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A very typical Christmas cookie in Switzerland is the "Milanais," in French, or "Mailänderli," in German. At Coop yesterday, I found at least three different kinds of Milanais among all the baked goodies for Christmas. Dating back to the 18th century, these cookies come in a variety of small shapes. Apparently they did not come from Milan, despite what the name suggests.
I tried making Milanais sans milk and eggs in my home kitchen yesterday. These lemon-flavored cookies get their golden top from an egg yolk and sugar mixture brushed on top before baking. Even though my son can safely eat baked egg, I was concerned that 10-15 minutes of baking wouldn't change the egg proteins enough to prevent an allergic reaction. My son probably would've been fine, but he's had a few reactions with my baked egg experiments before, so I decided to make some changes.
Milanais recipes commonly call for equal amounts of butter and sugar, which I've maintained in my version below—except with dairy-free margarine. Also, I've replaced the egg in the dough with a flax meal mixture. Finally, instead of the egg yolk wash, I used a tart lemon icing sprinkled with some chopped dried cranberries, inspired by Swiss Milk's recipe.
Petits Biscuits de Milan
Adapted from the recipe in Croqu'menus and also inspired by Swiss Milk's version.
125 grams dairy-free margarine, softened
1 tablespoon flax meal mixed with 3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla sugar or vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-2 tablespoons of lemon zest
250 grams all-purpose flour
200 grams powdered sugar
5-6 teaspoons of lemon juice
Dried cranberries, roughly chopped
1. Beat together the wet ingredients in a large bowl: margarine, flax meal mixture, vanilla sugar, salt and lemon zest. Then, mix in the flour until dough forms.
2. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface with a flour-dusted rolling pin to about 1/4 inch (6mm) thick. Cut out into desired shapes with your favorite cookie cutters. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C/400°F for about 10-15 minutes.
3. Place cookies on a wire rack to cool. Whisk together the icing ingredients and spread on the cooled cookies. Sprinkle dried cranberries, roughly chopped, on top of the icing.
It's hard finding good daylight for photos these days; our foggy Swiss winter has begun!
We'll be visiting our neighborhood Marchés de Noël this weekend and searching for new Swiss street foods. Bon week-end!


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Vino: Bordeaux
Of all the wine regions in the world, Bordeaux is the only one that is simultaneously accessible and out of reach; terrible and wonderful; haughty and pedestrian.
While upper level bottles cost hundreds, if not thousands of dollars apiece, the bottom tier is practically given away.
Personally, I find Bordeaux terrifying! By nature of career choice and not pocketbook, I've had the luck to try a few of those outrageously priced bottles and must admit: I understand what all the fuss is about. It is magic when an older bottle of wine leaves you in awe of its power, complexity and fruit. However, I believe that Bordeaux falls into two categories: ones I can afford and ones I cannot.
Bordeaux is a blend of primarily 5 grapes: Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and occasionally, Petit Verdot. The Garonne and Dorogne rivers meet in a "Y" to form the Gironde River, which splits Bordeaux in two. The right bank of the Gironde is Merlot dominant, while the left bank is Cabernet dominant; creating the famous "Left Bank & Right Bank" categories.
A recent sampling of current wines on the market found these bottles in a range of prices from more affordable to less:
2005 Mouton Cadet Rouge: ($6.99 to $9.99/btl) This wine was simple yet perfectly juicy and yummy. Widely available throughout Manhattan, probably even at your neighborhood liquor store.
2004 Château Fontenil Fronsac: ($25/btl) Fronsac is located within St. Emilion, a region that tends to be very approachable. This bottle was powerful, dark and structured with beautiful notes of coffee and chocolate. Available at: Sherry-Lehmann (679 Madison btwn 60th & 61st St.)
2004 Château Smith Haut-Lafitte – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé: ($43.95) Simply stunning, this was a favorite of the tasting with dark & concentrated purple, inky flavors with plenty of interesting cedar spice. This bottle is worth the splurge! Available at: Sherry Lehmann & Grapes, the Wine Company
1990 Châteaux Latour ($1199/btl) If you really want to splurge.
While it is not necessary to spend the world in order to get a good bottle of wine, try to avoid purchasing bottles under the $7 mark; our panel agreed that these bottles were not worth the expense.

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Nature-inspired retail concepts entice consumers by creating environments that feel unobtrusive and welcoming. Whether the incorporation of greenery has functional applications such as vertical gardening or is merely to inspire thoughts of being outside, the use of lush plant life as an enriching ethereal experience surely adds to the overall customer experience.
Kaktus Kobenhavn is a Copenhagen-based cacti emporium that sources all of its product from a greenhouse just outside of the city. The captivating space is mesmerizing as well as inviting, and the images of the quaint store are enough to imagine living there yourself.
Separately, over-the-top merchandising schemes that incorporate large-scale elements sourced from nature such as a hallow tree trunk give any retail space a dramatic, theatrical feel.
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The Saint was a mystery spy thriller television series that aired in the UK between 1962 and 1969. The show was centered around Simon Templar, a suave and sophisticated Robin Hood-like adventurer, played by Roger Moore. With almost 120 episodes, it is the second most productive show of its genre produced in the UK. The Avengers is number 1. (Source: Wikipedia)
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LeBron James took over fourth place on the NBA's all-time playoff assists list during Friday's Game 3 against the Bulls.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James took over fourth place among the NBA's all-time playoff assists leaders during Friday's Game 3 against the Chicago Bulls.
James entered Friday tied with Spurs point guard Tony Parker for sixth on the list with 1,059 career playoff assists. He then passed Steve Nash's 1,061 assists and Larry Bird's 1,062 assists in the first quarter of the game.
The 30-year-old finished the first quarter with seven assists to help the Cavaliers jump out to a 24–18 lead.
Jason Kidd is next on the list with 1,263 career playoff assists, while John Stockton (1,839) is No. 2 and Magic Johnson (2,346) is No. 1.
• Which NBA star faces most pressure this postseason?
With 4 ast tonight, @KingJames has passed Tony Parker Steve Nash & Larry Bird and is now 4th all-time in NBA playoff history with 1,063 ast.— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) May 9, 2015
LeBron James is scoring, creating, or assisting on a tremendous 45.9 points per game this postseason. Unreal for a forward.— Synergy Basketball (@SynergySST) May 9, 2015
The Cavaliers-Bulls series was tied 1–1 heading into Friday's Game 3.
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Kirsten Dunst: In The Hoodie
Kirsten Dunst keeps it casual in a gray Alternative Apparel hoodie as she prepares to depart from LAX airport on Friday (November 25).
The 29-year-old actress toted around a cute Celine bag as she caught a flight out of Los Angeles.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Kirsten Dunst
Kirsten has been earning rave reviews for playing a depressed bride in the Lars von Trier-directed flick Melancholia. She'll next work with Mark Ruffalo and Billy Crudup on an adaptation of Adam Rapp's dark stage play Red Light Winter. Can't wait!


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Today is the 150th Anniversary of Lincoln's Assassination→
And the Smithsonian has a ton on intriguing articles posted for your browsing pleasure. Even if you only skin the headlines, you're likely to learn something new.
Today is the 150th Anniversary of Lincoln's Assassination→
And the Smithsonian has a ton on intriguing articles posted for your browsing pleasure. Even if you only skin the headlines, you're likely to learn something new.
As good as an aspirin and much tastier.
The old advertising slogan 'Guinness is good for you' is actually true it seems.
While Diageo, the manufacturer, makes no health claims for the product, scientific research shows a pint of Guinness a day is actually good for your health.
Indeed it may work as well as a low dose of aspirin to prevent heart attacks.
"If this works, why woukd people need governments?"
Dropping in on the utopian, techno-libertarians. They're naive about the role of government, but Elon Musk's Hyperloop sure is a cool concept.
Interesting theory:
Tesla Motors started as a Car company, but they should now be considered to be a Battery company for three key reasons:
1.Tesla Leadership has Expertise in Batteries and Energy Systems.
2.Batteries Are the Most Important Component of an Electric Vehicle (EV)
3.Tesla can enter other Markets with the Battery Tech they Developed While Building EVs.
Victor Davis Hanson on water hypocracy in California.
The Bay Area remains almost completely reliant on ancient Hetch Hetchy water supplies from the distant Sierra Nevada, given the inability of groundwater pumping to service the Bay Area's huge industrial and consumer demand for water. But after four years of drought, even Hetch Hetchy's huge Sierra supplies have only about a year left, at best. Again, the California paradox: those who did the most to cancel water projects and divert reservoir water to pursue their reactionary nineteenth-century dreams of a scenic, depopulated, and fish-friendly environment enjoy lifestyles predicated entirely on the fragile early twentieth-century water projects of the sort they now condemn.
Microsoft: An Open Source Windows Is 'Definitely Possible'→
It's a new Microsoft…
Microsoft's software empire rests on Windows, the computer operating system that runs so many of the world's desktop PCs, laptops, phones, and servers. Along with the Office franchise, it generates the majority of the company's revenues. But one day, the company could "open source" the code that underpins the OS—giving it away for free. So says Mark Russinovich, one of the company's top engineers.
"It's definitely possible," Russinovich says. "It's a new Microsoft."
The newest effort from Gunboat, the G4, a 40-foot, fully equipped, foiling catamaran capable of 30+ knots of speed looks like way too much fun.


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Critical Linking: February 26th, 2014
The Alphabet Library is a new weekly column by bibliophile extraordinaire Tim Martin, who will compile, over the course of 26 weeks, an A to Z of "forgotten books".
Very cool feature. I will be following this series with interest.
Harold Ramis died this week. Here he is on why he loved libraries.
At the same time, it's important for modern audiences to know Solomon Northup's memoir was a best-seller in his day, too. In fact, the publishers of 12 Years a Slave sold 10,000 copies within a month of its release in July 1853, and 30,000 copies in the first two years.
Wow. These sales numbers are doubly impressive when you consider that, adjusted for population, this would mean that 12 Years a Slave would sold the equivalent of 130,000 copies in 2014.
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Craig is a Vancouver based writer specializing in psychology, politics, video games, and current events. He is the co-host of Project Consilience, an open ended conversational podcast. He is also the author of a blog entitled Hardcore Psychology. Craig enjoys playing Destiny, Hearthstone, and singing with his band in his free time. Craig holds a bachelor of arts in psychology and philosophy.


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I discovered a new obsession:
Two weeks ago, a friend and I shared coffee at Folklore, a coffee shop in Elizabethtown, PA. I decided to try the regular brew but added a little cinnamon and milk. Amazing!
I'm not sure what it is about cinnamon, but I can't get enough. Every morning, I wake up craving my cinnamon coffee, and I want a cup before bed, too.
While researching online today, I discovered that my obsession isn't all bad. Cinnamon actually has several health benefits!
- Delay cell decay or damage with antioxidant properties.
- Reduces inflammation.
- Fights infections.
- Boosts immunity.
- Repairs tissue damage.
- Lowers cholesterol and heart disease risk.
- Regulates insulin, which affects metabolism and energy.
- Lowers blood sugar with a dose as small as 1/2 to 2 teaspoons.
- Improves Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease potentially.
- May protect against cancer.
- Treats respiratory tract infections.
- Inhibits certain bacterial growth, including Listeria and Salmonella.
- Prevents tooth decay and reduces bad breath thanks to its microbial properties.
With so many health benefits, it's easy to see why I can't get enough cinnamon. But you don't have to like cinnamon coffee to get the benefits of this wonder spice.
- Sprinkle cinnamon on your fruit, ice cream or yogurt.
- Add cinnamon to soups.
- Cover meat with cinnamon before you roast or grill it.
- Toast almonds in cinnamon for a quick snack.
How will you enjoy cinnamon today? If you want, come on over and join me for a cup of cinnamon coffee! : )


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Application lifecycle management (ALM) provides governance, development, and maintenance for application software. Requirements management, software architecture, programming, testing, change management,continuous integration, project management, and release management are fundamental to lifecycle management. Modern software development processes are complex.
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A framework is similar to an application programming interface (API), though a framework includes an API. A framework serves as a foundation for programming, while an API provides access to the system elements.
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Ever since John Crowley posted his wonderful idea for a discussion called "Two Out Of 3 Diabetics Don't Follow Recommended Diet," I've been looking for some artocles to post to help us all with our DIET PLANS.
While the answer is different for everyone, these articles will provide a helpful starting point. They are all posted in the *News & Articles* section of this site, but I have provided the links for each article to save time. Hope this helps everyone with questions. The title of the articles and their links are below.
Food Serving Sizes: A Visual Guide
How Many Carbs Should You Eat a Day?
Basics of a Diabetes Meal Plan
Top 20 Power Foods for Diabetes
Choose This, Not That Low-Sugar Foods
Quiz: Find the Hidden Carbs
Think Before You Eat: 5 Foods to Avoid if You Have Diabetes
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Thanks Avera. You did my reserch for me. You are a true friend…Debe
I'm glad the information has been useful to you. Let me know if you need any more articles concerning diet. I also have some great online shops where one can buy low carb products and even have low carb bread shipped to you. It is hard for me to give up bread of any kind so I always order the low carb stuff, even bagels.
What a fantastic resource you've created here. Thanks for your efforts.
my concern is finding a diet or dietician that is familiar with diabetes and interstitial cystitis together. i cant find a diet that involves the restrictions of both problems. im soooo very frustrated.
Sometimes it is hard to find a doctor to treat us in the areas that we need. There is an oragnization online that has information concerning your interstitial cystitis.
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports basic and clinical research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health.
You can go to thier site, and go to the bottom of the home page and contact them. Just ask them if they can recommend a doctor in your area that treats both. I did this one time when I was looking for a specialist.
You can also calL them. The number is on the home page at the bottom. You can also just use regular mail and write to them. Here is the address:
General inquiries may be addressed to: Office of Communications & Public Liaison
Building 31. Rm 9A06
31 Center Drive, MSC 2560
Bethesda, MD 20892-2560
Thanks so much for all your hard work. I plan to visit the sites and work harder to get my weight at a responsible level. I would love to lower all my meds but to do that I have to loose weight and these sites will be a big help. Thanks agian.
I'm very glad that you can use this information. I use these sites for myself. You will find that when you visit the pages, there will be other information that will help you there. Lots of the recipes on our Diabetic Connect site have been posted with help from these pages. The low carb desserts with 1 & 2 carbs are wonderful and easy.
Thanks for the links.
I am having a difficult time getting my sugars back into control sfter vacation. I guess it is time to start the food journal.
Every time I go on vacation, I seem to have the same problem. This last time when I went to the beach, I found this awesome Low Carb Bakery in a strip mall. I was able to buy some excellent desserts that kept me more than happy. lol So this time I stayed on my diet.
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A travel package to put a song in the hearts of music-loving lovebirds, Kensington Tours is offering a 5-day L.A. getaway complete with VIP access to the 54th annual Grammy Awards.
Day One
A stay in the City of Angels begins with a flight of fantasy as travelers enjoy a bird's eye view of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Hollywood and the Santa Monica shoreline in an hour-long excursion in an AStar Eurocopter. The Tinseltown trip continues on land with a 3-hour luxury conversion van tour to such landmarks as the Hollywood sign, celebrity homes and the hand-and-footprints of paparazzi magnets past and present at Grauman's Chinese Theater before returning to accommodations at The Crown Plaza Beverly Hills.
Day Two
A private car and driver will take tourists to Hollywood Boulevard for a souvenir shopping spree during daylight hours, while a personal guide offers visitors a view of L.A. nightlife with a trip to Beverly Hills and Sunset Strip in West Hollywood.
Day Three
After a day of exploring L.A. in a private car and applauding performances at the Staple Centre during the Grammy Awards, soul mates can hobnob with Hollywood stars at an exclusive after party.
Day Four
Couples can continue to explore in a private car, or check out the town on one of the following optional tours:
L.A. Food Tasting Walking Tour
Behind the Scenes Hollywood Tour
Historic Downtown L.A.
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
Contemporary Downtown L.A.
Architecture Tour of Hollywood
Architecture Tour of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills
Private tours are also available, including the Getty Center Museum and shopping on Rodeo Drive, the Studio Tour and Santa Monica Shopping Tour.
Day Five
Travelers will say so long to L.A. as they take a private airport transfer to International Airport.
A Hollywood happening with heart, Kensington Tours donates a portion of the proceeds to Kensington Cares, the company's charitable initiative which supports education for disadvantaged children.
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Dove Orchid
I have just noticed that our Dove Orchid, Dendrobium crumenatum, has flowered again, although there are now only a few blooms left. This beautiful little orchid is found growing naturally on tropical trees in parts of Asia and flowers when there is a drop in temperature, usually associated with rain - and yes, two nights ago it was quite cool and rainy! The blooms are about 3-4 cm across and only last for a couple of days.
The Malay people believe it is a talisman against evil and often plant one near their front door, something we didn't realise when we 'planted' ours alongside this tree-fern ... near our front door! Touch wood, to date it seems to have been working!
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Last weekend Ryan and I got to watch a sumo tournament! It was pretty cool!
We also got to eat at a chanko dining restaurant, which is a traditional sumo wrestlers' dish. They fill a clay pot with various veggies and meat, add either miso or soy sauce broth and then bring it to your table over a flame. You wait for a while for it to cook, then turn your heat down and chow down!
All in all, we had a super fun day at the tournament!
Sorry for my lack of crafting posts recently, I've been busy traveling and seeing things so I haven't had much time to create. I do have a few things a-brewin' though, stay tuned!


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The JVC Pan/Tilt Head offers precise, smooth, and quiet remote control of mid-to-large size surveillance cameras such as the JVC KY-F560U. It is suitable for installations such as teleconferencing, meeting rooms, entertainment zones, and distance learning applications. The head also provides presets for applications needing camera and lens pre-programmed pan, tilt, zoom, and focus settings.
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|Pan & Tilt
Pan Rotation: +/- 115 degrees with adjustable limit switches
Tilt Angle: +/- 65 degrees with adjustable limit switches
Pan Speed: Continuously variable to 15 degrees/second
Tilt Speed: Continuously variable to 15 degrees/second
Load Mounting: Side loading with alignment of image plane and center of rotation
Capacity: 15 lbs (6.8kg)
Pan/Tilt Control:
Pan/Tilt: 0 to +24 VDC (DC coreless motor)
Presets: Yes, Max 2000
Max. distance between controller & p/t head: 2,000 feet (Contact ESI for longer distances)
Interface to Controller: RS-422 differential over 4 wire cable Computer Control (contact factory for RS232): Optional RS-232 Interface for computer control
Special Functions: Externally accessible DIP switches
Lens Control:
Focus: Teleconferencing and CCTV lenses
Zoom: Teleconferencing and CCTV lenses
Iris: Teleconferencing and CCTV lenses
Multi-Lens Control: Different lens configurations selected from
Internal Jumper settings
Lens Interface Cable: Remote lens interfaces directly to DPT 130
Presets: Zoom & focus
RS-422 Serial Interface: 4 conductor RJ-11 6P4C Style
RCU IN CCU Interface: 4 conductor RJ-11 6P4C Style
RS-232 Serial Interface: 9 pin D connector
Power: Switchcraft 722, DC Jack
Video Out: BNC
Video: BNC
Lens I/F: 12 Pin Hirose, Male
Camera Power: 2 Pin Conxall, Female
|Power Requirements
|24 VDC regulated
|0.8 Amperes
|Operating Temperature
|Dimensions (WxHxD)
|6 x 10.5 x 4" (152 x 267 x 102mm)
|4 mounting holes (2 3/8" x 6 1/8")
|9.3 lbs (4.2kg)


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The Spanish branch of New York-based advertising agency, TWBA, which is part of Omnicom has now pulled the site after hundreds of abusive messages about Hamilton were posted.
It comes as the driver prepares for the final race of the F1 season, in Brazil, where he only has to finish in the top five to become the youngest ever world champion.
Andy Burnham, the culture, media and sport secretary, led calls for action against the abuse which included comments such as "half breed" and the N-word.
TBWA generated $12.7 billion (£6.9 million) revenue last year and has 12,000 staff, operating from 258 offices in 77 countries across the globe.
Household names on its client list include Absolut Vodka, Apple, Adidas, McDonald's, Michelin, Sony PlayStation, and Singapore Airlines.
A spokesman in the New York office could not explain how the site, designed and owned by its interactive marketing branch in Spain, had not been monitored to stop racists using it to abuse Hamilton.
"This is not what we condone as a company," said spokesman Jeremy Miller, He added that the company would take "appropriate action" once it identified who was responsible for the abuse.
Renault's Fernando Alonso denounced the website comments. "If it's true, obviously this is not possible [acceptable]," the Spaniard told reporters at the Brazilian Grand Prix. "In 2008 we cannot have these kind of people in our world. It's not only formula one, not only sport, it's normal life as well."
Mr Burnham said: "This is a crucial race and the whole country will be behind him. I'm very concerned to hear reports of sites potentially fuelling racist abuse. The authorities must take the toughest possible action against racism in sport."
Keith Vaz, chairman of Labour's ethnic minority taskforce, urged foreign secretary David Miliband to lodge a formal protest, saying it was clear the site - Pincha la Rueda de Hamilton, or Burst Hamilton's Tyre - was set up to destabilise the driver.
"The Spanish government cannot allow this organised and systematic racism to continue," said Mr Vaz. "These people must be widely condemned and the websites they use shut down immediately."
The sport's governing body, the FIA, and Hamilton's McLaren team condemned the attacks as "abusive and hateful".


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Greater Latrobe Senior High Clubs and Organizations
Book Club Advisor: Miss Riebel
Students who enjoy reading a great book meet approximately once per month in the Library. There are no written assignments, no pressure, and no wrong answers. We read a variety of books, but students may choose to skip certain books/months if they wish.
Chain Reaction Contraption Contest Advisor: Mr. Richter
The Chain Reaction Contraption Contest is a competition that promotes an interest in physical science and engineering. Throughout the first and second quarter of the school year, students work with a local engineer to design and construct a simple machine which performs an assigned task in a series of smaller steps. Students then travel to the Carnegie Science Center in December to present their machine to professional engineers who act as judges. This project requires a substantial time commitment outside of school.
Class Officers Advisors: Mrs. Suter & Miss Fedor
While each class officer has roles and responsibilities unique to his or her position (President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer), all class officers share the collective responsibility of keeping their classmates connected. The officers provide a vital link between their peers and the administration by relaying new event ideas and offering suggestions to improve the school. Upon graduation, the officers organize reunions. Furthermore, the class officers keep their peers informed about important school events/activities and work to increase school pride.
Drama Club Advisors: Mr. Krack
If you have a flair for the dramatic, or love the excitement of performing, the GLSHS Drama Club is for you. The club is responsible for producing the Fall Play, the Spring Musical, the Cabaret, and Open Mic Coffee Houses. While it is necessary to audition for the productions, no audition is needed for membership into the club. The club meets after school once per month.
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Advisors: Mr. Simpson and Pastor Tom Shrum
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Wildcat FCA) is a student-lead & student-run club. We use the platform of sports to teach the four important values of service, integrity, teamwork, and excellence in all our student athletes on & off the field. We are a Christian-sports-oriented ministry, but students do not have to participate in a sport to be a member. All students are welcome.
French Club Advisor: Mrs. Zalewski
All 10th, 11th and 12th grade French students are welcome to join. We hold fundraisers and at times hold events to raise money for Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres. Junior and Senior French club members are able to hold officer positions. Officers will help to organize the annual Buche de Noel bake-off, holiday bake sale and after school French movies.
Meetings are after school from 2:40-3:15.
G.S.A (Gay Straight Alliance) Advisor: Mrs. Kuhn
The GSA is a club devoted to developing and fostering a safe and positive environment for students of diverse backgrounds.
Interact Club Advisor: Mr. Snyder
The Greater Latrobe Interact Club is just one of the Rotary International's service clubs for young people. Interact clubs are sponsored by individual Rotary clubs, which provide support and guidance, but they are self-governing and self-supporting. Each year, The Greater Latrobe Interact club completes at least two community service projects, one of which furthers international understanding and goodwill. Through these efforts, Interactors develop a network of friendships with local and overseas clubs and learn the importance of developing leadership skills and personal integrity demonstrating helpfulness and respect for others. The Greater Latrobe Interact's best example of this was our "Hoops for Haiti" fundraiser where over $4400.00 was raised for the American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund to assist those devastated by the recent earthquake.
Key Club Advisor: Mr. Snyder
It has been said that "a rising tide lifts all ships." This idealistic goal drives the Greater Latrobe Key Club toward making our community a better place for us all. Over the past few years, the Greater Latrobe Key Club has been doing just that by raising funds to help a small girl purchase a wheelchair, donating to a local family suffering from the devastating effects of a house fire, sending soccer equipment to lift the spirits of hospitalized Iraqi children recovering from war wounds, brightening the holidays for hospitalized American Veterans, or raising funds and awareness for those devastated by the Civil War in Sudan. The Greater Latrobe Key Club does all this and more. The Key Club is a student-led volunteer organization whose success is also based in the encouragement and guidance of the Greensburg Kiwanis club, our parent organization.
Letterman's Club Advisor: Mr. Simpson
The purpose of the Letterman's club is to promote athletics in the Greater Latrobe School District, to foster fellowship among athletes of various sports, to be of service to the high school and to establish an accepted standard for awards universal to all teams. As a letterman, you are a member of an exclusive group of students and of student-athletes. We encourage you to take pride in your accomplishments while you comport yourself with sportsmanship and respect for others.
Library Aides Advisor: Miss Riebel
Do you enjoy helping others? Are you looking for a productive way to use your study hall while gaining volunteer experience? If so, consider becoming a library aide. Responsibilities include checking materials in and out of the library, putting away books, and monitoring the sign-in sheet.
National Art Honor Society Advisors: Mrs. Balko & Mrs. Mack
The National Art Education Society founded the NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY with the purpose to inspire and recognize those students who have shown outstanding ability in art. Its aim is also to aid members in furthering their creative abilities and talents and to provide opportunity for service to the school and community. Students that have completed at least two art classes with an "A" average and acquire an art teacher recommendation, can be nominated to be a part of the membership.
National Honor Society Advisor: Mrs. Kuhn
NHS is part of a national organization founded in 1921 to promote the recognition of high school students who excel in scholarship, character, service, and leadership.
The membership selection process is based on national and local NHS guidelines. Students who have a 3.70 or higher cumulative grade point average after the second quarter of their junior or senior year are scholastically eligible.
Recycling Team Advisor: Mr. Richter
The Recycling Team promotes the conservation of natural resources by collecting recyclables from the student body. Paper is collected from classrooms one day a week after school, and plastic / aluminum are collected at the Homecoming Dance and Prom. The recycling team also collects gently-used binders & notebooks at the end of each school year and distributes them to interested students the following year.
SADD Advisor: Mrs. Houck
SADD, Students Against Destructive Decisions, is a school-based organization dedicated to addressing the issues of underage drinking, impaired driving, drug use, and other destructive decisions. SADD's mission is to provide students with the best prevention and intervention tools possible to deal with the serious issues young adults are facing today. Empowerment is SADD's basic principle. The idea of empowerment is to build students' confidence and ability to create changes and manage behavior in a way that results in healthy life choices. SADD promotes a message of "No Use" of alcohol or drugs and encourages students not to participate in activities with destructive consequences. SADD offers life lessons that will lead members well into the 21st century. Activities include: It Can Wait- Stop Texting while Driving Pledge Drive, Red Ribbon Week, Elementary Red Ribbon Week presentations, Trooper Iwaniec Memorial Race community service, Prom/Graduation positive decision making awareness campaigns, Kick Butts Day, Lights on for Life Day, and the Seatbelt Challenge.
Ski Club Advisor: Mr. McCombie
Greater Latrobe Ski Club offers students in grades 10-12 the opportunity to ski/snowboard at Seven Springs on Friday nights. Being a part of this club allows students of all skill levels to participate in winter sports at a discounted rate. Member benefits include reduced rate lift ticket, rental, intro lesson, and means of transportation to and from the mountain. This is a great way to enjoy our local resort with all your friends this winter season. Contact Mr. McCombie with any questions.
Stage Crew Advisor: Mr. Baughman
Stage Crew is responsible for handling the technical side of theatrical productions. Crew members will design, build, and paint sets and scenery for the plays and musicals.
Student Council/The Student Store Advisors: Mr. Marker & Mrs. Houck
Eleven members of each class are elected to the GLSHS Student Council. These members serve as positive role models for the student body and school. The Student Council provides opportunities for student cooperation and participation in the management of the school, promotes worthy school activities, promotes good relationships between students and faculty, provides a forum for student expression and the exchange of student-faculty-administration views, and assists in the operation of the student store as a service to the student body. The Student Council Constitution requires that all members participate in at least 80% of all Council activities. Individuals who are elected must expect to be able to devote considerable time beyond normal school hours to accomplish this requirement. Activities include: Art selection and purchase, Homecoming festivities, Steelers Night concession sales, Student Store operation, Thanksgiving Basket community service project, Commons Area decorations, PolarPalooza, Senior Appreciation Luncheon, Trooper Iwaniec Memorial Race community service, Teacher Appreciation Week, and Leadership Conferences.
Usher's Club Advisor: Mrs. Butler
The Usher's Club provides service to the community that attends events at the High School for the performing arts events, GLSH graduation ceremony, and National Honor Society inductions. Members help with seating, program distribution, and serving
Westmoreland Interscholastic Reading Competition Advisor: Miss Riebel
A list of 30 books may seem daunting, but with team members to share the work, it's child's play! Students must read just five or more books on the list, complete preparation exercises, and attend meetings approximately once per month in the Library. In March, we'll show off our understanding and recall of these excellent fiction and nonfiction titles at the annual county-wide competition!