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Over the winter holidays, Trophy Brewing Company opened their second location on Maywood Avenue. The new space features an expansive 20-barrel brewhouse complete with a cozy taproom and outdoor gathering space.
Upon arrival, taproom patrons are welcomed by a lively outdoor patio and a glass overhead door which floods the interior with afternoon light. The taproom is clean and simple, with large storefront windows to bring your attention into the gleaming brewery space. This visual connection was the primary driver of the design.
The impressive 12,000 square foot brewery includes three single-batch fermentation tanks and three double-batch fermentation tanks, greatly increasing the capacity of the existing brewery. Support spaces include a barrel aging room, a keg cooler, and offices.
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Xfinity Live Cracking Down on Underage Drinking !
Xfinity Live Taking Steps To Prevent Underage Drinking
People were so drunk at one of Philly's new hot spots that now the Xfinity Live owners are taking new steps to stop it and prevent underage drinking.
The owners of Xfinity Live under pressure from state investigators for serving to a minor appear tonight to be moving quickly to make changes and are using cold hard cash to do it!
An investigator spotted minors in the rowdy crowd. He returned five days later with an underage person working with her. The minor bought booze 5 times.
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Liquor control says it will cite Xfinity live for serving to someone not old enough to drink. But now, fox 29 investigates has learned Xfinity is using cash to try to clean up its act.
Tuesday night, employees of the flashy new hang-out who spotted a drunk in the crowd or a minor trying to score alcohol were given 100 bucks for pointing out that person. They were kicked out.
Fox 29 has been told the tally reached at least $500 dolled out to workers.
Xfinity says it has also hired more security, ordered id. Card-swipe machines and has asked state investigators to help them pick-off minors with fake id's.
But as of last night, the sports venue feeling the heat began using cash to help cool things down. State police and liquor control agents will be patrolling Xfinity during tonight's Flyers game looking for drunks and minors.
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Sarah Ventura
Apparently, Christmas vacation isn't a thing in much of the adult world. My friend graduated from college last year and now works a real job, the kind with retirement accounts and insurance benefits, and she only gets two days off for Christmas.
Am I the only one shocked by this? Am I the only one who feels like this information should have been given to me with the same urgency Dr. Fitts uses when he talks about muscular verbs? I'm graduating this December, and I'm completely disturbed by the fact that last year's Christmas break may have been my last substantial holiday vacation.
It came and left last year without me appreciating it the way it deserved. I should have soaked in each day, basking in the lack of commitment to outside obligation for almost a month. Instead, I don't even remember most of it because I spent so much time asleep on my bed or on my couch.
To be clear, I'm not looking to extend my undergrad career just to experience another three weeks of holiday vacation bliss. I've been fantasizing about the perks of having a break from school that lasts for the rest of my life (or until I decide on a graduate program). Imagine laying in bed at night without the weight of procrastinated homework, or getting a paycheck that can pay for more than a couple cups of coffee and Taco Bell, or Sundays actually being a part of the weekend instead of a pre-Monday.
It will be incredible! Except that there are many jobs that require work on weekends, and starting any new job requires a learning curve that could include a sort of homework, and in six months a huge part of my paychecks will be eaten up by student loan payments, not to mention all of the other responsibilities and bills and possible loneliness that's coupled with adulting.
Wait, maybe I do want to stay in school ...
I can honestly say I will miss Union College. I love this place. I love the teachers who care way more for their students than they're paid to, the deans who live with and love us, the faculty and staff who know us by name and welcome us into their houses, the classmates who turn into best friends, the strangers who say hi to us as we're walking to the cafe.
And, I'm ready to leave, as I know all my fellow December grads will agree. I'm ready to start a new chapter of life, to learn new things, befriend new people and live in a new place.
But to all of you not graduating soon, take time to be grateful for the fact that your Christmas holiday is so long, because it probably won't always be. Celebrate the fact that you don't have to start paying back your student loans in six months and that in January when you come back to school you'll once again be surrounded by people who are in the same stage of life as you. Send up a thanks that you'll still be able to use the "poor college student" card to gain sympathy and free food and as an excuse to give cheap Christmas gifts.
To my fellow December grads, send up a thanks for all the good things you've experienced here at Union, and don't forget to include a thanks for last year's holiday break. Because when December 17th arrives, we will not be on Christmas break. We will simply be done.
Sarah is a senior studying english.


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Immittance Measurements: Another name for tympanometry.
Impression: A mold of the concha and ear canal made by a hearing healthcare professional to assist the hearing aid manufacturer in producing a custom fit hearing aid that sits in and seals the user's ear appropriately.
Incus: The middle bone of the ossicular chain, or the bones in the middle ear.
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Labyrinth: The hollowed-out area of the skull's temporal bone that contains the cochlea and parts of the balance system.
Language Development Disorder (Hearing Related): The lack of timely development of language skills by a hearing-impaired child due to a detriment in the auditory input as a result of the child's hearing loss.
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Linear / Non-Linear: A linear hearing aid is one that adds the same amount of gain to the incoming signal, regardless of how soft or loud the incoming signal is, up to a cutoff point or saturation. A non-linear hearing aid is one that varies the amount of gain added to an incoming sound based upon the intensity of the incoming sound. Usually in non-linear hearing aids, soft incoming sounds have more gain added to them than loud incoming sounds.
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Seasons of Faith
Publisher's Summary
"Poetry, on the other hand, offers us deep riches of meaning with a remarkable economy of words. This was an art of wisdom often chosen by the mystics of the West and popularized by the hymnodists. In this sense, poetry - and particularly Christian poetry - continues to offer a counterpoint to the dry, wordy explanation that often stupefies the human spirit more than it edifies." From these lines, poet and author Peter Menkin, Obl Cam OSB, takes listeners on a contemplative and inspiring journey and adventure through his collection of meaningful poems, Seasons of Faith: Religious and Spiritual Poetry.
In this collection of contemplative poems, listeners will uncover a very old challenge to people in the 21st century - a challenge not unlike that penned by some favorite Anglican poets across the ages. Through these moving and distinctive original poems, some from contemporary work that also depict the poet's colorful character, they will find a blend of humor, personality, poignancy, spiritual reflection, and popular culture. Seasons of Faith: Religious and Spiritual Poetry captures listeners' senses and give them a reflective experience - allowing them to boost their spirit and inspire them to live a meaningful life.
Spiritually inspiring, filled with insights, and life altering, Seasons of Faith: Religious and Spiritual Poetry is engaging poetry that everyone will surely enjoy.
Peter Menkin, Obl Cam OSB has been writing poetry on a regular basis since 1999. His work is primarily religious and spiritual and originally sprung from the inspiration brought to him by contemplative prayer and regular Church worship. He was received as an Oblate of Immaculate Heart Hermitage, (New Camaldoli), Big Sur in 1995, and also studied theology when attending The School for Deacons, now located in Berkeley, California. He is a Benedictine.
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An avant reading by African American in warm tones
Where does Seasons of Faith rank among all the audiobooks you've listened to so far?
I wrote this book and hired William Bailey III who starts the book reading the ISBN number. This is avante for a book of religious poetry, to say the least. Persevere for William has a warm voice of African American style and of the books I've listened to this one is special, if I may say so. It is a book dear to me as I favor this book of poetry of mine.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Seasons of Faith?
Two poems stand out among the man right now: The poem that describes living a life of contemplation, (Apophatic Prayer) and the poem that describes time in a hospital emergency room. There are many other poems, and I think a reader will find a number of special ones--most like prayers.
Which character – as performed by William Bailey III – was your favorite?
I think the poem Apophatic Prayer is read very well by William Bailey III. It is a long and unusual poem about living a contemplative life. Willliam has a deep, rich, and warm voice--quite the unusual thing for this white man's poem, or what is usually a white man's poem. He wanted to do it, and I went for it.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
The book is too long for me and the poems too long in some instances for me to absorb them in so lengthy a sitting as one time. I enjoy going back over them. But bear with William. He is an unusual reader and narrator. Some people who have bought the book read it before bed or on awakening for they find the poems like prayers.
Any additional comments?
This is a high brow kind of set of poems. Get ready for them to be read emotionally. This is unusual for think thinkk poetry, but I am glad to have the emotional content revealed so well and so evidently well.


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New Facelift Findings
By Marissa Hicken |
How long does a facelift last? Plastic surgeons hear it over and over again. A new study might be able to help answer the infamous question.
The study published in the in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), is the first of its kind to evaluate long-term follow-up results of facelift patients.
After assessing standardized photographs of 50 different facelift patients, researchers found that three out of four patients still look younger than they did before surgery, more than five years after their surgery.
"Scoring suggested that 76 percent of patients will still look younger 5½ years after a facelift than they did prior to the facelift," the study authors write. According to the results, "There is no significant objective or subjective sign of continued aging or 'relapse' in any area except for the neck." The researchers add, "The vast majority of patients will continue to look better several years after surgery than they did before."
Does this influence your decision to under go facial rejuvenation? If you already have, are you happy with your results?


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From B. J. Sulivan 7 February 1874
Feby. 7/74
My dear Darwin
The Bishop of Falklands, who has seen so much of Fuegians, is coming to us next week, & I will get all the information I can on the point you mention.1 I know that two of the four lads that were a year in England, died soon after. One from lung complaint before reaching home— the other I think the following year from some internal complaint which I now forget.2 but I think those settled near the station in Beagle channel & leading a more settled life with fewer privations than before have remained healthy.
I suppose you have seen in this month's magazine the account of Fuegia. but in case you have not I will mention that she retained only a few words of English, the names of "Baygle", FitzRoy & one or two others—but they hope she may return and pass the rest of her life at the station.3
When the Patagonian chief with son and daughter came to Keppel Island on a visit, the daughter soon died there, but that would hardly I think apply to your question.4
I am anxious that something should be done for that fine Eastern tribe, even the knowledge—I suppose—that white men have been kind to their neighbours appears to have changed their conduct. Near the place where Brisbane had to barricade and defend his crew against the attacks of the Natives while building the boat a large English iron ship was wrecked.5 The natives treated the crew kindly and accompanied them by land to Good Success Bay where a vessel picked them up. That fine country, and grass land, south of Sebastian Bay would enable those Natives to keep cattle & perhaps sheep, & vastly improve their condition, and help to bring them under instruction.6
We have been been badly beat in our election, we returned a liberal member last time by 49 votes. Now the same Tory Candidate has got in by 371. through the "Unholy Alliance" of clergy of all sections, on account of Education question, with nearly every publican, on the drink question; more than 50 public houses swimming with beer; only two remaining "liberal" with no beer. It is really come to this that "Parsons & publicans"—or "Church & Beer" is the cry that gives a Tory majority; or, as put forth as the principles of one Candidate (not here) "Church and State and free trade in liquor"— It is no injustice to call this the "Unholy Alliance"—7 The Evangelical church party that says it wants reform to check Ritualism—with the exception of a very few of us—joined with Ritualists in returning a candidate pledged not to do anything to check Ritualism.
Our kind regards to Mrs. Darwin & all your party | yours very sincy | B J Sulivan
The Bishop of Falkland [Waite Hockin Stirling] is coming to visit BJS, who will question him for CD.
Discusses politics; regrets they have been badly beaten by the Tory candidate.
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- To
- Charles Robert Darwin
- Sent from
- Bournemouth
- Source of text
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Please cite as
Darwin Correspondence Project, "Letter no. 9273," accessed on 21 September 2019, https://www.darwinproject.ac.uk/letter/DCP-LETT-9273.xml
Also published in The Correspondence of Charles Darwin, vol. 22


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UK Men's Basketball
Injury, 'different team' alter Terrence Jones' role
To put a positive spin on it, Terrence Jones has shown his versatility so far this season. He's gone from All-America candidate and the league's pre-season Player of the Year to selfless "glue-guy" as Kentucky opens Southeastern Conference play Saturday against South Carolina.
Jones sounded accepting of what he called the "ups and downs" of his sophomore season.
"This team is all about winning," he said Friday. "We don't really care who gets the points as long as we get the win."
Ranked No. 2 nationally and sporting a 14-1 record, Kentucky has plenty of victories.
As for points, Jones' scoring average is down from his freshman season: 15.7 to 11.2.
Until the double-whammy of a desultory performance at Indiana on Dec. 10 and then dislocating a finger on his shooting hand a week later, Jones' numbers were about on par with his stellar freshman season. His scoring average was 15 points per game. His rebound average was down, but only slightly: from 8.8 to 7.5.
Jones acknowledged that he hasn't been the same player lately. Beginning with Indiana, he's averaged 5.0 points and 5.0 rebounds in his last five games.
"Just really slowed me down," Jones said of the finger injury's effect. "I'm just ready to go into this part of the season."
The injured pinky finger, which he said remains less than fully healed, is a continuing hindrance and an almost unavoidable target.
"My dominant hand," he said. "I know I can't be as much a scoring threat as early on. I'm not even trying to be. I know I can't shoot well, so I'm not looking for as many shots as I would if my hand was 100 percent."
UK Coach John Calipari has asked Jones to concentrate on rebounding. As he described how Jones can contribute, Calipari seemed to connote a scrapper who hustles his way to a productive statistic line. What didn't come to mind was a star turn by an All-American.
"The greatest thing about rebounding is you can be as selfish as you want to be," Calipari said. "Get a few offensive rebounds. You're one foot from the basket. Make a few, you're there."
Jones, who has made only a third of his shots and only two of nine three-point attempts since the St. John's game on Dec. 1, sounded content with putting rebounding first.
"I just know I wanted to get rebounds because that's what my coach wants," Jones said. "I don't care about points knowing I'm not 100 percent. Coach told me to rebound, so I told him that's what I'll focus on."
While wearing a wrap that binds the pinky to the ring finger, Jones has grabbed 23 rebounds in the last three games.
Jones and Calipari spoke of the player's changing role as a sophomore. "Last year, we had a different team and we had to play a little different," Calipari said before adding, "We'd still like him to put up numbers. I'd like him to get 11 rebounds (and) get 15 (points), some games 20."
The statistical category of double-doubles suggests Kentucky's diminished reliance on Jones this season. All 13 of his career double-doubles came as a freshman.
When a reporter asked if Jones was unsure of his role with UK this season, he said, "Nah. I don't think so."
The sophomore forward suggested UK doesn't need him or any player to repeat the kind of production he displayed last season, although he and others could provide it.
"On the team we have, I feel if guys were on other teams, they could score a lot more points," said Jones, who a moment later dismissed the importance of numbers. "I just like winning," he said. "Whatever gives us the best chance to do stuff."
Calipari spoke of how Jones should show more effort rather than dwell on the statistical byproduct of his performance.
"We want him to score 15, 20 points," the UK coach said. "It's not like the coaches, we don't want him to. He's doing fine.
"You've got to play harder. You've got to play rougher. Come up with more balls. Balls will start dropping in for you. A few free throws. A few jumpers. All of a sudden, you're scoring 15, 16 points a game easy.
"And he should be able to do that."


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How to avoid brand blunders in China
Sep 20, 2019 | By Athena Chen
Dec 22, 2015
By WGSN Insider
Behind the scenes of every catwalk show, magazine cover or retail collection is a cast of thousands of industry professionals who govern the rapid growth of the fashion industry. The decisions they make on a daily basis touch every corner of contemporary society, generating upwards of 26 billion pounds of value to the British economy every year and impacting the way passers-by in the street select their clothes each morning.
Riposte is a smart magazine for women and for their latest issue they gathered the makers, the doers, the thinkers behind the scenes of the fashion industry.
This stellar line up included Lou Stoppard editor of SHOWstudio, Frances Corner Head of London College of Fashion, photographer Laura Jane Coulson, hair stylist & co-founder of Bleach London Alex Brownsell, Lauretta Roberts director of brand & propositions at WGSN and owner of The Industry London and Ella Dror co-founder of fashion PR agency Ella Dror PR.
Check out this teaser of the full feature below:
Lou Stoppard Editor of SHOWstudio: On Fashion Week
"It's a shame but the pace of it is so out of control, and the pressure on designers is so uncomfortable to watch, that it's hard to get inspired," she explains. "What's really interesting in fashion at the moment is that there's so much based on experience, instead. You're seeing a lot of people building these weird worlds in presentations. People are aware there's a lot of noise at fashion week, and they have to do something to cut through all that. That notion of making everyone sit while you watch 60 outfits walking down a runway twice a year? It's really strange to keep going with that."
Frances Corner Head of London College of Fashion: On New Talent
"We've kept to the forefront of thinking about what the industry needs, but also what it doesn't necessarily know that it needs," she says softly, but with an unmistakeable gravity. "We're trying to produce graduates who are thinking ahead in terms of what the industry could require."
Laura Jane Coulson Photographer: On Forging your own path
"I like a natural and honest approach. There is a lot of competition in fashion. Or rather, a lot of talented people who are constantly making amazing work," she says. "Sometimes it feels hard to keep up, but I think recently I've realised it's definitely OK to move at your own pace."
Alex Brownsell Co-founder of Bleach London: On the Ah-ha moment
Bleach grew faster than anticipated; reappropriating the classic teenage DIY dye rebellion and causing an immeasurable tidal wave of rainbow dye jobs in the process. The dip-dye was one such success. "It was called 'recession roots', and it was a bit of a joke about the recession and dyeing your highlights out to save money," Alex explains. Next up she intends to take on the perm. "I would love to see the perm come back. I'll be trying to make it fresh."
Lauretta Roberts Director of brand & propositions at WGSN, & owner of The Industry London: On Diversity
"Apart from the moral responsibility to be more inclusive, the cold truth is that if it makes business sense for brands, they will do it. And clearly it does make sense," she says. "Equally I think the customer is tired of over-idealised depictions of beauty. It's OK for images to be aspirational, but they need to present a vision that is reflective of society."
Ella Dror Co-founder of fashion PR agency Ella Dror PR: On Designer Talent
The sheer terror that accompanied starting a business from scratch has been key to the advice the pair give their up-and-coming clients. "Because of the nature of the designers we work with, their struggle is always financial," she explains, "so we've always tried to help them more with their business than necessarily just looking after their PR—whether that's partnering them with a bigger brand, or helping them find a venue or a show." The only common thread to the client list is determination. "We want to work with people who are really serious about what they're trying to do—it's important they understand that it's a business."
The full article features in Riposte issue #5 written by Maisie Skidmore, which is available here. www.ripostemagazine.com
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Evgeny Kuzetsov: "I Am Not Big Enough For Chebarkul Stars"
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While the NHL announced next year's Winter Classic between Detroit and Toronto, Caps prospect Evgeny Kuznetsov participated in his own Outdoor Game Thursdsay, as Team Russia took on the Finnish National Team. Kuznetsov finished with a goal and an assist, his tally coming on a jaw-dropping 1-on-4 semi-breakaway that not only looked good, but closed out the game 2-0.
Soviet Sport's Pavel Lysenkov caught up with Kuznetsov after the game to talk about his goal, though characteristically Kuznetsov was more interested in talking about the team's victory than his own "super" effort. Below the jump, RMNB's Igor Kleyner translates their conversation.
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What Wii remotes and other accessories are needed for the Prince Caspian Wii game?
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Kia has postponed the introduction of the 2012 Kia Rio or Soul with stop/start to the second quarter. When interviewed by WardsAuto, Michael Sprague, vice president-marketing for Kia Motors America, said that this fuel-sipping technology is new and the company just wants to guarantee that consumers get the experience they expect.
Kia engineers had to modify the technology due to comments from media members who have driven the stop/start-equipped Rios and Souls.
Kia's executives refer to this technology as ISG (Idle, Stop and Go). The reviewers' complaints include a perceptible shock, frequently observed in many vehicles with stop/start systems. This is when the engine automatically shuts down at idle and then restarts. Sprague said that the sales delay gives Kia the chance to give its dealers more training so that they could explain the technology better to customers.
Kia wants the attention of its marketing campaigns to be on the stop/start in Rio and Soul. However, Sprague said that the automaker will likely direct the consumers to a website video instead of attempting to use a commercial to describe the technology. Kia said that in most conditions (except extreme cold or hot weather), the ISG will function. Fuel that would be lost during engine idle is saved by stop/start systems.
This technology is becoming more popular in the U.S. after doing very well in Europe where gas prices are nearing $10 a gallon. Ford had said that its redesigned '13 Fusion will be equipped with stop/start. This technology is offered by luxury carmakers -- BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche – in some of their U.S. models.
The reason for the increase in the fun-to-drive quality of the 2012 Kia Soul is not only the higher horsepower but also the addition of a new 6-speed transmission and fuel efficiency of 34 mpg on the highway. Specifically, the 2012 Kia Soul will be powered by the GDI 1.6-liter engine with output of 100 kW (135 HP), a figure that is 11% better when compared to the previous engine.
For those who want even greater output, Kia is offering the 4-cylinder 2.0-liter engine, paired with either the automatic 6-speed transmission or the manual 6-speed version, which is seen as technology that is rare in this segment.
Along with the 2012 Kia Rio sub-compact sedan, the upgraded version of the 2012 Kia Soul will be unveiled by Kia Motors America during the 2011 New York International Auto Show. While the Kia Soul itself has already experiences success, Kia Motors made sure to fine-tune it for the model year 2012 by putting in various technology as well as improvements to the powertrain, all with the goal of being able to deliver higher power and better fuel efficiency.
For those not familiar, it was with the Soul that the company began the design-led transformation and when it makes its return to the Big Apple, this compact crossover will offer more power with an updated look but it retains the same quality that worldwide customers have grown to love. Michael Sprague at Kia shared that within two model years, the 2012 Soul brings with it amazing style, power, and fuel economy.
He added that while it's already an iconic vehicle, the improvements result in the new model being the perfect vehicle especially for customers who prefer something that is a bit outside the box. Sprague continued by saying that the Soul has not only managed to stand apart from the rest but it was responsible as well for attracting new customers to the brand. It also helped cement the brand's position with a number of record-breaking successes.
Given that the price of gas will increase, the new Soul is not only enjoyable to drive and has more style but is also advantageous as its fuel economy has improved by 10%.


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Sin has been around since the first man and woman have walked the earth. There is no hiding from it and the only escape is the blood of Jesus Christ.
Today we face moral compromise at every turn as our nation has drastically changed the values for which we stand. As more and more sin becomes socially acceptable, it can be very easy to make compromises that would soon destroy our faith and relationship with Jesus. Our faithfulness and loyalty lie first with Jesus Christ, not man.
How can we navigate these waters so our children know how to grow up knowing what's right, even when the world lives and screams otherwise? In what ways can we equip them to walk with the Lord?
At the very foundation, our children need to know what is right and what is wrong; what is love and what is compromise.
They need to understand living in the world as a Christ follower is not meant to be an easy life.
Maybe this is something we all need to be reminded of?
Here are three important ways to raise Godly children in an ungodly world.
Renew Their Minds with His Word
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
-Romans 12:2
To conform means "to be in harmony with". The best way to know what is holy and what is worldly is to consistently be in His Word. Your children are never too young to begin reading the Bible to them. You can begin with the great stories of the Old Testament. Read about Noah's faithfulness to God and the consequences of Jonah's initial disobedience. Teach them about God's protection for Daniel as He remained faithful even in the face of serious danger.
Teach the Proverbs daily so your children will be wise and know how to make wise decisions in a world that has no compass for it.
Teach them to practice righteousness by saying no while everyone else is saying yes.
This isn't about living in a bubble, but it's about protecting the hearts, minds, and souls of our children. We can live in the world without doing everything the world does.
We can even respect people when we don't agree with their choices.
No, we will not always make perfect choices and neither will our children. But by knowing the heart of God and following His commands and example, we can help our children discern between holiness and worldliness.
Equip Them for Trials and Suffering
"In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
-John 16:33b
Serving the Lord is not a ticket to an easy life. In fact, it may seem to be an even harder life because we are moving against the grain of most everything else. It is an uphill climb to follow Christ.
The world doesn't understand the ways of Christ so there will always be pushback for some of the choices we make. People will reject their decisions and their beliefs. Our children need to know this is normal for those who follow Him and we need to prepare them for such trials.
But how?
Prayer - Praying with your children will help armor them for this battle. Pray the Holy Spirit would guide them (and you!) in their decisions, give them strength as they face struggles, and walk with them every step of the way. He will never leave us!
Support/Encouragement - Having someone who can empathize and support your children can really take the edge off of difficult situations. Simply understanding how hard it is can really take the edge off trials.
Psalms - Read from Psalms every day. Teach your children to learn from someone who went through trial after trial and clung to God for help and remembered who He was in the face of his enemies. Remind your children they are not alone.
Teach Love without Compromise
Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
-1 John 2:15
The mantra these days is that we need to love people and tolerate their sinful choices. But it seems we have misunderstood what love truly is, and also what our role as Christians are. What are we teaching our children about love? Are we teaching them a godly love or a worldly love?
First, let's discuss our role as a follower of Christ.
The Christian's Role
Our role for loving the unsaved isn't to judge their sin or to shelter ourselves from them.
For what have I to do with judging those who are outside? Do you not judge those who are inside? But those who are outside God judges. -1 Corinthians 5:12-13
We can still love people even when we don't agree with their choices. We can still respect people when we don't agree with their choices. But we need to understand something about those who don't follow Jesus -- and we need to help our children understand this as well:
The world is not going to follow a standard that is Godly because they don't follow God.
We can hardly expect them to live by the same values we do; nor can we hold it against them.
We need to begin by loving people where they are, as they are.
What is love?
Love is patient. It is kind. Love does not envy or boast. Love is not proud (but humble). It is not rude, or self-seeking. Love does not become angered easily and it does not keep a record of all wrongs committed.
Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth.
You see, love cannot be OK with what is biblically evil, unacceptable in the eyes of God. But it can still be kind.
This is what our children need to be taught about loving others who don't know Jesus, without compromising God's truth.
People are free to reject this truth, but as Christians, as His children whose eyes have been opened, we need to remain in His righteousness by abstaining from evil -- even agreeing with it.
Teach your children to stand for biblical truth, but to also love people through kindness (which is also biblical truth).
To raise Godly children in an ungodly world is no easy task, but with the Lord, it is not impossible and He will never leave us alone in this calling.
Teaching your children holiness through reading His Word daily, equipping them for definite hardships, and giving them an understanding of biblical love and biblical truth are all very important foundations for bringing up Godly children who love the Lord--especially in a world that pushes hard against godliness.
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Atlanta police issued an arrest warrant for ex-WNBA star Chamique Holdsclaw after she allegedly smashed the windows of ex-girlfriend Jennifer Lacy's Range Rover. Holdsclaw also allegedly fired a handgun into the vehicle. Lacy, who plays for the WNBA's Tulsa Shock, was uninjured in the confrontation. According to police, Holdsclaw is wanted on charges of aggravated assault, criminal damage to property and reckless conduct.
Holdsclaw, who hasn't played in the WNBA since 2010, has suffered life-long bouts of depression, especially during her pro career, and once survived a suicide attempt in 2006. She was a member of three national title teams at the University of Tennessee, and was the #1 overall pick in the 1999 WNBA Draft.
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign Tonight in Sioux Falls
You often hear the promos on our radio station about saturation patrols.
Sioux Falls police will have 13 extra officers on the streets tonight to crack down on drunk drivers.
KSFY TV reports that the city of Sioux Falls receives a grant from the Department of Highway Safety to increase patrols several nights a year.
So tonight with the start of high school football you better behave. Or else!
According to KSFY officers say increased patrols are more successful than checkpoints in arresting drunk drivers.
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The Oztent Sidekick stool has a multitude of uses. It can be a footstool when you're lounging in camp, a lightweight perch for joining others round the campfire or, by flipping the flat surface over the top, a work surface. It comes with pockets for a multi-tool and map, and an insulated drinks holder.
The Sidekick, which folds flat for easy storage, is designed to suport anyone up to 110kg (17 stone).
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We used to hear that coffee was a guilty pleasure at best and a health evil at worst. However researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health have found that coffee can be good for you. Their research findings show that people who drink moderate amounts of coffee daily are less likely to die from a range of diseases, from diabetes to heart disease. They found that both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee helped. Their main message is that regular consumption, about three to five cups a day, is associated with lower total mortality (premature death) and mortality from several causes, like diabetes, cardiovascular disease and suicide.
The Scientific Studies
The Harvard School of Public Health looked at surveys of more than 200,000 doctors and nurses who regularly updated researchers on their eating and other lifestyle habits and details about their health for about 30 years. They found that coffee drinkers were less likely to die over the decades than non-drinkers. The effects were even stronger for non-smokers who drank coffee. It turned out that non-smokers who regularly drank three to five cups of coffee a day had a 15 percent lower risk of mortality. The researchers caution that people should be aware of the amount of added sugar to coffee drinks which can be a problem. They also point out that a cup is a small 8-ounce cup of black, or almost black coffee. Not a 32-ounce mocha frappuccino.
The researchers also looked beyond total mortality and looked at specific causes of death. They found that people who drink moderate amounts of coffee daily have lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurological disease (such as Parkinson's) and suicide. It is important to note that the study does not prove cause and effect between drinking coffee and living longer. Rather, it points to an association.
Coffee is the number one source of antioxidants in the American diet, and the researchers think that the antioxidants work together to provide some of the health benefits. They also conclude that since the benefits are seen in both regular and decaf coffee, that points to caffeine not being responsible for the benefits. The researchers are not advocating coffee as a strategy for prevention of chronic diseases because other factors in the diet have a bigger effect. The main message is that people who enjoy drinking coffee should not worry that it may be harmful to their health. Coffee may actually be beneficial to their health when consumed in moderate amounts.
The findings were published in November, 2015 in the journal Circulation.
The Health Benefits
Moderate consumption of coffee:
- Helps you live longer.
- Lowers risk of depression.
- Lowers risk of type 2 diabetes.
- Lowers risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Lowers risk of neurological diseases like Parkinson's disease.
- Lowers risk of suicide.
Does Coffee Raise Blood Pressure?
According to the researchers at Harvard's School of Public Health, people who are not used to caffeine will experience a substantial increase in blood pressure when they start consuming caffeinated beverages like coffee. However within a week of caffeine consumption, that effect is less pronounced. After several weeks of continued caffeine consumption, however, a small increase in blood pressure remains. They suggest that people who have hypertension switch from caffeinated coffee to decaffeinated coffee, to see if it has a beneficial effect.
Does Coffee Raise Cholesterol?
Turns out that people who have high cholesterol should watch how they prepare their coffee. Coffee contains a substance called cafestol which is a potent stimulator of LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. Cafestol is found in the oily part of coffee, which is present whether or not the coffee is decaffeinated. When you brew coffee with a paper filter, the cafestol gets left behind in the filter. Other methods of coffee preparation, such as the boiled coffee common in Scandinavian countries, French press coffee, or Turkish coffee, are much higher in cafestol. So for people who have high cholesterol levels or who want to prevent having high cholesterol levels, it is better to choose paper filtered coffee or instant coffee, since they have much lower levels of cafestol than boiled or French pressed coffee. Espresso is somewhere in the middle; It has less cafestol than boiled or French pressed coffee, but more than paper filtered coffee.
Putting It Into Practice
- Moderate consumption: Three to five cups a day seems to be the coffee intake where benefits were seen. The benefits diminish for intakes lower than two cups a day and above six cups a day. A cup is 8-ounces.
- Watch the caffeine: Keep caffeine intake to less than 400 mg per day especially if you are sensitive to it. Research has shown that consuming more than 400 mg of caffeine can interfere with sleep and create feelings of unease. You can try decaf or half regular/half decaf coffee if you are sensitive to caffeine. Pregnant women should also watch their caffeine intake and consult their doctor.
- Don't smoke: The studies found that coffee consumption did not offset the damages caused by smoking.
- Go with paper filtered coffee: If you have high cholesterol or are watching your cholesterol levels, you may want to lower your consumption of boiled coffee beverages.
- Go with black, or almost black: Watch what you add to coffee. Heavy cream, caramel, sugar, and syrups all add calories to your coffee, and could increase cholesterol levels if you consume these items regularly.


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It has been 31 years that I have been working with Ashiana. I joined as an Executive Assistant to MD and now I am here as Asst Vice President. During this journey company has provided continuous support for my development through various initiatives and trainings and I enjoyed learning and still learning. It has helped me to achieve my goals and gave me an opportunity to develop my leadership skills. The best part of this organization is the utmost caring for our customers and employees and I am really proud to be a member of Ashiana Family.
I am working in Ashiana Housing Limited from past 8 years. The working culture of the group is very homely and conducive for every employee especially female employees. Staff is very cooperative and friendly so we feel secured even if we have to work in late hours sometime. There is seen a smile of satisfaction at the face of every person associated with Ashiana whether it is an employee or customer and that is truly motivating.
My association with Ashiana Housing spans all of 38 years since the company's inception. During this period I have had the opportunity to experience from close quarters the values set by its founder Mr. Om Gupta which formed the backbone of this Company. From honesty in dealings, to care of people associated with it, the Company has been unwavering yet flexible with the passage of time. Maintaining the ideals by the second generation management has been another very strong point.
I joined Ashiana family in Branch Office, Jaipur in August 2008. After working for a year, I left the organization for better prospects. Though, I got monetary benefit out of it but was not happy with the work I was doing. So I joined back Ashiana in Nov 2009 and am working here since then. It is very fortune to see how Ashiana provides equal opportunity to diversity as well. We have female employees working not only in Branch Office and Sales Dept but also in Civil Site Engineering Department. The best thing about Ashiana is the working atmosphere and the learning platform it offers.
I have been working with Ashiana for last 9 years and what a journey it has been. Initially I was looking at 6 projects of Bhiwadi, now I am looking after all over India resale & rental as operations head. This has been possible by working environment of company where you have space for learning, implementing new ideas, expressing your thoughts with your team which helps us to grow individually as well as professionally. The culture over here is to support each and everyone who is working with you. The faith and trust shown by the company allows you to perform to the utmost of your capability.
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" I work at home, with a desk for lino cutting, sketching and playing around and I use the kitchen table for printing on as it's bigger. I leave prints drying all around the house too, mainly on top of bookshelves.
The best piece of advice I received was to draw what you know and I really do try to follow that, because it means that you can be constantly inspired - by small observations whilst you wash-up, strange situations that life puts you into and the familiar of your everyday life. No need to wait for a huge wave of inspiration to hit you, just look around. This source of inspiration may not be immediately obvious in all of my work, but that is what sketch books are for !" - Melanie Wickham
Melanie Wickham
Melanie Wickham is a lino printer based in Bristol. Trained as an Illustrator she has been carving out lino hares, cats, spiders and otters ever since. Melanie has exhibited regularly in galleries and exhibitions around the UK and has printed on many things – from lovely printmaking papers to walls, curtains and pairs of pants !
"I have always been a 'drawer' since I was tiny and when I went to college it was to study Illustration at UWE Bristol. My time there was a little bit aimless as I didn't really have a clear style for producing finished work where drawing was not the answer - until I discovered printmaking properly - right in the last two terms...ggrrrr.
When I left college I didn't want to spend money on equipment or a studio and started lino printing at home, on the kitchen table, just as a way to keep printing really, whilst working part-time in local art galleries, musical instrument shops, pubs, all kinds of fun jobs!
Over time, with interruptions from children, my lino printing has built up and I'm now really happy with the amount of printing I do and the balance of my week!
I draw in sketch books a lot and ideas evolve there. Occasionally the appear fully formed.
I then transfer the design onto blocks of lino and start carving. This can take some time as all the areas I want to remain 'unprinted' need to be carved away (for instance, every bit of white in my images has been cut away and some of them are very white..)
Next I roll out ink onto a glass slab, roller the ink onto the lino and print the image. I don't use a press at all, I print by hand using a boxwood burnishing tool so have good muscles but in only one shoulder. ..I can control the amount of pressure put onto the paper really well using this technique and this means I am controlling how much ink is picked up by the paper and therefore how the image looks. Then the prints are left to dry." - Melanie Wickham
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With an estimate of only $137,000 - $196,000, Lowes Cato Dickinson's The Birdcage at Newmarket, painted c. 1885, is far from the most expensive work on offer at Christie's London's Sporting Art sale this Friday. From a sartorial historian's point of view, however, it might be the most precious. The monumental panorama, which measures 5 ft. x 9.5 ft., portrays the Rowley Mile Course at Newmarket following the 2,000 Guineas Stakes in 1885. The winner, Mr. Broderick Cloete's Paradox, with jockey Fred Archer up, can be seen in the center of the picture (detail above), while in the throng the keen observer can spot such luminaries of the turf as the Prince of Wales and the Earl of Rosebery, attired in the height of late-1800's equestrian chic. Ralph Lauren could base an entire collection on this one work of art -- and he probably has.
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Do Top Racers Use Footbeds?
02.04.2017 | Nastar Editor
Do your feet ache after you've been training gates with NASTAR all day? Sometimes, racing with a footbed can help you out, other times, not as much.
Before I answer if top ski racers use footbeds, let's clarify a few terms, concepts and applications. A footbed - the insert slipped in between your foot and the liner - should be perceived no differently in ski boots than building a foundation for a solid house. If the foundation is off, the walls will not be straight, and the roof will show the result.
What does a footbed even do? In the simplest terms, a custom footbed should do nothing more than contain the heel of the foot, control or neutralize the ankle joint in a parallel relationship to the ground, and distribute pressure evenly throughout the entire underside of the foot by taking up any empty space.
Have I lost you yet?
Try this exercise: Take your shoes and socks off and sit on a chair with your feet resting on the ground. Keep your knees and legs parallel and hip width apart. Also, make sure your ankle and knee joints mimic a 90 degree side profile. Have someone take a picture of your feet from the front, interior, outside and back. The majority of the images should show "normal" foot shapes with the toes relaxed, a relatively slender midsection of the foot, what looks to be both ankle bones slightly exposed, and the Achilles' tendon that attaches to the top of the heel in a fairly straight line or perpendicular to the ground. There should possibly be enough space for one or two fingers to fit between the floor and the arch of the foot. Now stand up and take the very same pictures. What are the differences? My guess, based on upwards of 400 stance assessments per year, is that your feet will elongate some, toes will tense up, feet will get a bit wider, arches will flatten and roll in or possibly out, specific pressure spots will increase under your feet, the ankle bones will become more pronounced in one direction, a new navicular bone might pop out on the inside of your ankle, and the angle of your Achilles' from behind may develop a curve.
Some feet change only slightly between sitting and standing, while others might resemble different feet altogether. The difference between a seated, semi-weighted natural foot shape and the standing, unsupported foot is what we want to account for with a custom footbed. People may argue that we stand while skiing, but if the natural foot shape changes once loaded due to weaker muscle and bone structure, then we are setting ourselves up for many painful fit and alignment issues in addition to a tremendous loss of balance and inefficiency on snow.
While flexing ankles slowly and repeatedly, compounding turn after turn, you can foresee the loss of balance, response and power that would be applied inside the boot, as well as painful bone spurs developing from friction inside the boot, sore arches, cold and numb toes jamming the front of boot, and definitely some alignment issues of the lower leg shafts.
Final step to the exercise, both seated and standing. Place either the stock footbed that came with your boot or an aftermarket footbed under your feet and repeat the above steps. If the feet and ankles remain stable and the underside shape is matched, you're starting off in a great spot! If things change too much or gaps in contact are noticed, a new footbed may be in your future.
Back to that earlier house analogy: If the base starts getting skewed in one direction, each layer above has to offset in the opposite direction to support the top. This will be the same for the whole joint chain within your leg. If the ankle goes one way, the knee goes the other and hips follow in yet another direction. Before you know it, your joints cannot handle the natural flexion and extension motions needed to maintain balance, add and release pressure, and absorb terrain. So, if a custom footbed is built effectively, the change in foot shape will be minimal to none, the feet will have a comfortable and relaxed foundation of support, and the consequent body structure above will be more likely to maintain dynamic balance.
Proprioception is the term I use to explain the need for feel inside the boot. If you are suspended in your boot, or most of the body weight falls on a few points of contact, it is much harder to use the whole foot to adjust or play around with ski engagement and direction, and develop that top-level feel and touch you hear elite racers describe. A certain amount of movement is actually necessary and warranted, but having a home base neutral position to return to is key! Knowing how much energy to exert from which tiny part of the foot to transmit that energy is a high-level skill developed over many years and thousands of turns.
As well, having a consistent yet pliable footbed underfoot will help transmit feedback from the ski and snow surface to the feet in order to help hone that skill. What we don't want is an "all on/all off" blocked foot either.
Because I'm often asked, "Why don't top racers use footbeds?", I have to argue that 98 percent of the athletes I work with do actually use them, in one form or another. The application and materials may look and function much differently than the aftermarket options typically available in a traditional ski shop, but the concept is exactly the same. Let's also narrowly define the boot style and function I'm talking about for context. We are speaking about "plug" style, low volume 92-95mm race department offerings, in 110+ flex options. Boots that are meant to be extremely snug, highly modified and lightning responsive.
- Stock – Each boot is supplied with some form of felt and paper byproduct, cut and formed to be a non-committal, generic liner shape filler. This could be for two reasons. First, the manufactures do not want to offend any foot styles on initial try on, so these blank, generic shapes are a safe bet. Second, most manufactures assume some kind of aftermarket footbed will be inserted after purchase. So why spend much cost at all on a throw-away part? But, some actually have decent design and functionality and could pass if your foot is stable and strong, the foot shape is accommodated, and it passes the seated/standing trial above.
- Aftermarket off the shelf/trim to fit – Great for kids or cost-conscious athletes who are still growing or who do not normally need much support. Match the arch type to your foot for consistent underfoot contact, and choose a density that controls some of the side-to-side ankle and arch motion.
- Aftermarket fully custom footbeds – Your bare feet are dropped into some form of soft, pliable, shape-taking material and a blank, flat footbed stock is heated. Once hot and malleable, it is placed between your foot and the corresponding mold shape. Once cool, materials may be added as posting to limit certain foot movements and reactions under load. Rather articulate shapes can be captured and corrections for foot shape variance can be specifically built in.
Top race boots are so thick and laterally stiff, and professional athletes tend to downsize a significant amount, so the support of the shell and lace liner will limit a fair amount of the foot/leg movement inside the boot.
Here are some of the "super secret" raceroom tricks we use to accommodate athlete needs without significantly affecting stand height.
- Replacing the stock footbed with one from a favorite running shoe – soft, very thin, but has better foot contours.
- Gluing a small, arch-shaped foam wedge directly to the boot board (under the liner) to give a bit of resistance and comfort to a loose and collapsing arch. This doesn't affect stand height of the heel, nor does it take up volume inside the boot, but it does lend some proprioception to the whole underside of foot. Some boot boards come stock with an arch rise and slight slope to the board to increase under-foot contact and lateral support.
- Using a 2mm cork blank shaped cut out in the liner. The athlete's foot will impress a foot-shaped pocket for grip and hold in the boot.
In conclusion, good footbeds solve a number of fit and stance variables, plain and simple. Ski racers spend a tremendous amount of time and money on training and equipment, so why not set yourself up for success? The whole footbed, liner, and shell package must be specifically integrated for an individual athlete. So, take some time to look at your foundation, understand what you are trying to accomplish from a skill, feel, and performance standpoint, and make the necessary modifications to reach that higher level with the help of a coach or a fitting professional.


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Today, we kick off our fall hours: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. While we are sad to shrink our hours, we are glad when we look back at this wonderful summer! We've added five tours to our October roster, including favorites like Eastern Market, Hamtramck and Haunted Detroit. Note: We are only accepting five Groupons per tour. More info at wheelhousedetroit.com/tours.
Beginning October 1, the state of Michigan is changing how its state parks are funded. There is a $10 Recreation Passport from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment, which will replace the state park sticker to provide access to all state parks and recreation areas, including:
- All 98 state parks and recreation areas
- 133 state forest campgrounds
- Nearly 1,000 miles of hiking, biking and skiing trails
- More than 1,000 boat launches
- Historic and cultural sites in state parks
What's more, 10% of all funds from the DNRE Recreation Passport will be directed to county, city and township parks through grant-funding. When you opt-in to the Recreation Passport, you are not only supporting the beautiful natural resources managed by the DNRE, but contributing towards an additional funding source for local parks.
To get your Recreation Passport, simply check "YES" on your license plate renewal form. In other states, this has been a boon to recreation funding.
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Ant Control and Extermination, Residential
Ant control and extermination is not as difficult as other forms of residential pest control. Ants are predictable in their patterns, so it is relatively easy to determine where they are located. That is why, our ant control specialist at Chicago's Platinum Pest Solutions pays close attention to the movement of the ant infestation when getting rid of them. The best methods of ant extermination involve targeting all locations of the traveling colonies. An average homeowner can do these methods, as long as they are diligent about their ant exterminator process and extermination plan.
In nearly all situations, the primary ant colony will have a nesting location within 20 or 30 feet of the residential household. This location maybe in the yard or it could be located underneath the house, if there is a crawl space. As an ant colony grows in size, other ant nests will be constructed within the household walls. It is during this phase that insecticides work best, because the worker ants will act as vehicles to transport insecticide to other ants while moving between the satellite nests.
Interior And Exterior Ant Baits
The main battle plan for ant exterminator process utilizes both exterior and interior baits, but also includes targeting nests with insecticide and creating an outer perimeter surrounding the home. Sometimes having your home inspected is necessary so that all the ground and wall nests can be located. If the ant infestation is considerably large, then calling our professional ant exterminator at Platinum Pest for pest control service is advisable.
Ant extermination on the inside of a household must be a priority, even if there are no ants visible inside the home. The interior household should be hit with a combination of ant baits and ant spray insecticide that is slow acting. This combination will combat large numbers of ants, as they appear from the walls where ant nests are being built. Interior baits should be used similarly to exterior ant baits, except applied to household cabinetry, behind appliances, underneath sinks and the edging of all counter tops.
Exterior ant bait involves sprinkling granules around nesting sites and ant spikes that are inserted into the ground. Outdoor baits are made resistant to dampness and heat, but should be kept away from children and animals for safety. The use of granules is simple, they should be spread around trees, bushes and anywhere there are visible ant nests. Ant spikes are bait stations that contain poisons that are slow acting to allow scouts and worker ants to carry them to the colony. Ant spikes should be laid over the length of a yard and around the foundation of the home.
Targeting Ants
Targeting outdoor nests essentially means, pouring granular insecticides on ant hills and nesting grounds directly. This should be done when there is little wind outside, so that insecticide grains are not blown away from the ant nests. Ant baits can also be placed around the nests, but the process of extermination will take longer. Finally a protective perimeter should be created around the home, using spray insecticide. This barrier prevents stray ants from forming new colonies or seasonal migrations from re-infesting the home. If ant exterminations are done correctly, the home should stay ant free. For more information about ant infestations, ant control and ant extermination, contact our professional ant exterminator at Platinum Pest Solutions. We are based in Lansing, IL, and serving the surrounding areas of Chicago and northwest Indiana.
All of our services including ant control are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee so if the ants come back so will we!


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Florida Panthers' wish list: Another long December winning streak would be nice
About this time last season, the Florida Panthers embarked on a little road trip and absolutely caught fire.
An every day, average Tuesday night game in Brooklyn helped turn the Panthers' season around.
Florida's 5-1 win over the host New York Islanders on Dec. 15 was the first in what would end up becoming a franchise-best 12-game winning streak, a run that propelled the Panthers into first place in the Atlantic Division.
On Monday, the Panthers boarded up their jet and headed north once more – this December trip not taking them to a night in the big city but to St. Paul, Minnesota.
Owner Vinnie Viola isn't expected to meet them for dinner as he did in New York, and the Panthers probably won't bump into actor Kevin Spacey as they did then either.
And, no, the Panthers aren't counting on another 12-game winning streak.
But to win a second consecutive game Tuesday against the host Minnesota Wild and get some sort of run going sure would be welcomed.
"We obviously want to start piecing something together, we haven't been consistent enough," said Shawn Thornton, whose run-in with the Oscar-winning actor is believed to be behind last year's 'Spacey In Space' craze which took on a life of its own during Florida's winning streak.
"We have been sputtering along, but last year is last year. We had a different set of circumstances, our travel schedule was completely different. We had some time together before that streak and haven't had that this year. We may only be a few points out, but I would rather be a few points in.
The Florida Panthers struck gold with 'Spacey in Space.' They have another goofy locker room thing going on now.https://t.co/Sa2CGZSCNH pic.twitter.com/6aJH9HPF13— George Richards (@GeorgeRichards) November 8, 2016
"Everyone keeps saying you're a few points out until you're really out. We're good enough to win. We just need to do it on a consistent basis."
Florida snapped a four-game winless streak Saturday against Vancouver and hope to build on that during this three-game road trip with stops in Minnesota, Winnipeg and Colorado.
When the Panthers left for New York last year, they were 14-12-4 and trying to stay close in the playoff race.
Florida heads to Minnesota 13-12-4 after Saturday's win.
"I think you get a sense of urgency around here with the only good thing being everyone is still all bunched together," said goalie Roberto Luongo, whose team came into Monday two points back of Boston for third place — and a playoff spot — in the Atlantic.
"Everyone is within reach so we just have to worry about winning each game. We can't think about a 12-game winning streak, just worry about each night. We can't look too far ahead. If we do the right things, everything will work out eventually."
▪ Jonathan Marchessault was back at practice after missing the past few games with what's believed to be a groin injury.
For the first time since training camp, Marchessault was lined up with center Nick Bjugstad and Colton Sceviour on the Florida third line the team envisioned when it signed Marchessault and Sceviour on July 1.
"I'll see how it feels [Tuesday] because I have to be smart; what's one game out of 82?" said Marchessault, who leads the Panthers with nine goals and 19 points.
"It has gone well so far and I want to come back at 100 percent. When it's about skating, you want 100 percent."
▪ Luongo briefly left Monday's practice in pain after being struck on the hand during early shooting drills.
Roberto Luongo just left the Florida Panthers practice ice in a hurry, training staff following. We'll see....— George Richards (@GeorgeRichards) December 12, 2016
Luongo was followed by medical personnel and goalie coach Robb Tallas who wasn't too pleased with the aggressive nature of Florida's players.
"I'm good," Luongo said with a smile. "You saw me come back out, right? Didn't miss a shift."
Tuesday: Panthers at Wild
When/where: 8 p.m.; Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, Minnesota.
TV/radio: FSFL; WQAM 560, WMEN 640.
Series: Minnesota leads 13-5-1.
Scouting report: The Wild is currently third in the Central Division after winning four consecutive games. Minnesota leads the league in goals-against (2.0) and is eighth in goals per-game (2.8). Florida hasn't won in Minnesota since 2010 — a run of four consecutive losses at Xcel.


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"'Edelweiss' is a special song for us. Of course, the simple nylon-string treatment from 'The Sound of Music' will always bring us back to cozy white Christmases," says Jon. "But the song means more than just nostalgia from a beautiful movie scene.'"
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iarigai Research Grant – IRG – Open Call for Applications until October 31st, 2018
Scope and Aim
The iarigai Research Grant – IRG – exists to provide financial support to scientists at member institutions wishing to undertake a short period of residence at another member institution abroad for the purpose of enabling scientific exchange / research visits.
The aim of IRG is to intensify joint research cooperation among scientists within the iarigai community, to enable knowledge transfer and/or the use of laboratory equipment available at the host member site as well as to foster the networking among partner institutions. The IRG is to promote future joint publications at the upcoming iarigai Conferences as well as in the JPMTR journal.
iarigai will support four or more IRGs per year. The annual budget of 6000 Euro is allocated for the IRG programme. An individual IRG may be considered up to a limit of 1500 Euro. The minimum duration of the scientific exchange / visit is five working days.
The IRG is meant as a support toward scientific visits, and is limited to travel and stay expenses only. The concept of IRG is not to cover all the costs related to the scientific visits. Other expenses, visas, insurance, unexpected situations or similar should be drawn from other sources. The payment is regulated strictly as reimbursement after the accomplishment of the scientific visit and after submission of supporting documents the requirements for which must be agreed prior to scientific visit.
Prior to the Scientific visit / Application
Once a year, iarigai will launch a Call for Applications for the IRGs. Both the applicant and the host should come from the iarigai member institutions, each institution residing in a different country. They both are cordially invited to use the obtained results and achieved knowledge for the benefit of the iarigai scientific events and publications, and, hence, the iarigai community as a whole, i.e. the iarigai Conference and JPMTR Journal.
The "EasyChair" software program will be used for online application processing to enable applicants to upload the necessary documents and to ensure the efficient management of the required proposal review process.
The required documents are:
1. Name and affiliation of the applicant, e-mail contact, short CV (up to one page);
2. Workplan, one page, prepared by applicant, supported by the host in terms of an invitation letter;
3. Invitation letter, prepared by host; the acceptance and agreement with the workplan has to be mentioned explicitly;
4. Expenses breakdown of the foreseen travel and stay, not greater than 1500 Euro for a period not shorter than 5 working days; visit dates are to be within the calendar year of the application.
All required documents (1 – 4) should be assembled into one pdf. file. Once logged in the EasyChair, the applicants should upload the assembled documents as "Paper", (see the Help section below).
The Evaluation Process
Once the deadline for application is reached, all the applications will be distributed subsequently to the iarigai Board members. Each application will be evaluated by the Board members and the mean value of the evaluations of at least three Board members will be applied (*).
After the evaluation process is over, the applications will be listed by the evaluation score. The four applications ranked from the first to fourth place will be accepted for financing. In the case not all of the applicants asked for the highest eligible amount, the remaining funds will be offered to the fifth and/or subsequent applicant(s). The same will apply in case of cancellation of any of the four applications accepted in the first instance.
The granted applicants will be informed, and will have to formally accept the IRG. By accepting the IRG the applicant will agree that the results obtained during the scientific visit, if intended to be published, will be submitted to the iarigai scientific Conference and/or JPMTR with formal Acknowledgement given to iarigai for funding.
(*) Exceptions: Should any of the two, applicant or host, come from the same institution as any of the Board members, the named Board member will be excluded from the evaluation process.
After the Scientific visit / Reimbursement
Once the visit period is over, the grantee is obliged to prepare a Scientific Report approved by the host. The documents to be submitted after the scientific visit, within three weeks period, are:
1. Scientific Report, prepared by the grantee, approved by the host;
2. All official Invoices for travel and stay expenses, bank and account transfer details.
Once the supporting documents are submitted and checked, the IRG will be paid to the grantee.
The evidence of all accomplished IRGs will be publically available at the iarigai web pages.
Help: How to Apply?
To send the application online, open: IRG2019
If you don't have an EasyChair account you need to create one (you will be asked to do this after opening the link above):
1. Enter captcha code, then enter your name and email address; 2. You will receive an email response, click on the link provided therein to continue your registration; 3. Enter your contact information. Your account is then ready for use; 4. Log in to EasyChair with the Username and Password of your account (www.easychair.org); 5. Select from tab EasyChair, My conferences, IRG2019; 6. Under Submission tab, click add a submission, fill in the requested information and upload your .pdf file (assembled documents) as paper and SUBMIT (you will receive email confirmation).
Submissions by email will not be considered.
Call for Applications is open until October 31st, 2018


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By: Ryan Kelly
New FDA chief will champion clinical trials. Now that Robert Califf has been voted FDA commissioner, critics worry that he'll hand the car keys over to drug companies and let them drive their agenda. But his supporters think he'll improve the approval process and remove unnecessary industry hoops. Everyone agrees that his long-time commitment to clinical trials will guide his policy and decision making. Click the MedPage Today link to find out more.
Hospice patients not always seen on last days. In the last 2 years, approximately 12% of hospice patients have not received a visit from professional staff during the last 2 days of life. Many would argue that this number is alarmingly high, especially given the expected sensitivity surrounding end-of-life care. This article explores correlating factors within the data in order to assess the problem and propose solutions. Click the MedPage Today link to find out more.
When cancer treatment offers more hope than cure. This heartfelt feature narrates a doctor's story as he faces the unfortunate task of suggesting hospice to his seemingly terminal cancer patient. Even though he felt ethically justified, he compares this breach in conversation to a betrayal. After his anecdote, he uses chemotherapy as an example to theorize on the costs and power of providing hope during treatment. Click the New York Times link to find out more.
The price is wrong: the physical costs of behavioral health issues. With increasing patient complexity and rising costs (US healthcare at $3 trillion), the demands placed on physicians have increased in parallel. One possible fix is to mend the gap between physical and behavioral health within clinics. The separation makes little economic sense and decreases patient satisfaction. Enhanced integration between them is one logical target for improving the broader healthcare landscape. Click the Huffington Post link to find out more.


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DESIGN HOTELS™ Exchange - London
1. november '17
On 1. November, all gathered at our Design Hotels™ Pop-up Studio in Marylebone, London. Those attending were over 30 of the Design Hotels™ member hoteliers from around the world, as well as partners & friends from our travel trade community in London. The evening was created in collaboration with DJ Octupone from our playgrounds in Ibiza and Tulum, social enterprise Goldfinger Factory and the imagery was selected by the Design Hotels™ creative team.


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Challney ex-student bakes a birthday cake for Queen Elizabeth II/
Earlier this month, Queen Elizabeth was presented with her official 90th birthday cake, created by Challney ex-student and 'Great British Bake Off' winner Nadiya Hussain.
As the monarch cut the orange drizzle sponge in Windsor, everyone sang Happy Birthday.
It was three tiers, 12 cakes, 42 eggs and it took four days to make!
Well done Nadiya!
(Image taken from Daily Mirror article, 21st April 2016)


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All-time great James Toney has seen it all, done it all and he's fought 'em all, yet he's still trying to keep on keeping on. Here in the UK on business – Toney will fight 2-0 light-heavyweight Sam Pomphrey in Bristol on Saturday night in what is either an exhibition bout or a white collar fight, depending on the way things go ahead on Saturday – and Sky Sports caught up with him.
The 49 year old who has been fighting from memory for years is still a great interview, with "Lights Out" still talking the talk, and his opinion on current WBA/IBF heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua is worth listening to. Toney also has his opinion on WBC ruler Deontay Wilder.
"Why doesn't he come over to the states? Is everybody scared? Come to the United States to see if you're a great fighter or not, because the US has got the best," Toney told Sky Sports' Toe 2 Toe on the subject of the 20-0(20) Joshua. "The best has got to fight the best. Boxing is in the United States, not in the UK, so if you want to be known for your real-boy skills, you have to come to the US. I've gone to Italy, Japan, I've been everywhere, all you have to do is put your big-boy pants on and come to the United States and get your ass whooped or you will smash him. Either."
Toney, who has of course boxed all over the place – Australia, the UK and Russia included – is talking about Wilder, unbeaten at 39-0(38) when he says AJ will either "get his ass whooped or smash him."
So who does Toney pick to win when the two rival heavyweight champions get it on?
"I met Joshua when he was 2-0 and back then I said to him, 'you're gonna be a world champion.' I've had a few rounds with Deontay Wilder, and he wasn't great, but to me, it's not a love-hate situation," Toney explained. "Who wins? It could be Wilder or Joshua. It's a 50-50, whoever lands the first meaningful one, wins."
Toney, who achieved an unexpected amount of success as a heavyweight despite his lack of genuine big guy dimensions (rumbling with the likes of Evander Holyfield, Sam Peter, Hasim Rahman and John Ruiz) might still harbour ideas of getting in there with the best around today. Thankfully it will not be allowed to happen. Instead, the once-great multi-weight ruler is taking part in exhibitions or white collar fight these days.
Will Toney win in Bristol on Saturday? Do Toney's once loyal fans even care? The champ deserves our respect, whatever happens.


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Jumping (or dipping a toe) into the social media pool is great – after all, you do want to increase your online real estate. But it's important to understand a few guidelines first:
- Are you prepared to engage? It's important to understand that social media is a two-way street. Sure, it's a relatively easy to way to broadcast messages to your marketplace. But the market talks back –and it's crucial that you engage with them. A Facebook page for a well-regarded television drama posts exclusive behind the scenes videos but doesn't reveal the date of the next season premiere, despite fan pleas. Don't leave your customers in the dark.
- Make the Commitment Lifestyle guru Oprah (@oprah) made a big splash recently by joining Twitter and sending out her first tweet, albeit in all caps. But she's only sent 44 messages since April 17th, indicating that she's not a loyalist. It's important to set goals for your social media campaign and then execute. An abandoned Facebook page, Twitter stream or blog sends the wrong message.
- Be interesting What does your target want to hear? What are the issues in your industry? How can you relieve pain? No one cares what you had for lunch — unless maybe it's the special at your restaurant! Understand what information you can share that's worth knowing.
- You can't control the conversation Understand that social media can't be controlled. People are talking about your business or industry, whether you participate or not. You can't suppress negative comments, only respond to them so better you be there than not.
- Social media offers no fast fixes Social media campaigns usually can't deliver the same kind of metrics as other marketing tactics. A good plan should develop over time and results will emerge over time.


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The choir is funded only from members' subscriptions and event proceeds, which allows us to cover our administrative costs for rehearsals and concerts, our choral scholars, our ensemble members and a few other small bits and pieces. We are always seeking additional financial support to continue our investment in the development of young professional musicians and new music.
Here are some ideas on how you can help!
• Fund a choral scholar for one year
• Sponsor ensemble members for individual concerts
• Sponsor a concert or the programme
• Advertise in our programmes, either individually or for a choir year (Sept – June)
• Sponsor a voice part for individual concerts
Larger projects are out of reach for most small amateur choirs due to the significant funding required. We would love to commission an original composition by our composer in residence, Ben Rowarth, and hope to be starting a Crowdfunder plan to allow us to do that.
Even hiring a chamber orchestra to accompany our concerts is beyond our means! We rely on the generosity of individual members and outside sponsorship to make this happen. We know that we need to become more organized around funding for our concerts, so we are planning to introduce an Angel Scheme in the very near future! Our idea is to have named individuals (only if you wish!) contribute to the significant performance costs, such as sponsoring the orchestra, recognizing their generosity in our concert programme.
We have a lot to do, and only volunteers from our members to do it, but please watch this space and, if you are interested in providing funding, we are all ears! Please email us on firstname.lastname@example.com if you have ideas we haven't yet thought of!
Meet some of the Sponsors of Fulham Camerata.
We hope to have a Friends Scheme soon and info will be on this page!