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California District 42 Little League: Welcome
California District 42 Little League
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All Leagues!
Our Presidents meetings are open to ALL Board members from all the local Leagues in our District, and ALL Board members are encouraged to attend.
Wednesday, November 2
While many leagues are just putting the finishing touches on their 2016 seasons, November is an important month to make sure your league is ready for the next season. Here are some of the important things that your league should be considering this month, and some resources from Little League University to help guide the way.
- Chartering (Details will be e-mailed directly to District Administrators and League Officials)
- Updating League Officers
- Securing Sponsors
- Planning Registrations
- Preparing Local League Bylaws
- Volunteer Recruitment
Monday, October 31
Player Agent Seminar: There will not be a Player Agent Seminar this year.
Chief Umpire Clinic (Train the Trainer): (December 9-11, 2016) This two part clinic is open to all members of local leagues and Districts (not only UICs) and is designed to provide information and tools on how to train your volunteers to train any level of Little League umpire. The clinic also includes a full day dedicated to the Recruiting, Retaining and Rewarding of your volunteer umpires at the local and District level. Course includes training materials, dormitory style housing and all meals. The clinic begins promptly on Friday at 7pm after a 6pm dinner provided by the Region. Cost $85.00
Registration Link - UIC
Training Instruction Clinics: (Rules I: January 20-22, 2017) (Rules II: January 28-29, 2017)
Rules Session I: A comprehensive Power Point presentation open to anyone who desires more knowledge of Little League Rules and Regulations. Managers, Coaches, Umpires, Local League Officials and District Officials are encouraged to attend. Friday evening and part of Saturday (if necessary) will focus reviewing regulations. The following day will focus on Rules for both Baseball and Softball. Course includes training materials, dormitory style housing and all meals. No gear necessary. The clinic will begin promptly at 7:oo pm after a 6:00 pm dinner provided by the region. The course will end at approximately 2:00 pm on Sunday Cost $70.00
Rules Session II: A combination of Power Point Presentation and real game scenarios for the slightly more advanced Little League volunteer umpire. Saturday will be spent on comprehensive rules review for both baseball and softball. Sunday will be an interactive discussion about real game situations. Course includes training materials, dormitory style housing and all meals. The clinic begins promptly on Saturday at 8:00 am after a 7:00 am breakfast provided by the region. The course will end at approximately 2:00 pm on Sunday.
Registration Link - Instruction Clinic I, Instruction Clinic II
Umpire Mechanics Clinic: (January 27-29, 2017)
This clinic will emphasize the on field experience and umpiring philosophy for local league as well as District umpires. Base and plate mechanics will be taught with an eye towards attendees learning new skills, removing some of the rust as the season approaches and bringing training information back to the leagues and Districts. This clinic begins promptly at 7pm on Friday after a 6pm dinner provided by the Region.
Registration Link - Mechanics Clinic
Scorekeeper Workshop: (February 4, 2017)
A one day training session for anyone interested in the tools and information necessary to keep score at any Little League level for baseball or softball.
Registration Link - Scorekeepers
Weeklong Umpire Academy (February 11-17, 2017)
This Academy is designed for the volunteer Little League Umpire. It is a week of classroom and on the field training that delves into rule knowledge, mechanics, umpiring philosophy and game management. Includes training materials, dormitory style housing and all meals. Umpire gear is required (a very limited supply of equipment to borrow is available). Students are strongly urged to dress as an umpire during all sessions. This Academy begins promptly on Saturday at 7pm after a 6pm dinner provided by the Region. Dorm assignments for students will begin at 5:00pm.
Registration Link - Umpire Academy US
Friday, July 8
With the Little League® International Board of Directors formally adopting USA Baseball's new standard for bat performance testing, Little League International fully supports this program. For more than seventy-five years, Little League has used improvements in science, engineering, and technology to take the sport of baseball to higher levels. By utilizing the most current advancements available, manufacturers can now develop bats with a wood-like performance, which is important for the long-term success of the game.
Developed by a USA Baseball committee of scientific experts, Little League Baseball® has decided to adopt the new bat standard for mandated use effective January 1, 2018. All national members of USA Baseball, including Little League, are encouraged to adopt this new standard. Little League-approved bats can be used through December 31, 2017, and our current bat regulations will be in effect until then. That includes the moratorium prohibiting the use of all 2 ¼ inch barrel baseball bats constructed with composite material in the barrel, unless approved.
Visit LittleLeague.org for detailed information. Little League looks forward to working with USA Baseball, and will begin educating our local leagues, and the parents of our 2.1 million baseball players, preparing them for the important change coming in 2018.
Click here to read the full release from USA Baseball.
Sunday, April 17
Throughout the winter of 2016, Little League® International held meetings with District Administrators, Assistant District Administrators, and other volunteers at each of our nine regions throughout the world. At each of these meetings, updates and changes to Little League Rules and Regulations were discussed, and at the conclusion of the meetings, these potential new rule and regulations were amended to reflect the direct input from the attendees at these meetings.
The amended agenda was then distributed to District Administrators to vote on whether or not Little League should adopt these new rules and regulations. In total, 463 District Administrators voted on these 10 items, which were then discussed, along with implementation strategies, at the annual spring meeting of the Little League International Board of Directors.
The full voting results can be found on LittleLeague.org.
Baseball and Softball Major, Intermediate (50/70), Junior, Senior, and Big League:
This change provides participants at these levels of play the ability to participate in two divisions, provided they qualify under age requirements, Residency/School Attendance Eligibility Requirements, programs, and divisions of play. A player may only be selected to one Tournament team, and must meet tournament eligibility requirements for that specific division.
Friday, November 13
Little League® International always welcomes feedback from every one of our 7,000-plus leagues. We feel that the only way to provide the best experience for Little Leaguers® and their parents is to hear from and listen to our valuable volunteers and participants in communities worldwide.
Little League conducted a very detailed participation research project. That research showed that parents, players, and volunteers want to see Little League® become, as a whole, a younger program, and give children an easier way to play Little League with their classmates. Our volunteer District Administrators and the Little League International Board of Directors carefully considered the results of the research, and ultimately changed the Age Determination Date for all divisions of Little League Baseball and the Little League Challenger Division® to August 31. This change will ensure that no child playing in the Little League/Major Division will turn 13 years old at any point during their final season in that division.
Friday, November 13
Little League International has assembled an online resource page dedicated to baseball bat information. Click here to find the latest bat information, including the current Little League Baseball rules and regulations governing bats, definition of terms, the moratorium on the use of composite bats, and a series of frequently asked questions, with answers and licensed bat lists.
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Batiste Dry shampoo - Brunette
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on 1/17/2017 11:49:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Grey
I have used a couple of Batiste dry shampoos and this is probably my favorite. I have dark hair but the regular ones didn't really show up in my hair, I just think this one smells the best. It is sort of a warm creamy vanilla scent. Not super heavy or lingering though. I cannot use too much of this, as in for more than a day or two, before my hair starts to just feel dusty and tangled and awful. It does dry my hair out a tiny bit but so do most dry shampoos. For a drugstore product I also think it is kind of expensive, around $7 to $8 depending on where I buy it. I also run through it pretty quickly. However it is the best dry shampoo I have ever used, trying 4-5 kinds in total. Other Batiste ones work just as well even for my dark hair but this one has the best smell.
on 5/9/2016 3:34:00 PM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Dry, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Brown
This is for the light to medium brown. This is not the first dry shampoo I have used and I just should have stuck with my original one that I fell in love with instead of tampering with things. This was on sale in the original format Ulta for a beauty steal. When I went to purchase the original because of past experience I sprayed it on my hand to see if it would be white. And it was of course, a very close contact spray on my arm. Being that I have darker hair, I knew better than to purchase the original one if it turns white. I went ahead and bought the brown (even though it was not on sale). Read a few reviews how it sprays all over the place and on clothing but just pretty much ignored them. My problem is it, sprays out brown but then actually turns WHITE on the hair believe it or not! So same old problem of it turning hair grayish Brown which is ridiculous.
Sticking with Salon Grafix invisible dry shampoo. That has worked for me and it's invisible drying. Even says on the bottle but you can never count on it. Yes, this one dries invisible so I'm just going to stick with what I know and love. When I spray at close contact on my arm it does not leave white residue
I also tried Argan volumizing dry shampoo that left my hair white. And I tried coconut oil dry conditioner which is supposed to be like a dry shampoo and that also left a white residue. Just for the record! Good luck... I returned mine today.
on 4/24/2016 6:34:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Other
It actually smells good. And i like that it doesnt look as white as regular dry shampoos.
on 3/7/2016 9:37:00 PM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Brown
This stuff comes gushing out, the amount of product that comes out when you spray seems like way more than other dry shampoos I have tried. (Redken and l'oreal professionel). The brown color is a medium brown so if you have dark brown hair like me it is kind of weird. Actually I think this stuff comes out so heavy I could kind of use it to cover greys. I like the perfume. Usually after I spray dry shampoo I distribute it with my fingers, I didn't like how this made my fingers all dirty with brown dust. I can't understand out other people think this makes their hair feel clean?? Anyways it does the job but I like the L'oreal the best out of the ones I have tested.
on 3/7/2016 11:26:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Olive, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Other, Medium
Eyes: Green
I have a love and hate relationship with this. Firstly, I use dry shampoo as an absolute last resort as I don't think it can every replace shampooing, so I only use it on day 4 if I haven't had to wash my hair on day 3, so already it is having to work quite hard.
Smell - I actually really like, although I do think that it is quite an obvious scent and everyone around you knows that you are using dry shampoo
Results - really good lift and volume. I just spray it where my hair is looking particularly flat and oily, rub it in and hey presto, bouncy, clean looking hair again. Only problem is that the hair only looks clean. The scalp still feels dirty and itchy, and I find that I can't brush it once I have applied the dry shampoo as it is stiff, as though I have applied loads of hair spray. On the plus, I only need to apply in the morning and my shoulder length, thick hair is good to go for the rest of the day.
Mess - this stuff gets everywhere. Don't wear a white shirt if you are wearing it, and do your makeup afterwards. It also leaves marks in the shower (so wash the shower afterwards) and runs out of the hair like dye. I also find that I shed more hair when I wear it, although this could be because of the fact that I have gone for longer than normal without washing it.
Value - because I use it quite rarely (a couple of times a month) I find that a can will last for ages so it is good value for me. If you are using it daily then it's probably not great value.
However, despite the negatives, this is still the only dry shampoo I will use as it is the only one that actually does the job for me. I still favour water and a shampoo over a dry shampoo though!
on 12/15/2015 8:44:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Black
I bought this dry shampoo online, which is 30MYR for 200ml from lazada.com.my. To be honest, the price is not really budget friendly for a student as i need to use my money in daily life but for a dry shampoo it didnt hurt to try. My hair is falling out for past year which it is still falling out these days which is really irritating for me and my hair is really really thin that my scalp is obvious. I usually put my hair up in a ponytail but then i realize that it will make my hair worse. So i tried to let my hair down and i usually cover my scalp with eyeshadow, brow powder things like that. But hell who wont be bothered to spent 10 minutes concealing ur scalp with makeup brush and dark eyeshadow everyday. Well this dry shampoo really helps me but it wont last long bcs u need quite alot of product for ur whole head like i do. for that bottle, i think i used for about 20 times or more. i expect the product would last me for 2 month or more. what i really like is the scent, but u wont be happy to touch ur root up in a car bcs its smells really strong flowery. overall, i will buy this product again which i currently ran out of.
on 12/15/2015 12:04:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Acne-prone, Medium, Warm
Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Brown
My favorite dry shampoo. I was so happy to find a drug store one with the option to purchase a colored version, as my hair is jet black and using a white dry shampoo is just annoying.
I'm definitely a convert. This gets me through day 2 and 3 hair easily, and I have very oily hair that I'm often tempted to wash every day. It also keeps oil at bay better than the Klorane stuff, which I always end up having to reapply throughout the day. My one complaint is that it's sometimes a little...too good at soaking up the oil, and can cause the ends of my hair to feel a little dry. I also personally like the matte finish on this, but that's probably a matter of preference. I don't love using aerosols because of their impact on the environment, which is why I'm giving this a lower packaging score.
For the price, this is 100% worth a try.
on 9/29/2015 11:53:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Normal, Medium, Warm
Hair: Brown, Straight, Coarse
Eyes: Brown
I bought the regular dry shampoo with white powder but thought it would be easier to get this one since I have darker hair. The dry shampoo does work it absorbs the oil and makes hair look fresh however its messy. After I "lathered" it up in my hair I had little brown fingerprint marks on my hair line. I had already washed my face and did my make up so I had to wipe it off taking off some my concealer. It washed off of my hands easily. Then I see it on my blouse, I got a damp rag and tried to rub it off but it didnt come off. I'm aware some of this is my fault as I should have started with my hair first and then waited to change into my outfit, but I was in a rush that morning.
The smell is nice, it does what its supposed to but I don't like the mess it made. Ill go back to the regular formula once I'm done with this one.
You heard it from Jackie Rudetski
EDIT: So I rearranged my routine by putting the shampoo in first then wash my face and apply make up...it didn't work, after i was done getting ready I had spots on my forehead and on my blouse....thinking of just tossing this and getting the original one
on 8/18/2015 11:14:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Hazel
As always, Batiste is the best dry shampoo, and this on is no exception. The smell is awesome, and the results, for a light brunette, are awesome. The price is right, the bottle last a long time, and the results are always great, so this is definitively HG for me. The things that I liked less about other Batiste shampoo was the fact that it was going on the hair white, and that problem is gone with this product!
on 4/25/2015 10:31:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Other, Other, Fine
Eyes: Other
my favorite batiste dry shampoo. tried before floral, original fresh dry shampoo. prefer this the best. i actually like the smell, but some may not like it. It gets rid of oil and make my hair less flat. Repurchased many times! Better than klorane!
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Malignant gliomas are the most common and deadly type of brain cancer, highly invasive and resistant to radiation and chemotherapy. Our goal is to understand and target the mechanisms that drive tumor invasion and promote survival in glioma cells. In recent work we identified and characterized a novel extracellular matrix (ECM) protein named fibulin-3, which is absent in normal brain but is abundant in gliomas and promotes tumor growth and invasion. From our preliminary results, we hypothesize that fibulin-3 acts as a diffusible factor in the ECM, promoting invasion and cell survival by mechanisms that may include activation of anti-apoptotic Notch signaling and the NF-kappaB pathway, increased expression of pro-invasive genes, and controlled degradation of the extracellular matrix. Accordingly, inhibition of fibulin-3 may reduce tumor invasion and make gliomas more sensitive to chemotherapeutics. To test these hypotheses, in Specific Aim 1 we propose to investigate the mechanisms by which fibulin-3 promotes tumor cell migration and survival. We will analyze the mechanisms of activation of the Notch pathway by fibulin-3, and the requirement of Notch signaling to mediate the effects of fibulin-3 on cell invasion and survival.
In Specific Aim 2 we propose to analyze the mechanisms by which fibulin-3 may promote ECM degradation. We will analyze if fibulin-3 increases metalloprotease activity and degradation of the ECM by activating the pro-invasive NF-kappaB pathway and inhibiting the metalloprotease inhibitor TIMP3. Finally, in Specific Aim 3 we propose to evaluate the impact of suppressing fibulin-3 on tumor progression and response to chemotherapy. We will assay a novel system to induce the downregulation of fibulin-3 in the tumor and will analyze the effect this downregulation on tumor growth, invasion, animal survival, and sensitization of gliomas to a standard-of-care anti-neoplastic drug. Successful completion of these studies will establish the role of fibulin-3 in brain tumors and will provide new insights into the mechanisms that support brain tumor progression. These results may translate into novel strategies to disrupt tumor invasion and achieve more effective therapies.
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Over the course of the past week, BioWare laid out their roadmap for the changes coming with Star Wars: the Old Republic's Game Update 2.7. Now, those who are curious about the numbering scheme of updates will see how it's pretty much in line with how software developers tend to leave the really big updates and expansions for the round figures (2.0, 4.0, etc.). You can see how we're trundling along to SWTOR's 3.0. Theoretically, the use of sub-numbers (2.7.4, etc.) can ensure they can stretch out the revelation of SWTOR 3.0: the Undiscovered Expansion until sometime next year. However, I don't believe we're going to see that, because we know 2.7 is supposed to drop on April 8th, and 2.8 is supposed to drop on June 10th per Bruce Maclean's Producer's Roadmap.
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I'd describe my own school experience as "hell." I'm 81 years old now, so you can imagine how bad it was back then. Canadian history, as taught in school, was really anti-First Nations people, depicting us as savages and really designed as a campaign of hate.
The Deloitte & Touche audit of Attawapiskat is a textbook outcome of the fatal weakness in Canada's current model of First Nations governance, which is coded to fail. There could be hundreds of Attawapiskats.
Does anyone know what the average First Nations chief's level of training and management experience is? Or the average training and experience of band councillors? How many building inspectors live within 50 miles of Attawapiskat? How about CAs, CGAs or project managers capable of supervising and maintaining records on multiple construction sites?
What makes this sideshow all the more embarrassing is that there's been a complete breakdown in the Chief's relationship with the one independent agency whose power actually does matter -- the press. The indifferent contempt in which she has so consistently held the press is beginning to return in kind. You can almost hear her 15 minutes ticking away. To put it bluntly, you can't just do this.
What we have here is a woman who bemoans the impoverished nature of her reserve while she is partly to blame for it; a woman who has the ability to make things better, but won't because not everyone has RSVP'd to her invitation. What was once a justified pursuit to better the pitiful lives of the disenfranchised in First Nations communities has become a circus in which there is no possibility of dialogue unless every single demand is met. Spence is not a symbol to be admired. She is but one of the myriad reasons why First Nation communities exist in the sad way that they do, and it's time for her to go.
Chief Spence's hunger strike is the perfect unexpected act; it is asymmetrical action in the face of controllable expectations. She is laying everything on the line to reclaim the sacredness of her community and she is succeeding. Use this as inspiration for your own acts.
In the wake of the Idle No More protests that have blocked railway lines and have hinted at more mischief, multiple grievances have been advanced in place of clear-headed analyses. But none of the slogans, clichés and guilt-tripping get to the bottom of why some aboriginals, especially on reserves, are in a sorry state. Fundamental problems with how reserves are run — and the unsustainable nature of some of those rural collectives — is what protesters should ponder.
The issues Chief Spence is raising -- terrible living conditions, deep neglect, poverty and powerlessness -- will not go away, and will not disappear in the face of attack. They are the shame of our nation and must be addressed. But the Conservatives have rejected replacing the Indian Act with a real transfer of power, and the implementation of the self government agreements which all Canadian governments agreed to in Charlottetown 20 years ago. They have offered nothing that even begins to address the issues. We shall all pay a heavy price for this lack of leadership.
Hunger-striking Attawapiskat First Nation Chief Theresa Spence is the reincarnation of Mahatma Ghandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. She is becoming the ...
The Harper Conservatives' lack of consultation with First Nations represents a dangerous narrow-mindedness. The same goes for the government's neglect of environmental protection. It is time to idle no more. It is time to speak out, for First Nations, and for Canadians as a whole.
What are the specific demands of the #IdleNoMore movement? Chief Spence has said that her strike is ultimately about "respect." What specifics are the Idle No More movement looking to change? Repeal of Bill C-45? Removal of the Indian Act? Platitudes about "respect" require detail unless you are Aretha Franklin. Conditions for Aboriginals in our country must improve and the status quo is unacceptable. But #IdleNoMore has a temporary momentum, and unless it answers three basic questions it has a very real expiry date.
I woke up just past midnight with a bolt. My six-month-old son was crying. He has a cold -- the second of his short life -- and his blocked nose frightens him. I was about to get up when he started snoring again. I, on the other hand, was wide awake. A single thought entered my head: Chief Theresa Spence is hungry. Her hunger is not just speaking to Stephen Harper. It is also speaking to all of us, telling us that the time for bitching and moaning is over. Now is the time to act, to stand strong and unbending for the people, places and principles that we love.
During the Arab Spring,Tunisians and Egyptians awoke from the fog of fear, stood up and spoke out on the streets of Cairo and took their movement to the polls. In contrast, voter turnout for First Nations has been dismal at best. Like many oppressed Canadians, Aboriginals have diluted their own strength via their collective electoral idleness. Here's hoping for an Aboriginal Autumn that lasts through the 2015 Spring election.
Canada is guilty of one of the most elemental colonial sins: trying to destroy aboriginal culture and assimilate aboriginal people. That's why Chief Theresa Spence's hunger strike matters. This time, our first peoples won't be placated with an apology in parliament, This time, the revolt is for real.
Chief Theresa Spence hasn't eaten in over 11 days. The weather has taken a big turn for the worse and her tent home on Victoria Island is far from ideal. This was a serious business and she told me she wasn't backing down. I knew then I was watching the beginning of a revolution. Chief Spence has put her life on the line. This is not a game. This is not a stunt. Every day that Mr. Harper tries to wait out the crisis, the stakes rise higher. Mr. Harper has a very short window to show leadership. He needs to come the table and begin to address the issues that have driven so many First Nation communities into poverty and despair.
The story behind the headline is that Chief Spence's hunger strike is not simply about the appalling conditions her people continue to face. Spence is one of many aboriginal leaders looking for a way to express her frustration with the Government of Canada passing laws that affect their lives and land, as well as violating treaty rights without involving them in any of the decision making.
"I'm willing to die for my people because the pain is too much and it's time for the government to realize what (it's) doing to us." We should all be ashamed that these words were uttered in Canada, and that a First Nation leader has put her life on the line to be heard. A hunger strike in Canada is a sign of imperfect democracy.


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My mother wrote down her favorite fudge recipe for me on the first Christmas I was married (over 40 years ago). She saved the original clipping cut from a November 1942 magazine. Now I have both copies…they are yellowed with time, but the fudge is as delicious and chewy as ever.
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"It was good for the price. The bathroom was also very clean and well kept a home feeling if anything. Entertainment was good tv wise. Of you wanted to go to a pharmacy the closest one is about 2 miles away. Other than that really nice stay."
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Palisades overviewPalisades is a relaxing place distinct for its historical sites and sports. You're sure to appreciate the ample coffee and bar options. Plan a fun excursion to Yankee Stadium and MetLife Stadium. Make plans to visit the popular Central Park and Sarah Lawrence College. A family- and business-friendly area, Palisades also has something for everyone.
Where to stay in PalisadesWhether traveling for business or pleasure, Palisades can comfortably accommodate all visitors. There are 1127 hotels in the Palisades area and you can shop as many as 574 deals for rooms on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 60%.
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How to get to PalisadesFly in to White Plains, NY (HPN-Westchester County), 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from downtown Palisades. New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia) is the next closest major airport, 16.6 mi (26.7 km) away.
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- • Yonkers Raceway
- • Lawrence A Wein Stadium
- • Jacob K Javits Athletic Field
- • New Balance Track & Field Center at The Armory
- • Untermyer Gardens Conservancy
- • Legoland Discovery Center Westchester
- • Westchester Skating Academy
- • Sportime USA
- • Bergen County Zoo
- • Westchester's Ridge Hill
- • Palisades Center
- • Galleria at White Plains
- • The Westchester Mall
- • Paramus Park Mall
- • Central Park
- • Sarah Lawrence College
- • Bronx Zoo
- • Yankee Stadium
- • Apollo Theater
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- • April-June: 85°F day, 38°F night
- • July-September: 86°F day, 52°F night
- • October-December: 72°F day, 25°F night
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Go wild these school holidays and experience the sights and sounds of Melbourne Zoo.
Designed especially for primary school students*, this full day program will take you on a journey to see some of our amazing animals that call Melbourne Zoo home.
The day will start getting to know your Kids Go Wild Leaders and fellow group members before your adventure around the Zoo commences. Throughout the day you will get the chance to hear from our keepers and learn what makes our animals so special, play games and participate in fun activities with other kids who are as wild about animals as you are.
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Yellowknife Travel Guide: 106 reviews and 233 photos
I travelled to Yellowknife for work to attend a tradeshow titled Access North. The tradeshow was geared toward promoting the Northwest Territories as a place to do business.
Capital of the Northwest Territories since 1967, Yellowknife is named after the Yellowknife Dene who moved into the area in the early 1800's. It lies within the traditional hunting area of the Dogrib Tribe who re-occupied the land following the decline of the Yellowknife Chipewyans in the 1820's.
The name Yellowknife is derived not from the gold mines within the city, but from an Indian tribe which once lived in the area and were known as Yellowknives because they used copper implements. When gold was discovered here in the 1930s and the first settlement started, people from three neighboring tribes, the Chipewyan, the Dogribs and the Slavey moved into the area from their adjacent hunting grounds.
Yellowknife for me was a great experience and opportunity to experience the Canadian north. There is an aurora about the north and lures people there.
Yellowknife is a modern town, very clean in a great setting. There is about 18000 at the time of my visit.
Here is some touristic proof of my trek to the Canadian north! I am in the North of 60 Club.
I felt travelling there in the fall was also very appropriate, the fall colors where beautiful! The Cameron Falls was amazing and I never fail to get amazed when I see the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis and they were out in full force one night while I was in Yellowknife.
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The terminology for energy-efficient homes can be very technical and confusing to home owners. Here are some simple definitions to help you understand popular energy-saving options for your home.
Energy-Efficient Home
A home that uses less energy than a traditional home without compromising service to owners and occupants.
Energy efficiency can be achieved through things such as improved thermal envelopes, solar-oriented construction, low-e windows and efficient appliances. Note that energy efficiency and energy conservation are different in that conservation efforts reduce or eliminate services to save energy.
Learn how efficient your home is now and ways to improve your home's efficiency with ENERGY STAR's Home Energy Yardstick.
Net Zero-Energy Home
A home in which energy production and consumption are equivalent. That means the energy produced by the home must meet the household's needs. Rooftop solar panels are perhaps the most common way for homes to produce energy.
To help achieve net-zero energy, the home should be designed using a holistic, whole-house approach that strives for efficiency and reduces energy consumption without sacrificing service or comfort. To see examples of zero-energy homes, take a look at Kaupuni Village in Hawaii.
Net Zero-Energy-Ready Home
A home that is outfitted with the necessary structural and technological support to install energy-producing technologies.
Net zero energy-ready homes are appropriate for home owners who plan to install energy-producing technology in the future but do not have the means or desire to do so at the current time. When the home owner is ready to install such technology, it will be a much simpler process.
Net Positive-Energy Home A home that produces more energy than the household needs. A home owner could receive credit from their utility company for the excess energy returned to the grid that is produced by the energy technologies and saved by energy-efficiency measures.
Judging for the 2016 Fall Parade of Homes is completed and you can click below to see a compelte list of the winners.
In addition to these winners, there are many great homes to look at during the Parade of Homes that you won't want to miss.
Pick up a Parade of Homes magazine from the racks at most area grocery stores, at the homes that are in the Parade or you can download it from this website by clicking on the Parade of Homes logo on our home page and it will take you directly to where you will find the entire magazine.
The Parade of Homes hours continue from Noon to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, October 8th & 9th and 15th & 16th.
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You may be wondering how to save money on your energy bills this year. Conducting a do-it-yourself home energy audit is a fast, relatively simple way to assess how much energy your home consumes and determine what you can do to make your home more energy efficient.
A home energy audit will show you where your home is losing energy, how efficient your heating and cooling systems are, and ways to conserve electricity. All it takes is a thorough inspection of the areas listed here and keeping a checklist of the problems you found.
Air leaks. Stopping or minimizing drafts can save on annual energy costs. Some places to inspect where air commonly seeps from homes include gaps around baseboards, wall and ceiling junctures, electrical outlets, switch plates, window frames, weather stripping, fireplace dampers, attic doors, window-mounted air conditioners and foundation seals.
On your home's exterior, look at the areas where two different building materials meet, such as corners and areas where siding or brick come together with chimneys or the foundation. If you can rattle windows or see daylight around door or window frames, you likely are losing air.
Once you've identified the leaks, seal them with caulk, weather stripping or the same material as the original seal. You can also attach plastic sheets around your windows.
Insulation. In older homes especially, you may have insufficient insulation in the ceiling and walls. Your attic door should be insulated and close tightly. Openings around pipes, ductwork and chimneys should be sealed. Look for a vapor barrier — tarpaper or a plastic sheet — under the attic insulation. To check your walls, make a small hole in a closet or other out-of-the-way place and probe into the wall with a long stick or screwdriver. If it's an outside wall, the area should be completely filled with an insulating material.
Fill the gaps in any openings with expanding foam. Flexible caulk should be used to seal any electrical boxes in the ceiling. If your home lacks a vapor barrier, consider painting interior ceilings with vapor barrier paint. This reduces the amount of water vapor that can pass through the ceiling, which reduces your insulation's effectiveness.
Heating and Cooling Equipment. Inspect your heating and cooling equipment. See if ducts and pipes located in unheated spaces and your water heater and hot water pipes are insulated. Dirt streaks around your ductwork, especially near the seams, are evidence of leaks.
Have your equipment checked and cleaned by a professional annually. If you have a forced-air furnace, replace your filters as soon as they are dirty. Even if they aren't, replace them every 30 to 60 days.
Lighting. Look at the bulbs in your home and determine if a lower-watt bulb would work just as well for your needs. For lights that will be used more than two hours each day, replace your incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs and you can save up to 75% of the energy used for lighting.
A home audit is a great way to find out your home's energy deficiencies and make simple improvements that will save you time and money in the long run.
Your 80-year-old aunt is coming to stay for a few days. You're looking forward to the visit, but realize your home may not be entirely "older-generation" friendly. To help enhance the safety and comfort of your visitor, especially one who may have some of the physical challenges that come with aging, here are a few quick and inexpensive things you can do to make the time less stressful for you and more comfortable for your guest:
Consider pathways in the house. Clear obstacles, and maybe even move furniture that a person usually has to maneuver around. Move any electrical cords that are where a person might walk – perhaps taping them to a wall or using a hook. Clear stairs of any objects—shoes, books, and other personal items that tend to collect on the lower treads. Also check that railings on stairs inside and out are secure, and make repairs where needed.
Lighting is crucial. Put night lights in bathrooms, the guest bedroom, any hallways near the guest bedroom, and perhaps in the kitchen. Make sure there is a lamp or light switch within easy reach of the guest bed so that your visitor can keep a light on until safely tucked in. Well-lit outdoor walkways and entrances are also key for coming or going when it is dark.
Be sure the shower your guest will use has a non-slip floor. To enhance the traction, apply non-slip strips or a suction-attached non-slip mat, both readily available at home improvement stores.
Secure or, preferably, remove any throw rugs, including bathroom mats. Edges of rugs can be a tripping hazard, and even a slight scoot can affect a person's balance. If there are rugs you want to secure rather than remove, non-slip pads can help, but safer still would be to apply double-sided carpet tape or even caulk to attach the rug to the floor. If you choose one of these methods, be mindful that you don't mar the floor underneath.
Identify seating in your gathering rooms that is appropriately firm, high in the seat, and preferably that has arms to help a person easily sit down and get up. A chair that is too soft or too low to the ground can strand a person awkwardly. If in doubt about the available seating in the room, bring a dining chair with arms into the room as an alternative.
If you are considering other more long-term home modifications for aging in place, be sure to consult a remodeler or contractor who is a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist. Find one in your area using the CAPS directory.
Baby boomers, who were the largest American generation until the Millennials took over, are either retired or quickly nearing retirement age. Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964 and who count more than 76 million, may be getting older, but they are definitely not ready to head to the retirement home!
The boomer generation is more active than generations past, has a more sophisticated style and wants options and choices in their homes. Whether they are selling the homes where they raised their children and heading to sunnier pastures, or staying put and redesigning to accommodate their retired lifestyle, boomers are making an impact on housing trends.
Some features that home builders and remodelers are seeing as they begin to cater to the boomers include:
Home Offices: Some boomers are choosing to work past the age of 65. As they transition from a traditional 9-to-5 job, however, they want home offices for flexibility. A second career or part-time employment often eliminates the hassle of commuting while keeping them active and bringing in supplementary income.
Tech/Media Centers: The tech-savvy boomer generation wants top-of-the-line amenities for their homes such as a media room with surround sound and central control systems, which manage all media sources in one location. The house may include a wireless home network, remote control lighting and security features.
Wider Doors and Hallways: As a person ages, there is a likelihood that use of a wheelchair might become a necessity. Designing a home that is livable now but can transition and be functional as the occupant ages is important in ensuring that the home will be a good long-term investment. Wider doors and hallways are useful for moving larger furniture today, and will also be wheelchair accessible tomorrow.
Better Lighting/Bigger Windows: The need for more lighting usually increases as we grow older. To accommodate this, builders are adding more windows and making them larger to let in more natural light. They are also adding more light fixtures in areas including under cabinets and in stairwells. Multiple switches to reduce the number of trips and dimmer controls to eliminate glare are other options.
First-Floor Bedrooms and Bathrooms: More than 40% of new homes have master suites downstairs, a 15% increase over a decade ago. Boomers not wishing to go up and down stairs with bad knees and aching backs have helped fuel this trend. The bedrooms also are also larger, with more spacious walk-in closets and bathrooms that have a separate tub and shower and dual sinks.
Easy to Maintain Exteriors/Landscaping: Yard work, painting, and other landscaping chores may no longer be enjoyable to aging home owners. People who move to a new home when they retire may opt for a maintenance-free community. Those that choose to stay in their homes might make improvements to exterior surfaces such as installing stucco, brick or low-maintenance siding. Lawns are being replaced with living patios, decorative landscaping, or flower beds which can be a hobby for gardening enthusiasts.
Flex Space: Flex space has become more prevalent in both new homes and remodeling. Flex spaces are rooms that take on the purpose of the present home owner's needs but can adjust with changes as they occur. What may have once started out as a guest bedroom can be redecorated to serve as a hobby room or library. This allows home owners to stay in their homes longer as it continues to serve their needs throughout life's stages.
A Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) has been trained in the unique needs of the older adult population, aging-in-place home modifications, common remodeling projects, and solutions to common barriers. Access our directories to find a designated CAPS builder or remodeler in your area.
Buying your first house is very exciting. But financing your home purchase can be a daunting experience. In both cases, do your research and shop carefully to ensure you find exactly what you want and need.
Deciding how much to spend on your home and which type of mortgage will work best for you — as well as understanding the settlement process — can be confusing. However, there are many sources that can help you get prepared well before you step foot into a sales office, model home or open house.
If you are thinking of buying a new home, you must pay close attention to many details to ensure that you find one that will suit your needs and preferences. Before you start shopping, you should sit down with the members of your household to discuss your preferences and the many options available to you.
Here are some things you should consider:
The first step in the home buying process is determining how much you can afford. Check out our "Advice for Financing Your First Home" to learn more about how you can prepare for the financing process. To ensure that the financing process goes smoothly, buyers should consider pre-qualifying for a mortgage and having a financing commitment in place before shopping for a new home.
Before you start shopping, you should sit down with the members of your household to discuss your preferences and the many options available to you.
An easy way to organize your thoughts is to write each separate feature that you want on a 3X5 card, and arrange the cards in order of their importance to you. For instance, if you like to cook, you may want a home with a large, well-equipped kitchen. Or you may settle for a small kitchen, so that you can have extra space for a library, office or playroom. Some home buyers seek large, open interior spaces, while others prefer traditional rooms that afford more privacy. While looking for a home, consider whether your needs are likely to change over time. If you plan to add rooms, find out if there is enough space on your site for such expansion and whether such additions are permitted by your local jurisdiction.
Options include single-family homes and condominiums. Some home buyers prefer homes with large yards. Others opt for condominiums where they can avoid yard maintenance entirely. With a single-family home in a development, you'll be responsible for your own yard and home, but may be restricted to certain design elements or other regulations if there is a home owners association. A condominium is a home in a multi-unit complex, such as an apartment building or a townhouse cluster. You own the home, and you and your neighbors jointly own the common elements, such as the land around the complex, the parking areas, building exteriors, hallways, utility pipes and recreational facilities. A condominium owners association is responsible for maintaining the jointly owned elements. The day-to-day business of the complex is generally handled by a managing agency. Learn more about the types of home construction
Now that you know the type of home and features you are looking for, and how much home you can afford, you're ready to begin searching for your perfect home. Whether you use a realtor to find an existing home or work with a builder to buy a new home, you'll be more focused with your search.
Your home may be the biggest investment you will ever make. Taking good care of it with regular maintenance is necessary to preserve its value and ensure it will provide a comfortable, safe shelter for you and your family for years to come.
Maintenance Inside the Home
Air Filters
Safety and Security
Roof, Gutters and Downspouts
Windows and Doors
Simple Repairs
Faucets, Sinks and Toilets
With winter finally leaving and warmer weather on the way, it's time to tackle all that spring cleaning!
It can be a lengthy process but it's important that you don't miss these often overlooked steps.
Exterior Jobs
Winter can be rough on the exterior of your home. So you should start on the exterior before the spring rains cause more problems.
1. Clean out the gutters of any debris leftover from the winter storms and check to make sure your gutters are still securely fastened.
2. Clear away all the debris from your exterior drains. This will allow the heavy spring rains to properly flow and prevent back ups.
3. Check your windows for any cracking or splitting from the caulk. If so, clean off the mildew and replace the caulk.
4. The warming weather will inevitably lead to outdoor entertaining, so don't forget to clean off your patio furniture using a mild soap and warm water. Gently scrub away any dirt that has collected over the winter. If you have wrought iron and rust has started forming, gently sand it off.
Now, wipe off your shoes and head inside.
Interior Jobs
5. Unplug your refrigerator, slide it away from the wall and vacuum the dust that has accumulated on the condenser coils. This task may seem small, but can greatly extend the life of your refrigerator.
6. Vacuum out the dust that is sticking to your air vents. After the vents are clear of dust, apply a thin layer of car wax on all surfaces of the vent to prevent dust from sticking and to allow for easier airflow.
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There are still a few things left that should be done by professionals.
7. If you built a lot of fires over the winter, have a CSIA-Certified chimney sweep inspect your chimney and fireplace. This should be done annually to prevent house fires. As a bonus tip, throw a handful of salt into a fire to prevent soot and add some color to the flame!
8. Have a contractor certified by National Roofing Contractors Association inspect your roof for any missing, warped or loose shingles and check for loose seals on your skylights.
9. Before the weather warms up too much, have your HVAC system inspected by a qualified technician and, if needed, replace your filters.
Now that you've checked these jobs off your list, you can start enjoying the spring!
Homeownership is the American dream, but it's also a lot of work. Your home is a significant investment and requires a consistent level of upkeep to maintain its efficiency and to protect its value.
As you make new resolutions for 2016, set aside some time to build a schedule of your ongoing home maintenance duties. Creating a calendar of anticipated maintenance needs will help you remember key milestones and better prepare for any big expenses.
The following examples of typical home maintenance should be completed at least annually. Consider your home's specific needs to determine the relevance and timing of each task, and mark your calendar appropriately.
In the spring:
In the fall:
Before winter:
Anytime throughout the year:
The joys of homeownership come with a long list or responsibilities. But staying on top of these duties will help keep your home healthy as the seasons change and the years pass.
Embarrassed by your outdated kitchen or tired of that ugly bathroom, but aren't yet ready to move to a new home? Remodeling those rooms is your next best option. And there is no better time to consider a remodeling project than during National Remodeling Month in May!
But beware that even a seemingly simple modification to your home could become a dangerous task for even the most confident do-it-yourselfer. By first consulting with a professional remodeler, you could save yourself a lot of time, money and headache by getting the job done right the first time. Yet with so many remodelers to choose from, how do you find the right one for you and your home?
The easiest way to begin your remodeler reconnaissance is by going online.
Proceed with Caution
The Internet makes it easy to find a wealth of information with just a few quick clicks of the mouse. Much of what you find will provide some useful background, but you can't believe everything you see or read. When looking through customer rating sites, use good judgment to weigh the value of certain online reviews (positive or negative).
Keep in mind:
Remember, the most accurate customer review will always come directly from the mouth of a previous client. If you don't happen to know any former clients of the remodelers you are considering, simply ask those remodelers for references of recent projects.
To find a reliable Remodeling Council contractor that is a member of The Wichita Area Builders Association, click on "Find a Member" and then "Remodelers Council." You will find a list of current members of the Council. Another good resource is our "Remodelers Council Directory and Resource Guide" which you can also access through our website at www.wabahome.com.
The judging for the 2016 Spring Parade of Homes winners is completed and you can click below to see a complete list of the winners.
In addition to these winners, there are many great homes to look at during the Parade of Homes that you won't want to miss.
Pick up a Parade of Homes magazine from area grocery stores, Parade homes or download it from this website for more detailed information and a map of locations.
The Parade of Homes hours continue from Noon to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, April 16 & 17 and 23rd & 24th!
Come and see the home of your dreams!
The home building industry celebrates New Homes Month in April by sharing the top features that will be seen in typical new homes built in 2016. Once again, builders are responding to what home buyers want by offering greater efficiency in the design and function of the home.
"Today's new homes include features that will help homeowners reduce energy consumption and enhance the conveniences of modern living," said Ed Brady, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Bloomington, Ill. "Our builders are telling us that energy efficiency continues to be a top demand from consumers."
NAHB recently surveyed builders about the features they are most likely to include in new homes they build this year. Four of the top 10 features focused on energy efficiency: low-E windows, Energy Star-rated appliances and windows, and programmable thermostats.
These features correspond to the list of features that consumers say are most important to them, as well. According to NAHB's latest survey of home buyer preferences, Energy Star appliances and windows, as well as an Energy Star rating for the entire house, are among the top five most-wanted features.
In fact, home buyers are willing to pay more for a home if they can get lower utility costs in return. On average, they will pay an additional $10,732 up front to save $1,000 a year in utilities.
Other popular features that builders said they are most likely to add to their homes include a walk-in closet in the master bedroom, laundry room, great room (kitchen-family room-living room) and a central island and granite countertop in the kitchen.
While lenders are looking more closely at borrowers today than in recent years, there are options for purchasing your first home without a 20% downpayment. For example, the FEderal Housing Administration (FHA) offers loans to first-ime home buyers with downpayments as low as 3.5%. However, these loans require mortgage insurance.To ensure that the financing process goes smoothly, buyers should consider pre-qualifying for a mortgage and having a financing commitment in place before shopping for a new home. Buyers also may find that some home builders have arranged favorable financing for their customers or offer financial incentives.
Designed to accommodate today's busy lifestyles, new homes - including urban condos and single-famiy homes - feature open floor plans, flexible spaces, low-maintenance materials and other amenities that appeal to younger buyers.With energy costs newar the top of consumer concerns, it's good to know that new homes can be more energy efficient than ever. Innovative materials and construction techniques mean that today's new homes are built to be much more energy efficient than homes constructed a generation ago. Not only can they be more affordable to operate, new homes also are significantly more resource efficient and environmentally friendly.
Today's tech-savvy home buyers use mobile apps to quickly gather all of the key information on a property and to see extensive photos from their cell phones or tablets. For example, Homesnap allows you to snap a picture of any home and get all the relevant property details, including any interior photos for homes on the market.If you're just beginning your search, Realtor.com is a popular app becuase it generally contains the most accurate information gathered from more than 800 local MLS's (multiple listing services).There are also several free mortgage apps to help you determine how much you can afford and to compare real-time rates from multiple lenders. Popular mortgage calculator apps include Zillow and Trulia.
For most Americans, homeownership is a primary source of new worth and is an important step in accumulating personal financial assets over the long term. Although property values have declined in many markets, Americans have more than $10.8 trillion of equity in their homes, and for most families, home equity represents the largest share of net worth. At the same time, rent prices continue to climb - 2.8 percent in 2013 - as rental vacancies dropped to their lowest po int since 2000, according to a recent report from Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies. That makes now a great time to start investing in your future - insead of your landlord's.


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