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ABOVE: Dawn Ketterman-Benner (inset), the Moravian College Dance Company's founder and faculty advisor, is retiring following the company's 39th annual spring concerts, slated for Friday, March 28, and Saturday, March 29. (Photo courtesy of Ketterman-Benner)
Asked to describe a theme for the upcoming Moravian College Dance Company's 39th annual spring concert, Mary Anne Gillen Hoffman, the company's artistic director, acknowledged the performance's overarching messages is that it is the end of an era. The reference was quite accurate as Dawn Ketterman-Benner, the company's founder and faculty advisor will soon step aside, marking the end of nearly four decades with the organization.
ABOVE: This is the promotional poster for Moravian College Dance Company's 39th annual spring concert.
"The theme to this year's performance is that Dawn is retiring, and there are many people planning a wonderful, heartfelt celebration," said Hoffman.
Though any extra pomp and circumstance isn't necessary to make the next week's events more emotional, Ketterman-Benner noted. "I started the Dance Program in 1975 and feel like a proud parent watching her child grow and mature," she said. "I will always love this dance company."
Seventeen student dancers and 50 guest dancers will bring the annual concert to life on Friday, March 28, and Saturday, March 29, with performances in Foy Hall at 7:30 p.m. This dedicated group of dancers will perform pieces choreographed by students, teachers and guests in ballet, tap, jazz, musical theater, modern and contemporary dance. There will also be a special alumni presentation. Admission is free with a Moravian ID. Otherwise, tickets are $8. (Click here to see the promotional poster.)
Ketterman-Benner notes how unique it is to have student and guest performances on stage together. "This is the only college dance company that I know of that does that," she said. "It is really an amazing production when you think about it."
This year's student choreographers, who will also be performing, are Rachel Morrison '15, Shayna O'Boyle '17, Kathleen Sicinski '15 and Jeni Styka '14. Other student performers include Jessie Bortnick '16, Ariel Hudak '14, Alejandra Kaplan '16, Nicole Linnartz '17, Meghan Menagh '17, Emily Mudd '15, Lauren Mulvaney '16, Jeanne Ritter '17, Bianca Suares '17, Brittany Spinosa '16, as well as tappers Emily Baer '14 and Laura Shearman '14.
Gina Mento is in her first year serving as the company's assistant director, replacing Madeline Moore '06 who gained notoriety last fall with her dance group Catapult on America's Got Talent.
"It is a very dedicated group," said Hoffman, noting the company hosted auditions back in September and has been taking Ballet and Modern classes and working on choreography ever since. "They juggle a lot of responsibilities, trying to deal with school, work, and other activities, and yet they still put in a lot of hours into the dance company."
In addition to being committed students and dancers, the company consists of many campus leaders, including sorority officers, RAs, and music and theatre performers, according to Hoffman.
This spring's guest companies include the Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley, Coral Nolan's Academy of Dance, In Motion Dance Company, L.V. Charter High School for the Arts, Repertory Dance Theatre and Tap Ties. Jill Fitzgerald, Amy Smith, Samantha Anderson '13 and Rebecca Moyer have served as special guest choreographers.
"Most of these guest performers have been with us for years," Ketterman-Benner said. "We enjoy working with them and giving these area companies an opportunity to perform in front of an audience they don't normally reach."
Ketterman-Benner called it especially exciting to work with the In Motion Dance Company because former Moravian dancer Kathie Delquercio Kececi '85 serves as its director. "It is a real treat for me to see one of my dancers come back with her company," the founder said.
With less than two weeks until the company's annual concert, Hoffman called this month's practice time, "March Madness." The Johnston Hall studio is being used every night by different choreographers. "It is pretty strenuous right now – maddening, really," said Ketterman-Benner. "There's a lot of work, and I don't think most people quite realize how much goes into this performance.
The Moravian College Dance Company – the former Moravian College Dancers – will always have a special place in my heart."
– Dawn Ketterman-Benner
In a moment of reflection, Ketterman-Benner said much has changed in the years since the company's founding in 1975.
"I think the complexity of college life has changed," she said, noting the number of other activities and responsibilities the dancers have outside of the studio. "There is so much more for these girls to get involved in here at Moravian. Back when we started, women needed more activities to be involved in – dance was added as part of the Title IX push on campus."
As difficult as it is to walk away, Ketterman-Benner believes the dance company is in good hands, thanks in part to the Dawn Ketterman-Benner Dance Fund, established by alumni dancer Susan Gangwere McCabe '79 and other alumni dancers in 2000. The fund supports master classes, guest choreographers, and helps to fund the assistant artistic director position.
"It is a wonderful selfless act of giving – by our dance alums and friends of dance – that will secure the future of the Moravian College Dance Company on this campus," she said.
Ketterman-Benner explained that she is grateful for the many wonderful individuals she's worked with over the years, both on the stage and behind the scenes.
"I have made incredible friends these past 39 years," she said. "My production crew of Mary Anne, Blair Flintom, Bill Bauman, Paul Tardue and new assistant director Gina Mento; My former choreographers and artistic directors, as well as the guest artists, including alumni dancers, who have been with us for many years. All these people will never be forgotten."
"The Moravian College Dance Company – the former Moravian College Dancers – will always have a special place in my heart," Ketterman-Benner concluded. "I look forward to returning as a guest choreographer and future consultant for the company as it grows and expands into a major artistic outlet for the Moravian students."
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I held his cock in my mouth, until he stopped jerking, then in a show of exhibitionism I opened my mouth showing his hot gloopy cum, before throwing my head back letting it slide over my tongue and down my throat, swallowing before opening my mouth for him to see it was all gone.
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It was just after 7:30, I finished my make-up. I had spent the afternoon pampering myself; Bill an old friend had invited me to accompany him to a posh work related event. Bill works in Media he is a senior manager. Bill is 34, a little over 6ft 165lb with brown hair and deep green eyes. I have know Bill for a little over 4 years, when he invited me he gave me $200 to buy a dress, I bought a 50s prom style black and white polka dot dress with a wide neckline, fitted waist and pleated skirt, I bought black seamed stockings and black patent leather 4" high heeled peep toe court shoes. Under the dress a cami-suspender set with a matching g-string, from Ann Summers, I felt extremely sexy.
Bill arrived and rang the doorbell, I grabbed my bag and opened the door, Bill just stared for a few seconds before he found his voice, and 'You look great'.
I thanked him and he took my arm and led me to the car, he had hired a stretch limo for the night. I sat and crossed my legs, Bill handed me a glass of champagne staring at my legs, now Bill and I never had a sexual relationship, he used to treat me like a sister, but tonight was going to change that.
Bill rarely left my side during the evening, finally the evening ended and we went back to the limo once inside Bill closed the privacy screen. He took my face in his hand and kissed me soft light, my lips opened and his tongue flicked across my lips; I stuck my tongue between my lips touching his. In next to no time he was kissing me passionately as his hands moved over my dress down to the hem and under moving up along my leg. His hand hot against my nylon clad leg, until his hand touched the suspender straps. He broke the kiss and sat up he looked at my exposed thighs and the tops of the black stockings contrasting with the milky whiteness of my thighs. He slipped onto the floor of the limo pushing the dress up exposing my panty-clad pussy; he began kissing my thighs inching upward. I let my legs part; Bill ran his finger down the front panel of my panties over my clit hidden beneath the thin silky material. Bill kisses and bit my inner thigh before hooking his thumb under leg opening and pulled revealing my wet pussy, he ran his finger along my soft folds, and I sighed, grabbed his head, and pulled him against my pussy. He shook his head across my pussy then he swirled his tongue over and round my clit as he slipped two fingers between my labia and impaled me on his fingers. He closed his lips on my clit and sucked hard, my breathing became ragged as he was forcing me to cum, and his finger plunging rapidly in and out my clasping folds of my pussy. I arched my back as he flicked his tongue over the trapped bud of my clit, it was a mix of pleasure and pain which sent me over the edge and a deep growl escaped my mouth as my pussy pulsed against his invading fingers, the wetness from my pussy running down between my bum cheeks and wetting my dress. Bill gently eased his fingers from my spamming pussy and running them along my wet labia.
As I recovered from my orgasm I ran my hands down over the large bulge hidden beneath, we kissed I tasted my pussy juices on his tongue an enormous turn on , I lifted his hand that he had just fucked my pussy with and sucked on the two glistening wet fingers. I stared at him as I swirled my tongue round each finger, continued massaging his bulge through his trousers. We swapped positions I unzipped him he unbuckled his belt and lifting his hips he pulled his trousers and underwear down to his knees. His cock sprang free of the confines to stand proudly before my eyes. I ran one long painted finger nail up his cock from his heavy hair covered balls over the tip poking out from the thick collar of foreskin, through the semi clear fluid seeping from the teardrop eye and down the upper surface of his cock to the thick matt of pubic hair. I leant in and flicked my tongue across the glistening head of his cock, looking up into his eyes as I wriggled my tongue round the opening of his cock. Wrapping one hand round the thick shaft, the other cupped his heavy balls; I peel his foreskin down off the bald dome, feeling the skin moving over the hard inner core. I licked round the head flicking my tongue against the small ridge where the foreskin joins his cock, Bill moaned and his cock throbbed in my hand, while my other hand gently caressed his ball sack pulling the skin taut. I bowed my head and took his cock head into my mouth closing my lips round the thick shaft, sucking as I lifted my head upwards on his cock, I moved his cock in and out my mouth. There was a distinct pop when I pulled off his cock, before taking him back into my mouth and repeating the popping sound, with each pop Bill's cock jerked. I began moving my hand on his cock pumping as I worked his cock with my lips mouth and tongue. Bill began humping back as I worked on him meeting every downward bob with an upward pelvis thrust. Within five minutes Bill was ready to pop, so I came off his cock and sped up my hand pumping with my mouth hovering a few inches away from opening on his cock ready to catch his cum which was almost jetting from his heavy balls. With a long loud satisfied moan, I was rewarded with a long thick jet of cum, which just missed my mouth by the second pulse I had my mouth over his cock which pulsed and jets of hot cum erupted from his cock. I held his cock in my mouth, until he stopped jerking, then in a show of exhibitionism I opened my mouth showing his hot gloopy cum, before throwing my head back letting it slide over my tongue and down my throat, swallowing before opening my mouth for him to see it was all gone.
We cleaned up and had more champagne; Bill opened the privacy screen and less than 4 minutes later the driver pulled the car to a stop outside Bills house. He opened the car door and we thanked him, Bill gave him a huge tip and the car and driver left as Bill opened the door, we went in and before the door closed, Bill pulled me to him and kissed my neck as he fondled my breast. I reached behind, rubbed his crotch, and was surprised to find he was growing hard again. I turned and stepped back reaching for the zip on my dress as I slowly pulled it down I turned and shuffled it off my shoulders letting it fall to the floor, I felt Bill's eyes burning on my back as I slowly walked up the stairs to the main bedroom. I swung my hips as I ascended, I was only halfway up the twelve stair before Bill came up behind me and with gentle pats on my bottom, he urged me faster up the stairs.
Once in the bedroom Bill quickly stripped off his clothes to stand in socks and red and white stripy boxer shorts with a large wet looking bulge. I unhooked my bra releasing my boobs and moved to Bill hunkering down I pulled his boxer shorts down freeing his cock all 6 and a half inches, I wrapped my hand round him and pumped it a few times before licking his emission (yummy). I wanted him inside me now so I pushed him to the bed and stripped off my panties. Bill asked me to keep the suspenders and stockings on, I slipped my shoes off and climbed onto the bed and astride Bills stomach reaching for his cock I shuffled backward to position myself just over his cock. I rubbed the hard hot cock along my sodden labia, then I slowly lowered myself his cock spreading my labia as I impaled myself fully onto his cock, I ground my clit against his crinkly pubes. I began riding his cock lifting and lowering my pussy clinging to his cock, I worked my pussy as I rode him. I grabbed my boobs squeezing and pinching my stiff nipples, Bill was soon meeting my thrusts; I massaged my clit as we fucked. Bill physically lifted me off and flew me onto the bed he scramble up and hauled my legs towards him, spreading them either side of his body, he lay on top of me and entered me. His mouth found mine and sucked on my tongue as he thrust his hips banging his cock deep and hard into my soft yielding body. His stamina was awesome he was still banging after several minutes before he pulled out and with one powerful move he flipped me onto my tummy, he pulled me onto my knees and jammed his cock between my abused puffy lips his big balls slapped against my clit with every thrust. After a minute or two he pressed me flat on the bed his legs either side of mine he fucked my tight pussy, I came hard bucking against his weight he kept me on the mattress, and then he pulled out and jettisoned his second cum of the evening splattering it over my milky white ass. He smeared the gloopy cum across my cheeks with his cock, before collapsing onto the bed beside me his cock slowly wilting his body coated in sheen of sweat his chest rising and falling as he gasped for breath.
I leant up on one elbow and massaged the thick surprisingly copious cum over my ass I kissed him and he wrapped his arm against me, we woke in the morning he was spooned against me his cock already awake and prodding against my ass. I got up and stripped off my suspender belt and stockings and entered the shower room I brushed my teeth with my finger and toothbrush as the water heated, I stepped under the hot water spray I rinsed my body before spreading shower gel on my boobs and tummy. I rubbed the suds over my body and between my legs I was rinsing off when Bill caught up with his cock and woke, he called out asking if it was ok to come in (sweet), I called back it was ok and he came in wearing a robe, he was shy, and considering what we had done last night. I opened the shower door and invited him in he was reluctant at first but soon stripped off and joined me I in the small cramped shower stall, I played the water over him and reached for the gel. I squirted it over his deep manly chest and rubbed it into a lather I reached for his cock but he stopped me, he was blushing. I guess he had never met anyone who was still there in the morning. I finally began massaging the gel over his cock, which grew to full erection in my hand.
Bill admitted that he could not physically make love this morning, his cock begged to differ as it bobbed in my hand, so reluctantly I stopped trying and rinsed the suds and we left the shower he handed me a towel and wrapped one round his waist. He brushed his teeth as I went back into the bedroom I dried off and remembered my dress on the floor downstairs. I picked up my underwear and went down to the hallway. I dressed down in the lounge I left off my underwear and stepped into my dress and stepped into my shoes, I went into the kitchen and made coffee, the coffee was ready for Bill when he came down stairs. He grabbed coffee and asked me if I wanted to come over later for dinner.
I accepted and he called me a taxi which he paid for and I went home and told my lover about the nights events, she got turned on and ordered me to get onto my knees and take care of her pussy, I of course did as ordered but that is all for now.
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- Christopher Moore: Moore's books overflow with humor, all of them his love of parody and deconstruction. As of this article's publication, he has released eleven novels, most notably Lamb, You Suck, Fool and A Dirty Job. Like a hybrid of Terry Pratchett and his hero Kurt Vonnegut, he blends fantasy and humanism into such diverse narratives as a hitherto-unknown disciple dishing on Christ's childhood and an everyman thrust into a career dealing in souls. At least three of his books have landed on bestseller lists, too — certainly a not-insignificant accomplishment.
- Terry Pratchett: What Douglas Adams did to (and for) science-fiction, Terry Pratchett did for fantasy. The highly immersive, engaging and absolutely hysterical Discworld series turns all the familiar elements of the genre upside-down, inside-out and probably some directions that have yet to be invented. Running amongst the eponymous land (which rests upon the back of four elephants, who in turn balance themselves upon a giant tortoise) with some of literature's most memorable and absurd characters.
- Amy Sedaris: Stephen Colbert and Paul Dinello, both of whom could have easily forged a spot for themselves on this list, teamed up with this amazingly funny lady for the after school special send-up Strangers with Candy. They also collaborated on a novel, Wigfield, about a small, fictional town cowering in fear over the announcement that a nearby dam is scheduled for demolition. But her deliciously twisted literary career extends beyond that particular team effort. Sedaris once penned the hilarious "Sedaritives" advice column for The Believer, continuing the subversive, politically correct spirit of her television show. For crafty types looking to add a lot of cheek (and more than a bit of naughtiness) to their projects, I Like You and Simple Times make for required reads.
- David Sedaris: His charming essays about dysfunctional family life and periods of self-doubt and self-delusion charm audiences who see a little bit of themselves in his work. David Sedaris specializes in wonderfully self-deprecating essay collections, with Naked and Me Talk Pretty One Day standing out as two of the more popular. NPR listeners catch him as a frequent This American Life guest, where he ruminates on many of the same subjects found in his books — expatriate life in Paris, homosexuality, drugs, odd jobs, family, mistakes and plenty more. Along with blisteringly brilliant sister Amy, they've written a few plays under the banner of "The Talent Family."
- Jonathan Swift: When Ireland faced a nasty famine thanks to British meddling, Jonathan Swift's suggestion poked the perpetrators by snidely suggesting his people nosh on babies for sustenance. "A Modest Proposal" stands as one of the finest examples of English-language satire ever published — a must-read for anyone searching for a few yuks that transcend time periods. The sprawling epic Gulliver's Travels also continuously attracts fans in the modern age, painting English society in an escalating series of absurd, thoroughly delightful adventures. Though published in 1726 and altered in 1735, many of the classic's themes and razor-sharp observations on human behaviors resonate loud and clear even today.
- Mark Twain: Samuel Langhorne Clemens — better known by his pen name — possessed a legendary wit that served him quite well in his writing career. His short stories and novels especially exhibit his flair for equal parts whimsy and wryness. Most literary aficionados consider "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" his first notable publication and an essential example of Twain's heavily celebrated humor. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, an undeniable classic of American literature, blends comedic elements with action, absurdity and a relatable depiction and celebration of youthful imagination. However, his talents extended far beyond his more playful prose. Many also forget that Twain could fire off acidic, sarcastic barbs of comedy gold just as well as he could more lighthearted fare.
- Sarah Vowell: Like David Sedaris, Sarah Vowell's appeal comes from her wry, intellectual recounting of life's little weirdisms. Everything from visiting famous presidential assassination sites to her obsession with The Godfather yields plenty of amusing anecdotes. An unapologetic history buff, readers fascinated with learning about some of the stranger corners to be found in the country will certainly find Vowell's short stories and essays both delightful and informative. But, as with Sedaris as well, her most poignant works revolve around her family, most especially the interesting relationship with her father. The pair stand diametrically opposed when it comes to religious and political topics, and tales culled from the Take the Cannoli collection wring humor and pathos from the strain. Some may nod their heads and chuckle accordingly as she comes to terms with her American identity in the funny, highly provocative The Partly Cloudy Patriot as well.
- Kurt Vonnegut: Even the most ardent detractor of the science-fiction genre can likely appreciate this author's famously sharp observations about pretty much everything. Considered one of the most influential English-language writers in existence, enduring classics such as Player Piano, Breakfast of Champions, Slaughterhouse-Five and Cat's Cradle boil over with pitch-black satires of religion, politics, society and plenty more. He dissects preconceived notions, ideas and practices about the world and challenges readers' assumptions about the nature of all that surrounds them. And all throughout his impressive oeuvre, Vonnegut infused the narrative with a humanistic spirit that undercuts some of the overarching darkness.


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- May 16, 2011, 8:10 PM
As EBAA COO Pedro Vicente Azua noted, Eurocontrol's ETS Support Facility is already enabling operators to measure their CO2 emissions. At the global level, IBAC has proposed that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) develop a metric suitable for business aviation. In the continued absence of an ICAO formula, IBAC is suggesting that the industry could adopt the metric already developed by GAMA.


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A must have Parfum SprayVery very nice scent. I love this Parfum spray. It is the rave. Light scent, fragrance flower with a hint of musk. — 8 years, 11 months agoPamela937 | 542 reviews
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Ooh la la!!!This is one of my favorite scents along with Chanel Chance and Prada by Prada!!! It lasts longer than other perfumes,plus it has a very sexy/classy scent... so it is definitely NOT overpriced. BUT if you don't want to pay nearly 100 bucks for it, just look for it at Marshalls and TJ Max :) I got a set of the perfume and the body milk for 25 dollars :) Ain't that a sweet deal? — 7 years, 4 months agoArmenianGal | 37 reviews
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Cute bottle, nice layers of scentEvery gal likes to smell good, right? So I'm here with a suggestion for your next "special night out†perfume; or parfume as the fancy-schmancy types say it. John Varvatos' fragrance. It's packaged in a very sleek light pink orb that looks just perfect sitting in my retro sixties bathroom (yep, it's pink too…). I will admit, I wasn't an immediat...read moree fan of this fragrance, but once I wore it and it warmed onto my skin I started to enjoy it. It's certainly not for everyday (due to price and it smells a bit too fancy for prancing around dusting the house); but I like it for date nights with Bionic Hubby. Is it for you? Hmmm… hard to tell since our preferences are all so unique. So I'm going to run through the scent layers to better help you decide if this is something you'd be interested in. Introductory Scents: Coriander flower, Georgian apricot, Damascus plum, Golden mandarin from Sicily, Aromatic Grappa "Di Nebbiolo†accord. Background Scents: Tolu balsam, Adriatic oakmoss, Styrax from Laos, Patchouli extra pure, Wild honey from Spain, Tonka beans from Venezuela, Hibiscus seeds from Ecuador. — 8 years, 10 months agobionicbeauty | 127 reviews
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It contains a selection of 10 perfectly wearable neutral and brown eyeshadow shades that can create an endless variety of looks.
Cleverly, there's a mixture of both matte, pearl and satin finishes, with no overly sparkly shadows, making this a really sophisticated palette.
This is a very warm selection of colours, with coppery and gold flecks throughout, making it easy to create some beautiful festive smokey eye looks.
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- Enhanced catalyst recovery in an aqueous copper-free Sonogashira cross-coupling reactionDaniel Rosario-Amorin
Universite Bordeaux 1, UMR 5255, Institut des Sciences Moleculaires, 351 Cours de la Liberation, Talence, F 33405, France
Dalton Trans 40:44-6. 2011..The high reactivity of this catalyst is described in a copper-free Sonogashira C-C cross-coupling reaction in water, and the significant role of surfactant additives is highlighted in the recovery study...
- Metallodendritic Grafted Core-Shell γ-Fe(2) O(3) Nanoparticles Used as Recoverable Catalysts in Suzuki CC Coupling ReactionsD Rosario-Amorin
UMR 5255, ISM, Universite de Bordeaux, 351 Cours de la Liberation, Talence, 33405 France CNRS, UMR 5255, ISM, Talence, 33405 France
Chemistry 18:3305-15. 2012..All of these nanocatalysts showed remarkable reactivity towards bromoarenes and they were recovered and efficiently reused by magnetic separation with almost no loss of reactivity, even after 25 cycles...
- Copper-free monomeric and dendritic palladium catalysts for the Sonogashira reaction: substituent effects, synthetic applications, and the recovery and re-use of the catalystsKarine Heuzé
Nanosciences and Catalysis Group, LCOO, UMR CNRS No 5802 University Bordeaux I, 351 Cours de la Liberation, 33405 Talence, France
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
At The Pool Sets Launch
At The Pool, the startup headed by Alex Capecelatro, is getting set for a big launch event Tuesday evening, as the firm launches its service to connect like-minded people in real life. The startup--formerly known as Hyphos--also disclosed that it has scored venture backing from Clearstone Venture Partners, Canyon Creek Capital, along with others. At The Pool said it now has members in every major U.S. city, and in more than 50 countries outside the US. At The Pool's founders are all out of UCLA. More information »


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Firstly can we just address that the top image is probably the most terrifying you've ever seen on a beauty blog? Yep, yep I agree too. I scared myself. And secondly I have a confession to make. Despite being the skincare addict that I am, I have never once indulged in a sheet mask. The whole slap on, wait and wash-off formula is a weekly occurrence in my bathroom but the pre-soaked sheets that you manoeuvre onto your face for a big ol' dose of skin slurping goodness, nope, never been there. So when the Astalift Intense Replumping Moisture Mask* hit my desk I'd thought I'd venture into a whole new form of face masks. And let's just say things got a little soggy… and scary…
A little sheet mask history first to wet (sorry) your appetite. These face shaped formula-infused cloths complete with all the relevant holes have been all the rage in Asia for a long while. Formulated to treat a long-list of concerns, sheet masks supposedly trap in the ingredients, forcing them to absorb and seal in the moisture. Interesting little theory, huh? The sheet mask I trialled was tailored from two pieces; a chin section sporting a rather small mouth hole and an eye and forehead sheet complete with its own fetching nose flap. I ripped open the packets and applied. On first impressions these were very wet. Super wet. Like runs into your mouth when you lay down wet. But I persisted and laughed away as they boy, looking more horrified than ever, snapped away. Cheers babe.
The debacle was made that little more humorous by my Dad interrupting the 10 minute leave on sesh with a FaceTime call. 'You look like Hannibal Lecter' was the general response, followed by yelling for my Mum to come to the iPad to witness my soggy state. Once I was left back in peace, I peeled off the mask, towelled off some of the excess and massaged in the rest of the remaining serum before calling it a night. For all the hilarity that ensued the results the next morning were a bit of a let-down; my skin felt tacky, congested and was crying out for a clarifying mask clear-up, or was that just me? Perhaps I haven't found the right sheet yet, but right now I'm back to happily slathering on my more traditional face mask favourites.
So there you have a diary of my very short dalliance with sheet masks. A hilarious episode nonetheless but just a little too moist and messy for my tastes – I'll be sticking to my clay-based 'laugh and you crack 'em' bad-boys from now on. However if you're on the market for something that will scare the absolute bejesus out of your parents via FaceTime I can recommend nothing more highly.
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With their own Valentine's Day themed episode airing on — wouldn't you know it? — Feb. 14, the cast of New Girl recently appeared in a video to talk about everybody's favorite least favorite holiday. (Followed closely, of course, by Earth Day.)
Zooey Deschanel fawned over Japanese candy-giving traditions (that's so Jess), Max Greenfield admitted he is simply looking for "consistency" in his Valentine, and Hannah Simone reminisced about those mandatory Valentine's Day cards everyone was required to hand out in elementary school. (Hear that Schmidt? Cece wants you to choo-choo-choose her.)
But it was upcoming New Girl guest star Ryan Kwanten's Valentine's confession that will likely make us all reconsider our feelings on the holiday. The True Blood actor confessed, "I've been single for so long I'm just so used to, kind of, letting Valentine's Day go by." (All together now: D'awwwww.) Kwanten, who describes himself as "a simple man with simple pleasures" said he's content with nothing more than chocolates or notes on a pillow. In other news, sales of chocolates, pillows, and materials for writing notes skyrocket.
Watch the entire clip of the New Girl cast chatting Valentine's Day here:
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Amid all the injury news the Red Sox have been smothered in over the past few days, one tidbit that slipped through the cracks was the demotion of catching prospect Ryan Lavarnway back to Triple-A.
Lavarnway, who proved his value to the organization during a September call-up last season, was on a tear this spring, and his bat appears to be ready for the big leagues. But the 24-year-old's skills behind the plate still need some extra attention.
Red Sox management decided to option the big hitting righty back to the minors to hone his skills rather than giving him one of the team's final roster spots heading into Opening Day.
NESN.com Red Sox beat writer Didier Morais discusses why the move is best for Lavarnway's future and how he will benefit from the experience in the minors.
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Dance in Review
By JACK ANDERSON
Published: June 28, 1993
Tina Cross and Donna Jewel Context Hall East Village
When Tina Croll and Donna Jewell shared a program of dances on June 20, the occasion was something of an artistic homecoming for Ms. Croll. In the 1960's and early 70's, she performed at Dance Theater Workshop, the Judson Memorial Church and other important New York dance centers. Then she traveled in Europe and India, after which she settled in Los Angeles in 1982. Last year, she moved back to New York.
At Context Hall, Ms. Croll commanded attention with the intensity of her concentration in two solos. "Watermelon Music," to a recorded score by Philip Glass, was filled with slow sinking, rising and bending movements. Although Ms. Croll never hinted at what they meant, she left no doubt that they were significant to her.
The same thing could be said about her repeated stamping, whirling, quivering and solemn trudging in "Mantis Dreams," for which she composed her own sound collage. But Ms. Croll did provide a program note, revealing that the solo was inspired by the case of a New York psychiatrist who kept dreaming of a Bushman creator god. Unfortunately, it was difficult to see the relationship between this information and the movements. "Mantis Dreams" took place in a private choreographic dream world.
Ms. Jewell's two pieces were more accessible. In "Hat Check," she and Marc Calamia portrayed two worldly-wise people dancing to recordings by Lionel Hampton. Mr. Calamia was swivel-hipped and easygoing. Ms. Jewell was taut and stony-faced. Yet they clearly had a good time together.
"Madame Sand" was dedicated to the memory of George Sand, the female French novelist who liked to dress in male attire and who once had an affair with Chopin. Appropriately, the accompaniment was recorded Chopin piano music and men's suits were worn by the cast's five women: Kristin Cupillari, Andrea Didisheim, Lynn Durkin, Aleta Hayes and Rebecca Lay.
Much of the time, they were jaunty. A few melancholy moments and emotional storms threatened their composure. Nevertheless, they managed to go their own determined ways.


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Last night my 9 year old got home from gymnastics at 8:00 and sat down for dinner with a scowl on her face. I asked her what the problem was. Her answer? "I'm so cold. It's so cold outside. This house is so cold. It's annoying." Translation...I'm tired and feel like being mad at something and/or someone. But, in fairness to her, she's right. Our house is old and very drafty. It's colder than most. We have space heaters in our kitchen and our kids' bedrooms. You'll often find us sporting hats and scarves, and in my kids' case, jackets, inside when the temperature really drops. Case in point:
|Rosie doing her homework
|Grace watching a show.
It's not bad throughout the entire season, just when we get into the single digit territory, which has been often lately. Winter is kind of rough in general. Being cold and uncomfortable sucks. It tends to put people in a bad mood. What I didn't say to Rosie, but thought to myself, was suck it up Buttercup. We've got three more months of winter so you might as well grin and bear it. Instead, I put on some music and started dancing. At first, she covered her hands with her face, clearly mortified. But, I could see a smile forming through her fingers. So, of course, I kept dancing. She was still rolling her eyes at me but now she was laughing. "Please stop, mom. You're embarrassing me." (and so it begins at age 9, but that's a different post) "No way!" I yelled. I started singing along, using my wooden spoon as a microphone. Yes, I was fully aware of how ridiculous I looked. But as you can guess, I could have cared less. Rosie hopped off her stool and started dancing with me. Both of us were laughing now. The kitchen was no longer chilly. It was down right hot. Okay, maybe just warm, but still. Two lessons here. First, they say music warms the sole. I'm going to have to agree with that one. Second, sometimes all it takes is a little something - in this case music, dancing and a bit of humor - to turn a dour situation into something else. And likely, something better. Does it always work? Ha! But when it does, it's incredibly satisfying. Try music. Try dancing. Try something.
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Joel C. Rosenberg (Tyndale)
Following the mold of his previous prophetic thrillers, Joel C. Rosenberg's latest novel takes readers into a world in which Israel bombs Iran's nuclear plant, the U.S. turns its back on the Jewish state and a CIA operative races against time to divert colossal disaster. Damascus Countdown is sure to live up to its predecessors. read more


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"The Regional Institute has been the go-to source for practical policy research for more than a decade. And our Urban Design Project has been closely involved in many of the most important planning initiatives in Buffalo Niagara since 1990. We're even better together."
- Robert G. Shibley, Director of UB Regional Institute
In 2011, two of the University at Buffalo's most active and relevant research centers — The Regional Institute, and the Urban Design Project came together under the School of Architecture and Planning to become what is now known as the UB Regional Institute.
The alliance of the two strengthens the capacity of the School of Architecture and Planning to pursue public scholarship in service to the community and building a new structure to support faculty research. Combining the professional staffs of the two entities, the Regional Institute has a robust team with a broader skill set. This move represents a vital step in mounting a schoolwide strategy to increase external funding for research and expand public service.


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French President Francois Hollande has warned the West against working with Syrian dictator in the fight against the Islamic State (ISIS) group, saying Bashar al-Assad was a principal ally of the group who have taken over large areas of Syria and Iraq.
In a speech on Thursday, Hollande said: "Assad cannot be a partner in the fight against terrorism."
He rejected any co-operation with Assad, saying the situation in Syria required a "military and humanitarian" response.
France has recently admitted providing weapons to the moderate Syrian opposition, but there are reported differences between Paris and Washington on whether there should be more support in the future as efforts to fight the Islamic State in Syria increase.
Syrian opposition forces have been fighting Assad for more than three years, a war that the UN estimates to have has cost at least 190,000 lives.
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At first I loved them. Now that I am having problems not so sure. It pokes through my skin and it moves around. Feels strange. I am scared to re do them. The pain was horrible and to have to re pay is going to set me way back.I had my surgery 8 months ago and my implants are showing through my skin. Doctor said my tissue is thinning out, so the implant is falling forward.And that I need to have a gel implant instead. Is this normal? I have never heard of breast tissue thinning out.
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My Story
Before + After
Beachbody Coach Dave Ward
Since the spring of 2003, my life has changed dramatically.
Hi—I'm Beachbody Coach Dave Ward. The spring of 2003 was when Monica and I discovered Beachbody and were introduced to our friend, mentor, and personal punishment distributor, Tony Horton.
We started with Power 90 and both had outstanding results. Next was P90X. Like a lot of people, I had great success and then life intervened and I struggled with keeping the weight off and staying in shape.
My downward spiral began in January 2006, when we moved to Phoenix, Arizona. I was working at a law firm that seemed to have a singular goal of running me into the ground. By January 2007, I had gained over 30 pounds and weighed in at a grand total of 192. I decided I was sick and tired of being sick and tired.
Out came the Power 90 VHS tapes [yes, VHS] and my re-dedication to fitness. By the end of that year, I had done 10,000 push ups and 10,000 sit ups. I also lost 20 pounds, most of which came off in those first 90 days. I had never felt better and decided to pull out the P90X DVDs once again.
In November 2007, my father passed away after a long battle with an extremely rare neurological disorder. He was an avid cyclist and the most gentle person I've ever known. I had just started a round of P90X when he got really sick and moved to Phoenix to be closer to us. I stuck to the strength workouts, but couldn't do the cardio. P90X was the only thing in my life at that time that was not falling apart. Every day, Tony was there refusing to let me make any excuses.
March of 2008 was an exciting month. Monica received a Top Coach award and we went off to Hawaii where we got to work out with Tony and meet the Beachbody executives. Carl Daikeler [CEO] and Jon Congdon [President] are fabulous people who really understand how Beachbody can change lives—both physically and financially. I'm so very lucky to have met them, built trust with them, and to have gotten an intimate look into this incredible company.
A friend challenged me to do a sprint triathlon in April saying that there was no way P90X could have trained me for THAT. Well, I did the race with one week of preparation and I was hooked. I found that the P90X workouts had built up a strong base of overall strength and fitness. This was my official launch into the triathlon world. The first major race I ran was the San Diego International. It went well and, after a few more races in 2008, I decided to do the SDI race again the following year. I have to say it was pretty darn cool that the Beachbody Network News came and filmed me at the race.
This was all really a prelude to a race that I always dreamed of running—the Superfrog Half Ironman sponsored by theU.S. Navy SEALs, which benefits the families of these brave warriors who make massive sacrifices for our country.
I've done a few races since then, but now I'm focused on increasing my performance on the bike. I absolutely love to ride.
2010 was a magical year for Monica and I. We qualified for Beachbody's Elite 10—an award given to the top 10 producers in the entire company! The prize was a week long cycling trip in the south of France. We decided to extend the trip out and left a week early. After a few days in Lyon, we went to see the Tour de France—a day I will never forget—then made our way down to Marseilles to meet up with the rest of the group and ride in beautiful places.
Life hasn't calmed down ever since. In September 2011, we moved from Arizona to Coronado, California. San Diego is now our home and Coronado is simply amazing. Living here affords us the incredible opportunity to enjoy the view and be of service to our grandparents. Mine are both 98, and live within minutes of our new home. Monica's grandmother lives less than 20 minutes away. THIS is the life I wanted. No more years spent sitting in an office watching time tick away on a clock. I'm actually living.
In 2014, Monica and I decided to end our marriage, but continue our partnership as Beachbody Coaches. This is perhaps the greatest testament to what Beachbody has meant in my life. Seven years ago, I never could have imagined being friends and partners with a former spouse. But, that's how we roll now. Our business and our customer coaching hasn't skipped a beat.
My experiences have made me extremely passionate about helping others achieve the level of physical and financial success Monica and I have accomplished as Team Beachbody Coaches. I would really love for you to pick up your phone and call me about getting fit with the P90X workouts, Body Beast, or any of Beachbody's awesome programs—or being a Team Beachbody coach.
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Wired PR News.com – After achieving a historical win on Tuesday night as President Elect for the United States of America, Barack Obama began the selection process for his new administration with the announcement of Illinois Representative Rahm Emanuel for White House Chief of Staff on Wednesday, as reported by the Associated Press.
Although the position offer has been confirmed, there has yet to be confirmation as to whether Emanuel has accepted the job. The President Elect reportedly has to fill hundreds of positions before Inauguration Day in January, and the task may prove daunting due to anti-lobbying views presented during his campaign. Past experience has shown lobbyists to be heavily considered for appointed White House positions due to their political experience.
Rahm Emanuel served as a White House aide during the Clinton Administration, and later won a seat as House Representative for Illinois. Other political figures, including Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts were stated to be vying for open Cabinet seats early on.
Many continue to speculate on the events surrounding Obama's transition into the White House.
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Celtic announce Reid departure
Celtic have announced that Dr John Reid will be stepping down as chairman of the club and also as a director at the Company's annual general meeting later this year.
Dr Reid, after confirming his departure, stated: "It has been an honour to have been Chairman of this great club for the past four years. I will always be grateful for the support, encouragement and friendship I have received from Dermot Desmond and my colleagues on the board, the management and staff and, above all, the greatest supporters any club chairman could wish. That is something I will forever value.
"We have come through a challenging period, but I believe we have come through stronger than ever. We now have in place a new, young talented managerial team led by Neil Lennon and capable of great things. Equally, we have recruited and shaped a new, young and talented squad whose promise for the future we have only begun to glimpse.
"For my part, I will always be grateful for the opportunity and the comradeship which I have received. I will leave the Chairman's post as I joined it, a Celtic supporter first and last."
Reid, an outspoken former Labour Cabinet Minister - now Baron Reid of Cardowan - received praise from another former Hoops chairman, Brian Quinn, who said he was right to take on the football authorities during a controversial reign.
''John has provided the leadership you'd expect from an ex-Cabinet minister," Quinn said. He has kept the ship straight. There has been a lot of turbulence both on the field and off the field.
"John did it his way - I've no fault to find with him. You've got to have a wide range of tolerance for how people conduct themselves in this kind of job."
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Baked custard cheesecake
This delicious, creamy cake is yummy served with a fruit compote.
Serves 12-14
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 50 minutes plus 4 hours chilling
250g digestive biscuits or similar, finely crushed
125g unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for greasing the tin)
750g cream cheese, softened
225g caster sugar
2 tbsp custard powder
3 large eggs
3 tbsp lemon juice
300ml double cream
For the topping:
300ml sour cream
¼ tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp sugar
Preheat oven to 180°C
Grease and line the base of a 22cm round loose-bottomed springform cake tin.
Melt the butter and add the crushed biscuits.
Press the biscuit mix into the tin. Use a large spoon to smooth out the base, and push the mixture half way up the side of the tin, making sure it is evenly distributed.
Bake for 15 minutes, until the base has turned golden brown, then remove from the oven.
Beat the cream cheese for at least three minutes; then add the custard powder and sugar. It can take up to five minutes of beating to get a smooth, fluffy cream cheese mixture.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating enough after each egg to get it smooth — do not over-beat.
Add the lemon juice and cream.
Pour the mix onto the base in the tin. Smooth out using a spatula.
Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, then turn the oven down to 140°C and cook for further 40 minutes.
When cooked turn off the oven, leaving the door ajar to cool.
After 10 minutes remove to cool on a wire rack.
Before adding the sour cream topping, completely cool the cake and refrigerate, approx 3-4 hours.
Heat the oven to 150°C and mix the topping ingredients.
Pour the topping over the cheese cake and bake for 10 minutes
Remove from the oven, cool on a wire rack.
Refrigerate till needed.
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UNITED NATIONS, N.Y. (Oct. 22)
Behind-the-scenes activity continued here today as members of the Security Council, led by U.S. Ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg and Senjin Tsuruoka, of Japan, this month's Council president, tried again to hammer out some agreement on a draft resolution acceptable to all parties concerned for possible measures to solve the Middle East crisis.
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The 2017 VRI Summer Institute information and registration coming soon. Below is last year's information for your referencing.
Keynote Address: Inquiring Minds Learn to Read, Write, and Meet the Core
by Dr. Jeffrey Wilhelm
This interactive keynote will explore how inquiry is THE model of instruction for developing deep conceptual and procedural understanding that leads to transfer and application of learning in the real world. It will also explore how inquiry is uniquely suited to assist students to meet the Common Core State Standards and upcoming assessments modeled on the NAEP and PISA assessments of student knowledge and expertise. The session will focus on practical matters such as how to frame instruction with essential questions, frontloading to prepare students for success, sequencing and teaching towards culminating writing assignments and projects.
Dr. Jeffrey Wilhelm is Professor of English Education at Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. He is the founding director of the Boise State Writing Project, which supports over 1000 teachers each year with over 30,000 contact hours of professional development. He is a highly regarded author or co-author of 24 books about literacy and literacy education. Jeff has devoted his professional career to helping teachers help their students. He is particularly devoted to assisting students who are considered to be reluctant, struggling or at-risk. His research agenda is organized around creating supportive inquiry-oriented contexts for developing and performing literacy, literate behaviors and literate identities. His research demonstrates how inquiry environments are powerful contexts for learning literacy and achieving deep understanding.
MINI STRANDS (Monday)
Using Imagination, Play and Drama to Bring Writing to Life
Christine Hertz
This session will explore how teachers can empower children to use what they do so well- play! act! imagine!- to grow as writers. Christine will discuss how a playful writing workshop encourages children to take just-right risks, to try new strategies and to be joyful, independent writers. Teachers will learn when and how they can weave play and drama into their writing workshops and just how powerful these strategies are for young writers. Gr K-5
Interactive Read-Alouds and Whole Class Conversations: Expanding Vocabulary and Language while Fostering a Love of Reading
Beth Moore & Liz Siracusa
Liz Siracusa, 4th Grade Teacher in Essex Junction, and Beth Moore, a coauthor of the Units of Study for Teaching Reading, and the Units of Study for Teaching Writing, (Lucy Calkins, et al, 2015, 2013) will share how to plan picture book and chapter book read-alouds to support deep comprehension, expanding vocabulary and language, as well as speaking and listening skills. They'll describe how to model reading strategies and use conversation prompts to help students move from literal understanding of the text, to inferential and interpretive thinking about the text. The session will include simulations of classroom read-alouds as well as video clips of students engaged in conversation about beautiful literature. Gr 3-6
Digital Remix for Deepening Literacy Practices across 6-12 Curriculum
Michael RobbGrieco
Digital remix practice offers a means for developing transferable skills, powerful summative performance tasks, and more dynamic flipped classroom content. When students interact with course content media to insert their commentaries, add soundtracks, change sequences, and insert new clips, they demonstrate and synthesize their academic understandings in creative new ways that may connect with personal interests and authentic audiences beyond the classroom. In this session, participants will explore using digital remix–the practice of selecting, manipulating, and combining existing media texts to produce new work–to make course content more dynamic, and to engage students in demonstrating their academic knowledge through creative synthesis, critical reflection, and multi-modal composition. Attendees will use simple, freely available online video editing tools to practice accessing, annotating, and remixing course content videos of their choice. We will discuss the key elements of instructional design for lessons using remix practice, including the importance of critical reflection upon the composition process as well as the ethical and legal implications of remix. Gr 6-12
Improving Comprehension with Think Alouds
Jeff Wilhelm
Participants in this interactive workshop will experience how think aloud protocols can be used to assist students to understand and make more powerful use of both general processes of reading (e.g. summarizing and comprehension monitoring) and more sophisticated task- and text-specific strategies (e.g. comprehending irony, ironic monologues, symbolism, authorial generalizations, etc.). Half of the session will be devoted to helping students understand and use reader's rules of notice with nonfiction. Gr 5-12
Maximizing Mini-Lessons in Readers and Writers Workshop
Sue Quesnel
Mini-lessons are the heart of any Reader's or Writer's Workshop. With the subtle shifts in the Common Core State Standards in reading and writing, you may be looking to revisit resources you use during your mini-lessons. Spend the afternoon exploring great anchor texts, participating in demo lessons, and viewing video clips of teachers in action. Be ready to walk away with an extensive list of anchor texts and a few new instructional moves for your bag of teaching tricks. Gr K-4
Reviving Running Records
Nicole Gaboriault
Participants will practice using running records to identify patterns in student reading behaviors and to use running records to inform instruction. Open to any teacher who works with struggling readers. Gr K-6
Keep It Real: Light the Spark of Student Engagement with Authentic Text
Maggie Eaton
In this strand, participants will have the opportunity to explore resources and select authentic text to accompany their current units of study. We will examine how the use of authentic texts increases student engagement and expands opportunities for differentiation and scaffolding. The group will analyze how use of Authentic Text helps students have a clearer understanding of the purpose and role of a discipline in the real world, makes learning more meaningful and relevant, and can serve as a springboard for performance based writing and speaking tasks. Gr 6-12
Making the Most of Nonfiction Text Structures
Hilary Kissel
Participants will deconstruct and examine the progressions outlined in the Common Core State Standards and be introduced to instructional strategies and materials that can be used to help students access these text structures. Participants will also spend time examining a variety of mentor texts with different text structures, receive a book list of these texts, and brainstorm ways to use these books in their classroom instruction. Gr 4-8
FULL STRANDS (Tuesday & Wednesday)
Learning About and From Informational Texts: From ABC Books to Historical Recounts
Pam Chomsky-Higgins
Participants in this strand will have the opportunity to read and discuss current informational texts written by a wide range of authors. Together we will learn what makes a "great" informational text and will apply this knowledge to a number of texts that will be available to explore. We will think about informational texts as read alouds, as the foci of discussions, as sources for report writing, as texts for small group instruction, and, as choices for independent reading. We will consider the requirements of the Common Core State Standards, as well. Participants will have reading time each day and will be invited to respond to what they are reading in discussion groups as well as in writing. Please bring along one or two of your favorite informational texts to share with the group! Gr K-6
Building Literacy Classrooms of Agency, Independence & Joy
Christine Hertz
It is every literacy teacher's goal for their students to become "lifelong readers and writers." The question, then, is how do we cultivate conditions in the classroom to allow that vision of an engaged, joyful reader and writer to become reality, while still meeting rigorous benchmarks and standards? In this strand, participants will learn how to lean on mindset traits such as persistence, empathy, optimism, resilience and flexibility to help support children as they take on new work with joy and challenges with determination in reading and writing workshops. Christine Hertz, classroom teacher and co-author of A Mindset for Learning with Kristi Mraz, will explore how the powerful research behind mindsets, motivation, and habit building can support every student's reading and writing growth. Christine will demonstrate how this work can be woven seamlessly into existing workshop structures such as read alouds, focus lessons, interactive and shared writing, small group work, guided reading, conferring, and shares. This strand will help you apply these concepts in the literacy classroom with specific strategies for increasing reading and writing volume and stamina, taking risks as students work on new goals, and helping them to have ownership and agency over their literacy work. Gr K-5
Big Ideas in Little Books: Supporting Beginning Readers with Reading Comprehension and Conversation (K-2)
Beth Moore
In this lively strand Beth Moore, coauthor on the Units of Study for Teaching Reading (Lucy Calkins et al, 2015), will share how to inspire our youngest readers to think deeply about the books they read during reading workshop. She'll share how reading workshop for young children can be infused with play, drama, and conversation that brings texts to life. Participants will learn to use various tools that help identify student strengths and next steps in reading comprehension, as well as various methods of instruction for lifting the level of children's thinking and talking about books. The session will include simulations of classroom activities, role-play, and video clips. Gr K-2
Using Formative Assessment in Reading and Writing Workshop: How conferring, learning progressions, and depth of knowledge indicators can enhance assessment and instruction for ALL students
Kosha Patel & Jenn Childress
Formative assessment has been shown to be one of the most effective tools to improve student achievement, yet it is one of the most difficult tools for teachers to implement and keep track of. This workshop will help you fine-tune your conferring skills and amp up your feedback to students in order to maximize results. Teachers will develop an understanding of learning progressions and learn how to apply them to Reading and Writing workshop. This strand will explore how learning progressions help students gain a clear understanding of expectations and provide them with a framework to advance to the next level. Participants will practice conferring strategies and design learning progressions for more successful instruction. Gr 1-8
Student-Driven Conferences that Deepen Critical Thinking and Lead to More Engaged Independent Reading Experiences
Theresa Young
When readers go beyond simple comprehension questions to extend their own ideas, they're on their way to becoming independent, critical thinkers, who can read any text with depth and thoughtfulness. In this strand, participants will explore authentic ways to help students name their own ideas, use tools for deepening their comprehension, and engage in independent reading more effectively. Step-by-step guidelines on how to conduct a productive conference, categories to help teachers narrow down possible directions a conference should go, and examples of student work and teacher-student dialogue will be provided. Gr 3-8
The Writer's Workshop in the Elementary Classroom
Rebecca Cardone
The Writer's Workshop provides an ideal framework for providing students with a predictable and structured time for writing and writing instruction. Participants will learn how to establish and manage a Writer's Workshop in their classroom. Topics such as launching a Writer's Workshop, writer's notebooks, components of a workshop, and using assessment to drive instruction will be covered. Ongoing discussion, reflection, and planning will allow participants to leave with a toolbox full of strategies and ideas for establishing a Writer's Workshop in their own classrooms. Gr K-5
Exploring the Readers Workshop Model
Nancy Woods & Cathy White
Reader's Workshop is an ideal framework for literacy instruction that provides a learning environment that encourages choice and independence and offers opportunity for addressing the Common Core Standards. Participants will delve into the components of Reading Workshop by seeing models, viewing clips of classrooms and practicing the instructional techniques involved. Reflection and discussion in the group will enhance learning and understanding to provide teachers with the tools they need to establish Reading Workshop in their classroom. The professional resource, Still Learning to Read by Sibberson & Szymusiak, will provide ongoing support for teachers as they return to their classrooms. Gr 3-6
Guided Reading: Leading Readers Forward
Nicole Gaboriault
Participants will learn about assessment, text selection, book introductions, observations, specific prompting and teaching moves, discussion, and word work in the realm of small group instruction. Participants will learn how to maximize instruction for small groups no matter if they have 15 minutes or 30 minutes. Gr K-3
A 21st Century Collaborative Culture of Literacy MS/HS (MTSS-RtII)
Kris Breen, Alysia Backman, Lisa Driver
A 21st Century Collaborative Culture of Literacy integrates the latest secondary research with classroom, school, and district-wide practices designed to improve and sustain a culture of literacy, elevate student motivation and performance, and encourage student-centered, authentic, and personalized learning. Middle and high school level educators will be able to identify how current VT standards and initiatives connect literacy across all disciplines and directly support student proficiency in the 21st century skills necessary to successfully navigate a path to graduation, and for students to thrive in college and/or real-world pursuits and careers. Participants will engage in dialogue and activities centered on disciplinary literacy and developing strategies to build student motivation, engagement, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. Gr 6-12
Registration Information
Early Bird Special! Register for the entire Institute by May 30th for $575 per person or $550 per team member
Registration fees after May 30:
Monday only: $225.00 per person
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: $625 per person
A Team of 5 Registrants from the same school or district will be given a reduced rate of $575 per person. All registrations must be received at the same time to qualify for the group rate. Please fill out a separate registration form for each registrant. Registrations must be accompanied by a check or purchase order.
Registration Includes continental breakfast, lunch, and all materials.
Return registration form by July 24, 2016.
Registrations and checks or purchase orders can be mailed to: Vermont Reads Institute at UVM, 539c Waterman Bldg, 85 South Prospect St, Burlington, VT 05405
Confirmations and Cancellations
A $30 cancellation fee will apply to all registrants who cannot attend. Notice of cancellation must be given by July 24. Cancellations after that date will be charged 100% of the registration fee. No refunds will be granted after that date. The same policy applies for purchase orders. If paying with a purchase order, please be sure to obtain permission from the school district to register. If the school district does not come through with the purchase order, the conference attendee will be responsible for the conference fees. No-shows will be invoiced and subject to collection for the full amount. A substitution of a registrant may be made at any time. Returned checks will be charged $25. You will receive a confirmation by e-mail. If you do not receive a confirmation, please contact the VRI at UVM office to ensure that you are registered at 802.656.0730
Schedule of Events
7:30-8:45: Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:45-11:30: Welcome and Keynote by Dr. Wilhelm
12:00-1:00: Lunch
1:00-3:00: Mini Strands
Tuesday & Wednesday
7:30-8:30: Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30-12:00: Full Strands
12:00-1:00: Lunch
1:00-3:00: Full Strands
Hotel Information
Lake Morey Resort
1 Clubhouse Road
Fairlee, VT 05045
Check in: 3:00pm
Check out: 11:00am
Room Rates: $130/per night, single or double
Overnight rooms are not included in your conference fee. You will need a credit card to make a reservation. Please indicate that you are attending the VRI at UVM conference to get the discounted room rate. There is a one night non-refundable deposit. Any cancellations will be charged that deposit.


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Gov. Mark Sanford today joined state legislators, conservation advocates, and the business community to sign the Water Withdrawal Act (H.452), a stewardship bill aimed at ensuring that South Carolina's water resources are allocated equitably. The bill establishes a permitting system designed to protect South Carolina rivers and allow for appropriate withdrawal by the state's businesses and local governments.
"We have a sacred duty to steward South Carolina's natural resources wisely, and this bill represents a step toward fulfilling that duty," Gov. Sanford said. "Up until now we've had no means by which to ensure that water withdrawals from our state's rivers and lakes were consistent with the goal of preserving our state's natural heritage and the larger notion of quality of life. With this permitting process in place, we can better protect our state's water resources from real or potential abuses. There's a host of people to thank for their years of hard work in getting this bill through the legislature, but I'd particularly thank Senators Chip Campsen and Paul Campbell, and Stephen Spitz, Chairman of the Water Law Review Commission created by our Administration in 2003 to study just these type of issues."
This permitting process also allows state officials - including the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) - to consider whether specific uses of river water would adversely affect natural habitats. New industries that want to use more than 3 million gallons a month from a lake or one of 15 designated river systems must get permits, while existing users would be guaranteed permits.


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The Committee for French-Israel Solidarity announced today that it will organize a series of public meetings in French cities and towns to advocate direct peace talks between Israel and the Arab states and to influence the French Government to resume its former friendly relations with Israel. Friedrich Salomon, chairman of the committee, said the first meeting would take place on Sept. 25 in Paris and would be addressed by Raymond Triboulet, a Gaullist deputy and former minister and by Jacques Mercier, a Gaullist. He said the Government will be urged to lift its embargo on the 50 Mirage jet planes which Israel bought in France in view of the threats against Israel's existence made recently by President Nasser of Egypt and President Boumedienne of Algeria.


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