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The XFactor Racing

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Five women with different backgrounds in horse racing come together to discuss all angles of the horse racing industry. The backgrounds include, photographer, handicapper, editor, writer, and paddock analyst. Each week they will delve into a horse racing industry topic, discuss possible Stakes races and interview racing industry people you may or may not have heard of. You can reach them at: @x_factorracingAncora Imparo @madfatteacherCarson D @roguewolf007
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Embark on a journey of homeschooling success with HS4CC! Discover how our mission to support families includes teaching resourceful high school planning that injects college credit into your existing homeschool programs. We’ll show you how to open doors to college, understand how to actually cash-flow college, and plan your teen’s homeschool exit strategy...all by Homeschooling for College Credit.
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Legitimate, regionally accredited, legal, reputable, highly regarded, recognized, authorized, nationally accredited, and other terms like these are often adjectives people use to explain the kind of degree they want their teen to earn. At the end of the day you really want to know how to be sure your teen doesn’t end up at a diploma mill with a wor…
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One department shouldn’t answer all of your questions (read between the lines- you will often find enthusiastic employees who want to help but have no idea what they're talking about.) Colleges divide duties by department for a reason, and that’s because there are so many rules, laws, and nuances specific to your situation that only an expert can p…
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Once your teen becomes a dual-enrolled student or enrolled student, you’ll be shut out of the college communication loop entirely. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 is a United States federal law that gives your student privacy protection as it relates to their educational records. FERPA intends to prevent your teen’s personal i…
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Earning college credit in high school is the typical goal of a Homeschooling for College Credit family. Still, when students target prestigious and selective universities, they are often disappointed to learn their dual enrollment won't count. In this episode, we'll talk about how you can find the best dual enrollment programs for college credit wh…
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A valedictorian is the student who graduates first in their class, so we might chuckle to ourselves when we think that our homeschool graduates ARE valedictorians, but today’s guest isn’t laughing! Melanie's homeschooled daughter received the Liberty University full-tuition Valedictorian Scholarship worth $100,000. In this episode, you'll learn how…
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Reading from "Pre-diploma / Post-diploma" in Homeschooling for College Credit Anniversary Edition Does your teen even need a high school diploma if they have a lot of college credit? Granting your teen a diploma isn't just a technicality; it's a BIG DEAL for college enrollment, and only high school graduates (or GED) can enroll in college and get f…
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Reading from "Career, College, and Academics" in Homeschooling for College Credit Anniversary Edition As your teen's guidance counselor, you should guide! You should counsel! If not you, then who? Jennifer Cook-DeRosa is the founder and Executive Director of Homeschooling for College Credit, Inc. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Each year the or…
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Reading from "Your Job Description" in Homeschooling for College Credit Anniversary Edition I'll explain why you are the perfect person for this job, and the 6 major things you'll have to manage during high school. Jennifer Cook-DeRosa is the founder and Executive Director of Homeschooling for College Credit, Inc. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization…
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Reading from "Deciding to Jump In" in Homeschooling for College Credit Anniversary Edition High school, for me, was the scariest aspect of homeschooling. For the first time, I felt like someone else, someone significant, would get to evaluate my ability to run our homeschool. "College Admissions" would decide my teen's future based on whether or no…
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Reading from "Jennifer's Story" in Homeschooling for College Credit Anniversary Edition Do you know how often people told me something "couldn't happen" or "wasn't allowed," only to find out later that they were wrong? Eventually, testing other people's myths becomes boring, expensive, and a waste of time! Jennifer Cook-DeRosa is the founder and Ex…
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Reading from the "Introduction" in Homeschooling for College Credit Anniversary Edition In 2011, I needed to connect with other parents who shared my fear and desperation. I was afraid my sons couldn't get into college, but pressing was my fear that if they did get in, how we would pay for it... Jennifer Cook-DeRosa is the founder and Executive Dir…
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Somehow to return for Season 2, the ladies begin discussing Brazilian waxing and steaming. Just be warned. The ladies discuss handicapping and how they have learned to start from scratch to make them reset their thinking. They discuss how they tackle Maiden claiming racing. Break down the Pennsylvania Derby and their thoughts. Ancora ends the show …
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No Carson on this episode, but Ancora and Nance bring in Haphazard Racing manager/owner Alexa Zepp to discuss her start in horse racing. How she is ultra-competitive and loves handicapping contest. Alexa discusses her new racing venture of Haphazard Racing (which is data driven information) Syndicate. Great information here regarding the syndicate …
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A new era for the Goat Zoom Room as not only will the podcast discuss horseracing but we will now be discussing all other sports. Embarking on the new branding, GZR invited author Fred Segal who recently released "Freezing Cold Takes: Football Media's Most Inaccurate Predictions and the Fascinating Stories Behind Them." Highlighting some of the sto…
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Girls are back for another episode and no one again is safe. Skippylongstockings right off the top. Ancora is excited over her #Dateline Keith Morrison cut out. Nance discusses her oath. They discuss Nance's weekend at Churchill Downs and Carson at Saratoga. Somehow the discussion delves into how they celebrate and bring up Benny Southstreet's root…
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Ladies are back for another episode. Ancora, Carson, and Nancy all let loose on this episode. You can see their true personalities as they discuss "The" Ohio Derby results, Princess Rooney, Stephen Foster, and John Nerud Stakes this weekend. Ladies decided to divert their thoughts to dating apps, Ohio, pick-up lines and Ancora's going to Colonial D…
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The ladies are back to discuss all things Belmont and Woodbine. Why Woodbine? Ancora branched out to handicap Woodbine last weekend. Carson discusses her involvement with playing Woodbine to join in the fun. Admission Office is back off 16 months off and back on the turf. Sheri breaks down the Canadian Triple Crown. And much, much more.…
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Nance takes the reigns for this episode as host. Jumping right into Pizza Bianca's effort in Baltimore on Black-Eyed Susans Day. She's joined this week by Sheri Riddoch, Mary Rufo and Carson as they begin by discussing BES and Preakness Stakes. The ladies branch off to discuss souvenir tickets, lines and how important it is for more fans to get int…
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Ancora Imparo, Sheri Riddoch, Kaitlin Free, Carson Denis, Mary Rufo, and Nance are back after recovering from the shock of the Kentucky Derby results. The ladies welcome into their domain Benny Southstreet of Trip Notes Pros to discuss Rich Strike's trip. They dive into the beginning of his love of horses, San Diego Padres shenanigans, some Preakne…
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Sheri Riddoch hosts, Ancora Imparo, Mary Rufo, and Kaitlin Free while Carson is on her honeymoon. The ladies begin by discussing the tragic loss of 20-year old exercise rider Callie Witt with a remembrance. They also discuss the dangers that riders risk daily in the mornings and afternoons. They move into racing tidbits for the week prior to gettin…
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Mary Rufo is at the helm of this episode as she navigates the ladies into different discussions. The main one is the Bob Baffert suspension and helping Ancora understand the entire reason why he was suspended with some of the nuances related to the entire situation. They close with some horse talk and Twitter follows. Follow them @x_factorracing @m…
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Almost made it two straight episodes without having to caution anyone about language, but alas near the end this episode goes off the rails. The XFactor Racing ladies have on the esteemed Mike McEntire, most of HRT knows him as @Gorgonzola44. The ladies also have two more additions this week as Carson (@Roguewolf007) and Kaitlin Free (@Kaitlinefree…
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Ancora, Mary, and Sheri begin with discussing how they got involved in horse racing. They acknowledge how Twitter can be a good medium to grow your brand and knowledge. Discuss their handicapping angles, bring up their most memorable day betting. Followed by their least favorite day of betting. Discuss the Oaks/Derby in brief with some of the horse…
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