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Ohio considers online driver's education program
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TOLEDO, OH (WTOL) - It's offered in other states, teens taking driver's education classes on-line. Could that become an option here in Ohio?
During a meeting in Napoleon with driver school operators and two state lawmakers, discussion focused on the importance of continuity between classroom and street instruction.
"It would be a bad thing because the things we teach in the classroom go over into the car." says Bonnie Lech with the Key Driving School in Napoleon.
"We are teaching lifelong safety skills they need to learn in the classroom, then it has to be a one-on-one when they're out driving." says Donna Foster with Mid-America Driver Training in Bowling Green.
Even though traditional driving schools would still be needed to perform on-the-road training, Foster says on-line programs would result in jobs lost in Ohio:
"My school in Bowling Green has 18 employees. If the on-line program was allowed to go through, I would probably go down to maybe 3 or 4 employees."
State Senator Cliff Hite says he's not sure he could support legislation to create on-line driver's education courses.
"When you do math on-line that's a little different than when you're doing driver's education where people's lives could be in danger if you're not instructed well, so it's a good argument."
State Representative Bruce Goodwin is also skeptical should a proposal go before Ohio lawmakers.
"I was a former educator. I believe you can't replace that person in the classroom as easily as many people believe."
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Online education coalition sues state over budget cuts
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OLYMPIA — An online learning coalition has filed a lawsuit against the state, claiming that budget cuts have hit alternative-education programs harder than traditional schools, violating the state constitution.
Members of the Washington Families for Online Learning filed the lawsuit in King County Superior Court this week.
It alleges that lawmakers last year cut Alternative Learning Experience programs, which includes K-12 online education offered by dozens of school districts, an average 15 percent more than traditional schools.
They said a state Supreme Court decision issued last month reinforced their decision to sue. The court ruled that the state is failing to meet its constitutional duty to provide a basic education to all the state’s children.
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Coaching through the tears
Posted: February 17, 2012 at 4:09 pm
By Bill Vander Weele
Sidney Herald
Published on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 6:59 PM MST
It was probably the longest day of Staci Lange-Rice’s life. And the Savage girls basketball coach ended it by trying to lead the Warriors at a game.
On the morning of Jan. 7, Lange-Rice, who is a Sidney High School teacher, was volunteering at First Lutheran Church, Savage, by making meatballs for its annual lutefisk meal. She then received a call that fellow teacher and close friend Sherry Arnold was missing.
Lange-Rice and Arnold had built a solid friendship teaching math at Sidney High School for the past nine years.
“What drew us so close was Sherry’s and mine interests were so much the same,” Lange-Rice said. “Socially, it was always about our kids �“ we were always calling or texting what our kids were doing.”
They also experienced similar backgrounds. “We talked about our dads and their old ways of doing things. And we would chuckle about it,” Lange-Rice said. “Just finding peace out there (in the country) �“ there’s not as much stress or deadlines. There’s a lot that’s true about animals calming your nerves.”
Despite not knowing them well, Arnold always wanted to know about Savage’s girls basketball squad. “My team was always a huge interest of hers. She always asked and knew them by name.”
So on that tragic Saturday, Lange-Rice, in clothes that still stunk from her church’s raw meatballs, joined hundreds of other area residents to search for the missing teacher.
“By noon in my mind, I knew it wasn’t good,” Lange-Rice said.
The Savage native kept searching until late afternoon when she drove quickly back to her house and got dressed for her team’s game in Fairview.
“Fairview was very good to me. They showed a lot of caring and sympathy,” Lange-Rice remembers of that night. “There was a lot of concern on their faces.”
At one point during the game, she was unable to finish a thought during a time-out, but her daughter/player Bridger Rice completed the sentence �“ knowing her mother’s mind.
“It was one of the most difficult jobs I had to do,” Lange-Rice noted. “I knew Sherry would have wanted me to be there at my kids’ activities. Those times are so precious to a mom. My girls (Savage’s players) were very strong. They were very supportive and they took care of me.”
After the contest, a loss for the record, there were a lot of tears shed in Savage’s locker room.
“We were all very strong until after the game,” Lange-Rice remembers. “My feelings caught up to me at the end. I was able to grieve then and my girls were with me.”
The following Friday, it was announced that the missing teacher was believed to be dead. Lange-Rice was on the bench that night in Brockton, but assistant Becky Lyons handled the coaching duties. Lange-Rice, who was driven to the game by co-teacher and friend Mary Pfau, received hugs from referees, Brockton officials and other friends that evening.
Although Lange-Rice does her best to coach the Warriors, she admits her head sometimes isn’t totally on basketball. “It’s something that never leaves my mind,” Lange-Rice said of losing a friend.
Having the responsibilities of mother, teacher and coach hasn’t been easy. “It was hard, but I was always busy. I think that helped me keep my mind off of it. But then I had a lack of sleep because my mind couldn’t stop thinking.”
She and Sherry’s husband, Gary, keep in close contact. She’s established good relationships with some of Sherry’s other close friends. But pain exists daily. “It’s hard to walk by her room and see someone else parked in her parking space.”
She’s thankful for having her team with her during these challenging times.
“I think they’ve bonded into better people and a stronger team. They’re thankful for what they have,” the coach said. “The biggest gift is that they now look out for each other. They make sure no one needs to walk home or will be home alone.”
She notes that she has known three of the players for at least 13 years each. “This team is very close and near and dear to my heart. Their care and compassion was very supportive. I think when you show that, you become so much closer to everybody around you.”
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Fitness experts offer healthy advice on shedding 10 lbs.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -
As warmer weather and swimsuit season is quickly approaching, many throughout the country are hitting the gym to get in shape and shed some unwanted pounds.
Nashville's News 2's Lauren Murphy consulted with health and fitness experts who offered healthy ways to lose 10 pounds.
Health officials said one of the best ways to ensure weight lose is to get a good night's sleep each night and skip that extra cup of coffee to help boost energy.
"People will reach for food or for another cup of coffee. They would just be so much better off if they would just get that recommended eight hours of sleep," explained Maryanne Brockett, a personal trainer and group fitness instructor at 5 Gym in east Nashville.
Another way to help shed the pounds is split meals with friends or co-workers and to eat slowly. Experts say it takes around 30 minutes for a person's brain to register satiety and that by sharing a meal won't be quite as detrimental to a diet since you are only consuming half of the calories.
Experts also suggest that brushing your teeth can help cure a craving.
To help ease mindless eating, health officials suggest painting your nails, organizing your desk or other activities to distract yourself.
Brockett told Nashville's News 2 that it is ok for a person to indulge occasionally.
"Instead of having that one cookie when you really, really wanted it, you're going to eat that whole bag [if you deprive yourself]," she said.
Another tip to help shed the pounds is to substitute soda and alcohol for sparkling water.
"I'll put a lime in it and you'd never know the difference," said Mark Magnuson, who has successfully lost 13 pounds of fat and kept it off.
Brockett said she encourages everyone to drink plenty of water throughout the day.
"Your body is made up of water," she explained, adding, "If you don't have enough, none of [your body] functions correctly. It also helps stave off hunger so you really need to get at least 64 ounces."
Melony Barnett told Nashville's News 2 she successfully lost 10 pounds by enlisting in an exercise partner.
"It's kind of become a competition," said Barnett. "We try to outdo each other!"
Another tip that Brockett offers to those working out is to keep it fun.
"If you get bored, you're going to quit, so you always need to change it up," she explained.
According to Brockett a few other ways to shed pounds include instead of emailing co-workers drop by their office, during commercial breaks of your favorite television show perform quick workouts focusing on different areas of your body and keep healthy snacks available.
The fitness trainer also said many health and fitness magazines offer workout plans online and to place a photo of you looking your best on the refrigerator so you will be reminded of how healthy you were at that time.
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Health Net Enrolls One Millionth Member in Its Combined California State Health Programs
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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Health Net of California, Inc. and its subsidiary, Health Net Community Solutions, recently enrolled the one millionth member in their state-sponsored health plans (Medi-Cal and Healthy Families), cementing their combined role as the largest provider of state-sponsored health plans in California.
“Health Net is committed to providing quality benefits and excellent service to Californians,” said Dave Meadows, Health Net’s vice president of California Health Programs. “Reaching this milestone demonstrates our strength in California and the impact we have made in helping build healthy communities.”
To address the health and wellness needs of its growing membership, Health Net has opened four Community Solutions Centers (CSCs). These centers offer a wide range of free fitness and health-related classes, activities and events in both English and Spanish to local families all year long. In addition, individuals can speak with bilingual Health Net representatives, enroll in Medi-Cal and Healthy Families programs, and get their questions answered about Health Net benefits.
There currently are four CSC locations in California: East Los Angeles, Fresno, Bakersfield and Modesto.
Health Net recently relocated its East Los Angeles CSC to a larger building to accommodate the increased number of visits and growing demand for programs and services. The “grand re-opening” of the center is today, February 16, 2012, and includes a community health fair with free dental screenings and other health and wellness activities.
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In California, Health Net provides:
Medi-Cal in 12 counties: Fresno*, Kern*, Kings*, Los Angeles, Madera*, Orange*, Riverside*, Sacramento, San Bernardino*, San Diego, Stanislaus and Tulare. Healthy Families Program in 20 counties: El Dorado, Fresno, Kern, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Merced, Napa, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, Solano, Stanislaus, Tulare and Yolo. Healthy Families and Medi-Cal Dental programs in 26 counties: Serves more than 236,000 members statewide.
About Health Net of California
Health Net of California, Inc., a subsidiary of Health Net, Inc. (NYSE:HNT - News), is one of the largest health plans in the state. Together with Health Net Community Solutions and Health Net Life Insurance Company, it serves more than 2.2 million members statewide and contracts with 67,000-plus physicians, 300-plus hospitals and 5,000-plus pharmacies, giving its members greater choice and more convenient access to care. For more information about Health Net, visit the website at http://www.healthnet.com.
* Health Net is a sub-contracted Medi-Cal plan in these counties.
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Health and fitness agenda: ISPO Beijing
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Germany's massive ISPO trade show heads to Beijing, while Barcelona welcomes the GSMA Mobile World Congrees.
12th ISPO Beijing
February 22-25
Beijing, China
Germany’s ISPO is one of the biggest events in the world for sports goods manufacturers and suppliers, and its sister event in China draws more than 17,000 visiters and 350 brands to the burgeoning sports retail market in the region. This year the event has grown by nearly 40 percent and expanded to four days and will highlist an Action Sports Village and sports fashion events. ISPO On Snow Demo will take place February 26-27 at the Duolemeidi Ski Resort in Chongli.
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27th GSMA Mobile World Congress
February 27 - March 1
Barcelona, Spain
GSMA Mobile World Congress, a four-day event dedicated to cutting-edge mobile technology, will feature a GSMA Mobile Health program, focusing on remote monitoring, wellness, and assisted living technologies. A full program of conferences, keynotes, and panel discussions runs alongside an exhibition of the hottest new products and concept designs from the top mobile companies in the field. More than 60,000 industry members from 200 countries are expected in 2012. Tickets range from €4,999 for a platinum executive pass to €699 for an exhibitor pass. A standard gold pass, allowing access to all exhibitions, conferences, and networking opportunities, is priced at €2,699.
http://www.mobileworldcongress.com
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32nd Natural Products Expo West
March 8-11
Anaheim, California, US
Now in its 32nd year, Natural Products Expo West is one of the largest natural, organic and healthy products trade shows and conventions in the world, alongside Vivaness, with more than 55,000 industry professional attending last year's event. More than 3,000 exhibits from over 1,900 different companies showcasing the newest products in natural and specialty foods, organic, health and beauty, natural living, supplements and pet products. Its sister show, the 26th Natural Products Expo East, ran September 21-24, in Baltimore, Maryland, and drew a crowd of 25,000 with 1,300 exhibits. Natural Products Expo Asia, in its tenth year in 2012, is being held in Hong Kong on August 23-25. In 2011, the event attracted some 10,000 visitors and 300 exhibitors.
http://www.expowest.com
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101st International Women's Day
March 8
Worldwide
This year marks the 101st anniversary of International Women's Day, a global day celebrating the economic, political, and social achievements of women past, present, and future. In some countries, such as China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, it is a national holiday. Hundreds of events will be held around the world to mark the occasion, including talks, discussions, exhibitions, workshops and a range of local events. This year's theme is "Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures." To celebrate, CARE USA, a humanitarian organization that fights global poverty, will host the CARE Conference & International Women's Day Celebration, March 8, in Washington DC.
For more about the conference: http://www.careconference.org
Find out what is happening near you: http://www.internationalwomensday.com
31st IHRSA Convention
March 14-17
Los Angeles, California, US
A rival to the IDEA World Fitness Convention and FIBO, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association annual convention is another top, long-standing fitness trade show held in Los Angeles, drawing a crowd of some 7,000 industry pros every year to swap ideas and flaunt new techniques and products. Four-day passes are $795 for nonmembers/$595 for members. Two-day passes are priced at $559 (nonmembers)/$395 (members) and a one-day pass costs $450 (nonmembers)/$250 (members). http://www.ihrsa.org
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25th Salon Mondial Body Fitness Form’expo
March 16-18
Paris, France
Similar to Canada’s Canfitpro and the US’s IHRSA, France’s massive Salon Mondial Body Fitness Form’expo expects to draw some 20,000 visiters and 100 international companies representing more than 200 brands. For three day, fitness professionals can swap ideas, check out the latest products and trends, or take classes in a range of techniques offered by Leaderfit, Reebok, Les Mills and Crossfit, among others.
http://www.vivelaforme.com
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8th International Fitness Showcase (IFS)
March 23-25
Winter Gardens Blackpool, UK
The 8th annual program packs more 200 different fitness sessions into three days, designed for fitness instructors, trainers, and the public. Comparable to Inner IDEA in the US, IFS is one of Europe's biggest fitness conventions and expects around 6,000 participants from Asia and Europe with fitness and health champions leading classes on The Fit Zone, Gravity, Modern Pilates, and much more. A three-day ticket is priced at £199.
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