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It took Penn State almost two weeks to find a replacement for Ed DeChellis as new Nittany Lion basketball coach, but Boston University confirms today athletic director Tim Curley have finally chosen Terriers coach Patrick Chambers for the task.
Chambers, former associate head coach under Jay Wright at Villanova, coached the last two years at BU, posting a 42--28 overall record with two postseason berths. In 2011, he led the Terriers to the NCAA Tournament as champions of the America East Conference. BU made the Dance as a 16-seed and lost to Kansas in the second round.
The coach is a Pennsylvania native and attended Philadelphia University for College. Awaiting him in Happy Valley is a young Penn State squad with talent, but also a lot of inexperience. Junior guard Tim Frazier is the team's only returning starter, and few players beyond him have seen much action. He'll be looking for guys like redshirt freshman Jonathan Graham and recruits Trey Lewis and Ross Travis to step up and produce early in their college careers to keep the Lions afloat.
We'll have much more on Chambers in the coming days here at SB Nation Pittsburgh. For now, check out tthis profile of the coach over at Black Shoe Diaries to get a better feel for the coach.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Duquesne coach Ron Everhart, who interviewed for the vacant Penn State coaching job Tuesday, will stay at Duquesne. At a team meeting, Everhart announced his decision to withdraw his name from consideration.
"I really appreciate the Penn State opportunity, and I appreciate the process," Everhart said. "But, at the same time, it's awful difficult to leave a place and a program you have worked so hard to put your stamp on.
"I think, from a coaching standpoint, I have been able to do that at Duquesne."
It now appears that Boston University coach Pat Chambers, who was also once an assistant coach at Villanova, is a leading candidate for the job. The Nittany Lions have also recently spoken with Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Rob Jeter.
Chambers led BU to an NCAA Tournament berth in his second season on the job, but lost to top-seeded Kansas in the first round.
Penn State has a coaching vacancy due to the departure of Ed DeChellis, who took the head coaching job at Navy.
For more on Penn State's basketball head coaching search, check out Black Shoe Diaries.
It might have been Memorial Day weekend, but there was no shortage of Penn State basketball coaching news the past couple of days.
On Friday, David Jones of the Harrisburg Patriot-News reported that Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown was interested in the Nittany Lions' vacant head coaching position, but Penn State wasn't feeling the love back. In a phone conversation with Penn State athletic director Tim Curley, Brown was told he wouldn't be considered for the job because of his "lack of recent college coaching experience."
As Jones pointed out in a subsequent piece Saturday, Brown was so willing to come to Penn State, he wasn't even worried about salary.
Terry Resnick, the Lower Paxton Twp. estate planner and longtime friend of Brown who set up the phone call, said Saturday, "Larry told me himself, 'It's not about the money.' He said all he needed was to know that the school was committed to the basketball program."
It seems Penn State is intent on going in another direction, however.
In other news, it appears Duquesne coach Ron Everhart has jumped into the fray according to Cory Giger of the Altoona Mirror.
Legendary high school basketball coach Morgan Wootten believes one of his proteges, Ron Everhart, would be a perfect fit as Penn State's new coach.
"I think it would be one of the great marriages ever made, I really mean that," Wootten said Sunday evening. "I can't say enough great things about Ron Everhart."
The Duquesne head coach is on PSU's radar and is scheduled to interview for the job early this week, sources confirmed to the Mirror on Sunday.
Everhart has had success with the Dukes, bringing them back to respectability after they won just three games with Everhart's success at Duquesne, Danny Nee. He does have NCAA violations on his resume from his time at Northeastern, however, so there's a chance that may keep him from being a serious contender at a school that prides itself on doing things "the right way" as Penn State does. We'll see what direction administration decides to go in soon.
Stay tuned to SB Nation Pittsburgh for all the latest developments throughout this process.
We're now into Day Four of the Penn State basketball coaching search, and with Jeff Lebo's stock apparently sinking, a new possible candidate, Jim Boylen, is emerging as a possibility to replace the departed Ed DeChellis according to Mark Brennan of Fight On State.
STAR SEARCH: @FightOnState editor @MarkXBrennan says former MSU asst Jim Boylen in mix for #PennState MBB HC job - http://goo.gl/WcVkNless than a minute ago via web Favorite Retweet ReplyPenn State Football
You'll have to go behind a paywall to read Brenna's story about Boylen, but here's what we can tell you about the former assistant to Michigan State's Tom Izzo.
Boylen, 46, is a Maine graduate and got his start in coaching as an assistant to Jud Heathcote at Michigan State in 1987. He started a long stint with the Houston Rockets in 1992 and was a member of two championship teams then. He also worked with Golden State and Milwaukee as an assistant before returning to the college level and Michigan State in 2005.
Most recently, Boylen was the head coach at Utah from 2008 to 2011. He was fired this past spring after two straight losing seasons, but did lead a Ute team that earned a 5-seed in the NCAA Tournament in 2009.
Stay tuned to SB Nation Pittsburgh for any further updates on Penn State's search.
Yesterday, ESPN.com's Andy Katz reported Penn State was considering East Carolina's Jeff Lebo, formerly of Auburn, for its head coaching position vacated with the departure of Ed DeChellis for Navy. Today, however, Lebo, in a joint press release with ECU, says Penn State has not contacted him...yet.
Despite speculation from various national media reports, East Carolina coach Jeff Lebo confirmed Thursday that he hasn't been contacted about coaching vacancies at any other institutions.
"My family and I are very happy at East Carolina and I am committed to continuing to build the basketball program here," Lebo reiterated.
"We made great strides this past season and I'm looking forward to the upcoming season" he added, to bring closure to the situation.
It's important to not Lebo is not removing his name from consideration here, simply noting he has not been contacted. So really, none of Katz's reporting was inaccurate based on this statement. Lebo might still be in the mix at Penn State. It's newsworthy that Lebo has issued this statement, though.
By all indications, Penn State is moving quickly to hire a new head basketball coach to replace the departed Ed DeChellis. It was reported Wednesday that former basketball coach Eddie Fogler has been hired by the school to consult in the search and already it appears there's a serious candidate for the job.
According to multiple sources, Penn State will consider East Carolina coach Jeff Lebo, who is from Carlisle, Pa. Lebo was also recruited to play at North Carolina by Fogler when he was an assistant to then coach Dean Smith. Lebo's father, Dave, was a longtime coach at Carlisle High.
Lebo was fired at Auburn but hired at East Carolina last year and led the Pirates to an 8-8 record in Conference USA and an 18-16 record overall, losing to Jacksonville in overtime in the CIT tournament.
Lebo was fired at Auburn after posting four losing seasons in six years there. His team won 20+ games just once in his tenure there, the 2009 campaign when the Tigers went 24-12. Lebo has failed to make the NCAA Tournament in each of his first nine seasons as a college head coach.
He is, however, a friend of Fogler, so it's probably no too surprising he's getting a look despite his rather lackluster resume. That said, you can assume Penn State will probably be looking at some more qualified candidates in the near future. Lebo is a PR nightmare waiting to happen.
Now that Penn State is starting to get into the meat of its search for a new basketball coach, it's apparently looking for a little outside help. Nittany Lion basketball SID Brian Siegrist announced today the athletic department has hired former college basketball Jeff Fogler to assist in the search.
Nittany Lion Basketball coach search in full gear. Tim Curley has enlisted help of former WSU, Vanderbilt & S. Carolina coach Eddie Fogler.less than a minute ago via HootSuite Favorite Retweet ReplyBrian Siegrist
Fogler posted a 265-197 record over 15 seasons spread between Wichita State, Vanderbilt and South Carolina. He's recently been involved in coaching searches at a number of other schools and appears to be a popular consultant in the industry.
Black Shoe Diaries' Adam Collyer thinks Fogler could be helpful in the search and speculates about the types of coaches he might be able to help attract to Happy Valley.
There's a lot to like about Curley enlisting the help of Fogler. For one, he's the most prominent search consultant in the country when it comes to basketball, a clear sign that Curley's operating a serious search with some financial backing. You don't hire a consultant if you're going to lowball offer candidates. This is about looking at a pool of candidates, narrowing down the list, and systematically targeting the strongest option available.
Given the list of candidates he's placed, we're looking at hiring a mid-major head coach with a track record of success (see Crean, Barbee, and Gregory) or a top assistant from a brand name program (Martin). All good options.
It remains to be seen how much Fogler will be able to help Penn State but, at the very least, he signals Penn State is very likely to look outside the Penn State box for the first time since it hired Bruce Parkhill in 1983. Former head coaches Jerry Dunn and Ed DeChellis were assistants under Parkhill, so both were Penn State insiders. It's unlikely the hiring of Fogler would lead to another coach with Penn State ties.
There has been a lot written about Penn State basketball and the departure of Ed DeChellis in the last couple of days, so much that, as someone who's followed the team closely for years, it's hard to grasp. For a program with so little tradition and such an indifferent fan base, it's hard to fathom the amount of media attention the Nittany Lion basketballers are getting.
There haven't been a whole lot of positive headlines, though. There's been some very harsh criticism, especially among those who know the program best. Enter David Jones of the Harrisburg Patriot-News.
I am not going to pretend I would not have fired DeChellis three or four years ago had I been in Tim Curley's position. I would have.
But way before that time had arrived, I would have treated him and his program as if I cared. That means a much higher salary and much higher expectations. It means a budget that allows for a level playing field in recruiting. It means an arena or adjacent practice gym always available for the team and not rented out to a dinosaur hair band during the season's stretch run. It means an atmosphere where support personnel either exude excellence or are herded out of the way.
Nothing about president Graham Spanier's or athletics director Tim Curley's treatment of DeChellis' program cultivated such an aura. When it comes to men's basketball, they were and always have been a couple of shameless slumlords.
Pretty severe stuff. Penn State grad and current ESPN.com college basketball writer Dana O'Neil was pretty blunt as well.
If there is an equivalent spin on the coaching carousel, I haven't thought of it. Why? Because it doesn't happen. Coaches don't voluntarily leave major conference jobs for low-major spots.
That DeChellis, a Penn State graduate, defied convention screams loud and clear as to just how bad things are at Penn State.
For years the basketball team has been a little sister of the poor stepchild to football, a winter afterthought given all the tending and care of a vegetable garden positioned in the middle of a nuclear field. Administrative support waffles between tepid applause and casual indifference.
The dirty little truth is, whether the team is good or bad, the university profits thanks to the hefty paycheck doled out by the Big Ten Network. And so the university pays little attention to and cares less about the program.
Needless to say, the media bullseye is now squarely on the back of guys like athletic director Tim Curley and even university president Graham Spanier. A bad hire here could cost them both dearly, especially Curley, whose sole focus is athletics.
Penn State athletic director Tim Curley spoke with the Associated Press in a piece published this evening, and in it, he lays out what the athletic department is looking for in a new head basketball coach to replace the departed Ed DeChellis. Here are some of the comments via ESPN.com.
"Our program is built on certain values and tradition, a certain way of operating," he said in a phone interview Tuesday afternoon with The Associated Press. "Ultimately, it's my responsibility to make sure we identify a coach who identifies with our system and the Penn State way."
Though not necessarily someone with Penn State ties, like DeChellis.
"We're conducting a national search, so we're open to the best candidate that we can find," Curley said. He said there was no timeline, though he hoped to move quickly to find a replacement.
Curley also says later on in the the piece that Penn State will pay the new coach a "competitive salary." What that might be, there's no way of knowing right now. It's important to note, however, that DeChellis, a Penn State alumnus, made just over $700,000 this past season.
That, if you believe ESPN's Andy Katz, probably won't be enough to woo many candidates.
At Penn State, the salary structure would have to change to attract a big-name coach. Paying shy of $1 million will limit the pool and not only price out power-six coaches, but also plenty of other coaches at the top of leagues like the Colonial (someone like Old Dominion's Blaine Taylor) and Missouri Valley (can't touch Wichita State's Gregg Marshall).
With that in mind, it'll be interesting to see what kind of cash Curley and Co. take out on the market to attract a new head man.
As Penn State begins its search to find a replacement for the departed Ed DeChellis, a lot of college coaches are earning mention as candidates for the job. In an interesting development, though, it looks like the job is gaining at least a cursory glance from one Larry Brown of NBA fame.
Click this link for sound from Mike Missanelli of 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia's interview with the coaching legend. He sounds a little sarcastic in saying is Missanelli sets up an interview, he'll go. But hey, it's better than him saying "I'm not interested" if you're a Penn State fan, right?
Over on Black Shoe Diaries today, we examine more realistic potential candidates being mentioned for the position. David Jones of the Harrisburg Patriot-News mentioned Temple's Fran Dunphy, Boston's Patrick Chambers and former Bucknell coach Pat Flannery as possibilities while Andy Katz of ESPN.com dropped several names including Rob Jeter of Milwaukee, Bruiser Flint of Drexel, Tom Herrion of Marshall, Ron Everhart of Duquesne, and former coaches Dino Gaudio and Al Skinner.
Head over to Black Shoe Diaries for a recap of Ed DeChellis' press conference this evening to announce his departure from Penn State for the U.S. Naval Academy.
David Jones of the Harrisburg Patriot-News has updated his story from earlier in the evening, and he has some very interesting new details about the motivations behind Ed DeChellis' departure from Penn State.
DeChellis, now 52, is not interested in coaching more than another 8-10 years. He felt a lack of respect and commitment from the Penn State administration. He was unable to get an extension or raise on a contract lasting three more seasons. His daughters have completed college and are out of the house. His wife Kim, I've been told, loved the idea of living in a beautiful area bordering the major metro of Washington/Baltimore.
And, most of all, he was wanted.
My guess is that his contract situation wasn't the only thing he felt disrespected by. Penn State was forced to practice in Penn State's dump of an IM Building at one point this season while Bon Jovi used the Bryce Jordan Center and its adjoining practice facility. I don't know much about Navy, but I'm willing to bet it has a nicer facility than the IM Building for its basketball team to practice in. If DeChellis didn't feel athletic director Tim Curley and the other suits in Athletics had his back, this move is considerably less surprising.
It's very, very early on in the coaching search to replace former Penn State head coach Ed DeChellis, but Chas Wolfe of High Major Scoop has already tweeted a list of potential replacements from outside the program. If you're hoping for a group of home runs, don't hold your breath.
Early names I'm hearing for Penn State: Tommy Herrion, Jimmy Barron, Ron Everhardt, Jim Christian, John Groce, Matt Brady & Dino Gaudio.less than a minute ago via twidroyd Favorite Retweet ReplyChas Wolfe
Don't get too excited for any of those, though (if that's possible). At this late stage in the game, it's more likely Penn State will look for a replacement within the program on at least an interim basis. Kurt Kanaskie, who pulled his name from consideration for the Loch Haven job, would be the most likely of those currently on the staff. Former Nittany Lion Dan Earl, currently the lowest paid assistant at any BCS level school, might also be in the running.
The United State's Naval Academy just released a statement on the hiring of former Penn State head coach Ed DeChellis. They sound pretty happy with the hiring.
"To have one of the most highly respected coaches and educators in the sport join our Navy family is a great day for the program and the Academy," said Gladchuk. "Ed's maturity, integrity, character and accomplishments at Penn State have made him one of the most respected role models in the coaching ranks. His career is all about building programs with educational priorities in place, including graduating every senior that has ever played for him, and in the end achieving team goals that resonate with competing for championships. Ed will make a positive and impactful impression on Navy Basketball in short order."
"I'm thrilled and honored to be the next head basketball coach at the United States Naval Academy," said DeChellis. "My wife and girls are excited to be a part of the Navy family and this is the perfect opportunity for me because I believe in the core values of the Academy. We fell in love with Annapolis and the Academy when we came and visited and we look forward to being part of a place so steeped in tradition. I look forward to the challenge of not only winning the Patriot League Championship and taking Navy back to the NCAA Tournament, but also helping young men become future leaders of this great nation of ours. I look forward to meeting the players and talking to the recruits and starting the process of getting Navy Basketball back on the national stage."
Navy was 11-20 overall last season and was 6-8 in the Patriot League. It'll be a tall task for DeChellis to bump the Midshipmen up to respectability, but if you can make Penn State respectable, you can make anyone respectable, right?
The Penn State athletic department and athletic director Tim Curley just released the following statement on Ed DeChellis' departure and the search for a new Nittany Lion head basketball coach.
"On behalf of the Penn State and State College communities, I would like to offer my sincere appreciation to Ed DeChellis and his staff for their efforts with the men's basketball program the past eight years. Ed and his staff built a strong foundation for the program and then were able to see all their tireless efforts result in winning the 2009 NIT Championship and advancing to the Big Ten Tournament championship game and the NCAA Tournament this past season."
"Ed is a person of great integrity who is committed to his student-athletes, and their development in all aspects of life, including academic achievement and giving back to the community. He has made a positive impact on the Penn State and State College communities and will be missed."
"We will quickly begin a national search for new leadership for the Nittany Lion Basketball program. It will be a comprehensive search focused on finding the best candidate to lead Penn State Basketball into the future."
More as it becomes available.
Ed DeChellis was able to snag a few big recruits this past season to replace big names like Talor Battle and Jeff Brooks. Trey Lewis, a two-star recruit from Ohio, played well in the state playoffs this season and had a lot of Penn State fans excited for his arrival. He seems concerned.
Just got some terrible newsless than a minute ago via Twitter for Android Favorite Retweet ReplyTrey Lewis
Juwan Staten, a former four-star recruit and Dayton transfer decided on Penn State back in April. He is the most highly regarded high school process to sign with Penn State in recent memory. He appears even more shaken by the news.
Just got the worse news so far! My future is such a mystery! What to do now...less than a minute ago via TweetCaster Favorite Retweet ReplyJuwan Staten
Losing either of these players would be big blows to Penn State's chances at respectability in the near future. They're the new cornerstones of the program and if the new coach is tasked with replacing them, it could be a real uphill battle. If you're a Nittany Lions fan, you should probably hope these guys don't waver on their commitments.
Well, here's a shocker to get the offseason going: Penn State basketball coach Ed DeChellis is reportedly leaving Happy Valley to coach the United States Naval Academy, according to David Jones of the Harrisburg Patriot-News. DeChellis took the Nittany Lions to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in his eight-year tenure back in March, but it appears that wasn't enough to keep him in State College. Jones says he's been looking for jobs for a while.
DeChellis explored options in the aftermath of the team's 2011 NCAA tournament run, its first in his 8-year run at Penn State. Two very good coaching sources told me in April that he was offered and turned down a substantially more lucrative deal at a Midwestern mid-major school but turned it down because his agent had assured him he could get an even more attractive deal at a high-major. That turned out not to be the case and DeChellis was forced to lower his sights.
There are a ton of questions to be answered and we don't have many right now. The press conference scheduled for 7 P.M. tonight will hopefully clear up a lot, but until then, there will be a lot of speculation.
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Yesterday we suggested that Portland could look to move the first of their two lottery picks for a point guard, perhaps Clippers' promising young backup Eric Bledsoe.
Our NBA draft insider Chad Ford touched on that topic today on the NBA Draft Blog, and mentioned why this could be the route Portland opts to take.
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Trading the No. 6 pick could be a good option
"The Blazers have two untouchable players right now in LaMarcus Aldridge and Nicolas Batum. They could use help everywhere else. It will be very interesting to see if they roll the dice on Drummond if he slides this far. The upside, at No. 6, may be too much to pass up. But I also wouldn't be shocked to see the Blazers trade one or both picks if they can land a young point guard in return. This draft is weak on point guards and although many teams, including the Blazers, like Damian Lillard, the sixth pick may be a little high for him. The Clippers' Eric Bledsoe, the Pacers' Darren Collison and the Rockets' Kyle Lowry are possibilities."
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I've been saying this for weeks Neil Olshey has said will be looking to pick up a 2 guard through the DRAFT or free agency.I also think this is what he was probably really talking about with Portland's management and Paul Allen. But still since we don't have a first round pick obviously we have to trade someone and since Bledsoe has so much value in a year were there's no good PG's in this years draft it makes a lot of sense.The Blazers have said they plan on trading one of there four picks right after the trade with the New Jersy Nets happened(because they didn't want 4 rookies on 1 team with a new coach ;which makes sense).Also for those of you who didn't hear about it Portland tried to trade Jamal Crawford for Eric Bledsoe mid season but of course Olshey didn't .
Also I'm a big fan of Bledsoe more then anyone else but when you think he has 1 year left be4 he becomes a free agent and with CP3 as the Point Guard of the future I'm not sure Bledsoe would stay with the Clippers just as a bench player also this is the highest his stock will probably be till then.So why not trade for a pick which would be a way smarter and cheaper option then signing someone like Ray Allen who doesn't have anything left.
Jeremy Lamb to me makes the most sense and is the only player I would trade Bledsoe for. Also Lamb is 6'7 and we need length on the perimeter ,he can shoot and usually works off screens which is exactly what we need.He's also a winner that won a title his first year in college. He would be the PERFECT third scorer for the Clippers future at the 2 spot maybe even the three if he gets stronger(him and Nick Young would have us set at hte 2 and 3 spots for a while)

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I recently purchased 2 of these chinese MP4 ipod knockoffs but I am unsuccessful in getting them to recharge the battery, no matter what I try. Is this possibly a problem with the firmware version or something else. Please help! Can someone out there please supply me with the correct firmware version or a solution to my problem?
The current info I have is ACT2097_S72_1 2006/04/25 Firmware ver. = 9.0.43
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hello. I also had the same problem. the cable that comes with mp4, transmited energy but not data. I had to buy a new one to be able to connect it to the computer. the old one serves to load bateria, with the apparatus that comes to connect it to the network. I formated it and now single recognizes 1 Gb to me. the version of firmware is the same one that yours. can somebody give a solution me?
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Hi guys, I'm experiencing the same problem. However, after a few test sometime I get it to charge with the charger. The mp3 must have 10 sec of darkmode, and you have to turn it on while charging. When the screen turn to dark, the greenlight should turn on steady and it will charge ( works once and charging right now ).
Tell me if it works for you , and if it is, why i have to do that, I would like to know how to charge it every time without trouble :S
hey...you don't know me..I have problems charging my mp4 and every time I use it im having a flashing light...i need help!
Hi, someone iv got an mp4 very similar to an ipod and i charge it but the first bar konks out after bout 2 minutes can someone please give me a tip :)?
I have 2 mp3/4 players purchased from Hong Kong. They are brand new and do not want to charge. Please help!
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I too have problems with my newly bought mp4 player. The battery won't recharge. I tried different ways but still I can't recharge it fully. Does anybody here has a solution for this?
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Purchased new MP$ player 8gb from Hong kong via ebay cant get it to charge tried everything any ideas or is best tip not to buy.
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I got this problem too! My portable charger worked perfectly from the start and now its screwed. When I plugged the cord into the charger via the mp3 player it didn't charge. I unplugged the charger and it said it was still charging even though the charge wasn't plugged in. When the charger is on the red light on it flashes and now it doesnt. Im 100% sure the power is on.
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NEW: RIC Launches Coaching Search to Replace Bob Walsh
Wednesday, May 07, 2014
RIC has launched a national coaching search to replace Bob Walsh as men's basketball coach, RIC Athletic Director Donald Tencher tells GoLocalProv.
Tencher said RIC would put together a pool of candidates and had already received some applications for the job. Assistant coach Mike Romano is the interim head coach for the Anchormen, and Tencher said in-house candidacies would be considered depending on the pool of outside candidates.
"I've heard some names that are probably going to apply," Tencher said. "They're very qualified candidates."
Tencher said expectations will be high for the next head coach at RIC. The new coach will have big shoes to fill but a rock solid foundation left behind.
The Anchormen have qualified for 8 consecutive NCAA Tournaments. While Tencher was sad to see Walsh go, he recognized that the time was right and Walsh was ready for a new challenge at Division 1 Maine.
"Bob did a terrific job for us," said Tencher. "He deserves a shot at this."
Tencher was referencing Walsh's jump to the Division 1 ranks, a jump that several Little East coaches have made over the years.
"They need to give him the resources," Tencher said, when asked what it would take for Walsh to have success at the next level. "I actually talked to their AD and told him the same thing."
Tencher said he would consult with Walsh before hiring a new coach, just as Walsh consulted with him before accepting the Maine job. Tencher also said there is no set timetable for hiring a new coach.
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Samba Team Receives Microsoft Protocol Docs
Today the Protocol Freedom Information Foundation (PFIF), a non-profit organization created by the Software Freedom Law Center, signed an agreement with Microsoft to receive the protocol documentation needed to fully interoperate with the Microsoft Windows workgroup server products and to make them available to Free Software projects such as Samba.
Microsoft was required to make this information available to competitors as part of the European Commission March 24th 2004 Decision in the antitrust lawsuit, after losing their appeal against that decision on September 17th 2007.
Andrew Tridgell, creator of Samba, said, "We are very pleased to be able to get access to the technical information necessary to continue to develop Samba as a Free Software project. Although we were disappointed the decision did not address the issue of patent claims over the protocols, it was a great achievement for the European Commission and for enforcement of antitrust laws in Europe. The agreement allows us to keep Samba up to date with recent changes in Microsoft Windows, and also helps other Free Software projects that need to interoperate with Windows".
Jeremy Allison, co-creator of Samba said, "Andrew did a superb job in negotiating the agreement with Microsoft. We will be able to use the information obtained to continue to develop Samba and create more Free Software. We are hoping to get back to the productive relationship we had with Microsoft during the early 1990's when we shared information about these protocols. The agreement also clarifies the exact patent numbers concerned so there is no possibility of misunderstandings around this issue."
Volker Lendecke, head of the Samba Team in Europe said, "I am very pleased to see that the European Commission acknowledged Free Software as a valid competitor in the IT industry and that the License conditions on the protocol information offered to the Free Software world are indeed compatible with the GPL. This is much better than what we have seen in similar cases in other countries and the Commission has done a great job to push the case to this point."
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Seems a long time since I have been for a ride but that ends in a couple of days when I touch down in Northern Thailand to ride the superb roads there. I will be renting one of my favourite bikes again, the Kawasaki ER6N. Nimble and all day comfortable with more than enough power from it's 650 twin.
Nan district, Northern Thailand
Hopefully the air will be mostly clear unlike the last time I rode there. After this I fly to Philippines to do a ride I have thought about many times - a kind of circumnavigation of Luzon taking in the mountain region and the northern coastal roads.
Northern Luzon island, Philippines.
This ride will likely be by 125cc scooter as not much choice in rentals. Sure there is a few bigger bikes available in Angeles city but they are old and nearly worn out so I'd rather take a modern small bike that will make it back. Besides most of the riding there needs to be at a modest pace since you are often in remote areas and road surfaces change frequently without warning.
I'm considering taking my Olympus Pen camera for this tour having splurged on a compact 20mm lens so you won't have to suffer poor quality iPhone photos again. (well except in this post below…) However I am still travelling very light and after a couple of almost forgotten requests on how I pack everything into a small bag I have decided to finally post a few things I do in this regard.
Firstly when I previously mentioned taking only a carry on bag this applies solely to SE Asia where it is always warm. Also I always rent a helmet and if possible also rent a jacket. I mainly travel light because everything has to fit onto rental bikes without any hard cases or luggage facilities. You could try storing a suitcase at a hotel and bringing more but life on the road is more simple with less.
Below is my bag and the items I will take with me for next 5 weeks travelling – besides what I leave wearing. I wear my riding jeans on the plane, in this case the BMW city pants, a t-shirt and usually a second long sleeve shirt which is handy for inside cold planes and early morning riding. I also wear a pair of leather low cut boot style riding shoes. The mesh jacket if taken can be simply folded over my arm like a normal jacket once I remove the foam back armor which you can see resting on floor of my red main bag to be reinstalled before riding.
Bag weight is an issue now days so before arriving near the check in counter I move my camera and gps and gps external battery from bag to jean pockets. I have all my cables and chargers in a zip tie bag and move these to my small green 'man purse' to also lower the carry on bag weight for the weigh in which is silly as next you can load up on duty free. I use the self check in when in Asia wherever possible to avoid this but if none then it only takes a minute after which I move the items as well as the man purse to the main bag for the 20 security checks. (well 8 is record at Changi but give them time)
I purchased a set of very small plastic pump bottles from eBay and rather than buy and carry toiletries I simply fill these which are more compact and the whole set fits inside a small clear bag. I have bicycle racing ultra light weight and compact rain jacket and rain pants and bicycle racing shoe rain covers but I have rarely used them as I do not ride SE Asia in the rain seasons. Usually the only rain I encounter is a storm which can I easy sit out somewhere so I may not take these with me.
Computing wise I only bring a tablet, currently that is a Dell 8" which provides full windows so I can edit GPS routes yet it still fits inside my man purse. I have a compact triple outlet USB charger with folding power prongs which charges everything except the camera. If I take the camera I usually just bring an extra battery which is smaller and lighter than a charger. This trip is too long for that so I have to take a charger but already replaced the huge factory item with compact folding power prongs one from eBay.
Any long cables have been replaced with short light weight ones and he only item I cannot lighten so far has been the charger for my electric razor which unfortunately on a longer trip like this has to come with me and weighs far more than it should.
Lastly with clothes I never take more than 4 or 5 changes of shirts, socks, underwear. I actually choose the lightest of everything not just for weight but cooler in the tropics as well. One pair of shorts and pair of sandals rounds it out. You can get clothes washed in SE Asia for a $1 a bag or if no time in the schedule I hand wash one set every day in shower or hand basin and always carry oversized pegs with hooks to hang items near windows or air conditioners to dry.
A pair of shorty summer gloves, a summer Buff and sunglasses are also in the bag along with a small rain cover for the bag itself, bungy straps and laundry bags. Just remember anything minor you can buy along the way just make sure you have the important stuff and buy some things as needed. So there it is all together and that is my take on packing light.


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Request to Flydubai Airlines to start DUBAI - TRICHY route.
To: Officials of Flydubai Airlines,Dubai,UAE.
To : Dubai International Airport, Terminal 2,
PO Box 353, Dubai,
United Arab Emirates.
Telephone: +971 4 231 1000
This is to bring to your kind attention that we request Flydubai Airlines to start flying to Trichy. Trichy Airport or Tiruchirapalli Airport (IATA: TRZ ; ICAO: VOTR) is a major airport mostly serving Tiruchirapalli and adjacent districts in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.It is the second largest airport in Tamilnadu after Chennai International Airport having connectivity to international destinations. Most of the labourers ,middle-class people mostly from Gulf are depending upon Trichy Airport. If we travel to Chennai, Flying hours is approximately 4 hours from Dubai and then to reach our hometown it takes another 6-8 hours in Car or train.If it was Trichy,we would reach our home town within 2-3 hours in train or car. There is service from Dubai to Trichy, AirIndia Express is operating daily flights from Dubai to Trichy and vice versa.In the name of Budget Airline,they are charging more than a standard airline.They offer very low baggage allowance as well as no food service. If Flydubai Airline,starts this Dubai-Trichy route, It will be a very profitable routes. I request daily flights to fly from Dubai to Trichy or they can give a 1 hour layover in Trichy and then fly to Chennai.
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Flyers from Trichy, India.
there are lot of flyers waiting for the direct flights to trichy from dubai. since, trichy is the center of the tamilnadu, the tamil population is numourous in dubai, the fly dubai will make good profit from this sector.
pls. consider. thanks.
Ahmed Arsath
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Pulse Report: PULSE REPORT: 50 Cent Still Pushing For Album W/ Eminem, Jay-Z Addresses The Game & Dame Dash, Nas Owes Kelis $44K A Month
Friday, Jul 24, 2009 2:15PM
In this week's Pulse Report the streets are buzzing about 50 Cent still dreaming of making an album with Eminem, Jay-Z taking shoots at The Game and Dame Dash, Kelis winning a $44,000 child support judgment from Nas, Alfamega penning a letter for T.I., and Karrine Steffans losing her cool on radio and TV.
[Editor Note: The views of this column do not necessarily reflect those of SOHH.com]
1. Patiently Waiting
50 Cent is still hard at work on his long overdue album Before I Self Destruct, but he's still dreaming of another album he's been wanting to make for years. The much-talked about dream collaboration between 50 Cent and Eminem is back up for discussion after Fif spoke to MTV News about the fantasy project. He's keeping hope alive.
"I'd love to...We haven't [seriously] discussed making an album together, 'cause we would have to sit collectively and create each song. Unless we was doing something where half of it was his and half of it was mine. And conceptually, maybe if he came up with the first six songs and I built the last six songs and we just featured on each other's records, you know what I mean? We'd do that in a heartbeat."
Seriously, the time for this has past. Both guys are kind of on the downward ends of their illustrious careers. While it would be interesting to hear, I doubt it would have a big impact on the genre. What say you? I think 50 should give it up.
2. Sucka MCs
Jay-Z has had enough of the talking from The Game, Dame Dash and others. The Brooklyn rapper aired out his issue with The Game and people like Dash who commented on the rumor that Jay blackballed Chis Brown during the BET Awards. In an interview with British radio personality Tim Westwood, Jay brushed off The Game's infatuation with him over the last few weeks as nothing more than groupie love. He also sent a subliminal diss towards old friend Dame Dash.
"That's the silliest rumor I ever heard," Jay told Westwood. "You know me, right? I was sitting back and watching all them suckas [comment]. You don't comment on rumors. I was sitting back watching them. 'Look at them. That's so silly.' First, let me categorically deny that. If I have a problem with Chris Brown, I got a problem with Chris Brown. I don't agree with what he did and that's that."
We should be hearing from Dash soon.
"Now tell me exactly what I said, tell me exactly what I said. I said, 'I'm not talking about...' is that a diss? I'm not talking about you. 'Oh you hurt my feelings...' Tell groupie to get over it. If that's a diss, wear that. Tell groupie to get over it." (Tim Westwood TV)
The Game's response to Jay's dig was to remind everyone of his long rap sheet when it comes to hip-hop beef. He called into Virginia's 103 Jams radio station to make his case.
"He just old and bitter and when anybody say my name in a rap, I'm gonna lock in...My fans expect me to respond and I ain't lost a rap beef to date...He just really needs to sit his old a** down somewhere and let the new n*ggas make money...He knows if he goes to war with me, it's gonna be never-ending. From Joe Budden to Memphis Bleek to Ras Kas to Yukmouth to G-Unit as a staff, record label and group, I'm a one-man army man."
LOL@ The Game running off his string of adversaries as if to scare some with it. Stop it man. You adding Jay to that list is like a petty criminal known for knocking off 7-Elevens planning a heist at the Federal Reserve. You need more people.
3. Life's A Bitch
No life has not divorced Nas, but the woman in his life is about to and she's getting paid lovely for it. After celebrating the birth of their new baby boy, Knight Jones, Nas was ordered by a judge to pay his soon to be ex-wife Kelis $44,000 a month in child support. The couple has been locked in a nasty financial dispute ever since news of their split broke. According to the Associated Press, a judge has ordered the Queensbridge rapper to take care of moher and child to the tune of $44K a month, He's also responsible for paying her $45,000 legal fees.
Of course before the ruling both parents were thrilled to have their son come into the world. Kelis twitted her experience and Nas broke the news to a hometown crowd in Queesbridge while performing at a Video Music Box show.
"Ok so I did it, he's 7.8 pounds of the greatest stuff on earth," she wrote Thursday (July 23) morning. "I was in labor for 3 of the longest most painful days of my life. I don't understand when women say they don't remember giving birth. I will remember for the rest of my life. He's kinda perfect btw :)" (Kelis' Twitter)
"In my hood, Queensbridge Projects," Nas said in a video. "Yo, yo, my son is born today. So shout-out to my son Knight...Eh, my son's name is Knight. That's what I named the young God, Knight. Y'all heard it here first. Don't believe nothing in the media. But I love y'all, don't listen to none of the bullsh*t. I love you, that's why I'm here." (Video Music Box)
Nas better take some affirmative action in appealing this ruling. Think the judge is clearly not a fan of hip-hop and doesn't know Nas? career very well. They're asking this dude to pay more child support than Diddy and 50 Cent combined. We all know of Nas' albums--a few of them shits was doo, one was - NAHHH, the other was Illmatic. The God don't have paper like that.
4. Alfa-Mail
When T.I. goes through his mail at the Forest City federal prison, next week, there will be one particular letter that we all will have read before he does. Former Grand Hustle artist Alfamega wrote a very frank correspondence to his ex-boss in an attempt to clear the air between the two. Alfa hasn't been shy about expressing his displeasure with the way Tip ousted him from the label after rumors circulated that he was an FBI informant. Mega denied that he was a government snitch and felt that T.I. should have stood by him during the ordeal. In his letter he points out the numerous ways he stood by T.I in times of need.
"On the real, I'm not coming to you as a disgruntled crying a**ed b*tch who's mad about being let go," Alfa wrote. "I'm coming to you as a man who is disappointed that he was publicly exiled by a friend. You've often said that you're a man of your words but hommie; you are not being true to your words...I rode for you when there was no one else there to ride for you. 24/7, I was on call for you pimp. On many occasions, I sidelined my family choosing to risk my early demise for you. With a little cheddar, you can easily employ dudes to kill for you all day every day. Conversely, try finding someone who will put their life on the line and die for you...I was the first person you called when you got into that altercation in LA with Shaka's DTP people. Without any questions, I was right there ready to go to war for you...Time after time, I defended your honor because you were my dawg; if they disrespected you, they disrespected me...Once this is published, I'm giving you a week to call me. Should you choose to not call me within that timeframe, I'll know exactly where we stand. At that point, we'll separate...Hope you come home soon pimp, keep your head up and let all the bull go. Don't worry about propaganda, people always gone talk." (Down South)
As I said before, T.I. should have shown Mega a little more support given that he went through a similar ordeal after being labeled a snitch for receiving a year and a day sentence for major gun possession charges. However I will say the airing out of your personal issue with Tip, is lame on the part of Alfamega. This is not a discussion you want to be having with a million eyes literally watching. This is a man-to-man conversation you have when T.I. gets home. Trust me, no one would have noticed if you didn't say a word about anything for the next 366 days.
5. Hot Head
Karrine "Superhead" Steffans is finding it rather difficult to promote her new book "The Vixen Manual." Two recent interviews have gone a rye leaving the video vixen turned best-selling author with a bad taste in her mouth. During a chat with Sacramento's CW Morning Show, Steffans took offense to some of the questions that were being asked about the book and got very snippy with the show's hosts.
"This book is for married people. Did you read it? You?re not asking intelligent questions."
With that the show's host sent Steffans packing. Cutting the interview short with a viscous comeback. [Watch Here]
"Bye Bye. See ya. She was a rumpshaker in a bunch of videos. Nuff Said."
Soon after, Steffans mixed it up with Houston's 94.5 radio host Rod Ryan. This time sparks started to fly because Steffans took umbrage with Ryan dwelling on her past accomplishments like, sleeping with celebrities and writing a book about it. Jeesh, why would he do that? Steffans went into another nasty rant about how the host was not doing a good job, and cut out on this interview before it blew up in her face like the last one. [Listen Here].
Is this chick serious? Your claim to fame is that you're a promiscuous video vixen that slept with tons of rappers and athletes. This is how you introduced yourself to us. Wear that! No one is saying that you can't change, but if folks want to talk about it you shouldn't be offended. I'd figure you'd have the brains to figure that out.
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PITTSBURGH -- There will be a first-time champion crowned in college hockey Saturday evening when the Quinnipiac Bobcats take on in-state and ECAC-rival Yale in the final of the 2013 Frozen Four.
In a lot of ways it's an absolutely shocking matchup for the national championship game, but in a lot of ways it's also completely fitting. It may not be Michigan vs. Boston College, but Quinnipiac has been the No. 1 team for nearly the entire second half of the season, and Yale knocked off two perennial powerhouses in Minnesota and North Dakota and the Vegas-favored UMass-Lowell River Hawks to get to the title game. Not only did they upset all three teams, but they made it look easy in the process.
The Bobcats are the nation's top defensive club, led in goal by Hobey Baker Award finalist Eric Hartzell and on defense by four seniors -- Zach Davies, Loren Barron, Mike Dalhuisen and captain Zack Currie. QU boasts 11 seniors in total, a big reason for their success according to head coach Rand Pecknold.
"They're veterans," said Pecknold. "Ton of game experience with those seniors, and you can't substitute for game savvy. They deal with adversity well. They deal with adapting within the game."
The Bobcats are led offensively by their top line of Matthew Peca and the Jones brothers, Connor and Kellen. The trio have combined for 40 goals and 83 points this season. The Bulldogs also boast a number of dynamic offensive talents, led by Flames prospect Kenny Agostino and senior Andrew Miller, but Quinnipiac is considered a bit deeper offensively with three lines that can score well.
Quinnipiac's depth shouldn't necessarily worry Yale, however, which has proven in this tournament that they can bottle up the best offensive teams in the country and slice up the best defensive teams in the nation. The Bobcats have defeated Yale three times so far this season, but the Bulldogs look at that as more of a learning experience than something to worry about Saturday night.
"There is a reason they've been the top-ranked team in the country for most of the year," head coach Keith Allain said, "certainly the whole second half of the year. But as has been alluded to earlier, I think the details in our game and our individuals was better now than they were the last time we faced them. So I think we're up to the task."
Puck drop is at 7 p.m. at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh. ESPN in the United States has the live telecast and TSN2 has the feed in Canada.


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Charlottesville - Win or lose, Virginia's season will be over on Saturday afternoon but the Cavaliers know this rivalry is always meaningful.
Michael Rocco, VIRGINIA JUNIOR QUARTERBACK, said "The stakes aren't as high but they're just as high for us. This basically is our bowl game and to go out on a winning note for our seniors, just to win our last game is a big deal for us."
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Tim Walz Bio:
The son of a public school administrator and community activist, Congressman Tim Walz was born in West Point, Nebraska on April 6, 1964. Raised in a rural community, Walz spent his summers farming with his extended family. In 1982, Tim Walz graduated from Butte High School along side his 24 classmates.
During his adolescence, Tim's parents instilled in him the Catholic values that propelled him into a life of service. When Walz enlisted in the Army National Guard at the young age of 17, he had no way of knowing he would spend more than two decades serving America as a member of the Guard. After high school, Walz worked a number of odd jobs before accepting a temporary teaching position at the Native American Reservation in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. It was his experience at the Pine Ridge reservation that convinced Tim to follow his father's lead and become an educator.
Prior to his retirement, Tim Walz was the highest ranking enlisted National Guard soldier in southern Minnesota. In 1989, Walz earned a B.S. in social science education from Chadron State College in Nebraska. That year he earned the title of Nebraska Citizen-Soldier of the Year.
With his teaching degree complete, Harvard University offered Walz an opportunity to gain a new perspective on global education by teaching in the People's Republic of China. Working in China during 1989-1990, Walz was a member of one of the first government sanctioned groups of American educators to teach in Chinese high schools.
Following his return, Tim seized the opportunity to develop a program of cooperation between American and Chinese students. Walz established a small business called Educational Travel Adventures, Inc. through which he conducted annual educational trips to China for high school students. The business includes a scholarship program that allows students to travel and study in China regardless of their financial situation.
Walz helped coach the Mankato West High School football team to two state championships in four years. Over the years, Walz has also served as a visiting Fellow of International Relations at the Macau Polytechnic University, a position that helped develop his knowledge of China's unique international status.
Upon his return to the U.S. in 1990, Walz served full-time in the Army National Guard. He subsequently accepted a position teaching and coaching in Nebraska where he met his wife, Gwen Whipple. In 1993, Walz was named the Outstanding Young Nebraskan by the Nebraska Junior Chamber of Commerce for his service in the education, military, and small business communities.
Married in 1994, Tim and Gwen Walz moved to Mankato, Minnesota two years later. The couple accepted positions teaching and coaching at Mankato West High School where Tim taught until his run for Congress in 2006.
Tim Walz's inspiring approach to teaching has gained him recognition as the 2002 Minnesota Ethics in Education award winner, 2003 Mankato Teacher of the Year, and the 2003 Minnesota Teacher of Excellence. Walz completed his master's degree in educational leadership in 2001 and is currently working on his doctorate at St. Mary's University in Winona, Minnesota.
After 24 years in the Army National Guard, Command Sergeant Major Walz retired from the 1-125th Field Artillery Battalion in the spring of 2005. Prior to retiring, Walz served overseas with his battalion in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
On November 7, 2006 Tim Walz won election to the United States House of Representatives. He defeated six-term incumbent Gil Gutknecht by a margin of 53% to 47%. On November 4, 2008 Walz was re-elected overwhelmingly in the traditional swing district held by Republicans most of its existence. In November 2010, the voters of southern Minnesota spoke again, sending Tim back to Washington as their Representative for a third term.
Tim represents Minnesota's 1st Congressional District which includes the communities of Worthington, Mankato, Albert Lea, Austin, Rochester and Winona.
He is a member of the House Agriculture Committee, the Veteran's Affairs Committee and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
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March 19, 2013
. . . to overparenting! So says Madeline Levine, PhD, psychologist, author, and keynoter at the recent ACA national conference in Dallas.
Drumroll . . . !
The mother of three "newly minted adults," all who had life-changing positive experiences after growing up as campers, Levine says dreaming, creating, and play are the lynchpins of a happy, successful adulthood — enter camp!
You see, she explains, a counselor is not invested in the same way as a parent who, understandably, finds it hard to endorse a "successful failure," which provides the traction for mastery. And yet successful failure is exactly what we encourage at camp, along with an invitation for exploration and collaboration and manageable risk taking.
So maybe we are not only in the business of youth development but in parent development, too! Is it possible that, through the camp experience, parents can discern the benefits of not...
February 18, 2013
So you've found your dream job this summer — you're working at camp for the first time!* You'll be spending your summer playing with kids, making a positive impact on their lives, having tons of fun, meeting new people, and making friends. But there are a few other very important things that you should expect from your job at camp.
Safety First
The most essential aspect of your job this summer is safety. Make sure your campers are always wearing the right clothing/equipment for activities. Create an environment among your campers that values respect — make sure everyone feels emotionally safe. Take care of yourself (get proper sleep and nutrition) so that you remain alert and can make appropriate safety judgment calls at all times. Physical, mental, and emotional safety should be your main priority at all times.
Resources to help:
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February 18, 2013
This month's guest on Peg's blog is Lance Ozier, member of ACA's national Committee for the Advancement of Research and Evaluation (CARE) and former education coordinator at Project Morry.
Once upon a time, when the world seemed young and our whole lives lay before us, my brother and I would camp outdoors just a few feet from the backdoor of our house. Under the night's moonlight and beside the fire's shawls of final smoke, we were free. Although our parents were only a few steps away inside the house, they were out of sight and out of mind. Spending endless childhood days in the woods, we found wide open spaces that gave us room to learn and make mistakes.
From morning coffee to goodnight yawn, there's nothing quite like long adult days to remind us that we're no longer drifting through the dream of childhood. After the Victorian era, when children were seen and not heard, child psychologists...
February 12, 2013
Recently, ACA Board Executive Steve Baskin spoke at the TEDx San Antonio Conference on "Unplugging Our Kids." Steve does a wonderful job explaining to attendees of the conference why kids need camp more than ever to find success in the 21st century. Watch the video below.
February 7, 2013
This week's post is a guest blog from Laura Dallas McSorley, a member of one of ACA's educational allies, Teach For America.
Camp Glisson was the most wonderful place I had been as a kid — almost magical. I had been to other day camps and even overnight camps, but nothing was like the first time I stepped onto the grounds of Glisson — beautifully nestled in the North Georgia mountains around a large waterfall, with an old wooden chapel. I went every summer, as did my siblings, and even my parents as a nurse or the minister for a week. (Glisson is a United Methodist camp.) When I was old enough, I was finally a counselor, getting to fulfill a long-held dream. Most of my co-counselors were passionate about Glisson's central mission: ministry to children. Many went on to go to divinity school or teach school.
I, however, couldn't imagine myself in the classroom or in a church. Instead, I spent the next several...
February 5, 2013
"Camp is not all about the performance, but the pursuit — the pursuit of relevant experience and knowledge."
The following article by ACA CEO Peg Smith appeared in USA TODAY on February 1 and 4, 2013.
What is the path to innovation — spending alone time in a seat or actively engaging in learning that helps one become adaptive, ambiguity-able, and alert? What will help create tomorrow's innovators? One thing is clear: We will need innovators. Maybe we should spend as much time considering how we develop innovators as we do graduates. I believe a balanced approach is imperative — to life and to education.
Robert C. Pianta, PhD, found that fifth graders spend 90 percent of their time in their seats listening or working alone (Bromley, 2007). That statement seems counterintuitive to what we know about child and brain development. If play is a form of invention, and invention seeds...
January 28, 2013
Want to know what it takes to have a career in camp? Take advantage of ACA's upcoming Student Camp Leadership Academy (SCLA) — Texoma opportunity:
- Begins: Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
- Ends: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at noon
- Location: YMCA Camp Carter in Fort Worth, Texas
SCLA — Texoma brings students together with camp professionals to take an in-depth look at options for a profession in the camp field. It also helps students build skills to prepare for a career in camp. For more information about SCLA and its history, read Student Camp Leadership Academy: Developing the Next Generation of Camp Professionals.
After successful completion of the SCLA experience, all students will receive an ACA SCLA certificate. Learn more about outcomes of SCLA.
Registration fee...
January 28, 2013
Many parents are starting the search for their child's perfect summer camp experience NOW. With over 2,400 ACA-accredited camps nationwide, parents have many options. Along with choices like location, session-length, and budget, here are a few things to consider as you make an informed decision:
- Philosophy and Program Emphasis —Ask questions about learning approaches, how behavioral and disciplinary problems are addressed, and how adjustment issues are handled.
- Training and Education — Don't be shy about asking for the education and background of the camp director and staff. At a minimum, camp staff should be trained in safety regulations, emergency procedures and communication, behavior management techniques, child abuse prevention, appropriate staff and camper behavior, and specific procedures for supervision. Families should ask about camper-to-staff ratios and supervision in cabins and for various...
January 15, 2013
Each month, Peg will host a guest blogger here on A Word from Peg. This month's guest is Audrey Monke, owner and director of Gold Arrow Camp.
"Camp has taught me to be brave and reach my goals. If it wasn't for camp, I wouldn't be nearly as courageous as I am now."
— Remi, age 11
At camp we have the phenomenal opportunity to teach campers grit, a character trait that will benefit them far beyond our lakes and forests. Through teaching our campers to set goals and have a growth mindset, we can make a positive, life-changing impact.
The start of a new year begs for a resolution. Why not set a goal to incorporate more grit development into your camp curriculum this summer?
Grit Defined
Grit has become the new buzzword in education and parenting thanks to Paul Tough's best-selling book,...
December 21, 2012
We all continue to mourn the events of Sandy Hook Elementary School. That said, the discourse and deliberation about possible solutions are being expressed across the country.
Yet, what is the comprehensive answer? Frankly and honestly, I don't know. That said, I expect that any number of ACA's leadership groups will be seriously deliberating on this issue, and others, during the next couple of months. For instance, the National Council of Leaders and the ACA Board of Directors will meet in February, and I expect this topic to be at the top of the agenda.
We must act — but informed and cogent action is imperative. I do believe we will see both short- and long-term solutions emerge as a country and as a camp community. The problem is too complex to result in one solution; instead, the solution may be a series of powerful, impactful changes in regulation, access, procedures, behavior, and culture. (Again, for the camp community and...
December 17, 2012
In her latest blog post, with the December 14 Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy fresh on her mind and heart, American Camp Association CEO Peg Smith asks herself, "Am I doing enough?" to create a world that fosters community and values learning about and understanding others. Smith shares her thoughts on creating a world of humility, civility, and human connection by demonstrating those very traits.
December 17, 2012
Last week, after the Sandy Hook Elementary School horror, I shared on Facebook that I had no words. Since, I have watched and read many reactions to the loss of such innocence. People have expressed such wisdom, insight, and resource. Yet, I am still without words.
I find I am left with one thought. Maybe more than words, laws and regulations, and resources, we must also demonstrate new behaviors. I am not so naive to think the answer is that simple because I understand so much more is needed. However, I have to ask myself, "What can I do?" What can I do that teaches young people new ways of behaving?
Instead of getting angry, can I take the time to seek alternative solutions? Can I demonstrate that there are more responses than harm or rage? Can I slow down so I can be more civil?
Instead of saying more needs to be done, can I give more? Can I encourage communities to consider solutions to societal issues as individuals who...
December 11, 2012
Give the gift of camp! A quality camp experience is a real-life version of what kids want from video games and toys — fun, adventure, excitement — and so much more!
Character and Developmental Skills
Camp is an experience that will last a lifetime — from memories to friendships to newfound hobbies. Kids certainly learn a lot about themselves while at camp, and according to research, they also gain critical social, emotional, resiliency, and teamwork skills:
- 96% of campers said: "Camp helped me make new friends."
- 93% of campers said: "Camp helped me to get to know kids who are different than me."
- 92% of campers said: "The people at camp helped me feel good about myself."
- 74% of campers said: "At camp, I did things I was afraid to do at first."
Campers also come away with powerful lessons in self-awareness, citizenship,...
December 7, 2012
As many of you know, a new national grant announced this past Monday will fund extended school days for ten school districts in five states. (Read more about the grant here.)
This pilot merits our serious attention: 1.) to learn more 2.) to advocate for the camp experience as viable in the education of the whole-child and 3.) to take the opportunity to engage in the conversation. I am also encouraged by the words of Education Secretary Arne Duncan:
The goal here is not more time, the goal here is more learning.
I hope that means it is about learning, not more skill and drill.
Being ready to learn is just as important, if not more, than being taught. What do children need in order to learn...
December 7, 2012
Camp is place to make new friends (or meet up with old ones!), learn how to be a leader, and hone your skills to help kids have fun and grow.
ACA's 2013 ACA National Conference gives you the chance to do all that, too!
Network with peers and experts, attend great keynote lectures, and workshop your skills in a wide variety of educational sessions. And, as always, Student Members of ACA attend conference FREE. (Check out the registration page for details.)
Join us in Dallas, February 12–15, 2013! Visit the conference homepage to find more about the keynote speakers, educational sessions, and schedule — plus special events and pre-conference gatherings.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB)---Jasmine Willis was shot on June 13th in front of her apartment on Del Park Terrace.
She spent more than a week at the hospital, and says at one time was in a medically induced coma.
Police say she got into an argument with a man over a parking spot, and he followed her home.
Willis says he brought a woman to fight her, and she was then shot in the chest with her 7-year-old standing nearby.
She's making a plea to stop the violence.
"The guns, just put them down. It's not worth it. It's not worth nobody's life over something so small and petty," says Jasmine Willis.
We're told the person responsible for shooting Willis is currently behind bars.
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Investing.com - The dollar fell to two-month lows against the safe haven yen on Monday as unease over turmoil in emerging markets fostered increased risk aversion.
USD/JPY hit 101.66, the weakest since December 6 and was last down 0.26% to 101.76.
The pair was likely to find support at 101.25 and resistance at 102.40, the session high.
Demand for the safety of the yen continued to be underpinned by fears over a crisis in emerging markets and concerns over a possible slowdown in China.
Official data released over the weekend showed that China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index ticked down to a five month low of 50.5 in January from 51.0 the previous month, in line with market expectations.
A separate report on Monday showed that China's official services PMI slowed to 53.4 month, from 54.6 in December.
Emerging markets have been hard hit in recent sessions by concerns over the impact of reductions in Federal Reserve stimulus and fears over slowing growth China.
Rate hikes by central banks in India, Turkey and South Africa last week did little to shore up their currencies, while the Hungarian florint was trading close to two-year lows against the dollar on Monday, amid speculation that Hungary's central bank will soon need to hike rates.
The euro also slid to two-month lows against the broadly stronger yen. EUR/JPY hit lows of 137.35, the weakest since November 26 and was last down 0.24% to 137.40.
In the euro zone, data on Monday showed that the region's manufacturing sector continued to recover in January.
The euro zone manufacturing PMI rose to a 32-month high of 54.0 in January, up from 52.7 in December and a shade higher than the preliminary estimate of 53.9.
The pick-up was attributed to a rise in in new orders, leading to a higher backlog of work and increased job creation across the sector.
Germany saw strong growth, with its manufacturing PMI rising to a 32-month high of 56.5, up from the preliminary estimate of 56.3. However, France continued to lag with its manufacturing PMI rising to a four-month high of 49.3, remaining below the 50 level that separates contraction from expansion.


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Christian Social Services of Illinois promotes open adoption and works to match waiting families with Birthparents who choose to make an adoption plan for their child. It is a requirement of families to provide the Agency with regular updates regarding the child.
The Agency may also provide services to client(s) who already have a prospective match or may have already received a placement of a child on their own.
If client(s) choose, the Agency may assist them in Networking or they may Independently search on their own to locate a prospective match.
We are a Hague Accredited service provider for International Adoption. International home studies and post placement services are provided to families who choose to adopt a child from another country. Based on your country of interest, we can provide you with an International Adoption Placing Agency referral.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
- Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, be single, or a man and woman married for at least one year
- Applicants must be experiencing infertility
- Applicants must be willing to at least provide child updates with pictures to the agency on a yearly basis
- Applicants must be grounded in faith and demonstrate a commitment to the mission and the core values of the Agency
- There is a flat fee charged to clients pursuing an International Adoption
- Domestic Adoption fees are based on a sliding scale determined by household income
- The wait time for a placement is unpredictable because Birthparents choose families from viewing their profiles
- The program places 8 to 12 infants for adoption each year
- The home study process can take 3 to 6 months to complete
- A home study involves background checks, self studies, a marriage or personality assessment, individual and couple interviews, medical clearances, reference checks, and training
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It documents different levels of open adoption shared by real Birthparents and Adoptive Families.
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The Adoption From The Heart program works hard to market its service to the community so Birthparents who have chosen life for their baby will know where they can go for guidance and support. Services are provided to Birthparents free of charge regardless of their decision to parent or place their child for adoption.
- $25 per disc - informational DVD's used to educate schools and pregnancy care centers on open adoption being an option for those experiencing an unplanned pregnancy
- Any Amount - to be used towards the printing cost of Birthparent booklets about adoption and program pamphlets
- $20 phone cards - to be given to Birthparents to use while working with a Birthparent Counselor
- $20 gas cards - to be given to Birthparents to assist with transportation to medical visits and appointments with the Birthparent Counselor
- $25 per bus pass booklet - to be given to Birthparents to assist with transportation to medical visits and appointments with the Birthparent Counselor
- $50 per hour - cost of Birthparent counseling (most important) because counseling is free regardless of the parent/place decision
- $10 pack - newborn diapers for Birthparents who parent
- $25 per layette - includes items for a newborn baby to be given to Birthparents who parent
- $50 each - infant car seat for Birthparents who parent
- $20 each - memory necklaces for Birthparents who place their children for adoption
If you have any questions, you can send email to adoption services, or if you would prefer, you can telephone; local numbers can be found on the regional office page.
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