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Mickey Rooney was more cyclone than man, and like most weather-related phenomena, even at his most fearsome he was more easily experienced than described. Words such as "tireless" or "fearless" don't really get at it with Rooney. In a world of triple threats he was a quadruple or, in the spirit of his many, often brief marriages, an octuple. He sang, he danced, he broke hearts, he did pratfalls, he mugged, he mugged some more, he yearned for the girl next door. And he embodied the proud if counter-intuitive showbiz tradition of never leaving the audience wanting more.
Rooney was nominated for a regular, straight-up Academy Award four times, in both supporting and leading actor categories. In 1939 he and his fellow teenager and MGM star Deanna Durbin shared an honorary Oscar for his "significant contribution in bringing to the screen the spirit and personification of youth." Rooney died Sunday at the age of 93, more than 90 years after he first performed professionally. The dynamo born Joseph Yule Jr. to a pair of vaudevillians was singing "Sweet Rosie O'Grady" on stage by the age of 2.
If Rooney personified youth, even decades after he was no longer young, it was raw youth, nearly out of its mind with ambition, determined to slay the audience and thereby ensure an opportunity to work again. Many of our greatest 20th century popular entertainers shared a compulsion very close to desperation — a yearning, born of the desire to eat and, for a lucky few, to make millions and become famous around the world. Many such forces of nature have a chemical aversion to subtlety. Yet by the time he made "National Velvet" (1944), as his initial star was waning and everybody was swooning over Van Johnson, Rooney had already found new colors as an actor.
At his peak in 1939, 1940 and 1941, subtlety wasn't necessary. In those years Rooney was American film's top box office draw, his career boosted by "Boys Town" opposite Spencer Tracy in 1938. In any one of his Mickey Rooney/Judy Garland MGM musical pairings, such as "Babes in Arms" or "Babes on Broadway" — the put-on-a-show movies — the energy is both fiercely concentrated and fantastically destabilizing. In the 1974 compilation film "That's Entertainment!" Rooney, introducing a Busby Berkeley number from "Babes on Broadway," says in a bit of scripted narration: "Where we got all that energy I'll never know." Of course Rooney did know: According to Garland and many others, the MGM brass kept their young, profitable stars hopped up on "pep pills" and cigarettes and then plied them with downers.
Years later Garland recalled: "They'd give us pills to keep us on our feet long after we were exhausted. Then they'd take us to the studio hospital and knock us out with sleeping pills — Mickey sprawled out on one bed and me on another. Then after four hours they'd wake us up and give us the pep pills again so we could work 72 hours in a row."
At one point Garland made $500 a week as a popular MGM contract player; Rooney was already making 10 times that. In 15 "Andy Hardy" films made between 1937 and 1946, plus a 1958 attempt at bringing Hardy into the Organization Man era, The Mick made wholesomely smitten eyes at a variety of female co-stars, Ann Rutherford chief among them. And then his stardom sputtered, a casualty, perhaps, of World War II and postwar interests in something new, something a little more serious, something that didn't remind America so aggressively of its recent, maniacally silly past.
Rooney worked constantly, or nearly, in the movies and on television in the '50s, '60s and '70s but he was as retro as he was recognizable. And then a funny thing happened: In 1979 he became a first-time Broadway sensation in the popular burlesque tribute (ancient jokes, endless cleavage) "Sugar Babies" opposite another MGM stalwart, Ann Miller.
That same year Rooney was Oscar-nominated for the fourth and final time for his work — later extended into a spinoff TV series — in director Carroll Ballard's "The Black Stallion." It's a gorgeous picture, and Rooney performs like an actor reborn, free of his lifelong need to slay an audience. He'd done enough strong dramatic work up to that point, in such projects as the 1962 "Requiem for a Heavyweight," which took him beyond vanity or pleasing the crowd. So by the time he met up with Ballard for "The Black Stallion," The Mick was ready to relax in front of the camera and slip into the role of retired trainer Henry Dailey.
"The Black Stallion," "Sugar Babies" and his lauded turn in the TV drama "Bill" led to many years of theatrical touring, including plenty of visits to Chicago. His favored venues were the Drury Lane Oakbrook and the late, lamented Drury Lane Theatre in Evergreen Park. Whatever the vehicle's title Rooney found himself starring in "The Mickey Rooney Show." A 1980s touring revival of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" barely made room for the original material; a co-star, at one point, had to sit on Rooney — literally, sit on him — to get him to quit running around during his song. Rooney reportedly loved the bit, and they kept it in.
I once shared a stretch limo with Rooney; his wife, Jan; and Leslie Nielsen on the way to an autograph convention in Rosemont. Sitting in the rear of the limo, which was very dark, Rooney resembled a mobbed-up combination of Yoda and Jabba Jr., as spherical as he was tall. Even in that shoe box of a setting he still had it. Or rather, It: the glow of a genuine industry legend.
He worked in 10 different decades, up and down, down and up again. That face, that smile, that improbable, unstoppable confidence, fueled an astonishing variety of diversions. "We're here because we want our names in neon!" he sang in "Babes on Broadway." When Rooney sang it, you believed it.
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Fournier scores 19 points in Nuggets 18th straight home win 109-87 over Nets
DENVER – Rookie Evan Fournier scored a season-high 19 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, and the Denver Nuggets extended their home winning streak to 18 games by beating the Brooklyn Nets 109-87 Friday night.
Denver improved to 33-3 at the Pepsi Center this season, the best home record in the league.
Wilson Chandler had 16 points and Corey Brewer and Kosta Koufos added 13 points apiece for the Nuggets, who are one win shy of matching their longest home winning streak since Jan. 28-April 20, 1989, despite missing injured point guard Ty Lawson. He was ruled out for the third time in four games after an exam Thursday of his strained heel also revealed a plantar fascia tear in his right foot.

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CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The Virginia Cavaliers picked a bad time for an uncharacteristic defensive breakdown.
Stingy most of the night, the Cavaliers left Reggie Johnson open underneath, and he made a tie-breaking layup with 5.7 seconds left Tuesday night to help the No. 2-ranked Miami Hurricanes beat Virginia 54-50.
"Frustrating would be an understatement," Cavaliers guard Joe Harris said. "We had a great defensive effort the whole game. It's unfortunate — maybe a mental miscue here or there happens at the end of the game."
Durand Scott added two clinching free throws with four seconds to go for the Hurricanes, who earned their 14th consecutive victory and remained unbeaten in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The win came two nights after they rallied late to beat Clemson 45-43.
Virginia (18-8, 8-5) fell to 0-6 in Miami. The Cavaliers led only once, at 29-28, but Evan Nolte tied the game at 50 by sinking a 3-pointer with 15 seconds left.
After a timeout, guard Shane Larkin spotted Johnson open under the basket, and the senior center made a reverse layup. Paul Jesperson's inbounds pass was intercepted by Scott, who was fouled and hit both free throws.
Cavaliers coach Tony Bennett said Johnson's basket was too easy.
"We left the rim unprotected," Bennett said. "For playing such a sound game defensively, it does sting to give them one at the rim. You want them to at least earn it. Make them hit a contested shot, and obviously that was an uncontested shot."
The Hurricanes (22-3, 13-0 ACC) improved to 12-0 at home. They hold a 3½-game edge over second-place Duke in the ACC as they chase their first league basketball championship.
"Nothing happening now is a coincidence," Johnson said. "We really worked for this. I think we're just getting what we deserve."
Defense kept the Hurricanes in front on a night when went 1 for 7 from 3-point range and struggled against a Virginia defense ranked fourth in the nation. The Hurricanes smothered Virginia with their aggressive man-to-man.
"They did a good job of trying to make everything difficult," Harris said. "It seemed like they tried to overplay everything."
Harris, one of the nation's top outside shooters, had 16 points but only one 3-pointer. He extended his streak of treys to 16 consecutive games by sinking one in the final minute.
The Cavaliers trailed by seven points early and took their only lead seven minutes into the second half. They drew some consolation in taking Miami down to the wire.
"We learned a lot about ourselves tonight," guard Jontel Evans said. "We can play against any team in the country. We're touching on something great, and we just have to finish."
Miami held the Cavaliers to 39-percent shooting and blocked seven shots. Julian Gamble had four blocks, including three on one possession.
The Hurricanes held a league opponent to 50 points or less for the sixth time. They're 4-0 in ACC play in games decided by four points or less.
Miami climbed on Monday to No. 2 in the rankings, best in the program's history. For two weeks the Hurricanes have been the only unbeaten team in league play among the major conferences.
Their ACC start is the best since Duke went 16-0 and won the conference in 1999.
"They're doing a great job," Bennett said. "They've earned their victories, and they're a hard team to play against. You've got to be very sound to beat them. We almost were — just a few possessions away."
Larkin had 11 points, including four in the final 42 seconds, to go with six assists and only one turnover. Rion Brown added 10 points off the bench in 25 minutes. Gamble had eight points and seven rebounds in 20 minutes.
The Hurricanes started fast on offense, working the ball inside and shooting 5 for 5 in the first 3:21. But points were tough to come by after that.
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CONOVER, N.C. – With just a single exciting round to go, the No. 21 Georgia College golf team sits atop the leaderboard after Tuesday's 289 in the NCAA South/Southeast SuperRegional at the Rock Barn Golf & Spa Jones Course. The top five teams advance to the NCAA Finals in Louisville, Ky.
Junior Patrick Garrett (Kennesaw, Ga.) shot a two-under 70 today to draw even with teammate Taylor Smith (Mansfield, Ga.) in fourth at three-under par. Garret shot a 71 yesterday while Smith carded rounds of 69 and 72 on the par-72, 7,064-yard course.
Garrett recorded an ace in today's round, knocking it in from 170 yards on the ninth hole. It was one of four holes under par for Garrett today. Smith balanced out two double bogeys with four birdies on the day. He finished strong, as he was three-under on the last five holes.
The Bobcats are four-over par, one stroke ahead of No. 27 Florida Tech. There's a three-way tie for third, as No. 2 Barry University, No. 4 UNC Pembroke and No. 14 USC Aiken are all at plus-eight, rounding out those all-important top five spots.
Sophomore Victor Monte (Chantilly, Va.) cut seven strokes off yesterday's 80 for his first counting round of the tourney, posting a birdie each on the front and back nines. He 73rd after two rounds with a 153.
Freshman David Sullivan (Woodstock, Ga.) posted a 74 today, going with yesterday's 77. Sullivan stands at 60th with a 151, but showed promise today, carding five birdies.
Freshman Ryan Trocchio (Norcross, Ga.) followed yesterday's 74 with a 75, good for 39th in the 108-man field. Trocchio had an up and down round with three birdies, two coming on the front nine.
The Bobcats lead one of the toughest tournaments they will play all year, featuring six teams in the top-10. GC last won the NCAA Regional in 2008.
Final round action begins at 12:50 p.m. tomorrow for the Bobcats, teeing off with golfers from Barry and Florida Tech. Sullivan will get things started on hole No. 1 for GC.
The Georgia College Department of Athletics, two-time winners of the PBC Commissioner's Cup, sponsors 10 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, Bobcat Athletics prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the teams' multiple appearances in post-season competition as well as documented academic success and community-service involvement. Sign up at www.twitter.com/BobcatSports and www.facebook.com/gcbobcats for up-to-the-minute reports, and visit www.GCBobcats.com for more information, and to nominate your favorite former Bobcats and Colonials to the GC Athletics Hall of Fame.


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I am thinking about purchasing the wireless timer/thermometer and wanted some feedback. Is this thing for real and as good as it appears to be?
I have 2 wireless thermometers,one for my Apex and one for my Companion.I have found they both work well and are over 2 years old. You can't use rechargeable batteries in them because the voltage is less than regular batteries. I tried using both units at the same time in 2 different meats but found that the frequency settings for both are the same so there was interference and the temp readings would bounce around, but you can use one of the older non-wireless models when doing 2 different meats.I wipe off the probe with a damp soapy paper towel. The thermometers ensure you are eating fully cooked safe food and make the Holland grill the BEST barbecue you can buy! It's foolproof. Hope this helps.
I've got 5 or 6 of them laying around and use them all the time.
It pays to read the fine print on the instructions concerning max temp usage. I have one thermometer "Polder" that has a max temp of 400 deg which is right in the wheelhouse of the Holland and most of my other are in the 490-520 deg range.
To mitigate damage/ruining one I've always wrapped Aluminum foil around the wire and have used them in all my grills Hollands, Webers, AOG, BGE's, Kikuya, PK etc and have not had one go kaput yet. In fact the Polder mentioned above was purchased in 99 when I bought my first BGE.
I do have one of the Holland remote reads and it performs well. I have a couple of Mavericks and two from Williams Sonoma. One of my Mavericks I like its the ET 73 model and it measures intrnal meat temp as well as cooking grate temp. I've seen a bunch of bad press on the ET 73 but mine has performed falwlessly for going on 4 years now.
With my Competition Cooker I use a thermocouple I bought from Spitjack and get around the problems "Stoney" mentioned above with different types of meat.
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Craig Luther, MPK Village employee andCopiague coach
Craig Luther, an avid sportsman and community member who worked for the Village of Massapequa Park, died March 28, 2006. He was 42 years old. Since 2004 he worked as a motor equipment operator and landscaper for the village.
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Project Run and Play just held a pattern remix and for once I got my act together and finished my version in time to "link". The remix pattern was The Summer Fling dress from Jessica at MeSewCrazy.
I'm on a fabric buying ban at the moment (my stash is monumental) so I used a sheet and a lace curtain. The only think I bought was the pompom trim.
The variations I made included different sleeves, extending the back yoke, adding pockets (my daugher loves to stash things in pockets) and half circle cut outs on the front bodice, and I didn't have all the layers of the original skirt.
I love how this turned out and even better, my daughter loves it.
The only thing I would change is the sizing. The fit of the back is huge so it falls off her shoulders a little.
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Op shop sheet and lace curtain.
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Nov 24, 2013, 12.16 PMby caireen
This is adorable! I love the lace and pompom details, I'd have worn it everyday as kid.
Apr 3, 2013, 07.52 PMby saxsilverain
oh my, the dress looks so lovely & sweet! love all the details you've put in it, the pom-poms on the sleeves are just irresistible!
Mar 10, 2013, 08.31 PMby nookie
Thanks. I really enjoyed making it.
Mar 9, 2013, 11.42 PMby Mary Athey
It turned out gorgeous.,well done x
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Emmy and Tony award-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth, Entertainment Weekly Managing Editor Jess Cagle and "Good Morning America" anchor Lara Spencer will host the official Oscar pre-show, "The Oscars Red Carpet Live."
The show is executive produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, producers of the Oscar telecast, and produced by Charlie Haykel and Juliane Hare for Don Mischer Productions.
The announcement was made via a series of tweets that included the news that "Good Morning America" anchor Robin Roberts will be making a special appearance,http://oscar.go.com/blogs/oscar-news/oscar-pre-show-hosts-revealed
"The Oscars Red Carpet Live" will take place on "Oscar Sunday," Feb. 24, in front of the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center, and be televised live on the ABC Television Network beginning at 7 p.m. The red carpet show will also be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide. For more information, go to www.Oscar.com or download the official Oscars app.


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Commemorating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of Manhattan Island.
On September 4, 1609, Henry Hudson, employed by the Dutch East India Company, discovered the island of Manhattan. This year marks the 400th anniversary of that voyage.
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Hudson may not have been the first European explorer who reached this part of the Americas. Two other explorers, Giovanni Verrazano, a Florentine, and Estevan Gomez, a Portuguese, who preceded Hudson by nearly one hundred years, each on their own voyage of exploration. Estevan Gomez left for the New World in 1524. He reached the Florida coast in January 1525. He traveled north and appears to have reached the coast of what we now call Massachusetts later in the year. In a letter dated July 8, 1524, Giovanni Verrazano addresses Francis I, King of France, Giovanni Verrazano describes how they reached "a very agreeable place between two small but prominent hills; between them a very wide river, deep at its mouth, flow out into the sea; and with the help of the tide, which rises eight feet, any laden ship could have passed from the sea into the river estuary." Scholars agree that this is a reference to New York harbor..
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Even though Verrazano offered the opinion that these new lands had new land which had "never been seen before by any man, either Ancient or modern," there was dense human settlement on the Island of Manhattan. Verrazano himself acknowledges this as he describes people as "dressed in birds' feathers of various color," a gentle reminder to us of what was lost over the centuries since the European arrival. Even though the custom of feather work making survived in North and South America, feather work dating back 500 years or even more, can only be found in parts of South America.
Oral tradition, written down about one and a half century later describes the encounter from the Indian point of view. A few days after the initial encounter between the Europeans and the original inhabitants of the Island, the former "proposed to stay with them, asking them only for so much land as the hide of a bullock would cover (or encompass,) which hide was brought forward and spread on the ground before them. That they readily granted this request; whereupon the whites took a knife, and beginning at one place on this hide, cut it up into a rope not thicker than the finger of a little child, so that by the time this hide was cut up there was a great heap. [T]his rope was drawn out to a great distance, and then brought round again, so that both ends might meet. That they carefully avoided its breaking, and that upon the whole it encompassed a large piece of ground. That they (the Indians) were surprised at the superior wit of the whites, but did not wish to contend with them about a little land, as they had enough." Dutch presence and settlement, both on Manhattan Island and in other parts of New York state, steadily grew over the next half century.
We benefit from decades of archaeological research in North, Central and South America related to the arrival of the earliest settlers. We know that people have been here for millennia before the first Europeans arrived. The origins of the word Manhattan may reside in a Munsee language expression, /e:nta menahahte:nk/ "where one gathers bows." Exotic? Perhaps, but certainly no stranger than the fictitious anthropology report on the tribe of the "Nacirema." See for yourself if their strange behaviors sound familiar to you….
As New York prepares to celebrate, it is good to remember that there is always more to the story. Digging around in archives and rekindling old oral traditions does, occasionally, bring the past back alive.


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Readers of this site know by now that the Motorola Olympus (Terminator) is coming to AT&T soon, but the carrier has yet to officially announce the device or even confirm it exists. Today a curious customer pinged AT&T on Facebook to ask when the Olympus was coming out and the person running the account replied "The Motorola Olympus should be available in December or January".
We saw AT&T's response live on Facebook just a few minutes ago, but it was just taken down. Thankfully our friends at BGR managed to take a quick screen grab to prove it really happened.
I seriously doubt the dual-core packing Olympus will arrive in December and the January date sounds more likely. We keep hearing that AT&T and Motorola will announce the device at CES on January 5th and the target launch date is the last week of January.
If anything, we think the Olympus might be delayed so Motorola can update its software to Android 2.3. Current test units of the Olympus are running Android 2.2 with Motoblur, but Google is expected to announce Gingerbread (Android 2.3) in the next few weeks and we hope Motorola gets it on this device by launch.
The real question now is how does AT&T market this device to get Android fans excited about purchasing it? They don't have a flagship Android brand and their software support has sucked in the past, so AT&T will need to mix things up if they are to compete with Verizon's Droid 4G version of the same device (codenamed Etna).
I would love a dual-core phone for Christmas, but it doesn't look like Santa will deliver this year.
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Slayer Releases First New Single Since 2006 For Record Store Day
Slayer will be offering up some new thrash for your cash for the first time since 2006 in celebration of the third annual Record Store Day April 18. The 7-inch single, "Psychopathy Red", will come in the form of blood-red vinyl and won't last long — only 5,000 copies are being distributed worldwide.
"Psychopathy Red" marks the first new music from Slayer since the 2006 album Christ Illusion. The single comes as a collector's item, packaged in a special Russian crime-scene "evidence envelope" since the song was inspired by Russian serial killer Andrei Chikatilo, also known as the Rostov Ripper. He confessed to murdering 56 children between 1978 and 1990. The band recorded the song — which you can see a live rendition of below — in an L.A. recording studio in October.
The decision to release the single on Record Store Day was an effort to acknowledge the support independent record stores have offered Slayer and to metal as a whole over the years. The band is currently in L.A. recording a new LP, due out this summer. They'll be co-headlining the five-week Mayhem Festival this summer, as well, alongside Marilyn Manson. It kicks off July 10 in Sacramento, Calif.
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as long as the woman is happy with her choice, that's the best choice for her to make and that's the best way for her to be.
I think any form of cosmetic surgery is acceptable if it makes the person happy. It's what they want to be, that's not fake to me.
Well, like anything it can be carried too far.
also I think the 'need' to have a tiny waist, giant muscles, pretty tits etc. in order to BE happy is largely manufactured to sell steroids, diets, and plastic surgery.
11. Everything is air-droppable at least once.
More of an ass guy myself.
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the world is to focused on looks what we should focus on is girls that can cook...... am i right
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papagolfwhiskey, you're a good soul.
I made an account just to reply to this thread. I saw it on the front page when I logged my sister in, and it's been nagging at me since yesterday.
To answer the OP point by point:
1) I am wondering if females feel more attractive with fake or natural breast.
That's a question that can't be fully answered. It might only be possible if every female-identifying person had the chance to experience both. I cannot answer that personally either, as my opinion does not represent the feelings of every other female. The most important thing to note though is that her happiness is her own experience and only matters to us if we are a relative, friend, or significant other(s) who are happy to know that their friend is confident about themselves.
2) Do woman get fake breast to please men or there self. why do woman get fake breast.
Also a question that can go many ways. It could be refuted instantly if a woman is not interested in men - in that case, the size of her chest is not to be held up to any man's standard, because she would most likely not care for his sexual opinion.
But yes, in some cases, the procedure may be done to attract the attention of a (cis)male. It is undeniable that Western advertising culture sees larger breasts and small bodies as the ideal. But I'd like to argue that since we are given so many daily reminders of that from television, magazines, internet, etc, it's less of an informed decision and more of a demand: "Look like this, or never fit in." So though it may please the woman to get larger breasts, it might not wholly be a choice they felt they could live without. From this thread alone, I can already see the stigma of breast surgeries, and the twisted message of "have big boobs, but be natural" that pervades our lives. I can only argue for myself as a cisgendered woman (identifying as the same gender as my sex), however continuous declarations such as that can really be a key figure in why one may choose to get bigger breasts.
Of course, as there is always someone who falls out of the norm, there are probably women who shun what the media and society tell them and get bigger breasts because it is what they personally want, and no one should mock that decision whatsoever.
3) Can breast ever be too big or too small.
One of the best things about the world is how different we all are! There are tall people and short people and those who are wide and others who are skinny, some who are plump or curvy or both, people with blue eyes or yellow or all types of brown, people with extra toes or extra organs or long faces or short faces or round faces - the world is full of unique people!
Thus in an ideological sense, there's no such thing as too big or too small. You're not ugly if you're different, you're amazing because you are different!
From a stance geared more towards health however, some breasts CAN be too big in the sense that they cause horrible strain on a person's back. That is their own experience however. We are not to judge that their breasts are too big because of a standard; they are only too big because that individual says they are due to their pain or personal feelings.
(This is a weak stance of mine, but a trans* man may also feel that his breasts are too big, and he is justified in saying so as well if it is not what he desires of his body)
4) How come woman who get breast implants go over bord were it do not look natural.
That's a very wide judgement. There's no such thing as overboard with how big a person decides their breasts should be. It is how big THEY want them to be. They did not do it for you. It was their choice, and if you don't like it, don't look. (And don't say they're too big not to look at. If you have working eyelids, you can avoid them)
Plus, many people may not decide they want large breasts. Maybe just a size or two up. They should not have to justify why they wanted to make them bigger to anyone, and at this point, why care about natural? Driving cars is not natural, but it gets you from point A to point B. Again, do not judge someone for doing something that does not hurt anyone.
5) Are woman who are attracted to other woman attracted to natural or fake breast.
Sorry, this is also too big a question to handle without asking all female-identifying people who are interested in other female-identifying people, whether sexually, romantically, or in a platonic form, or any other form I failed to mention. It shouldn't be the end-all question that decides whether you should change your mind, because these are the personal feelings of others.
I am attracted to some females, but there is more to it than breasts. Maybe they can tell good stories, or they invite me to try interesting things, or frankly, they have nice hips. Attraction is generally brought forth by more than just the size of one's chest - it's a multitude of things we don't even know we're thinking of all at once.
This is all I can say for now without thoroughly looking through every other post in this thread, but I'm happy that I gave my two cents at least. I'd like everyone to leave here acknowledging that natural or fake, the only person whose opinion means anything on the subject of breasts is the one who owns them. That's really all there is to it.
Such a true message
Natural all the way for me! Its okay for girls to get implants if they fell more comfortable with their body figure. I just prefer natural because its more sexy and attractive.
papagolfwhiskey wrote:
Do you have anything real to add to the conversation?
Aren't the words real enough?
1% evil. 99% fangirl.
I think this thread is pointless. Everyone's going to say real, as is already the case. It's just an excuse to talk about boobs.
EDIT: Found this little gem...
Are you kidding me? Are you f'ing kidding me? Are we the one getting the breast implants to feel better about ourselves? No hun, I think that's women.
How about you take a step off your self-righteous feminist soap box before deciding that all men are at fault for every woman's decision to get boob jobs. Because it's not like we're blaming you for guys using penis enhancing drugs/items.
They're called choice and free will.
And that ends my rant.
On a site about Asian television, no less. It is upsetting :c
Breats are overrated. Nice curves and long legs are way more important *lol*...
But well, everybody "optimizes" him/herself according to own imagionation. I used to have a friend that puts tissue in his trousers ... Imagine where and why...
Searching a demoness from hell or goddess from heaven...
Natural feel better to touch, but with technology nowadays, I can't tell the difference.
magicuser360 wrote:
papagolfwhiskey wrote:
Do you have anything real to add to the conversation?
Aren't the words real enough?
Shallow, trite, unoriginal, inflammatory, and just as sexist (which is to say wrong and prejudicial) as anything I could say collectively about women. If you have a cause you could at least work at it. Otherwise you're just being a troll.
11. Everything is air-droppable at least once.
I know a few ladies with fake boobs, & they move, jiggle, feel (I'm comfortable with my sexuality & they asked me to touch them) like regular normal breasts, most people wouldn't even know they were fake if they didn't ask. I have natural breasts, wouldn't ever consider having implants. But it's ultimately their choice, but I don't understand all the hate on cosmetic surgery. If it makes them feel better about themselves, great people can do what they want with their own bodies. It's not a question of "you're not a real woman if you..." because if you're born with a vagina, you're a REAL woman.
zettaslowgottago wrote:
I'd like everyone to leave here acknowledging that natural or fake, the only person whose opinion means anything on the subject of breasts is the one who owns them. That's really all there is to it.
This says my opinion on the subject perfectly, so I shall simply quote, thank you.
I prefer my chest buddies to stay natural. I have no need to get implants and have no desire to get any either. They probably won't feel the same if I did. D:
Different women get implants for different reasons. Some get it to ease their self-esteem, some do it for their partner or for their job if they're a exotic dancer. I don't care if other women get implants since it's their body and choice.


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The visitation and funeral arrangements have been set for Jakob Murphy, 24, a Mount student who passed away on Christmas Eve morning.
Friends may call on Friday, Dec. 28 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the B.J. Meyer Funeral Home, 5864 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati (Bridgetown) for the visitation. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the College of Mount St. Joseph's Mater Dei Chapel on Saturday, Dec. 29 at 10:00 a.m.
Jake died in a one-car accident in Delhi Township. He was a senior majoring in paralegal studies with a minor in business administration. As a student athlete, Jake had participated in the Mount's football program.
"While the loss of a young person is always difficult, the holidays make such a loss even more so," said Doug Frizzell, vice president for student affairs. "Please remember Jake and his grieving family and friends in your thoughts and prayers."
A counselor will be available in the Wellness Center (x4949) today and Friday, and next week for those in the campus community who may want their services.


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BOSTON, Mass. - Despite another valiant effort by the Beacons (6-18, 0-13 Little East) their second half comeback would fall just short as the University of Southern Maine's James Odneal scored the game-winning lay-up with 2.1 seconds left to push the Huskies (7-17, 3-10 Little East) past men's basketball by final of 65-63 Tuesday evening at the Clark Athletic Center Gymnasium in a Little East Conference contest.
On the final play of the game UMass Boston's Tyquan Ekejiuba (Randolph, Mass.) inbounded the ball the length of the court where he found junior forward Carl Joseph (Brockton, Mass.). Joseph, who finished with a game-high 21 points and 13 rebounds quickly turned and just as the horn sounded threw-up what would have been the game-winning 3-pointer. Unfortunately the ball did not hit its mark giving the Huskies the narrow victory.
The Beacons second half comeback got started at the 16:30 mark with a lay-up from Joseph which would spark a 25-10 run. The Beacons would come within three following a Nick Guerriero (Naples, Fla.) 3-pointer, his third straight, to make it 58-55 in favor the Huskies. Guerriero finished the night with a career-best nine points, having scored just eight points through his first 15 games.
Joseph then made it a one-point game twice first hitting a pair of free throws before knocking down a jumper with 3:51 to play. Gregory Young (Boston, Mass.) would build off the Joseph jumper to give the Beacons their first lead of the half as he drained a lay-up to make it 61-60.
Tyler Penney tied the game at 61-61 after he went 1-for-2 at the charity strip. Penney would comeback moments later to extend Southern Maine's lead to two after he put in a jump shot with 1:36 left in the contest.
Selim Omerovic (Saugus, Mass.) then tied the game for the third time with a pair of made free throws to make it 63-63 with 1:07 on the clock. The Huskies would turn the ball over on their next possession, but the Beacons were unable to capitalize setting up the game-winner from Odneal.
Joseph's game-high performance was fueled by a 9-for-23 showing from the floor while eight of his 13 boards came on the defensive glass. Luc Ulysse (Brooklyn, N.Y.) was the only other Beacon to finish in double figures as he added 10 points, while also collecting three assists. Ekejiuba tallied a career-best nine assists, seven of which were handed out in the second half.
The Huskies were led by Penney who posted a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds. Conor Sullivan came within one field goal of becoming the newest member of the Southern Maine 1,000 point club as the senior forward dropped in 19 points on 7-of-13 shooting, 5-of-6 at the line.
As a team the Huskies held a 40-30 advantage on the glass and shot 43.9% from the floor (25-for-57). The Beacons forced 18 Southern Maine turnovers which they converted into a combined 19 points.
In the first half, Southern Maine dominated the action as they shot 48.3%, while the Beacons struggled to build any momentum shooting just 33.3%. Despite the rough start, the score remained close throughout the first 10 minutes of play. It was not until the Huskies went on a 12-0 run to make 24-12 with 7:38 left until the halftime break. They would maintain their double-figure lead throughout the closing minutes and went into the locker room with a 37-22 lead.
Men's Basketball closes out the regular season this Saturday when they travel to Western Connecticut State University for a 3 p.m. conference game.


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New Orleans native Ethel Fields, 65, says she can't even begin to count the number of dolls she's owned in her lifetime, especially since she started collecting.
New Orleans native Ethel Fields, 65, says she can't even begin to count the number of dolls she's owned in her lifetime, especially since she started collecting.
In 1997, Fields bought the first doll of her collection from the Olmec Company in New Orleans, which has since closed. From that first purchase to 2005, she collected more than 200 dolls that she bought or received as gifts from others.
Hurricane Katrina destroyed most of Fields' prized possessions. Soon after, she packed the few she was able to salvage and moved to Houma where she continued collecting.
"I have about 30 now," Fields said, referring to her new collection of dolls on display at the North Terrebonne Branch Library, 4130 W. Park Ave., Gray.
"The library sees a wide variety of people," said Lisa Jones, the branch's manager. "Everyone from children to adults stop to see it. It's an interesting collection."
"They were at the Terrebonne Parish Main Library at first. Then a lady at the North Branch in Gray called me and said she wanted them there too," Fields added. "It's a pretty good collection."
All of her dolls have names. Some come with names and others are given one once they arrive at their new home.
The collection includes many types of dolls like porcelain, dolls modeled after the Barbie line and what Fields calls "hip-hop" dolls.
She made three of them sisters whom she named Bonquisha, Laquisha and Sequisha.
"They're dressed like the kids today with little pocket books and their midriffs out, stomachs showing," Fields said, laughing. "One has a blonde plait. I just love it."
Fields' collection also includes dolls from the American Girl line, which depicts various ethnicities, cultures and interests of girls in America today.
American Girl started in 1986 and releases new dolls each year. But the company sometimes releases historical dolls that represent important periods in American history. Fields' favorite doll, Addy Walker, is one of them.
Aduke "Addy" Walker was the fifth American Girl historical doll and represents the Civil War Era. She was released in Fall 1993. Her first name means "much loved," perfect for how Fields said she feels about her.
"She's very special to me and she's just so pretty," she said. "She comes with bushy hair and stockings and a little handkerchief in her hand, which is such an accurate portrayal. She's a slave girl from 1864 during the Civil War. It's just a beautiful story. She and her daddy ran away for freedom. She means a lot to me, being a descendant of slaves and all."
Jones said the library purchases the American Doll line of books, so when Fields brought in Addy Walker, they were excited to combine the two.
"If we don't have the whole collection of American Girl books then we definitely have close to it," she said. "We own the Addy book, so we put it right next to the doll so patrons could make the connection."
Fields' dolls are on display from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and from 2 to 6 p.m. Sundays.
When entering the library, the exhibit is on the left side of the lobby.
"I just love my dolls," Fields said.
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A Denver grand jury ruled Wednesday that Secretary of State Scott Gessler did not violate the law when he used his office's discretionary fund to pay about $1,300 to attend the Republican National Lawyers Association meeting in Sarasota in August.
However, the panel rebuked Gessler for using state money on the trip and the secretary's subsequent trip to the Republican National Convention in Tampa.
"The Grand Jury finds there was no criminal conduct related to the use of Discretionary Funds to attend the RNLA conference, in light of the Secretary of State speaking on a panel, the election law training at the conference, and the accreditation by Colorado Supreme Court for the CLE," the report stated. "However, the Grand Jury believes that the Secretary of State's decision regarding the use of the Discretionary Fund in order to attend a partisan and political conference like the RNLA was not prudent, especially when it was followed by a trip to the Republican National Convention."
The decision comes less than a week after the Colorado Independent Ethics Commission ruled that Gessler violated the public trust by spending office money. The commission said Gessler's trip benefited the Republican Party and him as a lawyer who needs continuing legal education credits. He was ordered to repay about $2,800, twice the amount in question.
Citizens on the grand jury were responsible for determining a higher, criminal standard.
"We fully expected this decision exonerating the secretary and appreciate the grand jury's thorough and fair review of all the facts," Gessler spokesman Rich Coolidge said. "We've already implemented changes to how our office manages the discretionary account and believe it will be a model for other state offices.
"This is a refreshing contrast from the partisan and biased process used by the Independent Ethics Commission."
Gessler is considering a run for governor next year.
Joey Bunch: 303-954-1174, firstname.lastname@example.com or twitter.com/joeybunch


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Autodesk Seek offers quality rating systems
New quality assurance icons expand evaluation support to meet needs of Autodesk's growing customer base.
Autodesk, Inc. has announced the integration of a new quality rating system within Autodesk Seek, a free web service that enables architects and design professionals to quickly discover, preview and download branded and generic Building Information Modeling (BIM) models, drawings and specifications. To help architects, designers and manufacturers reportedly ensure quality when using intelligent models, drawings and specifications found in Seek, Autodesk will evaluate and rate each item using a set of seven icons. Additional ratings will be introduced over the coming months, beginning with ratings for chairs, doors, tables and benches, according to Autodesk.
Seek is reportedly continuing to see significant momentum among designers and building product manufacturers, averaging 850,000 searches per month and 1,800,000 visitors this year alone, with nearly half of all visitors downloading files.
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Wordii is an original word game that's easy to learn, fun to play, and challenging enough to keep you coming back to try to beat your best scores. It is a crossword style game that will feel familiar to Scrabble players, but it introduces some twists that make it much more dynamic. There are 30 levels, each with a unique board layout. Each level can be played any number of times because the letters are chosen randomly.
The goal is to reach all the flags by building words off the starting letters on the board. Words do not count if they cross the thick black lines, so you'll need to plan your way carefully around the board. The most exciting part of Wordii is the ability to swap letters. You can swap previously played tiles on the board into new configurations, as long as only legal words are left when you are done. You may find yourself at what seems like a dead end, only to realize that with some clever swapping you can open up new avenues on the board. You can also use swapping to recover previously played high scoring tiles and replay them to maximize your score.
Wordii has an in-game tutorial on the first level to get you playing quickly. Soon you'll be making "Par" coverage with ease, then going for "Excellent" or even "Amazing" coverage -- or the holy grail of perfection: the completely filled board. There is no penalty in Wordii for attempting to submit incorrect words, so you'll be able to try out likely sounding words, see what works, and expand your word game vocabulary. Throw in some magic wands to help out with the tough spots, plus the ability to review your best games, and you've got the perfect new word game.


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When you find out that you have
osteoarthritis, you may be scared and worried about
how it may change your life, work, and relationships.
It's hard to
know how fast your arthritis may progress. Your symptoms may come and go, stay
the same, or get worse over time. Some days you may feel fine and be able to do
the things you need—and want—to do with little pain. Other days the pain may be
too much for you to do simple tasks like getting dressed or brushing your
At times you may feel overwhelmed, tired, and angry. You
may be afraid that you might become disabled and not be able to care for
yourself. You may even wonder if you'll be able to continue to work. These
feelings are normal. Most people who have arthritis feel this way at one time
or another.
Some people with arthritis also feel down or depressed. They may describe this as feeling "depressed," "unhappy," "short-tempered," "blue," or "down in the dumps." If you feel like this most of the time, tell your doctor. Treating these symptoms may help you feel better and make it easier for you to do your daily tasks.
Even though living with arthritis
can be stressful, the good news is that you can do some simple things to feel
better and keep the joy in your life and relationships.
Studies have shown that people who are part of a
support group and who take an education course, such as an arthritis management
course from the Arthritis Foundation, have less pain and depression and are
more mobile.1
If your arthritis makes it hard for
you to do your job, talk to your boss about what changes you can make to your
schedule and things you can do to
modify your work area.
You might ask
Adopting a
"good-health attitude" and healthy habits, such as
eating a balanced diet, staying at a healthy weight, and getting enough sleep,
will make you feel better and help you stay active.
When you
think in a positive way, you may be more able
One Woman's Story:
Bev, 76
"There are so many things in
our life that we can control. And there are big things that we can't control.
But if we assume control of the things that we can, at least we feel like we're
doing something to make our lives better."—Bev
Read more about Bev and how she learned to cope with arthritis.
If a family member or friend is helping to care for
you, be sure to let that person know how grateful you are for the help.
Keep in mind that your caregiver's life may be changing along with yours.
And he or she may be dealing with some of the same emotions as you are. Talking
is a great way for each of you to share your concerns and support for each
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is the
nationally recognized professional association of approximately 35,000
occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and students of
occupational therapy. AOTA's mission is to advance the quality, availability, use,
and support of occupational therapy through standard-setting, advocacy,
education, and research on behalf of its members and the public.
The Arthritis Foundation provides grants to help find a
cure, prevention methods, and better treatment options for arthritis. It also
provides a large number of community-based services nationwide to make living
with arthritis easier, including self-help courses; water- and land-based
exercise classes; support groups; home study groups; instructional videotapes;
public forums; free educational brochures and booklets; the national, bimonthly
consumer magazine Arthritis Today; and continuing
education courses and publications for health professionals.
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) is a governmental institute that serves the public
and health professionals by providing information, locating other information
sources, and participating in a national federal database of health
information. NIAMS supports research into the causes, treatment, and prevention
of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases and supports the training of
scientists to carry out this research.
The NIAMS website provides
health information referrals to the NIAMS Clearinghouse, which has information
packages about diseases.
CitationsFriedrich MJ (1999). Steps toward understanding, alleviating osteoarthritis will help aging population. JAMA, 282(11): 1023–1025.
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Each dollar spent awards one point and 100 points transfers to a $15 discount! You must have a minimum of 50 points in your account to redeem.
Your points balance can be viewed on the Rewards tab within your ABEN account - take a look as you may have been automatically credited with 100 reward points if you made an ABEN purchase between October 1, 2015 and October 1, 2016!


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YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – The King University softball team rebounded from Wednesday night's loss by recording 25 hits in their doubleheader sweep at Young Harris College on Thursday afternoon. The Tornado came from behind to take game one 6-4 in 10 innings before exploding for a 9-3 victory in game two.
King didn't waste much time taking the lead in game one as Hannah Smith leadoff the second inning with a single to right field. She was sacrificed to second, and reached third on a passed ball before an Amber Walker single scored her to give King a 1-0 lead.
The Tornado extended the lead with an unearned run in the second inning. Fallon Thomas laced a double to left field that scored Cassie Ringstaff, who reached on an error earlier in the inning.
However, Young Harris matched that run in the bottom of the third, and took the lead in the fourth inning. The Mountain Lions loaded the bases before Sydnee Weaver drove in two runs with an infield single to give Young Harris a 3-2 lead.
The scored remained the same until the seventh inning when Christina Melcher came up with the Tornado down to their last out. Melcher took a 2-0 pitch out of the park down the left field line to tie the game at three apiece. Tornado pitcher Hannah Light stranded two Young Harris runners in the bottom of the seventh to send the game to extra innings.
The teams matched runs in the ninth inning before King broke through in the top of the 10th. This time it was Thomas that came up with the big home run as she deposited the 2-2 pitch over the center field fence. The blast also scored Melcher who was placed on second to start the inning due to the international tiebreaker rule, and the Tornado held a 6-4 lead.
That was all Light need as she sat the Mountain Lions down in order to close out the 6-4 win in the bottom of the 10th inning. Light tossed all 10 innings, allowing four runs, only one earned on seven hits. She also struck out 11 hitters against three walks. Thomas went 2-for-5 and drove in three of King's six runs while Walker as recorded two hits, going 2-for-3 to lead the Tornado offense.
Young Harris (22-14) showed no signs of a hangover from the game one loss as they grabbed the lead with one run in the first inning of game two.
However, Ringstaff sparked the Tornado offense in the third inning. She was hit by a pitch to start the frame, and promptly stole second. After an out, Smith ripped a single to right field that scored Ringstaff and evened the score. Smith later scored on a Macy Shupe infield single to give King the lead.
King (14-20) tacked on one run in the fourth inning before exploding for three runs in each of the fifth and seventh innings. Smith led off the fifth with a home run before Aubree Hutt ripped a run scoring single to right field. In the seventh, Melcher drove in Stephanie Rodriguez, who singled earlier in the inning, before an Octavia Lewis-Rand sacrifice fly scored Melcher to give King a commanding 9-1 lead.
Young Harris scored a pair of runs in the seventh inning, but Morgan White closed out the 9-3 Tornado victory. Whited went six innings in relief of Light to earn her fifth win of the year. The King offense exploded for a season-high 17 hits in the win, including four apiece from Smith and Shupe. Smith went 4-for-5 while Shupe was 4-for-4. Melcher and Hutt weren't far behind, each going 3-for-4 in the win.
The Tornado will return home to face Erskine College in a Conference Carolinas doubleheader. First pitch is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. For updates regarding King softball, and all other King sports follow @KingAthletics on Twitter, and be sure to "like" King University Athletics on Facebook.


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Does your child say thank you when they receive a gift or someone does something nice for them? Or do they complain that it wasn't what they wanted or say nothing at all? Thankfulness is a common topic in schools and at home this time of the year, but being grateful shouldn't be something you discuss only during the holidays. A child will never learn the true value of being grateful if it is not reinforced throughout the year. Keep in mind that gratefulness isn't a skill people have when they are born, so a child's ability to count their blessings must be taught and nurtured.
Benefits of Being Grateful
In addition to having good manners, children and adults who frequently feel grateful experience numerous benefits. As reported by Melinda Beck in The Wall Street Journal, recent studies have shown that kids who are grateful "tend to be less materialistic, get better grades, set higher goals, complain of fewer headaches and stomach aches and feel more satisfied with their friends, families, and schools" than kids who are not grateful. These findings are great indicators of how important it is to teach children to be grateful, especially since many of the benefits children gain from being grateful carry over into adulthood. In her Wall Street Journal article, Beck also shares how being grateful can positively influence an adult's health, relationships, and overall success due to the following factors:
- Grateful adults generally feel happier and have increased energy, optimism, and social connections.
- They also have a lesser chance of becoming depressed, envious, greedy, or dependent on alcoholic beverages.
- In addition to these benefits, grateful adults have higher incomes, sleep better, exercise more often, and have better immune systems.
These scientific findings prove that knowing how to say a sincere thank you and being grateful for what you have can positively impact every aspect of your life as a child and as an adult.
Raising a Grateful Child
Helping kids understand the concept of being grateful will be something you need to reinforce through constant practice and nurturing. Children who are young or very shy may be especially reluctant to share their gratitude, which may be frustrating for parents. If children don't express their thanks when appropriate, say it for them. As you teach children about gratitude, be patient and remember that being grateful is something that both children and adults have difficulty in mastering. Here are five great tips you can use to encourage and teach gratitude in your family:
1. Be a good role model for your kids. Children learn by example, so make sure you are making an effort to be grateful in your own life. Try to think and talk positively about difficult situations and people you may not like.
2. Practice being grateful as a family. Take time to discuss what each person in the family is grateful for daily or weekly. This is a great reminder of what individual family members and the family as a whole can be thankful for throughout the year.
3. Teach children the value of a sincere thank you. Knowing how to express a sincere thank you will help children make an impression now and in the future. People want to be appreciated for what they do, and acknowledging even the simplest things will help people think more positively of a person.
4. Find alternative ways for children to say thank you. Try to come up with creative and engaging ways to help encourage children to say thank you. Have them draw pictures or do a craft to give someone as a thank you, for example, or teach them to say thank you in sign language or another language.
5. Provide opportunities for children to practice and learn about being grateful. A few of the toys children play with and the books they read should promote thankfulness in some way. Greta the Grateful Goldfish is one example of a children's book that helps kids learn about being grateful. Also encourage children to say thank you when they pretend play or ask if their favorite toys and stuffed animals know how to say thank you.
Gratitude helps foster charity, so encourage children to give back as you teach them about gratitude. Be on the lookout for our upcoming blog post about teaching children the importance of giving back. We hope you and your family have a happy Thanksgiving!
Beck, Melinda. "Thank You. No, Thank You." The Wall Street Journal. Dow Jones & Company, Inc., 23 Nov. 2010. Web. 31 Oct. 2013.


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|Goal 8: To promote student excellence and to recognize exceptionally able students who show promise of continued excellence
|Objective 8.1 of 1: BYRD SCHOLARS WILL SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT HIGH RATES.
|Indicator 8.1.1 of 1: Completion of postsecondary education programs: Byrd scholars will successfully complete postsecondary education programs within 4 years.
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Explanation: Prior to 2002, we collected data that show receipt of four years of funding or graduation. As of 2002, we changed the definition of data collected to report only four-year graduation rates. Therefore, in 2002, there is a significant decline in the performance measure.
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Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2003
Data Available: March 2004
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American Legion fundraiser; Peg Godwin's gardening column; Small business marketing seminar
Chicken dinner benefit planned
The American Legion chicken dinner sale fundraiser will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at Post 43, corner of McLewean and North streets.
The chicken will be slow-cooked all morning before plates are prepared for eat-in or take-out customers. This is a major fundraiser for the veterans organization, with proceeds benefitting its youth programs. Tickets are available now from any Post 43 member. Five or more plates can be delivered upon request.
Regular post meetings are held at 7 p.m. first Thursdays.
Gardening Guru: Gourds are a sign of fall
Gourds are a welcome sign of fall. They are members of the cucumber family that also includes pumpkins, squash and many melons.
Historically, gourds were grown mainly for usefulness as containers or utensils. Some types are edible if prepared while young and tender. Today, gourds are often used as decorations.
Gourds are tender annuals that thrive in full sun, warm temperatures and plenty of nutrients. They produce two different kinds of flowers just like cucumbers. The male flowers begin the flowering cycle followed by the female flowers, which have an immature fruit at the base.
Cucurbita is a common type of gourd mainly grown for ornamental uses. These plants produce yellow flowers that open in the day and have unusual shaped and colorful gourds. Apple, turks turbin and egg are types of this group. They are subject to frost injury and should be harvested before cold weather.
Lagenaria, the utilitarian type of gourd, produces white flowers that open at night. These gourds are green as they grow on the vine and produce thick, hard shells when dry that last for a long time. Included in this group are long handle dipper, caveman�s club, birdhouse and swan gourds.
Gourds are ready to harvest when the stems begin to dry and turn brown. Cut the stems leaving several inches of length to avoid bruising. Fruit may need careful cleaning with water or a disinfectant to remove soil.
Surface drying is the beginning of the curing process, allowing the skin to harden. Place in a dry area with good air circulation and space so they do not touch.
Internal drying is the next step. Turning of the fruit discourages shriveling and encourages even curing. Gourds are ready for decorating when they become light and the seeds rattle inside.
Wax or paint can be used to decorate dried gourds. Designs can be cut with a knife or carving tool. Seeds can be saved from mature gourds and dried for the next year�s use.
Peg Godwin is horticulture agent, Lenoir County Cooperative Extension Center. Reach her at email@example.com or 252-527-2191.
LCC offers marketing seminar
Lenoir Community College Small Business Center is offering �Inexpensive and Creative Ways to Market Your Small Business� from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the LCC La Grange Center, 112 E. Railroad St.
If you�d rather eat live insects than market your business, you�re not alone. Most small business owners feel the same way, according to Emily Ballance, entrepreneur who has successfully owned and marketed two businesses for more than 25 years. She will be the guest speaker at the seminar, which is free and open to public
Ballance will share marketing techniques that don�t cost and discuss different techniques to fit the business. She also suggests participants bring business cards to this session, which promises to be fun, informative and interactive. It will be a good chance to meet people and market business.
Ballance speaks on business related topics for Small Business Centers throughout the North Carolina Community College System. She travels across the country presenting keynotes on humor and stress management and workshops on generations in the workplace, plus other topics viewable at emilyballance.com.
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The Mariners added some much-needed power to their lineup Wednesday, acquiring Michael Morse from Washington in a three-team deal that moved catcher John Jaso from Seattle to Oakland.
The NL East champion Nationals reacquired pitching prospect A.J. Cole, dealt from Washington to Oakland 13 months ago in the trade for Gio Gonzalez. Washington also got minor league pitcher Blake Treinen and a player to be named.
Cole, a 21-year-old right-hander, was among four players traded by Washington to Oakland in December 2011 for Gonzalez. Cole was 0-7 with a 7.82 ERA in eight games at Stockton of the California League and 6-3 with a 2.07 ERA at Burlington of the Midwest League, both Class A level.
Baseball America recently rated Cole as the top pitching prospect in Oakland's organization.
Morse hit .291 with 18 home runs and 62 RBIs last year in an injury-shortened season, playing mostly as a corner outfielder. He was with the Mariners from 2005-08 before he was traded to the Nationals for Ryan Langerhans in June 2009.
"I'm just glad this whole thing has unfolded the way it has," Morse said on a conference call, noting he was aware he might be traded by Washington.
"I knew there were teams involved and I knew Seattle was one of them. That was one of the teams I was hoping for. I love it out there and I always felt like I had an unfinished-business feeling in Seattle. I never got to prove myself completely what kind of player I could be or who I am," he said.
The deal clears up a logjam in the outfield for Washington and at designated hitter for Seattle.
The Nationals acquired speedy center fielder Denard Span from Minnesota this offseason and contemplated moving the 30-year-old Morse to first base but then re-signed Adam LaRoche. They are set at the corner outfield spots with Bryce Harper and Jayson Werth.
Jaso, 29, batted .276 with 10 homers and 50 RBIs last year but became expendable when Seattle obtained Kendrys Morales and Raul Ibanez, moves that shift Jesus Montero from a catcher-DH split to primarily behind the plate. The AL West champion A's traded starting catcher Kurt Suzuki to the Nationals last season and replaced him with rookie Derek Norris.
To open a roster spot for Jaso, Oakland designated catcher George Kottaras for assignment.
After struggling to score for years, Seattle has been trying to add offense the entire offseason. The Mariners acquired Morales in a trade with the Angels and pursued Arizona slugger Justin Upton. Seattle had a deal in place with the Diamondbacks, but the two-time All-Star blocked the trade.
Upton's contract gave him the power to turn down a trade to a short list of cities, Seattle included.
Morse, however, was happy to return and said he's comfortable playing first base or the outfield.
"My main goal is to play every single game. I'm so excited. Words can't describe what me and my family are going through right now. Seattle is where I got my first shot," he said. "I'm glad to be back home."
Morse had a breakout season in 2011 with Washington, hitting .303 with 31 homers and 95 RBIs. He was sidelined until June last season because of a strained back muscle and later missed time with wrist and thumb injuries.
"He's got big-time power and has obviously grown and accomplished quite a bit since he's been in Washington," Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik said. "I was very, very excited today after I talked to him about how excited he was and that really made me feel good."
The Mariners, coming off their third straight last-place finish in the AL West, ranked 27th out of 30 major league teams in runs last season with 619. They were last in slugging and on-base percentage, and 19th in home runs (149).


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NFL Week 13 Power Rankings
December 4, 2012 by Brad Oremland • Print Story •
Five Quick Hits
* Joe Posnanski is my favorite sportswriter. But whenever he writes about football, he's just ridiculous, not to be taken seriously.
* The Hall of Fame has announced this year's semifinalists, a good group. My preferences (not predictions) to advance: Larry Allen, Morten Andersen, Tim Brown, Cris Carter, Don Coryell, Terrell Davis, Kevin Greene, Joe Jacoby, Albert Lewis, Jonathan Ogden, Will Shields, Michael Strahan, Paul Tagliabue, Aeneas Williams, George Young.
* In the last 2:30 of the first half in Monday night's game, ESPN took 7 commercial breaks. That's a slap in the face to viewers.
* More proof that Greg Gumbel thinks it's still 1985: mentioning rain in the weather forecast, Gumbel chortled, "And for a change, those forecasts were right!" Weather forecasts today are very accurate, and mocking weather forecasters is about as original as complaining about airline food. Hilarious, Gumbel.
* Last night, Washington got its first Monday night home win against the Giants since November 18, 1985. Also known as the game in which Lawrence Taylor ended Joe Theismann's career.
Question conventional wisdom. Following a Reggie Bush carry up the middle this weekend, Dan Dierdorf told viewers that between-the-tackles running backs are normally "at minimum, 220 [pounds]."
LaDainian Tomlinson was listed at 215 pounds. Emmitt Smith played most of his career between 205-210. Curtis Martin weighed 210. So did Terrell Davis. Priest Holmes played at 213. Adrian Peterson is listed at 217, Marshawn Lynch at 215, Maurice Jones-Drew at 210. Frank Gore's at 217. I'm sure much of the audience assumed Dierdorf was right, but the majority of successful between-the-tackles RBs weigh less than 220 lbs.
I'll also use this space to complain about the NFL's television package, the cornerstone of which is disrespect for fans. Because of rules that make no one happy, one of the networks cut away from the most exciting game of the day (Colts/Lions) to show pre-game fluff and a snore-inducing, non-scoring drive in Baltimore. That was a big game, but I don't live in Baltimore or Pittsburgh, and like most viewers, I didn't care nearly as much about the first 5:00 of that game as the last 5:00 of the other one. Certainly, I didn't need to catch Jim Nance and Phil Simms talking about a game that hadn't even started yet.
I actually got so disgusted I flipped to FOX and watched the UFC on FOX 5 edition of Road to the Octagon. Shogun Rua's wife is hot. As always, brackets show last week's rank.
1. Denver Broncos [2] — Clinched the AFC West. The 9-3 Broncos have won as many games as the rest of the division combined (9-27). Peyton Manning threw 3 TD passes, bringing his season total to 29 and breaking the single-season franchise record. It's stunning, in today's passing environment, to remember that John Elway never threw 30 TDs in a season.
2. New England Patriots [3] — Wes Welker caught 10 or more passes for the 17th time in his career, tying Jerry Rice for the all-time record. New England has an outside chance at the single-season scoring record. The 2007 Patriots scored 589 points (36.8 per game). This year's Pats have scored 430 (35.8/gm). The 1950 Rams averaged 38.8 ppg, but in a 12-game season.
3. Houston Texans [4] — Cornerback Johnathan Joseph sat out again this week, and against the Titans, it wasn't a big deal. But next week in New England, they're going to need him. Against Tennessee, the Texans were charged with 11 penalties for 97 yards and 3 first downs, and it wasn't a problem. In Week 14, they'll have to be more disciplined. That's a big game, and a potential playoff preview. The Patriots are favored by 4.
4. San Francisco 49ers [1] — I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt that the Rams give them problems other teams don't. Since the bye, San Francisco has pounded the Bears, beaten the Saints by double-digits, and gone 0-1-1 vs. St. Louis. Colin Kaepernik took a safety this week, but he also rushed for 84 yards. Frank Gore (58 yds, 2.5 avg) had more trouble.
5. Atlanta Falcons [6] — In Week 11, they were -5 in turnovers but beat the Cardinals. In Week 13, they were +5 in turnovers but got a win that was too close for comfort. How does a great team go +5 in turnovers and only score 23 points? It doesn't. The Falcons went 1/13 on third downs and were bailed out by sound defense — especially from the line — and Saints' mistakes. The 10-point win on Thursday was their largest margin of victory since October. Atlanta has clinched the NFC South.
6. Green Bay Packers [8] — Dominated time of possession against Minnesota (38:30), overcoming poor tackling and an apparent fear of Adrian Peterson by combining tight pass defense with Christian Ponder's inability to play quarterback at the NFL level. In Week 14, Green Bay hosts the Lions. The Packers have won 20 straight at home against Detroit. The last time the Lions won in Green Bay, Detroit QB Erik Kramer outplayed the Packers' Mike Tomczak, and Mel Gray's fourth quarter punt return TD proved to be the difference (box score at Pro Football Reference).
7. Cincinnati Bengals [10] — Rank in the top half of the league in points and points allowed, as well as yards and yards allowed. They're above average in rushing yards and rushing yards allowed. Also passing yards, and passing yards allowed. They've won four in a row, three of them blowouts.
8. Chicago Bears [5] — Lost three of their last four, and they're just 1-4 against teams with winning records (they beat the Colts in Week 1). Three of their four remaining games are on the road, and the other is against Green Bay. Even though most of their key players were in the lineup this week, health is a question going forward. This is their third straight year losing to Seattle at home.
9. Baltimore Ravens [7] — Ranked one spot ahead of a team that just beat them, in Baltimore, but the Ravens have won four of their last five and beat the Steelers in Pittsburgh two weeks ago. All the teams between 5-10 have flaws that make me nervous. Terrell Suggs tore his biceps this week. It's uncertain whether or not he'll return this season, but he certainly won't be on the field in Week 14.
10. Pittsburgh Steelers [14] — At the end of the first half, Charlie Batch overthrew a wide open Mike Wallace in the end zone, and Pittsburgh settled for a field goal. But Batch completed his last 8 passes in a row and the Steelers won a critical game on the road. Troy Polamalu finally returned to action, but standout cornerback Ike Taylor injured his ankle and reportedly will miss 2-6 weeks. Ben Roethlisberger's availability remains a question.
11. New Orleans Saints [9] — Played their best defensive game of the season, but scored a season-low 13 points. Drew Brees threw 5 INTs and had a 6th negated by penalty. Obviously, having the bus egged made the difference.
12. Seattle Seahawks [13] — Huge win in Chicago, despite an overturned TD by Braylon Edwards that looked good on replay. Someone has got to tell Mike Carey and Jeff Triplette about that "indisputable visual evidence" idea. Sidney Rice got knocked out as he crossed the goal line with the game-winning TD, but he apparently passed his concussion tests and will play in Week 14. It also appears likely that starting CBs Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner will play against Arizona. Both players were suspended after testing positive for Adderall, but their cases are under appeal.
13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers [11] — Two straight losses, both to teams that have already clinched division titles, and both by less than 10. Before that, they'd won four in a row. I suspect they'll get back on track next week, when they host the 3-9 Eagles.
14. Washington Redskins [15] — Huge vulnerabilities on pass defense — the almost complete lack of pass rush is troubling — but how can you not get excited about this offense? For years, we've been hearing that NFL teams can't win with the option. It turns out you can do just fine with the option if you have a QB who can throw. Mike Shanahan may have a tough time keeping his son Kyle on staff next season. As Washington's offensive coordinator, the younger Shanahan has designed a brilliant offense around his rookie QB. Following his success in the same position with Houston, it's hard to imagine Kyle won't get some head coaching offers in the near future.
Earlier this year, I wrote that Ben Roethlisberger's rookie record for passer rating (98.1) might last for a very long time. By "a very long time," I meant 10 months. Robert Griffin III is at 104.4, and Seattle's Russell Wilson at 95.2.
15. New York Giants [12] — Eli Manning made some dynamite throws on Monday night, but the Giants committed too many penalties (9 for 73 yards) and settled for too many field goals. In the first half, the Giants converted 80% of their third downs and had three 10-play drives, but went into the locker room with just 13 points to show for it. Holding Washington's explosive offense to 17 is not bad; this loss falls on the offense and special teams, the latter for penalties and a missed field goal.
16. Indianapolis Colts [17] — Only rookie QBs to pass for over 350 yards in a win: Matthew Stafford, Andrew Luck, Andrew Luck, Andrew Luck, and Brandon Weeden. Luck obviously has a lot of promise, but he also tossed 3 picks this week, and I remain skeptical that he's already an above-average QB. Two sets of stats:
If you count rushing touchdowns and lost fumbles, QB-A has 22 TDs and 21 turnovers, compared to 21 TDs and 17 turnovers for QB-B. No one disputes that Luck is playing better than most rookie QBs, or that he's an upgrade over Curtis Painter and Kerry Collins. But this season, I'm not sure I'd take Luck over Carson Palmer (QB-B), much less Peyton Manning or RG3.
17. Dallas Cowboys [18] — Tony Romo, the thinking man's choker, led them to a 21-point fourth quarter and a comeback victory. This season, Romo has fared dramatically better in the second half:
His TD/INT differential goes from -5 to +9. Another way to look at it: in the first half, Romo is Ryan Tannehill. In the second half, he's Aaron Rodgers. Dallas has won three of its last four.
18. St. Louis Rams [25] — Greg Zuerlein had struggled a bit since the hot start that earned him nicknames like Legatron and Greg the Leg, but he was money on Sunday. Zuerlein hit a game-tying 53-yard field goal as time expired — no pressure — and then nailed a 54-yard game-winner with :26 left in overtime. Zuerlein leads the NFL in both field goals and field goal attempts of 50 yards or more (he's 7/11). The Rams rank 30th in offensive TDs (18).
19. Detroit Lions [16] — Lost three straight home games, but against opponents with a combined record of 27-9. All of those opponents are at least 8-4, and all the losses were by 4 or less. That doesn't lead me to believe this is a bad team.
20. Cleveland Browns [19] — Committed only 2 penalties, compared to 10 for Oakland. Up 13-10 in the fourth quarter, Cleveland sealed the game with a 14-play, 6-minute, 94-yard touchdown drive. Sheldon Brown had 4 passes defensed, including a red zone interception that set up the game-winning drive.
21. Buffalo Bills [27] — Three of their last four games are at home (including Week 15 in Toronto), and three are against teams with losing records. If they finish 3-1, that would mean an 8-8 record, the team's best since 2004, and it could earn Chan Gailey a fourth season.
22. New York Jets [28] — Mark Sanchez, first 10 passes:
1. Interception
2. 5 yards
3. 24 yards
4. Incomplete
5. 6 yards
6. 12 yards
7. 19 yards
8. Interception
9. Interception
10. Incomplete
There was also a sack in there. How did it take until the last drive of the third quarter to get Greg McElroy in the game? Game-winning touchdown notwithstanding, McElroy didn't look like anything special, but there's got to at least be a willingness to bench a player who won't stop turning the ball over. This is probably too high a rankings jump after a 7-6 home win against an opponent who's lost 8 straight, but I'm encouraged that the coaching staff may tie playing time to performance. When a QB is struggling like Sanchez did on Sunday, you get him out of there. I don't really care who starts next week (Tebow!), but you can't unconditionally commit to a player, especially when he kind of sucks.
23. Minnesota Vikings [22] — Since 1990, teams are 74-3 when they have a 200-yard rusher. That's how bad the Vikings' passing game is. The 2002 Dolphins (Ricky Williams) and '09 Jets (Thomas Jones) were the other underachievers. The Vikings, 5-1 at home, fell to 1-5 on the road.
24. San Diego Chargers [20] — Another last-minute loss. In Week 9, they pounded the Chiefs, 31-13. Since then, they're 0-4, but against a brutal schedule: at Buccaneers, at Broncos, Ravens, Bengals. Those teams are a combined 32-16. All the losses were by 10 or less. This is not a good team, but it's pretty good for a group that hasn't beaten anyone but the Chiefs since Week 2.
25. Carolina Panthers [21] — Ranked right behind San Diego. In a scheduling quirk, the Panthers played Tampa Bay in Week 10 and Denver in Week 11, while the Chargers faced Denver in Week 10 and Tampa in Week 11. The Panthers played both games at home and lost both, by a combined total of 28. The Chargers played both games on the road and lost by a total of 17. Thus, San Diego rates ahead. Other recent games don't offer much evidence either way.
26. Jacksonville Jaguars [23] — The continued production of Cecil Shorts in their useless offense is pretty amazing.
27. Miami Dolphins [24] — Second home game in a row. The official attendance for their game against the Seahawks was 51,295. Attendance for the Patriots was 72,114. Jake Long left this week's game with a triceps injury.
28. Tennessee Titans [26] — Swept by the Texans, and fell to 0-4 in the AFC South. They have never gone winless in the division since its creation in 2002.
29. Kansas City Chiefs [32] — First game this season with more touchdowns than turnovers. You all know about the Jovan Belcher tragedy. I credit the Chiefs organization for treating the incident as domestic violence and using the occasion to raise awareness of a problem that affects thousands of households in this country. Football fans everywhere wish the best to both families and to a little girl who will never know her parents.
30. Arizona Cardinals [29] — I know the offensive line is a mess, but there's just no way an NFL QB should go 10/31. Ryan Lindley gained 56 net yards on 33 dropbacks, and he threw an interception.
31. Philadelphia Eagles [30] — NBC pointed out that MLB's Phillies have won more recently than the Eagles, whose last victory came in September. Speaking of NBC, though, could someone tell them that the 1982 and 1987 seasons were strike-shortened? The Cowboys' DeMarcus Ware has already compiled a Hall of Fame résumé, but you can't compare his stats to Lawrence Taylor's without considering that Ware gets an extra 11 games because of the strikes.
32. Oakland Raiders [31] — Carson Palmer by quarter:
NFL.com also offers a stat line, "4th Quarter within 7," which allows us to look at clutch play versus garbage time:
People always talk about how Eli Manning is this great clutch quarterback, based on his fourth quarter stats. Eli's had some great moments, to be sure, but it's easy to put up big numbers at the end of a blowout. Here's Palmer in the last two minutes of each half:


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Kelly Jocius, executive director, Rush Hour Concerts
Kelly Jocius has joined the Rush Hour Concerts as executive director. Jocius has extensive experience in non-profit arts leadership in Chicago, most recently as executive director of the The Midwest Clinic, where he held strategic, operating, marketing, financial and administrative responsibility. The four-day clinic held in McCormick Place comprises 40 concerts, 100 clinics and a music industry trade show with 360 vendors. Jocius, 41, has bachelor's and master's degrees in advertising from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. Rush Hour Concerts produces festivals including a Summer Series of weekly free concerts at historic St. James Cathedral in River North.
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Secret Woods Nature Center, an educational and passive public recreation area acquired with the assistance of the Nature Conservancy, was Broward's first interpretive nature center. The 57 acres of Secret Woods, a Designated Urban Wilderness Area, encompass three vegetative communities: cypress-maple wetland, laurel oak hammock, and pone apple/mangrove wetland. The site is influences by the New River and offers an overlook of the South Fork along the New River Trail. A 2,000-square-foot interpretive center offers hands-on activities, live animals, and computer kiosk learning. Guided nature walks and nature/environmental special events are scheduled regularly. Special tours and program are available or can be created for specific ages and groups. A volunteer program, including training for new volunteers, is available for individuals interested in conducting nature walks.
Become a Secret Woods Volunteer!No meetings! No dues! Are you between the ages of 13 and 100? Then we need you! Learn about photography, painting, recycling, plants, and nature as you volunteer to help with our special events. Staying in shape is easy at Secret Woods. Hike our trails and pick up litter, plant native trees, remove exotics, or maintain our geocaches and letterboxes. Feeling crafty? Design and create signs, decorations, and themed games for our upcoming programs. Need service hours? We'll customize a program tailored to your interests and schedule. To volunteer, contact the park's naturalist at 954-357-8884, ext. 3.
Come visit Secret Woods Nature Center - we have something for everyone.
Nature Tots
Our award-winning Nature Tots program takes place every fourth Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. It is a nature-themed program aimed at 2-to-4-year-old children. Secret Woods' Nature Tots program was honored by South Florida Parenting Magazine with a Kids Crown award for being "the best outdoor enrichment program for little ones." Nature Tots usually takes place outside exploring nature and natural science topics with stories and hands-on activities. Every month features a different theme, so there is always something new for the children. The cost for this program is $5 per child; accompanying parents are free. Preregistration is required. To register your child, call Secret Woods at 954-357-8884.
Tot Walks
These walks, for ages 2 to 4 with a parent, are held the second Monday of most months. The tots explore the nature center by way of short nature walks, with a different theme each month. The cost for this program is $5 per child; accompanying parents are free. Preregistration is required. Call Secret Woods at 954-357-8884.
We offer a wide variety of scout advancement programs.
Wolf and Bear badge requirements. Bear Soil and Water Conservation.Webelos Forester, Naturalist, Scientist, Artist, Into the Wild, Into the Woods.
Unit leaders may call and schedule a badge program just for their unit. There is a minimum of 10 scouts for all programs. The cost for badge programs is $4 per hour for each scout participating. There is no charge for adults. Most badge programs are two hours long. For additional information, call the nature center at 954-357-8884.
Guided Nature Walks
Free guided nature walks are offered most Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. and most Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Groups of 10 or more can make reservations for a specific date and time; there is a $3-per-person fee for scheduled group walks. Either way, a park naturalist will walk you along the nature trail and point out the various plants and trees as well as any wildlife. Our park naturalists are trained professionals and will provide in-depth details about Florida's flora and fauna. As you walk along the trail they will also give you a glimpse into the history of the area and how Secret Woods came to be. The walks last about an hour. For reservations, call the nature center at 954-357-8884.
Jamming in the ParkBring your favorite acoustic instrument for an impromptu music jam the fourth Sunday of every month from 1 to 4 p.m. Join local musicians as they play all afternoon in the air-conditioned Julia Hall. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, you're sure to have a good time. If you like listening to acoustic music but you don't play an instrument, come join us anyway. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the melodic sounds in the beautiful surroundings. You must be 16 or older to play. This program is free to all.
Group Programs
Discovering the New River Trail (All Ages)A naturalist will lead your group on an exploration of the plant communities found along and influenced by the New River. Our trip begins in the hammock forest, where laurel oaks tower overhead. Traveling to the flood plain, your group will experience the brackish-water wetland dominated by pond apple and mangrove trees. After spending some time at the observation deck overlooking the South Fork of the New River, your group will return to view the Monarch Interpretive Center. • One hour. • $3/student. Maximum 60 students.
Hammock Hike-and-Seek (Pre-K-Third Grades)A naturalist will lead your group on an exploration of the Laurel Oak Hammock with hands-on activities along the way, demonstrating animal life in a hammock. Animal senses and signs, environmental conditions, and plant adaptations will be observed as we walk through uplands and over bridges where water flows, feeding wetlands throughout the park.• One hour. • $3/student. Maximum 60 students.
Wonderful Reptiles (Pre-K-Third Grades)The physical adaptations of the four classes of reptiles will be discussed while your group meets some of the native reptiles that call South Florida and Secret Woods their home. Following the reptile encounter, students will paint a wooden snake to take home and share the importance of these creatures in our world.• One hour.• $5/student. Maximum 60 students. Butterflies Are Free (Pre-K-Third Grades)Join our staff to discover the life cycle of the butterfly and compare insect anatomy. Participants will make their own craft butterflies and take them on a walk through Butterfly Island to observe butterflies and the plants that attract them while looking for the different phases of these beautiful insects. • One hour. • $5/student. Maximum 60 students.
Fishy Prints (Pre-K-Sixth Grades)Hear the story of Gyotaku, a modern and ancient art of fish printing. Fish anatomy and physical adaptations are discussed before making your own Gyotaku print. • One hour. • $5/student. Maximum 60 students.
Nature's Stewards (Middle-High School)This program offers students the opportunity to learn how and why some exotic plants have become a problem in South Florida. Students will get the opportunity for hands-on land management by learning to identify and remove exotic species. • One to three hours. • Free, with completion of work project. Maximum 60 students.
Found in the Woods (High School and Up)Learn the basics of way finding and orienteering with hand-held compasses and an introduction to map-reading skills. The groups will then use these skills during an off-trail scavenger hunt through the back woods of Secret Woods. • Two hours. • $10/student. Maximum 60 students.
Any of the group programs can be arranged in advance by contacting the park at 954-357-8884.