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By Purple
from NOVI, MI
I'm so happy we found out about this. My kids will play all night long if I let them. But they won't practice math facts all night long. Now they do and they don't even realize it.
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By CK
from Indianapolis, IN
Exactly what I needed for my six year old! Fun way to practice addition and subtraction!
Makes math fun!
By my2boyz
from VA
My 1st grade son loves to play games, this is a good tool to work on his math without pressure.
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Great Home Education Tool
By Katie@YouBrewMyTea
from Hot Springs, AR
My son is 5 years old and has completed Kindergarten and now working on First Grade curriculum. He loves math and has picked up very quickly on how the process works. This has been our afternoon activity the last few days though as he loves "beating mom" to get the matches and finding that number first. I love how it is versatile in that you can work on both addition and subtraction. The cards included are varied as well which allows for simple or complex equations to stretch their minds a bit further.
They're Learning and Don't know it!
By Messy Mama
from Cincinnati, OH
My girls are 4 and 6, in Preschool and Kindergarten. They love playing this game, we tweak it so it only uses numbers up to 20 for now but they ask to play this game every morning!
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Great Math Game
By Lisa
from NV
My kids love the Tri-Facta Addition and Subtraction Game from Learning Resources. This is a great way to get you child to practice their math and have fun while doing it. We play this game frequently. It's even fun for a family game night. This game works on the simple concept of trying to add 2 numbers to come up with the sum. Each player has cards that they have to play. You use these cards to try and make a number sentence. We opted to play the game with the cards face up. I mostly did that because my daughter who is in Kinder was playing as well. The game is geared towards children in 1st grade and up. However, my daughter was able to play too with a little help. My 2nd grader really got the hang of the game quickly and enjoyed it too. It was really neat to see him use his math skills to create math sentences with the cards.Sample provided for blog review.
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AMAZING Learning Tool!
By Shelly O
from Lynchburg, TN
My 1st grader and I played this game for about an hour and he couldn't get enough of it - he was flying through the cards at a speed I had never seen before. He was even faster than me! Any 'game' that is educational AND keeps my child's attention for an hour deserves HUGE kudos in my opinion!
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I LOVE this game!
By Chasing Supermom
from Washington State
As soon as I opened the package, my teacher-heart jumped for joy. I could not believe I was holding such a powerful learning tool in my hands….AND I knew that my daughter would think it was FUN. Tri-FACTa teaches children the same way many of them are learning in school, through fact families. I love that this game challenges kids to learn their math facts in a FUN and non-threatening way. Kids are actively engaged during play, and their minds are working to make connections throughout game-play. This could be a real game-changer for kids who have been struggling to learn their addition and subtraction facts.


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After two and half hours of gut-wrenching football, it was the Wasps coming out victorious with a 17-14 spoiling of the Bulldog's Homecoming.
In a game that looked like the visitor was going to dominate right off the bus turned into a nail-biter as the Wasps had to use defensive stand after defensive stand to hold off the hungry Bulldogs.
Wasatch kicked off to start the game, which began under clear skies after a mighty rain had fallen just hours before. On the third play from scrimmage, Wasatch' Carson Lawintercepted a Provo pass giving the Wasps first and ten from the Bulldog's 14-yard line.
With less than a minute expired, Wasatch senior quarterback Zack Reiss zipped a pass to tight end Kayden Connor on its first play and the Wasps were on the board. Skyler Southam added the extra point making it 7-0.
Provo could get nothing going on its second series and was forced to punt putting Wasatch inside their own 20. Sensing the chance to go for the kill, the Wasps' went deep. Reiss again found Connor on the right sideline and the big receiver broke loose for an 80-yard touchdown.
The play was nullified, however, on a holding penalty downfield.
"The block happened right in front of me—I saw it," Connor said. "It was perfect. I don't know what the ref saw."
Despite being only half way through the first quarter, that play being taken off the board by the officials set a tone for the game Wasatch would have a hard time recovering from.
Provo was able to work its way deep into Wasatch territory and eventually down to the one-yard line. But on the next play, Wasp linebacker, Tag Baxter, would rush through the middle and sack the unprotected Provo QB forcing him to fumble. Baxter scooped up the loose ball and rumbled towards midfield before being dragged down at his team's own 40-yard line.
Wasatch took control of the ball and started a drive that eventually stalled at the Bulldog 17-yard line. The Wasps couldn't find the end zone, but added three points on a Southam 34-yard field goal with 2:10 remaining in the first frame.
Provo, behind quarterback, Viliami Iongi, began to find a little rhythm and put together a time consuming drive that ate up over half of the second quarter. Provo would not miss this opportunity, however, once reaching the one-yard line. Iongi took the ball over the goal line on a sneak and after kicker Jonah Higgenbothamadded the PAT, the Bulldogs had moved to within three points, 10-7.
During that drive, both teams were penalized repeatedly, Wasatch was flagged five times during that plodding march down the field and 13 times in the game for a total of 104 yards.
Wasatch showed offensive life in the remaining minutes of the first half moving the ball into Provo territory and into the red zone. After a couple of misfires into the end zone, Reiss, hit receiver Ben Hill on a slant up the middle with 51 seconds left. After Southam's kick, Wasatch took a 17-7 lead.
The Bulldogs tried for a last minute score pushing the ball into Wasp territory, but Nick Piscitelli intercepted an Iongi pass to stop the threat.
The second half was a true defensive battle. Wasatch, receiving the kick-off to the third quarter and hoping to come out strong fell flat with a three and out.
Provo managed to get on the board after another long drive consumed most of the third quarter. With first and ten from the Wasp six-yard line, running back Marcello Ortolano took a direct snap around the right end for a touchdown at the 7:00 mark. Higgenbotham's PAT made it 17-14.
The Wasps, as they had done in their previous two games, relied on a tenacious defense. When their offense could get nothing going and a raucous home crowd against them, Wasatch came through with big stops on third downs and forced Iongi into bad throws that would lead to two more interceptions.
After Zach Strong's pick sealed the victory for the Wasp's, Coburn was quick to praise his defense.
"That's the way we wanted to win it—with our defense on the field," the head coach said. "This is 4A football. Every snap, every down is a gut check. You have to battle. And we battled. It's a great win and I couldn't be more proud of our team right now."

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NORTHFIELD Randy S. Porter Sr., 41, died Monday, April 15, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer at his home on Union Brook Road.
He was born in Randolph on Oct. 4, 1971, the son of Richard and Vivian (Allard) Porter. He is a graduate of Northfield High School, class of 1990, and later attended Johnson State College.
He married Alison B. Silva in Northfield on June 4, 1994.
He had worked for L.W. Davis & Son Builders of Northfield for many years and was a member of the Carpenters Union of Massachusetts.
Randy was a longtime volunteer coach for Northfield youth hockey and baseball teams. He enjoyed working on his house, completing numerous home improvements over the years. He loved playing softball and baseball as well as fishing. He was an avid fan of the Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Phillies, and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Survivors include his wife, Alison Porter of Northfield; his father, Richard Porter and his wife, Cindy of Northfield; four children, Tatiana Czarnecki and her husband, Robert of North Carolina, Gavin, Randy, Jr., and Renee, all of Northfield; four siblings, Shawn Porter of Fairlee, Stephanie Porter and her partner, Tim Martin of Northfield, Lisa Zingo and her husband, Kyle of Orange, Jamie Johnson of Connecticut; one grandson, Aiden Czarnecki of North Carolina; and many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his brother, George Johnson.
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As the playoffs wind down and we come to terms with the fact that Stoudemire is not on any other team's list of stupid acquisitions, I thought I'd cook up this thread to keep us all entertained in the offseason.
It says 'Funny Sh*t For Hoop Fans', but if you know of any funny videos please share them in here and make my - and everyone else's - day better.
This one ****ing killed me.
And just to make sure the theme is broader than hoops alone.
And this..............dude
If you can make my day better during the offseason, I appreciate it. Good times, good crew, KO.com.
Non basketball, but funny, neverthless. IMO.
You have to wait until the end.....
"Winner of the coveted "Chink in the Armor" award!"
I just saw this most interesting article and thought I'd
share it here: (What he didn't disclose, is that he's a Knicks
fan and is preparing for next season!)
Man attempts to set world record fist-pumping 17 hours straight
A 34-year-old unemployed man from Ohio attempted to set a Guinness World Record over the weekend by fist pumping for 17 hours straight.
James Peterson began the attempt on Friday morning, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ], and was scheduled to end at 3 a.m. local time Saturday. Peterson, a self-described fist-pumping "veteran," was accompanied by a pair of videographers on his quest for the record--which included stops at bars in and around the Univ. of Akron.
"I did this on St. Patrick's Day but it was not documented," Peterson said, telling the paper that he super-glued his right fist closed "to ensure I maintain perfect fist formation."
"I used to hang light fixtures," he added, "so I am used to having my hands above my head."
If successful, it would be the first individual fist-pumping record listed by Guinness, though not the only one involving fist pumping.
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"Winner of the coveted "Chink in the Armor" award!"
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Swastikas and slogans were spray-painted on about a dozen cars parked outside a mostly Jewish fraternity house at Penn State.
The graffiti, spray-painted early Friday morning, appeared to be directed at the Beta Sigma Beta house, State College Police told The Associated Press.
A garage and a dumpster also were vandalized.
In addition to anti-Semitic messages, the graffiti included crude sexual pictures and phrases, according to the Centre Daily Times.
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what is his legacy and how is society better today because of him?
47 years ago today Malcolm X (formerly Malcolm Little) was shot dead by members of the Nation of Islam, an organization he was once affiliated with. I believe many of his ideas (particularly his post-NoI work) are still relevant in today's world. Anyways I feel that he definitely deserves his spot in history, and should be closely examined if we are to come to an understanding of where we once were, where we are now, and where we want to be.
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what is his legacy and how is society better today because of him?
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Actually his legacy is, unfortunately, not that great. This is one of the reasons that society is not better today. He was one of the great orators of the 1960's, and many of his advocacies (particularly that of collective self defence amongst the black communities) aided in the creation of Black Power organisations, most notably the Black Panther Party for self defence. You may not believe that the empowerment of a group of people who are systematically oppressed is a big deal; I would argue against it. There is a great deal of evidence that points to the improvement in social conditions within those black communities who organised under the principles of autonomy and self-defence (as advocated by the Black Power movement). We cannot, however, have a long term view of the effects of those ideas as the U.S government and the F.B.I made sure this concept would never gain momentum.
interesting, thanks. so what it is basically is that he created a gang and it didn't work out so it was blamed on the Government? I always wondered why he was such a brand name, but I'm not impressed really.
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If you're ever interested in material relating to that particular subject, let me know. Though it appears you already know most of it.
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Here's a brief preview but there are many more instances documented in books regarding the matter.
does this quote contradict itself though?
Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery
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This is kind of a long post, so thanks for hanging in there.
Background: DD is 10 mos, very healthy and a good (albeit highly distracted) nurser. She is EBF, I WOH FT and pump bottles for DH/DCP. She is BLW and enjoying any and all foods with gusto. In a typical weekday, she receives 4 bottles (4 oz each) in a 10 hour period. Only eats solids at breakfast about 1/2 the time, always lunch, sometimes PM snack, usually snack/light dinner around 5pm with nursing at bedtime around 7pm (one night nursing which seems to be more out of comfort/habit than hunger).
I pump 3x/daily at work and have recently started having trouble getting those 4 bottles. I eat oatmeal, drink tons of water, take more milk plus, but can only really get 3 bottles worth. The fourth is coming out of a PM pump and frozen stash.
I am planning to pump 3x/daily until she's 1, at which point we are pump weaning (seriously, I am counting down the days). It's just the PM pump that I am frustrated with at this point. I try to do it before I go to bed, but I have to make sure it's long enough after DD's bedtime nursing, so I find myself staying up later than I want to, just so I can pump... and even then I have to supplement with frozen. It just feels like I'm fighting a losing battle!
I have a rotating frozen stash that I use for Monday bottles and the occasional top-off. If the 4th bottle was strictly from frozen, I estimate I have 3 weeks worth before my frozen stash is gone.
WWYD? I would really, really love to drop the PM pump but that's only going to be a solution until she's approx 11 mos. I figure the options are:
1. suck it up and keep the PM pump. Buy more chocolate and maybe finally get around to watching the Twilight movies as consolation
2. Use frozen for 4th bottle as long as possible, then switch to 3 bottles bm + 1 bottle formula... for all of 1 month. Then transition her to wcm.
3. Use frozen for 4th bottle as long as possible, then switch to 3 bottles bm + 1 bottle wcm. Hold this pattern AT LEAST until she's 1 (probably a little longer?)
4. Switch 4th bottle to formula NOW, and keep 3 bottles bm + 1 bottle formula until 1 year. Then phase out the formula bottle first.
I guess the 5th option would be to take path #2/3 and hope that she drops another bottle within a month, in which case I can - hopefully - maintain the 3-bottles-per-day routine for a little while longer.
Would 3-4 oz of wcm seriously be detrimental at 11 mos? I hate to switch to formula. She takes other dairy products (cheese, yogurt) without any problems (allergies, etc).
What are your thoughts? Is this worth a trip/phone call to the pedi? She's healthy otherwise, so no other reason for a doctor's visit until 12 mos. Thanks for any thoughts or advice!!!!


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Mantis on the mountain
October 16, 2013 —
September 8th promised to be a good day to observe migrating hawks; a cold front had just passed and there was a light to moderate wind from the northwest. Some hawks were counted at Sunrise Mountain, but there was another predator of the insect variety that caught my eye. Sitting on a bush, almost invisible as it blended in with leaves, was a mantis sitting in wait for its next meal.
I was looking at a Chinese mantis (Tendodera sinensis), larger of the two mantis species present in the region. The Praying Mantis (Mantis religiosa) is smaller, about 2.5 inches compared with the 5 inches of a full-grown Chinese mantis. Both species were introduced around the turn of the 20th century to aid in the reduction of crop pests. Mantises are effective predators; a mantis will sit for hours perfectly still for a passing insect; it relies on stealth and camouflage. When an insect comes within its reach, it strikes out with its powerful and spiny front legs and grabs the prey; the whole action takes about 1/20th of a second.
Mantises are regarded as beneficial insects due to their voracious appetite for insect pests such as grasshoppers, locusts and other vegetable eaters, but they may also occasionally predate beneficial bees and butterflies. Some commercial outlets sell mantis egg masses, or ootheca, to gardeners. Mantises do reproduce in the wild; mating is sometimes fatal for the male due to the female's habit of sometimes eating the male after mating. The eggs will overwinter and tiny mantis nymphs will hatch the following spring. The existing adults are full size and thus easier to spot now, but they are not long for this world as the cold weather marks the end of their lifecycle.


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Make a priorityJanuary 18,2014
Make a priority
Last week, Gov. Peter Shumlin devoted his entire State of the State address to one critical issue: the rise of heroin addiction. As advocates for people struggling with substance abuse in Vermont, many of us were cheering. Gov. Shumlin correctly argued that treatment costs the state far less than jail, and it produces lasting results.
I was grateful to see the problem of heroin addiction get the attention it deserves. Opiate abuse and overdose in Vermont have increased exponentially in recent years.
Still, this doesnt mean that other substances have faded from view. Lets not forget Old Faithful: alcohol. At Phoenix House Vermont, 13 percent of adult treatment admissions listed heroin as a primary drug of choice last year, while more than 50 percent listed alcohol.
This speaks to the need to nourish the whole treatment and recovery system. The Affordable Care Act is bringing addiction treatment into mainstream medical care. So we need to invest more in training primary care physicians to spot the signs of addiction, intervene early, and when necessary make appropriate referrals.
We must also open the treatment system to allow people in need to receive care from any qualified, licensed substance abuse clinician. Currently, the treatment for Medicaid recipients can be provided only by a limited number of agencies selected by the state. While the expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act will increase access to treatment, we must focus on building the infrastructure to serve more Vermonters across our communities.
Now, I dont claim to know how to increase funding for these and other areas. But my point is that if we really want to combat addiction and overdoses which, the governor noted, kill more Americans than car crashes we cant afford to place key priorities on the back burner.
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UTSA falls to Dayton in Sunday's home opener, 5-1
SAN ANTONIO — Juliana Libertin scored a goal in each half to help Dayton build a 5-0 lead and the Flyers spoiled UTSA's home opener on Sunday, 5-1.
Libertin put Dayton (1-1) on top with a winner from Alysha Mallon, who finished the match with two assists, in the fourth minute. The advantage grew to 3-0 at the intermission after Colleen Williams and Ashley Campbell found the back of the net in the 20th and 38th minutes, respectively.
Libertin opened the second stanza with another goal, while Kelsey Smigel made it 5-0 in the 57th minute.
Freshman Simone Boye ended the shutout in the 63rd minute with the Roadrunners' first winner of the season. The Denmark native took a cross from senior Lindsay South and beat goalie Jordin Melchert inside the six-yard box for her first collegiate points.
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All Peace Corps Volunteers in Uganda are currently engaged in HIV/AIDS activities either as part of their primary or secondary projects. Volunteer activities include youth groups, life skills workshops, workshops for teachers on health education, teaching nutrition for people living with AIDS, peer education training, and developing school assembly messages as part of the Ugandan Presidential Initiative on AIDS Strategy for Communication to Youth.
Peace Corps History
Main article: History of the Peace Corps in Uganda
The first group of Peace Corps Volunteers in Uganda were secondary school teachers who arrived on November 16, 1964. A year later, the education project consisted of 35 Volunteers. By 1967, the project had more than doubled in size. A health project was initiated in 1968 with the placement of 15 Volunteers. Once the Peace Corps program in Uganda expanded, the major programming area was education, with Volunteers also working in fisheries, agriculture, computer programming, and surveying. The Peace Corps terminated the program in Uganda in 1972 due to the civil unrest during Idi Amin's presidency.
Discussions concerning the Peace Corps' reentry into Uganda began in 1987 and continued in 1989 when President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and his wife met with the Peace Corps director to discuss a renewed Peace Corps presence in Uganda. Nine months later, the Peace Corps received a formal invitation from the Government of Uganda. The 1964 agreement was then reactivated and Volunteers returned to Uganda in June 1991.
The projects during this period—primary education, small enterprise development, and natural resource management—aimed to address needs identified by the government in its efforts to rehabilitate and reform Uganda's educational system, develop the private sector, and effectively manage the country's vast natural resources.Because of security issues in the capital, Kampala, the program was suspended again in May 1999. In June 2001, Peace Corps/Uganda reopened with a single project in primary teacher training and community school resource teaching. A community well-being and positive-living project was initiated in May 2002. Approximately 140 Volunteers are currently serving in Uganda.
Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyle
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During your service, you will most likely live in a rural area in very modest accommodations provided by your host organization, which will try to provide you with at least a bedroom and a sitting room. You might live in part of a Ugandan family's house or in part of a house built for staff of a school or a community organization. It is unlikely that you will share your accommodations with anyone else unless you choose to do so.
Living conditions vary according to the resources of the community or organization in which you are placed. Many houses do not have running water or electricity. You should expect to use a pit latrine and a kerosene lantern and stove. Many Volunteers hire someone to carry water to their house. The community may provide some basic furnishings, and you can supplement these with your modest settling-in allowance provided by the Peace Corps. At nearly all sites, the kind of privacy that most Americans are used to will be extremely limited.
Children may be around constantly, demonstrating their curiosity about you. You will have to adapt to a more public life.
As most communities and organizations have extremely limited resources, providing housing and furnishing is provided at a great sacrifcie. Sometimes there are delays in obtaining housing or furnishings. You might have to stay in temporary accommodations while your permanent housing is being set up.
Although the Peace Corps staff makes every effort to collaborate with communities to see that housing is ready for Volunteers when they arrive at their site, you should be prepared to gratefully accept whatever the community provides, no matter how basic.
Main article: Training in Uganda
Pre-service training will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to integrate into your community and begin to work with your Ugandan counterparts in formal and informal settings. Training provides a friendly and safe environment in which to ask questions and learn about life in Uganda. The 10-week program covers a variety of topics, including language, cross-cultural communication, area studies, development issues, health and personal safety, and technical skills pertinent to your specific assignment. The pre-service training in Uganda is community-based, which means that most of the training sessions take place in a community as similar as possible to actual Volunteer sites.
After your arrival in Uganda, you will spend a few days at a central training facility to recover from jet lag and learn a few basics before moving in with a Ugandan host family in the community chosen to host training. You will live with this family throughout training. This gives you the opportunity to observe and participate in Ugandan culture and to practice your language skills.
Health Care and Safety
Main article: Health care and safety in Uganda
The Peace Corps' highest priority is maintaining the good health and safety of every Volunteer. Peace Corps medical programs emphasize the preventive, rather than the curative, approach to disease. The Peace Corps in Uganda maintains a clinic with two part-time medical officers, who take care of Volunteers' primary healthcare needs. Additional medical services, such as testing and basic treatment, are also available in Uganda. If you become seriously ill, you will be transported either to a medical facility in the region or to the United States.
Diversity and Cross-Cultural Issues
Main article: Diversity and cross-cultural issues in Uganda
In Uganda, as in other Peace Corps host countries, Volunteers' behavior, lifestyle, background, and beliefs are judged in a cultural context very different from their own. Certain personal perspectives or characteristics commonly accepted in the United States may be quite uncommon, unacceptable, or even repressed in Uganda. Outside of Uganda's capital, residents of rural communities have had relatively little direct exposure to other cultures, races, religions, and lifestyles. What people view as typical American behavior or norms may be a misconception, such as the belief that all Americans are rich and have blond hair and blue eyes. The people of Uganda are justly known for their generous hospitality to foreigners; however, members of the community in which you will live may display a range of reactions to cultural differences that you present.
- Possible Issues for Female Volunteers
- Possible Issues for Volunteers of Color
- Possible Issues for Senior Volunteers
- Possible Issues for Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual Volunteers
- Possible Religious Issues for Volunteers
- Possible Issues for Volunteers With Disabilities
Frequently Asked Questions
Main article: FAQs about Peace Corps in Uganda
- How much luggage am I allowed to bring to Uganda?
- What is the electric current in Uganda?
- How much money should I bring?
- When can I take vacation and have people visit me?
- Will my belongings be covered by insurance?
- Do I need an international driver's license?
- What should I bring as gifts for Ugandan friends and my host family?
- Where will my site assignment be when I finish training and how isolated will I be?
- How can my family contact me in an emergency?
- Can I call home from Uganda?
- Should I bring a cellular phone with me?
- Will there be e-mail and Internet access? Should I bring my computer?
Packing List
Main article: Packing list for Uganda
This list has been compiled by Volunteers serving in Uganda and is based on their experience. Use it as an informal guide in making your own list, bearing in mind that an essential item to one person is a waste of space and money to another. There is no perfect list! You obviously cannot bring everything mentioned below, so consider each of the suggestion below and make certain bringing it makes sense to you personally and professionally. If you can't imagine why you would use an item on this list, you probably never will. As you decide what to bring, keep in mind that you have a 80-pound weight limit on baggage. And remember, you can get almost everything you need in Uganda, including made-to-order clothes. Also note that you will be responsible for carrying all of these items through airports, on crowded buses, and through large cities. Luggage should be lightweight but sturdy, lockable, and easy to carry. As mentioned earlier, Ugandans place great emphasis on being well-groomed and appropriately dressed. When it comes to dress, it is best to err on the conservative side. Tight, torn, revealing, and skimpy clothing is unacceptable. Women's skirts should be below the knee, and slips are a must. Most Ugandan women do not wear sleeveless garments or trousers in the workplace. For men, button-down shirts are a must for work; T-shirts are not appropriate as professional wear. Do not bring military- or camouflage-style clothing.
- General Clothing
- For Women
- For Men
- Shoes
- Kitchen
- Miscellaneous
Peace Corps News
Current events relating to Peace Corps are also available by country of service or your home state
The following is automatic RSS feed of Peace Corps news for this country.
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Contributions to the Uganda Country Fund will support Volunteer and community projects that will take place in Uganda. These projects include water and sanitation, agricultural development, and youth programs.
See also
- Volunteers who served in Uganda
- Friends of Uganda
- List of resources for Uganda
- Pre-Departure Checklist
- Inspector General Reports


text: 01-29 For February's observance of Black History Month, NEA/AFT affiliate NYSUT (New York State United Teachers) offers a free poster honoring the NAACP, which was instrumental in winning the 1954 desegregation case, Brown v. Board of Education. NYSUT's poster features a photograph of 6-year-old Ruby Bridges, the first African-American child to attend William Frantz Elementary, and her quote: "Don't follow the path. Go where there is no path and start a trail." More BHM resources. How will your class observe Black History Month? Tell us on the MTA Facebook Fan page.


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This list has been compiled by Volunteers serving in Turkmenistan and is based on their experience. Use it as an informal guide in making your own list, bearing in mind that experience is individual. There is no perfect list! You obviously cannot bring everything we mention, so consider those items that make the most sense to you personally and professionally. You can always have things sent to you at the Peace Corps office (and unlike Volunteers in many Peace Corps countries, you will not be charged customs taxes). As you decide what to bring, keep in mind that you have a 100-pound weight limit on baggage. And remember, you can get almost everything you need in Turkmenistan.
Dress is very important in Turkmenistan. The popular image of a Peace Corps Volunteer in sandals and a T-shirt with a university logo is inappropriate here. Fair or not, people are judged by the way they dress in Turkmenistan, more so than in the United States. Your colleagues will dress as professionals and for you to do otherwise will be considered disrespectful. If you come to work inappropriately dressed, your colleagues and clients (e.g., students or clinic patients) will probably not say anything to you directly but may talk unfavorably about you to others. Following the lead of your co-workers will help you gain acceptance and respect in your community and in your development work. But this does not mean that you need to spend a lot of money on new clothing. Rather, be selective in what you bring, and consider buying some of your professional clothing in Ashgabat. If you plan on this, bring along some extra money in order to do so.
Female Volunteers in Turkmenistan usually wear mid-length to long dresses or skirts at work, though pants may be acceptable in some areas. Tops can be short sleeved, but should be modest. You should probably bring at least one versatile dressy outfit for social events in the capital. Fashionable clothing can be bought in Ashgabat or made by a local dressmaker.
Male Volunteers are expected to wear pressed chinos or dress slacks with a shirt and tie, and shined professional-looking shoes are a must. Consider buying some of your professional clothing in Ashgabat. The quality and style may not be equal to that found in American brands (though several high-quality European manufacturers have opened outlet stores here for excess inventory), but they are the same clothes your local colleagues will be wearing. However, if you are very tall or large, you may not find the sizes you need.
Many types of appliances and electronics are available in Turkmenistan (including reasonably priced blow-dryers, irons, and boom boxes), and buying them locally eliminates the need to bring a voltage converter. Standard batteries of varying quality are also available. Do not bring items of great sentimental or monetary value, such as expensive jewelry, radio transmitters of any kind, or military surplus clothing.
General Clothing
- Mix-and-match clothes for layering, such as solid-color turtlenecks
- Gloves and hat for cold weather
- Sun hat or baseball cap
- Long underwear—silk is lightweight, easy to clean, and warm
- T-shirts (without wording or pictures about controversial issues such as politics, drugs, and sex)
- Two pair of jeans
- Underwear and socks
- Sports and fitness clothing and supplies (there are tennis courts in some cities); for jogging, lightweight pants are better than shorts, which are inappropriate to wear in most places other than a gym; women should bring clothing that is not too tight and does not reveal too much skin
- Bandanas and handkerchiefs
For Men
- Sport jackets or suit (for special occasions)
- Several pairs of nice slacks
- Several shirts with collars
- A few nice sweaters
- Ties
For Women
- Several skirts or dresses with hems ankle-length (fuller is better because you will sit on the floor a lot)
- Several nice blouses and shirts (short-sleeved tops are fine if modest)
- A couple of pairs of nice slacks (which can be worn as professional clothing in some places)
- A shorter skirt or dress for evenings out (but note that Turkmen women rarely wear miniskirts, but in the cities it is acceptable)
- Bras and full and half slips to last two years (preferably cotton)
- Nylons or tights (thicker ones are great for cold weather)
- Pair of jeans
- Most women in the village wear full ankle-length dresses, but you can have those made here very cheaply during your first few months so don't over pack on clothes because most female volunteers go to local dressmakers for their clothing needs.
- Dress shoes—for men, loafers are practical because they can be slipped off easily when entering a home; for women, comfortable, low-heeled pumps are recommended; Volunteers who will be on their feet a lot might consider black sneakers that look like dress shoes
- Sneakers
- Hiking boots and/or walking shoes
- Extra shoelaces
- Sandals such as Tevas or Chocos for the summer heat. Most volunteers wear sandals during the spring and summer months.
Personal Hygiene and Toiletry Items
- Enough deodorant, soap, and other toiletries to last you through pre-service training (many of the brands available in Ashgabat will be familiar to you, but if you require specific brands, you may want to bring more)
- Makeup
- Fragrant powders, body lotions, or perfume (for when showers are scarce)
- Contact lens solutions, which the Peace Corps does not provide, if you wear contacts
- A three-month supply of any prescription medications you take, to last you until the Peace Corps can order them for you (a six-month supply, if possible, is even better as the mail here can be slow)
- Two pairs of eyeglasses, if you wear them (replacements can take a long time to arrive from the United States); consider bringing a repair kit
- Hand sanitizer
- Sunscreen (the Peace Corps provides SPF 15)
- Favorite nutritional supplements (Peace Corps provides multivitamins)
- Tweezers, items for nail care, pumice stone, callus removers, etc.
- Panty liners
You can buy most kitchen supplies in-country, but there are a few items that Volunteers recommend bringing:
- Lots of plastic storage bags (you can pack stuff in them)
- Aluminum foil (limited availability in Ashgabat)
- Peanut butter (but local varieties are available)
- Packaged mixes for sauces, salad dressings, and soft drinks
- Your favorite spices
- Artificial sweetener, if you use it
- French coffee press (instant coffee is readily available, and regular coffee is sometimes available in Ashgabat)
- World map
- Musical instrument(s)
- Sewing kit
- Key chain with mini-flashlight
- Subscriptions to favorite magazines
- Small, inexpensive tool kit
- Laptop
- Small, durable flashlight with extra batteries
- Watch (durable, water-resistant, and inexpensive) with extra batteries
- Sleeping bag with stuff sack (for traveling in cold weather)
- A durable water bottle (e.g., Nalgene)
- Pillowcase
- Laundry bag
- Camera (35 mm compacts or digital cameras are best because they are more inconspicuous during travel). APS film is not available here, but 35 mm can be widely developed and prints and CDs from digital cameras can be made in Ashgabat
- Money belt or holder
- Internal frame backpack or small overnight bag
- Envelopes of various sizes, including padded ones
- U.S. postage stamps for mail carried by people traveling back home
- Duct tape
- Swiss Army knife or Leatherman tool
- Bath towel, hand towel, and washcloth
- American gifts (for all ages; raid your local dollar store)
- Two-year planner
- Good Russian-to-English and English-to-Russian dictionary
- Photos from home (picture sharing is important in Turkmenistan)
- Luggage straps
- Bungee cords
- Games such as playing cards, Uno, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, chess, and Frisbee NOTES


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Can anyone tell me when the 2012 season starts?
Can anyone tell me when the 2012 season starts?
Usually, the car show/practice is the last Saturday in March, and the first race the following week...the first Saturday in April.
Good info to know. The C&R Racing team with driver Willie Milliken will be making several visits down there this racing season. Hope to see all of you then. Good Luck.
Corky Williams
See you there!!! Great news for fans in the area!!!
just make sure yall come on the weekends that im off work and racing i love to see yall run at the view lol
It will be good to see the Williams Team with Wille at the wheel back at Lake View. It could be a good year for Carolina Speedway if everything goes right.
Officially, Carolina Speedway will open March 31st with the open practice and car show. The first race (non-points) the following Saturday, April 7. Awards night October 6.


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text: Well, I just returned to work after staying home 4 months with my daughter. In that time period, she began to sleep 10-12 hours a night. No one ever told me that I should have been pumping during that time, so now that I have returned to work, she's now taking 12 oz during the day and I am only able to pump about 6-7oz. Also, while I was home withe her she only had a bm about every three days, now she's having 3 a day...could I have been under feeding her? At her 2 month doctor appt. she was gaining weight...she looks healthy (chubby). Anyway, talked with lactation consultant here, and she indicated that I needed to wake my baby twice at night to feed and pump every two hours to get an increase in milk. I have been doing this along with taking Fenugreek (sp?) for the past three days with now increase. What else can I do...asked doc for Reglan today and have started taking that too. I just don't want to resort to formula, as I had severe asthma and allergies as a kid. Thoughts, advice, and help please.


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March 13, 2013 —
NARROWSBURG, NY — "Symmetries," an exhibit of paintings and drawings by Ellen Cibula, opens with a reception on Saturday, March 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Delaware Arts Center's Alliance Gallery. The exhibit will run through April 13. In "Symmetries," most of the artist's paintings and drawings are shown in pairs, with the two parts forming a dance.
Cibula got her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in painting from the Art Institute of Chicago, after which she moved to New York City, where her paintings were first shown at Leo Castelli. Her work has been featured in museum shows such as The Structure of Color at the Whitney, Pattern at PS 1 and The Grid at the Philadelphia Museum of Contemporary Art. She now lives and works in Milanville, PA and New York City.
For information, visit www.ArtsAllianceSite.org [1] or call 845/252-7576.


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Most great cities have great libraries. All great cities should. A recent tour of Madison's soon-to-open, renovated from top to bottom, Central Library suggests Madison is about to join that list.
Our editorial board got a sneak peak at the new library – the first not to require hard hats in fact – and we were impressed. It is bright, well-laid out, wired to the max and above as welcoming as your living room, if your living room had a coffee shop, LED-lit displays, an original Aaron Bohrod fresco and a book, periodical, video, and DVD to fit your every whim. Best of all, this new library is welcoming, simply inviting you to sit, read, have a bite to eat, or have a meeting. This is truly a community space and it's a terrific addition to our civic, public spaces.
Dane County is rich with branch libraries that serve the community. But a grand, central library is special. Our hats off to the Library Foundation, Madison Community Foundation, generous donors and other contributors for making this happen. It's a wonderful addition to our city.


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Born to a family that thrived on the paramount footwear industry that ran their native region of Alicante, Spain, J.J. Egido was destined to become an influential shoe designer. The passion was deep in his heart and the ability in his blood. As a boy, Egido spent countless summers in his family's factory, immersing himself in every minute detail of the business from packing boxes to constructing lasts by hand. J.J. had quickly come to play an integral role in the growth of his family's … [Read more...]
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PARIS Transmittal 2013-8: Federal File Match Model Agreement
The Computer Matching Agreement between the Department of Defense, Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and individual State Public Assistance Agencies has been approved. State Public Assistance Agencies may extend for another 18 months, until February 28, 2015 their participation in the PARIS Federal/SPAA computer match by returning a signed copy of the Model Agreement document. To make the signing process as expeditious as possible, we are asking each State to have an authorized representative sign this document and then send back an electronic copy to Tom Miller.
State Public Assistance Agencies are required to submit the new signed form in order to participate in the PARIS Federal/SPAA computer matches. State Public Assistance Agencies with current PARIS Federal/SPAA computer match agreements on file with ACF may participate in the August 9, 2013 match. This new Model Agreement becomes effective for participation in the November 8, 2013 match. The new form template is attached to this transmittal Appendix 1M and can also be downloaded from the PARIS website at www.acf.hhs.gov/paris
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my baby is 7 1/2 months old. We started her on solids at six months. She eats lots of veggies (though isn't interested in fruit), and almost eats more potato than our five year old some meals. We try a little meat from time to time, which she seems to enjoy. But we are mostly doing baby-led weaning (which means giving solids she can feed herself, and is nothing to do with "weaning" from breast milk), so she gets strips of meat, and probably doesn't actually ingest very much at all.
BUT, my baby is also underweight (she's WELL off the bottom of the chart, and has gained less than three pounds since birth). The GP is referring me to a paediatrician, and thinks we're not "getting enough protien into her" (her words).
For the sake of avoiding allergies (which are not strong or frequent, but are present in our extended families), we are not yet giving wheat, dairy, citrus, tomatoes, peanuts or strawberries. But if the poor child is badly undernourished (you wouldn't think so to see her- she's small, but not really skinny, and is alert and very active), then perhaps that is a much more important issue than avoiding food allergies, when there's not much in her famly anyway.
I was wondering whether being able to give her a nice chunk of cheddar cheese every now and then might really help her cause.
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Home List of Titles An ionic liquid-based sorbent for solid phase extraction of trace iron from biological and natural water samples
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- An ionic liquid-based sorbent for solid phase extraction of trace iron from biological and natural water samples
- Author(s)
- Zhang, Lijun; He, Qun; Chang, Xijun; Jiang, Yin; Hu, Xun; Yu, Aimin
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- A new ionic liquid modified silica gel sorbent was prepared from the reaction of active silica gel with N-3-(-3-triethoxysilylepropyl)-3-methylimidazolium chloride ([(TESP)MIm]Cl). This sorbent was exploited as solid phase extractant for separation and preconcentration of metal ions prior to their determination by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). It was found that it can selectively adsorb Fe(Ш). Identification of the surface modification was performed on the basis of FT-IR. Experimental conditions for effective adsorption of trace Fe(Ш) were optimised using both batch and column procedures. At pH 3, Fe(Ш) could be quantitatively adsorbed and completely eluted by using 2 mL of 0.1 mol L−1 of HCl. 150 mL of sample solution was adopted as the maximum sample volume and a high enrichment factor of 75 was obtained. Most common coexisting ions did not interfere with the separation and preconcentration of Fe(Ш) at optimal conditions. The maximum static adsorption capacity of the sorbent was 37.0 mg g−1. The detection limit of the present method was 0.48 µg L−1, and the relative standard deviation (R. S. D.) was lower than 1.7%. The method was successfully applied to the preconcentration of trace Fe(Ш) in biological and natural water samples with satisfactory results.
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- Research centre
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- International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Vol. 92, no. 11 (Sep 2012), pp. 1227-1238
- Publication year
- 2012
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- 0301 Analytical Chemistry; 0399 Other Chemical Sciences; 0502 Environmental Science and Management
- Keyword(s)
- Ionic liquid; Iron; N-3-(-3-triethoxysilylepropyl)-3-methylimidazolium chloride; Silica gel; Solid phase extraction
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- 0306-7319
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This market-leading textbook continues its standard of excellence and innovation built on the solid pedagogical foundation that instructors expect from Adel S. Sedra and Kenneth C. Smith. All material in the fifth edition of Microelectronic Circuits is thoroughly updated to reflect changes in technology-CMOS technology in particular. These technological changes have shaped the book's organization and topical coverage, making it the most current resource available for teaching tomorrow's engineers how to analyze and design electronic circuits.
Features of the Fifth Edition
· Streamlined Organizational Structure: The "must-cover" topics are placed first in each chapter; the more specialized material appears last. The first five chapters, Part I, are organized to form a coherent single-semester introductory course. Similarly, the next five chapters, Part II, present a body of material for a second one-semester course. The final four chapters, Part III, contain significant topics that can be used as enhancements or substitutes for some of the material in earlier chapters as well as resources for project or thesis work.
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Will new city leadership lead to better relationships?
A big shift has been set into motion in the top ranks of La Crosse city government.
Wednesday was Mayor Tim Kabat's first day in office and, on Tuesday night, the city council elected a new council president, Dick Swantz.
"I know that the honeymoon period is going to be relatively short because we've got a lot of things to do," said Kabat.
He said one of his top priorities in his first few weeks in office is forging a better relationship between the mayor's office and the city council.
Kabat's predecessor, Matt Harter, had a rocky relationship with the council, particularly with then-council president Audrey Kader.
"Mayor Harter, you certainly have given it your best. And I'm sure that you are, in a way, relieved. But thank you for your service," said Kader to the outgoing mayor Tuesday night.
Kabat said he's meeting with each council member individually to try to start off those relationships on the right foot.
"With the council and myself, that's 18 people. I mean, we're not going to see eye-to-eye on everything. But I think, again, if you're building those relationships, even when you have differences, you can still work together," said Kabat.
Kabat isn't the only one in city hall with a new job. Council member Dick Swantz beat out Kader in a 12-to-5 vote to become city council president.
"I think it's an indicator of the fact that people are interested in seeing some change," said Kabat.
"I don't want to say it's apples and oranges, but quite frankly from the very beginning, I think there was some adversarial relationships between the council and the mayor, for whatever reason. I'd like to really put those aside and put them to bed forever," said Swantz.
Swantz said he'd like to see the council take on a completely different mindset.
"We need to talk a little bit more about what La Crosse wants to be when it grows up," said Swantz. "We're normally reacting to situations most of the time rather than creating our own future ...If you don't know where you're going, how will you know if you got there?"
Both Swantz and Kabat say neighborhood revitalization is priority number one moving forward.
Kabat is going to announce his plan for his first 100 days in office within the next week.
The new mayor said scheduling "mayor's night out" or "coffee with Kabat" meetings with the public is also high on his list of priorities.
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A Mexican Christmas Miracle by ORaNGe
Started by -ORaNGe-, Dec 20 2012 02:05 PM
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Posted 20 December 2012 - 02:05 PM
For the backstory on this, Juan Caballero is a member of Citrus Connection and is originally from Mexico, well hewent back home and someone duplicated his debit card and cleaned out his bank account. The remaining cash he had was stolen by an adopted family member and he was stuck in Mexico with no money for his return flight home. Only thing I'll say is the part about the wife was just to help the flow and the rhymes *I just rhymed again*.
Now you may ask what happened to Juan this day, infact this has happened in many different ways. He suffered a debit card dupe and was left with no cash, and risked now being thrown right out on his ass. This be not the end of thievery and shame, you see Juan would be had again. A man whom he knew and felt he could trust, looked at his wallet with greed and with lust.
He left this wallet in his pants, only to find, that his money grew wings and decided to fly. This money it flew right out the door, only to leave Juan trapped and poor. He sought something familiar, something nice and something warm, instead he found Mexico who robbed him like a street corner whore. He cried and lamented with no sound advice, he came to his friends whom he thought would be nice.
He asked for a hand, some help when in need. He found someone willing, willing indeed. However this man, he did have a wife, who said "Lend money to a stranger? Not on your life!" So instead he turned to this wonderful team, Citrus Connection who held some esteem.
The conversations went on and on, with the question being, "Should we save Juan?" The options they ranged from A to D, A being save him with the team fund and "Fuck him leave him Mexico", the hilarious D. After much ribbing, poking and making of fun, the decision came to Jason as he handled the funds. The comments from the team ranged from "Well I guess he's cut" all the way to "Tell customs to check in his butt".
After making fun of Juan throughout the night suddenly appeared a charming sight. What happened in Canada they say, Citrus Connection's heart grew 3 sizes that day. Then with the money in the team fund, they decided to save Juan, and even spare his butt. With options on his ticket like including that he had special needs, even something as funny as a vegan meal, mere tofu and seeds.
Instead we welcome Juan back to Canada with open arms, and we hope the invasive searches cause you no harm. As you come back home in the day or the night, we don't really know, considering we booked the red eye flight. It may have stop overs in Houston and Maine, but anything beats Mexican prison rape, but if you'd like it whose to say? When you ask friends for such a righteous save, just remember that until your debt is paid, you shall be Ian Hurst's dirty butt slave.
A Mexican Christmas Miracle, by Josh "ORaNGe" Saumure.
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That was great!
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Posted 20 December 2012 - 03:25 PM
Twas a good story.
and it rhymed so thats always a plus
and it rhymed so thats always a plus
Posted 21 December 2012 - 02:59 AM
Lol. It was funny.
At first I was like,"Wtf is a Mexican doing in Canada?"
At first I was like,"Wtf is a Mexican doing in Canada?"
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Lol. It was funny.
At first I was like,"Wtf is a Mexican doing in Canada?"
same thought.. lol
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The history of North Central's relationship to the church began in 1861 on day one, when A. A. Smith, president of the Evangelical Association's Greensburg Seminary in Ohio, was selected as the College's first president. By 1876, the Union Biblical Institute was preparing ministers on campus. In 1913, the Evangelical Theological Seminary opened on the north side of campus, which today, as North Central's Kiekhofer Hall, represents sacred ground for developing young ministers and housing campus ministry and worship.
After growing up in the farming community of Eyota, MN, Pries came to North Central as a student at the urging of his pastor, the Rev. Dale Wordelman '56. Pries was already thinking about the ministry even though he decided to enroll in math classes. "Becoming a math teacher was my back-up plan—but I had asked Rev. Wordelman what a call to the ministry would feel like," says Pries.
As a student, his faith life was nourished by the Rev. George St. Angelo '43, who was a model for those who wanted to be engaged in social justice and civil rights. "George was definitely a mentor," says Pries, who graduated from Evangelical Theological Seminary (ETS) in 1971. He then received a series of appointments to churches in the Illinois communities of Channahon, Aurora, Cicero and Worth. Along the way, he completed his doctor of ministry at Garrett-ETS, graduating in 1986.
Pries embraced the opportunity to become North Central's chaplain in 1994. "When I was appointed to the position, I was worried that I could never be as gifted as George, who was my chaplain," he says. "But I also thought about how important campus ministry was to me as a student. And I was proud of North Central and I wanted very much to be part of the staff."
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ok so this probably means no more wins for the season, but should be entertaining with the athletes showing what they can do. will robinson drop another 30+ game?
Marbury strained the patella tendon in his left knee during the first half of the Philadelphia 76ers' 117-112 victory and spent the second half on the bench in his suit. He watched Allen Iverson turn in his best performance at the Garden in years, scoring 47 points for Philly while Chris Webber added 34.
Marbury will have an MRI today, and with only 11 games remaining, there is a chance that Marbury - who in recent years has been bothered by knee tendinitis - will be shut down for the season.
"Let's see what happens with the MRI and go from there," Larry Brown said after his team fell to 19-51. "We're not going to do anything foolish."
If Marbury's season is over, speculation about his future will begin in earnest. Earlier yesterday, Brown admitted that moving Marbury to shooting guard could be beneficial to both the Knicks and Marbury.
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This could have been the last game for Marbury in a Knicks jersey
ok so this probably means no more wins for the season, but should be entertaining with the athletes showing what they can do. will robinson drop another 30+ game?
he did a wonderfull job after being pretty much on the bench after the allstar break.. and marbury played just a few minutes.
It is now time to play these 2 rookies to the max.. there's nothing to lose
well we got 19 wins with him in the lineup (ofcourse he was injuired for a few games)... so how much worse can the team get with him out of the lineup??Originally Posted by ny3nyk
Marbury ain t going no where. Lets just win our 20th game tonite hopefully
The good news is that nothing serious happened to steph, just a strained left patella tendon and no structural damage. However, it is still not certain if he will be returning to any of the 11 games left
Best news 4 the NYK so far this season!!


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