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New DNA FC Video: Highlights from the big PLAYOFF WIN 2-1, over Kells FC Swoosh!
Awesome footage and highlights here folks. You can see how tight the match was and how DNA FC really had hang tough to get the win. Lots of great players out there on the field & some good looks at that here, a super killer game overall really.
Fall 2012 OPSL Playoffs from DNA FC on Vimeo.

It's now official–DNA FC will take on Kells FC Swoosh in Semifinal #1 of OPSL Playoffs!
The Fall 2012 OPSL Playoffs are upon us and the semifinals are now officially set. DNA FC will take on Kells FC Swoosh in the first semifinal on the night.
WHAT: OPSL Playoffs
WHEN: 6pm, Saturday, December 8th
WHERE: Buckman Field, Portland, Oregon
It will be the 3rd meeting between the clubs this season, this after both teams split their season series evenly (1-1). Both teams are coming into the playoffs with some momentum, Swoosh has been on a tear all season long and earned the #1 seed in the league. While DNA FC is riding in on a 4-match unbeaten streak. The level of play should be outstanding.
About DNA FC:
- DNA FC never-say-die attitude and a miracle turnaround season
The young men from DNA have come a heck-of-a-long ways. After (4) matches they had exactly zero points. They righted the ship and really improved every week. It was an amazing transformation, unlikely, but incredibly inspiring. The guys put in all the work necessary to get to the playoffs, even if the playoffs were once a distant dream after the rough start. They arrived.
The talk all week will be about remembering what got them there and keep on doing what they've been doing to stay in that groove.
About Swoosh:
- Kells Swoosh on a tear this season
Bulldozing through their opponents, Swoosh has displayed few weaknesses this season. They hit a mini-slump losing their bid for an undefeated season by losing to EMFC and DNA FC, they later bounced back and finished strong and claimed the #1 seed on points.
Should be some good footy played by these two familiar foes.
Stay tuned for more details. Moises
After earning their playoff spot, DNA FC rests up this weekend, readies for next weekend
This season is about the number (4) for DNA FC
→(4) consecutive seasons in-a-row DNA FC challenging for the OPSL Cup
Last season had a bittersweet end to a magnificent campaign, DNA FC missed the Championship game by only 1 measly point, many DNA FC players thought it could have been the strongest DNA rendition to date. That group faced a similar journey and was peaking at just the right time, winning their last game (8-1). That group didn't get the chance, this group does get the chance to go out and show it. This season, the playoffs are back and DNA has a lot to look forward to, mainly the ability to test themselves against the very best to see how far, how much they've improved as a group. It's going to be an exciting week in DNA land.
→(4) straight losses to begin the season
The early season blues were a tough stretch to live through for DNA. Accustomed to a certain level, standard of play, it was gut-wrenching to see all the decimating early season defensive injuries, offensive and defensive struggles, the losses piled up with this young group. It's easy to be a part of something when everything is going right, but when things aren't so easy, people reveal their true character, better or worse.
Some people piled on, thought they were better or could do it better, we said thank you and goodbye to them. Others cared and asked what was wrong? But there was only one way out, wasn't there and that much was clear to the club.
As a group when you go through something like that, your feet put to the fire like that every week; you find out who really is on the same side and willing to go back to the drawing board and put in the work in training as one group; you find out who really are the ones who make it about them. You also find out who can work with their backs to the wall and go into each match week-after-week as if it's their last and sacrifice for a collective goal.
We found out a lot about the character and resiliency of this group and it was great news! Overwhelmingly guys stuck with it! It was awesome to watch. Guys just cared, their effort went up week-after-week you saw improvement. Development. Different guys stepped up, guys sacrificed and just stuck with it, never said die, and here we are today, a massive turnaround that few thought possible except those that wear the DNA FC jersey and are our true fans.
Thank you to all for believing!
→(4) consecutive-game-unbeaten streak
That's not a typo. 3 clutch wins versus: PCU, Kells Swoosh, and champions IPS, plus a heroic draw on the road down in frigid Eugene. That has DNA FC feeling pretty optimistic heading into the playoffs, although the opponent is yet to be determined, they know if they play the same way they've been playing then they'll be in the game with a good chance to get it done.
Stay tuned. Moises
DNA FC Gearing up the Horsepower for Another Outstanding Season! Fall 2012 ahead!
There's little doubt, DNA FC is the hottest men's amateur soccer club in the Northwest.
How do we know this you might ask? Each and every season, as a team DNA reaches new super-tall-sky-scraper heights… the following keeps growing. Show up to any DNA FC match and even the opposition gets a little more juiced to play DNA, the fan base is awesome, turkey gobbling sounds and all!
There's just something about these DNA guys!
Largely, because DNA FC stays true and steadfast to the mission and values of the program, to develop exciting players, play amazing soccer and compete for the OPSL Championship each and every season. Progress every year. No player is bigger than the program, we only work with those that want to work. We also know it works. There's a track-record.
Not only does DNA FC play one of the most exciting brands of football, but they play in the DNA FC way: a style that we've all worked hard to develop. The players thrive-in the style and further develop their skills. As the V8 keeps rumbling we accomplish not only our team-wide goals, but proudly, guys are going on to success in college and the pros, hardly victims of our own success, new muscle and talent is called upon and added into the mix. That's the mark of a successful program.
DNA FC players thriving in college soccer programs all-over America & having a good run in the pros
Guys are turning pro and having success after having played for DNA FC, check out Ali Alnoaimi's recent success in the UAE Pro League and his debut in the Asian Cup. Other DNA FC players are reaching rocket blasting heights in their level of play in Colleges all because of hard work. Stay tuned for a College feature piece outlining the success of our DNA college contingent.
DNA FC a true United Nations…successes all the way from the U.S. State Department, to UCLA Law School, and OHSU Medical School to Intel and to the Portland Timbers Academy…and more success… all over.
DNA FC guys are absolutely top class and experiencing success in all walks of life. It's a great group of guys that have truly valued professionalism and have professional values in all walks of life. The hard-work on and off the field is paying off for DNA guys. DNA guys have goals in life outside of soccer but also remain passionate about the sport. Stay tuned for more coverage on this.
Team Accolades an Impressive Run-down
- Spring 2012: DNA FC beat every-single-team in the OPSL at least once.
- 3 seasons in-a-row DNA FC has either made the playoffsor narrowly missed out on the championship.
- Spring 2012: Missed Championship Final by 1-point .
- Fall 2011: Lost in semi-final playoffs to eventual champions.
- Spring 2011: Lost in the Championship Final after taking the lead.
- (31 points) in (19 games) over last 2-seasons.
- (50 points) over last 3-seasons (29 games).
- #1 scoring offense Fall 2011.
- Incredible 40 goals in 10 games.
- Out-scored the next closest team by a total of 7 goals.
- Best offensive single-season for a team over last 3 OPSL seasons.
- #2 scoring offense Spring 2012.
- 25 goals in 9 games.
- Excellent offensive production toughest schedule ever: each team played each other 3x.
- Top individual goal scorers last 2-consecutive-seasons in-a-row.
- 2 different players
- #2 overall team defense in league Spring 2012.
- 2nd least amount of goals allowed anchored by outstanding goalkeeping.
- (21 goals) allowed in 9 games.
- #2 in overall goal-differential (+4)
- It's all systems go these days for DNA FC!
Opposing managers love to sweet-talk DNA's progress but plot new ways to slow them down Read the rest of this entry
DNA FC just misses out on 2nd OPSL Championship Final
Saturday night June 23rd, Buckman Field, Portland, Oregon
By Moises Arellano
The Spring 2012 OPSL Season came to an electrifying end on Saturday night at Buckman Field, and in the process it also concluded DNA FC's Spring Season.
The match pitted two well-known and respected DNA FC rivals Ips Marathon vs. Kells FC Swoosh. The scenario was this: DNA FC needed arch-nemesis, Ips to win and thereby enable DNA FC to advance to the final (15 points) where in turn, they would then face that very same Ips team they needed to beat Swoosh. A little wacky, yes but the invitation to the final was a very real possibility on the night.
Before the match the standings looked like this:
1. Ips (16 points)
2. DNA FC (15 points)
3. Swoosh (14 points)
DNA FC found themselves at rest, proudly finishing their season with a solid, 8-0, win over PCU. The awkward part was being forced to wait, and half-heartedly cheer for their rivals for a 2nd win over Swoosh. DNA FC did their best to take it all-in as a group by going to watch the match first-hand. A good size contingent of DNA players were in attendance.
With Ips winning last week's next-to-last match over Swoosh, DNA had to hope they could repeat that effort, and set-up a the championship match against those same rivals in what would surely be a firecracker of a final. Any way you look at it, for DNA FC, it was nerve-racking have it all out of their control, but it was exciting.
The draw for Swoosh would also get them in, on the tie-breaker on head-to-head results, despite the even goal-differential. Based on last week's results, a Swoosh loss was the only way DNA FC would advance for a shot at the OPSL Cup. For 43 minutes it nearly happened.
Despite Ips' strong first 43 min. Swoosh takes control for good
It was easy to tell that Ips was trying their best to win, as early on they created tons of chances, tap-ins really, and Swoosh stemmed wave after wave of attack for 43 min. Swoosh scored off of a trademark counter-attack cross, header and that seemed to suck the life out of Ips. Seconds later it was halftime.
Swoosh saved the best performance of their season for the 2nd-half
It was quite a surgical display put on by Swoosh in the 2nd-half. Their gunners were all suited-up and put together some excellent buildup play and finished like the pros do. After the sublime free-kick by Ponce of Swoosh, it was all but over because that seemed to charge them up even more and scored a 3rd and 4th goal and had near misses on a couple more goals. Total control for Swoosh. Final 4-1.
The table finished in this order:
1. Swoosh (17 points)
2. Ips (16 points)
3. DNA FC (15 points)
Only 2 points separated 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, which clearly shows how ultra-competitive and insanely tough the OPSL Open Division is. It all came down to the last game even though DNA FC had a solid winning record (5-3) and (15 points), that's just tough. A bit unlucky.
DNA FC had a fantastic season, one proud club
There's nothing that can take away the fact that this was one of the best seasons of all-time for DNA FC Read the rest of this entry
DNA FC defeats OSSA U-18's, 7-4, in OPSL exhibition match!
Thursday May 31st, 2012, Buckman Field, Portland, Oregon.
By Moises Arellano
DNA FC defeated OSSA U-18's, 7-4, in a fun official OPSL exhibition match this past Thursday night at Buckman Field. OSSA features many different college bound players, meaning it was a great test for both teams to gauge their own levels and work off some rust. DNA FC has 2 very important league games coming up, starting this Saturday night, so the match proved great timing.
DNA FC scores 1st goal early–turns on auto-pilot, and pays for it
OSSA was up the task and proved to be tough competitors, even down early 1-0, they were quick and alert and took a 2-1 lead. Clearly a wake-up call for DNA FC, they were found scrambling to boost their effort but as the game wore on, you could see the rust peel away and it was evened 2-2 at the half.
DNA FC scores 4 goals in 2nd-half to take control
The 2nd half saw an improved DNA FC, really start to click and as they took a 7-2 lead. Seemingly the match had swung back in DNA FC's favor. The DNA players regained their form and put together some good-looking plays, they were looking like themselves again. Titi, Edson, AB and Jason all got in on the action. OSSA had some good play as well and were rewarded with 2 more goals, when they pounced on a couple of miscues, they alertly capitalized. Final score 6-4.
Up next: 8pm. Saturday night, Buckman Field, Portland, Oregon vs. IPS.
*Note: Special Wishes from DNA FC staff and players for inured OSSA Goalkeeper
On behalf of DNA FC, we wish you a speedy recovery and best wishes as you recover and rehab your injury. Injured during an accidental and brave collision with a DNA FC player on a 1v1 in the box, both players took an unfortunate blow. We always have our fingers crossed when these great athletes who put their body on the line have these type of accidental collisions. Stay up.
Major League Soccer's Portland Timbers humiliated at home by Cal FC, amateur club!
Thursday May 31, Jeld-Wen Field, Portland, Oregon
By Moises Arellano
In what has to be one of the biggest upsets in American sports, and one of the most humiliating losses in U.S. Soccer and Major League Soccer's history, Cal FC, a recently formed amateur team from the United States Adult Soccer Association, shocked the U.S. Soccer community and humiliated the Portland Timbers senior squad, beating them 1-0, in their own house. Mi casa, su casa. Right.
For the second time in a month, another amateur team has beat a Portland Timbers squad, last time it was PSA Elites beating a Timbers PDL (College) team though, this was the big boys, led by the 1.5 million dollar striker Kris Boyd (Former Glasgow Rangers, and all-time scorer) and veteran Captain Jack Jewsbury.
Yes, you read that right, a team from an equivalent league to the OPSL, but based in Southern California advances well into the U.S. Open Cup, and now earn the right to play at the Seattle Sounders, and that's largely because Cal FC doesn't even have a field to call their own, and probably play at a local park or high school like many amateur clubs. The Timbers also now miss out on a dream match-up with rival Seattle, and an assured big home pay-day, surely Jeld-Wen would have been a packed and a rocking madhouse with fans of both NW clubs salivating for that derby.
It's hard to find an equivalent to this ordeal in other American pro sports leagues, but it would be safe to say and wouldn't be hard to imagine given the lack of effort from some overpaid pros we've all sometimes witnessed; say the Portland Trailblazers–who have also distinguished themselves lately with putrid play on occasion. That if presented with a similar match-up of a hungrier and well-organized team of discarded and overlooked up and comers, playing with purpose and heart, that they too, may have also have folded as easily as toilet paper as they've actually done since the legendary closer Brandon Roy retired.
But that's where Soccer is different. And it would probably behoove U.S. Soccer and MLS (blushing) to promote this win for Cal FC and to actually provide other high-level amateur leagues like the OPSL with some form of support–from equipment to financial support–to promote the sport and hope the next Messi or Ronaldo is being nurtured in leagues like the OPSL, busily training, and lurking, and ready to be spotted in one of these type of matches; and to not bury this upset as some sort of excused filled-hiccup, and to actually tout this as the different and accessible nature of MLS compared to other sports leagues. It takes guts to play against amateurs, it's a shame other leagues don't try it. Surely, there is also a talented local player even in Portland that's fallen through the MLS cracks. A lot to be learned here.
Need more proof see: PSA Elites, and Cal FC.
In truth, this is even more of an upset Cinderella story than an NCAA Tourney #16 seed beating a #1 seed (which has never happened by the way) because those teams play on a largely even playing field (ahem) regulated by a strict governing body and strict eligibility rules and every one of those teams and players operates on a scholarship system and get to train every day in their very own gyms and own weight rooms, and walk around as big-men on their respective campuses and even have a cheering squad. Heck, they even can afford their own uniforms and equipment with their own school name on it.
Let's put this in perspective for a second. The flagship professional soccer team of Oregon, from-youth-to-the-pros, the one with the fancy digs, with a madly passionate, loyal and rabid fans (I raise my hands there) that gets paid to fly all across the nation in jets to play other MLS teams, even get to be on T.V. and get paid to practice at a multi-million dollar brand spanking new private practice facility and get paid to have their daily choice of uniforms to wear, to kick brand new balls, have trainers, and dress in shiny bright new cleats galore. Yes they lost to a start-up group amateurs who don't even have a home stadium, and who until last night played in left-over–donated Chicago Fire uniforms from a few seasons ago. You read that right, they played in hand-me downs until last night, that read "Fire" on them, like well amateur teams sometimes do hoping to look famous.
Yet, it did happen, an amateur team beat the Timbers in their own stadium in front of their own fans (5,000+)
More eyebrow raising than all of that, is the Timbers have their very own pick of the litter with literally tens-of-thousands of talented players to select from all over the nation and world, also charging hundreds of eager players $150 for just the right to even have a tryout.
The Timbers have searched many different continents for their guys from the West African Coast, to the jungles of Colombia to the creme de la creme of NCAA D1, and then onto the very expensive highlands of Scotland. They have their dudes.
The problem is somehow the amateur team ended up with all the players with any heart. Fingers will be pointed at the very top places but it's hard to imagine a pro-player not having the heart and competitive desire to put an amateur team away in their own place.
As written here before. Amateur teams face all kinds of obstacles, from even securing practice time and space, working around people's busy schedules, school, work, family obligations. Not to mention equipment and sponsorship.
One thing a good amateur team from a great league like the OPSL doesn't lack is heart. Whether its DNA FC, or Cal FC. You can't teach heart. Maybe it's because we all do face those obstacles that we're better off for it and play and teach the game for the right reasons even when it pours rain on us as it tends to do in Oregon, and perhaps that's why the soccer gods smiled and the sun shines on all us amateurs, for once. Today.
Best of luck to Cal FC against the Sounders, but there's nothing amateur about continuing to win with heart. Not sure if your riding a bus to Seattle, carpooling or flying coach, but keep on doing what your doing.
DNA FC comes through with another great win, 5-3 over PCU!
Sunday May 13, 2012. Buckman Field, Portland, Oregon.
By Moises Arellano
As has been mentioned here before, DNA FC brings excitement to every OPSL match, win or lose–in this case they opened it up for a 5-3 win–the fans were treated to quite a show. The fans left sun drenched 80 degree Buckman Field (biggest crowd of the season) happy, and nodding their heads, said one loyal fan, "If it was easy it wouldn't be as exciting for the fans, all the goals make it fun."
DNA FC and PCU competed for 90 minutes
As was expected DNA FC had their hands full all night long with a tough and resilient PCU squad, that although was coming off some tough losses, competed until the final whistle. The final score was 5-3 but it doesn't tell the story. DNA FC raced out to a 2-0 early lead only to blow it after PCU tied it 2-2, and that was the halftime score.
Goals by Manu and Jeff got DNA FC rocking early on
Manu and Jeff have been excellent contributors all season long, whether on the field or off the field, they've exemplary and it was nice to see them rewarded. Raymond Fry III, got a great run going down the wing and Manu slammed home the finish. Jeff later joined in on the action and worked a good shot corner pocket shot past the keeper. 2-0 DNA FC.
PCU gets PK that gets them going
Once PCU were awarded a penalty kick, it seemed to energize them. They took advantage of the momentum and quickly tied it at 2-2.
Total DNA FC team effort in the 2nd half
The second period, saw DNA FC once again, push the nitro button and go up 4-2, with Edson weaving some magic in the box. Titi Martinez then blasted the 4th home. PCU then shaved the lead to 4-3, and once again it was cardiac arrest time; hold on to your seat stuff for DNA FC and its fans, as it was pretty evident the season was on the line. The 3 points were vital, everyone knew it.
Luckily for DNA FC, their defense put in a massive effort and put out all the fires. DNA shot stopper Edwin was called on to make some dramatic saves, some clutch stops, and Pierce, Tyber, Cabrera, Daniel and Jeff sniffed out the attacks to keep things in order.
Titi capped a great effort with decisive goals to seal the victory
PCU nearly tied it several times, but just in the nick of time, Titi Martinez hammered home the 5th goal and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Read the rest of this entry
Congrats to the Eastside Timbers – U18 OPL State Cup Champions!
Congratulations to the Eastside Timbers, newly crowned champions of the U-18 division of the OPL State Cup. DNA FC's, Danny Garcia and Eric Ursua play their youth ball with Eastside and starred in the victory.
The Eastside Timbers defeated the OSSA Green in a very tense and hard fought match 1-0, as they scored early and held on tough. The OSSA Green hit the cross-bar late and gave it their all but there can only be one champion.
There was a big crowd on hand at the state cup to support both teams, and several DNA FC players and coaches were there cheering them on. The sky is the limit for these young men as they have not only had success at the youth level but are now seeing a lot of success as they make the transition to playing with top-level-adult players in the OPSL.
It is great to see that hard work they have put in, with the DNA FC program, has tangible benefits, measurable development, and was very evident… You could really see it on the field as their confidence and experience was noticeable; it also showed on their smiles as the boys hoisted the giant and shiny state cup trophy. When "Danny Boy" was asked what his next goal would be, he said, "To now win the OPSL Cup." It seems that's what winners do, set their sights on the next. Impressive answer for an 18 year old.
We look forward to watching these boys seek success in college or the pros one day. Congrats to all involved!
DNA FC knocks off OPSL Champions in convincing fashion! 3-2 win, with total team effort!
Saturday April 28th, Buckman Field, Portland, Oregon
By Moises Arellano
There's been a lot of outstanding DNA FC teams over the last few seasons, but this version of DNA FC, let's just call them the "Unit", has been the most rewarding collective group to be around, to see them grow week-by-week, their work ethic, their professionalism and team-centered spirit–it's a blast to watch them play.
A very rewarding bunch indeed
Forget the record through today. There's been some tough results despite some excellent play this season, it makes a lot of sense to call this season a learning season or a rebuilding season but don't tell that to this group, who feel like they've caught lightning in a bottle. They're gelling at just the perfect time and are now hitting on all cylinders.
These DNA FC guys may not only have the highest upside, top-to-bottom, but more importantly they're a total-team, the coaching staff has seen them grow through hard work and perseverance, and now that's flourishing in full-bloom–make that full boom–with a full-throttle performance, and a convincing 3-2 win over Ips.
Portand, Oregon bore witness to a symphony concerto on a beautiful Saturday night for footy
DNA FC never relinquished the lead, through good attacking play and gutsy defending, and never gave up, playing for each other, playing as a unit, more importantly as a true club, they largely bossed this entire encounter.
Every good team has their "bogey" team and for DNA FC, nothing more needs to be said, this opposition had beat us in the Championship Final and knocked us out of the playoffs 2 seasons in a row. Until as a club they got this particular monkey off their backs, there would always be whispers that DNA FC weren't complete, that something was missing, that they couldn't be the best until they beat the best.
Some recent battles versus these foes have been nasty bloody affairs, seemingly with DNA FC always waking up wondering where it went wrong. No more. That's now ancient history and the sky is the limit for DNA FC, the players know it and they deserve it because they truly earned it.
In previous meetings versus our rivals, DNA FC would play sometimes perfect games and somehow it would unravel and they'd find a way to lose. Other times, they'd get a well-deserved thumping. Other times still, they'd fall victims to the emotional mind games, trickery, play acting, and let the dirty play throw the team for a loop. It's kind of funny looking back now, as a program DNA FC now just laughs it all off, as their desperation, and with a quick shake of the head keeps chugging along, going about DNA's own tasks.
True unit-true team
Everyone in the lineup, from the Goalkeeper on up played as a team. The defense was sharp, the midfield was in tune and the forwards were on task. It was a true unit.
Thomas and Manu were spectacular as the forwards, and their efforts were rewarded early on as Thomas broke through and drilled home for a powerful finish, a great effort, everyone was pumped up and ready to continue. One problem.
Center official calls off goal for 12-men on the field
As somebody who's been around the sport for a while, that was a totally bizarre situation for everyone involved. The officials explained this situation well. Coach took the blame, everyone quickly moved on to the next. The DNA FC guys said to themselves okay, "let's score again." And sure enough, this time with 11-men on the field they decided to score again, the guys weren't even fazed, they put their minds to it, done. Thomas drilled another goal in, his 2nd in minutes, assisted by A.B., 1-0 to DNA FC, this time for real. They'd never look back.
A.B. did a wonderful job pulling the strings in the middle and was also rewarded with a nice goal. The DNA FC defense lead by Cabrera was everywhere, completely shutting down anybody that would run at them. It was masterful team defense from everyone on the field, a unit. Ips did get 2 goals somehow, both in a couple of scrambles but you just got the feeling DNA FC would quickly focus and take care of business. They did just that.
The guys linked the passes, and Edson broke away on long spirited run, Read the rest of this entry


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Blogger: Sarah Newton, Youth Project Officer WildSquare is the RSPB's new children's nature offering. It is a national bi-monthly survey aimed at helping children to discover the fascinating nature on their doorstep without being bamboozled by technical terms, tricky identifications or...
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Youth Participation - Lessons from Malaysia!
Ross Watson, RSPB Operations Team Leader at Abernethy National Nature Reserve, is about to go on the trip of a lifetime. Find out about his journey to Malaysia for the World Youth Foundation Conference. From Abernethy to the Rainforest This is something of a first for me - I have never written...
26 Nov 2012
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Birds of Prey fly into a school near you!
Faye Strange
Well, I've mentioned already that there are some new projects in the pipeline, and here's one of them! The Save birds of prey appeal is currently being rolled out to schools and Wildlife Explorer clubs, and is free for anybody interested to use with their classes, clubs or groups. If...
7 Sep 2011
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RSPB Kelvingrove: Glasgow's schoolchildren get creative
Glasgow's schoolchildren have been celebrating Scotland's amazing wildlife with an art competition organised by RSPB Scotland. Drawings, painting and sculptures were created as part of the RSPB's annual Big Schools' Birdwatch (which this year runs from 16-30 January) and all...
13 Jan 2012
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Create a home for wildlife
Faye Strange
What wildlife lives in the grounds of your school/home/club? Do you provide any safe, comfortable homes for them? Wildlife homes can be a really attractive feature, and may also be a use for that neglected corner that you don't quite know what to do with. They could also make an ideal project to...
10 Oct 2011
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You can still take part!
Faye Strange
It's the start of the second week of the Big Schools' Birdwatch , and here's ten good reasons for you still to take part... You can request your fabulous free resource pack right up until the 01 February The snow has (mostly) all gone, so this will hopefully encourage more birds...
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Outside spaces
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So you've got your classroom all sorted, you've labelled the drawers, dusted the books and changed your displays, but have you thought about the space outside your window? The grounds of schools can sometimes be damp and dismal places, with little reason for cheer. However, I know some...
19 Sep 2011
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New school year, new plans...?
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Here in the Youth and Education team we are working really hard on some brilliant new resources which will be coming your way throughout the year (more updates to follow!). However, we already have a wealth of existing resources that you may or may not know about, so please have a look if you haven't...
12 Sep 2011
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Now here's a good idea!
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As Schools Project Officer, based in the Birmingham Office, it's always encouraging when I hear from schools in the West Midlands about the fantastic things they have been inspired to do to help wildlife. It only takes a simple activity like a bird or bug survey to open children's eyes to the...
6 Oct 2011
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Big Schools' Birdwatch is back!
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It's that time of year again! We've just opened our Big Schools' Birdwatch 2012 web pages for you to have a look at, and to register for next year's event. What is Big Schools' Birdwatch? I'm sure many of you visiting this blog may not have heard of the Big Schools'...
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Did you know we cater for pre-school children? We have all kinds of work going on for early years, from Little Schools' Birdwatch , resources , and field teaching for early years groups. South Essex Marshes have their own pre-school group, encouraging young children to get hands-on with nature...
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Embrace the Night Eternal: Envy Chronicles, Book 2by Colleen Gleason
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—New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh
Exciting newcomer Joss Ware brings real heat to the post-apocalypse, with a sensational series of paranormal romance adventures featuring five sexy male survivors with astonishing abilities who are now humankind's final hope. Embrace the Night Eternal is Joss Ware's second spellbinding excursion into the world of chaos and darkness—following her sensational debut, Beyond the Night—providing exceptional entertainment and sizzling satisfaction for fans of Suzanne Brockmann, Alyssa Day, Lara Adrien, and Keri Arthur.
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Envy Chronicles Book Two Simon and Sage must go to Sage's homeplace to find information left behind by Remington Truth. The catch, Falling Creek is a settlement bent on repopulating the devastated world by strict breeding policies. Sage must be married to return and avoid being thrust upon some man with who-knows-how-many other wives. During their stay, Simon reveals that he gained a power in the Sedona caves as well. Sage also discovers his past when a Stranger recognizes him from the past. Narration: Sebastian Fields does wonders with accents and dialects. He employs a reading narration utilizing accents instead of an acting narration with different voices. If you're looking for a story with action, fun awkwardness, a bit of angst and love, this is the book for you!
The hero of this book is Simon, one of the guys who came out of a cave 50 years after the world went through a catastrophic change, having not aged at all and having picked up some special powers. Simon was a bad ass bodyguard/enforcer for a mob kingpin in his former life. While most of the guys morn the loss of family and friends, Simon sees this as a second chance to have a better life where he doesn't have to kill and intimidate. He starts to think he might have a chance to be with the beautiful and intelligent computer-geek Sage Corrigan, but fears he'll just hurt her if she finds out about his past. Sage spends most of her time working with the ancient computers that the survivors are trying to cobble together into a new network. When an opportunity comes up to expand the network to her old settlement, she volunteers herself and Simon to go. The only hitch is they have to pretend to be married. This is a great series about a post-apocalyptic world. Who caused the disasters? Where did the zombie-like gangas come from, and why are they searching for Remington Truth? Each book answers more of the questions, but brings up many more.
Book 2 in the series and my favorite. This is a great series
My Review: Simon was the odd-man-out from the group of men that emerged from that cave in Sedona after 50 years. He was not part of the hiking group. No, he had gone in there to die. Simon was a bodyguard to a mafia crime boss, addicted to drugs and alcohol, and completely disgusted with where his life had led him. He was being chased by henchmen when he stumbled into the cave and had accepted that he was going to die...in fact, was ready for it. When he woke up 50 years later, he decided that this was his chance at a new beginning. No one from this group knows about his past and he is determined to make up for all the bad that he has done. I didn't realize until I got to reflecting on this book for my review, but there is something really different about these books that I really like. While the books do change POV's between both the hero and heroine, you definitely get a LOT more into the psyche of the heroes. I love that!!! Simon is infatuated/intrigued with Sage, but so is Theo, and Simon has a personal rule not to tread on another man's property, so as far as he is concerned, Sage is completely off-limits. That becomes much more difficult to maintain when he is suddenly posing as her husband in a commune that believes it is their responsibility to re-populate the world. Even if there were not the barrier of Theo in the relationship, Simon knows that he is not good enough for Sage. He has blood on his hands... a lot of it and, regardless of who he is today, nothing changes that fact. I loved Simon's character. Regardless of his past, he is a good man who is trying to make up for his past sins. His sense of integrity and honor is so incredibly high. He has a very strong and rigid self-discipline which tells you just how hard his life has been up to now. He wants Sage with an ache that is palpable, but he refuses to give in. He gave his word to Theo that he would keep her safe and whole and he fully plans to do that. Sage is an interesting character. She's an innocent that has grown up in a really different world. I found it funny about how perplexed she became with Theo's advances because she truly thinks of him as a brother. That doesn't mean that she is dismissive of his attention because she definitely is not...she's just not quite sure what to do with it. What she does know is that Simon's kisses affect her in a totally different way than Theo's do. This was another fabulous installment in this series. Simon & Sage together are so explosive. The climatic scene between the two of them was nothing short of beautiful. There were several times throughout this book where I was gasping and dh was laughing about how I was reacting to the twists/turns of the story/suspense...that's when you know it's good! ;o)
Although the world is not what he remembers having undergone the change five decades ago when he and friends (Dr. Elliot, Quint, Wyatt, and Fence) were trapped in a cave near Sedona without aging, Simon Japp still feels guilty for what he did back then. Still he and his buddies struggle to adjust as they battle the evil Strangers and the deadly Ganga. Elliot having found Jade (see Beyond the Night) is doing the best in their new compound Envy once called Vegas. Sage Corrigan was born after the "change," but like Simon has a nasty past that haunts her. To survive she and her cohorts at Envy need information on their enemy the Cult of Atlantis and the mysterious Remington Truth. What they know leads to Falling Creek, the last place Sage wants to return to; but she knows she is only one who can get inside along with her pretend husband Simon. The setting in Awakening Heroes makes the tale as the futuristic world of Ware feels genuine with references back to the old world and the mysterious malevolent Strangers and the Ganga enhance that eerie feeling. Through the flawed lead couple, readers learn more about the post apocalyptic America. Simon and Sage are a wonderful pairing as their respective past psychologically intrudes on the mission and on a future together. Joss Ware is two for two with this terrific urban fantasy. Harriet Klausner


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AIBA Rejects Protests of Both Karneyeu and Larduet
LONDON — Siarhei Karneyeu lingered in the ring after his Olympic heavyweight loss, crying and shaking his head in disbelief after his clutching, holding opponent got a narrow victory.
When Cuba's Jose Larduet fell victim to a similar decision about 15 minutes later, the Belarusian came back up the fighters' tunnel and intercepted Larduet on the way out of the ring, holding up Larduet's hand as the real winner.
Both Karneyeu and Larduet felt cheated by their opponents' clutch-and-grab tactics in the Olympic boxing tournament Sunday night, but amateur boxing's governing body disagreed.
After Belarus and Cuba immediately protested the losses, AIBA swiftly conducted reviews Sunday night, rejecting both protests about 90 minutes after the last bout.
Azerbaijan's Teymur Mammadov beat Karneyeu on a tiebreaker despite constantly tying up Karneyeu in the second half of the fight, and Italy's Clemente Russo beat Larduet 12-10 with a similar strategy to close the first round of quarterfinal bouts at the London Games.
Mammadov and Russo are hardly the first heavyweights in boxing history to make up for their exhaustion or skill deficiencies by holding, but the referees in their bouts didn't deem the holding severe enough to penalize them.
Their opponents strongly disagreed — and their protests seemed to have significant precedent in a tournament that already features two overturned results by AIBA. It overturned the result of Indian welterweight Krishan Vikas' victory over Errol Spence of the U.S. team, determining Vikas committed nine unpenalized holding fouls in the final round alone.
Let them hold and hug, its a part of the game. It was ok for Robert Guererro to hug /hold Aydin for 90% of the fight but when the amateurs are doing it, its horrible??Comment by Russian Crushin on 08-06-2012
Feel so bad for both of them. Rob of years of workComment by mspiegelo on 08-06-2012
These blatant robberies were clear examples of why the AIBA is a complete joke. These were even worse than the Errol Spence case. The Italian and the Azerbaijani should have been DQ'd- no question. Olympic boxing IS A JOKE.Post a Comment - View More User Comments (3)


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Welcome to VideoGamer.com's top racing games of All Time, a list of the best videogames, generated by editorial reviews and popularity on the site. Here's a look at our favourites...
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Need For Speed
Slow, boring, and rarely challenging, Need For Speed is a serious misstep.
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Ivory Tower has made a game that is legitimately bad in so many ways, yet made me, somewhat compulsively, want to keep playing.
Codemasters continues to mix thrilling driving with a distinct lack of ways to race, resulting in a disappointing new-gen debut for Formula One.
Need For Speed Rivals
Excellent driving mechanics and visuals are sadly hindered by too many major issues.
Trials Fusion: Awesome Level Max
Awesome Level Max includes some excellent action that is worth the price tag if you're itching for some more Trials Fusion, but sadly the Awesome Adventure isn't nearly as expansive or interesting.
Finally the game it promised to be at launch, DriveClub is one of the most exciting racers available on PS4.
Project CARS
It's been a long road to release, but Project Cars delivers.
Trackmania Turbo
Competing against friends to fastest times is going to be a bit of an addiction, again like Trials, and for only £25 I can't see many reasons not to give Trackmania Turbo a whirl.
DiRT Rally
DiRT Rally, then, isn't a true successor to the DiRT series you might know and love, but it's a better rally experience if you're willing to put in the work.
Trials Fusion
A melding of the established template and something just new enough, RedLynx's creation is a wonderful thing.
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OSHA National News Release
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National News Release USDL [02-579]
October 7, 2002
Contact: Frank Meilinger
Phone: (202) 693-1999
WASHINGTON -- A new Spanish language publication, OSHA: ¡Listos para ayudarle! (OSHA: Ready to Help You!), is the newest piece in a growing number of programs and products intended to help Spanish-speaking employers and employees reduce injuries, illnesses, and death on the job.
"We continue to be troubled by the high fatality rate among Hispanic and Latino workers," said Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao. "That is why is our Hispanic Outreach Task Force is continuing to find more and better ways to reach Spanish speaking workers and employers with information that can help save their lives. We think we have made some progress in the construction industry, but we need to expand our efforts in other areas."
OSHA's new brochure, which explains the various services, programs and tools that agency offers, is part of a growing effort to reach Spanish speaking workers and employers. Other products include a Spanish language web site, www.osha.gov/as/opa/spanish/; new data collection efforts to pinpoint safety and health problems among non-English-speaking employees and employers; and a Spanish language options for OSHA's toll-free help line, 1-800-321-OSHA. The agency also offers training classes in Spanish in some parts of the country and works with community organizations to improve outreach efforts.
"The disproportionately high number of work-related deaths suffered by non-English -- speaking-including Hispanic -- workers is of grave concern to us. These workers are among the most vulnerable in America," said OSHA Administrator John L. Henshaw. "One of the major issues in improving safety of workers is communicating in a language they understand. Publications like our new one help us reach more employers and workers with our safety and health message."
OSHA established its Hispanic Outreach Task Force last year after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a disturbing increase in the fatality rate among Hispanic workers. New data from BLS, released on Sept. 25, 2002, showed that the fatality rate for Hispanic workers increased by nine percent in 2001. But the higher numbers reflected deaths in the services and agriculture industries, rather than in construction as in prior years.
The new Spanish-language brochure is available on OSHA's website at www.osha.gov under Publications. Or call 1-800-321-OSHA for a printed copy.
The text of this news release is available on the OSHA website at http://www.osha.gov. Information on this release will be made available to sensory impaired individuals upon request. (202) 693-1999.
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A law that makes chemical castration compulsory for those who abuse children under the age of 15 passed by the Moldovan Parliament in early March is just the latest step taken in a region where the debate on pedophilia and society's answer to it is taking shape every day.
The legislators in Kishinev argued they wanted to avoid turning their country into a haven for those looking for sex tourism, after a dramatic rise in pedophilia cases over the last years. But the Council of Europe criticised the move.
"The Council of Europe Anti-torture Committee (CPT) has stated in its reports that, as a matter of principle, anti-androgen treatment should only be given on a voluntary basis and following a thorough psychiatric and medical assessment. As with any medical treatment, the prior free and informed written consent of the person concerned should be obtained. These individuals should be able to withdraw consent at any time. No person should be put under pressure to accept anti-androgen treatment," the council said in a statement released to SES Türkiye.
A similar debate flared in Romania last summer after a tragic case in the southwestern town of Jimbolia, where a 10-year-old girl was sexually assaulted and then killed by a neighbour. In November, the Romanian Senate approved a bill that calls for chemical castration of a pedophile sentenced for a crime committed under aggravated circumstances. Once released from prison, the pedophile would be monitored via a GPS device for a period of time determined by the judge. The bill must still be approved by the lower chamber.
"Pedophilia can turn into a phenomenon. The current punishments in force are not enough anymore; they no longer produce the expected results; thus the need for alternative punishments," Stefan Pirpiliu, the Democrat-Liberal lawmaker who submitted the draft law on chemical castration to parliament, told SES Türkiye. "At the same time, such punishments will, in time, temper the excess of using children in human trafficking," he said.
As for criticism about encroaching on human rights, Pirpiliu thinks things will change in time. "They have to be aware that disappearance of internal borders in Europe leads to new social phenomena. In time, the international forums will think differently, while such laws will improve and end up in a common European law," he said.
In Turkey, a draft was submitted in February 2011 by a group of deputies from the ruling AK Party. It called for the chemical castration of pedophiles and rapists by prescribing forcible administration of testosterone-reducing medication to reduce sexual activity. According to the draft law, a first rape offence will be punished with a prison term. If the offence is repeated, the chemical castration process will be initiated.
But this proposal, having caused some controversy about whether it is a violation of human rights, did not garner much support and has since been dropped from the agenda. Lawyer and women's rights activist Hulya Gulbahar does not agree with any punishment against the integrity of the human body. "This is not a healthy decision," she said to SES Türkiye. "The solution of this problem is in the removal of all violence-producing mechanisms in the social structure."
According to Gulbahar, the pedophile offenders should be treated medically and psychologically when required, while the other offenders should be imprisoned. "As long as the welfare state is weakening, there will be much less desire to finance the treatment of such illnesses through public funds, which push authorities to use such methods," she explained.
Still, according to Professor Ersi Abaci Kalfoglu, Turkey's first professor of forensic genetics and founder of the country's first rape crisis centre, it is a medical measure consisting of hormone treatments that can be stopped at any time. "In light of concrete evidence, it is generally accepted that the rape offences are crimes that are usually recurring for the second time," Kalfoglu told SES Türkiye, acknowledging that such chemical measures can remove the desire to commit such sex crimes again.
"However, it is of utmost importance that relevant authorities take get the consent of the offender, otherwise it would be harmful to human rights," she said.
In Serbia, a rape case involving two minors in February prompted politicians to seek amendments to the Criminal Law and the introduction of chemical castration. "We object to dialogue on voluntary castration which is the practice in some European countries because anyone who rapes should not have the right to be asked about castration," Branislav Lecic, president of the Christian Democratic Party, told SES Türkiye.
In the meantime, the Serbian Ministry of Justice is working on other amendments which will allow the registration of pedophiles and rapists. This evidence will help the police and social welfare centres to supervise their behaviour after serving a prison sentence. "Experts will monitor the potential danger of the repetition of this crime and take measures to prevent it," Slobodan Homen, state secretary with the Ministry of Justice, explained to SES Türkiye.
A similar measure is envisaged in Macedonia. The names of 68 Macedonian citizens convicted of sexual assault on children will be published on the internet. In January, parliament adopted the Law for a special registry of pedophiles, giving the authorities three months to prepare the list. The registry will contain photos and all personal data of the convicted pedophiles. The government expects that this list will give a strong boost to the fight against pedophilia in the country.
Menekse Tokyay in Istanbul, Biljana Pekusic in Belgrade and Biljana Lajmanovska in Skopje contributed to this report.
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Paediatric Dentistry
The 2 year full time degree is approved as part of the training programme in paediatric dentistry by the SAC (Specialist Advisory Committee) in Paediatric Dentistry for those in possession of a training number awarded by the Postgraduate Dental Dean for Scotland.
Entry requirements
- A Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree or equivalent primary dental qualification is required.
- Minimum of 2 years' postgraduate experience.
- Attainment of the University of Edinburgh language requirements.
- Provide evidence of funding for the course.
- All successful applicants to the programme must undergo a criminal record check prior to commencing studies.
- Completion of occupational health clearance to undergo exposure prone procedures prior to being allowed to treat patients.
This programme is designed to provide education, clinical training and research experience in the discipline of paediatric dentistry.
The syllabus includes the following topics:
- Examination of the child patient
- Management of Anxious Children and Adolescents
- Dental Caries and Periodontal Disease in Children and Adolescents
- Restorative Management of the Primary Dentition;
- Examination, Diagnosis, Management and Treatment of Oro-Dental Trauma
- Advanced Restorative Dentistry for Children and Adolescents
- Management of Medically, Physically and Intellectually Compromised Children and Adolescents
- Paediatric Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Surgery
- Basic principles of orthodontics
- Comprehensive Treatment Planning for Children and Adolescents
- Research methods, basic statistics, Critical Appraisal, Clinical Governance and Clinical Audit
Learning outcomes
Students will develop their knowledge and skills in all aspects of paediatric dentistry, including diagnosis, treatment planning, clinical skills and all aspects of patient management. The postgraduate will be able to complete a supervised piece of research and will show an understanding of research methodology and data analysis with the ability to reflect on the outcome and report results appropriately.
How you will be taught
The degree course commences with an introductory programme of lectures, seminars and rehearsal or procedures in the clinical skills laboratory. This is followed by five structured terms in Year 1 and Year 2, encompassing the clinical care of patients, seminars, journal clubs and trauma discussion groups.
A supervised research dissertation is completed during the degree course. The research investigation enables the student to demonstrate the application of scientific method to a problem which is of relevance to paediatric dentistry. The research report will typically be between 15,000 and 20,000 words. Current and past research interests include material science, efficiency of light curing units, fissure sealants, caries epidemiology and diagnosis and cleft care.
How you will be assessed
A clinical skills examination will be held at the conclusion of the four week introductory period based in the clinical skills laboratory. This examination must be passed to allow the postgraduate student to treat patients on the paediatric clinic.
Assessments in written and oral formats are held at the end of each module and at the end of the first and second year. The examination must be passed at the end of the first year to allow progression to the second year of study.
There are written and oral examinations in the summer of the second year. Students are required to submit three fully documented cases describing the management of paediatric patients during training. . The research dissertation is submitted during June/July of the second year and defended at an oral examination in August of that year. Progress to the dissertation component is conditional on a good performance in continuous assessment and examinations at the first attempt.
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- Mrs A Busuttil-Naudi
Senior Clinical Lecturer/Honorary Consultant
- Dr J Foley
Senior Clinical Lecturer/Honorary Consultant
- Mrs E M Roebuck
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Jenn (Jenn Harris) and Matt (Matthew Wilkas) are best friends from college who are now in their thirties. Single by choice, Jenn spends her days teaching hot yoga and running errands for her boss. Matt suffers from comic-book writer's block and can't get over his ex-boyfriend. They decide to fulfill a youthful promise to have a child together... the old-fashioned way. Can they navigate the serious and unexpected snags they hit as they attempt to get their careers and dating lives back on track in preparation for parenthood? "Gayby" is an irreverent comedy about friendship, growing older, sex, loneliness, and the family you choose.
Oct 09, 2012
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- Starring - Jenn Harris, Matthew Wilkas, Mike Doyle, Anna Margaret Hollyman, Jack Ferver
- Directed by - Jonathan Lisecki
- Distributed by - Wolfe Releasing
- MPAA Rating - Unrated


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Great Educational Letter Game
By VeeKaloose
from Wilmette, IL
About Me Education Oriented, Parent Of Two Or More Children, Stay At Home Parent, Working Parent
Comments about Educational Insights Fridas Fruit Fiesta Game™:
Great game! My 4 and a half year old loved to play it and it's great for learning and matching letters. He did get a little frustrated with the game because you do have to pay attention to play, but as a parent that tells me he's actually learning! I think as he gets more used to the letters and rules of the game it'll be a great hit!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Great game for letter recognition and fine motor development
By Eat.Play.Love
from Red Bluff, CA
About Me Education Oriented, Parent Of Two Or More Children, Teacher, Working Parent
My toddler just turned 4 and this game has really helped him expand his letter recognition. I love that the game is simple enough that my 6 year old can set it up and play it with him. The entire game fits perfectly inside the box and is super easy to clean up and set up - no tiny pieces to lose. Each player uses the triple spinner and then uses the bird (like tongs) to pick up a letter that is on their card. The triple spinner was a little confusing at first, but my kids quickly learned to spin all three and decide which one to use. I also love that the tongs help with fine motor development.
Great Learning Game
By Sis
from Grayslake, Il
About Me Education Oriented, Parent Of Two Or More Children, Working Parent
Great teaching game! My 4 year old son loved it and understood how to play!
Fun Letter Learning!
By Lea H
from Waverly, IA
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Frida's Fruit Fiesta Game™
Fun and challenging
By Desirae
from Chicago, IL
About Me Parent Of Two Or More Children
This game is fun and challenging. It was intended for my 4 year old but my 8 year old loves to play it too. My kids love the idea of 3 spinners and having multiple choices. It definitely required adult help but my kids understood the directions.
Fun, colorful game for letter recognition
By Mom on the Go
About Me Education Oriented, Parent Of Two Or More Children
My 5 year old can already read, and she loves reinforcing her knowledge of letters with this game! I have an almost 3 year old, and so he is sometimes my helper. It has sparked his interest in letters, even though he is too young to play by himself. We have several Educational Insights games and this is definitely our current favorite.
Fun for everyone!
By Lauren G2
from Winfield, IL
About Me Education Oriented, Working Parent
This game was a lot of fun. My almost 3 year old and 4 year old were both able to play. It reinforces letter recognition. They loved the game pieces and played together well. Highly recommend!
My son's favorite game!
By Jay
from Chicago
My four-year-old loves this game. We own many games from this company, but this may be his favorite. The first day we had it, he played it six or seven times. It is great for letter recognition, problem solving, spatial awareness, decision making, so much good stuff! A great thing is that it is pretty quick to play -- so we can do a quick round or we can settle in and play several games in a row. I am definitely going to buy this as a gift for other kids in our life!
Love it!
By Nessnjacks
from Charleston, WV
About Me Outdoor Enthusiast
My son, age 4, and I really enjoy this game! Great for learning alphabet, turn taking, and even fine motor skills when using the toucan to pick up letters! Great game!
Fridas Fruit Fiesta Game
By NF
from Kansas
I received this game for free from educational insights to review and since my son already knows his letters, I thought he might be a little bored by it, but he, along with my older daughter, actually really enjoyed it. I gave it 4 stars because there was 1 part of the instructions that I found a bit confusing, so we just kind of "winged" it, but the kids really enjoyed it, and it did reinforce skills they already knew. It also encouraged the development of fine motor dexterity, turn-taking, and sportsmanship. (As a parent, I especially appreciated that the letters came pre-inserted in the little nests, requiring no set-up.) We have played it several times since it came. The letter cards are 2-sided, ensuring multiple variations to the game-play as well.


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Robert Chambers
On August 26, 1986, Jennifer Levin is found dead in New York City's Central Park less than two hours after she was seen leaving a bar on the city's Upper East Side with Robert Chambers. The tall, handsome Chambers was soon arrested and charged with murder. The tabloid media dubbed Chambers, who had attended Manhattan private schools, the "Preppy Killer." The case shocked the city and raised questions about underage drinking, drug use and casual sex among New York's privileged youth.
Bill Doolin
On August 24, 1896, outlaw Bill Doolin is killed by a posse at Lawson, Oklahoma. Born in Arkansas in 1858, William Doolin traveled west in 1881, finding work in Oklahoma at the ranch of Oscar D. Halsell. Halsell took a liking to the young Doolin and taught him to read and write, and eventually made him a foreman on the ranch. Doolin worked for several other ranchers in the next decade and he was widely considered trustworthy and capable.
Mark David Chapman
On August 24, 1981, Mark David Chapman is sentenced to 20 years to life for the murder of John Lennon. On December 8, 1980, Chapman shot and killed the 40-year-old singer, songwriter and peace activist, outside Lennon's New York City apartment building, the Dakota, where he lived with his wife Yoko Ono and their young son Sean.
Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti
On August 23, 1927, Italian-born anarchists Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti are executed for murder. On April 15, 1920, a paymaster for a shoe company in South Braintree, Massachusetts, was shot and killed along with his guard. The murderers, who were described as two Italian men, escaped with more than $15,000.
Michael Collins
On August 22, 1922, Irish revolutionary and Sinn Fein politician Michael Collins is assassinated in an ambush in west County Cork, Ireland. In the early part of the century, Collins joined Sinn Fein, an Irish political party dedicated to achieving independence for all Ireland. From its inception, the party became the unofficial political wing of militant Irish groups in their struggle to throw off British rule.
The West Memphis Three - Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley
On August 19, 2011, three men, Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley, who were convicted as teenagers in 1994 of the murders of three boys in Arkansas, are released from prison in a special legal deal allowing them to maintain their innocence while acknowledging that prosecutors had sufficient evidence to convict them.
Artists rendering of the Montana Vigilante hanging of Cyrus Skinner
On August 18, 1853, Cyrus Skinner, who would later be hanged by the Montana vigilantes, ends his first stay in the California state prison at San Quentin. Skinner was typical of the thieves and killers who terrorized the gold fields of Montana in the early 1860s. Born in Ohio in 1829, Skinner began robbing people as a teenager. He immigrated to California in 1850 and was promptly arrested for burglary. He served two years in San Quentin prison before being released on this day in 1853.
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I started playing Nier tonight and so far I am not dissapointed. It was recommended to me by two different friends and at first I was skeptical. I am surprised so far about the strong qualities of this game. Players of Square Enix titles such as the Final Fantasy series would probably expect a turn based combat system of some sort, but this game has a new combat mode altogether. I noticed that in the last three years this company has been trying to market themselves outside their two most successful franchises, Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts. This game is one of the attempts to cater to a new crowd of customers that still enjoy the RPG genre.
I would consider NIER a hack and slash type combat system that is sophisticated enough that it requires more then button mashing. There are physical attacks of the basic variety and after the first few hours of the game you acquire a magic book called Grimoire Weiss. This book allows you to use and learn powerful magic enchantments and spells.
The game is not linear in the sense that you can explore towns and do sidequests in between actual story content. However, there is a useful minimap on your main screen that will mark the next story driven quest of the game. Otherwise you are free to explore that area and buy things from shops.
My only complaint for now is the graphics. They are subpar for a Square Enix title especially. The music is good though with both vocal and instrumental tracks woven in. So far i can get past the graphics and enjoy the gameplay by itself. If this title sounds interesting to you I would pick it up and give it a try. Used and new copies sell for $20 now so you wouldn't be making a huge gamble.
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Many had hoped for a big game from Brad Banks yesterday to catapult him into the front spot of Heisman consideration. The coaching staff appeared to have a plan in assisting Banks with opportunities to make big plays, but the lack of a big game showed why this Hawkeye team is so fantastic. The Gopher defense centered around Banks and controlling him in the pocket, and that opened doors for the Hawkeye running game. With yet another game of two 100 plus yard rushers, the Hawks did not need Brad Banks to win the game for them. The balance of this Hawkeye offense is plain out incredible, and its been documented by many around the country as one of the best in college football the past few years. Brad stepped to the plate, and once again played a game that did not put Iowa in position to lose. He continued to have a good effort, and still managed to score four touchdowns.
Speaking of Banks for the Heisman, is there really anyone else in the country who deserves the award? Ken Dorsey's has the achievements, but his numbers really are not all that great for the amount of talent at the skill positions. Willis McGahee has the numbers and performances, but is canceled out in east coast votes by Ken Dorsey. Chris Brown and Kliff Kingsbury are potential contenders, but both need to have win the Big 12 Championship, and have big games doing so, which each of their teams probably require. I also believe Jason Gesser and Carson Palmer are hurt by the factors of weak defenses in the Pac 10, and their votes being canceled out in the west coast. Therefore, Banks presents the numbers, performances, big plays, and plays the most critical position on a winning and re-surgent football team. Therefore, HawkTalkOnline.com's official vote, with the consensus of the writing staff, goes to Brad Banks!
How many Hawkeyes will be drated in this upcoming NFL Draft? Many raved about Miami(FL) and their draft day performance last year, including the amount of first and second round picks, but the Hawks could be equalling those numbers in the lower rounds. Eric Steinbach shows the most potential out of the Hawkeye senior class likely being taken in the 2nd or 3rd round. After that, Colin Cole, Fred Barr, Bruce Nelson, Brad Banks, and Derek Pagel seem to becoming shoe-ins to be drafted. Also, David Porter, Andy Lightfoot, Ben Sobieski, and CJ Jones all have outside shots in being taken. Lightfoot has been of the biggest and most unheard of surprises this fall. With Ben Sobieski's highly materialized starting job never fulfilling, Lightfoot actually graded out the best in many of the Hawkeye games reviewed by coaches. Expect him to receive a strong recommendation from Coach Ferentz. If all the mentioned above Hawks are drafted that equals eleven, which is actually the amount of Hurricanes selected in 2002. (Also, none of the four junior Hawks, who all look promising to be taken in first five rounds, Dallas Clark, Robert Gallery, Nate Kaeding, and Maurice Brown, were mentioned).
I remember in Coach Ferentz's second year coaching, I was told by one assistant coach that one of Wisconsin's graduating Rose Bowl classes produced 11 current NFL players. That was one goal he expressed in determining the Hawks make a Rose Bowl. It appears when the NFL season starts in 2003 and possibly beyond, the Hawks may very well have matched that goal. That also holds true in the Hawks earning a Rose Bowl berth.
The Hawkeye Men's Basketball team opened their season this past Wednesday evening, and showed an early glimpse of this team's heart and determination. While sitting on the bench, Coach Alford had informed the team while struggling to a five point deficit in the 1st half, that he had no one on the bench to turn to or substitute. It was quickly after the Hawks had started their run, eventually earning a fifteen point victory. Freshman Greg Brunner was not hesistant to tell HTO.com Basketball Editor Matt Hass to inform internet Hawkeye fans "to not be too judgemental" in a rather nice way. These players are still fighting and expecting winning games here in Carver-Hawkeye Arena!
On the football recruiting front, the Hawks have a big upcoming weekend for official visits. RB Travis Thomas, one of the Hawks highest offensive priorities, will be making his official visit. With only Boston College remaining on the visit list, the Hawks are in a very good position to overcome the early mentioned favorite, Notre Dame, to land his services. Would it not be sweet revenge in losing Chris Olsen, Nate Schiccatano, and Trevor Laws to Notre Dame in landing Chris Leak, Travis Thomas, Mike Jones, and Tommy Zbikowski over the Fighting Irish. Certainly, Iowa would win the overall battle!
Now switching gears to the basketball recruiting front, the Hawkeyes hosted premier in-state junior combo forward Alex Thompson this past weekend. Alex, a native of Gilbert, IA who currently attends Ames High School, is the Hawks top forward priority in the Class of 2003. Hawk fans should know the Hawks view Alex in a very similar way they viewed Nick DeWitz, and it should be no surprise that is whom they'd like Alex to come in and replace!
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|MIC Bicycle Planning Initiatives
|Bicycling is an important and growing transportation option in Duluth-Superior. The MIC has been working to develop a long-term plan for a system of safe, coordinated, on-street bike routes throughout Duluth and Superior since it released its first bike route plan in 1994 (described below).
Current and recent MIC-area bicycle planning efforts include:
|Duluth Bikeway System Plan
|Adopted by the Duluth City Council on December 16, 2013, the Duluth Bikeway System Plan establishes a city-wide network of designated bike lanes that will encourage active transportation by serving people's everyday travel needs as well as connect to the existing (and planned) off-street trail network, including the Lakewalk, Munger Trail, Cross City Trail and Lowell to Lakewalk Trail.
View interactive map of the Duluth Bikeway System
View pdf map of the Duluth Bikeway System Plan
|With the adoption of the Duluth Bikeway System Plan, work began to implement this plan:
|2015 Projects
| Downtown Duluth Bikeway planning work to identify the appropriate bikeway in the downtown area is underway. Meeting with the public and stakeholders has taken place. In February, a survey was conducted to give the public a meaningful opportunity to weigh in.
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East 4th Street Bikeway planning work to identify the appropriate bikeway along this corridor: conventional bike lanes on East 4th Street from 6th Ave East to Wallace Avenue
College Street Bikeway convert bike lanes to an off-street shared-use path
|2014 Projects
| London Road Bikeway Conventional bike lanes installed from 12th Ave East to 21st Ave East
College Street Bikeway Conventional bike lanes installed from Kenwood Ave to Junction/19th Ave East
|Project Background and Public Input Process
|For much of 2013, the MIC has been assisting the City of Duluth in gathering public input and mapping prospective routes. An intensive public input process began last summer with three interactive workshops facilitated by MIC Planning and City of Duluth Engineering staff. To determine the locations of the proposed bike lanes, the suggestions that were received were then filtered through a number of engineering considerations, including roadway widths and grades, and connectivity to other bike lanes and to the rest of the on- and off-road system.
|Public Meeting
A public meeting was held on Wed, November 13, 2013 at Clyde Iron in Duluth to review the proposed routes, how they were developed and when they are planned for implementation.
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Contact Us Directly
You are also welcome to send your comments and questions (by December 1st) to MIC Senior Planner James Gittemeier by email or by calling (218) 529-7556.
|Other MIC-Area Bicycle Planning Initiatives
|2011 Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Bike Map
In 2011, the 4th edition of the Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Bike Map was completed.
Features of the map include its compact design for easy storage, strategic folding and layout for quick and easy access to information, and topographic information to determine which areas may prove the most challenging. We welcome your feedback on how we can continue to improve it.
To view past editions of the Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Bike Map visit the Maps and GIS page.
To receive a printed copy of the current version of the Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Bike Route Map, contact us by phone at (218) 529-7541 or by e-mail.
|Cross City Trail
|MIC staff is coordinating efforts to identify the alignment and fund a bike route that extends the Munger Trail from its current terminus in West Duluth to the Lakewalk in Canal Park.
This proposed trail will be approximately seven miles in length and will provide bicyclists, pedestrians, and in-line skaters access to Spirit Valley Commercial District, Grassy Point Recreation Area, Wade Stadium, the Lincoln Park Business District and the Bayfront Festival Park as it works its way eastward toward Canal Park. It will also provide a commuting alternative for those who would rather ride or walk to work by connecting Duluths west side with the downtown area along a paved, (mostly-) offstreet trail.
(The Munger Trail to Lakewalk Connector Plan) describes the proposed trail alignment that would take trail users past Duluths industrial waterfront allowing visitors and locals an opportunity to view working industrial facilities such as a paper mill, rail yards, and an ore dock.
For more information about the MIC's involvement in the Munger Trail Planning Process, contact MIC Senior Planner James Gittemeier by phone at (218) 529-7556 or by e-mail.
|1994 MIC Area Bike Route Plan
The MIC's 1994 Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Bikeways Plan provided the foundation for improving the bicycling environment in the Duluth-Superior metropolitan area. It outlines policies and recommendations for physical facilities, education, and enforcement. 1994 MIC Bikeways Plan
The subsequent goal of developing a signed, onstreet bike route network in Duluth, Superior, Proctor, Hermantown and outlying townships is being implemented in 3-phases:
In addition, MIC staff assisted local jurisdictions with grant writing, coalition building and public participation to acquire funding for bicycle projects identified in the Bike Plan and from our recent Bicycle Compatibility Index (BCI) bike route modeling efforts.
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