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Oak Grove News
Weekly Update ~ March 4, 2019
Parent Online Awareness Reminder
We wanted to send a quick message to families to make you aware of information concerning online and app safety. You may have seen some concerning reports in the news regarding content on YouTube, YouTube Kids, and other social media apps. We have recently heard students discussing some of these issues at school, including online challenges, like the Momo Challenge.
We encourage you to research these concerns and discuss in an age appropriate way how the actions in these challenges may present dangers to your child or their peers. While many of these challenges start as online hoaxes, they are discussions your child may already be having with their peers. The best way to keep your child safe is to be aware of the apps and resources they use online and have regular conversations about how they spend their screen time. Below are some links further explaining the Momo Challenge and other online risks your child may or may not already know.
Please reach out if you have any questions.
Donations Needed for Art Room
Do you have LEGO bricks at home going unused?
The Art room would love to give your bricks a home! We are using them to create murals this year and hope to do more great STEAM activities with LEGO in the future but it will require more bricks!
We are in great need of black, green and brown LEGO but will take any colors to add to our collection.
Please bag and label any donations. If you have questions, please email Mrs. Vance email@example.com
Thank you in advance!
Curriculum Corner
Hello Oak Grove Community,
Our middle school girls have been invited to participate in an event this coming Saturday at Libertyville High School. LHS is hosting a "Girls in STEAM" event for middle and high school students from 9 am - 12:30 pm. If interested in attending please see additional details and registration information on their website.
4th and 5th Grade Intramural Basketball
Attention 4th and 5th grade students:
Intramural basketball will begin on Monday, March 11th.
We will meet Mondays and Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 in the Patt Gym. Most sessions will be in the Patt Gym. We will have a total of 8 sessions. We will not have any sessions over Spring Break. Parents, pick students up from school promptly at 4:30.
This is a nice opportunity to learn some basketball basics and play in some games with classmates.
Cost is $10 per player. Parents can pay through the school website:
Be sure to wear gym shoes and basketball playing attire.
Preschool Screening Reminder
Oak Grove School will hold a preschool screening for students who are three or four years of age on March 6th from 12:30 - 3:30. This screening will examine a child's proficiency in speech/language, motor development, and will assess their pre-academic skills and will take approximately one hour. Parents with questions may contact Julie Waehner at (224) 424-4718.
(This screening is not the screening for students who will enter Kindergarten in August.)
You Be the Chemist Challenge Science Club
Last week, Oak Grove sent four students to participate in the local You Be The Chemist Challenge in Northfield, sponsored by Honeywell UOP. All four competitors made it to the 5th round of competition before being eliminated prior to the semifinals. Congratulations to Jack Davis, Ahan Dey, Teja Patil, and Cameron Huang (not pictured).
Just a reminder, Science Club will meet on Wednesday this week due to students not having school on Thursday or Friday. We have two meetings left:
Wednesday, March 6
Friday, March 15
PTO Meeting
The meeting is this Wednesday, March 6th @ 9am in the PD room. All are welcome!
6th/7th Grade Social
Today is the last day to sign up for the free social. The social for 6th and 7th graders will be held at Sky Zone in Vernon Hills on Thursday, March 7th, from 10:30 am until noon. Skinny pop and water will be provided. Please visit this page to RSVP and fill out a waiver by March 4th!
Variety Show - Friday, May 3rd @ 4 & 7pm
It's that time of year again! We are looking for all 5th-8th graders interested in trying out for the Variety Show.
Sign ups: March 11th & March 12th - During lunch hours.
8th Grade Emcee tryouts: April 4th from 3:20- 4 in Mrs. Mahoney's Room. Sign up sheet is by her door.
Tryouts: April 8th & 9th - You will be assigned a time when you sign-up.
Pictures: April 16th from 3:20 - 5- You must be FULL costume ready.
Dress Rehearsal: May 1st & May 2nd from 3:20 - 6pm
The Show: May 3rd at 4 & 7pm
A few rules for the auditions:
- All participants in the act must be present at the auditions and have an act name picked out. This act name will be listed on the Oak Grove website if it makes the show. The act name can be changed at a further date.
- Acts cannot exceed two minutes. NO EXCEPTIONS. Practice in advance and time your act.
- Music must have appropriate lyrics. Costumes and movements must also be school appropriate.
- You must bring your music with you to the tryout. It can be on a phone, flash drive, or on a CD.
- Lip syncing is not allowed. Background music must be instrumental only--NO WORDS! If you are doing a vocal performance the lyrics must be taken out.
This is always such a fun show and we are looking forward to seeing all of the talent that Oak Grove has to offer!
Meet the Candidate Night - Thursday, March 14th at 7pm
The PTO will be hosting a 'Meet the Board of Education Candidate Night' on Thursday, March 14th at 7pm in the Elementary gym. Please email any questions for the candidates to email@example.com with the subject line 'Meet the Candidate Night Question'. Please submit all questions by Sunday, March 10. Thank you!
Fannie May Spring Fundraiser
It is that time of year again - The Oak Grove PTO Spring Fannie May Candy fundraiser!
- Order forms must be returned no later than March 8th
- Return the white and yellow copies of the order form
- Make checks payable to Oak Grove PTO
- New this year. All orders will be delivered to Oak Grove. Candy pick up will be on April 5 from 3:30 to 4:30 in the Junior High cafeteria
- Please contact Cristina Buelow email@example.com or Carlene Lichter email@example.com with questions
Virtual Backpack
Oak Grove School Board of Education
Click HERE to view Board Agenda and Minutes
Email: email@example.com
Website: www.ogschool.org
Location: 1700 S. O'Plaine Rd. Green Oaks, IL 60048
Phone: 847.367.4120


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I live in Los Angeles, which has a large Korean population, so finding Korean products has never been an issue, but if you are on the hunt online, Memebox carries a lot of fun items, along with Amazon, Sephora, and the usual online spots.
I don't tend to get many blackheads, but some of my family does, so I thought this would be a fun product to try out together. Going on it's very cooling and refreshing, but you have to be careful to use very little. If you glop it on it'll take forever to dry. After about 15 minutes, you simply peel off the mask. The biggest result I noticed was skin softening and mattify-ing effects, so if you have an oily t-zone this might be a great product for you. It did pull out some tiny hairs, sebum, and black heads, but not in a satisfying way if you're a weirdo like me who wants to examine the results.
Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask
This is the perfect shower mask! It takes a little extra effort to scrub off, so doing it when you're in the shower is super convenient. Filled with detoxifying clays and charcoal, this mask is perfect for when you need a purifying deep clean. So if I accidentally went to bed with my make up on, this mask will set my skin straight in the morning. Plus, the bubbles are fun and tingly – not sure if they do anything beyond that.
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I am ghostly pale, so SPF in my skin regimen is always a plus. What's great about this spray on sunscreen is that you don't need to blend it in and it works as a fixative for your make up. It also has a slightly matte finish that combats oily skin.
Royal Tint Honey Balm – Calendula Orange
Imagine a lip balm that has a deep pigment – this is it. I usually have to lather on something to soften my lips, than add lipstick for a bigger color pop, but this product combines both ideas into one. It goes on smooth, smells nice, and one me, really shows up as a lovely color.
Botanical Pure Mask 14 Days Variety Kit
I have pretty sensitive skin, so I love that these masks are soothing and free of irritating ingredients. Also, as far as sheet masks go, they're inexpensive but give your skin smooth, soft, dewy results. Each one has a different purpose (my favorite is the collagen boosting one), but overall I've noticed them to be soothing and hydrating.
This is a lovely nighttime mask that has two steps: exfoliating and hydrating. You use the little gel pack to remove dead skin and prepare the face to deeply take in the moisture, and the sheet mask hydrates and enriches the skin. Honestly, I love the exfoliator because it's non-abrasive. My sensitive skin will turn angry and red if I use something too rough, and this is soothing while actually clearing away sad, dead skin.

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As reported by whyy.org, a bill advancing in the New Jersey Legislature would ensure that union representatives have greater access to the public employees they represent. Dubbed the Workplace Democracy Enhancement Act, the measure would allow unions to meet with employees during lunch and other breaks to talk about their issues and grievances.
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Data Shows that NJ's Most Violent Cities Have Lost The Most Police Officers Since 2010
Lawmakers Relaunch Bill to Transfer Management of PFRS away from State
As reported by northjersey.com, Lawmakers have relaunched an effort to spin off management of the pension fund for police and firefighters from New Jersey's larger $78 billion pension system, a move that former Gov. Chris Christie blocked last year over concerns that it gave labor unions a "blank check" to enhance their benefits at…
State Correction Officers Win Fight Over Sick Leave Pay as Christie Signs New Bill into Law
As reported by Trentonian.com, following the publicity of numerous corrections officers beaten at work, Gov. Chris Christie has agreed to provide sick leave pay to prison workers assaulted by inmates.
Christie signed a bill into law on Monday that will make corrections, juvenile, parole and probation officers whole — albeit on a limited basis…
Christie Banking that Lottery will Save Pensions
As reported by Philly.com, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is betting that the lottery is the ticket to shoring up one of the state's most vexing money problems: ever-growing obligations to the pensions for public employees.
The idea of linking the lottery to pensions has been around for years, but legislation backed by the…
Judge Halts Christie's Atlantic City Police Layoffs
As reported by Philly.com, a Superior Court judge has temporarily blocked the State of New Jersey from unilaterally imposing layoffs and schedule changes on the Atlantic City Police Department.
The ruling is the second time Judge Julio Mendez has checked the vast powers granted the Christie administration under the Municipal Stabilization and Recovery Act,…
Police Call Layoffs a Union-Busting Tactic
As reported by northjersey.com, members of the Bergen County Bureau of Police Services police union on Monday protested more than two dozen impending layoffs and about a dozen demotions that, the union head said, is an attempt to bust the 75-officer organization.
But Bergen County Sheriff Michael Saudino, the target of the union's ire…
Atlantic City Firefighters Won't Face Layoffs — for now
As reported by Philly.com, a New Jersey judge temporarily blocked the state Friday from laying off firefighters in Atlantic City, but ruled that their work schedules, salaries, and overtime can be changed by former U.S. Sen. Jeffrey S. Chiesa (R., N.J.), who is directing the state takeover of Atlantic City.
The firefighters union had…
NJ Supreme Court Hears Argument Over Government Imposed Salary Freeze
As reported by N.J.com, public employee unions and government officials clashed Monday in a case before the state Supreme Court that could determine whether workers across New Jersey will get pay raises.
The state's highest court heard oral arguments over the whether "step" increases — increases in pay when workers reach annual milestones…
Sweeney Introduces Bill Seeking to Wrest Control of PFRS Away from State Treasury
As reported by N.J.com, furious after watching pension investment fees triple over the last three years even as their funds lost value, police and firefighter union leaders are seeking to wrest control of their underfunded pensions from the state.
As Gov. Chris Christie is set to deliver his final budget address, state Senate President…


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Not all types of vegetables can be directly sown in the ground or potting mix soil outdoors. Investing in the best seed starting mix for vegetables to start indoors is more critical when living in a northern area with a short growing season. You can check some of the perfect options available on the market below:
Here are the best seed starting mixes for vegetables you can buy in 2024:
- Best For Strong Roots: The Next Gardener Seed Starting Potting Mix
- Best For Superior Germination: Hoffman 30118 Seed Starter Soil
- Best For Fast Root Growth: Burpee Organic Coconut Coir
- Best For Pak Choi: Espoma Seed Starter Potting Mix
- Best For Moisture Retention: Jiffy Natural & Organic Starter Mix
- Best For Bigger Seedlings: Sun Gro Black Gold 1311002
6 Best Seed Starting Mixes For Vegetables | ||
Best For Strong Roots | The Next Gardener Seed Starting Potting Mix | |
Best For Superior Germination | Hoffman 30118 Seed Starter Soil | |
Best For Fast Root Growth | Burpee Organic Coconut Coir | |
Best For Pak Choi | Espoma Seed Starter Potting Mix | |
Best For Moisture Retention | Jiffy Natural & Organic Starter Mix | |
Best For Bigger Seedlings | Sun Gro Black Gold 1311002 |
Best For Strong Roots: The Next Gardener Seed Starting Potting Mix
- Fast to grow
- Easy to use
- Pricey
The vegetable roots need to absorb a lot of nutrients to feed themselves and support the growth of other parts such as flowers, leaves, and stems. The Next Gardener Seed Starting Potting Mix contains all essential nutrients for a strong root system. They include sphagnum peat moss, forest gold, and organic fertilizer.
This mix is lightweight enough to allow weak root branches of seedlings to reach everywhere in the soil to absorb nutrients, water, and oxygen.
The Next Gardener Seed Starting Potting Mix Specifications | |
Primary Ingredient(s) | Sphagnum peat moss Forest gold Organic fertilizer |
Container Size | 2 dry quarts |
Highlight Features | balanced pH level (5.5) 100% organic and all-natural seedling mix Packaged in a reusable sealing bag |
The Next Gardener Seed Starting Potting Mix provides your vegetable roots with enough nutrients for healthy growth.
Best For Superior Germination: Hoffman 30118 Seed Starter Soil
- Easy to use and follow the instruction
- Great price
- A bit expensive
This Hoffman 30118 Seed Starter Soil is lightweight and loose, smoothing the way for the formation of the root system from root cuttings and seeds. Specifically, it drains fastly and holds a certain amount of moisture so that your vegetables and soil won't dry completely. Most importantly, the fertile soil content can strengthen and improve superior germination.
Hoffman 30118 Seed Starter Soil Specifications | |
Primary Ingredient(s) | Canadian sphagnum peat moss Horticultural vermiculite limestone (PH adjuster) Wetting agent |
Container Size | 18 quarts |
Highlight Features | 6 components blended in proper proportions Lightweight, loose, and fertile soil |
Hoffman 30118 Seed Starter Soil helps your vegetable seeds germinate and grow quickly and easily.
Best For Fast Root Growth: Burpee Organic Coconut Coir
- Light and airy texture
- Clean coir medium
- Lightweight
- Smelly
The majority of vegetables germinate within 7-10 days, but celery, treble, and carrots need more time (double). If you don't want to wait for such a long time, you can invest in the Burpee Organic Coconut coir to stimulate the faster growth of roots.
This product provides your vegetables with enough essential nutrients, in spite of a small coir brick. Specifically, it contains 100% Bone Meal that is a wonderful source of phosphorus and calcium nutrients.
Burpee Organic Coconut Coir Specifications | |
Primary Ingredient(s) | Coconut coir |
Container Size | 16 quarts |
Highlight Features | Compressed brick Organic use |
Burpee Organic Coconut Coir can promote your vegetable's root system to grow quicker.
Best For Pak Choi: Espoma Seed Starter Potting Mix
- Easy to use and store because of the zip-lock system of the bag
- Effortless to absorb the water
- Expensive
Although it's not difficult to grow pak choi, this type of vegetable is prone to bolting on hot days. So, you should start pak choi seeds in well-watered soil like Espoma Seed Starter Potting Mix that features mycotone. This is a proprietary combination of 11 strains of mycorrhizae. All of them play an essential role in root growth; they raise the water uptake to fight against the hot climate and decrease stress due to drought and transplant shock.
Espoma Seed Starter Potting Mix Specifications | |
Primary Ingredient(s) | 80-90% sphagnum peat moss Perlite Limestone to adjust pH Yucca extract |
Container Size | 8 qt |
Highlight Features | Natural and organic seed starting mix Myco-tone Great moisture retention |
Espoma Seed Starter Potting Mix can provide your pak choi seeds with water timely in hot climates.
Best For Moisture Retention: Jiffy Natural & Organic Starter Mix
- Lightweight
- Fluffy
- Moist
- Easy to use
- Fast to germinate
- If you don't wet this mix enough, it won't soak up water.
In case your seeds are filled with water, they will activate enzymes to start the germination process. So, the best seed starting mix for vegetables should have a good ability to retain moisture. Jiffy Natural & Organic Starter Mix can meet this requirement because it is formulated from the following ingredients: peat moss and vermiculite.
The peat moss can not only hold and retain a lot of water and nutrients but also provide your vegetable root plenty of room to breathe in the soil.
The vermiculite can keep your vegetable seeds from compacting, hold much moisture, and strengthen the airflow.
Jiffy Natural & Organic Starter Mix Specifications | |
Primary Ingredient(s) | Peat moss Vermiculite Lime |
Container Size | 10 quarts |
Highlight Features | Wood power source type 100% organic mix Balanced pH level |
Jiffy Natural & Organic Starter Mix can hold a high level of moisture without immerging your seeds.
Best For Bigger Seedlings: Sun Gro Black Gold 1311002
- Good drainage
- Moist
- Good smell
- Lightweight and thin
- Fluffy
- Requires you to add extra fertilizer to encourage the growth
Bigger seedlings need more nutrients, moisture, and air than others for healthy growth. Sun-Gro Black Gold 1311002 is a proper solution thanks to its double screened Canadian Sphagnum peat moss.
Plus, this natural organic soil conditioner ingredient can regular air and moisture around the roots for a perfect growing environment.
Sun Gro Black Gold 1311002 Specifications | |
Primary Ingredient(s) | Canadian sphagnum peat moss Perlite Dolomite lime An organic wetting agent |
Container Size | 16 quart |
Highlight Features | Good aeration and moisture retention |
Sun-Gro Black Gold 1311002 offers double value for bigger seedlings than seed starting mixes for smaller ones.
How To Choose The Best Seed Starting Mix For Vegetables?
What Are The Most Important Ingredients Of A Seed Starting Mix For Vegetables?
Sphagnum Peat Moss
This is the most common base in the ingredient list of the best seed starting mix for vegetables.
It is the sphagnum moss's decomposed material - moss growing in peat bogs, so sterilized and dehydrated sphagnum peat moss can provide an optimal environment for starting mix. Moreover, this ingredient just absorbs without packing down, which is extremely useful for the germination of seeds.
Coconut Coir
Coconut coir is a fibrous layer surrounding a hard coconut shell. It features the ability to retain moisture without compacting. This ingredient is dehydrated and compressed into a mix to rehydrate and start seeds.
Perlite is a lightweight white granular material that can retain a certain amount of moisture and keep the mix from compacting.
Vermiculite is a silica mineral mined from the earth. This ingredient is lightweight and highly absorbent, so it lightens the mixture and retains moisture.
Diatomaceous Earth (DE)
DE is a natural ingredient containing "diatoms" (the finely ground fossils of tiny aquatic organisms.) that can kill insects in some seed-starting mixes. When insects go into the soil with DE, this power will stick to their bodies to dehydrate and kill them.
The pH range is from 0 -14, and 7 is the neutral level. In case the pH is higher than 7, the soil contains larger alkaline content. Meanwhile, a lower 7 pH level has more acidic content. The ideal pH level for vegetables is 6.5, but their growth won't be hindered between the 5.5 - 7.5 pH range. Adding lime into a mix can lower the pH level to 6 -6.5 to start seeds successfully.
Wetting Agent
Completely dry ingredients of the grow mix make the root absorb water harder. In this case, adding a wetting agent like powdered kelp can solve this problem.
Do Vegetables Grow Well In The Organic Or Non-organic Mix?
While flower and ornamental plants grow well in the non-organic mix, vegetables require organic seed starting mix made from natural ingredients without chemicals and synthetic agents.
Should You Choose Sterilized Soil?
Yes. If the seed starting mix is heated to over 200 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 30 minutes, it removes fungi and bacteria, most importantly, destroys any pathogen that can kill tender seedlings.
While some manufacturers force steam through the material, others submerge the mix in the water and heat it to help your delicate seeds survive better.
Are Aeration And Moisture Retention The Keys?
Yes. As most of you know, compact and heavy potting soil will reduce the germination rate of seeds because it lacks these crucial keys. Instead, seed-starting mixes require lightness and loft because new roots need moisture and oxygen to grow. Perlite and vermiculite are helpful to provide your vegetable seeds in this convenient environment.
Which Brands Make The Best Seed Starting Mix For Vegetables?
The Next Gardener
Philip founded the Next Gardener brand in 2002. In the first stage, he just focused on planting a golden barrel cactus field. After that, the founder continuously learned about how to take care of this type of plant better. He is more successful in the field in the future by selling more varieties of succulents from China, Korea, and Japan.
Although Philip has his own professional organic cactus soil, he still wants to create something more unique. He learned more knowledge from experts in growing succulents in Germany and Denmark to produce a specialized soil recipe.
Now, The Next Gardener is selling more than 650 succulent and cactus varieties. Besides, this brand also has other product lines, such as gardening tools and planter pots.
Washington Atlee Burpee founded Burpee in Pennsylvania. As the original orientation, this is only a mail-order chicken business. After a specific time, this company sells more product lines, such as seeds and some farming tools.
This brand is famous for a reason. They are pioneers and have a lot of practical experience in this field.
Do you need an example for this view?
Burpee is the first one who sells yellow seed corn all over the world.
Of course, they have continuously innovated to produce improved carrot and new cabbage varieties.
Do you really need a seed starting mix?
Most gardeners can incredibly start their seeds in rich garden soil or potting soil, but investing in a seed starting mix can help you decrease a lot of effort on your end to transplant.
In particular, this type of mix is sterile soil that can fight against mold and fungi pressures.
Can I start seeds in topsoil?
No, you can't because topsoil can't offer the best growing medium for the great chance of seed germination: a proper amount of oxygen and moisture.
Can you start seeds in regular soil?
Just a few seeds can grow well in regular soil because it comes with a more coarse texture.
Should soil be wet when planting seeds?
Although seeds require consistent moisture for successful germination, they can't grow well in a wet and soggy environment. Too moist soil can lead to rot roots.
What happens when a seed is planted too deeply in the soil?
It might grow into a weak seedling; even it can't germinate at all.
The best seed starting mix for vegetables must provide your plants with enough essential nutrients for complete growth. It should be lightweight and breathable so that your weak vegetable seedling roots can quickly move in the soil to look for and absorb water, nutrients, and air. You also should consider which plant you grow because some seed starting mixes work great for some specific types of vegetables.


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I'm browsing Facebook and somebody posts about a website, where you can look up grave pictures. Famous people, or ordinary.
I idly click on over, wondering if there would be anybody I know on there. The first dead person I think of is my grandfather so I type his name, guessing at the year he died. I'm not 100% sure–I never met him; he passed before I was born. I also know next to nothing about him. A couple of my Dad's family stories, but that's about it.
I got the year right. There he was, boom!
I didn't even know he was a soldier.
I'm reading the bio and think to myself, "I'll have to run his chart." Scanning the dates on the tombstone…
Tomorrow is his death anniversary.
Hello, Grandpa! Nice to meet you. Thank you for introducing yourself. I hope to get better acquainted.
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Despite the Trump campaign characterizing him as a low-level staffer, former foreign-policy advisor Carter Page conducted high-level meetings with Hungarian politicians in the country's parliament in Budapest in 2016, ABC reported Monday. Page, who has been questioned by the FBI and the House Intelligence Committee over his communications with Russian officials, met with the country's U.S. ambassador and with a close advisor to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Orbán and Hungary have been described as increasingly close allies of Russian and Russian president Vladimir Putin. Orbán was the first world leader to endorse Donald Trump's presidential campaign. Questioned on the Budapest meetings during a House Intelligence Committee hearing, Page said he could not remember who he met with or what they discussed.
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Youth Group (7th-12th Grade) meets on Wednesday nights at 6:00pm at Covenant Fellowship Church located at 606 FM 1791 North in room 101. There will ALWAYS be a light meal (Pizza, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Chili Pie, Nachos, etc) served from 6:15pm-6:45pm, then we have a 30-45 minute Bible Study and prayer time. YOU are invited!!! If you have any questions, please email me at firstname.lastname@example.com or call the church office at 936-435-0993
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What is Truth?
Where ever there is Paradox Truth Exist, in fact existence is completely and wholly paradoxical, hence, it is truth. The society have conditioned us with rituals, dogmas and all sorts of pre concieved notions that our understanding of Paradox have cultivated into opposites,but that is intellectually, through knowledge, borrowed, not experience,intelligence is experience, first hand encounter,true understanding of Paradox or Truth,LIFE-DEATH,DAY-NIGHT,INH- ALATION-EXHALATION, ANGER-COMPASSION and much more, these are Paradoxes not opposites, and in this understanding lies Truth.To understand and then to witness these Paradox is to be in the middle, it is the way to sacchidanand or whatever you may call it God, Truth, Nirvana, Satori, Turiya etc.To know the Truth or to attain is not about following the scriptures or living the lives as the enlightened Masters have, in fact that understanding is a big barrier,creation is the creator, existence is God, become one with existence because as part of this existence we are one with it, we all are God as said "AHAM BRAHMASMI", we all are already the case, we have to realise it, understand it, experience it.


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Michigan Tech Hockey split their home-and-home series with Northern Michigan last weekend. On Friday, Ryland Mosley scored a game-tying goal with just 66 seconds remaining. However, the Wildcats won in overtime, 3-2. On Saturday, Nov. 13 Michigan Tech got revenge against the Wildcats. The Huskies trailed halfway through the second period, but they scored four consecutive goals to win, 5-2. Michigan Tech now stands at 5-4 overall with a 2-2 record in conference play.
On Nov. 12, Men's Basketball opened with a sluggish start for regular season play, falling to McKendree University 74-59. Adam Hobson put up 17 points, while Owen White tallied 16. On Nov. 13, the Huskies defeated Lewis University 64-56. Eric Carl and Owen White each had 22 points in the win, Michigan Tech is now 1-1 for the season.
On Friday, the Women's Basketball edged out Lewis University by a score of 75-71. The Huskies shot 50% from beyond the three-point line while Ellie Mackay, Daisy Ansel, and Alex Rondorf all put up double figures. Saturday was much easier for Michigan Tech as they rolled over William Jewell University 75-49. Sara Dax led the way for the Huskies with 17 points as the defense forced 20 Cardinal turnovers.
Michigan Tech women's volleyball ended their season playing like they have all year: ruthlessly dispatching their opponents. On Nov. 12, the Huskies clinched their second straight GLIAC Championship after sweeping SVSU, 3-0. Laura De Marchi had 40 assists in the victory. The next day the Huskies walloped the Warriors with another 3-0 victory. Carissa Beyer had 21 digs and earned GLIAC North Player of the Week for her performance across the two games. The Huskies head into postseason play as the No. 1 seed in the conference and No. 25 team in the nation.
The Huskies' season came to end on Nov. 9 after the Women's soccer team lost to Northern Michigan in the GLIAC quarterfinals. The Wildcats scored seven minutes into the game but the Huskies responded with a goal of their own when Julia Pietila scored in the 31st minute. Erika Gabriel had five saves for the Huskies, but it wasn't enough as Northern Michigan scored the go-ahead goal in the 56th minute. Michigan Tech finished 12-7 on the season.
It was the perfect finish for Men's Football, who knocked off the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals, ending the year with a winning record for the first time since 2015. Will Ark opened the scoring for the Huskies with a 28-yard dart to Darius Willis. The next quarter the Huskies used up over 7 minutes of the clock before Jared Smith capped off the 82-yard drive with a rushing touchdown. The Huskies scored in the third quarter while the defense held the Cardinals to just three points in the fourth, sealing the 21-20 victory.


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Most of my posts are for people who already know Jesus, and many do, but I'm particularly concerned for those who think they know him yet live as though they don't. You know who I'm talking about! Those people that fill the pews on Sunday and give a "holier than thou" air, but treat others as if they are dirt. How do you get them to realize that they are lost? The trouble with them is that they think they already have salvation, but their fruit is rotting into the ground, and everyone knows it except for them. That's a hard nut to crack! It may be that they will only realize that they need Jesus when something tragic happens, and that's sad. No one wants to go through trials, but sometimes that's the only way to show them that they can't do it on their own and that they need to humble themselves at the hand of Jesus. It's not that hard to do, and it creates a change of heart that is visible to others. We can only hope that something we say or do will prompt them to seek Jesus with their whole heart. Beyond that, all we can do is pray and hope the Holy Spirit touches their heart.
Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to God's righteousness. Romans 10:1-3


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Bakersfield Porcelain Crowns
If you have badly decayed or severely worn teeth, porcelain crowns can restore them and make them look healthy again. And with today's high-strength dental ceramics, you can get natural-looking crowns that last.
What Is a Porcelain Crown?
A porcelain crown, often called a "cap," is a tooth-shaped cover for a damaged tooth. A crown covers the entire tooth—from the gumline up. A well-made crown is customized to restore your tooth's appearance and how it fits into your bite.
Although traditional porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns are strong, the metal foundation blocks translucence and eventually shows through as a dark line at your gumline. Yet, translucent all-porcelain crowns are not strong enough to withstand the stress of biting, chewing, or grinding on molars. But today's high-tech ceramics are extraordinarily strong and produce natural-looking results.
When Are Crowns Used?
Dental crowns can protect damaged teeth, restore dental implants, or form a dental bridge.
- Protect a damaged tooth – When a tooth is severely decayed, worn down, or broken, a crown will cover the entire tooth.
- Restore a dental implant – A crown is attached to an implant abutment, or connector.
- Make a dental bridge – Crowns on the teeth adjacent to a missing tooth can have a false tooth suspended between them.
How Are Crowns Made?
Making a dental crown involves a series of steps. During the process, we will do the following:
- Take x-rays of your teeth
- Remove decay and damage from your tooth
- Shave down your tooth on the top and sides to reshape it in preparation for a crown
- Use a handheld digital scanner to take impressions of your teeth
- Make a temporary crown and bond it to your tooth
- Send the impressions and instruction to a lab for a ceramist to craft a custom crown
- Remove the temporary crown, clean your tooth, and place the final crown to check the color and fit
- Bond your new crown to your tooth if you approve the color and fit
Types of Crowns
Woolf Dental uses high-tech, high-strength ceramics for crowns. We offer e.max crowns for anterior (front) teeth and zirconia crowns for posterior (back) teeth.
e.max crowns are made of lithium disilicate, a highly aesthetic, extremely strong glass-ceramic. e. max crowns have two layers—a strong, durable inner core and an outer layer that our master ceramist crafts to beautifully match your natural tooth color, translucence, and gloss.
Feldspathic porcelain
A master ceramist artfully layers porcelain in varying colors, opacity, and translucence to make the crown look natural and vibrant. Using feldspathic porcelain for dental restorations is a craft honed by only a few highly trained cosmetic dentists and ceramists.
Nicknamed "ceramic steel," zirconium dioxide is a high-strength ceramic that protects severely decayed or damaged teeth. A ceramist shapes a pure-zirconia block—monolithic zirconia—to make a custom crown for a molar tooth that withstands the stresses of chewing and grinding.
How Long Do Crowns Last?
While the standard used by insurance companies is that a crown should last at least five years, a well-made crown that is well cared-for will last a lot longer than that. Some factors that can affect how long a crown lasts include:
- How well it fits – Precise impressions of your teeth, conservative tooth preparation, and careful construction of the crown provide an accurate fit. A close fit minimizes the gap between the crown and the tooth that could attract bacteria and provide a starting place for new decay.
- Occlusion and bite – Designing the crown to harmonize with how your teeth move against each other and fit together when you bite down prevents the crown and opposing teeth from becoming weak and breaking.
- How well you take care of it – Good oral hygiene and watching the frequency of snacking will help prevent new decay that could undermine the crown.
These before-and-after photos of our patient's smile are an example of how natural-looking crowns can enhance your smile.
Inlays and Onlays
A ceramic crown is not the only way to restore a damaged or decayed tooth. Instead of shaving your tooth down for a crown, sometimes, we can bond an inlay or an onlay to your tooth.
- Inlay – An inlay is a dental filling made of porcelain.
- Onlay – An onlay fits in the tooth like a filling and extends to one or more cusps on the biting surface of a tooth.
What's the inlay/onlay process?
- Remove the decay or damage from your tooth and old fillings
- Take impressions of your tooth with our optical scanner
- Place a temporary restoration
- Send the impression to our ceramist to make a custom porcelain inlay or onlay that matches your tooth color and fits your bite
- At a second appointment, remove the temporary restoration and clean your tooth
- Place the inlay or onlay and check it for fit and bite
- Bond it to your tooth
The bond between an inlay or onlay and your tooth forms a tight seal and strengthens your tooth.
If you are interested in protecting your teeth with natural-looking crowns, inlay, or onlays, contact our office to schedule an appointment for an exam or complete our appointment request form.
"Woolf Dental was efficient, friendly, and explanatory in replacing my temporary crown with a permanent one. The dentist fit my crown perfectly!" — Linda Y.


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Resurrection of Evil
Welcome to Havenhurst, a turn-of-the-century gothic apartment complex in the heart of New York City with one rule: live a good and decent life and you can stay for as long as you like. Break this rule and face eviction - and never be seen or heard from again. When Jackie Sullivan (Julie Benz - 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', 'Dexter'), is released from rehab for alcoholism, she moves into Havenhurst to start a new life. Guilt-ridden over the tragic loss of her 6-year-old daughter, Jackie is quickly drawn into the mysteries of the building, in particular the unsolved disappearance of a previous occupant. Aided by a hardened police detective, Jackie must not only battle her inner demons but the very real ones that live deep within the walls of her new home. Also starring Fionnula Flanagan ('The Others') and Danielle Harris ('See No Evil 2'), 'Resurrection of Evil' is a nightmarish horror from the producers of the 'Saw' franchise.
Julie Benz, Belle Shouse, Josh Stamberg
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DeKalb County Central United Schools Replaces Diesel Buses with Economical and Clean Propane Autogas
AUBURN, Ind. (PRWEB) August 04, 2015 -- Three new school buses, fueled by clean-burning, affordable propane autogas, will be in operation for the 2015/16 school year in the DeKalb County Central United School District.
DeKalb Central United Schools, DeKalb County's largest school district, will replace 12-year-old diesel buses with new Blue Bird Propane Vision buses.
"Encouraging intentional innovation is one of our key priority areas of our district's strategic plan. In a time of diminishing resources, we strive to be as innovative and energy efficient as possible," shared DeKalb Central Superintendent Dr. Sherry Grate. "After researching the data regarding the incorporation of propane autogas fueled school buses in to our fleet, a very deliberate decision was made to pursue this opportunity,"
Cutting greenhouse gas emissions, a cleaner riding environment for students, and reduced maintenance costs for each unit, were reasons cited by the school district for the purchase of the propane autogas buses.
On average, autogas costs up to 50 percent less than diesel fuel and Blue Bird Propane Vision buses start up in temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit, without needing to be plugged in or having a block heater installed. Another benefit of propane autogas buses is that they are much quieter than their diesel counterparts, so the bus driver can hear the children on the bus and be more attentive. The buses also make less of an impact on neighborhoods.
"As the leader in propane, Blue Bird is committed to providing school districts with a reliable, innovative and proven technology that is favorable to a district's bottom line," said Trey Jenkins, vice president of alternative fuels for Blue Bird Corporation. "Like many districts, DeKalb Central United Schools did the research and realized that propane autogas is the best choice for reducing fuel and maintenance costs while providing cleaner air for the community. This is a great decision by DeKalb Central United Schools."
While DeKalb Central United is the first school district in its area to purchase propane autogas powered buses, across the country hundreds of thousands of students are transported daily to school in buses operating on autogas. It is the most commonly used alternative fuel in the nation and worldwide. Vehicles fueled by autogas comply with the same safety standards as their conventionally fueled counterparts.
"DeKalb Central United Schools is blazing the trail in Indiana with its commitment to making the switch to propane autogas fueled school buses," said Todd Mouw, vice president of sales and marketing for ROUSH CleanTech. "By choosing this safe, abundant and American-made fuel, school districts across the nation are slashing their operating costs and reducing their carbon footprint."
The school district purchased the Type C school buses from MacAllister Bus Sales, Indiana's Blue Bird dealer. Each bus is equipped with a ROUSH CleanTech propane autogas fuel system. Two of the district's autogas buses are on site, with the third bus being delivered soon.
Going green with school buses is one way that DeKalb hopes to cut its budget while helping the environment at the same time.
About DeKalb County Central United School District:
DeKalb Central United School district is the largest school district in DeKalb County. The mission of DeKalb Central Schools is to develop socially responsible students who are literate, academically successful, engaged in all aspects of their education, and prepared for success in the 21st century.
About Blue Bird:
Blue Bird offers a complete line of Type A, C and D school buses in a variety of options and configurations. For more than 85 years, Blue Bird Corporation has continued to set industry standards with its innovative design and manufacturing capabilities. Additionally, Blue Bird provides comprehensive financial solutions through Blue Bird Capital Services. Today Blue Bird has more than 1,500 employees, Georgia-based manufacturing facilities and an extensive network of Dealers, service and parts facilities throughout North America. Its global presence can be seen in more than 60 countries through sales into Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit the Blue Bird Corporation web site at http://www.blue-bird.com.
About ROUSH CleanTech:
ROUSH CleanTech, an industry leader of alternative fuel vehicle technology, is a division of ROUSH Enterprises based in Livonia, Mich. ROUSH CleanTech designs, engineers, manufactures and installs propane autogas fuel system technology for light- and medium-duty Ford commercial vehicles, and Type A and Type C Blue Bird school buses. As a Ford QVM-certified alternative fuel vehicle manufacturer, ROUSH CleanTech delivers economical, clean and domestically produced fueling options for fleets across the country. Learn more at ROUSHcleantech.com or by calling 800.59.ROUSH.
Renee Dawson, DeKalb County Central United Schools, http://www.roushcleantech.com, +1 260.920.1058, [email protected]


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Thank you to all Veterans for your service.
It is a full time job watching over this nation.
Did you know there are over sixteen million living veterans who have served in at least one war? Over two million of those veterans are women and nearly ten million of all veterans are over the age of 65. Can you imagine being a part of a group of men and women who are ready to defend our country from war? To be willing to leave family, friends, and comforts to keep us safe? It is only fitting we would have a special day to honor them. (Crosswalk.com)
From A Proclamation on Veterans Day, 2021
For generations, millions of Americans have answered the call to serve — taking the sacred oath to defend and preserve our Nation's ideals of liberty and democracy. These patriots represent the best of us. On Veterans Day, we honor their service, dedication, and valor and are forever grateful for their sacrifice.
Our Nation has only one truly sacred obligation: to properly prepare and equip our service members when we send them into harm's way and to care for them and their families when they return home. For our 19 million veterans, that means ensuring that they have access to the support and resources for a future of security, opportunity, and dignity. This is even more important as we continue to recover from the global COVID-19 pandemic.


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Safe Places, Thriving Children Embedding Trauma-Informed Practices into Alternative Care Settings
The purpose of this practice guidance is to improve understanding and practice in relation to working with trauma experienced by children who live in alternative care settings. It primarily focuses on those who care for or work with children directly, but it also speaks to the wider range of professionals e.g. managers, budget holders, policymakers etc., whose roles shape and govern how children experience care in their daily lives.
A previous EU co-financed project led by SOS Children's Villages International indicated that trauma and the psychosocial and mental health needs of children are not well understood and that there is a need to raise the understanding of trauma for those who work with or care for children in alternative care settings. Experience also indicates that too often good practice only happens because of committed individuals. System change at organizational level, prompted by legislation and guidance from municipal and national authorities, is the best way to ensure that a trauma focus becomes consistently embedded in practice.
The practice guidance has been designed to meet two clear functions: 1. To act as a continuing support and reference document to assist those who care for and work with children who live in alternative care and who have been affected by trauma to recognize and understand trauma and to begin to address its consequences. 2. To form part of a wider learning and change project that aims to prompt change in practice, policy and legislation. As such, it has been designed to be applicable and adaptable to participating countries and to sit alongside the other components of the Safe Places, Thriving Children project.
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The decision of whether you should buy a central air conditioner or window unit doesn't just boil down to how many rooms you are looking to cool.
Below, we have listed the pros and cons of whole-home and window air conditioning units to assist you in picking which system is best for your home.
How the Systems Work
To first understand what makes the systems different, you have to know how they work.
Whole-home air conditioning systems are controlled by a thermostat(s). Most central cooling systems are split systems, which utilize an outdoor cabinet to hold the compressor and a condenser coil. The system also has an indoor coil that is connected to the top of the furnace. The indoor coil takes the warm air from outside, then the compressor and a condenser coil chill the air with refrigerant, eliminate moisture and shoot it back out through the ducts.
Window AC units work in a similar way to other types of air conditioning systems. These units are installed in a window and plugged into an outlet. The system then utilizes two air cycles. A fan located in the air conditioner's interior blows air over the evaporator to cool the room. The outside of the window unit then uses a second fan to push outside air over the condenser to cool it down.
Window Air Conditioning Pros
- Window air conditioners are a much cheaper option for cooling a single room.
- If your window unit breaks, it is much cheaper than central ac repairs.
- You can install a window unit by yourself instead of hiring and paying an HVAC technician.
- They're energy-efficient. Energy-Star Certified air conditioners require little energy to cool your room.
- You can manually shut off your air conditioner when you're not around, which is an excellent way to lower your electricity bill.
Window Air Conditioning Cons
- Window units can only cool the room they're in, so they're not suitable for homes with many areas needing cooling.
- The closer to the system, the colder the room will be. However, the further away you are, the more likely you're to find warm spots.
- Not only are these systems easy to steal, but they make it easier for criminals to break into your house.
- While installing these air conditioners yourself is cheaper, you still need to be careful with your installation. A poorly installed unit can easily fall out of your window.
Whole-Home AC Pros
- One central air system can cool your whole home, which is cheaper than purchasing and maintaining several window units.
- If you have asthma or bad allergies, whole-home systems are better at filtering the air in your home.
- Whole-house cooling will not just affect a single room but will instead cool your whole house.
- Central air systems more efficiently circulate the air home, making sure that rooms are evenly cooled.
- Whole-house systems are automated, so they don't require you to turn them on and off.
Whole-Home AC Cons
- The initial cost of central air systems is much more expensive than window units. According to Home Advisor, it can cost an average price of $5,663, while window units cost an average of $250.
- Whole-Home air conditioners require an HVAC professional to install the system, costing anywhere from $1,137 up to $5,000.
- Central air systems require more maintenance, as air ducts will need to cleaning once or twice a year to avoid dirt and allergen buildup.
- Getting a central air conditioner is near impossible in a rented apartment due to the fact the owner either doesn't have the money or is unwilling to install a duct network for you.
Air Conditioning Installation
The team of trained professionals at AirMasters Air Conditioning & Heating can install, repair, replace and maintain your air conditioner. For all your cooling needs, call us today at (901) 295-4434.


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Bernat Blanket O'Go is the same super bulky chenille-style Bernat Blanket yarn you know and love, now in the new innovative O'Go format. Unlike any other format, the new O'Go style creates a quick-start and smooth stitching experience. With no more yarn tangles, you can pick up your yarn and O'Go straight into stitching your next blanket, afghan, or pillow.
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The U.S. Army is expanding research efforts to solve the current challenges to battery technologies and drive advancements in battery science and energy storage that will become increasingly critical with the use of sophisticated electronics. The U.S. Army has recently awarded a US$7.2 million contract to a battery consortium led by the University of Maryland as part of its latest research campaign on extreme battery technology.
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command's Army Research Laboratory will work on the University of Maryland-led effort in partnership with Montana State University and other universities, national laboratories, and companies that are part of the Center for Research in Extreme Batteries.
The research of the battery technology effort will focus on extreme charging, extreme safety, extreme voltages, extreme evaluations, and extreme transformational innovations to promote the development of new materials and novel battery designs such as solid-state lithium batteries.
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Flamethrower Builds
Flamethrower: Sticky Flame Build
This build is all about laying down walls of fire to apply a DoT to enemies. Great for crowd control.
- The extra clip size allows for more firewalls before you have to reload. Taking longer reach can be an option, but firerate just uses up extra ammo for this build.
- Longer sticky flames is the only option to buff the sticky flames.
- The slowdown is simply amazing, great crowd control.
- Quicker firewall ignition is a critical mod for this build, allowing you to apply DoT to all enemies quickly.
- Scare on the firewall is alright for salvage, but can split up enemies making AoE less useful. Radiance isn't great but is the only other option for sticky flames.
Flamethrower: Direct Build
This new build is about melting enemies quickly or applying ignition to hordes, great for clearing warriors and swarmers.
- Extra clip size is critical to keeping that fire spewing out.
- Taking damage here will increase your dps significantly helping you to melt in a more focused area. Taking ingition allows you to apply DoT with ease and melt entire waves over time.
- More ammo to help with the sustainability
- More ammo to help with the sustainability
- Targets explode for an extra burst of AoE every so often, isn't reliable however.


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Inheriting my grandfather's pioneering motorist genes, I grew up as a bit of a car nut and Jaguars have forever held a fascination for me — for a number of reasons.
Not least of these was being born about three kilometres away from the original Browns Lane factory in Coventry, England.
I still vividly remember the big advertising hoardings around the city promoting the brand's principles of 'Grace, Space and Pace' and the giant 'leaping cat' statue placed on the corner of a busy road junction near where I lived.
In my childhood, I often spent time wandering around the city's major Jaguar dealer, gazing at the majestic models on display.
Added to this, an interest in model car building was ignited when my best friend proudly showed me the Airfix British Racing Green D-Type he had just glued together.
At that time, Jaguar was on a hat-trick of D-Type victories at Le Mans, but the possibility of this achievement took a severe blow when a massive fire all but destroyed the factory a few days after my ninth birthday in February, 1957.
We could see and smell the smoke from our house, and reports of the fire and the aftermath in the Coventry Evening Telegraph were illustrated with many dramatic pictures of the devastation.
The loss was valued at an estimated £3.5 million (equivalent to around £85 million today).
Likely as a result of the fire, Jaguar disbanded its works racing team, so the five cars that competed in the 1957 Le Mans were officially privateer entries — two under the banner of the Scottish racing team Ecurie Ecosse and the other three run by the French Equipe Los Amigos, Equipe Nationale Belge and Duncan Hamilton Racing, respectively.
In an outstanding display of speed and reliability, the result was all but a clean sweep, the D-Types finishing first, second, third, fourth and sixth.
For the fourth-placed Equipe Nationale Belge car of Paul Frére and Freddy Rousselle, it was a case of déjà vous as the car had finished fourth the previous year in the hands of Rousselle and team principal Jacques Swaters.
Many years later, evidence came to hand suggesting the car was, in fact, a pukka 'works' car, but whether true or not — it does not take anything away from its performance.
It's complicatedThe history of Ecurie — perhaps more commonly known as Equipe Nationale Belge — is quite a complicated one. ECB was formed by the amalgamation of Belgians Johnny Claes' Ecurie Belge and Jacques Swaters' Ecurie Francorchamps. Claes' team was formed in 1949 and the following year Swaters began Ecurie Belgique, but in 1952 the Royal Automobile Club of Belgium objected to the Belgique designation, causing Swaters to rename his team Ecurie Francorchamps (after his tuning shop). Then in 1955 when the RACB wanted to create a national racing team, major sponsor Shell instigated the merger of the two teams. Sadly, Claes had contracted tuberculosis and died in 1956 (aged 39) after selling his team to Swaters. ENB nurtured the careers of Olivier Gendebien, Paul Frère, Willy Mairesse and Lucien Bianchi among others, but Swaters was unhappy with the set-up and left in 1957 to reinstate Ecurie Francorchamps, although he continued to race under the ENB banner in RACB and Shell sponsored events. After forays into F1, ENB was disbanded in the 1960s while Ecurie Francorchamps lasted until 1982. Swaters died in 2010, aged 84. |
Prior to Le Mans, in August, 1956 Rousselle drove the car to 11th place at Oulton Park and in September Belgian Teddy Pilette finished second at the Montlhéry Autumn Cup race in Montlhéry.
In October, Duncan Hamilton was a once-off entrant of the car for Pilette to drive in the Montlhéry Coupes du Salon where he finished fourth, before the car was prepared for the 1957 Le Mans.
In the build-up to the 24-Hour classic, in May, 1957 Rousselle finished second in the Spa GP and later in the month Lucien Bianchi finished fifth at the Forez 2-Hour.
May was also the month the car was used at the opening of the new Brussels showroom of Jaguar's infamous Belgian importer Madame Joska Bourgeois.
Following Le Mans, in August the car finished fifth at the Swedish GP in the hands of Alain de Changy and Claude Dubois before De Changy drove the car to second place at the Spa GP a couple of weeks later.
In 1958, the car was sold to Baron Janssen de Limpens, who used it to commute between Brussels and his weekend home by the sea.
In 1962, it was sold to Antwerp Jaguar, and the car finished eighth in the hands of Briton Francis Francis in Race 2 of the inaugural (non-championship) Japanese GP at Suzuka on May 4, 1963 — to complete a 100 per cent finishing record in its competition history.
It appears as though the car then resided in Paris for a while before being sold to wealthy British racing driver and team owner John Coombs, who placed the car on long-term loan to Jaguar, where it was proudly displayed in the main reception area at Browns Lane.
It subsequently became part of the Woods Trust collection and until recently was on display at South Africa's Franschhoek Motor Museum before returning to the UK.
Incidentally, by the time Coombs took ownership, the car had the UK registration number YSU 740, which is the number it still carries today.
It was originally registered XKD 573, but a picture of the car in the pits at Le Mans in 1957 shows it was registered NKV 479, so, unusually for race cars of the period, it has been re-registered more than once.
That same picture also shows the car with a black stripe running over it, and it has a full width windscreen.
Along with a 'flexible' tonneau, the latter became mandatory at Le Mans in 1956, so at some point this car has been restored to its original 1955 specification with the narrow wraparound 'screen in front of the driver and a fixed metal tonneau over the passenger seat.
Presumably, the bodywork was all yellow at that time.
The D-Type – introduced in late 1954 and produced during the following three years – was ground-breaking for its time, yet used many production-based components.
Subframe-mounted independent front suspension comprised wishbones, longitudinal torsion bars and an anti-roll bar, the whole attached to a monocoque centre tub.
Trailing arms, an A-bracket and transverse torsion bars supported the live rear axle.
Girling telescopic dampers were used all round.
The D-Type pioneered the use of four-wheel (non-assisted) disc brakes, and the 16-inch Dunlop alloy road wheels were retained by triple-eared knock-off spinners.
Steering was by rack and pinion.
The aerodynamically designed bodywork, penned by ex-aircraft designer Malcolm Sayer, incorporated a large and distinctive stabilising fin.
Under the forward-hinged clamshell bonnet a dry sump version of Jaguar's iconic 3,4-litre in-line, six-cylinder, twin-cam XK engine was fitted — tilted eight degrees to lower the bonnet height.
Fed by triple Weber twin-choke carburettors, a peak power output of 186kW was produced at 6000 revs with 336Nm of torque developed at 4500.
Depending on the final drive ratio, the D-Type was capable of reaching 280km/h.
At its Le Mans début in 1954, it was measured to be almost 20km/h faster down the Mulsanne Straight than the 4,9-litre V12 Ferrari.
Its 0-60 mph (96km/h) time was given as 4.7 seconds.
Fuel consumption was said to range between 19 and 25L/100km under racing conditions.
Later D-Types featured fuel injection and around 212kW at 5750 revs, with a slight fuel penalty.
The XK 3.8-litre engine was fitted to some later cars.
Given this background, perhaps you can imagine the absolute thrill I felt at the prospect of driving this very successful racing machine.
Distinctive in its bright yellow paintwork, this rare short-nosed version – most D-Types featured a more aerodynamic long nose – was still in its 'as last raced' condition, which simply adds to the charisma — not to mention value.
Stepping over the high sill and dropping into the comfy leather bucket seat, gripping the wood-rimmed steering wheel and looking out over the louvred bonnet with its raised wheel arches and matching bonnet bulge was sheer bliss.
The car fired up with a harsh, resounding crackle from its dual exhausts, pinned alongside the near-side bodywork.
Fresh from a clutch rebuild that resulted in a stiff, in/out action, a strong application of revs caused the D-Type to simply catapult away, the all-synchro gearshift proving to be mechanically precise.
Although peak torque arrives above 4000 revs, once above 3000 the motor begins to kick in and the car simply rushes forward, the sensation heightened by being windswept — as the shallow, curving Perspex screen offers little protection.
The unassisted steering is not heavy and fairly direct, while the brakes are reassuringly firm and responsive — but, typical of cars of the period, applying power early on exiting corners simply causes the 6.50 x 16-inch Dunlops to step sideways, necessitating caution and concentration to avoid spinning off into the undergrowth.
Within a couple of laps, imagining the likes of Rousselle, Swaters and Frère driving this car flat out in daylight and at night-time, in rain and bright sun for 24 hours, earned my utmost admiration – the experience was a tactile time warp.
You can feel and sense everything the car is doing and the rush of wind is matched only by the adrenaline rush as you brake hard into a corner, turn in and wrestle with the steering as you power out of the bend, the exhaust's decibels rising to an artillery crackle as the iconic XK's revs climb back towards the red line.
Going back to that 1957 Le Mans, in an article in February, 1998 MotorSport magazine, Paul Frére reminisced that he and Rousselle could have won the race were it not for a freak glitch.
At 07:00 on the Sunday, the car was running second behind eventual winners Ron Flockhart/Ivor Bueb's 3,8-litre D-Type when Rousselle stopped at Mulsanne with a dead engine.
Far from accepting his fate, Rousselle examined the engine and upon opening the distributor found that one of the platinum points on the contact breaker was missing.
He somehow managed a repair and was able to drive back to the pits where a new contact breaker was fitted and the car sent back into the fray.
By this time, however, the car had dropped to fifth place. It had lost 80 minutes in total over the 24 hours, compared with 13 minutes for the winners.
Determined drives saw them haul in and pass the Scuderia Ferrari 315S to take fourth place, but they were unable to catch the three D-Types at the head of the field, although on average they lapped quickest of the four Jaguars.
As to how many D-Types were built, reports vary between 62 and 70, but 17 'works' cars and 45 production versions seems to be closest to the mark.
This example stands as an unmolested survivor and contributor to one of the most memorable periods in Jaguar's history.
(Pictures: Mike & Wendy Monk)
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The sheer volume of cable TV and satellite TV options may be confusing. Taking time to review your options is a good way to get the most satisfaction for your money. First, learn the basics about the different choices. Main options are cable, fiber optic and satellite. Then, learn what's actually available where you live. Not every option or package is possible in every region. Check with service providers to know what's available, so you can begin to compare features and costs.
Meanwhile, here are a few points to keep in mind:
About satellite: Satellite television offers many viewing choices. In addition to standard channels, satellite television providers offer high-definition (HD) packages and multiple-channel feeds. The main problem with satellite is the potential for lost service during storms.
About cable and fiber optics: These services run directly into your home and can be part of bundled Internet and telephone services, which may reduce the total monthly bill. Cable services are generally reliable. Fiber-optic services tend to offer clear images and top sound quality.
Costs and contracts: Be aware that installation, rental fees and bundling can all affect initial and ongoing costs. Contracts can also factor in your decision about which kind of TV service to choose. Satellite companies may require long commitments, while cable and fiber optic services may provide a contract-free service. In either case, be sure you are aware of all potential extra fees, including for terminating service.


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Ta 183
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This is the Amtech 1/48 scale Ta 183, a drawing board project that was never built but would have been an interesting aircraft. It is equipped with
four Ruhrstahl X-4 air to air missiles, another weapon that did not reach operational status.
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Office of the Press Secretary (Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina) ________________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release July 30, 1999 PRESIDENT CLINTON NAMES MEMBERS TO THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION The President today announced his intent to nominate Robert H.
Griffin and Sam Angel to serve as members of the Mississippi River Commission.
Brigadier General Robert H. Griffin of Atlanta, Georgia has served as the Commanding General for the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division, with offices in Portland, Oregon and Omaha, Nebraska since 1996. From 1992 to 1995, he was the Commander of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, in Mobile, Alabama. Brigadier General Griffin commanded the 864th Engineer Battalion from 1989 to 1991, which included service in Operation Desert Storm. From 1984 to 1988, Brigadier General Griffin served as a battalion operations officer, brigade engineer, and brigade logistics officer in the 18th Engineer Brigade in the United States Army Europe and Seventh Army in Germany. He served from 1975 to 1977 as Commander of the Headquarters Company and later C Company of the 43rd Engineer Battalion in the 36th Engineer Group in Fort Benning, Georgia. Brigadier General Griffin is a decorated veteran having received the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal and Army Achievement Medal. He received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and M.S. in Civil Engineering from Auburn University and M.B.A. from Long Island University, C.W. Post.
Mr. Sam Angel, of Lake Village, Arkansas was first appointed to the Mississippi River Commission in 1979 and subsequently reappointed in 1988. Mr. Angel is a Chicot County, Arkansas planter and ginner. Mr. Angel has served since 1980 as President of Epstein Land Company and Epstein Gin Company in Lake Village, Arkansas, as well as Chicot Warehouse, Inc. in Eudora, Arkansas. From 1970 to the present, he has been the Commissioner of the Chicot County Watershed District and is a former Commissioner of Chicot County Rural Development Authority and the Southeast Arkansas Levee District. Mr. Angel also serves on the Board of Directors of several organizations including: the Southern Cotton Ginners Association, since 1978; Bank of Lake Village, since 1971; and was recently elected to serve on the Hebrew Union Congregation Board in Greenville, Mississippi. He is a former member of the Board of Directors of the National Cotton Council of America and former President and Chairman of the Board of the Southern Cotton Ginners Association. Mr. Angel served in the Army National Guard from 1957 to 1965 and the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1962.
Since the flood of 1928, the primary function of the Mississippi River Commission has been to implement, construct and operate the Mississippi River and Tributaries Project. This project involves the development and execution of a flood protection program comprised of levee construction, river dredging and water distribution.


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Motivated by the interest in the contextual role of transport in health outcomes, this paper explores the relationship between these two dimensions and food purchasing patterns in the city of Concepción, Chile. The modeling framework corresponds to a Generalized Heterogeneous Data Model, composed of a structural equation and a measurement equation model. Socio-demographic variables and constructs are used to study the relationship between food purchasing patterns (store type choice and frequency), transportation patterns (purchasing usual mode), and health (body mass index, BMI). Individual's healthy lifestyle propensities and time pressure are defined as latent constructs. The results identify how key socio-demographic characteristics, such as age and income, are crucial to understanding store type choice and frequency, controlling the built environment's role in-store supply and distance from home. These variables also influence transportation patterns and health outcomes. The model also captures the endogenous effects among the three dimensions of interest, finding a statistically significant impact of the transportation mode on food purchasing patterns through the interaction with distance. No direct effects were found between BMI and transport patterns when including the latent constructs. This result suggests that promoting active transportation may not necessarily lead to better health. Health-conscious individuals engage in active transport, taking care of their diet, and seeking a healthy daily routine.


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The Beyond the Practice Interview Series has been created to give you an insight and advantage into the professional side of anesthesia through interviews conducted with leaders in the industry. Amanda DiRuggieri is the type of person we all hope will be by our side when going from anesthesia training to practice. She shares with you why attending recruiting events are invaluable and how to organize one for your program.
BagMask: What is your role within Envision Physician Services?
Amanda: I am the manager of our National Residency Recruiting Team. My team consist of three great event coordinators, who are scattered around the country. We do upwards of 250 events a year and that's across all of our specialties. But we really have a very strong focus in anesthesia, specifically residency programs and CRNA and CAA programs.
BagMask: What happens at these events and where are they held?
Amanda: Our event programs are called Transition to Practice.
We walk them through their transition from residency or, as an anesthesia student into their career, and provide advice on how best to make it a smooth process. They are great opportunities and are designed either as an informal discussion on topics related to their professional career or the chance to hear the story of one our clinical leaders.
Topics vary from event to event but can include how to interview, how to write a CV, what to look for when joining a practice or understanding malpractice. Our goal is to provide them with resources to make it easier for their transition.
We also found that having one of our clinical leaders share their story and experiences to be invaluable. They discuss lessons learned from their transition from training to clinical practice, taking a job with Envision and the rewarding career they have experienced. This is one of my favorite parts of any event because I have had the opportunity to meet many amazing people in the organization and hear their personal story and how they relate to the residents.
Lastly, it is a chance to discuss what opportunities they are looking for and how we can help find them a position within Envision Physician Services. One of the great programs we like to inform residents and students about is called "Earn as You Learn." It applies to select job sites in the country and is a great opportunity to earn money while you are still in school.
We try to mix up the event settings. Sometimes the event centers around a dinner, but we like to set up some really fun ones. We will do go-carts, bowling and even escape rooms. It's a chance to just relax, mingle and get to know a couple people from Envision.
Bagmask: When should anesthesia residents and students start attending these events?
Amanda: Start as early as possible and attend as many as you can. There is a big misconception that you do not have to start attending these until your final year. At this point you are already behind.
These events are great resources to gain knowledge about the non-clinical topics. Every one that you don't attend is a missed opportunity to learn information that will help you in your professional career. They are also a great networking event for us to learn about you and set you up to find a job that fits you. It also allows the job seeker to gain a firm understanding of the culture of Envision. Take advantage of these opportunities early and often. They will help you in your transition.
BagMask: How can someone find out about one of these events or coordinate one for their program with you?
Amanda: We plan the majority of our events through the chief resident at the program. Therefore, often it's the chief telling the residents about the events. As I mentioned, we hold these events for resident, SRNA and SAA programs. Programs that are interested in us coming to them just need to connect with me. We really enjoy going out and meeting with them and helping in any way we can.
BagMask: After the events, how do you help guide the resident or anesthesia student to finding a practice or location they may be interested in pursuing?
Amanda: My team plays the role of matchmaker between the job seeker and the recruiter. It can be difficult and overwhelming as a job seeker to know who to contact when you might be considering a couple different regions. Our team has a chance to get to know the provider, what they are interested in and we can match them with the best recruiter to meet their needs. We understand they may have many distractions to deal with as resident or student and we are here to help to make at least this part of their life easier.
BagMask: What can they do to really stand out and make a good impression with the recruiters?
Amanda: It is important to follow up with your recruiter. Keep the conversation moving forward and be cordial. Being polite and saying thank you goes a long way in developing a relationship and exemplifies the type of people that make up Envison.
BagMask: Final question. What is your hope for the job seekers out there?
Amanda: My hope is they find the right fit. Go out to events, make connections and discover what is going to make you happy. I get really excited for all the residents and students because there are so many opportunities to find a practice that is right for them. And the best part of my job is connecting with these providers in training and watching them grow into respected clinicians and leaders.
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NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – February 28, 2021
Recaps from a busy Saturday night and more in today's NHL morning coffee headlines
NHL.COM: Sean Couturier had a goal and an assist as the Philadelphia Flyers blanked the Buffalo Sabres 3-0. Brian Elliott made 23 saves for the shutout. The Sabres played without Jack Eichel (day-to-day, lower-body injury) and goaltender Linus Ullmark, who will be sidelined for a month by a lower-body injury. Jeff Skinner, Rasmus Ristolainen and Tobias Rieder returned to the Sabres' lineup.
A three-goal first period powered the Washington Capitals over the New Jersey Devils 5-2. Devils winger Pavel Zacha scored to extend his points streak to nine games. Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov was a late scratch with an upper-body injury and remains questionable for Sunday's rematch.
The Calgary Flames downed the Ottawa Senators 6-3 to snap the latter's three-game win streak. Flames winger Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and an assist while brother Brady scored for the Senators. Mikael Backlund had a goal and two assists for the Flames.
SPECTOR'S NOTE: The Senators pulled goaltender Matt Murray after he gave up six goals on 33 shots but this loss cannot be pinned on him. His teammates didn't play well in front of him and the Flames capitalized.
A two-goal performance by Mattias Ekholm rallied the Nashville Predators past the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1. Cam Atkinson tallied for the Jackets.
SPECTOR'S NOTE: The Blue Jackets have dropped six of their last seven and sit five points out of a playoff spot in the Discover Central Division. A lack of experienced depth at center is part of the problem. Jack Roslovic, Alexandre Texier and Kevin Stenlund are centering three of their four lines.
Mitch Marner and John Tavares each had two points as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-0. Jack Campbell made 30 saves for the shutout in his first game since being sidelined by a leg injury on Jan. 24. The Leafs played without leading scorer Auston Matthews (wrist injury, day-to-day) and goaltender Frederik Andersen (lower body, day-to-day).
SPECTOR'S NOTE: An impressive win by the Leafs without their best player (Matthews) and starting goaltender (Andersen). They also got a boost from the return of winger Joe Thornton and defenseman Jake Muzzin from injuries.
Kris Letang scored twice, including the game-winner, as the Pittsburgh Penguins edged the New York Islander 4-3 in overtime. Isles forward Cal Clutterbuck missed the game with an undisclosed injury.
Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy picked up his second straight shutout backstopping his club to a 5-0 drubbing of the Dallas Stars. Steven Stamkos and Anthony Cirelli each had a goal and an assist. The Lightning have won four straight.
SPECTOR'S NOTE: This was the first game between these two clubs since last year's Stanley Cup Final. The defending champion Lightning still looks like a Cup contender while the Stars are stuck at the bottom of the Discover Central Division. The good news for the Stars is they've got several games in hand over their division rivals because of several postponed games. The bad news is they've won only twice in the last 12 contests and face a daunting challenge of getting back into the playoff chase in a compressed schedule.
The Carolina Hurricanes snapped a three-game losing skid by nipping the Florida Panthers 4-3. Martin Necas tallied the winner in a shootout. Brett Pesce collected two assists for the Hurricanes while Panthers' winger Patric Hornqvist had a goal and an assist.
Frans Nielsen and Evgeny Svechnikov each had a goal and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings upset the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3. Jonathan Bernier made 33 saves for the win. Earlier in the day, the Wings announced captain Dylan Larkin would sit out this weekend's games with an upper-body injury.
Minnesota Wild blueliner Matt Dumba scored with 0.3 remaining in overtime in a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Kings, who have rallied back from a 3-0 deficit to force the extra frame. Dumba finished with two points while Kings goalie Cal Petersen made 38 saves.
A four-goal third period carried the Colorado Avalanche over the Arizona Coyotes by a score of 6-2. Six different players scored for the Avs, including Nathan MacKinnon and Gabriel Landeskog.
An overtime goal by William Karlsson lifted the Vegas Golden Knights past the Anaheim Ducks 3-2. It was Karlsson's second goal of the game while teammate Alex Pietrangelo collected a goal and an assist. The Ducks are winless in six games.
The Winnipeg Jets squeaked past the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on an overtime goal by Paul Stastny. Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck turned in a 41-save performance as the Canadiens are winless in five straight.
SPECTOR'S NOTE: The Canadiens dominated most of this game but Hellebuyck made the difference. The Habs still need to improve in the faceoff circle and their special teams still need work but this effort was an improvement over their recent play.
Marco Scandella scored twice, including the game-winner, as the St. Louis Blues beat the San Jose Sharks 7-6. Evander Kane and Timo Meier each scored twice for the Sharks, who welcomed back defensemen Erik Karlsson and Radim Simek from injury. Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington was pulled after he allowed four goals on 19 shots and went after several Sharks players before finally leaving the game.
TSN: Only five players (Arizona's John Hayden, NY Rangers' Kaapo Kakko, Ottawa's Ryan Dzingel, Philadelphia's Travis Konecny and San Jose's Tomas Hertl) remain on the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list.
NBC SPORTS BOSTON: The Bruins claimed defenseman Jarred Tinordi off waivers yesterday from the Nashville Predators.
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE: The Penguins named Chris Pryor as director of player personnel.
NBC SPORTS: The Seattle Kraken announced Friday it raised $150,000.00 from team and individual investors to save the hockey program at the University of Alaska Anchorage.
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joe on February 28, 2021 at 10:20 am
as Im sitting her sipping my Freedom Roast Black Rifle Coffee I can't help but think Sweeney/Neely have quit on the 2020/21 Bruins…..they are a one line team with no middle 6 help at all, the D although being young for the most part aren't that this season, they have more than a few players that won't get dirty, but Sweeney pulls a gem out of the hat and picks up Jarred Tinordi who's been in the league since 2012 and has played a grand total of 88 games …1 goal 10 helpers….if they brought him in for size & toughness check out how he handles himself, hey Sweeney/Neely wake up or just leave
ed vanimpe on February 28, 2021 at 11:31 am
So the team you root for is in FIRST place and you're crying and whining like a baby??? if you ever followed nhl hockey teams go through slumps during a season and right now it's the Bruins turn … where were you when the B's recently went on a 9-0-1 streak? have a nerve pill with your Freedom Roast Black Rifle …
joe on February 28, 2021 at 11:40 am
you really got to go there ? been a Bruin fan since 1970 don't need you to tell me how I must think go put your mask on
Bergyboyzzz on February 28, 2021 at 11:53 am
Ah the bandwagon is strong here. Since Krejci got injured we have goals from Smith Coyle and Ritchie who took over the second line. Secondary scoring. The team is beat up play 4 games in 5 days then sit in hotels for 4 days then set to play 3 games in 4 days. Any clue how tiring it can be to be on the road that long.there's one player that when injured the bruins have a losing record regular season and playoffs since he put the B on his chest that's DK. He's out that gives teams and clear advantage they can focus on shutting the first line down. Our D is depleted I believe Mac and Carlo are the only D to not miss a game. Yes the last week has been frustrating but they will turn it around. The waiver wire pickup of Tinordi is nothing but a depth move as we obviously are hurting on D. And unless it's on the cheap and nothing more than a rental don't expect the bruins to waste assets acquiring a bigger name D and risking losing him to the Kraken in the expansion draft. I like cowboy coffee black and nice and strong 💪
ds on February 28, 2021 at 11:59 am
Boston will add a 2nd line forward like they do every TDL. I still see them as the favorites in that division still….. Flyers more inconsistent, Caps have questions in net…. the Islanders/Bruins top dogs imho
Steve R. on February 28, 2021 at 12:16 pm
They never said it like the red sox but this is a gap year.Giving 37,46.63 one more kick at the can.When 33 and 47 did not come back they should have started the rebuild then,insteading of piecemealing it.If their goalies weren t so good with the exception of the last 2 games they would be a stretch to make the playoffs.Todays result vs. the Rangers will have a lot to do with their decisions.
Joe on February 28, 2021 at 12:24 pm
The Bruins like to use the band aide approach
LJ on February 28, 2021 at 4:01 pm
The Bs have done surprisingly well, joe, but I agree they are essentially a one line team. Things fall off pretty quickly after the Perfection Line. And one way to look at Tinordi is as a replacement for Chara — ouch.
Francis S. on February 28, 2021 at 4:37 pm
Thinking that the only person who would know more about coffee than Tim Horton would be some one from Bean Town, I decided to try some Black Rifle coffee. The brand's website contains film clips showing five ways to make it. It recommends the "Press" way. After studying all the ways, I decided to stay away.
Either you get up very early, you have retired, or you're late for work every day. Otherwise, there's no way you could have the time to make a cup of Black Rifle coffee and read Spector's Morning Coffee Headlines. I'll have to make do with my Tasters Choice instant coffee or lose an hour of sleep each day.
How many cups do you get from a pod (in case I'm tempted again)?
Wendel17higgins on February 28, 2021 at 11:15 am
1st round playoff matches are already set in the North:
Jets/Oilers2nd rnd
Leafs v ? (East winner i hope as that is weakest division.)
Raging Romanian on February 28, 2021 at 3:54 pm
Hey 17, liking you got the Leafs winning the North. I think the Habs are better than the Flames though. They will play the Leafs much tougher than the Flames especially if CP31 finds his game.
George O on February 28, 2021 at 11:17 am
As I said the other day, the Flames would be a very different team than the tired bunch the Senators smoked 2 nights before.
Chabot – a minus 4 – once again proved that defense is not his strong suit. Dorion needs to find a solid, reliable defense-first D man to skate along with him in that first pairing.
And what the Hell was Pecca doing in the line-up while Logan Brown gets splinters in his ass in the press box? We KNOW what Pecca brings t the table – nothing. The only way to find out if Brown is an NHLer is to bloody well PLAY him – and not just 4 frikken minutes in one game. It's not like they have designs on a playoff spot.
I'm starting to wonder if Smith was part of the problem in Toronto, along with Babcock.
Wendel17higgins on February 28, 2021 at 5:22 pm
Of course he was a part of the problem, George. I knew it the moment in one game when one the talentless slugs they favored flattened someone with a big hit and DJ turned to Babcock and said: What's the Corsi on that?
No hockey IQ balance between eye test and analytics.
George O on February 28, 2021 at 7:07 pm
Well if that is indeed the case Wendell, one can only hope his shelf-life is shorter than that of Boucher's
Obe on February 28, 2021 at 11:21 am
Joe Sweeney and Neely are both very competitive people and both want to win every game the reality is that's not going to happen. The season and all seasons have highs and lows just get into playoffs healthy and see what happens I like their chances as much as anyone's.
Shoreorrpark on February 28, 2021 at 12:46 pm
Preach it, brother!
Obe on February 28, 2021 at 11:44 am
Leafs to weak and soft Jets are my pick to come out of North the weakest division in hockey. Playoffs are a different animal Toronto does not have the size or strength to compete.
FD on February 28, 2021 at 1:28 pm
I agree with Obe here. They are way too soft for the playoffs but with the divisions different this year…I don't see the Bruins getting out of the first round either. I mean they won't have the luxury of playing the leafs.
Good thing they're toughness is not in question this year.
Daryl on February 28, 2021 at 1:41 pm
Please explain your contention that the North division is the weakest? Is it just because the Leafs are in first place?
Look at all the divisions towards the bottom of the standings. They're ALL very similar.The Jets have some good forwards but they're going to need reinforcements on D if they want to go anywhere. Same could be said for the Leafs as well…their D has been okay so far but they could use a couple good depth defenceman.
Wendel17higgins on February 28, 2021 at 12:28 pm
You are entitled to be wrong Obe.
George O on February 28, 2021 at 1:20 pm
Isn't everyone?
OLD BLUE DOG on February 28, 2021 at 2:06 pm
Yes George they are so entitled….but when you can tell who they cheer for by what they say they think….you know they are going to maximize their right to be wrong…..there are not many here compared to other sites…thank God
Symptomology of this disorder….tendencies to use terms like Senaturds, Spoilers Laffs as an indication of their maturity, to believe the referees favour one team, to conclude to quickly the coach does not know the game was well as they do,
LJ on February 28, 2021 at 1:50 pm
The Habs are the better team, and lose.
Whipped cream on dog poop.
Obe on February 28, 2021 at 3:29 pm
Look at division how many playoff wins in last 5 years from North division and compare to East Division like night and day.
Wendel17higgins on February 28, 2021 at 3:49 pm
Look at the CUPS won by North vs East. The past is the past FULL STOP.
Chrisms on February 28, 2021 at 6:26 pm
If the past is the past how's comes you named after two has beens?
Wendel17higgins on February 28, 2021 at 7:29 pm
Chrisms I believe I speak for everyone when I say: huh?
Daryl on February 28, 2021 at 5:34 pm
Obe…not sure you can base this year's performance based on previous seasons? Teams have player turnover so it's not a direct comparison.
To say the Leafs are in first because they play in a weak division is false.
Look at BOS or TB. They have very weak teams in their division too. Tell me you picked NSH to be a bottom feeder this year based on previous years? BOS has three weak sisters in their division NYR, NJ, and BUF.
Look at the Leafs team. Lots of high first round picks on that roster.
Obe on February 28, 2021 at 4:02 pm
Lol players parents weren't born last time Leafs won cup -wake up Wendel your Leafs worst professional team in sports last five years is better gage than first 20 games of one year. Lol you crack me up never leave this site your a hoot.
Ron Moore on February 28, 2021 at 5:50 pm
Hey Obe, is it a sense of pride when you constantly put down the Leafs, fans, etc.? You do it so often I'm just curious how and why you still have the need.
FD on February 28, 2021 at 4:56 pm
East – 25 cups
Boston : 2011, prior to that 1972
1 Cup in 49 years
North – 54 cups
Toronto : 1967, prior to that 1964
0 Cups in 54 years
That's pretty hurting on the leafs part. I guess 1 cup in almost 50 years for the Bruins is swell?
Shoreorrpark on February 28, 2021 at 10:18 pm
It's not much, but I'll take it.
Obe on March 1, 2021 at 12:20 am
My best friend is a Leaf fan I do not put down Leaf fans.Leaf fans who for the last 15 years keeping targeting other teams and now that their team is winning a few games think they are cheering for the greatest team on earth are annoying Wendel constantly disrespects all of us and all teams he is a bully I'm not a fan he can give it out but can't take it back classic bully. Go Bruins Go three Stanley cup finals in last 10 years Leafs zip


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2024 Mazda CX-5 Price, Redesign, and Specs. The all-new 2024 Mazda CX-5 is ready for another mid-cycle refreshments. However, this compact crossover will receive fewer changes than its predecessor. Most of the staff are a carryover, especially from the inside. However, CX-5 will get a couple of visual upgrades.
Mazda's Signature trim level is available and it is a luxury trim that will cost significantly more. Let's find out what the 2024 CX-5 has to offer in the near future.
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The forthcoming 2024 Mazda CX-5 will continue to ride on a 2.5-liter engine. If you want an optional powertrain, a 2.2-liter diesel got you covered.
As for the standard gasoline engine, it generates 187 hp and 185 lb-ft of torque. In China, CX-5 borrows a drivetrain from Mazda CX-9. This 2.5-liter turbo-four output will deliver 250 horses and 310 lb-ft of torque. On top of that, you can expect for this engine to power new Signature trim level.
Exterior Changes
The upcoming 2024 Mazda CX-5 will once again arrive with the company's KODO design language. Basically, all of the Mazda's models are featuring the same design. Still, CX-5 will undergo minor visual improvements. The front grille will get more chrome accents and the taillights are decreased. The rear bumper will from now on look more styling and 17-inch alloy wheels will remain standard.
CX-5 is a compact crossover that is 179.1 inches long and 72.5 inches wide. This crossover comes with 8.2 inches of ground clearance and the ride is more than good.
Premium Interior Design
When it comes to the interior, the 2024 Mazda CX-5 offers amazing cabin design. Whatsoever, it is one of the best interiors in the compact segment. Everything looks high-quality and materials from the inside are amazing. Still, Signature trim level is something completely different and way more luxurious. The base model provides great comfort, good visibility and the cabin is driver-oriented.
Still, cargo area is something that Mazda needs to work on. As for the safety, this crossover offers auto emergency braking and blind spot monitoring systems.
2024 Mazda CX-5 Price and Release Date
The approaching 2024 Mazda CX will cost as its predecessor. New CX-5 will go on sale in late 2024s and it will rival Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.


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Sample Name: Normal ROS Template - 2
Description: Normal review of systems template. Negative weakness, negative fatigue, native malaise, negative chills, negative fever, negative night sweats, negative allergies.
(Medical Transcription Sample Report)
GENERAL: Negative weakness, negative fatigue, native malaise, negative chills, negative fever, negative night sweats, negative allergies.
INTEGUMENTARY: Negative rash, negative jaundice.
HEMATOPOIETIC: Negative bleeding, negative lymph node enlargement, negative bruisability.
NEUROLOGIC: Negative headaches, negative syncope, negative seizures, negative weakness, negative tremor. No history of strokes, no history of other neurologic conditions.
EYES: Negative visual changes, negative diplopia, negative scotomata, negative impaired vision.
EARS: Negative tinnitus, negative vertigo, negative hearing impairment.
NOSE AND THROAT: Negative postnasal drip, negative sore throat.
CARDIOVASCULAR: Negative chest pain, negative dyspnea on exertion, negative palpations, negative edema. No history of heart attack, no history of arrhythmias, no history of hypertension.
RESPIRATORY: No history of shortness of breath, no history of asthma, no history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, no history of obstructive sleep apnea.
GASTROINTESTINAL: Negative dysphagia, negative nausea, negative vomiting, negative hematemesis, negative abdominal pain.
MUSCULOSKELETAL: Negative myalgia, negative joint pain, negative stiffness, negative weakness, negative back pain.
PSYCHIATRIC: See psychiatric evaluation.
ENDOCRINE: No history of diabetes mellitus, no history of thyroid problems, no history of endocrinologic abnormalities.
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