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QUESTION: Hi, I read in the New Rules of Lifting that using the leg press is not recommended, it puts too much pressure on the lower back. Any opinions on this would be appreciated.
Technique and incremental progression are both very important to ensure you stay injury free, but you should also factor in the training tool you are using. Not all training tools were created equal.
Alwyn Cosgrove is wise to steer people away from the leg press for many reasons. Lower back injury is one of the most common problems that leg pressers experience, but it's the progression to lower back problems that you should be concerned about.
First, a brief explanation…
Compound and free weight movements are not only more productive from a work capacity standpoint, they're also safer than machine-based "muscle isolation" exercises. Many trainers have convinced their clients that machines are safer than free weights, and that (for example) leg extensions or smith machine squats are safer than barbell squats. Of course, anything CAN hurt you, but machines force you into a pre-determined movement pattern. The danger is present because if forces exceed your structural capacity, you can't escape and will get injured. With free weights, you can quickly modify your positioning to escape injury. The same idea can be applied to single-joint versus multi-joint exercises. This is why no one ever tests their one repetition max on exercises like bicep curls or dumbbell lateral arm raises — it's dangerous and inefficient because all of the load is focused on a single joint.
Most of the time, problems arise from doing the same movement over and over again (as in a baseball pitcher throwing a pitch or a landscaper pushing a mower all day), or, in the case of the fitness trainee, using machines that force you into using a physiologically "unnatural" and inefficient movement pattern. Also, machine training cannot be individualized, even with machine seat adjustments, because every person has a different structure and conditioned movement patterns. Do you think the application of strength in the leg press exercise will be any different for someone who has longer legs compared to someone with shorter legs? You bet it is – the leverage of the exercise can change entirely, making the corresponding muscles and joints to differ in their function from trainee to trainee. The net result? At its most severe, joint injuries. At its best, lack of progress.
So, what happens when you force your body to do work in an unnatural movement pattern? First, you condition breathing, postural, and movement patterns – because everything is an act of conditioning, even sitting at a desk will improve your sitting abilities by shortening your hip flexors, rounding your shoulders, and extending your neck.
After you have been conditioned to do something like the leg press, you will progress to muscular adaptation and development (remember to an UNnatural training stimulus). After the muscles have adapted, the soft tissues will adapt and atrophy (ligaments, tendons, all connective tissues). It is at this stage that overall movement quality will be affected – even to the point of changing your everyday gait and posture, even when not exercising. Over time, this will result in joint misalignment and often spinal problems, which will eventually lead to further injury, illness, and the resulting pain (FINALLY, we get a signal from the body that we're doing something wrong!)
This entire process can spiral downwards, and all the trainee knows is that they "have a nagging pain in their lumbar spine," or they "can't train today because that old shoulder injury is bothering them again." When, in reality, there is quite a bit of damage that has already been done.
I recommend training with weight machines such as nautilus or life fitness if someone is a beginner to exercise, or as needed in a rehabilitation environment – when a large amount of control is needed for the PT. Anyone else should steer clear of them.
One last note – life and athletics often takes place on our feet. Not sitting down, laying down, or wearing a seatbelt.
So, if you're a newbie to fitness, resistance training machines are fine for now, but lose the training wheels and move on to free weights as soon as your confidence allow. Muscles respond best when they're required to control weights, not just push against them.
Note: if you're looking for a viable replacement for the leg press exercise, why not start with one of the kings of all strength training movements, the squat? Let's face it, the squat is a versatile, functional, and practical movement that anyone with two good legs can perform. And in my opinion, in almost all situations, it's a superb alternative to the leg press – and most fitness/strength coaches would agree. Now, you can start with bodyweight squats, and then progress to jump squats or even one-leg squats (aka pistols). And if bodyweight squats are too easy, then try adding load with a kettlebell or dumbbell for goblet squats. Or, use a clubbell, weight vest, sandbag, (etc.) if you have them. Heck, even a large stone would work. And if you need more load, then maybe it's time to start using a barbell, too.
If you'd like to learn more…
Here is an excerpt from an article I wrote about the hierarchy of training tools.
15. Resistance Training Machines (such as Nautilus and Life Fitness)
Defined: Resistance training machines use gravity as the primary source of resistance. Each of the simple machines (pulley, lever, wheel, incline) changes the mechanical advantage of the overall machine relative to the weight and the user when standing, sitting, or lying down. These machines are incredibly efficient in and of themselves, meaning that they don't require the user to move efficiently – effectively training the body to be inefficient. This makes resistance training machines pretty poor tools for strength training for most individuals.
Best if used for:
• Rehabilitation from injury as advised by your doctor or physical therapist.
• Introduction to weight training.
• Targeting specific areas of muscles that cannot otherwise be stimulated through other methods (see below about pro bodybuilders)
• Easy learning curve.
• Useful and sometimes essential in rehabilitation settings after chronic injuries.
• Professional bodybuilders have been known to receive good stimulus through machine-based training, when targeting specific areas of a body part that is difficult to simulate with other tools like free weights.
• Performed in a fixed-axis, so there is no need for stabilizer muscles to fire. Also, our bodies rarely move in straight lines. Even the free weight version of a barbell bench press is performed in a tight "J" pattern.
• The body is positioned within boundaries against padded cushions, so the exercise is limited to pressing against weight. Your body needs to learn how to control weights, not just to press against them. Teaching your body how to move in this way will result in inefficient movements in everyday life, and will actually "dumb down" your nervous system.
• Designed to try to isolate muscles, which any anatomy student will tell you is impossible. No single activity, athletic or not, requires or allows the isolation of muscles. Even a biceps curl uses the back muscles, gluteal muscles, hamstrings, and calves. Think about it, when you hold something out in front of you, your entire "backside" will have to contract to keep you in balance. Why would we need to train in a non-functional way?
• Performed sitting down or laying down. Most everyday activities and athletic movements are not performed sitting down or laying down. Again, why would we need to train this way?
• Machines are designed to accommodate as many body types as possible, making it impossible to design a machine that fits everyone. Even with seat adjustments (etc.), widely different movements occur with different people simply because no size fits all.
• Machine weights cannot be dropped in case of an emergency – like muscle failure. If injury occurs or trainee pushes too hard the weights cannot be dropped safely like free weights can. The weight stack will come crashing down along with the respective handles, footpads, (etc.) possibly causing injury to the person using it.
• These machines are expensive and take up a lot of space.
• Many studies have proven that machines: decrease functional strength for free weight movements, decrease overall power output, decrease neural efficiency, shorten muscles, and decrease flexibility. Overall, machines teach the body to be dysfunctional.
Common mistakes:
• Using machines outside of the recommended parameters above.
• Not adjusting the machine for your body type (ie, seat height).
• Using too much or not enough weight.
• Slamming the weight stacks down.
• Not keeping your body in contact with the appropriate padding at all times (ie, arching back, lifting head off of pad, etc.)
Best place to find: Your local health clubs will probably be stocked with a full line of resistance training machines, and will probably have them setup in circuit style. Because these machines are bulky and very expensive, they are not ideal for home gym training.
Your Question of the Day is: what training tools have you graduated to using in your program?
To your health and success,
Fitness Professional and Resistance Training Machine Antagonizer
P.S. There is a whole discussion about this topic in the Burn the Fat: Inner Circle forums. If you have fat loss goals and want some community social support, along with all the tools you could ever need to help you achieve your body composition goals, then head on over there.


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As a pastor�s wife, there are lots of important lessons I�ve learned over the years. They are all notable and life changing. But perhaps one of the most significant lessons I�ve learned is how to handle it when someone you have cared for leaves your church.
This is truly the worst part of the whole thing�when people who�ve attended your church for a certain period of time move on to another place. Sometimes their choice to move on is totally legitimate, like moving to a new town because of a job promotion or to be closer to family in another state. But what about the times when an individual or family leaves because they have it in for you personally?
I have walked this road more than once, and I must say that it hurts on an intimate level. The longer they�ve been with you, the harder it is when they go. The absolute worst is when they can�t leave without causing a commotion, and try to take others with them. Why isn�t it enough for them to withdraw alone? Must they snatch the innocent around them, inoculate them with poison and drag them to a destination not chosen by God?
So what do you do when someone leaves you? Even if you�re not a pastor or leader within the church, you will still feel the ripples when someone within your Body of Christ chooses to leave because of offense. Remember, we need those around us in our church as much as they need us�we are supposed to be mutually dependent upon one another (see Romans 12:5). When someone goes and it�s not ordained by God, it leaves a vacant place in your church and everyone suffers even if it isn�t apparent right away.
Pray Sincerely
When this happens in your church, you must place the matter into the hands of God and pray sincerely for those who have left. Not only are you personally feeling the loss, but those around you are as well. Stay strong in the face of those who say it�s a blow too big for your church to handle.
I well remember when a family left our little church not too long ago, and they took others along with them. Because we were a small congregation, their absence was easily noticeable. I felt within myself that this loss might be too much for us to recover from. I was personally a little broken hearted over it because I blamed myself for their leaving (my struggle with perfectionism wasn�t improved over the matter). I don�t know for certain that others were as hurt as I was, but their departure couldn�t be ignored. After all, they were a family involved on almost every level of the ministry. The husband had even made promises to stand with my husband through thick and thin, and to be his armor bearer, or right hand man. Did he forget that he had uttered those sacred words? Did he think it a light thing to gain the trust of his pastor? This I do not know, for only God knows his heart.
The worst part was that this family managed to convince other precious saints that they should follow. I cringe when I ponder all the destinies that are hindered because of that decision or perhaps thwarted altogether. Only the Lord realizes the consequences for sure.
I had to understand this: their choice to go did not make our gifts or calling any less valid in the Kingdom of God (see Romans 11:29). My husband and I could not allow their decision to sink us or to cause us to doubt the dreams God had planted in our hearts. We had to press forward, knowing that God�s promises were still true for us. Our ship was sailing onward with or without them�we would�ve preferred that they sail with us, but were forced to navigate onward regardless.
At the same time, I thought it wise to firmly evaluate myself in regard to what happened. I examined myself and my ministry on a personal level, and decided that I definitely had some flaws that needed addressing. I had experienced times of difficulty in my relationship with a couple of the women who left, but always tried to sincerely work through them and apologized when needed. Perhaps it wasn�t enough.
Sticking it Out
Within our church, I like to convey the idea of staying connected even through offenses or hard times; after all, we are a family. Family members can�t just disconnect every time there�s a disagreement�they must work through it together. The same must be true in the church. Believers can�t have the mindset that they�ll just leave if the going gets too tough, or they become disappointed. I can tell you that things will inevitably get tough, and there will be disappointments. We must know within ourselves that if God has planted us in a place, we stay until He removes us.
In a perfect world, this is how every believer would operate. As you may have already guessed, we do not live in that perfect world where every believer is mature and strongly adheres to God�s written Word and principles. I understand that I�m not perfect either, but I strive to do the will of God.
In our home church (the place that sent us out), there were many times that we felt like leaving or claimed that we weren�t being fed. (Isn�t that a great line? �My family and I aren�t being fed here.� If I�ve heard that complaint once, I�ve heard it a million times.) Regardless, my husband and I stayed planted because we believed that God had called us to be a solid link in that Body of Christ. I�m so grateful to the Lord that we didn�t leave all the times the thought crossed our minds! I believe we were saved from many woes because of our firm stance to be planted where God wanted us. To the best of our ability, we served our pastor with our whole hearts, and didn�t turn on him even if we questioned a decision or two. We had made a commitment to the will of God, and I strongly encourage you to do the same thing.
When we did leave, we did so under the blessing of our pastor, and only after we had been prayed over by the elders and released to pioneer a new work that God was ordaining. We fasted and prayed, and thought it a serious matter to leave our home church to do something new. We didn�t take the matter lightly.
Although today, Christians change churches like they change underwear. They bounce from place to place, always in search of the latest teaching or the pastor who says the things their itching ears yearn to hear. My friend, this is not God�s design, and a life lived in this manner will not lead to fulfilling your destiny in Christ.
Do not allow every emotional whim you feel to lead you out of the House of the Lord that God has chosen for you. Refuse to be moved when you see those around you pulling away and speaking evil of the leadership in your church. Wash your hands of it, and do not allow their murmurings to thwart destiny for you and your family.
Stay committed to the will of God for your life even when others seem to withdraw from it. You can remain strong in the face of adversity regardless of the choices others make. Remember to pray for those who have left your church with a sincere heart, but decide to move forward at the same time. There are countless others under your care who still need you to lead them!
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Understanding why teens behave the way they do can help parents implement better responses and interventions. Psychologist and author, Dr. Thomas W. Phelan, offers his experience and insights on raising teens. And, as usual, what he shares makes a LOT of sense.
What does it mean to set limits with your teenager?
To begin with, setting limits means having what we call "House Rules." These are agreed upon (and sometimes written) rules regarding issues such as hours, use of the car, alcohol and drugs, studying and grades. Parents can also have an understanding with their teens regarding work, money management, family outings, and even dating and friends. Setting limits can also include agreements about how to handle violations of the contracts that have been made.
Why is setting limits with your teenager such a crucial thing for parents to do? Why is setting limits such an important concept these days? What happens to teenagers who don't respect limits? What are they like as adults?
Limits are important for two reasons. First, limits and rules are a part of life. In a sense, they are also a prescription for how to live a good life. Being able to put up with reasonable restrictions and guidelines is part of what is known as "high frustration tolerance" (HFT). HFT is a critical skill for adult success no matter what one chooses to do.
Second, reasonable limits keep teens safer. Parents are acutely aware of the Big Four adolescent risks: driving, drugs and alcohol, sex and romance, and technology. Teens and adults who don't like rules and limits have a harder time getting along with teachers, employers, friends and romantic partners. They also get hurt more often by means of traffic accidents, drug use, unwanted pregnancy and STDs, and internet predation.
What happened to teenagers simply having respect for their elders?
Good question! Part of the answer lies in human history. Adolescence—and the mistrust/dislike of adults that often accompanies it—is a relatively recent phenomenon. Just a few hundred years ago, adolescence probably did not exist. You were a child, and then, Bam!—you were an adult. There was no in between. Adolescence is largely a function of industrialized countries in which education became more and more important for job success. Education, in turn, delayed "growing up" because kids had to remain in school. In the U.S. today, the delay from onset of puberty to leaving home and hitting the job market can be 7-10 years or more. Teenagers really want to be adults, but today they have to sit around and wait for that. Can't blame them for not liking the long and somewhat nebulous interval. In our culture, I don't think we do a good job of helping kids make this intermediate existence meaningful.
Why do so many parents fall into the "I want to be a friend, not a parent" trap?
Good parents, research shows frequently, are both warm (friendly) as well as demanding (I expect something from you). Some of us adults, however, are better at the warm part and some are better at the demanding part. Warm-only moms and dads—sometimes known as permissive or pushover parents—are uncomfortable with the demanding role, and so they focus primarily on trying to be a friend to their kids. These children are more likely to develop "low frustration tolerance" (LFT). These kids often develop a sense of entitlement and they have trouble sticking with difficult tasks.
Why is it important for teenagers to be able to make some of their own decisions? How can parents set limits with their teens while still encouraging independent decision-making?
Like it or not, your teens ultimate goal is to get rid of you! You don't want them living at home forever. You do want them to become competent adults who are financially independent, have their own friends, start their own families, and know how to enjoy life on a daily basis. This goal means your current strategy is to wean you children from your oversight. You want them to make more and more of their own decisions. Another way of saying this is you must avoid chronic and unnecessary parental supervision—otherwise known as overparenting.
In other words, set up your house rules, maintain a good relationship with your kids, and then get out of their way!
There is so much that parents have to guard against these days – social media, a lax culture, politics, etc. – how do parents make the tough decisions they have to enforce with teens today?
First, nail down your house rules. Keep them minimal, firm and fair. Second, stay in touch. Discuss social media, sex, lax culture, politics and drugs with your kids. This does not mean lecture them! Allow for differences of opinion and be respectful.
How do parents stay firm with their kids but not mean or angry? How do you say no to your teen and really mean it? How does a parent stay firm but fair?
Mean or angry is no way to discuss or enforce limits. Whatever comes out of a parent's mouth during a parental temper tantrum automatically becomes silly and useless—even if the words themselves might look reasonable if they were written down on paper. Parents often feel anxious and sometimes even guilty when they explain a rule or a consequence to a disgruntled-looking adolescent. One important parenting skill is knowing when to stop talking! In many situations, the more you talk the less sure of yourself you look.
What's your best advice to a parent who wants to raise an independent teen? What kind of practical advice and real examples do you have to offer?
When they are concerned about a possible problem, parents of teens need to think a bit before they intervene. In fact, there are four possible intervention roles moms and dads can consider. Choosing the best role depends on several things: the child's safety, the parent/child relationship, and the goal of increasing a teen's independence.
Role 1: Observer. In this role, a parent really does nothing other than watch what's happening for a while. Maybe your son has a new friend you're not sure about. Sit tight for a bit and see how the new relationship develops.
Role 2: Advisor. Your daughter who normally maintains a B average, is getting a D in science this semester. You might ask her what's up, listen attentively, then suggest she try talking things over with her teacher. Keep in mind, though, that when you are in the Advisor role, your child does not have to accept your advice. Tell them you'll trust them to work things out. That's respecting independence.
Role 3: Negotiator. Something is bugging you and you do not feel your adolescent is handling it well. Your next possible intervention role is to negotiate. You first set up an appointment—spontaneous problem discussions are dangerous and volatile. You might say something like, "When's a good time for you and me to talk about the leftover food in your room? It's starting to smell up there."
Role 4: Director. Your 17-year-old son broke up with his girlfriend two months ago. His grades have dropped, he's lost weight, and he seems always crabby. You think he's depressed, so your going to gently-but-firmly insist he see a counselor. Listen sympathetically first, then make your suggestion and ask him to think about it. But it's not going to be negotiable.
What do you think it means to really parent today?
Parenting teens can be tough. As a mom or dad, you can often feel you are being torn into many pieces. It's important to have a good job description. Here's one we like:
1. Don't take it personally. Your teens will be pulling away from you, even snubbing you at times ("How was your day?" "Fine." "What did you do?" "Nothin'.") This kind of interaction is normal. Nobody—neither you nor your teen—did anything wrong.
2. Manage AND let go. Respect and maintain your house rules while you increasingly allow more and more independence for your teenagers.
3. Stay in touch with the kids. Maintaining a good relationship with a teen is critical. Use business-like praise, talking about yourself, sympathetic listening, and regular one-on-one (not always family!) fun to keep in contact.
4. Take care of yourself. If you're old enough to be a parent of a teen, you're probably a mid-lifer! Not an easy task. Take care of yourself so you don't take out your troubles on a sometimes irritating and distant kid.
5. Relax and enjoy the movie. Your kids only grow up once. Try to enjoy the show!
Dr. Thomas W. Phelan is an internationally renowned expert, author, and lecturer on child discipline and attention deficit disorder. For years, millions of parents from all over the world have used the award-winning 1-2-3 Magic program to help them raise happier, healthier families and put the fun back into parenting. A registered PhD clinical psychologist, Dr. Phelan appears frequently on radio and TV. He practices and works in the western suburbs of Chicago. Website: 123magic.com


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As the focus of marketing continues to shift from mass focused to influencer driven, it's natural that we are seeing more and more communities expressly created for the purpose of attracting and connecting with influencers.
One of the most interesting such communities is flavorpill, a city-centered local activities resource with emphasis on more erudite people and experiences. flavorpill uses a blog like format to publicize some of the most interesting and diverse activities in major metros. They cover cultural events of all sorts, art exhibits, books and readings, films, outdoor activities, and more. It's the eclectic nature of the content that makes it such an interesting venue.
Influencers are tough to please, but it appears that the editors of Flavorpill have a good insight into what makes this group tick. Rather than prescribing a rigid format and content guideline, the site enables the viewer to see a diverse range of activities with an emphasis on interesting and unusual.
The site also recognizes that there are influencers in a variety of walks of life. Because of this you can find decidedly mature items and events juxtaposed to activities for families and kids. In addition to professional editors, the site also invites members to submit items and events that they think will interest the community.
The roots of the site were in an email list of people searching for great things to do. Their work has expended as their audience has grown.
I would imagine that it is rather difficult to attract and retain an audience of influencers – they are, after all, people who set trends rather than following them. The incredible variety of activities listed on these city sites is key to their appeal.
As you consume more and more of the content on these sites, you become aware that they are trying to do a great deal more than package up an audience. For them, curation is a critical element of the value proposition. They want to focus on the best. Apparently the model holds strong appeal – they have more than 2 million regular users.
They break another one of the emerging "rules" of online communities – everyone that writes for flavorpill is compensated. In fact, they are incented to drive page views. Here's a video that talks about the core concept of the site. Note that they have added additional sites since this was recorded.
For brands, the site network offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities from standard banners to video, page wraps, and deeper sponsorships including branded content. Local events and businesses are also able to offer giveaways as a means of publicizing activities to this influential audience.
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In central London on Hanbury Street, Brick Lane, Joe Deane, Joseph Loughborough and Ben Slow paint a portrait of a mother and child, starving and homeless. The image touches the many viewers that walk by. Behind the buildings facade and much to the filmers' surprise, a similar story is being lived in real time; a group of Romanian workers live with no running water, amongst trash. The very subject of the artists' painting sadly proves itself a reality in 20th century London. Watch the video below to learn more.
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Tuition: We can see that tuition for the 2010-2011 academic year comes out to $1160 per credit hour. Seeing that a full-time student will need 15 hours a semester, this comes out to roughly $17,400 per semester - or $34,800 per school year! And there is that pesky Bar Association Fee of $45 per semester. I am sure these students get their money's worth.
Total Cost of Attendance: The school estimates that a student living in an off-campus apartment will accumulate an additional $17,504 in living expenses. This would take the total COA to $52,394 for the 2010-2011 school year.
However, I detect a sleight of hand by the law school. You see, the school comes up with the figure of $10,200 for room and board. It reaches this figure by the following monthly expenses: rent, $540; utilities, in the amount of $200; and $400 for board. Multiplying $1140 by a factor of 9 brings us to the amount of $10,260. (The idiots apparently think that $1140 * 9 = $10,200. Invest in a calculator; if you do so, you may move up to the third tier.) Multiplying this monthly figure by a factor of 12, gives us a yearly figure of $13,680. After all, law students require food and shelter for twelve months out of the year, not for only nine months annually. By the way, thanks for NOT mentioning/disclosing that these costs are for nine months, you shining beacons of integrity!!
Also, see how the school comes up with the total for "personal expenses"? The school also multiplies these expenses by a factor of nine. In actuality, personal expenses will amount to $4,032, not $3,024. Furthermore, yearly transportation costs will really be $3,120 - and not $2,340. Taking these corrections into account, the true total COA - for a full-time Widener law student- will be $57,662, i.e. $34,890 + $22,772.
Ranking: Surely, this school's reputation will justify the high cost of attendance, right?!?! What's that you say? Widener Sewer of Law is ranked in the filthy, decrepit fourth tier of American law schools - according to US News & World Report?!?!
Alleged Employment Statistics: Widener claims/asserts that 95% of its Class of 2009 was employed or seeking another graduate degree within 9 months of graduation. Of course, fully 25 percent of these JDs are employed as judicial clerks. (How many of these positions are in traffic court?) Still, this is an incredible number - especially coming from a fourth tier piece of trash such as Widener Univer$iTTTTy Sewer of Law. After all, NALP claims that only 88.3% of the overall JD Class of 2009 was employed, which also takes the illustrious top three tier law schools into account. $omehow, Widener is able to best this figure by nearly 7 percent.
"Fast Facts": Total first year enrollment of 383 at the Delaware campus, and 181 at the Harrisburg branch. TOTAL JD ENROLLMENT of 1,438 students - as of Fall 2008. Of this figure, 468 are in the "prestigious" evening division!! This means that fully 32.5% of Widener law students are in the evening program.
Total Compensation for Administrators: Looking at page ten of Widener University's 2008 IRS Form 990, we can see that Dean Linda L. Ammons made $288,419 for 2007. She made $237,382 in compensation and $51,037 in "contributions to employee benefit plans & deferred compensation" that year. We can also see that John L. Gedid, "assistant vice dean" of the sewer of law made $229,661 for the same tax year. All for helping to provide a fourth tier "legal education"! Yes, "higher education" truly does pay off!
Widener's "Vision":
"Widener University School of Law aspires to be a synergy of diverse and highly qualified students interacting with dedicated scholars, teachers, and practitioners in a vibrant, student-centered environment. Through specialized institutes and innovative teaching methods that connect theory, doctrine, and practical skills, Widener Law strives to produce outstanding and reflective lawyers. In law practice, scholarship, and civic engagement, the Widener Law community will advance the state of the art in law, justice, and ethical professionalism in the regional, national, and global communities it serves."
Yes, charging your students $34,800 for one year of a TTTT education - and providing weak-ass job prospects - is the hallmark of ethical professionalism, isn't it?!?!
Conclusion: This school is an over-priced commode/diploma mill. This is evidenced by the fact that the school has two campuses, with a total JD enrollment of over 1,400 students. What a fourth tier powerhouse, huh? DO NOT ATTEND this school, under any circumstances. One could easily graduate from this toilet with $150K in NON-DISCHARGEABLE debt - with abysmal job prospects. Would you take out six-figure debt for a chance to make $35K-$40K annually?!


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Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai FC aftermath -Abusive Chants – Ok or Not Ok?
AIFF has pronounced its verdict on what transpired in Bengaluru during the Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai FC match. A lot has been discussed on the social media and other forums about the conduct of the fans and officials.
Now that the verdict is out, we are publishing a short note from a person who is closely connected to football in Bangalore. He knows the Bangalore football scene very well and this is his take on whether the fans should indulge in abusive chants and if so what is the limit. He wish to remain anonymous, so we are not going to publish his name.
This write up is after the BFC vs. Mumbai FC game in Kanteerava stadium, which ended in a 1-1 draw. I decided to write this for all the fans who have been supporting their club to the best, but also indulge in abusing and use foul language on opponents and their staff.
My friends and I sat in west block A to watch the game and as the players entered, there were cheers and claps for players of BFC, which was a nice thing. Once the Mumbai FC players entered the field and as the game kicked off, I was kind of feeling very bad to hear abuses being hurled at Khali Jamil and their player right from the start whistle. Families who turned up with their kids for the match were feeling discomfort because of the abusive nature of the chants and I did even see some families who had come for the match moving away from the crowd.
Come on, are we cheering the club and encouraging them or the fans wants to just have fun abusing and using foul language on the opponents and coaches, make them furious and in the end get to see what happened in that game?
India is not a country where football is the richest game unlike cricket. If it were, then no one would even bother about all the nonsense people talk. Most of the clubs in India are run with less funds, no proper facilities, unlike a professional setup like BFC who has made huge investments and provide best facilities for players to perform to their best. Most clubs do not even pay salaries to players on a regular basis and not all football players are from well-to-do families to let go everything. Most players are struggling to live a good life and they have to struggle and sacrifice a lot to play in our top tier league – I-league.
Let us also not to forget that BFC is one of the first corporate entities to have invested in Indian football, and they have all the means to provide the best facilities for players to perform well, which is very much appreciated, but that doesn't mean fans who go to watch matches abuse and insult other clubs and players who are struggling every year to sign good players and form a decent team to play in the league.
Most of the clubs are operating with a much lesser budget/investment than that of BFC. Mumbai FC was about to be shut down like Mahindra United and had not signed a single player even when they had just one month for the deadline as they couldn't rope in a sponsor for the club. Finally, after roping in a sponsor, they mostly signed players who were either rejected by other clubs and a few were retained from their previous squad.
They struggle so much and though being an underdog club, when they take on most clubs, they still manage to put in decent to good performances. In all their four matches against BFC before this, they managed a draw and I consider that a commendable feat.
Therefore, how the fans behave in stadiums is what the outcome they get too. Abusing, provoking and using foul language on players and coaches for no reason would definitely leave anyone angered and flustered. The composition of players in I-league is seeing a drastic change now. We have some foreigners who have played world cup for their nations. Abusing and taunting players of such stature does not hold good for our football. We have to learn from better players and start playing good football because football should not end just with clubs. It has to take Indian football to higher standards.
Go out in large numbers to support BFC but never indulge in abusing or insulting opponents. We may never know the struggle of the club and the players are undergoing to keep them going at this level.
Football can become a popular game in any country only when there are more number of people attending matches and if that has to happen, the fans who go the to cheer the teams should cheer good football . When I mean good football, even if the away team plays fair and good football we should have the heart to appreciate that too. Now, if cheering or appreciating the opponent team is difficult, let us not indulge in mindless abuse. Let us all enjoy the beautiful game in a beautiful way.


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I am an attorney who was admitted to practice law in South Carolina in 1989. For nearly three decades, I have been serving the citizens of South Carolina. My primary areas of focus have been Family and Probate Court. I routinely handled divorce, child custody and support actions, in Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley Counties; however, I have also handled cases in other counties as the need arises.
Specializing in Family Court matters including divorce, child custody, support & visitation cases and Probate Court Guardian and Conservator cases.
Although the availability of financial resources should not affect the quality of your legal representation, it does affect the legal strategy that you can pursue. I have tried to help clients objectively assess their cases and have worked with them in devising the most cost effective means of meeting their legal objectives.
A Family Court action is initiated by filing a Complaint which is then served on the other party. Issues that need to be resolved early such as child custody and visitation, child and spousal support and possession of certain essential pieces of property are handled at a Temporary Hearing. The Temporary Hearing is generally held within thirty days. The parties' positions are presented through their attorneys and notarized documents (Affidavits and Financial Declarations). Following the Temporary Hearing, the parties go through discovery. If issues regarding minor children are disputed, a Guardian Ad Litem is appointed and conducts an investigation (SeeGuardian Ad Litem and Child Custody FAQs). Often Family Court disputes can be mediated (See the mediation description in theChild Custody FAQ). If the case cannot be settled, a Final Hearing with sworn testimony and exhibits is held.
A Simple Divorce is an uncontested action where a couple is solely interested in getting a divorce. If there are any other marital issues to be addressed, then the action does not qualify as a Simple Divorce. The other issues that complicate the divorce include child custody and support, visitation, equitable division and alimony.
Though a Simple Divorce is relatively easy to get, it is not advisable to attempt one without legal assistance. As a legal action, there are jurisdictional and procedural matters that must be complied with and which will make even the Simple Divorce a difficult and time consuming process.
Because the work involved in a Simple Divorce is largely routine and involves guiding paperwork through the Family Court system, a reasonable flat fee rather than an hourly rate is generally charged. In addition to the flat fee for services, there are also some mandatory and necessary charges such as filing fees and service of process fees that must be paid by the client.
Even if a case involves complicating factors such as child custody and support, visitation, equitable division or alimony, a case can be relatively simple to process as long as the couple has a general plan for a settlement; however, this is another situation (See Simple Divorce) where it is not advisable to proceed without the assistance and guidance of an attorney.
In addition to jurisdictional and procedural questions, specialized Court Orders may have to be drafted to put the Agreement into effect and relevant information must be gathered to determine the proper levels of support and a fair division of property and debt. Of course, these are just some of the issues that may need to be addressed and that the layman should consult an attorney about.
Except for the Simple Divorce, it is hard to think of a situation where a party would not benefit from the advice of an attorney. The legal system is adversarial in nature. It is assumed that a party will get the best results by having his or her own advocate working exclusively for them.
One attorney can help put into effect the agreement of an estranged couple; however, the couple must understand that the attorney has been retained by and represents just one of the parties. The other party must be advised of this and encouraged to seek his or her own legal counsel.
Before an Agreement is approved by a Court, the Court will question the parties to make sure that they fully understand their Agreement and are entering into it freely and voluntarily; that their agreement was not gained through threats; that their Agreement is fair and equitable and that the parties understand that if the Agreement is approved by the Court, it will become a binding Order. The only issues in a Family Court Order that can be modified later deal with the welfare of minor children. Issues regarding alimony or equitable division generally cannot be modified later.
If a party appears without the benefit of an attorney, the Court will ask if that person wants to consult with an attorney before the Agreement is approved. There are enough factors relevant to even the simplest legal question that it is usually advisable to consult with an attorney before your legal responsibilities are permanently set.
There are few cases as expensive, time-consuming and emotionally straining as a child custody action. The legal principle is deceptively simple: The Family Court works to ensure that the minor child's best interests are served and welfare protected.
If the parents cannot amicably resolve the issues of child custody and visitation, the Court will appoint a Guardian Ad Litem to represent the minor child. The Court directs the Guardian Ad Litem to do an investigation and make recommendations to the Court. The Guardian Ad Litem's investigation includes Home Visits, meeting with the child, checking the parents' references and background, checking the child's school record, along with making any other relevant inquiries. The Guardian Ad Litem is an attorney or other professional and provides a professional service for which the parties pay.
In some counties, parents may be advised or required to participate in mediation. A mediator is usually an attorney with specialized training. The mediator tries to help parents resolve disagreements and reach settlements. The mediator does this by conducting negotiations and helping the parties find common ground. Again, as with the Guardian Ad Litem, the mediator is providing a professional service and both parents generally share the cost; however, paying a mediator can be money well spent given the high cost of litigation.
Child Support is based on the number of children to be supported and a worksheet that factors in the parties' combined gross income and certain specified expenses that are incurred for the benefit of the children. Reasonable deviations from the guidelines are allowed in certain circumstances. Child Support can be modified periodically with the showing of a significant change in circumstances.
Visitation can be reasonable or restricted. Restricted visitation generally means the visitation is supervised and/or confined to a particular place and time. Since the Family Court encourages liberal and frequent visitation by a parent, compelling reasons have to be shown to restrict visitation. Visitation Orders can be general or very specific depending upon the parents' ability to work together to solve problems as they arise. Visitation Orders should also accommodate the geographic separation of the parents.
Joint custody is a term of art and has no exact meaning since under South Carolina law, both parents have access to a child's medical and educational records. Primary focus should therefore be on ensuring that visitation provisions are fair, reasonable and enforceable.
If disputes arise over visitation, the Court will appoint a Guardian Ad Litem to represent the minor child (See the Guardian Ad Litem FAQ). To assist the parties in resolving visitation disputes, the Court may also order or recommend mediation (See the Child Custody and Family Court FAQs). The visitation provisions of a Family Court Order can be enforced through a Rule to Show Cause (See the Rule to Show Cause FAQ). Visitation provisions can be modified upon showing a significant change in circumstances.
The most common type of adoption is by a stepparent. Generally, the biological parent who is relinquishing parental rights signs a Consent to Adopt and a Guardian Ad Litem is appointed to represent the child. The Guardian Ad Litem makes a Home Visit, visits with the child, checks the adoptive parent's background and makes a recommendation at the time of the Final Hearing. After a Family Court Judge signs the Adoption Decree, the agency that handles the child's vital statistics records amends the child's birth certificate. This usually requires the completion of some forms and payment of a fee.
If the adoptive parents are not related to the child biologically or by marriage, the process is a bit more complex. Various reports have to be prepared by a certified adoption investigator and an accounting of the expenses incurred for the adoption must be provided.
If the natural parents do not sign a relinquishment of their parental rights, their rights will have to be terminated. The usual reason for the termination is that the parent fails to visit with the child or provide support for a reasonable period of time.
A Name Change is generally a simple matter. For an adult, the Court wants to know that the name change is not being sought for an improper purpose, e.g., to avoid a debt, legal obligation or legal problem. A bankruptcy in the recent past may also preclude a name change. South Carolina law does require a State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) criminal background check, fingerprint check and a check to confirm that you are not listed on the Department of Social Services' Central Registry.
The background check is not necessary if the name change is sought in the context of a divorce action.
For a minor child, a Guardian Ad Litem is appointed since a name change is a legal procedure that could affect the minor child's rights; however, the Guardian Ad Litem's investigation is not as extensive as in other legal actions involving children. Procedurally, a Complaint is filed, interested parties are served and a brief Final Hearing is held.
There is no set formula for determining is someone is entitled to alimony. Temporary alimony can be awarded at a Temporary Hearing at the beginning of a Family Court action. Various forms of alimony can be awarded at a Final Hearing, including Lump Sum, Rehabilitative, Reimbursement or Periodic, which can be permanent or for a fixed period. Some of the factors the Court will look at in awarding Alimony are the length of the marriage, the requesting party's health, employment potential and contribution to the marriage, the opposing party's ability to pay and various other factors. Please be aware that in South Carolina, if you commit adultery, you are barred from collecting alimony. Since each person's situation is different, an attorney should be consulted about collecting alimony. Alimony can be subsequently modified upon a showing of a significant change in circumstances.
The Family Court can equitably divide the parties' marital assets and debts. This concept is not easy to summarize in a FAQ since each situation is unique, and the Court looks beyond mere ownership of property to determine what each party contributed to the accumulated assets of the marriage. For example, the Court will not just look at who purchased or brought an asset into the marriage, but will also consider whether the other party made a significant contribution to the long term maintenance of the asset or to an enhancement of its value during the course of the marriage. In equitably dividing debts, the Court will look not just at who incurred the debt, but will also consider who benefited from it. Since each situation is unique, a lawyer should be consulted for guidance on these issues.
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It is a way of resolving legal disputes amicably through the use of an impartial third-party. The mediator helps the parties reach an agreement both can live with. A mediator is generally a lawyer, or someone trained in the law, who has received special training and has been certified to act as a mediator.
A Mediator is guided by the law but does not render a legal decision. The guiding principle of mediation is to guide the parties toward a mutually satisfactory resolution of their dispute.
Mediation has proven to be both an effective and cost-effective way to resolve legal disputes. It is common for Family Courts to require that parties try to mediate their disputes before their case can be set for trial. After a settlement is reached, it is generally submitted to the court for approval. At that point, the mediated settlement becomes a binding court order.
A Guardian Ad Litem, generally an attorney, is appointed by a Court to represent a person under a legal disability. Such people include minor children in custody actions or name changes, a person with a mental illness or impairment or an incarcerated individual. The Guardian Ad Litem does not necessarily advocate for what the client wants. Instead, the Guardian Ad Litem makes sure that the client's legal rights are protected and best interests served. The Guardian Ad Litem provides a professional service for which payment is made. For more specific descriptions of the Guardian Ad Litem's duties in different kinds of cases, See the Child Custody, Name Change, Adoption and Guardian and Conservatorship FAQs.
With the aging of the population, this is an area of the law that has become ever more important. Often, because of Alzheimer's disease or other mental impairment, a parent or other family member is unable to take care of their personal needs or financial affairs. Unless the incapacitated family member executed a power of attorney or health care power of attorney while competent, concerned family members may not be able to act on the incapacitated family member's behalf. At that time, a family member would have to petition the Probate Court to be appointed as a Guardian and Conservator.
A Guardian ensures that the physical and medical needs of the incapacitated person are being met. A Conservator ensures that the incapacitated person's financial affairs are in order and property protected.
A Guardian and Conservator case can be procedurally involved. The incapacitated person must be examined by two examiners appointed by the Court to verify the incapacity and a Guardian Ad Litem/Attorney is also appointed to represent the incapacitated person. The Guardian Ad Litem/Attorney makes sure that the incapacitated person's rights are protected. A Visitor is also appointed to visit the incapacitated person in his or her home environment and prepare a report. The designated examiners, Guardian Ad Litem/Attorney and Visitor are all qualified professionals who provide professional services that are paid for out of the incapacitated person's assets. This sounds like a complex procedure, but it is necessary because the action results in very real restrictions on the legal rights of the incapacitated person.
A Conservator must provide annual accountings to the Probate Court. Major transactions involving the incapacitated person's property, such as the sale of a home, usually require the Court's approval and must be for the benefit of the incapacitated person.
If a situation is serious enough, the Family Court can authorize an Emergency Hearing, which is then heard as soon as possible, usually within a few days. After the Emergency Hearing is concluded, the normal Family Court procedure outlined in the Domestic Actions FAQ is followed.
All Family Court Orders are enforceable by a Rule to Show Cause. Essentially a Rule to Show Cause requires the party accused of not obeying an Order to appear in court and explain their failure to obey. If the party is found in willful contempt of an Order, the party may be incarcerated, charged a civil fine or required to do public service employment. The party can purge him or herself of contempt by coming into compliance with the Order; however, the party will generally also be ordered to pay the other party's attorney fees and court costs. All issues addressed by a Family Court Order are enforceable by a Rule to Show Cause. Although the Rule to Show Cause can have a punitive effect, its primary purpose is to gain compliance of the Order, not punishment.
An award of attorney fees is within the power of the Family Court. Factors that the Family Court looks at in making this decision include, but are not limited to, the favorable results you receive, the misconduct of the opposing party, and the ability of the opposing party to pay.
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mIRC 6.17
mIRC is a full featured Internet Relay Chat client for Windows that can be used to communicate, share, play or work with others on IRC networks around the world, either in multi-user group conferences or in one-to-one private discussions.
It has a clean, practical interface that is highly configurable and supports features such as buddy lists, file transfers, multi-server connections, SSL encryption, proxy support, UTF-8 display, customizable sounds, spoken messages, tray notifications, message logging, and more.
mIRC also has a powerful scripting language that can be used both to automate mIRC and to create applications that perform a wide range of functions from network communications to playing games.
mIRC has been in development for over a decade and is constantly being improved and updated with new technologies.
* mIRC now has a 'check for timed out connections' option in connect/options dialog. When this is set mIRC pings the server every so often if it hasn't heard form the server for a while to test your connection.
* Support for initiating passive dcc send/chat connections has been added.
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Hunger Knows No Friend But Its Feeder: Lunch – and Dinner – for a Week on $16
The say, hunger is the handmaid of genius and when you are broke, the cost of food is priority numero uno, but take into account the nutritional value as well before putting the item into your shopping cart — or mouth. Here's how I turned $16 into lunch and dinner for a week:
For one week's worth of nutritious food, here's what $16 will get you at a Trader Joe's supermarket. See more ideas in my Facebook photo album, "Stuff I Eat":
- $2.49 Bag of broccoli (3 servings) – goes with everything!
- $3.99 Prepared Rosemary chicken breast (4 servings) – slice and mix with garbanzo beans and broccoli. Dinner!
- $1.99 Organic Whole Wheat Wraps (10 servings) – fill with broccoli, garbanzo beans and tuna – or rosemary chicken!
- $2.89 Granola Pumpkin Flax Cereal (6 servings) – this is yum with almond milk!
- $0.89 Garbanzo Beans (3 servings) – stir fy with tuna for a delicious meal!
- $1.39 Tongol Tuna (2 serving) – stir fry with garbanzo beans for a delicious meal!
- $1.69 Almond Milk (4 servings) – great with Pumpkin Flax cereal, warmed up or on its own!
Eating less will help keep you young—and thin
According to Newsweek, "there has been evidence that a diet extremely low in calories extends the life span of species." This doesn't necessarily imply that you just eat less calories, it also suggests you should eat quality calories.
Ken Crawford, president and CEO of Trim Teams an organization that promotes weight loss through motivation and accountability recommends becoming more "calorie aware" and gives the example of eating at McDonald's, a common institution for mindless caloric intake.
"A McDonald's Premium Spicy Chicken Sandwich has 510 calories, a surplus of 325 calories for women and 280 calories for men." Mr. Crawford calculated his surplus based on the calories burnt during 30 minutes of walking (women generally burn 185 calories and men, 230 calories).
"Once someone begins to practice their calorie awareness they will understand the consequences of eating 510 calories versus the effort required to burn off fewer calories."
Eating Will Age You
The body's capacity to burn calories requires effort. And the more you eat, the more effort, i.e.: toil it puts on your body. And the more toil you put on your body — including exercise — the more rapidly cell oxidation occurs. This is what is commonly called free radical damage. And free radicals are what ages you. So, in order to slow down aging, naturally, it is crucially important to be aware of not only how much you eat, but what you eat.
The anti-oxidants contained in your food are the essential substances that prevent (slow down) this oxidation by fighting free radicals and slowing the aging process.
When researchers at King's College in London looked at the chromosomes of people who exercised regularly compared to those who don't, they discovered considerably less cell damage. Moreover, the participants only engaged in moderate exercise — less than 30 minutes a day, five days a week.
This concept of "exercise to stay young," is a realistic approach to the proverbial "fountain of youth," and the key here is, once again, not the quantity of exercise (time spent), but the quality of exercise.
According to the Archives of Internal Medicine, the aging process is affected by lack of exercise, "The rate of decline is twofold greater when comparing sedentary with physically active middle-aged men." Furthermore, the article explains that when looking at the health benefits of exercise in an aging society, it is important to understand that "Aging is associated with a linear decline in maximum aerobic capacity." A "linear decline," in other words, a successive deterioration.
When put into a situation of "like-mindedness" goal oriented people will either strive to "fit in" or excel, a conclusion based on Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini. So a lavish gym, say, Crunch Fitness might charge anywhere from $50 to $65 a month, depending on location (or the advisor). The appeal of a gym like Crunch lies in its mission of taking the work out of working out; the place is fun. And, if you don't know how to work out, Crunch (and most gyms) offer free classes.
Take Away: The Secret
- Eat less calories to reduce cell oxidation
- Spend money only on nutritious food
- Save money by buying only food that comprise several servings
- Perform, short quality workouts daily
- Exercise with like-minded individuals
Armed with the right information, and the proper resources, there is no secret to staying young and keeping fit, two elements that should not be affected by one's wherewithal, but rather serve as the impetus for finding the solution.
Great tips, stefan. Can you write a post on healthy snacks. I know you post some pics on Facebook but a post would be helpful.
Absolutely love, love, love it. Thanks so much for sharing. Now if only there was a Trader Joe's near where I live. :-)
Great tips as per your usual! Wondering if you have your own diet that you created?
Vegetables are considerably less expensive to buy and grow than meat. Buy more, live longer and spend less.
The points you made about food aging you is scary. It makes sense but it is scary.
Thanks for the ideas Stefan.
I started buying chick peas after I saw some of your Facebook pics! Those dishes look delicious. I never thought about that! The chicken ones are great!
Great idea! Great tips! Thanks Stefan!
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Very informative. It just goes to show you, diets don't have to cost a fortune. You just need some knowledge.
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Kevin Ware (Photo Credit: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
You don't see live broadcasts of games stopped very often. When you do see it happen, you know it's serious.
Today's NCAA Men's Regional Final was stopped for an extended period today due to an injury to Kevin Ware. The injury occurred when Ware was contesting a 3 point shot in front of his own bench, in full view of his friends and teammates. The fracture to his leg was so severe, Rick Pitino and a number of his teammates were in tears.
Ware called his teammates over to him, before he was carried off of the floor on a stretcher and to a hospital 2 miles away, to impart some inspiring words to his teammates.


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ONTRAPORT Named One of the Fastest-Growing Companies for 2014
ONTRAPORT named the eighth fastest-growing company on California's Central Coast by Pacific Coast Business Times
Aug 27, 2014, 13:00 ET from ONTRAPORT
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- ONTRAPORT, an all-in-one small business management platform, announced today its inclusion in the Pacific Coast Business Times' 50 Fastest-Growing Companies list at the number eight spot. This list consists of the year's fastest-growing private and public companies in the Tri-Counties: Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. In addition to being named the eighth fastest-growing company in the tri-county area, ONTRAPORT has caught the eye of Pacific Coast Business Times editor, Henry Dubroff, and is featured as an Editor's Pick in the special section of the August 22, 2014 print version.
ONTRAPORT has more than doubled the number of employees at its Santa Barbara campus to 107 and recorded revenues of $8.3 million in 2013, up from $4.7 million in 2012.
ONTRAPORT was also recently ranked No. 1148 on the prestigious Inc. 500|5000 list of fastest growing companies in America.
The 50 companies named in the Pacific Coast Business Times list will be honored at an evening reception at the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach on September 18, 2014.
About ONTRAPORT
Based in Santa Barbara, CA, ONTRAPORT is an all-in-one small business management platform that integrates all the software tools an entrepreneur needs to start, systemize and scale his or her business. Instead of having to learn and manage a bunch of complicated and disconnected business tools, ONTRAPORT makes it easy to set up and automate processes across the business and, when coupled with our expert implementation, done-for-you services and personalized customer support, empowers our clients to focus on building a business they love. For more information, visit www.ONTRAPORT.com.
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UHV to play in AII conference tournament
April 24, 2014 at 10:02 p.m.
Updated April 23, 2014 at 11:24 p.m.
The Jaguars will play in the annual AII Conference Golf Championships at Gold Mountain Golf Club on Sunday and Monday in Bremerton, Wash.
UHV's men's and women's golf teams will play for a chance to advance to the NAIA national golf championships.
The men's national tournament will be May 13-16 in Daytona Beach, Fla. The women's national tournament will be May 20-23 in Lincoln, Neb.
Before nationals, the Jaguars will have the chance to play in the 28th PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championships in Florida on May 8-11.
The event includes a business of golf careers expo as well as an opportunity for players to take the PGA Playing Ability Test to be eligible for the PGA Professional Golf Management Program, according to a release.
The UHV men will be in the NAIA division that includes Edward Waters College and Talladega College.
The women will compete in the division that includes Texas A&M International and Texas Southern.


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Newspaper article The Christian Science Monitor
When Kids Harass Kids, Schools May Pay Supreme Court Broadens Definition of Sexual Harassment by Allowing
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The US Supreme Court yesterday set a new national standard of intolerance of sexual harassment in any form in most American schools.
In a 5-to-4 decision involving a Georgia elementary school, the high court made clear that school districts have a legal obligation under federal civil-rights laws to protect their students from sexual harassment - even when the inappropriate behavior involves two students.
The decision means that school boards must take seriously every complaint of sexual harassment made by a student, whether the alleged act is the result of unwanted attention from a teacher, staff member, or another student. Earlier court decisions had established that school districts could be held liable for sexual harassment by teachers and staff. But Monday's decision marks the first time the high court has extended the liability to include so-called student-to-student sexual harassment. "We don't want people making a federal case out of every schoolyard squabble, but this decision will teach boys that they cannot grope and jeer at girls without the threat of lawsuits," says Patricia Ireland of the National Organization for Women. Indeed, at the time the case was argued, concerns were raised that such a ruling might result in a flood of lawsuits springing from the kind of playground teasing that is common at most schools. But other legal analysts and educators say that school officials discipline students all the time for a wide range of inappropriate behavior, ranging from chewing gum to fighting, and that sexual harassment can be just as threatening to the learning environment and the well-being of students. The majority of justices say in their ruling that the sexual harassment must be both severe and pervasive. In addition, school officials in a position to discipline the offending child must be shown to have acted with deliberate indifference to the student- victim's plight. Schools "may be liable for subjecting their students to discrimination where the recipient is deliberately indifferent to known acts of student-on-student sexual harassment and the harasser is under the school's disciplinary authority," Justice Sandra Day O'Connor wrote for the court. …