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Winter Parking Ban Information for Faculty/Staff
Community Notice
Winter Parking Ban
A winter parking ban will be imposed by the Town of Middlebury and Middlebury College beginning Sunday, November 1, 2015 and ending Friday, April 1, 2016. During the ban, the following parking rules will apply:
Middlebury College:
Overnight parking in Faculty/Staff lots is prohibited between the hours of midnight and 6:00 a.m.*. Any faculty or staff member who must leave a vehicle on campus during winter ban should observe the following protocol:
- Ensure that the vehicle displays a valid Faculty/Staff parking permit.
- Park the vehicle in the Faculty/Staff/Visitor section of the Mahaney Center for the Arts lot (the outer-most row). Please group vehicles together to facilitate effective snow removal.
- Notify the Department of Public Safety that the vehicle will be parked on campus overnight and indicate how long it will be there.
Vehicles parked in other Faculty/Staff lots after midnight may be towed without prior notice. Violators will be charged $150 for the first tow and $175 for subsequent tows.
* Notice to early arrivals to Faculty/Staff parking lots during winter ban: Facilities Services administrators have requested that Faculty/Staff lots remain empty from midnight to 7:30 a.m. in order to allow for efficient snow removal during or after a snow storm. Faculty and staff arriving on campus prior to 7:30 a.m. during or immediately after a snow storm will be allowed to park in Faculty/Staff parking lots that have already been plowed.
Facilities Services is unable to tow, or pull-out, personal vehicles that become stuck in the snow.
Town of Middlebury:
Parking on town streets and in municipal parking lots is prohibited between midnight and 6:00 a.m. starting on November 1, 2015. Vehicles parked in violation of this ordinance are subject to being ticketed, towed, and impounded without prior notice. Vehicles impounded under this ordinance will not be released until all fines and fees are paid at the Middlebury Police Department.
Daniel V. Gaiotti
Associate Director of Public Safety
125 South Main Street
Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 443-5873
Roadway Closure
Location: Road between Hillcrest Road and Hepburn Road
Date: Thursday, October 3, 2013
Time: 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The short roadway connecting Hillcrest Road and Hepburn Road on the south end of the Proctor Tennis Courts will be closed to thru traffic on Thursday morning for repairs. Special access for emergency vehicles and dining deliveries will be provided. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please post for individuals with limited access to email.
Thank you.
Facilities Services
Location: east end of Porter Field Road
Date: Thursday, October 4, 2013
We have been notified by the South Street Construction Project Manager that the east end of Porter Field Road will be closed tomorrow, October 4, 2013. Thru traffic will not be available; however parking at MCA and the gravel lot near the running tack will remain open.
Thank you,
Facilities Services
Parking Information for Angelique Kidjo Concert
On Thursday, October 3, 2013 Angelique Kidjo will appear in concert at 8 p.m. in the Nelson Recreation Center (see the announcement at: http://www.middlebury.edu/newsroom/node/460982).
Due to the construction of the Field House, parking is very limited in this area. Members of the College community are encouraged to walk to the venue whenever possible. If you need to drive to the concert, please read the following information:
- Event parking will be available at the MCA lot, all parking lots in the center of campus, the Tailgate area, Track lot, and on the north side of Porter Field Road
- There will be limited handicapped parking in front of Nelson
- Click here for the Parking Map
No Parking
- There is No Parking for students or other concert attendees at the athletic complex.
- The small parking lot behind Nelson / Museum loading dock will be closed to faculty/staff parking throughout the day and evening on Thursday.
- There is No Parking of personal vehicles behind Kenyon Arena. This area is under construction and clearly signed – Do Not Enter – Construction.
Elizabeth J. Burchard
Director of Public Safety / Associate Dean of the College
125 South Main Street
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 433-5201
Event Parking, Transportation and Tailgate Information
This weekend many of our teams will be competing on the fields around the athletic complex. Due to the construction of the Field House, event parking is limited. If you plan to come and cheer for the Panthers, please read the following information:
- Event parking will be available at the Tailgate area, the MCA lot, Track lot, on the north side of Porter Field Road and in all parking lots in the center of campus (Click here for Map)
- There is No Parking for students or other fans at the athletic complex.
- The small parking lot behind Nelson / Museum loading dock will be reserved for the game officials.
- There is No Parking of personal vehicles behind Kenyon Arena. This area is under construction and clearly signed – Do Not Enter – Construction.
- ACTR Bus– there will be an additional bus following a route around campus. This bus will run from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and will make stops at the areas indicated below.
- Merchant's Row
- College Street in front of Sunderland
- ADK Circle
- Bicentennial Hall Parking Lot
- Corner of Ridgeline and 125
- Old Chapel Road
- Service Road / Health Center near Route 30
- Traffic circle next to Track in MCA parking lot
- South Street near Chipman Park
- Merchant's Row
The Tailgate rules were revised this year and are outlined below.
- The Department of Public Safety may designate a tailgate area for scheduled athletic contests. Alcohol may be consumed only within the designated area.
- Tailgating is allowed 2 hours before the start of the game.
- Tailgating is permitted only before the athletic contest and during intermissions. No tailgating is permitted during the actual athletic contest.
- Alcohol is prohibited in the stadium and anywhere outside the tailgate area.
- Amplified music is not allowed in or near the tailgate area.
- Restroom facilities are located in the stadium. People in the tailgate area must use the restroom facilities in the stadium and are not permitted to cross the highway into the woods.
- Kegs or other common containers are not allowed.
- Tailgating must end one-half hour after the conclusion of the athletic contest.
The Tailgate rules are located within the College's party policies at: http://www.middlebury.edu/studentlife/residentiallife/reslife/party.
Academic Year parking Registration Process - 2013/2014
Academic Year 2013/14 Student Parking permit preregistration process has started.
Requirements to obtain a student permit: Register vehicle via banner web Purchase permit via credit card at http://publicsafety.middlebury.edu. Bring a copy of payment receipt and vehicle registration to the Public Safety office.


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American Airlines Announces the Million Mile Give Away
American Airlines today launches the Million Mile Give Away, offering travelers three chances to win a share of one million AAdvantage® bonus miles. Today through April 10, 2007, customers who register at http://www.aa.com/awardsweeps or refer a friend to the site via email will automatically be entered into the Million Mile Give Away sweepstakes.
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The new, innovative and user-friendly AAdvantage booking tool on AA.com was developed with extensive customer input. It includes features that provide AAdvantage members with virtually all the information needed to redeem an AAdvantage award for travel on American Airlines, American Eagle, and the AmericanConnection® airlines, including a calendar that shows award availability over a four-week period.
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Major Economies Forum Focuses on Finance, Nationally-Determined Contributions
12 July 2014: Seventeen of the world's largest economies met for the 19th meeting of the Major Economies Forum (MEF) on Energy and Climate. This iteration of the MEF focused on reaching the political consensus needed for a successful outcome at the 20th session of the UNFCCC's Conference of the Parties (COP 20) in Lima, Peru, in December 2014.
The MEF was held from 11-12 July 2014, in Paris, France, and hosted by Laurent Fabius, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development of France. In addition to the world's biggest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters, representing 80% of global emissions and 80% of global energy consumption, the MEF was attended by Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, COP 20 President and Peru's Environment Minister.
The meeting focused on three key areas of the climate change negotiations: finance; nationally-determined contributions (NDCs) that are expected in the first part of 2015, as well as the international consultation period on these contributions; and rules and accounting standards with regard to transparency, accountability and the monitoring of actions and aid. The agenda also included a discussion of energy efficiency in the building sector.
The participating economies of the MEF are Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the EU, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Russian Federation, South Africa, the UK and the US. The July MEF meeting was the second held in 2014. The next meeting will be held on 21-22 September 2014, in New York, US, in advance of the UN Secretary-General's (UNSG) Climate Summit. [UNEP Climate Action Press Release] [French Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy Press Release][Climate Change Policy & Practice coverage of Major Economies Forum]


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Extra tickets have been released for Saturday's Kenny Chesney concert at Miller Park.
Seats located in the Sandbar area and Floor area became available Friday due to an adjustment to the production staging.
Sandbar tickets are $235 each, and Floor tickets are $140 each.
Tickets are available for purchase online at www.brewers.com/chesney as well as at the Miller Park box office.
Brewers: Extra Kenny Chesney tickets now available
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Extra tickets have been released for Saturday's Kenny Chesney concert at Miller Park.
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Visiting Scholar-in-Residence
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Vedat Demir is an associate professor in the Department of Public Relations and Publicity at his alma mater, Istanbul University where he teaches Political Communication, Media Ethics, and The Media and Policy Making.
He is a member of the advisory board for the Center for International Conflict Resolution at Yalova University, and the Journal of Strategic Foresight, published by Turkish Asian Center for Strategic Studies. He previously served as General Secretary of the Turkish Press Council from 2000-2003.
Demir's latest book centers on public diplomacy and discusses the shift from traditional pubic diplomacy, power from the economy or military, to a new public diplomacy that focuses on interpersonal relationships such as political systems, culture and education. The book will be published in Turkey later this year.
Demir received his bachelor and masters degrees from Marmara University and his Ph.D. from Istanbul University in Turkey.
While in the U.S., his research project will focus on political communication in campaigning. Demir's goal is to reveal the purpose for which volunteers have in participating in U.S. federal elections in the hope of laying a foundation in Turkey for more serious elections. He will study the November 2012 elections, specifically campaign volunteers and the influence their work has.


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A new year will soon be upon us, and competitive fly anglers from across the country are gearing up for this year's round of regional qualifiers in anticipation of the 2012 US Nationals. Join us in the beautiful Smoky Mountains when we hold the championships in Cherokee, North Carolina. For booking & lodging information visit checkout all that Asheville has to ffer on their wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asheville,_North_Carolina. While you are in town be sure to visit our Silver level sponsor: Sell Gold Ashville. Their website is located at: http://www.sellgoldasheville.com/cash-for-gold-near-me/. One of the largest buyers of gold, platinum & sterling in Western North Carolina. They are family owned with local roots going back many years. Join us in supporting local businesses. Whether you choose to go hiking or camping while you are there the Smoky Mountains have a lot to offer. Get in touch with us as we are going to be doing group tours through the Great Smoky National Park.
Anglers interested in participating in future regionals should visit www.ffteamusa.com to submit their application. Please note that this application process does not apply to anglers already registered for the SE January 20, 2012.
The 2012 Southeast Regional Qualifier will be held February 17th – 19th on and around the fabled waters of the Davidson River near Brevard, NC. This year's regional will feature Southeast Regional – Brevard, NC
The 2012 Western Regional will be held March 9th-11th in Reno, Nevada. Venues will include the Truckee River and Pyramid Lake. Participation in this reginoal will be limited to 32
The 2012 Northeast Regional will be held March 11th – 12th in State College, PA. This year's venues will spotlight the fabled waters of Spring, Penns, and Big Fishing Creek
Congratulations to Team USA teammates Lance Egan, Devin Olsen, and Norman Maktima for taking gold, silver, and bronze at the 2011 National Fly Fishing Championships! Held May 19th – 22nd.


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Viral encephalitis is the inflammation (damage to cells) of brain tissue that may result from
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The legit year in review, from Ferrell to Laurents
The 2009 Tony nominations aren't announced until May 5. Until then and the June 7 kudos, what's best remembered about the current Broadway season isn't who might win but how everybody played the legit game.
For at least one actress on Broadway, they write 'em as fast as they used to. Preceded by "Thoroughly Modern Millie," "Little Women," "The Drowsy Chaperone" and "Young Frankenstein," "Shrek" is Sutton Foster's fifth original musical in six years. That kind of show/year ratio recalls the Broadway heydays of two legit legends who headlined four originals in a mere six.
From 1930 to 1936, Ethel Merman starred in "Girl Crazy," "Take a Chance," "Anything Goes" and "Red, Hot and Blue." Then there's Gwen Verdon, who found fame in "Can-Can," "Damn Yankees," "New Girl in Town" and "Redhead" from 1953 to 1959. The Merm went on to star in nine other original tuners; Verdon headlined three more.
Maybe it's time for the theater to stop beating itself up for not being so youth oriented.
At 91, director-scribe Arthur Laurents proves there's nothing wrong with old age. He follows his definitive staging of "Gypsy" in 2008 with a new bilingual redux of "West Side Story" this season.
Back in the Tony telecast days of Alexander Cohen, the awards were often in search of a hook whenever the nommed shows were thought to be lacking. One of Cohen's more mawkish attempts to give the Tonys needed heft was the rubric "The Year of the Woman," which resulted in an acceptance-speech leitmotif in which at least one male winner apologized for not being female.
In this year's Tony derby, the female creatives might be more well represented. Playwright Yasmina Reza ("God of Carnage"), play director Phyllida Lloyd ("Mary Stuart") and tuner directors Kristin Hangii ("Rock of Ages") and Diane Paulus ("Hair") should loom large. Equally notable is the usually male turf of composers. In recent years, female songwriters have shared their credit with the guys on efforts ranging from "Legally Blonde" to "Brooklyn." With "Shrek," Jeanine Tesori wrote all the music herself, just as she did back in 2004 when she became the first female composer to have two shows running on Broadway: "Caroline, or Change" and "Thoroughly Modern Millie."
Then there's Broadway deb Dolly Parton, who wrote the music as well as the lyrics for "9 to 5." That kind of double duty hasn't been seen in a hit musical since Carol Hall's score for "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas." Go figure: At the 1979 Tonys, Hall wasn't even nommed.
Jeremy Piven's sudden exit from "Speed-the-Plow" prompted a lot of chatter along the Rialto (not to mention independent arbitration proceedings, set for June). But the best zinger came from "Speed" playwright David Mamet, who took Piven down with few words:
"I talked to Jeremy on the phone, and he told me that he discovered that he had a very high level of mercury. So my understanding is that he is leaving show business to pursue a career as a thermometer."
Musicals spawned in alien territory aren't supposed to wow them on B'way. And that goes double for heavy-metal tuners from L.A. Chris D'Airenzo's "Rock of Ages," however, delivered money reviews from Variety ("brash charms"), the AP ("a lively night in the theater") and the New York Times ("as guilty as pleasures get").
The reviews for "Next to Normal" at Second Stage were mixed. Most producers and creatives would call it quits — at least for a Broadway transfer. Producer David Stone, however, took his tiny tuner to D.C.'s Arena Stage, and after much tinkering, won raves from the local crix. Now, only one year later, Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's "Next to Normal" is back in Gotham, but ensconced this time in a Broadway theater.
When was the last time the Cort Theater had a hit?
Nobody could remember — that is, until Will Ferrell's presidential satire "You're Welcome America. A Final Night With George W Bush" booked the venue.
The three-actor play demolished the theater's box office record, raking in $6.7 million in eight weeks and swiftly recouping its $2.1 million investment.
Per actor, the show's $800,000-plus weekly income qualified as the season's top grosser.
And the winner is … Marc Shaiman's "Prop 8: The Musical," which in its online peek got up to 1.2 million hits a day. The tuner, which stars Jack Black as Jesus Christ, took wing when Shaiman learned that the musical director of the Sacramento Musical Theater had donated $1,000 to the Yes-on-Prop.-8 campaign, which sought to outlaw same-sex marriage in California. An email protest ensued, and Shaiman funneled his ire into a viral video. Because Prop. 8 passed, the project's credit reads "Written (six weeks too late) by Marc Shaiman." But not really. Just imagine what a great viral revival there will be for the video come Election Day 2010 in the Golden State.
The rousing curtain call at tuner "Billy Elliot" has the entire cast — from petite girls to burly men — donning tutus to take their bows.
The moral of Billy's story, after all, is that it's OK to dance wearing a frilly skirt, no matter who you are. And that's especially true if you're Elton John.
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A £1,000,000 Euromillions prize has today gone to charitable causes. The prize was won by a Millionaire Raffle ticket on the 4th of November 2011, but nobody came forward to claim it. The six months waiting period has passed, and now the cash (plus any interest generated) has gone to good causes within the UK. The ticket was purchased in South Lanarkshire, Scotland and at 11pm on Wednesday the deadline for claiming the prize ended.
A spokesperson for Camelot said: "I can confirm that the ticket holder did not come forward within the deadline to claim their prize, and has now sadly missed out on this substantial amount of money" he continued "To avoid this situation happening again, I would urge all Lottery players to check their tickets on a regular basis. We have tried very hard to find the ticket holder and it's a real shame that they have missed out, but there is still one winner – the nation."
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As Eventbrite expands internationally, we are closely watching user behavior on social networks. In the US, Facebook is the number one driver of traffic to Eventbrite (Google is number two), and we saw the impact of social media on our business very early on.
As we like to say, events are inherently social – people like to tell their friends and colleagues about upcoming events – and social media amplifies this highly viral eCommerce category. In the case of Eventbrite, as event attendees share event information through social media, we are able to track that activity and tie it back to transactions – what we call social commerce.
We began tracking our social commerce numbers in October of 2010 with our first social commerce report. Since then we've taken a closer look at sharing behavior and impact by event type and how it is effected by the point in the purchase process. But now that we have a UK office and are expanding globally, we thought it was time to take another look at our social commerce numbers, this time comparing activity in the US to the activity in the UK.
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Overall, Facebook users in the US and the UK look relatively similar demographically, with roughly 50% population penetration in both countries. According to an infographic published in All Facebook by Blinq Media and Visual.ly, the main difference in the users is the brands that they like, Brits favoring Burberry, Skittles, and The Cadbury Cream Egg, while Americans choose to give their "likes" to Starbucks, Xbox, and McDonalds.
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Like in the US, Facebook has the highest value per share in the UK. When someone shares a UK event on Facebook, on average it generates £2.25 in additional gross ticket sales. A share on Twitter drives an average of £1.80, and an event shared on LinkedIn generates an average of £1.24 in additional event revenue. This speaks to the relative strengths of these social networks in the UK. And comparing these values shows that, just as it does in the US, sharing event information on Facebook is most likely to generate additional ticket sales for an event, because the connections we have on Facebook most closely represent the people we actually know and spend time with offline.
While social commerce impact is greater on average in the US, it varies by social network.
On Eventbrite, adjusting for currency, ticket prices over the past twelve months cost about 36% more in the UK than in the US, on average. However, the social commerce value per share is only 24% higher in the UK. When someone shares an Eventbrite event through Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn in the UK, it generates an average £1.77 in additional ticketing revenue for the event organizer, while in the US, one share generates an average of £1.42 across the three platforms. To take into account the difference in average ticket price, we can look this value per share in terms of a social commerce ratio: value per share/average order value. In the UK this ratio yields .032 while in the US the ratio is .035, showing that in aggregate a share in the US has a slightly greater revenue impact than a share in the UK.
We see an interesting divergence between social networks. If we convert all the numbers to Pounds Sterling, we see that the social commerce impact from Facebook is actually stronger in the US, while Twitter and LinkedIn are stronger in the UK (see Figure 1). The Facebook social commerce ratio is .041 while in the US it is .064. In other words, a Facebook share in the US, is 56% more impactful. Twitter is almost 10% more impactful in the UK than the US, while LinkedIn is 95% more impactful in the UK.
As we continue to expand into more countries, we'll be watching these social commerce numbers closely to more clearly understand social networking behavior as it differs across geographies.


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New York -- White House officials have agreed to meet with members of the retail industry to discuss issues associated with implementation of the health reform law, responding to the industry's July 2 letter urging the administration to immediately release "long overdue" regulations that would allow employers to move forward on the law's requirements.
The most important policy issue for retailers is clarification of how the administration intends to define a "full-time employee," said officials with the Retail Industry Leaders Association. Employers have also pressed for a transition phase during which employers who offer coverage in good faith would be exempt from penalties.
The July 2 letter aimed to send a message that these regulations are past due, and RILA is pleased that top White House advisers took notice, said RILA VP government relations Christine Pollack. With less than a year and a half before the statute goes into effect, employers need regulations -- not bulletins or guidance -- in order to move ahead, according to Pollack.
A key issue, Pollack explained is how the administration intends to define a "full-time employee." The administration currently is proposing that a full-time employee should work an average 30 hours per week, and would allow employers a three-month "look back" period when determining hours. The administration had originally suggested allowing employers a three-12 month lookback, which RILA says it would prefer.
Many employers also seek a more flexible approach for determining FTE status in order to prevent possible churn between employer coverage and exchange coverage for certain employees, which is another key concern amongst retail and other employers that have varying work hours, Pollack said.
RILA and other employer groups, including members of the Employers for Flexibility in Health Care Coalition, are also urging the administration to create a transition period until 2016 during which time employers working in good faith to comply with regulations would not be penalized.
"RILA is gravely concerned that overly burdensome, inflexible regulations will cause millions of Americans to churn in and out of the employer-sponsored system," the letter says. "Employers of variable workforces face unique challenges. RILA strongly urges that regulations recognize these unique challenges by including flexible approaches that can avoid the revolving door, or churn, effect of employees bouncing between employer-sponsored plans, Exchange coverage, or federal health programs."


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Yes, yes. We're aware that the RSVPs for Super Bowl North Jersey just arrived. But if you're a Jets fan, you may already be thinking ahead to next season, to the possibility of the Gang Green playing in Super Bowl XLIX in Glendale, Ariz. Hey, with a little luck—and every championship team needs a little luck—it's possible. And in the modern NFL, anything's possible.
We preface this list with a gigantic acknowledgement that THEY'RE ALL BIG IFS. But still. Here's what the Jets need to have happen in 2014 to get to the Super Bowl for the first time in 46 years.
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This is the biggest no-brainer of the bunch, we know. Smith doesn't need to transform suddenly into Joe Montana or Peyton Manning. But if he plays with the smooth efficiency he showed at the end of the season, particularly against the Browns and the Dolphins (read: by not being a turnover machine), the Jets can be effective offensively with some consistency.
2. Better play from the offensive line
Pro Football Focus ranked the Jets the No. 25 O-line in the NFL in 2013. Blame Smith for some of his mistakes, sure, but any quarterback—Peyton Manning included—can only do his job well if the guys in front of him are doing theirs well, too. Bringing back free agent right tackle Austin Howard would be a start. But upgrading at left guard would go a long way.
3. Get some better tight ends and receivers, and hope they stay healthy
Again, Smith was terrible at times last season. But look at his targets. Look at how often they dropped passes. Look at how often they failed to get open. Look at how many of them kept getting hurt. A receiver or a tight end has to be among the Jets' biggest priorities in this May's draft.
4. Improvement from their linebackers and defensive backs
The Jets have a solid, young foundation along the defensive line from which they can build for the future. But they need to get better on the back end. Of their 41 sacks, they only got 19.5 from their linebacking corps. If Dee Milliner continues to grow into the shutdown corner every draft expert last year thought he'd become, it would help take some pressure off the LBs.
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The Jets intercepted just 13 passes last year, which tied for 22nd in the NFL. They also (somehow) recovered just two fumbles, which ranked dead last. And they were next-to-last in the AFC with a minus-14 turnover differential, while the Seahawks were first in the entire NFL with a plus-20. See how that works?


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ZEIGLER - Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District is using the latest classroom technology to engage students in learning.
The district installed Epson BrightLink projectors in every elementary and junior high school classroom and a few in the high school, Z-R Technology Director Andy Odle said.
The projectors have interactive capabilities built in, unlike similar technologies that require a projector and an expensive board. Instead of the board, the BrightLink can project onto any surface.
"It means any surface can be interactive, be it a chalk board, dry erase bard or wall, virtually any surface can be used," Odle said.
The projectors can be used in a multitude of ways, including lessons, tests and demonstrations, Z-R Principal Chuck Bleyer said.
"Our teachers are on them about 90 percent of the day," Bleyer said.
"The feedback has been extremely positive."
Students love the interactivity of the BrightLink, first-grade teacher Martha Weber said. That interactivity is important to today's students, she said.
"They are very hands-on learners. This is something that keeps their interest. It really brings them into the lesson," she said.
For instance, a recent math lesson was projected onto a wall in Weber's classroom. Students took turns at the board, counting to 100 by using a marker to click on an assortment of virtual coins and dragging them into slots.
"I absolutely love it and so do the kids," she said. "I've seen a huge difference in their interest."
Because of ease of installation - the projectors can be installed in less than an hour and don't require special wiring - if teachers want to change the layouts of their rooms they can do so easily, Weber said.
The projectors, purchased with federal stimulus funds, also saved money for the district, Odle said.
"The cost savings have been substantial. The projector costs more, but when you compare the old setup to the new, we saved roughly $1,000 per classroom, and with 35 classrooms, that is a significant amount of money," Odle said.
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Why does this country wait until a tragic event occurs before they realize the importance of the infrastructure in this country? Whether it be the bridge collapse in Minnesota a couple of years ago, the closing of the zoo interchange a couple of month's ago, cement falling from the County Courthouse, Hoan Bridge or parking structures in recent month's to the latest story of sidewalks in Cudahy. To me, all Government thinks that by putting off needed maintenance on this country's infrastructure, they are keeping costs in check. But what is the cost of delaying these updates?
By no means am I an expert on engineering, so I do not know what the useful life these types of things are. But I do have enough common sense to know that they are not going to last forever. I do realize that they need to be properly maintained to maybe extend their life an extra year or two, not indefinately.
Speaking from experience on the sidewalk issue, the walk from our sidewalk to the street has been crumbling for a number of years now. We called the city maybe 5 or 6 years ago and we were told that we were scheduled for repairs the following year. In talking with my wife, she remembers because her dad was still around when we called, he has been gone for 4 years now. We are scheduled for the same repairs again this year for the same problem. We could have fixed the problem ourselves, but once we figured our cost with the permits, fees, labor, cement etc, we figured it would have been a wash, so we waited on the city to do the job.
I am not looking to point fingers at any one individual for any of this. Like you, I do not want to see my taxes continue to go up, but there are some things that I am OK with tax dollars being spent on. Police, Fire, Schools and Infrastructure are some of the good uses of my tax dollars.
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MOBILE, Ala. -- Mobile County school officials said they're confident that most — but maybe not all — student report cards will be accurate when they are distributed Monday, a week later than originally planned.
The school system delayed sending home report cards because of widespread problems with the new state-required computer registration and grading program, known as I-Now.
Grades have been put in the computer, and officials at most schools have manually checked or at least spot-checked individual student report cards, said Mobile County schools Superintendent Roy Nichols.
"We don't have supreme confidence that every single one has been calculated properly, though we think they have been," Nichols said Thursday.
As of Thursday morning, according to a districtwide survey, principals at all but two high schools — B.C. Rain and Theodore — said they were no longer experiencing problems with I-Now. The issues at those schools were fixed by lunchtime, said David K. Akridge, technology director for the school system.
Akridge, who voiced some of the district's concerns with the computer program at a meeting with state schools Superintendent Joe Morton in Montgomery on Wednesday, said everything should be correct now.
"Absolutely, we will have accurate report cards," Akridge said.
Redin Pittman, the PTO president at Dunbar Magnet School in downtown Mobile, said he's in "wait-and-see mode."
He said parents should check their children's grades and contact the school if they think there is an error. He said parents of high school students, who are competing to become valedictorian are probably especially concerned, as every percentage point matters.
"Parents and teachers are aware of the possibility of mistakes," said Pittman, who has a daughter in the eighth grade. "Parents realize there have been some problems, some may be annoyed. I know the teachers are frustrated because this is taking up much of their time."
Akridge said most of the problems that teachers reported — incorrectly averaged grades and grades that outright disappeared — were input issues.
I-Now requires teachers to complete more steps while entering grades, including typing in how much weight to give one grade, such as a test, compared to homework. And, he said, teachers must link each grade to a particular item in their lesson plan to show that it goes along with the curriculum.
Teachers have said they weren't adequately trained on the new program before it was installed. Akridge said members of his department have been out in the schools trying to fix the problems, and they provided extra training this fall, but he's short-staffed due to budget cuts.
All Alabama districts are required to be on the I-Now system by next year. Baldwin County is waiting until next year, but Mobile County connected this year, officials said, because they didn't expect to have the $150,000 needed to buy the program next year.
Akridge said representatives of several districts are having problems similar to Mobile's. That includes schools in Montgomery, where district spokesman Tom Salter jokingly called the program what some teachers here have called it: "I-Never."
"We had serious problems with scheduling at some of our schools," Salter said. "We're still trying to decide what our confidence level is in some of the reports we run."
He said the Montgomery district — about half the size of Mobile County — was able to get report cards out last week.
Akridge said officials from districts who have been on I-Now for more than a year said during the Wednesday meeting that these problems will go away. He believes it will be a worthwhile program once they do.
Still, Danny Goodwin, a director of the Alabama Education Association teachers union, said he's heard from hundreds of teachers frustrated over I-Now. He said those complaints have quieted down over the last couple of days as teachers finished inputting their grades from last quarter are now concentrating on the second quarter.
He said he knows principals have been checking report cards.
"But I don't know if a spot check is enough when you're talking about someone's grade," Goodwin said. "Until I see the report cards and see one more quarter of this thing working, I wouldn't trust I-Now as far as I could throw it."


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Another improbable run showed the Giants are among the league's elite. But plenty of personnel decisions will need to be made. Does GM Jerry Reese re-sign DE Dave Tollefson? What about CBs Aaron Ross and Terrell Thomas, who missed the season with a torn ACL? Does oft-disgruntled DE Osi Umenyiora get traded a la Jeremy Shockey after Super Bowl XLII? Decisions, decisions.
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So much for the Dream Team, eh? A 3-6 start submarined the Eagles' chances. Injuries to QB Michael Vick and WRs DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin didn't help. While LeSean McCoy became one of the league's best RBs, defensive coordinator Juan Castillo became a target. But Castillo has been retained, meaning that the 14th season for Reid might be his last if things don't work out again.
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Dallas seems to have all of the necessary pieces to be one of the elite teams in the league, but can't get out of its own way. Injuries took a toll on the Cowboys, but a 1-4 finish to the season was the killer. QB Tony Romo isn't fully to blame for the Cowboys' futility, but his inability to win inside the NFC East is. In 37 career games, Romo is 18-19 against the other three teams.
Washington Redskins (5-11)
What price Washington is willing to pay to get Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III? The Redskins are slotted to pick sixth, but with the Rams at No. 2 (and already having Sam Bradford), a deal is a possibility. Owner Daniel Snyder has no qualms about spending or trading draft picks.
San Francisco 49ers (13-3)
Jim Harbaugh was the man in the black hat for the NFL in his first season and his team was a reflection. Coming from Stanford, Harbaugh turned a ragtag group of players into the best defense in the league and an effective, nasty version of ground-and-pound offense, averaging 127.8 yards per game. As long as San Francisco doesn't sustain any major injuries, there's a chance it will be just as good next season.
Arizona Cardinals (8-8)
It usually takes a quarterback a full season to get a hang of new system. The Cards are hoping that's the case with Kevin Kolb. After acquiring Kolb from the Eagles before last season, hopes were high, but flatlined quickly. Kolb battled injuries and played only nine games and throwing nine touchdowns.
Seattle Seahawks (7-9)
Pete Carroll thought he could make it work with Tavaris Jackson and Charlie Whitehurst, but that evaporated quickly. Whitehurst is a free agent, as are RBs Marshawn Lynch and Justin Forsett. Lynch will be a must-sign, having scored a touchdown in 10 of the team's last 12 games of the season. But without other offensive upgrades, Lynch is going to get a lot of stuffing-the-box looks next season.
St. Louis Rams (2-14)
Ten wins in three seasons got Spagnuolo fired, and it might not be such a bad thing for QB Sam Bradford. He'll get to learn under Jeff Fisher, who oversaw the late Steve McNair becoming one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL during his tenure in Tennessee. Building a defense and giving Bradford some help on offense are key. Oklahoma State WR Justin Blackmon is priority No. 1.
Green Bay Packers (15-1)
QB Aaron Rodgers and his offense were other-wordly for the entire season, but seemed to lose their way at the end of the season. Chances are Mike McCarthy and GM Ted Thompson will look to shore up the defense via the draft and strengthen the unit. Keep an eye on if the Packers get trade offers for backup QB Matt Flynn.
Detroit Lions (10-6)
Everything is there for Detroit to become one of the best teams in the league and serious Super Bowl contender. But if penalties and boneheaded plays continue to be an issue, this nucleus will be wasted. The Lions were third in the league in penalties committed last year, with 7.9 a game. Jim Schwartz is a terrific coach, but a total firebrand. If Schwartz dials it back, it might trickle down and make his team better.
Chicago Bears (8-8)
Were it not for the season-ending thumb injury to QB Jay Cutler, Chicago might've been a legitimate threat in the NFC playoff race. That won't happen again unless the Bears decide they want to pay RB Matt Forte. Forte had 1,487 total yards and four TDs this year before missing the final four games of the year with a knee injury. He's an unrestricted free agent this year.
Minnesota Vikings (3-13)
While the Vikes seemed to find their QB of the future in Christian Ponder, there wasn't much else to hang their hat on. Minnesota's defense was second to last in points allowed (28.1) and only averaged 21.2 points on offense. Yes, RB Adrian Peterson is still there, but only topped 100 yards rushing three times this season.
New Orleans Saints (13-3)
Drew Brees is the face of the franchise and is beloved in the Big Easy. He broke Dan Marino's season passing yards mark. He is the conductor of one of the best offenses in the NFL. And he needs a new contract. There are plenty of reasons for both sides to make one. And if you thought losing defensive coordinator Gregg Williams to the Rams would hurt, getting Steve Spagnuolo twill help.
Atlanta Falcons (10-6)
Atlanta had one of the best passing attacks in the NFL and a solid defensive unit, but coaching gaffes seemed to plague this team at the most inopportune times. Mike Smith has guided the Falcons to three playoff appearances in four seasons. QB Matt Ryan has two incredible targets in WRs Julio Jones and Roddy White, but just lost his offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey to Jacksonville.
Carolina Panthers (6-10)
Okay, we're convinced: Cam Newton is the real deal. Newton threw for 4,051 yards and 21 touchdowns in his rookie year, and he rushed for 706 yards and 14 TDs. But we've seen talented two-way QBs hit it big early and then fall off when opposing teams figure out how to stop them. Year 2 in Carolina will be all about adjustments for Newton.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-12)
Can Greg Schiano turn around a franchise that was the worst across the board in the NFL last season? That will be the challenge for the former Rutgers coach, who was the surprise hire of the offseason two weeks ago. QB Josh Freeman is a nice piece to build around, but the offense and defense were a total disaster. One of Schiano's main sticking points is uniformity, but will it work in the pros?
New England Patriots (13-3)
Once again, New England proved to be the class of the division, with one of the league's best offenses. But will it look the same next season? Four big pieces of that unit are free agents. WRs Wes Welker and Deion Branch will be 31 and 33, respectively, before the opener. G Dan Koppen and C Dan Connolly are free agents. Will New England continue the Patriot Way of not giving stars big contracts after 30, or will Tom Brady insist they return?
Jets (8-8)
Has the talking stopped yet? Coach Rex Ryan guaranteed a Super Bowl, but that dream unraveled along with the cohesiveness in his locker room. There's still talent on the roster, but is there confidence in QB Mark Sanchez? He didn't take the steps forward last year that some expected, and he is going to need to become the face and voice of the offense.
Miami Dolphins (6-10)
Another new head coach means another start-from-scratch transition period. Joe Philbin is in after guiding the Packers into the top 10 in points scored and total yards in each of his five seasons as offensive coordinator. But it won't be easy to duplicate that without a true starting QB. Matt Moore did a nice job late in the season for the Dolphins.
Buffalo Bills (6-10)
So much promise, only to see another subpar finish in Buffalo. But the Bills have a number of key pieces to make a serious run in the division. Re-signing breakout WR Stevie Johnson will be key to keeping things settled for QB Ryan Fitzpatrick. It's almost a perfect scenario for the Bills, who will get a chance to add a key piece in the draft with a top-10 pick.
Denver Broncos (8-8)
Tebow. Tebow. Tebow. That's pretty much the only story line that Denver will be talking about this offseason. After being named the starter for the Oct. 23 game against the Dolphins, Tim Tebow helped the Broncos to a 7-4 finish and a playoff victory. But when do opposing teams start to figure out that once you limit Denver's run game, the Broncos has very few playmakers to blow teams away?
San Diego Chargers (8-8)
Super Bowl talk gave way to another underwhelming season — and second straight without a playoff berth. Still, the Chargers kept coach Norv Turner. Philip Rivers was up and down all season, and Vincent Jackson's output decreased. He's had contract issues with the Chargers before, meaning that Jackson might opt to take his talents elsewhere.
Oakland Raiders (8-8)
Firing Hue Jackson as coach after one season, when a Raiders team that had marginal talent and injuries nearly made the playoffs, was surprising. But this is Oakland after all, and a 1-4 finish after a 7-4 start will create changes. New GM Reggie McKenzie went with former Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen as his new coach. Building around QB Carson Palmer and RB Darren McFadden will be key.
Kansas City Chiefs (7-9)
After GM Scott Pioli canned Todd Haley, a lot of bad vibes came out that indicated Pioli runs Arrowhead with an iron fist. That didn't bother Romeo Crennel, who stayed on board as the new coach. Now comes the hard part: building an offense. WR Dwayne Bowe is a free agent, and Kyle Orton will get Jamaal Charles back at RB for his first full season.
Baltimore Ravens (12-4)
For all of the grief that QB Joe Flacco seems to endure, he more than proved himself in the AFC Championship Game against the Pats. WR Torrey Smith emerged as a legit deep threat. But Baltimore staying at the top of the AFC will hinge on what happens to RB Ray Rice. The former Rutgers star is an unrestricted free agent, though owner Steve Bisciotti guaranteed last week that Rice will be retained.
Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4)
Ben Roethlisberger still isn't happy that offensive coordinator Bruce Arians was let go. Big Ben enjoyed his best season in the last five years while Arians was calling plays on offense, but what happens now? Deep target Mike Wallace is a restricted free agent, so it's likely he'll be back. Next step will be finding some protection for Roethlisberger on the offensive line.
Cincinnati Bengals (9-7)
Perhaps the best young nucleus in the league with QB Andy Dalton and WR A.J. Green. Plus, the defense was pretty good, too, allowing 20.6 points per game this past year. But this is a story we've heard in Cincy before. (How many playoff berths were Carson Palmer and Chad Johnson/Ochocinco supposed to deliver?)
Cleveland Browns (4-12)
Pat Shurmur's first season was a disaster. QB Colt McCoy was not the answer, and the Browns were near the bottom of the league in nearly every offensive category. Worse, RB Peyton Hillis being a bust after a sensational 2010 season. Hillis, an unrestricted free agent, was the source of turmoil.
Houston Texans (10-6)
Our pick to win the AFC next season. They've got a potent offense (23.8 ppg were 10th-most in the league) and great defense (17.4 ppg allowed was fourth-best). But can they stay healthy? QB Matt Schaub and WR Andre Johnson missed significant time with injuries in 2011. Keeping them on the field — and re-signing DE Mario Williams — would put Houston at the top of the list of teams to beat.
Tennessee Titans (9-7)
Tennessee really was bit by the lockout this season and still managed to contend for a playoff spot. RB Chris Johnson started slow because of a contract holdout during the preseason and gained more than 300 yards less than 2010 and scored seven fewer touchdowns. Former Rutgers WR Kenny Britt is an incredible talent, but went down early in the season with a MCL and ACL tear.
Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11)
A downright bizarre season in Jacksonville. The Jags drafted QB Blaine Gabbert, cut starter David Garrard days before the start of the season but opened with Luke McCown in the first two weeks. Jack Del Rio was fired after a 3-8 start. New owner Shahid Khan hired former Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey last month.
Indianapolis Colts (2-14)
It all starts with the decision on Peyton Manning, whose doctors say has a healthy neck but questions remain about whether (or when) the nerves in his right arm will regenerate. Manning is due an enormous $28 million roster bonus March 8 if he's still on the team. The Colts have the No. 1 pick in the draft, which makes Andrew Luck becoming the new face of the franchise possible.
NOTE: Teams organized in order of finish this season.
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Do you bet on boxing?
If so, what is your betting strategy? Do you have any memorable stories to tell? What's your best win?
I find it quite tricky at the best of times, the more elite the fight is, the more wayward my predictions become.
I tend to write a tissue (compile my own betting odds) before I check the online betting websites (oddschecker), then I hunt for value.
Ever since that cold wet night in Hamburg with the broken toe, I've consistantly bet against hyped British fighters to mostly success (Froch, Hatton, Khan's failings have paid well). I try to stick to the rule of only betting on British fighters in domestic clashes, which can offer huge value on the 'Method of Victory' markets (Mitchell, Burns, Brook have won me money).
In England, betting is part of modern culture (we have a lot of betting shops and online options). The times I've visited America (never been to Vegas), its not been as prevalent.
Please feel free to tell your stories and strategies so we can take them for everything they've got.
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I don't bet on a lot on fights but when an over hyped fighter that the British media is behind distorts the betting odds I will get tempted if the opponent is good and underrated. Also if I have a really strong feeling on a fight I will bet. 2 days before the Benn Watson fight I had a realy clear dream of Watson KOing Benn in round 6. Watson was underrated at the time and the media was behind Benn. I put on 30 Pounds on Watson to win at 12 to 1 and 30 pounds for Watson to win by KO in round 6 at 50 to 1 and paid the Tax at the front end. That was my best bet and I remember walking out of the bookis with 1860 Pounds.
I bet on Mayweather to beat Hatton as it was obvious to me that Hatton did not have a chance but the UK media distorted the betting odds.
More recently I placed bets on Maidana and Peterson to beat Khan as I felt they had the ability to to win on the Peterson fight I went for a points win as I did not feel he hit hard enough to KO Khan. I also placed a points win bet on Ward to beat Froch on points because I could not see the fight going any other way.
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I do. I win more when I bet with my brain rather than with my heart. If that makes sense.
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Almost every fight that I watch. You win some, you lose some. Gotta be careful with parlays.
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The problem with betting on boxing is that you can wipe away a years worth of profits with one massive upset. You can win 90% of your picks and still only break even. Its easy to pick winners, the trick is to pick the huge underdog for big money. That's how you break the bank. Sometimes over hyped Euros make it easier because their fans alter the odds or American Heavyweights because American Media wants them to win so bad they alter fan perceptions and betting tendencies.
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I betted on fcking Quintana i still dont believe the Thurman hype btw the kid is crude reminds me of Mayorga.
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I bet and try go with my head. Even now I sometimes get suckered in with nice odds.
Most of the Germany cards particularly the cruisers, I put £2 on each draw especially if I feel it could be a close fight, this has bailed me out a lot of times in the past.
Sometimes I'll straddle a bet, particularly if the odds are huge and I feel a guy has a punchers chance.
This weekend I got Senchenko, Guerrero & Quintana let me down but I got a nice profit. I don't bet much, maybe £30-40 most weekends and tend to usually make a profit.
Not sure about this weekend, I fancied Price early but the odds are a bit poor & I feel an in shape Skelton despite his age could be more durable than the bookies think.
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I went with my head on Quintana, I felt the bookies had that one wrong but Quintana looked awful.
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I bet maybe once a month on boxing. I lose some and I win some, but overall I would say I dont think I won money. reason are the betting odds I would say. If you bet on the favorite you dont make any money and if you bet on the underdog you lose most of the time. The odds make sure there is nobody out there who makes money in the long run. but thats just my opinion
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OMK offers free Durham Bulls ticket for donations, Aug. 24
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Media Contact: Scott Enroughty, 919.515.8500 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Operation Military Kids — in partnership with the Durham Bulls and Wells Fargo – is sponsoring a special night at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park Wednesday, Aug. 24, as the Bulls take on the Norfolk Tides at 7:05 p.m. Fans who bring items for the
OMK Hero Packs will receive a free ticket to the game, courtesy of Wells Fargo.
Operation Military Kids is a program of N.C. 4-H Youth Development that supports youth who have a family member deployed overseas or recently returned from military deployment. 4-H'ers around the state create Hero Packs – backpacks with communication supplies and a personal letter of thanks – for military youth in North Carolina.
"Hero Packs are a tangible way for 4-H'ers to thank military youth for the sacrifices they make while their love ones are deployed," said Scott Enroughty of N.C. State University's Department of 4-H Youth Development and Family & Consumer Sciences. "These backpacks contain items designed to keep youth connected with their deployed loved ones."
Each year, North Carolina OMK distributes about 1,500 Hero Packs to military youth, Enroughty said. North Carolina is the nation's fourth largest state in military population, and home to more than 109,000 military youth.
Hero Pack supplies include envelopes, stationary, disposable cameras, HERO pins, journals and writing instruments. A handwritten letter to the military youth recipient from a non-military youth personalizes the expression of support.
To support this effort and earn a ticket to the Bulls game Aug. 24, bring items from the list below to OMK tables outside the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Patrons will receive a free ticket when items are dropped off.
Hero Packs are age appropriately designed for children 2-5 years old; 6-8 years old; 9-12 years old and 13-19 years old.
The following items are suggestions for the Durham Bulls Hero Pack Collection Event. The list is also available online at the Durham Bulls' website.
School Supplies:
2 Dozen Pencils
2 Dozen Rulers
2 Dozen Pens
5 Pencil Pouches
2 Pack of Erasers
A pack of Bookmarks
2 packs of 8-count or 12-count Markers (washable)
2 boxes of 8-count or 12-count of Crayons
2 packs of 8-count or 12-count Colored Pencils
2 pack of Dental Floss
2 pack of Toothbrushes
2 pack of Toothbrush holders
2 packs of Pocket Tissues/Kleenex
Fun & Games:
Puzzles (small to fit in pack)
Puzzle Books
Coloring Books
2 pads of Stickers
2 pack of Yo-Yos
Scrapbook Supplies
New Stuffed Animals
Small Puzzle Books
3 Mini-Etch-O Sketches
4 Packs of Playing Cards
2 Regular Etch-O Sketches
Correspondence Supplies:
Phone cards
A Box of Stationery
A Book of 20 Stamps
2 Boxes Plain Envelopes
A Box of Assorted Greeting Cards
Photo Albums
Picture Frames
Small Scrapbooks
Disposable Cameras
Discount/ Gift Cards to Wal-Mart, Target, CVS, Walgreens, etc.
Gift Certificates/Cards for restaurants
*Age appropriate books for pleasure reading and/or as a resource to support children,
teachers, and families affected by military deployment.
–Written by Natalie Hampton, email@example.com or 919.513.3128