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CLERMONT, Fla. – MIT had its best offensive output of the season but could not hold onto an early lead, falling to Mount Mercy College, 7-6, in spring break softball action on Tuesday. The Engineers also suffered a 6-0 setback to No. 12 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earlier in the day. With a pair of games remaining on their Florida trip, Tech's ledger now stands at 1-8 overall.
Against Mount Mercy (8-3), Sarah Van Belleghem (Los Gatos, Calif.) belted her first career homerun, one of two extra-base hits for the freshman, and drove in three runs while scoring twice. Five of Tech's 11 hits went for extra-bases, including doubles by Van Belleghem, junior Anna Christensen (Vernon Hills, Ill.) and freshman Karly McLaughlin (Edwardsville, Ill.) as well as a triple off the bat of junior Leah Alpert (Needham, Mass.).
Mount Mercy struck first, plating three runs in the top of the first inning but MIT wasted little time in responding, bouncing back for a pair in the home half of the frame. Christensen and Van Belleghem hit back-to-back one-out doubles and McLaughlin brought Van Belleghem home with a base hit.
After the Mustangs extended their lead to 4-2 in the third, Van Belleghem once again plated Christensen with the long ball to even things up at four. The Engineers could have tacked on more in the inning, as McLaughlin laced a double with no one out but the freshman was thrown out trying to stretch it into a triple. Mount Mercy escaped with no further damage thanks to a strikeout by freshman Ellie Fodor (Trenton, Mich.) and fly-out from junior Jessica Iacobucci (Phoenixville, Pa.).
Tech finally took the lead in the fourth inning, thanks to a pair of runs to make it 6-5. Senior Katie Harrington's (Lexington, Ky.) base-hit brought in Alpert, following her one-out triple. Harrington would move into scoring position on a wild pitch and an error and score on Christensen's fielder's choice. Van Belleghem came up with runners on second and third and a chance to do even more damage but senior Nydia Ruleman (Germantown, Tenn.) was thrown out at the plate on Van Belleghem's grounder to third.
Fodor would come in to pitch in the top of the fifth, as a couple of MIT miscues allowed the game-winning runs to score in the frame. Leadoff batter, Emily Hickey (Independence, Iowa), reached on an error and moved to second on a wild pitch. Hickey was driven in on a double by Mariah Early (Cedar Rapids, Iowa), who later scored thanks to the Cardinal and Gray's third error of the afternoon.
Fodor, representing the tying run, wound up in scoring position in the bottom of the seventh but would get no further, as back-to-back groundouts by Iacobucci and junior Emily Creedon (Stoneham, Mass.) ended the threat.
Fodor took the loss, allowing a pair of unearned runs over three innings while striking out three batters. McLaughlin pitched the first four innings, surrendering five runs on eight hits.
Against Wisconsin-Whitewater, the Engineers were touched up for five runs in the second inning, which would be more than enough, as MIT managed just two hits on the day. Iacobucci took the loss, after giving up three runs on two hits and four walks for the Warhawks (7-1).
Tech will wrap up its trip with a pair of games Wednesday, facing DePauw University and Middlebury College. The game against Middlebury will be the third meeting between the two teams this week. MIT will then return home for its New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) opener on Friday, March 30 at home against Wellesley College. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 3:00 p.m.


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The Blessings Of Withdrawing
Our church just finished a week of prayer and fasting. The week began with a great message from my friend, Pastor Daniel Fusco, as he preached at our church, his sermon being entitled "The Ministry Of Withdrawal". Give it a listen and prepare to be challenged.
Some people in our church put great forth great effort in fasting from food and certain beverages. Others fasted from media, i.e., T.V., Facebook, etc. What was withdrawn from was up to each person. Time was set aside to seek God. Unnecessary things were set aside in order to seek God. We met each night from Sunday-Thursday, and joined other churches via webcasts, and we prayed, worshiped, and took communion.
I was greatly blessed by withdrawing from certain things. For me, they are things not needed, and at times, are wasteful. I believe that the greatest hindrance to the American Church is what Jesus called "the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches". (Matthew 13:22) There is much unfruitfulness in the Body of Christ in America. I include myself in that statement.
This week I was blessed to taste more deeply of the Lord, and I was refreshed and reminded that He is indeed good.
I pray for myself, our church, and every Christian I know, that we would withdraw from that which us from Jesus, and which does not satisfy, but rather, leaves us thirsty. Recreation and entertainment is fine to a point, but we are over saturated with the temporal and suffer leanness in things spiritual.
As far as I can see, prayer is neglected, holiness is a concept, and Jesus is our "bro". I want that to change in my life.
"Father, bring revival to my heart and the hearts of every Christian I know. Save us from materialism and the addiction to entertainment, and cause us to be hungry for you as never before. We do not ask you to empty us out. We ask you to help us empty ourselves out. We ask that you would break our hearts over our carnality, that we would empty ourselves out, that you may fill us".

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JimHanna needed a new print or packaging design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 76 designs submitted by 11 freelance designers.
Jellee Schnapps
We are new company just about to launch our new vodka jello packs, called Jellee Schnapps. We are looking for a really fun, exiting new logo with label design for this new product.
The target market is 18 - 35 year old fun, party people. The product will aimed at anyone having a party with friends.
We are looking for a label design for the Jellee Schnapps pack, which wil have a Jellee Schnapps logo incorporated into it.
Please let your creative minds free on this one, I would like the design to be fun, funky but as it is an alcohol product, be carefull not to make too attractive to children.
You can also be free with color choice.
Have attached a couple of files showing the packaging for the product, one has the packaging with no label and the second has a very simple label measuring 100mm x 160mm attached to give you an idea of how it will fit to the packaging.
The pack consists of a clear tube containing 6 vodka jello's, three flavors, 2 of each kind.
We need to include the following wording on the label :
Jellee Schnapps
Mixed 6 pack
Berry Purple, Apple Twist, Berry Red
Each Jellee contains 25ml e 11% alc/vol
Chill Before Serving
Made by, R.O.S, BT14 7EE
Please also add the barcode to the lower left or right side of your label design.
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Purple Top White Globe Turnip Seed - Purple Top Turnips are generally tolerant of freezing weather, and their roots can be stored for a fairly long period of time in cold storage conditions. Rutabagas or Swedish turnips ("Swedes ") tend to be somewhat larger, sweeter and less strongly flavored than turnips. Also, their flesh is a yellowish creamy color. Turnips have a crisp white flesh and a zesty mustard-like flavor.
Seed Rate: 5-10 lbs. per acre
Seed Depth: 1/8 - 1/4 inch
Planting Date: Fall, Winter, Spring
pH: 5.5-6.5
Fertilizer: 8-8-8 250 lbs. per acre
Although these crops will stand some heat, they are normally considered cool-weather crops. Plant them in late winter/early spring for a spring crop or in the late summer for a fall/winter crop. The seeds of turnip are very small. The seedlings are fairly small and delicate as well. Scatter the seeds and rake them in or plant them thickly in a straight, narrow line. Cover the seeds about 1/2 inch deep. Very thick stands will have to be thinned to allow for good root formation. To ensure good germination and emergence, frequent light watering may be needed. Crusty soils will retard emergence and a poor stand may result in these soils.
Turnips will thrive in many types of soil. A loose, friable loam will allow the best root size and formation. Good drainage is essential, but dry soils should be avoided unless irrigation is planned. Soils of moderate fertility will produce the best crop, although proper fertilization and pH adjustment can overcome lack of natural fertility.
A soil test should be taken to determine the soil pH and nutrients needs. The optimum pH for turnip production is 6.0 to 6.5. Apply limestone according to soil test recommendations at least three months prior to planting to adjust the pH to the proper level.
Soils that are infested with root-knot nematodes should be avoided particularly for the fall crop; these pests will cause deformed roots. Do not plant turnips after other cole crops.
A soil test is always the best method for deter-mining the fertilization needs of a crop. Information on soil testing is available in HGIC 1652, Soil Testing.
If a soil test has not been taken, fertilize turnips and rutabagas with 3 pounds of 5-10-10 fertilizer per 100 square feet. Add additional nitrogen when the young plants begin to put on "true leaves" or after a heavy rainfall. Apply calcium nitrate at 2 pounds per 100 feet of row or 33-0-0 at 1 pound per 100 feet of row. Avoid applying too much nitrogen, which will reduce root formation. Broadcast fertilizer over the whole planting area a few days before seeding. Sidedress applications should be placed at least 3 inches away from the seed row.
If the weather is dry, irrigation during the root development stage will give the best quality roots.
Cultural Practices
Early season weed control is essential. When rows are used, shallow cultivation and hoeing are effective. In a wide bed, pulling the weeds is sometimes the only solution. This should be done when the weeds are very small. Hoeing and cultivation also keep the soil loose and friable around the plants, enabling them to produce large, well-shaped roots.
Turnips suffer from the same problems as other members of the cabbage group. Several species of leaf-feeding caterpillars eat the foliage. Cutworms can sever the seedling. Wire-worms occasionally feed on turnip roots.
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Question: What Factors Increase My Risk Of Developing Pain Associated With Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Answer: Well, since rheumatoid arthritis is a disease of unknown cause, it's obviously difficult to avoid something you don't understand. There are certain things that seem to predispose people to developing rheumatoid arthritis. One that has come to light recently is smoking. So, certainly avoiding cigarettes for a variety of reasons are important. It looks like cardiovascular disease is also a major cause of death in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, so another reason why smoking is a good thing to avoid.
We usually suggest to people that they try and keep in as good physical shape as they can. A reasonable amount of exercise, certainly rest is an important feature with rheumatoid arthritis. If patients overdo and don't get adequate rest, they can certainly increase their pain levels.
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5 Things We Wished Were On Rick Ross' 'Black Bar Mitzvah' Mixtape
Rick Ross released another posse-heavy mixtape for the masses.
Though lacing the expected street bangers with Maybach Music G-notes, the Bawse came up a little short for his Black Bar Mitzvah. With the staple Pharrell-produced cut, a couple bars about the Jeezy brawl at the BET Awards and his right-hand Jewish man Drake making a cameo, we could have used more elements of surprise.
If Rozay really wanted to rejoice his 'coming of age,' then here are five additions that would have made the celebration worthwhile.


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MobileCompanies needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 74 designs submitted by 25 freelance designers.
We are a team of web and mobile application developers. We have several mobile applications for the iPhone/iPod-Touch and web applications for Facebook, Bebo, and Myspace that have reached millions of people (who will also see our new logo, designed hopefully by you!). We're funded, fun and looking to add some design help for logos, icons, and webpages. This logo project is one of many to come.
Our website is at http://www.webworksapplications.com
Our users are fun people from a variety of ages. They're entertainment seekers.
We are looking for a fun and creative logo for Webworks & Applications. A logo that shows what we are, even without reading the logo. For example, WebWorks can have a gear as the "o" to show that the web is working. As for "applications" it doesn't necessarily have to be in the logo. But if it is in the logo, maybe "& applications" can be a smaller sized font under WebWorks. Or it can be side by side w/ WebWorks, whichever you feel is best.
Here are some sample logos that are creative:
http://www.appsilicious.com/images/header.gif (this one is fun and creative)
http://mugnaiwp.lg1.simplecdn.net/w…ridges.jpg (this one is fun and creative)
http://logopond.com/gallery/detail/66994 (this one is fun and creative)
http://logopond.com/gallery/detail/60278 (this one is too simple, but is creative)
Please have fun and be creative.
Also, the files we will require are:
Print file format - .ai (CMYK)
Web file format - .jpg and layered .psd (RGB)
Lastly, Please do not use any stock images or clip art in the logo.
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"The first RC build for the FreeBSD-9.0 release cycle is now available. ISO images for the architectures amd64, i386, ia64, powerpc, powerpc64, and sparc64 are available on most of our FreeBSD mirror sites. One of the many new features in 9.0 we would like to be tested is the new installer, so we encourage our users to do fresh installation on test systems. Alternatively, users upgrading existing systems may now do so using the freebsd-update(8) utility."
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Tips to Prevent yourself from Sexually Transmitted Diseases during Oral Sex
Be Safe while Performing Oral Sex
Sex is always linked with pleasure and bliss. Most people take care of unwanted pregnancy while performing the act of love but what shouldn't be ignored are sexually transmitted diseases which are caused by the bacteria and viruses exchanged during intercourse. These viruses can infect the sex organs and skin of the genitals. These infections can also be transmitted while performing oral sex. Using condom for protection is the best way to avoid any infection. However, there are other ways too by which you can protect yourself.
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Avoid the Fluids from Vagina to come in Contact
You must avoid the vaginal fluid by placing latex around the vagina. Latex which is also known as dental dam can be made by cutting the bottom of the condom.
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Avoid Semen
Make sure while you are giving a blow job to your sex partner, his semen do not enter your mouth. Cover his sex organ with a condom but make sure that it does not have spermicide on it.
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Avoid Oral Sex if you have Sores
You shouldn't indulge in oral sex if you have cuts or sores in your mouth or around the vagina or penis. Infections are most likely to spread in such conditions.
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Do not Brush your Teeth Right Before Oral Sex
It is not advisable to brush your teeth right before performing oral sex. Rubbing your teeth may cause cuts in the mouth giving way to viruses.
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Avoid Ejaculating in Mouth
If the man isn't wearing a condom, he should avoid ejaculating in the mouth of his sex partner.
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Avoid Touching Lining of Throat
You must take care that you are not taking in the male sex organ deep till your throat. This may disturb the lining of your throat making infection to enter the body.
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Talk to your Partner
Don't feel shy in discussing with your partner about his sexual health. You must be sure about the number of people they have slept with before you. You should discuss with your partner the kind of steps they would like to take to prevent STDs.
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Don't have Sex with Multiple Partners
Studies suggest that the more number of people who have physical contact with, the more you increase your chances of catching an STD. Try to limit your number of partners and try sticking to one person so that you are aware about his sexual health and hygiene.
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Clean your Sex Organs
Make sure that you clean up your sex organs thoroughly before your partner performs oral sex. Apart from internal there are external infections too which may transmit STDs.
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Use Vaginal Wash
Women should not forget to use vaginal washing gels after oral sex. This is to ensure that no external germs stay inside your vagina.
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This property can be used to disable the transaction logging, where the performance is of utmost importance more than the recovery. This property, by default, won't exist in the server configuration.
To disable distributed transaction logging with the Admin Console, go to Configurations > config-name > Transaction Service. Click on Add Property, and specify:
Name: disable-distributed-transaction-logging
Value: true
You can also set this property with asadmin, for example:
asadmin set server1.transaction-service.disable-distributed-transaction-logging=true
Setting this attribute to true disables transaction logging, which can improve performance. Setting it to false (the default), makes the transaction service write transactional activity to transaction logs so that transactions can be recovered. If Recover on Restart is checked, this property is ignored.
Set this property to true only if performance is more important than transaction recovery.
To set the Recover on Restart attribute with the Admin Console, go to Configurations > config-name > Transaction Service. Click the Recover check box to set it to true (checked, the default) or false (un-checked).
You can also set automatic recovery with asadmin, for example:
asadmin set server1.transaction-service.automatic-recovery=false
When Recover on Restart is true, the server will always perform transaction logging, regardless of the Disable Distributed Transaction Logging attribute.
If Recover on Restart is false, then:
If Disable Distributed Transaction Logging is false (the default), then the server will write transaction logs.
If Disable Distributed Transaction Logging is true, then the server will not write transaction logs.
Not writing transaction logs will give approximately twenty percent improvement in performance, but at the cost of not being able to recover from any interrupted transactions. The performance benefit applies to transaction-intensive tests. Gains in real applications may be less.
The keypoint interval determines how often entries for completed transactions are removed from the log file. Keypointing prevents a process log from growing indefinitely.
Frequent keypointing is detrimental to performance. The default value of the Keypoint Interval is 2048, which is sufficient in most cases.


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Over the last fifteen years Forge Motorsport have grown in to one of the UK's premier manufacturers of products and accessories for race, competition and road vehicles.
Forge production is carried out in house on state of the art CNC machining centres by skilled programmers. Their fabrication department produce some of the best Intercoolers, Fuel tanks, and Induction kits on the market with the expertise on hand Forge supply products to several F1, WRC, Le Mans teams, also several main OEM manufacturers.
All Forge products are guaranteed for life with the Forge "No Hassle" service promise.
When you purchase from TSR a Forge Motorsport product you are assured of quality products and a service to match. If you require a particular product that is not listed on the site, please call or email and we will gladly assist with any queries.


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The loveseat evokes the enchantment you've been craving! This loveseat features chrome nail head trim, button tufting along the back and inside arms. The velvet-like fabric creates an inviting atmosphere while bringing luxury to your home. Upholstery Material: Velvet Design: Standard Overall Product Weight: 93lb. Assembly Required: Yes Overall: 71'' W x 35'' D
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If you want to order Mercer41 Heathfield Loveseat at low prices, I recommend a popular online shop that might be what you would like. Super comfortable for you. I recommend you to click to check price and read more information before to order it. Now online shopping is veru popular. Purchases through the site quite easily. And there are many online shops. Today you can buy the sofa a through my recommend online shops. But before you buy your first payment should be compared prices from other online shops. And discover customer reviews from online shop and check on the credibility of online shop.
Shopping Online: Tips for the holidays
The holiday season is upon us, and that means millions of people will be shopping for gifts online. Though online shopping peaks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, you can be a safe shopper year-round. Here are some tips to remember:
-Always use a credit card. Never use a wire-transfer or a non-credit card method to buy anything online. Laws allow you to challenge any disputed item that shows up on your credit card bill, and most credit card companies have what's called a "zero liability" policy that doesn't hold you accountable for charges made if your card is lost or stolen.
-Make sure you're using a secure site when paying for something. The site you're visiting may not have an "https" in the URL, but you should see one when you go to check out. As an example, when you shop at Amazon, you only see www.amazon.com in the URL. But when you go to pay for the items in your shopping cart, you're taken to a secure version of the site. You can see that the checkout page begins with "https," a sign that you're on a secure site.
-When in doubt, do some research! If looking at a website that seems sketchy, pause for a second and do some research on the company before you buy. The Better Business Bureau offers a list of accredited businesses on its website. You can also Google the company. You may find customer reviews and experiences that could help you determine if the site is legitimate. If in doubt, don't buy.
-Finally, don't click on links directly from e-mails. Businesses love to send e-mails touting their latest sales. But so do scammers! If you get an e-mail from the Gap advertising 30% off, don't click directly from the email. Instead, type in the Gap's web address directly into your browser and then search for the deals. This helps prevent you from clicking on a link from a phishing email.
Online shopping is fun and convenient. Just make sure you're doing it safely and securely, and you should be fine.
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6th formers start planning your next steps now!
Use the next 1-2 years wisely!
Consider all your options and ensure you will be sought after by employers or universities
Your Options At a Glance:
a) Apprenticeships
Hands on experience in the workplace – in a wide range of industries finance, Law, media, computing, business, construction, engineering, Health and Social Care, pharmaceuticals, Animal Care,
A salary – minimum wage £3.50 ph but many employers pay more – up to £500 per week for a Higher or Degree Apprenticeship.
Qualifications – level 2 Intermediate apprenticeship (equivalent to GCSE's), level 3 Advanced apprenticeship (equivalent to A levels), level 4/5 Higher apprenticeship (equivalent to foundation degree), level 6/7 Degree apprenticeships (a full undergraduate degree).
Some things to consider:
Some apprenticeships are better than others –– check the qualification they are giving you, will it qualify you for the career you want?
b) School leaver programs
£22,000 p.a.
For more information:
www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk young people rate their apprenticeship with 100's of companies and much more
www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk (some of the above information taken from this site) www.getingofar.gov.uk for all apprenticeship vacancies – search now for higher and degree apprenticeships so that you can see what they are looking for in their candidates early and start preparing! https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/inspirations set up by a 6th form student who did not want to go to university but felt there was no independent useful advice out there about his alternatives – he is now a multi millionaire!
http://www.unisnotforme.com/ also founded by a 17 year old a community of ambitious young people exploring alternatives to university
http://purepotential.org/events/ info about large organisations offering excellent apprenticeship programs etc.
c) Trainee position
d) University at home or abroad:
An undergraduate degree and access into professions which require a degree – Medicine (including nursing, midwifery, dentistry), Vet, Barrister/Lawyer, Teaching, Engineering and Science
A rite of passage into adulthood! – many people find going to university a fun and supportive way to learn how to live independently
Some really important transferable skills for lots of careers – research and articulate writing skills, presentation skills, time management and working to deadlines, work or project experience for some degrees, team and independent working, confidence, new experiences etc.
Some things to consider:
Of course the biggy – huge debt – on average £40K and interest rates are set to rise this September. There are many articles and websites to help you understand how the student loan works and the implications of taking out a student loan.
https://university.which.co.uk loads of useful info about going to university and higher education explained, and a section for parents – click here
Click here for an article about student loans
More and more students are going abroad to do their degree it can be cheaper and can enrich your studies further – by learning another language (although lessons are in English!), learning about another culture and their people, generally broadening your horizons, opening up different job opportunities. https://www.prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate-study/study-abroad
Some things to consider:
We don't yet know what the impact of Brexit if any will be, the adjustment to being away from home and family may be greater, it may be harder and more expensive to travel home, not everyone will speak English!
e) Gap Year:
The opportunity to travel – there are many organisations offering a range of organised gap opportunities (it doesn't have to be a year) all over the world. You can plan your own trip by buying a round the world ticket which allows you to tailor a trip to include the countries you want to visit
Gain new skills – there are opportunities to do a wide range of volunteering including teaching, sports coaching, helping to build housing/schools etc., providing holiday activities for children, working on animal or environmental projects. Whatever your interests you can find something to suit and learn a whole raft of new skills.
Experience new cultures/people and work places – working in close proximity to people from very different cultures can teach us a great deal about ourselves and our own lives/passions/interests; which in turn can often help us make a decision about our own future career and what is important to us
Time to think about what you really want to do with your future – if you still have no idea what sort of career you want taking time away from all that is known and familiar to you can really give you some good thinking time and experiences to help in your decision making
Learn valuable life skills – independence, resilience, cooking, organisational skills, communication
Give something back – volunteering can be immensely rewarding and help us appreciate what we have! Have loads of fun and create great memories! – I don't know anyone that has taken time to travel and work/volunteer who hasn't done this!
Some things to consider:
When should you take your gap year? Before or after university? in some sectors it is inadvisable to take time away after your degree i.e. when things are changing rapidly and your knowledge may become outdated relatively quickly (IT). How will you pay for it? For some volunteering gap years you could raise the money via fundraising events but you need to start early! It may be more worth while to ensure you get some work experience related to the career you are considering.
Useful websites and articles:
top 5 gap year companies, grouped into subjects of interest, summarises costs/activity/destination/price
article about paid work experience (note 2009 so some links to websites may no longer exist)
STA Travel sell round the world flights and have advisers who are well travelled to help you plan your trip
lots of independent advice on taking a gap year – the good and the not so good!
So what can you do now to make yourself an attractive prospect to any future employer or university?
Volunteer/Work Experience/ Internships:
This is an excellent way to spend the school holidays for the next year or two. You could gain valuable new skills, experience and contacts, you could get offered a job/apprenticeship for when you leave 6th form, it will increase your confidence, you can make new friends and have fun! It will give you things to put on your CV and personal statement for university and give you something to talk about at an interview.
How can I get work experience or find volunteering opportunities?
1. Put together a CV and covering letter, see here for help with this https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/get-a-job/cv-tips
2. search for local companies you would like to work for and send your CV and covering letter asking for WE, or visit them and try and talk to someone and hand your CV in
3. Search for volunteering opportunities near you here www.do-it.org
4. Email email@example.com or call 01234 354366 to tell him what type of volunteering you want to do
In particular industries large companies offer work experience programs e.g. for medical related opportunities locally go to:
(L&D hospital)
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An excerpt from John Main OSB, "Self-Will and Divine-Will," MONASTERY WITHOUT WALLS: The Spiritual Letters of John Main (Norwich: Canterbury Press, 2006) pp. 195-96.
St Paul tells us that there is a light shining in our hearts. St John tells us that this light is the point of divine consciousness, of infinitely pure love, to be fond and worshipped in every person—the light that enlightens everyone who comes into this world.
This is what it means to be human: to enshrine this unique and universal divine one-pointedness. St Paul and St John are witnesses to this. But our own experience must also teach us that everything and everyone is enlightened by this same point of light that we find in ourselves. We must discover others in ourselves and ourselves in others. We must become real selves. Divine love is the originating and sustaining power of all creation and consciousness. Our hopes for peace are not vain hopes because the experience of God, in the Christ-light shining within us, leads peace and unifies us. It harmonizes our interior forces and satisfies our every desire beyond anything we can imagine or desire.
Life is the pursuit of wisdom because wisdom requires that we learn to live out of the resources of this light and energy. To be wise is to be in harmony with it and vitalized by it. To slip out of this harmony is to descend from wisdom to mere cleverness and to begin to slides down the slope that ends in the hell of non-being. This slipping is the reverse of the process of conversion. Whenever someone is travelling in this reverse direction, they may see everything that a person in conversion sees but they see it in reverse as mirror images of reality. Whereas conversion leads us to love and more life, slipping increases only the egoism which diminishes life. Love is creative; egoism is death-dealing. Conversion is commitment to the creativity of love. . . .This is met with in individuals as well as in societies. In both, affluence and power are not the test of true creativity. The only trustworthy measure is the depth of peace flowing from the center that harmonizes all its parts in love.
After Meditation: William Stafford, "Love in the Country," STORIES THAT COULD BE TRUE (New York: Harper and Row, 1977); quoted in The Writer's Almanac, Thursday, May 10, 2012.
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Mariah Carey is hard at work cooking up tracks for her 14th album, and from the look of things, it doesn't appear that she's fiddling with a winning recipe. She sticks with what works!The 42-year-old took to her Twitter account yesterday (April 18th), and uploaded a photo of herself along with producers Jermaine Dupri and Bryan Michael-Cox, both of whom she's worked with extensively in the past, perhaps most famously on her 2005 LP, 'The Emancipation of Mimi.'
"Break time at the studio with me, @Mr_Dupri and B. Cox," she wrote, with the photo attached.
And while Carey is certainly focused on crafting some great new records— remember, she hasn't released a full studio LP since since 2009′s 'Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel'— that doesn't mean she isn't also about having some fun as well. In a bit of role reversal, she got behind the camera for an in-studio interview with JD. Watch the fun duo goof off and chat it up below!
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As we transition into offseason mode, we'll start by breaking down the Nationals' roster by position (infield, outfield, catcher, rotation and bullpen) this week and examine where things stand at season's end and where things might stand moving forward. Today's position: The starting rotation...
Stats: 15-6, 3.16 ERA, 159.1 IP, 1.155 WHIP, 11.1 K/9, 2.7 BB/9
2012 salary: $3 million
Contract status: Arbitration-eligible in 2014, free agent in 2017
Where he fits in: Right at the top of the rotation. And straight through September (and into October, should the Nationals get that far). The Shutdown will be a huge topic of discussion all spring, but once the season gets underway, Strasburg will be free to pitch every fifth day with no restrictions (aside from running up pitch counts only Livan Hernandez is allowed to reach). One more year removed from his Tommy John surgery, the right-hander figures to be more consistent from start to start and should feel like he's still got plenty left in the tank late in the year, much as Jordan Zimmermann did this year.
Stats: 21-8, 2.89 ERA, 199.1 IP, 1.129 WHIP, 9.3 K/9, 3.4 BB/9
2012 salary: $3.25 million
Contract status: $6.25 million in 2013, $8.5 million in 2014, $11 million in 2015, $12 million in 2016, $12 million club option in 2017, $12 million player option in 2018 (guaranteed with 180 IP in 2017)
Where he fits in: Though he led the majors in wins in 2012, Gonzalez will almost certainly play second fiddle to Strasburg in 2013. That's the role the Nationals intended all along for the left-hander, who while brilliant at times is still prone to the occasional hiccup (as we saw in the postseason). Another year wiser and more comfortable against National League lineups, Gonzalez should continue to develop as a front-line starter and give the Nats as good of a 1-2 punch as there is in baseball right now.
Stats: 12-8, 2.94 ERA, 195.2 IP, 1.170 WHIP, 7.0 K/9, 2.0 BB/9
2012 salary: $2.3 million
Contract status: Arbitration-eligible, free agent in 2016
Where he fits in: Actually, make that as good of a 1-2-3 punch as there is in baseball right now, because Zimmermann deserves to be lumped in with Strasburg and Gonzalez as front-line starters. The right-hander took another big step forward this season, throwing more innings than he ever has and showing he still had enough left in the tank to dial his fastball up to 97 mph during his surprise relief appearance in Game 4 of the NLDS. Though they still control his rights for three more years, the Nationals are going to seriously consider locking up Zimmermann to a long-term deal this winter. They've already got Strasburg and Gonzalez for at least four more years; they'd love to ensure they've got Zimmermann at least that long as well.
Stats: 10-8, 3.40 ERA, 164.1 IP, 1.223 WHIP, 5.8 K/9, 2.8 BB/9
2012 salary: $485,000
Contract status: Arbitration-eligible, free agent in 2016
Where he fits in: Perhaps the most pleasant development from the entire Nationals pitching staff this season was Detwiler's long-awaited emergence after years of teasing everyone with his potential. The left-hander proved he can get through big-league lineups three times with success, proved his arm could hold up over the long haul and proved he could thrive under pressure (witness Game 4 of the NLDS). In the process, he locked up the fourth starter's job for next year and several years to come, though his price is going to go up now that he's reached arbitration eligibility.
Stats: 10-11, 4.03 ERA, 189.2 IP, 1.218 WHIP, 8.0 K/9, 2.8 BB/9
2012 salary: $11 million
Contract status: Free agent
Where he fits in: Signed to provide veteran influence, eat up innings and help fill the void when Strasburg was shut down, Jackson was brilliant times, downright ugly at others. He'd love to return in 2013, but the Nationals appear ready to look elsewhere, leaving the enigmatic right-hander to hope another club offers him the long-term deal he couldn't procure last winter.
Stats: 4-1, 4.13 ERA, 32.2 IP, 1.439 WHIP, 4.7 K/9, 3.9 BB/9
2012 salary: $5 million
Contract status: Arbitration-eligible, free agent in 2014
Where he fits in: After a bizarre season, most of it spent at Class AAA Syracuse waiting just in case the Nationals needed his services, Lannan is going to once again find himself in an uncomfortable position this winter. He's still under the Nationals' control for another year, but they don't appear committed to giving him the fifth starter's job. And because he's now out of options, he can't be stashed away in the minors again. Mike Rizzo will hope Lannan's strong performance when called upon late this season prompts some trade interest. But the more plausible scenario would have the Nationals electing not to tender the lefty a contract before the Nov. 30 deadline, making him a free agent.
Stats: 2-3, 6.68 ERA, 32.1 IP, 2.010 WHIP, 4.2 K/9, 4.2 BB/9
2012 salary: $4 million
Contract status: Free agent
Where he fits in: The Nationals invested three years and $8 million in this reclamation project, hoping he could make it all the way back from a major shoulder injury and recapture his 19-win form from 2006-07. In the end, Wang made more rehab starts in the minor leagues (21) than starts in the big leagues (15). They won't feel the need to take another chance on him next year.
Last December's trade for Gonzalez stripped the Nationals of some upper-level pitching depth -- Yunesky Maya (remember him?) and Zach Duke were their best Class AAA starters -- but there is another wave of power arms creeping up the organizational ladder. Unfortunately, several of them have been sidetracked by injuries, including left-handers Matt Purke (shoulder) and Sammy Solis (elbow) and 2012 first-round draft pick Lucas Giolito (elbow). The best of the healthy bunch is Alex Meyer, a tall right-hander selected in 2011 with one of the compensation picks the Nats received for losing Adam Dunn to free agency. Meyer went a combine 10-6 with a 2.86 ERA at low-Class A Hagerstown and high-Class A Potomac. He'll probably start 2013 at Class AA Harrisburg and could theoretically be in the big leagues by September. One of the most successful starters in the system early this season was Danny Rosenbaum, though the lefty faded significantly during the second half at Harrisburg. One interesting name to keep an eye on: Ryan Perry, who appeared out of the bullpen in D.C. during the season but was sent to Class AA to convert into a starter and wound up posting a 2.84 ERA in 13 games. Another bright spot was right-hander Nate Karns, who returned from a torn labrum to go 11-4 with a 2.17 ERA at Hagerstown and Potomac and was named organizational pitcher of the year.
Though it remains the backbone of this team and its biggest strength, the Nationals rotation still needs a boost during the offseason. With Jackson likely headed elsewhere, Rizzo will look to add another veteran arm to the mix, perhaps offering a multi-year deal for the right pitcher. That yet-to-be-determined No. 5 starter will take up the back end of what should by all rights be the majors' best rotation in 2013, with an unfettered Strasburg leading the charge.
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A+E Networks, the parent of History, A&E and Lifetime, is on a roll with its original programming.
Original shows from the cable programming company, including A&E's "Duck Dynastry" and History's "Vikings" and "Pawn Stars," were among the most-watched cable shows for the second quarter, according to Nielsen.
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The next time you see a Crayola crayon, think Virginia. No, the crayons aren't made here, but the colors are.
Hoover Color Corp., a family business in Pulaski County, makes colors from natural and blended iron oxide pigments that are used in everything from furniture finishes to cement pavers and architectural paint. It also makes the midnight blue, purple pizzazz, burnt sienna and other hues from a 120-color palette used in Crayola crayons throughout the world.
"They are our biggest single customer," says Chuck Hoover Jr., the company's chief operating officer. "They use our colors to make crayons, water colors, finger paints, markers and more."
So, how did one of the world's biggest color makers end up in Hiwassee? Hoover Color moved to the tiny Southwest Virginia town after it bought American Pigment Corp. in 1970. The factory had supplied Hoover with iron oxide pigments. "We had always bought a lot of raw materials from the factory, so when it came up for sale it seemed like an ideal acquisition," says Hoover.
Charles Hoover, his great-grandfather, founded Hoover in 1923. The company's plant was located in Irvington, N.J., before the move to Virginia. "We migrated to Virginia over a period of 15 years," says Hoover, who came to Hiwassee in 1982.
Hoover Color now owns 3,000 acres of land in Hiwassee. The acreage includes production facilities, laboratories, corporate offices and mine sites. The company mines low-grade iron ore limonite, a naturally occurring material that can be processed into pigments (very fine powders). "Basically we make dust here," Hoover says.
The company employs about 50 people. Two-thirds work in the plant. The remaining employees work in technical and application services or sales and marketing. Hoover likes the fact that Hiwassee is located near Interstates 81 and 77. "That's a big advantage logistically," he says, adding that the location helps make shipping convenient.
Hoover enjoys the beauty of the area. Pulaski County is in the New River Valley between the Blue Ridge and Shenandoah mountains. "You can see the river outside our office windows," he says.
Each afternoon he tries to find time to ride his mountain bike in New River Trail State Park near Hiwassee. The trails are only 500 yards from his office. "It's a great way to clear my mind," he says.
The county's economy
Manufacturing plays a significant role in Pulaski's economy. The county houses some of the larger employers in the region such as Volvo Trucks North America. The 1.6-million-square-foot assembly plant in Dublin is the largest Volvo truck-manufacturing facility in the world.
Other large employers include James Hardie, which produces fiber cement siding and backerboard, and Bucyrus International, a mining equipment manufacturer. Pulaski Industrial Park and the New River Valley Commerce Park provide manufacturing sites for companies moving to the area. Pulaski's economy also includes agriculture and tourism.
Where to eat
Pulaski is home to a number of restaurants including El Ranchero, a Mexican eatery that serves up a Quesadilla Ranchero to remember, and Kimono Japanese Cuisine. The River Company, a micro-brewery and steak house serves locally raised, dry-aged beef along with beer brewed on the premises. Chuck Hoover also enjoys eating at Fatz Café, a regional chain that has "good ribs, burgers and steaks as well as great desserts."
Where to stay
Visitors to the Pulaski area who enjoy staying at bed and breakfasts might check out the Inn at Riverbend with wraparound decks and views of the Appalachian Mountains and the New River. Overnight stays include a full breakfast. Nesselrod on the New is also located in the New River Valley. The five-room B&B provides a three-course gourmet breakfast. The same amenity can be found at Rockwood Manor in Pulaski. The B&B, built in the late 1800s, features porches, fireplaces and large suites with private baths.


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Louise's Guide to Trumansburg
Name: Louise
Neighborhood: Strowbridge Street
City: Trumansburg, New York (population 1,642)
My Home: 1900 vintage, three bedroom home, two story, single family. Our neighborhood is like a forest with houses sprinkled throughout.
A three-block, 5-minute walk from my house brings me to the doors of a wide variety of shops and services. Among those on Main Street are: an artisanal coffee cafe, chocolate making shop, antique shop, 4 used clothing stores, the bank, an auto parts store, eclectic gift shop, outstanding thin-crust pizza shop, catering shop, the Post Office, used book store and more.
Louise's Guide to Trumansburg
My favorite thing about living in this neighborhood is the peaceful quiet and friendliness yet privacy the neighbors provide. Please see my blog for more — I created this blog to fill the gaps in this submission form.
1. Go-to Shop for Gifts
Our go-to shop for gifts is Sundrees, owned and run by a woman with her own 20-year cottage industry creating fantastic handbags and shoulder bags made of sturdy, durable and rugged tapestry fabrics. The shop is a quirky, eclectic, vintage-style and free-form mix of highly creative and imaginative items. "A quaint shop for a quaint town," as one visitor is quoted as reporting.
2. Best Vintage Shop, Thrift Store, or Flea Market
There are a full four thrift shops, the oldest being The Gemm Shop, which passes along a significant sum from its consignments in scholarship form to a deserving graduate of the village's school each year. One shop is called Gorges Kids, a reflection of the many beautiful gorges in the region. Another is a collection of mostly linen clothing but also featuring clothing for the middle aged professional. The last is a collection of trendy clothing and used goods for a younger crowd.
3. Favorite Bookstore
One Green Horse is a used bookstore that reflects the good taste and wonderful editorial skills of its owners. They have a great mix of new, antique and eccentric selections. Prices are great. New volumes appear regularly, reflecting a true philomathic's passion. An uncommon used bookstore with books ranging from obscure academic tomes to 50s pulp paperbacks to old Nancy Drew.
4. Favorite Coffee Shop, Café, or Restaurant
The best eatery is Hazelnut Kitchen. The fare is scrumptious and features mostly locally grown regional foods. Exciting, original cuisine, visually stimulating. Reservations strongly recommended.
5. Best Hardware/Paint Store
The go-to hardware store in the village is Millspaugh Brothers, now run by the middle aged sons of the original brothers. Started in the 50's it offers an abundant supply of lumber, paint and hardware supplying a steady stream of independent contractors, many of whom grew up with the brothers and cousins now running the show.
6. Best Place to Pick Up Groceries
For grocery shopping it's Shur Save, the only show in town. A medium sized store that does a good job carrying some organic and locally grown goods in addition to the usual fare.
7. Best Place to Buy Flowers
The best place to buy flowers is Vine Garden Designs, neatly settled into the old Post Office on a side street just a few steps from Main.
8. Best Neighborhood Park
The best park within walking distance in the village is the Farmer's Market. Since the arrival of the new kiosk shelters and central open sided pavilion families can be seen joining friends for evening or weeknight picnic meals in summer. The Market is open for home grown produce and goods on Wednesday evenings but is used as a park the rest of the time. Another park is the new 'new' playground on the central school campus. One feature is the 'living roof.'
9. Best Spot to Take Visitors
The best spot to take visitors is to the 215' high Taughannock falls. Options include a wonderfully strenuous uphill/downhill 3-mile walk on the Rim Trail or a less strenuous flat walk along the stream to the base of the falls, a 1.5 mile round trip. Either way it's a great way to stroll and walk the dogs with visiting out-of-town friends or family and the sound of rushing water is always within earshot.
Thanks, Louise!
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R.C. Sproul's Bio:
Dr. R.C. Sproul is the founder and chairman of Ligonier Ministries, an international multimedia ministry based in Lake Mary, Florida, and can be heard teaching around the United States and overseas on his daily radio program Renewing Your Mind. He also serves as senior minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrews Chapel in Sanford, Florida.
During his distinguished academic career, Dr. Sproul has helped train men for the ministry as a professor at Reformed Theological Seminary and later at Knox Theological Seminary.
He is the author of more than sixty books, including The Holiness of God, Chosen by God, What is Reformed Theology?, The Invisible Hand, Faith Alone, and A Taste of Heaven. He also served as general editor of the Reformation Study Bible.
His impact on evangelical publishing was recognized in 2007 when the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association presented him with its Jordon Lifetime Achievement Award, which is given in recognition of exceptional contributions to the Christian publishing industry.
Dr. Sproul and his wife, Vesta, make their home in Longwood, Florida.
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U.S. Secretary of Defense (2011-2013), Director, Central Intelligence Agency (2009-2011), Chief of Staff to President Bill Clinton (1994-1997), Director, U.S. Office of Management and Budget (1993-1994) and Co-founder, Panetta Institute for Public Policy
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Director, Central Intelligence Agency (2011-2012); Commander of U.S. and International Security Assistance Forces-Afghanistan (2010-2011); Commander, U.S. Central Command (2008-2010); Commander, Multinational Force-Iraq (2007-2008). Currently Partner, KKR and Chairman, KKR Global Institute and a Judge Widney Professor at the University of Southern California
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A highly decorated general and one of the most prominent combat commanders in American history, David H. Petraeus has dedicated his life to public service, leading military campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan and then serving as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
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Helping change the face of politics and business forever, David Plouffe's key insights into the issues facing our country today and his use of coherent, bold strategy combined with innovative technology—including big data—have revolutionized the way all organizations are run—from the campaign trail to the boardroom to Main Street.
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Success and consistency at the high school level are the result of a great work ethic, talent and a coaching staff that demands nothing short of excellence.
That's how Blue Springs wrestling coach Mike Hagerty and his staff have won two state championships in the past three years and brought home a trophy from the state tournament the last nine years.
They had hoped for a three-peat last season, but fell a bit short in that quest and returned to Blue Springs with a second-place trophy.
"We're excited about this season," Hagerty said. "We lost a lot of talent off last year's team, but we have (defending state champions) Daniel Lewis and Michael Pixley back and we're ready for the challenge of a new season."
Success and consistency are hallmarks of the Wildcats program, and this year's team will face an early challenge Dec. 3 when it meets Class 3 state champion Kearney in the season opener.
"I've said for a long, long time that to be the best, you have to compete against the best and eventually you have to beat the best," Hagerty said. "When you open against a great team like Kearney, you're going to know where your team stands early in the season. And I like that. That's how you prepare for the remainder of the season, see what you need to work on."
Hagerty owns three state championships at Blue Springs, yet he has the enthusiasm and drive of a hungry newcomer trying to make a name for himself and his team.
"I'm lucky because I love what I do," Hagerty said. "I want to be the best, and I want my team to be the best."
Lewis is a three-time state champion who is planning to be a 152 pounds this year, and Pixley won at 182 last year. State qualifiers Joe and Jeremy King also return, along with seniors Jayme and Colin Allen.
Boys basketball
Second-year Wildcats basketball coach Adam Jones is pleased with what he's seen so far this season, even if it doesn't include proposed starting forward Elijah Lee. The senior is still starring for the Wildcats' football team that is hoping to win its second-consecutive Class 6 state championship Friday in St. Louis against Columbia Rock Bridge.
"We miss Elijah, that's for sure," Jones said, "but no one is cheering any harder for him and the team to win a second state championship. That's pretty amazing – winning it last year, and then bringing back Elijah and all those great players who were underclassmen last year. Our football guys will bring that winning attitude to our team, that's for sure."
Last year's Wildcats enjoyed a successful first year for Jones, finishing 16-11 overall and 5-5 in the tough Suburban Big Six.
"We lost some good players off that team," Jones said, "but we have some good kids back, too. We're all excited about this season. This is my second year as the head coach, and that just makes it easier for everyone.
"The players know what I expect, and I know what to expect from most of them. We have some new guys this year who could make an impact, and that makes it exciting."
Cody Isabel, a 6-5 senior, will be the big man, along with the 6-4 Lee, who adds presence in the middle. Other returning letter winners are Darius Vaughn, Brian Armstrong and Kirk Finley. Quinton Harris, Kai Miller and Taysean Goodwin are newcomers who could fill big roles for the Wildcats.
"It's a while before we start against St. Joe Central on Dec. 6, so we'll get the football guys back, after giving a day or two off, and then we'll work on getting them ready for a new sport and a new season. I really like what I've seen this season so far, and I'm eager to see how we start the season."
Girls swimming & diving
Bill Shalley doesn't like talking about the past.
The legendary Blue Springs swimming coach lives in the present, and right now, that present looks interesting.
"We've got small numbers out, and that's all right, because we've got the kids who want to be here," said Shalley, who has led the Wildcat girls to seven state championships. "They have great attitudes and are showing a lot of discipline at practice. We just have to hope that all those good things continue when we start the season."
Returning are several state qualifiers, including defending the defending state champion in the 100-yard breaststroke in senior Corinne Rinne. Juniors Ashley Sturman, a state finalist in the 200 and 500 freestyles, and Lindsey Meyer, and senior diver Mariah Hagerty, who earned second-team all-state honors for finishing 10th, also return with state credentials. Also back are seniors Leigh Ana Dietiker and Jordan Zinke, juniors Alex Crookston, Marie Kurucz and Paige McArthur and sophomore diver Lauren Jackson.
"I'm sure we're going to have some new kids make an impact," Shalley said, "but right now, it's far too early to tell who they may be. Right now, I'm looking for some leadership. We have some good seniors, and they need to show some leadership skills.
"When you see your seniors out there showing the young kids what it takes to be a leader, everyone benefits. I do like the work ethic of the team – they're all working hard right now – but I'm still waiting to see this group jell as a team.
"It will be interesting to see how we look and where we are as a team in a couple of weeks."
Girls basketball
There's a running joke at Blue Springs girls basketball practices.
This year, even the coaches may need a program as Mark Spigarelli and his staff are working with a lot of new faces.
"We're looking for team leaders – if you find one, would you send them to our gym?" joked Spigarelli, who led the Wildcats to a state-record five final four appearances in a row, including last year's third-place state finish. "We lost four senior starters from last season, and two of them were multiple all-state performers (Division I signees Lizzy Wendell and Karyla Middlebrook).
"We're going from four senior starters to no seniors on the team this year."
That's right – no seniors on the team. He's not just talking about his starting lineup; Spigarelli means his entire roster.
Spigarelli's Wildcats were 29-3 last year and sported an undefeated 10-0 mark in the tough Suburban Big Six conference. This year, well, he's as interested as any of the Wildcat fans to see what this season will bring.
"So far, at practice, it's been up and down, good day, bad day – it's just different from what we've had the past five years," the veteran coach said. "The only starter we have back is (center) Morgan McMahan, and I think she could develop into a leader. So could Aliyah Lee, who is a great athlete and a very good player."
Lee, who came on at the end of last season to help the state run, hit two late 3-point baskets to lead the Wildcats to a come-from-behind win over Lee's Summit West in a season-opening jamboree.
"Aliyah is going to be a very good player, and like Morgan, she's just a junior. We're going to need a junior to step up and take a leadership role because we don't have any seniors. From four seniors, who were all leaders in their own way last season, to no leaders on the team is a pretty dramatic change.
"But coaching at the high school level is all about change. That's what makes the past five years so amazing. We had so much talent over that span, and we got to the place where the girls really developed a bond and some great chemistry. We're looking forward to that happening with this year's group."


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