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Jay Feaster's Blog: Hitchcock gets a raw deal in Columbus
The first time I met Ken Hitchcock was in the early 1990s. I had been named GM of the American League's Hershey Bears and spent that season working under a Hershey legend and Hockey Hall of Famer, the late Frank Mathers.
The Bears' NHL affiliate was the Philadelphia Flyers and GM Russ Farwell was in town for a press conference introducing current University of Wisconsin coach Mike Eaves as the new coach in Hershey. Hitch was an assistant coach with the Flyers.
The presser was held at the Hotel Hershey and there were television cameras and sports anchors present from four local networks, as well as broadcasters and hockey beat writers from Harrisburg, Lebanon, Lancaster and York. The room was also packed with Hershey employees and fans.
Hitch looked longingly at the assembled crowd and said to me, "Seeing all these reporters and media, maybe I made the wrong decision staying in Philly and should have taken this job."
I have been a fan of Hitch's ever since and I think he got a raw deal last week. Once again, a bright, hard-working coach pays the price because the organization cannot fire 23 players. Columbus GM Scott Howson praised Hitchcock and said he tried to give him as much time as possible to turn things around. Ultimately, Howson felt the team was "not responding to the message" and firing Hitchcock was in the "best long-term interest of the club."
Hitchcock has been a winner at every level of coaching. His .693 points percentage in Kamloops is still one of the best in the history of the Western League. He won in the minors in Kalamazoo. He has coached more than 1,000 games in the NHL and has a career regular season record of 535-350-158 according to hockey-reference.com.
In 11-full seasons behind an NHL bench he took his teams to the Stanley Cup Playoffs nine times, including leading the once-hapless Blue Jackets to their first-ever playoff appearance in 2009. His NHL clubs have won the Presidents' Trophy, six division titles and a Stanley Cup. He has gold and silver medals from international competitions where he represented Canada as a head, associate and assistant coach. In short, Ken Hitchcock is a winner.
A U.S. Civil War history buff and battlefield re-enactor, it's too bad he didn't go into medicine. Perhaps then he could have healed or avoided altogether the injuries to key personnel the Jackets suffered this season. Or maybe he should have been a goalie coach or a psychologist who could diagnose why his No.1 goalie, Steve Mason, suffered through a horrible sophomore slump this year. Too bad Hitch isn't a 'young-player-whisperer' who could float tepid, non-threatening hockey suggestions to his young players, but not too many of them, lest he overload the poor young lads with 'too much information.'
As soon as the Jackets stumbled this season, the usual suspects attacked Hitchcock for being "too tough and demanding" and providing "too much information" to his young players, turning them into robots and killing their creative hockey juices. Howson denied it had anything to do with young versus old.
How convenient for the players. They express sadness, tell us how terrible they feel that the coach got fired, then point out "it is a business" and bad things do happen to good people. Well, this one stinks. Once again, a coach who actually expects and demands accountability and who wants to try to build a proper foundation under young players so they can become legitimate NHL players rather than rushed-along, under-developed, journeymen gets the axe while the players give us bromides and cliches.
Here's hoping you're standing in the middle of a giant media scrum in the bowels of an NHL arena as the front man for a new NHL club in need of your proven brand of coaching real soon, Hitch. And here's hoping for a happier ending next time.
Jay Feaster is a former GM of the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he took over in 2002 and helped build the team into a Stanley Cup champion in 2004. As he did last season, he will blog on THN.com throughout the 2009-10 campaign. Read his other entries HERE.


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Thinking about joining the Navy? Think again.
Are you looking for adventure? Do you want to travel the world? Bang a different girl in every port? Join the proud tradition of tough as nails sailors who drank 'til dawn, fucked all night, and routinely engaged in bar brawls? Unfortunately, you won't find any of that in today's Navy.
As proud as I am of my military service, when my enlistment contract was up, I ran for the hills. The reason is simple: feminists and social justice warriors have completely hijacked a once proud tradition. To illustrate, allow me to take you on a tour of my five years as a sailor.
The beginning
The beginning: boot camp. When I enlisted, I was 6'1" and 150 lbs. I wish that I could say the trials of boot camp prepared me for combat, instilled discipline, or at the very least transformed my pathetic physique. Unfortunately, the most difficult part of boot camp was stenciling all my clothes with my division number and last name. Oh, the tedium!
As for PT, it happened, but more often than not it was just lip service. The one bit of boot camp I was looking forward to was the obstacle course, but to my surprise I never encountered it, which I later discovered was because someone got hurt and they saw it as an unnecessary risk. I guess no one ever told the brass that war itself is a risk, but hey, if you make things too tough only the strongest of recruits would make it through, and god forbid any females wash out.
And here's the best part. Should things ever actually become too difficult for you, you're now given a "training time out" card you can show to your Chief so that he (or as is more often the case these days, she) will know that your feelings are in danger of being hurt. How's that for an experience you can be proud of surviving?
Despite the formidable odds against me, I somehow made it through boot camp, where I was immediately shipped off to train for my job code, an avionics technician on F/A-18's. I would find out that the site of my training, Lemoore California, would be my permanent duty station.
Sound glamorous? I'd never heard of this desolate wasteland either. The thing about Naval Aviation is that since planes fly, you aren't guaranteed of being anywhere near the water, so for many, San Diego was a paradise only experienced a night before deployment. Still, aviation was one of the more desirable positions, as squadron life was generally an easier draw than what the "boat chucks" had to endure.
By easier, I mean an average of 12-hour days, five days a week. On deployment, that becomes seven days a week. It isn't difficult to understand why sailors love to blow off steam on their rare down time. The problem is that where once the exploits of testosterone addled young men were largely ignored, now the most minor of infractions results in demotion.
A great way for brass to string up sailors on trumped-up charges in a mockery of a trial is known as Captain's Mast, a term I became all too familiar with (or Article 15 for other branches). Rather than risk a full court martial where one is subject to the full extent of the law, Commanders take it into their own hands, and the rules of evidence don't apply.
Sailors are brainwashed into thinking the truth will set them free, and even if in the right are subject to the whims of very fallible CO's who operate under the direction of superiors who may or may not have a vendetta against you. Your life turns into walking on eggshells.
Now there are plenty of articles on ROK dealing with false rape accusations, so I won't go into too much detail, as my stories are anecdotal in nature. But the fact that I personally know of three friends that went through the rigmarole of getting their names cleared after alleged sexual misconduct is chilling. All three were later cleared of any and all wrongdoing, which in today's women-can-do-no-wrong atmosphere speaks volumes of the legitimacy of the accusations.
The armed forces are a microcosm of larger society, almost like a testing ground at times for social experiments. Affirmative action, gay rights, PC bullshit, communal living areas, women on submarines, and—we can only hope, because the spectacular, inevitable failure would be hilarious—females as part of special warfare are all part of the modern Navy. Save yourself the headache.
I hear the Marine Corps still has pockets of toughness left.
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In celebration of 4th of July weekend, we've got a huge set of tournaments for all of our eSports veterans and new recruits. We are calling all tankers from tier III to X, each participating in their own individual event. These tournaments are all single day events in each tier. Teams are invited to register for any combination of tournaments they like, but keep in mind that the low and high tier tournaments occur simultaneously each day (don't register for both on the same day!). Best of luck to all the brave tankers that take to the field! Roll out!
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When you're thinking about how you can get a very good puppy that will always make you happy, you will always notice that they are going to be several options that are available for you. It is always recommended to make sure that you're always going to take the time to consider which platform you can be able to use in relation to this. Today, there is an opportunity for you to get some of the best Yorkies for sale in Colorado. It is important for you to consider that this company will definitely be able to provide you with everything that you're going to need. Today, the company in Colorado is going to provide you with an opportunity to get high-quality breeding and putting puppies for sale. The company has been able to establish a strong reputation as one of the best breeders in Colorado. They have been able to breed healthy and energetic puppies and as a result of that, they have been considered to be some of the best options in the market. The major reason why you would want to go to the company today is because of the level of attention that they are going to give you for the whole process. They will always be committed to providing you with an opportunity to always get everything that you really need. One of the most important advantages is that when you go to this breeder, you can be very sure that you'll always be able to get everything that you have wanted. They are committed to providing you with total customer satisfaction is definitely a very critical factor. They are also going to guarantee that you're going to become physically, healthy and also emotionally and mentally sound because of the whole process. They take care of the puppies in the best way possible.
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This beautiful Hootabelle cake from Giggle and Hoot is my first fully carved cake! It is vanilla butter cake filled with white chocolate gananche and then covered in fondant. For the body I used a 15cm tin and the head was made using 4 – 20cm cakes, carved into the round shape I needed. I then covered the head and body in ganache and left them to set. I tinted the fondant with Americolor violet. From memory I think I used around 700g to cover the entire cake. Before placing the head on the body, I inserted 3 support dowels, then placed a small cake board.
The wings were made in advance out of a mixture of gum paste fondant and tylose. Each wing had 2 toothpicks inserted to help them attach to the body. I used an edible marker to make the stitching.
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The College Bookstore
I hated my college bookstore and started using Amazon to purchase my college textbooks long before it was cool. The bookstore was the second biggest money racket on campus, after all the hidden fees the University tacked onto our tuitions. Ironically, my college bookstore was also owned by Barnes and Noble, who has been dying a slow death.
At the beginning of each semester, the bookstore would sell me a used book for $65. And 16 weeks later, they would buy it back from me for $10 or 15. It didn't take long before I realized that I could just buy the same used textbook on Amazon for $10-15. Then after the semester was over, I would just sell it to the bookstore for $10-15.
Sometimes if the book I really needed was very expensive. I just purchased it from Amazon, which was still always cheaper then the bookstore.After I was done using it, I then resold it as new and this would cost me about $10 in amazon seller fees
The Amazon Student Program
In 2010, Amazon launched a special Amazon Prime program for Students only. You need an email account with an .edu email address to sign up and be able to prove you are a current student. They created this program to compete against your school bookstore.
What Amazon Student includes:
- Amazon Student has a free 6-month trial membership. After that, the cost is $49. This is 50% cheaper than an Amazon Prime Membership, which is $99.
- Unlimited FREE 2-Day Shipping on textbooks, drafting supplies and millions of other items on their marketplace—anything listed as a PRIME – No minimum order size and have it delivered to your studio.
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Amazon Student is awarding $250,000 in merit scholarships and $25,000 in textbook gift cards to 50 Amazon Student Members.
Amazon Student's Scholarship is Merit-based. Applicants are scored on their GPAs, Community Service, and Leadership Experience. Semifinalists will be required to submit an essay to be able to advance to the final round.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm PST on November 20th, 2015. Semifinalists will be chosen from all completed applications, and applicants will be notified of their status by January 8, 2016. Winners will be notified in May 2016, and the scholarship will be awarded in July 2016. You must be an Amazon Student Member to apply for the scholarship.
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What's the difference between Amazon Student and Amazon Prime?
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Student is 50% cheaper, but it requires an .edu account and being registered as a current student.
I guess the big difference is that you cannot stream video or music during your free trial— or until you're a paying Amazon Student Member.
Also, the student program doesn't allow access to privileges of other specialized Prime programs. Amazon has another a program called Amazon Moms, which has special privileges for buying diapers and stuff for kids.
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Many sales reps or sales directors sometimes find themselves having difficulties communicating to some individual customers. They can't point out what exactly but they have the feeling the communication is not perfect and the relationship is not "clicking".
This often has to do with that we as humans communicate differently depending on what personal behaviour we have. Those sales reps and directors who have understood that you need to communicate differently with different customers may still have difficulties analyzing what behaviour profile the specific customer has.
However this is crucial because once you know the natural behaviour of your client you will be able to communicate in a way that is tailor-made and suits the individual customer/person.
What is at stake here is your ability to understand their needs, transmit your thoughts, your unique selling points at your client's natural rhythm, your ability to truly connect with your clients and eventually build trust.
That makes your sales process smoother and much more easy and efficient.
This is why we wrote this article, to help you easily identify the dominant behaviour of your leads. This method is based on the DiSC profiling method. A scientific method which has been largely proven valid, relevant and which is really well documented.
If you are not familiar with the DiSC model you can read our article about the basics of this useful method.
You can't imagine the advantage you gain over your competitors when you know the behaviour of your target customers. Really successful sales rep are able to identify it quickly and adapt themselves in order to win the deal.
Why you need to know the behaviour of your leads/customers and why use the DiSC profile to do so.
The main reason to explain why you should know how to identify your customer's behaviour is simple.
As a sales rep it will make you better. As a sales director you will be pleased to see your sales department becoming more efficient. It will also make it easier to identify what behaviors your different team members need to have, depending on the most common behaviours for your target customers.
Indeed as a sales rep you will have a better understanding of your leads expectations but more importantly you will know how to communicate in the best way to connect with your client. Knowing the dominant behaviour of your customers will help you at every stage of the sales process, from the moment you are prospecting, to the first contact, the deal closure and the up-sales and cross-sales.
As a sales director, if your are able to recognize the natural behaviour of your customers you will be able to put the right sales rep on the right lead. That is to say the person in your team which has the most suitable natural behaviour to handle this specific customer. If you do so, your sales department will be much more efficient because your sales rep will be in their comfort zone.
In order to identify the dominant behaviour of someone we will use the DiSC method. Why ? Because this method is trustworthy and simple.
The DiSC method separates people into 4 groups according to their dominant behaviour. That is why the DiSC method can easily work as a template and is well adapted to situations when you don't have a lot of time to identify the behaviour of someone, as in sales for example.
The DiSC method, invented in the 1930's by William Marston, researcher at Harvard, divide people into 4 categories in function of their natural behaviour.
The DiSC method is based upon the answers of this 2 questions :
- How do I perceive the environment ? Friendly or Unfriendly ?
- How do I perceive my own strength compared to the environment ? Stronger or Weaker ?
With theses answers, Marston has been able to divide people in 4 behaviour styles.
D-Style : Dominant / Red
Perceive themselves as strong , in an unfriendly environment. People with high D-style will try to dominate the situation, because they see themselves as stronger than the challenges they face. They will try to change, or verify things to reach their goals. They are forthright in their way and have the ability to see how challenges can be overcome. They like to get results quickly and therefore also to make quick decisions. They like straight forward communication that cuts to the chase.
I-Style : Influence / Yellow
People with high I-style feel strong in a friendly environment and would like to get others to share their opinions. With friendly persuasion, they try to get others convinced that their opinions are right. They like to produce ideas but have a hard time concluding and creating structured results. They like to tell and hear stories.
S-Style : Stability / Green
People with high S-style want to preserve the environment they perceive as friendly and beneficial. They see themselves as less powerful and therefore do not want too much to change. They care a lot about the impact on the group and that all in the group feel good. They don't like to take decisions and often find themselves dragged into long mental processes before making a decision. They like slower and friendly communication.
C-Style : Conformity / Blue
People with high C-style see themselves as less powerful in an unfriendly environment. They will therefore try to analyze the situation carefully. They are careful and like to follow established rules and also prioritize high quality in order to achieve their goals. They like facts and since they prioritize quality they don't like to do wrong or get accused for doing wrong. They like fact- based communication that cuts out stories. This makes it easier for them to analyse the potential results and outcomes before making a decision.
Of course this is a brief summary of the DiSC method and if you want to learn more about the general idea behind or the specificity of each color you can always read this super useful article which describes the basics of the DiSC method.
Each individual behaviour is a mix of these 4 styles but we all have at least 1 or 2 dominant styles and these are the one interesting for us, sales people. To do so we will use the OAR method: Observe/ Assess / Recognize.
Use the OAR method to identify the dominant DiSC color of your leads/customers
The Observe / Assess / Method is a powerful method, in 3 steps, to identify the dominant DiSC color / style of someone when you want to sell him something. We have detailed each steps in the following paragraphs but if you want to dig in you can always see this video of ExtendedDiSC.org
Remember that this is important for you, as salespeople, the more accurately you can identify the possible dominant style of your lead, the easier it will become to adopt the best behaviour and be more effective in your communication.
Phase 1 : Observe
This is the phase when you want to gather the maximum information about your target before doing any assumptions. This phase can last a very long time and the more clues or signs you get the more accurate your analysis will be.
Thanks to modern technology we have many different means to gather information about someone.
The basic one.
- Phone call
- Sales Meeting/l Lunch/ Presentation
But also
- Social Media (especially LinkedIn)
- Speech / Interview / Conference
- Blog / Article
Your job here is to explore each possible channel and ask yourself :
What they talk about : themselves? their colleagues ? their superiors ? their competitors ? families, hobbies, accomplishments, brand specific or just say nothing
D-Style will have a tendency to talk about : goals, themselves, results, tasks and the future
I-Style may express more positive things and focus on people, they are also keen to talk about the future and themselves
S-Style are focus on agreements, principles. They often mention core values. They also refer a lot to other people and the team they belong to.
C-Style will evoke facts, analysis, data, number but also rules and instructions
How they say it ? tone of voice, speed of voice, type of word used, descriptive or not, economical or not in choice of words.
Body Language : arms open, arms crossed, look in the eye, don't, animated, calm, use facial expression, use their hands while talking.
Tonality : warm, cold, enthusiastic, reserved, loud, quiet, monotone, confident, emotional
Tips : We as, human beings, can fake our true behaviour when we are in our comfort zone but we have much more difficulties to hide it when we face exceptional feelings such as high pressure, stress or fear.
That's why if you can push your leads a little bit outside their comfort zone you could learn some valuable insights. It can be for example, to meet him outside his office, in a place where he does not feel entirely safe.
Phase 2 : Assess
During this phase your job is to answer two questions based on your observations :
First : Are they Active or Reserved ?
You can recognize Active people because :
- They evoke the future state of things and how things can evolve
- They have a loud voice and an animated body language.
- They are assertive and direct
- They are comfortable with eye-contact
You can recognize Reserved people because :
- They evoke the present state of things and they talk about the present and the past
- They have a calm tone and a quiet voice
- They are not really comfortable with eye-contact
If people are Active they most likely are D-Style or I-Style
If people are Reserved they most likely belong to the S-Style or C-Style
Second : Are they People-Oriented or Task-Oriented :
You can recognize People-Oriented persons because :
- They talk and ask about people
- They don't focus on tasks
- They show emotions more easily
You can recognize Task-Oriented person because :
- They talk and ask about tasks or things
- They don't focus on people
- They don't show emotions very easily
If your lead is People-Oriented he will most likely be S-Style or I-Style
If your lead is Task-Oriented he will most likely belong to the D-Style or C-Style
Tips : It can be quite tricky to say if a person is Reserved/Active or People-Oriented/ Task-Oriented. A good help is to have 3 or 4 persons in mind, ideally relatives or colleagues, that you know for sure are Reserved, Active, People-Oriented and Task-Oriented. It will help you to have element of comparison.
For example, you will maybe recognize your friend's behaviour, really focused on people, when you will hear the same kind of thoughts your friend may have, in the mouth of your clients. I have to ask my boss VS I have to ask my wife.
Phase 3 : Recognize
In this phase your role is to attribute a DiSC Style or color to your leads in order to adapt your behaviour and communication towards them in your future relation and eventually connect on trust and personal level with him/her.
To do so you will take all the information you gathered in phase 1 and 2 and see which DiSC style is the closer to your lead's behaviour. The DiSC style will serve as templates for you to compare with the actual behaviour of your customers.
General signs that your lead is most likely from the Dominant style : D
He or she is Active and Task-Oriented which means he/she will probably talk about tasks, results and future improvements.
They are emotional. He or she is likely to have a high paced rhythm, be frustrated by indecisiveness and inefficiency. They often are assertive and express clearly their opinion.
Good to know, D-people will test you , challenge you to see if you have the guts.
They have a tendency to ask "What"- questions like What's the bottom line, What is in it for me ?
General signs that your customer is from the Influence style : I
He or she is Active and People-Oriented
They do not focus on details but prefer to talk about the bigger picture. They fear social rejection and care about the image they project. They are enthusiastic people, talk loud and try to influence others.
They have a tendency to ask "Who"-questions like Who's going to be at the meeting, Who else is using this ?
General signs that your lead is from the Stability style : S
He or she is Reserved and People-Oriented
S-style want their decision to be accepted, they don't want to upset anyone. Usually they think a lot and need time to process. They will seek support, feedback. They usually have a slow pace and do not show their emotions easily.
They have a tendency to ask "How"-questions like How are we gonna do that ?
General signs that your customer belong to the Conformity style : C
He or she is Reserved and Task-Oriented
C-Style want to make the correct decision, the right decision. Not necessarily the one that pleases everybody but the best one. They seek the truth. They don't want to regret. Mostly they have a slow pace. They are data-oriented and always seeks more information.
C-Style have a tendency to ask "Why"-questions like Why are we doing that ?
Tips : Each human being is a combination of this 4 styles. In the majority of the cases we do have 1-2 really dominant colours. So a good way to determine the dominant(s) / colour(s) of someone is to look at what they are not, first. Try to determine which colour is fairly absent in their behaviour and you will have a good understanding of how you should not act before knowing how to act.
With the method Observe/Assess/Recognize you are know able to identify the dominant behaviour of someone. More precisely you are able to recognize his dominant DiSC profile.
However this is not the end of your leanings. If your relation with this lead become a long-lasting relationship then you will certainly learn a lot more about his/her behaviour. Therefore you might need to re-vamp your original assumption for a new, more accurate one.
You will also have to learn how to adapt your behaviour to your leads/customer's DiSC profile in order to truly connect with him.


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Ravereviews.org loves Stumptown Mattress
We made it into Ravereviews.org! What an excellent honor. This popular review site listed our locally made mattress as the #1 Best New Mattress Brand. We do not typically seek out national review sites because most of those sites are not honest in their reviews. Most of the big national review sites only review mattresses in exchange for affiliate marketing payments. Rave Reviews did not ask us for an affiliate marketing agreement – their review is based on their own, non-biased research.
The review highlights the comfort of our mattress and the temperature neutral feel which is helpful for people who sleep hot.
Here's the full review on ravereviews.org
"Popular mattress brands are popular for a reason, but that doesn't mean that smaller and newer brands can't be great too. The Stumptown Mattress is made in (the Pacific Northwest), by a small company that works with local manufacturers.
The high-quality American-made foams combine to create a comfortable and durable mattress that is just the right level of firm for the majority of sleepers. The (Serene) self-adjusting foam is both breathable and flexible, and unlike traditional memory foams, it is temperature neutral, meaning that it does not retain heat.
The Stumptown is soft enough to cradle your body and relieve pressure from your shoulders and hips if you sleep on your side, but firm enough to support your back if you sleep on your back or stomach. Plus, you get all the benefits of dealing with a smaller company, like more personalized service and quicker response times".
Stumptown Mattress is independently owned in Portland, Oregon. Our mattress is made in Sumner, Washington (just up the road from Portland and not too far from Seattle). The foams in our mattress are American made. We have no outside investors. We call the shots and we keep our business local – manufacturing and logistics are all handled by our teams in the Pacific Northwest.
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Grovewood Tavern, Cleveland, OH
While I've had many wonderful experiences at different restaurants, Grovewood Tavern in Cleveland, OH, was the first spot I decided to highlight in this blog.
Grovewood (www.grovewoodtavern.com) is a quaint place – so quaint that you pass by the kitchen as you enter the joint! And, it has great food! Definitely worth a visit when you're in Cleveland.
Last weekend, I went to Grovewood with a couple of friends, and pulled my usual stunt…Anna, our (delightful – Jager-loving/hating) server, was tasked with ordering my entire meal – soup to nuts. She was immediately up for the challenge, though she showed a little hesitancy as the evening progressed. No need…she did a great job!
Here's the menu: http://www.grovewoodtavern.com/food.htm
I was started with a grilled Caesar salad.
Excellent choice! Then, the Cherry Duck with garlic mashed potatoes and mixed veggies – again, YUM! And, it's a dish I would not likely have ordered on my own – so many other great options…cherry duck wouldn't likely have bubbled up to the top!
Finally, my friend and I split what I deem to be the best Tiramisu I've had in years (possibly ever!).
All in all, a delightful night with some wonderful friends! (seen here…)


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Kelley Kronenberg's Paul M. May Elected to Broward County Bar Association's Young Lawyers Section Board
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, is proud to announce that Attorney Paul M. May has been elected to the Broward County Bar Association's (BCBA) Young Lawyers Section Board of Directors for the 2019-2020 term.
Founded in 1925, the BCBA is a not-for-profit organization, which aims to foster courtesy, ethics, and professionalism among Broward County lawyers. The Young Lawyers Section contributes to the educational and professional advancement of attorneys under the age of 36.
Kelley Kronenberg Attorney Kyle S. Roberts will join May on the Board of Directors for the BCBA's Young Lawyers Section. Additionally, firm Partner Louis Reinstein and Attorney Marc A. Marra were elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the BCBA. The boards will be inducted at the Annual Installation Dinner and Gala on June 22.
In his legal practice, May assists in handling matters related to First Party Insurance Defense Litigation. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science from The University of Alabama, and went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of Law.
Kelley Kronenberg's legal team has been heavily involved with the BCBA over the years, with many of its lawyers holding several leadership positions. The firm is also home to multiple winners of the Paul May Professionalism in Practice Award


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Chrissy Metz is easily one of the most kickass women in Hollywood, but as it turns out, she wasn't always as self-assured and confident as she is today.
As part of People's "World's Most Beautiful" issue, the This Is Us star recently penned a gorgeous and empowering letter to her teenage self, filled with advice pretty much everyone on the planet could benefit from hearing — including a younger her. Chrissy began the letter by telling her younger self that she is "just as important and beautiful" as the most popular girl from her school, before delving into why it's essential she stop comparing herself to others.
"Contrary to the bill of goods you've been sold, life is not a competition," she wrote. "Stop comparing yourself to anyone or anything."
"We are all on our own journey and YOU are the driver," she continued. "There will be bumps in the road, detours to be taken and pit stops will have to be made, but you've got to fill 'er up and keep going. You will lose your map, but never your intuition."
That's right, y'all: Chrissy is just as capable of making you sob IRL as she is on This Is Us. You can read the rest of her beautiful letter right here.
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Briana Greenlee
B.S. Food Science/Human Nutrition
Currently 70% of American adults are overweight according to the Centers for Disease Control analysis. Yet, everywhere you turn there is marketing for "low fat", "reduced fat", "fat free" products that supposedly tell you that you're making a healthy choice to stay slim. The reality is that as a society we are heavier than ever as the rise of convenience foods has taken over our diets. Through media we are made to believe that edible fat is taboo and we should do everything in our power to eliminate it. But let's back up a moment and think about this. The three necessities to a balanced diet are carbohydrates, protein, and fat. In fact the USDA recommends a nutrient split of 45-65% carbohydrates, 10-35% protein, and 20-35% fat. Are you paying attention to those percentages? Depending on your metabolism and nutrient needs, you could potentially eat more fat than protein and be pleasantly healthy.
As a nation we are obsessed with weight loss. We have this notion that if you eat fat, you will be fat. This couldn't be further from the truth. Fatty acids are used by the body to absorb specific nutrients such as vitamins A/D/E/K, maintain your core temperature, produce hormones, and store energy for bouts of sustained exercise or famine. Weight gain will only occur if you eat more than you can utilize on a daily basis. If you eat too much of anything, and yes this includes protein, it will most likely be stored as fat. The reason that dietary fat gets a bad rap is that per gram it supplies 9 Calories whereas carbohydrates and protein contain 4 Calories. But let's try not to freak out about these numbers. Because fat has more calories it has a very satiating effect and will keep you fuller for longer. This means that you can eat less to feel full and your energy levels won't crash.
Now don't start reaching for bleu cheese to slather on your filet mignon and pommel frites quite yet. All fat is not created equal. Recently there has been a popular use for the terms "good" fat and "bad" fat; but that is a very poor way to describe them. To be accurate they can be split into four main groups that each has a different effect on the body. They are classified by their structural differences and a small organic chemistry lesson will help you understand what it means to your metabolism.
SATURATED FAT: This is the type of fat that many people think of when the word "fat" is used. Saturated denotes that each carbon on the tail of the fatty acid is linked to the maximum amount of hydrogen. This means that they can pack tightly together and are solid at room temperature. When ingested in moderate amounts they are key players in our health. The issue arises when there is overconsumption (very prevalent in the Western diet). Saturated fat leads to inflammation, high cholesterol, raised LDLs, and heart disease. It is found mainly in red meat and dairy. If it came from an animal then it is saturated.
MONOUNSATURATED FAT: This form of fat is unsaturated because it contains one (mono) double bond in the fatty acid chain. This means there is less hydrogen attached to the chains and they can't stack as tightly as saturated fat so it is oil at room temperature. It is known to lower LDL as well as total cholesterol in the bloodstream to reduce inflammation. Monounsaturated fat is found mainly in olive oil as well as nuts, seeds, and avocado. Diets of the Mediterranean region are known to be high in this fat and the people have low rates of heart disease and obesity.
POLYUNSATURATED FAT: Very similar its monounsaturated cousin, this fat contains more than one (poly) double bonds in the fatty acid tail. It is also oil at room temperature and there are a couple types that have been receiving attention lately. It is becoming evident that omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are extremely important in your body for formation of hormones and membranes. Since your body cannot synthesize them on its own they must come from dietary sources that are generally unbalanced in a typical American diet
OMEGA-6 FATTY ACIDS: For the last bit of organic chemistry let's discuss what "omega" means. On a fatty acid there is a head and a tail. The head is referred as alpha and the tail is aptly named omega. Counting 6 carbons in from omega end is the first double bond and hence the name omega-6. Boom, now you are savvier on fat nomenclature than 95% of your peers!
Omega-6 is mostly found in cooking oils such as corn, safflower, cottonseed, sunflower, and soy. When ingested your body changes the molecule until it becomes arachidonic acid which is the gatekeeper for the inflammation response. A bit of inflammation is critical when the body sustains injury such as a cut on the finger. The response recruits your immune system into action to heal the wound as quickly as possible. However, too much arachidonic acid will increase inflammation at times of rest. If your body is chronically inflamed then the chance of health issues spikes significantly. As Americans we love our chips, deep fried foods, and baked goods. Every one of these products has omega-6 fatty acids and we are overloading our systems with this fat. Recent studies show that overconsumption of omega-6's may be more to blame for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hypertension than saturated fats.
OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS: The difference between omega-6 and omega-3 is an addition of a double bond 3 carbons from the omega end. This small change makes all the difference in the world to your body. Through conversion, the majority of the fatty acids will end up being DHA (EPA is an intermediate) and it displaces arachidonic acid in the membrane layer of your cells. The effects are widespread, as this shift decreases inflammation in your body. It helps with platelet function, vision, learning ability, bone regulation, heart health, and a multitude of other benefits.
As omega-6 and 3's are essential to your body functioning properly the big issue with the American diet are the ratios. Our food choices are highly processed and contain large amounts of vegetable oil. This means that we are constantly rushing our system with more omega-6 fatty acids then are required. Paired with that is our low intake of omega 3's. There are only a few sources these are found in high concentrations and Americans don't eat them on a regular basis. This is the perfect storm for inflammation, even when the move to reduce animal fats is made.
Omega-3's are found greatest in concentration in fatty cold water fish, algae, flaxseed, chia, soybean, and walnuts. If you choose to supplement, you will need to do your homework to ensure you are getting a quality product. Mercury has a tendency to build-up in fish. Make sure the brand you choose is molecularly distilled at the very minimum. If you would like to try a vegan option, algae has a lower risk of toxin contamination. Consult your primary care physician to determine the right amount for your personal needs.
So now that you know the types of fat, the real question is "what sources should they come from" and "how much"? You may have been reading this article hoping that there would be rational for eating hamburgers and ice cream every day. Unfortunately, these items should only be eaten as treats and not part of your daily regime. The key to eating the right types of fat is to seek out whole foods. You want to eat low to the ground and eliminate processed items. Here are a few tips for you to incorporate into your daily diet.
• Those chips, crackers, and cookies lurking in your cupboard are bursting with omega-6 fatty acids and need to be tossed if you eat them consistency. These are the largest culprit of inflammation when the omega-6/omega-3 ratio is out of balance
• Make the switch to olive oil for your cooking needs. If you're worried about it imparting flavor go for the light version. The term "light" means that much of the flavor has been removed, not that there are less calories
• Start incorporating avocados, nuts, olives, seeds, and fish into your daily regime. A light sprinkle on a salad will go a long ways and keep you full for hours to come
• We are gradually finding that omega-3's are vital to our bodies functioning properly. As they are found in limited food sources it may be necessary to supplement. See your primary care physician to determine the right intake for you.
• The majority of saturated fat comes from animal sources such as red meat, sausage, bacon, whole milk, ice cream, cheese, and butter. Americans consume double the recommended daily amount of saturated fat which is why most people believe that all fats are bad. Aim to keep this type of fat less than 10% of your total fat intake and bump up the monounsaturated and omega-3 fatty acids
• Remember that you should enjoy the food you put in your mouth. Savor the fact that you are fueling your body to work happily and efficiently for the years to come
Allen, Kenneth. "Essential Fatty Acids". Colorado State University. Human Metabolism Lecture. Microbiology Building. 5 Apr 2010.
"Dietary Guidelines 2010." United States Department of Agriculture. Dec. 2010. 4 Apr. 2013 <http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/DietaryGuidelines/2010/PolicyDoc/PolicyDoc.pdf>. Path: Chapter 2; Balancing Calories to Manage Weight.
"Health, United States, 2011 with Special Feature on Socioeconomic Status and Health". Centers for Disease Control. May. 2012. 3 Apr. 2013 <http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hus11.pdf#069>.


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Exercise Angel Reign 2016 commences in Townsville
Exercise Angel Reign has wrapped up its first week of activity with an exercise to recover eight 'isolated' personnel in a training scenario on the Outer Reef in Townsville on Friday 1 July.
Angel Reign is a Joint Personnel Recovery activity that provides Combat Search and Rescue training for combat crews, para rescue, battle managers and joint search and rescue centre personnel.
The Exercise Director, Group Captain Mark McCallum, said the week has been a great opportunity for the Australian Defence Force to challenge its personnel in the use of tactics, techniques and procedures with international partners and external agencies.
"So far we have successfully located and retrieved all isolated personnel in the three training serials we have run during the exercise."
A diverse range of capabilities are operating throughout the exercise including an AP-3C Orion conducting an Air Sea Rescue Kit drop and personnel location; United States Air Force HH60 Pave Hawk Helicopter Winching, using MC130P to locate personnel; Guardian Angel para rescue and recovery; and the E7-A Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft to conduct networked communications. This effort has been supported by an LCM8 landing craft from the Australian Army.
"The Air Force has successfully run serials with our inter-agency partners this week including the Australian Maritime Search Agency, Australian Search and Rescue, the Coast Guard and Queensland Police, as well as specialist support from Army," Group Captain McCallum said.
Exercise Angel Reign provides an opportunity to build interoperability and cultivate ties with the United States and civilian agencies, and helps to promote security and stability in the region.
"This week has shown that Air Force is an agile and potent combat force that can operate in an integrated battle space with multiple partners, at relatively short notice," Group Captain McCallum said.
"To achieve this the Air Force has applied advanced capabilities and technology from a range of services in innovative ways."
Whilst the first week of the exercise has focused on water based search and rescue activities, the second week will see land based recovery exercises take place at the Townsville Field Training Area.
"Next week we will be conducting training that responds to a vehicle with passengers being attacked by simulated Improvised Explosive Devices (IED)," Group Captain McCallum said.
"This will test the recovery of a person who is seriously injured, while there is a second person who is in a high threat situation.
"These scenarios are highly realistic. The training outcomes are very worthwhile and directly contributes to Australia's enhanced joint recovery capability."
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- A 14% cut in the final 2011 fiscal year budget from the year earlier will force the Energy Information Administration to cut back some energy data and analysis, EIA Administrator Richard Newell said Thursday.
Widely followed weekly reports on oil and natural gas inventories aren't affected.
The budget provides $95.4 million for the EIA, the independent, analytical and statistical wing of the Department of Energy, a drop of $15.2 million from the fiscal year 2010 level.
"The lower FY 2011 funding level will require significant cuts in EIA's data, analysis, and forecasting activities," Newell said. "EIA had already taken a number of decisive steps in recent years to streamline operations and enhance overall efficiency, and we will continue to do so in order to minimize the impact of these cuts at a time when both policymaker and public interest in energy issues is high."
EIA said the budget cut means it will "cancel the planned increase in resources to be applied to petroleum data quality issues."
Initial moves including stopping preparation and publishing of the 2011 edition of the annual data release on U.S. proved oil and natural gas reserves and curtailing efforts to understand links between physical energy markets and financial trading.
EIA will also suspend reporting on the market impacts of planned refinery outages, halt collecting monthly state-level data on wholesale prices for petroleum products and suspend auditing of data submitted by major oil and natural gas companies reporting on their 2010 financial performance.
Collection of data from natural-gas market companies will be reduced, along with moves to collect data from smaller companies in EIA oil and natural gas surveys.
Cutbacks in electricity data will include reducing data on imports and exports, ending annual data collection on geothermal space heating systems and solar thermal systems and reducing data collection from smaller companies across the range of electricity and coal surveys.
EIA said it will "terminate updates" to its international energy statistics, including halting preparation for the 2012 edition of the International Energy Outlook.
Annual published inventories of emissions of greenhouse gases in the U.S. won't be published, and EIA will be forced to "limit responses to requests from policymakers for special analyses."


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A mother's life was saved after her quick-thinking partner pulled her from her burning flat just before midnight on Sunday.
The couple narrowly escaped from the flat in Berkeley House, Mansell Road, Acton, and the woman's two daughters returned home later to find smoke and fire billowing from the windows.
Four fire crews from across the borough battled into the early hours of the morning to extinguish the severe fire, which had spread into the front and back garden.
Neighbour MH Bakri, who lives below the gutted flat, said he was awoken by police banging on his door and his children were frightened when they saw the fire.
The pensioner, who lives in the flat with his wife and five children, said: "We were woken just before midnight and were told to leave the flat.
"We saw high flames around the flat and when the glass exploded, it sounded like a bomb going off.
"We were so shocked and the kids were so frightened as they had never seen a fire before but we were all lucky to escape.
"Ealing fire brigade responded quickly but they don't know what started the fire."
The 71-year-old said the fire was put out at about 3:30am but water from the flat above flooded his kitchen and his electricity was cut off.
Several roads near the flat in Berkeley House were cordoned off but re-opened hours later.
A spokesman from the fire brigade said: "Two people escaped before firefighters got there at 12:15am on Sunday.
"There were no smoke alarms fitted and the flat was burning quite severely.
"Four crews from Acton and Ealing put the fire out within four hours and the cause of the fire is not yet known."


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Pier 80 Homeless Shelter Is Open
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) -- It might not be very homey, but San Francisco officials are hoping as many as 150 people will call Pier 80 home this winter.
City workers put the finishing touches this week on a new shelter inside the pier's shed, consisting of a 9,900-square-foot tent with mattresses and pillows spread across a tarp on the ground, separate showers and restrooms, as well as office space for social and health workers inside portable buildings.
The shelter, now open, is intended to be the city's response to El Nino and the heavier winter storms that have been predicted. Depending on the weather, it will operate through March or April.
Trent Rhorer, executive director of the city's Human Services Agency, said during a tour of the shelter Wednesday that the city so far this winter has been temporarily increasing the number of beds available at existing shelters and other locations on nights when storms are expected.
The feedback from homeless outreach workers, however, suggests that approach isn't working well for everyone.
Many homeless people have large amounts of belongings that shelters won't let them bring in, Rhorer said. They have pets, which many shelters don't allow, or they are part of a couple and most shelters are single-sex. Moving inside can mean losing the spot they have staked out.
"For one or two nights, it really isn't worth it to get their stuff together and move inside," Rhorer said.
Based on a model pioneered at the city's Navigation Center in the Mission District, the new shelter at Pier 80 will provide storage for belongings. Pets will be allowed and couples can stay together. Residents can stay all day, with access to restroom facilities and social services that city officials hope will help get them off the street permanently.
While the pier area in the city's Dogpatch neighborhood feels remote, it is close to a T-Third light-rail line stop, and shelter workers will provide both Muni tokens and transportation for clients who need help hauling their things or to go into town for things like medical appointments, city officials said.
Setting up the shelter in the pier shed, which previously housed Oracle Team USA during the America's Cup sailing races, is a significant undertaking costing the city around $500,000, Rhorer said.
The shelter will cost around $150,000 a month to operate, Rhorer said.
Homeless advocates and protesters in recent weeks have alleged that the city is working to push the homeless out of sight in time for the Super Bowl celebrations taking place through this weekend. A large protest was held Wednesday outside Super Bowl City near the Ferry Building to call attention to the need for more housing and help for the homeless.
City officials, however, have denied that they are increasing enforcement on homeless encampments because of the Super Bowl. Rhorer said Wednesday that the timing of the new shelter's opening had nothing to do with the Super Bowl and everything to do with the weather.
"We're opening the shelter to take care of people and get them inside, this has nothing to do with the Super Bowl," Rhorer said.
Sam Dodge, head of the mayor's office of Housing, Opportunity, Partnerships and Engagement, said he appreciated the protesters' "passion and energy" and the attention that has been drawn to the issue of homelessness.
Dodge said the city hopes the new shelter will help get more of the 3,500 people currently estimated to be living on the street to engage with city services.
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Weekly Fishing Report - October 31, 2013Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 10/31/2013 08:00 AM EDT
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Weekly Fishing Report
October 31, 2013
Weekly Fishing Tip: Why is fall fishing so great?
Many anglers will tell you that as fall rolls in the fishing gets better and better. But why is this?
There isn't much formal research to answer that question, but several factors could be contributing to this influx of angling opportunities: forage availability, dropping water temperatures, fish movement, or oxygen availability.
Some say it could just be related to less fishing pressure and/or better angling techniques.
The bottom line is, if you don't consider fall to be an ideal time to go fishing you may want to rethink that sentiment. Some of the biggest crappie, muskellunge, walleye and smallmouth bass can be found in the fall – don't you want to experience that?
For more information on fishing in Michigan, visit www.michigan.gov/fishing.
This tip adapted from Michigan Outdoor News.
Click on the links below to jump to the report section that interests you most:
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The October 2013 edition of "Reel in Michigan's Fisheries" can now be found on our web site. This new online publication highlights work that the Fisheries Division is doing on the inland lakes and streams. To view this publication click here: October 2013 edition.
Lake Erie: Boat anglers are trolling husky jerks for walleye off the River Raisin Channel in 12 to 16 feet. Perch anglers were just south of the launch at Bolles Harbor and off Stony Point. Rumor has it a couple walleye were caught by shore anglers off Luna Pier and Sterling State Park.
Huron River: Is starting to produce some steelhead. Most of the fish were caught in the deeper holes. Try a jig and wax worm, Hot-n-Tots or spinners.
Detroit River: Had good walleye action in the lower Trenton Channel and near Sugar Island. Anglers are jigging or hand-lining with bigger rapalas. Mid-day was best. Yellow perch fishing was on and off in the canals near Gibraltar.
Lake St. Clair: Is once again producing smallmouth bass.
St. Clair River: Is still producing some walleye up near Port Huron. Salmon have been caught in Mill Creek which flows into the Black River.
Lexington: Had no boats however a couple pier anglers caught the occasional chinook or brown trout. Those tight lining in the middle of night caught chinook but the fish are really dark.
Port Sanilac: Pier anglers caught the odd salmon and a few brown trout. Steelhead are starting to show up as the fish planted usually come back in November and December. Fishing inside the harbors should be good until freeze-up.
Harbor Beach: No boats were out, just shore and pier anglers. Those fishing all day did manage to catch a couple brown trout in the Edison Channel.
Saginaw Bay: Perch fishing was slow however a few walleye were caught by those wading in the Hot Ponds and casting jigs. A couple boats trolling for walleye in 18 feet of water off Linwood caught some nice fish on rapalas. The occasional limit catch was reported but most boats came back with five or six fish. Crappie were caught in the marina at Sebewaing. Dredging continues at Caseville.
St. Joseph: Pier anglers fishing spawn on the bottom caught steelhead. A few whitefish are now being caught.
St. Joseph River: Steelhead fishing is slow at the Berrien Springs Dam as very few fish are in the ladder. Water temperatures are in the correct range however flows were below normal. Rain is needed to get more fish up into the river.
South Haven: Pier anglers caught a couple steelhead with spawn on the bottom.
Black River: Had low angler pressure even though some have caught steelhead.
Kalamazoo River: Is producing steelhead, walleye and catfish below the Allegan Dam. The occasional brown trout has also been caught.
Holland: A few boats were still heading out for steelhead. Pier anglers have caught a few whitefish and steelhead.
Grand Haven: Pier anglers have caught the occasional steelhead and whitefish on spawn. The water is not quite cold enough yet.
Grand River at Lansing: Salmon were caught but most of the fish are gone except for a few still hanging around in isolated spots.
Muskegon River: Pike fishing has picked up with some nice fish caught in Hardy Pond. Steelhead are in the river. Try fresh spawn or a jig and wax worm.
Whitehall: Pier anglers are catching steelhead when floating spawn.
Rogers City: Boat fishing is pretty much done. The marinas, restrooms and the fish cleaning stations are closed for the season. The docks at the launch ramps are still in and should be for another week or two. Those pier fishing had little to no success. Brown trout were reported in the marina however they would not bite.
Thunder Bay River: Most of the salmon have spawned and are now in the final stages of life. Steelhead fishing is still slow. Anglers are starting to catch a few perch but many are small.
Harrisville: Angler pressure has dropped off which means fewer fish are being caught. Watch for the fall steelhead to start showing up and walleye should start moving in closer to shore.
Oscoda: Pier anglers are picking up a few walleye late at night and just before sunrise. Small spoons and body baits seem to be work best.
Au Sable River: Salmon are still trickling into the river but the numbers are small and the fish are not in very good shape. Steelhead are moving in slowly. Fish were caught on spawn or flies.
Tawas: Fishing was slow because of the weather and the large number of minnows inside the harbor.
Au Gres: A few anglers ventured out for perch but catch rates were generally poor. The water was quite dirty from all the wind and wave action.
Au Gres River: Fishing pressure was very light at the Singing Bridge.
Harbor Springs: The dock at the boat launch has been pulled.
Petoskey: Pier anglers are catching steelhead with spawn bags off the Clock Dock, the D Pier and the Bay View breakwall. Most are fishing in the early morning with spawn, spinners or small spoons.
Bear River: Only had a handful of people at the dam trying for the last salmon or one of the steelhead coming in. Those fishing down near the mouth caught steelhead on spawn bags. Water levels were high and fast.
Charlevoix: Windy conditions kept smallmouth anglers in the channel. A couple anglers fishing the slip near Medusa were targeting steelhead and round whitefish. Try a single egg just off the bottom.
Traverse City: Few boats have been out in either bay because of the weather. Those that were able to get out did manage to catch a few smallmouth bass.
Elk River: Fishing has been good for lake trout, steelhead, and the occasional salmon. Try drifting orange or pink spawn bags below the power dam.
Boardman River: Lake trout and steelhead fishing was fair. The majority of fish were caught on spawn bags however wet flies were also productive.
Glen Lake: Was producing some nice yellow perch.
Frankfort: Pier fishing here and Elberta has been very good for steelhead and the occasional coho. Spawn worked best. Some of the steelhead were more than 10 pounds. Those surfcasting caught steelhead.
Manistee: Pier anglers and those surfcasting have done well some days but not so good on other days.
Manistee River: Has fair steelhead fishing. The river is low and clear right now so light line and small presentations are a must.
Ludington: Pier anglers and those surfcasting are taking some steelhead in the early morning.
Pere Marquette River: Catch rates are fair for steelhead. Water levels were low and clear which makes trout fishing a bit more difficult.
Pentwater: Pier and channel anglers were unable to fish for several days because of a large mass of weeds.
Pentwater Lake: Boat anglers reported decent steelhead action when trolling flatfish. The best speed was between 1.3 and 1.5 mph otherwise the lines will tangle.
Marquette: Lake trout fishing was fair as the fish move in closer to shore. Most are fishing off the Lower Harbor Breakwall. Some have caught a couple lake whitefish or menominee off the black rocks in the Upper Harbor. Coho and steelhead were also taken. Surface water temperatures have dropped to the upper 40's.
Carp River: Anglers are still catching a few coho near the mouth. Try spinners or spawn bags. No steelhead to report.
Chocolay River: Boat and shore anglers are catching a few coho. Most of the fish are dark males but some have caught the occasional silver fish. They are using stick baits, small spoons, spinners and spawn bags. Some caught steelhead or brown.
Menominee: A few walleye were caught at night in 15 to 25 feet of water when trolling north and south of the river. Smallmouth bass were also caught.
Cedar River: Shore anglers were casting spoons or drifting spawn. Salmon were seen but no fish were caught. Boat anglers caught smallmouth bass near the boat launch and under the interstate bridge.
Menominee River: Catch rates were fair to good for perch. Anglers are drifting crawlers or minnows between the mouth and Stephenson Island. Lake trout and salmon anglers wading near the Hattie Street Dam reported slow catch rates when drifting spawn. Some were starting to target walleye off the Cat Walk but none were caught. A recent survey did show steelhead and brown trout moving up into the river.
Little Bay De Noc: Those able to get out were mainly perch fishing. Most were targeting waters eight and 23 feet deep around Butler Island, Brach's Cabins or the flats. Minnows and crawlers worked best. Northern pike are still being caught.
Big Bay De Noc: Had no walleye reports however smallmouth bass anglers were active in Garden Bay. Fish were caught in 15 to 38 feet off the Bluff. Minnows worked best. Only a few perch were caught.
Munising: Look for late arriving coho in front of the Anna River. Catch rates for pier anglers were very slow for coho, splake and steelhead. Coho were hitting on spawn bags and splake were hitting on a single egg. Salmon were smaller this year and most of the coho were females.
Anna River: Those fishing upstream reported good catch rates for coho and splake.
Grand Marais: Fishing was generally slow for those trolling near the mouth of the Sucker River, pier anglers and shore anglers. A couple steelhead were taken by those drifting spawn or casting.
Big Manistique Lake: Had good walleye and perch fishing.
Two Hearted River: Was still producing the occasional coho.
Tahquamenon River: Had good walleye and musky fishing.
St. Mary's River: Walleye are still good at the Dumping Grounds just south of Kemps Point, and Moon Island. Catches were made by those trolling rattle traps and reef runner crank baits in eight to 12 feet. Smallmouth bass have been caught by those trolling or jigging tube jigs just off the rock ledges at Birch Point and just north of the Gogomain River in six to eight feet.
Drummond Island: A few perch were caught by those drifting minnows between the south end of James Island and the Drummond Island Sportsmen Club in Maxton Bay.
Cedarville and Hessel: Had good perch fishing in Musky Bay.
Carp River: Is producing coho and pink salmon. Those targeting steelhead were having a good time. One lucky angler harvested one weighing 10 pounds.
St. Ignace: Salmon were hanging out near the city launch but the fish are deteriorating quickly.
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On websites I develop for clients I always add this widget to their WordPress Dashboard to keep them informed on general updates regarding their websites. I thought it would be a handy tool for other developers, so I turned the widget into a plugin.
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About Fireplace Warehouse
Welcome to Fireplace Warehouse! Fireplace Warehouse ETC traces it's roots back a quarter century to one of the early hearth supply pioneers; Metropolis Heating and Cooling. Fireplace Warehouse has long been admired for serving front range remodeling, builder, architect and interior designer clients with great service, selection, and value. We service and support only the top manufacturers. We train and equip our own in-house certified, licensed technicians to install and support everything we sell. We even support our competitors' products. That ensures great customer experiences for each and every client!
On December 8th, 2014 a new ownership group with a broad vision purchased Fireplace Warehouse and introduced a new senior leadership team. We are working diligently, night and day, to build the first national platform of outdoor and indoor comfort and grilling solutions to provide an increased level of selection, service and responsiveness unmatched in our industry for dealers, builders, architects, interior designers, remodelers and homeowners. Our technical support technicians are the best in our business, occasionally helping our manufacturer's support teams. Our delighted clients are promoting us often and sharing their experiences, and for that, we're very grateful.
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Pobl achieves better spend control and visibility with one P2P system; implementation took just 4 months
Proactis Account Manager, Elaine Power, sat down with Tom Cadwallader, Head of Procurement of Pobl Group to discuss how Pobl achieved full company-wide engagement and adoption in order to maximise
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Elaine: Please can you give us a little bit of background about the organisation?
Tom: Pobl is Wales' largest Housing Association, with over 2,500 staff and 15,000 properties including housing and services for older people and homes at affordable rents. The Group offers a number of functions including care and support, housing, development and construction and central support team and was created by the merger of Seren Group and Grŵp Gwalia.
Elaine: What challenges were you facing, and what were the main drivers to change your systems?
Tom: Following the merger, we went through a period of enterprise system change, with the identification and selection of a new financial solution and Purchase-to-Pay system. Senior members of IT, Finance and Procurement took part in the selection process.
A competitive tender for the new Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) solution took place. The Gwalia office already used Proactis for ordering goods and services, and staff members were well aware of purchasing processes, after going through the tender process
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was selected for the wider Group.
The Seren office on the other hand, was using a finance system with a purchasing module – very few orders were raised in the system. Most orders were taken over the phone, so invoices came into the Group and were manually signed, recorded and paid. It was a very resource-intensive process and, compared to Gwalia, a little behind the times.
We wanted to help all our staff become more efficient, and we also looked at processes, involving key stakeholders, and how they could be improved using a new P2P system. As Pobl is formed by different entities, there were many different ways of working. We held various team meetings across the Group, and we managed to get buy-in from all staff. This was paramount to the success of the new system.
Elaine: How did you approach implementation, considering you only had four months to go live?
Tom: We set up a project team which included senior members of the team, from Procurement, IT and Finance as well as key stakeholders from each entity – to identify what they wanted from the new systems. Everyone got involved. We worked closely with a Proactis project team who attended meetings, with milestones and targets. Working together we managed to communicate effectively around the organisation, while achieving all milestones and creating a plan into a format that everyone was comfortable with.
Due to our deadlines, we needed 500 staff to be trained in 3 weeks. We learnt from experience at Gwalia, where we perhaps didn't focus enough on training staff, that this is a key part of system adoption and proper use.
We used a 'train the trainer' approach, with Super Users and Champions from different entities. We held two whole days of intense training. We included Finance, who did an excellent job of providing different possible scenarios. This helped us make the system as seamless as possible, from purchase ordering to payment of invoice.
Training was then spread across the organisation, including through the Pobl intranet. We built a real-life test environment for our most popular items (food), and we had input from suppliers in relation to contracts and an exercise sending (test) orders. We managed to get everyone up to speed quickly.
Elaine: Could you touch on the approach and plan for go-live.
Tom: We had a set date that we needed to go live for. We undertook a process of looking at transaction figures of our 2,000 suppliers, and where there was no transaction in the last 12 months we did not carry them over to the new system. Again, this involved all relevant people. In addition to this, we had people across the Group testing the system. We held a P2P quiz to improve exposure and adoption. A lot of effort went in to getting everyone involved. This was from the top down, including executives!
This resulted in great excitement around the business about the new system.
Elaine: Following go-live, where are you 12 months later in relation to P2P?
Tom: After a crazy 4 months from the appointment of Proactis to the implementation of the P2P system, we have had over 18,000 orders that have gone through the system, with a value of over £12m, with average order value of £600. Users across the Group have adopted the systems and processes. Over 550 are now on the system, with a mix of approvers and originators, and all now find the process a lot easier.
Many suppliers now have
built into the system. Proactis punches out to a catalogue, for items such as stationary, this is seamlessly sent out to the portal and punched back in to the system to create the order. The order goes to the supplier, the supplier delivers the goods, the user receipts the goods/order, the order matches the invoice, and payment is made. There is no longer a requirement for any manual intervention and we currently have 60% of suppliers on the system. We hold P2P surgeries on a month-by-month basis, for new users and for those that have any concerns. We work together to sort them. Issues are usually resolved within 48 hours.
My team also visits each care home on a regular basis to make the process even more efficient, and to make sure that all new suppliers are using the system, often including catalogues.
Overall, working closely with Proactis, we have been able to focus on achieving
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with a range of jointly agreed initiatives to help drive full engagement from all levels of the Group, supporting rapid adoption and cultural change.
Pobl is well on the way to achieving its targets, and Proactis is proud to be part of the programme.
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When the play Egmont debuted in 1787, Jam Master LVB, known to lesser mortals as "Beethoven," was pretty danged impressed indeedy and, around 20 years later, set Egmont to music. No Big Deal. (except yes.)
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Gravity Forms – How to Create a New Form
Here you'll learn how to create and edit a Gravity Form on your site.
Writing: better known as humanity's greatest tool. Communication provides us with a way to convey thoughts and ideas over time and space. Ancient humans used charcoal and pigment to write stories, messages, and warnings. While humans did swap out the cave walls for social media feeds, the messages shared stay the same. Except for the messages saying 'Caution: Giant Cave Bear,' of course. That, and our ancestors didn't have Gravity Forms to simplify communication.
Regardless, the most important thing in today's digital world is the ability to communicate with your users. A website needs to be easy to access and offer ways for users to contact you, provide information, place orders, or leave reviews.
When it comes to providing this via your WordPress website, it's highly recommended that you utilize Gravity Forms. This plugin offers a wide variety of features and customizations, which makes it ideal for almost any purpose. Today, you'll learn how to create and edit a Gravity Form on your site.
Using Gravity Forms
Naturally, the first step you'll want to do is open the Gravity Forms tab in WordPress. To do this, log into the backend of your site and locate tab labeled 'Forms' in the left-hand sidebar. You'll arrive at the main Gravity Forms page, where you can access and edit the various forms you have or will create for your site.
Pictured: The Gravity Forms main page, which does not contain cave bears
Gravity Forms Home Page Breakdown
Let's take a quick look at what the main Gravity Forms page has:
- The first thing to take note of is the big friendly button that says 'Add New' at the top. This will, as it implies, create a new form.
- Next up are the series of buttons beside the form titles. These green/gray switches are fairly simple and serve a singular purpose: they activate and deactivate your form. This makes the removal of a form that needs work as simple as flipping a switch!
- ID column – This is one of the most important pieces of information you'll need if you're going to use Gravity Forms. This number is unique to each form and identifies your form from others. You can use this ID number to place the form to specific pages and locations.
- Entries column – This value shows you how many times your form has been filled out. By clicking the number, you can view the entries list, and select and view individual responses.
- Views column – This shows you how many times a page with your form has been viewed by users visiting your site.
- Conversions column – The percentage indicates the number of users who viewed your form and also filled it out.
Creating a New Form
Go ahead and click the new form button. Once you've done so, a new screen offering a variety of fields to choose from will appear. This area is where you can add and remove fields, edit the contents of those fields, and set up the layout of your overall form. Here's an overview of the different sections so that you can become familiar with them.
Select A Field Type
Simply move to the right side of the page and pick one of the multitude of field options under the different sections. Once you've picked one, simply click the button and your field will be added. You can add the different fields as much as you'd like to see what they do and how they function and remove them with the 'x' at the top right of the field box.
Edit Field Options
The next step is to edit your field so that it displays and collects the information you want. To do this, simply click on the field's box to expand it. In the light blue area of the field, you'll be able to view a preview of what it will look like. Below that you will see three tabs, marked 'General,' 'Appearance,' and 'Advanced.' The General tab allows you to change the main features of your field, such as the display title, a description of the field, and the options to choose from inside the field itself. Additionally, your field can be set to 'Required' which means that that field must be completed in order to submit the form.
The 'Appearance' tab allows you to change your fields 'placeholders' which act as description aids for your different boxes. You can also alter where your description and sub-labels appear, as well as create your own error message for an incorrect field entry. Finally, the 'Advanced' tab allows you to set Default Values, which will auto-populate in your fields when it loads on your user's screen. It also sets the visibility of the field itself.
Arrange the Fields
Once you've created your various fields, you can place them in any order you prefer simply by dragging them above/below one another.
After you're satisfied with your form, simply click the 'Update' button to save it.
How to Insert your Gravity Form
You've created your form, but where do you place it? This can be done one of two ways. If your pages and posts are formatted to have a Text Editor (this covers almost all pages, but some may be formatted differently), then it's just as simple as placing some shortcode.
[ gravityform id=1 ]
The code above does several important things.
First, it calls Gravity Forms using the 'gravityforms' line. Next, it identifies which form to display using the 'ID=#' so make sure you change the ID number to the one listed as its ID on the list of forms.
The second way is to use the "Add Form" button at the top of the page. That will bring up a dialog box like this:
Select the form that you'd like to display, and ensure that "Enable Ajax" is checked. If you'd like the name and description of the form to be displayed to your user, make sure that "Display form title" and "Display form description" are both checked. Click insert form and you're done!
Congratulations on creating your first form. If you'd like to receive notifications when it's filled out, then go ahead and read our guide on How To Update Admin Notifications In Gravity Forms.
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After the untimely passing of Jared Southwick, another icon is no longer with us. Eric Swenson, one of the most visionary figures in the history of skateboarding, committed grisly suicide in front of a police station in San Francisco.
The 64-year old Swenson, who co-founded both Independent Trucking Co and Thrasher magazine, put a gun in his mouth Monday morning and the reasons are still a mystery. But there is no question the impact he made on the modern skating community.
While many of us came out of our mothers with gauntlets and Slayer carved into our forearms, skateboarding has been probably the number one gateway drug into heavy music. An untold amount of musicians would have never picked up a guitar or microphone if we first hadn't picked up a board. And many of us would have never considered pursuing this past time without Thrasher and Independent Trucks making it seem so fucking cool.
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Dong Nai-based firms beef up connectivity with Korean partners
A conference on boosting trade links between Vietnamese and Republic of Korea firms took place in the southern province of Dong Nai on October 28.
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At the function, local businesses discussed with RoK investors in the province market information and cooperation opportunities in a number of key sectors, such as logistics, timber production, garment-textiles and packaging.
Park Hyun Bae, head of the association of Korean investors in Dong Nai, said RoK-invested companies are performing effectively in the province.
He called on local authorities to continue facilitating their operations in the long term.
Dong Nai is home to 35 industrial parks, 32 of which have already been operational. More than 40 countries and territories have so far invested in the province. The RoK is taking the lead in foreign direct investment, with 328 projects worth over 5.3 billion USD.
RoK investors have mainly poured capital into fibre, apparel and leather footwear industries.
Dong Nai ranked fourth nationwide in the volume of import-export revenue, with the figure reaching 21 billion USD in the first nine months of 2016 alone./.


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Top 10 Stories From Last Week: Vanilla Vaccine; Vermont's Local Food Gamble
Here are the stories that got the most attention on NHPR.org last week. Did you miss them? Click below to read or listen!
1. USDA Airdrops Vanilla Flavored Rabies Vaccines Over Eastern Forests
2. Across The River, Vermont Puts Its Money On Local Food
3. The Astonishing And The Esoteric: New Hampshire's Guinness World Records
4. Planning For The End: Talking About Death Often Stands In The Way
5. Gilsum: 250 Years In The Making
6. Republicans Criticize Anthem's Plan To Drop Some Hospitals From Network
7. Surgery Patients Potentially Exposed To Rare Brain Disorder
8. GMO Labeling Advocate Testifies Before N.H. House
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Timek begins his Sunday by doing a color sketch of his next production. After that he sets off to an abandoned building where he will execute his large format spray version of the same creation. It seems to be one of his favorite places since he takes us along on a stroll passing by earlier pieces, this way updating us on his style, a style full of personality.
Simple colors, characters and most of all, endless loops of letters which becomes perfectly recognizable as a sign for his style from the first time you see it. With all the pleasure in the world the writer from Seville ends the action by eating a classic Spanish "Bocata" (sandwich) full of cured ham. It has been yet another any given Sunday and EYC has been there to document it in this new video.


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Here at ELLE DECOR we see so many stylish and inspiring rooms, it's hard to play favorites. But as 2011 comes to an end, we're asking design insiders to share the rooms that left a lasting impression this year. See which rooms they loved, and be sure to share your own picks in the comments, on Facebook, or Twitter.
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The majority of materials deal with "The Statement of the Forty-Four." This collection also contains W. H. T. Dau's original manuscript sermon given at the funeral of George Schick. A preliminary inventory is available at CHI.
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The first incident occurred around noon on Oct. 17 on Woodmere Drive, and the second occurred midafternoon onOct. 30 on Shadyside Drive. The boys, age 9 and 11, do not know each other, according to police.
In both instances, police said the boys gave similar descriptions of the vehicle, which is described as a white SUV with a tinted rear window, and both said they were lured to the vehicle the same way.
"They reached their hand out the window and had a piece of candy and attempted to get the child to the vehicle," said Lt. Rick Grayson of the Raleigh Police Department.
Residents have passed out fliers, alerting others to the situation.
"It is frightening to think this could happen in a neighborhood where you think your children are safe," resident Andree Stanford said.
Police are especially concerned because both spots border Lynn Road Elementary and Shadyside Drive is an especially busy school drop-off point.
"The neighborhood kids are always up and down here and this is one of the main streets in and out of the neighborhood," resident Scott Sinor said.
Both boys gave similar descriptions of the men. Police said one man was described as white and clean-shaven and the other man as black. Police said they plan to interview the boys again in an attempt to create composites of the men.
Anyone who might have information that might be helpful to the investigationshould contact the Raleigh Police Department at (919) 890-3555.
Police remind parents to teach their children never to accept gifts orrides from someone they do not know. Additional tips concerning children and strangerscan be found


text: No Free Rides: Safe Motorcycle Adventures with A Passenger March 23, 2015 For you, and the owners of more than 9 million registered motorcycles in the U.S1, the best part of spring is the open road on two wheels. And the season starts the first day you can ride without getting frostbite on your face. While a solo ride might be first on your list, if you plan to carry a passenger, take time to prepare your bike, yourself and your rider for a safe and fun adventure. Adapting to a Passenger Before you offer a ride, make sure you and your bike are prepared to accommodate a passenger: Equip your motorcycle with a second seat and footrests for a second person Check the manual for tire pressure and suspension adjustments for a heavier load Do not exceed the weight limitations listed in the owner's manual Carry an extra set of safety gear for passengers and be aware that helmet laws vary by state Practice low-speed clutch/throttle driving with a passenger in a low-risk area like an open parking lot before driving on the open road Practice allowing more time for passing and avoiding dramatic leans during corners Communication is Key An uninformed passenger can jeopardize a ride no matter how experienced a rider they are. Take time to discuss: Parts of your bike with hot and moving parts, locations vary between manufacturers and models Where/what to hold during the ride and location of the footrest How to hold the body in neutral position during corners and turn Your preferred mounting and dismounting procedures Your preferred non-verbal communication plan – for example, passenger taps shoulder once to slow down, twice to pull over at next exit or three times for an emergency. Encourage your rider to be honest about his or her comfort level before the ride and drive conservatively until he or she acclimates to proper riding techniques. Taking precautions by inspecting your bike before each ride, checking your operator's manual for specifications and reviewing safety guidelines and tips is the great way to prepare for an enjoyable ride with friends. Also, remember to visit with your Farm Bureau agent to SuperCheck your current motorcycle insurance. It's the best way to make sure you have the right insurance coverage for your current needs. 1National Highway Traffic Safety Administration National Center for statistics and Analysis Source: Motocycle Safety Foundation, msf-usa.org, last visited March 2015