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Now that Halloween is over… we can officially start thinking about the holidays, right? Well, let's just plan for Thanksgiving right now. As much as I love the holidays, Christmas music can be a little much for two months straight. But! It's never too early to start planning for your travels to see your family. Our families live within driving distance, so we don't have to plan as much as you might if you were flying, but I still have some great advice on how to prepare your car for upcoming road trips. I honestly think even if my parents lived 10 hours away, I'd still want to road trip home. Road trips are so much fun, and they give you a little peace and quiet before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season!
1. Make sure your car is up to date on it's maintenance schedule.
The last thing you want to worry about as you're packing up your car full of suitcases, gifts, and holiday treats is getting a last minute oil change, tire rotation, or battery check. Especially if you have a long drive home… risking the chance of your car not starting, or your tires being dull and slippery on wet pavement could add unnecessary stress. Be sure your service is up to date, or schedule at least two weeks before your trip so you don't have to worry about it last minute! I also love having my car serviced right before any trips, because it typically comes with a wash and a vacuum! Who doesn't love riding in a clean car?
2. Pack an emergency kit.
Just in case something goes wrong on your car, and you break down on the side of the road, it's so helpful to have an emergency kit. Ours includes jumper cables, glass treatment wipes (in case the inside of your windshield is really smudged and you can't see!), a flashlight, first-aid kit, warning triangles, tire gauge, gloves, rags, poncho, drinking water and nonperishable snacks. If you're traveling in snow, it also doesn't hurt to have a warm blanket, shovel, cat litter (for traction under your tires) and a windshield ice-scraper. We also pay the extra $10 for roadside assistance each month through our auto insurance, which has saved us a few times! You can never be too prepared.
3. Keep yourself entertained.
Don't forget to pack things to do, especially if you have a long drive (and especially with kiddos!) You can bring a book, a tablet or iPad, or a fun road game to play with your family. Eric and I also love to listen to music, and I always have directions on my phone, so we always pack two cell-phone chargers so we can both charge at the same time. I also always pack a travel pillow, and blanket to snuggle up in the car. Especially in winter!
4. Don't go hungry!
One of my favorite road trip pastimes is stopping to the gas station to load up on road trip snacks. A fountain soda (my weakness), a few bottles of water (to even it out), and some tasty treats. Our favorites are typically tortilla chips, or popcorn. I also have to pick up a bag of Swedish Fish every road trip. If you're looking to avoid the temptation of gas station treats, be sure to pick up a few healthy options at the grocery store before your trip. Apples, bananas, dried fruit, nuts, and protein bars are all great options.
5. Be patient and be safe.
During the busy holiday season, expect to hit traffic. If you can swing it, it might make sense to drive late at night or early in the morning to avoid the rush. I always use Google Maps to get an estimate of how long it'll take to get there, and that way we can plan ahead for when we need to leave. Make sure you count on stops for restroom breaks, and fueling up to ensure you don't run low on gas. And be safe! Make sure you're driving safely, and follow the rules of the road. Go the speed limit, head up, and stay off your phone!
Hope you guys enjoyed this advice on traveling to see family and ways to prepare your car for road trips. Have a wonderful start to November!
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Book Review: Baptist FoundationsSoutheastern Theological Review
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Review of Baptist Foundations: Church Government for an Anti-Institutional Age edited by Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman. Nashville: B&H Academic, 2015.
Citation InformationJeremy M. Kimble. "Book Review: Baptist Foundations" Southeastern Theological Review Vol. 6 Iss. 2 (2015) p. 254 - 256
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Jammu, November 06 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, BVR Subrahmanyam today chaired the first meeting of the Administrative Secretaries after opening of Durbar and other move offices at Jammu.
Chief Secretary called upon the Administrative Secretaries to attend to the people's problems on priority and ensure better delivery of public services. He also stressed the need for speedy implementation of flagship and welfare programmes so that their benefits reach the people purposefully. He asked for vigorously pursuing all languishing projects to complete them in a time bound manner.
The issues which prominently figured in today's meeting included, functioning of winter secretariat at Srinagar, redress of pubic grievances, punctuality of staff in Secretariat and subordinate offices, accommodation of Durbar Move employees at Jammu, issues related to the welfare of employees, timely conduct of DPCs, timely filing of Property Statements by the officers, timely release of salaries to the employees, issues related to daily rated workers, preparedness for Panchayat polls, devolution of funds under 15th Finance Commission for the urban local bodies and Panchayats and issues related to the security and welfare of J&K students studying in different parts of the country.
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The team at Mary Eats Cake know a thing or 10 about Bridal Showers. One thing we know for sure is that each Bridal Shower needs to pop with a unique flair of the bride to be. So we've partnered with our friends that style events for a living (it's a hard life) to share some goodies with you. Below, Laura and Lisa from Fox & Robin bring you 4 tips for creating the perfect Bridal Shower at home.
1. Ask the Bride if she has any 'must-have' elements for her day. This could be a colour scheme, decorative elements, or general feel. Ask her for images to compile a mood board (we love Pinterest) that captures the overall look and feel she's after.
2. Make a list of different elements needed. These could be table linens, flowers, interactive decorative pieces etc… Focus on the elements you feel will contribute to a memorable day by numbering them in order of importance.
3. Source elements and style! Get creative with where you source elements from. Don't shy away from op shops, markets, $2 shops, and hard rubbish – you never know what treasure you can make from someone else's "I've–seen–you-before"!
4. Get Contrasting. For a fun, fresh look, try mismatched metals or patterns for a fun whimsical vibe. Or use neutral tones and minimal décor for a clean, sleek look. Just remember to have fun with it, the bride will love the effort you have put in to make her feel special no matter what.
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7th-Graders at Collegiate School Take on Childhood Hunger
(Bradenton, Fla., Nov. 24, 2015) – In Manatee and Sarasota counties, more than 100,000 individuals are food insecure, joining the 795 million children and adults world-wide who lack sustainable, adequate access to nutritious food. This year, 7th-graders at the State College of Florida Collegiate School (SCFCS) are learning more about this health crisis both at home and abroad and making strides to help eradicate childhood hunger in their own communities.
The effort is part of the school's 2015-16 Global Citizenship Initiative, in which students in each grade embrace their roles as global citizens and identify, study and act on issues that affect the world community. The initiative is led by the grades' coaching classes, which are designed to provide additional guidance for students in four different areas: personal/social skills, academic skills, career and college resources, and multicultural inclusion and understanding.
According to Cristen Curley Edwards, an SCFCS instructor and coach, the 7th-graders have been focused on childhood hunger since the start of the school year. She is joined in the effort to educate the students about the initiative by fellow teachers and coaches Kristen Boyer and Shalia Moore-Hayes.
"While we do have students in our school who have experienced what it means to be food insecure, most take for granted that food will be available when they want a snack," Edwards said. "But hunger also was something that they could connect to and they really brought a sense of gravity and maturity to the discussion."
Students began by completing a WebQuest, researching what hunger is, as well as its causes and effects. While learning how hunger impacts children and families globally – including the fact that it is not only a result of poverty, but also may be caused by a supply problem from unseasonable weather, lack of water resources or possible political complications – the 7th-graders are working together to foster positive change locally.
"I learned a lot about poverty and other reasons that people don't have enough food – and how being hungry can cause kids to not do well in school which means that they may not be able to get good jobs and feed their own families someday," said Zachery Hovatter of Bradenton, one of the SCFCS students involved in the initiative. "This is an endless cycle that needs to be broken," he added.
Divided into three groups, the students have been raising awareness at SCFCS and in the community with fliers, social media posts and a YouTube informational video. They also have volunteered at All Faith's Food Bank and partnered with the Mayors' Feed the Hungry program, which is endorsed by officials in Manatee and Sarasota counties, including the mayors of Bradenton, Longboat Key, Sarasota, North Port, Palmetto and Venice. To encourage donations of nonperishable goods, the students have reached out to local businesses and organized activities to get the whole school involved in the effort.
The most recent event was a kickball game pitting the 7th-graders against their 8th-grade counterparts on Friday, Nov. 20, just before the start of the Thanksgiving break. The price to compete was two cans of food, with the first kick of the game going to the student who brought in the most cans. That honor went to Sandra Salitre of Bradenton, who brought in 23.
"I brought in cans of food that my family didn't want or need knowing that there are others who do want them," Salitre said. "Learning about childhood hunger has made me realize that there are many kids who don't have enough to eat. It makes me feel bad and like I don't deserve what I have so I want to help."
Moore-Hayes, another coach, emphasized the importance of the students knowing that they would be helping children in their own communities with their efforts. She recounted the story of one of the 7th-graders who shared with the class that she had suffered from hunger before being adopted and coming to this area.
"Her story definitely left an impression on me and the other students," Moore-Hayes said. "It made them want to really and truly support the initiative when they understood that hunger was affecting kids just like them. I hope that by the end of the program they all realize that they have been part of a cause much greater than them."
Arianna Matson of Parrish already has started thinking about making an impact beyond the walls of her school. "This has made me believe that I need to try to help out more in the community and look for other ways I can make a difference," she said.
Future efforts for the initiative include plans for planting a garden and investigating how best to use the food grown.
SCF Collegiate School 7th-graders held a food drive as part of their Global Citizenship Initiative. Back row from left: Gabbrielle Fasanelli, Hannah Rolle and America Garcia; front row, from left: Samantha Taylor, Leysi Lopen and Sandra Salitre.


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By Kris Robinson
Isaiah 29:13, 2 Cor. 13:5
Christianity has a bum rap; it is viewed as a zero-fun, rules & regulations system which implies God is viewed inaccurately. Unfortunately, it is not just by non-believers that God is viewed inaccurately; Christians, unless they are a part of a Bible-believing church, can and will have a distorted view of God.
Chip Ingram says, "left to ourselves we tend to reduce God down" and "we often come up short on who He really is."
Should this be surprising? In fact, this view of God with people happened over 2,700 years ago, during the time of the prophet Isaiah:
Is. 29:13 (NIV) – "These people come near to Me with their mouth and honor Me with their lips,but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is made up only of rules taught by men.That was then, what about now?
Why is it that after Christ came and shook the foundations of this thinking, many have fallen to the same pattern of indifference, apathy, zero-fun and rules & regulations? Possibly, I think the answer lies with the command found in 2 Cor. 13:5; one I'd be willing to say that 90% of Christians do not do! Why? Because to admit to examining yourself, admits you may have an issue, and no one wants to do that.
2 Cor. 13:5 (NIV) – "Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves."
Paul knew that status quo Christianity, was not enough; that's why he encouraged us to examine and test ourselves regularly! To get to that next level, Paul implicitly offers up 3 questions we can ask ourselves:
- Is God honored by what I did today?
- J.I. Packer in his book Knowing God, helps by identifying 4 evidences: Amount of ENERGY, Greatness of THOUGHTS, Degree of BOLDNESS and level of CONTENTMENT FOR GOD
- Am I satisfied with my work?
- Real Christians today, don't follow rules and regulations, we have a relationship with an Almighty, Holy God who wants nothing but the best for us and we do things because we want to be obedient! We want to go to church, pray, read our Bibles, and spend time with other people, Christian or not. Which overflows to every facet of life.
- Have I studied my Bible today?
- Aaron Walker says in one of his blog posts, 'Life Long Learners Outpace the Competition', "that if you take a moment to sit back and think about the most successful people in your life, the ones you truly admire, and the ones you call when you need advice about a difficult situation, you'll probably notice that they all have something in common. They are driven to soak in as much knowledge as possible, they keep reading and learning. I call them lifelong learners." Harry Truman also said that, "Leaders are Readers!" What better thing to read, regularly, than the manual of life?
God PROMISES that if we seek Him, we will FIND Him. Therefore, we can either be the catalyst for change and seek Him, or we can continue in our own 'goodness' and self-sufficiency, casting blame on others and compromising internally, which in turn allows non-believers to continue to ask themselves, "why should I go to church, when THEY aren't any different?"
Kris Robinson is an Assistant Pastor at Free Life Community Church helping teenagers & Millennials connect & transform their spiritual journey through Christ Jesus.


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Sandra Blackie talks about $1500 and A Headful of Dreams in The Fitness Blitz Podcast.
After 34 years in the fitness industry, she's still passionate about helping men & women reach their fitness goals. Sandra is a Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist. She has a B.A. in Recreation & Leisure Studies and certified with AFAA and NASN. She is currently teaches classes in Quebec to certify personal trainers & have taught similar programs at Meuller College and for the National Personal Training Institute of California. As a retired IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, she encourages goal-oriented resistance training for all of her clients. The health & fitness lifestyle is the "fountain of youth".
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By Todd Chappell, MD
Many of my patients entering their menopausal years have questions regarding the treatment options for symptoms associated with this life transition. These symptoms are referred to as climacteric symptoms, and they may manifest as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, irritability, altered sleep patterns, vaginal dryness, and decreased libido, to name a few.
The lack of estrogen that is associated with decreased ovarian function during menopause is the primary cause. Traditional therapy has been to replace the lack of estrogen with medications, but many patients have fears regarding this option. A large proportion of concerns regarding Hormone Replacement Therapy came about due to a large clinical trial called the Women's Health Initiative.
The WHI began in 1991, and its primary focus was to study the potential beneficial effects of hormone replacement on cholesterol and cardiovascular health. A portion of the study was stopped early due to the surprising finding of small but statistically significant increased risks for coronary heart disease, stroke, venous thromboembolism (blood clots in veins), and breast cancer. These results originally caused a large stir in the medical community, and changed the way many physicians approach the treatment of menopause.
However, there were significant flaws with the study, including the fact that the average age of participants was 63, and patients were not eligible for the study if they had climacteric symptoms at the time of enrollment. Considering that the average age of menopause is 51, and that the reason patients consider hormone replacement is for the treatment of symptoms, this patient population was very different than women who traditionally begin hormone therapy.
Another key point about the WHI is that the portion of the study that was stopped was the segment in which women still had a uterus, and therefore were required to take estrogen and progesterone together. For women without a uterus, estrogen alone can be given, and the results from this arm of the study were very different, showing no increased risk of heart disease or breast cancer.
It should also be noted that there were certain other beneficial effects seen in the different arms of the study other than just the effective treatment of symptoms. Looking at the data as a whole, the consensus among most physicians is that hormone replacement is an acceptable treatment option in many patients with climacteric symptoms, but that patients should take the lowest effective dose for the shortest amount of time.
For those women who are not eligible for hormone therapy, or wish to avoid any risks associated, there are non-hormonal options. These options include some anti-depressant medications, medicines used to treat hypertension or seizures, lifestyle modifications, weight loss, and over-the-counter herbal therapies. The data on efficacy of some of these options is quite variable.
The take-home message considering all of these options is that if you are experiencing intolerable symptoms of menopause, you need to have a conversation with your doctor to further discuss the risks and benefits of treatment options, and together formulate the best treatment plan for you.
Dr. Todd Chappell is an OB/GYN with Adams Patterson Gynecology & Obstectrics. For more information call 901.767.3810 or visit www.adamspatterson.com.


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The thirteenth international conference of the International Society for the Intercommunication of New Ideas (ISINI) will take place at the WSB University in Wroclaw, Poland 29-30 August 2018. You are invited to submit full papers or summaries that are within the scope of ISINI.
The purpose of the Society is: to foster the discovery and dissemination of new ideas, in particular in economics and other social sciences, to test these ideas and to study the application to problems of the real world. The Society aspires to realize its purpose by creating and upholding an environment where economists meet, consult and cooperate with scholars from other disciplines.
The major instrument of ISINI has until now been its conference. So next to the usual economists, we hope to welcome scholars in Wroclaw who are working in other social sciences (including law, legal science, history and political science), who are cooperating with economists in common research projects or who are doing research in areas where both sides could benefit from an exchange of ideas.
The organizers invite scholars, young and old, to submit papers around six thematic focal points:
The objective of the CEVI session is to bring together academics and practitioners from all over the world to focus on timely energy finance and investments, financial performance, energy markets and valuation issues in the energy sector worldwide. Specific topics refer to energy issues, and include: Financial Regulation; Financial Markets; Financial Risks; Asset Pricing; Value at Risk; Capital Structure; Sourcing Capital; Corporate (Re-) Structuring; Corporate Governance; Behavioural Finance; Financial Performance; Cost Control; Financial Accounting; Fiscal and Legal Issues.
Please submit your papers (completed or nearly completed) or participation interest via e-mail to: Dr. Wim Westerman (email@example.com) and Dr. Johan van Ophem (firstname.lastname@example.com).
Selected papers may be submitted to:
All sessions:
Central European Review of Economics and Management (www.cerem-review.eu).
Central and Eastern European Journal of Management and Economics (www.ceejme.eu).
Session on "Climate change regulation 2.0" - International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management (http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journal/ijccsm).
Session on "The university as an arena of sustainability transition" - The International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education (http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journal/ijshe),
CEVI session - a CEVI book at Springer Verlag, the Energy and Value Letter (http://centerforenergyandvalue.org/publications.html)
The submission deadline is March 1, 2018. Notification of acceptance will be made shortly hereafter.
Selected papers may be submitted for possible publication in a CEVI book at Springer Verlag, the Energy and Value Letter (http://centerforenergyandvalue.org/publications.html).


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We were turned on to this via a Facebook post by SonicState from IKEAHackers where somebody has got inventive with a toilet roll holder, namely the IKEA ENUDDEN toilet roll holder.
The user called stoolzo (no pun intended?) made a Made a 9U powered modular Synth case, tells us how he created the rails and where he got the screws from.
So if you're flush out of ideas for where to buy or how to build a case for your synth modules this might inspire you. If you do take the plunge, let us know!
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text: Apply for Open Job Positions at Winnipeg Supply Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing in Winnipeg Applying Thank you for your interest in a career with Service Experts Heating and Air Conditioning. To start the process, go to ServiceExpertsJobs.com. To find an open position: Discover current openings in your region by clicking "Search by Location" on the right side of the screen. You can select United States, Canada, or All Locations. When you choose a location, such as Canada, additional dropdown choices will show up, allowing you to select your favored province and city. After choosing your desired location, you can narrow down the available positions by making use of the "Specific Job Category" titled box. This will enable you to choose customer service, HVAC installation, administration, etc. Once you have decided on your desired location and position, follow the link to go to the specific job posting. REMINDER: Links from third party job postings (including Workopolis, Eluta, etc.) will bring you to ServiceExpertsJobs.com. When the career listing loads, choose the "Apply" option to complete your application. You will give your preferred email address and then be redirected to the People Answers web page as a first time user. Enter the information for your account and then commence the pre-screening process, which will be specific to the position to which you are applying. Once you complete the pre-screening, you will see the option to upload a resume or use the full Service Experts Heating and Air Conditioning application. The full application and the resume are not needed for the pre-screening process to be sent in and alert the hiring manager.


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der Eishockeyzuschauer filed the following report following the Phantoms' 5-1 victory Wednesday night:
On this particular occasion, der Eishockeyzuschauer got a little unexpected help in forming his usual "impressions" of the action at the PPL Center–from three very cool and very much 'down-to-Earth' members of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms ice hockey club — Brandon Alderson, Kevin Goumas and Derek Mathers.
Much of it, of course, "off the record." But, you know, before we begin in earnest with the hockey stuff, I just want to say something: Ever since they first arrived in Allentown, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms front office has spent an awful lot of time and energy yacking on about how great of a "partner in the community" they are. And, one of these days, I promise to figure out exactly what the (edited) that actually means in plain English.
Until such time, however, I will be content with the knowledge that at least three of the Phantoms players are, in real life, quite simply nothing more than ordinary, everyday regular guys who merely put their pants on one leg at a time like just like you and I do.
Alright, then, moving onto important hockey matters :
Initial Impressions Of Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs St. John's IceCaps
# 1 … Our Hamilton Street Heroes have been in desperate need of such a convincing 5-1 victory over somebody, anybody since even before this new 2015/16 AHL season began. True story. The fact that the Phantoms, who have struggled to attain results thus far, it must be said, went out and decisively defeated an apparently strong team, who just so happen to be leading their division at the moment, is extremely encouraging … (Alderson acknowledged that several of the Phantoms players know several of the IceCaps players well and admitted that Phantoms players, themselves, also think that St. John's do have a quality hockey team this season).
# 2 … From the outset, visiting St. John's seemed to have a difficult time maintaining possession to the point where even connecting on the simplest of passes proved itself to be rather difficult. Perhaps the IceCaps were feeling the pressure of playing in the city that just so happens to be the planet's Mecca Of Minor League Sports. On the other hand, for their part, the Phantoms forechecked with both energy and effectiveness … (English translation – on several occasions, St. John's turned the puck over simply because the Phantoms were relentlessly hustling and harassing the IceCaps in their own zone).
# 3 … The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, easily the American Hockey League's most penalized team last season, did well to limit the St. John's IceCaps to just three opportunities with the man advantage. More discipline is just something the Philadelphia Flyers' AHL farm club have to have if they are going to make the Calder Cup playoffs this season for the first time in seven years. Thing is, it's entirely doable. Now, make no mistake, this does not mean that der Eishockeyzuschauer thinks the Phantoms should never play the body to the maximum limit allowed by the rules or drop the gloves when the situation calls for it. It's just that skating shorthanded all the time is a lot like volunteering to play with only ten people in soccer — why on Earth would you want to do that if you didn't really have to?
# 4 … Aside from staying out of the penalty box, another thing that d.E. has been on the Phantoms' case about recently is hitting the target on a consistent basis. So then, it certainly must be stated that Lehigh Valley did very well to "finish" on Wednesday night, albeit after a bit of a rough start in that regard. Shayne Gostisbehere appeared to be particularly focused about getting the puck on net and, fittingly, was rewarded with his first career goal in the AHL via a long blast from the blue line. For all you youngsters out there in blog land, Kevin Goumas put on a clinical display after getting a great pass in the slot — the second-year pro from the University of New Hampshire picked his head up and took note of the goaltender's position before firing home his accurate wrist shot. Nick Cousins also found the back of the net with a rising shot after walking around a sliding St. John's defenseman — It's called 'taking your chances well' and it is something that the Phantoms certainly accomplished with aplomb on Wednesday night.
# 5 … In retrospect, it really was Phantoms policeman Derek Mathers who provided Lehigh Valley with the critical spark it needed to (finally) get its engine running on all cylinders. Almost immediately after hitting the ice on his very first shift of the game, the 226-pound native of Strathroy, Ontario, engaged St. John's winger Connor Crisp (220 lbs) and decked the IceCaps rookie in relatively short order with a devastating punch to the face. Up to the point, St. John's had already started coughing the puck up in their own zone but the Phantoms had been unable to capitalize on a few glorious opportunities in the slot. And so it was as if Mathers was sending a message to the entire IceCaps team. Something along the lines of, "Hey, we might blow a few more chances along the way, too. And, hey, you guys might even get the first goal of the game, as well. But, hey, there is absolutely no way you boys here are leaving this building with two points tonight." … (For his part, Mathers was understandably quite proud of his pugilistic achievement but it was also very interesting to take note the fact that the that the third-year pro was also rather humble about the whole affair. The Phantoms winger was quick to point out that the unvarnished truth is: Anything can happen out there and that, if he and Crisp dropped the gloves again the very next game, it could very be that he is the one who gets his head handed to him. This respect for a fellow professional player, and a rookie at that, was an exceptionally commendable attitude, I thought to myself.)
I'll probably leave a few more impressions in the comments section of this article, but first a few more words about this impromptu meeting with Alderson, Goumas and Mathers:
It certainly was a fabulous experience to have the chance to chit chat with the three Lehigh Valley Phantoms about a variety of different topics, not all of which were hockey-related. It could prove useful someday to know that Goumas was a finance major at the University of New Hampshire. Next time Kram and I win big playing the Pennsylvania lottery, now we will know whom to call upon for sound fiscal investment strategy!
Alderson and I had a deep philosophical conversation on the subject of physical play creating space for offensive maneuver. Former Phantoms player Marcel Noebels, now with Rob Zepp's old club, Eisbaeren Berlin, and the state of the German national ice hockey team were two other intersting topics of conversation, if only to me. I was also pleasantly surprised to find out that the Canadian not only knows more than a thing or two about international soccer, but can effortlessly rattle off the names of players from German powerhouse Bayern Munich, as well — if I run into Alderson again, I will have to ask his opinion of Major League Soccer and the Philadelphia Union's new farm team here in the Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem Steel FC.
Mathers, meanwhile, made it a point to ask me what I did for a living and that spoke to the quality of both his character and sincerity, again, if only in my opinion; a very approachable and personable individual, one can't help but want this guy to succeed at whatever he does wherever he goes.
Yup. All three of them. Good partners in the community, for sure — that will always be the overriding impression I got left with from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms versus St. John's IceCaps game.
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Tite frustrated by Switzerland goal as Brazil draw World Cup opener
The Brazil boss claims there was a clear foul in the build-up to the equaliser.
Brazil coach Tite was convinced Switzerland's equaliser should have been ruled out for a foul as the five-time World Cup winners were held to a 1-1 draw in their Group E opener.
Swiss midfielder Steven Zuber headed his side level five minutes into the second half, leaving the Brazilians protesting in vain amid claims he had pushed defender Miranda as he climbed to meet Xherdan Shaqiri's corner.
The South Americans also saw appeals for a penalty waved away after Gabriel Jesus had gone down under Manuel Akanji's challenge to spark yet another debate over the VAR system.
I'm just going to say this once: the Miranda moment was very clear. It's a very clear play, it's very, very clear. Brazil coach Tite
Asked about the two incidents at his post-match press conference, Tite said: "I'd like to answer another question in terms of the performance, otherwise it sounds like an excuse for the draw, but I'm not going to run away from this question.
"I'm just going to say this once: the Miranda moment was very clear. It's a very clear play, it's very, very clear. The second play, yes the penalty you could interpret, but the first one, you can't discuss. You have to be fair."
However, Switzerland boss Vladimir Petkovic was adamant that Mexican referee Cesar Ramos and his team had got it right.
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Petkovic said: "We have the VAR and the VAR should provide answers. I just looked briefly at our goal – it was a regular goal, that was a regular duel.
"You have to create space in order to have an opportunity and the opponent's defensive players were not really well positioned. It wasn't a foul."
Brazil had got off to the perfect start when Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho curled home a superb 20th-minute opener, but the Swiss responded with a display of real character and got their reward, despite a series of late scares, courtesy of Zuber's header.
Tite admitted his team had not been precise enough with the chances they had created and were made to pay for it.
He said: "We had 20 attempts, but too many balls off-target. If we were a bit more concentrated, we could have made the goalkeeper work a little more given the number of attempts we had. We have to be cooler, a little more precise.
"Of course my expectation was a victory, I wanted to win, of course. Of course I'm not happy with the result."
By contrast, Petkovic was delighted with the battling qualities his men displayed to ensure they go into Friday's clash with early group leaders Serbia with a point already banked.
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He said: "The opponent was better and had more scoring opportunities, but I am proud of my team, the way they presented themselves.
"They didn't give up, went the full 90 minutes, never gave up on themselves and when we were able to play forward and press high up, we did it very well indeed.
"It's an excellent start ahead of the next couple of matches in this group stage."
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Catholic Church hosts Goulburn Plenary Council sessions
"What do you think God is asking of us in Australia at this time?"
That's the most important question confronting Catholics in the wake of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, says Father Dermid McDermott.
The Mary Queen of Apostles parish priest is encouraging parishioners to make their views known at a forum on November 22 in the lead up to a national Plenary Council in 2020.
A Plenary Council is an ecclesiastical synod, representing the entire church. The Archdiocese of Canberra/Goulburn is just one of many in Australia reaching out to parishioners to ask their views before the Plenary Council's first session in Adelaide in 2020.
It will be the first one held in Australia since 1937.
"After all Royal Commission it is designed to see what people have to say about the Catholic Church," Father McDermott said.
"...People are asking how did it all happen. The other aspect is that people are losing faith and that applies to all the churches."
The sessions are designed for listening and dialogue in the initial phase. Father McDermott describes it as a "free for all" with no set agenda. Mary Dorian from Queanbeyan will be the independent facilitator.
A series of questions will be asked of attendants including: 'Why do you think Catholics have left the Church?;' 'What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words Catholic Church?'; 'If you had the opportunity to speak to Pope Francis face to face, what would you say to him about the Catholic Church?'
"It is not an argumentative process but just listening and letting people have their say. I don't intend to go because it is not a matter for the clergy," Father McDermott said.
Two sessions have already been held in Canberra and one has been planned for Queanbeyan. A second forum in Goulburn will be held next March. All information gathered Australia wide will be collated, published and then further refined through further dialogue.
This will then be considered by the Plenary Council in Adelaide in October 2020, followed by a second session, possibly in Sydney.
The gathering involves religious and clerics and is governed by Canon Law. The Council, including the Bishops Commission chaired by former Archbishop of Canberra/Goulburn and now Archbishop of Brisbane, Mark Coleridge, will consider all the responses and decide a way forward.
The Goulburn gathering will be held at the Goulburn Soldiers Club's Merino Room on Thursday, November 22. People can choose one of two sessions – 10.30am to 12.30pm or 7pm to 9pm.
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Places I Will Miss in Park Slope: Brownstone-Lined Streets
I will never stop seeing brownstone and limestone homes as a piece of beautiful history. Their ornate stone steps, intricate iron work, patinated elements, curved windows, and creeping ivy create a warmth unlike anywhere else I've ever lived. There was a moment when Marco and I first moved to Park Slope that we fantasized about buying a full brownstone, specifically on 3rd Street. Homes like this aren't built anymore; walking down these historic streets, past these stoic buildings, makes me think about the lives of the people who were around when they were built. I am proud that they are still maintained and restored by people who recognize the importance of preserving history.
With the narrow streets and cars parked along every inch, it is difficult to completely capture the beauty of these streets. But hopefully these will highlight some of my favorite little details that make Park Slope homes lovely and unique.


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Check out the latest prints we worked on for Bowers and Wilkins, Celebrating the release of the of the new 600 series Their press release sums it up nicely.
"Bringing high-end sound quality within the reach of more people than ever before, Bowers & Wilkins existing 600 Series of hi-fi and home cinema speakers has won a host of awards for its mix of value and performance. Now, six new speakers radically revamp the entire range and dramatically improve every element of its design. The resulting range – versatile, discreetly stylish and able to compete against far more expensive rivals – sets an all-new standard for affordable loudspeakers.
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China's appointment of a new premier today could open the door to new opportunities for U.S. companies seeking to do business on the technology-hungry mainland.
Nicknamed "the Boss" for his blunt, no-nonsense style, Zhu Rongji has made abundantly clear his commitment to cut through China's bloated bureaucracy, shutter money-losing state enterprises and stimulate the development of domestic industries, particularly in high technology.
As the country's former economic czar, Zhu understands the technology industry's potential for high profit margins and employment in its manufacturing plants. According to one U.S. technology industry representative in Beijing, Zhu has influenced many economic changes well before his official appointment as premier.
Last week, for example, the government announced that it would either merge or eliminate 11 ministries as a first attempt in cutting away bureaucratic fat. In particular, foreign executives have praised the merging of the two main agencies regulating China's information technology industry: the Ministry of Electronics Industry (MEI) and the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPT).
"The elevation of Zhu and the restructuring of the MPT and MEI are clearly indicating there will be a greater emphasis in the development of high tech," said Rich Brecher of the U.S. China Business Council.
Market figures show that the country is ripe for information technology business. China's IT market is estimated to grow 20 to 40 percent annually for the next 15 years, according to the American Electronics Association, a trade group that represents more than 3,000 high-tech companies. The country's estimated $6.8 billion computer industry is expected to reach $22.5 billion by the year 2000, while its telecommunications industry could top $7.5 billion.
Zhu has also taken pains to calm fears that China would fall victim to the economic meltdown seen in other parts of Asia. He has made it known to businesses and political leaders that China has no plans to devaluate its currency to compete with the plummeting price of exports from neighboring countries.
But while Zhu is introducing more initiatives to stimulate growth, such as lowering tariffs and touting the Information Technology Agreement, analysts say the country is far from turning itself over to Western-style free capitalism.
"You must be aware that he matured within the communist bureaucratic system," said Michel Oksenberg of Stanford University's Institute for International Studies. "While he has demonstrated a willingness to learn, he is also very comfortable within the command economy."
Brecher agreed. "Business in general thinks the elevation of Zhu is good for promoting China's economic growth and for trade and investment as well," he said. "But he's not a free trader. He's been a very cautious state reformer in the state sector. All of the leadership is focused on maintaining political and social stability while pursuing economic reforms."


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LAKELAND – More than 890,000 Walmart employees in the U.S. left the job Thursday with fatter wallets after the retailer distributed more than $560 million in cash bonuses, according to a company statement.
That included approximately $42.7 million to its Florida employees at 377 outlets. The bonus total included more than $160 million in the employees' share of Walmart's fourth-quarter performance and more than $400 million in bonuses tied to recent changes in federal tax law. In January, Walmart announced plans to increase the starting wage for all hourly associates in the U.S. to at least $11, expand maternity and parental leave benefits, and provide a one-time cash bonus for eligible associates of up to $1,000.
"As a company, we want to be 'people-led and tech-empowered,' competing with technology, but winning with people," Elise Vasquez-Warner, a vice president and regional general manager in Florida, said in the statement. "That couldn't ring truer here in Florida as we recognize the work of our associates and their continued commitment to making every day easier for busy families."


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Chris Reed and Paul Radley (AKA Reed & Radley) have been playing and making records for more than 20 years. Their earliest adventures were in their native north of England - Chris releasing on R&S and Paul a resident at the seminal Orbit club near Leeds. They didn't meet until moving to New Zealand around the turn of the millennium. After well-received EPs for DIY Discs and Kiwi label Reliable they got married and grew up (a bit). Now, with their passion for music undimmed, they're back with the debut release on Grass Green Recordings. The Mum's The Word EP takes its name from the deep house night at which Chris and Paul were founding residents. It's still going strong and celebrates its tenth birthday in September. This EP showcases the sound Reed & Radley have championed at their club night over the years, as well as their commitment to high-quality, enduring production.
The EP is lead by "Crying In The Dark," featuring rolling afro-style percussion, a minimal acid motif, and a deep, subby bass line. A bittersweet vocal takes the track in another direction over velvety pads and resonant strings … deep house bliss, for sure. "Listen Up" follows with an understated Ibiza-house vibe. Inspired by classic US garage and deep French house alike, the cut uses a hypnotic rhodes riff, crisp rhythms, and warm, building synths to maximum effect. "Night Chills" is next, deep and dark like the Kermadec Trench (look it up!). This cut is a nod to the kind of small, basement clubs where true house-heads hang. Razor sharp bongos and skippy hats bring the swing, while ripples of mutating pads and judicious use of delay and reverb spread the deepness. "Analog Rain" then comes off as a bit woozy, the sound of a late night and an early morning rolled into one. African-style drums and the sizzle of a tambourine set the scene for an ascending Detroit-esque chord sequence and gated, shimmering pads. Lastly, "Crying In The Dark" gets revisited by New Zealand DJ Anthony Muirhead (Serialism, Cesare vs Disorder) who offers a stripped back revision for cellar-dwelling househeads. Rattling drums and a hypnotic two-note bass line serve to reel in the dance floor as snatches of synth and drifting washes of organ bring things home. Superb all around.
Brett Johnson (Bang The Box) - "Nice tracks, great vibe."
Moodymanc - "Nice vibes and elements. I like 'Night Chills' here."
Demarkus Lewis - "Proper deepness all around and clean production. I'll be playing a few of these for sure."
Q-Burns Abstract Message - "Wonderfully full-rounded EP with lush sounds over tough rhythms throughout. I'm going with Anthony Muirhead's remix at the end …. swirly stuff."
Marques Wyatt - "This is tight!"
Daz-I-Kue (Bugz In The Attic) - "I love 'Analog Rain' … some late night pressure here."
Robert Owens - "I love it."
CJ Mackintosh - "'Crying In The Dark' for me."
Da Sunlounge - "Cracking EP. Deep, yet still has a good thump to it."
Natural Rhythm - "Great synthesis in the deep storm of 'Analog Rain' but the Muirheads remix is the deep jam for me."
Jota Wagner (Lunatic Jazz) - "This is really good. 'Crying in the Dark' is the kind of track you have to play in the best moments of the night. Super."
Craig Stewart (Universe Media) - "'Night Chills' is super hot, very tasty deepness - great work."
DJ Harri (Sub Club) - "I'm liking all of these. Great EP … full support!"
DJ Phil T (DJ Times) - "Love all the tracks. Gorgeous keys and deep proper bass lines bang it out from top to bottom."
Deepshizzol - "Honestly, all five tracks are amazing! What a great EP … full support."
Additional support from Inland Knights, Abicah Soul, Alexi Delano, DJ Schwa (Shades Of Gray), Nick Holder, Dave Mothersole, Benji Candelario, EMan, Alexander East, Vincent Kwok, Alex Dimitri South Soul, Manuel Sahagun, and Spettro.
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About a year ago now, we first learned about a new email marketing platform: ConvertKit.
In an effort to be an unbiased resource hub, we had a member write a review of the new software on our blog, but in an equal effort to curb shiny object syndrome, we didn't yet explore it ourselves -- because hey, if it ain't broken, don't fix it -- right?
Right...to a certain extent. You see, as the months wore on, we saw even more and more reason to check out this not-just-shiny but incredibly logical solution to email marketing. One that would...
- be subscriber-based instead of list-based so we weren't throwing money out the window
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- make content upgrades a cinch as we produced more and more bonus resources
Fast forward to today, and we're sold. Not only do we love the simplicity of ConvertKit; we were able to fully leverage it during our 5-day Solopreneur Success Bundle launch to discover just how robust it can be.
Now, we want to share our love of the tool with you in a free webinar that'll teach you how to get your first (or next!) 1,000 subscribers, whether you use ConvertKit or not.
Email marketing isn't just a trend; it's a strategy. Yet there are so many pieces that make up "successful" email marketing, it's easy to end up overwhelmed.
That's why we're teaming up with ConvertKit's own Darrell Vesterfelt, who works day-in and day-out helping bloggers and entrepreneurs who are serious about making money online.
For one hour this afternoon, he's going to break advanced email marketing strategies down into actionable steps, just for the OWS community.
It's all happening today, October 25th at 3pm EST/12pm PST. Click here to register!
Here's what Darrell is going to be teaching you in the webinar:
- How to get your first 100 subscribers
- One tactic that could get you your next 1,000 email subscribers in no time
- How to automate your funnels to put your sales on autopilot
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Whether you are a ConvertKit user or not, this webinar's going to give you actionable advice + kickass bonuses for list-building that you can implement right away.
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How does it work?
- Enter your logos
- International jury review
- Awards and recognition
What is a "wave"?
Each wave represents about 50-100 designers. Just like waves in the ocean, it's continuous. Once a wave is closed out, a new wave will begin and so on!
What makes Logo Wave different?
With our internationally acclaimed jury, coupled with generous cash prizes, stunning trophies and ubiquitous network recognition, this is an awards platform built by designers, for designers.
We believe in minimalism. No deadlines or entry dates. No complicated entry forms that take hours of your time to fill out.
No more waiting the entire year to hear back the results. Logo Wave gives you multiple opportunities to enter throughout the year as new logo projects come in.
In the end, we offer passionate designers and agencies a way to deepen the value of their work to potential clients and as a result, positively impact their business and career.
How much is each logo entry?
Entries range from $32-$49 per entry.
How do you keep the entry fee so low?
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Do people from Minnesota actually talk like this? (ETA - I thought it was happening in Fargo which the innernet tells me is in North Dakota).
Because this is how people sound when they make fun of Canadians even though I have literally never heard a Canadian talk like this. I've heard Canadians with a half dose of that accent, maybe, and some First Nations people with the stereotypical American Indian accent (less the booming sombreness because that's just lies) but that's as close as it comes. The diction isn't entirely incorrect, though we do say 'eh' instead of 'there'. We don't do the 'yah' thing... My grandma from Germany does so I notice when others do.


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May Market Happenings!
Market in May is filled with community collaborations and special Market events!
The 2018 Market season is underway and we have great events lined up for May!
May 5th: The Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry Food Drive officially begins May 7th, but you can bring food donations to the Market on May 5th! Stop by the Market booth to drop off donations and learn how to make monetary donations for the Denton Hunger Coalition and Mayor's Day of Concern.
The Mayor's Day of Concern Food Drive is May 7 – 11: you can continue dropping off donations to Juice Lab or other locations here listed on the event page.
The Market will accept non-perishable food item donations on May 5th and May 12th.
May 12th: Dia de Madres/Mother's Day at Denton Community Market
There is only one mom and she deserves the best. Come and celebrate her day with us and make her feel like the Queen she is! Join us May 12 from 9 am to 1 pm at the Denton Community Market, where you can pamper her as she deserves.
Madre solo hay una, y por eso merece lo mejor.¡Ven y celebra con nosotros su día y trátala como la Reina que es en el Hogar! El 12 de Mayo de 9 am a 1 pm en el Denton Community Market podrás mimarla como se merece.
Food ■ Music ■ Local Produce ■ Massages ■ Vendors ■ Gifts ■ Children's Activities
Don't miss the family scavenger hunt based on Denton-themed Loteria!
May 19th: Denton County Farm Heritage Day at the Denton Community Market
Join us for the 2nd Annual Denton County Farm Heritage Day!
The Denton County Office of History & Culture, Denton County Antique Tractor, Farm Equipment and Primitive Club, and Denton Community Market are so excited to bring back Denton County Farm Heritage Day on Saturday, May 19 from 9 AM – 1 PM at the Denton County Historical Park.
This fun, family-friendly, and educational event is FREE and open to the public during the Denton Community Market. There will be tractors on display, a kids tractor pull, a blacksmith demonstration, crafts, multi-era displays, booths from AgriLife and the Master Gardeners, and more!
The Denton County Farm Bureau will have their Mobile Learning Barn out at the event too! Come out and celebrate Denton County's agricultural history with us.
Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry Food Drive Awards Announcement at the Denton Community Market, 11 am. The Denton Hunger Coalition will have a booth with information on local food pantries and services.


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Usually, Bitcoin is not considered the most reliable or best for carrying out self-executing payments with conditions. These are popularly known by the term smart contracts. However, it is known to facilitate the most basic programmability which enables users to utilise features which include facilities, such as, time locks and multisig schemes. However, most of the competitive projects, such as Ethereum, Ethereum Classic or Qtum are expected by users to offer more support for carrying out advanced applications.
Although, these assumptions are being nullified by the questions which have appeared into the scene as an outcome of the new research which has been taking place in this market for a long time. For instance, a new project is being led by a mathematician from Blockstream, Andrew Poelstra, puts the magic of cryptography to use which allows them to move smart contracts off the grid from the chain which also provides leverage over Bitcoin's security without using any sort of additional support for smart contracts associated with the Bitcoin protocol. It is currently known by the name, 'Scriptless Scripts'.
Using the similar concept and ideology from the project, 'Scriptless Script', as mentioned above, there is another similar facility who are initiating their plans to deploy similar facilities for the smart contracts which belong to Bitcoin. This facility is popularly known by the name Discreet Log Contracts, which is shortly known as DLC. This project has come into existence due to the effort and creativity implemented by one of the writers who was involved in the writing of the original white paper for the Lightning Network, known as Tadge Dryja. This individual was presented at the latest Scaling Bitcoin Stanford. DLCs were able to interpret insurance companies which were supported by blockchains, contracts for future and dollars that were pegged with coins and far more topics.
These smart contracts generally, turn out into a phenomenon, popularly known as 'bets'. For instance, if an individual wants to secure himself against the odds of not being able to travel as there is a probability of a pilot strike which might happen. If the person places a 'bet' that there will be a pilot strike and in a turn of event, it happens, the person will win the 'bet' and receive payments similar to an insurance payout. On the other hand, if the opposite happens, the 'bet' will be lost by that particular individual. As a result, they will lose out on the bet and have to pay similar to the case of an insurance down payment.


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After more than 8000km there was not much left of my rear tyre. Under normal circumstances I would have changed it a long time ago, but unfortunately there is no tyre shop within 1000km. Ended up flying one in from Osorno (thanks to Sonia of Motoadventura). Postage to Cohaique was crazy, but it felt kinda weired on gravel – try to break with a slick on dirt… hmmm… every stepped on a banana skin? The plan is now to catch the ferry at Chaiten and then go to Island Chiloe. Unfortunately Andres was a bit in a hurry, so I will make my way from now on by myself.
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Lucky Me - Shake/
- 8oz of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 cup of ice cubes
- 1/2 of a medium banana
- 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder (I like Vega Sport)
- 2 large handfuls of spinach
- 1/2 of a granny smith apple
- 1 tbsp of raisins
- 1 tsp of black chia seeds
- 2 tbsp of plain oatmeal
- Leprechaun Sprinkles
Step 1
Add all the above ingredients in that order into your mixer and blend on high for 3 minutes.
Step 2
Pour immediately into a large glass cup.
Step 3
Top with some Leprechaun Sprinkles
- gold stars
- green twinkles
- a chocolate gold coin
- 2 leaf Spinach-Clover Leaf
NJAPP Pro Tip: I am just kidding, there is no such thing as a 2 leaf-spinach-clover leaf.
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LONDON, ENGLAND--(Marketwired - Aug. 28, 2015) - Disruptive innovation is a concept that has been flaunted time-and-again by companies whose aim it is to shake up the old order of things. And while some have made good use of underutilised resources and introduced game changing advances to their respective fields, others have used similar tactics to skirt regulation and lower costs. The new issue of European CEO takes a look at the challenges for regulators as they seek to differentiate between positive disruptors and those simply seeking to evade regulation.
The European CEO report asks whether disruptive innovation lives up to its billing as a force for progressive change, or whether the consequences too often outweigh the benefits. "The downside of disruptive innovation is that it's disruptive. Existing companies are damaged or destroyed, workers are dislocated, and cities and even nations can be negatively impacted - at least in the short run", says Steve King, Partner at Emergent Research, in an interview with European CEO.
The report delves into some of the industries that have experienced disruption on a massive scale, as well as the disruptors that are criticised and praised in equal measure for their contributions.
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This exciting week continues with an extended look at the Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom 'Run' tease that was released on Sunday. In this new clip that was broadcast this evening, things are starting to get heated – just like Nublar's volcano – which happens to be the star of the new shots. A catastrophic beauty.
As you can see the teaser isn't vastly different from the first 15 second tease but comes with the addition of new shots, giving us a new, gorgeous establishing shot of the volcano erupting. Also featured is a new look at the stampede which has added a dinosaur to the list – either a Baryonyx or a Suchomimus.
This would be the first time either species would be making their series debuts and would be our first full body look at the creature. While it is hard to fully clarify which species this is due to the quality of the clip, it is undeniably a new species that has not featured in the franchise before.
The tease also features more of Chris Pratt's Owen Grady, and a herd of rampaging dinosaurs running for safety from the cloud of destruction that is right on their tracks. Alongside this new creature, fan favourites like the Gallis, Ankylosaurs, and Trikes can be seen.
The image above is from the Jurassic World park promotion site that shows off art for the Suchomimus. This art bears a resemblance to the creature seen in the footage, although we cannot be fully certain at this point. Some fans have speculated that it may even be a Metriacanthosaurus. The official website for Jurassic World lists the Suchomimus as being the larger of the animals and it also shares a similar colour scheme, however a more detailed look will be needed to be able to properly distinguish the creatures.
You can expect to see even more footage this evening as Chris Pratt is set to guest host Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC, so stay locked in as we will have more coverage! Hopefully we will get a clearer shot of this mystery beast.
Don't miss it! @PrattPrattPratt guest hosts @JimmyKimmelLive tonight. Tune-in for a sneak peek of @JurassicWorld #FallenKingdom. pic.twitter.com/F22fYMUc2u
— Jurassic World (@JurassicWorld) December 5, 2017
If you are interested in a more nuanced and a deeper dive into the footage so far, Chris and Jack have a discussion of what we have seen so far on the InGeneral Podcast and analyze all the details from it. Listen below!
Stay tuned for higher resolution images and footage for a more in depth breakdown of the leading up the trailer on Thursday!


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Faced with health challenges, a mayor rises in face of Boston Marathon terror
(In the coming weeks, you'll see in our series at FOXSports.com what the Boston bombing means to more than two dozen people directly affected at last year's marathon. So 2014 is the comeback, because 2013 was the knockdown. This is our latest installment. Read their stories.)
Thomas Menino had six screws and a metal plate freshly installed in his right ankle. He was 70 years old, but Boston's mayor had sworn off painkillers in order to keep his mind clear.
It was three days after the Boston Marathon bombing, and more than 2,000 people gathered at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross for a prayer service. President Obama and Governor Deval Patrick were there, and an entire region would be watching on TV.
Menino's son, Tom Jr., wheeled him to the stage. The mayor knew that symbolically he needed to make a stand. So he went one better.
"I'm not speaking in this chair," he told his son.
"Dad!" his son started to protest.
"No," Menino said, "let's go."
He pushed himself up and gingerly put all his weight on his left leg. Menino grimaced, grabbed the lectern for support and the words somehow flowed.
"We are one Boston," he said. "No adversity, no challenge, nothing can tear down the resilience in the heart of this city and its people."
There were plenty of examples of that in the days after the bombing. Menino is the first to say he wasn't nearly as courageous as victims, the first responders and the police. He was just doing his job.
The way he did it, however, helped set a tone of resurrection.
"I did what I had to do," Menino said. "You're the mayor of the city. People were depending on me. That's what I was thinking about. I wasn't thinking about the pain."
Maybe not, but his ankle sure could have picked a better time to come apart. It happened three days before the marathon. Menino was going to speak to schoolchildren about autism. He got out of his car, took a few steps and twisted his ankle.
"It just cracked," he said.
In true Menino form, he hobbled in and gave his talk. Then he went to the hospital that Friday afternoon, and doctors repaired his ankle the next morning. Two days later, an aide rushed into Menino's hospital room at 2:20 p.m. and said a bomb had just gone off at the marathon.
"Get the chief of police on the phone!" Menino said.
With that, it began. A whirlwind of calls, orders, meetings and decisions, all in the most confusing and threatening civic atmosphere since 9-11.
"That Monday begins the best week of the year for the city of Boston," Menino said. "It's the official start of spring. And to have this happen, people couldn't believe it."
The first expanded statements by officials would come at a 5 p.m. press conference. Menino was in no shape to be there, but he was wheeled in and sat until it was time to speak.
Boston Marathon Tribute
He was still attached to tubes, though they were hidden beneath a white sheet in his lap. There was no way Menino could stand that day. Even talking was a challenge.
His cadence was slow and slurry. Menino had always been the antithesis of the slick-haired, silver-tongued politician. He was affectionately known as Mayor Mumbles for the way he butchered the vocabulary.
Over the years, Menino had referred to Boston Bruins as "ball players." He'd called Rajon Rondo "Hondo." Kevin Garnett wasn't "K.G.," he was "K.J."
He may have gotten names wrong, but nobody doubted Menino's intellect or appeal. The city's first Italian-American mayor had led a business revitalization. Menino had a 70 percent approval rating. In one poll, half the people of Boston said they'd met him.
That'd be about 320,000 people in the city proper. That kind of touch helped Menino get re-elected five times. But a couple of weeks before the marathon, Menino announced he wouldn't seek a sixth term.
While in office he had been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, suffered a spinal fracture, battled blood clots, a serious respiratory condition and Crohn's disease. The last thing he needed was a shattered ankle, followed by the most disruptive event since the Battle of Bunker Hill.
At least those Colonial leaders knew who the enemy was and didn't have an afternoon press conference to attend after the last musket shot.
"I had to assure the people of Boston we were in control," Menino said, "and we were not going to allow terrorists to take over the city."
As mayor, Menino always got a prime viewing spot of the Boston Marathon. If not for the broken ankle, he would have been perilously close to the scene of the crime. Tom Jr. is a police detective and was working that area. He rushed toward the cloud of black smoke.
"You don't want to know what I saw," he told his father.
The mayor saw more than enough. The lone benefit from being hospitalized was that he didn't have far to go to visit victims and emergency personnel.
"I never saw people work as well as they did that day, from the state police to the city police," Menino said. "People working in the tents were the real heroes. Not one person brought into those tents lost their life."
One of Menino's first priorities was to organize business leaders and quickly set up a relief effort. The One Fund has since raised more than $60 million.
Then there was the small matter of catching the suspects. The manhunt gripped the nation and all but paralyzed Boston. Against that backdrop, people looked to their leaders for reassurance.
They gathered at the prayer service, and Menino was easy enough to identify. He wore a dark suit and a cast. As he struggled to his foot, the huge cathedral was silent.
"It is a glorious thing, the love and strength that covers our city," said Menino, who was diagnosed with advanced cancer that has spread to his liver and lymph nodes in March. "It will push us forward, it will push thousands and thousands of people across the finish line next year. Because this is Boston, a city with courage, compassion and strength that knows no bounds."
Menino finished, and his son helped him back into the wheelchair. He grimaced as he settled in, then was pushed back up the aisle and next to his wife, Angela.
Menino took off his glasses, folded his hands, the bowed his head and prayed. It was obvious that being mayor was not just a job to him.


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Film Helps Bond Give Back to Benefactor
"Rosenwald" director/producer/writer Aviva Kempner credits civil rights leader Julian Bond with sparking her interest in Julius Rosenwald when he talked about his family's connection to the
Jewish philanthropist during a meeting on Martha's Vineyard in the summer of 2003.
Bond died Aug. 16, exactly a month before the special Midtown Art Cinema screening of the documentary organized by the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, Atlanta Chapter of the American Jewish Committee, and the Atlanta Black-Jewish Coalition. But his presence was felt throughout the night.
Parts of two interviews with Bond are scattered throughout the film. Along with writers Maya Angelou and Rita Dove and Congressman John Lewis, Bond is one of the standout interviewees in the documentary.
He also was a focus of the post-screening discussion among Kempner, Atlanta Daily World Publisher Emerita Alexis Scott, and Atlanta City Council member Michael Julian Bond, Bond's son.
"It was lucky for me that he inspired me and lived near me" in Washington, Kempner said about Bond.
Michael Bond explained that the Rosenwald Fund helped his grandfather launch his academic career.
"There are many good philanthropists around the country," he said, "but I don't think there's anyone who has helped out the African-American community as Mr. Rosenwald has."
Kempner said she hopes the story of Rosenwald's donation of $62 million during his lifetime, equivalent to almost $1 billion today, leads to more charity and more tikkun olam. "Let this film inspire more changes in the country. We need them."