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- United Soccer Academy said...
United Soccer Academy have confirmed their tryout dates for the 2015 Summer Development Soccer program for this coming November. Summer Development Soccer provides players based in Central Jersey with the opportunity to receive high level training and compete in tournaments against select teams from New Jersey and the Tri-state area.
Girls tryouts will take place on November 2nd and boys tryouts will take place on November 9th, all at Duderstadt Field, Warren Township. Tryout will consist of small sided scrimmages to view the players in game situations and under pressure with the ball.
In order to register your attendance, please visit http://unitedsocceracademy.com/sds-tryouts.html or contact Summer Development Soccer David Francis via email@example.com - October 10, 2014 at 10:19 AM
- Carlos Ribeiro said...
Mountain Lakes soccer U15 team playing in MAPS is looking for three players central defender, midfielder and center forward to play Winter, Spring and Summer. Please email email@example.com
- October 14, 2014 at 6:30 AM
The Toms River FC U15B's team is looking for a couple of dedicated players to join as early as this fall. We are professionally trained and coached and will compete in two MAPS/EDP tournaments in NOV/Dec. We will train indoors 2x a week all winter and attend speed and agility once a week. This will give you plenty of opportunity to come take a look at us to see if it is a fit. The cost is 1/3 that of academy prices and still attend all the same tournaments and play EDP. If you are looking for a new start, come take a look. Reach out at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Thank you. - October 22, 2014 at 2:38 PM
two cents on TRFC. Good club, good training, local fields, many fields including indoor usage, turf also available I believe. PDA now influx for girls, up and coming club getting even better, teams should be sure to enter high level, EDP and ECNL to keep up with academies push
- October 24, 2014 at 12:59 PM
U12 soccer player currently playing edp. CNJ Monmouth County looking to travel 45 minutes. Any suggestions for a spring club?
TY - November 13, 2014 at 10:36 AM
BOCA, GFA, NJCSA U12 EDP girl
- November 13, 2014 at 3:17 PM
to TY(11/13 10:36 post) U12?...U12 girls or U12 boys? would bergen county be too far?
- November 14, 2014 at 2:51 PM
Looking for a competitive team .one that will challenge me and will help me develop the skill to make it pro .I'm 6,1 160 pounds I'm a well rounded player .I believe my strongest position is fullback but my couches like playing me in the midfielder .I prefer a team near Lodi email@example.com email if interested
- November 22, 2014 at 2:15 PM
2:15, look into FC Gottchee, good program in Bergen County.
- November 30, 2014 at 2:54 PM


text: I'm sorry if this is in the wrong section, but I really couldn't figure out where it would go. But I found a video of people stuck on Tower of Terror in Disney World not in like Paris or anything. Theres the link -> YouTube - Getting stuck on the 13th floor I would be terrified even though I've been on the ride before. Tell me what you think

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text: abhijeet anand NEW DELHI, 4 JAN: Kumar Vishwas of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) appears to be gearing up to take on Rahul Gandhi in his pocket borough of Amethi with a rally to be held there on 12 January. To project Vishwas as the sole AAP leader in Amethi, other party leaders are likely to skip the rally. Mr Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi Chief Minister, and his Cabinet colleagues, will also not be present at the rally. The rally is to be held close to the district collectorate at Gauriganj, the district headquarters of Amethi. The slogans that have been prepared by AAP for the rally speak for themselves. One slogan says "Jaise Delhi me akele dikhe the Kejriwal, Amethi me akele ladenge Kumar Vishwas. (Just as Kejriwal battled it alone in Delhi, Vishwas will fight it alone in Amethi)." Reflecting AAP's aspirations to win Lok Sabha seats in non-urban areas after winning 28 seats in the Delhi Assembly elections, another slogan says "Jhadu chala gaon ki, aur diya Amethi ko jhagjhor. (The broom ~ AAP's election symbol ~ now ventures into the villages and it will give a jolt to Amethi." In another slogan that will be raised at the rally on 12 January, support will be solicited from the people of Amethi for Kumar Vishwas. "Utth gaye Amethi ke haath, denge sab Kumar Vishwas ka saath. (All the hands are united, let's all go along with Kumar Vishwas)". Local district conveners of the AAP in Amethi said the party was facing trouble in enlisting members there. One convener, who refused to be named, said the number of members enlisted by the AAP has reached 15,000 which according to him is dismal. He was confident that in a few days the number will rise to 50,000. Amidst apprehensions that conquering this Congress stronghold will not be a cakewalk for AAP, intense preparations are on for the Amethi rally. There are doubts over whether a rally held in Amethi would be as successful as one held in Ramlila Ground since there is no support base in Amethi for AAP. However, the AAP has decided go ahead with the rally. The spectacular performance by the AAP in the Delhi Assembly elections has buoyed party workers. District conveners said the number of people joining AAP has risen remarkably. The district conveners in Amethi have assured the AAP senior leaders that they can expect a turnout of 50,000 to 1,00,000 supporters at Kumar Vishwas's rally. "We are confident that we will trounce all parties," said one convener. "The rally in Uttar Pradesh will be held in presence of some AAP leaders. Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia will not join Vishwas in the rally. It is yet to be decided who will go there," said Sanjay Singh, a member of the political affairs committee of AAP. Mr Singh also denied that AAP is finding it tough to get members in Uttar Pradesh. He said a campaign has begun to collect donations in UP. Alka Lamba, who was a general secretary of Congress and has now joined AAP refused to comment on whether it will be tough for AAP to get support in Amethi. "I am new to the party. I have not gone into such details," she said.


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The 15th annual Del Mar Ugly Dog Contest was held near San Diego. While many dogs lined up to be the ugliest of the bunch, only one pooch could walk away with the prize. That lucky dog was a purebred Chinese Crested named Rascal.
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I came home to find lots of them in bloom. Probably my 2nd favorite plant behind hostas, and also a very nice companion.
Tricyrtis hirta 'Lightning Strike':
Tricyrtis ishiiana (this one was pretty much done blooming, but I missed it in its glory):
Tricyrtis formosana 'Emperor':
Tricyrtis hirta 'Miyazaki' (I may have this ID wrong):
Tricyrtis 'Imperial Banner' PPAF, PVR:
I have some that aren't blooming currently also.
Tricyrtis formosana 'Samurai' - I just got this one for free from the JC Raulston Arboretum plant giveaway last weekend!! It is quite lovely. It was blooming when I got it, but I did not have time to snap a pic before I had to leave town again. Anyone else into toad lilies? ~Angie |
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I love them too Angie.......I didn't realize there were so many varieties. I had to check out my garden index to find the tag for mine - I have two clumps of Tricyrtis 'Shirohotogisu' - arching rows of ornate white flowers! I look forward to them blooming each season (I get so little flowers in my shady garden) Mine start flowering in Sept., they're just about done now. Sorry no pics. :( Your pics are lovely though, love the variegated leaf on 'Imperial Banner'. June |
- Posted by lavendargrrl 7b Apex, NC (My Page) on Tue, Oct 17, 06 at 11:07
Hi June, I had to look up your Tricyrtis 'Shirohotogisu', and it's a beauty as well! There are lots of toad lilies, but I don't see a lot of them in nurseries. I've gotten most of mine at Plant Delights, and a couple from other sources. I found a few more pictures.... Tricyrtis formosana 'Gilt Edge': Tricyrtis 'White Towers': Tricyrtis affinis 'Lunar Landing': Tricyrtis hirta 'Raspberry Mousse': Tricyrtis hirta 'Moonlight': Tricyrtis formosana 'Samurai': ~Angie |
- Posted by lavendargrrl 7b Apex, NC (My Page) on Tue, Oct 17, 06 at 11:08
Tricyrtis formosana 'Samurai': |
Beauties all! I *need* to add some to my gardens and you have all give me inspiration! Thanks for posting the great photos Alexa |
Angie, your Toad Lilies are adorable. This is a plant I have never considered and did not know what I was missing. Thank you for sharing the pictures. |
I love my toad lilies also. They are blooming like mad right now, even after 3 30 degree nights!!! |
Those toad lilies are adorable. How hardy are they? I see your are all in a warmer climate than I am. Are they a bulb or a plant? |
- Posted by lavendargrrl 7b Apex, NC (My Page) on Thu, Oct 19, 06 at 18:22
Most of them say they are hardy in zones 4-7 or 4-8. There are a few that are only hardy in 5-8 or 6-9. Search on the Plant Delights Web site for "tricyrtis". They have a bunch of them. It is a plant - not a bulb. |
Here are some like mine from Breck's that are listed as hardy in zones 3-9. Mine came as bare root corms and they grew really fast and bloomed the first year. They are adorable little flowers! Janet |
Here is a link that might be useful: Toad Lily
I like them, too! I used to have a few of them, but only one is out there now. I fear one got "pulled" by some "helpers" My only wish was bigger flowers with these guys. They are so tiny and petite, they get overlooked. |
- Posted by lavendargrrl 7b Apex, NC (My Page) on Fri, Oct 20, 06 at 7:47
hostarox - Most Tricyrtis flowers are small, but some of them have larger-than-usual flowers. Plus, when the plants mature, they get covered up in flowers. Especially the ones that get blooms in the leaf axils. I think it's important to plant toad lilies somewhere that they'll get noticed because you won't notice them from a long distance. |
Mine are kind of stuck back out of the way also. I tend to forget them until I go back to that part of the garden and then it's like "WOW"! I love all of the velvety dots...so pretty! |
There is a thread on the Perennials forum right now about 'Raspberry Mousse' possibly being virused. Thought you may want to check it out... |
- Posted by papou Z5b Ontario (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Fri, Oct 20, 06 at 21:28
Angie, Remember the Toad lilies you gave me last April? They grew well in full sun...hope I can dig up a pic ....Now you really have created some new interest with all those beautiful different varieties.... I will have to find out eventually what type I have.... Papou |
- Posted by lavendargrrl 7b Apex, NC (My Page) on Fri, Oct 20, 06 at 22:43
The one I have labeled in my pics above as Tricyrtis formosana 'Emperor' is wrong. That is actually Tricyrtis 'Sinonome'. Papou, I believe the one I gave you is either Tricyrtis 'Sinonome': or If I gave you more than one, I might have also given you Tricyrtis hirta 'Lightning Strike'. ~Angie |
These plants are beautiful! I have one that looks a lot like your Lightening Strike. I love it because it blooms late. If anyone has pets that chew on plants though, you might be cautious with toad lilies. I've seen them on some poisonous lists - same with FoxGloves (which I also adore). |
Wow Angie...just gorgeous!!! Stephanie |
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Most labels are giving us AAC-encoded music now, and it doesn't make sense to go from compressed to decompressed and back. It's just too lossy, so we'll look for AAC support in iMediaTouch and other automation systems when the time comes to upgrade. We'd also like to take advantage of auto-ducking, not just because Jennifer does a lot of voice tracks, but also because visiting kids' voices can get lost when laid over a heavy song intro.
For a while we used the console that came with our Radio Disney purchase, but we quickly outgrew it and moved up to a 12-fader Audioarts Air-3 board. What we missed, however, were the inbound monitoring capabilities: the ability to monitor the production before the delay, after the delay, and the air feed. To accommodate the Air-3's single monitor input, we added a switch for all the monitoring.
When we installed the Air-3, all the inputs were RJ-45. With my background in computer science and networking, I'm not always familiar with conventional audio routes and wiring, but I can Ethernet all day long. In fact, the evolution of broadcast standards to a foundation of CAT5 networking made the facility build fairly straightforward. The studio depends on CAT5 cable and RJ-45 connectors. As all the cables hub into the Air-3, rewiring is much easier.
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We use an Eventide BD500 delay and a Digital Alert Systems EAS. Most of the equipment we got from Disney was in immaculate condition, even though some had been around a long time, but one thing we needed to upgrade was the EAS. We moved from an older unit, which had paper jams and illegible printouts, as well as incompatibility with changing government standards. We opted for a four-channel DASDEC-II radio encoder/decoder, which let us replace everything, including the external receivers, because it has integrated radios. Now, even if government requirements are a moving target, we can upgrade our EAS through a simple software update. That's what really attracted us to Digital Alert Systems and the DASDEC system. The ability to log in from anywhere on my iPad or iPhone to see what messages we received and to send the weekly test has an amazing benefit, especially with travel taking us away from the station so often.
Outgoing signals are fed through an Orban Optimod-AM 9200 digital audio processor and delivered to a 1kW Nautel ND1 AM transmitter. Though Disney had installed a Jazz 1000 for HD Radio, we went analog-only because we just liked the sound better. We generate all of our own programming right now, so we really don't use the dish and receiver we acquired from Disney. However, for a short time we carried nationally syndicated programming for overnights, and during that time we used an XDS receiver and our existing automation to control our satellite switching.
For our remote broadcasts, we tried one of the main IT transport companies and its inexpensive box, but we just could not get it to sound right for us. So, instead we bought two Mac mini systems, taking one with us and leaving the other (back in Albuquerque), set to auto-answer. We run the systems' audio chat, the Mac minis negotiate the "call," and the local system puts us on the air. This way we get better quality and more reliable operation than we achieved with other products that cost twice as much. We aren't using it 24/7, so it meets our needs well. For regular remotes with one or two people, we did look at Skype and iPhone/iPad clients, but we have a small staff, and the Mac mini auto-answer solution is sufficient—and simple, once it's set up the first time.
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I bought about 15 new Dahlia varieties this year and I've noticed that some of them will sometimes have blooms that are nice and fully double with no visible center but other blooms on the same plant will sometimes have a visible center. What is the cause of this? Is it a nutrient deficiency? They have gotten plenty of water this year.
- Steve |
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- Posted by steve22802 7a VA (My Page) on Tue, Jul 12, 11 at 18:05
Thanks Ted, I've got plenty of that these days! I'm also getting some color fading. I saw pictures of one garden where they were using shade cloth over their Dahlias, perhaps I'll consider that for next year. |
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ktappe wrote:Hey Mods: Got any pictures of the black or white ones?
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Categories > Farms > Meat Farms > Eggs > Free Range Eggs
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67 Hawks Schoolhouse Rd
Bloomsbury, NJ 08804
(908) 995-2965
Categories: Farms; Produce Farms; Soaps; Free Range Eggs; Lotions; Fruits & Vegetables; Free Range Chicken; Free Range Turkey
Region: Hunterdon County
Burningheart Farm
77 Ridge Rd
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-1525
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Categories: Farms; Meats; Free Range Eggs; Pasture Raised Lamb; Free Range Chicken; Free Range Turkey
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Williamstown, NJ 08094
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FAR Wind Farm LLC. is a small family owend ,free range egg farm. All of our chickens roam the pastured areas freely on a daily basis - weather permitting. We are a Jersey Fresh Farm.
Our hens are supplemented with LOCAL grown and ground, high quality, antibiotic, gmo FREE FEEDS . Our eggs are hand, collected, cleaned, packed and refrigerated daily. Producing high quality, old fashion eggs, with a difference that you can truly taste. We offer eggs by the dozen as well as in larger commercial flats. We can meet all packaging needs. Eggs are available at the farm. Please call before picking up at the farm. Eating farm fresh has never been so easy.
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Above, I am sporting a white jumper from Forever. I can't get enough of jumpers. I dug through a number of them before finding the perfect material and I have to say that my wallet was much happier with this purchase over the same jumper from Brandy Melville.
Just when I thought my maxi skirt purchasing days were over, I also copped that pink chiffon one from Urban. It was on sale for $40 but I had a stroke of luck and happened to stroll in during a half off sale throughout the store, so why not? It'll be the perfect transition piece for spring too.
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I am already neutered, housetrained, up to date with shots, good with kids, and good with dogs.
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Collecting: Modern Design
Expert John Sollo's Guide to Modern Trends
By Elle Decor Staff
When it comes to collecting 20th century modern design, no one knows trends like John Sollo—Antiques Roadshow appraiser, author, and curator of Rago Arts' Sollo Rago Modern Auction (October 27-28). During the 2006-2007 season, this auction grossed close to $10M, rivaling Sotheby's and Christie's in sales of American modern design. But unlike those houses, Rago Arts and Auction Center was among the first to make vintage modern its specialty. Sollo says that one of the reasons he is drawn to this category is, "Modern collectors are like no other group. Collectors aren't buying a Nakashima table because it is the missing piece in their collection; they buy because it inspires them." Contemporary collecting is largely driven by aesthetics on a personal level, but a savvy collector has a sense of the market. Here, Sollo breaks down the trends, the deals, and the designers to watch in Modern Design.
What's Hot
Scandinavian Design
Scandinavian furniture has been a best seller since the 1990s. "The look is so livable and so enjoyable; it has a come-sit-in-me quality that few can dislike," says Sollo. Collectors of modern design were historically male, but with the resurgence of Scandinavian furniture, the modern market opened up to a broader audience and has stayed that way ever since.
Major Players: Finn Juhl, Hans Wegner
Studio Crafts
"It's the hottest market right now," notes Sollo, "the fact that they are usually made by an individual and not a manufacturer is really appealing to collectors." There is a back to basics movement going on and the handmade quality of crafts makes them stand out at auction.
Major Players: Wharton Esheric, George Nakashima, Paul Evans
Post-War Italian Furnishings
Decorative and colorful, but sophisticated. "It is not as inviting as Scandinavian furniture but that's why it sells—it's edgier," says Sollo. "The takers are usually very cosmopolitan; it is perfect Park Avenue."
Major Players: Fornasetti, Geo Ponti, Ico Parisi
Modern Ceramics
American and European post-war ceramics are finally getting the attention they deserve. "It's an incredibly exciting market because it is profoundly untapped," says Sollo. Very little academic work or cataloging has been done in this category. The history of modern ceramics, he points out, is being written as we speak. "If I could give one piece of advice to new collectors it would be: Invest in ceramics now."
Major Players: Peter Voulkos, Betty Woodman, and Axel Salto
American Deco has been popular since the 1970s, but the trend has been slowing in recent years. "The market has matured and American Deco has fallen on hard times recently," says Sollo. Deco pieces aren't reaching the hammer prices they used to, he notes, but this could be the perfect time to buy for those who love the streamlined look.
Major Players (still in the game): Paul Kiss, Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Paul Schreckengost
Natural Materials
"A genuine and inherent beauty will always sell but natural materials are selling better than ever," says Sollo, who speculates that the "green" movement is sparking this trend. Wooden dining tables and coffee tables sell the fastest because "their shapes tend to be more expressive and showcase design well—like big canvases blurring the lines between object and furniture," he says.
What to Buy Now:
Richard Devore, ceramicist
His "technically challenging and brilliantly conceived pieces" are slowly coming to the secondary market at a fraction of their original price.
Wendell Castle, furniture maker
His collections from the 1960s and 1970s have always sold for top-dollar, but his work from the 1980s and 1990s is equally beautiful, and be had for a fraction of the cost.
Albert Paley, metal artist
"His work has caught its market," says Sollo. Paley has always been a respected metal worker, but now his work is finally being appreciated.
See our slideshow for a look at the big sellers, the steals, and our favorite pieces available in the Sollo Rago Modern Auction, Oct 27-28.


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Early next Sunday morning will mark the moment exactly 100 years ago that the magnificent steamship R.M.S. Titanic sank in the N. Atlantic. It was a world-wide catastrophic event and you might not realize 36 Titanic passengers had some sort of a tie to Iowa. This hour, we'll hear some of their stories, such as Walter and Mahala Douglas who boarded the ship along with their French maid, and Albert and Sylvia Caldwell, who along with their son, Alden, were on their way back to Iowa from Siam, now known as Thailand. Charity speaks to historian David Wendell of Cedar Rapids and April Kamp-Whittaker, Director of Museum Projects at Brucemore in Cedar Rapids, which is currently housing an exhibit, "The Titanic's Unsinkable Stories: 100 Years Later."


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This is an article worth the re-run every year. Today, more than ever before parents are vying for the top spots offered in all of the best colleges. Just because it is ranked best, is it best for your child? WAIT! Hold the presses. Did I just say parents are vying for the top spots?.
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A Tale of Two Universities – Best Fit vs. Best Ranked
With two girls safely ensconced in college, we still have a son and daughter with a few years to go before having to endure the application process again. I know many of you are knee-deep as your child prepares for this next big step, so the next few coffee talks will be dedicated to the college process.
A Tale of Two Universities – Best fit vs. Best ranked – Part II
Update 2014: The daughter that chose Chapman, graduated magna cum laude and went on to study in a prestigious film program at UCLA. Highly selective, they only take 13 students for the two year program. Chapman prepared her well, and she received her MFA in producing from UCLA, this past spring. And that up and.
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Mar 2, 2010 12:50 PM by Bethany Tucker
Santa Barbara County health officials are focusing on the county's homeless and veterans at an upcoming H1N1 vaccine clinic.
The clinic will take place during the regular Sunday meal for Santa Barbara's homeless provided by the Organic Soup Kitchen. That vaccine clinic takes place Sunday, March 4th from 7:30a.m. to 10:30a.m. at the Santa Barbara Veteran's Hall on the 100 blk. of W. Cabrillo Blvd. Volunteer medical staff from Doctors Without Walls, Santa Barbara Street Medicine and the Medical Reserve Corps will be administering the vaccinations.
Organizers say homeless and veteran's are the target groups for this effort, but all Santa Barbara County residents over the age of six months are invited to receive the H1N1 flu vaccine.
Click here to see a list of alternative sites to receive the free vaccine in Santa Barbara County.
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Today was rookie photo shoot day, which is basically the first time fans get to see their favorite team's newest players in their jerseys, unless they're on the cover of SLAM. For all those other suckers, however, it's all new. And usually, it's a pretty fun affair. Totally bizarre pictures are taken, sometimes there is breakdancing and usually one viral meme emerges from the session. Thus far, unfortunately, there's been nothing. Aside from some vaguely fart-esque fog in the pictures, it's been a bunch of guys who don't want to look silly.
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What is the Tri‐County Cradle‐to‐Career Collaborative (TCCC)?
The Tri‐County Cradle‐to‐Career Collaborative is a community‐wide effort focused on dramatically improving the quality of life of our citizens through education. Unlike hundreds of existing, stand alone programs in our community now working independently to improve education, TCCC brings education and community leaders together to create coordinated community action that promotes success for every student. In creating a shared vision and aligning our efforts and resources around five goals, we are committed to making sure that in the Tri‐county: 1. Every child will be prepared for school 2. Every child will be supported in and out of school 3. Every child will succeed academically 4. Every child will graduate from high school prepared for either further education or employment in the modern workforce 5. Every student enrolled in post‐secondary education will complete successfully and will enter a career How is TCCC going to be different from other initiatives? TCCC is different from other educational reform efforts in that its mission is to make the most of the efforts already in play–not replace them with new initiatives. TCCC works to break down the barriers so our Collaborative which includes – schools, teachers, parents, students, not‐for‐ profits, government, community, foundations and businesses can work more effectively together to improve education outcomes. The results of our collective efforts will provide broad and sustainable improvements for our students and taxpayers. TCCC will identify existing organizations to coordinate the efforts around each of the five goals. These action teams will collectively use data to identify effective practices that will improve existing programs and create plans to bring those practices forward for all students. TCCC is also unique because it encompasses an entire region – including all 4 school districts. How did TCCC get started? Beginning in the fall of 2011, a broad cross‐section of community stakeholders led by Anita Zucker, Chair and CEO of The InterTech Group, met to discuss education and workforce development in the Trident Region. The group reached a consensus: our community was lacking a coordinated approach to education, and it would make a very substantive difference if we could make it happen. TCCC acknowledges that, while our schools have primary accountability for our children's education, the broader community is also accountable for supporting this work. The Collaborative agreed that we can effectively improve educational outcomes by aligning around shared goals and focusing our community on what actually works. Can this work? TCCC is based on the promising STRIVE model that began in 2006 in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In its most recent report, STRIVE Cincinnati reported that 89% of the 34 measures it is using to track student achievement are trending in the right direction. In 2012, the STRIVE model spread to communities in 35 states. We are working to adapt the STRIVE cradle‐to‐career framework to reflect our region's local needs and goals. What is the first step in launching TCCC? The first step, which is underway, is creating an infrastructure that aligns community stakeholders around shared goals supporting the success of every child, from cradle to career. At the same time, we are also working to collect data around baseline community level outcomes, which will be shared with the community annually in a report. How will the community be engaged? The success of TCCC depends on community support and involvement. We will actively work to inform the community and seek feedback through authentic community conversations. In addition, TCCC Conveners will reach out purposefully and strategically to engage parents, students, teachers, community members, and community‐based organizations in our mission to Align, support and facilitate disciplined community‐wide collaboration throughout the cradle‐to‐career continuum to improve educational outcomes. How will parents be involved? What kind of commitment are you asking of them? It's crucial that we have parental involvement if TCCC is going to succeed. We need engagement at every level. Our Conveners will develop engagement strategies to listen to parents and assist parents in understanding how they can help ensure improved academic achievement for their kids and for all our schoolchildren. Is TCCC a 501c3? TCCC is a registered not‐for‐profit organization in South Carolina. Over the next three years, while TCCC stands up its organization and goes through the process of applying for a 501c3 status, the College of Charleston is serving as the host organization. How can I be involved? You can help us get the community moving in the same direction by sharing information about TCCC, and encouraging those involved in education, children and workforce development to support it. CLICK HERE TO GET INVOLVED |


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Smoove - on Acid Jazz Records
Smoove started DJ-ing professionally in 1990 where he began working in local clubs and bars within the North East of England.
In 1991 Smoove started making his own dance music fusing hip hop with jazz, funk and soul. He named the project "Ashbrooke Allstars" and signed his first record deal with East West Records reaching number 16 in the national dance charts.
From 1992 Smoove hosted his own radio show 'The Ultravibe 'on Wear fm for two years playing soul, jazz, funk and hip hop.
Big Life records then signed smoove to re-mix Digital Underground's 'No Nose Job' which picked up various day time air play on "Radio One".
In the year 1998 Smoove recorded music for "Sprung video", an extreme sport video magazine, from which there was a world wide response via e- mail.
This success prompted Smoove to release his own first solo single "He Won't Get Far" on the Atomic Hi Fi label.
Smoove is currently signed to Acid Jazz Records and has released a number of tracks including the new single "The Revolution Will Be Televised" which reached number 23 in the Beats And Breaks Chart.
A follow up single "Coming Back" and a debut album "Dead Men's Shirts" is due soon to be released later this year.
Smoove has just recently finished a re-mix for "Dynamo Productions" (Andy Smith of Portishead fame) which is also due for release on the Australian label "Invada Records".
Another of Smoove's project's is that of "Rubberneck", a lively four piece Funk Rap Rubber-Band, with a hint of some kind of wild Jazz, in which Smoove plays a cartoon like front man. Rubberneck were formed in the year 2000 and continue to gig all over the U.K.
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I think I heard this somewhere, just curious as I don't see any outward symptoms. My nephews wife who is 35 has MS and she definetly has outward signs of it, she shakes, drops things and has to use a cane. She also gets tired very quickly.. |
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MS is a complex illness and its effects vary from one person to another. I have a cousin that was diagnosed with MS almost 30 years ago, she's now wheelchair bound. I have a friend who was diagnosed about the same time, and she has to use a cane occasionally. Her disease isn't as aggressive. There's so much unknown about MS. Hopefully, Mrs. Romney can bring more attention to the disease and get more research. |
Your nephew's wife--and anyone else with an interest in MS--should watch Dr. Terry Wahl's excellent video about her recovery from this debilitating disease. She had been in very bad shape before she used her knowledge of the human body and its cells, etc., to turn it around. The video is not short, but well worth watching. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Dr. Terry Wahl's video from TED Talks
Why would you question this? |
Monica, I didn't read that the OP was questioning it, just that she stated her experience with other MS patients. |
- Posted by shelly_seattle (My Page) on Sat, Sep 22, 12 at 15:24
Monica, didn't seem like she was 'questioning' anything. She simply asked a legitimate question. And even if she was, so what. What's wrong with being curious? YOU were curious why she asked. What's the difference? |
There are others who didn't know that she has MS. The Romney's have been very open and upfront about the fact that she does have it. Mrs. Romney hasn't been out and about much lately and so maybe is suffering from some tiredness issues which are a big part of MS. There are as many ways of exhibiting the signs of MS as there are sufferers of MS. My cousin who is now 48 was diagnosed when she was 28 but still doesn't use a cane or wheelchair. While a neighbour of mine who is now 60 was diagnosed when she was in her early 50's is almost wheelchair dependent. |
- Posted by FlamingO_in_AR (My Page) on Sat, Sep 22, 12 at 18:24
The lady who cuts my hair has MS, she stands all day and exhibits no outward signs. Says she drops things a lot, but never around me, of course I only see her for 45 minutes every 5 weeks or so.... My lady can't take most of the meds, either, they don't agree with her body. Perhaps Ann Romney better tolerates the drugs. |
I didn't know she had MS. Sorry to hear it. |
I have MS and was only recently diagnosed. My hands to shake at times and I also fall. I fell 6 months ago (my leg goes numb) and I broke my ankle in three places. However, no one would know that I have MS unless I told them. I'm able to cover up a lot of the signs. Eileen |
- Posted by enjoyingspring (My Page) on Sun, Sep 23, 12 at 6:49
Thanks for all the information, I always just assumed that everyone with MS has the shakes and drops things and needed aides in walking. |
Michelle Obama's father had MS. Mitt once talked about Ann's symptoms. She had a hard time packing up and moving their household recently. Apparently she has MS fatigue, which I know can be terrible. Hope she has relapsing-remitting form of MS and goes into a long remission. |
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Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
What is it?
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) refers to a level of achievement that students must uphold in order to earn a degree at Goodwin and maintain their financial aid eligibility.
Three times per year, after final grades are posted, Goodwin College reviews each student's record to determine their academic standing. Students are notified if they have not met SAP requirements.
SAP Benchmarks
Making SAP involves getting at least a 1.6 CGPA in the first semester, 1.8 in the second and third, and a 2.0 beyond that. This applies regardless of part-time or full-time status, and applies to Associate degree programs, Bachelor degree programs, or any program three semesters in length. Students enrolled in Certificate programs or earn a 1.6 CGPA in the first semester and a 2.0 CGPA in the second. Any one semester program requires a 2.0 CGPA at the end of the one semester.
If you have taken Foundational courses, you must have passed two of them once you have completed four. Foundational courses are not calculated into the student's GPA or CGPA, nor do they count in the rate of completion.
Students enrolled in an Associate program, who have attempted more than 30 credits, are required to have a pace equal to or greater than 66.6%. Pace (also known as "rate of completion") is calculated by dividing the number of credits received by the number of credits attempted. Students who have attempted 30 credits or fewer need at least a 50% pace.
Students enrolled in a Bachelor program, who have attempted more than 30 credits and less than 61, are required to have a pace equal to or greater than 60%. Once the student has amassed between 61 and 180 credits attempted, the pace must be equalt to or greater than 66.6%. Pace (also known as "rate of completion") is calculated by dividing the number of credits received by the number of credits attempted. Students who have attempted 30 credits or fewer need at least a 50% pace.
Students cannot exceed the Maximum Time Frame (MTF). MTF is one and one half times the normal time frame to complete a degree. For an Associate degree, students may not attempt more than 90 credits. For a Bachelor degree, students may not attempt more than 180 credits. Once MTF is reached, students are no longer eligible for financial aid. Continuation in their program of study is subject to restrictions.
How can this affect me?
Students who do not make SAP risk losing financial aid and getting dismissed from the college.
More information about SAP can be found here.
How can I avoid getting in SAP trouble?
The best thing to do is to commit to passing each course for which you register. Students should do their best to avoid getting "W's" or "UG's" on your transcript, or repeating courses. These will negatively impact making SAP.
If you need to withdraw based on a reason under the Family Medical Leave Act, you must file the appropriate paperwork with the Registrar's office before the end of the semester. Click here to read more about FMLA.
What happens when placed on Warning status?
Academic standing is assessed at the end of each semester. Students are either in good standing, on Warning status, or on Probation.
If a student doesn't make SAP, they are placed on Warning. The Warning status lasts one semester. They must meet with the Academic Progress Coordinator to assess their goals, academic situation, and develop a support plan. This is known as an academic progress meeting.
Students on Warning who do not take part in an academic progress meeting prior to the sixth week of the semester will have a registration hold placed on their account.
If a student cannot restore their academic standing after one semester on Warning, they will be notified that they no longer have eligibility for federal financial aid. If they choose to continue their studies at Goodwin, they will need to find alternative funding. The only way to try to restore eligibility is to submit a letter of appeal.
Information regarding an appeal is available by clicking this link. Students are advised to monitor their Goodwin.edu email accounts as well as mail from the U.S. Postal Service.
If a student doesn't make SAP after being on Warning for a semester, they must file and appeal to attempt to be placed on Probation. There is a very tight deadline for filing appeals. A student on Warning, who knows that they will not meet SAP benchmarks at the conclusion of the current semester, should turn in an appeal letter as soon as possible to Student Services. An appeal form is available here. The ultimate deadline to turn in an appeal for review prior to the next semester is at noon on the last Thursday prior to a new semester start.
Once on Probation, the student must follow an individualized plan to work toward reinstatement of SAP.
The Promoting Academic Success Seminar (PASS)
The Promoting Academic Success Seminar (PASS) is a free program for students on Warning, and it is required for students on Probation. Attendance in the PASS program is strongly encouraged for students on Warning. PASS incorporates the latest in study strategies, time management skills, and knowledge of campus resources to help you make the most of your educational endeavor and regain your focus. It meets once per week, beginning in the second week of each semester. PASS is led by the Student Support Coordinator, who can be reached at 860-727-6773.
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Debbie's Deals: Get cheap flowers at the Home and Garden Show on Wednesday
DENVER - If you like flowers, the Home & Garden Show has a deal for you.
On Wednesday, February 13, the fading flowers at the Home & Garden Show will be replaced.
That means dozens of pots of flowers will be available for sale, CHEAP!
The flower sale will be held at noon on Wednesday at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver. The pots will be just outside the show entrance. Last year, I bought pots with tulips, daffodils and hyacinth. They brought so much color to my house.
The pots are $2 each and proceeds go to the Arvada Rotary.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The sale is cash only.
The sale is scheduled to last until 8 p.m., but the flower pots go pretty quick.
If you want to attend the show while you're there, the show is open from noon to 8 p.m. Admission is $12, seniors are $10. If you bring a nonperishable food item to the ticket window, you'll get $2 off admission.
If you see a deal, e-mail me, Debbie (firstname.lastname@example.com).
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Rhodri Evans
Where do you live now?
Ysgoldy Llanio, near Tregaron in Ceredigion.
Where were you born and brought up?
I was born at Bronglais Hospital Aberystwyth and have been brought up on the family farm at Llanio Fawr.
I am married to Caryl who is a primary school teacher and we have a son called Daniel Rhys who is 5 weeks old.
Tell us about you career:
After attending Llanddewi Brefi Primary school and Tregaron Secondary school, I became a student at Harper Adams University where I gained a HND in Agriculture. I then attended Aberystwyth University to further my education and gained a BSc Honours Degree in Agriculture. I now work on the family farm at Llanio Fawr where we have dairy cows, beef and sheep. I am a non-executive director of Hybu Cig Cymru and also very active within the Young Farmers Movement. I have been club and County chairman of Ceredigion and last year I was very fortunate to become the Chairman of Wales Young Farmers who have over 6,000 members.
What are your interests and hobbies?
I enjoy running and participated in the London Marathon last year in order to raise money for my chosen charity as Wales YFC Chairman which was Cancer Research Wales. During my year as Chairman we raised over £35,000 for the charity. I also enjoy playing and watching rugby.
What are you most proud of?
There are two occasions that I am proud of - when I was elected as Chairman of Wales Young Farmers and also when I was awarded Wales Young Farmer of the Year. But without a doubt, my proudest moment was when my son was born 5 weeks ago.
Tell us something about yourself that nobody else would know?
When I was 7 years old I went with my family to Chester Zoo. I was so naughty that I climbed over a wall and fell 10 feet into the ostriches enclosure. I had to be rescued by two zoo keepers!
If you were an animal, what would you be?
Which three people (dead or alive) would you invite over for dinner?
Aneurin Bevan (as the NHS is celebrating its 60th Anniversary), Nelson Mandela and Ray Gravell (a rugby legend).
Why did you want to be on the All Wales Convention Executive Committee?
As past Chairman of Wales Young Farmers, I have worked very closely with young people across Wales. I strongly believe that the views and beliefs of young people are essential in any decision that is made as regards the future of our country. I also feel that being a member of the All Wales Convention Executive Committee is an honour, will be interesting and more importantly, to be part of a debate that is of great importance to Wales and it's people.
What would you like to say to the people of Wales about the All Wales Convention?
That it is important that the people of Wales will take this opportunity to voice their opinion, hopes and inspiration as regards the future of our country. Everybody who does have their say, and expresses their interests will be a part of the overall outcome of the All Wales Convention.


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Often you need a photo gallery on your website and more and more, you need a photo gallery in an article.
Another important feature is to keep the upload and the resizing of the images as simple as possible!
Well, Alex Red had a good idea to combine Joomla with Google+.
- In Google+ it's very easy to upload photo with any device.
- In Joomla it's very easy to create a website
Ozio gallery uses adaptive technology and your pictures will be displayed in the correct size on each device
How do I create a gallery?
You have to
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- create a menu item with the item type Ozio Gallery.
- insert the number of the Google+ user account that owns the album in the options. Ozio will look immediately for existing Google+ albums.
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19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I may be cheered by news of you. | 19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. |
20 I have no one like him, who will be genuinely anxious for your welfare. | 20 I have no one else like him, who takes a genuine interest in your welfare. |
21 They all look after their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. | 21 For everyone looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. |
22 But Timothy's worth you know, how as a son with a father he has served with me in the gospel. | 22 But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel. |
23 I hope therefore to send him just as soon as I see how it will go with me; | 23 I hope, therefore, to send him as soon as I see how things go with me. |
24 and I trust in the Lord that shortly I myself shall come also. | 24 And I am confident in the Lord that I myself will come soon. |
25 I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphrodi'tus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need, | 25 But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs. |
26 for he has been longing for you all, and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill. | 26 For he longs for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill. |
27 Indeed he was ill, near to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. | 27 Indeed he was ill, and almost died. But God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow. |
28 I am the more eager to send him, therefore, that you may rejoice at seeing him again, and that I may be less anxious. | 28 Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may be glad and I may have less anxiety. |
29 So receive him in the Lord with all joy; and honor such men, | 29 Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him, |
30 for he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete your service to me. | 30 because he almost died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for the help you could not give me. |
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (Revised Standard Version - Holy Bible) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |


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Home › About TU › News, Events and Publications › University Events › All Faculty Meeting
Thursday, January 10, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 02:30 PM
Dr. Jay Howard shares his research on classroom teaching with the faculty of The University of Tulsa.
Morning Session 10:30 a.m. to Noon in the Great Hall in ACACLunch at Noon in the Great Hall in ACACAfternoon Workshop 1:00 p.m. in the Gallery
Faculty often wish to engage students in discussion in class, but sometimes our efforts fall flat and we give up the effort. Why should we seek to utilize discussion in class? What classroom norms sometimes undermine discussion? Which students are most likely to participate, and which are most likely to choose not to participate? …For what reasons? How can an instructor manage both the dominant talkers and the non-talkers? During the morning session, we will engage each of these questions, using a review of the research to identify ways to structure class discussion to maximize student participation and learning. In the afternoon workshop, we will seek to apply insights from the scholarship of teaching and learning to address challenges in your courses. What are some strategies for preparing students for effective and productive discussion? What ground rules can help make students feel sufficiently safe to participate in discussion? How might we structure discussion to help achieve learning goals? How can one use discussion in online courses? What do our syllabi communicate to students about the value of discussion? Bring a syllabus from one of your classes and come prepared to talk about the challenges you face in utilizing discussion in your courses and to learn from others!
This event is for TU Faculty. Please RSVP to firstname.lastname@example.com.
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No matter where you go in the world you will recognize that people wear various types of socks depending on the occasion and the season. With the help of modern technology, heated socks have became very popular during the winter months. These socks provide extra warmth that many ordinary socks do not. Also you can avoid wearing multiple socks on each foot which can be uncomfortable depending on the type of shoe you wear.
These heated sock liners are well design so that the battery pack looks more like an extra strap of equipment on your body. They will keep your feet warm up to 6 hours and is great for any winter sport. No bumps or wires can be seen even when liners are wet. The material used on these liners help draw away moisture to maintain warm and dry feet. It uses 3 AA battery and can be worn by men or women. |
These battery powered heated socks require just 1 D battery and can heat the socks up to 6 hours. You can get these socks in two different sizes and are sold in pairs. With battery snap on control, you can easily remove the battery unit and wear these like your everyday socks. |
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The socks are made from good quality materials including wool, acrylic, polyester, Lycra, cotton and nylon. There are also wires contained in channels in such a way that they do not rub on the skin. In recent times the demand for these socks has increased and as a result they are becoming available in a wider variety of colors and styles.
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on September 27, 2012The new funniest phrase in the English language: "streamlining the process."
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Facts about Mitchell
- Breed: Domestic Shorthair
- Color: Brown Tabby
- Age: Adult
- Sex: Male
- Hair: Short
My name is Mitchell!
Mitchell's Info...
I am already neutered, housetrained, up to date with shots, and good with cats.
Please contact Linda (email@example.com), (315) 457-4420 for more information about this pet.The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love.
The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love.
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Mitchell is a male brown tabby domestic short hair, born in April 8th, 2011.
Arabella was a pregnant stray who found her way to the feeding station of a managed feral cat colony. It was obvious to the caretaker that Arabella must have had a home once, as she was a very friendly cat who loved people. Unfortunately, Arabella didn't get along well with the other cats. Arabella and her 5 kittens came to Kitty Corner to wait for their forever homes. Arabella has been adopted, but her son Mitchell is at Kitty Corner waiting for his forever home along with his litter mates Brannigan (brown tabby male) and Bettina (black and white female). His litter mates Garth and Whittiker have been adopted.
Mitchell is very shy with strangers. He is scared of new people and new situations, and frequently hides when people come to adopt. We've found that treats often overcome his fear of people, and he becomes quite bold when the cat treats are passed around - so there's potential for him to be a more friendly cat, it will just take time and patience. Mitchell will need a very patient person to bring out the sweet personality that hides beneath his fear.
Mitchell gets along well with the other cats, and would probably appreciate having a feline sibling to play with.
Mitchell needs some love and stability in his life to turn him into the perfect pet. He would be a wonderful 'project' for someone who enjoys working with shy animals and seeing them blossom. All he needs is love and patience. Can you give Mitchell the love and nurturing he needs? Please call us today to come and meet him!
Call Kitty Corner at 315-457-4420 or fill out our adoption application at www.kittycorner.org to meet our adoptable cats and adopt a new member of your family.
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At Kitty Corner, we are NOT a shelter. We are "cat rescuers" -- volunteers who live with the rescued cats in our own homes. We provide shelter, veterinary care and a chance for a new life in a loving home for cats who have been abandoned or who never had a home at all due to the overwhelming number of homeless pets.We are all volunteers and 100% of every donation is used for the care of the cats.
When a cat first comes to us, they are briefly caged and isolated until they see our vet. They are checked for parasites and diseases. We provide vaccinations and any other veterinary care they may need. We also spay or neuter any cat who is old enough.
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Sponsorship, Athletes and Brands – The right and the wrong
Welcome to the second part of our sponsorship articles. Writing an article such as this has been on my mind for a while and it will probably divide people somewhat, but hopefully create some debate too. I hope however, that it will start to get athletes, brands and you, the everyday reader and trail runner thinking a little more about the whole notion of 'sponsored athletes', what it means for our sport, why they exist and how it can be done better. If I'm honest, right now, I don't think it's being done well at all.
Why do we have sponsored athletes?
It's simply so that the brands can communicate better with you, the everyday trail runner and hopefully get you to buy more gear. It's as simple as that. Of course, it rewards those runners that succeed and helps them further their running ambitions, but let's be very clear about this. It's to help sell more gear. That is fine, we're all consumers of products, but there's a right way and a wrong way to do this.
Let's take a step back however and look at why trail and ultra running has spawned this generation of the sponsored runner. If we look at more traditional road running, it's quite rare to see the tribes of sponsored athletes that we see permeate trail running. Even some 'elite' runners (sub 2:20 marathon) struggle to get a brand to fling them a bit of free gear. Yet for some reason any Tom, Dick or Harry in trail running seems to be able to get a company to whack a few dollars behind their back. Now of course there's nothing wrong with this, but there is a very logical explanation.
The simple reason is the trail boom. Our sport is growing hugely and the brands know this. Social media has also turned traditional marketing methods on its head and the brands are seeking more (and better) ways to reach people without the big costs of advertising.
To the credit of the brands, using the athletes as a conduit to people is a fairly clever and highly cost-effective way to shift more gear. But it's also creating a few ripples of disenchantment too. Why? There are brands out there that are getting it very wrong. Similarly there are brands that are doing it very well and they're the ones winning and connecting well with us, the everyday trail runner. Let's delve deeper and look at four areas that need a bit of attention right now.
On a personal level this drives me insane. Every time a sponsored athlete makes a post about the brand that flings them free gear on Facebook or Twitter, there is a sense of moral duty to make it known to the people they're posting to that they are sponsored. Failure to do so is not only misleading, but in some countries is becoming a regulatory issue. It's essentially advertising by stealth. Many of us know that certain athletes are sponsored by certain brands, but it's essential to make your followers aware of the fact that you are financially or in any other way supported by a brand and in return you are making a post on behalf of them. A simple (*sponsored) at the end of each post suffices.
Good brands and athletes are open and honest. Brands need to invest in the athlete to guide them through proper social media guidelines, while the athlete makes their interests clear and known.
For example, providing the latest and greatest pair of running shoes to your athlete, then asking them to post a picture on Facebook of you running in them is the perfect way to declare the fact that you're sponsored by the brand. Being sponsored is a privilege that brands and athletes must respect in view of the people they are trying to reach, us, the consumer of their products. Not declaring an interest is misleading and ultimately leads to trust being broken. You as a reader and everyday trail runner should call out brands and athletes that blatantly disregard this.
#2 Push Product, Push product, Push product
Companies are very keen to push their product in our faces. It's what they know best and it's ultimately how they are measured by their bosses – how many units did you help shift? There's a time and a place for this, but for the most part, it's not on social media through your sponsored athlete Facebook feeds. We don't care. We know what products you have – you have a website that does that.
Athlete fan pages aren't designed for blatant advertising through your athletes – that's why Facebook offers advertising. We know it's tempting to do it through athletes because it's ultimately free. But man it's such a turn off. We use social media to be social. The clue is in the naming of the platform.
The greatest example of a brand that uses social media properly in trail running right now is the Salomon series of videos. There's not a product push in sight. Instead they tell us a story related to heritage, trends and topics related to our sport. This is the language that we as consumers of products understand because we all love to tell stories.
#3 Over-zealousness
We all know them, the athletes that are simply a little over-enthusiastic about the brand them gives them free gear and race entries. It might be a bit of guilt factor. "You've helped me, so I must help you in return." Hence why we see shots of athletes in gear proclaiming how wonderful it is. But is it really that wonderful? How do you expect us to believe you when we know you're getting it for free? Do I really want to see another shot of you prancing around in your whacky coloured trainers again? Not really.
Athletes have a requirement to make a certain amount of pictures and posts as part of their contracts with brands. Athletes need to work with their brand to find interesting and inventive ways of communicating their message and product without the gratuitous and self-congratulatory shots of them running along the trail in brand new gear. Tell us a story and invite us to 'talk' with you. some companies and athletes do this very well. The lazy ones simply post product shots and expect us to be sponges – if anything it will turn people off. Add some value and stop being lazy.
#4 Fair is fair
We mentioned above how cost-effective it is to use sponsored athletes. Purely and simply because of the network they have. When a brand looks for an athlete to sponsor, of course they look at talent and ability, but they also look at the reach an athlete may have too. For them it's about spreading their message far and wide. This is why you see sponsored athletes with thousands of Facebook friends and Twitter followers. Some athletes aren't stupid in their quest for sponsorship, they know this is a factor.
You as the athlete should be aware of your 'stock' and what you can offer. Most brands will simply offer their athletes a certain amount of free gear and then a race entry or two. If you're really lucky, you might get a flight to a training camp in the mountains or a flight and entry into a race somewhere around the world. In short we're talking about a few thousand dollars' worth of swag for the athlete. But what are you doing in return?
What's the benefit you're providing to the brand through the constant drive to push their message to your followers? How many people end up buying the brands product as a result of what you're doing? It's pretty hard to measure to be honest, but make sure you understand what your value is and how you're helping a brand. It's a two-way relationship.
We hope you've enjoyed the little two-part article series that we've pulled together, and hope that it gives a few more insights into the world of athlete sponsorship.
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Why am I qualified to write this article you may wonder? Well I've been advising brands how to communicate with people for 15 years. Personally it shits me when it's done badly, so I like to offer advice and help to drive better standards. Simple as.


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For the month of January, Florida Fridays is on hiatus. We'll be back in February with some great new stuff, plus in March we'll be scouting places to take quick weekend trips. We'll be back then!
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This photo taken Feb. 12, 2014 shows California Olive Oil Council Executive Director Patricia Darragh posing with a collection of California olive oil at the All Things Olive shop in Washington. It's a pressing matter for the tiny U.S olive oil industry. Shoppers are more often pouring European oil _ it's cheaper and viewed as more authentic than the American competition. And that's pitting U.S. producers against importers of the European oil. Some liken the battle to the California wine industry's struggles to gain acceptance decades ago. The tiny California olive industry says European olive oil filling U.S. shelves often is mislabeled and lower grade. They're pushing the federal government to give more scrutiny to imported varieties. One congressman-farmer even goes as far as suggesting labels on imported oil say "extra rancid" rather than extra virgin. Stricter standards might help American producers grab more market share from the dominant Europeans. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Need olive oil? American shoppers are more likely to pick a European brand, which is cheaper and viewed as more authentic than U.S.-produced olive oil.
But U.S. producers contend that "extra virgin" olive oil from Europe may not be as pure as you think. They've asked the federal government to intervene by imposing stricter standards on the imports, which now make up 97 percent of the market.
Olive oil production is steadily growing, and the domestic industry says it has gone from 1 percent of the national olive oil market five years ago to 3 percent today. Most of that is in California, though there are smaller operations in Texas, Georgia and a few other states.
U.S. producers are seeking to build on that growth in a struggle reminiscent of the California wine industry's push to gain acceptance decades ago.
They've mounted an aggressive push in Washington, holding olive oil tastings for members of Congress and lobbying for stricter standards on imports. The strategy almost worked last year when industry-proposed language was included in a massive farm bill passed out of the House Agriculture Committee.
The provision backed by California lawmakers would have allowed the Agriculture Department to extend mandatory quality controls for the domestic industry to imports. The bill's language would have allowed government testing of domestic and imported olive oil to ensure that it was labeled correctly.
That testing, intended to prevent labeling lower-grade olive oil as "extra virgin" or fraudulently cutting in other types of oil, would be much more comprehensive than what imported oils are subjected to now. Extra virgin olive oil is considered to be the highest quality.
But the language on labeling was stripped from the bill on the House floor, an effort led by lawmakers from New York, where many of the country's olive oil importers are based. They had the backing of food companies and grocery stores that use and sell olive oil.
Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a farmer from Northern California, suggested that labels for imported oil should say "extra rancid."
"What we're after here is not to cause problems for our friends who would like to market it. It's more just the truth in advertising that's necessary," LaMalfa said.
New York Republicans said new testing standards would cost importers millions of dollars. Republican Rep. Michael Grimm of Staten Island, N.Y., said his Greek-American and Italian-American constituents know good oil and haven't had problems.
"It's not rancid," he said. "There is always going to be a problem in every industry, but this is nothing more than a multimillion-dollar earmark," he added, using the term for special provisions that sometimes are inserted into legislation.
In the end, the final farm bill signed by President Barack Obama earlier this month was silent on olive oil.
But a nonbinding statement accompanying the bill encouraged the Agriculture Department, the U.S. Trade Representative and the Food and Drug Administration to "remove the obstacles that are preventing the U.S. olive oil industry from reaching its potential." It cited a 2013 U.S. International Trade Commission report that said international standards are widely unenforced and allow many varieties to be mislabeled and possibly even adulterated.
The report also cited subsidies for European olive oil producers and tariffs as barriers to the domestic industry's success.
The California olive oil industry boasted of helping to influence the report. According to the American Olive Oil Producers Association, California producers arranged farm tours for federal investigators, arranged for witnesses to testify to the group, and even held an olive-oil tasting on Capitol Hill for lawmakers and administration officials.
For now, the domestic industry says it will keep pushing. Kimberly Houlding, executive director of the American Olive Oil Producers Association, says producers are still considering petitioning the USDA for an order to establish mandatory quality standards, including frequent testing. Ideally the order would apply to the entire domestic industry, including importers, Houlding says.
Eryn Balch of the North American Olive Oil Association, which represents the importers, says they want to work with the domestic industry to grow the olive oil market in the United States. There's still a lot of the market to grab — only around 40 percent of U.S. consumers use olive oil, and olive oil has only about 15 percent of the volume share compared to other cooking oils. But that market is growing along with increased awareness of olive oil's health benefits compared with other oils. Extra virgin olive oil is often rich in polyphenols, nutrients that are thought to be helpful in preventing heart disease and other illnesses.
"If the industry promoted the key proven benefits with a common voice and positive message, the growth potential could be almost limitless," Balch said.
The United States now consumes the third largest amount of olive oil of any nation, behind Italy and Spain, according to the trade commission report. The report said consumption has risen by more than 50 percent since 2001 but said most U.S. consumers aren't able to distinguish good olive oil from bad, so they gravitate toward the least costly.
Patricia Darragh, director of the California Olive Oil Council, says the domestic industry wouldn't have the capacity to supply all of the country's olive oil, but it is a grassroots industry that is continuing to grow. And in another decade or two, Americans may be more familiar with the domestic variety.
"We're where the California wine industry was 20 or 30 years ago," Darragh says.


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Dec 18, 2013 5:16 AM by Lindsay MacLeod, KSBY News
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Current Exhibit: Through Our Lenses
September 5, 2014 - Febraury 6, 2015
Presented by Santa Cruz County Bank Arts Collaborative in collaboration with Pajaro Valley Arts Council.
Curated by Joan Blackmer
Opening September 5th and featuring six of our areas' finest travel photographers, Through Our Lenses, China and India: Home to Over 1/3 of the World's People offers a glimpse into the culture and lives of the people in these diverse countries. With a combination of over eighty years of photographing India and China, these artists offer an historical perspective as to how these two countries rose to become the industrialized and powerful nations they are today.
Through our Lenses, is a collaborative exhibit, which will be shown at the Pajaro Valley Gallery and at all five Santa Cruz County Bank branches. The exhibit includes a special selection of color, black and white, digital, as well as traditional gelatin silver prints by artists Mary Altier and Carol Trengove, co-curators of the Pajaro Valley Art Gallery exhibit, Elyse Destout, Shmuel Thaler, Paul Titangos, and Mark Wainer.
"We are honored to partner with the PVAC to deliver a rare opportunity for the public to view China and India from the artists' perspectives," stated Mary Anne Carson, Director of the Santa Cruz County Bank Arts Collaborative.
Calendar of Exhibits and Special Events:
Aug. 27 to Oct. 12
PVAC exhibit dates
Sept. 7, 1:30 to 4:30 pm
PVAC Reception: live Indian & Chinese dance, PV Gallery
Sept. 5 to Feb. 6, 2015
Santa Cruz County Bank exhibit dates, all five branches
Sept. 18, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Santa Cruz County Bank Artists' Reception, Watsonville Branch, 595 Auto Center Drive
Sept. 26, 7 to 9 pm
Travel Photography Forum, Cabrillo College, VAPA Room 1001
Exhibition Locations & Hours:
Santa Cruz County Bank
Aptos - 7775 Soquel Drive
Capitola - 819 Bay Avenue
Santa Cruz - 720 Front Street
Scotts Valley - 4604 Scotts Valley Drive
Watsonville - 595 Auto Center Drive
Hours: Monday through Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 6pm excluding holidays
Pajaro Valley Arts Gallery
37 Sudden Street, Watsonville
Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 11am-4pm
Exhibition & Media Contact:
Main Phone: 831.457.5000
Mary Anne Carson - 831.457.5003 ext. 2118
For more information about Pajaro Valley Arts Council, go to pajarovalleyartscouncil.org.