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Riverview Senior Signs Record Deal, Preps for Weekend Concert

March 6, 2013, 10:05 pm
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Riverview Senior Signs Record Deal, Preps for Weekend Concert Patch Plum-Oakmont, PA --

What started off as a bet for Greg Gent has turned into what could be his big break in the music business.

Gent, who goes by GLitCH in the music industry, signed a record deal with SMG Global Network—one of the leading indie labels that is distributed through Universal Digital Music Group—four months ago and is getting ready for his first majot performance this weekend.

A Riverview High School senior, Gent will be performing at The Iron Works on Sunday, March 10, at 9 p.m. The venue is located at 45 Bates St. in Oakland.

Gent, 18, started rapping 8 years ago when he bet his friend, Justin, that he could rap. He started rapping with a group shortly after that and went solo when it fell apart.

"I decided to continue rapping because it helped me when I needed to vent," he said.

One day last year, the president of SMG Global Network was in the studio when Gent's engineer, Josh Scott, was mixing one of his new tracks.

"I got a call saying that I was going to be signed," he said. "It's one of those moments where your jaw drops, your phone falls out of your hands and you freeze up. It's a shocking surprise, an 'is this really going to happen' moment."

The first GLitCH single, "The River Runs," will be released digitally on March 26. It will be availble on iTunes and Amazon. His first album, "Impervious by Design," also has been fully recorded. A release date for the album has not been announced.

Gent recruited fellow student Olivia Fischer, a Riverview senior, to make shirts for his fans. Fischer has her own customized T-shirt business, Fossette Clothing.

"This opens a whole new window of opportunity," she said.

Gent is happy the two can help each other.

"Music is a high seller for personalized merchandise, and it'll help get both of our names out there," he said. "It's great working with Olivia because she's funny and she gets the job done."

Fischer and many other Riverview students will be heading to the Iron Works to watch GLitCH.

Gent said he's happy for the support. 

"On stage, I get kind of nervous, but its like that Eminem song, 'Lose Yourself,'" he said. "You literally lose yourself and you feel like you're just performing in your room.

"I've done a few shows, and the response has been amazing. It seems like people have faith in me. It makes me feel special."

To check out some for GLitCH's music, visit his Facebook page.

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*Plum-Oakmont Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't forget to sign up for our daily email newsletter by clicking here.* Reported by Patch 22 hours ago.
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Mayor pledges half his salary

March 6, 2013, 11:32 pm
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This is Devon --

TORBAY'S Mayor Gordon Oliver has pledged £30,000, half his annual salary, for the third year to support groups, organisations and individuals in the Bay.

Groups apply for the fund each year. Priority is given to applications from local groups, organisations and individuals which directly benefit the Torbay community.

Grants of up to £1,000 will be given in the next 12 months. Beneficiaries for next year are yet to be announced.

Catwalk show to aid hospice

THE Grand Hotel is to host a fashion show in aid of local hospice Rowcroft.

Miss England 2012 and finalist of Britain's Next Top Model, Charlotte Holmes, will take to the catwalk along with Miss Hertfordshire 2012 and footballers from Torquay United.

Torquay's designer boutique Maggie & Co will show their women's spring/summer 2013 collections, and Fabric, Torquay's menswear store, will be showing alongside Rossetti Brides.

Hair salon Andrew Hill International will dress the models' hair, Hoopers will provide eyewear with Lippy providing footwear.

The fashion show on Thursday, March 14, at 7.45pm will serve champagne and canapés provided by Grand Hotel executive chef Richard Hunt.

Tickets are on sale from The Grand Hotel and Maggie and Co.

Flower for mum

A MOTHER'S Day special is running at Babbacombe Cliff Railway in Torquay this Sunday.

The volunteer-run railway runs down to Oddicombe Beach from the Downs and there will be a free flower for every mum travelling on the railway.

Charity boost

STAFF and customers at Sainsbury's in Newton Abbot raised more than £1,400 for the Olivia Holmes Foundation.

The foundation funds children's oncology units and children with cancer.

Store manager Kevin Shaw said: "Our customers helped us to select Olivia Holmes Foundation.

"We knew this was a charity which would really capture the hearts and minds of our colleagues."

Prisoner inquest

AN inquest will be held into the death of a prisoner who was suffering from hepatitis C.

Philip Wilson, 50, was admitted to Torbay Hospital from HMP Channings Wood on February 14 suffering from a heart condition.

He died on February 19.

There are no suspicious circumstances. Reported by This is 20 hours ago.
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Pre Order Broadchurch on DVD Today at Acorn Media

March 7, 2013, 12:05 am
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Popular online DVD retailer, Acorn Media, offers pre-order of Broadchurch DVD, as the major new show finally airs.

United Kingdom (PRWEB UK) 7 March 2013

ITV’s major new crime drama Broadchurch hit television screens last night, and fans can already pre-order their copy of the Broadchurch DVD from the Acorn Media online store.

The Broadchurch DVD is released on 20 May 2013, but fans can order their copy today from Acorn Media for a reduced special offer price.

Starring erstwhile Dr Who David Tennant and Peep Show’s Olivia Colman, fresh from her award turn in Tyrannosaur, the all new ITV drama features the popular pair as police officers on the hunt for a missing school boy in the Dorset town of Broadchurch; on the eve of the summer tourist season.

The edgy new show is viewed as an antidote to the picture postcard atmosphere of hit British crime shows like the massively successful Midsomer Murders. Here, a grisly murder sets off a devastating chain of events through the local seaside community, and seeps into the cracks of local relationships.

With clear inspiration from extremely popular Scandinavian crime shows like The Killing, Broadchurch is more than just a murder mystery. It is the study of an ordinary community in the wake of a terrible tragedy.

Olivia Colman stars as Ellie Miller, a police officer forced to investigate the disappearance of her best friend’s 11 year old son, Danny. Having recently been passed over for a promotion, Miller must work with her new boss to solve the mystery of a grisly murder. Her boss DCI Alec Hardy, played by David Tennant, is an investigator formerly of the Met, who is haunted by the failure of a high profile case. Together, the pair must see past their differences and solve the murder of a young boy. Meanwhile, various conflicts erupt within the local community.

Fans of Great British crime drama will love this grisly new show, set on the nation’s evocative Jurassic coast. The Broadchurch DVD is expected to be a hit, and it makes a great deal of sense for customers to pre-order their copy from the Acorn Media online store as soon as possible; to take advantage of a special reduced price.

Visit the Acorn Media online store today for more information, and the chance to pre-order you copy of Broadchurch on DVD today. Reported by PRWeb 20 hours ago.
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Olivia Newton-john Learns About Late Dad On U.k. Tv Show

March 7, 2013, 12:34 am
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Olivia Newton-John was left stunned during a U.K. Tv interview on Wednesday (06Mar13) when she was surprised with a wartime recording of her late... Reported by ContactMusic 19 hours ago.
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Olivia Newton-John learns about late dad on TV show

March 7, 2013, 2:08 am
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Olivia Newton-John learns about late dad on TV show OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN was left stunned during a TV interview on Wednesday (06Mar13) when she was surprised with a wartime recording of her late father singing opera. Reported by OK! 18 hours ago.
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Prout Upsets Another Top Seed

March 7, 2013, 7:03 am
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Prout Upsets Another Top Seed Patch Narragansett - South Kingstown, RI --

PROVIDENCE – It was a brutal game to watch at times, but the No. 8 Prout Crusaders were the victors in a gritty 34-28 win Wednesday night against No. 4 Moses Brown in the Division II playoffs at Rhode Island College’s Murray Center.

Maddie Hagerty was the lone player on either team to score in double figures, finishing with 10 points. More importantly, the senior sank free throws down the stretch, hitting two free throws with 19.9 left in the game, giving Prout a 32-28 lead.

Prior to the free throws, Moses Brown took a timeout, which Hagerty said allowed her to regain her composure.

“I was actually really nervous, I was shaking on the sidelines,” she said. “I was definitely able to breathe and compose myself, and calm down.”

With little time left, the Quakers got the ball up the court quickly, and Isabelle Robinson tried to take a quick 3. However, Prout’s Olivia Hirst stuffed the shot.

Moses Brown’s Abby Schreiber got the ball and launched a 3, which overshot the rim. Hagerty came up with the board and was fouled with 1.9 left. She sank both free throws, and a heave from Schreiber at the buzzer didn’t hit.

Prout head coach Phil Quinn said that Hagerty’s versatility and consistency allowed the offense to open up just enough in the second half for the victory.

“In two years, she only had one game with less than double digit scoring or rebounding,” he said, adding that they switched some sets in the second half to open up the inside more.

“We put Maddie at the high post, where she’s one of the best players in the state.”

After just a single point in the first half, Hagerty responded with nine in the second, and got to the line for six attempts. Hirst finished with seven points, and five other Prout players had at least one bucket.

For Moses Brown, the Quakers dug themselves out of early 13-1 and 16-3 deficits, thanks to hot shooting from Robinson. She had a team-high eight points, but unfortunately for Moses Brown, all eight came in the first half.

The Quakers got solid defense inside from center Ogechi Ezemma, but outside of Robinson, they struggled to score. Ezemma and Samuelle Vernerey had six points each, but two other Moses Brown starters didn’t score at all.

Quinn said that the Quakers actually outplayed Prout for much of the game, but two shot clock violations forced by the Crusaders late in the game were the difference.

“They were very aggressive and we let them be aggressive,” Quinn said. “My biggest fear was how much energy we exerted emotionally [against Rogers].”

No. 2 Narragansett will play No. 8 Prout in the Division II final, which is set for 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Ryan Center on the University of Rhode Island’s Kingston campus.

Narragansett reached the title game with a commanding second half performance against No. 11 Coventry, winning 59-42. In contrast to Prout, the Mariners play with a bit more offensive flourish, thanks to the drives and outside shooting of Maggie Salomone, Abby McKanna and Chelsea Sahagian.

“They’re a tough matchup,” Narragansett head coach Kathryn Mahoney said of Prout. “They’re going to come out fired up. They’ve had two huge wins.”

Both teams have experience at the Ryan Center, with the Mariners winning the Division II title in 2012 and the Crusaders in 2011. Starters on both teams either started or played on both of those teams.

“This group has been together for a while now and they know how to win,” Quinn said of his team. “We have such a senior-laden team that’s been there at the Ryan Center before … Narragansett, our kids are friends, and it’s going to be interesting going to war with them.”

“It should be exciting, it’s an ideal matchup with cross-town rivals,” Mahoney said, adding that she was confident her team would perform well.

“I think we’re fortunate in the sense that once they’re on the floor and in that moment, everything else fades away,” she said. “They have one last game to leave it on the floor.”

For a photo gallery of Wednesday’s game from The Providence Journal, click here.

We’ll be publishing a full preview of the game later this week, and also offering another chat for the game the day-of. Want to be e-mailed when we have those articles, or other articles about local teams in the playoffs? Click the “keep me posted!” button below.

*PROUT* *2s* *3s* *FTM* *FTA* *FT %* *PTS* *HOMETOWN*
Ashley DiClemente 1 0.0% 3 Narragansett
Tori Jedson 1 3 0.0% 3 Wakefield
Brittany Donovan 1 1 0.0% 5 Middletown
Maddie Hagerty 2 6 8 75.0% 10 Wakefield
Jackie Tousignant 1 2 4 50.0% 4 North Kingstown
Olivia Hirst 2 1 0.0% 7 Coventry
Kate McCormack 0.0% North Kingstown
Riley Martin 1 0.0% 2 Cranston
*TOTAL* *7* *4* *8* *15* *53.3%* *34*


*MOSES BROWN* *2s* *3s* *FTM* *FTA* *FT %* *PTS*
Abby Schreiber 1 1 0.0% 5
Aissatou Sow 0.0%
Claudia Marzec 1 1 2 50.0% 3
Isabelle Robinson 1 2 0.0% 8
Madeleine Gilson 0.0%
Isabella Channell 0.0%
Ogechi Ezemma 1 4 6 66.7% 6
Samuelle Vernerey 3 0.0% 6
*TOTAL* *7* *3* *5* *8* *62.5%* *28* Reported by Patch 13 hours ago.
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Olivia Chow 'considering' running for Toronto mayor

March 7, 2013, 5:31 am
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Olivia Chow 'considering' running for Toronto mayor Olivia Chow creeped closer to saying she'll run for mayor of Toronto in 2014. Reported by canoe.ca 14 hours ago.
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Olivia Palermo: I’m edgy chic

March 7, 2013, 6:46 am
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Olivia Palermo has summarised her image as "classic with a bit of an edge to it". Reported by Belfast Telegraph 13 hours ago.
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Olivia Chow mulling Toronto mayoral run

March 7, 2013, 6:32 am
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Trinity-Spadina MP Olivia Chow tells CBC that she's mulling a run at the Toronto mayor's chair. Reported by CBC.ca 13 hours ago.
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Olivia Chow ‘considering’ running for mayor of Toronto

March 7, 2013, 7:22 am
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NDP MP Olivia Chow says she is 'considering' running for mayor of Toronto in 2014, her strongest indication yet that she wants to take Rob Ford's job. Reported by National Post 13 hours ago.
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Glenview Park District Honors Two Talented Swimmers

March 7, 2013, 6:11 pm
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Glenview Park District Honors Two Talented Swimmers Patch Glenview, IL --

 

Glenview Park District honored Olivia Smoliga, senior at Glenbrook High School, and Steve Iida, her coach at the Glenview Aquatic Titan Club, during the Feb. 28 board meeting, Glenview Announcements reported. 

Smoliga was given a plaque for winning the 100-meter backstroke at the World Short Course Championships in Istanbul on Dec. 15, 2012, while her coach was also recognized by the Illinois Association of Park Districts and Illinois Park and Recreation Association with a Community Service award, Glenview Announcement reported. 

In 2012, Smoliga broke national records for 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard backstroke. 

*Related Coverage** *

· Smoliga Wins World Swim Title
· Olivia Smoliga Sets National Records During State Meet
· Smoliga Aims at State Swim Title, U. of Georgia, Before 2016 Olympic Bid
· Smoliga Wins Backstroke Event at Hawaii Tourney Reported by Patch 2 hours ago.
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PHOTO: Olivia Wilde's Engagement Ring Is Gorgeous

March 7, 2013, 4:16 pm
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We know Tom Hanks was stunned by Olivia Wilde's engagement ring, but we hadn't had a chance to see it ourselves -- until now.

Wilde, who confirmed her engagement to fellow actor Jason Sudeikis in January, was spotted at an event this week for women's rights organization Half the Sky sporting this stunner:


Photo by Getty

The ring features a beautiful halo of emeralds. We love it! Click here to see even more photos.

Wilde and Sudeikis have not yet started planning their wedding, though Wilde has said she'd like to marry in New York City.

Click through the slideshow below to see more engaged celebrities.

Keep in touch! Check out HuffPost Weddings on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Reported by Huffington Post 4 hours ago.
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SXSW 2013: Olivia Wilde as a Brewer, Adam Brody Takes on Neil LaBute & 11 Films You Need to See

March 7, 2013, 7:20 pm
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South by Southwest begins Friday, and while the interactive festival might spur all of the trending topics on Twitter, the film festival boasts more than 100 films from the likes of Nelson George, Joss Whedon and Neil LaBute.

The breadth of films at all major festivals can overwhelm, so TheWrap has picked a few for your viewing pleasure.

Related Articles: 
SXSW Film Festival Lineup: Richard Linklater, Joss Whedon and Dozens of Unknowns
SXSW Film Festival: More Commercial, More Comedy, (A Little) Less Music

read more Reported by The Wrap 35 minutes ago.
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Karin Landgren: A Promise Is a Promise: Time for Action to End Violence Against Women

March 7, 2013, 6:53 pm
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Liberia is lauded as the first African country to elect a female president. The country can also be proud of having not one but two female Nobel peace prize winners. Despite these commendable achievements, many Liberian women and girls live with a high risk of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).

Before I was appointed to Liberia in July 2011, I read President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's autobiography, which includes a chilling account of the time she was threatened with rape while imprisoned. The UN estimates that a staggering 40,000 women or more were raped in Liberia during its civil conflict from 1989-2003.

Ten years later, the country's women and girls are still being sexually violated. According to government statistics, over two hundred cases of sexual violence are reported every month, and many more go unreported. Four out of ten reported victims are under the age of twelve.

As the world marks International Women's Day with pledges to end violence against women and girls, I reflect on the life of 13 year-old Olivia, who was repeatedly raped by an uncle when she was just seven years old. By the time officials were alerted to Olivia's case, she was already suffering from severe fistula. Olivia underwent three surgeries, and was left with a colostomy bag that would cause repeated complications. Only a child, Olivia's injuries never deterred her from wanting the life of a normal girl. Even as infections recurred, she continued to attend school whenever she could. Olivia was buried in Monrovia on 18 December of last year. No girl or woman should ever have to suffer like Olivia did.


Liberian women are courageous and vocal. Shortly after I arrived in Liberia last year, I attended a public meeting to discuss the challenges women face in accessing justice. A woman took off her shirt to show me - and to show the entire gathering of women, lawmakers and visitors from all walks of life- the angry red scars on her back, where her husband had thrown acid on her. Bearing witness to her story only strengthened my own resolve to help Liberia promote and protect the rights of women and girls.

Liberia's justice system works too slowly, and many young victims' families tend to "settle" rape cases, often with cash payments from the perpetrator. Few rapists are held accountable in a court of law and a sense of impunity for such crimes prevails. The United Nations, working with the Government of Liberia, has invested in helping to empower vulnerable women and girls, helping to prevent them from becoming victims, increasing access to justice for survivors of sexual violence and supporting stronger laws.

With support from the UN and others, Liberia has established a specialized prosecution unit and court to focus on gender-based crimes, and strengthen its capacity to handle these crimes more effectively. The government has also produced specialized training and guidance to strengthen access to justice for sexual and gender-based crimes. Last December, the Independent National Commission on Human Rights began a year-long campaign to end child sexual abuse, and enhance justice for victims.

Last month, President Johnson Sirleaf became the 19th Head of State to join the UN Secretary-General's "UNITE" global campaign by pledging to end violence against women. The President committed Liberia to adopting tough new domestic violence legislation; allocating funding for a national action plan on sexual and gender-based violence; and scaling up efforts for better justice for survivors of sexual violence.

I welcome the signing of this pledge by the Liberian Government, confirming their steadfast intention to see an end to violence against women and girls.


Now, more needs to be done, and quickly.

The United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), which I head, consists of over 10,000 military, police and civilian personnel who have helped Liberia keep the peace and emerge from its wartime destruction. Since 2003, UNMIL has helped recruit and train some 800 female police officers for the Liberia National Police, bringing the proportion of women in the ranks to over 17%, as compared to an average of 10% in police forces worldwide. The UN has helped the police create a dedicated section for the protection of women and children, represented in all 15 of Liberia's counties. These are staffed by both male and female officers, especially trained to handle SGBV investigations and to support women and girls who fear or encounter violence. Last month, Liberia opened the first in a planned network of justice and security "hubs," giving Liberians outside the capital, Monrovia, better access to justice services.

Over the next few years, UNMIL will progressively be handing over security responsibilities to the Liberian authorities. A country that is safe and secure is one in which women and girls are protected, and can live without fear of rape or other forms of violence.

Today, on International Women's Day, let all Liberia's partners honor Olivia, and all Liberian women, by keeping the pledge to end violence against women and girls.

Karin Landgren is the special representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Coordinator of United Nations Operations in Liberia.

Find out more at www.unmil.unmissions.org/ and www.un.org/peacekeeping Reported by Huffington Post 1 hour ago.
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Olivia Palermo wants evening wear collection

March 7, 2013, 10:05 pm
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South Windsor High Girls Basketball Team Falls to Glastonbury in Class LL Quarterfinals

March 8, 2013, 3:49 am
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South Windsor High Girls Basketball Team Falls to Glastonbury in Class LL Quarterfinals Patch Glastonbury, CT --

The third time was not the charm for the South Windsor High girls basketball team.

Indeed, the Bobcats season came to an end Thursday with a 60-42 loss to Glastonbury in the state Class LL quarterfinals.

It was the third time this year that South Windsor, the tournament’s No. 5 seed, lost to fourth-seeded Glastonbury.

"Everybody has been saying all week, 'It's tough to beat a team three times,'" Glastonbury head coach Brian Fleming said. "I just told the kids, 'We're not trying to beat a team three times, we're just trying to beat a team on Thursday.'”

Unlike the previous two games, which Glastonbury won by a combined 12 points, the Tomahawks on Thursday had control for virtually the entire game, courtesy of a 14-2 run to end the first quarter.

From that point on, South Windsor (20-4), trailing 18-6, fought to regain its footing and never got closer than 10 points the rest of the way. Glastonbury led 28-15 at the half and 47-30 after three quarters.

“I knew if we grabbed the lead … we’d be in pretty good shape,” Fleming said. “I’m just so proud of how the kids came out.”

Courtney Latham led Glastonbury (24-2) with a game-high 20 points. Ashley Mulryan had 13, Olivia Still scored 7, Gabriella Dombeck  and Kerstan Mahland each had 6 and Maria Manfredi and Katherine Nuzzolo had 4 for the Tomahawks.

Christina Rozie led South Windsor with 10, while Kaitlyn LaBonte had 9, Amy McConnell had 8, Olivia Bolden scored 7, and Kristina Russo, and Lauren Biancardi and Jacqueline Kenefick each had two.

“Unfortunately, tonight we faced a team that was focused and running on full cylinders,” South Windsor head coach Don Leclerc said. “Tonight we came in a little bit off.”

Leclerc attributed an earlier start time - the game was moved from 7 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. due to impending inclement weather - as a reason why the Bobcats struggled to knock down shots, particularly in the early going.

“It definitely didn’t help matters,” Leclerc said of the time change. “Everything got pulled together at the last minute. [They’re] kind of creatures of habit where you want to do things at a certain time … but you can’t let that be the determining factor.”

The earlier start time was also a concern for Glastonbury, as South Windsor had a huge turnout from its student body, while Glastonbury student fans trickled in.

“It was a little unsettling to see all the South Windsor people coming in and out stands hadn’t quite filled up yet,” Fleming said.

Cold shooting, particularly from close range, plagued the Bobcats all game.

“When you are shooting 18, 20 percent from 15 feet in, it’s very difficult to beat a team like Glastonbury,” Leclerc said.

Still, Leclerc said that the Bobcats had a successful season, going 20-4 on the year.

“It’s one of the best records in school history,” Leclerc said. “Only three other teams have had a better record than that in the history of the program and it’s something they should be proud of.”

Glastonbury, for its part, advances to the semifinals, where it will face the winner of the No. 1 Mercy/No. 9 E.O. Smith quarterfinal game that is scheduled to be played tonight at 5 p.m.

The semifinal game is scheduled to be played on March 11. Reported by Patch 1 day ago.
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Clive's coaching makes a difference from the first session

March 8, 2013, 2:33 am
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Clive's coaching makes a difference from the first session This is Devon --

A good mix of disabled riders from Devon and Cornwall turned out for the first para dressage coaching clinic with RDA Fellow Clive Milkins at Lakefield Equestrian Centre near Camelford, Cornwall.

Nine riders took part using mainly livery owner's horses based at the centre. They were Olivia Humpfries (North Cornwall RDA Group), Anthony Loughran (Erme Valley RDA Group), Claire Sexton, Alice Guerney (North Cornwall RDA Group), Chloe Palmer (North Cornwall RDA Group), Sarah Cooper, Alice Wheeler, Matthew Sims (South West Cornwall RDA Group) and Natasha Howlett (Chiverton RDA Group).

"Without owners that are prepared to allow others to ride their horses this clinic would not have been able to help as many people aspire to further themselves," said the centre's Mark Cunliffe BHSII.

"There was a calm, approachable and supportive manner to Clive's coaching from his very first session right through to the end of the day," commented Mark.

"Clive's philosophy is that anybody can achieve a goal and improve themselves."

Olivia Humpfries was the first to receive guidance from Clive. "He helped me improve my feel for more accurate movements and gave me more confidence to create a good and correct amount of energy to keep the horse working within a better rhythm – this will all help my performance at RDA dressage competitions," said Olivia who has been to the RDA national championships three times.

"Clive was great to understand and I'm hoping to go to another of his clinics."

Clive also coached a couple of Grade 1b riders Chloe Palmer and Sarah Cooper.

Chloe rides and trains with Mark Cunliffe at Lakefield Equestrian Centre on a weekly basis and is aiming to qualify for the RDA national championships this year with a long term goal to compete at BD para dressage and ultimately Rio 2016.

"I'm feeling so much more confident about where I want to go in the future. Clive gave me some great tips on getting my horse on the bit. My short term goal is to show Clive how much I have improved when he returns in April."

Sarah Cooper, who is studying at Duchy college, hopes to go down the RDA and PARA competition route.

"I will take with me and put into practice the use of some of the exercises which involved the scales of training, which I think will definitely make a difference to the way I approach riding any horse."

The clinic also provided a chance for coaches around the region to meet-up and discuss ideas.

"Knowing that Clive Milkins coached a Paralympic Gold Medal winner I was worried we were going to be out of our depth but we had a fantastic time. It was a great experience to watch a wide variety of riders and horses being quietly transformed into partnerships throughout the day," enthused South West RDA coach, Amy Griffiths.

Equally delighted was Peggy Douglas of the Erme Valley RDA.

"Our three coaches enjoyed new ideas and also the variety of riders made it more valuable from a coaches point of view."

The day was helped made possible by the support from both the Para Dressage Training Trust and the RDA south West Regional Committee for financially supporting the riders to make each session affordable. Both these organisations are charities and actively fund raise to be able to support riders.

Another clinic is to be held with Clive Milkins on Tuesday April 2 at Lakefield Equestrian Centre. Reported by This is 1 day ago.
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Grady Student: “I feel safe/unsafe at Grady because ____”

March 8, 2013, 5:07 am
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Grady Student: “I feel safe/unsafe at Grady because ____” Patch Midtown, GA --

*By Olivia Veira*

APS has a million dollar question in its lap that it can’t afford to answer: how do you make schools more secure?

Just a few days before a Grady High School student shot herself in the leg, Grady began one of the most intensive security protocols that I have seen in my four years at Grady. We had to take our bags off, shed our electronics and walk through metal detectors while teachers half-heartedly patted our bags.

But, no system is perfect. And this one certainly had its loopholes. For example, I, and every student with classes in the gym or the trailers, could walk straight to my gym class, unchecked.

In fact, I had gym with Morgan Tukes on Feb. 27.

Grady’s security is, just as it was, a farce.

Superintendent Errol B. Davis blamed Morgan’s ability to get a gun on campus on her lateness, and said two students let her into gym class. While this may be true, his statement makes it seem like she would have been caught otherwise. Late or not, anyone could bring a gun to school if they wanted and still can.

Except now, students that have classes anywhere else must wait outside for anywhere from 5-20 minutes every morning to have teachers check bags more meticulously. Sometimes, on days when I don’t have class in the gym, I don’t get to class until 8:30.

How would you feel if every time you went to the grocery store, you had to wait in a 15-minute line to have your bags checked?

“I feel safe/unsafe at Grady because ____.”

During homeroom on March 1, my homeroom teacher asked us to complete the sentence. I know that someone could get a gun into the school if they wanted to. I also know some students don’t feel safe without a weapon; wherever I go, a stranger could have a concealed weapon.

Violence is a problem whose reach extends far past the walls of Grady. If the district had tons of money to spend, we could formulate a TSA-like security protocol that would catch all of the weapons brought to school.

But, even the TSA doesn’t catch all of the guns, and we don’t have the money to create such a system. I’m not saying our security isn’t worth the price— it is. But, if I were a school board member having to choose between spending more on educational program, or spending hundreds of thousands on x-ray machines, I would choose education.

Already, funding has been cut left and right. Teachers are underpaid, we never have enough books in classes and supplies are scant. Instead of focusing on stopping people from being able to bring a gun to school, we need to stop them from wanting to bring a gun from school. So many studies have shown that education deters crime. Outside of education in core subjects, students must learn that violence is not the answer to their problems and students should have someone to reach out to about problems.

Grady is an open campus in more ways than one. We are nestled amid very diverse neighborhoods and we have no way of knowing what every student is dealing with outside of school. When the school doors open for students at 8:00, they bring in all of their baggage and problems at home that can’t be seen in a metal detector.

 

Olivia Veira is a senior at Grady High School and serves as a news editor for the school's newspaper, the Southerner.

*See Also:*

· *Grady HS Shooting: Many Questions Remain Unanswered*

· *Student Involved in Grady High Shooting Now Charged in a Hit and Run*

· *Student Accidentally Shoots Herself at Grady High*

· *Police Say Gun Used in Grady High Shooting was Stolen* Reported by Patch 1 day ago.
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Cranston's Culpo, MIss Universe, Visits High School via Skype

March 8, 2013, 5:53 am
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Cranston's Culpo, MIss Universe, Visits High School via Skype Patch Cranston, RI --

Yesterday, Bay View Academy students in Pre-K through grade twelve gathered in the auditorium for what they thought was to be a Skype conversation with reigning Miss Universe and Bay View Academy alumna, Olivia Culpo. The event was scheduled to take place in observance of International Women’s Day and as such, a group of twelve students of all ages was dressed in the costume of their native countries, including India, China, Russia and Nigeria. 

Lower and Middle School Principal, Cynthia Lorincz (Attleboro, MA) opened the festivities with a brief history about International Women’s Day, which takes place on March 8th; has been celebrated since 1909 and is now an official holiday in 28 countries worldwide. She said that throughout the month of March, “We gather to celebrate our oneness, our uniqueness and our achievements as women.” 

Upper School Principal, Colleen Gribbin (Cumberland, RI) then took the podium to welcome Olivia, who appeared on a large projector screen that was set up on stage for the Skype conversation. Without warning, the connection with Olivia was suddenly cut and she disappeared from view. Ms. Gribbin assured the disappointed crowd that despite the technical difficulties, they would have the connection back up quickly with Olivia. To pass the time, Bay View music teacher, Diane Gualtieri (Warwick, RI), struck up a familiar tune on the piano and all spontaneously sang along.

Suddenly Miss Universe, Olivia Culpo, walked out on stage waving and saying “Surprise!”  The students, faculty and staff jumped to their feet and cheered an enthusiastic welcome as shouts and gasps of astonishment filled the audience. Olivia thanked her younger sister, Sophie, who is a sophomore at Bay View, for keeping the secret and not telling anyone that she would be there in person.

Ms. Gribbin welcomed back another Bay View alumna, Joan Moran-Izzo, independent Public Relations and Communications Professional as well as former Channel 12 Fox News Reporter, to serve as a moderator for a question and answer session between Olivia and the Bay View students. Joan opened with an introduction of the girls in international dress, explained their outfits, and gave them each the opportunity to greet Olivia in their native language. She then opened the floor to questions, starting with one of her own: How did Bay View prepare Olivia for her present role as Miss Universe? Olivia answered, “Bay View taught me the importance of giving and taking from my environment.” She went on to explain that at all levels of the pageant, every contestant was there to do their absolute best, but instead of being intimidated by it, she embraced it. She explained that she knew from her Bay View experience that she could draw and learn from all of the women and use it “as an opportunity to become better.”

Elizabeth Lynch-Gadaleta, a seventh grader from North Providence, stood up to ask Olivia how she defines beauty. Olivia stressed that “beauty is absolutely within,” and that it “is about who you are inside and your ability to express that to others.”

Senior Hannah Lee from North Scituate, asked Olivia, “Now that you have been able to begin travelling around the world as Miss Universe, what is one thing that you see as the biggest challenge to women around the world?” Olivia responded that it’s the “lack of equal opportunity in education” that she has seen in various places. She stressed to the students how lucky they are to be at Bay View and that they should take full advantage of the opportunities that they have daily at the Academy, absorbing and appreciating all that they are taught.

 

“What is your motto?” was the question to Olivia from Sarah Curran, a sixth grader from East Providence. Olivia laughed and said “I have many mottos! It depends on the day!” She went on to say that one of her favorites it to “always stay true to yourself and lead by your own example.”

Olivia entertained the crowd with her talk about travelling and the different cultures, cuisines and customs she has experienced.  In response to a question about food from Courtney Ponte, a senior from Coventry, Olivia said one of the oddest things she was served (but wouldn't try) was a whole goat’s mouth, complete with teeth, tongue and gums.

Colleen Gribbin wrapped up the question and answer session by asking Olivia what Bay View means to her. Olivia responded, “Bay View means so much to me!” and continued to say that she “ couldn't have become Miss Universe if not for this school.” In closing she reminded the students to lead by their own example and “don’t forget where you come from.”

The students who were dressed in the traditional styles of their countries of origin were:

Hannah Parisella (China) Hope, RI, Grade 2

Lily Gucfa (China) Rehoboth, MA, Grade 6

Sruthelaya Mohan (India) East Providence, RI, Grade 3

Teddy Martin (Korea) Providence, RI, Grade 4

Grace Martin (Korea) Providence, RI, Grade 5

Seraphina Negash (Eritrea) Providence, RI, Grade 8

Stephanie Labib (Egypt) Swansea, MA, Grade 11

Natalie Fernandes (Cape Verde) Seekonk, MA, Grade 12

Marina Pin (Cambodia) Fall River, MA, Grade 10

Chanda Pen (Cambodia) Fall River, MA, Grade 12

Anwuli Onyejose (Nigeria) East Greenwich, RI, Grade 12

Daria Smuk, (Russia), Smithfield, RI, Grade 3

 

The students who were able to ask Olivia Questions:

Hannah Lee (North Scituate), Grade 12

Bianca McAfee (Greenville), Grade 10

Hope Briden (East Providence), Grade 7

Alexa Scala (East Providence), Grade 11

Emily Petrie (Seekonk, MA), Grade 12

Sarah Curran (East Providence), Grade 6

Oyeyemi Kolawole (Providence), Grade 10

Elizabeth Lynch-Gadaleta (North Providence), Grade 7

Courtney Ponte (Coventry), Grade 12 Reported by Patch 23 hours ago.
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Reese Witherspoon, Olivia Munn, Usher and More Spotted Out and About—Week of March 8

March 8, 2013, 4:41 am
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Reese Witherspoon, Olivia Munn, Usher and More Spotted Out and About—Week of March 8· *Claudia Jordan*, *Lisa Rinna*, *Lil Jon* and *Omarosa Manigault* from All-Star Celebrity Apprentice celebrated the premiere with a dinner at Andrea’s followed by a bash at Surrender Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas.
· *Katrina Bowden* sporting Reebok's new DMX Sky running shoes while going for a jog on the brisk streets of lower Manhattan earlier this week.
· *Drew Barrymore*, *Cameron Diaz* and *Reese Witherspoon* spotted having dinner together at Posada Margherita in Tulum.
· *S**elena Gomez* spotted wearing the McFadin fringe bag while out and about in Los Angeles this week.
· *Elizabeth Olsen* was spotted breaking a sweat Saturday morning at the Full Body class at Barry's Bootcamp in Chelsea. 
· *Orlando Bloom* spotted enjoying breakfast at Beano’s Cabin at Beaver Creek.
· *Denise Richards* enjoying a Dole Fruit Smoothie Shakers after hitting the gym in L.A.
· *Gavin Degraw* spotted enjoying OneRepublic’s private performance at the W Hotel New York for the Launch of Crossover Rewards.
· *Olivia Munn* spotted having an Evolve protein shake at Target in West Hollywood.
· *Usher *spotted enjoying the Pretzel Crabcake at David Burke Kitchen at The James New York.
· Actress and singer *Victoria Justice* celebrated her 20th birthday at the Andaz Hotel West Hollywood with friends including *Miley Cyrus* and *Chord Overstreet*.  Upon arrival, the birthday girl hit the dance floor wearing a TWISTER Rave light-up ring and stopped to sip a vitaminwater after dancing up a storm with family and friends. 
· *Jonah Hill* and friends having dinner at the Mondrian in Soho.

Photo credit: 
David Becker/WireImage Reported by OK! Magazine 1 day ago.
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