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What I Learned About the Religious Right
By CLAYTON WHITT
For HumanistNetworkNews.org
Sept. 30, 2009
On September 18 and 19, 2009, over 1,800 religious right activists, pastors, and politicians converged upon Washington D.C, for a two day "pep rally" called the Values Voter Summit. It was a media saturated event, sponsored by FRCAction, the political wing of the Family Research Council and a veritable Who's Who of religious right organizations.
Leading Republican politicians, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Minority Leader Eric Cantor, and aspiring Republican presidential contenders Governors Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee, and Tim Pawlenty, addressed the summit. Also speaking were Gary Bauer and William Bennett, two of the longest serving and loudest voices in the religious right movement.
As a resident of Washington D.C., who has long been fascinated by the religious right in the way that one is intrigued by one's arch enemy, I couldn't resist attending. After conferring with my colleagues at the American Humanist Association, I went to the Omni Shoreham Hotel, notebook in hand, to do a little field work amongst the people that are diametrically opposed to everything we humanists stand for.
By the end of the weekend, with my patience spent and my left hand cramped from prolific note taking, I walked away from the summit with these valuable lessons:
The religious right plays fast and loose with the facts.
For reasons obvious to most humanists in our movement, I had low expectations for the veracity of the speakers. Nevertheless, even I was shocked at some of the lies coming from the podium.
From Gov. Huckabee's outrageous accusation that President Obama was "treating suspected terrorists like rock stars and giving them refuge in Bermuda" to Bill O'Reilly's assertion that "with the technology that we have, there's never a reason for a late abortion," the weekend's biggest stars plied the applauding audience with lie after lie.
In the first example, the truth is that the four former Guantanamo detainees who were sent to Bermuda had long ago been cleared of any wrongdoing and therefore, were not suspected terrorists.
O'Reilly's spin on the abortion issue ignores the fact that late term abortions are performed under rare circumstances and mainly out of medical necessity; this article from RH Reality Check, an organization committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health, provides more information.
The religious right is losing the newest generation of voters, and they know it.
At the Saturday morning plenary session, the audience heard from Esther Fleece, the 26-year old director of millennial studies for Focus on the Family. Her job is to help her organization reach out to the 18 to 29 year old voters, dubbed the "millennials," who are becoming an increasingly influential voting bloc.
Fleece told the crowd that amongst her Christian friends, she estimated that 60 percent voted for Obama in 2008 (closely mirroring the national result of 66 percent for 18-29 year olds). She spoke of the need for the religious right to reach out to younger voters, but her solutions, such as more mentoring from older conservative Christians and more discussion on the value of traditional marriage, seemed inadequate.
Left unmentioned was the most important fact of all: the millennial generation is more secular than ever. The 2008 American Religious Identification Survey (ARIS) found that 22 percent of 18-29 year olds have no religious affiliation. Harvard political scientist Robert Putnam estimates that this number is higher at 30 to 40 percent. Both Putnam and ARIS researcher Juhen Navarro-Rivera believe that a primary cause of this increased secularization is backlash against the extremism of the religious right.
As Fleece pointed out, the millennial generation is much more tolerant and concerned with taking care of all people. Where does the religious right fit into this? And if the religious right loses the newest generation of voters, how will they make their influence last into the years ahead? There wasn't a satisfactory answer given at the summit.
The religious right suffers from a severe lack of irony-awareness.
That's a kinder way of saying that the hypocrisy on display was absolutely stunning.
From Carrie Prejean, the former Miss California who made headlines for her statement in opposition to marriage equality at the Miss USA pageant, saying that she is "disgusted at the way some people can be so intolerant" (this from a person who quickly became a leading religious right spokeswoman against equal rights for gays and lesbians), to both her and fellow anti-equality activist Gary Bauer's exhortations that the religious right needs to model civil behavior for the rest of the United States, it was clear that these people probably couldn't define the word "irony."Bauer was strikingly uncivil when, in 1999, he called the Vermont Supreme Court's legalization of civil unions for gays and lesbians as ..."the worst form of terrorism."
The religious right has a terrifying vision for the future.
The clearest case for Christian supremacy was made at the summit by Bryan Fischer of the American Family Association. Sharing his vision of religious liberty, he directly compared advocates of separation of church and state to Hitler.
He disputed the idea that the 14th Amendment applies the Bill of Rights to state and local governments and asserted that only Congress is restricted by the establishment clause of the First Amendment. Furthermore, he asserted that the establishment clause only prevents Congress from favoring one denomination of Christianity over another; it does not prevent the government from giving Christianity a favored status overall in the United States.
In Fischer's vision, religion and government can be very close; state legislatures and city councils are free to enact scripture-based laws, while Congress must merely be sure not to favor the Baptists at the expense of the Episcopalians. As for the rights of non-Christians? It was clear that this was of no concern to Fischer (or, for that matter, to most of the applauding audience).
The religious right doesn't have the same degree of influence now that it had in the glory days of President Reagan and the Bushes. And, as they even acknowledge, their influence is waning amongst the younger generations. But we can't count them out. As the parade of Republican leaders at the Values Voter Summit showed, the path to success for conservative politicians still leads through our nation's most intolerant voters
The religious right will be with us for years to come, and it is up to us to counter the influence of aspiring theocrats and take a stand for tolerance, pluralism, and secular government.
(Clayton Whitt is on the development staff of the American Humanist Association. He also writes for the AHA's blog, Rant & Reason, and has written for The Humanist magazine. He studied social sciences and Spanish at California Polytechnic State University and served in the Peace Corps in Bolivia from 2005 to 2007.)


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The airpark currently offers space for flight testing and even has it's own FAA staffed control tower and is soon adding to it's list of services.
The Ardmore Airpark that once served as an Air Force base has a few projects in the process of taking off such as a new railing project and construction of a new King Aerospace facility that will service commercial aircraft used by the military once complete.
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I interviewed NASCAR's driver No. 17, Matt Kenseth, during the Sprint All-Star race in Charlotte, North Carolina. We talked inside the very shiny 18-wheeler truck that shuttles No. 17 racecars around the NASCAR circuit all over the USA. (Incidentally, Cowboy, the truck's driver slash chef, is the only guy I spoke to in Charlotte who didn't pretend he didn't know what Playboy was. Props, dude!)
Matt Kenseth has won both the 2009 and the 2012 Daytona races — the 2012 Daytona was the 22nd cup race of Kenseth's career. He came in third at the Sprint All-Star race later that night, following Brad Keselowski in second place, and Jimmie Johnson in first.
The Smoking Jacket: I've never been to a racetrack before, and the thing that surprised me most when I got here was how sharply angled the track is at the turns. What does it feel like to drive on such sharp slants?
Matt Kenseth: Actually when you're on the track, you're going so fast you don't really notice.
TSJ: Do you go faster?
MK: Oh yeah, a lot faster.
TSJ: Like how fast?
MK: We average over 190. Average.
TSJ: How do you go back to driving a regular car after hitting those kinds of numbers?
MK: It's actually really easy, because whenever we drive home we're all stuck in traffic, so we go from doing like 200 to doing 2.
TSJ: Traffic? Wait a second. What about getting helicoptered in and out of the racetrack? I mean that's what I heard — that you guys all get direct home to race helicopter service to avoid the crowds.
MK: Well, here we drive home. I haven't done the helicopter in years. So I'm sitting in traffic with everyone else. I don't like helicopters.
TSJ: I saw you do your practice laps today, what's the difference between the practice run and the actual race? Specifically, is there a difference between racing during the day and racing at night?
MK: One of the interesting things about this is that we practiced yesterday afternoon at one thirty, and we race at 9:30 tonight, and this track, probably more so than any track on the circuit changes from day to night.
TSJ: How so?
MK: Mainly the grip level, and sometimes the balance of the car will change a little.
TSJ: Is that because of the heat on the track?
MK: Yeah, the heat on the track. Like yesterday practiced for qualifying and we ran a 29-second lap, and last night qualifying we had an almost 28-second lap.
TSJ: How does the Sprint All-Stars race prepare you for the Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend?
MK: Mainly we get learn a lot of things racing at night, because for next week's race there's no practice at night. So we'll get a lot of information that way that we'll use for next week, for the longest race of the season.
TSJ: Do you prefer driving at night or during the day?
MK: I like them both. I like the Saturday night [race] — the excitement. Saturday nights, fans come out and they can do whatever they want all night and they have all day to get home. Seems like a nice night. Once the race starts you don't really notice, but pre-race, driving around seeing all the people and the excitement for the race certainly gets you inspired.
TSJ: What does it feel like to drive for crowds of over 100,000 people?
MK: I'm kind of used to it, but for sure that was one of the most intimidating things when I got to this level, walking around and seeing all the people. It's pretty crazy.
TSJ: How hot does it get inside the cars?
MK: Generally, on a day race, it usually gets thirty to forty degrees hotter than what it is outside.
TSJ: That's really hot.
MK: Yeah, it gets really hot. You just sit in there and sweat.
TSJ: What do you get up to the day after a race?
MK: Tomorrow I'm actually taking a couple of buddies of mine and I'm going to rope them into finishing my kid's playground. That's what we're doing. A friend of mine came down from Wisconsin to help me and I have a couple of other friends up, and we're gonna go finish the playground. I promised them free beer if they helped.
Follow Matt Kenseth on Twitter here.
Be sure to tune in to watch the Coca-Cola 600 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 27, live on FOX at 5:30 p.m. ET.
Related on The Smoking Jacket:
Living in the Fast Lane: 3 Great NASCAR Moments
TSJ Interviews NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth
Photos: Worldwide Copyright ©2012 Action Sports Photography, Inc. — at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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The Sport Chalet in the Countryside Marketplace, is scheduled to have its grand opening on Friday, November 21st. There's going to be a ribbon cutting ceremony.
The Bell Mountain Middle School band is supposed to be performing there too.
According to their press release, they'll giving away free gift cards, valued anywhere from $10.00 to $200.00 to the first 200 customers, on each day, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday...
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings, the first 200 customers who are in line before the store opens and who sign up for Action Pass (our free customer rewards program), will receive a Sport Chalet gift card valued anywhere from $10 to $200. Customers may also enter to win $10,000 worth of prizes and gift cards from many of our well known brands including Callaway, Coleman, Diamondback, Electra, Garmin, Magellan, Proform and The North Face all weekend long.On Saturday, November 22nd at 1:00pm, Craig Cruz, a radio jock on KATY-FM, will be live on site for a radio remote. Also on Saturday and Sunday, there will be a free rock climbing wall and bungee jump all day long. The Gale Webb Extreme Sports & Air Show will be featured at noon and 3:00pm.
Free introductory SCUBA lessons will be available at their on-site SCUBA training pool on Saturday and Sunday.
Interestingly, just yesterday, Sport Chalet released dismal financial numbers for the 2nd Quarter of 2009, which ended on September 28. Sales were down 1.2% compared to the same quarter of 2008, resulting in a net loss of $4.2 million.
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educational info :: Introducing a new dog to a resident cat
* Understand differences in social order. To cats, physical place is all important. To dogs, social place is all
important. As long as the dog accepts the cat's dominance over territory, they typically work out a relationship.
* As with introducing pets, think positively. Act with authority and confidence. What you feel and think
translates to your actions, and your animal's sense your emotions.
* Dogs and cats do not communicate the same way and have trouble understanding one another. For example, a
dog will lift his paw gesturing that he wants to play, but a raised paw to a cat is a threat.
* A good-natured, well-trained resident dog often accepts a young cat as a member of the family rather easily.
In contrast, introducing an adult cat to a puppy can be hard on the cat. Puppies are rambunctious and full of
* Keep the dog on leash during introductions. Use a halter for very young dogs. Try to keep the leash loose.
* Take dogs to puppy obedience and regular obedience school and teach desired behavior using positive
reinforcement. Your dog needs to always remember you are the leader.
* Confining a puppy or dog is necessary at times. It gives the cat time to roam about the house, surveying his
territory. If you keep the dog separated with a gate or in an exercise pen, your cat can safely investigate the
* When you leave the house, separate the animals in physically, securely separated areas. Give each access to
water, a bed or other suitable resting place, and some toys. Be sure the cat has access to a litter box. Make sure
everyone in your family and any caretakers understand the need to separate the animals.
* For the cat's safety, make sure the cat has escape routes to get away from the dog. For example, a cat door
leading to another room in the house and ledges on which he can easily jump. Always provide places where
each animal can retreat for safety and privacy, a spot that is his or hers alone. A cat can use the top of the
refrigerator; a dog can use a crate.
* Use a baby gate so they can get to know each other without coming into full contact. Or confine the new pet
to a room and allow the animals to sniff each other under the door. Put up a baby gate at the top of a stairway
or in a doorway. (Stack gates one atop another if the dog's a jumper.) Cut a small hole in the gate, just big
enough for the cat to fit through. Things typically improve once the cat learns he has an escape hatch.
* Other escape hatches include floor-to-ceiling climbers and installing extra-long hooks and eyes in doors to
prop a door open just wide enough for a cat.
* Teach the dog the "leave it" command, and use this command when you want the dog to leave the cat alone.
Also teach the dog the "down" and "stay" commands so that you can place her in a down-stay in the presence of
the cat.
* Praise the dog when she doesn't bark or want to chase resident cats. Praise and reward the dog for any calm
behavior around the cat. Do this consistently, not just once in awhile.
* Praise a cat when he's gentle around the dog. Keep the cat claws clipped short so if they do connect with the
dog, the damage will be minimized.
* Observe your pets so that you can catch them in the act of being good. Give them ample opportunities to
earn praise so that they learn what is acceptable behavior. Reinforcing good behavior is the key to encouraging
animals to repeat that behavior instead of engaging in undesired behavior.
* Food can be a powerful motivator. You can use food treats to reward a dog for choosing to look at and listen
to you in the presence of the cat, instead of chasing the cat.
* Keep dog toys nearby. Direct the dog to a toy and away from the cat when the dog gets rambunctious. Make
sure cats have access to their own toys too, so they're less likely to target a dog's tail as a plaything.
* Make sure to give the dog plenty of exercise so that he has less energy to channel into chasing and otherwise
bothering the cat.
* Let animals sniff each other -- that's how they get acquainted.
* Avoid overreacting to hissing, barking or growling. These are common ways for animals to communicate.
However, be ready to intervene if hostility mounts.
* Do not expect the pets to become buddies right away. Let the animals establish the relationship at their own
pace. Realize that some dogs and cats will not become buddies.
* A puppy's innocent behavior can trigger a serious scratching from a wary cat, so as always, it's important to
keep watch.
* Prevent the dog from having access to the kitty litter box. Keep the box in a room that's physically off-limits
to the dog. Dogs like to eat cat droppings, which are very unhealthy for them.
* To keep a dog from chasing or stalking cats when you are home but otherwise occupied, use a crate or tether
the dog to a heavy piece of furniture, or use a long leash that's tied at your waist.
* Keep in mind that predatory behavior comes naturally to both dogs and cats. They like to chasing moving
objects, including other animals.
* If you have more than one dog, do not let them gang up on a cat.
* Be sure to pay attention to the resident pets. Take care not to give all your attention to the newcomer.
* During mealtimes, each animal needs to feel safe and relaxed while eating. An animal who feels the need to
defend his food is under much stress (this will also affect digestion). At least initially, feed in separate areas and
give the animals their own food bowls. It helps to give the cat an elevated place to eat that cannot be reached by
the dog. The height gives the cat a sense of security.
* Introduce new pets when things are going well at home. Do not bring a new pet home during a stressful time
in the household.
Adapted from "Creating a Peaceable Kingdom: How to Live with More Than One Pet" by Cynthia D. Miller.


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Here's a little report from Jimbo Fisher's Fort Lauderdale Booster visit last night. Nothing earth shattering to report, but I'm happy to pass on the info. Hopefully I don't ramble on too much, we'll see.
He was brought on stage with Jerry Kutz (from Seminole Boosters) acting as an interviewer. Here are some highlights from the night, as best as I can remember. This is probably out of order and definitely paraphrased, so if anyone was there as well, feel free to correct me or fill in some missing info:
*Started talking about all of the draft picks. Jimbo spoke about how impressive it was, how proud he was of his players and also how it is a great tool to use for future recruits. Even mentioned that he got calls from at least 14 recruits while he was in the green room. Jimbo spoke about people questioning how only 3 picks came from the offensive side of the ball. He reminded everyone that the offense was pretty young last year. There were only 5 draft eligible guys on offense and 3 of them got drafted. Offense was predominantly made up of sophomores with a few seniors and juniors mixed in.
*They then talked about the accomplishments from last year. Jimbo spoke about how important winning the ACC is for his football team. They needed to see what it felt like to win a championship. Spoke about how this team has never felt it and how they all really appreciated being ACC and Orange Bowl champs. Even mentioned how the players would not take off their ACC Championship hats. They just kept wearing them around campus.
* They then moved on to talk about the offense. He spoke about the QB situation briefly. Jimbo mentioned Coker's ankle injury and how we never really saw his full game this spring and he expects good things from him in the fall, when he's healthy. He said Winston had a tremendous spring, ate things up, highly intelligent. He's the "real deal", a very special player, 6' 4" 225 and makes a ton of plays. Then spoke a bit about how Maguire might have been the most improved player in spring. He's coming from a wing T offense but he's picking things up and has a big arm and a lot of ability.
* Receiving group is returning 6 of top seven. Spoke about how Rashad Greene is a very special player and great kid. Spoke about Dent playing well. And then said K Benjamin's last 8 practices were great. He didn't want to jinx him, but said the light really came on for him. He's excited what he can bring.
*Then moved on to the defense. Jimbo spoke about the inside DL guys. Mentioned how even though we lost 2 good players, the guys that return probably made more plays last year. He then rattled off all the names of guys returning at DL and how much talent we have. Spoke about DEnds briefly, nothing really of note to report. Talked about Joyner returning, he called him the Energizer Bunny. Then discussed the other d-backs. Made a point of mentioning Darby and how he expects to see him walk across the stage in New York one day, as well as PJ Williams. Spoke about PJ being a big time player who could walk in NY as well. Then said don't forget about Hunter, another very talented kid.
*The night then moved on to questions from the crowd. Someone asked if Jameis becomes the starter, will we see more running from him than with EJ last year, and would we see different formations like the pistol: Jimbo said something that I found interesting here. He said that this year is different because both Coker and Winston are similar players in that both can run the ball really well. So it is easier for him to game plan. He then said, last year EJ's back-up was not as good a runner, so he had to game plan with that in mind. I'm sure I'm paraphrasing here, but I took it to mean if he spent the whole week practicing plays that take advantage of EJ's legs and then EJ gets hurt, they would not be prepared when Tricket came in.
*Here's another question/answer that I thought was interesting. He was asked about losing 2 strong South Florida recruiters (Gran and Coley) and replacing them with guys who are not as familiar with the area. Does he have a plan for South Florida? He said we need to remember there is someone on staff who spent his entire career recruiting South Florida. And that was Jimbo Fisher. He said he has over 20 years experience recruiting South Florida and it will always be a place that they will prioritize. Also spoke about Sunseri's experience here.
Well that is all I can think of off the top of my head. Needless to say the Kool-aid was flowing freely last night and we were all gulping it down.


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Dear god, this is my relationship to a T. Where is my robot? >:| I feel ripped off, lol.
Well this seems familiar.
Btw <3 <3 this comic, used to read it awhile ago when it was hosted elsewhere and disappeared. Thanks to Menage a 3 for the link to the new place!
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Joseph Derosier
Joseph Derosier is a graduate student in French and Italian. He received a B.A. in French & Francophone Studies as well as a B.A. in Social Thought & Political Economy from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. His undergraduate work culminated in a project on the roles of homosociality and same-sex desire in the novels and theatre of Jean Genet. His current interests include relics and hagiography in medieval romance, medieval bodies, and biopolitics.


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5 Easy Ways to Beat Allergies This Season
April 17, 2013 at 5:10 pm , by Mandy Velez
Itchy, watery eyes, sniffles, sore throat. Sound familiar? Yup, it's allergy season. I thought I somehow escaped it this time around, but I've spent the past week sneezing nonstop. And according to my Facebook feed, I'm not alone: "Allergies are really kicking my butt today," one friend harped.
It doesn't help that experts are expecting an especially tough spring for allergies this year, thanks to a slew of bad storms and a longer growing season. But there are plenty of things you can do to avoid annoying symptoms. Here are a few easy tips for staying one step ahead this spring.
Take meds as soon as you wake up.
The pollen count is highest in the morning, and symptoms will only get worse if you don't keep ahead of them. If you can, avoid going on walks or heading outside in the early hours of the day, and don't forget to take an antihistamine like Claritin, Zyrtec or Allegra as soon as you wake up.
Don't stop at antihistamines.
Nasal sprays and neti pots can also help once symptoms get started, says Reed Erickson, M.D., the medical director of MedExpress. Prescription steroid sprays like Flonase can help reduce inflammation. Neti pots, which you fill with warm water and saline, can help flush out pollen and congestion, while soothing your sinuses.
Keep your windows closed.
You may feel tempted to let in all that fresh springtime air after a long winter. But don't: you'll just be letting allergens in, says Kevin Ronneberg, M.D., the associate medical director of Target. Another thing you can do, especially if you have itchy eyes, is skip your contacts or wear sunglasses when you have to venture outside, he adds.
Know your triggers.
"The best way to treat allergies is to avoid them," says Dr. Ronneberg. While it may feel like you're allergic to everything sometimes, it can help to know about your specific triggers so you can track them. If you don't know what you're allergic to, make an appointment with your doctor to get tested. The ACAAI is also hosting free allergy screenings across the country in May.
Get the App.
WebMD and Accuweather just released a new iPhone app that allows you to get daily weather forecasts and check allergen levels for pollen, trees and dust. Just input your location and it will give a three-day forecast, along with tips and tons of useful info. I tried it and loved that I could learn when pollen counts were high in my area.
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Carter Oosterhouse: Making Homes Asthma-Healthy
June 23, 2011 at 4:59 pm , by Beth Roehrig
Did you know that many things inside your home can trigger asthma attacks? Common allergens, such as dust mites, mold, pet dander, and pollen, as well as irritants like smoke and VOCs in paint and adhesives all cause problems for asthma sufferers. Luckily there are ways to make your home more asthma-healthy, and there's a new campaign called Build Smart, Breath Easier that's working with HGTV host and carpenter Carter Oosterhouse (that's him at left) and Habitat for Humanity in order to raise awareness.
I sat down with Carter and Dr. Reynold Panettieri a few weeks ago to learn more about the program and what homeowners can do to improve their own indoor air quality. Carter is working with Habitat to design four asthma-healthy homes around the country for families affected by the disease. The first house, being built in Detroit for a family of four, recently kicked off construction. Homes in Philadelphia, Georgia, and Los Angeles will follow. Read more
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Sometimes, a debut album shows an artist's sound in full bloom. Sometimes, it merely offers a glimpse of brilliance, a capacity to blossom into greatness. It's no surprise, then, that several artists have recorded follow-up albums that manage to rival their first for greatness. Here are 10 sophomore albums that turned out better than their predecessors.
Honorable Mention: Mecca & The Soul Brother (Pete Rock & CL Smooth), Late Registration (Kanye West), Resurrection (Common Sense).
10. Clipse - 'Hell Hath No Fury'
Third time was the charm for Clipse. While the duo's very first album, Exclusive Audio Footage, drummed up enough buzz to secure a spot on Elektra's roster, it was eventually shelved. They later migrated to Star Trak to go work with The Neptunes. Their Start Trak debut, Lord Willin', gave rise to a handful of bangers (including "Grindin'" and "Cot Damn") but the rest of the album didn't live up to expectations. It was 2006's Hell Hath No Fury that finally established Pusha T and Malice as a force to reckon with.
9. Mobb Deep - 'The Infamous'
Prodigy and Havoc were unseasoned 19 year-olds when they dropped their forgettable first album, Juvenile Hell, in 1993. By the time '95 rolled around, the Queens duo had undergone a musical metamorphosis like no other. Their rhymes were sharper. Hav's beats were stunningly impressive. The guest list read like a who's who in New York hip-hop: Nas, Raekwon, Ghostface, Q-Tip. Propelled by street anthems like "Survival of the Fittest" and "Shook Ones II," The Infamous went on to become an authentic manifesto that would shape 90s hardcore soundscape.
8. GZA - 'Liquid Swords'
It's easy to forget that GZA launched his solo career prior to Wu-Tang's collective debut. His first outing, Words from the Genius, dropped in 1991 and is often credited as the first solo album by a Wu member. While that album was produced primarily by Easy Mo Bee, RZA took the production reins on Liquid Swords and laced his cousin with a cinematic backdrop for his gritty narratives. Liquid Swords was rap as literature.
7. Eminem - 'The Marshall Mathers LP'
A white MC from Detroit? Odes to drugs and violence? The task before Eminem seemed illogical. Yet, he managed to turn trials into trophies within a year of bursting onto mainstream consciousness. Complaints about his "evil" music failed to stifle his success, as The Slim Shady LP went on to shift a whopping 5 million copies. Unperturbed by the outburst, Em served up another manic slice of dysfunction on his outstanding sophomore album, The Marshall Mathers LP. It churned some of Eminem's best songs and cemented his status as a tour de force in hip-hop.
6. A Tribe Called Quest - 'The Low End Theory'
Good things happen when you hang out with De La Soul. As one-third of the Native Tongues family, A Tribe Called Quest joined De La and Jungle Brothers in leading the charge for hip-hop's Afrocentrism movement. In return, the other two gave Q-Tip and co a blueprint that would eventually make Tribe the most accomplished group in the Native Tongues movement. Low End Theory best showcased Tribe's role as a stylistic median between Jungle Brothers and De La Soul by combining the former's jazz-rap sound with the latter's bizarre sense of humor.
5. Fugees - 'The Score'
Anyone who listened to the Fugees' Blunted on Reality and The Score can be forgiven for assuming that they were recorded by two different acts. The Score was so much more compelling that everyone quickly forgot about their first LP. Indeed, it was a remarkable improvement on the lackluster Blunted.
4. Ice Cube - 'Death Certificate'
Ice Cube's solo debut, AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted, painted a frighteningly morbid portrait of mutual distrust in society. It was a certified street masterpiece. He followed that up with an even more venomous album dubbed Death Certificate. Sure, Cube caught some heat for his misogynistic and antisemitic lyrics, but he also turned in a brilliant work of art. The album's 'Death' side presented an image of the present, while the 'Life' side offered a vision of the future. Standouts include the scathing "No Vaseline" and the highly controversial "Black Korea."
3. De La Soul - 'De La Soul Is Dead'
No one knew exactly what De La would do for their second go-round. The Long Island crew had already redefined rap with 3 Feet High & Rising -- a groundbreaking debut that challenged hip-hop with its playful and innovative sound. At a time when rap was a "shoot 'em up" playground, De La peddled rhymes about daisies and body odor. After being derided as hippies, the group dropped a follow-up album that was notoriously edgiy yet remarkably impressive. The title (De La Soul Is Dead) and album art (an image of withering daisies) signified the end of daisy-era De La. They broke out of the envelope that supposedly limited their art without sacrificing their core sound. De La Soul was very much alive.
2. Beastie Boys - 'Paul's Boutique'
Critics dismissed the Beastie Boys as a one-hit wonder after the arrival of the group's flawless debut, Licensed To Ill. To add salt to injury, they had also severed ties with producer Rick Rubin. As people were busy writing them off, Ad-Rock, Mike, and MCA were holed up in their L.A. studio working feverishly on a strong follow-up. The result was Paul's Boutique - an album that packed a combination of creative depth and multi-layered production. Their extensive and innovative use of sampling helped establish the practice as an art.
1. Public Enemy - 'It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back'
Simply put, It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back is the most important hip-hop album ever made. While Yo! Bum Rush The Show showed Public Enemy banging on the door of societal injustice, It Takes a Nation knocked down the door, ran into the building and burned the whole thing down. Chuck D's politically salient rhymes combined with Bomb Squad's searing, ferocious sound to yield a groundbreaking work that remains the standard for politically charged rap.


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By Melodie Warner and Angel Gonzalez
Plains Exploration & Production Co.'s (PXP) board declared a special dividend of $3 a share, which is conditioned upon the oil company's completed merger with Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (FCX).
The move sweetens the merger for Plains Exploration shareholders, who are scheduled to vote on the deal on Monday.
Freeport-McMoRan agreed in December to pay the cash-and-stock equivalent of $50 a share for Plains Exploration, while also unveiling plans to acquire McMoRan Exploration Co. (MMR) for $3.4 billion in cash.
The dividend is "understandable as pressure had been mounting in recent weeks to vote against the deal," said analysts with Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co.
Freeport-McMoRan's intentions to acquire the two oil explorers came under fire from investors who say the tie-up is riddled with conflicts of interest as six directors will have overlapping roles at Freeport and McMoRan. At the same time, Freeport shares have declined sharply since the offer was unveiled in December. But Freeport said earlier this month it wouldn't increase its offer, ending speculation the deal might be boosted.
Plains on Monday said the special dividend will be paid immediately prior to the completion of its merger with Freeport-McMoRan, which has also approved the payout.
Meanwhile, Freeport-McMoRan's board intends to declare a supplemental $1 dividend immediately following the closing of its Plains acquisition.
Freeport-McMoRan also said it plans to complete $1.5 billion in asset sales from the combined company and will reduce its capital-spending plans.
Paulson & Co. Inc., whose funds own about 9.9% of Plains shares, said Monday that it "appreciates the flexibility of both Plains and Freeport in adding incremental cash to the transaction," and will vote in favor of the merger.
Plains Exploration shares were trading 6.98% higher at $48.73 while Freeport-McMoRan shares were down 1.32% at $32.25.
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First it was the Colts vs. the Saints at BED on Monday. Then, last night at Diddy's Big Game kick off party at Cameo it was Braylon Edwards vs. Bryant McKinnie (in tow with Lil Kim on his arm), who engaged in a bottle war in which they tried to out-purchase each other with bottles of Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial which were brought out with much fanfare and sparklers. While Edwards' 30 bottles were outdone by McKinnie's 33, the two were crushed by Ne-Yo, who was at sister club Mansion where he bought a whopping 50 bottles. Big winner here clearly was Moët.
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Carolyn Ford, Guardian of "EINSTEIN"
The Skull of Consciousness
Carolyn is a most unique inspiring individual whose passions and interests have no limitations.
Her unique childhood awakened a sense of wonder to the hidden forces of the Universe, and gave her the feeling that she was raised by the grace of Nature. This was the beginning of a communion and exploration of life's mysteries that becomes deeper with the passing of time.
Carolyn's artistic talents led her into the entertainment industry. For 20 years she designed one of a kind pieces for famous rock stars and entertainers.
Carolyn is a counselor and teacher and has helped thousands of people worldwide awaken to their true nature through the principles of the Human Design System. Based on your genetic blueprint it is the most revolutionary approach to knowing oneself. With a background in diverse esoteric studies her sessions are an experience that will set you free at a cellular level.
CLICK HERE for more information regarding Carolyn's work with the Human Design system.
Carolyn's amazing thirst for knowledge and understanding has allowed her to study with a variety of great teachers from around the world. This includes Hawaiian Kahunas, Native American Elders, Peruvian Shaman and East Indian masters to mention a few.
She is founder and creator of Firedancer Vibrational Essences, a company with worldwide distribution. With the use of these essences, she has guided many individuals in their life path. Her skill as a counselor began years ago in the field of rebirthing where she learned how to open the breath to free the soul. Her love of humanity and acute sensitivity allows her to assist others on the journey of awakening to their true nature.
She has taken her role as guardian very seriously waiting for the timing to be just right to introduce Einstein to the public. Only a few people have met the "Skull of Consciousness" including the late F. R. "Nick" Nocerino, that shared and enlightened Carolyn with his vast knowledge and experience of these precious ancient skulls.
Carolyn is grateful to Nick for honoring and respecting her wish for privacy. After 20 years she has been guided to introduce Einstein "The Skull of Consciousness" at this most sacred time 10/10/10 in New York City.
With the hope that humanity's consciousness is raised and we begin to awaken and unite in the spirit of love and acceptance for one another.
Since acquiring Einstein in 1990 Carolyn was traveling through Sedona, AZ where she was told she was home. She has made her home in the mystical red rocks ever since.
Carolyn, how did Einstein come to you?
I had experienced a workshop where someone had a crystal skull. We meditated with the skull and it spoke very clearly to me, where I received some inspiring messages. I was motivated to have my own skull and explore my new discovery..
I called my dear friends Jack and Collen in Seattle who had a rock, gem and mineral store. They were always able to find me the perfect stone for any request I have ever made, although this time I feel they went above and beyond my expectations.
I shared with Jack my enthusiasm regarding crystal skulls and requested a 2 to 3 inch skull thinking this was all I wanted to budget for this next adventure in my life.
The next morning I get a call from Jack telling me he thinks he has found my skull. It's just that there is this one problem Carolyn….I say what's that Jack? He very timidly says it's a bit bigger than you requested. Oh, I said. This will not work as I really didn't feel I wanted to spend too much on a skull. Jack's response was I think you better come and see it Carolyn. I knew Jack well enough to trust what he was telling me. I began packing and the next thing I know I am landing at the Sea Tac airport in Seattle. Little did I know destiny awaited in the form of a 33lb. Crystal Skull.
It's all about the LOVE Baby!
From the moment I met my new skull I fell in love. This skull was a part of me, past, present and future. My guidance told me to bring rose water to our first meeting.
I completely bathed this amazing skull with rose water for the first few moments of our re-acquaintance. Yes, I felt my baby had indeed come home.
The Rose and the theme of love have been consistent throughout our time and experience together.
When I began getting the flower essence formulas in my dreamtime, amazingly a rose was included in each formula I was given. I was told that the rose represented Love and everything I would ever do with this skull would be infused with that vibration. The beauty of this guidance was that I had already planted a vast rose garden, with a variety of roses to chose from.
The Skull finds a new home
As Jack tells the story, a business man came to his shop that morning looking to sell some artifacts he received from the estate of an explorer.
These pieces had been brought back in the 30's and 40'from various expeditions in different parts of the world. He didn't have much connection or understanding of the Crystal Skull and wanted to sell it. Jack knew immediately it was the skull I was looking for….even though I didn't know it yet.
The Skull's name is revealed
While sharing my new crystal skull with my Mother and Stepfather "Ed", who by the way were very tuned in, the first word out of Ed's mouth was "EINSTEIN!"
I immediately jumped and said that's it! End of story.
I realize in each of Einstein's experiences his name may have been quite different….for this walk it is Einstein. By the way in German this means (One Stone).


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I'm an organization fanatic. I can get lost in the plastic bins, drawers, baskets, and other organizing paraphernalia in those big home stores we all love. But, this isn't so much about how to organize as it is about the importance of staying organized when you're trying to take care of a busy family. All the baskets and bins in the world won't help you keep your sanity if you don't first figure out the basics of organizing your life. {Read More}
Are You Looking For Mr. Perfect?
How many of us have made a list of what would make the perfect man for us. His looks, how he would act and the amount of money he made are things that many of us would count as important. Did he resemble Fabio with the strength of a famous football player? Our imaginations could paint any picture we wanted and reading romance books and watching soap operas gave our minds lots of fodder to use. Then we would {Read More}
The Wedding Ring
My hubby's wedding ring split in the back last week. He has been wearing it for the last 27 years and the metal finally gave out from all the wear and tear it has gone through. I need to get him a new one and we talked about replacing my set as well. We where much younger and had no money when the first set was bought. In fact we paid $300 for all three rings and had to make {Read More}
After School Activity Along With Proper Nutrition Can Curb Childhood Obesity
In the United States, child obesity rates are on the rise as our kids continue to eat processed fast foods, and sit in front of the television for hours on end watching movies or playing video games. Families all over America struggle to make time to prepare nutritious snacks and meals. With jobs, schedules and many kids home alone to fend for themselves after school, it's nearly impossible for parents to help their children eat better and stay healthy. What's {Read More}
Outside Influences and Your Marriage
Our marriages do not always receive the quality and quantity of time and attention that they so desperately need. With work obligations, family schedules and the other hours of other things in our schedule the quiet, dependable marriage is placed on the back burner and we let outside influences become more important. It isn't until those marriages start to create trouble that we remember them and then hope that there is still enough love and commitment left in these marriages {Read More}
The Responsibilities of Being a Wife
When I first became a wife the responsibilities of the job didn't enter my mind. I was young, in love and all I wanted was to be with my hubby. Those thoughts stayed with me for the next 24 hours until reality hit my new little world. There was no money, no time and no honeymoon since my new husband started a new job a month before the wedding and paid vacation wouldn't be coming for another year. So on {Read More}
Soggy day activity: Get dirty!
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Soggy day activities: potato prints
Last week, my kids were home from school for a scheduled vacation. What wasn't scheduled was a babysitter. (Well, actually she was scheduled but had a family emergency and had to cancel.) Normally, we would schedule some activities for the outside as the girls love the snow and cold weather. However, this winter has been relatively mild and last week was pretty soggy. So I had to come up with some ways to keep the girls entertained and engaged inside. {Read More}
How can I have it all?
The fact is, you can't have it all. But don't feel bad about it… know you are in good company because no one can have it all. Somewhere, somehow, we got this idea in our heads that we can balance running our own business, taking care of families and looking utterly fantastic while we do it. Frankly, I blame Enjoli, one of the stinkiest perfumes in the early 80′s. Take a look: Look whether you go to work, run our {Read More}
Temper Tantrum Drama
This isn't going to be your typical post about a 2 or 3-year old throwing a fit. Instead, this is about a perpetually 39 year old throwing a fit. That's right, I threw a fit this morning. It wasn't pretty, it wasn't acceptable and there is no taking it back. It does give me the opportunity to show to my kids that I am human, I get overwhelmed and make mistakes. And it gives me an opportunity to model humility {Read More}


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- First level - You are attacked on a spaceship while meeting with the ships captain action packed
- Play feels motion controls work better than dual joystick
- Super sensitive pointer in advanced mode
- Beam stacking ala Super Metroid
- Visor switch: Hold minus and flick Wiimote in certain directions
- Boss fight with Ridley at the end of the first level. Excellent difficulty curve by the time you reach the boss.
- Back tracking in MP3:C makes more sense than in previous Primes
- Extra development time was to give the game more polish. Nintendo wanted Twilight Princess levels of polish. Game is focused on Metroid fans and hardcore gamers, but still accessible to newcomers due to controls.
- Second level - floating city focused on exploration
- Larger environments, bloom lighting, better textures than Prime 2
- Corruption Mode not available in demo
- Play says it could be the biggest revolution in FPS gaming since Halo.
Source http://gonintendo.com/?p=20137
Beam stacking sounds the biz, as does visor switching.


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Next stop, Moscow! Tuesday March 4 at The Mint aka the Rum Hospital Fred Siggins of Black Pearl took home the crown at the Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition National Finals with his Empire of Dreams cocktail.
A combination of Bacardi Superior Rum, pineapple juice, apricot brandy, Crawley's orgeat syrup and fresh lime juice shaken over fresh coffee beans. A delicious concoction indeed.
Competing against David Nguyen-Luu (Rockpool, Perth), James Irvine (Hinky Dinks), Marco Nunes (Papa Jacks) and Nial Maurici (IXL Long Bar) it was no easy task winning the final given the serious talent Siggins was up against.
Sitting in the judges panel their creations were judged by Simon Difford (Diffordsguide), Hayden Lambert (Bar Americano) and Mark Wyatt (Rum Bar, Airlie Beach). One of the key criteria in the competition included a marketing and a social media campaign, which each of the finalists had the opportunity to showcase to the judges and audience in addition to their cocktails.
The audience also had the opportunity to taste each cocktail made by the finalists as well as other refreshments available at the bar.
I look forward to seeing Fred Siggins up on the stage in Moscow in May and wish him all the best and good luck!
Empire of Dreams on Facebook.Photo gallery of the event available on Facebook and G+.
"Do you remember as a child, rabidly clawing open Advent Calendar doors to get to the chocolate-y goodness within? What if, as an adult, you could regain that festive excitement?"
I remember, and I also remember the first time Master of Malt announced their Whisky Advent Calendar, an absolutely spiffing idea, might I say, and a great way for me to relive my childhood... in an adult and perhaps in a slightly more responsible way.
This year Master of Malt, known for their fantastic range of spirits and Drinks by the Dram service, have really outdone themselves by putting out a Rum Advent Calendar and a Premium Whisky Advent Calendar on top of the existing Whisky and Ginvent calendars. Not only that there is a plethora of other calendars available for connoisseurs of fine spirits such as Craft Gin, Cognac, Tequila, Armagnac and even Absinthe and Vodka Advent Calendars!
The event was held at the Bath Club in Miami where we participated in an exclusive luxury dinner and a tasting of the new Facundo range of rums, named after the company founder.
The Facundo Rum range consists of four different rums starting with the white rum Neo, aged up to 8 years. It is one of the oldest white rums currently available and in my opinion also one of the more complex white rums. The suggested retail price for Neo is USD$45.
The second in line is called Eximo, which is a blend of medium to heavy bodied rums aged for 10 years in oak, retailing for USD$60.
Exquisito is the third rum and is a blend of 7 to 23 year old rums, interestingly finished in sherry casks that adds to the rich flavour profile, retailing for USD$90.
Finally we have the Paraíso, a superb blend of 15 to 23 year old rums finished in French Cognac barrels. This is a very rich rum and you can really notice the barrel influence in the flavour. The Paraíso will retail for around USD$250 per bottle.
For the first time in its five year history the Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition will enter Australia, challenging local bartenders to create a cocktail that aims to reflect the 150-year-old legacy of the Bacardi brand, a drink that will stand the test of time and become a true classic.
"BACARDI Legacy is one of the true grand slams of competition bartending, and we are delighted it's open to Australian bartenders for the first time. Australian bartenders are internationally recognised for their innovation and creativity, and I can't wait to see an Australian bartender representing us in Moscow." - Demetrius Giouzelis, BACARDI - Senior Brand Manager
Bacardi will hold Regional Finals in each of the major states in Australia in October and will select one finalist from each state who will compete in the National Final in Sydney, in March 2014. The winner of the Bacardi Legacy National Final will represent Australia in the Global Final in Moscow in 2014.
Having just introduced cocktails, in a world first, to the Antarctic, the Rum Experience University is the latest venture of Ian Burrell, the organiser of the annual UK Rum Experience, and promises to educate students in rum in an in depth five-day course in Spain.
The course is meant for anyone wanting to earn a living within the rum or spirits industry, such as bartenders, aspiring brand ambassadors and even bloggers and will entail everything from production methods of rum to barrel making to mixology to tasting and blending rum.
During the week you will have an opportunity to learn from not only Ian Burrell but also from other industry veterans such as Richard Seale from Foursquare Distillery, rum ambassador David Cordoba, Tiki author Jeff Berry, food scientist Bernard Lahousse, consultant Michael-Don Smith and cocktail historians and authors Jared Brown and Anistatia Miller with more speakers to come.
Want to see how rum is produced at the Clément and J.M distilleries on Martinique? Then check out these two inspirational videos taking you through the beautiful surrounding nature and culture to the distilleries where the juice is extracted by crushing the sugar cane, fermented, distilled, aged and bottled for your pleasure.
An intricate and traditional rum making process.
Sunday 2nd June between late morning and late afternoon hours at the Hilton on Victoria Square in Adelaide, gathered a number of Whisky enthusiasts to sip and savour whiskies from beyond the sea and some from closer home.
The Great Whisky Exposition marked the 4th Malt Whisky Society Convention showcasing around 80 different whiskies from around the world including Scotland, Taiwan, New Zealand and of course Australia.
Some notable products in addition to the usual suspects were whiskies produced in Tasmania such as Sullivans Cove and Lark Single Malt Whisky and new products such as the Starwards Whisky from Essendon, Victoria.
Unusual finds at the show were single malt Whiskies from Taiwan called Kavalan. Available from the Kavalan range were the regular flagship single malt as well as the Concertmaster Port Cask and Solist Sherry Cask finished single malts.


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Larry Sanders was ejected in the second quarter of the Milwaukee Bucks loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, adding another blunder to his down year. Sanders swung his elbow high toward Steven Adams' head after the Thunder's rookie big man bodied him up in the restricted area, earning Sanders a flagrant-two foul and early night off. Here's the play:
It doesn't look like Sanders swung very hard as the two big men get tangled, but putting your elbow anywhere near another player's head is a dangerous play .
Sanders is having a tumultuous season after putting up career-high statistics and signing a four-year extension with the Bucks. His rebounding, scoring, blocks, minutes and field goal percentage have all dropped while he's averaging a career-high 3.7 personal fouls per game.
Sanders was also involved in an altercation in a Milwaukee night club that resulted in him tearing a ligament in his thumb. He missed an extended period of time nursing the injury earlier in the season. Bucks point guard Gary Neal recently called Sanders out, telling him to earn his money in an argument after a loss to the Phoenix Suns.
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State Sen. Mac Schneider testifies against UND nickname bill at hearing
March 7, 2011 at 6:15 am in Grand Forks Herald
Sen. Mac Schneider, a Democrat from North Dakota's 42nd District in Grand Forks, today testified against House Bill 1263 at a Senate Education Committee hearing. The following is the text of Schneider's testimony. Continue Reading


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Guidance & College Planning
The DeLaSalle Guidance and Counseling Office is dedicated to helping all students reach their academic, intellectual, social, and personal potential by providing guidance, educational support, and resources in:
- Post-high school planning
- Current academic studies
- Social and emotional development
The Guidance Office is located on the first floor of the B Building, across from the Florance Center.
Students and parents are welcome to drop in to use the office computers for college research, to obtain booklets and pamphlets on personal growth, to meet one-on-one with a counselor, or help themselves to the many resources available.
College Counseling
With 96% of DeLaSalle students continuing their education, the Guidance staff is very involved in assisting students with their post-secondary plans. The planning process is a collaborative effort with the student, parents and the school. The college counselors work with juniors and seniors in a variety of ways:
- Assist in identifying post-secondary options
- Assist with essays and personal statements
- Write letters of recommendation
- Process and review applications before mailing them to colleges
- Mail mid-year and final grades to colleges
Academic Counseling
The guidance counselors assist and support students in achieving academic success. Our counselors help students develop academic goals, assist with course schedules and intervene with any barriers that may be interfering with academic success.
Personal Counseling
Counselors are available to meet with students about personal issues before school, during the student's free period or after school. Students should not miss class to meet with a counselor, unless there is an emergency and must have a pass from the teacher of the class they will miss.
Guidance & College Planning Staff
|Stacey Carter
|Beth Braun
|DeLaSalle Guidance Counselor
|Mpls. Non-Public Guidance Counselor
|Anna Wirth
|Barbara McAdams
|Title One Counselor
|Guidance Coordinator
Who Does What
Guidance and College Planning staff help all students at DeLaSalle. But each staff member is assigned a group of students they specifically work with, depending on what grade the student is in and the type of counseling being sought:
Grade 12 College Planning
- A-H: Beth Braun
- I-Q: Stacey Carter
- R-Z: Barbara McAdams
- Title 1 seniors/probation: Anna Wirth
Grade 11 College Planning
- A-L: Beth Braun
- M-Z: Barbara McAdams
- Title 1: Anna Wirth
- A - H: Beth Braun
- I - Z: Stacey Carter
- Title 1: Anna Wirth
- Note: Students with 504s, IEPs, long term medical issues will work with Learning Specialist, Chelsea McGuire. There will often be overlap with Chelsea and the Counselors.