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ACC picks Durham to host baseball tournament
The ACC Baseball Tournament will set up shop in Durham beginning next year.
The league announced Thursday that the Durham Bulls Athletic Park will house the six-day event for four consecutive years, beginning in May 2015.
"Our membership had a desire for the championship to find a home, and through its bid, Durham displayed its abilities to be that home," ACC Commissioner John Swofford said in a statement. "They showed a commitment to enhancing the event with their facility upgrades and their extensive promotional campaign with the Triangle Sports Commission and Capitol Broadcasting."
Durham has been the site of the ACC Tournament eight previous times, including three of the past five years. This year's tournament starts Tuesday at Greensboro's NewBridge Bank Park.
In 2013, at the DBAP, the tournament set records for single-game (11,329) and championship game (8,697) attendance.
"This is an incredible opportunity for both the ACC and the Durham community to shine," Casey Steinbacher, president and CEO of the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce, said. "Baseball has been a key ingredient to the rebirth of Durham, and we believe it is also strategically positioned to be a key ingredient to the future success of Durham. It is a match made in heaven by the baseball Gods, and we are excited to take full advantage of it!"
The city of Durham and the Bulls agreed to a new lease agreement last year that keeps the Class AAA team playing at the DBAP through at least 2034. As part of that agreement, the 19-year-old stadium underwent more than $20 million in renovations.
Durham, Charlotte, Greensboro, Winston-Salem and Tampa-St.Petersburg, Fla., were in the running to host the ACC Tournament. Next year's tournament will be held from May 19-25, 2015.


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Women's Services
Women's and Children's Services of Palmetto Health Baptist serves more new mothers and their babies than any hospital in the Midlands. We offer compassionate care combined with advanced technology to provide for our patients' educational, spiritual, and emotional needs. We promote a family centered environment so that each member of the family feels important. We strive to exceed our patient's expectations and offer an exceptional birth experience.
Women's and Children's Services is comprised of six distinct units:
- The Birthplace includes Labor, Delivery and Recovery rooms, a high-risk obstetrics unit, a surgical suite, recovery unit, exam room and triage room.
- Newborn Nursery is comprised of two nurseries and can accommodate 40 new babies.
- The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is designed to care for the special needs of infants of all gestational ages using the latest technology, including ventilators and specialized monitors.
- The Family Place provides care to patients before and after childbirth, as well as female surgery patients.
- The Nesting Place provides mother/baby couplet care, allowing mother and baby to stay in the same room. One nurse cares for mother and baby.
In addition, Lactation Services provides inpatient care for all nursing mothers throughout Women's and Children's Services. The program also includes outpatient lactation services follow-up appointments for intervention and support of nursing mothers by an internationally board certified lactation consultant.
"Upon discovering we were pregnant with our first child we immediately began preparing for the great change that was coming in our lives. My husband, Kevin, and I signed up for four classes through Women's Services at Baptist. We felt these classes were a very useful service the hospital provided and after attending each class, Kevin and I felt more prepared for our new baby's birth.When I went into labor, we were taken straight to The Birthplace. The staff who took care of us during the labor and delivery process was courteous, patient and very cheerful. For a first time mother-to-be, their attitudes and manner put me at ease, and I never felt nervous because I knew I was in good hands.
Kevin and I plan to add to our family in the future, and I know we will come back to Baptist to have our next child. I think about my stay at Baptist with warm thoughts. From the front desk personnel to the medical staff, everyone that we came in contact with at the hospital made the special time of childbirth extra special, and I want to thank them all for making my stay at your facility such a wonderful experience."
—Martha Thomas, Birthplace patient

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Q:How often should i use superbalm in a month if i have itchy or scalpy hair..Asked on 7/21/2015 by V from New jersey
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Also, if I do go with Superbalm, would heating it slightly have any negative influence on its effectiveness? I currently do an overnight treatment with pure coconut oil and I have found that melting it with a hair dryer makes it a lot easier to apply to my scalp. Would Superbalm behave similarly?Asked on 1/15/2014 by Anonymous
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A:Both the Superbalm and the Hair Doctor treatments are lovely and soothing for the scalp! The rose wax and candelilla wax in Superbalm both melt easily at body temperature, so the temperature of the water you use to wash it out of your hair should be more than sufficient to get it all out!Answered on 3/21/2014 by Brandy from LUSH
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fine. It just didn't help my problem at the time, which was scalp acne
combined with occasioanl dandruff (which I beleive to be genetic form
overactive skin cells rather than bacteria or fungus). Bothproblems have
recently been solved using Lush's Daddy-O shampoo, and washing less
frequently.Answered on 1/15/2014 by Anonymous
A:I've fought with flaky scalp for years and Superbalm has been my savior. I
can't speak to Hair Doctor because I haven't used it.
As for getting it out of your hair, if you watch the video on the site,
they suggest rubbing in shampoo into your DRY hair that's been treated with
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A:I bought this for my son who is 14 and has autism. He had really bad cradle cap (dandruff). Any shampoo I use gets in his eyes, so I was worried about using a dandruff shampoo. This is so thick and hard to rinse out, it did not work for us. I am currently using Selsun Blue and it is working out great, I try to rinse fast so it doesn't irritate his eyes. Hope this helps.Answered on 1/8/2014 by Anonymous
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Q:It's so difficult to get this directly on my scalp! No matter how hard I try, it's mostly going on my hair! How can I really get it into my scalp so I don't waste it so much?Asked on 5/18/2013 by Katelyn
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Q:Is this Gluten Free?Asked on 5/11/2013 by SB from IN
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Q:should i use superbalm on wet or dry hair?Asked on 3/28/2013 by tally from CA
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A:Superbalm should be applied to scalp when the hair is dry because it is meant to be rinsed out afterwards before you shampoo and condition. Take a small amount on your fingertip then massage gently into the scalp. Try to avoid getting it on your hair, as its benefits are for the scalp. Leave it for about 20 minutes then rinse it out before you shampoo and condition.Answered on 5/10/2013 by Melissa S from LUSH Direct
A:I suggest using it on dry hair due to the oily nature of Superbalm. That way it has a chance to get soaked up and into the dry scalp. If your hair and scalp are wet, I don't see this product being able to work its magic as intended. I use it about 10-15 minutes before I know I will be jumping into the shower and wash it out with my normal shampoo (and conditioner later).Answered on 4/20/2013 by NouveauHippy from Los Angeles, CA
Q:How often may I use superbalm? Do you recommend using it everyday?Asked on 2/10/2013 by Kay48
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Q:do you need to have wet hair to use this product?Asked on 1/27/2013 by m
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Q:I know it is not supposed to go in the hair, but some may get on my hair when I am putting it on my scalp. Is it safe for color treated hair?Asked on 1/25/2013 by Sally from Charlotte, NC
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Q:Does my hair need to be wet or do I do this on dry hair? I got it for christmas and I dont have a flacky scalp, what should I see from this product?Asked on 12/28/2012 by Anonymous
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KidsPeace has expanded and broadened its
services with the opening of a new outpatient facility at its campus located at
1650 Broadway in South Bethlehem.
The new KidsPeace Family Center
at Broadway will offer a spectrum of services for children and families,
including a new 24-hour toll-free phone number that will serve as a referral
source for parents who need help.
The Family Center will
offer: Diagnostic Services,
Autism Services, (Including the Sarah's Smile Summer Camp and After School
Therapeutic Programs), Outpatient Therapy, Behavioral Health and Rehabilitation
Services (BHRS), Drug and Alcohol Treatment, In-Home Treatment, Allied
Professional Services and Referrals.
"We are very proud today to announce an exciting new
chapter in our organization's 128-year-old history," said William Isemann,
KidsPeace President & CEO. "This initiative expands our services to provide
much-needed programs in the Lehigh Valley and broadens our mission to provide
hope, help and healing to children, families and communities."
As part of this new center, KidsPeace is also
launching a new toll-free phone number in the Lehigh Valley that will serve as
a referral source for parents who may be struggling with their children and
need assistance. 888-KP-Helps is staffed by KidsPeace Admissions Associates who
will assess the caller's needs and help them navigate the system to find the
best resources. At times, those
callers will be referred to KidsPeace diagnostic or treatment services. Other calls may be referred to another
Lehigh Valley agency better suited to meet a specific need. Help may also be
accessed through a new online form at www.kidspeace.org.
The 50 children who previously
resided on the Broadway Campus have been moved to the newly renovated Pioneer
Center on the Orchard Hills Campus, Orefield, and have begun the school year
along with all other KidsPeace residential students.
The newly constructed 9,500
square-foot center on the southwestern end of the campus will serve as the
operation hub where assessments can be conducted, appointments provided and
where families can access help navigating the system to locate the best
resources to meet their needs.
Built on the original site of
the former Wiley House, the center was completed this summer and reflects the
original design of the home that began as a children's orphanage in 1882. Space in the other buildings on the
campus will also be utilized for classes, services and a variety of programs
and therapies. At a total cost of
$3 million, the project included extensive curbing, driveway access and street
renovations by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
Approximately 117 full and
part-time KidsPeace Associates will staff the KidsPeace Center and Broadway
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is holding its fifth annual fundraising walk in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania on Sunday, October 10th at the Lehigh Parkway in Allentown. KidsPeace Senior Psychologist Peter Langman, PhD, is the president of the Lehigh Valley Chapter and is very active in raising awareness of suicide through this event. "Someone dies from suicide every 16 minutes in the US," according to Langman, "and suicide is the third leading cause of death in 15 - 24 year old in this country."
The walk is held every year to increase awareness of suicide, raise funds for suicide prevention and support those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Hundreds of adults and children walk in honor of friends and family members who have been lost to suicide and receive donations from supporters who sponsor their walk.
KidsPeace has a growing team of associates, their family members and youth in residential programs who walk to keep awareness of suicide high. At the end of the walk, there will be music and a chance to mingle and offer support to each other. Walkers are urged to bring a picnic lunch and blanket. Light refreshments will be served.
If you would like to join the KidsPeace team or form a team of you own for this inspiring event, visit www.outofthedarkness.org to register or to make a donation through a registered team. Search for team names by clicking on the Participant/Team Search link. All donations and walkers will make a difference and help AFSP reach out to and educate our neighbors and community members.
This year's gala will feature
décor, food and drinks all inspired by the classic Academy-award winning movie
starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. The big band sounds of Steve Lippia and his 10-piece orchestra
will perform "Simply Sinatra" and the evening will include a casino, silent
auction and a raffle for a luxurious trip to Morocco.
honorees for 2010 are J. Jackson Eaton III, attorney with Gross McGinley, and
Robert and Susan Allen, long time supporters of KidsPeace. Simply Smooth of Allentown is catering and
staging the event.
For more than 128 years,
KidsPeace has been the nation's leading charitable organization, dedicated to
children. KidsPeace provides a
full continuum of mental and behavioral health programs for children and their
"We are excited to present this
unique movie-inspired event and to also have the opportunity to honor and thank
Jackson and the Allens for their continued and dedicated support," said Will
Isemann, KidsPeace President and CEO.
Guests are invited to wear
1940's inspired dress or elegant black/white/grey attire. For tickets, sponsorship or more
information, contact Sheri Weber at 610-799-8071 or email@example.com.
About KidsPeace
Founded in 1882, KidsPeace is
dedicated to serving the behavioral and mental health needs of children,
preadolescents, teens and young adults, offering a comprehensive range of
residential treatment programs; accredited educational services, and a variety
of foster care and community-based programs to give hope, help and healing to
children, families and communities.
KidsPeace offers services in Georgia, Indiana, Maine, Maryland,
Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia
and the District of Columbia
September 15, 2010
Fashions from Coldwater Creek will be featured at the 24th Annual KidsPeace Auxiliary Fashion Show and Luncheon Sept. 15th from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Bethlehem Best Western, Rts. 512 and 22.Since 1948, the KidsPeace Auxiliary has raised funds to support the work of providing hope, help and healing to children, families and communities. Originally founded as the Wiley House Ladies Auxiliary, the KidsPeace Auxiliary has assisted thousands of children for more than 60 years.Tickets for the event are $25 and can be reserved by calling Sheri Weber at 610-799-8071. All proceeds for the 2010 show will benefit KidsPeace Autism programs.
KidsPeace provided another
summer filled with fun and games for 150 children teens on the Autism Spectrum.
Sarah's Smile is a popular camp-like day program that offers autistic children
the opportunity to have fun and increase social skills in a safe and nurturing
environment. The groups go on field trips, play games, make wonderful art,
interact with caring staff and make many friends.
"This was a great
summer for the kids," said Program Manager of Community Autism Services
and Blended Case Management Paige Keeter. "We brought the older kids up to
the Orchard Hills Campus every week to give them a changed of scene and a lot
of room to run and play." Competitive games of Capture the Flag were great
fun and became eagerly anticipated weekly events between the Lions and the
Alligators. It was so popular, Paige added, that one boy who moved out west
during camp called her to ask who captured the flag the next week.
Sarah's Smile was able to
accommodate 126 children a day, which required careful planning by staff to
ensure that vacations were factored in to provide some camp to as many kids as
possible. The children, who attended four days a week, filled 14 classrooms at
the KidsPeace CDCRT located on Broadway in Bethlehem. Paige was delighted that
80% of the staff were returning from the previous year, which speaks well of
the program. Many have been counselors for many years, moving up in title as
they complete college and receive certifications. "They form relationships
with the children and with each other," Paige continued, "which only
makes the experience more meaningful for everyone involved."
Field Trips
Each week, the classes go
on field trips that educate and are very enjoyable. In addition to trips to the
more rural Orchard Hills Campus, the kids went to several great places. They
visited Flint Hill farms where they learned about milking cows, making butter
and cheese and what dairy farms are all about. They also went bowling at the
Rose Bowl in Allentown and got to attend a day game of the Iron Pigs baseball
team. The week before the game, they took a tour of Coca Cola Stadium to see
where the game would be played, where they would sit and how the facility
operated inside and out. They participated in an onsite petting zoo and had a
carnival to mark the last day of camp. There were moon bounces, popcorn, cotton
candy, snow cones, a dunk tank and games they could play for prizes. It was a
great day for the kids and staff.
The kids and staff played
their last capture the flag game on the day before the carnival and had a
picnic at Orchard Hills. Paige invited KidsPeace associates who do not
typically interact with the kids to attend the picnic because their support
throughout the summer and the entire year make it possible to serve these
wonderful kids. She paired staff members up with kids as lunch buddies, and new
relationships were formed that allowed the kids to ask lots of questions and
meet yet more caring KidsPeace employees.
For More Information
As this summer closes,
Paige is planning for next summer's Sarah Smile program. "Each year we
hope to expand to accommodate more children," according to Paige.
"The kids love it and so do the parents, who are great supporters."
There are always many more applicants than there are spaces, so Paige keeps a
list of interested participants throughout the year and always sends prior
attendees invitations to apply for the following summer. The mailing is sent
out in late January, and the spots are all filled by March 1.
To receive more information
on Sarah's Smile Summer Program, contact Paige Keeter at 610-799-7357 or email
at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Holy cow that was fast... I ordered friday and got them today. These mags are built like a tank and lock up nice and tight. Can't wait to take them to the range to give them a try. When I do I will give a range report!
Holy cow that was fast... I ordered friday and got them today. These mags are built like a tank and lock up nice and tight. Can't wait to take them to the range to give them a try. When I do I will give a range report!
I have five S308 recently purchased from Dinzag.
When I first got them, I had to break sharp edges and points on all five magazines.
Last night I was practicing inserting a magazine in the dark. Damned thing wouldn't go in. Kept binding forward or backward. (Gosh, does this indicate a radius issue?)
Now I'm an AR guy, so I figured I was at the steep part of the learning curve. I grabbed an original Saiga and it went right in. In the dark. Over and over. I grabbed an American made plastic mag and it also went right in on each attempt.
I turned on the light and started to check out the magazine.
The first thing I noticed is these haven't been heat treated. The steel is soft, and my practice caused the magazine to deform at the back part of the feed lips and both the front and back latch lips. Closer examination and comparing it to an original Saiga magazine also revealed that the back part of the magazine just below the feed lips was bulging outward a couple of thousandths.
I took a file to the feed lips to remove some metal (the radius problem). I also smoothed the latch lips. A light hammer removed the bulge at the back of the magazine just below the feed lips.
I performed the same modifications to a second CSSpec magazine. Both now insert flawlessly. They also cycle rounds by hand, but that wasn't an issue before. I'll modify the remaining three tonight.
I really, really hope someone else realizes there's a market hungry for Saiga 308 magazines and starts to produce. As it stands, the only reliable magazines for my S308 are the OEM. The other two brands have major issues, and I won't hesitate to call each an amateurish attempt that should have had the design properly peer reviewed and tested before coming to market.
Sorry to sound harsh, but at $50 each for the steel and $40 each for the plastic, I have yet to get my money's worth.
One of the annoyances in the design of the saiga .308 is how far the magazine cams while being removed from the gun (a square object is always longer on an angle). The front lug being low on the mag makes this a real design headache, if you look at AK mags you'll see how high the front lug is in comparison. Think of a box with a pivot in the top corner, as you move that pivot point down the side of the box, the arc becomes wider.
I find it helps to pull down on the mag while keeping forward pressure. This keeps the front lug firmly set in the trunnion and gives a little more slack on the back. Practice likely helps a lot, I cycle test the mags and will change them without a glance.
There are also two small support rails on the inside of the rifle that have sharp edges, I recommend blunting the corners slightly. They like to slag the area where the feedlips are notched away.
Having problems visualizing your first sentence. I agree completely with the second. Practice will help, which is how I discovered this problem in the first place.I find it helps to pull down on the mag while keeping forward pressure. This keeps the front lug firmly set in the trunnion and gives a little more slack on the back. Practice likely helps a lot, I cycle test the mags and will change them without a glance.
What I failed to mention in my previous post is during my practice, there came a point where the magazine failed to extract. I was practicing with an empty mag, and the piece of metal extending from the follower got bent and prevented extraction. I had to disassemble the rifle to remove the magazine. Not something I'd like to experience in a less casual situation.
I was looking at these. I'll hit it with a file tonight and see what develops.
My opinion, of course (I'm not a metalurgist), but you really need to temper the magazine body. You're using a stamped low carbon steel that deforms easily. Adding material at the mouth of the magazine will only make it heavier, and this is certainly heavy enough. Normalize the metal prior to stamping, then temper after your welding operations. Should help the metal's memory and not add much to production cost.
Interesting I have not had any of the problems you mention. Time will tell but hopefully I wont.
I know CSSpecs' magazines have a good rep which is why I was surprised the other night when I decided to practice in the dark.
Changing magazines should be like playing the guitar...you shouldn't have to look at your hands.
I'm trying to get a video to show what I think is happening... Me and cameras don't get along very well. And I am not a good person for making a video (to many errs and umms).
Basically due to design differences, the loading method needs to be adjusted slightly.
If you notice our front tab is shorter, on the factory mag the front tab contacts the bolt while reloading, this prevents over travel of the magazine. We left our front tab shorter to avoid jams, so it is possible to push the mag to far into the gun while locking it in.
I'll try to get a video of it up tomorrow. It is a little hard to explain without picture/video.
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To my understanding, the rock and lock is to allow extra leverage to compensate the fact you are latching on a closed bolt. Tha requires the top round be pushed downward by the bottom of the bolt.
normally the AR seats a mag om the open bolt.
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As for inserting a loaded mag with the bolt closed, it only requires slamming the mag with the palm of the hand to seat the mag (but you already knew that...).
CS, I might have mentioned this before, but I'll say it again.
I filed (smoothed) both latches on the mags (they chew up easily) as well as broke the sharp edges. This seemed to help.
And I'm still practicing inserting the magazines. They work much better now.
I'll be buying more, since I can fix them with simple file work, and steel doesn't tear like the polymer version does.
Also, I downloaded the pic you posted. I'll blow it up and mod the rifle using the pic as direction.
Thanks for your time.
I have 12 of his magazines, including two bought when he first started selling them.
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Food and culture go together like love & marriage (well, not always these days), like a horse & buggy, like, um, okay, let's start over :
Food and culture go together like bread & butter, like peanut butter & jelly, like tea & scones, like brownies & milk. (Oh, that's better.) We express and share our culture through what we eat, we learn about other cultures through their cuisine. We strengthen our bonds to our own culture as well as to family and friends who surround us each time we cook and serve a traditional food or meal. What ingredients we use, what dishes we prepare, how it is served. All of this and more tie us to a culture whether or not we still feel an emotional link to a particular country, religion or community.
I was raised in a conservative Jewish home in a very non-Jewish, All American community. I grew up caught between the Steak and Potatoes and the Potato Latkes, the Tuna Noodle Casserole and the Gefilte fish, the Apple Pie and the Apple Lokshen Kugel. Between the Thanksgiving meal and the Passover Seder. Between public school and Sunday school.
I am the granddaughter of immigrants, hearty Russian stock coming from a cold land where bodies were sustained with potatoes, cabbage, beets, onions and chicken. The dinner table was filled with hot cabbage soup, kasha varnitchkes and carrot tzimmis, the Holidays found us sitting in front of plates laden with smoked fish and chopped chicken livers, chicken soup with matzoh balls and golden, sweet loaves of Challah. Special Sundays meant cheese blintzes or bagels and lox. And though recipes were adapted to new world ingredients, the dishes my grandmother and then mother prepared were the same, the celebrations and the celebratory meals varying little. I thought little of it, accepting these delicacies with a smile and a hearty appetite, growing to love these simple dishes as the comfort foods of my childhood.
Little did I expect to be laughed at, these near and dear family and cultural culinary traditions mocked! But years after I had been living in France, a friend of mine, Jewish but of North African descent described for me mealtimes prepared by her Russian mother-in-law. "Brown," she exclaimed with distaste. "All of your food is brown. I look across the table at all of the dishes and all I see is brown!"
Ah, yes! One can understand. Her own parents came from a land not of cold and grey, but one of sunshine and fertile land. Her culinary heritage is filled to overflowing with violet eggplants, golden orange pumpkin and carrots, deep green zucchini and bright yellow lemons. Dishes are spiced with saffron and cinnamon, drizzled with honey and flavored with dried fruits and nuts. Though I defended my culinary inheritance with the pride of a scrappy but out-weighed boxer, I could definitely see her point.
But it got me thinking. When I heard her talk about the meals she was putting together for Friday night family dinner or the Passover celebration, I thought to myself, "well, it may not be a traditional holiday dish for Eastern European Jews, but hey, why not? It's symbolic somewhere." And this is how Lamb and Prunes, sweetened with honey and spiced with cinnamon, became my (new) traditional New Year's (sweet) and Passover (sacrificial lamb) fare.
This recipe is based on the one I found in Claudia Roden's The Book of Jewish Food, which is one of my most used and best-loved cookbooks. I just adore meat cooked with fruit, and this dish has become a family favorite, and not just for holidays. Lamb is my favorite meat, both to cook and to eat and Moroccan food is a standard in our home. So this fits in perfectly between the couscous and the other tagines we regularly make.
Agneaux aux Pruneaux : Lamb with Prunes
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
A few tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking
2 – 2 ½ lbs (1.2 kg) boneless lamb, excess fat removed and cut into large cubes
Salt and freshly ground pepper
½ tsp saffron powder or turmeric
1 tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
½ lb (250 g) pitted prunes, or more as desired
Handful (about 2 oz/60 g or more) of blanched whole almonds
2 tsps ground cinnamon
3 Tbs honey
In a large, heavy-bottom pot with a lid, heat the oil and then fry the chopped onion until it starts to soften and become translucent. Add the chopped garlic and continue to fry until the onion and garlic are soft.
Add the cubes of lamb and fry, tossing to guarantee even browning, until the chunks are lightly browned all over.
Add the saffron, ginger and nutmeg, salt and pepper generously.
Add enough water to cover the meat, stir well, and bring up just to the boil. Turn down the heat, cover the pot almost completely and allow to simmer for 1 hour 20 minutes. The meat should be tender. Check every now and then, adding water as needed (remember, if too much water boils away, there will be no delicious sauce! You can always thicken it up a bit at the end of the cooking.).
At the end of the 1 hour 20 minutes, add the prunes, almonds, cinnamon and the honey, stir and continue simmering for another 15 – 20 minutes. Taste and add more freshly ground black pepper to balance the sweetness, if desired.
Serve hot over couscous grains. This may even make enough for two meals. Yum!
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Left wing Brett Sterling will be in the starting lineup for the PlanetUSA team while center Jason Krog and defenseman Joel Kwiatkowski will skate for the Canadian squad in tonight's 2008 AHL All-Star Game, marking the second straight season the Wolves are sending three players to the mid-season event.
--- Jason Krog: Registered two goals and an assist in Saturday's win over Grand Rapids, his eighth game this season with three or more points ... Leads the AHL with 64 points at the All-Star break, ranks second with 42 assists and is tied for fifth with 22 goals in 44 games ... Accrued 144 points (48G, 96A) in 88 games in a Wolves uniform which ranks 13th on the team's all-time scoring list
--- Joel Kwiatkowski: Leads AHL defensemen with 13 goals and shares third among
league blueliners with 34 points in 42 games ... Recorded a goal and an assist on Saturday, his seventh multi-point game of the season ... Paces the squad with a +17 plus/minus rating
--- Darren Haydar: Collected two points (G, A) on Saturday after being held to two points (G, A) in his previous six tilts ... Notched 23 points (8G, 15A) in 17 games with the Wolves this season, an average of 1.35 per contest, fourth-most among active AHL players with two or more games played ... Ranks 12th in franchise history with 145 points (49G, 96A) in 90 career regular-season matchups with Chicago
--- Kevin Doell: Netted a short-handed goal and an assist in two games with the
Wolves last week after being reassigned by the Atlanta Thrashers ... Made his NHL debut with Atlanta, posting an assist and four penalty minutes in eight games from Jan. 4 to 18 ... Tallied eight goals - seven of which have come on the road - and 16 points in 35 games with Chicago this season.
--- Brett Sterling: Racked up five points (2G, 3A) in the last three games, which includes matching a season-high with two assists on Sunday ... Ranks fourth in the AHL with 23 goals and third on the team with 41 points in 36 games ... Recorded three points (G, 2A) in 11 games with the Atlanta Thrashers this season during his NHL debut ... Ranks seventh in team history with 78 goals in 113 games in two seasons
--- Brian Fahey: Dished out an assist and posted a +3 plus/minus rating on Saturday ... Shares second among team defensemen with 10 goals and ranks third with 21 points in 44 games
--- Jesse Schultz: Ranks second on the team with 27 assists and 42 points - tied for 12th in the AHL - in 44 contests ... Shares third on Chicago with 15 goals, 11 of which have been recorded on the road
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--- The Wolves' 31 wins through 44 games leads the Western Conference and ranks second in the AHL.
--- Chicago's .716 winning percentage leads the West Division while its 63 points ranks second to Rockford (66), which has played four more games.
--- The Wolves and IceHogs face off for the sixth time this season at the Allstate Arena on Sat., Feb. 2, at 7 p.m.; Chicago leads the season series with three wins, all of which have been recorded on home ice.
--- Chicago leads the AHL with 172 goals and an average of 3.91 markers per game through 44 matchups; the squad has netted at least four goals in 28 tilts.
--- Sixty-five of Chicago's 172 goals this season (38.0 percent) have been recorded on the power play; the Wolves rank second in the AHL on the man advantage at 22.5 percent (65 of 289).
--- Saturday's game marked the 18th time this season the Wolves held their opponent to two or fewer goals (17-0-1-0).
--- Linemates Jason Krog (1.45), Darren Haydar (1.35) and Brett Sterling (1.14)
are all averaging over a point per game this season.
The Wolves wives will be selling autographed Valentine's Day pucks during home games on Sat, Feb. 2; Sat., Feb. 9; Sun., Feb. 10; Wed., Feb. 13; Wed., Feb. 20 and Sun. Feb. 24. The specially wrapped pucks, which hold candy and are autographed by a surprise Wolves player, can be purchased for $10. Fans who buy a puck that has the Wolves player's name signed in gold will have the chance to meet that player after the game.
Sat., Jan. 26
Chicago 5, (at) Grand Rapids 3
--- Down 3-2 late in the second period, Chicago tallied three straight times to earn a 5-3 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins at Van Andel Arena
--- Center Jason Krog collected two goals and an assist, while forwards Darren Haydar (G, A) and Brett Sterling (2A) and defenseman Joel Kwiatkowski (G, A) also collected multiple points
--- Netminder Ondrej Pavelec notched 29 saves
Fri., Jan. 25
(at) Rockford 4, Chicago 3
--- The Wolves came back from a 2-0 second-period deficit before falling, 4-3, against the Rockford IceHogs at the Rockford MetroCentre
--- Defenseman Nathan Oystrick netted a goal and an assist to pace the offense
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CHURUBUSCO — History is being recreated for the Churubusco Main Street Project in the form of a Popcorn Stand Mural that is now finished by students of Churubusco High School.
Art students Gretchen Meinzen, Morgan Beverly, Kayleen Mitchell, Gabby Jones, Savannah LeFever and Sydney Hunsberger worked for over a month on the black and white mural of Clarence and Fern Brumbaugh's popcorn stand that sat on the corner of Main and Whitley streets in Churubusco from 1929 to 1942.
Chuck Jones and Chuck Mathieu, co-curators of the Churubusco History Center, along with Frank Kessler, Churubusco Town Council president and member of the Churubusco Main Street Project, were responsible for getting the project started.
"The mural will be placed on the northwest corner of the Lucky Lady building at the corner of Main and Whitley streets where the popcorn stand originally sat," said Jones.
Under the tutelage of CHS art teacher Shanna Fleetwood, the students, all juniors except Meinzen (a senior), studied the original photo of the popcorn stand with several children eating popcorn while Brumbaugh served them.
Meinzen, who will study art at the University of Saint Francis in the fall, is excited about her part in history.
"This is a big deal to have painted this mural," said Meinzen. I've never had anything like this happen to me, at least not this big. I've had pieces on display at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, but this is going up permanently. This is exciting."
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A 23-year-old Aiken man was detained for disorderly conduct for creating a disturbance after he found out his vehicle had been repossessed, according to the Aiken Department of Public Safety.
The man was discharged from the Aurora Pavilion on Thursday and became irate when he discovered his vehicle had been repossessed, according to the report. He reportedly yelled at and threatened staff inside the facility.
The man told officers he was "stressed out" and didn't want to leave, according to the report. After officers told him to leave, the man allegedly began to use profanity.
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October 2013
It's been nearly three decades and just as many majors, but Cynthia Stanley finally has it all figured out. You might say she finally saw the light … which isn't all that surprising given she has spent the past 19 years working at the Warren-based General Electric lamp plant.
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the next year, Stanley decided it was time to ramp up her higher educational pursuits.
"I came back (to Kent State University at Trumbull) in 2009 with the idea of pursuing an associate's degree in criminal justice," said Stanley, "but then I became more involved with scheduling, production, inventory and things of that nature at the plant, and thought that maybe business administration would make more sense.
"And after the news came out, I knew I couldn't stop at an associate's (degree)," continued Stanley. "The only way I'm going to get where I really want to be, to get further than where I am now, and to one day hold a management position, is by earning a bachelor's degree."
Despite the soon-to-be shuttering of the Warren plant, Stanley, who has taken advantage of the GE tuition reimbursement program to fund her education, will be able to continue her pursuit of that bachelor's degree thanks to a transfer to the GE distribution center in Ravenna.
"The closing of the plant, and soon having to drive further to work, doesn't make for the easiest schedule," Stanley said, "but having the flexibility of evening and online classes (at Kent State Trumbull), has been something that's allowed me to continue my education.
"But, if I had to make a choice between the two, I'd have to take in-person over anything else. I really enjoy the interaction and real-life stories that come from being in the same room with other students. It really adds another layer to your learning and has been very valuable to me. The asking of questions by others and hearing answers to things you might not have otherwise thought about. I guess I'm just a classroom kind of girl."
The coming new year will not only provide a workplace-related change of scenery for Stanley, but will also mark the halfway point in her educational journey, as the 1984 graduate of McDonald High School will receive her associate's degree in applied business this December.
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This year's election for two seats on the Waitsfield Select Board is an opportunity to retain the current chair and vice chair, Sal and Charlie. I would like to show them some appreciation for endless hours seeing to Waitsfield's affairs. Voting to keep them for another term will help solidify the current approach to town management that is clearly bearing fruit. Taxes have been stable for quite a while, infrastructure projects are getting done, new projects are being carefully considered and we have ended a number of long-standing lawsuits. Current board members have good skills and a variety of opinions. Despite long and sometimes difficult debates, the members show a great deal of respect for each other's points of view and generally come to agreement on most issues. It is a system that works and it's because of these two people being on the board. If it isn't broke, don't fix it.
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District Two Commissioner Chap Nelson has held the position for approximately two and a half years. He came on board after the former commissioner, David Gault, gave up his seat to run for state representative.
Nelson qualified for the position without opposition in 2010 and was sworn into office shortly thereafter. Due to health concerns, however, he decided to bow out of politics. Jonathan Pitts, who defeated Gault in the July Democratic primary, will be representing District Two for the next four years.
District Four Commissioner Bert Liston was defeated in the November General Election by Daylon Martin. Liston, who had represented the district for eight years as a Democrat, qualified as a Republican for the 2012 contest.
Chairman Preston Hawkins prevailed over challenger Chuck Baker in the November election. District One Commissioner Larry Childs and District Three Commissioner Tommy Robinson were unopposed.
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Lily Tomlin to sock it to Ann Arbor for June 14 showWritten by Vicki L. Kroll | | email@example.com
It's not every day that the party to whom you are speaking is Lily Tomlin.
One ringy-dingy and she was on the line.
The comic reminisced about character building, which began when she was growing up in Detroit.
"In the old apartment, there were so many different kinds of people. Some were very educated, and some were totally not educated. Some were really political; some were radical, conservative, apolitical. It's dazzling when you get to be with and get to see a lot of really disparate humanity," she said.
"I was mad to get inside every apartment. I used to say I played the room; whatever they were doing, I threw myself right into it so I wouldn't seem out of place."
Listening to Tomlin talk is like eating cotton candy — sweetly addictive. That fast-paced patter hints at the speed of her creative mind.
"We all shared the same backyard, so there was a lot of community there, too. And I was forever putting on a show and imitating the neighbors and my family," she said during a call from her Los Angeles home.
"I'd imitate my father coming home from drinking on the weekend and not be able to hang up his clothes and make them stay on the hanger," she recalled. "I would add magic to my show. I would dance the ballet. I would tell jokes I saw on television. I would wear my mother's robe like an evening dress. … It was just a mélange of all that."
She laughed and added, "Detroit is my touchstone; it's where I got so much of whatever it is I am."
What isn't Tomlin? The comedic legend is known for an array of characters — Ernestine, the snooty, snorting telephone operator; Edith Ann, the precocious 5-year-old in the giant rocking chair; Lucille the rubber freak; Trudy, the bag lady. She's also a Grammy Award winner for her comedy album, "This Is a Recording," a two-time Tony Award winner for "The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe" and a lifetime achievement honor. As an actress she received an Oscar nomination for her supporting role in "Nashville" and starred in "9 to 5," "The Incredible Shrinking Woman," "All of Me" and "A Prairie Home Companion." She's a six-time Emmy Award recipient whose television work includes "The Magic School Bus," "Murphy Brown," "The West Wing" and "Malibu Country."
Millions met Tomlin in 1969 when she joined the cast of "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In."
"I didn't go in until the third season. The show was a huge hit," she said.
No pressure.
"When I took Ernestine to the show, I had never seen her on tape; I'd only done her in my act, so it was the first time I got to dress her," Tomlin said.
"I go into the costume room and Ernestine's outfit was almost hanging there! It was providential," she said. "First, I see this '40s blouse with puffy sleeves, a nice simple, white business-like blouse. Then that salmon skirt was there and big black patent-leather belt."
Ernestine was at the switchboard in October, but the show didn't air until December, Tomlin said.
"That night [the show] went on the air and I tell you, on Tuesday morning, she was a star. It was phenomenal. … She's still immensely popular in that age group that's ever been exposed to 'Laugh-In.' "
Tomlin will bring Ernestine and others to an 8 p.m. June 14 performance at the University of Michigan's Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor. Tickets range from $35 to $55. The show is part of the Ann Arbor Summer Festival, A2SF.org.
"It's my form of stand-up, like on my back porch except I don't do magic tricks anymore — although I could," she joked. "It's character-driven; it's very informal. And I use video to sort of satirize myself and to give some comedic history about the character."
Soon she will revisit the past and team up with "9 to 5" co-star Jane Fonda for a Netflix comedy, "Grace and Frankie," set for release in 2015.
"The starting date is getting closer and closer, so you get more and more nervous because you have so many choices to make about your character," Tomlin said. "I start thinking: How am I going to embody Frankie? How can I make her unique? How can I make her just the right melding of stuff?"
Finding the right mix in love hasn't been a problem since she met writer Jane Wagner in 1971; the two married last year.
The recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor would love to return to Broadway.
"I've spent all the years after ['The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe'] trying to get [Wagner] to write a new play. Some writers are compulsive; they just have to write. Jane doesn't have that problem," Tomlin said and laughed.
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Kustom proudly introduces the second generation of High Voltage (HV™) hybrid tube amplifiers. In addition to newly tweaked circuitry, the HVs now feature a unique, rounded cabinet edge, new handle and control knob designs, new grill cloth, vents and piping, as well as the classic, vintage Kustom logo.
The new HV30 utilizes 30 watts of output power and one 12-inch Celestion™ speaker to generate tight, high-volume tube tone with total control. But the heart of the amp is its 12AX7 tube preamp. To maximize the tube's distinctive audio characteristics and dynamic range, the HV preamp circuit operates at higher voltage levels. The resulting tone is rich, dynamic and loaded with harmonic content.
The HV30 offers a two-channel layout, each with Gain and Master Volume controls. This Dual Master system provides natural tube overdrive and compression on both channels and it's great for dialing in medium-gain tones with ease. But when you're ready for gain, stand back, because this amp brings it with a vengeance. From singing lead tones to heavy grinding rhythms, it's all inside.
And when you crank the HV Master Volume controls, Kustom's exclusive Organic Clipping™ power amp circuit reacts like an all-tube amp, generating lower order, musical harmonics and natural clipping characteristics. It's the classic power amp "growl" that guitarists know and love, with a smooth transition from clean to grind.
Tone controls consist of passive Bass, Middle and Treble controls on both channels that are the same specification as those found on Kustom's award-winning, all-tube Coupe® amplifiers.
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40 Foods with Superpowers
By: Adam Baer
- Overview
- Alaskan King Crab
- Dried Plums
- Bok Choy
- Oysters
- Bananas
- Kiwis
- Broccoli
- Spinach
- Leeks
- Artichokes
- Tea/Green Tea
- Chili Peppers
- Ginger
- Blueberries
- Cinnamon
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tomatoes
- Figs
- Mushrooms
- Pomegranates
- Quinoa
- Grass-Fed Beef
- Nonfat Ricotta
- Tofu
- Lentils
- Eggs
- Greek-Style Yogurt
- Quorn
- Chocolate Milk
- Wild Salmon
- Pineapples
- Olive Oil
- Bing Cherries
- Dark Chocolate
- Turmeric
- Wild Fatty Fish
- Flaxseed
- Almonds
- Apples
- Whole Grains
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Marina is a third party service that searches the catalogs of all the public libraries in Maryland. If you owe fines or overdue materials on your library account you will be prevented from accessing Marina. Very occasionally Marina will experience technical difficulties that prevent access to the system. You may still place an Interlibrary loan remotely by calling the Information Desk of any branch or by filling out the forms below:
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- Full-grain leather foot
- 8" Shaft height
- Camo print shaft
- Diamond cut pull straps for easy wear
- Deep scallop
- Saddle vamp
- J-Flex Flexible Comfort System
- Removable orthotic insert
- Single stitched welt
- J29 Fashion round toe
- Rubber outsole
The Justin Gypsy Cowgirl Collection features boots with attitude that are made to work. The 8" shaft features a deep scallop that gives this boot a great fit for almost everyone. The black rubber outsole has a defined heel and a non-aggressive tread pattern, great for riding. The perforated saddle vamp looks great and it provides durability over the arch of the boots. The J-FLEX Flexible Comfort System will make these boots feel like they were broke in for you and it helps generate return energy for all day comfort.
Style(s): L9913
Product Reviews for Justin Women's 8" Gypsy Cowgirl Boots
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- Comfortable
- Durable
- Well Made
- Color not true to picture
Best Uses
- Casual Wear
- Great outdoors boot
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love the boot, very comfortable. was a little disappointed with the color. The pink is much brighter in person, I love the color in the picture better
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Justin Boots has set the standard for boots of the west making some of the most durable and comfortable men's, women's and kids' boots around. You can count on Justin for great western, casual and original work boots. With the finest leathers and the latest styles in western boots, Justin will always supply the best. Every pair of Justin Boots ever made is built with care and represents the hard work and dependability that won the west. In 130 years of existence men, women and children have been wearing the Justin Boots as a salute to independence and reliability. These boots are for the cowboy and cowgirl in all of us.
With unique styles like the Stampede, George Strait, Ropers and Westerns, Justin Boots continues to lead the way in boot making. The Justin Boots heritage continues to innovate with modern technology like their patented Grip-on-Demand, J-Flex Comfort System and JST while keeping the Justin Boots mystique. So whether you are a Bent Rail fan or a Tekno Crepe fan, you are guaranteed to find the right western boot for you. Check out our selection of Justin Boots and fall in love today.


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Left Handed St. Annes Interior Entrance Lever for Schlage F58 Single Cylinder Handlesets (Includes Interior Deadbolt Thumbturn)
- This is the interior set only and is used in conjunction with Schlage exterior F58 handlesets only (NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SCHLAGE FA358 ACCENTS SERIES HANDLESETS!)
- The deadbolt is thrown or retracted by a key on the exterior F58 trim and by a thumb turn on the interior F59 trim.
- Bolt automatically deadlocks when it is fully thrown.
- Includes the Standard Georgian Style Rose (pictured)
- Exposed Screws on this Interior Pack
- Only for Left handed applications
- Wrought Brass Interior Trim
- Lifetime Limited Mechanical and Finish Warranty
- Large inside thumb turn (same as the Schlage B60 Deadbolt thumbturn) for easy operation
- Lever Length: 4-7/8"
- Rose Diameter: 2-3/4"
- Projection: 2-1/2"
- Faceplates (Part 12-326): Supplied with 1/4" Round Corner, Square Corner and Drive-In Faceplates
- Strike Plates (Part 10-269): Supplied with a Round Corner Deadbolt Strike (10-116), Square Corner Full Lip Strike Plate (10-026) and Round Corner Full Lip Strike Plate (10-027) with Dimensions of 2-1/4" x 1-5/8"
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- Schlage F59STA620LH
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- Schlage F59STA622LH*
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- Schlage F59STA613LH
Oil Rubbed Bronze
- Schlage F59STA605LH
Polished Brass
- Schlage F59STA625LH
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- Schlage F59STA626LH
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- Schlage F59STA619LH
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Welcome to the Confucius Institute at the University of Newcastle.
On the eve of the Asian Century, the Confucius Institute is working to strengthen the vital links between Australia and China – the fastest growing economy in the world. As part of the University's International and Advancement Division, the Confucius Institute plays a major role in developing the University's capacity, and that of its stakeholder's and its communities', to effectively engage with the Asian Century.
Working with our business, government, educational and community partners to develop Australia's knowledge and understanding of China, the Confucius Institute is focused on strengthening our educational and cultural exchange and cooperation with China and enhancing our institutional and research links to Asia.


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Academic Support
Every college student is different; therefore, your educational experience will be unique. At Clearwater Christian College, faculty members are willing to meet with you at any time during office hours or by special appointments. CCC offers several academic opportunities for you to reach your fullest potential; not only if you need help, but also if you are excelling in your studies. In addition to the Alpha Chi tutoring organization on campus, specialized study skills courses are offered at no charge.
Above all, the faculty and staff of CCC are interested in helping you reach your fullest academic and spiritual potential. One of the benefits of Clearwater Christian College is the balanced combination of quality academics and sincere Christianity.
Campus Security
As a parent
, your main concern is the safety of your student. At Clearwater Christian College, it is our desire to provide an atmosphere that is safe and secure, as well as comfortable for students. The campus, located on a small peninsula with limited and monitored access, has a security force working to protect the safety of all students. A 24/7 manned security station is located at the entrance to the College-there is only one way on to campus; therefore, entry and exit is secure and monitored.
With the added safety of surveillance cameras throughout the campus and well-lighted common areas, our armed security staff makes rounds every 4 hours, checking to see that all areas are secure. The head of security, with law enforcement experience, is dedicated to making Clearwater Christian College as safe as possible.
As a student
, you can rest assured that your person and belongings will be safe and secure in your dorm. Each men's dorm is equipped with a lock that requires an entrance code. Unique codes are given to the residents of the room and they are not to be shared with anyone outside the dorm. Also, the ladies' units are locked with a key that is given to each resident (four rooms per unit). As in any situation where young people are living in close quarters, please be aware of your possessions and make wise choices about what items to bring to college.
In accordance to government requirements
, the College provides an
Annual Security Report
online for all interested persons. This report outlines required procedures and past reports of crime on our campus. It has also posted its current
Fire Policy
for those interested as well.
The Florida Legislature has passed a law (as an amendment to the Ryce Act dealing with sexual predators and offenders) that requires Florida educational institutions, both private and public, to include sex offender registry information in new student and employee orientation and on the institutions website. The web site can be located at
. Their toll free number is: 1-888-357-7332. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this law, please contact CCC Security at 727-726-1153 ext. 216.
Computer Services
In today's computer-friendly world, you have come to expect certain technological advancements in an institution of higher learning. Clearwater Christian College strives to be on the cutting edge of current market trends and computer technology.
Wireless internet (Windows and Mac compatible) protected by Hedgebuilders filtering is available in all buildings and common areas on campus. If you want to email your family from the middle of the soccer field, you can do so! CCC also offers a portal that can be accessed from anywhere in the world. Through this intuitive portal, you can access general information, online class schedules, email, documentation, and school calendars.
Before you arrive at Clearwater, please download an anti-virus program (CCC recommends
) and an anti-malware program (CCC recommends
) for your PC. Microsoft Office (Mac and Windows compatible) is offered by and accessible through the college for free.
While Dell and Apple computers are preferred, most newer computers of any major brand will work well on our network.
Disability Services
In a constant effort to adhere to Romans 12:10 which states, "
Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another
;" Clearwater Christian College has taken steps to ensure that all classes and campus buildings are accessible and manageable for physically and academically challenged students. We strive to meet the needs of all our students and make sure that they are receiving the best education possible.
For more information on helps for academic or physical disabilities, click on the following link:
Disability Support Services
Emergency Preparedness
The motto of the Environmental, Health and Safety Committee (EHSC) at Clearwater Christian College could be "Fundamental principles played out in specific situations." Due to the nature of an unexpected emergency, specific events cannot be foreseen, but the fundamental principles established by CCC apply in each emergency situation.
In the event of weather emergencies such as hurricanes or flooding, CCC has specific evacuation and protection programs designed with you in mind. The Chief of Security monitors inclement weather and potential severe storm warnings 24/7 in order to stay abreast of current weather conditions and take any action necessary. If a weather emergency does not merit evacuation according to governmental agencies, no evacuation will be ordered, but you will remain safe in your dorm. Should we decide to evacuate campus, an order will be announced to the student body publically and on the landing page of the CCC website. If internet connection to the main website is lost, information will be posted on an alternate, remote website that is directly linked to the main page. All decisions to evacuate campus are made with student safety in mind; information for a safe return will be made available as soon as possible.
In the event of a non-weather related emergency, the college has developed a First Alert text message warning system. Students, staff, and faculty will be notified immediately of the situation and will be given direction on how to respond. While it is difficult to plan against the irrational, we have taken the necessary steps to put warning systems, reliable security, and preventative measures into place.
Food Services
"Is the food good?" is an inevitable question on your mind. You will love the food at Clearwater Christian College! Prepared fresh for every meal, the hot food bar offers scrumptious choices for even the pickiest of eaters.
A cereal, peanut butter and jelly, and toast bar is always available. Flexible cafeteria hours have been crafted with student schedules in mind. In an attempt to service all students, the cafeteria is open approximately nine hours during the day.
Meal plans for resident students are purchased for 20 meals per week; commuting students may purchase a 5 meal plan or a block plan. When you enter Cathcart Dining Hall, you will swipe your card and pass through the meal line. All meals are served as all-you-can-eat. Choose from a salad bar, a hot food bar, a deli bar, a cereal bar, a soup bar, and much, much more!
I chose CCC because I was looking for a Christian College that had a Pre-med program. My older brother is a CCC student, and as I looked into it more, I knew it was where I needed to be. So far I have really enjoyed my science classes! The teachers are great and I have really enjoyed being here. The environment is very family-like. I'm also involved in my Greek and enjoy doing things for the community with my fellow members.
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Many would-be entrepreneurs are fascinated by the success, power, money and fame associated with running your own successful businesses like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg. Unfortunately, more than 90% of start-ups end in failure leaving the founders disillusioned.
There is no guarantee that a start up will be successful, no matter how much preparation and hard much work you put in. However, understanding the entrepreneurship process, thinking through the big issues, and clarifying your goals up-front can help to improve the odds of success, or allow you to evaluate the possible opportunity cost and identify whether you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur.
This entrepreneurship lecture series has four modules lasting total of 6- 8 hours in class lecture and interactive discussion allowing participants to ask specific questions.
Module 1: Think, Clarify, and Jump
This module cover the issues such as Entrepreneurship Model, process for starting a new business, clarifying the goals as well as making the critical decision to start a new business.
Module 2: Set the Right Strategy
Setting Strategy requires integrating various ideas, business models, resources and talent together for a blue print. This module will cover business model, why strategy and how to define it, profitability and growth model, risk and risk management, writing a business plan as well how to obtain feedback for your strategy and plan.
Module 3: Execute the Strategy
Business success is 10% Strategy and 90% execution. This holds true for most start-ups. Strong execution relies on tactics, managerial savvy, and discipline. It is more than just showmanship and promotion of ideas. Many great ideas never make it because the execution is not done properly. This module covers key elements of execution, having the right resources and relationship, building organization structure and team as well as the roles and change roles of entrepreneurs over time.
Module 4: Raising Capital and Summary of Entrepreneurship
Cash is king. Cash flow, rather than profit, is the life blood of any start up. This module will provide various fund raising strategies and options, how to pitch to VC to secure funding, and calculating the valuation of start ups. Finally, we will summarize the entire series by looking at Organizational Growth Model and Assessment, success factors for entrepreneurship
Yi Ping (Y.P.) Chan is a principal at Chanden Inc. which focusses on investment and business advisory services primarily in Greater China and the United States. Y.P. has over 20 years of experience in business turnaround and restructuring, entrepreneurship, venture capital, JV and acquisitions in USA, Greater China, Japan and Korea. He has management experience in running companies that range from start-ups to a small public company listed on the American Stock Exchange.
Y.P. obtained both his MBA and MSEE degrees from Columbia University. He was a member of the Young Entrepreneurs' Organization, serving as a board member of the Hong Kong chapter in 2002 and 2003. He also served as a development advisor and associate for the Global Chinese Business Initiative at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania from 1998 to 2001. He was an Advisory Board Member of The Global Business Center at the University of Washington Foster School of Business in 2011.
More information can be found at www.linkedin.com/in/ychan94
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