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I want to know if we are weaning . . . Please correct me if I'm wrong about terminology here, but I am calling BFing when a baby actually drinks BMilk and nursing when they are suckling for comfort.
As of Oct. 19 we have been BFing for one year. I've been BFing on demand the entire time. She finally began sleeping through the night in early Sept., so she hasn't demanded it from 8pm-6am in about 7 weeks. There have been a few nights where she needed comforting due to teething where I brought her into the bed with me and let her nurse until she fell back asleep.
I decided long ago to do child-led. She is only demanding true BFing 2-3 times a day now. In the morning upon first waking up, which is usually around 6-6:30am, she truly BFeeds, taking a big meal of milk. At night she nurses, but I'm pretty sure she's only taking a little milk right at first, for maybe a minute, but continues to suckle for comfort until she falls asleep. Sometimes she wants to BF at her midday naptime which is around noon, and sometimes she only nurses.
Also, I am experiencing some weird emotional stuff. I'm getting tired very easily even though I haven't been sleep derived in weeks. My eagerness to do things I usually like to do has vanished. I'm experiencing ridiculous memory loss and not connecting the dots mentally the way a normal person does. I am feeling skittish, worried, on pins and needles. Maybe hormones are off the chart?
I'm not typical in that I am not sad about weaning per se. I have times when I know there will never be another time like this, where my daughter and I are such a symbiotic unit, where we are so interdependent in the healthiest of ways, the most positive, nurturing of ways. I get wistful about it, teary a little, but I am one who moves on quickly and I am sure we will find new ways of being close. Point being, that I don't think the emotional stuff is grief over the end of BFing. But I do think it's hormonal. anyway this is getting longwinded . . . any thoughts? are we beginning to wean? what should I be on the lookout for? thanks.


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For Immediate Release
May 18, 2006
The Illinois State Board of Education is sponsoring the
state's first Summit conference for members of Bilingual
Parent Advisory Councils and for other parents of students
in bilingual programs. The conference is set for Saturday,
May 20, 2006 at the Oak Brook Marriott.
Topics at the conference include educational services
in bilingual and English as a Second Language; how parents
can support their children outside of school; how to communicate
and work with school boards.
State Superintendent of Education Randy Dunn will provide
the welcome at the conference. Illinois State Board of
Education Chairman Jesse Ruiz is also scheduled to participate.
Speakers include Dr. Lily Wong Fillmore and State Senator
Miguel Del Valle.
"The event is a win-win for both parents and districts.
It provides parents the kind of basic knowledge foundation
– governance of school districts, programs and services,
best practices for programs. – that they can build
on and therefore, serve as better resources for their
districts. For districts, it is a benefit to have knowledgeable
parents who can make informed decisions and recommendations,"
Ruiz said.
Districts that receive state money for Transitional Bilingual
Education (TBE) programs are required to have a Parent
Advisory Council (PAC) that meets four times a year. The
summit covers many topics that should suggest the kinds
of topics PACs and districts can focus on during the school
The event is expected to begin a networking process for
a population that may not have developed connections with
other parents in similar situations.
More than 70 public school districts from across the
state will be represented, along with more than 400 participants
registered (parents and administrators).
Most bilingual students have Spanish-speaking backgrounds;
only a handful indicated Arabic, Polish or "other"
(no indication on what "other" language is
spoken.) Statewide, 80% of Limited English Proficiency
students are of Spanish background.
In FY05, 156,350 LEP students were reported as receiving
services in local districts.
About Dr. Lily Wong Filmore
Wong Fillmore, a strong proponent of bilingual education,
was a professor in the Department of Language and Literacy,
Society, and Culture in the Graduate School of Education
at the University of California, Berkeley, until her retirement
in 2004.
Throughout her 30-year career, Wong Fillmore studied
the education of minority students and the socialization
of children for learning across cultures. She has authored
numerous articles on the subject, and in the 1960s and
1970s, Wong Fillmore was instrumental in designing early-education
bilingual programs for Santa Clara County.
Even after her retirement from teaching, Wong Fillmore's
activism and scholarship continue. She is currently engaged
in researching and revitalizing native languages in the
United States among Indian tribes.
About State Senator Miguel de Valle
Miguel del Valle, D-Chicago, has served as a full-time
state senator since 1987. The 2nd senate district is an
ethnically diverse area that includes West Town, Humboldt
Park, Logan Square, Hermosa and Belmont/Cragin. It also
includes portions of Portage Park, Dunning, Montclare,
and Austin.
Senator del Valle was born in Puerto Rico and grew up
in the West Town and Humboldt Park areas. He is married
and has four children. He graduated from Tuley High School
(now Roberto Clemente) in 1969 and went on to Northeastern
Illinois University where he received a B.A. and M.A.
in education and guidance.
Senator del Valle is the first Latino to serve as Assistant
Majority Leader in the Senate.
More information about the conference can be found at
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Jones proudly carried the school's flag as he has so often in the past.
At the beginning, at halftime and after each touchdown, Jones would carry this flag onto the field or across the sidelines during football games.
Earlier this year, he was presented with a full-size flag with the signatures of the football players as the school rallied around this beloved teacher diagnosed with cancer.
Family and friends remain hopeful that medication and treatment will shrink the lesions.
Jones was also one of two honorees of the JHS Bell Award, presented by the students to two of their most inspiring and deserving teachers each year for all their work with the graduates through out their high school careers.
The procession he led Friday was the culmination of 12 years of hard work for these graduates.
Lloyd Sutherland, the school's valedictorian, reminded his fellow classmates that, while they have experienced a great deal already, life has just begun for them.
"We have suffered the loss of friends, won the dress code battle, mostly," he said during his speech. "Our time here has been fun, but it is only the beginning.
"From this point on, our true voyage begins as we push off for shores unknown, across the sea of life."
Sutherland encouraged all there that evening never to give up.
"Every time we overcome a challenge, we will become stronger and obtain the charge to face our destinies," he said.
"We will face these storms head-on with all our strength and we will be rewarded when we pass through to the calm on the other side."
No matter the obstacle, no matter the challenger, Sutherland said, they as students have been taught the lessons that will guide them their rest of their lives.
"Life is a long, winding path with many twists and turns," he said. "Along the way, there are numerous forks in the road – each leading in a new direction, with many possibilities ahead."
Matthew Dakota Del Bosque, salutatorian, reminded his classmates that the moment so many of them have been waiting for has finally come.
"In these last 12 years, I'm sure everybody has said, 'I can't wait to grow up' or 'I can't wait to leave Beeville,'" Del Bosque said. "Well, in a couple of hours, we are going to be able to do that.
"We can go as far away as we want.
"This seems like a great idea at the moment, but in a couple of weeks of a new life without mom and dad or your best friends, Beeville might not have seemed as bad as we made it out to be."
He, like Sutherland, encouraged them all to pursue their dreams with a desire to improve their lives.
"I believe we have so much untapped potential, and I hope we all give ourselves the chance to reach this by following our dreams," Del Bosque said. "It doesn't matter what you want to be, a doctor, a lawyer or a welder.
"Go out and give it your best shot.
"If you succeed, you will be happy you took a chance, and if you don't, you will gain experience and know what you need to work on to get better."
He called on all the graduates to be the leaders they were trained to be.
"Today, we live in a world of followers," he said. "I challenge everybody to stand up and be a leader and control our own lives."
Jason Collins is the editor at the Bee-Picayune and can be reached at 358-2550, ext. 121, or at email@example.com.


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Filings shed light on star trader's contribution to Brevan Howard
Former Brevan Howard Asset Management star trader Chris Rokos, who is contesting a non-compete restriction with the hedge fund, twice made more than $1 billion in trading profits in a single year, according to court filings.
Rokos, a Brevan co-founder who resigned in 2012, claims in the filings that a five-year restriction on him launching a new fund is "contrary to the public interest".
The documents, part of a case in the Royal Court of Jersey against Brevan Howard (Jersey) LP, are a rare look into the secretive workings of one of the world's biggest hedge fund firms.
Filings made public by the court Tuesday show that Rokos made $1.27 billion — or 30% of the flagship Master fund's profits — in 2011.
They also show he made $1.11 billion in 2007 — equivalent to 27% of the fund's total profits that year. In 2009, Rokos scored $933 million of profits for the fund.
But in 2012, Rokos lost $383 million for the year before he resigned from Brevan.
Representatives for Rokos and Brevan both declined to comment.
Rokos is now running a family office in London's upmarket Mayfair district. He still receives a share of profits from Brevan, but claims that restrictions on him launching a hedge fund are unenforceable and "unreasonably harsh," and imposed on him when he was at a "commercial or negotiating disadvantage."
Rokos's suit says that the restrictions mean the public will be "deprived" of his "skills and hard work" for more than five years.
In a response filed earlier this month, Brevan says that Rokos is trying to avoid obligations that "no longer fit in with his current wishes, yet he still seeks to retain all financial benefits conferred on him".
Brevan manages around $37 billion and its flagship $26 billion Master fund has made money in every full calendar year since it was launched, including large gains during the credit crisis.
But, like many macro funds, it has struggled this year. It lost money in each of the first six months of the year and is down 3.7% this year to the end of July.
Brevan has more than halved risk levels in the fund this year and has moved back toward interest rate trading, The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this month.
Details of Rokos's legal case against Brevan were earlier reported by the Financial Times.
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I was wanting to hear how fenugreek has worked for someone. I am considering using it but want to know about other's personal experiences. Please let me know what you thought.
I was wanting to hear how fenugreek has worked for someone. I am considering using it but want to know about other's personal experiences. Please let me know what you thought.
Hi there! Perhaps this isn't quite to your point, but I took fenugreek and the prolactin-enhancing drug Reglan together and had a very good experience with increased milk production. (Aggressive pumping helped, too.) The only side-effect I had was the curious "maple" smell that eating a lot of fenugreek produces. At the very least, I would say that fenugreek does no harm, and may do some good.
It worked for me. I had low milk supply, so I took fenugreek for two weeks. It increase my supply by about 1-2 ounces. It is definetly wouldn't hurt to give it a try.
Mommy to three amazing little ones...Noah {4/12/06}, Leah {3/21/08}, and Isaac {6/18/10}. Loving every moment!
Yes, absolutely. I've been using fenugreek for two months now and it helps. I have been training for a half-marathon for a couple of months now and I notice my milk supply was getting low. I do not know if running has anything to do with it but it was getting low. I took mother milk plus with fenugreek for two weeks. Amazing, back to normal. Now, I only take fenugreek 3x's a day and we are healthy. Yes, there is a maple smell in your urine and when you sweat but no one notices.
Fenugreek definitely helps. I, too, took it with Reglan (and Blessed Thistle) and it helped a lot. Now I'm just on Fenugreek and I'll probably continue to take it for a while... I'm a little scared to stop.
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Daytona Cubs Stats and Standings Through 4/15/2012
Daytona is struggling, currently sitting in lst place in the FSL North, full stats after the jump.
Daytona is struggling, currently sitting in lst place in the FSL North, full stats after the jump.
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Resistance 3 "Boat Level" Reveal Impressions -- Into the Misty Heart of DarknessBy Jake Gaskill - Posted Mar 30, 2011
A grizzled elderly gentleman walks ahead of us down a dirt road lined with dead trees, urging us to follow. We make our way to the banks of a river where a dirty, dilapidated, but functioning, boat rocks amid flotsam in the hazy morning light. Joseph Capelli and his bearded, slightly German-sounding pal board the boat. Joe takes a seat and gazes thoughtfully at what appears to be a baby's glove or sock that he's holding in his hand. Out of context, it's impossible to say what the story behind the gothic souvenir might be, but that makes it even more gut wrenching as countless horrific scenarios play out in your head involving what might have led to that sock being left behind. The boat roars to life, shaking us out of our contemplation, and starts moving away from shore and into the thick mist that prevents us from seeing more than 40 yards in any direction and creates a solid white wall on the horizon. Our boat slowly pushes into this eerily quiet and haunting world before us as we begin the first leg of our daunting and sure-to-be brutal trek up the Mississippi river from Missouri to New York City.
And so too opens the first portion of the simply titled "boat level" from Resistance 3 that Insomniac Games demoed live for the first time at its third annual community day in Los Angeles this week. This particular sequence finds Joe Capelli and an unidentified companion, both of whom just recently escaped a massive showdown with the invading Chimera in the town of Haven, Oklahoma, which we played through in our previous hands-on preview, and managed to travel quite a distance in order to secure transport and start their journey up the Mississippi on their way to St. Louis. You can actually see quite a few choice gameplay portions of this level in the first Resistance 3 gameplay trailer released a while back:
The first thing you notice when the boat starts to move (it's on rails, by the way) is the general sense of subdued horror that surrounds you, due largely to the imposing mist covering the entire landscape. Resistance 3's creative director Marcus Smith explained during a Q&A following the demo that the team relied heavily on Apocalypse Now and The Road for inspiration, and it can be felt from the opening moments of the level. As you'd expect too, what with all the mist around, Stephen King's The Mist also heavily influenced the tone and design of this entire section, especially when you stumble across the utterly massive kraken corpse that lies draped across the bridge that it collapsed onto however long ago in an obviously epic showdown.
But what's especially striking about this sequence (which doesn't include any combat for the first 10 minutes or so) is how the setting tells you just enough about what happened to the fictional town of Wrightsburg, Missouri that the living nightmare that lead to the town's flooding and destruction at the hands of the Chimera is instantly clear but also perfectly enigmatic. For instance, early on, a crumbled mass of bleachers appears through the haze, and in the distance, you can just make out the outline of what looks like a football stadium. Just as you make this connection, you pass by a rusty scoreboard, confirming your realization that you are floating through what was once a high-school/college football field.
As you move deeper into the town, you encounter dozens and dozens of these little details that all tell their own story and perfectly paint the overall narrative of this washed out town. Moving into the downtown area, a motel passes by on our left. One of the submerged cars in the parking lot has a Christmas tree tied to its roof, driving home one of the most devastating elements of this town's destruction: it all occurred around the holidays (i.e. the happiest time of the year). Just as we start to wonder why we haven't been attacked by anything yet, the camera whip pans to the doorway of one of the destroyed hotel rooms, as a mutated hand curls around the doorframe and a beastly Chimera comes into view. When we jump back to the boat, we can see that the hotel has now been overrun with Chimeran grims, and the sight of it made the audience in attendance at the demo let out a collective gasp as they realized the hell that we just floated into.
In an instant, the enemies are flying through the air and landing on the boat. We use our newly acquired Rossmore shotgun with incendiary shells to blast them to fiery bits as we clear the deck. Further on in the level, we encounter some other familiar enemies in leapers and patrol drones, with the leapers providing some of the most intense encounters of the entire demo, as they fly from the rooftops of flooded homes and structures onto your boat with frightening fluidity. The level also includes an utterly spectacular encounter with a mountain-sized mech known as the Goliath, which you see hazy glimpses of through the early portions of the level, but come face to face with as you link up with the Mississippi river proper.
We move our boat underneath a nearby bridge in the hopes of avoiding detection as the lumbering behemoth's massive legs plunge into the river with each terrifying step in our direction. One step comes down on a second bridge up ahead, breaking its steel and concrete like twigs underfoot. As the beast passes by overhead, the bridge above buckles under its weight and collapses towards us, but stops just before burying us in a watery grave.
Just when we think we're in the clear, we're spotted and a frantic escape sequence ensues with drones and Chimera closing in all around us. A missile sails through the air and hits the back of the boat, turning it into a smoky splintered mess. And just when things couldn't get any worse, a second Goliath appears in the mist to our left. A few seconds later, another batch of missiles collides with the boat, catapulting us into the water, and bringing the demo to an exhilarating end.
Of all the games Resistance 3 has reminded me of in the couple demos we've seen of it, this was the first time Half-Life 2 came to mind in full force, and it was at the forefront of my mind for the duration of the demo. It felt like a spiritual amalgamation of the Water Hazard level from HL2 and the White Forest from HL2: Episode 2 with The Mist thrown in for moody flavoring. If that sounds like a combination that you can get behind, join me in painfully counting down the days between now and September when the game hits store shelves.
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"We came out and played well for five innings, but we need to score more runs. We will work hard and continue to compete and improve in practice and in games," said head coach Jose Flores.
The Beeville girls scored a single run in the bottom of the first to grab an early 1-0 lead over the Warriors. The visitors tied it up with a run of their own in the second and then took the lead with two more runs in the third.
Beeville pushed across another run in the third to edge closer at 3-2. It would stay that way until the top of the fifth when the Lady Warriors plated two runs for a 5-2 advantage.
Three Victoria runs in the top of the sixth and three more in the seventh put the game out of the Lady Trojans' reach and made the final score 11-2.
The West scoring was helped by seven Beeville errors on the night. The Lady Trojans picked up five hits against the Warriors as Rebecca De Los Santos, Eddika Ortega, Lynn Puente, Theresa Amador and Brianna Gobel stroked base hits for the hosts. De Los Santos had one RBI as did Puente. Ortega and Gobel scored for JHS.
The loss leaves the Lady Trojans at 1-7 in district play with four games remaining as of Monday.
The Lady Trojans were in Victoria on Tuesday night to meet the East Lady Titans. On Friday evening, the Beeville girls will host the Port Lavaca Sandies.


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Police agencies and judges solemnly declare that ignorance of the law is no excuse. This is almost laughably wrong and untrue. It's not funny because countless people have been convicted of breaking laws they did not know existed.
There is no uniformity of laws between states, much less between counties and municipalities. There is a plethora of laws – tens of thousands. No one can reasonably be expected to know all of the, The assertion that it is a citizen's duty to know the laws before they do something is a cruel joke, except no one is laughing. It is utterly absurd.
Lives have been destroyed because of this. I'll not cite examples, but trust me, there are many.
Our elected officials call themselves lawmakers, and therein lies the problem. Every time something unfortunate happens, they rush out to create new laws. There are already far too many laws and regulations.
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Paul Wong
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Paul's gaming experience began some forty years ago on the other side of the world, in Macao. Over 30 years ago, he moved to the U.S. and worked at various positions in the gaming industry, including as a casino host.
For nearly 10 years, Paul worked as a regional executive, arranging gaming trips to some of the finest resorts in Nevada for customers all over northern California. His regional customer knowledge and strong affiliation with and understanding of the Asian market landed him at the Peppermill as Director of Asian Marketing since 1999.
Paul also holds the distinct honor of Goodwill Ambassador to Hong Kong for the City of Reno.
Virender Bali
Director of Player DevelopmentMORE
After finishing his Business Administration degree in India, Bali set his sights on the U.S. and came to America in 1988. Within the same year, he joined the gaming industry here in Reno, becoming an executive casino host in 1989 and it's safe to say he has never looked back!
Twenty years of experience has allowed Bali to hone his craft - providing the best service possible for his guests. In fact, Bali will tell you that he is passionate about working for the number one property in Northern Nevada as well as ensuring his guests' comfort and enjoyment while here at the Peppermill, and leaves no detail unattended.
Family is very important to Bali, and when he is not tending to his Peppermill "family" of guests, he makes it a point to spend quality time with his wife and children at home.
Kevin Brantner
Director of Player DevelopmentMORE
Kevin was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, where he also began his career in the hotel business in 1991.
In 1997, he decided to make the move to Reno and continued his career in the same industry at Silver Legacy in their card center and VIP room. About a year later, the Peppermill welcomed Kevin with open arms and gave him a position as a VIP agent. In February of 2000, he was promoted to Executive Casino Host and still continued to climb the ladder of success reaching his current position as Director of Player Development.
He enjoys sports, poker, gambling and travelling with family. Of course, there is little time for that when coaching his two sons' sports teams takes precedent. He also loves to beat his friends in Fantasy Football.
Jerry Daane
Director of Player DevelopmentMORE
Hailing from Sturgis, South Dakota, Jerry headed west and cut his teeth in the casino business, working for many years at Harrah's. He started as a dealer, then boxman and from there, as floor man, proceeding to pit administrator, and then acting Pit Manager.
In 1984, while working for Harrah's, Jerry saw a need, and through his own effort and determination to develop relationships and exceed the expectations of his casino guests, he "founded" the position of casino host. Since 1993, Jerry has been with the Peppermill, still hard at work maintaining old relationships and fostering new ones.
In his time off, Jerry's hobbies include hunting, golf, fishing, and sporting clays with his wife.
Preston Davis
Director of Player DevelopmentMORE
One summer many years ago, a UNR college student took a job in the gaming business. Today we warmly refer to him as a host with the most.
Preston's long-time affiliation with the Peppermill since 1986 has garnered him a deep insight and wisdom into the casino industry as well as what is important to his guests. His easy-going style personifies what guests love and has allowed Preston to build not just relationships, but true friendships as well.
If you ask Preston, he'll tell you that the Peppermill has been very good to him and is certainly the number one resort, and we couldn't agree with him more!
Gary Yasumoto
Director of Player DevelopmentMORE
Born and raised in Sunnyvale, California, Gary was always taken on family vacations to the Northern Nevada area. Even as a little kid he thought this area was the best area in the entire world. Now that he has lived here for a couple of decades he has proved himself correct!
For almost twenty years he had worked for Harrah's and Harvey's Lake Tahoe. He started out carrying change which he calls "the most humbling experience of my life". He moved into Slots Management with Harrah's and decided to leave after 7 years for greener pastures at Harveys. Gary continued with Slot Management until promoted to an Executive Casino Host in 1999. He decided to leave Lake Tahoe as a Senior Executive Casino Host and take on new endeavors here at the beautiful Peppermill in Reno.
His hobbies are sports and gaming. Some call him a sports "junkie". He loves to golf but thinks he could stand a few lessons. His golf buddies have given him the nickname "sand bagger." He also loves spending time with his family and friends. He currently resides in Carson City with his beautiful wife Sylvia and she definitely deserves a medal putting up with him! Gary is a proud father of two grown daughters and rests well knowing they are now taken care of by the great men they have found.
Chris Bak
Executive Casino HostMORE
Chris has worked in the casino business for many years and has been a member of the Peppermill team since 1999. Her warm smile and energy radiates to everyone and everything she does - whether it's making sure her guests have the best time at a New Year's party or showing her Steelers colors at the Super Party Bash, you can count on Chris to make it memorable!
Chris enjoys sports (her favorite team is the Steelers), gets away to Puerto Vallarta twice a year, and takes advantage of the warm summer weather here in Reno. She also spends her time outdoors target shooting, camping, riding motorcycles and working in her garden.
Doug McIver
Executive Casino HostMORE
Doug was raised in southern California and graduated with a degree in History from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He headed north and began his gaming career in 1986 at Harveys Lake Tahoe in the casino marketing office, progressing to executive casino host and eventually, assistant general manager.
In 1996, Doug opened and ran Harveys' regional marketing office in Sacramento until 1999. Two years later, he joined the Peppermill, working to create exciting and memorable stays for his many guests.
Father of three young men James, Robert and Richard and is married to British wife, Hyacinth, Doug enjoys traveling, golf, movies, and of course, the Green Bay Packers!
Matt Niedzwieki
Executive Casino HostMORE
You might say that Matt is lucky in love - love of the casino industry that is! Born in Poland, Matt came to Reno in 1999 for what was to be a one-time experience working in the casino business. He loved it so much, that one time just wasn't enough and he returned three additional times!
Matt's dedication to his valued guests and the work he loves is exemplified in everything he does and since 2005, he's been giving it his all here at the Peppermill.
Matt revels in the sporting life when he can and spends his free time fly fishing, trekking through the mountains, camping and traveling to remote areas. He counts his flight in a Mustang P-51 as one of his most exciting adventures to date!
Maggie Scott
Director of Player DevelopmentMORE
One of seven children, Maggie is no stranger to the concept of helping others! She began her casino career in 1979 in the beverage department and from there, made her way into the world of gaming; becoming a craps and blackjack dealer and eventually a pit floor supervisor.
Her understanding and skill on the gaming floor coupled with her easy way with guests provided a natural affinity toward casino hosting and in 1996, Maggie found her niche as an executive casino host. She has been an integral member of the host team here at the Peppermill since 2005.
Away from the Peppermill, Maggie "relaxes" each morning with a six-mile walk. She shares her life with husband of 35 years, Mike, son Michael, and their two Norwich Terriers, Miles and Ella.
Meely Choi
Director of Asian Player DevelopmentMORE
Meely was born and raised in Hong Kong, then moved to San Francisco where she lived for 6 years. She speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, and English.
Meely began her casino career here at the Peppermill working in Asian Casino Marketing. She provides wonderful guest service, and strives to make every guest stay enjoyable.
Jami Reilly
Executive Casino HostMORE
Native Nevadan Jami Reilly specializes in bringing an energetic personality to work each day. Her philosophy is "Life is too short to be in a bad mood" She enjoys providing outstanding customer service to each and every person. An avid outdoor enthusiast, Jami enjoys warm weather, golfing, camping, and spending time with her family and husband, Shawn. Jami has been with the Peppermill since 2007, previously working in special events and entertainment and continues to climb the ladder as a Executive Casino Host.
Stephen Ascuaga
Corporate Director of Business DevelopmentMORE
Jon Snyder
Executive Casino HostMORE
Born and raised in the Battle Born State, Jon moved to Reno in 1991. Utilizing his background in construction, he landed a job in the facilities department at a local casino property.
When the opportunity presented itself, Jon moved up to non-food purchasing, then to the gaming floor and soon after, Casino Marketing and VIP Services. He earned a degree in Business Management along the way.
With 25 years of experience in the gaming industry at a single property, Jon's focus for the past 20 years has been in player development. He loves building relationships with his guests and always goes above and beyond to ensure their visits are fun and memorable.
Jon is a dedicated father to three grown children and "Papa" to his precious granddaughter, Ella Jane. In his free time, he enjoys reading a good book, working in his yard and spending quality time with family.
Kurtis Tan
Asian Business Development ManagerMORE
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Kurtis graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a bachelor's degree in Marketing. He has been with the Peppermill since 2009 and sees the resort as a second home. Kurtis's dedication, passion and adaptability have allowed him to work in various departments before landing his current position in Asian Business Development.
Kurtis feels that the happiness of his guests is his responsibility and strives to exceed the guests' expectations using his years of experience and knowledge at the resort.
He is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English.


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Interesting format that I'd love to read your comments about. A roundtable where the candidates sat down, addressed videos of the candidates at previous campaign events, and even had the opportunity to ask each other questions.
Who do you think won the debate? Check back often for updated polls, reaction to the debate, and full video of the debate when it becomes available.
UPDATE by Jayde – We know Romney supporters are anxious to see video of the debate, so until we find one video of the entire debate, we're posting the debate in 10 parts:
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To read a transcript of the debate click here.
UPDATE from the Washington Post (The debate was held at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire):
* Mitt Romney: We expected Romney to shine in this economic-focused debate and shine he did. Romney was knowledgeable and detailed — as expected — but also relaxed to the point where he let a little bit of his personality show. Romney's biggest hurdle in this race is that he strikes lots of people as inauthentic and awkward. Not only was the head and shoulders above the other candidates on stage when it came to looking presidential, Romney also showcased his human side. His best debate in a string of very solid performances.
Also, The Page by Mark Halperin grades the debate:
UPDATE by Jayde
Mitt Romney's performance leaves others on the sidelines in GOP debate
In a debate which was dominated by the economy and short on policy detail, Romney's main rival Rick Perry failed to deliver.
Former governor Mitt Romney consolidated his front-runner status on Tuesday night in the Republican presidential race, overshadowing his rivals in the latest debate which was dominated by the country's faltering economy.
His main rival, the Texas governor Rick Perry, needed a strong performance after seeing his poll ratings drop sharply, the result of doing badly in the previous two debates. But he again failed to deliver.
Republican strategists were scathing about Perry's inability to mount a comeback, and his lack of fire. The veteran Alex Castellanos said Perry's team had complained that he had been tired in the last debate because he had had to stand for so long. This time, he had been sitting down, but was still lacklustre.
"Next time he is going to have to get a mattress," Castellanos said on CNN of the Texas governor's sleepy performance.
In a debate short on policy detail, Romney, emerged as the most fluent and most at ease[…]
Romney's success in the debate came only hours after he secured the much-prized endorsement of the New Jersey govenor Chris Christie, who last week announced he would not be joining the race.
GOP12 from The Hill only passed out 1 A grade and it went to Gov. Romney.
He didn't just run circles around everyone. He ran squares and isosceles triangles. He can talk forever on economic issues; whereas, Rick Perry's answer for everything is just two words — "energy independence", which means that, at least, he can't literally be accused of one-word answers.
Romney was that rarest of phenomenons last night. He was placed in an environment that perfectly suited him, and was close to perfect in it.
Everyone lowers expectations for debates. Romney neither lowered nor raised them before last night's seated scrum. He just went in and showed his economic chops without showing off.
It's exactly why Democrats fear him the most. Right now, he's running about evenly with Barack Obama in national polls, but that's before debates or any significant exposure before the nation. You put him in a debate, with a bad economy and Barack Obama on the other side, and even Mesopotamia would prefer taking its chances against Alexander the Great.
It's been said before, but above all, he exudes competence, which is what voters want. Instead of putting on ideology on and then trying to fit his conclusions around it, he seems to find conclusions and then use his ideology to explain them.
In short, it would be very difficult for the Obama campaign to demonize him as a dangerous ideologue, which is exactly what they'll try to do to any Republican nominee, including Romney.


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The 2016 Toys for Tots registration will kick-off on October 17, 2016 and run through December 13, 2016. Below is a list of the registration dates, times, and locations, as well as the necessary documentation needed to register.
Registration Hours: 9:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.
Registration Dates/Locations:
Monday, October 17, 2016
Barelas Community Ctr. 801 Barelas Rd SW, 87102
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Alamosa Community Ctr. 6900 Gonzales Rd SW, 87121
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Los Griegos HSSC-1231 Candelaria Rd. NW, 87107
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Cesar Chavez Community Ctr. 7505 Kathryn Ave. SE, 87108
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Barelas Community Ctr. 801 Barelas Rd SW, 87102
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Alamosa Community Ctr. 6900 Gonzales Rd SW, 87121
Friday, December 9, 2016
Los Griegos HSSC-1231 Candelaria Rd. NW, 87107
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Cesar Chavez Community Ctr. 7505 Kathryn Ave. SE, 87108
Documents Required to register — No Exceptions
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- Birth Certificate/Proof of Birth—Children (6 months-10 years old)
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For further information, or specific program eligibility requirements, please speak with a Program Specialist at the Center nearest to you.
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(This is the bottom half.) First, I drew out a rough design–mainly the lines of the "sun" shape–with chalk, but pretty much winged it as I went along. Then I spread a thin layer of mortar in patches of about 2 x 2 feet and pushed in my mosaic pieces, then made another patch, and so on. When I was done, four large men carried it to the back. Yes, it weighed a ton, or more! Just so you know, I do not claim to be a "mosaic artist," and this was my first effort of any scale.
and my husband. I don't know what we will do if we ever move!!
This book has wonderful ideas for outdoor showers!
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The Outdoor Shower: Creative design ideas for backyard living, from the functional to the fantastic
12 Responses to My DIY Outdoor Mosaic Shower
Carey Brown Strombotne says:
Mosaic is art. It's up to each individual to express in their own way, and you've done that beautifully! Well done!
Carey Brown Strombotne says:
Mosaic is art. It's up to each individual to express in their own way, and you've done that beautifully! Well done!
Desert Dweller says:
Well done! Your tile shower works well for its context against the plane of stucco, just as well as the other did in its different context.
Desert Dweller says:
Well done! Your tile shower works well for its context against the plane of stucco, just as well as the other did in its different context.
Deviant Deziner, aka Michelle says:
I absolutely love it !
Deviant Deziner, aka Michelle says:
I absolutely love it !
Denise says:
I'm taking notes — this is fabulous!
The Whimsical Gardener says:
Beautiful Janine! I've worked in mosaic for quite a few years and can appreciate what a huge undertaking a project of this size was for you. The personal touches are so sweet and the family tiles made by your daughter are priceless…If you ever move, the shower has to go with you!
Jolino says:
Hi!, Jolino Beserra here. I wanted to congratulate you on completing such a terrific mosaic. Bravo!! You underestimate your abilities. Your daughter's ceramic heads are wonderful. That's the part that I love best. It transforms your piece like nothing else can. Also, pushing the tile bits and shells directly into the mortar is a very legitimate technique. I teach a class in "Putty Pot" portraits. Personal objects of every sort are pushed directly into window putty slathered on bottles, tea pots, jugs one section at a time. The putty can be tinted to look antique or metallic and grouting is completely eliminated. It can take days and days for me to grout a piece. It's like an excavation! Thanks again for writing about my mosaics. Artfully Yours.
joanne says:
I just discovered your project while searching for 'help' before jumping into doing mosaic on our bathroom counter, and yours is inspirational! I love swirls too, and have saved my daughter's small works of art as you did. Now I feel like I can do this! Your shower is art, and I love it! Thank you for the detailed step by step and for taking the overwhelming-ness out of it! Here I go…..!
Patti says:
Janine I am now inspired to take on the project I was researching when I found yours. I love that you used the different size objects and it confirms my thoughts of doing the same. I want it to be random placement yet have a definite pattern. I have done a project for my wine room before and it was very specific in the design. It took me a long time to get each piece in the right spot. My new project will hang across our pavillion. Thanks for the inspiration.
Jenna says:
I love this! It's beautiful from a distance, and absolutely incredible close up. The detail!
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Vt Catholics ponder transition
The announcement by Pope Benedict XVI early Monday that he will step down at the end of the month came as a shock to many Catholics in Vermont.
At Our Lady of Seven Dolors in Fair Haven, the Rev. James Lawrence said he was as surprised as everyone else.
It caught a lot of people off guard, but it sounds very reasonable, Lawrence said. His Holiness is 85 years old. ... CBS has a Vatican reporter who said he saw His Holiness recently and said he looked very fragile.
Robert Lukeaskiewicz, dean of students at the College of St. Joseph in Rutland, said that although he knows church history, for a moment he thought the news was a prank being played. He said a resignation has not happened in modern history the last was by Pope Gregory XII in 1415 and many people probably did not know there was a provision for it.
I think most Catholics felt the same way, he said. It will be a time of transition. Anytime there is a transition there is bound to be some uncertainty.
Lukeaskiewicz, who teaches theology, called the decision a selfless act by a man who understands his post requires a certain amount of physical energy that he just did not have.
We are talking about a leader of 1 billion Catholics, he said. That is a huge weight.
Vermont Bishop Salvatore Matano issued a statement Monday afternoon about the popes decision to retire, saying it causes great sadness as he has carved out a place in our hearts and it shall never be erased.
Matano called the resignation a demonstration of the popes extraordinary love for the church and her cornerstone, Jesus Christ.
Placing the proclamation of the Gospel and the salvation of souls above all else, Matano wrote in the statement, His Holiness accepts in humility that his age and health do not permit him to fulfill the duties of his office as he would wish.
Matano, touching upon the upcoming search for the popes successor, said: We also invoke the guidance of the Holy Spirit that He will enlighten the minds and hearts of the College of Cardinals when they gather in solemn conclave to elect the next successor to St. Peter and Pope Benedict XVI.
For Lukeaskiewicz, the next several weeks will be interesting for Catholics because it is something that has never happened in recent history.
What will his title be? he asked. We have never had a retired pope in modern history. ... We may never see this again in our lifetime or our childrens lifetimes. Its a historic moment.
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BIG LICK BOOM: A New Installation by Wayne White
Wayne White is an artist who defies easy categorization. Spanning film, television, music, and fine art, his work is marked by wry (and often strange) humor and an irreverent whimsical sensibility. While his puppets and set design for Pee-wee's Playhouse won him three Emmy's in the 1980s, his fine art projects (including paintings he calls "word pictures") have lately brought him critical attention, including a 400+ page monograph by key collector Todd Oldham. In a project created just for the Taubman, White plans to combine his word works with puppetry in an exhibition that will channel Roanoke's history and engage visitors with with sights, sounds, smells, and interaction. He'll also be presenting his acclaimed stage show You're Supposed to Act All Impressed, an ironic slide life story with live banjo and harmonica, at the Members' Preview Opening. This is a show you won't want to miss!
Rebel vs. Yankee Puppet Performance - Saturday, June 16, at 2:00pm
Comic interpretation of the Civil War, puppet set designed by Wayne White and performed by community volunteers.
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Genevieve Towsley served her alma mater as an instructor in English and was a founding member of the Naperville Heritage Society. In 1975, she published a book, "Historic Naperville." By 1976, Towsley was named Woman of the Year of the Naperville branch of the American Association of University Women. In 1978, she received an honorary doctor of letters degree from North Central. Towsley received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Illinois Department on Aging for her significant achievements in 1993. She wrote for the Naperville Sun from 1954 until her retirement in 1994.


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Screen Time and Sleep
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The more TV your kids watch, the less they sleep.
Researchers in New Zealand analyzed data from more than 2-thousand kids between the ages of 5 and 18. They were asked to report on their activities during the 90 minutes just prior to bed. The questions ranged from their eating habits to screen time...both TV and computer.
For all participants, television watching dominated the so-called pre-sleep period, with TV accounting for about 30 minutes or one-third of that important time period.
The data also showed that the more TV time a child logged, the later he went to sleep.
The study authors conclude that unplugging a little earlier will bring on a better night's rest.
I'm Dr. Cindy Haines of HealthDay TV with the news that can help keep your family healthy.
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Press Release | September 25, 2008
CSB Bancorp, Inc. Declares Third Quarter Cash Dividend
MILLERSBURG, OH – September 25, 2008 – CSB Bancorp, Inc., (CSBB.OB) today announced that the Company's Board of Directors has declared a third quarter cash dividend of $.18 per share on its common stock, payable October 21, 2008 to shareholders of record as of October 6, 2008.
CSB Bancorp, Inc. is a $340 million financial holding company headquartered in Millersburg, Ohio. CSB provides a complete range of banking and other financial services to consumers and businesses through its wholly owned subsidiary, The Commercial and Savings Bank, with ten banking centers in Holmes, Tuscarawas, and Wayne counties and Trust offices located in Millersburg and Wooster, Ohio. CSB is located on the web at http://www.csb1.com.
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Lauriers Information Technology Services (ITS) will introduce a new work order customer portal across all Laurier locations on July 3.
Now, rather than emailing the Employee Service Desk with a work order, staff and faculty are encouraged to enter their ITS service request or ticket through a new online customer portal using their Novell/GroupWise username and password. Clients will receive an automated email with the details of their ticket as well as a ticket number. Clients will be able to update their ticket with new details if they become available, track the status of their service request, and receive an email when their ticket has been resolved.
With other features such as a bulletin board for ITS service announcements, the ability to attach a file and a screen shot to explain each issue in detail, and a form for IT project requests, the new system is designed to improve service delivery, enhance efficiency and provide visibility into ITS service requests. The customer portal will also randomly ask clients to complete a two-minute survey about ITS services, which will enable ITS to continue to improve and meet the needs of its clients.
If clients call the Service Desk for items that require an onsite visit from an ITS Support Specialist to resolve the issue, then a ticket will be logged for the user and he or she will receive a confirmation email and will be able to track the ticket status using the portal.
The ITS Service Desk customer portal can be found at https://itservicedesk.wlu.ca, from the link on the right-hand side of the ITS Homepage. You can click here to view the Customer Portal Quick Reference Guide.
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Hygroscopy of Brown vs. White Sugar, the Banana Bread Test
Fanny Littmarck | September 11, 2014
Baking is just like chemistry class, except you get to eat the results. Today, we narrow in on one ingredient in particular: sugar. More than just a sweetener, sugar serves several other purposes in baking. For one, it keeps our baked goods moist thanks to its hygroscopic properties.Read More
Fanny Littmarck | September 4, 2014
We've blogged about how you can save time setting up your electromagnetic models by using symmetry, anti-symmetry, and periodic boundary conditions. Today, we'll show you a model that takes advantage of axisymmetry — a conical horn antenna model.Read More
Fanny Littmarck | August 19, 2014
There have been many studies of how specific materials are affected by hygroscopic swelling. Let's explore what hygroscopic swelling is and the effect it may have on engineering designs.Read More
Fanny Littmarck | August 5, 2014
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Most people are not experienced in talking about their intuitive experiences. Therefore, it is not surprising that many of us do not know how to talk to our healthcare providers about intuitive impressions relevant to our health or wellbeing [4].
It is important to recognize that your intuitive impressions give only one aspect of your health. Our goal is to include them when they might be relevant without making them 'the' answer.
To prepare for an interview with a healthcare provider, begin by answering these simple questions:
These questions cover your physical [6], emotional [5], mental, and spiritual [7] being. After you have briefly reviewed and outlined your overall state, it is time to ask yourself:
Taking charge of your health implies a different relationship with your provider than you may currently have. In this new model your healthcare provider acts as your partner in the maintenance, prevention, and restoration of your health and wellbeing.
As partners, you will discuss (1) the full range of your health concerns and (2) information that you have learned about your concerns from other sources, such as internet research, other people, and, when appropriate, the opinions of other healthcare providers. Your intuitive impressions are simply part of this larger conversation.
Your provider is a busy person and doesn't need the details of your intuitive impressions. All she or he needs to know is the bottom line: "my intuition tells me that my reoccurring stomach problems might be due to an ulcer or a pre-ulcer condition. Can you check it out for me?" You do not need to say that "a recent dream suggested that I have an ulcer" and then describe the dream.
You can protect yourself and your provider from excessive concern by researching your intuitive health impressions. For example, if you had a dream suggesting you had an ulcer, you should search online to see if your symptoms match. If not, consider whether your intuition could be speaking symbolically rather than literally. Is it trying to assist the growth of your emotional, mental, or spiritual wellbeing rather than your physical body?
Your healthcare provider relies on experience and education to give you the best opinion possible. Remember this: although you access them in a different way, your intuitive impressions are also opinions.
Knowing this can help you maintain helpful attitudes and avoid those behaviors and attitudes that prevent your healthcare provider from listening to your impressions.
Remember that your intuitive impressions should be shared within the context of the larger conversation you have with your providers. When it seems appropriate, ask a question such as:
"I'd like to briefly share my intuitive impressions about this health issue. Is that OK with you?"
Finally, one of the best ways to prepare for the inclusion of intuitive impressions is to practice or role-play your interview with a friend or family member who is willing to act as your healthcare provider.
In the expanding world of alternative and complementary healthcare, members of organizations such as American Holistic Medicine and Association, American Holistic Nursing Association are more likely to be open to intuition. In general, healthcare providers who practice integrative healthcare are likely to be more open to talking about intuition.
If intuition is important to you, bring it up at your first appointment and explore your practitioner's openness.
Talking to your healthcare providers about your intuitive impressions is part of taking charge of your health and wellbeing. It is important to prepare yourself for this conversation. Recognize that your impressions are opinions which may or may not be correct and respect the position of your healthcare providers.
The healthcare setting, with its focus on an exchange of information and the goal of wise action, is ideal for the gifts of intuition. Just as your provider partners with you, your intuition can partner with your logic to enrich your possibilities.
© 2006 Charlson Meadows, used with permission.
[1] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/navigate-healthcare-system/how-can-i-find-good-provider
[2] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/enhance-your-wellbeing/purpose/spirituality/why-spirituality-important
[3] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/navigate-healthcare-system/why-do-i-need-take-charge
[4] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term45
[5] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/wellbeing/health/thoughts-emotions
[6] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/wellbeing/health/physical-activity-fitness
[7] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/wellbeing/spirituality
[8] http://www.ahna.org/
[9] http://www.holisticmedicine.org/
[10] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/our-experts/sharon-franquemont
[11] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/-their-words
[12] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/exercises-developing-your-intuition
[13] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/refining-your-intuitive-skills
[14] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/using-intuition-improve-health-and-wellbeing
[15] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/reconnecting-your-intuition


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First Zane Grey Challenge
October 4, 2012 —
A field trip with a future
LACKAWAXEN, PA — "Is this the Hudson River?" asked one student, gesturing at the Delaware River as it flowed past the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen. That's exactly why Port Jervis Middle School science teacher Paddy McCarthy decided to resurrect and reconfigure an academic competition that he participated in while growing up in Narrowsburg, NY and still values highly today. "These are the kids that need to get out and be challenged and recognize what we have here," he said.
The Sullivan County Interacademic League (SCIL), during which teams matched wits in a series of educational events, left its mark on McCarthy, who still remembers having to solve problems with creative solutions while operating as a member of a team.
McCarthy reached out to National Park Service (NPS) education specialist Ingrid Peterec, who has been working with a group of Port Jervis students for the past several years. The NPS was able to provide funding for busses, enabling transport of 99 eighth-grade students.
"They're the demographic that we want to be reaching, to make the connection that we're here and that the river is our shared resource," Peterec said. "It's so hard for these schools. Funding is the stumbling block."
McCarthy also enlisted the aid of fellow teachers Pete Kowal, Crissy Lundewall and Trisha Aumick. Collectively, they came up with challenges focused on math, English, social studies, science and art, along with a scavenger hunt meant to raise awareness of the museum grounds. "We're trying to hit on things that the kids should know, as well as challenge them with difficult material where they need to think outside the box," said McCarthy.
Many of the kids have never even been on the river, according to McCarthy, who secured donations from area businesses to motivate the students. "If you're top notch and you work together and win a $60 free rafting trip, that's special. Silver Canoe was very generous with free rafting vouchers for the winning team." Other prizes were donated by Alice's Wonderland, Cedar Rapids Rafting, Kittatinny Canoes, Lander's River Trips and the NPS.
McCarthy has been focusing on team building with his students. "It's interesting how little of those skills they have," he said. "This will give them experiences they can draw on throughout the year. It also gives them some common ground. You don't have to like science or be a scientist, but you're going to have to work with people."


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|The PID Interclub Competition is open to all PSA-member clubs.
✉ Bob Benson, APSA
|Director / Email
|Interclub Facilitators
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|October 1.
|Rounds Per Year / Dates
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|Groups & Entries / Round
|A,B,C,D,E: New clubs start in Group E, 6 images by 6 members
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|Digital only, 10% receive Awards, 10% receive HMs (ribbons). Make-up entries not eligible for awards. Cannot re-enter any images.
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To register for a PSA Division Interclub Competition, please contact the Interclub Competition Director listed at the top of this page. Clubs can register at any time and participate in as many or as few competitions as the club wishes; however, clubs need to register and participate in all of the offered rounds to be properly ranked in the year's standings.
The Interclub Comparison Chart is a quick reference to all seven of the PSA Interclub Competitions and is designed to help clubs select the Interclub Competition(s) that the club wishes to enter. A Consultant is available to help PSA-member clubs enter the Interclub Competitions. This service can be found in Clubs/Councils area, which is available through login.