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Spring Break Destinations:Where are Panthers going for Spring Break?

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That’s a “Holiday?”

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Want that beach body? Want to look good for Spring Break and feel confi dent?

Part of Body

Arms

What to Exercise and How

Core

Legs

BICEPS- To perform a basic curl, hold weights with palms facing out, elbows next to the body. Bend the elbows and curl the weights toward the shoulders without moving the elbows. Lower and repeat. Do 1 or 2 reps of 12-18 curls.

TRICEPS- Sit on a bench or chair. Begin with the hands next to or slightly under the hips, and lift up onto the hands and bring the hips forward. Bend the elbows (no lower than 90 degrees) and lower the hips down, keeping them very close to the chair, and keeping the shoulders down. Push back up without locking the elbows and repeat for 10-16 reps.

BICYCLES- Lie face up on your mat and place your hands behind your head, lightly supporting it with your fi ngers. Bring the knees in to the chest and lift the shoulder blades off the fl oor without pulling on the neck. Rotate to the left, bringing the right elbow towards the left knee as you straighten the other leg, then switch sides, bringing the left elbow towards the right knee. Continue alternating sides in a ‘pedaling’ motion for 1-3 sets of 12-16 reps.

PLANK- Lie face down on mat resting on the forearms, palms fl at on the fl oor. Push off the fl oor, raising up onto toes and resting on the elbows. Keep your back fl at, in a straight line from head to heels. Tilt your pelvis and contract your abdominals to prevent your rear end from sticking up in the air or sagging in the middle. Hold for 20 to 60 seconds, lower and repeat for 3-5 reps.

LUNGES- Choose one leg and step forward about one to two feet. Begin bending your front knee until it is over the top of the foot. Never extend it beyond the toes. As you bend this knee, lift the heel of the opposite leg. The knee will be forced to bend as you lunge down. Stop when both knees are at a 90 degree angle with the fl oor. Shift all of your weight to the balls of your feet, concentrating on your toes. (If you need to step forward more to make this happen without leaning that’s fi ne.) Finally, pull your body back up to the starting position.

SQUATS WITH SIDE STEP- Place a medium resistance band under the feet and hold onto handles with both hands. You may need to wrap the band around your hands a few times to add more tension. Take a wide step to the right, squeezing the glute as the tube tightens. Lower into a squat, knees behind toes and keeping tension on the tube. Slowly step feet together, and continue stepping to the right for 8-16 reps or the length of the room before switching sides.

Here are some quick tips to help you stay in shape!

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Good Food without the Guilt! Want to look good for Spring Break and feel confident?

Here are some quick tips to help you stay in shape!

Baked Chicken Nuggets

- 16 oz (2 large) skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into even bit sized pieces - salt and pepper to taste - 2 tsp olive oil - 6 tbsp whole wheat Italian seasoned breadcrumbs - 2 tbsp panko - 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese - olive oil spray

What you need:

Preheat oven to 425°. Spray a baking sheet with olive oil spray. Put the olive oil in one bowl and the breadcrumbs, panko and parmesan cheese in another. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then put in the bowl with the olive oil and mix well so the olive oil evenly coats all of the chicken. Put a few chunks of chicken at a time into the breadcrumb mixture to coat, then on the baking sheet. Lightly spray the top with olive oil spray then bake 8 - 10 minutes. Turn over then cook another 4 - 5 minutes or until cooked.

Pink Lemonade Confetti Cupcakes

What you need: - 18.25 oz box confetti cake mix, - 2 1/2 tsp powdered sugar-free pink lemonade mix - 1 cup water - 1 tbsp vegetable oil - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce - lemon zest from half of a lemon - 2 drops pink food coloring (optional) - confetti sprinkles, optional

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line cupcake tins with 24 paper liners. Stir together the water and pink lemonade powder. Combine the cake mix, pink lemonade mixture, applesauce, lemon zest, food coloring and oil in a large bowl and with an electric mixer, mix until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined. Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake pans. Add sprinkles if using and bake in the oven for 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks before serving.

Where are you going on Spring Break?

Sarah Rodriguez12

I’m going to Brownsville to visit family and then come back

to Kingwood.

Kassi Bragg10

I’m going to California and get-ting a tan at the beach.

Lauren Addison10

I’m going to the rodeo to see Miranda Lambert

Robin Ogletree10

I’m going to the Houston Rodeo and then hanging out

at home and sleeping.

John Hayden10

I’m going to my grandfathers auto shop to work the whole

time.

Mengdi Lui10 I’m going to the Catalina

islands to spend time with my family.David Quezada11

I’m going on a cruise to the Carribean.

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Where are you going on Spring Break?

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2012 Spring Break Trips

Avery Simmons10

I’m going to New

Orleans to visit family.

Coryne Levine10

I’m hanging out with friendsand family.

Gabbi Fontenot10

I’m going to Disney World.

Jamie Eley11

I plan on staying home and sleeping alot.

Delaney Butler10

I’m going to work on my aunt and uncles farm.

Amanda Stewart10

I’m redecorating my bedroom.

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Fal inlGirls!

Bright Cardigan!

Cuffed Pants!You can easily roll up the bottom of your jeans and create a quick way to get a casual spring look!

To add some color and a femine touch, put a cozy and colorful cardigan with any tank top! Printed Scarf!

Be sassy for Spring and add your favorite printed scarf to any outfi t of choice!

Boots!A great way to wear your favorite fall boots in the Spring is to pair them with a fl irty skirt or sundress!

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Colorful Shorts!Make a colorful statement with bright shorts and they can be easily paired with a graphic tee!

Rolled up sleeves!

It may be hotter outside but you can still rock your long sleeves! just simply roll the ends up to your forearms!

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Spring Break!Things to do if you’re stuck at home.

Read a Few Good BooksRead a Few Good Books

Movie Night

PaintballPaintball

Have a Video Game Tournament

Roller SkatingRoller Skating

Get a group of 6 together, they will stay open late any night that works for you. You only pay the cost of the pieces painted.

Ladies Night Out atThe Mudpie Company

Cook Brunch For a Few Friends

Rearange Your Bedroom

Special Offer!Bring your own drinks and snacks to enjoy while you paint!

Have a Spa DayHave a Spa Day

Plus!

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After a car accident takes the life of a family member, a police detective lives two alternating parallel lives, one with his wife and one with his son. Is one of his “realities” merely a dream?

Tune In 9:00-10:00pm on ABC

Thursday March 1Monday March 19

Tune In 9:00-10:00pm on FOX

Martin Bohm is a single father who is haunted by an inability to connect to his emotionally challenged 11-year-old son Jake, who can predict events before they happen.

Tuesday March 6

Tune In 8.30-9:00pm on NBC

A high-tech security fi rm takes extreme - and often questionable - measures to sell their protection services. The team of uniquely skilled oddball geniuses were hand-picked to work for a manipulative mastermind.

Tuesday March 13

Tune In 8:30-9:30pm on NBC

All across America, people are sewing in their basements and creating incredible works of fashion. They all want to be discovered and see their dreams become a reality.

Must See TV

March 23March 16March 30

Mirror Mirror 21 Jump Street The Hunger Games The Lorax

March 2

And in Movies

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prom! prom! prom! prom! prom!

how to fi nd the right fi t! - GIRLS GUYS - go from drab to fab!Not sure what dress goes with your body type? Find out what fi ts you best for this prom!

Tall & SlenderPearFor pear shapes it’s recommend your prom dress has a fi tted tops and full or a-line skirt. Also,

If you are comfortable with your fi gure, go for prom dresses that is a bit more form fi tting.

If you have a slim fi gure the illusion of curves can be acheived by drawing attention to your bust line or a prom dress that bells out. To draw attention to your waist you could wear a dress that wraps around or one that has a belt.

to your bust line or a prom dress that bells out. To draw attention to

your fi gure, go for prom dresses that is a bit more form fi tting.

PetiteHourglassIf you have an hour glass fi gure consider

yourself lucky! You have a naturally propotioned body which

means almost every style of prom dress will fl atter

your fi gure.

If you are petite, show a little leg and go with an asymmetrical hemline or a long fi tted solid dress to make you appear taller. Floor length ball-gowns tend to overwhelm your frame. Long ruffl es can also add the illusion of height.

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prom! prom! prom! prom! prom!

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GUYS - go from drab to fab!Here are some cool ways guys could spice up thier mudane prom attire with just some simple changes.

Simple suit and colored tie

Laid-back kicksPlain dress shoes

Colored vest

Guys tend to wear the traditional Suit and matching tie with their date.

Try to switch it up a bit with subtle

pinstripes on your tux or wear a

colorful vest! Switch it up a little.

Change out of those plain black dress shoes and into something

more fun! Maybe get some black

TomsTM, VansTM, or ConverseTM. They will still go with

your suit, it will just make your prom

get-up more unique!

Set in a [futuristic world] where the Capitol selects a boy and girl from the twelve districts to fi ght to the death on

live television, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister’s

place for the latest match.-imdb.com

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The Hunger Games

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Jennifer Lawrence (Katniss)

The Hunger Games comes out in theaters

“May the odds be ever in your favor.”

Liam Hemsworth

(Gale)

Josh Hutcherson

(Peeta)

StarringOffi cial Hunger

Games movie postermovie poster

23rd

1- Luxury 2- Masonry

3- Electronics 4- Fishing

5- Power 6- Transportation

7- Lumber

9- Grain 8- Textiles

10- Livestock 11- Agriculture

12- Coal Mining 13- Graphite Mining

Districts

Must See Websites

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pinterest.com

Blogging

Share your internet fi nds

Music

spotify.com

Online music streaming

Writing

fi gment.comPost and read stories

Cooking

Healthy recipies

skinnytaste.com

Fashion

polyvore.comDesign your own outfi ts

Gaming

1up.comA gamer hang outA gamer hang out

Sports

Sports blog

deadspin.com

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Wacky Holidays!

March Dr. Seuss Birthday!

March 5th Stop The Clock Day!

March 6th National Chocolate Cheesecake Day!National Frozen Food Day!

March 8th Popcorn Lovers Day!

March 12th Girl Scouts Day!

Plant a fl ower Day!

March 17thNational Quilting Day!

Saint Patrick’s Day!

March

National ChipMarch 26th

Waffl e Day!

Popcorn Lovers Day!

Waffl e Day!

March Make your own holiday!

March 30th Pencil Day!Pencil Day!

March Peanut Butter Lovers Day!

and Dip Day!

26th

2nd

25th

1st

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St. Patrick’s DayThe name “lephrechaun”

has several origins. It could be from the Irish Gaelic

word “leipreachan,” which means “a kind of aqueous sprite.” Or, it could be from

“leath bhrogan,” which means “shoemaker.”

Chicago has developedthe tradition of coloring its river water greeen. In 1962,

they started the tradition, when they added 100 pounds of green vegetable

dye to its river (enough to keep it green for a week). This is a continuing

tradition except now they only use enough food coloring to keep it colored

for a few hours.

Saturday, March 17th, 2012 @12 -- rain or shine! 1800 Texas Street (Downtown)

53rd Annual St. Patrick’s Parade

chances of fi nding a four leaf clover is

10,000 to 110,000 to 1

St. Patrick was born in Britian.

St. Patrick is most known for driving the snakes from Ireland.

Boston was the fi rst American city that celebrated in a public way.

St. Patrick is credited with establishing the Leap Year tradition of women

proposing to men.

Fast FactsSt. Patrick’s Day toast:

“May the roof above us never fall in, and may we friends be-

neath it never fall out.”

Celebrating

They have parades, shamrocks, and green beer that are provided

primarily for tourists.

People dress in green clothing and eat food,

which is either naturally or dyed green. Some people go as far as holding green

dinner parties where the guests are expected to wear green and eat exclusively green food.

In Ireland Everywhere

In AmericaCelebrating

exclusively green food.

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