"I've been playing golf for 35 years and am keen to share my knowledge and love for the game with a new generation of golfers. Becoming a PGTAA Teaching Professional allows me to do just that. The course content is as wide as it's deep, is thought-provoking, requires many many hours of dedicated study and the examination is tough … but ultimately it 's worth the effort and the excellent course material will be something I revisit again and again.
The support throughout from Barry and the team is of a constantly high standard and taking this course has given me the tools, the knowledge and most importantly the confidence to begin a new phase of my life doing something I love. Thank you PGTAA".
Thank you, Dr. Lotz, for helping me achieve a lifelong dream at 58. The last two years since becoming a PGTAA certified instructor have been incredible. I could not have done this without you and the PGTAA.
I was a high school golf coach at 3 different high schools in Texas. I attribute my success for being nominated as "Golf Coach of The Year" to being a certified Class A PGTAA graduate and instructor. My daughter Kelsey was also coached by me and won high school state championship in high school and played 4 years on a golf scholarship at NSU.
With my PGTAA certification, I'm doing very well. Slammed everyday with lessons and I have students scheduling 1-2 months in advance. I'm teaching junior summer clinics and each week I've had up to 20 kids per class. I'm teaching two classes at the college for golf. I have a good amount of kids on the high school golf teams. Each week I'm booked from 8:30-3:30. It's great. I never thought I'd be in this position.
I want to express my appreciation and gratitude for the opportunity to take the PGTAA teaching certification to help me build my golf teaching career. I learned quite a lot while studying your comprehensive materials especially answering the comprehensive written examination.
I also appreciate your book, "Success Secrets for Marketing Yourself as a Golf Teacher" which includes useful tips and strategies to position myself for success; this book will be most helpful. From a player's perspective, I most enjoyed your book "The Right Mind for Golf". The concept of "breathing through your eyes" is an especially useful one for me. And, of course, the book "Training for Epic Golf" is full of excellent strategies to help get the most out of a committed golfer's potential.
I hope you are having a great year and I look forward to further developing my teaching career thanks to your PGTAA certification program.
I just wanted to let you know that I have just begun the position of the assistant golf coach for the women's golf team at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
The PGTAA training was instrumental in my obtaining this position at the University.
I wanted to share some exciting things that have been happening lately.
I take my PGTAA certification very seriously and it has always been my mission to share my passion, knowledge, and skills in as many different ways as possible.
Two recent things that I wanted to share with you are, the attached letter is from Kevin Long with The First Tee Fort Worth about my classification as a certified life skills coach. This gives me the ability to share my passion with young people and inspire a new generation to not only love golf, but to be stronger individuals.
Also, this month at the GIS in San Antonio I was honored to be named Superintendent of the Year for 2017 by Turfnet/Syngenta. This award is a great honor for me and helps me to spread my passion for golf and leadership into the industry professions.
I just wanted to share these accomplishments with you in order to express my gratitude for what the PGTAA, and you, have enabled me to do. We need more positivity in this world and teaching through golf allows me to contribute to this.
Here is my official signature page, thanks again for your wonderful course and instruction. I am now the Director of Golf at Gatineau Golf & Country Club.
Today was a very exciting day for me, as I received the PGTAA's blessing to proceed with teaching the game of golf with proper credentials I can be proud of. I want to thank you personally for your guidance throughout the course.
I especially want to inform you that as a result of my extensive study throughout the program, I received an apparently unavoidable and much-welcomed residual aspect which I had not initially given thought to. I'm referring to the course's effect on my own golf game.
It seems that I have become "self-instructing" to the point where I have taken a few strokes off my game; specifically due to greater consistency in accuracy and ball-striking — in a nutshell, "a better swing". So for that, I also thank you. Tuesday I shot 69 on my par 72 home course. I finally managed the elusive, "shoot your age" thing. I'm 70yoa.
I plan on keeping in touch with you and the PGTAA and please feel free to use any of my writings or information in your testimonials. I'm eager to get started and I promise to not let you guys down.
My name is Dade McDermott and I am a PGTAA Class "A" Master Teaching Professional.
I was certified in June 2006 and landed a head teaching job literally the day I was certified.
Professional Golf Teachers Association of America is (The PGTAA).
The reason the PGTAA is so great……… is because the leader of the organization is Dr. Barry Lotz, and everyone who works for him at the PGTAA. They have created a "world class" organization and curriculum that makes it possible for teachers like myself to reach their dreams in the teaching industry. The PGTAA curriculum is second to none and prepares you for a career in golf with ultimate confidence. I am also an author & Dr. Lotz has taken the time out of his busy schedule to help me navigate the writing part of the industry, since he is a successful author of many books and countless articles. Dr. Lotz is highly regarded amongst the biggest names in the game of golf, although he would never tell you.
When you have someone this successful and professional running your organization how can you go wrong? The PGTAA is the "Harvard of Golf Teaching" just like the online video says. The PGTAA creates expert teachers better than any golf organization in the world, because their focus is 100% on teaching golf & nothing else. Club professionals spend about 10-15% of their time teaching lessons, whereas I have spent 100% of my time teaching golf lessons & clinics in my career.
This makes all the difference and separates us from anyone else because "experience is the best teacher", and the PGTAA gets you out there "actually teaching all day" not sitting behind a desk "taking credit cards for sweaters and booking tee times all day". Here are the things I have accomplished since joining the PGTAA, and I only am sharing this out of gratitude to Dr. Lotz and the organization because I know it wouldn't have been possible without them.
1. Finished Top 1 % of all graduates in 2006.
3. Got Head Teaching job & named Director of Golf Instruction and Woodbriar CC on Cape Cod the day I was certified on June 5th, 2006.
at the end of 2006 season, a 27 hole championship course on Cape Cod where I taught for 10 years.
5. Won the PGA Extraordinary Teacher/ Citizen Award, and was invited as a V.I.P. guest to the Deutsche Bank Classic in Norton, Ma (Home of the Fed Ex Cup Playoffs) to receive this prestigious award.
6. Hired as the only Master Teaching Professional at the World Renowned Lely Resort Golf & Country Club in Naples, FL where I currently teach (Naples, Flordia is considered "the golf capital of the world" since there are more golf courses per capita here than anywhere else, and they are all beautiful courses here in Paradise).
7. Authored the book "No Shanks!" and have many more books and videos to come , and am currently beginning to write articles for "Golf Tips Magazine", one of the leading golf instruction magazines in the country.
8 . Awarded Top Ten Teacher in the World 2017 by the PGTAA, with the likes of many other famous teachers in the world (my biggest honor to date, and I am very grateful) .
This is what the PGTAA and Dr. Barry Lotz has done for me by making this all possible.
that I love paying it forward, and my goal is always "helping others", just as Dr. Lotz and the PGTAA has done for me.
Bottom line is….. the PGTAA is nothing short of a miracle for those who want to be "golf teachers" not just "club professionals". Thanks again Dr. Lotz, you are truly the very "BEST' there is, and the world needs to know the truth.
To succeed at teaching golf, it's important to play well, but more vital to develop the ability to convey the game's nuances to others. Then, you must enroll in a short training program at a recognized golf instruction academy and, in many cases, pass a licensing exam. Certification by the PGTAA versus PGA differs greatly. PGA certification as a Class A Pro includes ALL aspects of the golf industry such as retailing, food and beverage, tournament operations and grounds keeping. Its teaching module is basically a small percentage of the curriculum. For many seeking a career as a professional golf instructor, the majority of information conveyed might be a waste of time and money. The PGTAA Golf Academy Class A Pro curriculum is totally focused on teaching techniques with a strong emphasis on marketing your services and solving student's problems; making them better players and much more comfortable with their games.
In recognition of the industry's growth and the demand for qualified golf pros, the PGTAA golf instruction school was established to provide extensive training to individuals as well as many established golf teachers with years of experience behind them. Aside from the PGA, PGTAA certification is the most highly sought after teaching designation from any golf instruction school. Becoming a PGTAA professional is one of the most important steps you will take during your professional golf teaching career. Becoming associated and certified by the PGTAA enhances one's credibility, fine tunes teaching skills and enhances earning capacity. PGTAA graduates have achieved positions including head professional at private as well as public country clubs, golf schools, driving ranges, golf learning centers, indoor driving ranges, as well as becoming high school and college coaches. Graduates also hold positions as managers of both public and private golf facilities.
Custom club makers have been able to add golf instruction as a new dimension to their businesses, generating additional revenue. For club fitting professionals, enhancing your professionalism with the addition of a PGTAA Master Teaching Professional certification will be a major catalyst in increasing revenue in existing businesses. Dino Payer of Golf Mont Cascades relates, "After I took the PGTAA course I got a job at Mont Cascades Golf about half an hour north of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. I am now running the golf operations and I am the head teaching Pro. Thanks to your course I am living the dream." Information on the PGTAA is available at www.pgtaa.com.
I just sent in my dues for this year and I thought I'd let you know that the High School golf team that I coach won the New Hampshire Div. II State Championship again. We were undefeated this year.
I attached our championship picture. That's me in the middle.
I have always thought about pursuing a career in some kind of golf related business. Finding the PGTAA and becoming a Class A Master Teaching Professional by using the information and material provided by you has provided me with the goal of pursuing a lifelong achievement of teaching this great game to all ages and abilities.
Thank you for giving me this opportunity and provide all the material and knowledge needed to move forward with my endeavors.
I was excited to earn my Class A PGTAA Master Teaching Professional Certification and to become a member of the Professional Golf Teachers Association of America. During certification training, I especially enjoyed studying the science and physics of the golf swing. I look forward to the many opportunities that the future will bring.
I wanted to take time to thank you and the PGTAA for being instrumental in allowing me to pursue a two pronged career in the Golf Industry. I have always thought about teaching young people this great game and receiving my certification opened the door for me to become the Varsity Golf Coach at Scottsdale Christian Academy here in Arizona.
In addition to that being a PGTAA professional was also instrumental in my purchasing a Play It Again Sports franchise where we sell all types of sporting goods including new and used Golf equipment. Needless to say, the Golf section is our main attraction.
Thanks for the opportunity with PGTAA and all it has to offer. Your program is everything it presents itself to be. I have learned a great deal from the material the course offers.
Less than 2 weeks after receiving my certificate of completion of the PGTAA course, I have an opportunity to teach a golf class at a local Junior College. Also, I have been asked to assist with a junior golf tour in and beyond my local area.
Thank you very much for your assistance and guidance in helping me become a Master Teaching Professional.
The teaching materials are complete and provide very useful information that will help any player at any level in improving their game.
I am very proud and excited to represent PGTAA.
I can't thank you and the PGTAA enough for my certification as a master teaching professional. I have found over the past few years the PGTAA is well recognized by the many private and public course professionals.
It is a pleasure being a member of such a fine organization.
Personally my clientele has grown each year sine I became a member.
I did not receive my membership card in the mail. Many times mail is lost here in Florida .
The course materials as well as the one-on-one customer service was nullus secundus – second to none! And I only dealt with Dr. Lotz for any and all questions which sure made life easier!
It's a dream come true to share something you love and have such passion for!
Thanks for everything. Very much worth the investment!
Just wanted to thank you again for the opportunity to become a PGTAA teaching professional and to motivate others.
After 2 years in a winter-struck part of the world, I was able to develop a good client base which led to me becoming head teaching pro at an outstanding semi-private club.
I will be implementing my golf academy and shop starting in March (after the snow).
None of this would have been possible if I hadn't my credentials. Thanks a million!
I recently accepted a teaching job at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester New York.
Class A PGTAA Master Teaching Professional.
I would recommend anyone that wants a fantastic career or just wants to learn more about this great game we all love to get certified as as Master Golf Teaching Professional through the PGTAA.
My experience with Dr. Lotz could not have been better. The home study course was a challenging and exciting experience. The course has helped me become a better teacher and the certification will help me with my ultimate goal of teaching our country's wounded warriors and veterans.
As a veteran myself, and having an officer in the US Army, it will be a great pleasure to be able to help our soldiers and their families learn this awesome game and built confidence while doing so.
Thanks again to Dr. Lotz for helping me achieve my goals!
Thanks to the PGTAA for an incredible experience becoming a Master Teaching Professional! The program was a lot of fun, learned a ton, and would recommend it to anyone looking to take up Golf Instruction.
The investment of time and money is paying off in a big way in just 2 short days!! I received an Independent Golf Instructor Position at a local driving range immediately after passing the course and already have 3 lessons set up!!
My favorite part of the home-study program was having the ability to work at my own pace. It made the process of learning more enjoyable and laid back. Even though I couldn't wait to hit the books and learn every night after work!
I have a full time job and a family, but I was still able to complete the course in just a couple months!
The video sent as part of the certification was fantastic! I'd recommend watching it over and over to help with playing and teaching! Fabulous swing and teaching tips!
I must commend Dr. Lotz for quickly responding to all of my emails with questions. You can tell he has 100% commitment to the program and your progress.
Believe me, if you love golf and want to get into Golf Instruction, take this course!
I have my written exam done, just trying to find time/players for my playing requirement.
I want to personally thank you for giving me the opportunity to achieve my dream as a Golf Instructor. I am currently working with 5 students this year and several returning from a year before. I enjoyed the process of the Home Study Examination as it allowed me to learn the material in at a leisure pace. When I am not teaching golf, I am busy working on my game and enjoying everything this terrific game has to offer.
professional. The PGTAA is a very knowledgeable course and establishment!
The benefits that you recieve from being a member of the PGTAA are fantastic!
of their life…..as a career….and for the love of the game!!!
Thank you for always responding promptly to any questions or concerns I may have had.
Mater Dei's Ollie Martin is the 2012 girls golf coach of the year.
Mater Dei coach, Ollie Martin, a PGTAA graduate, stood on the practice putting green at The Golf Club at Rancho California, staring at the leaderboard on the on a wall of the clubhouse after the WSCGA So Cal Regionals.
His disappointment was easy to see. Two strokes separated the Monarchs from a tee time at the CIF State championship. This was a Monarchs team Martin believed had the talent and depth to win the most prestigious tournament in high school girls golf.
While the Monarchs came up a bit short in reaching their ultimate goal, to get to the WSCGA tournament, they made school history, and for that Martin is the Register's Coach of the Year.
The Monarchs had three future Division 1 players on their roster in 2006 and had a team go undefeated in 2010. Neither could do what the six girls in the postseason roster did this year.
By finishing second in a qualifying tournament at The Legends Golf Course in Temecula, Mater Dei earned spot in the So Cal Championships for the first time in school history.
Senior Marcella Pranovia led the team that day, shooting the low round of the tournament, a 5-under 67. Jamie Harada, Ashley Nguyen and Janneinne Le all posted rounds in the 70s that day to show the real strength of the Monarchs this season — depth. Everyone on the roster had the potential to break 80.
Early in the season, Martin had the Monarchs play a practice round at Mile Square Golf Course, site of the CIF-SS Southern Team Divisional, which set the field for the regional qualifier. Several times after that, the girls on the team came out to Mile Square on their own.
Mater Dei cruised to a 15-stroke victory after four of the six Monarchs who teed off in the tournament finished in the 70s. It's an event that the twice before, but this is the first time that the Monarchs will get rings or a banner hanging in the gym. This season the CIF changed the status of this team divisional, making them official CIF Championships.
Martin takes pride in winning the Trinity League championship, and his Monarchs did it with an undefeated season, their second in the past three seasons. In both those years, the JV team has had a perfect season, too, showing just how deep the girls golf program has become.
Recently, Mater Dei built a practice facility on its campus, complete with launch monitors and a short-game practice area. The coaches also do video analysis of each player's swing. The Monarchs also put the girls through a new workout regimen and try to get them to focus on eating healthy by getting lunches through the nutrition window in the school's cafeteria.
As a recent graduate of the PGTAA, it seems to me a great privilege and responsibility to pass along a recommendation for the study. The work from home opportunity was a great blessing, giving me the opportunity to not interrupt my busy work schedule while studying the materials on my own time. The comprehensive nature of the materials provided have improved my chances of beginning my golf instruction on a solid foundation. The earning potential I expect is exponentially greater than if I were to try to come up with this system or plan on my own. The support I received from Dr. Lotz along the way, was both helpful and motivational to continue pursuing this goal. Dr. Lotz has responded to every email personally, and for that I am grateful.
For anyone considering this course and what it might mean for your future, I can only say it was the exact right thing for me at the exact right time. I can't promise that for you, but I would suggest it to be true none the less.
The process of becoming a professional teacher of the PGTAA started for me a few month ago, when a friend of mine told me about the program. Peter gave me the information about his course in San Diego a few years ago and I became curious. I have often thought about to become a golf pro and your home study course gave me the possibility, thanks a lot!
The course material is excellent selected and I have learned a lot by answering the 101 questions. I appreciate your support and your new book. Hypnosis and meditation are also a part of my life and therefore I feel connected to you and the PGTAA in a special way.


This entry was posted in Adult, Cairn Terrier, Miniature Schnauzer, Wauzers on February 28, 2015 by Tessa Marchand.
We wanted to let you know how our lovely little miniature schnauzer is. We had her from you back at the end of June and called her Lola. She settled in after a few days and is now a much loved member of our family. She adores our young children, is intelligent, obedient, sociable and very loving but she is also a bag of mischief!! She always has lots of attention from people when we are out walking her and everyone who has met her completely loves her, us most of all.
She stayed for a week at a kennels whilst we went on holiday, and they didn't want to hand her back! She made such a fuss of us when we finally collected her! She has been bathed and groomed and was really well behaved. If we get her a companion we will be back to see you for definite.
Attached is a picture we took of Lola a week or so ago. Thank you for helping us complete our family. We really can't imagine life without her now.
This entry was posted in Feedback, Miniature Schnauzer on August 22, 2014 by Tessa Marchand.
4 now and she said that he is the most amazing dog she has ever had.
kennels and I just thought you ought to know how much people think of you.
All the best and have a great day Tessa – enjoy the sunshine!
This entry was posted in Feedback, Miniature Schnauzer on April 16, 2014 by Tessa Marchand.


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While the Commissioner for IGR Chief Vitalis Ajumbe was moved to the Ministry of Information, and Public Utility and Hon. Rodney Ajaelu was appointed Commissioner for Youths, Sports and Public Safety.
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SigularityNET starts its phase 2 of migration from Ethereum to Cardano
By Reynaldo	 9. February 2021 No Comments
The SingularityNET community has voted in favor of minting 1 billion AGI tokens on Cardano to initiate its migration from Ethereum.
The tokens will be issued over a 91-year period at a declining rate of 1.5%.
Ethereum-based SingularityNET (AGI) has begun its migration to Cardano. As part of phase 2 of an initiative aimed at accelerating the platform's development towards its next stage, its community has voted to integrate the AGI token on the Cardano blockchain.
SingularityNET is an AI solution with a decentralized protocol that hosts AI agents with simple tasks such as image processing, time-lapse analysis, and data analytics. The collaboration with IOHK to migrate to Cardano was announced in early October 2020.
SingularityNET CEO and founder Ben Goertzel justified the migration by saying that Cardano is a "blockchain that is superior to Ethereum." The vote lasted 4 days and had Goertzel's support. In the end, there were 187 million votes in favor of the proposal and 20 million votes against. Given the clear endorsement, Goertzel thanked the community for their participation and stated:
We really feel that this proposal is the best way to work towards our mission of decentralized general intelligence that can deliver benefits […]
Many thanks to everyone who paid attention to this vote and took the time to understand what we are talking about. We are excited that we can move at a faster pace with the incredible support of the community.
SingularityNET and its development on Cardano
As part of the migration, 1 billion AGI tokens will be created on the Cardano blockchain. The tokens will be issued gradually over a monthly period at a decreasing rate. The first issuance will consist of 15 million AGI, while the issuance rate will be reduced by 1.5% during the process.
In total, the issuance will take 91 years to complete. Goertzel hopes that "more resources can be allocated to help develop" the platform. The next step will be to strengthen SingularityNET's decentralized governance model, Goertzel added:
I am very excited about the next phase of SingularityNET (…). I am grateful to Charles Hoskinson and the entire Cardano community for their collaboration. I consider it critical. The Cardano team and its community will be valuable allies in our next goal.
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Reynaldo Marquez has closely followed the growth of Bitcoin and blockchain technology since 2016. He has since worked as a columnist on crypto coins covering advances, falls and rises in the market, bifurcations and developments. He believes that crypto coins and blockchain technology will have a great positive impact on people's lives.

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PMQS could get even wobblier after incredible plans to shift Parliament to ferries on the Thames were submitted to MPs.
A London firm of architects have put forward their "HMS Parliament" as a low-cost answer to the problem of where politicians will go when the Palace of Westminster closes for essential repairs.
Three diesel Woolwich ferries due to be decommissioned this year would be stripped down to floating pontoons able to carry debating chambers for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
The incredible concept was thought up by marine engineer Tim Beckett, who realised that the existing chambers would almost exactly fit on the huge decks of the 1963 ferries.
The plans by architect Studio Octopi and structural engineer Expedition - which could be delivered in just 12 months - include two-fullsized chambers, voting lobbies, committee rooms, a central lobby and "dynamic vistas of the Thames".
The draft stresses that being moored right next to Parliament would "maintain the physical link with the Palace of Westminster" and would "give passersby a view of democracy in action".
At £55million, the overall cost would be much lower than alternative proposals, since the Woolwich ferries are in public ownership.
Current plans to demolish the Department of Health and build a permanent "spare" Commons chamber would cost in the region of £1billion more, while previous plans for floating chamber with a glass-roofed rat would have cost a whopping £160million.
Architect and Studio Octopi director Chris Romer-Lee, 46, praised the "innovative" solution as an example of sustainable engineering in a troubled world.
"We are very hopeful this will be taken on," he said.
"We've got three vessels in perfectly good nick and this is a great way to reuse these three great lumps of steel.
"The river is the lifeblood of the city - what could be better than to have the politicians sitting right in the veins of the capital?"
The plans have been shown to the Port of London Authority and to a group of MPs including former shadow Commons leader Chris Bryant.
A final date has not yet been set on Parliament moving out for renovations, but it is estimated that the extensive repairs needed could take years.
The earliest construction could start would be mid 2018, when the three Woolwich ferries are due to become available.


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A Day in the Life of Andrew Skinn
Andrew Skinn, Director of Baker Ruskinn
What are your main responsibilities?
As a director of Baker Ruskinn, I help lead the field in developing technologies that deliver affordable, real-time information about cell behaviour in abnormal physiology.
I have also been involved in a range of other innovations, including an instant test for microbial hygiene which was sold to Biotrace International, a 3M company. It's also worth mentioning that, like most innovators, I can never walk away from any problem I identify – which often means juggling multiple ideas at any one time.
How did you get into the industry?
After graduating in Business Studies from the University of Leeds in 1983, I joined a biotech company and was promoted to sales & marketing director within a couple of years. However, I was always determined to be my own boss, so I set up Ruskinn in 1993. There, we developed what would later be known as the Bug Box – an anaerobic workstation for culturing microorganisms.
What did you do before this job?
As the owner of Ruskinn, my focus was building up strong relationships with universities and research institutes as I wanted to deliver the best tools for the research they were looking to undertake. By the early 2000s, Ruskinn equipment was assisting pioneering research in leading academic institutions such as Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge. Today, more than 1,500 of our workstations are in use all over the world, supporting research into cell and molecular biology including regenerative medicine and stem-cell research. Over 2,000 journals reference Ruskinn workstations' presence and the part they played in significant medical breakthroughs. So before this 'job', I was building the foundations for Ruskinn to succeed and sold the business to Baker in 2011.
What do you do in a typical day?
The world is always 'On' and to some extent so am I, I don't sleep until I clear my head of daily tasks and ideas. The diversity of my role both geographically and through the variety of daily challenges keeps me busy; thankfully the internet evolved at the same time I founded Ruskinn. The digital revolution has meant I can work everywhere and free from routine… my office is often an aircraft seat, a laptop and my phone! Innovative ideas never come according to a schedule!
What's your most memorable or proudest work moment?
I am extremely proud that the Baker Ruskinn technology has helped to revolutionise our understanding of oxygen's very significant role as a master regulator of cell behaviour and its influence on the way cells respond to cancer and cardiovascular disease, for example. Our equipment has underpinned the work of eminent scientists such as Professor Sir Peter Ratcliffe, head of the Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine at the University of Oxford, recipient of the Louis-Jeantet Prize for Medicine, well-known for his work on cellular reactions to hypoxia. I met Sir Peter at a convention in 1998 when he was adpating the Bug Box for his research and to see his results over the years is phenomenal.
What's the best part of your job?
In the field of mimicked physiological culture, I feel I've truly made a difference. Mimicking mammalian physiology lets you see cell interactions very differently from what you'd observe in an open-bench environment. I believe this is the future of cell culture and I'm proud that we are delivering the best tools for the job.
What's the worst part of your job?
We work closely with a lot of research institutes to help them complete their funding applications and when you become so close to a cause you believe in, it's hard when the funding request is rejected. It's also hard to hear of researchers who still believe the open bench method is the future, when there is so much evidence to the contrary.
Do you have any advice for anyone starting out in the industry?
When I was young, I was told "You'll never work in science" and I've worked hard to prove them wrong. My advice to anyone starting out in the industry would be to challenge the norm, follow your instinct and never give up. Also, the world is a big and wondrous place, get out there and see as much of it as you can.
How do you like to unwind?
Travelling is a huge passion of mine and I recently travelled around the world, literally, from South Africa to Thailand, to Canada and then back to the UK. I also own a log cabin business in North Yorkshire so relaxing in the hot tub with a glass of champagne with my family around me is definitely one way to unwind.
What career would you like if you weren't doing this?
My original plan was to work for the Foreign office, I wanted to work managing British overseas aid projects playing an active role in helping the less fortunate, I guess I get the same philanthropic pleasure in knowing that in a small way, technology I have innovated is helping medical discovery.


Porto, Portugal, July 12, 2013 – She is still one of the youngest players at the FIVB U19 World Championships in Porto, but 14-year old Eduarda Santos Lisboa certainly plays above her age. She already won gold in the School World Championships in Italy and silver at the FIVB Beach Volleyball U23 World Championships this year.
On Friday, on the last day of pool play at the FIVB U19 World Championships, Eduarda and her partner Taina Silva Bigi won their pool with three straight wins.
"We came here to win the World Championships. If all goes well, we will be the champions", she said after winning their last match 2-0 (21-17 24-22) against Dutch Joy Stubbe and Marloes Hesselink.
After winning silver at the U23 in Myslowice with 22-year old Thais Rodrigues Ferreira, she teamed up with 17-year old Taina for the U21 in Umag a few weeks ago, where they finished at a disappointing 9th place.
Beach volleyball legend Jackie Silva, who is in Porto as a coach for the Jamaican teams, knows Eduarda well.


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Frequent question: Can Catholic dogma change?
Can a pope change doctrine?
What are the 7 dogmas of the Catholic Church?
What is transformation in Catholicism?
Can the Pope override the Bible?
Can the Pope make new rules?
What are the 7 principles of Catholic social teaching?
What does dogma mean in the Catholic Church?
What are the main tenets of Catholicism?
What is the difference between transubstantiation and Consubstantiation?
Who Cannot receive Communion in the Catholic Church?
Commentators on the Decretum, known as the Decretists, generally concluded that a pope could change the disciplinary decrees of the ecumenical councils but was bound by their pronouncements on articles of faith, in which field the authority of a general council was higher than that of an individual pope.
They are baptism, confirmation, the Eucharist, reconciliation (penance), anointing of the sick, marriage, and holy orders. This number was confirmed by the Council of Trent against the Protestant reformers, who maintained that there were only two sacraments (baptism and the Eucharist).
Transubstantiation means the change of the whole substance of bread into the substance of the Body of Christ and of the whole substance of wine into the substance of his Blood. This change is brought about in the eucharistic prayer through the efficacy of the word of Christ and by the action of the Holy Spirit.
Although the pope can't violate the teachings of the Bible, "church teaching can evolve just as our interpretation of Scripture evolves," Father Reese said.
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'The pope issues new rules, but everyone has their own plan'
"And every effort is met with evasion, obstruction, or just silence."
Catholic Social Teaching Research Guide: The 7 Themes of Catholic Social Teaching
Life and Dignity of the Human Person.
Call to Family, Community, and Participation.
Rights and Responsibilities.
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable.
The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers.
Solidarity.
Care for God's Creation.
In Catholicism, a doctrine is any idea or teaching that comes from the Church. A dogma is a doctrine that meets two specific criteria: it must be divinely revealed, and it must be officially proposed by the Church.
The chief teachings of the Catholic church are: God's objective existence; God's interest in individual human beings, who can enter into relations with God (through prayer); the Trinity; the divinity of Jesus; the immortality of the soul of each human being, each one being accountable at death for his or her actions in …
Consubstantiation differs radically from the Roman Catholic doctrine of transubstantiation, which asserts that the total substance of bread and wine are changed into the substance of the body and blood of Christ at the moment of consecration in such a way that only the appearances of the original elements remain.
Reception of Holy Communion
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Also forbidden to receive the sacraments is anyone who has been interdicted. These rules concern a person who is considering whether to receive Holy Communion, and in this way differ from the rule of canon 915, which concerns instead a person who administers the sacrament to others.


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Atletico Madrid defender Jose Gimenez remains a target for top European clubs, including Arsenal, according to Tuttomercatoweb.
There have been reports in Spain that the Uruguayan will sign a three year contract extension until 2021 but the Italian website says other teams are still hopeful that they can sign the 22 year old on a pre-contract agreement in January,
Gimenez's current deal is set to expire in the summer, and in addition to the Gunners, Inter Milan, Juventus, Roma, Manchester United, Manchester City and Bayern Munich are all in the running to sign the centre back.
The Uruguayan international has made six starts in 16 games for Atletico this campaign under manager Diego Simeone, and it is believed that the defender may be seeking a move elsewhere in order to become a first team regular.
The centre half currently has a €65million buyout clause which has put off suitors while the player has been under contract, but foreign clubs will have the opportunity to talk to Gimenez in under two months time about a free transfer at the end of the season.
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DoubleClick Appoints NYC Commish as Window Dressing
By Rob Conlin
March 8, 2000 12:00 AM PT
In an effort to patch up its tattered reputation in the wake of its recent online invasion-of-privacy fiasco, controversial Internet advertising giant DoubleClick (Nasdaq: DCLK) announced today that two high-profile New York consumer advocates will now lead its privacy efforts.
Jules Polonetsky, who was named New York City Consumer Affairs Commissioner by Mayor Rudlph Guiliani, will be DoubleClick's new chief privacy officer. Polonetsky served three years as a member of the New York State Assembly before he became the city's head of consumer affairs.
DoubleClick also announced that former New York Attorney General Bob Abrams will serve as the chair of its Privacy Advisory Board. A former Bronx Borough president and member of the state assembly, Abrams is currently a partner in a New York law firm.
A Commitment to Privacy?
DoubleClick President Kevin Ryan said the appointments further demonstrate the company's commitment to user privacy. DoubleClick announced last week that the company would not link its "pseudonymous" database of Internet browser surfing profiles with a database collected by subsidiary Abacus Direct Corp. that includes names and addresses and purchasing information gathered from catalog companies.
The database is used to target banner advertising to Internet users as they surf the Net, while the catalog-related database is sold to direct marketers to help target which consumers should receive which catalogs.
May Have Gone Too Far
While DoubleClick's actions have received widespread praise, many privacy advocates are still concerned that DoubleClick has gone too far. Such groups as the Center for Democracy and Technology have monitored the company's privacy policies since it bought offline direct marketing company Abacus Direct for $1.7 billion (US$) last year.
That acquisition fueled fears that DoubleClick would combine online surfing habits with personal information culled from Abacus' records — fears which turned out to be well-founded.
DoubleClick could pay a steep price for its blunder, which sparked new rounds of debate about whether government intervention will be necessary to implement uniform Internet privacy standards. The company is the subject of several class action lawsuits and investigations by both the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the New York State Attorney General's office.
Michigan Action Most Serious
The state of Michigan is also threatening to sue DoubleClick if it does not stop placing its cookies on consumers' computers without permission. Of all of DoubleClick's troubles, many analysts believe that Michigan's action is potentially the most serious.
Michigan recently issued a statement saying that while it applauded DoubleClick's decision not to link its anonymous information to specific names and addresses, it "reserved judgment" as to whether DoubleClick "has truly committed itself to protecting the privacy of Internet users" because it has not changed its cookie policy.
Michigan said it has a meeting set up with DoubleClick on its threatened lawsuit.
If Michigan succeeds in its suit, it could derail DoubleClick's fundamental strategy of tracking users on the Internet without their permission. In the process, Michigan would establish a precedent that consumers have the right to control information about their behavior on the Internet.
DoubleClick's share price rose nearly eight percent to $104 this morning in early trading. The company's share price dropped to nearly $80 after the privacy issue surfaced in the mainstream press. It reached a high of $135 earlier in the year.
More by Rob Conlin
One Year Ago: iVillage Turns Away from E-Commerce
One Year Ago: Study: Net Intellectual Property Suits on the Rise
One Year Ago: Amazon Goes to War Over Music Patents
One Year Ago: VC Firm Closes Record Internet Fund
One Year Ago: Embattled Bezos Calls for Patent Reform
One Year Ago: Softbank Gives Toys 'R' Us $57M Vote of Confidence
One Year Ago: DoubleClick Sued for Online Privacy Invasion
EC Vote Threatens AOL-Time Warner Merger
Report: E-tail Privacy Policies Improving
FTC To Seek AOL Time Warner Concessions


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My dears, we've come a long way in terms of feminism (now we're voting up a storm and our men are neat freaks!), but when it comes to cars, who's in the driver's seat?
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Following the Trump administration's decision to terminate DACA, immediate protests broke out across the country — including a massive student walk-out in Denver.
As expected, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Tuesday morning that the Trump administration would be terminating the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
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And as equally anticipated, immediate mass protests and demonstrations broke out all around the nation, as immigrants, activists, and allies rose up against Donald Trump's cruel sop to his white supremacist base.
The students took to the streets, chanting "Immigrants are here to stay! No justice, no peace!"
These walk-outs and protests are only the beginning.


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Hong Kong-based digital financial firm WeLab and partner investors have spent HK$4 billion (US$509.6 million) to take over an Indonesian commercial bank, with plans to introduce digital banking services in the Southeast Asian country next year.
A WeLab-led consortium called WeLab Sky, together with the financial unit of PT Astra International, an Indonesian conglomerate controlled by Jardine Matheson, has taken control of PT Bank Jasa Jakarta (BJJ). Each holds 49.56 per cent of the lender, according to a statement.
BJJ, headquartered in Jakarta and founded more than 40 years ago, operates 11 commercial bank branches in the Indonesian capital, serving individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises.
WeLab will keep BJJ's existing operations, but will add digital banking services to tap Indonesia's burgeoning population of tech-savvy young individuals and small companies, said Simon Loong, founder and group CEO of WeLab, in a media interview.
"Expanding WeLab's digital banking presence across Asia, first in Hong Kong and now in Indonesia, has been one of our key strategic moves," Loong said.
Hongkonger Loong co-founded WeLab in 2013. The company has expanded rapidly in Hong Kong and mainland China. Providing online lending with mainland partners and virtual banking services in Hong Kong, it serves a total of 50 million individual customers and 700 corporate customers.
The company launched its virtual bank in Hong Kong in 2020, as one of the first batch of eight online lenders licensed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. In Hong Kong, virtual banks cannot have physical branches.
"In Indonesia, there is no restriction to ban virtual banks from having branch networks," Loong said. "We will explore how to best use the online and branch network to service customers."
He said the company's experience running its Hong Kong virtual bank, including deposit, loan and wealth-management services, will help its development in Indonesia.
Indonesia's regulator, the Financial Services Authority, has granted approval for the acquisition, which WeLab claimed is the largest digital banking merger in Southeast Asia this year.
WeLab had already acquired 24 per cent of BJJ in December, and the current expansion of control marks the completion of the deal. "The investment in BJJ is in line with Astra's aspirations in financial-services pillars, to become a leading retail financial provider in Indonesia and support the growth of the financial-services industry, as well as the economy of Indonesia," said Djony Bunarto Tjondro, president director of Astra, in a statement.
The WeLab-led consortium comprises existing and new investors, including Allianz X, Boyu Capital, Horizons Ventures, SCBX Group and TFB (Taipei Fubon Bank) Capital, the company said.
Loong believes digital banking will be popular in Indonesia, as one study showed 77 per cent of the nation's 270 million people are underserved by banks. "Indonesia has a young population, while some youngsters are sole proprietors who sell products online, or offer driving or delivery services to customers," Loong said. "They need digital banking and payment services to support their businesses."
The digital economy in Indonesia is on the rise. The gross merchandise value of online shopping is expected to triple to US$124 billion by 2025, compared with US$44 billion in 2020 and US$8 billion in 2015, according to a November report by Temasek, Google and Bain & Co.
For its next step, Loong said his company plans to explore opportunities in other Southeast Asia countries such as Thailand and Vietnam.
Know more: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3193016/hong-kong-digital-lender-welab-expands-southeast-asia-us510-million
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Q: Parsing Through JSON Object From Retrofit Response I'm pretty new to android dev and I first made a weather app that displays the horly forecast along with the current forecast. I wanted to add a button that allows the user to see the daily forecast but from the API call it looks like it returns a JSON object. I have been stuck on this for days and I have no idea what to do.
        Retrofit retrofit = new Retrofit.Builder()
                .baseUrl("https://api.weatherapi.com/v1/")
                .addConverterFactory(GsonConverterFactory.create())
                .build();
        APICall apiCall = retrofit.create(APICall.class);
        Call<WeatherModel> call = apiCall.getHourAndAstroDetails(latlong, "7");
        System.out.println(call.request().url());
        call.enqueue(new Callback<WeatherModel>() {
            @Override
            public void onResponse(Call<WeatherModel> call, Response<WeatherModel> response) {
                if (days == 1) {
                    weatherList = response.body().getForecast().getForecastday().get(0).getHour();
                    System.out.println("this is the size of weatherList" + weatherList.size());
                    setAdapter(weatherList);
                } else if (days == 7) {
                    dailyForcast = response.body().getForecast().getForecastday().get(0).getDay();
                }

                String sunriseTime = response.body().getForecast().getForecastday().get(0).getAstro().getSunrise();
                String sunsetTime = response.body().getForecast().getForecastday().get(0).getAstro().getSunset();
                sunriseTextView.setText(sunriseTime);
                sunsetTextView.setText(sunsetTime);
            }

            @Override
            public void onFailure(Call<WeatherModel> call, Throwable t) {
            }
        });
    }

A: I think you should create a model class for all the data that you are getting from the api, so you can work with data more easily.
This article explains that,
https://medium.com/swlh/basic-usage-of-retrofit-in-kotlin-for-fetching-json-8b9d37999058

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Beyond The Kerb
Casebook
Whose Objective Is It Anyway?
June is nearly upon us, and with it the end of the consultation period for the government's "cycle safety review".
Just enough time, then, to look back at the legal advice procured by the government in relation to that review; specifically, in relation to the proposed introduction of new cycling-specific offences.
Betty was our next-door neighbour. She was the archetypal elderly spinster: she was feisty, she was fiercely independent, and she used her home as a sort of hostel for local stray cats.
Collision Course
Ipley Cross is a largely unremarkable place, an open plain where two roads cross: Beaulieu Road running north-to-south and Dibden Bottom running roughly east-to-west.
Yet it is a place of notoriety. For good reason.
The Law Must Be Fixed… Mustn't It?
In the aftermath of the high-profile trial of Charlie Alliston for causing the death of Kim Briggs, there have been calls from various quarters to create new legislation around the use of pedal cycles.
Flaw on The Floor?
If you're reading this, you're almost certainly well aware of West Midlands Police's Operation Close Pass (if you're not, here's a primer).
The Incompetence Paradox
This is all about an incident. One that I've read about before, but which last week was finally legally resolved. Now, I'm working from media reports rather than court notes so—caveat emptor—there's a risk I'm dealing with inaccurate information, but… well, given the CPS's keenness to pursue a charge of dangerous driving in the absence of serious injury, I'm going to infer that even if there are minor inaccuracies then this was nonetheless a case of truly appalling driving.
A Tale of Two Forces
This week at the House of Lords the Road Danger Reduction Forum presented an award to West Midlands Police—in particular Pc Mark Hodson and Pc Stephen Hudson—for their Operation Close Pass initiative, which targets drivers who pass too close to people cycling when overtaking them. I was invited along to see them receive the well-deserved award and hear more about the details of the operation, as well as about how it has been adapted for use in Camden.
Something's Very Seriously Wrong Here
Many people reading this will be familiar with the trial that concerned the death of Daniel Squire, who was killed when he was hit from behind by van driven by Philip Sinden. In case you're not, I'll give you a brief recap.
Randomness: The Guarantee of Success
Wednesday 21 September 2016 was the day of "Project Edward", created by Tispol, the European Traffic Police Network, as the "European Day Without A Road Death".
You read that right. A day without a road death anywhere in Europe—which sees on average around 70 deaths per day—just somehow happening.
How Close Was That?
A while ago I was asked to take a look at a video, recorded on a rear-facing camera, of a close pass by a lorry driver to see if I could estimate how close the lorry came to the bike and its rider. I've done this a couple of times before and I figured it might be worth writing up the process. Continue reading
It's hardly uncommon for a phrase to transform into a policy statement purely by virtue of being glib, but perhaps nowhere is this more so than in the road safety industry. Indeed, "road safety" is itself such a phrase: it's more snappy than "road danger reduction", so once in use it acquires a great deal of inertia. But the difference between the two is significant, and is exemplified by everything that I'm about to discuss in relation to one specific phrase: "share the road".
Let The People Decide
Today the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership (LRSP) tweeted a link to a survey. These sort of things are usually fertile hunting ground for some desk-headbuttingly bad content, so naturally I went and had a look. Let's take a walk through it.
How to Design a Death
On 21 July 2016, John Toon was struck and killed while using a cycle crossing on the Strategic Road Network, which is managed by Highways England. The precise details of events remain unknown at this stage, but a mere glance at the crossing itself is enough to make it obvious that the design of the crossing is homicidally flawed. And it's just one of many outrageously dangerous pieces of infrastructure under Highways England's control.
Bugs in The Code
If you juxtapose the phrases "Highway Code" and "cyclists" and then drop them into the media, the initial reaction from the more vocal parts of the general public is going to be somewhat predictable. I could write you out a bingo card and you'll have called "house" by the time you've reached the end of the comments underneath the first article.
Passing Laws
This isn't the first time I've quoted David Allen Green's article "Should We Ban Banning Things?"
"The legalistic prose in a solemn document is not some magic spell which banishes horrors by invocation. To say there should be a law against a thing is often no more than saying there should be a spell against it. In fact, "banning" things often creates new problems."
This précis is rarely more applicable than to Motion 14 of this year's CTC/Cycling UK annual general meeting. CTC council opposes the motion, and—as I'm sure you might already suspect—so do I, although for largely different reasons.
Some Blue Signs
Late last year I accidentally ended up with a new cyclocross bike; something I've had before in a couple of different forms but have been missing for a while. It's ideal for mixing bridleways with rural backroads, and when I use it for the ride to work it's a good way of dodging several parts of my normal route where drivers pose particular risk.
But it's interesting that I need a specific bike to do this.
The Anatomy of Excuses
I find Jeremy Vine's cycling-related tweets sporadically rather interesting, for one simple reason: since his audience is in no small part derived from his radio talk show, they provide a way of dipping real-world cycling experiences into the world of the sort of person who listens to radio talk shows. (I suppose I could gain the same insight by listening, but—sorry, Jeremy—I can't stand the show or any of its ilk.)
An Obvious Problem
Earlier this month, Aslan Kayardi appeared at Isleworth Crown Court to defend a charge of dangerous driving. The prosecution was a little unusual in that it was brought privately: the Metropolitan Police had declined to prosecute; however, reportedly, the CPS refused the defendant's request to effectively veto the case on the grounds of insufficient evidence or lack of public interest: the CPS quite clearly considered the prosecution valid and worthwhile.
The Rise of The Idiots
"The idiots are self-regarding lycra renegades, oblivious to the paradox of their uniform retro-cool originality. They sculpt their facial hair to casual perfection. They wear their shorts tight round their balls. They babble into handheld dictaphones about that cool video of the bloke without facial hair going under a bus. Their cool friend made it. He's an idiot, too. Welcome to the age of bigotry. Hail The Rise of The Idiots."
What's The Difference Between a Duck?
It's a rare day indeed that I see a video about "road safety" or road-related attitudes which imparts a good, balanced message that understands the facts that people are the same but vehicles, and the consequences of using and misusing different types of vehicles, are very different.
Today is not one of those days.
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Been over a month and still no update on our repair status! Your customer service is terrible. The amount of money paid for the system and there isn't even a phone # to call - you need to chat online. Would never recommend the Vive to anyone.
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5 Things To Think About On Your Summer Camp Search
By Christina Elston
The Summer Institute for Kids at the Center for Early Education in West Hollywood offers a wide range of activities, and Extended Programs Coordinator Susan McCarthy advises thinking about how your child will spend each day at summer camp. PHOTO COURTESY THE CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION
You're a proactive parent. You want your kids to go to camp this summer and have a great time. And unless you're already planning on booking them at the same amazing camp they loved last summer, that means doing a little homework.
As you check out various camps, you'll need to check all the usual boxes. You want safe camp facilities, well-trained and experienced staff, program hours and location that fit your family's needs and activities your child will enjoy. Many camps will offer all of those things. Beyond that, how should you direct your search?
Here are tips from directors of four local camps to help you find a great fit:
Look for unexpected interests. Sometimes, we are so busy trying to connect children with what they are interested in that we forget to look for things they might be interested in. Camps can be a great way for kids to explore a new activity, and there are camps focused on just about everything you can imagine.
Heather Cole is founder and director of Modeling Camp, a program that travels to a dozen cities in and outside the U.S. every summer. Cole says that many girls who sign on for a week of camp weren't previously interested in modeling. "A lot of the girls who end up at Modeling Camp are girls who are interested in drama or dance or photography," she explains. They discover that modeling is closely related to these things, and they enjoy it as well.
Cole also points out that a major mission of Modeling Camp, which will have an L.A. session for ages 11-17 July 17-20, is to build girls' self-confidence. And you don't have to be an aspiring model to benefit from that. "Why can't any girl come to camp and feel like a model for the week?" Cole asks.
Think outside the "camp." Modeling Camp's L.A. session is held at Residence Inn by Marriott in Beverly Hills, and Cole points out that theirs isn't the only camp that doesn't have a permanent site. Don't let this exclude these camps from your search. Even if you can't visit the location before camp begins, you can call the main office and talk with the staff, check out the camp website and online reviews to get a picture of the program. "Use the power of the Internet," Cole advises.
Modeling Camp is a traveling camp that holds sessions in L.A. each summer. The camp also appeals to girls interested in photography, drama and dance. PHOTO COURTESY MODELING SCHOOL
The El Camino College Kid's College program does have a permanent site, but isn't exactly a traditional summer camp either. Betty Sedor, director of community education at El Camino, says people don't normally think, "Let me put my first grader or my fifth grader at a college this summer." But the kids seem to enjoy it. "They really like this format. They like doing something different," Sedor says.
The program takes place on the El Camino College campus and includes two-week sessions for grades 1-12. And Sedor says it has a real college feel. "I try to use the college as much as possible and use our actual instructors," she explains.
For grades 6-12, options include a popular veterinary assistant camp. "We're using our real veterinary assistant instructor," says Sedor. "The kids can't wait until they are 18 and can take her full veterinary assistant course." The basketball camp takes place in El Camino's gym, soccer camp on the soccer field, and the piano course culminates with a recital in a recital hall with a baby grand piano.
Another perk of Kid's College is that it gives campers a supervised chance to learn to find their way around a college campus, building confidence for high school and beyond. "That's a life skill, getting yourself between buildings," Sedor says. "I think it makes their experience here even better."
Is variety your child's style? While some kids love venturing into new territory, others – especially the little ones – might be happier with something they know. "There are so many options out there even for younger elementary-age children, but some kids are happiest in a familiar environment," says Susan McCarthy, extended programs coordinator at The Center for Early Education (CEE) in West Hollywood. "Their school or neighborhood might have a camp they would love."
Sports programs at El Camino College Kid's College take place on the campus athletic field, giving campers a chance to have a look around. PHOTO COURTESY EL CAMINO COLLEGE
CEE operates the Summer Institute for Kids, with one- and two-week classes for students in kindergarten to third grade in June and July. These cover a wide range of topics, from academic subjects to cooking, performing arts and sports. In making activity choices at any camp, McCarthy advises thinking about how your child will spend his or her day. "If they are very focused and want to dive deep into one subject, then a one-week intensive camp might be perfect," she says. "If they like to try different things and have time to play with friends, then maybe a camp with a number of different activities during each day is the thing for you."
Try a trial run. For even more assurance that you have found a good fit, look for programs that offer a chance for your child to preview the activities. El Camino College, for instance, offers "Sizzling Saturday" workshops that let families get a little taste of the program. Among these is a wood-turning workshop where kids in grades 6-12 learn to craft wooden pens.
Many camps and schools also offer short programs on weekends, after school or during spring break. Studio LOL, a comedy school for kids in Studio City, takes it one step farther, offering free 90-minute trial classes during the school year. "It's an excellent way for a curious student to meet our teachers and to gauge whether or not improv is an activity they'd enjoy doing for a full week," says Katy Chase, who founded and runs Studio LOL with her husband.
The studio, which offers classes in comedy improvisation for ages 4-12 during the school year, also hosts birthday parties and offers camps during spring break and summer. But the trial class is your child's only chance to attend for free. "Parents should plan ahead," Chase says. "We run out of available space and time for trial classes the closer we get to the end of the school year."
Find the fun. In all of your planning ahead, however, don't overlook what to your kids might be every camp's most important feature. Because even the safest, most innovative camp with the best facilities and a focus on your child's favorite pastime has missed its mark if your child doesn't have fun there.
"Sizzling Saturday" workshops at El Camino College include a wood turning workshop where kids craft wooden pens. The workshops give families a chance to try out Kid's College for the day. PHOTO COURTESY EL CAMINO COLLEGE
Dylan and Tao Gaines own All-Star Baseball School in South Pasadena and have a 9-year-old daughter, so they have lots of camp experience. They find that the camps their daughter wants to return to summer after summer are the ones where she has the most fun. And they say kids come back to All Star, which offers camp sessions in July and August and lessons throughout the year, for the same reason. "We try to really make sure that the kids enjoy themselves and have fun," says Dylan.
All-Star brings that fun by packing camp with things like pitching contests where kids can earn baseball cards, and special days like Slip-n-Slide Day, which campers look forward to all session. "We design all the baseball drills with the Slip-n-Slide incorporated," Dylan says.
But there is plenty of baseball instruction as well. "They're definitely learning all the different aspects of the game," says Tao, explaining that campers are grouped by skill level, and that instructors are all former professional or minor league players.
All-Star, like the previously mentioned camps, boasts several years in business, excellent supervision and a program where camper safety is top of mind. But they all also offer a little something more. And it's that little something that will have your child bouncing out of bed, excited about camp each morning.
Christina Elston is Editor of L.A. Parent.
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With the holidays coming up, it's always nice to have some quick breakfast ideas in your pocket for when people drop by unexpectedly. Nobody will notice you're still in your PJs when they show up and you've got this Breakfast Egg Bake ready for them!
Look how easy this looks already.
Measure out half of the sausage and start it browning on the stove.
While the sausage is cooking, chop up your favorite vegetables. I used onions, peppers, and mushrooms, but feel free to use whatever you like.
Once the sausage is browned, spread it out evenly in a baking dish.
Then spread the cheese over the top.
Saute the vegetables in the same pan you browned the sausage. Add the potatoes, too.
Now leave the vegetables alone. You want the potatoes to get nice and crispy, and they won't if you keep poking at them.
So instead you can start on the eggs. Crack a bunch of eggs into a bowl. There are only 6 eggs in this picture--I thought I could get away with using fewer eggs--but you really do need 10. I swear. Use 10.
Add a bit of half and half or milk to get a creamier texture. And don't forget to add salt and pepper.
Then stir everything together, taking care to break up the yolks.
Once the vegetables are softened and the potatoes are crisp, spoon them over the sausage and cheese.
Then pour the eggs over the top.
Bake at 350F for 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center of the bake comes out clean.
Mmm. Baked deliciousness! Make this for your unexpected guests--they'll never notice that you haven't cleaned the house and are still wearing your bathrobe and pajamas. And if they do, they won't be able to say anything because their mouths will be full.
In a large pan, brown sausage until cooked through. Pour into a baking dish and spread out. Sprinkle with cheese.
Using the same pan the sausage was cooked in, saute vegetables. Add potatoes. Let cook until vegetables are softened and potatoes are golden brown. Spoon mixture over sausage and cheese.
In a large bowl, combine eggs, half and half, and salt and pepper. Stir until combined. Pour over potato and sausage.
Bake at 350F for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center of the bake comes out clean. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.


Although it seems pretty dated now,"Bits and Bytes" is a kind of fascinating look at just one way the basic principles of computers were being taught back in the 1980s, through practical demonstrations of various hardware and software, interviews of computer professionals and with animated sequences explaining the more abstract concepts.
"Bits and Bytes" was a Canadian television series, produced by TVOntario in 1983. It starred Luba Goy as the instructor, and Billy Van as the neophyte computer student who apparently doesn't know anything about computers. Goy — who was seated in an office, with a projection screen in front of her — would address Billy Van through a remote video link, and she would instruct Van as to what Van he needed to do and then sit back and allow him to learn for himself.
Each episode also included short animated vignettes to explain key concepts, as well as videotaped segments on various developments in computing. In this episode, the third in the first season, Billy gets to learn what a computer program is, what its basic elements are, and we also get to look at the basic elements of the computer itself.
Each episode covered a unique topic — such as computer generated music, graphics and animations, programming in AppleSoft BASIC, reading/writing files using floppy disks, games, graphics tablets, etc. — and Billy had various computers at his disposal, including Atari 800, Commodore PET, Tandy TRS-80, and Apple II, to name just a few. He also had access to datasettes, printers, disk drivers, modems and many other items.
The intro sequence featured a montage of common computer terms such as "ERROR," "LOGO" and "ROM," as well as various snippets of simple computer graphics and video effects, accompanied by a theme song — composed by Harry Forbes and George Axon — that reminds us of "Neon Lights" by Kraftwerk, from 1978.
The series was sponsored, in part, by grants from Radio Shack, a division of Tandy Electronics Limited, Digital Equipment of Canada Limited, and NABU Manufacturing Corporation, whose logo appears at the beginning and end of every episode. NABU shut down in 1988, yet the station never removed the logo from the show.
In the second series, "Bits and Bytes 2," produced almost a decade later in 1991, Billy Van assumed the role of instructor and taught a new female student, played by Victoria Stokle. The new series (1991-1993) focused primarily on IBM PC compatibles (i.e. Intel-based 286 or 386 computers) running DOS and early versions of Windows, as well as the newer and updated technologies of that era.
Another similar show — accompanying "Bits and Bytes" — was "The Academy," hosted by Jack Livesley. Viewers could register with TVOntario, get several workbooks that contained extra information including programs. The legendary Jim Butterfield provided all the computer expertise on this program. At the end of the show, Butterfield would respond to viewer mail sent in from those watching at home.
Billy Van was born in Toronto, Canada in 1934, and entered show business at the age of twelve, when he and his four brothers formed a singing group that toured Canada and Europe. Van eventually segued into acting, becoming a manic comic actor who starred in CBC-TV's "Nightcap" in the 1960s and the "Hilarious House of Frightenstein," in the '70s, which starred Vincent Price, with Van as host and a variety of characters, including The Count, a vampire who preferred pizza to blood, and who wore tennis shoes as well as a cape. The hour-long episodes were taped at Hamilton's CHCH-TV and are still seen in syndication around the world.
While a familiar fixture on Canadian TV for decades, he also worked in the United States on variety shows such as "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour," "The Ray Stevens Show," and "The Bobby Vinton Show." He even gained fame for the Colt .45 beer commercials he made for 15 years and for which he won a Clio Award. Eventually Billy Van returned to Toronto to work in shows like "Party Game," "Bizarre," with John Byner, the "Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle Show" and, curiously, this little computer show you're reading about right now.


It's the time of year when Hubby and I only crave soup. When the wind is blustering outside and the damp snow is falling, nothing warms the soul like a steaming bowl of soup. It's practically liquid summer. Especially when the soup has a spicy KICK!
For the last few winters, our "go-to" soup has been this vegetarian black bean. It's hearty, spicy, and filling with endless flavor variations. The refried beans form a surprisingly delicious broth with water, creating the perfect platform for tons of flavor without the meat.
It is Meatless Monday after all!
This recipe is a basic black bean soup but feel free to get really creative with this since it adapts really well to different ingredients.
Not to mention that the bright, summer-y flavors of this soup will battle the worst polar vortex (tested and approved last winter)! One SOUP-Y ticket to paradise please!
Make 6 – 10 Servings.
Heat olive oil on medium in a large dutch oven (I used my favorite) on the stove top. Add minced garlic and saute for a minute or so until fragrant. Add onions and cook until softened, about five minutes. Next, add the red peppers, jalapeños and chopped ancho chile and cook for an additional five minutes.
Once the onions and peppers have softened, sprinkle them with the cumin and chipotle chili pepper. Next add the salt and pepper (to taste) and stir. Then add the black beans and refried black beans. Fill the empty 15oz can with water and add that to the soup too. If the soup is still very thick, add more water to reach the desired consistency (I actually added a little too much water to mine so aim for a slightly thicker soup than pictured).
Bring to a low boil then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes (BUT the longer the better, as with most soups — I let mine simmer for an hour).
Five minutes before you are ready to serve the soup, add the chopped cilantro and allow to simmer further. Serve soup with sliced fresh avocado and lime wedges.
This makes for a spicy, summery soup to combat the winter chills. It's serious, but not over-whelmingly spicy kick will wake you out of winter hibernation! Best when consumed with a generous squeeze of lime! Be sure to tag your photos with the #SedBona hashtag so I can drool over them!