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WHY CHOOSE BRIDGES?
for a Lifetime of Learning
The Bridges Academy's mission is to treat students as individuals helping them to fully realize their academic and social potential. Our student body is multicultural and richly diverse with students from many ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds, which reflects the global environment our students will enter. The Bridges Academy is a place of discovery where students come together to deepen and value their shared experience. We offer a nurturing environment with a teaching staff dedicated to preparing students for life in an interdependent world. Our comprehensive program lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning and achieving.
One Diverse Community
With students coming from nearly 20 school districts we have a wonderfully diverse student body. This Diversity represents the real world and helps to give children the opportunity to learn from each other's ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds.
Surpassing Expectations
At The Bridges Academy, we aspire to provide the most academically accelerated program while teaching "The Whole Child" in a complex, twenty-first-century global community. We consistently monitor, analyze and refine all aspects of our students' experience.
Individualized Learning
Different Pathways
We strive to ensure that all students are placed in the classes where they will be the most successful. This flexibility of program ensures that our graduates are placed on the correct academic trajectory by the time they reach the high school of their choice.
Why Choosing a Private School might be right for your family.
YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION SETS THE STAGE FOR THEIR FUTURE SUCCESS.
Private schools create an environment where your child can develop intellectually, emotionally and socially. Parents who value small class sizes, increased safety, a connected community and dedicated teachers find that private schools are a good fit for their child and provide an optimal education experience.
To set your child up for academic success, consider enrolling in private school. The Bridges Academy offers a quality private school education with individual education pathways for every student.
EXPECTATION TO SUCCEED
More One on One
Research supports that students learn more in smaller groups where the teacher can have one on one time with the students. The Bridges Academy caps our classes to ensure the most productive learning environment possible. In most cases, our classes are between 12-16 students within a class.
The Bridges Academy embraces STEAM to prepare our students for the future demands of these skill sets in the workplace. In recent years, significant investment has been made in offering robotics, engineering, 3-D printing, augmented reality and one to one computing throughout the grade levels.
Moral and Ethical
One of the pillars of our school is our commitment to character education. We offer a unique opportunity for students to grow morally by starting each day in a morning assembly where we recognize and celebrate individual acts of kindness and consideration.
Why PS-8th Grade
Research studies show that the K-8 model better supports middle school students.
Clinical psychologist and New York Times best-selling author Michael Thompson supports this study in his book Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children, stating, "If I could design psychologically safe schools, every elementary school in America would go from K through grade 8 and would be no larger than 400 children."
As an Age 2 through Grade 8 school of approximately 220 students, The Bridges Academy provides many advantages beyond academic rigor: students experience fewer transitions, they develop long-term relationships with teachers and other students, and there is an opportunity for cross-age tutoring, role modeling, and a wide range of leadership opportunities under one roof.
Building Memories & Developing Character
During the year, The Bridges Academy offers several field trips throughout Long Island and New York City. In the Middle School, students are offered the opportunity to go on an overnight experience which includes trips to Frost Valley, Boston and Washington, D.C. as well as a fun day trip to go skiing in Massachusetts.
A Place to be Inspired
Our location permits easy access to the Fire Island National Seashore, museums, and other resources of Long Island and easy access to New York City. Our students can be found in the Makerspace, Greenhouse or indoor playground throughout the day.
Why Small Class Size Matters
At Bridges, we believe that small class size creates the ideal learning environment where collaborative and individualized learning can thrive. The students can receive more customized learning while the teacher has the freedom to get to know his or her students better and can tailor the learning to suit the class. Our students have the added benefit of a variety of multi-age activities and diverse school events that creates a strong sense of community.
The Department of Education Institute of Education Sciences has found that, "reducing class size in grades K-3 (the average student in small classes scores higher on the Stanford Achievement Test in reading/math than about 60% of students in regular-sized classes)."
Want to know more? Here's some additional reading on the benefits of small class sizes:
"Why Small Class Sizes Work" by Robert Kennedy
"The Importance of Class Size in the Middle and Upper Grades" by Class Size Matters
Bridges opened in September, 2013 as a fully independent, federally recognized not-for-profit, offering Preschool through 8th grade, an "all-through" school with no need to change schools at various grade points.
OPEN HOUSE DATES
The Bridges Academy Non-Discrimination Policy
The Bridges Academy welcomes into its full academic, business and community life persons of every race, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, ability, economic status and faith tradition or any other classification protected under applicable law. The corporation declares itself to be an open, welcoming and affirming school. Bridges Academy does not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, or any other classification protected under applicable law in administration of its admissions or educational policies, scholarship and financial-aid programs, other Bridges Academy-administered programs, or in employment. The Corporation complies with the amended Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Email: info@thebridgesacademy.net
339 Snedecor Ave,
West Islip, NY 11795
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As we age, we may start to notice changes in our appearance. Graying hair and wrinkling skin are usually the main focus. But other changes to your health are just as important as changes to your appearance. Oral health, for example, can change throughout the course of our lives, making consistent dentist visits an important routine. What sort of changes to your teeth and gums might you see?
What happens to our teeth as we age?
As we age, it is inevitable that our teeth will be worn down from the everyday wear and tear of eating & drinking. That's a normal part of aging! There are little things you can start doing today, however, to help minimize the wear & tear of your teeth. Try to avoid chewing ice or other hard foods such as candy that could potentially damage your enamel. Refrain from sugary drinks and food that can cause plaque build up and cavities. If you like acidic drinks–coffee, orange juice, ex–then be sure to use enamel-strengthening mouthwash or toothpaste. And if you suffer from nighttime teeth grinding, as known as bruxism, talk to your dentist about wearing a nightguard. All of these things will help in the long run!
Some people may think that once they reach adulthood they are immune to cavities and no longer need to see a dentist for semi annual check ups and cleanings. In fact, it's the opposite: the average adult between the ages of 20 and 64 has three or more decayed or missing teeth. And according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, those who are 65 and older have an average of 9.24 decayed or missing teeth. Yikes! Some of this is due to the natural weakening of bones that occurs when we age. However, those tips for minimizing wear & tear will also help prevent tooth decay and cavities. And make sure to visit your dentist regularly so any abnormalities can be spotted & fixed.
What additional care is needed as we age?
There are plenty of ways you can help your teeth at home, as we've mentioned. Like with all oral health, the best way to protect your teeth is routine dental cleanings and check-ups, no matter your age.
Seeing a dentist also has benefits beyond your oral health. As you age, the risk of diseases such as heart disease and diabetes increases. Believe it or not, there are certain conditions that a dentist may be able to recognize just from a routine check up. Some symptoms of diabetes include dry mouth, inflamed gums, and difficulty tasting food. If you have any of these symptoms, be sure to tell your dentist; they may be a symptom of an overall health concern.
At Henritze Dental Group, we take great pride in watching our patients grow up in our chairs. It's important to us that we be here for you, at every stage of your life, and that you feel as though you can rely on us for all your dental needs. Our dentists and staff are ready to guide you through your oral health journey. Remember: if, at any age, you are experiencing any kind of tooth pain, call your dentist.


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Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan by Amazon, as sponsored by Paramount
By Tiki God September 5, 2018
When CIA analyst Jack Ryan stumbles upon a suspicious series of bank transfers his search for answers pulls him from the safety of his desk job and catapults him into a deadly game of cat and mouse throughout Europe and the Middle East, with a rising terrorist figurehead preparing for a massive attack against the US and her allies.
Fantastic series, John Krasinski is really killing it this year. The title of the series is actually just "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan", but Amazon would love you to think that it's one of their Prime originals, but alas, Paramount helped the whole thing come together, and it really shows that they had someone with experience putting this whole thing together. It's only 8 episodes long, which is a perfect length for the story that they're telling.
I look forward to season 2 or whatever we're calling these now, they're coming out too quickly to be called seasons and have definitive stories in them, I think Agents of SHIELD is calling them "pods", but that just feels too much like I'm referring to a family of whales.


Widely considered simply a malodourous toxic gas, hydrogen sulfide may help treat high blood pressure, a new study suggests.
"We had to start with what happens in healthy subjects before we can turn our attention to what happens with disease," said Lacy Alexander, associate professor of kinesiology at the Pennsylvania State University.
During the study, researchers infused a solution containing precursor chemicals that donate hydrogen sulfide into the forearm skin of participants in order to measure how blood vessels react to hydrogen sulfide.
"The solutions were directly administered to a very small area of skin about the size of a dime using a technique called microdialysis," Alexander explained.
"This technique allows us to give tiny quantities of these solutions directly to the skin where they can interact with the vessels directly. It is a very powerful technique because the solutions do not affect the entire body, and we can essentially perform many different experiments at the same time in one forearm," Alexander added.
The findings suggest that in the skin circulation, hydrogen sulfide widens blood vessels in healthy, young adults.
When blood vessels widen, the flow of blood can increase without significant increases in vascular resistance.
Thus vascular resistance is effectively increased due to dilation, which could lead to decreased blood pressure if used in a systemic intervention, the researchers noted.
The researchers reported their findings in The Journal of Physiology.
Eating pork could be a cheap protein fix for Indians and cultivation of rapidly multiplying pigs will boost income for rural farmers as well as increase exports, says a study in a souvenir published by the organisers of a right-wing science conclave.
Eknath Chakurkar, a principal scientist at the Goa unit of the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR), has in his article emphatically advocated a pork revolution of sorts in India, which he claims could be a one-shot solution for protein, revenue and foreign exchange.
"Pig products such as pork, bacon, ham sausages, lard, etc., are increasingly in demand both for local consumption and for export," the scientist said. Adopting scientific and modern techniques for pig-rearing will help supplement the income of rural Indian farmers, who are for now using unfruitful "old and traditional methods", he added.
"A major advantage of pig farming is that they can be fed on fibrous low quality agro byproducts and material that are not suitable for human consumption. Hence pig-rearing can be a lucrative source of income for rural farmers of India," Chakurkar said.
The study also said that pig production in India is growing at an annual rate of 1.25 percent, even as the consumption of pork has "greatly increased in recent years".
He has recommended two breeds specially suited to coastal regions including Goa, namely, the 'Large White Yorkshire' and the 'Agonda Goan'.
Pork is commonly available in Goa and consumed largely by the Catholic community, which accounts for 26 percent of the state's population, as well a small chunk of the majority Hindus, but the meat is regular fare in the state's coastal tourism-oriented belt, which annually attracts over half a million foreign tourists, mostly European.
The 'Vijnana Manthan' souvenir carrying the study has been released by Vijnana Bharti, which organized a swadeshi science conclave in Goa last week that discussed, among other things, studying of a cow as a bio-reactor and invisible radar-defying planes based on a book written by pre-Mahabharata sage Bharadwaj.
The editor of the souvenir, Sanjay Jahagirdar, has said that the Vijnana Bharti's "swadeshi science movement is carrying out numerous activities that enables stakeholders view science from the prism of Bharatiya".
Chakurkar has also said that the per capita meat consumption in India is as low as 14 grams per day against an actual requirement of 125 gm for a balanced diet. He has also cited exorbitant meat prices and non-availability of quality meat as the reasons for the dearth of meat in Indian meals.
"Looking to the meagre availability and tremendous demand of animal protein diet in India, it is felt that such demand could substantially be met by improving and multiplying pigs, mainly because of their prolifically, faster growth, efficiency of feed conversion and shorter generation intervals," Chakurkar said in his study.
The ingredient, 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI) – a possible human carcinogen – is formed during the manufacture of some kinds of caramel colour. Caramel colour is a common ingredient in colas and other dark soft drinks.
"Soft drink consumers are being exposed to an avoidable and unnecessary cancer risk from an ingredient that is being added to these beverages simply for aesthetic purposes," said Keeve Nachman, senior author of the study.
"This unnecessary exposure poses a threat to public health and raises questions about the continued use of caramel colouring in soda," Nachman of Johns Hopkins Center for a Liveable Future (CLF).
"This new analysis underscores our belief that people consume significant amounts of soda that unnecessarily elevate their risk of cancer over the course of a lifetime," said Urvashi Rangan, executive director for Consumer Reports' Food Safety and Sustainability Center.
Lack of sleep can elevate levels of free fatty acids in the blood, accompanied by temporary pre-diabetic conditions in healthy young men, a new research reveals.
While examining the impact of sleep loss on 24-hour fatty acid levels in the blood, the study said insufficient sleep may disrupt fat metabolism and reduce the ability of insulin to regulate blood sugars.
The researchers found that after three nights of getting only four hours of sleep, blood levels of fatty acids — which usually peak and then recede overnight — remained elevated from about 4 a.m. to 9 a.m.
"As long as fatty acid levels remained high, the ability of insulin to regulate blood sugars was reduced," said Esra Tasali, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Chicago and senior author of the study.
The results provide new insights into the connections, first described by the University of Chicago researchers 15 years ago, between sleep loss, insulin resistance and heightened risk of type 2 diabetes.
For the study, the researchers recruited 19 healthy male subjects between the ages of 18 and 30.
They found that sleep restriction resulted in a 15 to 30 percent increase in late night and early morning fatty acid levels.
The nocturnal elevation of fatty acids (from about 4 a.m. to 6 a.m.) correlated with an increase in insulin resistance — a hallmark of pre-diabetes — that persisted for nearly five hours.
"Curtailed sleep produced marked changes in the secretion of growth hormone and levels of noradrenaline – which can increase circulating fatty acids," noted study's lead author Josiane Broussard.
The result was a significant loss of the benefits of insulin.
"This crucial hormone was less able to do its job. Insulin action in these healthy young men resembled what we typically see in early stages of diabetes," he pointed out.
Something as simple as getting enough sleep could help counteract the current epidemics of diabetes and obesity, they concluded.
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"Reducing time spent being sedentary even by engaging in low-intensity activities could have important cardiovascular benefits for older adults with mobility limitations," said senior author of the study Thomas Buford from the University of Florida Institute on Aging in Gainesville, Florida.
Using factors such as age, cholesterol levels and blood pressure, the researchers calculated participants' predicted 10-year risk of heart attack or coronary death.
Physical activity like slow walking or light housekeeping was linked to higher HDL or high-density lipoprotein ("good") cholesterol levels in people with no history of heart disease.
"Encouraging individuals to just reduce the amount of time they spend being sedentary may have important cardiovascular benefits," Buford noted.
Eating high-fat diet may protect the heart in the short run only, says a study with a warning that it is not a license to eat a lot of cheeseburgers and ice cream.
It is well known that over the long run, a high-fat diet increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
"Learning about how fat, in the short run, protects against heart attacks could help in the development of better therapies," said Walter Keith Jones from the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in the US.
Jones said that in the short-term, a high-fat diet protects the heart through a mechanism called autophagy, which works somewhat like a garbage truck.
The study may provide new insight into the "obesity paradox": Obesity is a major risk factor for heart disease. But once a heart attack or heart failure does occur, moderately obese patients tend to live longer.
Proteins damaged by the heart attack are removed from heart cells as if they were garbage, thus increasing the chances the cells will survive.
In the study, mice were given a high-fat diet (60 percent of calories from animal fat) before experiencing heart attacks.
Mice that consumed a high-fat diet for either one day, one week or two weeks before the heart attack experienced about half as much heart damage as mice that ate a control diet.
The benefit was greatest among mice that ate a high-fat diet for one week before the heart attack.
But in mice that ate a high-fat diet for six weeks, the protective effect disappeared.
The study was published in the American Journal of Physiology – Heart and Circulatory Physiology.
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An afternoon nap may affect your toddler's overall sleep quality, suggests new research.
Napping beyond the age of two lengthens the amount of time it takes for a child to fall asleep (sleep onset) and shortens the overall amount of night-time sleep he or she has, the findings showed.
"The impact of night sleep on children's development and health is increasingly documented, but to date there is not sufficient evidence to indicate the value of prolonging napping," wrote the researchers led by Karen Thorpe from Queensland University of Technology in Australia.
The researchers wanted to find out what impact napping has on young children's night-time sleep quality, behaviour, cognition and physical health.
They found consistent, if not particularly high quality, evidence indicating that napping affects night time sleep of kids beyond the age two.
The links between napping and any detrimental impact on behaviour, development, and overall health, however, were less clear-cut, largely because of the differences in age and napping patterns of the children studied.
The study was published online in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood.
A team of Swedish scientists have found evidence that people with Type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's due to amyloid formation in the pancreas.
According to them, amyloid from the brain can stimulate the growth of fibrils in the pancreas and pancreatic-related amyloid can be found along with brain-related amyloid in human brain senile plaques.
The research sought to uncover how the two diseases are connected by a process called amyloidosis which occurs in both Alzheimer's and diabetes patients.
Amyloidosis is the process by which misfolded proteins accumulate into fibrous deposits that are resistant to degradation.
In the pancreas of type 2 diabetics, amyloid is produced from its precursor, islet amyloid polypeptide (IAPP or amylin), which is a secretory product of insulin-producing beta cells.
This process causes a cascade of body reactions.
As IAPP builds in the pancreas, it kills beta cells, worsening diabetes and pushing along the development of the beta-amyloid deposits.
The investigation focused on understanding how amyloid deposits "seed" or spread within a tissue or from one organ to another.
"Several soluble proteins are amyloid forming in humans. Independent of protein origin, the fibrils produced are morphologically similar," said Gunilla T. Westermark from Uppsala University in Sweden.
In experiments over mice, Westermark was interested in seeing whether the accumulations of IAPP could travel to the brain and from the brain to the pancreas.
IAPP has binding sites in the brain that are suspected to play a role in satiety and emptying of the stomach.
If this is the case, then it might explain where these amyloid deposits come from as well as why Type 2 diabetics are more than twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's.
"It is not clear if IAPP found in the brain is locally produced or derived from pancreatic beta-cells," Westermark said.
In other words, IAPP may have the ability to travel between the pancreas and the brain, building plaques in both.
The study appeared in the American Journal of Pathology.
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Can healthy ageing be achieved globally?
As scientists the world over are searching for the elixir of life for healthy ageing, some top researchers now suggest that the concept of successful ageing should be abandoned, pointing to social inequalities and the problems associated with labelling a person an "unsuccessful ager".
Through a series of 16 articles that appeared in the journal The Gerontologist, a team has looked back at the progress made over the past 28 years into what successful ageing is.
The paper lays the groundwork for building consensus on the topic – while pointing out that the answer may differ among academics and the general public as well as across populations and demographic groups.
"With an enhanced understanding of what successful ageing is, we will be in a stronger position to develop interventions that will enable more people to age successfully," said Rachel Pruchno, editor of The Gerontologist.
The sheer number of people comprising the baby boom generation transformed academic interest in successful ageing to a public policy imperative.
"Now more than ever, it is critical to develop science that empowers people to experience the best old age possible," she added.
The issue includes a number of groundbreaking studies involving several segments of the US population.
For example, one of the articles reports on the first study to examine physical and mental health quality of life among the older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) population.
A further article addresses the growing body of literature suggesting that black women experience a number of social challenges that may present a barrier to ageing successfully.
The issue also contains articles examining successful ageing across cultures.
It reports that young, middle-aged and older people from the US and Germany have quite similar concepts of successful ageing which they view in far more multi-dimensional terms than do established scientific theories.
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For men who resent wearing condoms, a new non-intrusive solution is on the anvil – a birth control pill.
"If there's no sperm, the egg's not going to get fertilised," said Joseph Tash, a reproductive biologist at the University of Kansas' Medical Centre in the US.
JQ1 was found blocking bromodomain proteins in cancer cells by Jay Bradner and his team at Harvard's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The uncontrolled division of the abnormal cells ceased due to it.


In typical form, the kids and I were rushing around this morning to get out the door and to an appointment. We were even running significantly ahead of schedule and still fell victim to the "hurry-it-up" mentality.
As I grabbed our bags, my youngest child's hand and scuttled all of us out the door, God stopped me in my tracks. I was stressed for no reason, Lauren was whining and dragging her feet and Jackson was complaining about something that happened earlier.
Suddenly, I knew what was wrong. We didn't begin the day with our Savior.
For the past few weeks, the kids and I have started a morning devotion time right after breakfast, before everything starts moving fast. Though I had been reading my Bible and spending time with Jesus each morning, God showed me that my children needed that kind of start to the day as well. Since then, we have been going through a great age-appropriate devotion book, with a Bible verse, life application story and prayer guide. Inevitably, the application always has to do with what we are struggling with that day or what we need God's strength to work on in our relationships and responsibilities. Go figure!
Today, I missed doing our devotion together. And as we were hurtling toward the car, the Holy Spirit convicted me before the garage door went up. I told the kids that we hadn't gotten to the right start this morning and asked their forgiveness. Then, I requested that they come back inside so that we could read our devotion and pray before leaving. Without any fuss, both willingly and happily followed me, and we snuggled on the couch with our devotion book.
This is the prayer from our devotion this morning.
God provided us plenty of time still to arrive to our appointment, early to boot! And, more importantly, we started the day fresh with Jesus.


The American form of government depends upon a well-informed citizenry to ensure that our system will thrive and survive. While there are several organizations and projects we can support financially or give of our time, there is one program that stands out in my mind for its reach and effectiveness. The ISBA has long been a supporter of the Indiana Bar Foundation's "We the People: The Citizen & the Constitution," a program that educates elementary and secondary students about the contemporary relevance of the U.S. Constitution.
At the culminating event, a simulated congressional hearing, students "testify" before a panel of judges to demonstrate their knowledge of constitutional principles. Not only do students learn about the Constitution, but they also improve on their research, critical thinking, teamwork and public speaking skills. They have the opportunity to evaluate, take and defend positions on relevant historical and contemporary issues. First competing in district and state competitions, Indiana's high school winner then has the opportunity to compete each year in the national finals in Washington, D.C., in April, oftentimes placing in the Top 10. It is the support our teen civic scholars receive from members of the State Bar that help them compete so admirably.
I had the good fortune to judge last year's state competition held in Indianapolis. An elementary student and "We the People" participant summed up her experience and study of the Constitution with the following statement: "The most important thing I learned about the Constitution is all of the rights and freedoms that I have as a citizen. I also didn't know that our Constitution was so important." I marvel at the confidence and the depth of knowledge that even the younger students demonstrate.
Beyond the program's worth, what I find truly astounding is the painless method by which we can all do our part to support it. The Bar Foundation has launched its 3rd annual "An Hour for Civics" fundraising campaign. To continue our support of the "We the People" program, we are asking attorneys to donate the equivalent of one billable hour to support civic education.
I recently attended a local bar meeting with our own Justice Steven David, who was the featured speaker. Justice David, in a different context, pointed out that our Association's membership of more than 12,000 is a "division" in military terms. If we would each step up and write a check equal to one billable hour, we could make continuation and expansion of "We the People" possible on a scale that would make us all proud. It's definitely worth saluting!
I encourage you to visit the campaign's website today, www.anhourforcivics.org, to make your tax-deductible donation to support this irreplaceable civics program.
Indiana's devotion to and passion for the "We the People" program is a shining example for the entire country, and yet I know how much is asked of each and every one of you. I know of the demands made upon our time and the litany of requests for donations we receive. Still, the civics programs of the Indiana Bar Foundation, and "We the People" in particular, are the mortar in the foundation of the society we all cherish. This kind of education is that important. Please join with me and participate in the Hour for Civics campaign, and if you want to reinvigorate your belief in the future of our system of government, stick your head into a hearing room at the state finals in Indianapolis next December.


iReach WorldWide has completed a website research project www.vodafone.ie that receives 3 million visitors per month. The objective was to understand what kind of information and functionality that would distinguish the Vodafone Ireland Website as best in class from those of key competitors – based on plans to add the additional functions to their website to improve the online customer engagement and also to enhance Vodafone online customer experience.
The Website Profiling project in 3 phases included an incentive based online survey of business and consumer mobile phone visitors to the website. A key deliverable from the first phase of this project was the development of a wish list of enhancements (content and features) as suggested by respondents. We used Open Text responses to capture suggested website improvements to make it as easy as possible for participants to respond, but also avoid setting any constraints or limits to suggestions or user recommendations. Phase 2 included a representative survey of online users in Ireland to understand the requirements of mobile phone users across all providers and also to weights or rank suggested enhancements so as to prioritise potential website changes or additions. The final phases of this project included Qualitative Focus Groups across key Vodafone and non-Vodafone customer types and Business and Consumer segments to discuss the suggested and planned website enhancements.
An integrated 3 phased project using a mix of Quantitative and Qualitative methodologies to capture feedback from Vodafone website visitors, to identify potential website enhancements in terms of content and features. Further phases were designed to distil these suggestions and prioritise same based on user feedback and impact.


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We will select different coffees from our lineup each month. We try not repeat offerings (unless you request that) in a three month period, and there isn't likely to be much repetition within 6 months, or possibly longer.
Coffees may be specifically blended for espresso prep (e.g., our Classic Italian Espresso), or they may be single origins or versatile blends that we think are brilliant as espresso.
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About grinding – if you specifically ask, we'll happily grind your coffee for you. But since most espresso lovers grind their own, and required grind for 30-second shots changes every couple days, we decided it just wasn't prudent to offer a pre-ground option.
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You pick a start month. This is useful in the case of people who plan ahead, e.g., buy a Christmas gift in October but want it to start in December or January.


Tulamore Toastmasters' next meeting is at 8:30 p.m. on the 11th of October in the Tullamore Court Hotel. This is a special meeting, being the Humorous Speech and Table Topics Competition Night. The two competitions are open to all Toastmasters. And, as usual, anyone and everyone is welcome to come along and watch.


Looks like Xperia devices are raining this year, another Xperia device Sony Xperia S39h model photos have been leaked online today on a Chinese site. Sony has already added so many devices this year to their 2013 Xperia portfolio and now we saw another Sony Xperia S39h in pics. A few days back we saw Xperia A SO-043 photos and specification on FCC now Xperia S39h.
Looking at the white Sony Xperia S39h leaked photos it looks just similar in design to chinese version Xperia L S36h. You see Sony Xperia S39h seems to be the same in design as Sony used for new Xperia 2013 lineup. It has the same "power" button as seen in Xperia Z and ZL. Front camera at the top right side with Sony logo in the middle. Xperia logo is present at the back of phone. Microphone just at the bottom of phone. Seems to be a bit longer screen than usual 4.3inch screen. Edges as similar to Xperia S and SL. On the left side has a micro-USB port. Speaker is present at the back on bottom side. Volume keys at right side.
LED flash is on the back side. Position of rear camera is also different from the position of rear camera in the Xperia L, so is the position of mounted sensors. Headphone jack position is also different.
Check out the Sony Xperia S39h model photos leaked online below.
Though it looks similar to Xperia L in looks but we hope features should be different. Sony Xperia S39h leaked photos has created another sensation among users. Will it be launched this year or it is just another prototype. May be the device is for only Chinese Xperia market. Till now there is no official info on the features and specifications of Xperia S39h, if any info comes we will let everyone know about it, we have only rumors till now. What do you think of Sony Xperia S39h leaked photos ? Do you like the design, do let us know in comments below.
WTF sony you are launching another device, update first your 2012 flagship device XPS.
Any info on its android version ? I am more concerned about Xperia device's android version.
nothing now, only photos have been leaked online yet.
I loved Xperia L's design…so it's looking a lot similar to Xperia L on first look…Is it a global version handset ?
WTF another Sony device….stop launching new devices….update the old ones first.
Looks like toy. i think LED flash and mounted sensors position opposite to Xperia L :p.
is it étanche aussi 😉 or is it also a waterproof ?
Nothing has been said on waterproof ability of Xperia S39h yet…only photos have been leaked yet.
We hope Sony also release this phone worldwide, rather than in China only.
Yes, exactly we hope to see it's global version also.
Nothing came after the photo leaked, specs still speculated.


Confirmation is the journey for HY5 students (6th grade and up) to "confirm" that they BELIEVE in Christ, to discover what it means to BELONG to Harvest, and to realize how to LIVE, LOVE, & GROW in their relationship with Christ.The 2015 Confirmation Retreat will be held March 13-14 at Warren W. Willis Camp in Leesburg. The cost for our Confirmation Retreat is $90 per youth. This includes transportation, meals, lodging and all materials for the retreat. DEADLINE for Sign-ups and Payment is Wednesday, March 4, 2015.
Each year, Harvest UMC is required to have an updated medical form on file. You can download a blank form from the top of this page. The form must be filled out and notarized. If you have a completed and notarized form, you may scan it and upload below. Everyone will need to fill out a new form for the year 2015.


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West Lancashire in court: December 28
People have been in court over assault charges, driving offences and
Sophie McCoid-SOU
Ormskirk Magistrates
CHRISTOPHER DAVID SPENCE, 39, of Riverside, Hightown, appeared before magistrates after pleading guilty to assaulting a woman on November 16 at Ormskirk. Spence was remanded on conditional bail until January 18, when a Newton hearing will take place.
LYDIA STRUNKS, 31, of Elmers Green, Skelmersdale, appeared before magistrates and pleaded guilty to using abusive and threatening words, which caused distress and alarm to others on July 5 at Ormskirk. Strunks was given a six month conditional discharge, ordered to pay a £15 victim surcharge, costs of £85 and a criminal court charge of £150.
KIRSTY HOY, 36, of Smithy Lane, Scarisbrick appeared before magistrates and pleaded guilty to speeding over the 30mph limit on Liverpool Road in Burscough on May 24. She was fined £75, ordered to pay a £20 victim surcharge, costs of £20 and a criminal courts charge of £150. Her licence was also endorsed with three points.
STEPHEN BIGLEY, 60, of Whitefield Drive, Kirby, pleaded guilty to stealing £50 of meat from Ormskirk Marks and Spencer on November 19. Bigley was fined £80, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £20, costs of £85 and a criminal courts charge of £150.
CORY DAVID CHRISTOPHER NOONE, 18, of Ennerdale, Skelmersdale, appeared before Ormskirk magistrates and pleaded not guilty to stealing two mountain bikes worth £2,800 from a Skelmersdale home on October 4. Noone was given conditional bail until February 4, when the trial will take place.
JOHN FARRIMOND, 42, of Uppingham, Skelmersdale, pleaded guilty to stealing seven packets of snickers from Skelmersdale Co-op on December 18. Farrimond was given a 12 month conditional discharge, ordered to pay a £15 victim surcharge and a £150 criminal courts charge.
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Exeter City manager, Paul Tisdale, praised his side for their robust performance in a 1-0 win over Lincoln City at St James Park.
Reuben Reid's first half strike was the difference between the two sides after Danny Cowley's Lincoln provided a difficult test for the Grecians.
Following the result, Tis said: "I'm really pleased because it was a very tough game and we've come through with a win.
"I'm not too proud to request, now and then, that the team battles and scraps to get a clean sheet and win 1-0.
The City boss was delighted with the win considering the number of players who are out of contention due to injury.
He continued: "They caught us on a good day, Jordan Moore-Taylor dropped out after the Swindon game, David Wheeler has dropped out and Ryan Harley is still struggling, and we seem a very different side to what we were at the end of May.
Tis also conceded that the disruption in selection limited City's rhythm to the game and stated that the Grecians were far from their best at St James Park.
With the likes of Troy Archibald-Henville and Luke Croll coming into the defence, Tisdale also praised his players for their performances.
"We were defensively very solid, combative and robust. We weren't trying to be too clever.
"Archibald-Henville was selected for a certain role in the side, to bring physicality. Without David Wheeler and Jordan Moore-Taylor we just felt that the balance could be tipped too far away from the strength that we found over the past couple of weeks.


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Tijuana Flats in St. Lucie West offering specials all week
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A popular feature of the restaurant is its hot sauce bar. (PROVIDED BY TIJUANA FLATS)
PORT ST. LUCIE — The new Tijuana Flats kicks off its grand opening week with half-price burritos Monday.
The Tex-Mex fast-casual restaurant opens at 11 a.m. Monday at 1359 N.W. St. Lucie West Blvd. in the Shoppes at St. Lucie West plaza.
The daily specials continue through March 20.
By becoming a member of Tijuana Flats' Flatheads email club, you'll also get a coupon for a free appetizer and then a coupon for a free dessert for your birthday. Sign up here.
A popular feature of the restaurant is its hot sauce bar, which has 15 different hot sauces including "sissy sauce," "middle weight," "tear jerker" and "death wish."
Opening week specials include:
March 14: all burritos are 50 percent off.
March 15: the weekly "Tijuana Tuesdaze" where two tacos, chips and a drink are $5.49.
March 16: tacos and draft beers are $2 each.
March 17: The weekly "Throwback Thursdaze" where a burrito, chips and a drink is $5.99.
March 18: "Rock Out Party" with live music from 6 to 8 p.m. and giveaways.
March 19: "Local Hero Day" where police, firefighters, teachers and military with a valid ID get 50 percent off any entrée.
March 20: kids 12 and younger get a free kid's meal with purchase of any adult entrée.
Now through April 10: "Norrito" rice bowls are on special for $5 at both the Port St. Lucie and Stuart locations.
TIJUANA FLATS
Address: 1359 N.W, St. Lucie West Blvd., Port St. Lucie
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
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Website:Tijuanaflats.com
Online ordering: You can order your food for pick-up here.
Email club: Sign up here to join the Flatheads email club and get a freebie for signing up and a birthday freebie.


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Le château de Chiffrevast est une demeure, du début du , qui se dresse à l'emplacement d'une antique forteresse, sur le territoire de la commune française de Tamerville, dans le département de la Manche, en région Normandie.

Le château fait l'objet d'une protection partielle aux monuments historiques.

Localisation
Le château est situé à  à l'ouest de l'église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Tamerville, dans le département français de la Manche.

Historique
Trois châteaux ont été élevés au même emplacement. Le premier bâti au . En 1066, un seigneur de Chiffrevast pris part à la conquête de l'Angleterre.

Le , le château possession de Nicolas de Chiffrevast, seigneur du lieu, est ravagé, les animaux tués, les bâtiments démolis, les meubles brûlés, ainsi que les chartes, par le seigneur de Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte Geoffroy d'Harcourt, sous le prétexte qu'un des hommes de Nicolas de Chiffrevast, sous la protection royale et capitaine du château de Cherbourg, avait tué par méprise une biche apprivoisée de Geoffroy. Ce dernier réunit une troupe de cinq cents personnes à pied et à cheval ; parmi eux Philippe d'Ussy, Raoul Patrix, Nicolas Boudet, seigneur de Crosville, Jean de Forges, Amauri de Garancières, Jean Guiffre, seigneur de Gatteville avec ses frères Geoffroy et Julien, les deux frères Richard de Grouville, Jean de La Haye, du Rozel, Raoul d'Harcourt, Guillaume Prudhommet et son frère, les prêtres Robert de Tollevast et Nicolas du Val. Il ne reste debout alors qu'une grange, un pressoir et le colombier. Les autres domaines et moulins, du Valdecie, de Presteville, d'Huberville, de Barnavast, subissent le même sort.

Un second château est construit vers 1450 par François d'Anneville.

En 1618, Hervé d'Anneville, fils de Guillaume d'Anneville, rase les restes du second château afin de le reconstruire. Son épouse, Renée de Crosville, décédera en 1625. Le , il marie sa fille Charlotte d'Anneville avec Robert de Gourmont dans la nouvelle chapelle avec l'accord de l'évêque de Coutances.

Pendant la période révolutionnaire, son propriétaire, François Henri d'Anneville, , sera exécuté place de la Révolution à Paris le lundi . Après la Révolution Charles-François Lebrun fera l'acquisition du château. Dans le courant du  le château est la possession du comte Napoléon Daru. À la fin du , Eugène Bretel s'installe à Chiffrevast et meuble le château à son goût.

Description
Le château actuel, de , achevé en 1618, remanié au cours du , dans l'esprit du , est doté de dépendances et entouré de jardins entre 1649 et 1728.

Le château de Chiffrevast, bâti au centre d'un vaste parc à l'anglaise, se présente sous la forme d'un corps central avec quatre pavillons en saillie. On accède à la demeure par un pont en pierre. Le château s'éclaire par des fenêtres à meneaux sans mouluration, ou des petites fenêtres carrées jumelles, surmontées de fronton triangulaire. Des lucarnes doubles en plein cintre surmontées de frontons éclairent les combles sous un toit à forte pente.

Sur la façade, on peut voir un écu timbré d'un casque morné (visière abaissé) surmonté d'un cimier, soutenu par deux lions affrontés, qui figure les armes de la famille d'Anneville, « d'argent semé d'hermines à la fasce de gueules », selon la confirmation du titre de noblesse faite en 1666 à Guillaume d'Anneville. Toujours en façade, des armoiries, postérieures à 1793, celles qui se trouvaient dans les triangles au-dessus des fenêtres ayant été bûchées, surmontées d'une couronne de marquis, représentent les armes de François d'Anneville (1651-1709) et de son épouse (1683) Marie-Gabrielle Poërier, « d'azur au chevron d'or accompagné en chef de deux étoiles d'argent et en pointe d'un croissant de même ».

Le parc, recomposé au , fait l'objet d'une inscription au pré-inventaire des jardins remarquables. Les communs ont été aménagés à la même époque.

Les châteaux de Chiffrevast, de Sotteville, de Crosville et de Saint-Martin-le-Hébert présentent une certaine analogie tant du point de vue architecturale que décoratifs, qui laisse penser que ces constructions « monumentales » appartiennent à une même école architecturale dite « école cotentinaise » couvrant la fin du  et le début du .

Protection aux monuments historiques
Au titre des monuments historiques :
 le potager et le parc avec ses bois, ses herbages, ses étangs, ses aménagements hydrauliques et les statues et vases sont inscrits par arrêté du  ;
 les façades et toitures du château et de l'ensemble des bâtiments du parc de Chiffrevast, y compris la glacière, les vestiges du lavoir et la fontaine, mais à l'exclusion du bâtiment de l'ancienne laiterie ; la cour d'honneur avec son escalier ; les douves sèches avec leurs murs et leur pont ; les portes d'entrée avec leurs piliers et leurs grilles ; les murs de clôture du potager ainsi que le décor architectural du parc avec ses murs d'enceinte, piliers et balustrades, à l'exclusion des statues et des vases sont classés par arrêté du .

Notes et références

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Voir aussi

Articles connexes
 Liste de châteaux et manoirs de la Manche
 Liste des monuments historiques de l'arrondissement de Cherbourg
 Tamerville

Liens externes

Chiffrevast
Monument historique inscrit en 1993
Monument historique classé en 1996

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PSMADex is a drug candidate to be used as a carrier molecule for target-specific treatment of cancer expressing PSMA (prostate-specific membrane antigen).
Preclinical data show that PSMADex binds specifically to PSMA positive prostate cancer cells. The aim is to use PSMADex for intravenous injection for imaging (Positron emission tomography, PET) and target-specific treatment (radionuclide / drug) of prostate cancer. There is currently a considerable activity in this area at several research centers.
The advantage of PSMADex is that the molecule is polyvalent, i.e. it is capable of transporting a large number of molecules of radionuclide / drug to the tumor cells, thus providing significantly higher efficacy compared to the monovalent carrier molecules that have been described in the literature so far.
The company's platform, GuaDex, on which PSMADex is designed has a number of obvious advantages over previously described PSMA-binding carrier molecules. By selecting properties such as molecular size, degree of substitution and charge characteristics, PSMADex can be optimized for its purpose, i.e. imaging and therapy.


On the surface, getting a loan should be a straightforward process, but there are so many factors that can affect the final price paid. Hence, looking for the cheapest loans takes time and effort.
The best deals available will be offered to those customers with a good credit profile, but even they can get lower rates of interest (and hence monthly payments) by taking out a secured loan rather than an unsecured loan.
Secured loans are available for larger amounts borrowed over longer periods and, although the rate of interest will be lower (due to the additional security for the lender), the costs of setting up the loan will be charged to the borrower.
Loans under £10,000 will probably be unsecured for most borrowers, meaning that there will be a few extra add on costs other than an administration fee. Secured borrowers may have to pay for independent property valuation and registration fees, although these may be added to the loan and repaid over time.
Lenders look for a particular profile of customer, so comparing terms offered can be important in getting an application approved. Good credit profiles will have the widest choice, whilst those with a poor credit history can expect to pay a premium to borrow and have a shorter repayment period.
This means that for a similar £5,000 loan, a poor credit profile customer may pay an additional £2,000 in interest and fees over the life of a five year loan. Therefore prospective borrowers should do everything possible to improve a credit profile before applying for a loan as this can save many pounds.
Checking credit information costs just £2 or may even be free through one of the credit reference agencies. Several offer a free one month trial, which allows an easy to see view of the credit information held so that any incorrect information can be challenged.
Another additional cost to consider is the addition of payment protection insurance (PPI). There has been a large amount of bad press relating to the sale of PPI by banks but it can be a worthwhile addition provided it is properly explained at the time of sale and the customer qualifies for cover.
Self employed people and those with pre-existing medical conditions or previous knowledge of impending redundancy will not be eligible. There is also at least a six month qualifying period before a claim can be made.
On the plus side, PPI policies will make monthly loan payments if the worst happens. Extreme care needs to be exercised before taking on the additional cost of a PPI policy.
One measure of the cost of a loan is the stated APR (Annual Percentage Rate). This adds in all fees and charges and makes a standardised calculation as to the true cost of credit.
This is a fair comparison for loans over a year in duration, but can give some high values where short term loans are taken out.
Since the APR calculation looks at the cost per annum, a short pay day loan of 20 days, for example, could have a rate approaching 2,200%.
Some loan companies also have a policy of charging fees for missed payments or when loans are in arrears. Make sure to check what could be charged as an administration fee or late payment fee should a payment be missed. These can soon amount to a considerable sum and will not be included in the APR stated.
The final true test is the monthly repayment plus any fees paid. Rather than relying on APRs alone, always check the amount of the payment and the number of payments to be made, plus any additional fees.
Check what happens in the event of a default and it should be possible to flush out all the potential hidden costs.


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Digicel gives $3,000 to five students
15 Sep 2016 - 06:16AM
Telecommunications provider, Digicel's Back to School scholarship campaign climaxed on Wednesday with a total of $3,000 being donated to two primary and three secondary school students in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The promotion, which ran for one month, ended Aug. 31 and saw persons texting to the short code 1130, telling Digicel why their child or ward should be awarded a Digicel scholarship.
The winners of the Digicel scholarships are: Kelsey Cyrus of Georgetown, who is a grade 5 student at the Sandy Bay Government School; Rashied Wiseman of Sharpes Dale, a grade 5 student of the Kingstown Anglican School; Jonique Chambers of Barrouallie, a form 1 student at the Barrouallie Secondary School; Aucion Harris of Bequia, a second form 2 student at the Bequia Seventh Day Adventist; and Alejandro Martin of Arnos Vale, who is a fourth form student at the St. Joseph's Convent Marriaqua.
The winners and their parents all thanked Digicel for the cash contribution and investing in their education, explaining that the cash will go a long way in purchasing shoes, books and other school supplies that are still outstanding, since the commencement of the new school year.
Also on Wednesday, Kamillo Edwards was presented with his cash prize, after being named winner of Digicel's "Power my Creative Spark" photo competition, which was also part of Digicel's Bring the Beat Summer Campaign.
The competition ran on Instagram from July 22 to August 26 and participants were required to photo match a specific theme for four consecutive weeks. The photo competition, which was judged by Digicel's Brand Ambassador Edson "Tequila" Reece, saw Edwards taking the top prize of EC$1,000 in cash, a mentorship programme with Reece and will have a photography book published showcasing his work.
Additionally, Javid Collins, Javed David and Kyle Da Silva were all identified as runners-up in the competition receiving $100 in Digicel credit and will also participate in a mentorship programme headed by Reece.
Digicel's Marketing Manager, Danielle Cupid, congratulated all the winners, reiterating Digicel's commitment to invest in and elevate the nation's youth.
Cupid urged the parents of the scholarship recipients to use the monies for the intended purpose, which is to better equip the students to excel in school. Additionally, Cupid said the Bring the Beat Summer promotion saw Digicel giving back over $80,000 in cash and prizes to Vincentians and was very well received by the public. She further explained that her team is now busy ensuring that everything is in place for a grand 2016 Christmas campaign.