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Off Piste (literally meaning off-track) 4WD Tours is a one day touring experience that holistically showcase the captivating elements of the Fleurieu Peninsula by bringing compelling stories to life in an exciting and inspiring day's journey.The adventure product introduces a personal South Australian experience that unlocks hidden and treasured landscapes and provides access to native bush tracks to encourage enchanting wildlife encounters. Visitors will embark on value added food and wine offerings during stop offs, which will include meeting with local producers and visiting hard-to-reach and generally unknown locations via thrilling off-road travel revealing the timeless beauty of the Fleurieu Peninsula.Upon request, tours can link up with a range of other activities like camel riding, bi-plane and helicopter joy flights, hot air ballooning, sailing, food and wine tasting, wildlife night spotlighting, walking tours and visits to local farmers' markets, cheese companies, fruit farms and more.Tours can be tailored to suit individual or corporate needs.
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The full day tour departs central Adelaide every morning showcasing the best of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Explore the region's hidden beauty like no other tour getting away from the crowds discovering secret locations right off the beaten track. Visit the world famous McLaren Vale, for its entertaining winery cellar doors where visitors can sample wine directly from the barrel and access thrilling 4WD-only tracks for stunning vistas visitors can't see any other way. A full day packed with a delicious, gourmet-catered lunch by award wining, McLaren Vale restaurant Salopian Inn at one of Off Piste 4WD Tour's stunning and exclusive locations high on a cliff top overlooking the southern ocean. Enjoy regional craft beers and wines amongst unforgettable scenery while being enchanted by amazing wildlife - the ways locals see it.
Fleurieu Peninsula
8 Hours
Mon 8:30-18:00
Tue 8:30-18:00
Wed 8:30-18:00
Thu 8:30-18:00
Fri 8:30-18:00
Sat 8:30-18:00
Sun 8:30-18:00
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Our half day tour is perfect for the domestic and international time-poor visitor, or business traveller with a half day to spare before a flight home or onto your next Aussie adventure. Off Piste 4WD half day tour is that perfect outing to fill the gap and squeeze in some adventure by visiting some of the Fleurieu Peninsula's incredible attractions. The half day tour ventures off-piste (road) via a range of thrilling four wheel drive tracks through stunning Aussie bushland, visiting a range of iconic features along the way, with the chance to see native wildlife.The tour will visit some winery cellar doors, key geological sites and the rare chance take a drive on Silversands beach metres away from the breaking waves of the Gulf St Vincent. We make our way up the Willunga Hills to a stunning viewpoint right over the region for afternoon canapes with local bubbles, handcraft beer, red and white wines. This is a wonderful chance to take it all in before returning to Adelaide.
McLaren Vale
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Mon 8:30-13:00
Tue 8:30-13:00
Wed 8:30-13:00
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Over the Top is the ultimate Fleurieu Peninsula four wheel drive tour which is tailored for an inspiring and highly personalised experience. It is ideal for corporate groups, friends or couples seeking an adventurous and thrilling day out. The premium tour journeys to secluded spots where other operators do not venture, eliminating the chance of interruption and offering an exclusive, holistic day's adventure. The premium tour is a fully flexible adventure that aspires to your needs. We work together with you to literally map out the perfect day highlighting the region's unknown, rarely visited locations, getting underneath the fabric of the region like the locals do. Over The Top runs daily, and picks up from central Adelaide hotels, Glenelg hotels, and then McLaren Vale accommodation. The tour returns to central Adelaide approximately 6pm. The tour can include lunch at one of McLaren Vale's stunning restaurants or fully cater for a beautiful gourmet picnic hamper or sit down lunch in the sun, tucked away amongst a bush landscape looking over the Southern Ocean. Off Piste 4WD Tours brings luxury and adventure together for that ultimate day out.
9 Hours
Mon 9:00-18:00
Tue 9:00-18:00
Wed 9:00-18:00
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Fri 9:00-18:00
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Off Piste 4WD Tours and McLaren Vale award winning restaurant, The Salopian Inn have joined forces offering an irresistible one day four wheel drive food adventure. The exclusive Fork and Grape Tour takes you on a day's exploration of all the senses.Journey where others, don't visiting the hidden and unknown beauty of Fleurieu Peninsula's cherished region, McLaren Vale while surrendering to Karena Armstrong's five-course Chef's Selection food sensation.Unlike a standard McLaren Vale wine tour, Off Piste 4WD Tours ventures through a range of superb off-road tracks getting off the beaten track and visiting a range of must see iconic features along the way that others cannot reach.The tour makes its way to a refreshment stop exclusive to Off Piste 4WD Tours at generally unknown locations right away from the crowds. Chefs work hard to locally source produce of the finest quality with extremely low food miles. Sample local handmade cheeses with local wines and craft beers while taking in the incredible scenery overlooking the Southern Vales.
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Mon 9:30-16:30
Tue 9:30-16:30
Wed 9:30-16:30
Thu 9:30-16:30
Fri 9:30-16:30
Sat 9:30-16:30
Sun 9:30-16:30
Off Piste 4WD Tours decided a beer adventure through the Fleurieu Peninsula's hailed breweries is long over due. Enjoy the Craft Beer Adventure Tour with your guide Ben, who takes you behind the scenes offering a rustic, home-grown insight into this intriguing region that makes damn good beer.Fully equipped for hen's and buck's shows, grab your buddies, work colleagues, neighbours, grandparents and check out some of the countries finest ales and lagers direct at the brewery. The tour includes an incredible late lunch of T-bone steak, Berkshire pork buns, Kingfish sashimi and other incredible beer-friendly dishes prepared by award-winning head chef, Karena Armstrong at the Salopian Inn Restaurant, McLaren Vale. Disappointment is unheard of. The Fleurieu Peninsula boasts four 'must see' breweries making it the perfect occasion for everyone to experience beer and adventure all in one awesome, fun-filled day out.
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Tue 9:00-17:00
Wed 9:00-17:00
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Heading to Kangaroo Island? Fit in an unforgettable adventure on your way and discover the magic of the Fleurieu Peninsula and the world famous McLaren Vale, home of South Australia's best food and wine!The Road to KI Adventure tour offers visitors the chance to discover the highlights and secret locations of the region via off-road action with Off Piste 4WD Tours. The tour generally follows the Ultimate 4WD Adventure tour route but finishes at Cape Jervis for the 3pm Sealink ferry across to the beautiful Kangaroo Island.Picking up in central Adelaide, experience a stunning beach drive; visit a couple of McLaren Vale's quirky winery cellar doors while getting away from the crowds and behind the scenes. Explore secret and unknown locations via a range of thrilling off-road tracks through local knowledge. Be treated to handmade canapés with morning refreshments overlooking the magnificent southern vales accessed only by off-road and exclusive to Off Piste 4WD Tours. A wonderful day packed with gourmet food, beer and wine, adventure and unforgettable wildlife before arriving in Australia's very own 'Galapagos'.
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Off Piste 4WD Tours has created a wildly unique off-road winery tour like no other. Through years of local knowledge and cherry picking the highlights of the region, Ben, your guide invites you to come and experience the magical hidden gems that McLaren Vale has to offer.Journey off-road and behind the scenes visiting local wonders that include 100-year old vineyards. With a glass in hand, hear about their story from the growers themselves and most importantly, taste what the vines and 'terrior' produce. Have the chance to fully harass a winemaker and gain the true understanding what it takes to make perfect plonk. Sample wine from time-aged French barrels. The tour treks between 'The Vale's' quirky cellar doors via unknown 4WD tracks where others don't journey giving you and your friends a unique day out.Be the first to visit a privately-owned 120 year old underground stone cellar and sample local reds from treasured, boutique vineyards that only produce four tonnes of sort-after fruit per year. Journey off-road to stunning vistas right across the southern vales with a glass of local bubbles watching the summer sun slowly disappear into the Gulf of Vincent where Matthew Flinders once sailed.
A joint collaboration between Benjamin Neville, owner and operator of Off Piste 4WD Tours and Craig Wickham, owner and operator of Exceptional Kangaroo Island have worked hard to bring a cross-regional, looped four-day touring experience. Enjoy the authentic adventure, diversity and flavours of the Fleurieu for the first two days, then to immerse yourself in the enchanting wildlife encounters, dramatic landscapes and timeless coastlines of Kangaroo Island - locally known as, KI.Picking up from Adelaide, this incredibly unique tour offers keen adventurers to experience the breathtaking hidden gem locations that are not offered on any other tours. Exclusivity is key, allowing visitors to be amazed by unforgettable outdoor lunches on coastal cliff tops, thrilling gorges and deep within sublime bush environments. With entry into many of the protected State's treasured national parks the four-day journey will tour through an intriguing array of timeless vistas that will stay with you forever.After four fantastic days visitors are personally dropped off at the island's airport where a short fight with REX airlines returns you to Adelaide airport. A private chauffeur will be waiting in the baggage hall who will whisk you back to your hotel in exclusive comfort.
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Though the warm weather usually signals a reemergence of boho-hippie prints, we were delighted to see that this season, some of our fashion-forward favorites are taking a different path. Instead of your basic paisley (patchouli is optional), they're opting for aggressively bright and multicultural patterns. These directional dressers are pushing the proverbial patterned-envelope by reaching for batik, ikat, and other tribal-influenced garments in an off-putting, acid-tone palette. Though we are completely smitten with these fresh-feeling designs, the most exciting element of this trend is how our subjects incorporate these splashily colored and eye-catching motifs into their wardrobe: by styling them with tough and punky pieces adorned with studs, grommets, and zippers for a little edge. The look, which we have affectionately christened Tribal Punk, provides the perfect mix for spring and summer: think global bazaar by way of St. Mark's Place!
Before we spotlight the outfits, let us first take a little detour and provide a brief trend tutorial. We initially noticed this combination on the S/S 09 runways of Roberto Cavalli (who is a magician with wild-yet-wearable printed fabrics) and Matthew Williamson (who combined bold patterns with leather paneling, bead embroidery, geometric details, and fluorescent flourishes). The look was inspirational, exuberant, and a little over the top-in a good way! Though this trend will primarily speak to the sort of girl who isn't afraid to make a bold, sophisticated, and eclectic statement, a variation on this vibe can be achieved by just about anyone. Simply add a graphic scarf-like Alexander McQueen's Large Tribal Scarf ($205)-to your favorite biker jacket, or layer a tribal tunic over a pair of liquid leggings, and you're well on your way. After all, it's about achieving a personal and unique mix that is equal parts exotic, tough, and luxurious!
Our tiny lesson complete, it's time to move on to the next level: a master class, in which we dissect how the fashionable elite take these seemingly disparate elements and create an easy-to-wear and cohesive look. While sitting front row at London-designer Charles Anastase's F/W 09 show, Pixie Geldof paired a vintage reptile-print green dress with Religion's Leather Jacket ($421), and copious chain necklaces. Another attendee of Mr. Anastase's presentation was Daisy Lowe, who wore a Vivienne Westwood Red Label confection (Dame Viv is the virtual high priestess of the British punk aesthetic, so it makes sense that the trendsetter would pick this piece!). The in-your-face color and print of Lowe's long dress is the perfect embodiment of the tribal-meets-anarchy trend. Although her selection is from Westwood's F/W 09 collection (Lowe actually wore this exact piece down the catwalk) and is not yet available, we recommend American Apparel's Afrika Printed Long Sleeve Mini Dress ($42) or Nasty Gal Vintage's Galang Playsuit ($62) to get a little globalism going in your day-to-day dressing rotation.
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We travel often with our stroller, and overall it has done well over the past two and a half years. However, the bumper bar has not held up at all. It is extremely fragile and the material easily tears.
Bumper Bar
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Sunnudagur 21 Júní 20155/5
Order the bumper bar for the e3. Came right away and snap in perfectly.
Written by: Allanah
Laugardagur 23 Maí 20155/5
Just what I needed. So good to be able to add and replace parts so my phil and ted just keeps getting better :)
Replacement bumper bay
Written by: Lyn Macleod
Fimmtudagur 14 Maí 20155/5
Bumper bar ordered for daughters buggy that was 'mashed' by an international airline in transit. Service amazing and delivery super prompt.
As well as having the best ever buggy , so good to know spare parts are so readily available
Bar made to Break
Written by: Snydes
Miðvikudagur 06 Maí 20151/5
I bought the navigator about 16 months ago, and the bar has broken twice. It was replaced under warranty the first time, but now that it is 16 months ago I don't think they will replace it for free. It is made out of plastic and breaks really easily.
Terrible replacement.
Written by: L1234
Mánudagur 23 Mars 20151/5
Not like the original bumper bar that comes with the navigator v2. Much cheaper, looser and larger. Extremely soft and cheap foam is used I can see this breaking very easily. I only wish I hadn't lost the original one now.
Plastic snapped when checked at airport.
Written by: vburdine
Sunnudagur 22 Febrúar 20152/5
It is my fault for not removing the removable parts before checking, but my classic stroller came down the conveyor with the bumper bar having been snapped right off on both ends. I guess I'm glad that I can replace the part, but I wasn't super impressed since I thought the bumper bar was intended to act as a roll bar in case the thing tipped with baby inside? I don't know that it would do its job very well.
3 in a year
Written by: PhilTedFanatic
Mánudagur 19 Janúar 20151/5
This will be my 3rd Bumper Bar in 13 months :/ not sure if it's the quality of the bar because everything else on the stroller is pristine but this item isn't seeming to hold up.
Bumper materials are not durable
Written by: lozzii1
Þriðjudagur 11 Nóvember 20141/5
I love my navigaotor but one part of it that I do not like is the bumper. The foam/padding in our bumper bar fell apart after only a month. It is actually just cheap packing styrofoam which breaks very easily. So now our foam is in pieces and the hard steel rod is exposed in parts. They should just make it from the material as per the handle but I guess it's a cost thing. It does annoy me that it is not constructed of a more durable material.
bumper bar
Written by: Connie
Miðvikudagur 29 Október 20145/5
I have no problems with it it was a great asset to my stroller I'll definitely use this again When needed.
bumper bar plastic
Written by: miller family
Fimmtudagur 09 Október 20143/5
I've had the phil and teds double stroller for years. The original bumper broke when the dog saw a rabbit and a fiasco ensued. No one was hurt but bumper bar needed to be replaced. The original was a metal bar and very strong. The new replacement is plastic and doesn't even seem as close to as strong. Will keep u updated to let u know how long it lasts. This why I only gave it 3 stars.
Written by: Leet
Fimmtudagur 18 September 20145/5
Brought bumper bar as I lost my other one very please too see they sell parts very happy with it
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Þriðjudagur 16 September 20145/5
Amazing I brought this a little while ago and it is just perfect
Bumper bar - easy install
Written by: mwm3
Fimmtudagur 21 Ágúst 20145/5
I like the padded cover - I need a replacement pad for my handle!
DOT Stroller
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Sunnudagur 17 Ágúst 20145/5
I live overseas. We travel a lot as a family and I walk daily with my child. This stroller is incredible with bad streets and cobble stone roads. I will highly recommend this to any family that travels more by foot than by car.
Fast & Easy
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Föstudagur 25 Júlí 20145/5
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Alaa Al Aswany
Alaa Al Aswany became a contributing opinion writer for The International New York Times in the fall of 2013. Dr. Al Aswany, born in 1957, originally trained as a dentist, and still has his own dental practice in Cairo. He worked for many years in the building that lent its name to his novel "The Yacoubian Building" (2004), which was published in the United States in 2006 and long-listed for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award that year. It has sold over one million copies worldwide in translation, and was the best-selling novel in the Arab world for over five years. Dr. Al Aswany is also the author of "Chicago" (named by Newsday as the best translated novel of 2006) and "Friendly Fire: Ten Tales of Today's Cairo." His work has been translated into more than 30 languages, and published in more than 100 countries. He speaks Arabic, English, French and Spanish. Dr. Al Aswany has received many international awards, including the Bruno Kreisky Award from Austria and the Grinzane Cavour Prize from Italy. His most recent novel, "The Automobile Club of Egypt," is forthcoming in English.
Dr. Al Aswany was active in the demonstrations that led to the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt in 2011. He is also the author of "On the State of Egypt: What Caused the Revolution."
Traveling While Arab
All too often, I can't get out of an airport without encountering an official who suspects I'm a terrorist.
October 17, 2014, Friday
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Is Egypt Doomed to Autocracy?
Those who say Muslim Arab society is not ready for democracy should recall Europe's 20th-century dictatorships.
September 18, 2014, Thursday
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Egypt's Fondness for Foreigners
Most Egyptians are anything but xenophobic. It's the autocrats who are to blame.
August 15, 2014, Friday
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The Politics of Egypt's Sexual Violence
Religious conservatives and authoritarians use harassment and assault to try to scare women from the public sphere.
July 22, 2014, Tuesday
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Sisi's Choices: Good and Bad
For the moment, Egyptians just want their new president to restore order. But he'll have to achieve more than that.
June 16, 2014, Monday
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May 14, 2014, Wednesday
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Egypt's Enduring Passion for Soccer
The national game is a mirror that reflects the fierce struggle between the ancien régime and the revolution.
April 17, 2014, Thursday
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Egypt's Ancient Snark
The people have long known that their strongest weapon is satire.
March 14, 2014, Friday
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Egypt's Despair, and Its Hope
Young people made the revolution, and they won't be satisfied by either a new Mubarak, or the Muslim Brotherhood.
February 7, 2014, Friday
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Egypt in the Dentist's Chair
All humanity — from the peasant farmer to the society lady to the secret policeman — comes through the dentist's clinic.
December 31, 2013, Tuesday
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By Joseph Spector, Albany Bureau Chief
ALBANY - Some local government leaders say Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed pension-smoothing plan might not be the most fiscally prudent measure.
They just don't see an alternative as they grapple with rising retirement costs.
"You're trying to find anything to help you through this," Rockland County Executive Scott Vanderhoef said.
In his budget address Jan. 22, Cuomo proposed a Stable Rate Pension Contribution Option. It would allow local governments and schools to realize expected pension savings in the coming years rather than wait decades for the cost breaks.
Local governments and state lawmakers are now debating whether the plan is worth adopting into law. It would also need to be approved by the overseers of the state and teacher pensions funds.
Cuomo said the measure is fiscally sound. Fiscal conservatives said it's a gimmick and could jeopardize the health of state's pension systems.
Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, the sole trustee of the state's $150 billion pension for 1 million state and local government workers and retirees, said he has concerns. Yet he hasn't taken a formal stance.
The Teacher's Retirement System, an $88 billion fund for 149,000 retirees and 277,000 active members, voted Thursday to hire an outside consultant to review Cuomo's plan.
Pension costs have been a growing burden on schools and municipalities. The cost is soaring 40 percent for schools next year, and it's up 11 percent for local governments after increasing 37 percent in 2012.
The expense is expected to climb for another year or two before dropping as the funds make up for losses on Wall Street during the recession.
Cuomo wants to frontload expected savings from a new pension tier, called Tier VI, which offers less generous retirement benefits to new government workers.
"It's inarguable that in the future with Tier VI, the numbers will come down," Cuomo said last Tuesday.
The plan would limit the contribution rate paid by municipalities and schools to 12.5 percent a year for 25 years. There would be limited opportunity for the rate to be adjusted.
Rochester Mayor Thomas Richards said Cuomo's plan is a viable option to avoid further cuts to services and staff. Cuomo's plan would at least normalize pension costs, Richards said.
"We'll do better if we get ourselves on a level payment and stick to it rather than bouncing around all over the place," Richards told reporters last Monday.
Cuomo said if local governments don't like the plan, they don't have to participate.
Some said they would not, arguing that it would only further imperil local finances.
"It's like crack cocaine. You're going to get a quick high today, but you're going to end up in the gutter," Westchester County Robert Astorino said.
Westchester County last year entered into a pension amortization program through the comptroller's office. It lets local governments essentially borrow off the pension fund and pay back the costs with interest over 10 years.
A growing number of governments are doing it, including Monroe and Tompkins counties and the city of Elmira, Gannett's Albany Bureau reported last month.
Astorino said the county had little choice but to enter the comptroller's program. Its pension bill grew from $3 million in 2001 to $91 million this year.
Astorino said Cuomo's plan is worse than amortization because it's simply relying on future savings. Astorino said the state should simply let municipalities and schools borrow for pension costs on the open market, a less expensive alternative than the comptroller's plan.
Schools are particularly pinched. They don't even have the amortization plan, and they need voter approval for their budgets and if they want to exceed a 2 percent property-tax cap.
Edward Fuhrman, superintendent of the Croton-Harmon school district in Westchester, said districts want to avoid the pension cost spikes. Yet it's unclear whether Cuomo's plan would lock them into higher rates down the road, he said.
"We don't want to be paying 12.5 percent when others around us are paying 6 percent," he said. "That's the fear in a nutshell."
The state teacher's union said it would wait for retirement system's review of the proposal before staking a position. The union has three representatives on the 10-member teacher pension board; the others are legislative appointees and one appointed by the comptroller.
"At first glance, it could provide some badly needed relief to school districts," said Carl Korn, spokesman for the New York State United Teachers union. "But at the same time we want to ensure the pension system, which is among the best funded in the nation, remains strong."
Chemung County Executive Thomas Santulli has opposed the pension amortization program, but he said Cuomo's plan might be more palatable.
He said local governments simply are running out of options. Cuomo and state leaders have yet to embrace reforms to unfunded state mandates that are hurting local budgets, Santulli said.
"If what we see is what we are going to get, and there is not going to be really any changes," he explained, "we are going to need to do some of these things that we traditionally don't like to do."


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"Booked," published each week by Log Cabin Democrat, highlights all initial incarcerations in Faulkner County Detention Centers. Those pictured are serving their initial incarceration — as reported by Faulkner County Sheriff's Office — as opposed to those who are serving "weekend" detention, who will appear only at at the time of their arrest. "Charges" listed reflect citations issued from law enforcement agents. Ultimate authority regarding felony charges rests with the prosecuting attorney, who may decide to lessen or reject any or all alleged violations.


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By C.J. MCMANUSSun Advocate reporter
Carbon County's North Springs Shooting range was alive with the sound economic benefit this weekend as more than 130 youth participants from all over the state competed in the Youth Hunter's Education Challenge.
The event features competition which tests youth skill in archery, muzzleloader, .22 caliber rifle and shotgun. Also available at the event are orientering and safety trail events which teach additional skills to any hunter who has obtained their blue card. Young hunters competed in two age catagories, 14 and under and 14 to 18.
Following shooting on Friday, the competitors and their parents moved from the North Springs Range to the Carbon County Events Center for dinner. After Saturday's shooting, the center also served as the awards banquet hall.
While there is a great amount of good natured competition at the event, education is also placed at a premium as participants also work to pass a wild life identification workshop with a written test.
According to YHEC JJ Price, the Match Director for this year's event, the top five from the junior and senior class will gain the opportunity to compete in New Mexico at the national youth competition.
"The North Springs Range is our home range and we love it," said Price. "We have a lot of support. Carbon County has sponsored this event and with the help of Shalee Johansen and our county commissioner along with Scott Olsen and the North Springs Shooting Range this has been a great competition."
In addition to county economic impact, the event is also used to raise money for the ten participants who will move on to the national tournament. Their trip is not only organized but paid for by their state program.
"We have had such a great time this year," concluded Price. "It is wonderful to see all of these families out here together enjoying a great venue and a fun competition."


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It all comes down to Halloween. The Fire begin the quest for their second MLS Cup trophy on Wednesday, Oct. 31 when they welcome the Houston Dynamo to Toyota Park at 8:00 p.m. CT live on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and 97.5 ESPN Deportes.
The Daily Herald's Orrin Schwarz spoke with two Fire legends, Jesse Marsch and Evan Whitfield about what the Fire need to do to succeed in the playoffs.
"They've got to find a way to get some momentum going," said Marsch, now head coach of the Montreal Impact.
One player who is on a hot streak is midfielder Patrick Nyarko, whose blast against D.C. United is up for MLS Goal of the Week.
Nyarko told MLSsoccer.com, "I've never been a shooter…I've never scored such a goal."
His newfound confidence will be huge for the Fire in the playoffs. "I can try it from anywhere," said Nyarko. "It gives the defense something else to think about."
Sports Illustrated's Avi Creditor broke down the MLS Cup Playoff field and gave reasons that the Fire will and won't win the MLS Cup.
An integral part of the team's success this season, the center back duo Arne Friedrich and Austin Berry sat down with RedEye to discuss the bond that they've formed.
The two defenders went head-to-head to see who knew the other best.
One familiar face Wednesday night will be former Fire forward Calen Carr, albeit now as a member of the Dynamo. Carr spoke to the Houston Chronicle about overcoming his recent concussion and what he remembered most fondly about his time with the Fire.
It all comes down to Saturday. With one game remaining in the 2012 MLS Regular Season, the Fire host D.C. United Saturday, Oct. 27 at 3:00 p.m. CT (NBC Sports Network), the meat of the tripleheader sandwich.
While the Fire have clinched a spot in the post season, Saturday's match is crucial for seeding purposes. With a victory, the Men in Red, currently in third place, will take sole possession of second place. With a loss, the Fire could find themselves as low as fifth place.
Though two-time German World Cup veteran Arne Friedrich is experiencing playoff soccer for the first time in his career, he understands the implications of Saturday's match.
"Our one goal is to win the game," said Friedrich.
One of the keys to victory for the Fire will be making sure to get the ball to forward Chris Rolfe. With teams now choosing to man-mark Rolfe, he told MLSsoccer.com that "It's been a little bit more of a challenge finding the ball."
Another key storyline for Saturday will be the battle between the Fire's Austin Berry and D.C. United's Nick DeLeon, two of the front-runners for the Rookie of the Year race. The former college teammates have been enjoying the campaigns put together by their respective clubs.
"I was dying laughing," said Berry about D.C. United's video in which DeLeon says, "I eat defenders for breakfast."
Berry and his centerback partner Arne Friedrich both made Brian Straus and the Sporting News' short list for the highly-anticipated year end awards.
With both head coach Frank Klopas and striker Sherjill MacDonald imploring fans to get in the stands early Saturday, 'keeper Sean Johnson stopped by WGN Wednesday morning to discuss the importance of home field advantage at Toyota Park, so make sure to get in early and spur your Men in Red on to victory.
After taking a weekend off from MLS play, the Men in Red return to action when they head to Bean Town for their third match of the season against the New England Revolution on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. CT (NBC5.2/97.5 ESPN Deportes). With just two games remaining in the regular season, the Fire are still within reach of the Eastern Conference crown.
Midfielder Patrick Nyarko said that now that the Fire have officially clinched a spot in the playoffs, the focus will be on gaining the top seed in the conference. Missing the playoffs the past two seasons was "frustrating," said Nyarko. "We should be a perennial playoff team."
Dutch striker Sherjill MacDonald, who joined the team at the end of July, is destined to be a huge part of the Fire's post-season run. Now that he has had time to settle in and get acclimated to the team and to the city, MacDonald says, "I'm very comfortable with this group. I'm very happy."
One player who missed the dreary Chicago weather this weekend was Alvaro Fernadnez, who is with Uruguay for two World Cup Qualifiers. Flaco and Uruguay fell 3-0 to Argentina behind a Lionel Messi brace, and one writer finally put the Diego Maradona-Lionel Messi debate to bed. "Lionel Messi is not Diego Maradona," said Zach Woosley. "In fact, he's better…much better."
Flaco and Uruguay have one more match this week when they take on Bolivia at Estadio Hernando Siles in La Paz, Bolivia on Oct. 16.
Gentlemen, start your playoff beards.
The Fire's big 2-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls Saturday afternoon combined with the 1-1 draw between the Columbus Crew and Sporting Kansas City Sunday ensured that the Men in Red would be participating in the 2012 MLS Cup Playoffs.
With 56 points on the season, the Fire sit just three points behind conference-leading Sporting KC. Chicago Fire Confidential's Guillermo Rivera took a look at the remaining schedules for each of top six teams in the Eastern Conference.
Though MacDonald's brace Saturday afternoon played a huge part in clinching a playoff berth, the former Dutch youth international said that he had "mixed feelings" after the victory as Wednesday night's 3-1 loss to Philadelphia still weighed on his mind. "We should have played the same the same way as today against Philadelphia, and we would have won easily."
Now that a playoff spot has been secured, German defender Arne Friedrich can look at the losses against Sporting Kansas City and Philadelphia Union as a bit of a blessing in disguise. "I'm happy we lost before the playoffs start because in the playoffs there is no room for losing games."
While the entire Fire squad played exceptionally well on Saturday, Friedrich and MacDonald led the team with Player Ratings of 8.
Is there a better way to celebrate the Fire's return to post-season play than with 400 of your closest friends? The final count is in and the October 8th Anniversary Planning Committee announced that more than 400 attendees will celebrate the Fire's 15th Anniversary at the Chicago History Museum Monday evening.
With the Chicago Fire chasing their first post-season berth since 2009, MLSsoccer.com's Simon Borg says that the Fire vs. New York Red Bulls match on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 2:30 p.m. (NBC/97.5 ESPN Deportes) is the most meaningful match between the two clubs since 2000.
MLSsoccer.com's Three for Thursday took a look at the top three previous matches between the Fire and New York.
Prior to Saturday's match, Fire midfielder Patrick Nyarko and defender Austin Berry took part in a Google + Hangout to discuss the match and answer some quirky fan questions.
While no one wants to dwell on the 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Union Wednesday evening, it was a special night as the club celebrated its 15th Anniversary by welcoming back Fire legends Chris Armas, Peter Nowak and Cuauhtémoc Blanco, who were honored at halftime.
Armas said that under Frank Klopas' tutelage, the Fire now seem like the Fire squads of old. "It's an honest, hardworking, passionate group. It has team written all over it."
In honor of the 15th Anniversary, the Fire teamed up with Bumpy Pitch, the authorities on the soccer lifestyle, to create a limited edition t-shirt that features the Municipal Device, an iconic symbol of Chicago.
The shirts are available at the Chicago Fire Fan shop and on www.bumpypitch.com with $5 benefitting the Chicago Fire Foundation.
While everyone is amped for Saturday's showdown with the Red Bulls, it will be extra special for rookie defender Austin Berry as he will celebrate his 24th birthday on Oct. 6. The club recently teamed up with Quaker Oats to create a special Life cereal box in an effort to garner attention for Berry as the chase for the 2012 MLS Rookie of the Year crown heats up.
PR and marketing guru Joe Favorito called the campaign "a great example of old school grassroots outreach, smart and effective partner activation…a great gauntlet to be thrown down for MLS best practices."
The #Berry4ROY cereal box also made its way to the small screen, where it made its TV debut on Windy City Live (11:25 mark).
Make sure you tune in to the marquee matchup of the weekend as your Men in Red take on the New York Red Bulls on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 2:30 p.m. CT on NBC and check out this promo video to hold you over until then.
When the Chicago Fire take on Sporting Kansas City on Friday night at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park at 7:30 p.m. CT (NBC Sports Network/97.5 ESPN Deportes), the Men in Red will not only be playing for the club's first playoff spot in three seasons, they will also be fighting for first place in the highly-competitive Eastern Conference. CSNChicago.com's Len Ziehm breaks down the Fire's most important Major League Soccer game in "nearly five years."
Yet as one of the few players with MLS playoff experience, forward Chris Rolfe as been trying to keep the team level headed. "You can't get emotional about these games," he told the Chicago Sun-Times.
Since the start of the 2012 season, Fire Head Coach Frank Klopas and his technical staff have added seven new players. While all have played a significant part in the run to the post-season, perhaps none have been as influential as Rolfe. In his second stint with the Fire, Rolfe now leads the team with eight goals and two assists. In an in-depth piece interview by The Sporting News' Brian Straus, Rolfe discusses his stint in Denmark and how returning to Chicago was a seamless transition. Straus perhaps puts it best when he says, "Rolfe needed Chicago, and Chicago needed Rolfe."
Another midseason acquisition that has panned out for the Fire is Brazilian midfielder Alex, who hasn't missed a beat since stepping in for the injured Pavel Pardo, and brings "a little bit of unpredictability" to the Fire midfield.
On the flip side, the success of Rolfe and his strike partner Sherjill MacDonald has relegated speedy Ghanaian forward Dominic Oduro to a reserve role. While Oduro may be a little disappointed with his lack of playing time, he told the Chicago Tribune that he respects the coach's decision and just has to "be as professional as possible about it and keep [his] head up."
Along with the offensive success, the Fire surely wouldn't be up for the Eastern Conference crown without the solid play of the defensive unit. Since his debut on May 4, Austin Berry has been a constant, steady presence along the Fire's backline and NBC Sports' Steve Davis says that he is "almost ready to call" Berry as the winner of the 2012 MLS Rookie of the Year crown.
Davis isn't the only person to notice that Berry has put together an impressive season. In the latest edition of MLSsoccer.com's Rookie Rankings, Berry once again reigned supreme and lead the pack as the top rookie in the league.
Before tonight's match, check out MLSsoccer.com's Three for Thursday for a look at the battle off the pitch between Chicago and Kansas City.
So don't miss the marquee matchup of the season and tune-in to the NBC Sports Network tonight at 7:30 p.m. CT to see if your Men in Red can overtake Sporting Kansas City for the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
With a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Crew Saturday evening, the Chicago Fire maintained their hold on second place in the tightly-packed Eastern Conference. After Crew forward Jairo Arrieta capitalized on a rare defensive miscue, Fire forward Chris Rolfe lead the charge with two goals in three minutes for a big Fire victory. Catch all of the highlights here.
Rolfe, who now leads the team in scoring with eight goals, was glad the Fire were able to convert their chances as he said it'll get tougher towards the end of the season.
The victory marked the eight time this season the Fire were able to come from behind to take the full three points, which Rolfe calls, "A good thing."
One of the reasons the Men in Red were able to bounce back so quickly from the defensive gaffe that lead to the Columbus goal was the team's positive mentality, which according to Fire Head Coach Frank Klopas, was evident in the team's reaction.
Tim Howard, currently the top 'keeper for the U.S. Men's National Team, told Soccer by Ives that for Sean Johnson and his fellow young, American 'keepers, while growing pains are inevitable, "The sky is the limit."
With the result, the Fire remained in second place in Jeff Carlisle's most recent Power Rankings for ESPN, setting up for an exciting match on Friday night against Sporting Kansas City, who are ranked third this week.
The Guardian says that there is "no doubt" that Friday night's clash for first place under the lights of LIVESTRONG Sporting is a must-watch, so make sure to "clear your diaries."
With a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Impact on Saturday evening, the Chicago Fire moved into second place in the Eastern Conference. After falling behind in the 20th minute, the Fire's trio of midseason acquisitions Sherjill MacDonald, Alex (whose goal is up for MLS Goal of the Week) and Alvaro Fernandez lead the charge as the Men in Red scored three unanswered goals. Catch all of the highlights here.
MacDonald, who hadn't found the back of the net in nearly a month, said that a chat with Head Coach Frank Klopas helped him relax and alleviate the pressure that he put on himself, leading to his goal Saturday night.
With six game remaining in the MLS Regular Season, the Fire are within reach of a 'ridiculous' goal of 60 points that they set during preseason. "We're going for it," said midfielder Patrick Nyarko.
As the Fire continue to gain points, folks are taking note of the Fire's recent run of good form. In his most recent MLS Power Rankings for ESPN, Jeff Carlisle had the Fire in second place, up three spots from last week.
ESPN wasn't the only one taking notice as the Fire were named Soccer by Ives' Team of the Week.
The Fire's run of form could be attributed to the current depth of the squad as the Fire continued to make moves prior to the MLS Roster Freeze on Friday. On Monday, Sept. 10 the Fire acquired midfielder Wells Thompson from the Colorado Rapids and on Friday, Sept. 14 the Men in Red added two-time World Cup veteran and Mexican international Guillermo Franco.
The Comeback Kids were at it again. The Chicago Fire moved into fourth place in the Eastern Conference with the sixth come-from-behind victory of the season as the Fire dispatched the Philadelphia Union 3-1. Chris Rolfe's brace and Arne Friedrich's first MLS goal helped the Men in Red escape Philadelphia with the full three points. Catch all of the highlights here.
Though his brace Sunday evening was the fourth time the veteran striker scored multiple goals in a Fire match, Rolfe said that he thinks there's still room for improvement. "I think overall it was okay," said Rolfe. "I had quite a few mistakes that I need to work on."
While there's always room for improvement, folks are already noting the Fire's recent run of good form. In his most recent MLS Power Rankings for ESPN, Jeff Carlisle had the Fire in fifth place, up one spot from last week.
ESPN wasn't the only one to notice how well the Fire players have been performing. Three Fire players, goalkeeper Sean Johnson (United States), midfielder Marco Pappa (Guatemala) and forward Orr Barouch (Israel U-21) were all called up for international duty to represent their respective nations on the upcoming Aug. 15 FIFA international date.
On a more bittersweet note, the Fire announced this morning that midfielder Marco Pappa has signed a pre-contract with Dutch Eredivisie side SC Heerenveen and will join the club when the transfer window opens Jan. 1, 2013. Pappa will finish out the season with the Fire. "I plan to do the club proud," said Pappa, "And put everything I have into the remaining matches with the Fire."


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Protecting Workers Through Policy
As discussions of raising the minimum wage take place at the state and federal level, IPR political scientist Daniel Galvin looks at what happens when workers are not paid the wages to which they are legally entitled.
Challenging the Local Warming Effect
IPR political scientist James Druckman researches the connection between daily temperature and beliefs about global warming, testing whether short-term perceptions of temperature might be altered to reflect a more long-term view.
Improving Education Research through Summer Training
More than 60 education researchers from around the nation took part in two summer training workshops, sponsored by the Institute for Education Sciences (IES) and its National Center for Education Research (NCER) and led by IPR faculty.
IPR Economist Tapped for National Economic Initiative
The Hamilton Project, an economic policy initiative at the Brookings Institution, appointed IPR economist Diane Schanzenbach as its new director. Her two year appointment began August 3.
Mass Incarceration's Enduring Consequences
Sociologist, legal scholar, and IPR associate John Hagan studies the cascading effects of parental jail time on young adults who came of age during the Great Recession.
Combatting the Credibility Crisis in Research
IPR sociologist Jeremy Freese traces the rise of the "forensic objectivity" movement, which has arisen to combat the crisis of credibility in science.
Studying Economic Inequality among American Children
In a new project, IPR social demographer Christine Percheski offers insight into disparities in net worth among families with children under 18.
Data and Decisions in an Uncertain World
IPR economist Charles F. Manski talks economic policy with the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.
How Venture Capital Firms Compete
Associate professor of strategy and IPR associate Michael Mazzeo looks at how venture capital firms choose which startups to fund, and how that affets their own success in the marketplace.
Is Day-to-Day Teen Depression the Same for Boys and Girls?
IPR developmental psychobiologist Emma Adam investigates how depressive symptoms affect adolescents' day-to-day emotional lives, and how the daily experiences of depression differ between girls and boys.
Country-to-City Links, Migration Can Improve Rural Lives
Three-quarters of the world's migrants are internal migrants who migrate somewhere else within their own country. IPR economist Cynthia Kinnan examines whether internal migration is a good thing for household members left behind.
How Do Stereotypes Form and Can They Be Altered?
IPR social psychologist Alice Eagly uses social role theory to explain why people believe in stereotypes—and how these stereotypes might be changed.
Faculty Spotlight: Jonathan Guryan
IPR economist Jonathan Guryan's focused, problem-solving approach has yielded many surprising findings.
Breaking Through the "Class Ceiling"
A new book from management and organizations professor and IPR associate Lauren Rivera finds that elite investment banks, consulting firms, and law firms overwhelmingly favor white, upper-class applicants during the hiring process.
Men Gain Weight When They Become Dads
A team of IPR researchers discovers that men's body mass indexes increase after they become dads.
Does Upward Mobility Cost You Your Health?
New research from IPR health psychologists Greg Miller and Edith Chen assesses effects of self-control on health outcomes.
Education in the Digital Age
The pros and cons of online classes, the worrying gap in young people's Internet skills, and a dramatic increase in preschool iPad use were just a few of the topics broached during IPR's May 19 policy research briefing on Capitol Hill.
Faculty Spotlight: Mesmin Destin
IPR social psychologist Mesmin Destin seeks out interventions to guide high schoolers, middle schoolers, and first-generation college students and that will help address inequities they might face.
Biology and Beyond
At IPR's Cells to Society: The Center for Social Disparities and Health, interdisciplinary scholars are decoding complex social impacts on genes and exploring dynamic new models of human development.
The Economics of Human Development
On April 27, more than 180 faculty, students, and members of the public gathered to hear James Heckman, a Nobel laureate and University of Chicago economist, speak about his game-changing work on human potential as the IPR Spring 2015 Distinguished Public Policy Lecturer.
Encouraging Interdisciplinary Dialogue
The ninth annual Chicago Area Political and Social Behavior (CAB) Workshop previewed some cutting-edge social and political science research to the 80-plus faculty and graduate students at Northwestern University on May 8.
To Reduce Incarceration, Recognize Humanity
Harvard sociologist Bruce Western, who has pioneered research on America's "prison boom," described the latest research findings in the field, depicted the struggles of former prisoners, and pointed to mass incarceration's pernicious and widespread effects during the Social Inequality and Difference Lecture on May 7.
Saying No to ACA Medical Expansion Costs States Money
Twenty-one states have opted not to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), arguing that the expansion would be too expensive. But according to new research by IPR economist Matthew Notowidigdo, the cost to hospitals from uncompensated care in those states roughly equals the cost of Medicaid expansion.
IPR Faculty Receive Guggenheim Fellowships
IPR sociologist Monica Prasad and IPR social psychologist Jennifer Richeson are among the newly named 2015 Guggenheim Fellows, representing U.S. and Canadian 175 scholars and artists selected from more than 3,100 applicants.
Faculty Spotlight: Rebecca Seligman
How do social and cultural experiences become embedded in physical and mental health? This is one of the central questions driving IPR anthropologist Rebecca Seligman's research.
Is Bipartisanship Dead?
Research on Congress' rising polarization has only looked at half the picture, IPR political scientist Laurel Harbridge argues in her new book, Is Bipartisanship Dead? Policy Agreement and Agenda-Setting in the House of Representatives.
Chase-Lansdale, Others, Discuss Two-Gen Interventions at Panel
On April 7, the Aspen Institute released its Two Generations. One Future: An Anthology, which groups essays on the challenges and opportunities inherent to implementing two-generation policies and programs. IPR developmental psychologist Lindsay Chase-Lansdale served as a contributor and one of the three editors of the anthology.
Improving the Transition to a Tough Position
Being a school principal is a difficult job—and one that often has a steep learning curve. In an article in Educational Administration Quarterly, education professor and IPR associate James Spillane, with the University of Texas at Austin's Linda Lee, examines what new principals face when transitioning into their positions.
The New Forgotten Half
IPR education researcher James Rosenbaum served as one of the authors of "The New Forgotten Half and Research Directions to Support Them," a new report commissioned by the William T. Grant Foundation on young people who pursue, but do not complete, their higher education. He also took part in a May 1 discussion on the report.
The High Cost of Stereotypes
Stereotype threat—when one group suffers from a societal stereotype cast over their abilities—"happens everywhere," said social psychologist Claude Steele during a February 4 keynote lecture at Northwestern. At IPR, an interdisciplinary cadre of researchers continue to push this field into new territory, detailing the effects of stereotypes, as well as pointing to potential interventions for addressing them.
Faculty Spotlight: Alice Eagly
Although the era of second-wave feminism had visible political successes sand challenges, psychological research wasn't initially a robust part of the conversation. IPR social psychologist Alice Eagly was among a group of scholars who sought to change that.
Women in Mali Save, Invest, with No Banks Nearby
The newest and most popular saving and lending programs in Mali are "savings groups," where women contribute money to a group fund and then collectively decide if they should loan money from the fund to other members of the group. In a recent IPR working paper, IPR economist Lori Beaman and her co-authors evaluate the impact of these savings groups on reducing poverty.
Does Medical Malpractice Law Affect Health Outcomes?
Surprisingly little is known about the relationship between the medical liabililty system and quality of care. In a recent NBER working paper, IPR health and law scholar Michael Frakes and his colleague study the relationship between such reforms and quality of care.
IPR Policing Expert Testifies Before Presidential Task Force
In the midst of heightened tensions between police officers and the public, President Obama established the Task Force on 21st Century Policing. IPR political scientist Wesley G. Skogan was one of the experts invited to make a presentation on February 13 in Phoenix.
Subtle Discrimination Harms, Too
In a recent IPR working paper, IPR psychobiologist Emma Adam, IPR social psychologist Jennifer Richeson, several IPR graduate research assistants, and their colleagues consider whether experiences of perceived racial and ethnic discrimination during adolescence and young adulthood affect how bodies react to stress later in life.
An Intervention That Could Save Marriages
Social psychologist and IPR associate Eli Finkel examines ways to improve marriage quality.
Redefining Biomedical Research and Healthcare Spending
Robert Kaplan, who delivered IPR's 2015 Distinguished Public Policy Lecture, has devoted his career to assessing the impact of medical treatments on patients' longevity and quality of life, with thought-provoking results.
Faculty Spotlight: Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach
Majoring in economics seemed like a natural fit for Schanzenbach, a native of Florissant, Mo., During her education in schools attended by students from both sides of the socioeconomic spectrum, she honed her talent for math and nurtured her passion for helping the less privileged.
When Should Vaccines Be Mandated?
What to do in the event of an Ebola scare or a measles outbreak? Deciding on the right course of action when it comes to vaccines is difficult because officials are working in an environment of "partial knowledge"—that is, they can point to some of a vaccine's effects, but not all. IPR economist Charles F. Manski addresses this topic in a recent IPR working paper.
Can Microfinance Save the Poor?
Microfinance institutions (MFIs), which extend small loans to impoverished households in developing countries, have exploded over the past 10–15 years. Yet do MFIs actually spur business growth, empower women, and lift families out of poverty? A team of researchers including IPR economist Cynthia Kinnan undertakes the first randomized evaluation of a microcredit lending model in Hyderabad, India, with surprising results.
The Bright Side of Aging
In the United States, the number of people over the age of 65 has more than tripled since 1950, and declining birth rates and rising life expectancies means populations will continue to gray worldwide. Such news has worried some, explained IPR associate and developmental psychologist Claudia Haase, due to patterns of decline in functioning. Though one might assume that such patterns hold for all aspects of age-related functioning, Haase and her colleagues have uncovered "a bright side" to aging.
Can Breastfeeding Reduce Chronic Inflammation?
A body plagued by chronic inflammation is at increased risk for a host of diseases and poor health conditions. Yet little is known about how early life conditions can have an impact on chronic inflammation in adulthood. In a recent article, IPR anthropologist Thomas McDade, IPR developmental psychobiologist Emma Adam, pediatrician and IPR associate Craig Garfield and their research team examine the link between breastfeeding and inflammation in adults.
Are Most Published Research Findings False?
The Anti-False-Positives (AFP) movement demands more stringent guidelines for researchers and journals to minimize false positives in scientific data. But in their race to rectify the issue, the AFP movement has "overreached," social psychologist and IPR associate Eli Finkel and his colleagues—the University of Texas at Austin's Paul Eastwick and Harry Reis of the University of Rochester—argue in a new article.
Research Traces Effects of Partisanship on American Politics
In the 114th Congress, sworn in last week, Republicans now hold their largest majority since 1928. Following the November election, House speaker John Boehner (R–OH) called for more bipartisan cooperation. Will senators, representatives, and even the president comply—or will Congress remain polarized, uncooperative, and unpopular? Congress' actions serve to underscore the fact that partisanship (including bias in favor of one's own party) and polarization have become deeply rooted in American politics. Several IPR political scientists have projects that investigate this phenomenon of growing polarization and partisanship in Congress, in the White House, and in the public sphere.
Faculty Spotlight: James Rosenbaum
Those outside of academia sometimes accuse researchers of working in an ivory tower—of offering policy solutions that sound good on paper, but result in little real-world impact. IPR education researcher James Rosenbaum was determined to be a different kind of researcher. "My goal has really been to make research that can be helpful in the policy world," Rosenbaum said. Throughout his career, he has led studies that have had important implications for improving outcomes for U.S. students and the disadvantaged.
Racial Disparities in America, Part II
In the second part of the series, IPR researchers outline some ideas for addressing and thinking about racial disparities stemming from their research on race, education, and neighborhoods. Part I looked at IPR research on interracial relations and racial disparities in health outcomes.
Online "Turbulence": Who Experiences the Bumpiest Ride?
In a world where social network sites allow us to share information with hundreds of people in mere seconds, it is not surprising that some Internet users experience "turbulence"—times when their personal information is distributed beyond their desired or intended social circles with negative consequences. But who is more likely to encounter such online turbulence? Communications studies researcher and IPR associate Eszter Hargittai and graduate student Eden Litt look for answers in a recent study.
Understanding Immigrant Sexual Citizenship
Issues of immigration and of gay rights continue to make American headlines, yet "there's been very little public attention to the ways that issues of immigration and issues of sexuality might actually have something to do with one another," said sociologist and IPR associate Steven Epstein. Recently, Epstein, along with sociologist and IPR associate Héctor Carrillo and their research team, interviewed gay and bisexual male Mexican immigrants about their experiences as immigrants to the United States.
Improving Earthquake Maps to Save Lives, Minimize Damages
In 2011, the 9.0-magnitude Tohoku earthquake and its resulting tsunami killed more than 15,000 people and caused nearly $300 billion in damages. The shaking from the earthquake was significantly larger than Japan's national hazard map had predicted, devastating areas forecasted to be relatively safe. Such hazard-mapping failures prompted three Northwestern researchers—geophysicist and IPR associate Seth Stein, IPR statistician Bruce Spencer, and graduate student Edward Brooks—to search for better ways to construct, evaluate, and communicate the predictions of hazard maps.
Teaching ABCs in a Digital Classroom
From federal and local tax dollars to finance "one-on-one" classrooms, where each student has a tablet or laptop, to technology-related grants from donors like the Gates Foundation, millions of dollars for technology in classrooms are being funneled into K-12 schools across the country. Yet, as existing research points out, though more is being spent on classroom technology, its successful integration into lesson plans is another matter. Communication studies researcher and IPR associate Ellen Wartella and her colleagues are examining this puzzling relationship.


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My knitting time is scarce, yo. But it is Spring Break at school – woo! – and yesterday I picked up the Christmas stockings I started a while ago. The pattern is really quick to knit, actually, and I might even finish this angel stocking today if I don't have to rip out the heel twice like I did on the first one.
They will all be personalized at the top with our names. I am going to make six stockings; four for us, one for the cat (the kids insist) and one for my mother in law who is often with us on Christmas morning. So I'm one quarter of the way to being finished, and it's only March 5th!
The yarn I'm using is Bartlettyarn Maine Wool and it is so woolly and sheepy and farmy. You know I love it.
Guess what else? Today is Maggie's birthday. She is SEVEN. Here she is on her first birthday (I always post this picture, I can't even help myself).
And here she is at her little party on Saturday, hugging the beef jerky that her father gave her. She is his daughter, that's for sure.
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I dedicate my words and song to Vicky and Tersia, who live in South Africa. Below is a link to Tersia's blog:
Copyright 2010 by Judy Unger
You gave me your hand; you'd always understand
No one else could see all the change you'd seen in me
You gave me so much; within a single touch
I searched for a smile; you brought mine back for a while
I just can't find the words to say
How it felt when you went away
All my life, I hoped you would stay
And when you left, I let you go
But I still love you, more than you know
I still love you
You brought me sunshine; I thought that you were mine
How can I believe? When the warmth of you did leave
You gave me everything that made me want to sing
How could I have guessed that our time would be my best?
I just can't find the words to say
How it felt when you went away
All my life, I hoped you would stay
And when you left, I let you go
But I still love you, more than you know
I still love you
Dearest Tersia,
I am always thinking of you at a time where you are putting one foot in front of the other. There is probably no word in the dictionary to express your exhaustion. Yet, you always find time to respond to every person's comment with grace and kindness.
I loved your last post about tears. How beautiful that you could appreciate tears of joy, and not only of suffering at a time like this.
I have been deeply touched that you've shared my songs and words on your blog. It is unbelievable to me how in the short time I've know you, you've allowed me to help. I certainly hoped and wished I could. My own life has been enriched knowing that I was able to be there for you and Vic. The lovely comments by people who read your blog have also brought me to tears.
Since you have been Vic's caregiver, you already know her absence will leave you with a deep abyss. It is so hard to have that devotion stop suddenly, because you will be going from plodding in exhaustion into nothingness. It is shocking because for so long, keeping Vic going has been your major purpose in life.
There are many levels to this song similarly to "Set You Free." The main theme is of letting go. My song was written about friendship, but I revised it after my son Jason died. The lines that I find most applicable to losing my child was:
"I just can't find the words to say how it felt when you went away"
With that line I am saying that nothing can possibly express the anguish of grief.
"I thought that you were mine."
I believed that my child belonged to me. He was my purpose and I took care of him until he died. I could not accept his death for a very long time. That was why letting go was so hard.
Your own eloquent words acknowledge acceptance of Vic's death. You are preparing yourself to let her go.
But there is no way to do that adequately.
I share with you my lyrics and song now. Since you have shared my messages, I want to provide a link here to my story about Jason. It helps to explain my songs and why I want to give you hope as you enter the darkness of grief. Your love for Vic will never end, nor her love for you.
Please know that you (or anyone grieving) can write to me any time. I am sensitive to grief in all forms, but because I am also a bereaved parent, I am especially sad when a child dies.
Link to Jason's Story – myjourneysinsight.com
Here is a link to more about my latest song and to hear it:
© 2012 by Judy Unger, http://www.myjourneysinsight.com and 20 Lines A Day. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog's author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Judy Unger with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.


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GAMEDAY: The Class of Darcy RegierAndrew MacDonald gets the call on D
UPDATED 12:20 pm – The Islanders have decided to go with one of their top AHL D prospects to replace the suspended Brendan Witt. Andrew MacDonald has been recalled from Bridgeport and will make his NHL debut tonight when the Islanders host Buffalo.
(You had to know MacDonald would get the call when we wrote in this space late last night that Dustin Kohn and Chris Lee were standing out in Bridgeport most recently. You're welcome, Andrew.)
Going the prospect route, the Islanders were likely faced with a choice of MacDonald or Dustin Kohn. The 22-year old MacDonald was taken in the sixth round of the 2006 NHL draft at the suggestion of his former junior coach in Moncton, Ted Nolan. The 6-1, 190-pound defenseman is an unspectacular but solid player in both ends.
The Sound Tigers won in Philadelphia last night, 4-1. Jesse Joensuu had a goal. The third line of Michael Haley-Tyler Haskins and Sean Bentivoglio combined for four points. Kohn was paired with McDonald, Lee with 25-year old Jon Gleed, a former Montreal 7th-round pick out of Cornell recently recalled from Utah of the ECHL.
"NY Hockey This Week" will be live today from 1-2:00 pm on 1050 ESPN Radio. Bob Galerstein and I will be taking your calls.
If there's a trade or a recall today, I'll Blackberry it in from the city as soon as news breaks. Maybe Jim Balsillie can hook me up with a Blackberry sponsorship.
Every time the Islanders play the Buffalo Sabres I think of Darcy Regier, the Buffalo general manager and one of the princes of this game.
In my early days with the Islanders, Darcy was just breaking into the hockey operations racket. He quickly moved up the ladder to assistant general manager. No matter how far his career progressed, he always had time for me. He will not take this as a compliment, but I learned more about the NHL and the game of hockey from Darcy than anyone in my 20 years.
Here's one of my foremost memories of Darcy. It's about 19 years ago and I'm just outside the offices of Bill Torrey and Darcy because, well, we didn't have a lot of supplies and equipment. I'm trying to run labels for Islander News subscriptions off a machine that was behind its time – even in 1990. I've turned the chore into a slapstick, "I Love Lucy" episode.
Darcy Regier, a technology whiz ahead of his time, sees the trainwreck I've created. He calmly walks over, asks what the problem is, and then stays with me, threads the labels and doesn't leave until the job is done. Might seem silly, but says a lot about the man.
That's the kind of man the Buffalo Sabres are fortunate to have running the show.
The stats did not peak with last Friday's Campoli trade. Thanks to you, Point Blank is having its best week ever. And for the fifth complete month since this blog began, the average monthly Visits, Hits and everything else have increased in double-digit percentages.
So again – thank you, thank you, thank you. Just don't bolt after the trade deadline. We promise to do our best to keep it interesting for the rest of the season.