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HVPG PRESENTS: MY SO-CALLED ENEMY
SPIRIT OF WOODSTOCK
Celebration on the Hudson
WAB SPOTLIGHT
SALVATION BOULEVARD COMES TO WOODSTOCK
HVPG TOURS MY SO-CALLED ENEMY
HUDSON VALLEY PROGRAMMERS GROUP PRESENTS SPECIAL SCREENING OF
MY SO-CALLED ENEMY, FEATURING FILMMAKER LISA GOSSELS
The Hudson Valley Programmers Group, a division of WFF & HVFC, is proud to announce that Emmy-Award® Winning Filmmaker Lisa Gossels will present her thought-provoking and multi-award winning documentary film
My So-Called Enemy throughout the Hudson Valley from June 12-14.
In 2002, 22 Palestinian and Israeli teenage girls traveled to the U.S. to participate in a women's leadership program called Building Bridges for Peace. My So-Called Enemy is about 6 of the girls and how the transformative experience of knowing their "enemies" as human beings meets with the realities of their lives at home in the Middle East over the next seven years.
ATTENTION PARENTS & TEENS: On June 13, filmmaker Lisa Gossels will host a special FREE SCREENING & WORKSHOP exclusively for teens at the Film Center in Woodstock. There is limited space available. For more information, please call 845.679.4265.
June 12, 1 pm at Upstate Films, 6415 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
June 13, 6:30 pm, Teen Only Screening in the Markertek Room @ FILM CENTER in Woodstock
*if you have a teen interested in attending, call 845.679.4265
June 14, 6:45 pm at Spectrum 8, 290 Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY 12209
JOIN US FOR SPIRIT OF WOODSTOCK CELEBRATION
WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES
INAUGURAL SPIRIT OF WOODSTOCK CELEBRATION ON THE HUDSON
The Woodstock Film Festival is happy to announce that it will be hosting its first Spirit of Woodstock Celebration on Saturday, July 9 at 7pm. This summer gala will honor Woodstock's own Michael Lang, one of the founding producers of the 1969 Woodstock Art and Music Festival. It will begin a series of annual events along the Hudson River; each celebrating film, music and art, while benefiting the Woodstock Film Festival.
The evening will take place in a penthouse loft overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and a creative, fun dinner will be generously provided by celebrity caterer Mary Giuliani.
Musician Tracy Bonham will perform, as well as several other musical artists.
To reserve TICKETS for this special even, visit SPIRIT OF WOODSTOCK.
Also offered is a round-trip Party Bus from Woodstock to Poughkeepsie. There is limited space on the bus. To make your BUS reservation, Spriti of WoodstockPartyBus
SALVATION BOULEVARD TO SCREEN IN WOODSTOCK
WFF PRESENTS A SPECIAL SCREENING OF SALVATION BOULEVARD
AT UPSTATE FILMS IN WOODSTOCK, JULY 13
Based on the hit book by renowned Woodstock Author Larry Beinhart, Salvation Boulevard is the story of Pastor Dan, a charismatic preacher who has captivated a city with his charm. Ex-deadhead and recovering hippie Carl is one of the loyal sheep in his flock. When Dan finds himself in a compromising situation, Carl is called into service in a most unconventional way. The mega-church is cast into shadow, and a hellish storm begins brewing that could jeopardize its entire existence. The road to hell—in this case, Salvation Boulevard—is paved with good intentions—gone hysterically wrong. Director George Ratliff peels back the onion to take a satirical look at Christian fanaticism—one guilty pleasure at a time. (Synopsis courtesy of Sundance). Film courtesy of IFC Films.
Salvation Boulevard stars A-list cast including Pierce Brosnan, Jennifer Connelly, Ed Harris, Greg Kinnear and Marisa Tomei.The screening will include Director George Ratliff and writer Larry Beinhart.
The screening will take place on Wednesday, July 13th at 8:30 PM at Upstate Films in Woodstock, NY. To purchase tickets, visit Salvation Boulevard
WITHOUT A BOX SPOTLIGHT ON WOODSTOCK CALL FOR ENTRIES
The 12th Annual WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL (WFF), attracting film and music lovers from around the world for a week of outstanding films, concerts, workshops, celebrity-led panels, an award gala, and fantastic parties. An intimate gathering set amidst the stunning vistas of historic Woodstock, New York, emerging filmmakers will find ample opportunity to rub elbows with top industry players and make excellent connections throughout the event.
Hailed by indieWIRE as a "True American Maverick Among Fests" and one of the "Top 50 Film Festivals in the World," the WFF is a hotbed for the best independent films year after year. Program highlights from the 2010 season include Oscar-winning short film GOD OF LOVE, sold-out screenings of HENRY'S CRIME followed by Q&A's with co-stars Keanu Reeves and Vera Farmiga, Spirit Award-winner MARWENCOL, and festival circuit darling STRANGER THINGS which went on to win Slamdance's Grand Jury Sparky Award. The Festival presents an independent and artistic atmosphere that seamlessly combines cultural, educational, and artistic endeavors. Actor Ethan Hawke recently praised WFF as "among the finest of a dying breed: a festival that isn't trying to sell you anything, but simply and beautifully celebrating the art and craft of filmmaking."
The industry's top actors, filmmakers, and industry members serve on the Awards Jury and present over $50,000 USD worth of cash awards and in-kind prizes. The Maverick Awards are presented for Best Feature, Documentary, Short Documentary, Short Film, Student Film, Cinematography, Editing, and Animation (sponsored by Blue Sky Studios), along with Audience Awards. Esteemed members of the film world who have participated include Ang Lee, Adrian Grenier, Steve Buscemi, Kevin Smith, Ethan Hawke, Vera Farmiga, Matt Dillon, Uma Thurman, Woody Harrelson, Jonathan Demme, Richard Linklater, Edie Falco, Melissa Leo, and Tim Robbins as well as reps from IFC, Magnolia Pictures, Lionsgate, Fox Searchlight, Paramount, HBO, A&E, Focus Features, The Weinstein Company, Oscilloscope Laboratories, and more.
UPCOMING DEADLINE
For complete details, see call for entries spotlight
MEET MARY GIULIANI CATERING & EVENTS
In 2005 Ryan and Mary Giuliani took a leap of faith and started Mary Giuliani Catering & Events based on a shared love of entertaining, food and hospitality. Their commitment to sourcing the best food and beverage items and spotting unique entertaining trends in a down to earth approachable manner has kept them the talk of New York for the past 6 years.
They realized early on, that it takes a village, so it was very important when building their "work family" that they found talented, like minded, courteous, professional, playful souls to join them. The company philosophy is work hard and play hard and together the MGCE Team proves year after year to be the best in the business.
Clients continue to use the talented MGCE family for their unique, whimsical approach to high end entertaining, their hands on boutique customer service and contagious passion for what they do. Fancy can also be FUN and MGCE serves up the finest quality food and beverage in a way that keeps guests talking.
For more details about Mary, visit http://www.marygiuliani.com
HUDSON VALLEY FILM COMMISSION NEWS
There are currently five feature films in production in the Hudson Valley. To keep up with casting calls, crew calls and other needs for these films, please visit us on Facebook or on Blogger


Such a good reminder! I need to slow down and just love and laugh way more.
I feel so blessed to be surrounded by people who reminded me and will (no doubt) keep reminding me.
I'm not sure I completely accepted the compliment, but I gave my client the opportunity to express it none the less. ; ) I've been listening carefully to how people talk about themselves, and it makes me so sad to hear how hard they are on themselves. Then to have to acknowledge that I'm no better with myself breaks my heart. It has to end for all of us. We are all too awesome to be so hard on ourselves.
P.S. Your hubby sounds like a gem, wanting to record your laughter.
P.P.S.S. Holler if you want someone else to prepare that delicious meal. I'd drive to Georgia to do that.
btw…yes, he is a gem and you are welcome to visit in Georgia anytime you want. I'll clear my calendar for you and we'll hit all my favorite haunts plus some new ones and we will linger, my friend.
I'm glad I waited to read this post when my life opened up a bit and I could linger.
I find myself wanting the very same things: connection, a reverence for the food I eat, a softening around everything my "old self" pushes me to do. I want to take a walk every morning for the next two months, NOT to "exercise," but rather, to watch the seasons change before my eyes rather than outside the window of my office.
A very rich post. Thank you.
I like what you said about "Letting go of all that is not kind and compassionate, and loving. Embracing empathy not only for others but for yourself." It is great advice. Sometimes the hardest lesson to learn is self acceptance. We all get caught up in our own worries and fears and it can be hard to move forward out of guilt. The lesson here is to find peace within yourself. It is ok to have feelings and acknowledge them. I like this post because you prove to people that their feelings are valid and give them a reason to push forward.


Free ESL Classes — New Locations and Times!
We now have 11 locations in Northern Pinellas County for LCUP's English Conversation Classes, with a total of 18 classes available each week. These classes have a variety of educational opportunities: some provide basic phonics and grammar instruction, while others are designed for more intermediate students. The strength of all of these informal classes is to give our adult students a chance to visit with each other and tutors and practice their English language skills.
There is no cost, so please attend many of the classes to see what interests you most.
Ahora tenemos 11 ubicaciones en el condado de Pinellas Norte para las clases de conversación en inglés de LCUP, con un total de 18 clases disponibles cada semana. Estas clases tienen una variedad de oportunidades educativas: algunas proporcionan instrucción básica de fonética y gramática, mientras que otras están diseñadas para estudiantes más intermedios. La fortaleza de todas estas clases informales es darles a nuestros estudiantes adultos la oportunidad de visitar a los tutores y a los tutores y practicar sus habilidades en el idioma inglés. No hay costo, así que por favor asista a muchas de las clases para ver qué es lo que más le interesa. Haga clic en "LEER MÁS" para ver los horarios en inglés y español.
Click "READ MORE" to see the schedules in English and Spanish.
It's fast approaching the first anniversary of my introduction to the family I shall refer to as the Maldonados. I had been tutoring a diverse group of English learners in one-on-one sessions when I was asked if I could take on "just one more." This student was deemed a "special" case. More often than not, these cases turn into adventures.
Soon I was introduced to "Jay." Jay was a shy sixteen-year-old newcomer who had only been in-country three weeks. I had met his aunt and her husband and had found them both possessing the traits of curiosity, dedication and persistence. These are "the big three" in language acquisition.
What I wasn't prepared for was Jay's age. Up until that moment, my students had all been adults. But since I had once supervised twenty-three high-school students working in the medical center of a major city, I took the chance.
I'm sure Jay had misgivings of his own. These probably included the risk of being seen in the company of a gray-haired person obviously not a relative.
I asked him about his goals and was pleasantly surprised that he had arrived with not only a "Plan A" but a "Plan B" as well. He stated that he wanted to learn English by his birthday, which was a little over five months away. Based on his monosyllabic answers, I thought this goal fell somewhere between "unlikely" and "overly optimistic." It turned out I was committing the classic mistake of underestimating a determined pupil.
Since Jay was in high school, our initial afternoon lessons consisted of sorting through words and phrases he had acquired earlier that day. Some days the pile of "inappropriate" words would nearly equal the "useful" pile.
The library where we held our sessions was relocating and while the new building was being finished, we were forced to hold classes at a well-known fast-food restaurant a short walk from Jay's high school. This not only saved time, but also offered a "real world" environment.
I encouraged him to order his own food to get used to hearing terms like "whatcanigetya?" and "haveagoodone." But when he started asking the counterman for the correct pronunciation of menu items, I had to step in to keep the line moving.
When I would explain a word by substituting its Spanish equivalent, he would laugh at my "cave man" accent. I told him he spoke "Frankenstein" English – teasing terms we still use today. For a "shy" person, his mirth was unrestrained – sometimes causing panicked looks on our fellow diners' faces.
In Spring, Jay's Uncle Moises arrived and I sensed Jay's pleasure in having a slight edge over his uncle's passable, but hesitant English. With the arrival of summer, Jay returned to his Caribbean homeland and I feared the two-month hiatus would be a setback.
By the start of the new school year, I had four family members in my twice-a-week class and when Jay returned, we set up an additional two-hour class on Saturday afternoons – exclusively for the family.
Since Saturday classes are "family members only," I let them choose the subjects. Grandmother Maldonado always requested grammar, while her daughter Luciana favored short stories. Luciana's husband "Enrique" was consumed by economics and demographics. Uncle Moises was fond of contemporary stories which we read aloud. Collectively, they all loved English idioms and gobbled them up like treats.
Under the watchful eyes of his family, Jay morphed back into his serious student role – even donning black-framed glasses to complete the look. On Saturdays he's ribbed by his uncle, defended by his aunt and gets a serious (but not stern) appraisal by his grandmother.
Jay's tutoring sessions are scheduled before other classes and he often remains in his seat, as the new class arrives. He gives enthusiastic answers when he knows them but remains silent when he doesn't.
His interest picked up one day with the arrival of four Brazilian students. He'd give a bemused smile from time to time – later telling me that their Portuguese sounded like "mispronounced Spanish." After a few impromptu lessons from the Brazilians, Jay announced that Portuguese will become his third language. I don't doubt it.
Having spoken with other tutors on their experiences, the consensus seems to be that our country is strengthened by this diverse infusion of new blood. It has always been our strength and it's my particular luck to be able to welcome these exceptional people. America has received a bargain with the Maldonado family.
Volunteers from the Literacy Council of Upper Pinellas attended a training seminar for adult educators, directors, volunteers, and representatives from immigrant-serving organizations. The seminar was offered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, a division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, on September 13, 2018, in Tampa.
Instruction was designed to enhance the skills needed to teach U.S. history, civics, and the naturalization process to immigrant students and to administer a comprehensive adult citizenship education program.
On April 30, English conversation classes resumed in their new meeting space at Clearwater East Community Library at St. Petersburg College. The library is located at 2465 Drew Street in Clearwater, and classes meet on Mondays from 6 pm to 7:30 pm.
Classes had been on hiatus since mid-February, so it was a warm reunion for students and tutors and a welcoming event for newcomers. The class is led by tutors, Jan Demers (back left) and Robin Pitchford (front right). Tutors are welcome to visit any class. We have many students who are eager to work, one-on-one or in a small group, with an LCUP English tutor.
These are some of the resources our tutors use. We have never had a problem with downloading from these sites (no viruses, etc.). We often use the material presented as the idea for our own worksheets or class materials, and we often "borrow" the clip art. Please be aware of the copyright information given on each of the pages. These are free although you may need to register to use the site or download material, and some sites have cost information for you to acquire additional material. More sources are listed on our web site, www.lcup.net.
Teachers share their lessons to download for free, and this site leads you to Teachers Pay Teachers (see below) or to the teacher's web site or blog.
TPT has both free materials and packages you can purchase from other teachers. This is a reliable source of worksheets, lesson plans, and ideas.
Free presentations in Power Point format (also printable) and Online Games for Kids. Most are easily converted to worksheet format and can be adjusted to less childish presentations.
Free – the purpose of this site is to make the English language as easy and as simple as possible, for everyone. Whether you are a beginner, an advanced student or an English teacher, what's important is that you (or your students) will be able to understand and use English in life.
We are a community of language teachers from around the globe who share our home-made worksheets on this free-to-use platform! Spanish, Portuguese and Russian. You can download all ESL teaching materials free of charge, but you need to register your email to download.
Free worksheets and lesson plans.
Download and Print Teaching and Learning English as a Second Language Free Printable Exercises, Worksheets, Handouts, Tests, Activities, Materials, Resources, Grammar Explanations and Lessons, Vocabulary, Picture Dictionary, Pictionary, Posters, Games and Puzzles for kids, students and teachers!
The nonprofit ReadWorks provides K-12 teachers with what to teach and how to teach it—online, for free, to be shared broadly. We provide the largest, highest-quality library of curated nonfiction and literary articles in the country, along with reading comprehension and vocabulary lessons, formative assessments, and teacher guidance. Most importantly, everything ReadWorks does is based on proven cognitive science research, not unproven academic theory.
We solve the problem of reading engagement holistically for students, teachers, and principals. With content and activities created specifically for students in grades 2-6, Newsela fits seamlessly into your elementary literacy routine.
Welcome to the Tutor Support website where you will find lessons, handouts, and other resources to help you with your tutoring, ESL classes, and Talk Time groups.
To teach adults (16 years and older) literacy skills to enhance their self-esteem, increase occupational and social opportunities, and enrich lifestyles.
A copy of LCUP's official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Florida Division of Consumer Services or, by calling toll-free 1-800-435-7352 within Florida. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the State of Florida. For more information about LCUP's mission, legitimacy, impact, reputation, finances, programs, transparency, governance, and more please go to GuideStar and enter Literacy Council of Upper Pinellas.
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Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel debut
Located on the Site of the Former Indoor Flea Market, Antiques Garage, Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel Invites Travelers to Uncover the DNA of the Neighborhood
Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel officially opens its doors today as one of the tallest properties in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood. Rising an impressive 39 floors at 430 feet high, the brand's first hotel in Chelsea is crowned with one of the highest rooftop pools in the city, offering unparalleled 360-degree views.
Located on the former site of the iconic Antiques Garage flea market, the hotel pays homage to the site's history and the area's charming antique shops with a theatrical design concept by architecture and interior design firm Stonehill Taylor. Drawing inspiration from the surrounding neighborhood, spaces within the hotel aim to surprise and delight guests with unexpected moments, each thoughtfully designed to tell a story.
"Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel encourages guests to discover this iconic location with a sense of reimagined curiosity," said George Fleck, vice president of global brand marketing & management, Renaissance Hotels. "This new hotel, coupled with our significant growth and renovation strategy in North America, further reinforces our brand's global commitment to ensuring that guests experience the DNA of the neighborhood through our dramatic design and engaging guest experiences – ultimately leaving with a new appreciation of the destination."
Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel is the latest hotel to debut under the brand's growing North American portfolio which includes recently opened hotels in Philadelphia, Toledo, Reno, Dallas and Newport Beach, as well as renovated properties in Los Angeles, Minneapolis and Palm Desert, among others. Additionally, the brand is set to grow its New York City footprint two-fold over the next two years with highly anticipated openings in both Flushing and Harlem.
"Every detail of this hotel ties back to Chelsea's renowned artistic and eclectic personality," said Chris Rynkar, General Manager of Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel. "There is truly no other property like this one. Our guests have access to new, stunningly appointed amenities and accommodations, but also a connection to the neighborhood, which is an integral part of a Renaissance Hotels stay."
A Hidden Retreat in the Concrete Jungle
Underscoring Renaissance Hotels' unexpected design aesthetic, Stonehill Taylor created an escape that plays on the contrasting dichotomy of the hotel's industrial, antique and floral market surroundings to create the illusion of walking through a secret garden. The hotel's top-floor exterior features a sleek, modern glass facade, while the entrance embodies the look and feel of an English manor. Behind a stone-walled arcade entry lays a private, open-air courtyard studded with lush foliage and seating for guests to lounge.
Tapped to curate the hotel's collection of artwork, art consultant Indiewalls led a massive two-story installation of antique knobs, locks and keys created by local artist Laura Morrison that takes center stage as the backdrop to the lobby staircase. As guests pass through the space, they are encouraged to touch and interact with these whimsical wares. Indiewalls also oversaw mixed media artist Liam Alexander's creation of various video art moments throughout the hotel, reflecting inspiration from the flower district and flea market concepts in the surrounding locale, eliciting the feeling of a "living painting." Trellage-Ferrill Studio fabricated custom pieces like a collection of upside-down bird cages, as well as a large pendant at the elevator lobby inspired by a bird's nest to pique the curiosity of travelers. Inside the elevator cabs, leather tiles made from vintage belts coat the walls, adding intrigue of the hotel's overall design.
Earth tones dominate the color palette of the 341 guest rooms and suites. Interiors are outfitted with wood-paneled printed wallcoverings and unexpected playful touches include gnome desk lamps and rabbit coat hooks. Guest bathrooms evoke a quaint garden shed with concrete sinks, porcelain tiles and mirrors etched with silhouettes of wildflowers. Suites on the fourth and 36th floors are distinguished by their 14-foot high ceilings. A focal point of each suite is a floor-to-ceiling framed wallcovering art installation of a magnified peacock feather, as well as an oversized mural of a woman's silhouette comprised of fuchsia roses by artist Sara Byrne.
A Twist on Traditional Italian Cuisine
Chef Fabrizio Facchini brings a bold twist on authentic Italian cuisine in the hotel's restaurant, Cotto, set to open in the early spring. With 10-foot-high, floor-to-ceiling windows, the airy restaurant will feature an indoor family-style dining room and lounge as well as a 14-seat bar surrounded by a framed picture collection of vintage oddities. Exposed wood beams run across the ceiling and down the walls, which are peppered with mason jar sconces, a romantic reference to firefly jars placed in a secret garden.
Serving daily breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, specialties will include burrata al tartufo with freshly shaved summer truffles and paccheri al pistachio di Bronte with a creamy saffron sauce and pistachio pesto. In addition to an extensive list of wine and spirits offerings, Facchini has developed an innovative mixology experience incorporating a selection of spirits, fruit, and herb-infused ice cubes into the restaurant's cocktail programming.
Evenings at Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel
In the lobby area near the bar, the hotel hosts Renaissance's signature bar ritual four times per week, featuring a complimentary, locally inspired punch cocktail prepared by the hotel's resident mixologist. Guests will also be treated to weekly activations and performances by local musicians and artists alike as part of the brand's Evenings at Renaissance programming, providing them with an even deeper connection to the neighborhood.
An Urban Oasis, 430 Feet in the Air
The bi-level lounge and rooftop pool, Somewhere Nowhere, welcoming guests in the coming months, will offer an escape from the busy streets of Manhattan. The indoor lounge on the 38th floor will be accessible via a hidden, ground-floor passageway - a repurposed loading dock transformed with spray-painted murals of fireflies and mischievous gnomes, neon signs and old-fashioned lantern sconces - that leads to an elevator transporting guests to the 38th and 39th floors. On the 39th floor rooftop terrace, guests will enjoy one of the highest open-air pools in the city showcasing 360-views of Manhattan's majestic skyline. Somewhere Nowhere will be open seven days a week and is operated by El Grupo SN.
Sun-Drenched Meeting & Event Spaces
The hotel boasts 7,326-square-feet of flexible event space, including Somewhere Nowhere. The 2,170-square-foot Cardinal Ballroom, drenched in natural light, features floor-to-ceiling windows that open out to Juliet balconies with city views. The ballroom, with a maximum capacity of 200 people, is ideal for weddings and galas, but can also be split into two separate rooms for smaller conferences. A grand, yet intimate atmosphere, Cotto's private dining room is defined by an arched doorway, playful garden string lights, antique rugs and dried moss encased in antique gilded frames on the walls. The dining room's greenhouse-esque glass wall folds open to provide complete access to the restaurant's rear garden. R.E.N. Meetings, Renaissance Hotels' creative meetings platform, provides planners with a dedicated event team that will bring events and meetings to life using the storied neighborhood of Chelsea and the flexible event space as inspiration – from the styling of each space, incredible locally sourced catering and turnkey social breaks to inspire and motivate networking among guests.
Access to the Thriving Chelsea Neighborhood
Guests are encouraged to explore the surrounding area and can engage with Renaissance Hotels' Navigators, the brand's neighborhood ambassadors who are on-hand to share hidden indigenous gems not found in the guidebooks.
Located at 112 W. 25th Street between 6th and 7th avenues, the hotel is steps from some of the area's most in-demand spots, such as Chelsea Market and The High Line. The property is within walking distance to the 1, 2, N, Q, R, W, A, C and E MTA subway lines, as well as New York Pennsylvania Station.
In celebration of the opening, Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel is offering travelers special access to their "Discover this Way" package, inspired by Renaissance Hotels' celebration of local haunts found in each hotel's surrounding neighborhood.
Posted by Thibault Duret
VISION Destinations | February 20
- Four Seasons Tokyo is now accepting reservations
- New York 2019 photo documentary

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Before we began the partner poem lesson in each of our classrooms, we reflected on the year with students, especially discussions of stereotypes and racism. In Shwayla's class these discussions were prompted by studying Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry, the moving historical fiction set in Mississippi at the height of the Depression. It is the story of one family's struggle to maintain their integrity, pride, and independence in the face of racism and social injustice . Heidi's class reflected on the unit in which they read Warriors Don't Cry. We both reviewed the media stereotypes that we had examined with our classes. One student in Heidi's class said, "Women are always shown as needing to be rescued." Another said, "People are always supposed to be skinny." Another added, "And women are suppose to have nice figures, be pretty, have tiny feet, and be searching for the perfect man." In Shwayla's class, a Latino student said, "Latinos are seen as gang-affiliated criminals with scruffy facial hair and strong accents." Another student added, "They also think all black people are uneducated."
In both classes we reviewed the year and then introduced the partner poem, explaining that our critical analysis of these stereotypes led us to a place where we needed to talk back to them. Shwayla, for example, shared a time in middle school when she was stereotyped and hurt, and she lashed out at classmates for calling her "ebony and ivory." Heidi talked to her students about a time in high school when she verbally attacked another student who made "Chinese eyes" at her and called her a "gook." After sharing these personal examples, we handed out " A Woman of Color," the poem that we had written. We each explained that this was our attempt to fight back at the stereotypes. In each of our classes we chose a student to read the poem ahead of time to get the feel and the flow. That student was then able to read the poem with each of us for the rest of the class.
Because we wanted to teach them how to write a partner poem and not just appreciate ours, in each of the classes we asked the students to read the poem on their own and to highlight some of the categories they recognized in our poem — like hair, eyes, or culture. Some students struggled with this. In Heidi's class many felt they should just highlight the entire poem because they found categories they identified with in each line. In retrospect, we should have encouraged them to look for one or two words that clarified the category and only highlight those.


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Ontario Minor Hockey Association
Why Specializing Early in One Sport is a Bad Idea
By Active For Life, 07/21/20, 11:15AM EDT
When, If and Why your kid should specialize
Photo Credit: Brian Woo Photography
By: Active for Life
If you want your child to become a superstar hockey player, figure skater, or other athlete, when should they specialize in that one sport?
It's a question that often generates heated discussion among coaches and sport parents. All too often, in most sports, children are pushed to specialize too early.
Too many coaches and parents push them to focus on one sport long before high school in the belief that they will "miss out" if they don't. The thinking is that they need to "get ahead of the pack" by putting in the extra hours and staying away from other sports.
Meanwhile, the research suggests that specializing too early probably prevents most kids from reaching their full potential in their sport. They might win the district championships for Grade 8 or Grade 10 basketball, but that will be their peak achievement. They won't make the cut for the national team and the Olympics at age 19.
It seems counterintuitive. How could specialization reduce your success?
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It's connected to physical literacy and the need to develop a wide range of physical, mental, and emotional skills within sport. When researchers look at top athletes across a range of sports, the majority of them are distinguished by broad athletic ability from playing a variety of sports as children. This kind of broad athleticism doesn't happen when kids specialize in one sport from an early age.
(Please note: We haven't even mentioned the problem of overuse injuries to tendons, ligaments, and bone growth plates due to premature specialization. There's enough research on that subject to write a book. Premature specialization is also linked to kids dropping out of sports early.)
Is early specialization wrong for all sports? No. But research shows very few sports where it helps.
Sports and activities such as gymnastics, figure skating, diving, and dancing generally require early specialization. To reach the highest levels of competition, your child needs to start young and spend most of their time practicing that sport or activity.
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However, sports such as hockey, soccer, basketball, baseball, and tennis are late specialization sports. If you want your child to have a chance to go to the Olympics or the World Cup in these sports, the evidence suggests they should also play other sports until at least age 14. This is called "sampling" or "early diversification".
So when should your child specialize in one sport? First of all, you should ask them if they even want to specialize. Maybe they don't want to, and that's okay. Not everyone dreams of going to the Olympics or playing in the NHL.
However, if we imagine that your child shares your enthusiasm in a late-specialization sport such as hockey, soccer, squash, volleyball, baseball, tennis, or basketball, there seems to be a general age range where specialization becomes important. It depends on the sport, your child's level of maturation, and—if we are talking about a team sport—their playing position. The general rule would be sometime around the middle of high school, or ages 14-16 years.
When you feel the urge to make your child specialize early, remember that Steve Nash didn't even start playing basketball until he was 13-years-old. Wayne Gretzky started hockey young, but he also played baseball, lacrosse, and tennis into his teens.
Active for Life is a national initiative created to help parents raise physically literate children. At activeforlife.com, parents, educators, and coaches will find fun activities, engaging articles, and free resources to get kids active, healthy and happy. Sign up for Active for Life's monthly newsletters.
By Ontario Minor Hockey Association 01/15/2021, 11:00am EST
At-home hockey training to get you ahead of the game
By Michael Dundas, Manager, Hockey Development 01/13/2021, 2:45pm EST
You don't even need a puck or stick
By Ontario Minor Hockey Association 01/11/2021, 2:45pm EST
Online learning opportunities for coaches to enhance their skill set
By Michael Dundas, Manager, Hockey Development 01/08/2021, 9:30am EST
How coaches can help players remain close during lockdown
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There are 2 locations. We went to the one on Biltmore Ave. You order at a counter and then they show you to a seat and place a number on your table. When your food is ready, they bring it over. Pictured above is the drink and jam bar. They have many kinds of jellies/jams for your biscuit. We tried a wee bit of each: sour cherry, strawberry, sweet potato, and some others I forget.
SP ordered the Country Ham Biscuit (biscuit with country ham, fried green tomato, cheese egg, and red-eye gravy). I didn't know before going to Asheville what red-eye gravy is. It's a very thin gravy made from the drippings of pan-fried country ham mixed with black coffee. I expected a strong coffee flavor, but it was subtle and really yummy. SP ate the entire huge biscuit sandwich.
I ordered the Fried Green Tomato Biscuit (biscuit with fried green tomato, brie, tomato, 2 poached eggs, and smoked tomato hollandaise). I asked for the hollandaise on the side and well poached eggs. As you see above, the hollandaise is on the biscuit. That was OK, I could deal. But when I cut into the egg, it was a lovely poached egg, that is to say it was runny and slowly oozed all over, but since my stomach is so darn sensitive, I always ask for well poached which I don't think tastes as good as normal poached but I'd rather not have a stomach revolt at 11 am and ruin an afternoon of fun. So SP took it back to the counter.
I felt terrible because it turned out they had made mine correctly, but someone grabbed the wrong plate. The original one served to me is actually The Asheville Benedict (open-faced biscuit topped with charred scallion cream cheese, fresh tomatoes, 2 poached eggs, hollandaise, roasted red peppers, and a tossed kale salad). I felt awful because I didn't even register that it was topped with salad and red pepper, which mine wasn't supposed to have, and since I'd cut into the egg, they couldn't serve it to anyone else. If I realized it was the wrong benedict, maybe they could have served it to the correct person. My biscuit, above, is not as pretty since the sauce is on the side. But oh was it delicious. And huge. SP had to help me and even then we left behind some biscuit.
We both really like Biscuit Head. We went around 11 am and it wasn't too crowded, which was nice because I was really hungry. The next time we're in Asheville, we'll definitely be back here for another biscuit.


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Pennsylvania fight over COVID-19 'vaccine passports' may be brewing as Phase 1A of rollout nears finish
By Ford Turner
HARRISBURG — As Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf said Pennsylvania was nearly done with Phase 1A of its COVID-19 vaccine rollout, the potential for a scrap with legislative Republicans over a so-called "vaccine passport" appeared to grow.
Wolf spoke of both issues Tuesday, when his administration also put out recommendations on reduced social distancing in schools and shortened closure times after COVID-19 outbreaks.
"We are making some good progress," Wolf said of the vaccine rollout.
Beforehand, Republican House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff said he hoped Wolf would not support proof-of-vaccination digital documents, known as "vaccine passports." One version of them already was introduced in New York.
Benninghoff called them "ill-conceived" and said they were "an opening to unfathomable government intrusion into people's personal lives, particularly their private medical information."
Asked for his opinion, Wolf at first was noncommittal. Then, he issued a qualified endorsement.
"I don't really have a position on passports," he said. "You know, you used to have to have one when you traveled overseas. It was part of your passport. It was a yellow card that showed what immunizations you'd had. So I'm not sure. I would think that that would be a fairly easy thing to do."
When a reporter asked a follow-up question, Wolf said, "Yeah, if that were something that seemed to come from the General Assembly, yeah, I would support that."
Democratic state Rep. Peter Schweyer of Allentown called the issue a "ginned-up" controversy triggered by national Republicans. Schweyer, who said he had no position on the concept, said he has heard no mention of the issue at legislative meetings and hasn't seen any bills introduced.
"I don't know if it's a real issue or not," Schweyer said. "It seems like a talking point that Republicans across the nation are latching onto."
First-term Republican state Rep. Tracy Pennycuick of Montgomery County said it was "completely inappropriate" to even consider the passport idea.
It would, she said, lead to discrimination against those who could not or would not get shots.
Phase 1A conclusion
Wolf estimated the state was "more than three-quarters of the way through" the phase 1A population, which covers more than 4 million people, including health care workers, long-term care residents, everyone ages 65 and older, and younger people with serious medical conditions.
He said scheduling of COVID-19 vaccine shots for all phase 1A recipients who want them likely would be done by Wednesday.
Pennycuick said she did not know where Wolf got his information.
"I still have people who can't get an appointment," Pennycuick said. "They are 1A. Oftentimes, they are seniors with multiple medical conditions."
Wolf also said the state's special initiative to vaccinate all teachers, education and child care workers who wanted to take part should conclude soon, with all shots in arms by mid-April.
May 1 goal
Earlier this month, President Joe Biden pledged to make all adults eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by May 1, and Wolf said his administration has that date in mind.
"We are talking about that now," Wolf said. "How we want to move through, beyond where we are right now, and how quickly we can do it."
The state's current vaccine rollout plan had two other other phases, 1B and 1C, coming after 1A and before availability to the general adult population.
Wolf said Biden's move to open things up to all adults is in line with his own inclinations.
"The goal is to get the vaccines to as many people as quickly and fairly as possible," he said. "That's always been the goal and it remains the goal. So the sooner we can get to that point where everybody is eligible, the happier I will be."
New school guidance
The Wolf administration said it reduced recommended safe distances between students in many schools, in line with updated guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The new state recommendations take effect April 5 and are contingent upon students wearing masks.
The revised distancing recommendations are not the same for all school levels. A joint announcement from the Department of Health and Department of Education said:
Students in elementary schools should remain at least three feet apart.
Students in middle and high schools should be at least 3 feet apart in counties with low and moderate community transmission of COVID-19. In counties with substantial transmission, these students should be 6 feet apart, if forming distinct groups of students that stay together all day is not possible.
Six feet of distance should be maintained between adults in all school buildings, and between adults and students; when masks cannot be worn; during increased-exhalation activities like singing, band or sports; and in common areas such as school lobbies and auditoriums.
Meanwhile, the administration also changed its recommendations on how schools should react to confirmed cases of COVID-19.
The new recommendations take into account local virus transmission levels, numbers of cases and the size of the school building. They take into account local virus spread levels, numbers of cases among students and staff, and size of the school building.
For example, in one scenario the recommended closure period — which allows for cleaning and notifications about quarantines — will be reduced to 1-2 days from 3-7 days.
Full details are available on the state website.
Morning Call Capitol correspondent Ford Turner can be reached at fturner@mcall.com


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For beautiful views of Paris head up to the many parks and gardens found across the city: the Tuileries Garden, the Luxembourg Garden, the Monceau Park or the Jardin des Plantes.
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Spring is also our favourite season of the year for Paris Walking Tours. Walking through the long wide boulevards or the narrow medieval streets when the climate is milder is such a nice treat. You will discover some unexpected views of celebrated Parisian monuments, charming squares, appealing stores and smell baguettes and croissants fresh out of the baker's oven.
You can also enjoy a boat cruise on the River Seine to pass under the beautiful bridges of Paris and contemplate some of Paris' most famous monuments: the Louvre, Notre-Dame cathedral, the City-Hall, the Conciergerie and of course the Eiffel Tower.
Make sure you check the weather forecast each morning. Sometimes heavy rain will surprise you and force you to change your plans. Instead of a planned walk in the Marais you will end up inside one of the many museums and art galleries of Paris. Of course the Louvre, the Orsay Museum and the Pompidou Centre are always taken over by tourists on rainy days… but there are other less-known museums that are equally worth visiting: the Carnavalet and the Cognacq-Jay Museums in the Marais, the Fine Arts Museum of Paris (Petit-Palais), or the Victor Hugo house in Place des Vosges. Rainy days also give a good opportunity to enter inside some of Paris' finest churches: Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Saint-Eustache Church, Saint-Sulpice Church, Saint-Germain-des-Prés Abbey Church and many more. We often use Meteo-Paris for an update on the weather forecast (although the site is in French).
Staying in Paris is the Spring is usually cheaper than in the Summer. As for Autumn, this time of the year is known as 'Moyenne Saison' (medium season) contrary to the 'Haute Saison' (high season) in Summer and 'Basse saison' (low season) in Winter.


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On this day in 2002: Okocha moves to Premier League
Watch the Nigerian's best skills and goals in the competition 17 years since joining Bolton
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It's 17 years to the day since one of the most skilful players to ever grace the Premier League made his move to the competition.
Jay Jay Okocha signed for Bolton Wanderers on 18 June 2002 and dazzled fans with his flicks, step-overs and unique individual style.
He became the sixth Nigerian to play in the Premier League, following Efan Ekoku, Ade Akinbiyi, Celestine Babayaro, Kanu and Shola Ameobi, in a list that now comprises 20 players including Okocha's nephew, Alex Iwobi.
"My Nigerian colleagues gave me a good impression of the Premiership and I am glad to be here," said Okocha after signing on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.
Sam Allardyce was the man who brought the-then 28-year-old to Bolton, saying Okocha would change the way people viewed the club.
"Jay Jay has a great pedigree," said Bolton's manager. "He has flair, ability and huge experience.
"Our ambition is to bring the best-quality players we can to show we are trying to progress in the right way. Now we have signed Jay Jay hopefully one or two people will pay more attention to Bolton."
Okocha went on to make 124 Premier League appearances for Bolton between 2002 and 2006, scoring 14 goals and writing his name into competition folklore.


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Because the unity of God's People was at the centre of Jesus' passion, we wish to work and pray towards achieving this unity in partnership too. This spirit of unity is a gift from God that we intend to celebrate in worship and fellowship, to the glory of God (Rom 15:5). But above all, we desire that this unity will enable more effective Mission amongst the people of West Swindon and Lydiard Tregoze.
We pray that God's Spirit will pour out upon us this spirit of love and unity, and empower us as we strive to make it visible to all (Eph 4:3). We will seek not only the best interests of all of the five partnership churches, but also try to build God's Kingdom in a selfless manner with the other churches of our district (Phil 2:4). We commit ourselves to all play our part in this mission, as equal members of the 'priesthood of all believers'.
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Fertility and Sterility Dialog
Predictors of pregnancy and live birth after insemination in couples with unexplained or male-factor infertility
Couples in which female partners drank coffee, tea, or alcoholic beverages in the past had higher pregnancy and live birth rates compared with never users or current users.
Fertility and Sterility
Hao Huang, M.P.H., Karl R. Hansen, M.D., Pamela Factor-Litvak, Ph.D., Sandra A. Carson, M.D., David S. Guzick, M.D., Nanette Santoro, M.D., Michael P. Diamond, M.D., Esther Eisenberg, M.D., M.P.H., Heping Zhang, Ph.D., National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Cooperative Reproductive Medicine Network
Volume 97, Issue 4 , Pages 959-967.e5, April 2012
To identify risk factors for pregnancy outcomes in couples treated with intracervical or intrauterine insemination, with or without superovulation for unexplained or male-factor infertility.
Secondary analysis of data from a randomized superovulation and intrauterine insemination trial.
Academic medical centers.
Intervention(s):
Treatment continued for four cycles unless pregnancy was achieved.
Patient(s):
Out of 932 couples randomized to four treatment groups, 664 couples who had completed the lifestyle questionnaires were assessed for occurrence of pregnancy and live birth.
Main Outcome Measure(s):
Pregnancy and live birth.
Result(s):
The pregnancy and live birth rates were significantly higher in couples in which the female partners reported that they had consumed coffee or tea in the past or drank alcoholic beverages in the past (past users) compared with those who had never consumed coffee, tea, or alcoholic beverages. Past users also had significantly higher pregnancy and live birth rates than those currently consuming coffee or tea or alcoholic beverages. Demographic, occupational exposure, and other lifestyle factors were not significant.
Conclusion(s):
Couples in which the female partners drank coffee, tea, or alcoholic beverages in the past had higher pregnancy and live birth rates compared with never or current users. When discontinuing these habits, they might have made other lifestyle changes to improve the pregnancy outcome.
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Editorial Office, American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Fertility and Sterility® is an international journal for obstetricians, gynecologists, reproductive endocrinologists, urologists, basic scientists and others who treat and investigate problems of infertility and human reproductive disorders. The journal publishes juried original scientific articles in clinical and laboratory research relevant to reproductive endocrinology, urology, andrology, physiology, immunology, genetics, contraception, and menopause. Fertility and Sterility® encourages and supports meaningful basic and clinical research, and facilitates and promotes excellence in professional education, in the field of reproductive medicine.
Superovulation and multiple birth: in search of kryptonite
The contribution of superovulation and ovulation induction to the multiple pregnancy epidemic in the U.S. is likely substantial and preventive strategies are needed.
History and challenges surrounding ovarian stimulation in the treatment of infertility
To examine the history of superovulation for ovulation induction, its contributions to reproductive medicine, and its impact on multiple births.
Ovarian stimulation and intrauterine insemination at the quarter centennial: implications for the multiple births epidemic
Ovarian stimulation/intrauterine insemination is a significant determinant of the multiple birth epidemic. Redress will require a rethinking of practice patterns. Herein we explore the prospects of prevention, mitigation, and eventual resolution.
Use of gonadotropins for initiation of singleton gestations in non-assisted reproductive technology cycles
We report on how gonadotropins are useful agents for initiating pregnancy in couples with diverse etiologies of infertility; and elimination of conception of multiple gestations is a desired, but as yet not achieved, outcome.
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Here are some interesting pumpkin facts, trivia and preparation tips for cooking fresh pumpkin for pie filling.
Fresh pumpkins are available in the fall and winter. Some specimens have weighed in at over 100 pounds! There are two types of pumpkins available commercially. Sugar pumpkins are usually the smaller, deep orange variety. Field pumpkins, also known as jack o' lanterns, are larger, a brighter shade of orange and more suitable for carving. Although both varieties are edible, sugar pumpkins have sweeter flesh and are better for cooking.The flesh from the smaller ones are more tender and less stringy than the larger variety. Pumpkin has a mild, sweet flavor and the seeds, husked and roasted, are deliciously nutty.
Select pumpkins that are between five to eight pounds, free from blemishes and heavy for their size. Store whole pumpkins at room temperature up to a month or refrigerate up to 3 months. Puréed pumpkin is also available canned. Pumpkin may be prepared in almost any way suitable for winter squash. It's a good source of vitamin A.
Pumpkin is highly perishable and must be cooked the same day it is cut open. Otherwise, the flesh will develop a feathery black mold. Cooked pumpkin should be refrigerated immediately. Puréed pulp should be used within 36 hours, or freeze for later use.
Did you know the pumpkin pie was introduced to the holiday table at the Pilgrim's second Thanksgiving in 1623? The new Americans found the Indians growing and using this large and cumbersome fruit. They soon adapted it to their households as a much loved food. In Australia and Great Britain they have a similar pie made of pumpkin called "Gramma's Pie".
1. Cut off the top of the pumpkin and scrape out all the seeds and membrane (a large metal serving spoon works well).
2. Cut it into sections and with a paring knife, cut the skin off the flesh.
Note: An alternative method for dealing with the difficult task of removing the hard shell from fresh pumpkin or squash, is to put the pumpkin in the microwave oven for 5 minutes on high. Allow to cool a little, and then slice it open. It will be much easier to cut. Simply remove the seeds and membrane and proceed with cooking until tender. Use the pulp in any recipe calling for canned or cooked pumpkin.


Ordoñez was one of nearly 50 people from six organizations in Geneva for a four-day workshop to learn tools to improve their advocacy with bodies of the United Nations. The workshop was jointly organized by the Lutheran World Federation, Finn Church Aid, Mission 21, Church of Sweden, World Council of Churches and and the World YWCA.
Guest speakers included representatives of the Baha'i International Community, Amnesty International swisspeace and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Participants attended one of the state party reviews on the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), which was meeting in Geneva at the time.
As her church contact for the Latin American and Caribbean Women and Gender Justice Network of the LWF, Ordoñez is working with the women in the church to raise awareness of the level of impunity for crimes against women in Honduras. The women's movement in Honduras is promoting legislation before Congress that calls for tougher measures for perpetrators of violence against women.
Christian women are particularly susceptible because there is still an understanding that they are expected to be submissive to men, she said.
In Honduras, attempts to defend human rights may be perceived as a crime. Activism has cost the life of human rights activists like Berta Cáceres, an environmentalist and indigenous leader, murdered for her views four months ago. Cáceres was known to Ordoñez. During the workshop, participants received the sad news that another woman activist had been assassinated.
"We even have the disappearance of mothers, leaving behind small children. This violence against women is something that moves me to activate my Christian faith for the service of my sisters. My role is prophetic – to announce and to denounce," Ordoñez said.
The LWF gender justice policy is a powerful tool in the struggle against gender violence, particularly as a means to identify vulnerable women who need support and to develop faith understanding to address injustice.
She hopes to use CEDAW to work with other civil society movements to claim accountability from the government, which has ratified CEDAW but does not implement it. The church can be a place to help women to articulate their voices. It will contribute to the Honduras CEDAW review in three months.
"This training has expanded my horizons in terms of the possibilities of getting involved. Being here and hearing other people's experiences has been an eye-opener. Violence against women takes similar expression all over the world but it took coming here to discover it," said Ordoñez.
A workshop session that used theatre to raise awareness on gender stereotypes and power imbalance was exciting for her because she works with many illiterate women. Theatre could be a valuable medium for teaching them their rights, she said.
While violence against women breaks heart every time, she said the pain drives her determination to overcome the situation and build bridges so that women lacking resources can get support.
In opening the workshop, LWF general secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge said gender justice mattered as a matter of faith.
He quoted Spanish theologian José Vigil, "For those who have heard and seen how God wants this world to be it is hard to accept the world as it is." Faith communities have had a long journey to begin to understand how this statement relates to gender, gender justice and power relations, he said.
Gender justice stems from faith, but the question is how to bring that faith conviction into the public space, Junge said. The LWF gender justice policy is an attempt to explain why we care about gender justice, and helps us to address the concept of gender from a theological and faith-based perspective.
He encouraged participants to see ways of turning local engagement into a contribution at the global level and hoped the workshop would enrich and encourage them to sustain their commitment to gender justice.
Workshop organizer, Cristina Rendon, said, "What the LWF and its faith-based partners sought with this training was to link the actions that the participants are carrying out in 31 different countries with advocacy tools, such as the CEDAW and the Universal Periodic Review mechanisms.


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Q: Is it possible to debug VS2010 .NET 4.0 project in VS2008? Sure, i can't open VS2010 solution in VS2008.
I try to attach remote debugger from VS2008 to project of VS2010, but it fails.
Can i attach debugger from VS 2008 to .NET 4.0 application built in VS2010?
Assume i can't install VS2010 on this machine.
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Any help will be appreciated!

A: When I try to attach a .NET 4 app from VS2008, the process appears in the process list - but it is grayed out. So I think it is not possible - which would be reasonable.

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There is much debate in the travel hacking blogosphere about how much Aeroplan points are worth. As Aeroplan will sell you points for 3 cents per mile (+ taxes) it would be reasonable to assume that this is their maximum value. But this is not the case… As any economist will tell you, "value" is a tricky concept.
Assuming that Aeroplan and it's Star Alliance partners go from where you are to where you want to go, the value of the airplane ticket you can buy with your points varies by date, class of flight, destination and routing. Some savvy pointsmaesters have redeemed them at "values" of up to $0.13 or more per point. But most of us will never achieve that high a ratio.
For example let's assume that you want to go from Toronto, Canada to Tokyo, Japan (return) in January 2017. The price of a round trip ticket (not considering mistake fares, deals) would be around $1,000.00 to $9,000.
This would appear to place a value on Aeroplan points between 1.2 and 6.7 cents per point. But since you can buy them for only 3 cents each, you could get 6.6 cents of "value" for only 3 cents… score!
Of course, that assumes that, on your preferred travel dates, the only economy fare still available is full price, yet somehow there is still availability in Aeroplan at Classic rewards rates… might as well plan on hopping on the next pig you see and hoping it flies you to the Eiffel Tower! So it is more reasonable to expect that most of the time, the value is closer to the "low" end, between 1.2 and 2.3 cents per point. The best theoretical value is in Economy class (though that is very theoretical), but the highest value you are likely to get is for a business class ticket, at 2.3 cents per point.
The value of something is what you can get for it. One of our favourite destinations is France. Since we can usually get there in economy for about $800, and it will usually cost $500-600 in taxes and fees to get an Aeroplan ticket on the same routing, the value of a point for such a flight is between 1/3 and 1/2 cent per point. This is too low for us; we usually pay cash. The 60,000 points are demonstrably worth more to us than the $200-300 difference in ticket price, and we choose to save our points for a better use.
Maybe you have followed our advice, you are churning credit cards to get loads of free points, but you have little cash – and that $200-300 is worth it to you, because Paris is your entire bucket list, and the points make the difference between going or not going. The value to you may be extremely high.
So the answer to the question of the value of an Aeroplan point is usually somewhere between 1/2 cent and 3 cents per point – but it could be more or less, depending on how you use them, and what that use is worth to you.


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Dr. Pearl Bartelt began her career as an assistant professor at the Community College of Philadelphia in New Jersey. Dr. Bartelt was appointed dean of liberal arts and sciences at Rowan University in 1991 after serving as president of the College Senate. She became vice president for academic affairs at Central Connecticut State University in 1999 and provost in 2001 before joining the Association of American Colleges and Universities as a Senior Fellow from 2003-2005. Starting in 2005, she served as provost and vice president of academic affairs at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania until 2010. She also served as a visiting senior research fellow at England's University from 1985 to 1986. She is currently a Senior Fellow at AAC&U and has worked on the Roadmap Project, a grant-funded initiative involving community colleges.
Bartelt's research involves communal studies. From 1991-1995 she was President of the International Communal Studies Association and continues as a board member. In addition, she was a board member of the Communal Studies Association for many years. Her written work in this area includes "Sex Roles in American Communes," Communal Life: An International Perspective and "American Jewish Agricultural Colonies" in America's Communal Utopias.
Bartelt's many presentations involve higher education organizations such as: Association of American Colleges and Universities, American Sociological Association, HERS, American Association of state Colleges and Universities, Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences, American Association of Higher Education, Society for the Study of Social Problems, International Communal Studies Association, National Women's Studies Association.


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