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24-02-2012 12:44 Spotlight skier Jeremy Hecker discusses the CCSA meet, skiing on a young team, his personal success and looks ahead to the national championships in early March.

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His jokes are powered by a manic energy coupled with quick, acerbic wit.

To the casual observer, Todd Glass appears as if he could perform stand-up for days and never run out of topics.

Kmart. The dynamics of relationships. Being compared to famous actors.

I had a girl once tell me I look like John Goodman, Glass says as he sets up one of his more well-known bits.

I know it upset me because it happened 10 years ago and I havent shut up about it ... She goes, Oh no, a young, thin John Goodman. Young and thin. That doesnt make me feel any better.

Throughout his act, Glass, who begins a four-night stand at the D.C. Improv on Thursday, oscillates between different facial expressions and hand gestures, bringing each of his bits to life. He also has a penchant for launching angry rants, not afraid to call out societys faux pas, from racial insensitivity to bad personal hygiene.

Even infomercials cant escape his comedic wrath.

It seems like the later youre up, the more every advertiser thinks you have a problem, Glass says in another bit. Sometimes Im just up late. They come on with ads at four in the morning, Do you have genital herpes? ... No, Im just not tired.

Over the last decade, Glass, 47, has become a familiar name in the stand-up world, aided by two appearances on NBCs Last Comic Standing.

A native of Paoli, Pa., he began performing stand-up in Philadelphia while he was still in high school. After seven years on the Philly scene, he moved to Los Angeles in 1990 with just a car, his clothes and a thousand bucks. For his first two years out there, Glass stayed with the parents of a friend.

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Attacks arent personal

Perhaps the core of the story recounted in "Personal attack makes developer reconsider" has been lost?

The issue surrounding Mr. Frank Haimbachs pending application is not whether he is wealthy or a member of the Board of Adjustment; it is whether anyone can guarantee that the plan is safe? The other question that lingers is whether this is another "Watchung/Marlboro Inn" development, albeit on a smaller scale?

As a member of the board, could he honestly be shocked by the frustration of his "neighbors" who knew nothing about his plans? This is far from a story about mean neighbors not wanting folks to retire comfortably. That is indeed a laughable angle.

Our friendly (really) neighborhood is unique. While worthy of a fight on the sustainable development issue alone, serious safety concerns attach specifically and uniquely to the parcel of land at issue, which has no direct public access. These concerns are heightened by the sheer size of the 4,500-square-foot home to be built on a wooded lot that slopes down to a creek and is home to owls, hawks and other wildlife.

Can anyone explain the effectively three business days notice of the hearing right before the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend? Or why families that live literally 6 feet from the proposed house apparently knew nothing of it?

If the board deems that the variances are warranted and substantially outweigh any public and environmental detriment, and that is clearly its right, then let this serve as a public record that we will hold it responsible should a fire break out, our homes or families be harmed, and the green space that Montclair has committed to preserving via "Certified Sustainable Jersey" is lost due to overdevelopment.

Thank you for airing both sides publicly.

Anne Caldas

Montclair

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March 2, 2012 - NBA Development League (D-League) NEW YORK, March 2, 2012 - The Dallas Mavericks today assigned forward Lamar Odom to the Texas Legends, the Mavericks' NBA Development League affiliate. The assignment marks the 41st time an NBA player has been assigned to his NBA D-League affiliate during the 2011-12 season and is the first assignment for Odom in his 13 year career.

Odom (6-10, 230, Rhode Island) has appeared in 32 games, four starts, for the Mavericks this season, averaging 7.7 points and 4.5 rebounds in 21.4 minutes. He has missed the team's last three games due to personal reasons.

The 2011 NBA Sixth Man of the Year, Odom was traded to the Mavericks from the Lakers prior to the start of the 2011-12 NBA season. He has appeared in 861 NBA games, averaging 14.4 points and 8.7 rebounds for his career. A two-time NBA Champion with the Lakers (2009, 2010), Odom played with the USA National Team in the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece.

Originally selected with the fourth overall selection of the 1999 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers, Odom was selected to the NBA's All-Rookie First Team in 2000 and played in the NBA Rookie Challenge that same year.

Mavericks fans can stay in step with Odom, who is expected to join the Legends today and be available when the team hosts the Austin Toros tomorrow at the Dr. Pepper Arena by logging onto nba.com/futurecast to watch all of Frisco's games live, online, for free.

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CHANDLER, AZ--(Marketwire -03/02/12)- The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the global leader in personal trainer certification, corrective exercise and sports performance training, has hired Andrew Wyant to lead NASM.

Wyant is tasked with leading the continuing development and implementation of NASM's solutions for the health and fitness industry, building well-respected content and outstanding relationships with individual trainers, athletes, schools and fitness/health club organizations globally.

"Andrew's vision, leadership and experience will help drive future growth at NASM," said Doug Krebs, president of allied health and international markets for Ascend Learning, NASM's parent company. "His background in the sports and fitness industries, his strong management skills and deep marketing expertise will help shape NASM as we continue to generate value in the fitness and wellness markets."

Before joining NASM, Wyant was vice president of marketing at LifeLock, the industry leader in identity theft protection. Wyant led the advertising and marketing efforts which helped bring the company from $3 million in annual revenues to $160 million in just three years, becoming number eight on the Inc 500 list of fastest growing private companies

Prior to LifeLock, Wyant was president, CEO and owner of Direct Spotlight Media, a direct-response marketing services firm that delivered programs to acquire customers and maximize customer lifetime value. The Ohio native also spent seven years as president, CEO and director of the Natural Golf Corporation.

"I am thrilled to join the leader in fitness instruction education and certification and believe the strong knowledge base of NASM will be a great platform for helping many more people achieve their fitness goals," said Wyant.

Wyant graduated from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, where he also served as a consultant with the Wharton Small Business Development Center.

To learn more about NASM, visit http://www.nasm.org or call 1.800.460.6276.

About NASM

Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has been a global leader in providing evidence-based certifications and advanced credentials to Health and Fitness Professionals. In addition to its NCCA-accredited fitness Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification, NASM offers a progressive career track with access to Advanced Specializations, Continuing Education courses, and accredited Bachelor and Master Degree programs. The NASM educational continuum is designed to help today's Health and Fitness Professional enhance their career, while empowering their clients to live healthier lives. To learn more, visit: http://www.nasm.org or call 1.800.460.NASM (6276).

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24-02-2012 12:13 Training video- How to create an assignment

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Campaign advocates for the usage of Title I and Title II funds for physical and health education programs and professional development for teachers

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) March 02, 2012

The NASPE SPEAK Out! Day is focused on showing Congress how they can support physical and health education by allowing Title I and Title II funds to be used for physical and health education programs and professional development for teachers. According to NASPE Senior Manager of Government Relations Carly Braxton, We are thrilled that members of the broad education community will join us to advocate for enhanced quality physical education in schools. It is everyones responsibility to make quality physical education and physical activity a reality in every school in America.

"Because physical education is not considered a core subject under the law, it is marginalized in the funding and decision-making process, said Paul Rosengard, Executive Director at SPARK. The fact is that one-third of the children in this nation are overweight or obese and that statistic is one we cannot ignore. Meeting with members of Congress and bringing this issue to the forefront of our government is the first step in ensuring that we provide the best future for our youth."

NASPE is the non-profit professional membership association that sets the standard for practice in physical education and sport. For more information on the 2012 NASPE SPEAK Out! Day visit http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/advocacy/events/LobbyDay.cfm

About NASPE

The preeminent national authority on physical education and a recognized leader in sport and physical activity, the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) is a non-profit professional membership association that sets the standard for practice in physical education and sport. NASPEs 15,000 members include: K-12 physical education teachers, coaches, administrators, researchers, and college/university faculty who prepare professionals in these areas. NASPE seeks to enhance knowledge, improve professional practice, and increase support for high-quality physical education, sport and physical activity programs. It is the largest of the five national associations that make up the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (AAHPERD). For more information, visit http://www.naspeinfo.org.

About SPARK

SPARK is a collection of research-based Physical Education, After School, Early Childhood, and Coordinated School Health programs for educators serving Pre-K through 12th grade students. Since 1989, SPARK has provided curriculum materials, teacher training, and consultation to over 100,000 teachers and youth leaders, representing many thousands of schools, organizations, and agencies worldwide. SPARK also helps educators find physical education grants. For more information on SPARK, visit http://www.sparkpe.org or email spark(at)sparkpe(dot)org or call 1-800-SPARK-PE.

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24-02-2012 05:58 And so begins the long drought. Hope you brought some water.

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ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Financial advisors who look for opportunities to prove their value to retirement plan sponsor clients will find Securian Retirements new Client Servicing Calendar especially useful.

These days, with advisor fees under greater scrutiny, it's more important than ever for advisors to demonstrate the value they provide to plan sponsors, said Rick Ayers, vice president, Securian Financial Group, Inc. The Client Servicing Calendar helps advisors take advantage of the resources we offer and provide meaningful assistance to their clients.

The Calendar offers advisors suggestions for providing service to plan sponsors and participants. It's built around quarterly events, ensuring that advisor support will be both relevant and timely. It also includes links to the materials, tools and resources in Securians Shape practice management program including:

Securians team of sales and service specialists provide a range of assistance for advisors with all levels of involvement in the retirement plan market. More information is available at the Securian Retirement site for financial professionals.

Since 1880, Securian Financial Group and its affiliates have provided financial security for individuals and businesses in the form of insurance, investments and retirement plans. Now one of the nations largest financial services providers, it is the holding company parent of a group of companies that include Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Securian Retirement is a business unit of Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

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01-03-2012 13:04 Learn more at: http://www.bullseyeglass.com This project is a cleanly designed fused and slumped plate that incorporates reactive sheet glass and stringers. By following the step-by-step instructions you will apply basic plate-making and glass-cutting principles and learn how special colors and effects can be achieved when glass chemistries interact. *** The goal of our ongoing educational video series is to explore the full range of kiln-glass methods and cover the same lessons taught in regular Bullseye classes. This is an open-ended series of online lessons appropriate for everyone from beginners to advanced kilnformers. Lessons are designed by Bullseye instructors to provide foundational skills, inspiration, and new leading-edge approaches to kiln-glass. Downloadable firing schedules, product lists, and helpful links are included.

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