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1 Samuel 29-31
The Philistines Reject David
29 The entire Philistine army now mobilized at Aphek, and the Israelites camped at the spring in Jezreel. 2 As the Philistine rulers were leading out their troops in groups of hundreds and thousands, David and his men marched at the rear with King Achish. 3 But the Philistine commanders demanded, "What are these Hebrews doing here?"
And Achish told them, "This is David, the servant of King Saul of Israel. He's been with me for years, and I've never found a single fault in him from the day he arrived until today."
4 But the Philistine commanders were angry. "Send him back to the town you've given him!" they demanded. "He can't go into the battle with us. What if he turns against us in battle and becomes our adversary? Is there any better way for him to reconcile himself with his master than by handing our heads over to him? 5 Isn't this the same David about whom the women of Israel sing in their dances,
'Saul has killed his thousands,
and David his ten thousands'?"
6 So Achish finally summoned David and said to him, "I swear by the Lord that you have been a trustworthy ally. I think you should go with me into battle, for I've never found a single flaw in you from the day you arrived until today. But the other Philistine rulers won't hear of it. 7 Please don't upset them, but go back quietly."
8 "What have I done to deserve this treatment?" David demanded. "What have you ever found in your servant, that I can't go and fight the enemies of my lord the king?"
9 But Achish insisted, "As far as I'm concerned, you're as perfect as an angel of God. But the Philistine commanders are afraid to have you with them in the battle. 10 Now get up early in the morning, and leave with your men as soon as it gets light."
11 So David and his men headed back into the land of the Philistines, while the Philistine army went on to Jezreel.
David Destroys the Amalekites
30 Three days later, when David and his men arrived home at their town of Ziklag, they found that the Amalekites had made a raid into the Negev and Ziklag; they had crushed Ziklag and burned it to the ground. 2 They had carried off the women and children and everyone else but without killing anyone.
3 When David and his men saw the ruins and realized what had happened to their families, 4 they wept until they could weep no more. 5 David's two wives, Ahinoam from Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal from Carmel, were among those captured. 6 David was now in great danger because all his men were very bitter about losing their sons and daughters, and they began to talk of stoning him. But David found strength in the Lord his God.
7 Then he said to Abiathar the priest, "Bring me the ephod!" So Abiathar brought it. 8 Then David asked the Lord, "Should I chase after this band of raiders? Will I catch them?"
And the Lord told him, "Yes, go after them. You will surely recover everything that was taken from you!"
9 So David and his 600 men set out, and they came to the brook Besor. 10 But 200 of the men were too exhausted to cross the brook, so David continued the pursuit with 400 men.
11 Along the way they found an Egyptian man in a field and brought him to David. They gave him some bread to eat and water to drink. 12 They also gave him part of a fig cake and two clusters of raisins, for he hadn't had anything to eat or drink for three days and nights. Before long his strength returned.
13 "To whom do you belong, and where do you come from?" David asked him.
"I am an Egyptian—the slave of an Amalekite," he replied. "My master abandoned me three days ago because I was sick. 14 We were on our way back from raiding the Kerethites in the Negev, the territory of Judah, and the land of Caleb, and we had just burned Ziklag."
15 "Will you lead me to this band of raiders?" David asked.
The young man replied, "If you take an oath in God's name that you will not kill me or give me back to my master, then I will guide you to them."
16 So he led David to them, and they found the Amalekites spread out across the fields, eating and drinking and dancing with joy because of the vast amount of plunder they had taken from the Philistines and the land of Judah. 17 David and his men rushed in among them and slaughtered them throughout that night and the entire next day until evening. None of the Amalekites escaped except 400 young men who fled on camels. 18 David got back everything the Amalekites had taken, and he rescued his two wives. 19 Nothing was missing: small or great, son or daughter, nor anything else that had been taken. David brought everything back. 20 He also recovered all the flocks and herds, and his men drove them ahead of the other livestock. "This plunder belongs to David!" they said.
21 Then David returned to the brook Besor and met up with the 200 men who had been left behind because they were too exhausted to go with him. They went out to meet David and his men, and David greeted them joyfully. 22 But some evil troublemakers among David's men said, "They didn't go with us, so they can't have any of the plunder we recovered. Give them their wives and children, and tell them to be gone."
23 But David said, "No, my brothers! Don't be selfish with what the Lord has given us. He has kept us safe and helped us defeat the band of raiders that attacked us. 24 Who will listen when you talk like this? We share and share alike—those who go to battle and those who guard the equipment." 25 From then on David made this a decree and regulation for Israel, and it is still followed today.
26 When he arrived at Ziklag, David sent part of the plunder to the elders of Judah, who were his friends. "Here is a present for you, taken from the Lord's enemies," he said.
27 The gifts were sent to the people of the following towns David had visited: Bethel, Ramoth-negev, Jattir, 28 Aroer, Siphmoth, Eshtemoa, 29 Racal,[a] the towns of the Jerahmeelites, the towns of the Kenites, 30 Hormah, Bor-ashan, Athach, 31 Hebron, and all the other places David and his men had visited.
The Death of Saul
31 Now the Philistines attacked Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them. Many were slaughtered on the slopes of Mount Gilboa. 2 The Philistines closed in on Saul and his sons, and they killed three of his sons—Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malkishua. 3 The fighting grew very fierce around Saul, and the Philistine archers caught up with him and wounded him severely.
4 Saul groaned to his armor bearer, "Take your sword and kill me before these pagan Philistines come to run me through and taunt and torture me."
But his armor bearer was afraid and would not do it. So Saul took his own sword and fell on it. 5 When his armor bearer realized that Saul was dead, he fell on his own sword and died beside the king. 6 So Saul, his three sons, his armor bearer, and his troops all died together that same day.
7 When the Israelites on the other side of the Jezreel Valley and beyond the Jordan saw that the Israelite army had fled and that Saul and his sons were dead, they abandoned their towns and fled. So the Philistines moved in and occupied their towns.
8 The next day, when the Philistines went out to strip the dead, they found the bodies of Saul and his three sons on Mount Gilboa. 9 So they cut off Saul's head and stripped off his armor. Then they proclaimed the good news of Saul's death in their pagan temple and to the people throughout the land of Philistia. 10 They placed his armor in the temple of the Ashtoreths, and they fastened his body to the wall of the city of Beth-shan.
11 But when the people of Jabesh-gilead heard what the Philistines had done to Saul, 12 all their mighty warriors traveled through the night to Beth-shan and took the bodies of Saul and his sons down from the wall. They brought them to Jabesh, where they burned the bodies. 13 Then they took their bones and buried them beneath the tamarisk tree at Jabesh, and they fasted for seven days.
30:29 Greek version reads Carmel.
John 11:55-12:19
55 It was now almost time for the Jewish Passover celebration, and many people from all over the country arrived in Jerusalem several days early so they could go through the purification ceremony before Passover began. 56 They kept looking for Jesus, but as they stood around in the Temple, they said to each other, "What do you think? He won't come for Passover, will he?" 57 Meanwhile, the leading priests and Pharisees had publicly ordered that anyone seeing Jesus must report it immediately so they could arrest him.
Jesus Anointed at Bethany
12 Six days before the Passover celebration began, Jesus arrived in Bethany, the home of Lazarus—the man he had raised from the dead. 2 A dinner was prepared in Jesus' honor. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those who ate[a] with him. 3 Then Mary took a twelve-ounce jar[b] of expensive perfume made from essence of nard, and she anointed Jesus' feet with it, wiping his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance.
4 But Judas Iscariot, the disciple who would soon betray him, said, 5 "That perfume was worth a year's wages.[c] It should have been sold and the money given to the poor." 6 Not that he cared for the poor—he was a thief, and since he was in charge of the disciples' money, he often stole some for himself.
7 Jesus replied, "Leave her alone. She did this in preparation for my burial. 8 You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me."
9 When all the people[d] heard of Jesus' arrival, they flocked to see him and also to see Lazarus, the man Jesus had raised from the dead. 10 Then the leading priests decided to kill Lazarus, too, 11 for it was because of him that many of the people had deserted them[e] and believed in Jesus.
Jesus' Triumphant Entry
12 The next day, the news that Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem swept through the city. A large crowd of Passover visitors 13 took palm branches and went down the road to meet him. They shouted,
"Praise God![f]
Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
Hail to the King of Israel!"[g]
14 Jesus found a young donkey and rode on it, fulfilling the prophecy that said:
15 "Don't be afraid, people of Jerusalem.[h]
Look, your King is coming,
riding on a donkey's colt."[i]
16 His disciples didn't understand at the time that this was a fulfillment of prophecy. But after Jesus entered into his glory, they remembered what had happened and realized that these things had been written about him.
17 Many in the crowd had seen Jesus call Lazarus from the tomb, raising him from the dead, and they were telling others[j] about it. 18 That was the reason so many went out to meet him—because they had heard about this miraculous sign. 19 Then the Pharisees said to each other, "There's nothing we can do. Look, everyone[k] has gone after him!"
12:2 Or who reclined.
12:3 Greek took 1 litra [327 grams].
12:5 Greek worth 300 denarii. A denarius was equivalent to a laborer's full day's wage.
12:9 Greek Jewish people; also in 12:11.
12:11 Or had deserted their traditions; Greek reads had deserted.
12:13a Greek Hosanna, an exclamation of praise adapted from a Hebrew expression that means "save now."
12:13b Ps 118:25-26; Zeph 3:15.
12:15a Greek daughter of Zion.
12:15b Zech 9:9.
12:17 Greek were testifying.
12:19 Greek the world.
1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
His faithful love endures forever.
2 Let all Israel repeat:
3 Let Aaron's descendants, the priests, repeat:
4 Let all who fear the Lord repeat:
5 In my distress I prayed to the Lord,
and the Lord answered me and set me free.
6 The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear.
What can mere people do to me?
7 Yes, the Lord is for me; he will help me.
I will look in triumph at those who hate me.
8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in people.
than to trust in princes.
10 Though hostile nations surrounded me,
I destroyed them all with the authority of the Lord.
11 Yes, they surrounded and attacked me,
but I destroyed them all with the authority of the Lord.
12 They swarmed around me like bees;
they blazed against me like a crackling fire.
13 My enemies did their best to kill me,
but the Lord rescued me.
14 The Lord is my strength and my song;
he has given me victory.
15 Songs of joy and victory are sung in the camp of the godly.
The strong right arm of the Lord has done glorious things!
16 The strong right arm of the Lord is raised in triumph.
17 I will not die; instead, I will live
to tell what the Lord has done.
18 The Lord has punished me severely,
but he did not let me die.
24 The path of life leads upward for the wise;
they leave the grave[a] behind.
25 The Lord tears down the house of the proud,
but he protects the property of widows.
26 The Lord detests evil plans,
but he delights in pure words.
15:24 Hebrew Sheol.
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London is always a good idea – especially at this time of year when the weather is so lovely! I have spent a fair amount of time in London over the past eight years (since my sister moved there) but I never tire of going back.
(No) Thanks to jet lag, we were up at about 05:00 every morning and so managed to squeeze quite a bit into our three days in London. We had the most wonderful time pub hopping around Chelsea with old friends; wandering along the Southbank past all of the sights – Big Ben, London Eye, Tate Modern, Millennium Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, Shakespeare's Globe, London Bridge, Tower Bridge and Tower of London; running through Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Green Park and St James's Park (not all in one run!); sipping champagne in Greenwich; sitting at a small table on the sidewalk in the sun enjoying pain au chocolat at Aubaine; exploring the architectural gems and dingy alleys of Soho and cycling around Covent Gardens (well, not exactly cycling for me, more like wobbling around trying to miss pedestrians. Plus, you can't actually cycle through Covent Gardens so we did have to dismount for a while, much to my relief).
My favorite evening in London, this time around, was spent sharing small plates at Foley's on Foley Street in Fitzrovia (this restaurant is an absolute must if you're in the area) followed by cocktails at Milk and Honey in Soho (the Black Russian is especially divine).
On this trip, I also spent a day and night in Cambridge which was a real treat. Not only to be able to spend time with one of my oldest and dearest friends, but because Cambridge is simply gorgeous and to my surprise, only a 45 minute train journey from London.
We watched the punters on the river Cam; wandered past St John's College, the Round Church and Trinity College; climbed the tower of Great St Mary's Church to enjoy the stunning view over King's College and Chapel and enjoyed lunch at a restaurant on Market Hill overlooking the market place covered with brightly striped tents.
I'm already looking forward to my next trip to London at the end of the month.


Prophecy in the News just posted yesterday, a 30-minute interview that Kevin Clarkson and I did about 10 days ago. It will be featured beginning this weekend across the U.S. of A on various DishTV and DirecTV channels as well as many regional terrestrial broadcasts. It features my most recent book, UNCOMMON SENSE: A PROPHETIC MANIFESTO FOR THE CHURCH IN BABYLON.
The tone of the interview is HECTIC. There was much to talk about and many of the subjects are certainly uncomfortable for Americans who love their country but recognize we fail to follow the ideals of the founding fathers and we cease, as a nation, to see ourselves accountable to the LORD God of the Bible. Cicero talked about "God and Country and all those things we hold dear." The mistake of evangelicals in America has been a willingness to identify the two, supposing that the God of the Bible sees America as "the last and best hope for freedom" and the number one advocate of "American Exceptionalism." As a nation we have drifted far from that blessed position. If we are exceptional today, it is for all the wrong reasons.
A manifesto is a statement of public policy, but it connotes a political agenda–what should we be doing now? The book provides an assessment of "where are we now?" "How did we get here?" "And what difference does it make?" The manifesto for Bible believing Christians begins with realizing just how far America has grown independent of God and no longer willing to honor His word. As I say on the program, this process has been a slow leak, not a blowout. For the past 120 years, America has groomed itself to be The Final Babylon of the last days. Alternative perspectives for changing America are generally driven by a search for utopia, such as the movie ZEITGEIST and its sequels. No utopia is possible without the coming of Jesus Christ to set up HIS kingdom on earth.
The program moves very quickly. I remember while doing it the time flew by. It was difficult to say all the things I would have liked to have communicated. Hopefully, the telecast will whet the appetite of all who sense something vital is wrong with America and it stems from a failure to follow the admonitions of scripture. Additionally, at stake is the possible judgment against the Daughter of Babylon, aka Mystery Babylon, discussed in Isaiah 13, Jeremiah 50-51, Revelation 16-18. The question for our day is, "Is America About to be Judged for becoming 'a cup full of fornications after we once were a golden cup in the Hand of the Lord?'" (Jeremiah 51:7).
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Many a times we come across null values within tables in SQL Server. Null values are the values with no data; that means the data is missing or unknown. In this article, initially we will understand the SQL Server IsNull function, then we will move towards extending the IsNull functionality using Coalesce function.
In the above table, every employee has an identity proof which is either a passport number, license number, pan, credit card or account number.
IsNull function returns the first parameter if it's not null. If the first parameter is null, then it returns the second parameter.
Suppose we want to see if an employee has a passport or not, here the IsNull function can help us.
IsNull function can check only if one value is null. It cannot check null for multiple values. That means it is not capable of handling the functionality of checking if the first parameter is null and then move on to check the next parameter for null.
Now assume that for report generation, we want to get the passport number or license number or pan number etc. for reference purpose. If passport number is null, then we need to extract the license number. If license number is null then pan, if pan is null then account number. If all are null then we need to flag a message 'Invalid'.
The problem is that IsNull function here needs to be used in a nesting manner.
In the above select statement, we have used IsNull function 5 times to get the desired output.
There is an alternative way using another SQL Server function known as Coalesce.
Coalesce can take multiple parameters. It returns the first not null parameter. If all the parameters are null, then it will return the default parameter.
We have seen how the SQL Server IsNull function is suitable for checking one null value and how usage of coalesce function can eliminate the need of using IsNull function redundantly.
COALESCE is ANSI standard function which is internally translated to a CASE expression. Coalesce allows multiple items to be compared in one statement. COALESCE () most often appears within a very specific content, such as in a query or view or stored procedure. COALESCE is a powerful tool if you are returning numerous values to a user and want to substitute occurrences of NULL with values from a different column or with an expression.


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Business News›News›Economy›Foreign Trade›PM Modi's three nation tour: India, South Korea sign seven agreements to boost cooperation
PM Modi's three nation tour: India, South Korea sign seven agreements to boost cooperation
The India-South Korea Double Taxation Avoidance Convention has been revised with a view to avoiding the burden of double taxation on taxpayers in the two countries.
Updated: May 18, 2015, 05.02 PM IST
SEOUL: India and South Korea today inked seven agreements, including on avoidance of double taxation and formalising consultations between National Security Councils of the two nations, to boost bilateral ties.
The agreements were signed after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with South Korean President Park Geun-hye here.
The India-South Korea Double Taxation Avoidance Convention signed in 1985 has been revised with a view to avoiding the burden of double taxation on taxpayers in the two countries.
The two nations also agreed to cooperate in audio-visual co-production.
The agreement in this regard is being signed under the provisions of India-South Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and would enable co-production of films, animation and broadcasting programmes.
The pact would enable opportunities for collaboration between Indian and Korean film industries, and facilitate collaboration and exchange.
The two nations also signed an MOU for cooperation between the National Security Council Secretariat of India and the Office of National Security of South Korea.
This would formalise consultations between National Security Councils of the two countries in a number of areas.
Another MOU was signed between the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of South Korea on cooperation in the field of electric power development and new energy industries.
The agreement envisages cooperation in areas such as renewable energy, smart grids and power information and technology, transmission and distribution of electric power, energy efficiency and storage system.
The two nations also signed an MoU to strengthen and encourage cooperation on youth matters through participation in events and activities through exchanges, international conferences, seminars, youth camps, festivals etc.
The two sides also signed Framework of Cooperation (FOC) in the Field of Road Transport and Highways.
The FOC envisages cooperation in areas including road policies, design and construction, road operation, road management and safety, intelligent transport systems and electronic toll collection systems.
The MoU on cooperation between the two countries in the fields of maritime transport and logistics including through sharing of technologies, information and experiences, the training of seafarers, exchange of experts and port operations etc was also signed.
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Ringo Starr Confirms Beatles Planned an 'Abbey Road' Follow-Up
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Ringo Starr has confirmed that Abbey Road was not intended to be the Beatles' final album.
"We did do Abbey Road and we was like, 'Okay that's pretty good,'" the drummer recalled during an interview with BBC 6 Music (via NME). "But none of us said, 'Okay, that's the last time we'll ever play together.' Nobody said that. I never felt that."
Starr insinuated that he expected the band to take a break, then reconvene for more material. "We'd made [Abbey Road], and then we would go off and do whatever we wanted to do. And then Paul [McCartney] would call us and say, 'Hey, you want to go in the studio, lads?' and we'd do another one.
"So it was not the end," the drummer confessed, "because in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make. So I never felt it was in stone."
Starr's admission comes roughly one month after a tape that captured the Beatles discussing a potential Abbey Road follow-up was unearthed. Recorded during a meeting at Apple headquarters on Sept. 8, 1969, the band's conversation centers on an album concept that would have given each member the chance to display his respective songwriting skills.
Up until recently, fans commonly believed that the Beatles knew Abbey Road would be their final LP. While a follow-up was ultimately never created, the fact that one was even discussed is a "revelation," according to Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn.
Though the Fab Four never recorded together again after 1969, a fab two recently collaborated. Starr and McCartney teamed up on the drummer's new album, What's My Name, joining forces on a cover of John Lennon's song, "Grow Old With Me." "It's the best. I love playing with him," Starr said of recording with his Beatles bandmate once again. "He's still incredible. For me, I feel the emotion when [he] plays."
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National Entertainment Journalism Award Nominations
The following appears on the Writers Guild of America, West website in their November Buzz section under News & Events:
Devra Māza has been nominated for two National Entertainment Journalism Awards in this year's Special Centennial Awards category, honoring exceptional entertainment writing over the past century. Maza's Los Angeles Times cover story "Dance With Me" a seductive analysis of romantic dances in film, has been nominated for Best Entertainment Feature. The article was one of a series of annual Valentine's Day Weekend cover stories written as odes to romantic films. Maza is also nominated in the Centennial category of Best Entertainment Investigative Story for "Are you Game?" This LA Times article featured Joe Morgan and other great MLB sportscasters sharing insights on how to watch a game on television. The feature was one in a series of Calendar Weekend MLB Opening Day cover stories which broke new ground by bringing baseball out of the sports page and into the Entertainment section. The NEJ Awards will take place on Sunday, November 24, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles. For finalists, tickets or further information, please contact the Los Angeles Press Club.
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Part 1 of "Shooting Diamonds" series on Huffington Post →


The Patriots, meanwhile, had just one 10-yard penalty. Brady was sacked in the second drive and was helped up from the ground with the use of his right hand. Including the playoffs, Jacksonville's defense has scored eight touchdowns this season, three more than any other team. However, that doesn't diminish what the team accomplished in 2017: One year after going 3-13, the Jaguars went 10-6, won their first division title since 1999 and made their first playoff appearance since 2007.
Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion . Tony Perkins, the pro-life leader who heads the Family Research Council, says there has never been a "better political climate" to roll-back abortion . Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., was among Democrats opposing the bill, stating there was little evidence that doctors aren't already providing health care for babies born after failed abortions .
The body of Faviola Benitez Calderon, 28, was discovered just before 10 a.m.in the 100 block of Santo Tomas Lane near Olive Mill Road and above Coast Village Road, according to the Sheriff's Office. (California Department of Transportation) U.S. Highway 101 at Olive Mill Road in Montecito on January 21, 2018, after two weeks of cleanup following deadly mudslides that closed the highway for weeks.
According to agency reports, senior lawyer Harish Salve, on behalf of the makers of the movie said, "If states are banning a film, then it is destroying federal structure". Whereas, Himachal Chief Minister Jairam Thakur had said on Sunday that the state will not ban the film if there is nothing controversial in it. The theatre owners here are also looking forward to the decision of the association of silver screens in the state on screening the film, he added.
One California hospital has been forced to set up a triage tent outside an emergency room in order to handle flu patients, and recently a Texas school district had to cancel classes for a week due to the epidemic . Health experts note that even if it's not a flawless match, a person who has been vaccinated is likely to experience less intense symptoms and for a shorter time than someone who doesn't get the shot.
Donald Trump is expected to remain physically fit for the duration of his presidency and has "no cognitive issues whatsoever", according to full results from his first medical examination released Tuesday. Tests have shown he has high cholesterol and there's evidence of heart disease, but Jackson said tests show his heart is functioning well. The president also suggested that the White House kitchen staff could be key to improving his diet.
These numbers only include cases which were investigated, so more people could have had influenza this season, said Colby. Individual patients will be limited to no more than two visitors at a time and no one younger than 14 years of age will be allowed to visit except for healthy siblings of healthy newborns.
Jackson said he "found no reason whatsoever to think the President has any issues whatsoever with his thought processes". Since becoming President, Trump has continued making similar claims, offering that he could score higher on an IQ test than Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and claiming earlier this month that he is a "genius".
Despite a battling display from Struff, 19-time Grand Slam champion Federer came out on top by a 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 scoreline. "I felt like I have got a lot of things out of the way physically and emotionally and mentally past year with - there was a lot of firsts again for me, playing the first tournament, first Grand Slam , and just different feelings and what it would be routinely", said.
He appears to have the backing of the City Council and a number of Baltimore's activists. "As I have made clear, reducing violence and restoring the confidence of our citizens in their police officers is my highest priority", Pugh said in a release.
It may be easier to spread the influenza virus ( flu ) than previously thought according to new USA research, which has found that simply breathing could be enough to transmit the virus to others. That particular strain has claimed a number of lives and seen thousands seek medical help in Australia, with the young, elderly and those with pre-existing health condition suffering from being worst affected.
Patients' math skills get a work out, as they are asked to count by subtracting seven from 100 and keep subtracting seven until the doctor tells them to stop. If I didn't watch what I eat, I wouldn't have the cardiac and overall health that he has. Jackson said Trump urged the doctor to "answer every question" the media had before he stepped up to the podium, and he did so with gusto during an nearly hour-long briefing with the media, in a remarkable show of transparency.
Moyes said: "Well, there's speculation about " Chicharito ". The Turkish champions are keen to bring in a forward in this window after selling Cenk Tosun to Everton, and it seems the West Ham player be the one. Bournemouth are now unbeaten in five in the league, but boss Eddie Howe lamented the equaliser after a slow start from his side. "He's an impact player", he added.
The student was rusticated from school about a fortnight ago for poor attendance and for picking up fights, an official was quoted by Hindustan Times . According to police, when the boy was asked why he shot the principal, he said "she tortured me". When told she was busy at a meeting, he forced his way in, took out the revolver and fired at her four times.
Author: - January 20, 2018 0	Las Vegas Shooting Investigation Has Person Of Interest - But Who?
Officials have yet to determine a motive behind the shooting that killed 58 people. Paddock's girlfriend, Marilou Danley, was in the Philippines at the time of the shooting and had previously been sought as a person of interest, but has since spoken with authorities.
We discussed all of the major outstanding issues, we made some progress, but we still have a good number of disagreements. Trump reportedly called the New York Democrat and invited him personally. "Senate Democrats own the Schumer Shutdown ", Sanders said in a statement . As almost all Democrats and some Republicans opposed the measure, the government shut down at midnight.
Following his statements, Jackson opened the room to reporters who dogged him about the details of his report . That said , Trump's BMI, 29.9, indicates he is not only overweight, but nearly clinically obese, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .
And Barty was not the only crowd fancy to get her marching orders, with five-time Grand Slam victor Maria Sharapova roundly beaten by a surgically precise Angelique Kerber. Muguruza acknowledged that the heat was bothersome, but it wasn't the hottest conditions she'd experienced in Australia. "I think there are a lot of things that I need to get better at and improve on", she said.
Scientists are reporting progress on a blood test to detect many types of cancer at an early stage, including some of the most deadly ones that lack screening tools now. Cristian Tomasetti who is also from Johns Hopkins. Dr. Richard Schilsky, chief medical officer of the oncology society, said results are encouraging, but the test needs more study, especially to see if it gives too many false alarms.
And every year, millions of Americans come up with excuses not to do it. The AIDS virus has reportedly killed a total of 35 million people worldwide since the 1970s. Dr. Dan Jernigan, chief of the CDC's Influenza Division, said a week ago the season is looking more bad than the 2012-2013 season, however not as terrible as the 2014-2015 season, despite the fact that that could change before the season closes.
Philadelphia beat the Vikings 31-16 in the divisional round en route to the franchise's first Super Bowl appearance, only to lose 27-10 to the Oakland Raiders. However, the defense will need to be just as unforgiving as it was against the Falcons last week . The Patriots might look to attack a Jaguars run defense that ranked 26th in yards per carry (4.34).
Overall, 3.86 Million shares exchanged hands versus its average volume of $3.75 Million. United Technologies (NYSE: UTX ) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 24th. Hanson Mcclain Inc holds 0.01% in United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX) or 549 shares. Texas Permanent School Fund has 0.31% invested in United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX).
President Donald Trump phoned Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of NY to invite him to the White House yesterday afternoon to try to reach some sort of accord. After the House passed the bill Thursday night, Speaker Paul Ryan said "the only people standing in the way of keeping the government open are Senate Democrats".


There is high demand for student places at Our Lady of Grace School. With a view to Catholic Education Commission of WA is planning to extend its enrolment pattern to include a third stream.
The school has consistently focussed on the well-being (academic, social, emotional, physical and spiritual) of our students and will continue to do so as it grows in student numbers.


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Movements That Heal The Soul, Part 2
Nonfiction by Maya Flaminda J. Vandenbroeck | February 18, 2018
Photos by Louise Far
Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur.
Today is the third and last day of playing with children in this covered-court-turned-evacuation-center. Did the healing movement activities help the children? How?
"I felt like giving up on the first day. The children were unbelievably energetic and could not keep still even for a moment," says Kim. That's interesting because Kim didn't show she was struggling. She and the rest of the emergency pedagogy (EP) facilitators were calm the entire time and spoke quietly. They were not fazed when the children yell, hit each other, pull hair, or shove and continued to act as loving authorities to the children. This is how they earned the children's respect, trust and admiration.
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Dance music blasts from a loudspeaker in the evacuation center at the edge of Marawi City. Children between five and fifteen years old sing and move along to the beat. Nobody among them smiles; they look like robots with blank faces and stiff movements. On stage, a woman speaks into a microphone. Based on her Meranao intonation, she sounds like she is asking the dancing children some questions. The sound of her voice in the microphone is grating to the ears. She follows up with more questions while the children continue to dance, perhaps thinking they would get some candies from her for their "performance." There was none. Instead, three mascots appear on stage — a water droplet, a bar of soap, and a faucet. That's when I learn it is International Hand Washing Day.


It's fair to say that insects haven't had the best portrayal over the years – every form of media has been less than flattering. Kafka described the nightmare of waking up as an insect in gory detail, Spielberg spooked us senseless in Arachnophobia, and the 80's were a bad time for beasties after Jeff Goldblum tried to change the world — but ended up as the grotesque 'brundlefly'.
But love them or hate them, insects are an essential part of the forest's ecosystem, and our understanding of them is important for conservation, medicine, ecology and food production.
Short-lived and exquisitely beautiful, Scotland has over thirty species of butterfly to spot. Butterflies aren't just pretty — they also have scientific, economic and educational value, as well as playing a vital part in the ecosystem. Sadly, due to environmental change, populations are decreasing across the UK.
To help butterfly conservation, we've enlisted the help of some hairy beasts. Highland cows play a huge part in conservation grazing, which takes place when cattle thin the vegetation and trample the bracken to make way for the food plants that some of the rarer species, such as the chequered skipper, prefer.
If you want to see some for yourself, the Butterfly Conservation Scotland reserve at Allt Mhuic on Loch Arkaig near Spean Bridge is a great place to spot colourful species such as the pearl-bordered Fritillary and the green hairstreak. Other superb butterfly sites in summer are Kinloch Forest on Skye, Mabie Forest Nature Reserve near Dumfries, and Glasdrum Wood National Nature Reserve and Glen Creran near Oban.
You can get involved by taking part in the Big Butterfly Count, running from mid-July and throughout August across the country. Download the butterfly chart or app and get counting!
Bees are vital to our food chain. It's estimated a third of the food we eat is dependent on pollination from bees. While the transfer of pollen can be done by other things, including birds, bats and the wind, bees are important due to the huge commercial scale of their pollination.
However, recently things haven't been great for bees. Parasites, pesticides and habitat loss have resulted in a decline in both bumblebee and honey bee populations, with several species already extinct in the UK.
It's not all bad news, though – there are plenty of ways you can help protect bees. You could get involved with an organisation such as the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, make some simple changes to help bees in your back garden or take part in the Great British Bee Count next year.
If you want to get up close with bees without getting stung then we have a handy solution for you. We've teamed up with the Scottish Beekeepers Association to create a demonstration bee hive at Glentress, so you can watch the bees from behind the safety of glass later this summer. You might even be able to spot the queen – they're often marked with a dab of harmless paint on their thorax to help pick them out from the bee crowd!
lighter-than-air dragonfly, to the iconic ladybird. Forests are a great place to spot lots of different beasties so why not download our bug bingo sheet and see how many you can count?
Want to find out more about insects in your local woodland? We have events around Scotland to give you an introduction to your local creepy crawlies. Learn about dragonflies at Dog Falls, go on a mini beast safari at Scolty or come along to one of our summer nature club sessions at the Lodge Forest Visitor Centre to brush up your child's bug ID skills.


Legendary Aussie pop/rock duo Air Supply will be inducted into the ARIA Hall Of Fame at this year's ceremony, to be held on December 01.
Together, Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell have enjoyed almost 40 years together, crafting some of this country's most unforgettable pop moments including their breakout hit 'Love And Other Bruises', 'All Out Of Love', 'Lost In Love', 'The One That You Love' and 'Every Woman In The World'.
But even though the height of their success came in the late '70s and early '80s, the duo has rarely been off the performing circuit in the years since.
Russell spoke of receiving the upcoming accolade in a statement released by ARIA today.
The 27th Annual ARIA Awards take place at Sydney's Star Events Centre on Sunday December 01.


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Mr Shivakumar stressed that Hindutva was not anybody's property and nobody applied to be born in a religion.
Mr Rai himself has raised a few eyebrows by resorting to saffron strategies like reciting the Hanuman chalisa, donning a saffron shawl and visiting temples during his campaign in the district, with the clear intention of challenging the BJP, which has a good presence on the coast, this Lok Sabha poll.
This is Mr Shivakumar's second visit to Dakshina Kannada to campaign for him and interestingly, on both visits he has concentrated on Sullia, Puttur and Belthangady , the bastion of Hindutva.
Speaking to reporters, he agreed that winning Dakshina Kannada was a big challenge but claimed the Congress would do it and the way it plans to go about it appears to be not only to appeal to supporters of Hindutva , but the proponents themselves.
Even more interestingly, using the terminology of the saffron outfits he recalled, "Rahul Gandhiji said the 'national flag is my dharma,' which means all can come and join the party. The flag has saffron, white and green on it. It is a mix of three colours," he noted.
Mr Shivakumar stressed that Hindutva was not anybody's property and nobody applied to be born in a religion. On his apology on the Lingayat issue, he said he stood by his statement. "That is my stand and there is no change. There should be dharma in politics and not politics in dharma," he declared.


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Le Bellay-en-Vexin ist eine französische Gemeinde mit  Einwohnern (Stand ) im Département Val-d'Oise der Region Île-de-France; sie gehört zum Arrondissement Pontoise und zum Kanton Pontoise. Die Einwohner nennen sich Bellaysiens bzw. Bellaysiennes.

Geografie
Die Gemeinde Le Bellay-en-Vexin befindet sich 45 Kilometer nordwestlich von Paris. Sie liegt im Regionalen Naturpark Vexin français.
Nachbargemeinden von Le Bellay-en-Vexin sind Nucourt im Westen und Nordwesten, Amblainville im Norden, Chars im Osten, Moussy im Südwesten, Commeny im Süden sowie Cléry-en-Vexin im Südosten.

Geschichte
Gallo-römische Funde bezeugen eine frühe Besiedlung des Ortes. Etymologisch wird Bellay von Boeley, gallisch Betulla 'Birke', abgeleitet. Die erste Erwähnung erfolgte im Jahre 829, als der Ort der Abtei Saint-Denis geschenkt wurde. Die Familie Montmorency besaß im 16. Jahrhundert, die Herzöge von Luynes im 17. Jahrhundert und danach die Familie de Bellay die Grundherrschaft. 1666 wurde der Ort an das Hôtel-Dieu von Paris verkauft, das es bis zur Französischen Revolution besaß.

Bevölkerungsentwicklung

Sehenswürdigkeiten
 Kirche Ste-Marie-Madeleine, erbaut ab dem 12. Jahrhundert (Monument historique)
 Ferme de l'Hôtel-Dieu, erbaut ab dem 15. Jahrhundert (Monument historique)

Literatur
 Le Patrimoine des Communes du Val-d'Oise. Band 2. Flohic Éditions, Paris 1999, ISBN 2-84234-056-6, S. 621.

Weblinks

 Le Bellay-en-Vexin bei annuaire-mairie.fr (französisch)

Einzelnachweise

Ort in der Île-de-France

Ersterwähnung 809

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Praia a Mare is an undiscovered pearl in the Calabria region of Italy, the perfect place for travellers looking for a place off the beaten track.
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Lamezia Terme is a city and comune in Calabria.
Scalea is a resort on the south-western coast of Italy facing the Tyrrhenian Sea in the Golfo del Pollino, on a stretch of coast called "Riviera dei Cedri".
Trebisacce is a town in Calabria. It has around 9000 inhabitants and lies at the Ionian Sea.
Vibo Valentia is in Calabria, Italy. Vibo Valentia is accessible by highway SS 106.
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It's easy to see why many people think the recruiting process ends with a contract being signed. But the truth is that the recruiting process continues on until new employees are successfully integrated into the company via onboarding. In this article we will explain what onboarding is, how it overlaps with recruiting, and give you four tips for a successful transition.
Onboarding is the process of orienting a newly hired employee to their new position, new team, and new work environment. Rather than just encompassing their first day, a successful onboarding process last much longer, even up to a year.
There are many elements to the onboarding process, including live demonstrations, online courses, and of course employee introductions. The overall process of onboarding can have a long-term impact on the employee.
How does onboarding overlap with the recruiting process?
Most people view onboarding as separate from the recruiting process, but really it's the final step of the candidate journey. You've worked so hard to get your best candidate to join the company and you don't want to lose them in the first few weeks on the job (which happens more often than you might think).
It's important to make sure that your recruiting process and onboarding process are integrated so that candidates can naturally shift into employees.
One of the best things you can do to improve this transition is to discuss the onboarding process during the recruiting process. Let the candidate know what your onboarding consists of and what they can expect. Then when they arrive for their first day, they won't be surprised but rather prepared for the experience.
During the recruiting process, the candidate will likely interact with several people in the company. Try to integrate one or several of these people into the candidate's first day, so that they aren't completely bombarded by new people the whole day. This small touch can help to make the first day seem less overwhelming.
Another aspect of the recruiting process that should be addressed during onboarding are the benefits. If you offered certain things to the candidate such as free coffee and tea or membership to a local gym, take the time to show them how they can access these benefits. Check in with them and see if they have any questions or concerns about utilizing their benefits.
Just like you use a tool to keep your recruiting process running smoothly, you should also use a tool for onboarding. Blink.it offers a flexible, cost-effective, and sustainable onboarding tool that will help you to create an onboarding program that works best for your company. From the planning process to creating e-learning courses, Blink.it is there for you every step of the way.


Cherry Springs State Park is an official dark sky park located in one of the darkest locations in the Northeast. The park is the home of the Black Forrest Star Party. This star party has become so popular that the registration had to be limited to 450. With that, the registration is filled two months before the party!
If you look at this light pollution map, you will see a dark spot in the North and center of Pennsylvania. This is Cherry Springs State Park.
There is a Yahoo Group for astronomers who frequent this site.


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Originally crafted for vulnerable post-procedure skin, Colorescience® designs health-forward skincare solutions for women of all ages and skin types, so they feel reassured and confident.
Today, Colorescience is the fastest growing professional skincare brand in the US, leading innovation in sun protection. We expand that innovation into a broad line of skincare and color correction products, in a way that consumers love to wear every day.
We are proud to say every single one of our SPF products has always been, and always will be formulated with only 100% mineral active ingredients—zinc oxide and titanium dioxide—to provide the safest physical protection possible.
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Our executive leadership team has deep expertise in life sciences and innovation, across a varied collection of industries. These seasoned leaders each have a proven track record of driving growth and meaningful financial results within their respective organizations. While we remain laser-focused on building the business, as members of the Colorescience executive team, we are also unified by a passion for the brands mission: protecting lives the safest way we can, one skincare innovation at a time.
Mary Fisher, Chief Executive Officer SkinMedica, Acorda, Cephalon, Immunex
Steve Loomis, Chief Financial Officer SkinMedica, CardioDynamics, Terminal Data Corp, Kinkos
Ted Ebel, Chief Business Officer SkinMedica, Amgen, CancerVax, Mp3
Christina Balesteri, VP Internal & External Customers SkinMedica, Allergan
Patricia Boland, VP Research & Development Laura Mercier, Gurwitch Products
Heather Goodchild, VP Professional Business SkinMedica, Allergan, PharmaDerm
John Shortley, VP Finance Allergan, CardioDynamics, AMN Healthcare, TurboChef
Sanem Ahearn, VP Marketing Alberto Culver (Unilever), Dell, FTD, Siemens
Josh Baltzell
Josh Baltzell is a Managing Director with Split Rock Partners. He joined the Firm's at its inception in 2005 and provides the healthcare team with an extensive background in the medical device industry, having been involved in virtually all aspects from product development to the acquisition and sale of mature organizations.
Prior to joining Split Rock Partners, Josh served as a Principal with St. Paul Venture Capital's healthcare team, which he joined in 2002. He joined St. Paul Venture Capital from Piper Jaffray where he held the position of vice president in the healthcare investment banking group. During his tenure there, he was involved in a broad range of investment banking activities including private and public equity financings as well as mergers and acquisitions on the buy and sell side.
Prior to joining Piper Jaffray, Josh spent several years in various marketing and business development positions in the medical device industry including vice president, marketing and business development for a medical device start-up and group product manager - emerging technologies for SCIMED/Boston Scientific.
Josh graduated from St. Olaf College and has an MBA from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management.
Mary Fisher
Mary Fisher is Chair, Chief Executive Officer and Board Director at Colorescience, a former division of SkinMedica Inc., where she served as Chief Executive Officer from 2008 until 2012. She led the successful sale of the company to Allergan, Inc. for $350 million with the potential for another $25 million contingent on certain sales milestones. Ms. Fisher has more than 30 years in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, including management and leadership positions at Acorda Therapeutics, Cephalon, Immunex and Boehringer Ingelheim. She serves on the board of directors of Sientra and MDRejuvena. In 2013, Ms. Fisher was honored as Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year for San Diego and also received the EY Venture Capital Award of Excellence. Ms. Fisher was also recently named a finalist for Most Admired CEO by the San Diego Business Journal in 2018.
Jessica Hou
Ms. Hou is a Principal at Montreux Equity Partners and an experienced healthcare investor.
Ms. Hou is actively involved in Montreux's investments and currently serves on the board of Colorescience and KFx Medical and as a board observer at TigerConnect. She also works closely with a number of Montreux portfolio companies, including Crown Laboratories and KNOW Foods. She had represented Montreux on the board of SI-BONE (NASDAQ: SIBN) and had managed Montreux's investment in Tobira Therapeutics (NASDAQ: TBRA, acquired by Allergan). Previously, she was at Quaker Partners, a healthcare investment firm, where she evaluated and executed investments in biopharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostics, healthcare services, and consumer healthcare companies. Prior to joining Quaker, Ms. Hou was a Managing Consultant at Navigant Consulting, where she led and conducted numerous projects in commercial strategy and business development advisory for healthcare clients, including large-cap and specialty pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare services companies. Ms. Hou also worked in marketing at Abbott on the global launch of its bioresorbable stent. She has contributed to policy and research initiatives supporting regulatory reform with the Medical Innovation and Competitiveness (MedIC) Coalition and National Venture Capital Association (NVCA).
Ms. Hou earned an M.B.A. from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a B.A. in Human Biology and English from Stanford University.
Nicky Kinnaird
Nicky Kinnaird is a long-time, esteemed innovator in the beauty industry. She revolutionized retail beauty in the early 1990's with the launch of Space NK Apothecary in London's Covent Garden. The ground-breaking boutique featured a curated mix of beauty and wellbeing lines and quickly grew into an international beauty mecca—known for offering consumers a unique selection of the finest established and burgeoning brands. Having stepped down from her Space NK duties over 2 years ago, Kinnaird has fed her passion for the evolution of consumer-focused beauty by consulting on growing brands.
Adele Oliva
Adele Oliva brings decades of finance and healthcare experience to 1315 Capital, including 20 years in private equity focused on commercial stage specialty pharmaceutical, medical technology, and healthcare service investments.
Adele co-founded 1315 Capital in 2015 to establish a firm focused on healthcare growth investing. She was recruited to Quaker Partners in 2007 to expand their growth stage investing practice. Prior to Quaker, Adele was Co-Head of US Healthcare at Apax Partners, where she started in 1997.
Forbes recognized Adele on its Midas List of top 100 technology investors worldwide, top 10 life science investors and top women in venture capital.
Adele has served on the board of Ascent Healthcare Solutions (acquired by Stryker), EKR Therapeutics (acquired by Cornerstone Therapeutics), ESP Pharma (acquired by Protein Design Labs), Esprit Pharma (acquired by Allergan), Precision Dermatology (acquired by Valeant), Prometheus Labs (acquired by Nestle) and SkinMedica (acquired by Allergan). She currently serves on the boards of Colorescience, Genoptix, Innovative Health, NovaSom, Onkos Surgical, and TELA Bio.
Prior to entering private equity as a Kauffman Fellow, Adele held roles at CoreStates in commercial banking and Baxter Healthcare in marketing and business development.
Adele received a BSc from St. Joseph's University and an MBA from Cornell University, where she was awarded the Albert Fried Fellowship.
David Olsen
David Olsen is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cos Bar, the original 40-year-old specialty beauty retailer in the U.S. Cos Bar is recognized for disrupting the luxury beauty industry with its unique and engaging sales experience focused on the needs of the client and its carefully curated array of the world's best beauty brands.
Since joining in February 2016, David has worked to grow the company while maintaining a commitment to delivering a seamless omnichannel experience for clients, wherever they are and whichever device they are on. In his short tenure, David's team opened 6 stores, bringing the total store count to 20; opened corporate headquarters in Los Angeles; refreshed the brand identity and store environment; relaunched cosbar.com; and introduced Cos Bar's first loyalty rewards program, B. Cos. With David's guidance, Cos Bar will operate 50 doors nationwide by 2021.
David has been in the retail space as a strategist and operator for over 17 years. Prior to joining Cos Bar, he was the global vice president of Beauty and Grooming at The Net-A-Porter Group, where he developed and executed that strategy from 2012 to 2016. In 2000, David started his own e-commerce cosmeceutical business which was later sold to DermStore.com, leading to the creation of the largest pure play beauty destination in the US, ultimately selling to Target. David brings his digital expertise and growth focus to Cos Bar to ensure the execution of their mission to deliver the world's best luxury beauty buying experience.
Ty Stiklorius
Ty Stiklorius is the Founder and CEO of Friends At Work, an entertainment, media and impact agency that partners with the world's greatest artists and thinkers. Ty launched FAW in 2015 and manages a diverse roster of artists and influencers including John Legend, Ciara, Lindsey Stirling, Rooty, Cynthia Erivo, Madame Gandhi and ItsTheReal.
Alongside Legend and Mike Jackson, Ty is also one of the principals of Get Lifted Film Co., a film and TV production company based in Los Angeles. Under the Get Lifted, banner, the trio has served as Executive Producers on the HBO documentary "Southern Rites," WGN's hit series "Underground" and the award-winning film "La La Land."
Ty's work with John Legend began with the formation of JL Ventures in 2006, where she created strategies for innovation, business development and social impact built on the artist's unique vision and desire to do good in the world. From there, they launched The Show Me Campaign, with a mission to give every child access to a quality education. In 2015, Ty and Legend started the #FREEAMERICA campaign to shift the national conversation around our country's misguided incarceration policies. Ty is also co-founder of Prosecutor Impact, which works to highlight the power of the prosecutor to shape outcomes in the criminal justice system.
Ty earned an MBA from The Wharton School of Business as well as a BA from The University of Pennsylvania. She serves on the board of LIFT Communities, a national non-profit dedicated to helping families break the cycle of poverty. Ty is also on the board of LRNG, a social enterprise that works with schools, businesses, and cities and community institutions to redesign learning so all youth have the opportunity to succeed.


The girls basketball squad at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy will have new leadership both on and off the court this season, due to the resignation of head coach Steve Purcell, and the graduation of All-Inter-Ac League guard Gianna Pownall.
Both have moved on to the college ranks, Purcell accepting a position as assistant coach at the University of the Sciences (which competes in the same NCAA Division II conference as Chestnut Hill College), and Pownall now playing for Ursinus College.
Succeeding Purcell as the Blue Devils' skipper is Joe Maguire, who was an assistant coach for the team during Purcell's two-year tenure.
"I'll be the third head coach that this year's seniors have had during their four years, so it's good that they already know me and that I'm familiar with the program," the new SCH mentor pointed out.
A Northeast Philly native, Maguire played for Father Judge High School and then at Holy Family University, where he graduated in 2004. He was a college teammate of Tom Whitworth, a product of the old Chestnut Hill Academy.
Maguire is a teacher in the School District of Philadelphia, and is currently working in the Feltonville section of the city.
He later coached for a year at his old grade school, St. Matt's, and then he spent six years as freshman coach and assistant varsity coach at his high school alma mater, Father Judge.
In addition to graduating Pownall off of last year's SCH team, the club also lost guard Maddi Hinchey, a Norwood Fontbonne Academy alum. There is another Norwood grad in the current senior class, forward Madi Sehn. The other seniors are forward Katie Shields and point guard Julia Schumacher. A graduate of St. Philip Neri in Lafayette Hill, Schumacher was a starter for the Blue Devils last season along with Sehn and guard/forward Lindsay Hiner, now a sophomore.
The current ballclub's two juniors, forward Olivia Byron and guard Caroline Henry, saw a good deal of playing time off the bench last season. In addition to Hiner, other sophomores with varsity experience are guards Drew Kevitch and Marissa Pownall (Gianna Pownall's sister), and forward Essence Walden.
Hiner, a sturdy 5'10", was actually used to playing guard in AAU club basketball, but SCH's lack of size last season made it necessary for her to spend time down on the blocks. This year, SCH is getting some help inside from a new freshman and Norwood graduate, 6'1" Chloe Burns.
The other freshman currently working out with the varsity group is Gabby Dunning, a guard who has moved up from Springside Chestnut Hill's own middle school program.
"I think she can learn a lot from being on varsity with Jules [Schumacher], who is a very good point guard," Maguire explained.
Maguire's ballclub will start in on a series of three scrimmages this week, travelling to Council Rock South on Tuesday, and then hosting nearby Mount St. Joseph Academy at 9:00 AM this Saturday.
After a third trial run against Delco Christian, the Devils will open the regular season, not in the Hill School tip-off event as in years past, but in a tournament at Archbishop Ryan High School.
SCH will host a holiday tournament just before Christmas, and the following week the Blue Devils will participate in a tourney at Upper Dublin High School for the second year in a row. Delving into the heart of the Inter-Ac schedule after that, the team will also fit in a non-league home game against Catholic League power Archbishop Carroll.
Mike Roken, also an assistant under Purcell, is back in the same role for SCH, and a new addition to the staff is Ryan Albany, a member of the first men's basketball team at Chestnut Hill College and a 2005 graduate of the local school.


We've done it again! Bradan Players have won the one act all Ireland for the second year in succession and John Duggan won the coveted Harlequin award for best performance. Joe Bergin was also nominated for the best performance award. Congratulations to all on a magnificient show. Congratulations and a big thanks to all at Balally for organising the finals – even the weather didn't stop them. Click HERE for photos.
Listen in to Arena on RTE Radio 1 on Fri 3rd Dec. There is a feature on the All Ireland and some of us were interviewed for the show.
We're busily rehearsing two plays at the moment. See current production. We'll be touring the one act circuit during November with "A Number". We update this page with our progress.
We've just completed another very successful Pub Crawl (Stall!) with record attendances. Check out some photos HERE and a video montage HERE. We'll be shutting up shop for the summer but will be back in the Autumn so check back on the website for news of our next performance.
We came, we saw, we enjoyed ourselves but unfortunately we came away empty handed from the All Ireland in Athlone. View a short video montage from Mauritius here. We're straight into rehearsals for the pub crawl on the June bank holiday weekend.
We've qualified for the All Ireland in Athlone!!!! See below the report from the Athlone festival website (http://www.dramafestival.ie/press.htm).
Bradán Players Knock Reigning Champions Out Of Festival Line-Up (29-03-2010)In a nail-biting finish to this years RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival Circuit, Estuary Players, who were All Ireland champions in 2008 and 2009, have been denied the opportunity to defend their title at the Athlone finals.With eight groups already qualified, the ninth position was dependent on the result of Cavan Drama festival which concluded last Sunday night. Estuary had completed their circuit of festivals and were sitting in ninth position on the league table. However, the only group that could jump them in the final count was their Leinster rivals, Bradán Players from Leixlip who needed a win at Cavan to place them ahead of Estuary. Their production of "Mauritius" by American writer, Theresa Rebeck was enough to impress adjudicator Brian Majoribanks to award the Co Kildare group 1st place and the coveted place in the All Ireland Finals.