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Two years ago, my grandson was diagnosed with autism. It was very difficult for my daughter to accept it. No mother wants to accept that something is wrong with their child.
That day in Hackensack University Hospital there were so many parents with their children, and every family there was receiving a diagnosis of autism.
Many parents were trying to understand how this could happen and why.
Some people were blaming the mercury in vaccines, others asked if the father's age played a factor, and so on.
There are many different opinions about autism, but for right now there's no cure for it. It helps to talk with your doctors early if your child is not talking or showing signs that their motor skills are not developing has they should.
I remember when I first told co-workers that my grandson was diagnosed with autism some looked at me with sad facial expressions, some said sorry. I couldn't understand because this is my grandson and I love him unconditionally. I understand what it feels like to have a family member with a disability. I wanted to get involved in autism awareness to help all children and their families in the world to help find a cure.
My grandson is very smart in his own way. He has his way of communicating, although he can't speak that well. If he wants something out of the refrigerator, he will take you by the hand and lead you to the kitchen. He makes me laugh and when it's time for the school bus to come and it's late, oh boy, does he get upset. My grandson loves his new school, No. 39, especially his teachers, Miss Elizabeth Gonzales, Miss Samira, Miss Veronica and Miss Bopros for working well with him.
My grandson is learning sign language, physical therapy, gym and speech therapy. His teachers write progress reports every day to inform my daughter about his day -- such as what he ate, what he's learning, etc.
I would like to mention a few who help support autism awareness. Special thanks to all who help kick off our fund-raiser for 2011, including Freeholder Bill O'Dea and his team for assisting me. Thanks to Freeholder Jeffrey Dublin, James Rothiver, and also special thanks to Mr. Richard McCormack for taking a picture of me and my co-workers. Special thanks to Mr. Murry and Deputy Chief Youst for allowing me to hand out autism awareness fliers around the staff lounge.
I would like to give special thanks to the following co-workers and friends for their dedication and support: Adam Molina, Alisa Walker, Delondra High, Rasheeda Jackson, Sheron Gaffney and Lynn Costanza. I can't finish without mentioning my two right-hand women Valencia Hodges and Tamika Session, who helped me start the autism awareness fund-raiser for 2010, and without her this would not be possible.
I would like to thank all family, co-workers, friends who support autism awareness. I can't express how much your support means to me, and for a great job you have done to help families like mine all over the world.


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When the housing market bubble burst in 2007, it had a devastating effect on an industry that rely on the American dream of home ownership. It is one of two key sectors in this economy that provide the revenue flow to prop up this capitalist society. The other industry is manufacturing. With domestic manufacturing giving way to outsourcing, many were left to wonder if housing would ever rebound to what it once was. This question vibrate the loudest among those who are key to housing, building designers and residential architects.
As 2010 came to an end, so did another dismal year in the residential construction industry in the states. Despite all the talk of 2010 being the year we will see improvement, the reality is that the home plan and residential design industry remain flat for yet another year. REO (Real Estate Owned) property still clog the pipelines of construction as banks struggle to clear out their inventory of foreclosed properties. And with so many still out of work, this self-fulfilling housing slump appears to have no end in sight.
Going into 2011, we come upon five years in which the housing market has dragged along the bottom as our economy continues to struggle and move at a snail's pace. While so-called economist speculate yet again about how this year is expected to be better than the previous year, let's remember how well their predictions turned out so far. The fact of the matter is that we won't see a turn in housing until bank inventories clear out. If we continue to hear about more foreclosures, then our time in this down market is indefinite. Simple supply and demand is what it boil down to. Many building designers and residential architects have succumbed to this terrible housing market with many more hanging in the balance. If we continue along this path of record low housing construction and home building, many more design professionals may be doomed.
This particular time in our history will be remembered for quite a while. Even though the house construction market looks bleak, it will recover. When the job market strengthens, and it will eventually, the housing crisis will correct itself soon enough. The rise of home construction will see us through these tough times and bring new opportunities for many residential architects and building designers.

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|Bennett, Theron C., 1879-1937
|Eliza Simpkins : daughter of Uncle Cief where the dance was held at / by Theron C. Bennett, composer of "Satisfied".
|Digital Record:
|St. Louis, Missouri: Washington University in St. Louis, University
2010, Washington University in St. Louis, University Libraries. Data are freely accessible.
|Print source:
Eliza Simpkins :
daughter of Uncle Cief where the dance was held at /
by Theron C. Bennett, composer of
Bennett, Theron C., 1879-1937
Chicago, Ill.: Victor Kremer Co., Publishers, c1904.
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Publisher - Victor Kremer Co.
Meeting - Louisiana Purchase Exposition (1904 : Saint Louis, Mo.) Songs and music.
Topical - Piano music.
Topical - Dance music.
For piano.
T.p. ill.: black background with red and white flowers bordering each side of the page; lithograph drawing of a young woman wearing a green, red and white dress; behind her the legs of the orchestra members, as well as their instruments, are shown; a flowering topiary is to the woman's right.
"This dance was given in honor of the belle Miss Eliza before her departure for the Worlds Fair, St. Louis 1904".
Pp. 4-5 have dance instructions for a caller: "Now swing your pards and balance eight, and swing your pards like you was swingin' on a gate, then right foot up and left foot down, cut a hole with your heel in the holler of the groun, right hand across, pat your gal on the head, if she don't like biscuits then feed her corn-a-bread, now swing your lady 'gainst the wall, take a chaw'f tobacco, now promenade all".
Tuning up -- Places all -- Starting in easy -- Shake 'em up some -- Can't you see them calicoes a-flying now? -- Something doing now boys -- Swing in the corner -- Right and left through and a centre swing -- Raggin' now -- Little more dough -- Seats.
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I agree with Winterbike and RumbleRo. Especially if we can't see more than just the torso. He looks like he has less bodyfat because he is thin, but there is no appreciable muscle mass, so most of the mass is actually fat. Sorry to be blunt, but I have worked with bodybuilders for the last 12 years and usually the people that *think* they are at 5% are closer to 10%.
People too weak to follow their own dreams will always try to discourage others.
42%, definitely 42.
My Fitday public journal.
Me vs. Russian Boar, hunt is on Aug. 20th. WHAT'S MORE PRIMAL THAN THAT?!
Recently survived Warrior Dash, New England.
Game Developer, ex-Chef, long time Fatbody.
I appreciate all of the frankness in the discussion. I'm a realist. Based on pinch tests and your estimations, I'd say I'm probably around 18-20%. I estimate that at my heaviest, I was around 30%
As for guessing body fat percentages, I'm not going to win any prizes any time soon. I appreciate the observations from the other guessers, especially Laconophile's intriguing link.
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BEACHWOOD -- The Chubby Cook cooking school makes great food and sometimes throws the best parties.
The Chubby Cook owner Scott Groth, of Moreland Hills, owned a company for a number of years before leaving in May 2010. After taking a year off, he decided that he needed to do something that fueled his passion. This is when Groth, who is a self-taught cook, started a blog called "The Chubby Cook."
"I started writing about recipes I was doing and it took off. I started going to local cooking classes and I thought it would be fun to do. In the blog, I was writing about my class experiences and the more I wrote, the more people would ask about recipes," he said. "I would explain how things should look and smell. Within several months, we were getting about 200 people a day to the site and after that we started getting more and more."
From blog to cooking school
Groth and his wife sat down and decided they were going to take a left turn. They eventually found 3365 Richmond Road, where they would open the new cooking school "The Chubby Cook" on June 15. Groth walked into the kitchen and saw the potential for not only a cooking school, but for catering services as well.
After having an unsuccessful attempt at offering take-out, Groth met Chagrin Falls resident Michele LaVecchia, who is now head chef at The Chubby Cook. He was looking for a way to start the catering services and Michelle had already catered for 16 years with her own company.
Groth explained how he wanted food to be handled: additive free, preservative free, organic and healthy. Groth and LaVecchia together have produced food that is housemade with fresh products from local farmers markets. Now, The Chubby Cook can offer catering services to groups up to 350 people, and possibly more.
Cooking classes and private parties
The cooking school's first class launched in January and there have been about 12 classes so far ranging in everything from braising to Cajun style cooking.
"People have been showing up and the responses have been overwhelmingly positive. We spend the time having fun while we're in the class, being informative and not...boring. People come here to learn something they don't know," Groth said.
Groth and LaVecchia encourage engaged women to have their bridal showers and bachelorette parties at The Chubby Cook. They also want married couples to come in for date nights. LaVecchia said women can bring in their friends, mothers and other relatives to have a girl's night in as well.
"We can fit this space to almost anything and accommodate large groups. We set up the front how you like it set up. Music is usually always playing and we have a good time," Groth said. "They can use it for a cooking class, a demonstration or to just have a good time...sometimes we throw the best parties."
Groth doesn't charge any more for private parties than he would for a normal cooking class, which ranges between $55-$65. Demonstrations are between $30-$40. All The Chubby Cook has to do is work around nights that already have classes scheduled.
Local chefs and charitable work
The Chubby Cook has chefs of its own to work with students, but it also brings in chefs from other local restaurants to conduct classes and demonstrations. Groth is working on the company's guest chef series where even more Cleveland chefs come in to do some classes.
"As we roll forward with these programs, we want to integrate with the community and find out how we can work with different groups. It's all about trying to connect on different levels," Groth said.
The Chubby Cook has also been working with local non-profits focused on diseases and conditions such as leukemia, autism and Alzheimers as a means of giving back to the community.
"It's a great way to spread the word and to realize, even though we are so young, we are a charitable organization. In 2011, we did (more than five) charitable events. Now with the cooking classes, we can give a percentage of the cost back," Groth said. "It's always been important to me to give back to the community. If you're in the community, you need to work with the community. We're trying to be an organization that is open with its intent and deliver delicious food on all levels for classes and catering. We just want to make sure we are doing it right."
The Chubby Cook's next cooking class will be held at 3 p.m. Feb. 12 covering "Cooking with Beer." The class, which will last 2-3 hours, will cook beer and bacon dip with grilled pita wedges, broccoli and beer cheese soup, beer braised chicken over pappardelle, green beans and bacon in beer sauce and stovepipe porter floats. The class will be taught by Groth and the fee is $65.
More information about The Chubby Cook can be found by visiting thechubbycook.com or by calling (216) 342-4840.
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Walnut Dusted Oven-Baked Apples and Pears
This recipe combines the flavors of walnuts, apples and cranberries.
- 1 1/2 pounds ripe apples; peeled, cored and quartered (optional to substitute or add pears)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup California walnuts, toasted and chopped
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 9-inch (8-cup capacity) oval gratin baking dish. Add the apples, pears, cranberries, lemon juice, honey, and vanilla; mix well.
- Bake until the fruit is tender, can be 30 minutes or up to one hour. Sprinkle with walnuts and serve hot or at room temperature.


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GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- When a van with a mobile vision clinic set up shop Wednesday in the parking lot at Ottawa Hills High School, a lot of things came into focus for students throughout West Michigan.
For 18-year-old Marcus Crater, it meant his first-ever pair of glasses and a chance to see better at school.
"I have to sit up front to see the board," said Marcus, a senior at Grattan Academy in Greenville.
Natalie Nisonger couldn't wait to replace the glasses she lost three years ago. Without them, it's hard to see far – a distinct disadvantage in family games as well as school.
"We play an alphabet game with road signs," said Natalie, a 13-year-old seventh-grader at Grattan. "It's really hard to see them. And at school, I can't see the board."
She picked out a black rectangular pair of frames that had a hint of blue.
"I'm so excited," she said.
"Eyeleen," the OneSight Vision Van, provided full vision exams and glasses to 130 students referred by school nurses in Greenville, Kentwood and Grand Rapids. The clinic, which ran Tuesday and Wednesday, was staffed by volunteer doctors and employees from LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, Sears Optical and Target Optical.
"Some kids can't even tell there are leaves on the trees or that the trees are out there," said Jamie Kwiatkowski, a Pearle Vision store manager. "All they see is green. Now they can see the leaves – they can see the definition."
OneSight is a global charity run by Luxottica, the international parent company of Pearl Vision. Terryberry, a locally based employee recognition company, asked Luxottica to bring the OneSight van to Grand Rapids.
After initial screenings in the high school, the students received full eye exams from a doctor in the van. They picked out frames, and then the lens was cut to fit the frame. Within an hour, they had a new pair of glasses.
In a few cases, a lens with the right prescription was not on hand. The lens will be created and provided to the students in a few weeks, the staff said.
"It's pretty chill," said Catilin Packard, a 14-year-old sophomore at Grattan, as she waited for her eye exam.
She has contacts, but lost the left one a few weeks ago.
"I'm dying because I can't read very well," she said.
Tiffany Hopkins, a 16-year-old junior at Grattan, said she appreciated the chance to get a new pair of glasses.
"I think it's a great experience for them to put this on for students who can't afford to have their eyes checked," she said.
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Saturday, December 15, 2012
NY Times: Youkilis, 33, Adds Youth to Yankees' Acquisitions
Remarkably, Youkilis becomes the Yankees' youngest major signing of the off-season, joining Mariano Rivera (43), Andy Pettitte (40) and Hiroki Kuroda (37).
The appeal to the Yankees with older players is short-term contracts that do not limit what the Yankees can do in 2014, the year they are aiming to be under the $189 million luxury tax threshold. For the older players, even a former Red Sox fan favorite like Youkilis, the appeal is the chance to play for a contending team.
Hey Cliff Lee, see, the Yankees aren't old.
I guess we just have to start calling him "Babyface".
Babyface Killah—long-lost member of the Wu-Tang Clan.
I saw this band last night:
My first exposure to black metal. It didn't last long, I retreated.
oh god. oh god.
(3) Holy white folks. I thought you meant Metal by black folks. 1.3 seconds in I knew better.
[3] I'm guessing their drummer needs rotator cuff surgery.
Troy Glauss wants aboard.
Watching some late 90s dynasty DVDs I realize how much I miss OYS. The crowd was sooooooooo loud. The bleachers would go absolutely ballistic on critical HRs. Glad I went there, if only for a couple games. Magical place.
[8] best place ever.
Donnie's HR in game 2 ALDS 95 might be my favorite moment in all of history. It looked as if the stadium would fall apart due to enthusiasm. Piniella pulled his team off the field due to people throwing stuff on the field and it seemed entirely due to how much people wanted a title for Donnie.
And maybe Gary Thorne's greatest call, "This one by MATTINGLY! OH HANG ONTO THE ROOF! GOODBYE, HOMERUN! DON MATTINGLY!!" As someone is sooooo jacked in the bleachers they opened their umbrella as others threw everything near them into the air.
[5] Ha, old thurm, I knew you would appreciate that.
OYS was the best place ever. Truly animal kingdom.
I used to have a friend with season tix. In 1999 he took me to a Division Series game and I couldn't believe how loud it was. In 2000 I went to an ALCS game, and it was louder. In 2001, he took me to the first Series game—started with some kind of Air Force flyover and got louder from there. Just nuts. I loved that place.
Shit, just realized that the last OYS game I went to was Phil Hughes's debut. He sucked. Torre got booed.
[14] IIRC, it was against Toronto and he went like 4.1 IP right?
Final season of ODNYS2, I went to a day game against Toronto. Wang pitched, uninspiringly, Melky dropped an easy fly ball in center, Betamit hit a home run (for us), Farnsie turned a 1-run lead into a 2-run deficit, and Giambi hit a walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth.
My ears rang for hours.
Worth the airfare.
I only ever made it to one game at OYS. Igawa started and was mediocre. pre-zombie Matsui hit a bomb off of Neshak (during his really good year) in the 7th to put the Yankees ahead. Mo closed it out. And after arguing with 2 friends about how Jeter was not a good defensive shortstop, he missed an easy ground ball AND made an error.
It was a great time.
Next entry: NYDN: Yankees eye Angels outfielder Vernon Wells as potential trade target
Previous entry: NYDN: Ichiro Suzuki and Yankees are closing in on two-year contract to keep veteran in Bronx


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Frances qualified as a solicitor specialising initially in Family and Child Care Law and has now retired from private practice to concentrate on work as a Tribunal Judge hearing Social Security, Medical appeals/ Disability and Child Support Appeals. She also sits as a Judge on the Criminal Injury Compensation Appeals Tribunal and as a Legal chair of the Registration and Certification Appeal Panels for the General Medical Council
She sat for some years on ACCA's Disciplinary and Regulatory Committees and then chaired ACCA's Appeal and Admissions and Licensing Committees.
Her past experience includes membership of the Parole Board, the Local Review Committee at Acklington Prison, Northumberland and was a non Executive Director of her local Health Care Trust and is also a trained Mediator.
Hobbies include theatre, tennis and swimming and enjoying time with 2 adorable grandchildren.


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That's good about leeks, ottercat, since I think I'll be trying them in my garden this year. It's not about the onions picking up flavor. I just don't like onions- but thanks for the cooking tip anyway!
Hmm- with that description- it makes it easier to put off finding the new season. Wasn't his smile adorable?! He can do the brooding/dark/sexy thing so well- but he's sooo cute when he does that little-boy-with-a-lollipop thing!
It's just the intro post- so not terribly riviting- but here's the blog for my loyal journal readers cattaillady
Yesterday was a Whole 30 win- the only questionable things were lots of butter and the boughten coffee. I got to bed about 9ish- which really isn't bad- but I'm just exhausted, so it wasn't enough. I think I'm going right home and to bed by 8 or earlier if I can do it. I need to get caught up before the weekend.


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A few of my favorite Federal Way things, part 9
By Chris Carrel, guest columnist
This is my back-to-nature edition, with a little more of the natural side of the community.
51. Hylebos Creek. I havent mentioned this yet? Unbelievable. Of course, this is part of my everyday work at Friends of the Hylebos, conserving and restoring our local salmon stream.
Hylebos Creek is Federal Way to me. As early as I can remember, I was playing around (and in) the stream. Its where I first saw wild salmon and I couldnt believe that the huge coho spawners I saw actually belonged in my city. When I was growing up, Hylebos was one of the most productive small salmon streams in the Central Puget Sound Region. Much of the remaining stream, wetland, forest habitat and native wildlfie in our area is centered around Hylebos. The Friends and thousands of locals are working to protect and restore it.
52. Bingaman Pond. This is a little known, but beautiful little bog wetlands in unincorporated King County near Thomas Jefferson High School.
A former World War II-era cranberry bog, the county bought it and preserved it in the 1990s. Its trail takes park visitors along the bog and Bingaman Pond and through a second-growth forest that is remarkably healthy despite the intensive suburban development around it.
How did this jewel come to be preserved? It was one of the first projects Pete von Reichbauer took on when he joined the King County Council, responding to the requests of local residents like Lyle Lindblad.
53. Friends of the Hylebos. I guess Ive got to put a plug in for my group, while still trying to be objective. If you want to hold on to the important and beloved green spaces in your community, you need a group that focuses those efforts, and thats what Friends of the Hylebos does.
Our big project, the Hylebos Creek Conservation Initiative, will create an unprecedented open space corridor along Hylebos Creek, from the West Hylebos Wetlands to the Hylebos Waterway. Thats good for the community and for the native salmon, birds and other wildlife.
54. Rainier Audubon. This is another group thats been working on the local environment for years, providing environmental awareness, birding and other nature trips in the South King County area.
Rainier Audubon Society volunteers are also often on the front line, volunteering in hands-on projects and participating in shaping local environmental policy.
55. Mt. Rainier. Sure, its not in Federal Way, but there are many vistas of our regions totemic volcano that are absolutely astounding.
56. Wildlife. Due to the relatively large areas of habitat left in Federal Way, we still have interesting native wildlife here that enrich our community.
No, Im not counting the suburban wildlife like coyotes, possums and crows. Ive personally seen deer, beaver, river otters, Douglas squirrels, short-tailed weasels and foxes. If we hold on to the natural places on this list, and others like them, we can perhaps keep wildlife a part of our growing community.
57. Bald eagles. Several times Ive had the surprise of having a bald eagle fly past one of my windows at home, or roost in a tree in our neighborhood. There is a pair that nests in nearby Poverty Bay Park.
These majestic, powerful birds are an amazing sight to behold. Once endangered, they are making a comeback and learning to tolerate areas where humans are. Were lucky to have several of these iconic great birds live in Federal Way.
58. Dash Point Park. I can remember when Dash Point was the only park in Federal Way. We now have many parks to choose from, but this 398-acre park with more than 3,000 feet of shoreline and a forest trail to explore is still one of the best. Theres a lot to choose from here, including one of the few urban camping options available.
59. The Capital One Bog. Not its real name; in fact, it probably doesnt have a name, but there is an ancient bog (bogs are formed on the timescale of thousands of years) squeezed between the northbound I-5/S. 320th offramp and the former Capital One building. You wouldnt know its there, and its almost impossible to find. But this ancient garden of bog laurel and labrador tea and snowy white lichens survives improbably amidst the surrounding concrete and traffic, standing as a testament to the natural wetland wonders that once dominated this part of South King County.
60. Thais Bock. This former piano teacher has forgotten more about birds than I will ever know. Thais has been a longtime Rainier Audubon Society volunteer (and Friends activist) who has been very active in teaching countless residents about local bird species and working to protect important bird habitats like Dumas Bay and the West Hylebos Wetlands.
Chris Carrel is a lifelong Federal Way resident and executive director of the Friends of the Hylebos, a nonprofit conservation organization working to preserve and restore Hylebos Creek and the West Hylebos Wetlands. Chris can be contacted at email@example.com or (253) 874-2005. This series originated at Chris Hylebos blog at http://hylebos.typepad.com. The Friends Web site is www.hylebos.org.
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Hershey locals, rejoice -- The Penn Hotel is back again.
The Penn Hotel in Hershey was a neighborhood staple for nearly 40 years -- even if it hasn't rented rooms in decades -- when it shuttered its doors due to bankruptcy. In 2009, the bar reopened under new owners, a trio of locals passionate about reinstating the classic watering hole. Unfortunately, the bar and restaurant were then destroyed by flooding caused by Tropical Storm Lee in 2011.
However, Phil Calla - owner of the Grotto Pub in West Fairview Twp. - is set to reopen the Penn Hotel Sports & Raw Bar this week.
Everything inside is brand new, and the non-smoking bar and restaurant seats 80 daily for lunch and dinner.
On the menu are Grotto signature dishes, including wings, central Pa.'s "sexiest crabcake," steamer baskets including clams, jumbo shrimp and colossal lump crab. The Penn's menu is much more expansive than its sister restaurant, however, both feature a variety of flatbread pizzas, salads, sandwiches, burgers and a few entrees - plus a kid's menu.
The kitchen will be open late to cater to local service industry and hospital staff, until midnight during the week and until 1 a.m. on weekends. The steamer is available until 1:30 a.m.
Penn Hotel has 10 beers on draft with basics like Miller Lite and Guinness alongside Troegs and Kona Fire Rock Pale Ale. They also offer a selection of craft bottles, including mixed 6-packs to go.
Beyond beer, they also have a juicer for fresh Orange or Mango Crush drinks, made with Smirnoff orange or mango vodka, respectively, for just $5.50.
The Bloody Marys sound like a full meal in a glass - just the way I like them. The Crabby Mary ($9) features homemade Bloody Mary mix and jumbo lump crab. The new Shrimp Mary ($8) is the same, but with shrimp instead of crab.
Also featured are Penn Margaritas ($7.50), made with Jose Cuervo and Grand Marnier; Chocolate Caramel Kiss Martini (It is Hershey!) combining Smirnoff Caramel Kissed Vodka, Godiva and Bailey's; and Penn Punch, a fruity concoction reminiscent of warmer climates with rum, orange, cranberry and pineapple juices, and a float of Myers's Dark Rum.
There are many Happy Hours at Penn Hotel: Weekdays from 4-6 p.m. and then again from 11 p.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday. During these times, you can get $1.50 domestic drafts, $2 well drinks, $2 Penn Pickle shots (vodka and pickle juice) and $1 off mixed drinks. Steamer baskets also are $2 off during the 4-6 p.m. Happy Hour only.
When it comes to entertainment at the Penn Hotel Sports & Raw Bar, the power is your hands. You control the TouchTones jukebox (they even have an app for that) and have access to the Penn's dartboard, Golden Tee live, Megatouch and shuffleboard.
The Penn has 17 televisions throughout the bar and dining area - plus one in each restroom - so you don't have to miss one single play of the Notre Dame game. Like the Grotto, the Penn will be Notre Dame territory during football season.
They also will focus on carrying hockey games, making it a great stop before or after a Hershey Bears game.
Benches and a heater are outside for smokers.
The Penn Hotel Sports & Raw Bar will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Penn Hotel Sports & Raw Bar - 600 Old West Chocolate Ave., Hershey, (717) 298-1461.
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Worship Services & Sunday School, 2016-17
Rally Day, Sunday, 9/18/16, 9:30 a.m.
5:00 p.m. Worship Service with Communion
8:15 a.m. Worship Service with Communion
9:30 a.m. Sunday School (adults & youth ages 4-17) (Begins September 11)
9:30 a.m. OUTDOOR Worship (Ends September 3)
10:45 a.m. Worship Service with Communion
Indoor Worship Services are held year-round on Sundays at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. and on Saturdays at 5 p.m.
Summer Outdoor Worship Services are held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. between Memorial Day weekend in May through the end Labor Day Weekend (in lieu of Sunday School). It is a very casual service. Bring a lawn chair, or borrow a folding chair, and join us under the trees out back! (In inclement weather, we move indoors.) Fresh air will bring you closer to God's creation of nature, and will bring a breath of fresh air to your worship experience, as well as a fresh start to your new week.
$50K for the 50th Campaign
Have you heard about Trinity's "$50K for the 50th" Campaign? Trinity Lutheran Church of State College is celebrating its 50th anniversary from 2015-2016.
The Church Council initiated a campaign to help raise funds for fellowship hall - which served as the original sanctuary over 40 years ago. This section of our building needs new flooring, windows, central heating & A/C, and a few other tweaks. Changes will improve energy efficiency and viability as a year-round usable space for Trinity and Community members. Additionally, funds will cover replacement of the church's sign.
As of May 8, 2016 we have raised $20,000! We hope that family members of Trinity, past and present, will help contribute in some way, as we strive to raise "$50K for the 50th"! Special donation envelopes are available in the church pews. You can also support Trinity's campaign via PayPal - just click the Donate button below.


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A's pick up options on Crisp, Ellis
I just confirmed what Coco Crisp already announced on Twitter in the early hours of the morning: the A's are picking up his $5.75 million option for next season. They've also retained franchise player Mark Ellis, picking up his $6 million option.
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Postgame quick hits: An absent offense
Jack Cust's struggles were mentioned in my previous post, but he's not the only one battling at the plate right now, as evidenced by tonight's three-hit showing against Minnesota's Brian Duensing. Cust's troubles just happen to stand out more because of his lack of run-scoring production, not to mention 28 strikeouts over his last 16 games. He's obviously in a funk, but here's a look at some other slumping players:
- Cust may be streaky, but Kevin Kouzmanoff may be even streakier. He's hitting just .136 (6-for-44) in August, which follows a combined .306 mark in June and July after hitting .244 in April and May.
- Kurt Suzuki is hitting .192 (10-for-52) over his last 14 games after going 17-for-42 over his previous 11 contests. Overall, his season average is down to .255 — not exactly what the A's are looking to get out of their catcher. He also hasn't hit a home run since July 28, and Oakland as a team is currently in a six-game homerless stretch.
- Mark Ellis, aside from his three-double day Thursday, has also been racking up outs lately. He's batting .219 over his last 21 games but has still managed to maintain a .270 season average. Needless to say, his production's been average this year, but you can't discount his value to the team given his defensive ways — he's committed just one error at second base all year.
- Chris Carter came up empty again tonight, and he's now 0-for-16 with seven strikeouts in his first five games. He really just needs one hit, I think, to get into a groove of sorts. In order to do that, though, he's got to lay off those sliders, which aren't exactly making him look good up there.
The good news? Tomorrow is a day game, and we all know how much the A's like the sun. They've won 11 of their past 12 day games and are a Major League-best 28-11 (.718) during the day.
Sheets, Bailey and crickets, oh my
Maybe Sheets won't be retiring after all…at least that's the impression I got after he spent some time chatting from Louisiana with reporters today. He understands he's 32 and, with another flexor tendon surgery, likely wouldn't be able to return to the field until the 2012 season. But this guy has a real love for the game- you saw it on the field with his fiery mound demeanor, and I had the privilege of seeing it off the field in the clubhouse. So even though I said yesterday it wouldn't surprise me if he opted for retirement, which I still don't think is out of the question, I should have added that it wouldn't surprise me if he underwent another procedure. If he forgoes the surgery, I'd love to see him coaching – not necessarily at the big league level but perhaps college or even a Little League team. He'd be awesome in that role – he loves to win, and he knows how to do it while having fun. Plus he's got two boys of his own, and he seems to be great with them. Ben said he plans to be around the A's clubhouse next week and for much of the rest of the season, so I'm sure he'll keep us updated on what's in store for his future.
In other news, Andrew Bailey is proving that the injury bug is still alive and well in the A's clubhouse. All reports indicated his back was improving, and he even said yesterday he could "probably" pitch in a game if need be. But today Geren said he's still day-to-day, and I'm wondering if the A's would be best suited to give him time on the DL to fully recover. After all, back injuries should not be messed with – just ask Eric Chavez. Brett Anderson will officially be activated from the DL to start against Chicago on Friday, so the A's could potentially place Bailey on the DL tomorrow and, in the meantime, simply hand over his roster spot to Anderson. Then again, they just might wait it out with Bailey, as they did with Mark Ellis and Conor Jackson before finally sending them to the DL. Either way, this isn't time to sport a depleted bullpen. Craig Breslow and Michael Wuertz have already been handed a large work load this week, and the A's can't expect to run them out there every single night.
On a slightly less serious note, I personally can't wait to get out of Texas, where flying – yes, flying – crickets have taken over. They're on the field, in the dugout, in the press box, in the parking lot, in my dreams….everywhere. And they're nasty little things. Well, they're actually pretty big. Anyway, Chicago may be just as warm as Texas, but I can manage so long as crickets aren't involved.
One cherry Tootsie Pop, please…
I'm starting to wonder if the A's training room is handing out free lollipops or something. Or maybe stickers and Disney princess band-aids. That's just my guess. I can't seem to think of any good reason why the baseball gods, year after year, continue to sprinkle this A's team with health problems. As expected, Kurt Suzuki became the 10th A's player to go on the disabled list today. Justin Duchscherer could easily be next, and Dallas Braden's numb foot didn't exactly leave anyone feeling great after the lefty's last performance.
After seemingly getting off to one of their healthiest starts in years, the A's have quickly reminded us that the bad luck that has continually circled through the clubhouse hasn't quite left. A total of 74 players have made use of the DL since the start of the 2007 season, and the A's are now on pace to use it about 70 times this year alone. Anyone out there working on a medical thesis right now? Someone could easily do an exhaustive study on this injury-prone team.
Let's take a look at who's enjoying a Tootsie Roll Pop right now:
Kurt Suzuki is bored out of his mind thanks to an intercostal strain in his left side that will keep him out of the lineup until May 9 at the earliest. That's when he's eligible to return from the 15-day DL.
Mark Ellis didn't make the team's current road trip and is instead treating his strained left hamstring. He's eligible to be reinstated from the DL on May 6, but the club isn't making any promises that his name will be back in the lineup then. After all, Ellis returned April 20 after missing seven games due to the injury and left the game after five innings. No need to rush him.
Travis Buck, possibly the most frustrated of them all, is out with a strained right oblique muscle — which flared up during batting practice April 21 and had him on the DL by the next morning. He hit a monster of a home run the day before suffering the injury and appeared to be heading toward a hot streak, making the situation that much more disappointing. Story of Buck's life, though. Right?
Coco Crisp probably wants to simply wave a magic wand over his fractured pinkie finger right about now, but he's taking things in stride because he know there's absolutely nothing he can do to make it heal quicker. He's hopeful he'll be able to resume baseball activity in less than two weeks, which means we could maybe see him make his debut in green and gold by the end of May.
Brett Anderson received quite the reward for signing a four-year contract extension last week. And I'm not talking about the $32 million he could potentially earn. Rather, Anderson is now being forced to celebrate his new deal with a strain near his flexor tendon that will force him to miss at least five weeks.
Michael Wuertz scared us all when he wasn't pitching in any Spring Training games. That's when we found out about the sore shoulder, which then turned into shoulder tendinitis, which then put him on the DL to start the season. The A's top right-handed setup man is on his way back, though. He is scheduled to pitch for Triple-A Sacramento tonight and, if all goes well, he could rejoin the team for next week's homestand.
Joey Devine is one of the nicest guys on the team, but his surgically-repaired elbow hasn't been so kind to him. Devine entered camp quite enthused that he was ahead of his Tommy John rehab schedule only to be set back with tendinitis halfway through spring. Then, just as he was about to face live hitters last week, he felt more pain and found out the tendinitis has returned. However, that's relatively good news considering he thought there might be a tear involved. Devine was transferred to the 60-day DL today to make room for Josh Donaldson on the A's 40-man, so it looks like we won't see him until after the All-Star break.
Josh Outman, like Devine, is recovering from Tommy John surgery and isn't expected to rejoin the club until midseason. All reports on his recovery process, though, have been nothing but thumbs up.
John Meloan, remember him? He underwent Tommy John surgery last month and will likely be out until the middle of the 2011 season.
That should add up to nine. Trevor Cahill, who struggled in his season debut against the Jays tonight, represents the club's 10th player to have used the DL this year. He started the season there with a stress reaction in his left scapula before being optioned to Sacramento and, eventually, being recalled to fill Anderson's place.
The A's also saw Kevin Kouzmanoff and Jerry Blevins miss time due to their own respective injuries last week. Now, the team will wait on news from Dr. Thomas Byrd, who will examine Duchscherer's MRI on Monday in Nashville. If surgery is required, folks, you won't be seeing him back in a uniform this year.
Watching Duchscherer choke up after last night's game was rough. This guy's essentially been to mental hell and back, and now he's dealing with yet another hip issue after just five starts. If he's out of the mix, Vin Mazzaro is likely to get the call up. Maybe then we'll appreciate all this depth talk Billy Beane spoke of so much during the offseason.
On the upside, Eric Chavez is still going strong. Of all the players who have fallen victim to the injury bug, who would have thought the A's veteran would not be one of them? Chavez very much appears to have a great peace of mind regarding his role on this team, and it's good to see him enjoying himself on the field again. He also got a haircut recently, as I observed today. "Actually," he said with a grin, "I got it last week, but thanks for noticing."
Hey, it's hard to keep track of trips to the DL, let alone visits to the salon…
Thursday pregame notes: Ellis back in lineup
First, your starting lineup against the host Giants here at Scottsdale Stadium: Davis CF, Barton 1B, Sweeney RF, Kouzmanoff 3B, Suzuki C, Ellis 2B, Buck LF, Pennington SS, Jennings SP
We'll also see Michael Wuertz, Tyson Ross and newcomer Edwar Ramirez in action on the mound tonight.
Some pregame notes:
- Mark Ellis is back in the lineup after missing two games with tight hamstrings.
- Rajai Davis is in the leadoff spot tonight, but when Coco Crisp is in the lineup, expect the latter to lead off most times with Davis in the No. 2 hole. "I thought Raj did a real nice job in the second spot last year," manager Bob Geren said.
- Kurt Suzuki can be found in the fifth spot tonight, and Geren said he'd like to try him there for awhile with Ryan Sweeney batting third.
- Andrew Bailey (elbow) said he is still slated to throw off the mound Saturday and hopes to be back in a game next week.
- Geren will travel to Surprise tomorrow for the team's split-squad game against the Rangers, while the rest of the team will make the shorter trip to Mesa to face the Cubs. Vin Mazzaro is scheduled to go against Texas, and Dallas Braden will go in Mesa.
Duke starts, Crisp back in lineup
Lots of tidbits to share this morning, but first your starting lineup vs. the Mariners in Peoria:
Crisp DH, Barton 1B, Suzuki C, Kouz 3B, Sweeney RF, Patterson CF, Gross LF, Rosales 2B, Pennington SS, Duchscherer SP
- Mark Ellis was scratched from today's lineup due to tightness in both hamstrings. Adam Rosales is now in there playing second base. If there was ever such a thing as a good time for this kind of injury, it's now – the A's have tomorrow and most of Wednesday morning off before playing the Giants that night.
- Brett Anderson was scheduled to make his fourth spring start Monday, but he woke up with neck stiffness so he'll pitch in a Minor League game tomorrow. Therefore, Justin Duchscherer will not only make his first pitching appearance today, but he'll make his first start since 2008. As a result, it appears the pitching rotation is taking form and could look something like this come Opening Day: Ben Sheets, Dallas Braden, Duchscherer, Anderson, [insert fifth starter]. That's a nice R-L-R-L in the first four slots, and assuming Trevor Cahill grabs that last spot, another righty could fill the rotation. Anderson will pitch in the Double-A game tomorrow while Gio Gonzalez will get his work in at the Triple-A game over at Papago Park on the team's scheduled off day.
- As you can see, Coco Crisp is back in the lineup today after having been sidelined with a strained left hamstring March 10. Manager Bob Geren said both he and Rajai Davis will start Wednesday's night game against the visiting Dodgers in the outfield, marking the first time all spring we could potentially be seeing the same outfield slated to start Opening Night.
- The A's have another night game Thursday at the Giants' stadium in Scottsdale, where Jason Jennings will make his second start. Earlier in the day, Sheets will toss six innings in a Minor League game to "make sure he gets his six ups and downs in a controlled environment," Geren said.
- Joey Devine, Craig Breslow and Andrew Bailey are all throwing today. Devine threw yesterday at 80 feet and said he's going to attempt 100 feet this morning. The right-hander will then take Tuesday off and resume flat ground throwing Wednesday. He's hoping to throw off the mound by the end of the week and resume his throwing program by next week. Meanwhile, Breslow and Bailey are slated to throw sides on Wednesday, which is good news for the recently injury-prone bullpen.
- Not so good news came in the form of John Meloan's elbow, which will require season-ending surgery. The 25-year-old righty pitched in just two games this spring for a total of 1 2/3 innings, in which he allowed four hits and two earned runs. He'll soon visit with Dr. James Andrews, who has performed Tommy John surgery on a few current A's players, including Bailey, Devine and Josh Outman.
Saturday starters
Lineup vs. visiting Cubs: Patterson CF, Pennington SS, Ellis 2B, Suzuki C, Barton 1B, Cust DH, Gross LF, Buck RF, Petit 3B, Sheets SP
Lineup at Indians: Rosales SS, Sweeney DH, Kouzmanoff 3B, Chavez 1B, Taylor LF, Brown CF, Powell C, Carson RF, Cardenas 2B, Jennings SP (Mazzaro to follow)
Some pregame notes:
Michael Wuertz, who has yet to pitch in a game, is slated to make his Cactus League debut Sunday against the visiting Reds. Dallas Braden will start the game.
Fellow rehabbing pitcher Craig Breslow will play catch from a distance of 80-120 feet today. The lefty is nursing medial tendinitis but is not expected to be out much longer. Meanwhile, no word on when Andrew Bailey (tennis elbow) will throw, but it could be soon.
Coco Crisp (hamstring/shoulder) could potentially be back in the lineup Sunday or Monday. Like I've mentioned before, he'll probably DH his first game and then attempt to play defense for the first time all spring in the following game.
In order to stay on his throwing schedule, Gio Gonzalez — who last threw Thursday — will pitch in a Minor League game Tuesday on the team's off day.
As a side note, the A's on Saturday announced their 2010 ad campaign, titled "Green Collar Baseball," and delivered a sneak peak of the commercials to the media. It's pretty easy to make me laugh, but I have to admit that these ads are truly funny. Between Mark Ellis dressed in an 1870s uniform, Trevor Cahill staring down Dave Stewart and Bailey questioning something about a "nipple clipper," there are plenty humorous moments to go around. More details on these ads, which will be online at the A's site by season's start, can be found here soon. Props to Hub Strategy, an advertising agency that teamed with the A's, for their creativity on these.
Monday morning tidbits
First, your starting lineup against the Reds in Goodyear, with Ben Sheets (who manager Bob Geren hopes will go four innings) scheduled to make his third start of the spring:
Davis CF
Ellis 2B
Suzuki C
Kouzmanoff 3B
Sweeney RF
Cust DH
Barton 1B
Fox LF
Rosales SS
Also scheduled to throw: Jennings, Ziegler, Rodriguez, Blevins, Hernandez, McBeth
Today will mark Kurt Suzuki's first back-to-back start behind the plate, as Geren is beginning to get his projected starters gradually acclimated with playing on consecutive days. The team has a day off tomorrow, and Geren said you can expect to see a lot of the other regulars (Mark Ellis, Kevin Kouzmanoff, etc) start to play back-to-back days beginning Wednesday.
Dribblers: Geren noted that Coco Crisp is "progressing well" and is back to his throwing program. He should be returning to the lineup in the "near future," Geren said. … Jason Jennings, who has suddenly put himself in a good position to battle for a roster spot, will start one of Oakland's split-squad games (likely on the road against the Indians) on Saturday, when Sheets is slated to take the mound in the other game (at home versus the Cubs). Vin Mazzaro is also scheduled to throw that day as well. … Joey Devine, who is currently treating tendinitis in his surgically repaired pitching arm, is scheduled to throw what Geren deemed "light to medium" toss on Wednesday, the same day Justin Duchscherer is supposed to throw in a simulated game at 10 a.m. over at Papago Park's Minor League facilities.
The most recent A's cuts: right-handed pitchers Clayton Mortensen (optioned to Triple-A) and Fautino De Los Santos (sent to Double-A) and left-hander Pedro Figueroa (also reassigned to Double-A). Meanwhile, Oakland offered Rule 5 pick Bobby Cassevah back to the Angels, who in turn accepted the right-hander. More on all four of these guys can be found at the A's site shortly.
Greetings from Papago Park
Lots of A's — pitchers, catchers, position players — have been working out at the team's Papago Park facilities in Phoenix even though pitchers/catchers don't have to officially report until tomorrow. It's easy to see why given the weather (77 degrees today) and easily accessible fields there. When I took my first trip to the park yesterday afternoon after a quick flight from Oakland, I made my way around the fields accompanied by only a squirrel or two. Today, though, the lots were filled when I wandered over there mid-morning. Some highlights:
I quickly ran into Justin Duchscherer, who is sporting a little more scruff than usual. He looks great and genuinely says he feels better than great — physically AND mentally. If you recall, Justin was ready to return to the team in August after recovering from elbow surgery. The only thing keeping him away from the field was his battle with depression, which he has since treated. Physical health is not an issue for him, and he will have no restrictions come Sunday when pitchers and catchers work out together for the first time. Justin lives in Arizona, so he's been doing plenty of baseball activity all offseason. Today was one of the few times he's been out to Papago with everyone, but trust me when I say he appears to be physically and psychologically healthy.
Brad Ziegler is dealing with what he calls typical allergies he always gets when he comes out to Arizona, leaving him with a slightly raspy voice. He got an allergy shot yesterday, though, and is not letting it affect his workouts. He threw a bullpen today right before Joey Devine, who received a good amount of encouragement from pitching coach Curt Young and bullpen coach Ron Romanick. Romanick has played a key role in guiding Devine along his rehab schedule. To read more about his quick recovery from Tommy John surgery, you can go here. Also, here's a picture of Devine throwing off the mound today.
Jake Fox has to be one of the friendliest guys in the game. At least that's the impression I got after he found me to introduce himself. Usually the reporters are the ones who have to make the effort to jump start the initial introduction process, but Fox came right over in catcher's gear, which is why I didn't even recognize him in the first place. He helped out with some bullpen sessions today before taking BP, and you'd think the guy has been around the team for years. Definitely a likable guy who should make friends fast and bring an all-around good personality into the clubhouse.
It didn't take long to spot the highly anticipated Michael Taylor, who spent more than an hour taking BP while showering the outfield grass with hits left and right. Luckily there was a good amount of guys shagging balls – a group that included Cliff Pennington, who took part in his first full day of workouts Friday. Taylor looks just as you probably imagined — big. You can spot him a mile away, but at the same time he's no Big Hurt or Big Papi. More trimmed and toned. Here's a picture of him signing an autograph for an eager fan, who begged Taylor to wait around for a minute while he ran to his car to get one of Taylor's baseball cards.
Travis Buck has been working out at the facilities for a couple of weeks and looks to be in great shape. I didn't recognize him at first due to a hairstyle change. Gone are the Goldilocks days. Buck's going with a much shorter 'do now and is hoping the change will be a sign of good change to come at the plate, where his struggles have been the topic of much discussion this offseason after the A's signed FA outfielder Gabe Gross.
I also had the chance to meet Max Stassi, the A's fourth-round pick in last year's draft. He was busy catching a few bullpens before I caught up with him and, not surprisingly, he's yet another nice guy. Lots of those on the A's roster every year it seems. And while Stassi is here as a non-roster invitee having only spent time with the A's short-season Vancouver team, there's no denying his excitement and work ethic. Looks like he'll be a great addition to the big league team in a couple years.
Others floating around the facilities included Andrew Bailey, Ben Sheets, Trevor Cahill, Daric Barton, Mark Ellis, Eric Chavez, Tyson Ross and Jared Lansford (Carney's boy), among others. As I mentioned before, pitchers and catchers report tomorrow, but it should be a quiet day over at Phoenix Muni. The players have been advised to take the day off, as they won't get another off day until March 16 after they begin official workouts Sunday. However, I'll be over there bright and early tomorrow, so look for more updates again here by afternoon and all throughout the day on Twitter. Hope to gather more pictures for you as well.
Off to find some dinner here in the desert. Any food recommendations around the Tempe/Scottsdale/Phoenix area are always welcome, as are any comments/rants/opinions about the A's.
Happy Friday!


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MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- A juvenile was found shot and killed Sunday morning in the 4400 block of Brewbaker Drive in Montgomery.
Police aren't releasing the name of the victim since he is a teenager under the age of 18, Montgomery Department of Public Safety Spokeswoman Martha Earnhardt said.
The body was found behind one of the Montgomery Public Schools on Brewbaker Drive after Montgomery police received a report of a person shot. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
"The circumstances surrounding this fatal shooting are under investigation, and no arrests have been made," Earnhardt said.
Montgomery Public Schools Spokesman Tom Salter said the school system is working with police but declined to release any information.
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HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - A mixed foursome from Randolph School and Lincoln Academy successfully defended its stance that government assistance does not create a cycle of poverty.
They defeated another mixed foursome from the same two schools during a debate, which was one of five competitions at the second annual Village of Promise - Randolph Challenge on Sunday. Randolph School, Lincoln Academy, University Place Elementary School and Butler High School were represented.
The debate was the reward the students earned by researching the subject together since October. Both teams won in the eyes of Mason West III, Randolph's director of community learning, because the exercise reinforced classroom lessons.
"So our main goal is for students to get proof that what they're learning in the classroom can be applied in the real world," he said.
In addition to the debate involving middle schoolers, there was also was an oral essay contest in the form of a mock presidential address and team math duel for elementary students. High schoolers competed in entrepreneurship, and the winner earned a $2,500 stipend and a summer internship.
Monique Treasure, a fifth grader at University Place Elementary School, won the oratorical contest, featuring three female presidents. Treasure focused her address on bullying and ways to bring the practice to an end. Her competitors, Aaliyah Cain and Savannah Hodges, both of Lincoln Academy, spoke about protecting the environment from toxic chemicals and getting a good education.
The math competition required four-person teams, each a mixture of three schools, in both fourth and fifth grade. They had to demonstrate solving multi-level math problems and manipulate algebraic equations by making mental calculations.
The debate pitted two teams against each other. One had to sway the judges on why government assistance leads to cyclical poverty while the other defended the opposing view. The proponents, citing research, argued that there was no effective incentive to get off welfare programs and also that the assistance programs discourage building savings accounts because that would make recipients ineligible for assistance.
The opponents, also citing research, argued that government assistance goes far beyond food stamps and low-cost housing as 49 percent of all Americans have received some form of government assistance, yet the great majority of Americans do not live in poverty. The winning team repeatedly argued that public education and Pell grants are vital to breaking the poverty cycle.
Saahil Katyal, a Randolph student, won the entrepreneurial contest for demonstrating a mobile Apple app called Math Attack that gives students an interactive tool to learn mental exercises for solving complex math. The method is already being used by 48 students in Huntsville elementary schools, including the ones who competed in Sunday's math challenge.
Wearing white sneakers with and blue blazer and tie, Katyal explained how his app is more effective than the primary competition, standard textbooks, and can incorporate successful tutorial videos, such as Kahn Academy.
His product was chosen over a tablet cover that doubled as a makeup bag and could be used for learning makeup tricks on YouTube, as well as a cell phone re-charger/cover that uses four AA batteries. The tablet/make-up bag was the product of Meleen Harding of Butler High School. The phone charger was the product of Randolph's Coleman Martinson.
West said the annual challenge is the culminating event of a six-month partnership with Village of Promise. It provides education, health, enrichment programs and family support services to residents in distressed neighborhoods to help children succeed in school. Its local focus is on the neighborhood surrounding University Place and Montview elementary schools, Westlawn Middle School and Butler High School.
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I was thinking the other day about how, during last year's presidential campaign, some members of the clergy and others railed against candidates Barack Obama, Joseph Biden and Michael McMahon regarding their views on legalized abortion.
I wondered why these same critics aren't screaming from the rooftops for a comprehensive government-funded health-care program for the many desperate families in need of vital medical treatment.
All I mostly hear are snide remarks about "ObamaCare" and "socialized" medicine coming from some of the most reactionary elements of our society.
How difficult it must be for many working/middle-class Americans to raise a family and endure either inadequate or absolutely no health-care coverage and have the sinking feeling that it is truly every man (and woman) for themselves in this country.
Isn't support for meaningful universal health-care reform something that would bring us closer together on some of the most contentious issues facing our nation? Sadly, there are none so blind as those who will not see.


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Events: Fall 2010 Tea for TwoApril 12th, 2010 – 1 Comment
An English romance is up in the air for our Spring 2011 collection, Tea for Two.
Claire Pettibone is currently presenting her new collection along with accessories designer, Enchanted Atelier in an intimate setting at Loews Regency Hotel. Editors and buyers get to view the gowns up close and in detail, and so far the responses are all positive!
Here's a sneak peek of a few gowns from the Spring 2011 collection.
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Events: 2010 Bridal Runway BackstageOctober 27th, 2009 – 1 Comment
During an amazing dinner during market week a year ago, who knew I was looking at the venue for this year's runway show? It must have worked its way into my subconscious as inspiration often does, and once the designs began to take shape, Buddakan NYC was really the only place for my "Cherry Blossom" collection to make its debut. A perfect mix of modern Asian fusion, the chic use of color and dramatic lighting created a magical setting for my fanciful walk through the cherry blossoms.
Here's a sneak peak at the backstage beauty which began with my favorite skin care line, Arcona. Triad Pads cleanse, tone and hydrate, infusing skin with protective antioxidants (I use them pre and post workout), and Magic White Ice moisturizes and preps the skin for flawless make-up.
The amazing team from Stila led by the beautiful Sarah Lucero created the look: A hint of Asian inspiration with a fresh, pretty palette. Rosy cheeks and lips stained with Cherry Crush, and a glamorous eye using black Smudge Pot liner on the top lid only, lilac shadow (from my soon-to-be-released limited edition Stila Loves Claire Pettibone Palette!) under the lower lashes, set off with subtle sparkle on the lids. The girls had a soft innocence with a dose of sophistication…perfect for wedding day, or any day!
Celebrity hair stylist Tippi Shorter and her team created graceful twisted knots for our up-do's with straight short bangs. Ojon hair products keep the hair nourished and add a great shine, while flat irons from Smart Heat effortlessly turn any frizz into soft sleek tresses. I loved how this look worked on all the girls and gave a consistency to the show.
Once hair and make-up are in place, it's time to get dressed, and of course fabulous shoes from Kathryn Amberleigh finish the look. I introduced some cherry pink pops of color to go with a few of the gowns, in addition to ivory and antique gold. This NYC based husband and wife team create some really cool classic looks with a twist.
We had one model M.I.A. which added a bit of last minute stress to our backstage frenzy, but what is a fashion show without drama?! We scrambled to put her dress on another girl for a quick change, and in the end, it all worked out! Just like a wedding day, there may be things that don't go according to plan…just take a deep breath, smile, and remember what the day is all about.
Ready with my girls in the line-up as a few last minute guests take their seats out front. The music starts, the lights come up, and it's show time! See you soon with Cherry Blossom 2010.
Tags: Couture Bridal, Market Week, runway show
Musings: CURVExpo 2009 LingerieJuly 22nd, 2009 – Comment
We've been busy designing new styles for Fall-Resort 2009 in Bleu Clair, Butterflies, and Claire Pettibone Luxury Lingerie – all in time for Curve NY. With the expo in less than 2 weeks away, our design team are wrapping up some final touches and creating samples for the show. Between tight deadlines, I was able to put together a small preview of each of our lines. Lookbooks will be available for buyers at the show.
Claire Pettibone Luxury Lingerie Fall Preview
Tags: Bleu Clair, Butterflies, curve expo ny, Fine Lingerie, Market Week
Events: UK Bridal ShowMay 7th, 2009 – Comment
It's amazing how quickly Russell Blackburn has introduced the Claire Pettibone bridal collection and established our position there as the next designer to watch. Anyone who has met Russell at his namesake salon, Blackburn Bridal, can attest to his irresistible charm and fantastic sense of humor. We Americans do love our Brits!
Russell will be showcasing the newest collection to wholesale buyers from across the UK at the Haymarket Hotel May 17th and 18th. He will have the best selection of continuing gowns along with the 2009 "Rock n Roll Bride" collection and a few new delights. Salons in the surrounding areas, please give Mr. Blackburn a call to schedule an appointment. Mobile: 07733 884501 email: email@example.com
For any of our UK brides, please visit our website store locator to see the list of current stockists that currently carry the Claire Pettibone collection.
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MABOU — Strathspey Place has announced that Jimmy Rankin will return to his hometown of Mabou for a show on Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m.
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This file photo shows Jimmy Rankin performing during a concert at Open Hearth Park in Sydney last summer. Rankin will return to his hometown of Mabou for a show on Oct. 9 at Strathspey Place.
Rankin will be joined by a full band for the performance at Strathspey Place, as the award-winning singer continues to tour in support of his latest album "Back Road Paradise." Released earlier this year, the album features 12 new Rankin compositions, including the hit single "Cool Car."
Tickets are $38 in advance or $43 the day of the show. Strathspey Place members can purchase tickets for $30 until June 3.
For more on Rankin online, click HERE.


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How to Find the Best Appliances in Orange County
Since major appliances are some of the most important purchases you can make for your home, you'll want to find good appliances in Orange County whether you need small appliances or major appliances such as new kitchen appliances, bathroom appliances, new washers, dryers, stoves and ranges or new refrigerators.
The following research by The Prime Buyer's Report identifies the best appliance stores in Orange County and issues related to buying new appliances.
Updated October 23, 2016
The TOP 10 Appliance Stores in Orange County CA
|Curtis Crater Appliance Co
(714) 894-8050
20831 Catamaran Ln
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Areas Served: Huntington Beach CA, Fountain Valley CA, Westminster CA, Costa Mesa CA
|CTS Appliance Co
(714) 996-8240
105 N Bradford Ave
Placentia, CA 92870
Areas Served: Placentia CA, Santa Ana CA, Tustin CA, Irvine CA, Hungtington Beach CA
How to Find the Best Appliances in Orange County
There is no state license required of appliance dealers in Orange County CA and so no state standard for competency. This makes it all the more significant that all appliance dealers bearing The Prime Buyer's Report—TOP 10 designation have been evaluated by our research staff, and have had to pass all the requirements for Prime Buyer's Report—TOP 10 status such as survey phone calls to previous customers to verify high satisfaction, clean complaint record, best business practices, length of time in business, and more.
Find the Best Appliance Stores in Orange County CA
Appliance stores in Anaheim, Orange, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach and Garden Grove will happily sell you the new home appliances you're looking for, and some even offer extra services. For your convenience, some appliance stores offer service and repair for kitchen appliances, countertop appliances, bathroom appliances, and water heaters, washers and dryers. The best appliance stores in Anaheim, Orange, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach and Garden Grove also offer warranties on all home appliances and major appliances and labor as well as delivery and installation. Good appliance stores offer a variety of products such as new refrigerators, new freezers, beverage coolers, new wine coolers, dehumidifiers, and humidifiers. Orange County appliance stores also offer new ovens, wall ovens, cooktop ranges, range hoods, new convection ovens, toasters, toaster ovens and kitchen fans.
For the gourmet in the house, appliance stores sell small appliances such as bread makers, food processors, blenders, juicers, deep fryers, coffeemakers, crock pots, pressure cookers, cooktops and even grills. If you're concerned about the water-related appliances in your home, appliance dealers can help with water dispensers, water filters, water heaters and icemakers. Other appliance dealers will offer dishwashers to fit every kitchen and need, front-loading washers, front-loading dryers and washer/dryer combos for the laundry room. Appliance stores can also sell you space heaters and air conditioners to help regulate the temperature in your home. Serving Orange County, these appliance stores offer Energy Star appliances to help conserve resources and save you money in the long run.
Some Appliance Stores in Orange County Are Much Better Than Others
The Prime Buyer's Report lists these appliance stores in Orange County: CTS Appliance Co, Curtis Crater Appliance Co. Other appliance dealers in Anaheim, Orange, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach and Garden Grove CA that might still be in business include .
How to Deal With Home Appliances Stores in Orange CountyStep 1: Educate Yourself on Home Appliances Stores in Anaheim, Orange, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach and Garden Grove
Knowing exactly what you need will make the purchasing process considerably less complicated, whether you are buying major appliances or small appliances. Speak to friends and neighbors who have done business with the new appliance stores you are considering and ask them about their experiences. Also, learn to assess how much counter or floor space you have available for new home appliances, any electrical requirements or limitations, and whether your home can accommodate your desired major appliances.
Explain to the appliance stores what type of appliances you desire. Do you need new kitchen appliances or other home appliances? New or used appliances? Small appliances or major appliances / large appliances? Any specific brand of new home appliances? Energy requirements? Space limitations? Are you replacing a single aging appliance or do you need an entire kitchen's worth of new appliances? Learn to be consistent and specific in the way that you present the information so all appliance stores and appliance retailers will have an opportunity to meet the same needs.
Step 2: Ask questions of the Appliance Stores in Orange County
You'll learn a lot by the questions the appliance stores ask. How detailed are the questions? Do these appliance retailers listen to your needs or does they just want to get you in and out? Do they exhibit a firm grasp of the details of your new appliance needs?
A good way to demonstrate that you are an informed consumer is to ask questions of the appliance retailers you are considering. Take notes on the answers to questions, and how you personally feel about the appliance stores representative. Remember, how you get along with the appliance dealers may impact your satisfaction with the sale.
• How long have the appliance stores been selling appliances in Orange County?
• Do the appliance dealers sell all home appliances or do they specialize in kitchen appliances, small appliances or major appliances?
• Will you need to replace your home appliance, or is it worth repairing?
• How long should the new appliance last?
• Do the appliance stores offer rebates on major appliances? On small appliances?
• What type of warranty do the manufacturers provide? Does the appliance store offer warranties or guarantees aside from the manufacturer warranty?
• Do the appliance centers offer discounts for multiple purchases of new home appliances?
• Can the appliance stores offer appliance repair service?
Step 3: Making a Preliminary Decision Among Good Appliance Stores in Orange County
After you've spoken with appliance dealers serving Orange County, it's time to narrow the field of appliance stores. Which appliance brands do you like best and which appliance stores do you feel the most comfortable doing business with? Use all of this information to make an educated list of potential candidate appliance retailers.
Step 4: Making the Final Decision Among New Appliance Stores
Now it's time to select your appliance dealer. Ask any final questions and then ask for a written and signed pricing, quality, and warranty agreement for all appliance sales.
Tips For Finding Good Home Appliance Stores in Anaheim.
Make Sure You Actually Need New Appliances from Orange County Appliance Stores.
Have your current home appliance inspected before considering the purchase of new appliances. An appliance repair company or other independent agent (not the retailer) will inform you of your true home appliance needs. If your home appliance hasn't needed major appliance repairs in the past it may have a long life left in it and may be worth fixing.
Research Different Home Appliances Before Deciding Among Appliance Stores in Orange County
When you do need to replace or upgrade, remember that there are a variety of appliances out there, each one designed to appeal to the masses or fit neatly in a certain niche. These include kitchen appliances, small appliances, large appliances (also called "major appliances"), laundry appliances and commercial appliances. Make sure you know what's available and what your requirements are before making a decision on a specific product.
Take Time Choosing Among Orange County Appliance Stores.
Don't buy from the first appliance retailers that answer the phone. If you take a little time before buying a home appliance to properly outline your needs and find the right major appliance dealers, you're less likely to be disappointed with your new home appliance purchase.
Get it in Writing from Household Appliance Stores.
It's too easy to be rushed these days. Slow down for a minute and make sure that your first-choice appliance dealers in Orange County provide you with a written description of the home appliance product, pricing and warranty information.
Do Your Homework Before You Sign Anything With Orange County Home Appliance Dealers.
For bigger appliance purchases, be sure to check licensing, sales history, customer satisfaction, warranties and any other relevant credentials before you make a purchase.
Write a Description of What You Want From The Appliance Retailers
You'll do better in assessing who the best appliance dealers in Orange County are if you personally write down what your needs are prior to contacting any appliance stores. Since all Orange County appliance stores will see or hear the same description of your major appliance needs, you can be sure that you are comparing responses to your home appliance requirements on a consistent basis. You can then better judge which appliance dealers give you the best responses to your description.
Maintain Great Communication With the Appliance Dealers During the Purchasing Process.
Remember that you are partially responsible for communication during the appliance sales process. Don't jump to conclusions and be sure to ask the appliance retailers when you have the slightest doubt about the appliance sales process. There may be a reasonable explanation for your inquiries and there may be decisions that you can make that will help you with your home appliance purchase.
Know your Rights With Home Appliance Stores.
Yes, consumers have some special rights, depending on where they live. You're dealing with appliance dealers in Orange County, so check out the California Department of Consumer Affairs Web site.
Make Sure The Home Appliance Dealers Ask The Right Questions.
If the appliance dealers seem not to care about what you've said or gloss over key issues, don't buy from them! You're not the only one that should be asking questions. A good salesrep of new home appliances should go over the areas important to you, actively listening and asking questions along the way. Major appliances are one of the most important purchases for your home, so make sure that you leave satisfied.
Good Appliance Stores in Orange County Sell & Install Many Appliance BrandsAmana, Bosch, Caloric, Coldspot, Craftsman, Crosley, Dynasty, Electrolux, Estate, Fisher & Paykel, Frigidaire, GE, Gibson, Jenn-Air, Kenmore, Kitchen Aid appliances, LG, Maytag appliances, Miele, Panasonic, Schrock & Decora, Sony, Sub Zero appliances, Tappan, Thermador, Toro, Westinghouse, Whirlpool, White, Wolf and Viking.
Resources About Appliance Sales in Orange County
Regulatory Bodies & Trade Associations for Home Appliances Stores in Orange County
BBB Better Business Bureau (http://www.bbb.com/)
CEA Consumer Electronics Association (http://www.ce.org/)
DCA California Department of Consumer Affairs (www.dca.ca.gov)
EEI Edison Electric Institute (http://www.eei.org/)
GAMA Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (http://www.gamanet.org/)
HPBA Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association (http://www.hpba.org/)
IHA International Housewares Association (http://www.housewares.org/)
IHRA International Housewares Representatives Association (http://www.ihra.org/)
NAPSA National Appliance Parts Suppliers Association (http://www.napsaweb.org/)
NASA National appliance Service Association (http://www.nasa1.org/)
NESDA National Electronics Service Dealers Association (http://www.nesda.com/)
NHMA National Housewares Manufacturers Association (http://www.housewares.org/)
NARDA North American Retail Dealers Association (http://www.narda.com/)
Media Related to Appliances in Orange County
Appliance Magazine
Consumer Reports
Home Appliance Magazine
The Prime Buyer's Report provides information for the TOP 10 Appliance Stores in Orange County within the following zip codes:
92651, 92630, 92698, 92694, 92677, 92684, 92809, 92836, 92850, 92815, 92842, 90632, 92704, 92612, 92735, 92610, 92624, 92825, 92673, 92685, 92663, 92887, 92808, 90720, 92602, 92703, 92658, 92675, 92867, 92615, 92866, 92623, 90630, 92856, 92885, 92799, 92605, 92603, 92725, 92870, 92616, 90633, 90680, 92821, 92606, 92802, 92688, 92868, 92618, 92646, 90742, 92865, 92619, 90721, 92683, 92863, 92617, 90624, 92625, 92628, 92648, 92711, 90622, 92841, 92655, 92712, 92804, 92649, 92833, 92607, 92650, 92835, 92662, 92707, 92620, 92823, 90620, 92654, 92710, 92859, 92609, 92838, 92812, 92652, 92676, 92627, 92834, 92701, 92861, 92690, 92657, 92811, 92831, 92816, 92728, 90740, 92692, 92871, 92846, 92801, 92862, 92806, 92647, 92837, 92678, 92869, 92814, 92614, 92637, 92653, 92660, 92886, 92626, 92844, 92843, 92803, 92899, 92697, 92629, 92672, 92781, 90631, 92832, 92864, 92782, 92857, 90743, 92805, 90623, 90621, 92693, 92674, 92656, 92708, 92822, 92659, 92661, 92817, 92807, 92780, 92604, 92709, 92706, 92679, 92840, 92691, 92702, 92705 and 92845
The Prime Buyer's Report provides information for the TOP 10 Home Appliances in Orange County within the following cities:
Fullerton, Laguna Niguel, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Newport Beach, Coto de Caza, Cypress, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Beach, Lake Forest, Seal Beach, North Tustin, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Los Alamitos, San Juan Capistrano, Placentia, Villa Park, Laguna Woods, La Habra, Lemon Heights, Silverado Canyon, La Palma, Yorba Linda, Brea, Midway City, Stanton, Westminster, Dana Point, Aliso Viejo, Sunset Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, Buena Park, Garden Grove, Cowan Heights, Mission Viejo, Orange Park Acres, Rossmoor, Laguna Hills, Huntington Beach, Tustin and Orange


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Un botón para montar, desmontar y usar las formas de viaje.
Bind a key to the game's built-in "Dismount" function. This key will then handle all your mounting, dismounting, and druid/shaman travel form needs. Use the Ctrl key modifier to force using a travel form when a mount would normally be used. Use the Shift key to force dismounting/unshifting while flying. Mounting uses the new "summon random mount" functionality added in Warlords of Draenor, so you must set some mounts as favorites first. There are no options.
If you want to set class-specific mounts as favorites, check out my other addon AnyFavoriteMount.
Glyphs that affect travel forms (eg. by making them as fast as ground mounts, or by splitting Flight Form off into a separate spell) are not yet supported.
Druid form support in general has not been extensively tested. Please report any issues you encounter.
Post a ticket on GitHub or post a thread on WowAce. If you are reporting a problem, please include the actual version number you are using, your character class and level, any relevant glyphs you are using, and whether the problem still happens when all other addons are disabled.
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D'Agostino and company have been touring for the past month, visiting the United Kingdom and several US locations and honing their live chops. Tellingly, the band is still working out some kinks--stage hands and the bands scrambled for a moment before starting as D'Agostino tried to get his amp working. But soon things got going.
"Wer're really happy to be here," D'Agostino, 20, grinned and said into the mic. "There's a lot of people here."
"Tunguska," a newer song from the band, elicited a solid response from the crowd as well--and it was a good thing; Cymbals manager Eddie Bezalel had just arrived with special snap bracelets bearing the band's name, which were referenced in the song.
After coming off stage and changing into a dry shirt, D'Agostino seemed to be basking in the success of the day. "My parents watched from home," he chuckled. "They said we did good. Of course, they would say that."


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Mentoring - Reading
Recommended Reading List
There are thousands of masonic texts available. Indeed the East Lancashire Museum and Library Committee are custodians of hundreds of texts and manuscripts currently housed at the John Rylands University of Manchester Library at: http://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/
One of the aims of our Mentoring Programme is to let all masons in the Province gain access to resources which will enable them to develop a working knowledge of basic Freemasonry and improve their understanding of our Craft and Royal Arch ritual. We hope that some will be stimulated to further investigation and that most will develop their own interpretations of our ritual and its moral teachings and apply their learning to the way they conduct their lives.
It is only by developing a scheme of self improvement that we can become better, more loving, family members, colleagues, friends and members of society.


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Ticket information hasn't been announced yet, but Urban's tourmates will be Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch.
Urban's website confirms his schedule for 2013, with a handful of Australian concerts in late January and early February, then a North American tour July 18-Oct. 5.
It's been about two years since Urban released his last studio album, "Get Closer." He's been working on some new music, according to an August interview with The Tennessean.
To achieve a different sound, new producers, new songwriting partners and a change in recording studio are part of the plan.
"I wanted to have everything around me be totally unfamiliar to me and I think it's great in a sense that all sorts of stuff is coming out that I normally haven't done before," Urban told reporter Cindy Watts. " ... We can't keep remaking the same record."
Urban's appearance in the Birmingham area will be his first since December 2007, when he headlined the BJCC Arena. In May 2009, he played Huntsville, at the Von Braun Civic Center Arena.
Urban, 45, spent part of this year filming early audition episodes for "Idol." He's a new member of the judging team, alongside Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Randy Jackson.
The Fox TV reality show begins its 12th season on Jan. 16. Prerecorded episodes run for several weeks; Urban will return to the judging table for the live shows.


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Just dropping in to wish you GOOD LUCK, Alex!
You sound like you're on the road to good health. Looking forward to reading up on your progress
Hi all
I have known about the whole primal thing for a while now and have been a follower for almost 4 years, however, I have never been particularly strict. Being a 3rd year student I have literally been SURROUNDED by opportunities to cheat - casual beers with friends a few nights a week, parties, meals out, meals with friends, stress, take aways, etc etc. The usual for most people then, but the pressure is high and the temptation to go along with it all is very hard to resist. Also I'm not very good at resisting...
After telling my self numerous times to just have a bit more self control and discipline, I'd be getting into a good routine for a while then having it interrupted by something (holidays, exams, deadlines). Any positives gained are quickly lost after a couple of weeks of heavy drinking, late nights, stress, lack of exercise...
Anyway, I've had enough of being overweight in my early twenties, unless I take a bit of control I'll end up being this way forever and turn out just like my Dad and Granddad - both badly overweight. For the rest of this year, deadline is Christmas, I've signed an agreement with my Dad to both loose weight. The target is 2kg weight loss per month, I am at 87kg now and have set an end point of 78kg but I want to sustain the lean body mass I currently have. Failure to meet this target every month will mean I have to send my sister £50 - something I DEFINITELY do not want to do (he's got to do the same to his ex-wife - an equally unsavoury proposition).
I consider myself to be a good cook with an adequate understanding of nutrition - my biggest issues are lack of exercise and giving in too much. With this in mind I've devised a solid meal plan:
Upon first waking - Protein shake
Breakfast - 3 egg omelette and black coffee
Lunch - Soup
Snacks - Hand full of nuts, tin of fish (mackerel, tuna)
Dinner - Meat and veggies
I've experimented with I.F. and the like however I have come to realise that I do far better with regular feeding throughout the day - fasting led me to binge and over eat in the evenings, however strictly primal and fat containing the food was. I followed the above plan for a few weeks at the end of last term and felt GREAT, unfortunately it was all interrupted by holidays, going abroad and giving in. Seeing as term has just started again and I wont have any upsets for the next 6 weeks (aside from EXAMS ahh!) I really want to get back to this and staying clean.
Exercise-wise, I was really getting into swimming, going to the pool about 4 times a week doing 60 lengths each time, depending on energy levels I'd either do a good sprint routine I'd found:
16x25 warm up, 8x25 (30 sec intervals), 6x50 (1:15 intervals), 4x100 (2 min intervals), 8x warm down (1-2min rest between sets)
OR simply moderate pace freestyle, stopping every 15 lengths or so.
This is something I am very much looking forward to getting back into now I'm back at uni again. Also with spring finally here (YES SUNSHINE!) I can get back out on my bike. I plan to cycle to campus a few times a week (7 miles each way) and at weekends just go out for rides. There's a cool mtb club here that does weekly rides and a decent 4x track, which is basically sprint training! (Jordan Lunn Leamington Spa 4X 2012 - YouTube)
To monitor it all (I'm an engineer, I like numbers) I've got myself an Ozeri electronic scale and a fat caliper, ill take measurements every day I can and using a great spreadsheet I found on Scoobysworkshop (How To Weigh Yourself Accurately - Scooby's Home Workouts) I can track weight and body fat. I was once into lifting weights and hitting the gym however right now the first target is to shed some of my excess fat - I am currently at approximately 21% bodyfat and 191lbs.
Long post for starters, Ill use this journal to keep track of my progress, post meals, write daily summaries etc. Also hopefully as another motivational tool to help keep things all ship shape.
If you've made it this far then thanks for reading and wish me luck!
Just dropping in to wish you GOOD LUCK, Alex!
You sound like you're on the road to good health. Looking forward to reading up on your progress
Thanks bullymama!
Progress report:
So here I am, a few days in to my new start/routine/existence and it's all going well.
Sunday afternoon I cooked my first roast dinner in quite a while, I did a large roast chicken smeared with a thyme/garlic/rosemary butter (also forced between the skin and meat of the breast) and stuffed with a warm, pricked lemon, garlic and more herbs, and some roast courgette and onions.
I normally roast a chicken in this big roasting tray I had but tried it in my casserole dish on a bed of onions. This made making the gravy easy peasy as just had to pick up the chicken once it was done and let all its juices drain back into the pan. The pan could then go back onto the hob where I added a chicken stock pot, some white wine and a bit of water. I scraped anything on the sides of the pan into the gravy and reduced to a nice consistency.
I did cheat and have a beer (homemade at least!) but I felt it was justifiable as I'd only eaten breakfast that day.
After din dins I removed all the leftover chicken meat from the bones which I put back into my casserole dish with a glug of vinegar, a few whole black peppercorns and filled with cold water.
This I left on the hob for a couple of hours before straining the liquid off and adding in finely chopped onions, carrots, celery and peppers with a tin of tomatoes, tin of sweet corn and a chicken stock pot. Left this to simmer for an hour or so and – ta da! Soup for the week!
I went for a swim on Sunday, I haven't got my funky speedo's with me at the moment so a pair of shorts had do to, they were a bit of a drag….! Did 60 lengths but I've definitely lost a lot of fitness over the holidays, I ended up doing a load of 100m sets, interspersed with kicking and stroking (?) sets using the floats thrown in, resting as needed between them all.
Stayed at my girlfriends that night and left my shorts and towel there, major bummer, so didnt swim Monday. On Tuesday I was a bit caffeined up and needed to go expend some energy. On campus now they have these outdoor bodyweight 'gym' machine things – tagline "Workout like your inside, outside!". Only three offered enough resistance to be useful, the dip bars, then a chest press and shoulder pull sort of machine, did 3 sets going from one to the other, max reps each time. If I slowed the movement down (3s/3s) then number of reps was 8-12.
I had a membership (£5 a week!) in term 1 to a gym that was literally 5 minutes walk from my house, however with this new schedule I want to be in for exams (namely leaving the house around 7.30am and returning around 7.30pm) I don't want to by gyming before or after. The gym on campus is amazingly new and modern but also expensive – I think ill try and do these outside exercises a few times a week, if only because they're more fun than press ups and they're outside and free!
Anyway, everything's off to a great start and now its time to get back to revision!
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New info packs will help victims of crime
Whakatane Beacon
The packs include contact phone numbers of organisations able to help in the aftermath of a crime, crime prevention tips and a record of possessions people can fill in after being burgled.
There is also information on what to do about truants, rural security and the Crimestoppers initiative, in which people can ring 0800 555 111 and report crimes anonymously.
Neighbourhood Support manager Ron Averes said the pack aimed to arm people with ways to deal with crime so they were proactive, not living in fear.
The idea was borrowed from Rotorua, where it was working well.
Neighbourhood Support is an organisation that helps people get to know their neighbours so they can support each other in instances of crime or civil defence emergencies.
Its purpose is to make people's home, streets, neighbourhoods and communities safer places in which to live.
Working closely with the police, fire service, the Whakatane District Council and civil defence, support groups are given the skills and training to cope with things like fire and protection in their homes.
The groups are provided with information about offences in their neighbours so they know what to look out for, and in turn pass on anything they learn to the police.
There are 260 neighbourhood support groups operating in the Whakatane area, ranging in size from two households to 24.
In the 10 months to October there were 820 offences reported to the Whakatane police, including 332 burglaries.
Mr Averes said 80 per cent of these offences occurred in areas without Neighbourhood Support.
In recent times rural burglaries had been high.
In the rural community it is even more important to have someone looking out for you.
He said often people did not see crimes being committed but they did notice the people responsible in the area around the time.
Community Constable Spike Dickey said it was impressive how people were taking responsibility for their own wellbeing.
"The community needs to look out for themselves and be proactive," he said. "We play a part, the police, but the community need to play a proactive role – not be vigilantes, but take a common sense approach."