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VBDO promoting sustainability through financial markets
The Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO) aims at generating a more sustainable capital market by raising awareness both with multinational corporations and investors about the contributions they can make towards a sustainable capital market.
The VBDO also formulates opinions on different topics related to sustainability. VBDO regularly carries out researches, visits Annual General Meetings of stock listed companies and engages in an active dialogue with banks, insurance companies, media and Dutch stock listed companies. As such VBDO is the only association in the Netherlands representing institutional as well as individual sustainable investors.
J. van Dam
Jaap has broad knowledge and experience in investment process design, strategic asset allocation, portfolio construction and innovation of the investments of PGGM.
Activities focus on Strategic Dynamic Asset Allocation, Long Horizon Investing and Integration of Climate Change Risk in the investment process.
In 2012 / 2013 Jaap was responsible within PGGM for PFZW's "White Sheet of Paper"-excercise redesigning PFZW's Investment Principles, fully integrating ESG and Governance dimensions, and the Strategic Investment Plan 2020 for PFZW, translating the principles into practice.
Before that he was amongst other things responsible for the design and introduction of PGGM's alternative beta strategies.
Other activities include:
2009 - present Member Commissie Beleggingsbeleid PensioenFederatie
2009 - present Member Research Board International Centre for Pension Management
2010 - present Member Advisory Board EDHEC
2015 - present Member of Curatorium of postgraduate VU-VBA Investment Management Programme
J. van Dam
A. Jansen
Penningmeester / Treasurer
Arnaud Jansen is treasurer of the VBDO.
A. Jansen
Penningmeester / Treasurer
G. Roest
Gerard Roest is currently chairman of the board at BPL Pension (Pension Fund Farming) and non-executive member of the board and chairman of the board of the audit committee at APF Unilever.
His current positions at FNV are portfolio manager Consolidation and portfolio manager Responsible Investing. In addition, he advises the main board and the members of parliament of FNV on pensions and serves as an advisor for trade union board members.
Gerard started work at FNV since 2000 and has been a board member of six different Dutch pension funds up til now.
G. Roest
R. Kooloos
On the 17th of April 2012, Richard Kooloos was assigned board member of the VBDO. His first time period will end in 2016.
Mister Kooloos works as Director Sustainable Banking for ABN AMRO Bank N.V.. A relevant additional task that he has fulfilled is being commissar during the start of Green Fund 2.
R. Kooloos
Dr. K.E.H. Maas
Dr. K.E.H. Maas was assigned board member of the VBDO on the 22nd of April 2015. Her first time period will end in 2019.
Dr. K.E.H. Maas is assistant professor at the Erasmus School of Economics and involved in the Erasmus Centre for Strategic Philanthropy (ECSP). She leads various researchprojects for companies and organizations in the area of performance and impact measurement. Karen is also scientific director of the executive CSR programs at ESAA (Erasmus School of Accounting & Assurance). Futhermore, she is part og Advisory Board of "De Groene Zaak" and the Programme advisory of MVO NL. In additon, she is a board member of the VBDO and the Erasmus Education Fund is a member of the Sustainable Finance Lab. Maas is also commissioner at the Erasmus Centre for Valorisation (ECV) BV.
Dr. K.E.H. Maas
H. van Eeghen
Henri van Eeghen was assigned board member of the VBDO on the 22th of April 2015. His first time period will end in 2019.
After working abroad for more than twenty years on three continents, Henri van Eeghen became C.E.O. of the Van Eeghen Group in 2004, the oldest still family run business in The Netherlands (established in 1662) - an international producer and distributor of food ingredients.
Today Henri works for Mercy Corps, a US based network organization with 45 offices around the globe. Specific responsibilities entail representing Mercy Corps at key fora and to high-level government, civil society and private sector stakeholders in Europe. He also spearheads the expansion of partnerships with select strategic donors in Europe (including the private sector) and is in charge of Mergers and Acquisitions for the organization.
Henri presently sits on the board of three foundations and two companies and also sits on the steering group led by PWC & the Dutch Accounting Association on the Introduction of Integrated Reporting in the Netherlands.
H. van Eeghen
Download the statutes of the VBDO here. Please note the statutes are only available in Dutch language.
Mission and vision
According to VBDO, the ideal society is a sustainable society that meets everyone's needs, now and in the future. A just distribution of attention for social, ecological and economical values is a necessity for a sustainable society. Each individual and each company contributes in its own way to the preservation and development of this equilibrium.
VBDO believes that the capital markets determine whether a sustainable society stands a chance. This is why VBDO has chosen the capital markets to spread its vision of a sustainable society. The two parties in the capital markets that VBDO deals with are the (private and institutional) investors and the companies in which are invested.
With specific actions, VBDO tries to convince both parties in the capital market to be more sustainable. Concern for people and environment will create a better world for our children and grandchildren. That is VBDO's vision.
Annual General Meeting VBDO
Every June VBDO organizes its annual general meeting (AGM) in Utrecht. Members come together with the board, management and staff. The commitment of our members has been the key to our success and our uniqueness.
Angélique Laskewitz
Executive Director
Angélique Laskewitz is managing director of VBDO, the Investors Association for Sustainable Development in the Netherlands as of March 1st.
Since 1991, Laskewitz held various change management, HR and governance-related management and consulting roles at financial services providers such as RVS, AMEV, Fortis Bank Netherlands, BNP Paribas Fortis and ASR Netherlands. As a sideline she started her own consultancy practice ALMC in 2002.
Laskewitz studied Dutch law at the University of Groningen.
Angélique Laskewitz
Executive Director
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Fatima Achouitar
Manager Finance and Operations
Dee Timmermans
Manager PR & Communications
Dee Timmermans
Manager PR & Communications
+31 (0)30 - 234 00 31
Lucienne de Bakker
Projectmanager Responsible Investment
Hester Holtland
Projectmanager Sustainability and Responsible Investment
Hester is projectmanager Sustainability and Responsible Investment at VBDO. Among other projects, she coordinates the AGM (Annual General Meeting) -season, where the VBDO engages with Dutch listed companies in the period around their annual general meeting with the aim to create a more sustainable company strategy.
Hester studied history and International Relations at the University of Utrecht. During her master she specialized in financial speculation on de commodity markets and did an internship at the Dutch think-tank of international relations, Instituut Clingendael.
Hester Holtland
Projectmanager Sustainability and Responsible Investment
Vicky van Heck
Senior Projectmanager Sustainability and Responsible Investment
In her role as Project Manager at VBDO, Vicky is responsible for engaging Dutch listed companies to develop sustainable solutions. She does this through position papers on priority themes, benchmarks and individual company engagement activities. Prior to joining the VBDO, Vicky worked as a management consultant at PwC for five years. Vicky studied business economics and laws.
Vicky van Heck
Senior Projectmanager Sustainability and Responsible Investment
Jacqueline Duiker
Senior Projectmanager Responsible Investment
Jacqueline Duiker
Senior Projectmanager Responsible Investment
Xander Urbach
Projectmanager Sustainability & Responsible Investment
Xander Urbach
Projectmanager Sustainability & Responsible Investment
VBDO international
VBDO has strong connections with its sister organisation Eurosif (European Sustainable Investment Forum).
Eurosif's vision is to make the European financial market sustainable. Its member affiliates are corporate investors, financial service providers, trade unions and NGOs.
Eurosif has developed the European Transparency Guidelines (ETG). Only the funds that signed Euosif's ETG are mentioned on its leading website, and external parties are able to find the funds that comply to Eurosif's strict demands on transparency and sustainability for investment funds.


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Plan Your Budget to Attend UAS
When planning your college budget here are things you should include:
Tuition and Fees: These costs vary with the your educational level (undergraduate or graduate), enrollment status (full- or part-time) and residency (Alaska resident, Western Undergraduate Exchange, or non-resident).
Books and Supplies: Textbooks, calculators, notebooks and such, these costs vary with a student's course load (how many classes you are taking and what types of classes you are taking).
Board: Money for food, this can vary based on where you live (on campus or off campus).
Room: Money for housing, can vary based on where you live (at home with parents, in an apartment off campus, on campus, or in your own home).
Transportation: The cost depends on how close you live to campus and if you have any car expenses. Students may also request aid for airfare if they plan to return to their hometown during the school year.
Personal Expenses: These are things such as new clothing, laundry, medical and dental expenses, recreation, personal supplies and other items.
Personal Computer and Child Care: Within limits, these expenses can be included in your budget if they are related to your education. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for further information.

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Laquon Treadwell eliminates Michigan
Down to Ole Miss, Oklahoma & Oklahoma State. Not unexpected but still disappointing he didn't make it to Michigan for an official visit for a final shot to change his mind.
Josh Helmholdt @JoshHelmholdt
#Sooners meet expectations for 5star WR Laquon Treadwell, who has trimmed his list to three schools http://bit.ly/UqOuJl
Josh Helmholdt @JoshHelmholdt
5star WR Laquon Treadwell has taken officials to #OU and #OleMiss. Now has 1 scheduled to #OKState http://bit.ly/UqOuJl


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The Cubs really flexed their muscles today at the plate with a offensive show,and a offensive explosion in the third inning scoring 8 runs.
Mark Derosa got the scoring going early who doubled in the second inning scoring Jim Edmonds,Im sure at the time Derosa didn't know what was about to happen in the next inning.
Ryan Theriot singled,Aramis Ramirez and Jim Edmonds both walked to juice the bases for Mark Derosa in the third who launched a grand slam followed by Kosuke Fukudome who doubled,Then Geovany Soto was intentionally walked ,Next up was starting pitcher Jason Marquis who doubled to deep right field scoring Fukudome.
Then in steps Soriano who was the hero yesterday and didnt wait long to send the Cub fans into a frenzy again launching a three run shot,All though it was Derosa today that got the curtain-call,All eight runs came with two outs making the score 9-4 Cubs.
Then the Cubs didnt wait long to tack on two more runs,the very next inning Fukudome singled in D.Lee followed by Soto who hit a sacrafice fly scoring Ramirez.
This one was essentially over after three, with Mark DeRosa slugging a grand slam and Alfonso Soriano socking a three-run shot in the inning to back starter Jason Marquis, who tossed 6 1/3 solid frames to win for the first time since June 21.
Nobody in today's Cub lineup had more then 2 hits,by looking at the score you would think just the opposite same could be said for hits,Looking at the score would lead you to believe the cubs banged out 15 to 20 hits,But they had as many hits as they did runs which was 11,Today was a case of Timely hitting and clutch hitting with the majority of runs being scored with two outs.
All though Mark Derosa was the man of the day today going 2-3 with a double and a grand slam along with 5 R.B.I.'s,Soriano continues to stay red hot as he went 2-5 with a 3 run homer giving him 3 R.B.I's on the day.
The Cubs took the series with today's 11-4 win over the Astros putting the Cubs at 69-46 and pushing the Astros back to 54-59,The Cubs stay 5 games ahead of the brewers as the brew crew defeated the Reds today 6-3.Tomorrow is a off day and a well- deserved one for this Cub team who has now won 9 out of their last 11 games.
After tomorrows off-day The St.Louis Cardinals come in for a big three game weekend series at Wrigley field.We will have a series preview posted sometime tomorrow.
One quick note: Cubs shortstop Ryan Theriot is day-to-day after bruising his left foot on a foul ball which caused him to leave today's game in the fifth inning.


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Celeb Couples On Their Honeymoon
Stars go so all out for their weddings that the honeymoon is a chance to relax on the sands of exotic islands some of us have never set foot on. Flip through for a few flicks of celeb honeymooners, past and recent.
LeBron and Savannah James (2013)
Honeymoon In: Rome
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Oncology clinic keeps patients home
GMH one of several outreach centers
No one wants to hear a diagnosis of cancer.
If it happens, Gothenburg Memorial Hospital and Callahan Cancer Center staff want patients to be as comfortable as possible.
Which could mean not having to travel long distances for treatment or consultation, according to Dr. Ahmed Awais.
Awais, who specializes in hematology and oncology, is a physician at the Callahan Center which is part of Great Plains Regional Medical Center.
The doctor started seeing patients Monday at GMH which is now one of eight outreach oncology clinics serviced by Awais, two other oncologists and a radiation/oncologist at the center.
"We discovered we were seeing a lot of patients from small towns close to North Platte," Awais said about the development of the clinics. "Now they don't have to travel."
Awais will be available to patients locally once a month unless volume increases.
In the meantime, four local registered nurses—Cassie Hilbers, Phil Miller, Ashley Groene and Jena Ziemba—are trained in the administration of chemo therapy and other intravenous therapy in a specially-equipped room at the hospital.
In addition to seeing patients with cancer, Awais said the oncologists also treat people for non-cancerous blood disorders like anemia or blood clots.
Awais acknowledged that certain areas of the Midwest, including Nebraska, are known as the lymphoma belt.
Although there is no clear-cut proof, he said there seems to be an association between cancer and exposure to insecticides and pesticides that may make people predisposed to specific leukemias, lymphomas and even solid tumors.
The native of Pakistan received a medical degree from Aga Khan University in Pakistan before moving to the United States in 2005 and receiving post-graduate training in internal medicine at the University of Texas-Houston and in hematology/oncology at Baylor College of Medicine.
Outside of the office, he enjoys field sports like soccer, cricket, tennis and mountain hiking. He likes reading, chess, computers and photography.
GMH chief nursing officer Carolyn Evenson said the hospital offered chemotherapy on a limited basis about 20 years ago before cancer centers became more prevalent.
Evenson agreed that the ability for patients to be treated locally will be much more convenient for patients who sometimes travel half an hour to a full hour or more away six days in a row for consultation and treatment.
"Cancer patients are weary and weak—chemotherapy can be hard on the circulatory system," she said. "They expressed an interest to be closer to home during treatments."
Plans are in the works to make the intravenous therapy room more comfortable, she said, with input from GMH nurse Cindy Fisher who is battling ovarian cancer and is treated with chemotherapy.
Evenson said patients taking chemo are often light sensitive. As a result, GMH plans to install remote-control mini blinds and more comfortable recliners.
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SANTA ROSA DE OSOS, Colombia (AP) — The families of 10 peasants killed by drug-trafficking paramilitaries buried their loved ones Friday, two days after Colombia's worst massacre in years.
A wake and a service at a cathedral were held for the nine men and one woman slain in the municipality of Santa Rosa de Osos, about 170 miles (275 kilometers) northeast of the capital of Bogota.
Officials say gunmen from a group known as "Los Rastrojos" stormed the "Espana" farm Wednesday when workers were finishing up their day picking fruit. After trying to extort the workers, the gunmen opened fire and tossed a grenade.
"We had never seen a massacre like this," said William Alvarez, a 56-year-old coffee farmer who knew four of the dead laborers. "They were decent, hard-working people."
On Friday, President Juan Manuel Santos vowed to go after those responsible for the massacre.
"Our duty is to chase the criminals of Santa Rosa de Osos," Santos said via his Twitter account. "The Defense Minister is already in the area and we have them in our target."
Authorities had initially offered a $27,500 reward for information leading to the whereabouts of the killers. But after a security council meeting held in Santa Rosa de Oso on Friday, Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon announced that had been raised to $82,500. Security in the area would be doubled to up to 250 policemen and soldiers, he added.
"We need citizens to come together and tell us quickly what happened," Pinzon said. "We need them to give us information that will lead to the capture of these criminals or any other criminals who belong to these gangs."
The morning funeral procession was led by Sergio Fajardo, governor of the state of Antioquia, who shed tears as he walked into the cathedral for a service attended by more than 500 people. Many more crowded the main square, where a day before about 150 farm workers gathered to seek shelter fearing a new attack.
It was the first major massacre in Colombia since August 2009, when 12 members of the Awa indigenous tribe were killed in the southwestern state of Narino. At the time, a prosecutor investigating the case said the killings had been committed by Los Rastrojos.
The group is a violent offshoot of the Norte del Valle cartel involved in drug trafficking, extortion and murder as it competes with other criminal bands that grew out of far-right militias known as paramilitaries.
Colombian police say the gang, which is thought to have hundreds of members, operates on the Pacific coast and along the border with Venezuela.
Several leaders of the Rastrojos were captured last week in the area and officials are blaming the group for the latest bloodshed.
Antioquia police Gen. David Guzman said the murder investigation was on the right track, but he declined to provide details.
Local officials say the owner of the farm was apparently being extorted by the paramilitary group.
Officials have arrested about 2,600 extortionists so far this year, according to the police anti-kidnapping unit. About 60 percent of them are common criminals and the rest belong to guerrilla groups or organized criminal gangs.
Associated Press writer Cesar Garcia in Bogota, Colombia, contributed to this report.


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Discover the Secret to Personal Excellence Hidden in Your "Mind-Body Code"You may know that your mind influences your health—but what's influencing your mind? Until you answer this question, you may be overlooking a key factor on the path to personal excellence. On The Mind-Body Code, pioneering neuropsychologist Dr. Mario Martinez invites you to discover the dynamic interplay between your thoughts, body, and cultural history to master the creation of wellness and fulfillment.
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Course objectives:
- Define the five portals of wellness and the biosymbolic language of your mind-body
- Discuss how to break through your "ceilings of abundance" by healing archetypal wounds
- Examine case studies of the power of the mind-body-culture connection from fibromyalgia to stigmata
- Practice exercises with the founder of Biocognitive Theory, including a guided practice for liberation from self-entrapment through the psychology of forgiveness
- Define and create the "healing fields" of honor, commitment, and loyalty
- Debunk the myths of aging, by learning the secrets of the centenarians
Biocognitive Theory: A New Model of Health and Well-Being
Why do some people live well past the age of 100, without ever seeing a doctor? How can certain individuals reverse "incurable" disease, while others carry burdens of childhood wounds despite years of therapy? Dr. Martinez' Biocognitive Theory synthesizes insights from medicine and psychology, cultural anthropology, and Eastern and Western spirituality to find the answers to such baffling questions. The Mind-Body Code shows you how to speak the "biosymbolic language" of this new model of health. Six sessions of illuminating case studies complemented by relaxing yet potent mind-body meditations help you balance every facet of your life, from relationships and aging to abundance and ambitions.
Embrace Your Greatness—and Empower Your Dreams
The first step toward the health and satisfaction we all desire begins with one act: allowing yourself to be great. For it is in reclaiming your natural state of worthiness that you come back to wholeness and see anew all that is possible for you. With The Mind-Body Code, you hold a blueprint to rebuild your dreams and to take total control of your life's journey.
Program Highlights
- The five portals of wellness and the biosymbolic language of your mind-body
- How to break through your "ceilings of abundance" by healing archetypal wounds
- Debunking the myths of aging with the secrets of the centenarians
- From fibromyalgia to stigmata—fascinating case studies of the power of the mind-body-culture connection
- Creating the "healing fields" of honor, commitment, and loyalty
- The psychology of forgiveness—and a special guided practice for liberation from self-entrapment
- Six CDs of insights and exercises with the founder of Biocognitive Theory
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- Extremely validating and useful Review by Evey
I love this audiobook; so much useful information and new ways to look at things. The section on forgiveness was particularly useful and validating for me; it's okay not to forgive people, if you can forgive the disempowerment you felt at the time, and there are some exercises to help you realize that. It's just what I needed lately and I've been listening to certain sections more than once for them to really sink in. Thank you to Dr. Martinez and his work and to Sounds True for helping to make my life better.
(Posted on 7/30/2018)
- Life changing! Review by maria
This a very engaging book, that leads you to look at life in a more positive way. I enjoy focusing on health and not on dis-ease. My practice has benefited from this book in a wonderful way.
(Posted on 5/16/2017)
- Essential understanding for stability Review by Myva
The way we enter this dimension and the way our brains are conditioned through our early years establish certain views and perceptions of life that seem very complex to interface with/in life. Mario brings great insight and understanding that goes beyond an intellectual assent and helps us dissolve complexities and intricacies and perhaps marred views on life.
(Posted on 8/22/2015)
- Excellent Review by Cgraziano
I have listened to this program several times taking notes because it is so rich, full of useful and sensible information. I am a person who has a deep appreciation for evidence based science, that said, there are things that intuitively ring true, those ineffable things that we just know in our minds and bodies. This program presents equal amounts of both, and the meshing of that information. It shed light and resonated on many levels for me. Highly recommended.
(Posted on 5/18/2015)
- Engrossing and Uplifting! Review by Roseann
I was thoroughly interested in each disk in this set. Mario Martinez presents engrossing material in a wonderfully engaging manner. He shows us ways we can redesign our present to experience a more liberated, uplifted, and healthy life.
(Posted on 12/26/2014)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Dale M
Okay, but not too much depth. A lot of repetition and wishful thinking.
(Posted on 6/19/2014)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Dr Harpreet Singh MBBS, MPH
I developed a most severe hatred towards my mother in law, who viciously abused me, my parents and sister in front of my 2 year old son. My wife joined hands with her and stabbed me in my back (Metaphorically). Today it has been exactly 2 years n I suffer from Hypothyroidism, Deranged Blood Sugar
(I was a perfectly fit gym going 32 year old guy then)
Dr Martinez has beautifully explained how we can avoid the destructive affects of a Heart full of hatred by freeing ourselves of revulsion to the perpetrator. The Fibromyalgia, Stigmata and 3 Archetypal wounds are my favourite. Thank You so much Dr Martinez
(Posted on 4/24/2014)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Diane D
I have listened to Mario on KPFK.org and the radio 90.7 out of L.A. Very interesting and cutting edge information. At 75% off it was a fantastic deal.
The few exercises on the series are surprisingly power and the information will change your thinking about, aging, healing, and prosperity.
(Posted on 1/12/2014)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Cynthia Y
I highly recommend "The Mind Body Code" audio tapes. I purchase this because I am really interested in how we create and/or attract illness and other challenges in our lives. Mario communicates this very clearly and a way that contributed to my desire to keep listening; he is not reading to his audience he is speaking with them. I had the tapes in my vehicle because I wanted every opportunity to learn more. My son borrowed my vehicle one evening, the next day started a conversation with me about the Mind Body Code. He revealed to me that he sat and listened to the CD to learn more. I learned a lot and I will listen to them again.
(Posted on 1/11/2014)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Irene S
i enjoyed this one. helpful to my understanding of
effect and new insights too! very kind voice.
(Posted on 1/1/2014)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Carroll S
Phenomenal! I recently finished listening to the program for the second time, and got just as much out of it as the first time. Mario is a great teacher, and a wonderful speaker - - very engaging!
(Posted on 12/20/2013)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Patricia s
All valid and valuable information that can be learned in your car or while cleaning. Experiential and relaxation techniques are a wonderful addition to put it all into practice. However, it takes time to practice to put it all to good use. For that, I use it over and over. Maybe there should be a separate one for experiential practice only...Thanks!
(Posted on 12/17/2013)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Marisa K
Love these CDs and listen to them often. Dr. Martinez's concepts ring true for me. I'm very hopeful they'll increase my awareness and recognition of self-sabotaging thoughts and habits. My only regret is that these CDs didn't exist when I was in my clueless 20s, although maybe his wisdom would have fallen on deaf ears back then. Well, better late than never!
(Posted on 8/25/2013)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Padmaja Neelati
I have been reading lot of self help books for the past years specially from hayhouse and soundstrue authors , which led me to deep awareness of my mental,emotional patterns.
I can say I had grown a lot intellectually in the past few years but was confused as why I was still stuck in some of the past behavior patterns subconsciously. I came across some articles which told to directly meet the emotions stored in the body.
They were helpful but for some reason I was not diligent and committed to that procedure.
This 6 CD set Of mind body code was more organized, simple to practically implement and very powerful . I feel thankful that I ordered this CD's and would rightfully address/heal all the buried emotional wounds.
Grateful to all the people involved in the creation and mailing of this CD's .
(Posted on 8/21/2013)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Kim B
Since I purchased the Mind Body Code I have listened to the downloads almost everyday. The information from Dr. Martinez is jaw dropping and I finally feel that I have the missing pieces to behavioral changes I now feel confident that I can make and keep. Anyone who struggles with self-doubt or depression or any other issue that keeps them from a joyful life will more fully find their way back to themselves with the insight from Dr. Martinez. Dr. Martinez, thank you so much for the hard work and diligence to bring this information forward. It has and continues to help me change my life in the ways I had always wanted and didn't quite know how. If there's something I can help do to spread the word let me know!
(Posted on 7/18/2013)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Renee
This is my first review for any product ever. The work here by Mario Martinez is spot on for my self- healing. I knew the cultural/religious/tribal entrapment I was in that was causing me so much emotional and physical pain. I searched and tried so many ideas and therapies and had yet to find a way of true and lasting healing The Mind-Body Code really helped put it all together for me. I have fibromyalgia and this work addressed this. In looking at my life, I understand more about how my life got here. With understanding, I can begin untangling the pain. I am thankful I came upon the Mind-Body Code here at Sounds True. I will continue working with this until I am freed of pain and shame and am living in freedom and liberation!
(Posted on 7/2/2013)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Sandy R
This is the most enlightened set of talks I have heard in many years. Mario Martinez really pulls it all together here, better than almost anyone, and I've hear a lot of great teachers talk down through the years. Highly recommended to anyone interested in personal growth, no matter how sophisticated that person is. This Sounds True set is truly a great gift and may save a lot of lives, literally and figuratively.
(Posted on 6/21/2013)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Anne M
Breakthrough learning for me. He is a good teacher, doing a good job on audio, making it personal and also easy to generalize. I will listen to it again.
(Posted on 4/28/2013)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Niki
Simply life changing. This is a cutting edge psychological technology that is easy to apply and produces concrete and immediate results.
Thank you Mario Martinez!
(Posted on 4/3/2013)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Donna A
A truly remarkable lecture series by Dr. Mario Martinez! Things everyone needs to know right now.
(Posted on 4/1/2013)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Lynn
I purchase many CD's and I was really impressed with the information Mario Martinez presented in this CD. I found it to be extremely interesting and at times mind-blowing. I highly recommend it to everyone.
(Posted on 2/21/2013)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Jill P
this audio collection is truly amazing. i highly recommend it to anyone. i found it very interesting and entertaining to listen to. the information and exercises are practical for all listeners.
(Posted on 2/20/2013)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Linda G
I think that everyone would find this interesting and of help. It pertains to all of us in one way or another.
(Posted on 12/16/2012)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Linda Hedquist
I have been a loyal and extremely grateful Sounds True customer for many years. But having just completed listening to the first CD of this program and as well as spending additional time exploring the first experiential exercise I have to say that these are some of the most useful insights and processes I've ever received from you guys . WOW! If there were a way to give this program more than 5 stars I would do it. As others have mentioned, the author has a wonderful presentation style. And
I found the exercise on the first CD excellent for bringing to light and rooting out very subtle patterns of conditioning. Furthermore, even going through my day (outside of the exercise) I see that it has sensitized me and opened my awareness to the moment by moment dynamics of aspects of myself that previously were driving my life but that I was unaware of. Now I cannot only see them but more easily bring compassion to them and work with them. Fabulous program. Thank you so much for making it available!
(Posted on 11/25/2012)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Kathy Z
Thanks Sounds True for introducing me to the works of Mario Martinez! Another treasured jewel among the people that most inspire me!
(Posted on 11/16/2012)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Kathryn K
Insightful with practical and meaningful exercises. I enjoy his presentation style and would highly recommend his material.
(Posted on 11/11/2012)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Maryalice T
My husband and I both listened to Dr. Martinez C.D's while on a road trip. We both learned so much about how our beliefs can effect our well being. We are working on changing our outlook on what we have the power to do when it comes to our thoughts about living our daily lives. Thank you Dr. Martinez~ Maryalice Trojnar
(Posted on 11/11/2012)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Anthony W
Mario Martinez is brilliant .I have done many years of inner work and this is some of the best information I have heard in years . Mario's presentation is easy to listen to and understand...I highly recommend the "Mind body Code " to even the most advanced of seekers.Anthony W
(Posted on 11/11/2012)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Marilyn A. H
Dr. Martinez is Brilliant ! It will be some time before I will be loaning this material. You always hear a new concept as you listen. Voice recording very well done.
(Posted on 11/10/2012)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Marilyn A. H
Awesome ! This presentation and the information contained therein stretches your thought realm beyond it's ordinary functioning. Not only in the daily routine, but in the Spiritual Space. That's a great word he coined "Biocognitive" !! The world, well those of us in the world needed it...
Dr. Martinez has made an amazing breakthrough that reaches thru your physical structure so all is one, and then each cell has the ability to Learn and Share.
A Most Gracious Thank-You.
(Posted on 11/10/2012)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Todd
I just wanted to personally thank the good Dr for getting me through these past few months of Xray School. His CD's were invaluable. I still find something new in his words on each listen. THANK YOU DR for helping me live my life peacefully and positively.
(Posted on 7/29/2012)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Thérèse X.
This is the most enlightening and helpful program I've ever learned from out of many over the years. Not only is the author's voice pleasant and friendly to listen to, the knowledge he imparts gives me a new and hopeful view of myself for my "advancing years". Using this knowledge to heal, I'm sure I will re-listen many times over and find something new every time. Thank you, Dr. Martinez
(Posted on 7/20/2012)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Nancy J Farrell
Still digesting this work. Thought provoking. Would like more of his work on aging.
(Posted on 7/3/2012)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Rich Melendrez
This is truly amazing and revolutionary! Why don't more people know about your products? I'm going to do my part and network you guys rock!!!
(Posted on 4/5/2012)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Louis Cangemi
Very useful and well researched. I've learned a lot about myself from applying the tools and information he gives.
(Posted on 4/2/2012)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Sean Kellythorne
Mario Martinez is onto something important that goes beyond today's standard psychology. For those who want to go beyond the limits established by our cultural conditioning his presentation shows the way. He presents the material in a very kind and realistic manner. I'm recommending this program to all my clients.
(Posted on 3/24/2012)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by antonio martinez
it was great...
(Posted on 3/23/2012)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Henryka Wodzynska
The best investment I've made so far!!!
(Posted on 2/9/2012)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Dawn Harris
Highly recommended. Clear and logical. Mario Martinez has a voice I could listen to for hours and the message he shares gave me space to breathe into.
Thank you
(Posted on 1/14/2012)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Sylvia Schuller
I give thanks for Dr. Martinez's wonderful and fascinating research and teachings on the Mind Body Code. The teaching on Stigmata and the Centernarians have given me such hope of a better life lived with understanding and how to create my own life rather than to rely on what I was taught by my culture, traditions surroundings, schooling and community. Thank you Mario and Thank you Tamie and Sounds True. I have since purchased the Book - The Man From Autumn WoW!
(Posted on 12/23/2011)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by RAYMOND MARTOCCIA
Probably one of the most useful self help download I have purchased. Great insight into how the mind works along with the application of different spiritual paths. I have not seen the information presented anywhere else. This is a truly unique perspective and common sense explanation of how to expand your own mental and spiritual development.
I just wish there was more material available by this author which is the highest compliment I can pay him.
(Posted on 9/12/2011)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Thomas Poe
This is VERY interesting material. It answers many questions if you are studing the subconscious or the Law of Attraction. The author walks you through exercises.
(Posted on 5/23/2011)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by KL Leung
Very useful.
(Posted on 5/19/2011)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Irmgard Beasley
very, very good
(Posted on 5/19/2011)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by Khaled Fallahian
I can only recommand Mario Martinez cds .
Very informativ and full of wisdom .
(Posted on 5/19/2011)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by James Anglewicz
This is a very good program. I re-listen to it often. It offers good practices to release resistance about health and abundance issues.
(Posted on 4/3/2011)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by John Mason
This is wonderful! Dr. Martinez makes very clear points illustrated with touching stories. The exercises are well described and clearly explained as far as purpose.
(Posted on 3/10/2011)
- Review for The Mind-Body Code Review by John Mankey
This set is so rich and to the point, it could have easily been spun out over three or four courses.
There are straightforward explanations and simple steps to apply new understanding.
I learned so much about myself in the six hours of listening. I am learning even more as I use what I have learned.
This is a great course. I feel like giving a standing ovation.
(Posted on 8/6/2009)
Contents 6 CDs (6 hours, 42 minutes) Date Published May 01, 2009 ISBN-10 1-59179-710-1 ISBN-13 978-1-59179-710-4 Dimensions 6 7/8 x 6 5/8 inches Product Code AF01355D
Audio Download
Contents 1 Audio download (6 hours, 42 minutes) Filetypes M4B, MP3, MP3 ZIP, PDF Date Published May 01, 2009 ISBN-13 978-1-60407-226-6 Product Code AF01355W
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From a refugee camp in Nepal, Tika Acharya has come long wayBy TED SIEFER
New Hampshire Union Leader
January 28. 2013 1:39AM
Tika Acharya, 35Home: Manchester Birthplace: Bhutan Family: Wife, a 3-year-old son, and parents and grandmother
High school : St. Joseph's College, Darjeeling , India
College/post-grad degrees:
University of North Bengal, B.S. in business administration and postgraduate diploma in management
Current job: Executive director, Bhutanese Community of New Hampshire; agency intern with State Farm Insurance; N.H. Refugee Congress Member for UNHCR
Key past positions held: Contract manager, State of New Hampshire; banker, Citizens Bank; case manager, Out of School Youth program, Partners for Community
Volunteer activities: New Hampshire Employment program, IndiaAssociationofNewHampshire,PunyaFoundation, Bhutanese Community of New Hampshire
Most admired person (outside your family): Desh Desh Pandey and Narayan Murthy


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Our 1961 baseball season beat writer filed this report:
On April 26, 1961, Roger Maris hit his first home-run, and first extra base hit, of the season. It came in his 11th game and his 33rd at-bat. Maris wasn't just having a bad start in terms of the long ball, either. His batting average coming into the April 26 game was .161. He had, however, walked seven times, giving him an on-base percentage of .308.
Maris was faring so poorly that Ralph Houk, the new Yankee manager, dropped him to seventh in the batting order. The Yankee order for the April 26 game in Detroit was: (1) Bobby Richardson, (2) Tony Kubek, (3) Hector Lopez, (4) Mickey Mantle, (5) Bill Skowron, (6) Elston Howard, (7) Maris, (8) Deron Johnson, (9) Whitey Ford.
Maris delivered his home run in the fifth inning off of veteran right-hander Paul Foytack. The solo shot gave Ford and the Yankees an 8-5 lead.
Ford, who previously had been staked to a 6-0 lead, was unable to make the 8-5 lead stand up. In fact, after the Tigers erupted for five runs in the bottom of the seventh inning, the Yankees found themselves on the wrong end of an 11-8 score. Ford was charged with 10 of the runs, in six and one-third innings, though only 6 were earned runs.
The drama didn't end there. In a scenario that hearkened back to the seventh game of the 1960 World Series, the Yankees came back to tie the score. The big blow was Mantle's two-run homer in the eighth inning. That inning, the Yankees failed to take the lead when, with two outs, Maris grounded out, stranding Skowron at third and Howard at second.
On this day, though, the Yankees prevailed. Another two-run homer by Mantle, this one in the tenth inning, gave them a 13-11 victory. Mantle's two homers brought his total for the young season to 7.
The Yankee win ended the Tigers' 8 game winning streak. And it meant that instead of falling 4 games behind pace-setting Detroit, they were only two back. The Tigers would provide the Yankees with their only real competition for the 1961 American League title.
Maris' home run signaled the end of his slump, but not the beginning of a hot streak. His next home run wouldn't come until six games later, on May 3, at which time he was batting .214.
I'm thinking about a series of posts titled "This Day in Beauty Pageant History." Much like our reader's baseball series, it would allow our readers to re-live some of the great moments in our cultural history. Time to start digging through the archives.


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All minor and major league players owned
Arbitration system for 1st 6 years of a players career
Free agent auction for players after 6 years
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League is Free but our Admin puts up cash prizes for playoff teams
Admission into the league requires filling out a short application on the proboards site and posting a link to a Facebook or something similar. (this is to prevent people from owning multiple teams...no one will contact you on it or require you to use it). Once the application is finished our Admin will set you up with your choice of available teams (usually takes a day or two). We are heading into our 10th year and are only looking for dedicated owners who are comfortable playing with deep rosters. Any questions about the league please email email@example.com or check out the league here:


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This entry in the Ford Racing series sees the racing move onto the streets of Los Angeles, with a unique team racing experience included that puts the player in control of their own Ford Racing three-car team, allowing them to race and also issue commands to team mates to gain tactical and positional advantage. The game showcases 18 fully licensed Ford super cars, from the 1970 Mk1 Capri RS1600, through the Ford GT to the 2007 Shelby GT 500.
Also known as: Ford Street Racing , Ford Street Racing
Release Region: United States
Release Date: September 19, 2006
Publisher: Empire Interactive
Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: February 24, 2006
Publisher: Empire Interactive
Also available on: PlayStation 2, PC, PlayStation Portable
For more info on these technical requirements and features, please view GameSpy's Specs FAQ.
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COLUMBUS Under current state law, more than 800 privately employed Ohio police officers who carry guns, use deadly force, and search, detain, and arrest people are allowed to keep their records secret, even from crime victims.
The private police officers, who work for 39 employers made up of mostly private universities and hospitals, are — like their employers — exempt from the public-records laws that public-sector police agencies must follow.
Critics, including Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, say it's time to demand the same accountability and transparency from private police officers.
"The public policy is clear, that the state is giving them the same power as (public) police departments. For all other purposes, we should be treating them the same insofar as openness and giving the public information," DeWine said.
DeWine told The Columbus Dispatch (http://bit.ly/KuBkLX) that he will ask state legislators to change Ohio law to make private police forces subject to public-records laws.
"It's hard to envision the legislature would intend private police to make an arrest and that they should be treated differently than a police officer for the city of Columbus," he said.
Records with the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy show that there are 814 state-trained and certified officers on the job with 17 hospitals and health-care systems, 16 private universities, three railroads, an arboretum and a bank. They're allowed to make a felony arrest anywhere, anytime.
Of public-records requests filed with all 16 private university police departments and three Columbus-area hospital systems by the Dispatch, just one — the Licking Memorial Hospital — provided copies of reports on arrests made by their officers in 2013.
Fourteen of them largely said they are private and have no duty to turn the records over, while one agency didn't have any arrests.
"There is no accountability," said Fred Gittes, a Columbus lawyer who has handled several cases involving police and public records. "They have the greatest power that society can invest in people — the power to use deadly force and make arrests."
The inability to access records from private police recently gained visibility as journalism students at Otterbein University struggled to report on a former theater professor criminally charged with putting his hands down the pants of a female student.
The Dispatch also was unable to obtain records from campus police, which reported filing 60 cases in courts last year.
"Because Otterbein University is not a 'public office' for purposes (of state law) the documents you seek are not 'public records' and Otterbein will not provide them," wrote John W. Herbert, a Worthington lawyer who represents Otterbein.
Otterbein spokeswoman Jennifer Pearce said campus police "focus on the safety and privacy rights of students" and are not an arm of city police.


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Critics scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.
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Metascore®Generally unfavorable reviewsbased on a weighted average of allcritic review scores.
Despite all the nervous tension, the central drama is flawed - Jonathan isn't trying to find a killer. He is the killer. Something is lacking in the dramatic equation.
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The more that secret comes out, the more incoherent (and ludicrous) the film gets.
Here's a bad movie with hardly a bad scene. How can that be? The construction doesn't flow. The story doesn't engage. The insistent flashbacks are distracting. The plot has problems it sidesteps. Yet here is a gifted cast doing what it's asked to do. The failure is in the writing and editing.
Performances are strong across the board, and the movie offers a solid sense of place. But the mysteries, once explained, don't make a lot of sense.
See all The Son of No One reviews at Metacritic.com
Iffy for 17+
Gritty, violent NYC drama is for adults only.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that this gritty police drama set in New York City in the months following 9/11 begins (in flashback) as a scared, cornered young boy shoots and kills a violent man and then accidentally kills another man. There's a good deal of blood, plus several more killings later in the movie and strong verbal violence. Sexual content is limited to once scene, but it's a very disturbing one in which a grown man gives oral sex to a pre-teen boy (the act is shown from a distance, and the man's head is seen hovering over the boy's crotch). Language is nearly constant, with "f--k" in almost every sentence.
Messages: The movie's main point seems to be that you can get away with murder if you're a good person.
Role models: The main character seems to be a good and genuinely caring person, though he has two murders on his conscience, which has left him introverted and selfish. His wife also seems to be good, although she spends most of the movie yelling at her husband. The rest of the characters range from vaguely shady to completely corrupt.
Violence: Five on-screen murders and one off-screen murder. Four of them are by gunshot, and blood is shown spurting. There's also a huge puddle of blood from one corpse. A scared, cornered kid shoots and kills one of the victims and accidentally causes the death of another. All of these murders are life-changing events for the main character. There are also many scenes of arguments, yelling, and violent tension, and a man kicks a dog.
Sex: One very vivid, disturbing scene: A grown man gives oral sex to a pre-teen boy. Viewers see the act from a distance, and the man's head is shown hovering over the boy's crotch. Another boy witnesses this act.
Language: Very, very strong language includes "f--k" or "motherf----r" in almost every sentence. "S--t," "p---y," "a--hole," "ass," "goddamn," "retarded," "idiot," "fag," and "d--k" are also used. Characters often swear in front of kids.
Consumerism: Various storefronts and signs are seen, including Starbucks and Chase bank.
Drinking, drugs and smoking: Not an issue
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General EIO Requirements
InStream and OutStream
The center of any I/O library design are the interfaces often known by names like InputStream and OutputStream. For EIO, these are InStream and OutStream, refered to jointly as EIO Streams.
(XXX I find it difficult to write requirements per se. The following list mixes goals with some description of the actual design we arrived at in service of those goals.)
As with other I/O libraries, the EIO library both defines the types InStream/OutStream, for itself and others to implement, and provides some built-in implementations of these types. When the following list of goals says, for example, that "A conforming Foo MUST ...", this means, as is conventional, that an implementation of Foo must have the stated property in order to be considered conforming, though conformance is not detected or enforced, and so should not generally be relied upon by clients of a Foo.
Unless stated otherwise, we do require all built in primitive Stream implementations provided by the EIO library to conform, and the built-in layered EOI-provided Stream implementations (see Composability below) to be conformance preserving -- if the layers they're built on conform, then they must conform as well. Likewise, an EIO-provided Stream that wraps (is layered upon) a java.io stream must be conformance preserving -- if the java.io stream conforms to its contract, then the wrapping EIO Stream must conform as well.
The goals EIO Streams (InStream and OutStream) should meet are:
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Florida will hold its first major spring scrimmage Saturday, but it is not open to the public. The next open practice is Monday.
Florida will hold its first major spring scrimmage today, but it is not open to the public. The next open practice is at 4 p.m. Monday at the Sanders Practice Fields on campus.
Execution on both sides of the ball will be a priority in the scrimmage, UF coach Will Muschamp said Friday.
"We need to go out and execute," Muschamp said. "We're installing the offense, we need to vanilla some things up defensively and just get our guys to play blocks and run to the football.
"When you can get that, and you can get great effort and technique ... and that's what we're really honing in on, on being a better technique football team defensively as far as playing blocks, leveraging the ball.
"I don't want to get into exotic pressures on third down, I'm not looking for that right now. We're looking for really good execution, really good effort, really good fundamentals and technique and really just continuing to build on where we are offensively."
Muschamp reiterated he's been pleased by the progress made by the offense under Kurt Roper, the new coordinator who is installing a shotgun, uptempo style of attack.
Because the installation process remains in the early stages, Muschamp said this will not be one of those scrimmages that will be hands off for the offensive coaches.
"No, I told the coaches this morning, 'I understand in some situations, especially with mid-year kids if you feel like you need to interject on the field and help them out a little bit, (then do it),' " Muschamp said. "I don't want a young player to get frustrated, but we will use a game-day operation situation at this time. That's what we've decided, and get off the field and let them play, see where we are."
Cox making a move
Muschamp said one of the rising stars on defense this spring has been sophomore defensive end Bryan Cox Jr., whose strong play at end has allowed former starting end Jonathan Bullard to move inside and play tackle, where the Gators lack proven depth.
"His motor," Muschamp said, when asked what he likes about Cox. "He plays hard. Football is really important to him. He plays with an edge. He goes out every day and works hard.
"Bryan was an off-the-ball player in high school. He came in and we didn't know if we were going to play him at linebacker, play him at defensive end. We knew he would continue to grow because he was a young senior coming out, so he still had a lot of growth potential. But I think his strength levels are up. His body weight is up. I think we had him at 260 — 258 or 260 — the other day. So he's being able to hold the point much better.
"You can't coach a motor. The guy either plays hard or he doesn't. You can coach him through it and you can bring him along, but the guys that have that natural ability to play hard, you can build off that a lot."
Muschamp said another sophomore, Alex McCalister, also is making a favorable impression at defensive end, especially rushing the passer.
McCalister was a basketball player in high school who didn't start playing football until his junior season.
"He hadn't played football much and he hadn't been in the weight room at all. He'd been a basketball guy," Muschamp said. "But now he's up to 242, 245, he can hold the point a little bit better. He's starting to understand about leverage. He's got natural pass-rush ability to flip his hips in the rush.
"So he has the things we saw. And we knew it was going to be a while. You never know in those situations how quickly they're going to take off and go. Just been real pleased with how he comes. We need another good edge, juice rusher. We need somebody else on the edge to give us a little edge pressure."
Praise for Goolsby, Bryan
Muschamp said he's been pleased with the early progress that's been made by tight end DeAndre Goolsby and defensive lineman Taven Bryan, two of the early enrollees.
"(Goolsby) is a really good athlete. He's a guy that can do some things as far as what we're looking for at that position," Muschamp said. "He fits it extremely well. I think he's done a really good job. I'm very pleased where he is. I think it's a little early right now to tell where he will contribute.
"Taven Bryan is a really strong core guy, he's got really good strength. He's still learning what we do defensively. But I'm very pleased with where he is. He's a guy that's got the intangibles and he's got the physical ability and athleticism to be a really good player here. Now, when that's going to be? I don't know. But he's got what we want. He's got length and he's a really good athlete."
Taylor impressed with offense
Senior middle linebacker Michael Taylor didn't hesitate when he was asked which offensive players have been impressing him this spring.
"Demarcus (Robinson) is a freak. Some of the stuff he can do is crazy," Taylor said. "Mack Brown running the rock. KT (Kelvin Taylor) is. Everybody is really picking up the scheme and able to make plays in it. (Quinton) Dunbar is making a lot of plays. I think if you've got the ball in your hands in this offense, you can make plays."


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GRETNA — Gretna police have booked a New Orleans man with stalking after police say he took lurid pictures of children from Gretna's popular BMX bike track and may have been trying to lure them back to his home.
Don "Uncle Don" Fernandez, 65, of 5383 Paris Ave., was arrested Wednesday, according to Capt. Russell Lloyd of the Gretna Police Department. In a news release on Friday, Lloyd said that police targeted Fernandez after receiving complaints that he was hanging around the BMX track, questioning children and caressing their heads.
Parents and volunteers expressed concern because Fernandez would ask the children where they lived, how often they came to the park and then try to persuade them to come back to his home.
Lloyd said police were able to obtain an arrest warrant for Fernandez, and when they searched his home, they found pictures of children from the track with their shirts off. Police also discovered a DVD player with videos of the children in Fernandez's bathroom, Lloyd said. Authorities are still reviewing those photographs and video to determine if any additional charges can be filed against Fernandez.
Lloyd said Fernandez has a prior arrest from 1997 in Mississippi for four counts of unlawful touching of a child. However, that case did not result in any convictions.
Lloyd noted that right now there are no reports of Fernandez inappropriately touching any of the children at the track.
Lloyd said that because the pictures and videos were found in New Orleans, that evidence was forwarded to the New Orleans District Attorney's Office. However, the stalking accusation will be handled in Jefferson Parish. Fernandez is currently at the Orleans Parish Central Lockup.
Gretna's BMX track is a huge attraction in the city, drawing visitors from all over the state and region. The city built the track, but it is managed by a nonprofit composed mainly of parents of track users. Councilman Vincent Cox III, who pushed for the track, has called it one of the city's most important tourism draws.
He said he's been told that Fernandez was posing as a photographer at the track, and one resident approached him about Fernandez prior to the holidays. Fernandez had already been barred from the track by volunteers before police arrested him, and it doesn't appear he had any children or relatives at the facility.
Lloyd said police believe Fernandez may have been hanging around the track for an extended period of time.


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Or perhaps you haven't been eating a healthy, balanced diet.
Whatever the reason, if you're concerned about your weight or your diet, the best thing to do is tell someone you trust, such as a parent, your school nurse or GP. There's a lot that can be done to help.
Being underweight can leave you with low energy and affect your immune system. This means you could pick up colds and other infections more easily.
If your diet is poor, you may also be missing out on vitamins and minerals you need to grow and develop.
The good news is that, with a little help, you can gradually gain weight until you get to a weight that's healthy for your height and age.
It's important that you gain weight in a healthy way. Try not to go for chocolate, cakes, fizzy drinks and other foods high in fat or sugar.
Eating these types of foods too often is likely to increase your body fat, rather than building strong bones and muscles.
Ideally you should:
We all need some fat in our diet, but it's important to keep an eye on the amount and type of fat we're eating.
Try to cut down on the amount of saturated fat you eat – that's the fat found in foods such as sausages, salami, pies, hard cheese, cream, butter, cakes and biscuits.
Cut down on sugary foods, such as chocolate, sweets, cakes, biscuits and sugary soft drinks.
See more healthy eating tips for teenagers.
Strength training can also help to build strong muscles and bones. Find out how to increase your strength and flexibility.
Aim to eat three meals and three snacks a day to bump up your energy intake in a healthy way.
Make time for breakfast. Try porridge made with milk and sprinkle some chopped fruit or raisins on top. Have whole milk until you build your weight back up.
Or how about eggs on toast with some grilled tomatoes or mushrooms?
A jacket potato with baked beans or tuna on top makes a healthy lunch and contains both energy-rich carbohydrates and protein. Adding cheese will provide calcium. Or try pasta salad with chicken breast and tomatoes.
Have a healthy snack before bed. Lower-sugar cereal with milk is a good choice, or some toast. Go for wholemeal where possible.
See Change4Life for more healthy meal ideas.
Find out how many calories the average teenager needs.
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You should also make sure you get plenty of sleep. About 8 to 10 hours a day is ideal for teenagers.
Avoid smoking and alcohol.
If you feel anxious when you think about food, or you feel you may be using control over food to help you cope with stress, low self-esteem or a difficult time at home or school, then you may have an eating disorder.
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Universal Astronomics has built a strong reputation for quality products and services to meet the needs of the discriminating observer. UA's innovative product lines have always had a common goal to be the most versatile mounting systems ever conceived and we still strive to meet and exceed that goal. Every sale at UA is tailored to maximize the customer's viewing experience with considerations for a possibility of a variety of optics, tripods, travel needs, and observing preferences. How did we get here?
I started out by first building my own binocular parallelogram mount after seeing a competing mount at a local star party in Oct, 98. The one I built for myself was far superior to the competing model and I decided then to manufacturer them. Surveyor-type tripods which were readily available at any Home Depot become the tripod of choice given their strength/weight/cost ratios compared to expensive heavy duty camera tripod (which are now offered as well). At the time, we lived in a second floor apartment of a three story ("3-decker" as they are referred to here in New England) located in Worcester, MA (about 40 miles West of Boston). The first floor, in dire need of renovation, was leased from the landlord, and UA had its first home. The first 50 units were built with only a miter saw fitted with an aluminum cutting blade, a table saw (same blade), a drill press, and a belt sander. We entered the market place at our first NEAF (North East Astronomy Forum) in May, 99 where the UniMount Basic and Deluxe models were first introduced. I didn't sell a single unit but my wife's encouragement (as well as new-found friend Howie Glatter of laser collimator fame) prevented me from giving up and sales started to accumulate over that summer. As sales grew, the need for better quality prompted contracting out production, but it wasn't long before being competitive meant manufacturing in-house was necessary and the purchase of a benchtop milling machine and lathe quickly solved the problem since their machine weights of 700 lbs each didn't cause them to crash thru the floor of the apartment. Production demands required larger heavier machines as well as additional floor space and the 900 square feet of the apartment was outgrown. The operation was moved to its current residence at 6 River Court, Webster, MA (about 15 miles south of Worcester). The addition of a full size lathe and milling machine allowed all restrictions on production to be removed. In March of 2002, the first UniStar alt-az (altitude/azimuth) was built and it has flourished ever since. UA's residence in Webster has grown from 1600 square feet to over 4000. Products have grown from 2 model styles of bino mount to about 12 different models of bino and alt-az mount, as well as a variety of tripods and accessories to accommodate most any optic in the astronomy marketplace.


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What is the Chippewa Champions Program?The Chippewa Champions program allows donors to go above and beyond just supporting the annual operating budget. Fans of each individual sport may now contribute directly to specific initiatives identified by each program. These initiatives have been earmarked as projects that can elevate a team to new heights. By contributing to such a fund, donors become vested in each program's goal to not just be successful, but to re-define success at CMU.
A Chippewa Champion gives $500 or more each year to a specific sport's Championship Fund. This is SEPARATE from the Chippewa Club. In order to receive Chippewa Club benefits, Chippewa Champions must give to Chippewa Club at $100 level or higher.


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TEN CITIES Screening Series: Good Copy Bad Copy, Jun. 19 2014 @ Goethe-Institut Auditorium
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Date: Thursday, June 19 2014
Venue: Goethe-Institut, Auditorium
Time: 7.30 pm
Admission: free
The TEN CITIES Screening Series continues this month with Good Copy Bad Copy (2007 / 60min) by Andreas Johnson, Ralf Christensen and Henrik Moltke, a documentary about copyright and culture in the context of internet.
It features interviews with many people and their various perspectives on copyright, including copyright lawyers, producers, and artists from countries like United States, Sweden, Russia, Nigeria, and Brazil.
A central point of the documentary is the thesis that "creativity itself is on the line", and that a balance needs to be struck, or that there is a conflict between protecting the right of those who own intellectual property, and the rights of future generations to create.
The TEN CITIES Screening Series presents numerous feature films and documentaries, focusing on different aspects of club and sub-culture around the globe.
Find more info on the Goethe Institut Nairobi Website
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Mary Jane Cleary was born in Victoria, Australia 1850 and died 14 July 1914, in Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia. She married Charles Henry Stephenson in 1878 Warrnambool, Victoria. Charles Henry Stephenson arrived in Australia in 1876 - I am unable to locate the name of the ship.
Susannah Ranby was born Jan 1767 Cockthorne, West Rasen, Lincoln, England and died 1856 Beverley, St Martin, Yorkshire. She married Robert Stephenson in 1799.
John Stephenson was born 2 February 1722 and died 12 December 1805, both in Yorkshire. He married Abigail Broadley at Lockington Yorkshire on the 24 November 1752.
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Pioneer Skatepark, St Albans, is set to host its annual females only skate jam on Saturday 20th June, so get it marked in your diaries then start making the appropriate travel arrangements.
As with previous years, there will be both sponsored and unsposored comps, as well as a two hour jam for those who want to get involved but don't fancy competing in the comps, with prizes from Death Skateboards, Les Ettes, Nikita, Rogue Skateboards, Vans, Pro Tec, Lovenskate, Eastpak and Conspiracy Skate Shop.
The afternoons proceedings kick off at 1pm - see the flyer below, consult the Pioneer website or join the Rogue Skateboards Facebook group to keep up with the latest developments.


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Hi there! I'm Molly Culley, and I'm thrilled to be sharing my first Moda Bake Shop project with you. This is a really quick and easy quilt to piece that has quite a striking visual impact! I blog at http://www.mollyscottage.blogspot.com/. Come pay me a visit when you get a chance!
4 Print Charm Packs (I used "Spirit" by Lila Tueller)
2 White Bella Solid Charm Packs
4 yards Backing (I used SKU 11430-11)
3/4 yard Binding (I used SKU 11435-15)
2. Choose a coordinating print charm and a solid charm.
3. We'll be making half-square triangles with the print and solid. Draw a line from one corner to the other of the solid charm, with the print underneath. Draw a line 1/4 inch on either side of the center line. These will be your sewing lines.
4. Sew on your sewing lines. I like to prepare several charms for sewing, so I can chain piece.
5. Align your ruler on the middle diagonal line of your square, and cut. Open up each piece and press to the darker fabric.
6. The segments of the block so far:
7. Layout your block: Place the half-square triangle pieces across from each other in the block, with the "tips" of the print triangles touching in the center. Place your dual-color pieces across from one another in the empty spaces, making sure the alignment is the same on each side (like prints are in the middle together, aligned either horizontally or vertically).
8. Sewing the block together: Making sure that you are working from the middle of the block outward, sew the top two pieces, then the bottom two pieces together. Press toward the dual colored section of the block as this will allow for nesting of seams. Align the two halves of the block together in the middle, matching seams, and sew together. Press. You will need to make 24 blocks with the dual colored segments of the block in a horizontal orientation, and 25 blocks in a vertical orientation. The half-square triangle segments stay constant in their alignment throughout all the blocks. It will help in your layout process if you keep the two block "types" separated.
9. Trimming your blocks: Trim each block to 9″ square.
10. Laying out your blocks: I started my layout with a vertically aligned block, then alternated each block in the row (vertical, horizontal, vertical…). Remember the half-square triangles determine the layout…make sure they are all aligned the right way! Lay out all the blocks into a pleasing arrangement of 7 blocks down by 7 blocks across. Step back and admire (and make sure you have a nice balance of colors, of course!)
11. Assemble your quilt top: Begin sewing the blocks in a row together. Once each row is sewn, begin sewing the rows together, matching seams together so all your blocks meet perfectly! Press well.
12. Backing: Press your backing fabric very well. When a project has a pieced backing, I lay my fabric out, then lay my quilt top on top of it. I don't like my seam to be right in the middle, so I offset the cut a bit, then sew the two pieces together.
13. Binding: I used 6-2.5″ strips for my binding. Feel free to cut a narrower binding if you like.
14. Layer your backing, batting and top, then baste. Quilt and bind as desired. I quilted mine with an all-over meander. Wash, dry, and pull a cozy, crinkly thing of beauty out of your dryer!!!
One super-cozy throw that is just the right size (57″ x 57″) for snuggling with! Enjoy!!! I'd love to see your finished creations; please email them to me! Thanks to Moda for a wonderful, creative place to share!
Molly Culley
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- Domestic Gifts Throw Quilt - June 23, 2013
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August 03. 2013 1:54PM
President Obama approves disaster declaration after flooding
CONCORD — President Barack Obama approved a major disaster declaration for parts of the state, paving the way for federal money to communities that dealt with recent flooding, according to the governor's office.
Communities in Cheshire, Grafton and Sullivan counties are eligible to receive federal assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures and permanent restoration of damaged infrastructure.
"Communities throughout western New Hampshire experienced significant and widespread damage from the recent severe storm and flooding, and with this major disaster declaration, they will now be able to access critical federal dollars to aid in their recovery," Gov. Maggie Hassan said in a statement.
Total flood damage from June 26 through July 3 exceeded $6.2 million, according to a preliminary damage assessment conducted by state and federal officials. Heavy rains washed out roads and forced evacuations in some parts of western New Hampshire.
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One of the most dangerous things you can do behind the wheel of your car is text or check your email. Texting and driving is illegal in 39 states, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands and Guam.
Despite the danger, millions of us continue to do it. I am ashamed to say that I was one of them.
During the recent presidential campaign, I was on the road — a lot. I was mainly driving on rural roads in places such as Iowa, Indiana and, of course, Ohio. On several occasions I checked my email while driving, and like many people I rationalized my behavior.
"You're not the only the one," says Carroll Lachnit of Edmunds.com. "I'm loath to say it's an epidemic because that sounds so strong, but when you have a phone in the car, the temptation to use it can be pretty overwhelming."
The desire to stay connected is so great that many of us can't resist. You need only stand on any street corner and watch drivers to see just how many people are using their cellphones while behind the wheel.
Lachnit points out that there are efforts to keep the hands of drivers on the wheel with things like voice-activated software to read text messages or emails and apps that automatically respond to text messages saying, "I'm driving." The technology, however, has a long way to go.
Lachnit says that perhaps people need to start "shaming" each other more when they see people using their phones while driving.
"I give people the stink-eye all the time if I see them holding their cellphone while they're in the car," she says. "The problem is, they're not looking at me. They're looking at their damn cellphone."
Daniel McGehee, who studies distracted driving and vehicle safety at the University of Iowa, says that emailing is the "trifecta of distraction," because it takes your eyes, hands and attention off the road.
McGehee also says many of us delude ourselves by thinking that it's OK to check our email at a traffic light.
"It's not," McGehee says. "Some of the most intense distractions can come when you're stopped."
Often at stop signs, you may not be aware of pedestrians and other cars around you, and it can take time for your brain to shift from text or email mode to driving mode. One of the most common forms of crash is the rear-end collision.
McGehee says it is best to turn off or put your phone in a bag and leave it put.
"If you take a look at the kinds of things that are going back and forth, they're really unimportant," he says. "Is it really so important to send that string of messages back and forth for the last 45 seconds of your life?"
Talking to McGehee, Lachnit and others, I've come up with some tips to help avoid texting or mailing while driving.
- Don't distract people you know are driving: You know when your spouses or loved are commuting. Don't text or call them when you know they're on the road. "Are you here yet?" "Where are you?" Those texts and calls can be avoided.
- Inform your colleagues: Before I go on a trip of any length now, I let my editor know that I'll be driving for a while. I also set an out-of-office message that says "I'm on the road," when I leave my desk for a while. What this does is gives you piece of mind that you're not missing some important email. McGehee says this allows you to be responsive.
- Check in: It's always thoughtful to check in with your loved ones before you head home. This can avoid the need to text or call or the desire to do so.
- Turn the sound off on your devices: This will help you eliminate the temptation to check your email or text if you're constantly hearing the beep of the phone whenever a new message is received.
- Use hands-free devices: Studies have found that talking on the phone is not as dangerous as other distractions. So if you must call, use a hands-free device.
- Prepare before you leave: Put your coordinates into the GPS, turn to your local NPR station and set up your playlists or audio books or podcasts before you get on the road.
- Set reminders: I've taken to putting in the tag line of my outgoing messages from my smartphone: "This email is not worth taking your eyes off the road to read or write." So even if I find myself tempted to read and respond to a text, I remind myself that I shouldn't.
- Peer pressure: Everyone can do their part to remind friends and family to not text or email and drive. It seems kind of after-school special, but how many of us would let our friends drink and drive?
And we wrap up our coverage from the campaign trail, with a reporter's notebook from NPR's auto industry reporter Sonari Glinton. Now, Sonari knows - as well as anyone - the risks of texting and reading email behind the wheel. But he recently found himself doing exactly that.
SONARI GLINTON, BYLINE: During the recent presidential campaign, I was on the road a lot; mainly, driving on rural road in places like Iowa, Indiana, and Ohio - of course, Ohio. And while I was driving, on several occasions, I checked my email. Now, I mainly report on cars and I really, really should know better.
CARROLL LACHNIT: You're not the only the one.
GLINTON: Carroll Lachnit is with Edmunds.com. She's one of two people I talked to about texting and driving.
LACHNIT: It's really a problem. I mean, I'm loathe to say it's an epidemic because that sounds so strong. But when you have a phone in the car, the temptation to use it is - can be pretty overwhelming.
GLINTON: Lachnit says the car companies are trying to keep our hands on the wheels. Some have put voice-activated software to read text messages or emails. But they're a long way off from perfecting that technology. She says until then, we have to make each other stop.
LACHNIT: We have to start shaming each other more, I guess. I don't know what else is going to work. I mean, I give people the stink eye all the time, if I see them holding their cellphone while they're in the car. The problem is, they're not looking at me. (LAUGHTER) They're looking at their damn cellphone.
GLINTON: Daniel McGehee studies distracted driving, at the University of Iowa. He says many of us delude ourselves by thinking, oh, if I only check my texts while I'm at the stoplight. But he says there is really no good time to text or email, while the car is in gear.
DANIEL MCGEHEE: We are seeing that people respond to text messages while they're stopped. But they may peek at those messages while they're driving. But really, the more intense distraction, sometimes, is while you are stopped.
GLINTON: McGehee says we can wait for car companies, and cell companies, to come up with solutions. But the most potent way to make the roads safer is to change our behavior.
MCGEHEE: There's been a couple of cases where, you know, reporters have crashed. And it's pretty easy to reconstruct when you've been on the phone; how many text messages - are, and even what you were texting.
GLINTON: Yeah, and like - yeah. I mean, when you said that, that just - literally, like, sent the - (LAUGHTER) - a chill through me, you know? Wow.
MCGEHEE: And if you take a look at the kinds of things that are going back and forth, they're really so unimportant. Is this really that important - to be able to send this string of messages back and forth, for the last 45 seconds of your life?
GLINTON: Yeah.
Until now, we've paid a lot of lip service to not texting and driving. But both experts say our culture needs to change. We need to make texting or emailing, and driving, as unacceptable as drinking and driving. Sonari Glinton, NPR News.
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This is the first module in the Solar Dynamic Observatory (SDO) Project Suite curriculum. Activities are self-directed by students or student teams using online videos and data from the SDO satellite to explore, research and build knowledge about... (View More) features of the Sun. Students build vocabulary, apply or demonstrate learning through real world connections, and creating resources to use in their investigations. Each activity comes with both a teacher and student guide with sequential instructions and embedded links to the needed videos and internet resources. Activity 1A: Structure of the Earth's Star takes students through the features and function of the Sun's structures using online videos, completing a "Sun Primer" data sheet using information from the videos, and creating a 3D origami model of the Sun. Students use a KWL chart to track what they have learned. Activity 1B: Observing the Sun has students capture real solar images from SDO data to find and record sunspots and track their movement across the surface of the Sun. Activity 1C has students create a pin-hole camera to use in calculating the actual diameter of the Sun, and then calculate scales to create a Earth-Sun scale model. Students reflect on their learning and results at the end of the module. An internet connection and access to computers are needed to complete this module. See related and supplementary resources for link to full curriculum. The appendix includes an alignment to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). (View Less)
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In this activity, students experiment to test the hypothesis that Mars was once hotter. The activity requires some advance preparation by the teacher: the day before the activity, need to place a plastic bottle filled with water in the freezer.... (View More) Materials needed include plastic bottle of water and thermometer. It is a companion piece to a CD about the exploration of Mars that uses song and drama to tell the story of Spirit and Opportunity, NASA's Mars Exploration Rovers, and their mission to search for signs of ancient water. (View Less)
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Aimed at keeping transportation officials up to date on the latest legislation about school bus safety, the New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT) is comprised of members who pride themselves in putting safety first and educating motorists in the process.
The Nassau County chapter of NYAPT covers 56 districts. The NYAPT was founded in 1974, said Oceanside School District Transportation Supervisor Janet Meltzer, a member since 2000. "We wanted to get the word out about the organization and promote positive school bus transportation," she said. "Our mission is to ensure safety and security of our school children everyday."
Hewlett-Woodmere Transportation Director Michael Sgambati joined NYAPT two years ago because he wanted to keep up to date on an ever-changing industry. "It's a collective group of my peers and we get together once a month and discuss any issues that have come up," he said. "Last year school transportation got a bad rap in the media and I want everyone to know that we have a lot of safety procedures in place and ones that we're trying to implement."
Sgambati said his main concern is getting students to and from school safely. "So many children ride the school bus; the yellow school bus is an American icon," he said. "Parent's most prized possession is riding the bus everyday and we have to put children's safety first."
Hosting events in the community, such as Operation Safe Stop, which seeks to alert motorists that they must stop when they see flashing red lights on a school bus, and setting up booths throughout malls in Nassau County creates more awareness about the organization and school bus safety, Meltzer said. "We want to be more present in the community," she said. "There are bus drivers out there who care."
If a vehicle passes a stopped school bus, the driver can give the transportation office the license plate number, if possible, or the district can get in touch with the police department, according to Long Beach School District Transportation Supervisor Robert Sambo. "It's a very steep violation," he said. "And the only way to really hit people is through the pockets."
According to the Nassau County Traffic and Parking Violations Agency, passing a school bus with red flashing lights could total more than a $200 fine for one violation.
In his 31 years at Long Beach School District, Sambo said though new transportation issues have risen, the main one has stayed the same. "We have to make sure we can transport each child safely to and from school," he said. "But we also monitor bullying situations and train our drivers how to recognize that and report it to administrators. We also always have safe bus stops, equipment and must make sure the programs we provide busing for, such as school trips or athletic games, are done in a safe fashion."
Sophie Codispodo, a transportation supervisor for the Lawrence School District, said her main concerns are safety and bus routes. "The number of children we have going to non-public schools is increasing as we live in an Orthodox area," she said. "We try to give them the best service we possibly can but it gets difficult because we have a lot of requests for closer bus stops and kids are scattered across the community. We rely on our drivers to get kids to school as safely as they can."
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