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Grapevine Loop
The next time you find yourself bored with whatever your standard route is around the Lookout Mountain area, check out the Grapevine Loop. It's got great aesthetics, challenging hills, serious remoteness for being so close to I-70, and bomber descents. Many variations are possible. I've shown it here the way I discovered it, as a counterclockwise loop from Golden. I have a slight preference for counterclockwise because it means you are descending Highway 74 and the Genesee roads (Trail and Ridge)–and I like that better than having cars whizzing by me while I'm plugging along at 10 mph uphill. But you'll see lots of cyclists coming up 74 from Morrison en route to Kittredge and Evergreen, so it is not all bad to go clockwise. If you are in a hurry, skip Mt Vernon Rd and drop directly down to I-70 from Lookout Mountain Road via Charros or Paradise roads. Both will put you near Exit 256 and the beginning of Grapevine Rd. Another challenging option is to ride down to 74 then turn around and ride back up. There are definitely some steep spots, and the dirt road can be tricky, but there's rarely much traffic and you can use the whole road if you need to. Finally, you can also skip the Shingle Creek and Lininger Loop section, especially if short, super-steep hills intimidate you.
Start this one in or near Golden. You can ride in from the east or drive out and find ample parking at Ulysses Park, Beverly Heights Park, or almost anywhere along Illinois St. On the weekends there's also easy parking in and around the Jefferson County Justice Center Complex. Make your way up Lookout Mountain. For extra climbing points, take the optional detour up to the Nature Center before dropping back down to Lookout Mtn Rd. Ride along to Mt Vernon Rd, climbing steeply but briefly to the high point of the ride at 7,837 feet. The red barn is the conic marker here. Cross I-70 at Exit 254 and head down the frontage road, stopping if you're inclined or in need at the espresso shop or bike store conveniently located here. It is around four miles to Grapevine Road, all of downhill save a short stretch linking Genesee Trail and Genesee Ridge roads. At the stop sign near exit 256 ride east. Grapevine Rd begins here. A swooping right turn brings you to Shingle Creek Rd. Go right for some extra climbing, go straight to stay with Grapevine. If you head up the Lininger Loop, know that clockwise is steeper than counter-clockwise. This is a pretty remote part of the development, so respect the residents' privacy by neither clustering loudly at the top of the Loop nor leaving your trash behind. Return to Grapevine Rd and climb south.
Shortly after the Shingle Creek junction, Grapevine's pavement begins to deteriorate and eventually turns into a full on dirt road. After the high point you'll encounter a cattle guard, some interesting dirt switchbacks, and yet another cattle guard. Whatever else you might do on a cattle guard, don't stop and try to put your foot down. Just keep going. And keep going straight! Admire the views in all directions. Two-thirds of the way down, the road becomes paved again. Follow it to Highway 74. Ride down to Morrison, about 3.5 miles. Look for Red Rocks entrance #3 just outside Morrison. Turn left. Climb sharply up to the south parking area of the amphitheater along Ship Rock Road. Jog around the amphitheater to Trading Post Road, then exit the park at Highway 93, crossing over to Alameda Parkway to climb up and over the car-free Dinosaur Ridge. After where you've been, this short climb is a piece of cake. Find Rooney Road on the east side of Dinosaur Ridge and head north, crossing I-70 (under it) and US 40 (at the traffic light), and locate the bicycle trail that sits in the shadow of C-470 just after the junction of Rooney Rd and US 40. From the light look for the sidewalk on the north side of US 40. Cross 6th Avenue to reach Johnson Rd and make your way back to your parking place. With FasTracks construction in full bloom, the Golden Bike Trial between Johnson Rd and Jefferson County Parkway has been disrupted. Use the west sidewalk along Johnson Rd or ride directly on Johnson Rd.
Small Ring Loop
This is another of the truly great loop rides Denverites have in their backyard. In terms of overall aesthetic quality, the Small Ring Loop ranks way high on my fun-meter, especially so since it traverse so much terrain–everything from Lookout Mountain to Red Rocks Park and nearly everything in between, including Kittridge, Bergen Park, Morrison, a trio of gulches, and two country clubs. A two mile stretch on the I-70 shoulder and a 1/4 mile stretch on and across US 285 are probably the only serious negatives. It rides well in both directions, though I confess to preferring to ride it counterclockwise. I'd rather come down Deer Creek Canyon than ride up, I prefer to ride Highway 8 into Morrison (it is downhill) than to ride out, and I love the steep climb up into Red Rocks from Highway 74 from Entrance #3. But that's just personal preference. Ride it and find out for yourself. The route-finding through the Ken Caryl development can be tortuous, but it is hard to go too far awry–if you keep going generally north or south, you'll come out OK. I've included a detailed map of the area below that you can tuck in your jersey to help you along.
Start this one anywhere on the loop or just off it. I've shown a few obvious starting places like Ulysses and Beverly Heights Park, Lookout Mountain, and South Valley Park, but the access to the loop is unlimited. There's also a Park n Ride just east of Morrison and there's always room at the bottom of Deer Creek Canyon Rd near Chatfield Reservoir. I like to start at Ulysses Park, near 10th and Ulysses just east of the Taj Mahal
in Golden. It allows a short warmup before heading up Lookout Mountain. Once you've topped out there, head on over to I-70 and Exit 254. You can optionally avoid the worst of the traffic by sneaking up through the Nature Center and there's some good short steeps awaiting you along the Mt Vernon Rd, home to the eponymous Mt Vernon Country Club. You'll see the tennis courts as you climb the first steep grade. At exit 254 join the cars on the interstate. If you've got mechanical troubles or just need a pick-me-up, drop into Foothills Ski & Bike or the Buffalo Moon Coffee Shop, both just up the hill from Exit 254 near the Chart House. There's no real trick to riding along the interstate–you just need to pay attention. Stay to the right side of the shoulder and avoid as much debris as you can. There's an intermediate exit in between 254 and 252 to Chief Hosa. Ignore it.
Exit to the Evergreen Parkway and climb up through the traffic to an uncontrolled left turn (i.e. no traffic light) onto Kerr Gulch Rd. The stretch along the Parkway can be tight at times, but with some heads up peddling you should be fine. Kerr Gulch is the second left after the traffic light. Once you are on Kerr Gulch Rd, you'll be in another world. The houses start out all high and mighty near the top and dissolve into a sort of decaying squalor as you approach Highway 74. The road mimics the surroundings and the last mile or so is rough and narrow. Turn right, uphill, to reach Kittridge, then left to ride gulch number two, Meyers, a short, steep pitch of just two miles. If you are totally whipped at this point in the ride, just point your bike downhill from Kittredge and ride Highway 74 east to Morrison, cuting off something like 25 miles of the ride. A gentle descent of four miles down Parmalee Gulch Rd brings you to US 285. Jump on 285 by going left initially. Follow the signs to Fairplay, not Denver. Here you have to make a decision: either ride 1/4 mile on US 285 and exit across 285 to S. Turkey Creek Rd (as you did on Evergreen Pkwy) or ride 2 miles on the shoulder to the N. Turkey Creek Rd Exit, which swings under 285 and thereby avoids having to cross the highway. Your choice: 1/2 mile and left or two miles and under. I much prefer the short jaunt, a quick scan backwards and the left hand turn. There's a dedicated turn lane so it is easy to jump across, pause, get your bearings, and then make a bee-line to the other side. The Deer Creek Century understandably routes you along the shoulder but the traffic is rarely so heavy through here that you cannot safely cross. And if you are coming from the other direction, you don't have a choice: get on 285 just past Tiny Town and exit at Parmalee Gulch by using the dedicated turn lane.
From 285 to S Deer Creek Canyon Rd is a fine stretch. Aside from the almost 19th century quaintness of Tiny Town, there's not much here beyond good bucolic cycling. At the Fire Station turn left to make a short, 200′ climb up Deer Creek Canyon Rd, then check your tire pressure for the long descent to S. Valley Rd. On most weekends, you'll see lots of cyclists along here. Don't miss the left hand turn to S. Valley Rd. If you are accustomed to the full Deer Creek descent to Platte Canyon Rd, the turn can come up on you pretty fast. Climb up Valley Rd to Valley Parkway, and join up with N. Ranch Rd to make your way through the heart of the Ken Caryl development. Mostly stick to the main road and you'll be fine, except for a crucial link between the Ken Caryl development and the Willow Springs area. From N. Ranch Rd go left to Black Bear Ln or Golden Eagle Ln. Both take you where you need to go: a narrow, chained-off fire lane between Wilow Springs Rd and Golden Eagle Ln. The first time I made my way through here, it was an unrideable gravel passage. It is better now, but the exit onto Willow Springs may still make you hop off your bike. (As an aside, if all this route-finding is boggling your mind, it is always an option to go slightly further east (from Deer Creek, Ken Caryl or even Belleview) to the C-470 Trail and make your way north back to Golden that way!)
Now the fun begins. Follow Willow Springs through one of the coolest looking golf courses in Colorado to Belleview Ave and then west and north to US 285 (again!). This will be fast. A short, steep climb brings you to Highway 8 and, in two miles, to Morrison. Get refreshments, if you need them, in Morrison, then go west a short stretch on Highway 74 to the #3 Entrance to Red Rocks Park. A really steep climb
will take you up, to, and through the Park and out the other side, to Entrance #1. Cross the road to Dinosaur Ridge. Go north along Rooney and Johnson Rds and you're back where you started. The only tricky part along here is finding the bike by-pass between Colfax and 6ht Ave. From the traffic light at Rooney Rd and Colfax Ave, look northeast. You'll see the trail just to the left and in the shadow of the C-470 overpass.
Giro di Genesee
Once you've mastered Lookout Mountain, conquered the Nature Center and Mt Vernon Country Club, and overcome the final 1/2 mile dirt climb up Genesee Mountain, you'll be ready for the Giro di Genesee, a 36 mile rollicking, frolicking, tour of the best that the Genesee area has to offer. The GG differs from the Genesee Mountain Loop in two important particulars. It adds a tremendous set of steep rollers in the quiet, far south of the development, along Foothills and Montane Drives, and for the climber within, it offers one of the best short steep climbs in the Front Range, the Lininger Loop.
Start somewhere in Golden, along Illinois St, at Ulysses Park, or even at Lookout Mountain itself. The possibilities and permutations of this ride are endless. Ride up Lookout, pass by the Nature Center, wave to the tennis players at Mt Vernon Country Club, and snort at the bison in Genesee Mountain Park as you climb to the top and enjoy the views to the west of Mt Evans. From here, make a long descent along the Genesee Trail Rd and climb briefly to a high point on Genesee Vista Rd. If you've got mechanical troubles or just need a pick-me-up, drop into Foothills Ski & Bike or the Buffalo Moon Coffee Shop, both just up the hill from Exit 254 near the Chart House. Within the Genesee development, the route finding can be tricky, but only because the names are so similar: Genesee Trail Rd to Genesee Vista Rd to Foothills Dr N and S, to Montane Dr W and E and finally back to Genesee Ridge Rd. The trickiest turn for me in my earliest ventures here was from Genesee Vista Rd to Foothills Dr N–it comes up on you quickly on a fast, sweeping descent. If your spirits or your energy flag en route, there are a couple of shortcuts to relief: from G Trail Rd to G Ridge Rd (shown in red); from G Vista Rd to G Ridge Rd; and from Foothills Dr N back to G Vista Rd. The Foothills Dr and Montane Dr sections of the Giro face south and look down into the Bear Creek watershed–the views are spectacular.
A fast descent brings you to I-70 and exit 256. From here, choose to return to the Lookout Mountain area and Golden by riding up Paradise Rd (a better way than the traditional Paradise to Charros that all the cars take) or head out to the little-known Lininger Loop, best ridden clockwise to get the most out of the steep climbing found there. From the stop sign at exit 256 follow Grapevine Rd to Shingle Creek Rd, then Lininger Dr up and around to Winston and Hagler drives.
Genesee Mountain Loop
What do you do when you're over Lookout Mountain, when you're ready for more? Something longer, steeper, and harder. Lookout is the pre- and post-work standard for many in the Golden area and frequently they tack on a loop down to US 40 and and a steep ascent back up Paradise and Charros Roads to Lookout Mountain Rd. That makes it a respectable ride. But wait, there's more. The Genesee Mountain Loop takes you up and over Lookout Mountain, skims by Mt Vernon Country Club, then climbs up behind Denver's famous buffalo herd and tops out on Genesee Mountain at 8,235 feet with a short stretch of dirt. A bomber descent and a ticket up Paradise Rd finish things off.
There are multiple starting places for the Genesee Mountain Loop: in Golden or anywhere along the Golden Bike Trail (head to and then west on 19th St), at Beverly Heights Park (parking and Porta-Potties available), and even along I-70, between US 40 and the highway near exit 256, or even at the Hogback Park-n-Ride lots along the Hogback Ridge.On Sundays when things around the courthouse are not busy, I like to start there, usually parking near the Jefferson County Open Space building between Illinois St and 10th Ave on Jefferson County Parkway. I don't know if its truly legal but nobody's ever harassed me there. Starting from anywhere but Beverly Heights Park gives you some warm up time before you start climbing. The map here and following description assumes you'll be starting from Golden or Beverly Heights Park.
The best (and worst) thing about the initial climb up to Lookout Mountain is the sheer amount of activity you'll see in all directions. There are motos, scooters, hang gliders, long boarders, joggers, mountain bikers, hikers, dogs, roadside deer, pickup trucks, and small fast cars out practicing their handling skills. Get a drink at the top (you're mostly surrounded by JeffCo open space) and move on. Head southwest briefly along Lookout Mountain Rd then go right on Colorow Rd to climb some more, up to the Nature Center and Boettcher Mansion. Loop back briefly to Lookout Mountain Rd, then leave it behind as you climb up Mt Vernon Rd. There's some good steep stretches through here, together with hordes of tennis players and herds of elk. When you see the bright red barn in the distance you'll have reached the top.
Drop sharply south to I-70, cross the highway, and go right at the T. Climb to Genesee Mountain through the pine forest. The road is narrow but there's not a lot of traffic here. On early summer mornings there are usually more elk around than people. Admire the views from the top. Reverse direction. If you've got mechanical troubles or just need a pick-me-up, drop into Foothills Ski & Bike or the Buffalo Moon Coffee Shop, both just up the hill from Exit 254 near the Chart House. Fly down to I-70 and keep moving east along Genesee Trail Rd. This is one of the main arterials for the Genesee area but you'll be going so fast that few cars will need or want to to pass you. Wind around and then slightly up to Genesee Vista Rd and finally to Genesee Ridge Rd. The Ridge Rd is a bomber descent. Frequently there's a JeffCo sheriff lurking in the shadows just around the corner, but they are usually after bigger game than you.
Return to Golden by crossing I-70 and climbing sharply back to Lookout Mountain Rd on Paradise Rd. Most bikes (and cars) tend to follow the sign that says, "This way to Lookout Mountain." It leads you quickly up via Charros Rd. But there's a better way that avoids the narrow, cramped Charros Rd. Ignore the sign. Stay on Paradise Rd. Or jump onto Lamb Ln. Either way, you'll get back to Lookout Mountain Rd and you avoid the traffic intensity found along Charros Rd. A short jaunt along Lookout Mountain Rd will bring you back to Buffalo Bill's grave and the final descent back to Golden.
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Strength (Str)
Strength measures muscle and physical power. This ability is important for those who engage in melee combat. Strength also sets the maximum amount of weight your character can carry. A character with a Strength score of 0 is too weak to move in any way and is unconscious. Some creatures do not possess a Strength score and have no modifier at all to Strength-based skills or checks.
You apply your character's Strength modifier to:
- Melee attack rolls.
- Damage rolls when using a melee weapon or a thrown weapon, including a sling. (Exceptions: * Off-hand attacks receive only half the character's Strength bonus, while two-handed attacks receive 1–1/2 times the Strength bonus. A Strength penalty, but not a bonus, applies to attacks made with a bow that is not a composite bow.)
- Athletics, Intimidate, and Sap checks.
- Strength checks (for bending bars and lifting gates).
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I'm very excited about what 2017 has in store. While I've already written about some of the races I'm looking forward to this year, I've only mentioned in passing the three organizations that I'm proudly representing. So, without further ado, let me tell you about my 2017 Ambassadorship Trifecta – West Van Run, BibRave, and Run Laughlin!
West Van Run
It all began in 2014. I'd been running for a few years, and finally signed up for a race I hadn't previously heard of – the West Van Run. I was really impressed with the organization of the race, and how active their Race Director – Kirill – was on social media. I was inspired. Race day came – it was snowing, which was incredibly weird and rare – and I broke my 10k record. And then I made a decision. I was going to BLOG about it! The rest, as the cliche goes, is history. With my first ever race report, Bradley on the Run was born!
But my relationship with West Van Run continued. In 2015, I was asked to join the West Van Run Team, and become one of the official representatives of the race. This included the unique opportunity to be featured on promotional materials, to be a 'poster boy' for the race.
I'm pleased to continue to represent West Van Run. Since that first run, honestly, I've never really stopped! The event has now expanded into a whole weekend – and you don't want to miss it!
Just the essentials:
- Date: March 4 (5k) and March 5 (10k), 2017
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The final price increase is coming up on Tuesday, January 31 – so don't delay! Register today!
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West Van Run motivated me to start blogging, but it was the fact that I had a blog that offered me the opportunity to become a BibRave Pro!
Back in early 2015, I learned about BibRave and applied to become an ambassador. I was fortunate enough to be selected, and joined an awesome group of runners as a BibRave Pro.
There are some major perks – as well as responsibilities – that come along with being a BibRave Pro:
- Product Reviews – we have the unique opportunity to try out running-related products, some of which are new to the market. We test them, critique them, share information, and review them on our blogs. It's so great to experience products that enhance the running experience, and be able to share with other runners!
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Around the time I learned about BibRave, I was approached by Mark, the Race Director of the Laughlin/Bullhead Half Marathon. At that point, the race was still in its planning stages, with 2015 to be its inaugural year. We connected, and I happily shared information about the race on my blog and through social media. Race day also happened to coincide with my birthday, so I decided to make a weekend of it and Run Laughlin (my 12th half marathon of 2015!).
It was a great experience! You can read about that inaugural run here.
I'm very pleased to announce that I'm an official Run Laughlin Ambassador for 2017! Due to other commitments, I wasn't able to run the new course in 2016, but I'm excited to experience this year's event!!
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If there's one thing I hate, it's feeling like I've wasted time.
Now that doesn't mean I have to be productive 24/7, I consider having fun or relaxing valuable uses of my time in most cases – I just hate working hard toward a goal and feeling like I have nothing to show for it.
When it comes to language learning that trait used to make me a huge perfectionist. If I was going to spend a few hours on Anki trying to learn 30 new words for the day I needed to really know them at the end of it or I would feel like all that time doing SRS reps was a waste. To be fair I understand it wasn't, but it was still kind of discouraging nonetheless setting out to learn 30 words and only remembering 20 or so the next day.
Then I figured out the trick to learning more effectively and keeping myself motivated – short, targeted study sessions.
The Benefits of Brief Language Learning Sessions
Motivation – I noticed that if, instead of trying to do a massive amount of studying in one go, if I just sat down to learn 10 words instead of 30 I could get all of them without any problem. Even if it's something as minor as learning a small handful of words the fact that I could consistently achieve the goals that I set had a surprisingly strong motivational effect. It also boosted my confidence and made me eager to go study each day.
Retention – Of course you might say 20 words out of 30 per day is still better than 10 out of 10. That would be true if I stopped there, but once my motivation was back I started adding more brief study sprints. If I broke up the words into ten in the morning, ten in the afternoon and ten at night I could learn all 30 with no problem and spend less time overall to do it. I'm assuming something about the study sessions being in smaller, more digestible chunks helps me handle the volume of new information better.
Avoiding Burnout – Maybe this should be lumped under motivation, but I think it's important enough to get its own category. In the same way that timeboxing helps you to go complete tasks you really don't want to do, breaking study sessions up helps you work on language learning even when you don't feel like it. When you know you've only got ten words to learn and then you're done, it's hard to justify blowing it off no matter how out of it or demotivated you feel.
Maintaining Focus – When you dive in to study a huge volume of stuff all at once, there's a tendency for most people to wander. I see it all the time at commercial gyms when people contract 'screwarounditis' – they drift aimlessly from machine to machine, do a few reps of each and leave. Whether it's exercise or language learning when people come into something without a concrete plan and are presented with a million options for what to do they often just screw around. By having tightly restricted study sessions with a clear goal you avoid this bad habit and maximize the efficiency of your learning periods.
The Caveat
It would be irresponsible of me to suggest you study less and not mention the one caveat – non-study learning time.
I say this because I'm worried some people will look at this and take it as an excuse to study less. That's not the point. In terms of effort and reward you still get out whatever you put in. Having shorter, more efficient study sessions is a great way to maximize your return on that effort, but it won't get you all the way to fluency unless you combine it with countless hours of non-study learning time.
What do I mean by that? I mean all the time you can pack in where you are experiencing or using the language but not actively studying it. Watching TV or movies, reading, listening to music or chatting with friends in your target language are all good examples. That time, where you actually use what you learned in the study sessions, is key if you want to be conversant.
Do you prefer shorter study sessions or longer ones? Do you have any other tips or benefits to it that I missed? Share them with us in the comments!
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
The Story of Sofia
Grandma Esther had a strong connection with angels and I remembered that there was a Christmas Angel Tree Project going on where you could sponsor an orphan and donate to their grant fund and receive an ornament with their picture on it. I though that this might be a neat tradition to start in our family and eventually through the years we could fill up our tree with these beautiful angel ornaments. I thought that would be a very special way to honor children with Down syndrome. Something all three boys could be proud of but especially Joaquin to see familiar faces on his Christmas tree.
I started browsing the website with Diego and Mateo and we immediately found Sofia. I was drawn to her beautiful face and her name. Then I saw that her birthday was only 19 days apart from Joaquin's. The boys kept saying "she's so cute!" I knew she had to be the one. It gave me so much joy to send our donation to Reece's Rainbow with her name and number on it...Sofia (2).
I had no idea that something so BIG and life changing was being set in motion.
I couldn't stop thinking about her. Her face. Her tiny bit of information...has Down syndrome, light brown hair, blue eyes, small oval window, no other heart disease. Born on February 21, 2008. That was all I knew of her.
We left for vacation soon after that for 2 weeks. We had a beautiful time in Mexico and it was a great family vacation. Both Hector and I found such joy watching our children play in the surf, sand and sun. We both realized how fortunate we were to have such amazing children. We felt so blessed. I have to confess that I thought of Sofia every single day I was on vacation. Why couldn't I get her off my mind?
We returned on January 1st from our vacation and waiting for us in the mail was Sofia's ornament. I quickly opened the package and was thrilled to put her ornament on our Christmas tree. I found so much joy actually placing that ornament on the branch and introduced the family to our special little angel.
On January 3rd, I wrote this post on Three's A Charm... Our Christmas Tree Angel. I was convinced that there was no way we could actually adopt Sofia. How could we? Our house is small. We're crazy busy with three active boys. We have limited resources. But there were other strong whispers telling me...she has nothing....she has no one....she is alone in this world...what we have is a mansion compared to the crib she is confined to...we have so much love to give...we have everything she needs.
For days I imagined Sofia in my everyday life. How would she fit in? What would it look like if she were here? Where would she sleep? How would I manage four children...two of them with special needs? And none of it scared me.
I asked the boys casually what they thought of a sister. Diego has ALWAYS wanted a sister so he was fully on board and said with a huge grin "YES!!!!" Mateo also chimed in with "I want a sister too MOM!" When I asked them what they thought of a sister who had Down syndrome like Joaquin, who might need extra attention, who might need extra help...both of them looked at me like "so what?!?"
I took them both over to look at Sofia's picture on the Reece's Rainbow website and again got the "oohs" and "ahhs" on how cute she was and then Diego said to me "Mom, look we can buy her...she's only $865 dollars!" He was looking at her grant money fund...trying explaining that to a 6 year old! So I went into an explanation of adoption and how Sofia has no parents and no home and that a LOT of money has to be raised in order for a family to bring her home. He simply said "Can we bring go get her?"
I finally got the courage to approach Hector with the idea. I was almost certain he would think I was crazy. He told me he knew it was coming (he knows me so well) but had A LOT of concerns about it...all of his concerns were totally realistic, normal, healthy concerns. He is the provider for our family and it's a huge responsibility taking on another child. He asked for some time to process but he did not close the door. For about two weeks we went back and forth on it and it was a very difficult decision making process for both of us. He knew I was completely on board and ready to move forward with the adoption but I needed his blessing and his support. There was no other way. Without going into too much personal detail, my husband made the most loving, selfless, brave decision and said yes to Sofia. It was a beautiful moment. I'm still in awe and admiration for his capacity to love and trust me on this and for opening his heart to Sofia.
We are taking a GIANT LEAP OF FAITH! And we plan on moving full speed ahead!
Time is NOT on Sofia's side right now. She is turning two in a couple weeks. She is in a poor orphanage in Eastern Europe and is most likely drinking only tea and broth from a bottle and eating soups. We have no idea how much she is being held, touched, talked to, loved, soothed...it breaks our hearts. We want her home YESTERDAY. I have cried so many tears thinking of her.
Sofia will be the daughter we never had and always longed for in our lives. Sofia will be the youngest of 4 children and will have 3 big brothers to watch over her. Sofia will have a sibling that is "just like her" in Joaquin...they will be a gift to each other...partners in crime, friends for life, a special brother and sister connection. Diego and Mateo will get to experience first hand not only the joy of being touched by siblings with Down syndrome but also the beauty of adopting an abandoned child.
We are thrilled about the journey ahead of us! We know it won't be easy but nothing in life worthwhile comes easy. We cannot WAIT to bring Sofia home. She needs us and we need her.
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Congratulations! Sofia is a beautiful little girl that I have admired for awhile now. I'm so happy she has a family!ReplyDelete
I love it! You are perfect for her, and vice versa. So happy...ReplyDelete
You guys are amazing...a true inspiration! Sofia is going to bring so much joy to an already blessed family. She is perfect and beautiful! Madi can't wait to meet her new friend! :)ReplyDelete
This is wonderful! Sofia will be the perfect addition to your beautiful family!!ReplyDelete
Congrats! She is beautiful and you are giving her an amazing gift, a loving family.ReplyDelete
Congratulations. I am in tears after reading your story. You guys have a huge heart and I am blessed to know you all.ReplyDelete
I am so happy you committed to her! I was so glad when I went on Reece's Rainbows website and her picture was taken off. I almost e-mailed you to see if it had been you:) Congratulations!ReplyDelete
WOW! I am so in awe of you and your family...what a beautiful little girl and perfect addition to your family! Soooo happy for you all!ReplyDelete
Oh man...I tried to leave a comment earlier but it didn't work?ReplyDelete
I wanted to congratulate you guys! Sofia will make a great addition! Not only does she share the same exact birthdate as Lillian...she has my sister's name too!
My eyes are filled with tears right now ... I'm so excited and so thrilled for you guys!! You have such a big heart and I am honored that you are in my life! I can't wait to meet Sophia! I love happy tears!!!ReplyDelete
Wow! I am so thrilled for you all! Sofia is one lucky girl!ReplyDelete
Eeee! I love this! So happy for you and your house full o' boy and thrilled for Sofia.ReplyDelete
That little girl is getting one amazing mama.
She is beautiful! I hope and pray that I will be able to bring another child home to us someday! Congratulations to your family! XOXOReplyDelete
I'm so happy for you and your family and for Sofia who will soon be a part of your loving family. I hope I'll get to meet your sweet girl once she's home. xoxoxoReplyDelete
I'm laughing and crying reading this post. Congrats and blessings!ReplyDelete
Jen and Hector... You guys are amazing ... Listening to your hearts and a for sure a higher calling to bring home beautiful Sofia. I'm thrilled to know you and to be able to watch the process and help where I can. Thank you for these happy tears!ReplyDelete
I am so excited for you!!!ReplyDelete
Don't get discouraged with all the paperwork, money to be raised etc.... God put this in your heart and path and he won't leave you without what you need to get through it. Keep a journal! You'll enjoy looking back at all the people you meet and "God things" that happen. Congrats on your journey!ReplyDelete
I keep coming back to look at her picture. She is so precious!ReplyDelete
I am in tears right now! I am so HAPPY for you, but especially Sofia. She has no idea what joy awaits around the corner for her!!!! A mom, a dad, and three amazing brothers - all her own! Just think, next Christmas SHE will be putting her angel ornament on the Christmas tree for you!ReplyDelete
I wrote about Sophia on my blog!! I love her so much! http://mutteringmama.blogspot.com/2009/12/my-favorite-angel.htmlReplyDelete
I am so happy for you all! I am so happy that Sophia found her forever family and I am so happy that you will be blessed enough to call that sweet girl your daughter!!
I'm in tears reading this. You are a beautiful family! Blessings to you on your journey!ReplyDelete
Everytime I read about sweet Sofia, my eyes fill up with tears. I am overwhelmed with happiness for her, for you, for everyone!ReplyDelete
You and Hector are amazing!
congratulations!!!! do you have a "button" or something that I could put on my blog to help raise money toward adopting her for you guys??? you are awesome!ReplyDelete
yay so excited!! Will try to get you some pictures when its our turn!!ReplyDelete
LOVE the new blog layout, Jen! How adorable and fitting for a princess.ReplyDelete
Congratulations! I too noticed her right away on the Angel Tree project, both because of her name and because she looks so much like my own Sophia. Bless you on your journey. I look forward to following it.ReplyDelete
I am so touched! Sofia's picture was one that jumped out at me as well! (Our family chose a child to sponsor at Reece's Rainbow for Christmas.) I honestly kept going back to her over and over again! I am SO excited for you and your family, and will enjoy following you on this journey! I will be thinking of you all!!ReplyDelete
I think this is great I can not wait till sophia has a forever familyReplyDelete
what exciting news! congrats to your family! Her picture reminds me a lot of Kayla at that age :)ReplyDelete
Such a wonderful story! Your family has so much love to share, and that's just where Sofia belongs. It feels like this was all meant to be. (She and my son Hayden share a birthday, btw!) Best of luck on your amazing journey!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 4, 2010 at 4:51 AM
how did your process go so quickly?! I had made my own assumptions of it, but as I was blessed enough to read your story, I learned how wrong I was!! ;) I didn't know joaquin had ds.ReplyDelete


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After a rocky episode in our relationship, my mom wrote me a note saying, "Remember me as loving you – any discipline and 'blowing my top' in anger has had it's roots in love."
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My core nature longs for unity and perfection, within myself and with others, in the world around me.
When I open my heart, become fully engaged and conscious, and feel my connection to all humanity, I feel responsible. This is the feeling that drives me to feel guilty for wasting food, volunteer for too many acts of service, and "blow my top" when my husband doesn't love me the way I want him to.
From this place, when I read about the problems of the world, I feel guilty. Wherever I have not sacrificed my food and plenty so a hungry brother may eat, I have stolen at some universal Love level. Wherever I have not stepped in to prevent death, to protest war, to end the violence against women and children, I have killed.
I see it in my eating disorder patients. It drives perfectionism, justice seeking, intolerance of breaks in relationships, unrealistic expectations of self and others, deep capacity and desire for attachment, deep anger and hurt.
Perfect love. Goodness, perfection, completeness.
It is what we were made for.
"Be perfect as your heavenly father is perfect."
"Love one another as I have loved you."
Perfection, harmony, unity, love, peace — all to the glory of God, all expressions and manifestations of that perfection of love.
Ultimately, we all just want to be loved.
Perhaps that is what drives eating disorders. Perhaps that is what drives us to surgically alter our bodies to achieve an "ideal" of beauty. Maybe if we are thin enough, beautiful enough, then we will be lovable.
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Thursday, April 27, to Sunday, April 30
Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley is hosting the first-ever Nirvana Food Festival, which will feature four days of culinary events. The festivities kick off on Thursday with Torch, as eight mixologists compete to make the best drinks. Attendees on Friday can enjoy a fried chicken and Champagne dinner and a Master of Taste event that showcases wines from Caymus Vineyards. Guests can sample food from 12 different restaurants at Best of the West event on Saturday and a New Orleans Jazz & Bourbon Brunch on Sunday. Ticket prices vary and start at $85 per person. For more information, visit Nirvana Food & Wine Festival's website.
Beer N Bones
Friday, April 28
On Friday, the Arizona Museum of Natural History in Mesa is hosting its annual Beer N Bones fundraiser that combines the worlds of craft beer and science. Try craft beer from local spots like the Wren House Brewing Co., Uncle Bear's Brewery, and McFate Brewing. You also can meet experts in paleontology and archaeology and play games like Beer Bingo. The event is from 7 to 11 p.m. General admission tickets cost $15 each or $20 at the door. Each ticket purchase includes your first beverage. Advanced ticket sales online ends on Thursday, April 27, at 5 p.m. For more information, visit Beer N Bones' Eventbrite page.
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Saturday, April 29
If you've got a sweet tooth, consider heading to the Sweets Con and Desserts Expo for a celebration of all things sugary. Enjoy cookies, candy, ice cream, and all sorts of goodies at this expo from spots like Lulu's Sorbetto, Sugar Plum Froyo, and Antigo Cakes. Attendees also can look forward to demos and decorating competitions. General admission tickets cost $25 per person. The expo is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Peoria Sports Complex. For more information, visit Sweets Con and Desserts Expo's website.
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Seven members of staff from the now-defunct tabloid, including former editors Coulson and Rebekah Brooks, face court action over accusations that they illegally accessed voicemails.
The charges are a potential blow for the Prime Minister, who employed Coulson as his press adviser following his resignation as editor of the News of the World (NOTW).
The seven stand accused of one general charge of alleged phone hacking between October 2000 and August 2006 that could affect as many as 600 victims. Brooks and Coulson face specific charges of illegally accessing the voicemail of murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler.
In a statement, Brooks insisted she was innocent, adding: "The charge concerning Milly Dowler is particularly upsetting not only as it is untrue but also because I have spent my journalistic career campaigning for victims of crime. I will vigorously defend these allegations."
Speaking outside his home in south-east London, Coulson said he would fight the charges in court. He said: "Anyone who knows me, or who worked with me, would know that I wouldn't, and more importantly that I didn't, do anything to damage the Milly Dowler investigation. The idea that I would sit in my office dreaming up schemes to undermine investigations is simply untrue."
The other former NOTW staff who face court action are ex-managing editor Stuart Kuttner, former news editor Greg Miskiw, former head of news Ian Edmondson, ex-chief reporter Neville Thurlbeck and former reporter James Weatherup. They are accused along with private investigator Glenn Mulcaire.
All eight are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on August 16, the Crown Prosecution Service said.
The CPS told former News of the World journalist Ross Hall, who wrote under the name Ross Hindley, freelance journalist Terenia Taras and former Evening Standard sports reporter Raoul Simons that no further action will be taken against them. A decision has yet to be made in relation to another two people, legal adviser Alison Levitt QC said.
Former News of the World chief reporter Neville Thurlbeck said he will "vigorously fight" to clear his name. He said: "I have always operated under the strict guidance and advice of News International's lawyers and under the instructions of the newspaper's editors, which will be abundantly clear when this matter comes to court. I will vigorously fight to clear my reputation."


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El Batt
Tamer ElBatt joined the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at The American University in Cairo as an associate professor in July 2017. He received his BS and MS degrees in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Cairo University, Egypt in 1993 and 1996, respectively, and his PhD degree in ECE from the University of Maryland, College Park, USA in 2000. From 2000 to 2009, he was with HRL Labs, United States, SDRC, United States and Lockheed Martin ATC, United States at various positions. From 2009 to 2017, he was with the EECE Department, Cairo University, as an assistant professor and later as an associate professor (currently on leave). He held a joint appointment with Nile University, Egypt from 2009 to 2017 and served as the director of the wireless center (WINC) from 2012 to 2017. ElBatt research has been supported by DARPA, ITIDA, QNRF, FP7, H2020, GM, Microsoft, Google and Vodafone Foundation and is currently supported by the NTRA. He has published more than 100 papers and holds seven US patents.
ElBatt is a senior member of the IEEE and has served on the TPC of numerous IEEE and ACM conferences. He served as the demos co-chair of ACM Mobicom 2013 and the publications co-chair of IEEE Globecom 2012 and EAI Mobiquitous 2014. ElBatt currently serves on the editorial board of IEEE TCCN and Wiley IJSCN and has previously served on the editorial board of IEEE TMC. ElBatt has also served on U.S. NSF and Fulbright review panels. ElBatt was a visiting professor at Politecnico di Torino, Italy, Sabanci University, Turkey and University of Padova, Italy. Tamer is the recipient of the 2014 Egypt's State Incentive Award in Engineering Sciences, the 2012 Cairo University Incentive Award in Engineering Sciences and the prestigious Google Faculty Research Award in 2011. His research interests lie in the broad areas of performance analysis, design and optimization of wireless and mobile networks.
PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Maryland College Park, USA, Dec. 2000.
MS, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, June 1996.
BS Electronics and Communications Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, June 1993.
Selected Publications
A. Elmahdy, A. El-Keyi, Y. Mohasseb, T. ElBatt, M. Nafie, K. Seddik, T. Khattab, "Degrees of Freedom of the Full-duplex Asymmetric MIMO 3-Way Channel with Unicast and Broadcast Messages," IEEE Transactions on Communications, accepted for publication, Jan. 2017.
A. Elmahdy, A. El-Keyi, T. ElBatt, K. Seddik, "Optimizing Cooperative Cognitive Radio Networks Performance with Primary QoS Provisioning," IEEE Transactions on Communications, vol. 65, no. 4, April 2017.
M. Ashour, M. Butt, A. Mohamed, T. ElBatt, M. Krunz, "Energy-Aware Cooperative Wireless Networks with Multiple Cognitive Users," IEEE Transactions on Communications, vol. 64, no. 8, Aug. 2016.
Y. Khazbak, M. Izz, T. ElBatt, A. Fahim, A. Guirguis, M. Youssef, "Cost-Effective Data Transfer for Mobile Healthcare," IEEE Systems Journal, accepted for publication, Feb. 2016.
A. Ibrahim, O. Ercetin, T. ElBatt, "Stability Analysis of Slotted Aloha with Opportunistic RF Energy Harvesting," IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, Series on Green Communications and Networking, vol. 34, no. 5, pp. 1477-1490, May 2016.
M. Ashour, A. El-Sherif, T. ElBatt, A. Mohamed, "Cognitive Radio Networks with Probabilistic Relaying: Stable Throughput and Delay Tradeoffs," IEEE Transactions on Communications, vol. 63, no. 11, pp. 4002-4014, Nov. 2015.
A. Girgis, O. Ercetin, M. Nafie, T. ElBatt, "Decentralized Coded Caching in Wireless Networks: Trade-off between Storage and Latency," IEEE ISIT, Aachen, Germany, June 2017.
M. Abd El-magid, A. Biason, T. ElBatt, K. Seddik, M. Zorzi, "Non-orthogonal Multiple Access Schemes in Wireless Powered Communication Networks," IEEE ICC, Paris, France, May 2017.
Fahim, T. ElBatt, "Multi-Reader RFID Tag Identification using Bit Tracking (MRTI-BT)," IEEE RFID, Orlando, Florida, USA, May 2016.
M. ElSherief, T. ElBatt, A. Zahran, A. Helmy, "An Information-theoretic Model for Knowledge Sharing in Opportunistic Social Networks," The 8th IEEE SocialCom, Chengdu, China, Dec. 2015.
Research Interests
- 5G Networks
- Internet of Things
- Performance Analysis
- Modeling and Optimization
- Mobile Computing
- Emerging Mobile Applications
Teaching Interests
ElBatt teaching interests range from computer networks, wireless communications and networking and IoT communication protocols to fundamentals of computer science and computer systems.


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(CNN Student News) -- Record the CNN Special Investigations Unit Classroom Edition: Homicide in Hollenbeck when it airs commercial-free on Monday, December 29, 2008 from 4:00-- 5:00 a.m. ET on CNN. (A short feature begins at 4:00 a.m. and precedes the program.)
Program Overview
Teachers: Please preview this program, as it contains language and images that may not be appropriate for all students.
CNN's Anderson Cooper goes inside 15 square miles of Los Angeles terrorized by 34 different gangs, where death is a constant menace and gangsters rule the streets. Police daily face a losing battle, parents dread the violence that threatens their children, and young kids routinely fall prey to the glamour of gang life. Gangs are spreading across America, and nationally gang homicides are climbing. Nowhere is it worse than in Hollenbeck, a community where a home-grown brand of terrorism is a daily fact of life.
Grade Levels: 9-12, College
Subject Areas: Social Studies, Sociology, Health, Current Events
Objectives: The CNN Special Investigations Unit Classroom Edition: Homicide in Hollenbeck and its corresponding discussion questions and activities challenge students to:
Curriculum Connections
Social Studies
Standard III: People, Places and Environments: Students will make informed and critical decisions about the relationship between human beings and their environment.
Standard IV: Individual Development and Identity: Students will explore the influences on individual development and identity including culture, groups and institutions.
Standard IV: Power, Authority and Governance: Students will understand the historical development of structures of power, authority and governance and their evolving functions in contemporary U.S. society as well as other parts of the world.
Standard V. Civic Ideals and Practices: Students will examine the ideals, principles and practices of citizenship in a democratic republic.
The Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (http://www.socialstudies.org/standards/) are published by the National Council for Social Studies (http://www.socialstudies.org/).
Standard 5. Knows essential concepts and practices concerning injury prevention and safety
Level III [Grade: 6-8]
Benchmark 3. Knows potential signs of self- and other-directed violence
Standard 9. Understands aspects of substance use and abuse
Level III [Grade: 6-8]
Benchmark 3. Knows the short- and long-term consequences of the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (e.g., physical consequences such as shortness of breath, cirrhosis, lung cancer, emphysema; psychological consequences such as low self-esteem, paranoia, depression, apathy; social consequences such as crime, domestic violence, loss of friends)
Level IV [Grade: 9-12]
Benchmark 2. Knows how the abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs often plays a role in dangerous behavior and can have adverse consequences on the community (e.g., house fires, motor vehicle crashes, domestic violence, date rape, transmission of diseases through needle sharing or sexual activity)
McREL: Science Standards and Benchmarks Content Knowledge: A Compendium of Standards and Benchmarks for K-12 Education (Copyright 2000 McREL) is published online by Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL ) (http://www.mcrel.org/standards-benchmarks/), 2550 S. Parker Road, Suite 500, Aurora, CO 80014; Telephone: 303/337-0990.
Discussion Questions
1. Where in California is the community of Hollenbeck located? According to the program, what is a "street gang"? How many street gangs are there in Hollenbeck? In total, how many people are members and associates of these gangs? Why is Hollenbeck considered a fertile ground for gangs? What are some of the different reasons that some people want to join gangs?
2. What types of crimes do the gangs in Hollenbeck commit? How have gangs impacted this community? Why do you think local police officers refer to the gangs as "domestic terrorists"? How many violent gang-related crimes were reported in Hollenbeck in 2003? How did the overall number of gang-related crimes change in 2004? What type of gang-related crime in Hollenbeck increased in 2004?
3. According to the program, why aren't police officers able to solve many of the gang-related crimes in Hollenbeck? What step did the city take to address this problem? Why do you think this measure didn't work? Can you think of other ways to address this problem? Explain.
4. Who is Soledad Brock? How did gang activity impact Soledad and her family? Why has Soledad decided to stay in Hollenbeck? Does Soledad's decision surprise you? Why or why not?
5. With what gang is Kiki affiliated? How big is this gang? For how long has it existed? Why did Kiki join this gang? What factors make it easy for gangs to recruit members in Hollenbeck? According to Kiki, what are the gang's morality code and rules of engagement? Why has Kiki decided to stay in the gang, despite the fact that most of his friends are in prison or dead? Why do you think that Kiki feels that the best route for hardcore gang members who leave their gang is to join the Marines? Do you think that gang members with criminal records should be allowed to join the Marines? Why or why not?
6. Why do gangs want territory? How do gangs make money? In the program, Kiki asserts that "money brings power and respect." Do you agree with his statement? Why or why not? Why do you think power and respect are so important to Kiki and other gang members? Can you think of different ways that people can attain respect and power without joining a gang?
7. How does this program depict the gangster lifestyle? How does this lifestyle compare to yours? Does the gangster lifestyle appeal to you? Why or why not?
8. What do Jake Drugger and Arron Skiver do for work? Why do you think they do this type of work? In the program, we hear that these men compare their work to "playing cat and mouse while working a jigsaw puzzle." What do you think they mean? According to the program, what are some of the signs of possible gang involvement? Why is the relationship between the Hollenbeck police and the public sometimes strained? Can you think of ways to resolve this tension? Explain.
9. Who is Father Greg? What is the name of his ministry? Why does he believe in giving gang members a second chance in life? What approach does he use to help gang members break away from gang life? How do many Hollenbeck police officers feel about Father Greg's ministry? Why do you think that it is so hard for many gang members to break away from their gangs? What is redemption? What are Father Greg's views on redemption? Do you share these views? Why or why not? What is your opinion of Father Greg's ministry?
10. How old is Benny? When did Benny start getting involved in gang-related activities? How are Benny's actions affecting his mother? Why is gang graffiti dangerous? What are "taggers," and how do they differ from gangs? According to the program, why do some young people, like Benny, join gangs? Based on the information in this program, what do you think the future holds for Benny? Do you think he'll join a gang? Why or why not?
11. What factors enable gangs to sustain themselves? Why is it so difficult for the Los Angeles police to suppress gang activity? Do you think it's possible to get rid of gangs in Los Angeles? State your rationale.
Suggested Activities
What is a Gang?
Inform students that there is not an accepted standard definition of a gang among criminal justice practitioners, gang researchers, social workers and anyone who works with juveniles and young adults. This lack of consensus on a standard definition has important implications for understanding and addressing the gang phenomenon. Challenge student groups to comb library and online resources to learn how different people have defined the term "gang" since the early 1900s.
Direct groups to write down their definitions on large pieces of paper. For each definition, have students note the author, his or her profession, for what purpose the definition was created and the year it was written. After students share their research with the class, have them examine the extent to which the definition of gang has changed over the years and the factors that may have contributed to these disparate definitions. Ask students: How is not having a standard definition of gang problematic for gang researchers, law enforcement officers, mental health practitioners and lawmakers?
Wrap up the activity by challenging groups of students to come up with a universal definition for the term gang. Instruct each group to present its definition to the class and have the class analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each definition.
Gang Growth and Migration
Point out to students that, though gang activity has been present in the U.S. since its inception, according to the National Alliance of Gang Investigators Associations, "Over the past 20 years, the gang problem has grown exponentially. Today, communities across the country face a gang population that has crossed all socioeconomic, ethnic, and racial boundaries and now permeates American society."
Next, refer students to online resources to learn about the history and impact of gangs and gang migration in the United States. Pose the following questions to guide students' research:
After students complete their research, have them create a timeline of key sociological and political events that took place in the U.S. during the 20th century. As a class, have students identify whether or not there are correlations between the key events and the emergence of gang activity.
Dealing with Gangs
Invite your school principal and local and state law enforcement officers to your class to talk about the status and impact of gang activity in your school, state and local community. Following the discussion, have students conduct research to learn how different local groups and organizations are dealing with gang-related problems. These groups may include:
After they share their findings in class discussion, have your students work with the PTA at your school to organize a symposium on gang activity for your community. Students would identify the topics for the symposium and invite representatives from local government, the police department and different community organizations to address these topics. Topics for the symposium might include:
Los Angeles, California, Hollenbeck, street gangs, turf, police, violence, fear, power, respect, graffiti, homeboys, homicides, bystander, illegal drugs, witness, intimidation, communities, prevention, domestic terrorism, depression, gang initiation, gangster, intervention worker, prevention, recruit, morality, snitching, Cal-Gangs, tattoos, Homeboy Industries, law enforcement, mental health, redemption, tagging


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I just worked on a shoot where one of the grips has some big name shows on his list of credits. After setting up a light, the best boy asked him to throw some "beach" on a stand. He had no idea what that was. *sigh*
I was talking to one of the electrics and he asked me how long I've been a grip for. I answered, but I also told him that I often work as a juicer as well. The rest of the conversation went something like this:
Him: "Wait, you can work grip and do what?"
Me: "Juice."
Him: "What?"
Me: "I'm also a juicer."
Him: "What's a 'juicer'?"
Me (confused): "Wait... What's your job on this shoot?"
Him: "I'm one of the electrics."
Me (even more confused): "...."
Him: "So are you gonna tell me what a 'juicer' is?"
Me: ".... uh.... I think you should go ask your best boy what that is."
*Double sigh.*
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
People Should Learn The Basic Terminology Of Their Craft.
2 comments :
- D said...
Oh dear lord....
- August 10, 2009 at 7:02 PM
Haha! Would've loved to see the BB's face upon hearing that question...
- January 20, 2010 at 7:51 PM
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Title: A Season of Daring Greatly
Author: Ellen Emerson White
Series: N/A
Recommended for: 7th grade & up
Pages: 432
Call Number/Link: Teen Fiction White, E.
Synopsis: Eighteen-year-old Jill Cafferty just made history. Her high school's star pitcher, she is now the first woman drafted by a major league baseball team. Only days after her high school graduation, she'll join the Pittsburgh Pirates' Class A Short Season team . . . but not everyone is happy to have her there.
On top of the pressure heaped on every pitcher, Jill must deal with defying conventions and living up to impossible expectations, all while living away from home for the first time. She'll go head-to-head against those who are determined to keep baseball an all-male sport. Despite the reassurance of coaches and managers alike, a few of her teammates are giving her trouble. The media presence following her at each game is inescapable. And to top it all off, Jill is struggling with the responsibilities of being a national hero and a role model for young women everywhere. How can she be a role model when she's not even sure she made the right choice for herself? Didn't baseball used to be fun?
Review: I really, really, really liked this book. Although, that's no surprise as someone who grew up on baseball (and adores the TV Show Pitch). Much like Pitch this book explored both being a player and all the stress encountered being a first. Press conferences, death threats, crowds of adoring fans, and just the the overwhelming pressure to prove she is good enough to be there. Jill have a lot of up and downs throughout the book. She questions if she made the right decision & if she made the right decision. I enjoyed that while some of her teammates where jerks, most were friendly and even had her back. I loved reading about the growing friendships between herself and the boys. If I had one complaint it would be the ending. It felt a bit abrupt and just left me wanting more. It just felt like there was so much left to tell. Secretly, I'm hoping the author will revisit this world/these characters because I would read it in a heartbeat.


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