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PS 20 is a happy school with a good balance of work and play. Children are encouraged to have fun and to build their social skills while they master their academics. "Kids need to love being here," says Principal James Lee, "I want them to be giddy, happy!" [In 2014 Principal James Lee left the school after six years. His successor is Carmen Colon, formerly assistant principal at PS 112 in East Harlem, which has a dual-language Spanish and English program.]
Children learn through discovery at PS 20. Pre-kindergartners have ant farms and sing songs about insects' anatomy. Fourth graders design a fragrance-–from market research to chemical development to packaging—as part of a social studies lesson. There are traditional lessons as well, such as penmanship classes in 2nd grade. We saw kids make smooth transitions from individual work to group lessons on the blue classroom rugs. Everyone was polite and welcoming and we heard no raised voices on our tour.
PS 20 started a dual language program in Mandarin Chinese in 2010. Half the children in program are native English speakers and the rest speak Chinese at home. There are two classes per grade and students spend alternate days with an English-speaking teacher and a Mandarin-speaking teacher. Most teachers in the program go by their first names. Lee admits the fledgling program faces some challenges, particularly in keeping children up to speed if their language learning is not reinforced at home. Acquiring a language is complex, he says.
The school also has a large Spanish-speaking population. [In 2015, PS 20 received federal grants funding to start a Spanish dual-language program from September 2015.]
PS 20 has a gym, a cafeteria, a library, an art room and two music classrooms. Kids make use of the school's spacious playground to work up an appetite during recess, which they have every day before lunch. Class sizes are small—most have fewer than 25 children. There are lots of classes in art and music. Parents are welcome: we saw parents visit music classes during our visit. Mothers and fathers are invited to walk their kindergarteners to the classroom in the morning.
Test scores are only average. Lee attributes that to the fact that many children start school not speaking English. Although these children do well on tests by the time they are in the 4th and 5th grade, many are still learning English when they take standardized tests for the first time in 3rd grade.
Most of the students attend one of the schools two after-school programs – the school runs one program and Henry Street Settlement the other.
Special education: PS 20 has three self-contained classes for children with special needs. There is one CTT class in each grade.
Admissions: Admission to both the general and dual language program is unscreened and by lottery. Parents may rank the school twice if interested in both the general and dual language programs. Tours are on Tuesday mornings in the spring; contact the school to attend. District 1 children get preference but Lee says there is often room for children from District 2 and from Brooklyn. (Anna Schneider. February 2012; principal and dual language updates January 2015)
At a glance
Number of Students 581
Average Daily Attendance 94%
Students at this school
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Special ed
English Language Learners
Safety & vibe
How many teachers say bullying is a problem at school?33% 17% CITYWIDE AVERAGE
How many teachers say order and discipline are maintained in the school?45% 86% CITYWIDE AVERAGE
Number of students in an average kindergarten class18 23 CITYWIDE AVERAGE
Number of students in an average fifth grade class29 26 CITYWIDE AVERAGE
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?55% 84% CITYWIDE AVERAGE
How many teachers would recommend this school to other parents?70% 87% CITYWIDE AVERAGE
How many students are chronically absent?20% 22% CITYWIDE AVERAGE
How many teachers say this school offers enough programs, classes and activities to keep students engaged?
How many teachers say this school does a good job teaching social-emotional skills?
How many teachers say this school does a good job teaching organizational and study skills?
Percent of 3rd, 4th & 5th graders who scored 3 or 4 on the state math exam
Percent of 3rd, 4th & 5th graders who scored 3 or 4 on the state ela exam
Percent of 4th graders who scored 3 or 4 on the state science exam
Are parents involved?
How many parents responded to the school survey?56% 63% CITYWIDE AVERAGE
How many parents say they attended at least one pta meeting in the last school year?65% 72% CITYWIDE AVERAGE
Does the school encourage family involvement?
How many parents say they were invited to an event at the school at least 3 times in the last school year?74% 75% CITYWIDE AVERAGE
Do parents like the school?
How many parents would recommend this school to other parents?92% 94% CITYWIDE AVERAGE
Special ed & ELL
How well does this school serve students with disabilities?
This school offers self-contained classes.
Percent of self-contained students who scored 3 or 4 on the state math exam:0% 8% CITYWIDE AVERAGE
Percent of self-contained students who scored 3 or 4 on the state ELA exam:0% 2% CITYWIDE AVERAGE
This school offers team teaching (ict).
Percent of ICT students who scored 3 or 4 on the state math exam:3% 19% CITYWIDE AVERAGE
Percent of ICT students who scored 3 or 4 on the state ELA exam:6% 9% CITYWIDE AVERAGE
Percent of SETSS students who scored 3 or 4 on the state math exam:14% 17% CITYWIDE AVERAGE
Percent of SETSS students who scored 3 or 4 on the state ELA exam:7% 9% CITYWIDE AVERAGE
How many parents say students with disabilities are included in all activities?
How many teachers say students with special needs are educated in the least restrictive environment appropriate?
How many parents of students with ieps say this school offers a wide enough variety of services and activities for their children's needs?
How well does this school serve English language learners?
This school does not offer transitional bilingual education
This school offers dual language classes in Chinese and Spanish
Percent of ell students who scored 3 or 4 on the state ELA exam:10% 6% CITYWIDE AVERAGE
Percent of former ell students who scored 3 or 4 on the state ELA exam:20% 28% CITYWIDE AVERAGE
How many teachers say this school ensures that ells receive the same curriculum as non-ells with appropriate suppports?79% 90% CITYWIDE AVERAGE

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xbox360 is not so good, but anyway we have to say microsoft did really good on taking the xbox 360 earlier than the wii and ps3
...the XBOX360? Well I was in Gamestation this afternoon and saw what I thought was DoA4 or maybe some other beatem up game on the 360. I stood and watched the flickery effects for a while and went to my friend standing with me
"Dude...what the F is so special about this, it looks like a PS2 game but more colourful, they're paying £250+ for this? What a bunch of tards"
And have you seen the Middle Earth RTS? It could have came out on the PC 2+years ago and I would have though "Mhmm it looks okay" where's the next gen graphics that the fans are always on about? Gothic Racing was quite a pretty game, nice reflections on the cars, heat haze on the road, large draw distance and background until I played it and though "Goddam! what am I driving a golf buggy? My Corsa handles better than this" I was sorely dissapointed in the XBox360 and laughed to myself that that's all they had going for them.
Now I'm sure in a year or two when developers get a hand of programming for the system the games will start to truly look amazing, I've seen the Halo 3 trailer and that DID look amazing, one of the only defining games for the system. I'm sure the PS3's graphics will kick the 360's up the ass and I for one am so glad Ninty haven't gone down this path, give me Mario:Galaxies graphics! PLEASE! Beautiful crips colours and effects and that on a normal tv. [BTW all the games I've seen on the 360 were on plasma HDTV's so they should have been eye opening]
Heh don't even get me started on the problems you have with the 360 due to its hardcore processors and graphics units, my co-workers son's first one melted inside, the second one broke again due to heat and the third one only works propped up on some books under each edge and even now it's being sent back due to a harddrive problem, guess what that was caused by
So, anyone think I'm wrong? What graphically amazing games are out on this system?
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xbox360 is not so good, but anyway we have to say microsoft did really good on taking the xbox 360 earlier than the wii and ps3
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Originally Posted by Kotaku.com
When you wish upon a falling star, your dreams can come true. Unless it's really a meteorite hurtling to the earth which will destroy all life. Then you're pretty much screwed no matter what you wish for. Unless it's death by meteor.
Madness does not always howl. Sometimes, it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "Hey, is there room in your head for one more?"
Eagles may soar but weasles don't get sucked into jet engines.
dont know what your smoking but DOA4 looks NOTHING like a ps2 game (hell PS2 had the worst gfx out of all 3 last-gen systems). they probably didnt have the settings set to HD (on the AV cable, there is a switch you flip in order to change the setting from reg. to HD) and if you play a game in SD on an HD screen, it will magnify stuff that will make it look bad. also im damn sick of people saying "the PS3 is gonna pwn in gfx" because if you knew anything about the chips in both systems, you would see that they are almost the same (yeea ps3's are a little better but not by much.) also who the hell cares about the gfx. as long as they look good and the gameplay is awsome, WHO THE **** CARES???? look at pong, galaga, pacman, frogger, ect. those gfx SUCK but they are still insanly fun to play. sorry for that, when someone bashes a console, it kinda sets me off. i hate fanboys
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Yeah, I agree; every console has it's good and bad parts, it's the games that matter in the end.Originally Posted by Mitch2025
If we want to talk about amazing graphics, look at what's currently available for the PC, like Half-life, Far Cry, and Crysis!! The console's this generation, including the PS3, have already lost the graphics contest to the PC and I don't even play PC games, so I'm no fanboy. I said something similar to this in another thread, but Rez is a great example of a game that looks awesome, and it doesn't have/require stuff like individual blades of grass moving; I don't play Halo to look at the grass (although it does have nice flat grass and detailed bark on trees, but once you've seen it once, you forget about it and actually play the game).
Just as a side question, did any Halo players notice that, and correct me if I'm wrong, the graphics in the first Halo (the one that had a real story) looked in many cases better than Halo 2's, or am I the only one??
"Whatever you do may seem insignificant, but it is most important that you do it." - GANDHI
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what do you mean? give some examplesOriginally Posted by NateTheGreat
When you wish upon a falling star, your dreams can come true. Unless it's really a meteorite hurtling to the earth which will destroy all life. Then you're pretty much screwed no matter what you wish for. Unless it's death by meteor.
Madness does not always howl. Sometimes, it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "Hey, is there room in your head for one more?"
Eagles may soar but weasles don't get sucked into jet engines.
halo1's gfx had a bit of a cartoony feel to them compared to halo2. thats probably what your seeing
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I have something to say about your opinion with the xbox 360. Wherever you saw the game, it wasn't set up correctly.
Xbox 360 is an amazing console and it did many things right. It released a year before the competition, xbox arcade is about the coolest thing since sliced bread, and the graphics, contrary to your belief, are very very good, and even stunning at points. Just try playing Ghost Recon for a minute on a HDTV.
Xbox 360 has a Tri-Core 3.4Ghz Processor, which is more cores than anything on the PC market today. Developers at this point are using 1. Just 1. Coding threads of commands across 3 cores is something that takes practice, for lack of a better word.
PS3 will have 7 Cores with a clock speed not as high. All programs will be run off of these 7 cores. This will make it extremely difficult to code for the console. The graphics processor...maybe 10% more powerful.
Battle For Middle Earth II is a RTS. So many objects are placed on the screen at once. BFMEII is currently by far the best looking RTS on both Xbox 360 and PC.
It bothers me that the first thing i see when going to a new site is a hate thread against the xbox 360. Isn't this a Nintendo Wii forum?
Also, i'm not denying that there are problems with the console. The hardware does have a high rate of failure. Microsoft stands by its statement the rate of failure is less than 5% which is under the market median for new products.
Hell if I believe them though.
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Teens & Taboo: A Look at Prevalence and Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections
Originally presented on August 15, 2013
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Sexual health is an often taboo and untouched topic of conversation, which leads to misunderstanding and lack of education amongst young people today. According to the American Sexual Health Association, one in four teenagers will contract a sexually transmitted infection (STI) each year. Despite the fact that STIs are preventable, prevalence rates are ever-increasing and can have a lifelong impact on those infected.
This broadcast will explore current trends in sexually transmitted infections on both a national and local level and will increase participant's knowledge of issues in adolescent sexual health. It will highlight prevention methods, as well as the impact of sexuality education in public schools. In addition, this program will take a culturally competent look at education and diversity, and examine how lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) youth are often marginalized and excluded from conversations regarding sexual health.
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Equipped with advanced information systems, centralized nurses stations, and built-in life systems, St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, CO, is designed not only to promote healing but also to reduce the stress that healthcare professionals can experience during patient care.
"The patient units are designed with a multitude of evidence-based design elements that will benefit the patients and staff for the life of the project," says Sam Burnette, principal and senior designer at Nashville-based Earl Swensson Associates. "The units promote patient privacy without compromising safety, which is a priority of this facility," he says. The 670,000-square-foot replacement facility has 222 beds.
To focus on its priorities, the project team balanced elegant design with health and safety concerns. Toilet placement, as well as room access considerations, received intelligent solutions. "In essence, we were able to balance the nurses' need to see patients without compromising the privacy of the patients," says Burnette.
Abundant natural light and warm interior finishes create a soothing ambiance reminiscent of the nearby spa hotels in surrounding ski resorts. "The public and private amenities on the first floor, such as the fireplace, stone, and warm colors, have a warm, healing appeal unlike the institutional, conventional spaces often found in hospitals," adds Burnette.
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Get ready for an endless stream of rumors over the next 24 hours.
With about two-thirds of the league still in contention for a playoff spot and the rest of the teams ready to blow up the major league roster to build the farm, speculation is going to be running rampant from now until the trade deadline.
Let's take a look at the most recent gossip.
Jon Lester Talks Heating Up
"Oh, my God, the Boston Red Sox are having a fire…sale. Oh, the burning! It burns me! Evacuate all the schoolchildren!"
The 48-58 Sox already shipped Jake Peavy to the San Francisco Giants, and it's clear they are very much intent on clearing house. According to The Boston Globe's Pete Abraham, ace Jon Lester is being actively shopped with the determination to deal him:
NL GM says #RedSox aren't just exploring the Lester market. They're talking offers and want to deal him. Hard to image he starts tomorrow— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) July 29, 2014
And it doesn't appear as though he was exaggerating. Manager John Farrell, via the team's official Twitter feed, confirmed that the 30-year-old has officially been scratched from his Wednesday start:
Farrell: Brandon Workman will start tomorrow.— Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) July 30, 2014
Nothing is official yet, but the players, including Dustin Pedroia, are already talking as though he's gone:
Pedroia on Lester: "If we've got a big game to play, we want him pitching it. It would be tough to see him in another uniform." #redsox— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) July 30, 2014
In terms of suitors, there likely aren't many teams that wouldn't love to acquire Lester, who owns a sparkling 2.52 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and has given up a whopping three earned runs in 29.0 July innings (0.93 ERA).
Who will Cole Hamels be playing for on Aug. 1?
According to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, though, there are four leaders: the Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Baltimore Orioles and Milwaukee Brewers.
It's likely going to take top prospects to lure a deal out of the Red Sox, who are out of contention this year, and if that's the case, the Buccos would be in the best position to brew up an enticing package.
Pittsburgh has the top farm system in the league, per Baseball America's (subscription required) rankings (h/t PiratesProspect.com). According to Yahoo Sports' Jeff Passan and Tim Brown, a deal centered around Josh Bell could get it done.
No matter who ultimately offers up the best package, though, it seems clear at this point Lester will soon be switching teams for the first time in his career.
Cole Hamels on the Block, No Deal Close
According to sources cited by Fox Sports' Jon Morosi and Ken Rosenthal, the Philadelphia Phillies have made Cole Hamels available, but nothing is imminent:
Sources: Phillies have made Cole Hamels available on trade market, although price remains high. Dodgers interested. @FOXSports1— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 28, 2014
Source: #Phillies have received no offers for Hamels, nor have they made any specific requests. No meaningful dialogue.— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 30, 2014
The 30-year-old left-hander has been electric this season. After tossing eight shutout innings against the New York Mets Tuesday, he now boasts a 2.55 ERA and 1.13 WHIP. He has a terrific 3.41 strikeout-to-walk ratio and owns a 1.58 ERA since the start of June.
In terms of age, handedness and production, Hamels' 2014 campaign is actually quite similar to Lester's. However, the difference is in the contract. Far from a potential midseason rental like the Boston lefty, Hamels is owed $90 million from 2015-2018 with a $20 million club option in 2019, per Spotrac.
Unsurprisingly, that's forcing Philly to drive the price up.
USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports the Phils asked the Los Angeles Dodgers for Joc Pederson, Corey Seager and Julio Urias. And. Not or. That would be three top-51 prospects in Baseball America's rankings. It's like that annoying guy in your fantasy league: "We don't really want to trade him, but what the hell, let's see what you say to this ridiculously over-the-top offer."
ESPN's Dan Szymborski joked about the offer:
For Urias/Pederson/Seager, Phils need to offer Cole Hamels, Gerrit Cole, Derrick Coleman, and estates of Cole Porter and Nat King Cole.— Dan Szymborski (@DSzymborski) July 29, 2014
Hamels is a tremendous lefty who is under team control for several years. His worth is obvious. But there are hardly many teams who can put together that kind of package, let alone actually be willing to pull the trigger and cripple their farm like that.
Ultimately, you shouldn't expect him to go anywhere in the next two days. Unless, you know, a certain first baseman who is set to make about a billion dollars over the next three years is also included.
Mariners Eyeing Josh Willingham?
Since the All-Star break, the Seattle Mariners are 4-7. Of those seven defeats, five have come by one run. Finally, in four of those particular games, they scored two runs or less.
The Seattle Times' Ryan Divish noted another peculiar stat:
The #Mariners are 38-10 when scoring four runs or more.— Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) July 30, 2014
It's all a fancy way of saying, the M's pitching…good, the M's hitting…bad (real bad, Michael Jackson). Unsurprisingly, as they compete for the second wild-card spot, they've been mentioned in most rumors surrounding anyone who can swing a bat without falling over.
The newest, coming from Morosi, involves Minnesota Twins outfielder Josh Willingham:
Mariners are talking with the Twins about Josh Willingham, sources say.— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 30, 2014
On the surface, it's a pretty "meh" option. The 35-year-old is hitting just .219 with 10 home runs.
However, Willingham's .361 on-base percentage would immediately rank behind Robinson Cano as the second-best on the team, while his .421 slugging percentage (which is still more than 40 points below his career average) ranks behind only Cano, Kyle Seager and the currently injured Michael Saunders.
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MSO shows audience the power of Gershwin's 'Rhapsody'
Umpteen airline commercials and soundtrack appearances haven't dimmed the splendor of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue." Few orchestral works are both so stirring and so much fun at the same time, as the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and pianist Stephen Beus proved Friday night at the Marcus Center's Uihlein Hall.
Conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong and the players brought a playful swagger to the rhapsody, beginning with Todd Levy's take on its famed clarinet opening. Levy played exquisitely, and with a lively facial animation that would have been at home on a '20s bandstand. »Read Full Article(1)
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Dinner on the farm is an annual event for Cafe Soeurette of West Bend. This year the dinner will be Sept. 13 at Dominion Valley Farm in Allenton.
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Taylor Swift goes pop, Blake Shelton keeps it country (although to some, that's debatable) and Nickelback starts a revolution. (But not really. Not in the slightest.) Listen to these artist's new songs and read our reviews below.
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Power pop group Ian and the Dream makes waves
As a new band, Ian and the Dream really lucked out.
The Milwaukee power pop act's first two EPs — a self-titled release in 2012 and "Saturns of Stars" in 2013 — were produced by a Grammy winner, Stephen Short. Short worked with the likes of Paul McCartney, Queen and Genesis at Trident Studios in London; won Grammys for his work for Chaka Khan and Christian band dc Talk; and managed the band Augustana early in its career. You may have even heard a song about him — "Steven's Last Night in Town" by Ben Folds Five. »Read Full Article
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Mexican Fiesta gets off to a big start this year with one of the biggest acts in Spanish-speaking music.
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Corona Extra beer drinkers may want study the code on the 12-ounce glass bottles before they chug the contents. The producer, Constellation Brands Beer Division, has issued a nationwide recall of Corona Extra because of a defect in the bottles, which means some beers may contain small particles of glass.
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Kye Alfred Hillig's new album 'The Buddist' has just released digitally earlier in the month, with a CD being issued on 9/9. For those who like to lovingly admire a larger scale version of the artwork and enjoy a more visceral experience, he is currently running a Payola funding campaign for a vinyl copy that has a little over a week left to run.
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Sliding UITextFields around to avoid the keyboard
It's an iPhone post because I finally can. Here's a good way to slide your view around when editing UITextFields so that they never get trapped under the onscreen keyboard.
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Hidden text fields
The iPhone's onscreen keyboard occupies the bottom 216 pixels on screen (162 in landscape mode). That's around half the screen, so if you ever have a text field you want to edit in the bottom half of the screen, it needs to move or it will get covered.
You can just animate the whole window upwards by the height of the keyboard when editing a text field in the bottom half but this doesn't work well for text fields in the middle (they can get moved too far up).
Instead, I'm going to show you a method which divides the window as follows:
Everything in the top section will stay still when edited. Everything in the middle section will animate upwards by a fraction of the keyboard's height (proportional to the field's height within the middle section). Everything in the bottom section will animate upwards by the keyboard's full height.
Implementing the delegate methods
All of the methods shown here should go into a view controller probably the "main" view controller for the current screen (i.e. the visibleViewController of the current UINavigationController, your RootViewController or other top-level view controller).
You will need to make this view controller the delegate (in Interface Builder) for every UITextField you want to animate.
Your view controller will need the following instance variable:
The following constants should also be declared somewhere (likely the top of the view controller's implementation file):
Animate upwards when the text field is selected
Get the rects of the text field being edited and the view that we're going to scroll. We convert everything to window coordinates, since they're not necessarily in the same coordinate space.
So now we have the bounds, we need to calculate the fraction between the top and bottom of the middle section for the text field's midline:
Clamp this fraction so that the top section is all "0.0" and the bottom section is all "1.0".
Now take this fraction and convert it into an amount to scroll by multiplying by the keyboard height for the current screen orientation. Notice the calls to floor so that we only scroll by whole pixel amounts.
Finally, apply the animation. Note the use of setAnimationBeginsFromCurrentState: — this will allow a smooth transition to new text field if the user taps on another.
Animate back again
The return animation is far simpler since we've saved the amount to animate.
Since we're writing the delegate methods...
This next method has nothing to do with animation but since we're writing the delegate methods for a UITextField, this is essential. It dismisses the keyboard when the return/done button is pressed.
For a window that looks like this:
Editing text fields in the top, middle and bottom sections will look like the following:
Notice in particular how the middle section remains in the middle of the visible area after the keyboard appears. This is the primary benefit of the presented approach.
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- Destination:
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- Departs:
- Jan-Dec
- Accommodation:
- Budget Lodging
- Age range:
- 18-29
- > 5 unique Central American countries
- > Sink your teeth into local flavours
- > Enjoy remote island life & volcanoes
Tour Overview
You won't want to miss this Central American adventure that takes in the beaches, volcanoes, forests and jungles of some of the most incredible countries on the planet - Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Sink your teeth into local flavours, see wildlife in its natural habitat, snorkel amongst the multi-coloured fish and meet the locals on this Central American odyssey.
- Visit Guatemala, Nicaragua and Costa Rica
- Travel through the heart of Central America
- Tour through the ancient Mayan ruins at Copan (2016 only)
- Spot wildlife on Ometepe Island
- Explore the steamy Monteverde Cloud Forest
- Enjoy a laid back day sightseeing in Antigua and Granada
- Admire the dramatic scenery surrounding San Jose
- Swim in the warm Pacific waters in El Tunco & El Cuco
- Services of a professional bilingual tour leader
- All transport by BOLT (Buses or Local Transport)
- All accommodation - 16 twin share hotel nights
- Maximum group size of 16
Our Antigua to San Jose BOLT Trek Tips include all you need to know about this Trek. They contain all the trip details, plus information on everything from visas to spending money and what to pack.
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BOLT (Buses or Local Transport) are a great, affordable way to travel in Central & South America. You'll stay in a mix of budget hotels and homestays, with most nights on a twin basis, and travel from A to B in buses, collectivos, taxis, ferries and overnight buses. BOLT trips offer plenty of free time, lots of exciting activities to choose from and the freedom to choose meals to suit your budget, all with the help and security of your local tour leader.
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Flexible Itinerary
Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops, highlights, and included experiences, and lots of optional activities to choose from. With stops at some of your tour leader's favourite places and occasional changes to the itinerary no two Trek trips are the same, so get ready for one awesome adventure.
There are loads of exciting optional activities for you to choose from during your trip giving you the flexibility to do the things you want to and leave out the things you don't. Below are the most popular activities for this trip which can be arranged via your tour leader and paid for locally. Please note all costs are subject to change. Please note that not all optional activities may available on every tour and prices are subject to change.
- > Coffee & Macadamia Nut Plantation - Antigua US$45
- > City Tour - Granada US$15
- > Maderas Volcano hike - Ometepe Island US$15
- > Salsa lessons - Antigua US$7 per day
- > Bicycle tour - Antigua US$30
- > Santiago Zamora village tour - Antigua US$10
- > Kayaking tour - Granada US$15
- > Mombacho Volcano hike - Granada US$30
- > Bicycle rental - Granada US$10 per day
- > Concepcion Volcano - Ometepe Island US$25
- > Ojo de Agua natural spring - Ometepe Island US$7
- > Scooter rental - Ometepe Island US$30
- > Night walk - Monteverde US$25
- > Butterfly garden & insects farm - Monteverde US$10
- > Coffee & Chocolate tour - Monteverde US$30
- > Cloud Forest walking tour - Monteverde US$17
- > Canyoneering - La Fortuna US$55
- > Fortuna waterfall - La Fortuna US$10
- > Poas Volcano half day tour - San Jose US$46
- > Irazu Volcano, Ososi Valley, Lankester garden full day tour - San Jose US$80
- > Lake Suchitlan boat tour - Suchitoto US$20
- > Cinquera Forest hike - Suchitoto US$5
- > Guazapa Volcano tour - Suchitoto US$60
- > Cihuatan Ruins - Suchitoto US$3
- > Mangrove Kayak - El Cuco US$40
- > Volcan de Conchagua - El Cuco US$30
- > Surf Lesson - El Cuco US$10
- > Surf Trip to Las Flores Beach - El Cuco US$10
You will meet your tour leader and group at 1800 hrs in the hotel lobby on day 1. Full details will be sent with your final documentation. If you would like to book additional nights before your tour please request at the time of booking.
For 2017 departures, we will no longer visit Copan and will have an extra day in Nicaragua instead.
Day 1: Antigua, Guatemala
Tonight it's time to meet your group leader and check out the colonial cobbled streets of Antigua where you can soak up the Spanish architecture, explore vibrant markets and heritage museums and make sure to try tasty local treats like Tamales and Pepian. Arrive early and make the most of hiring a bike and exploring the lush mountain slopes that form a permanent backdrop to this awesome city.
Antigua is an intriguing place on so many different levels and having the chance to learn and discover through first hand experiences is a pretty unique and unforgettable prospect. If you have the chance to try some of the optional activities then you'll really be able to get further under the skin of Central America with tours of nut plantations and chocolate museums always proving really popular.
Accommodation: Hotel included
Day 2: Copan, Honduras (2016 only)
Travel through the wild, dry country of eastern Guatemala as you head to Copan in Honduras. Discover more about the mysterious Mayans with the chance to explore the ancient temples, pyramids and statues of Copan that are famed throughout the land. After a day of travelling there's no better way to relax and feel refreshed than a dip in the Copan natural springs.
Accommodation: Hotel included
For 2017 departures, we will no longer visit Copan and will have an extra day in Nicaragua instead.
Day 3-4: Suchitoto, El Salvador
This morning you may like to pay an optional visit to the Mayan ruins of Copan. Then you cross the border into El Salvador heading south to Suchitoto, a reminder of El Salvador's historical past. A beautiful town with painted houses and cobbled streets, it's a world away from the modern country which El Salvador is today. The town overlooks the Embalse Cerron Grande, also known as Lago Suchitlan, which is a haven for migrating birds, particularly falcons and hawks. The following day is free for optional activities such as boat or kayaking trips on Lago Suchitlan.
Accommodation: Hotel included
Day 5: El Tunco, El Salvador
Heading south today, you pass through the nation's capital San Salvador, and head for the beautiful laid-back beaches of El Tunco. Here you'll find a rare side to El Salvador, a place so laid-back and relaxed you'll never want to leave. Go for a surfing lesson, grab a fresh fruit smoothie, try street food (especially a pupusa) but make sure you head to Monkey La La for sunset and a drink, for the perfect end to this awesome day adventure.
Accommodation: Hotel included
Day 6-7: El Cuco, El Salvador
El Cuco is a beach town with dark sand, lined with vendor huts, delicious seafood restaurants and surrounding palms. Take time to enjoy the beach away from the crowds and see a different side to El Salvador. Kayak among the mangroves, give surfing a go or just relax in a hammock, this is beach life at its best!
Accommodation: Hotel included
Day 8-9: Granada, Nicaragua
Today is a full day of travel through Gulf of Fonseca (approx. 14 hrs). A good book, music, snacks and bottled water are a must to have for today's long journey. You'll take a short transfer to La Union where you'll take a boat through the Gulf of Fonseca stopping at one of the islands where you can have lunch and relax before continuing to the Nicaraguan side at Potosi. Once you've had your passports checked you take a minivan to Granada. Nicaragua is a beautiful place that surprises most travellers with its friendly people, impressive natural beauty and for many it becomes their favourite country in Central America. The country has flourished in recent years and is an incredibly vibrant and unique country. Oozing with colonial charm, Granada is the oldest city of the 'New World', having been founded in 1524. The city resides on the banks of Lake Nicaragua and its appearance is a mixture of Moorish and Andalusian. The surrounding countryside includes active volcanoes and lakes. Bargain hard in the markets, hike, cruise and explore the neighbouring landscapes. Wander the cobblestone streets surrounded by colourful buildings, or tour the islets of Lake Nicaragua by boat. Alternatively, take a day trip out to Mombacho or Masaya Volcano National Park to get up close to some steaming giants. There really is so much to do, you won't know where to start!
Accommodation: Hotel included
Day 10-11: Ometepe Island, Nicaragua
Next stop is the agricultural island of Ometepe which sits in the largest lake in Central America - Lake Nicaragua. This is a simply breathtaking experience and will bring you closer to the wildlife, the people and the volcanic landscapes of this remarkable country. If you can't get enough of that volcanic stuff then there are more optional hikes available up the side of both Maderas and Concepcion however, after all that huffing and puffing a trip to the Ojo de Agua springs is the place to be after a hard day exploring the wonderful sights!
Accommodation: Hotel included
Day 12-13: Monteverde, Costa Rica
Wave farewell to the monkeys and beaches of Ometepe Island as you continue your travels south to the lush green cloud forests of Monteverde, Costa Rica. This is the home of hundreds of species of plants, birds and mammals which means that however you choose to explore, by foot, bike or zip-line, you'll be in for a really wild time.
There are so many additional ways to enjoy the gorgeous landscapes of Monteverde and from cloud forest walks to night time nature rambles, this is an exciting and captivating area of Costa Rica. Coffee and chocolates or butterflies and insects - you name it and you'll have the opportunity to find out more over this exciting two day stopover.
Accommodation: Hotel included
Day 14-15: La Fortuna & Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
Monkeys, lakes and volcanoes - oh my! This is what it's all about and with a whole host of different activities to try, within the realm of the active Arenal Volcano, you'll never forget Costa Rica. This is pretty much an adventure playground for big kids and if you're interested in learning how to paddle board then where better to give it a go than here? This is also the perfect place to rest your bones in the hot springs and relax, Costa Rica has it all!
Accommodation: Hotel included
Day 16-17: San Jose, Costa Rica
Do you know the way to San Jose? You most certainly do! Take your time to relax and explore amongst the artisan markets and cultural museums of Costa Rica's capital city. Gold, handicrafts and seafood are all on offer on your final day in Central America.
Accommodation: 1 night hotel included
This BOLT trip is run by our trusted local partner.
From 1st January 2017 the age range for this tour will be for travellers between 18 and 29 years old.
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- Pay your final balance 8 weeks before departure
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- We hold ABTA & ATOL licenses offering financial security for your tour
- Budget approximately US$23 for border-crossing fees (subject to change).
- You must have adequate travel insurance to join this trip. See our insurance page or download our insurance tips pdf for more information.
- Prices quoted are land only. Call us on 0333 999 7951 for a flight quote.
- From 1st January 2017 the age range for this tour will be for travellers between 18 and 29 years old.
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For 8 or more travellers, we can organise a totally private departure just for you and your group. We can offer you a departure date of your choice on any of our published itineraries enabling friends, families or organizations to enjoy our classic 'Trek' style of travel. Can't find a trip that suits your needs exactly? Let us tailor one of our traditional trips, or even create a bespoke itinerary. We will work with you to plan your adventure and with the benefit of our in depth knowledge we can build you a unique experience within your budgets and bucket lists!
Read more about arranging your Private Group here >
Tour Extras
We've offer a whole range of travel extras with everything from city sightseeing, additional hotel nights, insurance and more so you can organise everything you'll need for your trip in one easy place.
BOLT tours begin and end at designated hotels in the departure and arrival cities, starting with a pre-departure meeting at 18.00 on the evening of day 1 (check your tour voucher for details) and finishing in the morning of your final day. If you are unable to make the pre-departure meeting on day 1 or if you would like to do some extra sightseeing either before or after the tour, we can request the extra nights for you in our hotels. Enquire at the time of booking.
This charming hotel comprises 3 renovated colonial mansions and offers tropical gardens, restaurant & free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Twin share: From per person per night Matched with another traveller of the same sex. Full room: From per room per night Single or double room for travellers on the same booking.
TrekAmerica's specialist flights department can offer UK customers a great airline fare to all of our Trek destinations.
We have preferred contracts with many international carriers and have secured some of the most competitive prices in the industry. We are also ATOL protected and IATA licensed.
Special offers are regularly available, so call us now on 0208 682 8920 or click below to request a flight quote by email.
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We recommend you take out travel insurance as soon as your booking is confirmed.
TrekAmerica can offer you comprehensive travel insurance which is completely tailored for your trip and is specially designed to include all the activities listed we do.
See our insurance page or download our insurance tips pdf for more information.
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BARRE Convicted kidnapper Harley Breer Jr. phoned in to court Thursday to discuss how his pending trial on charges including sexual assault, domestic assault and burglary will proceed.
Breer, 42, and his standby counsel Kelly Green called in to Washington County criminal court for a motion hearing that laid out when depositions would begin next week and how Breer would be transported to them.
After some discussion, Judge Thomas Zonay said Green would have to coordinate with Court Operations Manager Paula Tremblay to get Washington County sheriffs deputies to take Breer to the court in Barre for the depositions.
Having the Department of Corrections take Breer was briefly discussed, but Breer shot that down, saying he did not want to sound paranoid but that he has motions before the court about records he wants from the department and did not want anyone from Corrections at his depositions.
He is being held without bail at Southern State Correctional Facility in Springfield. He was convicted in a high-profile 1999 kidnapping and spent eight years in jail. Now Breer is accused of beating a woman with whom he lived in November 2011. He allegedly stole her car and went on the run before being found.
The issue that took up most of the hourlong conference call concerned the alleged victims cellphone.
Breer wants to make sure the woman still has a phone and SIM cards cards that hold a cellphones data that he believes can help his defense. An attorney representing the woman filed a motion to keep Breer from getting the phone because he said it is an extreme request and violates the womans privacy.
A lengthy discussion ensued among Breer, Zonay, Green and States Attorney Tom Kelly about what Breer was really looking for and how it affected his case. In the end Green said she would contact the alleged victims attorney to see if the woman would bring the phone and cards to court at Breers next scheduled hearing Tuesday to show they exist, not so Breer could inspect them.
Zonay will hear arguments Tuesday about the motion to quash, and he said Thursday he would take the matter into consideration and rule promptly, but would not rule from the bench on the matter.
During Thursdays hearing, Breer made several comments about wanting a speedy trial and expressed his displeasure with how everyone got to go home after the hearing, but he has been in jail for 15 months.
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Andi signed up for the Bridal Pact, but what with having to dissolve her possibly sabotaged mismatch and being kidnapped by extremists determined to wreck the Earth-Phaeton warrior alliance, her space adventure sucks big-time. But before she can catch the next shuttle back to Earth, she's claimed by two new suitors, the dominant Rodin and the happy-to-try-it Tamin.
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Story 11 in the series Trek Mi Q'an. Written to stand-alone, but we recommend you read the stories in sequence for maximum enjoyment.
Whisked from Earth to the matriarchal planet of Galis by forces unknown, Kara Summers finds refuge in the mountainous crystal fortress of the Gy'at Li sector. Taken in and renamed Kari by the sector's High Mystik, she spends seventeen years being honed into a formidable warrior. Sent to Crystal City to complete her training, Kari Gy'at Li knows there is one species of male she must avoid at all costs because of their proclivity for stealing women—the warriors of Tryston. When Kari is hunted by an eight-foot-tall muscled warrior, she realizes what she must do—vanquish the predator or become the prey.
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Paoni Warrior Shia must capture or kill Kal, an escaped Lanius—the worst of alien criminals—but she has no idea who she is truly up against.
Kal knows his imprisonment was unjustified. Turning the tables, he takes Shia captive, igniting her curiosity and a lust she can't control. But siding with him will put both her heart and her life on the line.
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Jake Chamberlin, star quarterback of the New York Bloods, has a dirty, not-so-little secret—he's into chubby chicks. He does all he can to resist temptation, but when Jake bumps into the gorgeous Robyn DiMarco at a bistro in Little Italy, all bets are off.
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Matty has a new neighbor, and she strongly suspects the kilt-wearing hottie is a vampire—he only goes out at night, has weird visitors and the blood bank is making regular deliveries. But he doesn't seem to hurt anyone, so "live and let live" is Matty's motto. Until she sees a guy armed with crosses and wooden stakes breaking into the neighbor's house. Matty charges to the rescue—and ends up in Mr. Hottie's bed…and on his desk…and…
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Set in the same world as Jaguar Hunger.
Private investigators Nate and Daniel don't expect to find their mate while working a case. But they recognize Olivia as theirs the second they catch the missing woman's scent—the scent of a female jaguar shifter in heat. Nate and Daniel's task? Find then claim Livvy in every raw, animalistic way possible…and release her inner beast.
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Betrayed by her village chief, Larisa is brought to a mysterious island and left bound in a subterranean labyrinth, where drops of her blood summon the mythical Minotaur. She expects the man-beast to take her life…but it's her body that's sacrificed. Darron, a shapeshifting being, ravishes Larisa, and she gives herself freely to the pleasure—a decision that will change both their worlds forever.
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Surely the dress Zoe purchased did not transport her to an alien ship, right? No. Hallucinations. Must be. Though…the gorgeous alien who greets her seems real enough. And the sex? Out of this world.
Vaden has waited years for his Decadent Dancer, and though Zoe swears she didn't know what the dress could do, Vaden has been lonely too long to be easily thwarted. He'll use every sensual trick he knows to convince Zoe she's right where she belongs.
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As a favor to a friend, author Carla Braun agrees to meet with archaeologist Josef Anderson to discuss his recent desert find. To her dismay, the man's infuriating…as well as tall, blond, gorgeous—and into BDSM. If she can look beyond Dr. Anderson's cool exterior, Carla just might discover some scorching Sahara Heat…
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John Calder has everything most men would kill for-golden-Adonis looks, endless money, a steely reputation as a savvy businessman and beautiful women throwing themselves at his feet. Then he meets Shelli Rodgers, a quirky, klutzy Ph.D. student who takes John on an emotional and sensual journey, giving him the one thing he's never attained-happiness.
Captain of Nara's Heart by Laurann Dohner
Nara knew she was taking a risk with illegal trading. Sure enough, she's been arrested, caged-and will be auctioned as a sex slave. One look at the scary alien buyers and she frantically makes a deal, agreeing to be sold to Captain Vellar, who turns out to be large, sexy and seriously in heat. Offering her body to the captain is a given.but Nara didn't expect to lose her heart in the process.
Dangerous Addiction by Desiree Holt
Having finally realized his dream to own a ranch, Cord is ready for the next step-settling down with the perfect sub. And he's found her in Fallon. A single glance from the smart, sultry beauty makes him hard, but abuse at the hands of her ex-Dom has kept Fallon away from the lifestyle she loves. Needs. It will take bondage, mind-blowing sex, a gentle hand and expert flogging for Cord to help her rediscover her favorite dangerous addition.
Highland Tryst by Eliza Knight
Having sworn off love, Kari Howard isn't adverse to a little lust when a hot Highlander lands at her feet. Literally. Fin has traveled through time, and given what he's packing under his kilt (good Lord!), Kari expects the sexy Scotsman to make her quake. But she doesn't expect Fin to shake her very foundation.or cherish her for who she is.
Tattoo Witch by Kathy Kulig
There cannot be good without evil, light without dark. At a seaside resort, lovers Sam and Anita meet a mysterious, heavily tattooed couple who refers them to Sinful Designs. The owner is a witch whose magical tattoos grant scorching, kinky sex beyond their wildest fantasies-but there's a catch. Each successive tattoo comes with a darker and scarier curse. Sam and Anita can break the spells.but at what cost?
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A highly skilled operative, Grace has been trained to track, fight and kill paranormal creatures. Only after she's in the clutches of her latest target, a devastatingly sexy dragon-shifter, does she discover betrayal in her ranks. Suddenly the hunter is the hunted. Grace will soon uncover her ex-agency's horrific agenda-but not before seeking solace in all the pleasures of the flesh her new dragon ally has to offer.
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With the next TUF being the U.K v.s U.S does this mean that if Bisping and Anderson Silva both win their next fights, they will be the coaches or have the ufc got different plans. Bisping is the only big British fighter in the ufc so I couldn't think of another British fighter they could use
I can't imagine a Brazilian being the coach of the USA team.
My guess would be Hendo.
I think Cheik Congo is gonna be team USA captain.
I doubt that they can find anyone better than Rich Franklin for team USA. He is one of the most charismatic, popular, intelligent, skilled and classiest MMA fighters in the world. And he's a teacher, so he can transmit his knowledge better than the rest that don't have this teaching experience.
Ace for USA coach.
That's why he was coach on season 2. He also fighgts at LHW now, I don't think he would go take a fight at 185 right now.
I'm sure Bisping will be coach of Team UK, just like Forrest just coached it would be the second TUF winner to coach.
Anderson Silva won't be coach, like mentioned he's brazilian and he can't even speak english. No clue who the USA coach will be, but its not like there is a short list of American fighters.
UFC should just have coaches that won't fight at the end. I mean who better than Randy Couture for Team USA coach?
If the coash is Bisping, I can see them bringing in Rashad to be US coach. No way for Silva on any TUFF show unless he learns English.
I think it will def be Bisbing for the UK but franklin would be perfect for the US coach.....guess we have to wait and see......:dunno: the prob is they are in diff divisions now
Thas why I can see Rashad if Bisping is UK coach. They had a tough fight before so they can play the revenge story.
Nate Marquardt?
I would say Marquardt or Henderson. Marquardt could get some more exposer and become more popular(good for the UFC). The UFC would make the fight at the end between bisping and Henderson/Marquardt as a #1 contender match.
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I was wondering if you all could steer me in the right direction with gear for this upcoming season? I don't do any terrain park, just downhill with my ski friends. I think I outgrew my gear. I have been snowboarding with it since about 2000. I have a Burton Charger board, Burton freestyle bindings, and Burton Zone boots from around 2000 (can't find specs online). I think the bindings and boots are both soft entry level equipment that feels loose/unresponsive even though it is the right size. I weight 160-165 lbs and am 5"9'. Snowboard boot size is 9. The board is 160cm. I live on the east coast and mostly ski in Pennsylvania Poconos. I can't decide if I need a more firm shorter board, boot, and binding combination, or is firm wrong and I really need softer? The black diamonds/steeps here are usually very icy and any snow is in the moguls. I'd like something that can hold an edge (hard right?), but turn quickly to bleed off speed (soft?). It feels like my Burton Charger does not turn quick / is not agile enough in steep icy moguls. Would a harder/more firm setup solve this? What board would you recommend?
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TWC is freestyle/pipe oriented - I haven't ridden it so can't comment beyond that.
Consider Burton Custom in camber as well.
If go fast and carve turns aggressively you will likely prefer a stiffer board. If moguls are your thing a shorter board will make things easier on that terrain.
Def get new boots, 12 years is too long for boots. Cambered boards will be better for icy conditions than other profiles in the burton lineup.
You might look at other brands that have magnetraction, it's supposed to work pretty good on ice.
Burton demo days are your friend if you find one, great way to try a different equipment.
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Joe Pellegrino was thinking small.
Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance is a daily ritual before classes begin in all of Manteca Unified School District classrooms. That patriotic mandate holds true for all grade levels, from kindergarten to high school.
As citizens who have forsaken their safety to protect and serve the United State of America, veterans known first hand the importance that the American flag bears as it waves from flagpoles and home fronts on national holidays.
As President's Day weekend approaches many will locate their American flag and fly it from their home front to recognize the national holiday and remember the sacrifices and courage of our founding presidents. However, for the Turlock Fire Department the American flag plays a role in everyday life.
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SeaWolves' manager, son on same team at Futures Game
Erie SeaWolves manager Chris Cron still remembers the last time he was formally a coach for his son C.J.
"Team called the Arizona Rockets," Chris Cron said with a smile. "It was a travel baseball team in Arizona. I've been around for some of his travel baseball teams, and I coach him all the time, but I've never coached him professionally or in high school."
Chris Cron finally will get the chance to coach his son in a formal setting July 14 at the Futures Game in New York City.
The Futures Game features up-and-coming prospects in the minor league system. C.J. Cron, who is ranked as the No. 3 overall prospect in the Los Angeles Angels organization according to MLB.com, received an invitation to play in the game this year.
Chris Cron also was invited to be on the coaching staff for the United States Team.
"It's about the best situation you can have," Chris Cron said. "It is a short stay but it's a positive thing for both, and the Futures Game is where you want to be. I'm proud of C.J. for being invited to the game and I'm sure there was a little, 'C.J. will be around, so why don't we get the old man too and make it a family affair?' It's a great situation to be a part of."
C.J. Cron, 23, is a first baseman with the Arkansas Travelers in the Double-A Texas League. He was recently named a Texas League All-Star and had two hits in the All-Star game. C.J. Cron is hitting .288 this season with five home runs and 45 RBIs.
He was drafted by the Angels in the first round in the 2011 Draft as the 17th overall pick. C.J. Cron was a two-time All-American at the University of Utah and became the first first-round pick in school history.
"I'll coach him the same way when we work out together and practice together in the offseason," Chris Cron said. "I don't hold anything back and it'll be a special moment for me. I'm really looking forward to it."
Chris Cron has coached at different levels of minor league baseball throughout C.J.'s life, leaving very few opportunities for the two to be together during the summer.
What could make the weekend even more enjoyable is the chance Chris Cron's other son, Kevin, could join the two in New York.
"Son No. 2 is up there in the Cape Cod League and may be able to get down to New York for a day or two," Chris Cron said. "It's always tough with all three of us involved in baseball. You look at the schedule and when one has an all-star break, the other's all-star break is a different time. Money is always an issue, too. You can't just drop the hat and go see them play. You have a job to do and so do they. Even though this could be a short trip, it'll be great to see each other outside the baseball field and have some dinners together and hang out. It's a pretty big deal if everyone can come in."
Kevin Cron, 20, will be a junior this fall at Texas Christian University. He is hitting .333 with the Falmouth Commodores in the Cape Cod League and could be drafted as an infielder next year.
Chris Cron will miss at least two, possibly three games with the SeaWolves. He isn't quite sure yet who will manage in his absence.
"Gerald (Perry, hitting coach) and Jaime (Garcia, pitching coach) have been here all year and can handle it," Chris Cron said. "I'm sure the Detroit Tigers will also send along a roving instructor to help out. The team will be fine while I'm away."
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IRATE DRIVERS fuming over stolen parking spots at suburban malls are known for giving the finger - but one woman is wanted by police in Cherry Hill for trying to bite one off.
Tonya Knight, 42, of Northeast Philly's Lawndale section, was headed into the Cherry Hill Mall just before 5 p.m. Saturday to get a bite to eat when she pulled her Saturn Vue into an open spot in aisle 18 near Nordstrom. When she got out of the car, two women were cursing her out, she said, calling her names. One got up in her face, before the pushing started.


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