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Now, you will probably hate me for saying this, but I'm gonna say it and then I will explain why it's true.... Manny Pacquiao is only as popular as he is in America because of Floyd Mayweather.
Having Floyd around, and all the talk about them fighting, has made it easy for casual fans to blindly embrace Manny simply out of disdain for Mayweather. It's also made it easy for hot-dog media guys to prop Manny up simply by continuing to feed the masses the anti-Floyd nonsense that they love so much. Of course, it goes both ways and Floyd has benefited from Manny too, but not nearly as much as Manny has gained from having Floyd. Even before the fight with De La Hoya, Floyd was making a name for himself and people were taking notice. That bad-guy image is what gets people's attention, just ask Chael Sonnen. If Floyd never had Manny, it would have probably just been another guy that filled Pac's place as "the guy people want to see beat Floyd". Even if nobody actually filled that role, Floyd would still be a popular figure just because of how polarizing he is as an individual and because of how uniquely talented he is as a boxer. There is also that giant goose-egg in his loss column, and even though hardcore boxing fans are more analytical when it comes to records, a lot of casual fans hold that in high regard. To this day people still talk about Rocky Marciano for that very reason.
Now, I'm not trying to take anything away from Pacquiao's accomplishments as a boxer, not at all. Manny is definitely one of the all time greats. However, I don't think he would have nearly as many fans in America as he does today without this saga with Mayweather. Keep in mind, I'm only saying here in America. I realize how popular he is in the Philippines, but I don't think what he's done over the last 3-5 years would have resonated with American fans as much if there wasn't a Floyd Mayweather, or more importantly any American in general, out there being "the bad guy" who has never lost a fight.
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No it all makes sense. Both guys experienced a huge surge in popularity thanks to each persons' fight with DLH, a passing of the torch if you will. Mayweather was benefiting from his arguments with Merchant and Manny for his wars with the great Mexican fighters of this era. It was good they both fought DLH and had their much deserved rise.
But, just like Mayweather, Pacquiao was also making a name for himself prior to fighting DLH as his 2nd fight with Marquez broke a record for the highest PPV buys at a weight lower than welterweight at 400,000 (it has since been surpassed as his junior welterweight fight with Hatton garnered 850,000, but that was after he fought DLH). Mayweather's highest total prior to fighting DLH was 375,000 against Judah @ WW. Both guys had pretty comparable numbers prior to the DLH fight and are about equal today with the big exception being the record-breaking sale of the DLH bout with Floyd (surprisingly, Pac's last 3 fights have a higher total than Mayweather's last 3 fights 3,900,000 to 3,700,000 and they have 2 of the same fighters in Marquez and Mosley, so Pac's stock is rising).
You might like this, I actually did a calculation of PPV averages for both fighters prior to the DLH fight and after the DLH fight to see what would be a fair split for the fight. Mayweather's average is a little higher and when you do a total of both fighters' averages, then cross multiply and divide each fighter, you get Mayweather with 55% and Pacquiao with 45%. That should actually be their purse split if they want to fight, 70/30 is pretty outrageous. This calculation only shows the fights with DLH and after for each fighter, but it isn't much different (I think 57/43) when you include their fights prior to DLH in the averages. Anyways, here's the Excel spreadsheet, just unzip it:
Both guys feed great off each other, it's good for the sport. Kinda like how Ali needed Frazier and vice versa; but these guys are really running out of options after these next set of fights, so I just hope us fans are able to get what we want and deserve.
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Oh, and there was a pro-Mayweather Filipina (how that is, I don't know ) on the Philboxing.com forum who suggested checking against their common opponents, which is a good idea. Here are her calculations:
You are throwing 70/30 around because of various reports, and also trying to compare similar opponents PPV numbers, but you fail to mention some of the other parts of boxing...such as; how you actually looked in your last few fights...or what your record looks like. Let's face it. Pacquiao hasn't looked that hot in his last few fights, and when people jumped on his bandwagon it was only because he was beating people Floyd already beat.
Even if the number Floyd threw out WAS 70/30, it would still be more money than Pac has ever made with Arum, and more money than he will ever make fighting anybody else ever! I actually wish for a 50/50 split, just so this fight MAY happen...but let's not act like it's crazy to say Floyd deserves more. Heck, you even said that yourself.
LOL, ok, well if that's what you believe then that's what you believe. Both guys can attribute their rapid rise in star power thanks to DLH. I attribute more of Pac's increase in star power to DLH and his fight with Cotto rather than the talk with Floyd and people began following Pac simply because he's extremely exciting to watch; that's what drew me in the first time I saw him fight (against Ledwaba). Is the talk about him matching with Floyd relevant to Pac's success? Yes, but if it weren't about Floyd, it'd be somebody else (just as you said if it weren't for Floyd, it'd be somebody else other than Pac trying to chase him), it is reciprocal.
And no, based on everything, Floyd deserves more, I admit that, but 70/30, certainly not.
You say both guys can attribute their rise to DLH, but there is a reason that Floyd vs Oscar was the biggest PPV ever and it wasn't just because of DLH. It wasn't until AFTER Pac beat Oscar that Americans REALLY started caring about Manny. The fact that he is "exciting" is secondary. Being a high volume puncher may excite the fans, but you gotta look good doing it, and he hasn't done that as much in his last few fights (especially against Marquez).
I don't doubt that if Floyd didn't exist Pac would still be Pac in terms of boxing. What I said was, I don't think American fans would care nearly as much. Of course, that doesn't apply to people like you and me who actually follow boxing closely. However, it does apply to the casual American fan. I agree that both guys have benefited from each other, which I said originally, but I think that Floyd's image has made this whole saga what it is. I love Manny, I really do, but it's not like his character is nearly as exciting as his style of boxing. Honestly, how often do you check the boxing news thinking to yourself "I wonder what crazy thing Manny said today...?
I don't think Manny should give Floyd 70/30, and I have gone on record as saying I think Floyd needs to make this 50/50 if he wants to see this fight happen sooner than later. However, even if the split was 70/30 it would still be more money than Pac has ever made under Arum. In boxing, that says a lot.
Let's not forget, Bob Arum is an important piece to this puzzle. Arum is a big part of the reason that both of these guys have the exposure that they do, but he's also part of the problem in terms of Pac's leverage in negotiating. I truly believe that if Pac left Top Rank this fight would be made in a week or two.
Anyways, I still think Pac would be as big a star just based on how exciting his fighting style is even though he is not an American. He certainly received a lot of exposure from his fight with DLH where he was definitely an offensive monster and same with his fight with Cotto, who was at the time, arguably a bigger PPV star than Pac (I'd have to check Cotto's #s but we all know he is the current #3 so he has drawing power). Plus, being here in San Antonio, I see plenty of Mexicans out when I would go to the fight and all I ever heard from any of them was complete respect for Pacquiao and we all know they are big buying market in terms of PPV fights. Whether or not they would buy Pac vs. a non-Mexican fighter, I don't know, but it adds to the mix. That's actually one of the things I use in my sales, especially when meeting with Mexican men, I talk to them about boxing, it works every time!
Arum sucks, I hope Pac leaves him, but he probably won't. I think that's a lot to do with why Mayweather priced himself out of the fight - he doesn't want to do any favors for Arum, but really it just hurts his own pocketbook and the sport in general IMO. It'd be a shame if we don't actually get to see these guys square off
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Former Wildcat track star now runs to save lives
Running saved his life. Now he is saving the lives of others through his passion to run. Former ACU track star and Olympian Gilbert Tuhabonye ('01) is co-founder of the Gazelle Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life for people in Burundi by providing access to clean water.
While Tuhabonye's contribution to the people of Burundi is inspiring in itself, it is his life story that provides a poignant backdrop for the cause he supports today.
An early love for running
Born in 1974 in the southern county of Songa in Burundi, a small mountainous country in east central Africa, Tuhabonye grew up with his three siblings and parents who farmed and were part of the Tutsi tribe.
Tuhabonye grew up loving to run. He ran to the valley's edge to get water for his family. He ran to school, five miles away. He loved to race his friends, and his favorite pastime was chasing his family's cows.
In the sixth grade Tuhabonye was baptized as a Catholic and in the next year, moved 150 miles away to board at a Protestant school in Kibimba where he began to run competitively.
Running barefoot, he won an 8K race while only a freshman. As a sophomore, he met a coach who encouraged him to work hard and try for the Olympics. Gilbert became a national champion in the 400 and 800 meters as an 11th grader. As a senior, Gilbert was already an extraordinary runner whose goal was to get a scholarship to an American school, get an education and return home to Burundi.
Running for his life
Those plans took a twist on Oct. 21, 1993. The centuries-old war between the Tutsi and Hutu tribes erupted in horrific reality one afternoon as Tuhabonye and his classmates were in school. The Hutu classmates at the Kibimba school, their parents, some teachers and other Hutu tribesmen, forced more than a hundred Tutsi children and teachers into a room where they beat and burned them to death.
After nine hours of being buried by the corpses of his beloved friends, and himself on fire, Tuhabonye used the charred bone of one of his classmates to break through a window. He jumped free of the burning building and ran into the night, on charred feet, surviving one of the most horrible massacres in the long Tutsi-Hutu war. He ran from that horror into a new life.
The road to forgiveness
After his traumatic past, Tuhabonye had two choices: hold on to the anger and hurt caused by the Burundi genocide or find strength to forgive those who caused much pain and loss. Tuhabonye tells a candid first hand account of his path to forgiveness in a TED talk in Austin.
He shares, "Forgiveness has allowed me to move forward. Forgiveness has allowed me to find joy. It was very hard; I had to find running. Running is my therapy. It is my freedom. It grounds me and it makes me happy. It is the vehicle for all other blessings that have come my way."
Tuhabonye shares his remarkable story in greater detail through his book: This Voice in My Heart: A Genocide Survivor's Story of Escape, Faith, and Forgiveness.
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Now, 19 years later and more than 8,000 miles from Burundi, Gilbert Tuhabonye is a celebrity in the world of running. Despite being covered with scar tissue from his extensive burns, he was a national champion runner while at Abilene Christian University. He is now, by all accounts, the most popular running coach in Austin, Texas, where he lives with his wife, Triphine, and two daughters, Emma and Grace.
Tuhabonye spreads his joy and passion for running as the owner and founder of Gilbert's Gazelles, one of Austin's largest training groups for people looking to learn the basics of running, train for the Boston Marathon, and everything in between. He is also the head cross country and track coach at St. Andrews High School, having led them to four consecutive state championships (2008-2011).
In 2006, along with a few other running friends, Gilbert co-founded the Gazelle Foundation whose mission is to build water projects in Burundi. Fittingly, the Foundation's largest annual fundraiser is the Run for the Water 10-Miler, 5K & Kids K event, which takes place each fall in downtown Austin.
Tuhabonye says of the Gazelle Foundation, "The main focus of the foundation is to provide clean water to people. We go to places where we know people need us."
Because of the foundation's efforts through fundraising events like Run for the Water, 15,500 people now have access to clean water as of this September 2012.
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Östermalm is the hub of glamour in Stockholm. Expect and get high-end fashion house brands such as Louis Vuitton, Max Mara and Hugo Boss on the Birger Jarlsgatan and Biblioteksgatan strip and streets in and around Stureplan.
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Sturegallerian is home to both international brands and independent Swedish boutiques, and is also home to a Swedish icon amongst spas, Sturebadet. At the front entrance, you will find the classic Sturehof Bar and Restaurant. This is the place to have your champagne or coffee on your shopping break.
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Genealogy is like a jigsaw puzzle, but you don't have the box top, so you don't know what the picture is supposed to look like. As you start putting the puzzle together, you realize some pieces are missing, and eventually you figure out that some of the pieces you started with don't actually belong to this puzzle. I'll help you discover the right pieces for your puzzle and assemble them into a picture of your family.
Monday, May 6, 2013
Skeletons in the Closet: Adoption
I have relatives on both sides of my family who were adopted, both into and out of the family. Most of them I have known about pretty much all my life, because the subject was not taboo. In fact, it was usually treated in a positive manner, and those relatives were not considered any differently. It was kind of like saying that someone had brown hair -- just a trait that person had. My mother's favorite cousin was adopted.
Some family members, however, were not as open about the subject. One cousin requested I not indicate in the family history that her children were adopted. Another relative had never told her husband about the son she had given up for adoption, which caused an interesting situation when the son showed up at the house one day.
Adoption has a profound effect on millions of people and on society. Laura Callen, who is an adopted person, noted the lack of a museum that explores adoption's history and story and decided to change that. She began and now directs the Adoption Museum Project, which plans to create the first museum about adoption. The museum will look at the experiences of adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents, and their families, along with the social phenomenon of adoption. It will also relate adoption to contemporary social issues. Following two years of concept development, the project is now working on creating a sustainable organization and advancing its mission.
To help publicize the project, two free events are being held on Saturday, May 11:
• "Our Place at the Table: Honoring Birthmother Stories", an exhibit at Red Poppy Art House, 2698 Folsom Street, San Francisco, California, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Children are welcome.
• "Birthmothers Speak", a solo performance and presentation of material written by birth mothers, at Alley Cat Books, 3036 24th Street, San Francisco, California, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. This event is intended for an adult audience.
The Adoption Museum Project has a Facebook page with quite a bit of activity, including serious disagreements about terminology, showing how this subject stirs up emotions on both sides. There is also a WordPress site with some bare-bones information.
From a family history perspective, adoption can be very difficult to research. Most states in the U.S. have closed adoption records (and some people claim that the real reason for that is to protect the adoption industry, not the rights of the adoptee or either set of parents), and gaining access usually requires a court order. Often adoptees have had success because they needed to know about their birth parents so they could find information about their families' health histories. You should always check on what the laws are and were in the area you are researching. Illinois recently opened adoption records to adoptees; some states had open records into the early and mid-20th century, such as New Jersey, which didn't close its records until 1941. There are also organizations which help coordinate contact between birth parents and children who were given up for adoption. Cyndi's List has many helpful links for adoption research.
Adoption is a very sensitive subject. Be diplomatic when speaking with family members and respectful of their privacy, but also be loving and nonjudgmental.
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This is a really interesting subject. On the one hand, how do you even begin to find out if there are any adopted people in my family tree. On the other hand, does it matter that much to me if they are? (I was going to say, "does it matter to a genealogist?" but I know that it does matter to some). I guess it's something to ponder, but it's something that probably won't come up for me too often.ReplyDelete
I'll pass this blog post on to others I know who have adopted children. Unfortunately, most of them are out here in the Midwest, so they won't be able to attend your local events, but information about the museum will probably interest them quite a bit.
Thanks as always - your blog is fun and informative.Replies
Sometimes the knowledge about an adoption is already known in the family. Sometimes it's whispered about. Other times, you might run into a dead end very quickly in your research or find conflicting information about names.
Whether it "matters" is very much an individual decision. Many adoptees research both their birth and adoptive families; others research one side or the other. If you go by the literal meaning of "genealogy" (from the same root that gives us genes and genetics), only the birth side should be included, and that's the side that is critical for health histories. The broader field of "family history", however, has plenty of room to encompass both sides.
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BEIXIAOYING TOWN, China (AP) Olympic canoer Thomasz Wylenzek fainted after winning the silver medal with his German partner in the 1,000-meter canoe double race and was being treated for dehydration at a hospital.
Wylenzek was listed in stable condition Friday. He was given intravenous fluids, said International Canoe Federation spokesman Dave Macleod.
Wylenzek's partner, Christian Gille, fell into the water after their canoe hit the lane marker. Wylenzek, though, later needed assistance and was put into a rescue boat.
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KINGSFORD – Mary C. "Cleo" Johnson, 97, of Kingsford, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2013, at Freeman Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.
She was born on March 7, 1916, in Ladysmith, Wis., the daughter of Edward and Vierenna Kernan. She spent most of her childhood in Aurora, Wis., and graduated from Kingsford High School in 1934.
Cleo married Erland Johnson in Kingsford in 1938. The couple resided in Kingsford, where they raised their three daughters.
Mary was a full time homemaker and the center of her life was her family. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and they knew they could always count on her love and support. There was never any shortage of good food and goodies at Grandma's house.
Cleo was preceded in death by her husband, Erland in 1993; one daughter, Patricia Brooks in 1998; and one son-in-law, James Haddad in 1993; her mother, Vierenna; and her stepfather, James Gordon. Also preceding her in death were one brother, Thomas (Marian) Kernan; two sisters, Dolores (Edward) Vallier and Kathleen (Carlo) Calo; and her special cousin, Helen Peterson.
She is survived by two daughters, Carole (Wayne) Broerger of Fridley, Minn., and Karen (Jack) Smith of Kingsford; one son-in-law, John (Mary) Brooks of Spread Eagle, Wis.; six grandchildren, Joanne (Walter) Howard of Sheboygan Falls, Wis., Michael (Maria) Smith of Cambridge, Wis., Steven (Karen) Haddad of Colorado Springs, Colo., Diane Haddad of White Bear Lake, Minn., Kristen (Matt) Janousek of Kingsford, and Jeffery (Keri) Brooks of DePere, Wis.; 10 great-grandchildren, Jenna and Carlie Howard, Camila, Nicole and Natasha Smith, Benjamin and Oliver Haddad, Paige and Eden Janousek, and Brayden Brooks; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home.
Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Father Joseph Gouin will officiate.
Burial will be in the Niagara Cemetery.
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Daryl Grams
HANSKA – Daryl Grams, age 64, of Hanska, died at his home on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at Zion Lutheran Church in Hanska with Rev. Bonnie Roys officiating.
Burial will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery near Hanska.
Visitation will be at the Church on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday one hour prior to services.
You may send the family condolences online at www.sturmfh.com
Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in St. James.
Daryl Dean Grams, the son of Orville and Myrtle (Tetzlaff) Grams was born April 12, 1948 in New Ulm. He lived with his family near and in Hanska all his life. He graduated from Hanska High School in 1966. That same year, Daryl started working for Kraft Foods. Daryl proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1967- 1971. After returning from the Navy, Daryl went back to work at Kraft Foods until his retirement in 2011.
Daryl married Carla Bliese on Jan. 17, 1981. They lived together in Hanska.
He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, having served on various committees. He was also a member of the VFW and a former Hanska firefighter.
Daryl enjoyed life in every way. He was happiest when he was surrounded by family and friends. When he wasn't, he had no problems starting a conversation with a stranger. Those of us who knew Daryl, knew that he loved to talk. He also loved to laugh and joke around. He also enjoyed playing cards, going fishing, tending to his garden, and doing yard work. No matter what Daryl was doing, or who he was with, there was always a smile on his face and a kind word on his lips.
Survivors include his wife, Carla Grams of Hanska, children, Chad (Vicki) Grams of Owatonna, Brett Grams of New Ulm, Cami (Brian) Baune of Mankato, Amanda Grams (Johnny Suttles) of Charleston, S.C.; 5 grandchildren; his father, Orville Grams of New Ulm; brother, Donald (Kay) Grams of Hanska; brother-in-law, Charles Olson of Hanska; mother-in-law, Joanne Bliese; other in-laws, Art (Carla) Bliese of Minneapolis, Steve Bliese of Nevada, Cary (Trudy) Bliese of Burnsville, Dwayne (Spring) Arndt of Nevada, Beth Tyner of New Ulm, Randy (Sandy) Dotson of Hutchinson, and Mary Jo (Dave) Runde of Bloomington. He is preceded in death by his mother, sister, Doreen Olson, father-in-law, Lyle Bliese, mother-in-law, Carolyn Jackson and brother-in-law, James Dotson.


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- Maggie, an 8-month-old Golden retriever, who swallowed a large piece of antler bone, resulting in surgery to remove the antler from her stomach.
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IQor, which handles business processes, customer-service contacts, collections and outsourcing, currently has 500 employees on 3000 Corporate Exchange Drive in Columbus.
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21 Day China Panorama
Tour Testimonials
I have been traveling since my first trip oversea in 1967 to work and travel in Europe and have not stop. I have traveled with a backpack to ultra luxury, by myself and in groups, on business or pleasure and China Sprees tour of China was the best I have every taken. We did not want it to end. Thank for a wonderful first experience of China.
CS: Comment on your National guide
Answer: He solved all problems before they even happened, he was always ahead of the game and solving an possible upcoming problem. He even saw what we were not eating during the first few meals and realized the group did like tofu so he ask us, got our opinion and then adjusted the menu for the rest of the trip
CS: Based on your experience from this trip what would you like to say to potential travelers to China?
Answer: Go to China as soon as possible and as often as possible after your first trip, because it is such a vast country and there is so much to see, and use China Spree to make all arrangements
Richard C & Terry W, Pennsylvania
21-Day China Panorama, May, 2011
CS: Comment on your National guide
Answer: Edward was an excellent guide, he is organized, and knowledgable, a great problem solver and tried to please everyone on the tour. He appears to be a very caring person. For example, one night on the cruise tour and was sick and didnt go to dinner. Edward called my room to check on me and later in the evening brought me fruits and breads to eat. He really went out of his way to do that, I thought that was very thoughtful.
Dorothy N & Richard L, South Carolina
21-Day China Panorama, May, 2011
Good morning Mr. Wu,
My wife and I just returned last week from our 21 day Panorama Tour (CS110427CP).
We want to let you know that the entire trip was not only amazing, but first class as well.
We were impressed with everything from start to finish:
- China Spree web site is detailed, well organized and very informative
- staff at the office are friendly and provide quick responses to questions
- all of the guides in China were fantastic (Kevin, Linda, Sue, Jack, Charlie, Tom and Celia).
The service that they provided right up until our departures at the various airports was outstanding.
- all the places we visited in each city were well chosen and enjoyable
- food selection and proportions throughout the trip were excellent
- hotels that we stayed at were more like 6 star rather than the advertised 5 star
This was the first time that the two of us had elected to travel in a tour group. The "bar" has been set very high and we can only hope that our future tours can provide the service that China Spree provides. We certainly will be telling all of our travelling friends about the type and quality of tours that are available through China Spree.
You have an excellent tour business Mr. Wu. Be proud of your accomplishments, and always praise your entire staff both in the United States and in China. They certainly do an outstanding job.
Our only disappointment Mr. Wu is that China Spree does not offer tours to other parts of the world.
Thanks again to everyone at China Spree for making our trip to China an unforgettable experience.
We wish you well and continued success in the travel business.
Paul and Sue
Rockwood, Ontario. Canada
Paul & Sue R,Ontario
21-Day China Panorama, April, 2011
I feel that my trip to china could not have been better. We took the 21 day trip and did we see China. I spoke to other tours while I was there, to learn we recivied the best value, plus we had the best. Our host quide, who stayed with us, made anything possible. Our zipper broke on our suite case and our quide took by husband to buy one between tours. Any problem we had as a group he covered it. Never have I been any where that people took such care to cover your needs or concerns. I do not believe there will ever be a trip, at this price, done so well. I'm not sure by paying more, a lot more, there will ever be such a tour. Thank you China Spree for showing your country to me with such pride and honestly. I left China feeling that anything was possible if you believe.
CS: Based on your experience from this trip what would you like to say to potential travelers to China?
Answer: You'll never believe it. The chinese love the west, so they are facinated with us and we stick out. You'll come back being able to climb steps, and over whelmed. It's bigger than you can imagine, everything is bigger and more.
Shari C, Missouri
21-Day China Panorama, April, 2010
We have taken other group tours and China Spree was the best. Our favorite part of our tour was Kevin our national guide who made our trip very enjoyable. He was very knowledgeable, very attentive to everyone's needs and caring. Like other testimonials that I read before our trip, we were skeptical of rave revues but now we understand them. China Spree has 5 star hotels & great itineraries. We enjoyed the Chinese people as they were very friendly. While we were on tours, we were fortunate to have some school children on field trips and they were adorable & very friendly. We took the 21 day Panorama tour on 3/28/10 to 4/17/10.
CS: Based on your experience from this trip what would you like to say to potential travelers to China?
Answer: I would recommend a trip to China to everyone and of course with China Spree.
Anita R, Louisiana
21-Day China Panorama, March, 2010
Just returned from a 21-day trip to China with China Spree and I can not stop telling everyone how wonderful it was. The food was delicious, each hotel was more impressive than the one before, the trip was interesting, organized, and entertaining. But, the absolute best thing on our trip was our tour guide, Jim. He kept all of us on a tight schedule, and always made everyday an adventure -- a very lovely adventure. He was attentive to everyone's individual needs and made sure that he did everything humanly possible to fullfill those needs. He was kind and compassionate and his energy, humor and knowledge made the trip one that I will never forget.
CS: Comment on your Tour Manager, using rate 1-10 while 10 is the best
Answer: 50!!! Jim went over and above to make the trip the best it could be. We had one very difficult couple on this trip and yet Jim not only did his best to satisfy them, but never neglected any of us in the process. Jim never lost his temper or his patience and stayed focused and organized for the duration of the trip.
CS: Based on your experience from this trip what would you like to say to potential travelers to China?
Answer: If you are thinking about travelling to China --- go with China Spree. You will have a trip of a lifetime. And ---- request Jim!!!!
Doreen, California
21-Day China Panorama, October, 2009
CS: What could we have done to make your trip more enjoyable?
Answer: I highly recommend the China Spree Panorama Tour for anyone seeking to experience the broad spectrum of contemporary China. From pastoral scenes lifted right out of traditional Chinese landscape paintings to urban centers bursting from change, from leisurely cruises to a high speed magnetic train, from ancient temples to outbursts of modern design, you will sample all the richness and color of this exciting country. Our national and local guides were always informative and ever reliable, caring for our needs as a group and for us as individuals. This is the great benefit of small group travel with China Spree. The result was a truly memorable tour, designed to showcase China and achieved with great efficiency, fine accommodations, and with good spirit and a real sense of the joy of travel.
CS: Based on your experience from this trip what would you like to say to potential travelers to China?
Answer: Put aside any concerns about hotel choices, food selection, health issues, etc. and be open to the varied experiences that make up modern China, knowing that you are in competent and caring hands with China Spree.
Robert,New York
21-Day China Panorama, October, 2009
China Spree does an amazing job with every aspect of their tours. How are able to provide such excellent hotels and itineraries at such economic rates? I have no idea. We asked our last (and favorite) local guide in Shanghai what she thought about China Spree since she provides tours for many travel companies, and she said she felt that China Spree provided the best value for your money. She commented on the fact that Wilson returns to China several times a year to check on the hotels and try out new restaurants, whereas other tour companies keep the same itineraries, hotels, and restaurants without ever returning ensure that the quality is maintained. She also mentioned that the China Spree travelers always seem really happy with their trips, which we certainly were. All this to say, our group of eight travelers was thrilled with China Spree at the end of our trip and it was interesting to hear her point of view considering her experience with such a wide variety of travel companies.
CS: What did you like about this trip?
Answer: The pacing was perfect, the hotels were amazing (except for Guilin), the tour guides were great, we learned a ton, the price was very affordable, and everything went perfectly.
CS: Based on your experience from this trip what would you like to say to potential travelers to China?
Answer: I highly recommend anyone and everyone who is planning a trip to China for the first time to travel with China Spree. It is the best deal out there and you receive first rate service. As a history teacher, I gained a wealth of information about China from the local guides and brought back plenty of artifacts and photos to inspire my students. The hotels were amazing and the itinerary set the perfect pace for us to see the wonders of China without killing us off in the process. My favorite experiences were those where we got to be with the local people such as the lunch in the Hutongs and joining in a fan dance in Beijing, the Dragon Spine rice terraces with the Zhuong, Miao, and Yao minority people, and the tuk tuk ride to the farm in Yangshuo.
Valerie, California
21-Day China Panorama, July, 2009
China Spree surpassed my expectations. The overall tour expericence was excellent. If you want to see China and experience the wonderful Chinese culture, China Spree offers a convenient way to see all of the highlights of China and more. I wouldn't hesitate to tour with them again.
Gerald, Utah
21-Day China Panorama, July, 2009
China Spree gave us the trip of a lifetime on our "panorama tour:" a thoughtful, varied itinerary in just the right order, with a mixture of exercise and rest; a top-notch national guide and good local guides, superb organization, fabulous hotels way beyond our expectation, tasty meals, and interesting optional experiences, such as the amazing light show in Yangshuo. The thorough China Spree website answered all our questions, provided historical background, and gave on-target advice about clothing, adaptors, and photographic equipment and batteries. And, with its great testimonials, it attracted a great group of people with whom we enjoyed traveling. I'm delighted to be able to encourage others to embark on their own adventures in China with China Spree as their guide!
Lois, Virginia
21-Day China Panorama, June, 2009
China Spree first impressed me with the detail of their website; next with the immediate and helpful responses to all emails during the planning stages of my trip; and finally with the care and consideration shown during my visit. The varied aspects of the tour, emphasizing both city and country life, was impressive. The comfortable accommodations and delicious food were an added bonus. Our Tour Manager, Lucy Yu, is a National Treasure. I will, and indeed have already, recommend China Spree to my friends.
CS: Comment on your Tour Manager, using rate 1-10 while 10 is the best
Answer: Lucy Yu was pleasant yet exuded confidence. She was obviously knowledgeable and experienced and always gave the impression of being able to resolve any problem. She has a splendid manner of conciliation, being able to cope with all types of personalities.
Sherry, California
21-Day China Panorama, June, 2009
Excellent organisation, excellent tour, small group, knowledgeable guides, friendly guides national and local. For price that you pay you can see and enjoy almost everythig of magnificent China.
CS: According to your experience from this trip what would you suggest to those who are going to traveling to China?
Answer: Look China with positive eyes and you will enjoy your trip and everytning from panda to Li river.
Zoran & Brigita, California
21-Day China Panorama, May, 2009
My wife and I are experience travelers, and have never been on a tour in any of our travels in the past. We were, in fact, very leary of going on a tour that would limit our personal options, but were also well aware that travel to China would be more difficult than we thought we could manage on our own. We researched for months and discovered China Spree. I cannot say enough about their well thought out itinerary, exceptional national and local tour guides, excellent hotels, and exciting and informative local tours. We made lifelong friends on the trip, including every member of our group of twelve. Having such a small group allowed us to really get to know one another, and form friendships that have continued. Several of us are planning to get together on future trips, and we hope to make more with China Spree.
CS: According to your experience from this trip what would you suggest to those who are going to traveling to China?
Answer: The tour is arduous and you need to be in decent shape to make it through the long days. But its well worth it. Also, PACK LIGHT!! You need half of what you think you need, and you can cut that back by another 25%. Good shoes, underwear that you can wash and dry overnight, and a good camera. Easy packing clothing that you can wear day in and day out.
Jay & Donna, Washington
21-Day China Panorama, May, 2009
China Spree provided my wife and I with an excellent experience at an unbelievable price. Their professionalism and concern for each traveler's safety and satisfaction are impossible to top. I have no doubt that we made the right choice!
Joseph, Arizona
21-Day China Panorama, May, 2009
We can't rave enough about China Spree. Like most other testimonials on their website, we also marveled about the value, the the quality of hotels, meals, attractions, motor coaches and national and local guides. Believe all you read in all of the testimonials. It is all true.
CS: Based on your experience from this trip what would you like to say to potential travelers to China?
Answer: Have no fear with China Spree as the tour operator. It is an amazing safe country where you need three weeks to do it all.
Philip & Judy, New York
21-Day China Panorama, March, 2009
As an artist and art historian who has studied China for 30 years, this trip was a dream come true. I don't feel like I went to another specific little part of the world, I feel as though I came to understand a greater part of the world. I recommend China Spree 21-Day China Panorama tour to anyone who wants to take the trouble to see China at all. Go for it! Sure it's not like the West, it's not supposed to be! Our guides and other people who helped us on the tour were so kind and helpful. If I only had one trip to take to the Orient, China Spree would be my choice. The amount of sightseeing, the wonderful accommodations, and the bounteous food make this a truly world-class bargain!
James Hutchinson , MA Ashland Oregon
21-Day China Panorama, May, 2008


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Corky: Surf meet finds most still kicking
I remember back in the late 1960's they used to have these great get-togethers that were happily called "love ins." They were wonderful and friendly party-like events with lots of colors, bubble blowing and affectionate babes all over the place.
These festivities usually involved some sort of concert or music. The most famous of these events took place in San Francisco at Golden Gate Park. These were the "happening" love-ins and you could always hear the word "wow" being uttered in almost any and every conversation.
There are those who say if you were at one of these and remember it then you weren't actually there.
Anyway, this brings me to this week's little story. Last Saturday I attended the Longboard Collectors Club annual surfboard swap meet and inductions into the Surfboard Builders Hall of Fame at Doheny State Park in beautiful Dana Point.
When I was strolling into the event with my beautiful wife, Raquel, I had this intense flashback that I was walking into a present-day surfing version of a vintage "love in." Only it was more like a surf-in and this was "Golden Teeth Park." The average age was close to triple digits yet the vibe was close to or exactly the same as one of the Golden Gate Park affairs.
There was color and happiness everywhere, and the warm glow of friendliness and camaraderie filled your senses. It was like a Grateful Dead concert without the incense and the Grateful Dead.
That said, there where a ton of great surf dudes, some legends and so many people that I recognized their faces but could not for the life of me (what there is left anyway) could remember their names. What's up with that? I was talking to one guy for like 20 minutes without ever realizing he used to be my next door neighbor.
Everybody got much older than me, even guys way younger. At least that's the way I saw it and I am sticking with that point of view in spite of heavy evidence to the contrary.
My great friend Mickey "the Mongoose" Munoz was there with his normal great smile and laugh despite just twanging his knee in a snowboard accident. Don't you love guys 75 years old having snowboard accidents? I do. I love that guy, he is surfing the best in his life and is more stoked than 10 of your average groms put together.
Former World Champion Peter "PT" Townend was there. He gets the award for the dude who attends the most fun events worldwide each year. PT is a joy and a pure surfer from head to toe. He was a former "Golden Aussie," but I'm not sure how many gold teeth he is sporting. Must be a few, though.
Richard Chew was there along with his longtime surfboard builder Richard Harbour. Doug Haut, the ultra cool surfboard builder and Santa Cruz coldwater for 60-plus years survivor, was looking younger than his age and was very stoked. Both Larry Gordon and Floyd Smith of Gordon and Smith Surfboards were on hand and Floyd got inducted into the Builders Hall of Fame.
The induction ceremony was really fun. Bob "the Greek" Bolen and "Mickey Rat" Ester were the announcers. It's funny when you get a herd of legends and innovators together – many claims of being the "first" or "inventor" or "originator" of some thing or another always get thrown out there. These claims seemed to keep coming up during the inductions, some maybe true and some maybe not. I can't really say one way or another.
But what I loved was that as the Greek was reading these introductions, he seemed to have this great, possibly tongue in cheek, tone in his delivery. His talk had a "this is total malarkey but I gotta read it anyway" vibe about it. Very respectful, yet you knew he wasn't buying all of it.
All that stuff is just a great entertaining part of this kind of deal. You ought to hear infamous surfboard builder Dick Brewer claim full glory to everything ever invented just like he actually believes it himself. Maybe he does? Nonetheless, it's all part of the rich pageantry.
Speaking of rich pageantry, even Mr. Classicsurf.com himself, the ever-chubby H. Allan Seymour, was in attendance.
It was a really great event and I came away from it totally stoked that I had been there and that I was, like all those other dudes there, still alive and vertical. And most of us still have a decent bite, gold teeth or no.
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please go ahead and explain how the republicans were to blame for the housing crisis because last i checked it was the dems that pushed legislation through to force banks to loan to people that couldn't afford loans. Not only that but when bush said that freddie and fannie were a problem dems said no they weren't. Barney Frank has a sound byte where he states there is no problem with freddie and fannie, but now we hear him spouting there was. I think he was a little late but hey what do i know im a shrinking minority!
Are you using the term Majority of Americans in the sense of those who voted in the election or the entire "American Public"
I would like to see the figures to support your claim.
Or is that the same math that Pelosi is using to scare everyone with. You know the one that she said more folks will lose jobs than even live in the country.
Even on MSN this morning they could not find any bright spots and the only thing to try and make BHO look favorable was its only been 3 weeks. Cant wait to see what the guy can do with a month.
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Cleveland hip-hop firebrand Machine Gun Kelly plays Columbus more than some rappers who live here, so there's a palpable sense of camaraderie when he comes to town. And anticipation will be high Friday with MGK's Bad Boy/Interscope debut "Lace Up" (not to be confused with the 2010 mixtape that launched him to fame) coming later this fall.
With Jimmy Iovine and Diddy on his side, the rapper born Richard Colson Baker may be on the verge of an even bigger breakout moment. He's got the formula down; MGK's recent duet with Ester Dean, "Invincible," reeks of Eminem and Rihanna's smash hit "Love the Way You Lie."


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Residing in the mysterious, mist-capped forests of Central Africa, the iconic mountain gorilla shares 97 percent of its DNA composition with human beings. The species' plight for survival first captured global attention through the tireless work of Dian Fossey and remains at the top of conservation agendas.
Every wildlife enthusiast dreams of the day he or she will come face-to-face with the world's last surviving mountain gorillas. For me, that day was June 3, 2012.
In an age where travelers can shop High Street or unwind in opulence at Le Meurice on a whim, the pilgrimage to Rwanda to observe gorillas in the equatorial jungle is an experience unlike any other. My contemporaries and I on the safari longed to immerse ourselves in the lost world of our critically endangered relatives and experience their all-encompassing majesty firsthand.
Thankfully, Rwanda's current climate does not reflect its tragic history. The country in the twenty-first century is safe and inviting, with a bustling yet remarkably pristine capital city, Kigali, and excellent infrastructure. Nature tourism is the country's primary source of income, and it fosters an ongoing national commitment to conservation.
This dedication is palpable in the northwest reaches across the picturesque peaks and valleys of Volcanoes National Park, home to Rwanda's 380-plus mountain gorillas, just about half of the planet's surviving population. The park encompasses a substantial portion of the Virunga Mountains, a precious swathe of lush primate habitat extending to neighboring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. While the challenges of conservation are heightened by international boundaries, Rwanda's park service professionals and stalwart nongovernmental organizations have habituated 18 troops of mountain gorillas within its borders. And because of a well-established permit system, nine of these families are accessible to visitors on prearranged gorilla treks.
Luxury safari outfitter Cox & Kings USA facilitates the journey to the African heartland, anchored by up-close and personal time with the gentle giants on a four-day, three-night "Gorillas in the Mist" tour. A Cox & Kings representative escorts you throughout your trip, which begins with your arrival at the Kigali airport. Once in a private safari vehicle, you'll immediately understand Rwanda's "1,000 hill" epithet, as you climb and descend the verdant countryside.
By your first afternoon, the jet lag quickly dissipates while relaxing in a designer bathtub, gin and tonic in hand, at the posh Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge. Rwanda's newest diamond in the brush reflects a growing global demand for high-end ecotourism with a sumptuous product: Eight spacious stone cottages, steeped in rustic luxury and capped with Rwandese terra-cotta tile roofs, sit in the shadows of the dramatic Virunga mountains. The common spaces flaunt a bucolic charm, offering an idyllic ambience for safari-goers eager to share their experiences over gourmet delicacies and sophisticated libations.
For the next two mornings, expect a 5:30 a.m. wake-up "knock" for an on-time arrival at park headquarters to begin this unforgettable adventure. Your peregrination varies in length from two to eight hours, depending on the gorillas' movement and location. Once at HQ, you'll find out which of the nine troops you'll be visiting and soon learn of the personalities and idiosyncrasies within that group.
On my first trek, I was assigned to the 17-member Hirwe family, which includes a young silverback and his charismatic (and delightfully rambunctious) newborn twins. After several hours of hiking through a combination of rain forest and bamboo forest, our park guides led us to the silverback, two females and the twins sunbathing near a dry riverbed, with the rest of the extended family close behind.
At close range, it was hard to hold back the flurry of emotions. Their humanlike qualities are uncanny, their personal interactions spellbinding. For me, this marked one of my life's greatest and most poignant moments.
The following day brought us in close contact with the Sabyinyo troop, twice the size of Hirwe and led by the largest living silverback male on record (nearly 500 pounds). Under the dense canopy, the family dynamics, the new personalities and the curious tree-climbing juveniles offered an experience completely different from the previous day.
And unlike my first trek, I was able to live in the moment, not just through the camera lens.
Amazingly enough, the intrigue doesn't end with the gorilla encounter. Rwanda, about the size of Maryland, offers more for travelers to explore, and Cox & Kings typically allots extra days to accommodate.
Within Volcanoes National Park, daily treks are conducted in search of the rare golden monkey. Farther afield but within driving distance, at Nyungwe Forest National Park in the country's southwestern reaches, chimpanzee excursions headline the daily agenda.
Near the Virungas along Lake Kivu is the resort town of Gisenyi. Low-rise colonial-style gems, such as the international standard Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, line the sandy beaches of this vast, crystalline freshwater lake, while plenty of local-style restaurants and shops abound.
Heading back to the country's central region, the capital's amenity-rich Kigali Serena Hotel provides a comfortable base for exploring the city's pedestrian streets, friendly storefronts, dynamic markets and public parks.
Wherever your interests lie, Cox & Kings is able to build additional days into the itinerary for riding your "gorilla high" a bit longer and experiencing more of this nation on the rise. coxandkingsusa.com; gov.rw; igcp.org.


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- Subjects:Classroom Management, Teacher Tips and Strategies
Classroom Management: Tips to Make Your Class Minutes Count
- Grades: 1–2, 3–5
I love teaching, and I love teaching even more when I can maximize my academic minutes and minimize interruptions and distractions. When I was a new teacher, I can't tell you how many minutes were wasted every day because of children arguing over "cutting" in line or seats for read-aloud. Kids missed precious class time during trips to the restroom, where they played in the stalls and flooded the bathroom.
I love teaching, and I love teaching even more when I can maximize my academic minutes and minimize interruptions and distractions. When I was a new teacher, I can't tell you how many minutes were wasted every day because of children arguing over "cutting" in line or seats for read-aloud. Kids missed precious class time during trips to the restroom, where they played in the stalls and flooded the bathroom. Incomplete homework was another recurring problem. Many of the kids who didn't turn in their homework suffered from an overloaded social calendar, travelling between spilt parents, or had parents who were not able to speak English. I was at my wit's end. What could I do to solve these problems? Read on to find out!
Student Numbers
OK, many teachers already use this idea, but for those of you who aren't, it's absolutely wonderful and easy to do. Each student in my class is assigned a student number from one to 25, going alphabetically by last name. This is their number for the entire year. All materials in the classroom are numbered accordingly: textbooks, mailboxes, backpack hooks, pencils, markers and marker lids, glue bottles, etc. I used to label everything with students' names and then relabel everything the next year, so this saves me loads of time from year to year. And when a student moves, all of their materials get packed up, but are ready for the next student without changing the labels.
We also line up every day according to student number, with number one as the line leader on the first day of school, number two on the second day, etc. This allows everyone to have their place in line without the worry of "cutting." Students also sit on the carpet for read-aloud in numbered order.
Collecting papers and grading is a breeze when all of your student numbers correspond to numbers in your grade book. I also have an easy check off list with the student numbers for collecting items such as field trip forms. You can also easily divide the students up into groups using their student numbers. I often will call "evens" and "odds," for example, to divide the class into teams for games.
Bathroom Tickets
Many academic minutes are wasted when kids use the restroom during class time. Some students genuinely have to go, but many others use a restroom trip as an opportunity to play around. The bathroom is a big draw for young kids. They are out of immediate supervision, the room is acoustic, and there are all kinds of things to play with. At our school, students are required to have a partner to accompany them to the bathroom, which presents another reason to play. In order to regain some of that lost time, I use bathroom tickets, which are just little cards that I made using clip art and card stock.
Each child gets two cards a week with their student number on the back. If they need to use the restroom during class time, they give me a ticket. Then I assign a person of the opposite sex to go with them and wait outside the bathroom door. If a child has any of the tickets left at the end of the week, they are rewarded with raffle tickets. If they need to use the restroom during class, and they don't have any more tickets, I write their name down and they owe me five minutes of their recess time. Losing a ticket or five minutes of recess is usually all a child needs to decide whether they can hold it or they really need to go. I tell them all the time that I don't want them to have an accident. I also remind them to use the restroom before we go to recess and lunch.
Study Hall
Most teachers have some sort of bell work that students do when they come in from recess or before they begin another subject. It helps to settle them down by giving them a task to do immediately and independently. It also allows the teacher to take the attendance or lunch count, or pass out items for the next lesson. Oftentimes these worksheets are quick reviews of concepts previously taught. One of the things I use for bell work is homework, which in my class consists of one spelling assignment, one math page, and one reading comprehension assignment or grammar page. In addition to the worksheets, students are required to read for 20 minutes each night.
I use ten minutes of my day as a study hall. During this time, I help struggling students or students whose parents work or don't know how to help their child, and I support kids who need some help, but can mostly complete work on their own. I also put out any materials that they might need for their work such as rulers, glue, linking cubes, dictionaries, etc. Kids are only allowed to work on homework during study hall, and they may read if their homework is completed. Most of the time, if a student is really focused and working, they can finish about half their homework during study hall. This increases the likelihood of their completing it on their own at home. I love study hall because it allows me to help kids with their homework and saves me from having to create another piece of paper to copy and grade.
Tips From Rick Morris
Many of the ideas that I have loved using came from attending a seminar at my school led by Rick Morris. Rick Morris is an inspirational speaker who has really been in the trenches teaching. He provides staff development and training on classroom management and has written several books that are well worth the cover price. I own about four of them. Check out his brilliance at New Management. There are also several ebooks available for free on the site. I utilize many of his ideas in my classroom, and I know you will enjoy his sense of humor and easy-to-use ideas.
Happy teaching,
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Rebecca, Thanks for your comment. I agree, it does help with maximizing your instructional minutes and minimize the disruptions!
Happy Teaching, Nancy
I believe that students should only get 2 passes a week to use the bathroom during your class period. Many students use the bathroom as an excuse to get out of class and roam the halls. Once their 2 passes are up for the end of the week they are forced to stay in the classroom. This causes less class interruptions and allows more students to sit at their desks, pay attention and actually learn.
I am a pre-service teacher and I believe that bathroom tickets or a sign out sheet for using the bathroom is a great way to keep your class going. Kids tend to use the bathroom when they do not need to simply because they are sick of sitting in class and just want to get up and roam the hallways. Giving them 2 passes a week will get more students attention in class because once those 2 passes are up they can not use the bathroom anymore during that class period.
Kathy, Thanks for the reminder. Some parents are not very receptive to it, but in my experience, most are!
Happy Teaching, Nancy
Be careful with the consequences of using the bathroom pass. I had a mother threaten to sue me for physical abuse when I regulated bathroom trips.
Vickie, Thank for your comment! I LOVE my numbers too. I seriously number almost everything. Notebooks, crayons, markers and lids, glue sticks and glue stick lids, cubbies, pencil boxes, pencils,backpack hooks, and homework folders!
Happy Teaching, Nancy
I use the numbers for everything in my room as well, love it! When they put their name on their papers, they also put their code number on....it's so easy to put them in order and find out who is missing their work quickly!
Catherine, I hope the bathroom tickets cut down on the playing in the bathroom for your kids. Let me know how it works out for you!
Happy Teaching, Nancy
Kelli, Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I absolutely love using their student numbers for everything and I hope you will love it too.
Happy Numbering! Nancy
Love the bathroom ticket idea. I am going to try this as my 2nd graders enjoy playing in the bathrooms during class time quite regularly.
I love the idea of numbering everything. I give my students a number based on alphabetical order, but we only use those numbers when we have the computer cart in the classroom - this makes it easy for students to know which computer to get. Your system of using numbers for everything sounds like a much more time-effective. Since we are already over half way through this year, this is something I can start working on now for the next class. I love the bathroom ticket idea as well. It is not only distracting to me when students need to interrupt a lesson to go to the restroom, but also to the other students.
Thank you for all the great ideas!
Elisabeth, Thanks for your comment. I'm glad that others are using the idea of study hall to help their kids. I love the ideas with the magnets too!
Happy Teaching, Nancy
Amy, Thanks for your comment. I hope that the bathroom tickets work for you as well as they have really worked for me. It really cut down on the number of kids that had to leave class. I have loved using it for years. Let me know how it goes.
Happy Teaching, Nancy
Yvonne, That's a great idea. Thanks for contributing it, and thank you for reading my blog posts.
Happy Teaching, Nancy
An organization idea I use with my students library pass is to use the plastic name badges with the clips. An index card is inserted with the students photo and bar code on one side. Guided Reading levels (for second grade) are listed on the back. As the student advances in GR level, I mark out the old level and circle the new level. The clip is metal so it is carefully returned to the student's magnet on my filing cabinet.
I like the idea of giving each student 2 tickets at the beginning of the week for using the bathroom during class time. I think I am going to try this!
I used this one with the magnetics. It really works well!
Thanks a lot. In my school I spend 3 periods a day for the Hall. The kids sit there and do their homework. If they do it quickly enough I let them go to the hall and play. So, they call it "Selfpreparation".
Regina, Thanks for your comment. I love the magnets with their name on it. I have a similar thing with my kids that go to pullouts. Thank you for your ideas!
Happy Teaching, Nancy
I have a one boy/one girl out of the room at a time policy. To prevent kids interupting instruction, I have a "move your car and go" policy. Each of my kids has a magnetized car labeled with their name. When they need to leave the room (bathroom, nurse,library) they move their car to the appropriate metal shape. That way I can see from across the room who is out. Also if a fire drill is called when someone is out of the room I know if I am missing someone without stopping to count.


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Every Sunday afternoon home game celebrates the Cubs' youngest fans! The first 1,000 kids 13 and younger get the opportunity to run the bases following the game, weather permitting. To take advantage of this opportunity, kids must receive a wristband provided at the Wrigley Field gates upon game entry.
On five select Sundays throughout the season, kids also have the opportunity to receive youth-friendly giveaways, distributed at the entry gates to the first 5,000 kids ages 13 and younger. Check the schedule below to see what giveaways are planned this season.
We hope to see you and the whole family at Wrigley Field in 2016!
To purchase tickets, click the icon next to the game you wish to attend.
Please note: Games starting after 4:00 p.m. CDT do not allow kids to run the bases postgame.


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Read through the answers to these questions other students asked the Admissions Office. Maybe you'll find a quick answer to your question, too.
General Questions
Question 1: Where is Buies Creek?
Buies Creek is located in Harnett County about 40 minutes south of Raleigh, NC, the state capital, and about 30 minutes north of Fayetteville, NC.
Question 2: What is the religious affiliation of Campbell University?
Campbell University is a Christian university affiliated with the Baptist tradition. We welcome students from all Christian traditions as well as students of other faiths to join our campus community.
Question 3: Can freshmen have cars on campus?
Yes. There is ample parking; however, if you are a residential student, we ask that you park at your residence hall.
Question 4: Do freshmen have to live on campus?
All first-time, full-time students are required to live on campus for the first three years (6 semesters) of enrollment unless one of the following criteria is met:
1. Student is married
2. Student is 21 years of age
3. Student is commuting from the primary residence of a parent or legal guardian within a 50 mile radius of Buies Creek.
Question 5: Can I have a minor or double major?
Once you have declared a major, you can also choose a minor or even double major. You will want to consult with your academic adviser prior to declaring either a second major or a minor.
You can minor or double major in most of our degree programs. For more information, read our Academic Catalog .
Question 6: I already have one bachelor's degree. Can I receive a second?
Students who have completed a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university can apply to Campbell University in order to pursue a second bachelor's degree, licensure, or to fulfill prerequisites for a graduate or professional program. However, you'll want to reference our Academic Catalog for qualification and restriction information.
If you have any questions, you can contact our Registrar's Office at 1-800-334-4111 ext. 1265.
Question 7: Does Campbell University offer study abroad opportunities?
Yes! Campbell's Office of Study Abroad offers hundreds of programs for every major all over the world. Study abroad enables Campbell students to pursue academic, career, and personally enriching studies abroad. Campbell offer both semester and summer-long programs, domestic and abroad internships, as well as international service learning opportunities. Students can also participate in Campbell faculty-led summer programs offered each year. Check out the Office of Study Abroad website for more information on study abroad opportunities.
Admissions at Campbell University
Question 8: Can I take classes online?
Campbell University Offers 25 undergraduate degree and certificate programs that are 100% online. For more information, go to https://www.campbell.edu/online/ or contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Question 9: Can I get my degree at night?
Very few of the degree programs on Main Campus can be completed by taking only night courses. While night courses are available, the night offerings aren't designed to provide the full range necessary to complete an entire degree program. You may be better served by enrolling at one of our extended campus locations. The programs at our extended campus provide more flexible scheduling. Find out more about the Extended Program locations.
Question 10: What is Campbell University's SAT code? ACT code?
The University's SAT code is 5100. The ACT code is 3076.
Applying to Campbell University
Question 11: Can I apply online?
Absolutely. You can click here to apply online or you can use one of the Apply buttons on our website.
Question 12: What is the application deadline?
There isn't a deadline. Campbell University uses a "rolling admissions model," which means the Admissions Office evaluates applications whenever they are completed. Applications are accepted until the start date of the semester for which you are applying. However, Admissions doesn't recommend waiting that long.
Question 13: What should I send with my application?
You'll need to submit official high school and college transcripts, as well as official SAT or ACT test scores. Personal essay and teacher recommendations are not required but will be accepted and reviewed if you choose to submit them.
Question 14: Do I have to give you my Social Security number?
We cannot require that you share your Social Security number with us. However, when the Financial Aid Office receives your FAFSA, they will automatically link it with your file if your Social Security number is included on your application. Your financial aid packet will not be complete without your Social Security number, and not sharing it with us will cause a delay with Financial Aid.
Question 15: Can I fax my transcripts?
We can accept faxed transcripts directly from your school.
Question 16: How much is the application fee?
If you apply online, there is no fee. Paper applications are $35.
Question 17: How can I find out the status of my application?
You can find out your application status by sending an email to email@example.com or by calling the Admissions Office at 1-800-334-4111 ext. 1290.
Question 18: How long will it take until I know that I am accepted?
When your high school transcript and SAT/ACT scores are received, along with your submitted application, your file will be reviewed. Please be aware that it can take one month for your SAT/ACT scores to reach us once you request them from College Board.
Question 19: Who should I contact if I'm having trouble with the online application?
You can contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-334-4111 ext. 5783.
Visiting Campus
Question 20: I want to visit on Saturday. Can I make an appointment?
We're glad you want to visit and would love to have you on campus. Saturday visits are available by appointment only between the hours of 9:00-11:00 and are limited to meeting with an Admissions Counselor and campus tour.
To schedule an appointment for another day, contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-334-4111 ext. 1290.
Question 21: Do you allow overnight visits?
We have a few students who have agreed to host interested students for an overnight visit. You must be a senior in high school to qualify for an overnight visitation. Availability of overnight visitation opportunities is subject to the availability of our student hosts.
Overnight visits are scheduled for Monday-Thursday. No weekend overnight visits are available.
For more information about overnight visits, contact the Admissions Office at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Transfer Admissions
Question 22: What are the requirements for transfer students?
Primarily, transfer student requirements are identical to those for non-transfers. However, there are a few things that are different. Visit our Requirements page for more information about admissions requirements at Campbell University.
Question 23: Does Campbell University require transfer students to have a minimum number of credit hours?
No, Campbell University doesn't require transfer applicants to have a minimum number of transferable credits.
Question 24: Is there a maximum number of credit hours that will transfer to Campbell University?
That depends on where the credits are coming from. If your credits are from a two-year college, we will only accept a maximum of 64 credit hours.
But if your credits are from a four-year college or university, there is no maximum. You should look at the University's Academic Catalog for more information about transferring.
Question 25: How can I know which of my credits will transfer to the University?
Once you have applied, the Admissions Office will send your transcripts to the Registrar's Office to have a "Transcript Evaluation" performed.
This evaluation will determine which of your credits will transfer as well as the courses they'll serve to replace here at Campbell.
Question 26: Does Campbell University have scholarships for transfer students?
There are academic scholarships available to transfer students including a limited number of Phi Theta Kappa scholarships. Find out more about our scholarships here.
Question 27: Are transfer students required to live on campus?
Transfer students must meet the same requirements as other University students in order to live off-campus.
Paying for College
Question 28: Is Campbell University affordable?
The University Financial Aid Office works hard to make a Campbell University education affordable. Approximately 88 percent of students at Campbell are receiving some sort of financial assistance.
Last year, the Financial Aid Office awarded an average package of $27,203. Financial aid awards come from a variety of grants, loans, and scholarships. Note that the amount of your award will vary depending on eligibility.
Learn more about financial aid at Campbell University.
Question 29: How much should I expect to spend a year at Campbell University?
Your personal out-of-pocket expense will vary based on your eligibility for financial aid and scholarships, as well as other factors such as major, your classes for the year, etc.
Learn more about tuition and fees
Question 30: I'm an out-of-state student. How much is my tuition?
Your tuition will be the same as an in-state student's tuition. As a private university, Campbell University does not distinguish between in-state and out-of-state students.
State residency may, however, affect eligibility for certain types of financial aid.
Question 31: How do I apply for financial aid?
To apply for financial aid, you'll need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can complete the FAFSA online by clicking here.
Once the Financial Aid Office receives your FAFSA information, they can process your awards.
Question 32: What is Campbell University's FAFSA code?
The University's FAFSA code is 002913.
Question 33: When can I apply for financial aid?
First, you must be accepted by the Admissions Office before you can apply for financial aid. If you have questions about your admissions application status, contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-334-4111 ext. 1290.
The earliest one may apply is January 1 of the year you plan to enroll.
Question 34: Are scholarships available?
Scholarships are available through Campbell University. The types of scholarships awarded by Campbell University are academic merit scholarships, endowed scholarships, and athletic scholarships.
Find out more about scholarships at Campbell University.
Question 35: Does Campbell University offer work-study opportunities?
There are work-study opportunities available on campus. The Financial Aid Office will determine whether you are eligible for federal work-study benefits. There are also institutionally-funded opportunities that may be available at the discretion of the particular department.
However, it is your responsibility to seek out a campus employment position. The Financial Aid Office doesn't place students in work-study positions.