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As a Sophomore in 2012-13: Appeared in 33 games in her second year with the Bobcats…Was one of the Bobcats' most-improved players as she broke out with seven points (two goals, five assists) in 2012-13…Was a main contributor on both of Quinnipiac's special team units…Finished seventh on the team with 73 shots-on-goal for the season…Was another key factor to the team's success as the Bobcats were undefeated (5-0-1) in six games in which she tallied at least one point…Scored her first goal of the season on 10/27 in an 8-3 win over Dartmouth…Pressured heavily in the 11/2 matchup against Colgate as she finished with a season-high six shots-on-goal…Registered the first assist of her career on 11/9 against Union…Chipped in two assists on 11/17 against St. Lawrence to finish with her first career multi-point game…Tallied an assist in a victory over UConn on 11/24…Scored her first career power-play goal on 12/1 in a 4-1 victory over Union…Finished the 2/23 matchup against Brown with one assist and a season-high +2 plus/minus rating…Contributed 10 shots-on-goal throughout the ECAC Hockey Quarterfinal series against St. Lawrence including a season-high six on 3/2 against the Saints.
As a Freshman in 2011-12: Saw action in 16 games…Registered one goal on the season…Recorded her first career goal in a 4-1 win over Colgate on 1/14.
Before Quinnipiac: Attended Mason City High School in 2007-08 and graduated from Lakeville South High School in Minnesota in 2011…Ran track in 2007-08 and cross country from 2007 through 2009…Played softball in 2009-10, hockey from 2009 through 2011, and played lacrosse in 2010-11…Was a Star Tribune All-Metro Third-Team member…Was a Minnesota Girls Hockey Coaches Association (MGHCA) All-State honorable mention…Named to the MGHCA Academic All-State and All-Conference teams…Was a Pioneer Press All-State honorable mention…Was the captain of her team and won the offensive player of the year award…Was a member of the Upper Midwest Hockey League where she won MVP…Awarded Outstanding Academic Performance Awards in communications, social studies and science…Honored as a Lake Conference Scholar and an Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Excellence in Academic Achievement award.
Personal: A native of Mason City, Iowa…Daughter of John and Anne…Has a twin brother Zachary, and a younger brother, J.D…Plans to major in health science.
2012-13 Season Highs Career Highs
Goals: 1, twice Goals: 1, three times
Assists: 2, 11/17/13 vs. St. Lawrence Assists: 2, 11/17/13 vs. St. Lawrence
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Montmireil instead chose the very tender (although less flavorful) tenderloin. The meat was cut from the thickest part of the tenderloin which provides just two portions (all of the tenderloin can be cut into filet mignon). It was grilled "larded," with a strip of bacon or lard around it to keep it moist, and served medium rare (never well done) with a similar sauce (today béarnaise sauce is served) and château potatoes, which were cut into the shape of large olives, parboiled and cooked in butter.
A preparation of steak, cooked to the desired level and then quickly charred. The diner orders it by asking for the style followed by the level of doneness, e.g. "Chicago-style rare." In some areas it is also referred to as Pittsburgh-style steak.
*Wiener Schnitzel means Viennese scallops, referring to the scallops of veal, another word for thin cutlet. Wiener Schnitzel is the national dish of Austria.
CHIPPED BEEF or CHIP BEEF
Chipped beef, erroneously referred to as chip beef, is dried smoked beef similar to Italian bresaola, which is more flavorful because it is aged; the "chips" refer to the slivers in which it is packaged. Creamed chipped beef on toast was standard diner fare in the first half of the century. The recipe sauce rehydrates the dried beef and mixes them in a white sauce flavored with parsley and pepper. toasted bread. Hormel recommends flavoring the dish with Worcestershire sauce and dried parsley
CHUCK or SHOULDER CUTS
There are more than a half dozen cuts from the shoulder (the area between the neck and the shoulder blade) including arm steak, blade steak, chuck steak, chuck eye steak, mock tender steak, seven bone steak, shoulder steak and under bone steak. All of them have excellent flavor, but they are usually tougher than cuts from the loin, sirloin or rib sections, and are thus less expensive. These multi-muscled steaks are best cooked by braising. Ground chuck has the best percentage of meat to fat for hamburger. The blade steak is one of the most tender of all steaks after a line of tough connective tissue down the middle is removed. It has a great flavor and is inexpensive compared to steaks from the loin, sirloin and rib. The rest of the steaks from the chuck all have good flavor and texture, but they can be quite fibrous. They can be bone in or boneless, cut thick or thin, and can be broiled or roasted successfully, especially if marinated or tenderized. However, the best way to cook chuck steaks is to braise them by searing on both sides, adding a small amount of liquid (seasoned broth or wine), covering tightly and simmer until tender.
Don't trust the name; this cut is not tender! It is a flavorful cut, however, from the shoulder clod. It needs to be marinated or braised before broiling, grilling or pan-searing Alternate names include chuck clod tender, , chuck fillet steak, chuck mock tender steak, fish steak and Scotch tender.
A herd of farm animals that is 100% born and raised on the farm. No animals are ever brought in from the outside. This ensures the health of the herd; outside animals can bring in infections, viruses and diseases including "mad cow" and hoof and mouth disease. Maintaining a closed herd is especially important to an organic herd, since animals cannot be treated with antibiotics, and an animal requiring such care must be removed from the herd.
Although really a strip steak, the term "club steak" refers specifically to the last steak from the rib end of the loin. It has the flavor and texture of a strip steak. It is cut from the short loin, next to the rib end; it is smaller than a Porterhouse steak but with the same large "eye" section. When cut properly, it is a tender steak.
CORN FED or GRAIN FED
Cattle that eat a diet of corn. In addition to being unhealthy for the animal, it creates a fattier meat than the leaner, grass-fed beef.
See cowboy steak, above.
See chicken fried steak.
The company advertised in Good Housekeeping magazine: "Cubing improves the flavor in any cut of meat...triples the cooking surface and reduced time required for cooking." (Source: FoodTimeline.org.)
CULOTTE STEAK or TOP SIRLOIN CAP STEAK
A small, boneless steak, the sirloin cap steak is a flat, triangular-shaped muscle that lies immediately over the top sirloin. Culotte steaks are flavorful but lean, with less marbling than a New York strip steak or a Porterhouse. Thus, they are a bit tougher than other sirloin steaks, requiring marinating prior to cooking. It can be cooked whole, cut into cubes for kabobs and stews, or cut into strips for stir-fries or steak sandwiches.
DELMONICO STEAK or SPENCER STEAK
See rib-eye steak.
Some connoisseurs prefer dry-aged beef because this concentration results in a more intensely-flavored (if smaller) piece of meat. In addition to the loss of liquid, changes occur the meat itself. Natural enzymes in the meat break down the fibers, enhancing the taste with a delicious nutty flavor and tender texture. During dry-aging, steaks are kept on racks in a special room with temperature, humidity and air circulation carefully controlled at near-freezing temperatures. That's why dry-aged beef is more rare and more costly than fresh-packed beef, and is generally available only at specialty butcher shops and fine restaurants. See also wet aged beef, also known as vacuum aged beef.
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The former chair of the Harvard University physics department muses on how faith gives meaning to his scientific work.
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The former chair of the Harvard University physics department muses on how faith gives meaning to his scientific work.
"There are clues in a text as to how the text should be written, so with Genesis, the rhythmic nature of Genesis 1 and 2, the almost poetic, and hymnic, function that it would have played in the liturgy of the earliest Jewish lives… it seems to me that there are clues here that it should be read in a theological way."
With From the Dust, it was our goal to help Christians see the complexity of the issues raised by modern science, as well as help them to courageously engage with the theological conversations happening within the sphere of Christian culture today.
It should be noted that indeterminacy does not imply that God does not have foreknowledge of future events. Christians ought not to be uncomfortable with the idea of God interacting with his creation through chance.
In this talk, Professor Plantinga addresses the fact that many contemporary thinkers—including many theologians—believe that God cannot perform miracles, providentially guide history, or interact in the lives of people, as these activities would be contrary to science. Plantinga, on the other hand, makes the case that this popular view is mistaken; excluding divine action in the world is not a central feature of natural science itself, but a philosophical or theological preference that has been added on to science (and can just as readily be removed). Plantinga concludes that it is completely logical to accept the miracles of the Bible and support contemporary science.
This BioLogos videocast addresses the idea of randomness as a part of natural selection, and whether it challenges the possibility of God using the evolutionary process as a means of creation.
In today's video, Rev. Lincoln Harvey discusses our desire to "domesticate" the liveliness and abundance of God. Harvey notes that the Trinity highlights both the manyness and oneness of God, which can be hard to Christians to fully understand.
For many, the importance of apparent randomness in evolution can be a major stumbling block when considering whether God could have created through an evolutionary process.
In our first Distinctions video -- featuring biologists Sean Carroll and Kerry Fulcher, Smithsonian Human Origins Program director Rick Potts, and Old Testament scholar John Walton -- we look at the concept of randomness.
Who is this that obscures my plans with words without knowledge? Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me. "Where were you when I laid the earth's foundation? Tell me, if you understand.
Scientists become fairly comfortable with a certain level of uncertainty within scientific data, notes Kathryn Applegate, but that is not the case for most people, especially where faith is concerned
In this video "Conversation," Daniel Harrell discusses what often gets in the way of getting Christians to consider evolutionary science.
In this video Conversation, Joel Hunter addresses the "slippery slope" argument supported by many evangelicals and suggests that not only is this perspective flawed, but it also may prevent believers from appreciating the fullness of God's creation.
In this video Conversation, Hunter explains that a view of scripture as the "inerrant Word of God" means that God is inerrant, not that the person interpreting the Bible is inerrant.
In this video conversation, Karl Giberson notes that have to be careful about projecting our idea about human creation onto God because the notion of a human creator is an entirely different concept.


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Successful events don't just happen - they are the product of many hours of planning and shared responsibility in an organization. Security does not just show up at Peterson, and the stage does not magically appear at your show. It takes organized people to attend to all of the many details related to a function. Every event you have ever attended took a great deal of planning and coordination. It is easy to identify those events which were thrown together at the last minute - the band has no microphones, the drinks are warm, and trash is overflowing from the one, lonely barrel in the middle of the barbecue. When an event looks like it was easy to plan, that's when you know how much hard work and attention to detail was involved.This booklet was created in response to the many questions we have received over the years regarding event planning details. It includes policies, procedures and helpful information you will need when planning a function. Please use this handbook - read it through, bookmark it on your computer, and make it a main reference for your organization's activities. By using this information and consulting with our staff, you can be assured that your event will be a well-planned and enjoyable occasion for all involved. The Office of Student Activities-Involvement-Leadership (S.A.I.L.) staff is here to help you to plan your events. Please feel free to contact our office for clarification of the information in this guide or if you require information that is not included. It is our goal for you and your organization to plan a fun and well run event and for your guests to thoroughly enjoy themselves. Please contact our office or stop by for assistance. Good luck with your events!
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adjective \ˈlau̇-zē\
: bad or poor : of poor quality : not good or skillful
: not well or healthy
: not happy or pleased
Full Definition of LOUSY
: infested with lice
a : totally repulsive : contemptibleb : miserably poor or inferior <got lousy grades>c : somewhat ill <felt lousy after dinner>d : amply supplied : replete <lousy with money>
of silk : fuzzy and specked because of splitting of the fiber
— lous·i·ly \-zə-lē\ adverb
— lous·i·ness \-zē-nəs\ noun
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Examples of LOUSY
- She got lousy grades in high school.
- I like the work, but the pay is lousy.
- He was a lousy husband.
- They did a lousy job.
- He drank too much and felt lousy the next morning.
- It's a lousy, rainy day.
- That's a lousy way to treat a friend.
First Known Use of LOUSY
14th century
Related to LOUSY
- Synonyms
- cheap, cruddy, deplorable, despicable, dirty, grubby, lame, contemptible, mean, nasty, paltry, pitiable, pitiful, ratty, scabby, scummy, scurvy, sneaking, sorry, wretched
- Antonyms
- admirable, commendable, creditable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy
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Definition of LOUSY for Kids
: bad 1 <I had a lousy time.>
: deserving disgust or contempt <That lousy liar!>
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adjective \ˈlau̇-zē\
Medical Definition of LOUSY
: infested with lice
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Read about wines to serve with the ever-popular chocolate molten lava cake. You can serve this Top Pick Of The Week in a jiffy: Just heat and eat this deliious dessert from Sticky Toffee Pudding Company.
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Chocolate Molten Lava Cake
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Wines To Serve With Chocolate Lava Cake
My husband, Chef Shehu, and I tasted a small selection of wines. We drew from recommendations in THE NIBBLE's article, Pairing Wine with Chocolate, and we threw in a wild card. We found that the alcohol level of some of the recommended wines became an issue, possibly because of the temperature of the cake (piping hot!); wines with higher alcohol levels did not work as well as they might have with chocolate served at room temperature.
Our first group of wines were fortified. Experts often turn to fortified wines with rich chocolate desserts. Chocolate is so rich, even tannic, that it seems to work better with wines that are fuller bodied. A dessert wine like Sauternes is sweet and viscous, but its properties don't pair well with chocolate, especially chocolate desserts. (See also our article on wine and dessert pairings.)
Port is sometimes referred to as Porto, to distinguish it from imitations made in the U.S., South Africa and countries other than Portugal. The real thing comes from Portugal's Douro Valley and is named after the country's second largest city, Oporto, located on the Atlantic coast at the mouth of the Douro river.
Port is a fortified wine made from a melange of indigenous red grapes, the most prominent of which are Touriga National, Tinta Francesa and Tinta Cao. These grapes are picked, crushed, pressed and vinified in the same manner as other wines, but the fermentation is stopped by the addition of grape spirit (brandy); the high alcohol in the spirit kills the yeast cells before all the sugar is fermented out. The resulting wine is sweet and usually weighs in at around 20% alcohol by volume. Here are some good values that are delicious with chocolate molten lava cake—and some that didn't work.
Tawny Port. Tawny Port becomes tawny as it ages for very long periods in large barrels, and loses some of its color. When an age is indicated (note that this is an age indication rather than a vintage date), the Port is blended from barrels that average that age. Thus, a 10-year-old tawny is a blend from barrels that are variously older and younger than 10 years of age.
Late Bottled Vintage Port. Like Champagne, vintage Port is not made every year. Late Bottled Vintage, or LBV Ports, are from a single vintage. They are aged in barrels and bottled between the fourth and sixth years after harvest; they are ready to drink earlier than vintage Port. Most are fined and filtered at the winery and so do not require decanting, unlike vintage Ports, which are aged in bottles rather than barrels and are known to throw off lots of sediment in the process. Some LBVs are aged in bottles like vintage Port. These are labeled Envelhecido em Garrafa ("aged in bottle"), have not been filtered and are aged for a minimum of three years in the bottle before release. These do need to be decanted. LBVs are a personal favorite of mine due to their price. For a mere $20.00, you can experience a little of the magic of expensive vintage Port.
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What is listed building consent?Listed building consent is the mechanism by which the planning authorities ensure that any changes to listed buildings are appropriate and sympathetic to their character.
How do I know if I need listed building consent?If you are planning to make alterations which may affect the character of the building, contact your local planning authority who will tell you whether they consider the works require listed building consent.
How do I apply?Applications for listed building consent must be made through the planning authority who will be able to provide you with the required form. More planning authorities are enabling online applications to be submitted. You can check your local authority planning website for information and guidance on this.
How long does the process take?Planning authorities aim to reach a decision on all applications for listed building consent within eight weeks. For certain listed building applications, if the plannning authority is minded to approve consent, they must notify and obtain clearance from Historic Scotland (on behalf of Scottish Ministers) prior to issuing consent. Historic Scotland aim to clear 97 per cent of these cases within 28 days of receiving the notification from the planning authority.
How can I appeal against refusal of listed building consent?
Does this mean that I can't alter my listed building?No. Listing is a mechanism designed to help manage change to listed buildings, so as to safeguard their special architectural or historic character, rather than preserve them in aspic. Annually, Historic Scotland deals with around 2,700 notifications from planning authorities who are minded to approve listed building consent applications to category A and B buildings (category C are dealt with solely by the local authority except in the case of demolitions).
What about like for like repairs?If you need to make repairs or do routine maintenance on your building, and you are using the same materials as already exist, you will not need listed building consent but we recommend you check with your local planning authority before you start repairs to ensure they agree the materials are like for like.
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What is blood pressure?
Omron - Blood pressure is the force generated by the blood against the walls of arteries during cardiac contraction and relaxation (e.g., the pumping action of the heart).
LifeSource - Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood against the walls of the arteries. Systolic pressure occurs when the heart contracts; diastolic pressure occurs when the heart expands. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).
Why measure your blood pressure?
Omron - Blood pressure measurement can highly reflect one's health condition. High blood pressure is potentially linked to serious illnesses such as stroke, heart disease and kidney failure.
Since there is no symptom most of the time, many hypertension people do not realize they are at risk until their health is seriously threatened.
Why measure your blood pressure at home?
LifeSource - It is now well known that, for many individuals, blood pressure readings taken in a doctor�s office or hospital setting might be elevated as a result of apprehension and anxiety. This response is commonly called �white coat hypertension.� In any case, self-measurement at home supplements your doctor�s readings and provides a more accurate, complete blood pressure history. In addition, clinical studies have shown that the detection and treatment of hypertension is improved when patients both consult their physicians and monitor their own blood pressure at home.
Why affects your blood pressure?
Blood pressure is affected by many factors: age, weight, time of day, activity level, climate, altitude and season. Certain activities can significantly alter one�s blood pressure. Walking can raise systolic pressure by 12 mmHg and diastolic pressure by 5.5 mmHg. Sleeping can decrease systolic blood pressure by as much as 10 mmHg. Taking your blood pressure repeatedly without waiting an interval of 5 minutes between readings, or without raising your arm to allow blood to flow back to the heart, can also affect it.
In addition to these factors, beverages containing caffeine or alcohol, certain medications, emotional stress and even tight-fitting clothes can make a difference in the readings.
Why does my blood pressure fluctuate throughout the day?
Omron - Individual blood pressure varies greatly both on a daily and a seasonal or temperature basis. These variations may be more pronounced in hypertension patients. Normally the blood pressure rises while at work and is at its lowest during sleep.
LifeSource - An individual�s blood pressure varies greatly from day to day and season to season. For hypersensitive individuals, these variations are even more pronounced. Normally, blood pressure rises during work or play and falls to its lowest levels during sleep.
Blood Pressure Guide:
Establishing Baseline Measurements
The most important method to get an accurate blood pressure measurement is consistency. To get the most benefit out of your monitor, it is important to establish a �baseline measurement.� This helps build a foundation of measurements that you can use to compare against future readings. To build this baseline measurement, devote two weeks for consistent blood pressure monitoring. This involves doing everything the same way when you measure (e.g. measuring during the same time of day, in the same location, sitting in the same chair, using the same cuff, etc.). Once you establish your baseline measurement, you can start evaluating if your measurement has been affected based on things like lifestyle changes or medication treatment.
What is hypertension?
LifeSource - Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the diagnosis given when readings consistently rise above normal. It is well known that hypertension can lead to stroke, heart attack or other illness if left untreated. Referred to as a �silent killer� because it does not always produce symptoms that alert you to the problem, hypertension is treatable when diagnosed early.
Can hypertension be controlled?
In many individuals, hypertension can be controlled by altering lifestyle and minimizing stress, and by appropriate medication prescribed and monitored by your doctor. The American Heart Association recommends the following lifestyle suggestions to prevent or control hypertension:
Don't smoke
Reduce salt and fat intake
Maintain proper weight
Exercise routinely
Have regular physical checkups
Monitor your blood pressure at periodic intervals
What is an irregular heartbeat?
LifeSource -A heartbeat that varies by 25% from the average of all heartbeat intervals during the blood pressure measurement.
Relax, remain still and refrain from talking during measurements.
Omron Health Management Software (included with select products) allows you to view, process and print data about blood pressure.
The following operating environments are required to run this software.
Supported OS:
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Microsoft� Windows� XP Professional Edition
600 MHz or higher, Pentium compatible CPU, PC/AT compatible machine
Memory capacity:
128MB or more
Hard disc space:
32MB or more
Super VGA (800 x 600 pixel) or higher resolution video adapter and monitor
A CD-ROM or DVD drive
USB connector (USB Revision 1.1 compliant)
A printer Microsoft� Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
Adobe� Acrobat� Reader 5.0 or higher
My reading seems high. Is something wrong with the monitor?
Your cuff might be too small for you or on too tight. A cuff that is too small yields a measurement that is higher than the correct blood pressure. Be sure to check that you are using the correct cuff size before taking your blood pressure. Please reference the section called �Select the correct cuff� in the instruction manual or see Question 4 to determine your correct cuff size. If your measurements still seem high, please consult your physician.
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Thanksgiving in Chicago
As 5 o'clock nears, the crowd in Daley Plaza grows as thick as a North Woods forest. Vendors at the open-air Christkindlmarket tout their wares—Polish pottery, hand-knitted parkas, soaps made with honey—to their captive audience on this night before Thanksgiving. Chicago's annual Christmas tree lighting is just minutes away, and until then, anyone who was strolling among the dozens of vendors basically gets stuck. TV trucks prep for live shots. A helicopter hovers, its chop drowned out by the crowd's chatter. Claustrophobia sets in, and I can't help but think, Why did I want to come here for Thanksgiving?
Then, across the street, the clock on the 568-foot Chicago Temple tolls.
One. Two. The crowd hushes. Three. Four. Hundreds of cell phones reach above the throng, trained on the darkened 55-foot Colorado spruce. Five.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel flips a switch, lighting the vertical strands of red, white and green lights. Cheers roll through the Loop like a summer wave on nearby Lake Michigan. Eventually, I can move as people funnel through the streets in search of dinner.
Click ahead to read about the rest of our trip, to see our list of the top 10 holiday stops in Chicago and to browse our trip guide.
Speaking of dinner ...
I love cooking a Thanksgiving spread. But for the first time, my husband, son and I met my mom, who lives near Cincinnati, for a holiday weekend in Chicago. We snagged a $34 round-trip fare for Mom on Megabus and settled into a two-bed, two-bath River North condo, where we can pad around in our jammies and watch football like we would at home in Iowa. (Except our house isn't perched 20 floors above the Chicago River.)
On Thanksgiving Day, a bitter wind whips down State Street just in time for the start of the parade. No matter how many times we've watched this parade on TV, nothing prepares us for seeing a roughly 50-foot-tall pilgrimized Garfield balloon muscle its way between skyscrapers. Bundled-up crowds clap and wave at the multicultural mishmash: marching bands playing Lady Gaga tunes, dancers moving in Bollywood style, girls doing an Irish jig. I inhale the scent of evergreens laying in the raised beds along State Street, and as Santa wraps up the procession, I realize it's time for an early dinner.
We walk three blocks to the Palmer House Hilton, where we have reservations at Lockwood (it books up a month in advance) for our first time eating out on this special day. Any worries about it feeling weird melt away when we walk into Chicago's oldest hotel. Poinsettias, lit trees and waiters carrying trays of mimosas fill the lobby with warm hospitality, while chefs cook more than 120 turkeys and present lavish dessert buffets. Patrons linger over creamy butternut squash soup, turkey, dressing and sweet potato soufflé. All of it tastes better than anything I've made myself.
A happy postdinner
Drowsiness sets in as we continue our Thanksgiving football-watching tradition, laying around in the condo until darkness falls. Then we bundle up and walk the 11 blocks to the Magnificent Mile. White lights ring the trees along Pearson Street, where patrons holding cups of hot cocoa spill out of Ghiradelli and climb into carriages for rides through the tony Gold Coast. As the horses wind past Chicago's old limestone water tower, the simple clip-clop of hooves gives the neighborhood's trendy boutiques a historic veneer.
The next morning, we watch as workers climb scaffolding to hang bushy evergreen wreaths around the lions guarding the Art Institute of Chicago. Hundreds of art lovers pack the sidewalk, cameras in hand, to snap the moment, while a gospel choir sings praise on the front steps. Created for the 1893 Columbian Exposition, the bronze lions stand outside of the South Michigan Avenue entrance. We funnel inside and make our way to the Art Institute's Ryan Education Center, where families already have settled at tables to make art inspired by the amazing collection.
Mike and Lisa Shydlowski bring their three children to the Wreathing of the Lions every year, carrying on a tradition that started when Mike was a kid and his family decorated their replica lion bookends with wreaths. Today, alongside us, they make tissue paper wreaths patterned after Marc Chagall's cerulean stained-glass windows and talk about their plans to see the Zoo Lights in Lincoln Park and go ice-skating in Millennium Park. "I didn't have any of these things growing up in a small town," Lisa says. "I like getting our kids excited for what they have here. The city has so much to offer."
She has a point
In Chicago, fans of The Polar Express didn't just watch the movie's hot chocolate scene last year; they breathed in cocoa at the John G. Shedd Aquarium, which shows 4-D movies. Sign up for a holiday breakfast so that you can skip the Shedd's long line by arriving before the attraction opens to the public.
We find a counterbalance to the Shedd's energy on Friday night at Cloud Gate, the bean-shape sculpture in Millennium Park. Luminarias in paper bags outline a "stage" in front of the Bean where a choir stands. Nearly 1,000 visitors grow quiet as the conductor raises his baton. It takes only a few bars of a simple carol written in an Austrian church nearly 200 years ago to create a sense of peace over the throng. We sing "Silent Night," and our memories of holidays past blend with the ones we're making right now.
Top 10 holiday stops
Whether you're in Chicago for the day or the weekend, these destinations shine at Christmastime.
American Girl Place Yes, it's a madhouse on Black Friday and beyond. But the store, cafe and Celebration Screen draw generations of girls and women together at Water Tower Place. (877) 247-5223; shopwatertower.com [1]
Chicago Symphony Orchestra The annual Welcome Yule concerts run the two weekends before Christmas. (312) 294-3000; cso.org [2]
Christkindlmarket Dozens of vendors create an open-air community of shopping on Daley Plaza, from November 21 through December 24, 2012. (312) 494-2175; christkindlmarket.com [3]
Holy Name Cathedral Anyone who has admired grand churches in Europe will see stunning similarities in this River North Roman Catholic church. (312)787-8040; holynamecathedral.org [4]
John G. Shedd Aquarium The holiday breakfasts, held on November 24 and December 8, 15 and 22, 2012, only cost $10 more than the total-experience pass. (312) 939-2438; sheddaquarium.org [5]
John Hancock Observatory Take in four-state views from the 96th floor of this Mag Mile icon (plus visits with Santa!); the holiday model train display in the lobby delights kids and trainiacs. (888) 875-8439; jhochicago.com [6]
Lincoln Park Zoo More than 1,000 animals live at this free attraction on the North Side, and the 1 million Zoo Lights brighten an already stellar spot. (312) 742-2000; lpzoo.org [7]
Millennium Park Free caroling takes place at 6 p.m. on Friday nights during the season. Though crowded, the ice-skating is free, too. (312) 742-1168; millenniumpark.org [8]
Museum of Science and Industry The annual Christmas Around the World showcases holiday cultures. (773) 684-1414; msichicago.org [9]
Walnut Room You can't make reservations, but the wait for a table at dinnertime is shorter than at lunchtime at Macy's on State Street. Ask for a table under the restaurant's enormous tree, and order the chicken potpie. (312) 781-4486; visitmacyschicago.com [10]
Trip guide
For more information: Choose Chicago, (312) 567-8500; choosechicago.com [11]
What to do
The Art Institute of Chicago The nation's second-largest art museum parties the day after Thanksgiving during the annual Wreathing of the Lions. (312) 443-3600; artinstituteofchicago.org [12]
Chicago Children's Museum Creative play spaces, including a Snow Much Fun exhibit, entertain young kids at Navy Pier. (312) 527-1000; chicagochildrensmuseum.org [13]
McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade The annual jaunt down State Street runs from Congress Parkway to Randolph Street; park in the garage at Wabash and Randolph. (312) 239-0457; chicagofestivals.org [14]
Where to eat
Farmhouse Tavern New in 2011, the hole-in-the-wall River North spot celebrates Midwest beer, farms and flavors, dotting its menu with Wisconsin cheese curds, a dried cranberry salad and a chocolate pastie dessert that takes Michigan's U.P.'s meat and potato concept to new heights. (312) 280-4960; farmhousechicago.com [15]
The Gage Just north of the Art Institute, the gastropub balances a casual, friendly atmosphere with thoughtful dishes and excellent service. The menu changes every eight weeks or so, but our grilled Buffalo chicken sandwich, burger and creamy pumpkin bisque were outstanding. (312) 372-4243; thegagechicago.com [16]
Lockwood Inside the Palmer House Hilton, Lockwood's Thanksgiving buffet is $60 for adults, $50 for seniors and free for children younger than 12. (312) 917-3404; lockwoodrestaurant.com [17]
Portillo's Christmas decorations and cool Chicago sports memorabilia deck the storied hot dog spot in River North. It also serves killer Italian beef. (312) 587-8910; portillos.com [18]
Where to stay
Condo rentals For an alternative to hotels, consider a condo rental. The pros: You get more space than a hotel room and save money on meals, and some offer parking. The cons: Property owners don't always get back to you during your search, and you have to pay for your stay up front. But over a holiday and for families, it's a welcome alternative. From $300. homeaway.com [19]; vrbo.com [20]
Chicago River Hotel A freshly styled boutique hotel along the river puts guests within easy walking distance of holiday fun. From $199. (312) 777-0990; chicagoriverhotel.com [21]
Inn of Chicago North of the river in Streeterville, this simple but classy lodging in a landmark building has a small lobby and elevators, but well-appointed rooms and a beautiful rooftop patio. From $109. (312)787-3100; innofchicago.com [22]
(A version of this story appeared in Midwest Living® November/December 2012.)


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Please review the material below and listen to the following webinar from NCDA President, Rich Feller:
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Supplemental Leadership PowerPoint - it is suggested that you view this up-to-date slideshow while listening to the webinar.
Types of NCDA Committees and Related Entities
National Career Development Association Committees, Commissions, Councils and other special ad hoc groups carry out activities related to membership services and professional action needs. Chairpersons of these committees report to the NCDA Board through a board liaison and provide annual plans, budget requests, progress reports, and other items as requested.
On the NCDA Website, we have listed the various committees and task forces with your contact information as the chair (under About NCDA:Committees). These committees include:
Standing Committees – These include essential committees that carry out activities that further the objectives of NCDA. The primary functions of these committees are outlined in the NCDA Bylaws. Each year the President selects a chair for these committees and a blast email soliciting members for the committees is sent to all members in good standing of NCDA. A chair may serve for up to two years at the discretion of the President.
Commissions, Task Forces, and Ad Hoc Committees – These committees are established by the NCDA Board of Directors to carry out special activities that NCDA Board Members believe will further the objectives of NCDA. The Board shall, from time to time, review the charge and function of each of these commissions and ad hoc committees and make changes in their number, characteristics, or organization as may seem desirable.
Councils – Councils are special committees that are unique to revenue-generating projects. Each council has a staff liaison (representing NCDA Headquarters) to provide assistance to the council to ensure future success and profits. Members of the councils are selected through an application process and typically are required to have specialized skills as are deemed appropriate. Each council selects its own chair with the approval of the board.
Committees with Editorial Boards – These are committees supporting the NCDA journal (The Career Development Quarterly), newsletter/magazine (Career Developments), and electronic magazine (Career Convergence).
Role of the Committee/Council/Commission/Task Force Chairs
As a Chairperson for an NCDA Committee, Council, Task Force or Commission, you are responsible for:
Selecting committee members and coordinate committee meetings (via conference calls, electronically, or face-to-face at the annual conference) as necessary to carry out the mission. Members of your committee must hold NCDA membership. You may check on membership status by using the myNCDA directory on the NCDA website (see the far right side of the purple navigation bar at the top of each webpage).
Develop a plan of work and budget. Send to president-elect and Board liaison by September 1. Each committee is allocated $50 for miscellaneous expenses per year. If more is requested, please include it in your Plan of Work.
Receive communication from Board liaison as to approval of budget and plan of work by October 30. Board liaisons will be in touch with you to discuss your work this coming year.
Carry out plan of work. Communicate with Board liaison monthly as to progress and problems. Report issues to board liaison that need to be discussed at Board meetings.
Write two reports annually; a mid-year report due on March 1 and a year-end "Annual Report" by September 1.
Send reimbursement vouchers to Board liaison for approval. NCDA's reimbursement policy and form at located under the Committee section of the website
Chair committee meeting at conference to review recent accomplishments and discuss plan of work for the upcoming year.
Communicate the activities of your group using the monthly electronic Announcements (e-bulletins sent to all members' emails during the second week of the month). Any Committee announcement, activity or question can be posted in this ebulletin by emailing email@example.com. Send a short statement (around 140 words; no editing provided) before the 1st of the month. See your 10/15 email from NCDA as an example. Please remind all members to read these Monthly Announcements - they are short, linked to more detailed information, and contain deadlines and requests for participation that all members should be aware of.
Recommend someone to chair your committee when your term is over.
Transfer files and relevant historical records to the person who takes over your responsibilities.
Role of Board Liaisons
Communicate monthly with each committee chair for which you are the liaison.
Receive and review plans of work and budgets and make recommendations to the president elect.
Assist chairs with problems and ideas.
Communicate relevant Board decisions as soon as possible after meetings.
Review and approve reimbursement vouchers and forward to treasurer.
Communicate significant problems to the president between Board meetings.
Report and advocate for your committee at Board meetings.
Make recommendations to the president elect for continuation of committee chairs or nominate replacements.
Attend all Board of Director meetings.
Attend committee meetings at the annual conference.
Committee Projects/Initiatives
There are two ways in which a committee begins an initiative:
The committee itself generates a project/initiative and, via the Annual Plan of Work, seeks funding, if applicable. The work toward the goal is commenced and reported to the board through the board liaison.
The Board sends a prospective project/initiative to the Committee Chair, via the Board Liaison, for the committee to address and recommend action.
Communication with the President
Whenever possible, contact your board liaison first when communicating anything to the Board of Directors. While direct conversations with the President are always welcome, it is essential to keep the board liaison notified of any decisions or challenges.
How Does a Member Join A Committee, Commission, Council, and/or Editorial Board?
Each renewal or new member of NCDA will be sent an NCDA Committee Brochure based on his or her annual renewal/join date. The brochure outlines the various descriptions of all NCDA Committees and urges participation. Membership in all committees are open to all members; it is the Chair's authority to form the committee. The Chair has the authority to ask and/or accept self-nominated members to join. The list of members should be sent to the Board liaison and NCDA Headquarters twice a year via the biannual reports. Except as otherwise specified in these Bylaws, members of committees shall serve for one year or until the appointment of their successors. Members may be re-appointed by the Chair.
Councils require specialized skills for both the chair and council members. The Chair is selected by the members of the Council and approved by the board. Members of the councils are selected on an application basis and announcements for opening are communicated via the website and monthly membership e-bulletins. The Council sets the criteria and selection procedures and members are selected on a rotating basis. Ultimately, the NCDA Board approves the membership of all Councils, as recommended by the Council Chair.
For Special Committees with Editorial Boards, the Board hires the editors. These opportunities are announced to the full membership and a special search committee of board members is responsible for the selection of the editors. The editor recommends associate editors and editorial board members to the NCDA Board for approval.
Role and Assistance of NCDA Headquarters Staff
NCDA Headquarters associates regularly provide assistance to NCDA Committee Chairs. Services include:
Use of NCDA Conference Call Service for committee phone meetings.
Use of survey software that has automatically tallies data and can be exported in a variety of formats.
Access to NCDA database to provide queries of membership demographics if needed for committee work (contact names based on work settings, educational levels, job titles, geographic locations, etc.).
Access to brochures and other stationery needed for committee work.
Access to historical committee data from past Annual Reports.
Access to membership communications/notifications – e-bulletins sent out monthly, newsletter/magazine sent out quarterly, posting to the website, etc.
Generally, NCDA Headquarters does not provide administrative support to committees other than the councils. If a project is time intensive and staffing assistance is needed, please communicate such requests via your board liaison. Special requests for administrative support should not be made directly to NCDA Headquarters.
Plans for 2013 Conference
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Other Resources on the NCDA Website
Policy and Procedures Manual
Bylaws and the proposed revision which will be voted on by the membership during this coming election starting in December.
NCDA Web Tutorial provides valuable information on how the Website can be used by members and the public
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What Is an Urban Heat Island?
As urban areas develop, changes occur in their landscape. Buildings, roads, and other infrastructure replace open land and vegetation. Surfaces that were once permeable and moist become impermeable and dry.1 These changes cause urban regions to become warmer than their rural surroundings, forming an "island" of higher temperatures in the landscape.
Heat islands occur on the surface and in the atmosphere. On a hot, sunny summer day, the sun can heat dry, exposed urban surfaces, such as roofs and pavement, to temperatures 50–90°F (27–50°C) hotter than the air,2 while shaded or moist surfaces—often in more rural surroundings—remain close to air temperatures. Surface urban heat islands are typically present day and night, but tend to be strongest during the day when the sun is shining.
In contrast, atmospheric urban heat islands are often weak during the late morning and throughout the day and become more pronounced after sunset due to the slow release of heat from urban infrastructure. The annual mean air temperature of a city with 1 million people or more can be 1.8–5.4°F (1–3°C) warmer than its surroundings.3 On a clear, calm night, however, the temperature difference can be as much as 22°F (12°C).3
To view images of surface and atmospheric heat islands, and to learn more about how scientists measure them, visit the Measuring Heat Islands page.
The heat island sketch pictured here shows how urban temperatures are typically lower at the urban-rural border than in dense downtown areas. The graphic also show how parks, open land, and bodies of water can create cooler areas within a city.
For additional information on urban heat islands:
- read the Heat Island Basics chapter (PDF) (22 pp, 1.5MB) from EPA's Reducing Urban Heat Islands: Compendium of Strategies, which explains the different types of urban heat islands and their causes, describes the impacts of heat islands, and provides resources for more information;
- learn how heat islands are measured; and
- watch two short video segments that EPA developed in partnership with The Weather Channel cable television network.
Why Do We Care About Heat Islands?
Elevated temperature from urban heat islands, particularly during the summer, can affect a community's environment and quality of life. While some heat island impacts seem positive, such as lengthening the plant-growing season, most impacts are negative and include:
- Increased energy consumption: Higher temperatures in summer increase energy demand for cooling and add pressure to the electricity grid during peak periods of demand. One study estimates that the heat island effect is responsible for 5–10% of peak electricity demand for cooling buildings in cities.3
- Elevated emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases: Increasing energy demand generally results in greater emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Higher air temperatures also promote the formation of ground-level ozone.
- Compromised human health and comfort: Warmer days and nights, along with higher air pollution levels, can contribute to general discomfort, respiratory difficulties, heat cramps and exhaustion, non-fatal heat stroke, and heat-related mortality.
- Impaired water quality: Hot pavement and rooftop surfaces transfer their excess heat to stormwater, which then drains into storm sewers and raises water temperatures as it is released into streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes. Rapid temperature changes can be stressful to aquatic ecosystems.
For more information on the effects of heat islands, visit the Heat Island Impacts page.
What Can Be Done?
Communities can take a number of steps to reduce the heat island effect, using four main strategies:
- increasing tree and vegetative cover;
- creating green roofs (also called "rooftop gardens" or "eco-roofs");
- installing cool—mainly reflective—roofs; and
- using cool pavements.
Typically heat island mitigation is part of a community's energy, air quality, water, or sustainability effort. Activities to reduce heat islands range from voluntary initiatives, such as cool pavement demonstration projects, to policy actions, such as requiring cool roofs via building codes. Most mitigation activities have multiple benefits, including cleaner air, improved human health and comfort, reduced energy costs, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
For more information on heat island mitigation strategies and activities:
- visit the Urban Heat Island Mitigation page;
- read the Heat Island Reduction Activities chapter (PDF) (23 pp, 2.7 MB) from EPA's Reducing Urban Heat Islands: Compendium of Strategies;
- use the Community Actions Database to see what communities around the United States are doing to reduce the urban heat island effect; and
- learn about EPA's State and Local Climate and Energy Program.
Footnotes and References
1. This change in landscape may differ in regions such as deserts, where moisture may increase in urban areas if development introduces grass lawns and other irrigated vegetation.
2. Berdahl P. and S. Bretz. 1997. Preliminary survey of the solar reflectance of cool roofing materials. Energy and Buildings 25:149-158.
3. Akbari, H. 2005. Energy Saving Potentials and Air Quality Benefits of Urban Heat Island Mitigation (PDF) (19 pp, 251K). Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.


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The Residency Partnership Program supports ensembles and presenters in building audiences for classical/contemporary, jazz, and world chamber music through residency projects. Funding is intended for activities that take place in community settings and that are not part of a regular concert series. Activities may include, but are not limited to, interactive or audience engagement programs in classrooms (preschool through high school), libraries, hospitals, senior centers, or other community venues. The program does not support music activities intended for college- or conservatory-level music students. Projects must take place in the U.S. or its territories.
The length of the residencies ranges from a minimum of three days to one year. Grants support up to 75 percent of expenses directly connected to the project. The balance must be drawn from other sources, such as cash from other grants, earned income, or an allocation from the organization's general operating funds.
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This drama was the first film made in post-WW II West Germany. It tells the story of a young man who is separated from his Jewish parents after the Germans invaded Poland. As they are sent to concentration camps, the young man joins the Polish partisans. In the camp, his father is deemed 'unfit' and killed. His poor mother is shuffled between labor camps until at last the war ends and she is reunited with her son. Together they begin searching for a new homeland.~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
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I'm a bit of a beer snob and I don't approve of twist-off bottle caps. It's kind of like screw-off caps for wine, it cheapens the experience of what's gone into the brew and what you're going to enjoy. So sometimes I do find myself with a nice cold beer, but no bottle opener to be had. We all know there's a good way to do something and a bad way to do something.
Opening a bottle with your teeth is a bad way, I shouldn't need to tell anyone why.
I just saw a video on youtube that used another bottle of beer to open your bottle, that's a similar technique to what we're going to demostrate. So what if you like to drink alone and you need to open your last beer?
Putting the edge of the bottle cap against something and hitting it hard with your hand is also a bad way, especially if you've already been drinking. This will often damage whatever you put it up against and you can break the glass, then you're screwed. Do you risk drinking some pieces of glass? Probably, but there must be an easier way.
So the word of the day is leverage. Have a look at the photos for examples of how to open a bottle of beer with just about anything. Safely, the right way. Enjoy and if you drink, don't drive.
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The iPad 3 charger slides apart for use with international plugs. The 'button' looking part on the inside works well as a bottle opener.
Thanks! I just used this tip to open a bottle of Coke. (via a Macbook Pro charger ;-))
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Nice design for a bottle opener bwilcox3, but the instructable is called "...without a bottle opener" ...
Love your video though!
I think the best and the simplest one!
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I pry around one half only (that's all you need, really.) then use the penny to lever it off.
Ever since building my own kegerator, I don't drink bottled beer that much, so I don't have any around to experiment with, but it could make for an interesting drinking "game" for a few guys to try to each use a unique apparatus for opening a bottle while working their way through the case of beer one night.
Just so everyone is aware, this is not a good analogy. There are good, technical reasons that regular (non-twist-off) beer bottle caps are superior. They are much more effective at keeping oxygen out and do so longer. It's not an aesthetic decision.
But screw-off caps for wine are generally accepted as the superior technology for packaging wine, but corks are seen as better for aesthetic and marketing reasons.
As much use as it gets he thinks the wood will eventually "dent" where the bottle cap pushes against it, but plans on sticking a piece of thin metal at that spot eventually.