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Performing in some of the most hallowed cities and cathedrals in Europe created special memories for North Central's Concert Choir.
The choir of 37 singers, under the direction of Jeordano "Pete" Martinez, professor of music, spent seven days in Italy and sang during Catholic masses at St. Peter's Basilica at Vatican City and St. Mark's Basilica in Venice and at concerts in Florence, Venice and Siena.
For Taylor Martin '11, who wants to pursue choral conducting as a career, the opportunity to conduct was certainly a highlight of the tour. "St. Mark's in Venice is so musically historical and Pete let me conduct a piece for the mass there," says Martin, a music major.
"The whole experience was geared to music students," says Martinez. He and the performers were pleased by the enthusiasm of the audiences. Wrote Grant Swanson '11 in his blog: "People kept pouring in throughout the concert (in Rome) and the audience was very receptive. Afterward, a French couple admitted to coming to hear us after we sang during mass at St. Peter's. They wanted to hear more!"
David Schmitz, associate professor of mathematics, accompanied the choir. He studied organ during his undergraduate years at Notre Dame so the trip was memorable for him, too. "It just sort of hits you: here I am playing the organ in St. Peter's Basilica," he says.
The North Central contingent also included President Harold Wilde and his wife Benna. "It was special for us that we got to know President Wilde and his wife," adds Martin. "They enjoy the arts so much."
To read more about the trip, visit http://nccitaly.blogspot.com.


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ERIE Employees work hard every day to bring superior customer service to our Policyholders. Watch a few of their stories below.
ERIE's relationship between Agents and underwriters is unique to the industry. One personal lines underwriter, knows the value of this relationship. That's why she spent several hours away from her day-to-day responsibilities training a new ERIE Agent. Watch the video (transcript).
Ohio Agent Eric Dill was getting ready to walk into a meeting with a commercial Policyholder when he noticed an error on the quote. He needed it changed quickly before the presentation. Watch the video (transcript).
Claims Adjuster Debbie Mongold felt she was "just doing her job" when she responded to a house fire. Her service attitude helped the Policyholder uncover money in the debris that was stored away for Christmas gifts. Watch the video (transcript).
ERIE Employees volunteer for many good causes. Some Employees do more than volunteer. For three years, one Employee has organized all of ERIE's fundraising and volunteer activities for the March of Dimes. Watch the video (transcript).
When Hurricane Ike failed to die down on schedule, the ERIE claims team found itself called into action. Claims Employees Jim Horvat, Elaine Stevens, Stacy Vogel and Dave Smeltz, along with Policyholders and ERIE Agent Glenn Carr, share their stories. Watch the video (transcript).
Often Agents will call ERIE's Actuarial analysts with questions about competitor's quotes or rates. One call provided an Agent with information to help retain a long-term ERIE Policyholder. Watch the video (transcript).
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So the time is coming for me to decide what to do about going back to work. I need help... here is our situation.... sorry for the length.
My bf and I are living with my mom and plan to stay here for a while. He makes fairly good money, but his income every month = his bills every month. We are crazy in debt (me, about 6 grand in credit cards; him, about 15 grand in credit cards and 30 in trucks), we know we made stupid decisions about debt and since moving in with my mom in jan, I am proud to say neither of us has put anything on credit! Ok so, because he does make good money, we don't qualify for daycare assistance from the county. Here are my options for going back to work
1. There is a summer job that I could work at for July & August. It is closer to home and I could work nights and weekends, therefore I wouldn't have to pay DC. But... my lo has super cranky nights and as selfish as it is, I like to be the one to comfort her. Also, my bf is really not good at calming her down, he gets more worked up than she does. My mom would be completely willing to take care of her, but she doesn't get along with my bf, therefore making the evenings very akward and most likely wouldn't work.
2. I could go back to the job I was at before maternity leave. I love it there (a daycare), and miss it so much! It is farther from home though. And the problem is DC for DD. If I brought her there, I would only bring home $80 a week for working 40 hours. This is hardly enough to cover my gas, let alone my bills. I only need to make about $400 a month, but that is with saving nothing. For the summer, my sister will be home and will be willing to watch her, so I think personally that this is the better plan.
But then in the fall we have a whole nother issue. I am planning to go back to school full time. Which will be 2 and a half days a week. There is a DC at the school, and they roll the tuition for the DC into your tuition for school, so you can take a loan out on it. This is great, but I still need to bring in the $400 a month. So I could work 2 and a half days, but I have no idea for DC. I could take out a student loan to cover my bills also, but that just puts me farther into debt. I have no idea what to do. And I am so tired of stressing over it and having it constantly on my mind. It is killing me. Sorry to vent! But any ideas??


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Krisha McCoy, MS
Malingering is a person intentionally exaggerating or making up a physical or psychological illness or injury for personal gain. This includes paid sick leave, work avoidance, financial compensation, sympathy, or drugs. It is a voluntary behavior that is not considered a mental illness.
There is no physical or mental cause for malingering. It is solely caused by external motivating factors (personal gains) that varies from person to person.
Malingering is most common in the school or work environment. It tends to occurs when there are legal disputes that involve money and medical issues.
People with certain mental illnesses, such as
antisocial personality disorder,
may be more likely to participate in malingering.
Patient-reported symptoms will vary among people since they are based on the personal gain goals. The reported symptoms may seem inconsistent with general behavior.
There is no way to definitively diagnose malingering. Careful questions may lead doctors to suspect malingering. They will look for suspicious behaviors such as:
The doctor may also rule out true physical or mental causes of reported symptoms to make sure a medical condition is not present. Psychological assessments can also help rule out other disorders, such as
Munchausen's syndrome
Since it is not a true illness, there is no real treatment for malingering. When malingering is suspected, the doctor may:
Malingering is not a mental disorder. It can be prevented by making the decision not to exaggerate or make up symptoms for personal gain.
Mental Health America
American Psychiatric Association
Canadian Mental Health Association
Canadian Psychiatric Association
Greer S, Chambliss L, Mackler L, Huber T. What physical exam techniques are useful to detect malingering?
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Clinical Assessment of Malingering and Deception.
New York, NY: Guilford Press; 1988.
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The Kingsville native was outlining his experience as he started his second week at Beeville's development services director.
Vilches was hired in July to replace Lanny Holland, who resigned his position with the city earlier.
"I like it," Vilches said of the position. He is taking the job at a time when new construction projects seem to be humming in every corner of the city, with more on the way.
Some of those projects include the Amber Stone Apartments, now under construction just south of the H-E-B Food Store, the Hampton Inn on East Houston Street, a new Stripes truck stop at the intersection of FM Road 351 and the U.S. Highway 181 Bypass, a new Dollar General Store going in on South Washington Street and new townhouses that are to be built as part of the second phase of development at Danville Village on the north end of town.
"It's keeping me busy, and I welcome that," the new director said. "I try to stay as busy as I can."
Vilches should be busy for some time. He will be involved in the development of an assisted living facility and a new La Quinta Inns and Suites expected to be built on the U.S. Highway 181 Business in the north end of the city.
Vilches attended H.M. King High School and Texas A&M University-Kingsville during his younger days. At A&M, he studied engineering and industrial technology in preparation for a career in the construction industry.
His experience in general contracting and plumbing contracting in the Kingsville and Corpus Christi areas eventually led to jobs with a couple of engineering firms, working as an inspector and field surveyor.
Later, Vilches worked as a building inspector for Kingsville, Portland and Victoria. His most recent position was in Victoria.
He comes to the Beeville position with certifications in building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical (heating and air conditioning) and flood plain management.
"I'm also a registered code enforcement officer," Vilches said.
The new director and his wife, Gina, live in Portland, where their two boys, 8-year-old Elias and 6-year-old Isaac, are active in Cub Scouts and baseball.
Gary Kent is a reporter at the Bee-Picayune and can be reached at 358-2550, ext. 120, or at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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How many of the scientists who have shaped our world can you identify? Here's a few — all Nobel laureates: Harold Varmus. John Mather. Peter Agre. And their schools? Small liberal arts colleges.
Clifford Wall was a gifted scientist who was devoted to teaching and mentoring future scientists as well as to research and publishing. After attending a small liberal arts school in Naperville, Illinois, he went on to earn master's and doctoral degrees in physics from the University of Illinois before returning to his alma mater, North Central College, to teach physics for 12 years, nurturing a generation of future scientists, including at least nine who went on to obtain doctorates in physics, and one who became a Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences. He then moved on from North Central to become an equally influential mentor of great scientists at the University of Minnesota.


text: Despite receiving nearly 33 percent of the state's budget from Washington, Kansas continues to distance themselves from the federal government. Sam Zeff reports on such efforts, which many have labeled "soft secession." Randy Mason finds out what Black & Veatch is doing to promote STEM education in the classroom. We head back out to the Truman Sports Complex to see the latest additions to the Arrowhead Art Collection. Lindsey Foat and John McGrath report on a special gift a retired music teacher recently made to the Kansas State School for the Blind.


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Super Bowl reporter snaps at drunk videobomber
We often see TV reporters lost for words once a videobomber barge in during their live broadcast, and others keep their cool and even grant the revelers some airtime.
But a fed up reporter, covering the build-up to Sunday's NFL Super Bowl, embarrassed a drunk videobomber by asking about her STD.
WKMG Local 6 news reporter Jessica Sanchez shifted topic--from Super Bowl to a venereal disease-- when a drunk woman interrupted the reporting.
"We were just talking about the STD rate that's going on here. So, how long have you had an STD?" says Sanchez while the loud woman cheered for San Francisco 49ers in front of the camera.
The shocked woman quickly sobered up and replied that she doesn't have an STD.
Sanchez, however continued with her snarky remarks."Oh, then why did you want to talk?"
"I don't have an STD; that is so disrespectful," the woman said and left the camera still cheering for her Super Bowl bet.
Sanchez's video already racked up more than 500,000 views since it was posted on YouTube. Some viewers criticized the reporter for being unethical and unprofessional during the impromptu interview. Others, however, found the interview hilarious and even lauded the reporter's behavior.
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Each year on June 20th, we pause to acknowledge World Refugee Day, and honor the unique strengths of those who have been forced to flee their homes—people who wait for years or sometimes decades for a place to call home again, or to reunite with loved ones separated by war, displacement and uncertainty. It's also a day of remembrance of thousands of refugees and asylum seekers who perished in search of freedom around the world and to keep their memory alive.
The United States has a rich history of immigration—it is, after all, a nation built by immigrants. Some came to escape religious or political persecution, famine, war or discrimination. Others were brought here against their will, and struggled to regain their freedom and equality as Americans. Many immigrants came simply to make a better life for themselves and their families. Whatever the reason for their arrival or the means they used to arrive here, the result is that we live in a country that has benefited greatly through its diversity, and is known for its compassion in welcoming the stranger.
The U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program is a shining example of that compassion, and one of which I am proud to be a part. Congress established the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) through the Refugee Act of 1980, since then the United States has welcomed more than 3 million refugees to America, through resettlement from over 80 countries, including Viet Nam, countries of the former Soviet Union, Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Cuba, Cambodia, Laos, Burma and Bhutan.
Working in conjunction with federal, state and non-governmental agencies, the resettlement network includes faith-based and secular partners, members of the business communities, and an untold number of volunteers. For more than thirty years now, this humanitarian program has assisted the resettlement of some millions of refugees, through a true public-private partnership that succeeds in great part due to its community-based support and collaborations.
These refugees are among the lucky ones, selected for resettlement to the United States from more than 15 million refugees estimated in the world today. Many others are not so lucky; their journeys are much harder. For some, their journey is much shorter; sadly, many refugees don't survive to tell their stories.
Every day, refugees from Somalia, Eritrea, and Sudan pay smugglers untold sums of money to board rickety boats, in an attempt—sometimes fatal—to cross the treacherous waters of the Red Sea or Gulf of Aden. Others walk—through Sudan, into Egypt, across the Sinai Peninsula—trying to reach a place of asylum and the chance of a safer tomorrow. En route, they are increasingly falling victim to kidnappers who demand ransoms from family members—in sums as high as $30,000—or simply slaughter them to harvest their organs, and leave their desecrated bodies behind in the desert. Today, we mourn for those who perished; we also hold a candle of hope for the living.
Yet despite the risk of drowning at sea, despite the risk of kidnapping and murder, and despite the high costs charged by the smugglers, refugees take that chance anyway—seeking freedom from civil war, from dictatorial regimes, from anarchy, from persecution. Refugees embody strength, perseverance, courage, and hope. Most of them would not have survived the journey otherwise.
Yet, many refugees embrace the opportunities that America affords them long before naturalization, opening businesses, buying homes, serving in our armed forces and National Guard—contributing to the successes of our communities and protecting our interests at home and abroad.
I believe in the humanitarian obligation of refugee assistance and resettlement. But more than that, I believe in the people we receive—the unlimited potential they bring with them to their new home, and all that they contribute to the U.S. as a nation. This is what Secretary Joseph Califano said in 1979, prior to the enactment of the Refugee Act:
" . . . Just as our parents and grandparents enriched the United States, these new refugees are enriching this Nation. They are working hard, saving, trying. The burdens they place on our system of social services are manageable and temporary; what stands out is their eagerness to contribute."
--- Testimony of Joseph A. Califano, Secretary, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, in support of the Refugee Act, May, 1979
This country was built by refugees, and it continues to get stronger because of the refugees it welcomes—not in spite of them.
If anyone says differently, then it's clear that they haven't met ever a refugee.
Read more about how the Office of Refugee Resettlement helps refugees build new lives in America
Eskinder Negash is the Director of Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), within the Administration for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ORR provides people in need, including refugees, asylees, Cuban/Haitian entrants, victims of human trafficking, unaccompanied alien children, and survivors of torture, with critical resources to assist them in becoming integrated members of American society.


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Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Next Week's Game Plan
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- "I like it when people are being hired and the economy is doing well," Jim Cramer told his "Mad Money" TV show viewers Friday, as he laid out his game plan for next week's trading. Cramer said while the naysayers continue to worry about Fed tightening, the smart investors are betting on companies that have growing earnings.
That's why on Monday, Cramer said he'll be listening to Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) , but not for that company's earnings but for what they have to say about Nike (NKE) and Under Armour (UA) . He'll also be listening to Heckmann (HEK) to get an update on hydraulic fracking in America's shale fields.
On Tuesday, it's Costco (COST) earnings, and Cramer said he doesn't expect this stock to go down much, even if it disappoints. Also on Tuesday, Chevron (CVX) has an analyst day and Cramer's hoping to hear plans for spinoffs, as many other big oils have done.
Wednesday brings Starwood Hotels & Resorts (HOT) , one of Cramer's favorite travel and leisure stocks.
Then on Thursday, Diana Shipping (DSX) , Ulta Salon (ULTA) and United Technologies (UTX) report. Cramer said he's keeping an eye on Diana as dry bulk rates creep higher. He's concerned about performance at Ulta, but would be a buyer of United Technologies ahead of its earnings.
Executive Decision: David Demers
In the "Executive Decision" segment, Cramer once again spoke with David Demers, CEO of Westport Innovations (WPRT) , a company leading the charge to develop natural gas engines. Shares of Westport are up 12% since Cramer last spoke with Demers on Nov. 12.
Demers said Westport is actively working with railroads to test natural gas locomotives, a "compelling opportunity" for the industry. Since a lot of natural gas is already being carried by rail, natural gas-powered locomotives wouldn't need to stop for refueling, he noted, something that could have lasting effects on how railroads operate.
When asked about natural gas for 18-wheelers, Demers said partner Cummins (CMI) will begin selling the widely-anticipated 12-liter truck engine in April. He said it will be a controlled release until about August, after which the engines will be readily available for any company that wants one.
Demers said with any new technology there are the early adopters, then a pause as the industry ramps up the new technology, then a big surge of adoption. He said natural gas engines are in the pause as manufacturers and infrastructure ramp up, and the surge is not far away.
Along those lines, Demers said Westport remains in investment and revenue growth mode, but still plans on becoming profitable by 2015.


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Illinois Home Schooling
Home-schooling in Illinois is considered to be a form of private education. Parents who choose to educate their children at home are under a legal obligation to meet the minimum requirements stated in Illinois' Compulsory Attendance Law (Section 26-1 of the Illinois School Code). Parents who choose to educate their children at home are obligated to teach their children "…the branches of education taught to children of corresponding age and grade in the public schools" and they are further obligated to offer instruction in these core courses in the English language. The "branches of education" include language arts; mathematics; biological and physical sciences; social sciences; fine arts; and physical development and health.
In a 1950 decision of the Illinois Supreme Court, People v. Levisen, the Court held that home-schooling could be considered private schooling if the teacher were competent, the required subjects were taught, and the student received an education at least equivalent to public schooling.
Parents who permit a child to attend a home school that is up to the standard of Section 26-1, as interpreted by Levisen, are free to decide the manner, time and materials which best suit the learning needs of their children. Parents may determine what type of home-schooling curriculum is best for their students, what materials to use, how much homework to assign, how homework is to be assessed, and what records of the student's accomplishments should be kept. Testing is not required in the state of Illinois for homeschoolers. There are private testing resources if parents choose to have their children evaluated (see resources below). Parents who choose to educate their students in the home through the high school years may determine when their student has met the graduation requirements of their private home school and is therefore entitled to receive a high school diploma.
While the law affords Illinois parents a great degree of latitude in designing and/or choosing a program of home education that best meets the needs of their children, it also has the effect of placing near-total responsibility on parents for their student's education while they are being home-schooled. In a 1974 decision, a federal district court stated that under Illinois law the burden of proof rests with parents to establish that the plan of home instruction which they are providing to their children meets state requirements.
The regional superintendent of schools for the student's county of residence has first-line responsibility for investigating reports of noncompliance with the compulsory attendance laws found in Article 26 of the Illinois School Code. In fulfilling this legal responsibility, regional superintendents may expect the parents who seek to educate their children at home to establish, when necessary, that they are providing instruction that is at least commensurate with the standards established for public schools. With evidence that home instruction in a specific instance does not satisfy the requirements of state law, the regional superintendent may request the regional or school district truant officer to investigate to see that the child is in compliance with the compulsory attendance law. Truant officers are peace officers empowered to conduct investigations, enforce the compulsory attendance law and to refer matters of noncompliance to the courts. A parent who allows a child to attend a home school that does not comply with the standard of Section 26-1, as interpreted by Levisen, allows the child to be truant and can be found to have committed a Class C misdemeanor.
Questions you may have about Illinois Home Schooling (Updated June 2016)
ISBE Home Schooling Registration Form
Websites on Illinois and U.S. home schooling
(please note that the State Board of Education cannot vouch for the accuracy of information on any of these websites):
- Illinois H.O.U.S.E. (Home Oriented Unique Schooling Experience)
- Homeschool Resource Center (HRC), Johnsburg IL Public Library District
- Homeschool World web page, a partial listing of home schooling organizations in Illinois
- Office of Non-Public Education, U.S. Department of Education
- A2 Z Home's Cool Homeschooling Web Site
- Chicago & Illinois Homeschool Expo
- Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)


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Digital imaging improves area health care
Quality health care has taken another step forward in Union County.
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County has acquired a new digital mammography machine that produces a much better quality picture than the old x-ray technique.
The machine, which cost $180,000, provides a digital image viewable on high-resolution monitors. The old system produced film that was developed and then viewed on a lighted view box.
According to Dr. Justin Lohmeier, a radiologist, the new technology shows improved contrast resolution:
"The pictures are so much more clear than film and give us as doctors a lot more to look for in the breasts to determine problems a lot earlier than in the past," he said. "This is especially good for women with dense breasts or women with fibrous tissue that would normally have to go back to the doctor for multiple visits to get a clearer picture."
Other advantages of the new system include reduced wait time for patients because the images are available immediately and the capacity to electronically transmit to other physicians as well as store them.
James Huffman, administrator and chief executive officer of the hospital, said the new equipment enables the hospital "to provide the top level of care to our for our breast imaging patients. We are proud to be able to provide the Union County area women with advanced screening technology to identify cancers early on when they are most treatable."
Doctors vary in their recommendations about when women should start getting annual mammograms. Women should check with their personal doctor for his or her recommendation, but it is usually at age 40 or earlier.
Early detection is extremely important with breast cancer and Baptist Memorial's new digital mammography equipment is a welcome addition to the local health scene.
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Mercy's Manitta Named Manhattan Head Coach
by Corey McLaughlin | LaxMagazine.com | Twitter | Division I Coaching Carousel
updated 07.02.2012 at 2.30 p.m.
RIVERDALE, N.Y. - Steve Manitta has been named head coach of the Manhattan College men's lacrosse program. Manitta comes to Riverdale after three years as head men's lacrosse coach/assistant athletic director at Mercy College.
"Coach Manitta impressed me as a 'can-do' coach with an excellent record of rapidly improving programs he takes over," Manhattan Athletic Director Bob Byrnes said. "He is extremely positive and enjoys an excellent reputation among other lacrosse coaches, which is invaluable in recruiting student-athletes to Manhattan. I feel fortunate to have Steve join us and know his impact will be very positive with the players."
Manitta was hired as the first head coach of Mercy's fledgling men's lacrosse program in 2009. The team began play in 2010 and posted a 5-10 record in the competitive East Coast Conference (ECC) during its inaugural season. In 2011, he was named ECC Coach of the Year after leading the Mavericks to an 11-3 mark. Mercy was nationally ranked in 10 of 12 weeks that season, peaking at No. 7, and the six-win improvement represented the biggest jump of any program in NCAA Division II. In addition, Mercy led Division II in man-down defense in 2011, allowing just seven goals in 68 man-down situations (10.3 percent).
Among the 80-plus players Manitta recruited during his time at Mercy was goalkeeper T.J. DiCarlo, who was the USILA Division II Goalkeeper of the Year and an All-American in 2011.
"I want to thank Mr. Byrnes for allowing me this opportunity," Manitta said. "We had a few very positive conversations about the direction of Manhattan College and the MAAC. I'm absolutely thrilled to be a Jasper and excited to get started. Right things happen when the time is right."
Prior to his arrival at Mercy, Manitta was the head coach at Chatham High School in Chatham, N.J., from 2001-09. He compiled a 115-47 record at Chatham and developed five All-American players, including the 2008 NJSIAA Player of the Year. Manitta guided the Cougars to a pair of conference titles in 2007-08, as well as consecutive appearances in the Morris County Tournament semifinals. His 2002 squad reached the state quarterfinals for the first time school history.
Manitta began his coaching career at Roxbury High School in Succasunna, N.J., where he established the lacrosse program in 1993. He guided the program to the state tournament in just its third year of existence and mentored eight all-conference players, including five all-state selections, in seven seasons.
"I think that starting two programs from the ground-up and having success right away is beneficial," Manitta said. "The MAAC is a very competitive conference, and Manhattan is outstanding academically, as well."
Manitta is just the third head coach in the history of the Manhattan men's lacrosse program, which began play in 1996.
He and his wife, Kim, reside in Chatham, N.J., with their two sons, Teddy and Colin.
Original story 07.01.2012 at 8.01 p.m.
Steve Manitta, the head coach of the Division II Mercy men's lacrosse team, will be formally announced as the new head coach at Division I Manhattan College on Monday, Manhattan athletic director Bob Byrnes confirmed to Lacrosse Magazine on Sunday night.
Manitta notified his players at Mercy about the news beginning on Friday and he has been in contact with current Manhattan players about taking the job.
In October 2008, Manitta was tabbed as the first coach at Mercy, located in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., and the program began competition in 2009-10 in the East Coast Conference. Manhattan College is located in the Bronx, N.Y., about 11 miles south of Mercy.
Mercy went 22-20 over Manitta's three seasons, going 5-10 in the program's inaugural season, 11-3 in 2011 and 6-7 this year.
Prior to Mercy, Manitta served as the head boys lacrosse coach at Chatham High (N.J.) from 2001-08 and left as the winningest coach in program history with a 115-47 record.
In his first season, Chatham was ranked in the state for the first time ever. In his second season, Manitta was named the state coach of the year by the Star Ledger and Daily Record after leading Chatham to the quarterfinals of the New Jersey state championships.
From 1993-2000 he was the head coach of Roxbury (N.J.) High and brought the team to the New Jersey state tournament in his third season.
A native of Fulton, N.Y., Manitta played at SUNY Morrisville, earning all-region honors as a midfielder in 1989. He later earned a bachelor's degree in business management from Nyack College.
Manitta replaces Tim McIntee, whom Manhattan said would not return after the season. Manhattan finished the 2012 campaign with a 5-9 overall record and went 1-5 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC).
Manitta's hire at Manhattan fills the last coaching vacancy in the Division I men's ranks for programs already competing. Monmouth, which begins varsity play in the spring of 2014, is still seeking a head coach. Scranton's Jim Rogalski was named head coach at Lafayette on Friday. Providence tabbed Duke assistant Chris Gabrielli on June 15.
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Having a family and working as a food blogger can be tricky at times. Take this bread recipe, for example. I started working on it late one afternoon and finished it after the sun went down - i.e. pictures with natural light would have to wait until morning. Meanwhile, my husband and children were dying to taste this bread. The smell alone sold them on how delicious it is and the brown butter glaze about sent them over the edge. Read More »
Whew! It's finally March and spring is within site. The daffodils are peeking up from under the ground, new birds are starting to frequent our feeder and the days are getting longer – all signs that winter is coming to a close. There's still plenty of cold weather left for comfort food dishes, but pre-spring is also the time I like to seek out lighter fare, preferably with fresh vegetables and bright flavors. Quinoa & Brown Rice Salad with Chicken, Peanuts and Zesty Lime Dressing is just what I'm looking for. Read More »
When I was younger, one of my favorite breakfasts was instant maple and brown sugar oatmeal. It was a quick, easy, and tasty way to start the day. Now that I have matured and am more health conscious, those packages of instant oatmeal are long gone from my morning routine. These days, I like to make a healthier hot breakfast using the same flavors (maple and brown sugar) combined with coconut milk, cinnamon, and Hodgson Mill Multi Grain Hot Cereal with Quinoa & Flax. Read More »
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- The WC particle size and its influence on the deposition of Co-based cermets are examined. Micron and nanostructured powders with similar Co content were employed. Varying the WC particle size influenced significantly the deposition efficiency of the coating process. Micrometer-structured WC–Co feedstocks did not permit coating build up when processed under comparable or elevated thermal spray parameters used for the nanostructured WC–Co feedstocks. In addition, micrometer-structured WC–Co coatings exhibited a conjoint erosion and deposition effect on the surface. Fine WC particles (< 1 μm) were observed near the substrate interface and larger WC particles ( –2 μm) in the vicinity of the coating surface. These observations indicate the existence of a critical WC particle size for deposition by the cold spray method and that the size criteria arises due to the formation and cohesion mechanisms within the coating layer. Nanostructured test specimens displayed (i) a dense microstructure with little presence of porosity, (ii) a crack free interface between the coating and substrate that indicated good adhesion, and (iii) no observable phase changes. The XRD patterns of each powder and their respective coatings did not have observable peak differences but the diffraction peak broadening of coatings indicated that there was grain refinement during the coating process. Furthermore, all nanostructured as-sprayed WC–Co coatings exhibited Vickers hardness values above HV1000. The nanostructured WC–Co coatings demonstrated adhesive strengths that exceeded the limits of the glue (60 MPa).
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- Cold spray coatings; Grain refinement; Micron structured; Nanostructured; WC particle sizes; WC-Co
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- 0257-8972
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This past weekend, Haverford's women's squash team packed up our squash rackets and headed up to New Haven, Connecticut for the college national tournament. After months and weeks of practice and games, we were excited to have the opportunity to play in this tournament.
We had qualified E Division and after winning all of our round-robin matches, we moved onto the championship match to compete for the big win. The night before the match, I could barely sleep. Come Sunday morning, when we won our division championships, all of the work that my teammates had put in paid off.
The squash team and athletics have been a big part of my life at Haverford; with practice everyday, we have all dedicated a lot of time to our sport and I've quickly become close with many of my teammates. Yet despite the time commitment required by sports, Haverford athletes have a way of balancing their time here so that their sport is not the only part of their life here. For example, many varsity athletes are involved in extracurricular activities like Honor Council, Student Council, and all of our student-led clubs on campus. In addition, there are no classes offered during practice times, 4:00pm and 7:00pm, to ensure that athletes aren't excluded from taking certain classes. At Haverford, no one has to choose between being a student, an athlete, or a member of our student community.
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In the beginning, there was Tenchi. Back when the only cure for an anime fix was a trip to the mall to load up on VHS tapes. Back when cable television first introduced this amazing new genre to American fans. The times may have changed since those good old days, but we're thrilled to be bringing Tenchi back! A true classic never goes out of style, and Tenchi is the original anime harem comedy that started it all.
When walking disaster Tenchi sets out for the bright lights of Tokyo, his harem of scandalous space vixens won t take their abandonment lying down! The jilted lovers use an inter-dimensional tunnel to keep tabs on Tenchi and visit him in bed any time they please! The claws come out when the girls find out Tenchi has a super cute new girlfriend and her intentions are anything but honorable! From the creator of El Hazard, it's Tenchi in Tokyo!
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Every year we all get together to celebrate Halloween. It is our favorite holiday. This year we had some much fun with Alice in wonderland. Our costumes are all made from scratch by the best woman ever, Mona. We are not sure that we fit any category but thought you might enjoy a look. Thank you
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Valentine's Day is not for the faint of heart. For those of us bravely facing the world alone, the onslaught of romance, hearts and flowers can be a bit much at this time of year, and since my cup doesn't exactly "runneth" over today, I've decided to accentuate the positive. Being single does have certain advantages. I don't love washing the dishes, and with no one around, I can eat my dinner right out of the frying pan and drink my milk straight from the carton without the slightest twinge of remorse. Jealous? Instead of asking my mate if I look presentable, I saunter out of the house in mismatched socks and yesterday's sweatpants with a swagger that only a "confirmed bachelor" can pull off.
While standing in line at the grocery store, I ignore the wagging tongues and toss my donuts and Hungry Man dinners onto the conveyor belt with panache, convinced that a balanced meal is for those less fortunate than myself, and I throw in a bottle of vodka for good measure. "I don't need to live forever," I reason. "There's no one to dance on my grave when I'm gone." Speaking of dancing, I decided to check out the Dirty Dozen Brass Band at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts' Events Gallery (www.bethelwoodscenter.org) last week and placed a few calls in search of a date. "Oh, I love them," cried one prospective escort, "but I'm still doing my taxes. Sorry." Scratching another name off the list, I dialed again. "They are the epitome of New Orleans-style jazz," I explained "and they mix it up with bebop, funk and pop. Wanna come?"
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Posted 06 June 2013 - 03:02 AM
Hows the quality? I hear it has a preamp built in which is dope
Posted 12 August 2013 - 10:26 PM
the quality obviously isn't the best, but who's really sampling off of turntables for the sound quality?
it's not noticeable in the context of a finished beat...
99% of your audience won't notice the slight diminish in sound quality, it's not like the diff between a HD 1080p video and a 240p video on YouTube. it works fine for what it's supposed to do, and the functionality easily outweighs the issues with sound quality (which imo don't really even exist).
Posted 12 August 2013 - 11:48 PM
i use it all the time. the portability, once again, is what sold me...
the quality obviously isn't the best, but who's really sampling off of turntables for the sound quality?
it's not noticeable in the context of a finished beat...
Sounds great
your point about sound quality is actually pritty smart lol
BTW I posted your mixtape on that page if you remember
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Posted 13 August 2013 - 06:26 AM
but who's really sampling off of turntables for the sound quality?
wheres that madlib facepalm at??
Posted 13 August 2013 - 10:00 AM
wheres that madlib facepalm at??
nice try, but the Madlib himself even samples off of shoddy equipment when needed...
he made half of those MV beats on a Fisher Price turntable that has much lower sound quality than the PT-01.
i understand purists are gonna argue against what i said, but that's the 1% of people i was referring to.
we all can't afford Technics and MPC's...the whole point of hip-hop production is to use what you have or can reasonably get, not shell out thousands of dollars to get a slightly higher frequency response on a sample you're just going to mangle up and flip anyway...makes no sense to do that unless you are an audiophile that just listens to the vinyl, which isn't what this thread's about.
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Posted 13 August 2013 - 03:44 PM
and i do have a fisher price joint now
hell yeah. i hear they're actually pretty decent for what they're worth, is that true? i guess there's a reason for so many dope producers and collectors using it for when they go dig...but i imagine it's roughly the same as the PT-01.
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Posted 17 August 2013 - 11:39 PM
its alright, mine plays a little wonky (maybe they all do to an extent?) and the needle can be a bit jumpy and skip forward little bits at a time depending on the record i'm playing
damn, that sounds rough haha. my PT-01 doesn't have those issues, fortunately--and it's battery-powered so it makes for an excellent digging companion. it even plays those shellac 78's if i'm lucky enough to find 'em...haven't found any ones decent enough to cop, but as far as sampling goes it can be pretty fun speeding up a record to ridiculous speeds sometimes haha.
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Posted 03 October 2013 - 08:10 AM
For sampling, I like the little bit of saturation it adds with the 'tone' dial.
It pretty much does everything I need except for scratching, need a seperate table for that.
Posted 23 October 2013 - 05:31 PM
but i've made beats feeding it live into my sampler while switching patterns on it, cutting in acapella vocals and what-not into my mix as it was playing. so to each his own i guess.
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