The Healthy Campus/Community Initiative of Delta State Universitys College of Education will host the eighth annual Delta Health and Wellness Day on Sept. 27.

The event will be housed in DSU's Walter Sillers Coliseum from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The initiative had previously been held at the Bolivar County Expo Center, where it drew in over 1,000 attendees.

The large health fair offers free screenings, educational outreach and access to health care for all Mississippi Deltans.

All fair services will be free and open to the public.

Katrina Taylor, assistant coordinator for initiative, said she's looking forward to this year's schedule

"We highly encourage everyone to attend," said Taylor. "Most people can't afford to go to the doctor with a huge list of screenings they want done. The good thing about our fair is that people will be able to receive checkups in so many areas."

Available screenings will include: asthma; blood glucose; blood pressure; body mass; bone density; breast exams; cholesterol; dental; depression/anxiety; hearing; weight loss; memory loss; peripheral vascular; spinal alignment; vision; and much more.

Department Chair of the Division of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at DSU Tim Colbert said he's happy all fair activities will take place on the campus.

"It's really going to work out well having everything on campus," said Colbert. "This should make things more convenient for everyone."

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By Jennifer Warner WebMD Health News

Reviewed by Hansa D. Bhargava, MD

Sept. 13, 2012 -- Goodbye percentile scores, hello "healthy fitness zone."

A new presidential youth fitness program is replacing the old presidential fitness test that most adults grew up with in physical education (PE) classes in school.

The updated program does away with comparing students' performances on athletic tasks like sit-ups and push-ups and then rating them on a percentile scale vs. their peers.

Instead, the new program measures students' health-related fitness based on what current research shows promotes good health and lowers the risk of disease.

"What is really apparent is that we have an obesity epidemic in our country, so we feel like we now need to focus on health versus athletic performance," says Shellie Pfohl, executive director of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. She announced the new program this week.

Pfohl says that when the original presidential fitness test was developed almost 50 years ago, it was designed to measure children's athletic performance and abilities -- particularly in case they were called into military service.

"By design, the old test compared kids against each other, so by design 50% failed," Pfohl tells WebMD.

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It is understood that last night, following a heated argument, the two traded punches outside the Hatton Health and Fitness Gym in Hyde.

Police arrived and arrested 61-year-old Ray Hatton on suspicion of common assault, detained him overnight and cautioned him for his violent behaviour.

Ricky, who turns 34 next month, reportedly wants to press charges over the attack.

Greater Manchester Police said in a statement: "Shortly before 11.45am on Thursday 13 September 2012, police received reports that there had been a fight involving two men outside a health and fitness club on Market Street, Hyde.

"A 33-year-old man was assaulted by a 61-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of common assault and subsequently given a police caution.

"The 33-year-old man was not injured in the incident."

The alleged fight follows a period of several months during which, it is claimed, the two have not been on speaking terms and have had at least one other confrontation.

Hatton has suffered a series of well-publicised issues in his private life since his last fight saw him knocked out by Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas, and said that his life "had turned to mush" when talking of dark times in his retirement.

He said: "It's been well documented what's happened to me since the last time you saw me in a boxing ring. I suffered a two-round demolition to Manny Pacquiao in my last fight and nobody wants to see their career end that way.

Consequently it pushed me into retirement which I never really wanted to do, and what happened to me in the last three years came because of what happened to me in that fight and the manner of that defeat."

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That was just one pearl of wisdom that Harris, a managing director with Morgan Stanley, shared with her audience Friday during the Friends of Finance luncheon. Her personal presentation - she shared her love for singing and football - veered away from numbers and data to focus on what she's gleaned from her life as a mega banker as well as excerpts from her book, "Expect to Win: Proven Strategies for Success from a Wall Street Vet."

You can train people to think about you in a way that you want them to, Harris said. She advises picking three adjectives that are valued within your organization and then behave consistently to make others believe that you embody those qualities.

"It is imperative that you understand the adjectives associated for success for the seat you're in or the seat you want to sit in," she said.

Pick adjectives that people will associate with your name, she said, when you're not in the room - times when decisions are being made about compensation, promotions and new assignments, for instance.

At one point in her career, Harris had someone tell her she was smart and worked hard but wasn't tough enough for the business. So, for the next 90 days, she decided to talk, walk and do what she could to come across as "tough" until she had others believing it.

Harris also spoke about the importance of relationships and finding an adviser, mentor and sponsor.

An adviser is someone you can ask discreet questions of, and a mentor is someone you can tell "the good, the bad and ugly" to - someone you trust, knows you well and has your best interest at heart, she said. This person doesn't have to be a co-worker but must understand the context in which you work.

"You can survive a long time in your career without a mentor, but you will not ascend without a sponsor," Harris said.

A sponsor is someone within the organization who behind closed doors will argue passionately for you and explain why you should get the next promotion or bonus, she added.

In a question-and-answer segment after her presentation, Harris noted that the Federal Reserve's announcement Thursday of a third round of quantitative easing, or QE3, will not cause inflationary pressures if the country's growth engine revs up.

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Wexford Online University Names Dolly Shueh Adjunct Professor of Mathematics for Health and Fitness School

Dolly Shueh was recently named adjunct professor of mathematics for Wexford University. The university offers 100 percent online education in a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs, associates through doctoral levels.

Shueh is currently a high school math teacher in Orange County; she began her teaching career as a music instructor and tutor while earning her bachelors degree in Music Education at UCLA. She later completed a masters in Educational Technology and Instructional Design as well as her teaching credentials at California State University, Los Angeles. During her 10-year tenure at Anaheim Union High School District, she has taught choir, reading, English language development, math, and also ran both math and tutorial labs. Likewise, Shueh has also worked in alternative and adult education as well as independent studies.

Dollys diverse background and passion for education in all settings are both impressive and noteworthy, said Jack Bauerle, Chancellor of Wexford University. As we expand our staff to reach more local and international students, we are thrilled that she will be part of our mathematics team.

Shueh has also worked for an educational software company reviewing content and troubleshooting technical errors and helped corporate trainers developing materials for professional development programs. Her goal is always to keep material relevant and meaningful for her students.

Wexford University offers the following online degree programs for both U.S. and international students:

Associate of arts degree in Fitness Training Bachelor of science degree in Health and Fitness Master of science degree in Nutrition and Exercise Master of arts degree in Applied Sports Psychology Doctor of Applied Sports Psychology

About Wexford University Wexford University is dedicated to providing world-class education through cutting-edge technology, offering direct application degree programs in an accelerated format with 100 percent online learning to save time and money. Programs include an associate of arts degree in Fitness Training, bachelors degree in Health and Fitness, masters degree in Nutrition and Exercise as well as masters degree and doctorate degree in Applied Sport Psychology. Wexford University is the higher education division of NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association). For more information, please visit http://wexford.edu/.

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For as long as Kaimi Kaupiko can remember, the Milolii community has talked about establishing a school. Kaupiko recalled optimism residents felt more than a decade ago when Hawaiis first 25 charter schools were authorized and the Legislature later amended the law to allow start-up charters.

Residents saw a charter school, publicly funded, but privately operated, as an answer for their beloved Hawaiian fishing village. It could offer an alternative to the traditional education and possibly more resources for children who spend three hours or more commuting from the isolated rural South Kona community to the closest public school. A charter could also help preserve the traditions and lifestyles that have sustained families for generations. However, the vision never reached fruition, and Kaupiko, then a teen at the time, couldnt help.

After graduating from University of Hawaii at Manoa two years ago, Kaupiko returned to Milolii to start the discussion again. A group of residents formed Milolii Community Hui, determined to create Milolii Hawaiian Cultural Charter School. They envisioned a charter that perpetuated Hawaiian cultural values and language; strengthen family systems and the community; utilized modern technology; and met or exceeded academic standards of the state Department of Education.

Kaupiko said the state Charter School Review Panel last year denied the huis application, citing its inability to secure a facility and an unrealistic budget. That crushing decision spurred him to seek guidance, leading him to Susie Osborne, director of Kua o ka La Public Charter School. She and her staff offered the hui more than support; they gave the hui an immediate outlet.

Students and their families love Hipuu o Milolii, though no school building, cafeteria or gym exist. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, they stay home or meet at Milolii Beach Park pavilion, completing lessons for their grade level online at their own pace. On Tuesday and Thursday, they do hands-on projects, go on field trips or participate in electives, such as physical education, Hawaiian language and arts. A paid, part-time temporary teacher, Leivallyn Kaupu, as well as a handful of volunteers, support them.

Today the kids of Milolii have a choice, a choice to choose the education that they want and they have the opportunity to decide the content of their education and the future of their destiny, said Kaupiko, a volunteer and school board member. This virtual academy allowed these kids inquisitiveness and desire to direct their learning. Its also promoting the fundamental importance of kuleana.

Since July 31, 16 kindergarten through high school students have replaced classrooms with computers. However, theyre still considered students of Kua o ka La, a Puna charter that opened in 2002. Over the past four years, the charter has researched and offered online education for its students, but formalized a program, with dedicated teachers, last year, Osborne said.

Kua o ka Las Hipuu Program offers blended instruction, combining online curriculum with face-to-face gatherings, community-based projects, and Hawaiian language and culture education. Kua o ka La issues students a tablet with academic software. No tuition is required, but Internet access is. Roughly 50 percent of the lessons, mainly in core subjects like math, science, history, language arts and English, are delivered online. Kaupiko said nearly 70 students are participating in Hipuu, and Milolii is the biggest site.

Daily opportunities for academic mentoring and support are available online, as well as at the charters Hilo, Puna, Hamakua, Naalehu and Milolii sites. These places have a paid teacher and volunteers available for students needing help and to provide additional lessons. Sites also allow students to socialize, Kaupu said.

Two full-time, accredited online teachers from Hilo take turns working at the Milolii site weekly to monitor student progress, grade work and respond by email, phone or Skype. If assignments are overdue or students are struggling, Kaupu makes home visits.

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Rob Mahoney got a letter in the mail at the end of the 2011-2012 school year and the 39-year-old Billerica resident was shocked with what was inside.

Mahoney was named the MIAAs girls volleyball Coach of the Year for his work with the girls team at Notre Dame Academy in Tyngsboro in the fall and with the boys team at Lowell Catholic in the spring.

According to the official letter sent my MIAA Assistant Director Dick Baker, the selection of Mahoney was based on excellence of character, impact upon students and community and coaching quality.

Mahoney was also automatically made a nominee for the National Coach of the Year award

For Mahoney, it was a defining moment in a career that has spanned 14 years, officially anyway. Mahoneys actual coaching career started when he was 12 and decided to coach an under-8 soccer squad with a friend.

Yes, its safe to say, Mahoney and coaching are in a long-term relationship.

I love coaching, said Mahoney, a 1992 graduate of Billerica High. I love everything about it. If my wife gives me permission, Im usually at a volleyball game every single night. Im a very lucky person.

But it wasnt luck that earned Mahoney his coaching award.

In 14 years with Notre Dame, Mahoney has led the Lancers to the state playoffs every year. Last year in Lowell Catholics first-ever season as a varsity program, Mahoney brought that team to the postseason too.

The year before Mahoney took over at Notre Dame, the team finished 1-19.

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Jim Calhoun was still playing basketball when he married Pat 46 years ago and their life together has been defined by the game.

There was his time coaching in high school before he ascended to a college job in 1972. For more than 40 years, the calendar has revolved around Jim's coaching.

So what will this winter be like in the Calhoun house?

"That's the big question," Pat Calhoun said. "That's the question that I keep asking myself. Basketball has always been very much a part of our lives and I cannot imagine what it will be like to not have a season. I have no idea what it will be like. You'll have to ask me that in April."

Pat Calhoun said she has wondered how her husband will handle sitting on the sideline during a game. Jim Calhoun has missed games for health-related reasons in recent years, but this year he'll be watching games with less of a vested interest.

"It remains to be seen," Pat Calhoun said. "He's never been in that position, as crazy at it seems. Of course, it's not the worst position to be in, certainly."

The Calhouns will now have the freedom of retirement. It's something they've discussed in recent years.

"But going back many years ago, he always said, 'I won't coach when I'm 50,'" Pat said. "And I used to always think it was when he was 50 years old. Then I used to say to him, I didn't realize you meant you were going to be coaching for 50 years. I guess I didn't listen.

"So once we got past that 50 years of age, I realized he was never going to stop coaching. Who am I kidding? So nothing surprises me."

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Overreaction Monday has yielded to Acceptance Tuesday and Turn-the-corner Thursday at New Orleans Saints camp as the team prepares for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers.

And yet around the Who Dat Nation, the fallout from the demoralizing 40-32 defeat to the Washington Redskins still lingers, like storm debris on our city's curbs.

By all accounts, the setback was one of the most shocking in recent memory, not so much for what happened but how it happened. The Saints were almost unrecognizable in their lack of discipline and sense of urgency, anything but the irresistible force we've come to expect at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

The Saints were penalized 12 times for 109 yards. That's happened exactly one other time in the Payton-Brees era, and not since 2008.

They committed three turnovers. That has hasn't happened at the Superdome since 2010.

And Drew Brees completed less than 50 percent of his passes. The last and only times that's happened in the Payton-Brees era was 2006.

Fluke? Perhaps.

Coincidence? Maybe.

Or is it a sign of things to come?

The Saints knew they faced a big challenge without Coach Sean Payton on the sideline and in the game plan meetings this season. They now know it might be even tougher than they expected.

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While starring as an undersized defensive back at Washington, Nigel Burton envisioned a life as an accountant.

At 5 feet 9 and 180 pounds, he never seriously entertained playing beyond college and prepared to leave football behind after graduating with a business degree.

But those around him believed Burton could have a long career as a coach because the two-time captain and academic standout had unique leadership skills and understood UWs complex defensive schemes like few others.

"After his first year in the program, I would have guessed he would make a fine coach someday," former UW coach Jim Lambright said. "It was always the matter of does he have bigger and better plans."

Burton earned an MBA and dabbled briefly in the private sector before returning to football. After 12 years in coaching and now three as head coach at Portland State the former UW standout dubbed "Mighty Mouse" leads the Vikings against his alma mater at 1 p.m. Saturday at CenturyLink Field.

"Its not about me in any way, shape or form," Burton said. "Im not planning on suiting up on Saturday.

"If I do, I told (Portland State players) I could give them about one good play. That would be about it. Id probably blow a hamstring. Its always great being in Seattle, but this isnt at all about me."

In some ways, hes right.

This game is about the battered Huskies (1-1) rebounding from a 41-3 defeat last week at Louisiana State and looking to rebound impressively against a FCS opponent.

Its about the Vikings (1-1), who fired defensive coordinator Eric Jackson on Wednesday following a performance in which the defense surrendered 401 yards.

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