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When it comes to marriage communication no subject is off limits. Whether it is employment, business, automobile, cooking dinner and even taking care of the kids, all of it is important to the person communicating the message and should be just as important to the receiver. There have been times when our twins have been sick with a cough or even a fever and the message that I am always sending them is when you are sick it is best that you stay at home and not expose others to whatever it is that you have.
Incidentally very few people think like this. My husband and I have always agreed with that philosophy so that it limits the symptoms of what they have. What is your style of communicating in marriage when and/or if you have sick kids? Who does the care fall on? What is the message you want to communicate to your child(ren)?
When our twins get sick which is pretty rare, I already know that I am not going to get a lot done. Major cuddle time and mommy time goes into affect. No one in their mind can make a sick child feel better than mom. I often enjoy the extra cuddle time because it gives me a chance to slow down and I do usually end up paying for it later with some longer work days.
Is your communication style one of panic? Now the kids have a few symptoms are you rushing to the doctor or do you wait it out for at least 24 or 48 to see what it is. Believe me there are those parents that will go to the doctor at the sign of a fever. Not an exceptionally high fever, but nevertheless a fever. I recall my husband and I discussing early in our marriage, if something were to happen with either of our parents, it does not do any good to call the other one at work right then and get them all upset because there is not anything we could do at that very moment since the parents do not live locally.
Have you ever thought about that? Makes sense to me. It is easier to contact the parent once home and see what the situation is and if there is any action that you need to take or will you just be waiting for an update based the action they will be taking.
What is the message you are sending to your children when they are sick? With our twins, we have explained to them what is happening with their bodies when they have a fever, get a cold or even a sore throat. We do not panic but deal with it. My husband is well aware of how little time I have once they are sick and helps out even more with meals and care when they are sick. Does he feel left out because they only want to hang on to mom when they are sick? I doubt it and he takes advantage of being able to get some work done that he might not have otherwise been able to get done so that when they are well, he can have Daddy and kids time.
If your kids are sick and you need recommendations on ways to comfort them and keep the lines of communication open:
1) Go to Whole Foods in Cherry Creek if you are seeking natural remedies.
2) We are also fans of Vitamin Cottage in Denver.
3) Another thing you might want to try is make your own Chicken Noodle Soup and everyone have soup and crackers for dinner. You might be surprised what your kids think.


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Folks from the legendary toy making company Mattel and Sports Illustrated have campaigned to put Barbie on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine's 50th anniversary issue. By the way, what is her secret? Forget being over the age of 50, Barbie does not look a day over 21, still turning heads and the chick has tongues wagging. No, Barbie is not just another pretty face either. She also has a figure envied by many and that is what has tongues wagging today. Truth be told, Barbie's physique is no different than any other supermodel that have graced the covers of SI. There is one thing though. She is plastic! All plastic.
Barbie is doll. She is not nor should she be the catalyst to draw women and young girls into depression or eating disorders. We all can't be swimsuit cover models. Leave the envy to her peers like Baby Alive who will never reach puberty or anyone of those Cabbage Patch Kids. This is not the first time Barbie has found herself the topic of scorn or controversy. There was even a publicity stunt breakup with Ken a while back. Who was she going to date next, GI Joe? Let's face it. The pickings are slim in doll world. However, in the real world, you are free to date real people and live healthy lifestyles.
So what is Barbie's secret? She is not real. She will be eternally slim and pretty. For all the real people…be happy.

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Another update has been posted by Rockstar Games concerning the exact time of when the next patch would be released for "GTA 5." In the comments section of Rockstar Newswire on May 8, several fans wanted to know the specific launch point for the title update. A representative revealed that an announcement will be made as soon as possible when the patch would go live for the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the open-world action-adventure game.
The title update includes the "High Life Update," which brings many new contents to "GTA Online." The biggest additions involve a handful of new apartments that could be purchased. Players can also possess two properties simultaneously with garages, giving more storage for cars. Speaking of vehicles, the Dewbauchee Massacro, Dinka Thrust, Enus Huntley S and Pegassi Zentorno can also be purchased in the multiplayer mode of "GTA 5." You can find a screen depicting the latest DLC release of the open-world action-adventure game from the official Rockstar Games Twitter account with the photo near the top of this article.
The same representative also provided some tips on how to contact Rockstar Games in terms of ideas for future patch updates. One of the most requested features are "GTA Online" heists, which was previously confirmed to come out before the end of this spring season. The same DLC was promised to arrive near the launch of the multiplayer mode in Oct. of last year. So fans have been waiting for a long time to try out the multiplayer heists in "GTA 5." You can find the complete statement below:
Hey all, glad to see so many of you are excited for The High Life Update on Tuesday. For those asking about the specific time of when it's releasing, we will be announcing here at the Newswire on Tuesday as soon as it's available on both Xbox 360 and PlayStation Network. Also for those with feedback of things you'd like to see in future updates, please remember to hit up firstname.lastname@example.com as the official inbox where we review all player suggestions for consideration. Thanks!
A few of the contents from the "High Life Update" will be added to the single-player mode as well. For example, the personal garages of Franklin, Michael and Trevor should automatically be deposited with the Dewbauchee Massacro, Dinka Thrust, Enus Huntley S and Pegassi Zentorno. A set of DLC packs catering specifically to the campaign "GTA 5" are also in development.
Although all of the DLC packs have been available for free so far, the publisher is still making a lot of money from a micros-transaction scheme in which players can convert real money into in-game currency. Customers can buy these cash cards in order to save hours of grinding in order to purchase new virtual goods such as the aforementioned apartments and vehicles. The revenue may be boosted in the future with the expected releases of "GTA 5" on PC, PS4 and Xbox One.
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Guinea is a West African country with a coastline on the Atlantic. It is bordered by Senegal on the north, by Mali on the northeast, by Côte d'Ivoire on the southeast, by Liberia and Sierra Leone on the south, and by Guinea-Bissau on the northwest.
In area it is about as large as the United Kingdom. It has an extensive coastal plain and inland the country rises to a plateau which slopes gradually eastwards towards the upper Niger valley.
The climate of Guinea is similar to that of Sierra Leone. The climate of the coastal region is represented by the table for Conakry. Rainfall is particularly heavy at Conakry, which is situated on a headland. The driest part of Guinea is in the northeast along the border with Mali. Here the climate is better illustrated by the table for Bamako in Mali.
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The ASU Upward Bound (UB) Regents' Scholarship provides financial assistance so that economic limitations will not keep capable students from pursuing their dreams. Mentoring is also provided to ensure academic success and, above all, increase degree attainment.DEADLINE: March 1st of each yearApply HereDownload the ASU UB Scholarship APPLICATION
This scholarship is an ASU cash award based on your financial need. The offered amount is based on full-time enrollment and will be divided equally between fall and spring semesters. However, if your award is for one term (semester) only, the offered amount is for that term only. In addition, this scholarship may be renewed based upon fulfillment of monthly scholarship renewal activities, GPA, full-time credit hours, and availability of scholarship funds.
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University of Alabama head baseball coach Mitch Gaspard added Ken Brown as the director of baseball operations for the Crimson Tide in September of 2011, with Brown embarking on his third season in that role during 2014. A member of the Alabama baseball team in 2005 and 2006, Brown returned to Tuscaloosa after spending three seasons (2009-11) in scouting and player development in Major League Baseball.
"With the background and experience that Ken was able to gather in Major League Baseball, both in the front office and as an area scout, he brings a lot to the table for us," Gaspard said. "This was a real opportunity for us to advance our position administratively. Ken is very intelligent and has helped our baseball program grow, not only on the field but also from an organizational standpoint."
Prior to returning to the Capstone, Brown was the area scout for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim from November of 2010 through August of 2011. His scouting area for the Angels included Alabama, Mississippi, West Tennessee and Arkansas. He also assisted with front office baseball operations, gaining experience in Major League administration areas including; waivers, dates and trades, serving as a player development intern, and assisting with day-to-day operations of a Major League facility.
From February 2010 through November 2010, Brown worked in the Texas Rangers organization, helping with amateur and professional scouting. He also assisted with 40-man roster management, MLB advanced scouting reports and the arbitration processes.
Brown earlier completed the Washington Nationals Baseball Operations Diversity Internship Program (2009) and a season-long internship in the minor league operations department with the New York Mets (2009). In his role with the Mets, he assisted in all facets of player development and assisted with international operations.
Brown earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama in human environmental sciences in 2005. He was a two-time selection to the SEC Academic Honor Roll and received UA's Distinguished Minority Student-Athlete Award in 2005. Brown continued his education at Alabama, completing a master's degree in consumer management in 2008.


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Researchers compared 54 patients with lupus and 54 without. They found that people with the condition had a diminished response to the vaccine because their immune systems are weaker.
But study author Albert Holvast, MD, a rheumatologist and clinical immunologist at the University Medical Center Groningen in The Netherlands, stresses that while they did find a decrease in immune
response to vaccinations in lupus patients, it was a partial decrease and only observed in a minority of lupus patients.
"A large number of lupus patients displayed a response to vaccination that met criteria that correlate to clinical protection from flu," Dr. Holvast explains. "Our advice is to still take the vaccine. It is of importance that a majority of patients do show a response to vaccination. It can be expected that a flu vaccination will decrease the number of flu infections, and that it will make infections which occur despite vaccination more mild."
Dr. Janoff agrees. He says the bottom line is that you don't need to be afraid just because you are taking immunosuppressants.
"There's a risk to this virus just like there's a risk to viruses every year," Dr. Janoff says. "But people in this target group know how they respond to colds and flus in the past and they need to take care of themselves to prevent getting sick."
"There are definitely things they can do to modify their risk of getting it," he adds. "I think people have a lot of control – more than they think. They're not just out there as susceptible victims."
Does it matter if I get the vaccine in a shot or as a nasal spray?
Yes. The nasal spray (sold as FluMist) contains live, but weakened, flu viruses, and it is not recommended for people who take medications that suppress the immune system, pregnant women, anyone younger than age 2 or older than age 49.
Flu shots contain flu viruses that have been killed, so they are safer for people who have less immune function.
How many vaccines do I need this year?
The CDC has estimated that a vaccine for the H1N1 strain will be ready by mid-October. Currently, officials think most people may need two doses of the vaccine, given 3-4 weeks apart, to get adequate protection. But that position may soon change.
New studies released on Sept. 10, 2009, by The New England Journal of Medicine, indicate that just one dose of the vaccine provides adequate protection. That's good news for the needle-phobic and anyone hoping to get in on the first doses, since there should be more vaccine to go around.
Currently, the CDC is recommending the H1N1 vaccine for pregnant women, health care workers and emergency responders, people caring for children under 6 months of age, children 6 to 24 years of age, and adults 25 to 65 with underlying medical conditions – such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, asthma and diabetes.
The vaccine for seasonal influenza is available now, and it is recommended for children ages 6 months to 19 years, pregnant women, adults over age 50, adults who have chronic medical conditions, seniors in nursing homes or long-term care facilities, health care workers, and people who take care of anyone who is at risk for complications of the flu.
As health officials suspected, however, the seasonal influenza vaccine doesn't offer any protection against the H1N1 virus, so if you're at risk for both of them, you'll need both vaccines. Keep in mind that they take about three weeks to be fully effective, so be sure to take other precautions, like washing your hands frequently, in the meantime.
Can I get both vaccines at the same time?
The CDC says it is safe to get them both at the same time, but they should be given on different sides of the body (i.e. one in the right arm and one in the left).
Will the vaccine contain preservatives?
The CDC says that manufacturers will make flu vaccines with and without the preservative thimerosal, a mercury-containing compound that has been the source of controversy in recent years because of concerns that children exposed to too much mercury may develop neurological problems, including autism.
The CDC stresses that there is no evidence that thimerosal can harm pregnant women or fetuses, but the agency says manufacturers will make preservative-free versions, packaged as single-dose syringes, for those who want them.


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No. 5 - Jeb Burton was impressive during his rookie season with his victory at Texas Motor Speedway and an astonishing seven poles. The speed shown during the opening portions of the race never transferred into putting Jeb in position to win again following his victory at Texas. He showed that the speed and talent is there to win races, but Burton will need to focus on getting those consistent Top 5 finishes and contending for victories in 2014. That is the only thing holding Burton back from being higher on the list.
No. 4 - It really seemed to be Johnny Sauter's year in 2013 following victories at the first two races at Daytona and Martinsville. The chance to win his first championship would vanish following his crew chief being suspended in March and resigning in July. Johnny should bounce back in 2014 with a more stable crew chief situation putting the No. 98 ThorSport Racing team back on target of winning a championship.
No. 3 - Darrell Wallace Jr. is coming off a history making season in 2013. In October, Darrell became only the second African-American to win a race in the top three NASCAR touring series with his victory at Martinsville Speedway. He also managed a solid average finish of 12.6 in his rookie season. Darrell's return to the seat of the No. 54 Toyota Care Tundra for Kyle Busch Motorsports will put him in a solid position to win his first championship in NASCAR.
No. 2 - Ryan Blaney will return to the seat of the No. 29 Cooper Standard Ford for Brad Keselowski in 2014. A very successful 2013 with one victory and the Rookie of the Year award sets Blaney up for a promising 2014. He's losing the rookie stripes and will be seeing tracks for the second or third time instead of the first. The numbers that Blaney has amassed in his 31 career starts - (2 wins, 10 Top 5s) - puts Blaney on the short list of championship contenders in 2014.
No. 1 - Matt Crafton will begin 2014 with momentum on his side following winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship in 2014. He'll also be looking to successfully defend his championship which has never been done before in the history of the series. Matt won the championship following a consistent season which included a win early in the season at Kansas. The consistency of Crafton and the momentum of 2013 catapults Crafton to the top of the list.


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Barton Community College will be closed Monday for Memorial Day. Also, the college is now on summer hours. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The college will be closed on Fridays through August 8. The Shafer Gallery will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.


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WALNUT CREEK, Calif. ?- The Arizona Women's Golfers Lani Elston, Whitney Welch and Miriam Kraschinski have been named to the Pac-10 All-Academic Team, which was recently announced by commissioner Tom Hansen. Elston was a first team election, which Welch and Kraschinski were named to the second team.
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Welch carries a 3.79 grade point average as a political science major. A native of
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This weekend, Utah's Hogle Zoo celebrates Zuri's fifth birthday. (Remember the baby elephant that stole your heart and made you finally revisit the zoo half a decade ago?) You're invited to Zuri's party, where she will be given cake and presents.
Zuri's birthday happens to fall near World Elephant Day, and the zoo will use the opportunity to educate guests on elephants in the wild and the dangers they face, leaving many young elephants like Zuri orphans. In Africa, 96 elephants are killed daily to fuel the ivory trade.
At Zuri's party, you can sign a petition to help curb the killing, and the kids can show their love for elephants by coloring pictures of them. Families will want to pose in front of the life-sized photo of Zuri to take their "elphie." Anyone wearing grey gets a $2 discount.
If you can't wait to help the elephants you can sign the petition here.
Otherwise, be at Utah's Hogle Zoo on Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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There's a mixed picture of the UK's technological advancement presented by two government reports today. According to Ofcom, though we are behind on 4G and 'superfast' broadband adoption (greater than 24Mbps), we are the greatest online shoppers in Europe and the biggest users of the mobile Internet on smartphones. But according to Ofsted, we are failing to teach young people about technology in any useful way.
Where 'Information and Communications Technology' or ICT is taught (despite being compulsory in the curriculum, it isn't taught in 20% of senior schools), it isn't taught well. Pupils are apparently not stretched and few teachers have the capacity to teach anything beyond the basics.
The picture I draw from these reports is this: we are great consumers of technology but we are not equipped to produce it. This has serious implications. Having lots of people who can drive a car is useful in an economy. But nowhere near as useful has having people who can design and build them.
If the UK is to ever pull out of the current financial mire, at least in any long term sense, we need to start making stuff again. Given the state of the British car industry, we really need to start teaching our young people how to make digital stuff…


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10 Jul 2012 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Festivals & Events , Nature , Gros Morne National Park and Cultural ExperiencesRegion: Western
The names Cathy Jones, Mary Walsh, Greg Malone and many of the original Codco crew are now synonymous with well known Newfoundland comedy. In 1973 they were just getting started in Toronto when they were distressed by the stereotypes that Ontarians felt applied to all Newfoundlanders. So they fought back with the play "Cod on a Stick" which pokes fun at Torontonians and Newfoundlanders alike.
3 Jul 2012 by Keith and Heather Nicol in Fishing , Nature , Parks , Top Destinations , Gros Morne National Park and Cultural ExperiencesRegion: Western
Theatre Newfoundland Labrador (TNL) is back in Cow Head and they are performing several new plays for the summer 2012 season. We recently saw "The Fly Fisher's Companion" and would recommend this play to anyone since although it deals with salmon fishing, its main theme is the changing face of friendship. The play follows Wes (played by Michael Chaisson) and Don (performed by John Dartt) as they gear up to go salmon fishing from a cabin they built together many years ago.


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i was wondering if anyone would want to do the concept luke skywalker (the one from painted by ralph mcquarrie) as a model. i think it would be a pretty cool model. a link to a pic can be found here:
I always loved McQuarrie's concept art for Star Wars.
That said, I'm moving this to the requests section :)
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Minister of Culture and Information Dr. Fouad Al-Farsi and Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ahmad Masjed-Jamei opened the Iranian Cultural Week in Riyadh today. The ministers highlighted the importance of strengthening Saudi-Iranian relations in the cultural field.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by Assistant Minister of Culture and Information Prince Turki bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, and Assistant Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs and Chairman of the International Organizations Department Prince Torki bin Muhammad bin Saud Al-Kabeer.
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The Nike Softball Camp at the Lawrenceville School has been an East Coast favorite for 18 years. At camp all aspects of the game will be covered including fielding, hitting, base running, and game-like situations. Campers have the opportunity to attend up to three weeks of camps.
Join the fun and get better at softball this summer at Lawrenceville! Leading these three sessions of camp for the 18th consecutive summer is Lawrenceville Head Softball Coach John Schiel.
He was also named the Princeton Packet and Lawrence Ledger "Coach of the Year" in 1988 and by The Trenton Times in 2002 and 2010 and Star-Ledger in 2002. His team also won the Mid-Atlantic Prep League championship in 2009, 2003, 2001 and 1999.
Athletes benefit from John's experience as well as a veteran staff that in past summers has included the Ivy League Rookie of the Year, Gatorade Pennsylvania Player of the Year, Patriot League Player of the Year as well as various other current and former college players.
Rich Roessner – (Private Coach and Instructor) – Rich has over 20 years of experience as a fastpitch coach and instructor. He has led teams to 4 ASA National Championships at Women's majors. His daughter Killian was the catcher here at Lawrenceville from 2001 to 2003 winning 2 NJ Prep A Championships and then went on to become a 1st team All-American at LSU. Rich coached Killian on the NJ Rotten Apples U12/U14 and U18 teams as well as the Virginia Shamrocks U18 Gold who were Gold National Runner-ups. He won 4 National Titles in 7 years as coach and batting instructor for the famous CT Brakettes and had 5 Top 10 National ASA finishes in a similar role with the PA Rock Gold U18s.
Erica Rabe M.S., ATC – Erica earned her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from LIU Brooklyn in Brooklyn, New York. She worked with women's basketball, women's lacrosse, men's soccer and softball, travelling with the Blackbirds softball team during four of their spring trips to Florida. She also worked at Columbia University with football and women's lacrosse. Prior to LIU Brooklyn, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from New England College in Henniker, New Hampshire, where she played field hockey and was manager of the women's basketball team. She was a three-sport athlete in high school, playing field hockey, basketball and softball. For the past two years she's worked for Professional PT at Columbus Circle.
Ashley Alden - (Saint Joseph's University - Rutgers University- William Tennent HS)- Ashley has played softball for 15 years at the little league, ASA, high school, gold, and division one levels. In high school she lettered all four years in both basketball and softball and served as team captain for three years. She played for the Rock Gold 18U squad and earned 2nd place at Gold Nationals in 2011. Ashley started her first two years of collegiate softball at Rutgers University (New Brunswick). As a freshman she started in 41 games and played in 50, scored 17 runs and had 18 RBI, 7 doubles, and a fielding percentage of .992. As a sophomore she had 4 HR, 12 RBI, 17 runs scored, and 24 walks. In her first year at SJU (junior year), Ashley was named to the All-A10 Tournament Team, A10 All-Conference Second Team, and NFCA All Region Second Team. She lead the Hawks in hits (29), RBI (23), slugging percentage (.584), and walks (17). She started all 42 games, primarily at first base and had a fielding percentage of .988. Ashley has been on the dean's list every semester for the past two years. She is currently majoring in Art and will be getting Master's Degrees in Special Education and Art Education.
Robin Antozzeski- (Mercer County Community College- Bordentown Regional HS)- Robin graduated from BRHS in 2013 as a 4 year varsity player, ending her high school career as captain. During her senior year season, her team won the Burlington County Scholastic League Patriot Division with an overall record of 14-7 and advanced 2 rounds into the State Tournament. She was also named a BCSL First Team All Star. Currently, Robin is the assistant coach for the 16U New Jersey Cheetahs travel team. She is going into her sophomore year at Mercer County Community College where she pitches and plays 3rd base for the Vikings.
Sydney Canessa - (Fordham University - Wall High School) - Sydney was a four-year starter for the Lady Knights of Wall HS (NJ). As the shortstop, she led her team to a Shore Conference Championship in 2012 as well as the State Finals in 2013. She led the team in a number of statistical categories including hits (200) and runs scored. She was selected First Team All-Shore Conference all four years and First Team All-State in her junior and senior seasons. Sydney also received Player of the Year honors from the Asbury Park Press, Newark Star Ledger and The Coast Star. At Fordham, Sydney transitioned from shortstop to center field. In her freshman season, she started every game in the lead-off spot and center field. She helped her team to the Atlantic-10 Conference Championship in order to advance into Regional play. As a freshman, Sydney received not only First Team All-Rookie honors, but also made First Team All-Conference. With a GPA above a 3.5, Sydney plans to major in Business at Fordham's Gabelli School of Business with a minor in Health Policy Management.
Lauren Fischer – (Seton Hall University – Robbinsville HS) - Lauren is a pitcher and infielder who currently plays on the Seton Hall University softball team. She was a key player in Robbinsville Little League's run to the Little League World Series in 2008 as a pitcher and shortstop. In her four years at Robbinsville High School she compiled two State Championships and multiple accolades including three time CVC Player of the year, three time All-Area First Team, and she was a two time All-State Selection. As a sophomore, Lauren went 25-0 completing the first perfect season and State Championship that Robbinsville High School softball has ever had. Lauren played three years with the New Jersey Nightmare competing against some of the best teams across the country. At Seton Hall, Lauren was selected for the Dean's list in her first two semesters and has already made her mark on the SHU softball team as a starting pitcher.
Michelle George - (Saint Leo University- Pennsbury High School) - In her freshman year, Michelle was a starter primarily at second base for the Saint Leo University softball team. She was named an All Sunshine State Conference player with a .337 batting average. At Saint Leo, she studies Biology in the hope to one day become a Chiropractor or physical trainer. While at Pennsbury High School, she was a 3 year varisty centerfielder and was named to the 2012 and 2013 All Conference First Team. She also played for The Newtown Rock Gold Travel program for 4 years, competing against some of the best teams from across the country.
Julia Schoenewald – (Brown University – Central Bucks East HS) – In her freshman year, Julia was a starter on the Brown University softball team getting time at both catcher and first base. At Brown, she is studying Neuroscience on the Pre-Med track and plans to continue onto medical school. Before matriculating to Brown, Julia was a two-sport varsity athlete at Central Bucks East High School. Julia led the CB East Softball squad to a district title in her senior year. She made the All-League team for all four years of her varsity career. In her senior season, Julia received First Team All-State honors and was named All Intelligencer Player of the Year. For travel ball, Julia was a member of the Rock Gold team that finished third at ASA Gold Nationals.
Val Suto – (Seton Hall University – Nottingham HS) – At Nottingham, Val played 4 years of Varsity Softball and Soccer and ran Winter Track for one year. In softball she was named 2nd team All-NJ Group III and 1st team All- South Jersey Group III and Trentonian 1st team All-Area in 2012 and 2013 finished with a career batting average of .417, and had the 2nd highest stolen base and runs scored totals in Nottingham history. As for her soccer career, she was named NJGSCA Top 20 in Central Jersey in 2011, to the select Mercer 33 team along with the Trentonian All-Area Team both her junior and senior years. Val was also part of a relay team who hold the school record for shuttle hurdles. She graduated #9 in her class with a GPA of 4.2, and was a member of the National Honor Society and the Art Honor Society. At age 10 she began her softball career with the Hamilton Hurricanes and in 2008 she was a member of the 12U Babe Ruth World Series championship team. She then joined the 18U Jersey Nightmare Gold Fastpitch organization where she faced some of the nation's premier teams, finishing 3rd in NJ, and 90th in the nation in 2012. Currently Val is a sophomore at Seton Hall where she is a lefty slapper and an outfielder. She is carrying a 3.74 GPA and will receive a degree in Graphic Design and Advertisement. Val has experience working camps and clinics through her local softball training facility, Game Time Performance, as well as clinics that are held at Seton Hall.
Check-in takes place between 3:00-4:00pm on Sunday at the dorms.
Camp concludes on Thursday at 4:30pm. There will be a graduation ceremony at 4:00pm which parents are invited to attend!
A full softball and living experience. Immerse yourself in baseball and new friends off and on the field. Live, eat, breathe and sleep baseball! Lodging and all meals are included in this program.
Extended day includes dinner on Sunday and lunch and dinner Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday. Campers should be picked up at 9:00pm Sunday through Wednesday and at 4:30pm on Thursday. Lunch is provided on Thursday.
A detailed camper registration packet containing check in location, health/release forms, emergency contact numbers, and a checklist of things to bring will be emailed to all registered campers in the Spring. The US Sports Camps health and release forms do not require a doctor's signature and they will be collected on the first day of camp.
The Lawrenceville School is not in any way involved in the ownership or management of the Camp.
The Lawrenceville School is located in central New Jersey, five miles south of Princeton, 55 miles south of New York City and 40 miles north of Philadelphia. Lawrenceville has 17 dormitories, 10 classroom buildings, and 7 other support buildings on 700 acres in a rural setting.
"John was kind enough to speak with me a few times before camp started and then, again, the day my wife and I dropped off our daughter. I write this morning to thank you just so so much for providing her an absolutely incredible experience. We spoke with our daughter throughout her week at L'Ville and she was so excited throughout the week. When we spoke with her Wednesday night, she told us she wasn't ready to leave and then, when we picked her up yesterday, she told us she couldn't wait to come back next year. She told us that she wants to come back for all 3 weeks.
From the check-in process with the coaches, to your wonderful wife Rikki's interaction with the girls, to all of the instruction during the week to the final very warm-feeling closing ceremony, you, your coaching staff and your family do an amazing job at not only teaching softball, but in providing a warm and welcoming environment for the girls.
In closing, I wanted to share with you a short story following our return from camp yesterday. We arrived home at about 5:30 and the first thing our daughter said to me was, "Daddy, grab your glove, let's go have a catch." She had played about 8 hours of softball for the previous 5 days and all she wanted to do was play more. She was hooked on the sport before she went to camp and, now, it appears that her love of the game has deepened. Not only that, but in my working out with her a little yesterday, she really has improved. Her footwork is better and her hands are softer. Not only that, listening to her talk about the drills you did and why you did them, she seems to have a far more advanced understanding of the game than she did just 5 days ago.
John – again, I want to thank you and your incredible staff for giving an amazing week to our daughter. We look forward to getting enrollment forms for next year!"
"My daughter has been talking nonstop about the friendships that she's made and the fondness that she has for the staff at camp. She has also has been speaking glowingly about the attention to detail regarding the position work & rigorous drills, that she has endured while at the camp."
"The Nike Softball Camp at the Lawrenceville School in New Jersey was a birthday gift for my daughter....she said on day 2 of camp that it was the best birthday gift ever!!!! She enjoyed all aspects of the camp, the softball instruction and fun activities. I was most impressed with the camp counselors. They were not only successful softball players but also great students. Thanks to the camp organizer, John Schiel for selecting such wonderful role models and for highlighting both athletic and academic success."
"I've been playing competitive travel softball for five years now yet I felt the coaches at this camp helped me improve my game in many ways. They showed me where I needed improvement and were very honest in their assessments of my skills. They recommended coaches to help me continue to improve after the camp - and I really appreciate that."


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Accountability in Schools: a Study of High School Accountability Ratings and College Success
Date: August 2013
Creator: Orsborn, Shannon
Description: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between high school campus accountability ratings, college readiness indicators, and the percent of students who achieved first year college success. Correlation and multiple regression analyses were used to analyze the relationship between the variables. Data was analyzed for two-year and four-year postsecondary educational institutions which were divided by eight school district types. Regression analysis of the relationship between high school campus accountability ratings and the percent of students who achieved first year college success for four- year post secondary educational institutions revealed statistically significant results ranging from R2 =.179 to R2 = .220. Similar results were found for two-year post secondary educational institutions with statistically significant results ranging from R2 = .049 to R2 = .218. The results indicated negligible to small relationships between the variables. Regression results of the analysis for the relationship between college readiness indicators and the percent of students who achieved first year college success revealed statistically significant results for 2 - year post secondary educational institutions ranging from R2 = .077 to R2 = .596 and for 4 -year post secondary educational institutions ranging from R2 = .048 to R2 = .304. These results indicated ...
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An Analysis of Performance Differences Between Self-Directed and Teacher-Directed Alternative Education Campuses in Texas
Date: May 2010
Creator: Wimberley, Alan
Description: This study was conducted to analyze the performance differences between alternative education campuses in Texas that used teacher-directed strategies and those that used self-directed strategies. The study was also conducted to inform educators of the results these two strategies had achieved with at-risk students during the three years of 2006-2008. The study used the results from the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills test as reported in the AEIS annual reports from the Texas Education Agency. Alternative education schools were grouped according to the strategy used to educate at-risk students. The results of the statistical tests showed the two strategies had similar performance results and there was no statistical difference between the two. The results offered several implications concerning the ability of at-risk students to achieve in alternative education schools including possible reasons why students who were previously unsuccessful became successful in alternative settings. The report also addressed the number of students who continued to be unsuccessful even when placed on an alternative education campus. Possible reasons for this continued inability to succeed are discussed. Recommendations for further research were listed at the conclusion of the study.
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Anti-bullying Policies And Practices In Texas Middle Schools
Date: December 2011
Creator: Robbins, Rosemary
Description: For over a decade national attention to bullying in American schools has increased, fueled by publicity about suicides of severely bullied youth. Schools have the charge of maintaining the safety of all students in order to ensure a positive learning environment, but there is little information about what they are doing to prevent bullying. The purpose of this study was to provide information on principals' perceptions of bullying and what anti-bullying policies, procedures, and programs exist in Texas middle schools. Ninety-nine principals completed an online questionnaire that addressed: 1) their knowledge of district and campus policies concerning bullying; 2) their direct experience with bullying; and, 3) bullying-prevention strategies and training in place in their schools. Principals reported direct experience with all types of bullying included on the questionnaire in their schools, but had a surprisingly small mean of 14.8 verified bullying incidents during the 2010-2011 year. Over 60% felt the level of physical safety in their school was good or very good, but only 35% rated their school's emotional safety as good or very good. Students, parents, and teachers reported bullying to the majority of principals; however, few schools conducted annual student surveys that could provide accurate information about bullying ...
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A Case Study of 1:1 Technology Policies in Four Texas High Schools and Their Relationship to Practice
Date: December 2013
Creator: Bauter, Cynthia
Description: With increasing emphasis on technology in schools, the importance of technology policies is great. This study investigated policies for four 1:1 secondary schools in Texas (schools with a ratio of one computing device per student), particularly with respect to the relationship of those policies to practice. The purpose of the study was to determine the current status of the National Education Technology Standards (NETS) essential conditions as reflected in policy and the relationship of those conditions to practice as measured through levels of technology usage and teaching innovation. Schools were selected through purposive, criterion sampling. Open-ended interviews were conducted with twelve participants (principals, technology directors, and superintendents). Policies were rated by campus principals and the researcher using a rubric based on the NETS essential conditions. Finally, surveys of proficiency and readiness measures were collected from 156 teachers using the School Technology and Readiness (STaR) instrument and the Levels of Teaching Innovation (LoTI) instrument. Interviews were transcribed and coded using structural and frequency coding. Policies were analyzed using magnitude coding and policy ratings. A qualitative analysis determined patterns between policy and practice. Quantitative data collected from surveys were measured against policy ratings and magnitude coding using bivariate correlation methods in SPSS. ...
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A Comparison of Principals' Perceptions of Preparedness Based on Leadership Development Opportunities
Date: August 2011
Creator: Holacka, Karin V.
Description: This research study identified the frequency in which six public school districts in Texas provided principals with effective development opportunities prior to the principalship excluding university or certification programs. A purposive sample of over 200 principals from six school districts in the Dallas/Fort Worth area were asked to participate in the study yielding a response rate of 41%. Respondents identified through a questionnaire their leadership development opportunities and perceptions of preparedness on nine standards common to the profession. Principals were nominally grouped for comparison. The perceptions of preparedness for principals who received effective leadership development opportunities were compared to those who did not receive these same opportunities using an independent samples t-test to determine statistical significance (p < .05). Peer coaching yielded the most statistically significant results in three standards. This finding indicates principals who receive peer coaching prior to the principalship compared to those who did not perceive themselves as more prepared in the areas of community collaboration, political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context, and curriculum, instruction and assessment. Effect size was measured for the statistically significance standards to determine practical significance. Each of the five statistically significant standards yielded a medium effect size indicating that the leadership ...
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A Comparison of Three Teacher Evaluation Methods and the Impact on College Readiness
Date: December 2013
Creator: Smalskas, Tamy L.
Description: Much attention in recent years has gone to the evaluation of teacher effectiveness, and some scholars have developed conceptual models to evaluate the effectiveness. The purpose of this study was to compare three teacher evaluation models – the Texas Professional Development Appraisal System (PDAS), the teacher index model (TI), and the value-added model (VAM) – to determine teacher effectiveness using student demographic and longitudinal academic data. Predictive data from students included economic disadvantage status, ethnicity, gender, participation in special education, limited English proficiency, and performance on Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS). Data serving as dependent variables were scores from Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT®) verbal/critical reasoning and mathematics. These data came from 1,714 students who were 9.7% Hispanic, 9.2% African American, and 81.2% White. The models were tested for 64 English language arts teachers and 109 mathematics teachers, using student examination scores from the SAT® verbal/critical reasoning and mathematics. The data were aligned for specific faculty members and the students whom they taught during the year of the study. The results of the study indicated that the TI and VAM explained approximately 42% of the variance in college entrance exam scores from the SAT® verbal/critical reasoning and mathematics (R2 ...
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Data Envelopment Analysis: Measurement of Educational Efficiency in Texas
Date: August 2012
Creator: Carter, Lacy
Description: The purpose of this study was to examine the efficiency of Texas public school districts through Data Envelopment Analysis. The Data Envelopment Analysis estimation method calculated and assigned efficiency scores to each of the 931 school districts considered in the study. The efficiency scores were utilized in two phases. First, the school district efficiency scores were combined with school district student achievement to evaluate effectiveness with efficiency. A framework was constructed to graph the scores on an x-axis of student achievement scores and a y-axis of efficiency scores to further illustrate the data. The framework was evaluated with the full statewide sample and with school districts categorized into similar peer groups. Then, using variables selected from related scholarly literature, a regression analysis identified which factors impacted school district efficiency statewide. The non-discretionary variables included in the study were total student enrollment, the percentage of non-white students and the percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The discretionary variables selected included the teacher-to-student ratio, teachers' average years of experience, the percentage of teachers with master's degrees and the average teacher base salary. Amongst the seven factors selected for regression analysis, five statistically significant variables were identified as impacting statewide school district efficiency. All ...
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The Demographics of Corporal Punishment in Texas
Date: May 2012
Creator: Phillips, Stephanie
Description: This dissertation examined the student discipline policies of 1,025 Texas school districts, as well as data from the Texas Education Agency's Academic Excellence Indicator System in order to identify demographic patterns regarding corporal punishment policies in Texas schools. the study also studied the relationship between a district's corporal punishment policy and student achievement. the dissertation utilized legal research methods and document analysis as its research methodology. Document analysis was the primary methodology used to answer the research questions whereby individual school district policies were identified and classified based on a number of demographic characteristics as well as the variations in corporal punishment policies among the various districts. the results of the study found that although more Texas school districts permit corporal punishment than have banned the practice, 60 percent of Texas school children go to school in districts where corporal punishment is not permitted. Corporal punishment is generally permitted in rural areas, with the majority of school districts in West Texas and the Texas Panhandle still allowing it by policy. a case study affirmed a finding from a national study regarding the type and locale of a student that is most likely disciplined using corporal punishment. the study determined that ...
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A Descriptive Law and Policy Analysis of Corporal Punishment in Florida Public School Districts
Date: December 2012
Creator: Goodson, Christopher B.
Description: Corporal punishment is banned by state statute in 31 of the 50 U.S states. The 19 states that still allow the practice are largely located in the South and the Rocky Mountain West. However, data indicate that the practice of corporal punishment is still largely a Southern phenomenon. In the 19 states that allow the practice to continue in schools, many have seen the use of the disciplinary technique decline. Existing research documents the negative effects and very little research supports any positive benefits of corporal punishment. This study analyzes school board policies from the 67 public school districts in the state of Florida to determine if trends in policies and incidents of corporal punishment are similar Texas and North Carolina. Research on Texas and North Carolina indicate corporal punishment is used more frequently in districts with smaller enrollments, and in more rural areas. Data from this study suggests that the decrease in the number of incidents of corporal punishment as well as the concentration of the practice among school districts in Florida school follows the same trends of declining use that exist in Texas and North Carolina public schools. Findings illustrate a need for continued research of corporal punishment ...
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Determining Factors that Influence High School Principal Turnover Over a Five Year Period
Date: May 2010
Creator: Sheppard, Rebecca Replogle
Description: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of salary, compensation and benefits, accountability, job stress, increased instructional responsibilities, changes in student demographics, lack of support, politics, advancement opportunities and promotion on tenure and turnover among high school principals in the state of Texas. The participants in the study included 60 Texas high school principals who left a high school principalship for a different high school principalship within the past 5 years. The participants completed the Texas Principal Survey and data were analyzed using binary logistic regression. The data indicated that salary, compensation and benefits was a significant factor in predicting an increase in the odds of principal turnover for principals who had been in their prior principalship 5 or more years over principals who had been in their prior principalship less than 5 years. Additionally, advancement opportunities was a significant factor in predicting a decrease in the odds of principal turnover for principals who had been in their prior principalship 5 or more years over principals who had been in their prior principalship less than 5 years. Responses from an open ended question asking principals why they left their prior principalship suggested that principals left for reasons ...
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Langhoff, Jens D; Kümmerle, Jan M; Mayer, Joerg; Weber, Urs; Berra, Milica; Mueller, Jessika M; Kästner, Sabine Beate Rita; Zlinszky, Katalin; Auer, Jörg A; von Rechenberg, Brigitte (2009). An ultrasound assisted anchoring technique (BoneWelding Technology) for fixation of implants to bone: A histological pilot study in sheep. The Open Orthopaedics Journal, 3:40-47.
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The BoneWelding® Technology offers new opportunities to anchor implants within bone. The technology
melted the surface of biodegradable polymer pins by means of ultrasound energy to mould material into the structures of the predrilled bone. Temperature changes were measured at the sites of implantation in an in vitro experiment. In the in vivo part of the study two types of implants were implanted in the limb of sheep to investigate the biocompatibility of the method. One implant type was made of PL-DL-lactide (PLA), the second one was a titanium core partially covered with PLA. Healing period was 2 and 6 months, with 3 sheep per group. Bone samples were evaluated radiologically, histologically and histomorphometrically for bone remodeling and inflammatory reactions. Results demonstrated mild and short temperature increase during insertion. New bone formed at the implant without evidence of inflammatory reaction.
The amount of adjacent bone was increased compared to normal cancellous bone. It was concluded that the
BoneWelding® Technology proved to be a biocompatible technology to anchor biodegradable as well as titanium-PLA
implants in bone.
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QFest Opening Night: The audience is invited to a reception in the museum galleries following the film. Light bites generously donated by Central Market, and DJ ESTEFF spins vinyl!
Special ticket prices apply: General admission is $10. MFAH Members, students with ID, and senior adults receive a $2 discount.
Oscar winners Olympia Dukakis and Brenda Fricker star as Stella and Dot, an elderly lesbian couple whose peaceful life is disrupted when Dot's manipulative granddaughter connives her to sign over power of attorney, granting Molly the right to move Dot into a nursing home. With nothing to lose, Stella abducts Dot with a plan to drive to Canada where the two can be legally wed. Along the way, the two women pick up Prentice, a sexy young drifter who's own search for family unites these three rebellious spirits in this uplifting road movie from the award-winning director of Beefcake and The Event.


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EUGENE, Ore. - The University of Oregon and the Oregon Track Club Elite, in conjunction with the City of Eugene's Recreation Services, are sponsoring a free youth clinic for children ages 5-12 Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Hayward Field prior to the Ducks' outdoor season opener, the Oregon Preview.
Kids will be instructed by a number of University of Oregon and OTC Elite track and field athletes and coaches.
Youngsters will have the opportunity to participate in running, long jump and the "turbo" javelin.
All children will receive a meet bib, wristband and free entrance to the Oregon Preview, which begins at 12:30 p.m., in addition to being able to participate in a special group photo and autograph session.
Those kids interested in participating are asked to bring their own running shoes, and check in beginning at 9:45 a.m. at the Powell Plaza entrance (corner of Agate and 15th). Advanced registration is also available at the Sheldon Community Center (2445 Willakenzie Rd. until 5 p.m. Friday.
Participants will be sorted into ages 5-6, 7-9, and 10-12.
The day will begin with a group photo at 10:30.
Then the rotating clinic will feature three stations of the turbo javelin, long jump and running.
In the event of extreme weather, the clinic will be cancelled; check www.gotracktownusa.com for more weather-related information.
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The Zenith Blog - Serre Chevalier
Avalanche training in Serre chevalier
All skiers are aware of avalanches, however, how many people actually know what causes them or how to use avalanche safety equipment? It's getting more and more popular to venture into the back country or off-piste where we are at risk of setting off avalanches. Consequently, it is more important than ever that people are educated on avalanches.......
Avalanche training in Serre chevalier was posted on 26 February 2016 by
Doing More this winter
As we creep into Autumn it is great to see the weather cooling and the early snowfalls - our first ski guests for W15/16 head out in a couple of days and the phones are busy with those searching for their next ski holiday - here are some ideas for doing more than just skiing this winter.........
Doing More this winter was posted on 2 October 2015 by
Winter 15/16 on sale
As the closing days of the winter ski season approach with Stubai and Pitztal closing in June, we are now on sale with Winter 15/16 from France to Italy and from Norway to Austria.....
Winter 15/16 on sale was posted on 28 May 2015 by
deval bob
Following our amazing parapenting experience, myself and Rachel had clearly not had enough adrenaline, so we decided to give the Serre Chevalier Deval'Bob luge a go!
deval bob was posted on 12 March 2015 by
Off to the market
Just down the road from the ski resorts of Montgenevre and Serre Chevalier, you can find the old town of Briancon......Debbie who is hosting in the Chalet Clautre in Montgenevre went off to check out the market.......
Off to the market was posted on 28 February 2015 by
Parapenting in Serre Chevalier, Briancon
You will have read "One flew over the Cuckoo's nest"......but our team in Serre chevalier have a new twist on the book - read on for the story when "Two Flew over Briancon".........
Parapenting in Serre Chevalier, Briancon was posted on 26 February 2015 by
Snowkite Masters Championships
On 16th January 2015 some of the team members from Serre Chevalier, Montgenevre and Alpe D'huez met up on the Col du Lautaret to watch the freestyle Snowkite Masters Championships........
Snowkite Masters Championships was posted on 24 January 2015 by
News from our Resorts
Happy New Year from the mountains - I know we are on Day 12 but it's been busy. Lovely full chalets for Christmas, New Year and the first few weeks - thanks for travelling with us.....but I have got some updates from the team who are looking forward to seeing you later this winter..........
News from our Resorts was posted on 12 January 2014 by
Child Friendly holidays with Zenith
With the children heading back to school this week, I collected some thoughts from Ellen (aged 8) as to where is fun to go on holidays with fun activities.........
Child Friendly holidays with Zenith was posted on 7 January 2013 by
Doing More in Ski Resorts
Most days, we get enquiries from customers looking to get away skiing but wanting to head to a resort where there is plenty to do for a non-skier in the group or where a young baby or toddler will be looked after by one of the parents and they want to know whether there is "stuff" to do. One of the selection criteria for the resorts we feature is (and has always been) that there are opportunities to be doing more than just skiing or snowboarding..........
Doing More in Ski Resorts was posted on 30 December 2012 by
Calling all dog lovers
As a dog lover (and recently a dog owner once more) I was thrilled to experience husky dog sledding earlier this year.
Calling all dog lovers was posted on 13 October 2012 by
Countdown to Winter
With the arrival of the summer solstice last Thursday, the days will start getting shorter now (which is a shame) but the arrival of the 2012/13 ski season will be getting closer (which is great)......
Countdown to Winter was posted on 22 June 2012 by
Zenith Holidays raises money for Matthew's Friends
Since last year Zenith has supported the charity Matthew's Friends and this winter we have been encouraging our overseas staff to join in........
Zenith Holidays raises money for Matthew's Friends was posted on 11 April 2012 by
Resort updates - 1 March 2012
February holidays are now behind us but spring is a wonderful time to enjoy a ski holiday - conditions remain good with all the snow that has fallen and the days are longer.........
Resort updates - 1 March 2012 was posted on 3 March 2012 by
Update from our Resort Teams
February is a busy month in the ski resorts with the UK half term and the European holidays happening - the resort events are many and varied - here is a latest update from some of them........
Update from our Resort Teams was posted on 23 February 2012 by
Hope you had a fun half term holiday...........
The half term holidays are always a dilemma – where to go to avoid the crowds......how to avoid the huge delays....how to avoid it costing a fortune........
Hope you had a fun half term holiday........... was posted on 21 February 2012 by
Update from resort week 3 - January 2012
News Directly From The Resort Teams - if you want to read an update on what is happening in resort - read on......
Update from resort week 3 - January 2012 was posted on 25 January 2012 by
Happy New Year 2012
Happy New year to all our customers and website visitors - hope to see you on the slopes in 2012 - perhaps even at the snowkiting events in Serre Che and Cortina.......
Happy New Year 2012 was posted on 2 January 2012 by
Serre Che Derby - by Alison Dickie (Zenith resort rep for Serre Chevalier)
The Serre Chevalier Derby, a freeride event for skiers, snowboarders, monoskiers, and telemarkers, returned on Saturday 19 March 2011. This was run concurrently with the Ultimate Test tour - the essential free ride fair.
Serre Che Derby - by Alison Dickie (Zenith resort rep for Serre Chevalier) was posted on 27 March 2011 by
Snowing in Serre Che
Flights to the Alps for just £35 return - and there is more fresh snow arriving...
Snowing in Serre Che was posted on 14 March 2011 by


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Last week new information in the lawsuit between Morgan Drexen and the CFPB brought to light a commission compensated department called the Preferred Creditor Program. You can read that article, here. At least one commenter mentioned Morgan Drexen is not the only company to have such a program. If not, then an industry wide problem may exist here. One commenter ... Read More »
Morgan Drexen Rumble With CFPB – Update
Previously covered the suit filed by the debt settlement company Morgan Drexen against the CFPB, here. Today I went to see what, if any, updates there were on the case. Here is the latest: "The Court held two on the record telephone conference calls with the parties on July 24, 2013 and July 25, 2013, during which Plaintiffs consented to ... Read More »
Resurgent Capital Services' and LVNV Funding Dismiss Thousands of Maryland Collection Lawsuits
Maryland District Court Chief Judge Ben C. Clyburn wiped the slate clean on about 3,600 lawsuits to collect debt that was initiated as the result of Resurgent Capital Services' and LVNV Funding going after consumers. The companies reached a settlement with the State of Maryland that included paying a $1 million dollar penalty and dismissing the 3,564 active lawsuits against ... Read More »
LVNV Funding and Resurgent Capital Services Lose Ability to Collect from Maryland Residents
According to a tip a reader sent in after noticing a mention of this issue from CollectionsCreditRisk.com the following State of Maryland press release was found. Maryland Commissioner of Financial Regulation Suspends Collection Agency Licenses of LVNV Funding, LLC and Resurgent Capital Services BALTIMORE, MD (October 28, 2011) – The Maryland Department of Labor's (DLLR) Office of Financial Regulation (FinReg) ... Read More »
Resurgent Capital Services – Scam, Complaint, Review, or Praise?
Please share your experience with this debt relief company and provide your review and feedback, in the comments section below. The goal of this page is to allow people to share information that may be important to help others to make a more informed decision regarding their experience with this debt relief company. Here are some potential questions you might ... Read More »
The Elusive USOBA Membership List Made Public
Below you will find a document that was given to me by a USOBA member with a soul. They sent it to me at email@example.com. I've actually had this for some time and I was giving the United States Organization of Bankruptcy Alternatives (USOBA) multiple chances to release to me a current membership list. After repeated requests, they simply ignored ... Read More »


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The Genetics of the Gym
Researchers explain why regular exercise can lengthen your life and—oddly enough—it has a lot to do with length, the length of your chromosomes that is. More from Jack Kelly, of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
The British researchers studied 2,400 twins. Their research focused on telomeres, the caps at the end of chromosomes, the structures that carry genes.Telomeres, interesting—let's find out more about them. I ran telomeres through Wikipedia. Here's some of what came up. Take a look:
When we're young, our telomeres are long. But every time a cell divides, telomeres get shorter. When telomeres get too short, the cell can no longer divide. Cells die. Muscles weaken, skin wrinkles, eyesight and hearing fade.
Prof. Tim Spector and Dr. Lynn Cherkas of Kings College, and Prof. Abraham Aviv of the New Jersey Medical School found the telomeres in those who exercised vigorously were significantly longer than those in their twins who didn't. The difference was still significant even if the twin who exercised smoked or was overweight.
"These data suggest that the act of exercising may actually protect the body against the aging process," said Mr. Spector, who is a professor of genetic epidemiology. The study was published last month in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
During cell division, the enzymes that duplicate the chromosome and its DNA can't continue their duplication all the way to the end of the chromosome. If cells divided without telomeres, they would lose the end of their chromosomes, and the necessary information it contains. (In 1972, James Watson named this phenomenon the "end replication problem.") The telomere is a disposable buffer, which is consumed during cell division and is replenished by an enzyme…Riveting, so, how long are your telomeres? I figure with the amount I exercise, I should have telomeres from here to Staten Island!
…If telomeres become too short, they will potentially unfold from their presumed closed structure. It is thought that the cell detects this uncapping as DNA damage and will enter cellular senescence, growth arrest or apoptosis depending on the cell's genetic background (p53 status). Uncapped telomeres also result in chromosomal fusions. Since this damage cannot be repaired in normal somatic cells, the cell may even go into apoptosis. Many aging-related diseases are linked to shortened telomeres. Organs deteriorate as more and more of their cells die off or enter cellular senescence.


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Fun Day Dog Show proves a huge success
Our popular annual Fun Day Dog Show took place on Saturday 28th May. Following a fairly "dreich" and miserable day at Glencaple in 2010 we decided to try a new venue this year, which offered cover, a restaurant selling hot and cold food, civilised toilets, and ample car-parking.
We were made welcome at Barstobrick Visitors' Centre by owners Robin and Hilary Austin, and as the weather was erratic, we were very glad indeed to have taken the step of moving west to Ringford this year.
Any worries that people would not travel proved unfounded, as the show drew a marvellous 354 entries! Our judges were local gundog specialist Mary Neil, Obedience trainer Pam Stokes, and for the fun classes we had a combination of Gilly Fraser from D&G Life and Stephen Jardine from STV who did a great job juggling compere'ing and judging between them.
As well as all the classes, local STARS agility group put on an impressive display and allowed others to have a go afterwards in the outside arena. Our Dalbeattie and Annan shop volunteers had stalls with bric-a-brac, Play Your Cards Right, and a big tombola, Mayan Handmade Chocolates did a roaring trade and Monica the Greyhound from Coronation Street (now an elderly lady) was present to meet her fans.
Diana Lord, our Chairman, put several dogs through their paces assessing them for their Kennel Club Bronze Good Citizen Awards, and the Centre's staff were busy microchipping dogs as part of our ongoing Hot Dogs and Free Chips campaign.
We were delighted to raise over £1,400 in total but even more delighted to see such a huge number of people and dogs enjoying themselves, and have been basking in the glow of positive feedback from people who attended.
BEST RESCUE was chosen jointly by our celebrity judges and went to Terri Ann Cinderby's Scooby.
BEST OBEDIENCE went to Debbie Burley's Penny
BEST OF BREEDS went to Jessica Bell's Dixie, with whom young Jessica also scooped Best Junior Obedience Handler. Jessica also won Best Junior handler with her other dog Chase.
A full list of winners and more photographs will be available for viewing on our Facebook page as from Wednesday 15th June.
Thanks to everyone who supported this event and made it such a success.
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I just wanted to say a few words about Will Hayden after the conversation we had while texting each other yesterday.
This has "nothing" to do with Sons Of Guns or Red Jacket Firearms.
It also has nothing to do with Will being guilty or innocent of the crime he has been accused of. That's not what this is about.
This is about the character of a man I had some dealings with a few years ago.
A while back I was given a very slim chance of living this long. I spent most of my time looking out the window and flipping though the T.V. channels.
One day I seen this new show about and thought I'd watch it. I seen a rifle they made and thought, man that's cool!
I still had a couple guns and thought I'd sell them and get me one of these rifles.
Long story short, Will and I did a trade. A week or so later I received a call from Will. He asked me if I'd be interested in working on a project. I told him I really didn't know much about what he wanted and maybe azhonkey would be a better choice, but he seemed to be more interested in my doing it.
I thought if I could do it and he decided to produce it, maybe it could help my wife after I was gone.
Will sent me funds (to a total stranger) to pay for all the R and D.
The project didn't pan out, but Will took the time for me whenever I needed anything, but mostly he listened when I just needed someone talk to and has still put up with me to this day.
People with this kind of character are almost nonexistent in this day and age, especially to a stranger.
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Hip-hop group Outkast will be celebrating their 20th anniversary with a 40-city tour, according to a Jan. 13 press release on their website.
The first date on their tour will be Fri., April 11., for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, Calif., and continue on to other locations.
"It's truly an honor to celebrate 20 years and still be free to do music the way we choose," said Big Boi in a recent press release. "Don't just think outside the box, know that there is no box. I'm looking forward to rocking the stage with my Bro Ski and to all the fans -- stank you smelly much, this is for y'all!"
"And imagine, all we wanted to do was rap!" Andre "Andre 3000" Benjamin added. "I am thankful to have been a part of a group that allowed me to explore anything that came to mind and have fun doing it. Returning to the stage together is the most exciting way for us to thank everyone for their 20 years of supporting Outkast."
Both artists have garnered their own solo hits, as well as group hits that topped the Billboard charts.
Some of their hit songs never broke the top 10 but did well, such as "International Players Anthem (I Choose You" (peaked at no. 70, on the charts for 9 weeks); "I Can't Wait" (peaked at no. 40, on the charts for 13 weeks); "The Whole World" (peaked at no. 19, on the charts for 20 weeks); "So Fresh So Clean" (peaked at no. 30, on the charts for 20 weeks); "Rosa Parks" (peaked at no. 55, on the charts for 17 weeks); "Elevators (Me & You)" (peaked at no. 12, on the charts for 20 weeks); and "Player's Ball" (peaked at no. 37, on the charts for 20 weeks).
More successful songs were "Roses" (peaked at no. 9, on the charts for 21 weeks); "The Way You Move" (peaked at no. 1, on the charts for 39 weeks); "Hey Ya" (peaked at no. 1, on the charts for 32 weeks); and "Ms. Jackson" (peaked at no. 1, on the charts for 23 weeks).
The group also embarked on solo projects after their 2003 split album (and fifth studio album) "The Love Below/Speakerboxxx."
Andre 3000 poked his head into the hip-hop and R&B world occasionally (when he wasn't doing Gillette shaving cream commercials) to record recent songs, such as the remix to UNK's "Walk It Out," John Legend's "Green Light," Young Jeezy's "I Do" and T.I.'s "Sorry."
He also showed off his acting chops with 2005's "Four Brothers," the 2006 TV series "Class of 3000" and played the role of rock star Jimi Hendrix in 2013's "All Is By My Side." The latter film is set to release this year in the UK but no date has been set for the U.S. "All Is By My Side" did, however, premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.
Big Boi released 2012's solo album "Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors" after his 2007 album "Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty."
Both artists starred in the 2006 film "Idlewild."
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every day, at some point, you can catch my daughter flipping through the american girl doll catalog.
so for her 7th birthday, we decided to do an american girl doll party.
her favorite color is blue so we picked
the colors navy, hot pink and teal.
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Charley Polachi: No Room for Prima Donnas
GUEST MENTOR Charley Polachi, co-founder of Polachi Access Executive Search: You may have heard about MBO – management by objectives. I frequently see MBH – management by hope – meaning things aren't going well, the product is late, customers are unhappy and the founder hopes things will get better on their own. This is not an effective tonic for fixing problems.
As an executive recruiter for tech firms and startups over the past 30 years, I've worked with many leaders – most of them good, some of them bad. Not all founders are good managers, but the smart ones recognize it and deal with it by hiring a strong number two, replacing themselves at some point or using their board of advisors or directors as intermediaries. By definition, startups are team-dependent environments with limited structure, minimal resources and huge demands placed on virtually everyone in the organization. There is no room for prima donnas or crybabies.
Read tips from other mentors on how to maintain a collaborative work environment.
If you are a founder encountering problems on the team, act fast and proactively. Swift action will result in more favorable outcomes than a wait-and-see approach when facing troublesome patterns or behaviors. Here are some tips that will help you through the process:
- Praise in public and punish in private.
- Have a private conversation based on facts and data, not emotions.
- Take notes — acknowledge that there are always two sides to a story.
- Encourage the team members to present their side of the story, and search for an acceptable solution.
- Monitor the situation.
- Hold regularly scheduled follow-up meetings.
If need be, escalate the situation to a trusted third party or advisor/board member. The same ground rules should apply: act quickly and get an agreement in place. A written plan of action is always prudent.
If the team can't resolve issues internally, the founder faces the dreaded Sophie's choice – someone stays and someone has to go. Remember, it is always all about business instead of a social club mindset; tough decisions come with the territory for a founder or CEO. Be aware that the rest of the team takes their cues from how the founder adjudicates the situation, and these decisions continually shape corporate culture.
Collaboration doesn't mean 100% agreement on all issues, but there must be harmony to function. Think of an orchestra: Many instruments play different parts, but when the pieces fit together, beautiful music is made.


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Pierre-Louis' Big Day Spoiled By Holy Cross
Nov. 26, 2013
WORCESTER, Mass. - Kim Pierre-Louis scored in double-figures for the third consecutive game; however, UMass women's basketball suffered a 76-54 setback at Holy Cross on Tuesday evening. Pierre-Louis netted a career-high 24 points at the Hart Recreation Center in Worcester, Mass., as she finished 10-of-13 from the floor and 4-for-4 at the free throw line.
Alyx Stiff provided seven points, three rebounds and a trio of assists over 18 minutes on the floor. Kiara Bomben, Amber Dillon and Rashida Timbilla added six points apiece, with Timbilla notching six rebounds, three assists and a block as well. Over the previous three games, Pierre-Louis has provided 10 points against Rutgers and a then-personal-best 19 at Hartford before scoring 24 more at the Crusaders.
Alex Smith and Raquel Scott led the high-scoring Holy Cross offense, which entered the contest averaging 83.7 points per game. Smith finished with 23 points on a 9-for-14 evening from the floor, including five three-pointers. Scott provided 21 points, 12 rebounds and four assists while Emily Parker chipped in 11 points and a dozen boards.
The Crusaders connected on their shots during the opening four minutes, 29 seconds of action to race to a 14-4 lead. During the stretch, Holy Cross went 6-for-10 from the floor and hit a pair of three-pointers.
UMass head coach Sharon Dawley called a timeout to regroup the Minutewomen, who responded with a successful trip down the floor. Following a missed three-pointer from Emily Mital, Timbilla fought through three Crusaders for the offensive board and put-back layup to make it 14-6.
Holy Cross continued to key in from all around the court and built their lead as large as 23 points, 36-13 with 5:49 remaining in the first half. However, the Minutewomen answered with a 10-0 run spanning two minutes, 35 seconds of game action to pull within 36-23.
Pierre-Louis and Stiff were integral in the run, with Stiff contributing six points to four earned by Pierre-Louis. Stiff swung the offensive momentum in UMass' favor with a three-pointer before Pierre-Louis added a jumper in the lane with 4:51 left in the half to move UMass within 36-18 of Holy Cross.
Stiff added her second trey of the game at the 4:08 mark while Pierre-Louis followed with a jumper to end the streak with 2:54 remaining to play in the stanza.
Smith and Molly Hourigan rallied the Crusaders during the final three minutes of the first half as the squad took a 43-26 lead into the break, capped by Smith knocking down a jumper with less than three seconds to play before halftime.
Holy Cross continued its run at the start of the second half to push its lead over 20 points before the Minutewomen responded. After Scott drained a jumper for the Crusaders to give the home side a 58-38 advantage with 16:26 left, UMass used a seven-point scoring burst move back within 13 points of tying.
Dillon hit back-to-back shots for the Minutewomen for her first points of the game before Bomben swished a three-pointer at the 10:17 mark to cut the Holy Cross lead to 58-45.
However, the Crusaders did not let their lead dip further as they answered with a 12-0 run to go in front, 70-45 with 7:01 left and put the game out of reach.
UMass finished 21-of-53 from the floor (39.6 percent) and went 3-for-14 on three-point attempts (21.4 percent). The Minutewomen were 9-for-14 on free throw attempts (64.2 percent).
Holy Cross finished 30-of-69 on field goals (43.5 percent), including a 7-for-17 day from beyond the arc (41.2 percent). The Crusaders added nine points in 17 trips to the line (52.9 percent).
Holy Cross led 25-9 in scoring off of turnovers and 30-26 in points in the paint. UMass earned a 42-15 advantage in bench scoring due to Pierre-Louis' evening.
UMass heads to Orono, Maine, to participate in the University of Maine Invitational for its next pair of contests. The Minutewomen open competition at the tournament against the host-Black Bears on Friday, Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. They follow with a game versus either William & Mary or Green Bay on Saturday, Nov. 30 at Noon.
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This week Team CrossFit Scottsdale will be competing at CrossFit 480 on Saturday morning at 10am. Everyone is encouraged to come out and support those competing in the CrossFit Games Open. Also Remember the free Primal Nutrition Seminar is at 7:30 TONIGHT at CrossFit Scottsdale. I would recommend bringing a paper and pen to jot down all the wisdom of the paleo lifestyle. Hope to see you all there!
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Adventures from Paradise: A Tribute to Minnie Riperton
Hailed as the "best free outdoor summer concert series" by Los Angeles Magazine, Grand Performances at the beautiful California Plaza will feature the soulful 70's sounds of the wonderful Minnie Riperton.
With a vocal range of five octaves and a rare ability to sing in the whistle register (the highest register in the human voice) Riperton originally planned to be an opera singer but turned to pop in 1961. Her major hit "Loving You" achieved number one on the American Pop Music charts, and her "Perfect Angel album was certified gold.
The Decoders featuring a twenty piece ensemble plus special guests, DJs Jeremy Sole and Aaron Byrd will re-imagine and remix her groundbreaking soul style.
California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Ave. 8pm
Four Clowns; Noah and Jonah
These clowns aren't clowning around, or are they? Four Clowns is a troupe of performers who are not clowning around about treating their clowning as an art form. Founder and artistic director Jeremy Aluma studied under David Bridel, USC's MFA acting program and founder of Four Clowns sister company the Clown School.
The company's repertoire is divided into adult and kid-friendly shows. Noah and Jonah are both in the adult category juxtaposing God's beleaguered acolyte Noah against shiftless Jonah with each show illustrating different attitudes these men take toward their responsibilities.
Noah a serious rule-follower is faced with the seemingly impossible task of saving the world from God's promise to destroy everyone on earth with a great flood. Delightful puppets and masks accompany Noah on his amazing journey as he sets out to prove that he is the man for the job.
Jonah, lazy and argumentative escapes from a mission he doesn't want by becoming a stowaway on a boat bound for nowhere. Before he knows what happened he finds himself in the belly of a whale and if forced to confront what he's been running hiding and running from.
The clowns are serious about their art, but not too serious; these performances with their modern take on biblical stories are full of adventure, song, dance and magic.
Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Hwy., Santa Monica, 4:30 PM
Noah: July 9, 11, 17
Jonah July 10, 16, 18
These programs are free but online reservations are recommended; fourclowns.org/adults/noah-jonah.
Mike Kelley at MOCA
This homecoming exhibition of Mike Kelley, one of the most respected and beloved seminal artists of our time, entitled simple "Mike Kelley" is the largest body of the artist's work to day and the first comprehensive survey since 1993. The exhibit will bring together over 200 works, of deeply innovative work mining American popular culture, and both modernist and alternative traditions ranging from the early 70's until 2012
Exploring themes as diverse as American class relations, sexuality, religion, history, and politics, Kelley brought both incisive critique and self-deprecating humor to his subjects. Using every conceivable medium, his work involved found objects, banners, painting drawings, collage underground music, performance, photography and sculpture.
In addition to the regular free Thursday evenings from 5-8 pm, Every Saturday night in July will have free admission from 6-10 with DJs, food trucks performances, art talks and tours.
The Geffen Contemporary, 152 Central Ave.
Saturday's off the 405 at the Getty Center: Art and Music
Enjoy live music in the courtyard, evening views of the city and the summer exhibitions at the Getty Center.
July 12 will feature L.A. based Chicano Batman playing their brand of fusion, mixing Mexican ballads, Brazilian, Santana, Cumbia with a little Jimi Hendrix and Cream.
Founded in the Latin-American infused heart of Los Angeles, the original members were raised on Spanish-language ballads from the likes of Los Angeles Negros, Leo Dan and heavily inspired by classic oldies and Brazilian singer Caetano Veloso. Using the "old school" as a launching pad to express their contemporary spirit the band is seeking to capture the spirit of many musical styles. Chicago Batman's funky style with the simultaneous combination of lavish, contrasting rhythms is designed not just to entertain but to also uplift your spirits. Each of their songs are infused with their unique style of collective originality, Carlos playing catchy melodies, Bardo singing poetry as he comps chords on his 19170 Yamaha Combo Organ, Eduardo and Gabriel on the rhythm section.
The Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Drive, 6-9 pm
Calder and Abstraction: From Avant-Garde to Iconic
Revolutionizing modern sculpture, Alexander Calder was one of the most important artists of the twentieth century. His charming and whimsical style has sometimes been criticized as insubstantial; after all he did build an entire miniature circus out of wire, buttons and cardboard. Could anyone take his suspended kinetic sculptures seriously? The answer is a resounding yes. Who said that art that makes us smile can't be important?
Calder's most iconic works, which Marcel Duchamp called "mobiles" are sculptures in which flat pieces of carefully balanced painted metal disks, connected by wire float delicately in the air, propelled by motors or air currents, moving and changing never exactly the same, drawing patterns in space, shadows on walls. His later works call stabiles are monumental structures with arching forms and massive steel planes that continue his engagement with dynamism and daring innovation.
LA County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles 90036
This exhibit will close on July 27