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Meaningful Use Deadlines Delayed for 1 Year
Responding to comments from healthcare providers, healthcare associations, EHR developers, and other industry stakeholders, federal officials announced late on Friday that the timeline for "meaningful use" deadlines is being pushed back one year.
Senior officials from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT posted a joint letter on the HealthIT.gov website with proposed new dates. The new timeline will give provider organizations an extra year to demonstrate that they have met the Stage 2 criteria of the federal incentive program for meaningful use of electronic health record systems.
Stage 2 will be extended through 2016, while Stage 3 will begin in 2017 for provider organizations that have completed at least two years in Stage 2 of the meaningful use timeline.
The statement from Jacob Reider, Acting National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, and Robert Tagalicod, Director of CMS's Office of E-Health Standards and Services, lists several benefits to the extension:
- "More analysis of feedback from stakeholders on Stage 2 progress and outcomes
- More available data on Stage 2 adoption and measure calculations—especially on new patient engagement measures and health information exchange objectives
- More consideration of potential Stage 3 requirements
- Additional time for preparation for enhanced Stage 3 requirements
- Ample time for developers to create and distribute certified EHR technology before Stage 3 begins, and incorporate lessons learned about usability and customization."
The new timeline will be subject to the standard rule-making process, with opportunities for stakeholders to contribute comments. The blog post says the proposed rule will likely be released in the fall of 2014, while the final rule, which will include all requirements for Stage 3, would follow in the first half of 2015.
Hospital and physician groups have insisted for months that the original deadlines for Stage 2 were burdensome and called for flexibility. The CMS/ONC post highlights the need for interoperability, which has been a particular point of contention, saying the new timeline will "enable our certification processes to … include newer industry standards that can lead to greater interoperability, and add more predictability for EHR technology developers."
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Microbirth Film
"Microbirth" is a new feature-length documentary looking at birth in a whole new way; through the lens of a microscope. Investigating the latest scientific research, the film reveals how we give birth could impact the lifelong health of our children.
"Microbirth" aims to raise public awareness about the importance of "seeding the baby's microbiome" at birth with the mother's own bacteria – this bacteria helps train the immune system to recognise what is "friend" and what is "foe".This documentary reveals why we should include the "seeding of the baby's microbiome" on every birth plan – for even if vaginal birth isn't possible, immediate skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding can still help to provide bacteria crucial to the development of the baby's immune system. In the scientists' view, if we can get the seeding of the baby's microbiome right at birth, this could make a massive difference to the baby's health for the rest of its life. Consequently, "Microbirth" is of extreme importance for global health!
Childbirth Education Association will screen "Microbirth" as part of a world premiere on Saturday 20 September 2014. It will also be a fundraising evening with refreshments provided. Tickets are available from the the office or through our online booking site. BOOK NOW!

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Track and field's greatest dual meet is turning 50
Original post made on Jul 20, 2012
Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, July 19, 2012, 3:04 PM
on Jul 20, 2012 at 10:58 am
A really great two days. I'll never forget it.
on Jul 20, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Jordan Payton was incredible. Plus it's amazing what people can do when their governments get out of the way. Thanks for posting this uplifting story.
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That was an excellent article that really captured the moment. I was in attendance as a 12-year-old with my parents. We lived in Los Altos Hills at the time; however, I now live in Montgomery, Alabama. My recollection of Valery Brumel's world record high jump remains seared into my memory as if it happened yesterday. Your description of the atmosphere leading up to and following it was spot on. It was the height of the Cold War and only a few months before the US and the USSR would face each other down over missiles in Cuba and move the nuclear clock to with a fraction of a second of doomsday. Although 99% of the spectators were US Citizens who had lived the past decade in the shadow of impending doom, there was a palpable sense of anticipation in the air that you could cut with a knife as Brumel readied himself for that jump. Although it certainly was unspoken as the stadium fell silent, there was an unmistakable feeling that 80,000 souls were collectively waiting for him to give us an opportunity to tear down the walls that divided the world. Seconds later, he did his part, and 80,000 spectators responded by doing theirs as they exploded in celebration. That moment was and remains magical.


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Carbon and cities central to a sustainable China
Addressing carbon emissions and urban development will be crucial if China is to continue to improve well-being without costing the planet, says a new report launched yesterday.
The "China Ecological Footprint Report 2010", jointly published by WWF and China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED), explores the country's challenges and opportunities in an increasingly resource-constrained world.
Over the past three decades China's per capita income has grown by more than 50 times as a result of economic development. However, rapid industrialization, urban development and intensive agriculture have increased the pressure on nature.
"Our environment is the basis for life and human development. Due to rapid social and economic development in recent years, environmental issues are increasingly becoming a bottleneck for future economic growth," said Zhu Guangyao, Secretary General of CCICED. "The next twenty years will be critical for China to realize sustainable development. With this in mind, it is the goal of the Chinese government to accelerate the formation of a resource efficient and environmentally-friendly society."
A world consuming resources and producing wastes at Chinese levels for 2007 would need the equivalent of 1.2 planets to support its activities, compared to 0.8 of a planet at 2003 Chinese consumption levels. The global average in 2007 was 1.5 planets, meaning that it would take 1.5 years for the Earth to regenerate the resources used and to absorb the CO2 emitted that year.
Carbon emissions and individual wealth have become the major factors influencing China's Ecological Footprint.
"Raising awareness of China's footprint is a crucial step in China's efforts to improve the well-being of its people without jeopardizing their future," said Jim Leape, WWF International Director General. "This analysis tells us that to achieve its goal of a 'harmonious society,' China must find ways to grow its economy while protecting the natural systems upon which the economy, and society, depend – from the Yangtze River to the Amazon forest."
In 2008, carbon footprint associated with energy demand for buildings, transport, consumption of goods and provision of public services account for more than half of China's Ecological Footprint in 29 of China's 31 provinces. In the municipalities of Shanghai, Beijing and Tianjin, and in the industrialized provinces of Shangdong this portion exceeds 65 per cent.
"The analysis clearly indicated the importance of China moving quickly to a low carbon development model and the crucial role that will be played by energy efficiency, cleaner energy and the push to sustainable cities," Leape said.
There are clear differences between rural and urban areas, primarily due to income gaps and consequent variations in consumption and energy utilization.
The analysis suggests that for provinces where per capita GDP exceeds RMB 30,000 (approximately US$ 4,500), Ecological Footprint increases in parallel. In China high-income segments of population are overwhelmingly located in cities, and Ecological Footprint of cities is 1.4 to 2.5 times greater than rural areas.
Beijing has the greatest footprint per person and Yunnan has the smallest. Between 1985 and 2008 Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Guangdong and Chongqing have seen the greatest overall growth in their footprint per person.
There are, however, promising signs of China's attempt to achieve sustainable development. The rate of increase in Ecological Footprint has slowed down in most Chinese provinces during 2005-2008 in comparison to 2000-2005. In Beijing, this trend is attributed to a more stable rate of urbanization, together with energy conservation measures and to the transition from a manufacturing to a service economy.
"Today China's global influence is greater than at any time in recent history and by reducing pressure on natural resources through better management and increased efficiency, the country can play an important role in sustaining the global environment while gaining competitiveness," Leape said.
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- Photos to illustrate this media release are available at the link: https://photos.panda.org/gpn/external?albumId=3978.
- The China Ecological Footprint Report 2010 is co-published by WWF and CCICED (China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development - a high level advisory body to the Chinese Government), with the support of the Global Footprint Network and China's Institute of Geographic Sciences and National Resources Research (IGSNRR) as technical partners.
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Sura Korean Restaurant's master chef, Paul Kim, gives diners the opportunity to make their own Korean barbecue on personal tabletop grills. At granite-topped tables, fresh veggies go for a dip in shabu shabu hot pots, a traditional Japanese fondue of lemon ponzu or sesame dipping sauce, and savory slices of barbecue pork or beef brisket sizzle on metal grates. The dining room sports sleek, modern decor punctuated by dark-wood chairs.
What would normally require a simultaneous stroll through Beijing, Delhi, and Phuket, chefs Alex and Cham Murrell can achieve all in one sitting with Stickers Asian Café's unique medley of pan-Asian street food. The chefs oversee a sizzling assortment of handmade potstickers, Sichuan chow mein, and south China-style barbeque pork. Kung pao chicken, Korean BBQ Beef Bulgogi, Thai satays & noodles, Indian curries, Rotis and lamb kabobs, and desserts, including the much loved Fried bananas topped with toasted coconut ice cream, round out the menu. Guests imbibe signature cocktails, loose teas, and beer. Stickers Asian Café also offers a variety of other menu options include a vegetarian, gluten free, and kids menu, and unique chopsticks are available for kids.
Wok Box was founded in 2004 in downtown Edmonton, Alberta, and has successfully expanded to 60 locations throughout Canada and the United States by offering fast pan-Asian cuisine full of nutritious ingredients in a family-friendly setting. The menu ornaments chopsticks with Thai, Indian, Cambodian, and Vietnamese cuisine, and some of its options follow the Health Check program guidelines put together by the Heart and Stroke Foundation's registered dietitians. At every location, patrons delight in chicken, shrimp, beef, tofu, and vegetables clinging to jasmine rice and noodles while watching flat-screen TVs and celebrating this Chinese New Year, the Year of the Heffalump.


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Houzz is the new way to design your home.
617 refined wallpape Farmhouse Home Design Photos
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Modern farmhouse
What a lovely room! Who manufactures the wallpaper?
Has anyone been able to source the wallpaper
I would also like to know who made the wallpaper
Would like info on this wonderful wallpaper also, please! Thank you.
Name of wallpaper manufacturer and where to get please
Tree like wallpaper gives an outdoor feeling to the basement bedroom space
I like the wallpaper....maybe it could be painted on instead?
If it weren't for the ladder in the lightwell outside, you'd never guess this guest room was in the basement. An arboreal wallpaper helps banish any subterranean feel, as does the chandelier from Dennis & Leen. (How often to you see a chandelier in a basement?)Bench: Williams-Sonoma Home; lamps:
Back wall with birch branches — mtbethy
RW Anderson Homes
Wallingford Farmhouse
What brand and pattern is the wallpaper?
who makes this wallpaper and what is the pattern name PLEASE
I have this wallpaper in my daughters nursery. The brand is Osborne & Little. The pattern is Benvarden. I ordered it via Miller Paint Store (Portland, OR), but they have a website that may have additional info.
I like this wallpaper where can ii buy it
simplicity. The wallpaper is perfect.
I like the wallpaper in this room. Very pretty.
use of wallpaper and board and batten
really like this w/ the wallpaper on top!
Another option..wrapped header to look like a beam...wallpaper stopping point.
love wainscottimg plus wallpaper colours prime great.
wallpaper and french door and waynesoctting
Dining Room: wallpaper on upper half only.
Dr half wall — Alison Rousseau White
Allard Ward Architects
Grinders Switch Farm
Wallpaper is gorgeous! Where can I find it?
The bathroom was designed by R. Higgins Interiors in Nashville, TN. The wallpaper is from SJW Studios, pattern is McLaughlin Damask, and color is Lichen.
Wallpaper is beautiful and I like the backsplash.
Love this wallpaper!!!!
vintage look and wallpaper
wallpaper & chandelier
Love the wallpaper!...brown wallpaper...patterned wallpaper
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The oak desk. The wallpaper. The brass twin bed.
like the wallpaper... maybe for a bathroom
for wf back room: wallpaper like this on a piece of board, placed behind sofa bed and
automotive parts, and placed it atop an old oak library desk. The plane overhead is his favorite kite that he flies in the fields on the property. Wallpaper: Woods, Cole & Son; floor lamp: a vintage, Jieldé
Walls — serene01
CWB Architects
Bug Acres of Woodstock
wallpaper that go together with the view
> Bedding > Wallpaper > Lamps > Window > Softness
Don't like the wallpaper, but this look with another wallpaper would
Soft gray walls. White trim. Wallpaper. Tufted headboard
Colors wallpaper bed
Wallpaper focal wall
wallpaper on one wall
Wallpaper accent wall.
One wall wallpaper behind headboard
Wallpaper contrast wall
accent wallpaper...Wallpaper sconces...wallpaper one wall...wallpaper + sconces...floral wallpaper
Solid windows for upstairs — deborahiparrish
Donald Lococo Architects
American Farmhouse
Gramont Wallpaper | Osborne & Little
Really like this wallpaper - maybe something
wood, white, and wallpaper for color and texture
The graceful dining room is also meant to look like the addition of a newly rich farm family. Lococo's team selected a modern wallpaper with a period feel. The built-ins were also designed in a classic style, and the architects even selected the vintage Wedgwood Edme serving pieces that sit on the selves
simple, without being overly fussy," Lococo says.China: Wedgwood Edme, Conway pattern, Replacements; chair, cabinet pulls: Restoration Hardware; wallpaper: Pompadour Gramont, Osborne & Little
built-ins and wallpaper — emtrigg
Rikki Snyder
Eclectic Farm House
Did you paint this as well or is it wallpaper?
Not really wallpaper... But so whimsical and lovely
Wallpaper for laundry room
Combination of wallpapers
Wallpaper. Have to have this!
Love the wallpaper...Wallpaper mural...the wallpaper
Stencil — Deborah Hetherington
Van Wicklen Design
Austin Modern Farmhouse
Is this wallpaper? Would like something similar for guest bedroom. Thanks
how did you choose the wallpaper? Did you choose it first then got the other things or did the wallpaper come last
The wallpaper stickers were created last. I had all the other elements in the room first, then I chose a design that mimics the motif in the comforters. Plus
I just noticed your question, so forgive me for being late! Actually the flowers are removable stickers. Looks like wallpaper though. I found the product on the Etsy site. Let me know if you can't locate them, and I can dig further in my receipts. thanks for your inquiry
Love the colors and the wallpaper
A white and tan floral wallpaper hung on a feature wall adds a great deal of interest to this restful bedroom of whites.
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So, cud some loyal Wizfan please advise when to buy the tickets and wheats the best seats for under $50/each.


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The ISP, which operates in the UK and on the Continent, had shortlisted five agency groups: incumbent M&C Saatchi, which is pitching alongside BBDO; Y&R Paris and Red Cell; TBWA\London; Euro RSCG; and DDB London.
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February 02, 2012, 2:27 PM — The Kelihos botnet – one of the highest-volume spam sources ever and the anti-cybercrime success Microsoft liked to crow about most often after a joint effort with Kaspersky Lab took the botnet down – is back.
Microsoft and Kaspersky decapitated the botnet by temporarily taking over the command-and-control channel, and pointed all the bots at non-existent C-n-C servers instead.
Microsoft was so excited about the success it sometimes failed to mention that Kaspersky did most of the work.
That left them with no instructions on how to fill the world with spam, though the "takedown" had a big weakness: bot malware remained in the infected machines, leaving the mother of all backdoors open afterward.
It also didn't wipe out the network of proxy servers the botnet owners used to direct its activities without having responsibility tracked back to them.
Over time – very little time, actually – the botnet owners have spread a new version of the Kelihos malware and re-taken control over at least part of a network that once generated 3.8 billion spams per day.
Kaspersky researchers now say there are active command-and-control servers directing portions of the botnet, probably owned by two different groups of hackers, each using a different RSA key for authentication, according to The Register.
How long did it take to put the spam generation back in action?
Almost no time at all, according to Maria Garnaeva, an Kaspersky Lab Expert.
Kaspersky and Microsoft announced Sept. 28 that they'd disrupted the KelihosHlux botnet.
The new version of the malware that allowed the Kelihos masters to control the botnet appeared as early as Sept. 28 – the same day the two vendors announced they'd decapitated the network, according to Garnaeva.
Earlier this week Microsoft announced a programmer named Andrey Sabelnikov of St. Petersburg was behind the network.
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Steers beat buzzer and SAGU, 74-73
Texas College stuns crowd in Double OT
Horne layup with five seconds left gives SAGU the lead
WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Ronald Horne (Waco, Tx / Univ. of N.Texas, Waco HS) scored a tie-breaking layup with five seconds remaining in the second overtime to give Southwestern Assemblies of God University a 73-71 advantage over Texas College. It wasn't enough.
Hamid Ford launched a three-point basket as the buzzer sounded for a stunning, 74-73 setback to the Steers. Silencing a raucous home crowd, Ford released a high-arching shot from the top of the key.
"I had no idea if it was good or not," said the transfer from Los Angeles. "The defender went for my up-fake, then I took a step and shot. I wanted to give it enough air to give it a chance."
As the Rawlings rawhide ripped the nets, it took the air out of a crowd who thought they had witnessed the game-winner just seconds earlier. It was the storyline of the game.
Did he know it was good when it left his fingertips? "No. Not until it went through (the cylinder). Then I just soaked up the moment for a second."
"Coach (Marquet Norfleet) gave us a great opportunity here at Texas College," he said. "And he drew up a play to get an open look. The first one was better."
At the end of the first overtime, with two seconds remaining, he got open in front of the Steers bench and fired a trey from near the sideline. "That one felt good, and I missed it."
His name, Hamid (HAH-meed), in Arabic, means praiseworthy. He wore it well on Monday.
SAGU head coach Donnie Bostwick concurred. "It was a great game. I tip my hat to Texas College for battling and stealing one at our place."
The 'Cardiac Cattle' did the same thing last Monday when Jamal Robertson's triple beat Our Lady of the Lake University, 91-88, with just one second to go.
"Hamid is a great addition to our team," said Coach Norfleet. "We view him as 'instant offense.' He's capable of knocking down shots in the clutch"
Ford, who played at Findlay Prep in Las Vegas, attended Arkansas-Monticello and Texas Southern before joining Texas College this semester, made five of nine shots from the arc. A breakdown in defensive coverage left him open long enough to catch the inbounds pass with two seconds remaining.
The win was the ninth in eleven games for the Steers. Nine of those games were decided by less than ten points. They won seven of them. In the end, they took better care of the ball in the clutch and cashed in on a series of missed opportunities by SAGU.
SAGU made seven turnovers and missed four of six free throws at the end of regulation and in the extra sessions while the guests stroked 7-of-9.
The Impact on the Standings
Texas College is now 17-10 overall and 13-8 in the Red River Athletic Conference. They can finish as high as fourth with three league games to play.
The loss was costly for Southwestern, now 20-8 and 14-8 in the RRAC. The Lions slid from a 4th place tie to 6th.
It was also the team's second double-overtime defeat in eight days. Both came two days after huge wins over Top 20 teams; Our Lady of the Lake and LSU-Shreveport.
Game Summary
The first half was fiercely contested as both teams shot less than 30%. SAGU took a 27-21 in to the second stanza. Neither squad could assemble a significant scoring run.
The Lions had a 46-42 lead when a triple by Horne circled and rimmed out. Mike Nwelue (Lewisville, Tx / Lewisville HS) rose like the Phoenix and sent the ball through the rack with a flaming, two-handed dunk.
Caleb Feemster (Addison, Tx / Trinity Christian Academy) and James Ford (Victoria, Tx / Faith Academy) netted a pair of free throws for a 52-49 lead.
A 9-2 surge gave the Steers a 55-52 lead as Robertson made four straight foul shots.
Baskets by Dominique Rambo (Dallas, Tx / Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ, Trinity Christian School) and another by Horne, who utilized a Feemster screen to reclaim the lead.
LaDarren Williams hammered a one-handed jam after Robertson spotted him on a drive. Down by a point, Rambo split a pair of FT's with thirty-nine second remaining to send the game into overtime, tied at 57.
Rambo supplied a 61-58 lead on two Horne assists. On the first, he drove inside for a scoop shot; the second was a baseline drive around a Horne pic.
The Steers' Ford, left open on the left wing, triggered a three to tie the game. It was a prelude of the finish.
Knotted at 65, the Lions missed a chance when Grigsby was cited for a questionable charging call on the left block with eight seconds to go. Ford would miss his first date with destiny from downtown.
A traditional three-point play by by bbyNwelue (NEW-ell-a-way) gave SAGU a 68-67 lead. Ford and Wendell Maye made baskets as the Steers went on top, 71-68 at 2:48.
A double-team by Horne and Rambo squeezed the ball near midcourt. 'Bo cashed in when he dished to Grigsby in transition for the equalizer at 71.
Both teams sqandered an occasion to seize the lead on a missed shot, followed by a SAGU basket being nullified when officials indicated Rambo stepped on the end line.
After Nwelue intercepted a high pass at the top of the key, and Horne knifed inside for a right-handed lay-up for what was almost the game-winner with five ticks left.
Coaches Point of View
"It was a great effort by Ron," Bostwick said. "He has stepped up his game and really helping us of late. I'm proud of him."
The Steers advanced the ball to midcourt and called a timeout to set-up Ford's buzzer-beating reply.
"We definitely had our shots," Coach Bostwick explained. "Playing a third game in five days really shows weakness and magnifies it much more than usual."
"Plus, fatigue wears on you and reveals inexperience and limits your ability to focus. We battled through adversity but did not play smart and finish. Hopefully it helps us the next time we are in that situation," he said after the game.
As for the Steers, Coach Norfleet said his club's knack for winning in pressure situations is because the team puts itself in those predicaments. "Tonight, for example, we never believed the game was over," he explained.
"I've had more talented teams in the past. This group is coming together at the right time. They can grind out wins, making it our best coaching effort yet."
He said that beating SAGU on the road requires that teams bring their A-game. "Coach Bostwick has turned things around here," he acknowledged. "They never give up and are very well coached." He also said that when they "got to driving instead of settling for jump shots, I knew it was gonna be a challenge."
Team Totals for SAGU, TxC
SAGU owned a decisive edge in statistics. They outshot TxC 37% (29-of-79) to 35% (23-of-65) and dominated the boards, 57-30, including a whopping 25-7 on the offensive glass. It didn't translate into fouls or free throws despite the physical nature of the game.
The Lions made only 61% (11-of-18) from the charity stripe compared to the Steers' 92% (22-of-24). Turnovers hindered offensive continuity, as the Jungle Kings had 27 giveaways to the Herd's 22.
One area the Lions were cold was long distance shooting, connecting on just 4-of-22 (18%), contrasted by the Steers 6-of-22 (30%). After harnessing the Steers to 24% shooting in the first half (7-29), the visitors erupted to make 44 % the rest of the way (16-36).
Player Statistics
Individually, Nwelue, who returned to the starting line-up, poured in a season-high 17-points and grabbed 11 rebounds. In the past three games he has scored an average of 13.3 ppg while hitting 16 of 26 shots and 8-of-9 free throws.
Rambo finished with 13 points, nine boards, three assists and five steals. Feemster scored five, but snatched 10 rebounds and distributed three helpers. Horne accounted for five points and 11 boards. The Lions bench produced a 29-2 scoring margin over their Longhorn counterparts.
The Steers had four players in double-digits; Robertson 23, Ford 19, Williams 18 and Maye with 12. Jhirmetrius Cochran laid claim to a dozen caroms.
National Top 25 Coaches Poll
Despite knocking off a second Top 20 team in successive weeks, SAGU went from 13 votes to just nine in this week's poll, released on Monday evening by the NAIA. Essentially, the Lions are #32. OLLU remained at #7, Texas Wesleyan at #11 and LSU-Shreveport at #19.
In the NCCAA's weekly Burbridge Ratings, SAGU is at #12 in the 55-team Division. Should SAGU not earn a spot in the 32-team NAIA tournament, they could enter the NCCAA's Central Regional tournament, March 7-10, in Denver.
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Jun 23, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Recruit looks to rev-up the Lions engine
Apr 02, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Mar 28, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Mar 24, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Mar 20, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Mar 19, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Mar 17, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Mar 13, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Mar 10, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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SAGU falls in OT, 79-78, to #8 seed OBU
Mar 08, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Mar 06, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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OBU sweeps women's, men's tourney SAC titles
Mar 06, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Mar 04, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Mar 03, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Feb 28, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Feb 27, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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NAIA Top 25 Coaches Poll has SAGU at No. 5
Feb 25, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Feb 25, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Lions roar past Royals, 80-56
Feb 24, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Monday Hoops: SAGU hosts Ecclesia, 7:00pm
Feb 24, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Feb 23, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Basketball Preview: WBU at SAGU this afternoon
Feb 22, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Lions move up to No. 4 in NAIA poll
Feb 20, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Tres Magnifique!
Feb 19, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Blackout is expected tonight at Hoops twinbill
Feb 18, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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SAGU holds off No. 14 MACU, 95-94
Feb 17, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Second half surge overcomes OBU, 69-61
Feb 15, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Hoops showdown tonight; SAGU vs OBU
Feb 13, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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SAGU slips one spot to No. 5 in Top 25 Poll
Feb 11, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Coach Bostwick earns 200th collegiate victory
Feb 11, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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SAGU withstands Rams, 77-74
Feb 10, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Saturday Hoops vs Texas Wesleyan
Feb 08, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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No. 4 SAGU falls to Drovers, 88-80
Feb 07, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Watch SAGU's Saturday hoops highlights
Feb 05, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Walter shines as No. 4 Lions thump SCU, 78-56
Feb 03, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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No. 4 Lions edge OKCU, 65-62
Jan 31, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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SAGU hoops face nationally ranked OKCU tonight
Jan 30, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Fans can watch live video; other media available SAGU boasts SAC's leading scorers in men/women in Rambo/Winston OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma -- When Southwestern Assemblies of G...Read more
Lions trump Royals, 107-76
Jan 28, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Lions in Arkansas to play Ecclesia College tonight
Jan 27, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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A Fan's Guide to the Sooner Athletic Conference
Jan 25, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Bostwick optimistic after setback
Jan 24, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Wayland scores final seven points, tops SAGU
Jan 24, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Tied at 82, Pioneers pull upset, 89-82 Cold-shooting Lions can't offset 39 to 13 in free throws Click here for expanded Box Score Click here for Play-by-Play Read Coach Bostwick...Read more
Preview of SAGU -vs- WBU twinbill
Jan 23, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Statistical breakdown of the two games PLAINVIEW, Texas -- When Southwestern Assemblies of God University's women's and men's basketball teams take the court on Thursday...Read more
Follow SAGU hoops Thursday at WBU
Jan 23, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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SAGU whistles past Northwood, 92-84
Jan 22, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Lions ascend to No. 1 in NAIA Poll
Jan 21, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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SAGU jousts with Knights in Cedar Hill
Jan 21, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Rambo named Conference Player of the Week
Jan 20, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Jan 20, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Rambo picked for NCCAA honor
Jan 19, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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No. 2 ranked Lions outlast No. 11 St. Gregory's
Jan 19, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Hoops teams in action Saturday at St. Gregory's
Jan 18, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Bostwick comments on the win over John Brown
Jan 17, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Coach praises strengths of defenders Gentry, Rambo Backcourt duo includes "the best defender in the country" WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Thursday night's 63-5...Read more
SAGU grounds Golden Eagles, 63-52
Jan 17, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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SAGU hosts John Brown Univ. on Thursday PM
Jan 15, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Lady Lions (8-8) vs Golden Eagles (11-3) at 6:00pm Lions (13-1) vs Golden Eagles (12-3), 8:00pm SAGU Sports Live to broadcast both games in HD WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Southwest...Read more
Grit and heart propel Lions over Stars, 68-63
Jan 14, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Replay Lions' Top 12 Plays-of-the-Night
Jan 12, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Pair of scoring surges propel Lions to 80-71 win
Jan 12, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
SAGU tops Science & Arts with 12-0, 11-0 runs Oklahoma City visits the Sheaffer Center on Monday night Links below to: Box Score, Play-by-Play, Standings and Photo Gallery WAX...Read more
SAGU looks to brand Drovers with W's
Jan 11, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Lions steady in 86-80 road win over Wesleyan
Jan 10, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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SAGU in Ft. Worth to tangle with Rams
Jan 09, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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SAGU moves up to No. 2 in NAIA Poll
Jan 08, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Rambo garners National Player of the Week award
Jan 07, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Rambo named SAC Player of the Week
Jan 07, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Lions place five in double-digits, win 79-66
Jan 07, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Lions cage high-scoring Evangels, 82-77
Jan 05, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Lions hold off MACU, 82-77, improve to 9-1
Jan 05, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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SAGU hosts first-ever SAC games on Saturday
Jan 04, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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Lions corral Bison, 89-76
Jan 03, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
Rambo racks up 40, wins shootout with Woods Lions host front-running MACU on Saturday; game aired on SAGU TV Box Score, Play-by-Play, and Standings links below SHAWNEE, Oklahoma &...Read more
SAGU holds off OBU, 89-76; Rambo scores 40
Jan 02, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
SHAWNEE, Oklahoma -- In the first league game for Southwestern Assemblies of God University, behind the explosive play of Dominique Rambo (Dallas, Tx / Trinity Chr CH, Ok Wesleyan Univ&...Read more
Lions open league season Thursday at OBU
Jan 02, 2014 - Men's Basketball News
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SAGU holds off Patriots, 75-70, improve to 7-1
Dec 17, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Walter erupts for career-best 30 points Bostwick also lauds play of Gentry, Gumwell Links Below: Box Score, Photo Gallery from the game, Current Standings, Individual Player Sta...Read more
Lions close semester at home on Monday
Dec 16, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Arlington Baptist (4-5) takes on No. 3 SAGU (6-1) Patriots' ability to limit outside shooters will be put to the test WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The first semester comes to an end...Read more
No. 3 Lions shake off rust in 74-49 triumph
Dec 11, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
SAGU depth, defense wears down Tigers Feemster, Walter fuel offense; Mitchell blocks seven shots Box Score (at bottom of story) Current SAC Standings: http://www.soonerathle...Read more
Lions rise to #3 in NAIA Coaches Poll
Dec 11, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
SAGU is tied with Pikeville College in third Columbia College (8-0), Georgetown College (9-1) are No. 1, No. 2 (Entire Poll posted below) WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The first...Read more
Bostwick talks about being picked #2 in the SAC
Dec 08, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Lions Head Coach discusses fans and home games SAGU begins conference season the first week in January WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The start of Southwestern Assemblies of God Universit...Read more
SAGU has local road game on Tuesday
Dec 08, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Catch the Lions, Lady Lions in S.E. Dallas Study Break for fans; SAGU has home game on Dec. 16 WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- While its finals week at Southwestern Assemblies of God Unive...Read more
SAC Coaches pick Lions to finish second
Dec 05, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Oklahoma Baptist voted as the team beat SAGU hosts OBU on Jan. 4 in broadcast biggie WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The head coaches in the Sooner Athletic Conference picked Oklahoma Bapt...Read more
River Pilots steer past Lions, 84-75
Nov 26, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
SAGU outscored 12-4 in final five minutes Conference season begin on Dec. 5 vs OKC Stars Box Score and Play By Play (links below) Next Coaches Top 25 Poll: December 10 SH...Read more
No. 5 Lions take on #2 LSU-Shreveport tonight
Nov 25, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Fans can follow the game's play-by-play on-line Friendly rivals meet at 7pm on the Red River at The Dock SHREVEPORT, Louisiana -- The Southwestern Assemblies of God Universi...Read more
SAGU goes to 5-0, top Crusaders, 89-71
Nov 20, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Erskine pours in 23, Feemster has second double-double Next up for Lions; road trip to No. 2 LSU-Shreveport Current SAC Standings: http://www.soonerathletic.org/sport/0/4.php ...Read more
Follow Lions roar tonight on Twitter
Nov 19, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
SAGU teams play at 6pm/8pm in Richardson Games will be rematches from November 5th doubleheader WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The Southwestern Assemblies of God University men's an...Read more
Lions cage Tigers, 82-67; whip 13 three-pointers
Nov 15, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
SAGU off to 4-0 start for third straight year Gentry, Guidry, Mills, Feemster reach double-digits Box Score (link below) SAC Standings: http://www.soonerathletic.org/sport/0/4...Read more
SAGU entertains Paul Quinn tonight at 7:30pm
Nov 14, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Men's hoopsters ranked No. 3 in NCCAA pre-season WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Ranked number 5 in the NAIA's Pre-Season Top 25 Coaches Poll, the Southwestern Assemblies of God Univer...Read more
Lions top No. 2 LSU-Shreveport, 83-72
Nov 12, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Erskine, defense propels No. 5 SAGU against Pilots O'Neill, Davis, Starks provide essential lift for Team Purp WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Sparked by a solid defensive effort, the ...Read more
#5 Lions host #2 LSU-Shreveport tonight at 7pm
Nov 12, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Teams almost met in last year's NAIA championship game Preview of Players to Watch WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Tonight's clash between No. 2 ranked LSU-Shreveport and No. 5 r...Read more
SAGU tops McPherson in OT, 92-82
Nov 11, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Gentry, Mills, Feemster lead Lions to 2-0 start On Deck: No. 2 ranked LSU-Shreveport on Tuesday Box Score and SAC Standings (links below) WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Dem...Read more
Gentry's infectious, "all out" energy drives Lions
Nov 07, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Wood-surfing typifies desire of senior leader NEXT: SAGU plays host to McPherson College, Sat., 5:00pm SAC Standings: http://www.soonerathletic.org/sport/0/4.php WAXAHACHIE...Read more
Snowstorm of threes lead Lions to 95-62 win
Nov 06, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
All ten players score, seven drain treys in SAGU debut Point Parade: Gentry 21, Mills 17, O'Neill 15, Feemster 13 WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- After a near-packed Sheaffer Center cr...Read more
Hoops season tips off to threat of snow
Nov 05, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
SAGU is ranked #5 in NAIA Coaches Poll Lions play host to Dallas Christian on Tuesday night LiveStats link: http://www.dakstats.com/WebSync/Pages/Webcasts.aspx?association=10 ...Read more
SAGU men's basketball roster announced
Nov 03, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Three starters will return, along with a deep cast Lions open the season at home on Tuesday at 8:00pm WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- In his first year as Head Coach at Southwestern Assemb...Read more
Men's Basketball adds two games
Oct 23, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Lions to play home/away against Ecclesia College SAGU schedule now complete with 30 dates WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The Southwestern Assemblies of God University men's baske...Read more
Lions announce 28-game hoops itinerary
Oct 03, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
SAGU schedule has early national match-up Final roster decisions forthcoming; three starters return WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The Southwestern Assemblies of God University men'...Read more
National runner-up Lions sign five
May 31, 2013 - Men's Basketball News
Solid recruiting class; Bostwick expects to add more SAGU introduces Davis, Dixon, Gumwell, Mills, Mitchell WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- Head Coach Donnie Bostwick wasted litt...Read more
Delivering service 3-points at a time
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I know.
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Things slow down in the afternoon, and you end up sucking down that 3 o'clock coffee and cruising all the usual haunts and alleys looking for your fix. Its hard, man. It really is. And you're hooked in the gills. You cannot shake it off, no way, no how. This internet stuff is way more difficult than they thought it would be when Al Gore invented it.
By the way, there will be no cupcake recipes. Okay, let me rephrase that: there will be no cupcake recipes here. I just crowbarred the word into my title to get you to click on this.
And guess what?
Ta-dah! Here you are. It worked!
It's weird in a way, isn't it? I mean, did you ever imagine that a total stranger somewhere far away, a man who you have never met in your life, and probably never ever will, could lightly control your mind and steer your thoughts and typing fingers with that one goofy word?
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Now, tell me … what exactly are you out there searching for all alone out there in cyberspace?
Look, the thing is, our minds are changing, and fast. This whole digital age kind of snuck up on us, if you really break things down. There we were, young people, pretty much the same people who were impressed when Atari came out, for Godsakes, and then one day, more or less out of the blue, there was this whole new way to live our lives.
As soon as the internet dropped down out of the sky and into our laps, we were promised the greatest promise ever promised in the history of the world. We would never be lonely again.
We would never. Be lonely. Again.
How insane is that? We had no idea how to handle such extreme power, of course. We were green, we were naive. Who could blame us for hurling ourselves into this magic machine? For wanting to crawl inside of its warm innards and curl up beside the precise thoughts and words and ideas and dreams and pictures and videos and, yes, cupcake recipes, that had long occupied that innermost dialogue we'd been having with our crazy-ass minds since practically the moment we were born.
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So. Here we are. We're part of the most massive shift in the history of mankind. Hell, we're probably part of the biggest alteration to the seams of the Sweet Mama Cosmos since the Big Bang. (Yes there was a Big Bang. Next week I will write a piece about it. And I will be sure to include a list of the ten best snack foods to munch on when you're trying to get your spinning head around that sucker.)
Here we are, sitting at our desks, sitting at the traffic light, ignoring the kids scrambling around our living room chairs, parked out front of the Aunt Annie's Pretzels at the food court in the mall, constantly 'going online,' perpetually hooked by this electrical force of invention and promise.
Forever tapping away at our desire for something we cannot even fathom, that's us now, ain't it?
What are you looking for? What are any of us looking for? How did we become addicted to something so intangible?
The off-chance remote possibility that clicking this link could somehow, in some magically awesome way, transform your life into the hard-bodied, wealthy one you secretly know you were supposed to live, but which someone, early on, misplaced (or STOLE!), and left you, and all the rest of us, wandering around from post to post, from comment to comment, from 'Like' to 'Like', from cupcake recipe to cupcake recipe, trying desperately, but to no avail, to gorge our hungry souls with something, anything, good enough to make us feel better about ourselves?
The answer is yes, to all of it, I think. I mean, you clicked on this post, didn't you? And now we're connected, no matter how slightly, in some remotely strange and fascinating way.
From here on out, you and I, we are connected, across some great divide, if only for just a few seconds longer.
If only until you click away from here and start your search once more.
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Business Workshop - May 29 @ 8am
Intown Concord Business Workshop, May 29:
Service Success through Secret ShoppingCONCORD, NH – Concord businesses: Do you get tons of repeat and referral business? Are you showered with great ratings on Yelp and other customer review websites? Do patrons comment on how terrific your customer service experience is, and how much they love returning to your shop or restaurant on a regular basis? Are you satisfied that you know what your customers are telling their friends about your establishment, and that it's all positive?
Then perhaps you do NOT need Intown Concord's upcoming business workshop, "A Step Toward Great Customer Service: How Mystery Shopping Can Help Your Business," on May 29.
Of course, even those with a perfect customer service track record are invited to join secret shopping expert Tyler Goodwin of Goodwin Hospitality& Associates at this eye-opening session for local businesses, Thursday, May 29, 8:00-9:00am, at NH Federal Credit Union, 47 N. Main Street, downtown Concord.
In this educational one-hour workshop, you'll learn about:
- Common customer service problems
- Seeing your business through your guest's eyes
- Easy steps to ensure great customer service
"A Step Toward Great Customer Service," hosted by Intown Concord and sponsored by NH Federal Credit Union, is FREE to Intown Concord business members; $5 per person for nonmembers. Space is limited; please RSVP at surveymonkey.com/s/mystery-shopper-workshop. Refreshments provided.
(Don't know if you're a member? Check the list: intownconcord.org/shop/our-members - or join today: intownconcord.org/images/member-packet-new-2014.pdf. Note that Goodwin Associates is offering a 10% discount for Intown Concord members that sign up for one or more "mystery shops" as a result of the workshop.)
The mission of Intown Concord is to promote and enhance the business environment, cultural activities, housing, and appearance of historic downtown Concord. Visit intownconcord.org.
Liza Poinier (603) 226-2150 or email@example.com
Open Doors
Intown Concord Open Doors Meetings
Intown Concord regularly hosts Open Doors meetings where everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. These are open platforms to ask questions, share your thoughts, and brainstorm together about great things for our downtown. Light refreshments are served, and folks should feel free to pop in quickly, or to stay for longer. Watch this page for dates.
Upstairs, Downtown Walking Tour
Thanks A Million!
A heartfelt thank-you to the attendees, sponsors, volunteers, and hosts for Intown Concord's 6th Annual Upstairs, Downtown Walking Tour on June 4. More than a hundred people came to enjoy an exclusive peek above street level – and to dream and talk about the possibilities for downtown's upper stories.
We couldn't have done it without our gracious site hosts and reception host: CATCH Neighborhood Housing and the Endicott Hotel Apartments; Concord Wealth Management at Capital Commons; Act One Creative on Low Avenue; Mark Ciborowski of Ciborowski Associates for showing off both the International Order of Odd Fellows building and historic Phenix Hall; and Orr & Reno for the use of their beautiful gathering space in the new "Love Your Neighbor" building on South Main Street.
The Upstairs, Downtown Walking Tour is possible through the support of many volunteers and generous contributions from sponsors: Merrimack County Savings Bank, New Hampshire Federal Credit Union, Big Jim's Lumber and Home Center, Capital Region Development Council, Checkmate Workforce Management Solutions, The Concord Monitor, 3W Design, Unitil, the City of Concord, Hilltop Consignment Gallery, Lake Sunapee Bank, and Zoe & Co. Professional Bra Fitters.
Attendees and the public are invited to help shape future Upstairs, Downtown events by sharing their feedback at: surveymonkey.com/s/UpstairsDowntown.
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Intown Concord's 6th Annual Upstairs, Downtown Walking Tour
Wednesday, June 4, 2014 – 5:30 to 8:00 pm
Tickets $25 per person
Tour limited to 100 participants
This year's tour features five upstairs locations: the newly renovated Endicott Hotel Apartments; the "penthouse" of Capital Commons, with its fantastic view of the city; Act One Creative on Low Avenue; the International Order of Odd Fellows building; and perennial favorite, historic Phenix Hall. It tops off with a wine and cheese reception at the beautiful new "Love Your Neighbor" building!
MEET at the marquee in front of Red River Theatres on South Main Street a few minutes before 5:30pm; tour departs promptly at 5:30! We recommend parking in the Capital Commons Garage (enter on Storrs Street).
NOTE: Unfortunately, not all tour sites are accessible to those with mobility disabilities. Please plan accordingly.
THANKS!!! To Our Generous 2014 Upstairs, Downtown Sponsors:
Annual General Meeting
Oh what a night!
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Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Annual General Meeting & Locally Famous Art Auction on March 13 - hope you had as much fun as we did! Special extra thanks to all those who helped and contributed to this fundraising event - attendees, volunteers, painters, bidders, event sponsors, and board members. We're simply overwhelmed by everyone's generosity and spirit! The money raised will go to help Intown Concord meet its mission to promote and enhance the business environment, cultural activities, housing, and appearance of historic downtown Concord. Cheers!
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Midnight Merriment
Midnight Merriment is FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2013 ~ DOWNTOWN CONCORD!
Join us downtown to kick off Concord's holiday shopping season at Midnight Merriment! Enjoy unique, locally owned businesses, beautifully decorated windows and historic buildings, and old-fashioned hospitality, throughout the downtown.
- Dine with friends and family at a variety of tasty downtown restaurants...
- Enjoy festive holiday decorations, special promotions, and refreshments at your favorite shops throughout Concord's downtown - bring your wallet and support our local economy!
- Strolling caroling groups will delight your ears throughout the evening...
- Concord Arts Market's Giftopolis on 2 levels in Eagle Square Atrium – more than 20 fine art and craft vendors, one night only (6:30 to 12 midnight)
- Bring your camera and your wish list for a visit with Santa in Eagle Square Atrium (6:00 to 7:30)
- Deliver your letter to Santa at Santa's letterbox (built by Parker Academy) at Bicentennial Square. (Stamped letters should be addressed to: Operation Santa, 25 Dorchester Avenue, Boston MA 02205)
- Enjoy the tree and manger scene and menorah on City Plaza
- Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association Lights of Life Remembrance Ceremony – 6:30pm at Merrimack County Savings Bank
- Warm Up With a Book - Children's stories read by local celebs, free books for kids, courtesy of Concord Public Library Foundation - Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt (6:00 to 8:00)
- Festively decorated, historic Kimball House Mansion (at the Capitol Center for the Arts) open for tours; hot beverages and other refreshments; gift certificates for CCA programming available for purchase. (5:30 to 10:00)
- Toys for Tots drive and visits with Santa at NH Federal Credit Union, 47 N. Main St.
- Free, festive treats and conversation at New Hampshire Public Health Association, 4 Park Street, Suite 403 (6:00 to 9:00)
- Women's Club of Concord open house with warm drinks, baked goods, and Chamberlin House tours, 44 Pleasant Street (5:30 to 7:30)
- Open Door Theatre presents a theatrical adaptation of the poetry of Robert Frost @ 8:00pm - New England College, 62 N. Main St.
- Leather Ornament Workshop with Claire Renaud at the League of NH Craftsmen HQ, 49 S. Main St.; call 224-3375 for info or to register (5:30 to 9:30)
- Holiday Poster Sale at Red River Theatres - featuring movie posters of films shown at RRT and lots more.
Midnight Merriment is presented by...
With support from...
Concord Antique Gallery
Zoe & Co. Bra Fitters
Spelling Bee
Watch this page for info about the next Community Adult Spelling Bee!
We had hoped to revive the Bee in early 2014, but it hasn't happened yet...if you're interested in joining the planning team, we'd love to have you! Please contact info (at) intownconcord.org or call 226-2150. Thanks.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Sulloway and Hollis Spelloticians (above, in hats) - and THANKS to the many, many people who helped make Intown Concord's 4th Annual Community Adult Spelling Bee a success, including (back row, left to right) judges Steve Shurtleff, Tom Aspell, and Dan St. Hilaire; and our fantastic Bee Meister, Kevin Flynn! See you next year!
Concord is abuzz with excitement for the 4th Annual Community Adult Spelling Bee (Political Edition)!
Thursday, September 27, 2012 (Doors open at 5:30 pm, Spelling starts promptly at 6:00 pm)
Governor's Hall at Capitol Center for the Arts
CLICK TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS ONLINE TODAY! Or - visit our friends at the Center for Health Promotion (49 South Main St.), Charter Trust Company (90 North Main St.), Merrimack County Savings Bank (89 North Main St.), and True Brew Barista (3 Bicentennial Square) - tickets are just $10.
The event promises to be sweeter than ever, with the introduction of a fun new annual theme – for 2012, the Bee goes POLITICAL, with laughs guaranteed on both sides of the aisle. From an election-worthy décor to politically connected spelling words, the 2012 Bee will be a winner. On September 27th, (25) competitive teams of (3) will take the stage to battle it out for the Best Capital Spellers title. All proceeds directly support Intown Concord's events, programs, and initiatives in Downtown Concord.
Our (local) celebrity panel of Bee judges includes Concord City Councilor/NH Executive Councilor Dan St. Hilaire (R), Concord City Council/NH State Representative Steve Shurtleff (D), and our politically neutral City Manager Tom Aspell (?).
For sponsorship opportunities, click here!
Team registration is open NOW ($200 per team, $350 for 2 teams); e/m email@example.com to reserve your spot (competition limited to 25 teams)! Just a few slots remain.
To learn more about volunteering for the Bee, contact us today!
Thank you to our 2012 Spelling Bee sponsors:
Halloween Howl
This year's Halloween Howl is set for Friday, October 24, 2014. Stay tuned for details!
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THANKS to our downtown businesses and the Concord Community for a FANTASTIC Halloween Howl on 10/25/13! Click here to see awesome photos from our Facebook friends. See you next year!
2013 Halloween Howl: Friday, October 25, 5:30-7:30 pm
Downtown Concord
Families from across the region look forward with great excitement to the safe and celebratory atmosphere that Halloween Howl brings to downtown Concord!
This year's festivities include:
- Trick-or-treating at downtown businesses
- Horse-drawn wagon rides ($3 pp)
- Costume parade with Nazzy and Mya from WJYY-FM
- Ghost Dinner Band LIVE in Bicentennial Square (7:30)
- Climbing wall (5:30-6:30)
- Photo booth
...and more!
Together, Intown Concord and the City of Concord's Parks + Recreation Department produce this FREE community event, which regularly attracts 5,000+ event-goers.
Check out last year's Halloween Howl event page on Facebook.
Halloween Howl is sponsored by...
Thanks also to our supporters:
- Gondwana & Divine Clothing Co.
- Evolution Rock + Fitness
- True Brew Barista & Cafe
- Regency Mortgage Corp.
- Better Homes and Gardens/The Masiello Group
If you're interested in volunteering to help with Halloween Howl, please contact us at 603-226-2150 or email@example.com. Thanks!
THANKS for an outstanding market days!
Beautiful weather, great vendors, delicious food, fantastic entertainment, and the best volunteers EVER made the 40th Annual Market Days Festival one for the record books! Thank you to our many, many helpers, sponsors, entertainers, local businesses, visiting vendors, and the entire Concord community for their support.
FEEDBACK PLEASE: Would you kindly click here and tell us what you thought of the 2014 Market Days Festival? Thank you.
On to next year!
The Market Days Festival is produced by Intown Concord, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to promote and enhance the business environment, cultural activities, housing and appearance of historic downtown Concord.
Intown Concord's 2014 Market Days Festival...
July 17-19, 2014!
It's the 40th annual Market Days Festival in downtown Concord, NH, July 17, 18, and 19, 2014, 10am to 10pm daily!
PREVIEW - Click here for a preview of Market Days Festival venues and goings-on!
SCHEDULE - Click here for a draft schedule of events, and get busy on that cloning program because there is SO much going on!!! This week's Concord Insider will contain schedules by venue.
MAP - Click here to download a preliminary map of the festival area including vendors. NOTE: This map is a work in progress and may change slightly between now and 7/17. Also - please do not try to PRINT this map, unless you own a plotter...it is very large. (We were able to print it at 80% on 6 sheets of office paper, so if you really want a printout, that's the way to go. We do not offer technical support in this area.)
Register for the Market Days FITness Challenge - CLICK HERE
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We want you! We need volunteers of all kinds, at any hour of the Market Days Festival! Lots of fun assignments (and free t-shirts) available - help with check-in, vendor relations, beer tent, free family fun, music, and more.
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Planning Team
Love the Market Days Festival? Got the time and energy to be a part of the fabulous Planning Team? All are welcome to attend Market Days Planning Team meetings! Meetings take place monthly (twice each in June and July) at Intown Concord (49 S. Main Street, #202) and last about an hour. Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com.
2014 Schedule:
- Weds., Mar. 19, 8:00am
- Weds., Apr. 16, 5:00pm
- Weds., May 21, 8:00am
- Weds., June 18, 8:00am
- Weds., July 9, 8:00am Last one!
Download vendor applications here; please contact Intown Concord at 603-226-2150 if you wish to be a vendor. There's space, but not a lot!
- FOOD VENDORS - click here to download a print-and-mail application (PDF)
- RETAIL AND NONPROFIT VENDORS - click here to download a print-and-mail application (PDF)
The Market Days Festival regularly attracts crowds of 50,000+ from throughout New Hampshire and New England; attendees come to enjoy shopping and nonstop cost-free musical and cultural programming.
"The story of this year's Market Days should be written in superlatives…(it) was a family-friendly party worthy of a capital city…Visitors ricocheted around downtown from one contest, concert or display to another. (Attendance) probably topped 50,000. Merchants were smiling." (Concord Monitor, July 25, 2012)
Market Days Festival 2014 features include: Delicious food and great retail offerings throughout the festival, Free Family Fun offerings on the State House Lawn, Beer Tent, family-friendly entertainment including mini golf and bouncy houses, on City Plaza, Homegrown Music Stage in Bicentennial Square, community programming at the intersection of Pleasant + Main, the Concord Arts Market, and much more - watch this page or the Intown Concord Facebook page for details!


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ADHD and Sleep Disorders
Does your child with ADHD sleep well, or do they toss and turn all night long?
Not every child with ADHD has sleep problems, but it can happen. In one study, about half the parents said their child with ADHD had difficulty sleeping. Parents reported that their child felt tired when they woke up, had nightmares, or had other sleep problems such as sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome. Another study involving children with ADHD found the children had less refreshing sleep, difficulty getting up, and more daytime sleepiness.
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Is snoring related to ADHD?
Large tonsils and adenoids can partially block the airway at night. This can cause snoring and poor sleep.
That, in turn, may lead to attention problems the next day. In one study of 5- to 7-year-olds, snoring was more common among children with mild ADHD than in the other children. In another study, kids who snored were almost twice as likely as their peers to have ADHD. However, that doesn't prove that snoring caused ADHD.
Children who snore tend to score worse on tests of attention, language abilities, and overall intelligence. Some studies have shown that taking out the tonsils and adenoids may result in better sleep and improved behavior without the need for medications.
Sleep Apnea
People with sleep apnea have brief episodes when they stop breathing, though they don't know it. These episodes can happen frequently throughout the night.
Enlarged tonsils and adenoids are the most common causes of sleep apnea in children. But obesity and chronic allergies can also be a cause.
As with adults, children with sleep apnea will be tired during the day. They may have problems concentrating and might have other symptoms related to lack of sleep. For instance, they may be irritable.
Sleep apnea in children is treatable. Your pediatrician or an ear, nose, and throat specialist can determine whether your child's tonsils are enlarged enough to possibly block the airway and cause sleep apnea.
To confirm the diagnosis, the child may get a sleep study that's done in a special laboratory. Not every child with enlarged tonsils or with loud snoring has sleep apnea.
Surgery is the treatment of choice for kids with enlarged tonsils and adenoids. Other treatments are available for those with restricted nighttime breathing due to allergies or other causes.
Is restless legs syndrome related to ADHD?
Studies show some link between sleep disruption and ADHD and restless legs syndrome (RLS) and ADHD. With restless legs syndrome, there is a creeping, crawling sensation in the legs and sometimes in the arms. This sensation creates an irresistible urge to move. Restless legs syndrome causes sleep disruption and daytime sleepiness.
People with restless legs syndrome and related sleep disruption may feel inattentive, moody, and/or hyperactive -- which can all be symptoms of ADHD. Some researchers believe that people with restless legs syndrome and some people with ADHD may have a common problem related to the brain chemical dopamine. However, not everyone with ADHD has restless legs syndrome.
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