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Police have released a recording of a woman who dialled 999 to request help in a row over the number of sprinkles on an ice cream.
The caller, who was not named by West Midlands Police, contacted emergency operators while arguing with the owner of an ice cream van.
During a minute-long call, the indignant woman told the operator: 'It doesn't seem like much of an emergency but it is a little bit because I've ordered an ice cream and he's put bits on one side and none on the other.
'He's refusing to give me my money back and saying that I've got to take it like that.'
Urging the public not to misuse the 999 system, Chief Superintendent Jim Andronov said: 'If someone is trying to get through to report a genuine life or death emergency, then a minute is a very long time to wait.
'I cannot stress enough that the 999 number is for emergencies only.'


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The First "Towers" of Bay Ridge
The literal rise and fall of the 65th Street Gas Tanks, which dominated the local landscape for decades.
The literal rise and fall of the 65th Street Gas Tanks, which dominated the local landscape for decades.
Reviving an idea more than a century old to abolish the military installation and build a public park.
The Barkaloo Cemetery, home to at least one veteran of the American Revolution, has been at the corner of Mackay Place and Narrows for almost 300 years.
Khaled Beydoun came to Bay Ridge to discuss his new book, American Islamophobia.
In 1902, a few teenage boys swimming off 73rd Street discovered the almost-beheaded corpse of a Brooklyn grocer, which would lead police to one of the earliest organized gangs in the city.
Local Palestinian–Americans and their supporters rallied on the 70th anniversary of the Nakba, or Catastrophe, as Trump moved the American Embassy to Jerusalem.
AMAZON: Invisible Landscape, at Stand4 Gallery on 78th Street, consists of works by participants in LABVERDE, a residency in the rainforest.
When it leaked that the gun group would hold a fundraiser in a few hours, activists mobilized.
First of all, it's really happening. Construction is scheduled to begin!
A guide for casual cyclists and the bike-curious.


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Full-Stack Web Development, according to the Stack Overflow 2016 Developer Survey, is the most popular developer occupation today. It's no wonder then that there are dozens of online and in-person programs that will help people become Full-Stack Developers and then even assist these new developers land high-paying programming jobs.
Some popular online programs can be found on Lynda, Udacity, Coursera, Thinkful, General Assembly, and so much more. Aside from these online programs, there are also in-person coding bootcamps that are teaching people the skills required to become web developers.
In this article I won't be discussing which websites or coding bootcamps have the best web development programs, instead I will be providing a definitive guide to what I believe are the most important skills required to become a Full-Stack Web Developer today and land a job if you've never coded before. I will be basing the list off of three things:
- A combination of what most programs in 2017 are teaching students.
- My own personal experiences from interviewing at companies for developer positions in the past and also interviewing potential candidates for current Full-Stack Developer positions at my current company.
- Stories and feedback from people on Coderbyte who have been accepted to coding bootcamps and then proceeded to get programming jobs.
The Definitive Guide
A Full-Stack Web Developer is someone who is able to work on both the front-end and back-end portions of an application. Front-end generally refers to the portion of an application the user will see or interact with, and the back-end is the part of the application that handles the logic, database interactions, user authentication, server configuration, etc. Being a Full-Stack Developer doesn't mean that you have necessarily mastered everything required to work with the front-end or back-end, but it means that you are able to work on both sides and understand what is going on when building an application.
If you want to become a Full-Stack Web Developer in 2017 and land your first job, below is a reference guide with a list of things you should learn.
Continue to the next page to view the list.


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Who He Is
Demand Media has been in the news lately. Though now the focus is on the CEO, Richard Rosenblatt, who recently was featured in an article by NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) Magazine. As far as the NYSE Magazine is concerned, the main interest is on the innovative style of Mr. Rosenblatt, for there is no mention of the substantial price drop that occurred right after DS went public.
Nothing But Roses
In fact, the article fails the mention the price drop and instead focuses on the main personality, innovative attitude and business sense of Mr. Rosenblatt. Richard Rosenblatt got involved early in the web and internet with the formation of iMall back in 1994. Later on, he posted his favorite recipe for making a great Marguerita on E-How(please note Rosenblatt use to own a bar) and today he still receives almost 200 hundred dollars a year in advertising revenue. Although small potatoes in today's finance world, the short piece taught Richard an important lesson in advertising and how the internet can be used to generate advertising revenue – a reality that is very important to the survival of Demand Studios.
Internet Innovation
Throughout the article, the emphasis is placed on "raising the bar" and "a innovative attitude to producing information that site visitors need or wish to know. Coupled with the acquisition of numerous websites, including a partnership with actress-turned-fashion-guru Tyra Banks, Demand Studios now supplies information to a large amount to viewers, whose daily numbers reach the tens of millions. In turn this has attracted many influential investors. So far this has not panned out, but the company only started selling stock back in January.
The article also fails to mention Google's recent changes in page rankings, an event that has challenged the staff of DS to keep up the rate of profits. Although disconcerting, the slight adjustments made by Google should not prevent long term growth of the company. Perhaps, the release of a substantial number of writers like myself, who came in early on in the development of the company, merely serves as a way of bringing in new blood and keeping the content fresh and interesting. Or it could signal a major move from small journeyman writers towards big-name personalities like the already mentioned Tyra Banks.
Nonetheless, the DS stock price has declined by 75 percent since it opened. Many investors are aware of this and have shied away from placing money with this company. However, these are the small guys that buy the public stock, not the big Kahunas who fund the operation. According to the tone of the article, the innovative attitude of its CEO should be expected to carry the company through whatever turmoil comes their way. Much of the written piece serves as a window into the world of Richard Rosenblatt, who incidentally was labeled one of Fortune magazine's "50 Smartest People in Tech" in 2010.


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Once I unload everything in my truck and head to the house, they jump back on the side porch and demand a treat, a conversation and some gentle patting.
They tell me about their day running from my 2 very hormonal male ducks and dodging the melting ice falling off the metal roof in sheets. Scary stuff. I listen carefully to every cluck.
Since a few of the hens started laying they have become very affectionate. Sometimes they sit near me and I stroke their heads as we have our sunset chats. They are calm. I am calm. Chicken therapy is a wonderful thing.
However, they have become a bit more assertive for treats and more demanding about whats IN all the briefcases and canvas bags I carry to and from the house.
"What you got in that bag?"
I see a crumb of tuna fish sandwich there.." Ooops its gone!
"Is that an apple peel ?"
Yesterday, I put my camera down for just a second while I unocked the door and........
Adele, my deaf hen, nibbled it and clicked it.. Consider this a self portrait of some of the hens.
Which critter puts a smile on your face when you come home ?


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Here is my contact information:
Gregory R Thomson PhD
Clinical Psychologist (CA: PSY14385 & MI: 6301011373)
Office Location:
Samaritan Medical Center
2512 Samaritan Ct - Ste i
San Jose, CA 95124-4002
Mailing Address:
PO Box 3240
Saratoga, CA 95070-1240
Confidential Voice/Text:
1 408 402 9858
Confidential Fax:
1 408 877 1753
The best way to contact me is by telephone. Routine calls are usually returned on the next business day morning. The office is open Monday - Friday. Weekend calls are usually returned on the following Monday morning.
If you are facing a life-threatening emergency, it is important that you IMMEDIATELY CALL 911 or seek help from the nearest hospital.
You are also welcome to complete the following email form. Email is not retrieved on a daily basis and requires a longer period of time for a reply. Please note that email communications are easily accessed by unauthorized people and compromise the privacy and confidentiality of such communication. Email is analogous to sending a postcard by snailmail. Please only use my confidential telephone or fax to communicate private information.


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Su will join world leaders to explain how the beneficial powers of LIF are harnessed by LIFNano. The event takes place from the 28th to the 29th of May in Barcelona.
In this conference, we will learn about the most recent advances in the field of LIF from the basic science to clinical studies including the understanding of its biology, its implications in cancer and the development of anti-cancer agents.


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The KEEP IT REAL Gala: A Fundraiser for Grace Center's Youth
You are cordially invited to The KEEP IT REAL Gala: A Fundraiser for Grace Center's Youth on Saturday, February 16! Everyone is welcome! Get tickets here.
You are cordially invited to The KEEP IT REAL Gala: A Fundraiser for Grace Center's Youth on Saturday, February 16! Everyone is welcome! Get tickets here.
Join us as we enjoy the Christmas season with our annual Christmas Lights Tour on December 12! There will be Christmas caroling and lots of fun on the bus as we drive to lights displays, and hot chocolate and cookies to enjoy after the tour. You and your family are welcome to caravan with us after the tour buses are full!
Men ages 15+, join us on the soccer field on Thanksgiving morning from 8-10 a.m. for the Turkey Bowl, our annual two-hand touch football game! Spectators and cheerleaders welcome.
Men ages 18+ are welcome to come eat together, hang out and build deeper connections at our monthly Men's Meeting coming up on April 15 from 4-7 p.m. This month we're playing games and cooking out! RSVP here.
You are cordially invited to A Valentine's Gala, an evening of dinner and entertainment presented by KEEP IT REAL Youth on February 17!
Our Men's Retreat is at Fall Creek Falls is October 13-14! We'll enjoy a weekend of hiking, golf and other activities, and time with our special guest, Wes Yoder as we continue to pursue authentic connection.
Save the date for a community meal before Wednesday Night classes on March 29 at 6 p.m.! This month we are having salad and pizza from Marco's. Share Meal is $5/person and no more than $30/family. Everyone is welcome!
Encounter Weekend is a retreat that focuses on spiritual and emotional freedom! It's an opportunity to learn life-changing principles of healing, and to do it in community. Our next Encounter Weekend is February 2-4!
We're excited to be hosting a Journey of Worship 12-week teaching series on Wednesday nights with Ray Hughes! Ray Hughes has traveled worldwide for over 40 years as an author, storyteller, songwriter and poet. He is passionate about creativity and training creative people. Please arrive early if you plan to use our first come, first served children's ministry. You can live stream the class on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. (CST) here and watch videos of past classes here.
Come savor the season at our annual Fall festival with fun for all ages on October 15 from 5-8 p.m.! We will have a chili cook-off contest, hayrides, games and activities for the kids and much more!
You are invited to join us for the Women's Fall Bible Study on the Power of Declarations starting on Wednesday, September 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Get ready to experience incredible transformation as you speak life and accelerate the process of renewing your mind! We hope you will join us!
This Fall, our Worship and Creative Arts Pastors are hosting our dear friend Ray Hughes' School of Sounds and Wonders, his introductory course on Biblical worship and creativity. Ray is offering a $100 discount exclusively for Grace Center!
Revive Training is June 17-18. Revive ministry involves rebuilding, restoring and renewing the unhealed places in our hearts so that we can live again. Everyone can benefit from Revive training—to use in ministry settings or in everyday life situations. Revive training will equip you to identify the issues that are hindering you from receiving freedom.
We have a unique opportunity to join the body of Christ on Sunday, June 12 as local churches are teaming up with Operation Andrew, a nonprofit whose heart is to unify Christians in our city, to read the entire Bible over Nashville in a single day. If you have a desire to be a part of the group who will proclaim the Word of God over our city during services, sign up to be assigned your portion of Scripture.
On June 1 and June 8, we will have a special 2-weeks of Wednesday night classes with Ray Hughes, at 7 p.m. Ray has traveled the world for over 40 years as an author, storyteller, songwriter and poet. He is passionate about creativity and training creative people.
We're excited to announce that Danny Silk and Chris McClarney will be coming to Grace Center for our MORE conference on May 20 - 21.
Join us for a free Revive Workshop on Saturday, April 2 called Connecting with the Heart of God. In this group workshop we will address hindrances to experiencing the Father's love and will learn how to hear God's voice.
A free Revive Workshop on Breaking Off Trauma is coming up on February 6! You are invited to join us on Saturday morning for a workshop that will utilize the power of prayer and blessing in a group setting to help you gain more freedom from trauma.
The first Men's Meeting of 2016 is on Sunday, January 17 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Emanate is having a Christmas Social on December 4 at 7 p.m. to attend The Movie Guys showing of Home Alone at the Franklin Theater!
Men ages 15+, join us on the soccer field on Thanksgiving Morning from 8-10 a.m. for the Turkey Bowl, our annual two-hand touch football game!
Save the date for our fall celebration on Saturday, November 7 from 5-8 p.m. This free event will feature a chili cook-off contest, inflatables for the kids, games and activities for all ages, and special appearances by the youth band and our emanate improv team, the Improvables!
On August 2 from 6-9 p.m. you're invited to come hang out with other young adults in their 20's and 30's and enjoy some volleyball and s'mores on the soccer field!


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My ONLY special interest is YOU.
I understand that the time has come to put our differences behind us. We need to remember what should matter most, the PEOPLE of WEST VIRGINIA. We love our state and our basic needs are simple – we want to work here and earn a decent living wage to provide for our families and keep our children from leaving WV.
Improving Education
I know times have changed - gone are the days when a young person can graduate from high school and find a living wage job. We need to change our culture and instill in our children the need for education and job skills to earn a living wage and succeed in today's world.
I will fight to cut the education bureaucracy in Charleston and let our professional educators teach our children. We need to increase vocational education in our high schools to offer our children a solid base to learn a trade or start vocational school.
We need to assure our children come out of high school without the need for remedial classes to go on to college. I will work to stop cutting education funds and make sure we pay our teachers and school service personnel a wage to keep the in the education field to assure in-state college is affordable.
Protecting Healthcare
I am committed to keeping healthcare available and affordable in WV. I will work to fully fund PEIA and stand up to special interests trying to deny coverage on pre-existing conditions.
Ending Corruption
The corruption in Charleston must be stopped. We need transparency and additional oversight to assure our tax payer dollars are spent wisely, unlike the dollars spent to renovate the WV Supreme Court offices. We need people in government who care about our people and their future, not just lining their own pockets. I will work to make sure accountability matters and is made part of our government process.
Protecting Our Seniors
I am committed to our senior citizens, the people who worked hard their whole lives and supported our state. WV is one of
only 13 states that still taxes Social Security income. I will work to remove this tax burden on our seniors.
Fighting the Opioid Crisis
I understand that we are losing too many of our good people to the opioid crisis. We all know someone personally who has been impacted by this crisis. Marshall County has the 2nd highest number of infants in our state born addicted. Our babies deserve better and we must do more to fight back against opioids. I will back legislation to start strong prevention efforts in our schools that provide counseling (at school) to help children learn to cope with their lives before they also turn to drugs.
We need to provide support to family members who step up and raise the children of addicted parents. These heroes, many
elderly grandparents on fixed incomes, are penalized from receiving state assistance because they are related. They save
the state millions in foster care dollars. I will fight to make sure West Virginia does better for these struggling families.
I will work for funding to assure additional treatment beds are made available to help addicted residents obtain the treatment
they need to recover.
Defending Property Rights
I believe our private property rights are constitutionally protected. We West Virginians are very tied to our land and we should have the right to say no if we don't want to sell our mineral rights. I will fight to reverse the co-tenancy legislation passed last year, which can force land owners to sell their minerals without even negotiating a fair price for what they
own. This is wrong and I am strongly opposed to forced-pooling and co-tenancy legislation.


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In Buddhism there are three big reasons why we are suffering, and every other smaller reason can be chalked up to one of these three big ones. I've talked before about greed and ignorance, but right now the one I see most prevalent around us is fear. If these three poisons, as we call them, are the cause of all of life's suffering, then perhaps none has caused quite so much actual death, destruction, and mayhem as fear. We're living in a time when we as a society, at least in the Western world, live, work, create, and exist in an atmosphere of fear. It pervades everything around us, and we are so engulfed by it, so conditioned to accept it as a natural way of things, that we are like a fish who swims in the ocean and never knows that he is in water, we breathe the fear and exhale anger. even those of us on the supposed peaceful path have a lot of anger. And it doesn't require taking a very hard look to realize how extremely poisonous and harmful of a world this has created for us.
Lets take a look to the news for an example; right now in the United States is a huge debate about gun control, this is mostly the result of a series of tragic mass killings and a growing realization on the part of the average citizen of the extraordinary number of deaths related to firearms in this country. Frankly, my point in this labor is not to take a side, but to simply to show what an environment of fear can do to an otherwise rational debate. If you asked somebody who is against gun control why they don't want any form of restriction on firearms you can get all kinds of answers that relate to home security or personal safety or hunting, but just getting a little deeper and asking why they are against even seemingly benign and reasonable restrictions you find that 90% of them, the people who are hard-core gun enthusiasts let's say, will tell you that the real reason they don't want any restriction at all on firearms is because they feel it is their only defense against our own government. In other words these folks really believe that at any moment an American Nazi-type regime Gestapo could come in and try to " take over", and for these folks it is a perfectly reasonable line of argument to say we should have absolutely no restrictions on guns that we should allow the amazing number of killings that we have every single year, and that we should allow tragedies like dozens of schoolkids being shot in mass killings to occur because of a Fear of some fantasy attempt at a " takeover "occurring. It's kind of like deciding that we should all live underground concrete bunkers because one day the moon men might come down and try to take our women. The likelihood is almost exactly the same of these two events occurring, and yet otherwise rational people act and believe like this ridiculous notion could occur and furthermore they surround themselves, their families, their neighbors, with frightening firepower and ignore all the studies which are shown that they are far more likely to harm their own children or spouse or themselves than to ever defend themselves from any outside force.
You want talk about one another example that it's a bit less politically hot? Did you know that up until the turn of the 20th century there was no such thing as mouthwash for bad breath? oh i am sure it existed and that people didn't like it, but it wasn't considered a big enough deal to have a whole separate product for it. All it took was one genius to write that first ads tagline along the lines of "I would marry her, but that breath!" And now we have a multimillion dollar industry dedicated to making our breath not smell. The company wanted to sell a product, and so created a fear that has now lasted for 100 years and probably never go away. Need more examples? All it takes is a cursory glance at magazines from the late 1800s to realize that what was once considered a healthy body would today be considered obese. Once again a company(s) wanted to sell a product (or several million products in the case of weight loss and body image) and so they created a fear. Millions of us torture ourselves worrying about whether our bodies are too fat, smelly, dark, or light. Fear is a natural state but these days it is being used for profoundly unnatural reasons by people for both political and financial gain.
It's incredibly liberating reach a certain age or meditate long enough to get up with the fear and to decide to stop feeling it. And it really does happen that way by the way, one day for whatever reason, you just get tired of accepting it. At least if you're lucky, there's a lot of people out there watching news pundits, reading inflammatory website,s believing in obscure ridiculous conspiracies who never get tired of the fear, but man, it's got a be like drinking poison every day though. No matter how much you think you like the taste, and a how immune you think you are, there comes a time when this will finally beat you down and destroy your health so thoroughly that you ceased to be functional.
FDR is famous for having created a quote" the only thing we have to fear is fear itself" that quote might be more accurate now than even when he when he came up with it during the Great Depression. Fortunately, there is a way out of the fear trap. And like most solutions to the complicated problems of our lives the solution seems goes against the conditioning that we have been indoctrinated with her whole lives. In the same illogical way that the only way to cure hate is with love and the only way to cure intolerance is by understanding the intolerant, it turns out the only way to cure fear is to let ourselves be vulnerable. To accept that these things that happen in our lives are not the end of the world and to see that the real drama and trouble doesn't come from outside of us but from our own minds. It is true that our nation in particular is subject to pernicious dosing of fear from those who use it to control us ( the gun manufacturers and weight-loss companies and fashion magazines and news pundits make their living because we are fearful) and they do a very good job of convincing us that we need fear, but we don't. At the end of the day they are afraid, they are afraid of us no longer being afraid. All those groups who make a profit of our paranoia live in mortal fear that one day we will not air each other that we will realize how alike we really are, that we will get to know our neighbors not as foes or potential competition but as people who are very much like us trying to live lives very much like the ones we wish to live. And to start to live this way is the ultimate middle finger in the face of fear, to say "I refuse to drink your poison."


text: The Boys & Girls Club of Anaheim was selected by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to receive a $50,000 grant from Major League Baseball. The grant was used to renovate the JMAC Teen Center at Paseo Village. The renovations included a new paint job, new furniture, a renovated kitchen and 10 new computers for its Tech Room which will aid in the creation of a STEM Center for members. Our Henry DiCarlo attended the ribbon cutting ceremony with MLB commissioner Robert Manfred, Los Angeles Angels Alumni and members of the Boys and Girls Club. For more information on how you can volunteer or donate to The Anaheim Boys and Girls Club…you can go to their website.


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|Detcon Model 880A/S Multichannel Alarm & Control System
For Mid to High Density Applications
• PLC based Modbus™ master control system
• 2 addressable slave ports
• Distributed I/O options
• Simple menu driven programming
• 8 inch color touch screen
• Front panel LED status indicators
• USB drive alarm event logging
• NEMA 1 and NEMA 4X packaging
The Analog version (880A-N4X) has a system capacity of up to 72 field devices using distributed I/O nodes consisting of Detcon Model DA-4 for 4-20 mA DC inputs, Detcon Model DI-4 for digital inputs and Detcon Model RL-4 for alarm relay outputs. Power and din rail access are provided locally for up to eight I/O modules for both 880A-N1R and 880S-N1R. The Serial version (880S-N4X) is specifically designed for installations with up to 32 RS-485 addressable devices. The system features an 8-inch color touch screen that includes system configuration, utilities, and alarm history. The main screen displays the current reading and alarm status of up to 8 field devices at a time. Touch tabs at the top of the screen are used to navigate to additional screens of up to 8 field devices (9 tabs for Analog, 4 tabs for Serial). A tab will change to red shading if a device on its screen creates an alarm condition. Each sensor and/or field device can be selected from its main screen for viewing of its current status, configuration parameters and a graph of recent gas concentration levels.
Detcon Model 880 systems feature a USB port that is used for data logging and recording alarm history. Bulk memory thumb drives can be installed for high density installations.


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Entrepreneurship: a new idea?
'Entrepreneurship: a new idea' allowed us to focus on one of our key aspects: entrepreneurship.
This event, moderated by two of our committee members, allowed our members to hear from guest speakers. They each shared their own insights and life journeys of starting their own businesses. From Naked Ambition, we welcomed Fiona Triaca and Erica Davis, from TGA Graduate we welcomed Sarah Ng and from Christo Partners we welcomed Peter Christo. Our members were able to listen to their stories (both personal and about their businesses) then, ask for advice and tips from our guests. The event concluded with a Question and Answer session with our guest panel.
Following the event was doughnuts, sandwiches and macarons prepared by our committee and a short networking session. From a variety of backgrounds and disciplines, we hope that our guests were able to help guide your own career goals, paths and aims for the future. Thank you for joining us at such a successful event. Please look out for our Conversation and Dinner Event next semester!
Professional Development Workshop
Our guests, Jessica Bartollota and Nicola Corner from the Chartered Accountants Australian and New Zealand presented about professional development.
Attendees were able to learn about resume writing and interviewing processes. These skills are so valuable in internship interviews and allowed our members to gain workplace tips. This event was particularly interesting, as we ended by holding mock interviews where members were able to test out the skills that they have learnt whilst getting practical advice from our guests.
We hope that you all learned something interesting and insightful from this event. Good luck to everyone applying for internships or graduate positions soon!
Pictured above: Our HR Director Rebecca talking to members during the mock interview.
Pictured above: Learning about interview skills.
For more photos of our event, check out the Facebook album on our page. We hope to see you again at our next event!
(Header photo: Our guest, Jessica Bartolotta from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand)
Welcome Back High Tea
On Tuesday, the 17th of March, the luck of the Irish was in our favour because we were lucky enough to meet some of our new members and reconnect with old members at our Welcome Back High Tea!
Our keynote speaker Elise Margetts, who hails from The University of Melbourne, undertook a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology. After completing a PhD in Psychology and interning at Harvard University, she is now working at Empirica as a market researcher. She gave us sound advice about navigating our undergraduate degrees, addressed fears and misconceptions about career paths and the importance of figuring out strengths and weaknesses.
Accompanied by copious amounts of tea, sandwiches and elegantly prepared petit fours (fancy word for cupcakes), our 18 guests shared their experiences from recent internships and professional development programs. From a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds, it was very useful to hear their own paths, career goals and aims for the future. This occasion also allowed Ellevate committee members to connect with members and get to know what we as a club can deliver to you.
We hope to see you at more of our events and get to know more of you as the year goes on!
Dinner and Conversation
Come along to the inaugural Ellevate Melbourne 'Dinner and Conversation' event!
Enjoy a sit-down dinner with six of the industry's most talented female businesswomen at Ellevate Melbourne's inaugural "Dinner and Conversation" event. Our guests for the evening include:
– Sheryl Thai (Cupcake Central, League of Extraordinary Women)
– Jacqui Martin (Director of the Sodona Consulting Group)
– Jill Storey (Partner at Deloitte)
This evening will enable you to network and obtain advice one-on-one from these leaders, and gain an insight into the non profit, professional services and consulting industries in which they work.
DATE: Wednesday, 27th of August
TIME: 6.30pm onwards
WHERE: Yarra Suite Room, The Marriott Hotel (Corner of Exhibition and Lonsdale Streets)
Price includes: glass of house wine on arrival, shared entrée, main and dessert.
Relaunch Celebration
To celebrate the rebranding of our society and the start of Semester Two, you are invited to Ellevate Melbourne's (formerly known as 85 Broads) high tea launch event! Come along to meet our committee/club members, learn more about the Ellevate global network, and enjoy some freshly baked treats.
DATE: Tuesday, 19th of August
TIME: 12pm-2pm
WHERE: Level 2 Student Lounge, The Spot
RSVP on Facebook
Please note that this is a members only event. If you are not currently a member, you may sign up on the day.
"Aspire to Lead" Workshop Series # 3 – recap
On Monday, the 12th of May, 85 Broads Melbourne held their final workshop for the 'Aspire to Lead' Women's Leadership series and the last event for the semester. Graduate recruiter and Campus and Relationship Manager at PwC, Stephanie Hough introduced us to Penny Cooper, the Director of International Assignment Services and a part of the PwC team for 15 years.
Stephanie set the stage with a quick recap of the previous events, quizzing the audience on their opinions on the leadership gap between males and females and also asking thought provoking questions about gender perception and the idea of unconscious bias in the workplace.
Stephanie continued to highlight the benefits and barriers of receiving and giving feedback. One such barrier to receiving feedback is having a fixed mindset and the conflict between need to grow and develop and the need to be accepted as you are. We need to think of feedback as a gift rather than criticism and to not take it personally.
Feedback helps the recipient identify strengths and develop areas that need improvement and focus. To do so we must recognise that we are imperfect and must not be defensive or unwilling to change.
Just as it can be hard to receive feedback, it can also be difficult for someone to give feedback for fear of upsetting the receiver and ruining the relationship. This can lead to a lack of clarity on what is being shared.
Also discussed were the differences between obtaining campus and workplace feedback. As we are all aware, on-campus feedback is direct and frequent, they often come in the form of grades to denote performance. Workplace feedback, however, is less objective, less frequent and less direct, often leaving things subject to interpretation.
Feedback is given in the workplace across three different levels, the internal, external and organisational dimensions. The internal level is where we have the least control, at the core being personality and branching into race, gender, age and so on. At the external level, we gain a little more control over the organisational dimension.
Later, Stephanie introduces members to the AWARE framework. A process recommended for obtaining feedback that involves five important steps:
1. Ask for feedback – e.g. 'I'm committed to improving my performance, and I value your opinion. I'd like to ask you to share your candid feedback throughout the project so I can continue to learn and grow.'
2. Watch your emotions – e.g. 'I'm surprised to hear that. I'd like to take some time to think about what you've said. Can we take a quick break before moving on?'
3. Ask questions to clarify – e.g. 'I appreciate the feedback. Can you share an example of when this happened to help me understand why you feel this way?'
4. Reach out for different perspectives – e.g. 'I received feedback that I need help sorting through. I trust you and would like to share what I heard. Have you seen this behaviour too?'
5. Engage your potential – e.g. 'Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me. My next steps are (outline action items). Can we set up time in a couple of weeks to check in on my progress?'
Throughout the event, members were called upon to discuss their feedback experiences and many interesting responses were received.
The event moved on to a feedback discussion focused on analysing a video of a simulated feedback session between an employee and her manager. Members were given the opportunity to discuss in groups of three to four, how both parties of the session could have altered the way they interacted to make it a more beneficial and pleasant situation for both the giver and receiver of feedback.
The event wrapped up with a video montage of female PwC employees in leadership positions discussing the value of receiving good feedback and providing insight into the challenges women face in the workplace.
A big thank you goes out to all our members who attended the workshop series and contributed to the discussions. It has been a rewarding journey and we hope it has proved to be an inspiring experience for you all.
We would like to wish everyone good luck with their exams and we look forward to seeing you all again in Semester Two.
With Love,
85 Broads Melbourne
"Aspire to Lead" Workshop Series # 2 – recap
Despite the rain and sullen skies, we had a great turnout in our second workshop held on Tuesday 29th April. Stephanie Hough, Campus and Relationship Manager at PwC, welcomed attendants and introduced them to Kaajri Vaughan, a Senior Manager in Tax and Private Clients at PwC Melbourne.
Stephanie started off by refreshing attendants' memories of some of the material covered from the first workshop with another pop quiz on female leadership.
Bonus question for those who were not able to make it: do you think the advancement of women in leadership roles has increased, declined, or plateaued over the past decade?
The advancement of women in leadership roles has actually plateaued over the past decade. What does this all mean though? Why is the lack of women leaders a problem?Out of the many reasons brought up from discussions around the room, Kaajri mentioned how employees in large firms are still predominantly male, and that simply does not provide new female employees a positive role model to relate and aspire to. These female role models could be women who balance both family and career, and without one, females may feel that it is not achievable to balance both out.
Stephanie then continued to explain how women are a critical part of talent pool globally, and companies are in fierce competition for top talent. Looking towards the future, innovation and new ideas requires diverse perspectives and women have that different input that companies want.
How does this impact you?
For women: your generation has the opportunity to change the landscape so women can fulfill their leadership potential.
For men: understanding gender dynamics will make you a more effective colleague, coach and leader in the future.
Stephanie then continued on to the next topic of confidence, and the difference between self-confidence and self-esteem. Self-confidence referred to the trust you put in your own skills and abilities, behaviors while self-esteem was the feeling of personal worth.
While self-confidence can be changed over time, self-esteem fundamentally forms during your childhood. Thus, confidence can be built outside in while self-esteem is built from inside out.
Confidence will definitely change as we transition from campus to career: there are no more predictable deadlines, no equal-level playing ground; once stepping into the work environment, we begin at the bottom of the learning curve, given shifting deadlines and less time to prepare and working with people of varied experience levels.
Kaajri gave a little advice on this point: never be afraid of not knowing everything. Ask questions and don't apologise before asking the question! She continued to explain how she saw in group exercises in the recruitment process, 70% of the time, the men were taking the lead in conversations where women felt unsure of commenting, hesitating because they were afraid of making a silly comment.
But is everything really in what we say? Stephanie moved to the the topic of non-verbal behaviors next, emphasizing their importance in conversation and projection of confidence. Other than the verbal and nonverbal side of self-presentation, components of confidence included a point-of-view, presence, and practice. Kaajri brought up an experience recruiting a student who asked informed questions and provided an unique perspective that nobody else gave, and that itself, left a greater impression than the rest of the interview.
Kaajri wrapped up the workshop with a video of females in leadership positions in PwC. The material provided insight into the work industry and real life advice about projecting confidence in your work environment.
We would like to end this recap with a quote from Nora Wu, a member of PwC's Global Board of Partners and Principals, which we find particularly inspiring:
"If a woman waits for the perfect time or conditions to be ready to lead, that time may never come. Just be courageous and take charge when an opportunity comes."
Thank you for all who attended the event and participated in the inspirational conversations throughout the workshop. Photos can be found on our Facebook page. It was great to see so many eager and aspirational students, both female and male, in the room.
Our third and final workshop with PwC will be held on Monday 12 May. Registrations are already open here so book in to secure your attendance. We look forward to seeing you all there!
With love,
85 Broads Melbourne
Creating Future Leaders Series Seminar 2
Attention all 85 Broads members!
The Faculty of Business and Economics is proud to present the second installment of its Creating Future Leaders Series with guest speaker Melodie Rosevear, CEO of Teach for Australia, on Tuesday 6 May, 2014.
Title: 'Melodie Potts Rosevear: Social Entrepreneur & Education Change-maker'
Date: Tuesday, 6 May
Time: 5:30 – 6:30pm (followed by a 30 minute networking event, refreshments will be provided)
Venue: Lecture Theatre 1, Level 1, the Spot, 198 Berkeley Street
Registrations Essential: https://careersonline.unimelb.edu.au/Form.aspx?id=712459
Seminar Overview:
Melodie will share her evolution as a change maker: from consultant with the Boston Consulting Group through to social entrepreneur, founding and leading Teach for Australia (TFA), a high-profile not-for-profit that addresses educational disadvantage and empowers a new generation of change makers. Learn how you, too, can become a change maker and address pressing social issues.
Melodie Potts Rosevear founded Teach for Australia (TFA) after recognising the need for leadership in education.
Prior to TFA, Melodie was a founding staff member of the Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership in Queensland, helping advance the Institute's ambitious reform agenda through policy research, community engagement and the establishment of operational and business models.
Previously, Melodie was a consultant with Boston Consulting Group, where she worked on a variety of corporate and social projects, including an achievement gap reduction and school reconfiguration project for an urban school district.
Join us at this special seminar to be inspired by a dynamic, forward thinking social entrepreneur and Australian business leader.
"Aspire to Lead" Workshop Series #1 – recap
On Tuesday, 25th of March at 12pm, 85 Broads Melbourne held our first workshop for the year within our 'Aspire to Lead' Women's Leadership series. The workshop, based on the topic of 'personal branding', aimed to assist members in practising career development skills so as to foster the successful transition between university and the workforce upon graduation.
Approximately 50 members attended to hear from Stephanie Hough, a Campus and Relationship Manager at PwC, our events sponsor.
Hough began the workshop by defining the leadership gap for members, asking them to consider whether the advancement of women in leadership roles had increased or decreased over the past decade. It surprised many members to note that only 4.6% percent of current Fortune 500 CEOs are women and only 11% percent of top board seats globally are held by women. As one member mentioned, 'we make up 50% of the population as females, so this lack of diversity means that our voices are simply not getting heard in the work environment'.
The workshop then transitioned to the topic of 'blindspots', wherein Hough explained that many people make 'unconscious assumptions in the workforce that lead to conclusions which influence their behaviour'. This has led to 75% of male respondents and 80% of female respondents in a 2013 survey to associate males with work and females with looking after their family. Members then watched a Pantene video where males and females in the same scenarios were compared, with males being viewed more favourably than females. For example, in one scene, a male and a female were both speaking passionately at a lectern. The man was viewed as 'persuasive', whereas the woman was viewed as 'pushy'.
Later, Hough asked members to identify leaders in the public eye who they believe have developed a strong leadership brand, and identify their key leadership attributes which form this brand. Members were then encouraged to consider their own strengths, passions and values so as to consider their own personal leadership brand and how to improve it. The question 'what do you want to be known for?' became a point of discussion within the room as students considered the type of leader that they aspired to become in the future.
The personal branding workshop ended with members receiving both a tip sheet with advice in addition to an action planning worksheet with steps to build their leadership brand. We would like to thank everyone who attended this event and participated. Our second workshop for the year, on the topic 'Communicating with Impact', will be held on Tuesday, April 29. We hope to see you there!
With love,
85 Broads Melbourne
Creating Future Leaders Series Seminar 1
Heads up to all 85 Broads members!
The Faculty of Business and Economics is inviting all motivated and aspirational students to join their Creating Future Leaders Series seminar featuring Telstra 2013 Business Woman of the Year, Natalie Collard, Chief Executive Officer at the Australian Dairy Farmers Limited (ADF).
Title: 'Inspiring Change: An Authentic Leadership Journey'
Date: Tuesday, 1 April
Time: 5:30 – 6:45 (followed by a networking event, refreshments will be provided)
Venue: Lecture Theatre 1, Level 1, the Spot, 198 Berkeley Street
Registrations Essential: http://go.unimelb.edu.au/k6fn
Natalie Collard, Victorian Telstra Business Woman of the Year 2013 and national finalist for the National Australia Bank (NAB) Women's Agenda Leadership Awards 2013, is a firm believer in inspiring change. Natalie is no stranger to roles of high impact and national importance, having contributed significantly to the Australian business sector and the wider community through her roles in Defence (both in and out of uniform), arms control, the UN, Foreign Affairs and Trade, as well as Agriculture.
As the CEO of ADF, Natalie led and developed an innovative organisational structure and vision that increased profitability for farmers in the community. At this seminar, Natalie will share her insights on inspiring change and the positive impact it can make towards the professional growth of a leader and the organisation they are leading.
In Natalie's own words, 'I pursue roles where I can make a difference and enjoy the journey, which leads to incredible opportunities, growth and fun.' Join us at this special seminar to be inspired by a dynamic, recognised agenda setter and Australian business leader.


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Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to celebrate friends and family through feasting. But it also is a fitting time to remember people around the block — and around the world — who face staggering hunger.
In that spirit, CFM contributed $2,500 before the holiday to support Mercy Corps efforts to provide long-term, sustainable assistance in Somalia and Niger to combat food insecurity, especially in times of drought.
"Distributing food is sometimes necessary, especially during times of crisis," Mercy Corps says, "but we believe in teaching people to fish, plant gardens and raise livestock for their household needs. This holistic approach not only ensures that families don't go hungry, but also looks out for their health and long-term economic prospects."
With help from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Mercy Corps is bringing sustainable food security to 40,000 people in the southern part of Somalia, which has fallen victim to natural disasters and strife. It is helping Niger revamp its dairy production system. It works with 3,775 direct beneficiaries, with the ability to impact the lives of 100,000 people by delivering readily available, affordable dairy products and upgraded nutrition.
CFM's contribution was matched dollar-for-dollar by a special program conducted by Mercy Corps prior to the Thanksgiving holiday.
CFM also worked with its clients, such as Del Monte Fresh Produce, to contribute fresh fruits and vegetables to the Oregon Food Bank, Marion-Polk Food Share and Harrisburg Harvesters Gleaners.
As a supporter of the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, CFM also has helped generate donations to the Oregon Food Bank.
"We all have a responsibility to tackle the injustice of hunger, in our own community or the world community," says CFM President Gary Conkling. "No one has the power to erase hunger, but each one of us has the power to do something."
To donate to MercyCorp, click here.


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Coach: Gary Fifield, first year
Last season: 11-8, lost in regional quarterfinal
Returning starters: 2
Impact players: Emme Poulin, sr., G; Abby Cavallaro, sr., PG; Michaela Jordan, sr., G; Kat Kane, sr., F; Sara Taylor, sr., F; Meg Kelly, jr., G; Lauren Jordan, so., G
Outlook: In Poulin, who is bound next for Division II Assumption College, and Cavallaro, headed to the University of New England, the Stags may have the best backcourt in the SMAA. Both are capable of breaking down opposing defenses with their jumpers or drives to the basket. But Cheverus needs to develop another scoring threat. Since the Stags aren't very tall, they'll play an up-tempo game, looking to create offense off defense – much like Fifield's successful teams at USM. This could be a dangerous team come playoff time.
Coach: Mike Murphy, 13th year
Last season: 13-8, lost in regional final
Returning starters: 2
Impact players: Delaney Haines, jr., G; Victoria Garand, jr., C/F; Mandy Mastropasqua, jr., G; Ashleigh Mathisen, jr., G; Aviyonna Kim, so., G
Outlook: The Rams lost three key starters from last year's team but return some nice experience in Haines, who is developing into one of the SMAA's best players, and Garand, who is a huge presence inside. Kim, a transfer from South Portland, will be a big addition. And Mastropasqua is capable of big games. There are no seniors on the roster, and the Rams don't have as much depth as last year. Still, if last year's role players slip comfortably into their new responsibilities, this will be a team to contend with on most nights.
Coach: Gerry Corcoran, second year
Last season: 3-15
Returning starters: 4
Impact players: Shayla Eubanks, sr., F; Grace Stacey, jr., G; Nettie Walsh, jr., PG; Regan Brown, jr. C; Gemima Pimbu, so., G/F; Amanda Kabantu, fr., G; Davina Kabantu, jr., PG
Outlook: The Bulldogs could be one of the state's most improved teams – and a title contender. Corcoran, who took over halfway through last year, has a strong returning cast and three new players – Pimbu and the Kabantu sisters – who moved in from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Their athleticism immediately improves the Bulldogs' talent. This is a team that's going to get out on the fast break and press as much as possible. "We're going to spread the floor and have some fun," said Corcoran. The team is still adjusting to all the new faces but once the Bulldogs come around, they're going to be tough to beat.
Coach: Brody Artes, sixth year
Last season: 5-13
Returning starters: 3
Impact players: Hannah Talon, so., G; Meghan Hoffses, jr., G; Tara Flanders, jr., G/F; Emily Drummond, so., F; Mikayla Baiguy, jr., F
Outlook: The Eagles should be much improved from last year, when the majority of playing time went to sophomores and freshmen. They're all back, looking to use the experience they gained last year to their advantage. They should be much better at the end of the season and could make a nice playoff run.
Coach: Scott Regan, fourth year
Last season: 8-10
Returning starters: 4
Impact players: Mackenzie Emery, jr., PG; Deirdre Sanborn, sr., G/F; Mia Ferrante sr., F
Outlook: The Scots have one of the best point guards in the SMAA in Emery, who led the league in assists (4.9), and averaged 10 points, 6 rebounds and 2.6 steals. She's joined by a deeper roster, giving the Scots a good chance to get back into the playoffs. Ferrante has a nice outside shot and Sanborn can be tough inside. The Scots will find out early where they stand, facing South Portland, Scarborough and Cheverus in their first four games. But they could surprise some people.
Coach: Laughn Berthiaume, 11th year
Last season: 21-0, won state championship
Returning starters: 2
Impact players: Mackenzie Holmes, jr., C; Michelle Rowe, sr., F; Jacqui Hamilton, so., F; Courtney Brent, jr., G; Brittany Desjardin, jr., G
Outlook: Yes, the Rams graduated a lot from the two-time state championship team with a 42-game winning streak. But the returning players are pretty good. The 6-foot-2 Holmes is one of the top three players in the state, and she'll expand her game even more. Rowe is one of the top clutch players around, the 6-foot Hamilton provides power inside, and Brent and Desjardin gained experience last year. The key for the Rams is how the returning players settle into their new roles of scorers and playmakers. "They're going to have to develop an identity," said Berthiaume. Expect the Rams to be playing late into February.
Coach: Bill Goodman, seventh year
Last season: 8-12, lost in regional semifinals
Returning starters: 4
Impact players: Serena Mower, so., G; Jill Joyce, jr., C; Catherine Reid, jr., G; Hope Olson, so., F; Emily Weisser, sr., G/F; Katie Fitzpatrick, so., G/F; Madison Legassey, sr., G.
Outlook: The Lions won't sneak up on anyone like last winter, but they should be much better anyway. Last year's young starters gained valuable experience. Joyce is one of the top post players in the league, with a nice shooting touch, and she's surrounded by a lot of good offensive players. Weisser's return from a knee injury will help in settling the team down in tight situations, as will the addition of Fitzpatrick, a transfer from Greely. The Lions should be a team to watch later in the season.
Coach: Chris Aube, first year
Last season: 3-15
Returning starters: NA
Impact players: McKenzy Ouellette, jr., G; Skylar Renaud, jr., PG; Madison Drain, sr., F; Zoey DeAngelis, jr., G; Madelyn Broussard, jr., G; Marissa Holt, fr., PG; Emily Stinson, jr., F/C; Noelle DesVergnes, fr., G/F
Outlook: The Mustangs will be without Renaud for much of the season after she suffered a fractured foot in the fall. She'll be missed. But Ouellette is one of the top returning scorers in the SMAA, coming off 15.6 points per game last year. Aube, who is back coaching in the SMAA after a year removed from Westbrook, will play four freshmen regularly. Drain and Stinson will provide inside balance, while Ouellette and Broussard handle the perimeter. This is a team that should get better as the season progresses.
Coach: Matthew Reid, first year
Last season: 1-17
Returning starters: 3
Impact players: Amy Fleming, so., G; Raegan Kelly, so., PG; Lexi Morrill, jr., G; Maddie Howard, so., G; Tori Exel, fr., F
Outlook: The Knights are still a very young team, with three sophomores and a freshman in their top five, but they're looking to take steps forward. "To achieve this, we will need to be disciplined, constantly focused on the task at hand, and learn how to play together as one unit," said Reid, a 2004 Cape Elizabeth graduate. Fleming, Morrill and Exel are decent outside shooters, and Kelly gained experience last year at the point.
Coach: Rossie Lontine-Kearson, first year
Last season: 9-10, lost in regional quarterfinals
Returning starters: NA
Impact players: Julia Allen, jr., G; Megan O'Connell, jr., G; Molly Boissonneault, sr., G; Paige Cote, so., C/F
Outlook: Lontine-Kearson, who was involved with the boys' and girls' programs at Marshwood for 18 years, has a young squad in his first season, with just four returning varsity players. But he has much to build on. He has a good post player in Cote, who goes about 6-2, and stellar leadership from Allen, O'Connell and Boissonneault. Look for the Spartans to push the tempo both offensively and defensively as much as possible, hoping to get some transition scoring.
Coach: Mike Giordano, fifth year
Last season: 16-4, lost in regional semifinals
Returning starters: 4
Impact players: Sophie Glidden, sr., F; Emily Jefferds sr., G; Lindsey Kelley, sr., G; Josie Couture, jr., F/C; Bella Dickinson, so., G; Julia Freeman, so., G
Outlook: The Red Storm should be one of the top teams in Class AA. In Glidden, who is bound for Division II Stonehill College on scholarship, Giordano has one of the top players around, capable of scoring inside or out and also playing exceptional defense. She's surrounded by a lot of quality players who gained experience last year and are capable of stepping up in big moments. Defense, as always, will be the key for the Red Storm. They will harass teams into mistakes and look to capitalize.
Coach: Lynne Hasson, fifth year
Last season: 17-3, lost in regional finals
Returning starters: 4
Impact players: Meghan Graff, sr., G; Eva Mazur, sr., G; Katie Whitmore, jr., F; Maggie Whitmore, so., F; Sarah Boles, sr., G/F; Jena Leckie, jr., F/C; Kaleisha Towle, so., F/C
Outlook: This is the team to beat in Class AA. The Riots return four starters from a team that was one basket away from advancing to the state final, and they have all the parts needed to win a championship. Graff, bound for Bates, and Mazur, headed to Division II Saint Anselm, form an exceptional backcourt, and the Whitmores are highly capable inside players. But South Portland's success will ride on its defense, which traditionally can be overpowering. If the Riots stay healthy, they have the talent and depth to win it all.
Coach: Eric Marston, 12th year
Last season: 9-10, lost in regional quarterfinals
Returning starters: 2
Impact players: Alex Hart, sr., PG; Amanda Bogardus, so., G; Alexis Sanders, so., F/C; Elise Hebert, jr., C; Alana Pettaway, sr., G; Adeline Paradis, sr., G; Grace Mears, fr., F; Destiny Keohan, so., F/G
Outlook: The Trojans don't have a lot of returning experience but do have some good young talent. Hart, bound for Bryant College, is one of the best point guards in the SMAA (10.5 points, 3.2 assists, 4.3 steals last year) and will be counted on to increase her scoring, as will Bogardus. Thornton will need other players to step up and join the offense. Defensively, Thornton always will be tough. The Trojans should be in the mix for a home playoff game.
Coach: Kim Kuhn, second year
Last season: 11-8, lost in regional quarterfinals
Returning starters: 2
Impact players: Lauren Miller, sr., G; Miae DeWaard, sr., C; Laticia Billings, sr., PG; Audrey Bowman, so., G; Mya Wylie, sr., G
Outlook: The Windjammers should be in the playoff hunt again. They're not tall but exceedingly quick and athletic, and have some good offensive players who are capable of scoring inside or out. There are seven seniors on the roster and their leadership will be vital. Defense again will be a key as the Windjammers look to convert some easy baskets off of pressure defense.
Coach: Ryan McNelly, second year
Last season: 7-11
Returning starters: 4
Impact players: Gabby DePatsy, sr., G/F; Hallie Kunesh, sr., G/F; Sadie Cohen, so., F; Lydia Simmons, jr., F; Maddy White, jr., G; Aubrey Schaeffer, jr., G; Talia Willis, jr., G; Hattie Watmough, jr., G
Outlook: DePatsy and Kunesh will have a big hand in any success for the Panthers. But for this team to be really successful, it's going to need contributions from others. The Panthers want to run and play aggressive defense, requiring a lot of people to rotate into the game. They have some experience, which could mean a nice playoff run.
Coach: Katie Herbine, second year
Last season: 3-15
Returning starters: 4
Impact players: Grace Martin, jr., F; Taylor Wildes, jr., F; Charli Yoho, so., PG; Megan Mourmouras, so., G
Outlook: The Tigers are an intriguing team, one to watch as the season progresses. In the 6-foot-1 Martin, they have one of the state's rising stars. She averaged 18 points and 11 rebounds last year, but needs someone to step up and share the offensive burden. The Tigers tend to get stagnant on offense in a half-court game. They're pretty good defensively, so if they can pick up a spark offensively, this could be a dangerous team.
Coach: Sam Farrell, eighth year
Last season: 18-4, lost in state final
Returning starters: 2
Impact players: Sabrina Armstrong, sr., F/G; Charlotte MacMillan, jr., G; Marley Groat, jr., PG
Outlook: The Dragons lost some valuable players from last year's state runner-up but still should be one of the contending teams in Class A South. Armstrong and MacMillan return with their 19 points per game. But the big addition is Groat, whose family moved back to Brunswick from Texas. She will play the point, allowing Armstrong and MacMillan some offensive freedom. The Dragons will run and try to make opponents scramble on defense. This could be a fun team to watch.
Coach: Dawn Armandi, second year
Last season: 7-12, lost in regional quarterfinals
Returning starters: 1
Impact players: Grace Soucy, sr., G; Candice Powers, sr., PG; Shannon Birks, sr., G; Grace Dimick, sr., C; Katie Rogers, sr., F
Outlook: The numbers are low at Falmouth, with only 14 players in the program. But the Yachtsmen have five seniors who should be key factors. Dimick, at 6-2, and Rogers, at 6-0, give a strong inside presence, while Soucy will provide much of the outside game. Falmouth's guards will be pressured by their new SMAA opponents, who like to push the tempo all the time. If they can handle the pace, Falmouth should be in good shape.
Coach: Coreen Eccleston, first year
Last season: 9-10, lost in regional quarterfinals
Returning starters: 1
Impact players: Kaylee Emery, so., PG; Tina LeBlanc, jr., C; Kalie Eastman, sr., G; Zoe Bodwell, sr., G
Outlook: The Raiders are going to be young and inexperienced – and Eccleston, who graduated from Fryeburg in 2008 (as Coreen Hennessy), likes it that way. "It's a good time to come in," she said. Emery is a solid player and looks to be the leader. LeBlanc is an exceptional defensive player and Bodwell is good offensively. Ecceleston will focus on defense and fundamentals, and look to play a fast-paced style.
Coach: Todd Flaherty, second year
Last season: 19-2, lost in regional final
Returning starters: 2
Impact players: Anna DeWolfe, jr., G; Brooke Obar, so., G; Emma Spoerri, jr., C; Madi Scott, jr., G; Camille Clement, fr., G; Julia Martel, jr., G/F
Outlook: The Rangers lost a lot from last year but return two of the very best players around in DeWolfe, a dynamic do-everything scorer, and Obar, who was a first-team all-WMC pick as a freshman. Everything the Rangers do will revolve around DeWolfe and Obar, who have the ability and temperment to make everyone else better. Martel transferred in from Westbrook and provides an immediate boost. Look for another long run into the playoffs. "We have a lot to learn but a lot to work with," said Flaherty.
Coach: Rob Sullivan, 22nd year
Last season: 8-12, lost in regional quarterfinals
Returning starters: 1
Impact players: Jessica Dupler, jr., G; Alaina Schatzabel, so., F; Emily Archibald, fr., F; Isabelle Okwuosa, so., C
Outlook: After making the playoffs for the first time in 10 years, the Rams have a young, inexperienced team. But Sullivan likes what he sees so far, saying "we will surprise teams as the season goes on." Dupler will do a lot for the Rams at both ends of the court. Newcomers Archibald and Okwuosa will play key roles, as will Schatzabel inside.
Coach: Kevin Feltis, sixth year
Last season: 15-6, lost in regional final
Returning starters: 1
Impact players: Kortney McKenna, sr., F; Kaitlyn Feltis, sr., C; Anna Hatch, sr., G/F; Katie Moore, jr., G; Khloe Poland, sr., G; Chelsea Williams, so., PG
Outlook: Even though the Eagles lost some key players and are moving up from Class B, they could make a playoff run. They get the 6-foot Feltis back from a knee injury and should be strong overall if the backcourt plays to its potential. They'll run at times, play a half-court game at others. They should be strong defensively. "I like our chances," said Feltis. "I feel we can compete most nights."
Coach: Steve Freeman, second year
Last season: 15-5, lost in regional semifinals
Returning starters: 4
Impact players: Elora Montgomery, sr., G; Miranda Montgomery, sr., F; Natalie Herbold, sr., G; Angelina Bisson, so., PG; Casey Perry, so., F/C; Celine Lawrence, jr., G/F; Jordyn Beers, jr., F
Outlook: The Hawks loom as one of the teams to beat in Class A South. They still have several young players, but they all gained experience in last year's playoff run. "I think we're expecting big things as a staff," said Freeman. "And the girls expect a lot of themselves." A big plus is the return of Perry, who started the first five games last year before suffering a knee injury. She stabilizes the inside game. The Hawks will play up-tempo as much as possible.
Coach: Jan Veinot, first year
Last season: 5-13
Returning starters: NA
Impact players: Sierra Wallace, sr., G; Emma Gould, sr., G; Mattie Mitchell, sr., G; Marissa Parks, sr., F; Marija Medenica, jr., C; Dory Kulis, so., G; Sydney Hollingsworth, jr,. C
Outlook: Veinot returns to the coaching ranks after a two-year absence. She's taking over a team that could surprise. She's working on improving individual skills because this is a group that knows how to play together, boosted by the addition of Medenica (an exchange student from Serbia) and Hollingsworth (a transfer from California). The Shipbuilders will press and run – exactly like Veinot's successful teams at Waynflete and Portland did.
Coach: Andy Morris, fourth year
Last season: 3-15
Returning starters: 1
Impact players: Kyla Greenleaf, so., G; Lauren Sturgess, sr., PG; Caitlyn Smith, sr., F; Grace Liedman, jr., F; Ainsley Bryant, jr., G; Theresa Breed, so., C
Outlook: The Eagles have only two seniors and not a lot of varsity experience. But the return of Sturgess, who missed last year because of an injury, will be a boost. She was the team's leading scorer as a sophomore and allows Greenleaf, last year's leading scorer, to move to the wing. "We look to compete and get better each game we play," said Morris. A playoff spot is certainly a possibility.
Coach: Diana Manduca, first year
Last season: 4-14
Returning starters: 4
Impact players: Mikayla VanZandt, jr., F; Quincey Lyden, so., PG; Logan Tibbetts, sr., G /F; Abby Symbol, jr., G; Michaela Russell, jr., PG; Libby Cole, so., F
Outlook: Manduca, the former Deering High and Colby College star, begins her head coaching career with a team that includes 11 returning players and could be a factor in the tournament. Leading the way is VanZandt, who averaged 10 points and an SMAA-high 12.2 rebounds last year. The Blazes have several players around 5-10 so they figure to be strong inside. "We shouldn't get pushed around too much," said Manduca. Even so, the Blazes will look to run whenever possible and score in transition.
Coach: Steve Freeman, second year
Last season: 13-7, lost in regional semifinals
Returning starters: 1
Impact players: Nina Howe, so., G; Delaney LaBonte, so., G; Taylor Parker, sr., G/F; Anna Baker, sr., G/F; Hannah Gennaro, jr., F/C; Julia Babcock, sr., G
Outlook: The Wildcats return only five players from last year and Howe is coming back from a knee injury suffered in the postseason. But she's a talent and should be the leader. LaBonte is a good outside shooter and Babcock figures to get a lot of playing time at the point, allowing Howe some offensive freedom. This team will certainly be better later in the season and could be primed for a nice tournament run.
Coach: Samantha Bragg, fourth year
Last season: 8-12, lost in Class A North quarterfinals
Returning starters: 2
Impact Players: Gabby Simmons, sr., G; Sara Dorr, jr., C; Kassidy Robinson, jr., F/C; Hope Butler, jr., PG; Abby Veilleux, jr., F
Outlook: The Mariners have an exceptional offensive talent in Simmons, who can score inside or outside, and they have some size, which should help on the defensive end. Dorr and Robinson are both 6-1 and go to the boards hard. Oceanside will look to run as much as possible and get some easy transition points. This team has the potential to go a little deeper into the playoffs.
Coach: Chris Casterella, 11th year
Last season: 1-17 in Class A South
Returning starters: 4
Impact players: Erin O'Rourke, sr., G; Brooke Harvey, jr., PG; Allison Ingalls, jr., F; Isabel Berman, so., G; Karli Chapin, so., G
Outlook: The Capers make the move down from Class A to Class B, but Casterella doesn't think that matters. "The competition in Class B is really good," she said. The Capers gained a lot of experience last year, playing in several close games. They look to make a jump this year with everyone returning. O'Rourke is the only senior and will be counted on for leadership. They're not tall so they'll look to play fast.
Coach: Mike Hart, fourth year
Last season: 12-8, lost in regional quarterfinals
Returning starters: 4
Impact players: Alex Goodman, sr., G/F; Taylor Rinaldi, sr., G; Caroline Smith, so., PG; Jessie Driscoll, sr., F
Outlook: The Falcons loom as one of the top teams in this region. They were going to be really good even before Goodman, who has more than 1,400 career points, transferred from Class D Pine Tree Academy. She brings an offensive presence along with Rinaldi (11.7 ppg last season) and Driscoll (8.8 ppg). Hart said he senses a new attitude among his players and that this is a very deep team. "The kids are amped up," he said.
Coach: Mike Andreasen, seventh year
Last season: 21-1, won state championship
Returning starters: 1
Impact players: Bri Jordan, jr., G/F; Jordan Grant, so., F; Alexa Thayer, jr., G; Mikaela Ryan, jr., G; Eliza Hotham, so. F; Madysen West, so., G
Outlook: The defending state champs lost an awful lot but should still be among the top contenders in the region. Jordan is an exceptional talent, a 5-11 point guard who now needs to pick up her scoring. The Patriots need to not only replace points but rebounds. They have some young players ready to step in and Andreasen said the Patriots will rely heavily on the sophomores. "We just have to look at things differently," he said.
Coach: Paul True, 14th year
Last season: 13-7, lost in regional semifinals
Returning starters: 3
Impact players: Brooke Harriman, jr., F; Chandler True, sr., G; Lauren Jakobs, sr., F; Melissa Bonenfant, sr., F; Rachel Shanks, sr., G; Aisley Sturk, sr., G/F; Shauna Hancock, fr., G
Outlook: The Lakers came close last year and have five seniors returning. This is a group that truly plays together, with different players capable of stepping up in each game. The Lakers' strength is probably on the outside, where they have some dangerous shooters. They're athletic, so look for them to run and play a helter-skelter pressure defense, looking to force turnovers and create easy baskets.
Coach: Tim Dolley, first year
Last season: 12-8, lost in regional semifinals
Returning starters: 5
Impact players: Nathalie Theriault, sr., G; Morgan Brousseau, sr., F; Jessica Seeley, sr., F; Lexy Grondin, sr., G; Sarah Moody, sr., G; Sophie Vallee, so., F; Ally Gagne, so., G
Outlook: With seven seniors, the Knights loom as one of the top teams in Class B South. They have experience and outstanding talent, led by Theriault, who averaged 10.6 points and 4.4 assists last season. These seniors have been playing together for a long time and, Dolley said, "leadership and accountability is the strength of this group." The Knights aren't tall but are fast and athletic. Look for them to run as much as possible.
Coach: Laura Landry, first year
Last season: 5-13
Returning starters: 2
Impact players: Haiden Sawyer, sr., F; Brynn Hink, sr., G/F
Outlook: This is a fairly young group, but Landry sees a team that "is hard-working and is looking to improve every day." Look for steady improvement as the season progresses. The Hawks face a challenging schedule.
Coach: Don Abbott, 12th year
Last season: 13-6, lost in regional quarterfinals
Returning starters: 1
Impact players: Meg Schneider, sr., C; Leah Tufts, sr., F; Anya Chase, sr., G; Mackenzie Foss, jr., G; Franny Ramsdell, so., G; Olivia Durfee, sr., F
Outlook: The Warriors lost a lot from last year but still have a talented squad, with a mix of veteran leadership and new players. Schneider, at 6-1, could be one of the league's top inside players. Wells will look to play its traditional tough defense and get some transition offense. This is a team that could be dangerous entering the tournament.
Coach: Christina Strong, fifth year
Last season: 12-7, lost in regional quarterfinals
Returning starters: 2
Impact players: Sara D'Appolonia, sr., PG; Clementine Blaschke, jr., F; Ceanne Lyons, jr., F; Avery May, so., F; Ella Caruso, so., G; Adriana Whitlock, so., G
Outlook: The Clippers graduated their top two offensive players, so finding scorers is their biggest task. D'Appolonia is one of the top point guards in the conference and will go a long way in leading this team. They're young, with four freshmen, but have some nice size inside with Blaschke, May and Lyons. They're also speedy at the guards, so this team will try to play at a face pace whenever possible.
Coach: Brian Blethen, first year
Last season: 18-2, lost in regional semifinals
Returning starters: 3
Impact players: Page Brown, sr., F; Sydney Meader, sr., G; Faith Blethen, jr., F; Chloe Arsenault, so., G; Glory Blethen, fr., F
Outlook: The Seahawks should be one of the best teams in Class C. They have gained experience the last two years, winning a regional championship two years ago. In Brown and Faith Blethen, they have two of the most skilled players around. And they have great size: Brown is 6-0 and the Blethens are 6-1. But don't expect them to play a half-court game; the Seahawks are going to run as much as possible. "I want them to play and have some fun," said Brian Blethen. Watch for another long playoff run.
Coach: Elizabeth Henderson, first year
Last season: 3-15
Returning starters: 1
Impact players: Maeve Dunn, jr., PG/F; Jada Holford, so., F/C; Madison Hughes, so., G
Outlook: Henderson, who last year coached at a charter school in Denver, likes what she sees in the Phoenix. They may be young and inexperienced – several players have never played basketball before – but they show a knack for fundamentals and are learning quickly. The additions of Dunn, a 5-10 point guard from Pennsylvania, and Holford, from Rhode Island, will boost the talent level.
Coach: Nick Stacey, first year
Last season: 7-12, lost in regional preliminary round
Returning starters: 3
Impact players: Sydney Plummer, jr., C/F; Lincoln Hamblett, sr., C/F; Helen Hamblett, jr., F/C; Maggie Larson, jr., G; Katie Larson, so., G
Outlook: The Panthers have an interesting mix and should be in for another playoff run. In Larson, they have one of the top 3-point shooters around. She led the WMC with 39 3-pointers last season while averaging 14.4 points. NYA has some height so the Panthers can play an inside-out game. With four 6-footers on the roster, NYA is going to cause some matchup problems.
Coach: Dean Plante, 15th year (not consecutive)
Last season: 13-9, lost in regional final
Returning starters: 4
Impact players: Brianna Plante, sr., G; Kaitlyn Cote, sr., G; Emily Greenlee, jr. F; Maggie Strohm, so., C; Meghan LaPlante, sr., F
Outlook: The Seagulls have a lot of players back from a team that made a nice playoff run, so expectations are high. Of course the schedule isn't easy, with eight Class B schools. But the Seagulls have a good backcourt in Plante and Cote, an inside presence in the 6-2 Strohm, and a do-it-all player in Greenlee. This team has balance, with any of six players capable of being the leading scorer on a given night.
Coach: Scott Blake, fifth year
Last season: 6-13, lost in regional preliminary round
Returning starters: 2
Impact players: Cassidy Delano, sr., F; Reilly Eddy, sr., F; Kiley Chambers, sr., G; Addy Hale, fr., G; Tezeta Haizea Aldaz Zufiaurre, so., G; Kiki Huntress, fr. G; Jennifer McCluskey, fr., G
Outlook: The Rangers could be a vastly improved team, combining some experience from last year – Delano and Eddy in particular – with incoming freshmen Huntress and McCluskey. Look for Traip to run a little more, with a quicker, more athletic team. Much of the success will depend on how quickly the incoming players adjust to varsity pressure.
Coach: Mike Jefferds, third year
Last season: 11-9, lost in regional quarterfinals
Returning starters: 3
Impact players: Izzy Burdick, sr., G; Lydia Giguere, sr., F/C; LZ Olney, sr., F; Emi Boedecker, jr., F; Anna Wildes, so., G/F
Outlook: The Flyers have some nice players returning in Giguere (12.9 per game last season) and Burdick (2.9 assists). They'll be counted on for leadership. Waynflete is always tough defensively. If the offense comes around, with more players contributing, the Flyers could make another playoff run.
Coach: Ben Clark, third year
Last season: 1-17
Returning starters: 4
Impact players: Grace Webber, sr., G; Maeve Blodgett, sr., G; Lindsey Gordon, sr., F; Sydnie Thayer, jr., F
Outlook: It's been a struggle for the Wolverines the last couple of seasons, with just four wins total. But Clark sees much improvement in his players. Wiscasset has four three-year starters, led by the backcourt of Webber and Blodgett. A big key will be how they handle the constant defensive pressure that opposing teams use against them. The Wolverines are still developing depth so they'll likely play a slower pace. Defensively they're very aggressive, especially in a half-court game.
Coach: Josh Dayen, fifth year
Last season: 13-6, lost in regional quarterfinals
Returning starters: 3
Impact players: Adrianna DePalma, sr., G; Agnes Miongo, sr., F; Renee Pickard, jr., G.
Outlook: The Breakers lost one of the most prolific scorers in Class D when Alex Goodman transferred to Freeport, but should remain a competitive team. The key to their success will be how well other players step into new roles as scorers and playmakers. "We are pretty positive heading into this season," said Dayen. The schedule is a little tougher, but Dayen believes the Breakers can play with most opponents.
Coach: Charlie Johnson, 15th year
Last season: 3-15
Returning starters: 5
Impact players: Courtney Williams, sr., C; Katie Pilkington, jr., G
Outlook: With everyone returning, the Guardians should be an improved team. They're still relatively young, with just one senior, but have shown a much better flow offensively in the preseason. Williams, at 5-11, gives them an inside presence, and averages in double figures in both scoring and rebounding. Pilkington is a pretty good outside shooter.
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After being issued with an ultimatum by the Swaziland government to find a reputable partner to help manage the Pigg's Peak Hotel and Casino, the establishment's general manager confirmed that an as-of-yet-unnamed international hotel franchise has shown interest in the casino. According to GM Zacharia Dlamini, the chain manages a number of important hotels and casinos in South Africa, as well as an extensive golf estate; however it has opted to remain anonymous at this stage.
Dlamini said that "government has given us a mandate to scout for business partnership under the franchise and branding option since the last two [hotel management and lease agreement] failed to work for government."
The manager said that the government's mandate spells out the way of managing Pigg's Peak Hotel and Casino so that it can sustain itself.
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Dlamini said that Pigg's Peak Hotel and Casino was in the process of drawing proposals on how best to implement its plans. Since embarking on the venture to seek a reputable business partner, said the general manager, "an interested business person" approached the group and has expressed interest in joining up with the product.
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We work on a different timescale here and long after everyone else has read and raved about The Memory Keepers Daughter, it's the choice of my book group this week.
I find that I am resistant to the Richard and Judy* tide and far from encouraging me to read the titles with that sticker on the front, it actually puts me off. Can I be the only one who has no wish to be a packrat?
*I used the Wikipedia link to R & J because their own site is one of those annoying ones which won't let you go back. Not only that, the "bookclub" page is a sales site. I don't think they need my help in getting more business, do you?
Anyway, I spent much of yesterday engrossed in it and can only say if you haven't, you should.