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Oh the elation we receive from an invitation and the barriers we established from the lack there of. An invitation births inclusion, assurance, confidence, and a renewed sense of hope.
I remember crying in the back of my dad's truck on the way home from high school because I was not invited, or so I told myself. I felt sad and hopeless. I could have walked up to the group of girls and joined them, yet I did not. They did not think to extend an invitation (which is a typical innocence) therefore I inferred they did not want to extend an invitation. So often I make assumptions based on the insecure whispers of my flesh. Fast forward to college. Instinctively I make preparations to again be the sad and hopeless girl crying in the back of my dad's truck. Before I could crawl into my slimy pit (Ps. 40), a friend extended an invitation to me. The invitation was simple, yet meaningful, and would be instrumental in my life. From her invitation, I was able to receive many more invitations, and I also extended many more invitations. One day I am crying as a school kid, the next day (not literally) I am surrounded at prom by friends. One moment I am ready to find a new community, impatient for God's blessing (Ps. 27:14), the next I am distracted by friends as I struggle to study in the library. Even with an invitation, I still struggled in making friends. And, even without an invitation, I was blessed with friends (Lam 3:22-24).
While compiling the invitation list for our wedding, I learned how some invitations, though self-evident still need to be proclaimed. I thought it was a matter of fact that our wedding party and intimate family members were invited to our wedding. Still I was instructed to send wedding invitations to each. Though the invitations were crafted on my parent's kitchen table, with their names neatly printed on the stationary, it was important that an invitation be individually addressed and delivered to them. Expectations and assumptions can lead to misjudgments and miscommunications, which can lead to hurts and hang-ups. It can be painfully annoying to repeatedly remind a person of your desire to include them in your life. But, the word remembrance (Is. 46) draws me to recall the countless ways God pursues me, even after I received salvation, which he does not consider painfully annoying. If you have a way to extend an invitation, I'd encourage you to use it (Heb. 12:14).
Later, while on a jog, I thought about the daunting task of inviting people to a wedding. I was half-way down the street when I came to a realization. My rhymed breathing and motion abruptly halted. In the middle of the street, in front of an unknown neighbor's house tears trickled down my face. Drafting the invitation list had made me worry about who would and wouldn't attend our wedding. Then, I remembered my father in heaven, who had not yet received an individual invitation to my wedding. If my earthly parents, who were responsible for many aspects of the wedding, still deserved a personal invitation, why would I stop with them and not reach up to my heavenly father? Immediately I extended Him an invitation. Even quicker, he spoke an affirmation. This exchange birthed a peace that I have been told is rare for a bride to experience (Matthew 28). Humanity may or may not accept your invitation(s), for a right or wrong reason. When the time comes to reach out to others, make it a point to follow God no matter their response (Romans 8). God wants to walk with you down the path of righteousness. He will be apart of anything on that path. You don't need to invite him to your wedding, or whatever else, but why not?
It is important to extend invitations. And, while it is so encouraging to be invited, do not be overcome by the emotions that arise from the lack of invitations. Be wise and dwell on truth. Don't build barriers that will hinder God's blessings. (Rom. 12:2)
Psalm 40:1-3
I waited patiently for the Lord to help me,
and he turned to me and heard my cry.
He lifted me out of the pit of despair,
out of the mud and the mire.
He set my feet on solid ground
and steadied me as I walked along.
He has given me a new song to sing,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see what he has done and be amazed.
They will put their trust in the Lord.
Psalm 27:14
Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.
Lamentations 3:22-24
The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself, "The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!"
Isaiah 46:23-25
You have not brought me sheep for burnt offerings, nor honored me with your sacrifices. I have not burdened you with grain offerings nor wearied you with demands for incense. You have not bought any fragrant calamus for me, or lavished on me the fat of your sacrifices. But you have burdened me with your sins and wearied me with your offenses. "I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more.
Hebrews 12:14
Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.
Matthew 28:19-20
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Romans 8:31
If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?
Romans 12:1-2
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.


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- Solid third quarter results reported and strong fourth quarter expected
- Full year 2014 Adjusted income from continuing operations per share guidance increased
- Conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on October 30, 2014
East Rutherford, NJ – October 30, 2014 – Cambrex Corporation (NYSE: CBM, "Cambrex") reports results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014.
- Third quarter sales increased 4.0% to $81.1 million from $78.0 million in the same period last year.
- Third quarter EBITDA increased 6.5% to $18.1 million compared to $17.0 million in the same period last year (see table at the end of this release).
- Debt, net of cash, improved $21.1 million during the third quarter to $33.5 million.
- Company continues to expect full year 2014 sales, excluding the impact of foreign currency, to grow between 13% and 16% from 2013, and full year EBITDA to be between $74 and $78 million. Adjusted income from continuing operations is now expected to be between $1.11 and $1.19 per share, a $0.04 increase at both the low and high ends of the range (see Financial Expectations – Continuing Operations section below).
"We continue to be very pleased with the positive trends in our business and expect a very strong fourth quarter," commented Steven M. Klosk, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cambrex. "During the third quarter, we added two new late stage clinical products to our portfolio and two of our customers' products in that portfolio were approved for commercial sale. Demand across all of our product categories remains strong, particularly in custom manufacturing and controlled substances. Utilization of our large scale assets in both the U.S. and Europe continues to grow as pharmaceutical customers increasingly seek out high quality manufacturers like Cambrex. Our current view suggests we will maintain our positive momentum with strong expected growth in 2015."
Basis of Reporting
The Company has provided a reconciliation of GAAP amounts to adjusted (i.e. Non-GAAP) amounts at the end of this press release. Management believes that the adjusted amounts provide useful information to investors due to the magnitude and nature of certain expenses recorded in the GAAP amounts.
Third Quarter 2014 Operating Results – Continuing Operations
Sales were $81.1 million for the quarter, compared to $78.0 million in the same period last year, representing a 4.0% increase, including the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange of 1.0%. The Company recorded sales increases in most of its product categories, with strong growth in certain branded APIs and controlled substances. Pricing was flat compared to the third quarter last year.
Gross margins increased to 35.0% from 32.0% compared to the same period last year. This increase was primarily due to a favorable mix of products, proceeds from an insurance settlement, improved production efficiencies and a favorable currency impact.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $12.5 million compared to $11.1 million in the same period last year. The increase was mainly due to higher personnel expenses.
Research and development expenses were $3.8 million compared to $2.6 million in the same period last year. The increase was primarily the result of increased personnel costs required to develop an increased number of products in the R&D pipeline.
Operating profit increased to $12.0 million from $11.3 million in the same period last year. The increase in operating profit was primarily the result of higher gross profit partially offset by higher operating expenses. EBITDA was $18.1 million compared to $17.0 million in the same period last year.
The provision for income taxes was $2.5 million and included a benefit of $0.8 million for a partial reversal of a valuation allowance against certain U.S. tax assets. Excluding the impact of this benefit, the effective tax rate would have been 29.4% during the quarter compared to 37.7% in the same period last year.
Income from continuing operations was $8.9 million or $0.28 per share compared to $6.3 million or $0.20 per share in the same period last year. Adjusted income from continuing operations was $8.8 million or $0.28 per share, compared to $7.1 million or $0.23 per share, respectively, in the same period last year (see table at the end of this release).
Capital expenditures and depreciation were $7.2 million and $5.9 million, respectively, compared to $6.2 million and $5.7 million, respectively, in the same period last year.
Financial Expectations – Continuing Operations
The following table shows the Company's current expectations for its full year 2014 financial performance versus its expectations from the previous quarter.
Consistent with prior guidance for the full year 2014, these financial expectations are for continuing operations and exclude the impact of any potential acquisitions, restructuring activities and outcomes of tax disputes and do not reflect Zenara's results. Sales expectations exclude the impact of foreign currency. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted income from continuing operations per share are computed on a basis consistent with the reconciliation of the year to date results in the tables at the end of this release.
The Company increased its guidance for full year 2014 Adjusted income from continuing operations by $0.04 per share at both the low and high ends of the range due to lower estimates of depreciation and interest expense for 2014. Depreciation was adjusted downward due to later than expected timing of certain assets being placed in service and foreign currency impact. Interest expense was adjusted downward due to lower than expected interest rates.
We expect Zenara to generate low to mid single digit millions in revenues and a small EBITDA loss in 2014. As previously announced, the Company purchased all previously unowned shares in Zenara Pharma and as such, has consolidated Zenara's results from the purchase date of May 23, 2014 in its 2014 results. The Company's EBITDA expectations for Zenara do not include a loss of $4.1 million recorded in the second quarter of 2014 related to the purchase of the previously unowned shares of Zenara.
The Company expects to reduce the valuation allowance against certain U.S. tax assets by approximately $17.2 million for the full year 2014, which would reduce tax expense accordingly. The valuation allowance released for the third quarter and year to date periods was $0.8 million and $15.2 million, respectively. The actual amount of the reduction in the valuation allowance may be higher or lower depending on the amount and type of U.S. income during the rest of the year. The full year effective tax rate included in the table above excludes this benefit and the impact of the purchase of the remaining Zenara shares. The Company expects to pay only a small amount of cash taxes in the U.S. during the year. The tax rate and amount of cash taxes paid will be sensitive to the geographic mix of income, and quarterly effective tax rates may be volatile.
The financial information contained in this press release is unaudited, subject to revision and should not be considered final until the Company's third quarter 2014 Form 10-Q is filed with the SEC.
Conference Call and Webcast
A conference call to discuss the Company's third quarter 2014 results will begin at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, October 30, 2014 and can be accessed by calling 1-800-505-9568 for domestic and +1-416-204-9271 for international. Please use the passcode 6387777 and call approximately 10 minutes prior to the start time. A webcast will be available in the Investors section on the Cambrex website located at www.cambrex.com. A telephone replay of the conference call will be available through Thursday, November 6, 2014 by calling 1-888-203-1112 for domestic and +1-719-457-0820 for international. Please use the passcode 6387777 to access the replay.
About Cambrex
Cambrex Corporation is an innovative life sciences company that provides products, services and technologies to accelerate the development and commercialization of small molecule therapeutics. The Company offers Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients ("APIs"), advanced intermediates and enhanced drug delivery products for branded and generic pharmaceuticals. Development and manufacturing capabilities include enzymatic biotransformations, high potency APIs, high energy chemical synthesis, controlled substances and formulation of finished dosage form products. For more information, please visit www.cambrex.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This document contains "forward-looking statements," including statements or tables regarding expected performance, especially those set forth under the heading "Financial Expectations – Continuing Operations," and those attributed to our President and Chief Executive Officer in this document. These and other forward looking statements may be identified by the fact that they use words such as "guidance," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," "believes" or similar expressions. Any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on current plans and expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from current expectations. The factors described in Item 1A of Part I of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2013, captioned "Risk Factors," or otherwise described in the Company's filings with the SEC provide examples of such risks and uncertainties that may cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from the expectations the Company describes in its forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, pharmaceutical outsourcing trends, competitive pricing or product developments, market acceptance and adoption rate of our customers' products, government legislation and regulations (including those pertaining to environmental issues), tax rate, interest rate, technology, manufacturing and legal issues, including the outcome of outstanding litigation, changes in foreign exchange rates, uncollectible receivables, the timing of orders and the Company's ability to meet its production plan and its customer delivery schedules, particularly during the fourth quarter of 2014, loss on disposition of assets, cancellations or delays in renewal of contracts, lack of suitable raw materials, the Company's ability to receive regulatory approvals for its products and continued demand in the U.S. for late stage clinical products or the successful outcome of the Company's investment in new products.
For further details and a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, investors are encouraged to review the Cambrex Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, including the Forward-Looking Statement sections therein, and other filings with the SEC. The Company cautions investors and potential investors not to place significant reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release and to give careful consideration to the risks and uncertainties listed above and contained in our SEC filings. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this document, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any of these statements.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
EBITDA and Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations are non-GAAP financial measures. The Company defines EBITDA as operating profit plus depreciation and amortization expense and Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations is calculated in a manner consistent with that shown in the tables at the end of this release. Other companies may have a different definition of EBITDA and Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations, therefore, these measures may not be comparable with non-GAAP financial measures provided by other companies. EBITDA and Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations should not be considered an alternative to measurements required by U.S. GAAP, such as net income or operating profit, and should not be considered a measure of Cambrex's liquidity. Cambrex uses EBITDA and Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations among several other metrics to assess and analyze its operational results and trends. Cambrex also believes EBITDA and Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations are useful to investors because they are common operating performance metrics as well as metrics routinely used to assess potential enterprise value. Cambrex has provided a reconciliation of U.S. GAAP amounts to non-GAAP amounts at the end of this press release.


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Online Appointments and What to learn about Them
The rapid growth in size and popularity of technology is something that is unique in this age. The present day period has undoubtedly advanced, with an ever increasing number of exchanges being made online. Instead of going on your own to various workplaces and areas to do what you need to do, now, you just need to request for online appointments. Online appointments make your job easier and more convenient especially if you're from a far place. These online appointments give more convenience to those clients and workers because It's made more organized, fast and systematic.
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Annabel Langbein: Sweet treats to make a picnic complete (+ recipes)
To the northwest of Naples, about an hour inland in the rolling hill country of Campania, lies the small medieval walled village of Sant'Agata de' Goti. A more perfectly preserved and picturesque town would be hard to find. Glossy-haired beauties saunter their curves languidly along narrow streets under the patina of flaking plastered archways, while young slick-haired bucks whizz by on their Vespas, oozing testosterone. You feel like you have just walked into a 1960s Fellini film set.
I first came here, some years ago, to write about Mustilli, a winery and farmstay located in the heart of the village. This family estate has been growing grapes and making wine here since the 15th century. The grapes are traditional cultivars such as falanghina, greco and aglianico - perfect for the robust wines that match the rich flavours of the Italian table.
Out on the farm, a dozen or so workers were handpicking small bunches of dark red grapes, filling large crates. Life here in the vineyard goes on much as it has for centuries.
On the dot of noon everyone broke for lunch. As I prepared to leave, a couple of the women called for me to join them, patting a muddy upturned grape box for my seat. With nothing to contribute to this shared picnic, I was reluctant to join in, but they insisted, so I stayed, feeling uncomfortable but also excited. I mean how often do you get to eat the country food of the people in places like this?
A few crates were gathered and an old door placed on top to form a makeshift table. One of the women produced a thick rustic homemade loaf, filled with a mixture of wild greens cooked in olive oil with lots of garlic and some chilli. Another had prepared a salad of the sweetest tomatoes, mixed with peppers and onions - all from her garden. It was dressed with nothing more than a squeeze of fresh pulpy tomato juice, salt, pepper and a tangy green olive oil. Someone else had a dish that looked like caponata - chopped eggplant with olives, a little tomato, garlic and capers, cooked, of course, in olive oil.
Olives, anchovies, canned tuna, bread and cheese were added to the table, along with a flask of red wine. As we shared this wonderful picnic I pinched myself for my good luck.
Looking back over the great meals of my life, this experience stands out as one of the best. They say food tastes better when you are happy and this is true. I can remember every detail of that special picnic and have often thought what my contribution would be. It would have to be a cake - a little sweet something to finish the meal. Any one of these would fit the bill nicely.
Hazelnut and white nectarine cake
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One-pot lumberjack cake
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Black velvet cake
This cake is moist yet light, and easy to make. It can be cooked as one large cake or divided in half and cooked as a loaf and 12 cupcakes. It keeps well for several days in a sealed container and can be frozen, iced or plain. Get the recipe
Essential Annabel Langbein (Annabel Langbein Media, $65) is a beautiful compendium of Annabel's best-ever savoury recipes and cooking tips — on sale at Paper Plus, Whitcoulls, The Warehouse and all good bookstores or visit annabel-langbein.com


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Forgot to mention this in my review, and it is causing some angst among flight game fans so I thought I would make it really clear:
You can't use a mouse with Battle of Stalingrad. You need at least a joystick to play 'normal mode' and if you want to be able to survive online you will probably also need a set of rudder pedals, or at least learn how to use the Z/X keys on your keyboard to fly with the rudder, because without it your opponent will outturn you with ease and your arse will be grarse.
However, you can fly on autopilot or as a gunner or bombadier in multiplayer just with a mouse...if you think that is worth 50 Euros!
So be warned - and buyer beware...don't spend the money on this game unless you have the right kit.


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Elberta police searches for missing senior man, asks public for help
ELBERTA, Ala. — Officers in Elberta search for a resident who has not been seen since May 16.
Steve Kesztheylie, 79, was last seen at his home wearing red shorts, a white t-shirt, and a red hat, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). ALEA says he may be suffering from a condition that possibly impairs his judgment.
ALEA has passed along these details:
- Brown eyes
- Gray or Partially Gray hair
- 5'6″
- 170 pounds
If anyone has any information regarding the whereabouts of Steve Keszthelyi, please contact the Elberta Police Department at (251) 986-5300 or call 911


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Harvard Supper Club - 3/5/2018 - Federal Galley
Attention Harvard Foodies!
Our next Harvard Supper Club will meet on Monday, March 5th @ 6:30pm at Federal Galley (Northside)
From their website:
Federal Galley is the second food hall developed by Galley Group co-founders Ben Mantica and Tyler Benson. The first location, Smallman Galley, was designed to provide aspiring restaurateurs a low-cost and low-risk opportunity to launch their own restaurant concepts. Federal Galley was designed with a similar goal in mind. We exist to break down the barriers to entry in this notoriously restrictive industry.
There is a large pool of extremely talented Chefs that are ready to run their own restaurants and show the world their talent. Our approach to food halls offers talented Chefs a one of a kind opportunity to show the world what they can do. In addition to a fully built out kitchen, we also offer our operators one-on-one strategy sessions and connect them with an array of professional services and mentors to assist in their professional development.
Please RSVP!
Monday, March 5th @ 6:30pm at Federal Galley
200 Children's Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
***Guests will have to be registered separately. Simply register yourself, then refresh the page and register your guest independently.
The HCWPA is excited to say that the first year of The Harvard Supper Club was a tremendous success! The Harvard Supper Club meets during the second week of every other month at one of Pittsburgh's new and trendy restaurants. Upcoming restaurants are promoted via email to our member list, as well as posted on our website, http://hcwesternpennsylvania.clubs.harvard.edu. Everyone who attends the dinner orders individually from the restaurant's menu and pays separately. In certain situations, we may limit the number of people that can attend based on restaurant restrictions, so please secure your spot for each upcoming month via the website in a timely manner. Come to one or come to all! Guests are welcome. Suggestions for future restaurants are requested, and should be directed to Mike Dukovich at email@example.com. Please join us for what has become an ongoing Harvard Club culinary get together!
Tentatively mark your calendar for future Supper Clubs:
Future restaurant options include, but are not limited to: Cure, Off the Hook, Morcilla, Butcher and the Rye, Poros, Tako, Whitefield at the Ace Hotel. We also had requests to return to the memorable Pazzo this year! Your suggestions are also welcomed.
6:30PM Mon 5 Mar 2018 ( Timezone: Eastern )
Federal Galley
200 Children's Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15212 USA
[ Get Directions ]
RSVP Here...
Look Who's Coming:
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Gateway Health Plan
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Link of the Day
History.com's This Day in History is a great place to look for interesting historical events that might otherwise be overlooked. Common examples like Martin Luther King Jr. or the Holocaust will not make your essay stand out, but the fact that on May 9th, 1950, L. Ron Hubbard published Dianetics or that in 2001, soccer fans were trampled in Ghana will make your essay stronger.
5/9 Geometry: Triangles
Read the following SAT test question and then select your answer.
Remember to always follow the Knowsys Method for math problems. The method will save you time and errors not only on the SAT but also in your regular math classes and problems. First, read the question carefully and identify the bottom line. Once you know what the problem is asking, assess your options by asking "What could I do?" "What should I do?" Select the most efficient method, attack the problem, and loop back to make sure that you answered the question correctly.
If triangle ABC above is congruent to triangle DEF (not shown), which of the following must be the length of one side of triangle DEF?
First, at the top of your scratch work, write one side of DEF = ?
Next, assess your options. How can you find the side lengths of a triangle that is not shown? The problem mentions that ABC and DEF are congruent, which means all their side lengths and angle measurements are the same. That means that you can simply change the labels on ABC to DEF. To find the answer, though, you will need to figure out the side lengths. You could try to use the Pythagorean Theorem here, but it would be very difficult. Instead, you should notice that the triangle is one of the special right triangles that you have memorized. You can use that information to find the side lengths.
Triangle DEF is a 30-60-90, which means the side lengths are . The hypotenuse is 12, so 12 = 2s and 6 = s. The hypotenuse of the triangle is 12, the short leg is 6, and the other leg is .
Loop back to the bottom line. You are looking for any side of Triangle DEF, so now that you have all three, you only need to look at the answer choices and find one that matches any of these three numbers.
E) It cannot be determined from the information given.
The answer is D.
On sat.collegeboard.org, 36% of responses were correct.
For more help with math, visit www.myknowsys.com!


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MYSL to hold registration Feb. 20 and 21
MYSL to hold registration Feb. 20 and 21
MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Youth Softball League will hold spring registration on Friday, Feb. 20 from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 21 from 9-noon at the Pierce Playground Field House on Jackson Street in Middleboro.
To download a copy of the registration form, please go to www.middleborosoftball.org.
To have a registration form mailed to you, contact Ken Maddigan at 508-947-8940.
LPA online registration is open now
LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Playground Association (LPA) is now excepting online registration for the 2009 spring season at lakevillesports.org.
Girls Softball, for ages 6-14, and T-Ball, for boys and girls ages 5 and 6, registration is open now. The LPA is also holding online registration for its Girls Softball Winter Clinic, which is open to girls ages 8-14 and will be held at Grand Slam hitting and Training in Taunton
Registration and general info about the LPA is available at lakevillesports.org.
MSSBL sets date for Celebration Saturday event
MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Sunday School Basketball League (MSSBL) will hold Celebration Saturday on Saturday, Feb, 7 at the Burkland School gymnasium.
There will be skills competitions for all age groups. Events will include a three-point shooting contest (for the older age groups), a free-throw contest, a dribble-and-shoot competition and speed dribbling (for the younger age groups).
There will be raffles, music and awards for all age groups, and this years sportsmanship awards will be presented.
In addition, the second annual coaches' game is also on the schedule.
Times for events and more info can be found at our website www.mssbl.com
Admission is $5 per person or $20 per family. Wristbands will be sold at the door. Everyone is welcome to attend.
MYSA to hold board meeting
MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) will hold its next Board of Directors meeting on Sunday Feb. 8 at 7 p.m.
The location is at the Municipal Lighting Plant on Wareham Street. Parents and coaches are welcome and encouraged to attend. There are still open seats on the Board of Directors. If you have an interest in helping out, please attend this meeting.


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Made in England...one of our most popular reels.
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Collectible, classy, iconic, and a flat-out good choice:
A re-modeled classic Hardy fly reel. The Hardy Marquis was a main stay of the Hardy line for many years. This new edition features numerous improvements to the original including subtle updating of the classic style with an indented regulator button, increased porting, and improved regulation range.


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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A man was found dead Thursday evening in Volusia County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Earlier in the investigation, troopers thought the 56-year-old Pierson man's death was caused by a hit-and-run, but after consulting with the medical examiner, that information proved to be incorrect.
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"Troopers are looking for any witnesses as to how the victim came to rest at this scene," FHP Lt. Kim Montes said in a news release.
Troopers were called shortly after 10 p.m. near the Seville neighborhood after the body was discovered on Bunnell Road near Lake George Road, Montes said.
Read: 'Kill me, man,' man says before being fatally shot by Volusia County deputy
"The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene by the fire department," Montes said. "At this time, we have no other information regarding this death investigation."
The man's name has not been released.
The crash remains under investigation.
Read: Florida rapper arrested, driver sought in double hit-and-run of Polk County woman
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At this time of year, many parents and their children start to get a little more nervous than usual. Particularly true in families sending a child to school for the first time, along with families starting at new schools.
While there are dozens of things we can do to ensure our children have the best possible start to the school year, these are just a few things that we really should do to help our children (and ourselves) feel ready to start school.
What do you do to prepare your family to go back to school? Share your top tips with us on Facebook #back2school.
If children are starting new schools have them spend time with peers they share a class with. Perhaps you know who some of their friends because they live in your neighbourhood or street. Perhaps your child went to pre-school with them the previous year.
Children who have good relationships with their classmates will be more confident - and even excited - about going to school compared to those who don't know anyone, or who have poor relationships with their classmates.
If there are nerves, these can sometimes be overcome by helping your children become familiar with the school environment. Perhaps you can take them on a school tour before school starts. Many schools have staff available for at least a week prior to school recommencing.
When children know where their classroom is, where the assembly hall and the office are and are familiar with their environment they may feel less nervousness. It can be even more helpful if they can meet their teacher ahead of time and begin to form a relationship with him or her.
Finally, it is really, REALLY important that YOU, as a parent, are calm. Emotions are contagious. Children will feel your anxiety or discomfort (if you have any) and feed off it, becoming anxious themselves. Don't get excited either as this may be caught and changed into anxiety. (It can kind of feel the same to a young child.) Instead, be calm, reassuring, relaxed, and positive.
Expect that routines will need to be adjusted. It can be helpful to create a new routine in the week leading up to the school to help children go to bed on time, wake up on time, and dress and eat breakfast on time. Routines reduce anxiety (usually), but they take time to learn and become familiar with.
One of the most commonly overlooked recommendations, however, relates to sleep. During school holidays the days are long, routines are relaxed, and children typically alter their sleep patterns substantially.
Getting our children back into a regular sleeping routine is challenging, but a recent study indicates it is well-worth the effort and may be one of the greatest facilitators of successful schooling: the researchers found that a good night's sleep is linked to better performance in math and languages - subjects that are powerful predictors of later learning and academic success.
It is widely accepted that executive functions (the mental skills involved in planning, paying attention, and multitasking, for example) necessary for successful academic performance are boosted by good-quality sleep. Lack of sleep, or poor quality sleep, is a risk factor for low academic performance. So how do we do it?
Know how much sleep is required. As a general guide, toddlers and pre-schoolers need around 12-14 hours per day, primary school-aged kids should get 10-12 hours per day, and teens will usually want 9-10 hours. (Grown-ups do best with about 8 hours.)
Keep everyone off devices for the final 60 minutes before bed. This will help the brain settle down.
Aim for a consistent routine and bedtime for our children. Research shows that going to bed at the same time every night (or within 30 minutes) is great for our brains and our bodies.
What do you do to prepare your family to go back to school? Share your top tips with us on Facebook #back2school.