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FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center Vol. 52, No. 21

By Stan Ciurczak

Published by the NAFEC Association & R.H.H. Publishing LLC

Jim Connett Steers Classic Cars, Center Operations

By now pretty much everyone at the Tech Center, including tenants, knows that Jim Connett is the new Division Manager for Center Operations where, supported by a diverse professional workforce, he oversees the management of all facilities within the Tech Center campus. Jim brought extensive experience as a senior facilities management official at the FAA Aeronautical Center and then at the US Merchant Marine Academy when he arrived at the Tech Center about six months ago. He also served our country for four years in the US Marine Corps.

Jim’s hobby is classic cars, a hobby that helps him and others stay connected with family and friends. If you ever saw the movie Need for Speed, or played the video game by the same name, you will recall that vintage car tuner Tobey Marshall, and his fellow wrench spinners in Mt. Kisco, NY, worked their magic to resurrect hot rods from a time when engines were measured in cubic inches and had four-barrel carburetors. It was a time when drive-in movie theaters showed hot rod classics and clandestine street races showed which cars and drivers had what it takes to win.

Jim Connett’s interest in classic cars spans all that and more.

It includes everything from traveling with a brother or buddy to check out opportunities for buying special cars, to fixing them up to showing them and racing them. He has found his hobby to be family-centric because auto shows are great ways to get kids on the road to do something fun with their parents. Classic cars also get teens to hang out with their dad and learn how to repair and

restore older vehicles in the family garage.

LEARNING TO STEER WITH A MINI BIKE When Jim Connett was eight years old his father, Cliff, bought two mini-bikes. The mini bikes were made in the USA by the Carl Heald Company, which sold yard trikes and minibikes from the late ‘60s until the early ‘80s. The minibikes were sold as a kit.

When Jim’s kit arrived, he and his dad had a great time assembling his 2-wheel bike.

Jim enjoyed riding it and tinkering with it as time went by.

Then, about seven years later, it came in real handy. Jim’s interests had shifted toward classic cars in his early teen years; and he and his older brother, Ron, made a road trip together. They found a 1972 Grand Torino Sport for sale in upstate New York. The owner was selling it after it was damaged in an auto accident. At this point in time Jim was fifteen years old and this car, which he really liked, was six or seven years old. Seeing how much he wanted it, Ron bought the car for Jim, allowing him to trade his beloved minibike for it. (Nice big brother.)

The Grand Torino needed work. Jim got it home to Connecticut with his brother’s help; and with his dad’s help and tools, he proceeded to get it into good working order. He dropped in a 429 Cobra Jet engine, and he took out all the dents using a product called Bondo, which is still marketed today as a product for ‘filling in life’s dings and dents,’ even though Jim says he now knows better ways of knocking out dents.

Jim earned a driver’s license by age 15-1/2, and really enjoyed

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FIRST PLACE: Jim Connett has been a classic car enthusiast for the past 35 years. Here he is proudly shown at the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Spring Nationals (Springfield, Missouri) where he showed his 1969 Camaro Z/28 and won 1st Place. The NHRA is the largest motorsports sanctioning body in the world.

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driving cars and trucks during his high school years at Emmitt O’Brien Technical High School in Ansonia, CT. The yearbook staff voted his ’72 Grand Torino Sport the school’s “Favorite Car” when he graduated high school.

A couple of years later, around 1978-1979, a Marine Corps recruiter came to Jim’s high school. The recruiter owned a Porsche 914 that no longer met the needs of his young family, so he traded his Porsche for Jim’s Grand Torino Sport. This was Jim’s first and last Porsche.

car that still says ‘get out of my way’ more than a half-century later.

Jim drove his dad’s ‘72 Dodge pickup truck to high school one day, his sophomore year, and made a few memorably good twists and turns in the school parking lot. His driving really caught the attention of his fellow students and teachers, and Jim’s reputation at school really grew that day.

Jim eventually learned how to race his dad’s pickup truck, and other people’s cars as well. He then joined the Marine Corps, where he would drag race in the Camp Lejeune (Jacksonville, North Carolina) area in a ’67 Corvette, a ’76 Corvette and a ’74 Hurst/Olds.

He continued to race for years afterward, especially between the years 2005-2012. Jim has a bunch of trophies for showing his cars and a number of trophies for winning races, but he no longer races cars. His most active race car was his ’05 Corvette, which he raced at Thunder Valley Raceway Park in Noble, Oklahoma. He raced at Hallett Motor Speedway in Jennings (near Tulsa), Oklahoma, where he and 15-20 other guys would rent a track and enjoy an afternoon on racing. He also has fond memories of racing at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas.

CARS, BOATS, BIKES AND MINI BIKES Jim has owned roughly 155 vehicles including several boats, a bunch of cars and a mini bike. He once owned a 36-foot Offshore CAT, a nice racing boat. There have been too many autos to list them all, but Corvettes are numbered among his favorites. He really liked a ’66 Corvette he once owned, and currently has a ’65 Corvette. He also had a ’67 Corvette Roadster, which is a convertible. Other favorites include a ’69 Camaro and a ’74 Hurst/ Olds.

There were 1800 Hurst/Olds produced in 1974, and only 380 of them were the W-30 version with a 455 cubic-inch Rocket V8 and 230 net horsepower. (The other 1,420 were the 350 cubic-inch Rocket V8 with 180 horsepower). Jim had the Rocket V8.

Jim also loves motorcycles and has owned one for most of the past 35 years. In fact his CLASSIC CARS ARE REALLY ABOUT FAMILY newest acquisition, from a gentleman in Pennsylvania, is a 2011 Harley Davidson Street Jim has not lived in Oklahoma since 2013, but to this day he and one Glider, Screaming Eagle version. He and his wife, JaNice, are looking forward to riding it of his classic car buddies from the Sooner State stay in touch. When the on the nice smooth roads of the NJ Pinelands this summer. opportunity presents they travel to check out cars, and when he finds the right car he buys it, fixes it up and shows it. His ’65 Corvette is nearly LEARNING TO RACE finished; his ’69 Camaro should be finished this summer; and he enjoys Jim’s brother, Ron, probably turned him on to speed when they were living in working on an ’80 Camaro with his son, Josh.

Connecticut. His brother had a ‘68 Olds Toronado and a ‘’69 Ford Galaxy. One day he took After 35 years of pursuing his favorite hobby, Jim says his favorite Jim to Massachusetts where Jim got to a see a ’63 Corvette Stingray with a split window, a vehicle was his very first one, his mini bike. In fact, eventually Jim got his mini bike back; and he and his son, Josh, took it apart and rebuilt it. Jim still has it; and he looks forward to the day when he and his grandson can take it apart and rebuild it, together.

TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY: This photo shows Jim Connett and his 2005 Corvette stock car at The Texas Motor Speedway. His racing days are now behind him, but Jim continues to enjoy all other aspects of owning classic cars including finding, fixing, showing and driving them. He also really enjoys sharing time with family members when they work together on cars or go to auto shows together.

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2 expert tips for selecting the best garage door design for your home (BPT) - Today’s garage doors come in so many different and attractive designs that the biggest challenge for homeowners is to find the right door that looks best with their home’s unique features. While it’s great to have options, sometimes too many options can be overwhelming. And a garage door purchase is an important one.

In fact, an upscale garage door

replacement ranked first out of 11 popular upscale projects in delivering the best value for the buck, according to the new 2016 Cost vs. Value Report.

One reason for a garage door’s top value is its curb appeal. Since most garage doors face the front of the home, they have enormous impact on the home’s exterior appeal and its perceived value.

This greatly increases the importance of choosing the right garage door design for your home.

Here are a few tips from Kelly Roberson, a writer and project manager who has written about home design for a variety of publications including Better Homes and Gardens, Before & After, Kitchen Makeovers and many more.

“The key to finding the right door design is found on the façade of your home,” she says. “Pick up on your home’s design elements and use them in your garage doors to create a really impactful sense of design cohesiveness.”

Color matching Roberson recommends paying attention to two key design elements in your home’s exterior: colors and shapes.

Start with the colors of your home.

Since garage doors are now available in hundreds of colors, you are likely to find a great door color that matches your home.

“Color can feel overwhelming, particularly when you think about making a good curb appeal impression,” says Roberson. “An easy trick is to turn to the accent colors already on your home’s façade. Pick one and use it in your garage doors for overall balance and beauty.”

Your home’s accent colors are often found on your shutters, your front door, or the trim on your home or window.

If your home includes a multi-colored brick, look for a dominant or attractive

color inside the brick.

The color of the roof can also be a strong design element for the front view of the home. It’s often a neutral color that presents a good choice for classic garage door colors.

Note that you might be searching for two colors, not just one. Many new carriage house garage doors come in two tones that provide additional color-matching opportunities.

“Most homes use three colors - a dominant color and two sub-colors that are used to a lesser degree,” says Roberson.

“For your garage doors, try flopping that color scheme so that one of the sub-colors becomes the door’s dominant hue.”

Shape matching After considering the right color, look at the shapes on your home, particularly those of your windows and the smaller windowpanes inside the windows.

Garage doors typically contain two dominant shapes: one on the panels themselves and one in the windows. The challenge is to match the shapes on the home with the shapes on the door.

“In the same way that accent colors provide color guidance, accent shapes - small windows, peaks on roofs - can give you inspiration for shapes to repeat in your garage door,” says Roberson.

Consider any arch shapes on your home, such as arched windows or arched entryways. Several garage door window designs include arched options that can closely match the arch shapes on your home.

Some home exteriors contain dominant angles such as 45-degree angles from dormers or rakes. Since many garage door designs now include crossbucks, you might find success with a garage door that features crossbucks at the same angle.

When browsing for door designs, try www.garagewownow.com. It’s a noncommercial site that contains photos of dozens of garage door designs from many manufacturers, along with a Dealer Locator to help you find a professional door dealer near you.

“The key to choosing beautiful garage doors is to let your home be your guide.

Build on the features you love the best, and choose a new garage door that integrates seamlessly,” says Roberson.

“When you find the right match, you’ll smile with satisfaction every time you come home.”

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5 Ways to Add Luxury to Your Laundry Room (Family Features) Updating your laundry room with a distinctive design and increased functionality can be one of the most exciting ways to refresh your home.

Chic decor and elements of personal style can transform a dull, tired space into a luxurious retreat you may find yourself sneaking off to.

Use these five tips to breathe new life into a room that is often forgotten.

Set the tone with color and texture.

Start with sleek quartz or concrete countertops and add a trendy, colorful backsplash to break the mold of monotonous counter spaces and blank white walls. Tile backsplashes are always a safe bet, however, consider venturing outside your comfort zone with reflective surfaces or sleek stone materials. Continue the look with elegant slip-resistant stone or tile flooring and a plush area rug for added comfort and depth.

Let there be light. Since laundry rooms of the past often occupied dark, windowless spaces, adding glamorous ceiling lighting is a must. Add a chandelier as the centerpiece and flank it with recessed lighting to brighten the room.

Focus on fabric care. Center your design around appliances that not only deliver on style and technology, but deeply clean and care for your clothes like the Electrolux Washer with SmartBoost and Dryer with Instant Refresh. To ensure your favorite pieces look impeccable wash after wash, SmartBoost technology premixes water and detergent before it even hits

5 ways to improve the air quality in your home (BPT) - Before you take that next breath, do you know what’s in the air in your home? Sure there’s oxygen and carbon dioxide - that much you know but it’s the things you don’t know about that should concern you.

A quick test of your indoor air quality can unearth the presence of several, unwanted contaminants in your air, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like formaldehyde, allergens like dust mites, as well as

uses an innovative patent pending technology to actively clean your home’s air. This advanced drywall captures and transforms formaldehyde into inert compounds, and never reemits them into the air, preserving your air quality. “Not only is it moldresistant, it actually absorbs volatile organic compounds for up to 75 years,” said contractor and home improvement expert Mike Holmes. “This isn’t just about doing the basement; this should

mold and other particulates. This is the material you’re unknowingly breathing in every day, and continued exposure to it can lead to future health concerns.

So what can you do about the quality of your air? Do you have to just breathe it in and deal with it? Hardly. You can dramatically improve the air quality in your home, and doing so is easier than you thought. Start by implementing these five tips. * Keep the floors clean. Many of the particulates and allergens found in your home’s air are kicked up from the floor as people or pets move about.

Diligently cleaning the floors is a good way to minimize this concern.

So whether your tool of choice is a vacuum, a mop or a broom, focus on the floors and your family will benefit. * Build a wall against formaldehyde.

If you’re like most people, you spend about 90 percent of your time indoors and that choice exposes you to a greater risk of inhaling formaldehyde and getting sick. Most people associate formaldehyde with laboratories and mortuaries but there are actually many sources of the chemical in the average home including glue, particle board, plywood, paper product coatings and other household chemicals.

Fortunately, you don’t have to suffer this drop in air quality, there are solutions to clean your air and remove formaldehyde. AirRenew with M2Tech

be the whole house.” * Service the furnace. Is your home’s furnace running optimally?

If it’s not, it could be jeopardizing the quality of your air. Your furnace should be serviced annually by a trained technician to make sure it’s running properly. After that, it’s up to you to make sure the furnace filter is replaced every month. Set the first day of the month as your day to change your filter and you’ll never forget. * Circulate fresh air. This may not be doable on the coldest days of winter but during the other three seasons, try to have the windows open as much as possible.

Even an hour or two of fresh air breezing through your home can dramatically improve your indoor air quality. * Don’t smoke. Among its many other negatives, nicotine use is the leading cause of lung cancer. If you’re a smoker, the deterioration of your home’s air quality is just one more reason to quit. Start your quit plan today and you’ll be breathing easier indoors and out.

Your home is your castle and you should feel safe and comfortable whenever you’re there so follow the tips above to improve the air quality in your home. And once you do, take a deep breath, you’ve earned it.

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your clothes, maximizing the cleaning power of the detergent. Not to mention, the pair has a 15-minute fast wash and a 15-minute fast dry so you can freshen up your outfit for a night out in just half an hour.

Play with patterns. Incorporating on-trend patterns, like chevron or an ombre color fade, into decor and accessories can get the creativity and fashion inspiration flowing. Consider the juxtaposition of multiple patterns along with a few pops of color to bring life and style to the room’s design.

Reconsider the location. Looking to achieve the laundry space of your dreams? Consider moving the washer and dryer into a walk-in closet. Aside from the stylishness of combining your laundry room and master closet, having the laundry near where you get dressed is also convenient. Just make sure your machines fit in your unconventional space. With reversible doors and the ability to stack the units, Electrolux laundry pairs are designed to fit seamlessly into more spaces in the home.

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The edible backyard: A source for family meals - and fun (BPT) - Have your kids ever asked you where the food they’re eating comes from? It’s a question many parents are answering right from their backyard and porches.

To create a hands-on educational experience, many families are transforming their usable spaces into fruit and vegetable gardens that feed the whole family, and sometimes neighbors, too. For the price of a few seeds or seedlings, you can produce fruits and vegetables that are delicious, safe, economical, nutritious, and freshand the best part is, your whole family can dig in together.

Truly, a lifetime of gardening for your children can start with a simple seed, and the benefits are not only health-giving but educational as well.

According to a study conducted by Tractor Supply Company, the nation’s largest rural lifestyle retailer, 89 percent of Americans feel their children need a better understanding of where their food comes from.

“Four years ago, we moved from Los Angeles to a small, rural town outside of Ashville, N.C. with dreams of growing as much of our own food as possible,” said Beryl Frohriep of WildRootsHomestead.com, a homesteader and Tractor Supply Company contributor who relies on homegrown food for her family of four’s plant-based diet. “By growing what we eat, we know what goes into the soil and what comes out of it; our food is fresh, delicious, safe and nutritionally rich. These days, it is my 5-year-old son doing much of the harvest, and I love that we get to learn and grow as a family by working together outdoors.”

If you’re interested in starting your own backyard garden, here are a few tips from the experts at Tractor Supply Company: How do I start?

The first thing to do is decide where your garden will go. Choose an area with the most southern facing sun exposure. Next, get a soil test kit at your local Tractor Supply store. If you’re going to invest time, work and money into your garden, you should make sure your soil is fertile. This simple, inexpensive test will determine that.

What should I grow?

Simply put, plant the vegetables that your family likes. If your family eats a lot of salad, think about planting lettuces, cucumber, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, radishes and, of course, tomatoes.

It’s also smart to think about the

types of meals you cook. Do you stirfry? Grow bell peppers, onions, peas, and broccoli. Do you enjoy Mexican food? Consider various hot peppers and cilantro. Do you create main dishes from vegetables? Then potatoes, squash, eggplant and spinach might be the way to go.

When planning your garden’s

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An Inspiring Look At Love, Illness And Recovery (NAPS)—According to the American Cancer Society, nearly two out of five Americans will be diagnosed with cancer at some time in their lives. It’s a rare family that’s not affected—but if it ever happens to you, a new book may be both helpful and inspiring.

“Walk Beside Me” by Christine Handy (Proper Press, LLC) is the amazing story of one woman’s journey from a world of fashion, fame and wealth to one of cancer and healing; it’s about a life that goes from the glitter of New York’s fashion world and designer labels to one of loneliness, fear, illness and, finally, recovery.

The book is a fictionalized story of what at first seems a picture-perfect life: a stunning model turned wife and mother, who lives in a beautiful home with her husband and two kids in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Ohio. Then she’s diagnosed with breast cancer and it all seems to fall apart.

Fortunately for her, she has the most amazingly devoted group of friends who won’t let her walk alone.

These extraordinary women, all living prominent lives with demanding schedules, take turns staying with her, accompanying her to doctors’ appointments, to chemo sessions and back home, where they do everything for her, from feeding her to bathing her to cleaning up after her. They are her angels, and they walk beside her every step of her long recovery.

They lift her spirits; laugh and cry with her. They share their stories, some funny, some sad.

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vegetables, consider adding some that your household considers tolerable, but not great. You may find that homegrown freshness increases the taste, and that vegetable just might turn into a family favorite.

Plant an unfamiliar vegetable or two, just for kicks. If it’s not to your liking, give the harvest to neighbors or your local food bank.

How large should my garden be?

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It’s important to remember that too Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) based large a garden can easily overwhelm programs in a fun, creative and team-based format will keep you and become a discouraging chore your kids engaged and learning all summer long! instead of an enjoyable pastime. Keep WaterBotics Challenge Grades 4th-10th it manageable. You’ll be amazed at the Design, build, test, and redesign underwater robots made of LEGO® amount of delicious food you can grow components, motors, propellers, and other materials. in any space-even on a patio or balcony.

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TECH Center Announcements

REMINDER

EMERGENCIES & SUSPICIOUS PACKAGES!

This security awareness message is to remind all FAA personnel, contractors and military personnel assigned to FAA facilities that we must exercise continued vigilance and be on alert for all types of suspicious activity, to include suspicious packages. If you have any questions regarding safe mail handling procedures or the identification of suspicious packages, or as with any emergency situation, call the FAA Technical Center established emergency response contact by dialing 911, this will connect you with security.

The recognition of suspicious letters and parcels is the first defense against their effectiveness. It is equally important to be prepared when a suspicious package/ envelope has been identified. Some of the typical characteristics of suspicious packages and letters include the following:

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FAA Order 1600.69, FAA Facility Security Management Program and DOT Order 1661.2B, Admittance to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Headquarters Buildings require that...

All personnel assigned to FAA facilities with 10 or more employees will display their issued ID media on outer clothing, above the waistline, below the neck, and on the front of their person at all times while in or on FAA property.

· No return address or a return address is not consistent with the State where postmarked · Handwriting on envelope is distorted or typewritten · Envelope is uneven, rigid or appears to contain no correspondence · Excessive postage · Addressee’s name misspelled or title listed incorrectly · Oily stains, powdery substances, peculiar odors, or unusual sounds

coming from the item · Packages marked “confidential”, “personal” or “rush” · Delivered by unexplained or unusual means · Evidence of electrical wires or tin foil · Excessive wrapping materials, such as masking tape, strapping tape, or string

If you receive a package/envelope like this: · Do not open the package/envelope.

Leave the package/envelope on a desk or in an area where it can be monitored and left undisturbed. · Call your established emergency response contact (ie., building guards, municipal police, airport police, etc.), per established facility procedures.

INCORRECT DISPLAY OF ID MEDIA

VISITORS MUST BE ESCORTED AT ALL TIMES .

Visitors will be granted escorted access to FAA facilities after they provide a sanctioned reason for visiting the facility, produce a valid and current government-issued ID that portrays an accurate picture of themselves and has an expiration date, and are validated by their sponsor (visited person(s)).

TO ALL TECHNICAL CENTER PERSONNEL:

Visitors will be issued disposable and/or self-expiring FAA Visitor ID Media.

Visitor badges will be worn at all times while in or on FAA property.

Visitor badges will be discarded or returned to the issuer daily.

Office of Security and Hazardous Materials Safety

What’s the Number For…

There are many commonly called numbers that Tech Center employees may need to call throughout the day to get their work done. Here is a list of some frequently called numbers, in an effort to make the job easier and boost productivity.

Air Shuttle 5-9812

Conference Room Scheduler 5-5555

Security Operations Center 5-5303

Bus Shuttle 5-4888

Credit Union 646-3339

Conference Bridge 5-6482 Motor Fleet 5-7812

Trouble Desk 5-4122

Mailroom 5-7878

Customer Support Store 5-5232

You are invited to participate in the Technical Center’s Blood Drive scheduled for Thursday, October 8 and Friday, October 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Technical Building Atrium (opposite the Little Flyers Academy and Credit Union). The American Red Cross will be hosting the drive on these two dates and they are in need of ALL Blood Types. If you are able, please consider making a donation. Your participation will be greatly appreciated. For more information concerning the Blood Drive, contact the Safety Office at extension 5-6360.

Focus on Safety

Watch Your Step: Did you know that the Number 1 mishap that occurs

on the Center is a slip, trip, or fall? The majority of the time the mishap is due to human error, the person was either not paying attention to their surroundings or to what they were doing. For instance, wearing high heels when there is ice/ snow on the ground is not such a good idea. Another not so good idea is talking or texting while walking and thus not seeing the curb that sent you to the ground, or not paying attention to uneven walking surfaces and adjusting your stride accordingly. The Safety Office wishes to remind everyone to be mindful of their surroundings and avoid engaging in behavior such as talking or texting that can lead to a slip, trip, or fall.

Drive with Caution The second major mishap around the Center is driving accidents. There have been a number of fender benders resulting from backing into parked cars or side-swiping cars in the parking lots. A secondary problem is excessive speed on Center roadways that has resulted in a couple of single-car accidents. The majority of driving mishaps at the Center result from driver error. Safe driving includes situational awareness, recognizing road conditions, and applying defensive driving techniques. The bottom line is to slow down, take your time, and be cautious as you drive at the Center.

MISHAPS CAN BE REDUCED BUT ONLY WITH YOUR HELP! BE PROACTIVE TO INCREASE YOUR SAFETY AWARENESS WHEN WALKING AND DRIVING.

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Math Scores are Slipping: How Your Child Can Buck the Trend (StatePoint) As STEM skills are gaining importance in the job market -- that is science, technology, engineering and math -- American students’ math test scores are slipping.

A recent study shows a growing percentage of 12th grade students performing below the basic level in math, and only a quarter of 12th graders tested at or above proficient achievement level, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress.

As a parent, what can you do to help your child improve grades and test scores in math?

Select Course Work Wisely Talk to your children about what their future plans are for college, being sure to discuss career opportunities in STEM. Even if he or she is uncertain now, talking about the future can be motivational. Steering their career path early will help them remain focused and on target for their larger goals.

If any questions arise, your child’s teachers can be a great resource for information and advice.

Better Math Gear You can motivate students and bolster academic performance by providing them with the technology they need to succeed.

“As students get older and enter advanced classes, they will need higherfunctioning tools to solve difficult equations quickly, and explore more complex connections and applications,” says Dr. Karen Greenhaus, education technology expert at Casio America, Inc. “Be sure to provide your child with calculators that have menus and processes right on the screen, which will help reduce the amount of time it takes for them to work out the equation and get to more in-depth learning and conceptual understanding.”

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Greenhaus notes that it’s also important to find calculators that are permitted on important tests, such as AP, SAT and SAT II well in advance of taking these tests, so that children understand the tools they need to support their test-taking abilities.

New models, such as those from Casio, can help students explore mathrelated activities and exercises easily due to their broader range of functions and faster processing speeds. The PRIZM’s icon-based menu makes usability more intuitive than previous calculator models and USB connectivity helps students take their lessons from calculator to computer.

More information can be found at www.

CasioEducation.com.

Healthy Study Habits As a parent, you can help ensure your student maintains habits that foster better learning.

When it comes to homework and studying, discourage procrastination.

Regularly check in with your child’s progress and ask about upcoming tests. If math is one of your child’s more difficult subjects, suggest he or she start with math homework first and save favorite subjects for later in the evening.

Make sure students get plenty of sleep. Classroom material is best absorbed when students are alert.

While math scores nationwide are falling, the right tools and study habits can help your student buck the trend.

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Grape and Spinach Salad with Raspberry Balsamic Dressing

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ight, refreshing flavors are the perfect solution for a summer meal.

As temperatures heat up, take your summer entertaining to the next level with a secret ingredient that is as pretty as it is tasty.

Alone or in a recipe, grapes from California are a deliciously healthy way to bring refreshing flavor to the summertime table. Delightful as a cool snack, grapes are also a great choice for your entertaining menu because they pair well with so many other ingredients.

You may be surprised by all of the combinations of flavors and textures you can achieve, from main dishes to sides and even desserts. Impress your guests with this mouthwatering lineup featuring grapes that includes a grilled flank steak, an extra fresh classic salad and an unexpectedly sweet but savory sorbet.

Find more refreshing recipes for summer entertaining at GrapesfromCalifornia.com.

Servings: 8 8 cups fresh baby spinach, washed 4 1/2 cups California grapes 1 1/4 cups mandarin orange segments (drained, if using canned) 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion 3/4 cup bottled light balsamic vinegar and oil dressing 1/4 cup orange juice 3 tablespoons raspberry jam 3/4 cup crunchy chow mein noodles Place spinach in large salad bowl. Top with grapes, oranges and onion.

Whisk together dressing, orange juice and jam.

Pour over salad and toss until greens are coated with dressing. Top with crunchy noodles.

Serving suggestion: Add noodles just before serving to maintain crunchy texture.

Nutritional information per serving: 166 calories; 3 g protein; 32 g carbohydrates; 4 g fat (22% calories from fat); .71 g saturated fat (4% calories from saturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 350 mg sodium; 3 g fiber.

Grilled Flank Steak with Grapes and Stilton

Servings: 6 1 flank steak (2 pounds) kosher salt freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped shallot 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 bunches (8 cups) watercress, trimmed 1/2 cup crumbled Stilton or other blue cheese 2 cups red California grapes, halved Heat grill to high and oil grates.

Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper.

In small blender or food processor, combine vinegar, shallot, mustard and olive oil to make dressing. Season with salt and pepper, and puree until smooth.

Grill steak until it reaches 130 F for mediumrare, about 6-7 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.

In large bowl, combine watercress, salt, pepper and enough dressing to coat. Thinly slice steak across the grain and transfer to platter. Top with watercress, Stilton and grapes, and serve with additional dressing.

Nutritional information per serving: 376 calories; 29 g protein; 10 g carbohydrates; 24 g fat (57% calories from fat); 8.5 g saturated fat (20% calories from saturated fat); 73 mg cholesterol; 299 mg sodium; .8 g fiber.

Savory Black Grape Sorbet Servings: 4 1 1/2 pounds (4 cups) black California seedless grapes, washed and stemmed 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons vodka 2 tablespoons lemon juice 8 large basil leaves pinch of salt In food processor or blender, puree grapes and sugar until smooth. Pour into small saucepan and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until mixture has reduced by about one-third, about 15 minutes. Stir in vodka, lemon juice, basil and salt then let cool to room temperature.

Pour mixture into shallow pan and freeze until hard, 3-4 hours.

Transfer to food processor or blender and process until smooth and creamy, and lightened in color.

Serve immediately.

Nutritional information per serving: 184 calories; 1 g protein; 44 g carbohydrates; 0 g fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 151 mg sodium; 2 g fiber.

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Create cozy seating arrangements complete with cushions and ample shade so guests can laugh and chat in comfort until the sun sets and beyond.

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Be sure to create pops of color with your tableware and food.

Available in three vibrant hues – red, green and black – grapes make a beautiful centerpiece and colorful addition to any menu offering.

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When you need a simple appetizer, grapes are as easy as it gets. Ripe and ready when you bring them home, give them a rinse, place them in a pretty bowl and you’ve got an edible centerpiece in seconds.

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As day gives way to night, keep the festive mood strong by adding some ambient light. Whimsical paper lanterns or strings of white or colored Christmas tree lights lend a playful touch to parties after dark.

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Refresh, Restore and Repair Your Health Six tips and tricks for improving your health from head to toe

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(Family Features) When it comes to your overall health, taking simple steps to keep yourself in good shape is key. Regardless of age or physical ability, practicing healthy habits can help improve both your physical and mental states, and lead to a happier, healthier lifestyle.

Whether it’s working a quick, refreshing yoga session into your daily routine, restoring energy with a nutritious snack or repairing your oral health, there are countless things you can do to improve your overall health and wellness. Take a step in the right direction and put your health first with some of these simple tips: Keep Your Mind Sharp Research shows that you can keep cognitive function strong with mental stimulation. Completing crossword puzzles, reading or challenging yourself with brain games like Sudoku or Mah Jongg can help boost memory and brain power.

Lower Your Stress Level Take stress levels seriously. Try managing it by focusing on hobbies or activities you find calming, like reading or listening to music. You can also try practicing relaxation techniques, including meditation and breathing exercises.

Help Repair Your Oral Health Practicing proper oral hygiene and using the right tools are simple ways to improve your oral health. The American Dental Association recommends brushing twice daily for two minutes and flossing daily. Using the Colgate Total Daily Repair regimen is an easy way to ensure you’re taking better control of your oral care.

Try Colgate Total Daily Repair Mouthwash, which helps kill bad breath germs while also helping to repair daily damage to teeth, and Colgate Total Daily Repair Toothpaste that helps repair early teeth and gum damage by re-mineralizing weakened enamel and helping prevent gingivitis, while freshening breath and whitening teeth.

Eat a Well-Balanced Diet Research supports eating a well-balanced diet of vitamin and mineral-rich foods can be beneficial to your health. Opting to cook at home rather than going out to eat is an easy way to maintain those healthy eating habits. You can also try different cooking methods, such as steaming, modifying recipes to reduce sugar, salt and fat, to help manage and sustain your diet changes. You can also supplement a multivitamin if necessary.

Make Time for a Workout Finding the motivation to hit the gym is the hardest part of working out, said blogger and Colgate Total influencer Kelly Tomlinson of Live Love Texas.

Outside of the obvious health benefits of staying in shape, Tomlinson said she feels energized, strong and beautiful after a workout. If you make working out and taking care of yourself a priority, you can feel your best and also help set a good example for your children.

Practice Good Sleeping Habits The National Sleep Foundation recommends adults get 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Staying on a regular sleep schedule, keeping your sleep environment cool, dark and quiet, and avoiding napping for too long or too late in the day can help you make sure you’re getting the proper amount.

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Ancho Chile Rubbed Smoked Beef Brisket

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Ancho Chile Rubbed Smoked Pork Butt

Prep time: Prep time: 1 1 hour hour Cook time: Cook time: 8-10 8-10 hours hours Rest time: 1 hour Rest time: 1 hour Total time: 10-12 hours Total time: 10-12 hours 1 Omaha Steaks Whole Pork Butt 1 Steaks Whole Pork Butt 2 Omaha cups white vinegar 2 cup cupsyellow white mustard vinegar 1/2 Omahamustard Steaks Ancho Chile Rub 1/2 cup yellow 4 cup cupsOmaha Ancho Chile Spritzer, 1/2 SteaksSmoking Ancho Chile Rub divided (recipe below) 4 cups Ancho Chile Smoking Spritzer, divided 8 cups apple or cherry wood chips, soaked in water (recipe below) Score8 top fat apple so it will melt into porkchips, while soaked smoking allow cups or cherry wood inand water more rub to get into meat. Rub pork with white vinegar then rinse Score top fat sodry it will melt into porktowels. while smoking and allow with water.

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Prep time: 1 hour Cook time: 11-13 hours Rest time: 1-2 hours Ancho Rubbed Smoked Beef Brisket Total time:Chile 13-16 hours Prep 1 time: 1 hour Whole Omaha Steaks Brisket for smoking Cook2time: cups11-13 whitehours vinegar Rest time: hoursmustard 2/3 cup1-2 yellow Total time: 13-16 hours 3/4 cup Omaha Steaks Ancho Chile Rub 1 Omaha Steaks Brisket for smoking 4 Whole cups Ancho Chile Smoking Spritzer, divided 2 cups white vinegar (recipe below) 2/3 cup yellow mustard 8 cups apple or cherry wood chips, soaked in water 3/4 cup Omaha Steaks Ancho Chile Rub 4 cups Ancho Smoking Spritzer, Remove brisket fromChile bag and rinse with white divided vinegar then rinse (recipe below) with water.

8 completely cups appleusing or cherry chips, soaked in water Dry paper wood towels.

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Slather brisket generously with yellow mustard.

Prepare smoker with usingancho 1 chimney of pure fully lit Rub generously chile rub and lump inject charcoal with 1 cup Ancho and one chimney of pure lump charcoal unlit. Make sure water pan Chile Smoking Spritzer. is full and adjust vents until smoker maintains a temperature between Prepare smoker using 1 chimney of pure lump charcoal fully lit and 225 one and chimney 250 F. of pure lump charcoal unlit. Make sure water pan is full and adjuston vents untilfat smoker maintains a temperature between Place brisket smoker side up and brush smoking spritzer 225 overand top.250 F. Place brisket on smoker fat side up and brush smoking spritzer Every hour, check smoker temp, squirt with smoking spritzer and over top. add handful of check wood smoker chips. temp, squirt with smoking spritzer and Every hour, After 3 hours, flip brisket add handful of wood chips. fat side down and squirt with spritzer.

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Restock water pan and add lump charcoal as needed.

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meat), 8-10 hours total.

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1 cup cranberry juice 1 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons red hot pepper sauce Makes: 4 cups 1/2 cup Omaha Steaks Ancho Chile Rub 2 cups apple juice Combine all ingredients and mix well.

Ancho Chile Smoking Spritzer Inject brisket with marinade.

Inject brisket with marinade.

1 cup cranberry juice 1 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons red hot pepper sauce 1/2 cup Omaha Steaks Ancho Chile Rub Combine all ingredients and mix well.

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Simple ideas to inspire your tween reader (BPT) - Reading is a gateway to other places, time periods, or even worlds. It’s also the springboard to success in school and beyond. Parents can inspire a life-long love of reading by encouraging and guiding their children, especially as they get older.

“The tween years are particularly important for developing a joy for reading,” says Jeff Kinney, author of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” and creative lead at StoryArc Media. “Some children will naturally gravitate toward books and others tend to be reluctant readers. Parents are the key to providing ample opportunity and modeling the importance of reading. Experts agree that reading is a skill that will pay off throughout life.”

When they are toddlers, it’s easy to sit down and read a picture book. When they are tweens, they are more independent, plus there are plenty of distractions. Kinney offers three ideas for inspiring your tween reader to pick up a book.

Explore an interest Does she adore baseball? Is he all about the outdoors? Does she love animals?

Reading for fun can be powerful when you consider your child’s interests. Whether fiction or non-fiction, the tween genre has countless books that touch on virtually every subject imaginable.

Chat with your tween about what he or she thinks would be fun subjects to explore. Then visit your local library. Librarians are great resources for knowing what would appeal to your child’s interests, plus what’s hot with different age groups. And, don’t forget the power of online booksellers too - searching and reading reviews can be part of the adventure.

Graphic novels Tween readers aren’t limited to traditional chapter books. Variety is key for tweens, who vacillate from comic books to magazines to traditional chapter books to anything on a screen. One segment that has exploded in popularity with the tween crowd is graphic novels. These books incorporate comic-style art along with conventional storytelling to draw the reader in. Here are three summer-time “must reads” that are guaranteed to excite your tween:

Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy July 11– July 15, 2016

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

 Based at the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum, Cape May County Airport  Open to serious minded middle through high school students (ages 12-17) *12 year old students must furnish a letter of recommendation from current teacher.  Tuition: $295 Includes: transportation from museum, lunch, snacks, drinks, and a camp shirt.

Please contact Rachel for additional information on applying for a scholarship or Financial Aid. Naval Air Station Wildwood (NASW) Aviation Museum, in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is sponsoring an Aviation Career Education Academy for serious minded students ages 12-17. During this one week camp, students are given an overview of the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) skills as they relate to “real world” careers within the general, commercial, military and aerospace aviation industries. This is an exceptional education opportunity for students to see these skills put into practice through fun, interactive experiences.

Samples of past activities include:

“Galactic Hot Dogs: The Wiener Strikes Back” Since the initial launch of Galactic Hot Dogs on Funbrain.com, millions of kids have delighted in the exploits of Cosmoe, Humphree, Princess Dagger and the rest of the gang featured in weekly webisodes. The first book in the series, “Cosmoe’s Wiener Getaway,” was published in May 2015 and now, Cosmoe and his space-adventuring partners return, ready to save the galaxy (and of course sell more hot dogs) in this zany adventure. Besides, what could possibly go wrong when you combine hot dogs and a flying space circus?

“The Popularity Papers” Think graphic novels only appeal to boys? Think again. Most are genderneutral and some are created with girls in mind. One example is the Popularity Papers book series, where best friends Lydia and Julie relentlessly pursue one goal: cracking the code of popularity. The books are fashioned as a notebook detailing their observations of cool kids, incorporating humor and messages on the importance of friendship.

“Poptropica: Mystery of the Map” Poptropica.com began as a virtual world in which kids explore a chain of story-based islands, travel back in time, battle monsters, solve mysteries and complete quests in a kidSAFE-certified environment.

Now a New York Times best-seller, Mystery of the Map is the first book to tell the origins story of the Poptropica game - extending the fun from screen to page. The next book in the Mystery of the Map series is due out in August 2016.

Shared reading Shared reading can be a great way to bond with your tween or encourage a reluctant reader. You could read the book together each night, taking turns reading pages or chapters out loud. Alternatively, you could both read independently and then talk about the chapters together.

Feeling especially motivated this summer? Start a kids’ book club with other parents. Select a book to read each month and then have kids meet for snacks and a discussion. Too busy to meet regularly? Start an online group or discuss the book via text. The more kids talk about reading, the more excited they’ll get about reading. After all, the more kids read for fun, the better they do in school and eventually, in life.

AVIATION CAREER EDUCATION SUMMER ACADEMY REGISTRATION FORM

MONDAY – FRIDAY, 9AM – 4PM, JULY 11 – JULY 15, 2016 AGES 12-17 (Age 12 must have a letter of recommendation from current teacher) LOCATION: NASW AVIATION MUSEUM, Cape May Airport, 500 Forrestal Rd., Rio Grande, NJ 08242

Student’s Name: ______________________________________

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Children’s Summer Playhouse:

PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL! presented by Stockton Performing Arts Center

AUGUST 3 2016, 10:30 am Stockton Performing Arts Center 101 Vera King Farris Drive Galloway, NJ - United States

Children’s Summer Playhouse:

JAMES & THE GIANT PEACH

presented by Stockton Performing Arts Center Stockton Campus Center Theatre

JULY 20 2016, 10:30 am

Pinkalicious loves pink and wants everything in her life to be pink.

Her dream is to radiate pink. After over indulging in pink cupcakes, she wakes up pink. She is thrilled to be pink and have her dream come true.

Book by Timothy Allen McDonald Music and Lyrics by Beni Pasek and Justin Paul Her parents take her to the doctor, Performed with permission from and she is diagnosed with pinkititis. Music Theatre International (MTI) On the way home, Pinkalicious plays at the playground but is attacked by birds and bees when she is mistaken for a pink flower. Her best friend doesn’t even recognize her as she is camouflaged in the garden. At home, she eats another cupcake, and the next morning she wakes up red and develops pink eye pinkititis whereby she can only see the color pink. Now she must do something to fix her predicament.

Roald Dahl’s beloved classic takes the stage in a new musical that is perfect for the entire family. One boy, two awful aunts, five largerthan-life insects, and a giant peach!

What happens when magic crystals cause a withered old tree to create the largest and most magnificent peach ever seen? Luckily, a boy She bravely follows the doctor’s order named James and a handful of to eat green food. Due to her new bugs just happen to be nearby resolve, Pinkalicious is transformed when the peach finally snaps free back to normal. Pinkalicious has learned self-control and to be careful of its stem, and it sweeps them for what you wish for. Her brother, along on a marvelous adventure. on the other hand, has eaten the last From Tony-nominated creators cupcake, turns pink, and shouts with Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. glee: Pink-A-Boo!

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Tech-buying tips: How to give grads the No. 1 item on their gift wish list (BPT) - Cash, new wheels, dream travel, gift cards - what will you be giving the graduates in your life this year? Chances are good, what they really want is a laptop; 51 percent of high school grads and 43 percent of college graduates said a new laptop was the gift they most desired in 2015, according to a survey by technology protection provider Asurion.

Parents probably aren’t surprised when their soon-to-be graduates ask for laptops. Technology is a big-ticket item students likely can’t afford to pay for themselves. Yet, its something they really need to succeed in college and in professional life. Whether they plan to go to college (69 percent of high school grads go on to college, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics), go to work (36 percent, the BLS says) or start their own business (72 percent of high schoolers and 64 percent of college students want to be entrepreneurs, according to research firm Millennial Branding), quality technology is a must-have tool.

Balancing cost and quality is a critical concern for parents, who are already facing significant expenses sending kids off to college or helping them get started in their professional lives. If you want to purchase a laptop for your graduate this year, you don’t have to overspend to find exactly what they need. Armed with some knowledge of popular options and the types of tasks each is best for, you can choose an affordable, powerful piece of technology for your graduate.

Here are some common and popular options, all of which run the powerful Windows 10 operating system: Laptops For power and flexibility, laptops excel. With capabilities comparable to what you would find in a desktop, laptops offer portability, powerful video editing and game development capabilities, and the ability to add external peripherals like printers and external hard drives.

Keyboards and screens that are larger than the average tablet also enhance their usability. Options like the Dell XPS 13 are also lightweight, squeezing a 13-inch display into an 11-inch frame.

Tablets Portability, a sleek appearance and touch-screen convenience are all hallmarks of tablets. Earlier iterations lacked power to compete with laptops, but newer options like the Surface Pro 4 are both powerful and portable. Paired with a Surface Pen, the tablet empowers students to take notes in class, sketch out designs, finish a report or project, or just kick back and watch a movie in the comfort of their dorm room.

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Hybrid Laptop Deciding between a laptop-style device with a keyboard or a tablet can be a challenge. Each performs different tasks in different ways. If your graduate needs a device that merges the best attributes of tablets and laptops, the Surface Book can be a solution. The device comes with a keyboard and detachable 13.5inch screen you can use on its own like a clipboard, similar to the Surface Pro 4. Add in a Surface Pen for digital note-taking and drawing, and the highperformance Windows 10 laptop allows

users to create dynamic school projects and seamlessly edit photos and video.

All-in-ones While hybrid devices can function as either laptops or tablets, all-in-ones step up the game with the ability to take on multiple configurations. Whether it’s taking notes on a tablet, typing on a laptop, or displaying a presentation in a tent or stand configuration, multitasking all-in-ones like the Lenovo Yoga 900 offer maximum versatility to fulfill a variety of tasks. The device can deliver in all four configurations: laptop, stand, tent or tablet, and offers a flawless writing experience on its touchscreen.

Knowing these basic options before you start shopping can help ensure your graduate gets the technology he or she will need to succeed in college or the professional world. If you’re still not sure what to buy, go ahead and ask your graduates for input - they’ll be delighted to know they’re getting the No. 1 item on their graduation wish list.

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STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: GARDENING 101 DOWN ACROSS 1. Attention grabber 1. “Sisterhood of the Traveling ____” 2. Copycat 6. Pavlova’s step 3. Back of neck 9. Southeast Asia food staple 4. Chatroom agitator 13. Fire starter 5. First U.S. space station 14. “My ____ Private Idaho,” movie 6. *Where peas live 15. Red Cross supply 7. Barley bristle 16. Indian soldier in British Army, historical 8. Big mess 17. CSI evidence 9. Auction off 18. U in UV 10. ____ and crafts 19. *Climber support 11. Buddhist teacher 21. *Light recommendation for some plants 12. Yemen’s neighbor 23. Computer network acronym 15. Brunei’s ruler, e.g.

24. Green stroke 20. Altogether 25. Olympic chant 22. Beehive State native 28. Cry like a baby 24. Stone’s Oscar winner 30. Depletes 25. Dickens’s ____ Heep 35. X-ray units 26. Lamentably 37. *Organ of photosynthesis 27. Impromptu 39. Nary a soul 29. *Garden intruder 40. Doing nothing 31. Pippin’s last name, “The Hobbit” 41. Reduce pressure 32. More painful 43. Tolkien villains 33. Cry of surrender 44. Spy’s other name 34. *Cabbage Worms and Potato Beetles 46. Judo gym 36. One way to prepare Ahi 47. Same as Celt 38. *Popular apple 48. *Cross between plant varieties 42. ____ bear 50. They don’t mix with water 45. Soliciting of a bribe for a church office 52. Hi-____ graphics 49. Bad-mouth 53. Demeanor 51. Glucose and fructose, e.g.

55. Black and white sea bird 54. Chopin’s composition 57. *Homemade fertilizer 56. On the fritz 61. *Without synthetic chemicals 57. Intersection of two arcs 65. Driver’s 180 58. Hahn or von Bismark 66. Roswell debris?

59. Fogginess 68. Speedily 60. Elizabeth Gilbert’s “Eat, ____, Love” 69. Alley cat 61. “My bad!”

70. Game day appetizer 62. Org. with a mission 71. Zwiebacks 63. Rotten and stinky 72. Annoyingly slow 64. ____pit 73. Ensign, for short 67. Ice-T on “Law & Order: SVU” 74. Corset bones answer on page 15

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AUTO/BOAT/CYCLES 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200C SPORTSTER 1200 CUSTOM. Priced to sell at $8500 or B/O Will finance to qualified buyer. (732312-4288), Red Metallic. Less than 1500 Miles, Excellent condition, clean! Clamp on HD Windshield, installed by dealership. Vance and Hines Straight Shot exhaust (sounds great!) 2 seats; one factory 2 person seat, one custom HD single person angel wing stitched seat, Zxilon paint and leather coating; applied by dealership to prevent scratches in paint and leather (on factory seat), Crash bars installed by dealership, Black side covers to match bodywork finish, Chrome, 5-spoke cast aluminum wheels front and rear, Michelin Scorcher “31” tires, Wider fork spacing and polished triple clamps, Reshaped classic Sportster “eyebrow” over the headlamp, Taillight is smaller and has anew shape with a bright, low-maintenance LED element, Front suspension rates are re-tuned to match the new tire/wheel combination. 39mm front fork with 30 degrees rake., Polished forward foot controls, Two-up seat with 26.5 inch seat height, 4.5 gallon fuel tank offers long riding range, Powertrain finished in black powder coat with chrome covers (20) 2004 HARLEY ROAD KING Fuel injection. Security pkg. Performance stage1kit. Screaming Eagle exhaust. Chrome forks. Heated Corbin Duel Touring seat w/back rests. Quick Detach luggage rack. Harley smoked and Memphis touring windshields. Very low mileage. Video available. $8800 or best offer. 609 661 8817 (x7478) (15) Set of four (4) black steel, 4-lug wheels and wheel covers for 1998-2002 Honda Accord LX sedan. Original equipment, size 15 x 6, price $100. Call 5-6076 or (609) 335-2844. (14) 2004 HARLEY ROAD KING Fuel injection. Security pkg. Performance stage1kit.

Screaming Eagle exhaust. Chrome forks.

Heated Corbin Duel Touring seat w/back rests. Quick Detach luggage rack. Harley smoked and Memphis touring windshields.

Very low mileage. Video available. $9250 or best offer. 609 661 8817 (x7478) (13) 2004 TOYOTA CAMRY One owner 176,000 Miles Vehicle serviced by Toyota only All genuine Toyota parts Automatic Starter/Anti theft Heating and Air condition work great Runs excellent Price $4300.00 Call 609-335-0083 (11)

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the center classifieds HOUSING cont. all utilities included,parking and walk to casinos.Nice neighborhood 200 ft to beach,no pets ,no smoking.Security required . $seasonal rate Call 609-2875597 (20) HOME FOR RENT - about 7 miles from Tech Center in Victoria Pointe Community. 3BR, 2.5BATH, 1-Car Garage, finished basement, 2300 sqft, no smoking. quiet neighborhood. tennis court, softball field, playground, swimming pool.

1850/month + utilities. credit check and 1.5 months security deposit required.

Furnished option available. call 609-6663198 or email c_ch712@yahoo.com (20)

MISC. CONT. Very Nice Condition Dining Room Set. Table, 6 chairs and a full size China Cabinet with glass doors. You must be able to pick the set up in Delran NJ, approx.

1 hour from Tech Ctr. Contact me for pictures and more information. X6527 or 856 264 2774 (18) Selling 50 gallon used plastic Pond in great shape. $25. Pick up in Smithville.

Call Denise ext-4244. (15) LOCAL HONEY, AUG. 2015 HARVEST, 1 lb $8, 2 lb $14, Great gift, healthy & sweet, Jay x4917 or 609-204-9750 (50)

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LARGE BEDROOM and PRIVATE BATH in EHT, 15 min from Tech Center. Garage parking, washer-dryer on premises, high speed cable, and utilities included. $900 per month. Lovely custom built home, great area, quiet and safe. Please call 609-926-8278. (18)

DO YOU LOVE BOOKS? Would you like to volunteer to run a library? Here’s your chance! Call 609-485-4359 (11)

ROOMMATE WANTED - Newer single home, newly finished located near ARTISTS WALK in Mays Landing. All utilities and internet access included. $550 month Call 703 201 3437 home Phone 609 645 6810 (15)

EXTERIOR GRADE PAINT for PAINTDecember 11, 2014 ING HONEYBEE BOXES. Any used or off-spec color accepted, lighter shade preferred. I will accept paint with a hard skin on surface, as long as some usable paint is below. Call Jay x4917 or 609204-9750 (12)

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In August of 2012, after negotiating a is successor Collective Bargaining Agreement Daily Specials to FitMeeting Your Budget. for Take Out for (CBA) the Parties, NFFE Local 1340 and Eat in or Call AheadScheduled January 13 GALLOWAY FAA HOME FOR RENT – $1,700 WJHTC, reached an impasse over the MO: 5 min to Tech Ctr. 3BR, 2 ½ BA, 14OO Sqft, no smoking. Credit check Official article and the Pay article. and 1 ½ month security deposit Time required.

609-233-7298. (13) NFFE is a national After which the Parties voluntarily entered Wayside Village, Marmora NJ 609‐390‐1174 Before installing a mailbox, planting union representing MISC. a tree or doing any other digging binding arbitration.

110,000 federal project, first call 811 to find out SUMMER RENTAL Ventnor Studio on Boardwalk-Memorial to Labor Day,fully furnished,TV and all utilities included,parking and walk to casinos.Nice neighborhood 200 ft to beach,no pets ,no smoking.Security required . $seasonal rate Call 609-287-5597 (14)

Craftsman 10” Radial Arm Saw, $200, Delta 6” Jointer on stand with mobile base, $200. Will sell both together for $325.-Dennis @ x8027 or 609-457-4696.

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However, the Agency filed an exception to the Arbitrator’s ruling. So on October 12, 2014 NFFE Local 1340 filed a grievance It is the policy to run ads for 3 weeks, unless cancelled by the seller. Ads may be resubmitted after 3 weeks. This against the Agency regarding their refusal to service is for the personal use of all employees at the Technical Center. Commercial or business advertising will not be accepted. sign the successor CBA. Employee FREE Classified Ads For your convenience and faster processing of your classified ad, your copy may be sent electronically to: catjaggard@usa.net In the subject line please indicate “Classified” For identification purposes of the Center News staff: Include your name, organization and telephone ext.

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have this matter adjudicated in Federal Court. If successful NFFE Local 1340 OFFICERS: Bargaining Unit Employees should receive a PRESIDENT: JANINE BROWN VICE PRESIDENT: JACKIE SIROLLI TREASURER: DIANNE LANZILOTTI SECRETARY:JASON M GLYNN well-deserved for Column 4) pay increase.

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Leave Donor Program Employees interested in donating leave may submit their donations through the Online VLTP Intranet site located at: https://ahrweb1.faa.gov/ovltp/ In order to donate, you must click on the “Online Leave Donor Application” NOTE: Donors must use an FAA computer with Intranet access to donate leave through this process! The donation process is not available through the Internet.

THIS IS THE FASTEST AND PREFERRED METHOD OF SUBMITTING DONATIONS. Manual submissions must be submitted on FAA Form 3600-25, “FAA Voluntary Leave

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Transfer Program Donor’s Annual Leave and/or Sick Leave Application (Within FAA).”

This form may be downloaded at the above website address and found under section entitled, “Forms.” You can also contact Human Resources to obtain forms.

Forms should be forwarded to Tara Price, VLTP Coordinator, Technical Center, Atlantic City Int’l Airport, NJ 08405, or faxed to Tara Price at 609-485-8995.

She can be reached at 609-485-4669. Your participation in the VLTP program is greatly appreciated.

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Chuck Agava 5-5357 Want 1rider/driver

Philadelphia or Cherry Hill 8:00-4:30

Aarti Baldora 5-7842 Any day shift Want ride

Absecon train station Voorhees, NJ

Michael Bellopede 5-4435 Want ride 8:00 – 5:00

Club 3 – E. Collins Ave. Galloway, NJ Atlantic Co.

John D. Cialo 5414 Any Day Shift

NE Philadelphia Area to Halfway to Halfway

If you wish to donate leave, you can go on-line to https://ahrweb1.faa.gov/ovltp or contact Tara Price 609-485-4669. This site also contains a complete listing of participants in the VLTP.

Lori Grace, AJI-3210 has been approved as a leave recipient in the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP). Thank you for your consideration and all donations are greatly appreciated.

Eduardo Colon-Madera 5-6002 Want ride

Deptford Mall, West Deptford 8 - 5:30 pm

Cynthia Edmondson 5-5151 Want ride Any day shift

Absecon Train Station or pickup in Magnolia County residence: Camden

Tina Constantine, SURA-18 has been approved as a leave recipient in the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP). Thank you for your consideration and all donations are greatly appreciated.

NOTE: Donors must use a FAA Computer with Intranet access to donate leave through this process.

The donation process is not available through the Internet. Any questions should be forwarded to Tara Price 609-485-4669. Your participation in the VLTP program is greatly appreciated. The leave donor program is authorized to accept donations of annual leave, use or lose leave, or sick leave.

Lou Ezzie 5-7368 8:00-4:30

Philadelphia or Deptfprd Mall

Bette Farber 55827 Want/Share ride

Brick Park & Ride, Parkway exit 91 8 to 4:30 or 8:30 to 5 Mon-Fri

Richard Hall 5-5798 6:00 - 3:30 want ride

Wissahickon Ave. Ventnor - Atlantic County

Tim Heitz 5414 Want: 1 Rider/Driver Share

County: Monmouth or Ocean Shift: 1st 7:30-4:00 M-F Monmouth Rest Area or Forked River Rest Area (NJ Parkway)

Jim L. Jones 5-6006 8:00 - 4:30 want ride

Rt. 30, Evesham Rd. Magnolia Camden County

Robin Ladd 5-5770 7:30 - 4:00 Want 1 rider

Forked River Rest Stop Ocean County

Bill Louthe Want ride 7:00 – 3:30

Routes 47 & 9 or C.M.C.H. c/o Al Rocks Cape May County

Joann D’Ascenzo, ANG-E64 has been approved as a leave recipient in the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP). Thank you for your consideration and all donations are greatly appreciated.

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Dealing With Multiple Sclerosis (NAPS)—Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain and between the brain and body. More than 2.3 million people are living with MS worldwide.

If you or anyone you care about is ever among them, you may find the National MS Society’s awareness campaign, Together We Are Stronger, inspiring.

It features people affected by MS and how their fierce resolve has developed diverse, innovative solutions to overcoming the challenges and staying stronger than the disease.

One Man’s Story For example, consider Dan Melfi, who says it is part of his family culture to fish. “My grandfather was a great fly fisherman into his late 90s,” remembers Melfi.

“I can’t fly-fish where you stand out in the middle of the stream. It’s going to be tough for me to stream fish from now on,” says Melfi, referring to mobility challenges related to his 2009 MS diagnosis and the hike that is often required to access a mountain stream. So he found and stocked a special vest—a fishing coat—with everything he needs: “my fly hook, bait, bug spray.” The vest is lightweight so Melfi can wear it, with the strap of his folding chair slung over his shoulder as he uses his arm crutches to travel from his car to the lake’s edge.

“I can’t stand for an extended period of time. So I take the chair.” Melfi loves that he can stay out fishing “for hours, because I have the chair. And my pole. And everything’s on my body.

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“I’m still getting the hook in the water. Once you get in the chair and you start casting, you’re fishing. You sit back and you look at life and it’s like, ‘Wow, this is pretty cool.’”

Melfi also practices yoga at home to help resolve the spasticity, stiffness and other symptoms that MS can bring, particularly in his legs. “Even though it’s so hard for me in the first three or four minutes to do anything, after 15 or 20 … I feel so much better.”

He cites the importance of routine to help him stay independent and in control of his health. “You make it into a routine of your life. That’s part of my medicine now, is exercise.”

What’s Being Done The National Multiple Sclerosis Society mobilizes people and resources so that all people affected by multiple sclerosis can live their best lives as it works to stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever. The Society devotes over $122 million a year to connect more than a million individuals to the people, information and resources they need. To move closer to a world free of MS, last year alone the Society also invested $54 million to support more than 380 new and ongoing research projects around the world.

Learn More You can see videos of Melfi at http://ntl.MS/Danstronger and other’s solutions at WeAreStrongerThanMS.org. Learn more at nationalMSsociety.org.

Dan Melfi, diagnosed with MS in 2009, is still getting the hook in the water and considers exercise to be part of his medicine.

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Jason McGlynn 5-6420 8:30-5:30 want ride Dana Miles 813-3186 Flexible Want Riders John Potter

5493 Flexible want ride

Atlantic City Atlantic County

Mercer County Any Pkwy rest stop between Ocean county & WJHTC

Mark Russo 381-9139 Post Office 7 – 4 or 5 Brigantine seek ride Alex Santerian 6216 7:30 - 4:00 want a rider

Marlton, Rt. 73 or Atco, Rt. 30

Debbie Schurman 609-226-4130 8:00a- 1:30p want a ride

New Rd. & Mt. Vernon Atlantic

Ashok Shah 856-559-6159 7:30 – 6:00 Mon - Thurs want 1-3 riders or ride

Gloucester City, Deptford Mall or en-route Camden County

Kristen Sooy 485-8165 want ride/share 8:00 - 5:00

Mandeep Talwar 569-0135 Want Riders / Drivers ..6:30 – 4:00 M-F

Tuckerton Anywhere from East Windsor Rt 206 Corridor to Rt. 30 Mercer Co.

Timothy Webb 5173 Deptford Mall 8:00-4:00 CENTER NEWS 5963 PageWestbury, W. Deptford

want 2 riders Anthony Young 7:30 - 4:00 M-F need ride

5-8429 Hammonton, Rt. 30 567-2189

NJ AVIATION EDUCATION CAR ANDCOUNCIL VAN POOL INFORMATION FORM

Family Service Association’s OPEN HOUSE & COMMUNITY DAY

Save the date…

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 FSA Corporate Headquarters

3073 English Creek Ave, EHT, Township, NJ For more information call:

Family Service Association at 609-569-0239, ext 1160

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BUSExtension______________________________________________________________________________________________________ TRIP TO: OLD RHINEBECK Shift___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AERODROME Want #_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Riders www.oldrhinebeck.org Would like Ride__________________________________________________________________________________________________ Help support Aviation Education

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TIME: 8: 00 ora.m. to @ 9:00 p.m.

Pick-up______________________________________________________________________________________________________ DEPART: Mercer Co.SendCollege & NJ Turnpike Rest to Center News Area Between Exit 16-18 COST: $50 per person -payable to NJAEC includes:

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Simple Tips to Create a Pure Home

(Family Features) When you think about creating a better lifestyle for you and your family, you may first consider factors such as healthy eating and exercise. However, things as simple as a clean kitchen or stocking your pantry with gentle products can create a pure home and help to benefit you and your family’s health and happiness.

Creating a pure home environment doesn’t have to be something that is done

Stop dirt in its tracks. Using a floor mat at every door will help trap debris carried in on shoes from outdoors. You can take another step to help keep dirt and germs safely outside by asking all who enter the home to remove their shoes at the door.

Use personal care products with minimal additives. These days, there are a variety of personal bath and beauty care products with gentle formulas to choose from. For hand soap, look for a dye-free, alcohol-free formula such as Softsoap Pure Foaming Hand Soap. The gentle formula effectively cleans and purifies hands and has 100 percent natural fragrance, in Fresh or Lemongrass scents.

Keep air clean. When weather allows, there’s nothing like wide open windows to freshen the air throughout your home. However, that can invite allergens and dust. Keep your air quality high by regularly replacing the filter in your furnace and having ducts cleaned periodically. An air purifier can also help remove allergens and other offenses from your home.

all at once. You can gradually integrate new habits and better-for-you products for cleaner living. Get started with these ideas: Eliminate clutter. A cluttered room isn’t just unattractive; it can also affect your state of mind. Toss unnecessary items and organize what remains for a space that is both functional and soothing.

Stock the fridge and pantry with healthier snacks. Snacking can be good for you and your family if you keep healthy foods on hand for when the munchies strike. While a treat now and then isn’t necessarily a bad thing, keeping snacks such as granola bars, mixed nuts, unsweetened yogurt and cheese and crackers on hand instead of potato chips and sweets can help lead your family toward a healthier snacking routine and better eating habits.

To learn more about products for creating a pure home, visit softsoap.com.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Travel tips for 3-day weekends (BPT) - The arrival of warm weather signals the season of three-day weekends and more people are using that time to travel. Whether it’s three glorious days off due to a holiday, summer office hours or simply cashing in on precious PTO time, weekend warriors are taking advantage.

This weekend travel trend may be attributed to more people “working to live” rather than “living to work.” In fact, 68 percent of Americans would rather embark on a bucket-list trip than get a big promotion, according to a Hampton

by Hilton survey.

These trips don’t have to break the bank, especially when flying isn’t always essential for a memorable adventure.

Hopping in the car this summer is a cost-effective, easy way to jumpstart your vacation. According to AAA’s 2016 Your Driving Costs study, gas prices in the U.S. are at a record low. With that in mind, this summer is the ideal season for road trips.

“You don’t need a full week to enjoy a vacation. Many of the best times I’ve had with my family have happened on three-day travel adventures,” says Kristen Hewitt, sports reporter and blogger at www.MommyInSports.com.

This weekend mindset has inspired a new travel segment known as the Seekender. Seekenders are bold adventurers who take advantage of the weekend to pursue their passions. Sound like you? Check out Hewitt’s favorite travel tips to get the most out of every moment of your next three-day trip: Target the four-hour mark You don’t want to spend two days of your three-day vacation traveling, so pick a destination you can access in four hours or fewer.

Following this rule ensures you have as much time as possible to enjoy your destination. Plus, if you travel with kids, they’ll be much more mellow and you’ll

avoid those “Are we there yet?” moments.

Select an accommodating hotel Choose a hotel with a variety of locations so you’ll be close to the action and attractions.

With more than 2,100 properties globally, Hampton by Hilton is ideal for weekend wanderers.

Pack right, pack light Resist the temptation to over-pack by packing for versatility. Don’t forget to add a few accessories that transform outfits quickly, such as statement jewelry and summer hats. A simple packing trick to get the most out of the space in your carry-on is to roll clothing. You’ll fit more in and eliminate wrinkles!

Free up the itinerary It’s tempting to pack as much as possible into three days, but you’ll end up stressed and exhausted by the end if you do. For long weekends, select one main activity you want to do - such as a tourist stop, museum visit or day at the beach - and leave the rest of the time open for casual exploration.

Spontaneity often inspires the best adventures.

Stay on budget and eat well If you can cut down on your food bill, your entire trip will be more affordable. Look for a hotel that offers free breakfast so you can start your day with a full belly.

For example, Hampton by Hilton guests enjoy hot breakfast and freshly brewed hazelnut coffee at no extra cost. When out and about, never underestimate the appeal of a picnic in a park - a more affordable alternative to restaurant dining.

Indulge your wanderlust and begin planning your next three-day weekend trip. For inspiration, follow Hewitt’s Seekender adventures on HamptonSeekender.com and join the conversation on social media at #WeGoTogether.