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that forms the top of the carpal tunnel. Cutting this ligament relieves
pressure on the median nerve. Any other tissue (such as a tumor) that may be
putting pressure on the median nerve can also be removed during surgery.
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The Western World's deep interest in the holy Qur'an is mirrored in various events of culture as well as the book sales. Two new translations of the Qur'an in German language prove people's ever increasing interest in Islam in the Western World.
Both of these translation pieces are to be presented to the readers at the Book Fair in Frankfurt in October.

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NVIDIA Business Platform: A competitive desktop alternative to Intel?by Gary Key on 3/30/2006 12:15 AM EST
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nordicpc - Thursday, March 30, 2006 - linkMSI is shipping their K8NGM2-NBP board currently, as this link to Newegg will show: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82...">Newegg Link
Basically, all I can tell is that MSI dropped the firewire from the K8NGM2-FID and rebadged it. Hopefully the FID won't dissapear as firewire is actually pretty useful in the HTPC crowd where this board does very nicely. Reply
Gary Key - Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - linkhttp://www.nvidia.com/object/IO_30667.html">http://www.nvidia.com/object/IO_30667.html Reply
Olaf van der Spek - Thursday, March 30, 2006 - link[quote]
Also , NVIDIA offers the only hardware-based firewall solution for a stable image platform, with a unique anti-hacking technology that secures each PC from network intrusion. Hardware-based firewall technology protects PCs at the network layer from most virus, worm, and spyware attacks. Unlike software-based firewall solutions, ActiveArmor cannot be disabled by malicious code.
Isn't this just 'copy/pasted' from nVidia's propaganda?
If a virus is able to disable your firewall, you're screwed already, ActiveArmor or no ActiveArmor.
And as far as I know, it is possible to disable ActiveArmor in software. Reply
BigLan - Thursday, March 30, 2006 - linkThe 'active armor' stuff is pure BS. It's been broken on the nforce4 for a long, long time with no official comment from Nvidia. I don't know what type of corporation is going to adopt a platform which corrupts all zip file downloads.
Shame on Anandtech for not calling nvidia out on this. Reply
bob661 - Thursday, March 30, 2006 - link
quote:Where are the results of your testing on these new platforms to support your accusations? Reply
Shame on Anandtech for not calling nvidia out on this.
JarredWalton - Thursday, March 30, 2006 - linkGoing with this comment, remember that nForce 6150/6200 != nForce4. Something else I have to wonder: are those corrupt Zip files occuring for everyone, or just overclockers, or perhaps only on misconfigured systems? I don't know. I use a NAT/Router and don't bother with the NVIDIA Firewall stuff, but I suppose if a virus ever got loose in my home network I might be in for some trouble. Luckily, the only user on my network is me, and I'm pretty sure I know what I'm doing. Most businesses can't make that claim. :)
How will this platform fare in reality? That's a good question. Obviously, it doesn't matter much if NVIDIA provides a "stable" platform if they don't get partners that properly support the initiative. I don't think that will be a problem, as there should be plenty of system integrators looking for some new ways to market/sell AMD platforms. It sounds decent on paper, at least, and they do have some good features Reply
BigLan - Friday, March 31, 2006 - linkI saw it first hand on a dfi lanparty Ultra. Checksum offloading/active armor would corrupt every zip/archive file downloaded. This was on a fresh build with two identical systems. Since then, I've never turned it back on for any of the systems I've built. It would be nice if a large tech website did an investigation into it to maybe get nvidia to admit the problem was hardware, or fix their drivers. ;) Reply
Gary Key - Friday, March 31, 2006 - link
I saw it first hand on a dfi lanparty Ultra. Checksum offloading/active armor would corrupt every zip/archive file downloaded. This was on a fresh build with two identical systems. Since then, I've never turned it back on for any of the systems I've built. It would be nice if a large tech website did an investigation into it to maybe get nvidia to admit the problem was hardware, or fix their drivers. ;)
We have investigated this issue several times. We can recreate certain data corruption scenarios while utilizing P2P software, streaming multiple downloads, and then trying to decompress these same files concurrently. We were able to solve or greatly minimize these issues through driver changes or software configurations, though eliminating the use of P2P seemed to work best. ;-) NVIDIA has worked extensively with several of our readers who had issues and solved them. At this time we have one reader who is still having issues after working directly with NVIDIA but the communication cylce just started on his issue.
The latest driver sets from NVIDIA have made changes to the way ActiveArmor handles TCP checksumming in their hardware by offloading more to the CPU, which has increased CPU utilization rates but they are still lower than most Gigabit solutions. These changes have certainly cleared the majority of issues noticed by most users we have communicated with over the last month. The other issue we have noticed is in the initial installation of the ActiveArmor firewall software, some program settings are not correct or clearly defined based upon the system configuration, and this is an area that needs improvement from NVIDIA in the installation scripts. The lack of technical information in most user manuals for setting up ActiveArmor is also not acceptable in our opinion.
The next version of ActiveArmor software along with some hardware tweaks in the upcoming nForce 500 chipsets should solve any outstanding issues.
NVIDIA will be sending us a complete Stable Image Platform system shortly and we will put it through its paces while providing a short "How To" article on setting up or correcting issues within the ActiveArmor software suite. Reply
Wesley Fink - Thursday, March 30, 2006 - linkWith an announcement of a new program, we do depend on the press announcement and briefings for information on the new product. Until nVidia Business Platforms are available in June, this is the only way to bring this information to IT professionals. However, this review goes a lot further than that by comparing nVidia and Intel Business Platform programs.
Gary also details, for the first time, information on the 2006 Intel Stable Business Platform which will include Conroe and Broadwater. Reply
DanaGoyette - Thursday, March 30, 2006 - link
unique anti-hacking technology that secures each PC from network intrusion
You mean BSODs whenever you install the NAM and data corruption if you enable network adapter offloading?
I have no experience with these, but Google will tell you that plenty of people do. Reply
Schadenfroh - Thursday, March 30, 2006 - linkI have been using my nvidia firewall for over a year without any problems. Reply
FinFET - Thursday, March 30, 2006 - linkFrom what I read "AMT enables IT staff to diagnose, repair, and manage remote PCs regardless of OS or system state."
So is this basically like ILO (Integrated Lights Out) where I can have BIOS Level access to the machine, essentially IP-KVM?
If so does the current iteration of boards with NVIDIA ActiveArmor support this type of feature? Reply
Gary Key - Thursday, March 30, 2006 - link
If so does the current iteration of boards with NVIDIA ActiveArmor support this type of feature?
The NVIDIA nForce boards and software being designed for this stable image platform fully support WOL/PXE. This offering is basically an updated version of the WOL/PXE capabilities provided on the nForce Professional 2050/2200 boards with specialized driver and software support. Reply
tokath - Thursday, March 30, 2006 - linkThey don't support anything close to the level AMT but there is likely an option that will allow ASF to be enabled if the vendor wants it.
AMT is not essentially an IP-KVM because you do not have direct access to the system, keyboard, mouse, video. Rather AMT requires a separate application such as LANDesk to allow you to control the more advanced aspects, when you access the system remotely without any extra software you can do simple things like turn the system on/off, reboot, view temps and check the OS state. Because the Intel LOM (PRO/1000 PM) that has AMT also supports IDE-R and SOL you can do some very useful things like boot from a remote CD to restore the system. Theoretically vendors can create custom software to do a lot more through AMT.
That said I sure hope NVIDIA LOMs will support ASF (preferably 2.0), there are alot of business that use ASF. Reply


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Rachel Uchitel and Dr. Drew Just Pissed All Over Ground Zero
Thanks to a slew of misinformation coupled with America's love of blaming brown people for shit during an election year, a lot of simple, white Christian folk have been up in arms lately about an Islamic community center being built blocks away from Ground Zero – in a Burlington Coat Factory. What they should be pissed about is an actual travesty that happened just last week directly on the "hallowed ground." Namely Dr. Drew and Rachel Uchitel exploiting 9/11 for an episode of VH1's
Celebrity Rehab Sober House. USA! RadarOnline reports:
"Rachel and Dr. Drew visited Ground Zero last Thursday. The aim of the visit was to be completely cathartic for Rachel because her fiancee, James Andrew O'Grady worked in the Twin Towers and was killed on 9/11. Rachel has told friends that was when her life began to unravel, after she lost James. The visit was extremely emotional for Rachel, but it did give her a sense of closure, as much as someone can have that has lost someone under such horrific circumstances. Dr. Drew was with Rachel for the visit, to give her support, and advice as she goes forward with her recovery," a source close to Rachel tells us.
Granted, Rachel Uchitel's fiance did die during 9/11, it's a little disingenuous to milk that tragedy for a segment on a reality show that obviously agreed to pay you more than Donald Trump's Celebrity Apprentice, who in fairness, probably would've worked the same angle. But that being said, let's go ahead and update the list of what's allowed and not allowed on the "hallowed ground" of Ground Zero:
Burger King
Strip Clubs
Off-Track Gambling
55,000 Square Foot Shopping Center Directly in the Spot Where People Fell to Their Deaths
Tiger Woods' Mistresses
Reality Television (I actually wept after typing that one.)
A Constitutionally Protected Practice of Faith Blocks Away, Completely Out of Sight Where Someone Might Stop and Pray to Mecca After a Pick-Up Game of Basketball
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SAINT LEO, Fla. – The Saint Leo University men's and women's track team is primed and ready for Saturday's ERAU Indoor/Outdoor Challenge slated to take place at the ERAU Track & Field Complex in Daytona, Fla.
The Lions will participate in 11 events total, with the men running six and the women running in five events. Andrea Maxwell, Kylie Fagan, and Anet Milian will open things up with the 800 Meter Run, followed immediately by James Mullin, Matthew Basin, David Gardner, Patrick Hill, and Adam Urbaniak running the men's 800 Meter.
After a brief break, Basin Hill, Urbaniak and Gardner will take to the lanes once again when they compete in the 1000 Meter event, which will be followed by Natalie McCormick and Shelby Adams in the One Mile. Kevin Papac, Steven Brown, and Mullin are scheduled to run the men's One Mile, as well.
The 3000 Meter comes next, with Jelena Tancic, Elyse Snyder, Lee Ann Antuna, Allison Knipe, Urbaniak, and Basin all taking part before Rafael Lohner wraps up the Lions' individual events with an appearance in the 5000 Meter Run.
The Green and Gold will participate in four relay events, with the women and mean each having a team participate in the 4x400 and 4x800 Meter Relays.
Live results of the meet can be found HERE.
After Saturday's meet, the Lions return to action on Saturday, February 22, when they participate in the ERAU Last Chance Meet, which will also be at the ERAU Track & Field Complex.
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>General Running>Runner's World Magazine: How did you rebound from your worst race?
For an upcoming article, Runner's World is looking for stories about how you dealt with your worst race or a discouraging key workout. What happened at the race or during the workout? How did you rebound well from a race like that? What did you learn from it? Share your story below, and we'll contact you if we are interested in hearing more.
I just ran again the next day, and the day after, etc.
It's easier to rebound from your worst race than from your worst meal.
I just ran again the next day, and the day after, etc.
^This, after first taking a week off because I couldn't actually walk.
I had a horrible cross country race in high school where my legs and arms felt like lead weights and my heart rate was way to high for my pace. I had been to the doctor the week before and they said I had iron deficiency anemia and gave me an iron supplement to take which provided 2000% of the daily recommended value. The first time I took it was the day of the race and that was a huge mistake. After the race I figured that this was the cause as I had never felt that bad before and that was the only difference. I was only 115 pounds at the time and was basically overdosing on iron. After the race I gave my body some time to work the excess iron out and then got my own iron supplement with a modest 60% daily value and was able to race well the rest of the season. My lesson learned was to never experiment with your nutrition on race day!
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RW, eh?...so, I cooked up some superfood (likely quinoa and whatever exotic fruit that's in exactly no grocery stores), then I repeated an empowering mantra, bought hundreds of dollars worth of snazzy running gear, picked a plan, signed up for a charity race in a far off locale, drew inspiration from some imprisoned terminally ill running dogs, cross trained the heck out of the latest cross training trend, and had a hell of a race the next time out.
Come all you no-hopers, you jokers and roguesWe're on the road to nowhere, let's find out where it goes
Connoisseur of Cookies
Don't forget about the "Best 5K EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!" training plan.
"C" is for cookie. That's good enough for me.
Menace to Sobriety
I ran a worse one the next weekend, thereby raising the status of my previous "worst" race to "second worst" race.
Janie, today I quit my job. And then I told my boss to go f*** himself, and then I blackmailed him for almost sixty thousand dollars. Pass the asparagus.
I drank two cups of coffee, which a recent study shows makes you 50% less likely to be suicidal.
Princess Cancer Pants
I stopped running marathons (though I went through that stupid hell 3x before wising-up and vowing to not endure any more of that kind of stupid).
• Chemo
• Chemo-Radiation
• Surgery
• Return to kicking my own ass by 2018
She was not strong. She was valiant. Radiant. Brave and broken. The beauty she discovered in the aftermath was unparalleled to anything she had known before, because it had come at such a cost.
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Worst race was a Half Marathon I did last year when it was very humid out. I ran a PW of 2:15:00.
I solved it by driving up to Philly, PA and running another one 2 weeks later: PB (at the time) of 1:55:27.
IE. Best way to rebound from a bad race? Assuming you trained well, just run another soon after. :-) Or like Craig said above, if you do even worse, it'll knock your previous 'worst' race right out of your memory.
You'll either do well and feel better, or you will do worse, and it will replace that previous 'worst race ever'. It's a win-win.
The Plan '15 → /// "Run Hard, Live Easy." ∞
Rock n Roll Half finish
Heavy HEAVY rationalization. Would've had a faster time if it was cooler. (Bored the tears out of everyone in earshot with rants about the weather.)
Then I bored me.
Then back to training. I have a marathon to run in November.
2017 Races: 1/28/17 Lakefront Half Marathon, Chicago 2:25:56 | 4/2/17 --Shamrock Shuffle, Chicago 51:02
Memorial Day Weekend - Conquer the Capital Challenge, Madison 5/27/17 Twilight 10K 1:14:11 | 5/28/17 Madtown Half Marathon 2:57:33 | Rock & Roll Half Marathon. Chicago, July,2:31:26 | Chicago Half Marathon, September | Madison Half Marathon, November
Who says I've rebounded?
Runners run.
I'm surprised RW would ask this. Don't you just recycle old stories from past issues?
When I have a spectacularly bad race, I go back and re-read an article you all published back in June 1997 titled, "Bouncing Back: Ten Ways to Rebound from a Bad Race" by Mark Will-Weber. I would love it if you all would just upload this article to your website. I've wanted to link to it several times when people have had bad races. My favorite advice is the first item - "Look to Steve Scott". His rule was to give himself an hour, 2 hours tops to be upset about a race. 2 hours is too short for me so I give myself 24 hours. The other steps were: investigate why you had a bad race (thanks to RA, I can go back through my log and make some guesses), set more realistic goals, take a break from running, try something new, do something other than marathons if that's been your focus, race in a different city if you're hung up on a rival, get a coach, do mental training, and get a handle on your nerves.
"What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight – it's the fight in the dog. – Dwight D. Eisenhower
My blog is JT Running DC. It's awesome.
Not dead. Yet.
When I have a spectacularly bad race, I go back and re-read an article you all published back in June 1997 titled, "Bouncing Back: Ten Ways to Rebound from a Bad Race" by Mark Will-Weber.
That is too funny, but don't tell me you actually have the paper issue from 1997! I found the abstract, but it doesn't contain all the details you referenced...
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John Maine didn't have his best stuff tonight, but was picked up by the offense. The Mets were tied with San Diego for last in the NL with six homers, but got three tonight from Ryan Church, Jose Reyes and Carlos Beltran.
I'll wrap up the game for you below, and invite you to check into the Chat Room to share your thoughts on how you saw the game.
John Maine on his performance: "I have been up in all three games. I don't have a great feeling with my fastball right now."
Willie Randolph on the home run barrage: "I don't concern myself with home runs, but it's nice when they happen. I'll take them."
Ryan Church on hitting second in the order: "I love it. I see more fastballs with (Jose) Reyes on base and hitting in front of David (Wright). I'll get a pitch that I can do something with."
1st INNING: John Maine's control was off, but Ryan Church goes deep off lefty Matt Chico. Mets 1, Washington 1.
2nd INNING: Maine settled down, but the Mets missed a chance to get at Chico.
3rd INNING: It's cold. Bubba Burgers are overrated. And, the between innings music has been lousy tonight.
5th INNING: There's nothing quite like power. Homers from Reyes and Carlos Beltran have smoothed the edges from Maine's rough outing. Mets 5, Washington 2.
7th INNING: Maine didn't make it through seven. He gave up two runs on five hits and four walks in 6 2/3 innings. Power picked him up. Nice job by Joe Smith to get out of the inning.
9th INNING: Billy Wagner gets the save.
Tonight was the Mets' first come-from-behind victory of the season. … The Mets have used the same outfield of Angel Pagan, Carlos Beltran and Ryan Church in each game. … Pagan's hitting streak was snapped at seven games.


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Penny Allphin, the national sales manager for the Hassayampa Inn in Prescott, is president of the Arizona Chapter of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI). She brings a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry — including positions with Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa, Carefree Resort & Villas, and Radisson Poco Diablo Resort — to her leadership role with HSMAI.
Az Business had the chance to talk with Allphin about her background and where she sees the hospitality industry growing in the future.
Az Business: What attracted you to the hospitality industry?
Penny Allphin: I have been in the hospitality industry since I was 17 years of age, so I would have to say I grew up in the industry. There are never two days alike and there is never a dull moment – which keeps it exciting.
AB: What has been your biggest challenge in the hospitality industry?
PA: Right now it would be the economy; it has slowed down the group meetings and with Arizona being a destination and relies heavily on conventions, conferences and tourism – the industry has definitely felt the impact.
AB: What has been you most meaningful professional accomplishment?
PA: There has been so many; right now I would say becoming the president of HSMAI, being the face and the voice for an industry that I am passionate about.
AB: What is some about you that would surprise most people?
PA: I enjoy doing home improvement projects, not afraid to play with tools.
AB: How did you become involved in HSMAI Arizona?
PA: It was totally be accident. I was attending a function for tourism and Dick Degnan, HSMAI International Hall of Fame member, asked if I was going to the Chinese auction, that is the event of the year. I knew nothing about the event so he invited me and my colleague. I have been involved ever since.
AB: What differentiates HSMAI from other tourism-related professional groups?
PA: The association provides hotel professionals and their partners with tools, insights, and expertise to fuel sales, inspire marketing, and optimize revenue.
AB: What are your goals as president of HSMAI Arizona?
PA: This year my theme is M.A.G.I.C. – "Making Another Great Industry Comeback." We as sales and revenue professionals in Arizona need to be the best in the country, we need to put Arizona back on the map for meeting, conventions and conferences – we have slated amazing speakers and programs to educate and inspire to continue to sharpen our skills.
AB: What kind of legacy do you hope to leave after your term as president of HSMAI Arizona?
PA: Passionate. She lives and leads passionately.


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In Season: Blueberriesby Toby Amidor in In Season, June 30, 2009
When I was pregnant with my third child, I craved blueberries all the time. These days, the berries make their way onto my breakfast and snack table almost daily. They're a definitely healthy powerhouse — full of vitamin K, vitamin C, the mineral manganese and the mega-antioxidants, anthocyanidins. Here's how you can show some blueberry love, especially during National Blueberry Month!
When, Where & What
Blueberries are part of the heath family, which also includes cranberries and azaleas. Our regional blueberry season runs from about June to early September, but you can always find New Zealand blueberries at your market (for a higher price, of course). There are two main varieties of blueberries: the high-bush ones, which can grow between 6 to 12 inches high, and the low-bush ones, which are only around one foot high and are found in Canada and northern U.S.
While researching, I found this cool pictorial showing how blueberries are cultivated — from bush to cardboard box. Did you know that a single bush can produce as many as 6,000 blueberries a year? Cultivated blueberries are mildly sweet, while wild ones are more tangy and tart. They grow in clusters and, depending on the variety, can be as small as a pea or the size of a marble. The berry's skin ranges from a deep blue to maroon to purple-black, while the flesh is a translucent whitish color with tiny seeds (that you can eat, no worries).
Nutrition Facts
One cup of blueberries contains 84 calories, 21 grams of total carbs and almost 4 grams of fiber. They're an excellent source of vitamin K (beneficial for bone health), the antioxidant vitamin C and the mineral manganese. They're also packed with antioxidants called anthocyanidins, which are found in foods with the blue-red color and some research has shown may help protect against prostate cancer and glaucoma.
What To Do With Blueberries
Blueberries and breakfast foods go hand-in-hand in my home. A spoonful typically goes on my girl's plates every morning. I toss a handful in oatmeal, cold cereal, yogurt or into pancake batter. Blueberries are also a flavorful addition to smoothies — especially freshly frozen ones. If you decide to use pre-frozen ones, check the label to make sure no sugar was added.
Blueberry muffins are the most popular muffin in the U.S. (and the official muffin of Minnesota), but many packaged or bakeshop muffins contain upwards of 400 calories.
In the summertime, I toss berries in a spinach salad for some added tanginess. For a special dessert, I surprise my kids by placing blueberries in an ice-cream dish and topping with some whipped cream.
Shopping Tip: Choose blueberries that are brightly colored, firm and dry. Lightly shake the container to see that the berries move freely and aren't stuck to the bottom (that's a sign of moisture, moldiness or decay). You can store berries unwashed at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to a week. Wait to berries until you're ready to serve them; otherwise they tend to get moldy.
- Recipes to try:
- Blueberries with Lemon Cream
- Blueberry Compote
- Instant Rice Pudding with Cinnamon, Cardamom and Blueberries
- Egg White Omelet with Blueberries and Crème Fraiche


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Writing with Light
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MoPA is proud to present its 3rd annual youth exhibition, Writing with Light, showcasing the works of over 100 students from schools throughout San Diego County. Inspired by the accompanying exhibition, Nancy Newhall: A Literacy of Images, students interpreted literary works both fiction and non-fiction, using photography as their means of expression. The result is an exploration of the many connections between photography and literacy, and an understanding of the significance of viewing photography through writing.


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From a mouse, to flowers, to snowflakes, to a creature — Sarah Harris is a busy dancer during Nutcracker performances.
"We have quite a few quick changes," Harris, 18, said. "They are quite hectic, but it is satisfying at the end of the act to realize how many different scenes we've actually gone through."
Harris is in the aspirant program at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and is part of the ensemble cast of the famous Christmas tale.
"It's exciting actually," said Harris. "It's fun to feel like you are part of the entire ballet because at no point are we just sitting backstage waiting for our chance to go onstage.
"We're really part of the entire story. I really enjoy it, we get to be onstage for the whole thing pretty much."
There are seven other girls and three boys performing in the ensemble, said the Linden Woods native, and they get to spend a lot of time together.
"We're all really close," said Harris, who went to school with many of her castmates. "It's like family, we've known each other for such a long time and we spend so much time together."
Rehearsals for Nutcracker began in September for Harris and she admits she was intimidated by the show.
"It was a lot to take in at the beginning of the year because I had never done any Nutcracker shows (with the company)," Harris said. "There was a lot of choreography to learn, but in the end I've learned so much and I think everyone has improved a lot."
Harris just graduated from the professional program and The University of Winnipeg Collegiate. The two-year aspirant program will help her transition from student to being employed in a company.
"I'd definitely love to have a job (at the RWB) one day," Harris said. "I think I'll be doing some auditions, possibly next year with other companies, but I think I still need some time to think about things."
In addition to dance, Harris enjoys reading and spending time with her friends, but ballet is the main focus in her life.
"It's been my focus for such a long time now," Harris said. "It's really kind of amazing in my life."


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>Running 101>Running in the heat
Roadrunner's Apprentice
This is my first summer of running outside (vs. the treadmill) and I'm curious what tips people may have on dealing with the heat.
A few things I'm doing so far:
- trying to listen to my body, slowing my pace when I have to or not going as far as planned
- making sure I drink plenty of water when I finish
- if possible, waiting until evening or dusk when it's a bit cooler
- dri-fit shirts are a real help
Anything else I should be thinking of? Pretty drenched after my 2 mile easy run just now (93F and humid outside).
2014 Goals:
- sub-26 5K : sub-56 10K : 1st half marathon
- Tell my excuses to shut up and lace up...
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Your list is pretty comprehensive, and represents about all you can do...you will acclimate to it over time.
I've done my best to live the right way. I get up every morning and go to work each day. (for now)
I also use one of these... I was surprised how well they work.
I also use one of these... I was surprised how well they work.
The bandanas or the little disposable mister things?
I ran a 10 mile race this morning with a starting temp of 77 and a finish temp of 81 and I ended up pouring more water on my head at the water stops than I drank by a large margin. Out of 8 water stops I drank 7 cups of water and poured 15 cups of water on my head.
It helped, but still was a tough run for me.
Age: 49 Weight: 202 Height: 6'3" (Goal weight 195)
Current PR's: Mara 3:14:36* (2017); HM 1:36:13 (2017); 10K 43:59 (2014); 5K 21:12 (2016)
Oops Sorry. I have the bandana and have been using the same one for a couple years. I bought it at my local Runnings store (like a Farm & Fleet or Fleet Farm). It stays cool for hours.
I have one of the bandanas. I wore it around my neck during my recent ultra. Chafed after mile ~35, but dipping it in ice water at the aid stations was the most amazing thing ever. Worth the lost skin.
If you're in beating sun, a drape hat can help a lot, too.
"When a person trains once, nothing happens. When a person forces himself to do a thing a hundred or a thousand times, then he certainly has developed in more ways than physical. Is it raining? That doesn't matter. Am I tired? That doesn't matter, either. Then willpower will be no problem." Emil Zatopek
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I think that people vary with how heat affects them, and how they feel about it, and also even for the same person I think it can vary -- at least depending on how acclimated the person is, which I'd guess naturally changes as one enters the hot part of the year. What once felt hot to me, now feels cold to me, because of the changing average temperature.
For myself I find that I notice (in a negative fashion) midday direct sunlight, more than I notice heat. (Actually I like the heat, and I know a few other souls in my area who feel the same way about it.)
It's a 5k. It hurt like hell...then I tried to pick it up. The end.
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I think that people vary with how heat affects them, and how they feel about it, and also even for the same person I think it can vary -- at least depending on how acclimated the person is, which I'd guess naturally changes as one enters the hot part of the year. What once felt hot to me, now feels cold to me, because of the changing average temperature.
For myself I find that I notice (in a negative fashion) midday direct sunlight, more than I notice heat. (Actually I like the heat, and I know a few other souls in my area who feel the same way about it.)
Yes. As I age I seem to tolerate heat a LOT better than I did when I was younger. Though I still tolerate it a LOT less well than a lot of people. Several of my friends and my hubby did an impromptu century ride today. I was able to join them for the last 56 miles. By about mile 40 I was battling chills...which is not a good thing when it's hot out. I was sweating like a horse, taking in fluids as much as possible (sport drink, water, Endurolytes capsules), and still dry-mouthed and a bit queasy. 8.5 hours later and I still have a mild headache and am not peeing all that much, even though I've had several quarts of fluids.
My kid, while on the back of our tandem, seemed pretty impervious to heat. Doesn't sweat excessively and really not all that bothered by extremes in either direction. His bedroom is in our upstairs. It's easily in the 90s up there right now (it's currently 84 downstairs). He's sound asleep in front of a fan. At his age I also lived in an old house without A/C and can remember being absolutely miserable at night in the Summer and really struggling with sleep during hot spells.
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Thanks, folks. My normal workouts are around 3 miles so I'm not out in it a long, long time, but I have certainly felt the difference. On my 4 mile outing Sunday (96F temp) I took it easy and slowed a full minute/mile off my normal pace, and yesterday (93F) I planned to do 3-3.5 miles and stopped after 2.
Guess like anything else it'll get better as I do it more.
Interval Junkie --Nobby
After a wipe-out 5K yesterday I decided to bank some more miles with an easy recovery run an hour after the race. Planning on 6 only made it 4. I think this is the first time since I got over the first few month learning curve where I actually couldn't complete my intended mileage.
This morning's recovery run felt a lot better, but still a "hard" easy run at almost 10:00 pace.
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2016 Goals: Lose the 10lbs I gained for not having goals
Petco Run/Walk/Wag 5k
Another option is to run in the morning before or at dawn - if you can fit it in your schedule. Its cooler than it is in the evening. I don't have much choice because of the meds I'm on. High temps drive HR to high to fast. So evening runs are out for the most part.
bob e v 2014 goals: keep on running! Is there anything more than that?
Complete the last 3 races in the Austin Distance Challenge, Rogue 30k, 3M Half, Austin Full
Break the 1000 mi barrier!
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Morning is the coolest part of the day. It is much cooler at 5am or 6am than at 7pm or even 9pm. I'd suggest running in the mornings, rather than at evening/dusk.
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Plan your run so as to finish into the wind. I check the wind conditions prior to heading out on my noon runs. I can handle a tailwind on the outleg, but if I have a tailwind on return my core temp will skyrocket. A decent consistent cross wind is also a good friend on a hot day.
I've got a fever...
Morning is the coolest part of the day. It is much cooler at 5am or 6am than at 7pm or even 9pm. I'd suggest running in the mornings, rather than at evening/dusk.
This came up in another recent thread, but sometimes summer dusk running isn't bad because it's almost always less humid at dusk than in the morning.
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A good sunscreen that can handle sweating is a must for running in the sun although I get that's not what you were looking for.
I find as it gets hotter, I need to pay attention to hydration through out the day, not just after the run. Don't start off the run low on liquid.
I also find that getting off the sidewalks and pavement can help. There are a couple of routes I run which are mostly gravel paths and dirt which doesn't feel as hot as running on pavement. That might be psychological but the mental part of running is important too!
"Don't feel like running today...suck it up and run ...you're an athlete." (John Stanton, founder & owner of The Running Room)
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Understanding and Guiding Children
As They Grow and Develop
Babies: Birth through 18 months
Toddlers: 18 months through 3 years
Preschool Age: 3 through 5 years
Young School Age: 5 through 8 years
Middle School Age: 8 through 13 years
Teenagers: 13 through 18 years
This guide was developed by a team of parents, educators, social workers and other child development professionals. It presents information to help you better understand the typical behaviors of children as they move through different stages of development and recommends positive, effective ways to guide children as they grow.
Every child, every parent, and every family is unique. The relationship we form with our children is as special as they are. Raising a child brings great joy – and also, at certain times – moments of great challenge.
As we learn to be parents, we rely on many sources of wisdom and guidance, including our own family, culture and religious traditions. For every parent, however, there comes a moment – it may be during your child's first days or weeks of life or much later, during the emerging independence of the teenage years – when your child presents a challenge that you're not sure how to handle.
This document provides information and resources to help parents build strong relationships with their children at any age. Those special relationships form the foundation for parents' efforts to support the healthy development of their children.
The Fairfax County Blue Ribbon Campaign dedicates Understanding and Guiding Children as They Grow and Develop to parents and other adults whose daily actions and decisions shape the lives and futures of children – and to the children, who are our community's hope and future.
Babies: Birth through 18 months
All babies are different. They enter the world with their own special personalities. Newborns know the difference between their parents and strangers. They seek and need to hear the voice and feel the gentle touch of their parent. Babies communicate their needs through crying – it is their language. When babies cry, they need something right away (for example: food, diaper change, hug/cuddle, nap).
Babies make strong connections with the people who care for them. This relationship is important to their healthy growth and development. Your baby learns, through your care, that the world is a safe place. As babies grow, they begin to learn to use words to communicate their needs, and they become more mobile – sitting up, rolling, crawling and walking.
What parents can do:
- Learn how to give your baby a head start during pregnancy. Parenting starts with good health care before the birth of the baby. To ensure the healthy development of your baby, it is important to get medical care as early in your pregnancy as possible, at least within the first three months.
- Get to know your baby. Some babies are fussy all the time, while others fuss only at certain times of the day. Some babies cry a lot, and others seem to smile all day. All of these personalities are normal, and all babies need their parents to understand their special needs. You will learn quickly whether your baby needs feeding, bathing, dressing, diapering, or hugging for comfort. Remember – what your baby needs most to be happy and healthy is your loving attention.
- Hold and comfort your baby when she cries. When crying babies are tended to quickly, they cry less and learn to trust adults. Babies cannot be spoiled.
- Talk to your baby. You are his first teacher. Talk to your baby when feeding, diapering, bathing and playing with him. When you go to the store, tell your baby what you are doing – talk. This helps him feel secure and develop language skills. Help your baby learn by talking, singing and reading to him.
- Play with your baby. Babies learn about themselves and the people around them by tasting, touching, listening, hearing and smelling things. Keep small items out of your baby's reach to prevent choking. Provide your baby with safe things to touch and explore. Smile at your baby and she will smile back. Babies love to see their parents' smiles. Encourage your baby to explore while you are close by. She will want to see you to feel safe.
- Place your baby on his back to sleep. Infants under one year of age should be placed on their backs to sleep to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). To avoid chances of suffocation or SIDS, do not use pillows, blankets and bumper guards in the crib. Do not smoke or allow others to smoke near your baby. Check on your baby while he is sleeping. For more information, visit www.sids.org.
- Ask for help when you feel frustrated. Ask a family member, friend, teacher or doctor for ideas on how to calm your baby when he will not stop crying. Never shake your baby as this may lead to brain damage or death.
Toddlers: 18 months through 3 years
Toddlers are curious and like to explore. They like to walk, run and climb. Toddlers are growing and changing rapidly and sometimes don't think before they act. (They are still learning self-control.) Toddlers may drop things and sometimes break them because they are learning about cause and effect. They are learning to talk and express themselves. "No" is one of the easier words for toddlers to say. Toddlers like to do things on their own and will often tell you, "I can do it myself!" But they are still very dependent and connected to their parents. Toddlers may become upset when you leave them with a caregiver. As toddlers learn about the world, they continue to need your attention and to know you can be trusted to provide comfort and care.
What parents can do:
- Play with your child and show affection. Your toddler needs and wants your time and attention. Read and play with your child. Hold and hug him. Love and affection help children feel happy and secure.
- Talk to your child and share books. Talking, reading and singing will help your child's language grow. Share the songs and stories that are important to you and your family. Your toddler may choose the same book over and over, but that is all right because young children learn through repetition.
- Provide safe places for your child to explore and play in your home and outdoors. Children learn through exploring their environment. Be there to assist when needed. Your toddler may crawl up the stairs but need help to get down them safely.
- Provide regular routines with clear and consistent rules. Through routines, toddlers find comfort in knowing what to expect and what is expected of them. Rules should be clear, but not too many.
- Offer real choices and accept either one. "Would you like milk or juice?" This helps your toddler feel a sense of control, while you are setting the limits. Let her choose what book she wants to read or which game to play. Your toddler will feel pride in making the choice.
- Be patient with toilet learning. Your toddler may stay dry for long periods of time. This can be an early sign that your child is ready for toilet learning. Recognize and encourage your toddler's efforts. Some children can control their toileting needs by age two; others may lack this control until age three or four. Keep realistic expectations and a sense of humor. Accidents are part of learning.
- Help your toddler with tantrums. Show that you understand how your toddler feels, but let him know that tantrums or angry outbursts will not give him what he wants. Try to ignore tantrums unless your child risks being hurt, hurting someone else, or destroying something.
- Focus on "do's" instead of "don'ts." When adults spend more time showing children what they can do, rather than what they cannot do, children are more successful. Rather than "No, don't touch that," try to interest your child in a different toy or activity: "You may use the crayons on the paper (not the walls)."
- Model the behavior you want to see in your child. Young children copy parents' behaviors. If you are patient, caring and kind, your child will learn to treat others as you do. When parents spank, hit, scream or call children hurtful names, children may feel that they are not loved and are likely to copy that behavior with others.
Preschool Age: 3 through 5 years
Preschoolers are energetic and active. They need lots of physical activity and may only be able to sit still for short periods of time. Preschoolers learn best through play. They enjoy being with friends. They often play near but not with other children. Preschoolers are independent and like to test limits set by adults. They like to talk and ask many questions. Preschoolers often need help from adults to find words to express their needs and feelings.
What parents can do:
- Give your child the gift of time. Young children want to be with their parents. Time with your child can occur in normal daily routines. Read with your child, share chores, cook, and always talk with your child. Share your language, stories and songs from your family. Your child is learning about who she is and what traditions are important to your family.
- Get to know your child. If you know that your child is irritable during the first hour of the day or when tired or hungry, try not to ask too much of him at that time. If he is suddenly afraid of something, show your understanding. This is common behavior for preschool-age children.
- Set clear and consistent expectations. When young children know what is expected of them, they will feel secure and better able to follow the rules set for them.
- Give your child simple, clear directions. Your child may not understand if you use too many words, or have too many steps in your directions. Simply tell your child what you need. For example, "Take your toy off the stairs. Someone may fall."
- Give your child real choices. Like toddlers, preschoolers need to feel a sense of control. They also need clear limits. For example, "Would you like to wear your blue shirt or your green shirt today?"
- Provide your child with words for strong emotions. This helps your child learn how to recognize the effects of her own emotions and to understand the feelings of others. Share stories about feelings and say, "Look at his face. Can you see he is angry?" Show your child you understand her feelings: "It looks like you are sad."
- Stop aggressive behaviors you don't like. Ask yourself, "What might have happened before the behavior occurred?" Consider that your child may be overtired or hungry. Suggest and help start a new activity or guide your child to a place where he can release aggressive feelings without hurting himself or others. For example, you can say, "If you feel like hitting, hit your pillow, but you can't hit me."
- Model the behavior you want to see in your child. If your child hears kind words, she is likely to repeat them. If she sees affection, she is likely to show affection. If arguing or hitting are common in your home, your child may copy that behavior.
Young School Age: 5 through 8 years
This is a time when children really like to talk, and they have lots to share. They are energetic and active. Young school-aged children place great importance on rules. They may give their attention to things that interest them, but they have short attention spans for verbal directions from adults. They enjoy learning and trying new things. Caring for and sharing with others begins to develop at this age. Friendships with children of the same gender become important.
What parents can do:
- Spend time with your child. Talk, share songs, stories and activities as a family. This helps your child better understand your beliefs, traditions and expectations. It will contribute to her sense of identity.
- Be patient and give reminders often. Children may often forget what they have been told, and it may take them several tries to do something correctly. Try providing instructions in small steps, rather than asking your child to do several things at one time. For example, "Remember to wash your hands after using the bathroom."
- Provide your child with clear rules and reasonable consequences. This will help your child feel secure and responsible for his actions. For example, "Remember our rule is for you to stay in the yard when playing outside. Because you left the yard, you must now come inside."
- Set limits for your child. Make decisions about the use of TV, music, videos, video games, the Internet and other activities. Many TV shows and video games have violent or adult themes. Children may model the behaviors they see on TV.
- Let your child know you understand how she feels. This shows your child that her feelings are real and important. "I understand that you are angry at your sister because she would not play with you."
- Recognize your child's positive behavior with encouraging words. This will help your child feel good about himself and will also encourage these behaviors in the future. "I saw you put away your toys. Good for you! Now you have room to dance!"
- Help your child learn how to solve problems. This is an important skill your child needs at school, when playing with friends, and in dealing with difficult situations. For example: "Your brother is using the computer. What can you do while waiting for your turn?"
- Model the behavior you want to see in your child. Children learn from your behavior. If you do not want your children to use language you do not like, you should not use that language. If you want your children to use kind words, you should use them. If you want your children to read, let them see you read.
Middle School Age: 8 through 13 years
Pre-adolescents are going through many changes physically and emotionally. They may become self-conscious about the changes in their bodies. They are trying to figure out who they are, what they do well, and how they fit in with friends and family. Pre-adolescents begin to take responsibility for their behavior. They have a strong sense of fairness. Friendships and peer interactions become very important to them. They often worry about how others are judging them. Teasing and bullying may occur at this age.
What parents can do:
- Talk with your child. Open and honest communication will make it easier for your child to share problems and ask for your advice now and later.
- Listen to your child. Listening helps you become more aware of your child's different moods and feelings. Show your respect for your child's feelings, thoughts, and ideas. Avoid interrupting and giving your opinion until you have all the facts.
- Give your child increasing responsibilities. This helps your child build independence and self-confidence. It shows your trust in your child's abilities and choices. Make sure the responsibility matches your child's age and level of maturity.
- Reassure your child. Find something positive to say about your child every day. It is important for children to do things they enjoy and to try new things. Teach your child that making mistakes and failing are also part of learning and growing.
- Provide boundaries and guidelines. Pre-adolescents need clear and consistent boundaries and guidelines to feel safe and secure. Set boundaries and rules together with your child. Children are more likely to follow rules if they are involved in setting them, and if the rules "make sense." Talk about expectations and decide together on reasonable consequences. For example, you and your child can agree that she must complete her homework before she can get together with friends.
- Help your child effectively handle teasing and bullying. Teach your child not to tease or bully other children. Tell him to ask for help from a trusted adult if he is teased or bullied. Get involved. Share your concerns with your child's teacher. Get your child involved in activities that help develop friendships.
- Share your values and family traditions with your child. This helps your child better understand your beliefs and expectations. It will contribute to a positive sense of identity and strengthen family connections.
- Model the behavior you want to see in your child. Children copy what they see and are taught. Be the kind of person you want your child to be. Teach your child to respect other people's feelings and beliefs by demonstrating your respect for your child and for others.
Teenagers: 13 through 18 years
Teenagers have a clear understanding of rules and consequences. They are willing to take on more responsibility. Self-identity and independence are important and often lead to conflicts with parents about values and beliefs. Teenagers have a strong peer culture and are concerned about being accepted by their peers. Interest in romantic relationships may develop. Peer pressure is high and can shape a teenager's behavior, but parents remain the most important infl uence in a teenager's life. Even if they say they do not, teenagers continue to need and want attention and interactions with their parents.
What parents can do:
- Talk with your teen. Parents may feel their teen doesn't listen to them, but teens still look to their parents for guidance. Be ready to listen when they want to talk about what is important to them. Share your views on dating, drug and alcohol use, and smoking.
- Notice the positive things your teen does and use encouraging words. For example, you might say, "You can be proud of the way you handled that situation this morning."
Spend time with your teen. Positive activities with
caring adults give teens a clear direction and help them build strong
connections with family, school and community.
- Cook and eat together as a family. Include traditional family dishes. Meal times provide a great opportunity to talk about the day's events.
- Exercise or play sports as a family.
- Attend school activities and community events.
- Volunteer with your teen in your community.
- Set rules and be consistent. Even though teens will not admit it, rules or limits make them feel safe and loved. Develop rules together as a family and discuss what happens if they are broken. Talk about why the rules should be followed and work together to live by them.
- Get to know your teen's friends and their families. Friends have a strong influence at this age, so it is important to get to know your teen's friends and their families. Much peer pressure is actually positive. Encourage your teen to spend time with healthy, positive friends. Welcome the friends to your home and spend time talking with them.
- Know where your teen is and what she is doing. Set clear rules for your teen about what she may do and with whom she may spend time. Set curfews and don't let your teen attend parties if adults will not be present. Know where your teen is after school and on the weekends. These are times when unsupervised teens may have opportunities to use drugs, commit crimes and engage in other risky behavior. Staying involved in your teen's life shows you care.
- Model the behavior you want to see in your teen. Be the kind of person you want your teen to be. Talk to him about what you believe and what you expect of him. Show the caring, honesty, discipline and openness you want your teen to have. If you smoke or abuse alcohol, know that your teen is watching. Model nonviolent behavior. Teens learn from your example.
Parent Resources
When it comes to parenting, there are few absolutes, except that every child needs to be loved. There is no one "right way." New challenges can appear daily as your children grow. Additional information and support can help you with day-to-day challenges. More difficult challenges, such as unemployment or parenting a child with special needs, can add to family tension. Different parenting techniques work for different children under different circumstances. Do not expect to be perfect – information and support are available for you.
The Blue Ribbon Campaign is a local coalition of individuals and organizations – community, civic, school, business, faithbased and government – dedicated to keeping kids safe. Visit the Resources on Parenting and Child Supervision page for more information and to view all of the available publications on the topic of keeping kids safe.
Check out the community resources available in your community:
- Public Libraries. Books, Internet access, books on tape, special activities for children and families. Find the library branch nearest you at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library, 703-324-3100, TTY 703-324-8365.
- Sports and recreation opportunities. (Park Authority) Nine RECenters with the metro area's top aquatics facilities. All RECenters have classes and camps for children. Some have preschool programs. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks, 703-324-8700, TTY 703-803-3354.
- Teen programs (Department of Community and Recreation Services). www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs/, 703-324-8336, TTY 703-222-9693 or Virginia Relay 711.
- Community services to help with family needs. If your family is in difficult circumstances, Fairfax County's Department of Systems Management for Human Services, Coordinated Services Planning, may be able to help you find food, clothing, housing, transportation, health care other resources. Call 703-222-0880, Spanish 703-631-3366, TTY 703-222-9452.
- Take a parenting class. Parenting classes can give you the skills you need to raise a happy, healthy child. Find classes through Fairfax County Public Schools' Family Services and Involvement Section at www.fcps.edu/DIS/OECFS/FLI, 703-227- 2626, or in the Department of Family Services' Parenting Resource Guide, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/childrenyouth/ParentingResource/.
- Child Supervision Guidelines. Children 7 years old and younger should not be left alone for any period of time. For more details about Fairfax County's Child Supervision Guidelines, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/childrenyouth/supervision_eng.htm, or call the Child Protective Services telephone hotline/helpline at 703-324-7400, TTY 703-222-9452. Information is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean and Farsi at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/about/publications.htm#safe.
- Call a helpline. Fairfax County's Child Protective Services hotline offers assistance to parents who need help. Call 703-324-7400, TTY 703-222-9452. Two organizations offer 24-hour helplines for parents who need help or parenting advice: ChildHelp USA®, 1-800-4-A-CHILD(224453); and Prevent Child Abuse Virginia, 1-800-CHILDREN(245-3736).
- Find resources for keeping children and adolescents mentally healthy and drug free. Information is available from the United States Department of Health and Human Services at www.family.samhsa.gov.
- Learn about child development. Talk to your doctor, teacher or child care professional if you have questions. Two organizations that have information available for parents are: Zero to Three®, www.zerotothree.org; and the National Association for Education of Young Children, www.naeyc.org.
Child Care
- Resources about finding and paying for child care and how to become a child care provider. Fairfax County Office for Children, 703-324-8100 for services in English and Spanish, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/childcare.
- The School Age Child Care Program offers before and after school child care for children attending kindergarten through 6th grade. SACC centers are located in most Fairfax County public elementary schools, as well as in the Key and Kilmer Centers which serve children and youth with disabilities, ages 5 - 21. SACC offers four programs: School Year, Winter, Spring and Summer Camp. SACC fees are based on gross household income on a sliding fee scale. Contact SACC registration at 703-449-8989, TTY 711, or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/childcare/sacc.htm for more information.
Internet Safety
- Computer resources and assistance. Office of Partnerships, 703-324-5171, TTY 703-222-9198.
- Internet safety information. www.netsmartz.org; www.getnetwise.org; www.childsafenet.org
- Talk to someone. Tell a trusted family member, friend, health care provider or a leader in your faith community if you need help. Consider joining a support group for parents through SCAN of Northern Virginia at 703-820-9001, www.scanva.org.
- Seek counseling. Individual, couple or family counseling can identify and reinforce healthy ways to communicate and parent. Call the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board - Mental Health Services at 703-481-4230, Spanish 703-799- 2838, TTY 703-481-4110, or the Center for Multicultural Human Services at 703-533-3302, ext. 303, www.cmhs.org.
Special Needs
- Resources for infants and toddlers with special needs. Information, resources and services are available through the Infant and Toddler Connection at the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb/ITC/, 703-246-7121, TTY 703-324-4495.
- Resources for children and adolescents with special needs. Fairfax County Public Schools' Child Find has resources for children ages 20 months to 5 years at www.fcps.edu/ss/preschool/childfd1.htm, 571-423-4105. The FCPS Parent Resource Center also provides information for parents about children with special needs at www.fcps.edu/ss/prchomep.htm, 703-204-3941.
- Sports and recreation programs for children and youth with special needs. Department of Community and Recreation Services - Therapeutic Recreation Services, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs, 703-324-5532, TTY 703-222-9693, or Virginia Relay 711.
- Clemyjontri Park is located at 6317 Georgetown Park in McLean. The park features a playground designed to provide full accessibility, a carousel and a picnic pavilion. Call 703-388-2807 or go online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/clemyjontri/.
- The School Age Child Care Program serves children with special needs at all SACC centers. In addition, the Key and Kilmer Centers offer programs for children and youth with disabilities, ages 5 - 21. SACC offers four programs: School Year, Winter, Spring and Summer Camp. SACC fees are based on gross household income on a sliding fee scale. Contact SACC registration at 703-449-8989, TTY 711, or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/childcare/sacc.htm for more information.
- PEATC (Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center). Contact for assistance in finding educational, health care and social services for children with disabilities. Resources, information and supports are available for parents and professionals at www.peatc.org, 703-923-0010.
We hope you have found this guide to be helpful. If you have suggestions for additional information and ideas to be included in future editions, please call the Fairfax County Department of Family Services at 703-324-7720; TTY 703-222-9452. We would like to hear from you.


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Trowbridge Rugby Club stalwart Ian Lawes is on the ball when it comes to flower displays, after the club won two awards in the annual Trowbridge in Bloom competition.
Mr Lawes, who is kit man and general handyman at the club, designed the flower beds with first team manager Nobby Knight, after the move from its old Green Lane home to Doric Park last year.
The club, which achieved promotion and won the RFU Intermediate Cup at Twickenham last season, was victorious again when it won the best frontage and best garden, patio or seating area categories in the licensed premises competition.
It beat off competition from The Codfather and The Kings Arms in the best frontage category, as well as The White Swan and The Kings Arms again in the best garden, patio or seating area category.
Mr Lawes, who has won Trowbridge in Bloom awards before for his own garden in George Street, said: "It's great that the club has put the money up for it all and it's good to get the recognition.
"It was only banks of rubble 10 months ago, but myself and Nobby did the landscaping. It was a joint effort and the displays have gone down really well with all of the people who have been coming to the club.
"We get people coming to the club for wakes, birthdays and wedding receptions and people like standing outside and looking at the flowers. We also have some hanging baskets around the back.
"I water them pretty much every day at the moment as it has been such a hot summer and I can spend as long as three hours maintaining them and pulling out the weeds, but people passing by always say that they look a picture."
Trowbridge in Bloom included eight competitions this year, with the others including allotments, art in your garden, churches, community pride, residential, schools and short story.
Mr Lawes added: "The flowers along the front of the club correspond with the colours of the club and that looks quite impressive. People don't expect to see it at a rugby club, but it has been a big success."


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EARLIER this month, Gerri Stemler wrote in asking for a fruit cake recipe published in the Free Press in the 1970s that used dates and Brazil nuts. Thanks to Alice LaFleche and Jeannette Johnston of Keewatin. Another reader wrote in requesting a recipe for Ukrainian honey cookies, saying that hers had turned out hard as rocks. Thanks to Jeannette Johnston (again!) and to Randy Marchinko, who sent in an old family recipe.
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Brazil nut sensation
175 ml (3/4 cup) sifted all-purpose flour
175 ml (3/4 cup) granulated sugar
2 ml (1/2 tsp) baking powder
2 ml (1/2 tsp) salt
750 ml (3 cups) shelled Brazil nuts, roughly chopped
450 g (1 lb) pitted dates, roughly chopped
250 ml (1 cup) maraschino cherries, drained and halved
3 eggs
5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla
Preheat oven to 150 C (300 F). Line a 22x12.5x7.5 cm (9x5x3 inch) loaf pan with parchment paper. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In large bowl, mix nuts, dates and cherries. Sift flour over this mixture and stir until well coated. Beat eggs until foamy, add vanilla, and stir into nut mixture until well mixed. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until cake tests done. Cool in pan on wire rack. Wrap in foil and store in fridge. (Will keep for 5-6 weeks.)
Tester's notes: Dark, dense and rich, this holiday treat is basically a whole lot of dates and nuts held together with just a bit of cake batter. I really liked using dates rather than glace fruit and peel mixes. I couldn't justify buying Brazil nuts when I had lots of nuts left over from holiday baking, so I used a mix of walnuts, pecans and blanched almonds, which worked fine. I also sprinkled a little Scotch over the cake before wrapping.
Baba's old country cookies
250 ml (1 cup) honey
250 ml (1 cup) brown or raw sugar
500 ml (2 cups) all-purpose flour
3 eggs
500 ml (2 cups) all-purpose flour
7 ml (1 1/2 tsp) baking soda
5 ml (1 tsp) cinnamon
2 ml (1/2 tsp) salt
125 ml (1/2 cup) finely chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 160 C (325 F). Lightly oil a cookie sheet. In a medium heavy pot, bring honey and sugar to a boil. Add 500 ml (2 cups) flour to the boiling honey and mix well. Remove from heat and cool until mixture is just warm. Add the eggs and blend well. In small bowl, combine the other 500 ml (2 cups) flour with baking soda, cinnamon, salt and walnuts, add to honey mixture and mix well. Drop small rounds of dough onto prepared sheet, flatten slightly and bake for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool and store in a tightly closed container.
Tester's notes: Randy's grandmother made these spiced honey cookies in the first cool days of fall and then they were hidden away to mellow until Christmas -- unless the kids found them first. Usually made without butter, shortening or oil, these cookies -- also called medovniky or medianyky -- actually get better with age, as the texture softens and the honey and spice flavour deepens. Randy suggests adding half a cut apple to the closed container if you need to speed up the process. Some recipes call for the dough to be rolled out, cut into shapes and decorated with sugar.


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After a few days of cloudy and rainy weather, the sun is expected to shine throughout the weekend with cool days and cold nights, according to the National Weather Service.
The sun is set to reappear today and warm the air to 68 degrees at the peak. The rest of the weekend will be chillier with the high tipping in at just 56 degrees Sunday and a Sunday night low of 30. Frost is possible.
The cold, breezy and dry weather will create an elevated fire danger, the weather service reported.
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How to Cook with Beer This Summer
As the Fourth of July weekend arrives, you may already be mulling plans that involve you, a pair of tongs, and a more-or-less endless supply of icy-cold ones. We support that, and because we support that, we would like to issue a gentle reminder that your grill can be much more than a steak-and-burger delivery mechanism. Why not make your guests something a little different from the same patties, dogs, and pasta salad this year? Hell, why not put the salad on the grill? There's no time like the present to push the boundaries of your outdoor-cooking routine. We've assembled eight chefs from around the country to show you how. Herein, they share some novel recipes for the grill, from pickles and pizza to that salad (don't worry, it has smoked cod in it). God bless America, indeed.
Chefs Mark Gaier and Clark Frasier of Arrows Restaurant in Ogunquit, Maine, swear by oysters on the grill. Not only does it ease the tedious shucking process (they pop open themselves when done), but according to Gaier and Frasier, the heat reduces and concentrates the oyster liquid and intensifies the flavor. They say the smoke from real wood is a great complement to the oysters' "wild, almost savage" flavor, and they recommend that even if you use a gas grill, you put some wood chips in the smoke tray.
• 4 to 6 oysters per person
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Light the grill, preferably using hardwood lump charcoal, which gets extremely hot. As the coals get going, toss on some hickory or mesquite chips, or some cuttings from fruit trees like apple that have been submerged in water. If using a gas grill, turn it up all the way and use a smoker tray with some hardwood chips. When the fire is quite hot, place the oysters on a grate over the fire. As soon as the oyster shell pops, remove it from the fire. This will take just a few minutes. Using a towel and an oyster knife or screwdriver, open the shell. Place the oyster on a platter of rock salt. Serve at once with a sauce of your choosing.
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TWC cuts ribbon on new concept store in Wilmington, N.C.
Yesterday, Time Warner Cable opened the doors on a new customer-centric store in Wilmington, N.C.
The nation's second-largest cable operator is taking a more hands-on approach with its customers by allowing them to interact with its products and triple-play services at the new experiential store. The Wilmington store is the first of its kind, but Time Warner Cable plans on expanding the concept nationally over the next few years.
"The unveiling of the Wilmington store is an exciting milestone in our customer service history," said Christine Whitaker, area vice president of operations for Time Warner Cable Eastern North Carolina. "Today marks the beginning of a better in-person customer experience as we remind customers how Time Warner Cable invents better ways to let them enjoy their passions with our products and services as soon as they walk through our doors."
Time Warner employed an open floor plan packed with interactive demonstrations and trained sales associates in the new store, which is located at Mayfaire Town Center in Wilmington.
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- Enjoy Better Wall: A touch-enabled, large-format interactive experience allowing customers to explore Time Warner Cable's product line through its new "Enjoy Better" ad campaign
- Inspiration Living Room: Screens show video demonstrations about SignatureHome, Time Warner Cable's high-end, white glove tier of products and services. Customers will also be able to use an iPad remote to run a demonstration of SignatureHome
- Learning Bar: Customers can watch tutorials and more product and feature demonstrations
- Trained employees to engage with visitors and serve as a resource on all Time Warner Cable products and services.
"Time Warner Cable's new experiential store at Mayfaire is another way we're connecting with the Wilmington community and our customers," said Blaine Altaffer, group vice president of sales channel and marketing at TWC. "Customers have different preferences on how they like to shop and get information. As we continue to introduce new product technologies and features, this flagship store will serve as another resource for coastal residents to better understand new technologies like Time Warner Cable's growing digital features and program offerings."


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In Venda culture, 'tshikona' is a dance performed by men at weddings or religious ceremonies.
Weddings in Limpopo offer many tempting opportunities: this is the province that is home to ancient kingdoms, rain queens and sacred forests, and there are numerous venues that will appeal to couples in search of an event that is truly magical.
There aren't many wedding venues that can beat family-friendly lodges like Mabula, a large private game reserve two-hour drive north of Jo'burg; Mopani Bush Lodge, which borders Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site; and Pafuri River Camp, at the northern-most tip of the Kruger National Park.
Weddings often take place in the scenic Waterberg region of Limpopo, and venues like Marataba Safari Lodge in the Marakele National Park cater for high-end wedding celebrations (an overnight stay in a gorgeous tented camp is part of the attraction). The Welgevonden Private Game Reserve is home to a number of lodge-type wedding venues, including Makweti Safari Lodge, and Shibula Lodge and Bush Spa.
Small towns offer a range of venues for weddings in Limpopo, from Bela Bela's Chateau Larize to the green lawns of Ya Mati in Hoedspruit. The Tzaneen Country Lodge is also an option, and offers a private chapel on the grounds.
One of the most beautiful gardens in the country can be found at Kings Walden Garden Manor in Agatha – a superb venue for a small, romantic gathering. And close to the town of Elim, you will find Shiluvari Lakeside Lodge, a beautiful location between mountains and forests on the fringes of Venda country.
A golf and spa package deal is popular, and the Euphoria Golf Estate & Hydro offers an all-inclusive wedding package, with the option of a ceremony on one of the fairways. Legends Lodges in the Entabeni Safari Conservancy is another option that will keep guests happy, and apart from hosting beautiful weddings, offers perhaps the most unusual golf hole in the world (you need the assistance of a helicopter, and the green is hundreds of metres below the tee-off area).
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Most Limpopo venues are accessible by road. However, some venues may be hard to reach and transfers will need to be organised. Guests can fly into Polokwane International Airport from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.
Best time to visit
Limpopo gets very hot in the summer months (November to February), so it may be best to schedule your wedding during the winter months (May, June, July), or plan a wedding for early spring (September).
Around the area
There are many attractions worth seeing in Limpopo, including the Kruger National Park; the Mapungubwe World Heritage Site; the Modjadji Cycad Forest; Makapans Valley; Timbavati Private Game Reserve; and the city of Polokwane.
Tours to do
Take an art tour in the Venda region on the Ribolla Open Africa Route.
Get around
It's a good idea to have your own vehicle. Limpopo's public transport system is limited.
What will it cost
Each venue has a different pricing strategy. However, it is a good idea to enquire about wedding packages for overseas guests.
Length of stay
Enjoy the wedding and then plan a two-week holiday in this incredible province.
Where to stay
Most of the wedding venues will be able to cater your wedding party. There are numerous B&Bs, guest houses and lodges in the province. It's a good idea to make your wedding-party bookings long in advance.
What's happening
The Magoebaskloof Spring Festival takes place ever year in September. You can also book your wedding around the time of the Marula Festival, held in April.
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Walkers are being helped to find their way through woods in Horsforth thanks to new signposts.
The posts, in Hunger Hills Woods, have been put up by the local friends group, with financial support from ward councillors.
Coun Chris Townsley said: "Councillor Brian Cleasby and I were delighted to support this group of residents in their worthwhile project. When people like this give their time freely in order to enhance and protect our heritage I am more than happy to financially contribute to their work."
Coun Cleasby said they had also previously given money to have the footpaths resurfaced.
"They were becoming boggy in parts and restricting walkers' enjoyment of Hunger Hills and its magnificent views," he said. "The signposts will allow residents to go walking and not get lost.
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