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Hi Geraldine, JLP is not performing anywhere in France this month, not even at some event that would not be listed in the Concerts page. Sorry. Have a good trip anyway!Jul 14, 2009 9:27am -
Jean Luc Concerts in Paris
I am visiting france from July 12 till the July 31. Will you be playing anywhere in France (Paris) during this time. Love your soundJul 14, 2009 8:40am -
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Sorry if this has been asked before, but do think any of your back catalogue will be remastered or do you think there is a need to do so? I would especially like to see an Enigmatic Ocean re-release. Anyway, thanks for all the great music over the years. I used to always go see you when I lived in Denver Colorado. Remember The Rainbow Theater? Those were some great shows.Jul 13, 2009 8:32am -
Duet with Chick Corea
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I was surprised when Chick called me. I don't always check concert listings when I am in Paris and did not know that he was doing a solo piano performance at a festival nearby. I was in town at the right time and he invited me to jam with him. I never played with Chick before as a duet, so I felt it was a bit risky to do it without preparation right in front of an audience, but it turned out to be great, I really enjoyed it. It was also good practice for our show in Los Angeles in September. There is no plan to record at the Hollywood Bowl but count on fans to send some excerpts on youtube......!Jul 12, 2009 9:22am -
Chick Corea and Jean Luc
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Huntersville NC USA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fag9qdlESso What a fun, delightful, and creative collaboration. The notes on youtube indicate that this recent concert featured this duo playing "Stella By Starlight", "Blue Monk", Armando's Rhumba", and "Spain". I'd love to hear/see "Spain" by Chick and Jean Luc. Any chance it will be released as a commercial video...or at least posted here? Or maybe combined with the upcoming Hollywood Bowl appearance....Jul 9, 2009 12:51pm -
other drummers
You're right John D, I didn't mention drummers who replaced Rayford Griffin occasionally such as Sonny Emory indeed, Tom Brechtlein (Chick Corea, Journey etc.) and Michael Barsimento talented drummer originally from San Francisco.Jul 7, 2009 10:21am -
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That may have been 1985, a show in Brazil w/Scott Henderson. I'll have to pull that out.... Yes, a top rate guitarist indeed. We'll be seeing one of my faves of all time this week, the Robin Trower. Been following his music closely for 33 yrs. Like all great professionals, he keeps getting better and venturing to new creations. Always very soulful. BTW, youtube ralphe Armstrong, you'll get some goodies.Jul 6, 2009 5:12pm -
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I think there's another drummer from the 1980s that didn't get mentioned: Sonny Emory, who, after touring with Jean Luc, went on to tour with Earth Wind and Fire. I've seen a bootleg video of JLP's band in the 1980s with Sonny, John Humphrey (bass), Walt Afanasieff (sp?) (keyboards), and Scott Henderson (guitar) performing Jean Luc's "The Art of Happiness", and boy does it rock. Scott just tears it up with his solo, and Sonny is a monster drummer. Lenny White-hey JJ, two of Lenny's CDs that you might find of interest are "Astral Pirates" and "Venusian Summer".Jul 6, 2009 12:20pm -
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I am underway onboard USS Ronald Reagan. I am excited to report I am sharing Jean-Luc's music with a friend who hasn't heard of him before but likes the music I have played for him tonight. That is a historic first ladies and gentlemen. Most military guys I work with don't like this kind of music. He seems to like layers of keyboard sound having mentioned the YES keyboardist. I think I like layers of keyboard sound too. Well hope you guys are cool out there. Hope Jean-Luc does make it a full tour of the U.S. besides the Hollywood bowl gig.Jul 4, 2009 11:40am -
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Lenny White was one of the drummers for RTF, as Bill Connors was one of the guitarists for RTF. Saw a show on BET perhaps from latter nineties with Lenny leading his own band. And on Bass was the Ralphe Armstrong of JLP fame (and Mahavishnu). In my view, Imaginary Voyage and Enigmatic Ocean certainly shook up the music world. Glad JLP didn't join RTF.... Also, Cosmic messenger and Aurora were all just cutting edge and brilliant, among the other work following. Very progressive, very much needed. Getting nostalgic for a moment, my favorite JLP concert was at the Burbank (CA) Starlight Amphitheatre perhaps 1978 (CM tour). Charming venue on a hill (if my memory serves) and darling shirts for sale. I should have bought more than one!! they were not cut like regular T-shirts (boring) but more European. Cannot find this style at concerts.Jul 3, 2009 5:31pm

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I have noticed that my sweet potatoes growing in soil with a high clay content, and therefore pretty thick and heavy, tend to have much less bug problems than my sweet potatoes growing in lighter, more organic soil. Anybody else see that? The common insect I see with the tubers is the sweet potato weevil, and if the soil has a lot of clay, I'm guessing it's too hard for the weevils to get to the tubers.
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Aloha Charles, Not too familiar with sweet potatos or the weevil itself, but I would say that your guess seems about right =/ I found a site that you may have already seen, but just in case you haven't, I'll include it here. Hope this helps in some way, just keep doing what works, and let me know what you find! Sometimes all it takes is a little R&D! Aloha, |
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I think we ought to have a calendar where special events are listed but we could also list when we'd be down there (in addition to the ribbon/tee shirt) idea. That way, if 2 or more will be down there at the same time, they could plan to meet up or at least look for each other. :idea:
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Yes, right after I posted my last reply, i realized there already IS a calendar. oops! :blush: I like "The Spot" idea too!
How big are the pouches that go on the lanyards?
Goodnes.... I just figured out that Lou is an Ace high straight... I'm slow.
We could be really cheap and just pin a playing card to our shirts when we go. *shrug*
Oh, i love the idea of the lanyards! i can put my dwt and other pins on there and find other people from the site when i finally get to go back! do you know how long it will be before we can get them?
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We do plan to get T's and stuff, but our budget is very tight (we can only go to WDW as much as we do because we take food, so it is really only gas and maybe one small snack! :(
I will go put stuff in the calendar too.
I got something up my sleeve...give me a few days to set it up....also I need the measurement of the pouches that people put around their necks (I think they are the fast pass pockets? or is there a kind that go on the bottom of the lanyards?). It someone can give be all the measurements, I can finish them up faster.
April, the pouch that I carry my AP in on my lanyard is the kidn that you put your work badge in. I have heard you can buy bigger ones at Walmart that the Guest Access Cards fit in. I am going to look for one of those, but either way, there is a hole on the pouches that a hook on the end of the lanyard goes thru. Hope this helps!
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The Big South 3A conference has named its All Conference Girls Softball Team. Jordan Wilson of South Point was named the Player of the Year, and Chip Wilson of South Point was named the Coach of the Year. All conference players include: Graylin Heustess, Jordan Wilson, Haley Stewart, Summer Davila, Morgan Mahaffey and Karsen Moody of South Point; Emily Kale, Kaylee Waycaster, Katelyn Spangler, Summer Kale, Dakota Keller, and Macy Ollis of Crest; Reagan Childers, Amber Goins, Emily Hester, and Molly Short of Kings Mountain; Alexis Wallace, Nicolle Estep, and Kristin Cheek of Ashbrook; Laura Anderson of Forestview; and Madison Parker of Hunter Huss.
Former Ashbrook wrestling coach, Bill Eccles, and West Lincoln's Butch Ross are headed to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame from the North Carolina chapter. Both were honored last weekend at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill. Both will be permanently honored at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Kenneth Svendsen, 36, was the top finisher in the Over the Mountain Triathlon last Saturday. Svendsen is from Charlotte and won with a time of 2:11:27. Jenny Leisner, also from Charlotte, was the female top finisher.
Shelby Gold Lions was eliminated from the state 2A soccer playoffs last week after a 4-1 loss to South Iredell. The Golden Lions finished 18-6 on the year.
Grier won the Gaston County boys track and field championships last week. Holbrook placed second followed by Belmont, Cramerton, Mt. Holly, Friday, Southwest, Stanley, John Chavis, Bessemer City and York Chester. Belmont took first in the girls track and field championships. They were followed by Holbrook and Grier.
Hats off to Cramerton as they went undefeated in winning the Gaston County Middle School baseball championship with a perfect 12-0 mark! Cramerton downed Belmont 13-8 to take the title this year.
Speaking of undefeated, the Cramerton Middle School Eagles won the Gaston County Middle School Soccer Championship with a 2-0 win last week over Holbrook. Cramerton finished 12-0 while Holbrook finished 9-3.
Former Gardner Webb catcher, Blake Lalli, has been called up to the big show by the Chicago Cubs. Lallie was hitting .176 for the Cubs triple a club in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. Lallie is the first Gardner Webb player to make it to the major leagues. Lalli made well his first game with a two run single as the Cubs fell 8-4 to Houston.
Gardner Webb assistant basketball coach, Brooke Wilkinson, has resigned to pursue another career. Wilkinson will work with the family business of Wilkinson Inc. in Gastonia. No replacement has yet been named.
Gardner Webb's Samantha Meenaghan and Amanda Gomes were both named to the 2012 National Fast Pitch Coaches Association Division I Mid-Atlantic All Region Team. Meenaghan hit .409 and Gomes hit .327.
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10th August 2007, 04:07 PM #1
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Need to remove junk of HP
Can someone link me to the best thread of removing all the unnecessary junk of my HP like Vongo and other programs. I don't know which programs to remove, so is there a list of what junkware that should be removed? I don't want to reformat, just want to delete all the stuff thats eating away at my ram.
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Re: Need to remove junk of HP
Here: List Of Bloatware
And here: Bloatware Removal Question - A Work Around?
These are also helpful:
Clean Vista install WITH NO ACTIVATION
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10th August 2007, 04:36 PM #3
Re: Need to remove junk of HP
The only proper way to remove all the HP stuff is to make a clean system reinstall. I have a lot of free space on my DV9500 after doing that, with all the software I usually install.
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10th August 2007, 04:53 PM #4
Re: Need to remove junk of HP
Most of the stuff you need to remove can easily be done from the Add/Remove programs menu in Vista. I removed Vongo, all the internet apps and offers, muVee prodcuer, and the Office 2007 Trial. However, I ended up just reformatting the HD and re-installing Vista Basic. It made a difference, but not a noticeable one. Just make sure you uninstall all the crap you don't need (and there sure is alot of it on these laptops) and remove some startup items to help bootup time.
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Re: Need to remove junk of HP
Agree, just use Add/Remove to removed junk. Then go to Windows Explorer and delete unwanted directories such as internet services. You can backup the swsetup directory and delete that too afterwards to gain some HD space. If you do a clean install make sure you download the drivers from HP before doing so. After all that get a registry cleaner, ie ccleaner to clean the registry of junk entries.
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Basic Irish Lesson
Dia Duit (dee-a gwitch)............................................Hello
Conas atá tú? (cun-as a-taw too)..........................How are you?
Tá mé go maith (taw may gu mah)......................I'm good
Go raibh maith agat (gu ruh mah ah-gut)............Thank you
Cad is ainm duit? (cod iss an-im ditch)...............What is your name?
Lisa is ainm dom (____ iss an-im dum)..............My name is Lisa
Bíodh lá deas agat (bee-uch law jass ah-gut).....Have a nice day
Slán (slaw-n)..............................................................Goodbye
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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - A judge has ordered that a 13-year-old Northern California girl declared brain dead after suffering complications following a tonsillectomy be taken off life support.
Alameda County Superior Court Judge Evelio Grillo issued the order Tuesday but gave Jahi McMath's family until 5 p.m. Dec. 30 to file an appeal. She will stay on life support until then.
Grillo issued the order after a Stanford doctor testified that Jahi is brain dead. Dr. Paul Graham Fisher's evaluation was the second to reach that conclusion.
Children's Hospital of Oakland, where Jahi is hospitalized, has asked that the girl be taken off life support after doctors there also concluded she was brain dead. Her family wants to keep Jahi connected to a breathing machine.
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Luis Valdez on Cesar Chavez, El Teatro Campesino and the Christmas play La Pastorela
Luis Valdez, whose Christmas play La Pastorela just opened at Denver's Su Teatro, first met Cesar Chavez when he was six, growing up among the migrant workers of Delano, California, where the United Farm Workers movement took root in the nonviolent strikes and grape boycotts of the '60s and '70s. Luis Valdez and El Teatro Campesino.
It was in that atmosphere that Valdez formed El Teatro Campesino, performing political actos in the streets, alongside Chavez and his marchers. The young upstart, who'd studied playwriting in college and learned the ropes of street theater as a member of the San Francisco Mime Troupe, brought the power of education to the table, creating a transformative wing of American theater while creating community through art. As Su Teatro's Tony Garcia says, there would be no Chicano theater without Luis Valdez.
See also: La Pastorela (The Shepherd's Play), at Su Teatro
"Teatro Campesino was literally born on the picket line almost fifty years ago in 1965," Valdez says. "In those days, California was a different place -- it was like a hurricane of change. I saw it as an opportunity to participate as a volunteer on picket line, but also to bring what I learned along the way.El Teatro Campesino performing acts during the grape strikes.
"I volunteered for a few weeks and got elected to be a picket captain, and this gave me the ability to mold the picket line," Valdez recalls of those days with with Chavez. "In his honest way, he told me that there was no money to do theater in Delano, and there was no time, when people were on the picket line night and day. But I got into singing songs and then staging plays on truckbeds. These were farm workers I recruited, not actors, using techniques I knew, and we evolved. During the farm workers' march from Delano to Sacramento in 1966, we had rallies every night in different farm towns, and Cesar asked me to run the rallies."
Valdez took the opportunity to intersperse the speeches with street theater. "This was the same time as the Selma to Montgomery march -- civil rights was in the air, and it was a time of tremendous social change," he says. "For the Mexican- and Filipino-American farm workers, it was their first opportunity to mobilize en masse. The march was followed by a grape boycott, and it was effective. It took five years, but in the end, all 33 growers we were boycotting signed contracts."
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Is my wife entiltled to a widows pension if I die?
I am a UK citizen and I am married to an American citizen, we are going to live in the USA. If I was to die is my wife entitled to a widows pension from the UK?
I have been working continually from I left school in 1987 we will be moving next year.
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Any UK pension you are entitled to you will receive where ever you live in the world.
Widows pension will be paid (but possibly no annual increase will apply)
certain conditions apply and although i could explain it to you it would be more beneficial and alot easier for you to enquire with the pension service because its your contibutions and what part of the USA and how old you were when you left etc etc that will effect
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My husband, a UK citizen, died in Spain in 1995; I need a duplicate of his death cert. Where do I start?
I remember that I was issued with a Spanish death certificate which was then translated in the UK, where my husband is buried. He died in a town near Nerja on 3rd August 1995.
I seem to have lost the original Spansih certificate and any translation. I am in reciept of a UK widow's pension and probate was completed; so I must have had all the necessary documentation at the time. I now need proof of his death to enable me to remarry later this year. Can anyone help me make a start on getting duplicate.
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What benefits can my mother claim in the UK?
My father passed away on the 3rd March this year, my mum is 74, 75 this year she is getting widows pension and 25% of her council tax but is struggling with her bills. I have reduced her water and phone bill and im waiting on the gas and electric bill…she has very poor eye sight due to diabetes but can cope on her own, is there anything she can claim for??
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Contacting 'help the aged' will get you nowhere as they no longer exist, they merged with Age Concern last year & are now known as Age UK. There should be a office that has a drop in centre in your area. Their website should give you more info.
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Does the £500pw benefit cap in the UK include housing benefit + council tax benefit?
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The limit on benefits would apply to the total received from jobseekers' allowance, income support, employment support allowance, housing benefit, council tax benefit, child benefit and child tax credit.
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All households with a disability living allowance claimant will be exempted from this measure, as would war widows.
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I had 4 large sections of garlic chives and thought they spread by bulb multiplication. I've learned they also multiply by seed and I now have them everywhere. Any easy way to cut the heads off? I thought about taking the weed eater to the tops but would they still reseed if I did that while they are still white? Any suggestions would be appreciated! |
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Use a pair of hand pruners, snip the flowers off, and throw them away or compost them if the seeds in the flower head haven't started developing. Then pull up as many volunteer plants as you can. Personally, I like the look of garlic chives. I just cut the flowers off as soon as they fade so they don't become a nuisance. Rodney |
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Medical News Today: Are changes in fashion, tanning perceptions to blame for rising melanoma rates?
A new study claims cultural and historical factors over the past century, such as evolution of clothing trends and tanning perceptions, have contributed to rising melanoma rates.
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Goal: Lectures and Workshops offer Gilda's Club members activities for acquiring new skills, tools, information and techniques to learn how to live with cancer.
Objective: Members build community or emotional and social support by sharing a variety of activities over time and in the same place. Exposure to a wide variety of information that is pertinent to one's own experience enhances a sense of control and well being.
Responsibilities: Presenters work with staff in formatting their presentation and descriptions for the Gilda's Club Calendar. All lectures and workshops take place at the Clubhouse and cover a wide range of topics of interest to our members. Lectures and workshops should be interactive, informative, and of general interest.
Qualifications: Recognized experts in a variety of fields with good interpersonal skills and warmth. No individual medical or spiritual advice is given, nor is the solicitation of clients or patients allowed. Members may not apply for this position.
Training/Supervision: Volunteers will be briefed in the Gilda's Club philosophy and can attend volunteer supervision sessions. Some will be asked to attend a Gilda's 101.
Evaluation: Evaluation forms are given to members, feedback is provided to the presenter.
Commitment: As schedule allows and as Gilda's Club members request specific topics of interest.
Goal: Provide supervised play at the instruction of the group facilitator for children in Noogieland, Kid's Talk, or Teen Time.
Objective: To provide a warm, supportive play environment that fills important psychosocial needs and reduces children's fears by making the appearance of cancer a part of ordinary life.
Responsibilities: Provide interactive play and supervision to children, under the guidelines of the Gilda's Club model; meet with parents of children upon request of Gilda's Club staff. And attend Family Focus with family members upon request of Gilda's Club staff.
Qualifications: Caring, warm, loving individuals that enjoy working with children. Must attend an additional volunteer training session and pass background check. Members may not apply for this position.
Training/Supervision: Must attend Gilda's 101 Volunteer Training, in addition volunteer to be trained by Gilda's Club staff and attend volunteer supervision sessions with facilitators &/or staff.
Evaluation: Informal feedback; one-on-one consultation.
Commitment: Attend Gilda's 101 Volunteer Training and an additional training session. Commit to volunteer as schedule allows; some consistency in Noogieland, Kid's Talk, or Teen Time is recommended.
Goal: To organize an annual Noogieland Halloween party for the entire Gilda's Club community. Noogiefest also is used to create community awareness about Gilda's Club.
Objective: To provide all members, and their families an opportunity to socialize and have fun.
Responsibilities: To help plan, promote and carryout the greatest Halloween party in the community by soliciting in-kind donations for food, costumes and party give-aways. May also assist with other parties throughout the year.
Qualifications: Caring, warm individuals that have an interest in planning and carrying out children's parties and events. Pass background check. Members may apply for this position.
Training/Supervision: Gilda's 101 Volunteer Training session required, and volunteer supervision sessions recommended.
Commitment: Attend volunteer committee planning meetings as scheduled and attend Noogiefest if possible.
Goal: To provide a place for members to gather with other people who are going through a similar experience, and have fun. We intend to build community and belonging for the members of Gilda's Club.
Objective: To help plan and carry out social events at the Clubhouse, which include group night dinners, potluck dinners and other activities.
Responsibilities: Solicit, buy and pick-up food and decorations for Clubhouse dinners & social gatherings. Plan and/or secure entertainment for potluck dinners. Also responsible for preparing the Clubhouse, assisting during the event and cleaning-up after the event.
Qualifications: Anyone interested in planning and hosting social events. Pass background check. Members may apply for this position.
Training/Supervision: Gilda's 101 Volunteer Training and volunteer supervision sessions are recommended, but not required. Program Manager oversees Team.
Commitment: Commitment to host/plan meals, social events and potluck dinners for a period of 6 months.
Plan engaging and fun social activities and potlucks monthly with members of the social activity team.
Goal: To provide meals, lunches and goodies/snacks for various club activities.
Objective: To create a warm, home-like environment by utilizing volunteers that want to help behind the scenes at Gilda's Club. Assist with food for Family Nights, lectures and other activities.
Responsibilities: Solicit, buy, or make snacks for Gilda's Club members to enjoy during activities. Make and serve meals for Family Night, or provide food for freezer for future meals.
Qualifications: Anyone with an interest in baking or helping behind the scenes. Pass background check if coming into the clubhouse. Members may apply for this position.
Training/Supervision: None, if baking at home and not coming to clubhouse. If working in clubhouse, volunteers are coordinated by Goodie Gang Team Captain, under the supervision of Program Manager.
Evaluation: Individual meetings, if in clubhouse.
Commitment: As needed or as schedule allows.
Goal: To assist the staff of Gilda's Club in running errands such as shopping for clubhouse needs.
Objective: To support the staff & program.
Responsibilities: To run errands as needed. Weekly grocery pickup. Fill out reimbursement form and turn in receipts.
Qualifications: Anyone interested in helping Gilda's Club. Have dependable transportation. Members may apply for this position.
Training/Supervision: Attend Gilda's 101 Volunteer Training session.
Evaluation: Informal feedback; one on one consultation.
Commitment: As schedule allows.
Goal: Help members get to Gilda's Club safely if transportation is a barrier.
Objective: To provide members with an alternative way to get to Gilda's Club for activities or groups.
Responsibilities: Pick up members and bring to Club for activities or groups. Return them home.
Qualifications: Must provide proof of a valid Driver's License, proof of insurance. Must pass background check. Must have dependable transportation. Need to be familiar with Madison area. Members may not apply for this position.
Training/Supervision: Attend Gilda's 101 Volunteer Training.
Commitment: Will be contacted on an as needed basis. Consistency is appreciated.
Goal: To utilize a volunteer to monitor resource room and materials.
Objective: To provide a place where members can relax, read, access the internet and find resource materials.
Responsibilities: To keep resources organized as the system has been set up on the library. Serve as a resource for members on using the computer, and assist in gathering books, materials, and articles.
Qualifications: Anyone with an interest or experience with library organization and/or computers. Pass background check. Members may apply for this position.
Training/Supervision: Gilda's 101 Volunteer Training session and supervision sessions recommended but not required.
Commitment: Flexible schedule and the availability to check-in materials and re-shelve books and materials every week or every other week.
Goal: To create a warm, welcoming first impression to Gilda's Club Madison.
Objective: Greet & guide Gilda's Club members, volunteers & visitors as trained for safe, kind & prompt guidance to activities or staff.
Responsibilities: Greet all visitors. Direct and interact with members, arrange clubhouse tours, provide general information about the clubhouse and program. Check out Library books. May answer telephones, when directed or in evenings.
Qualifications: Excellent interpersonal and computer skills, organizational skills and comfort in interacting with people. Pass background check. Members may not apply for this position.
Training/Supervision: Gilda's 101 Volunteer Training and supervised by Program Manager with Greeter Team Captain. Additional training required. Occasional volunteer meetings and listening sessions required.
Commitment: As schedule allows; prefer 3 month commitment.
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Aquanox is one of the latest installments to our benchmark software suite. This game is based heavily on DirectX 8 and 8.1 advancements and is designed to stress video cards to their ultimate limit, in all the best D3D benchmark to date.
Aquanox shows the gap even better compared to the i845G.
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Red Mountain (5-3, 1-2) at Hamilton (8-0, 3-0)
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: 3700 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler
Key matchup: Hamilton's offense is predicated on running the ball with Michael Allen and Zach Bauman, plus an occasional Wing-T or option play for quarterbacks Travis Dean and Kyren Poe. It creates a difficult guessing game for defenses, and Red Mountain's discipline and tackling will be put to the test.
Key stat: Red Mountain has allowed an average of 49 points in three Fiesta games.
The intrigue: The Mountain Lions are reeling, having lost three consecutive games since beating Mesa to open region play, and they're trying to hold on to a top-8 spot and host a playoff game. The Huskies are coming off a tense game and narrow win against Phoenix Brophy. The "letdown" factor shouldn't apply here given Red Mountain's ability, but on the whole Hamilton wasn't nearly as sharp in the second half last week.
Brophy (7-2, 3-1) at Desert Vista (2-6, 0-3)
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: 16440 S. 32nd Street, Phoenix
Key matchup: Desert Vista's defense has had trouble against the run lately (Mesa, Chandler, Corona del Sol to an extent) and the Thunder are going to see a good amount of Max Leonesio. DV has speed to get outside and string out plays; can they finish with good tackling?
Key stat: D.V. QB Cody Sokol was 7 of 10 for 98 yards and two TDs in the second half last week. last week against Chandler in his first game after missing four games because of injury.
The intrigue: It's been a largely lost season for the Thunder, but even after three consecutive losses they're still in the playoff picture thanks to a top-notch strength of schedule. Sokol's return from injury makes a big difference, and one win against either Brophy or Mesa Red Mountain might sneak them into the playoffs.
Basha (6-2. 3-1) vs. Mesquite (5-3, 3-1)
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: 500 S. McQueen Road, Gilbert
Key matchup: Mesquite front seven on defense putting pressure on quarterback Mike Benjamin. The Bears' offense misfired often last week (four turnovers) and was plagued by poor execution. Mesquite's offense needs to provide at least two scores to win.
Key stat: Basha has allowed 78 points in its last three games against teams with a combined record of 7-17.
The intrigue: Both teams are headed to the postseason, but landing in the top eight and securing at least one home playoff game is a goal. A Mesquite victory crowns Mountain View 5A Central champs.
Gilbert (2-6, 2-3) vs. Highland (2-6, 0-4)
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: 4301 E. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert
Key matchup: The arm of Gilbert quarterback Brandon Bialkowski vs. the legs of Highland quarterback Parker Rasmussen
Key stat: Highland has lost four straight games after a 2-2 start and been outscored in those by a count of 138-30.
The intrigue: It's a rivalry game, but past that there's little to be gained by either team in this one.
Desert Ridge (4-4, 2-2) vs. Westwood (5-4, 3-2)
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: 945 W. 8th St., Mesa
Key matchup: Desert Ridge spread attack vs. Westwood defense. Warriors have seen spread, but not one as prolific as this. Paris Clark, Jordan Becerra, Joey Counts and Zach Finch are a handful.
Key stat: Westwood's four losses are all to winning teams with a combined record of 27-6.
The intrigue: How Desert Ridge adjusts to the loss of two-way standout Sam Papa. Offense still has plenty of weapons, but can defense plug the hole left by Papa's injury.
Marcos de Niza (8-0, 4-0) vs. Skyline (2-7, 0-4)
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: 845 S. Crismon Road, Mesa
Key matchup: Skyline has no favorable matchups in this one. Best bet is to get more offense via the air with Chad Leonard, but it's a tough task given the Padres' prowess on defense (11 points allowed per game).
Key stat: Marcos has beaten two teams with a better than .500 record this season (Westwood and Perry).
The intrigue: Skyline has been battered in its last four games, giving up at least 34 points in each loss. Can Coyotes hang with unbeaten Padres for a quarter or perhaps a half?
Perry (5-3, 2-2) vs. Mountain Pointe (8-0, 4-0)
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: 4201 E. Knox Road, Phoenix
Key matchup: Mountain Pointe endured its least productive rushing game since Week 1 last week (255 yards). Still, that's more than enough to produce with twin 1,000-yard rushers in De'Andre Currie and Davon Jones.
Key stat: Perry's three losses are to playoff-bound teams, two of whom are unbeaten (Chaparral and Marcos de Niza). Pumas were outscored in those, 79-3.
The intrigue: Perry isn't talented enough to knock off Mountain Pointe without an unfocused effort by the Pride. Will Mountain Pointe think about Marcos de Niza Oct. 31 or is its mind wandering already?
Desert Mountain (5-3, 1-2) at Horizon (5-3, 1-2)
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: 5601 E. Greenway Road, Scottsdale
Radio: KDUS (1060 AM)
Key matchup: Horizon's passing game was unstoppable last week against North Canyon, while Desert Mountain's defense has played well most of the season. The Wolves need to pressure QB Ryan Stanford and be able to cover three and four WR sets.
Key stat: Horizon has won the last two meetings by a combined 83-0.
The intrigue: The Wolves have undergone a series of coaching and play-calling changes this week to revive their offense, but are without leading receiver Dekota D'Angelo. It's a biggie for the Wolves (9th in power points) if they want to nab a home game for the 5A-II playoffs (Horizon is in a three-way tie for sixth), even though they'll get points next week from the finale against Chaparral, win or lose.
Pinnacle (7-1, 2-1) at St. Mary's (4-5, 2-1)
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: 1202 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix (Phoenix College)
Key matchup: Save for one half against Chaparral, Pinnacle's defense has been tough to beat this season. The Pioneers shut down Desert Mountain's previously hot running game last week and will have to do the same this week against R.J. McGill, Laron Tarkington and ground-gearing Knights.
Key stat: Without starting QB Bryan Holland (shoulder) the Knights ran for 363 yards against the Firebirds.
The intrigue: The winner stays within a game of Chaparral in the Desert Valley Region going into the last week of the season. The Knights are pretty well locked into a playoff spot in 5A-I as well as a road game, while a win for Pinnacle keeps them in solid standing for a home game in 5A-II.
Saguaro (6-2, 1-1) at Apache Junction (7-2, 2-1)
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: 2525 S. Ironwood, Apache Junction
Key matchup: Saguaro's Cyrus Hobbi, Dallas Noriega, Kody Innes and Jordan McDonald have to slow down the Apache Junction fullback, whether it's Nate Scola or Harrison Pomeroy. If the Sabercats allow Scola or Pomeroy to get to the second level of defenders with regularity, it's going to be a long night.
Key stat: Sophomore D.J. Foster has scored a team-leading eight touchdowns this season and the Sabercats will need more production from him as the team heads into the playoffs.
Intrigue: This is the regular season finale for the Prospectors, who would love nothing better than to head into an off week before the playoffs with a victory over the Sabercats. Also, the winner of this game will likely be a top-four seed when the playoffs begin.
Prescott (4-4) at McClintock (3-5)
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: 1830 E. Del Rio Drive, Tempe
Key matchup: McClintock's defense will need to stop the two-pronged attack of the Badgers. Quarterback Cole Johnson has thrown for 1,272 yards and running back Brian Scates has rushed for 1,038 yards. The Chargers will need to focus on stopping Scates and forcing Johnson to throw.
Key stat: McClintock has no running backs that average more than 10 carries per game and Donte Reid leads the Chargers with 222 yards on the ground.
Intrigue: It's a do-or-die game for both teams, as the winner of this game will likely make the playoffs and the loser will likely miss out. McClintock could still get in if it loses to Prescott, but only if the Chargers can pull off the upset of undefeated Cactus Shadows in the regular season finale.
Queen Creek (5-3, 1-1) at Cactus Shadows (8-0, 2-0)
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: 5802 E Dove Valley Rd., Cave Creek
Key matchup: Queen Creek's defensive backs will have their hands full with the Falcons' three-pronged receiving attack. Joree Schneider, Brady Dombrowski and Tommy Murphy have made life tough on everyone they've faced this season.
Key stat: Cactus Shadows quarterback Dillon Classen has had just one interception in the last four games, so Queen Creek will have to hope Classen is off his game if it wants to force some game-changing turnovers.
Intrigue: Two teams with similar styles meet, but so far this season, Cactus Shadows has run its spread offense much more efficiently than Queen Creek. The Bulldogs need a better effort than the one they showed against Apache Junction last week in a 52-14 loss.
Arcadia (6-2, 5-0) at Tempe (2-6, 1-4)
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: 1730 S Mill Ave, Tempe
Key matchup: Arcadia's defense has really stepped up in the second half of the season. Tempe has the ability to get its running game going, but only a few stops by the Titans would be enough with their explosive offense on the other side of the ball.
Key stat: The Titans have been held to under 34 points just once all season.
The intrigue: If Arcadia wins this game and Williams Field beats Coronado, it sets up a showdown for the 4A-II East Sky Region title on Nov. 6 at Arcadia.
Coronado (6-2, 5-1) at Williams Field (8-0, 5-0)
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: 2076 S. Higley Road, Gilbert
Key matchup: Williams Field might be the most athletic team the Dons have seen this season. Blown assignments can lead to touchdowns against teams like that, so Coronado must play mistake-free football to hang with the Black Hawks.
Key stat: Coronado has the East Sky's leading rusher in Shawn Martin (1,274 yards and 12 TDs) but Williams Field has three of the next six (No. 2 Brandon Warren with 892 yards and 13 TDs, No. 5 Alex Howard with 570 yards and 11 TDs, and No. 7 Josh Montoya with 420 yards and four TDs.)
The intrigue: A victory would put Coronado back in the thick of the East Sky Region race, but it seems a longshot against a Williams Field team that is running on all cylinders. The more likely scenario is a Black Hawks win to set up a season-ending showdown with Arcadia for the region crown.
Higley (1-7, 1-4) at Notre Dame (6-2, 3-2)
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: 9000 E Chaparral Rd, Scottsdale (Scottsdale Community College)
Key matchup: Higley's secondary faces a tough task against Notre Dame quarterback Will King, who has been slicing up defenses all year.
Key stat: Higley has the same number of losses this year as in the last two years combined.
The intrigue: The Knights would have to play out of their minds to hang in this one. Notre Dame is looking to get healthy as it prepares for a postseason run.
Maricopa (2-6, 0-5) at Seton (2-6, 1-4)
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: 1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa (Mesa Community College)
Key matchup: Notre Dame's Will King threw for 349 yards and three touchdowns against Maricopa last week. Seton QB Justin Sieczkowski might be able to top that. Needless to say, the Rams need some big plays in the secondary to hang in this game.
Key stat: Maricopa has lost by 25 points or more in every region game.
The intrigue: The Sentinels need to win out and have several other games work out perfectly to have a chance at the postseason, but Seton can only worry about itself at this point and take care of business against Maricopa.
Cortez (0-8, 0-3) at Paradise Valley (4-4, 2-1)
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: 3950 E Bell Rd, Phoenix
Key matchup: Paradise Valley's defense badly needs to make a statement in this game after being pushed around by Cactus last week. They have to beat Cortez physically on every snap to get headed in the right direction.
Key stat: Cortez has only scored 30 points all season. Paradise Valley has scored more than 30 points in a game four times.
The intrigue: There's no way Paradise Valley loses this one, but it's more about what the Trojans need to accomplish. In the next two weeks, Paradise Valley needs to get everyone healthy, get the defense fixed and work on its passing game if the Trojans have thoughts of making noise in the playoffs.
Empire (9-0, 5-0) at Fountain Hills (7-2, 5-0)
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: 16100 E Palisades Blvd, Fountain Hills
Key matchup: Both teams have stout defenses and like to run the ball. If either offense can come up with a big play early, it will be in the driver's seat.
Key stat: Fountain Hills has two consecutive shutouts and four on the year.
The intrigue: The winner of this game takes home the 3A South Region crown and positions itself nicely for the 3A postseason. The Falcons have won seven straight since dropping their first two games of the season, while Empire held off Florence 21-18 last week to stay undefeated (9-0) on the year.
Scottsdale Christian (6-2, 3-1) at Northwest Christian (8-0, 4-0)
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: 16401 N. 43rd Ave., Phoenix
Key matchup: When it's working, NW Christian is as balanced an offense as any in 2A with a multi-WR attack and Casey Jahn (1,300 yards, 20 TDs) in the backfield. SCA managed to slow Valley Christian's high-powered offense just enough earlier this season and will have to do it again and more.
Key stat: SCA is 3-2 in the past five years against the Crusaders, with both losses coming by one point.
The intrigue: SCA can force a three-team logjam with NW Christian and Valley Christian atop the final 2A Central standings and hand Northwest its first loss of the season. The Eagles got leading receiver Brett Miller back last week after missing three weeks which bodes well in the playoffs.
North Pointe Prep (3-6, 0-4) at Valley Christian (7-1, 3-1)
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: 6900 W. Galveston St., Chandler
Key matchup: It's no secret North Pointe Prep is going to see a lot of Valley Christian's running game, led by Jordan Morgan, Addison Bare and Tyler Hunt.
Key stat: North Pointe Prep hasn't scored more than a TD in its last six games.
The intrigue: A somewhat anti-climatic way to end the regular season for both teams, but Valley Christian needs to win to secure a home game in the first round of the playoffs next week.
Tempe Prep (3-5, 1-3) at Camp Verde (6-3, 1-3)
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: 1326 E. Montezuma Castle Rd., Camp Verde
Key matchup: Tempe Prep should be ready for a three-pronged rushing attack of Ty Wantland, Mike Boler and Donovan Kilby.
Key stat: Wantland averages 12 yards per carry for NPP.
The intrigue: Camp Verde is vying for a home game. Tempe Prep is largely out of next week's playoff picture, but the Knights could still end the regular season on a "high" note going into next season following their first move up from 1A to 2A.


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Program Description
The Summit Scholarship Fund (SSF) was created in 2006 to support the educational goals of GOJoven Fellows who have successfully completed their fellowship in PHI's Youth Leadership in Sexual and Reproductive Health Program (GOJoven). The SSF is designed to enhance the capacity of these select group of young GOJoven leaders to advance adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) programs, policies and services in Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, and Quintana Roo, México.
The SSF provides guidance and financial assistance to support GOJoven Alumni Fellows' efforts to achieve their short and long-term academic goals. The program has been quite successful thus far, with 98% of current scholarship recipients excelling in their educational and extracurricular work with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
"I know that with my Master's Degree in Documentary Filmmaking, I'll be able to create TV programs and series that carry a strong message of equality, participation, education and entertainment. I want to tell stories of the diverse SRH issues that exist in Honduras and ensure that the realities of women, young people and LGBT individuals are reflected in the Honduran media"
Dunia Orellana, Graduated Scholarship Recipient and 2004 GOJoven Fellow from Honduras
Scholarship eligibility criteria includes:
(1) Successful completion of the GOJoven Fellowship, including active participation in the design and implementation of the Leadership Action Plan.
(2) Continued active participation as a GOJoven Fellow.
(3) Two strong letters of recommendation;
(4) An ability to articulate how an advanced education will contribute to the field of sexual and reproductive health in the Alumni Fellow's country of origin.
Unlike most other scholarships, Summit Scholarship recipients can apply for renewal support each year as long as the recipient meets certain reporting and GPA requirements. Each award is made with the expectation that, if the recipient fulfills these program requirements, future support may be granted.
Calls for applications are usually in May and November of each calendar year. Please contact Josie Ramos at email@example.com for more information.
Graduated Summit Scholars
- 2005 GOJoven Alum from Cancun, Quintana Roo, México
- Master's Degree in Family Therapy, Graduated May 2010
- Universidad del Mayab in Mérida, Yucatán
- Total Summit Scholarship Grant 2007-2010: $25,413
- Social worker in the new government IMSS Regional Hospital in Cancun.
- Legally registered her NGO dedicated to adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) in Cancun with her friend and colleague, 2005 Summit Fellow Marco Antonio Toh.
Aide Ortiz Avila's full bio »
- 2004 GOJoven Alum from Belmopan, Belize
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, graduated May 2011
- Master's Degree in Social Work, will graduate May 2012
- Grambling State University (GSU) in Louisiana, KY, USA
- Total Summit Scholarship Grant 2009-2011: $25,014
- Research a PhD program in Social Work or Public Health to complete his PhD by 2015
- Have a position in the Ministry of Public Health or the Ministry of Social Development in Belize
Elvis Tillet's full bio »
- 2004 Alum from Orange Walk, Belize
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, graduated December 2010
- Master's Degree in Education, graduated December 2011
- Grambling State University (GSU), Louisiana, KY, USA
- Complete a Doctorate in Educational Leadership on a full fellowship at the University of Minnesota in the Fall of 2012.
- Return to Belize in 2013 to complete his research and write his dissertation.
- Run for Minister of Education or Prime Minister of Belize in the next six years to establish a national sexual education policy and curriculum for Belize.
- Completing a Ph.d in Leadership at University of Minnesota.
Rudolph Khendis Ellis's full bio »
- 2006 Alum from Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico
- Master's Degree in Science and Chemical Technology, graduated May 2011
- Universitat de les Illes Balears in Mallorca, Spain
- Remain as Executive Director of NGO she founded in 2009 called Environmental Protection and Public Health (PAS)
- Continue her advocacy efforts for clean and sustainable water access in Quintana Roo and access to reproductive health for youth
Cecilia Cortes Santiago's full bio »
- 2004 Alum from La Ceiba, Honduras
- Master's Degree in Documentary Filmmaking, Graduated November 2012
- Universidad School of Fine Arts (TAI) in Madrid, Spain
- To work as a member of the production staff at a major television network in Honduras to ensure quality programming for Honduran youth
- Produce and direct widely distributed films portraying the struggles of minorities' SRH rights in Honduras
- Dunia's focus on documentary filmmaking has pushed her to look at the world through others' eyes in order to tell their stories and she has greatly improved her technical skills, particularly in visual storytelling, cinematography and post-production.
- Dunia's final film project called "Aqui donde me ves" (Here where you see me) is a three-part story about three people who make meaningful connections in their lives via the internet and technology. The film will be uploaded to Youtube in January 2013.
- She is currently exploring various storylines for a new documentary project. Potential topics include teen pregnancy, LGBT youth rights in Honduras, and living with HIV.
Dunia Orellana's full bio »
- 2007 GOJoven Alum from Tegucigalpa, Honduras
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Development and Management
- Metropolitan University of Honduras in Tegucigalpa, Graduated December 2012
- Continue as a Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Transgender (GLBT) activist
- Continue working as Executive Director of Youth in Movement Association (AJEM) and increase sustainability of the organization, which was established as part of the Honduran 2007 GOJoven Leadership Action Plan.
- Alex has applied the management techniques he learned during his studies to support the professional growth of AJEM staff, as well as the growth of the institution itself.
- Begin a Master's Degree in Program Administration at the Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana in January 2013.
- Long-term plan: Work as a high school counselor in Tegucigalpa.
Alex Sorto's full bio »
- 2007 Alum from Tegucigalpa, Honduras
- Master's Degree in Sustainable Development, Graduated September 2012
- Central American Technical University (UNITEC) in Tegucigalpa, Honduras
- Obtain a government post to ensure a sustainable future for Honduras
- Contribute to the national SRH plan for Honduras to ensure that it reflects the needs of youth and adolescents
Ivonne Diaz del Valle's full bio »
- 2007 Alum from Carrillo Puerto, Quintana Roo, Mexico
- Master's Degree in Education, classes completed (currently finalizing thesis), expected graduation in May 2013
- Monterrey Technological Virtual University in Quintana Roo, Mexico
- Become tenured instructor at the Mayan University of Quintana Roo in Jose Maria Morelos and integrate SRH projects intocommunity-based learning (like the GOJoven leadership action plans) in an academic setting
- Work as a trainer of teachers.
- Participate in and contribute to GOJoven workshops as a trainer and provide any necessary logistical support to the GOJoven program.
- Nicté has improved her research skills, particularly in seeking appropriate data collection instruments.
- o Currently, Nicté is planning on obtaining her Master's in Community Psychology; she is researching a number of programs and institutions toward that end.
Cecilia Nicté Chable Berlín's full bio »
- 2008 Fellow from Puerto Cortes, Honduras
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, Graduated May 2012
- National Pedagogical University, San Pedro Sula, Honduras
- Obtain an administrative post in a school district and influence SRH curriculum in schools.
- Gaby is the temporary coordinator for the National AIDS Forum, where she is working on advocacy measures and on strengthening the state Adolescent Health Clinic in San Pedro Sula.
- She would like to study a Masters in Education, with an emphasis in Sex Education because this is a huge gap in the Honduran educational system.
Gabriela Guzman's full bio »
Current Summit Scholars
- 2004 Alum from Belmopan, Belize
- High School Diploma, Adventist Adult School, 2008
- Associates Degree in Nursing, University of Belize, 2009
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, University of West Indies in Belize City, expected graduation in December 2013
- Continue her work as the GOJoven Belize Country Coordinator to establish GOJoven as a sustainable program in Belize
- Establish a comprehensive youth friendly health center by 2016
Eva Burgos's full bio »
- 2007 Alum from Tegucigalpa, Honduras
- Bachelor's in Psychology
- Catholic University of Honduras, expected graduation in May 2015
- Work in the NGO sector to serve underprivileged urban youth in Tegucigalpa.
Antonio (Toño) Barahona's full bio »
- 2006 Alum from Petén, Guatemala
- Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Psychology
- Mariano Gálvez University in Petén, Guatemala, graduation in 12/2012
- Become the Head Psycologist at Tan Ux'il's Adolescent Health Clinic, offering specialized mental health, trauma, and psychiatry services for adolescents.
- Become Executive Director of Tan Ux'il in the next seven years.
Esther Barajas's full bio »
- 2007 Alum from Tegucigalpa, Honduras
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, expected graduation in June 2012
- National Autonomous University of Honduras
- Become an elected official to have a positive first-hand impact on legislation to protect the ASRH rights of youth in Honduras
- Serve underprivileged communities in Honduras, especially the LGBT community through advocacy and social services
Wendy Aguilar's full bio »
- 2005 Alum from El Tejar, Guatemala
- Bachelor's in Social Work, expected graduation date of November 2012
- Rafael Landivar University in Guatemala
- Establish her own comprehensive NGO that will focus on youth education and counseling, and provide SRH services to promote healthy and cohesive families.
Ana Lourdes Tojin's full bio »
- 2005 Alum from Chimaltenango, Guatemala.
- Master's Degree in Childhood and Adolescent Development, expected graduation date is June 2013.
- Rafael Landívar University in Guatemala.
- Continue as an advocate and educator to her Maya Kakchiquel community, where SRH topics are often considered taboo.
- Apply innovative methodologies to reach Guatemala's most vulnerable indigenous populations.
Ana Sylvia López's full bio »
- 2009 Alum from Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
- Bachelor's Degree in Social and Legal Sciences
- Mariano Galvez University in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
- Become one of the only indigenous human rights lawyers in Guatemala and advocate for women's sexual and reproductive rights on a national level.
Gloria Salanic's full bio »
- 2009 Alum from Tocoa, Honduras
- Bachelor's Degree in Management and Social Development
- Metropolitan University, in Tocoa, Honduras
- Open a youth center where he could offer emotional and psychological support to youth dealing with issues of drug abuse and sexual reproductive health.
- Octaciano's immersion in social development has bolstered his commitment to be a socially responsible member of his community who ensures that local projects are directed to the most vulnerable members of the population.
- Octaciano has improved his ability to focus on finding solutions to social problems that are realistic and appropriate to each unique situation that presents itself in the community
Octaciano (Chano) Banegas's full bio »
- 2006 Alum from Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, expected graduation 8/2014
- Carl Rogers University in Chetumal, Mexico
- Establish her own practice specializing in sexology, which is not a common practice in her state.
- Design and implement new interventions to support youth, especially in areas of ASRH.
Silvia Muñoz's full bio »
- 2010 Fellow from Gracias a Dios, Puerto Lempira, Honduras
- Bachelor's Degree in Law, expected graduation 12/2015
- Central American Technical University (UNITEC) in La Ceiba, Honduras
- Become one of the only female lawyers in the isolated department of Gracias a Dios.
- Serve the Misquito community by providing legal advice in their native language.
Griselda Martinez's full bio »
- 2009 Alum from Colón, Honduras
- Masters in Psychology, expected graduation in June 2014
- Catholic University of Honduras in La Ceiba, Honduras
- Continue working in the government hospital in Colón, serving the Garifuna community in their native language.
- Provide high quality mental health services, especially to women and youth who are experiencing intra-family violence, and patients living with HIV/AIDS.
- Ivonne reports that her coursework has improved her public speaking skills, time-management skills and her ability to prioritize between what is important and what is urgent.
- Ivonne has also learned the importance of quantifying data in order to monitor changes and measure impacts. She has also made it her personal mission to distribute more SRH-related materials to adolescents she counsels in the hospital. Ivonne knows the adolescent population is vulnerable and she is now better equipped to identify possible disorders among adolescents in order to follow up with appropriate treatment.
Ivonne Miranda's full bio »
- 2006 Alum from Peten, Guatemala
- Master's Degree in Rural Development, expected graduation in August 2013
- University of San Carlos in Petén, Guatemala
- Run a successful election to public office in Guatemala, starting with being the mayor of his city.
- Implement programs that integrate SRH and environment in the vulnerable rainforests of Peten.
Saul Paau's full bio »
- 2009 Alum from Corozal, Belize
- Associate's Degree in Biology, expected graduation January 2013
- Belize Adventist Junior College in Corozal, Belize
- Completing online courses at the moment and be completing his degree by end of January 2013.
- Wants to work at the Corozal Community Hospital as a nurse , where he did his practicum for his Associates Degree.
- Longer term, would like to study in Cuba for a medical degree- this is a six year endevour, but Elmer considers it well worthwhile. He is already in the process of applying to medical school and his aunt will support his studies.
- Field reporter and journalist for Centaur Network in Orange Walk. He has taken this opportunity to write about SRH education in Belize, especially concerning young people.
Elmer Cornejo's full bio »


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3 Ways to Take Practice into GamesBy: Cindy BristowAre you constantly amazed that your team is so good during practice only to fall apart during games? Find out how what you can do to change things and start winning those games.
Here are 2 facts of life about practice:
The reason I included the Did You Know fact this week about NFL games is because so many of us think that softball and baseball are the two sports where everyone spends most of their time standing around. What makes softball so hard is this standing-around time. Managing our minds when our minds are free to wonder is really, really hard. Our practices usually make everyone involved and require everyone to hurry up and hustle. Not that hustling is bad, not at all, but what we've got to do is make our practices help us be successful in games. To do that, let's look at the factors that are present in games:
Before we move on to discover how we can add some of these critical factors to our practices let's look closer at the power of Pressure. Pressure is usually present during games and it has an incredible power over people. Pressure alone can be why your players practice so well and play so horribly in games. Pressure means different things to different people, but whatever it is that makes you feel it, it does the same thing to all of us. Pressure (or stress):
Just keep in mind when you're thinking about the role that Pressure and Stress can play on your players that different things create pressure to different people. I LOVED softball when I was growing up so I never felt nervous being in front of the line for groundballs or being up-to-bat with the bases loaded or having a ball hit to me with the game on the line. But, when I was first learning to pitch and I knew I wasn't very good, when the coach would look down the bench to figure out who should start warming up if our current pitcher was in trouble, it was years before I ever wanted to make eye contact. There was NO WAY I wanted it to be me! Not at first anyway. I got over that as I got better but I'm still petrified of heights! I'll fly on a plane all over the world but don't make me look out the window as the elevator goes to the 3rd floor! We all have our pressure triggers and they all aren't the same! OK, now the biggest and most obvious difference between practices and game is Competition! Competition is trying to win something, whether it's getting to the car first so you could control the radio as a kid (not the same anymore) or having your team win the conference, we like to win! Games are where we can win and lose and too often practice is where we just do things – but we don't actually compete. Competition brings things out in us much like Pressure and Stress does, and when you look down this list you'll see that many of these factors are the same. Why? Because to lots of people Competition IS Pressure. Competition brings out:
Ok so now that we know what Competition does to us there are some things we can do during practice to help our players become more familiar with competition, more comfortable with it and therefore perform more successfully whenever they face it. During practice, add competition by having your players compete:
Making our practice much more game-like will ensure that our players are more focused, relaxed and confident during games which will really increase their chances of playing good. For more ways to add competition to your practices check out the following Competitive eDrills we offer: 1 Comment »
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