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The most frequent questions I get are from your average Dick and Jane, (or Dick and Dick, or Jane and Jane) who want to spice up their sex life. Inevitably they describe the kind of sex they're currently having. And almost universally the description makes this grown man cry. Jeez, the boredom. How do they stand it? It's a wonder any of them are having any sex at all.
What is it with the humdrum, run of the mill, and the "we've always done it that way mentality?" Are ya'll afraid that if you add a little something new to your sex chore, from time to time, that the sky will fall? Holy cow!
Today's tutorial is another attempt to motivate you to get off your butts and make something interesting happen in the sex department. We'll begin with what was once called foreplay.
First off, I hate the word "foreplay" because it suggests that all these really great sex activities are only a lead up to a single "more important" activity — fucking. It also implies that ya'll can dispense with the one in order to hurry up and get to the other. And that, my friends, is always a huge mistake.
From now on I want us to banish "foreplay" from our vocabulary. Instead let's start using "Sex Play." It says it all, and it makes no suggestion that anything in particular must follow.
I'm of the mind that we'd all be better served if we thought of sex play as a continuum of pleasure and pleasuring — with a beginning, middle and an end. If you ask me, our sex play ought mirror our sexual response cycles — arousal, plateau, orgasm and resolution. That way we're less likely to overburden one particular activity at the expense of all the others. Get it? Got it? Good!
Experienced sex fans agree; the best sexual encounters include an extended period of sensual play at the beginning of most sex play. This brings increased pleasure to both partners, and will make whatever else that might follow more satisfying. Just remember, sex play can be a meal in itself.
Sex play brings spice to the encounter because it gets our motors started. Even all you major sex athletes out there who are perpetually primed for sex will benefit from some hearty sex play. It will help cool your jets and make the encounter last longer than a firecracker. And I know that you know what I mean!
In our hectic rush around world, sex play is particularly important. It helps us transition from the daily cares and woes to the realm of sensual pleasures. The workaholics among us need more time to become fully aroused. Their minds are still filled with the junk of the day, and not yet ready to give or receive pleasure. And pleasuring and being pleasured takes a big attitude shift from that of the rest of the day. In fact, if you're gonna approach sex and pleasuring with the same mindset you have on the job or with the kids, give it up now and be done with it. You'll only walk away from the encounter disappointed.
Sex play primes us for maximum pleasure. Men will have the time we need to come to full erection and women will have the time they need to properly lubricate. By the way, this is called the arousal stage in our sexual response cycle. But you probably know that already, right?
When we stop thinking of sex play as "foreplay" we realize there is no such thing as spending too much time giving and getting pleasure. If sex play evolves into full-on fucking — SWELL. Both partners will be fully aroused and fucking will flow naturally and effortlessly from the pleasure enjoyed at the beginning of sex play.
Sex play can include everything from chocolate and whipped cream to whips and chains. But let's not get too far ahead of our selves. Let's start at the beginning of sex play. Most people miss out on the pleasure of undressing with and for their partners. Stripping out of, or being helped out of our daily wear and into something sexy or nothing at all can be very arousing. It's also a visual signal that we're shifting out of our work-a-day world and entering the realm of sensuality. Stripping is an art form, ya know. We could all learn a lesson or two from the folks who do this for a living, but there's more about this in another tutorial — The Big Tease; How to Strip for Someone Special.
Creating the right sex environment is important too. Make sure the room is warm. Proper lighting and music will surely add to the mood. Scents are also important. More and more people are incorporating erotica into their sex play — reading a sexy story together or enjoying some hot porn will make the encounter memorable.
Most women complain that their partners don't kiss long enough and rush the kissing to get at their pussy. Guys, what the fuck? You want pussy? Use your mouth to maximum advantage kiss and nibble all over everything. Literally devour your partner with your mouth. Believe me, if you do this right, by the time you get to her pussy she's gonna want to give it up big time.
Sex play is the perfect time for setting the mood for all that might follow. It's a time for sharing fantasies, role-playing, dirty talk or some full body massage. Always have some nice lotion available then use your hands, forearms, feet and elbows to knead your partner's muscles and naughty bits.
Certain areas on the body are more hot-wired than others. It's your job to find each and every one your partner has. As you massage vary your strokes and touch to stimulate your partner. Roll your fingertips across his or her nipples and behind his or her ears as you kiss him and tease her with your tongue.
If you're doin things right, your partner will be moaning with pleasure. If she or he starts getting impatient it's time to bring out the restraints. There's nothing like some hot erotic bondage to punctuate your sex play.
While your darling is subdued and possibly blindfolded, crank things up a notch. Add different sensations and stimuli, a warm chocolate sauce followed by ice cream. A fur mitt followed by a Loofah. Introduce some sex toys — a vibrator, tit clamps, or an anal stimulator.
Don't forget to check in with your partner from time to time. Ask for some feedback and direction. Do you like this? Or do you like this better? Never presume to know what your partner likes simply because he or she liked it before, this is a recipe for boredom and the dreaded bed death. If words fail you, SHOW your partner what you want. Then encourage your partner to do the same to you.
Sex play is not about pressing the right buttons in the right order. It is about understanding what makes your partner tick and supplying and applying those things to their greatest sensual advantage. There are many ways to give your partner extreme pleasure, and it all begins in your brain. Sex play is as much of an art form as it is a necessity.
Finally, the basic premise behind all of this is that a great lover is one that gives pleasure because it is its own reward, not a means to getting something else.
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Is there anything more frustrating than spending an entire night listening to the tick of the clock on your bedside table?
Stress and every day life events can often create periodic restless nights that can sap your vitality and zip. Without enough rest, you become more forgetful, have difficulty concentrating, become more accident prone, and often feel irritable. As we get older the natural aging process, certain chronic conditions, and medications can all erode your chances of a good night's rest.
Sleep Disorders
Sleep disorders are more common than you might think. There are many sleep disorders, but the most common are:
Long-term insomnia is common. It includes problems with sleep, such as difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep, frequent night wakings, sleepiness during the day, and sleep that is not refreshing. Long-term insomnia affects your quality of life and how you perform day-to-day.
Sleep troubles may seem like just an inconvenience, but if left untreated, complications from insomnia can affect your overall health
Treatments for insomnia include changing your sleep habits, avoiding stimulants, and if necessary, sleep medication.
Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder that has negative affects on your health. It is a disorder marked by complete or partial airway blockage during sleep. The blocked airway reduces the amount of oxygen in your blood several times an hour throughout the night, causing frequent awakenings. Although you may not fully awaken each time, sleep is disrupted and fragmented enough to create chronic daytime sleepiness. Complications include high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and early death.
People with sleep apnea often snore loudly or wake up gasping for air. If you or your bed partner has any of these symptoms, call your doctor.
Sleep apnea can be successfully treated with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, dental devices, lifestyle changes, medications, or surgery. Treatment will also reduce your risk of complications.
Why Sleep Becomes Elusive
If you do not have a sleep disorder, and still have trouble sleeping, you are not alone. According to the National Sleep Foundation, a number of health problems can make sleeping difficult:
- Pain—People with arthritis may have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep because of painful joints. If you suffer from arthritis, ask your doctor about treatment for the pain.
- Heartburn—Nighttime heartburn may cause symptoms of wheezing and chronic cough, with repeated awakenings and daytime sleepiness. Raising the head of the bed may alleviate symptoms, or medication may be needed.
- Respiratory ailments—Asthma, chronic interstitial lung disease, and various neuromuscular diseases can cause trouble with sleep.
- Menopause—The hot flashes and breathing changes associated with menopause appear to disturb sleep. In one study, hot flashes were associated with arousals once every 8 minutes on average.
- Medication—Ask your doctor or pharmacist if your medications can cause insomnia or drowsiness, and if changing the time the drug is taken could help overcome these problems.
- Going to the bathroom—An enlarged prostate or other conditions cause an increased need to get up and go to the bathroom through the night. These multiple trips can disturb your sleep. If you are going to the bathroom multiple times per night, discuss this with your doctor.
- Chemical changes—Production of the hormone melatonin, which influences sleep and wakefulness, changes as we get older.
Establishing Good Sleep Habits
Whether or not you have short- or long-term insomnia, your first steps will be to change the way you approach sleep. Generally, it is a combination of establishing good habits and using some common sense. Some habits may take a little longer to establish than others, but in the end, it will be worth the investment. Good sleep habits include:
Sleep Medications and Herbal Remedies
One study found behavioral changes provided longer-lasting benefits in the treatment of insomnia than did sleep medications. This means that these should be the first line treatment for sleep problems. Your doctor may suggest you keep a diary of your sleep and wake habits to help determine the cause of and solution to your sleeplessness.
Melatonin supplements are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They have been known to help some people with certain sleep disorders, such as jet lag. Valerian, an herb, has been used all over the world to induce sleep. There is mixed evidence to how effective it is though. Inform your doctor if you are taking any herbal supplements.
Lights Out!
Remember that sleep is a necessity, not a luxury. It is as much a part of overall health as good nutrition and regular exercise, so do not settle for a few hours per night. Crawl into a comfortable bed, don your earplugs, and turn off all the lights. Sleeplessness and sleep disorders are treatable. If you try different methods and you still have problems, make an appointment with your doctor.
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If you — like me — have long thought of butterflies as delicate, simple creatures, you have been sorely mistaken.
A new Giant Screen Theatre film, Flight of the Butterflies, opens tomorrow and frames familiar Monarch butterflies in a new light as masters of migration. The film follows the life's work of Dr. Fred Urquhart and his wife in stunning 3D as they tag and track the migratory patterns of Monarch butterflies. After 40 years of tracking and thanks to the help of thousands of citizen scientists, the Urquharts were finally able to unlock the mystery of Monarch migration and identify their winter gathering place in remote mountaintops of Mexico.
And it's not just the visual spectacle that's stunning. Did you know that a super-butterfly is born every third generation that lives longer and flies farther than its predecessors? Or that this Super Generation that makes the extended trek from Canada all the way to Mexico can fly as much as mile up in the air, catching rides on the wind? It challenges your perception of butterflies as erratic, delicate things, that's for sure. They're marksmen; weathering one of the longest migrations on earth to target an isolated mountaintop they've never even seen with incredible accuracy. Even our great state of Texas is featured, in all its bluebonnet-blanketed glory.
Make it a butterfly-filled weekend with the Semi-Annual Plant Sale and you can even establish a garden to help these guys along! For a schedule of showings, click here.


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Cynics who believe that, when given a chance, politicians will take the politically expedient route were dealt a blow when Gov. Bill Ritter vetoed two priority bills of organized labor after the 2009 session of the Colorado General Assembly adjourned.
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who have been sexually assaulted, abused by a partner or stalked may face high lifetime risks of depression and other mental health conditions, a new study suggests.
The study, of more than 4,400 Australian women, found that 27 percent said they had ever suffered any of four types of violence: rape, other types of sexual assault, physical abuse by a partner, or stalking.
And those women were three to 11 times more likely to have ever had a mental health condition like depression or anxiety disorders — with the risk climbing in tandem with violent experiences.
Of women who'd suffered at least three of the four types of violence, a full 89 percent had had a mental health condition at some point in their lives, based on diagnostic interviews.
That compared with 28 percent of women who said they'd never experienced sexual assault, domestic abuse or stalking.
The findings, reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association, do not prove the violence, itself, caused women's mental health problems.
But it's likely, according to lead researcher Susan Rees, of the University of New South Wales in Sydney.
"There are compelling reasons to support the strong likelihood that gender-based violence is a major contributor to mental disorders in women," Rees told Reuters Health by email.
And in many cases, she noted, women in this study said their first experience with violence came at an early age, before the mental health problems.
"The strong association with mental disorders shown in this study indicates that violence against women should be considered and responded to as a major public health problem," Rees said.
Her team found that of the 139 women who'd suffered several different types of violence, 77 percent had an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives.
Meanwhile, more than half had had post-traumatic stress disorder or major depression, while nearly half had abused drugs or alcohol, and 35 percent said they'd attempted suicide.
When the researchers accounted for factors like education and income levels, these women were still 11 times more likely to have had some type of mental health problem, versus women who said they'd never been sexually assaulted, abused or stalked.
The risk was less pronounced, but still about three-fold greater, among women who'd been victims of one or two types of violence.
Rees noted that the 27 percent rate of violence against women found in the Australian study was similar to that found in the U.S. - as were the links with poor mental health.
"There needs to be a full acknowledgement at all levels of society that gender-based violence remains at epidemic levels in our communities, and that the problem must be addressed through public campaigns to challenge social attitudes toward women and gender inequality," Rees said.
As for helping women, Rees said that mental health professionals generally need a better understanding of gender-based violence and how it affects women. And, she added, there needs to be more collaboration between the mental health field and services for abused women, so that more women get the help they need.
For women who've been victimized, Rees said the findings underscore the importance of seeking help right away.
"The reality is that once exposed, women are likely to experience the same form of abuse again or other forms of related abuse," Rees said. "The longer they delay in confronting the problem, the more likely they will incur the adverse consequences."
Of course, she added, getting out of a violent relationship can be easier said than done — especially for women who rely on a partner financially — and there need to be adequate community services set up to help.
Violence against women, Rees said, "is not an individual, but rather a social, problem."
SOURCE: bit.ly/nwRDdR Journal of the American Medical Association, August 3, 2011.


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(Test of Time Records is an imprint of 441 Records)
441 Records is an innovative, independent record label that features quality recordings of quality jazz, blues, and electronica music. Our artists are real musicians playing real music. Located in the legendary Avatar Studios in New York, the label follows the classic model of taking a musical act from its first recorded note in the studio to CDs stocked in retail stores. It is a boutique label that works very closely with artists from project conception to distribution of the final product.
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WPA Guide to Arizona
The Grand Canyon State
During the 1930s in the United States, the Works Progress Administration developed the Federal Writers' Project to support writers and artists while making a national effort to document the country's shared history and culture. The WPA Guides to America series consists of individual guides to each of the states. Little-known authors—many of whom later became celebrated literary figures—were commissioned to write these important books. John Steinbeck, Saul Bellow, Zora Neale Hurston, and Ralph Ellison are among the more than 6,000 writers, editors, historians, and researchers who documented this celebration of local histories. Photographs, drawings, driving tours, detailed descriptions of towns, and rich cultural details exhibit each state's unique flavor.
The WPA Guide to Arizona presents a state of contrasts, both geographically and culturally. Photographs show the Grand Canyon State's many facets—from mesas and desert lands to Spanish missions and Native American art.
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Chile Con QuesoHomemade blend of melted cheese, Green Chile sauce and Ranchero sauce.
Queso Compuesto Chile con queso with seasoned ground sirloin, guacamole and pico de gallo.
GuacamoleA creamy blend of fresh avocados and Salsa Fresca.
NachosFreshly made tostada chips layered with refried beans, cheese & jalapeños with lettuce & tomato.
Special NachosSame as above with guacamole & pico de gallo.
PanchosSpecial nachos with your choice of fajita chicken, fajita beef or seasoned ground sirloin.
QuesadillasHandmade flour tortillas stuffed with cheese, green chiles & onion. Served with guacamole, sour cream & pico de gallo.
Deluxe QuesadillasSame as above with fajita chicken.
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Taco Saladwp womens womens wp Montclair mid mid mid Montclair Montclair Homemade tortilla bowl with fresh, mixed salad greens, tomatoes, cheese, guacamole & your choice of fajita chicken, fajita beef or seasoned ground sirloin.
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Mexi-Cobb SaladFajita chicken, green chiles, cheese, avocados & tomatoes on a bed of fresh, mixed salad greens
mid womens wp wp Montclair Montclair mid mid Montclair womens Large Dinner SaladTomatoes, cucumbers and fresh, mixed salad greens.
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Tex-Mex Salad CombinationsLarge Dinner Salad with your choice of: Enchilada, Deluxe Quesadillas, Mini Burrito or Tortilla Soup
A homemade, 12" flour tortilla stuffed with refried beans, cheese and your choice of the following. Served with your choice of sauce & your choice of Mexican rice or green chile rice.
Bean & Cheese
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Fajita Chicken or Fajita Beef
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Vegetarian Soft TacosOur handmade flour tortillas with lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo & guacamole.
Crispy Tacoswp Montclair womens wp womens mid Montclair mid Montclair mid Hand-formed corn tortillas filled with seasoned ground sirloin, lettuce, cheese & tomatoes.
Tacos Al CarbonFreshly made flour tortillas filled with fajita chicken or beef, grilled onions & green chiles.
Baja TacosFreshly made flour tortillas with your choice of lightly battered and fried or grilled fish or shrimp, cilantro, red cabbage and Creamy Jalapeño
Chile RellenosAn authentic New Mexican favorite. A fresh Anaheim pepper, fire-roasted and filled with your choice of the following. Battered and fried to perfection. Drizzled with sour cream.
Cheesewith Ranchero sauce
Seasoned Ground Sirloinwith Ranchero sauce
Fresh, Oven-Roasted Chickenwith Deluxe Tomatillo sauce
Shrimp & Cheesewith Deluxe Tomatillo sauce
ChuychangaA fried flour tortilla filled with fresh, oven-roasted chicken, cheese, cilantro & green chiles, garnished with sour cream & your choice of sauce.
Steak BurritoA handmade, 12" flour tortilla stuffed with sliced grilled steak and cheese, topped with spicy Hatch Green Chile sauce. Served with green chile rice & charro beans.
Chicken FlautasHomemade corn tortillas filled with freshly-roasted, hand-pulled chicken, rolled, fried and drizzled with our smoky, red chipotle sauce. Served with guacamole and sour cream.
Elvis Green Chile Fried ChickenA Chuy's original. A tender chicken breast breaded with Lay's potato chips, deep fried and smothered in Green Chile sauce and cheddar cheese. Served with green chile rice and refried beans.
All enchiladas are rolled to order in our fresh, homemade corn tortillas & served with your choice of Mexican rice or green chile rice & refried or charro beans.
Stacked EnchiladasAn authentic New Mexican recipe. Homemade blue corn tortillas stacked with freshly-roasted, hand-pulled chicken, cheese & Tomatillo sauce, topped with sour cream.
Classic Tex-MexCheese & onion with Tex-Mex sauce.
Chicka-Chicka Boom-BoomFreshly-roasted, hand-pulled chicken & cheese with Boom-Boom sauce, made with cheese, roasted New Mexican green chiles, tomatillos, green onions, cilantro and lime juice.
VeggieSpinach, onions, zucchini, yellow squash, red bell peppers, serranos, roasted green chiles, corn & cheese in homemade blue corn tortillas with Ranchero sauce.
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SouthwesternA New Mexican tradition. Homemade blue corn tortillas stacked with freshly-roasted, hand-pulled chicken, cheese & Green Chile sauce, topped with a fried egg.
Custom EnchiladasSeasoned ground sirloin, fresh, oven-roasted chicken or cheese with your choice of sauce.
Your choice of beef, chicken or a combination, grilled with onions and peppers. Served with handmade flour tortillas, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo, Mexican rice & refried beans. Order for one or two.
#1 Comida DeluxeCheese Tex-Mex enchiladas, chicken flautas, a seasoned ground sirloin crispy taco, guacamole & homemade tostada chips dipped in chile con queso
#2 The Elvis Presley Memorial ComboBeef Tex-Mex enchilada, cheese Ranchero enchilada, chicken Tomatillo enchilada, a seasoned ground sirloin crispy taco & homemade tostada chips dipped in chile con queso
#3 Taco & EnchiladaSeasoned ground sirloin crispy taco, cheese Tex-Mex enchilada
#4 Relleno & EnchiladaYour choice of chile relleno & enchilada
#5 Chalupa & EnchiladaChicken Chalupa, a homemade corn tortilla fried and topped with refried beans, cheese, freshly-roasted, hand-pulled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes & jalapeños, & Deluxe Chicken enchilada
#6 Enchilada, Taco & ChalupaCheese Tex-Mex enchilada, seasoned ground sirloin crispy taco & Chicken Chalupa, a homemade corn tortilla fried and topped with refried beans, cheese, freshly-roasted, hand-pulled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes & jalapeños
#7 Vegetarian ComboCheese chile relleno with Ranchero sauce & Veggie enchilada, rolled in a homemade blue corn tortilla and topped with Ranchero sauce
#8 Chuy's Lite PlateSeasoned ground sirloin crispy taco, guacamole & chile con queso
#9 Chicken ComboChicken Chalupa, a homemade corn tortilla fried and topped with refried beans, cheese, freshly-roasted, hand-pulled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes & jalapeños, soft fajita chicken taco & guacamole
All kids meals come with a drink to wash it all down.
Kid Cheese DillasTwo grilled tortillas with cheese, served with choice of French fries or macaroni
Kid CheeseburgerBurger patty with cheese, ketchup & French fries
Mini Kid BurritoMini bean & cheese burrito, served with Ranchero Sauce and rice
Chicken NuggetsChicken nuggets served with choice of French fries or macaroni
Mini Crispy TacosThree crispy tacos with beef & cheese. Served with rice and beans.
Kid EnchiladaOne cheese enchilada served with Ranchero Sauce, rice and beans.
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Run for the Fallen is a collective of runners whose mission is to run one mile for every American service member killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The run began on the West Coast on June 14 and arrives in Bluff the night of June 30. On July 1, the racers will pass through Blanding and Monticello on Highway 191 before heading east to the Colorado borer on Highway 491. For more information, visit http://info.runforthefallen.org
Two servicemen from San Juan County, Quinn Keith and Nathan Winder, have paid the ultimate price for serving their country. Holly Walker, coordinator of the Utah National Guard Assistance Center in Blanding, is coordinating local support for the run.


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text: If all other type foundries are like haute cuisine restaurants, then VetteLetters is the font-imbiss in the world of exclusive and expensive font foundries. VetteLetters is based in Amsterdam, loves food and loves fonts. So let us introduce our chefs: After a wonderful career as a dishwasher, assistant cook, somewhat of a designer and typographer, Donald® Roos is currently one of the CEOs of VetteLetters. Donald DBXL Beekman is 'the other Donald' and also the other CEO. DBXL is known to produce as many typefaces as Prince makes records. Jacques 'Sardines' Le Bailly, also known as the Baron von Fonthausen, is Chief Type Tech. Dev. Dept. and we have Martin 'TwoPoints' Lorenz, baking his fonts in the lovely climate of Barcelona. All share a preference for tastiness, both in food and fonts. The latest addition to the VetteLetters stable is Henning Brehm aka "Design Tourist" hailing from Berlin.


text: The original merchant bankers were more merchants than bankers. They secured financing and provided support for the business activities of clients and their own ventures. They were bold and had keen instincts, good judgment and knowledge of global commerce. Then as now, their most valued assets were integrity and common sense. Best Associates is committed to these historic principles and to maintaining a reputation of quality, lasting relationships, and value creation.


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There are tons of free printable worksheets online based on grade level. There's no need to buy them. Still, probably the best thing is to not force a regimented practice. Just keep them reading by reading the paper together (yes, even young ones), reading signs, reading about things you can do over the summer. Asking them pointed questions like, I have three jars. If I use one, how many do I have left? Of course, I don't know what grade level your children are, but as a masters level education student, I have seen more suggestions of making learning applicable to everyday life than anything else. Show them why they need schooling and education. Above all, make it fun! Google fun educational games and it will bring up lots of ideas that don't require supplies or purchased games. Have a good summer!!
How can you keep your grade-schooler sharp over the summer?
After a long summer it can be difficult for kids to get back in the swing of school. How can you keep your child sharp over the summer so they don't fall behind when school starts again?
I bought the summer bridge workbook for my third grader and am challenging him to read everyday too. He struggled some in second grade so I'm trying to make sure he's ready for third. I have twins that are starting first grade but they both found kindergarten pretty easy so I got the first grade Brain Quest books for them. We have homework time in the evening most nights. It's going well so far. We'll see if we can keep it up!
My son just graduated 2nd grade and is really into the" Dairy of a Wimpy Kid" books, I went out and bought him his own journal so he can write about our summer in his own words. I really think this will improve his writing and spelling so when he enters the 3rd grade in September he wont struggle in these areas. I'm not sure what I should do about keeping his math skills up to par, because he really doesn't like math!
I have had to sign my daughter up for tutoring over the summer because our school district had removed the summer school program. I also have the workbook for 5th grade work for her to practice on the days she doesn't have tutoring...
Read, read, read... A weekly visit to the library, and an hour of reading time daily keeps them able to focus -- gives them great reading practice (as well as encourages better vocabulary skills) and allows them to explore subjects they might find interesting. Also, for rising third graders and up there's a great game available online called Timez Attack that gives the kids great multiplication practice in a fun setting.
I found workbooks at Sam's club for only 6.00 geared for the grade level and also bought games geared for their age. I have also found many web-sites that have wonderful things to keep them active in their learning;)
I got some work books for my 1rst grader to work on during the summer. I have him do just one page before he goes out to play in the morning. It doesn't really matter if he finishes the workbook by the time school starts back. What's important is that he is staying in practice. Walmart has some workbooks or if you have a teacher supply store near you, you will find all kinds of tools. Educational video games are good too as long as time to play is limited.
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As anyone watching England's 2nd test versus the Windies will now know, the incumbent home captain has just registered his twenty-first test ton, moving him to outright fourth on the England all time list, just one behind the joint record holders, Messrs Hammond, Cowdrey & Boycott.
Also bubbling under in the current test side are Ali Cook (19 to date), KP (20) &, for those who like a punt with longer odds, Ding Dong Bell with 16.
Given the players respective ages one would expect Cook to end up on top of the pile, but my question is who will go past 22 centuries first?
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Damian Polla
Tennis Hall Of Fame Citation
In an era of national dominance for Washington College men's tennis, Damian Polla stood out amongst his peers. A two-time NCAA Division III National Singles Champion, Damian led the Shoremen to Washington College's first two NCAA Division III National Team Championships in any sport. Damian's collegiate accomplishments rank him as one of the best Washington College athletes of all time and as one of the greatest NCAA Division III tennis players in history.
Damian is one of only four Washington College tennis players—male or female—to earn All-America honors four times in both singles and doubles. In addition to winning the 1995 and 1997 NCAA Division III National Singles Championships, he advanced to the singles semifinals in 1996 and to the doubles championship match in 1994. A four-time All-Centennial Conference first-team selection, Damian was the lone Division III representative on the Rolex All-Star team in both 1995 and 1997.
During Damian's four years at Washington College, the Shoremen were unquestionably the dominant men's tennis program in Division III, winning the 1994 and 1997 NCAA Division III National Championships. The Shoremen amassed 66 overall wins during his four years and lost just three matches against Division III opponents, with two of those coming in the 1995 and 1996 NCAA Tournaments, respectively. During the Shoremen's 1997 national-championship run, Washington went the entire season without allowing a single Division III opponent to score more than two points in a match. Washington cruised to four Centennial Conference Championships with Damian on the team, never allowing more than one point against any conference opponents over four years.
The Washington College Athletic Department recognized Damian with the Eldridge Eliason Award, the Thomas Reeder Spedden Medal and the Alfred Reddish Award at the end of his senior year, making him the only student-athlete in Washington College history to win all three of those honors. He also won the Thomas Reeder Spedden Medal as a junior, making him one of only two student-athletes to ever win that award twice.
Damian graduated cum laude with a B.A. in economics with a grade-point average of 3.5 and later went on to earn an M.B.A. from the Stern School of Business at New York University. A native of Bahia Blanca, Argentina, Damian returned to his home country after graduation to begin a career in banking. While working for WestLB, he moved to New York following a promotion to Director of Structured and Corporate Finance for Latin America. He recently moved back to Argentina to continue developing deals for the bank in the region.
Washington College considers it an honor and privilege to induct Damian Polla into its Athletic Hall of Fame on this fourth day of October, 2008.


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BEULAVILLE � The annual border brawl between Richlands and East Duplin had just about everything you�d expect in a football feud � and more � in the season opener for both teams Friday night.
BEULAVILLE � The annual border brawl between Richlands and East Duplin had just about everything you�d expect in a football feud � and more � in the season opener for both teams Friday night.
There were two field goals by Tolson Jeffrey, who had rushed to join his Wildcat teammates by halftime after playing in a soccer game a few hours earlier.
There were, of course, a host of hard hits to go along with the occasional friendly shove along with a more serious fracas that resulted in one player from each team being ejected.
And there were mistakes, by both teams as well as the officials.
But when it was all over, East Duplin did what it seems to almost always do when it faces the Wildcats. The Panthers won, rallying from a 6-0 deficit to beat Richlands 9-6 on a 23-yard run by backup fullback Kenneth Arrington with 2:36 left.
�Our team was down and I knew I needed to step up as the second-string fullback since our fullback got ejected,� Arrington said. �I saw the hole, I saw the opportunity and I took it for my team.
�It was a real frustrating game for us. We came out (and) at first I admit we thought it was going to be easy, but we learned firsthand that it wasn�t. We just had put a game face on in the second half and make something happen.�
The win was the sixth straight by Panthers over the Wildcats � and 22nd in the last 26 meetings. But Richlands and first-year coach Justin Snider made the Panthers sweat until the end when Ben Jackson�s almost-perfect pass slipped off Ethan Horne�s outstretched fingertips at the 3-yard line with 6 seconds left.
�We could have folded the tent and could have been 14, even 21-0 there,� East Duplin coach Battle Holley said. �The defense just kept playing.�
In fact, it was a defensive battle almost from beginning to end on a humid night that ended with a heavy downpour moments after the game ended. The teams combined for just six first downs and 80 yards total offense in the first half, which include seven punts.
But East Duplin finished with 220 yards total offense, 208 on the ground, while Richlands had just 95 yards.
Richlands grabbed a 6-0 lead in the third quarter on field goals of 32 and 43 yards by Jeffrey, who hit the first with 5:48 left and the second with 3:13 remaining. Both came after East Duplin fumbles at the Richlands 34 and East Duplin 18.
�He split sports tonight,� Snider said. �He did a great job.�
The first field goal was aided by a 9-yard run on fourth-and-6 when Jamar Harrington leaped to snare a high snap on a punt and opted to take off around the right side and got the first down. Each time, however, the Panthers were able to keep Richlands out of the end zone.
East Duplin got its first points thanks to its defense. Facing a fourth-and-17 at its 2, Richlands opted to take a safety inside of punting out of the end zone with 7:09 left in the game.
�It was a pretty easy call,� Snider said. �We were backed up. It was punt and on a heck of a kick they get it at the 40 with a chance to return it, or we take the safety, hold onto a four-point lead and kick from the 20 where Tolson can kick.
�He�s kicking the ball 60 yards. So obviously it was a no-brainer.�
The Panthers took the lead on their ensuing possession, which began at midfield after a 24-yard return by Nigel McCoy and saw East Duplin convert a fourth-and-7 at the Richlands 35-yard line on a 9-yard run by Dauviea Anderson.
Then on third-and-4, Arrington broke free on a trap to the left and raced into the end zone. Mason Albertson added the PAT.
�We were gassed,� Snider said.
Holley said the Panthers had run the trap Arrington scored on several times but the backs weren�t running it correctly.
�We were bending into it at the line of scrimmage instead of just staying straight through, and that�s something we talked about,� Holley said.
Richlands managed to drive from its 20 to the East Duplin 33 in the final 2:35 without a timeout, the Wildcats having used two because of personnel issues.
�It would have been nice to have (those two timeouts),� Snider said. �But that ball (to Horne) was that close.�
Along with the mistakes by both teams, the officials also had a miscue, giving East Duplin an extra down � a mistake that led to a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty against the Richlands coaches.
After East Duplin recovered its own fumble on second-and-8 from the Richlands 40, it should have been third down. But the down marker never switched, and the officials ignored the Richlands coaches trying to point out the mistake.
While East Duplin didn�t score on the series, the Panthers did give the ball up on Richlands� 10, which ended up leading to the safety.
�They were not much help tonight,� Snider said of the officials. �They wouldn�t give us an answer for anything. They wouldn�t give us an explanation, wouldn�t talk to us. They just told us we were wrong.�
The game also saw tempers boil over with 8:53 left after a play that saw at least one player throw a punch and several players come off the bench before the coaches and officials restored order.
East Duplin�s Monquel Baker, who rushed for a game-high 74 yards from the fullback spot, was ejected along with Richlands� Will Hudson. Both will have to sit out the next game. East Duplin is at Clinton next Friday night while Richlands plays host to Croatan.
�Their player punched ours and we retaliated,� Snider said, adding he was disappointed with the fracas. �It�s a rivalry to begin with. They�re frustrated. We�re frustrated because we see an unevenly officiated ballgame.�
Holley said he had his back to the field and was talking to the offensive line when tempers flared.
�I�m disappointed because that�s not what I�m about,� he said. �I know that�s not what he (Snider) is about. Play �til the whistle blows and you help a man up and tell him you�ll be back the next play.�
Richlands 0 0 6 0 � 6
East Duplin 0 0 0 9 � 9
Third Quarter
R � Jeffrey 32 FG 5:48
R � Jeffrey 43 FG 3:13
Fourth Quarter
ED � Safety 7:09
ED � Arrington 23 run (Albertson kick) 2:36
First downs 4 11
Rushes-yards 31-35 54-208
Passing 60 12
Comp-Att-Int 6-14-0 2-5-0
Fumbles-Lost 2-0 4-2
Penalties-Yards 6-45 1-15
Punts 6-32.0 3-46.6
RUSHING�R: Horne 17-40, Harrington 4-13, McPherson 1-5, Marshall 1-(-11), Jackson 7-(-12). ED: Baker 18-74, Anderson 7-57, Arrington 7-53, Murphy 10-18, E. Lanier 6-8, Gokey 1-1, McCoy 1-0-18.
PASSING� R: Jackson 6-14-0 60. ED: Scarborough 2-5-0 12.
RECEIVING� R: Marshall 4-48, Harrington 1-10, Mathews 1-2. ED: Baker 1-6, Arrington 1-4.


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I would say that describes the problem perfectly. My car has about 2900 miles, and today the problem seemed worse than before.
One owner has said he will pursue this as a Lemon problem. Another responded that it's only a lemon if it is not built correctly, as opposed to poor engineering. I wonder about that. Certainly seems that it's conceivable that ALL examples of a certain model are indeed lemons.
I have not been to the dealer yet about this, but will make an appointment tomorrow.0
Another thought on this issue: some owners with only a few miles on their cars are not reporting the vibration. Is it possible that VCM does not engage until the engine is broken in, perhaps at 1,000 miles? I did not notice the vibration when I test drove a car with a couple of dozen miles. Granted, the sales person keeps up a friendly chatter which could drown things out, and we were not usually running at the critical RPMs.0
You have to argue in court that all V6 VCM engines are lemons. Not Accords only. The V6 VCM was installed on Pilots (2009 and later), Odysseys, Crosstours, and Accords. That's a plantation of lemons.
It's interesting that Acura management said "no thanks" to the VCM technology. And they have lots of Honda V6 engines on their Acuras.0
quality4us Posts: 11I am beginning to suspect that the vibration I am experiencing, while perhaps related to the VCM, may be associated with a certain vehicles (e.g., a certain production run). It appears that not all owners are experience this.0
My wife for instance wouldn't feel a thing. Even if some pistons would be missing. Or a tire would be flat. Madonna CD ... sunshine ... who cares about some shaking ?? Some massage is always welcome !
Me ... probably I would feel what you feel. It would drive me crazy.
It's very driver dependent. You have to drive a couple of VCM cars by yourself. You can't trust what unknown people say on this website.0
davee4 Posts: 2As you noted, I did not feel the "vibration" during a pretty long test drive. In fact, the vibration did not occur until about two weeks later. Since that time, it has been consistent in the same ~1600 to 1800 RPM range, as noted by others in the forum. Although not mentioned in the forum, the vibration does not occur until the engine warms up. I assume that the VCM does not engage until the engine reaches a specific temp. Has anyone else noticed this? I have also contacted Honda and let them know that this vibration certainly does not feel "normal". I was told, I would get a call back in a couple days. I will anxiously wait by the phone!0
dpmeersman Posts: 275The Acura RDX has VCM on it's six cylinder. I believe that is the only model.0
stevp Posts: 1Dear quality4us,
Will you please post the Honda tracking numbers for the screeching audio and the vibration when in 3-cylinder mode problems. I am very interested in buying an Accord Touring IF all the sexy features work properly. I would like to be able to track these two issues myself. Frankly they are deal breakers for me for this car.0
jmaxe Posts: 198Precisely why I wait until late in a new model year or yr 2 to buy.0
choppedntubbed Posts: 39Let me preface my comments with the fact that I am an avid Honda enthusiast, and have driven Hondas for years, in addition to purchasing 3 for my children over the past 5 years.
I test drove an Accord EXL V6 with Navi yesterday. The car was absolutely beautiful, and the different, yet subtle exterior styling changes really work. When I got in the car, I was extremely impressed with the luxurious feel the car has to it. Absolutely loved the dash layout, and how comfortable the car was. Didn't care so much for the push button start (not sure why the auto industry has created a need for push button start). I'd prefer not to have it in my car. I also didn't care for the right side mirror camera; I really don't think I can ever stop the habit of looking over my right shoulder, regardless of the camera or not. Other than that, Honda really hit the mark with overall exterior and interior styling.
But, most importantly, the very first time I pushed down the gas pedal, the car stuttered at first, and then started to move along. It did it several times during the test drive. I was disappointed, and then I thought that I have never purchased a first year new model production Honda. Jmaxe brings up a great point. And, it is one that I preach all the time. Yet, I simply got caught up in the moment of purchasing the 2013 Acccord. However, I didn't get it. Hopefully, they will get the issues sorted out, and I look forward to test driving a 2014.0
albert72 Posts: 180All - I have had a Honda with a 6 cyl VCM for years with no vibration issues and car has nearly 40k on it. There is a counterbalancing system in this engine to compensate for the imbalance when the cylinders shut down.
Issue with the '13 Accord is that the 6 cyl engine is new - it is part of their earth dreams program where the engine is more efficient. This engine will be going into other honda and acura products so in time, they will work out any vibration issues but as a first year product, it may take time to find a workaround.0
Man ...
"... there is a counterbalancing system in this engine ..." !?!
I would bet $1,000 that you have no clue what you are talking about. A mechanical counterbalancing system, to compensate for the 3 dead cylinders, would be extremely complex and costly. With or without VCM, the engine is basically the same. They stop feeding 3 cylinders, and I think they disable the valves. The coupes (2012 and 2013) have a VCM V6 if they are automatic, and a regular V6 if they are manual. Do you think Honda developed one engine for the the automatic V6 coupe, and another engine for the manual V6 coupe ?! It's absurd.
They installed some fancy engine mounts (to allow the engine to shake freely, without transmitting too much vibration to the car body), and an "active noise cancellation" which is a signal sent to speakers which cancels some of the engine noise (not the vibration obviously).
I never understood why some people post, when they have no clue what happens under the hood. It makes the discussion more confusing, and less interesting.0
I've been toying with the idea of trading in my Camry next year and going back to Accord (still my second car). But I have to admit, after reading these "early adopter" posts, I'm having second, third, fourth, etc. thoughts ... This is one of the most disappointing threads for a new car that I've read in a long time - and that includes Chrysler (say no more!)
Seems as though Honda needs to get new software developers for the dashboard system and ... I can't imagine what the deal is with the CVT.
I want to honestly thank all of the posters here for giving me a "heads up" on this car.0
Can you provide some pluses/minuses for your current 2012 camry SE? Toyota has some awesome lease deals right now that i am reviewing while i wait for Honda to offer something on the Accord. For example, the 2012 Camry SE Limited Edition that retails for $27084 can be leased for 35 payments of $250 (6.5% tax included) with zero down. i realize that TFS does not include gap insurance and there is a $350 disposition fee but wow, what a deal...0
Sure. Here's what I'd say. At the time I was buying (Fall of 2011), it was hands-down the best car on the market in its class - neither the new Fusion, nor Altima, nor Accord had yet appeared, so the decision was easy. I never liked the Sonata (though I have to admit I might have looked more closely at the Kia Optima had I thought about it - very sharp car with a very nice interior).
I had no idea, BTW, that I'd end up with a Camry. I went looking for an Accord, but the last generation was such a ponderous, poorly-equipped barge that I crossed it off my list with little additional thought. Nothing made me sadder; I've been a Honda guy for years.
That said, here are the pluses to the Camry SE: very roomy, extremely quick for a 4-cylinder, excellent 6-speed automatic (very smooth shifting with little lag), paddle shifters (for those so inclined), idling so smooth I sometimes forget it's running (went shopping one day with the car running the entire time I was in the store - YIKES!!! - came out and tried to restart the car), nice handling with well-weighted steering (biggest surprise for me, given my experience with rental Camrys of the past), nicely firm ride, and extremely comfortable front seats with lumbar support on the driver's side.
From what I've read here, Toyota is much more competent with respect to electronics. My car has the Entune system, which I'd highly recommend. It comes with Siriux/XM, GPS navigation (if so ordered), backup camera, a fully-functioning bluetooth implementation (I have had two iPhones pair with it flawlessly), a very fine six speaker stereo system (Panasonic), no static (LOL), and software for monitoring your gas mileage real time if you'd like. I also think the car looks nice in an understated way. Also, the brakes are excellent - very well weighted and much more communicative than on my Accord.
Cons: You see yourself coming and going 15,000 times a day (LOL)! I really wish the car still came with a 6-speed manual (discontinued this year, a sign of the times), gas mileage - while good - isn't what I'd hoped (@33 highway and 24 city), handling - again while good - isn't as responsive as on my old Accord (I'd like to drive a 2013 Accord to see how it feels).
Otherwise, I really can't complain. So far, with 14 months of ownership, it hasn't given me any troubles (very Toyota). Only time will tell. At the moment though, I'm quite satified.
I hope this has helped.0
van123 Posts: 14We bought a 2013 EX Accord with the 4 cylinder engine in November. We currently have 4350 miles on the car. I couldn't be more pleased with it's comfort, performance and features. We have taken trips of 500 miles with it 3 times and it is also my daily driver. I can't feel the hesitation some have written about. The 4 cylinder is more than adequate for me. I would truly recommend this car to anyone who asks and wouldn't hesitate to purchase again. My wife has a 2007 Special Edition Accord which we also love. Great cars!0
Thanks for the feedback. Glad you haven't had the issues people talk about here. I still think I'll wait until the 2014 model year to even contemplate a trade in (really more like 2015 in all likelihood).0
Great response!0
This has happened a few times now. On my 2013 EX-L accord, Sometimes the radio will read my incoming text's, and other times it will not (tried 2 android phones that are on the approved list). Also, I've hit the disp button to bring up the front screen menu, while turning the dial to select a mode, the screen will change brightness but will not let me select a menu option (phone, radio, system, ect). Resetting the vehicle seems to fix it but it still comes back. Sometime hitting the source button on the wheel will fix it too? Rather annoying.0
Thanks !0
I bought my 2013 automatic Honda Accord LX sedan in November 2012 for $20,840 plus TTL. I thought it was a fantastic value until I spent more time in it. I am feeling the same jerking, stutter when gently accelerating from 5 to 40 mph. In fact, I think it is actually getting worse with the more miles that I put on it. I was told by my local Honda dealer that this is a common problem with the new Accord engines. The overly stiff ride also has worn on my nerves. Keep these things in mind Accord shoppers. Honda has NOT fixed these issues, nor are they taking care of their loyal Honda buyers like myself.0
Has anyone been able to find a Honda dealership that is able to find a solution to the jerking and hesitation that the 2013 Honda Accord sedans are having issues with? I have a 2013 automatic Accord LX that was purchased in November 2012, and I know this stutter when accelerating from 5 to 40 mph is actually getting worse on my vehicle.0
I don't think I saw any complaints about jerking / hesitation on this website. V6 owners complained about VCM vibration, but no jerking / hesitation. Do you have the 6 cyl or the 4 cyl ?0
I got this from one of the Accord geek forums. Edmunds won't let me link to it but the info is worth reading:
"Thanks everyone for the great information. The thread should help many make the decision which may or may not be the same as mine.
I think the main points are:
1. Make sure it is Honda Care and not some Fly by Night Company.
2. You do not have to get it at the time of sale.
3. It is usually cheaper to get it from a different Honda dealer. http://hyannishondacare.com/ was the cheapest of the ones I looked at.
I've a strong believer in being self insured. I get insurance for catastrophic things like health, home, and auto accidents. Auto accident is more that should I get sued up the wazoo then auto body damage. Being self insured means sometimes I will have to pay but over the long run, I will be well ahead. I was concern about the DI and CVT but the power train warranty which comes with the car is 5 years/60k miles. I also believe in Honda engineering.
Peace of mind means different things to different people. To me it means not spending money for something I did not need or want. I often spent money on things I did not need but wanted.
At this time, I decided not to get Honda Care."0
I had a Camry LE (?) from Hertz as a car rental for 10 days and wasn't too happy with it. I think the cost cutting is still quite evident even if they improved it. If you touch the roof you feel almost no fabric and the seats feel pretty thin and hard. At the front bumper I saw they used plastic screws and one came loose.
Just been at dealer last week to checkout new Accord and I think difference is huge especially with the (more expensive) EX-L. But best to check it out yourself. Finish is lot better and as good as my Acura I'm driving now. Haven't done a test drive though yet but supposedly it drives lot better than Camry (which feels to me little bit floaty and steering feel is not very direct).
There are always some problems with new cars. You could certainly wait a year or so until some issues are fixed but also remember forum is mainly about reporting problems so you don't know how widespread it is.0
The first post showed jerking at low speeds for 4 cyl. Then later on there was the VCM vibration for 6 cyl. So both issues were reported by several.
Not sure if there's any TSB yet for those or if Accord is even working on a fix (and how many vehicles are affected).0
I have a 2013 Honda Accord sedan 4cyl. When I brought it to my local dealer, they told me that this was normal, but I am almost positive it is worse today than it was a few months ago. As I type this to you, I am waiting for Honda customer service to give me a call back. I hope they will give me some information that is helpful.0
I assume you have the CVT. Have you joined one or two of the Accord forums where many informed owners post their experiences? I haven't read that much negative about the CVT. Try vtec dot net and drive accord dot net
When was your Accord LX built?0
A Customer Service Agent from Honda, by the name of Brittany, asked that I bring my Accord to my local Honda dealership, Orr Honda of Hot Springs, and ride with a technician to make sure that they are experiencing the same hesitation, stutter, jerking in acceleration that we have concerns about. When I am able to do so, I will let you know what I am told.0
thomasr1950 Posts: 76I have a 2013 EX-L with Navi. I thought at night if the car was unlocked by the remote the headlights would come on. Do they?0


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After moving to the Northeast for the first time, Will tries to adjust to his new environment. Bored and aimless, he spends most of his days wandering from place to place, looking for some form of entertainment. He often finds it on the streets, casually observing the passersby or watching girls from afar. Yet, whatever pleasure he gains from this type of voyeuristic existence inevitably fades, and he looks to his friends to fill the void.
He also looks to Leah, an impressionable grad student who he sleeps with on a regular basis. While Leah probably wants a little more from their relationship, Will is fully content to keep things uncomplicated. One night at an uneventful party, he is reacquainted with an old fling, the charming and eccentric Molly. Even though they share a blatant chemistry, Molly swiftly and nonchalantly keeps Will's advances at bay.
Next, Will turns to Lauren, another old friend with whom he's had a past. Lauren is readily willing to act on their mutual attraction, as long as there are no strings attached. Yet, when Will pushes her limits too far, he immediately backs off and continues to look elsewhere. After spending a night with a random older woman, Will decides that he must go after Molly's affections once and for all, regardless of the consequences. "Northeast" is an objective portrayal of Will, an amoral modern man. While Will is a unique character, the film asks the viewer to question whether he is really that different from any of us.
When I first moved to New York in the summer of 2006, I was having a tough time adjusting to my new city. I had a lot of things going for me but nothing could change the fact that I was pretty unhappy. One night during this time, I had a long phone conversation with my father, which was not exactly a common occurrence for he and I. Out of that conversation, he told me something that I never forgot. Drawing upon his own experience of living in the city decades before, he said to me: "New York is a funny place. You're surrounded by more people than you've ever been and ever will be in your entire life, and yet you'll never feel more alone."
While this wasn't the most life-changing, mind-altering revelation I had ever heard, there was something perfectly concise and universal about what he was explaining to me. Anyone who has spent more than a week in New York has felt its uncompromising indifference and pervasive loneliness. And I'm not talking about the gritty NYC of the 1970s or 1980s, but rather the post-Giuliani, cleaned-up, corporate version. It's a singular indescribable feeling, one that is certainly not specific only to New York City, or even to the Northeast. Yet, it just seems more apparent there than anywhere else that I've ever lived, possibly because it's so readily accepted by all of those who endure it.
As a writer, this feeling ultimately became a concept, as it was impossible for me to avoid. I was living with it and experiencing it every single day, so no matter what I tried to write, it somehow saturated itself into my work. About a year after I had moved, Jason Selvig and I were doing a comedy show and everything that we were writing was somehow tainted by our own loneliness and anger. To be honest, most of the jokes were probably better for it. Likewise, NORTHEAST, which started as a very different type of script, quickly and thankfully became about the events that I was living and observing firsthand. I wanted to show the essence of the city in all of its clumsy glory, and also capture the people and the relationships that have mattered most to me. There are very few scenes in the movie that were imagined, and very few characters that weren't based on real people. In that way, it's sort of a love letter to regular people trying to make a go of it in a regular city.
The movie is many things to me, but at its core, it will always be about that all-encompassing feeling that my dad explained so well, about how an environment can affect a person, or even a whole mass of people, about how you can find yourself all alone in a room full of others. Human connection to me will always be that great spiritual mystery beyond anything else. You will never be able to be somebody else, but maybe you can get close enough. I'm pretty sure that's why people sit down to write stories, and why others sit down to read them.
DAVID CALL as Will
A native of Washington state and a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, David Call can soon be seen starring in Alistair Banks Griffin's TWO GATES OF SLEEP (Cannes 2010) and Lena Dunham's TINY FURNITURE (IFC Films/SXSW 2010). He was most recently in DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE MORGANS? with Hugh Grant, as well as EVENING, Chad Lowe's BEAUTIFUL OHIO and THE NOTORIOUS BETTY PAGE. He has also worked extensively in television, with recurring roles on "Gossip Girl," "Rescue Me," "Fringe" and "Mercy," as well as past appearances on "Numb3rs," "Army Wives" and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent." He recently directed, co-wrote and produced the short film B.U.S.T., which won the Special Jury Prize at the Dallas International Film Festival.
ELÉONORE HENDRICKS as Molly
Eléonore Hendricks was born in downtown Manhattan. After cultivating strength and sensitivity from the Quaker Friends School in NYC and the all women's Smith College, she began a simultaneous pursuit in film and photography. As an actor she has worked on various films including, A GUIDE TO RECOGNIZING YOUR SAINTS, THE PLEASURE OF BEING ROBBED, and DADDY LONGLEGS. Her performance in THE PLEASURE OF BEING ROBBED earned her the Prix d'Interpretation from Festival De Belfort.
MEGAN TUSING as Leah
Megan Tusing has been a resident of New York City since 2006. A few Film/TV credits include "Law & Order: SVU," "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "Mercy," "Postales (LoFu Productions)," and "Odd Jobs (oddjobnation.com)." Megan recently filmed a co-star role on HBO's "Bored to Death" which will air this fall. Some New York theatre credits include Wolves (59E59), Airborne (Ensemble Studio Theatre Marathon '10), Princes of Waco (Ensemble Studio Theatre '09 & '10), The Theory of Everything (Lake George Theatre Lab), Sine Wave Goodbye (The Paper Industry), When Is A Clock (Blue Coyote Theater Group), And The Spirit of Christmas Passed (The Brick), Stock Home (NYC Fringe) and Happy Girl (Samuel French Festival). Megan is a graduate of James Madison University.
LAUREN SHANNON as Lauren
Lauren Shannon received her degree in acting at Emerson College. Film credits include THE UNIDENTIFIED; NIGHT SHIPS, directed by Adam Bizanski. New York theater work includes Illuminati; Quick and Dirty; The Director. Lauren is a former BAT with the Flea Theater, and she lives and works in NYC.
LAURA FORD as Caroline
Laura Ford has appeared in films such as ASSASSINATION OF A HIGH SCHOOL PRESIDENT (with Bruce Willis), Carolina (with Julia Stiles), and CAYMAN WENT (with Michael Lombardi.) Television appearances include "Numb3rs" (CBS), "Heist" (NBC), "Lucky" (FX), "Sports Night"(NBC), and "LA Doctors" (CBS). She is a graduate of the Atlantic Theater Company's Two-Year Professional Training Program.
JASON SELVIG as Jason
Jason received a BFA in Drama from Syracuse University's School of Visual and Performing Arts, where he wrote and performed in numerous theatrical productions. After moving to New York, Jason co-created the sketch-comedy show, "North Palm Wrestling," which aired on MTV2. Jason wrote and starred in most of the show's sketches. He has performed as a live stand-up comedian, been featured in commercials, and has written and acted in numerous web and television pilots.
TATE ELLINGTON as Patrick
Tate Ellington most recently starred opposite Robert Pattinson in the Summit feature film REMEMBER ME. He also starred in the THE ELEPHANT KING, which was selected for the Tribeca Film Festival, and for which he won Best Actor at the Brooklyn International Film Festival. His theatre credits include The Philanthropist on Broadway opposite Matthew Broderick and Steven Weber , The Shape Of Things for the Rising Sun Performance Company, and the 2004 Fringe Festival winning Dog Sees God at the SoHo Playhouse. Other film and TV credits include ABC's "The Unusuals," Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson's THE INVENTION OF LYING, HBO Film's TAKING CHANCE, and the independent film RED opposite Brian Cox.
GREGORY KOHN, Writer/Director
Gregory began his directing career with the MTV2 sketch-comedy show, "North Palm Wrestling." In addition to directing, he also co-wrote, produced and edited the show. Gregory has also directed numerous music videos, most notably for the critically acclaimed band, Sleigh Bells. NORTHEAST is his first feature film. He is the writer of numerous screenplays and television pilots.
CHRISTINE NO Producer
Christine graduated from the American Film Institute Conservatory with her MFA in Producing. Her short film PATROL premiered in competition at the Sundance Film Festival, 2010 and was a Finalist for the Student Academy Award. She lives in New York and is currently associate producing a feature film in Los Angeles.
ELEONORE MEIER, Producer
Eleonore's first feature-length film, MACHO, which sold to IFC, was made in-between her first and second year at the American Film Institute, where she earned her MFA in December of 2009. While studying, she interned at Wendy Finerman's production company and for Dream Entertainment at the American Film Market. Eleonore has produced numerous short films and is involved as an executive producer in Dieter Meier's (Yello) feature film THE LIGHTMAKER, which premiered at the Berlinale in 2001. She currently lives in Los Angeles where she is starting her own production company.
CATHERINE GOLDSCHMIDT, Director of Photography
As a Film Studies major at Wesleyan University, Catherine's first cinematography credit was Benh Zeitlin's EGG, which won Best Animated Short at Slamdance in 2005. Catherine went on to study filmmaking at FAMU in Prague, and Cinematography at the American Film Institute Conservatory in Los Angeles, where she received her MFA in 2009. Upon graduating from AFI, Catherine was awarded the highly competitive Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Internship, which allowed her to shadow and assist DP Alan Caso, ASC on the set of NBC's "Trauma." Catherine has shot everything from narrative to experimental to commercial work in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and most recently London.
YVETTE GRANATA, Production Designer
Yvette graduated from the University of Michigan where she studied English literature and the narrative form. She also studied Renaissance art and architecture in Rome, Italy on scholarship. After graduating, Yvette moved to New York where she became involved in filmmaking, first working on Antonio Campos' independent feature, AFTERSCHOOL. She has since worked in the art department on an array of projects, including films directed by Nicole Holofcener and Todd Haynes, and has production designed a number of projects, including the Cinereach grant fellowship short The Drawing by Gabe Long for which director Lauren Collyer mentored. NORTHEAST is the first feature film production designed by Yvette. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.
WILLIAM LEHMAN, Editor
William Lehman (b. 1983) is a freelance editor living in New York City. His recent work includes editing the THE LYNCH PIN (dir. Edward Burns). He has worked in the editorial department on numerous features and docs, including BLUE VALENTINE, THE YES MEN FIX THE WORLD, and YOUSSOU NDOUR: I BRING WHAT I LOVE.
JOHN LAROSA, Sound Designer
After studying film at San Jose State and the University of Southern California, John has been doing sound for picture for the past four years. Working in both production and post production sound has given him the ability to think like a sound editor during production. Whether recording sound on set or editing sound in his studio (hyjinx sound), John's ultimate goal is to make sound an active member of the cinematic storytelling process.
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Canada moves to top of Group standings
Stockholm, Sweden – Claude Giroux registered a goal and two assists to lead Canada in Friday's 4-1 win over Belarus at the World Hockey Championship.
Steven Stamkos and Andrew Ladd each had a goal and one helper for Canada, which sits atop the Group S standings with 13 points, two more than Switzerland.
Ryan O'Reilly supplied the other Canadian tally, while Belarus tested goaltender Devan Dubnyk with only 10 shots.
Alexei Yefimenko scored the lone Belarusian goal and Dmitri Milchakov stopped 33 shots.
Also in Group S action, the Czech Republic doubled up winless Slovenia, 4-2.
In Helsinki, the host Finns got two goals from Petri Kontiola in a 3-2 win over defending champion Russia. The triumph moved Finland into first place in the Group H standings.
The Russians were coming off Thursday's shocking 2-1 setback to France that ended their 13-game event winning streak.
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Abhay has always been fascinated with how things work — from gadgets to hardware and software. His early passion for tinkering paved the way for his commitment to tech innovation and formed the basis of his core belief: Continuous reinvention is how businesses disrupt and lead. At Adobe, Abhay is applying that same desire to disrupt and lead to the company's technology strategy, bringing fresh ideas and insight to initiatives across cloud platform, mobility, data science, and ecosystems. Before joining Adobe in 2015, Abhay led teams at IBM, Oracle, Microsoft, i2, and Kony and contributed to more than 20 patents. It is no surprise that outside of work he continues to tap into his love for tinkering by pursuing landscape photography and creating Minecraft worlds.
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The Jeffco school board voted unanimously last Thursday night to scrap plans to test and implement the inBloom system for storing student information.
"It was such a great sense of relief to hear that our voice was heard and that our concerns were recognized," said Jeffco parent Rachael Stickland.
The district's controversial plan to test the system was a prominent issue in the campaign for the Nov. 5 school board election, in which three conservative candidates won seats on the five-member board.
The district had been planning to pilot inBloom, which would have stored and centralized student data in a "cloud"-based system. Teachers would use that centralized information to make data management easier — giving teachers more time to teach.
The vote to abandon inBloom, by the existing board, also came shortly after longtime schools Superintendent Cindy Stevenson announced plans to retire at the end of the school year. Stevenson's last day will be June 30, 2014.
Although ties with inBloom have been cut, the school board remains focused on delivering a "classroom dashboard" for teachers but will search for alternative data-storage options.
"The dashboard will help teachers identify where students need extra help and which children need more challenging material," school board President Lesley Dahlkemper said. "It provides a wealth of resources for teachers to engage students and their different learning styles."
Listening to the community
"InBloom has some great things to offer," board member Jill Fellman said after last Thursday's meeting. "But it's dividing our community, and that's not what we want."
Parents started voicing concerns about inBloom and the security of student data after a presentation to the school board in March.
"It was entirely unexpected of the current board to vote to sever ties with inBloom," Stickland said. "I'm obviously pleased the board responded to the legitimate concerns of the community."
Stickland started the website www.schoolbelongstothechildren.org and an online petition in March asking the district to end its relationship with inBloom.
In September, Stevenson announced that parents would be able to opt out of inBloom if they didn't feel comfortable with student data being stored in the cloud.
"I think, for members of our community, there were concerns about placing student achievement data on a … server other than a district server," Dahlkemper said. "We felt it was important to listen to our community."
The board's unanimous vote brought a quick death to a program the district had been working on extensively.
"I think it was an appropriate decision (to cancel inBloom)," Dahlkemper said. "I think that as we work with the new board, we can talk about what lies ahead in terms of advances in technology. (And) we want to make sure we engage the community every step of the way."
A watchful eye
During the election campaign, the three newly elected school board members all had said they were opposed to storing student data in the inBloom cloud, but parents will be watching this new board closely as well.
"I'll continue to hold the new board as accountable as the previous board," Stickland said. "Every parent should be aware and vigilant when it comes to protecting our student data."
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A cast of eight populates TheatreAC's latest, but every mummy, housemaid, British lord and werewolf will be played by only two actors.
Charles Ludlam's "The Mystery of Irma Vep," opening Friday, requires actors Josiah Castro and David Downs to change costumes 35 times in the course of its madcap send-up of melodramas and 1940s horror and suspense films, particularly Alfred Hitchcock's "Rebecca."
The title character is the presumed-dead first wife of Lord Edgar, an Egyptologist now married to Lady Enid.
Their house staff includes a maid, Jane, and a swineherd, Nicodemus.
And then there's a werewolf, a ghost, a vampire and a mummy to round out the rest of the cast.
"All of (the characters) take themselves too seriously, and each one of them is over the top," director Ray Newburg said. "They're getting that quite well.
"This gives them a chance to breathe and be a little silly, and what better way to do that than to be in drag?" he said.
The farce "sounded really fun and really challenging," Castro said.
"I just love two-man shows. Having a small cast makes it so you get to know your acting partner really well and learn how to act off them," Downs said.
Staging the play has been a longtime dream of Newburg, who first saw it on a student trip to New York, then again as a costumer for a Dallas production in 1999.
"I've never had so much fun," Newburg said. "I've always been kind of scared of staging it.
"Once I got here, I became less afraid of it - granted, it took 13 years to do it."


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UCLA's Operation Mend reconstructs lives for servicemembers
By SUSAN ABRAM | Daily News, Los Angeles | Published: July 5, 2013
LOS ANGELES — The sniper's bullet bored into the right side of Army Sgt. Jason March's jaw on an August afternoon in 2006.
He'd been standing in the gun turret of a Bradley Fighting Vehicle, leading a platoon near a hot zone in Fallujah, Iraq in search of snipers. But the enemy found March first.
The bullet shattered jawbone and teeth, ripped through muscle and flesh, then exited. It was never found.
Knocked off his feet and unconscious, March was rushed to a hospital in Germany. In flight, he suffered two strokes and was paralyzed on the left side of his body. By the time he reached Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, surgeons removed the cap of his skull to allow his swollen brain to shrink back to normal. That took several months. They used his third rib to replace his mandible.
"They did all the bone reconstruction on my face, but I could not move one side," said March, 42, a Sacramento native who now lives in San Antonio. "That was due to the severed nerve on my right side."
March credits the surgeons at Brooke for reconstructing his face and head, but even they admitted they couldn't do the fine tuning. March spent two years at Brooke. He had felt worn down by so many surgeries, he almost abandoned the idea of more procedures. But March wanted something back that the sniper had almost wiped from his face: his smile.
He was, he said, always the guy who liked being in photos.
So he was referred to a program called Operation Mend, based at UCLA.
"I went to Operation Mend and the doctors asked, 'What can we do'?" March said. "I told them I'd love to be able to smile again."
For the last six years, veterans have trickled in to Operation Mend, a collaborative effort with cosmetic surgeons from UCLA who see servicemen and women in need of advanced facial and hand surgery among other services.
The team receives badly scarred and burned veterans, many from Brooke, who were disfigured by improvised explosive devices and other realities of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
So far, 88 veterans including seven women, have come through the program. Some veterans require up to 50 surgeries to repair the fragile nerves in hands, or reconstruct a cheek, nose or chin.
But in the last few years, many veterans released from military hospitals have suffered from surgery fatigue, and either don't want to continue with treatment or else don't know about the program. Some already have undergone 60 surgeries by the time they reach UCLA. In some cases, some veterans feel they don't deserve it.
That's troubling to hand surgeon, Dr. Kody Azari, who co-directs Operation Mend with plastic surgeon Dr. Christopher Crisera. The physicians said the program is ready to see more patients and can help veterans come full circle in their treatment. Besides surgery, the program offers travel fare, accommodations and counseling.
"Some of the patients either no longer want to go further and they are living with injuries, or they believe they are not worth it," Azari said. "They'll say I don't need help, but that veteran over there deserves it."
More than 50,000 U.S. troops have been wounded in action during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Both Azar and Crisera say they believe among them are those who live in small towns and may not realize there is a free program out there for them.
Established in 2007, Operation Mend was founded by Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Board and Executive Committee member Ron A. Katz and his wife Maddie.
It is funded through an existing grant from the Iraq Afghanistan Deployment Impact Fund (IADIF) via the California Community Foundation, along with private donor support. Although it began as a program focused on facial reconstruction, it now includes everything from the repair of orthopedic surgery to prosthetic ears.
Azari and Crisera say the program has evolved to tailor the needs of each veterans.
"We want to let people know we're here," Azari said. "We're providing care to those who have difficult issues, but don't know where to turn, Our goal is to heal their external scars, which helps them heal their internal scars."
Though the program demands that servicemen and women stay in Los Angeles with their families for a long period of time, Crisera said the veterans never complain.
"They are the most upbeat human beings I have ever met," he said. "They are the easiest patients to care for."
To help March, doctors took a nerve from his left calf and connected it to the left side of his face and ran that over his lip, a quarter inch below his nose. They removed the dead cheek muscle from the right side of his face and found a similar size muscle near his groin area.
After about a year, the right side of his face moved one day as he looked into the mirror. He could smile at himself.
"I ran out and hugged my wife and I showed her," March said. "It was just amazing. Dreams do come true."
March lives in San Antonio, where he visits with veterans at the Brooke Army Medical Center. He said he promotes Operation Mend to those who think they can't get any better. After undergoing 80 surgeries to his face, March said he understands why veterans may hesitate. But the sacrifice is worth it, he tells them.
"Operation Mend gave me back my morale, my confidence and I'm able to do something I always wanted to do," March said.
"The first impression to anybody is your face. This organization started a whole new world for soldiers."
American Homecomings is a project that chronicles the lives of returning veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. They face serious challenges when they come home. For more American Homecomings stories, visit AmericanHomecomings.com.


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Stevenage crushed Sheffield Wednesday with a 5-1 scoreline that will crank up the pressure on Owls boss Gary Megson.
It was a dream first half for Stevenage as they ripped Wednesday apart to lead 4-0 at the interval, while the visitors were reduced to 10 men in the closing stages when substitue Jermaine Johnson was sent off for violent conduct.
Craig Reid opened the scoring in the sixth minute when he pounced after Wednesday goalkeeper Richard O'Donnell had saved Ronnie Henry's initial shot.
Five minutes later it was two-nil as John Mousinho fired an accurate low drive past O'Donnell and in the 17th minute Stevenage extended their lead as Michael Bostwick steadied himself before burying a shot which flew in off the post.
The fourth goal, eight minutes before the break, came when Lawrie Wilson was fortunate as his mis-directed effort somehow crept past the stunned O'Donnell.
Darius Charles rifled in the fifth in the 67th minute before Wednesday finally responded seven minutes later when Gary Madine tapped home a consolation, but it got worse for the Owls when Johnson was sent off in the dying minutes following an off-the-ball incident.
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The Tampa Bay Times has a very disturbing report about how religious exemptions allow Christian academies and homes to commit the most horrible abuse against teenagers in the name of God. They begin with the story of one young man who nearly died at the Gateway Christian Military Academy after several days of abuse, then look at the laws that allow this to go on with impunity:
In this state, unlicensed religious homes can abuse children and go on operating for years. Almost 30 years ago, Florida legislators passed a law eliminating state oversight of children's homes that claim government rules hamper their religious practices.
Today, virtually anyone can claim a list of religious ideals, take in children and subject them to punishment and isolation that verge on torture — so long as they quote chapter and verse to justify it.
The Tampa Bay Times spent a year investigating more than 30 religious homes that have housed children in recent years across Florida. Some operate with a religious exemption, legally regulated by a private Christian organization instead of the state. Others lost their exemption and operate with no legal accreditation at all.
Although most drew few complaints, nearly a dozen have been hounded by allegations of abuse. A review of thousands of pages of investigative files and interviews with dozens of former residents found:
• State authorities have responded to at least 165 allegations of abuse and neglect in the past decade, but homes have remained open even after the state found evidence of sex abuse and physical injury.• The religious exemption has for decades allowed homes to avoid state restrictions on corporal punishment. Homes have pinned children to the ground for hours, confined them in seclusion for days, made them stand until they wet themselves and exercised them until they vomited.
• Children have been bruised, bloodied and choked to unconsciousness in the name of Christian discipline. A few barely escaped with their lives. In addition, in two settled lawsuits, a mother said her son was forced to hike on broken feet; a father said his son was handcuffed, bound at the feet, locked away for three days and struck by other boys at the instruction of the home.
• Adults have ordered children to participate in the punishment, requiring them to act as jailors, to bully troublemakers or to chase, tackle and sit on their peers.
• Teens have been denounced as sinners, called "faggots" and "whores," and humiliated in front of their peers for menstrual stains and suspicions of masturbation.
• Parents share the blame. Some sign away their children for a year or more without first visiting a home or checking credentials. But state officials bear some responsibility because they have not warned the public about programs they believe are abusive.
• Florida taxpayers have supported some unlicensed homes with hundreds of thousands of dollars in McKay scholarships — a government program to help special needs students pay tuition at private schools.
It's not only time to start putting those who run these homes in jail, it's time to start putting the parents there too.