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We see the stories all the time about youth sports coaches who lose control or erupt in profanity-laced tirades. Fortunately, most are dedicated volunteers who just want to give back. The best ones make a difference not just in a game but in a life.
It was a mess of Olympic proportions. An all-electric competitor replaced the venerable Zamboni, but the ice at the speed skating venue at the 2010 Olympics was a disaster. A Zamboni, which made its Olympic debut exactly 50 years ago, came to the rescue.
Today is Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, and it's Oscar night! Actor Kyle MacLachlan joins the 50 club today, and our picture of the day is the world's most unique Oscar statuette.
More than 25 years ago someone told me I should never burn the bridges I’ve crossed in life because I never know when I may have to make a U-turn and cross back over that same bridge.I never gave that statement much thought back then but the older I got, I began to realize how true that statement really is. You never know whose path you may cross in life that can help you along the way. You...
by Dwight Bain Here’s a comprehensive list to use to help your student find what is interesting or important to them. Review the categories with your son or daughter to find a logical place to begin getting motivated again. What is Interesting or Important to Motivate your Student? ACADEMICS Academic Achievement Award, Accelerated Reader, Essay Award, French Honor Society, Geography Bee,...
One of Canada's largest cities has re-elected Hazel McCallion 10 straight times, and at 88, this feisty former pro skater has no plans of slowing down.
And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me (Matthew 18:5) How does this statement resonate in your mind? What thoughts does it trigger? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ir1tiUw_h8 (click link) What I have learned, is that our Children’s ministries in our churches are really foundations of faith. What I didn’t realize is that a child forms their opinion on faith, God,...
4 Factors to Guide Unmotivated Students toward Finishing the Semester StrongBy Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life CoachHave you ever wondered why so many students get close to the ‘finish line’ of a semester or even graduation and then fail to finish? Parents, teachers, guidance counselors and tutors can be cheering for a student to push forward to finish strong and...
Failure to Finish 4 key factors to guide unmotivated students toward academic success By C. Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach Have you ever wondered why so many students get close to the ‘finish line’ of a semester or even graduation and then fail to finish? Parents, teachers, guidance counselors and tutors can be cheering for a student to...