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Light Up The Sky
🚨 NEW SURPRISE SUMMON EVENT - Light Up The Sky! 🚨
These Legendary Creatures make great constellation prizes! The sky's the limit when these Creatures star on your team. Each Diamond Summon has a shot of being a Star Box, which holds 1 of 10 Heavenly Creatures, 5 of which are Legendary!
Light Up the Sky includes:
Legendary: Young White Dragon, Colossus, Angel, Kirin, Mist Giant
Epic: Couatl, Unicorn, Shard Golem, Mechanical Spiderling, Goliath Beetle

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Your Tax-Deductible Donation Saves Dolphins' Lives!
Donate $50 and receive the blockbuster DVD "Blackfish". Donate $100 or more and receive a beautiful Save Japan Dolphins T-shirt or a copy of Susan Casey's new book "Voices in the Ocean". Choose "No Premiums" if you prefer to have all funds go right to dolphin protection efforts.
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text: In the end, LOST owed no one any clear answers because life gives us no clear answers. God often gives us no clear answers (at least from our perspective). Why should we expect a piece of fiction to do what life does not? Is that part of the role of fiction? Do we expect fiction to do what life does not and we're upset when it somehow doesn't? Isn't part of the role of art actually to hold up a mirror to life? If LOST got us, even for a moment, wrapped up in a story greater than ourselves and thinking of deeper things, isn't that enough? You may not like the way it ended, but it owed us no more answers that it gave. It was never about the answers but about the questions. (Read the whole thing ...)


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If you are looking for a new home and you don't know where to start go to Keller-Williams and ask for Rebecca Deluca, she can help you find the home of your dreams. Rebecca Deluca is located at this location if you want to stop by and check it out: 25124 Springfield Court, Suite 100 Valencia, California and her is her contact information is: (661)-290-3880 (work), (818)-523-3272(cell) and the fax number is: (661)-902-5279.
A quote "A home is not a home because of its room dimensions or the color of the walls. It is about how you feel when you walk through the front door. And the way you can instantly envision your life unfolding there." If you go with Rebecca Deluca she will do whatever it takes to make your dreams come true. She takes her time and up to date with all the technology she uses to do market research and come up with business strategies for you.
Keller Williams focuses on using their resources to build up their agents businesses, in return they believe that the agents will make the company succeed. There are more the 139,00 associates and over 790 market centers. Keller Williams wants their associates to feel like family and comfortable. They are the number one real estate companies in North America. So far over the years, they have had a positive growth while their competitors fall behind. Their mission is "To build careers worth having, businesses worth owning, lives worth living, experiences worth giving, and legacies worth leaving." Their top three values that they believe in is God, Family follow by business. They also have a program that can help with "opportunities to align your business with ours through the Approved Vendor program. This program provides a unique opportunity to be part of the largest real estate company in North America."
Click here to see an alphabetical list of 2018 Home and Garden Show Exhibitors
Now that you know about a real estate agent, Rebecca Deluca that works for Keller Williams Real Estate, you have a place to start. You also have some information about Keller Williams Real Estate the business, you might want to give them a chance. If you want to make your dream come true about only a home you can call home check Keller Williams out.
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25124 Springfield Court
Suite 100
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Work: 661-290-3880 | Cell: 818-523-3272 | Fax: 661-902-5279
We hope you can join us at the 2018 KHTS Home and Garden Show at Central Park on April 28th and 29th, 2018 at one of the largest California Home and Garden Shows right here in Santa Clarita!
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Why No One Talks About Services Anymore
Funeral Home Services: Finding a Decent Funeral Home Service in Your Area Working closely with the family and friends of the departed individual is both an honor and a needed position. The work details regarding the memorial services are not always an easy task. The memorial service must meet the needs and wishes of the deceased. To honor the loved ones, there must be sense of fulfillment to be done in regards to servicing details. All throughout the wake, the funeral services must guarantee decency and respectful service. If you know how to find one it is going to be easy to look for a decent funeral homes in Salt Lake City or anywhere near you. They said if a funeral home service possesses a natural empathy that even those grieving and needed help will be comforted, they are the ones that you should hire. You need to look for the ones that can help you in the painful process of this event in your life and the dedicated ones in the service. These following tips are what you should check and follow before you find a decent funeral home service near you. Look for certifications and licenses. The education and certifications of a funeral home service candidate must be the first thing on the top of your checklist listed. There are states that don't require a funeral service professionals to be graduates of a 4 -year course to practice but it is still best to check the different requirements of the state for a funeral home service business. The decent ones in the business are usually born into the trade most of the time. Usually the decent funeral services are family businesses. What you need to look into is the formal training certifications of the professionals you are talking to. They gain apprenticeship and later a license if they last long enough in the trade. As an alternative, you can also check local funeral homes. Most of the time the smaller ones are more decent and professional than bigger firms. To know more about a funeral home service candidate, it is best to arrange a meeting with them to discuss their training certifications, their background experiences, previous work, and how they are going to serve you.
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Look for suitability. As with many businesses, make sure the funeral home service is right for your needs. To be honest, working with the deceased and the grieving family is a rewarding experience. They know how to empathize with another person and they know how to put themselves in other people's shoes. Compassion is the key above all these set of skills, settling funeral arraignments, taking care of logistical concerns, transporting bodies, preparing obituary notices, body burial preparation, cleaning and embalming of bodies, finding the best caskets, body viewing preparations, funeral decorating, and many other things.
What Do You Know About Services
These two tips are the most important things you need to remember when finding a decent funeral home service.


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Towering Above the Others
(See Corrections & Amplifications item below.)
Pity the poor historian a hundred years from now trying to assess John McCain. He is unlikely ever to be President (though he plans to run in 2008); he isn't a powerful legislative leader like Henry Clay or Bob Dole or Ted Kennedy; and he hasn't led a political movement like Robert LaFollette.


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Absolute Cufflinks have released our Titanium Cufflinks range with more to come in coming days. We currently have two choices of cufflinks which are simply stunning. The first choice is a Titanium Band cufflink and the second is a Titanium Centre cufflink with a Diamond set in the middle. The Titanium Band Cufflink are hand made polished cufflinks set with a centre wave of black resin and the Titanium Centre cufflink are set with Diamonds and make full use of this precious metal and with the round edges the designer has created, they make a very special accessory. Both of these cufflinks are shipped as default in a high class black leatherette box, something that sets us apart from our competitors.
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Flowers, we all love to receive them right? This Valentine's Day, Florie Florist, will be giving away 3 beautiful bouquets of flowers (worth Rp 600.000) to our Zalonku Readers.
Florie Flower is a home-based florist that focuses on personalization. The name Florie is taken by the florist itself meaning Flower by Curie and in French, it means flourish. In Florie, the flowers are sourced daily from local grower as well as imported from Holland and Ecuador. Bouquet flowers starts from Rp 200.000 serving all areas of Jakarta.
Treat your mother, best friend or a special love one this Valentine's Day with a surprise!
1. Follow @zalonku & @florieflorist on Instagram
2. Post a Selfie wearing RED & complete this sentence "Spread the love! I always feel loved because…."
3. Tag 3 friends & @zalonku
Winners will be announced on February 12th, just in time for Valentine's day!
Zalonku.com is a go-to guide for girls to discover makeup, hairstyles, nails and beauty inspirations and where to get them in Jakarta.


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Power and Utilities
Caterpillar Ventures
Caterpillar Ventures makes strategic, minority interest investments in early–round ventures with investments of $0.5 million to $5.0 million to help founders around the world grow and scale their businesses.
Seacliff Private Equity
Seacliff Private Equity oversees the acquisition and management of the Seacliff Group's private operating company investments. It owns a growing portfolio of businesses throughout Western Canada in sectors such as infrastructure, power, oil & gas, natural resources, and construction.
Market Square Equity Partners
Market Square Equity Partners is a private equity firm focused on buyouts in the Canadian lower middle market with focus on infrastructure services.
Purdy & Partners Inc.
Purdy & Partners Inc. is a private equity merchant banking firm. It funds partner platforms through access to a private investment fund and principal participation.
Borealis Infrastructure Management Inc.
Energy Impact Partners, LLC
Energy Impact Partners (EIP) is an investment firm focused on companies optimizing energy consumption and improving sustainable energy generation.
InstarAGF Asset Management Inc.
InstarAGF Asset Management Inc. is an independent alternative asset management firm with an emphasis on North American middle-market opportunities in the infrastructure sector and other alternative real asset categories.
ENGIE New Ventures
ENGIE New Ventures is the venture capital arm of ENGIE.
Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA)
Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA), part of Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG; ADR: MQBKY), is a leading global alternative asset manager specialising in infrastructure funds, other real asset funds and customised accounts.
Ivanhoe Capital Corporation
Ivanhoe Capital Corporation is a private company based in Singapore that specializes in providing venture capital and project financing for international business enterprises, predominantly in the fields of energy and minerals.


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One Hope Women's Third Annual "A Day Apart" Mini Prayer Retreat is on Saturday, February 18th from 8:30 AM -1:30 PM. The half-day retreat is for women in ministry and pastors' wives. The gathering will be held at the beautiful resort conference center at Life Bible Church. 23650 Peoria Rd - Harrisburg. The cost is $15 and includes lunch.
The half-day retreat provides a space for women in ministry and pastors' wives to come together, be refreshed, and draw near to God together. The time will be facilitated by Donna Dluehosh along with the One Hope Women Team.
8:30 AM | Coffee & Light Breakfast
9 AM | Worship
9:30 AM | Personal Time with the Lord
10:45 AM | Corporate Prayer
11:30 AM | Lunch & Fellowship
12:15 PM | Worship & Testimonies
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Drum Corps International, the world leader in producing and sanctioning competitive events for the world's most elite marching music ensembles, is pleased to announce the addition of Randall May International, Inc. to its growing list of Tour Sponsors.
Randall May International is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative products such as tubular marching carriers, Stadium Hardware, the MAY Internal Miking System, and Acoustic EQ for drums. The company's award-winning products are sold throughout the world and are in play with many of Drum Corps International's most competitive drum lines.
"Randall May International has been committed to the positive advancement of the percussion industry since it's inception and partnering with such a respected, instrumental organization as Drum Corps International was the next logical step," said Leslie May, director of marketing, Randall May International. "DCI is a reflection of the passion, dedication and commitment the corps devote to the marching world and we are thrilled to be involved in such an illuminating environment."
"We're excited to have Randall May on board as a new Tour Partner and welcome their fresh approach to the marching arts," said Drum Corps International director of business development, John DeNovi. "While hidden seamlessly under the performers' uniforms, many of Randall May's products enable corps members to achieve at very high levels thanks to their design and comfort."
About Randall May International
Randall May International (RMI) develops innovative products for the percussive world in alignment with prominent artists and world renowned percussion companies. Established in 1981, RMI has carved a reputation by blending art with science driven by a passion for perpetual innovation. Evident of this are the over 30 U.S. and foreign patents awarded to RMI products designed solely for percussion, marching percussion and pro audio. MAY technology is not only trusted but invited by foremost drum manufacturers to be associated with their product.
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Remember when you could be left in a room filled with Legos for hours on end without getting bored? Or when a Barbie or Action man was the only friend you needed? Those days are long gone. All over the world the rise of video games has driven traditional toy manufacturers bankrupt, leaving their once charming stores to plunge into a state of decay.
It's the most innocent things in life that are the creepiest. While there's nothing sinister about old toy factories, the sight of shattered doll heads and limbless teddies is quite disturbing. In fact, most are so creepy that even the most daring urban explorers would think twice before entering. In these 10 abandoned toy factories the sounds of laughing children, merrily anticipating their next Christmas or birthday gift are now a distant memory. While they are no longer the happy places they used to be, through the mildew ridden walls and graying haze of dust and debris, you can still picture the cheerful colors decorating the aisles, or the blissful tune of a spinning music box.
10 The Filature Dollhouse, France
Built into a beautiful Victorian-era factory, walking through The Filature Dollhouse is like stumbling straight into the industrial age. At the peak production the company operating inside these walls employed in excess of 2,000 people; however, in 2008 they went bust, leaving half of the local community jobless. While the newer machines were sold off to Italy, all of the old machines, some of which date back to the 19th century, are still rusting away at the site. Right next door is an equally spooky abandoned hemp textile production factory, which was also run by the same business.
9 The Matador Toy Factory, Pfaffstätten, Austria
Back in the day, wooden construction sets were the must have Christmas gift for young, aspiring builders. Almost every little child in Europe had some form of Matador wooden structure proudly displayed in their bedroom window. But times have changed. Now kids would rather sit in front of the television than play with little colorful wooden blocks. Due to changing recreational interests, popularity weaned, production costs went up, and this Matador toy factory died a slow and painful death. Now all that's left is an empty warehouse with a few dozen overturned boxes and a very ominous looking cage.
8 The Frank Beech Toy Shop, Holywel, Wales
After over 70 years of service, the Frank Beech Toy Shop closed its doors in 2009. Amazingly, during the following five years the store was left completely untouched -- perhaps it's shady exterior put off the would-be thieves? Although the damp started to permeate some of the boxes, most remained in mint condition, and when an auction house discovered what was hidden in plain sight, they knew they'd struck gold. In April 2015, the stock was sold off to various collectors from all over the UK. One figurine – a Boba Fett Star Wars toy – collected £18,000, while a single pallet of toy cars amassed almost a quarter of a million!
7 The Toastmaster Factory, Illinois, USA
The Toastmaster Factory was once a prime employer for the Algonquin area as a manufacturer for small home appliances and children's toys. However, in the early hours of October 18th 2010, a fire swept across the building, creating a blaze so powerful that firefighters were forbidden from going inside. The building subsequently burned to the ground, leaving only a blackened shell behind. Although an investigation took place, the cause of the fire was never determined. Due to the excessive vandalism that took place in the two years prior, local residents believed it to be the work of vandals.
6 The Kanga Toy Factory, Perth, Australia
To the current generation, wooden toys seem somewhat ancient, but in older, simpler times, Kanga were so popular that they had a worldwide distribution network. This old factory went out of business long ago and served as nothing more than a blank canvas for amateur graffiti artists before it met the wrecking ball in 2010. While it was once a hub for artisans to express themselves through the magic of toy making, with all the religious symbolism and dollar signs plastered across the walls, it resembles some kind of cult headquarters for a strange unknown religious order.
5 The Matchbox Factory, London, England
Renowned for making toy cars, the Matchbox Company – part of Lesney Products – had to say goodbye to their primary manufacturing plant in London, in 2010. While the decline of the traditional toy market contributed to its failure, it was the 2012 Olympic Games that put the final nail in the coffin. The Hackney Council needed the space to build a new arena and chose to demolish the building. Before it was leveled, the factory had been left unused for many years, which turned it into a dark and dangerous place on the brink of collapse.
4 Unknown, Russia
This abandoned Russian factory was part of the former USSR. Although the roof has fallen through, the machinery has rusted beyond repair, and the floor is piled with rubble, the bright interior manages to make it look like quite cheerful! According to the photographer, the building was found in an obscure location in the middle of nowhere, with no traces of civilization. The strangest element is the common room, which has a large mosaic image of Vladimir Lenin – in perfect condition – overlooking the room. It's almost as if someone has been protecting it all these years.
3 The Doll Shop, Arizona, USA
This abandoned shack-like building is located in the middle of the Arizona Desert, on Cactus Forest Road. If it weren't for the hand written sign at the front of the building that reads The Doll Shop, one would assume it was simply an old gas station – given the location. The discoverer stated that the interior was so dark and dingy, he had to use the flash from his camera to navigate the building. Although he found remnants of half-made toys in the dust ridden workshops, there were no business documents to find out who worked there, or what company operated under the "Doll Shop" moniker.
2 The Toy Loft, Connecticut, USA
The Toy Loft was a once booming factory, store and park. Built into an old mill, the premise was pretty eerie, even in its heyday. Remnants of a wiffle ball court, sword fighting school, laser tag arena and miniature golf course now sit in ruin, along with 50 year old toys which still stand in the storefront window. While the old owner of Toy Loft no longer holds the lease to the property, traces of his existence are still present in the form of threatening notes stuck across arcade machines, which he wrote to ward off vandals.
1 The Porcelain Doll Factory, Valencia, Spain
This Spanish doll factory is spread over three stories and has been untouched for over 50 years. Almost everything is still in order and left exactly how it was, suggesting that it closed in the middle of a working day. The plant was originally used to manufacture bisque dolls, which are created to resemble adult women and adorned wigs made from real human hair. Many of the dolls are still intact and remain highly valuable; however, the old building is so creepy that even the opportunity for financial gain hasn't prompted people to venture inside and rummage through the boxes of limbless torsos and eyeless heads.
Sources: Abandoned Places, Weather, Scribol


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By Tom Tuite
A 17-year-old Dublin boy has been given a four-month sentence after he was arrested for heroin dealing.
The teenager pleaded guilty today at the Dublin Children's Court to a charge of possessing heroin worth €280 for the purpose of sale or supply at Longdale Terrace in Ballymun on June 23 last.
Judge John O'Connor heard the teenager had 14 individual deals of heroin on him along with €365 in cash.
The repeat teen offender also pleaded guilty to public order charges for threatening behaviour and being intoxicated to such an extent he was a danger to himself and others, which happened on Sunday.
The boy, who has numerous previous convictions and who has already served sentences in juvenile detention centres, wanted his case finalised the court heard.
Judge O'Connor was also furnished with a probation report on the youth, who was accompanied to court by his mother and his lawyer.
The teenager has been coming before juvenile court for the past three years for offences committed after he dropped out of school.
In 2013, the court heard he once swallowed a bag of suspected heroin in a bid to hamper a drug search.
By then he already had numerous prior convictions including two for drug dealing.
A year before that, he was detained for three months for several offences committed in north Dublin over a seven-month period when he was then out of the education system.
They included: possessing drugs for sale or supply on two separate dates, driving illegally and criminal damage.


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We're excited to announce that we will be hitting the road for a co-headline tour with Rob Zombie in May. Our friends Pop Evil will be opening.
Tickets go on sale to the public this Thursday, January 21, at 10am (local) but you can purchase VIP tickets which include an exclusive meet and greet with the band, early entry into venue, guaranteed premium seating, exclusive merch, and much more starting tomorrow at 10am (local).
Tour dates are below.
May 3 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum
May 4 – Birmingham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheater
May 6 – Atlanta, GA – Aaron's Amphitheater
May 7 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
May 10 – Lafayette, LA – Cajundome
May 11 – Bossier City, LA – CenturyLink Center
May 17 – Cedar Rapids, IA – US Cellular Center
May 22 – Hershey, PA – Hershey Stadium
May 24 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
May 25 – Fort Wayne, IN – Allen County War Memorial Coliseum


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TTH Athlete Q&A: James Briscoe
This is the second in our series of blogs where we are doing short question and answer sessions with a variety of our athletes so you can get to know them a little better! You will hopefully learn from these that we cater to all athletes, from beginner to elite level across all of our coaching services.
James Briscoe is a TTH Coached Athlete who first visited us in Portugal 4 years ago while at Swansea University. Since then he has developed in a big way as an athlete while also being coached by TTH. This year James took on the ITU AG World Champs in Rotterdam and also won the Llandudno Sea Triathlon.
Where do you train in the UK?
Primarily around Cheshire, but I do enjoy going back to N.Wales every now and again to cycle.
What's your favourite training route?
I have a nice 70 miler I like to use on my longer training rides, encompassing a significant portion of Cheshire. This takes in the beautiful countryside and locations such as Jodrell Bank and Beeston Castle.
How often do you train and how do you fit training around work?
I average 10-13hrs a week with the occasional longer week in there. I currently work a shift pattern 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00. With this I have found it much easier than when I used to work a 9-5. Personally I prefer the early shift as I am done by 14:00 and have plenty of time left in my day to get training and chores done and even have a little time to relax afterwards.
How long have you been working with Tri Training Harder?
I first was made aware of the company when approached after the 2012 Age-group World Championships in New Zealand. Since 2013, I have been to two excellent training camps, worked alongside TTH to set up Bangor University's Triathlon Team as well as continued to use the coaching support.
What do you do when your not doing triathlon?
I enjoy travelling and hiking with my wife in my spare time. I also like to wind down with my friends either catching up at the weekends or playing online on my console.
Why do you do triathlon?
Mainly for a good challenge. I also love the community within triathlon and the characters you meet. The health benefits aren't too bad either.
What's your favourite experience on a TTH Training Holiday?
Racing the Portuguese National Championships against fellow triathletes on the camp and my coach Alan Ward. It was draft legal, which I had done previously in the British Elite Super Series, but never in an age-group race. This made for some interesting riding and a what felt a very quick race.
How have you found having a triathlon Coach? Positives and negatives?
Positives: Not having to come in from work and have to think about what am i doing today. Using the Training Peaks app really helps provide motivation and stay orgainsed.
Having feedback on specifics about sessions that I have completed means that I can develop my understanding of the sport and myself as an athlete.
Having someone who knows what they are doing able to break my performance down and explain the finer points.
I push myself harder.
Negatives: I tend to feel guilty if I miss sessions and see the red on the plan.
One positive I found out this year is the benefit of having someone else outside of your usual circles. Early on this season I got married. But my wife being from the US ended up having to return to Texas for an undefined amount of time with no guarantee of coming back. At first I was coping with training and work, unfortunately I went though a spell of depression. Alan was a great voice of reason in this time and helped me change my uncertainty to focusing on preparing for my season ahead. He made sure that training wasn't overloading and made sure I was planning time to socialise.
What's your favourite workout?
Probably either a tough Fartlek run, that leaves me with nothing left in the tank. Or a track interval session working on speed and posture.
What is your favourite distance event?
Currently standard distance, personal goal is to sub 2hrs. My closest yet is 2:00:48.
What are you planning for next season?
Race in Estonia at the European Championships, qualify and race the World Championships at the Gold Coast and look into racing the British Super Series.
What do you think is the most important component of training for a triathlon?
Discipline: we've all been there at the crack of dawn and looking out the window thinking I really cant be bothered. But it takes discipline on days with no motivation to get changed/pack your bag and get out of the door.
You've suffered from an injury recently, how did you maintain focus during this?
Most recently I suffered with a strained Achilles, first thing was to notify my coach. From then, it was a case of listening to my body, compression, icing and taking it easy.
Two years ago I had a serious crash while trying to qualify for World Championships. This left me with a shattered collarbone and was a huge knock to my confidence. I had to take a step back and focus on other things as I had just finished university. As soon as I could I was picking out a race to aim towards and slowly built myself back up. This year having the support of Alan has given me further drive to push myself further than I ever have before. All in all I have found that setting goals is the best way to give focus when you hit a hurdle.


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Applying for the PhD Program
|CSD » Students » Applying for the PhD Program
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in CSD
Application Procedures
The Ph.D. program in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Wayne State University offers an exceptional program. We provide exciting research opportunities with outstanding access to a variety of clinical populations, including speakers of a wide variety of languages and dialects.
The steps outlined below summarize the process for applying to the Ph.D. program, and include links to a variety of websites that may be of interest to you, as you explore the possibility of earning your doctoral degree.
Step 1. To initiate your application to the Ph.D. program in Communication Sciences and Disorders you must complete and submit the Wayne State Graduate Application for Admission. (N.B. The CSD Ph.D. program only admits new students in the Fall semester.)
Your online application should include:
For international students, the following additional materials are also required:
Step 2. Simulatenously with your WSU online graduate application submission, please send the following supplementary materials to the Department.
a) Personal Statement that describes your interest in the program, research interests, and teaching interests.
e) Three letters of reference on te WSU.CSD Ph.D. Reference Form should be submitted directly by your referees.
All supplementary materials need to be sent to:
Communication Sciences and Disorders Ph.D. Program
**For more information and helpful links, please see detailed instructions below.
Step 4. When the department recieves your online application and the above supplementary materials, a department member will contact you and inform you about the PhD's committee's decision regarding your application. If you are selected for an interview, the interview will be in person if you work or reside in the metro Detroit area. Interviews can be conducted via Skype for applicants who work or reside outside of the metro Detroit area.
Important Deadlines
Detailed Instructions and Helpful Hints
A personal statement is required. The personal statement should be 5-7 pages long and should include a description of your career and research goals and your qualifications for doctoral study. Specifically, it should discuss the following:
Your Resume/CV should include:
GRE General Test scores from within the past five years are required. If you have your GRE test scores, please upload the score form into your WSU online application.
Please note:
For information about the GRE click here.
Three letters of recommendation are required. At least two of these letters should be from academic faculty. As part of your WSU online application, please provide the names and contact information of three individuals who have agreed to write letters of recommendation for you. The writers of your three letters will then be contacted by the university and can upload their letters online confidentially.
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the online application in enough time to allow the letter writers to submit the letters of recommendation by the application deadline.
Please note:
International Students
International students are also required to submit the following:
TOEFL: 260 (paper-based exam equivalent score is 620)
Official scores must be sent directly to Wayne State University. All exams must be taken prior to February 1 to ensure receipt of the score report by the February 15 deadline. For test schedules and fees, visit Wayne State University's Testing, Evaluation and Research Services web page. Additional information on the tests is available at ets.org.
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Bhubaneswar: The proposed medical colleges in Balasore and Balangir districts are likely to be functional in 2018-19 academic session with the completion of construction works as soon as possible.
Chairing a review meeting at state secretariat here on Thursday, Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi asked the officials to complete the construction works as per the Medical Council of India (MCI) guidelines.
There will be water harvesting and solar projects in the medical colleges in Balasore and Balangir. Reviwing the work progress of the medical colleges, Padhi directed to complete the construction works by October end.
The two medical colleges are being constructed at investment of total Rs 392 crore, out of which the state will bear Rs 261 crore and rest of the amount Rs 131 crore will be provided by the Centre.


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Depending on how far away they come from, Thanksgiving break is usually the first time that out of state students get to go back home all semester. While many of their in state counterparts got to visit home on Labor Day or any other weekend, out of state students are stuck at their college until a break comes along that's long enough to be worth the trek home.
Many college students have been ready for this long break ever since the second week, but for out of state students, this means it's time to get packing. Out of state students don't have the luxury of forgetting anything in the dorm. No one wants to have to come back to forget the brush they forgot, but it's much easier for in state students to go back and get it. The packing process can be tiresome and tedious, but it's all worth it, because for out of state students, it means that finally they get to go back to something familiar.
As an out of state student, the anticipation of home is killing you as you ride in a car for several hours, or even possibly fly on a plane. You begin to wonder what all has changed since you left. You spend all your time thinking about everything you want to do with your friends and family when you get there, yet the hours just seem to drag on.
When you finally arrive, you feel relieved, but there is something a bit unsettling. Your old home doesn't feel as much like home as it used to before you left for college. It's almost as if you left a piece of yourself back in your college state. You try to ignore this feeling as you greet your parents.
At home, you realize that your family has already adjusted to you not being there by now. It's not that they have forgotten about you (after all, they did need to learn how to manage the house with one less kid — or sibling — around), but it feels awkward for everyone to have to readjust you back into the family picture.
Even your room feels different. You missed it while being away at college, yet it's hard to get used to since you spent the last three months living and sleeping in somewhere else.
By the time you meet up with your friends, you all have realized that all of you have changed. You've all made new friends while away at college. It's not that you've replaced each other or anything, but you do have to share your friends with more people now, and it can be hard to come to terms with, even if you are extremely happy for them. It also can be difficult if you're one of the only (or the only) one of your friends who went out of state, so it's likely that the rest of them have met up together without you while you were still at school. When the conversation inevitably turns to talk of college, you have no one there who understands what it's been like for you. Despite all of these conflicting feelings, you are, nonetheless, happy to see all of them.
As your vacation comes to a close, you realize that something has been feeling "off" about home. It wasn't a bad time, but it just wasn't the same. You can't tell if you're excited or dreading having to go back to college, or whether or not you would rather stay back. You start to feel that you just don't fit in at home anymore.
Luckily this is not the case. Sure, home has changed since you've been gone, but that doesn't mean you don't belong anymore. Just because things are different doesn't mean that you're not welcome there. And you probably don't feel quite right at home because, like I mentioned earlier, you did leave a piece of yourself at your other home. You may feel like your in a sort of limbo stage where you don't really fit in at your college quite yet, but you don't really fit in at home anymore. You might never find your perfect fit since you have two completely different homes, but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't make the most of your time in both places.
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Junk Culture "West Coast"
"West Coast," the title track off Junk Culture's West Coast EP is a lovely, trippy blend of stuttering vocals, live drums, and a classic cut-up hip-hop break. It leaves you hanging in wonderment for a good long while, then drops you into bliss. Perfect for sunset watching.


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Passion for Healthy Travel Inspires Generous Gift for Travel Medicine Clinic
A generous gift from UH benefactor and frequent traveler Roe Green (right) will help keep travelers safe here and abroad.
Philanthropist Roe Green is a world traveler, visiting more than 160 countries in her lifetime. Her passion for travel has inspired a generous $5 million gift to University Hospitals and the Division of Infectious Diseases that will help keep globe-trotting patients healthy.
Roe Green has had a lifelong passion for travel and began going overseas with her parents as a teenager. In preparation for these trips, she always has relied on UH's travel medicine clinic as an important resource to stay healthy before, during and after her journeys. She has visited more than 160 countries and feels travel is an important educational tool.
One of the first of its kind in the country, the Roe Green Center for Travel Medicine serves about 4,500 travelers each year through clinics at UH Cleveland Medical Center and UH Chagrin Highlands and Westlake health centers. International travelers – including those bound for developing countries that present special health risks – receive comprehensive preventive care, vaccines and education. UH physicians also help travelers with complex pre-existing conditions to manage their medical needs while abroad. In addition, UH is among the first U.S. providers to care for the special needs of students and children traveling overseas through its child travelers and adoption clinic at UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital.
Ms. Green's gift will allow UH's newly named Roe Green Center for Travel Medicine to provide targeted support for facilities, programs and physician-scientists in travel medicine, including renowned infectious disease specialists Robert Salata, MD and Keith Armitage, MD. UH also will enhance educational experiences for trainees in the internal medicine residency and infectious diseases fellowship, and provide continuing medical education lectures for physicians.


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2016 Terroir Chardonnay French Oak
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A wine with finesse - a subtle, alluring aroma with a lovely, smooth palate and gentle, spicy notes. A multiple international award winner prior to its release.
Wine Specs
VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake
Harvest Date
October 12, 2016
Brix at Harvest
Residual Sweetness
Cases Made
135 cases
Alcohol %
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Tasting Notes
A complex and creamy wine. The aroma and flavours of green apple, orange blossom, orange peel, coconut, vanilla, spice, butterscotch, and caramel interplay beautifully with its acidity, producing a wine with a long, smooth and creamy finish.
Silver Medal 2018 Chardonnay du Monde International Wine Competition; Bronze Medal 2018 International Wine & Spirit Competition, Commended 2018 International Wine Challenge
Winemaker Notes
The exuberant season of 2016 produced fruit of overt flavours. The grapes from the Home Farm were pressed to tank for cold settling. The juice was subsequently racked to new and seasoned French Oak barriques before being individually inoculated with specially selected yeast. Following primary fermentation, with slightly delayed malo-lactic fermentation, the barrels were battonaged occasionally to enhance the richness and weight of the maturating wine over a 10 month period. After assemblage trials, 4 new and 2 one-year old barrels were blended, with stabilization and filtration, before bottling under cork.
Food Pairing Notes
The wine calls out for salmon! The creaminess of the wine is a perfect complement for cream-based dishes such as Linguine with Alfredo Sauce, Lobster or Poached Salmon with Bechamel Sauce
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Compose Something Every Day
Here's a great tip from fellow composer Jeffrey P. Fisher. Be sure to sign up for his free weekly music business success tips:
The best way to make sure you get the most from your talent is to use it. So, write a piece of music every day. This doesn't need to be extravagant or even complete, rather just put your first thoughts down on paper, HDD, disc, etc. Make composing part of your daily routine. Not everything you do will be "good", but the exercise will yield some bits and pieces that you can later turn into something special.
Too many people believe they must be in a creative mood to compose. It's infinitely easier to procrastinate than to just start working. I fall prey to this distraction occasionally myself. But I've learned to work through it. You can't be seduced by this unfortunate behavior either. You must banish those "ifs" and "buts" and start writing. That's the key. Just begin and see where it takes you.


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This month in an article entitled "Asthma Problems Rise in Mid-Valley" it was reported in the Appeal-Democrat that a greater share of Mid-Valley residents are having respiratory problems. The California counties of Yuba, Sutter and Colusa have all reported asthma rates significantly above the state's 8.3% according to research by the UCLA Center for Health Policy.
The three counties had asthma rates ranging from 10.8% to 12.3%. According to the article, "Researchers called the asthma threat a growing one, saying the share of current and former sufferers in California grew from 11.3 to 13 percent of state residents from 2001 to 2007, and from 14 to 15.4 percent among children younger than 18. Some 3 million Californians had the condition in 2007."
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New Eminem Song, Enimem has released a freestyle rap that may appear on his upcoming release "Recovery" which is set for release June 22nd. The title of the song is "Despicable" and I have a feeling true Eminem fans will think it is anything but.
If the beats sound familiar, it was meant to be as Slim sampled beats from Lloyd Banks song ?"Beamer, Benz, or Bentley" ?and Drake's?"Over" song.?
Well, here it is.? Let me know what you think and if we should FUNK it or DUNK it.-
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Join us on Sunday 5th August for our third Family Fun Day of the summer of 2018, a great day out for all the family in Mullingar, sponsored by GAIN Greyhound Nutrition.
Gates open at 1.30pm
Racing starts at 3.15pm
Our Sunday Fun Day's are kindly sponsored by GAIN Greyhound Nutrition
Enjoy carvery lunch each Sunday - no booking required. Adult main courses from €10.95 per person.
Why not treat the family & book a meal in our Restaurant! Our Restaurant is glass-fronted so you'll have a great view of the racing action outside.
- Enjoy a delicious 3 Course Lunch
- Reserved Seating in our Stadium Restaurant
- Race cards can be purchased on the day at €2 each
- Enjoy a Main Course from our Lunch Menu plus a starter or dessert
- Reserved Seating in our Stadium Restaurant
- Race cards can be purchased on the day at €2 each
- Special Childrens Menu including Starter, Main course & Dessert
T&C's Apply - subject to availability
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Woodbridge hits a hat-trick!
29 November 2018Go Back Woodbridge & DMC has won the coveted Maxxis ACU British Motocross Championship Organiser of the Year award for the third consecutive time.
The Suffolk club staged the third round of this years series at its fantastic Blaxhall circuit, running classes for the MX1, MX2, MXY2 and British Two-stroke championships as part of a packed programme that featured nine points-paying races.
As a club it is a great honour to have been given this award for the third time running, said Woodbridge Press Officer Richard Blyth. Over the off-season weve spent a number of weeks redesigning the track layout to give a fresh feel to the venue for the riders and teams.
The news that we have become the first organiser to claim the award three times is a real proud moment for all at the club and our valued local sponsors. Over the last four seasons we feel we have continued to improve the venue and will continue to enhance peoples experience at the event in 2019 and beyond.
Series Manager Stuart Drummond paid tribute to all the organisers involved with this years championship.
Competition for this award is always very fierce so well done to Woodbridge for making it a hat-trick of wins, he said. Every year the bar is raised and all the event organisers some of whom were forced to deal with extremely adverse weather conditions this season put in a huge effort.
The club will receive its award at the annual ACU presentation evening at the National Motorcycle Museum on January 26.
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Patron of Science Made Simple
Helen is delighted to be this year's Patron of Science Made Simple, an organisation who share their enthusiasm for science by offering a selection of inspirational and educational experiences that are tailor-made for schools, festivals, adult audiences and the public.
Helen said; "I'm delighted to be the new Patron of science made simple because learning about the way the world works has so much to offer all of us – it's not just the delight of curiosity satisfied, or the fun of finding things out – science changes our perspective on the world, and provides the critical framework that citizens need to make everyday decisions. Science Made Simple do a great job of sharing this message."


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Top 5: Films That Prove The Workplace Can Be Murder
List by Aaron Haughton
The corporate environment isn't for everyone. It can be a cutthroat place where you gotta kiss loads of ass and sacrifice your true self bit by bit in ways that erode your mentality, which can drag you into some pretty low frequencies at times. It can very easily send people over the edge. This list explores the films that take a look at the darker side of the office and prove that the workplace can be murder, both literally and figuratively.
- 5: Falling Down
Okay, so it doesn't technically take place in an office or have much to do with work, which is why Falling Down clocks in at number five on our list, but Michael Douglas's character does lose his job, followed by his shit in the burger joint scene, so we'll allow it. The film is pretty ridiculous, but seems a little too real in this modern day and age. In a lot of ways, it's still a pretty accurate tirade on America and the crumbling American Dream, which ain't a pretty one. Michael Douglas gives a terrifying performance as William "D-Fens" Foster, the film's bad guy protagonist who is pushed beyond his limits in a number of cascading events. In some ways, I think D-Fens gives Tony Montana a run for his money with regard to the most despicable protagonist in cinematic history. However, unlike Scarface, we watch D-Fens unravel over time and can even sympathize or agree with him on occasion; although, it still doesn't excuse his actions, which are unforgivable.
- 4: The Belko Experiment
This film takes place in a government-operated non-profit organization located in South America. One day, employees are trapped in the office by large metal doors and instructed by "their new God" over the loudspeaker to kill a select number of co-workers in order to survive. They'll have to follow orders or suffer the consequences -- each employee has been equipped with what they believe to be a "tracker," which they received upon employment due to the number of reported kidnappings in the area, but is actually an explosive. The employees are being watched all over the building via cameras placed throughout the facility, and the company logo is -- surprise, surprise! -- an eye; one wrong move and the employee's "new God" could detonate their explosive, blowing a hole through the back of their head. As the film progresses, the stakes are gradually increased, leading to an ending that leaves more questions than it does answers (you would expect more from James Gunn who wrote and produced the film). Ultimately, the film is an office version of Battle Royale or The Hunger Games, and is a story about what happens to humanity when it's faced with strenuous survival circumstances. SPOILER: it fucking crumbles to shit! The lesson here: don't take the fucking job if the government wants to put shit in your head.
- 3: Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Everyone's favorite mogwai, Gizmo, is back, only this time around he's the subject of scientific experiments conducted by Clamp Enterprises. Rescued by returning characters Billy and Kate (Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates), who also work for the company, Gizmo is left alone in an office where he gets wet by a malfunctioning water fountain, which spawns new mogwai, who then eat after midnight and transform into gremlins. The evil gremlins then turn on the office sprinkler system, giving rise to a gremlin army that wreaks havoc on the office building and its staff. The film is filled with nutty 80s camp, which is best explained by the Key and Peele sketch below:
- 2: Severance
What starts out as a fairly typical company retreat for the European Sales Division of the Palisade Defense Military Arms Corporation quickly turns eerie, bloody, murderous, and funny. Severance is a British horror comedy in the vein of Edgar Wright's Shaun Of The Dead and Hot Fuzz (in fact, it's kinda like those two films rolled into one). The employees find themselves being pursued and hunted by Russian-speaking killers, but, luckily, they work for a weapon's company and have access to some pretty heavy fire power. It's a bloody funny good time (you see what I did there?), and the film has many great tag lines, including: "The company's making cutbacks."
- 1: American Psycho
This film goes to show you the mental strain a workplace environment can cause, which leads to, you know, murder and stuff. But are the murderous activities in the film fact or fiction? The film opens in what appears to be a grounded reality before descending into the outright absurd, giving way to an ATM demanding to be fed a kitten and a wild killing spree. Most people would say that it's all in Bateman's head, although the films director says otherwise. There's no doubting that Bateman (played by Christian Bale) is disconnected from reality -- this is very apparent from his morning routine scene -- and the reason the ending of the film is so absurd is because of Bateman's disconnect from reality. Bateman is a killer, but not the homicidal killer he thinks he is; he's just another normal guy in a sea of other uncaring American psychos, such as he. By the film's close (and in a nod to Jean-Paul Satre's play No Exit), Bateman is trapped in his own personal hell and receives "no catharsis" because he requires the recognition of the other yuppies to affirm his identity of being a murderer. The film is a suave satire that associates materialism, misogyny, narcissism, and classism in the same hand as homicide, and Christian Bale is both horrifying and hilarious as Patrick Bateman.
- Honorable Mention: Robocop
I was hesitant to add a film about cops to the list because cops die in a lot of films, and the possibility of death is just part of the job description. But, hands down, the best scene of workplace murder for me is ED-209's malfunction in the OCP boardroom in Paul Verhoeven's Robocop:
What do you think? Did we miss anything? We want to know. Share your thoughts and feelings in the comments section below, and, as always, remember to viddy well!


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FORT MILL, SC (WBTV) - Police say a 16-year-old who was reported missing from Fort Mill Sunday is now home and is safe.
According to the Fort Mill Police Department, officers were trying to locate 16-year-old David Morrison of Fort Mill, South Carolina. Police say David left his residence Friday afternoon.
Just after 9 p.m. Monday, police confirmed David had returned home on his own and was unharmed. There is no word on where the teen may have stayed overnight.
At a press conference on Monday afternoon, David's parents spoke to the press and publicly pleaded for him to return home.
"David, we love you very much and want you home as quickly as possible. We just want you to know that this is not a situation where you're in trouble. We just want you go get back home safe."
David's mother also stated that several reports of witnesses spotting him over the weekend had been brought to police and that none had been confirmed.
While his parents do not believe that he would have actively sought a ride with a stranger, his father indicated that, "he easily believes people. If you tell him something, he will believe you if you're an adult."
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Another day, another adidas UltraBOOST Uncaged colorway. The latest color combination chosen by the German sportswear giant (but by no means the last) is a khaki-hued upper that sits atop of a red midsole. Fitted with tonal laces, a white outsole adds yet another contrasting layer that gives the whole sneaker a semblance to a slice of cake.
No word yet on when they'll be hitting shelves, but Instagram account @sneakerprophet_ has some early images which you can peep below.
For more adidas UltraBOOST Uncaged colorways, check out these black and blue iterations.


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Unless you have been living under a rock as of late (or don't have access to the internet), there is a huge scandal that has erupted after a passenger was removed, quite aggressively, when a United Airlines flight was overbooked. Images of security officers sliding the man along the aisle of the plane from his arms and legs remain in the minds of anyone who has seen the footage. The flyer was David Dao, a Vietnamese-American doctor, and photos and video of him bleeding along his face have caused a scandal in full swing that continues with great momentum.
Flyers and customers of the airline are outraged, the company's CEO is shocked and disturbed by the situation, and an officer is now on leave. Still, the backlash continues around this crazy and terrifying controversy.
Still, while the United incident took a turn for the violent, CNN reports this is not an unusual situation. As per the Department of Transportation, in 2015, 46,000 travelers were bumped from planes against their will due to overbooked flights. Despite this, the true essence of the scandal was how United's staff and officers dealt with the incident.
While Oscar Munoz, CEO for United Airlines apologized for the incident, stating he was horrified and disturbed by what happened on that flight, he also promised a thorough review of the incident by April 30th.
But, what really happened? As the story goes, after everyone settled in for the flight, United needed to find seats for four crew for another flight. As per a United spokesperson, if these crew members didn't get seats aboard the plane, the flight would have been scrapped all together.
Still, apparently, the man who ended up being violently removed from the plane (and his wife) had, at first, volunteered to catch another flight, according to Jayse Anspach, a fellow passenger. Sadly, once they realized the next plane wouldn't be leaving until Monday afternoon, they declined leaving the plane, as Dao had to be back for work.
As the officers continued to insist he leave, he insisted on staying. As Anspach noted, Dao was emphatic around the situation; he kept telling them he simply couldn't be late for work and that he was a doctor.
However, the officers did not listen to his reasoning. They proceeded to drag the man down the plane's aisle, which resulted in him hitting his head on an armrest; causing him to bleed from his mouth.
According to Tyler Bridges, another passenger, as the incident took place, Dr. Dao stated he was being profiled as a Chinese passenger.
A statement was released by the man's lawyers, as he was at a Chicago hospital seeking treatment. The Dao family relayed their appreciation of support, concern, and prayers from the public around the incident. However, the statement also relayed that the family would not speak to media until David was released from the hospital.


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OJJDP/CRPD 40 Hour Detention Careworkers Curriculum Training to be held 10/3/16 - 10/7/16
A Technical Assistance Grant has been awarded for the Training of Trainers in the OJJDP/CRPD 40 Hour Detention Careworkers Curriculum, 3rd Edition.
Now in its 3rd revision, the OJJDP/CRPD 40 Hour Detention Careworkers Curriculum has additional topics, updated course outlines, handouts and on-line support. Those who attend this Training of Trainers in the OJJDP/CRPD 40 Hour Detention Careworkers Curriculum, 3rd Edition will have access to all the new material and formal trainingin how to instruct from the new curriculum.
Here are the details:
Now in its third edition, this forty-hour, entry level training program is the first in-depth training initiative developed for the juvenile detention profession. By focusing on broad, critical issues, the training allows local jurisdictions to insert facility specific information into the training for more flexibility. Training topics include: juvenile rights, leadership, interpersonal sensitivity, risk management, safety and security, behavior management, behavior observation and recording, basic health, suicide prevention, mental disorders, effective communication, and conflict resolution and dispute mediation.
The registration fee and training materials for the training has been covered by a TA Grant by the National Partnership for Juvenile Services (NPJS). Food, travel, and lodging expenses for attendees are the financial responsibility of each agency.
The event will be hosted by Kent County Juvenile Detention Center at 1501 Cedar Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI. 40503. (616) 632-5752. Michael Pontius will be serving as site coordinator of the training event.
The week-long training of trainers will be held from Monday, October 3-Friday, October 7, 2016 (5 days, M-T, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and F, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.).
Carol Cramer-Brooks (MI) and Rick Quin (NY) have been secured as the instructors for this event by NPJS.
The maximum number of participants has been set at 24.
Since the number of participants in this event is limited requests will be accepted on a first come first serve bases. Detention Administrators are asked to send their request for a staff from their facility to attend to: firstname.lastname@example.com


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English to Sanskrit Tattoos Phrase Translation for Anna Palumbo
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Providing the Best Sports Experience for Every Child
Mission Statement:
"To introduce children to Jesus Christ by creating opportunities to serve through sports."
Evaluation Basketball & Cheerleading.
Upward is a first-class sports experience that emphasizes healthy competition, sportsmanship and fun, while building the skills and fundamentals needed for each individual sport. We try to look past the "win-at-all-costs" mentality found in many children sports leagues, because winning is about so much more than the final score. Currently, more than 500,000 children (K3 – sixth grade) participate in Upward Sports leagues. For over 14 years, Upward has been conducting exciting children's sport leagues and camps in the US and around the world.
We currently offer Upward Basketball with Cheerleading as the witnessing tools of outreach to our community. It consists of several different age groups/divisions ("K4 through K, 1st through 2nd-grade, 3rd through 4th grade, 5th through 6th grade). We aim to have separate leagues for both genders if the number of children allow for it. The Lord continues to bless this ministry in a mighty way, and we anticipate continued growth every year.
The Upward motto is "Every child plays, every child learns, every child is a Winner" and we strive to ensure that we make an individual connection with every child that participates in the Upward program. We invite you to experience this one-of-a-kind sporting event(s) and allow us to share the gospel of Jesus Christ while building self-esteem and confidence.


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"Tonight, October 10, on Hannity and Colmes
On Wednesday, October 10, I will be a guest on Fox News Hannity and Colmes to show, for the first time on national television, videos taken inside Cuban hospitals without the Cuban government's approval.
Earlier on that same day, I will be on Miami's Channel 41 "A mano Limpia" with Oscar Haza to also show those videos.
Channel 41 can be seen on your TV, if you live in South Florida, and also on the Internet if you live somewhere else.
Go here: http://www.americateve.com/programa.php?id=1 and then click where it says "Señal en Vivo" This program begins at 8 PM EST and lasts until 9 PM.
Hannity and Colmes begins at 9 PM on Fox News (cable), but the segment about Cuba should air around 9:30 PM. "


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Summer Rankings: Class of 2021
Like the class ahead of them, this 2021 group appears deep with talent as more continue emerging every day we are at the ballpark. Over time, this ranking will likely be shaken up and certainly added to. For now, we have 80+ names listed while 50 of them are ranked...Enjoy our early take on some rising stars!


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Managing Director of CEMA, Language/EAL Consultant
Mary Maybank has led CEMA since it started out as the Primary West Midlands EAL Hub in 2007. She has worked in the field of EAL for 12 years and is now working as an independent language in education consultant for schools across the West Midlands.
She is experienced at conducting school EAL audits, advising on preparation for OFSTED relating to EAL provision and at developing whole school policies. Mary works in partnership with school SLTs to plan EAL CPD and teaching programmes. She delivers training days and twilight sessions as well as providing coaching within the classroom. She supports schools in setting up effective EAL provision and raising the achievement of EAL pupils.
Director of CEMA, School Improvement Adviser
Julie Griffiths, initially a teacher of EFL and EAL, worked in Inner London Secondary schools leading EAL. She taught EFL in Spain, Hungary, New Zealand and ESL in Los Angeles. In Walsall she was employed as the Senior Consultant for Ethnic Minority Pupil Achievement and as School Improvement Adviser. She now works as an independent Improvement Advisor.
Director of CEMA, School Improvement Adviser
Rena Saggu is employed by Academy Transformation trust as an Improvement Director. She was also Curriculum Manager when she worked for Walsall Childrens Services and has particular expertise in the quality of teaching and its impact on learning and progress, outcomes for Gifted and Talented learners and in the subject area of Science. Her expertise impacts greatly on the teaching of EAL learners in schools, especially in terms of keeping the challenge high.


text: Outrage on rise in Ireland over 'arrogant' failed bank execsTaped phone calls mock governmentBy Sam Cage07/03/2013|hrreporter.com|Last Updated: 07/03/2013 DUBLIN (Reuters) — Ireland's deputy prime minister laid in to "arrogant" executives at a failed bank who mocked government efforts to tackle the country's economic crisis amid growing public outrage at the latest revelations in tapes of bank executive phone calls.In the tapes published by the Irish Independent newspaper, the collapsed Anglo Irish Bank's then-head of capital markets John Bowe was asked how it had come up with a figure of seven billion euros ($9.17 billion) for a rescue, responding that he had "picked it out of my arse."The bank eventually cost taxpayers some 30 billion euros during the financial crisis, almost one-fifth of the country's annual output."We've had continuing negotiations with the ECB (European Central Bank) and with European Union partners. What has come out of these tapes doesn't make our job any easier — it makes it more difficult," Ireland's deputy prime minister Eamon Gilmore said on Tuesday."I mean the degree of arrogance, the degree of hubris, the degree of couldn't-care-less-about-the-taxpayer, about the Irish people, that seemed to be part and parcel of the culture of that bank," Gilmore, attending a meeting in Luxembourg, said.In Dublin, the story dominated television and radio news for a second day, with almost all national papers splashing the story on their front pages."How come nobody's in Jail?" read the lead headline in the Irish Sun."We need action... not your sympathy," said the Irish Daily Mail, in an appeal to Prime Minister Enda Kenny, whose initial reaction to the disclosures was to say he understood the anger of the Irish people.The Irish Independent released more details including Bowe singing the German national anthem and laughing as he discussed the prospect of German money flowing in after the guarantee on deposits."These guys in the banks lose billions and nothing ever happens," said Noel Newman, a 78-year-old retiree in Dublin. "On the tape they were laughing, joking. The way they said it was disgusting. Unbelievable."Many Irish, but particularly public service workers, have had their salaries cut by 20 per cent or more in order to meet fiscal deficit targets as part of the loan guarantees for the country's international bailout.The unemployment rate has trebled since the crisis to 14 per cent after the bank-and-land speculation property bubble burst.RELATED ARTICLESOregon paid leave law first in U.S. to fully cover lowest wagesDocuments show Liberals warned of political perils from launching EI reviewAlberta cuts MLA pay by 5 per cent, and 10 per cent for Premier Jason KenneyBowe and the other executive, consumer banking chief Peter Fitzgerald, said they regretted the conversation but denied any wrongdoing or intention to mislead the central bank.Education Minister Ruairi Quinn, in an interview with state broadcaster RTE, described the duplicity of Anglo management in their public and private comments as "highly unethical and clearly immoral."The 2008 blanket guarantee on bank liabilities led to an 85-billion euro ($111 billion) IMF/EU bailout and provoked widespread anger in the country of 4.6 million.Ireland wants funds from the European Stability Mechanism bailout fund to help reduce its debt burden from bailing out its banks, but any application will be decided on a case-by-case basis and could be complicated by questions over the bailout.EmbarrassingThe opposition has called for a full inquiry into the collapse of the financial system and the timing has embarrassed the government in the last week of its six-month EU presidency."The government must stop its mock outrage, establish an inquiry immediately," said Pearse Doherty, a senior member of opposition party Sinn Fein.The bloc's finance ministers agreed last week that the ESM will be able to help recapitalize banks that ran into trouble in the past — which Ireland views as vital to shore up its finances — but it will not give blanket permission for the funding.Anglo, which was liquidated earlier this year, brought a premature end to the political career of former Prime Minister Brian Cowen, who was finance minister during the years of reckless lending across Irish banks.Three of the bank's former executives — not including Bowe and Fitzgerald — will go on trial next year on fraud charges.But despite all the disclosures, many voters remained skeptical that the country's close-knit elite would do what it takes to bring friends of friends to justice."If it was any other country they would have been in prison by now," health -care worker Mary Mullerby, 62, said. "White-collar crime is something you get away with in Ireland."© Copyright Canadian HR Reporter, HAB Press. All rights reserved. Add Comment * Title * Name * Email Anonymous * Comment


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14 Feb 2019 – 18 Feb 2019, Princeton
After the overwhelming success of the first edition in February 2017 Princeton, New Jersey will again become a meeting point for choirs from all over the globe in 2019. In the world of choral singing Princeton, the city located south of New York is well known for being the home of the Westminster Choir College, one of the world's leading music schools. According to the motto "Sing'n'Joy" Princeton will feature both choral competitions and numerous concerts, varied meetings between participating choirs as well as master classes with international choral experts.One of the event's highlights will be the ensembles of the Westminster Choir College, that will showcase their superior skills at a special concert. On Monday, February 18, 2019, President's Day and therefore national holiday, the choirs will have the opportunity to visit New York and to present their skills in this world metropolis.


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Endearing 'Aluminum Show' celebrates universal bonds
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When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17
Where: Proctors, 432 State St., Schenectady
Length: 100 minutes; no intermission
At a moment when cultural divisions loom large, a show that celebrates connection and universality is a welcome relief. In "The Aluminum Show," which was onstage Thursday evening at Proctors, strangers from different planets bond amid hardship and understand each other without speaking a single word.
The Israel-based production was created by dancer and puppeteer Ilan Azriel, choreographer Ido Tadmor and writer/director Lior Kalfo. It features six dancers, one actor (Aviram Kelich) and an abundance of silvery tubing — the kind you'd find in an air conditioning duct — from which costumes, characters and scenery are shaped. Sometimes the aluminum takes the form of a Slinky come to life, sometimes it's a mass of writhing snakes and, once in a while, it's elevated to near-transcendent beauty.
Kelich plays an astronaut stranded on a distant planet populated by shiny aliens — snail-like shells with legs, striped creatures that emerge from aluminum cocoons, giant collapsible tubes that rise up and peer around like periscopes, and bouncy things with two legs, a tail and either antlers or antennae. Other tubes hang down from above like sloths or stalactites.
The cutest being of all is a tiny silver tube that the astronaut befriends when it's separated from its parents and he saves it from two evil-looking aluminum worms. (We get to witness the surprisingly suggestive flirtation and courtship of the grownup tubes — there's lots of shimmying action where their hips would be — as well as the birth of the baby.) It's amazing how much personality can be imbued into a faceless, limbless metallic object; it's no wonder the astronaut quickly grows fond of the little guy, even feeding it the tin foil from the sandwich he'd presumably packed back on Earth.
Happily, this planet has discovered jazz, ballet, Irish dancing and the Bee Gees (maybe they're on that giant mix tape we sent into outer space back in the '70s). In the goofiest and most fun sections of the show, aluminum humanoids (aluminoids, maybe?) boogie down to "Stayin' Alive," a 12-legged silver caterpillar spoofs "Riverdance" with synchronized kicking and stepping and a towering marionette made of shiny pillows executes graceful leaps and turns.
There's also a lovely low-tech trick in which air is blown beneath a gleaming silvery sheet, resulting in an undulating landscape that might be waves or hills.
The audience gets drawn into the act, too, tossing pillows and tubing overhead and receiving close-up visits from periscopes and other creatures. In one ominous scene, endless snakelike tendrils reach far out into the house as if to swallow up anyone who's not in the cheap seats. But by show's end, all's well as the tube family is reunited and heads off with their new friend. That's what you call a silver lining.
Tresca Weinstein is a frequent contributor to the Times Union.


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When Michelin tyres signed up to support the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety initiative last week, it marked the launch with a host of events to engage its UK staff.
Employees at the Stoke-on-Trent site got the opportunity experience the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol with the help of a Mario Cart Wii driving game simulator and a special pair of 'beer goggles' provided by Staffordshire County Council's road safety department.
Meanwhile, staff at the Ballymena site in Northern Ireland subjected themselves to the challenge of taking the official driving theory test and an experienced team of tyre technicians from the site also carried out comprehensive tyre assessments on all vehicles parked in the factory car park that day.
And at the Dundee factory the official car of the Lord Provost John Letford was the first vehicle to be checked using the new Bib Gonfleur airline – which is in the shape of the iconic Michelin Man and is now available for free public use on an ongoing basis.
Eric Le Corre, Michelin UK's managing director, said: "The UN's Decade of Action for Road Safety initiative is about all governments, agencies, organisations and companies like Michelin working towards a common goal of saving lives and making roads safer.
"By holding events such as this with employees, we can help communicate the road safety message and get our employees to think about the actions and decisions they can take personally to minimise the risk of serious accident and encourage safer driving."
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Hi, everybody, how are you ?
I decided to write a post that has been asked to me so many times : How do I apply nail polish on my nails ? I will answer to this question speaking only about my own way of proceeding. But there must probably be other tricks and helps that I do not use and that I would be pleased to test and review for you.
The base coat
Applying a base coat is really important because it prevents your nails from being tinted by the color you want to apply. Nobody wants to have their nails tinted by red, blue or black. There are different kinds of base products. Some are completely clear, others are more pinkish. Some are there to harden your nails others to avoid yellow spots (because of smoking, for example) and some products are base and top coat at the same time. Feel free to choose whatever you like or whatever you need. There are different brands at different prices. I apply one base coat before applying any nail polish, without caring if I put some on my skin or not. The base coat dries very quickly (two or three minutes only). Those of you who want to start taking care of their nails can start with only a base coat or with transparent nail polish, just to feel the product or train their hands. This coat is alsmost invisible on the skin and makes your nails shine a little bit.
The nail polish
Choose whatever you like : classic, matte, shimmery, transparent, with a leather, gel or sugar effect, in a huge range of colors… Personally, during winter, I prefer black, red (bordeaux), aubergine or metallic colors because it matches with my clothes. In summer, I have a blue jean nail polish, a shimmery pale pink, a shimmery or pearly white and still my metallic colors. I apply two coats without caring if I overstep a little bit on my skin. But the more I do it, the cleaner it is.
The Top Coat
There are transparents, tinted or sparkling top coats. There are also top coats the make your classic nail polish become matte and also top coats that prevent your nail polish from flaking. It is an important coat that makes your nail art/manicure last longer and helps stickers nail jewels… to stay in place. Be careful with sparkled top coats or top coats with little flakes of colors because they are very difficult to remove. You would be forced to use wraps to remove your nail polish or dive your nail into remover for a long time.
Nail polish drying and correcting "mistakes"
After ten minutes, your nail polish can look dry but your nails are still sticky, so it is not. It is better to wait for half an hour before doing something with your hands, or just wash them. Wait minimum for an hour before going to bed if you are applying your nail art in the evening because the pillow or sheets can leave traces (tested and disapproved !) and at least two hours before using masking take for a nail art (you may not be able to do it by yourself but if a friend wants to try something on you, it is good to know). If I do not have to go out before the next day (so after my shower), I do not try to correct my mistakes (nail polish on the skin around my nails) at all because they go away by themselves with warm water. If I need to go out a few hours later, I use a correcting pen (that you can find in drugstores) or a bit of remover on a cotton swab. You can touch it, feel it. Act slowly and everything should be fine.
Protecting the nails
There are methods, apart from being a professional, that help to apply your nail polish in a clean way. There are little pieces of plastic that you place at your fingertips to protect your skin and that you remove a bit later. I tried one brand and was a bit disappointed because all the plastic pieces were too big for me but I should try other brands and write you a review. There are are also bottles of liquid latex that you apply around your nails before doing your manucure and that you remove a bit later as well when it is dry. But you have to be able to use that kind of product by yourself.
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You need to train yourself and do not hesitate to ask for help when needed. I am persuaded that every woman can find her method even without saying but you have to be patient and determined. For a special event (like a wedding, your birthday…) maybe go to a professional that will apply a nail polish for a very good price.


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Discover Turkey, home of national festivals
Turkey enthusiastically celebrates 4 important national festivals evey year. August 30 Victory Day, October 29 Republic Day, April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day, May 19 Commemoration of Ataturk Youth and Sports Day. Come and experience the national holiday celebrations that unique to Turkey.
Victory Day is a national holiday celebrated in Turkey on August 30 each year. Turkish flags and images of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk often adorn shops, public offices and people's houses on this day.Victory Day in Turkey
Republic Day of Turkey is one of the most important public holidays and national festivals in Turkey, commemorating the proclamation of the republic on October 29, 1923.Republic Day in Turkey
National Sovereignty and Children's Day is held on April 23 each year. Solemn ceremonies and children's dance festivals take place throughout Turkey on this day. Ataturk dedicated the Turkish Republic to children.National Sovereignty and Children's Day
Turkey celebrates the Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day every year on May 19. This day is also an official holiday in Turkey. Sports events and state ceremonies are held in the cities throughout the country.Youth and Sports Day of Turkey
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Movable Type has both tags and categories, and typically, I have been recommending that users implement which one feels more comfortable.
But I just saw a comment which gives me a new insight:
I like the analogy that Elise over at SimplyRecipes.com gave me: categories are chapters in a book, tags are the index at the end — Jesse Gardner (Comment)
That is, categories give a viewer a global idea of what topics are covered, but tags can be more fine grained. I'm not saying I'm going to be tagging all my old entries, but it's good food for thought.


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Things Change, But That is Okay
"The video about chastity really got me thinking about my future, particularly my future husband. I had pretty much already decided that I didn't want to have sex until I got married, but this really validated my decision." ~written for religion class 2014
"I didn't know how to bring this up yesterday, but I lost my virginity." ~ a text to my best friend 2016
Okay, let's get this out in the open and say part of me is terrified to write this article, but part of me knows this is an article I needed to read about a year or two ago. Two years ago I was finishing my freshman year of high school and was a very different person than I am today. In fact, if you would have told me about my life currently, I would have promptly laughed in your face and told you that you obviously have me confused with someone else. At the time I did not know it, but as a freshman I was queen of judgment, and as one of my now best friends told me a couple nights ago, he used to hate me because he thought I was a "prude-y judger." In complete honesty, I was. I was a master at dishing out a healthy dose of religious guilt. I was not naïve, and I was not sheltered; I just firmly believed a lot of sexual things were gross or something I just really was not interested in doing, and yeah, if I heard you were "hooking up" I thought you were a slut. I am not proud of that, but that is the truth. Then something happened this year.
I do not know if I simply grew up, or just got bored, or found people who really accepted me, but I stopped judging. I realized that it was a waste of my time and energy, and I realized all this after I had my first hookup. I liked him, he used me, but that is a whole different story. Basically, he was my first kiss and my first blowjob. Smart? No. Reality? Yes. Months later, and with a different guy, we were hooking up and I lost my virginity. Honestly, all my friends were shocked because I think everyone thought that if I was going to lose it in high school, it would have been to the first guy, but things change. The thing is, doing that made me realize that hooking up does not make you a bad person. Diverging from the path you thought you would take years ago does not make you a bad person. It is completely okay and expected that you will change throughout the four years you spend in high school. I used to tell every incoming freshman I knew that before they entered high school they should set their limits and stick to them, but now I tell them that they should come in with limits but know they will change, and more importantly be okay with that.


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Don't let Kansas lawmaking bullies succeed at censorship in Johnson County
Kansas lawmakers spent a good deal of their last session demanding "freedom" from the federal government's health care rules. Too bad their concerns don't extend to freedom of speech and a free press.
Mary Pilcher-Cook, a Republican senator from Shawnee, is known for her disrespect of facts and opinions that clash with her views. On Monday, she led a delegation of 10 lawmakers to a meeting with the Johnson County Commission on Aging.
The legislators' intent was to bully commission members into abandoning plans to publish an article expressing concerns about a state law approved earlier this year.
Cheers to the volunteer commission members for standing their ground. The Johnson County Commission, which appoints them, should continue to back them up.
The bill, which Gov. Sam Brownback signed into law, would enable Kansas to join other states in creating a "health care compact" within their borders. Pending approval of Congress, the states seek to receive their health care funding in the form of block grants, which they would spend unfettered by federal regulations.
Senior citizens in Kansas and elsewhere have understandably expressed concern about what the compact legislation would mean for Medicare. States would have to set up an entirely new structure to administer the money, and there is concern that funds could be siphoned off to meet other needs.
The Commission on Aging is a volunteer board that advises the Johnson County Area Agency on Aging. One of its functions is to submit content for The Best Times, a newsletter for seniors published by the Johnson County Commission.
Chuck Nigro, chairman of the aging commission's legislative committee, began researching the health care compact legislation in May. Assisted in his reporting by the panel's chairwoman, Patti Rule, he presented his findings to the full board. The majority of members agreed on the need to inform citizens about the new law. Nigro's article is scheduled for publication in October.
Pilcher-Cook got wind of the piece and complained. When invited to discuss the matter with the Commission on Aging, she brought along some colleagues, including Kansas House Speaker Ray Merrick, a Stilwell Republican.
Based on a report by the Kansas Health Institute News Service and interviews with several participants at the meeting, it's clear some of the lawmakers hinted at retaliation. The county Area Agency on Aging receives some state funding.
"You really need to think about this because one of your objectives is to have a good working relationship with the Johnson County legislative delegation," warned Sen. Jim Denning, a Republican from Overland Park.
Merrick was more blunt. "This is going to set you guys back," he told Dan Goodman, director of the Johnson County Area Agency on Aging.
Pilcher-Cook reportedly told panel members that if the article was published, "you'd better get a lawyer."
The legislators said they were concerned that an article published in October could be used against Brownback and GOP legislators who voted for the health care compact.
In fact, the timing is a coincidence. It took commission members some time to research the issue and decide what they wanted to say.
As for alarming seniors, that's something lawmakers should have considered before passing the bill.
Commission on Aging members, many of whom are senior citizens, calmly withstood the onslaught from the self-important lawmakers. Good for them.
Pilcher-Cook and her entourage should be embarrassed by their behavior. With their clumsy attempt at censorship, they have assured a much wider readership for Nigro's article than would otherwise be expected.


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AMI – ACCESSIBLE MEDIA INC. presents the
2017 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament
Brought to you by CNIB – Canadian National Institute for the Blind
Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament returns to Toronto March 24 – 26
Fifth annual tournament has record number of US players as parasport quickly grows across North America; Entire tournament to be broadcast in HD free of charge
TORONTO, ON – This weekend, the Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament returns to Toronto for the fifth consecutive year, and will showcase the best Blind Hockey players in the world as they compete in three different divisions throughout the weekend – including the brand new Low Vision and Development Division. The event is organized by registered charity Canadian Blind Hockey, presented by AMI – Accessible Media Inc., and brought to you by the CNIB – Canadian National Institute for the Blind. The entire tournament will be streamed live for free in HD, with professional play-by-play to make the sport accessible to all fans. Mike Ross, current public address announcer for the Toronto Maple Leafs, will provide colour commentary for all Select Division games during the tournament on the online broadcast, which will also be carried on the AMI-audio television channel. The event once again takes place at Ryerson University's Mattamy Athletic Center at the Gardens (formerly Maple Leaf Gardens) from Friday, March 24 through Sunday, March 26. Admission is free and open to the public. This year's event marks the most US players participating in the tournament, and highlights the increase in profile of both the tournament and sport of Blind Hockey in Canada and abroad. "We have seen tremendous growth over the past five years", says Canadian Blind Hockey President, and Blind Hockey goalie, Gary Steeves. "At the inaugural 2013 tournament, we only had three teams represented. This year, we have players from nine different Blind Hockey programs across North America. We've had growth in every area; more teams, more total players, more female players, more US players. It's incredibly encouraging as we push to grow the sport internationally on our quest for Paralympic inclusion". With US programs growing rapidly, Canadian Blind Hockey is searching for other countries to start competitive Blind Hockey programs, with the goal of founding a Blind Ice Hockey World Championships, and growing the sport in time to apply for inclusion in the 2026 Paralympic Games. Driving the push to international competition, the Select Division is the most competitive stream of the tournament. The division uses both the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) classification system, as well as a point system to ensure each team has the same approximate amount of vision on the ice at all times. In staying true to Canadian Blind Hockey's mission to make hockey inclusive for all individuals who are blind or partially sighted, the 2017 tournament marks the introduction of the Low Vision and Development Division. This stream will primarily include players who are extremely low vision or completely blind. There will also be some players in this division who have more vision, but are newer to skating and the sport of hockey. Game Schedule Friday, March 24 4:15 pm – 4:30 pm Opening Ceremonies 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Select Game # 1 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm Open Game # 1 7:45 pm – 9:15 pm Low Vision and Development Game # 1 Saturday, March 25 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Select Game # 2 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm Open Game # 2 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm Low Vision and Development Game # 2 Sunday, March 26 9:00 am – 10:15 am Low Vision and Development Game # 3 10:30 am – 11:45 am Open Division Game # 3 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Select Division Game # 3 Canadian Blind Hockey would like to thank the 2017 sponsors, AMI-Accessible Media Inc., CNIB – Canadian National Institute for the Blind, Ryerson University, Mattamy Athletic Centre, CCM, Toronto Education Workers, Electra Health Floor, Washington Kids Foundation, Vancouver Canucks Alumni, Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, CanadiaLog, York Lions Club, Toronto Lions, First Line Promotional Wear and the GTHL for supporting this event. Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is a not-for-profit multimedia organization serving more than five million Canadians who are blind, partially sighted, deaf, hard of hearing, mobility or print restricted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's mission is to make accessible media for all Canadians. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. For more information on Blind Hockey and the 2017 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament, please visit blindicehockey.com, or follow on social media @CDNBlindHockey on Twitter or Canadian Blind Hockey on Facebook. For media requests or additional information, please contact: Nick Beatty Communications Director firstname.lastname@example.com 778-828-0827