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The Wellness Community is a living environment in which students and staff are focused on seven dimensions of wellness (Physical, Emotional, Occupational, Spiritual, Intellectual, Social, and Environmental). Students living in the community choose a balanced and healthy lifestyle and seek to enhance it by supporting each other in making healthy choices in multiple areas of life. Students are committed to remaining substance-free (alcohol, illegal drugs, and tobacco) both on and off campus. Community members and staff provide opportunities for mutual support and education in the dimensions of wellness. The Wellness Community is a collaborative effort with the Wallman Wellness Center and is located on the eighth and ninth floors of Seim Hall.
One of the first experiences for the community is to attend an overnight retreat the first Friday-Saturday after classes start. During this time, students learn about each other and create shared goals for the community. Students who want to be part of the Wellness Community must complete a Wellness Community Agreement.
"Living in the Wellness Community my freshman year at NDSU has helped me succeed by eliminating distractions of drugs and alcohol, along with giving me so many great people to hang out with and won't create any peer pressure."
-Drew, Agronomy: Crop and Weed Sciences
Redwood Falls, MN
- Living in a healthy environment
- Interaction with peers that have similar interests
- Create lasting friendships
- Be more connected to the campus community
- Hold one another accountable for healthy behavior
- Be part of a Wellness Retreat (August 26 - 27, 2016)
How to apply
Students wishing to be part of this community should mark the Wellness Community option on their residence hall application. Additionally, students must complete and submit the Wellness Community Agreement.


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Trustees for the Amarillo Independent School District sent a calendar proposal for the 2008-09 school year back to a committee.
A new proposal is expected to go before the school board Jan. 22.
On Monday, trustees voted 5-2 against the committee's initial request for a calendar that includes a Labor Day holiday and a holiday for students and staff the day before Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, and a student holiday on Jan. 19, 2009, Martin Luther King Day.
The proposal would have required the school district to seek waivers from the Texas Education Agency to shorten the school year from 180 instructional days to 178 instructional days.
"The legislature has more or less backed school districts in a corner," said school board president Linda Pitner, who voted with Trustee Anette Carlisle in favor of the recommendation. "There are lots of issues.
"It's just a very complex issue to balance the expectations of the community and families with instructional needs and what we need to do for the education of our children."
School board vice president Pete Smith and Trustee Jim Austin opposed seeking waivers for a shorter school year for students.
Trustee James Allen preferred to have both Nov. 26 and Jan. 19, 2009, as holidays for both staff members and students.
Gary Angell, an Amarillo ISD administrator who oversaw the calendar development, planned to meet with Superintendent Rod Schroder to discuss the calendar today.
He will organize another calendar committee meeting to draft another recommendation.
"It's a give and take situation," he said. "Nobody was totally in love with the situation. We just did the best we could. The board would like for us to submit something different."
Under law, school cannot start before Aug. 25 for the 2008-09 school year, Angell said.
The law mandates 180 days of instruction, unless waivers are granted.
Teachers work under 187-day contracts. Changing those contracts would affect the district's budget and teacher pay.
"We were trying for one more year not to go into June," he said.
Keith Creager, president of the Amarillo Education Association, surveyed teachers about the calendar. About half of teachers he surveyed wanted a Labor Day holiday, which was a school day this year, he said.
A significant number of teachers preferred the school year go into June and the school year include more breaks.
"Teaching elementary, it's very important for my kids to have breaks during the year," said Creager, who teaches fifth grade at Carver Elementary Academy and serves on the calendar committee.
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TheWeek.com seeks a digitally savvy newshound to manage various editorial tasks essential to our growing web presence. This person will wear many hats, but his or her main focus will be on improving TheWeek.com's presence on social media platforms and on tablet devices. Most importantly, this person will have a strong understanding of what makes a story sharable. Tasks may include: - Helping maintain The Week's various social media profiles- Analyzing traffic trends- Daily newsletter production- Researching, writing and formatting stories - Formatting weekly magazine issues for iPad and other tablet devicesRequirements: - Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field- Proven presence on and strong understanding of social sharing communities including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr and others- Familiarity with Content Management Systems and Google Analytics- Proficiency in Photoshop and an eye for design- Excellent news judgment and writing skills- Basic understanding of HTML and coding a plus- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced news environment where multitasking is a mustSend a cover letter and resume to email@example.com. In addition, please provide links to your website, Twitter page, Tumblr, and any other accounts that might showcase your web presence.


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I have been on this site daily, almost from its beginning, since I left the JWs in 2001, but I have been more of a reader than a poster, as you can see from my post count. I know few here know me, although I know many of you through reading your posts. Maybe it is not right to ask for support, when I generally stay quietly in the background of this forum, but I want only to speak a human misery of the deepest kind. My son died today. He was murdered. My son was a locksmith assisting sheriff deputies serve an eviction notice, when my son and one of the deputies were shot and killed by the resident. My son was 35 years old. He was a kind, gentle, and intelligent man. He was also still a JW, but when I left the organization more than a decade ago, he never gave me misery over that decision--although I know it hurt him deeply. We had a close relationship, and I cannot even imagine how much I will miss him.
My son was murdered today
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I can not fathom the level of hurt and pain this must bring you. I am so sorry for your loss and especially for your son's loss. I wish I had more than what must seem empty words to offer you. I hope you find peace and wish you the strength to endure until you do.
My deepest sympathy, truly,
Captain Obvious
I have no idea what to say to this... But I am deeply sorry to hear that about your loss. A person should never have to go through what you're going through right now. Hopefully someone who is better qualified than I am can relate, or share their thoughts?
I am so sorry.
My god. What an uspeakable tragedy.
I'm so, so sorry that your son has been taken from you.
so sorry.
This is a good place, I think, to share things out and get support.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Black Sheep
Gone too soon.
My deepest sympathy goes to you and your family.
And it is always right to ask for support when something like this happens. I can't imagine anyone not needing support through such a tragedy.
This is awful. I have no words that can ease your pain or soothe you in any way. Being a father, I know the dread one feels when we think of the things this world can do to our children. You and you loved ones have my deepest sympathy and condolences. This forum is about support. I think I can speak for everyone here when I say that we are here for you.
I'm truly sorry for your loss, Truman.
Absolutely horrid. I am so sorry for your loss
Truman, I send you my heartfelt condolences on the tragic death of your son. The loss is all the harder given the circumstances surrounding it - but any loss of one's children would be unbearable. For you, your family and all who knew and loved your son, I hope it helps to know that others care and are thinking of you.
I'm so sorry to hear that, it sounds like your son was a good person and certainly did not deserve this; surely he will be missed greatly. Hopefully you have many good memories of him that you can cherish. I could not even begin to relate to what you must be feeling right now, but If it helps feel free to share some of your feelings and happy memories of your son with us; talking about it hopefully may help you cope with this tragedy a little. Please accept my deepest sympathies and condolences and a hug.
Hard to find the right words to write....
Sincerest condolences to you in this saddest of times...
I am so sorry for your loss truman...
Thank you all. Yes, it does help to know that others care. I just cry and cry right now, but perhaps that is what I need to do. Maybe it will even stop some day, but it does not feel that way right now.
I'm so sorry to hear about your Loss. I am also a father. I hope your pain will Lessen with time. My sincerest Condolence's for your Loss.
It's hard to know what to say at times like this but my deepest Sympathy.
My thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
Broken Promises
I'm so sorry.
Just read this awful news truman.
I will be thinking of you a great deal wishing I had something profound to say to ease your pain.
Terribly sad.
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MUSCAT: The St Thomas Church in Oman, a joint venture of the Mar Gregorios Orthodox Church (MGOC) and the Marthoma Church in Oman (MCO), is a shining example of 'rare ecumenism' in the entire Arabian Gulf region. It is probably one of its kind in the history of the eastern Christian churches that both share the same church for fellowship in a smooth and orderly manner.
Last month, Mar Thoma Church in Oman bid farewell to its popular vicar, Rev T P Mathew and family, who went back to India after completion of his 3-year tenure in the Sultanate of Oman from 2007 onwards.
At a warm send off function, Achen distributed a carefully written card with the following quote from the Bible and a short thank you note which reads as follows:
"Always be joyful, never stop praying, give thanks no matter what happens,
God wants you to thank him because you believe in Christ Jesus."
(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
Rev. Mathew reminisced the formation of the new St Paul's Mar Thoma Church in Ghala and how he was able to perform his job remarkably well both as a pastor and as an administrator.
A signed pamphlet by achen and distributed during the function lists some of the initiatives undertaken during his tenure as: Sunday school, Summer Sunday school, Counseling sessions, Regular Sunday worship, English Service, Lent observance, Special intercession, Evangelists support by prayer groups, Logos (parish bulletin), Koinonia, Cultural and Human Resources Forum, Senior Members Fellowship among others.
The letter also thanked the vicars and members of sister parishes for their fellowship.
The programme began with an opening song by the Marthoma Choir. The prayer was delivered by M J Kurien and welcome speech by Thomas Jacob, a Kaisthana Samithi Member of the Church. Rev Jacob Paul delivered the presidential address. A felicitation was given by Sam Varghese (Lay Vice President) and Valsamma Philip (Assembly Member).
Nothing that every departure is a sad event, Mathew achen in his farewell speech thanked all the people who helped him in his 3-year tenure. He also exhorted everyone to stand united in the faith and practice of Mar Thoma Church and the activities of the parish.
A memento was presented to Achen on the occasion by John Philip (Trustee Accounts). Mathew P Mathai (Trustee Finance) was the purse. Shajimon C Samuel, parish secretary, gave the vote of thanks.
The programme ended with prayer and benediction. The church choir chorused aptly Kaanum vare enee naam thammil… as a farewell song.
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There isn't a more important week in the spring season than this one. There are championships being determined nearly every day, and if the matchups feel familiar, they should.
All four of tonight's boys lacrosse title games are rematches from last year. Five of the six teams playing for Section VI girls lacrosse titles are back from last season. On the baseball diamond, the matchups are as familiar as they get as top rivals compete for both the Monsignor Martin and Section VI championships.
Here's a rundown of this week's big games.
The Monsignor Martin's unique best-of-three championship series is scheduled to start this afternoon at 4 at Coca-Cola Field, with games scheduled to follow at 4 on Wednesday and, if necessary, on Thursday.
St. Joe's won last year's championship. Canisius beat St. Joe's twice this season. Both coaches have been telling their teams the same thing: The past doesn't matter.
"Our mindset all year has been nothing about repeating or defending, it's been a whole new quest," said coach Paul Nasca of St. Joe's, which last spring swept St. Francis for its first title since 2005. "This year we were building from the beginning towards another opportunity to compete for the championship."
Canisius is in the championship series for the seventh time in eight years and it has won three of the last four. The Crusaders (17-6) beat St. Joe's (17-7) twice in four days this year, winning on the road, 7-5, on May 3 before winning at its home field of Delaware Park, 6-2, May 6.
"Want to use it as a positive, but you also have to make sure you ward off any complacency or cockiness," said Canisius coach Bryan Tenney. "I told them to be confident, don't be cocky. St. Mary's beat us twice during the year, and the tables can turn very quickly."
Tenney referred to Canisius' 2-1 victory over St. Mary's in the semifinals; St. Joe's beat St. Francis, 1-0.
Nasca said St. Joe's will likely start junior Chris Falk, who pitched the clincher against St. Francis last year. Senior Matt Matre, who is headed to Canisius College, pitched in the semifinals. For Canisius, Tenney said either his son, Colin Tenney, or fellow junior Jose Alemany will start Game One; sophomore Richard Miller pitched a complete game in the semifinals.
Matre has had an excellent season, as has St. Bonaventure signee Jared Baldinelli, who has joined with junior center fielder Phillip Wells to help lead St. Joe's offensively. Nasca lauded the defense of senior shortstop Trevor Tumiel, who along with second basemen Baldinelli have forged a strong defense in the middle of the infield.
"Tumiel has been the best defensive player in the league all year long," said Nasca. "With he and Baldinelli, defensively they've been catalysts."
For Canisius, senior catcher Jack Troutman has been a three-year starter and is a link to Canisius' recent success in the title series.
"He is the only one who has experienced championship victory — as a sophomore," said Tenney. "Sure, we've won three of last four, and that's nice, but that's history. Just ask Jack. He wants it as much as anyone."
There are also two very familiar teams in the marquee championship game in Section VI.
Clarence and Lancaster will play for the Class AA title at 7 p.m. Thursday at Niagara Falls' Sal Maglie Stadium. Lancaster beat the Red Devils in last year's semifinals on the way to the championship, ending a run of three straight AA crowns by Clarence. The pair split two tight games in ECIC I play. Clarence has been ranked No. 1 among large schools all season; Lancaster is No. 2.
Clarence coach Dave Smith said that University of Pittsburgh signee Mark Armstrong will take to the mound for the final. Armstrong had 11 strikeouts in a one-hitter that beat Orchard Park in last Friday's semifinal, and the schedule allows him to go again.
"He's back for us, but they have two guys and we haven't scored off either one," said Smith, referring to juniors Joe Preziuso and Ryan Steckl. "Hopefully we'll be able to squeeze out a couple more than they do."
Clarence won the teams' first meeting on April 30, 2-0, in nine innings after Steckl left after eight. On May 14, Lancaster handed Clarence its first loss of the season, 3-0, behind Preziuso's four-hitter.
Smith said that Armstrong gets his deserved share of attention, but noted that senior third baseman Mark Materise, senior shortstop Bobby Florio and junior second baseman Bryan Jost "can really field behind him. Part of the reason it's been difficult to score on us is those three guys."
Thursday's championship doubleheader starts with top-seeded and No. 3 large school Williamsville South meeting third-seeded and sixth-ranked Hamburg at 4:30.
In Class B, there is a chance that two teams ranked near the top of the small school poll all season will square off; however No. 2 small school Tonawanda will have to beat Cinderella Springville while No. 1 Fredonia will have to get past Akron.
Boys lacrosse
Tonight's tripleheader at All High Stadium consists of the same exact matchups from last year, when Orchard Park beat Clarence, 10-8 (they meet for the third straight year at 8 p.m.), in Class A; Hamburg beat Niagara-Wheatfield, 15-7, in Class B; and Silver Creek outscored Akron, 29-15, in Class C (they meet at 5:30). OP swept the season series from Clarence while Silver Creek beat Akron, 20-15, on May 7.
Hamburg and Niagara-Wheatfield start the tripleheader at 3:30 p.m. with a very interesting matchup. Hamburg senior Max Maxwell, who will play at Maryland-Baltimore County, has returned to the lineup after suffering an ankle injury early in the season. Niagara-Wheatfield also has a standout who made a recent return as junior Brennen Ferguson's play was key in the semifinal. The Syracuse University commit missed much of the season with a hip injury. Hamburg won the teams' regular season meeting, 14-4, on March 28.
The Monsignor Martin final (4 p.m. at Nichols) is also a repeat from last year as Bishop Timon-St. Jude beat St. Joe's, 15-8, for its third straight title. The teams split their meetings this year. St. Joe's won, 13-12, in double overtime on April 29 before Timon roared back with a 15-2 win on May 15.
Girls lacrosse
It is the third straight year that Lancaster and Frontier meet in the Class A final (3:30 p.m. Wednesday) at All High Stadium. Lancaster won last year's game, 5-4, and this year it has built major momentum in the second half of the season. It has won 14 straight, including two wins over the Falcons, 7-6, on April 25 and 9-4 on May 7 as it eyes a berth in the Far West Regionals.
In Class B, Hamburg aims for its second straight title against West Seneca East (5:30) which won a sectional title in 2010. Hamburg swept the teams' meetings, 12-9 and 14-4. The Class C game (8 p.m.) has Lake Shore looking to avenge a 16-13, triple-overtime loss to Amherst last year.
The softball schedule is one step behind its fellow spring team sports in that its overall sectional championships are Saturday, with semifinals today and Wednesday. In Class AA, top four seeds have survived. No. 1 large school and top-seeded Clarence has won three of the last five championships. Hamburg is looking to repeat as Class A champion. In Class B, the only returning team in the final four is Depew, which was the No. 1 small school through the regular season.
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LAS VEGAS -- What do you get for the man determined to end up with nothing this holiday season? Regardless what Manny Pacquiao makes Saturday night for fighting Oscar De La Hoya -- and it's $11 million, plus a possible pay-per-view cut -- his promoter predicted he will take the windfall back to the Philippines and go bust.
"In the next five years, he'll run out of money another five times," Bob Arum said Tuesday. "He'll run out of every cent he'll make on this fight. I know that."
A few minutes later, in his suite at Mandalay Bay, Pacquiao heard of Arum's prediction.
"It wouldn't surprise me," he responded.
Then he spied his wife, Jinkee, in the bedroom.
"You know, I have a wife to handle everything," he said. "And, of course, before I can help other people, I have to secure my family and my future."
The charity, through outlays of food and cash, goes on at all hours. People line up outside Pacquaio's home in General Santos City, waiting for handouts. And the champ provides.
This isn't your classic tale of a boxer wasting every penny he makes. Pacquiao says providential guidance leads him to give away millions in cash and services to the natives of a nation where he grew up in squalor to become its greatest hero.
"We call this sharing our blessings because, in this world, when you die, you can't bring all you have right here in this world," he said. "The best thing in life is what you can do for other people in this world."
Pacquiao inherited boxing's pound-for-pound mantle after Floyd Mayweather retired this year, though he already was so beloved in the Philippines that his only chance at a normal life is when he trains in the U.S.
Jose Atienza Jr., who was mayor of Manila for nine years and now serves as his country's secretary for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, said its leading natural resource is Pacquiao.
"You should be with him when he comes home to the Philippines -- the thrill, the excitement that he gives our people; the pride that each and everyone develops out of Manny Pacquiao," Atienza said.
The politician said he also has warned the boxer not to be too charitable.
"I, for one, have been cautioning him, 'Go slow on your spending -- no matter how well-intentioned it is, you have to take care of your son, your family,' " Atienza said.
Signs decree house rules in the 61st-floor suite. Morning visiting hours are 8-10 a.m. and evening visiting hours are 6-8:30 p.m. A 9 p.m. curfew is strictly enforced. On the bedroom door, another sign warns everyone neither to knock nor enter without permission. All signs end with the same signature -- "By Order of: The Champ."
There is a dart board and a full kitchen where indigenous Filipino foods are prepared. The suite is crowded, even during non-visiting hours. The bedroom is large, though the champ has been known to eschew the bed and curl up on the floor, like he did as a child.
Pacquiao's remembered his first fight. He was 11 and two boys had picked on his brother, so he beat up both of them.
"But I wasn't a troublemaker," he said. "I was a nice boy, a good boy, because I was raised a Christian, in the church."
Journalist Winchell Campos, who is working on a Pacquiao biography, said he never has seen the boxer frightened.
"He grew up in turmoil. He grew up in a violent situation, in a violent area," Campos said. "He has seen death as a young boy. And he didn't crumble from that life-altering experience. Instead, he became stronger -- the way he is right now. He's the type of guy who's not going to back down from a fight."
Pacquiao will put his pound-for-pound crown to a weighty test against De La Hoya. He never has fought above lightweight but moved up 12 pounds, to the 147-pound welterweight division, to test the bigger legend.
Pacquiao has won multi-bout rivalries with some of the biggest names of his day -- Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Juan Manuel Marquez -- yet there is a strong school of thought that the first good De La Hoya left hook could alter the fight irreversibly.
"It's a dream fight. I consider it the biggest fight in my life. I trained hard for this fight. I worked hard. I sacrificed," Pacquiao said.
Pacquiao turns 30 in two weeks and said he would be "working in construction, selling some bread, or whatever," if he weren't making millions of dollars in a pay-per-view bonanza this week instead.
"In my country, there are a lot of people with no jobs," Pacquiao said. "Poor people, poor families. Poverty. It's because our nation is not that much like here in the states. I'm fighting because I can help my family financially. And, of course, I'm happy to bring a lot of honor to my country and for all Filipinos to be proud, regardless where they go throughout the world."
Arum said he is not concerned about Pacquiao squandering every penny. He predicted that Pacquaio, like Muhammad Ali, would give away all his riches yet become so iconic that his people would take care of him.
Pacquiao, a devout Catholic, said that isn't his objective.
"What I want is to teach them how to pray, to believe in God, to be with God," he said. "I'm not wanting them to look at me as a champion."
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Get Going On The Great Commission
Matthew 28: 18-20
Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations…"
Basic principles to love God, love people and reach out to a lost and dying world.
1. Go: Make up your mind to share the love of Christ with those around you.
2. Tell: Share the message of the Gospel
3. Walk: Lovingly help people become rooted in their walk. Walk with them.
4. Be: Keep serving and be an example of God's saving grace. Be an Ambassador for Christ today.
Keep sharing the goodness of God and look for opportunities to be a blessing.
Remember to invite someone along for the Annual Watoto Church Festival of Hope this Sunday 28th August at Watoto Church West, with guest speaker John Burns. Bring along a packed lunch and enough to share with a Watoto child and mother in your cell.


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Friday, October 18, 2013
The members of the Pine Forest Ladies Tennis Association have a little attitude and a lot of heart.
Several members of the association are survivors or continue to battle breast cancer so the Racquets for Recovery benefit tennis tournament remains a top priority for the group. The annual event serves as a way to honor the fighting spirit of those ladies and as a mechanism that brings awareness and resources to a special fund set up at the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.
The Racquets for Recovery event has raised $158,000 in the last eight years and the proceeds for this year's event will continue to help the Hollings Cancer Center's Comprehensive Breast Care Center meet the needs of its breast cancer patients. The fund assists the center in helping ease the burdens local patients experience in their day-today lives.
The ninth annual event will be held the first week of November at The Club at Pine Forest. It will include a USTA sanctioned tournament Nov. 1-3, a celebration and silent auction and a concert. Deadline to register for the tennis tournament (ID #700075713) is Oct. 27.
The Diamond and Denim Affair celebration and silent auction is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2. This is open to all and admission is $30. Entertainment will be provided by Johnny Breeze and food by Eclectic Chef.
The Rockin' for Recovery concert will begin at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 and feature musicians from the tennis community along with their family and friends. This is also open to the public for a donation of $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.
Anyone interested in sponsorship, donating a silent auction item, or attending any of the functions can contact Shirley Hunter at email@example.com.
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Fair Trade Organizations
There are several organizations that focus their efforts and are committed to fair trade in both local and global communities.
To learn more about these organizations and their related efforts, visit one of the following:
- Citizens Trade Campaign
- Co-op America Fair Trade Program
- Equal Exchange
- Fair Labor Association
- Fair Trade Foundation
- Fair Trade Institute (Europe)
- Fair Trade International (FTI). Formerly Fair Trade Labeling Organizations International (FLO)
- Fair Trade Resource Network
- Fair Trade Towns
- Fair Trade Universities (USA)
- Fair Trade Universities (United Kingdom)
- Fair Trade USA (formerly Transfair)
- FLO-CERT (international Fair Trade certifying agency, working with FTI)
- Global Exchange Fair Trade Program
- Organic Consumers Association Fair Trade Campaign
- Oxfam Made Fair Trade Campaign
- Sierra Club Fair Trade Campaign
- Sustain Dane (Madison, Wis.) Fair Trade Program
- SweatFree.org
- Ten Thousand Villages
- United Students Against Sweatshops
- United Students for Fair Trade
- Wisconsin Fair Trade Association
- Workers
Rights Consortium
- World Fair Trade Organization (formerly International Fair Trade Association)


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All posts tagged coping with life after college
The Beginning of the End: Life After College, Part 2
This is Part 2 of an infinite part series. You can read Part 1 here. 1) If (and by "if" I mean "when") you find yourself in a job you do not love, it is important to ensure your work […]
The Beginning of the End: Life After College, Part 1
23 is apparently a pretty good year to be alive. Over the past twelve months, 23 year-olds have won Grammies, been nominated for Oscars, and collected Olympic gold


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The Chicano/Latino course series at PCC offers students an opportunity to explore a rich mosaic of culture and history. This course cluster offers an interdisciplinary study of cultural, historical, socio-economic and political factors that have influenced the rich and varied cultures of Latinos in the US.
Students can continue their work in Chicano and Latino studies by pursuing majors such as Chicano/Latino Studies, Ethnic Studies, or American Studies as a major at a four-year university. Majors in these fields enrich learning in such areas as globalization, business, law, foreign language, social sciences, education, and health and human services.
Course offerings in the Chicano/Latino series at PCC emphasize issues that cross borders of all kinds, including those of geography, ethnicity, economy, politics, gender and language. Students completing these courses at PCC will be better prepared to meet the challenges of changing needs in shifting local, national and international communities.
Explore such topics as:
- Colonial origins and development of Latino American society and culture
- Socio-historical and political –economic experiences and cultural roots of Chicanos and Latinos in the United States today
- Literature by well-known and emerging writers from Latinos/Chicanos in the United States
Transferable Credits
PCC courses in this area of study are designed to transfer with full credit to the Chicano/Latino Studies Certificate program at Portland State University. They will transfer to most other colleges and universities as elective credit. Students planning to transfer to a college or university other than Portland State University should see an advisor for additional information and guidance.
Students are always encouraged to check with the receiving institution, your PCC academic advisor and the University Transfer website for the most accurate and timely transfer requirement information.
What's Next?
- Apply for admission to PCC.
- Talk with an academic advisor.


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quote: In fact, if the Dems were in full power, we'd likely be in a better place right now. You can't honestly say with a straight face that the current, hijacked Republican party, is actually thinking reasonably and rationally.
quote: I have my conservative leanings, as I've posted before. We've been in agreement and disagreement, but cmon... politicizing this is a bit much bud. And... to say something so ignorant of actual voting laws baffles me.
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Rock & Brews to open Wednesday in Paia
March 4, 2014 - Carla Tracy
The million-dollar question that readers keep asking me is: When will Rock & Brews open? Well, it will open its doors on Wednesday in Paia! My friend and I checked it out today as they invited some people in for dry runs. We found the Strawberry Fields salad to be epic and the Rockin' hot wings crazy good.The restaurant, owned in part by KISS rockers Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, will also pour more than 50 different beers. Large murals are by Maui artist Al Lagunero. The band, Deep Purple, was featured on a large video screen.
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Illuka Manor is around 3 km from Kuremäe, the biggest town in Illuka municipality. Originally constructed in 1657, the manor you see today was completed in 1888 by the Dieckhoffs. Since 1921 it has been home to Illuka's school. In summer you can take a look inside the manor as part of the organised excursions.
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. . . Behind Christ is God who reveals himself in Christ, 'the I AM' who is the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the Almighty, who is not the cosy God but the dynamic transforming and cosmic God, the only one whose mystery is big enough to show us a new way into the experience of the holy and large truth when we are disenchanted by unholy minutiae and legalism.
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Glorious Lord Jesus . . power as implacable as the world and as warm as life; you whose forehead is the whiteness of snow, whose eyes are of fire, and whose feet are brighter than molten gold; you whose hands imprison the stars; you who are the first and the last, and the living and the dead and the risen again; you who gather into your exuberant unity every beauty, every affinity, every energy, every mode of existence; it is you to whom my being cries out with a desire as vast as the universe. "In truth, you are my Lord and my God."
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JASPER, Alabama -- Surveillance video of an unidentified man leaving 6 puppies alone at the Walker County Humane Society last week has angered dozens of the group's friends, the Daily Mountain Eagle of Jasper reports.
The shelter's executive director, Lane Reno, told the Daily Mountain Eagle that she posted the surveillance video not to "crucify this individual," but to make people aware that such incidents happen all too often.
In the video, the man carries the 6 puppies from his truck by the scruff of the neck and leaves them at the shelter. They follow him back to the truck, however, and scramble around it as he leaves.


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Check out our list of St. Patrick's Day events, parties and more in Greater Phoenix.
5 for 6 'til 7: 5-7 p.m. Thursdays through Wednesdays. The happy hour menu offers a selection of five premium cocktails, five award-winning wines by the glass and six signature appetizers priced at $6 each, every night till 7 p.m. Try a combination of goodies like an appletini, a glass of chardonnay, seared ahi tuna or wicked Cajun barbecue shrimp. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, 905 N. 54th St., Chandler. Menu prices apply. 480-940-1900. www.flemingssteakhouse.com.
A Celebration of Celtic Culture: noon-8:30 p.m. March 15. Celebrate Celtic heritage starting at noon with Tramor/Overseas, the new project of John Good, Brid Dower, Liz Warren, Billy Parker and Greg "Sule" Wilson. The group brings traditional Welsh music to the museum courtyard stage with bagpipes, flutes, whistles, mandolins, guitar, percussion, storytelling and dance. The celebration continues at 6 p.m. with Music in Motion featuring Trotters Wake, a five-piece acoustic Irish band playing a mix of new and old Irish drinking songs, rebel songs, ballads and traditional instrumental tunes on such instruments as the fiddle, electric bass, piano and bodhrבn (Irish hand drum). Drink specials include the Emerald (Irish whiskey, vermouth, orange bitters and orange peel) for $5 and Guinness and Harp beers for $3. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., a Celtic-inspired dish is available for purchase in the museum cafe. Events are free with museum admission. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. $15, $13 for seniors, $10 for ages 6-17, free for age 5 and younger. 480-478-6000. www.themim.org.
Pre-Patty's Day Pooch Party: 5-9p.m. March 15. Centerpoint on the Mill is hosting a Pre-Patty's Day Pooch Party for March's Third Thursday. The event will include music on Mill from 5 to 9p.m., a Social Media Scavenger Hunt from 5 to 9p.m., samples from local businesses, pup treats, a MAD Bag giveaway for the doggies from 6 to 9p.m., and a pup costume contest from 6 to 7p.m. To RSVP for the pup contest, e-mail email@example.com. For the human entertainment there's dancing featuring the traditional Irish band the Biffos at 7p.m. on the main stage at Hayden Square Amphitheatre. Centerpoint on Mill, 660 S.Mill Ave., Tempe. free. 480-355-6060. www.centerpointonmill.com.
Urban Green: 6 p.m. March 16. This St. Patrick's Day-themed fundraiser in downtown Phoenix's converted 1928 warehouse benefits Arizona Women's Education and Employment (AWEE). The event features organic vintage cocktails, an eclectic catered dinner, dancing, a "dream job" live auction, mystery boxes, a pot o' gold and no long speeches. Guests dine family-style at 7 p.m. and then enjoy darts, desserts and DJ music. Co-chaired by Samantha and Ryan Suchala, president of Bank of Arizona; and Jay Parry of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, and Pete Kelly, a partner at Phoenix law firm Holloway Odegard & Kelly, P.C. The Duce, 525 S. Central Ave., Phoenix. $200 per person. 602-223-4331. awee.org.
Guinness's Book of World Records: Most Leprechauns in One Place at One Time: 2p.m. Friday, 6a.m. Saturday, 11a.m. Sunday, March 16-18. Thousands are expected to attend this three-day event, which kicks off at 2p.m. Friday with a ribbon-cutting and reception, followed by live entertainment at 4p.m. On Saturday, breakfast is served from 6 to 10a.m. Be among the first 700 people to arrive that day and receive a free leprechaun costume and a chance to be part of history when the pub attempts to break the record for the most leprechauns in one place at one time at 4p.m. Dance groups and bands entertain throughout the day, and $6 beers are featured. Participants can register for a chance to win an all-expense-paid trip for two to Ireland for seven days. Food, drink and live music continue Sunday. Johnny Fox's Public House, 16100 N.Arrowhead Fountains Center Drive, Peoria. Free admission March 16 Friday, $6 beers, $5 cover 12 noon-3p.m., $10 cover after 3p.m. March 17 Saturday; menu prices vary. 623-878-2660. www.johnnyfoxspublichouse.com.
Flogging Molly: 11 a.m. March 17. The patron saints of the Valley's St. Patrick's Day punk scene return, as expected, for another shot of good old-fashioned Celtic punk at Tempe Town Lake in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Their latest album, "Speed of Darkness," was their second straight Top 10 release, earning a rave from Alternative Press, whose critic heard lyrical depth and sonic diversity creeping in. Tempe Beach Park, 54 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe. $35. 480-829-0607. luckymanonline.com.
Kiss Me I'm Irish Run: 7:17 a.m. March 17. Featured are 4K, 8K and 17K run-walks on a flat and fast track with Irish music and a chocolate kiss for all participants at the finish line. Green T-shirts are given to pre-registrants and the first 1,700 to register for the 8K or 17K get green shirts made of eco-friendly bamboo. Dad and lads who sign up get a special gift at the event and a portion of their registration fee goes to support prostate cancer. Lassies are also welcome. Prizes are awarded for top three finishers, best St. Patty's themed running outfit, top dads and lads team and cutest pet. A complimentary beer and a discounted traditional Irish breakfast are available at McFadden's Irish Pub following the race for age 21 and older. Westgate City Center, 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Glendale. $40-$45 for 8K or 17K, $25-$35 for 4K. 480-609-3978. irishrunaz.com.
Irish Republic St. Patrick's Day Festival: noon-2 a.m. March 17. Irish Republic Public House invades downtown Chandler with a festival that includes beer, traditional Irish food and games like cabbage bowling, beer pong, bean-bag toss, and a dunk-the-leprechaun tank. A bagpiper, dancers and bands like Along for the Ride, the Insomniacs and DJ Hanzerelli entertain. Purchase tickets online or in person at Irish Republic, 58 South San Marcos Place, Chandler. VIP tickets include admission, an all-access lanyard, a VIP area with catered food and treats and a private restroom. Children are welcome, but only age 21 and older are allowed after 5 p.m. A portion of proceeds benefit Chandler Fire Department Pipes & Drums. Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. $40 VIP, $10, $8 in advance, $5 for designated drivers, free for age 12 and younger when accompanied by a paying adult. 480-812-1588. irishrepublicaz.com.
West Addison St. Patrick's Day Block Party: 11-2 a.m. March 17. This annual North Scottsdale celebration offers outdoor bars, beer tubs, green beer, a cigar bar and live bands, plus such family-friendly attractions as balloon artists, face painters, cotton candy and snow cone machines. March Madness basketball is shown on all TVs. Market Street at DC Ranch, 20645 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. $5 cover after 6 p.m., free for kids. 480-473-5522. westaddisonaz.com/st-patricks-day-block-party/.
St. Patrick's Day Comedy Show: 7 p.m. March 17. Spend St. Patrick's day with Irish comedy, green humor and "basic leprechaun madness" at Jester'z. Families are welcome; the show is appropriate for all ages and there is no drinking. Six tickets to the improv theater are given to the person wearing the most green. Reservations required. Performances at 7 and 9 p.m. Jester'z Improv Comedy Theater, 7117 E. McDowell Road, Scottsdale. $12. 480-423-0120. www.jesterzimprov.com.
All-You-Can-Eat Corned Beef Feast: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. March 17. Chompie's annual St. Patrick's Day feast offers all-you-can-eat, specially seasoned, slowly simmered and hand-carved corned beef, along with boiled potatoes, cabbage and fresh-baked Irish soda bread for $18.95 per person from 11 a.m. to close. A single-serving corned beef meal is also available for $14.49. Chompie's, 9301 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. $18.95 for all-you-can eat, $14.49 for single-serving corned beef meal. 480-860-0475. www.chompies.com/.
All-You-Can-Eat Corned Beef Feast: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. March 17. Chompie's annual St. Patrick's Day feast offers all-you-can-eat, specially seasoned, slowly simmered and hand-carved corned beef, along with boiled potatoes, cabbage and fresh-baked Irish soda bread for $18.95 per person from 11 a.m. to close. A single-serving corned beef meal is also available for $14.49. Chompie's, 1160 E. University Drive, Tempe. $18.95 for all-you-can eat, $14.49 for single-serving corned beef meal. 480-557-0700. www.chompies.com/.
All-You-Can-Eat Corned Beef Feast: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. March 17. Chompie's annual St. Patrick's Day feast offers all-you-can-eat, specially seasoned, slowly simmered and hand-carved corned beef, along with boiled potatoes, cabbage and fresh-baked Irish soda bread for $18.95 per person from 11 a.m. to close. A single-serving corned beef meal is also available for $14.49. Chompie's, Paradise Valley Mall 4550 E. Cactus Road, Suite 324, Phoenix. $18.95 for all-you-can eat, $14.49 for single-serving corned beef meal. 602-710-2910. www.chompies.com/.
All-You-Can-Eat Corned Beef Feast: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. March 17. Chompie's annual St. Patrick's Day feast offers all-you-can-eat, specially seasoned, slowly simmered and hand-carved corned beef, along with boiled potatoes, cabbage and fresh-baked Irish soda bread for $18.95 per person from 11 a.m. to close. A single-serving corned beef meal is also available for $14.49. Chompie's, Chandler Village Center 3481 W. Frye Road, Chandler. $18.95 for all-you-can eat, $14.49 for single-serving corned beef meal. 480-398-3008. www.chompies.com/.
St. Patrick's Night Ceili: 7 p.m. March 17. After the Irish Faire, enjoy Irish social dancing in a relaxed atmosphere with live music, dance lessons and a cash bar. Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. $6, free for children 12 and younger with a limit of two children per paid ticket. 602-258-0109. phxirish.org.
Local Lily St. Patrick's Street Fair: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 17. Local Lily and Whole Foods celebrate St. Patrick's Day with local vendors, including the Short Leash Hot Dogs and Sweet Republic food trucks, as well as a coloring play area for kids, a St. Patrick's Day photo booth, a special menu at Whole Planet BBQ featuring corned beef sliders, $1-2 shakes from Smoothie Bike and $4 beer specials at the Whole Foods bar. For more information, e-mail email@example.com. Whole Foods Market, 2955 W. Ray Road, Chandler. Free. 480-821-9447. www.wholefoodsmarket.com.
Raven's 5th Annual St. Patrick's Day Bash: 8 p.m.-2 a.m. March 17. This event for Valley professionals is held in the two-level showroom and features beer, music, dancing and a midnight costume contest with cash and prizes for best Irish lad and lass. Wine, well and cocktails start at $6. A variety of restaurants within the casino are open all night. Performing live are the high-energy party band SmashT and DJ Kilo. Complimentary valet parking is offered. VIP-table reservations and special room rates are available. Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Salt River Reservation. $15, $6 starting drink price, menu prices vary. 480-850-7734 or 480-850-8641. ravenevents.com/monthlyevents/03172012.
St. Patrick's Day 2012: 2 p.m. March 17. English gastro pub fare with an Irish twist is featured, including corned beef sandwiches, bangers and mash, beef and cabbage, bratwurst, roasted potato salad and shepherd's pie. Live music begins at 2 p.m. on the patio with classic rock and blues band Blue Zone. Children from a local dance school perform Irish step dance at 5 p.m. and the band Seanachie performs Irish tunes beginning at 7 p.m. Drink specials include Sleepy Dog's Irish Red Rover, Smithwick's Ale, Guinness beer and 16-ounce drafts for $3 or Jameson Irish Whiskey for $4. Down Under Wines and Bistro, 1422 W. Warner Road, Gilbert. $10 cover after 2 p.m., includes first drink. 480-545-4900. www.downunderwinesandbistro.com.
ShamRocked: noon March 17. Green beer flows from noon to 2 a.m. at Tempe's biggest St. Patrick's Day party. Celebrate with some Irish whiskey, bag pipes, a leprechaun beauty pageant and live performances by Filter and several local bands. 98 KUPD raffles off a trip for two to Ireland. Presented by Cadillac Ranch, D'Arcy McGees and San Felipe Cantina. Enter a raffle for a chance to win a trip for two to Ireland. For age 21 and older with valid ID. Proceeds benefit Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development. Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe. $15 at the door, $10 in advance. 480-894-1111. shamrocked2012.com.
St. Patrick's Day Parade & Irish Faire: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 17. The parade features the 2012 grand marshall, local publican Seamus McCaffrey, and the 2012 Irish Persons of the Year, Patricia and Sean Prior, founders of the Irish Cultural Center. The parade proceeds south along Third Street, from Sheridan to Moreland streets. The Family Faire features two stages of Irish music, Irish step dancing, bagpipers, food and beverages, Irish crafts and novelties, genealogy, Irish clubs and a children's play area. Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. $10 adult faire tickets, free for children and for parade. 602-258-0109. phxirish.org.
Scottsdale's Ultimate Block Party, the St. Patrick's Day Edition: 3 p.m.-2 a.m. March 17. Rock band Authority Zero headlines with special guests, the Wednesday Machine, Grain of Truth and Moneyshot. Gates open at 3 p.m. for those age 21 and older. Admission includes street party, entrance to bars Dos Gringos, Upper Deck and Rock Bar, and live entertainment. This year's proceeds benefit Every Kid Counts, a local charity dedicated to the social development of children. Purchase tickets online. Craftsman Court, 4209 N. Craftsman Court, Scottsdale. $15. scottsdaleblockparty-esearch.eventbrite.com/?srnk=1.
St. Patrick's Day Party & Music Festival: 6 a.m. March 17. A traditional Irish breakfast begins at 6 a.m. with items like sausages, crispy rashers (Irish bacon), eggs, grilled tomato, traditional Irish chips and baked beans served with bread and butter. Watch Celtic dancers after breakfast and stay for Irish entertainment and music, which begins at 11 a.m. and continues throughout the night featuring local bands Patty's Peg Leg, Booya, Elvis Before Noon and EastonAshe. Get food like shepherd's pie, Guinness beef stew and corned beef and cabbage in a "Taste of Ireland" buffet tent outside beginning at 11 a.m. The regular menu of Irish fare is also available. Guinness samples and draft beers are featured, and a free shuttle bus is offered between O'Donoghue's Irish Pub and Harold's Cave Creek Corral from 4 to 11 p.m. VIP packages are available. (Photo of last year's event courtesy O'Donoghue's Irish Pub) O'Donoghue's Irish Pub, 20469 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale. $15 for buffet, $10 cover begins at noon, free shuttle bus. 480-585-6329. scottsdaleirishpub.com.
St. Patrick's Day Street Party: 6 a.m. March 17. The celebration begins at 6 a.m. at this authentic Irish pub with a traditional Irish breakfast of fried tomato, beans, blood sausage, black-and-white pudding, eggs and toast. Corned beef hash is also offered for your morning meal. Juggling leprechauns, Irish step dancers, bagpipes, live music and other surprises are featured throughout the day, along with green beer, Murphy's, Bushmills and six beer trucks. The kitchen offers its famous fish and chips, corned-beef sliders and Irish lamb stew for lunch and dinner and the party goes until 2 a.m. Robbie Fox's Public House, 640 S. Mill Ave., Suite 120, Tempe. No cover, $5 beer, menu prices vary. 480-642-6442. www.robbiefoxs.com.
St. Patrick's Day: 6:30 a.m. March 17. Try a breakfast of homemade corned beef hash starting at 6:30 a.m. Corned beef, cabbage, soup or salad, coffee, tea are served for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with Angie's famous ice cream pies for dessert. Randy's Restaurant and Ice Cream, 7904 E. Chaparral Road, Scottsdale. $7-$10.75. 480-941-8419. www.randysrestaurantaz.com/stpatricksday.html.
St. Paddy's Day & Bull Riders: 4 p.m. March 17. Professional bull riders coming to Jobing.com Arena have one thing in common with the Irish, they love their whiskey. Get Jameson, Jack Daniels for $5 each. Purchase your first 32-ounce Big Ass "green" beer for $7, keep the cup and get refills for $5 until it runs out. Dueling piano music begins at 7 p.m. Like the Shout! House on Facebook for a chance to win PBR tickets. The Shout! House, 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Suite 207, Glendale. Free cover, $5 drink specials. 623-772-1500. facebook.com/TheShoutHouseGlendale.
St. Patrick's Day Street Party: 10-2 a.m. March 17. Tilted Kilt's inaugural St. Patrick's Day Street Party is an all-day Irish festival featuring green beer, bagpipers, beer trucks, Kilt girls, food stands, drink specials and live bands from 11 a.m. to close. Food options include corned beef, Guinness stew, brats and shepherd's pie. Breakfast items are served from 8 a.m. to noon. The United Phoenix Fire Fighters Community Charities receive 25 percent of sales. Purchase tickets in advance online or at Tilted Kilt, or pay at the gate. Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery, 2 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix. $100 VIP, $20 general admission, $10 beer yards, $7 refills. 602-293-3888. seatnation.com.
St. Patrick's Day Run: 3 p.m. March 17. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the sixth annual 4-mile run/walk in Old Town Scottsdale. The course follows the banks of the Arizona Canal between 56th Street and Goldwater Boulevard. Quench your post- or pre-race thirst at the beer garden. Participants are encouraged to wear green. Packet pick-up and late registration opens at 3 p.m. at 6820 E. 5th Ave. Bar opens at 4 p.m. and race begins at 5. Old Town Scottsdale, Between Third and Fifth avenues, Scottsdale. $30 until 6 p.m. March 16 Friday, $35 day of event. 4peaksracing.com.
St. Patrick's Day Celebration: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 17. The Town of Fountain Hills is holding its St. Patrick's Day Celebration in cooperation with the Sons of AMVETS Squadron #7 and the Fountain Hills VFW Post 7507. The main attraction is a 360-foot-tall fountain shooting out emerald green water at noon. The celebration will feature traditional Irish music, dancers and food, including green beer, hot dogs, hamburgers, lemonade, water and soda, for sale. Entertainment will include: bagpiper Eric Landau; Tri Conaill Academy of Irish Dance; McTeggart Irish Dancers; and Dragonfly Dance. Corporate sponsors include: MidFirst Bank, AFC Chiropractic and Fountain Hills Water and Ice. Fountain Park, 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills. Free. 480-816-5252. www.fh.az.gov.
Vendor Event on St. Patrick's Day: March 17. Old Town Getaway Event Center is holding a vendor event with more than 35 vendors and raffles every 30 minutes. There will also be tours of the facility and gardens and a chance to enter ri win a free wedding or celebration at the facility, valued at $1,500. Vendors are welcome to set up a table or booth to display merchandise for $25. Old Town Getaway Event Center, 8250 W. Monroe St., Peoria. free to attend, but $25 if you're a vendor and want to set up a table/booth. 623-773-2122. www.oldtowngetaway.com.
Polish-American Club St. Patrick's Dinner and Dance: noon-5 p.m. March 18. The Sun City West Polish-American Club meets at 1 and then offers a dinner of corned beef and cabbage, lemon-herb chicken, parsley boiled potatoes, rosemary baby carrots, bread, butter and dessert. Dancing to music by John Schmoltz is featured from 2 to 5 p.m. Call to purchase tickets by March 14. R.H. Johnson Social Hall, 19403 R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West. $15, $13 for members. 623-546-0657.
St. Patrick's Day Swim Party: 2-4 p.m. March 17. Families with babies, toddlers and young children are invited to the Hubbard Family Swim School's indoor pool, which is heated to 90 degrees. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with music, St. Paddy's Day rubber ducks, shamrock beach balls and other pool games. Lifeguards are on deck but parents are expected to be in the water with their children. St. Patrick's Day cookies and other refreshments are served. Hubbard Family Swim School, 8402 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria. $5 per family. 602-971-4044. www.hubbardswim.com.
St. Patrick's Day: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 17. Experience an Irish spring at the farm with pony rides, hayrides, wheelbarrow races, horse trail rides, a petting zoo, chicken chase and grab-the-goat and catch-a-pig games. Wear green and get a free keepsake photo. Lunch is $5. DeWitt Stables, 2211 E. Quince St., Mesa. $10 kids, $12.50 at the door, free for adults. 480-835-9689. tymeslip.org.
Flogging Molly performs at Tempe Town Lake on St. Patrick's Day, Thursday, March, 17, 2011 in Tempe.
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Kendall Francois
|Kendall Francois
Mugshot of Francois
July 26, 1971
Poughkeepsie, New York
|September 11, 2014
(aged 43)
Wende Correctional Facility in Erie County, New York
|Other names
|The Poughkeepsie Killer
|Criminal penalty
|Life imprisonment without parole
Span of killings
|October 1996–August 26, 1998
|New York
Date apprehended
|September 2, 1998
Kendall Francois (July 26, 1971 – September 11, 2014) was an American serial killer from Poughkeepsie, New York, convicted of killing eight women, from 1996 to 1998.[1] He was serving life in prison for his crimes at Wende Correctional Facility in Alden, New York, until his death. It is said that he tested positive for HIV but this was not said to have been related to his death.
In October 1996, Wendy Meyers, age 30, was reported missing to the Town of Lloyd Police, in Ulster County, New York—across the Hudson River from Poughkeepsie. Lloyd Police Sr. Investigator Gary VanKleeck and Investigator James Janso were assigned the Myers case. She was described as a white female, with a slim build, hazel eyes and short brown hair. She was last seen at the Valley Rest Motel in Lloyd.
In December 1996, Gina Barone, 29, was reported missing by her mother, Patricia Barone. Gina was white with a small build, brown hair and an eagle tattooed on her back. On her right arm she had another tattoo that read simply "POP." She was last seen November 29, 1996, in Poughkeepsie on a street corner, apparently having a dispute with her boyfriend, at the time, and getting out of his car around 2am to look for a customer so she could get a drug "fix."[2]
In January 1997, Kathleen Hurley, 47, disappeared. She was last seen walking along Main Street in the downtown area of Poughkeepsie. Hurley, like the others, was white, had brown hair and a small build. The letters "CJ" were tattooed on her left biceps. The same month, City of Poughkeepsie Police, following an extensive investigation, placed Francois' home at 99 Fulton Avenue under surveillance. Area prostitutes reported that he was notoriously rough during sex.
In March 1997, a woman named Catherine Marsh was reported missing by her mother. She was last observed November 11, 1996, also in Poughkeepsie. Four months had passed since she was last seen alive. Like the other women, she was white, small build and brown hair.
A month later, Poughkeepsie Police made a decision to contact the F.B.I. for help. Although the F.B.I. investigators were interested, they were limited by the circumstances of the case: in order to establish a profile of a suspect, they needed a crime scene.
In November 1997, Mary Healey Giaccone was reported missing. This report was actually initiated by the police. Her mother died the previous month. Her father, a retired New York State corrections officer, came to the police to ask for help in locating Mary so he could tell his daughter of her mother's death. Police soon discovered that she was last seen in February 1997 on the same Poughkeepsie streets as some of the others.
On June 12, 1998, Sandra Jean French, a 51-year-old mother of three, disappeared. Her daughters reported they discovered her car three blocks from Francois' home.
In August 1998, Catina Newmaster disappeared. The circumstances fit with many of those of the other missing women: she frequented the same streets of downtown Poughkeepsie, where she was last seen, and physically resembled the other women who had been reported missing.
On September 1, 1998, Kendall Francois was strangling an abducted prostitute when she became free and fled his home at 99 Fulton Avenue, a short walk from Vassar College. Later that afternoon, City of Poughkeepsie Police Detective Skip Mannain and Town of Poughkeepsie Police Detective Bob McCready were in their unmarked car preparing to hand out flyers asking the public for help in the Catina Newmaster disappearance. As the detectives pulled into the same gas station that Francois just left, Deborah Lownsdale came up to the car and told them that a woman, who was now walking away, said that she was just assaulted. The detectives quickly located the woman, who confirmed the attack. She was brought into the police station where she filed a complaint against Francois.
That same afternoon, the police returned to 99 Fulton Avenue to talk with Francois about this most recent attack. They asked him to come into the police department to discuss the report. He agreed and was taken to headquarters. Over the next several hours, Francois eventually made many admissions regarding the disappearance of the women. He was arrested and charged with a single count of murder in the death of Newmaster. A search warrant was drawn up and on September 2, 1998, shortly after midnight, a team of detectives, the district attorney, EMS crews, crime scene processors, and police officers searched Francois' home and discovered many bodies of his victims.
Trial and sentence[edit]
Two days after his arrest, Francois was indicted for the murder of Catina Newmaster. On September 9, he appeared in court, and a plea of "not guilty" was entered on his behalf. A month later, on October 13, he was charged with eight counts of first degree murder, eight counts of second degree murder, and attempted murder.
Under New York State law at the time of the trial, the District Attorney was given the option of pursuing the death penalty for first degree murder. Though the D.A. could make the decision to ask for that sentence, it could only be imposed by the jury which had heard the case; Francois' attorneys chose to plead guilty on December 23, before the D.A. had decided whether to seek the death penalty, thereby avoiding trial by jury and therefore the possibility of execution.
On February 11, 1999, the Dutchess County Court ruled that the guilty plea could not be accepted. Later it was discovered that Francois contracted HIV from one of his victims. His defense team took the case to the State Court of Appeals, which upheld his guilty plea in a ruling in March 2000.
On August 11, 2000, Judge Thomas Dolan formally sentenced Kendall Francois to life in prison without the possibility of parole. He was incarcerated in Attica Correctional Facility.
He died of apparent natural causes on September 11, 2014, at the age of 43.[3]
Identified victims[edit]
|Date of death
|Wendy Meyers
|c. October 1996
|Gina Barone
|c. November 1996
|Catherine Marsh
|c. November 1996
|Kathleen Hurley
|c. January 1997
|Mary Healey Giaccone
|c. February 1997
|Sandra Jean French
|c. June 1998
|Audrey Pugliese
|c. August 1998
|Catina Newmaster
|c. August 1998
- ^ Mark Gado CrimeLibrary.com/Serial Killers/Sexual Predators/Kendall Francois: The Disappeared. crimelibrary.com[dead link]
- ^ "Blood, Lies, and Alibis, S01, E01". Investigation Discovery Channel. February 6, 2014.
- ^ Ferro, John. "Serial killer Kendall Francois dies in prison". http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/. Gannett Company, Inc. Retrieved September 12, 2014. External link in
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Berkeley Parents Network (http://parents.berkeley.edu/recommend/summer/) Excellent parent-to-parent non-profit resource for more current parent reviews on these camps and information about other camps I have not listed.
Camp Ratingz (http://www.campratingz.com) provides ratings from parents and campers for camps in the Bay area and nationally. As with all consumer review sites, take it with a big grain of salt. Given the nature of such services, I'd expect these ratings to be in general biased toward the negatives (according to the FAQ, the positive ratings represent a bit over 65% of the total ratings and I'll bet that a lot more than 2/3 of kids have positive experiences at summer camp). It's just human nature that people are generally more motivated to post a review when they are peeved than when they are feeling complimentary and a negative review here does not necessarily mean your child won't have a really fantastic time. So keep that in mind. Berkeley Parents Network is probably more balanced since it is more about parents sharing advice. Nonetheless, Ratingz sounds like they try hard to screen out flames and to be a useful data point if you keep all this in mind.
ActivityHero (www.ActivityHero.com) Provides an online searchable database of camps and year round afterschool classes, camps and other activities in the Bay Area and around the country. The search by radius around a zip code, city, activity, grade and gender is very helpful for sorting through the large number of camps and a calendar function can help track sessions and share info with friends.
Blayz (http://blayz.com) Provides a searchable database of extracurriculars for high school students, including summer camps, courses, internships & volunteeringaimed at college prep. Students and parents can filter by cost, location, type, financial aid, & selectivity and save their selections so they can easily apply and plan out their summer. They can also send reminders before application deadlines.
510 Families http://www.510families.com/east-bay-summer-camp-guide Large listing of camps in the East Bay organized by general type.
Bay Area Kid Fun (http://www.bayareakidfun.com/pages/summercamps.html) Listings of camps in greater Bay area and other kid fun organized by region.
Bay Area
has lists of Bay area camps in its monthly magazines (one for the
East Bay Regional Parks (http://www.ebparks.org/activities/daycamps) Provides a complete listing of all the camps hosted in the parks, plus a "campership" program to help low income families afford the cost.
goCityKids/ParentcConnect (http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/sub-category/san-francisco-ca-usa/resources/camps) has an online listing of day camps and other family friendly stuff by neighborhood throughout San Francisco and in Marin, the Peninsula and East Bay.
Parent Press (http://www.parentspress.com/) publishes extensive camp listings for the whole Bay Area in the March and April editions of their monthly news magazine. Last I checked it was not available on line. You will have to search out the print edition at YMCAs kids stores and other such family friendly spots in the area.
NATIONAL: Camp listings in the rest of the country can be found at www.signupforcamp.com and http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/choose/
HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE: More summer programs around the country aimed at high school and college kids can be found at http://www.enrichmentalley.com. The Berkeley High College/Career Center website offers more summer program info at http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=home-2 - click on "Summer Programs."
VOLUNTEER opportunities in the Bay area are listed at www.volunteerinfo.org
WHAT TO DO THE REST OF THE TIME? How do you find cool things to do in the Bay Area the rest of the time when they are not in camp? The Berkeley Parent's Network (see link above) gathers parent recommendations and discussions and Bay Area Parent (also above) provides calendar listings.
And don't miss Kiddie Koncierge (www.kiddiekoncierge.com) another parent labor of love with lots of recommendations for fun kid friendly activities - and some good kid travel info and stuff for parental escapes as well.
Act early.
Camps are filling faster every year. While many camps don't publish their schedules
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Act now if you want one of these programs….
Some of the fee & date information here dates back to the summers of 2002 and 2003, the last years that I attempted the increasingly heroic task of comprehensively updating the entire list. The list has grown and my time has shrunk for updating this site now and I am no longer able to gather and incorporate reviews or update fee, schedule and program information. The parenthetic number at the end of each listing (02) will tell you when I last updated it. Luckily most camps now have web addresses that are linked here so you can check yourself for updates that I may not yet have learned about or had a chance to incorporate here.
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If you want to bring something home from Berlin other than memories and a Brandenburg Gate-shaped fridge magnet, stop by this boutique that stocks a tightly edited selection of fashion and accessories by around 30 designers, most of them based in Berlin. Rather than showcasing established labels, FlagshipStore is first and foremost a platform for up-and-comers who may well become tomorrow's fashion hotshots. Perennial take-home faves range from hoodies by experimental streetwear designer Stoffbruch, sporty-elegant dresses by Hazelnut or stylishly slim men's pants by Anne Schmuhl. Some pieces are even made exclusively for the store. (030 4373 5327)
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Flohmarkt am Mauerpark
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If you're in the hunt for gourmet anything, look no further than the Food Hall on the 6th floor of KaDeWe (short for Kaufhaus des Westens or Department Store of the West), continental Europe's largest department store. Take your sweet time as you stroll around this temple of temptations, past cakes that are little works of art, piles of fresh oysters and lobsters, fancy wines and whiskies and no fewer than 1300 varieties of cheeses. But it's more than food that makes this vast and venerable Berlin institution (in business since 1907) so impressive. The remaining five floors are a treasure chest of international luxury goods: luggage to lingerie to linen. Labels range from the time-tested like Gucci and Prada to the innovative like Issa London and Markus Lupfer. (+49-(0)-30-2121-0)
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