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Last Wednesday, Barack Obama offered his long-form Certificate of Live Birth, saying, "We do not have time for this kind of silliness. We've got better stuff to do." He added, "We're not going to be able to solve our problems if we get distracted by sideshows and carnival barkers." Two days later, he gave his idea of a dignified use of presidential time and resources as the Office of Public Engagement (OPE) headed by his closest advisor, Valerie Jarrett, held the first-ever White House conference devoted exclusively to transgender concerns. Among the transgender activists present at the super-secret gathering was the president of an organization that is lobbying the government to pay for sex-change operations, allow open military service and top-secret security clearances for trannies, and develop "transgender-specific needle exchange programs" for those who abuse intravenous drugs. The activists state although this was the first time the federal government invited them to discuss their agenda, it will not be the last; the next steps are already planned. And the Obama administration is already churning out significant regulations catering to cross-dressers – and silencing their critics.
Transgender, Not Transparency
The nation's leading homosexual newspaper, The Washington Blade, reported all that was known about the first-ever meeting last week – which was not much. Shin Inouye, a White House spokesperson, confirmed the meeting was scheduled to take place at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building but nothing else. Just like the recent National Action Network summit with Al Sharpton, a bevy of White House celebrities were set to attend, but the White House would not say who they are. Inouye told The Blade, "OPE routinely holds meetings with various stakeholders to discuss various policy issues. Friday's meeting, like most OPE meetings, will be closed press and off the record." Inouye would not even state which "transgender" activists would attend, instead telling reporters to search the White House visitor records once they are released. (A Congressional committee scheduled hearings this morning on the enormous gaps in White House visitor logs.)
Nancy Goldstein at The Daily Beast noted the meeting's air-tight secrecy:
It would be easier to evaluate Friday's meeting if the public had access to certain basic facts. Like which activists and leaders were invited, or which staffers actually attended. Or what was on the agenda. Or whether it was a "listening" meeting, where members of the administration simply gather to hear a group's concerns, or an "action" meeting that lays out steps toward change. Or what anyone said, or decided. About anything.
Some transgender people are not happy about the development, saying this sort of access is insufficient. However, the Blade reported the identity of one activist present on Friday – and that person puts the radical nature of the meeting, and the White House, into perspective.
Mara Keisling of the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) told the Blade the White House had sent an invitation. According to the biography posted online "Mara," who became a "woman" in 2000, is "a transgender-identified woman and a parent…She is a founding board member of the Stonewall Democracy Fund, and has served on the board of Directors of Common Roads, an LGBTQ Youth Group, and on the steering committee of the Statewide Pennsylvania Rights Coalition."
Mara has had trouble overcoming the vicious discrimination – or gays, lesbians, and bisexuals. Mara implored the LGBs to see themselves as one big family:
In addition to identifying as trans, I identify as a lesbian. There are a lot of gay men who later identify as transgender; there are a lot of lesbians who identify as transgender and vice versa. So the overlaps in our community are really big.
When not trying to change the minds of sexual minorities, Mara agitates to change the ancient teachings of the Christian faith. Mara initiated another first, the Transgender Religious Summit, from January 19-21, 2007, in Berkeley, California. One attendee summarized their goals and beliefs:
[W]e must overcome the theological barriers that traditional thinking erects. We do have a rich heritage in our past. People we now call TG existed in most aboriginal communities around the world. We were revered in many. It was only the influence of European explorers in enforcing their religious dogma that has buried aboriginal spiritual traditions. Our 'two-spirited' nature is indeed a gift from God. As such we need to use the Bible/Torah creatively to transform rejection into acceptance.
Now Mara has the ear of the president's closest advisors.
Mara explained last week there would be no compromise nor separation from among NCTE's issues at the OPE meeting. Mara told The Blade, "We're going to say, 'Here's our agenda.'" That agenda is more extreme and offensive than most Americans could imagine.
Quotas, Set-Asides, and Security Clearances for Cross-Dressers
NCTE demands the Defense Department "allow transgender people to serve openly." However, the government must "respect gender identity in determining who is required to register with the Selective Service." Don't want to be drafted? Declare yourself a woman. This is made easier, as NCTE demands no surgery or hormonal treatment be required to reclassify one's sex (not "gender"); each person could change as often as he liked. Yet NCTE believes none of this personal turmoil and potential for blackmail should bar transgender people from access to the nation's most sensitive secrets: "The FBI and other agencies responsible for security clearances and other background checks" must adopt a "policy that security clearances will not be denied or revoked as a result of transgender status."
The agenda will prove costly in dollars, as well as national security. Among its financial demands:
- Medicare, Medicaid, and ObamaCare must pay for sex-change operations. (According to one activist, the cost would total "$15,000 to $60,000 for male-to-female genital reconstruction surgery, or the $30,000 to $150,000 for female-to-male genital reconstruction surgery");
- The IRS must include "transition-related care" under "medical deductions";
- "The National Institutes of Health (NIH) should fund research on the efficacy of various transition-related treatments";
- In an apparent admission that transgender people have a higher rate of intravenous drug use, they insist, "Congress should repeal the federal ban on needle exchange and authorize the development of transgender-specific needle exchange programs"; and
- The government must "provide coverage for medically necessary transition-related care " – that is, sex-change operations – "for federal employees and their partners and dependents."
NCTE knows a man wearing a dress has a difficult time getting or keeping a job; somehow employers believe their presence causes a disturbance in the workplace. For NCTE, that's too bad. "The President should issue an Executive Order that prohibits federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity or expression." Further, "The Office of Federal Contract Compliance should include transgender people under the definition of "minority." That would make transgender people eligible for Affirmative Action.
NCTE would pry our open borders wider yet. "The Centers for Disease Control should eliminate the ban on immigration by individuals who have HIV/AIDS," and the government should grant equal immigration rights for transgender "spouses." In fact, Obama has taken the first step in this direction. On February 9, the State Department expanded the J-1 visa so the "same-sex partners" of foreign diplomats can live and work in the United States, a privilege previously reserved to traditional married couples. This author wrote in March that the radical Left could use this change as a legal precedent to expand immigration "rights" to virtually anyone.
No Freedom of Conscience, Anywhere in the World
Perhaps the most chilling aspect of this extremist organization's agenda is the desire to crush any opposition to the concept that cross-dressers afflicted with gender confusion are anything other than a praiseworthy norm. NCTE demands HHS rescind conscience clauses that allow doctors not to treat transgender people "based on the providers' personal beliefs."
NCTE's immigration proposals assert the U.S. State Department "should require the use of the Yogyakarta Principles on the application of international human rights law in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity." The Yogyakarta Principles were published in March 2007 by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). This little-known document – which states, "The Yogyakarta Principles affirm binding international legal standards with which all States [nations] must comply" – makes for chilling reading.
Principle 25 commands the world's governments to take "all appropriate measures to eliminate prejudices and stereotypes regarding sexual orientation and gender identity." Principle 21 ominously states "that the expression, practice, and promotion of different opinions, convictions, and beliefs with regard to issues of sexual orientation and gender identity" must not be exercised "in a manner incompatible with human rights." Nations must also "Ensure in particular that notions of public order, public morality, public health, and public security are not employed" to prevent LGBT people from marching or protesting. The document later explains this must include "training and awareness-raising programmes, including measures aimed at teachers and students at all levels of public education, at professional bodies, and at potential violators of human rights, to promote respect for and adherence to international human rights standards in accordance with these Principles, as well as to counter discriminatory attitudes based on sexual orientation or gender identity." (Emphases added.) This sounds very much like the document requires government-sponsored re-education to erase all moral objections to homosexuality or transgender status. In fact, the Obama administration has initiated such a program for U.S. soldiers, in Afghanistan and around the world. Through its "anti-bullying" and "safe schools" programs, it is undermining the morality of public school children.
Principle 27 calls on the state to protect "human rights defenders" (LGBT activists) from "de facto or de jure discrimination." Conversely, Affirmative Action for LGBTs "shall not be deemed to be discriminatory." They must be given the option of "serving in the police and military." LGBT prisoners must be held in "places of detention appropriate to their sexual orientation and gender identity" and granted "conjugal visits…on an equal basis." Federal policies recognise the diversity of family forms, including those not defined by descent or marriage." Principle 24, "The Right to Found a Family," demands government action to ensure "access to adoption or assisted procreation (including donor insemination), without discrimination." Similarly, "a child who is capable of forming personal views" must be able to "exercise the right to express those views openly" – even if the choice violates the most deeply held beliefs of his parents.
Principle 29, "Accountability," warns, "There should be no immunity for perpetrators of human rights violations related to sexual orientation or gender identity."
NCTE is endorsing a document that calls on the government to force left-wing ethical and (im)moral concepts on its citizens under the threat of force.
And Barack Obama believes this is a mainstream organization worthy of a meeting with the U.S. government.
Nor will it be a one-time affair. Coming out (no pun intended) of the meeting, NCTE announced this was just the beginning. On May 13, "the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold its first-ever hearing to specifically address the civil rights of LGBT people." NCTE is gathering transgender stories for the commission's consumption. "We recommend submitting stories to Alec Deull, staff member for Commissioner Roberta Achtenberg, at firstname.lastname@example.com. We encourage you to also send a copy to us at email@example.com."
Perhaps our readers will take the opportunity to contact Commissioner Achtenberg's staffer and politely but firmly express how they feel about NCTE's agenda for our nation, and whether it deserves an additional millisecond of her time.


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Sunday, March 4, a thousand men and women lined up to run the Annapolis Striders' B&A Trail Marathon. Among them, 71-year-old Minnesotan Don Wright stood poised to begin his 63rd marathon in 44 states.
Only six states stand between Wright and his goal to complete a marathon in all 50 states.
Wright is training, traveling around the country and completing several marathons every year, as he has been for the last eight years — while fighting multiple myeloma, an incurable blood cancer.
"When I got the disease, it wasn't hurting me yet, so I was in denial," Wright says. "I am still in denial, and I plan on staying in denial."
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells that attacks and destroys bone. There are about 100,000 patients with 20,000 new cases diagnosed each year in the U.S. Causes are unknown; however, certain professions involving exposure to nuclear radiation, pesticides and petrochemicals have a higher risk factor.
Wright started running a decade ago to lose weight. He ran his first marathon about two years later, days before his diagnosis. He kept running, determined to qualify for the coveted Boston Marathon, a goal he achieved in the first race after his diagnosis, Minnesota's Twin Cities Marathon. Next, Wright headed to Arizona for a downhill marathon in Tucson.
His marathon quest evolved one state at a time.
"We started to pick off other states, never expecting that we'd be able to do 50 states," Wright says. "It takes time if you want to do a few marathons a year, and I didn't know how much time I had."
Eight years ago, Wright's survival time was estimated at about five years. He attributes his energy and his cancer's stability to a pill he has taken every night for the last four years. It's an investigational drug still in the trial stages.
"I've met people who are no longer with us because of this disease," Wright says. "It's a serious thing, but because of this drug, we're going all over the country celebrating life and really having a wonderful time."
We is Wright plus his wife and daughter, who travel with him to each race and run either alongside him or in an accompanying half-marathon.
Cancer isn't slowing Wright down, but he has suffered from a sports hernia — an abdominal wall strain — since August. His usual schedule of running 30-plus miles each week has been reduced to long walks, often through his local mall in Lake Elmo, just east of Minneapolis-St. Paul, to stay out of the cold winter mornings.
To help heal, Wright has adopted a routine of 30 seconds of running followed by 90 seconds of walking throughout a race. At that pace, he can finish within the race cutoff time (six hours for the B&A Trail Marathon) while avoiding further injury.
On Sunday, Wright finished in 5:32:47. Time, however, matters less to him than the running itself.
"I like to imagine that I'm just floating, that there's no effort to it at all," Wright says. "I'm just kind of drifting across the landscape, watching the houses and the trees and the other people go by. That's one of my favorite things."
Wright attributes his active lifestyle in helping hold off the cancer. His next marathon is in June in Alaska, followed by races in Vermont, New Hampshire, West Virginia, New Mexico and, in December, Hawaii. That's 50.
"I think about the people I know who can't do this," Wright says, "and how lucky I am to be able to do it."
Wright's running raises money for two charities, Team Continuum (www.teamcontinuum.com) and Tackle Cancer (http://tacklecancerfoundation.org). Both help cancer patients and their families pay for living expenses.


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A Guide to the Students for a Democratic Society Records, 1962-1978
Biographical Note
The Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) formed in 1960 out of the Student League for Industrial Democracy. The New Left organization championed civil rights for African Americans, Mexicans, and other minority groups as well as social-political reforms, including public welfare programs and workers' rights. It protested the war in Vietnam, racial discrimination, and anti-communism. In 1962, the SDS held its first national convention and drafted the Port Huron Statement, which outlined their motivation and goals, advocating nonviolent civil disobedience and uniting forces with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. The next year, six official university chapters and several unofficial chapters, including University of Texas at Austin, had formed.
The Austin chapter focused on local Texas political and social issues. These included the Board of Regents' controversial policies against the SDS and similar organizations under Frank Erwin's chairmanship, labor strikes and newspapers to represent workers' rights and opinions, and protests against discriminatory sentencing practices and restrictions on people's First Amendment rights.
In the late 1960s, the SDS split into several factions, including the Revolutionary Youth Movement and the Worker Student Alliance. However, most SDS chapters dissolved by the mid-1970s, not to appear again until the early 21st century.
Sale, Kirkpatrick. SDS. New York: Vintage Books, 1973.
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The Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) Records, 1962-1978, contains original flyers and an article, as well as photocopies of meeting reports, UT press releases, correspondence and memoranda by UT staff (including Harry Ransom), and newspaper clippings. Materials pertain to the activities, including protests and meetings, of the SDS and associated student organizations.
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When a woman complains of genital pain so severe that it makes sexual intercourse all but impossible, her partner may jump to the conclusion that she has a phobia about sex. But what if that same woman also experiences excruciating pain when trying to insert a tampon, undergo a pelvic exam, wear a pair of jeans, ride a bicycle or go jogging? Can phobia explain all those problems?
Not very likely. In fact, studies have shown that sexual phobias are rarely the explanation for a condition known as vulvodynia, a chronic discomfort of the vulva that can result in searing or shooting pain when any amount of pressure is placed on the sensitized tissues. Some women compare the feeling to acid being poured on an open wound.
The problem can last months, years or a lifetime. Worse, doctors often misdiagnose it or treat it inappropriately, if at all.
For decades, women suffering from vulvodynia have been told that nothing seems to be wrong with them nothing, that is, that the examining physician can discern or that the condition may be real but that nothing can be done.
Christin Veasley of Providence, R.I., said that vulvodynia, which was diagnosed at age 18 during her freshman year at college, made it impossible for her to sit long enough to finish a midterm exam. Her doctor said there was no help for her condition.
The typical patient sees as many as a half-dozen doctors before finding one who acknowledges she has a real medical problem, even as the condition is yielding increasingly to an understanding of its causes and the development of more effective treatments.
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A recent study financed by the National Institutes of Health and conducted by Bernard Harlow at Harvard University indicated that as many as one woman in six, or 13 million American women, may suffer from vulvodynia during their lives. As with Ms. Veasley, for 6 percent of women the symptoms begin before age 25 and are usually limited to burning pain in response to touch or pressure at the opening of the vagina.
A second type of vulvodynia is more generalized. Phyllis Mate of Potomac, Md., executive director of the National Vulvodynia Association (www.nva.org), said in an interview that her symptoms, which had been mild for 15 years, "exploded" at age 40.
"I was incapacitated, afraid to walk and confined to bed on narcotic painkillers," Ms. Mate said. Nothing else helped, not antidepressants or topical anesthetics, and a biopsy no longer done for this condition revealed no treatable infection, only nonspecific inflammation.
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Dr. William Ledger, professor emeritus of obstetrics and gynecology at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and an expert on vulvodynia, said, "It is clear that there are subdivisions of this condition one diagnosis doesn't fit everyone."
Working with Steven S. Witkin, Dr. Ledger has found two genetically based predisposing factors. In one, the women produce inadequate amounts of a substance that blocks an inflammatory response. "They get an inflammatory response to an infection," Dr. Ledger said, "but it doesn't go away."
Another genetic aberration results in unstable production of a substance that normally responds to an invasion by yeast or bacteria, placing them at increased risk of chronic infections.
Using a dermatological instrument that reveals two cell layers beneath the skin, Dr. Ledger said, "we're seeing much more widespread inflammation in these patients than appears to the naked eye." He added that he had treated patients who had vulvar inflammation with local estrogen or steroids; while they looked 80 percent better on the surface, their symptoms were only about 20 percent better, because the inflammation remained beneath the surface.
In addition, Dr. Ledger said, "there's good evidence that with vulvodynia as a whole, the women have more nerve fibers in the vulva and they are firing more pain signals to the brain." He continued: "It's a kind of vulvar fibromyalgia. Most patients with vulvodynia have very tender glands at the entrance to the vagina."
In fact, several recent studies have shown up to a tenfold increase in the density of nerve endings in what is called the vulvar vestibule. In some cases the women appear to have been born with this overabundance of nerve endings. But as Dr. Andrew T. Goldstein, a gynecologist at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and colleagues reported in 2006 in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, excessive nerve endings may also be caused by nerve growth factors after an inflammatory response or from hormonal changes like those induced by oral contraceptives.
Helpful Treatments
Ms. Veasley, now a 32-year-old wife and mother of two, spent seven years trying "a laundry list of treatments," which, she said, "only provided minimal relief" for her condition, called vulvar vestibulitis. Shortly after marrying, she decided to try surgery to remove the layer of tissue containing an overabundance of nerve endings. She and her husband were finally able to have intercourse, and a year later their first daughter was born. Ms. Veasley said she had been "virtually pain-free" ever since.
But as successful as her final treatment was, Ms. Veasley, who serves as associate executive director of the vulvodynia association, also knows that surgery is not an option for everyone. As Dr. Goldstein reported, it is most successful in women whose pain is limited to the vulvar vestibule and those without extreme muscle dysfunction of the lower pelvis. Surgery is also more effective if done sooner, rather than later, after the development of life-inhibiting symptoms.
Ms. Mate's symptoms responded to another approach two treatments to inhibit firing of the pudendal nerve, which enervates the lowest muscles of the pelvis, plus regular use of an anticonvulsant drug. The combination, she said, "enables me to lead a reasonably normal life," though both pressure and heat, as occur with prolonged sitting or wearing fitted pants, make her symptoms worse.
Dr. Ledger said patients with low production of inflammatory blockers are often helped by Cox-2 inhibitor drugs like Celebrex (though Vioxx, which is no longer marketed, worked better). Others find relief with drugs used off-label, like low-dose hydroxyzone or gabapentin to reduce nerve impulses from the vulva to the brain, mood elevators in low doses and the muscle relaxant Flexeril.
The National Institutes of Health recently began a vulvodynia awareness campaign at orwh.od.nih.gov/health/vulvodynia.html, which offers resources and information. Also free is a professional paper, "The Vulvodynia Guideline," by Dr. Hope K. Haefner of the University of Michigan and 13 other experts. It is available in The Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease, www.jlgtd.com, under the archives tab, on Page 40 of the January 2005 issue.


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Susan Granger's review of '47 Ronin'
When a lavish 3-D fantasy/action feature about legendary samurai bombs in Japan before it has even opened in the U.S., you know there's a problem.
Set in 18th-century feudal Japan, Keanu Reeves plays Kai, a half-English/half-Japanese outsider who is one of the 47 warriors who become masterless samurai, known as "ronin," after villainous Lord Kira (Tadanobu Asano) forces Lord Asano Naganori (Min Tanaka) to commit seppuku and then claims the land.
Though not accepted by his fellow exiles, mystical Kai was trained in demonic sorcery and survival skills by the earless/noseless snake men in the Tengu forest who, eventually, supply the ronin with swords to avenge the dishonor to their master.
To complicate matters, lowly Kai is secretly in love with Asano's beautiful daughter Mika (Ko Shibasak), who has been promised to top-ranking warrior Oishi (Hiroyuki Sanada). Heroic Oishi, Kai and their stoic cohorts must battle not only Kira's army but also menacing CGI beasts and a vampy, shape-shifting sorceress (Rinko Kikuchi), who transforms into a giant snake.
As related in the opening voice-over, the fundamental story is based on a revered historical Japanese legend about disenfranchised samurai, often referred to as "Chushingura," who avenged the death and disgrace of Lord Asano, despite orders from the ruling Shogun not to retaliate.
Formulaically scripted by Chris Morgan ("Fast and Furious 6") and Hossein Amini ("Drive," "Snow White and the Huntsman"), it's directed as a first feature by Carl Rinsch, who built his reputation with high-concept BMW and Heineken TV commercials.
Problem is: it's confusing, poorly paced and mindlessly generic, despite its reportedly bloated $175-plus million budget, which is evident in Jan Roelfs' sumptuous production design and John Mathieson's sweeping cinematography. The tragic characters are solemn, inscrutable caricatures, offering the audience little emotional investment.
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I, for one, am ecstatic for Spring. Longer days, warmer nights — did I miss anything? Oh yes, who can forget the flirty, fresh clothes. It's still a bit nippy outside, but copious Spring '10 ad campaigns have been tempting me to self-tan my legs and don a cute pair of shorties. Since fashion works seasons ahead of the real world, we've decided to entice you with a roundup of all the scintillating Spring ad campaigns. While it was hard deciding, Stella McCartney's double exposure technique featuring her pet dog Lucky with Fab model of '09, Natalia Vodianova, was our ultimate Spring pick — which was yours?


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If you've ever thought about trying one of these workout routines, we've got all the information you need — from tips to the perfect gear — to get started and become a pro.
Time to Try ... Running a 5K
Natalie Dunbar, 52, never considered herself a serious runner. But nine years ago, in search of a challenge, the Pasadena-based writer signed up for a local half marathon. Since then she has completed 18 more, finished one full marathon and helped other women go the distance as a coach for Team in Training, a fundraising program of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. "Racing has made me much more accepting of my curvy body," says Dunbar. "Every time I get a medal, I know there isn't much I can't accomplish if I put my mind to it." Every day more women are hitting the road (or treadmill) to burn major calories, blow off stress, complete a race and just catch up with friends. Make this the year you join them.
Pick Your Path
Committing to train for a race is just the first exciting step. Put more fun in your run by making these three decisions.
Treadmill or outside? Whenever possible, choose the great outdoors, says Dunbar. "When you're on a treadmill, you start to depend on the belt moving you forward, rather than your own energy." If weather, darkness or safety concerns take your workout indoors, stay engaged by doing run/walk intervals and/or inclines every few minutes. Also, keep the incline set to at least 1% to mimic the variation in terrain and wind you'd get outside.
Solo or with a partner? Having someone to run with is more than just a good way to help pass the time. It's almost a guarantee that you're going to get out the door. That said, be sure to choose your partner wisely. "It can be frustrating to run with someone who is a lot faster—or a lot slower—than you, or who's just not dependable," says Kelly Flynn, a Boston-based coach for Team in Training.
Stretch before or after? Pre-workout, take a few minutes to do active or dynamic stretching like marching in place, kicking your feet forward or lifting your heels toward your butt for about 30 to 60 seconds each. Post-run, when muscles are warm, take a few minutes to do static stretching—the kind where you reach and hold for about 20 to 30 seconds. Focus on quads, hamstrings, hips and calves to improve flexibility and reduce your risk of injury.
Three Things Every Runner Needs
Running sneakers: They're your best bet against injury. Buy ones that address your footfall (some people turn their feet inward or outward as they stride) and prioritize function (like cushioning). Check out the lightweight Asics Gel-Synthesis (asicsamerica.com, $110), which has a removable inner bootie for conditioning workouts. It's like getting two sneakers in one.
Sports bra: Some women prefer compression bras (the stretchy kind that you slip on) while others like individual-cup designs (think wider straps and a lot more support). Try a few styles to find the one that best minimizes bounce. We're a fan of The Girls Best Friend Bra by Lucy (lucy.com, $59).
Digital watch: You don't need bells and whistles. A basic device helps if you're doing run/walk intervals or want to run for time rather than distance. Look for a model that has an interval function, which can signal when to speed up or slow down. We like the Timex Ironman 10-Lap, (timex.com, $43).
10 Weeks to Your First 5K!
We've got a plan that anyone can follow, created by Rob Stuart, a trainer and running coach with Sports Club/LA in Washington, D.C. He recommends using a combination of walk/run intervals to help you increase distance and speed in just 10 weeks.
For the first four weeks, walk 30 to 60 minutes three times a week at a brisk pace; focus on breathing through your belly. For the last six weeks, alternate the three interval workouts below.
Note: Beginner—Concentrate on brisk walking or a light jog during the speed intervals. Advanced—Do an easy jog or fast run during the intervals. For the last two weeks, take your intervals to a run.
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Workout 2
Workout 3
Warm-up: Walk 10 minutes
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Warm-up: Walk 10 minutes
Intervals: Increase speed slightly for 2 minutes, then return to a comfortable pace for 2 minutes. Repeat 10 times, going a little faster with each interval.
Intervals: Increase speed slightly for 5 minutes, then return to a comfortable pace for 3 minutes. Repeat 4 times.
Intervals: Jog or run hard for 30 seconds; walk for one minute. Repeat 10 times.
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Originally published in the January 2014 issue of Family Circle magazine.
Time to Try ... Pilates
There's a group of women at the gym who hold themselves a certain way. They appear tall, confident and enviably lean. Their secret? Most likely it's Pilates. The popular workout uses your own body weight to build core strength and flexibility through a series of floor-based exercises. It helps you develop abs that any mom would envy and requires a concentration and focus that push out any nagging thoughts of that C your kid got in math class. "After I do a session, my head is totally calm and I'm energized!" notes Claire Danese, a Pilates instructor at Equinox Fitness in New York and mom of two. Take a class once, devotees insist, and you'll feel a difference almost immediately. Get svelte with our insider tips.
Pilates 101
When a workout has its own lingo, you need to decipher it to get the best results. Three terms you should know:
- Mat class: Pilates workouts are usually divided into two categories: mat classes or equipment-based ones. Mat classes can be done anywhere, use your own body weight and have a strong focus on core strength, explains Moira Merrithew, executive director of education for Merrithew Health and Fitness Pilates in Toronto. Equipment-based workouts employ machines (like the Reformer or the Cadillac, which apply resistance using springs), incorporate more arm and leg movements, and require personal instruction.
- Powerhouse: Almost every Pilates move involves engaging the core muscles—a group that includes the abs, lower-back muscles and pelvic floor—which work together to form a corset-like support structure. "Building strength in this area is important," says Danese. "In Pilates all movement flows from the center out."
- Postural Muscles: One reason people who take Pilates look slimmer is because they focus on their posture. Instructors give frequent cues like "grow taller," "lengthen through the crown of the head" and "glide your shoulder blades on the back." "Maintaining good posture puts your body in its best anatomical position, so it moves and functions at its best," adds Danese.
No Gym? No Problem!
There are plenty of affordable routines to try right in your own living room.
- DVDs: Both Mari Winsor's Beginner Pilates (amazon.com, $15) and Stott Pilates: Basic Pilates Volume 2 (merrithew.com, $16) are particularly good for beginners because of the heavy emphasis on correct form and alignment. If you're looking for more of a challenge, consider Element: Pilates Weight Loss for Beginners (collagevideo.com, $15), which mixes in strength training.
- Apps: The Hundred? Yep, there's an app for that, as well as many other Pilates moves. In addition to the free downloads we mentioned on the previous page, consider checking out Pilates: Day-by-Day 15-Minute Workout (iTunes, $5.99). New York City-based instructor Alycea Ungaro covers the basics with super-clear authority in a format that's sure to appeal to any time-crunched mom.
- Web Stream: Stream top Pilates instructors straight to your computer or tablet. Pilatesology.com offers hundreds of classes for all fitness levels, with an emphasis on intro videos ($19/month or $150/year). If you have a computer webcam and want personalized attention, check out Wello.com, where an instructor will demo moves and monitor your form to ensure you're doing them correctly (starting at $10).
Originally published in the January 2014 issue of Family Circle magazine.
Time to Try .. A Spinning Class
The pulsing music. The intense energy. The pounds that melt away. You've heard incredible things about Spinning and you're ready to ride—or at least, you would be, if you could just find the time, cash or courage. Believe us, it's worth it: Indoor cycling burns upwards of 400 calories in just 45 minutes while sculpting your legs, butt, arms and abs. Best of all: "You'll leave class feeling like you've won a race," notes Heather Allen, a group exercise specialist at New York Sports Clubs and mom of two. Whether at the gym or home, here's how to prep for the ride of your life.
Insider Cycling Tips for Newbies
- Show up early. "A lot of first-timers quietly sneak in at the last minute," says Allen. "But the sooner you arrive, the more time you'll have to get situated." Also check beforehand to see whether you need to reserve a bike.
- Tell the instructor you're new. She can answer questions, keep an eye on you and help you adjust your bike. "How your bike is set up can make or break your ride," explains Rachel Buschert Vaziralli, a Schwinn master trainer and cycling instructor at Equinox Fitness in New York.
- Move your seat. The most common mistake beginners make is riding with the seat too low, which can hurt your knees and minimize your power. If you stand next to the bike, the seat should be about hip height.
- Stay for the cooldown. "You'll feel more energized and a lot less achy later," reveals Vaziralli.
No Gym? No Problem!
Replicate the class experience on your own with a stationary bike, Spin bike (which usually has no motor or electronic resistance controls) or trainer (a device that keeps your outdoor bike stationary and allows you to ride inside). Then cycle with one of these Spin-simulating options.
- In your headphones: Download guided rides led by top instructors like Vaziralli, whose 60-minute Cycle Coach program is a motivating high-sweat session set to upbeat music (amazon.com, $9, or iTunes, $10).
- In your DVD player: You can pedal along with everything from classic group-exercise programs (Cathe Friedrich's XTrain: Ride, collagevideo.com, $23) to stunning almost-there vistas (IGC World Tour: Northern Italy, collagevideo.com, $25).
- On your tablet, laptop or Internet-ready TV: Download videos of actual classes through websites like StudioSweatOnDemand.com ($8 per download) or EMGLiveFitness.com ($8 per download).
Try a FREE Class! Go to spinning.com, enter your zip code and click on the "Class Pass" button for a facility near you.
Originally published in the January 2014 issue of Family Circle magazine.


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MEDINA – About 30 people helped demolish a northern Ohio animal shelter's gas chamber that was used to kill hundreds of stray cats annually before it was phased out amid public pressure.
The gas chamber was demolished in a public event Saturday in the parking lot of the Medina County Animal Shelter The Plain Dealer in Cleveland reported.
The society had invited people to take a sledge hammer to the gas chamber in exchange for a donation to the society.
Norma Houk, 84, of Seville, brought her own small sledgehammer and gave the chamber a couple whacks.
"I have asthma and know what it feels like to not be able to get enough air," she said tearfully. "I can imagine what the animals went through."
The debate over the fate of the carbon-monoxide chamber began after county commissioners voted unanimously in November to stop accepting cats at the county kennel, effectively ending the chamber's use. The county stopped killing dogs in the chamber several years ago because of public opposition.
The county gave the chamber to the animal rights group after an anonymous resident offered to donate $10,000 to the group's cat program if the chamber was destroyed.
County commissioners had earlier voted to sell the chamber in an online auction. But people protested that decision, and the commissioners voted in January to sell the chamber to the SPCA for $1 plus whatever amount a scrapyard pays for the metal.
Those participating in the demolition in Medina, donated a total of $2,500 to the SPCA to take part in the destruction, the newspaper reported.
Barbara Karadine, of Akron, also cried while striking the chamber.
"I'm so happy this is over," she said.
"It was tough swinging the sledgehammer, but it felt good," said the youngest participant, Noah Holland, 8, of Sharon Center.
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- Ensure the safety and security of the faculty, staff, students and visitors.
- Minimize disruption of the academic program.
- Minimize university losses.
- Maintain university operations and essential services.
- Assist the community in disaster recovery.
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This table only represents confirmed H1N1 cases. We know H1N1 novel influenza is circulating in all regions of Alaska and have recently elected to target laboratory testing to focus on identifying the most severely affected persons. Therefore, many cases of H1N1 novel influenza with mild illness will not be identified and do not appear in this data table.
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The challenges facing the a multi-campus system, like the University of Alaska, during a pandemic are many and planning a response to a pandemic event and other infection control and emergency events is an ongoing process. As such, montoring your specific campus (UAA, UAF and UAS) sites will be nessessary. They will be updated in response to updates and changes in the global, national, regional, and campus status of the potential influenza threat.
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A few months ago the Landmarks Preservation Commission added the Engineers' Club building, now known as co-op residence Bryant Park Place, at 32 West 40th Street, to their list of New York City landmarks. In very good company, this Beaux-Arts clubhouse is flanked on either side by the Radiator Building and the Scientific American Building, built in 1924 and 1925, respectively.
|West 40th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, 1935
The Engineers' Club was formed in 1888 to unify a profession growing in significance and numbers throughout the city. By the early 1900s, the club outgrew it's former location at Fifth Avenue and 35th Street, and club member Andrew Carnegie made an initial donation of $1 million to erect a new building.
|Engineers' Club on West 35th Street and Fifth Avenue, 1897
Shortly after, he raised the amount to $1.5 million, to facilitate the construction of the Engineering Societies' Building, one block over on West 39th Street. The two buildings would connect on the ground floor, and have entrances on both 39th and 40th Streets.
Six well-known architects were invited to submit plans, and were each paid $1,000 for their submissions, whether they won or not. The small firm Whitfield & King beat out a few much larger firms, among them Carrère & Hastings, and won the contest to design and build the Engineers' Clubhouse on 40th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Another firm, Hale & Rogers, was chosen to design and build the Engineers' Societies Building on 39th Street. (Incidentally, Cargenie's wife, Louise Whitfield Carnegie was the sister of winning architect.) The firm also built the Carnegie building in Troy, NY.
|The Engineers' Club, now, Bryant Park Place, at 32 West 40th Street, 1905
This 12-story Renaissance Revival clubhouse was completed in 1907, and was thought to be one of the most luxurious buildings of it's kind. Notable club members included Nikola Tesla (In 1917, a dinner was held in the adjoining building at 33 West 39th Street, in his honor after receiving the Edison Medal), Thomas Edison, Andrew Carnegie, and H.H. Westinghouse. The building featured public and social spaces, as well as 66 sleeping rooms. Tesla was very fond of pigeons, and often fed them in adjacent Bryant Park on a favorite bench near the corner of Sixth Avenue and 40th Street.
|Dining room at the Engineers' Club, 1910
The Engineer's Club sold the building to developer David Eshagin in 1979, and it was converted into a co-op in 1983. Both buildings were added to the National Registrar of Historic Places on August 30, 2007.
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Another month of training has transpired with my aim fixed on the 2013 outdoor season, which I am hoping to start in late March.
I suspect the 400m or a leg in the 4x400m will be my opener given the leaning of my coach. To be honest, I enjoy watching the 400m, it is one of my favorite events to watch and let me emphasize the word 'watch'….lol!
So far, I am quite pleased with my training so I will be ready to take the one lap.
There were some impressive performances during the indoor season and that augurs well for an exciting year. World Championships and Olympic years always seem to squeeze extra special performances from us athletes, so with Moscow on the horizon it should be another banner year.
Outside of training, I have spent February just relaxing at home, watching TV, I got a chance to watch some award shows such as the Oscars. It is always exciting to see the parade of fashion on the red carpet as well as the impromptu interviews during those awards.
I also watched a few NBA games though it is not so enjoyable for me as my hometown Magics are not doing so well. I also got a chance to watch Snitch at the theatre, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson was the lead actor. The storyline was quite gripping yet disturbing knowing that is was based on a true event!
I am also working behind the scene on matters pertaining to my Foundation, needless to say, I am extremely pleased with the inroads we are making and hope to expand on our mission statement very shortly.
We currently have four young ladies that are our scholarship recipients and they are exceling academically. I am thankful to the Board, sponsors and contributors for their efforts so far and of course we are always open for additional donors to come on board.
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No question, stability is the most important standard when it comes to a forgiving design, family sailing fun and sailing in open waters. No wonder the J/80 continues to be enjoyed by hundreds of one-design sportboat sailors across the USA, China, Canada and Europe; she's a joy to sail in winds from 5 to 25+ knots!
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Trading Deadline Blues
Farnsworth for Pudge? You've got to be kidding me. Although maybe the Tigers know something I don't. I mean, that Jeff Weaver trade didn't turn out so bad considering he totally tanked with the Yankees. But Farnsworth? When I was living in Chicago I used to watch him throwing BP. The only problem was that it was during the 7th inning of close games and that's not a good time to be giving up round-trippers. But, maybe Dombrowski is ahead of the curve. Maybe he wants to put together a stable of the hardest throwing guys in the Major Leagues. But Farnsworth? Farnsworth is to baseball what this kid is to basketball:
What is it about the trading deadline that makes people crazy? Griffey is probably heading to the White Sox, Texeira is now an Angel, Manny might be a Marlin and Pudge will be wearing pinstripes. Everyone is making deals. Well, except for the Cardinals, of course. Sorry about that one, buddy. Maybe they'll do something in the offseason and have a chance next year.
But I'd still rather my team did nothing than have to support a team that trades away an All-Star for a bad punchline. Yeah, Pudge is getting old and yeah, Pudge doesn't hit like he did when he was on the juice. But Farnsworth? I just can't accept this. The only way it could be worse is if I find out that he's also a graduate of the University of Notre Dame.
Speaking of which, there is one other specter that haunts me that Mr. Lung forgot to mention. And no, I don't mean Arlen Specter although he is old and old people generally scare me. I mean another former Fighting Irish who still runs through my dreams. And runs is definitely the correct word since I'm talking about "Rocket" Raghib Ismail. Man, that guy caused as much heartburn in Michigan as the Big Three's ongoing inability to make a profit. I'm sure I wasn't the only one who was glad to see him go.
Anyway, I guess I should let this all go and just accept that Farnsworth is on the team through the end of the season. Maybe he'll be great. And maybe Fernando Rodney won't blow any more saves. And maybe Hillary will still get the nomination. Thank god I'll only have to live with two out of those three things. And I can still go to my happy place.


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How well do you know Givanildo Vieira De Sousa? Or how about Frederico Chaves Guedes and Jose Paulo Bezerra Maciel Junior? Not in the slightest, you might think, but the trio are actually among the most celebrated footballers on the planet. They are certainly familiar to Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, who will be counting on each of them in this month's 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. After all, behind the lengthy full names lurk three of A Seleção's most potent attacking weapons: Hulk, Fred and Paulinho.
Nicknames have always been serious business in football and, as those examples show, nowhere is that truer than Brazil. They have long been integral to Brazilian sporting culture, and with the country gearing up to host the Festival dos Campeões (Festival of Champions), FIFA.com lifts the lid on some of the other colourful monikers due to grace the tournament – those of competing teams Uruguay, Mexico, Italy, Spain, Japan, Nigeria, Tahiti and the hosts themselves.
True to form, Brazil boast a whole range of aliases, with A Seleção *('Selection' in Portuguese) the most familiar to fans around the world. The five-time world champions also go by *Canarinhos (Canaries) and Auriverdes (Green and Gold), both terms inspired by the colour of the team's strip. Interestingly, Brazil have only worn yellow since the 1950s, having draped themselves in white until that colour was banished for good in the wake of their painful defeat by Uruguay in the final of the 1950 FIFA World Cup™ on home soil.
Their South American rivals also owe their nickname to the hue of their shirts, Uruguay fans labelling their heroes La Celeste in recognition of their light blue uniforms – a colour worn since 1910 in a tribute to now defunct local outfit FC River Plate, one of the country's first great clubs. The national side are likewise known as Los Charrúas, a moniker that references the Amerindian people who settled on land now belonging to Uruguay and Brazil in the 19th Century.
Over in Europe at around the same time, Victor Emmanuel II was busy helping to unify Italy, and he became the country's first king in 1861. A member of the House of Savoy, whose livery colour is blue, he is the reason La Nazionale wear their particular shirts and why Cesare Prandelli's troops are nicknamed *Gli Azzurri *(the Blues). Indeed, blue does not figure as one of the country's official colours, the flag of Italy being made up of red, white and green.
So too is the flag of Mexico, but, unlike the Italians, the North American side opted to base their strip on that very same colour scheme – and hence their nickname El Tricolor, which is often shortened to El Tri. Since green enjoys the upper hand over red and white in their uniforms, Mexico have gradually come to be known as La Verde as well, or even Los Ratones Verdes (Green mice) when their faithful supporters are a little less impressed with the team's performances.
In a similar vein, the Super Eagles of *Nigeria *– so called due to the country's coat of arms – found themselves rechristened the Super Chickens by certain critics after their disappointing start at the 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations. "I challenge my players to do better, to prove people wrong and get rid of this ridiculous name that's been attached to a team that's always been considered a powerhouse of African football," commented Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi. The message clearly worked, as his side went on to win the competition, booking themselves a trip to the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 in the process. It was not the first time that Nigeria had undergone a change of identity either. The national side were originally known as the Red Devils in the 1950s and became the Green Eagles following independence in 1960, before earning their 'super' sobriquet after winning the continental title in 1994.
Even more recently than that, Japan were handed their Samurai Blue alias on a plate by the Japan Football Association (JFA) just a few years ago. "We needed a nickname to support our team during the 2006 FIFA World Cup," explained JFA communications officer Megumi Fujinoki. "So to choose a name, we put five options to a vote by the fans and they picked Samurai Blue." The winning candidate, of course, harks back to the warriors who ruled feudal Japan for nearly 700 years.
The martial theme resonates in Tahiti as well, with the Toa Aito *(Iron Warriors) defending the island's honour on the pitch. Used separately, the words 'toa' and 'aito' also refer to a type of tree, more popularly known as the 'filao'. Extremely common throughout French Polynesia, the wood of this tree is used to build 'tiki', carved sculptures designed to bring luck – and the nickname of Tahiti's beach soccer team (Tiki Toa*).
Spain steer clear of any references to warriors, but La Furia Roja (Red Fury) hope to intimidate their rivals all the same. Studies carried out by psychologists specialising in sport have shown that the colour red communicates strength, aggression, confidence and balance – all qualities that La Roja will be looking to employ as they chase the one title missing from their list of honours. They have a long way to go if they are to depose Brazil, however, as *A Seleção *reign supreme with a trio of FIFA Confederations Cup triumphs – another record for the kings of the football nickname!


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Today's theme for your dailyATC is: SLEDS
I love sledding. I grew up without snow in the southern US after having spent just a little bit of my preschool time in Canada around the wonders of snow, a sled, and of course a great neighborhood playground cool enough to enjoy most of the year. When I moved to Colorado in high school, one of the first things I bought was a beautiful Radio Flyer sled from an antique shop. I rode that sled like crazy every winter throughout high school and hopefully once I'm living out at the farm, I'll have plenty more occasions to use it. I may not be coordinated enough for skiing and snowboarding, but I sled with the best of them 🙂
Here's my painting of my vintage sled! I'm tremendously pleased with this little painting.
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If you're a regular entrant in the Weekly Writing Challenge, maybe you've wondered just how the entries are rated. Although there have been specific categories in place for a long time now, these categories were recently tweaked a bit. Here are the descriptions of each ratings category, as explained on the message boards last week by Challenge Coordinator, Deb Porter.
RATING CATEGORIES OVERVIEW — as from October 22, 2010
Judging for the Challenge is very different to reading for pure pleasure. Our small team of judges are professional editors, skilled in assessing writing. For the Challenge, they evaluate each entry based on eight different areas—essentially all aspects of good writing (as well as one goal almost every writer would have).
Each entry is judged on its own merits, based on the eight rating categories alone—not as compared to any other entry. If a Level 1 entry rates highly in each of the eight categories, it has as much right in the Editor's Choice awards as that of a Level 4 or 3 entry.
So here are the current ratings categories:
1. How well did this entry fit the topic?
If the judge feels that the topic has been missed completely, then the entry will score "0" in this category. For example, this happened a lot way back in the "Unsung Hero" challenge. Quite a lot of people wrote about "Jesus," but really he is the "sung hero" of thousands upon thousands. So if an entry for that particular Challenge was a general piece about Jesus being an "unsung hero," then it needed to be rated very low. If, however, it was about how he was not recognized in his home town or by his family, then that would have fit the topic. The same situation happened in the Genre challenges. People tended to write about the word, rather than the genre. For example, in the Children's genre, some people wrote about their children, and did it in a way that was not aimed at children as the readers. In that case, those entries were off topic.
If, on the other hand, the topic is mentioned in passing only, then this category will be rated low. In other words, if the topic was "vase," and the entry has nothing to do with a vase except to mention that there was a vase on the table at some point in the story, then that has to be rated very low.
If the topic is covered, but not really central to the story, it would receive a midway score in this category.
If the topic is the central focus of the entry (or it is a vital part of the overall story), then it gets full marks for this.
Please note: The topic word(s) do not need to be used in the entry, but the meaning should be the main focus or be essential to the entry (in other words, the entry would not work without it).
2. How creative, unique and fresh was this entry?
Creativity isn't always out of the box, although an out of the box entry will usually be a creative one (unless it is so out of the box that it misses the point). An entry is creative if it looks at the topic in a way that is fresh and unique.
When we had the "flower" challenge quite a while back, the comment I received from one judge was that if she read one more story about a talking bud, she would scream. We've had many weeks where the same concept comes through over and over again. For "Purple" it was Lydia. For "Eek" it was mice. If the judges read entry after entry from the same angle, it's probably not terribly creative.
If, however, an entry comes from a familiar angle but is done in a fresh way, then that will have greater appeal in this category. The difference is very obvious to the reader.
Special note here—non-fiction can be very creative. It just needs to be a fresh take on the topic. In other words, if the entry is saying things that you could read straight out of the Bible, or have heard from a million preachers, then it's not creative.
3. How well crafted was this entry (overall crafting of the writing, including grammar and predictability)?
Something may come from a fresh angle, but be a real mess in the telling. This really doesn't need an explanation. It's not hard to spot the difference between a well crafted piece of writing and something that has been thrown together in an hour or so. This is why Kenn Allan always did so well with his poetry. He took time and care to craft each word (if you have never read any of Kenn's work, I encourage you to read his Challenge winners … and there are many).
On the other hand, some people rush to get their entry in within the first few hours. The creativity may be there, but the craftsmanship is often lacking, and the ratings for this category do reflect that.
We've noticed a very positive trend over recent quarters for there to be a rush to submit entries on the last day. It's positive for the writers, but a headache for the judges who have a mountain of reading and rating to do at the last minute. Even so, the good outweighs the judges' inconvenience. This is showing, for the most part, a realization that time is needed to let an entry simmer until it is as good as the author can make it.
We also moved Grammar into the Crafting category, where it most definitely belongs. Judges consider grammar as one aspect of the overall crafting rating.
Last of all, the judges also weight up the predictability of an entry. If the reader knows straight away where an entry is going, then it has not been crafted well. So even when writing non-fiction or Bible stories, avoid playing all your cards straight away.
4. Did the entry start well?
A good start is VITAL to a winning entry. Starting with something like, "When I think about the word …." is not good. Starting with any reference to the Challenge or topic at all, is not good.
(On that note, it is HIGHLY recommended that you do not mention anything to do with the Challenge in your entries. Although entries about the Challenge may make us smile, the Editor's Choice winners will never have any reference to the Challenge. This is because the EC winners will be used in future anthologies, with readers who may be completely unfamiliar with FaithWriters and the Challenge. So entries about the Challenge, or mentioning the Challenge, are too "in house" to work in the wider market.)
A good start hooks the reader from the opening paragraph and makes them want to keep reading. We live in an instant gratification era. If an online article/story doesn't catch the reader with a good hook at the start, then the average reader will click off in approximately seven seconds.
Judges are told to ask themselves this question when reading each entry: "If I wasn't judging this, how much would I want to keep reading to the end?" The answer to that helps them rate each entry.
5. Did the entry come to a satisfying conclusion?
A good ending is just as important as a good start. This does not mean that everything has been tied up in a neat bow, or that everyone lives happily ever after. However, it does mean that the reader feels their time has been well spent. There is nothing worse, for a reader, than to invest their time in reading something, only to feel cheated, flat, rushed or let down by the ending.
To date, one of the weakest areas for Challenge entries generally, has been the endings. Judges often express their disappointment when a really good story fizzles in the final paragraph.
6. Did this entry have a clear point or message?
This does not mean "Did it have a Christian message or moral." It is just asking whether the author has communicated the point they were making to the reader. If the judge is left scratching their head at the end and wondering what on earth that was all about, then this will get a "0" for this category. Very few are quite that fuzzy, but there are varying degrees of clarity with the entries.
Having said that, the judges are also very aware that some entries are purely designed to make people laugh and don't really have any great significance. Even so, there should be a unifying thread that runs through the entry, and not just a whole lot of one-liners strung together.
A special note (and reminder) on this point–although entries do not have to have a Christian message or moral, they MUST be from a Christian point of view.
7. Did it flow smoothly?
An entry may start wonderfully, finish fantastically, but be completely disjointed in the middle. This category asks judges to evaluate how well an entry stayed on track. Did it flow smoothly from the opening to the ending, without going off on a tangent or getting muddied in the middle?
8. How publishable is this entry for its target audience?
With the introduction of professional editors as our judges, it is time to make a change to some of our previous ratings categories. Until now, we have had a category regarding genre and one about reader connection. These categories were essential when we were using peer judging. However, now that our judges are professional editors, those two categories are not really asking the most important question; hence the change.
Our professional judges are more than capable of evaluating different genres, so the need for that category no longer exists. Instead, we have removed the two previous categories and created one new one which really asks the most important question of all: How publishable is this entry for its target audience?
This new category really doesn't need any explanation. It is an assessment by our judges as to whether an entry has the potential to be accepted for publication in a relevant magazine, book, anthology, etc (even if a little more spit and polish may be required).
Think you've got what it takes to rate highly in the Challenge? Then what are you waiting for? Enter today: WRITING CHALLENGE


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Very excited as we have just sent off a selection of our bike helmets to take a staring role on BBC's the One Show. They are running a feature on bike helmets and wanted some stylish options so we have packed off a few of the uber-cool Yakkay Helmets and the marvelous Sawako Furuno Leopard Skin Helmet that has been causing quite a stir this spring . Please give it a watch tomorrow Mon 16th May at 7pm.
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Fat Princess Delayed Until Later in the Summer
Fat Princess was due to arrive this month, leaving only next Thursday's weekly PlayStation Store update as a possible release date. "Fat Princess will have a global release date," wrote PlayStation Store Team member Mike Kebby on the European PlayStation.Blog "but I can confirm for you it will not be next week I'm afraid."
"The game is coming at some point this summer, but there is no confirmed release date at the moment," said Kebby. Until then, would-be feeders and fighters can get their fix with the charming Legend of the Fat Princess trailer and our impressions.
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