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Atlanta Pulls Away During Dominant Fourth Quarter; Seattle's Record Stands at 6-11
In the opening contest of a three-game road trip, the Seattle Storm fell 77-64 to the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday at Philips Arena. The Storm is now 6-11 at the midway point of the season.
Jewell Loyd paced Seattle with 13 points – all scored in the third quarter – and Breanna Stewart recorded her sixth double-double of the year with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Sancho Lyttle scored a game-high 22 points on 11-of-13 shooting for Atlanta, which snapped a six-game losing streak one week after falling to the Storm in Seattle.
Both teams shot just above 40 percent from the field Tuesday night, but rebounding was a major factor in the outcome. The Dream secured 16 offensive boards compared to just four for Seattle, winning the overall rebounding battle 38-27. Atlanta's Elizabeth Williams blocked seven shots, the second most in a single game this season.
It was a low-scoring first half for both clubs, as they headed to the break tied 28-28 after turnovers plagued the Storm and poor shooting hurt the Dream. Seattle had five giveaways in the first six minutes of the game, finishing the half with nine turnovers while shooting 42.3 percent. Atlanta shot just 10-for-33 (30.3 percent) from the field, including 0-of-7 from three-point range.
Loyd picked up two fouls in the first five minutes, forcing her to spend much of the half on the bench. Reserve guards Noelle Quinn and Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis filled in nicely, scoring four points apiece to keep the Storm within striking distance. After trailing for the entire second quarter, Seattle tied it up with Sue Bird jumper in the final seconds.
Dream forward Angel McCoughtry, one of the top scorers in the WNBA, was held to six points on 2-of-8 shooting in the first half. She finished with 18 after guiding Atlanta to a strong second half.
Both teams were more efficient in the third quarter, and it was Loyd who led the way for Seattle. The reigning Rookie of the Year scored nine points in the first three minutes and finished with 13 in the quarter on 4-of-7 field goals. A Loyd three-pointer gave Seattle its first lead since the opening minutes, and the teams went back and forth the rest of the period.
Lyttle helped Atlanta on a 9-0 run to start the fourth quarter, securing a lead that they wouldn't surrender the rest of the way. Seattle's turnover problems returned in the final frame, when it was outscored 25-10. Lyttle scored eight of her 22 points in the fourth.
The Storm and Dream will meet again on Sept. 4 in Atlanta. Seattle next plays at the New York Liberty on Wednesday at 4 p.m. PT.


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EU imposes flight ban on Iran Air over safety
Most of Iran Air's jets will be banned from flying to the EU because of safety concerns, the European Commission says.
The ban affects Airbus A320, Boeing 727 and 747 jets - two-thirds of Iran Air's fleet.
The Commission said the ban was on safety grounds, and was not related to sanctions imposed on Iran because of its nuclear programme.
Iran has denied a claim that its planes are being prevented from refuelling at some foreign airports.
Earlier an Iranian aviation official had accused the UK, Germany and the United Arab Emirates of refusing to supply fuel for Iranian airliners.
But a foreign ministry spokesman said on Tuesday that "no such limitation has been imposed". And the UK, Germany and UAE all denied the claim.
Last week the US approved new sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme.
Tehran says its nuclear industry is for peaceful purposes, but Western powers fear it is trying to develop a bomb.
A US ban on spare parts for Iranian jets has hit Iran Air's maintenance operation, the Associated Press news agency reports.
On its updated blacklist of airlines banned from the EU the Commission now includes Blue Wing Airlines from Suriname.
Two Indonesian airlines - Metro Batavia and Indonesia Air Asia - were removed from the list.

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San Jose police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run from over the weekend that they now say is being investigating as the city's seventh homicide of the year.
Police received a 911 call around 3:07 p.m. reporting that a driver had struck a pedestrian at the intersection of The Woods Drive and Snell Avenue and then fled the scene.
When police arrived, they say they found Eric Vallejo run over after a fight at nearby Capitol Flea Market off Capitol Expressway. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators say they are still looking for the driver of the car who ran Vallejo over.
Crews were cleaning up the Capitol Flea Market on Sunday when police say two large groups were kicked out for fighting. That fight spread to the streets, and that's when police believe Vallejo was intentionally run over during a fist fight.
"The scene was very chaotic, a lot of moving parts," San Jose Police Officer Albert Morales said.
Police say up to 12 people may have been involved. Two men drove themselves to the hospital 10 minutes after the homicide, one with a stab wound, another who appeared to also have been hit by a car.
"Those individuals were uncooperative," Morales said.
Morales said seven homicides in the City of San Jose just a month a half into 2014 is unacceptable.
"We've discussed this with our command staff. There doesn't appear to be any type of pattern," Morales said. "These homicides are happening all over the board, all over the city."
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Zac Craig trains hard every day and competes in Strongman events. He's also an athletic trainer/strength and conditioning coach and teacher at Lansing High School, where he was the 2016 Teacher of the Year.
He's even served as a strength and conditioning coach for the Minnesota Vikings National Football League team and worked with the Louisiana State University Tigers during its football championship season in 2007.
It's good that the Kansas City, Missouri, resident knows a little something about working hard and training harder – because these experiences prepared him for his toughest challenges yet: overcoming two types of cancer.
Zac overcame a diagnosis of melanoma when he was 24. Now 34, he has beaten the odds against chondrosarcoma in his shoulder. Chondrosarcoma is a sarcoma, or malignant tumor, of connective tissue. It's also difficult to treat because it's resistant to standard treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Problems began in January 2014 when Zac injured his left rotator cuff, a cluster of muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder.
"During one of my competitions, I hurt my shoulder and had to have surgery," he said. "In Strongman, it is not a matter of if you are going to get hurt but rather when you are going to get hurt. I had chronic pain in my shoulder due to a torn rotator cuff because of the type of training I do, and finally I decided to have surgery.
"Within a couple of months, my doctor noticed it was healing like it should but I was still in plenty of pain. After an MRI, I was told I had bone cancer and referred to Dr. Howard Rosenthal at The University of Kansas Cancer Center."
Howard Rosenthal, MD, orthopedic oncologist, confirmed Zac's diagnosis. Together, they decided the best treatment was to freeze the tumor and bone with liquid nitrogen. Dr. Rosenthal performed the procedure, which involved drilling into the bone, injecting it with liquid nitrogen and waiting for the cancer cells to die while healthy cells regenerated.
"I thought I was recovering well. I was getting back to lifting and trying to get back into a modified routine," said Zac.
"I thought he was doing great, too," said Dr. Rosenthal, "but his CT scan delivered other news."
The scan indicated that the cancer had returned. Dr. Rosenthal and Zac quickly made extensive plans about how to deal with the tumor that had grown back.
In May 2016, Dr. Rosenthal performed a complicated surgery that would remove the cancer and spare Zac's arm function. Technically, the procedure was a radical en bloc resection of the left shoulder blade with reconstruction, using a custom-designed left total scapula replacement and reverse shoulder replacement.
What Dr. Rosenthal did was remove the left shoulder blade and cartilage around it and reconstruct a new one, using a mirror image of the right one. "This new version is not an exact replica; it's better. Any imperfections that could cause problems later were removed in this version," said Dr. Rosenthal.
"We reattached 27 muscles and I expected him to have up to 30 degrees of range of motion," said Dr. Rosenthal. "It's a very rare procedure, and we are one of the only facilities in the country doing work like this."
When Zac came in for the first follow-up appointment after his surgery, he and Dr. Rosenthal compared notes about his recovery. "Dr. Rosenthal had told me my goal was to lift my arm to my waistband but he wanted me to push myself as much as possible. I told him I could do full sets of 20 pushups. He told me to prove it. So I dropped to the floor and did it. Right there!" said Zac. "Dr. Rosenthal is great! He's a brilliant man and saved my life. But I think I surprised him a little."
"We expected the procedure to cure him of the disease and give him good, functional movement. He shocked us with his outcome," said Dr. Rosenthal. "I'm in awe."
After more discussion about Zac's physical capabilities, Zac promised to video himself in the weight room during his training, which far exceeded standard physical therapy. "I admit it. It hurt ̶ bad! The rehab was intense. Other rehabs I've had (ACL, shoulder, etc.) didn't compare to this. But I knew I had to bear down and get it done. I wanted to get back to being myself," said Zac.
Dr. Rosenthal said Zac's prognosis is great. He will continue to see Zac for follow-up appointments for five years. Zac looks forward to spending more time with his wife, Chelsea, and two sons, age 3 and 5 months. He also plans to resume Strongman competitions in August 2017 as well as a duathlon this summer.
Zac also hopes to eventually go back to school to become a nurse. "I love what I do, but I want to work with others like me. I know that having had cancer will help me help others. It's not just physiological care that patients need; they need someone who understands them too," said Zac. "I had that when I was at The University of Kansas Cancer Center. My care couldn't have been better. Everyone was courteous, took their time with me and relieved my fears, anxieties and stress. It's a great place to be when you need cancer care."
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Sturgeon County – The County's proposed 2011 budget ended up very close to where it began when three full days of budget deliberations closed Friday afternoon. Originally suggested as a 6.1 per cent tax increase when the initial discussions began Nov. 19; the final proposed figures ended up at 6.2 per cent at the end of discussions Dec. 3. The tax increase had rose as high at 10.24 per cent during Council's discussions of next year's budget, but was trimmed back down Friday.
The final proposed figures and budget, set to come before Sturgeon County Council at its Dec. 14 regular meeting, represents an average increase in County taxes of approximately $74.83 per household. That figure is based on the average Sturgeon County property being valued at $410,000.
The proposed 6.2 per cent increase to the 2011 budget is built from a 0.8 per cent increase to the County's operating budget, 1.9 per cent increase to its capital budget, 1.8 per cent increase in debenture financing commitments from 2010 and a 1.7 per cent increase in assessment losses.
Based on the average impact to tax payers, County residents would see $24.16 of their tax increase going to operations, $17.92 going towards capital projects and the remaining $32.75 covering debentures and assessment losses.
The numbers are considerably lower than if County Council had approved all the additional budget items brought for their consideration during the discussions. Although the majority of council were in attendance through all three days of budget discussions, Friday's deliberations which were focused on narrowing down which of 62 service enhancements would stay after initial cuts were made Dec. 1, had the full attendance of the mayor and council.
Services enhancements approved by County Council included $5,000 in repairs to fencing around a pit in Villeneuve, $277,000 to go into a reserve fund to repair the County's aging bridges and $100,000 for the creation of a BMX bike park. Some enhancements removed or deferred from the 2011 budget were an $80,000 commitment to help develop a County gravel pit, $81,000 to hire an additional senior accountant and $100,000 to address highway / county road intersection concerns due to the County's growth. Other enhancements were paired down from what was presented to Council. A plan to install two new servers so County buildings could share electronic records was paired down to one additional server at an estimated cost of $10,150. Additionally, a proposed $25,000 injection into County festivals was trimmed back to $10,000.
Twenty-five of the original 62 enhancements survived Friday's deliberation process, although Sturgeon County Council was not unanimous on all items.
A $30,000 enhancement to provide dispatch services for the County's peace officers that would eliminate communications interruptions and allow the County to locate officers in emergency situations passed with a 5-2 vote. Mayor Rigney and Councillor Kluthe were the lone opponents to the enhancement.
Vacant lots could see taxes increased
County also struggled with a suggestion put forth by Councillor Tom Flynn to increase the mill rate on vacant lots in the County's subdivisions. Sturgeon County currently has a reduced tax rate on vacant lots for the first two years after a subdivision is approved. Subsequent years are at a vacant lot rate until the lot is developed. Flynn suggested eliminating the reduced rate altogether and increasing the vacant lot rate, items that would increase taxation on the County's current vacant lots from $514,000 to $672,000 in 2011, adding approximately $158,000 to the County's revenue stream.
Mayor Rigney was opposed to the idea, stating reduced rates for vacant lots were introduced to encourage subdivision development in Sturgeon County. The mayor's stance was that eliminating the reduced rate and increasing the vacant rate could serve to punish developers twice when the market goes bad.
Flynn defended the suggestion saying it wasn't designed to pick the pockets of developers but might serve to get some developers moving on developing their properties.
The suggestion was directed to Council after a 4-3 vote – Mayor Rigney and Councillors McGeachy and Kluthe being opposed to the idea.
Final figures won't be the final figures
While the proposed budget represents a 6.2 per cent increase to County rate payers, additional factors could bump figures higher when tax bills are sent out this spring. Requisitions from Alberta Education and taxpayer contributions to the Sturgeon Foundation, which operates seniors' housing facilities in the region, have yet to be determined.
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"Services enhancements approved by County Council included………………and $100,000 for the creation of a BMX bike park."
Is this the same council that was reported in the Dec 03 issue of Farm n' Friends to propose to axe plowing of rural driveways but on the otherhand is considering a proposed service charge $100 for each time a resident gets their driveway plowed?
If the average driveway takes a approx 15 min. to clear after an average winter storm would that be approx $400 an hour?
I did not attend this county meeting and therefore am going on the information printed in Farm n' Friends as per reporter Breanna Hives.
I have no problem paying a reasonable amount per use such as $25 or $30 dollars a plowing but $100 dollars is out of the question unless they can prove to me that the average owner operator of construction equipment is indeed getting $400 per hr. for a man and a grader.
So… what extra do we rural land owners get for our taxes besides a driveway plowing a few times a winter? We look after our own water, sewer, and garbage. What a shame that rural land owners can not continue to rely on a sevice that has enabled fire and medical personal to access their property in a timely manner after or during a winter storm. This is especially true for familys with small children and seniors.
Yet… council expects rural taxpayers to fork over tax support for a 100K BMX park in a time of world wise recession.
IMO all county rate payers would like our county to grow and have no problem kicking in a little extra to support the cause but parts of this budget simply do not make sense in the real world.
Perhaps the question I need answered would be best put forward as…
Why would any rational thinking adult decide to support a proposal to axe an essential service such as rural driveway plowing to save 10 to 25K in favor of building a BMX park costing 100K?


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Before checking any sensors by removing lead its best to put the system in the programming menu to avoid tamper open circuit indication.
Passive infrared sensors are flashing constantly rather than only when movement is indicated. Replacement batteries are pencil alkaline AAA. Once again it's worth noting that this constantly flashing LED can indicate just a tamper fault with the passive infrared Micro switch.
Magnetic contacts indicate low battery by flashing constantly rather than only when the door is opened. Replace the internal battery with the + polarity uppermost being careful that the contacts are correct. Use a CR2032 lithium battery.
The same CR2032 lithium battery is used in the key fob which is accessed by removing the back plate. If the batteries are replaced successfully the red LED will stay on constantly for a short period of time. 0nce again aCR2032 lithium battery is used in the remote keypad which is accessed by removing the two Phillips screws on the back plate once again making sure that the lithium battery has a positive sign upwards, and pressing one of the keys on the front to see the LED light indicating successful replacement
Panic buttons need a 12 volt 23A /mm21 lighter battery when the battery needs replacing.
Yale wireless smoke alarm detectors flash constantly and give a warning every 30 seconds when the batteries are low. Twist the top base away from the back plate anticlockwise and replace with four pencil alkaline AAA batteries. When replacing the batteries makes sure they are placed in the correct polarity. Once the smoke detector batteries have been replaced, wait 10 minutes for the smoke detector to recalibrate which is indicated by the LED flashing quickly. Now re-situating the smoke detector back onto its base twisting clockwise, press the test button once and make sure that the red LED indicator flashes and that it makes a confirmation beep that the batteries are successfully replaced.
The external siren box produces a number of beeps when the batteries are low and it will do this whether the system is armed or disarmed. If the same beeps are heard only when
the system is being armed that indicates that the tamper switch is gone open circuit rather than the batteries being low. It is best to switch off the tamper circuit before removing the external lid of the siren box and also and then once the lid has been removed temporarily switch off the power switch. You next need to remove the four screws that cover the battery enclosure and replace with four alkaline D batteries. Obviously re-energising the box before putting the lid back on and you should get an instant indication with the alarm box flashing the LEDs and producing a beep. Now switch tamper protection back on. It is worth noting that the siren box can produce a beeping sound if the tamper switch goes open circuit but this would only occur when the system is armed, in contrast to the same sound which can occur when the system is armed or disarmed if the batteries are low.
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In any HR class I have taught I have always asked this question. "Who is HR's customer?" The answers given vary, but usually include the CEO, the employees, the supervisors, the managers, or some combination of these. Occassionally, but not often enough, someone comes up with what I think is the right answer. To me the ultimate customer of HR is the customer who actually spends money to buy your company's product or service. And if you are not paying attention to them, and understand their needs, wants and desires then you cannot fully understand what kind of employee your organization needs to have. If you do not have this information you are guessing who will make a good employee or you are making the assumption that the hiring manager knows. And that is not a sure thing!
To my way of thinking you need to spend time with these customers to be a better HR professional. Work in a retail environment? Ever worked the floor? Work in a hospital? Ever spent time with a patient? Work in a plant that makes wrenches? Ever talked to a buyer or user of the wrench? If the answer is "NO" then you are not doing your best job. "But I don't have time to do that, I have to do my job." My response is that is an excuse and not a reason. Spending time with those customers is part of your job. And one of the most important parts. So get it on your calendar. Get out from behind your desk and learn what customers want in a good employee that interacts with them, their process or their product.
I am not quite sure if where he learned it, but Dave Ulrich agrees with me. LOL So resolve to follow Dave and Mike's advice in 2010 and get out and meet your "real" customer. It may open your eyes and it will definately make you a better HR professional.
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By Myles Bridgewater-Jackman
Sports Information Student Assistant
PORTLAND Ore. - The Lewis & Clark baseball team got off to a good start Monday afternoon, plating two runs in the first two innings before Pacific scored fifteen unanswered runs to complete the three game sweep of the Pioneers.
The Pioneers leadoff man, Ben Beck, started the home half of the first with a single through the left side and stole second during Bradley Lezak's at bat. Lezak took a one-out walk, and cleanup hitter Michael Kinkenon worked a walk of his own to load the bases for EJ Hand. Hand drove in one via sac fly to left, but Lewis & Clark was unable to do any more damage as Boxer starter, Nathan Suyematsu, struck out the last batter of the inning.
The following inning, the leadoff batter reached base once again. Conor Eggleston, who would finish the day 3-4, smacked a double down the left field line before advancing to third on a passed ball. Two batters later, designated hitter Andrew Traver singled through the right side, allowing Eggleston to score. Once again, Suyematsu was able to limit damage and induced two groundouts to end the inning. The Pacific starter was lights out the rest of the game, only allowing three more hits in his seven innings pitched.
Alex Heimbrodt, fresh off a stellar four-hit, complete game performance against Linfield, started the game well for the Pios, but was undone by a combination of L&C errors and hot hitting from Pacific. Heimbrodt worked out of an error-induced jam in the first, only allowed one hit in the second, and then set down the Boxers 1-2-3 in the third. In the top of the fourth inning, Pacific put two runners in scoring position and brought in Ryan Colson to pinch hit. Colson grounded a ball to short but the third Lewis & Clark error of the game allowed the first Boxer run to score. After a passed ball, allowing the runners to advance to second and third, Cole Kanazawa grounded out to second, driving in another run. Heimbrodt struck out the next batter, which would have gotten him out of an error-less fourth inning, but the extra out allowed Pacific to plate three more runs on an RBI single and a two-run home run.
Pacific struck again the following inning when the leadoff batter reached on a base hit, advanced on a balk and then came home to score on an single down the right field line.
Two more runs scored in the sixth to make the game 8-2, and after allowing a leadoff homer in the 7th, Heimbrodt was lifted for relief. The Boxers piled on in the 8th, with six runs, on four hits and an error.
The Pioneers accumulated three more hits in the last two innings, but were unable to answer any of Pacific's fifteen runs.
Up Next: The Pioneers travel to Willamette this weekend for a three game series in Salem. The double-header series opener begins Saturday, March 21 at noon.


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Music Academy International
20th Anniversary Season
Europe's Premiere Young Artist Program
The Dolomites, an UNESCO World Heritage Site – A location has to be extremely special to even think about appearing on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. It has to present a unique, unspoiled natural landscape and be safeguarded by outstanding environmental laws. The Dolomites are one of the most imposing mountain landscapes on the planet. In terms of uniqueness, the Dolomites have outclassed any other place in the world for their beauty, the diversity in natural landscapes and their geological significance. The Dolomites, also known as the Pale Mountains, with their fine beauty are among the most beautiful mountains in the world. Everyone knows of the unusual splash of colours lighting up their peaks, and the contrast between the soft lines of the rolling hills and the jagged, powerful peaks reaching for the sky.
Music Academy International is located in Primiero, the heart of the Dolomites. With historic Mezzano at the entrance, reaching up to the unmistakable panorama of the Pale di San Martino, the Coral Reef of the Dolomites, the region boasts a long and rich tourist tradition. Activities abound in the Dolomites. Whether you enjoy music, amazing food and wine, or outdoor sporting activities there is always something to do in the Dolomites.
Why you should choose Music Academy International – Young Artists have a wide variety of programs available to them each summer. When exploring the many possibilities it is important to look at the artistic accomplishments of the faculty, the performance opportunities provided, the level of training that you will take part in on a daily basis, the area that the program is located, and the financial costs involved. MAI takes great pride in providing an outstanding internationally recognized faculty and the highest level of training and performance experience possible for our Young Artists. And, it takes place in one of the most gorgeous regions in all of Europe!
Our Young Artists love us. They really do!!!!
- From my audition to the day I left, MAI was an overwhelming, eye-opening, validating, challenging, transformative experience. I am a very different artist because of these 5 weeks. The learning curve was steep, the days long and hard, the payoff immense. A lot of people, first among them Mitch Piper and Robin Blauers took a chance on a green singer with a lot to figure out, saw something worth cultivating, and didn't let up the pressure until I was able to realize some of that they had seen. I'm grateful for their faith, their exhaustively high standard, their guidance, and their patience. The biggest hats off go to David Jackson, Jane Robinson, and Harolyn Blackwell. David for being the clearest conductor known to man and for his tremendous patience and clarity in guiding me through my first orchestrated principle role. Jane for her precise insight in all things musical, textual, and vocal, and Harolyn for working her magic and pulling more sound out of me than I thought this 22 year old larynx had. And of course to Patrizia Di Paolo, who staged a beautiful show and taught me more about physical acting than all of my previous roles put together……. Mary (Opera 2018)
I sent my parents a text when I entered Mezzano for the second time this year: "I'm home." What a special place! After attending this festival for the first time during Summer 2017, something compelled me to return. The lovely towns of Imer, Mezzano, and Fiera di Primiero are warm and inviting, and the people who live there are as well. And while the caliber of the musical portion of the festival is extremely high, really Music Academy International is a full, immersive experience, Waking up in the morning and running along the river, with the towering Dolomiti as the background, seeing the same locals around the main square with my morning espresso, shopping at the same grocery store and knowing the name of the woman at the register, etc. Then, having the opportunity to work in chamber, orchestral, and operatic settings with so many talented musicians…this experience is integral to my development as a violinist and as a person.This was only a brief summary of why I returned to the Music Academy International, but to really know the extent of the magic of this festival, you will just have to venture to the Italian Dolomiti yourself! …….. Brittany (Orchestra 2017-2018-2019)
- Thank you Mitch Piper for having the vision of putting such a great program together. Thank you for not only providing outstanding training, but also an unforgettable lifetime experience. Thank You!! Jeanne-Michele Charbonnet, Peter Nilsson, Tim Ribchester, Angie Bizimoska, thank you for not only teaching me how to become a better singer, but hot to make music by being real. Thank you for showing me right and wrong, but with love and patience. Thank you for reminding me that singing is not only about beautiful singing, it's about being a beautiful human being capable of showing life through singing…. Susanna (Opera 2018)
- I could not say thank you enough for everything! MAI is like a family to me, I have gotten much more than what I expected. I accepted the best education, living in the beautiful place and meeting the best musicians and people from all over the world. It's so hard to say goodbye. I know it's a long way to be a great singer and human being, I don't know what I could give back, I will keep trying, doing my best and never let you down! Thank you so much!!! ……. Jinge (Opera 2018)
- Now that I am back home, I have had the time to really reflect on my MAI experience this summer. I would be remiss if I did not personally thank each of you for the invaluable teaching, gentle words of encouragement, and genuine friendship. Kurt Robinson, I will continue to work on the tools you gave me to develop my mid voice. Marishka Wierzbicki, I appreciate you teaching me how to shift the resonance space as I go up in my range. Vince Degeorge, your coaching in distant touching and your body washing technique was transformative. Jason DeBord, your lessons on pronunciation, complex rhythms, and other vocal techniques really elevated my overall performance. Linda Goodrich, thank you for allowing me to practice my creativity within your 'landmarks' and for teaching me how to enjoy and live in the 'unknown'. Last but not least, thank you, Mr. Piper, for creating a program where a young creative person like me can come and be immersed in professional training by artists who have been where we are striving to go. I am eternally grateful……. Leslie (Musical Theatre 2018)
- Just wanted to say how grateful I am to all the amazing people at Music Academy International for my wonderful experience. It's still amazing to me how life delivers to us the things we need just when we need them. I will never forget the five weeks spent in Fiera di Primiero, the beautiful music we created there, and all the wonderful new friends I met. Than you so very much to Mitch Piper, Jeanne-Michele Charbonnet, Robin Blauers, Neal Goren, Caren Levine, David Gately, and Ophelia Wolf. Maestro Larkin and Peter Nilsson, thank you for your artistic expertise, and your support – you are amazing! ….. Samantha (Opera 2018)
- MAI thank you so much for the greatest time and experience of my life! I can't describe how much it gave me! I wish you long years and the most talented students ever! Thank you to Maestro Neal Goren for your beleif in me. To Robin Blauers for such amazing staging and a production that made me feel winged! It was an amazing opportunity to be part of this show! Thank you Mozart, and of course thank you Mitch Piper for making all of this experience possible …… Lubov (Opera 2017)
- I learned so much from your incredible staff of coaches and directors, and I am very excited for the next chapter of my vocal development. Thank you also for your insights in the master classes, and your kind words of encouragement. I hope our paths will cross again soon!! ….. Brian (Opera 2017)
- Oooookay, emotional Facebook post here we go! The last month in the beautiful village of Mezzano with my wonderful colleagues and mentors at MAI has been greater than I could have ever imagined. From the friends gained to the work done to the beautiful landscape in which it all took place, I have experienced more beauty than I could ever put in to words. ….. Sarah (Opera 2016)
- I would like to thank you for providing a wonderful experience this summer. Working with distinguished faculty members, performing a role in Italy, and learning about the business side of opera was extremely helpful and enriching. …… Penelope (Opera 2016)
- I cannot begin to thank you enough for including me in this journey. It was truly the trip of a lifetime for me and while I am sad that it is over, I take with me all of the work, lessons and memories to help my artistic career flourish. I felt challenged, respected and inspired every step of the way. You, Marishka, and Jason were an absolute dream team and I could not have asked for a better experience. ….. Emily (Musical Theatre 2016)
- Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience! I'm so sad it's already over." ….. Kristi (Orchestra 2016).
- Thank you Mitch Piper and your entire team for a life changing experience. The faculty you have put together for MAI are truly outstanding. Maestro Jackson taught me so much about making music that went beyond notes and rhythms. The orchestra truly sang under his baton……. Jarrod (Orchestra 2016)
We care about the cost – We are keenly aware of the financial struggles facing young performers today and we work closely with our sponsors and donors to keep our tuition and fees at a minimum. Program fees differ by studio and are determined by the duration of the program and the costs associated with each studio. Compare our fees to other programs in the US and Europe and you will see that Music Academy International is extremely competitive.
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Keep Winter Sniffles at Bay
If you were hoping your allergy symptoms would go into hibernation once Old Man Winter blew in, you might be out of luck. If you suffer from perennial allergic rhinitis—or year-round allergies—here's your winter allergy action plan.
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There are over 200 different allergens out there.Some allergens may stick around long after cold weather strikes.
The big winter allergy culprits are dust mites, pet dander and mold. But if you live in a warmer climate or travel to one, pollen allergies can also act up. To make matters worse, spending more time indoors with the windows shut can increase your exposure to these allergens. We're here to help with simple tips for giving winter allergy triggers the boot.
Dust Mite Allergies
Dust mites are microscopic bugs that live off of dead human skin and pet dander and are found anywhere dust particles collect. Even if you're a neat freak, it's impossible to rid your home entirely of this common indoor allergen, but you can find a few quick tips to help reduce your exposure below.
Ditch The Dust
Put allergen barrier covers on your mattresses, box springs and pillows. When traveling, pack a couple covers for the pillows at your destination.
Wash all bedding and blankets once a week in hot water (at least 130°F). Be sure to check the washing instructions first.
Diminish moisture-loving dust mites by using a dehumidifier to keep the humidity in your home below 50%.
For more dust allergy tips, read The Dirt on Dust Mites.
The average home may collect an estimated 40 pounds of dust each year.1 And there may be hundreds of microscopic dust mites lurking in just one gram of dust.
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It's not the pet's fur that causes your allergic reaction. It's the proteins found in the animal's dander (dead skin cells), saliva or urine. These particles are so light that they can stick to your shoes, clothes and hair2. Which means they can get inside your home—even if you're not among the 68% of U.S. households that has a pet. 3
Tame Pet Allergies
Remove shoes at the door, toss clothes in the laundry and shower upon returning home. No time for a shower? At least wash your hands and face.
Sweep floors and vacuum carpets weekly with either a double-layered micro filter bag or a HEPA filter to trap pet allergens.
Most people think of dogs and cats when it comes to pet allergies. But the allergy-causing proteins in pet dander can also be found in hamsters, rabbits, gerbils, guinea pigs and more.2
Mold Allergies
Indoor mold sheds spores all year and is found lurking in damp spots, such as basements, bathrooms, laundry rooms, attics, refrigerators and windowsills. Since mold thrives in damp spaces, mold allergy symptoms may be more common during the summer months when it's hot and humid. But they can be prevalent year-round in warm climates and wherever moisture builds up in your home.4
Control Moisture-loving Mold
Dry areas that get wet frequently, such as countertops and front-loading washing machines. And be sure to fix leaks quickly.5
Open a window or use an exhaust fan over the stove when cooking and in the bathroom when showering to remove extra humidity.5
Get an inexpensive hygrometer (humidity monitor) at the hardware store to measure your home's moisture levels.6 When humidity levels rise above 50%, use a dehumidifier.
Pollen Allergies
If you live in a warmer climate or are traveling to one, milder temperatures may mean pollen allergies stick around for the winter.
Put Pollen In Its Place
Keep an eye on pollen levels in your area, so you know what to expect.
On days when the pollen count is especially high, avoid outdoor activities if possible.
Remove your shoes, shower and change your clothes after coming inside so you don't track pollen in. At the very least, wash your hands and face.7
Pet dander, pollen and mold spores are so light they can stick to your clothes, shoes and hair. To help keep these allergy triggers from getting tracked inside, remove your shoes at the door, take a quick shower and change your clothes after coming home. Don't have time for a shower? Try to at least wash your face and hands.
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Championship Croquet Set
Product Review
This set has tubular steel hoops with carrots so that they stay firmly set even after a lot of play. There is a hoop drill and rubber mallet. For our ground at Bygrave this mallet isn't heavy enough so we use a more industrial one which works well. The hoop drill saves a lot of time and you can tap them the last little bit with the rubber mallet. The mallets have round English Ash heads which are brass bound for strength and have octagonal ash shafts and leather grips. The shape makes it easy to hold the mallet on the correct line. Two different sizes are supplied in the set which is handy. The balls are regulation size and weight and of composite material so very durable and maintenance free. The metal clips are excellent quality and will last for years. Corner flags are very attractive and bring colour to your croquet lawn, they have steel poles and are very easy to set up. The centre peg has an extension for clips and conforms to the regulations.
The set includes:
4 - Square head Rosewood mallets with brass protection and octagonal
English Ash handles - approximately 3lbs each;
2 – 97cm (38") Mallet with 24cm (9 1/2") x 6cm (2 1/4") Rosewood Head
2 – 87cm (34") Mallet with 24cm (9 1/2") x 6cm (2 1/4") Rosewood Head
4 - 16oz composite balls 9cm (3 5/8") in diameter
6 - Steel professional hoops with carrot (16mm diameter) 51cm (20")
high, 0cm (4") wide, dipped to 21cm (8") to leave regulation 30cm
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1 - Hoop Drill (to create the carrot holes for the club hoops)
1 - Hoop "smasher" mallet with rubber head (important as the rubber
protects the hoops)
4 - Corner flags with metal poles
4 - Metal croquet clips
1 - Hardwood Centre peg with extension - 56cm (22") high 3cm (1 ½ ") in
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The Scout Motto is "Be prepared". I don't know if a study has ever been done to determine whether former scouts make better project managers, but it wouldn't surprise me if there was a correlation.
The most successful project managers I know are prepared for almost anything. Over the years, the most successful way I've found to be prepared is to have a formal risk assessment process, in which risks are addressed early and often.
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
We still don't know how we feel about sexual abuse
I have been watching and listening with interest about what's happening with the issues at Penn State. I knew nothing about this whole scandal until some people were talking about it at church last night. I quickly observed that people are very divided on the issues. The controversy appears to be over who bears the responsibility for ensuring that action was taken and justice served. Although there are a plethora of people who knew about this, Joe Paterno is in the center of the controversy although I'm not sure he belongs there.
Before I speak to anything I try to educate myself. I came home and read this document. I will give you a warning before reading it that it's very graphic. If you are a normal person, this document will grieve you. The vile contents will absolutely turn your stomach. With that said, I do recommend that you read it anyway, as there is no other way you will have a full education as to the crimes that were committed unless you do.
After reading the grand jury testimony as well as news reports and having discussion with several people, I have come to the conclusion that anyone who knew anything concerning this abuse who did not personally report it to legal authorities bears some responsibility. Comparative negligence is a factor, however everyone with knowledge bears some degree.
I have no axe to grind one way or the other regarding Joe Paterno. I am indifferent to anything regarding football, however one thing I care about extremely is people. Joe Paterno is being unfairly singled out, however he is in the group that does bear some responsibility because they all knew. From Paterno to the janitor, they knew!
The first person who bears responsibility is Mike McQueary. He is the Penn State coach who was the "28 year old graduate student" that witnessed the rape in the shower. I find it interesting that in the grand jury testimony McQueary is never named, but Paterno is. McQueary is simply referred to as a "28 year old graduate student". He is a coach for Penn State! It is unconscionable that he is actually still coaching and in fact will be coaching this weekend. Sane people are calling for his removal.
We all bear responsibility for whatever comes to our attention, no matter what official position we hold. In the document that I referenced earlier, you will see that even a janitor knew what was going on, after walking into the locker room when Sandusky was engaged in oral sex with a young boy. It upset him so much, he developed health problems over it. Other employees he shared this knowledge with said that he appeared as if he was going to have a heart attack, because he was so overwhelmed and distraught by what he witnessed. But for all that, he still didn't do the right thing. None of them did. In their grand jury testimony they said that they were afraid for their jobs.
Every single person who knew bears responsibility. Whether you are a cleaning lady or a college president, if you know about it, you must go to whatever means necessary to stop it, and see that justice is served.
Mike McQueary made a grave mistake. The appropriate course of action would have been to dial 911, and then put the cell phone down to rescue the boy while he let the 911 operator hear him beating the heck out of Jerry Sandusky. But there was no rescue, no phone call, no beating the daylights out of this monster. A coward, McQueary ran away and went home to his father where they discussed what should happen next. When morning came they called Joe Paterno.
Morning was too late for a 10 year old little boy.
The grand jury report shows that both Sandusky and the boy know that McQueary saw them. Surely the boy was wondering, "He sees me being raped...why isn't he helping me?"
We can't just pass the buck around blaming position or authority and believe we've done our part. We've only done our part when a child has been rescued, abuse stopped, and perpetrators held to account. Then and only then have we "done something". Who cares about titles or job description? Human beings with a moral compass DO something to stop evil.
I've had to unfortunately live this few times myself. As a pastoral staff member years ago serving under another senior pastor, Steffi* one of the teens of the church where I served came forward about a parent abusing her. Although I informed the senior pastor of what was disclosed to me, I didn't simply trust that the pastor would hopefully do the right thing. I made the call to social services myself to be certain the issue was properly addressed. After calling the first time to report it, I called back a few weeks later to ensure that all of the appropriate follow up was done.
Was there fall out? Yes. A lot.
But it was all worth it for Steffi and for her sister as well, who authorities also found out was experiencing the same abuse! Although we can't take away what was already done to them, we stopped anything more from happening. I'd make the same decision again in a heartbeat and sad to say, I have had to make this decision three times over the last 25 years.
We can't just keep passing the buck, hoping someone with higher or different authority does something. When something of this nature comes to my attention, to your attention, it is incumbent upon us to personally do something about it, and to follow through to make sure. Assuming is never a positive thing.
Anyone from president to janitor who knew and didn't see this through to justice should face ramifications.
After hearing all the conversation about this the last 24 hours I'm convinced America still doesn't know how it really feels about sexual abuse.
*Name has been changed
10 comments:
- Connie Jo said...
I couldn't agree more. It is very sad that people are divided over this and making it a "football" issue and not an issue that young men were victims. How are they losing sight of this? I am also indifferent to football and PSU however, Joe Paterno may not have been directly involved in the cover up but he knew that a cover up happened and as an educator and coach he was obligated to protect those boys and he failed to so. In my mind he is just as guilty as the ones facing the grand jury.
I know how I feel!!! I would have made the call!!! notting to think about!!!!
- Sandy said...
I agree with you about the whole thing. I too had been hearing a lot of noise about this Penn State thing but didn't really know what was going on. Thanks for researching this and putting it out ther.
I heard this the other day and it's pretty close to where we are as a society. "If God doesn't come back soon He will have to resurrect Sodom and Gomorrah and apologize" I don't see Him doing that, I see Him putting his enormous foot down.
I particularly agree with "The appropriate course of action would have been to dial 911, and then put the cell phone down to rescue the boy while he let the 911 operator hear him beating the heck out of Jerry Sandusky. " Girl I was right there with you on that one!
- Russell Faux said...
Well done PD!!!!!
I agree 110%
This whole issue really reveals something about our society doesnt it? How wicked we have become when we can put a football program, money or reputation above the welfare of inncoent children. It's a freakin crying shame!
I beleive things like this will indeed escalate and more and more people will have to choose $ over what's right, good over evil. I am reminded of how the romans and the jewish people of Jesus time were so wicked that they chose Barabas over Jesus. More and more our society calls evil good and good evil.
In this issue there apparently was not one person who would take a stand for these boys irregardless of what the consequences would be for them. WOW.
- Deanna Shrodes said...
Thanks for your feedback, everyone. I so appreciate it especially on this important issue.
Deanna, yours is probably the best presentation of all the parameters of this situation. Particularly liked: "The appropriate course of action would have been to dial 911, and then put the cell phone down to rescue the boy while he let the 911 operator hear him beating the heck out of Jerry Sandusky!" Yep!
Deanna, yours is probably the best presentation of all the parameters of this situation. Particularly liked: "The appropriate course of action would have been to dial 911, and then put the cell phone down to rescue the boy while he let the 911 operator hear him beating the heck out of Jerry Sandusky!" Yep!
I know how I feel!!! I would have made the call!!! notting to think about!!!!
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- Grace said...
As one who lived in PA until a little over a month ago, let me state that there have been rumors about this for many years in and around PSU. The local news interviewed JoePa when Sandusky left coaching to devote all his time to Second Mile. Paterno stated several times during the interview that he did not believe any of the rumors and shamed the media for feeding the "mill." At that time, he knew.
There is a great lesson for us all, Deanna. Paterno worked so hard at his career, to be known as the oldest coach, coach with the most games, etc. And in one bad decision, he destroyed all he worked for.
I agree with you. There should be a total Fall Cleaning at Penn State.
- Deanna Shrodes said...
Oh my gosh, Grace, that is unreal. Your comment ---- "Paterno stated several times during the interview that he did not believe any of the rumors and shamed the media for feeding the "mill." At that time, he knew..." brings a whole new level of deception to this thing.
Why are they not playing that right now on the air or re-releasing those old news articles to back up what they are saying right now for all these people who feel sorry for "JoePa"? I read yesterday that a few months ago he sold his house to his wife for $1, fearing that this was coming and so everything has been transferred to her name to prevent him from losing it in case he loses a civil case.


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   October 25, 2015
Hi Emily. I liked your article and your cmemont. The meditation that David Lynch practices and writes about is indeed TM, and he definitely encourages people to shill out the money for the TM course tuition and go through the personal instruction and training to learn this technique of effortless transcending. David speaks with honesty about his experiences in meditation. It's not uncommon to experience bliss during transcendence, and records of the euphoric nature of contact with pure consciousness [
can be found throughout the texts of Eastern literature (Western, too), including the crown sutras of Buddhism. I've been doing TM for decades and as a result enjoy a natural continuum of underlying bliss. As many Eastern texts declare, bliss or ananda is the ultimate reality of life (in the state of enlightenment). The Buddha described enlightenment as freedom from suffering; to be free from suffering to an extreme, is bliss. But it's not a product of human emotion, and indeed the experience of transcendence does render human human emotions as no big deal. In fact, nothing is a big deal when you're established in That. But of course that reality of satchitananda (never-changing bliss consciousness) is not the product of intellectualizing or cultivating an attitude, it's a product of a refined, cultured state of physiology that supports a fully awakened consciousness. As EEG studies show, transcending twice daily spontaneously cultures this state. Many people don't know this, but TM is pure Zen: it's a technique of total non-doing, taking one to that state of knowingness beyond all mental activity and emotion. If you looked into it, you'd find it perfectly compatible with the precepts of Buddhism. Thousands of Buddhist monks in India, Thailand and elsewhere practice TM and even teach it in their schools. My experience with the non-profit TM organization has been nothing less than wonderful. Joe does much to make known his animosity toward TM, such as keeping alerts for TM articles and posting his negative cmemonts. I believe he is sincere and really believes that meditation caused his problems. But his perspective contrasts sharply with my personal experience, and does not at represent the reality of TM or the benevolent organization as I and many others know it.
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Should Stable Angina Be Treated With Stenting or Medications?
One of the most controversial clinical trials of 2017 has doctors debating this question. Here, a leading cardiologist explains when stenting may be the better choice, and why.
If you have stable angina—meaning your chest pain occurs predictably with physical exertion and disappears with rest—your doctor may recommend a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI, or balloon angioplasty and stenting) to relieve your symptoms.
But the result of a 2017 clinical trial called ORBITA has cardiologists worldwide reconsidering this advice. The trial, which compared a sham ("fake") procedure to PCI in patients with stable angina after six weeks of optimal medical treatment, concluded that stenting was not significantly better than medications in helping patients exercise longer before angina began, nor did it lessen the severity of the chest pain. Consequently, some cardiologists have stopped recommending PCI for these patients. Other cardiologists, however, remain convinced that PCI is often the better choice. We asked Cleveland Clinic interventional cardiologist Samir Kapadia, MD, to explain his point of view and why he feels this clinical trial should not change the way stable angina is treated.
Q: Let's start by talking about stable angina. Is it dangerous?
If the buildup of plaque in your arteries reaches 70 to 90 percent, blood flow will be obstructed enough to get chest pain with physical exertion. This is called stable angina, and it is not an emergency.
What you need to worry about is having stable angina that turns into unstable angina. If you have a blockage of 70 percent or more, and a blood clot forms on the surface of the plaque, blood flow can be further slowed or stopped. If the obstruction reaches 90 percent, you will experience angina at rest. This is unstable angina, and it is a medical emergency. If blood flow becomes 100 percent blocked, you will suffer a heart attack.
Q: If you have stable angina, will any procedure help you live longer?
No procedure has been shown to help people live longer. The chance of dying from stable angina is only 1 percent per year, and it's hard to prove that a treatment will save lives if the condition is not life threatening. However, either PCI or coronary artery bypass grafting will improve blood flow and your ability to exercise without feeling chest pain.
Q: ORBITA concluded that PCI was as effective as optimal medical therapy. Please explain this.
Before ORBITA participants were randomized to PCI or the sham procedure; all were treated for six weeks with an aggressive medical regimen consisting of two antiplatelet therapies, two or more anti-angina medications, a beta-blocker, calcium-channel blocker and statin. It was so effective in eliminating angina that 30 of the 230 participants dropped out of the study before being randomized to PCI or the sham procedure.
Q: So why isn't optimal medical therapy considered a better treatment than PCI for stable angina?
If a patient is sedentary or relatively inactive, aggressive medical therapy can be a reasonable choice. But many patients don't want to take multiple medications and don't want to be told they must take it easy. They also don't want to worry about their angina becoming unstable and suffering a heart attack. If a large area of their heart is likely to be affected by a heart attack, which could be fatal, wouldn't it be better to prevent the heart attack by opening the blockage? When a key artery is 70-80 percent blocked, revascularization with PCI is reasonable.
Q: How do you know the extent of a blockage?
Today, we use a fractional flow reserve (FFR), which measures blood pressure on both sides of a narrowing. If the difference from one side to the other is 20 percent or more during exercise, the blockage is significant. Studies have shown that in these cases, stenting is better than medical therapy.
Q: There's a lot of talk that doctors will stop recommending PCI for stable angina as a result of the ORBITA trial. What do you think?
It is a terrible misinterpretation of this trial. The trial randomized only 105 patients to PCI and 95 to sham, which is too few to draw conclusions. When the researchers measured the blockages with FFR, they found that 30 percent of patients did not have a pressure difference of 20 percent. These patients did not have a blockage that restricted blood flow with exercise and, therefore, did not need a stent. However, these patients were not excluded. Why would we see a benefit if one-third of the patients didn't even need the treatment?
The researchers set out to learn whether, after stenting, patients could exercise at maximum capacity 30 seconds longer than those who received a sham stent. In other words, they wondered if the effect of PCI was real or placebo. They found a statistically significant improvement in exercise tolerance in the patients who received stents. However, they put stents in patients who we would not stent today. When they compared those treated with stents to those treated with placebo, the results were contaminated by different treatments in the same group and having too few patients in the study. In a small study, what you do to the patients is more important than what you intend to do. They should have compared outcomes in patients who needed a stent with patients who did�not need a stent.
Q: So what is the take-home message for patients with stable angina?
Medical therapy should be offered when appropriate, but it would be a disservice to tell active patients with chest pain to simply slow down, when restoring blood flow with PCI would allow them to be more physically active before angina begins. They also need to know that aggressive modification of risk factors will be necessary to prevent further progression of their disease.
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