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Brazelton Touchpoints 16th National Forum, May 3-4, 2013
Community Engagement
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Confirmed Keynote Speaker:
Larry Edelman, MS, Senior Instructor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. As an ongoing consultant to the Colorado Department of Education and the California Department of Education's Desired Results access Project, he assists with the development of approaches to child and family outcomes measurement, professional development, technical assistance, and dissemination. Currently, a strong focus of Larry's work is on the use of digital video and other technology to enhance early childhood services and supports. Larry has consulted with hundreds of early childhood, educational, and health agencies in more than 45 states and abroad on issues related to service delivery, professional development, performance support, and organizational development. He has written, edited, and produced hundreds of professional development programs, materials, and videos that have been adopted throughout the United States and internationally.
Mr. Edelman's presentations are available here:
Brazleton Plenary Handout (4-21-13)
Edelman Technology Handout (4-21-13)
National Forum Overview:
The Touchpoints National Forum promotes knowledge development and networking for providers who serve children and families. This highly regarded annual event draws multi-disciplinary providers from communities and organizations across the United States and the world Participants represent public health, social work, early intervention, child protective services, home visiting, therapeutic services among others. The Forum is open to all who share a commitment to supporting families to ensure that all children have the best start in life and optimal opportunities to succeed.
Dynamic workshops, plenaries and discussions showcase cutting edge research in child and family development. Presenters and participants share best practices, new strategies, and challenges for building partnerships and strengthening families. The Touchpoints National Forum is an important venue to exchange ideas with leading thinkers and researchers.
A primary focus of the Forum is to share knowledge and resources to support providers learning to integrate the Touchpoints Approach into their work with children and families. Participants who have completed Touchpoints Professional Development programs take advantage of opportunities to:
- enhance skills and knowledge for integrating the Touchpoints Approach in practice, programs, and organizations;
- network and share the successes and challenges of working with families with other Touchpoints-trained professionals;
- engage in the community of practice of Touchpoints providers that embodies best values and practices of the Touchpoints Approach;
- explore new applications of the Touchpoints Approach in individual practice and in community settings.
Past Forums
15th Annual Touchpoints National Forum – May 4-5, 2012
Nurturing the Next Generation of Leaders in Early Childhood
It was wonderful to have many of you at our 15th National Forum. As promised, below you will find the materials and handouts from keynote presentations and workshops. We do not have permission to share materials from all presentations but have made available all that we can. Should you be seeking something we are not authorized to share, please let us know and we will notify you if something changes. You can email email@example.com
Thank you and please check back soon for next year's date!
Betsy Myers, Founding Director, Center for Women & Business, Bentley University and Author of Take the Lead: Motivate, Inspire, and Bring Out the Best in Yourself and Everyone Around You
Betsy Meyers Touchpoints Presentation May 4 2012
Leadership Empowerment Action Program (LEAP), an Intentional Leadership Development Program dedicated to building the advocacy and policy skills of early childhood practitioners.
Amy O'Leary, MPA, Early Education for All Campaign Director at Strategies for Children.
Rosemary Hernandez Garcia, MBA, MS, Program Manager Regional Employment Board of Hampden County, Inc.
Touchpoints Final LEAP
Team Types handout
Touchpoints, NBO and Infant Mental Health
Step by Step NBO
Strategic Communications: Research and Social Issues Framing
ECD Core Handouts
ECD Core story
Strat Comm Jane Feinberg
New Touchpoints Module: Understanding Children's Behavior using the Touchpoints Developmental Framework
Developmental Module Key Concepts
Touchpoints & Inpatient Nursing Pilot
Family Resource Centers: Models for Family Empowerment, Family Strengthening and Family Engagement
LAVC Family Resource Center
Bringing the Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework to Your Organization
The Meaning of Derailment in Touchpoints
Derailment (no pictures)
A Wealth of Words: Helping Families to Build Young Children's Language and Literacy
PLA Conference Handouts
A Wealth of Words
Brazelton Touchpoints Center's Evaluation: Review of Recent Key Findings and Lessons Learned
Community Wide Systems Integration: Key Elements & Findings
Touchpoints in Reflective Practice
What's New in Delivery the Touchpoints Approach?
What is a Principle?
Dev Framework Intro to the approach
Update/Overview of Brazelton Touchpoints Center's New Initiatives
Narrative & Culture: How do we understand our own stories in relation to our work with children and families?
Forum Culture-Narrative
What infant & toddler research teaches us about buffering family risks, supporting parent engagement, supporting parent-child interactions, and enhancing positive child outcomes: The Example of Early Head Start
Past Conference Themes
- Families, Providers, & Communities under Stress: Strengthening Vulnerable Systems 2009
- Advancing Child and Family Development 2008
- Touchpoints Turns Ten: Making Change for Decades to Come 2007
- Strengthening Families… Building Bonds … Forming Alliances 2006
- Strategies for Empowering Families, Caregivers & Communities 2005
Past Speakers
- Marian Wright Edelman, JD, Children's Defense Fund
- Barry M. Lester, PhD, Author of Why Is My Baby Crying?: The Parent's Survival Guide for Coping with Crying Problems and Colic
- Kyle D. Pruett, MD, Author of Fatherneed: Why Father Care is as Essential as Mother Care
- Jack P. Shonkoff, MD, Co-Editor of From Neurons to Neighborhoods
- Geoffrey Canada, MEd, Harlem Children's Zone
- Joan Lombardi, PhD, Deputy Assistant Secretary and Inter-Departmental Liaison for Early Childhood Development, Administration for Children and Families in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC
- Judy Langford, Senior Fellow, Center for the Study of Social Policy, Washington, DC
- Daniel Stern, MD, Author of The Motherhood Constellation: a unifying view of parent-infant pyschotherapies
- Vivian Paley, MA, Author of The Boy Who Would be Helicopter
- Alvin F. Pouissant, MD, Professor of Pyschiatry, Harvard Medical School


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Elizabeth is a public nuisance. Her status is not official yet, but it will be soon. The local police have encouraged the families in this neighborhood to fill out the paperwork that will fulfill the legal requirements. It's probably the best thing to do. When that paperwork is complete the police will no longer be forced to respond to her every call. And she calls a lot. When a car parks a little too far into the road, she calls the police. When she believes someone has trespassed on her property, she calls the police. When the children are playing outdoors and a ball rolls into her yard, she calls the police. She has the reputation of a person who must sit by the window with phone in hand. Nine and one are already pushed and she's just waiting for a reason to hit the one again. She was one of the first people we were told about when we moved to this neighborhood. "You're going to have to watch out for Elizabeth…"
Everyone in the neighborhood knows who she is. Her yard is easy to spot as it's the one that is completely overgrown. In most cases people who do not care for their yards have it cut by city hall and receive a bill in the mail. In her case she's managed to convince them that this chaos is a gardening style. Her house is over an aquifier she says, one of the few in the area, and that is why the trees grow so well and why they remain so dense. She's the one who hands out apples or oranges on Halloween. She's the one who has lived in the neighborhood since before many of the rest of us were even born and long before the other houses were built.
A few weeks ago Aileen came into the house and told me that Elizabeth was out shoveling her own driveway. She is definitely too old to be doing this. So I put my coat on, grabbed my shovel, and walked up the street to her home. She had propped herself up with a crutch under her one arm and was holding a broom in the other, trying to sweep the snow away. We had seen a good ten centimeters fall and it was wet, heavy snow. A broom wasn't going to cut it, and particularly so along the edge of the driveway where the plows had pushed it into hard piles at least a couple of feet high. I asked if I could help her and she hesitatingly agreed. She gave me a few pointers on how to best shovel and told me she'd be pleased if I'd just deal with the big piles close to the road. She asked if I would like to be paid and I said, "Absolutely not."
I got to work while she headed indoors. I cleaned up the piles and then got to work on the rest of the drive. A few minutes later she emerged from the house to chat. She told me that the driveway had been widened many years before and they were able to fit at least eight cars in it. That explained why I was winded. She told me about her broken leg and then about her sons, both of whom live in the area, I believe, and both of whom seem quite well-to-do. She seemed perfectly pleasant, even for a public nuisance. She was grateful that she was going to be able to get out of her driveway that day, because she had a schedule with a physical therapist. When the job was done I told her to get in touch with me anytime and headed home.
Since that day we've had several snowstorms and we're in the midst of the snowiest winter in years. Last I heard we had seen 142 centimeters and that was three storms ago. We're in the midst of another one today. The schools are canceled and it's as good a day as any to just stay off the roads.
Whenever the snow begins to accumulate, I cross the ditch and shovel her out. There was one time that I somehow forgot but she called a neighbor (she didn't have my phone number) and asked him to come and knock on the door. He passed along the message and I hurried right over. By my count there are at least twelve or fifteen neighbors who are closer to her home than I am. They drive by while I'm shoveling or they use snow blowers to get the snow off their drives at the same time. But none of them help her. I don't know if she has burned all of those bridges or if this is just a symptom of the times we live in. Even the neighbor who came to knock on my door didn't offer to help.
Today is my son's eighth birthday. Eight years ago we brought him home from the hospital and we were wearing shorts and t-shirts. Today it is well below 0, we have already seen 15 centimeters of snow, and it continues to fall. "In like a lion, out like a lamb" is what they say about March. I hope that old adage proves true this year. The last thing I wanted to do today was shovel out a long driveway covered in 15 centimeters of heavy snow. I grumbled to Aileen this morning, saying "I picked quite the year to start helping Elizabeth, didn't I?" She lovingly scolded me and I went on my way. Though it's his birthday, I told Nick to come along and to help me out. He did so quite willingly, despite having some new toys and games to play with and Super Mario Galaxy for the Wii demanding his attention. And off I went, perhaps a bit resigned to my fate.
We got to work, chipping away at the driveway. After a few minutes of hard work Nick piped up. "Daddy, this is what the Bible says, isn't it? That anyone who has a need is our neighbor?" And he was right—that's exactly what the Bible says. But Scripture also makes it clear that any good things I do are utterly worthless when I do them with a grumbling spirit. In that moment I saw that I had been going about this all wrong. My little boy (who really isn't so little anymore) ministered to me this morning as we cleared the driveway of our neighborhood's public nuisance. My boy is a blessing to me in more ways than he knows.
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ummm… wow! I stand convicted with tears in my eyes. Thank you Tim for so humbly sharing with us. May my eyes be opened to who my "neighbors" are and may God give me a willing spirit. What sweet evidences of grace in your son!!! Thank you very, very much Tim. Thank you for helping Elizabeth. (ps.. can I have some of your snow? this Virginian is so sad for so little snow this year!)
Tim,As a Wisconsinite who is also seeing record snowfalls this year, I can relate on more than one level. A few years ago the elderly couple across our street fell into hard health times as the husband began failing physically. He passed away a little over a year ago now. During that time and since, we began mowing their lawn and clearing snow for them. We send our three children over in the fall to clear leaves, and in the spring to pick up fallen branches. Our children are learning how to spread Christ's love through actions and we have learned how much of our every day lives are watched by those who live around us. As we meet new people in our little community (population 400), most people know us as "the people who help Helen."
This year, we have expanded our practice of doing unto others by clearing more of our neighbor's snow covered walks and driveways. It helps that I have a snow blower, but time and gas still make it a sacrifice. This year I began to approach the snow removal with a different perspective. As I am clearing the snow from any of our neighbor's driveways, I pray for their souls. I pray that in the simple act of snow removal that God would open up conversation doorways where we can share His gospel. I pray for a boldness to speak His truth when those opportunities come.
Thanks so much for sharing this story Tim. May God's grace be extended to those who live around you as the see your good deeds.
I wonder how many on your block either: a) are Christians or b) know you're a Christian. Although what you do is not extraordinary in the ultimate sense, in our society it is. Thanks for sharing this, maybe it will awaken others from their self-centred slumber. Hopefully it's awoken me.
Happy birthday to Nick! How I love all the cute, deep things he always has to say and know he is learning invaluable lessons as well by seeing you helping this woman out on a continual basis. There are few greater examples you could give him then one such as this of what it truly is to be salt and light in the world!
Hey Tim,Thanks for your honesty & humility in sharing with us. Isn't it a blessing that God has given us our children, these little evidences of grace that have this keen ability to shed light on sin in our life!Blessings to you and your family,Petebtw..its sunny and -9 here in TBay! Just hope they don't have to call out the army 4 u…hehe…just kiddin.
I loved reading this. It is convicting because it reminds me that I need to be loving others in practical ways that culture no longer expects of me. And it is encouraging because it is a picture of ordinary Christians serving others and learning from each other. Thanks for posting.
And I'm ready for winter to be over, too.
Isn't it awesome to experience a "God moment" in the most unlikely of places! It so often is the kids that reveal God's heart to us adults! We can learn a lot from them.
I was encouraged by your post Tim. Actually I love most of your posts. My day wouldn't be they same without your post showing up on my reader!
I just took a break from sermon preparation to read your blog. Thanks! I am preaching on Matthew 5:38-48, and as you talked about grumbling verses 41,42 came to mind. "Whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him to." If you get a chance, do a little reading on this verse, it is quite convicting!
What a great story. A very good reminder to us all to check our hearts in what we do and to be willing to serve others. As a physical therapist, I work with people like Elizabeth and often wonder how they get along at home. It is good to know that she has a willing neighbor to help. Think of how many in this world don't.God has blessed me with the heart of a servant when dealing with people. At least, most of the time. I too find myself in many situations where I need to check my heart while doing the service that God has called me to. I really appreciate the pointed reminder. God bless you, your family, and this continued ministry.
One more thing… I had a neighbor behind me that moved in a year ago. His wife complained about everything. I found myself avoiding her and praying that they would move. After all, she seemed to hate it here and she never hesitated to let us know all the details. She would even come to our door and complain about everything we were seeming to do wrong. It got to the point that we would see her coming and somehow we would disappear.Her husband stopped by this weekend as I was out power washing the van. He wondered if I had noticed that his wife and children weren't anywhere to be seen lately. I sadly said that I did not notice because the weather was so cold lately that this was one of the first times we had been outside. He then told me that she took the children and left him.My heart shattered to pieces. I told him that I was so sorry and invited him to our neighborhood prayer group. I could see the pain in his eyes and I felt like such a jerk.I went inside and broke down before the Lord begging Him to forgive me… pleading with him to use our family to minister to him. Please pray for him.And again, thank you for sharing this story. I needed to read it.
That was a beautiful story, probably one of your best posts I reckon. Nick sounds like a pretty wise kid. It's probably the name.
And may I just say, you also sound like a pretty wise dad, buying him Super Mario Galaxy. Fantastic game, good work :)
Thanks for the reminder Tim. We have several elderly neighbors that we have made a point to reach out to in practical ways, though not always as consistently as we'd like. I'm also reminded that our "neighbors" are not only those that seem to have physical needs but also those that have great spiritual needs that manifest themselves in gross sin. A few years ago we had some meth dealers living behind us and we, with six children, were very concerned. On Thanksgiving week, one of our children suggested that we bring them some groceries that they too might have a Thanksgiving! We did and you should've seen the bewildered look on their face when we dropped off the bag of groceries.
I was blessed by this story. My mother was a feisty old lady, and my husband and I were convicted by a sermon by Alastair Begg, about taking care of our parents in their old age. None of my siblings wanted to take her in because she was a real high maintenance woman, with alcoholism and other issues. We took her in, expecting to take care of all her needs as she was entering the beginning phases of dementia. She died unexpectedly seven or so months later. When I read testimonies like this, I am reminded of my mother. I am thankful she lived with us before she died, and I hope that God opens another door to bless an elderly person. I still see her in various stories, and in elderly people out and about.
OK, I'll play the devil's advocate and I will sincerely welcome any constructive criticism regarding my point of view here.
I was enjoying the story until I got to the point where she has a couple of sons who live in the area and they seem to be well-to-do.
I don't believe it is charitable to do something for someone when they have capable family members who should be doing the the work. If she is at odds with her sons she now has ammunition to throw in their faces, "The nice young man down the street comes and shovels my drive because you are too sorry to care for your mother."
I would find their addresses and send them a bill.
I understand that this sounds "mean spirited" and insensitive. I also understand that the Bible says, "Pure religion and undefiled before God and man is to care for the widows and orphans in their distress." I don't believe snow is what is meant by "distress". I believe the term "distress" refers to the time of adjustment immediately following the death of the husband and father.
I'm not trying to pick an argument with you or anyone else. This is my belief and if I'm wrong then I will be glad to be set straight.
Just curious Tim—With all this interaction, have you had the chance to share the Gospel with this "nuisance"?
I thought only emergents did this sort of "incarnational" ministry. I'm sure I read that in a Dan Kimball book somewhere. Thanks Tim, for dispelling the myth (lie?) of the navel-gazing reformed evangelicals!
Tim, although I find your comment valid, this is my own view.
Distress would refer to any difficult situation that seem beyond one's capacity. In the case of old Elizabeth, not only was the task beyond her strength, no one - not even her children, bothered to help her. It's as though she had no family at all.
Thank God for people like Tim. You're blessed to be a blessing!
Tim in comment #28,
Interesting point. I'm not going to necessarily affirm or negate your idea, but I will add that Paul seems to have something along these lines in mind in 1 Timothy 5:3-10. Perhaps assisting a widow such as this who has living, able-bodied children removes opportunity from them to fulfill the mandate to them to care for those in their household.
Great post Tim, and a great reminder of neighbor-love! My only reservation while reading it was this nagging thought that kept coming to me, "What if one of Elizabeth's relatives, associates, or other neighbors reads this and informs her that her helpful neighbor has clearly and very openly labeled her a 'public nuisance' on his blog for all to see?" How will she respond?
Thanks for this great post. It fit so well with my devotional about bearing each other's burdens. But your part about our heart attitude is the MAIN POINT! And who is our neighbor, really? Certainly we are called to love and serve those who live near us. And heavy snowfall is a great opportunity! I am reminded of one of my real-life heros, Fred Rogers, who used to say, "Your neighbor is anyone you happen to be with at the moment." Isn't that such a Christ-like attitude? :-)
I understand that this sounds "mean spirited" and insensitive. I also understand that the Bible says, "Pure religion and undefiled before God and man is to care for the widows and orphans in their distress." I don't believe snow is what is meant by "distress". I believe the term "distress" refers to the time of adjustment immediately following the death of the husband and father.
I think we are just called to serve and to let God work out the rest. The fact that she has well-to-do sons who live nearby just ads to the tragedy of the story, I think. So I think we just need to let God deal with that while we do what we can to serve.
Perhaps you're right and I'm too suspicious and critical.
I remember a seminary professor teaching from the pastorals who said there are:
Widows indeedWidows in needandWidows in greed
While you give your alms through this service, do not let your left hand blog what your right hand doeth.
Uh…25cm more tonight and tomorrow. Your wife is probably impressed with your arms.
You gave your son the most valuable birthday present - teaching him the Lord's ways of serving others is much more important and long lasting than "new toys and games to play with and Super Mario Galaxy for the Wii demanding his attention"! Thanks for the encouragement.


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Many studies during the past few decades have sought to determine whether the death penalty has any deterrent effect on homicide rates. Researchers have reached widely varying, even contradictory, conclusions. Some studies have concluded that the threat of capital punishment deters murders, saving large numbers of lives; other studies have concluded that executions actually increase homicides; still others, that executions have no effect on murder rates. Commentary among researchers, advocates, and policymakers on the scientific validity of the findings has sometimes been acrimonious.
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Wooten bags last-minute turkey
When Ryan Wooten got the chance to get away from his office a few minutes, he knew where he was going.
It was the last Monday of the spring turkey season and he knew a spot north of Baton Rouge held a prize: A trophy gobbler stealthy enough to elude all hunting during the season's first three weeks.
That's why Wooten was so surprised. "When I made the corner (on the gravel road), I saw this turkey with a hen and a another gobbler, I thought to myself this may be a busted hunt because they saw my truck," Wooten said.
That's when he made a fateful decision: When the turkeys disappeared into the woods, he drove past them, then parked a distance ahead of that crossing spot. He set up a decoy in an opening, then disappeared into the woods.
"I figured they would have been long gone. As luck would have it, a hen showed up as soon as I sat down. She eased off in the woods, and I waited about 10 minutes, I yelped one time and got cut off by the gobbler. Within five minutes he showed up coming right to the decoy. ... This must be my lucky day," he said.
It was. The gobbler turned out to be one of this year's trophies: 23 pounds, spurs measuring 1 1/2 inches and an 11 1/2-inch beard.
The next seasons
Retired state wildlife biologist David Moreland said his season in East Feliciana Parish was successful, too, but added that next year's season — and beyond — begins today.
Moreland said while its time for Louisiana hunters to leave the woods and start fishing, it's also time to get the fields ready for the young poults, turkeys hatching in the next weeks. They will provide future successful turkey hunts.
"If the fields are too thick with grass, the poults cannot feed. If they do not feed, they do not survive," Moreland said, before turning to advice offered by Department of Wildlife and Fisheries turkey biologist Jimmy Stafford.
Moreland said Stafford told him that hunters and landowners "need to create some areas where poults can feed and catch insects, short grassy areas with dirt so they can walk around and field."
Stafford's advice to Moreland keyed on habitat management, part of which was to check out their open, grassy areas and "throw a softball in the patch. If you cannot see it, the patch is too thick for poults to feed in.
"Look for (turkey) nests before cutting grass or discing."
Moreland turned to what he knows best: whitetail deer.
"Deer are feeding heavy in my arrowleaf clover and on the native forage that came out early, so get the summer (food) patches in early before the rains go away," Moreland said. "Once this work is done then (it's) time to do some fishing."
Boater education
The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is making a one-day statewide push to help boaters born on or after Jan. 1, 1984, to "get legal." It will hold its second annual Boating Education Lagniappe Day from 9 a.m.-5 p.m Saturday, May 12, at eight locations.
State law requires anyone born on or after the 1984date to successfully complete a nationally approved boating education course and carry proof of completion to operate a motorboat in excess of 10 horsepower.
LDWF instructors will teach about choosing a boat, classification, hulls, motors, legal requirements, equipment requirements, navigation rules and charts, trailering, sailboats, canoeing, personal watercraft and more.
LDWF Enforcement Division's Lt. Col. Jeff Mayne said the day's fee-free course will offer food and drinks, giveaways and door prizes.
Mayne said space is limited and recommends prospective students register at the LDWF's website: http://www.wlf.
louisiana.gov/lagniappeday or by calling the number listed for the preferred site.
Course locations include:
GONZALES: Cabela's, 2200 W. Cabela's Parkway. Call (225) 765-2999.
KENNER: Academy Sports & Outdoors, 1000 West Esplanade Blvd. Call (504) 284-2023.
OPELOUSAS: St. Landry Lumber Co., 207 North Railroad Ave. Call (337) 948-0257.
LAROSE: Larose Civic Center, 307 East 5th St. Call (985) 447-0821.
ALEXANDRIA: Academy Sports & Outdoors, 3205 S. MacArthur Dr. Call (318) 487-5634.
LAKE CHARLES: Lake Charles Civic Center, 3rd Floor, 900 Lakeshore Dr. Call (337) 491-2580/(337) 491-2588.
WEST MONROE: Academy Sports & Outdoors, 111 Constitution Dr. Call (318) 362-3102.
MIDEN: LDWF Region 1 Minden Office, 9961 Hwy. 80. Call (318) 371-3049.


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Doeberl Cup
The Hellenic Club, Woden
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Pairings & Results
Premier: Final Results
Major: Final Results
Minor: Final Results
Under 1200: Final Results
2013 Winners
Minor | ||
Best Unrated | Tristan Routh | |
Under 1200s Medallion | Zoe Harrison | |
Under 1400s Medallion | Ryan Keeble | |
Pooja Cup - Best Aust Female Jnr | Kashish Christian | |
3rd Place | Aelfric Gardiner-Garden | |
2nd Place | Kashish Christian | |
1st Place | David Cannon | |
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Best Under 1650 | Kris Chan | |
Best Under 1800 | Luis Chan | |
3rd Place | Alana Chibnall | |
2nd Place | Jeremy Reading | |
1st Place | Andrew Saint | |
Premier | ||
Best Under 2000 FIDE | Wenlin Yin | |
Best Under 2200 FIDE | Anton Smirnov | |
Bedi Cup - Best Aust Jnr | Anton Smirnov | |
Best Female | Tingjie Lie | |
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1st Place | GM Li Chao |
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The Capital Go Challenge is a Go tournament held in Canberra over the Easter long weekend in conjunction with the Doeberl Cup. 2013 marks the first edition of this tournament and coincides with Canberra's centenary. Come help us celebrate!
Hosted by the Canberra Go Club, this inaugural event is being run alongside the Doeberl Cup at the Hellenic Club (Woden).
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The Finishing Kick With Kayla Evans
Oct. 4, 2012 Back in the fall of her sophomore season, Kayla Evans came off the finish line of her first NCAA Cross Country Championships, thrilled to have contributed to a third-place team finish. The local product out of Bellarmine Prep, Evans was the 4A state cross country runner-up and her freshman year she redshirted in 2008 while the Huskies won the program's first national title. Evans worked her way into a key contributing role, but then was beset by a number of injuries. Her last postseason race came at the 2010 Pac-12 cross country race, and she was out of action entirely in 2011. Faced with a running crossroads, Evans says she was not ready to let it go, and a turning point came happily at last year's NCAA race, as she ran around as a spectator to cheer on her team, and realized she felt no more pain. Eleven months later, Evans has made it back into the lineup, limiting her mileage and thriving by not pushing herself as hard. At the Greater Louisville Classic last Saturday, Evans finished 23rd overall and fourth on the team as UW took second in the large field. She talked to GoHuskies.com about staying the course and her excitement to teach middle school science.
GoHuskies: Back on the travel squad this fall, is it tough to handle the missed classes? GH: How close are you to finishing your Bachelor's degree? GH: Is that leading you towards being a science teacher? GH: Do you have a full track season ahead of you, too? GH: So would you be done with classes for track season? GH: At practice, you've got some of the freshmen sitting around here talking about eating in the dorms and their classes have just started, does it seem like the time has flown by now? GH: Obviously it's been a long road for you through injuries, can you retrace what it took to come back? I think it makes the comeback all the more sweet. I'm not doing it just for myself, I am coming back onto a team where we really do want to achieve that big dream together. Eventually at nationals last year I had flown out to watch the team race and I got to run around the course, I didn't think too much about it, and in the course of doing that I realized that it didn't hurt anymore. When I came back I started moving in the right direction and finally got to move off the Alter-G and hit the ground and it was still super slow going. We bumped up the mileage little by little, in tiny increments. By the end of last track season I was able to race twice, which at the time was a huge deal. They were PRs both in the 3ks. I didn't do a whole lot of racing prior to that, in my college career (laughs), but besides that it has been a whole summer of training and constantly trying to slow myself down, with trial and error we figured out that I am not a 70 mile a week girl like I thought, not every run has to be a race and I don't have to run myself into the ground, even though I really enjoy it. GH: So this formula has been working for a while now? GH: There had to be moments where you weren't sure you'd make it back. There was no point in being negative and pouting and crying about the injury anymore, especially because it was a bone. A bone is a bone, it is going to heal on its own time, and there is nothing you can do about it. That was really it, and I just came to the conclusion that the negativity wasn't going to help in any way, and if I was positive about it and was supportive of my teammates and tried to have a smile on my face at all times, that was going to do more good than anything. That was kind of my role on the team last year; just to be a positive presence and to be a positive person and I really believe that that matters, especially because I have been there. And especially this year we have lofty goals for ourselves, and everyone has to be in it, even for those that are injured, they still matter and a very big part of the team and we all rely on them still for their attitude and their positive presence. So I don't know, I couldn't leave and I couldn't give up, I came back and gave it another shot and things have worked out pretty well. GH: It also must be exciting to come back and jump onto a team that is looked at as a national title contender. GH: You Ran at NCAAs back in 2009, how different is your perspective from then to now? I'm all about the investigation and following your passion, and going down a path to see where it leads. GH: How did the race play out in Louisville last Saturday? GH: Early on you mentioned that your dream is to make students fall in love with science. Was there a moment you remember that happening for you? |


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Heuchera Flower Seeds yield an herbaceous perennial native to North America, most widely known as Coral Bells, Alum root or Alumroot. Most broadly grown for its incredibly colored foliage, the newest cultivars have seen brighter and more vigorously growing blossoms, just adding to their popularity. The colorful, substantial foliage below the petite and tall-reaching blossoms, sometimes lends an ethereal or misty quality that is quite enchanting. Heuchera, pronounced HEW-ker-ah, grows in many different habitats, and as such, can vary widely from one species or one cultivar to the next. One variety, for example, grows on the rocky, windy, salty shores of Californias Channel Islands, while another blooms prolifically in warm, dry Arizona canyons. Long used by Native Americans of the Northwest, a tonic can be made of the roots to aid with digestive problems and extractions from the roots have been used to stop minor bleeding, shrink swelling and reduce inflammation. Tangy and slightly astringent, the leaves can even be used to spice up bland-flavored greens. However, it is the foliage shapes, patterns and colors that garner the most attention! Shallow-rooted, they are highly adaptable to container growth, but also perform well in the garden, especially when divided every 3 or 4 years. Mulching is recommended to prevent winter heaving, but leave the area for 2 or 3-inches around the crown free of mulch to prevent rotting. Water soluble, slow release fertilizers are the best way to feed Heuchera. If grown in containers, their need for good nutrition is even higher. We recommend Jungle Flora or Espoma Flower-tone®, both of which are approved for organic gardening and are safe for your family, pets, livestock and water habitats, as well as being specially formulated for blooming plants. Each order of our fresh Heuchera seeds is filled by hand, put into a resealable plastic bag and then placed into a labeled seed packet. It is our goal to provide our customers the best in freshness and quality. |


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May 6, 2013
The new White Diamond 2 from Roberts is a high performance hybrid design with a strong focus on smaller waves up to head high.
April 8, 2013
May 24th – May 27th, 2012
Meet and surf with Robert August during Endless Summer Weekend!
April 1, 2013
With REAL team members starting windsurfing in 1976, kiting in 1998 and standup paddleboarding in 2004, it's no wonder they're about to pop the cork on the newest, and hottest, sport known to H20-kind.
March 29, 2013
These boards are incredibly lightweight and strong for their size, with great flex and spring out of the turns. The biggest question is "What's up with the cork deck?!"
March 20, 2013
The Stretch Thing is the #1 choice for optimizing performance on the wave face. The Thing outline comes from Stretch's Fletcher-4, but is then shrunk down to smaller sizes. A slightly wider nose keeps the board more balanced, and allows them to be ridden shorter.
March 18, 2013
Mark your calendars now! The 2013 Triple-S will be held in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina on June 1st – 7th, 2013. With excellent spectating, event parties and award ceremonies open to the public, you don't want to miss any of the Surf, Slicks and Sliders action.
March 15, 2013
Lib Tech have pushed the limits of what's possible with their line of environMENTAL waterboards. Hands down - the most exciting thing about these Waterboards is the construction. Lib Tech claim their boards are "dang hard to ding" and we have to agree – these things are amazingly tough.


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Stay in the heart of Schweitzer's Village
Stay right in Schweitzer's Village this summer. With biking and hiking right outside your hotel doors the adventures are endless. Stop into the Activity Center where they can set you up with discs for the 18 hole frolf course and get tickets for the scenic chairlift rides.
or call 1-877-487-4643
Selkirk Lodge
Our 82 slopeside rooms in the Selkirk Lodge offer everything from hotel style floor plans to elegant suites. Enjoy the European flavor of our alpine lodge decor and relax by the fire in our comfy lobby.
Read moreWhite Pine Lodge
The White Pine Lodge features contemporary mountain architecture and northwest interiors. The White Pine Lodge is mountain luxury at its finest.
Read moreBottle Bay Cabins
Located on a quiet wind protected bay of Lake Pend Oreille, the resort offers a variety of water sports or just lazy sun filled days. Resort guests can relax, swim and tan on our sandy beach.
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We offer prime RV parking in the Gateway Parking Lot on the mountain. Easy access to the slopes and to Schweitzer Village.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What age campers do you accept?
We welcome males and females ages 9 to 20 at Youth camp. Adult camps are for ages 21 and up. The Workshops are designed for ages 13 and up.
- What's included in the cost of camp?
Everything but airfare (Each camper is responsible for booking their own flight into the Portland Airport on the first day of their session between 8am and 4pm).
- Transportation from the Portland Airport and back
- Demo equipment (2014 Snowboards, boots, and bindings)
- 24-hour supervision
- Snowboard lift tickets
- Snowboard coaching
- Access into our two private snowboard parks and skateboard parks
- 3 meals per day (spending money is recommended, $50-$75 per session for drinks & snacks)
- All camp activities (including whitewater rafting, paintball, etc)
- Snowboarding in the summertime—are you for real?
Yes, we are... Timberline's Palmer Snowfield hosts North America's only lift-operated summer snowboarding.
They have snow 365 days a year and have been running their lifts for summer skiing for over twenty years. High Cascade's been running snowboard camps on Mt. Hood since 1990, and we've never run out of snow.
- What's the difference between lodge and chalet-style housing?
The Lodge (Only open to boys ages 13-17)
The Lodge is the epicenter of camp life. There's never a dull moment since it's where we all meet to go snowboarding each morning, do afternoon activities, see shows, BBQs, etc. Out the front door is the skate park, and out the back door is Trampoline land. The Lodge sleeps 60 boys, with 12-24 boys per bunk room.The Chalets
Do your research and you'll find that our Chalet lodging option is the best snowboard camp lodging out there. These mountain style vacation homes sleep approximately 10-16 campers and are separated by age and gender. (young boys chalets, young girls chalets, older boys chalets, older girls chalets, adult chalet, etc.) Each room sleeps approximately 2-8 campers. - What skill level do you need to attend HCSC?
All skill levels are welcome. All our full-time summer coaches are required to take an AASI level one certification course, ensuring that they are qualified to teach all levels of snowboarding—from complete beginners to experts. Our Soft Start™ program has been specifically designed for never-evers and those who have only tried snowboarding once or twice.
- How does it work with so many different ability levels at each session?
Campers are placed into small coaching groups with 6-8 campers per coach. These coaching groups are based on ability levels, so that you feel comfortable progressing with riders of similar ability. Before you come to camp you'll fill out an ability questionnaire which will help us place you in the best possible coaching group. It is important that you fill out the ability form accurately so that you placed in a group approprate for your ability. If you end up in the wrong group we can move you to a new group as needed.
- Which session is the best session to attend?
There is no 'best' session. Each session has different Signature Session Pros, but other than that, you get the same great value Session 1 through 6. Our parks have consistent snow coverage all summer long due to their higher up location on the mountain. The loss of snow as the summer progresses is seen mainly in the public areas of the resort, not in our parks. The majority of the campers at High Cascade spend 99% of their time in our private parks, so the public terrain available isn't much of factor to most campers. We do recommend that beginners attend Session 1-4, as that is when Soft Start is offered and there is more beginner terrain available.
- Do campers ever stay for more than one session?
Yes, many campers stay for multiple sessions. Special supervised activities are planned for our stay-over campers. The campers will not be snowboarding due to our private being shut down for maintenance. There is a $100/day charge for in-between days to cover supervision, lodging, meals ,and activities. All in-betweens are two days with the exception of in-between Session 2 and 3 (which there are 3 days).
- What makes High Cascade better than the other camps?
100% Snowboarding – HCSC is the only summer camp in North America that is for snowboarders only. It's not that we don't like skiers, but snowboard culture is unique. Our parks are 100% built with snowboarder's wants and needs in mind.
Best Snow - Timberline (Mt. Hood) is the only summer snowboard area in the United States and the only one in the world that allows moderate usage of salt. The salt preserves our facilities and allows our campers to ride longer in the day and into the late summer. Salt is our way of combatting the hot sun taking all our snow.
Best Facilities – Pat Malendoski, designer and builder of the 2002 Olympic half pipe in Salt Lake City, designs and builds HCSC's exclusive private facilities. Our park is groomed nightly and meticulously hand-maintained throughout the day providing the very best in freestyle snowboard facilities.
Best Weather – Of the few places in the world where you can snowboard in the summer, Mt. Hood has the most sunny, warm days of them all.
Best Employees – When it comes to staff, we have the cream of the crop. Our employees are better paid, better trained, better respected and better rewarded than any snowboard camp staff. Every staff member passes required drug testing, criminal background checks, is CPR/First aid certified and receives over a week of intense training prior to the start of camp. Roughly 50% of our staff are college graduates, while the other half is working their way through school or chasing their dreams in snowboarding, skateboarding, and endless other passions. Over 80% of our staff return to work at High Cascade each summer.
Closest Camp to Mt. Hood - HCSC is the closest camp to Timberline (Mt. Hood). This means less time spent in a van, and more time having fun.
- What's the weather like on Mt. Hood?
The weather on Mt. Hood is generally very nice but can be unpredictable. When snowboarding at Mt. Hood in the summer it is best layer up as the mornings can be brisk and the afternoons warm. (The first session during the beginning of June may be colder and require heavier gear.) Late in the summer the temperatures in the village of Government Camp can reach over 90 degrees. The majority of the time it is shorts weather, but be sure to pack pants, sweatshirts and additional layers for cool evening weather and varying on-snow conditions.
- Check out conditions at Timberline, the ski area where our private parks are located.
- Check out weather in the village of Government Camp, where you'll spend your off-snow time.
- Should I bring my snowboard and skateboard?
It is up to you! You can bring your own snowboard equipment and helmet if you have them—especially if you are comfortable with your setup. HCSC has a full Demo center with complimentary 2014 snowboards, boots and bindings from our sponsors to demo if you would prefer to try something new. All demo equipment is FREE to campers and you can ride the same set-up all session long, or try out new stuff each day. Using demo equipment is a great idea if you don't want to hassle with checking a board bag or pay extra baggage fees. If you would like to skateboard, please bring a skateboard and helmet. We do not have demo skateboard equipment.
- What should I bring to camp?
See the list of what to bring in the Camp Guide
- What airport should I fly into?
Portland International Airport. Portland, Oregon. Airport code: PDX.
- How far is High Cascade from the Airport?
About a one-hour drive.
- When should I arrive for my session?
Please make plans to arrive on the first day of your session. The first and last days of each session are travel days, and there is no snowboarding. If you are flying, please book flights to arrive on the first day of your session at PDX between 8am and 4pm and to depart on the last day of your session between 8am and 4pm. See more travel information
- How are youth campers supervised?
Experienced adult counselors live in camper housing with campers. A maximum of ten campers are assigned to each counselor for campers 15 or older. For campers under age 15, each counselor is assigned to eight or fewer campers. All activities on-snow and off-snow are supervised at a maximum ratio of eight campers per staff member. HCSC employs a full-time registered nurse who is on call 24 hours a day.
- What is your policy on drugs and alcohol?
We enforce a zero tolerance policy at High Cascade when it comes to drugs and alcohol. Any camper caught having anything to do with drugs or alcohol at camp will be sent home.
See more information on Camp Rules
- What happens if a camper gets hurt?
We have a nurse on-site 24 hours a day. If your child is sick or injured our nurse will assess the illness or injury to determine if additional outside care is needed. If a camper needs to go to a hospital, they will most likely be transported to Hood River Memorial Hospital, which is about 45 miles from camp.
- What does 'Grom' mean?
Short for 'grommet' this term was once a way to describe young surfers, but now has crossed into snowboarding, skateboarding and other 'action sports'. Basically it's endearing term for the 'younglings' participating in action sports.
- What is your 'Grom Program'?
The Grom Program at High Cascade is our way of accommodating our campers, ages 9-12. Although campers mature at different ages, we've recognized that our youngest campers ages 9-12 need more supervision and structure than our older campers. Extra check-in points, smaller supervision ratios, and earlier curfews are just some of the ways our groms are accounted for at camp. Each session there is a mimimum of one Grom Chalet.
- What is 'HCSC Girl'?
HCSC Girl is optional all-girl camp programming promoting a fun, relaxed environment within the co-ed setting of our camp. High Cascade may be a co-ed camp, but sometimes it's nice for girls to do their own thing in a supportive all-girls environment, especially since there are quite a few more guys than girls at camp. Since everyone is different, and has different riding preferences, we allow girls to choose the type of coaching group they would like to be in; an all girls group or a co-ed group. Girls can even request to have a female coach. Some girls prefer to progress the snowboarding alongside other girls, while others find it more motivating to ride with the guys. Either way, HCSC Girl ensures that girls will be surrounded with the right experience tailored to their specific wants and needs.
As far as off-hill activities go, each session we have several afternoon/evening "All Girls/Only Girls" Activities. Some of the past activities have been Roxy Night,
Bonfire S'mores parties, Burton activities, All-Girls Skateboard Clinics, All Girls Mountain Biking, Guest pro Q & A's and so much more! All Sessions feature optional HCSC Girl programming. If you're more of a guys' girl, you won't be forced into any of the all-girls activities you don't want to do.
- Are cell phones allowed?
Yes, campers are allowed to bring cell phones. All major cell phone providers receive service on Mt. Hood, and are permitted at camp. Grom campers (campers ages 9-12) must turn in their cell phones at bed time to aid with homesick prevention and interupting other campers' sleep.
- What is The Staff Sale?
Each session High Cascade's staff and visiting pros sell their new and used gear at the legendary Staff Sale™. It's kind of like a snowboard flea market - deals of the century can be found on new and used boards, boots, bindings, goggles, clothes and accessories. Since this is a flea market setting with staff members selling their personal items, only cash is accepted. Amounts of cash 'needed' for the camp sale ranges anywhere from $0-$500 depending on what you're shopping for.
- How much spending money is needed?
All meals and activities are included in the cost of camp so the only extra spending money you may want would be for snacks and drinks and for any extra shopping. $50-$75 would be more than sufficient for snacks and drinks for a session.
Read more about spending money at camp in the Camp Guide
- Does High Cascade offer Travel Insurance?
High Cascade recommends Assurance Solutions, Inc. for our campers' travel insurance. Call Assurance Solutions, Inc. at 502-762-9185 or www.protectmytrip.net. Travel insurance will repay lost deposits or tuitions, flight costs, and even pays some medical expenses.
- What is the deposit required to register?
All registrations before April 30th require a $500 deposit per session. Registrations on and after April 30th require payment in full.
- When are final payments due?
If you register before April 30th, payments are due in full by April 30th. If you register after April 30th you will have to pay in full to register. For certain situations, payment extensions can be granted when pre-arranged and authorized.
- How do I register?
You can register online with a VISA or MASTERCARD or over the phone if you'd like to pay with a check or you do not have internet access. Click here to Register now!


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Non Fiction
SOMETHING LIKE THE GODS, Rodale, 2012
THE SUBLIME ENGINE: A Biography of the Human Heart, Rodale, 2011
SECURITY (novel), FSG, 2009
HUMAN CAPITAL (novel), FSG, 2004
THE NEW CITY (novel), Doubleday, 2000
THE PRIMITIVE (novel), Ecco, 1995
THIRST (novel), Ecco, 1993
SUBDIVISION (stories), Ecco, 1991
SPLITTING THE ATOM (novel), Bloomsbury, 1990
Short Stories
"Rick Green." Five Chapters. October, 2008.
"Scary Movies." Telling Stories 4, Hodder and Staughton, 1995.
"Meteor." BBC Radio 4, 1994.
"Cowboys." Telling Stories 2. Hodder and Staughton, 1993.
"Brilliant House." BBC Radio 4, 1991.
"Lighter than Air." Antaeus 67. Fall, 1991.
"Chlorine." Elle. February, 1991.
"Echolocation." Soho Square II. Ed. Ian Hamilton,
Anthologized Non Fiction
"The Delivery." Fatherhood. Gollancz, 1997.
Academic Writing
"Wilkie Collins," British Writers, Supplement VI. Scribner's, 2001.
"The Sun Also Rises," American Writers Classics. Volume 1. Scribner's, 2003.
"White Noise," American Writers Classics. Volume 2. Scribner's, 2003.
British Arts Council's Bursary for the Short Story 1990-91.


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Last week friends of ours from USA forgot two pairs of earrings and a necklace in their room at the Dan Panorama Eilat hotel. They discovered it only after they left to Tel Aviv. I called the hotel and the manager Mrs. Alex Gilboa took personally care to send the items on special delivery to me in Tel Aviv. The... More
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- Ideally located for a vacation that blends sun and fun with Eilat's spectacular natural attractions. The hotel overlooks Eilat's lovely lagoon, just a few minutes walk from the relaxing North Beach, where the clear waters of the Red Sea lap the sunny shores perfect for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling and a variety of water sports. Eilat's climate is ideal for sun lovers, as it is warm and sunny all year round. ... more less
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Bitchie Flix: Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz in Paris, Erykah Badu & Jay Electronica
Alicia Keys and producer Swizz Beatz was spotted arriving in Paris earlier today after spending a few days in London. The couple was also spotted at Jay-z's 40th Birthday bash this past weekend in the Dominican Republic.
I mean seriously, at this point…we all know that they are in love. It's about time they came out. #Justsayin
Erykah Badu and her baby's father Jay Electronica were spotted last night at Erykah Badu's listening session for New Amerykah Part II: Return of the Ankh'. Other attendees included Damon Dash and Corrine Bailey Rae.
E is wearing that hat! Her new album hits stores in February…


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12 pieces of sound trading advice
Everyone wants to be a great trader, but few are able to truly succeed. Here are 12 pieces of trading advice from some of the most iconic traders.
Natural gas finds support before expected inventories build
July Natural Gas rallied to the exact 38.2% Fibonacci retracement value from the highs made in late May before being aggressively sold off toward the end of trading to generate new lows on the session.
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Dan Gramza: Buyers come back into Nasdaq
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Grand opening scheduled for homeless shelter in downton San Diego
Shelter to have 223 beds
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SAN DIEGO - Following months of delays, a 223-bed shelter for homeless people is scheduled for a grand opening in downtown San Diego Monday.
Connections Housing, placed inside the 86-year-old World Trade Center building, was originally set to open last fall -- and city of San Diego officials had hoped it would eliminate the need for its annual cold weather shelter.
Finding a site for a temporary facility over the winter months regularly generated heated neighborhood opposition.
However, problems that arose during renovations of the aging building created delays, pushing the grand opening until Monday, according to officials involved with the project.
The city, meanwhile, opened its winter shelter at 16th Street and Newton Avenue in Barrio Logan.
Some residents moved into Connections Housing, at 1250 Sixth Ave., last month.
The concept of Connections Housing is to put both the homeless and social services at the same location. The 14-story facility will offer studio apartments for 73 residents and transitional beds for another 150 people.
"Connections Housing is not only a bed to sleep in, but also the counseling and education people need to change the direction of their lives," said James Silverwood, president and CEO of Affirmed Housing, one of the partners in the project.
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