field Stadium. Become a Spartan.
Where to sleep?
With Citi Field being so close to LaGuardia Airport the options for a place to crash are plentiful. There's the Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn LaGuardia, Corona Hotel, Sheraton LaGaurdia East Hotel, the Flushing Grand Hotel, and the Fairfield Inn New York LaGuardia Airport/Flushing all within a very close radius to the ballpark. Book one of these nearby locations before they fill up! Trust us this is a race you won't want to miss.
Tonight we dine in…
After doing some extensive research there were a few select spots that kept popping up as must see spots in Queens, NY where Cit Field is located. First up is the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden. As you'd guess its a beer garden, they offer up barbecue and Czech recipes. If you're feeling up to something a little more fancy there's the Water's Edge Restaurant. Yes it's located on the water's edge and provides a magnificent view of the Manhattan skyline. No matter where you decide to dine the one place you must go to is the Lemon Ice King of Corona. Delicious flavored ice to celebrate a Spartan victory sounds delightful.
If you're looking to get out and shake your tail feathers after conquering the course – be smart, don't get toasted the night before – we found some killer spots to check out while you spend your weekend in Queens. Soak in some live entertainment, craft beers, burgers, sausages, and soulvaki at the German beer garden, Studio Square. Alternatively you have an opportunity to transport yourself back to the 1890s with the speakeasy feel of Dutch Kills. Stop in and enjoy live jazz and ragtime music and the impressive hand-cut ice that is served in all their signature drinks. Are the European nightclubs more your scene? Check out the Central Lounge where the DJs spin hip-hop and dance music while you're served sushi under the twinkling candlelight.
Family Destinations:
If you plan on bringing the whole family and want to offer them some options that expand their cultural knowledge be sure to check out the Unisphere at Flushing Meadows Park. This giant globe is the symbol of Queens and is an excellent place for outdoor activities. Nearby, you can check out the Queens Museum of of Art where you can view the Panorama of New York City, an extremely detailed scaled model of the city.
Dabble in a little theater action and catch some improv by checking out the Secret Theatre. During the weekend of April 11-13 you can catch the following shows, A Full-ish Deck, Pirate Pete's Parrot, and A Sunday Smile.
There will also be a few events happening in Queens that area including the Myrtle Avenue Festival taking place on April 13, 2014 on Myrtle Avenue between Forest Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue. Young kids can take part in an egg hunt at the Barnyard East Egg Hunt on April 14, 2014 between 12pm-4pm at the Queens County Farm Museum.
New York, the Big Apple. There's a lot of opportunity for a Spartan. It's a massive city with more to do than we can write about, so go fourth and explore! We'll see you on the course, Spartans. AROO!!!
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Joe Coburn, director of secondary instruction, is currently serving as the interim principal at John Tyler High School. Tyler ISD wants to assure parents and the community that school has continued to operate without disruption."
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By a vote of 24-2, the Metro Council gave final passage to Louisville Metro's FY 2008 Operating Budget. In a vote of 26 to 0, the Council also approved a Capital Budget for the next fiscal year. The vote allocates more than $810 million in local and pass-through funds for use in the delivery of Metro Services starting July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008.
"I want to commend the strong leadership from Councilwoman Madonna Flood in leading the budget process," said Council President Rick Blackwell (D) 12. "The Council approved a fiscally responsible budget for Metro Government. We must be fiscally responsible ourselves. I appreciate my colleagues who supported the recommendation to move the council forward with a non partisan staff. I hope that we can continue the discussion on behalf of the taxpayers."
After the Mayor presented the budgets on May 31, the Council's Budget Committee began hearings on June 6.
"I want to thank committee members for their dedicated approach to this year's hearings," said Budget Chair Madonna Flood (D) 24. "We were faced with financial challenges and it is always difficult to decide what services and programs will receive funding. In the end, public safety and maintaining and improving our existing facilities, the zoo, parks and roads were the major recipients."
"The amendments passed tonight represent the focus this council has placed on improving safety and our quality of life" said Vice Chair Hal Heiner (R) 19. "With nearly $2 million dollars in funding added for programs such as traffic light synchronization, road improvements and sidewalks – this council is putting an emphasis on making our roads safer and more environmentally friendly for the many generations that will follow."
Budget Highlights:
$3,500,000 Glacier Run – Louisville Zoo
$1,000,000 Traffic Signal Synchronization
$1,227,000 Improvements to existing Parks and various Master Plans for Implementation
$450,000 for Tennis Courts & Ball fields
$250,000 for Bike and Pedestrian Improvements at U of L
$380,000 for Seneca Park Loop
$200,000 for safety improvements to Suburban Roads
$180,000 for safety improvements to Brownsboro Road (between Country Lane and Chippewa Road)
$200,000 for improvements to Sun Valley Center
$250,000 for bicycle corridor along River Road
$200,000 for Park Hill Renovation part of a $1.4 million project
$520,000 for various sidewalk improvements
$150,000 to improve downtown lighting
"I am gratified by the unanimous support for our Capital Budget for the year ever and I sincerely appreciate the thanks I have received from my colleagues for my work on this budget," said Majority Leader Jim King (D) 10.
"I would like to thank all members of the council and staff for working together to once again place the priorities of this community first," said Minority Caucus Chair Robin Engel (R) 22. "The changes represented in tonight's budget show the Council's devotion to community projects and improving the quality of life for every part of the county."


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AVADirect recently decided to add 24GB of RAM as an option for the X7200 Notebook. Previously named "the fastest desktop replacement on the planet" the ability to use the larger amount of RAM adds truth further to both contexts between "the fastest" and "desktop replacement". The X7200 with 24GB now marks a day and age where mobile platforms begin to break-off from the limitations they originally constricted themselves to by offering less than what a desktop is capable of, concerning components and performance. For those who turn to the X7200 flagship notebook for blistering mobile performance can now expect to hold a crown to stationary workstations. Tasks such as video, audio, and photo editing now become just a small footprint of what the X7200 with 24GB of RAM is capable of completing. End-users who wish to utilize the maximum amount of RAM the X7200 supports will need to purchase 64-bit operating system. For Windows, Professional and Ultimate will be required; Home Premium has a limitation of 16GB of RAM that will not be suitable for this setup.
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The sport of bodybuilding is the best way to develop lean muscle mass and strength. It involves a cluster of exercises comprising of rigorous training sessions such as strength training, flexibility training, fitness training, cardio work outs and weight training etc. in order to expand the muscles of the body and acquire a great physique. The system of exercise involved in bodybuilding is one of the most effective ways to strengthen and develop lean muscle. Bodybuilding exercise plays an important role in enabling enthusiasts acquire the body of their dreams.
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You have one heart attack and then take medication to prevent another one, but there's new research that says what you eat is a very powerful tool in preventing another heart attack.
It's another reason to rush to the store and stock up on your fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains. Canadian researchers looked at more than 30,000 people from dozens of countries, average age 66. Everyone had either cardiovascular disease or diabetes.
But those who had the healthiest diets were able to cut their risk of dying by 35 percent. The healthy eaters also cut their risk of heart attack and stroke. Those with the healthiest diets were also more active, less likely to smoke, and slightly older. Experts say older patients tend to try harder to protect their hearts.
The study in the Journal Circulation does not negate the benefit of medication, but does point out food is medicine too.
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Houston, we have an honor! Runner's World has awarded the Launch "Best Debut" in the Winter 2010 Shoe Guide in its December 2009 issue, on newsstands Nov. 4, 2009.
With an incredibly flexible outsole and seamless transition, this lightweight neutral trainer will get you from start to finish, whether for a tempo run or in a race. Add to that the lower-profile midsole and minimal upper, and it's 3, 2, 1 . . . blast off!
- Shoe Category: Neutral
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- Platform: Universal Platform
- Surface: Road/Track
- Arch: Medium, High
- Body Build: Small, Medium
- DNA Layout: No DNA
- Water-Resistent: No
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- Competition: Road racing
- Weight: 7.5 oz
- Midsole Drop: 9.5 mm
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I used my bright blue Launch shoes for marathon training going into the San Antonio Marathon. The shoes were lightweight but had just enough cushioning to support me during long runs. Seems that with...Read complete review
I used my bright blue Launch shoes for marathon training going into the San Antonio Marathon. The shoes were lightweight but had just enough cushioning to support me during long runs. Seems that with other shoes, you have to sacrifice support for lightweight, I didn't feel that at all with these shoes. When I first started using them, the tongue did bunch up on me around mile 10 and would put pressure on the top of my foot. This happened twice, but relacing my shoes by looping through the top two laces (apparently, there is a *right* way to tie your laces for marathons) and this pulled the shoe around my foot better and kept the tongue from scrunching up. The shoes have lasted since October (it's currently the middle of January), while I have racked up long long long runs, including the November San Antonio marathon. I don't feel like they've broken down yet and am actually hoping they take me through spring training and into my next race. Additionally, tying up my shoes and seeing the shoelaces remind me to "Dig Deep" always puts a smile on my face!
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I run about 30 miles a week and bought these shoes to run the Cowtown Marathon. My heels have hurt from the first run. I thought they needed to be broken in but the pain continued after many miles both indoors and out. I ran a 10k this morning in a competetive brand and realized the Launch has very little cushion in the heel (comparitively). I LOVE Brooks and have worn the Ghost 3 & 6 and the Glycerin but I found this shoe to be disappointing. I'll keep it for strength training but I won't continue to run in them.
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I have previously suffered from severe plantar fascitis and the Launch was my savior! I am on my feet all day, and was routinely (3-4 times a week) walk/running a 3 mile circuit at the local college, so I replace them religiously every 3 months. In May, I purchased my 8th pair. Unfortunately, just a few weeks in to the new pair (this years model), my feet begin to hurt, and I could no longer make it through the work day without sore and tired feet, much less the 3 mile walk at lunch. I called my local running store where they were purchased from, and was told that they had made some changes to this years model and that the shoe was slightly more narrow and that they had been experiencing a lot of complaints from long time Launch fans. I was so very disappointed! This shoe in its previous years has been a life saver! Why change what was working??? Bring the old model back please!
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Although, the Lauch was a cushy, cool looking, light shoe, it felt tight. My foot is slighlty wide, but not wide enogh for wide shoes. I usually wear a Ghost 9.5 wide (with thick socks) or a regular 10. I wanted to try something a little different. It did not work out for me. I ended up exchanging the for a Ghost 6.
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The proposal to extend Fitschen's mandate was made in September and formally approved on Tuesday.
Fitschen's existing contract had been due to expire after Deutsche's annual general meeting in May 2015.
In a statement Paul Achleitner, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bank, said, "Since becoming Co-CEOs, Juergen and Anshu have made numerous important decisions that are positioning Deutsche Bank in the right direction.
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As expected, Bill Green's first meeting was a grand display of all the pugnacious activism that Philly can muster, with protesters chanting "Save Our Schools!" and hollering as Supt. William Hite tried to lay out his agenda for the coming year. "I want to save our schools that's why I'm here. I agree completely. We may not agree on the means but we certainly agree on the end," Green said. Green and Hite have said they may impose new work rules on the teachers union to begin repairs to the district. (CBS Philly)
Interview: Can Bill Green Fix Philly's Schools?
Councilman Bill Green has long been known for his heterodox ways: While other pols rely on glad-handing to make their way, Green spent his time writing white papers describing how he'd fix government in Philadelphia. Earlier this month, Gov. Tom Corbett appointed Green to chair Philadelphia's School Reform Commission. (See Philly Mag's new cover story on eight ways to fix Philadelphia schools.)
Thursday, Green talked to Philly Mag about Mayor Nutter's reaction to that news, his views on charter schools, and whether he still has a shot at being mayor.
So it's been a couple weeks now since Gov. Corbett announced your appointment to the SRC, what's your take on the reaction you've received since then?
Well there's been numerous and varied reactions, I think. [Laughs] Nobody is in the middle on my appointment.
"Growing Call" to Abolish School Reform Commission
At The Notebook, blogger Ron Whitehorne examines the possibility of abolishing the School Reform Commission that oversees Philly schools:
With the SRC's legitimacy at a 10-year low, there is a growing call for abolishing it and returning schools to local control. At a gubernatorial candidates' forum in November, hosted by the Working Families Party, the Philadelphia Coalition Advocating for Public Schools (PCAPS), and a number of unions and community organizations, the candidates were asked whether they would support returning Philadelphia schools to local control. John Hanger and Allyson Schwartz both explicitly called for the repeal of Act 46, while the other Democratic candidates expressed general support for this demand.
The education advocacy community is not of one mind, however, on the question of what should take the SRC's place. Some favor returning to the pre-state-takeover form of governance, a board appointed by the mayor. Still others prefer the SRC to the uncharted waters that an elected board would create.
TAGPhilly, a group of activist Philly teachers, says its report card shows all the Democratic candidates would favor abolishing the SRC.
Bill Green Will Lead School Reform Commission
Breaking: tomorrow, Gov. Corbett will name Bill Green SRC chair, Farah Jiminez SRC member. #PHLed #inq
— Kristen Graham (@newskag) January 17, 2014
Councilman Bill Green had made it plain for weeks that he wants to be the next leader of the School Reform Commission. Today, Gov. Tom Corbett is expected to formally announce Green's appointment as SRC chair; Farah Jimenez, executive director of the People's Emergency Center, to fill a second seat on the commission being vacated by Joseph Dworetzky.
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Rendell Would Consider Leading School Reform Commission
Yesterday, state rep. Mark Cohen sent a letter to the mayor and the governor asking that Ed Rendell be considered to replace Pedro Ramos as the head of the School Reform Commission. Inquirer education reporter Kristen Graham thinks the chances of that are "nonexistent," but Rendell himself seems surprisingly open to the idea.
Schoolmageddon '13: Wall Street Journal Attacks Guess Who
The Wall Street Journal (paywalled) has an editorial out that criticizes the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers for refusing to acquiesce to the reforms Gov. Corbett has dangled before them in exchange for a cash infusion of $45 million.
and a recurring $120 million boost from a sales tax increase.* Wherever one places the blame for Philly's current funding crisis–on the union's intransigence or Corbett's previous cuts to public education (or any number of other culprits)–one cannot accuse the Journal of mischaracterizing the political situation at hand.
Teachers have little reason to budge since their previous contract remains in effect and they continue to earn raises based on longevity. Thus the union will likely drag out the negotiations until after next fall's election when they hope to elect a Democratic Governor and renegotiate a bailout without Mr. Corbett's preconditions.
While union allies will bristle at the term "bailout," the above scenario–thus far–indeed appears to be taking place. Same with what's described next.
Meantime, union leaders will whipsaw the GOP Governor for increasing corporate tax credits for private school scholarships [i.e. vouchers] that benefit low-income students in failing schools and then for not caring about Philadelphia's poor, black kids.
The only bizarre turn comes at the very end, when the piece asks where Barack Obama and his Education Secretary Arne Duncan are "when they really could help?" Um, like how? Without offering up an answer to that question, it seems more like a partisan cheap shot than anything else.
*The Journal suggested the $120 million was also dependent on the teachers union's reforms. It's not. Right now it rests in the hands of the City Council, who want the sales tax increase to help fund the city's strapped pension fund in addition to the schools. Because all that's missing is for Council to approve the increase, Tom Corbett's budget chief recently floated the possibility of imbuing the state-controlled School Reform Commission with taxing power.
Schoolmageddon '13: Nutter Wages YouTube Counterattack
First came the new ad from the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, claiming Michael Nutter and Tom Corbett were in kahoots, conspiring together to cut school funding.
The Nutter administration quickly called them out for it.
With its latest advert, the PFT should be ashamed x two. The pinocchio of public school teacher unions.
— Mark S. McDonald (@PhillyPressSec) September 4, 2013
Nutter then followed up with five YouTube videos in an attempt to debunk the PFT's claims. "Lets talk about leadership. The PFT is running false ads distorting my record on education funding," he said in the first one. Rather than cut funding, as the ad claimed, he says he's increased funding by $155 million annually, while the Governor has slashed spending by $145 million. The figures come from Rob Dubow, the city's finance director. He also called on the City Council, the legislature, and the PFT to acquiesce to various taxes and cost-saving measures he's proposed that would help fund the school district.
Eventually, PFT seemed to concede the ad was misleading, telling Newsworks that it planned on pulling it from the air. "We think we got [Nutter's] attention," said a PFT spokesman. "In the interest of fostering a productive dialogue, for right now, we're going to suspend the ads."
Philly School District Mulling Over Lawsuit Against Wall Street Banks
The Philadelphia School District may soon file a lawsuit against a host of Wall Street Banks for their ongoing budget crisis, claiming that several of the banks' Libor rate rigging resulting in losses for the district. The district took out swaps with Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Wachovia (now Wells Fargo), resulting in a loss of $161 million thanks to alleged bankster fraud. The lawsuit, however, could also include other accused banks like Citi, Bank of America, JPMorgan, and Barclays, among others. Should the suit be successful, it could afford the school district tens of millions of dollars in much-needed funding. A date to file the lawsuit has not yet been set. [City Paper]
In Hopes of Securing State Funding, Hite Proposes Ending Teacher Tenure
This ought to boost his popularity with the teachers unions! Philadelphia Public Schools Superintendent William Hite has proposed ending teacher tenure and seniority provisions, in the hopes of receiving $120 million in state funding. (The schools are facing a $300 million deficit, hence the fact that 23 schools are being shut down next month.) House Republicans, who for the most part are not fans of tenure, and teachers unions in general, seemed quite pleased with Hite's plan.
"It's stunning and refreshing to hear from a Philadelphia superintendent," [House Republican spokeman Steve] Miskin said. "I think we would definitely be willing to sit down and talk to him, and hear his ideas."
Philadelphia teachers' union president Jerry Jordan disputed the idea that tenure reform would be a "silver bullet" for funding. Other activists were none too pleased either.
This isn't a $$ crisis. It's ed reform disaster capitalism. RT@phillyinquirer Hite proposes ending teacher seniority dlvr.it/3NcS2L
— Helen Gym (@ParentsUnitedPA) May 17, 2013
Nutter's Latest Attack on Sin: Raise the Tobacco Tax
This man does not like fun! First, the ill-fated soda tax. Last month, it was the liquor-by-the-drink tax. Now, Mayor Nutter and Council President Clarke are talking about hiking the tobacco tax. All of it, of course, to help raise $60 million in city funds to close a $300 million education budget shortfall that could leave schools without assistant principals, counselors, and extracurricular activities next year. When you pit cigarettes against schools, it might not be so tough to gain popular support for a tax after all. [Daily News]


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The explosion of social media and digital technology has created a whole new world of influence. You can "like" brands and products on Facebook and share them with your friends. You can look up what your friends and family wear on sites like TheFind and solicit on-the-spot feedback about a product or service from the masses before making a purchase. And mobile technology enables all of us to tap into these credible resources—the "opinion of people like me"—precisely at the moment of influence.
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