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It was a great day for Middlesex athletics as the Zebras hosted ISL rival St. George's on Saturday afternoon. Boys' Varsity Ice Hockey slayed the Dragons in overtime for the win, while Girls' Varsity Ice Hockey, Boys' Varsity Basketball and Boys' JV Basketball each came away with hard-fought victories. Girls' Varsity Basketball turned in an inspiring performance but fell to the Dragons by three.
Boys' Varsity Ice Hockey: Middlesex 3, St. George's 2 (OT)
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February 27th 2015
After completing my first year at Boston College Law School, I was thrilled at the opportunity to spend my first legal internship in the Office of Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley this summer. I applied for and was placed in the Civil Rights Division, which works to enforce civil rights and liberties, to combat discrimination, and to provide equal opportunities to MA citizens. My main tasks involved legal research and writing and allowed me to employ and strengthen the...
February 27th 2015
Let's face it. Private school is expensive. For many families, the cumulative costs of tuition, boarding, technology and books surpass their means. At Middlesex, we strive to make our education affordable to all qualified applicants, regardless of a family's ability to finance such an investment. Our financial aid programs help to ensure that our student body is diverse in interests, talents, race, ethnicity and economic background. Here at Middlesex, the best and...
February 27th 2015
Internship with Drifraudenditanzen and Claudia Schnürer
On May 15 I begin a 4-day tour in Germany with Claudia and Cie. Dreifrauendietanzen (threewomendancing), a company which consists of Claudia and her friends / fellow performers Ellen Urban and Daniela Feilcke-Wolff. The first day [5 hrs] in Falkensee, Germany is spent in rehearsal for the piece zu Hoch zu Tief zu Weit (too High too Low too Far). The piece, in development over the last 3 years, combines dance, theatre, and contemporary...
February 27th 2015
Community Development in Brazil
This summer I was presented the opportunity to work in Brazil through AIESEC Yale in the field of community development. The project took place in a city called Riberiao Preto in the state of Sao Paulo. The basis of the internship was that I would be working in a community center assisting the coordinators in the field of health, technology, and home economics. I choose to pursue this experience because I have an interest in an international career...
February 27th 2015
This summer (2014) I fulfilled my 8-week research requirement of the McNair Scholars Program by working as a research assistant in Benjamin Wolozin's neurodegeneration laboratory in the pharmacology department at Boston University Medical Center. I worked under a Biomolecular Pharmacology/Biomedical Neuroscience Ph.D. candidate named Joon Yvette Boon on a project focused on the neuropathology of Parkinson's Disease (PD).
The two major proteins involved in PD are α-synuclein and...
February 27th 2015
I met up with 27 strangers (25 other students, 1 physical therapy professor, and 1 physician assistant) at the airport at 5am on May 12th. When I came home a month later on June 12th, I had 27 great friends and a new perspective on the world beyond the United States.
Our trip to South Africa was called a Dialogue of Civilizations in Health and International Medicine. Northeastern has faculty sponsor these programs to provide students with experiential learning, a type of study that...
February 27th 2015
For the summer of 2014, I was an intern at the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), a progressive think tank in Washington D.C. I worked on education policy and had several projects throughout my 10 weeks there. One project was a long-term report on the gender gap in mathematics. We wanted to know if teacher perception of students contributes to the lower performance of girls than boys in math. My supervisor conducted the data analysis and I conducted the background research and literature review...
February 26th 2015
In my first year at Brown University, I became involved with Brown Refugee Youth Tutoring and Enrichment program . As the University's largest student volunteer organization, BRYTE pairs students one-on-one with recently resettled refugee youth for in-home tutoring to help them improve their English fluency and navigate life in the United States. First as a tutor and now as BRYTE's Head Coordinator, I have had the opportunity to work with an amazing 16-year-old, Chandra, who...
February 25th 2015
To open this year's Diversity Symposium on February 20, Middlesex welcomed back Patrick Callahan '97, who enthusiastically introduced a recent film, Amira and Sam, for which he served as an executive producer.
Bringing with him the movie's screenwriter and director, Sean Mullin, and actress Dina Shihabi (who played Amira), Patrick praised the film for having "an accessible piece about what it is like for veterans to reintegrate in civilian life after being in a war." Having served in the...
Danyoung '12 arrived at Middlesex as a freshman a long way from home in Las Vegas, Nevada. Although, as Danyoung puts it, she didn't really know what a home was until she came to Middlesex: "I admit that throughout my childhood I did not know what home was for me. I never felt I had a place I could call 'my place.'"
Candid shots of students, staff, and faculty purchasing the 2010 St. George's T-shirts prior to the upcoming weekend games between Middlesex School and St. George's. The shirts were designed by Paige '11 and Liz '11
This video highlights the Middlesex School AP Studio Art Gallery Opening, which took place May 21, 2010.The show is the culmination of a year's worth of writing, research, thought, and studio work. This video features footage from the opening and clips of the students speaking about their work.
Tom Kane, Head of the Middlesex Theatre Department, takes you backstage and behind the scenes of the 2010 Middlesex School musical, Wonderful Town. This video also includes pictures and music from the musical. Thanks Tom!
Put your game face on! MX students getting psyched before St. George's weekend. Middlesex, Middlesex, Middlesex!
Anita '13 and Nikita '13 are two boarding students from New Hampshire. In this video they perform the piece Marakatha Manimaya. Kuchipudi, which is the style of the dance, is one of the oldest forms of classical dance that exists in India today; the plate is particular to Kuchipudi. The piece describes the Hindu god called Krishna. Nikita and Anita have been doing the dance since the age of six, and plan on doing it for the rest of their lives.
Here is a trailer for Greg Ivan's new short film "Violin Case." The film features MX students behind and infront of the camera. Be sure to keep an eye out for the film.
Bateman's Bullfrogs (boys' group) and the MXolydians (girls' group) are the elite a cappella groups at Middlesex. They perform collegiate-style popular music and are the featured performers for many formal and informal school functions.On February 6 the Middlesex Small Chorus traveled to St. Mark's School to perform at the 14th annual Wick Festival.The Wick Festival was established in 1992 by the family and friends of Myron A. Wick, Jr. '33 in honor of his lifelong enjoyment of singing. The festival provides a rare opportunity for public and independent school a cappella groups from New England to perform together in a cooperative spirit.
On February 6 the Middlesex Small Chorus traveled to St. Mark's School to perform at the 14th annual Wick Festival.The Wick Festival was established in 1992 by the family and friends of Myron A. Wick, Jr. '33 in honor of his lifelong enjoyment of singing. The festival provides a rare opportunity for public and independent school a cappella groups from New England to perform together in a cooperative spirit.
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Fast and easy way to create a reference sheet...Just the other day, I discovered a super quick and easy way to create reference sheets for digital painting. So, instead of having a ton of documents open all at once, slowing down your Photoshop, or spending a half hour to create your own sheet, you can use Picasa to create one for you in just seconds.Below is a video I made to show you how. There are some other tips in there as well, so take a look if you're interested!Take care!
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I must start my message with sincere appreciation and thanks to individuals and agencies which expressed their concerns to the Iowa Dental Board regarding the petition to change the settings where dental hygienists could provide services under a Public Health Supervision Agreement. The proposed changes by the Iowa Dental Association would have drastically changed or eliminated many of the settings where hygienists now provide services. The petition was...Read MoreYou Should Know!
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Residence: I have lived in Indianola for 17 years. I have worked for the same dentists for 22 years in Urbandale and recently started working here in town. This is only the 2nd time in my working life that I have worked and lived in the same town. Quite a change!
Family: I have 3 married children, Jeremy, Amanda, and Megan, who have provided me with the greatest joys in my life. Grandkids!! (Not that I don't love my kids, but anyone will tell you, grandkids are a whole different kind of child.) Paige is almost 16, Katelynn 13, Jacob 7, and Lydia is 1. Between them and doing things with my church family and IDHA I manage to stay darn busy!
How I got interested in dental hygiene: I was a dental assistant right out of high school. The second class to graduate from Area 11, better known as DMACC. I just went through the school catalogue and decided that dental assisting sounded interesting. Little did I know, I would return to school at age 40 to become a hygienist and find the perfect profession for myself. I can honestly say I have never dreaded doing my job (maybe going to work, but not doing what I do).
My favorite dental hygiene instrument: My favorite instrument would have to be my Piezo scaler. Love how I can use it for gross debridement and fine scaling without drowning my patient.
Changes to dental hygiene practice: I think the ability for hygienist to give injections and the endless possibilities hygienists will have to practice in alternative settings. Exciting stuff for this "mature" hygienist.
Memorable dental hygiene moment. This didn't happen to a patient but to myself. I had a mild heart attack while at work. Pretty embarrassing to be working on someone one minute and walking out of the room the next, know SOMETHING isn't right. It's the only time the office has had to call 911. Better me than a patient, I guess. BTW, the receptionist that made the 911 call is Michelle Doughty's sister, Kristin. We have worked and eaten lunch together for 22 years..
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Indian stock market and companies daily report (June 13, 2014, Friday)
Indian markets are expected to open on a flat note with a positive bias. Indian Industrial production grew at a 13 month high rate of 3.4% in April driven mainly by electricity generation and manufacturing and Consumer price inflation (CPI) eased to 8.28% in May from a three month high of 8.59% in April. We expect these positive economic data to boost investors sentiment.
U.S market moved notably lower over the course of the trading day on Thursday, extending the downward move seen on Wednesday. The weakness on the street was because of the disappointing retail sales data and concerns about escalating violence in Iraq. A report from the Commerce Department said retail sales rose by 0.3% in May against an expectation of 0.6%. Also, a report from Labor Department stated that initial jobless claims edged up to 317,000 in the week ended June 7th from the previous weekRs. revised level of 313,000 against the expectation of 310,000. The geopolitical concerns also weighed on the markets amid news that Islamic militants have seized control of two major cities in Iraq and are on the march toward Baghdad. Moreover, European stocks also reversed early gains to finish lower for a second day in a row on Thursday, even as data showed Euro zone industrial production growth topped expectations mainly because of the global economic concerns and geopolitical tensions.
Back home, Indian shares ended a choppy session on Thursday and closed on a flat note on expectations around the new governmentRs. reforms and development agenda.
Markets Today
The trend deciding level for the day is 25,532 / 7,634 levels. If NIFTY trades above this level during the first half-an-hour of trade then we may witness a further rally up to 25,655 - 25,734 / 7,674 - 7,698 levels. However, if NIFTY trades below 25,532 / 7,634 levels for the first half-an-hour of trade then it may correct 25,453 - 25,331 / 7,610 - 7,570 levels.
Vishal Sikka will take over as CEO and MD of Infosys
Indian technology major Infosys announced that Vishal Sikka will take over as CEO and MD of the company with effect from August 01, 2014. The company also said founder NR Narayana Murthy, who returned from retirement to lead the company as executive chairman, will step down from June 14, 2014, and will be appointed Chairman-Emeritus. The company also elevated UB Pravin Rao as chief operating officer. Sikka will become the first non-founding member CEO of the company established in 1981 by Murthy. The entry of an CEO into the company, is much awaited news for the company, which has been seraching for an CEO and has been stradlled with the exodus of the key emploess. Now with a new CEO, with proven credientials, we believe that the news is positive for the companyRs. gowth prospects. We mainatin our accumulate with a target price of Rs.3,640.
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A Wilmington woman's dog is expected to be ok after it was shot in her backyard. Sue Cuming says she was sitting in her back yard with her three dogs when she heard a loud pop, and her dog buddy yelp in pain. That's when she noticed blood running down his leg, and realized he was shot. But family of the alleged shooter say he was just trying to protect his family.
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York is a distinctly Krio village with a rich history though the village also comprises of various other tribes. Prior to the arrival of the liberated slaves, the Sherbro were settled in the area and the village as called Momimi. York village is over 200 years old, predominantly Christian with old churches and beautiful layout and fauna. York is also the rural district headquarters for the region.
This church was built by the Maroons who arrived in the colony in 1800 as black returnees from Jamaica who were reputed to be accomplished stone masons. It is thought they converted to Christianity through the influence of the Nova Scotians who were already in the Colony. The church erected in 1822, was seen as a determination of the converts to hold on to their new found faith. A small group, the church was nonetheless at the centre for religious and social activities for the people of Maroon Town – which was around the area from Walpole Street to Kingtom. The Maroon Church is among the oldest churches in Sierra Leone. It stands between current day Liverpool Street and Percival Street.
These flights of stone steps are one of the stone architecture erected during the governorship of Governor Charles Macarthy. They lead down from Wallace Johnson Street and were completed in 1818. They are often wrongly referred to as the "Portuguese Steps". The Guard House at the top of the steps was built in 1819. The Steps and Guard House are in urgent need of refurbishment.
As the drive to make the Sierra Leone Colony a Christian community continued, Governor Maxwell sent a memo to the Secretary of State for the colonies requesting the construction of a church to serve as a place of worship for the citizens. The foundation was laid in 1817 by Governor MacCarthy and construction was complete 11 years later well over budget and time.
As the Liberated African Villages grew, it was decided that structures had to be established to cater for the spiritual and educational welfare of the emerging communities. The government agreed to finance the construction of schools and churches. In 1816, the government financed the building of a stone church the Regent, one of the Liberated African Villages. St. Charles, named after Charles MacCarthy, was the first stone church to be built in West Africa.
After the Abolition Act had come into effect and Sierra Leone had become a British Colony, the Navy were mostly involved in trying to intercept the still on-going Slave Traffic. One of the most effective vessels charged with this responsibility was ironically a former slave vessel itself, the Black Joke, formerly called the Henriquita.
Due to frequent attacks on Freetown in the 19th century by the Temne under the leadership of King Tom, the government became nervy about future attacks on the colony. The governor of the day instructed that a Martello Tower be built on the top of Tower Hill as a defence mechanism. Similar structures were a defence mechanism of the period it has counterparts along the south coast of England.
This huge round tower complete with guns and armoury was finished in 1805 starting a long association with Tower Hill and the military. However, it is reported that it was never used in battle and in a couple of decades it was in ruins. A water tank was built inside the base and served as part of the earliest water system supplying pipe born water to the city around 1870. This tower is in need of refurbishment and is located next to the houses of parliament. A trip up the hill confirms why this would be a strategic position for the military with some of the most magnificent views of Freetown on offer.
Probably from a condemned slave ship, the Three Old Boundary Cannons were half buried in the ground to mark the boundaries of old Freetown. Vertically positioned with their muzzles pointing upwards they were put in this position to avoid people sitting on them.
This majestic tree stands in the centre of the oldest part in Freetown and is the most visible landmark in the city. Though its exact age is unknown it has undisputedly stood here for over 200 years. It is believed by some to have been the resting place for the Black Poor when the arrived in Sierra Leone in 1787. They apparently rested and prayed underneath the shade of the tree.
The Sierra Leone National Railway Museum was established by Col. Steve Davies MBE, Deputy Commander of the International Military Advisory Training Team (IMATT) in Sierra Leone, working in his spare time with a team of fifteen young unemployed Sierra Leoneans.