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How design is changing the face of adult retail
From feminist activism to partnerships with high street stores, the adult retail industry is repositioning its identity away from seedy stereotypes, and toward the mainstream.
By Molly Long November 7, 2019 2:01 pm November 7, 2019 2:01 pm
Since their popularisation in the 1960s, the face of British sex shops has changed considerably. Departing from dimly-lit stores and cast-down gazes, much of today's adult retail industry is characterised by empowerment and community.
Sarah Warby, CEO of Lovehoney.
Judgement-free online communities
Without question, the most enabling development for this change in Britain's adult retail industry has been the internet. As CEO of online sex shop Lovehoney Sarah Warby puts it: "People love the discretion that shopping from their home affords them, knowing they can look at anything and it doesn't matter."
Online shopping provides customers with a largely judgement-free browsing experience, wherein they can reap the benefit of extensive product knowledge, recommendations and user reviews. Warby is quick to point out how different this is from the past.
"Some time ago sex shops were – dare I say – sleezy," she says. "They weren't the sort of place most of us would have thought would be relevant for us, but we're moving away from that intimidation because the internet has made things so accessible for people."
After 17 years in operation, Warby says Lovehoney's forum communities are its "beating heart". Actively avoiding any sense of shame left over from years gone by, the company encourages full and frank discussions on sex and pleasure via its website.
"We have communities for the over 70s, for example, that only thrive online," says Warby. "And I think that's just a huge change from days past, where no one would really make eye contact with you. We've made sure part of our identity is that there's no embarrassment here."
Lucy Litwack, CEO of Coco de Mer.
Open and education-focused environments
With the internet providing such a catalyst for the uptake in adult retail, you could be forgiven for thinking actual bricks and mortar sex stores had suffered. In many circumstances, however, the opposite is true.
"Anonymous shopping online has really helped so many people," says CEO of adult boutique Coco de Mer Lucy Litwack, "but on the flipside, some people can miss the education and communication that comes from being instore and talking to people."
This is echoed by Warby, who has just launched a physical Lovehoney pop-up store in London's Covent Garden: "Some people just really enjoy having a chat with another human being and asking how things work or asking for recommendations."
Lovehoney's first ever brick and mortar store includes a pick'n'mix style shopping feature.
For Warby, it was paramount Lovehoney's first physical store be designed "away from inbound stereotypes". The team worked with retail designers Other Stuff in the production of the store, with Warby noting: "We know that sex shops of the past could be seen as quite dark and oppressive, making you think you had to hide in the corner.
"The intention for this one is to feel really light and welcoming instead, with enthusiastic people ready to take you through the experience."
Litwack's boutique takes recommendations one step further, hosting "salons" for customers that offer education on products, skills and techniques to "heighten pleasure". Branding themselves as part-sex shop and part-education platform is a deliberate move by Litwack, who wants to combat the many people who "learn about sex nowadays from online pornography".
"We don't want to just offer products, we want to offer people our experience, expertise and education in a safe and empowering environment."
Ann Summers' flagship store concept in Westfield Stratford, designed by Fitch.
Designing for empowerment
This points to another change in tact – centring women's experience just as much as men's. High street mainstay Ann Summers began efforts in this some time ago, with a retail concept overhaul in 2011 by branding and retail consultancy Fitch.
At the time, marketing director for Ann Summers Fiona Davis told Design Week: "Our values are being by women, for women. [We want to bring] them the sexiest products in an environment that works for them." The team at Fitch labelled it "sexually charged, yet approachable".
Litwack echoes this, saying: "For a long time, sex stores and pornography has been about male pleasure, and there's been very little out there for women. We're trying to change that, by being a very female-focused brand."
She points to Coco de Mer's line of sex toys as further evidence of this. "A lot of [sex toy] packaging of the past had a really porn-esque look to it – products had naked women on the front for example," she says.
Branding for Coco de Mer's products, designed by Williams Murray Hamm.
As a rebuke, Litwack's packaging is designed with "empowerment in mind", with products named after women throughout history who have progressed the fight for women's rights. The packaging itself is then designed with portraits of those women.
Williams Murray Hamm led the design of the packaging, with creative director Garrick Hamm saying: "The stategy and design helps to re-establish Coco as the luxury leader it deserves to be. Sexy is: empowerment, understated style & beauty within, not cheap pink nylon knickers."
Lovehoney's approach is similarly rooted in empowerment. Warby recounts the process of shifting from third-party lingerie suppliers to designing pieces inhouse. "We started with hosiery and got all the stockings from our competitors we could find, and we realised sizing was a huge issue" she says.
"Loads of lingerie is branded as 'one size fits all', which of course it never is. As you go up into plus sizes, garments aren't just the same size but bigger, because we change and get bigger in different proportions." Now the company positions itself as size-inclusive, with many products ranging from a size six to a size 30 and has launched campaigns like #loveisnotanumber.
Litwack has curated her boutique with luxury experiences in mind.
Legitimising through big-name partnerships
Litwack says much of what Coco de Mer does is underpinned by a desire to "legitimise" its brand positioning and wider industry. Both her boutique and Warby's Lovehoney have worked with well-known partners to strengthen their names in the public mind.
UK high street health and beauty retailers Boots now stock a capsule collection of Lovehoney products, with Warby saying the company shares her own's philosophy around "sexual happiness".
"These partnerships are really important in bringing our work to the mainstream," she says. "For many people, they'll see our products in Boots and realise they're not as scary or crude as they thought."
Similarly, Coco de Mer partnered with the V&A last year to launch a lingerie collection that was inspired by some of the museum's artefacts. Titled "The Beauty of Nature" and comprising four different ranges, the line was influenced by objects including textiles designed by William Morris in 1882 and traditional Korean lacquerware.
"The V&A is a really British, luxurious heritage brand and by working with them it helped open up our brand to people who would have never heard of it before," says Litwack. "We aren't just a niche brand anymore."
Charity campaigns and activism
Moreover, the presence of these brands in the worlds of charity and activism also seeks to legitimise them. Litwack notes that it's important for her to "give back and do things that matter", too.
Often, this work is done in sectors directly related to sex. In the same vein as Coco de Mer's work in empowerment and education, the boutique is partnered with the Desert Flower Foundation, an organisation that has fought against female genital mutilation (FGM) since its founding in 2002 by supermodel and human rights activist Waris Dirie.
"FGM is a direct disabler of female pleasure and so it felt like a really authentic collaboration," says Litwack. The boutique is involved in fund and awareness raising for the organisation.
Meanwhile Lovehoney frequently supports organisations like raTrust, an STI and STD education and support organisation, and Ann Summers has previously partnered with relationship advice charity Relate.
The first physical Lovehoney shop intends to explore how the online experience can be brought instore.
The changing landscape
With so much work going to the repositioning of the sex store identity, both women are keen to see how it will progress. From technological advancements, to shifts in public perception, the industry, they say, will continue to thrive both online and instore.
Where Warby notes the "heart and soul of Lovehoney is online", she's also keen to explore into the realm of bricks and mortar shops. And Litwack echoes this but in reverse, saying physical stores are important places for interaction and education, but that online experiences can be important for people to feel comfortable.
Litwack feels the industry's identity shift continues to be promising. She says: "We're at a really exciting time now. Sex shops have the opportunity to become cultural figures in this changing landscape. People's perception of us is changing."
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LEHIGHTON — In this season of uncertainty, Lehighton's major concern is not so much a case of who it plays as much as who will play.
Last year, the Indians hoped to build on the modest success of the previous season, and appeared in position to do so at the midway point. Then, the bottom fell out and a six-game losing streak closed out the season that concluded with a final record of 3-8.
By then, long forgotten was the 3-2 record the Indians had to open the season. As for their 0-6 finish, much must be attributed to what was a strong field in Schuylkill League Division I, but, clearly, what can not be overlooked was the series of injuries that decimated the team.
Because of the expanded District 11 Class 4A playoff field, the Indians qualified for the postseason with a 3-7 regular-season record. In losing 54-14 to Northwestern Lehigh, the game somewhat mirrored their season as they took the opening possession and went down the field and scored to take a 7-0 lead.
"We didn't talk about the injuries or use injuries as an excuse when we lost," head coach Tom McCarroll said. "That said, I had never been part of a season where we had more injuries to starters.
"There were a number of things that contributed to our lack of success, but if there was a positive it forced us to play a lot of underclassmen. That didn't help them at the time, but it allowed us to develop depth and return a good group of players with experience.
"Remaining positive was difficult, and I remember looking out on the field in the Pottsville game and thinking that most of the starters had been expected to be starters for the JV team. Still, we got effort, and we're hoping the depth we developed will help us be competitive this year — no matter who we end up playing."
Leading the offensive returnees are senior wide receiver Zach Hunsicker and junior wide receiver Hunter Crum, who combined to score 25 percent of the team's touchdowns lat year. Unfortunately, the Indians scored just 24 touchdowns, and they both scored three.
Hunsicker scored his three touchdowns on 35 receptions for 502 yards, an average of 14.3 yards a reception. Crum had 15 receptions for 207 yards, an average of 13.8 yards, and two of his touchdowns, and sophomore wide receiver Ian Rarick had a touchdown.
Senior running back J.J. McDowell was second on the team in rushing with 50 carries for 204 yards and scored a receiving touchdown. Crum had 17 carries for 105 yards and a touchdown.
Senior quarterback Rich Fronheiser was forced into playing time last year, managing to complete 9-of-34 passes for 100 yards and one touchdown and five interceptions. He should feel more comfortable this season with senior Mike Yeakel and juniors Gauge Hartney and Brendan Zimmerman returning on the offensive line, and junior Rick Houser moving into a starting position.
Expected to earn starting offensive positions are senior wide receiver Brandon Kocher and junior running back Zach Miller. Because of last year's rash of injuries both saw varsity playing time.
While never achieving offensive balance, being shut out twice and scoring just one touchdown in four other losses, the Indians scored 110 of their 165 points in their three victories. This inability to control the ball, averaging 220.1 yards a game, was reflected in the offensive statistics compiled by their opponents — who had a plus-10 advantage in takeaways.
Lehighton allowed 403 points and an average of 336.8 yards a game. In seven games the Indians allowed more than 35 points, including five of allowing more than 50 — with a high of 61.
There is reason to hope for defensive improvement this year with Yeakel, Hartney and Crum returning starters on the line, and Houser and Stine moving into full-time starting positions. Returning starters in the secondary are Hunsicker and McDowell, and there is plenty of depth with senior Steve Fritzinger, Kocher and sophomore Ethan Buchert getting experience last year.
Developing the linebacking corps appears to be the biggest challenge with Zimmerman the lone returning full-time starter. Fronheiser also saw playing time at linebacker last year.
As for who the Indians will be playing, that was not finalized until three weeks before their opening game, Friday, Sept. 11, at Panther Valley. Originally, they would not have played their traditional rival because of the merger between the Schuylkill and Colonial leagues, which has been put on hold until 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Because the start of this season was moved back two weeks, the Indians' league game against rival Tamaqua would not have been played, but now the teams will play Friday, Sept. 18.
Also on the schedule are games against the other former Schuylkill League Division I members Pottsville, which begins a run of four consecutive home games, Saturday, Sept. 26; Jim Thorpe; Blue Mountain, Thursday, Oct. 15; and North Schuylkill — which replaces Jim Thorpe as the traditional season finale. Pine Grove is the lone new opponent on the schedule.
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After a windy night at Heart Lake we wake up to a clear sky! The view and the panorama is sooooo much nicer without the smoke!
Today is a special day on our JMT hike: Half way! We will pick up our resupplies at Muir Trail Ranch which is about the same distance from the trailheads in Yosemite Valley and Mount Whitney!
The John Muir Trail is now officially the longest hike I've ever done! We are close to the 100-mile-mark, that matches my previously longest hike, when I was section hiking a long distance trail ("Mariazellerweg") in Austria.
Looking back to Selden Pass – the smoke is gone!
Our goal is to get down to Muir Trail Ranch (MTR) as quickly as possible. We will for sure spend some time there repacking our food and want to reach Evolution Valley in the evening to have a good starting point for Muir Pass tomorrow.
The night was rather windy, in this case it is a good thing, because the wind cleared out the smoke. I hope we will not see any more of it.
We do not meet many people on the trail this morning, not even when passing the lovely Sallie Keys Lakes which would have made a nice campsite.
The official JMT route bypasses Muir Trail Ranch, but there are cut-off trails for hikers coming from the north and from the south. When I reach the northern cut-off I must be sleeping, because I completely miss it.
Kevin is far behind and hence I continue on the JMT and get into a real hiking mood, following the nice trail. At one point I check my altimeter and realize that I must have already passed the intersection. Of course, signposts are at intersections, stupid!
When I finally reach Muir Trail Ranch Kevin is already repacking his food, and once more fixing his hiking boots (he has repeatedly been asking me for duct tape already).
After paying my fees (for shipping and storing my resupply bucket) and buying a new gas canister I get my bucket, wondering how all that food is supposed to fit into my bear canister.
Until the end of the trail, there is no further possibility to buy burgers, chocolate or drinks. All must be carried from here. But that is exactly what I'm on this trail for: 8-10 days without any major signs of civilization!
But I have to admit, that I am a bit worried that I have enough food with me. There would be plenty of food in the hiker buckets (left by other hikers, free to take) but the limiting factor is the space in my bear can.
I also leave my mosquito repellent in the hiker buckets to make room for some extra chocolate bars. So far I didn't have any bug problems – fingers cross that it stays that way.
After over an hour we leave MTR south on the Florence Lake Trail. Oh boy, that backpack is heavy now! We get back on the JMT and since MTR we're following the South Fork of the San Joaquin river upstream. Soon we reach the bridge over Piute Creek which marks the entrance to Kings Canyon National Park, we're leaving John Muir Wilderness.
Here we meet 16-days-guy again, we haven't seen him since Vermillion Valley Resort. Apparently he hikes a slower pace than he initially intended. We make a break at the bridge, after a nice chat he leaves before us and is gone again. I wonder if and how often we will see him again.
Some distant thunder reminds us to get going again, also there is a little smoke again blowing up the valley – but far less than yesterday. The thunderstorm seems to catch up and I push quite hard hoping to outrun it. Successfully, I don't get more than a few drops and before reaching the entrance of Evolution Valley the sky has cleared up again.
Before entering Evolution Valley we have to overcome a short but steep climb, enjoying the raging waterfalls of Evolution Creek.
When having to cross Evolution Creek we get our feet wet for the first time on the entire trail. This creek crossing has a particular reputation of being dangerous, requiring waist-deep wades at times.
From here to McClure meadow there is some flat and pleasant hiking. We find a very nice campsite close to the creek and a view on McClure Meadow.
McClure Meadow in Evolution Valley.
And there's another milestone we reached today: Less than 100 miles to go!


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Q: How can I get this child theme stylesheet to properly load? Or if it is correct, why doesn't my child theme appearance match the parent? I've read the Codex article on child themes, and numerous StackExchange Q&As, but I've not been able to get this figured out. The impact is that my child theme does not exhibit the same styling as the parent theme, thus making it unusable.
I'm using the theme Nisarg as the parent, and have created the child using nisarg-child while also creating the proper headers in that style.css. There is no styling in this sheet.
If I have the parent active, a single instance of style.css loads:
<link rel="stylesheet" id="nisarg-style-css" href="https://mydomain/wp-content/themes/nisarg/style.css?ver=4.9.6" type="text/css" media="all">
Everything is as it should be.
If I activate the child theme, and use the code below as my function.php, I get three instances of style.css loaded:
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And the three instances:
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<link rel="stylesheet" id="nisarg-child-style-css" href="https://mydomain/wp-content/themes/nisarg-child/style.css?ver=1.0.0" type="text/css" media="all">
<link rel="stylesheet" id="nisarg-style-css" href="https://mydomain/wp-content/themes/nisarg-child/style.css?ver=4.9.6" type="text/css" media="all">

If this is correct, my appearances are not.
Because the parent theme also has wp_enqueue_style( 'nisarg-style', get_stylesheet_uri() ); in its functions.php, I also tried the approach from this question. This does result in a single copy of each parent and child style sheets being loaded, but my theme still doesn't display correctly:
<link rel="stylesheet" id="nisarg-css" href="https://mydomain/wp-content/themes/nisarg/style.css?ver=4.9.6" type="text/css" media="all">
<link rel="stylesheet" id="nisarg-style-css" href="https://mydomain/wp-content/themes/nisarg-child/style.css?ver=4.9.6" type="text/css" media="all">

If this loading appears correct, what am I missing? What is causing the two themes to have differences in their appearance? And how do I fix it?

A: I think you need to declare the bootstrap dependency when you enqueue the parent stylesheet (bootstrap.css is enqueued by the parent theme).
The parent theme doesn't declare the dependency but enqueues style.css after bootstrap.css, so it "just" works. But when you change the order of the enqueue, the dependencies are broken. Use the third parameter of wp_eneuque_style() to declare dependencies and WordPress will take care of the order, not matter the order in the code.
add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', 'my_theme_enqueue_styles' );
function my_theme_enqueue_styles() {

    wp_enqueue_style(
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        ['bootstrap'] // Dependencies (bootstrap is enqueued by parent them)
    );

    wp_enqueue_style(
        'nisarg-child-style',  // Handler/key
        get_stylesheet_uri(), // URL
        ['nisarg'], // Dependencies
        wp_get_theme()->get('Version') // version
    );

}

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The School Liaison Officer's primary function is to serve as a conduit between parents, educators and the command so that military-connected children experience a seamless transition during the transfer between schools. Most military children move up to nine times in their PreK-12th grade years and consistency and retention of educational goals is a major focus for families when planning to PCS. The School Liaison Officers can offer information on area schools and help facilitate communication between the military family on matters relating to regional public and private schools as well as home school and alternative modes of education.
The School Liaison Officer provides information and resources for military families on internal organizations including, but not limited to, Fleet & Family Support Programs (FFSP), Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), Child & Youth Program (CYP) activities as well as some external organizations, such as but not limited to, the Armed Services YMCA, Military Family Collaborative, and Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. They also serve as a subject matter expert in education-related issues such as the Interstate Compact for Military Children, Department of Education, local school districts and other education related organizations.
*Please see Core Services for specific school related supports available.
The School Liaisons can:
• Answer questions about school enrollment options
• Provide information about local schools and boundaries
• Assist with inbound/outbound school transfers
• Help you understand and navigate the special education process
• Provide resources for college readiness
• Assist with agency referrals
School Liaison Officers are available to assist all service members and their families with school-related questions. Visit our Directory for contact information or for program updates and assistance.
Why School Liaison Officers?
• Families move an average of every 2.9 years
• Children attend up to 9 different schools by graduation
• Families experience increased stress related to deployment during wartime
• School Transition Services (PCS Cycle): School Liaison Officers assist families with school transfers and help "level the playing field" for military children and youth.
• Deployment Support: School Liaison Officers connect educators with the Navy deployment support system to inform them about the cycles of deployment and the tools available to assist educators in working with Navy children.
• Command, School, Community Communications: School Liaison Officers serve as subject-matter experts for installation commanders on K-12 issues, helping to connect command, school and community resources.
• Home School Linkage and Support: School Liaison Officers assist Navy families by gathering and sharing information on home schooling issues, policies and legislation from local school districts. They also help leverage Navy Child and Youth Programs resources to support these families.
• Partnerships in Education (PIE): PIE creates a volunteer network of resources to support installation and community members who have a vested interest in the success of all youth.
• Post-Secondary Preparations: School Liaison Officers leverage installation and school resources to provide graduating military students with access to post-secondary information and opportunities.
• Special Needs System Navigation: School Liaison Officers provide information about installation and community programs and services, make referrals to the Exceptional Family Member Program, and offer assistance in navigating the administrative systems within local education agencies.
ACADEMIC ANCHOR
Academic Anchor is Navy Region Southwest's bimonthly School Liaison Newsletter. It addresses educational issues that affect military children in our region and provides information about upcoming events.
Schools (Coronado)
Schools (Point Loma)
Schools (San Diego)
What is a School Liaison and how can they help me?
- School Liaison Officers (SLO) help by providing you with educational information on your new area (based on residence) and link you up with a SLO in your next duty station if you are leaving NRSW. SLOs also offer resources on deployment support, are the liaison between command, schools and military families, work with commands and schools on the Partnership in Education program, can help families navigate the special needs programs in districts, and offer information and support for Home School and Post Secondary preparation.
How do I choose a school?
- We know the importance of choosing a school that best meets the needs of your military child(ren). Even though we are unable to make direct recommendations for schools, we are available to help you acquire information and research the schools in your area and within NRSW. We can provide overall information on districts as well as help you determine what schools you might be mapped to once you have a residence.
What is the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)?
- A New Education Law: The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed by President Obama on December 10, 2015, and represents good news for our nation's schools. This bipartisan measure reauthorizes the 50-year-old Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the nation's national education law and longstanding commitment to equal opportunity for all students. The new law builds on key areas of progress in recent years, made possible by the efforts of educators, communities, parents, and students across the country. For more information, please visit: https://www.ed.gov/ESSA
What are the health and immunization requirements?
- Immunization and health check up fact sheet for the California Dept of Education can be found at: www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/hn/cefimmunization.asp. Once you determine where you will live and what school your child will attend, you should also check with your school to be sure there are no additional district requirements.
What are the School Registration procedures?
- This depends on what school district you are looking to enroll your child in. We recommend that once you establish residence, that you contact the school directly. However, one thing you can do to prepare is to use the Checklist for School Moves to ensure that you hand carry all necessary documents.
What do I do if I'm on a housing wait-list or am in temporary housing?
- Most military housing areas and school districts within school boundaries of military housing are familiar with this situation. We recommend that you ask your local housing office for a letter indicating that you are on the waitlist, and will be moving into housing within 30 days. Most times this is all the schools need to proceed with registration. If you have questions or issues, please contact your SLO.
What is the Interstate Compact and what can it do for my family?
- The Interstate Compact seeks to make transition easier for the children of military families so that they are afforded the same opportunities for educational success as other children and are not penalized or delayed in achieving their educational goals. More information can be found at: www.mic3.net.
What options are there for before and after school care?
- Before and After school care is something that has created a challenge for some families given the lack of availability. We recommend that you start looking for care early! As soon as you arrive and have registered your child in school, begin by asking your school or district what they offer. This is many times the best option, particularly if they offer on site care. If they don't, many times the school will know what is available close to the school or in your community. If you are still having difficulty, contact your School Liaison Officer and they will work with you to try to find other options.
What do I do if I'm moving with a child with special needs?
- In the Navy, your School Liaison Officer can help you with the special needs navigation of the school or district that you are planning to send your child(ren) to. You should also contact the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) to ensure that you are enrolled and that you have all information and resources that they offer. * Please note that the Marine Corps School Liaisons do not assist with Special Needs navigation. They have an EFMP that covers both medical and educational assistance. This is important to know in NRSW, and especially in Metro San Diego since we work jointly to serve our military families.
Can School Liaison Officers advocate in an IEP for my child?
- The Navy School Liaisons are not able to advocate on your behalf. In our program, we offer information, resources and help you find the right people to talk to at the school or district. If you ever have issues with your IEP or school, please call your School Liaison since we also have many community resources that can offer guidance and direct assistance.
Worldwide NavySLO Directory.pdf
Academic Anchor.pdf
ORGANIZATIONS DEVOTED TO THE MILITARY FAMILY
https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/: Are you a service provider looking for a program or service across all installations? Simply select the program or service and then choose any installation or enter any zip code. A downloadable directory for all installations will be available on the results page.
DoDEA: The Department of Defense Educational Activity instructional program provides a comprehensive pre-kindergarten through 12th grade curriculum overseas and at select locations in the continental U.S.
Military Youth on the Move: A website to help kids learn about new duty station.
Plan My Move: Installation specific information to help families PCS.
Home Front San Diego
The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC): MCEC's work is focused on ensuring quality educational opportunities for all military children affected by mobility, family separation, and transition. MCEC School Quest is a school finder.
National Military Family Association: Founded 43 years ago, the National Military Family Association is the leading non-profit organization focusing on issues important to military families.
Fleet & Family Support Programs: Information on installations in Navy Region Southwest and the many services provided for military families.
Military Impacted Schools Association (MISA): A national organization of school superintendents. Our mission is to serve school districts with a high concentration of military children.
Interstate Compact for Military Children: The Compact has been signed by the state of California and addresses the key issues of Eligibility, Enrollment, Placement and Graduation encountered by military families. Roll out has taken place in some districts in Metro San Diego and is pending in others. Contact your School Liaison for more information.
Your child should be enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) if he or she has special needs.
*This is a mandatory program for any family member who has special medical, educational, developmental, and/or emotional need or concern. For questions and enrollment information, please call the EFMP Lead at: 619-532-3195 or visit http://navylifesw.com/sandiego/families/ffsc/.
DirectSTEP® eCourses explain legal requirements and best practices for behavior management, autism, IDEA eligibility, IEPs and more. They also teach parents and educators how to handle critical education issues to obtain positive outcomes while applying education laws to the day-to-day world of teaching and learning. These eCourses are available for use by all Sailors, parents, Military/DoD personnel assigned to Navy installations and K-12 educators serving military children. Go to http://navycyp-ds.lrp.com and self-register for eCourses.
Navy EFMP: Exceptional Family Member Program. For questions and enrollment information, please call the EFMP Lead at: 619-532-3195 or visit http://navylifesw.com/sandiego/families/ffsc/
Team of Advocates for Special Kids (TASK): A nonprofit charitable organization whose mission is to enable individuals with disabilities to reach their maximum potential by providing them, their families and the professionals who serve them with training, support, information, resources and referrals, and by providing community awareness programs.
PACER: With over 30 different projects, the Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights provides individual assistance, workshops, publications, and other resources to help families make decisions about education and other services for their child or young adult with disabilities.
LD On-line: The world's leading website on learning disabilities and ADHD, serving more than 200,000 parents, teachers, and other professionals each month.
NICHCY: National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities serves the nation as a central source of information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth.
Military Homefront Special Needs/EFMP: This site includes all enrollment information, toolbox of resources, and worldwide directory.
Military One Source: ROC: The EFMP ROC is a ready, one-source access point to the Resources, Options and Consultations available to military families with special needs through Military OneSource.
San Diego Regional Center: The San Diego Regional Center provides a variety of services to persons with developmental disabilities and their families that are based on individual needs and supports their independence:
Tutor.com: for U.S. Military Families, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, is a free program that allows eligible college and grades K-12 students in U.S. military families to connect to a live tutor online at any time for one-to-one help with homework, studying, test prep, proofreading and more. The service is available at no charge to all grades K-12 students and service members-regardless of whether the service member is serving full-time or part-time-plus some adult dependents on active duty.
National Parent Teacher Association: An organization dedicated to making a difference in the education, health, and safety of America's children and youth.
The Education Trust: Promotes high academic achievement for all students at all levels—pre-kindergarten through college.
Guide to Online Schools: From K-12 to college, explore online learning modes, hear from experts, and read how Khan Academy and other free resources help students get ahead.
Todaysmilitary.com: Provides overview of joining the military- resources for parents and educators.
POST SECONDARY SUPPORT
• CollegeBoard.org: Offers students free grade, activities and test score specific profiles and information on hundreds of colleges.
• StudentAid.ed.gov: Provides student financial assistance resources.
• GIBill.va.gov: VA website for Post 9/11 GI Bill, transferability and Yellow Ribbon.
• fastweb.com: Find schools and ways to pay on FastWEB.
• finaid.org: The smart student guide to financial aid.
ACADEMY AND ROTC
• defense.gov: Military Academy Links for West Point , Navy, AF, CG, Merchant Marine.
• todaysmilitary.com: ROTC links for Army, Navy and Air Force.
MILITARY SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES
• aid.military.com: Military scholarship search.
• deca.org/scholarships: DECA scholarships for military children.
• fra.org: Fleet Reserve Association.
• vfw.org: Veterans of Foreign Wars.
• anchorscholarship.com: Anchor Scholarships Foundation.
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES
• bigfuture.collegeboard.org: College board scholarship search
• collegenet.com: College Net Scholarship database.
• nationalmerit.org: National Merit Scholarships.
• petersons.com: Peterson's Undergraduate Scholarship Search.
• princetonreview.com: Princeton Review Scholarships and Aid.
• scholarships.com
• www.wingsoveramerica.us
Scholarship Opportunities.pdf
School Relocation Checklist
CORONADO AREA
The city of Coronado is located across the bay from San Diego and is connected to the mainland by the San Diego – Coronado Bridge. Coronado is home to 25,000 people and covers 32 square miles. Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) and Naval Amphibious Base (NAB) are located in Coronado. School placement in Coronado Unified School District (CUSD) is based on where you live. Additionally, there are two private schools in Coronado. For more information on local public, private or homeschools, please contact your Naval Base Coronado School Liaison Officer at nbcslo@navy.mil.
Public Schools Serving the Military Housing and Community Neighborhoods in Coronado
Silver Strand and Coronado Cays:
Silver Strand Elementary (K-5): 1350 Leyte Rd., Coronado, CA 92118, 619-522-8934
Coronado Middle School (6-8): 550 F Ave., Coronado, CA 92118, 619-522-8921
Coronado High School (9-12): 650 D Ave., Coronado, CA 92118, 619-522-8907
Naval Amphibious Base
Village Elementary School (K-5): 600 Sixth St., Coronado, CA 92118, 619-522-8915
Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado Shores and Village
Enrollment Documents Needed:
1. Proof of Residency – 2 documents required
2. Signed Proof of Residency Affidavit
3. Driver's License or other picture ID
4. Original Birth certificate
5. Current immunization record
6. Withdrawl slip (if mid-year), name and address of previous school (unofficial transcripts required for 10th -12th grade students)
7. School Entry Health Check-up required for K/1st grade entrance
8. Oral Health/Dental Exam required for K/1st grade entrance
9. Last Report Card - middle school students and incoming 9th grade students
10. Pertussis Immunization - Grades 7-12 students only
There is a school bus for elementary students living in the Cays to and from Silver Strand Elementary. There is a school bus for middle school students living in the Cays, Silver Strand, and NAB to and from Coronado Middle School. High school students can ride the city bus for $36/month. A bus pass can be purchased at Vons grocery store, 868 Orange Ave., Coronado.
The first step to registering your child can be found at this link: http://coronadousd.net/parents-students/registration-enrollment/. The second step is going into your child's school to submit remaining paperwork.
Silver Strand Elementary before and after school care option:
Silver Strand Child & Youth Center, 1302 Leyte Road, 619-435-5056, www.militarychildcare.com
Village Elementary before and after school care option:https://village.coronadousd.net/
Coronado Middle School: http://cms.coronadousd.net/
Coronado High School: http://chs.coronadousd.net/
Islander Sports Foundation (middle and high school sports): www.islandersportsfoundation.com
Military Families link: http://coronadousd.net/parents-students/military-families/
By February 1 of each year, every school in California is required by state law to publish a School Accountability Report Card (SARC).
The SARC contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. Under the Local Control Funding
Formula (LCFF) all local educational agencies (LEAs) are required to prepare a Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), which
describes how they intend to meet annual school-specific goals for all pupils, with specific activities to address state and local priorities.
Additionally, data reported in an LCAP is to be consistent with data reported in the SARC. The link to find all of CUSD's SARC's is: https://coronadousd.net/about/school-accountability-report-card-sarc/school-accountability-report-cards-for-2013-2014/
Supports in place for military students
Naval Base Coronado and Coronado Unified School District MOU and Local Partnership Council
Anchored4Life Transition and Resiliency Program
United Through Reading site at Silver Strand Elementary
Military Family Life Counselors
Tutor.com/military
Special Ed Connection/Direct Step
Partnerships in Education
Operation Bigs
Operation Pals
DoDEA Grants
Federal Impact Aid
MIC-3
For more information about any of the above, contact your School Liaison Officer at 619-545-9845, 619-991-2509, or nbcslo@navy.mil.
Sacred Heart Parish School, TK-8
706 C Ave., Coronado, CA 92118
www.sacredheartcoronado.org
Christ Church Day School, K-6
www.ccds.org
SOUTH BAY UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
South Bay Union is the most southwesterly school district in the United States. The Pre-Kindergarten-8 District serves a diverse population in Imperial Beach, San Ysidro, and south San Diego.
Region: 14.38 square miles of land area and 2.29 square miles of water area
Population Served: 75,823
Current Enrollment: 7,871 (including 533 Preschool Students)
Military Connected: 6%
Number of Schools: 12 (including two dependent Charter Schools and one Preschool)
Number of Certificated Employees: 386
Number of Classified Employees: 270
Number of Part-time Substitute Employees: 253
Number of Management/Supervisory/Confidential Employees: 42
Adopted 2018-2019 Operating Budget: $77,045,541
Unduplicated Students: 85.79%
Dual Language Immersion Program
STEAM Academy
Visual and Performing Arts Program
Instrumental Music Program
No Excuses University
Ethnic Composition
43 percent Hispanic
25 percent Caucasian
17 percent Not Stated
5 percent Filipino
4 percent African American
Bayside STEAM Academy (TK-6)
Berry (TK-6)
Central (TK-6)
Emory (TK-6)
Imperial Beach Charter (TK-8)
Mendoza (TK-6)
Nestor Language Academy Charter (TK-8)
Nicoloff (TK-6)
Oneonta (TK-6)
Pence (TK-6)
Sunnyslope (TK-6)
VIP Village (Preschool)
South Bay Union Military Families Page: https://www.sbusd.org/Page/333
SAN YSIDRO SCHOOL DISTRICT
The coastal community of San Ysidro is located 15 miles south of San Diego and lies adjacent to the United States-Mexico International Border. Often described as "The Gateway to Mexico," San Ysidro attracts a tremendous number of tourists annually, making it the busiest border crossing in the world.
The residents are predominantly Hispanic/Latino, but the community is enriched with a multicultural population comprised of Filipinos, African-Americans, Asians, Caucasians, and American Indians. Most of the land, extending eastward from the heart of the community, is being developed or awaiting development.
San Ysidro's location and near perfect year-round climate offer outstanding recreational activities for ocean, mountain and desert enthusiasts. Popular pastimes include boating, fishing and attending professional sports games. Cultural opportunities include art galleries, museums and theaters in an area with a rich historical background. Housing is easily obtainable in the city.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS MIDDLE SCHOOLS
La Mirada, Ocean View Hills, Smythe, Sunset, & Willow
GRADES START
TIME DISMISSAL
TIME FRIDAY
DAY DISMISSAL
TK 8:15 am 12:30 pm 12:05 pm
Kinder 8:15 am 2:15 pm 12:20 pm
1st-6th 8:15 am 2:45 pm 1:15 pm
San Ysidro Middle & Vista Del Mar Middle
MINIUMUM
7th-8th 7:45 am 2:04 pm 12:30 pm
FAQs Based on the SLO 7 Core Services
School Transition Services
My child is ready to transition out of the CDC and I need to register my child for Kindergarten, how do I do that?
Parents can attend a Kindergarten Transition Brief that is offered at their CDC. The brief provides information such as eligibility, enrollment requirements, school options, checklists, and resources. The Naval Base Coronado School Liaison also provides this service to families on an individual basis, if needed.
We are PCSing this summer and the schools are closed. We have several questions that need to be answered. Who do we contact?
The first step is to look online at the schools webpages. There you will find answers to most of your questions. If you need more information, the School Liaison Officer works year round and is available to answer your questions throughout the summer. In addition, you can also contact Coronado Unified's Student Services at the District Office at 619-522-8900 ext. 1032.
How do I request before and after school care?
If you attend Silver Strand Elementary and need before and after school care, visit militarychildcare.com where you can find comprehensive information on child care programs worldwide, conduct a customized search for the care you need and submit a request for care at any time and from any location. If you attend Village Elementary School, more information can be found at: http://coronadousd.net/departments/preschool-child-care/
We are staying at the NASNI Navy Lodge; can my children attend Coronado schools?
While staying in temporary Navy lodging, there are designated schools for your child to attend until your family receives permanent housing. Those schools are: Village Elementary, Coronado Middle, and Coronado High School. If you move to a permanent house that is located in a different district, other than Coronado, your child will be assigned to a different school.
How do I request an inter-district transfer request?
Submit the completed application, which is available online, to your district of residence for review and release. Once the resident district has reviewed your application, they will send the signed application to CUSD's Office of the Superintendent. Depending on your resident district, you may be able to pick up your request after review/release and hand carry it to CUSD's Office of the Superintendent. Applications will be reviewed beginning in June, and are based upon space availability. Transfers are not first come first serve. Once admitted into a school, an inter-district student is generally allowed to continue at that school to the highest grade level.
How do I dis-enroll my child from school?
Over the holidays is a busy time for schools as many current students transfer to new locations. Requesting unofficial records from the school's office at least one week prior to transferring will allow enough time for the school to make copies. Also, student obligations must be cleared before the release packet is given to the parent/guardian. This includes the following: return of library books, textbooks, and other educational materials, payment for lost or damaged materials, and lunch account must be cleared. Informing the front office at least one week prior to leaving will ensure a smooth transition from the current school to the receiving school.
The Interstate Compact seeks to make transition easier for the children of military families so that they are afforded the same opportunities for educational success as other children and are not penalized or delayed in achieving their educational goals. More information can be found at: www.mic3.net
What deployment supports are in place for students (and their parents)?
Operation Pals, an after-school deployment club, operates at Silver Strand Elementary and Village Elementary, for students in grades K-3. Students meet weekly, in sessions throughout the school year, and are mentored by sailors, who assist with homework and participate in an activity with them. Operation Bigs, an after-school deployment club, operates at Silver Strand Elementary for student's ages 7-11 years old. Students meet weekly throughout the school year with their mentor. Anchored4Life is offered to students at Silver Strand Elementary School and Village Elementary School. It is a transition and resiliency program and deployment kits and activities are offered to students that participate. Each school in Coronado has a MFLC (Military Family Life Counselor) that offers individual counseling, as well as group counseling to students for deployment support. Deployment club, military kids club, and friendship club are just a few of the options that military students can participate in. Coronado Military Spouses meets quarterly and offers deployment support for military spouses in the community. MFLCs lead the themed interactive discussions and provide an opportunity for spouses to share their experiences and gain new insights from other experienced spouses. These meetings rotate school sites and are offered the 1st Wednesday from 8:30-9:30am. In addition, the School Liaison has a list of deployment resources you may find useful.
Command, School, Community Communications
What are Federal Impact Aid Survey Cards and why are they important?
At the beginning of every new school year the Federal Impact Aid Survey Cards will be sent home to every student in the district. A separate card must be completed and returned for each child. These completed cards will result in more federal money to help reimburse the California Department of Education for the cost of educating federally connected (military and DoD civilian) children whose families do not pay California state taxes. This will mean more resources for the schools and ultimately our children. These funds help to pay for things such as text books, technology, and substitute teachers which can impact our military connected child's learning. Your information is not going to be shared with anyone outside the state and federal government, and the money for the school districts comes directly from the Department of Education and is based on the number of military connected children educated by the state.
Homeschool Linkage and Support
What supports are in place for my K-12 homeschool students?
The Coronado Homeschool Network meets quarterly for STEAM outings on Naval Base Coronado and in the surrounding community. Students have the opportunity to experience static displays at local Navy commands and parents have the opportunity to network with other families that are homeschooling their children.
Partnerships in Education (PIE)
How are Navy commands providing support in the local schools?
Sailors are volunteering in the local schools by providing support for jog-a-thons, Operation Pals, fall festivals, luaus, Friday Family Fun nights, and other special events. Sailors enjoy providing community service to the local schools and have provided years of support to Operation Pals, the after-school deployment club, and the jog-a-thons.
What partnership opportunities are available to my command?
If your command is looking for a COMREL opportunity, contact the School Liaison. The School Liaison always has opportunities for sailors to volunteer in the local schools. The ways to volunteer are endless.
Post-Secondary Preparation
I have the Post 9/11 GI Bill benefit and I'd like to transfer it to my child. Can I do that?
Transferability of the Post 9/11 GI Bill is a retention tool and in order to find out if you are eligible to transfer it, you must contact the VA. The School Liaison can provide you with the contact information. Additional information can be found at: www.GIBill.va.gov
Special Needs System Navigation
My child is 3 years old and I suspect there are delays that require early intervention. What should I do?
You must first contact the Student Services Department at your neighborhood School District. There are five basic steps to become familiar with in the special education process:
Referral or request for evaluation,
Eligibility determination,
Individualized Educational Program (IEP) development, and
Progress Monitoring and IEP review.
My child has an IEP and I need an advocate. Can the SLO advocate?
The School Liaison is a liaison between the school and the military and cannot be an advocate for a family. There are other organizations that can, and the SLO can refer to those organizations. The SLO's role is to assist families in navigating the special education system within the school district and to assist with connecting you to the right people at the school or district office. The SLO can also connect you to military resources that are available.
650 McCain Blvd.
Mon-Fri: 7:30 am-4 pm
Point Loma Area
SAN DIEGO COUNTY AND SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Links to the 42 school districts in San Diego County can be found on the San Diego County Department of Education website and the Naval Base Point Loma School Liaison Officer has additional resources to assist families who are relocating to Naval Base Point Loma and San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD).
There are no DoD schools located on Naval Base Point Loma, however, there are many public schools belonging to the San Diego Unified School District located close to many Lincoln Military housing locations, including Gateway Village, Village at NTC, Admiral Hartman, Chesterton and Villages at Serra Mesa.
Your school is determined by your residence address and you are always guaranteed your neighborhood school site within SDUSD. Determine your neighborhood in the SDUSD at School Finder.
If you would like to choose a school other than your neighborhood school, please review the Choice Application process and all of your options in the SDUSD Choice Enrollment Guide. Be aware that the Choice application priority period typically opens on/about October 3 and remains open until on/about November 14 to apply for the following academic year.
In San Diego Unified School District transportation services transportation is very limited. Students attending their residence or "neighborhood" school, in most cases, do not qualify. Transportation is also not provided for those attending a school outside of their neighborhood school through the Choice program. Some exceptions include non-public, Special Education and Magnet schools. You may review additional transportation at SDUSD Enrollment Options Transportation Information. Or if your child requires special education services, contact the Special Education office to get started.
Public charter schools located in San Diego County can be located at San Diego County Office of Education and California Department of Education. Each charter school of interest should be contacted for individual policies on eligibility, enrollment and application processes/procedures. As with the SDUSD Choice program, enrollment periods for these schools can be as early as a year in advance and some school sites may not have waiting lists.
INDEPENDENT STUDY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SDUSD offers is a K-12 Independent Study school that offers an alternative to traditional schools at Mt. Everest Academy (MEA). Additional Independent Study schools can be located at California Department of Education Independent Study Schools.
Private school addresses, phone numbers, school administrators, grade span, programs offered, and enrollment by grade can be found on the Private School Directory, which lists private schools that filed the annual Private School Affidavit and reported enrollments of six or more students.
There are no statutes in California at this time dealing specifically and exclusively with private home education or schooling at home.
However, there are four legal alternatives for homeschooling:
1. Home educators may establish a private school, based I their home, but must file a private school affidavit with the Superintendent of Public Instruction of California.
2. Homeschooling parents may enroll their children in a private school PSP (private school satellite program) that has filed a private school affidavit with the Superintendent of Public Instruction of California.
3. A child being taught by a home-schooling parent, who has valid California teacher's credential.
4. The home-schooled puplil may enroll in a public school independent study program.
For more information visit California Department of Education Schooling at Home.
For special events and networking with other military homeschool families contact the Naval Base Point Loma School Liaison Officer at 619-553-8290.
SPECIAL EDUCATION NAVIGATION
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) includes identification of the family member's special needs and enrollment in the program, assignment coordination and family support.
SDUSD Special Education Department The San Diego Unified School District identifies, and assesses all students within the district from birth to 21 years of age who may have disabilities, and providing appropriate support and/or related services to those students determined by an educational evaluation.
Visit militarychildcare.com where you can find comprehensive information on child care programs worldwide, conduct a customized search for the care you need and submit a request for care at any time and from any location.
SDUSD offers the FREE PrimeTime Extended Day Program, for elementary and middle school students with a fun and engaging learning environment during the hours most parents/guardians are working. An application must be filed and be aware that most schools have a waitlist.
For more information about school immunization requirements and resources, visit the California Department of Public Health or SDUSD Enrollment Requirements.
KINDERGARTEN AND TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN
SDUSD Kindergarten Enrollment Requirements Children entering Kindergarten must turn 5 on or before September 1.
SDUSD Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is offered to children who turn 5 between September 2 and December 2. TK students enter kindergarten the following school year.
Traditional and Year Round SDUSD Academic Calendar(s).
MILITARY INTERSTATE COMPACT
The Interstate Compact seeks to make transition easier for the children of military families so that they are afforded the same opportunities for educational success as other children and are not penalized or delayed in achieving their educational goals. More information can be found at: www.mic3.net.
We know the importance of choosing a school that best meets the needs of your military child(ren). Even though we are unable to make direct recommendations for schools, we are available to help you acquire information and research the schools within NRSW. We can provide overall information on districts as well as help you determine what schools you might be mapped to once you have a residence. Academic, demographic, and fiscal information on California schools can be found using the following resources:
Ed-Data
California Dashboard
School Accountability Report Card
SchoolDigger.com
What to do if we're on the housing wait-list or am in temporary housing?
In SDUSD you are able to enroll in your neighborhood school site while on a military housing waitlist for up to six months. Please request a letter from your Lincoln Military Housing representative stating you are on the housing waitlist and take it, along with all required documents, directly to the school site to enroll.
140 Sylvester Road, Bldg. 211
Mon-Fri: 8 am-4:30 pm
SAN DIEGO AREA
San Diego Unified School District is the second largest School District in the state, offering more than 220 schools and charters, and the largest in San Diego County sprawling from the metro coast to I-15. The District is shared between Naval Base Point Loma, serving Point Loma, Mission Bay, West of I-5 (contact info and NBPL web link) and Miramar, serving Serra Mesa, Kearny Mesa and schools North of MCAS Miramar (contact info) You can go directly to the District's web site at www.sandiegounified.org and connect with the School Liaison in your area for additional information and resources.
2625 Le Hardy Street, Bldg. 3544
Appointments recommended
Youth Sponsorship (grades 3-12) provides access to positive peer groups and social activities, helping military children feel connected at their new duty station. If interested in connecting your child with a local youth sponsor, complete the fields below. Once received, you will be contacted by a School Liaison Officer/Youth Center Manager.
For Youth Sponsorship with School Age Care or Youth Programs, participants must be enrolled or a registered user.
Select your family's new duty station to get started:


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Manju and dango from Higashiya: Man, that's a fine wagashiya
My latest Sweet Inspirations column shines the spotlight on the excellent modern confections made by the exceptional folks at Higashiya — especially those served at their store in Minami-Aoyama, which is called Higashiya Man.
Why the name? The story is up now on The Japan Times site here…
Oct 4, 2013 1:38:00 AM | dango, food and drink, food photos, Japan Times, manju, sweets, wagashi
Tsukimi: the full moon of autumn
The full moon rises above the Tokyo skyline.
Since ancient times, the 15th night — jugoya in Japanese — of the September moon has been considered the most magical of all. All across Japan this is the evening for tsukimi (moon viewing).
Needless to say, there are plenty of special foods to mark the occasion, most of them sweet. Such as tsukimi manju (dumplings stuffed with sweet azuki bean paste), and a slew of other moon-themed confections.
Why the rabbits? All is explained in the latest newsletter from Elizabeth Andoh's excellent Taste of Culture (you can also sign up on her site for her cooking programs). Or head over to her Facebook page here…
Here's a screen grab as a taster…
But where to gaze at the moon if you're in central Tokyo?
You could do worse than check my Japan Times column tomorrow which is now up online here…
Sep 20, 2013 2:47:06 AM | food and drink, food photos, Japan Times, manju, moon, moon viewing, Shinjuku, Taste of Culture, tsukimi
Unagi Day redux: time for Unagi-man
It's Unagi Day (again).
As posted previously, due to a quirk in the traditional calendar, the Day of the Ox falls twice within this year's midsummer doyo period. But second time around, everyone's a lot less hyped up about the occasion than they were on the first occasion (July 22). Myself included.
But I couldn't just ignore the weight of tradition, could I? So, instead of a full-scale meal of unagi kabayaki on rice, I decided to just tip my hat to the occasion with a light snack.
The perfect job for unagi-man.
No, it's is not some superhero or manga character along the lines of Kinnikuman or Anpanman,
It is in fact a nikuman-style steamed bun (manju in Japanese; baozi in Chinese), but stuffed with unagi eel, instead of the more usual pork or other meat. Five minutes in the steamer was all it needed...
It was pretty good, though (inevitably) the unagi filling was sweeter than I'd prefer — and it could have used some sansho to give it extra pep.
As you can see from the poster above, I got my unagi-man at my local Kinokuniya supermarket. Here's another source:
Aug 3, 2013 5:01:16 PM | Day of the Ox, food and drink, food photos, manju, nikuman, sansho, summer, unagi, unagiman
Gong hei fat choi
Happy New (lunar) Year of the Snake.
Instead of heading down to Chinatown to watch the festivities and then to feast, we decided to stay home and celebrate the occasion by adding a few (Japanese accented) Chinese dishes to our dinner...
Gong hei fat choi to one and all!
Feb 11, 2013 12:48:19 AM | Chinatown, Chinese, food and drink, food photos, gyoza, manju, moon cake
...and some people prefer the piroshikis
The stall outside Selan on Itcho Namiki-dori — a.k.a. Ginkgo Avenue — was selling special Ginkgo leaf-viewing snacks... nikuman buns...
…and pirosihiki (the Japanese version of pirozhki)…
…plus beni-kotobuki sweet potatoes, kept toasty-warm under heat lamps.
This is what everyone came to see... The display is over for this year, but mark your calendar if you're around Tokyo in early December — it's spectacular!
And this is the place to sit and contemplate them. Cafe Speira is closer to the trees, and quieter than Selan — though you do see plenty of tour bus action. A nice place to sit outside in early summer too.
Update: Since April of 2012, this vanue has changed its identity and is now called Shared Terrace Gaien Ichonamiki. It's run by the Afternoon Tea (part of the Sazaby group) which in my view is a good thing.
Dec 11, 2010 12:20:00 PM | Aoyama, food and drink, food photos, ginkgo, manju, nikuman, piroshiki, pirozhki, sweet potato


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College of Medicine - Phoenix, Scholarly Projects
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in HIV Survival Among People Diagnosed with HIV in Arizona, 1998‐2012
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Mun_Poster.pdf
Mun, Elijah
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
MeSH Subjects
A Thesis submitted to The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Medicine.
Objectives. We described the racial/ethnic disparities in survival among people diagnosed with HIV in Arizona from 1998 to 2012. We determined whether these disparities widened when adjusting for AIDS diagnosis, age at diagnosis, year of diagnosis, and gender. Methods. We compared survival from all causes between Whites and Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans, Asians, and Multiple/Other races via Kaplan‐Meier survival curves and Cox proportional hazard models controlling for various clinical factors. Results. Multiple/Other races (1.85), Native Americans (1.28), and Blacks (1.19) have statistically significant higher hazard ratios in all‐cause mortality than Whites. When adjusting for AIDS diagnosis, these disparities widened and also showed Hispanics to have greater mortality [Multiple/Other races (2.53), Native Americans (1.44), Blacks (1.43), and Hispanics (1.22)]. Conclusions. Racial/ethnic minorities with HIV, specifically Black, Native Americans, and Multiple races, have significantly decreased overall survival. These disparities widen when considering the AIDS population. Further studies and resources could help identify the cause of these disparities and help generate a solution to diminish the survival gap.
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Washtenaw County Criminal Defense: Give me the Death Penalty!
Convicted murderer Susan Wade returned to court today to be sentenced by Judge Donald Shelton. Wade, 49, pleaded guilty but mentally ill in May to second-degree murder for stabbing 86-year-old Ronald Mason to death on June 9, 2012. On Tuesday, Washtenaw County Trial Court Judge Donald Shelton sentenced her to 20 to 40 years in prison.
Judge Shelton told Wade he had trouble understanding how she could put this much pain on her family. The fact that Crossman was the one who discovered the murder baffled Shelton. "What you did to your father was, and is, unforgiveable," Shelton said. "What you did to your own daughter is almost beyond comprehension." Wade at sentencing stated "I wish I could have the death penalty"
Because she pleaded guilty but mentally ill, Wade will either be treated by the Michigan Department of Corrections or the Michigan Department of Community Health, depending on a doctor's recommendation.


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Palmarès

Mondiali
1 medaglia:
1 argento (Oslo 1954)

Europei
1 medaglia:
1 oro (Bolzano 1954)

Collegamenti esterni

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This certainly won't be the first time someone has made this claim, and it won't be the last one either. Once again, an author claims to have found some old document that states that Jesus was married, to Mary Magdalene. This time the author is also saying that Jesus had two children.
The two authors involved, Barrie Wilson, a professor of religious studies, and Sincha Jacobovici, a screenwriter and documentarian, say that they base their information on a document called the Ecclesiastical History of Zacharias Rhetor (of Mytilene). The text was written in Aramaic, and has been in the British Library.
Now, before I make my comments, let me first say I have not read the book – and do not intend to. Let me also say that I do not know if these authors believe it, but it sounds like they may just be reporting their findings. For what I am going to say, it does not matter. All that matters is that such an idea is floating around – and I intend to answer it.
Now, as to Jesus being married. Let me answer it first with two words – absolutely not! Anyone who would make such a claim does not understand what the Bible teaches about Christ – or at least does not believe it.
1. He came to be a Sacrifice, not set up family life.
2. When Jesus died, he gave His mother's care into the hands of John, but said nothing about the care for a wife.
3. He came to give new birth to spiritual children.
4. He never referred to a wife, nor did any of His disciples ever say that Jesus had a wife; but there is reference to Peter's wife (Mark 1:30).
5. If the sinless Savior had children, there would have been a new race (some angels – demons – tried this and were punished).
6. Prophecy indicates that Christ's children would be those who were redeemed – not natural born: (Isaiah 53:10) "Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand."
7. Christ came to call out a Bride for Himself. It really does not matter what some other documents might declare. There is only one inspired Book, and it does not have any missing chapters! He has promised to preserve it for us, and He has! Praise God!


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Time travel or a time machine has always attracted many scientists and physicists. It has been man's wildest imagination. Time machine is a topic that fantasizes each one of us. Who doesn't want to travel in future or go back in time and alter his/her past? Many sci-fi novels and movies are based on time machines. A lot of research has been done on this topic and many theories have been proposed for time travel. But it still remains a question whether a time machine is hypothetical or theoretically possible?
"Time travel was once considered a scientific heresy," writes Professor Stephen Hawking in the Daily Mail. "I used to avoid talking about it for fear of being labelled as a crank." However, these days he's far less cautious, admitting he believes human will one day figure out how to travel into the future. Time travel can either be in past or future and they both have different theories and concepts. It is always said that travelling in past is not possible whereas travelling in future is feasible.
We live in a three dimensional world. Everything has a length, width and height. But there exists another dimension - the fourth dimension which is time. For ordinary people it is hard to imagine time as a fourth dimension but physicists look at time as fourth dimension. In order to travel forward or backward in time we require a device and i.e. a time machine. A time machine will travel through this fourth dimension. In movies or novels, a time machine is usually depicted as a huge machine having lots of control panels. A machine that would vibrate so fast as soon as it is switched on. The machine creates a path through fourth dimension.
As mentioned above, travelling back in time is not possible as it is more complicated than travelling in future. Travelling back in time is explained by classical example- the grandfather paradox, in which a time traveller goes into the past murders his grandparents and thus prevents the time traveller from being born. Lloyd has conducted quantum mechanical experiments in the last few years that suggest timelines remain self-consistent. The tests served as "the moral equivalent of sending a photon a few billionths of a second backwards in time and try to kill its former self," Lloyd said.
The concept suggested here is that time travel is not impossible if we talk about travelling in future. Time is like a river that flows at different speeds at different places. And this makes time travel possible. Albert Einstein proposed this idea over 100 years ago. He suggested that there should be areas where time slows down and others where time speeds up. And this phenomenon can be observed in space. There are few possible ways about how we can build a time machine or what can serve as a time machine. One option is a wormhole. The concept of wormholes was suggested by Einstein along with physicist Nathan Rosen in 1935. But till date, no wormhole has been discovered. A wormhole is theoretical tunnel or a shortcut that links two places in space-time. We can enter a wormhole from one end and exit from the other end into a new galaxy or remain in the same galaxy but at a different place. But since wormholes are yet to be discovered, their usage remains theoretical but impractical.
Another way to build a time machine is to build a spaceship that travels with the speed of light. Though achieving speed of light is not possible, let's assume it is quite near to the speed of light. Now time starts to flow slowly on board relative to the rest of the world. If we assume that a child is running forward on the spaceship, the speed of the child will add to that of the spaceship. Now one may think that due to this addition of speed, the speed of light may be exceeded. But this will never happen because the time will slow down to compensate any increase in speed. The time will always slow down to protect the speed limit. If the spaceship orbited around the earth for about 100 years, then 100 years would have passed on Earth. But on board, only one week would have passed because the time inside the spaceship has slowed down that much. When the passengers would come out of spaceship they would see an entirely new earth.
Now the question arises whether such a spaceship is possible to build or not? Well, the answer is no. Such a ship is impossible to be build. It is not practically possible but theoretically it can be achieved. Building a time machine is not a hypothetical thought. It may be practically impossible but theoretically it can be achieved. A Swiss organization, CERN, has developed an accelerator that accelerates particles to nearly speed of light. Although it never reaches the exact speed of light but it is quite near to that. The particles in the accelerator experiences time travel. Since the speed is very high, the time is slowed down. The short lived particles usually disintegrate after 25 billionth of a second, last about 30 times longer in the accelerator.
In theory, a time machine is not a farfetched dream. Considering a time machine as a hypothetical device is not justified. We all are waiting for the day when we can actually travel in time and explore the fourth dimension. Travelling in time, if possible, will be a dream comes true for many physicists and scientists.
"Time travel used to be thought of as just science fiction, but Einstein's general theory of relativity allows for the possibility that we could warp space-time so much that you could go off in a rocket and return before you set out."- Stephen Hawking.