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"I was definitely pleased," first-year Spanish Springs coach Nick Wirshing said. "Like I'd kind of talked about before, we have not had a whole lot of practice, and still, I thought the guys really came through."
Spanish Springs golfers took the top two tiers on the medal podium. Cougars' junior Jordan Gilmore was the class of the field, turning in a 70 to win medalist honors. His Cougars' teammate, freshman Anthony Deckert, carded a 75 to finish second overall.
"Jordan has been there before," Wirshing said of his talented No. 1 golfer. "He really played a good solid round. And Anthony Deckert is actually a freshman. He was huge for us. To have him come out and knock out a 75, he's been playing really well in practice. I've figured out over the last week or so he'd definitely be one of our top 3 guys all season."
Carson Cooke (78), Jake Ellis (82) and Kevin O'Kuinghttons (87) wrapped up the Cougars' scoring contingent. Spanish Springs threw out its sixth score, a 94 by junior Matt Beebe.
Wirshing has a plan for his club over the next week, before it plays the second HDL spring tournament, slated for Wednesday at Washoe, but he isn't sure how much his team will get to work on it.
"The next few days we're supposed to have really bad weather," Wirshing said. "But we'll try to get out there as much as we can. We want to try and work on our short game and see if we can find ways to cut a couple strokes here and there."
Spanish Springs was not the only Sparks school in action at WildCreek Tuesday. The Rail City's other 4A HDL program, Reed, competed as well. Reed finished fourth in the team race with a 457. McQueen was third with a 445.
Jake Nelson turned in a score of 78, a mark good enough for fifth overall. He just didn't get as much help as his Raiders needed.
Colton King (93), Trevor Wood (94), Jake Day (95) and Anthony Shelton (97) made up Reed's scoring group. The Raiders did not count their sixth score of 108, put up by Dave Hibler.
"What we saw today was some kids showing inexperience and trying to do too much," Reed coach Danielle Fleiner said. "We had some kids put a little pressure on themselves instead of playing their games and letting things happen. We had three guys shoot in the 90s that are definitely capable shooting in the 80s."
Fleiner pointed out there is plenty to work on for her squad before next week's tourney at Washoe. The biggest focus will be improved decision making. She's also hoping the weather won't curb her club's ability to get to practice.
"We're hoping we the have opportunity to even get out on the course," she said. "One thing we'll do is work on the mental part of the game and not getting so down. We can't have unrealistic expectations. There's no such thing as a perfect game so you can't play for it.
"We have to handle bad situations and not dwell on them. We can't worry about what happened three holes prior. Hopefully, we'll recover a little bit better."
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Located in Orlando, The Florida Hotel and Conference Center is in the business district and convenient to Florida Mall and Florida College of Integrative Medicine.
This eco-friendly hotel is within the vicinity of SeaWorld® Orlando and Universal Studios Florida®.
Make yourself at home in one of the 510 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. Additional features include complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and shopping on site. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/café. From your room, you can also access 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, audiovisual equipment, and express check-in. Planning an event in Orlando? This hotel has 50000 square feet (4645 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center, conference/meeting rooms, and small meeting rooms. Limited parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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Connected to one of Orlando's largest shopping centers, The Florida Hotel and Conference Center offers 50,000 square feet of conference space. A staffed business center provides multiple computer stations with high-speed Internet access (surcharge).
A lobby restaurant serves American cuisine, an intimate bar provides a big-screen TV, and wireless Internet access is an added perk at the on-site Starbucks.
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Numerous golf courses are located in the Orlando area. Within six miles of the hotel, the Shingle Creek Golf Club features a par 72 course designed by David Harman. The scenic course lies along Shingle Creek, headwaters to the Florida Everglades.
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We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
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For more than thirty years, she has directed arts agencies, managed internal and external communications programs, developed fundraising strategies, devised marketing plans and institutional promotions, and directed image creation for corporate, academic, agency, and nonprofit institutions.
Ms. Porter began her career at the Dallas Museum of Art as the Director of Public Programs, working for ten years with artists such as Henry Moore, Andy Warhol, and Louise Nevelson. She then moved to Southern Methodist University where she was Associate Vice President for University Relations and Co-Founder of the Tate Lecture Series.
At the request of corporate leaders in the Dallas Citizens Council and Raymond D. Nasher, Chairman, she established the DBCA in 1988. Under her leadership the agency has pioneered and successfully implemented numerous systemic programs, including the Leadership Arts Institute, On My Own Time, The Arts of Business and the Obelisk Tribute. Since the business/arts advocacy agency was established, corporate gifts to nonprofit arts and cultural agencies in North Texas have increased from $4.2 M to $26.5 M in 2006.
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The Furies, a thriller by Mark Alpert, introduces us to a family like any other, with the exception of a genetic mutation that they've been forced to hide from the world for hundreds of years (available April 22, 2014).
They Walk Among Us!
Nothing is more chilling than hearing those words. Whether they are supernatural, extraterrestrial, or just plain spooky, thinking about a being that's different from our human selves always feels creepy when everything around you looks normal.
The prologue of Mark Alpert's The Furies gives us a glimpse of Elizabeth Fury and her family, a family so different that the other people in town are determined to kill them for fear that they're the ones who've brought the recent troubles people were dealing with. It's 1645, and Elizabeth has escaped with her children, but she can still hear the cries of her husband being tortured.
We move from there to modern-day New York City, where John Rogers sits in a bar nursing a single beer as he thinks about how many ways his life is a mess. A former gang member and military loser, only the faith and grace of a local priest helped him turn his life around. However, turning from the street life to life of service didn't exactly fill his pockets with gold.


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A New York Times blog reported Aug. 31, and the Economist reported Thursday, on "Climatopolis: How Our Cities Will Thrive in the Hotter Future," a new book by Matthew Kahn, a UCLA Institute of the Environment professor with joint appointments in economics and public policy, describing the changes that will be caused by climate change and how humans and societies will adapt to and mitigate those changes. Scientific American on Friday excerpted a portion of Kahn's book.
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On Friday, Toronto-based startup hovr.it announced the soft-launch of their comparative shopping tool, hovr.it. Hovr.it is a Google Chrome extension that allows users to click on a image of a piece of clothing to find an online retailer it's sold at. If the service can't find an exact match, it will suggest several comparables. The extension currently only supports searches done through Pinterest and displays product results for women. However, the company plans to add addtional image-services and support for men's products in the future. The start-up also plans to add a local component to service further down the road, allowing users to find out if an item they like online is available in the city that they live in.
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The U.S. Postal Service can play unique and positive roles in the expansion of the peer-to-peer marketplace, as suggested in a new OIG white paper, Peer-to-Peer Commerce and the Role of the Postal Service. American consumers are familiar with peer-to-peer (P2P) digital commerce and increasingly comfortable buying and selling that way. Millions of people place offerings and shop on eBay, Craigslist, etsy, and other sites every day. In recent years, the P2P segment has grown beyond these traditional product sites and now includes services from which users can rent a vacation room in someone's house, lend or borrow a private car, or even hire someone locally for small jobs, such as baking cookies for a child's classroom party or assembling modular furniture. However, there are a number of problems in current P2P commerce that may prevent wider adoption by the American public. Market participants face the challenges of balancing convenience with privacy and the potential for economic or physical harm. Some of these issues can be addressed through enhanced digital identity and authentication services, but there are other opportunities, which the paper presents. The paper describes P2P digital commerce and challenges and gaps in the current marketplace, including several types of fraud and threats to personal property and physical safety. It then identifies Postal Service products and services that exist today or might be developed in the future to facilitate market expansion. Current postal ancillary and special services, both physical and digital, are well suited to the P2P market. These include insurance, Registered Mail, Certified Mail, Collect on Delivery (COD), Track and Trace, Return Receipt and Return Receipt for Merchandise, Restricted Delivery, and other services. Please share your comments on this concept as well as observations on your own P2P experiences, if any, below. Do you believe a trusted intermediary such as the Postal Service could help in this segment? Please give us your comments below:
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The Remote Land of PatagoniaFriday, February 7th, 2014
Pepper Trail has traveled around the world in the course of his studies on the ecology, behavior and conservation of birds. After receiving his Ph. D. from Cornell University, Pepper did post-doctoral research at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and the California Academy of Sciences. An expert photographer and writer, his work has appeared in publications ranging from National Geographic and American Birds to Science, Evolution and Conservation Biology. Pepper has led natural history tours in Africa, Costa Rica, Brazil and the Amazon, and his enthusiasm and sense of humor always convert a few 'non-birders' to 'birder's every trip. He is the ornithologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Forensics Laboratory in Ashland, Oregon.
The very word "Patagonia" conjures up images of untamed wilderness, windswept and remote. And indeed, that is what our group of intrepid travelers experienced again and again on this journey – climbing to the base of the Martial Glacier in Tierra del Fuego; standing on the cliffs of Cape Horn, looking south toward Antarctica; walking among a herd of wild guanacos beneath the towering spires of Torres del Paine National Park; hiking above treeline on the Osorno Volcano in Chile's Lake District. All this adventure was cushioned by our nightly return to luxurious lodgings, where we relived the day's events over gourmet meals.
In the finest Smithsonian tradition, we learned as we traveled, with lively discussions on topics ranging from how Gondwanaland lives on in Patagonia, to how Darwin's explorations of the region shaped his theory of evolution, to the extraordinary adaptations of albatross and penguins to their challenging world.
Finally, our experiences in two great South American capitals, Buenos Aires and Santiago, were the perfect prelude and postscript to our Patagonian journey. Whether we were watching a stunning tango show in Buenos Aires or creating our own special red wine blends at the Verramonte Winery outside Santiago, these cities provided a sophisticated and glittering frame to our wilderness adventures.
For all of us, "Patagonia" is no longer terra incognita, the uttermost end of the earth. It is a place filled with memories, of adventures with an extraordinary group of fellow travelers, and of transcendent landscapes which will remain part of us forever.
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T O P I C R E V I E WMichael DavisI have a few higher-end models from Danbury Mint and Cose 3 that I would like to get get display cases for. Does anyone know a good source for them? Do some of you build your own cases?Larry McGlynnHave you thought about a curio cabinet? You can find them at furniture stores. You can check them out at Howard Miller and see what they look like.tegwilymI should do something like this with my collection. My youngest cat got into trouble a while back when he somehow knocked my LM off the shelf and broke off one of landing pads. A little epoxy and careful repairs, and it's good as new! Darn cats...Michael DavisTom, interestingly enough, the main reason for me wanting to protect these models is because of my own cats... must be a common problem. Like you said, darn cats...Madon_spaceI made a case for the Code 3 Collectibles' Apollo Astronaut and one for Dragon Models' 'Astronaut Buck' figure with all sides of the case in black and with the Earth in the background, which looks quite cool I think.I make the cases out of glass, which I have cut to size, then fix together using silicone. I just think it finishes them off.cspgCollecting models is one thing, finding the appropriate way to display them is another. Do collectors buy display cases like these? Or any other sources welcome! Editor's note: Threads merged.alexbajaI display all my models in acrylic boxes, which I order made to measure.the clocks runningIkea is a great place to get a display case. I purchased the Detolf case and paid about $65 for it. This model case from Ikea comes in a few colors. You can even add a light at the top if you want. Norman.KingCan anyone who owns one of the Code 3 Collectibles capsules with the clear display box put a tape measure to it and let me know the dimensions please (inches or metric)?GACspaceguyCode 3 Collectibles' 1/24 scale never did a case for the Apollo 11 command module, Gemini or Mercury spacecraft. Toys & Models did do cases for their 1/25 scale reissue. I have the Apollo 11 command module case and it is all eights, 8x8x8", not including the base. I hope that helps.Norman.KingThanks Fred, that's exactly what I needed.
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FILE - This undated file photo released Oct. 31, 2010, by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior purports to show Ibrahim Hassan al-Asiri. The CIA thwarted an ambitious plot by al-Qaida's affiliate in Yemen to destroy a U.S.-bound airliner using a bomb with a sophisticated new design around the one-year anniversary of the killing of Osama bin Laden, The Associated Press has learned. (AP Photo/Saudi Arabia Ministry of Interior, File)
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In doing so, the cowboys will bring down the curtain on one of the most spectacular and traditional events in the culture of the wild, wild West.
What was interesting about this year' s edition of the cowpoke spectacular is that the TV commercials, radio and newspaper ads and the official poster pay tribute to the real origins of the rodeo. The whole thing started with cowboys who were on weekend leave from their more strenuous chores getting together at one ranch or another and having contests to see who was the best bronco rider, roper, steer wrestler and all-around top-notch cowboy.
Another nice local touch this year was the commissioning of northern Nevada native Kathy Trachok to paint the official poster, which again had a strong Nevada feel to it as well as picturing with great accuracy early-day life on the frontier. If the artist's last name sounds familiar it is because Trachok is the daughter of Dick Trachok, University of Nevada standout athlete, head football coach and athletic director emeritus.
This writer's first contact with the Reno Rodeo, other than attending the yearly downtown parade, occurred in 1966 when I was called into a meeting with Mapes hotel owner Charles Mapes. We had just finished a long, three-day Mapes invitational golf tournament in early May and Mapes wanted to give me the big news that he had been named president of that year's rodeo. The honor was fitting since his father, Charles Mapes, Sr., was one of the early founders of the Reno Rodeo and the top trophy was known as the Mapes Cup.
"But the really good news is I want you to handle the advertising and publicity for the Rodeo," he said to me with a wide grin.
Feigning happiness, I said that I understood that a local public relations guy named Fred Shields had been handling the chore for many years and I would hate to take away his job.
"Oh, Fred won't mind," Mapes said. "He was just doing it as a favor since he does the chamber of commerce PR. And besides, the job doesn't pay anything."
Noticing my sudden lack of interest, Mapes then added, "But you will get to go to all the rodeo directors' meetings and sit in the directors' box at all the performances."
Needless to say when I met with Shields to relieve him of all the rodeo material he had in his desk, he was overjoyed.
Equally happy, I found out later, was a good friend, Ty Cobb, fabled sports editor of the Nevada State Journal — later to become the Reno Gazette-Journal. His job, for which he asked to me to assist, was to put out the annual Reno Rodeo section for the Sunday paper. It was a full-sized, 16-20 pager, depending on the ads, and it was full of pictures and rodeo related stories. We used to work on it on early Saturday mornings prior to the show.
Traditionally, the section featured the photos of all the directors, a little more than two dozen people, sporting 10-gallon hats. Some of the long-ago names included Harry Drackert, George Solari, Ray Peterson, Harry Frost, Bill Stremmel, Bob Peterson, Paul Richards, George Southworth, Ken Dennis, Dr. Gasho, B.J. Zimmerman and numerous other high-profile professional leaders in the community.
The weekly directors' meetings preceding the rodeo were held at noon in the Sky Room of the Mapes and the most memorable one was the day when the Sierra Street gas explosion occurred. It rattled the daylights out of the huge Sky Room windows.
Prior to gaining the elevated status of Reno Rodeo director, newcomers had to serve in some menial job at the event. Most notable of these individuals was the late Pat Brady, who was the son-in-law of longtime director Harry Frost. On one occasion during the rodeo, I chanced to ask Harry where Pat was and he responded, "Oh, we've got him at the furthest gate at Sutro (Street) acting as security."
One of the advantages of doing the publicity for the Reno Rodeo was the opportunity to stroll every square inch of rodeo grounds, including the exciting chutes, to look for feature story material. Also, one got to interview such famous rodeo pros as Jim Shoulders, Casey Tibbs and Cotton Rosser, who still provides the stock for the Reno Rodeo.
In addition, Harry Drackert, who would become president following George Solari's succession of Mapes, was a former national champion cowboy who was managing the Donner Trail Guest Ranch in Verdi. During rodeo week, Harry would host the directors and some of the rodeo stars at barbecues at his spacious ranch on the banks of the Truckee River.
Likewise, another director whose last name was Garcia would host a few cocktail parties at his home high atop the peak of Windy Hill. Garcia also supplied the belt buckles and trophies from his silver shop.
Another strong supporter of the Reno Rodeo in those days was Western Airlines, which services Reno and would send its pretty stewardesses to act as on-site hostesses at the rodeo.
Today, the Reno Rodeo is a huge event compared to those halcyon days of yore, but the basics of the show have not changed a bit and it is still one of the most exciting sporting events that you will ever be privileged to witness.
Harry Spencer is a freelance writer in Reno. His column about the past and present of northern Nevada appears weekly in the Tribune.
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Obama responds after hearing of this by moving the G-8 to Camp DavidA coalition of U.S. radical groups, including the Occupy Movement, are preparing protests to start in September, including the targeting of the Democratic National Convention that takes place that month in Charlotte, N.C.
The Occupy movement is likely to escalate months before the Sept. 3-6 event. A slew of extremist organizations, some tied to Obama, are preparing protests to coincide with major NATO and G-8 summits slated for Chicago in May.
Foreshadowing possible violent confrontations, some of the same radical trainers behind the infamous 1999 Seattle riots against the World Trade Organization have been mobilizing new protest efforts geared toward world summits.
The plans for the Democratic convention are posted on a central website, ProtestDNC.org. More than three dozen organizations, including labor, anti-war and so-called civil rights and immigrants rights groups are joining together to initiate a coalition.
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Stars Coming Out to Shine at NIAFs West Coast Gala!
Are celebrity guests heading to NIAFs West Coast Gala in Santa Monica, May 19? Yes they are! Among the Hollywood notables are Academy Award-winning actor Ernest Borgnine; Olympic Gold Medal figure skater and Food Network TV chef Brian Boitano; actor, screenwriter and producer Marco Bonini; actor Robert Davi; TV and film star Lou Ferrigno; Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers; actor Francesco Quinn; E! News anchor and managing editor and member of the NIAF Board of Directors Giuliana DePandi Rancic;actor Robert Loggia; Hollywood executive Frank Mancuso, Sr.; actor and model Antonio Sabato, Jr.; and television and film star Brenda Vaccaro. Film and television star Joe Mantegna will be this years master of ceremonies.
This years gala will honor Oscar nominated film producer of The Social Network Dana Brunetti; Grammy nominated songwriter, record executive, music publisher, author and former American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi; actor, screenwriter and director Jon Favreau; California trial lawyer Thomas V. Girardi; Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and Dodgers great Tommy Lasorda; and Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Gary Sinise.
One of the evenings highlights will be a special tribute honoring the late Joseph R. Cerrell, one of the Foundations leaders and a legendary Los Angeles public affairs consultant.
The black-tie gala begins at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception under the magnificent Moreton Bay Fig Tree, followed by an awards program and dinner in the Starlight Ballroom of the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, Calif.
Tickets begin at $250 per person. For sponsorship and ticket information, contact Jerry Jones at 202-939-3102 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Visit www.niaf.org/westcoastgala.
Lunch for a Song? Dine with Kara DioGuardi!
A once-in-a-lifetime chance Lunch with Kara DioGuardi, Grammy nominated songwriter, record executive, music publisher, author and former American Idol judge, with three of your friends at: a) Soho House; b) Katsuya Hollywood or c) Mr. Chow. Priceless! The Live Auction at NIAFs West Coast Gala on May 19 at The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is your chance to bid! Go to www.niaf.org/bid.
Win Tickets to NIAFs West Coast Gala!
Dont have your tickets to NIAFs West Coast Gala? Enter to win two free tickets (a $500 value) to NIAFs star-studded gala on May 19, 2011 at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, in Santa Monica, Calif. Sign up today at www.niaf.org/facebook. Share with your family and friends, but only one entry per person. Drawing closes May 5 at 9 a.m. EST. Winner announced May 5!
Young Professionals and College Students: NIAF G2L Workshop at West Coast Gala
During the West Coast Gala, NIAF is offering a Graduates to Leaders (G2L) communications workshop focusing on networking and entrepreneurial skills. Guest speakers giving advice and motivating from a career perspective in communications include Thompson on HollywoodIndieWIRE feature reporter Anthony DAlessandro, FOX 11Good Day LA Entertainment Producer Bill Cipolla and CNN Political Columnist Bill Schneider.
Participants will also attend an afternoon Celebrity Meet & Greet with actor Robert Davi, NIAF area coordinator Doug DeLuca, E! News Anchor and Managing Editor Giuliana DePandi Rancic and 12-time MLB All-Star Mike Piazza.
University students, recent college grads and young professionals up to age 30 are invited. Registration is $125, which includes a one-year youth membership to NIAF. Space is limited to a first-come, first-served. The workshop and reception location is at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, Calif. May 19, 2011, 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The workshop will be followed by a cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Riccardo Skeem at 202-939-3107 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. Or Click here to register.
NIAF Announces The Geraldine A. Ferraro Womens Leadership Forum
The NIAF Geraldine A. Ferraro Womens Leadership Forum is named in honor of the late political pioneer Geraldine Anne Ferraro, who was a Founding Member of NIAF in 1975 and later rejoined NIAFs Board of Directors serving two terms in office between 1994 and 2004.
The educational program will be comprised of young Italian American women who are pursuing careers in public service and also will provide them with mentoring opportunities to become tomorrows leaders.
Those interested in supporting the NIAF Geraldine A. Ferraro Womens Leadership Forum, contact Anne Drefs Kasputis at 202-939-3110 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Please send contributions to the NIAF Geraldine A. Ferraro Womens Leadership Forum, The NIAF, 1860 19th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009. Donations can be made online at www.niaf.org/ferraro.
In Vino Veritas
The truth is theres a special wine tasting event with Total Wines at NIAF headquarters on Thursday, May 12, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Total Wine & More is providing a varied selection of wines with a special presentation by its noted sommelier, Alfio Moriconi, along with Italian meats, cheeses and pastries. At the NIAF Headquarters, 1860 19th St. NW, Washington, D.C., 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact Beatrice Santacroce at 202-939-3120 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Membership Welcoming Reception in Fort Lauderdale
Join NIAF for a special Membership Welcoming Reception with complimentary wine, hors deouvres and musical entertainment, Tuesday, May 24, 5:30 - 7 p.m., at Café Europa, 726 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Space is limited to a first-come, first served. RSVP with guest names to Beatrice Santacroce at email@example.com or call 202-939-3120.
Virginia Attorney General to Address Guarini Policy Forum
Join us for the NIAF Frank J. Guarini Public Policy Forum on June 23, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The keynote will be Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II, Attorney General of Virginia. Location: U.S. Congress Rayburn House Office Building (Gold Room), 12-2 p.m. Open to NIAF Council Members. For more information, email Johnny Strada at email@example.com.
Rockland Golf Tournament Kick-off Reception
Celebrate as NIAF once again kicks off its annual Rockland County Golf Tournament scheduled for August 1. This event is open to all members and those interested in participating in the August golf outing. Reception includes food, wine, musical entertainment and a NIAF scholarship presentation. Thursday, June 9, from 6:30 - 9 p.m., aboard the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, W 46th St. and 12th Ave., New York, NY. For more information, contact Beatrice Santacroce at email@example.com or call 202-939-3120.
Polish Your Drivers For This August Event
Sign up for NIAF's Seventh Annual Rockland County Golf Tournament that benefits NIAFs scholarship and educational programs for the New York area. Included: Registration, 18 holes of golf, breakfast, lunch, cocktail hour, silent auction and awards dinner. Details on golf foursomes to follow soon. Monday, August 1, 8 a.m. shotgun start at the Rockland County Country Club, 380 Route 9W Sparkill, N.Y. For more information and reservations, contact: Maureen McMahon at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 212-915-5947.
Back to the Links this October
Please plan now to join NIAF for the Ninth Annual NIAF Sarazen Memorial Cup Golf Tournament at Hopkinton Country Club in Hopkinton, Mass., on Monday, October 10. The tournament will pay tribute to Gene Sarazen, the legendary Italian-American golfer, and will benefit the NIAF Gene Sarazen Scholarship Fund and the Italian Home for Children in Boston. Hopkinton Country Club features a private, 18-hole, par 72, 6,711-yard championship golf course designed by British architect Ian Scott Taylor. Foursomes start at $1,250 with sponsorship opportunities available. Hopkinton Country Club is located at 204 Saddle Hill Rd., Hopkinton, Mass. Contact: Suzanne Delaney at email@example.com or call 978-851-0200
Film Screening of Pane Amaro by NIAF Grant Winner
Gianfranco Norellis film, Pane Amaro (Bitter Bread) documents the tribulations and success of the Italian American immigrant experience. You can see it Sunday, May 15, at 2 p.m. at Stony Brook University, along with a presentation and discussion with the writer/director Norelli. The Center for Italian Studies, Frank Melville Memorial Library, E4340. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 631- 632-7444.
NIAF is proud to announce that its 2010 Louis A. Caputo Legal Scholarship recipient, Lt. Christopher Deluzio, USN, who is a JD candidate at Georgetown Law School, won the 60th annual Beaudry Moot Court Competition at Georgetown Law this spring.
Dont Miss Verdis Opera Rigoletto at the Embassy of Italy
The Opera Camerata of Washington begins its Verdi Festival in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy, on Saturday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Embassy of Italy. Under the patronage of the Ambassador of Italy, Giulio Terzi di SantAgata, and NIAFs sponsorship, this production of Giuseppe Verdis famous opera will feature maestro Gregory Buchalter, of the Metropolitan Opera in New York, conducting the orchestra and chorus, along with world-class singing talents of Elisabeth Turchi, Jesús Daniel Hernández, and José Sacín. Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St. NW, Washington, D.C.
For tickets, see www.instantseats.com/events/ocw or call 202-386-6008. For more information about The Opera Camerata of Washington, visit www.operacamerata.org.
The Italian Connection in the Nations Capital
Both Spring and Italy come to the nations capital this year through May 30 during the La Dolce DC festival, promoting D.C.'s Italian influences with museum exhibits, special events, plus hotel and restaurant packages.
From the U.S. Capitol dome and frescos of Constantino Brumidi and the fine sculpting at the National Cathedral, Italy is embedded in the cultural fabric and grandeur of Washington, D.C. The festival coincides with the opening of the exhibition of Venetian painter Canaletto and his rivals works at The National Gallery of Art and an exhibit of Philip Gustons expressionist vision of Italy at The Phillips Collection. Watch www.niaf.org for more info or visit http://ladolcedc.washington.org.
Italians in D.C. Festival
Bringing Italy and contemporary Italian pop culture to Washingtonians, the Italians in D.C. Festival includes a concert by the Italian music group i-Talians, a DJ performance, a happy hour the Italian way (aperitivo italiano), an art exhibition, a panel discussion, and a program for families. The goal is for Italians to present contemporary Italian pop culture and their experience to the city that is hosting them.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 8, from 2 9 p.m., at Woodrow Wilson and Moynihan Plazas, Ronald Reagan Building Hemisphere A Room, and Aria Restaurant. The Festival is free; Tickets for the Aperitivo Italiano (Italian drink and buffet) are $15; and tickets to the wine tasting are $10. For more information, visit: www.italiansindc.com.
NIAF Voyage of Discovery Program
Italian American studentsever think of visiting Italys Campania Region? Vallo di Diano in the Cilento area, the Amalfi Coast, Naples, Pompeii and Caserta?
NIAFs Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery Program is an all-expenses paid travel program for Italian American students to visit Italy for the first time. This year, the program runs from May 20 to June 8. The programs purpose is to strengthen the Italian American identity of our youth, create a bond with Italy and its culture, and help participants gain an understanding of their heritage and the historical significance of Italy.
Trip Dates: May 29 June 8, 2011. For more information, visit www.niaf.org/voyageofdiscovery. And join us at www.facebook.com or contact Riccardo Skeem at 202-939-3107 or email email@example.com.
NIAF Teacher of the Year Award
The National Italian American Foundation is now taking nominations from school principals for the NIAF Teacher of the Year Award. The purpose of the award is to recognize an outstanding educator in Italian language and culture. The recipient will have shown dedication and contribution in the field of teaching Italian. The winner will be announced in September 2011, and recognized at the NIAF Education Luncheon held in conjunction with the NIAF Annual Gala and Convention on October 29, 2011.
All nominees must be employed by an accredited American school during the 2010-2011 school year, have a minimum of three years teaching experience, teach at public, private and/or parochial schools, and be skillful, dedicated teachers who plan to continue classroom teaching. Most importantly, a candidate should demonstrate an ability to inspire a love of learning the Italian language and culture in students of any background.
Deadline is June 24. For more information and to obtain an application, visit www.niaf.org/programs/teacheroftheyear. Contact: Riccardo Skeem at 202-939-3107, or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Join NIAF for Your 2011 Trips to Italy and Greek Islands Cruise!
Tour the Italian Lakes regions, spend leisurely days exploring Southern Italy or take a cruise of the Greek Islands...
Tour of the Italian Lakes!
This is a journey through breathtaking landscapes, enchanting rustic towns and gastronomical delights that youll never forget. Your seven-night vacation traveling with NIAF and Unitours will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated after resting by Italy's scenic lakesides. While visiting these picturesque lakes, you will also have the opportunity to spend a day in Milan, Italy's fashion capital and home to the majestic Duomo and Teatro della Scala Opera House. For details, visit www.niaf.org and click Travel, or contact NIAFs partner, Unitours, at 1-888-846-6423.
Take NIAFs Southern Lights Tour
Naples, Sorrento and Pompeii on your must-see list? Nows the time to sign up for NIAF and Perillo Italy Vacations 2011 Southern Lights Tour. Spend nine days and seven nights exploring undiscovered parts of Italy as well as visiting your favorite popular sights, including visits to Naples, Amalfi, San Giovanni Rotundo and Gargano. For details, visit www.niaf.org and click Travel or call 1-800-Italy-25.
Greek Islands Cruise in 2011!
NIAF and Trek Tours Ltd. are pleased to present a 10 Night Greek Isles Cruise with date through the summer and early fall. This fascinating journey of the most beautiful coastlines and ports of the Mediterranean will include visits to Venice (Italy), Split (Croatia), Corfu (Greece), Athens (Greece) and Mykonos, Greece, and other picturesque and ancient locations while aboard the magnificent cruise ship Splendour of the Seas.
Book now for cabin reduced rates for the August 26 cruise! For details, visit www.niaf.org and click Travel, or call Pam Salimeno at NIAFs partner, Trek Tours, at 1-800-370-0357.
Support Our Sponsors
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Fouls on the downswing, 'Cuse's go-to guy and more Hoop Thoughts
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Think refs are calling more fouls than usual this year, the data indicates otherwise
Syracuse's go-to player will likely be off-the-bench sophomore Dion Waiters
Does Kentucky's Terrence Jones only put up big numbers in easy matchups?
Like many of you, I had a hard time watching the big Kentucky-Louisville game on New Year's Eve. Every few seconds, the game was interrupted by a tweet. Not the 140-character kind -- the kind that emanates from a referee's whistle. A total of 51 fouls were called, yielding 70 free throws. That's a lot of standing around. It was not a pretty way to ring in the new year.
John Adams, the NCAA's supervisor of officials, saw things differently. He even sent a text message afterward to one of the refs congratulating him and his crew for doing such a good job. "Players have a choice of adjusting or not adjusting to what the officials are doing," Adams said. "If they decide not to adjust, officials shouldn't give up."
This may sound like a boss sticking up for his guys, but Adams is nobody's shill. If you watched him on television during last year's NCAA tournament, you saw a man who was unafraid to criticize the zebras if the situation warranted it. Adams does not make or change the rules -- that responsibility belongs to a committee of coaches -- and he does not assign officials to games during the regular season. But Adams is using the one lever he does have -- the authority to determine who works what round in the NCAA tournament -- to try to clean up the game.
Now in his fourth year on the job, Adams is more dedicated than ever to preserving the four elements the rules committee has determined are paramount: rhythm, speed, balance and quickness. Many fans assume that NBA basketball is more physical than the college version, but any pro scout or general manager who watches a lot of college games will tell you the opposite is true. Starting with the implementation of stricter hand-checking rules, the NBA has done a great job of cleaning up its act the last few years. College hoops has come a long way, but it still is not where it needs to be.
"Our game will be better if players are allowed to run relatively unencumbered around the court," Adams said. "We've always had incidental contact and it's not going away, but if the contact causes a player's balance or quickness to be affected, it's supposed to be a foul. You don't want to give either the offense or the defense an unfair advantage."
High-profile games like Louisville-Kentucky might lead you to believe the refs are calling more fouls this year, but the data indicates otherwise. According to statistics provided by the NCAA, there have been 18.35 fouls called per game per team this season. That is the lowest since 1963, when the average was 18.20. Not surprisingly, this has had an effect on scoring. As you can see by the accompanying chart, there has been a basic correlation over the years between the number of fouls called and the number of points scored. When scoring peaked in 1975 -- a full 13 years before the arrival of the three-point line -- there were 20.2 fouls being called per team per game.
This correlation can't be completely attributed to extra free throws. The fact is, when refs are clamping down on physical play, it's easier for players to dribble, pass and shoot. The challenge is to establish the proper balance between the offense and the defense.
I don't like foul-filled games any more than you do, and I understand that there is a place for brute force. But basketball was conceived as primarily a game of finesse. James Naismith's eureka moment came when he decided that a player shouldn't be able to run with the ball. That's because he didn't want players getting hurt like they did in football.
Part of the problem in today's college game is that, unlike in the NBA, officials are essentially private contractors who are assigned and compensated by coordinators from 31 different conferences. It's hard to achieve uniformity, much less consistency, under that setup. What typically happens is that the games start out being called tight, but as conference play progresses the refs let more contact go. Then the postseason rolls around and officials revert to calling the action the way they did in November. That just throws everybody off.
Adams hopes that won't be the case this time around. "I think we're getting strict adherence to the interpretations deeper into the season, and that's a credit to the coordinators of the different leagues that are buying into this," he said.
As to whether this is the best job his guys have done during his four years on the job, Adams is reserving judgment. "It feels like we're making incremental progress, but I'd really like you to ask me that on April the third," he said. "Because we won't really know until then."
Here are a few other tidbits from my conversation with Adams:
Most people probably don't realize it, but the implementation of the arc under the basket for charge/block calls was done primarily for player safety. That is one of the three areas that refs are emphasizing. (Freedom of movement and sportsmanship are the others). Adams told me that the feedback on this change has been universally positive. "I haven't talked to anybody who is a stakeholder in our game who doesn't like the effect it has had," he said.
There are two recent trends which Adams is encouraging his refs to squelch. The first is the increasing prevalence of a defender walking underneath a shooter as he's launching an attempt (or a "try for goal" in zebraspeak). In this situation, the defender raises his hands to avoid contact up high, leaving the impression he's not fouling. His lower body, however, tells a different story. Said Adams, "It looks like they're playing good defense except they're just walking the guy off the post."
The second trend is the increased use of the so-called "arm bar" where a defender uses his forearm to prevent a dribbler from getting by him. If a defender's forearm makes contact, the ref is supposed to call it immediately.
The biggest problem Adams sees right now is not physical play. It's sportsmanship -- or a lack thereof. "When you have coaches out in the middle of the floor screaming and gyrating and gesturing, that strikes me as an institutional issue," he said. "Whether it's presidents or league commissioners or some combination, we all have a lot of room to improve sportsmanship dramatically."
Adams, however, did concede that a big part of this responsibility lies with officials -- not just to make better calls (which always helps) but to reduce their engagement with coaches. Adams recently posted a video showing Ted Valentine standing across the court with his back turned on a coach who was yelling at him during a time out. Valentine has a reputation for being one of the more confrontational refs, but if more officials followed his lead in that situation, then coaches would come to realize that it's pointless to argue so much. Then they'd have to go back to, you know, coaching their teams.
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Mexican Tortas de Jamón
"Torta" can mean pie, cake, tart, (or something much more vulgar), but in this case, it refers to a sandwich. There are many varieties of Mexican tortas, but here is my recipe for Mexican Tortas de Jamón, (Mexican Ham Sandwiches).
Mexican Tortas de Jamón
*Deli thin-sliced ham
*Cheese of your choice (I prefer Pepper Jack)
*Refried beans
*Shredded lettuce
*Sliced tomato
*Sliced avocado
*Pickled jalapeño rings (optional)
*Telera rolls
Slice open telera rolls. Lay open on a baking sheet and place under broiler for a minute until slightly browned. Remove and spread on mayonnaise and a spoonful of refried beans. Place a few slices of ham and a slice of cheese on the other side and put under the broiler until cheese begins to melt. Remove and top with lettuce, tomato, avocado and jalapeño rings.
Posted on July 24, 2010, in food/drink, recipes and tagged recipe. Bookmark the permalink. 6 Comments.
I learned to make Torta's from my mother-in-law, but they are made with pot roast. It's one of my favorite meals to eat. I've never tried it this way. Now I'm interested in trying it your way.
Tabitha Vicencio
tortas de jamon are good =)


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MOUNT PLEASANT - Central Michigan University soccer head coach Peter McGahey announced the signing of five student-athletes to a national letter of intent on Thursday afternoon.
The Chippewas received letters of intent from, Emma Dwenger (Columbus, Ind. /Columbus East), Kaylin Hoomaian (Novi Mich. /Novi), Heather Laeufer (Pickerington, Ohio /Pickerington North), Samantha Maher (Caledonia, Mich. /Caledonia), Angela Mann (Grafton, Wis. /Grafton) and Kaitlin Moore (Westerville, Ohio /Westerville).
Complete bios of student athletes are below.
High School: Set single season scoring record with 35 goals as a junior, scoring 34 as a senior ... named to the HHC All-Conference team (2010-12) ... ISCA Second-Team All-District and All-State in addition to Academic All-State honors as a junior ... named The Republic All-Area Player of the Year ... earned ISCA First-Team All-District and ISCA First-Team All-State during senior season ...ICGSA All-State and Academic All-State selection as a senior ... named NSCAA Academic All-American ... lettered three times in high school, twice in track and field ... played for Carmel United Soccer Club under coach Eric Nance ... chose CMU over Northwestern, University of Miami, Valparaiso, Indiana State, Western Kentucky, Miami (Ohio) and Dartmouth.
Recruiting Coordinator Coach Carry says: "Emma is a player with a huge amount of energy who can find the back of the net. Learned her trade playing ECNL at Carmel United a club which has produced previous and current successful players here at Central."
High School: State Cup Champion with Michigan Hawks (2006, 2010) ... ESPN/Powerade Fab 50 National Champions during sophomore season ... won the MHSAA state championship as a junior ... Detroit News 2012 All-District selection ... named to the Oakland Press All-County top 20 list as a senior ... Michigan Hawks 2012 ECNL national champion finalist ... lettered three times in soccer ... named team captain her senior season ... four year honor roll student ... played club soccer for the Michigan Hawks ... chose CMU over Northwestern, Indiana State and Miami (Ohio).
Recruiting Coordinator Coach Carry says: "Another member of the successful Michigan Hawks ECNL team, Kaylin has developed over the past two years into a permanent fixture at center back. As comfortable winning a ball in the air as she is distributing from foot, she will be looking forward to facing what the MAC has to offer."
Pickerington, Ohio/Pickerington North
High School: Set the school record for career shutouts (44), single season shutouts (15) and goals allowed in a single season (4) ... named to 2012 Ohio Capital Conference First-Team ... earned Second-Team All-District honors as a junior ... earned the Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association Senior Academic Excellence Award ... selected by Central Ohio Soccer Coaches Association to participate in 2012 All-Star game ... 2011 state semi-finalist ... 2010 state finalist ... voted by teammates as most spirited player as a sophomore ... lettered four times in soccer ... chose CMU over Cornell, UNC Charlotte, Louisville, Butler, Colgate and Dension.
Recruiting Coordinator Coach Carry says: "Heather is a Blast FC goalkeeper who had her choice of schools around the country. A very composed and athletic GK with great distribution. Has fantastic communication skills which will keep her teammates on their toes."
High School: Named All-District Conference Champions as a sophomore and junior... All-State honorable mention as a junior ... earned the Unsung Hero Award as a freshman ... holds school record for most assists in one season (25) ... four-time letter winner in soccer ... played club soccer for Michigan Hawks ... chose CMU over Indiana State, Grand Valley, Miami (Ohio), Providence and Dayton.
Recruiting Coordinator Coach Carry says: "Michigan Hawks midfielder Sam was a very sought after recruit who will bring an abundance of ECNL experience to Mount Pleasant. Her vision and composure on the ball is second to none and her goal scoring ability will complement her fellow midfielders."
Angie Mann
High School: Ranked third in the conference in scoring during her junior season (11) ... competed in the Wisconsin state championships 2012-13 ... 2011 conference co-champions ... earned four varsity letters in soccer, one in basketball ... four year starter ... played club soccer for North Shore United Blue ... 2012 Wisconsin State Cup Champion with North Shore United ... club team ranked first in the state, top 25 nationally in 2011 and 2012 ... chose CMU over North Dakota, Minnesota State Mankato.
Recruiting Coordinator Coach Carry says: "Angie has played top level national league soccer over the past couple years at North Shore United which has prepared her for the challenges ahead within MAC play. A player who has fantastic movement off the ball and one who will create problems and score goals for opposing defenses and goalkeepers respectively."
Westerville, Ohio/Westerville
High School: Four year letter winner, varsity starter and scholar athlete ... earned 2012 All-American Scholar Athlete Coaches Award ... earned OCC First-Team honors ... named Second-Team All-District ... named Westerville North offensive MVP ... named team captain her senior season ... played club soccer for Blast FC under coach Mohammad Razack ... member of National Honor Society ... chose CMU over Villanova, Pittsburgh, James Madison, and Lehigh.Recruiting Coordinator Coach Carry says: "Kaitlin, another Blast FC recruit, is a very technical player who likes to get forward from midfield and is dangerous around the opposition box. A creative midfielder who always is engaged in the play."


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This kid is cool. He is brave to be a young black man and call BO on his scare tactics and race-baiting.
Be sure to check out his other videos with his commentary. Good for him to take a stand like this. I cant imagine it is easy to be a young black man going worldwide against Barack.


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Recent AVLF News
-AVLF volunteer attorney Kerry Nicholson successfully settled her AVLF case, securing $3,000 – cash in hand – and negotiating an agreed-upon move-out date for her client who worked as a handyman at the apartment complex where he lived, but was not paid for much of his work and was facing a questionable eviction.
-Deputy Director, Tamara Serwer Caldas, testified at a House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on Monday, Feb. 27th, concerning proposed legislation to protect the interests of tenants living in property sold at foreclosure or at risk of foreclosure.
-Congrats to AVLF's Michael Lucas for being honored with the ADL's "Stuart Eizenstat Young Lawyer Award" during the 15th Annual ADL Jurisprudence Luncheon on Monday, February 27th. Michael, we are all very proud of you!
- AVLF Staff Attorney Lindsey Siegel represented a client whose boyfriend had burned and severely vandalized her house. The client was able to secure a 12-month Temporary Protective Order by default, as well as a judgment for $7,328 to cover some of the damage
-After a hearing today, AVLF volunteers Stacey Lewis and Sara LeClerc from AVLF volunteers Stacey Lewis and Sara LeClerc from Seyfarth Shaw won their TPO case against a respondent who had threatened his wife several times with a gun. Thanks to both volunteers for their time and dedication to keeping the client safewon their TPO case against a respondent who had threatened his wife several times with a gun. Thanks to both volunteers for their time and dedication to keeping the client safe.
-David Frist and Matthew Howell, volunteers from Alston and Bird received a default Protective Order for their domestic violence client in court today, which included a child support award of $583 per month. Congratulations to you both!
-AVLF volunteer attorney Adam Hoipkemier, of Carlton Fields, secured $3,017.68 in unpaid wages for his AVLF client who was not paid for his work with children with special education needs.
-AVLF volunteer Jeremy Berry, of McKenna Long and Aldridge, won a verdict after a 4 hour magistrate court hearing on behalf of his six AVLF clients, all low-wage workers whose employer refused to pay them wages that were due.
-AVLF volunteer attorney Patrick Norris, of Yates & Norris, had successes on both of his most recent
-AVLF cases, securing the wrongfully withheld portion of a security deposit for one of his AVLF clients, and stopping a wrongful garnishment of a bank account for another.
-AVLF volunteer attorney Katie Merrell, of Alston and Bird, was able to secure $1,000 in unpaid wages for her AVLF client, a truck driver who was taken advantage of by a unscrupulous employer.
-Emory 3L Sarah Austin negotiated her first Consent Protective Order against an abuser who forced the client to prostitute herself, and beat her brutally if she failed to do so.
-AVLF volunteer attorney Uche Egemonye, of the U.S. Department of Labor, skillfully completed the drafting of a new Will for her grateful AVLF client.
-AVLF volunteer attorney Matt Pearce, of Bryan Cave, successfully negotiated a mutual rescission of a two-year lease that his AVLF client desperately wanted out of due to disputes with the landlord, along with the immediate return of her security deposit.
-AVLF volunteer attorney Matt Pearce, of Bryan Cave, successfully negotiated a mutual rescission of a two-year lease that his AVLF client desperately wanted out of due to disputes with the landlord, along with the immediate return of her security deposit.
-AVLF volunteer attorney Uche Egemonye, of the U.S. Department of Labor, skillfully completed the drafting of a new Will for her grateful AVLF client.
-AVLF volunteer attorney Katie Merrell, of Alston and Bird, was able to secure $1,000 in unpaid wages for her AVLF client, a truck driver who was taken advantage of by a unscrupulous employer.
-Cheers to Natalya Bodrick for negotiating a Consent Protective Order with a man in jail for the crimes committed against her client.
-Franklin Trapp of DLA Piper showed off his Spanish language skills in TPO court this morning, negotiating a 12-month Consent Order. He couldn't have done it without the support of paralegal extraordinaire Kimberly Middleton, another superstar volunteer.
-DLA Piper went above and beyond ( yet again) in their support of a pro bono client this week. The petition had repeatedly tried to obtain protection from her abuser, but he successfully eluded service and detection over and over again. Not only did DLA PIper take the case, but the firm payed for a process server track the guy down. Another client can finally breathe a sigh of relief.
-Emory 3L Sarah Austin negotiated her first Consent Protective Order against an abuser who forced the client to prostitute herself, and beat her brutally if she failed to do so.
-AVLF volunteer attorney Michael L. Van Cise, of Arnall Golden Gregory reached a settlement giving his AVLF client $5,000 for illegally withheld wages that caused serious financial strain on his client.
-AVLF volunteer attorney Amber Johnson successfully negotiated and recovered $7,414.27 for her AVLF client whose personal property was damaged due to the negligence of her landlord, who also agreed to help Amber's client with moving expenses!
-AVLF wins $10,000 grant from UPS Foundation after one of their Legal Department Attorneys, Joey Henslee, who is also an AVLF volunteer, was randomly selected by the Foundation to receive a grant for his pro bono work. Thanks to UPS and Joey Henslee!!
-AVLF volunteer James Clifton, of the Clifton Law Firm, successfully appealed a debt-buyer's baseless suit against his AVLF client for over $2,000 that wasn't owed.
-AVLF volunteer Lee Peifer, of Sutherland, successfully settled the unpaid wage claim of his AVLF client, securing $600 in unpaid wages without litigation.
-AVLF volunteer Brendalyn Lumpkins, of Seyfarth Shaw, secured an impressive settlement – which included the forgiveness of over $3,000 in unpaid rent and $1,000 in cash – on behalf of her AVLF client who, as the victim of an illegal eviction, lost most of his belongings.
-AVLF volunteer Christopher M. Golden, of Rogers & Hardin LLP, secured an impressive settlement – with the landlord giving up a claim for $4,800 in past due rent, late charges, damages, etc. and paying the tenant $2,000 cash on top of that, for a total value to the client of $6,800 – on behalf of his AVLF client who was the victim of an illegal eviction at the hands of an unscrupulous landlord.
-AVLF Director of Housing and Consumer Programs, Michael Lucas, secured the dismissal of a suit by a debt-buyer/collector against a AVLF client suffering from Parkinson's Disease and living on a limited income.
-AVLF volunteer attorney Michaela Kendall, of McKenna Long & Aldridge, secured a $3,000 settlement for her AVLF client who suffered for months – and lost personal property – at the hands of his landlord that refused to make necessary repairs.
-AVLF volunteer attorney Matt Parrish, of Dow Lohnes, fully collected on a $2,197 judgment he obtained for his AVLF client who was the victim of deplorable conditions and an illegally withheld security deposit by her former landlord.
-AVLF Volunteer Robert J. Curylo, of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, secured a $600 settlement for his AVLF client whose landlord illegally withheld her security deposit after her let her apartment fall into such disrepair that she was unable to remain there.
-AVLF Volunteer Jason Grier, of Ballard Spahr LLP, secured a release of his client and her daughter from all liability for an approximately $3,000 wrongful debt sought by a former landlord, and got the collection agency to contact all the credit bureaus to have the debt removed from their credit reports; in another matter, Jason secured a mutual rescission of his AVLF client's lease and negotiated the forgiveness of $ 1,161.88 in unpaid rent and fees.
-AVLF volunteer attorney John E. Seay secured a $1,600 settlement for his AVLF client whose security deposit was wrongfully withheld.
-On December 8th, AVLF Deputy Director, Tamara Caldas, and AVLF Director of Housing and Consumer Programs, Michael Lucas, in partnership with Troutman Sanders, LLP, conducted a training of new volunteers for AVLF's Eviction Defenses Program.
-AVLF's Liz Whipple was interviewed on Legally Speaking, a half hour news show produced by You and the Law, Inc. You and the Law is a non-profit organization committed to providing citizens with valuable, easy to understand information that highlights their individual rights and responsibilities within the legal system
The Safe Families Office moved from Courtroom 6G to Courtroom 2P. Still in a bit of disarray, but luckily we managed to keep our doors open, and clients served, throughout the entirely of the shift. Stop in and check out the new space!
-Debbie Segal of Kilpatrick Townsend won a 12-Month Protective Order for a client whose long-time abuser had most recently set her hair on fire.
-AVLF super-volunteers, Katie Merrell, David Wender, Patrick Coyle and Nadjia Bailey, all of Alston + Bird, and Sheandra Clark from Delta, were able to secure the full approximately $1,000 in unpaid wages for a hard-working AVLF client whose trucking company-employer wrongfully withheld wages and threatened counterclaims for damages that were not the client's responsibility. The employer also agreed to give up all claims.
-GSU 3L Jeanette Van der Linden had her first full-blown (and tear-filled) hearing representing a mother of 6. Her 18-year old son testified that they could all move on with their lives if their mother was finally safe from her abuse. Hopefully, now she is.
-AVLF volunteer Matthew Simmons, of Berman Fink Van Horn P.C., quickly convinced a debt collector to drop all pursuit against his elderly client of a $24,000 judgment stemming from her ex-husband's large credit card debt from several years ago.
-AVLF volunteer, John Seay, secured a cash settlement of $1,600 for his client who was the victim of an illegal eviction at the hands of her landlord.
-AVLF volunteer attorney Franklin Trapp, of DLA Piper – in fluent Spanish for his Spanish-speaking client – quickly secured a mutual rescission of the his client's lease – allowing her to safely move her children to safer, more livable housing – the waiver of unpaid rent, and an immediate return of her security deposit, which allowed her to land on her feet.
-Looking for something to do after the Winetasting? Do not miss the AVLF Junior Board's first ever After Party at Tap immediately following the Winetasting. Join us in the upstairs area of Tap to continue the celebration and fundraising. Tap has generously agreed to donate 10% of the bar sales from the upstairs area to AVLF. Stop by for a drink or bite to eat before heading home. Hope to see you there!
-Emory 3L Matthew Pechous obtained a 12-Month Protective Order (his first!) for his elderly client against an abusive, mentally-ill grandson.
-Along with guest trainer and AVLF volunteer Tim Phillips, Senior Counsel at the American Cancer Society, AVLF's Wills on Wheels program held a training for members of the UPS legal department on Wills, Advance Health Care Directives, and Powers of Attorney on Sept. 27th.
-AVLF volunteer attorney Anna Fretwell of Huff, Powell & Bailey, LLC, quickly obtained all the unpaid wages due to an AVLF client without litigation.
-High praise from one volunteer to another. Ingrid Hogan, a paralegal at Delta who interpreted divorce documents for Stephen C. Andrews of Bodker, Ramsy, Andrews, Winograd, Wilderstein. Mr. Andrews was very impressed with Ingrid and said she was "fantastic". She was always available and did a great job. She deserves special recognition and praise.
-Sarah Zampell accompanied her 13 year old client to mediation in the Juvenile Court, and the parties were able to reach an agreement that allows the child to move to a new permanent home with her grandparents while still maintaining meaningful contact with her mother. Sarah's advocacy for her child client has helped to give the child the first truly stable home that she has ever had!
-The D.V. Project thanks attorney Scott Lange and paralegal Betty Richards for keeping their client's children remained safe from a predator by getting a12-Month Protective Order by Consent against a convicted sex offender.
-Thanks to Safe Families Office volunteer Gloria Dworet for her unflagging enthusiasm and boundless energy - our office is a brighter place to be because she is working each week.
-AVLF volunteer Michelle LeGault, of LeGault Legal, LLC, obtained a settlement of $13,500 money in hand! for a for a low-income mother of two whose children were exposed to a severe bed-bug infestation.
-Thank you Jennifer Blackburn, Troutman Sanders for volunteering as a Guardian ad Litem. The case was dismissed but Jennifer put in 10 hours volunteering. Thanks Jen!
-Thank you Heather C. Wright, The Wright Firm, LLC for your contribution after 30 volunteer hours helped the parties to settle.
-Thank you Carol Geiger, Kazmarek Geiger & Laseter LLP, volunteer GAL for going the extra mile this week filing a motion to address some special needs for her clients.
-Thank you Stacy Seidel, Seacrest Karesh Tate & Bicknese LLP for volunteering with the One Child One Lawyer program. Stacey will be volunteering for a juvenile court case
-AVLF Deputy Director presented at the Texas Pro Bono Coordinators Retreat in Austin on September 7 regarding the use of pro bono lawyers in assisting self-represented litigants.
Disabled man's case gritty, ongoing
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By: John Seay, Founding Partner, The Seay Firm
For the second time this week, Mr. Franklin is trapped outside in the rain. Like last time, his clothes are soaked and his wheelchair is pooling water in places water should not be pooled. Several hours have passed, and during that time Mr. Franklin (not his real name) has urinated on himself. What separates Mr. Franklin from the warm confines of his apartment is a roughly 16-inch-tall slab of concrete encircling the building. Therefore, unless another tenant from the complex sees him and offers to physically lift him up, Mr. Franklin is subjected to the elements. Thankfully it's been a mild winter.
I first met Mr. Franklin at the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyer Foundation's Saturday Lawyers Program. The Saturday Lawyer Program pairs pro bono attorneys with low-income clients who require assistance in the areas of consumer debt, landlord-tenant disputes, and unpaid wage claims. While my own practice focuses primarily on intellectual property and entertainment law, the Saturday Lawyers Program is where I perform my pro bono work.
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AVLF to participate in Fulton County's "Lawyer in the Library Series"
AVLF has been invited to take the lead in developing the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library's "Lawyer in the Library" Series this spring. The seminars will take place at the main library downtown, where staff attorneys and volunteers will conduct client intake on-site at the Library following the presentations. We are excited about this partnership and expect that it will help forge a more productive relationship between the public library, the county's law library and the community's providers of free and low-cost legal services.
Below are the programs listed in the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System Access newsletter and on the website.
Consumer debt - Lawyer in the Library, Wednesday, March 21. 1:00 pm Wills and Health Care Advanced Directives - Lawyer in the Library, Wednesday, April 11. 1:00 pm Landlord-tenant disputes and Eviction - Lawyer in the Library, Wednesday, April 25. 1:00 pm Unpaid wages - Lawyer in the Library, Wednesday, May 9. 1:00 pm Domestic Violence - Lawyer in the Library, Wednesday, May 23. 1:00 pm
Click here for a PDF document which fully describes each one of the programs listed in the above series.
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Teams walk to fight cancer
SOLANA BEACH — In 2006, the most recent year for which accurate statistics are available, more than 11 million people in the United States were living with cancer, a group of more than 100 diseases in which cells in a part of the body begin to grow out of control.
This year more than 1.5 million new cases will be diagnosed and the disease will claim 570,000 lives, according to the American Cancer Society.
To remember those who lost the battle, celebrate those who have survived and raise money to fight the disease, Solana Beach is once again hosting the 24-hour American Cancer Society Relay for Life beginning at 9 a.m. Aug. 14 at Earl Warren Middle School, 155 Stevens Ave.
Relay for Life is an annual event that unites 3.5 million people in 5,000 communities across the country. The Solana Beach event, like all others, will include a
survivors' lap and luminaria ceremony, which takes place after dark to honor those who have been touched by cancer and remember loved ones lost to the disease. Candles are lit inside bags bearing the person's name.
Throughout the event, teams take turns walking around the track, with at least one team member in motion at all times. Last year 176 participants on 21 teams raised nearly $16,000. At press time, 25 participants on 9 teams had pledged $2,300.
"It's a time and an opportunity for our community to come together and share their emotions, share their feelings," David Carroll, president of the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce, said.
"We have such a wonderful, special community here," he said. "I hope that it touches the hearts of each and every one of us who have experienced cancer in our lives because this is an opportunity for us to stand up and say, 'I will fight back.'"
Visit www. relayforlife.org/ solanabeachca for more information, to sign up or to donate a luminaria.
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ITA Software's Matrix with Discounted Fares For First-Class or Business-Class Tickets
Have you like to fly to foreign countries, visit fascinating and exotic locations, take romantic getaways, and have more exciting family vacations? And ever wanted to fly first class or business class but with lower coach price? With ITA Software's Matrix, it allows users to get the certain seats with coach price that upgrade automatically.
Matrix, as its name implied, is the Google-owned software that powers the most popular travel search engines and travel agents tools. Matrix is the underlying script/code behind many major travel sites including Kayak, Orbitz, and Bing.
With Matrix, it can show users the discounted fares, different routing options, multiple airports, and different time frames at once. In addition, it also can searches all the airline data for the best flights available and allows users to view a standard comparison of airline fares.
Here's how to get discounted fares from coach to first class or business class:
- Choose "Business class or higher" in the cabin search box.
- The Y-Up fares are rolled into the search results.
Note: Sometimes K-Up or Q-Up
- Results are showing the seats as first class or business class.
Unfortunately, users have to call the airline or book with a travel agent directly, rather than use the advanced routing codes or book fares on the Matrix site. Anyhow, Matrix will provide users the fare codes to give to the travel agent.
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Hip Hop Weekly Goes Mobile
Biweekly hip hop magazine, Hip Hop Weekly, has introduced their content on Myxer, in the form of really cool wallpapers for each of their corresponding issues. You can download them all, here.
The Miami-based publication "is a groundbreaking product that brings its readers fresh, exciting and relevant content on a consistent basis, including the latest news and information on film, TV, music, current events, fashion, sports and celebrity lifestyles."
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How to Reach More Customers Through TwitterMarch 19th, 2014
You surely know that social media has become the new way to connect to people all over the world. You must also realize, however, that many websites you already utilize can be a big asset in your business ventures. Here are some ways you can use social media marketing to help you grow your business.
Utilizing a Twitter account could be very beneficial to creating business contacts. Once you understand the basics of Twitter, you can increase the visibility of your business to hundreds of thousands of new people. Learn about using hastags, keywords, etc. on Twitter. Also a great way to build your following on Twitter would be to start out with buy followers and retweets. There are many reliable ways to buy twitter followers one of them being to just search right on Google.
No matter the type of writing you are doing, develop engaging and unique titles for your work that force people to click on them. With headlines and titles that stand out, they can be powerful tools which draw in people and make them want to know who you are and eventually will lead them to your site.
Ensure that you are always updating your blog and sharing it with your social media sites. Post everything new you have to say on your blog. It is also the perfect place to release important information such as location and hour changes. be sure these are posted to your blog, too.
If you have a blog, use a "Retweet" button at the top of every blog post. This will make it easier for your readers to Tweet about your blog. This can greatly increase your exposure.
Put a share button near the header of your blog entries that allows users to put the information on Facebook. This enables visitors who read your content to immediately share it with their friends who might be interested. This helps to increase the numbers with access to the blog, which, in turn, brings in more visitors that may decide to use your service or possibly buy your products.
Apply these ideas to boost your business through social media sales. The very same social media sites that are integral to your personal life, have the potential to have just as much impact on your business. Social media can bring you business from around the world, and with tips like the ones in this article, you will thrive.


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