text:
Star Tracks: Monday, May 16, 2016 42 years, 2,191 covers and 55,436 stories from PEOPLE magazine's history for you to enjoy
Latest News!
- Country Singer Cam Marries in Intimate Desert Ceremony: All the Details
- Read the Cover Story: Brad & Angelina Split After 12 Years: It's Over
- Presenting… Every Single Thing the Kardashians Have Said About Their Nipples
- WATCH: The Bachelor's Chris Harrison on His Love Life: 'I Truly Couldn't Be Happier'
- WATCH AND SHOP: The Kinda Out-There Beauty Product You'll Love
People Top 5
LAST UPDATE: Tuesday February 10, 2015 01:10PM EST
PEOPLE Top 5 are the most-viewed stories on the site over the past three days, updated every 60 minutes
- January 31, 2000
- Vol. 53
- No. 4
Picks and Pans Main: Tube
Week at a Glance
CBS (Saturdays, 8 p.m. ET)
If imitation is a form of flattery, the makers of ABC's Who Wants to Be a Millionaire must want to tell the other networks, "Thanks, but you're way too kind."
Two of the Millionaire copies, CBS's Winning Lines and FOX's Greed, bear the fingerprints of Dick Clark. He's the host of Winning Lines, billed on its Jan. 8 premiere as "the biggest game show ever to hit prime time." You want big? It starts with 49 players in an awesome six-tiered seating arrangement. Then six contestants engage in "a cutthroat round of sudden death" before Lines finally gets down to one player going for a million bucks. After seeming listless and confused throughout the opener, Clark cited his sweaty palms as proof of the show's suspense. Maybe he was just afraid of flunking a pop quiz on the rules.
Clark is an executive producer of Greed, but the host is ex-Love Connection slickster Chuck Woolery, who outdid himself on one show by mispronouncing Madame Defarge, Madame Tussaud and Madame Bovary in the same question. Greed operates with five-person "teams" but encourages mates to knock off one another and thus increase their share of a possible $2 million prize. That, friends, is a capital sin.
Bottom Line: Neither game pays
PBS (Wed., Feb. 2, 8 p.m. ET)
Show of the week
"To be an actor who knew what he was doing all the time." That, Sidney Poitier recalls in this American Masters profile, was his goal when he embarked on a theatrical career. He went on to become a social symbol as well as a consummate professional. For a good part of the '50s and '60s, Poitier was the biggest—in box office terms, one might say the only—black movie star in America. From film to film he carried the burden of a nation's racial prejudices and aspirations. No actor has had a more difficult role.
Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light often leaves us begging for more insight and information. Poitier's thoughts and body of work simply don't fit into a one-hour frame. But director Lee Grant (who appeared with Poitier in In the Heat of the Night) does a good job of exploring his Bahamian roots, and the 72-year-old star is brimming with vitality in the interview segments—thoughtful, emotional, humorous and animated.
Bottom Line: Richly deserved tribute
VH1 (Tues., Feb.1, 9 p.m. ET)
Imagine John Lennon and Paul McCartney spent a day together in New York City in 1976. It's easy if you try. But if the former Beatles did chew the fat and air their differences for hours on end, couldn't they have come up with better dialogue than what's heard in this TV movie?
John (Jared Harris): "You were afraid of being on your own, that everyone would finally see who was the real brains behind the Beatles!" Paul (Aidan Quinn): "The real brain? Oh, that's a laugh."
It is indeed. And here's another: After his ex-partner dredges up some unhappy childhood memories, Paul actually says, "That's heavy, John."
Harris gives the late Lennon an interesting mix of arrogance and insecurity; Quinn's McCartney seems blandly well-adjusted by comparison. Paul's pop-psych advice on how to handle the hurt in life: "Face it and get past it." Sounds reasonable, but it doesn't exactly rock.
Bottom Line: Nothing to twist and shout about
The WB (Mondays, 9 p.m. ET)
As a cranky critic well past his teen years, I'm inclined to remark that The "WB needs another high school series the way suburbia needs another strip mall. But The WB has a constitutional right not to care about fogies like me. In effect, the network is saying to its young target audience: Hey, if you like Popular, here's the shorter, funnier version.
The new half-hour comedy focuses on three sophomores at Wicker H. Normall High: nervous, naive Pooh (Mike Damus, late of Teen Angel); Russell (Eddie Kaye Thomas from American Pie), a would-be stud who's not quite as cool as the image he tries to project; and intelligent Anna (Lea Moreno), who may be more mature than her sexy single mom, Gogi (Joanna Pacula). Yes, the lead characters seem vaguely familiar, and the plots aren't what you'd call groundbreaking either. In the first of two episodes on Jan. 24, Russell puts the moves on a pretty twentysomething only to discover she's his substitute teacher. The only surprise is that he's surprised.
The flights of surrealism (Russell shrinks to little-boy size; a civics teacher turns into Thomas Jefferson) are alternately clever and gratuitous, but at certain moments the writers show a commendable tendency to stress irony over high jinks.
Bottom Line: Normal or slightly above
>Sunday, Jan. 30 ROAD RUNNER VS. COYOTE: BIG GAME XXVIII Cartoon Network (1 p.m. ET) What better warm-up for Super Bowl XXXIV than four hours of championship animated action?
Monday, Jan. 31 VOLCANO ABC (8 p.m. ET) L.A. turns into Lava Land in this 1997 disaster flick with Tommy Lee Jones and Anne Heche.
Tuesday, Feb. 1 JAG CBS (8 p.m. ET) Mayday! Harm's trapped on a sinking ship with a sailor accused of murder.
Wednesday, Feb. 2 SPIN CITY ABC (9:30 p.m. ET) Mike organizes a raffle that goes awry, and he desperately needs 500 grand.
Thursday, Feb. 3 FRIENDS NBC (8 p.m. ET) Rachel's spendthrift sister (guest star Reese Wither-spoon) flirts with Ross.
Friday, Feb. 4 DATELINE NBC (9 p.m. ET) Sara James reports on a retired Arizona couple who adopted a party of 10 abandoned siblings.
Saturday, Feb. 5 8 MM HBO (8 p.m. ET) Nicolas Cage plays a cop plumbing the porno depths in a 1999 thriller that features The Sopranos' James Gandolfini.
More in the Archive
Today's Photos
Treat Yourself! 4 Preview Issues
The most buzzed about stars this minute!


text:
Tinley Park
St. Louis
Las Vegas
New Jersey
North Brunswick
North Carolina
Post-licensure Programs
I have two young boys who are my whole entire world. I decided that in order to truly prove to them that education is a priority for our family, I needed to hold myself to the same standard. I wanted to be a role model for them. My first inclination was to simply expand my AA in nursing to a BSN. But while taking classes, I realized how enriched I was feeling both personally and professionally. I was able to immediately apply what I was learning into my practice and see the improved patient outcomes through the evidence-based care I was providing. With the ease of Chamberlain's online classes, I have been able to continue to raise my two little boys and work two jobs, all the while excelling in graduate nursing classes and progressing the nursing profession. I am so excited to be graduating soon and am so thankful to have found Chamberlain!
Sue B.
MSN Degree Program, Educator Specialty Track
A nurse's ability to help people is what first drew me to this profession. I also enjoy collaborating with peers in order to provide the most effective outcome for our patients. I made my decision to enroll at Chamberlain based on the ease of its admissions process, as well as the academic advisors and admissions counselors' knowledge of, and respect for, adult learners.
Earning my BSN degree – and what will soon be my MSN degree – from Chamberlain has been a fantastic experience. Chamberlain faculty members understand the time constraints that daily life puts on their students. The online learning format helps ensure that life doesn't get in the way of school and that school doesn't get in the way of life. From admissions and academic advising to faculty expertise and the online environment, the motivation and knowledge I've received from Chamberlain is the driving force behind my academic success.
Debra J.
MSN Degree Program, Executive Specialty Track
I had heard great things from some RNs I know who were on their BSN journey at Chamberlain, such as how helpful and accessible their professors were and how they loved the ease of accessibilty to their course work anytime day or night. I considered several nursing programs for my MSN degree and settled on Chamberlain, because of the positive experiences of so many students before me. Once I made the decision to attend Chamberlain, they helped me focus on my career goals as a nurse executive student and guided me successfully throughout my MSN journey. I am graduating from Chamberlain with my MSN this month and I couldn't be more proud than I am right at this moment!
Sandra W.
MSN Degree Program
You don't have to get it right out of the gate, you just have to get going. Start before you're ready. No more excuses. No more delays." Starting back to school after 22 years was a huge culture shock! I finally took the plunge as a way to re-focus my energy in a positive direction during a particularly difficult time in my life. Not only have I increased my knowledge tremendously, but also my self-confidence and pride in my profession. Seeing me in the role of a student has served as an example for my children and my co-workers. I can truly say that I have "blossomed" as result of my Chamberlain experience.
Christopher S.
MSN Degree Program, Educator Specialty Track
Chamberlain has allowed me the flexibility to complete my MSN as a nurse educator entirely online while working full time. The instructors are quick to respond to questions and the advisors are very helpful. Knowing what I do now, I would choose Chamberlain all over again!
Courtney S.
MSN Degree Program, Executive Specialty Track
I started my journey at Chamberlain while obtaining my BSN. When I started my MSN, I was seeking a major that was not offered at Chamberlain. After one year at a different university, I decided to change my major and return to Chamberlain. I have less than a year until completion and every day I find working towards the MSN- Executive track is helping me gain leadership skills. I was chosen to be in my employer's "Exploring Leaders" program that grows upcoming leaders within the organization. I can thank Chamberlain for the opportunities and career growth I am already experiencing, even prior to completion of my degree. I would highly recommend Chamberlain to my colleagues, friends and neighbors and have recommended them many times since starting my educational journey.
Dianne N.
RN to BSN Online Option Graduate, MSN Degree Program, MSN & MBA Track Option
I was a single parent of two children and working two jobs when I started nursing school. After I became a registered nurse (RN), I moved across the state so I could raise my children in a better environment. Eventually, I accepted a permanent job at a hospital where I held positions of increasing responsibility, including manager of the intensive-care unit.
While working at the hospital, I noticed that while I was successful at my job and continued to be recognized for it, I didn't think I was as efficient as I could be. I was working harder, not smarter, because I didn't have the tools I needed – as though I was trying to do an upper-level job with a low-level education. I decided to leave my position, take a job as a bedside nurse and return to school.
As an RN with 20 years of experience and a family to provide for, I chose Chamberlain for a few reasons: I was able to enroll right away; I didn't need to fulfill any clinical requirements; and Chamberlain has flexible scheduling options. Upon admission, my enrollment advisor provided me with everything I needed to get into classes that were starting in as early as one week and remained in close contact with me throughout my program's duration to make sure all of my needs were met.
I found Chamberlain's coursework to be both relevant and rigorous. I was looking for an education that could help advance my career. With the tools and knowledge I received at Chamberlain, I am back in a management position and am able to be more successful at my current job. Senior leadership has noticed the changes in my leadership abilities and the overall success of my department, which are both a direct result of the education I received from Chamberlain. My Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree capstone project was implemented company-wide at my current job which is a huge testament to what I learned at Chamberlain.
My son obtained his bachelor's degree before I completed mine, and my daughter is in the process of earning hers now. I was proud to show them that it is never too late to go back to school.
Tonita S.
MSN Degree Program, Educator Specialty Track
Chamberlain's instructors were awesome, very helpful and always offered support. They genuinely enjoyed teaching and provided a positive learning environment. I met a lot of nice, interesting fellow students who I became great friends with and continue to keep in contact with to this day.
The challenges I faced were typical. Juggling home, family, school and studying responsibilities posed potential obstacles. But Chamberlain's flexible, affordable classes, great board pass rate and reputation as a good nursing school helped me graduate with a BSN degree and, come December, my MSN degree.
Kisha S.
MSN Degree Program, Healthcare Policy Specialty Track
When I first started Chamberlain I was feeling overwhelmed and powerless in both my personal and work life. I knew that I needed to go back to school for my RN-BSN in order to become empowered in both again. Slow and steady, working as a full-time night shift Labor & Delivery RN and being a full-time mom to two young sons, I have been taking one class every 8 weeks since the summer of 2010 to attain my MSN in Healthcare Policy in the summer of 2014. Chamberlain College of Nursing has not only given me a sound education, but has also helped me discover a greater sense of purpose in my life and profession.
Start writing your next chapter! Speak to a representative at 877.751.5783
MSN Student Named Hospital Nursing Director
Chamberlain MSN student, Jodi Rucker, RN, BSN, has been named director of the medical/surgical
and intensive care units at Memorial Hospital in Sandusky County, Ohio. Read the announcement.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Media Relations
Press Release:
MEDIA CONTACT: Polly Burks
561-297-2595, firstname.lastname@example.com
FAU Presents a Storytelling Feast
BOCA RATON, FL (November 5, 2009) – The South Florida Storytelling Project of the School of Communication and Multimedia Studies in Florida Atlantic University's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters presents "ACultural Feast: A Deliciously Different Performance Event." This one-of-a-kind luncheon theatre series includes a buffet-style lunch served by area restaurants, providing a delicious sample of cuisine from various cultures, followed by a storytelling performance. The series will take place in the Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Tickets are $25 for the lunch and performance.
The first performance, "A Bite of the Big Apple New York Stories," featuring Regina Ress, will take place on Saturday, November 14 at 12:30 p.m. Years of being a passionate resident of Greenwich Village have given Regina Ress a sharp eye for New York character, place and history. From the Bronx to Battery Park, you'll relive the sights and sounds of American's most exciting city.
On Saturday, February 20 at 12:30 p.m., Connie Regan-Blade presents "True Grits a Window on Appalachia." For traditional Appalachian Mountain tales or true-life drama, there's no one like Regan-Blake. A longtime protegee of renowned traditional storyteller Ray Hicks, she takes you on an unforgettable journey to the Old World and the Old Ways.
For information about any of these performances, call the Willow Theatre box office at 561-347-3948 or visit www.willowtheatre.org. For more information about the South Florida Storytelling Project, call 561-297-0042.
About Florida Atlantic University:
Florida Atlantic University opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. Today, the University serves more than28,000 undergraduate and graduate students on seven campuses. Building on its rich tradition as a teaching university, with a world-class faculty, FAU hosts 10 colleges: College of Architecture, Urban & Public Affairs, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Biomedical Science, the College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Engineering & Computer Science, the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, the Graduate College, the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.


text:
3 Arrested After Chase Through Park HillThree people were arrested after a short chase through the Park Hill Neighborhood in Denver on Wednesday afternoon.
Police Asking For Help In Northeast Denver Murder InvestigationPolice in Denver would like the public's help in a murder investigation.
Detectives Try To Breathe Life Into Cold Case Murder Of Popular Video ProducerPolice in Denver continue to search for answers one year after the mysterious murder of a popular businessman.
An Unlikely Group: Rival Gangs, Victims, Pastors & Community Leaders MeetRival gang members on Wednesday sat down face to face at an unusual gathering that included victims of violent crime, clergy members and community leaders.
1 Dead, 2 Critical In Separate Shootings Just Hours After Peace RallyTwo separate shootings that are most likely gang-related left one person dead and two others injured following a peace rally in the Cole neighborhood Tuesday night.
Police Investigating Shooting On Holly Street In Northeast DenverDenver police are investigating a shooting in the Park Hill neighborhood Monday night.
Water Main Breaks On Martin Luther King BoulevardDenver Water is working to fix a water main break on Martin Luther King Boulevard.
Reward Offered In Search For Suspect After Man Found Shot To Death In CarPolice in Denver are offering a reward in the search for a suspect in the murder of a man found shot to death in his car. Detectives hope the public can help them catch a killer.
Homicide Victim Near City Park IdentifiedDenver police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting near City Park as 49-year-old Philip Lucero.
Denver Police Investigate Homicide After Body Found In CarPolice in Denver are investigating a homicide after they found a body inside a car early Sunday morning.
School Bus Driver Not At Fault In Crash On Colorado BoulevardDenver police say a Denver Public Schools bus driver was not at fault in an accident at Martin Luther King Boulevard and Colorado Boulevard Friday morning.
Pregnant Woman Found With Serious Injuries In StreetDenver police are investigating after a woman was found with a serious head injury in a Denver street on Sunday evening.


text:
It's the early 1980s and the new entertainment craze is coming from Hollywood via VHS — Video Home System.
Sheri Watts, along with her parents George and the late Doris Robinson, decided to open the very first brick and mortar video rental store in Salem County, The Video Station.
"Back then, it was mostly doctors and lawyers coming in to rent VCRs and videos," Watts said. "
Fast forward 30 years to today, and The Video Station is still standing strong in Pennsville.
"I credit customer loyalty," Watts said. "We have some customers who have never walked into a Blockbuster or rented from a Redbox."
During the past 30 years, Watts has seen generations come through the doors.
"I have kids coming in now, who would come in with their parents before, coming in with their own children now," she said.
When Watts opened the doors to The Video Station on Dec. 11, 1982, she was three months pregnant with her daughter Jeri Urian.
"I attribute a lot of our success to Jeri," Watts said. "She grew up here. We used to get boxes of (movie) posters, and when she was only 3 or 4, she would know what movie the poster was for before I could even pull it all the way out of the box."
She said the toddler would help her mom by hanging the movie rental tags on the shelves in front of the movies just by "matching up the letters" in the titles.
Now married and the store manager, Jeri's knowledge of films runs deep.
"A customer can come in and say 'There's this movie where there's a guy walking down the road,' and Jeri will know what movie they're talking about," Watts said.
Jeri attributes her film knowledge to growing up at the video store.
"I've watched a lot of movies," she said. "And I read a lot of entertainment magazines and watch TMZ and the entertainment shows. I keep up on all that stuff."
However, Watts said The Video Station has had its share of ups and downs during three decades in business.
"After we opened, Pennsville Video opened and had free membership and $2 rentals," she said. "Back then we had a membership fee and $3 rentals."
But The Video Station customer base stayed strong and, not too long after, Pennsville Video shut its doors.
"He came in and said, 'I don't know what I was thinking,'" Watts said.
Next, West Coast Video opened up "in our parking lot," Watts said, remembering when the chain store opened in the building located next door, toward the back of the lot.
Only a couple years later, West Coast closed its doors making way for a Blockbuster Video to open at the other end of town.
"Blockbuster closed in 2010," Watts said. "I was in England with the Girl Scouts. Texting wasn't bad, but it was expensive to call."
But Jeri had to call her mother with the news.
"I heard Blockbuster was closing, so I had to call her," Jeri said. "That was an important phone call."
So between their large customer base — approximately 15,000 members and more signing up every day — and personal customer service, The Video Station was the first, and is now the last surviving video rental store in Salem County.
"It feels good," Jeri said. "It's pretty impressive and quite an accomplishment."
Jeri agrees with her mom about the regulars keeping the shop going for all these years.
"We have really loyal customers and we're here so much, just the two of us, we know the people well and know what kinds of movies they like," she said. "We know certain people well enough to say, 'No, you won't like that one.'"
Melanie Furey of Pennsville, actually worked at The Video Station for seven years and has been a loyal customer ever since.
"Say you go to Red Box and rent a movie and you hate it, you wasted your money," Furey said. "But when you go into The Video Station, they will tell you what a movie is about and if you will like it or not. They're great there."
Chris Connolly, also of Pennsville, said he frequents The Video Station because he is guaranteed to get a new movie on the day of its release.
"I think the biggest reason is that Red Box doesn't have the new releases when they come out," he said. "It's always a week or two behind. Plus, Red Box doesn't have the selection Video Station does."
He said it's nice to have a video store still open because "you actually deal with a person."
"Everything, now days, is so automated, it's nice to be able to interact wiht a real person," Connolly said. "And a local person at that."
And many Video Station customers patronize the shop in order to support the area.
"I go in there all the time because supporting local business is very important," Furey said.
New releases on DVD and Blue Ray arrive at The Video Station every Tuesday and are $3 for a two-day rental, and older releases are 99 cents for two days.
On Monday's, every movie rents for 99 cents.
There are always bins of movies on sale, and The Video Station's entire stock of video games is currently for sale.
Memberships are free and only require a driver's license and credit card.
For more information, call 856-678-6386 or stop by The Video Station at 177 N. Broadway in Pennsville.


text:
Funerary vase
a vase with a hole placed at the bottom for a libation( a liquid used as a sacrifice to a deity) so it could seep out unto the grave
Archaic period
the period of Greek art from 900 to 500 BC. It was the earliest period of great vase painting and the beginning of monumental stone sculpture
Black-figure painting
is a style in which the entire design is painted in black silhouette against the red clay. The internal design is scratched in with a needle.
Red figure painting
the reddish clay was painted with black slip (watery clay substance). The design was freely painted with a brush which made it possible to show overlapping and foreshortening
was an element of the Doric frieze separating two consecutive metopes and divided into three sections


text:
PAW PAW, MI – The 2012 Reserve Riesling from St. Julian Winery in Paw Paw was named Riesling Champion during the recent East Meets West Wine Challenge held in Sonoma, Calif.
The Riesling also took home the Best of Show white wine and Best of Class – the latter requiring unanimous agreement among judges.
St. Julian sells its Reserve Riseling for #12.99 a bottle.
In addition, St. Julian brought home a Best of Class for Red Heron and a Double Gold for the Braganini Reserve Traminette.
"We are more than proud and honored to be the first Riesling Champions of the International 'East Meets West' Wine Challenge," head winemaker Nancie Corum-Oxley said in a press release.
St. Julian is managed by Dan Nitz, the fourth generation grower in the family, who currently oversees more than 250 acres of juice grapes and 260 acres of wine grapes. The winery employs more than 20 year-round staff.
The grapes for the 2012 Reserve Riesling are harvested in the early morning hours, so the fruit is cool when it reaches the winery, according to the press release.
After harvesting, the fruit is crushed and destemmed. The juice is pressed to a tank, chilled and settled for 48 hours. The juice is then racked to the jacketed fermenter tank, where the wine underwent a long, cool fermentation at 58 to 62 degrees, Fahrenheit.
"This process extends the fermentation, which contributions to preserving Riesling's fresh and fruity character," the press release said. "A special strain of yeast was used in order to 'arrest' the fermentation, meaning that cold temperatures were used to inactivate the yeast, giving the wine retained natural residual sugar."
According to Oxley, St. Julian's 2012 Reserve Riesling is "absolutely pure in flavor, harmonious and well-proportioned in its architecture, this Riesling seems crisp and light, yet packs intense flavors of super-ripe peach, mango, lemon zest and mineral. Its vivid acidity jammed with fruit leaves a wonderful sensation on the palate creating a luscious, food-friendly style. Literally, like liquid fruit."


text:
Hiroyuki Takaya. Photo property of World Extreme Cagefighting.
Just days after World Extreme Cagefighting signed former IFL featherweight title challenger L.C. Davis to a multi-fight deal in order to have him replace an injured Cub Swanson against injured Cub Swanson against highly ranked K-1 veteran Hiroyuki Takaya this Sunday night, the promotion has been forced to cancel the fight completely.
Takaya reportedly turned down Davis as a replacement opponent, although his reasoning behind the decision is not yet known. Swanson suffered a broken hand during a recent training session, leaving him unable to compete at the show. He is expected to be out of action for 4-6 weeks.
After falling in a IFL featherweight title bid last December, Davis rebounded with a convincing knockout of Rafael Dias at an IFL event in April. Despite struggling as of late and losing three out of his last five bouts, Takaya remains of the top featherweights in the world. Takaya was last upset by UFC convert Leonard Garcia at the WEC's February event in New Mexico, losing by way of a first-round TKO.
WEC officials will now look to have Davis make his official debut at an event later this year. Sunday's show in Las Vegas, which features a total of three championship bouts and has Carlos Condit making yet another defense of his welterweight title in the main event, will proceed with only ten fights on the card.
Next entry: The "Unfinished Business" Fallout Continues
Previous entry: Scorpion King 2 Trailer Released


text:
Wall Street Decline Takes Its Toll...
Quadruple Helices Appear To Have Role...
As Immunotherapy Revolutionizes the Cancer Treatment...
Adapting to Evolving Business Environments Is...
An international group of scientists identified 10 genes connected to changes in QT interval duration, which measures the length of time the heart takes to contract.
The study, which appears in Nature Genetics March 22, also confirms the existing medical theory that a balance of sodium and potassium transport in and out of the heart is critical for heart muscles; a number of the 10 identified genes help regulate human potassium channels in the heart muscle.
These genes are also of interest because changes in the QT interval are one of the common side effects that lead pharmaceutical companies to cancel drugs under development.
"Each gene we identified can produce a small alteration in the QT interval," according to Gonalo Abecasis, Ph.D., associate professor of biostatistics at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. "Individuals with too many genes predisposing to a long or short QT interval are likely to be most at risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD)."
The team studied DNA and electrocardiograms for 15,000 people, contrasting their findings with those of a parallel study of a similar size led by the Broad Institute. The next research phase will follow people over time to see which carriers have SCD or are at most risk and how the changes in QT interval translate into changes in risk.
To save this item to your Favorites,
log into GEN Select.
We'll be sure to take you back here after you do.
Not a member of GEN Select?
To comment on this article,
log into GEN Select.
We'll be sure to take you back here after you do.
Join 110,000 colleagues who rely on GEN Highlights for breaking news and exclusive articles shaping today's life science tools and technologies.
You're all set! Thank you for subscribing to GEN Highlights.
While Zika continues to garner a lot of news coverage, a Mayo Clinic survey reveals that Americans believe the country's most significant healthcare challenge is cancer. Compared to other diseases, does the possibility of developing cancer worry you the most?
Be sure to add [email protected]
to your Address Book or Safe Senders List.
here for instructions.
If you have any questions about your subscription, click
here to email us or call at (914) 740-2189.
You may also be interested in subscribing to the GEN magazine, an indispensable
resource for everyone involved in the business of translating discoveries at the
bench into solutions that fight disease and improve health, agriculture, and the
environment. Subscribe
today to see why over 60,000 biotech professionals read GEN to
keep current in the areas of genomics, proteomics, drug discovery, biomarker discovery,
bioprocessing, molecular diagnostics, collaborations, biotech business trends, and
© 2016 Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News All Rights Reserved


text:
Mac 'n' cheese continues to be one of the favorite American comfort foods. You can never have enough varieties to choose from of this cheesy, creamy family staple.
There's not a kids' menu in the United States that doesn't offer some variation of macaroni and cheese — the favorite — if not the most popular — of American comfort foods. Kraft now sells more than one million boxes every day! The beauty of these easy mac 'n cheese recipes is that even the packaged version offers ample opportunity for Sneaky Chefs to slip in extra nutrition that even the toughest little critics won't detect. Try to keep a straight face as your kids beg for more of these surprisingly healthy variations.
Note: Yellow macaroni and cheese usually contains yellow food dye (which has come under scrutiny for good reason), whereas the white version does not. If your child insists on yellow, you can add a slice of yellow American or cheddar cheese and a dash of paprika to the white cheese sauce, which will help safely change the color to yellow without affecting the taste.
Each of the nutritional boosters listed here are nutrient-dense superfoods and have been kid-tested and has proven to be undetectable in taste, texture and color. Start by adding the least amount recommended of just one of the nutritional boosters listed below. Add a little more each time you serve this dish (which is served in our house every day!).You can also mix two or more of thesuperfood boosters as long as the total is no more than about 1/2 cup total of puree per six ounce box of macaroni and cheese.
• 2 to 4 tablespoons butternut squash puree (frozen or baby food squash puree)
• 2 to 4 tablespoons Sneaky Chef Orange Puree (carrots & sweet potatoes) or the baby food equivalent)
• 2 to 4 tablespoons Sneaky Chef White Puree (cauliflower & zucchini)
• 1 to 2 slices American cheese or 1⁄4 cup grated cheddar cheese - for extra protein & calcium


text:
1. Over-excessive winking.
When it comes to seduction, sometimes less is more.
2. Or the less commonly used, wink-point combo.
Let's call it the "Costanza Special."
3. Coming on a little too strong.
There's a fine line between eagerness and desperation.
4. Or not strong enough.
5. Dropping the L word too soon.
We've all been there.
6. Because sometimes honesty ISN'T always the best policy.
7. In fact, the less your date knows, the better.
It's smarter to save those deep, dark secrets until after the honeymoon.
8. Developing "The Janice" laugh.
9. Or the creepy Masuka giggle.
Instant mood killer.
10. Ugly crying.
11. Just please. Don't.
12. But if you must cry, at least own up to it.
Temper tantrums only make things worse.
13. Menstrual talk of any kind.
Note: using similes doesn't make the process any cuter.
14. In fact, oversharing can be extremely dangerous at any age.
Some things are just better left unsaid.
15. Baby talk.
Do I really need to explain this one?
16. Talking to inanimate objects.
Sorry, Wilson.
17. Or even just to yourself.
We all do it, but save that shit for when you're alone.
Being the worst person ever will definitely take a toll on your sex life.
19. Getting a little too caught up with your inner-geek.
Role playing can be sexy. This is not.
20. The Carlton dance.
The dancing. The sweater. I'm afraid it's going to be one long, lonely winter, my friend.
21. Everything in this picture.
22. And, of course, any emission of foul odors.
This post was created by a member of BuzzFeed Community, where anyone can post awesome lists and creations. Learn more or post your buzz!
- Donald Trump claims Google's search engine was biased in burying bad news about his rival Hillary Clinton.
- Asos workers at the heart of its global retail empire say they're being treated like machines to deliver fast fashion.
- "Hamilton" pulled back the curtain on race and Broadway, but these actors show how far theater still has to go 🎭


text:
For those who get to attend the sprawling Toronto International Film Festival, with its 300 or so movies crammed into a little over a week, it's like summer camp for movie lovers, with countless star-spotting opportunities, fellow film buffs crowding the streets and the bars, and more good movies than you can possibly see. For the rest of us, however, the festival is a good predictor of which movies will be captivating us at awards season.
TIFF wrapped last night with 'The King's Speech,' the drama about King George VI (Colin Firth) steeling himself and Britain for World War II, winning the Cadillac People's Choice Award. Being named the audience favorite is a good omen, not just for the movie's commercial prospects, but for the Oscars as well; the last two movies to win that citation at TIFF were 'Precious' and 'Slumdog Millionaire.'
Moviefone and its partners have spent the last several days immersing readers in coverage of the festival, with celebrity interviews, reviews, deal reports and capturing the buzz from those Toronto selections most likely to wow you in theaters over the next few months and to grab for awards glory when Oscar season starts. Here's a quick rundown of the highlights of this year's TIFF.
10 Movies That Made Headlines:
•'Biutiful' (Release Date TBD): Crime drama from director Alejandro González Iñárritu, starring Javier Bardem. Moviefone interviews Bardem | IndieWire interviews Iñárritu
•'Blue Valentine' (Dec. 31): Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams star in this sexually charged drama about a couple's courtship and disintegration. IndieWire interviews director Derek Cianfrance
•'Black Swan' (Dec. 1): Darren Aronofsky's much-anticipated follow-up to 'The Wrestler' stars Natalie Portman as a ballet dancer whose claws come out when competing with rival Mila Kunis. Choice quotes from the 'Black Swan' press conference | IndieWire interviews Aronofsky
•'The King's Speech' (Nov. 24): In this drama set on the eve of World War II, Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush are said to be Oscar shoo-ins for their roles as England's stammering King George VI and his Australian speech therapist. Moviefone interviews Firth
•'Rabbit Hole' (2010): One of the most acclaimed dramas of this year's TIFF stars Nicole Kidman (in a performance likely to garner year-end awards) and Aaron Eckhart as parents mourning the death of their toddler. Moviefone review | IndieWire interviews director John Cameron Mitchell
•'You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger' (Sept. 22): Woody Allen's latest dramedy of love and betrayal includes such stars as Anthony Hopkins, Naomi Watts, Antonio Banderas, and Freida Pinto. Interview with Woody Allen
•'127 Hours' (Nov. 5): 'Slumdog Millionaire' director Danny Boyle's true-life drama stars James Franco as Aron Ralston, the mountaineer who was trapped for days beneath a fallen boulder until he summoned the wherewithal to cut off his own arm. As intense as it sounds, reportedly causing fainting and seizures in some viewers. IndieWire interviews Franco
•'Everything Must Go' (2011): Will Ferrell plays a rare dramatic role in this adaptation of a Raymond Carver story about a man who loses his job and his wife on the same day and winds up living on his front lawn. Moviefone review | Interview with Ferrell
•'Waiting for Superman' (Sept. 24): Director Davis Guggenheim's follow-up to 'An Inconvenient Truth' is a documentary that focuses on America's broken public education system and what some people, from Bill Gates to educator Geoffrey Canada, are doing about it. Gates, Canada, and others speak at the TIFF screening | IndieWire interviews Guggenheim
•'Cave of Forgotten Dreams' (2011): Werner Herzog's documentary about a never-before-photographed set of prehistoric cave paintings in France was a 3-D movie that even noted 3-D hater Roger Ebert could love. IFC will release the film in theaters next year before it goes to TV on the History Channel. Moviefone review
Other Buzz-worthy Movies:
•'Another Year' (Dec. 29): A family drama from master of kitchen-sink realism Mike Leigh, starring Jim Broadbent. Moviefone review
•'Barney's Version' (Date TBD): An adaptation of Mordecai Richler's satiric novel about the life and loves of the abrasive Barney Panofsky (Paul Giamatti). Sony Pictures Classics bought this but hasn't announced a release date yet. Moviefone review
•'Super' (Date TBD): A dark superhero satire, à la 'Kick-Ass,' starring Rainn Wilson and Ellen Page. This became one of the first purchases at the festival when IFC Films picked this up Moviefone review | Clip
•'Dirty Girl' (2011): Teen drama set in the '80s; think 'Easy A' without the laughs. Got mixed reviews, but was the talk of the fest when the Weinstein Co. paid $3 million for it.
•'Meek's Cutoff' (first half of 2011): A western starring Michelle Williams and directed by Kelly Reichardt, who directed Williams in the acclaimed 'Wendy and Lucy' a couple years ago. Earned rave reviews from everyone. Reichardt talks about one character's unlikely inspiration.
Deals: Nicole Kidman Enters Oscar Race
TIFF isn't usually thought of as a deal-making festival; there are no jury-driven prizes to spur purchases, and many films come into the fest with distribution deals for fall release dates already in place. Still, this was reportedly one of the busiest dealmaking editions of TIFF ever. The cash-strapped Weinstein Co., perhaps aiming to return to Harvey Weinstein's glory days as an Oscar power broker, spent freely, buying 'Dirty Girl' for $3 million and also acquiring 'Sarah's Key' and 'Submarine.'
Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions went in together on not one but two movies: Robert Redford's Lincoln assassination drama 'The Conspirator' and Will Ferrell drama 'Everything Must Go.' Lionsgate also bought what was perhaps the fest's most acclaimed film, the Nicole Kidman drama 'Rabbit Hole,' with the intent of releasing it before the end of the year so that it qualifies for Oscars. IFC Films bought two Rainn Wilson movies, 'Super' and 'Peep World.' It also bought Werner Herzog's 3-D documentary 'Cave of Forgotten Dreams,' after a bidding war broke out. When a bidding war breaks out for a movie by a director as uncompromising and uncommercial as Herzog, you know business is booming.
Who Was the Festival's "It" Girl?
Every festival needs an "It" girl. Nominees included Sally Hawkins and her frequent costar Andrea Riseborough, both of whom starred in several films at this year's TIFF. Or maybe it's Abigail Breslin. The 'Little Miss Sunshine' moppet, now 14, stars in TIFF movie 'Janie Jones' as a girl who discovers her dad is a famous rocker, and she proved her own vocal chops singing at the film's afterparty.
Full TIFF Coverage: You can go back and read all of Moviefone's coverage of this year's TIFF at our Toronto Film Festival category page. Links to IndieWire's extensive coverage are all on this page.
•Follow Gary Susman on Twitter @garysusman.
Mountaineer Aron Ralston must make an agonizing choice after his arm becomes pinned by a boulder. Read More
Filmmaker Davis Guggenheim examines the failure of U.S. schools. Read More
An Australian actor tries to help Britain's King George VI overcome a speech impediment. Read More
An aging and lonely receptionist tries unsuccessfully to capture the fancy of her employer's son. Read More
A crook (Javier Bardem) with a terminal illness tries to set his affairs in order. Read More
A ballerina's grip on reality begins to slip as her drive to succeed threatens to consume her. Read More
A couple (Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams) cannot halt the downward spiral of their marriage. Read More
Two married couples face complicated relationships and heartache. Read More


text:
ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) - People lined the aisles at Christ Church on Tuesday for the funeral of the youngest New Mexico State Police officer killed in the line of duty.
About 700 people packed the 600-capacity church for the funeral of 21-year-old Damon Talbott, who was one of two officers killed in a helicopter crash Friday. Police cars also filled the parking lot, and officers from as far away as Colorado attended the southeastern New Mexico service.
"You are here to celebrate with us in the midst of our broken hearts," Talbott's mother, Bonnie Talbott, told the group. "Damon was a loving man. Damon was a hugger. He loved to give hugs."
Earlier Tuesday, a funeral Mass was held at St. John Roman Catholic Church for the other deceased officer, Ramon Robert Solis, 30.
Police cars lined up for blocks outside St. John's church. Officers were stationed on the corners.
Flags flew at half-staff around the state Tuesday on orders from Gov. Gary Johnson.
Of Talbott's law enforcement career, his mother said: "We know that that was what he was supposed to do."
She read the inscription she had written on a pocket-sized book she gave her son: "We are so proud of you. ... Our precious son, may God give you strength and wisdom." She said he always carried the book, "God's Inspirational Promise," with him.
His father, Kim Talbott, looked out at the hundreds of mourners and said: "When Damon graduated (from the state police academy), he kept telling me 'We are family.' Now we know."
The mourners sang hymns and heard the Rev. Rick Hale speak of Talbott's calling to law enforcement.
"This was his passion," said Hale, from Grace Community Church. "He understood this was not just his job - he was God's servant to do good."
Kim Talbott said one song he picked for his son's funeral had been originally intended for his own.
"I never dreamed it would be here," he said.
Meanwhile, National Transportation Safety Board investigator Doug Wigington said he hopes this week to interview the pilot of the French-made Aerospatiale AS-350-B2 medical helicopter that crashed Friday.
Pilot Shawn Kling, 31, of Eagle, Idaho, was listed in fair condition at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Kling works for Medical Air Transport Inc., and the Med Air II helicopter belonged to Eastern New Mexico Medical Center.
Solis and Talbott were killed when the helicopter crashed west of Roswell about 3:40 p.m. Friday with four people aboard. They had just finished a training exercise, and the pilot took the officers up for a ride afterward, state police Sgt. Royleen Ross-Weaver has said.
State police officer Jennifer Schurman, 29, was injured in the crash, treated at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center and transferred to University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque on Friday, then released Saturday.
Wigington said it's too soon to draw even preliminary conclusions from the wreckage. He said the investigation team has documented the accident site.
"We are now looking at maintenance records of the aircraft, the pilot's records. We'll do our continuing examination of certain aircraft parts in the near future," he said by phone from Fort Worth, Texas.
Asked if hydraulics was considered a likely cause of the crash, Wigington said hydraulics, part of the controls system of the aircraft, are among many aspects under scrutiny.
"It's really too early to tell," he said.
This configuration of the Aerospatiale helicopter is designed to carry no more than five people, including the pilot, three seated passengers and one stretcher-borne passenger, he said.
The two deceased officers were based in Roswell and had been with the state police for 10 months.
© 2016. All Rights Reserved. | Contact Us


text: You will find out where the married Richard Wagner met the love of his life, what the function of the marriage room was at city hall, and who discouraged Casanova from entering a monastery in Zurich. This Love Stories tour provides some romantic, funny and exciting moments. A happy ending is guaranteed.


text:
SHEPHERDSTOWN - The West Virginia Young Democrats organization is on the move - sponsoring events, recruiting members and talking to young people across the state about the importance of getting involved.
Sunday afternoon's local event, held downtown at the Domestic Restaurant, was a successful event, according to organizers, who were happy to see an overflow crowd that included party members, elected officials and young people.
State president Abe Saad, an attorney from Huntington, said the group is slated to hold a regional event every two months and is looking to boost their visibility statewide. That's especially important since 2014 is an election year, he said.
Article Photos
Journal photo by Jenni Vincent
West Virginia Young Democrats vice president Kristen E. Ross, from left, West Virginia Speaker of the House of Delegates Tim Miley, Delegate Stephen Skinner and state president Abe Saad talk about issues impacting the state and its young people.
"Our focus is to recognize the young leaders who want to be involved - give them that opportunity, introduce them to the right people. But we also want the Democratic Party as a whole to know how active we are," Saad said, smiling as he looked across the crowded room.
"Across the country, young voters are a large part of the constituency - but that's not true in West Virginia. We have one of the lowest young voter turnouts, so we'd also like to change that," he said.
Just a half hour after the two-hour event got started, approximately 30 people were chatting and networking while organizers expected an even larger crowd before it ended.
West Virginia Speaker of the House of Delegates Tim Miley, D-Harrison, said he was happy to make the three-hour trip from his Bridgeport home to address the crowded event.
It's important for all young people to get involved in the political process, Miley said, adding that he was especially pleased to see so many area residents excited about the future and how they could make a difference.
"Too many younger people fail to realize that legislation which is passed, either at the state or federal level, affects them. And people don't seem to take an interest in politics until something happens and it gets personal for them," he said.
Miley also praised the Eastern Panhandle's Democrat legislators, noting the good work they've done to help others in the state know about local issues.
"We want to move all of West Virginia forward, but many people have never spent much time in the Eastern Panhandle and aren't aware of the special issues here. So it is important that legislators from here help make those needs and concerns known," Miley said.
State secretary Tony Painter said he is excited about helping interested young people become more active in the Democratic Party.
"I think Shepherdstown is an especially good place to start because it has traditionally been more liberal and had a greater Democratic presence. A lot of the issues we are working on are the issues that matter to young people. For example, Jefferson County recently elected its first openly gay legislator, Delegate Stephen Skinner," Painter said, adding that a local gay pride rally had also been held earlier this year.
Justin Williams, former state president, said the meet-and-greet event is a way for young people to feel comfortable asking questions and getting information about the Democratic Party.
"We definitely need the youth if we're going to be as successful as we want to be," he said.
National committeewoman Katie Heller works on public relations for the group and had spent time designing a special flier for the event - outlining state officers, special guests and the group's mission.
"We wanted to promote the speakers, to let young people know more about them and the kind of experiences they have had. They are great role models and it is so important for youth to get active - to really care about something so they will want to help make a difference," Heller said.
Additional information is available online at www.wvyoungdems.com.
Staff writer Jenni Vincent can be reached at 304-263-8931, ext. 131.


text:
Quality CareFind out why Mayo Clinic is the right place for your health care. Make an appointment.
Meet the StaffFind a directory of doctors and departments at all Mayo Clinic campuses. Visit now.
Research and Clinical TrialsSee how Mayo Clinic research and clinical trials advance the science of medicine and improve patient care. Explore now.
Visit Our SchoolsEducators at Mayo Clinic train tomorrow's leaders to deliver compassionate, high-value, safe patient care. Choose a degree.
Professional ServicesExplore Mayo Clinic's many resources and see jobs available for medical professionals. Get updates.
Give to Mayo ClinicHelp set a new world standard in care for people everywhere. Give now.
Mayo Clinic offers appointments in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota and at Mayo Clinic Health System locations.
Subscribe to Housecall
Our general interest e-newsletter keeps you up to date on a wide variety of health topics.
Periods of feeling down about having primary lateral sclerosis are expected and normal. Dealing with the reality of an incurable, progressive disease can be challenging. To cope with the disease and its effects, consider these tips:
Seek emotional support. Family and friends can be great sources of comfort and support when you're wrestling with the emotional aspects of long-term disease.
Because primary lateral sclerosis is an uncommon diagnosis, it might be a challenge to find a local support group for people with your condition. However, some online discussion groups are available, and it may be helpful to see how others have coped with the disease.
Know and use resources available to you. If you reach a point where your disease is restricting your activities significantly, ask your doctor about devices designed to help you stay independent.
In addition, there are social services available to people with disabilities of all kinds. Try to learn all you can about the resources available to you. Sometimes relying on your community for help can strengthen ties in new ways.
Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission.
Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic.
Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy linked below.
A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.org," "Mayo Clinic Healthy Living," and the triple-shield Mayo Clinic logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.


text:
Rock history is littered with bands that feature two or more family members performing together. From The Everly Brothers in the 50s and The Jackson 5 in the 60s, to more recent acts such as The Black Crowes and The Magic Numbers, bands that share family members already have a built-in bond, which can be a good or bad thing, depending on the act.
If you go
What: A Fragile Tomorrow with special guests Amy Ray and Danielle Howle & Fireworks ShowWhen: Saturday; doors open at 8 p.m.Where: The Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd., Isle of PalmsPrice: $5 For more info: 886-8596 or www.the-windjammer.com
Charleston has seen its own share of bands with multiple family members, including The Cribb, The 3 Dudes and Jump, Little Children.
One of the latest family bands to hit the local scene, A Fragile Tomorrow, features brothers Sean, Dominic and Brendan Kelly, and has been quickly making a name for itself in the business as of late.
Lead guitarist Brendan is still a teenager, and drummer Dominic and lead singer and guitarist Sean just became old enough to drink in November. But that hasnt slowed down the band, which is rounded out by bassist Shaun Rhoades, from catching the attention of established acts such as the Indigo Girls and The Bangles, both of which the band has performed with.
Now, the band, which was formed in Montgomery, N.Y., in 2003, is set to release its fourth full-length studio album, Be Nice Be Careful.
They will be throwing an album release party Saturday at The Windjammer, headlining the shows with special guests Amy Ray and Danielle Howle & Fireworks Show.
Calling in favors
Sitting at a table at Sesame in West Ashley recently, the Kelly brothers talked a bit about their bands history, its recent rise and the new album.
Sean, who writes most of the songs, said that the new album turned out exactly as envisioned, possibly even better.
We recorded the album in about three weeks last January, he said, and we got Mitch Easter to produce the album mainly because we contacted him way in advance about doing it.
The producer, probably best known for co-producing the first two R.E.M. albums, was A Fragile Tomorrows first choice.
There was a lot of spontaneity on the new record, Dominic added.
The album primarily has a power pop sound, but Sean also advised that there were a lot of unconventional instruments employed during the recording. We used timpani, autoharp and electric sitar on various tracks.
The band also called in some favors from a few of the more notable folks with which they have toured with in the past.
Vicki and Debbi Peterson of The Bangles and Susan Cowsill of The Cowsills sing backup while Easter and album engineer Ted Comerford play guitar and piano, respectively, on one of the albums catchiest tracks, Kernersville.
And Indigo Girl Amy Ray added her vocals to Daylight. Don Dixon sang on Crooked Smiles and Greedy Hands while Greg Humphries added table steel guitar to My Home.
After shopping the finished product around to a few labels, the band ultimately decided to release the new album on its own imprint, Piewillie Records.
All about family
The albums title comes from words incorporated in a painting the band saw while touring in Florida. The album art features childhood photos of the brothers father, Patrick, playing in a sprinkler in a front lawn.
Patrick and the boys mother, Vicki, are actively involved in their sons music career.
Patrick, who works for the Medical University of South Carolinas Department of Public Safety, is a retired New York City police officer who was a first responder on Sept. 11.
He did a lot of work transporting doctors and medical personnel to and from the World Trade Center site, Dominic said, but he was also in the debris pile looking for survivors and recovering bodies.
Sean remembers being about 10 and grabbing on to his fathers legs on the morning of the attacks after he was called in to work, begging him not to leave.
While most folks who meet Sean and Dominic think theyre twins, they are actually two of three (i.e., triplets). The other Kelly brother, Paul, was born with severe cerebral palsy and passed away in his sleep when he was 5.
Sean and Dominic also live with cerebral palsy, but with much less severe symptoms than their late brother.
On the song Three More Hours, Dominic makes a reference to Paul, singing Put my brother in the ground, lost my way and turned around.
Talking about Saturdays album release show, the Kelly brothers were visibly excited.
Having both Amy Ray and Danielle Howle opening for us is mind-blowing, said Sean. They are both artists whose work we all respect.
Beyond the release of the new album, the band has plans to tour in Europe and Japan in addition to the United States.
We have an Asian distributor, so hopefully we can get some interest going over there, Sean said.
No matter what 2013 holds for the four members of A Fragile Tomorrow, this is definitely a band with real talent, lofty goals and the support to help reach them.


text:
South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and wide receivers Bruce Ellington and Damiere Byrd returned to practice Tuesday morning.
Well, sort of.
According to South Carolina's official practice report, Clowney (shoulder) and Byrd (hamstring), along with defensive back Kyle Fleetwood (hamstring), returned to practice Tuesday morning. Ellington, the team's top returning receiver, did not practice but was on the field.
USC head coach Steve Spurrier was upset after Monday night's practice when Clowney, Ellington and Byrd were in the locker room and not on the field during the Gamecocks' workout. At one point Spurrier said that all three might not play in South Carolina's season opener against North Carolina on Aug. 29.
All that appeared to be in the past after Tuesday morning's practice when Spurrier said a "miscommunication" between him and the players had been resolved.
"Jadeveon is doing fine. Bruce is doing fine. Damiere is doing fine," Spurrier said.
"They had a communication problem. They didn't know they were supposed to be out here watching practice, so I'm the dummy on that. Now they know, and they're going to be out here watching practices."
Spurrier was obviously miffed at the trio Monday night after learning that they'd been in the locker room and not on the field during practice.
"They were not in the locker room jivin' around and playing on their cell phones (Tuesday morning) like they were (Monday night) and that's my fault," Spurrier said. "They told me, 'Coach, no one told us we had to be out there,' so I'm the dummy, not them.' "
While Clowney, Ellington and Byrd were at practice Tuesday, their status for the season opener against the Tar Heels still remains unclear.
"All three of them were out here (Tuesday), but all three did not practice," Spurrier said. "They're injured. Two of them were not practicing. Sometimes those hamstring injuries can linger and linger, but if these other guys out here look like they're ready, we'll play them. We play the guys that are best ready to play."
Three-headed RB
What was thought to be a two-man race at running back between Mike Davis and Brandon Wilds, appears to have added another candidate — redshirt sophomore Shon Carson.
Davis and Wilds still appear to be the front-runners to replace Marcus Lattimore at running back, but Carson is now into the conversation.
"It's a very close race with Mike and Brandon, but Shon has thrown himself into the mix," said USC running backs coach Everette Sands said. "I feel very fortunate that I've got three guys I can put into the game and don't have a second thought about it. I know they can get it done."
The Gamecocks' scrimmage this past Saturday did nothing to help Sands make up his mind about a starter.
"The scrimmage kind of muddied the waters because everyone had some good runs," Sands said. "Everyone had a reception and did a good job in pass protection. It made everything seem like it was a bit closer."
But that's a good problem to have, Sands said.
"I want guys where I know I can put them in there and I don't have a second thought about them," Sands said. "I know they can get it done. They are three different style backs and I think it's good that I can have three to pick from. I'm still looking for someone to emerge as that guy who's going to be that first guy to run out there on Aug. 29."
With Lattimore getting hurt in each of the last two seasons, Sands said having multiple running backs ready to play is essential for any team.
"I think it's important to have two guys," Sands said. "Just so the other guy doesn't get beat up constantly, especially in a league as physical as the SEC. If you've only got one, you might be looking for another by the end of the season."
Davis said he's not worried about who the starter will be against North Carolina.
"I'm here to be the number one running back, but that's up to the coaches," Davis said. "They make that decision, not me."
Back of the future?
Freshman running back David Williams was one of the top high school players in the state of Pennsylvania a year ago.
Williams was a four-star recruit coming out of Imhotep Charter High School in Philadelphia and the 21st-ranked running back in the nation, according to Rivals.com.
While Williams will likely redshirt this season, he has impressed the coaching staff, Sands said.
"David has done well," Sands said. "He's shown a lot of flashes of his quickness and speed. The biggest thing for David is constantly picking up the little things in the offense."


text:
Redeemed to perform
Church of the Savior, Lutheran, 522 N. Grier St., will hold a gospel concert featuring the trio Redeemed at 7 p.m. in the nave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. A free-will offering will be received for the group.
Mother-daughter banquet
Williamsport Area High School's Les Chanteuse, a girls chorus, will perform at 6 p.m. at the Pine Street United Methodist Church mother-daughter banquet in the fellowship hall at 441 Pine St.
Fact Box
Church briefs submissions
Items submitted for Area Church Briefs will run just once. Those submitting information should indicate which Saturday the item is to be used. To ensure publication, briefs should be submitted at least one week prior to the requested publication date via the Sun-Gazette's Virtual Newsroom or email to email@example.com. Briefs should be submitted in the following manner and include: Church name, address, event, time, date, cost or other information. (i.e.: All Saints Episcopal Church, 1656 Scott St., will hold a rigatoni and sausage dinner from 4-6:30 p.m. Jan. 13. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children/ or Lairdsville Faith Church, 6786 Route 118, will host Lynn Swizinsky in concert at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20. )
Ascension Day service
Messiah Lutheran Church, 324 S. Howard St. in South Williamsport, will hold an Ascension Day service of word and sacrament at 7 p.m.
Whery Family to perform
LAIRDSVILLE - The Wehry Family will perform in concert and ministering the word at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at Lairdsville Faith Church, 6786 Route 118. Call Pastor Max L. Walters Jr. for more information 584-2765.
Sandwich sale slated
A ham or turkey and cheese sandwich sale will be held at Third Street United Methodist Church, 931 E. Third St. Call 322-0394 by Monday, May 14, to place orders.
Garage and bake sale
Good Shepherd Church, 827 Good Shepherd Road in Montoursville, will hold a garage and bake sale from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch will be available all day.
Home made days
HUGHESVILLE - Strawbridge-Kedron Methodist Church, 10 miles north of Hughesville along Route 220, will hold its annual Home Made Days from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. A bake sale and flea market will be available. Lunch will be served. Vendors still are being sought.
Pancake breakfast set
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 2233 Linn St., will hold its monthly all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, including two eggs to order, three pieces of bacon or sausage, juice and coffee or tea, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $7 for adults, $4.50 for children under 12 and free for those under 6.
Free community breakfast
AVIS - Avis United Methodist Church, 215 Prospect St., will hold a free breakfast from 8-10 a.m. Call the office at 753-8137 for more information.
Waffle breakfast
WATSONTOWN - The fourth annual Phil Printzenhoff Memorial Scholarship Waffle Breakfast will be held from 7-11 a.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 400 Main St. The event is sponsored by the youth group.
Free children's clothing
WATSONTOWN - Watsontown United Methodist Church, 1319 Eighth Street Drive, will hold a Joseph's Closet-free children's clothing giveaway from 8-11 a.m. New or like-new clothing that has been laundered and in excellent shape, ready to share with other families in the area, may be dropped off at the church one week before the give-away date. No donations will be accepted on the day of give-away. Preschool through high school sizes. For more information, call Linda Smith at 538-9373 or Arin Watson at 428-5762. Free lunch will be served starting at 11 a.m.
Block party scheduled
MILTON - The First Presbyterian of Milton, 47 Walnut St., will hold a block party from noon-3 p.m. featuring free hot dogs, hamburgers, snow-cones, fresh popped popcorn, assorted desserts and more. Games for the kids, entertainment will be held throughout the day.
Smorgasbord dinner
UNITYVILLE - St. John Lutheran Church, 68 Gordner Church Road, will hold an all-you-can-eat smorgasbord dinner from 4 p.m. until all are served. Cost is $9 for adults, $4 for children 6-12 and children 5 and under free. St. John's is three miles west of Unityville on Moreland Baptist Road.
Gospel songfest set
HUGHESVILLE - Huntersville United Methodist Church, 5263 Rabbittown Road, Muncy, will hold a gospel songfest at 7 p.m. featuring Redeemed, Steve and Donna Seabridge, Rebecca Smith, Carl and Opal Schlappi, Bobbi Grieco, and Karla and Lenny. Light refreshments will be served afterward.
Chiz Rider in concert
ALBA - The congregation of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Alba, Route 14, six miles south of Troy and three miles north of Canton, will hold its annual "Feel Good, Good Time" at 10 a.m. featuring Chiz Rider - one of America's foremost professional trumpeters. Food will be provided by the congregation.
Homecoming weekend
COGAN STATION - State Road United Methodist, Beautys Run Road, will hold its annual homecoming weekend. From 4-7 p.m. Saturday there will be a free pig roast with all the fixings. After the pig roast, the youth of the church will hold a movie night.
Special speaker
Robert Walter, a representative of Chosen People Ministries, will speaking at the Newberry Church of Christ, 822 Diamond St. in Newberry, during the 8 and 10:30 a.m. worship services. Walter will present the program titled Feast of Weeks - Pentecost; Birth of the Church, in exploration of the roots of the Christian faith.
Revival services set
MONTGOMERY - Church of God, 7008 Route 405, will hold revival services at 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday featuring evangelist Andrew Buehner. Call 546-3366 for more information or directions.


text:
Hi Dave,
Hopefully I got it right the first time! Thank you for posting this
Arleen Buchanan
Senior Recruiter
UserEdge Technical Personnel
908-287-1096 Direct Line
908-730-9164 Main Number
<mailto:arleen at useredge.com> arleen at useredge.com
Senior User Experience Designer - Princeton, NJ - Permanent Position
Lead teams in the design and development of user interface (UI) screens, UI
specifications, and related artifacts for software products. Participate in
rapid-prototyping efforts for UI design and development.
* Use and interpret functional requirements to create
high level and detailed designs for user interface that include page flow
diagrams, wire frames and detailed screens with supporting documentation. .
* Define site navigation.
* Participate in analysis, present UI options through
rapid prototyping of strategic system functionality to get buy-in from cross
functional teams.
* Work tightly with Systems Engineering to develop the
UI for direct consumption in the solutions using iterative processes
* Analyze, estimate, and scale project scope from an
Experience Design perspective using MS Project
* Conduct Usability Testing and the development of the
final recommendations documents .Conduct heuristic evaluations of a site and
evaluate strategically
* At least 4-5 years experience in IA, User Experience
Design or related field .BS/BA degree in related field or equivalent
* Participation in the development of large-scale,
dynamic client-server implementations using WinForms development and Web
* Experience in understanding and interpreting Business
Requirements and functional specifications and requirements .Knowledge and
application of industry standard SDLC processes and methodologies.
* Experience in research techniques, such as usability
testing and focus groups
* Capacity for strategic, conceptual and associative
thinking (ability to create conceptual designs and strategic supporting
* Superb organizational, logic and communication (oral
and written) skills
* In-depth knowledge of Microsoft technologies and
* Expert level of knowledge with regard to Visio and
* Working with Rapid Prototyping tools like iRise or
similar tools for functional prototyping
* Basic to intermediate knowledge of Visual Studio IDE
and .NET 2.0 framework for developing user interfaces
* Experience interacting with and presenting to
Additional desirable qualifications:
* Understanding of Internet technologies, such as
databases, e-commerce, client-server, and front-end technologies like HTML,
JavaScript, XML, CSS, Active X
* Understanding and/or experience with Microsoft Vista,
.NET 3.0 framework (WPF), XAML, and Expression suite of tools.
* Experience in tracking software to validate site
usage patterns.
* Knowledge of RoboHelp (or similar Help Authoring
Tool) and/or DreamWeaver
Please send resume or contact:


text:
Brent Peltz sent in this photo of an impressive, 25-inch, 7-pound rainbow trout he caught from shore on Skaneateles Lake on Jan. 5.
He wrote he caught it "in 3 feet of water using nothing but a bobber and worm; on a perfect January night with clear skies and the lake looking like glass.
"I could not have asked for a better night. Not expecting a bite or let alone a trout of that size, I brought with me just two fishing poles and the right amount of hooks, bobbers, and worms needed. Going without a net, I was not expecting a big fish at all.
"Taking about 20 minutes to reel in, I knew right away i knew it was a big fish."
Best Regards
Brent Peltz


text:
Walking and cycling holidays in UK and Europe
Discovery Travel provides walking, hiking and cycling holidays throughout the UK and Europe in a wide range of specially selected destinations for the independent traveller.
In the UK we offer several classic internationally-renowned long distance self-guided walking holidays such as Wainwright's Coast to Coast, The Pennine Way, The West Highland Way, The Cleveland Way, The Cumbria Way, The Dales Way, Hadrian's Wall Path and the Yorkshire Wolds Way. The support we provide both before and throughout your holiday allows you to concentrate on successfully completing and enjoying your trip without the hassle of organising it yourself. Having expanded our portfolio of classic walks, we now also offer walking holidays along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, Great Glen Way, Cotswold Way, Offa's Dyke Path, St Cuthbert's Way, The Borders Abbeys Way and The Northumberland Coast Path.
If you prefer to travel further afield, we also offer some excellent self-guided independent walking holidays in Europe, including Spain, Italy, France, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal and Montenegro. For example, in Spain you can walk in the along The Way of St James.
If walking isn't for you then why not take a look at some of the great cycling tours we provide. From European classics like the the Rhine Trail or Rhone Trail to our newly added Edam Short Break, which takes in the best that Amsterdam, Edam and northern Holland have to offer.


text:
Showing Suppliers 1 - 20 of 20
CARLO GAVAZZI Automation Components
Address: 750 Hastings Lane, Buffalo Grove, IL
Business Type: Manufacturer
Description: A Global Force in Industrial Automation Carlo Gavazzi's U.S. headquarters for the Automation Components Business Unit, is located outside of Chicago in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. The Automation Components Business Unit is an innovative leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of... (more)
Tripp Lite (98 Products)
Address: 1111 West 35th St., Chicago, IL
Business Type: Manufacturer
Description: Chicago, IL-based Tripp Lite is a world leading manufacturer of power protection and connectivity solutions. The company provides products for IT (small/medium business, enterprise business, small office/home office, telecom/datacom/ISP), government/education, healthcare, audio/video, mobile... (more)
AMCO Enclosures
Address: 1 Innovation Drive, Des Plaines, IL
Business Type: Manufacturer
Anixter Fasteners
Address: 2301 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL
Business Type: Service
Castell Interlocks, Inc.
Address: 150 N Michigan Avenue, Suite 800, Chicago, IL
Business Type: Manufacturer, Distributor
CMP Enclosures
Address: 3901 Grove Avenue, Gurnee, IL
Business Type: Manufacturer
Address: 625 East Bunker Court, Vernon Hills, IL
Business Type: Distributor
Description: Since 1955, Cole-Parmer has been a leading global source of laboratory and industrial fluid handling products, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. We are proven experts in the fields of temperature measurement and control, electrochemistry, and fluid handling. Our products are sold throughout... (more)
Cooper B-Line®, Inc.
Address: 509 West Monroe Street, Highland, IL
Business Type: Manufacturer
Data Cable Technologies, Inc.
Address: 1306-E Enterprise Dr., Romeoville, IL
Business Type: Manufacturer, Service
Equipto Electronics Corporation
Address: 351 Woodlawn Avenue, Aurora, IL
Business Type: Manufacturer
Description: Committed to Excellence Packaging Solutions for Electronics - ISO 9001:2008 Certified & RoHS compliant Equipto Electronics Corp is a premier provider of packaging solutions (COTS) for electronics including packaging for Communications, Data and Power. We provide... (more)
Innovative Manufacturing Solutions
Address: 1 Innovation Dr., Des Plaines, IL
Business Type: Manufacturer, Service
Installer's Choice
Address: 1 Innovation Drive, Des Plaines, IL
Business Type: Manufacturer
Joseph Electronics, Inc.
Address: 6633 W. Howard Street, Niles, IL
Business Type: Distributor
Methode Electronics, Inc.
Address: 7401 West Wilson Ave., Chicago, IL
Business Type: Manufacturer, Service
Description: Established in 1946, Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:MEI) is a global developer of custom engineered and application specific products and solutions. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Methode Electronics, Inc. employs 2,900 professional, technical and manufacturing personnel, located... (more)
Newark / element14
Address: 300 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL
Business Type: Distributor, Service
Description: element14 is a new, innovative information portal and eCommunity specifically built for electronic design engineers. It provides product data, design tools and technology information, whilst incorporating web 2.0 functionality to facilitate communication, interaction, collaboration and information... (more)
Panduit Corp.
Address: 18900 Panduit Drive, Tinley Park, IL
Business Type: Manufacturer
Description: Panduit understands the challenges you face meeting design, industry, and application requirements in a timely and cost-effective way. For 60 years, we have focused on electrical systems solutions that help organize, connect, and protect wire and cable. Panduit provides the industry's... (more)
Panel Authority, Inc.
Address: 411 New Avenue, Lockport, IL
Business Type: Manufacturer
Pentair Electronic Packaging
Address: 450 East Remington Road, Schaumburg, IL
Business Type: Manufacturer, Service
R&R Metalcraft
Address: 1104 E. 17th St., Rock Falls, IL
Business Type: Manufacturer, Service
Storage Battery Systems, LLC.
Address: 179 Easy St., Carol Stream, IL
Business Type: Manufacturer, Distributor, Sole Distributor
Description: Established in 1915, Storage Battery Systems LLC., has become renowned for providing DC Power Solutions™ for stationary & motive power applications. From flooded battery cells, to sealed VRLA strings, from Ni-Cd jars to Lithium-ION rechargeable battery packs, SBS has... (more)


text:
Lifetime speech for Cameron: how much Europe Brits are willing to tolerate
British Prime Minister David Cameron came under renewed pressure to loosen his country's ties with the European Union today, two days ahead of a major speech in which he will spell out plans to renegotiate Britain's membership of the EU.
As different interests jockey to influence the content of his speech, which some politicians believe may end up reshaping Britain's role in the world, a group of influential lawmakers in Cameron's own ruling Conservative party published a list of areas where they want decision-making brought back to London.
The fact that the group, who represent about one third of Cameron's parliamentary party, drew up the Manifesto for Change, illustrates how much pressure Cameron is under from within his own party, the senior partner in a two-party coalition, to dilute Britain's four-decade-old EU links.
Cameron will deliver his speech - one of the most closely-watched Europe addresses by a British leader since World War Two - in Amsterdam on Friday, a choice meant to underline the fact that some other EU member states such as the Netherlands are sympathetic to many of his policies towards the bloc.
He is expected to say he will offer a referendum on any new settlement he manages to hammer out with the EU, probably in 2018. His prospects of success are uncertain, however, as it is unclear whether some other EU member states, notably Germany and France, will go along with his plan.
Andrea Leadsom, a Conservative MP and one of the group's founders, said she thought Cameron's proposed EU renegotiation strategy and the specific ideas her own group was pushing were realistic.
In our manifesto we are very carefully treading a fine line between calling for things that are just going to be a non-starter, where the rest of Europe will say 'just forget it', and choosing those topics that are really important to Britain, that would really be a game-changer for Britain's relationship with the EU, she told BBC radio.
Areas where the MPs, who call themselves the Fresh Start group, would like to see powers clawed back include large swathes of employment, social and criminal justice law. They are also pressing for an emergency brake on new laws that could affect Britain's powerhouse financial services industry, and are demanding that the EU agriculture and fisheries budget be overhauled.
The MPs are also asking Cameron to withdraw Britain from the EU regional policy which sees EU funds handed out to poorer regions, and to press him to restrict the rights of future immigrants from countries such as Romania and Bulgaria.


text:
Apply Now
Click here to apply for all summer positions.
Our applicants come to us with various backgrounds and interests. We hire educators, college and university students, former camp counselors, Spanish language teachers, residence life coordinators, community volunteers, world travelers, and people with many other diverse backgrounds.
The satisfaction of a summer position with Westcoast Connection / 360°Student Travel is unparalleled. You will have a significant amount of responsibility as delivering a safe and unforgettable summer are the two primary goals of our company. We'll be the first to admit it's not an easy job, but if you're in it for the right reasons, you'll have one incredible experience. Just think, you get to white-water raft, summer ski and snowboard, sand board, surf, hike, water-ski, zip line, waterfall rappel, volunteer with incredible organizations including the Boys & Girls Clubs and Habitat for Humanity, navigate the metro system in Europe, interact with small communities in Peru and Thailand, improve your Spanish, sightsee in beautiful cities, visit world famous landmarks and so much more! Our leaders contribute so much to creating a positive experience and forming an extremely dynamic group – something that truly makes all of our programs unique.
What our staff say…
Each and every summer, not only do our staff provide great experiences for our travelers, but they themselves leave as changed individuals, with new friendships built, new skills acquired and long lasting memories. After some time and reflection, here are some testimonials from staff who have attempted to put their experience into words…
Staff Goals
No matter which position you're applying for, it's important to note our two main priorities for all of our staff:
1. Safety. It is our (and your) number one priority. We're not just talking about the physical safety of each and every trip member, but the emotional and social well being of every single participant too.
2. To deliver one unforgettable experience. We expect our staff to operate as team players, approach every day with enthusiasm, respect others and strive to make the experience for every single trip member unforgettable.
Positions Available
Successful candidates are matched with a position based on their experience and personal qualifications.
1. Trip Directors
2. Trip Leaders
2a. Lifeguards
3. Campsite Managers
4. Communication Center Trip Monitors
5. Year Round Positions
All staff is required to hold valid certificates in First Aid and CPR through August 2016. Certification is the responsibility of the applicant. Westcoast Connection / 360° Student Travel provides a non-smoking environment.
1. Trip Director
Trip Directors have the highest level of responsibility while their program is in progress. TDs, as we call them, are responsible for overseeing every aspect of the trip including, but not limited to, the health and safety of all trip members, the enjoyment of each and every trip member and the execution of the itinerary as planned and outlined by WCC/360°. TDs are responsible for managing a staff team with whom they coach, supervise, and provide on-going feedback to. TDs serve as a representative of WCC/360° on the road and act as our liaison to suppliers, outfitters and vendors. TDs are also responsible for regular communication with parents, company supervisors and the summer communication center. Attendance at our annual Trip Director and Precamp training weekends are mandatory.
- Experience working with Westcoast Connection / 360° Student Travel or similar group management/team-based experience
- Exceptional leadership skills
- Experience coaching, mentoring and building a strong, cohesive staff team
- Ability to create a very positive social environment for teenagers
- Ability to manage a budget and account for funds
- 23 years of age or older
- Summer camp experience (an asset)
- Travel experience (an asset)
2. Trip Leader
Trip Leaders serve as the backbone of our programs. Their primary responsibility includes monitoring the safety (physical and social), well-being and enjoyment of all trip members each day and night of the program. This includes and is not limited to daily wake-ups, leading activities and programs, assisting with food prep, dealing with behaviors and situations, and the list goes on…. Working with the Trip Director, the Trip Leader's goal is to provide a positive group experience. Attendance at our annual Precamp training weekend is mandatory.
All Trip Leaders have specialty roles that are assigned by the Trip Director prior to departure (food director, confirmer, photographer, programmer, sports coordinator, etc.). The Lifeguard role is assigned by WCC/360° and is outlined below. Additional compensation is offered to staff fulfilling the lifeguard position.
- Exceptional leadership skills
- Experience working with teenagers
- Summer camp experience (an asset)
- Travel experience (an asset)
2a. Lifeguard
As explained above, each staff has several specialty roles that are assigned over the summer. The lifeguard is responsible for lifeguarding during all water activities and ensuring the safety of all participants while in or around water. Additional compensation is offered to staff who are lifeguards.
- Have valid lifeguard certification through August of this year
3. Campsite Manager (CSM)
Our Campsite Managers are professionals who oversee the logistics at our campgrounds on our North American Active Teen Tour programs with camping. In tandem with the Trip Director, CSMs work with staff and trip members to facilitate campsite setup and take down. They are responsible for all camping equipment including tents, barbeques, stoves and lanterns. CSMs are also responsible for purchasing all food items fresh prior to the group's arrival, keeping in mind dietary and special requests. Alongside the staff, CSMs oversee the preparation, presentation and cleanup of all meals. Attendance at our annual Campsite Manager Training (one to two days prior to the start of Precamp) is mandatory.
- Ability to work well independently as well as with staff and trip members
- Strong organizational, logistical and planning skills
- Ability to manage a budget and account for funds
- Willingness/ability to drive a small truck
- 21 years of age or older
- A valid driver's license
- Appreciation for the open road and enjoys camping
- Able to manage your own daily schedule
- Cooking experience (an asset)
4. Communication Center Trip Monitor
A limited number of positions are available in our New York and Montreal offices in the late spring and summer months for Trip Monitors. While not out on the road with our participants rafting, surfing, etc., our Trip Monitors are in many ways on the frontline of our operation as the person speaking on the phone daily with parents in addition to Trip Directors and interacting with company management to help us achieve our goals of providing safe and exceptional summer experiences. They are a critical communication link and help in behind the scenes logistical support and problem solving such as troubleshooting a cancelled flight. This is a challenging and rewarding position that provides excellent experience for those interested in hospitality industry careers and teachers who are seeking administrative positions with opportunity for professional development. From time to time, positions are available each summer that offer the best of both worlds, work in the communication center for the first half of the summer and serving as a Trip Leader on a later departing trip.
- Personable, with excellent phone communication skills
- A good listener who is sensitive and empathetic
- Comfortable working in various software databases (we train)
- Ability to work some weekends
5. Year Round Positions
The above are all summer seasonal positions. From time to time, we have entry level openings in our offices for year round positions. These are usually one of two types: a) Client services- helping inquiring travelers and parents learn more about our diverse travel opportunities to help them make informed decisions, and helping them in the many areas of post enrollment pre-departure trip preparation; or b) Working in our trip-planning department which requires detailed interaction with our many suppliers, to research, negotiate and organize our various itineraries. Interested parties may send cover letters and resumes to firstname.lastname@example.com
Program Types
We offer a number of different programs and depending on your experience and qualifications, you could be placed within one of the divisions below.
Westcoast Connection
Active Teen Tours
Six to seven staff members accompany approximately 40-50 teenagers on an active touring program ranging from 14 to 40 days. Of this team, one is the Trip Director and the others are Trip Leaders. Daily duties include trip member supervision, itinerary management, coordination of various sports/programs, meal preparation and clean up (on North American programs with camping) and a multitude of other "camp counselor" type responsibilities that promote a positive group experience.
360o Student Travel
Community Service Programs
Two or three staff members accompany smaller groups of 10-24 teenagers on itineraries ranging from 10 to 28 days offering group members the opportunity to make a difference in communities both domestically and internationally. Of this team, one is the Trip Director and the remainder are Trip Leaders. To be considered for this program, applicants must have previous experience either as a volunteer or worked in a volunteer setting. Daily duties include trip member supervision, meal preparation and clean up (on North American programs), itinerary management, coordination of various sports/programs, facilitating debriefing and discussion and a multitude of other "camp counselor" type responsibilities that promote a positive group experience.
On North American programs, driving is the responsibility of the Trip Directors and Trip Leaders. Staff must have a valid driver's license and may have to obtain additional licensing. We will reimburse you for these additional permit expenses.
For Staff from the US: PRESIDENT'S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD
Westcoast Connection / 360˚ Student Travel is a Certifying Organization for the President's Volunteer Service Award. The award program was developed in 2003 as a way to honor and thank U.S. citizens and residents who engage in service both domestically and abroad. Presidential recognition of what you have achieved speaks to the type of person you are and hopefully inspires others to take positive action to change the world. The award requires completing a minimum of 100 hours of community service within a 12 month period. Your service hours with our program qualify towards that total to earn the award.
Language Programs
Three to five staff members accompany approximately 20-50 teenagers on itineraries ranging from 14 to 28 days offering trip members the opportunity to learn and improve their Spanish. Of this team, one is the Trip Director, and the others are Trip Leaders. Daily duties include group member supervision, itinerary management, coordination of various sports/programs and a multitude of other "camp counselor" type responsibilities that promote a positive group experience. Staff on these programs must be fluent in Spanish.
Pre-College Enrichment
Six to nine staff members accompany 40-70 students on itineraries that are 21 or 28 days. Staff teams are dedicated to providing an enriching academic and cultural summer where teenagers gain exposure to the college lifestyle. Of this team, one is the Program Director and the others are Program Leaders. Daily duties include group member supervision, motivating participants in language courses and during elective classes, logistical coordination, supervision, sports and recreational programming and a multitude of other "camp counselor" type responsibilities that promote a positive group experience. Staff on this program must be enthusiastic about learning and ensure trip members have an enriching experience.
Global Adventure Programs
Two to three staff members accompany smaller groups of 10-26 teenagers on more immersive or physically challenging itineraries ranging from 10 to 28 days. Of this team, one is the Trip Director and the remainder are Trip Leaders. Professional outfitters will provide instruction for activities such as glacier hiking or rock climbing etc. Previous experience in the activities is not a prerequisite for employment, but is an asset (i.e. previous backpacking experience through Europe for backpack programs). The staff on these programs should be in very good physical condition. Daily duties include trip member supervision, itinerary management, coordination of various sports/programs and a multitude of other "camp counselor" type responsibilities that promote a positive group experience.
Training Weekends
All staff must be available for our mandatory training sessions leading up to the trip departures. This is an opportunity for us to further acquaint you with our philosophy, policies, procedures, equipment, meal preparation etc. It is also an opportunity for you to meet and work as a team with your colleagues before the start of your journey together! The agenda acts to prepare each of our staff for what it takes to successfully run a program. We will provide all meals, accommodations and recreation throughout all training sessions. There is an allowance paid for travel to and from training depending on where you are traveling from. Final placement is contingent upon successful completion. Please note the dates below along with the position you're interested in to ensure mandatory presence:
New Trip Director
Trip Director
Trip Leader
Food Director
Campsite Manager
New TD Training Day
Trip Director Weekend
Campsite Manager Training
Application Process
We would love to hear from you if you meet the qualifications and are ready to undertake such an important responsibility. We do our best to accommodate your needs in as much as they match ours. Once your application is reviewed you may be contacted to arrange for a personal interview with one of our Directors. Please make sure that all of the reference information that you supply is correct and up-to-date, as we often check references prior to granting interviews.
Those who join us will experience not only the thrills of learning through travel, but the triumphs of creating a tight knit group. The bonds formed will last well beyond summer's end! You will be rewarded by the joys of seeing tears at the end of the trip sparked by the camaraderie that was fostered by the most caring and capable staff in the industry.
Please e-mail us at email@example.com if you need additional information to apply.
Apply Now
Click here to apply for all summer positions.


text:
The Party of PrincipleSmaller Government - Lower Taxes - More Freedom
WASHINGTON, D.C. --Libertarian National Committee (LNC) Chairman William Redpath released the following statement Wednesday:
"Americans have always bounced back from adversity by exercising the freedoms guaranteed by limited government, which is why Libertarians are so disappointed in the recovery-delaying policies laid out last night by President Obama.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- America's job creators offered the Obama administration's economic plans another resounding vote of no confidence, with stocks plunging once again as President Obama refused to change the failed big-spending, big-government policies responsible for the current economic stagnation, Libertarian National Committee Communications Director Donny Ferguson pointed out Wednesday morning.
PANORAMA CITY, Calif. -- Libertarian Party of California Chair Kevin Takenaga issued the follow statement today regarding the budget deal agreed to this morning by the California legislature:
"The budget package passed by the California legislature this morning is an absolute travesty. It shows just how little concern the Democrats and Republicans in Sacramento have for ordinary, hard-working individuals and businesses in California.
"I commend Ed Coleman on his courage and his recognition that the Libertarian Party is the only political party in Indiana and the United States that truly stands for limited, fiscally responsible government and real respect for civil liberties. I gratefully welcome him, as I hope to do with other elected officials who are tired of the now clearly unaffordable politics as usual, and who yearn to join 'The Party of Principle.'"
William Redpath Chairman Libertarian National Committee
INDIANAPOLIS -- Ed Coleman, Indianapolis-Marion County City-County Councilmember, released the following statement this morning o
All News
View All Events