Abby Sunderland Found

Submitted by Peter on June 11, 2010 - 7:36am

Yes..!

They found Abby alive and well.  Her mast and rigging broke off in the storm but she is doing well. 

Great news.

 

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Teen Sailor Abby Sunderland Lost

Submitted by Peter on June 10, 2010 - 11:00am

Sixteen year old Abby Sunderland may be lost at sea.  She reportedly activated her emergency beacons this morning at 6AM while fighting 25 foot waves in the Indian Ocean.  Abby had difficulties in her quest earlier when her navigation systems failed.  The loss of her computer cost her the World Record for Youngest Person to Sail Around the World Non-Stop.  Still Abby persisted in her journey until today when the beacons went off.

B.A.R.K. Sports Camp for Summer 2010

Submitted by Fresno Fitness on June 3, 2010 - 10:14am

Rec Sports and Fitness hosts the B.A.R.K. Sports Camp for Summer ’10!

The Bulldog Activities and Recreational Kids (B.A.R.K.) Sports Camp at Fresno State is designed to provide campers, ages 6 – 12, with a variety of fun activities where they can master new skills, be creative, foster new friendships, and have a positive experience in a safe environment. It is our aim to stimulate the process of discovery by introducing campers to a wide variety of sports, games, enriching crafts, and on campus field trips.
Includes 2 snacks daily, t-shirt, field trips and supplies!

Camps run:

Peter Kinloch Dies After Climbing Mount Everest

Submitted by Peter on June 3, 2010 - 7:47am

Peter Alasdair Kinloch (17 July 1981 – 26 May 2010), was a Scottish mountaineer who combined his fitness pursuits with charity work for OCD Action.  Peter was worked as a motivational speaker for OCD Action which provides support and information to anybody affected by

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Fresno State Men’s Basketball Camp 2010

Submitted by Fresno Fitness on June 1, 2010 - 2:02pm

The Fresno State men's basketball team is offering a fun summer opportunity for second graders to high school juniors to take flight at the Bulldogs' Skills Camp from June 28-July 1, 2010 in the North Gym on the Fresno State campus.  The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day, with the option of dropping off participants as early as 8 a.m.

$150 registration fee covers:

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Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market: Weekly Special 2010-06-08

Submitted by Fresno Fitness on June 1, 2010 - 1:45pm

Seasonal Produce

Cherries $3.99/lb
Summer Squash $1.00/lb
Yellow Crookneck Squash $1.00/lb
Zucchini $1.00/lb
Green Beans $1.19/lb
Grapefruit $0.50/lb
Cucumbers 3 for $0.99
Plums $1.49/lb
Apricots $1.69/lb
Peaches $2.29/lb
Organic Baby Greens $2.89/lb
Pesticide Free Broccoli $2.89/lb
Pesticide Free Strawberries $2.89/box

Specials
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Miller’s Blend $14.95
*A blend of Arbequina, Arbosana and Koroneiki oils, fruity with a mild pungency and a taste reminiscent of green herbs, tomato and banana

Arbosana $16.95

Congratulations to Josh Koscheck of Fresno

Submitted by Peter on May 9, 2010 - 7:12pm

Josh Koscheck is a mixed martial fighter who has made Fresno his home.  Koscheck was in the Ultimate Fighter Championship (UFC) and is a former contestant in the The Ultimate Fighter (TUF).  Koscheck recently won his UFC 113 Fight against Paul Daley and will be facing George Sainte Pierre for the World Tiltle.

Koscheck owns the American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) in Fresno and runs the following classes:

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Fresno Runners Needed For Health Research Study

Submitted by Fresno Fitness on May 7, 2010 - 3:38pm

Deb Whitney-Johnson owner of Fresno Based Pro-Cor Fitness is conducting a research study that will focus on running performance and injury prevention.

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Dinner at Tahoe Joes for Mediator Mentors

Submitted by Fresno Fitness on May 7, 2010 - 1:51pm

SUPPORT OUR FRESNO STATE STUDENTS -
HAVE DINNER AT TAHOE JOE'S
FOR MEDIATOR MENTORS!

Mediator Mentors are Fresno State Students who participate
in local area elementary and middle schools, supporting students in using
conflict resolution through peer mediation.

TICKETS ARE $18.00 FOR DINNER ON THURSDAY, MAY 27TH
FUNDS RAISED BY THIS EVENT GO TO SPONSOR STIPENDS
FOR OUR FRESNO STATE STUDENTS

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE IN KREMEN SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATE DEAN'S OFFICE, ED 205
AND
LITERACY AND EARLY EDUCATION OFFICE, ED 250
OR

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