Sophie, a mother of 2, tells the Sunderland Echo why she has chosen to be a lap dancer in strip clubs. When asked why she started dancing, Sophie chalked it up to the pole dancing lessons she took and "to enhance the family life". Very interesting article. Read on Pole'r Bears!


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London is one of the most expensive cities in the world and while the idea of doing anything for free in London often seems impossible, there are a few hidden gems that make seeing the sights all the more affordable! Top Sights Tours has created the ultimate guide to London's best freebies.
A little corner of Dubai in the sky, it's the hanging gardens of our modern Babylon: lush and lovely, with 'Wow! London's mad!' views of the city and up and down the Thames.
Housing masterpieces by painters including van Gogh, Renoir, da Vinci and Michelangelo, the National Gallery is home to one of the world's most impressive art collections, and sees over six million visitors every year. Avoid the hordes by visiting on weekday mornings or Friday evenings. Whatever time you go, the permanent collections are always free.
The V&A houses one of the world's greatest collections of decorative arts, in such varied fields as ceramics, sculpture, portrait miniatures and photography. Among the highlights are the Britain 1500-1900 galleries, which are arranged chronologically to trace the history of British design from the reign of Henry VIII to that of Queen Victoria.
Not to be confused with St Paul's Cathedral (a big attraction that comes with a ticket price), this church on the western flank of Covent Garden Piazza is also known as the Actor's Church. The first Punch and Judy show took place here in 1662, and there are memorials to Charlie Chaplin and Vivien Leigh. It's open weekdays.
Open until Apr 27 2019, Robert Burton's 'The Anatomy of Melancholy' was first published in 1621. The extensive handbook to misery was an unlikely seventeenth-century bestseller and has continued to provide inspiration to gloriously gloomy souls ever since, including Nick Cave, the crown prince of melancholia. This small exhibition at the Museum of the Mind is made up of paintings relating to Burton's six categories.
The delightful Kensington Gardens are home to a trove of treasures, including the Albert Memorial, the Peter Pan Statue, the Serpentine Gallery, the Round Pond and the Diana Memorial Playground. All are free to admire or visit, and when you're done with the sights, you can wander along the tree-lined paths which crisscross the whole park. East and north of here is a string of Royal Parks, all free to enter: Regent's Park, Hyde Park, Green Park and St James's Park.


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Rochelle Gilmore says Wiggle High5 are "blessed" to have Lucy Garner and Grace Garner on board
Wiggle High5 boss makes it quite clear what she thinks of Garner sisters' commitment for 2018
Lucy and Grace Garner will be looking for big years with Wiggle High5 in 2018. Picture - Wiggle High5
Wiggle High5 founder, owner and manager Rochelle Gilmore says her team is "blessed" by having Leicestershire sisters Lucy and Grace Garner on its roster.
The Cosby pair have committed to ride again for Wiggle in 2018, a third season in the Black and Orange jersey for 23-year-old Lucy, while Grace, 20, heads into her second campaign with the team.
Gilmore, who won a string of honours in a hugely distinguished cycling career, expects there to be more opportunities next season for Lucy to win races, while Grace will continue to build on the impressive debut she made in 2017.
Wiggle High5 deals for Lucy Garner and Grace Garner ahead of 2018 cycling season
"Wiggle High5 is absolutely blessed to have the opportunity to continue working with Lucy and Grace – two of the nicest athletes in the peloton and both huge talents," said Australia's 2010 Commonwealth Games road race gold medallist.
Lucy Garner won a bunch sprint to finish third at Ijsseldelta. Picture - Wiggle High5
"Until now, Lucy has been doing her time in Wiggle High5 as a domestique and learning from her more experienced team mates. It's now time for us to create some opportunities for Lucy to race for sprint wins. Still only 23 years of age, I believe she is ready.
"Some successful junior athletes step straight into a lead role with a professional team. Lucy chose to join big teams like Argos/Giant-Shimano and then Wiggle High5 in order to learn from the best after winning two junior World championships in 2011 & 2012. We're very confident Lucy will be ready in 2018 to mix it with the top sprinters."
Grace Garner took victory at Essex for the second year running. Picture - Huw Williams
Lucy did take podium finishes in the Omloop van de Ijsseldelta and Tour of Guangxi in 2017, but it has been her work as part of a well-drilled black-and-orange lead out train that has made her an invaluable part of the Wiggle team. Her contributions in races such as the Tour of Chongming Island, an event in the Women's WorldTour, helped Belgian sprinter Jolien D'hoore to take more victories than any other rider this season.
Five seasons of competing around the world have raced by, says Wiggle-High5 sprinter Lucy Garner
Grace, who initially made the transition from junior to elite racing with the Podium Ambition squad, settled quickly with Wiggle at the start of 2017 and some strong performances in Australia set the tone for her season.
"Grace has followed the development path of her older sister and has really impressed our management and directeur sportif staff at Wiggle High5," Gilmore explained. "While Grace has not yet had opportunities as a lead rider, we have already identified that she has a very level-headed winning attitude.
"In 2017 Grace slipped into Wiggle High5 and immediately felt at home. Her team-mates and staff have valued her very much this year and truly appreciate her willingness to sacrifice her winning capabilities for the team."
She added: "The Garner sisters are an absolute delight to have in the team. They've been very active in the UK, using their profile to encourage young children and women to take up cycling and that's a big part of what our team is about."
Bertrand Traore'Do it now!' - Leicester City fans react to Bertrand Traore transfer rumoursLeicester City transfer news | Reports in the French press have been linking the former Chelsea and AFC Ajax man with a move to the King Power Stadium this month

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Where are the women entrepreneurs? While we haven't had much luck in getting enough of them to the StartupSaturdays, we do know there are a lot of women leaders in business and starting up new enterprises. A discovery and showcase event around women entrepreneurship.


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Second Spring Senior Bowling League Round Up
In Second Spring Senior Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Drifters defeat the New Comers 3 – 1, the Last Minutes went down 3 – 1 to the Islanders, while the Blue Angels went down 4 – 0 to the Last Pin and the Pinsplitters defeated Just Kickin 3 – 1.
Handicap Game:
Richard Norville 238, McNeil Simmons 234, Charles Pearman 225
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McNeil Simmons 650, Charles Pearman	619, Richard Norville 606
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Erva Hassell 266, Linda Simons 257, Gloria Grant 249
Gloria Grant 686, Beatrice Smith 680, Rosalie Best 650
Erva Hassell 205, Linda Simons 203, Beatrice Smith 176
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University Prep Schools Partners with Detroit Yacht Club to Launch First-ever Sailing Program
Detroit Yacht Club Wednesday, July 09, 2014
University Prep Schools, one of Detroit's longest-standing charter school systems, today announced an all-new sailing program in partnership with the Detroit Yacht Club. Continuing its commitment to access, opportunity and experience, U Prep Schools will offer the four-week class to 25 of its University Prep Science & Math (UPSM) middle and high school students this summer. Given its STEAM curriculum, the school system will pilot the program within the UPSM district, as an extracurricular supplement to the students' science and engineering coursework. The program, which was made possible by an initial anonymous donation of $100,000, is slated to run from July 7 to August 1.
"We are really looking to change the game when it comes to urban education in Detroit; not only in the classroom, but beyond," said Mark Ornstein, CEO of University Prep Schools, which oversees operations at UPSM and its sister district, University Prep Academy. "University Prep Schools' students deserve every advantage and opportunity afforded students with significantly more resources. With the help of the community and that of the Detroit Yacht Club, we're leveling the playing field with this program."
The first partnership of its kind, University Prep Schools and the Detroit Yacht Club will launch the program in conjunction with the club's prestigious Junior Sailing Program. UPSM students will learn the basics of the sport from some of the club's most noted instructors and returning sailing program alumni. Students were required to apply to participate in UPSM's inaugural sailing club and were selected based on both academic performance and essay compilation. University Prep Schools received more than 30 applications from across its STEAM district and culled the applications down to the allotted 25 seats.
"We could not be more thrilled to be able to offer this program in partnership with University Prep Schools," said Commodore Frederick Carr of the Detroit Yacht Club. "As one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious boating clubs, we have always offered our members a robust sailing program. To be able to share that opportunity with students who have a demonstrated interest in the sport and help further their learning in a meaningful way, is truly awesome." Carr, once an educator himself, went on to note the importance of the science behind sailing and how he believes the sport can add practical, real-life value to learning beyond the classroom.
The collaboration with Detroit Yacht Club's Junior Sailing Program will afford UPSM students the opportunity to participate for at least the next five summers. While the anonymous donation will help to fund the startup costs associated with the program, the school system is still in need of donations to not only cover the costs associated with equipment, life jackets and materials for the students, but to ensure the longevity of the partnership.
"We couldn't be more grateful to the Detroit Yacht Club and our generous donor for making this program a reality," said Margaret Trimer-Hartley, Chief External Relations Officer at University Prep Schools. "When people realize the importance of education and how much the little things can change a child's life, everyone benefits. Sailing is a fun way to infuse rigorous STEM content into an extracurricular activity and demonstrate a practical application of math and science. Such real world connections make learning more powerful, improve retention and stimulate a student's desire to learn more."
University Prep Schools has long been working to build its athletic offering for UPSM students. Its liberal arts-focused district, University Prep Academy (UPA) has established more competitive traditional sports teams for both male and female students. While UPSM has seen successes with its high school football team, the district is actively building more non-traditional sports programs. The sailing program is just one of the "college prep" sports that school leadership will add to its roster in the next academic year. Prior to building out the inaugural sailing club, University Prep Schools facilitated an exploratory stage to gauge parent support. UPSM parents were surveyed over the course of a month, and were largely supportive of the initiative. Results of the survey, however, indicated a few barriers to participating in the program including the ability to swim and transportation to and from the island. As a result, the school has engaged key community partners such as Safeway, which will provide transportation to and from the sailing class for participating UPSM students for the duration of the program. The Boll Family YMCA has also agreed to provide swim classes at minimal to no cost for the students accepted into the program. University Prep Schools and the Detroit Yacht Club will continue to seek support from the community to ensure the program's continued growth.
To make a donation to the University Prep Schools sailing program, please visit the school's recently launched Indiegogo page. For additional information about how to support the program, visit uprepschools.com/get-involved.
About University Prep Schools
Known as one of Detroit's longest-standing charter school systems,University Prep Schools (U Prep Schools) launched in 2000, with the opening of its first tuition-free public charter, University Prep Academy High School. Today, the University Prep Schools network is comprised of two districts, University Prep Academy (UPA) and University Prep Science & Math (UPSM), and seven campuses. Serving more than 3,000 students, the University Prep Schools system prepares students for the world around them through a unique combination of individualized and expeditionary learning models that extends education beyond the confines of the traditional classroom. The schools foster a holistic approach to learning that is rooted in providing its students access, opportunity and success. Follow University Prep Schools on Facebook at www.facebook.com/UniversityPrepSchools and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/UPrepSchools. For more information about University Prep schools, visit www.uprepschools.com.
About Detroit Yacht Club (DYC)
The Historic Detroit Yacht Club, founded in 1868, is one of the oldest private boating and social clubs in North America. Dedicated to providing a variety of outstanding dining, social, recreational, and boating programs for members, families and guests, the DYC offers a wide range of elegant and casual dining options, full catering and event services, and various leisure, health and fitness and social amenities. The club's harbor facilities and service have been voted the 'Best in Detroit' and rank among the finest on the Great Lakes.
Designed by noted architect George Mason and completed in 1922, the DYC clubhouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and stands as one of the Midwest's finest examples of Mediterranean Revival architecture. The clubhouse ranks as the largest yacht club structure in the United States and, presiding over the Detroit River just off of Belle Isle, is one of Detroit's most distinguished buildings.
For more information about the DYC, please call 313-824-1200 or visit www.dyc.com.
Sandbox Party Joins with Michigan's Children and Focuses on Making Children's Issues Top Priorities
Michigan�s Children Wednesday, June 25, 2014
With a critical Michigan election season upon us, the Michigan Sandbox Party has joined forces with Michigan's Children to raise awareness and make children and family issues top priorities in state political campaigns.
Michigan's Children is the only statewide, multi-issue advocacy organization focused solely on public policy in the best interest of children, from cradle to career, and their families.
Founded in 2010 as the action arm of Michigan's early childhood community, the Sandbox Party – which will now become a project of Michigan's Children – has expanded its advocacy to children of all ages with early childhood issues remaining an important focus. The Sandbox Party has also redesigned its outreach and website at www.michigansandboxparty.org to an election-year focus in order to help generate excitement around children's concerns and drive turnout in the upcoming primaries.
"Together, we are creating a powerful network to mobilize greater numbers of constituents around the 2014 races and help educate voters about what's at stake for children and families," said Matt Gillard, President & CEO of Michigan's Children. This election year holds races for top jobs in Lansing and Washington D.C., including the Governor's office, every House and Senate district in Michigan, U.S. Congressional and a pivotal U.S. Senate seat.
"Our goal is to engage more Michiganians, encourage them to learn about the candidates in their communities, get involved in the election process, and speak up for children's issues, Gillard said.
"The Sandbox Party will add strength to Michigan's Children's already existing network of localized partners connected to programs that serve the state's most challenged children and families – the same children and families impacted by the policy decisions made in Lansing and in Washington, D.C.," he said. "This expanded network of advocates throughout the state can fight for the best interests of children and hold candidates accountable for campaign promises made long after November. And that's something we all believe is needed now more than ever."
With its new election-focus, the Sandbox Party will first promote awareness around the August 5 primary. Gillard said voting in primaries is notoriously low, often as low as 10 percent of registered voters, though in many districts primary elections will determine who is ultimately elected into public office. To counter that, Gillard said it is important that voters understand where these primary candidates stand on issues that matter most to children and families.
The new website will be an easy-to-use tool for individuals to understand the issues at play, the candidates, and how to get involved. Besides offering profiles of candidates and races, visitors to the redesigned michigansandboxparty.org website will be able to look up candidates running for office in their communities, a calendar of appearances by statewide and local candidates in their area, and a variety of other election-related news and information.
After the elections, the Sandbox Party website will transition to an outreach and engagement tool for Michigan's Children's networks to stay involved in public policy work by holding their elected officials accountable.
Reducing infant mortality goal of city initiative
Detroit News Wednesday, June 11, 2014
A three-year project to reduce infant mortality launched Wednesday in Detroit, where more babies die before their first birthday than in any of the nation's largest cities.
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation provided funding for creation of the Detroit Institute for Equity in Birth Outcomes. The initiative is led by CityMatCH, a national organization of urban maternal/child health leaders. Local health and community leaders will form the Detroit Institute for Equity in Birth Outcomes with guidance from CityMatCH.
$1.3M to help metro Detroit families with employment, debt
Crain's Detroit Business Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Detroit Local Initiatives Support Corp. and United Way for Southeastern Michigan announced that they have funded $1.3 million to eight sites within the Greater Detroit Centers for Working Families network that provide services to families facing unemployment or low incomes.
YOUTH VOICE members leave Harriet Tubman Center after 80-mile walk for education to start YouthVoice
YouthVoice AdultAllies Wednesday, May 21, 2014
The youth members who were involved with the program YOUTH VOICE, a project of the Harriet Tubman Center, have started a new organization. Over 30 youth, with the support of adults, created YouthVoice AdultAllies (YVAA), an organization for young people fighting for educational justice and supported by adult allies. The organization will be a first of its kind with an infrastructure where only youth are paid staff in the organization.
"Now that we have our own organization," said Trevon Stapleton, junior at Cody High School, recent President of YOUTH VOICE and a founder of YVAA. "we have 100% control over what we do and the ability to partner with all organizations we want. I think we are at our greatest potential because we decide how we address the School to Prison Pipeline and luckily we have adults supporting us."
The founding members of YouthVoice AdultAllies recently organized and participated in an 80-mile walk from Detroit to Lansing to advocate for a modification of zero tolerance policies and alternatives to suspensions. Members in YVAA received national attention and through a partnership with the Director for the Department of Human Services Maura Corrigan and the Michigan Board of Education, YVAA leadership believes legislation will be introduced to modify zero tolerance and stop suspensions for minor offenses like truancy in the upcoming months.
Kyle Guerrant from The Michigan Department of Education says an over-reliance to suspend and expel students for non-violent behavior creates significant barriers to learning, and increases the likelihood of academic failure, and students dropping out of the educational system all together.
"The youth in YVAA have support from many community allies and we know legislation will be introduced soon so our plan is to continue working with Michigan leaders to ensure we reserve the 180-day expulsion for only the most serious offenses, support schools to create alternatives to suspensions like restorative practices, and stop suspensions for truancy and uniform violations," says Kayla Mason, YVAA adult member.
To learn about upcoming meetings and how you can get involved, visit Facebook.com/YVxAA.
YouthVoice AdultAllies is an organization for young people fighting for educational justice and supported by adult allies. Visit www.YouthVoiceAdultAllies.org for more information.
GreatSchoolsDetroit.org serves as a resource to help Detroit parents make school choices
Excellent Schools Detroit Friday, March 28, 2014
Navigating the education landscape in Detroit is a complex endeavor as parents and caregivers have hundreds of school options to consider in trying to find the best fit for their child's education needs. GreatSchoolsDetroit.org, produced by Excellent Schools Detroit in partnership with GreatSchools, gives Detroit families the tools they need to make a quality school choice.
GreatSchools is the leading national source of school performance information for parents, reaching 52 million unique visitors and 50 percent of American families with children.
"The GreatSchoolsDetroit.org website is a collaboration of Excellent Schools Detroit's localized Scorecard data and GreatSchools national ratings," said Dan Varner, chief executive officer, Excellent Schools Detroit. "Not only will parents have the apples-to-apples comparison across a multitude of measures in our Scorecard, but they'll also see how the local schools rate on a national scale through GreatSchools' score."
When visiting GreatSchoolsDetroit.org, users can view in-depth school profiles, read and write reviews of schools, compare schools across a multitude of measures and criteria and find schools near their community. The innovative site contains data from hundreds of Detroit schools, ranging from early childhood learning centers to public, charter, and private elementary and high schools.
"Excellent Schools Detroit's in-depth knowledge of and data on Detroit education environments and their deep connections with schools, community groups and parent organizations provides the localized insights that parents need," said Bill Jackson, chief executive officer, GreatSchools. "Excellent Schools Detroit is the ideal partner for GreatSchools, because both organizations are committed to bringing parents the robust information they need to make great school choices."
GreatSchoolsDetroit.org is designed as a mobile-friendly site, for easy access from smartphones and tablets as well as computers.
Excellent Schools Detroit re-launched its Scorecard in August 2013 with in-depth, side-by-side comparison of Detroit schools along a multitude of measures, including academic performance, academic progress and school climate. The organization recommends parents and students select schools graded C+ or better because these schools will generally prepare students for success in college, career and community.
In 2013, GreatSchools began building partnerships with local community organizations and city groups to bring the best school information and tools to families. These partnerships combine the local knowledge and relationships of community partners with the national media and technology platform of GreatSchools. GreatSchools Detroit is the first new partnership to launch.
About Excellent Schools Detroit
Excellent Schools Detroit was formed in 2010 by a coalition of philanthropic, education, community and civic leaders with an important mission: an excellent education for every Detroit child, from cradle to career, by 2020. To that end, Excellent Schools Detroit produces an annual Scorecard, which grades schools across a multitude of excellence measures, to help Detroit parents and community make an informed school choice. The organization convenes individuals and organizations across multiple sectors as the Detroit community collectively works to achieve excellence in education.
About GreatSchools
Founded in 1998, GreatSchools is a national nonpartisan nonprofit that helps millions of parents find great schools, support great learning, and guide their kids to great futures. The Webby award-winning website, GreatSchools.org, is the nation's leading guide to preK-12 schools, with profiles of about 200,000 public, public charter, and private schools and more than one million ratings and reviews by parents, teachers, and students. In addition, GreatSchools offers thousands of articles, videos, and worksheets to help parents support their children's learning. Last year, GreatSchools had 52 million unique visitors, including more than half of all U.S. families with school-age children. Headquartered in Oakland, California, GreatSchools has local programs and offices in Indianapolis, Milwaukee, and Washington, DC.
Infant mortality rate in Detroit rivals areas of Third World
Detroit News Saturday, March 15, 2014
Prematurity, whose deadly side effects include brain hemorrhages, collapsed lungs and failing organs, is the leading killer of Detroit's babies. It's the major component of infant mortality — a catch-all term comprising all conditions that claim children before their first birthday.
The Boggs School in Sounds and Pictures
Michigan Radio Saturday, January 25, 2014
Christopher Gaston is usually the first kid to arrive at school every morning. And he's almost always the last one to leave at night.
In fact, "It's tough to get Christopher to leave the building everyday," says Marisol Teachworth, the Boggs School's program director and co-founder.
'A clean, well-lighted place' for Detroit kids to go after school
Michigan Radio Sunday, January 12, 2014
I don't know about you, but when I was in school, hearing the school bell ring at the end of the day meant one thing: freedom! Time to go home, get a snack, and hang out with friends.
40-year shadow cast by Detroit's failed busing plan
Michigan Radio Friday, November 15, 2013
Next week marks the 40th anniversary of the day the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case about busing and segregation in Detroit's schools. The case eventually became Milliken v. Bradley, a seminal civil rights case that nevertheless few people outside legal circles remember.
Youth Seeking Safe Places Can Get Support Through New Website
Runaway & Homeless Youth Regional Alliance Monday, November 11, 2013
Runaway and street-active youth looking for safe places for food, shelter and support are now able to find this information in one place: www.rhyregionalalliance.org. The new website is sponsored by the Runaway & Homeless Youth Regional Alliance (RHY) and highlights services offered by four agencies in southeast Michigan, including Alternatives for Girls, Common Ground, Ruth Ellis Center and Starfish Family Services.
The statistics surrounding runaway and homeless youth are staggering. Nationally, between 1.6 and 2.8 million youth run away each year. In 2012, 25 percent of children in Michigan lived below the federal poverty level. In Detroit alone, it is estimated that up to 1,000 homeless LGBTQ youth are on the streets each night.
"The RHY Regional Alliance was formed so we are better able to assist youth who feel they have no where else to turn. The website details where they can go for help whether in a crisis situation or not," said Michele Legleitner, program director, RHY Regional Alliance and executive director, Alternatives for Girls. "Our ultimate goal is to eliminate homelessness among those 18 and under."
"This new website is designed to be mobile-friendly and works on a smartphone the same way it does on a desktop, because we know mobile is the primary way youth will access it," Legleitner said.
Launched November 1 in conjunction with National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, the website details services offered by each of the four agencies along with maps and contact information. The agencies assist youth with a variety of services, including short- and long-term housing, counseling, peer groups, educational assistance, job training and more.
For more information, visit www.rhyregionalalliance.org or email [email protected].
About the Runaway & Homeless Youth Regional Alliance
Runaway & Homeless Youth Regional Alliance is a collaborative effort of four non-profit agencies in southeast Michigan: Alternatives for Girls, Common Ground, Ruth Ellis Center and Starfish Family Services. The RHY Regional Alliance is dedicated to providing safe places where youth can get food, shelter and short- and long-term support to help them become self-sufficient and live independently. The Alliance is funded by United Way of Southeast Michigan. For more information, visit www.rhyregionalalliance.org.
Reviving Detroit: 4 Arenas Where Nonprofits Can Act to Design a New Future
Nonprofit Quarterly Sunday, November 10, 2013
The classic action-comedy Beverly Hills Cop was showing on TV this past week. In it, Eddie Murphy plays a Detroit police detective who follows a murder suspect to the West Coast. The opening 10 or 15 minutes includes a chase scene through Detroit. The city is full of vacant buildings and land—and the 1984 film showed a better-looking Detroit than you'll find today. Axel Foley's Detroit declared bankruptcy late last week—the largest city ever to do so—ending a fall decades in the making.
How Are The Children? A Dialogue for Families
The Children�s Center Sunday, October 13, 2013
There are more than 487,000 children under the age of 18 currently living in Wayne County. More than half of these children live in families with incomes below the Federal Poverty Level. This is one of many startling statistics that Great Start Collaborative shared with the public in their April 2013 children's wellbeing report titled, "How Are the Children."
The reality is clear, that children living within Wayne county and the entire state of Michigan, need the support of community organizations, their own families, educational & political systems, and advocacy organizations and community members alike, if they are to overcome the challenges that accompany poverty.
To this end, The Children's Center, Wayne County Great Start Collaborative, Michigan's Children, and the Michigan League for Public Policy are coming together to facilitate a community discussion entitled, "How are the Children:" A Dialogue for Families. In addition to hearing from four Child Policy experts, participants will be encouraged to voice their concerns regarding collaborative solutions to addressing the many issues that accompany poverty, children experiencing trauma and behavioral health challenges, disparities in healthcare, education, and other concerns.
"How Are the Children:" A Dialogue for Families will be held at the Children's Center Head Start Academy at 19900 Evergreen Rd. in Detroit on October 17th, from 6-7:30 PM. The dialogue will feature the following presenters:
Dr. Carolynn Rowland; City of Detroit -- Dept. of Health and Wellness Promotion
Renell Weathers; Michigan League for Public Policy -- State Budget Priorities & Children's Issues
Mina Hong; Michigan's Children -- Engaging in the Elections Process
Nicole Wells Stallworth; The Children's Center -- Engaging Community & Elected Leaders
toward Making a Difference.
A large part of our mission at The Children's Center is to help families learn how to advocate for themselves. We are excited about this important collaborative work with the Wayne County Great Start Collaborative led by Toni Hartke, The Michigan League for Public Policy, and Michigan's Children who have been in the trenches of working with communities and families on behalf of what's in the best interests of children", explained Debora Matthews, Children's Center CEO.
Parents, families, city residents, senior citizens, educators, and child advocates are encouraged to attend and learn more about how we can collaboratively improve the quality of life for children living within our region. We believe every child should be offered the opportunity to reach their fullest potential", added Nicole Wells Stallworth, Director of Community Engagement & Government Affairs at The Children's Center.
For questions, contact Nicole Wells Stallworth at [email protected] OR Susan Hooks-Brown, Wayne County Great Start Collaborative Community Organizer at [email protected]
Join the discussion on Twitter! hashtag #HowAreTheChildren
About The Children's Center
Founded in 1929 by former Detroit Mayor and United States Senator James Couzens as one of the first child guidance centers in the United States, The Children's Center has grown to be the Michigan child and family agency offering the largest number of specialized therapy programs for at-risk children and youth.
To learn more about The Children's Center, visit: www.thechildrenscenter.com.
About Great Start
Great Start Collaborative-Wayne is a non-profit organization comprised of over 60 community organizations and individuals whose vision is A Great Start for Every Child in Wayne County, safe, healthy, and ready to succeed in school and life.
Their mission is to engage the entire community to assure a coordinated system of services and resources are available to assist Wayne County families in providing a great start for their children from prenatal to age 8.
Michigan Nightlight relaunches: Here's where to find us across Michigan
Michigan Nightlight Staff Tuesday, June 23, 2015
How Motivated Kids and Better Food Access Fit Together
Anya Zentmeyer Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Jumping Ship: Former Corporate Leaders Tell All
Melinda Clynes Wednesday, August 13, 2014
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Can systemic racism impact infant mortality?
Zinta Aistars Friday, June 12, 2015
Even when controlling for poverty, education level, and tobacco use of a mother, maternal and infant health outcomes are far worse for minority populations than European-American women. What's causing the continued disparities? And what can West Michigan do to ensure all babies born here have the best chance of reaching their potential? Zinta Aistars reports on Strong Beginnings, one local program working to give all families a fair start.
Company Supports 4th Grade Field Trips to Lake Michigan
Victoria Mullen Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Parents working more than one job or odd hours, a lack of funds, and no transportation often prevent kids from experiencing one of Michigan's incredible natural resources. For the majority of west side Grand Rapids elementary school kids, Lake Michigan is sadly out of reach. OST has teamed up with Grand Rapids Public Schools to give fourth-graders at west side schools the opportunity to experience the big lake firsthand.
Youth Decide Where Grant Dollars are Spent
For Grand Rapids students who serve as trustees-in-training on the GRCF Youth Grant Committee, giving back to the community goes hand in hand with empowering students to succeed.
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Jeffrey Dahmer's Killer Slays Another Inmate Over MLK Painting
Breanna Edwards
Wisconsin inmate Christopher Scarver gained nationwide notoriety after he killed serial killer and cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer in prison in 1994.
However, soon after killing Dahmer, Scarver killed another inmate, Jesse Anderson, for what Scarver describes as racist antics, the New York Post reports.
According to the report, Scarver killed Anderson in November 1994 because the inmate vandalized a painting of Martin Luther King Jr. and attempted to frame black men for his wife's murder, for which he was ultimately convicted.
"There was a picture in the arts and crafts room that a prisoner had spent a lot of time painting, and he hung it up in that room to dry," Scarver recalled in a recent interview, according to the Post. "[Anderson] painted a blood dot on [MLK's] forehead as if it were a bullet wound."
Scarver was also mad when he realized that Anderson attempted to blame two black men for his wife's death. Barbara Anderson was killed in a shopping mall parking lot after the couple had dinner at a restaurant.
Anderson told authorities that a pair of black men killed her and pointed to a Los Angeles Clippers cap found at the scene that he said one of them was wearing. However, Anderson was later connected to the purchase of the hat, thanks to witness testimony, and he was ultimately convicted.
Read more at the New York Post.


Cyril Josh Barker | 11/29/2018, 4:57 p.m.
From broken stoves on Thanksgiving Day to no water pressure and no heat, life in NYCHA is becoming virtually a nightmare during a time of year that's supposed to be filled with holiday cheer.
Reports indicate that while residents had hotplates given to them by NYCHA, it wasn't enough to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal that requires gas and an oven.
"We can't even cook a full meal right off of these hot plates," Bronx NYCHA resident Katiria Caban said in one report.
One of the most widely highlighted NYCHA properties that has been dealing with gas and heating issues is Marble Hill Houses, which has not had gas in nearly four months. NYCHA handed out free Thanksgiving meals to residents in the complex.
With winter on the horizon, heat is again taking center stage as residents in Grant Houses in Harlem reported cold water and no heat. Repairs have been taking days.
"I have a right to expect heat, I have a right to expect hot water. If I have a complaint, I expect for it to be repaired," said Grant Houses resident Barbara Stevens in one report.
Amid NYCHA's latest blunders, City Comptroller Scott Stringer, through a subpoena, is demanding that NYCHA release information about last year's heating outages. He said he will take NYCHA to court if they don't comply.


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I believe that each of life's experiences teaches us something; it leaves its mark on us in some way or the other. However, not all experiences are pleasant.
At times, we may be deceived, offended, and wronged by our family and friends. These experiences cause us untold hurt and anguish.
It may be that your boss is trying to undermine or intimidate you, your sibling is fighting you tooth and nail over money or property matters, or your in-laws are constantly humiliating your parents, but each incident leaves you with a heavy heart and a troubled mind.
It is very easy to be overwhelmed with anger and hatred when something negative occurs. These feelings impact and affect you as a person. They play havoc on your emotional and physical health.
We learn to cope with our negative feelings in various ways, from denying our feelings, numbing ourselves, and disassociating ourselves from such unpleasant people. These defence mechanisms act as a hurdle to the path of forgiveness.
Over the years, we build up a storehouse of resentment. We prefer to draw comfort from our resentments, feeling almost powerful and God-like, when we refuse to forgive.
Most of us believe in the notion "An eye for an eye", and disallow ourselves from behaving in a compassionate manner towards the person who caused us grief. Refusing to let-go boosts our (false) egos, and gives us a feeling of self-righteousness and a sense of immense satisfaction.
We become slaves to the adrenaline rush of feelings of anger, self-pity, and retribution, and we draw comfort from these feelings to help us cope with our hurt and resentment.
As the saying goes, "To err is human, to forgive divine". Forgiveness is considered an ideal virtue. Forgiveness does not mean that you bow down to the offender.
Forgiving the person who has caused you to hurt does not demean you, or make you smaller. You actually do yourself a favour when you forgive the wrongdoer.
Forgiving someone is the greatest gift you can give yourself. It is the best way by which you can heal yourself emotionally, and spiritually.
Forgiveness is an art, an art that takes years to master. It is about the most difficult thing that a person can do, but it is not impossible.
When I spoke to Aaksah, her brother, he said, "Yes I know Jaya was angry at that time". I always thought she should have been the first one to come and say sorry, as she was the one who started the argument in the first place. She did not come forward or make the first move towards a reconciliation, and neither was I willing to be the one to take the first step forward.
In today's scenario, where property and money have blinded our senses, it is not uncommon to see so many families come apart simply because no one was willing to take the first step forward and forgive the other person.
One question that has always plagued me is that "Can I truly forgive someone if I am unable to forget?" Well, to ask someone to forgive and forget is perhaps almost unrealistic.
You try to forgive the person who has caused you untold grief or hurt but the mind, which is like a sponge with an amazing capacity to hoard the negative feelings and emotional hurt, raises its head like an ugly dragon, and memories of the hurtful incident comes back to haunt you.
You are then left wondering, "Have I really been able to forgive?" To answer this question, we need to understand what forgiveness really means.
Forgiveness is a process of truly letting go of the situation and making a new start. It means breaking free of any feelings of retaliation; it is a process of truly freeing yourself from grudges.
When you truly forgive, you make a commitment to yourself not to mention the issue in the future or use it to your advantage. It is important to realize that we only hurt ourselves if we hold on to past incidents.
While some incidents may require a long time to heal before you can actually let go and forgive, most incidents are so trivial that it is simpler to forgive and carry on with your life rather than holding on to the emotional baggage.
• You can learn to forgive others when you first forgive yourself. When you make a mistake, YOU are not a mistake. So by learning from mistakes, rejections, betrayals and injustices, you can really grow as a person. Most often, we are unable to forgive others because we allow ourselves to be hurt. Once you accept that being hurt is part of your self-growth, you can forgive others – they are your teachers.
• If you make up your mind to forgive and let go, you do not poison or dilute your present. You can forgive as soon as you make up your mind to forgive and move on. Our thoughts govern our perceptions. Many perceived injustices are just that – subjective perceptions which might be misunderstandings.
• The easiest way to forgive is to reframe the transgression with a positive spin – compassionate circumstances that made the person act that way.
This is a very nicely written article. The author seems to have given a lot of thought to it while writing.
Thanks, Anjali. She is one of our best writers.


In just a few days, Loveland Ski Area will have a name for a new chairlift being built this summer.
LOVELAND SKI RESORT — It will be a few more months before Loveland Ski Area's new chairlift is finished, with plans to have it ready for opening day in October.
But inside the marketing offices, John Sellers and the staff are just days away from naming that chairlift.
"They started with a contest asking people to come up with a good name," Sellers said.
That contest produced around 3,000 interesting ideas ranging from 'Lifty McLiftFace' to 'The Luv Line.' Now the ski area is ready to pick the very best one.
"We anticipate having an announcement early next week," Sellers said.
It hasn't been easy, with great love-themed names to choose from.
"We have a lot of love references –Love Lift, Love Seats, The Love Machine,"' Sellers said.
The person who picks the winning name will be able to choose between a season pass at Loveland or a chair from Chair One, which has been torn down.
"We plan to have this chair for a few decades, so whatever we select we hope everyone likes it because it will be there awhile," Sellers said.


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Sport Wagon Stampede: Designers scramble to define the station wagon for the 21st century
CHARLES CHILD | Automotive News
First the station wagon was tainted by the soccer-mom stigma. Now it's the minivan's turn. Consumers want a station wagon -- a functional hauler for the family -- but it can't look like one.
So designers engaged in a costume party at the Detroit auto show. They are racing to define the family hauler for the rest of the decade, searching for the magic balance between sexy looks and high function.
"We're desperately trying to reinvent the station wagon," says Jeffrey Hands, head of design strategy for the BMW Group. "It still has such a negative image connotation, and yet it's such a practical design. As long as 'Leave it to Beaver' reruns are on TV, there is still such a negative connotation to a station-wagon mom."
The sport wagon segment is crowded, and judging by 12 unveilings at the show last week, it's about to get more so.
Booming sales
U.S. sales of sport wagons, which combine attributes of cars and trucks, rose 18.0 percent in 2004. Meanwhile, sales of cars dropped 1.5 percent last year. Traditional SUVs, typically with body-on-frames and four-wheel drive, fell 2.6 percent.
The Fairlane: Ford's new minivan? (Photo by Joe Wilssens)
The best-selling sport wagon last year was the Ford Escape followed by the Honda CR-V. Five vehicles entered the segment last year: the Chevrolet Equinox, Hyundai Tucson, Ford Freestyle, Mercury Mariner and BMW X3.
Automakers are approaching sport-wagon design from various angles. Chevrolet, for example, took the heritage approach with the 2006 HHR, due in showrooms this summer. Its design is inspired by the 1949 Chevrolet Suburban.
But don't tell Robert Lutz, General Motors vice chariman, that he is late to the heritage party. The Chrysler group starting selling the PT Cruiser in 2000.
"Who the hell says there is some magic period when you must absolutely introduce a heritage-desired vehicle for one of your brands?" he said. "Read my lips, the HHR will be sensationally successful. I don't apologize for it."
Ford Motor Co. is poised to abandon the classic minivan and replace it with a production version of the Fairlane, unveiled last week.
Rus Shafer, director for industrial design at supplier Intier Automotive Interiors, says the Fairlane combines aspects of the minivan, SUV and station wagon. Ford's attitude, he says, is: "How do we take one vehicle that has all these purposes and yet define a new segment in the marketplace?"
Ford is trying to create a functional vehicle, he adds, in which the owner thinks, "I can go out to dinner with my baby boomer neighbors and not be embarrassed."
Japanese curves
The Mazda RX-Crossport combines sports car and SUV
Japanese automakers, meanwhile, are exploring curvy looks that depart sharply from traditional SUV design, such as the Ford Explorer.
Acura says a production version of the RD-X concept, a rakish compact sport wagon, will go on sale in 2006. It is based on the Honda CR-V.
The MX-Crossport concept embraces Mazda's "zoom-zoom" identity. A production version is likely in the next few years.
"Existing crossovers combine a passenger car and SUV," says Iwao Koizumi, Mazda's chief designer of the vehicle. "Ours is aiming more to combine a sports car and a SUV."
Sleek, boxy, and curvy -- soccer moms will have a lot to choose from as automakers scramble for the best sport wagon design. And more looks are likely to emerge as designers try to come up with the 21st-century station wagon.


I'm from Hawaii and grew up eating Spam. I know that a lot of people on the mainland find processed, canned meat products disgusting but to me it seemed completely ordinary. I'll admit that I no longer eat Spam as often as I used to but every so often I indulge.
Spam musubi is an easy, portable way to eat Spam. You can find it all over Hawaii, often in convenience stores. It looks like a large nigiri sushi with molded rice on the bottom, topped with Spam, and held together with a strip of nori.
The musubi require cooked white rice - the sticky kind, not long grain type, sushi nori, and Spam. I prep everything then use a large onigiri mold to form the rice - these are made especially for Spam musubi.
You can leave the Spam as it is, just pan fry it quickly. I like to fry it in a bit of teriyaki-type sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, and a little yellow mustard. It just adds a little extra flavor and the sauce seeps down into the rice.
You can use as much or as little of any of the ingredients as you like. Sometimes I'll mix some furikake into the rice to give it some extra flavor.
Wrap these in some plastic wrap and they're good to go. I was on a train down to New York last weekend and took a couple of these as my road trip snack. I'm not sure what other passengers on the train thought but it didn't matter. It was the perfect thing for me.


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Getting used to a slower pace of growth in China
By Linda Yueh Chief business correspondent, BBC News
Image caption China's middle-income earners are sitting pretty - but can the country gather enough pace to break through and join the rich nations?
After 30 plus years of remarkable growth, China's policymakers have been discussing a key question: When will that trend bend downwards?
They're focused on the "middle-income country trap", where countries escape abject poverty, but slow down so much that they never become rich.
Looking around the world, it becomes clear why.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) estimates that only 17 out of some 200 countries have overcome that trap.
Chinese growth is slowing after an almost unprecedented three decades of strong growth. The question is by how much. The answer matters to us all as we look to China as an engine of growth amid a slowly recovering West.
Slower mover
Evidence of that slowing is already visible. The economy expanded by 7.7% year-on-year in the first quarter, the slowest pace of growth since the Asian financial crisis 13 years ago.
The latest indicators, such as the purchasing managers' surveys, suggest that April was even slower.
But Chinese policy has already shifted. The target is for 7.5% growth this year and until 2020. It suggests that the new "trend" growth rate will be substantially below the 9.6% growth China has averaged since reforms started in 1979.
Even at that pace, China's average income will still nearly double from $9,100 (adjusted for purchasing power) to around $15,000 by 2020, according to IMF estimates.
Image caption Copying others' production techniques goes a long way to help growth - but innovation is also needed
But that is the level where the "middle income country trap" lurks.
How China achieves that growth in the next decade will matter for long-term sustainability and its chances of avoiding that trap - will it be through inefficient investment or raising productivity?
Think Greece versus South Korea - which are some of those who have overcome the trap, but in notably different ways.
What drives growth?
I've spent years as an academic economist researching the question of what drives growth in the Chinese economy. Analysing the evidence by breaking down the drivers of growth leads to some surprising conclusions.
About half its growth comes from investment. This is the easier route for China with its state-owned commercial banks, but is not ultimately sustainable if the investment isn't where it's needed.
It could also drag down the banks.
Another 10% to 20% comes from adding workers to the workforce. That looks low, but Chinese women already have high rates of labour force participation after decades of central planning where they worked as much as men.
This leaves about 30-40% of growth which is unexplained by adding workers or capital.
That portion is called total factor productivity (TFP) by economists. TFP is the technology or know-how that makes each worker or machine more efficient. This, though, is too much of a catch-all.
The innovation question
Examination of the numbers shows that there is less TFP than the headline figure suggests.
For instance, state-owned enterprises were downsized from over 10 million to about 250,000 by the end of the 1990s.
The population also became more urban than rural last year for the first time.
These one-off productivity boosts account for up to one-third of TFP growth, but won't be repeated in the same magnitude in the future.
Imitation is another factor to consider - simply copying how more advanced foreign industries do things.
It is how developing countries "catch up".
As they move toward the technology frontier, they can grow more quickly.
Developed countries, which are at or close to the frontier, must innovate to grow and so are slower. China has done well due to its policies that focused on joint ventures (JVs) to allow Chinese firms to learn from more advanced foreign firms.
Know-how transfer
Image caption China's slower pace of growth will take some getting used to for both the Chinese and the rest of the world
In the past 30 years, Chinese-foreign joint ventures contributed an average of 9% to total investment funds in the country. This rises to 15% when all forms of foreign investment are counted. Through investing in China, foreign firms contributed up to 0.71 percentage points to growth.
In addition, my research with John Van Reenen of the London School of Economics shows that JVs are 23% more productive on average than other firms. Those which had a technology transfer agreement that directly transferred advanced know-how from the foreign partner to the Chinese firm were 73% more productive.
Since 15% of all firms were JVs during the 2000s, economic growth would have been 0.43% slower each year if China didn't have those more productive joint ventures.
Taking the contributions of foreign investment out of gross domestic product (GDP), China's growth would have been about 1% slower every year. In other words, China would have grown at closer to 8.5% if there had not been "imitation", so putting it closer to India's growth rate.
Once this "imitation" is stripped out from TFP, innovation may account for only 5% to 14% of Chinese growth. The contribution of human capital - the skills of the workforce that make workers more productive - is just slightly higher, accounting for another 11-15%.
This suggests that the sustainable parts of TFP that comes from innovation and skills could be as low as 16%. This is a far cry from the headline figure of TFP generating 40% of growth.
Yet, for China to continue to grow, it needs to encourage technological innovation and human capital.
It can't rely on those one-off structural shifts to raise productivity and there are limits to imitation.
For instance, countries which have become rich like South Korea started off imitating and then moved onto making their own technologically superior products. Just look at Samsung and a host of other household names.
It's one of the reasons why China is "going global" and promoting multinational companies with the hope that they will raise the innovativeness of the country. Without it, productivity and with it economic growth could slow considerably as the old growth drivers become exhausted.
The era of nearly 10% GDP growth is likely to be over.
For the rest of the world - as well as the Chinese people - the new growth rate will take some getting used to. If China succeeds in its technological upgrading, then it could join the ranks of rich countries.
This is perhaps a more meaningful measure than if it overtakes the US as the world's largest economy because it means that Chinese people will enjoy living standards comparable to the West.
China manufacturing growth slows in April
China manufacturing activity growth slows in April
China economic growth lower than forecast


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Practical information for visitors
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and related travel and meeting restrictions, unfortunately we are not able to receive any guests or delegations from abroad during the beginning of year 2021.
If you are interested in participating in an international event organised by Metropolia, please check news and event pages for further information. Annually organised international events can viewed on the information box right side of this page.
If you are from Metropolia´s partner institution and wish to visit Metropolia, please contact International Coordinator of your field.
Below you can find a practical information related to travel arrangements and stay in Finland.
Helsinki is a relatively small capital city and the public transportation system is excellent, so there are hundreds of accommodation options to choose from during your stay. The prices in a single room in the capital region are often from 70 € up to 170 € euros per night. You will find more information about the available housing options on the Visit Helsinki website or at hotel booking services sites.
Arrival in Helsinki
The Helsinki Airport is 20 kilometres away from the city centre of Helsinki, and the public transport system provides two connections: the train ride takes about 40 minutes and the bus ride takes about 50 minutes.
Ring Rail Line trains I and P between Helsinki Airport and Helsinki Central Railway Station. Train runs every 10 minutes during daytime.
The local bus number 615 between Helsinki Airport and Helsinki Central Railway Station. The bus leaves from right outside the arrival terminals.
Zone ticket ABC (4.60 €) is required for journeys from the center of Helsinki to the airport and vice versa. Purchase your ticket from a the ticket machine, outlet or with a HSL mobile phone app before the journey. There are no longer ticket sales in the trains.
Journey Planner will find you the best public transportation connections in Helsinki region.
There are also Finnair shuttle buses between Helsinki Airport and Helsinki Central Railway Station. The Finnair shuttle bus is slightly more expensive than the local bus.
Taxis are available at the airport, including some special Airport Taxis or Yellow Taxis, which have cheaper rates for groups of clients going in the same direction.
Apart from flying, you can also arrive in Helsinki by sea from Sweden, Estonia, Germany and Poland. The ferry options include e.g. Viking Line, Tallink Silja and Finnlines.
Metropolia campuses
Metropolia has four campuses in Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa. Please check the Metropolia campuses and the Journey Planner to find the best the public transportation connections.
Need an invitation letter, Erasmus+ or other official documents to be signed?
Official documents such as Erasmus+ Mobility Agreements and visa invitations are issued and signed by International Coordinators upon request.
Other practical information
Helsinki in a nutshell (sights, events, restaurants, shops...)
Public transportation schedules and tips for buying the single tickets
Weather forecasts for Helsinki
Metropolia is required to collect information about all visitors (for Finnish national statistics). The name, home institution and period of stay of all international visitors will be saved in Metropolia's mobility administration system.
Welcome to Metropolia!
Annually organised international events
International non-teaching Staff Week
International Week in Health Care, Rehabilitation and Social Services
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From Diamond Challenge to Venture for America
by Ashley Stahmer | May 6, 2019 | Students | 0 comments
It's been five years since Devon O'Dwyer's team took home first place in the Diamond Challenge, and she hasn't stopped pursuing her entrepreneurial goals ever since. Devon's original venture was Virtual Tutors, an interactive, online tutoring platform that would connect high school students who had succeeded in specific courses, with students who were struggling with the same subject. Her team came in first place in the business innovation competition of Diamond Challenge 2014. Devon says, "My Diamond Challenge experience taught me how to fully develop an idea, present that idea in front of a large crowd and field questions from judges. It definitely helped me to hone my public speaking skills and look at a problem as an opportunity to develop a creative solution."
After competing in Diamond Challenge and graduating from high school, Devon continued her education at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Upon graduating in May 2019, Devon will join the Venture for America (VFA) fellowship program. Venture for America is a two-year program for recent college graduates who aspire to become startup leaders and entrepreneurs. The fellows learn important skills during a training camp and then work for two years as full-time employees in 14 cities across America. Later down the line, VFA helps the Fellows start their own companies, utilizing resources such as crowdfunding and awards given by the program. When asked what she hopes to gain from her time as a fellow, Devon says, "I am excited to join a network of recent graduates that I can learn from professionally and personally and move to a new city where I can further develop my skills in a project management, operations, or customer success capacity."
As Devon prepares for graduation and the start of her fellowship, she is grateful for her experiences with the Diamond Challenge and all that she learned through the program. She encourages other young entrepreneurs to apply for the competition and pursue their goals. "My biggest piece of advice would be to practice your pitch in front of different types of audiences and to think of what kinds of questions the judges may ask ahead of time," she advises. "This way, you can already have developed answers to potential questions and think about how to best defend your idea, which is a good skill both in the Diamond Challenge and life."
The Diamond Challenge community is proud to foster successful entrepreneurs like Devon, and it's clear that she will continue to have a positive and significant impact on the world through her post-graduation plans with Venture for America. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
No matter where our Diamond Challenge alumni go, we are constantly amazed by how they continue to make an impact on the world for the better.
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(b Weissenberg, Bavaria, March 21, 1880; d New York, Feb 17, 1966).
American painter, teacher and theorist of German birth. He moved with his family to Munich in 1886 and in 1896 left home to become assistant to the director of public works of the State of Bavaria; he distinguished himself with a number of inventions, including an electromagnetic comptometer, a radar device for ships, a sensitized light bulb and a portable freezer unit for military purposes. In spite of his parents' strong objection and their hopes for his career as a scientist, in 1898 he enrolled in the art school run by Moritz Heymann (b 1870) in Munich. Hofmann subsequently studied with a succession of teachers and was particularly influenced by Willi Schwarz (b 1889), who familiarized him with French Impressionism, a style that affected his earliest known paintings, such as Self-portrait (1902; New York, Emmerich Gal., see Goodman, 1986, p. 14).
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With winter fast approaching we are looking for that special someone or someone's to help out for the season.
A full-time role from Mid-December to March. General duties such as looking after guests, cleaning and making up rooms, a bit of driving guests round and whatever else needs doing. In house accommodation provided.
· Good customer service and attention to detail.
· Must have a current and valid working visa and International driver's licence.
· Some cooking experience would be helpful.
· Fluent in English, basic Japanese would be advantageous.
Adaptable sunny disposition essential. We value a mature approach and positive attitude more than your experience.


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Preston to Perth Dash keeps challenge moving
By Mattioli Woods
As we are just over half way through the year the team at Taylor Patterson decided to boost their Preston to Perth Challenge by introducing a Preston to Perth Dash.
The event took place at Blackburn's Witton Park Arena with two events starting simultaneously – The Preston to Perth 10k race and the Preston to Perth 5k fun run.
Five members of the Taylor Patterson team took part in the 10K race. Nerves were apparent as the runners set off at an unsustainable pace apart from James 'Tortoise' McIntyre. After a nervy first lap, the runners settled down in to a comfortable pace. Competition was fierce at the end between directors, Chris Bardin and James Thompson however Chris claimed victory by over 30 seconds.
The 5k race turned out to be a competitive duel between adviser, Steve Jackson and director, Louise Potter. Louise Potter was very confident after Steve confessed that he had not been for a run in 15 years. However Steve posted an amazing finishing time of 25 minutes, to much friendly banter from Louise, however, it transpired that Steve had in fact been in secret training.
The event was such a success that organisers are already being encouraged to start the planning process for the next event which has been tentatively earmarked to take place in September 2015.
As a result of everyone's efforts the team has now reached India and is planning a Curry Night. This follows on from the Italian themed night and a Cocktail event when the team reached Dubai. This is all part of Taylor Patterson's plan to help promote and support all employees to enjoy a healthier lifestyle. So far this year the team has participated in Living Street's Walk to Work Week and Love to Ride's Lancashire Cycling Challenge as well as members of the team recording all their own personal miles for the virtual challenge. All of this has meant that the recently installed showers and bike racks have been put to good use.
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How do the McKinney-Vento Act and FERPA work with state laws against fraudulent claims by parents/caregivers for the purpose of enrolling in a particular school and/or district?
Dec 19, 2018 | Q and A
Answer: Generally speaking, federal laws supersede state laws. However, families who are fraudulently using federal law to avoid following state or local policies on school assignment or attendance are not protected. There is a balance between ensuring that students' rights under the McKinney-Vento Act are protected, while also intervening in fraudulent situations.
The McKinney-Vento Act specifies that information about a student's homelessness is an educational record protected by FERPA. 42 U.S.C. § 11432(g)(3)(G). This means that calling landlords, talking to neighbors, or other invasive practices that potentially expose a student's living situation to third parties are illegal.
The McKinney-Vento Act also requires that "SEAs and LEAs must develop, review, and revise policies to remove barriers to the identification, enrollment and retention of McKinney-Vento students, including barriers due to outstanding fees or fines, or absences." 42 U.S.C. § 11432(g)(1)(I). Aggressive homelessness verification efforts create barriers to identification and enrollment, and possibly retention, because the invading of privacy creates a climate where families who are already vulnerable and embarrassed are less likely to disclose their living situation out of fear of repercussions. Under current immigration enforcement practices, undocumented or immigrant families may be especially negatively impacted.
It is also worth pointing out the U.S. Department of Education's Guidance about this part of the law. In Question A-4, the Department states:
"The McKinney-Vento Act includes a broad, ongoing requirement for SEAs and LEAs to review policies or practices that may act as barriers to the identification, enrollment, attendance, and school success of homeless children and youths, including barriers due to outstanding fees or fines or absences. (See, e.g., sections 721, 722(g)(1)(I)). It is important for SEAs and LEAs to consistently review their policies and practices with regular input from homeless parents, youths, and advocates so that new barriers, or barriers that the SEA or LEA staff may be unaware of, do not prevent children and youths from receiving the free, appropriate public education to which they are entitled."
Another helpful reference is this NCHE document: https://nche.ed.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/conf-elig.pdf
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Meals for Homeless Children and Youth in the Summer
Five Questions with Sue Lenahan: Addressing Chronic Absenteeism
Memo on New Supplement Not Supplant Information from U.S. Department of Education
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Walden carries Hatters
STEVE MASTER, Correspondent
DELAND -- Stetson freshman Corey Walden became the first Hatter in a decade to play a complete 40-minute game. The Hatters needed every last minute from Walden -- especially the last couple of seconds.
Walden's short banker with 5.5 seconds remaining lifted the slumping Hatters to an improbable 55-54 triumph Sunday over Atlantic Sun Conference power East Tennessee State at the Edmunds Center.
"Sometimes when you look about as down in the dumps as you can possibly be, you win one that kind of amazes you," said Stetson coach Derek Waugh, whose team snapped a seven-game losing streak.
"God is good. And I've been praying a lot."
Those prayers were answered thanks to a dramatic second-half comeback ignited by tenacious defense, potent offense and the super-clutch play of Walden.
The Seabreeze High product said he didn't realize he had played the entire game until about 7 minutes remaining, when Waugh asked if he needed a breather.
"I wanted to stay in," he said. "I couldn't leave a game like this."
Fatigue was never a factor. He finished with game highs in points (15), rebounds (9) and steals (6), and had more than enough spring in his step to bury the game-winner on a drive.
"Corey was obviously incredible, and he wanted the ball in his hands at the end of the game, which you love to see," Waugh said. "When he went up to shoot it I just figured it would go in.
"He's just a tough kid. If we had to run sprints, I'm not sure he'd win them all. But when it comes to having to play 40 minutes, he was able to get that done."
The Hatters (7-18, 5-9) had struggled mightily of late, and stopping the bleeding was an unlikely prospect Sunday. ETSU (17-9, 12-3) had won 14 of its previous 15 games and entered the contest a game back of league-leading Belmont in the league standings.
The Buccaneers lived up to their billing much of the night. They carried a 10-point lead into halftime and opened up an 11-point advantage, 54-43, when Isiah Brown scored with 5:40 remaining.
But ETSU would not score again. The Hatters clamped down defensively, slowly chipped away at the lead and pulled within 54-53 on a Graeme Radford free throw with 36 seconds remaining.
Stetson regained possession after a Mike Smith miss with 30 seconds left, and called timeout at the 15-second mark to set up the final shot. After Walden's basket, Sheldon Cooley drove the floor for ETSU but was called for charging in the lane with 1 second left.
"We had to turn up the intensity on defense in the second half," Walden said. "That's been the main thing this year being consistent on defense. So in the second half we all agreed we needed to turn it up.
"It's been hard for us. Going through a streak like that can be tough on a team, so getting a win over a big team like this is really good for us. We really needed it."


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Kanye has graced us with a new freestyle. Kanye played a couple tracks on PowerHouse1015, and did this one live with Mike Dean behind the keys. This is pretty great.
Here is a really nice deep house track. This one has that 2009 thing happening—which gives it an endearing quality. It always feels like there are a million of these tracks, but only a few are done well like this one.
This is what should have happened to the dark trap and witch house sound. It's updated with an 80's tinge, and has all the instrumentation of the dark electronic from a few years ago with lush intertwining melodies.
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