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Tonight Sexy Star defends the Gift of the Gods title against Johnny Mundo. The Best of Five series continues as "The Machine" Cage looks to close out the series against Texano. Also Ivelisse vs Marty "The Moth" Martinez. Continue reading to find out what else happened this week on Lucha Underground.
The show starts with Dario Cueto in his office, when Sexy Star walks in. Sexy says she is not afraid of Dario or his brother, Lucha Underground Champion "The Monster" Matanza Cueto, and tells him that she wants to cash in her Gift od the Gods title for a shot at the Lucha Underground title.
Dario tells her that next week it will be her versus Matanza, but reminds her that tonight she has a match with Johhny Mundo for her Gift of the Gods title. Sexy says that this match with Mundo will be a good warm-up match for her. Dario likes her attitude, but also mentions a very important detail about her match. If her friends, Aerostar, Drago and Fenix interfere in her match, they will be banned from his temple. Sexy says she doesn't need help and hopes Dario is ready to crown her the first ever female Lucha Underground Champion. Sexy leaves and Dario says that women don't fare to well against his little brother.
Marty "The Moth" Martinez w/Mariposa vs Ivelisse.
This match is taking place because Ivelisse demanded it. She wants to get even with Marty after he attacked her after she defeated Mariposa a few weeks ago.
Before the match starts, Marty is being the "creepy bastard" he is known to be by creeping on Melissa Santos while she is doing the introductions. He even throws his shirt at her.
Ivelisse starts the match fast by hitting some wicked leg strikes and getting a few shots to Marty's head. Marty isn't affected by her offense and starts choking her. Ivelisse gets out of this choke with an armdrag. She goes to the top rope for a crossbody, but Marty catches her in mid-air. He begins to bite her side and powerslams her. He goes for the pin, but she kicks out.
Marty starts choking Ivelisse again on the ropes. The referee pulls him off of her, but while he is holding Marty back, Mariposa starts to bite Ivelisse's face. Marty gets Ivelisse in a full nelson lock, but she reverses into a roll up and almost gets the near fall. Ivelisse follows up with a shining wizard and goes for the pin, but Marty kicks out again.
Marty elbows Ivelisse in the face and drives her into the corner. Ivelisse gets out of the corner and starts to slap him. She then takes one leg from under him and starts to kick him. She then locks in a dragon sleeper and Marty starts to fade.
Marty drives Ivelisse into a turnbuckle and then hits her with a spinebuster. Marty picks her up and hits a full nelson reverse slam on her and pins her for the one, two, three.
Marty "The Moth" Martinez defeats Ivelisse via pinfall.
Marty rolls Ivelisse out of the ring and celebrates with Mariposa, but then Jerimiah (Sami Callihan) comes into the ring and takes them out. Marty recovers and takes down Jerimiah, and he and Mariposa start to beat him down. Ivelisse comes back into the ring, and takes down Mariposa. Marty and Mariposa are able to escape, but Ivelisse is not happy that Jerimiah is here. He tries to make up with her, but she isn't having any of it. He apologizes again, and they eventually make up.
We see another white rabbit video package, but this time we see a man in a white suit with an Aztec symbol on his back. The man says he has returned to his tribe, and that he will be arriving very soon.
We then cut to Ivelisse leaving the temple in anger. Jerimiah catches up to her and asks her what is wrong. She tells him that she didn't want him here. Jeremiah apologizes and tells Ivelisse that Dario offered him a deal to compete her and he said yes.
Jeremiah says it has always been his dream to hurt people for money. He tries to tell Ivelisse the benefits of him being here with her. Ivelisse is still not sold on the idea. Jeremiah says that it isn't going to be the same like it was with her and Son of Havoc, Iveliesse's ex-boyfriend. She eventually comes around with the idea, but tells him that Dario is a piece of crap. If he makes them fight each other, Ivelisse tells Jeremiah that she will kick his ass. They soon leave.
We then cut to a scene outside the temple getting into a limo. There is a man already inside the limo. The man says "his" descension is complete. Dario says soon "they" will be reunited and no one will be able to stop "them." I am putting quotations on certain words because i do not know who Dario and the other guy are referring to.
The man asks Dario if he has chosen his host body. Dario says he has chosen two, and that either one are perfect. They are both big and strong, almost God like. The man then hands Dario a metal box. Dario says the timing of this is perfect because one of these two men will win his ultimate opportunity. We now figure out that he is talking about Cage and Texano.
"The Machine" Cage vs Texano. Best of Five Series. Cage leads (2-0)
Before the match starts Texano attacks Cage from behind. Cage recovers and they start to exchange blows. Texano hits a leg lariat to gain the upperhand. Texano gets Cage in the corner and starts to chop him on his chest. Texano follows up with a spinebuster, and then goes for the pin. Cage is able to kick out.
Texano goes for a suicide dive, but Cage catches him with a blow to the head. He pulls Texano from the ring, and throws him into the steel railing on the outside. Cage then drives Texano back first on the apron. Cage picks up Texano, but Texano escapes him and drives Cage into the steel railing. Texano follows that up by throwing Cage into the audience's chairs. Texano goes for a suplex on the floor, but Cage reverses it into a suplex of his own.
Cage throws Texano into the ring and is about to springboard into the ring, but Texano catches him with a shot to the head and drops him to the outside. Texano gets a running start, and hits a sunset flip over the top rope powerbomb on Cage. Texano throw Cage back into the the ring and goes for the pin, but Cage is able to somehow kick out.
Cage recovers and goes for a powerbomb on Texano, but he escapes. Texano follows that up with a celtic cross on Cage. Texano goes for the pin, but cage is able to kick out. Cage rams Texano's shoulder into the turnbuckle and then hits a pump handle inside out X factor on him. Cage goes for the pin, but Texano is able to kick out.
Cage goes to the top rope, but Texano recovers and charges at Cage. Cage is able to get his boot up and hits Texano in the face. Texano shakes it off, and hits an insegurri on Cage on the top rope. Texano goes to the top rope and hits a frakensteiner on Cage. Texano quickly goes back to the top rope, and hits a dropping leg lariat. Texano goes for another pin, but Cage kicks out again.
Cage immediately hits a discus clothesline, and goes for the pin. Texano still kicks out. Cage follows this up with a bucklebomb, and then hits his finisher the Luchador Destroyer. Cage thinks he has won when he goes for the pin, but again Texano will not stay down. He kicks out again.
Cage goes for a suplex, but Texano reverses it into a small package and rolls him up for the win. Texano stays alive in the series. The series is now 2-1, Cage still leads.
Texano defeats Cage via pinfall. Series is now 2-1. Cage leads.
We cut backstage and see Dario in his office staring at the contents that were inside the box he received earlier in the night, when someone knocks on Dario's door. He hides the box, and tells the person to come in. It is Rey Mysterio. Rey teels Dario that there might not be much time left for him in the temple. Dario asks rey if he is going to give him his two week notice. Rey says no, but he does want Dario to give Chavo Guerrero his one week notice.
Rey wants Dario to make a match between himself and Chavo where the loser leaves Lucha Underground. Rey says he doesn't want to leave Lucha, but he is willing to risk it if it means ending Chavo's career. Dario agrees to make the match, and hopes Rey will enjoy the match. Rey says he won't enjoy it, but says that sometimes its good to put a dog down for his own good.
Gift of the Gods Title match: (Gift of the Gods Champion) Sexy Star vs Johnny Mundo.
This is the main event of the evening. This is also the first time these two have met one on one. These two are Lucha Underground Originals as well.
Mundo goes for early pin attempts on Sexy, but she is able to kick out of all of them. Mundo hits a thumb to the eye on Sexy, and starts to kick her while she is down on the mat. Sexy starts to fight back, but Mundo takes her down easily and hits her with a knee to the face. Mundo goes for the pin, but Sexy kicks out.
Mundo gets Sexy on the ground in a submission hold, but Sexy gets out of it. Sexy begins to kick Mundo in the legs. Mundo catches one of her legs and muscles her onto the top rope. Mundo goes for a superplex, but Sexy fights out of it. Sexy goes for a sunset flip on the top rope, but Mundo back body drops her from the top rope. Mundo goes for a second rope moonsault, but Sexy is able to get her boots up and hits Mundo in the face.
Sexy begins to fight back, and throw whips Mundo into the corner. Sexy starts to slap him multiple times and then hits a monkey flip on him, but Mundo is able to land on his feet. Mundo goes for a roundhouse kick, but misses wildly. Sexy follows this up with a Codebreaker and Lungblower combination on Mundo. She goes for the pin, but Mundo is able to kick out.
Sexy goes for a crossbody, but Mundo catches her in mid-air. He starts to airplane spin her, but accidentally hits the referee with Sexy's feet while he is spinning her. Sexy is able to get out of the airplane spin, and gets him in a jackknife cover for more than a three count. The referee recovers and goes for the count, but Mundo is able to kick out. Sexy argues with the referee. Mundo goes for a spear, but instead of hitting Sexy he accidentally spears the referee. Sexy takes advantage and get Mundo in a choke hold.
Mundo is fading, but then PJ Black and Jack Evans come into the ring to save Mundo. They grab Sexy and double superkick her.
Black, Evans and Mundo begin to triple team her, and put her down. A new referee enter the ring to count the fall. Mundo goes for the cover, but Sexy is able to kick out. Mundo is infuriated that the new referee didn't count to three. Evans and Black pull out the new referee, and take him out.
Mundo gets a steel chair, and outs it around Sexy's neck. Mundo is about to go for Starship pain when The Mack, Sexy's friend, comes out and stunners all of Worldwide Underground. Sexy takes advantage and hits Mundo with a steel chair on the head. The original referee recovers, and begins to count the fall, but Mundo kicks out.
Black and Evans recover and begin to attack The Mack. Mundo recovers and begins to beat down Sexy. Mundo goes for Starship Pains again, but misses. Mundo starts to get frustrated, and grabs the chair so he can hit Sexy with it. The referee sees this, and takes the chair away from him. While the referee gets the chair out of the ring, Mundo grabs some brass knuckles from his pants. Mundo puts on the knuckles and hits Sexy in the head with the. Mundo hides the knuckles, and pins Sexy for the win.
Johnny Mundo defeats Sexy Star via pinfall. Mundo new Gift of the Gods Champion.
Here is the full length match between Sexy Star and Johnny Mundo for the Gift of the Gods title.
We then cut backstage where we see Prince Puma training, when Vampiro walks in. He asks Puma if he is proud of beating Mil Muertes. Vampiro says that he should be.
Puma asks what his point is. Vampiro tells Puma he isn't done with Mil. He asks Puma if he has forgotten what Mil did to Konnan. Konnan was Puma's old mentor. Puma says no, but he also hasn't forgotten what Vampiro said about him. Vampiro says he hated Konnan, but it wasn't him who stuffed Konnan in a casket. That was Mil. Vampiro tells Puma he has to do the same to Mil. Vampiro is about to take his leave, but before he leaves he tells Puma that he hated Konnan, but always respected him.
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This just in... Hobby Lobby is offering a 10% discount on all purchases made with a GS form of payment to include checks or credit card. Just another reason to insure your troop checks or credit card has Girl Scouts stamped on it.
I just went to the store today to get 18 styrofoam balls to make spiders for our Thinking Day skit. We are singing Itsy Bitsy Spider (Itzi Bitzi Arana) in Spanish and plan to dangle our spiders from elastic cords. Being techno-savvy, I always save my weekly Hobby Lobby internet coupons in a file labeled "Coupons" in my e-mail box. This way I can easily access my coupons at check out and SAVE paper. The Hobby Lobby cashier simply looks at my coupon on my phone and punches in the special 4 digit code and BOOM I save 40% on the most expensive item (that is not currently on sale). However, today I forgot my phone at home. This always really bugs me because I know I can save my troop cash each time I use the coupon and the styrofoam balls were $3.99 a pack and I needed 3. Errrr! So I proceeded to make the cashier feel guilty. Here's the scenario, with a long line behind me:
"Boy sure wish I had not forgotten my phone at home, I had my Hobby Lobby coupon on there. This is a GS purchase, I have a big troop, every cent counts. (Umm Hum says the cashier) The girls work so hard to accumulate their troop funds. And then in the end I feel so guilty, if I had the coupon I can save some money and maybe pick up a few more items for them for our next meeting. They sure love Hobby Lobby and all the crafting items. Did I tell you I am here every week, sometimes 3 or 4 times a week?" By now she is rolling her eyes and says, "Look I would love to help you lady but, we are not allowed to supply coupon codes." And she completes my transactions and then says, "Next time if you pay with a GS check you could save 10%." "Say what?" I said. "Yes, just recently we added Girl and Boy Scouts to our discount program that has always been applied to churches and schools." the cashier says. She went on to mention that if your cashier is unfamiliar with the program to ask for a manager. Here's the fun part of the story. "Well hey, I did pay with a troop check, look!" I exclaimed. "You sure did" she acknowledges, "let me return everything and I am happy to apply that discount." The 5 patient customers behind me who have been waiting for 10 minutes, grumbled loudly. At that point I shrugged my shoulders and looked at the checkout counter, wishing I could hide beneath it. Just one example of the many things we do as leaders to ensure our girls get the very best experience possible! That's why you will commonly see me shopping in a baseball cap and sunglasses, hopefully none of my neighbors were in the line behind me!
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Hobby Lobby Discount!
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- AnonymousMay 18, 2012 at 9:31 PM
Walmart also will give you a discount card that will not charge you tax if you show them your girlscout check at the customer service center. :)ReplyDelete
Awesome! Thank you for the comment. I just bought 5 packages of white T-Shirts there today for GS. You can get 3 T-shirts in a pack for a little over $8.00. I transferred a coloring page on the front using Avery Fabric Transfers and the girls will color them in with craft markers tomorrow night at our campout!ReplyDelete
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Thursday, September 10, 2009
Just resting...
Well, I have been on bed rest for a week now. It really hasn't bothered me at all until today...I have been very bored today. Let's go back to August 26th. I had been feeling for a few days that my blood pressure was high. I have struggled with high BP my whole pregnancy. On the 25th, I had a bloody nose on the way to work. I NEVER have bloody noses. On that Wednesday the 26th, I sat at my desk at work and I knew that my BP was high. I had a cuff with me, so I took my BP and it was 150/100. I freaked out. I called my doctor...he told me to go to Labor and Delivery immediately to be monitored. I cried and cried. I have never been in the hospital for anything before, so it was very scary. I went to the campus clinic to have the nurse take my BP just to make sure my cuff was accurate. Her real cuff read me at 145/95 ish. My pulse was 114. So, she recommended that I go to the hospital as well. My mom drove me to the hospital and Jay met us there. The idiot that registered me at the ER looked at me and said "Oh I'm sure they'll just induce you." I looked at him and said "I did NOT need to hear that...I am only 32 weeks." Idiot. Needless to say, we told a nurse what he said and he ended up at the nurses station being lectured. HAHA. So I went to triage up in L&D. I had to do a urine test, which came back fine. They hooked me up to the monitors and I just laid there for a while. My BP gradually started going down, but the nurse came in and told me that I had been having contractions. What?! I have no idea what a contraction feels like...I had no clue I had been having them. So, they had to give me a shot to stop the contractions. That was fun. It made my pulse race like crazy and I was so jittery and sweaty. Finally all that stopped and they sent me home with directions to "take it easy." I was shocked that they didn't put me on bed rest. I went to work for the next week...trying to convince people that yes, I am struggling, but yes, I am still at work. I have learned that some people in this world are just so unsympathetic to pregnant women. I had my next doctor's appointment last Thursday (the 3rd). My BP was high again. The nurse would not tell me what it was the first time around. After the doctor saw me and measured everything, the nurse had me lay on my left side for a while. She took my BP again and it was 140/90. Wonderful. So, the doctor called me into his office at that point. He told me I was measuring about a week ahead (I was measuring at 35 weeks). I had also gained 5 pounds in 3 weeks. OOPS. He told me then that "we need to stop work at this point." I was kind of shocked...even though I knew this was coming. It was a weird feeling. He got real serious...basically told me we need to keep Jackson inside for a few more weeks. He told me that all I could do for the next week is lay on the couch...get up to eat and use the bathroom. Then he sent me back to L&D to be monitored to make sure that Jackson was doing ok. Jackson is doing just fine...having a party most days. He has been keeping me awake at night because he is so active. His heart rate is perfect...he's a cutie already. I was still having some contractions in L&D. The nurse checked me and I was not dilated, but my cervix is beginning to soften. She acted like that was a good thing...that my body is doing what it needs to do. It just looks like I won't make it to my due date at this point. They sent me home and I have been here ever since! My baby shower had to be moved to my house this past weekend....so that was fun. I stayed in the recliner with my feet up the whole time and everyone waited on me. That is all a blur now really. I have spent my days on facebook, youtube, and watching TLC stuff on the DVR. It is starting to get old as of today! I go to the doctor tomorrow. He will tell me then if I am still on bed rest or if I can resume normal activity. I have mixed feelings about it all. Yes, it would be nice to be making some money again, but going to work obviously stresses me out and gets my BP high! Tomorrow he will also do the strep B test. I will be 35 weeks tomorrow! Almost at full term....Jackson's gotta hang in there a little while longer!
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Monday, August 10, 2009
A new post...finally!
This will be a pictureless post for now...I need to get some pictures up here soon! I am now 30 weeks! The main symptom i am noticing now is EXHAUSTION. That, and being hot all of the time in the 95 degree August weather here. I have never been a sweaty person, but I have turned into one this past week. NASTY! Jackson's nursery is getting close to being done! It is so cute...bright and inviting. He is getting bigger and bigger...his movements can really hurt me now days! Jayson can now talk to Jackson through my stomach...he will tell him to move and Jackson will kick! It is so cute! Yesterday Jay was asking him questions...if he wanted to be called Jack or Jackson...what kind of music he likes..etc. HA! Jackson would answer with a kick. We can also watch him move from the outside of my stomach now. It's like a little ripple on my stomach. I left work early Friday due to strong chemical fumes in my office (they were waxing and stripping the floors). Today, it is still not better so I am working from another office. We toured the Labor and Delivery Unit of the hospital yesterday. I am glad we went! It made everything seem so much more real though...my legs started shaking when we got up to the second floor! The L&D rooms are very nice...pretty luxurious. They have free Wi-Fi, extended cable, a DVD player, a couch that pulls out into a bed, and nice wood furnishings. The sad thing is, if the hospital is busy I will get kicked out of there a few hours after I have the baby and will be sent to a postpartum room. Our nurse said those beds are actually more comfortable than the L&D beds. If I could have the baby on a Sunday I probably wouldn't have to worry about it because they were DEAD yesterday. Everything will be done in my room. The baby won't be taken away for very much at all, which is nice. They have 2 lactation nurses on staff at all times to help with breastfeeding. We are actually going to a class tonight with the "guru", Joy. They said yesterday that she could get breast milk out of a turnip. HA! We had a MAJOR blessing last night at church. I started talking to the youth pastor's wife at a reception after church. She had a baby boy last November. She offered me all of his old clothes! They will be in season and everything since he was born in the fall just like Jackson will be! Then we started talking about breastfeeding and she offered me her PUMP! She is finishing up breastfeeding her son this week and she said I can have her pump to use. WOW. That is huge! Those things cost like $300. We could rent one from the hospital, but they are outdated and annoying. In other news, I am gaining SO much weight. I never thought I would see these numbers on the scale! I have a doctor's appointment on Wednesday. I hope he doesn't say anything to me about it! After this appointment, I will start going every two weeks. INSANE...it is approaching so fast. I feel like we still have so much stuff to buy before he comes. We do have at least 2 more showers left...thank goodness! My work shower is August 19th and my family shower is September 5th. Well, that is all for now. I need to get back to work! I will update again after my doctor's appointment! :-)
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009
I'm baack!
After a long hiatus, I am back! Lots has happened since I took a break from blogging. We took a 2 week vacation to Massachusetts/Maine. It was great! Very relaxing, and nice to see Jay's family. We also had our first shower while we were up there. It was nice! We got lots of good stuff, including some gift cards and money. We have already used the gift cards to buy: A crib mattress, a bassinet, and a changing table! Very exciting. Putting the bassinet together a couple of nights ago was an experience. We are going to try the changing table tonight, so hopefully all will go well with that. Jackson moved a lot on our trip, but his Nana still wasn't able to feel him kick! Granna (is she still called that?) hasn't felt him either. His movement is getting stronger and stronger as he grows bigger, so maybe he can be felt soon! Jayson has felt him quite a few times...he must know who his mommy and daddy are! I have been feeling pretty good at 26 weeks. I am back to being super tired again, but I do get these bursts of energy occasionally. I try to get as much housework done as possible during those times! I have had a little bit of back pain, but that hasn't been too bad. Every now and then (depending on what I' ve eaten during the day) I will swell to large proportions. haha. My ankles and fingers are the worst. I have sadly had to take my wedding rings off. :-( They are now on a chain around my neck...and I am sporting a lovely $8.88 Walmart set on my ring finger. Like my doctor said today "Well, it's good to make a statement now days that is OK and NORMAL to be married and pregnant!" I totally agree with that! Speaking of doctor, I had my appointment this morning with the dreaded glucose test. It really wasn't that bad. I finished the drink at 7:45 A.M. It has been in the fridge for about a month now. I chose the orange drink. It kind of tasted like Triaminic...my mom would give us that when we were little and were sick. I didn't mind it at all until the very end...then it was a chore to finish it all! They took two vials of blood today. Hopefully that will all come out ok! I had gained 7 pounds since my last visit a month ago....I am a prego fatty! My doctor didn't say anything to me about my weight though. My blood pressure was ok, thankfully. He said I am measuring right on track for 26 1/2 weeks. The baby's heartbeat was 147, which is good. My next appointment is August 12th. After that I start going every 2 weeks...I can't believe it is already time for that! Everything is looking good...I hope it stays that way! So Jackson is about 14 inches long or so and he weighs about 2 pounds. I can feel him getting bigger and bigger. This week, he has been practicing opening and closing his eyes. And, he can now hear us talking to him more clearly! I need to be reading to him more...goodness knows I sing to him all the time in the car! Next week I will be in the third trimester! WOOHOO! Our due date is 3 months from tomorrow. Will we make it till then? Past then? Who knows! The nursery is coming together, so I know that will be ready for him. He is also getting quite the collection of clothes and blankets. Well, that is all for now. I am going to do a better job of keeping this updated...I promise! I will update again for 27 weeks!
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
Our baby boy...
We got our second peek at Jackson yesterday morning! It was such a fun experience. He really put on a show for us...I think he has a cute personality already! Our appointment was at 8:00. I like being the first appointment of the day! We invited my mom to come along with us to see her grandson for the first time. We had to go back for a second ultrasound because the technician could not get all the pictures she needed of his heart the first time. He was laying perfectly for her as soon as she started the ultrasound, so she got the pictures of his heart immediately. Then we got to have some fun. Jayson was able to get a video of Jackson's most active time. His legs were behind his head. He was grabbing his feet several times. Once, he lost grip of his foot and kept grabbing for it. It was so cute! He yawned a few times, and moved his mouth like he was talking to us. Then, he gave us the peace sign! At first it looked like he was shooting us, then he moved his fingers into the peace sign. He was very active. He is in the breech position right now. His legs and feet are directly on my cervix and bladder...which explains the massive amount of pressure I have been feeling. I am ready for him to move up! But, he seems happy and healthy, so I guess I should be happy too. He is still a boy--Jayson asked a few times during the ultrasound. LOL. He weighs 1 pound, 4 ounces now. He is right in the 50th percentile. So, he is exactly where he should be! After that, we went next door to talk to Dr. Riley. Very short. Basically he just told us that everything looks great. Then he gave me my stuff to drink for the glucose test. I could choose between orange and fruit punch. I chose orange. I am scared to drink it! I go for that test on July 15th. Right after we get back from our vacation. We are leaving for Massachusetts/Maine on Monday, June 29th. I can't wait! I need a vacation so bad! I am 22 weeks now. The fruit pictures only happen once a month now, so I will save that for next week. I am feeling him move a lot more now. Jayson has been able to feel him move, too! Tuesday night we were watching TV and we could see my belly moving. It was the weirdest thing! My growing belly is making it hard for me to sit with my legs crossed or to get up off of the floor after sitting for a while. I have gained about 12 pounds so far, which isn't bad. I'm over halfway through! Less than 4 months now till my due date. Well, that is all for now. See you soon for a week 23 update!
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Knock Knock...Who's There?
Well, Jackson is nearing a pound and I can definitely feel it! I am still carrying VERY low, so the bigger he gets, the more uncomfortable it is for me! He is honestly sitting right on my bladder. I can feel where he is now. I am still experiencing that pressure that started a couple of weeks ago. If I recline at all, it eases up...but as soon as I sit straight up or get on my feet I feel the pressure again. I look like a dork at work...I have my chair all leaned back with a second chair propping my feet up. :-) I feel like I pee all day long...LITERALLY. I told a co-worker today that I think they should just move my phone into the bathroom and let me answer calls from there. haha. I hate complaining though...I am blessed! Jackson has been making his presence known a lot lately. I feel him kick all throughout the day, especially after breakfast. My boss had her baby this past weekend, so I got to hold him Monday. He was TINY---5 pounds, 4 ounces and 18 inches long. When I was holding him I think Jackson got a bit jealous because he started kicking me. ha. He could have been hungry, too, though. My weight gain is holding steady right now, which is fine with me. I know the pounds are going to start packing on soon enough. At least I have a belly now! That is very exciting to me! We are almost 4 months away from our due date. I hope I don't go early! That is one of my biggest fears--that and being put on bedrest. Jayson started painting the nursery this weekend. It looks great! I love the blue color we picked out. I can't wait to get everything else put together. My next doctor's appointment is a week from today! We will get to see Jackson again on the ultrasound. I can't wait to see how big he has gotten since last month! This week Jackson's taste buds are working. So, he can taste what I am eating and he will tend to like those foods when he is born. HA. I'm in trouble. Although, I did eat a whole bowl of Strawberries the other night. I hated strawberries up until I got pregnant. Now, I can't get enough of them. I ate so many the other night that my tongue got bumps on it! NERD! I also eat a banana every single day, whether I like it or not! So, I am trying to set him off on the right foot. I also read that the baby is getting ready for another growth spurt...lucky me! As I type this, I think Jackson is performing his first somersault. Must be time for lunch! I will update later with some pictures!
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Tuesday, June 2, 2009
I "cant" believe it!
Wow! Jackson is now the size of a canteloupe. He is getting bigger and bigger, which caused all sorts of drama for mommy this past weekend. Thursday morning as soon as I woke up I felt a ton of pressure and my back was hurting. It hurt to walk, sit, or anything. It was a very uncomfortable day. I thought for sure I had another infection of some sort. So I called my doctor. The nurse told me to come in for a urine test and they would see if I had an infection. My mom and I left work early to go to the doctor's office. When I got there I was feeling so much pressure. I told the receptionist (who, oh my word, looks so much like Shu Shu it's not funny. I want to take a picture of her every time I am in there! LOL.) that I was in pain and she let the nurse know. The nurse told me that the doctor wanted to check me while I was there. EEE. My first time being checked! My urine test came back fine--no infection. He checked me and I was fine there, too--no dilation or anything like that. Jackson's heartbeat was in the 150's and everything looked great. So, he told me he thinks my body is just going through a lot right now...muscles tearing, things stretching, etc. He said my body is having a hard time keeping up with the changes that are taking place, so he told me to cancel all of my plans for the weekend and rest. Well, I had class Friday night and all day Saturday. So, I took off of work Friday. Oh, and did I mention we had company come in on Thursday? Great timing! I felt like such a lazy bum the whole time Alex and Adam were here! Alex was great though...she did my laundry, dishes, and housework like a pro while I laid up in the recliner! :-) I felt rough all day Friday...very tired and still a lot of pressure. I started to feel better Saturday during the day. We can tell when we use our fetal doppler that he is still extremely low. Since he is getting bigger, he is putting more and more pressure on my bladder, therefore I am going to the bathroom constantly! One good thing---I started feeling him move this past weekend! I felt him on Friday. He was kicking on my left side. Well, as of today he is kicking on my right side, so I guess he has done a switcheroo. He is extremely active. This morning I felt him right after breakfast, and then I felt him again around 3 this afternoon. I always feel him at night when I lay down on my back. When we are using our fetal doppler, I can hear him kick and feel it at the same time. It's pretty cool. I think Jay is ready to feel him kick soon! Jackson has a ton of clothes already. He will be well dressed, that's for sure. My parents bought our diaper bag for us this weekend at Carter's Outlet. Exciting! Buying stuff for a baby is so addicting. I really have to control myself. Well, I gotta go for now. Just wanted to give the fruit of the week with a quick update!
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Almost halfway there...
Wow! 19 Weeks! According to those numbers, Jackson is a little bit ahead of schedule in the weight department. We still don't know how long he is...they said they couldn't tell on the ultrasound. This week, the baby is developing vernix to shield his skin from the amniotic fluid. I can definitely feel him growing today! I have had round ligament pain like crazy. It's real sharp pain that only lasts for a few seconds then goes away. I can always tell when Jackson is growing because I feel those pains and I get SO hungry. I have been hungry all day. It's weird...this weekend I felt like my belly went away! I looked so much smaller than I did the week before. But, I think I am back to showing today. A couple of people have actually commented that I am showing--SHOCKER! My legs, ankles, and fingers are continuing to swell. I am trying to pump the water, but it doesn't seem to be helping much. The leg cramps have gotten MUCH better since I have been taking my tums and eating ice cream. :-) I have been eating a bagel for breakfast every day---those have 40% of the daily calcium requirement for me! And my hubby is still making me chocolate milk, too. Such a good hubby. We shopped TONS this weekend. Jackson is accumulating quite the wardrobe already. Stores at Opry Mills were having 60% off sales. My favorite thing we got him was a pair of green Crocs! They are so cute! And, they were only $4.99! He is going to be STYLIN'! We started moving stuff out of the office to get it ready for the nursery transformation. The room looks so bare now. But, I can't wait to see it become a nursery. We are doing Eric Carle's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" theme. It will be so cute...and different! Well, I have BAD heartburn right now so I think I will go take some Tums. 20 weeks is just around the corner!!!
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St. Johns County Commissioner Cyndi Stevenson responded to Historic City News after yesterday's vote to approve a zoning and land use change that clears the way to build Anastasia Mosquito Control District's proposed headquarters on Agricultural Center Drive.
An article in a local paper reported, "It took the commission four votes to reach a conclusion. Commissioner Cyndi Stevenson first voted against the rezoning, then voted against denying it, then ultimately made the motion to approve and voted for it."
The rezoning was approved, with helicopters as a special use, on a 3 to 1 vote with Commissioner Phil Mays dissenting. Commissioner Mark Miner is at Fort Dix on military training and was absent.
Stevenson said, "Implications of a heliport on this property were not sufficiently considered for compatibility to the area."
The $2 million, 8,000-square-foot headquarters occupying 9.2 acres on Agricultural Center Drive off State Road 16 has been the source of controversy for some time; even among members of the Anastasia Mosquito Control board.
Attorney Douglas Wyckoff, representing the district, threatened suit against the county if the land use change and rezoning were rejected. The county signed a memorandum with the district that it would approve both changes as part of a deal that allowed the county to build the new Emergency Operations Center.
According to Stevenson, "This land use decision allows them to proceed with the use of their property."
Central to the drama over the use of the property is one member of the Anastasia Mosquito Control board, John Sundeman, who continues to be a lightening rod for controversy.
Sundeman claimed in yesterday's commission meeting that the district is recklessly wasting money — to the tune of "$17 million over the next 20 years". Sundeman contends that the district does not need this new building, which, he says, "will be 45,000 square feet" and cost "$6 million or $7 million".
Sundeman has become more and more vitriolic in his attacks on the management of the Anastasia Mosquito Control district — where his opinions and insults of employees, as well as other board members, earned him a public censure.
Sundeman accused Attorney Wyckoff of "misleading" the commissioners, going so far as to allege that Wyckoff was "fired on the spot" in March of 2008 for similar dealings with another district in West Melbourne, Florida.
Wyckoff said, "We've got the land use change and rezoning. We're happy about that. We're looking to move ahead."
The approval changed the zoning from "Open Rural" to "Public Service".
Sundeman, who spoke before the board twice, emphasized that he was not speaking as an elected member of the Anastasia Mosquito Control district, but rather as a "private citizen". In his second turn at the microphone, Sundeman took another approach — saying that if the board approves the district's application, they are going to locate two helicopters on the property.
Sundeman caused a considerable distraction from the purpose of the land use application; raising the specter of excessive noise and risks to public safety.
During the public meeting, Stevenson clarified her position. "This is a land use decision. It's not a policy decision on the role of government." After the meeting, Stevenson told us "They had complied with the regulatory and public interest concerns that were raised in the meeting."


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History of American Art Education
(Part 2)
These belief systems have resulted in an even larger gap between fine arts and everyday life. When there is a strong connection between art and craft, there is a broader definition of art. This typically results in a more positive feeling towards art, because art is viewed as being more practical in this realm.
The philosophies concerning art education in early America definitely had an impact on later beliefs. As the United States moved into the Industrial Revolution, once again, there was a shift in lifestyle and attitude. Efland cites many of the changes that took place during this time period. First and foremost, the machine gradually began to replace the human worker. In terms of art, this meant a few things. First, it reiterated the idea that visual art was not crucial, because the skilled artisan became expendable. As a result, the artistic quality of goods decreased. This phenomenon was similar to what went on in earlier times in American History, in that the economic climate of the time took precedence over the importance of visual art and art education.
Romanticism developed partly in response to the Industrial Revolution, and as a result, attitudes about art and art education took another shift. This time there were increases in art consumers and collectors, and therefore, art became thought of as more of a commodity than before (Efland, 1990, p. 51). According to Efland, Britain created two levels of art education, one that trained the fine artist, and one that trained the artisan in a design school, which resulted in further separation of the classes (1990, p. 60). In the United States, the Romantic period indicated a difference in beliefs about art than in the time before the Industrial Revolution. Prior to the Industrial Revolution, art education dealt more with realistic application, and how it could benefit society practically. Because the Industrial Revolution drastically changed lifestyles, art and art education became their own entities, which really had not happened yet in the United States. The growth of academies in Europe marked more positive attitudes towards art and the artist. Artists were trained very rigorously, and according to Efland, figure drawing was emphasized because there was a common belief within the art world at the time, that if a student could draw the figure, they could, in a sense, draw anything (1990, p. 55). If today's schools adopted this philosophy once again, art students would no doubt have better artistic skills. Educational practice, on the other hand, is in many ways a product of the students it services. Therefore, rote and systematic learning is not effective with today's student, although it may have been in the past. It is not considered best practice to teach with such "old school" philosophies, as society has raised a contemporary child, one that is well-versed in technology and is used to a fast-paced lifestyle.
Smith's history of American art education also highlights the Germanic influences on Art education, which played an important role in later time periods. Smith cites Schaefer-Simmern and Lowenfeld as having major influences on American art education. It was at this time that developmental psychology sprouted, and modern roots of art education become more evident. Influential figures began discussing and debating important issues surrounding art education, including the role of art history, theories on representation, and the social benefits of art. Comparisons were made between the art of children and primitive art, as well as American children's art and German folk art, springing questions about the role and impact of the educator on student art.
Each of these issues is still in debate/discussion today, and plays a role in current trends of art education. The work of Franz Cizek is especially evident in today's art classrooms. Also an important figure in art education, Cizek encouraged self-expression through art, and his philosophies towards art education were very student-centered. Although the way the curriculum is structured has changed, as well as certain objectives that educators teach children, today's schools operate very much through a student-centered model. An important factor that impacts what students are getting out of an art classroom is the individual teacher, however. Especially with a discipline-based art education, the system makes it easy for some teachers to skim over the concept of self-expression. Where this was Cizek's main mission, teachers today can get caught up in the core objectives that relate to their curricula for a particular project, without teaching and encouraging the self-expression part. This is arguably more common in older grades, as the objectives become a bit more skill based, and teachers are working towards getting students to render a nine-step value scale, for example, or capture a likeness in a portrait. It is up to the teacher in these instances to incorporate the concept of expression and the artist's individuality. Many school districts still have very vague curricula, in which "using art to express oneself" is a vague objective that could be interpreted by teachers in their own personal ways.
The importance of history lies in the fact that each occurrence impacts later practices. This is prevalent in all areas surrounding society, including the development of art education in America. Especially because the United States is comparatively a young nation, it is crucial that we examine our practices and what influenced the development of these practices. Through the work of scholars such as Efland and Smith, it becomes increasingly clear, that the path of art education through America's past is complex and evolving. Most importantly, it is through their research that we come to understand that the current state of art education, including its strengths and its flaws, can be traced to the events of the past that shaped it.
Works Cited
Efland, A. (1990). A history of art education: Intellectual and social currents in teaching the visual arts. New York, NY: Teachers College Press.
Smith, P. (1996). The history of american art education: Learning about art in American schools. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.


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News & Press
Welcome to our very own news & press page; our very own BusyBlog! Here you'll find all our BusyBus staff relaxing and chilling-out waiting for their next exciting job! So, grab yourself a coffee, have a browse and read all about it! or even interact using the menu on the left.
Latest Press Releases
BusyBus sit's proudly on the front of national trade magazine RouteOne as well as being given a prestigious 3 PAGE SPREAD.
"Cheshire minicoach operator BusyBus celebrated its tenth anniversary earlier this year. Founded by former engineer Peter Rosenfeld, its take on minicoach operation is a little different from the norm…."
"We take the business seriously, but not ourselves. It's about how we deliver the product, and that has to be part of the day…" Click the picture to read more
For a decade BusyBus has been delighting visitors and residents with a selection of sightseeing tours from Chester and Liverpool in their fleet of quality touring minibuses.
BusyBus has become renowned for their well-trained, knowledgeable driver-guides who entertain in a unique way clearly enjoying being there as much as the clients – and it shows! With countless positive reviews and a sustained delivery of second-to-none excellence throughout the business, it comes as no surprise that they has been recognised by not one, but THREE major 2013 awards:
RouteONE have selected BusyBus as a finalist in their 2013 Minibus Operator Excellence awards. This prestigious National award amongst 100's of operators has filtered out just 4 finalists and invited their attendance to establish the overall winner at a prestigious black-tie ceremony in Birmingham later this year.
Alton Towers has recognised BusyBus in their 2013 Leading Light Awards, recognising the achievements, high quality and innovation of their latest trade partner BusyBus, who have launched a new daily transfer service linking Alton Towers with Liverpool and Chester in just 90-minutes.
Managing Director, Peter Rosenfeld, commented "We're all delighted being formally recognised for our quality and standards. I'll tell you a secret though: We don't actually work at being good at it; it just comes naturally because we're all a happy bunch who just wants to be here. Our clients often comment that WE seem to be having as much fun as THEM and all our suppliers, partners and industry regulators are our friends whom we value and applaud. Isn't that normal though?
BusyBus offer a number of services including daily sightseeing tours to North Wales and The Lake District, an Alton Towers daily transfer service, mini-breaks, private hire, tailored tours, 3-Peak Challenge transport, corporate and school excursions.
MAY, 2013: BusyBus have signed a deal with Alton Towers Theme Park & Resort cementing an official partnership connecting Liverpool, Chester, Warrington, Runcorn and the Wirral with the park. Daily departures will take place from the Crowe Plaza Hotel in Liverpool and Chester Railway Station.
Round-trip transport aboard the usual stylish BusyBus vehicles (along with all the on-board fun & banter) can be simply purchased online and visitors can then either use their own entry tickets into the park or buy one from the BusyBus driver at heavily subsidised rates. This gives freedom of choice in where to get park entry tickets allowing offers, vouchers and gifts to be combined with a really easy and fun way of getting to and from the park. Book Online now from LIVERPOOL or CHESTER.
JANUARY 2013: BusyBus congratulates its most glamorous driver and Director Vera de Ruiter on her wildest accomplishment yet; conquering Mount Kilimanjaro that was achieved at 7:01am on Thursday, 17th January 2013.
Vera, who works for sightseeing tour and minibus private hire company BusyBus, commenced the 6-day expedition on January 13th to raise money to support accident and illness limb amputees. The massive undertaking involved over 60kms of high-calibre trekking in some of the worst conditions imaginable, including temperature extremes of +35 degrees in the tropical forest to -25 degrees at the summit, some 5,896 meter above sea level. READ MORE…
|DECEMBER 2012: BusyBus have announced it will be operating its flagship award-winning full-day tours from the Crowne Plaza at the Pier Head, LIVERPOOL. Vera de Ruiter, Operations Director, said: "We aim to raise the bar in sightseeing and with affordable ticket prices, on-route surprises and fully-narrated "theatrical" days out we hope that each and every passenger leaves their BusyBus experience both satisfied and fulfilled. We've invested in latest vehicles and, more importantly, the very best drivers and tour escorts who love their jobs almost as much as our clients will love their day out! We're delighted to have been so well received by Liverpool who've already demonstrated their famous hospitality in this amazing UK Tourism destination".
|DECEMBER 2012: BusyBus managing director, Peter Rosenfeld, has announced that for the 5th consecutive year BusyBus will be holding its prices for 2013 on all off-the-shelf sightseeing tours. Although fuel prices have doubled since 2008, increased bookings and slick operations means that BusyBus is able to take this decision. It has never been a better time to join BusyBus for an exciting sightseeing tour!
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Discussion in 'Turkey Hunters Forum' started by seiowa, Sep 27, 2017.
Not anymore. They are not chalange to hunt, too dump, and my wife refuses to cook/eat them.
They are overpopulated around my neck of the woods. The 12 apple trees in my yard are a magnet for them. Their crap is all over my driveway. Last weekend we were taking care of my son's border collie pup and I turned him loose on them.
Never done it. Alabama did away with it in my county the year I bought my land.
Always heard busting them up works good, if you spot them from afar. Just sit down where they busted, and they will come right back. Turkey definitely use different areas throughout the year. I have different ones around the house at various times of the year. They are as dumb as a brick, but they are still my favorite bird to hunt. Nothing you can do with your pants on beats hearing a fired up gobbler come in. But it's a spring time thing for me. I'll let 'em rest in the fall.
I love it. The Maryland mountains are beautiful during our 1 week season in early November and it's fun to hunt turkey and grouse at the same time.
You've just never heard a fall tom gobble.
They come to a call just like spring birds do. I haven't gun hunted them in a couple of years, but managed to shoot a few with my bow.
I used to chase fall birds hard in the mountains. But now only chase them in the spring. Sure they will sometimes gobble in the fall but not much hunting compares to spring turkey hunting IMHO.
The wife will probably start this weekend, as she's tagged out on deer already. If you bust them up and kee kee, they are apt to run you over trying to regroup. But, setting on a field edge with a few feeding hen decoys can work pretty good as well. We don't call much in the fall. I'll get on them after I'm done with deer hunting. It's quite a bit different then spring but still a good time.
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Chelsey Dunivan Named To Dean's Honor List At Morningside College
2012 Jan 12
Chelsey Dunivan, daughter of Chuck and Nancy Dunivan of Meadow Grove, Neb., was named to the Dean's Honor List at Morningside College for the 2011 fall semester.
Dunivan, a senior who is majoring in computer science and business administration, is a past graduate of Elkhorn Valley High School. Dunivan had a perfect 4.00 grade point average for the semester.
Each semester the Dean's Honor list recognizes students who achieve a 3.67 grade point average or better and complete at least 12 credits of course work with no grade below a "C-." William C. Deeds recently released the 2011 fall semester Dean's Honor List, and each student received a letter of recognition from Deeds.
Morningside College enrolled 2,047 full-time and part-time students for the 2011 fall term and welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds. Morningside offers five bachelor's degrees, including bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of music, bachelor of music education, and bachelor of nursing, and a master of arts in teaching career. The college was founded in 1894 by the Methodist Episcopal Church and remains affiliated with the United Methodist Church today.
For information about attending Morningside College, contact the Admissions office at (712) 247-5111 or visit the college's Web site at www.morningside.edu.


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CLECKHEATON will be aiming to light up Moorend tomorrow when they entertain Keighley in their final home North East One game of 2012.
League games usually kick-off at 2.15pm between November and March but tomorrow's clash against Keighley has been put back to 3pm as Cleckheaton are staging one of their popular pre-match lunches and the floodlights will be on from the start.
The Moorenders saw their five-match winning run come to and end on November 24 when they suffered a surprise 23-12 defeat away to bogey side Northern.
Defeat saw Dave Harrison's men slip to sixth in the table but they will look to bounce back against Keighley before signing off the year with a trip to high flying Sheffield on December 15.
Over 100 supporters are attending tomorrow's lunch and although Cleck have a keen eye on the weather forecast, the pre-match hospitality will go ahead even if the match is called off.
The Moorenders have won seven out of their 12 games this term as the North East One campaign reaches halfway tomorrow and that form has owed much to impressive displays from fly-half Iain Gordon and back row man Richard Piper.
Gordon has landed 18 conversions, 12 penalties and two drop-goal for a points haul of 78, while Piper is on course to score 20 league tries for a second successive season having already crossed 10 times this term.
Cleckheaton Kestrels continue to show great form and are very much in the hunt to win the Yorkshire RFU Championship and with the first team not in action last week, they took centre stage by recording an impressive 54-7 win over West Park.
Ross Hayden has worked his way up through the ranks at Moorend to become a first team regular but he dropped back into the Kestrels last week and scored a try and kicked seven goals.
Jack Seddon and Josh White are among the next crop of promising youngsters making massive progress at Cleckheaton and both are being tipped as first teamers.
Seddon was also among the Kestrels try scorers last weekend, while White gained rave reviews for his display against West Park.
Squad selections
1st XV v Keighley, ko 3pm, meet 1.30pm: Jonno Marshall, R Hayden, O Marns, M Piper, M Woodhead, I Gordon, J Bickerdike, P Turner, S Worsley, C Piper, D Nolan, M Beasty, R Piercy, O Akroyd, R Piper. Replacements: B Thrower, R Bennett, J Wilson.
Kestrels at Keighley, ko 2.15pm, meet 1.15pm: T Brooke, C Blackburn, James Marshall, T Crewe, P Horrigan, J Toulson, M Fletcher, L Haigh, R Motlib, A Piper, C Mason, D Graham, J White, J Seddon, M Sargeant. Replacements: C Brannan, A Stanley, N Clayton, M Hadfield.
3rdXV v Keighley, ko 2.15pm, meet 1.15pm: G Speight, A McCarthy, C Bear, J Ward, H Bairstow, J Duggan, L Beasty, S Smith, A Porritt, A Lowe, L Ashley, M Womersley, J Close, R Simpson, M Wood. Replacement: C Davis.
4thXV at Bramley Phoenix, ko 2.15pm, meet 12.45pm: B Womersley, A Brown, R Thornton, M Nicholson, A Bailey, J Perks, R Noble, M Blakeley, D Boye, D Howe, I Webb, J Womersley, D Webb, R Brown, J Sheridan.


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Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) has not only just made its largest acquisition in the company's history; it's made several big acquisitions. In this video, Motley Fool analyst Brendan Byrnes tells us something many investors don't need to be reminded of: Acquisitions can be rocky. So far the company says it is ahead of schedule on synergies coming from these recent acquisitions, but it will be important for investors to monitor whether things continue to look as positive as integration continues.
The largest purchase will be a big move into the mining sector for the company. It's a higher-margin space, so we will also be closely watching the margins here, as they will be key to meeting Caterpillar's earnings-per-share goals.
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Ever wondered if you may have natural ability in subjects that you haven't ever tried? Now you can find out… Buxton & Leek college is offering the opportunity to have a go trying your hand at twelve different hobbies – for FREE!
Before deciding if you might want to join one of the various Learning for Leisure courses on offer the TASTERS are the perfect way to dip your toes in to see if you like it!
Pottery is one of the subjects on offer at Leek college.
Sue Baker, Community Learning Coordinator said about the free offer:
"There's lots of subjects to try, ranging from languages, floristry, art and pottery to cookery and guitar. The two-hour taster sessions are a great way of seeing if you enjoy a subject – and you may even find that you have a natural ability that you didn't know about.
"The TASTERS are open to everyone to try for free, taking place on the week beginning Monday 11 September. The full Learning for Leisure courses then start on the week beginning Monday 25 September."
To find out more or to secure a place at one or more of the TASTER sessions call Buxton & Leek College on: 0800 074 0099. Courses are subject to change depending on numbers of people signing up. The courses are supported by Adult Community Learning, Staffordshire County Council.
TASTERS are also taking place at Biddulph Community Centre, please call Gill Roberts on 07811379888 for more information.
TASTERS at Leek Campus include:
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COOPERSTOWN–Reducing our solid waste footprint will be the subject of the next Otsego County Conservation Association/Mohican Farm Be Informed! Lecture Series on Tuesday, November 15 at Mohican Farm.
"The What, Why and How of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle" will feature speakers Karey Foster of Casella Resource Solutions; Karen Sullivan, Director of Otsego County's Department of Solid Waste and Recycling; and Bob Sutherland, Mohican Farm Manager. In addition to covering what can and can't be recycled, the program will include tips on how to reduce solid waste overall through practices such as composting and reuse.
"Despite all the attention given to recycling, only about thirty-four percent of solid waste is recycled nationwide," said Leslie Orzetti, OCCA's executive director. "We're doing what we can to help improve that rate."
"The What, Why and How of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle" takes place on Wednesday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the workshop at Mohican Farm, 7207 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. The program is free, though pre-registration is requested. Contact OCCA at (607) 547-4488 or via firstname.lastname@example.com for details.
Founded in 1968, OCCA is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the appreciation and sustainable use of Otsego County's natural resources through education, advocacy, resource management, research, planning, and practice. For more information on OCCA, or to donate, visit www.occainfo.org
The Mission of The Clark Foundation's Mohican Farm is to promote broad-based sustainable practices throughout the Clark Foundation, the Village of Cooperstown, and the surrounding region in cooperation with like-minded institutions and organizations.


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Tickets may be purchased individually on Eventbrite.com or by visiting the Mrs. DC America website at www.mrsdcamerica.org.
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Yes - Panto is back at The Rondo!
This year we've returned to a traditional tale with Beauty and the Beast – but not as you've ever seen it before!
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Every year our employees go all out for Halloween and this year was no exception. We had a lot of great costumes this year, but as always, there can only be one winner. Congratulations to Yvain Jomphe, our IT Team Leader — and resident Love Guru.
Our runner up was Wanda Collier, one of our purchasers for her Little Red Riding Hood inspired costume:
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[Galt] "Go ahead."
"It's the chance dangers that I'm afraid of -- the senseless, unpredictable dangers of a world falling apart. Consider the physical risks of complex machinery in the hands of blind fools and fear-crazed cowards. Just think of their railroads -- you'd be taking a chance on some such horror as that Winston Tunnel Incident every time you stepped aboard a train -- and there will be more incidents of that kind, coming faster and faster. They'll reach the stage where no day will pass without a major wreck."
"I know it."
"And the same will be happening in every other industry, wherever machines are used -- the machines which they thought could replace our minds. Plane crashes, oil tank explosions, blast-furnace break-outs, high-tension wire electrocutions, subway cave-ins and trestle collapses -- they'll see them all. The very machines that had made their life so safe, will now make it a continuous peril."
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By international agreement the Antarctic continent is set aside for scientific collaboration. As has been seen over the past half-century, international co-operation is the key to the success of large-scale research programs in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.
The aim of this discussion paper is to stimulate a conversation on working together in Antarctic education towards the goal of establishing an International Antarctic Institute (IAI). All our institutions are different and have different priorities, focuses, resources and restrictions. We should aim to develop a joint model of cooperation that can accommodate as many Antarctic institutions as possible. It is possible that not all institutions will be able to participate to the same extent. Therefore we should develop a structure and outlook that is able to be widely implemented.
The opportunity exists to establish an international educational structure, bringing together national academic institutes, consolidate each university's Antarctic focus and differentiation, and build on decades of international cooperation. As we will see in the final section the development of such an infrastructure is timely as we approach the International Polar Year in 2007-2009.
In several countries, distinctive university programs in Antarctic Studies and Research are already being offered. Many institutions offer units at the undergraduate level and many postgraduate level courses could be modified for undergraduates. We envisage a multidisciplinary educational program both at the graduate and undergraduate level. Our aim could be to cross-credit study programs, develop joint curricula, provide cross-accreditation for teaching and share educational, human and other resources and facilities. All the international partners are engaged in Antarctic and Southern Ocean research, and where possible programs would be conducted in the context of a research environment.
The International Antarctic Institute could be a multi-campus, multi-disciplinary institution with the opportunity to offer jointly accredited degrees up to, and including taught Masters. Pathways through the matrix of awards, courses and subjects assembled could be facilitated by this international institute through its cross-crediting arrangements, monitored by an Academic Committee. The IAI would play a major role in formalising these pathways. The available options are exciting and will be challenging for all of us.
An IAI will improve access to undergraduate education for each of its partners. Through active promotion and publicity the total number of students enrolled in Antarctic courses will increase and will benefit all participating institutions. This will have a flow on effect to enrolments in postgraduate research programs (research Masters and PhDs), which are currently suffering a global decline in enrolments. At the very least we will be able to advertise offerings through an IAI network, but there is the potential for much more.
If the proposed institute (IAI) is to be a success, it will need to provide a net benefit to all participants. In the medium to long term the structure will need to be self sustaining. This aspect should be kept in mind throughout the discussion.IAI Structure
Through group discussion we will need to consider various models of IAI mediated cooperation. This position paper presents several initial ideas for reciprocal arrangements, some which could be achieved within existing frameworks, others might need developing. The basic working model could be structured as follows:
The council of members is the group of IAI universities. Each university would be a member of this primary decision making body.
The academic council would oversee all academic matters including the planning of courses and the enrolment and supervision of students. It would comprise a smaller group drawn from the IAI universities.
The Secretariat could comprise a director, secretary and project officer. It would be responsible for the day to day operation of the institute, publicity and promotion and the identification of funding opportunities. It is envisaged that the secretariat would rotate between member institutions.
Undergraduate level
The IAI would promote:
- International opportunities in Antarctic undergraduate education
- Sharing of teaching resources between partner universities
- Development of new and innovative Antarctic courses
- Development of clear articulation pathways between degrees to encourage student and staff mobility
- International cooperation engendered in the Antarctic Treaty System
The IAI would work towards establishing a multi-institute degree. Students would enrol in their home institutions but take up to an agreed proportion of their course units at other IAI member institutions. The range of acceptable course unit combinations would be established by the Academic Council. Degrees would be jointly badged, i.e. from their home institution and the IAI.
As a priority the IAI should identify possible areas of student access to Antarctic logistic facilities and also to island and continental field sites.
Funding student mobility
These degree programs are likely to be expensive for students. The need for students to travel to different institutions will require travel support. Each institution will need to provide a small number (i.e. < 5) of travel bursaries to support this travel. Travel to field work locations will add considerably to costs.
Student exchange programs are already widespread at most universities. Early in the life of the IAI it might be possible to utilise existing student exchange programs. Undergraduate students interested in pursuing Antarctic studies would enrol and study at their home, IAI-affiliated university. They would then be encouraged to spend one or more semesters at an IAI partner institution during the second and/or third year of their course. The units taken during this exchange semester would be credited through their home university. As units become available by distance learning, these too would be advertised via the IAI. The IAI would expand the already existing structures to allow students to take appropriate units at IAI institutions. Most institutions would probably need to develop additional exchange agreements with IAI institutions.
Credit processes
If agreement can be reached on the structure and courses of the IAI affiliated Bachelor and Masters degrees, a formal arrangement through a system of Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) will need to be established between institutions offering or considering offering courses which credit towards an undergraduate or masters degree.
Advertising and promotion through IAI
Effective promotion could comprise a variety of different initiatives. A key point is the targeting of non-traditional student groups. One of the strengths of IAI will be its strong links to scientists in other universities and institutions. The IAI can be instrumental in gaining wide recognition for international undergraduate offerings. The secretariat will be responsible for maximising international exposure of the IAI and publicising its degrees and courses.
The IAI would establish a web site that would promote Antarctic undergraduate and coursework Masters postgraduate education. It would specifically identify and describe IAI degrees, undergraduate courses and programs. It would identify scholarships and sources of student financial assistance. The secretariat would be responsible for maintaining and regularly updating the website.
Higher Degrees
Postgraduate coursework degrees at the Masters level are proposed as initial, structured courses of the IAI. Four Masters Degree courses in Antarctic studies could be offered including specialists degrees in either physical sciences, life sciences and political sciences and one of a multidisciplinary nature. Students would have come from traditional undergraduate degree programs from their home institutes. They could then undertake compulsory modules of the masters programs from IAI partner institutes, with the remainder of the program undertaken at their home institute through course work, online IAI courses, literature research and/or research projects. Upon completion, students would receive a Masters degree from their home institute with recognition by the IAI.
At the PhD level, through the IAI, the student would have links to scientists and research facilities in other universities and institutions, which would significantly broaden their opportunities.
International Polar Year
An International Polar Year (IPY) has been proposed for 2007-2009 to promote international collaboration in polar science and social science. One of the main aims of the IPY is to 'educate and involve the public, and to help train the next generation of engineers, scientists, and leaders'. The development of the International Antarctic Institute at this time will capitalise on this initiative. The IAI will have similar educational aims and will greatly benefit from being involved in such a big international program that has the endorsement of all Antarctic Treaty nations. Together it could initiate a new era in Antarctic education. The IPY will include a broad range of activities organised around a select number of high profile scientific and outreach themes. One of the two objectives of the IPY education and outreach position paper is 'to attract and develop the next generation of polar scientists, engineers and leaders'.
Link between IAI and IPY
Both the IAI and the IPY share common responses to several questions:
Why establish the IPY?
- To accelerate advances in knowledge and understanding
- To leave a legacy to support ongoing advances in the future
- To enhance international cooperation and coordination to achieve the above
Why at the international level?
- Polar processes extend across national boundaries
- Science challenge exceeds the capability of any one nation
- Coordinated approach maximizes outcomes and cost-effectiveness
- International collaboration shares benefits and builds relationships
The very same reasons answer the questions 'Why establish the IAI?' and 'Why at the international level?'
The IPY Draft Education and Outreach Position Paper is calling for expressions of interest to take responsibility for all or part of this program. The University of the Arctic has already been identified as likely to have a key role in Arctic education. The IAI could have a similar role in the Antarctic. The IPY is calling for expressions of interest to be submitted by December 2004. If there is support, the IAI should consider making a submission.


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