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As riders and online shoppers, we know it can be tough to buy a new bridle or pair of boots without trying them on. That's why we moved the fitting room to your living room (or barn)! From breeches to blankets, if you or your horse can try it on, you can return it, free! Just use the pre-paid return label included in your order within 60 days from the purchase date. And of course, please make sure the item is in like-new condition with original packaging (we said 'fitting room', not 'war room'!).
With the thinning of the ozone layer, every rider needs to be more aware of protecting their skin from the sun. The Charles Owen SP8 Helmet provides that better sun protection with a specially designed visor to shade the whole face and upper neck. To maintain the Charles Owen flattering look, the brim is deeper and wider to provide additional covering. Charles Owen SP8 low profile helmet also features centrally located front and rear ventilation holes covered in mesh, while the side panels are covered in microfiber suede. Thermoregulation paint for the center panel is available in silver and with traditional. The GRpx technology harness takes the superb fit to the next level. The lining features interwoven silver ions, providing anti-microbial protection against sweat and odors.
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Director, Grants & Contracts Administration - Maggie Griscavage
Ph: 907.474.6446 Fx: 907.474.5506
Grants and Contracts Administration
University of Alaska Fairbanks
P.O. Box 757880
Fairbanks, AK 99775-7880
Maggie Griscavage is the Director, Office of Grants and Contracts Administration for the University of Alaska Fairbanks and is the authorized organizational representative responsible for negotiating and signing off on all sponsored awards to the University. She has over 23 years experience in post award management with a career that has covered the full spectrum of sponsored project administration at both private and state universities. Maggie has worked for UAF since 2001 and currently manages a portfolio of more than $160 million in sponsored funding. She has oversight of monitoring restricted funding expenditures, financial management, billing and receivables for greater than 1,000 projects.
Maggie serves on the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) national program committee, and on the Journal Review Board of the Journal of Research Administration. She has also attained professional designation of Certified Research Administrator (CRA) from the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC). She is the UAF administrative representative to the Federal Demonstration Partnership, to which UAF won membership for the duration of Phase V, through 2014, and she also serves on various grants-management-related UA and UAF committees. Maggie has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Kennedy Western University. When not working on behalf of UAF, she is trying to master fly fishing, and she and her husband may be found any place where the fishing's good!

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Google Calendar Chrome Extension adds a button to your browser toolbar that displays a preview of your calendar while you're navigating. (works on any page). If you're on certain sites where it detects the presence of events, the icon changes to a green "+". Clicking that icon lets you add the event to your Google Calendar, and shows you a Map (if there's a location it could detect.) Supported sites include Facebook, Evite, and any site that uses the hCalendar microformat or derivative microformats such as hResume.
A command line tool to output your database schema and data in diff-able form.
A Sudoku game.


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WAM/Wright Anime Manga: Design Your Own Series
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Join teens (grades 7-12) as you learn more about how to design a successful anime/manga series. Each month you'll learn about the components that make for a good series and work on your own ideas. Snacks will be provided. This month the subject is: Making a Storyboard.
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We're all guilty of it. Who hasn't gone into a store with a specific purpose in mind: to buy the perfect gift for a loved one. The end result: a perfect gift for . . . yourself.
According to the National Retail Federation's annual forecast of the holiday shopping season, more people will be self-gifting themselves this year than in any other.
"As a nod to just how much shoppers enjoy taking advantage of retailers' holiday promotions to treat themselves to something nice, consumers are expected to spend the most on non-gift items in the survey's 10-year history," the study said.
According to the study, six in 10 shoppers plan to spend an average of $139.92 on "self-gifting" this holiday season. Seven in 10 young adults ages 18-24, often the ones seen standing in the long lines for retailers' midnight and early-bird Black Friday promotions, will spend an average of $159.62. Adults ages 25-34, meanwhile, will spend the most at $175.65.
"It looks like young adults have the 'one for you, two for me' mentality about the holiday season this year, which is surprising given that this is also the age group that typically doesn't have the income or ability to splurge," said BIGinsight Consumer Insights Director Pam Goodfellow. "What isn't surprising is that retailers' holiday promotions continue to strike a chord with this age group, especially with promotions surrounding popular electronics and apparel items."
What about you? Are you planning on spending a bit of your hard-earned holiday budget on yourself? Is it nearly impossible to make it through the holiday season without treating yourself? What items are the hardest to pass up when shopping?


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Loops & Threads® Country Loom™ Cables and Pom-Poms Scarf
Look great and stay warm with this beautiful cabled scarf knit in Loops & Threads® Country Loom™. The vibrant color will make your scarf stand out on even the dreariest of days.
Designed by Loops & Threads®
Material List
- Loops & Threads™ Country Loom™ 5 oz/140 g (2 balls of Hollyhock)
- Size U.S. 13 (9 mm) knitting needle or size needed to obtain gauge
- Cable Needle
Project Instructions
Approx. 6 x 60" (15 cm x 152.5 cm)
11 sts and 16 rows = 4" (10 cm) in stocking st.
Cast on 12 sts.
Knit 4 rows (garter st), noting first row is WS.
Next row: (WS). K1. M1. *K2. M1. Rep from * to last st. K1. 18 sts.
Proceed in pat as follows:
1st row: (RS). Knit.
2nd and alt rows: K3. Purl to last 3 sts. K3.
3rd row: K7. C8F. K3.
5th row: Knit.
7th row: K3. C8B. K7.
8th row: As 2nd row.
These 8 rows form Cable Pat.
Cont in Cable Pat until work from beg measures approx 59" (150 cm), ending with 8th row.
Next row: (RS). *K1. K2tog. Rep from * to end of row. 12 sts.
Knit 3 rows (garter st).
Cast off knitwise (WS).
Pom-pom (make 4): Wind yarn around 3 fingers approx 80 times. Remove from fingers and tie tightly in center. Cut through each side of loops. Trim to a smooth round shape. Attach 1 pom-pom to each corner of scarf.
alt = alternate
approx = approximately
beg = beginning
C8B = slip next 4 sts onto a cable needle and leave at back of work. K4, then K4 from cable needle
C8F = slip next 4 sts onto a cable needle and leave at front of work. K4, then K4 from cable needle
cont = continue(ity)
k = knit
m1 = make one stitch by knitting into back of loop lying before next stitch
pat = pattern r
ep = repeat
rs = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)
ws = wrong side
Loops & Threads™ Country Loom™ 5 oz/140 g (2 balls of Hollyhock)
Size U.S. 13 (9 mm) knitting needle or size needed to obtain gauge
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Superior Quality Materials. The body of this Moroso Air/Oil Catch is constructed from billet aluminum for strength and has a polished finished to compliment your Mustangs engine compartment. The Moroso separator features 1/2" inlet and outlet fittings, and includes a 54" length of 1/2" rubber hose.
Application. This Moroso Air Oil Separator is specifically designed to fit the 1996 to 2004 GT and Bullitt Mustangs with the 2 valve 4.6L modular engine.
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Mudslide on Hwy. 24
Mudslide on Hwy. 24
A flash flood and mudslide shut down Hwy. 24 on Wednesday afternoon.
A mudslide west of Manitou Springs many motorists while driving up Ute Pass. The flash flood and mudslide occurred in the area affected by the Waldo Canyon Fire last year. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett)


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Hike the Andes perched over Santiago, pedal from winery to winery through wine country near Mendoza, trek from Tucumán to experience the views, soak in the sophistication and energy of Buenos Aires.
Use promo code: G14PLUSAIR100+see offer terms and conditions
That's right. Book your airfare when you book your G Adventures trip and we'll slice $100 off the price for you. Simply enter promo code G14PLUSAIR100 when prompted and we'll do the rest.
Offer valid for new bookings only with international air travel originating in North America added to a land booking. Not valid with any other discount, offer or promotion. Subject to availability. Must book by June 1, 2014, for travel by February 1, 2015. Subject to airline regulations and restrictions.
Striking the perfect balance between active outdoor adventure and lively nights out on the town, this 11-day sojourn between Santiago and Buenos Aires has a little (okay, a lot) for everyone. Thrillseekers will love hiking the Chilean Andes, biking between Argentina's wineries and exploring the mountains of Tucumán on foot. For pleasure-seekers, the big cities promise boundless fun in some of the world's most dynamic urban settings. The itinerary is always fast-paced and filled with optional activities, but don't sweat it; there's always time for a breather and a tall glass of malbec.
Arrive at any time.
Full-day guided hike to Cerro Provincia outside of Santiago in the Andes. Return to the city for the evening.
Cross the Andes by bus into Argentina and arrive at Mendoza, in the heart of the wine growing region.
Transfer by van to the winery region outside of Mendoza for a full-day bicycle tour of wineries, including a traditional Argentine lunch. Free day on Day 5 for further optional winery tours or active options outside of the city like horseback riding, rafting (seasonal) or exploring the city on foot.
Arrive by overnight bus to Tucumán. Free time for an optional city tour or individual exploration.
Included full-day guided hike through the forests and mountains of Tucumán to appreciate the views and learn about the local cultures before returning to the city in the evening.
Travel to Salta by public bus. Free time for optional horseback riding, rafting (seasonal) or exploring the city's cultural and culinary delights on foot.
Fly to Buenos Aires. Optional city tour or time for individual exploration. Optional tango show and dinner.
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Rubik's Cube Style Mug
Product Details
Do you remember the frustration you felt as a child when you tried to solve the Rubik's Cube? Some were clever and could twist the cube to perfection with authority. Others were less savvy but still creative. Maybe they were caught sheepishly peeling the stickers off and reapplying them when they thought the door was locked. Or perhaps they partially accepted their ineptitude as they cowered in shame over a disappointed, jumbled cube, desperately breaking it apart with a screwdriver and reassembling it under the cruel light of self-guilt.
Relax! Years have gone by now - it doesn't matter how incompetent you were when you were young. Wash away those horrible memories in warm liquid as you sit back and relax with this nostalgic mug inspired by the iconic image of your favourite classic toy. The creative guys at Spinning Hat spent months perfecting a specially designed square mug that looks great and is actually easy to drink from, because of its special curved lip. No dribbling and slobbering over the cube like you did when you desperately tried to solve the original one. This one is perfect, pre-solved and dribble free!
- Dimensions: 8.7 x 11.1 x 12.1cm
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How long will it take to arrive?
Please check the stock availability notice on your item when placing your order. This item is: Sold out
Please remember to add postal time (2-3 working days) to obtain a complete estimate of delivery to your door.
How will I know it has been sent?
You will receive an email to confirm when your item has been sent.
You can also check the status of your order and individual items by accessing My Account details and following the prompts.
Please allow 10 working days from dispatch of your order before notifying us of any late deliveries.
It may be advisable to check with your neighbours to see if a parcel has been left with them, check any outhouses you might have where it may be left if it cannot fit through your letterbox and contact your local sorting office to see if the item has been returned to the depot as undelivered and awaiting collection.
If I'm not completely happy with my item?
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The sys admin's daily grind – Converting to Btrfs
Btr's Better
Btrfs might not be complete, but conceptually, it combines so many useful filesystem functions that Charly couldn't wait to play around with it.
My desktop machine uses an old ext4-formatted hard disk, which Linux mounts as /opt/data. This is where I build and try out software. Every few months, when the disk is full, I dump the content of /opt/data into the trash. Because I never store any important data here, I would survive the long-anticipated demise of this ancient hard disk without shedding a tear. Today, I'm going to try out the Btrfs filesystem conversion on this disk.
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When President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney meet face-to-face for the first presidential debate Wednesday, Jim Cramer said it's unlikely either candidate will talk about how to get stocks to go higher, even though he thinks the stock market greatly matters to a majority of Americans.
Nevertheless, the "Mad Money" offered his ideas on how to produce sustainable higher stock prices.
To start, Cramer called for a complete elimination of any tax on dividends.
"We need people to own dividend stocks and if they know they are tax free, like municipal bonds, then people will buy them," Cramer said. "I trust the balance sheets of corporate America far more than I trust the government's balance sheet so this is hardly a reckless position and it would encourage companies to issue and raise dividends."
(Read More: Cramer's Top Dividend Stocks 2012)
To make up for the lost revenue, Cramer suggests raising the capital gains tax, which is assessed when one sells a stock. In turn, he thinks there would be more incentive for investors to own stocks, as opposed to selling.
"Plus, if you raised the tax on capital gains these companies that do these stupid buybacks would not waste the shareholders money as they do now," Cramer said. "Put the money in the owners' pockets, not the sellers' pockets by encouraging saving not flipping."
(Related: Did Obama Really Cut Small-Business Taxes 18 Times?)
Next, Cramer would like to see the markets cleaned up, so the retail investor can get back into the game. Naming Preet Bharara as U.S. Attorney General would be a good start, he said. After all, Bharara is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, where he's built a reputation for being tough on insider traders and what Cramer called the "crooks that populate the banks."
"Serial offending banks should be indicted, not be made to settle," Cramer said. "And therefore pay the government money funded by shareholders, not wrong-doers."
Cramer would also like for Arthur Levitt to return as Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. To Cramer, Levitt was the "best SEC chair we've ever had." He thinks Levitt would help level the playing field for retail investors by eliminating "ridiculous" financial engineering, including high-frequency trading.
Additionally, Cramer would demand that all federal vehicles be retrofitted for natural gas-powered engines, thereby reducing the demand for foreign oil. Utilizing natural gas as a transportation fuel on a widespread basis would also create jobs, Cramer said, as workers would need to build the pipeline network, fueling stations and overall infrastructure. If more vehicles operated on natural gas, Cramer thinks the price of gas would drop, giving more money for consumers to spend and boosting the economy.
"I would have the Federal government take advantage of the low rates and issue $500 billion in 30-Year bonds to fix the nation's infrastructure and another $500 billion to help refinance the deficit," Cramer continued. "Believe me the market would lap up both."
Cramer would tax goods from countries that "pollute beyond reason."
"That will stop the endless parade of jobs from our country, which has strict pollution rules, to others that don't and therefore have a ridiculous competitive advantage," Cramer said.
Another idea is to require all American school children learn about money, Cramer said. The required class would educate students about how to earn money, how to budget, how to save and how to invest.
"I would also appoint a Steven Jobs Memorial Competitive Czar who would do nothing but figure out how our businesses could be more competitive and find out what they need in order to hire and expand," Cramer added.
Finally, Cramer said he would reappoint Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, who he credits for helping steer the U.S. out of a recession. Cramer called Bernanke "the only adult in Washington," who's done a great job of keeping the stock market afloat.
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North Korea: What happens if Kim Jong-un acts on his threats?
In the event that the 'bellicose rhetoric' of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un turns into something more serious, the opening hours of conflict could be 'pretty ugly,' defense analysts warn.
Veteran North Korea watchers, citing what they see as increasingly troubling signs coming from the dictatorial regime, are voicing concerns that its new young leader, Kim Jong-un, could do something ill-advised, even start a war.Skip to next paragraph
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On Friday North Korea renewed what the U.S. has condemned as its "bellicose rhetoric," saying Kim had ordered the nation's missile forces to prepare to strike the United States and South Korea.
In response to the prospect of North Korea following through on this and other marginally less dire threats, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Thursday that the US military "will unequivocally defend, and [is] unequivocally committed to the alliance with, South Korea."
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But if hostilities were in fact to erupt, how might they play out?
Some former US Special Operations Forces and longtime Korea defense analysts have their own thoughts on what an "unequivocal" US military response could look like, including how US troops would be deployed in the event of a lethal first strike on US and allied military forces by North Korea – precisely the sort of move Mr. Kim has been threatening to make.
What would such a first North Korean move resemble? It might involve small-scale infiltrations using mini-submarines, assassination attempts, "maybe shooting someone on the DMZ [demilitarized zone] or missile tests that fly too close over Japan," says Patrick Cronin, senior director of the Asia-Pacific Security Program at the Center for a New American Security.
This might be done "to show he's in charge, he won't be intimidated, or because he's truly desperate," Dr. Cronin says.
In the past, most such provocations generally have been met with international condemnation and strengthened sanctions.
Should Kim choose to do "something even more outlandish," the US military and South Korean response would be more dire, he adds.
One of the scenarios that most concerns US defense analysts, for example, involves North Korea's estimated 500,000 to 700,000 rounds of artillery aimed at Seoul, says retired Brig. Gen. Russell Howard, former commander of the 1st Special Forces Group, which has an Asia focus.
Should Kim decide to begin firing them, he says, "in the first few hours of the conflict, it would be pretty ugly."


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The Academy for Dog Trainers was a groundbreaking program that ran under the auspices of the San Francisco SPCA for nearly ten years, educating hundreds of students from around the world. The Academy offered pioneering, comprehensive education to dog trainers, behavior counselors and other companion dog professionals, as well as the general public. More importantly, it has helped tens of thousands of dogs in homes and in shelters who have benefited from positive reinforcement training.
Although the Academy is no longer active at the SF SPCA, instructors Jean Donaldson and Janis Bradley continue their work independently to educate dog trainers. For information on The Academy for Dog Trainers or to contact Jean Donaldson, please visit www.academyfordogtrainers.com [1]. To reach Janis Bradley's Dog Training Internship Academy, please visit http://dogtraininginternshipacademy.com/ [2]. The Academy for Dog Trainers' alumni referral list and other resources are available in the SF SPCA website Resource Library: sfspca.org/resources/library [3].


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Plan your journey and jump the queue
When travelling on the Night Riviera there are different on board services depending on if you have decided to take advantage of one of our cabins. This page outlines our On Board Cabin Facilities. If you wish to learn about our non cabin facilities, please visit our Non Cabin Services and Facilities page.
Every train has a Customer Host who is there for your comfort and safety. Hosts are there to help you with your on board travel needs, which includes providing refreshments to your cabin.
All travellers are provided with a wakeup call and a choice of breakfast.
Your complimentary breakfast includes; a choice of cereals, a bacon baguette or a plain croissant (vegetarian option).
If you would like something else, you can purchase drinks and hot or cold snacks from the Lounge Bar.
Your luggage can be stored in your cabin. However, if you have bulky or large items, we are happy to store these items in the guards van on your behalf.
There are two unisex toilets available at both ends of each coach.
All of our single cabins have a VOLO TV entertainment system, which provides a selection of TV Programmes and Films for your viewing pleasure.
Guide dogs are permitted into your cabin. If you wish to travel with your pets, they can travel in the guards van in a suitable pet carrier.
First Class lounge
Cabin Ticket holders boarding the Night Riviera at London Paddington can use our First Class Lounge from 21.30, this is located on platform one.
Cabin ticket holders departing or arriving at London Paddington can use the Network Rail showers located on platform 12 available 24 hours a day.


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Transfer students have two options for admission to the BBA program at the Wisconsin School of Business: Direct Transfer Admission and Non-Direct Transfer Admission. Review the Wisconsin BBA Transfer Flowchart for a better understanding of which route you may be eligible for and a snapshot of the transfer process.
Transfer students who wish to apply to the Wisconsin BBA must apply by the time they accumulate 100 credits. The current courseload in the spring term in which the student applies will not be counted toward the 100 credits. If a student attempts to apply with more than 100 credits, the application system will not allow your application.
Students from another UW System school (both two- and four-year) or one of the Wisconsin Technical Colleges are eligible for direct admission to the Wisconsin School of Business in the same fall term they begin their studies at UW-Madison. For consideration, these students must be admitted to the University of Wisconsin-Madison through the Office of Recruitment and Admissions and have completed the four pre-business courses by the end of the spring semester in which they apply. The student will then complete the online Wisconsin BBA application during the spring semester (end of March deadline). Direct transfer students who are offered admission to the BBA program will begin in the Wisconsin School of Business that fall semester. Applicants not accepted to UW-Madison are not eligible for business school admission.
Students transferring from a private college or university in Wisconsin or outside the state must complete a minimum of 12 credits IN RESIDENCE at UW-Madison, as well as the four pre-business courses by the end of the spring semester in which they apply. In addition, students applying under this status will need to have achieved a total of 24 credits (including credits from UW-Madison and previous institution) to be considered eligible. A non-direct transfer student can take the 12 in residence credits in the same semester they are applying to the School of Business (spring semester).
The following websites have been developed to assist with the transfer credit process. These resources will allow you to gain a better understanding of how certain classes and courses transfer into the UW-Madison credit system. Review the BBA curriculum and degree requirements, which includes a section outlining the pre-business courses for admission to the BBA program, and UW-Madison's transfer credit policies to understand how transfer courses are typically evaluated. Please also reference the U-Select system for in-depth credit transfer information to UW-Madison.
The UW-Madison Office of Admissions determines official course equivalencies for transfer students. Transfer credit evaluations will be available to transfer students who are admitted to UW-Madison and who confirm their intent to enroll to campus.
The Transfer Information System (TIS) is the in-state credit transfer service that allows students to research transfer credits from the UW-System and Wisconsin Technical College System.
The Transfer Equivalency Database (TED) is the out of state transfer credit system that allows students to research transfer credits from select schools and colleges outside the state of Wisconsin.


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This inspirational sterling silver friendship pendant with the inscription "Hope, Dream, Believe" is the perfect choice! Friendship jewelry is the perfect gift for any occassion! Give this necklace to your favorite girlfriends as a reminder of how much their friendship means. This necklace would also make a perfect graduation gift. The sterling silver friendship pendant measures 1 inch and hangs nicely from a black silk cord which is adjustable from 16-18 inches. The silver pendants also make fabulous mother-daughter gifts.
Eve's Addiction.com wants you to be a happy customer. We want you to be completely satisfied with the sterling silver jewelry that you receive from us, as we only sell high quality silver and cubic zirconia cz jewelry. We do understand that you may not like your purchase for some reason.
You may return or exchange your jewelry within 60 days of purchase if you are not satisfied with it. The jewelry must be returned in its original condition for a refund or exchange. Engraved items, personalized items and clearance sale items are not returnable or exchangeable. To return jewelry to EvesAddiction.com, please follow the steps at the following link.


text: Tom Dilgard sends me the results of the Ashland County Auction every Monday morning. I visited the auction a few years a go and wrote a story about it. It is held every Friday with Tom as the auctioneer. I've come to enjoy spending a few minutes each week with his "Market Report" that arrives by email. I know there are bigger auctions up in Amish country but I like seeing what folks are buying and selling and Tom's sale. Although the market is called, "A hay…Continue Reading


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As we mentioned yesterday, nothing causes a mood swing in a fanbase like a bowl game. Just look at what's being said and written at Florida and Georgia as an example.
In Gainesville, suddenly the outlook seems pretty good after a 24-17 win over a 6-7 Ohio State team. The messageboards are filled with optimism. The press is writing stories about positives, rather than negatives. The Gators suddenly have… momentum.
Ah, but in Athens, it's a different tune. The Bulldogs lost 33-30 in overtime to an 11-3 Michigan State squad. Now some folks are asking questions about Mark Richt and his program all over again.
Florida (7-6) beats a bad Ohio State team and things are looking up. Georgia (10-4) loses to a good Michigan State team and things are no longer so rosy.
Mood swings.
But one place the mood hasn't swung is in the Georgia locker room:
"I think the whole Dawg nation is very excited. I know as a team we're pretty excited about the future of this team and the direction we're heading right now. We have to use this (loss) as motivation." — quarterback Aaron Murray
"We've got a whole lot coming back. I'm really looking forward to the offseason and the season coming up. We're definitely going to be better We definitely are going to be bigger, stronger, faster." – linebacker Jarvis Jones
The Georgia team feels good about the future and it should. UGA will probably be picked to finish on top of the SEC East again next year.
But Georgia will have more pressure to deal with moving forward, too. The schedule will raise expectations. And the mood swing mentioned up top will have many Dawg fans pointing all summer long to 2012 being yet another "prove it" year for Richt.
Despite Mood Swings Around Them, UGA Players Are Upbeat About 2012
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As we mentioned yesterday, nothing causes a mood swing in a fanbase like a bowl game. Just look at what's being said and written at Florida and Georgia as an example.


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Hours: Park: 6am - 11pm
Fieldhouse: M-F 9am-9pm, Sa 9am-5pm, Su closed
Park Supervisor:Rebecca Tirado
(312) 742-7546
Kosciuszko Park is located in the Logan Square community (the park's northern border touches Diversey Avenue; the park's western border is one block east of Pulaski Road), and comprises slightly over eight acres.
The large fieldhouse features an indoor pool, a combination gymnasium and assembly hall (with a stage—available for rental), a small kitchen; club rooms are also available for rental. Outside, the park offers four baseball / softball fields and a combination football / soccer field, a tennis court, an artificial-turf soccer field, as well as a soft-surface ADA-accessible playground with a spray feature—all available for rental.
Kosciuszko (fondly known to the community as "Koz") Park is also noted for its Special Recreation programs & ADA-accessible facilities for people with disabilities—including training for Special Olympics.
Stay active through recreational programs such as: baseball, basketball, conditioning, football, martial arts, soccer, softball, tumbling, and volleyball. Koz Park also offers aquatics programs all year long. Social clubs are available for both Pre-teens, Teens, plus the noted Go Girl Go program. A variety of programs are available for tots / preschoolers. On the cultural side, Koz Park offers Kraft Great Kids Family Night Out, to expose patrons to the wonders of Chicago's museums.
Koz Park is one of the sites for the popular Park Kids after school program for youth. Winter- and Spring-Break Camps, as well as school-holiday special events, are available during days when schools are temporarily closed. In the summer, youth can attend the Koz Park's six-week day camp; the Teen Leadership camp is also a popular summer option.
In addition to seasonal programs, Koz Park hosts fun special events for the whole family, such as the Movies in the Parks series.
Online registration for our park begins Monday, February 24 at 9 am, and in-person registration begins Saturday, March 1. Spring programs run the week of March 31 through the week of June 2.
Online registration for our park's summer programs begins Monday, April 7 at 9 am, and in-person registration begins Saturday, April 12. Our traditional 6-week summer camp program runs June 23 through August 1. Most other summer programs run the week of June 16 through the week of August 18.
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1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Berlinetta Chassis no. 15173
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1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Berlinetta
Coachwork by Scaglietti
Chassis no. 15173
4,390cc, DOHC, 325bhp V12
Five-speed manual transmission
Ex-Tom Price
Original US car with air conditioning from new
Long-term California car
The ultimate expression of Ferrari's fabulous line of V12 front-engined sports cars, the 365GTB/4 debuted at the Paris Salon in 1968, soon after gaining the unofficial name 'Daytona' in honor of the sweeping 1-2-3 finish by the Ferrari 330P4 at that circuit in 1967. The influential shark-nosed styling was by Pininfarina's Leonardo Fioravanti, later the famed carrozzeria's director of research and development, who later revealed that the Daytona was his favorite among the many Ferraris he designed. The bonnet, extending for almost half the car's total length, was complimented by a small cabin and short tail; the overall effect suggesting muscular horsepower while retaining all the elegance associated with the Italian coachbuilder's work for Maranello. An unusual feature of the show car was a full-width transparent grille panel behind which sat the headlamps, though this was replaced by electrically-operated pop-up lights to meet US requirements soon after the start of production in the second half of 1969. Although the prototype had been styled and built by Pininfarina in Turin, manufacture of the production version was entrusted to Ferrari's subsidiary Scaglietti, in Modena.
The Daytona's all-alloy, four-cam, V12 engine displaced 4,390cc and produced its maximum output of 352bhp at 7,500rpm, with 318lb/ft of torque available at 5,500 revs. Dry-sump lubrication enabled it to be installed low in the oval-tube chassis, while shifting the gearbox to the rear in the form of a five-speed transaxle meant 50/50 weight distribution could be achieved. The all-independent wishbone and coil-spring suspension was a recent development, having originated in the preceding 275GTB. Unlike the contemporary 365GTC/4, the Daytona was not available with power steering, a feature then deemed inappropriate for a 'real' sports car. There was, however, servo assistance for the four-wheel ventilated disc brakes. Air conditioning was optional, but elsewhere the Daytona remained uncompromisingly focused on delivering nothing less than superlative high performance.
With a top speed in excess of 170mph, the Daytona was the world's fastest production car in its day, and surely is destined to occupy the front rank of high-performance sports cars for the foreseeable future. A mere 1,300 Berlinetta models and 123 Spyder convertibles had been made when Daytona production ceased in 1973.
As new the Daytona coupe was supplied in a rare livery combination of Grigio Ferro, and as such was one of only 21 cars to have been delivered in this guise, with a Nero black interior. The car was built for the US market, and was so equipped with air-conditioning, power windows and of course an odometer in miles. Completed at the factory on May 29, 1972, within the month the car was delivered to Chinetti-Garthwaite Inc. of Pennsylvania.
By June 1975 the car was for sale with Randy Smith of High Point, North Carolina, and passed through dealers FAF Motorcars of Tucker, Georgia to Spencer Folsom of nearby Pine Mountain. From Folsom the car passed to C. Lynn Abel of Atlanta. Abel advertised the car that summer in the Ferrari Club of America newsletter where it appears to have been described as supplied new, still with grey/black paint/interior. It had covered 29,000 miles according to the ad and wore new Michelins on magnesium wheels. In June '76 Abel showed the car at the FCA Regional at Stouffer's Pine Island Resort in Georgia.
Within the next two years the car crossed the country to spend most of the next three decades on the west coast. Advertised by Ferrari of Los Gatos, California in May and June 1978, by this point it had gained the wire wheels it still currently wears. In the late 1980s the car underwent a thorough restoration, which saw the paint scheme change to the Giallo Fly that it has worn to this day.
The car subsequently changed hands in 1989, sold to noted collector Tom Price, owner of the most coveted of all Ferraris: a 250 GTO. Properly maintained in his ownership, the Ferrari remained there until 2005, when it spent a little over a year in the next owners custody before being acquired by the Oldenburg Family just after Pebble Beach week.
Over the course of the last 6 or so years, the Daytona has been thoroughly, all the while being maintained in house. The benefit of its simple and known chain of owners is that its modest 47,000 mile odometer reading is almost certainly from new, something few cars of similarity can attest to. With its striking livery, known history and desirable specification including air-conditioning and wires, this is a great example of the legendary Daytona.
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Amazing Grazing Directory
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We asked farmers which restaurants buy from them consistently and are committed to supporting local producers. Check out the listings online or print the pdf. If you know a restaurant that should be here, send this link to their farmer-suppliers so they can be added.
Also check out a list of online resources about sustainable agriculture and sources for sustainably grown food, as well as our online bookstore from Chelsea Green Publishing!
Meet Your Farmers
Check out our profiles of some local farmers and active members of Future Harvest CASA!
Find local food and farms
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Eat Wild: Clearinghouse for Pasture-based Farming
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List of United States Area Codes
List of United States Zip Codes
Maryland Agriculture Links Page
Maryland Farm-to-Table Produce
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Virginia Independent Consumers and Farmers Association
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AMS's Listing of Virginia Farmers Markets
Foodroutes Network (National network supporting local food initiatives)
Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Local Food Campaign Project of the USDA
Visit our Chelsea Green affiliate bookstore!
- Capital Area Food Bank Hunger Summit on Food and Health
April 25, 2014 (9:00 am - 10:00 am)
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RICHMOND, Va. (September 10, 2013) – William and Mary junior Rad Gunzenhauser has been named CAA Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week after winning the Spider Alumni Open this past weekend.
The junior, who won the individual title at the event for the second straight year, cruised through Pole Green Park and crossed the finish line with a time of 15:02.3. Gunzenhauser helped the Tribe finish third out of six Division I teams at the event, which was hosted by the University of Richmond. Fellow William and Mary runner Nathaniel Hermsmeier placed fifth individually.
Among other notable marks during the second week of the 2013 cross country season was Hofstra senior Daniel Rono, who led the Pride and finished third at the St. John's-Hofstra Cross Country Fall Festival with a time of 15:39.15 in the 5K event. Northeastern sophomore Wesley Gallagher also fared well, placing first at the Nassaney Invitational with a time of 15:21.0 to help the Huskies capture a win in their first race of the season.


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Study of Vedolizumab in Patients With Moderate to Severe Crohn's Disease (GEMINI III)
This study has been completed.
Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: October 18, 2010
Last updated: March 7, 2013
Last verified: March 2013
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This phase 3, randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled study in patients with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease is designed to establish the efficacy and safety of vedolizumab for the induction of clinical response and remission.
After completing the study, patients may be eligible to enroll in a long term safety study with continued access to vedolizumab.
Crohn's Disease
Drug: vedolizumab
Other: Placebo
Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Phase 3, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Blinded, Multicenter Study of the Induction of Clinical Response and Remission by Vedolizumab in Patients With Moderate to Severe Crohn's Disease
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics: Crohn disease
MedlinePlus related topics: Crohn's DiseaseU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Proportion of patients in clinical remission in the tumor necrosis factor alpha antagonist therapy subpopulation [ Time Frame: Week 6 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Proportion of patients in clinical remission [ Time Frame: Week 6 and Week 10 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Proportion of patients with sustained clinical remission [ Time Frame: Week 6 and Week 10 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Proportion of patients with enhanced clinical response [ Time Frame: Week 6 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Safety profile [ Time Frame: Through Week 22 ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]Adverse events, serious adverse events, results of standard laboratory tests and results of 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs)
|Study Start Date:
|November 2010
|Study Completion Date:
|April 2012
|Primary Completion Date:
|February 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Experimental: Vedolizumab
Drug: vedolizumab
Vedolizumab will be given as an intravenous (IV) infusion at weeks 0, 2 and 6
Other Name: MLN0002
|Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Other: Placebo
Placebo will be given as an intravenous (IV) infusion comprised of normal saline at weeks 0, 2 and 6
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 80 Years
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18 to 80
- Diagnosis of moderately to severely active Crohn's disease
- Crohn's Disease involvement of the ileum and/or colon
- Demonstrated, over the previous 5 year period, an inadequate response to, loss of response to, or intolerance of at least one conventional therapy as defined by the protocol
- May be receiving a therapeutic dose of conventional therapies for IBD as defined by the protocol
Exclusion Criteria
- Evidence of abdominal abscess at the initial screening visit
- Extensive colonic resection, subtotal or total colectomy
- History of >3 small bowel resections or diagnosis of short bowel syndrome
- Ileostomy, colostomy, or known fixed symptomatic stenosis of the intestine
- Have received non permitted therapies within either 30 or 60 days, depending on the medication, as stated in the protocol
- Chronic hepatitis B or C infection; HIV infection
- Active or latent tuberculosis
Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01224171
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Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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|Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on April 17, 2014
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|Responsible Party:
|Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01224171 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|October 18, 2010
|Last Updated:
|March 7, 2013
|Health Authority:
|United States: Food and Drug Administration
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Crohn Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Digestive System Diseases
Intestinal Diseases
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Bobble Head Pumpkin Child Costume
…trick-or-treat path when you wear this Bobble Head Pumpkin child costume. The black on black print robe of this pumpkin costume comes complete with a matching shawl, a hood with a rope tie, black gloves and a super-size lightweight orange pumpkin head with bobble eyes and comfortable interior elastic…
Bleeding Chest Evil Pumpkin Boys Costume
…on Halloween when you roam the streets in this Bleeding Chest Evil Pumpkin boys costume. The moss green, full-length hooded robe features slight bell sleeves, chest cut out for appliance and comes complete with an orange evil pumpkin mask, orange bone gloves, bleeding chest with orange bones, tubing…
Pumpkin Slayer Adult Mens Costume
Dont try to carve this pumpkin. He just might try to carve you! Scare up some Halloween fun in this crazed jack-o-lantern Pumpkin Slayer Adult Mens Costume and carve out your place at the party this Halloween.
Pumpkin Princess Adult Womens Costume
Jack-O-Lanterns will be outdated when you showed up in this simply sexy Pumpkin Princess adult womens costume. The orange, tulle petticoat dress features glitter pumpkin face detail, detachable clear straps and a matching pumpkin stem fascinator.
6 Hanging Pumpkin Man
Hang this 6 Hanging Pumpkin Man decoration wherever youd like and then sit back and listen for the screams from your neighbors. The black and brown tattered garment features light up eyes, pumpkin hands and a pumpkin head all in shackles.
Color Change Pumpkin Light
Your friendly jack-o-lantern will glow like a rainbow when you use this Color Change Pumpkin Light. Add a cheerier effect to the traditional creepy pumpkin. If you like to carve yours with a cheery smile, give these positive colors a try.
Pumpkin Reaper Kid Airblown Inflatable
Use this Pumpkin Reaper Kid Airblown Inflatable to decorate the yard on Halloween. This reaper in training features reaching arms along with a pumpkin head. Add his giant father and make it a family affair!
Pumpkin Patch Baby Costume
Pick your little one the perfect outfit when you dress them in this Pumpkin Patch Baby Costume. Orange pumpkin jumpsuit features an attached hood with pumpkin stem and comes complete with matching socks.
Blood Tipped Pumpkin Fang Teeth
Turn your ordinary Jack-O-Lantern into a blood-thirsty pumpkin when you use these Blood Tipped Pumpkin Fang Teeth. The set of 18 plastic teeth will surely transform any pumpkin your worst nightmare!
Silver Tipped Pumpkin Fang Teeth
When you carve your pumpkin this year, make it a vicious one when you add these Silver Tipped Pumpkin Fang Teeth. The set of 18 plastic teeth can take any old pumpkin and make it something to be remember!
Pumpkin Toddler Costume
Scare up some Halloween fun when you dress your little one in this festive orange Pumpkin toddler costume. It includes a cute character body and matching hat.
Pumpkin Adult Costume
The wait is over - this classic Halloween favorite Pumpkin adult unisex costume is comfortable and cute. Youre sure to carve some compliments dressed in this clever pumpkin costume with matching "stem" hat.
Jack O Lantern Pumpkin Tattoo
Create your own unique pumpkin decoration without all the mess and hassle of clean up when you use these glow in the dark Jack O Lantern Pumpkin Tattoo. Easy to apply tattoos can make ordinary pumpkins look extraordinary with no messy seeds to clean!
Monster Glow in the Dark Pumpkin Tattoo
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Neon Ghost Pumpkin Airblown Inflatable
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Pumpkin Carving Kit
…Halloween with the exceptional Pumpkin Carving Kit. Mix and match the 12 supplied patterns to create ghoulish pumpkins worthy of every party mood, from devious to spooky to down right horrific. Your friends will surely think that you splurged on hiring a professional pumpkin carver!
Pumpkin Decorating Punches
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Stained Glass Pumpkin Kit
…unique jack-o-lantern display this Halloween when you use this Stained Glass Pumpkin Kit. Comes complete with colored sheets, push-in tacks, saw, pattern sheets, poker and scoop - everything you need to create a monster pumpkin!
Nylon Pumpkin Maniac Mask
Forget the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown - the Pumpkin Maniac is the one to fear! Scare them all with this full face nylon Pumpkin Mask.
Bobble Head Pumpkin Adult Costume
Beware the Great Pumpkin! This is no Charlie Brown Halloween special - this Bobble Head Jack-o-Lantern is for real and really scary! The adult Bobble Head Pumpkin costume has a super-size orange pumpkin head with an interior head support so you can party and terrify in comfort.
Dark Pumpkin Inflatable
Your lawn will be the best decorated in the whole neighborhood when you use decorations like this Dark Pumpkin Inflatable. With a built-in fan, all you need to do is plug it in and watch it inflate!


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Letter from the President
Full Basket Belize in Action: Recognition of Scholarship Students at Ocean Academy
Interview with Dave Lansing, new board member and editor of the "Cho"
Community Grants Program Awardees for 2014
Visit our websitewww.fullbasketbelize.organd click on the orange DONATE button to make your contribution.
Alternatively, you may send a check to:
Full Basket Belize
PO Box 29021
Portland OR 97296
Donations are tax deductible.
A shout out to our 2013 donors!
THANK YOU for continuing to make Full Basket Belize's work possible!
Linda Applegate - Senanu Ashibor
Harry Bennett - Chad Bourne
Sherry Boyd - Jeffrey Cleveland
Cynthia Cruz - Henry Cunningham
Sean & Nicole Wuff Dodds
Janet Dove - Kristi Drexler
Kateri Drexler - James J. Drexler
Gale Garza - Lori Goodman
Michael Graves - Ranjit Hakim
Jill Hepp - Joan Hepp
Ron Herring - Craig Jacobs
Jay Johnson - Nikki Kelsall
Brandon Kitagawa - Gladys Kitagawa
David Lansing - Mimi Zebrick Lawrence
Carol Lieberman - Jo & Bob Link
Robin Mardeusz
Kara & Andrew Martinez
Erin McCool - Katie Meehan
Barbara Moss - Charlotte Nal
Sarah Reynolds - Barbara Romero
Mindy Rowlands
Todd Schumacher
Hank & Judy Schumacher
Mirella Shannon - John Shepherd
Shepherd Trust - Catherine Spector
Catherine Varley - Carolee Walters
Shannon White - Andrew Witthohn
Lessa Wytock
Jo Link
Kristi Drexler
Vice President
Mirella Shannon
Katie Meehan
Sarah Reynolds
Contributorship Director
Charlotte Nal
Fundraising Director
Newsletter Editor
Erin McCool
Scholarship Director
Brandon Kitagawa
Ron Herring
Project Grants
Shannon White
Liaison Director
Jeffrey Cleveland
Jill Hepp
General Directors
Leroy Almendarez
Kara Martinez
Chris Minty
Associate Directors
Interested in volunteering with Full Basket Belize?
We are always looking for volunteers to help with a variety of tasks that can be done from home and/or in Belize, including:
serving on one of our committees
contributing photos for our newsletter
assisting with outreach to Belizean secondary schools eligible for scholarships
writing Belize-related articles for the newsletter
conducting media outreach in Belize
If you would like to volunteer your time and energy, please contact:
Wonder what the current batch of PCVs in Belize are up to? Here's your answer:
We are a small group...currently 15 with 22 more arriving in June. We are the kick-off team for a five-year Rural Family Health Project in conjunction with the Belize Ministry of Health.The project is aimed at decreasing the number of maternal child deaths and the incidence of death and complications due to non- communicable diseases.
At this time, Health is the only sector here. There are 4 volunteers in Cayo, 4 in Orange Walk, 1 in San Pedro, and 5 in Toledo.
From the Facebook group "Belize Peace Corps Volunteers 2013-15"
Hi everyone! I am very happy to share with you some of the wonderful things that have been happening at Full Basket Belize since our last issue.
First, thanks to the wonderful generosity of folks like you, we raised over US$7,000 in our recent fundraiser. This will go a long way toward supplying Belizean students with scholarships and Belizean organizations with project grants in the next year. A big thanks to board member Jill Hepp for spearheading our campaign.
Second, we have installed a new board of directors who will serve for the term 2014-2016. We held our first meeting in January, with returning and retiring directors welcoming the new members. The excitement and energy was palpable! I look forward to working with these dedicated volunteers who are taking a bit of time out of their lives to share with the deserving folks of Belize.
Third, we proudly announce our 2014 project grant winners. Please read Brandon's article below.
Fourth, we have entered our scholarship season. We have received over 60 scholarship applications from deserving students throughout Belize and are now determining the winners who will be announced soon. The big news is that we have decided to allocate more money to scholarships, so we are excited to announce that up to 20 students will receive financial support for continuing education in the school year 2014-15!
Fifth, we hope to raise our visibility in Belize this year. New board member, Ron Herring, visits often and has offered to visit our scholarship students and projects while in country. Read all about his recent trip in his article below.
With this issue we welcome our new newsletter editor, Dave Lansing, and his assistant, Jeff Cleveland, and thank them for quickly learning how to put this newsletter together. We also thank our retiring editor, Kara Martinez, for being a wonderfully helpful mentor in this process.
Thanks to everyone who supports Full Basket Belize!
Full Basket Belize in Action: Presenting Certificates of Recognition to Scholarship Students at Ocean Academy on Caye Caulker
by Amy Garland Myers and Ron Herring
Ron Herring presenting the "partner school award" to Ocean Academy principal Hilda Marin
On a warm Wednesday in mid-February, Ron Herring, board member for Full Basket Belize, paid a visit to Ocean Academy High School on Caye Caulker along with his sister, Janet. They arrived towards the end of the school day as the students were helping clean their classrooms and getting ready to go home. There was a lot of excited energy as the boys and girls of Ocean Academy ran around the two-story building in their blue and tan uniforms.
The school is in the process of expanding and adding a third floor, as many students in the next few graduating classes from the only primary school on the island have expressed interest in continuing their education. Ocean Academy was started in 2008 and was originally planned as a small "home school." On the first day of registration they had more than 35 families interested and quickly had to change their plans and become a full-fledged private high school. The school does not receive any government funding and works hard at creative ways students can pay for their education beyond scholarships from organizations like Full Basket Belize. For example, one student paid for a year of school by his dad installing bathroom tile while another student's father, who owns a dredging company, delivered sand for the school's construction projects to pay for tuition.
For the Full Basket Belize scholarship recipients, the students are chosen not just on pure financial need, but on academic performance and dedication. Joni Miller, one of the founding teachers of Ocean Academy and the one responsible for their fundraising efforts, works with the other teachers to identify those students with academic drive and a desire to go on to further education after high school.
This year's scholarship recipients are Evelio Reyes and Lilly Alamina. Evelio, in his final year, has received assistance from Full Basket Belize for every year of high school. He is very interested in math (which Ron encouraged since he has a math degree!) and wants to go on to University to study business and accounting. Lilly is in second form, and her favorite subjects are English and Marine Biology. She is interested in becoming a lawyer. Lilly was born and raised on Caye Caulker and says she loves marine biology because she "grew up right on the sea." Ron presented each of them with a Certificate of Recognition for their hard work and dedication. Both students were very appreciative of the financial support and intend to go on to higher education.
Ron presenting a FBB scholarship award to Evelio Reyes
In addition to telling about Lilly and Evelio, Joni shared stories of past Ocean Academy students and scholarship winners who've gone on to have successful careers in their fields – which would not have been possible without the support of Full Basket Belize. One girl's story in particular stood out. We'll call her "Mary." She was a reserved young lady who said she wanted to be a poet and songwriter, but she was very shy and rarely spoke up during class. During her time at Ocean Academy, while being supported by Full Basket Belize, Mary blossomed into a confident young lady and a strong writer. She graduated from high school and now supports herself by regularly performing her own songs at one of the popular tourist bars on Caye Caulker.
Ron presenting a FBB scholarship award to Lily Alamina
It was touching to hear success stories and understand the profound impact these scholarships have on students. Completing high school doesn't just give them more knowledge; it allows them to grow into confident, well-rounded adults ready to contribute to the community. We congratulated both Evelio and Lilly on their hard work and told them we'd be tracking their progress so that in a few years we can share their success stories with the world.
Meet our new newsletter editor David Lansing. David is originally from Cheyenne, Wyoming and was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Belize from 2000-2002 as a rural development officer. Currently David is an assistant professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Systems at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. David's research keeps him going back to Central America, although mostly to Costa Rica, where he has been conducting research on the implementation of the country's ecosystem service payment program, and its impact on small farmers.
Dave Lansing wearing a sweater with bamboo behind him. It has been so long since he's been to Belize that this is the most 'Belizean' photo he could come up with.
Photo by Larry Lipe
You served two years as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Belize. Please tell us about the work that you did there.
For most of my time in Belize, I lived and worked in Seine Bight Village on the Placencia Peninsula. My job was technically a "rural development officer," but in practice, almost all of my work was centered around teaching in the village school. When I arrived, the school had eight computers, some of which their school sports teams had won and some that were donated. They were all sitting in boxes, and there were vague plans of doing something with them. The principal offered me a room, and I set up a computer lab, which really worked out to be a resource room for kids that were behind on their reading and math. They could play reading and math games on the computer—which was a big draw—but I would make them sit with me for some one-on-one lessons first. I also tried to start a few projects to allow residents to better sell handicrafts to tourists in nearby Placencia. For a variety of reasons—and I think this is something many PCVs can relate to—none of the projects really panned out, so most of my time was spent in the school.
What was your favorite part about living in Seine Bight?
There were so many great things about Seine Bight Village that it's hard to pin it down. I would say that pretty far down the list were the things that are normally associated with the Placencia peninsula—the beach, the ocean, SCUBA diving. All of those things are great to have in close proximity, but they were overshadowed by how vibrant village life was and how open people were to having me live there. It was not a boring village by any means, and it seemed like there was always some kind of village event going on. Plus, in pretty short order, I felt like I had a lot of friends and had gotten to know some of the families really well.
It was also an eye-opening experience being an American living in a village that was hemmed in on both sides by American expats. The expats there had bought their little piece of paradise and were "living the dream," so to speak. A lot of these folks also had some pretty strong ideas about how to "improve" Seine Bight, and their ideas were usually pretty far from any of the real needs of people that actually lived in the village. For example, a common idea I would hear was to paint the houses pretty colors. This, of course, has little to do with any of the actual issues in the village. There was quite a bit of land pressure because of the booming real estate market on the peninsula. In response, a lot of families were building houses in the mangroves and looking for ways to fill in the land so they wouldn't have to wade through water just to get to their houses. For people with houses in these circumstances, having it painted in a two-toned pastel arrangement was a pretty low priority!
What have you been doing since you left Belize (studies, degrees, anything you want us to know about you!)
After Peace Corps, I somehow managed to convince Stephanie Lipe (RPVC – Belmopan, 2000-02) to move to Cheyenne, Wyoming with me and live in my parent's basement while we occasionally got jobs substitute teaching. Amazingly, after that experience, she agreed to marry me, and we both went to Ohio State University for graduate school. I eventually graduated in 2009 with a PhD in geography, and Stephanie earned a PhD in Agricultural Engineering in 2008. We are both currently assistant professors in the University of Maryland system (she's at College Park, I'm at Baltimore County). We were both able to conduct our dissertation research in Costa Rica's Caribbean coast for 1.5 years. This part of Costa Rica feels a lot like Belize in many ways. They even have a hot sauce that tastes similar to Marie Sharp's, so the whole thing felt a bit like Peace Corps part two, only with a car and a one-year-old baby. And instead of losing twenty pounds, I gained about that much! Currently, we live in the Washington DC suburb of Hyattsville, Maryland, and we have two children, Quinn (age 7) and Gavin (age 5).
How did you get involved with Full Basket Belize? When did you join the board?
I was part of FBB from the very beginning, but only as a small donor, and never pitching in with the nuts and bolts of running the thing. After some nudging from Katie Meehan, I decided to throw my hat in the ring. It's safe to say that I got more out of being a Peace Corps volunteer in Belize than I ever gave back, so today I am happy to continue to help in whatever small way I can. Also, it has been way too long since I have been back to Belize (not since 2004). We have made some plans to go over the past few summers, but we always had to cancel because we were too busy. I am hoping that somehow my role as a board member will provide us with the push for us to finally make a return trip.
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In addition to putting together the usual updates from the board, my main job is to find a brief feature article or two that highlights some aspect of the country and the work that FBB is doing. If anyone reading this has a story they would like to see in the newsletter, please contact me!
Full Basket Belize's Community Grant Program Is Stronger Than Ever
In our eighth year of funding community-based projects, Full Basket Belize is pleased to announce our three Community Grant awardees for 2014. In another competitive pool of applicants from all over Belize covering environmental, educational, and health issues, three projects set themselves apart from the rest.
Belize Community Conservation (BCC) and Caribbean SEA: Continuing a project FBB funded in 2013, BCC and Caribbean SEA will build on the foundation built last summer in the San Mateo neighborhood on Ambergris Caye. San Mateo currently lacks proper water and sanitation infrastructure, which has created significant health and environmental risks. BCC and Caribbean SEA will train and work with residents in San Mateo to take steps to reduce waterborne illnesses, minimize environmental impacts, and improve the overall quality of life for the community. This year's project will include community outreach, education, water sampling, and a train-the-trainer program to help build the capacity for long-term solutions to the community's needs.
Port Loyola Organization for Women (PLOW): Approximately 100 young women ages 14-17 and from 10 different high schools on the south side of Belize City will be invited to attend a two-day workshop entitled Saving Our Daughters. The workshop is designed to empower, educate, encourage, and enlighten young Belizean women by helping them to acquire the skills to become strong independent women, to make the right choices in education, to learn how to say "NO" and to stay away from or get out of abusive situations.
Las Sartenejeñas Costura y Artesania Cooperativa: Fishing, the mainstay of the economy in Sarteneja Village, has been on the decline for the last ten years and is becoming increasingly unstable. This newly formed women's cooperative is trying to help diversify the male-dominated local economy by teaching skills to help women enter the economy. The Cooperativa will use the FBB grant to continue teaching women how to sew and do handicrafts as well as business skills such as operations, accounting, and marketing. The FBB funds will also help the Cooperative develop a website to showcase their achievements.
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Here's how RW members rated this race (1537 votes).
In short: Good race for PBs. Bad race for your bank balance. In full: Was really looking forward to this one. This was my second marathon - my first being Cardiff last October which had the spectacular finish in the Millennium Stadium itself. Was rather dissapointed with Edinburgh, though.I arrived the day before - thought the Expo was good and everything seemed to be well organised. But at the start it was a bit like trying to squeeze more sardines into an already tightly packed can. I made my way to the start 20 mins before the race was due to begin but couldn't force my way to the right starting time area. The race itself started well for the first few miles and running along a short stretch of Princes Street gave the feel of a real city marathon. But then we were routed along the back streets and pathways away from the city itself which took away the magic of this fine city. The coastal route seemed to take an age. The officials did a good job apart from one in particular - nothing personal but she seemed to appear and re-appear at various points and was about as annoying as one can get. By mile 17 I had had enough, she was lucky she was on her bike that's all I can say.The support was good and the finishing stretch was a buzz.Overall, a good route for personal bests and I would consider it for next year but make sure that you save your pennies for this one.Date of review: June 14, 2005
In short: My first full marathon and came in under 4hrs. Not as challenging as I first thought but still a nice little tester.Date of review: June 14, 2005
In short: It could of been so much better! In full: Great venue let down by a poor route, the expo and organisation was poor but the atmosphere from what supporters braved the weather was good. Missed out on breaking the 3.30 mark by 12 seconds so gutted! Poor markers and lack of water stations but where else can you get a bag of sugar for £39! A long way from Bristol but may do it again....Date of review: June 14, 2005
In short: Challenging course!Date of review: June 13, 2005
In short: good course but could have been better organisedIn full: this was my first marathon the last three miles could have been flatter and the access to holyrood park was not good enough after the roads were closed leaving some people with a long walk from the city centreDate of review: June 13, 2005
In short: could have been better organised toilets were a joke many runners including myself used the bushes at the startIn full: scenery was great course was not as hard for my first marathon water stations few and far between chaotic at the end with the medal hand outs and goody bags- Expo was dissapointingDate of review: June 13, 2005
In short: Huge Let Down!In full: Organisation was pathetic. Why they didnt just send the numbers out I don't know. Very small changing facilities, about 10 toilets in total start was a shambles. Very expensive to enter.They was practically no crowd, apart from one mad woman on a bike with a sign who kept appearing every 5 miles, freak!Course was ok for the first 3 miles then it was running through a path next to a river, along the promenade doubling back on yourself all the time which I hate, then suddenly appearing at the finish. Only about 2 water stations in the first 8 miles.This is no race to do if you miss out on London, very depressing, im suprised I didnt drop out due to sheer boredom.Don't do it! Date of review: June 13, 2005
In short: Managed a PB conditions good, would like to see more water stations could be difficult near the end of the race if the weather was much hotter. At the end baggage handling and changing facilities could be improved.Date of review: June 13, 2005
In short: good fast courseIn full: the expo was a little poor on saturday not many stands. the chip and number could have been sent out in the post and would have saved a 0230hrs start on saturday for my flight. good clear markers, great course, friendly marshalls, public supportive. the end was a bit of a shambles. stood around in rain to collect medal/t-shirt/ banana/ drink. tent for collection of bags too close to end and not enough room to get past the tabels quickly. some people then began getting changed in this area which made it worse. the exit from the bag collection was the packed with relatives. no room to get past and had to fight my way to changing tent. the start/ expo is not on a bus route. from the town centre a good 1.5miles and on way back all up hill. no near train/ underground stations. the day before the race not good especially as most hotels don't let you book in until 1300-1400. how about a shuttle bus from main rail station to start/ expo and back to assit next year???Date of review: June 13, 2005
In short: Great - although I agree with the lack of loos!!In full: Prettier than I expected save for the trip around the shopping centre and industrial estate near the end - and the run through people's front gardens! I know the guy with the hose meant well but we'd all just been soaked at least twice!!Bit dissapointed with the expo but not really got anything to compare it to. Enjoyed the first 3 miles in terms of running around 'touristy' Edinburgh - Princes St etc. and hearing the bagpipes - maybe something like that would have helped at mile 22 onwards?? All in all, considering I didn't even know Edinburgh had a marathon until I didn't get accepted to London, I would def do it again but maybe a bit more for the money would be good - I don't think I'm alone in that one either!! Date of review: June 13, 2005
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Let's be honest. Nobody in their right mind would bet against Bayern Munich qualifying for the Champions League final after witnessing their impressive 4-0 demolition of Barcelona in the away leg of the semifinals.
The way in which the Bundesliga champions dominated all facets of the initial clash between two of the most renowned clubs in world football impressed not only their devoted Bavarian fans, but also a large number of neutrals around the world and, to be perfectly honest, even some Catalan supporters.
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Strength, stamina, effectiveness, aggression, clarity of ideas, confidence, intelligence, appetite for glory... Die Roten managed to display a huge number of adjectives which, combined, can be summarized into one: superb.
On the other hand, Barcelona were only capable of displaying a weakened version of their former selves. With the strength of their ideal 11 hindered by the absence of spiritual leader Carles Puyol and the debatable inclusion of a partially recovered Lionel Messi, the Catalans failed to fulfil their self-imposed expectations.
The mental and physical fatigue carried by key players such as Gerard Pique, Cesc Fabregas or Sergio Busquets (who won't play Wednesday because of a groin injury) at this stage of the season; the way in which the referee allowed a couple of illegal goals or Tito Vilanova's inability to use substitutions to change the direction of the game didn't help either, but ultimately the inexcusable truth is that Bayern were better than Barcelona when it mattered.
Despite the fact that the strength and depth of the Bavarian squad was obvious, most Cules anticipated an even contest which, unfortunately, wasn't to be. I must admit that, as a born Catalan who has religiously supported the team since birth, such a negative result was surprisingly unexpected and, perhaps most important, immensely painful.
A night to forget or, looking at the situation from a more constructive point of view, a night to remember and look back at in order to identify areas to improve on.
Fortunately, having had a long, challenging week to look back at the events at the Allianz Arena has somehow helped me put things into perspective. While the Blaugranas have enjoyed an incredible amount of success in recent years (and, more broadly speaking, since the early 1990s thanks to the implementation of the Johan Cruyff philosophy), the club was never able to consistently challenge for major European trophies -- not this regularly anyway.
Fact: Barcelona has won four Champions Leagues and 21 domestic leagues in 113 years of history. In other words: Generally speaking, the Catalans have won the biggest trophy in European football once every 28 years; La Liga once every five seasons.
Please note that I'm certainly not trying to downplay the importance of the current semifinals or the severity of the defeat in Germany but simply trying to throw in a bit of historical perspective. The current Barcelona may not be totally perfect at this moment in time but, despite temporary weaknesses, Cules who are witnessing their team consistently challenging for major trophies are privileged, fortunate to be able to experience their club competing at this level.
Having said all of the above, it is undeniable that winning is everything in modern football, evidenced by the number of self-proclaimed Cules who wasted no time at all to rubbish virtually every single player who took part in the away match against Bayern. True, some Blaugranas underperformed alarmingly, but that doesn't mean they need to be instantly sold, sacked or forced into early retirement.
Barcelona were not that unbelievably great when they were winning and, equally, are certainly not to be rubbished beyond reason after a short string of poor results.
The current generation of players has given Catalunya so much that, whether fans feel changes are needed or not, a considerable degree of respect and gratefulness must underpin every opinion about their performance.
I feel the club should focus on signing a couple of quality players who would instantly boost the first 11 in the summer transfer window: A reliable, taller, experienced central defender and a fresher second attacking reference upfront, which would free some pressure of the omnipresent Messi. A subtle evolution, not a revolution, is needed.
Anyway, back to the crucial game against Bayern Munich which, believe it or not, is just around the corner.
While the odds of the Blaugrana qualifying are unquestionably slim, it would make no sense for the soon-to-be Spanish champions to give up without a remarkable fight.
If Barcelona can score a couple of goals before the halftime break in front of their adoring 90,000-strong home crowd, the final outcome of the tie would become unpredictable enough to, at least, make some of the Bavarian fans that little bit more eager to hear the final whistle.
The ideal lineup considering the current absences due to injuries and recent performances when selected would be: Victor Valdes; Dani Alves, Pique, Marc Bartra, Adriano; Alex Song (in for Busquets), Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta; Cristian Tello, Messi, Alexis Sanchez. I would then bring on David Villa, Fabregas or Pedro Rodriguez around the 65-minute mark in case more goals were needed.
Barcelona should simply initially look for a home win and then, if possible, gradually attempt the legendary comeback. Fielding a team full of attackers could prove suicidal and ruin the team's chances at any given time, so the one-step-at-a-time approach seems much more reasonable.
One thing is clear though: Whatever happens, I will continue to support my players, my team, my colours once the tie is over.
May the best team win.
Have your say
I welcome and appreciate all respectful feedback.
For more news and opinion notes on Barcelona, follow Francesc Tomas at @BarcablogESPN and Facebook; 33,000 Cules have already joined.


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