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March of the Living
The Harrisburg Delegation
2015 DATES: April 13-27, 2015
LENGTH: 15 Days
GRADES: Graduating high school seniors
COST: 2015 pricing TBD (Includes flights from NYC)
EXPLORE: Poland & Israel
A Journey of Remembrance and Renewal
The March of the Living is a two-week international experience where teens from around the world come together each year and bear witness to the destruction of the Holocaust in Poland and then travel to Israel to rejoice in the Jewish Homeland. The program commemorates Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, marching from Auschwitz to Birkenau and celebrates Yom HaAtzmaut, Israeli Independence Day, in the streets of Jerusalem.
Program Overview
Join Jewish teens from Harrisburg and from around the world this April 2015 on the March of the Living – an emotional journey that will change your sense of perspective and identity in profound ways.
The Harrisburg Delegation
The Harrisburg Delegation is a communal experience sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg and open to all graduating high school seniors from Central Pennsylvania. Adults are welcomed as well. Members of the Harrisburg Delegation travel together throughout the program and as part of BBYO's National Teen Delegation.
The Harrisburg Delegation is a joint project of the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg Federation, BBYO Passport, and the March of the Living International. Applicants seeking to join the Delegation will be interviewed and will take part in three Sunday learning sessions - where we will study together, bond together and prepare for our travels together.
The Harrisburg Delegation is a unique opportunity to learn and be moved by the March of the Living exprience, side-by-side with current and future friends from the greater Harrisburg region.
Itinerary Overview
The March of the Living encompasses travel to Poland and Israel. Learn More: Program Itinerary
- Week #1: Poland
Travel to Poland to honor the Jewish community of the past and connect with Poland's Jewish community of today. To mark Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), teens from over 60 countries take part in an emotional two-mile march between the concentration camps of Auschwitz and Birkenau.
- Week #2: Israel
Fly from Poland to Israel to join millions of Israelis in celebrating Yom Ha'Atzmaut - Israel's Independence Day festivities. Travel to Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and the Dead Sea. Walk in the footsteps of 3000 years of Jewish history and experience the modern day miracle of Israel's creation with all your senses.
About the Experience
The March of the Living encompasses travel to Poland and Israel. Learn More: Program Itinerary
Confronting the Destruction in Poland
We begin our journey in Poland learning about the rich history of the Jewish People in Europe prior to the Holocaust. Explore the old Jewish Quarter of Krakow, the restored Nozyck Synagogue in Warsaw, and the famous Yeshiva of Lublin where Jewish life in Galicia thrived dating back to medieval times.
With this deeper appreciation of our proud past, we confront the destruction of the Holocaust bearing witness at the concentration camps and the death camps of Treblinka, Majdanek, and ultimately, Auschwitz-Birkenau. Along the way, we will stop at the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising memorial, Mila 18, and Oscar Schindler's factory. The BBYO delegation is accompanied by a survivor in Poland, which creates a link between generations and fosters a personal connection to our history.
The March of the Living experience in Poland culminates with Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Rememberance Day), with a three kilometer march from Auschwitz to Birkenau, the largest extermination camp complex built by the Nazis during World War II. Retrace the steps of the "March of Death," the actual route which countless numbers of our People walked on their way to the gas chambers at Birkenau. However, our march will be a "March of the Living" concluding with the singing of Hatikvah which reaffirms "Am Yisrael Chai – The Jewish People Live."
Our emotional journey in Poland concludes in Warsaw where our focus shifts to the resurgence of Jewish life in Warsaw today -- with newly re-dedicated synagogues, schools, organizations and youth groups. Stand hand-in-hand with the modern day Jewish community which continues to keep the flame of our People alive in Poland.
Celebrating Renewal in Israel
Departing Poland, we fly overnight to Israel where we land in the vibrant, sun-soaked Jewish State. Our travels in Israel begin in Tel Aviv where we will eat a celebratory welcome breakfast on the beach, retrace the founding of modern Israel in 1948 and experience the contemporary heart of Israeli culture.
From Tel Aviv, we travel to Jerusalem. Here, we experience the ancient and the modern together. Our Jerusalem journey starts in the Jewish Quarter at the Western Wall – our most cherished link to the past. Relive the glory of ancient Jerusalem history; recount its 2000 year-old destruction; celebrate the reunification in 1967; and imagine a Jerusalem of the future.
On Yom Hazikaron (Israel's Memorial Day), we join together with all of Israel to mourn fallen soldiers and victims of terror. The following day is Yom Ha'Atzmaut (Israel's Independence Day), and all of the March of the Living delegations from around the world reunite in Jerusalem for a second march followed by an international celebration event that evening. Having witnessed the darkness of the Holocaust firsthand, these life-affirming experiences in Israel are especially moving and meaningful.
Our journeying in Israel concludes with the unforgettable experience of hiking up to Masada at sunrise followed by floating on the waters of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth.
Although our time in Israel is short, it will certainly lay a significant foundation that will encourage you to seek further Jewish experiences for the rest of your life.
The goal of the "March of the Living" is to educate Jewish teens about the richness of our past, to keep that past alive and to perpetuate our Jewish future. Past participants have maintained their level of Jewish commitment by returning to Israel, seeking a Jewish lifestyle in college, acting to protect human rights, and developing a sense of leadership and responsibility for the Jewish World around us.
What's Included & More
Program Package
- Round-trip flights from NYC
- Accommodations (hotels and guest houses)
- All meals (kosher)
- Activities & entrance fees
- Deluxe motorcoach
- Dynamic staff team
- Security escort & monitoring (Israel)
- Medical insurance (excludes pre-existing conditions)
Trip Links
Registration Details
High school-age teens wishing to join the Harrisburg Delegation can pre-register for 2015 now. We encourage you to take a moment and review the complete registration details in advance. There are only a limited number of spaces available for the March of the Living, and we recommend signing up early.
Program Cost: 2015 pricing TBD
Tuition covers roundtrip flights from New York City, accommodations, all meals and programming. Participants are responsible for their own travel to JFK Airport.
Eligibility & Preparation
This program is appropriate for Jewish high school students from across Harrisburg who exhibit maturity, leadership potential, and the ability to communicate their experiences with others. Each participant must obtain permission to miss two weeks of school.
Scholarship Opportunities
- Community-Based Scholarships
Please contact Lillian Rappaport at the Jewish Federation of Harrisburg regarding special local funding available to participants in the Harrisburg Delegation to the March of the Living.
- National BBYO Scholarship
In keeping with BBYO Passport's mission to share the experience of Israel with as many Jewish teens as possible, BBYO has established a need-based, national scholarship fund for March of the Living 2015. After registering risk-free, you will find a link to apply for a scholarship in your registration account. Funds are available up to $2,000/teen and according to need.
Application Deadline: December 4, 2014
Questions about the March?
- Harrisburg Delegation and scholarship questions:
Lillian Rappaport (Jewish Federation of Harrisburg)
- Registration Related Questions:
BBYO Passport 202.537.8091
Obtaining School Permission
Worried about getting time off from school to attend the March? We will help!
Please submit the following to your school:
- Letter of Explanation (2015 letter coming soon)
- AP Exam 2014 Exception Testing (2015 letter coming soon)
- Program Overview
Not Able to Travel During the School Year?
BBYO Passport is offering a similar four-week experience in Poland and Israel this coming summer from June 28 - July 27, 2015. The program is based on ten days of travel in Poland, Prague & Budapest followed by a three week journey in Israel.
Complete details are available at Euro-Israel Journey Central.
Summer Travel Program Discount
Did you know that March of the Living alumni automatically qualify for a $250 registration discount towards a summer program with BBYO Passport? A world of travel opportunities await you in Europe, South Africa, Latin America, the Western USA, and Israel.


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Little Monsters (a Mass Effect One Shot)Title: Little Monster's (a Mass Effect One shot)Author: moreeman06game: Mass Effect SeriesCharacters: Custom Shepard (Tiberius), Liara T'soni, Medea Tsoni-Shepard (OC)Tiberius Shepard was resting in bed. Liara T'soni, the love of his life for the past 13 years, lay beside him. Her head rested gently upon his scarred chest her left arm draped lightly across his torso. Tiberius held her close to his body wrapping her gently in the arms that once cradled battle rifles in a much rougher manner. Both of them alternated between gazing at the stars through the sky light that engrossed the ceiling above the bed and at each other, Tiberius couldn't help but let a coy smile cross his lips whenever they happened to lock gazes.This was how their life was now. Both of them were still active in the galactic Community, Liara was still the Shadow Broker, Tiberius still a Spectre although his duties know usually involved training and evaluating candidates and making appearances in diplom
Remembering (A Mass Effect Short Story)Title: Remembering (A mass effect short story)Characters: Liara, Tiberius Shepard, Tali, Garrus, Ashley, Hackett, and many othersUniverse: Mass EffectAuthor: Moreeman06"Shepard are you going to be ok?" Liara looked at her love, Commander Tiberius Shepard, still sporting scrapes and bruises all over his face from the Battle for Earth that had ended just over two months ago. There was something off about the way his face was set it was stony and cracked at the same time, like he was doing his best to put on a brave face but couldn't quite get the motion down. "No Liara, not yet. I won't be ok for a long time, but this
this will help.""Ok, just remember I'll be there in front, just look at me ok?"Tiberius answered with a nod and a quick kiss on Liara's forehead before turning to make his way towards the podium on the other side of the curtain. He was still limping from the battl
DinnerTitle: DinnerCharacters: Liara T'Soni, Tiberius ShepardUniverse: Mass Effect (post ME3)Author: moreeman06Tiberius Shepard stood leaning against the doorway silently observing his bondmate with a small smile on his face. It had been a year since the end of the Reaper War and among many accolades and honors a few gifts had been given to him for his service. The Normandy had been officially transferred to Council control on the condition that he was the only one to captain her. He was also given a penthouse apartment in the newly rebuilt Presidium Gardens complex as a place to stay when not on assignment. Liara T'Soni stood her head bowed in concentration as a bead of sweat dropped off her brow onto the frying pan causing it to emit a low drawn out sizzle. She tried working the fish spatula gently underneath the two pieces of salmon in the pan trying her best to make sure the skin
me3 then and now Liara/ShepTitle: Then and Now Liara/Tiberius ShepardCharacters: Liara and Tiberius ShepardUniverse: Mass EffectAuthor: moreeman06Staring at the data terminal aboard Cronos Station Tiberius Shepard couldn't help but let those creeping doubts cross into the fore of his mind. What if none of this was ever real, sure I can remember everything from before the crash. The fight against Saren, Akuze, and Kaiden; everything, they haunt me every night but what If I'm
No it has to be real
I have to be real and what about Liara. The doubting voice in his head answered, Liara would have said something, after everything we've been through she would have told me. convenientlyIt felt just like yesterday when he had found himself in a corner staring at the empty Marine Commander's station, Liara beside him, doing her best to comfort him about Kaiden. we had almost shared our first kiss then.
Recovery ch.3Title: Recovery ch.3Universe: Mass Effect (during and post EC)Characters: Tiberius Shepard, Liara T'Soni, Garrus Vakarian, Talizorah vas Normandy, Miranda Lawson, Kasumi Goto, Wrex, Grunt, Jacob "the prize" *snigger* Taylor, Admiral Steven HackettAuthor: moreeman06Kasumi twisted through the rubble her lithe acrobatic body allowing her to move with ease through the tight cordon that Grunt and Wrex had been able to etch into the pile. This has got to be you Shepard, no one else could have survived this mess, she thought. She moved deeper into the pile, five meters in she hit her first road block. The Illusive Man's corpse was propped up hanging limp like a marionette from two broken pipes that had impaled him, his face was a grotesque mask of broken veins and silver tubes, the cold grey blue eyes she had seen in the holograms aboard the Normandy were indistinct and muddied. "What happened t
Recovery ch.5Title: Recovery ch.5Universe: Mass Effect (during and post EC)Characters: Tiberius Shepard, Liara T'Soni, Garrus Vakarian, Talizorah vas Normandy, Miranda Lawson, Kasumi Goto, Wrex, Grunt, Jacob "the prize" *snigger* Taylor, Admiral Steven HackettAuthor: moreeman06"Liara were you able to get a solid link established?""Yes Tali, we should be broadcasting to the fleet," Liara hesitated for a moment as she made one final adjustment on the Normandy's main communications suite, "right now." Tali pushed herself away from the tangle of wires underneath the communications suite and moved next to Liara checking to make sure everything was green. "I think we can boost the QEC by five percent if we bypass the safety nodes in the motherboard. " Tali paused looking at Liara's face, the news that Shepard had survived had lifted everyone's spirits but the most profound change had been in Liara. She had come out of hiding and had
Recovery ch.4Title: Recovery ch.4Universe: Mass Effect (during and post EC)Characters: Tiberius Shepard, Liara T'Soni, Garrus Vakarian, Talizorah vas Normandy, Miranda Lawson, Kasumi Goto, Wrex, Grunt, Jacob "the prize" *snigger* Taylor, Admiral Steven HackettAuthor: moreeman06"Admiral, we need to decide where to treat Shepard, he needs the best care we can get and privacy.""No holojournalists, no camera's, no politicians. No one except for the doctor's.""We don't need people gawking at him like a caged animal before he's even conscious.""All of the hospitals in England are filled past capacity with wounded, several clinics have been set up in the firebases and still there's barely enough staff to deal with the inflow.""And with the Citadel in shambles we can't send him there.""Most major hospitals around the world have been
""Enough." The statement was enough to silence the chatter surrounding Admiral Steven Hackett.&
First Impressions: Ch.1 The Heat of BattleTitle: Ch.1 The Heat of BattleUniverse: Mass Effect (takes place during ME1)Author: moreeman06Characters: Tiberius Shepard, Liara T'Soni, Tali'zorah vas Neema, Garrus Vakarian, Jeff "Joker" Moreau."Look all you have to do is point and shoot," Commander Shepard said looking straight into the eyes of the dazed Asari. "We don't have any time to practice so if you don't feel up to using it just stay behind cover and
" a shot pinged into the bulkhead right above Tiberius "
and just keep it ready just in case." He turned towards the source of the fire, Garrus and Tali were in cover and had the flanks covered and were starting to use suppressing fire to crowd the Geth troopers back towards the center of the room leaving just him and the Krogan Battlemaster both standing out of cover while their troops traded fire. Tiberius took a quick look at the gear on the Krogan, Predator Heavy Armor n
Recovery ch.2Title: Recovery ch.2Universe: Mass Effect (during and post EC)Characters: Tiberius Shepard, Liara T'Soni, Garrus Vakarian, Talizorah vas Normandy, Miranda Lawson, Kasumi Goto, Wrex, Grunt, Jacob "the prize" *snigger* TaylorAuthor: moreeman06I won't let you down Shepard
Good Luck Shepard. If you live it through this, drinks are on me. Shepard
Thanks for getting me out of that tank. If we both come back from this at all, everything
will be different. Shepard, you did it. No matter what else happens today. You did what no one else could
you united a galaxy.The Illusive Man ordered my creation years ago. Jeff was the one who allowed me to think for myself. But only now do I feel alive. That is your influence. Everything was black again. The voices kept ringing out a cacophony of the last words he
Jane and Liara: DaughterTitle: Jane and Liara: DaughterAuthor: VralenalienCharacters: Jane Shepard and Liara T'SoniTime line: After reaper invasionDisclaimer: Mass Effect is property of BiowareJane was sitting in the meeting with the council. As usual they were vary of her. No one actually wants to face reminders of how stupid they had been and she was exactly that for them. Specially for the turian councilor.Jane doubted that he would ever forget what Jane had said to him when reapers were attacking and they contacted her. Air quoting "Ah, yes the reapers!" had been too big temptation for her and she still made air quote motions when ever she saw the councilor."Is this information correct?" Asari councilor asks and lifts her eyes to Jane's."It's correct." Jane shrugs. No one knew from where she got her information and they would never find that out. She wished that the meeting would end so she could return to Liara in their home at Thessia. She regretted now that she'd let Liara talk her out o
The Sheps, teen angst, love and understandingBioware owns Shep and Liara-I made up Elena and the girls!Eden Prime, 17 years after the destruction of the Reapers:Ambassador Liara T'Soni-Shepard returned home and started preparing some after-school snacks for her children without even changing out of the traditional pure white with gold trim dress she wore to official functions. Liara was happy and occasionally caught herself staring out the sliding kitchen doors that opened to the huge porch that over looked the big back yard which ended at the shores of the crystal clear glacial lake. A lake named Lake Shepard, much to her husband's chagrin. On the other side of the lake snow-capped mountains towered over everything, reaching into the clear, azure sky. It was breath-taking.Her lithe figure moved gracefully around the kitchen as she gathered items and mentally ticked off nutritional values. She loved it when she got home in time to do this, but her duties usually held her
SnugglingShe turned on her side and readjusted her pillows for what was probably the hundredth that night. As weary as she was, sleep should have been an easy task. Unfortunately her mind did not want to cooperate with what her body was demanding. Her mind wanted to think about Earth and all the horrors taking place there, about Kaiden and the angry bruises on his face, about Palaven and about Garrus. She hoped her turian friend was alive and well. Shepard uttered a dejected sigh and pulled herself off the mattress. She arched her back, stretching the sore muscles on her lithe frame that protested against the notion of having to do more work. Perhaps a stroll around the Normandy would ease her mind. Shepard stepped into her slippers and made for the elevator.The CIC had been eerily quit even if the hour was late. The silence a reminder of when the Collector's had abducted her crew. Shepard chased away the memories of the Collector base. She did not need another horrible thing to dwell on. The
Mass Effect Liara's Story ch15MASS EFFECT LIARA'S STORY CH15BIOWARE OWNS ALL-Thanks for letting me play with your toys, fellas
NORMANDY SR2 CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS: Liara woke slowly feeling the warmth of Anaya laying next to her. Her love's arm was draped around Liara's waste making Liara feel safe and happy. So much had happened in the last three days. The recovery of the data on Tarsulk, Shepard charging in to the rescue, continuing negotiations between the Quarians and Geth, and Trunk's funeral.Liara felt a wave of sadness flow through her. The stout, dependable, stoic man had saved her life so many times. She couldn't imagine going anywhere anymore without him ranging ahead to clear the way for her. She'd only known him a few weeks, but felt like she'd known him forever. She even knew of the secret feeling Trunk had harbored for Doc Snowman. Admiring the brilliant corpsman from afar, and too shy to take that first step.Gomez took the loss of Trunk very hard. They'd been battle buddies for years. His final
ME3 - NightmaresTitle: NightmaresAuthor: JohnnyDepp-FanTimeline: Before reaching Cerberus HeadquartersMain characters: Alais Shepard and Liara T'SoniIt was dark, pitch black, she couldn't even see her hand in front of her face, 'where am I?' she thought. Then as suddenly as the thought left her mind a white light appeared in the distance, with no place else to go she ran towards it while it became bigger and bigger until it engulfed her and then she saw... "Kaidan?!""It's the right choice and you know it Ash" he said, it was Virmire, Kaidan was holding back the geth defending the bomb that was supposed to blow up the whole facility "it was an honor working with you commander, I don't regret a thing..."Shock and confusion took over Shepard's face "what? No, Kaidan!! I'm sorry..." she said painfully, trying to reach out to him, but then the explosion came and everything went white as she closed her eyes protecting them from the flash. When she opened them, a massive tall stru
ME3 - Night OffTitle: Night OffAuthor: JohnnyDepp-FanTimeline: any time before cerberus base mission (but after Tali's drunk scene xD)Characters and Pairing: Alais Shepard and Liara T'Soni-------------"Well what do we have here?" said Shepard as she walked into Liara's room and saw her laying on her bed face down, a glass hanging in a hand and a liquor bottle in the other. She had gotten up to get some snack since she couldn't sleep, and she thought about checking on Liara, now she was so very glad she had taken that decision."Shepard!!! so glad you could join us!!!" said Liara excited, trying to get up the bed and staggering a lot in the process"Us?" replied Shepard confused and amused by Liara's behavior, she looked so funny"Yeah!! me... and my new friend" she answered grinning showing Shepard the liquor bottle"I think your new friend has made you a little drunk" Shepard said sarcastically, as she stood there, with her arms crossed, watching Liara trying to walk towards her"I'm not drunk!
Shepard to a Galaxy: DiplomacyHours passed with both Reaper and Prothean fleets strengthening number. On the Prothean side where originally the eight dreadnaught sized ships had originally appeared from the nearby planet's surface more had emerged from hidden hangars and shelters concealing them from the deadly rays of the sun at such close range. These ships though many more in number than the original eight to appear were much smaller in size, their numbers, well over eighty in total made up for their lack of size. Their purposes equivalent to frigates and cruisers in modern fleet make ups. Together with the eight dreadnaughts they formed a barrier against the Reaper ships and the Normandy, denying them access to the planet farthest from the sun.On the other hand the Reaper fleets were also greatly strengthened. The initial three Sovereign class Reapers had formidable enough to potentially fight the fleet but more had been brought into the system.
Daddy's little girls (a ME one shot)Title: Daddy's Little Girls (a ME one shot)Author: moreeman06Game: Mass Effect SeriesCharacters: Shepard, Liara, and Lily (OC)"Daddy," Lily Benezia T'soni-Shepard yelled excitedly a smile crossing her face as she ran into the room where Tiberius sat leaning over a desk. "Lily, you know mommy doesn't allow you in here," Tiberius Shepard said concern rolling over the stern meaning of the message."But Daddy, its story time." A smile cracked over Tiberius's features as he rose from his desk and wiped his hands on the dirty rag beside him. Lily's features brightened on her father's reaction to her plea and she turned and ran towards the room's far wall.The wall was covered in mounted weapon's she hovered a moment in the center before going towards the left and pointing at a large machine gun with a red stock. "What's that one?" She asked transfixed on the weapon.Tiberius began to appro
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We provided some details a few days ago about a device that may very well be a Motorola Nexus phone, with the telling codename "Shamu" (because it's really big). Today The Information says it has independent confirmation from three sources that the device exists and that it is indeed a Nexus phablet. As for Android Silver? Well, that's looking a bit less certain.
There's been a lot of confusion lately over the fate of Google's Nexus program. Rumors swirled, after LG's planned Nexus was canceled (and later denied entirely), that the program was dead in favor of an upcoming Android Silver initiative. With the revelation that HTC is working on a 9" tablet device (code named Volantis), it seemed the Nexus program had at least one more device in store - expected to launch with Android's L release this fall.
Earlier this year, both Evan 'Evleaks' Blass and The Information's Amir Efrati claimed that the upcoming Android Silver program would replace the Nexus line of developer phones. Blass went so far as to say, "There is no Nexus 6. Farewell, Nexus." Both of those reports would seem to be contradicted by our own exclusive reveal of the HTC Volantis, a new Nexus tablet. Now we've got even more claims that the Nexus hardware line isn't going anywhere soon, this time right from the proverbial horse's mouth.
Google I/O is next week, and among other things, the official Google developer conference has often served as an introduction for new Nexus hardware. But with the rumors of the "Android Silver" program floating around, which is said to completely replace Google's manufacturer-agnostic developer hardware line, we couldn't help but wonder if any of Google's OEM partners were working on new Nexus devices. We asked Ken Hong, Global Communications Director of LG, to shed some light on the subject.
Most people familiar with the Nexus program know that each new Android update usually brings with it a new set of driver "blobs" for each supported phone and tablet in the product line. Even though these proprietary binaries are usually the latest versions when they come out, Google still occasionally receives updates to the drivers even when it's not a good time to issue an OTA. As we've just witnessed from the long lead time on the 4.4.3 release, it can take quite a while before an update is rolled out.
We've been hearing about Android Silver, a leaked program between Google and manufacturers to promote quality, standardized Android hardware, for about six weeks now. Today Evleaks, whose consistent pre-release info is almost always spot-on, weighed in on the subject. According to Evan 'Evleaks' Blass, the Silver program is currently scheduled to go into effect in February of next year. Oh, and there won't be a Nexus 6.
Just minutes ago we posted about the discovery of an Android 4.4.3 changelog in AOSP and we've already found some interesting information. Among the individual project repositories, there are a few dedicated to Google-supported devices, mostly those in the Nexus family. In particular, we came across new references to an HTC device codenamed "Flounder," and another device belonging to Google with the name "Molly." This is the first time that these names have appeared in AOSP.
Earlier this month Android Police reported on Android Silver, a possible upcoming push into premium hardware from Google and its partners. Android Silver would see Google selecting high-end Android phones with standardized software to promote both itself and through conventional retail channels. According to a new report from Amir Efrati at The Information, the Silver program is still well underway and aimed to take on the iPhone at the top of the phone market.
We all love new Nexus accessories right? After all, Google doesn't have a spotless track record with providing accessories for their own line of phones and tablets. Today, Google added one item to the lineup - a Nexus Charging Accessory. The don't-call-it-a-travel-adaptor accessory is a basic micro USB cable with a block, just as you'd expect.
For reference, the accessory is listed as a 1.8A adapter. The Nexus 5's stock adapter is 1.2A, the new Nexus 7's charger is 1.35A, and Samsung has been shipping 2A adapters of late.
Wi-Fi is a staple among most smartphone users. While we tend to talk more about cellular data, it's really just there to sustain us as we travel from one access point to another. We aren't just demanding more data at higher speeds, we're connecting more devices than ever before. The inevitable overcrowding of the 2.4 GHz brought about the expansion into the 5 GHz range. Unfortunately, many Nexus devices (and at least a few others) are having trouble making and maintaining connections to this higher frequency band.


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Mother Arrested for Using 13-yr-old as Babysitter
Wednesday, May 30th, 2012 by Kim Shannon from Buzzworthy Bulletins
When does one become qualified to babysit? Is there a specific age or grade level that accurately measures the aptness of a sitter?
A 39-year-old woman was arrested for leaving her four children – ages 13, 10, 4, and 1 1/2 – alone at home while she attended church. According to this article, she left the children in the care of her eldest child; but when a neighbor called the police, stating that the 4-year-old wandered into the yard across the street alone, this mother was charged with "risk of injury to a minor."
Some people are criticizing the mom, while others are pointing fingers at the neighbor, "accusing her of acting in anything but a neighborly way."
When I was 13 years old, my parents felt I was qualified enough to be entrusted with my 9-year old sister and 5-year-old brother while my mom went to the grocery store, or while my parents went out to dinner for a Friday-evening date. I don't know if they would have done the same if I'd had an even younger sibling; but regardless, they were never gone that long, and they were never too far away. If my younger brother had wandered out into a neighbor's yard, I think that neighbor would've walked him back over to my house and then, perhaps, stayed until my parents returned. Or, that neighbor may have just returned him and scolded me, warning me about the possible dangers, and would've later told my parents what had happened.
I also don't think my little brother would've wandered off without my knowledge. I was a bossy 13-year-old, and I loved authority and responsibility. My siblings probably hated when I was left in charge. I was a helicopter babysitter, just as I am a helicopter mom (I make no apologies for my hover-hover-hovering).
Times have definitely changed since I was 13 and children wandering out in streets or into neighbors' yards can lead to much more dangerous situations than they once would have; but have the times changed so much that using a 13-year-old babysitter is considered child neglect, or "risk of injury to a minor"?
When does one become qualified to babysit? What do you think?
What do you think? Mother Arrested for Using 13-yr-old as Babysitter
Kimberly Shannon is a wife, a mother, an editor, a writer ... She is always working to find the perfect balance¹! After Kimberly received her bachelor's degree in Journalism, she worked on two master's degree programs (Creative Writing, and Marriage and Family Therapy). At various times in her life she has signed up to study Naturopathy, only to back out at the last minute, and humored the idea of returning full-time to the world of dance. Kimberly has also started 10 different children� ... More
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shantel says:
This is just insane. My 12 year old babysits for us all the time. Granted it is never more than for something as quick as running to the store, but still. It's like you can't breath anymore without being arrested. And the fact that their is no law stating when it's legal to leave a child home, gives cops way too much power to decide. There needs to be an exact law.
Megan says:
Most 13 year old children are responsible enough to babysit, though 3 children might be a bit more than the child can manage. I began babysitting at the ago of 10 years old, though I was always very mature for my age and never babysat more than 2 children. I think each case should be examined on an individual basis…
Kaileen says:
My mom trusted me to watch my brother when I was 13, granted I only have one brother that was 10 when I was 13. But she told our neighbors that her and my dad were going out or to a run an errand so that way of something did happen the neighbor would either yell at me or wait until my parents were home to let them know. Trust thy neighbors!
Johanne says:
I took my safe babysitter course at the highschool when I was 13 and I was babysitting a week later! The first couple I baby sat for had 4 boys! They were 4,6,8, and 10 years old at the time! So I think this neighbor needs to act more neighborly and not be so quick to call the police instead!
Regina says:
Where I live it is illegal to leave your child home until a certain age and you can't babysit til you are even older it is called child endangerment here. Myself I have a 15 yr old who is not responsible enough to look out for herself much less her brother so social services here say if a child is not responsible enough for their own self then you will be held accountable for what happens if they babysit your children and in this part of the state can get all your kids takin away cause of one mistake of leaving your children with someone who is not yet responsible enough to watch them. When I was younger my mom would leave me and my sister home by ourselves and we were 8 & 5 so yes times have changed and I wouldn't let my oldest watch the kids cause I know how she is and I wouldn't want my kids taken away from me. Also you have to look at the laws behind things anymore cause in a blink of an eye you can loose all your kids cause of one mistake of not checking into things. Do I think this is right I believe that of a child is responsible enough then it should be fine but if you can't keep an eye on the children and they get outside then I don't think they are responsible enough and for the neighbors to call then how long was the child outside and what kind of neighborhood is it. These are all factors in the matter plus where is she from and what are the laws about ages too.
eric says:
Stop living in fear. Living in fear that a 13 year old can not watch kids. Living in fear that the authorities will take your children. Teach your teenager how to babysit and let them do it in a progressive way. We have a 13 year old and a 6 year old. She babysits all the time. The government has no authority to interrupt in the raising of my children unless I am endangering them. There are plenty of grown adults who do far worse than the distracted teenager who a child evades and gets outside. Finally, what kind of neighbor calls the police on a neighbor in need? A story like that is discussing and is what is generally wrong with my country, the good old USA.
Melissa says:
My mom didn't leave me at home alone tell I was 11 and I was freaked out of my mined. Yet my older sister was baby sitting my middle sister, and my twin and I when she was only 14. I wouldn't arrested the woman for it. 13 year olds stay with there siblings alone all the time. This is an outrage for sure.
Angie says:
I think it is horrible that this woman was arrested for entrusting her children's care to her eldest child. Let's just hope that the charges were dismissed. Now, I would agree with the arrest if the woman had hired some random 13 year old, but it was her child!
mary says:
by time I was 13 I was raising my younger siblings and staying home with them from 7 am till around 6 at night when mom and dad got home from work. We were all home schooled. SO I had to not only cook, bath clean etc. I also had to do their school work with them. 13 is plenty old enough if they are responsible. Unless you smother your kids and don't let them grow up. My daughter is 8 (9 in aug) and already stays home alone for short periods. People get in such a tizzy over it because their 8 year olds are clingy and needy and they have not taught them to be self sufficient or have any sense. I do not care what other peoples opinions are. My kid , My house MY RULES!
kerstein says:
I babysat many neighborhood children when I was around 11. I don't really see the big deal.
Melissa says:
The neighbor wasn't neighborly in calling the police. There were more things at play here than this article addresses. That's pretty obvious. I'm 42 and have an 8 month old. I babysat at 11 years old for many neighbors and even had a regular Saturday night gig for a divorced mom who liked to go out for a break on Saturday nights. So much has changed, but not because "children" have changed – parenting has. There's ALWAYS been perverts and drug use and all sorts of horrors that can and do happen. It's just a lot more known when it happens because of the constant stream of news coverage on everything. Believe me, there was plenty to worry about in 1988 when I was 15, as there is now.
Technology can be unplugged and our kids can be taught responsibility. It all starts at home. I was a great babysitter and took my job seriously at age 11. Why? Because I had good parents who taught me to be a responsible person and would not have allowed me to babysit unless I had shown that I was. I see a lot of entitled brats out there who have the maturity of a 6 year old when they are about 13. But, I do see good kids too – I have friends who are wonderful parents and work hard to teach their kids in this crazy society of social media we have today. I'd let one of those kids watch my child, sure.
Babysitting was great for me, it enabled me to earn my own money and save for the things I wanted. Back then too – most kids my age didn't get everything handed to them either. We had to earn things and wait patiently for birthdays and holidays and even then, if it was outside the family budget – it was up to us to earn it for ourselves. This part of growing up came a lot faster to us, because if we wanted it badly enough, we worked for it. Simple as that. Take note – don't just hand your kid a cell phone when they turn 10 (for safety – puh-lease!…such a crock! no kid "needs" this to be safe, they need an interested and engaged parent is what they need to be "safe") make them earn the darned thing. And have limits and enforce them. I was surprised with a pregnancy later than a lot of ladies and am frightened as hell how to teach my son about this technology based world and do a good job. But I will do my absolute best to teach him independence and responsibility at an early age. My job is all the more difficult with the way of the parenting world today and also this "get it all NOW attitude" of SOME of my younger parent counterparts (read – some, not all – as I do realize that there are good younger parents out there).
It will be a daunting feat, but I will do my best to prevail. My son may hate me when he's 13 because he's not just getting handed whatever technological new thing is out at that time, but I'm sure there will be other parents like me…so all can't be lost. He'll just have to suck it up and start liking me again at maybe age 23, and appreciating that I cared and wanted him to be socially responsible and a darned good person instead of an entitled brat.
I can't imagine back when I was babysitting…a neighbor calling the cops because this happened…perhaps that neighbor had darned good reason to call, perhaps not but it just is doubtful it would have even been a story back then. Most neighbors would have just walked the child in hand back across the street, yelled at and scared the teen watching the child within an inch of their life and got the teen in BIG trouble with her own parents for being an irresponsible fool. That would not have been "news" or an article. That would have just been a neighborhood story and that particular babysitter wouldn't have gotten any more jobs.
Shannon says:
I started babysitting for money at 11 y/o and continued through my teens, college, and even all through my 20′s while I worked in education. Of course it depends on each kid how early they are responsible enough to be charged with others' safety. I can't believe the police charged her. Yes, there was some sort of lapse for the young one to wander off, but can't that happen to even the most attentive adult? The neighbor could have been more helpful, rather than hurtful. And, as long as this isn't a recurring issue, the police could have let Mom off with a warning.
Lori says:
I really think it depends on the individual and the parents. I know I started baby sitting when I was about 12. I also had experience with babies and I had phone numbers of people to call if I had questions. I don't think I would leave a 13 year old that has never been around babies alone with my child. I would wait until they are older.
Erin says:
Times have changed for sure! When I was 12, my neighbor "hired" me to look after her three boys, aged 6, 3, and 4 months Monday-Friday 9am-4pm for a whole summer! I made bottles, cooked lunch, changed diapers…the works. I then went on to do lots of babysitting throughout my teens, and I think it was a really good experience for me, especially all of the little babies I cared for. I think it prepared me a bit…at least I already knew how to change a diaper and make a bottle when my baby was born! Now that I'm a mom, I can't imagine leaving my baby with a teenager, unless it was the child of someone I knew well! Maybe I'm overprotective, but I look at teenagers today and feel a bit uneasy about having them for babysitters. I know that's a generalization and that every age bracket has its fair share of mature, responsible people and total idiots…
Danielle says:
Wow, in Wisconsin, you are allowed to babysit at 12 years old…
Mary says:
I think a lot depends on the 13 year old, and how mature they are for their age, and if they have younger siblings that they help care for. I am a 61 year old grandma, and also the oldest of six siblings. I helped out a lot at home and started babysitting outside the home for friends and neighbors who had children when I turned 12. I was comfortable dealing with small children and infants, and was very protective and vigilant. I would babysit for families of up to 10 children at a time. (Those days are over, except if you're the Duggers)
When babysitting I did dishes, made meals (simple ones) and even gave baths and got them to bed. I learned to deal with all kinds of issues and it gave me a lot of confidence in my abilities as a caregiver. The difference is that now most 12 year olds have cell phones or tablets, and do not take notice of what's going on around them most of the time. I would be afraid to leave a child alone with a preteen or teen unless they are mature beyond their years.
Schazaura says:
I started baby sitting for my mom when I was 11. But it was for less than 30 minutes at a shot. When I was 12 she would only leave for an hour or so. My siblings are never ran out of the house and when we did we played in the yard. I think that leaving a 13 year old with your other two children is fine. I remember losing my littlest sister when my mom was gone. I found out later that she had been playing a prank on me and was hiding in her closet. That is what little sisters do. And when neighbors find children wandering, they should return them to their parents, not call the police.
mommamia says:
Thirteen is merely a number that in and of itself doesn't quality or disqualify one from babysitting. I don't know the family and I certainly don't know the maturity of the babysitter so it is impossible to me to determine whether she should be babysitting. Perhaps a better way for the neighbor to handle the situation would have been be to come to the babysitter's aid instead of being a tattletale. Now THAT would be a neighbor worthy of respect.
Indiana07 says:
That's ridiculous! any 13 year old can babysit younger children. I started babysitting other peoples kids when I was 11 years old and I am talking about caring for newborn babies to 6 year olds. I was more responsible then the actual parents who were 18-19 year old teen moms that would go out and party all night and sleep half the day. And if it wasn't me it was the grandmother. And my oldest sister started babysitting her younger siblings, me included, when she was 8 years old and she had to make dinner most of the time too. Just walk the kid back to his/her house and tell the sitter to be more careful.
Bethanie says:
I understand that the neighbor was trying to protect the child and was wanting to do the right thing by all of the children; however, I do not think calling the police was the best response. Unless, this is not the first time that it has happened and the older sibling really isn't able to babysit all of her younger siblings at once. It seems we do not have all the facts that need to be presented to make a strong case either way. Did the daughter call her mother or anyone else or even notice that her younger sibling was missing? If she noticed that he/she wondered off, did she actively start to look for him/her?
I know that when I was a pre-teen and teen, I was trusted by my parents to watch my siblings while they went to the store or post office, or out to dinner. I also had my grandparents and some close family friends as neighbor's, so I always knew that if I needed anything I could call and they would be right over in no time flat. I am now 28 and having my first child.
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I'm only 33yrs old and when I was like 10 I was babysitting the 1 yr old next door. I loved babysitting as a kid. I also baby sat 3 kids down the street from me. I would never have let them out of my sight. I knew better to keep an eye on them or I'd be in a ton of trouble. So yes I think 13 yr olds CAN be responsible to watch children, which I believe is the legal age in Illinois. But it is few and far between that I meet kids who I would trust with my 5 yr old. They are a little too involved in their social media and technology. Also I believe the parent should be in trouble for the younger one out in the street alone. She is ultimately responsibly for her daughters actions.
voniqua says:
WOW times have changed. back when my grandmother was still a young teenager that was the norm. to have the eldest watch the kids while the mother ran some errands. It was the teenagers responsibility to watch all the children. I don't understand why that's so hard today. Kids these days need to unplug from their ipods, tablets, and t.vs and do what they are told and perhaps the mother wouldn't have went to jail. things to think about parents!
casie says:
I am from Wisconsin. Here the legal babysitting age is 12. What is it there? Two days after my 12th birthday I babysat and earned my first money on my own. I think it depends on the Maturity level of the child. I know some who I wouldn't trust with anything and other I would trust with my baby. I watched newborns even and family of 5. I think it depends on the kid and as long as he/she is of legal age where you are from. I was very responsible.
Krystal says:
Personally I agree with the article, but as Donna Griebling said we don't know the whole story.
My older brother (who was ten yrs older then me) regularly watched me (now 25) and my younger sister (who's three yrs younger). My mother got divorced when I was six, but before that my dad traveled alot for work and my mom worked full time. By the time I was ten I was regularly left to watch my sister, and sometimes my nextdoor-neighbors. At fourteen I got "licenced" to baby-sit, which was a crock since the licence didn't do me any good. By the time I was twenty there was a pack of children (from baby to ten) roaming the neighborhood without anyone watching them, my mom was forced to call the cops because they kept coming into our yard and throwing stones at our dog.
Donna Griebling says:
Even if the mother was home, her little one wondering outside would bring the cops. I'm wondering why she left them home from church.
Donna Griebling says:
Might I add, that we don't know the whole story. What if this happens all the time. It sounds like the neighbor is more interested in protect the little one.
Christina says:
I was 13 and a babysitter of 3 of my siblings and i was left in charge the youngest child now is 11 years old now and i am 27 and the other one is 15 and the next is 24 yes my youngset brother had wondered off to into the neighbor's yard and she had burging him back and had told me not to let him wonder off again and she didnt tell my mother she had just gave me a warning
joanna says:
Wait, so your post says you are 27 now, and your 3 siblings are now 11, 15, and 24. Then my question is how did you babysit all 3 of your siblings when you were 13? You are 16 years older than the youngest one, so he wouldn't have even been born until you were at least 15 years old… I am a little confused here.


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For GRADE 9 STUDENTS & PARENTS
August 6, 2014
Dear Incoming 9th Grade Student:
I hope you are enjoying the summer. I am writing to officially welcome you to Medfield High School. The staff is very much looking forward to working with you as you make your final transition within the Medfield Public Schools.
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 27th. On that day, you will report to the high school auditorium by 7:40am. We will welcome you to school and you will have an opportunity to hear from Assistant Principals, Ms. Heather Mandosa and Mr. Jeff Sperling. I have included an agenda of that day's events at the end of this letter.
As a high school student, you will enjoy an increased level of independence. I highly encourage you to get involved in the many exciting programs and extra curricular activities at MHS. Some of you will begin your fall athletic pursuits during the week of August 18th. Information will be available within the first few weeks of school for those of you who would like to join the music or art programs, a club, or theater arts. Remember to get involved and stay involved.
The iPad initiative will continue at MHS. Our freshmen teachers spent last year teaching in a 1:1 learning environment. They are looking forward to working with you this year. These devices will be used in English, math, science, social studies, world languages & cultures and wellness. Please bring your iPad on the first day of school.
Finally, don't hesitate to ask questions. The faculty and staff at MHS are committed to your success. This is a very exciting time and we look forward to working with you throughout the year.
Robert Parga
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Important news about Medfield High School
July 2014
Dear Medfield High School community members:
I hope this letter finds you enjoying the summer. We have just concluded a terrific year at Medfield High School, which included awards, state and national recognitions, and a state championship. We are proud of our students, both current and past.
This year's graduating class was special indeed. Of the 230 graduating seniors, 96% will continue on to colleges across the country. These schools include Harvard, MIT, Penn, Cornell, Dartmouth, Columbia, The Berklee College of Music, and the Rhode Island School of Design, among others. Senior Ida Xu was a finalist for The Presidential Scholars Award (one of just 140 students nationwide) and was also named to the All National Symphony Orchestra, and senior Rachel Thornton was a National Merit Scholarship winner. MHS students were quite busy away from school as well. Senior Ben Bushnell took his first solo flight and will study Aviation Technology at Purdue University. Freshman Addison Chung qualified for the U.S. Junior National Gymnastic team and will spend his summer at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, and sophomore Sid Arun will represent Massachusetts in the National High School Chess Championship in Orlando this summer. These are just a few examples of the many talented students who walk through our halls each day.
MHS received several state and national awards this past year. The 2013 MCAS scores were once again among the top 5% in the state and all MHS students received passing scores in the subjects of English, science and math. In addition, the College Board notified us that MHS had the highest Advanced Placement test scores in the entire Commonwealth. For the second consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report awarded MHS with the Gold Award, the highest award given to a public high school. This publication has MHS ranked among the top 200 in the country and in the top 10 in the state.
Our athletic department continued its run of excellence. The Warriors brought home Tri-Valley League titles in Girls' Basketball, Boys' Hockey, Boys' Lacrosse and Boys' Tennis. The Boys' Indoor Track team won the Tri-Valley League meet and coaches Evan Moon (Boys' Tennis), John Isaf (Boys' Lacrosse) and the late George Callahan (Boys' Golf) were named TVL Coach of the Year in their respective sports. The Boy's Hockey team had a historic season as they reached the state title game at the Garden for the first time in school history and the Boys' Lacrosse team avenged last season's championship title loss by winning this year's state championship in June. The Warriors have now won an amazing 18 state titles since the year 2000 in eight different sports.
Success has followed many of our alums as well. Broadway performer Uzo Aduba ('99) continued her ascent into stardom as she played a major role and was nominated for an Emmy for her part in the series "Orange is the New Black." Alums Jake McDermott ('10), Peter Gill ('11) and Garrett Read ('11) helped lead Tufts University to the DIII Men's Lacrosse National Championship in May, and we inducted longtime community supporters and siblings Thomas Kelly ('73) and Nancy Kelly Lavin ('74) into the MHS Hall of Excellence. There is no shortage of MHS alums on staff as Susan (Flynn) Curtis ('82), Ashley Estes ('07) and Amanda Santucci ('04) will be joining us at MHS this year. Other alums on staff include Sarah (Cain) Brown ('91), Adam Coyle ('99), Jon Dunn ('94), John Kendall ('02), Anne (Vozzella) Lodge ('98), Evan Moon ('05), John Panciocco ('88), Sarah (Buckley) Rodenhi ('96), Ann Marie (Fratolillo) Sabra ('89), and Thomas Woods ('04). What a great impression these adults make on our students on a daily basis and I'm excited that 13 students from the Class of 2013 have already declared education as their major in college.
Though we've experienced a great deal of success, our staff is committed to finding new and exciting ways to engage students in the classroom. Next year, we will continue incorporating tablets and other devices into the classroom as our 1:1 program expands into more grades. Over the summer, more than 20 MHS teachers will spend over 250 hours developing and refining our curriculum to ensure that we are providing the best learning opportunities and experiences for all of our students. This is important work and I want to thank our staff for their efforts.
Recognizing the small world in which we live, we'll expand opportunities for students who are interested in acquiring international experience. In February, we'll send students to the Dominican Republic to participate in a community service program. This trip is in addition to the other travel opportunities we offer to France, Spain and China. Our new Global Citizenship program is designed to foster students' global awareness, and in so doing, provide MHS students with the essential skills needed to successfully contribute to an increasingly globalized society. We will continue to focus on these and other 21st century skills.
The level of achievement we've reached could not take place without the support provided by the Medfield School Committee, the MHS PTO and the Medfield Coalition for Public Education (MCPE). These parent groups have helped to establish an environment where teachers are encouraged to create and students are allowed to explore and grow in an exciting and engaging learning environment. This is our recipe for success.
I want to sincerely thank our students, families, and alums for your continued support and wish you a safe and relaxing summer vacation.
Robert Parga
*For the latest MHS news, follow Robert Parga on Twitter @MedfieldHS
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The District Calendar for the 2014-15 school year has been approved by the School Committee.
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