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The 2013 Rogers Cup belonged to Rafael Nadal, who claimed his third crown on Canadian soil in as many finals.
Four years ago, many were surprised to see the Spaniard raise the trophy in Montreal. Despite the seven titles he racked up earlier in the season, Rafa had had an untimely first-round exit at Wimbledon and Rogers Cup was his first tournament since the stunning defeat.
Nadal, the tournament's fourth seed, overcame Jesse Levine, Jerzy Janowicz and Marinko Matosevic on his way to to securing a spot in the semi-finals. A major challenge was waiting for him in the next round, World No. 1 and three-time Rogers Cup champion Novak Djokovic. At the conclusion of their spectacular three-set contest, Nadal got the last word in the tiebreak, winning 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(2).
The final pitted Rafa against Canadian sensation Milos Raonic. In the end, it took the King of Clay only 68 minutes to dispose of his rival by a score of 6-2, 6-2.
Despite the Spaniard's win, it was Milos who had everyone talking. He became the first Canadian to play in a Rogers Cup final since Robert Bédard, who had done so 55 years earlier. The Canadian's appearance in the final propelled him into the ATP Top 10 for the first time in his career, making him the youngest member of the elite group at just 22 years old.
When the homegrown talent stepped onto the court, the Montreal crowd welcomed him with a standing ovation. "That was one of the most special feelings I've had in my career to this date," Raonic said. "I even got a little bit of goosebumps from that. I'm very, very grateful to have that memory and that experience here."
In 2013, Raonic wasn't the only one to make a mark in Canadian tennis history. In his semi-final match-up, Raonic went head-to-head against compatriot Vasek Pospisil in the first Canadian semi-final of an ATP Tour event since Andrew Sznajder took on Martin Wostenholme in Rio in 1990.
Pospisil and Raonic disputed a hard fought match, to the great delight of the Montreal fans. When their electrifying clash finally came to an end, Raonic had claimed the victory in three sets 6-4, 1-6, 7-6(4).
Will our Canadian players break new ground on the courts in Montreal this summer? Will Rafa keep building on his impressive 2017 season? Find out when the best players come to town from August 4 to 13!


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Which Ugandan would match up?
What makes a fashion icon? The way they look? Their carriage? The ability to constantly transform or to commit to a singular look?
Okay we want to compare Pharrell Williams with an icon we have here in Ug, irrespective of whether they are into music, theatre, business or politics. who do you think would stand out.
Pharrell Williams – Argumentatively i would refer and define the artist with the choosy word of 'chicest' – dont take this for gay attributes.
Chicness – arguablly as an integral element to to any style arbiter – is "dressing with individuality, consistency, and a hint or two of adventure."
And by that measure, Pharrell Williams is the chicest of them all. The musician and Fashion Icon has honed a taste that is truly his own, combining sporty street elements with Parisian high fashion and a singular irreverence.
He seems to get his style from just random people, everyday people—like, construction.
He actually attributes that Everyday things are interesting to him, you know, service uniforms, sports, skateboarding, normcore, grandma sweaters—all of that stuff. But even if he's not willing to admit that his style is noteworthy, he sure has his look down cold.
Find the proof in the pictures and tell us which Ugandan artist or icon has this in him or her
Say It With a Sweatshirt
Williams' casual looks often consist of a patterned sweatshirt, either emblazoned with the logo of one of the many brands he's affiliated with orwith a phrase he believes in. "Girls! Girls! Girls!" tied in nicely with his album release last year, titled simply Girl.
CC the World
Williams really took his song written for Karl Lagerfeld's Chanel-Salzburg collection movie to heart. "If it's good, it can stand on its own in any iteration, and one of those brands— Over the years Williams has piled on the pieces—from logo sweatshirts to belts to the customized necklaces—from the brand he wears in nearly every public appearance.
Just Trying to Blend In
Whether it's Bape, Mark McNairy, or standard issue, Williams loves a good camouflage print. We like the Prada Fall 2010 jacket best—let us know your pick in the comment section below.
He Wears Short Shorts
Few would dare try to get away with shorts on the red carpet, but teamed with a slim-cut jacket and pointed brogues sans socks, they have become Williams' signature look. One of the first times he rocked them was at the 2012 CFDA Awards—should we expect a repeat performance any time soon? Give us your comment
My Adidas
Granted, he is a frequent collaborator of the brand, nonetheless, Pharrell Williams' love of Adidas track jackets is unparalleled. He prefers them in a bold color—red, yellow, green, or sometimes black—and custom-made out of leather in lieu of polyester.

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I am so excited for this upcoming year and so grateful for the UpLevel Community. I want to share a few things that my family and I are grateful for this Thanksgiving!
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Our Theme Song
There is not a lot to say about this. I am definitely NOT a rapper but I picked that line.
The UpLevel martial arts community has visions of impacting people all over the world with the life changing benefits of becoming a black belt leader.
This song helps us describe our values and mission in life.
Check it out…
Come join our movement.
Who knows, you might just get a spot in the next song. 🙂
Could UpLevel be an antidote to Las Vegas shootings?
This is how my month started – with this news article being written about the UpLevel team in Charlottesville, VA. (Mr. William Wegert looks so good on camera doesn't he)
UpLevel Spreads Love to Charlottesville
Love month is over but I would like to request that we send our thoughts and prayers towards the victims of the Las Vegas shooting and that we continue to spread acts of kindness.
Every time I hear a siren, I stop and say a short prayer of gratitude for those that keep us safe. Today, I am especially grateful. I want to say a heart felt 'thank you' to our police officers, our fire fighters, our rescue teams, our military, and so many others that dedicate their lives to keeping us safe. We are incredibly grateful.
Being a person of action and not just talk, I always feel that UpLevel should 'do something' when horrific events happen. After pondering it for a long time, I want to encourage everyone in the UpLevel Tribe to keep doing what you are doing and to get even more involved in spreading the good news of martial arts to more people. Let's do it with more heart and even more conviction than ever before.
I will tell you why.
UpLevel IS ALREADY taking a stand against the evil in our world. I have seen UpLevel Martial Arts give people something to live for, something to stand for, and a set of values to hold dear. Across our communities, UpLevel is positively impacting so many children when they are young and impressionable. We are teaching the way of being a leader. We are helping people feel better about themselves and their health. We are creating a community of people that is welcoming and that shows love to each person that walks in our doors.
You as our student help us in so many ways – you help us promote the values of a black belt leader. We promote health, confidence, integrity, and living by a code of conduct that includes respect and gratitude.
No one that lives by these values would ever feel like they need to take the life of another person.
I encourage all of our staff and martial arts teams across the world to keep doing what they are doing and continue to work with passion to raise up the next generation of leaders in our world.
Regardless if you are a student at UpLevel, a parent of a student, an instructor in training, or someone on our staff, each and every day you make a difference in the lives of every person that walks through our door. Think about the child that takes your class for the first time, we don't know what path he is going down and we don't know if he is going to be the next president of the United States or someone who is headed down a path of crime.
Could the impact of the UpLevel community determine the difference?
I believe it can.
Everyone that comes across our path is a person we get to impact.
Love month may be over at UpLevel as of a couple of days ago but would you continue show acts of kindness above and beyond what we would normally do this week and this month? Would you consider buying a fire fighter lunch, thanking a police officer, donating blood, or perhaps stopping for 5, 10, or even 15 minutes just to talk with a lonely soul.
Thank you in advance for responding and I look forward to how UpLevel will continue to make a difference in this nation for years to come.
As always, I am honored that I have the privilege of leading an organization such as this during times like this.
Unleash and UpLevel – never stop pursuing your better self.
Mr. Sam Wegert
Founder of UpLevel Martial Arts
5th Degree Black Belt
Don't let your team get in trouble.
If you look back through history at the stories of great achievements, you will find a common theme: nothing great was ever accomplished alone. People who accomplish great things always have support: mentors, teachers, teammates, friends. The same is true for us as we train for our black belt, or 2nd degree black belt, or instructor status– We can't do it alone. We have parents, friends, family members, class mates, and instructors who can all encourage us and help us reach our goals.
Here is the truth – everyone is a part of your team. At least, everyone CAN be a part of your team. Think about it: the person who serves you a double chocolate cone at the ice cream shop is on your team. Your spouse is on your team, the person who helps you bag your groceries is on your team. Everyone you interact with over the course of the day can be a part of your road to success, even when you don't recognize it immediately. Even if they seem like they are the opposite of your teammate: maybe a driver who cuts you off on the road, or the librarian who fines you for turning in your books late — you can choose to let them be a part of your team by choosing to learn something from the situation they are making difficult. At UpLevel we take that belief to heart, and are very intentional about viewing everyone we encounter as a part of our team for success. We are all trying to live our best lives, and we will be able to succeed far more easily if we include others in our game called life and treat everyone as if they were a part of our team.
Watch this video about teamwork – good teamwork often means putting your own desires and wishes aside.
Exercise: Turn to the person next to you and tell them about 5 different people who you view as part of your team. Not the ones you would first think of – who else is on your team that you haven't thought of before? And now that you have, how could you appreciate them for being on your team? Share one way.
10 Reasons Why Becoming a Martial Arts Instructor is the Best Job in the World
- Attire
You get to wear your pajamas (Need I say more? 😉 Just kidding. Seriously, though, if you have ever worn a martial arts uniform than you know it is one of the most comfortable outfits you could possibly wear. And this is our business attire!
- Movement
When I was growing up, it was difficult to get me to sit still. Don't get me wrong, I liked learning …but I hated sitting at a desk. It was boring. I needed to move! My mom always told me that if I didn't study, I would end up getting a job digging ditches. I personally didn't want to dig ditches, so working in a professional, clean, martial arts environment was a huge plus for me. I get to be active, interact with others, and work in a professional environment, all at once.
- Finances
As a martial arts instructor and after apprenticing for a few years, you can make the same amount of money as someone with a 4-, 6-, or even 8-year degree… but without the costs of education that go along with it. The national student loan debt has reached almost a trillion dollars. Why contribute more to it?
- Teamwork
There is something special about being on a team. You learn from each other, support one another, and make your best memories together. You're all working towards a common goal – and you can't beat the camaraderie and friendship you build in that environment.
- Mentorship
Another unique thing about working in the martial arts world is that it works like an apprenticeship. Apprenticeship is an ancient and extremely effective way to master a skill and pass on knowledge to coming generations. It works very differently than classroom learning – it is one-on-one, hands-on, and relationship-based. You can't beat the model and martial arts is one of the only places you can find that model in today's world.
- Credibility
As someone who runs a martial arts school and pours into my students, I can attest to the fact that your students love to give back to you. Just hang around an UpLevel instructor at Christmas or their birthday and you'll see what I mean. It's not about the presents…it's about how much these people love you for giving to them in their life. They respect and admire you, and it shows.
- Impact
I get the privilege of going to bed every night knowing I have made a positive impact on the world. We just got this testimonial from one of our families in our school. Imagine getting to hear this on a weekly basis from your students!
Uplevel is the a family martial arts studio that challenges people from 3 to 83 to be the best they can be. The principle-based approach by the kind but firm staff resonates so much with people because it's not just about the art of defense on the mat, but also in life. The motto is "training black belt leaders for life." This philosophy compliments my wife and my efforts with our children at home. We've seen an increase in focus and confidence with our school aged kids, and have committed to earn our blackbelts as a family through this program. Oh yeah—it's fun too!!
- Income
I believe a martial arts instructor who is really making a difference has the same level or impact that a doctor does and should get paid accordingly. This takes training, persistence, and hard work but our team has proven it is possible.
- Job Security
Tony Robbins said that often money is nothing more than a measurement of the value you add to people's lives. In other words, if you add lots of value, then you can earn lots of money. In our business, there is no limit to your income OR your impact. As long as there are people who want to better their life (and there always will be) and as long as there are parents who want to set their children up for success, then you will have a job.
- Growth
People = job. When you are working with people and children and coaching them on martial arts and life, there is never a dull moment. You get to be in the moment as you serve your clients. The growth is nonstop…martial arts is set up so that you grow until you die and, let's face it: growth is happiness. When we become stagnant then we start dying.
Not in this job! You get to keep moving up — in your martial arts, your income and your impact on others.
Does this spark your interest? My encouragement is this: try martial arts. If you or someone you know would be interested…let's get connected! You can contact me at 434.944.5918.
Black Belts have bucket lists – here are a few items I checked off recently and how you can, too!
I just got back from one of the most amazing adventures of my life with some amazing people!
Three months ago, I told my beautiful and all around rockstar girlfriend I was taking her someplace…where she needed a passport and a bikini. It was November. Just to prove my point on how rockstar this girl actually is, I have to tell you that she played along. And not just a little bit! She even brought earplugs along so when we checked and the lady put our luggage check all the way to ___________ she wouldn't hear. It was great!
She was surprised when I told her we were going to Cabo, Mexico a city at the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula.
The plan was to knock off four bucket list adventures in just one trip!
First, we got to to swim with whale sharks (no, they don't eat people and no you shouldn't be scared). It was a magical experience.
Imagine this – you board a small boat on a balmy, sunny day and it takes you out to where the whale sharks are feeding on plankton. From the surface they look quite small. Your guide tells you to swim and you swim – as fast as you can – towards these animals. As you approach, you make out the shape of a fish…A VERY large fish. The largest fish you've ever been close to! HOLY CRAP – one is coming right at you!
Bucket list item. Bucket list: checked.
That same day, we also had the chance to take on a tamer creature: puppies of the sea. Sea lions. (Why do all of these gentle creatures have such dangerous names?) We were allowed to play with them – and play they did! Dozens of these things swimming alongside of us as we played with them. They would bite our hands, let us tickle them, let us dive and swim next to them. This was even more magical than the whale sharks. I felt like a fish for a whole minute… until my goggles started leaking! Note to self: salt water burns…badly!
Bucket list item: checked!
We also went scuba diving for the first time ever. It was epic.
This country has a weird way of 'training' you. You watch a movie for about 25 minutes that depicts people learning to take their regulator on and off in a nice pool of water with big smiles on their faces. I only learned to swim just last year and that was panic-inducing enough, let alone going 50 feet under water! Needless to say, I was excited about the pool trial.
Well, that never became a reality – at least not the way I pictured it! Their version of the 'pool trial' was to put a tank on my back that weighed SO much more than it looks like it does in the movies … and told me to 'fall back' into the ocean. Mind you, this was not some nice clear water that was four feet deep. Oh, no – I suppose I was too advanced for that because they took us a half-mile from the dock! And that's where the 'training' began.
I'm good at doing what I am told, but this was a new experience for sure: I immediately sank and landed on the ocean floor. That and one minute of 'here is how you take this off and share it with your partner if they need air' was all I got for my 'pool trial'.
Once my nerves calmed — and they did, eventually — I looked around and realized that I was in an underwater world of pure beauty. The fish, the plants, the shark that swam by… It was magical.
It was interrupted every minute or so by Rachel squeezing my hand and pointing to her regulator to which I would look and give her two thumbs up. (I think she was worried about her air running out. )
What an adventure!
The fourth bucket list item was one that has been on the list for quite some time. :we bungee jumped!. I think I signed a waiver. Actually, I'm not sure. I AM sure that I got exactly zero training on how to bungee jump other than something to the effect of 'when I say THREE you jump and don't hesitate or the whole thing might get messed up!' I'm not even sure what they mean by messed up. I didn't ask.
I'm not sure if this was scare tactic to try to ensure that I didn't hesitate, but it worked!
Rachel went first.
I will be totally honest – I didn't want to jump after I watched her. It just looked…well, too…scary. But of course I couldn't let my girlfriend show me up even if it was in a death-defying stunt! She is so brave.
I've been skydiving before, but this was totally different. You were DIVING straight towards a stream surrounded by rocks! Radical even for a 4th degree black belt, in my book
These experiences taught me some very valuable lessons that I wanted to share with you.
- Have a bucket list. It is fun! At UpLevel Martial Arts, we believe in the value of #injoyment –which is our way of spelling enjoyment. It stands for enjoying each and every moment of our lives and making them an epic adventure. On our team of staff, we actually hold each other accountable to knocking off at least one item off of our list each year. It goes right on the yearly review. So I ask you, what item are YOU going to cross off this year?
- Going on this trip was possible because of #income. Are you investing in something that will provide income for you while you are enjoying your life? I coach all of my staff on our value of #income. To us, it means we are working to a point to where our passive income exceeds our current expenses – we call this financial freedom. At UpLevel Martial Arts, we are all working towards this. Not so we can sit on our hands and 'retire'. Heck, most of us are in our 20's and 30's! We want to work because we love to, NOT because we have to. I am proud of the opportunities I provide for my team to make money in martial arts in this way.
- Educate while you vacate. On our team we also value #improvement which means that we NEVER STOP LEARNING. The real purpose of my trip was to improve my relationship with my girlfriend Rachel and to improve our communication, love, and passion. It was set up as a couples retreat. It was SO worth it. So how about you – how will you find a way to constantly improve, even when you are on vacation?
I wish you all the best life. Let's keep unleashing and upleveling.
Sam Wegert – 4th degree black belt
P.S. I have a goal in 2017 to add several schools to our new brand – UpLevel Martial Arts. If you know of anyone who wants to work in a position where we change lives every day, move our bodies, and are a part of a great and growing culture and vibe, then please message me personally at 434.944.5918.
P.P.S. A special thank you to my tribe of healthy, wealthy, and generous men who choose to lead epic lives and their women who have inspired me on this journey and who made this trip possible. Shout out to Sam and Pat Cullinane who put so much work and love into making this a truly epic, black belt, bucket list adventure.
For a full picture of the amazing trip – check out the recap video we put together including some other 'must do's' when you make it to Cabo.
6 unexpected things I learned from buying my first Supercar.
I really wanted to UpLevel my ride. I woke up the day before Thanksgiving and decided: today was the day! And if I wanted to show off my car to all of my family and friends over the holidays, then I needed to buy it today!
I frantically made all of the arrangements. Call the bank, call the dealer, "how about 250 dollars less than then your lowest offer?" Awesome, at least I FELT like I was getting a good deal. It's not like he would actually accept it…
Wait, did he say yes?!
He did.
That means I'm going to Greenville to buy a new car. Right now.
The dealership says it closes at 8pm. I rushed by the bank to grab a check and made it there literally 3 minutes before it closed.
I pulled up to the dealership at 8:15pm. But, late as I was, at Kevin Whitaker Chevrolet-Cadillac in Greenville, SC, they were all smiles as they waited for me to fight the rush hour traffic and the flat tire to get there. I was grateful, especially the day before Thanksgiving.
In 20 minutes, I had completed the paperwork. They made it very easy to spend the money.
I jump in my car. It's mine – this beauty of a car that freaky fast that I've wanted for such a long time.
Immediately, a flood of negative thoughts come over me. Should I really have this car? What will people think? I'm too young to buy a sports car. It is a big liability. Am I selfish? Is this too much?
All of these thoughts stayed with me as I drove home. As amazing as the new car was, I still had some nagging questions. I dealt with the feelings after a talk with an amazing friend who reminded me of several life lessons that I wanted to share.
- Don't be afraid to grab life big and don't kid yourself into thinking that everyone will be jealous if you do – they don't care.
Most people spend most of their time thinking about themselves.
- Keep your promises to yourself.
This car was a promise I made to myself: that I would buy it after I purchased my third martial arts location. Black Belts are honest and truthful …even to themselves. You must be able to trust yourself.
Shout-out to Mr. Bond, Grandmaster Mun, and Mr. St. Clair for kicking butt in their second month. Great things to come at UpLevel Martial Arts Waxhaw!
- Stuff will never ever make you happy…unless it can go from 0-60 in 4 seconds.
I was basically just as happy before my new toy as I was after my new toy. Seriously, it didn't really change much – I went back to life as normal…ok, almost normal. (Though I can't lie – the smile on my face to go from 0-60 mph in 4 seconds is ridiculous!)
- Have fun. You live once and you WILL die.
Don't take life too seriously – no one I've known has ever gotten out alive. Enjoy it. This is also not a license to be stupid. Think through your choices. Can you afford it? Are you leaving those that come after you a legacy… or a bunch of debt?
- Give back and be grateful.
I'm amazed that you can buy big things for yourself and yet feel more happy giving $5 to a homeless person. The good book says it best in Acts 20:35, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' After driving this beauty home, I wrote out several things I wanted to make sure I was giving after receiving something so amazing. I want my life to be full of amazing things and experiences AND genuine contribution.
- Make sure you are living a life you FREAKING enjoy and not just working to attain some far -off thing or goal.
Because when that thing (a new car or promotion or girl or guy or whatever) comes along, it won't make you happy and you will go back to your life as you've built it – like it or not!
The question I believe you should ask is this:
Do I like my life just as it is now? If not, change THAT. Don't cover it up with a toy or a person and think they will change you. Nope! The car didn't change my life – and I went back to the life that I love!
I train my staff. I encourage them to Grab Life Big. I give them opportunities. I kiss my beautiful girlfriend. I work out. I set new goals. I listen to music. I dance. I train martial arts. I forge leaders. I give back. I make a difference.
I do all the things I love to do because I love to do them and have designed a life I freaking love! It's not about the next thing – it's about NOW.
Time for you to do the same. I hope you will call me if you are in a career that is not fulfilling or pays the bills but you hate. I can help with that. Come join my team!
Come change the world through raising up and forging people into leaders for life through martial arts!


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Tessa CoatCustommade
A gorgeous coat in a checked material. The coat has a loose fit, side pockets, buttons in the front and a belt in the waist.
The model is 176 cm and wearing size 36/S.
Size 38/M measurements: Chest 128 cm, sleeve length (folded) 50,5 cm, front length 119 cm.
64% Polyester, 32% Rayon, 4% Elastane
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Three metal discs - some hammer-textured, some domed, some both - are layered in two different ways that are both pleasing to the eye, and accent most any attire and accessories. We designed these with the Holy Trinity - the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit - in mind.
Details: the metal discs range from 8mm to 16mm in diameter. My apologies on the photo as the silver does not look silver. In reality, it is a light gunmetal-like silver. Choose from post or wires, as well as two different metal patterns. All Diakonos ear wires are lead, nickel, and cadmium free.
Length: 1.0"
Focal Dimensions: 0.65" H x 0.65" W
Inspiration/Scripture: (one of many passages that notes all three persons of the Trinity) MATT 3:16-17: After being baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove and lighting on Him,and behold, a voice out of the heavens said, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well-pleased."
Designer: Ed Guzman
Each Diakonos Designs' creation is one of a kind, individually and carefully made just for you. Your piece will closely replicate the one pictured above. Your purchase arrives in a gold gift box complete with product description card. Scripture references are from NIV1984 unless otherwise noted.
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It was yet another busy weekend for our coaches and athletes with TIS hosting the biggest basketball tournament on school record. In addition to this, our Tiger Athletes and coaches have been achieving great results in other areas of sports too.
For the second weekend in a row, our elementary and secondary swimmers competed in the annual DSEJ swim meet at the Taipa Olympic pool. Scores of Tigers swimmers compete with schools from all over Macau and numerous medals were won. We are still waiting of the final results from both weekends, but we can share the Tigers brought home at least 3 golds and 2 bronzes. As the final results come in from this Saturday, I'm sure the medal count will grow even more. Fantastic results and congrats to all our swimmers and coaches Queenie Wong and Kacy Fu!
Senior Boys Soccer
Last weekend, our high school boys soccer team polished off Pui Va in their last round robin match up of DSEJ Group A and found themselves in the semi-finals against the School of Nations (SON) this Saturday. Missing one of their key defenders, Joey Preece, who was busy playing for our basketball team at ACAMIS, our boys stepped up to the plate and cleaned up with a 5-0 victory over SON. For the first time in TIS history, our boys will appear in the DSEJ championship game in March against Yuet Wa secondary school. Way to go boys and Coach Masters and Arul!


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Mabel Fairbanks was a figure skater and coach. She fell in love with figure skating in the 1930s when she saw Sonia Henie in movies. She could not skate in the 1930s because she was not allowed to join a skating club due to being African-American. She was secretly coached by Maribel Vinson Owen at night when African Americans were allowed admission to ice rinks.
She eventually left the United States and became a show skater.
After relocating from New York to Los Angeles, she developed and skated in her own act throughout the late 1940s and toured internationally throughout the 1950s. She became the skating teacher to the children of many notable celebrities during that same period.
She coached pairs skaters Leslie Robinson and Michelle McCladdie as well as individual skaters Atoy Wilson for their entire career.
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What's next for Illinois?
Embattled Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich went back to work Wednesday while some of the state's top politicians went to work on getting rid of Rod Blagojevich.
A day after his arrest on charges of trying to sell or trade president-elect Barack Obama's Senate seat as well threatening to withhold state assistance to the Tribune Co., the governor was up early as he headed to his Chicago office to put in a day's work.
But the fire storm following his arrest - and, no doubt, prior reputation - has many calling for his resignation. Beyond that, steps to impeach the governor are already being taken.
Those calls begin with Obama, who believes it would be best for everyone concerned if Blagojevich resigned.
"The president-elect agrees with Lt. Gov. (Pat) Quinn and many others that under the current circumstances it is difficult for the governor to effectively do his job and serve the people of Illinois," Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs told The Associated Press.
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Springfield) also joined the chorus as he sent a letter directly to the governor.
"I am writing to ask you to step down as Governor of Illinois. Beyond guilt or innocence, the charges against you raise serious questions about your ability to carry out your duties as chief executive of our state," Durbin said in the letter.
In addition, there are many who now believe Blagojevich has compromised his ability to appoint someone to fill Obama's senate seat, a move he still has the legal authority to execute.
Durbin asked Blagojevich to refrain from such a move.
"I also ask you not to appoint the next United States Senator from Illinois. Because of the nature of the charges against you, no matter whom you were to select, that individual would be under a cloud of suspicion. That would not serve our state, our nation, or the United States Senate," Durbin said in the letter.
Meanwhile, State Representative Ron Stephens (R-Highland) was among the growing number of elected officials calling for an impeachment, a call Blagojevich has heard before.
This time, however, it has teeth.
According to Stephens, a resolution calling for the creation of a committee to investigate the governor's conduct and make a recommendation as to whether cause exists for impeachment was filed Tuesday.
"While I am still holding out hope that the governor will do the right thing and resign his position immediately, the process to determine whether impeachment is necessary must begin regardless," Stephens said in a press release.
The resolution calls for the creation of a Special Investigative Committee, made up of ten legislative members, with five members of the committee appointed by the Speaker of the House and five members appointed by the Minority Leader of the House, according to the release. The committee will be given the task of investigating allegations of misconduct conduct by the governor and making a recommendation as to whether cause exists for impeachment.
"If the committee finds cause for impeachment, the next step in the procedure requires the House to approve the cause for impeachment by a simple majority vote," Stephens said. "From there, the Senate will try the case. A vote for impeachment must receive a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate."
The House is scheduled to reconvene Monday.
The Illinois Republican Party, meanwhile, took a different route in the wake of Blagojevich's arrest, opting instead to bolster Patrick Fitzgerald's standing as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois.
Fitzgerald made the announcement Tuesday regarding Blagojevich's arrest and the charges being leveled against him.
On Wednesday, Illinois Republican Party Chairman Andy McKenna asked that Obama and Durbin keep their commitment of retaining Fitzgerald in his post.
"In light of the arrest of Rod Blagojevich, it is imperative that Patrick Fitzgerald remain in Chicago to follow these investigations to their end," McKenna said in a statement. "It is incumbent upon president-elect Obama that he instructs his new attorney general that Mr. Fitzgerald remain as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois."
McKenna also called on Durbin, as Illinois' senior U.S. Senator, to renew a pledge to the people of Illinois that he supports Patrick Fitzgerald's retention as U.S. Attorney in Chicago.
"Senator Durbin should make a commitment to the people of Illinois that he will do everything in his power, including lobbying president-elect Obama, to keep Mr. Fitzgerald as U.S. Attorney in Chicago," McKenna said. "At this time of great uncertainty within Illinois government, we must have a fighter like Patrick Fitzgerald to complete these investigations."


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Easy Four out of Five Stars for pure entertainment!
When author Roland Hughes asked if I'd be interested in reviewing "John Smith" I had no idea what I was in for. The title was intriguing and the blurb hooked me even more, so I started reading. I only put it down once to scan through the pages to look at the story format and structure.
When reporter Susan Krowley is assigned to interview John Smith, one of the last known survivors of the Microsoft Wars, she discovered a history that could only have been told in the format Hughes selected to present in this imaginative and intriguing dystopian story. The entire novel is an interview between Krowley and Smith.
While Krowley wants to document a history of what happened during the rumored Microsoft Wars, Smith wants to impart an important idea and drives the point home with pages of historical back story that span centuries. His point is that if not known or understood, history will repeat itself, over and over.
This novel is not for everyone. Readers who absolutely cannot stand the "All Tell but No Show" style of prose, might want to steer clear. However, for those who can look beyond and into an alternate future based on some history and today's reality, this story is guaranteed to grab you. You'll want to hold on for the entire ride.


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Story posted: Wednesday, 9th February 2005
Fans Forum Transcript
The abridged transcript from the recent Fans Forum is now online. Held on Friday 4th February 2005 in the Social Club.Q. Why do you think results have gone against us recently?
Gary Norton (GN): One reason is that we've not been able to field a settled back four. We lost Jamie Hood through suspension; Matt Smith was away for the two games over the Christmas period but Andy Simpson has done a good job stepping in at centre back. Having said that, however, since Christmas we've haven't been the same side at the back because we haven't had a settled back four which we did early in the season. It is an area of concern because the confidence seems to be a little low at present.
If we'd have won the two games against Shepshed we'd have gone top of the league with two games in hand over North Ferriby. The bad run has gone on since then. We are not playing as well as we were in the early season, we are letting in goals, which we weren't then. Yes, we are creating chances but are not putting them away.
If you looked at the results early in the season especially the away ones, we won many of our games by the odd goal with lots of clean sheets. There's been some complacency creeping in and one or two of the players seem to be riding on the back of their early season form. It's hard work that's got us to the position we are. Undoubtedly the ability is there in the players but the confidence is at a low ebb but I can't honestly put my finger on the reason.
Q: Was the result last week against Warrington the last straw for you?
GN: In terms of bringing fresh faces in, yes. We hadn't had much luck but I'm not using that as an excuse. Earlier in the season we were getting a bit of luck and were able to hold on to things when one-nil up. But when you're down, you're down and you don't get the luck. We are very wasteful in front of goal at the minute and we are conceding goals.
If you look at the fixtures, including the County Cup Final games, you will see that we have nine games coming up in April, which is astounding. That's another reason for some fresh players being brought in.
We have some decent reserve team lads but I don't think they could sustain the quality game after game.
Q: I see you've put in seven days for two more players!
GN: Yes we have. We need a little more strength and depth and as I said earlier we need a few extra players. I also want players to feel their places are under threat. Because of the small nature of the squad there may be one or two who know they will be in the squad regardless of how they play so we need to add that little bit of competition to get their hunger back.
Q: If we manage to get promotion, and I think we still have a good chance, going up to the next league as it stands now will involve an awful lot of travelling which means expense. Is the club in a position to be able to handle the extra expense?
Mark Evans (ME): Can I clarify one thing? Let's assume that we are in a position to get promotion at the end of the season it is not necessarily the case that we will go into the UniBond Premier League. We go into a pool of clubs and the Football Association and a committee look at all the clubs that are available to form a premiership division and decide whether a team is in the Southern League or Northern League.
Q: Do you know the format of the playoffs?
ME: I believe there is a draw. I don't think it's like the Football League were third plays sixth etc. But, I haven't really looked into things that far yet.
GN: Picking up on the earlier question, I do think we will finish in the top six. That was the target set at the beginning of the season. After the start we had the expectation level around the place, including mine if I'm honest, was higher thinking we could finish in the top two. After the Spalding game I did say publicly that the title was now beyond us, and I did get some criticism for saying it. But, believe me, I'm a winner and I hate losing and when we do it cuts me up for days. I did say what I did after the Spalding game to hopefully take some pressure off us. But, rest assured, we are going to do what we can and if there is any way we can catch the top two we will try to do so. There are still a lot of games yet to play and points to play for.
Q: We've not heard any more about the purchase of the Moat Ground for the past couple of months, is there any movement?
ME: The purchase of the Moat Ground is a very complicated affair. There are three sets of solicitors, an agent for the landlord, the landlord, the prospective purchaser and of course Gresley Rovers involved in this. I am certain that all issues have now been dealt with and as far as Gresley Rovers are concerned we have agreed the terms on which we will purchase the Moat Ground. Optimistically, we should complete within the next four weeks and that will mean that Gresley Rovers will own the Moat Ground. It's now down to all the prospective parties agreeing the relevant bits. We are close; we are very, very close.
Q: Will we be moving to the site already earmarked for the new ground?
ME: I've covered this at a number of previous forums. I'm almost certain it will be there for the simple reason that the District Council along with the North West Leicestershire Council include that piece of land in their strategic plan being developed for a sports facility. The facility is envisaged to be running ten hours a day six days a week bringing the funding for Gresley Rovers to go forward. We've yet to appoint architects etc because I just don't believe in going that far until we've got this piece done. But it's hoped that the facility would include, obviously the stadium, a floodlit training pitch, several junior pitches, a social club, office suites, rooms that can be used by different community projects.
Q: Are there grants available to help us?
ME: The question of grants is all tied down to your ownership of the ground or a very long lease. Once we own the Moat Ground then we look for grants to help us with the new ground. I've already held meetings with various bodies and more will be arranged in the very near future.
Q: Have you heard anything officially about an extra UniBond Division?
ME: I understand that there is talk of the Northern Premier League possibly creating a UniBond Division One North and a Division One South or East and West. Running a football club and its ability to survive from one day to the next is all based on its expenditure and how much money it brings in. It does make sense for football clubs especially at a lower level to have a smaller catchment area for its travel. Our travel costs are high and it's a lot of money to find. That is in addition to all the other costs involved in running a football club. It's a balance that has to be struck in terms of providing a league that's entertaining, provides enough of a difference and excitement for supporters and practical for the teams and at the same time where the costs are not too great. If we get promoted we will have a lot of work to do during the summer to put the club in a financial position through sponsorship and other events to fund that.
Q: Are we still getting sponsorship into the club?
ME: Yes we are. We have a very good main sponsor in Ashfield Health Care who is very supportive of this club. As you can see there are more advertising boards around the ground and more advertising in the programme. We could do with more and local companies are approached and we are working hard in this area. Gresley Rovers is rich in terms of its volunteers but we could do with more people to help on the commercial side because that is a limited resource. We are looking to do more on that side of things. We have some new merchandise and are arranging a fun day in March to try and get more people through the turnstiles and introduce them to the club.
Q: Is it still worth having a youth and reserve side because of their costs?
ME: I believe it is. We closely watch the cost of the Youth Team and the Reserves and certainly how much we take on the gate because our costs for both are not massive but do have match day fees to pay. It is fair to say that there are times when the attendance revenue does not cover the match day fees and this means we have to dip into other revenues. It is important that we retain both teams because if we've got fourteen junior teams we need something for those players to aspire to. The junior teams are not a franchise allowed to go off and do their own thing they are part of Gresley Rovers football club and players are beginning to move from those senior Junior teams to the Youth team. One of the U16's has actually made it through to the reserves. So they can see that it can happen.
Q: Why do we have so many league cup competitions?
GN: I agree it does look a bit odd but I think it's because the league wants every club to play in at least a minimum of three games in the league cup.
ME: Every league has to attract a sponsor and those sponsors need to be convinced, and rightly so, that they are going to get opportunities to publicise their brand. I believe a lot of those cups are to help publicise the brand.
Q: I'm being flippant now but I'm seventy five next birthday and I'm not saying that to get a lot of presents, but can you get me Conference football here at Gresley Rovers before I'm eighty!
ME: I sadly think that the number of levels between our league and the Conference and also the finance involved would mean that it's impossible for near future. So thankfully, for us, it means you've got to live longer!
Q: Would the new ground be ready to play on before the developers do anything here?
ME: Yes, absolutely. There are enough safe guards in the sale so that whoever develops the ground would not be able to remove us without us having somewhere to go to. The process is amazingly complicated and I'll be glad when it's done. It's taken a long time but we have to make sure it's right.


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A favourite of celebrities and visiting dignitaries, the Coco Ocean Resort and Spa is the ultimate destination for luxury holidays in The Gambia. Spectacularly situated on an unspoilt stretch of beachfront just a 20 minute stroll from Kololi, the Coco Ocean Resort and Spa is ideal for honeymooners or anyone seeking a stylish yet relaxing break.
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Days at the Coco Ocean Resort and Spa have a decidedly relaxed feel. Soak up the sun at one of the sun terraces around the huge outdoor swimming pool, or take refuge at a beach cabana on the private beach. As well as the beach, the Coco Ocean Spa is a big draw for visitors and it's easy to see why. The spa boasts no less than nine sea view treatment rooms and offers a wide choice of treatments from highly qualified therapists. Spa facilities include a Thalasso pool, hammam and gym. An inviting relaxation area surrounds the spa pool, providing guests the opportunity to chill out between treatments or simply soak up the view.
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Italy is one of the most popular travel destinations in the entire world. It's the land of pizza and pasta, the Colosseum, wine, and stunning landscapes. It's sexy accents, Renaissance history, grand cathedrals, and everything sugar-coated and creme-filled in between.
Italy is one of the most recognizable countries in all of Europe and is full of amazing travel destinations for just about every single traveler. There's so much more to Italy than Rome!
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no bent forks
I have a director friend with a favorite speech (typically delivered over a meal) that goes something like this:
This is a fork.
Not a knife.
If you try to make it into a knife, all you're going to get is a bent fork.
Her point is not so much about cutlery as about understanding and respecting the essential qualities of the actors you're given to work with.
The day after a gathering at my house, I found a mostly full bottle of red wine on the counter among the empties. It belonged to the genre one friend calls porch wine—not special, not bad, just fine for distractedly sipping on the porch.
I hated to throw it out, so instead I threw it on the stove, with a scattering of last season's coriander, to reduce. As I considered what I was going to do with it when complete, I realized I didn't have a lot of options. Red wine glaze just doesn't go with most midsummer vegetables.
Then I remembered some eggplants I had picked up at the farmer's market. Reduction done, I corrected with a little honey, then added salt, olive oil, some smashed garlic cloves, and the eggplant (halved lengthwise) to the pot. After simmering for awhile, I put the whole thing in the fridge and went to bed.
The next morning I put some rice on to cook, figuring to layer it with the soused eggplant and some feta and oregano. I cut up the eggplant and tasted a bit. Not bad… but not special. And not nearly as appealing as all the things coming out of my garden faster than I can eat them…
Hindsight is 20/20. I should've thrown out the wine before rendering those lovely eggplants unspecial. Instead, I threw out the whole conglomeration.
There are schools of cookery that are all about culinary alchemy—making silver knives out of stainless steel forks, as it were. There are old techniques for making tough cuts of meats into tender, refined dishes, as well as new techniques that turn solids to foam, or liquids into self-contained shapes. While I appreciate the craft, and often the flavor, of such dishes, in my own kitchen I'm more inclined to let a fork be a fork. More and more, I find the best way to appreciate the essential qualities of whatever came out of the garden that day involves the application of olive oil and salt. Sometimes the "recipe" calls for the application of heat, sometimes not. Herbs and/or lemon are sometimes nice, but unrequired.
After I let go of the eggplant idea, I shredded some radicchio and chopped a handful of green beans and added those to the warm rice, along with a splash of olive oil.experiments, lunch, practice


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Kurt Russell is reportedly planning to join the cast of Fast and Furious 7.
Variety reports that the actor is currently in negotiations to join the film series.
Although there is no indication of who Russell will play, it is said that the role was previously offered to Denzel Washington.
The only plot detail known about the upcoming movie is that will be set in Los Angeles.
Series stars Vin Diesel and Paul Walker will return to the film, while James Wan is joining as director.
Diesel will also return as a producer alongside Neal H Moritz.
The last instalment, Fast and Furious 6, is the highest grossing film for Universal, having made more than $750 million at the worldwide box office.
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It's back-to-school time and there's a lot of prepping to do to get the year started -- decorating classrooms, ordering supplies, planning schedules and mapping out lesson plans. For most teachers, this time of year can be costly.
Fortunately, some retailers want to lend a helping hand in the form of teacher and educator discounts. Here is a short list of retailers and local groups that are there for teachers and their pocketbooks.
Teacher 2 Teacher Educators Consignment Sale: Now in its second year, the Teacher 2 Teacher Educators Consignment Sale is set to take place August 7-9. This great event helps both teachers looking to sell classroom items they no longer need, and teachers looking to purchase everything from decorations to supplies to lesson plans. If you are a first year teacher, you can register online for a pass to go to the pre-sale the day before the sale is open to the public. Consigners and volunteers also gain access to the pre-sale day. Enjoy free parking, free admission, and other surprises.
RAFT: Resource Area For Teaching (RAFT) has been going strong for five years. It's a place where teachers can shop for low cost supplies, participate in workshops, and also donate gently used items for others to benefit from. With a low $25 membership ($20 for renewals), you have access to the supplies you might need as well as support and ideas from other teachers. It's definitely worth checking out and networking with other educators across the state.
The Bookies: This is a hidden gem in Denver Central, not only for educators but also for parents. Every day, the customer receives at least 10% and they have more books than you would think for that small of a space. They seem to have the biggest teacher resource stock in Denver and they will discount your order the more you buy for the classroom. They tout themselves on personalized customer service so although you will be able to order online, the end of your purchase will be in the store so they can confirm that you are getting what you ordered.
Lakeshore Learning: There aren't many physical Lakeshore Learning stores around, but fortunately anyone has access online. They offer many games and activities for kids in and out of the classroom, which is even beneficial for parents who want good educational toys at home. From now until August 6, teachers can enjoy a 20% off discount in store or online. An added bonus to shopping their online store is free shipping on purchases over $79. Throughout the year they also offer a 15% off discount for classroom supplies.
Teacherstore.com: This website is a great resource for educators. Although they don't have a regular discount for teachers, they have affordable pricing and sales galore. They offer free shipping on purchases of $75 or more and you can earn 5% loyalty rewards on every purchase that go towards all future purchases.
Craft Stores: Michael's offers a 15% off discount for educators year round. The discount is only offered for in-store purchases but with all of the locations around, you would still find some great deals. Hancock Fabrics offers an in-store discount with their Red Apple Card. Jo Ann Fabrics gives you an in-store discount on top of a percentage back in their Teacher Rewards Programs. Both retailers also offer great coupons throughout the year.
Home Stores: Home Depot and Lowe's offer coupons and percentages back into rewards programs, not to mention avoiding sales tax when you present your tax-exemption paperwork at time of purchase. Lowe's also has a program called the Toolbox for Education grant that can get you a $5,000 grant for your school. This is a great way to pick up unique items for crafts and class projects. Need to get your classroom organized? The Container Store offers a Discount Program for educators that will get you a discount year round.


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By Robert Devet - Halifax Media Co-op
KJIPUKTUK (HALIFAX) - On April 20th, Elsipogtog First Nation band member Annie Clair will be heading to Moncton to face six charges related to the violent actions of New Brunswick RCMP against defenders of the land in Kent County, New Brunswick.
Clair intends to fight the charges. But she is looking to the wider community for help.
On October 17th, 2013, RCMP officers with assault rifles at the ready, entered a peaceful anti-shale gas encampment along highway 134, near the town of Rexton, New Brunswick.
That encampment was erected to stop Texas-based SWN Resources from exploring for shale gas without proper consent on what remains unceded Mi'kmaq territory.
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Ateev Mehrotra, MD; Hangsheng Liu, PhD; John L. Adams, PhD; Margaret C. Wang, PhD; Judith R. Lave, PhD; N. Marcus Thygeson, MD; Leif I. Solberg, MD; Elizabeth A. McGlynn, PhD
Grant Support: By the California Health Care Foundation and a career development award (KL2-RR024154-03) from the National Center for Research Resources, a component of the National Institutes of Health.
Potential Financial Conflicts of Interest: None disclosed.
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Current Author Addresses: Dr. Mehrotra: Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 230 McKee Place, Suite 600, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
Dr. Liu: RAND, 4570 Fifth Avenue, Suite 600, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2665.
Drs. Adams, Wang, and McGlynn: RAND, 1776 Main Street, Box 2138, Santa Monica, CA 90407.
Dr. Lave: A614 Crabtree Hall, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261.
Dr. Thygeson: HealthPartners, 8170 33rd Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55425.
Dr. Solberg: HealthPartners Research Foundation, Box 1524, MS 21111R, Minneapolis, MN 55440.
Author Contributions: Conception and design: A. Mehrotra, J.R. Lave, N.M. Thygeson, L.I. Solberg, E.A. McGlynn.
Analysis and interpretation of the data: A. Mehrotra, H. Liu, M.C. Wang, J.R. Lave, N.M. Thygeson, L.I. Solberg, E.A. McGlynn.
Drafting of the article: A. Mehrotra.
Critical revision of the article for important intellectual content: H. Liu, M.C. Wang, J.R. Lave, N.M. Thygeson, L.I. Solberg, E.A. McGlynn.
Final approval of the article: A. Mehrotra, H. Liu, J.R. Lave, L.I. Solberg, E.A. McGlynn.
Provision of study materials or patients: A. Mehrotra.
Statistical expertise: H. Liu, J.L. Adams.
Obtaining of funding: A. Mehrotra.
Administrative, technical, or logistic support: L.I. Solberg.
Collection and assembly of data: A. Mehrotra, L.I. Solberg.
Retail clinics are an increasingly popular source for medical care. Concerns have been raised about the effect of these clinics on the cost, quality, and delivery of preventive care.
To compare the care received at retail clinics for 3 acute conditions with that received at other care settings.
Claims data from 2005 and 2006 from the health plan were aggregated into care episodes (units that included initial and follow-up visits, pharmaceuticals, and ancillary tests). After 2100 episodes (700 each) were identified in which otitis media, pharyngitis, and urinary tract infection (UTI) were treated first in retail clinics, these episodes were matched with other episodes in which these illnesses were treated first in physician offices, urgent care centers, or emergency departments.
Enrollees of a large Minnesota health plan.
Enrollees who received care for otitis media, pharyngitis, or UTI.
Costs per episode, performance on 14 quality indicators, and receipt of 7 preventive care services at the initial appointment or subsequent 3 months.
Overall costs of care for episodes initiated at retail clinics were substantially lower than those of matched episodes initiated at physician offices, urgent care centers, and emergency departments ($110 vs. $166, $156, and $570, respectively; P < 0.001 for each comparison). Prescription costs were similar in retail clinics, physician offices, and urgent care centers ($21, $21, and $22), as were aggregate quality scores (63.6%, 61.0%, and 62.6%) and patient's receipt of preventive care (14.5%, 14.2%, and 13.7%) (P > 0.05 vs. retail clinics). In emergency departments, average prescription costs were higher and aggregate quality scores were significantly lower than in other settings.
A limited number of quality measures and preventive care services were studied. Despite matching, patients at different care sites might differ in their severity of illness.
Retail clinics provide less costly treatment than physician offices or urgent care centers for 3 common illnesses, with no apparent adverse effect on quality of care or delivery of preventive care.
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Mehrotra A, Liu H, Adams JL, et al. Comparing Costs and Quality of Care at Retail Clinics With That of Other Medical Settings for 3 Common Illnesses. Ann Intern Med. 2009;151:321–328. doi: https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-151-5-200909010-00006
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Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love Our Sponsors
What do you think about SESUG sponsors? You see them on the website, in e-mails, and with tables at the conference. We might get e-mails from sponsors before or after the conference. Why do we have sponsors and what does it mean to you when you see "SESUG Williamsburg is brought to you by …"
You, the reader, make up two critical components of SESUG. You are the teachers and the learners. You are the whole reason for the conference.
The third critical component is sponsorships. These conferences are expensive. If you've ever worked with a hotel / conference center, you know how much they charge for everything, and I do mean everything. Pitchers of water, those may be free of charge. Cookies, electrical power, lunch, projectors, you name it, if we get it from the hotel, it costs money and a lot.
One way we can cover the expenses of SESUG is to charge more for registration. We do not like that idea. (Do you? If you think it's fine, then let us know in the comments.) We've been trying very hard to keep the costs down and the registration fee low. For example, we do not have printed programs anymore. Instead we have the app and online program. We also may not have bags or t-shirts, especially since many people bring backpacks or other bags already, and some people have a lot of t-shirts already. (Is that thinking right or not? Let us know in the comments.) We are also not including lunch, which would be between $30 and $45 per person. We make those choices not because we are mean, but because we want to keep the conference affordable for you.
The other way we cover expenses is by having sponsors. When we get more sponsors, we can do more things. We can have lunch for everyone. We can have dedicated Wi-Fi for everyone. (Do you know what Wi-Fi is short for? Let us know in the comments.) We can bring in better keynote speakers, not like the one we had in 2016. (Yes, that was me.)
But even if we don't have all of those amenities we still need sponsors. The current plan and fee structure already assume a certain amount of sponsorship just to break even. Sponsors are very important.
So why do companies sponsor? The two main reasons companies sponsor are relationship building / brand recognition, and lead generation. They are there to meet you and for you to learn more about them. And, frankly, they want to sell their products and services. If you are an influencer or decision-maker, then they want to see if you are a potential client. This is how it works everywhere. We either pay for an app directly or we pay with our attention on ads.
What does it mean for you?
First, you will see ads from sponsors before, during and after the conference. We, and they, do not deluge you with the ads. Everyone knows that's counterproductive. Our goal is that the ads are relevant to you, or at least as relevant as we can make it without digging into your privacy! (What do you think about ads? Good, bad, indifferent? Give us your feedback.)
Second, you will have the opportunity to learn about schools, employers, products and services. Some of it won't be relevant at this time, but understanding the broader analytics ecosystem is very helpful to your career.
Third, you will have a greater conference experience. If you've been to the SAS Global Forum, you know the potential. We know we're not going that big, but, with sponsors, we have room to grow.
Also, it's important to remember that SAS has been our biggest sponsor from the very beginning and still is today. They help us with speakers, events, Grants and technology. Thank you, SAS, for all you do!
Speakers, attendees and sponsors are the three legs that make the conference possible. So, whether you are attending the conference or not (and we hope you are!) please learn about our sponsors and show them your appreciation.
Finally, if your company would like to be a sponsor, please reach out to us. The Prospectus can be found here.
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There likely was much celebrating on the Rogers Campus this week when the radio ratings came out showing that The Fan 590 had emphatically withstood the early challenge from TSN 1050 . The key demographics showed that Brady/Lang in the morning on the Fan 590 was dominating Mike Richards of TSN and Bob McCown remains the undisputed king with a thrashing of Cybalski and Company in the drive slot. One other note is that Andrew Krystal continues to draw mediocre ratings. The acerbic Krystal has not resonated one bit with Fan 590 listeners thus far and this is his 3rd time slot already.
What does it mean?
Well, in the early going, not a whole lot, according to TSN. They are attributing their lack of ratings at the hands of The Fan to their "soft- launch" motive. My guess is that simulcasting of shows is coming in the Fall and they may ditch the only import show, which is the Dan Patrick Show.
What will be more interesting come the fall will be the Leaf radio rights. At this point, AM 640, which has severely reduced their sports programming, has no plans to relinquish the rights, which have one more year on the contract. Expect the both The Fan and TSN Radio 1050 to take a run at this crown jewel property. Should the Fan win out, they will have the Leafs, Raptors, TFC and the Blue Jays which is practically a monopoly of pro sports in Toronto.
Sabres Broadcast Situation
A couple of weeks back legendary Rick Jeanneret and Harry Neale announced a reduction in their schedule, freeing up anywhere between 25-30 games. Working with Jeanerret with the eventual potential goal of replacing him is a daunting task to say the least. The iconic Jeanneret is beloved in Buffalo for his rambunctious, enthusiastic, unique tone. Those who have replaced Jeanneret in the past included local products Paul Hamilton and Kevin Sylvester, The Fan 590's Dan Dunleavy, Hamilton Bulldog play by play man Derek Wills and Jeanneret's son, Mark.
This guy could take a shot at things too. I hear he's a dark horse with a bright, bright future:


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Platanus orientalis Oriental Plane
Other common names
Arabic: Dulb. Iranian: Chenar
Origin of the species name
Platanus is Greek for this species and refers to the broad or flat crown; orientalis is Latin for east and refers to it being from the east. It was the most eastward occurring species at the time of its description in 1753.
Date planted
July 2009
Trees of this species attain full height in about 50 years, and are long lived, getting broader as they age.
General description
This is a large deciduous tree with a widespread crown and branches often drooping to ground level. It usually has flaking bark, leaving a dappled surface, occasionally becoming thick and rugged. Its leaves are deeply lobed, and maple-like. Male and female flowers are borne on separate spherical flower heads. The female flowers heads are larger and more showy, greenish or sometimes flushed with red. Male flower heads are pale yellow or yellowish-brown. The flowers and the fruit are held in clusters. The fruits is brown, round and burr-like. Height 20m Spread 15m.
Natural distribution and habitat
The species is native to a large region extending from the east Mediterranean, throughout the Middle East and to the south-east provinces of the Euro-Siberian region where it occurs in moist soils along rivers and temporary watercourses at the base of slopes.
Conservation status
It is not yet classified as a threatened species but is becoming rare in parts of its natural habitat due to the impact of agriculture and irrigation which have changed the flow regime of natural watercourses. Tree numbers have also been reduced by felling. As many trees have been felled in Kashmir, a ban has been enacted to curb cutting. Trees there are now required to be registered and are considered National Property of the State.
Planting pattern
A regular square grid pattern.
It has been an important tree in Persian gardens, which are built around water and shade. The leaves and bark have been used medicinally. A fabric dye has been made from the twigs and roots. The timber, often called lacewood, is figured and valuable for indoor furniture. In horticulture it is particularly valued for its shade.


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Katie's Pond
Client: PacificGold Homes
Katie's Pond is a 75 lot residential subdivision accessed off Happy Valley Road. On Point acted on behalf of the client in overall management and coordination of the project. A Project feasibility study was undertaken with assistance from On Point to assess the most profitable and appropriate use of the land; following this study, On Point set to execute the delivery of the development project. Key to the execution was constant communication and interaction between the engineering design consultant, home builder and developer's sales and marketing team. An important aspect that On Point was required to manage was the environmental pond and channel works within the confines of the land. Favourable testimonials have been provided to both On Point and the civil contractor for the exemplary works in this area.


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During your three-year training as an IT specialist for system integration, you will get to know the working world in our data centers. Your responsibilities will include setting up servers, networks, firewalls, Wlan, GSM and WDM/DarkFiber, troubleshooting in the event of malfunctions and comprehensive support in all our customers' technical questions. For our customers you are an important contact person for questions regarding the use of hardware and software as well as virtualization and security solutions. You will also gain an insight into the planning and maintenance of our server systems, network backbone technology and software to reduce sources of error.
If you enjoy working with different techniques from many different manufacturers and solve problems together in a team then you have come to the right place.
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Ehren Clovis retired from federal service after a career as a Benefits Specialist. She dealt with the employees of many federal agencies, and acquired broad knowledge and experience with federal benefits, including the special retirement provisions for federal Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs). Now she presents retirement and benefits training for federal employees through Federal Career Experts, Inc., and counsels individual clients through her home business, Federal Benefits On Call.
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