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Area churches plan these special events for Easter.
Area churches plan these special events for Easter:
Easter egg hunt
First Baptist Church of Navarre will hold a community Easter egg hunt 10 a.m.-noon Saturday.
Kids ages 12 and under will have the opportunity to listen to the real Easter Story, visit �The Funny Farm Petting Zoo,� and participate in other activities. There will more than 8,000 eggs.
First Baptist Church of Navarre is at 9302 Navarre Parkway (U.S. Highway 98) just west of the Navarre Walmart. Call 939-3424.
Easter Celebration
Rock Creek Assembly of God in Baker will have an Easter Celebration and Gospel sing at 2 p.m. Saturday.
There will be free food, games, egg hunt, gospel sing, and door prizes. Prizes include a flat-screen TV, gift cards, and children�s bikes.
Children should bring their Easter baskets.
The church is on Beaver Creek Road off Highway 4. Call 902-6982.
�Passion of the Christ�
Saturday at 2 p.m., Resurrection Anglican Church in Shalimar will offer a viewing of Mel Gibson�s �The Passion of the Christ� in the church at 66 8th Ave. (corner with 9th Street).
This viewing is open to the public with free admission. Some refreshments will be served.
This film depicts the final hours of Jesus Christ, starting with His prayers in the Garden of Gethsemane and His betrayal at the hands of Judas Iscariot to his trial, crucifixion and resurrection.
Easter Fest
Shalimar United Methodist Church invites everyone to a free Easter Fest 10 a.m.�noon Saturday in the Family Life Center.
There will be children�s choirs, a puppet show, inflatables, crafts, snacks, face-painting, a clown with balloons, and an egg hunt. So, bring a basket. Call 651-0721.
Easter drama
First Baptist Church of Mary Esther will present an unusual Easter drama titled �The Girl in the Red Hat� at 10:30 a.m. Easter Sunday.
The church is on U.S. 98, 1 mile east of Hurlburt Field.
Good Shepherd
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1 Meigs Dr., in Shalimar offers these special events: March 31 � Pancake breakfast at GSLC, 7-11 a.m., services at GSLC, 8 and 10:45 a.m. Call 651-1022.
Trinity UMC
Trinity United Methodist Church offers these special services:
Easter Sunday worship begins with a sunrise service at 7 a.m. in Trinity�s courtyard, traditional services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. in the sanctuary, and contemporary service at 9:45 a.m. in the Memorial Fellowship Hall.
After Easter, Trinity will begin a new sermon series called �Journeys Beyond the Tomb.�
Nursery is available, and Children�s Church is offered at the 11 a.m. service.
Trinity is 403 Racetrack Road N.W., at the intersection of Racetrack and Marwalt Drive in Fort Walton Beach. Call 862-4169.
Sunrise on island
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Shalimar, Grace Lutheran Church of Destin, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Fort Walton Beach and St. Paul Lutheran of Niceville will host their 37th annual Easter Sunrise Service on the beach at 6 a.m. Sunday at Beasley Park on Okaloosa Island.
Bring chairs and blankets. Enjoy the blessings of God�s creation with worship, praise and beauty of a Florida sunrise in celebration of Christ�s resurrection.
Sunrise in Valparaiso
The churches of Valparaiso invite everyone for a Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday at 6:15 a.m. in Lincoln Park.
Bring lawn chairs and/or blankets. The service will be followed by a free pancake breakfast at nearby Trinity Presbyterian Church (44 Southview Ave.)
Participating churches are Trinity Presbyterian, All God�s Children, First Baptist, First Assembly of God, New Hope Baptist, Korean Full Gospel, and Sovereign Grace.
Sunrise in Navarre
The Navarre Community-Wide Easter Sunrise Service will begin at 6 a.m., rain or shine, on Sunday at the main parking lot for Navarre Beach under the white tents.
The service is sponsored by Navarre BeachSide Church.
The Navarre BeachSide Church's 8:30 Easter Service will follow at the same location.
It is a non-denomination Christian church offering contemporary worship. Children's church is provided, and everyone will have an opportunity to �Nail Your Burdens to the Cross� at the end of the Easter Service.
Call the Rev. John Kerns at 939-1533 or go to the website BeachSideChurch.com.
Sunrise in So. Walton
Hope Lutheran Church will hold these services for Easter Sunday:
Easter Sunday Sunrise Services at 6:30 and 8 a.m. on the beach at Ed Walline Park on County Road 30A; 10 a.m. Easter Service at the U.S. 98 location.
For the beach services, bring a chair, a blanket or enjoy the service from the boardwalk.
Sunrise in Crestview
The Crestview Area Ministerial Association will hold their annual Easter sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. Sunday at the Old Spanish Trail pavilion in Crestview.
This is a communitywide service for everyone to celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Call Bro. Raymond Williams at 689-2988.
Our Savior Lutheran
Our Savior Lutheran Church, 178 W. North Ave., in Crestview has these Holy Week service scheduled. Call 682-3154:
Saturday night, Vigil of Easter service at 7 p.m. with Service of Light, Procession of Paschal Candle.
Sunday, Sunrise Service at 6 a.m. Children�s and Adult Bible Study at 9 a.m. Divine Service, the Resurrection of the Lord at 10 a.m.
First Church of Nazarene
First Church of the Nazarene, 27 First St. S.W., in Fort Walton Beach plans these events on Easter Sunday:
Easter breakfast, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. with children�s Easter egg hunt.
Easter celebration at 10:45 a.m., musical by the
Sanctuary Choir titled �Calvary�s Love.�
Call 243-1232.
Holy Trinity Lutheran
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Walton Beach has scheduled these services and events:
Easter Festival Communion Services, Sunday � 8:15 and 11 a.m., Celebrate the Resurrection. Adult Choir will offer a special anthem at both services.
Easter breakfast, Sunday � The youth will have their annual Easter Breakfast 7-10:30 a.m. in the Christian Life Center.
Easter Egg Hunt & Easter Craft, Sunday � An Easter egg hunt and Easter craft for middle school and younger youth at 10 a.m. in the Upper Building Youth/Quad Room. Bring a basket.
Holy Trinity is at the corner of U.S. Highway 98 and Wright Parkway (across from Liza Jackson Park). Call 243-0788.
Resurrection Day
The Upper Room Bible Study, an outreach of Living Word Ministries in Fort Walton Beach, will hold a special Resurrection Day celebration at 9 a.m. Sunday in the Magnolia room of the Baytowne Conference Center at the Sandestin Resort.
It will feature Bible teaching, special music and a dance presentation and will be in lieu of the regular Sunday Bible study held above the Marlin Grill.
Call 897-1726 or visit the website lwm.net.
St. Jude�s Episcopal
St. Jude�s Episcopal Church will hold these services:
Saturday night - Easter Vigil at 7 p.m.
Easter Sunday - Easter Egg Hunt between services
The church is at 200 Partin Drive N. in Niceville.
Passion Week
The Passion Week at First Baptist Church Crestview, 171 Hickory Ave., continues with Easter Sunday:
At 10:30 a.m., the story of the burial of Jesus and then His resurrection will be told.
An Easter Musical at 6 p.m. will conclude the Easter Celebration.
Call 682-2544.
St. Mark UMC
St. Mark United Methodist Church in Crestview will present the Easter worship musical called �Christ the Redeemer.�
The St. Mark choir and musicians will offer the beautiful music and drama during the 9 a.m. service.
The church is at 2250 PJ Adams Parkway. Call the church at 682-5280.
Risen Savior
Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Navarre will have these special events:
Easter Sunday, 8 a.m. outdoor sunrise service; 9:30 a.m. Easter Breakfast & Egg Hunt; 10:30 a.m. Easter Festival Worship Service.
The church is at 9664 Navarre Parkway. Call 936-1005.
St. Simon�s
St. Simon's on the Sound Episcopal Church, 28 Miracle Strip Parkway, in Fort Walton Beach extends an invitation for these events on Easter Sunday:
6 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service (Soundside), 7 a.m. coffee and doughnuts (Parish Hall), 8 a.m. Festival Eucharist (church), 9- 10 a.m. brunch sponsored by Single Souls (Fellowship Hall), 9:30 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt, 10:30 a.m. Festival Eucharist (church).
Childcare will be provided at the 8 and 10:30 a.m. services. For more details, visit the website stsimons-fwb.org.


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The work of choreographer Kenneth MacMillan was the subject of a recent ROH Insights session with Lady MacMillan.
Deborah MacMillan spoke of her relationship with her husband as well as about his career and creative process.
On her husband being labelled a rebel, Deborah said: "I think people thought at the time that he was doing something ghastly to classical ballet. Kenneth was very clear about being very different if he was going to make his mark [but] I don't think he ever set out to shock."
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Quarterfinal line up confirmed at Women's African Club Championship
Carthage, Tunisia, April 21, 2014 - Algeria's GS Petroliers and Tunisia's Sfax from Pool C have joined the already qualified Carthage, Injis (Pool A), Prison, Shams (Pool B), Pipeline and FAP (Pool D) in the quarterfinal of the 2014 Women's African Club Championship following their victories on day 3 at the Sidi Bousaid and Ben Ammar Halls in Carthage, Tunisia on Monday.
The line-up of the knock out stage of the prestigious CAVB competition is now complete where the top forces meet on Wednesday after a rest day on Tuesday as Carthage (TUN) face FAP (CMR), while Pipeline (KEN) will play against Injis (CMR), Prisons (KEN) will meet Sfax (TUN) and GSP (ALG) take on Shams (EGY).
The teams ranked third and fourth in the four pools will play in the same knock out system for 9th to 16th place.
In Pool A host Carthage (TUN) set their third victory in row against Injis (CMR) 3-1 (25-19, 25-16, 21-25, 25-15) to finish the first round with a lean sheet to lead the pool and will be joined by the loser in the quarterfinal. Nkumba University (UGA) achieved their first victory against Water Sports (ETH) 3-1 (26-24, 25-23, 22-25, 25-18) to finish third in the pool and play with the Ethiopian team for 9th to 16th place.
In Pool B defending champions Kenya Prisons beat Shams (EGY) 3-1 (24-26, 25-17, 25-16, 25-23) in a fight for leadership of the pools. With the win Prisons improved to 3-0, while Shams dropped to 2-1 with both teams joining the quarterfinals. Bafia (CMR) flew past Bejaia (ALG) 3-1 (6-25, 25-21, 25-21, 25-18) to finish third in the pool.
In Pool C GSP (ALG) continued their run of victories and set the third win against Ndeje University (UGA) in straight sets 3-0 (25-11, 25-11, 25-17) to lead the Pool with a 3-0 record while the Ugandans dropped to 1-2. Sfax (TUN) overwhelmed Manga Sport (GAB) 3-0 to confirm a second round ticket with 2-1, while Manga dropped to 0-3 to finish fourth in the pool.
In Pool D Kenya Pipeline continued towards their third win over FAP (CMR) 3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-17) to lead the Pool 3-0 and will be joined by the Cameroonian team (2-1). Chlef (ALG) beat APR (RWA) 3-0 (25-23, 25-12, 25-10) to improve to 1-2 in the third place followed by APR at the bottom of the pool (0-3).
Quarterfinal programme on April 23
1-8 positions
Carthage v FAP
Pipeline v Injis
Prisons v Sfax
GSP v Shams
9-16 positions
Nkumba v APR
Chlef v Water Sports
Bafia v Manga Sport
Ndejje v Bejaia
Pool A
Pool B
Pool C
Pool D
Pool C
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CAVB web site: www.cavb.org
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Monday, August 2, 2010
Muffin Tin Monday - stop, slow & go!
I was cruising on Easy Street this week with this simple muffin tin!
The top row is a stoplight configuration of red strawberries (Stop!), yellow corn chips (slow down!), and green grapes (step on it!).
Bottom row: homemade granola bite, quesadilla truck (with cargo!), salsa (not our homemade salsa, this is from an old favorite haunt of ours in California). :)
The quesadilla truck is made with a sandwich cutter from the new Lunch Punch set, VrrrM! This cool truck is sporting some flashy olive wheels.
Don't you just love the Lunch Punch sets? Wouldn't you like to have some of your very own? Wouldn't you like to be one of the very first people to have the super special Sand*wishes fairy tale set and very groovy Vrrrm! vehicle set? You can be the talk of the town! Your child, the coolest in the cafeteria! I'll be hosting a giveaway for these whimsical lunch mates, so don't forget to pop back over here so you don't miss out! :) (a great way to make sure you never miss the latest and stay in the loop is by joining up with "another lunch" on Facebook!) :)
If you're looking for some more muffin tin meals, hop on over to the home of the Muffin Tin Mom and check them out today!
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- Sandy said... [Reply to comment]
Great theme! I love the truck, especially the olive wheels! YUM!
- August 2, 2010 at 8:38 AM
- Christina said... [Reply to comment]
That looks like such a yummy tin!
- August 2, 2010 at 9:43 AM
- JDaniel4's Mom said... [Reply to comment]
The truck and with wheels would be a hit at my house. I love the traffic signal colors too.
- August 2, 2010 at 11:29 AM
- A Seeker of Divine Moments said... [Reply to comment]
I love this idea! I think I am going to have to borrow it.
- August 2, 2010 at 12:21 PM
- April said... [Reply to comment]
That quesadilla truck is soo cute! Also, that was so clever to make red, green, and yellow food. I'm gonna have to remember that.
- August 2, 2010 at 12:24 PM
- Mariah said... [Reply to comment]
Cute idea! I am very interested in your Lunch Punch sets, sounds like lots of fun.
- August 2, 2010 at 1:21 PM
- Mommyof2girlz said... [Reply to comment]
Love how you always in corporate something homemade and yummy..off to check out your recipe for the granola bite..lol Love the truck too cute!
- August 2, 2010 at 2:15 PM
- Michelle said... [Reply to comment]
Very cute!! I will have to check out your giveaway later on I would really love to have one of those!!!
- August 2, 2010 at 2:25 PM
- Stef plus 3 said... [Reply to comment]
cute!!! I ordered a set of punches a few weeks ago, I can't wait for them to get here!!
- August 2, 2010 at 2:48 PM
- Melissa said... [Reply to comment]
Do you know when Amazon will have the new lunch punch sets available?
- August 2, 2010 at 4:43 PM
- Melissa said... [Reply to comment]
@Melissa - I'm not sure. The new sets are only available for preorder at the moment and will begin shipping August 16. I'll find out when/if they are to be expected at Amazon. :)
- August 2, 2010 at 4:47 PM
- Lori @ The Davidson Den said... [Reply to comment]
I LUUUUUV your theme!! My boys, especially, would get a kick out of this one. The stoplight row is precious. I'll definitely have to pop back over for your giveaway, because I had never even HEARD of Lunch Punches until seeing your muffin tin meals these last couple of weeks. I just HAVE to win some for myself!! :)
- August 2, 2010 at 4:53 PM
- Jenny said... [Reply to comment]
Love it. Very fun. I hope I remember your giveaway, too!
- August 2, 2010 at 6:23 PM
- Amy Sullivan said... [Reply to comment]
Great idea. Love the idea.
- August 2, 2010 at 6:59 PM
- Jenn @ BentoForKidlet said... [Reply to comment]
So cute! I love the lunch punch sets! They are on my christmas list now lol
- August 2, 2010 at 9:20 PM
- Melanie said... [Reply to comment]
love this idea and i know my little one would as well - might have to try this!
- August 3, 2010 at 3:02 PM
- Kristie Clower said... [Reply to comment]
very cute. you are so creative even on "Easy Street" days.
- August 4, 2010 at 10:07 AM
- { L } said... [Reply to comment]
This is so creative and FUN! My boys would love YOU. :)
I'm a happy new follower too.
- August 5, 2010 at 12:19 AM
- MOUK said... [Reply to comment]
Hello, I'm a new follower! I love your blog, this idea is adorable. Maybe it would get my picky eater to eat something besides macaroni and cheese!
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Regular Camp Day: The Regular Camp Day is from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Early Arrival & Extended Day Options: An Early Arrival option is available from 8:00am to 9:00am ($10/day) and an Extended Day option is available from 5:00pm to 6:00pm ($10/day).
Camp registration is completed online by clicking the "REGISTER NOW!" button above.
To begin registration, create a login ID (your email address) and password so you can check your account and camp schedule with us at any time. If you already have a Lavner Camps account, you can login using this information. Once logged in, complete your household information, schedule your camp weeks and sessions, apply any applicable discounts, complete your registration form, and submit payment.
If paying by credit card or by E-Check, please do so online. Any payments by cash must be made in person, please contact us to make arrangements. Now that we accept E-Check, we do not accept payment by check in the mail.
There is a one-time $20 registration fee per child for the 2019 camp year.
If you have any questions or issues regarding registration, please call our year-round office at 888.854.CAMP (2267) or email us at [email protected] for assistance. If you choose to email us, please provide your phone number and the location/camp weeks you wish to register for (we will hold these spots for you for three business days).
Registration for camp is completed online (by clicking the "Register Now!" button at the top of the website). When registering, you must complete the entire Camper Registration Form for each child, which contains a consent form that must be signed by the parent and/or legal guardian of the camper. If you registered over the phone, our office will start your registration, but you still need to complete your registration online which includes completing/submitting the Camper Registration Form. If you do not complete our consent form but send your child to camp, this is considered implied consent to the terms and conditions listed in our consent form. If you are having trouble accessing online registration, you must print the consent form and scan/email it to [email protected] prior to your child attending camp. The consent form constitutes the entire agreement and no section of the consent form may be waived by any other writings or methods of communication.
Families must complete and submit the medical form provided below or provide us with the health form that was submitted to your child's school for their current school year. Please upload your camper health form to your online account or scan/email your form to [email protected], prior to your child's first scheduled day of camp.
The minimum grade requirement for CAMP TECH REVOLUTION is the completion of 1st grade by June, 2019.
Please visit your Location Page for tuition at your camp location.
Cancellation on or before March 1, 2019: If you need to cancel your child's enrollment, you must notify us in writing via email by March 1, 2019 to [email protected] in order to receive a partial refund of your camp payment. Cancellations on or before March 1, 2019 will result in a partial refund of 90% of camp tuition paid. Cancellations by March 1, 2019 are only accepted by request via email to [email protected].
Cancellation after March 1, 2019: All tuition payments for camp are non-refundable after March 1, 2019 regardless of any reason for cancellation. Camp payments include all payments toward camp including but not limited to regular camp hours, early arrival, extended day, private lessons, and lunch.
We do not provide make up days for missed days of camp, "no-shows", or missed lessons regardless of reason.
Registration Fee: The $20 registration fee for each camper is non-refundable once the registration fee is paid.
Changing Camp Schedule on or before May 1, 2019: If you wish to change your child's camp week(s) on or before May 1st, 2019, Lavner Camps will accommodate this request for no charge, however the new camp dates requested are subject to availability. We do our best to accommodate all requests.
Changing Camp Schedule after May 1, 2019: If you wish to change your child's camp week after May 1st, 2019 there is a $25.00 change fee (per camp week) per child, and placement into a new camp week(s) is subject to availability.
A change of camp week pertains to either a change of dates, change of camp, or change of location.
A Change of Week must be made by the Tuesday (5:00pm) prior to the upcoming camp week to be granted.
Change of Camp Week requests must be made directly to our year-round office by emailing [email protected].
Change of weeks can only be made within the same summer (a camp week in Summer 2019 can only be changed to another camp week in 2019).
Camp Packets include additional information specific to each location. Packets will include detailed information for your location, week and courses (Majors/Minors). Additional information included in camp packets are: Arrival/Departure information, what to bring to camp, campus maps and directions, meals, and more… Camp Packets are available on each location's webpage.
A snack period is offered each day for 15 minutes to give a chance for campers to take a break, eat a tasty snack, and to socialize! Campers should bring their own, nut-free snack to camp.
A recess period is offered each day following lunch. Recess can consist of games providing options for exercise, team play, and lots of fun! Recess is typically 45-50 minutes and and takes place outside, weather permitting.
In order for an individual to pick up and sign out your child from camp, he/she must (1) be listed on your online Camper Registration Form as an authorized individual to pick up your child and (2) present a valid driver's license or government issued photo ID. The Camper Registration Form is the form you completed during online registration, and the question pertaining to Authorized Individuals to drop off/pick up is on the first page of this form. All Authorized Individuals must be listed on your Camper Registration Form by the Friday prior to your child's upcoming camp week. All amendments of authorized individuals (additions or deletions) must be made by the primary account holder on the Camper Registration Form. To login to your account, click on "My Account!" at the top of the website.
If you would like to authorize our staff to apply sunscreen on your child, you can do so on your online Camper Registration Form. Authorization must be made by the Friday prior to your child's upcoming camp week and campers must bring their own sunscreen to camp. Your child's sunscreen must have his or her name and application instructions attached.
Early arrival and extended day are provided at all camp locations.
Early Arrival is from 8:00am to 9:00am. If you drop off your child prior to 8:45am it is considered Early Arrival and your account will be billed for early arrival (if not previously registered for early arrival).
Extended Day is from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. If you pick up your child after 5:15pm it is consider Extended Day and your account will be billed for extended day (if not previously registered for extended day).
Early Arrival/Extended Day:
If you would like to book Early Arrival, and/or Extended Day please do so by the Friday prior to your child's upcoming camp week. If you need to add any of these options during the camp week, please send your request directly to [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate you (and will charge your credit card on file).
If your child attends Early Arrival or Extended Day and it was not previously scheduled and paid for, our office reserves the right to bill your account and charge your credit card on file.
While we do ask that you book in advance, we are flexible and will work to accommodate your requests for early arrival/extended day even if made during the camp week!
Families have the option of purchasing lunch or packing lunch for their child.
If a child has a food allergy, the child's family is required to pack lunch each day for this child, and lunch may not be purchased through camp. Our third party food service vendors are not able to guarantee that the lunches are free from food allergens and/or free from any cross contamination.
If you decide to purchase lunch you can do so online during registration or can log back into your account and purchase lunch until the Friday prior to the start of the camp week. Depending upon the location, lunches are ordered from area restaurants, caterers, and/or the university or school cafeteria.
If you are packing a lunch, please make sure all food items are nut-free.
For the safety of our campers, we are a Nut-Aware camp. Please do not send any nut products to camp with your child. While we are a "Nut-Aware" camp, we cannot guarantee a nut-free environment.
For the safety of our campers, all drugs (medications) are stored under lock and key except when in the controlled possession of the person responsible for administering them. For prescription drugs (medication), they are given only under the specific instruction/directions of a licensed physician. For nonprescription drugs (medication), they are given under the signed instructions of the parents or legal guardian or signed instructions from the camper's physician.
When you create your online account with Lavner Camps, please make sure to include your address and any important contact phone numbers (home, cell, work) and additional/emergency contacts.
Free t-shirt: Every camper receives one white "TECH R3VOLUTION™" t-shirt.
Additional Camp Tech Revolution and Lavner Camps apparel is available for purchase from The Lavner Camps Store at any time.
Lavner Camps reserves the absolute right to dismiss a camper without refund for any behavior (1) that threatens or endangers the welfare and/or the safety of any camper, instructor, or any other person involved with the camp, (2) is disruptive to the overall camp environment, which interferes with the beneficial use and enjoyment by campers and staff, or (3) for any form of bullying of other campers or disrespectful behavior to camp authority.
Lavner Camps emphasizes a safe, fun, and healthy camp environment that fosters learning and friendship, and appropriate camp behavior is essential to a great overall experience for everyone involved. It is imperative that every camper feels included, safe, and part of our camp community.
Campers must be potty trained in order to attend camp. A potty trained camper is someone who can 1) communicate to an instructor that he/she needs to go to the restroom, 2) be able to stop what he/she is doing, to go and use the restroom, 3) utilize the restroom facilities without any assistance and 4) postpone going to the bathroom for up to 10 minutes if they must wait for someone who is in the restroom or if they are not near a restroom. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be made for campers with disabilities.
Campers are not permitted to use cell phones, personal computers, or any other electronic devices that connect to the internet while at camp except for camp owned computers used for camp purposes. "While at camp" pertains to all times that a camper is on location at camp. If you would like to get in touch with your child during the camp day, please contact our onsite camp director. The onsite camp director's contact information (name, phone, and email) will be listed on the chalkboard at the sign in location. During the camp week, you may also contact our central office ([email protected] or 888.854.2267) to obtain the contact information for the onsite director. Additionally, if your child would like to contact you during the camp day, he/she may contact you through the camp director or camp instructor.
We strive to have every camper complete the project minimums for each camp per the camp descriptions, however, this also requires the active participation and attendance of the camper.
In the event of an internet outage at the camp location, we will offer alternate tech-related activities at camp and make every effort to ensure campers continue to progress in technology.
Campers may bring personal items/equipment to camp, but Lavner Camps is not responsible or liable for any personal equipment that is lost, stolen, or broken.
Lavner Camps is not responsible or liable for any personal items/equipment that is left behind at camp. Lost and Found items/equipment may be held at camp until the last day of camp. Any remaining Lost and Found items/equipment will be discarded/recycled at the end of the camp season.
If your child arrives at camp and you have an account balance, Lavner Camps reserves the right to process your credit card on file for the camp week. After attending camp, if still have an account balance, Lavner Camps reserves the right to process your payment method on file during scheduled billing cycles.
To ensure a safe and productive camp environment, Lavner Camps reserves the right to add or amend camp policies at any time. All current policies can be found at www.lavnercamps.com in real time.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments you may have!
Office: 888.854.CAMP (2267)
Email: [email protected]
Website Chat
Please visit your Location Page for tuition at your camp location
Regular Camp Hours – Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Early Arrival – 8:00am to 9:00am ($10/day)
Extended Day – 5:00pm to 6:00pm ($10/day)
Lunch – $49/Week
There is a one-time $20 registration fee per child for the 2019 camp year.
Multi-Week Discount
• This discount is tallied on a per-camper basis.
• Example = If you register for 4 weeks of camp for 1 child, you will save $20 off of the second week, $25 off of the third week, and $30 off of the fourth week. Your total savings will be $75.
Additional Sibling Discount
• This discount is applied to each additional sibling after the first child (applies to second child, third child etc…) The first sibling is the child signed up for the most weeks of camp.
• The Additional Sibling Discount applies to siblings registered for full week, full days of camp only (Monday to Friday).
• The Additional Sibling Discount combines with the Multi-Week Discount.
• The Additional Sibling Discount does not apply to the CIT Leadership Program.
• The discount will be awarded as a refund within 14 days of registration.
Referral Program
• Receive a $50 referral credit in your Lavner Camps' Account for the next camp season (Summer 2020) for each "new family" you refer who registers their child for at least one full week of Lavner Camps during Summer 2019 (Monday to Friday, full days only).
• If you refer four (4) or more families, your referral fees increase from $50 per family to $100 per family!
• A "New Family" is a family that has never registered a child for a Lavner Camps summer camp or year-round program.
• The new family must list your name on the "referred by" line on their online camper registration form. A new family can only list one referral source.
• Two new families cannot refer each other – in this case, only one family can be awarded the referral fee.
• To be eligible for a referral credit, you must also send a child to Lavner Camps in Summer 2019 for at least one week (full week, full days).
• Referrals are unlimited and are awarded in October 2019 in your Lavner Camps' Account. You will be notified by email once your referral credit(s) are awarded!
• The family tallying the most referrals for Summer 2019 will receive one (1) free week of camp at any of our day camps for Summer 2020!
• Referral credits are not transferable and can only be used for Summer 2020 with a minimum booking of one full week (full days) of camp.
Flexible Payment Options
• In Full: Pay tuition in full.
• Customized: Contact our registration team for a customized payment plan.
• Payments made by cash should be dropped off at our year-round office when registration is made, and a receipt will be provided.
• Payments are applied equally to each camp week and cannot be transferred from one week of camp to another.
You may qualify for tax benefits through the dependent care credit for camp. Don't forget to check with your accountant to see if you qualify!
Cancellation on or before March 1, 2019: If you need to cancel your child's enrollment, you must notify us in writing via email by March 1, 2019 to [email protected] in order to receive a partial refund of your camp payment. Cancellations on or before March 1, 2019 will result in a partial refund of 90% of camp tuition paid. Cancellations by March 1, 2019 are only accepted by request via email to [email protected].
Cancellation after March 1, 2019: All tuition payments for camp are non-refundable after March 1, 2019 regardless of any reason for cancellation. Camp payments include all payments toward camp including but not limited to regular camp hours, early arrival, extended day, private lessons, and lunch.
We do not provide make up days for missed days of camp, "no-shows", or missed lessons regardless of reason.
Registration Fee: The $20 registration fee for each camper is non-refundable once the registration fee is paid.
Changing Camp Schedule on or before May 1, 2019: If you wish to change your child's camp week(s) on or before May 1st, 2019, Lavner Camps will accommodate this request for no charge, however the new camp dates requested are subject to availability. We do our best to accommodate all requests.
Changing Camp Schedule after May 1, 2019: If you wish to change your child's camp week after May 1st, 2019 there is a $25.00 change fee (per camp week) per child, and placement into a new camp week(s) is subject to availability.
Camp days are fun and exciting, and no day is just "typical" at Camp Tech Revolution®. However, it is important to have organization, structure, and a healthy mix of indoor and outdoor time!
Below is a sample schedule for our campers attending Camp Tech Revolution®.
Sample Schedule For Innovators & Game Changers:
8:00am – 9:00am: Early Arrival (optional)
8:45am – 9:00am: Campers Arrive
9:00am – 12:00pm: Camper Majors (snack break: 10:15am -10:30am)
12:00pm – 12:45pm: Lunch
12:45pm – 1:30pm: Supervised Recess
1:30pm – 3:00pm: Majors Continued
3:00pm – 5:00pm: Camper Minors
5:00pm – 5:15pm: Campers
5:00pm – 6:00pm: Extended Day (optional)
***Red Carpet Events are typically scheduled to commence at camp on Fridays between 4:30pm and 4:45pm. While these events are open to campers and staff only, parents may take photos of their child(ren) in front the Red Carpet display at sign out time.***
TECH R3VOLUTION® Camp Packets provide you with important "Need To Know" information about your camp and location. Some information included in camp packets are: Arrival/Departure information, what to bring to camp, campus maps and directions, meals, and more…
Camp Packets for Summer 2019 will be available in the Spring!
Our camp families ask us many great questions about our summer camps. Below are a list of questions that are frequently asked. If you have a question that is not listed, please send it our way!
Question #1: How much time do campers spend with their majors and minors?
Answer: Campers will spend approximately 22.5 hours/week in their major and 10 hours/week in their minor.
Question #2: What are your staff to camper ratios?
Answer: Typically our ratios are 1 staff member to 8 campers… or better! We strive to create a camp environment where campers receive excellent supervision and high levels of attention during instructional periods.
Question #3: Who are your instructors?
Answer: Our instructors are the very best out of a large pool of qualified applicants we consider. We hire less than 5% of applicants. Typically, our lead instructors consist of teachers, college professors, undergrad/grad students from excellent colleges/universities, and the occasional superstar student entering college in the fall. Assistant instructors typically consist of accomplished rising seniors. Our instructors are extremely knowledgeable in the subject area, passionate about working with kids, highly responsible, and all have cleared background checks. Instructors go through a rigorous orientation and training prior to the summer camp season and have constant support from on-site camp directors and our central office. We put them in a position to succeed… and they do!
Question #4: Do you have an on-site camp director?
Answer: Yes! At least one on-site camp director manages Tech Revolution at each location. The director is trained to make sure that daily operations at camp are running smoothly, and is also CPR Certified & First Aid trained. Our camp director is available on site to answer your questions, and is available by phone and email if you need to communicate with him/her during the day.
Question #5: Do campers usually attend for one week or more than one week?
Answer: Camper attendance varies. Most campers attend for multiple weeks, and can move up in curriculum if selecting the same major or minor for more than one week. All of our majors and minors have multiple levels of curriculum and lots of additional activities and projects for all skill levels.
Question #6: How do you group the campers at camp?
Answer: Campers are grouped by age and placed in either the Innovators (Ages 7 to 10) or Game Changers (Ages 11 to 14) group. We run multiple levels of curriculum in each camp, allowing for campers to attend camp with us at any time during the summer and be placed appropriately in camp. This provides our camp families with maximum flexibility.
Question #7: Do campers improve at camp?
Answer: Yes! Campers receive concentrated time of approximately 32.5 hours in their major and minor. This amount of focused time, combined with our cutting-edge curriculum and high level instructors, allows our campers to greatly improve. They are also attending with other campers who share similar interests, which fosters learning through peer to peer interaction.
Question #8: How do you keep camp fun?
Answer: We hire fun and dynamic instructors! Campers are also selecting a major and minor that interests them. Numerous breaks are also incorporated throughout the day with opportunities for recreation and socialization. We offer a great balance of indoor and outdoor time, to make sure our campers have a chance to get fresh air, socialize, and play fun sports and games!
Question #9: How do you create a safe camp environment?
Answer: Camp safety is our #1 goal. We work hard all year to make sure our camp safety is top notch. Camp Tech Revolution is operated by Lavner Camps, the leading specialty camp provider in the United States. Lavner Camps is accredited by the American Camp Association (which has hundreds of guidelines for accreditation) in PA and NJ, and carries its standards to other states. We hire responsible staff and train them (including a written test of our detailed handbook/procedures), employ procedures that promote safety and supervision, and are in constant communication.
Question #10: Why should we choose Lavner Camps and Camp Tech Revolution?
Answer: At Lavner Camps, you will "experience the difference!" Our mission is to provide the best camp experience available… and we do. Here are some of the things that we offer to provide a great camp experience:
Attention to Safety
Top-Notch Camp Locations
Excellent Staff
Innovative Specialty Offerings
"Cutting Edge" curriculum
A camp office that believes in excellent customer service and communication with our camp families
Extremely high retention rate of campers and growing each year, especially through word-of-mouth referrals.
Incredible media coverage – local and national!
Expert Leadership Team – Camp Professionals who drive our mission of camp excellence full-time, and bring years of summer camp experience and educational backgrounds from the University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, Penn Engineering, Cornell University, Brandeis University, Villanova University, EMU, UM – School of Education, Columbia University, Harvard University – Graduate School of Education and more!
A proven track record of thousands of campers who succeeded and love Lavner Camps!
and so much more…!
Additional Questions: If you have any additional questions, please email us at [email protected].com, call our year-round office at 888.854.CAMP (2267), or send us a message on our website chat. We welcome your questions and are happy to provide you with informative answers!
There are many reasons to attend Camp Tech Revolution®! Here are our top 10 (in no particular order):
1. We are passionate about our camp families and make every effort to ensure your child has a great summer!
2. We value safety, learning, friendship, fun, and excellent camp quality. Our campers have the opportunity to make friends with similar interests and passions in a safe and dynamic environment.
3. We provide a wide variety of uniquely specialized courses that allow our campers to focus on subject areas of interest and improve, or try something new!
4. We develop innovative and cutting-edge curricula that put our campers in a position to succeed. We ignite passion and learning at your child's pace! Join us to see why thousands of campers love to participate and thrive at Camp Tech Revolution!
5. We hire knowledgeable staff who are passionate about teaching, very experienced in the subject matter, and highly responsible. We hire the best because our campers deserve the best!
6. We offer high quality camps at a great value. We want your dollars to see dividends in your child's happiness, improvement of skill sets, passion for learning, friendships gained, and being part of a great camp community.
7. First-Class Camp Locations. Your child can have an awesome camp experience on a beautiful, spacious private school or university campus with great amenities.
8. Excellent communication with camp families. We want to communicate with you to make sure your child gets into the Majors and Minors he or she wants, and to ensure that the camp experience is a great one. Reach out to us any time…we are here to help!
9. We employ a full-time Technology Department dedicated year-round to researching, developing, and delivering the best tech camps in the world. Our Expert Leadership Team has backgrounds from the University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, Penn Engineering, Cornell University, Brandeis University, Villanova University, EMU, UM – School of Education, Columbia University, Harvard University – Graduate School of Education and more, and drives excellence in everything we do!
10. It starts at the top! Our owners, Justin and Michael Lavner, are extremely hands-on and passionate about offering our camp families the best experience possible, and providing our campers with incredible experiences that last a lifetime. Justin and Michael attended camp for many years as children, worked at camps, and eat, sleep, and breathe Lavner Camps and Camp Tech Revolution!
Camp Tech Revolution is the best Tech Camp out there, hands down.Cindy B.


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© Oct 2008 Volume 6 Issue 2, ICICKM 2007, Editor: Rembrandt Klopper, pp1 - 116
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The measurement of organizational characteristics in empirical studies that focus on inter‑group, knowledge‑ based collaboration requires research methods different from those used for measuring the characteristics of individuals. As an answer to that, key‑informant methodology is a frequently adopted approach that has been associated with qualitative methods. However, recently organizational researchers have used the technique to obtain quantifiable information on organizational structure, internal power distribution, within the group, and external relationships among groups that base their collaboration on the knowledge they share. This paper focuses on the threats to validity, which are inherent in empirical studies that adopt the key‑informant methodology as a social science tool. In particular, the paper thoroughly examines the effects that the Bagozzi and the Cook and Campbell construct validity criteria as well as the Huber and Power key‑informant validity criteria have during the two important phases of a research, i.e. developing valid measures of the theoretical constructs, and testing the relationships between theoretical constructs. The empirical results used in this paper stem from an investigation that aimed to evaluate the contribution of Shared Knowledge and Information Technology to Manufacturing Performance. Mutual Trust and Mutual Influence, among the collaborating groups (in this case manufacturing, quality and R&D), which were used in our study, as the two antecedents of shared knowledge. For the purpose of this research, an evaluation model was developed and survey data was collected from 51 medium to large size industrial companies with a total of 112 manufacturing groups, representing five industrial sectors (alimentation, automotive, chemical and pharmaceutical, electro‑mechanical, and textile), were analyzed to test the model. The key‑informant methodology that has been used for the selection of research responders was tested against threats to validity. As a conclusion, the paper exhibits the implications of the above widely accepted construct validity criteria and specific key‑informant validity criteria, building upon the results of the above industrial empirical research. The lessons learned are presented in a way that may lead future organizational researchers to error preventive measures.
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Red Sox continue to keep tabs on Drew
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Though the Red Sox aren't likely to execute a single transaction at this year's Winter Meetings, which conclude on Thursday, they continue to keep tabs on the market for free agent shortstop Stephen Drew.
That market remains shrouded in mystery at the moment, as agent Scott Boras didn't get into specifics on where things stand regarding his client, who helped the Red Sox win the World Series roughly six weeks ago.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Though the Red Sox aren't likely to execute a single transaction at this year's Winter Meetings, which conclude on Thursday, they continue to keep tabs on the market for free agent shortstop Stephen Drew.
That market remains shrouded in mystery at the moment, as agent Scott Boras didn't get into specifics on where things stand regarding his client, who helped the Red Sox win the World Series roughly six weeks ago.
"Well, we've been effective," Boras said regarding his negotiations for Drew. "He's going to have numerous options to choose from. Obviously, there's a variety of teams that want a shortstop of his defensive acumen and capability with the bat."
The Red Sox are one of the teams in the "want Drew" category, but they are seemingly waiting for the asking price to drop.
"We've kept the door open," said general manager Ben Cherington. "We think we have a pretty good solution at shortstop if Stephen's not here, but we like Stephen and the job he did. Because of that, we've kept the door open. We're just going to continue to listen and talk and see where it ends up."
Yes, the Red Sox like Xander Bogaerts, who started at third base for Boston in the final nine games of the postseason and could slide back to his natural position of shortstop should Drew sign elsewhere.
And nobody likes Bogaerts more than Boras, the man who represents him.
"Bogaerts really established himself in the Major Leagues. When you've got a young man that age playing in that environment, it's a pretty remarkable achievement," Boras said. "I think Xander Bogaerts is going to be one of the top five players in baseball."
Yet Boston's 2014 team might be best off with Drew again at short and Bogaerts patrolling the hot corner.
Cherington and Boras did meet on Wednesday.
"Well, we had a chance to talk. We had another good conversation, and we've been having conversations since the end of the season. Yeah, I think we have a sense of what's important to [Drew], and I think he has a sense of what's important to us," said Cherington. "We'll see where it goes."
It isn't necessarily true, said Cherington, that the Red Sox are just going to sit back and wait for Drew's price to drop down.
"I'd rather not get into specifics of our conversation, but I don't think we would ever ... if a deal makes sense for us, we would do it today on any player," Cherington said. "I don't think there's a need to wait on anything if the deal makes sense. It's just a matter of whether or not it makes sense. We're still working on that."
There is also the matter of Draft compensation to consider. Because the Red Sox made Drew a qualifying offer, they can receive a pick if he signs elsewhere.
"Yeah, they're valuable," Cherington said. "You've got to factor that into every decision, whether it's a free agent you're trying to retain or one you're signing from another team. It's a part of the equation. I think, more and more, teams have started to work on exactly what the value is and I'm not sure anyone, including the Red Sox, has figured that out precisely yet. But we know sort of in the ballpark what the value of those picks are, so we have to factor that in."
The Mets are one club that could compete with the Red Sox for Drew's services. Beyond that, there's been very little buzz regarding teams in the hunt.
If Drew had accepted Boston's qualifying offer, he would have been locked in at a one-year deal for $14.1 million.
Boras stands by Drew's decision to decline, and still thinks his client will draw a multi-year deal.
"That's not a problem," assured Boras.
Then why the holdup?
"We have to look at the totality of what's available to him," Boras said. "And some of the offers and positions teams are taking are somewhat contingent on another move. And so, to have a full slate of what's available to him is not yet something that's ripe."
When things do ripen, perhaps the Red Sox will have their World Series-winning shortstop back in tow.
Ian Browne is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brownie Points, and follow him on Twitter @IanMBrowne.


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AAA members Kenneth Broad and Ben Orlove participated in a showcase of NSF-funded Hazard Research on Capitol Hill last week in recognition of National Preparedness Month (September). The showcase took place at the Hart Senate Office Building where members of Congress and their staffers could drop-in to learn about the important use of NSF funding. Broad … Continue reading AAA Members Showcase NSF Study to U.S. Senate


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According to a recent Public Policy Polling survey of American opinions on various conspiracy theories, more than one in four Americans (28 percent) believe a "secretive power elite with a globalist agenda is conspiring to eventually rule the world through an authoritarian world government, or New World Order."
The recognition of the role of conspiracies in the destruction of every formerly free republic of history is nothing new to readers of The New American.
For decades, The New American and its predecessor magazines One Man's Opinion, American Opinion, and The Review of the News have exposed the various multinational organizations whose agenda is the eradication of liberty and the establishment of a global government.
French philosopher Charles Pinot Duclos wrote of the role of conspiracies in history:
We see on the theater of the world a certain number of scenes which succeed each other in endless repetition: where we see the same faults followed regularly by the same misfortunes, we may reasonably think that if we could have known the first we might have avoided the others. The past should enlighten us on the future: knowledge of history is no more than an anticipated experience.
Duclos rightly asserts that one's familiarity of history should train one to recognize patterns, one of the most persistent patterns — apparently visible to 28 percent of respondents in the PPP survey — is that the great republics and empires of history have nearly all been brought to ruin by the hidden machinations of conspiring men, powerful men clothed in the unassailable robes of populists.
Here's a quick summary of several of the more interesting results of the poll:
• 37 percent of voters believe global warming is a hoax; 51 percent do not.
Again, The New American has played a prominent role in exposing the inconsistencies of the global-warming myth.
• 21 percent of voters say that a UFO crashed in Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947 and that the U.S. government covered it up.
• 28 percent of voters believe Saddam Hussein was involved in the 9/11 attacks.
• 20 percent of voters believe there is a link between childhood vaccines and autism; 51 percent do not.
This topic is much in the news as a recent New York Times story reported that "the likelihood of a school-aged American child receiving a diagnosis of autism, Asperger syndrome or a related developmental disorder increased 72 percent in 2011-12 from 2007," according to a poll conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• Nine percent of voters think the government adds fluoride to our water supply "for sinister reasons."
Here again, The New American (and The John Birch Society) can be found high on the list of media outlets revealing concerns with the forced fluoridation of the nation's water supply. Last summer, for example, The New American's Alex Newman reported:
A review of some two dozen studies by Harvard University researchers published this month in a peer-reviewed federal journal suggests that fluoride added into water supplies "significantly" decreases the IQ of children, leading to renewed calls by activists to end the controversial practice of fluoridation. Most public water supplies in the United States still have the chemical added in by authorities under the guise of preventing tooth decay.
The complete results of the poll reveal a few very interesting beliefs held by Americans.
For instance, 44 million people believe Bigfoot roams the forests of the Pacific Northwest.
Almost 66 million Americans believe that a UFO crash-landed in Roswell, New Mexico.
In light of some of the strange questions (and the stranger results), maybe the findings reported in the conspiracy poll should be taken with a grain of salt. For instance, last year Public Policy Polling asked such unorthodox questions in a poll as, "If God exists, do you approve of its handling of natural disasters?"
The percentage of acceptance of many of the conspiracies covered in the PPP survey varied according to the respondent's political affiliation.
For example, "voters are split 44%-45% on whether Bush intentionally misled about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. 72% of Democrats think Bush lied about WMDs, Independents agree 48-45, just 13% of Republicans think so," the poll summary reports.
And, "28% of voters believe Saddam Hussein was involved in the 9/11 attacks. 36% of Romney voters believe Saddam Hussein was involved in 9/11, 41% do not."
Dean Debnam, president of PPP, recognizes the significant role played by party politics in the formation of opinions, particularly in this area.
"Even crazy conspiracy theories are subject to partisan polarization, especially when there are political overtones involved," Debnam said. "But most Americans reject the whackier ideas out there about fake moon landings and shape-shifting lizards."
In fairness to the adherents of those "whackier ideas," a poll conducted in 2009 by the United Kingdom's Engineering & Technology magazine found that 25 percent of those surveyed did not believe that men landed on the Moon.
Perhaps one man's idea of a "whacky" idea is another man's evidence of a massive government cover-up.
PPP reports to have surveyed 1,247 registered American voters from March 27-30. The reported margin of error is +/- 2.8 percent.


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Crystal Palace held to goalless first leg by Poyet's Brighton
Crystal Palace's promotion bid took another turn for the worse despite a stalemate against Brighton.
The Eagles, who only clung on to a place in the top six with a first win in 10 matches last weekend, managed to cancel out their arch-rivals in the first leg of their play-off semi-final at Selhurst Park.
But they surely face an uphill task when they head down the M23 for Monday's second leg after 30-goal top scorer Glenn Murray was stretchered off.
The former Seagulls striker collapsed in agony after appearing to get his studs caught in the turf in the second half, and his play-off campaign looks over.
Meanwhile, the eagerly-anticipated meeting between two clubs who have been exchanging unpleasantries since the days of Terry Venables and Alan Mullery in the 1970s finished all-square.
There may be 44 miles between these sides but there is no love lost, and nothing could separate them in south London.
In contrast to Palace, Brighton came into the game on the back of a nine-match unbeaten run.
And it was clear in the first half which team was in form with Brighton opening up a nervous-looking Palace side with their trademark slick passing.
Wayne Bridge skipped past Joel Ward and crossed for Leonardo Ulloa six yards out, but the Argentinian striker headed wastefully wide.
Will Buckley's cross was then met by Dean Hammond in the area and the midfielder crashed a powerful header towards goal, but Julian Speroni made a fine point-blank save.
For Palace, the lively Jonny Williams drove narrowly wide while Murray could have had a penalty when Matt Upson held him in the area, but referee Michael Oliver was unmoved.
Wilfried Zaha was making his final home appearance for Palace ahead of his summer switch to Manchester United.
The winger was rarely allowed to show the talent which persuaded Sir Alex Ferguson to invest £15million in him, although one shimmy, run and cross deserved better than Williams' tame header.
Zaha found more space after the interval and turned Inigo Calderon inside out, and back again, before fizzing a low ball across goal which Murray just failed to get a touch on.
Then Owen Garvan's cross was met by Danny Gabbidon but his header was kept out by Tomasz Kuszczak, with Andrea Orlandi completing the clearance.
Palace's evening went sour when Murray tried to turn sharply in the box, crumpled to the ground and needed lengthy treatment before leaving the action on a stretcher.
Yet they almost grabbed a late winner from another Garvan cross which Kagisho Dikgacoi tried to bundle home, but Calderon was on hand to hack the ball clear.
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Using iPod & iPhone Video Out: Background and In-Depth ReviewThis year, Apple gave the iPhone and the new Classic, Touch, and Nano models improved TV out features while harmonizing the AV cables used by its entire product line. Here's a look at what's changed, a review of Apple's recently released AV Cable kits, why the invented controversy about Apple's new cables is simply misinformed, and how using an iPod for video output compares against Apple TV.
New Cable Kits vs Old Cable
Apple formerly sold the headphone-jack iPod AV Cable as a standalone $20 cable or as part of the $99 iPod AV Kit that also included a Dock, power adapter, and remote. Alternatively, third party cables could extract composite video either from the headphone jack or the Dock Connector. With the removal of composite video from the headphone jack of all 2007 iPhones and iPods (a move explained below), Apple now sells two cable packages, both of which use the iPods' Dock Connector:
- Composite AV Cable
- Component AV Cable
The new cables are longer, and rather than providing three short leads that split off for stereo audio and video like the old iPod AV Cable (below, right side), the new cables split in three directions: USB, video, and stereo audio jacks (below, left side). This is an improvement in that it allows the cable to be used in applications where the video jack isn't right next to the audio jacks, such as would be the case if you wanted to plug the video directly into the TV but route the audio into a stereo receiver more than a few inches away. This design also results in a longer and more complex cable. The component version of the new cable kit is identical apart from having three video plugs rather than just the one on the composite cable pictured below.
Each package includes the audio/video cable with an integrated USB connector (above) and a wall adapter for powering the connected device while using it for video output. This is useful because playing video requires enough processing power to drain the battery rapidly. Because the cable plugs into the Dock Connector, it is essential to build USB into the cable because otherwise there'd be no way to charge it while using it for video; the old headphone cable could optionally be used alongside a USB to Dock Connector cable for power.
Both packages are identically priced at $49.00, which is higher than the old headphone-style cable by itself, but seems reasonable given that it includes a power adapter and is a more complex cable. Apple sells an additional package including a remote and dock, also priced at $49. For users who want video output but don't need a dock, this new packaging offers more flexibility than the old package.
In comparison, Microsoft's Zune Home AV kit bundles a remote control and a dock with a USB and video cable and costs $99, just like Apple's old kit. The Zune models do not support higher quality component video output, and the cable kit only works with Microsoft's hard drive players. The flash RAM based Zune 4 and Zune 8 (comparable to the iPod Nano) lack any video output features at all, as noted in the in depth comparison Winter 2007 Buyers Guide: Microsoft Zune 8 vs iPod Nano.
Inside the Box: Cable Kit Unpacking
The cable and wall adapter are bundled into hermetically sealed white pouches (below top). The only difference between the two kits is the extraction of different sets of signals from the Dock Connector (below bottom), a difference detailed below. Only the iPhone and Fall 2007 iPods support the new component video. However, the simpler composite version of the cable will also work with both the new iPods and iPhone as well as all earlier iPods with support for video output.
In addition to using the included wall adapter, the cables can also draw power from a computer USB port, and also function as normal USB sync cables.
The cables themselves have a couple of irritating qualities. Like the previous iPod AV Cable, the RCA connectors are strangely long, and only color coded on the back side of the jack. This makes it harder to match up cables to ports hidden on the back of a TV, particularly if things back there are cramped and poorly lit, as is often the case. The new cables also seem thin near the video connectors, especially since the RCA jack has a funneled recession where the wire enters. This feels like a weak link. While I didn't have any problems plugging cables in or yanking the wire out of the connector, a more standard looking reinforced, ruggedized connector would seem to make more sense than the fancy but impractical looking jacks Apple chose to use on this utilitarian cable.
What's Up Dock: an Imagined Controversy
After Apple introduced the video output changes on new iPods this year, but before it delivered the actual cables, there was a spark of a protest over the use of "authentication chips" to regulate which video output accessories the latest iPods would work with. In reality, those fears of "cable lock down" were invented by conjecture and were simply wrong: there is no controlling chip to worry about. As it turns out, the simplest conspiracy theory is not always the most accurate.
The original two generations of iPods —starting in 2001 —used a FireWire connector for both charging and syncing, and a standard headphone jack for audio output. In 2003, Apple introduced the third generation iPods with a new "Dock Connector," a 30-pin plug built by JAE that supplied all the pins of a Firewire port, a USB port, and stereo audio input and outputs in one package. It also has pins that supply output power to an accessory, a sense line to identify the accessory that's plugged in, and serial port pins that enable simple devices to provide remote control and display features, such as showing the currently playing track and remotely navigate songs. These features are used in car integration kits and some other devices that interact with the iPods.
The Dock Connector enabled the 3G iPods to work with either type of data cable, which was handy because most PCs lacked FireWire ports, but did have USB. Modern iPods only use FireWire to charge the battery; they lack the electronics to perform a data sync over FireWire, a cost saving measure that seems like a reasonable tradeoff now that all recent Macs have USB 2.0. Apple also left some empty unused pins open, reserved for future uses on new models. When the iPod Photo arrived in 2004 as a high-end version of the 4G "clickwheel" iPod, it featured the first color display on an iPod and new photo features. Additionally, it could also play photo slideshows out to a TV using some previously reserved pins on the Dock connector, or using the iPod AV Cable plugged into the headphone jack.
iPod AV Cable: 2004
The original iPod AV Cable plugged into the iPod Photo's headphone port, but rather than using just three conductors like a typical headphone jack (right, left audio and ground) it used a fourth to provide composite video output. The other end of the cable plugged into a TV using three standard RCA cables: right and left stereo audio and a composite video connector.
This made the iPod AV Cable similar to many camcorder cables, which also package audio and video into a small headphone jack using four conductors. However, Apple's iPod headphone jacks had to remain compatible with standard headphones, so Apple reversed the odd pin order used by camcorder makers to deliver a headphone jack that worked fine with regular headphones, but could also deliver video output when used with the iPod AV Cable. Camcorder cables could be used by simply reversing the order that the RCA connector ends are plugged into on the TV side. This "change" resulted in some minor rumblings about how Apple was trying to put camcorder cables out of business or lock users into its own $20 cable, but were minor in comparison to the latest dustup over Dock Connector cables.
Since the same video signal was also available on the Dock Connector, users could alternatively plug the iPod Photo into a Photo Dock and then plug the iPod AV Cable into the dock's headphone port. That dock, later named the iPod Universal Dock, also supplied a S-Video connector. Essentially, it routed the video signals from the Dock Connector on the iPod out to both the headphone jack and to the S-Video connector (below). This required two different sets of video output signals, carried on different pins of the Dock Connector:
- two pin composite video, which mixes video signals together on one signal pin and uses one ground pin.
- four pin S-Video, which offers higher quality video output because it delivers the TV video signal over two independent channels: luminance (a full resolution monochrome signal), chrominance (additional color information) and two grounds (one for each signal).
On page 2 of 3: 45/5G Video iPods; The iPhone and 2007 iPods; Classic, Nano vs iPhone, Touch; The Missing Links; and Using Video Output;


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Once you've perfected basic techniques like frying an egg and cooking rice, it's time to move on to those things that may have initially scared you off. Every other Monday, chef Camille Becerra is going beyond the basics to help us tackle even the scariest cooking techniques.
Today: Tips for smooth, stress-free cake frosting.
Frosting can be a little intimidating, but if you heed a few basic tips you'll never have to serve a lopsided cake ever again. First off: it's good to work with frosting in a cool environment, as icing is most temperamental when it gets too warm. Also, it's best to bake your cakes early on, in the morning or the night before you plan on frosting, so they have time to cool completely. If you keep them in the fridge overnight, wrap them well in plastic wrap. The right equipment is also crucial: I use a long metal spatula, offset spatulas, a serrated knife, and a pastry brush.
More: Here are 7 layer cake recipes to get you started.
The key to a beautiful cake is how straight it looks: You want the edges to be perfect 90° angles. With a serrated knife, cut off any excess mounds of cake that form on the top during the baking process so you're left with even height throughout. To keep your frosting process as tidy as possible, gently brush off any excess crumbs with a pastry brush.
More: You can also use a slicing kit for extra security.
Take some frosting and place it on a your cake base to prevent the cake from moving around while you frost.
Use parchment paper to line the edges of your cake stand or pedestal -- you'll remove this once everything is finished, and it helps secure a clean base. I make a circle and cut out the center, then cut it in half and carefully fit the two parts underneath the perimeter of the cake to catch those gloppy mounds of frosting that tend to drip.
Using a generous amount of frosting, spread evenly over the top of the first cake layer. Top that with your second cake. Press gently to ensure that the cake is straight on both sides and on top.
The first stage of icing is the crumb layer: You frost the cake with a thin layer of icing and then chill it so that any crumbs that could potentially damage your frosting job will stick to the first layer of frosting. Be sure to reserve a small bit of frosting for this process so you don't contaminate the entire batch with crumbs. Also, take care to fill in the center gap where the cakes meet. This is also the stage where you want to make sure your cake has a solid structure, so be sure your sides are straight and strong. When you are happy with the way your layer cake looks, chill in the freezer for 15 minutes.
Finishing your cake
For an easy and classic frosting finish, I make sure the cake is well frosted and I take my cake spatula and rest it lengthwise on the frosting; then, I pull it off so that the frosting forms peaks as it pulls away from the spatula.
Using a cake decorating wheel is very helpful for frosting, especially for achieving smooth finishes and spiral tops. Also, keeping a tall container of hot water to dip and clean your spatula constantly is key to a beautifully finished cake.
Leave your cake bare, or decorate it with balls, sparklers, or candles. Once you get the hang of it, you'll be icing your own cakes for every possible celebration.
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How to Make SmartArt Charts in Office 2011 for Mac
Charts take data, organize them, and present them in a visual form. Office 2011 for Mac offers two different approaches for making organization charts: The newer SmartArt method can produce visually appealing charts, and the application called Microsoft Organization Chart creates embedded charts.
When you click the SmartArt tab on the Ribbon, the leftmost group is Insert SmartArt Graphic. Here you find several buttons that represent various types of SmartArt graphics. The SmartArt Hierarchy group has three different organization charts from which to choose:
Organization Chart
Name and Title Organization Chart
Half Circle Organization Chart
These are the first three options available in the Hierarchy gallery. You can use all the features of SmartArt with these organization charts. But when you select an object in a SmartArt organization chart, notice that the Org option becomes available in the Edit SmartArt group.
To use these features, first select the position at the top of the organization chart's hierarchy and then select one of the following from the Org menu:
Horizontal: Arranges the chart in horizontal style.
Vertical: Arranges the chart in a vertical style.
Left hanging: Arranges position boxes to the left of the centerline.
Right hanging: Arranges position boxes to the right of the centerline.
Add Assistant: To add an assistant to a position, first, select a position within the SmartArt organization chart's hierarchy. Then, choose Add Assistant from the Org menu in the Edit SmartArt grouping.


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Family affected by OKC tornado headed home to Springboro
Family's home damaged by tornado
Among the stories of survival in tornado-ravaged Moore, Okla., is that of a Tri-state woman and her family.
Jenny Sample and her young son are headed to her mother's house in Springboro this weekend where she'll wait for her husband to fix their home so it's habitable again.
"I almost feel a little guilty because I look around and I see all these people who have lost everything. They have nothing left. I mean nothing. And I feel very, very blessed to even have a house standing," Sample said during a FaceTime interview from her in-law's home in Norman, Okla.
She was still in disbelief that her home was spared.
"We lost a few windows and doors and our shed and we probably have to replace our roof, but compared to people who lost their houses, we were very, very fortunate," Sample said.
Just a block north of her house, homes were reduced to rubble.
"It honestly looks like an atomic bomb exploded," Sample said.
She left with her 2-year-old son and her dogs when her husband called her from work on Monday afternoon with a warning.
"You don't need to watch the news, you need to get out of there now, b19974324ecause there is a huge tornado and it's coming right for you," she remembered her husband saying, with an unsettling urgency in his voice.
It's not the first time she's seen Moore devastated. The 1999 tornado tore the same town apart, just after she moved to Norman to attend college at the nearby University of Oklahoma.
This time, she said, it's all, literally, a lot closer to home.
"The difference is now, I actually live in Moore and it's my town. It's my city. It's my street. And you just look around you and you know people who are affected by this," Sample said.


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Video: Econoday's Mark Rogers and TradingScreen On The US Economy: Week of 3/5/13
TradingScreen and Econoday's Mark Rogers provide a look at key economic announcements for the US this week, including housing, motor vehicles and employment, and discusses how last week's results impacted the markets.
Econoday reports, available on TradingScreen's award-winning TradeSmart EMS, provide alerts on upcoming economic announcements, and jargon-free analysis of their potential market impact. Mark Rogers, Senior Economist for U.S. markets, has over 19 years of experience with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta as an economist and forecaster for national and regional economies.
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