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With Game 2 outing, Verlander finds ace form
Righty puts up-and-down year behind him in dominant start
OAKLAND -- It sounds almost silly, suggesting that decorated Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander had something to prove going into Game 2 of the American League Division Series. After all, he's widely recognized as one of the best starting pitchers in baseball.
Still, there are a lot of traits that make Verlander as good as he is. Fierce pride is one of them. So is a deeply ingrained competitiveness. Not to mention that, in baseball, you have to prove yourself all over again each and every day.
Verlander wasn't bad this year. He just wasn't as good as he's accustomed to being. So this was an opportunity to demonstrate that he's all the way back, that those two strong starts at the end of the regular season really did mean that he's figured it all out.
And he did just that.
Verlander didn't give up his first hit until there were two outs in the fourth Saturday night at O.co Coliseum. He ended up pitching seven shutout innings, fanning 11 Athletics hitters. He walked one and scattered four singles. He was at the top of his game, and the only problem was that the Tigers didn't score, either. Oakland eventually won, 1-0, on a bases-loaded single by catcher Stephen Vogt in the bottom of the ninth to even the best-of-five series at a game apiece (Game 3, Monday, 1 p.m. ET, MLB Network).
"I don't want to lose sight of how good Verlander was," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said. "Sometimes people remember the winning team and how good that pitcher [Oakland's Sonny Gray] pitched. But Justin Verlander was just terrific."
Added Tigers catcher Alex Avila: "He was electric. I could just tell [in the bullpen] that he had his good curve going. He got in a nice groove with it as the game went on."
Verlander admitted that the regular season was a battle. Numbers that many starters would have framed and hung on the wall were below his normal standards. So there was that. And then there was the fact that Game 1 starter Max Scherzer had pitched so well, striking out 11 in seven innings. After that game, right fielder Torii Hunter predicted that it would only spur Verlander on to do even better.
Good call.
And even though a superb outing didn't result in a win, it gave the pitcher, and everybody else associated with the Tigers, confidence that those two starts at the end of the season were no fluke, that if Detroit advances, Verlander will, again, be a force to be reckoned with.
"I've been working really hard to find my stuff and my location and everything," he said. "I feel like my last three in particular have been really good. My last three or four starts, with the adjustments I've made, the thing that's most glaring is how my curveball has responded. I tinkered around with my grip a little bit. I thought I had changed my grip over the course of the season. Things just kind of changed. The adjustments I made have allowed me not only to control it better, but for it to be sharper."
The most pivotal at-bat of the game for Verlander came in the seventh. He walked Brandon Moss to start the inning, and Yoenis Cespedes ripped a line drive to right that Hunter snagged with a running catch. With two outs, Josh Reddick singled to right and advanced on the throw to leave runners at second and third.
That brought Vogt to the plate for what turned out to be a 10-pitch at-bat. Verlander eventually struck him out swinging, pumping his first in jubilation.
"I don't usually get too animated out there," he said. "Obviously, I'm as competitive as they come. In the postseason, there's adrenaline and everything. I'm not trying to show anybody up. It just kind of comes out. That was a huge spot in the game, and that's one of the best at-bats anybody's had against me in a long time. So to come out on the winning side, the emotion just flows."
Verlander said he tried everything he had but Vogt kept fouling pitches off. At one point, Avila came to the mound. It looked like they were discussing strategy. That was deceiving.
"I put my glove over my mouth, but I didn't say a word," Avila said with a grin. "We got three-quarters of the way to the mound and then I just said, 'I've got nothing.'"
The at-bat also helped push Verlander's pitch count to 117, eliminating any chance he could come back out for the eighth.
A win would have sent the Tigers back to Detroit with a commanding lead in the ALDS. Instead, they're starting all over again. Except for one thing. Except for knowing that, if they do advance, there's a real good chance they'll have the Verlander that everybody's gotten accustomed to, not the guy who struggled to find himself much of this season. He proved as conclusively as possible that he's back.
And while that doesn't make up for not getting the victory Saturday night, it's not bad consolation, either.


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Hope I didn't surprise you too much. Bad for your health.J-Mac wrote:Everything you have posted here is news to me - I had to pick myself up from the floor and make sure I was really awake!Eric wrote:Indeed, there's no sign PSI stopped developing further their products.
At that time I didn't have any information yet, nor did PSI reveal anything to me.This is great news! I inquired about PE back before PM4 was released, and at that time you did not have any information, and PSI was keeping very mum (And they are still).
myInfoToGo will be released, although a bit overdue to unforseen circumstances, I guess.
I do know that MITG will be priced less then PE and I guess again you'll get a special price when upgrading from PE.
Yes, I do mean PPC sync, so watch the forum when it will be announced or PocoReport. Palm is unfortunately a no go.When you say "PPC sync", do you mean..... PPC sync???
YESAs in Pocket PC synchronization?
Unfortunately I still own my Palm E2, but who knows what will come.As in Window Mobile devices finally being unchained from Outlook?? (Oh, I think I just wet myself!! ).
But then again you're not as close to PSI as I am, so you don't get any inside information.I thought I was keeping up pretty faithfully here in the forums - and I have been checking the PSI main website pages regularly every week - I did not know any of this news.
Slaven responded whenever he could to my PM's in order to help someone I couldn't help. Jim also posted once.Actually, I was in complete agreement with neo that PSI seemed to have virtually disappeared from the face of the earth. Not that I expect a continual presence from them here in the forum, but an appearance now and then would certainly keep users a bit less inclined to consider other avenues when they feel that there are no ears at all for their hopes and suggestions to fall on.
PSI is present, although not all the time, but IMO they listen to enhancement requests, bug reports and so on.
They won't always respond to those posts, because that takes time, which I experience all the time.
Final decision about that, rest in their hands.
Can't address everything, because although I'm close to PSI, I'm not from PSI, so I don't have a lot of inside information, which I may post about.This news is tremendously refreshing! While not addressing everything I would personally hope for from a features and functionality standpoint, it is certainly something solid to grab hold of in what seemed an otherwise dark period of formerly innovative PSI development.
You're welcome & let's see what PSI has in store next. Maybe you'll wet yourself again.Bravo! And thank you for the update, Eric.


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February is one of the busiest months of the year for the Intimate Apparel industry. This week is "Market Week" in the mass wholesale side of the business. Major retailers fly into New York from all over the country to shop for Fall '13 and to preview product for Spring '14.
Boutiques and brands are making every possible last ditch effort to capitalize on Valentine's Day.
The annual FEMMY Gala was held Tuesday night at Cipriani 42nd Street. Again this year, the "Intimate Affair" was hosted by Carson Kressley. This year's Student Design Contest was sponsored by Penn Asia Co., Ltd., Regina Miracle International Ltd. and Stretchline Holdings Ltd. And the theme of the Student Design Contest was "Midnight Garden" – Seduction of Flowers.
We wrap up the month with Curve NY at Jacob Javits from February 24th – 26th. The Lingerie Collective is making its debut in NYC and the world's first fashion week dedicated to the intimate apparel industry, LingerieFW, is launching on February 22nd. And of course, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week is February 7th through the 14th.
Here are a few highlights in other lingerie news and upcoming events:
I'm excited to announce that my friend and fellow Lingerie Briefs columnist, Ali Cudby, Bra Fit Coach and bestselling author of the lingerie book Busted! The Fab Foundations® Guide to Bras That Fit, Flatter and Feel Fantastic has launched the FabFit™ Academy, a comprehensive, online certification course in bra fitting. The course begins with some complimentary videos designed expressly for the lingerie industry, and offers essential training for people working in all sectors of intimates, from retailers and manufacturers to bloggers and sales reps. "The best assurance of a profitable return in any Lingerie business is to be consistently trained in the art of bra fitting," says industry veteran and Lingerie Briefs Publisher Ellen Lewis. The FabFit™ Academy offers complimentary online training videos in advance of course registration at FabFitAcademy.com.
On Monday evening, the NYC-based handmade lingerie company RELIQUE hosted an "Intimate Affair" to preview their Fall/Winter 2013 Collection. The brand uses graphic lingerie shapes accented with experimental fabric dyeing and trimming combinations. The focus in each collection is lingerie that is meant to be seen as a piece of fashion rather than traditional lingerie, while still keeping its sex appeal. Designers Chelsea Carson and Kait Vasquez believe that lingerie doesn't need to be just for the bedroom or hidden under clothing; it should be an enhancement to an outfit. By taking a more modern approach in design, they want to fill the gap between basics and special occasion and give lingerie an outerwear functionality.
New York-based independent brands Lola Haze Lingerie and Victoria Bekerman Jewelry invite you to their Valentine's Quickie Pop-Up Shop located at the RS Pop Space – 501 Lexington Avenue between 47th & 48th Streets, NYC. The "fling" is running February 1st through the 14th from 10am-8pm and includes discounts of up to 50% off on select items. In addition to every day shopping, you can join them for a special Valentine's shopping event on February 12th from 5-9pm. Sip wine, receive personalized shopping consultations from the designers, and sneak a preview of the Lola Haze Fall/Winter 2013 collection. For 24/7 indulgence, visit http://www.lolahaze.com and enter code LolaLove20 for 20% off sitewide.
Sweetest Sin in Red Bank, N.J. is hosting their annual Valentine's Day Soiree this Thursday, February 7th from 6:00-9:00pm. You can expect free gifts from brands such as Hanky Panty & Booty Parlor AND the event will feature special guests from LELO, the world's leading designer brand for intimate lifestyle products.
The Fitting Room, a chic bra fitting boutique in Grayslake, Illinois and Eminjayin Productions are co-hosting a Valentine's Day themed Lingerie Fashion Show Benefit Event to raise funds for The Sandy Hook School Support Fund. In addition to the Lingerie Fashion Show, the festive affair will include a burlesque show, raffle prizes, cocktails provided courtesy of The Vine, a DJ and a photo booth. The event organizers will donate 100% of the proceeds to the Newtown/Sandy Hook families and schools. The event is taking place on Saturday, February 9th from 7-10pm at The Studio.
Chez Johnson of byChez Designer Lingerie Boutique is featuring her collections in a Trunk Show on Sunday, February 10th from 4-9pm. The "Intimate Affair" called "Welcome to the Sweet Life" is being hosted by Posh Beauté in SoHo, NYC (and is also the location for the affair.) The event will offer sweet treats, a candied cocktail concoction, a champagne hour from 6-7pm and a lot of fun!
SAVE THE DATE – Lauren Rich, founder of RICHPR and LingerieFW, is planning a party to celebrate the close of Lingerie Fashion Week (LingerieFW) which is set to debut on February 22nd. The "Intimate Affair" will be sponsored in part by The Lingerie Journal and The Lingerie Alliance and will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013 following the last runway show of the day. Details to follow….
Mark your calendars for these upcoming "Intimate Affairs" which are taking place here in the USA and around the World:
Pure London in London- February 10th – 12th, 2013
Moda Lingerie and Swimwear in Birmingham- February 17th – 19th, 2013
Curve NV in Las Vegas- February 18th – 19th, 2013
Lingerie Fashion Week (LingerieFW) in New York- February 22nd – 23rd, 2013
The Lingerie Collective in New York- February 24th – 26th, 2013
Curve NY in New York- February 24th – 26th, 2013
INDX Intimate Apparel Show in the UK- March 19th – 21st, 2013
China Sourcing Fair in Hong Kong- April 27th – 30th, 2013
Got Insight? Having an Intimate Affair? Let us know! Everyone can be an Intimate Insider!
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Matt Ball had a unfortunate day of skating the day before landing weird aggravating a previous injury. Other than that the Demo @ New Generation was RAD! Thanks guys it was a lot of fun. Click the thumbnail for more pics.
1 Early morning Emergency Room visit
2 Matt Ball was over the wait
3 So we drove across the street to CVS and bought some crutches
4 Dyet showed up early for once
5 We packed up the van and headed north to Greenville, SC
6 Couple hours later and we were sitting in a Greenville, SC hotel room getting ready for the demo at New Gen Skatepark
7 Patrick Melcher transfers into the bowl
8 Jason Adams lean air
9 Gareth Stehr Heelflip 50-50
10 Adam Dyet Kickflip Melon
11 Dyet got broke at the end of the demo
12 Ball was feeling the park but couldn't skate
13 Jason is still going strong
14 Olly Todd is ok
15 Signing after the demo at New Gen
16 Dyet and the crew
17 Kids
18 Chicks
19 "Hey Zarosh sign my shoe"
20 Matt Ball
21 Autographs
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To celebrate Blogging for LGBT Families this year, I'm blogging with/about gratitude.
This occasion crept up on me, as I'm not quite ready for June. And, it reminded me about how neglected this blog is. It's been complicated, thinking about what to share here, what to write, what to keep private. As Q gets older, he continues to navigate the world in complicated ways. And, at the same time, he is so purely himself — a true stereotype breaker. The identity he grabbed onto with such zeal at 4, and the one that still sticks with him today, at 9.
For a kiddo like him, it can be hard to be in the world. Heck, it's not always easy to be in the world as a queer family (connecting back here, to the purpose of this post). So finding places where it is easy to be? Well…it fills me with gratitude. We are so lucky to live in a community among many other queer families. To have allies around us.
As I thought about this post, though, I thought about how lucky Q is for the school he attends. I've been in a bit of a muddle about Q and school lately for a number of reasons. But at the end of the day, my kiddo is known there. He is loved for who he is. And he can shine.
Beyond that, our family is known, loved, and not alone. And that is rare. All too rare. For queer families, queer kids, gender non-conforming kids. Every year, Q takes the stage as co-MC at his school in order to lead the annual LGBT pride celebration assembly. I see his chest swell with pride. He plans his outfit with care (this year it included a rainbow ribbon braided into his hair), and he proclaims it, every year "one of the best days of my life."
How can I not be grateful for that? As an educator, I think that schools need to take the best in every child and bring that out. Celebrate it. And for Q, that's what happens at that assembly. He beams with pride. And in those moments, I can feel nothing but gratitude.


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A tale of two continents
Istanbul is the only metropolis in the world that lies on two continents. With one foot in Europe and the other in Asia, it's no wonder the city is so cosmopolitan and culturally diverse. As the former capital of the Roman, Byzantine, Latin, and Ottoman Empires, Istanbul has an expansive history that spans many centuries. Throughout its different incarnations, Istanbul has been called both Byzantium and Constantinople. Whichever name you know it by, Istanbul is simply incredible.
While many of the most visited sightseeing attractions reside on the European side of Istanbul, including the Blue Mosque, Aya Sofya, and Topkapi Palace, the more residential Asian (or Anatolian) side also has its own unique charms. Be sure to explore the beauty of both sides to make your trip to Istanbul complete.
From the Blue Mosque to the Grand Bazaar
One of Istanbul's nicknames is the 'the city on seven hills.' Like Rome, the Istanbul of antiquity was built on seven hills, each with religious monuments, in both the Byzantine and Ottoman periods.
Today you will still find many stunning sights on these hills. Topkapi Palace was the former royal residence of the Ottoman sultans. Set by the sea and overlooking the Golden Horn, today's Topkapi Palace is open to the public as a museum, with four primary courtyards and a wealth of treasures. Wander through leafy gardens and airy libraries, an imperial harem, and impressive gilded pavilions.
Head for another hill and the Grand Bazaar awaits you. One of the largest covered markets in the world, featuring more than 6,000 stalls, the Grand Bazaar is a mecca for shoppers. Jewellery, spices, carpets, and pottery combine to create a seemingly endless range of tempting items. Test your bargaining skills or just enjoy a stroll around the structure itself, which seems almost like a palace.
Side by side are two other must-see Istanbul sights. The beautiful mosaics and massive dome of the 1400-year old Aya Sofya leave visitors mesmerized. Equally extravagant is the working Blue Mosque whose six slender minarets are one of the most famous components of Istanbul's skyline.
Illuminated Istanbul
Istanbul is one of the oldest cities in the world and with such a long and rich legacy it would be easy to tour only the city's historical wonders. However, present-day Istanbul is one of the most vibrant, sophisticated, and cosmopolitan places on earth and no visit would be complete without experiencing what the modern city has to offer. An evening out could include cuisine from all corners of the world (though be sure to try the sumptuous mezzes and kebabs), cocktails at an elegant bar on the Bosphorus, and clubbing until dawn. Istanbul at night is a beautiful sight.
Take some time for leisure, too, like a traditional Turkish bath or a cruise down the Bosphorus Strait. One visit to Istanbul could never suffice and how could it? There are two continents to explore! So slow down and sip some fragrant mint tea, while you plan your return visit.


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This post is admittedly a bit late (Purim starts Thursday night) but I've been in the Bay Area with my partner for the past week and a half doing anything but blogging.
Here are some links for your enjoyment:
My own delicious recipe for cakey, no-refined-sugar gluten-free hamantaschen can be found here.
I posted it last year around Purim and it's been a big hit. You can see reviews of the recipe on Recipezaar, too. I've become more strict about only using products with reliable kosher supervision, so I no longer use Pamela's Baking Mixes. However, Pamela's mix works amazingly in this recipe. If you are dairy-free, want the recipe to be pareve, or only use hekshered products, you should feel free to use another gluten-free baking mix of your choice.
About.com's Celiac Disease page just published this recipe for hamantaschen that uses cream cheese in the dough. Looks like a tasty dairy option.
Two other options are this recipe from the Jewish-Food listserve (adapted from a Chabad recipe) and these fascinating hamantaschen from Elana's Pantry, which are both grain-free and dairy-free.
One of the wonderful traditions for Purim is mishloach manot. These are gift baskets of at least two different types of food that Jews are required to deliver to friends and family. What to do if you're making mishloach manot for gluten-free folks? Here are some ideas of things to include in your gift baskets:
- Homemade gluten-free hamantaschen (see above for recipes)
- Small bottle of kosher grape juice
- A bottle of wine
- Gluten-free candy (AllergyGrocer.com marks clearly which of their candies are kosher and this PDF file has a comprehensive GF candy list)
- A box of storebought gluten-free cookies
- Nuts - Stick to the unflavored kinds unless you can verify they're gluten-free.
- Jar of olives or pickles
- Fruit
- Potato or corn chips (check the ingredients)
- A nice artisanal kosher cheese (anything but blue cheese should be safe).
...And if you're Jewish and have food allergies and/or gluten intolerance or other food restrictions, come join us on the AllergicJews listserve, where we discuss everything from the halacha (laws) of gluten-free challah to recipes for nut-free charoset.


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Depression, one of the leading causes of disability, affects about 121 million people worldwide.1 Mood disorders, which include depression and bipolar affective disorder, are among the most common mental illnesses affecting Canadians. According to the Canadian Community Health Survey on mental health and well-being, one in seven adults has had a mood disorder at some point in their lifetime, as identified by reported symptoms.2 An estimated 20 per cent of Canadians will experience mental illness at some point in their lives, and two-thirds of these people will never receive treatment.3
The economic burden attributed to mental disorders in Canada is significant. In 2005, Canadian Senator Michael J. Kirby estimated that costs associated with mental illness in Canada were about $20 billion.4
Mortality rates are typically not used to monitor the impact of mental health disorders because not everyone dies from a mental illness; indeed, most are not even hospitalized. Yet mental illness is the leading cause of hospital admission among Canadians between 15 and 34 years of age, and the second leading cause of hospital admission for those aged 35 to 44.5 The prevalence of mood disorders in Canada continues to increase, and death due to mental illness continues to be a problem Canada and its peer countries.6 In 2004, in Canada, for example, about 3,600 people ended their lives through suicide.7 Ninety per cent of suicides are related to depression or another mental disorder.8
Health Canada defines mental health as "the capacity of each and all of us to feel, think, and act in ways that enhance our ability to enjoy life and deal with the challenges we face. It is a positive sense of emotional and spiritual well-being that respects the importance of culture, equity, social justice, interconnections and personal dignity."9
"Mental illnesses are characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behaviour (or some combination there of) associated with significant distress and impaired functioning," according to Health Canada. "The symptoms of mental illness vary from mild to severe, depending on the type of mental illness, the individual, the family, and the socio-economic environment."10
Mental disorders include mood disorders (such as depression and bipolar affective disorder), schizophrenia and other delusional disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and eating disorders. According to the International Classification of Diseases used by the World Health Organization, the wide-ranging category of mental disorders also includes sleep disorders, substance abuse, mental retardation, dementia, paranoia, and mania. 11
OECD numbers show that Canada's mortality rate due to mental disorders in the 2000s averaged about 14 per 100,000 people, with higher incidence among white males and First Nations.13 With an aging population and the rise of chronic diseases in Canada, mental illness will also likely increase. Medical conditions such as stroke and cancer come with a particularly high risk for depression. Elderly people are also at a higher risk for depression than the younger members of the population.
Canada ranks well behind the leaders on this indicator: Japan and Italy each have at least half the mortality rate of Canada. In fact, Japan's mortality rate is almost five times lower than that of Canada.
Two of Canada's peers earn a "D" on this indicator: Denmark and the Netherlands. Denmark's rate of mortality due to mental disorders is more than double that of Canada, with 29 deaths per 100,000 people.
Canada dropped from an "A" grade on this indicator in the 1960s to a "B" grade in the 1970s, where it has since remained.
Denmark's performance on this indicator has fallen significantly over the past five decades. In the 1960s and 1970s, Denmark was an "A" grade performer. In the following two decades, the country dropped to "B" grades. Its ranking has continued to fall—Denmark is now a "D" grade performer.
Austria and Italy are the only countries that have maintained steady "A"s.
Deaths related to mental illness have increased in Canada—from 3 deaths per 100,000 in the 1960s to nearly 14 deaths per 100,000 in the current decade.
In Denmark, the numbers are more shocking. In 1960, Denmark's mortality rate was only 2 deaths per 100,000 population; this surged to 29 deaths in 2006.
Use the pull-down menu to compare the change in Canada's mortality rate due to mental disorders with that of its peers.
Mental illness not only affects personal relationships, physical health, and social functioning—it can also have a huge impact on workplace performance. It has been argued that the impact of depression on job performance is greater than that of other chronic conditions, including arthritis, hypertension, back problems, and diabetes.14
According to Canadian Community Health Survey results, most workers who had experienced depression in the year prior to the survey being conducted reported that depression had affected their work to some degree. Those who had experienced a major depressive episode in the previous 12 months were more likely to report reduced work activities due to a long-term physical or mental condition or health problems, at least one mental health disability day in the previous two weeks, and absence from work one or more days the previous week.15
Depression has been linked to absenteeism and reduced productivity in the workplace. The cost of Canadian productivity losses associated with depression-related short-term disability was estimated at $2.6 billion in 199816—this figure is likely greater now, given that depression is becoming increasingly prevalent. Depression is one of many mental disorders. The total productivity costs associated with all mental disorders, including depression, are likely much higher.
Last year, The Conference Board of Canada released a study, Building Mentally Healthy Workplaces, based on a survey of more than 1,000 employees nationwide. Of the survey respondents, 12 per cent said they were currently experiencing a mental health issue, while 32 per cent reported that they had experienced one in the past. So, almost half the employees surveyed reported experiencing a mental health issue at some point in their life.17
Given that mental health issues affect a large portion of employees in the workplace, companies need to learn how to manage mental health and wellness. Executives and employees don't appear to be on the same page when it comes to the perception that workplaces promote a mentally healthy environment: 82 per cent of executives surveyed stated their company promoted a mentally healthy work environment, but only 30 per cent of employees believed this to be the case.18
Yes, the rising level of mortality due to mental illness is a concern for several reasons. Canada's health services—particularly for mental illness—need serious reform. Critics have argued there is a stigma attached to mental illness, including prejudice among health-care professionals. Lack of early intervention is also problematic, and has a huge economic impact. An estimated 70 per cent of adults with mental illness have suffered from their illnesses since childhood. The cost savings and improvements in lives from early intervention could be enormous. "It is high time we stop using the streets and prisons as the asylums of the 21st century," Senator Kirby said at a 2005 symposium in Calgary.19
Mental health is also the most fragmented part of the health care system. Senator Kirby summed up the frustrations of advocates for mental health: "It's unfair to say Canada has a mental health system because the word 'system' implies there is a degree of organization." Kirby argued that the Canada Health Act approach does not work for mental health, because it does not cover specialized mental health institutions, nor does it cover the community services upon which mental health patients rely. Kirby called on the government to introduce a Canada mental health and addictions act.
Mental illness is a serious concern among the Aboriginal population—particularly among First Nations youth. The Aboriginal suicide rate is two to three times higher than the non-Aboriginal rate for Canada. Even more shocking, the youth suicide rate for the Aboriginal population is five to six times higher than that of non-Aboriginal youth.20
In May 2006, the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science, and Technology released its landmark mental health report entitled Out of the Shadows at Last. The report contains over 100 recommendations that sweep across the health system and could have a significant impact on this fragmented part of the health system. As a result, the federal government established the Mental Health Commission in August 2007. This commission is now the cornerstone of Canada's strategy to address mental health issues
In 2009, the Commission launched Opening Minds, an initiative to reduce the stigma of mental illness in Canada. Opening Minds is working with 65 partners across Canada, and more than 50 anti-stigma programs have been identified through this initiative.21 The Commission also released a framework for a mental health strategy in 2009. The framework sets out a vision that contains a number of goals for transforming mental health systems in Canada:
The Commission's first-ever mental health strategy is in the process of being finalized.
1 World Health Organization, "Mental Health: Depression" (accessed January 13, 2012).
2 Public Health Agency of Canada, "What Is Depression?" (accessed January 13, 2012).
3 The Conference Board of Canada, Unleashing Innovation in Health Systems: Alberta's Symposium on Health (Ottawa: CBoC, August 2005), 11.
4 Ibid.
5 Public Health Agency of Canada, "Table 2: Leading Causes of Hospitalizations, Canada, 2005–06, Males and Females Combined" (accessed January 13, 2012).
6 Statistics Canada, "Mood Disorders 2008" (accessed January 13, 2012).
7 OECD Health Data 2011, (accessed January 11, 2012]).
8 Medecinenet.com, "Suicide" (accessed January 13, 2012).
9 Health Canada, Exploring the Links Between Substance Use and Mental Health (Ottawa: Health Canada, 1996).
10 Health Canada, A Report on Mental Illnesses in Canada (Ottawa: Health Canada, October 2002), 7 (accessed September 23, 2009).
11 World Health Organization, International Classification of Diseases (accessed January 13, 2012).
12 Public Health Agency of Canada, "Mental Illness" (accessed January 13, 2012).
13 Helen-Maria Vasiliadis, et al., "Do Canada and the United States Differ in the Prevalence of Depression and Utlization of Services?" Psychiatric Services 58 (January 2007), 63–71.
14 Ronald C. Kessler, Paul E. Greenberg, Kristin D.Mickelson et al., "The effects of chronic medical conditions on work loss and work cutback," Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 43, 3 (2001), 218–225.
15 Statistics Canada, Perspectives on Labour and Income, "Depression at Work," 8, 11 (November 2007), 23 (accessed January 13, 2012).
16 Ibid., 19.
17 Karla Thorpe and Louise Chénier, Building Mentally Healthy Workplaces: Perspectives of Canadian Workers and Front-Line Managers (Ottawa: The Conference Board of Canada, June 2011), i.
18 Ibid., ii.
19 The information and quotes from Michael Kirby come from The Conference Board of Canada, Unleashing Innovation in Health Systems: Alberta's Symposium on Health (Ottawa: CBoC, 2005), 12.
20 Health Canada, "Acting on What We Know: Preventing Youth Suicide in First Nations" (accessed February 27, 2012).
21 Mental Health Commission of Canada, "Opening Minds" (accessed January 23, 2012).
22 Mental Health Commission of Canada, "Mental Health Strategy for Canada" (accessed January 23, 2012).
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There are 108 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Maths Supporting SET, you may find related items under Cross-curricular Contexts.Broad Topics > Cross-curricular Contexts > Maths Supporting SET
In Fill Me Up we invited you to sketch graphs as vessels are filled with water. Can you work out the equations of the graphs?
Can you deduce which Olympic athletics events are represented by the graphs?
Which countries have the most naturally athletic populations?
Where should runners start the 200m race so that they have all run the same distance by the finish?
Invent a scoring system for a 'guess the weight' competition.
Can you work out which drink has the stronger flavour?
Starting with two basic vector steps, which destinations can you reach on a vector walk?
10 graphs of experimental data are given. Can you use a spreadsheet to find algebraic graphs which match them closely, and thus discover the formulae most likely to govern the underlying processes?
Various solids are lowered into a beaker of water. How does the water level rise in each case?
How do you choose your planting levels to minimise the total loss at harvest time?
Imagine different shaped vessels being filled. Can you work out what the graphs of the water level should look like?
Was it possible that this dangerous driving penalty was issued in error?
How is the length of time between the birth of an animal and the birth of its great great ... great grandparent distributed?
Use your skill and knowledge to place various scientific lengths in order of size. Can you judge the length of objects with sizes ranging from 1 Angstrom to 1 million km with no wrong attempts?
Can you match these equations to these graphs?
Here are several equations from real life. Can you work out which measurements are possible from each equation?
Are these statistical statements sometimes, always or never true? Or it is impossible to say?
Look at the advanced way of viewing sin and cos through their power series.
By exploring the concept of scale invariance, find the probability that a random piece of real data begins with a 1.
In this short problem, try to find the location of the roots of some unusual functions by finding where they change sign.
Match the descriptions of physical processes to these differential equations.
Is there a temperature at which Celsius and Fahrenheit readings are the same?
The probability that a passenger books a flight and does not turn up is 0.05. For an aeroplane with 400 seats how many tickets can be sold so that only 1% of flights are over-booked?
An observer is on top of a lighthouse. How far from the foot of the lighthouse is the horizon that the observer can see?
Can Jo make a gym bag for her trainers from the piece of fabric she has?
Is it cheaper to cook a meal from scratch or to buy a ready meal? What difference does the number of people you're cooking for make?
Explore the properties of isometric drawings.
Explore the properties of perspective drawing.
The design technology curriculum requires students to be able to represent 3-dimensional objects on paper. This article introduces some of the mathematical ideas which underlie such methods.
What shapes should Elly cut out to make a witch's hat? How can she make a taller hat?
What shape would fit your pens and pencils best? How can you make it?
Simple models which help us to investigate how epidemics grow and die out.
These Olympic quantities have been jumbled up! Can you put them back together again?
Formulate and investigate a simple mathematical model for the design of a table mat.
Make your own pinhole camera for safe observation of the sun, and find out how it works.
This is our collection of tasks on the mathematical theme of 'Population Dynamics' for advanced students and those interested in mathematical modelling.
When a habitat changes, what happens to the food chain?
The triathlon is a physically gruelling challenge. Can you work out which athlete burnt the most calories?
Invent scenarios which would give rise to these probability density functions.
Andy wants to cycle from Land's End to John o'Groats. Will he be able to eat enough to keep him going?
Can you work out which processes are represented by the graphs?
Can you rank these sets of quantities in order, from smallest to largest? Can you provide convincing evidence for your rankings?
How would you design the tiering of seats in a stadium so that all spectators have a good view?
If I don't have the size of cake tin specified in my recipe, will the size I do have be OK?
Explore the relationship between resistance and temperature
Could nanotechnology be used to see if an artery is blocked? Or is this just science fiction?
Get some practice using big and small numbers in chemistry.
A problem about genetics and the transmission of disease.
Analyse these beautiful biological images and attempt to rank them in size order.
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Who is who in the biggest superhero movie in cinematic history
A bit like buses, you wait years for a superhero to come along then suddenly loads turn up at once.
Later this summer, Spider-Man and Batman will be returning to silver screens, in The Amazing Spider-Man and The Dark Knight Rises respectively. But before that comes Avengers Assemble - a superhero extravaganza, in which no less than six Marvel Comic favourites unite, in the ultimate world-saving dream team.
Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans have reprised their super-skilled alter-egos - Iron Man, Black Widow, Thor and Captain America - while newcomers Mark Ruffalo and Jeremy Renner join the pack as The Incredible Hulk and Hawkeye, for Joss Whedon's highly anticipated blockbuster based on the Marvel Comics series, The Avengers, first published in 1963.
The film's plot sees top secret international intelligence agency S.H.I.E.L.D (Strategic Homeland Intervention Enforcement Logistics Division) tasked with a world-saving mission, as Thor villain Loki, played by Tom Hiddleston, is threatening to destroy earth.
S.H.I.E.L.D leader Nick Fury, brought to life by Samuel L Jackson, calls in the superheroes.
Here's a closer look at the baddie-busting line-up...
As the self-described "genius, billionaire playboy philanthropist", armoured superhero Stark is also the go-to guy for the Avengers, after previously agreeing to be a S.H.I.E.L.D consultant in Iron Man 2.
"Joining the Avengers is an act of curiosity - he wants to see what's happening first-hand," Downey Jr explains.
Unlike his alter-ego, who is reluctant to get involved at first, Downey Jr couldn't wait to get stuck in and meet his star-studded team.
"I think more now that I'm 46, I should be in this phase of my development where you appreciate things while they're happening, and this is one of the first times I really had that feeling throughout the production," he says.
"From five years ago, when we did the first Iron Man to today, it couldn't have gone any better. This is the one instance in my life that has gone well and I'm still riding high on it."
Johansson loved playing the butt-kicking Romanoff, a valued member of S.H.I.E.L.D given her credentials as one of the world's best spies and skilled assassins.
"It's nice to be able to play a female character that's not a damsel in distress or some woman-in-waiting, but to actually play someone who's got a lot of conviction and who is really ready to kick some booty," she says.
"You always want the opportunity to do different things and not be pigeon-holed so it was very exciting to do something like this - I never thought I would."
The 27-year-old actress had little hesitation about squeezing back into the Black Widow's unforgiving catsuit, despite having to resort to a "green" diet.
"You're training and doing all that stunt work so you eat a lot of green things," she admitted.
Johansson, who did a lot of training for her role, admitted it wasn't always easy doing most of the stunts.
"The whole thing was just one big injury - you get used to it. You just grin and bear it," she added.
Following Edward Norton and Eric Bana's previous incarnations, the mean, green giant has undergone a transformation with Ruffalo - even in full fierce form, he is physically smaller.
"I liked the idea that I would be the first actor to play both Banner and the Hulk. That was most exciting to me, that we have reached a place with technology where an actor could do that," he says.
The 44-year-old, who was inspired by his young son's rages, jumped at the opportunity to portray a superhero.
"As a kid, I was a Hulk fan, and I was a particular fan of the TV show," he says.
"I loved the idea of being able to bust out the big, green mean machine, even if I was by myself most of the time, which was lonely."
However, Ruffalo admits that filming left him feeling green with costume envy.
"I had to wear a leotard, which reduced me to a Chinese checker board. It made all the wrong places look big and all the right places look small," he jokes.
Things get personal for Thor in Avengers Assemble, as he joins Fury's unlikely alliance to prevent his wayward brother Loki from destroying the world.
"Joining the team is tricky because he [Thor] has a more personal objective than the rest of them. His brother Loki is the one who's causing the chaos and he fears that the others may just want to kill him, instead of stopping him and taking away his powers," says the Australian actor.
The brothers are forced to face each other in battle on screen, but in real life, the actors are nothing but good mates.
"Some of my favourite stuff [in the film] is with Tom because we've had a relationship on and off screen. Most of my meaty scenes were with him," adds 28-year-old Hemsworth.
As one of S.H.I.E.L.D's most elite agents, Barton, code-named Hawkeye, is the greatest living marksman on earth, and in Avengers Assemble is introduced to the big screen for the very first time.
"What I liked more than anything was the idea that he's a human being with a high skill set, who is a bit of a rogue agent," says 41-year-old Renner, who adds that when he was offered the role: "I said, 'As long as I'm not in purple tights, let's do this!'"
He certainly didn't regret the decision.
"I've played a few snipers before and there's a really interesting mentality that comes along with being a sharp shooter, so I thought it was pretty fun to play."
At the end of his 2011 movie, Captain America crashed into the Arctic and froze. But now, decades later, he has defrosted - just in time to help save the world.
"Waking up in modern day is just an extremely different way of life that Steve Rogers now has to get used to," says Evans.
"It's not just that Captain America wakes up in a whole new world; it's the fact that he has to deal with the emotions of finding out that everybody he knows is dead."
The 30-year-old admits that the Captain doesn't have it easy when he joins his fellow supers.
"The others give him a bit of grief in this one. He's just trying to do the right thing, but he has some hurdles," Evans adds.
After his bid to overthrow the throne of Asgard was thwarted by brother Thor, the angry demi-god plots deadly revenge against his sibling and the world.
"I get to be the ultimate baddie in a big blockbuster. Loki is terrifying. That's cool!" says Hiddleston.
The English actor, who learnt various fighting techniques including Wushu, boxing, knife work and hand-to-hand combat for the role, admits that he sometimes wished he'd possessed his alter-ego's godly powers during training, after smashing his elbow on set.
"I have bruises all over my body," he says. "There was a moment when Loki has a throw-down with the Hulk and essentially, I had to jump backwards and land on my back, but I just landed on my elbow!
"There was a real crunching sound on my funny bone, and I thought, 'I've been in a fight with Chris Evans and he hit me and I didn't get injured. Chris Hemsworth has hit me in the face and I hadn't got injured there, but now I've injured myself'. What an idiot basically!"
- Thor and Loki received upgrades to their outfits. Thor's sleeveless costume was designed to show off Hemsworth's biceps, while Loki's new leather and metal coat was, according to Hiddleston, "heavy".
- Preparing for their roles, Johansson, Renner and Hiddleston spent the most time training in the stunt gym.
- Filming began in April 2011 and wrapped five months later in September.
- Shooting locations included New Mexico, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
- Avengers Assemble opens in cinemas on Thursday, April 26


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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 8, 2011) – Matt Anderson led all scorers with 29 points and Paul Lotman added 18 as the U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team claimed a final victory in the 2011 FIVB World League, 23-25, 25-21, 25-18, 21-25, 15-13 on Friday in Gdansk, Poland.
The victory meant the U.S. finished third in Pool F of the final round, but it did not advance to the semifinals. The U.S. concluded World League with a 1-2 record in the Final Round and a 9-6 record overall. Cuba finished at 0-3 and 8-7.
Cuba and the United States could very well meet again at the NORCECA Men's Continental Championship on Aug. 27-Sept. 4 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. The NORCECA Championship is a qualifier for the FIVB World Cup in November, which is the first opportunity to qualify for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
U.S. Men's Head Coach Alan Knipe (Huntington Beach, Calif.) chose to leave team captain and veteran outside hitter Reid Priddy (Richmond, Va.) along with veteran middle blocker Ryan Millar (Alpine, Utah) off the 12-man roster for Thursday to give some of his newer players an opportunity against their key NORCECA zone rival.
"We played some guys tonight that haven't played in the tournament. I thought they played very well. Their numbers were good, but more importantly, I thought they showed a lot of composure," U.S. Head Coach Alan Knipe (Huntington Beach, Calif.) said. "I thought there were some opportunities in set 4, particularly early, to make it easier on ourselves that we didn't capitalize on."
Anderson (West Seneca, N.Y.), who has started at outside hitter for the U.S. throughout World League, scored on a match-high 23 kills (0.625 hitting efficiency; 71.9 kill percent), four blocks and two aces. He even led the U.S. in digs with 14.
Lotman (Lakewood, Calif.), who started for Priddy, added 18 points on 15 kills (0.481 hitting efficiency; 55.6 kill percent), two blocks and one ace.
The U.S. led Cuba in attacks, 62-58, and had a 0.422 hitting efficiency and a 56.9 kill percent while Cuba had a 0.339 hitting efficiency and a 53.2 kill percent. The U.S. led Cuba in blocks, 15-11 and in aces 5-3. Each team was credited with 52 digs.
Outside hitter Henry Bell paced Cuba with 21 points on 20 kill and one block. Outside hitter Wilfredo Leon, the team captain and still a month shy of his 18th birthday, had 20 points on 17 kills and three blocks. Opposite Fernando Hernandez finished with 16 points, including 12 kills, one block and three aces.
Veteran middle blocker David Lee (Alpine, Calif.) added 11 points for the U.S. on eight kills, two blocks and one ace while veteran opposite Clay Stanley (Honolulu, Hawaii) contributed 11 points on nine kills and two blocks.
"Ultimately, I'm pretty disappointed with our performance overall in the final eight," Lee said. "I'm glad that we beat a good team tonight. Cuba is a young team, but it is very, very good. At the same time, I think our team needs to play a little more consistent and at a higher level to really compete at this level with Brazil, with Russia, with Poland and Bulgaria."
Among other U.S. scorers, middle blocker Russell Holmes (Fountain Valley, Calif.), who started for Millar, scored seven points on three kills and four blocks. Middle blocker Max Holt (Cincinnati, Ohio), who substituted in the fourth set and started the fifth for Holmes, scored four points on four kills.
Setter Brian Thornton (San Clemente, Calif.) scored two points on one block and one ace.
Thornton was credited with 53 assists. U.S. libero Rich Lambourne was credited with 13 digs.
Knipe started Anderson and Lotman at the outsides, Lee and Holmes at middle blocker, Stanley at opposite and Thornton at setter. Lambourne was the U.S. libero.
Besides Holt substituting for Holmes, Evan Patak (Pleasanton, Calif.) and Scott Touzinsky (St. Louis, Mo.) played as serving substitutes. Sean Rooney (Wheaton, Ill.) played as a blocking substitute.
Cuba held an 8-6 lead at the first technical timeout (TTO) of the first set. The U.S. got two kills from Stanley, two from Lotman and two from Anderson. With Cuba leading 12-9, the U.S. scored twice on a Holmes block and Cuba hitting error to pull to within one. Cuba came back with a kill, but two straight back-row attacks from Anderson tied the score at 13-13. The teams traded points, but a U.S. violation on a back-row attack gave Cuba the 16-15 lead at the second TTO. Lotman and Anderson connected on two straight attacks to give the U.S. its first lead of the set at 17-16. With the U.S. leading 18-17, a Leon kill and U.S. hitting error gave Cuba the lead back at 19-18 and the U.S. called timeout. The teams traded serving errors before a Lotman kill and Holmes block put the U.S. ahead 21-20 and caused Cuba to call timeout. The U.S. held a 22-21 lead when Hernandez and Leon had consecutive attacks for Cuba and the U.S. called timeout. Mesa got a block to give Cuba set point. Anderson connected from the back row, but the next U.S. attack was called out of bounds to give Cuba the set win. Cuba held an edge on blocks, 2-1 and kills, 17-16. Each team was charged with six errors. Anderson and Lotman each scored six points for the U.S. Leon and Mesa each had six for Cuba.
The U.S. opened up a 4-2 lead in the second set, as Stanley scored with a kill, Holmes added a bock and Cuba erred on the attack. Bell ended the run with a kill and the teams traded points until the U.S. led 8-6 at the first TTO. Hernandez's right-side attack scored after the break, but Anderson responded with a kill and block to keep the U.S. up by three at 10-7. With the U.S. leading 12-10, Stanley scored with a kill from the back row and Holmes added an ace, causing Cuba to call timeout. Holmes' next serve was out of bounds, but the teams traded points until Anderson's kill gave the U.S. a 16-13 lead at the second TTO. With the U.S. still leading by three at 19-16, Bell attacked from the left side then added a block and the U.S. called timeout. Holmes came back with a kill to keep the U.S. ahead by two. With the U.S. leading 21-20, Cuba's serve went in the net and Leon was called for a lift on his next attack attempts. Cuba called timeout, but a Lee block gave the U.S. set point. The next U.S. serve went long, but an Anderson kill gave the U.S. the set win. Anderson had eight points for the U.S. on seven kills and one block. The U.S. had four blocks while Cuba had one. Bell had eight points for Cuba.
The teams were tied 5-5 to open the third set as the U.S. had two kills from Anderson on the left side and two kills by Holmes. Cuba opened up a two-point lead on a kill from Hernandez and Leon block. Cuba's next serve went out of bounds and Holmes scored with an ace. Stanley's roll shot gave the U.S. the 8-7 lead at the first TTO. Cuba tied it with a kill. Anderson answered with a back-row attack and Cuba's next attack went out of bounds. A Lotman ace gave the U.S. the 11-8 lead and Cuba called timeout to bring in a new setter, Leandro Macias. Cuba's next attack went out of bounds and the U.S. added a block to go ahead 13-8 before Bell could connect from the back row for Cuba. A U.S. hitting error and Hernandez ace pulled Cuba to within two and Knipe called timeout. Lee stopped the run with a strike in transition, but Cuba came back with a Hernandez kill and Roberto Camejo block to pull to within one at 14-13. With the U.S. leading 15-14, Bell tied the score with a kill from the left side. Anderson responded with an attack and then took the serve. He would serve for the next five points, including two aces. Lee and Lotman also added blocks in the run. The U.S. lead was 21-15 when Anderson's run ended with a serving error. Lotman came right back with a kill off the block. The teams traded points until the U.S. reached set point at 24-17 on a Lotman kill off a set from Stanley as Patak had substituted at server for Thornton. Patak's next serve went out of bounds, but Lotman ended the set with a kill from the right side. Anderson had seven points for the U.S. and Lotman added six.
The U.S. opened a 3-1 lead in the fourth set, scoring on two kills from Anderson and a Holmes block. But a miscommunication between Lotman and Thornton resulted in a setting error and Cuba eventually tied the score at 5-5. The U.S. held an 8-7 lead at the first TTO, thanks to a Lee kill. Neither team gained much of an advantage until the score was tied at 11-11 and Leon scored with a left-side strike and Hernandez followed with an ace to go ahead 13-11. Knipe called timeout and Hernandez's next serve went out of bounds. The next U.S. serve went out too, but then Lee scored with a kill and Cuba was called for being over the 3-meter line on a back-row attack and the score was tied at 14-14. A Hernandez kill and U.S. hitting error put Cuba ahead 16-14 at the second TTO. With Cuba leading 17-15, the U.S. tied it again on kills by Stanley and Holt, who had replaced Holmes at the TTO. With the score tied 19-19, a Leon kill and Hernandez ace put Cuba ahead 21-19 and Knipe called timeout, but the U.S. could not catch up again. A block by Yassel Perdomo put Cuba up by three at 23-20. Anderson scored on a back-row quick, but a Cuba kill and block gave the Caribbean team the set victory. The U.S. was hurt by nine team errors in the set while Cuba had five.
The teams opened the tie-breaker even at 5-5. The U.S. got two kills from Anderson and one from Lotman. At 5-5, Lee ended a long rally with a big block and Stanley followed with a one-on-one block to give the U.S. a 7-5 lead and cause Cuba to call timeout. Bell came back with a strike, but Cuba's next serve went in the net. Lee scored on an ace and Anderson followed with a kill to give the U.S. a 10-6 lead and Cuba called timeout again. Cuba came back with two straight kills and a block to pull to within one and Knipe called timeout. Anderson came through with a kill and a block, but Cuba scored on Bell's attack and a bad U.S. return on Cuba's next serve and the U.S. called timeout again, leading 12-11. Lotman came out of the break with a kill, but then the U.S. served out of bounds. Holt scored with a quick kill to give the U.S. game point, but Cuba scored on another U.S. serving error. Lee finally ended the match with a kill.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 6, 2011) –
2011 FIVB World League
12-Player Roster for July 8 in Gdansk, Poland
(12-player rosters for each match are announced shortly prior to the match)
No. Name (Position, Height, Hometown, College)
1 Matt Anderson (OH, 6-10, West Seneca, N.Y., Penn State)
2 Sean Rooney (OH, 6-9, Wheaton, Ill., Pepperdine)
3 Evan Patak (Opp, 6-8, Pleasanton, Calif., UC Santa Barbara)
4 David Lee (MB, 6-8, Alpine, Calif., Long Beach State)
5 Rich Lambourne (L, 6-3, Tustin, Calif., BYU)
6 Paul Lotman (OH, 6-7, Lakewood, Calif., Long Beach State)
10 Brian Thornton (S, 6-3, San Clemente, Calif., UC Irvine)
12 Russell Holmes (MB, 6-7, Fountain Valley, Calif., BYU)
13 Clay Stanley (Opp, 6-9, Honolulu, Hawai'i, Hawaii)
14 Kevin Hansen (S, 6-5, Newport Beach, Calif., Stanford)
17 Max Holt (MB, 6-9, Cincinnati, Ohio, Penn State)
18 Scott Touzinsky (OH, 6-6, St. Louis, Mo., Long Beach State)
Head Coach: Alan Knipe (Huntington Beach, Calif.)
Team Manager: Chris Jackson (Phoenix, Ariz.)
Assistant Coach: John Speraw (Irvine, Calif.)
Therapist/Trainer: Ron Larsen (Lafayette, Calif.)
Technical Coordinator: Gary Sato (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Medical Support: Aaron Brock (Storm Lake, Iowa)
World League Final Round Schedule (All times PT)
Pool F Standings
Team record (points)
1. Russia 3-0 (9)
2. Brazil 2-1 (5)
4. Cuba 0-3 (2)
Pool F
July 6: Russia def. USA, 29-31, 25-16, 25-21, 25-22
July 6: Brazil def. Cuba, 18-25, 21-25, 25-16, 30-28, 15-12
July 7: Russia def. Cuba, 25-20, 25-20, 25-20
July 7: Brazil def. USA, 15-25, 25-22, 25-22, 25-15
July 8: USA def. Cuba, 23-25, 25-21, 25-18, 21-25, 15-13
July 8: Russia def. Brazil, 25-20, 25-20, 25-17
Pool E Standings
Team record (points)
Argentina 2-0 (6)
Italy 1-1 (3)
Poland 1-1 (2)
Bulgaria 0-2 (1)
Pool E
July 6: Argentina def. Italy, 20-25, 25-20, 25-22, 25-22
July 6: Poland def. Bulgaria, 25-20, 23-25, 14-25, 25-22, 15-13
July 7: Argentina def. Bulgaria, 25-17, 25-22, 25-22
July 7: Italy def. Poland, 25-15, 25-20, 25-20
July 8 at 8:15 a.m.: Italy vs. Bulgaria
July 8 at 11 a.m.: Poland vs. Argentina
Pool A Standings
Team record (points)
1. Brazil 10-2 (30)
3. Poland 6-6 (18)
4. Puerto Rico 0-12 (1)
U.S. Schedule and Results
Date: May 27-28
Opponent: Poland
Location: Atlas Arena in Lodz, Poland
May 27: Poland def. USA, 25-20, 25-22, 25-19
May 28: USA def. Poland, 25-22, 25-19, 37-35
Date: June 3-4
Opponent: Puerto Rico
Location: Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico
June 3: USA def. Puerto Rico, 24-26, 29-27, 25-17, 25-17
June 4: USA def. Puerto Rico, 25-23, 26-24, 22-25, 25-12
Date: June 11-12
Opponent: Brazil
Location: Mineirinho in Belo Horizonte, Brazil
June 11: Brazil def. USA, 19-25, 25-21, 25-19, 25-21
June 12: USA def. Brazil, 25-21, 25-22, 16-25, 26-24
Date: June 17-18
Opponent: Poland
Location: Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill.
June 17: Poland def. USA, 25-22, 25-19, 25-20
June 18: USA def. Poland, 25-21, 15-25, 25-18, 25-22
Date: June 24-25 (7 p.m. both nights)
Opponent: Brazil
Location: Reynolds Center at the University of Tulsa (Okla.)
June 24: Brazil def. USA, 25-21, 25-20, 21-25, 25-19
June 25: USA def. Brazil, 25-20, 25-23, 22-25, 25-23
Date: July 1-2 (7 p.m. both nights)
Opponent: Puerto Rico
Location: Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, Calif.
July 1: USA def. Puerto Rico, 25-27, 25-22, 25-12, 25-27, 15-8
July 2: USA def. Puerto Rico, 25-13, 25-22, 25-19


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The Community Economic Development Center (CEDC) at Ohio Northern University continues its entrepreneurship workshop series in the Dicke Forum on Tuesday, March 26. The workshop will be preceded by a networking event at 5:30 p.m. The workshop will follow the networking event and conclude at 7 p.m.
The topic of the workshop will be "The Norm Factor: Going Beyond Customer Service 101" with Marc Woodward. This event is free and open to the public.
Woodward has always had a passion for people, a thirst for business and a commitment to the community. Over the years, Woodward has been heavily involved with the Bellevue Senior High School Alumni Association, and he was a founding member of the Bellevue High School Halls of Excellence.
As a trustee on the school's levy committee, he helped gain support for the building of a new community elementary and middle school, which opened in August 2012.
Woodward is a member of Grace Community Church, is an avid golfer, hunter and writer, and conducts a personal outreach ministry at Travelincrosses.com, whereby his family makes and distributes handmade crosses to those in need or serving our country abroad.
Woodard is a 1988 graduate of ONU, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a dual major in management and marketing. While at Ohio Northern, he received a varsity letter in cross country, was a member of Phi Kappa Theta and was best known by his classmates as "Woody."
Woodward spent his college summers in Lakeside, Ohio, where he served as the accommodations manger for the Hotel Lakeside and Fountain Inn. This experience gave him a true test in mastering the art of customer service excellence.


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This is one of the real-life-video-game Stadium Super Trucks blowing its engine and shooting out rings of fire. It .Is. Awesome.
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With the Pura Vida sense of gratitude it's no surprise Costa Rica is the
favourite Retreat destination of the Americas.
Pura Vida is a phrase that sums up the lifestyle of Costa Rica, a way of
saying that things are going well and giving thanks.
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There are lots of activities to engage in at centers in Costa Rica.
The surf is awesome, especially on Nicoya Peninsula.
The venues are perched on the edge of the rainforest ontop of the beaches.
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No wonder people just love Costa Rica.
Yoga + Costa Rica go together like a dream.
Anamaya Resort
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Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort
This luxury idyllic venue in the hills of Nosara specialises in yoga surf retreats and acts
as host centre for yoga courses.
Vista Celestial
Stunning luxury property within national park with incredible views whichever way you look.
The center specialises in programs to help you find balance and reboot yourself in its calm and tranquility.
Holis-Spa & Wellness Center
In Puntarenas on the Pacific coast, this center has a holistic approach to your therapeutic stay.
Wellness, spa, yoga & pilates personalized programs are run by experienced instructors & therapists.
El-Sabanero Eco Lodge
Near San Jose, located near the beach town of Tamarindo, this chic centre has a cool vibe.
In the hillside, a few good beaches are within easy reach after the daily yoga class
Amatierra Retreat & Wellness Center
In the mountains of the central valley not too far from San Jose this intimate center is surrounded by nature.
Yoga and wellness programs run all year round.
Costa Rica is a place with lots of things to do.
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Yoga vacations in Costa Rica offer some of the most memorable experiences open to us.
Yoga and Surf in Costa Rica
With its surf lifestyle along it's stunning beaches yoga is a natural part of the way of life here.
Costa Rica offers some of the best yoga and surf retreats around.
Enjoy time away to focus on yourself, your meditation practice and deepen your understanding of the yogic lifestyle.
You will find the beautiful landscape and destination vibe a great support to spending your time in this way.
There are many types of retreats to choose from here and there is no shortage of luxury resorts with beautiful accommodation and facilities, and with an array of programs to choose from.
One main attraction of attending a retreat is that everything is already organised.
All you need to do is decide where to go, book and turn up. Healthy food, classes, accommodation and no doubt a great group of friendly people.
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All retreat schedules differ.
Some have early classes with lots of free time, others have planned daily activities throughout.
We describe the retreat schedule in detail so you can get a good understanding of what the program will be.
Well that all depends on the program, type of center, retreat duration and accommodation type.
The type of retreat and the retreat center itself are the biggest factors here. Costa Rica is known for not being the most affordable place, having been a tourist destination for North America for some time.
Like everywhere though, there are always affordable options, you just need to spend the time to search out what matches your requirements.
Cost-wise Costa Rica is very similar to what it will cost you to stay in Bali, whereas Thailand generally comes out lower in price.
India will be even cheaper.
It just depends where you want to go, they all work and dependent where you are the cost of
flying may be different and so total cost should be considered when comparing.
Partners are very responsive here. If you are considering attending a retreat in Costa Rica this week or next then please send an inquiry on the retreat that interests you most. It won't take long to hear back.
If you are looking at booking in the high season of January, February and March then it is advisable to book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
This will also help with the cost of travel and accommodation.