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With its alluring assortment of display gardens and quietly elegant buildings by Edward Larrabee Barnes, the Chicago Botanic Garden is one of the Chicago region's treasures, drawing people of widely diverse backgrounds. On a given weekend, you can hear visitors speaking a multitude of languages, among them Russian and Chinese.
Now the Botanic Garden, located at 1000 Lake Cook Road in Glencoe, has a new feather in its cap. Its year-old Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center, designed by Chicago architect Laurence Booth of Booth Hansen, has won a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) gold rating from the U.S. Green Building Council. Gold is the second-highest LEED rating after platinum.
True, the honor is not exactly a shocker. If the Botanic Garden didn't do a green building, who would? Still, it is yet another sign of the green revolution that is quietly remaking the practice of architecture in Chicago and its suburbs. At last count, Chicago had more LEED-rating buildings than any other American city.
Here are details about this latest LEED rating, as provided by the Botanic Garden:
The Plant Science Center, which opened in September 2009, received points in six categories including sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy & atmosphere, material & resources, indoor environmental quality and innovation and design process. Points earned for each category include:
Sustainable Sites
• Site Development- the design of the building limits the impact on the land as the building rests on 4.5-foot piers. A rainwater glen has been planted and collects and filters runoff from the building and adjacent parking areas.
• Heat Island Effect. Light colored roofing and a 16,000 square-foot green roof garden, which is open to the public, covers over half of the roof area, reducing heat island effect.
• Alternative Transportation. Eight bicycle racks and two showers are provided for staff to commute via bicycle. Two "Hybrid Vehicle Only" and two "Carpool/Vanpool" parking spaces are provided.
Water Efficiency
The Woman's Board Rainwater Glen surrounds the building and collects rain water draining from nearby parking areas and is filtered within the Garden's plant community. Native plants have been used in the landscaping, which has reduced the need for irrigation by half. No potable water is used for irrigation. The building used 30 percent less water through the use of low-flow plumbing fixtures and valves.
Energy and Atmosphere
Two hundred and eighty-eight solar photovoltaic panels on the roof of the building provide five percent of the power needed to operate the Plant Science Center.
The selection of energy-efficient lighting, mechanical equipment, insulation of exterior walls and roof, windows with low-E and high-performance glass and air lock vestibules at all entrances and radiant heating and cooling built into the floor to regulate building temperatures contributed points towards the Gold LEED certification.
Materials and Resources
Seventy-five percent of construction waste was diverted from disposal. The erosion and sedimentation plan involved silt fencing, sediment traps and basins to prevent pollution of the surrounding area. FSC-certified wood was used for half the value of all wood used on the project. Trees that were removed from the site have been used to create planters in the Plant Science Building, display stands for bonsai exhibits, and multi-purpose tables for plant exhibits. A walnut wall was created for the Lenhardt Library. Ground tires are used as flooring in open office areas, and metal shavings were fabricated into bathroom countertops.
Indoor Environmental Quality
Clerestory windows in the Grainger Gallery provide natural light in the center of the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center. The same windows are installed over offices that line the north and south side of the building. Pitched ceilings direct natural light into interior open offices.
Building materials were selected to have no or low Volatile Organic Compounds, such as paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants and composite wood and agrifiber products.
Segregated areas were provided for hazardous chemicals or gases with containment drains and high level of filtration. Duct work parts were kept sealed before installation so that they would be clean and dust free when installed.
Innovation and Design Process
Monitoring equipment installed on the Green Roof Garden will help plant conservation scientists measure the green roof's insulation effect on the building and other factors that will discern best plants to grow on Midwest green roof gardens.
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(SPOILER) Variety reviews Happily N'ever After. ""Happily" taps strong voices such as Weaver and Gellar for key parts, but otherwise relies on animation regulars to elevate the repartee."
I honestly have no idea if he liked it or not...
ETA: Happily opens in theatres January 5th, and it should be noted that Marc Blucas' new Film "Thr3e" opens on that day as well. Here is a plot synopsis from IMDB for "Thr3e":
"Innocent lives hang on the whim of an elusive psychopathic murderer whose strange riddles and impossible timelines force three people into a mission to end the game before one or all of them die."
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"Building a click-to-call or call back landing page takes minimum effort and this example shows you how to build one using Unbounce and Twilio.
The call-back landing page works by inviting a user to leave their phone number to receive a call from a company representative.
While it shouldn't be the only way to get in touch with the company, a call-back landing page gives users a quick way to hear back from a company without going through the phone connection options."


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Pineapple & rum cake
Bake this cake as a centrepiece dessert when entertaining. It's sure to go down a storm with its stunning pineapple design and sunny Caribbean flavours
Nutrition and extra info
- Vegetarian
Nutrition: Per serving
- kcal459
- fat20g
- saturates12g
- carbs61g
- sugars49g
- fibre5g
- protein1g
- salt0.5g
- 200g fresh pineapple chunks
With its tuft of spiky, dusty green leaves and cross-hatched, golden orange skin, the pineapple…
- 75g dark chocolate, chopped
Dark chocolatedahk chok-o-let
Dark chocolate means the shiny, dark-reddish brown treat produced from the cacao bean, theobroma…
- 160g unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for the tin
Butter is a dairy product made from separating whole milk or cream into fat and…
- 120g golden caster sugar
- ½ tsp five spice
- 30ml milk
One of the most widely used ingredients, milk is often referred to as a 'complete' food…
- 2 tbsp dark rum
- 3 large eggs
The ultimate convenience food, eggs are powerhouses of nutrition packed with protein and a…
- 160g self-raising flour
For the lime icing
- 75g unsalted butter, at room temperature
Butter is a dairy product made from separating whole milk or cream into fat and…
- 125g icing sugar
- ½ lime, juiced
The same shape, but smaller than…
For the meringue
- 300g golden caster sugar
- 25g liquid glucose
- 4 large egg whites
Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Tip the pineapple onto a non-stick baking tray and roast for 20 mins – this concentrates the flavour. Leave the pineapple to cool before roughly chopping into smaller chunks.
Melt the chocolate in a microwave or in a saucepan set over simmering water, then tip onto a piece of baking parchment and spread it out in a thick layer. Leave to set.
Butter a 20 x 30cm baking tin and line with baking parchment. Beat the butter and sugar together until light and creamy. Add the five spice, milk and rum, and mix together. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, adding the flour in three batches between the eggs, and fold in the pineapple. Scrape the cake mixture into the baking tin and bake for 20 mins, or until just cooked through and lightly browned. Leave in the tin for 10 mins, then lift out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Cut the cake in half widthways. Beat the butter for the icing until soft, then stir in the icing sugar, followed by the lime juice. You should end up with a soft, spreadable buttercream. Add a little more icing sugar if it's too soft.
For the meringue, put the sugar, 65ml water and the glucose in a heavy pan on a medium heat and stir to dissolve the sugar. Bring to the boil, and use a sugar thermometer to keep an eye on the temperature. Put the egg whites in a stand mixer and whisk over a medium speed. When the temperature of the syrup reaches 118C, steadily pour it in a thin stream into the stiff egg whites, and continue whisking until completely cold. Scoop the meringue into a piping bag fitted with a plain round nozzle. Can be made up to three days in advance and kept in the fridge.
Put one half of the cake on a flat ovenproof serving plate or baking sheet. Spread a little of the icing over the cake and sandwich the other half on top. Now, imagine you are looking down onto a pineapple that is lying down and cut each corner off the cake to make it look like a barrel – a bread knife works best here. Trim off the sharp top edges to round the top, then coat the cake with a thin layer of the remaining icing
Pipe dots of meringue all over the cake so it looks like a pineapple. Brown the meringue with a blowtorch or put it in an oven, turned up as high as it will go, and keep an eye on it until it starts to brown. Cool completely. Cut the cooled chocolate into shards about 5-10cm long, and push them into one end of the cake so they look like pineapple leaves.


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Two years ago the unrestricted free agent was flooded with aging players who still looked like they might have a few effective seasons left in them. That led teams to get into bidding wars and overpay, hoping that they could inject some production into the lineup while dealing with the consequences later down the line. Unfortunately, most of these contracts blew up immediately and provided very little value.
The biggest contracts given out in the first few days of the 2016 UFA market were as follows:
Milan Lucic (EDM) – Seven years, $42MM
Kyle Okposo (BUF) – Seven years, $42MM
Andrew Ladd (NYI) – Seven years, $38.5MM
Loui Eriksson (VAN) – Six years, $36MM
Frans Nielsen (DET) – Six years, $31.5MM
David Backes (BOS) – Five years, $30MM
Jason Demers (FLA) – Five years, $22.5MM
Troy Brouwer (CGY) – Four years, $18MM
Mikkel Boedker (SJS) – Four years, $16MM
That list is uninspiring to say the least, with two of the players having already been traded and a third who was bought out this offseason. Some of the others are among the worst contracts in the league relative to their production, something that can be said a few seasons out of basically every UFA season. This year may be no different, though there seemed to be more talent available.
Here is a list of the biggest contracts handed out this time around:
John Tavares (TOR) – Seven years, $77MM
James van Riemsdyk (PHI) – Five years, $35MM
James Neal (CGY) – Five years, $28.75MM
Paul Stastny (VGK) – Three years, $19.5MM
Ilya Kovalchuk (LAK) – Three years, $18.75MM
Calvin de Haan (CAR) – Four years, $18.2MM
Jack Johnson (PIT) – Five years, $16.25MM
David Perron (STL) – Four years, $16MM
Tyler Bozak (STL) – Three years, $15MM
While there is an obvious difference at the very top, it does seem like teams were wary to hand out six or seven year contracts to forwards approaching or at 30 years of age. van Riemsdyk and Neal especially would have ranked among the very best available in 2016, and likely would have been able to negotiate seven-year contracts along the lines of Lucic and Okposo. Still, not all of these deals will be looked back upon fondly. Even two years from now teams may be considering trades or buyouts to get out from under the cap hit, or stuck in purgatory hoping for a bounce-back campaign.
Which contract do you think will be regretted the most? Is Tavares' mega-deal going to bite the Maple Leafs when they need to re-sign their young forward group? Will Kovalchuk bolt for the KHL again and leave the Kings holding his big cap hit? Will van Riemsdyk be able to take on more responsibility in Philadelphia and live up to his big number?
Cast your vote below and explain why you think the contract will be regretted. If you think someone else deserves the title—perhaps an Islanders or Canucks signing?—make sure to leave a comment to include them in the conversation.
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Flatbread of The Week
HAM & ARUGULA FLATBREAD - Fresh arugula, ham, roasted red pepper, our three-cheese blend and a balsamic drizzle
Salad of the Week
HERB CHICKEN SPINACH SALAD - Our herb chicken served atop a bed of fresh spinach, grape tomato, red onion, cucumber and mushroom. Served with a warm garlic breadstick.
Sandwich of the Week
BRAT REUBEN - Johnsonville double brat with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese served on a pretzel bun.


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This weekend brings the fifth annual Fathers in the Park event to Annette Shelby Park.
Hosted by Tuscaloosa's One Place, the yearly event is designed to illustrate the importance of fathers in a healthy society.
Set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Queen City Avenue and 15th Street, the free event will feature food, inflatable bounce houses and games for the kids and information booths for adults.
Among the information booths will be health and job placement services.
The family fun day is presented by Tuscaloosa One Place's CHAMPS program in partnership with the alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta. CHAMPS helps non-custodial parents, primarily fathers, establish and strengthen positive parental interaction by providing activities that develop and improve parenting skills, healthy relationship skills, and economic stability. The program also provides workforce development and other employment services to link parents to jobs so they can pay child support.


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Virgin Mobile announced today that it will be expanding its roster of exclusive MTV programming, building upon a partnership that has existed since 2002. "We'll be able to provide customers with exclusive content from what we consider to be their best shows: Total Request Live and Direct Effect," Howard Handler, chief strategy officer for Virgin Mobile USA, tells ADOTAS.
TRL and its hip-hop flavored alternative, Direct Effect, will join non-exclusive content from both MTV and Comedy Central, which includes "Daily Show" headlines, the network's popular "Joke of the Day Alert", and more. Each show also will showcase exclusive mobile content — such as on-air Ringtone Charts and live in-program voting — sponsored by Virgin Mobile. In return, MTV will build special WAP-based microsites for Virgin Mobile users to access exclusive graphics, games, alerts and sweepstakes entries — all promoted on both programs.
Additionally, Virgin Mobile will continue on as the wireless sponsor for the MTV Video Music Awards. Last year's VMAs featured mobile Viewers Choice voting, "VMA Insider" alerts and original ringtones;Virgin promises even more innovative mobile content for the 2006 Awards.
In a press statement, Virgin Mobile USA's CEO Dan Schulman explains that additional content will be a positive step for both parties. "The relationship between MTV and Virgin Mobile continues to grow and bring immense value to both parties — and to our shared audiences. Music and MTV are essential elements in the daily lives of our customers. So, finding bigger and even more exciting ways to deliver these experiences with a uniquely mobile spin is a natural for us. We're thrilled to move forward with MTV in our corner."


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Month and Year of Birth: April 2016
His parents noticed a white reflex in his left eye when he was 2 years old. EUA and MRI were done on consultation of an ophthalmologist. He was diagnosed with bilateral RB with type "E" in both the eyes. So far, he received 6 cycles of Chemotherapy and laser. He is closely monitored every month for any reoccurrence or changes in the tumor.
Iksha wishes for his speedy recovery.


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Despite being from the same faith, my husband and I come from families who celebrated Christmas quite differently. This has meant we needed quite a lot of discussion to figure out what Christmas means to us as a new family unit. Depending on how widely your backgrounds differ, it can be a bit of a minefield to navigate for new parents.
My mother-in-law is Dutch, and this heritage has strongly influenced her approach to Christmas. Christmas Eve was quite special, attending midnight services when the kids were old enough. Christmas Day was more about being together than presents, and therefore low-key. From an early age, my husband and his brother were told the truth about Santa, and viewed him like any other fictional character.
My family LOVED Christmas. It was a big deal in our house – lots of decorations, advent calendars, learning about how Christmas was celebrated in other countries, carols, the works. It's still my favourite time of the year. As Christians my parents taught us that Christmas was a celebration of Jesus' birth, but we still did Santa and Christmas stockings (actually, we had pillowcases – my brother and I thought this was genius as you could fit more in!). Christmas Day meant a lovely dinner with all the trimmings, with our extended family.
So you can see we had quite different Christmases!
My husband did not want to 'do' Santa with our children, and I am absolutely fine with that. We agreed that we didn't want to go overboard with gifts for the children. The idea of buying kids super-expensive gifts for Christmas grates with me, and I hope that my kids will eventually learn that there is so much more to Christmas than presents. Having said that, I don't want my kids to miss out on the joy of waking up to a stocking of presents on Christmas morning, so they are getting them, albeit in the knowledge that the gifts are from Mum and Dad. Sausage is getting a few inexpensive things in her stocking like a calendar with baby animals, a marshmallow Santa, and whiteboard markers (which she will not be able to get into without adult help!).
I read about a family who give their children three main presents like the Wise Men gave Jesus, so we're going with that idea. For her three presents she is getting:
- A blackboard/whiteboard, which we got at a half price sale for $25.
- A playhouse – admittedly I only got this as it closely resembles one I had as a child. My brother and I spent many happy hours playing in that thing! Cost – $25.
- A book called Lulu's Loo, as we are about to start toilet training. Eloise has another Lulu book, and they are absolutely delightful, and also totally spot-on when it comes to what little girls like. Cost $14.
Chipolata is getting a cool polished wood turtle toy from Trade Aid ($25) and a book ($9). He's four and a half months old. He'll be more happy with some paper and some tinsel, but these are gifts he can grow into.
That's actually more money than I would have liked to have spent, but I just could not go past that playhouse. I know it will get used. Next year all our presents for the kids will be handmade, as we are doing a spending fast.
My Dad gave Sausage a chocolate Advent calendar, which has been very helpful at building her anticipation of Christmas day. Now it is empty, I will take off the cardboard and save the chocolate moulds to make Christmas chocolates with her next year. I will definitely be making an advent calendar for her next year – perhaps one with decorations to put on the tree.
Tonight we started our first Christmas Eve tradition – home made pizza, and a movie. My brother's wife passed away this year, so he joined us, and I hope he will be a part of this tradition in the years to come. We watched The Polar Express, which Sausage enjoyed quite a lot. I did have to fast-forward through the slow-moving sections, but we still got the gist of the movie.
On Christmas day we will have a simple breakfast (although I will miss my Mum's amazing pancakes…), let Sausage open her presents from us and then we are hosting lunch at our house with our extended family.
If your tots are 'newly minted' like mine, here are my tips for creating your own Christmas traditions:
- Start off small. Particularly if your kids are under two, they won't remember what you did when next Christmas rolls around. There's no need to go the whole hog with Santa photos, driving around to look at the Christmas lights, Carols by Candlelight etc. Park those for later years when they will actually be appreciated.
- Keep presents few and simple. Tots get overwhelmed quite easily, so showering them with gifts will most likely send them into overdrive. A friend said her three year old was given lots of gifts by his grandparents last year. He unwrapped the first one (a set of toy cars) and was so enamoured with that present, the rest were totally ignored. This year his grandparents are keeping it simple and giving one gift only.
- If you know your children will get lots of gifts from friends and relatives anyway, stagger them. Let your children open presents received before Christmas early, or save them for later on in the Christmas break when boredom threatens to sink in. Give your own gifts to them first thing in the morning if you are meeting with family later in the day. Ask relatives in attendance if they mind your tot opening their present another day (although most people want to see their little faces when they open them, quite understandable!).
- Choose traditions that will grow with your children. Even as a jaded teenager, I still loved watching cheesy Christmas movies and singing carols. Post-dinner Charades and Santa photos? Probably not top of the list for teens.
- Choose traditions that respect your family's beliefs and heritage. D and I are fortunate in that we are both Christians. but many couples come from different faith or atheist backgrounds. This may mean compromise if one of you wants Santa and/or Christmas, while the other doesn't. There is always a middle ground if you can get creative. We 'do' St Nicholas on December 6th in homage to my husband's Dutch heritage (albeit very low-key), and my daughter really loves her books about him – although the other day she saw a picture of Santa and said 'There's Jesus!', so clearly we still have some work to do, separating St Nick from the Jesus story!
I'd like to leave you with some words from one of my favourite carols "I heard the bells on Christmas Day":
And in despair I bowed my head:
"There is no peace on earth," I said,
"For hate is strong and mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good will to men."
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
"God is not dead, nor doth he sleep;
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail,
With peace on earth, good will to men."
Merry Christmas everyone!


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Monday, 18 September 2017
Swedish Documentary On Failed Immigration
A documentary that summarises Sweden's absurd migration policies and government.
Hi all, greetings from Sweden. I just wanted to thank you for watching the documentary and leaving comments. If I could ask you all a favour; please download this video and share on your YouTube channel's and other media platforms as this might get taken down by rather sensitive individuals that aren't interested in the truth. It would also further allow greater exposure to the problems going on in my insane country.
Thank you
Best regards
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MP3: YG – Keshia Had A Baby Ft. Rose Gold
YG Keshia Had A Baby Rose Gold Mp3 Download
YG Keshia Had A Baby Rose Gold Mp3 Download – Rapper YG returns on makhits media today with a new 14 Tracks album titled 4REAL 4REAL made available for your listening pleasure. The album features Tyga, Meek Mill, Boogie, G-Eazy, Ty Dolla Sign and a tribute track for Nipsey Hussle.
YG unveiled the cover for the album on Instagram earlier this weekend which read "In Loving Memory of Nipsey Hussle" on the bottom. In a recent interview with Big Boy on Real 92.3, YG revealed that a percentage of each song on the album will go to Nipsey's two kids, Emani and Kross. "I put that 'In Loving Memory of Nip' on the album cover because I'm giving his kids a percentage of every song on the album. By the time they get 18, from me, they gon' have a bag," he said.
Peep Keshia Had A Baby Ft. Rose Gold off YG's new album, 4REAL 4REAL, below.


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Those Natural African Curls is about two natural sisters originally from Nigeria and currently residing in London, UK beginning their hair journey. This blog is a natural hair blog focussing on our trials, triumphs and tribulations in relation to our hair. Hopefully by watching us, you can learn something or maybe we could even learn from you! Please post any queries, comments or suggestions you may have 😀
You can expect us to post about 3 or 4 times a month, but this may be less or more depending on our circumstances :D. Please feel free to contact us on email@example.com
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Okay, so I should have committed to the post a week, rather than want to hide my face in shame because I haven't posted for a few days! In my defense (not that I really need one), I have been writing and sometimes it just takes over. When it gets to 2am and I have to get my children up for school the next morning, the last thing I want to be doing is trying to get my tired brain around a topic for the blog.
That said, I'm not giving up. The kind people at WordPress are full of fabulous ideas – the most recent, finding a blog buddy. It's an excellent idea, so I'll endeavour to do just that. I'm sure I'll get lot's of inspiration from fellow bloggers.
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"If you're proactive, you don't have to wait for circumstances or other people to create perspective expanding experiences. You can consciously create your own." ~ Stephen R. Covey
Isn't it funny, how you can be cruising along through life, and then BANG, something happens to jolt you back to reality, and put things back in perspective for you? Or maybe, with each passing day, you find yourself complaining more and more, and the same thing happens: something happens to make you realize just how trivial you were being.
It humbles you. And makes you realize what is truly important, and the things you should really be focusing your energy on. I guess it forces you to be thankful. During those moments when it's happened to me, I find myself saying: "I'm never going to complain again!" Yet slowly but surely, a short while later, you're back finding things to complain about.
I know I have a tendency to do that when things aren't going my way on the basketball court. But really, why am I complaining when my jumper's not falling, or when my ankle hurts a little bit? Even if I get a little homesick, that's nothing to complain about. No one is forcing me to be away from my family and friends.
I'm all for venting, and letting your feelings be known, but not to the point of whining and complaining. Complaining gets nothing accomplished, and it surely can't be a healthy thing to continuously do.
The world always has a tendency to throw you off-balance: whether it's something in your own life, your friend's/family member's life, or with someone you hardly know. Ready or not, those times do come.
I'm not saying that it's good that these things happen. But I am saying it's good to re-gain perspective, and re-assess what we have to be thankful for. What are the things that really matter?
"Life's up and downs provide windows of opportunity to determine...[your] values and goals...Think of using all obstacles as stepping stones to build the life you want" ~ Anonymous
So here's what I'm trying to say: Let's all try to do a better job of keeping things in perspective on our own (myself included!). Let's not rely on the world to shock us back into realizing what's really important.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Reality Check


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By Mark Heenan
Star batting pair Paul Jubber and Matt Caulfield helped Ocean Grove into a commanding position at stumps against Drysdale on Saturday.
Playing coach Paul Jubber (113) scored his third hundred for the Grubbers, while new recruit Caulfield belted four sixes and nine boundaries in his innings of 95.
Ocean Grove was all out for 264 from 71.1 overs on day one of the round six two-day clash.
Drysdale seized control of the match early on its home deck to have Ocean Grove in deep trouble at 5/71.
It was carnage at one stage the visitors were reeling at 4/36 with its top order of Huon Bertino (3), Mick Thornton (4), Andre Scholtz (9) Michael Kenneady (0) all out in quick succession.
Jubber who hit 16 boundaries and one six, then combined in a 160-run fifth wicket partnership with Caulfield.
Jubber conceded the Grubbers had a fight on their hands to resurrect their innings after a poor start.
"Our backs were against the wall and he (Caulfield) was very determined and was up for the contest – so really pleased for him to make an impact as he has with both bat and ball," Jubber told the Voice.
"I think Matt and I sort of put the game back on our terms."
Jubber praised the Drysdale bowlers including new ball opener Blake Robinson, who took 3/46 from 17 overs.
"Drysdale bowled really well early and they capitalised and took their opportunities and then they missed a few catches – that probably cost them dearly,"
"They played pretty well early doors.
"Blake (Robinson) hits the pitch pretty hard, swings the ball late, he bowls pretty straight – he was their best bowler."
Drysdale Cricket Club coach Shane Cutajar said it was a tough way to end the day after the bottom-placed Hawks struck with four early wickets for the second time in three weeks.
"It is two (games) in a row we have taken four really early vital wickets against two really good batting sides," Cutajar said.
"Unfortunately for us we feel we were on the end of two really stiff LBW decisions – one of the guys goes onto make a hundred and one guy goes onto make 95."
Hawk bowler Troy Jones (3/61) also finished with a three-wicket haul from his 19 overs, while Luke Malcolm (2/58) picked up two scalps.
The Hawks require 265 for victory this Saturday.
OCEAN Grove A1 suffered its first loss of the season on 11 November going down to reigning A Grade premier Anglesea at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval.
The Grubbers are still at the top of the A1 ladder with a 4-1 record after five rounds.
LINDON Giuffrida cashed in with the bat to score his first ever hundred as Ocean Grove A2 compiled a strong first innings total against Newcomb on day one of its two-day game at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval.
Giuffrida, an A1 bowler relegated to A2 at the expense of Billy Foord Englesman who made his A1 debut after his A2 seven-wicket haul on 11 November, smashed 11 boundaries in a blistering knock of 103.
The Grubbers won the toss and batted first, finishing on 7/249 from 75 overs.
Jubber said he was pleased for Giuffrida who showcased his all-round talents after being dropped from A1.
"We were really pleased for Lindo, we're delighted he has scored his first hundred for the club," Jubber said.
"Most importantly it was his response to being dropped and fighting back and putting his hand up to play back in the A1s which was the most pleasing aspect."
Giuffrida shared in an 87-run fourth wicket partnership stand with youngster Fletcher Long (53) who scored a timely half-century.
OCEAN Grove B2 requires 278 runs for victory against Jan Juc when its two-day clash resumes this Saturday at Bellbrae Reserve.
Batting first the Sharks compiled 9/277 from 60 overs.
Grubbers bowlers Marcus Wirth (2/28), Tahj Wirth (2/52) and Matthew Stanic (2/53) all took two wickets apiece.
The Jan Juc trio of Gerard Cook (50) Dennis Bilston (51) and Cole Fox (50 not out) all scored half centuries.
A crucial unbeaten knock of 85 not out from Greg Scarpa helped Ocean Grove D Grade score a 65-run victory in its one-day clash against Wallington.
Batting first at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve the Grubbers piled on the runs to finish at 3/217 from 40 overs.
Tyler Carmody was unbeaten on 50, while Zack Carmody was 44 not out.
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My new go-to bracelet is actually one of the strands from my DIY Multi-strand Necklace post [wrapped multiple times].
If you are planning to make the bracelet (or planning to wear the necklace as a bracelet, I would definitely recommending using the stretchy jewelry thread and/or a clasp. Makes life a lot easier!


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My boy Hen sent me THIS the other day.
First of all this is awesome, even in a vacuum. The title is appropriately misleading, Rose has the skills to challenge even Joakim, and the kid looks like he's genuinely having fun out there. I mean, when is your best player also your hypeman? When does that happen?
However, I mention the vacuum because I was SHOCKED when I saw this. And not because I didn't think Derrick had some serious dancing chops. Its because everything I've seen of Rose up to this point has been a complete stone-face. Maybe its the injuries, maybe its the pressure that comes with being the #1 pick and the youngest MVP ever, but dude does not smile. Dude does not laugh. Dude talks Joe Johnson slow and will never, NEVER dance.
Seriously, here's Rose at the All-Star Game. (start at about 1:15) The title picture is from this event.
That's a great video for a number of reasons. Lebron's crotch grab as he walks on. Dwight Howard's joyous smile as he realizes he can clown for the cameras and play basketball without anyone taking it seriously. And Derrick Rose's absolute uncomfortableness with this moment. Everyone's smiling and dancing. Rose is looking at his teammates like someone badmouthed his mother or slept with his girlfriend. In fact, the event actually spawned an ESPN article where Rose argued that the All-Star Game was neither the time nor the place for dancing. Sheesh.
Fast forward two years. THIS is Team USA doing the shmoney dance on the international podium after winning the gold, further hammering in to the rest of the world how arrogant and obnoxious Americans can be. I know its a short clip, but look for Rose. Its easy to notice him when you realize he's the only one completely immobile. Its even highlighted by an aerial shot where all his teammates are bouncing around him and feeling the moment.
C'MON! You're back from injury. You got to represent your country! You won the gold medal with the youngest, most inexperienced US Olympic Squad yet! No smile? Nothing??
Something terrible has happened to Derrick Rose. And we may never see him dance again.
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World Synergy Raises Money to Support Toys for Tots Through its Likes4Tikes Annual Campaigns.
Likes4Tikes originated from an idea to leverage the power of social media for a greater good. In essence, if you decide to "Like" the idea of giving, a donation of $1 will be made to the Toys for Tots Foundation to provide Christmas gifts to children whose families are not be able to provide gifts to celebrate the holidays. Your dollar can be in Honor of someone or in Memory of someone. What a great way to celebrate the holidays by keeping our loved ones in our thoughts.
Begun in 1995, the Toys for Tots organization was founded on the goal to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive and patriotic citizens.
Since its inception, Toys for Tots has donated over 469 million toys to over 216 million less fortunate children.
Likes4Tikes supports the Toys for Tots organization and all monies raised by "Liking" this page will be donated to buy toys for needy kids. Toy distribution takes place mid to late December, so "Like" our page today to join in on the giving!
World Synergy is committed to raising money to support Toys for Tots through its Likes4Tikes annual campaigns. Join us in our efforts to make a small difference for a big cause.
In 2012, thanks to everyone's efforts, we received 151 Likes and due to that level of engagement, we donated 59 toys. That was more than double what we contributed in 2011. Help us beat our goal to get 1,500 Likes this year and bring loads of smiles to needy kids in our area for the holidays.


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Griffin Conner, a med-school dropout having left in a haze of disgrace, is forced to return to Bethune General Hospital as its newest orderly and work alongside his family.
Mel does everything in her power to save a gravely wounded Sandy, while Griffin finally confronts the reality of his addiction.
A clumsy attempt at addressing Griffin's drug problem pushes him further down the spiral.
Mel explores the significance of a literal and figurative broken heart, while Griffin embarks on a drug-fueled odyssey.
Allen works to diagnose a reclusive young woman's illness, while Griffin begins to come apart at the seams.
Cutler is drawn into a critical case with a husband and wife who are at odds over the treatment of her unexplained illness.
Exhilarated by her new romance with Cutler, Mel is uncharacteristically reckless in the operating room.
Allen performs an extraordinarily rare and dangerous medical procedure, and Zoe's mother turns up at Beth-H unexpectedly.
Griffin is forced to account for his actions when a patient dies while under his supervision.
When an injured firefighter develops curious and frightening post-op symptoms, Mel and Jerry clash over how to proceed.
An explosion rips through the downstairs of Beth-H, changing lives there forever.
Sandy struggles to say goodbye to Brian as her reconfigured family rally around to support her. Zoe and Griffin organize a labour stoppage after Lonnie is fired.
A tumultuous day at the hospital gives way to an awkward dinner with Brian's family, leading to an astonishing revelation for Sandy.
Griffin starts to spin out of control after a harrowing car accident evokes a traumatic event from his past and Bruno gives Mel some vital tips on purse string suturing.
When Rebecca is brought into the ER with a mysterious paralysis creeping up her body, Allen has to scramble to find out what's happening before it's too late.
An offhand comment from Allen sends Melissa into a tailspin, while Brian desperately tries to atone for a past mistake.
Bruno shocks everyone by making an obscure diagnosis that saves a patient's life, and a momentous secret from his past is revealed. After being kicked by a patient, Sandy calls Melissa for help instead of Brian.
When two babies die of a mysterious infection in the Paediatric ICU, Allen scrambles to find patient zero before Bethune General suffers a full-blown outbreak.
Brian resolves to improve his patient interaction after receiving several complaints, while Griffin forms an unlikely bond with a cantankerous war veteran. Dr. Tuttle refuses to consider Sandy's diagnosis of a rare disease in a dancer.
Griffin's first day as Bethune's newest porter is a rocky one, while Melissa forges an unlikely connection with the sister of a patient whose life she is scrambling to save.
The Conner family is thrown back together in a haze of blood and confusion, as prodigal son Griffin returns to his second family home - Bethune General Hospital.


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The holidays are underway! For a lot of people this can be a really stressful time of year. Allowing yourself the opportunity to relax is key to keeping those stress and anxiety levels under control. To most of us, the epitome of relaxation includes a day at the spa. So that's why in this episode of Ramona Revealed we're going down to China Blue Day Spa! Which is practically my second home! They always get my hair styled exactly the way I want it. They opened May 1, 2001 and currently have 8 hairstylists, 2 manicurists, 1 esthetician, and 2 salon coordinators.
When you enter, the atmosphere is so warm and comforting there's always a smiling face to greet you with a nice cup of coffee or water. You're even welcome to just hang out and chit chat if you want! One of the really great things about them is their Dry Bar. In case you're not familiar with it, A drybar is all about great blowout style – it's faster, more affordable, and so much more fun than your typical salon! The stylists at China Blue are masters of the round brush, and queens of the blow dryer – their mission is to leave you feeling like you're ready to hit the red carpet at a Hollywood premiere. Tap into your inner hottie and face the world head on!
China Blue is exclusively a Paul Mitchell Salon. Which means that All of their stylists are completely educated in Paul Mitchell Color and its' product line; allowing them to meet client needs and their stylists attend continued education that provides them with the most up to date styles and trends. This is the best place to be spoiled, relax and leave looking and feeling so fabulous!
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Local Search is the Holy Grail of Business
There are now more mobile devices in the world than personal computers. Consumers tend to use mobile devices for spontaneous consumer products and services searches that cause permanent changes in behavior. Local SEO will be the competitive edge you'll need in the future if you are a local business (where customers visit your location in order … Read more Local Search is the Holy Grail of Business


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Office 365 Apps: Are you up to speed?
We recently had an all-hands meeting where we asked our teammates to give a 5 minute overview on one of the Microsoft Office 365 offerings. Wow – we were surprised to see how many can be sewn into useful business cases. It was so successful and useful that we want to share the cross-team collaboration on app integration and use cases with you. Come join PPM Works as we walk through some great apps (that are free with Office 365) – you will leave feeling confident in how to use the apps, how they differ, and how to start using them today.
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Carl Debrodie Benefit Concert
Holts Summit Civic Association, 282 S Greenway Dr., Holts Summit MO. 65043
Plain & Simple will be performing LIVE in support of Carl Debrodie. A young man who lost his life to early. Please come out & show your love & support for this young man's memory & his family. Help us raise awareness to prevent tragedies like this from reoccurring.


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A more recent publication of this set of statistics is available.
Latest publication: Volume index of industrial output 2020, April
Published: 8 November 2019
Industrial output decreased month-on-month in September but increased year-on-year
Seasonally adjusted industrial output (TOL BCD) fell by 1.2 per cent in September from the month before. According to Statistics Finland, industrial output adjusted for working days was 0.3 per cent higher in September 2019 compared to September 2018. Adjusted for working days, industrial output went up by 2.4 per cent in January to September from one year back.
Trend and seasonally adjusted series of industrial output (BCD), 2007/01 to 2019/09
Seasonally adjusted change in industrial output (BCD) from previous month, %, TOL 2008
Examined by main industry, seasonally adjusted industrial output grew in September only in the industry of mining and quarrying, by 8.5 per cent. Output decreased in all other main industries from the month before. The drop was heaviest in the chemical industry, by 1.0 per cent, in the electrical and electronics industry, by 1.7 per cent, and in the food industry, by 2.1 per cent.
Seasonal adjusted change in industrial output by industry, 8/2019 to 9/2019, %, TOL 2008
Revised data for September 2019 will be published at 8 am on 10/12/2019 in connection with the release of industrial output data for October 2019. The revision is influenced by the estimation used in the latest release, which is based on the Tax Administration's data on self-assessed taxes used for enterprises with fewer than 50 employees. Because of the method used, seasonally adjusted figures for previous months may change even if the original figures do not become revised. The seasonally adjusted figures will also be adjusted for working days.
Source: Volume Index of Industrial Output 2019, September. Statistics Finland
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- Appendix figure 1. Three months' year-on-year change in manufacturing (C) sub-industries adjusted for working days (TOL 2008) (8.11.2019)
- Appendix figure 2. Trend series of manufacturing sub-industries, 2007/01 to 2019/09, TOL 2008 (8.11.2019)
- Appendix figure 3. Seasonally adjusted industrial output Finland, Germany, Sweden, France and United Kingdom (BCD) 2007 to 2019, TOL 2008 (8.11.2019)
- Revisions in these statistics
- Revisions in these statistics (8.11.2019)
Updated 8.11.2019
Official Statistics of Finland (OSF):
Volume index of industrial output [e-publication].
ISSN=1798-9272. September 2019. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [referred: 9.7.2020].
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As we begin a new year, we want to pause and reflect on you, our donors who sustain MAP's work worldwide. Through the comments you send and through the gratitude from those whom we serve, we pause with profound humility for the work MAP is able to perform in God's name.
These comments are the encouragement we need to continue to advance MAP's mission of providing life-changing medicines and health supplies to the world's neediest.
We want to share some of these donor comments with you as we begin a new year. These comments come from donors near and far, many expressing their gratitude and support of our mission.


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A Simple Look at Macronutrient Focused Dieting
What Macronutrients are, why they're important for strength training and types of macronutrient focused diets.
What kind of diet do you think you're on?
Is it one that's going to help you gain and maintain muscle? How about lose fat?
Before you pick a diet you need a little bit of background information first.
Let's take a look at what macronutrients are.
We'll talk about why they're important for strength training. Finally, we'll talk about types of macronutrient focused diets.
You Need to Know What Macronutrients Are
Nutrients are substances we get from foods that become the fuel your body needs to work properly.
There are 6 different classes of nutrients:
- Carbohydrates
- Fats
- Proteins
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Water
There are a few different ways to categorize these.
For our purposes, we'll put them into two broad categories;
- Energy yielding nutrients (macronutrients)
- Non-energy yielding nutrients (vitamins, minerals and water).
Macronutrients or macros, are what your body is able to digest and produce energy from. The most common unit of energy is the Kilocalorie or simply, the calorie.
There are three main macronutrients:
- Protein
- Fat
- Carbohydrate
The food you eat is filled with various mixes of these. This is reflected on nutrition descriptions;
- Protein contains 4 calories per gram
- Fat contains 9 calories per gram
- Carbohydrate contains 4 calories per gram
The same basic foods (the grape for example) might vary greatly in a different form.
For Example:
- 1 cup of raisins (145 grams not packed)
- 434 calories
- 0.7 grams of fat
- 115 grams of carbohydrate
- 4.5 grams of protein
- 1 cup of grapes (92 grams)
- 62 calories
- 0.3 grams of fat
- 16 grams of carbohydrate
- 0.6 grams of protein
When foods have more calories per gram, we call them energy dense. When a food has more nutrients per gram we call it nutrient dense.
Foods do contain other ingredients like fiber, phytochemicals, alcohols, additives and pigments. Those will be addressed at another time.
There is a fourth macronutrient, alcohol. Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram but, that will be covered another time.
Why Macronutrients are Important for Strength Training
Weight loss, maintenance and gain are controlled by calories. Macros make up a large part of the results you get from fitness.
Your macros will change based on your overall goals and life stage.
Ex.When you play sports, have a child or go on a diet that puts you in a caloric deficit, your protein needs go up.
Fats are important because they are used in the formation of hormones.
If you're an endurance runner, you likely know that you need carbohydrates to train hard.
What about staying healthy?
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies has established an acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR) to tell you general ranges of each macro you need in order to not get sick.
All numbers are the percentage of your overall daily calories:
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges for Health
For Children 1-3 Years Old
- Protein 5-20%
- Fat 30-40%
- Carbohydrates 45-65%
For Children 4-18 Years Old
- Protein 10-30%
- Fat 25-35%
- Carbohydrates 45-65%
For Adults 19+Years Old
- Protein 10-35%
- Fat 20-35%
- Carbohydrates 45-65%
You can choose to go outside of these numbers. They are general recommendations but, they are backed by strong research.
A healthy adult woman on a 1600 calorie diet might eat a diet that looks like this:
- Calories: 1600
- Protein (35%)-140g or 560 calories
- Fat (20%)-35.5g or 320 calories
- Carbohydrate (45%)-180g or 720 calories
A high-protein/carbohydrate diet like this might be good for strength training.
Now that you know a little bit about macronutrients and why they're important, let's look at diets.
What is Macronutrient Focused Dieting?
Macronutrient focused dieting is one of the four kinds of diets out there.
For review from What Beginners Need to Know About Nutrition and Dieting, the others are:
- Food Elimination Focused
- Timing Focused
- Serving and Food Group Focused
Macronutrient focused dieting is control over one of the three main macronutrients.
Food labels will have nutritional breakdowns of what macros are present in a food.
What kind of diet do you think you're on?
Broad Kinds of Macronutrient Focused Diets
- Low-Fat- 20-35% of calories from Fat
- Low-Carb- <45% of calories from Carbohydrates
- High-Protein- >25% calories from Protein
- IIFYM (If it fits your macros)
- Low Energy Diets (800-1200 calories a day)
- Ketogenic Diets (A subcategory of low-carb)-<10% of total calories from Carbohydrates
The Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition expands on these diets here.
If you want to lose fat, you may opt to go on the lower end with carbohydrates or fat and keep your protein high. The calories you cut need to come from somewhere. As long as you're in a healthy range, the choice is yours.
Some people with special health conditions seem to fair better on certain kinds of diets.
I have three clients with PCOS. They seem to get better health outcomes on low carb diets.
Those people are outside the scope of this article.
If you're in sports, carbs are a preferred fuel source with:
- Sprinting
- Lifting really heavy things for an hour
- Other high intensity activities
For a pretty good lecture on the subject of athletes and performance on low-carb diets, look no further than this presentation by Alan Aragon and Jeff Volek at the 2013 National Personal Trainers conference.
You can find more IOM recommendations for vitamins, minerals and macros here.
Learn how to turn numbers into food by reading this guide on meal prepping.


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Prescription Drug Drop Boxes
Prescription Drug Drop Boxes are a safe, secure way to dispose of unwanted medications. The Drop Boxes are an effort to prevent prescription drug abuse and accidental poisonings in Green County as well as help protect local waterways.
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YOU can help prevent the misuse of prescription medication by safely securing your medications.
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Ten spectacular races held in glorious conditions on Barcelona's azure waters saw plenty of thrills and spills as the eight international teams fought for vital points ahead of tomorrow's finale.
The key to success was nailing the reaching starts set by race director John Craig - and Extreme Sailing Series heavy hitters Oman Air, Red Bull Sailing Team and SAP Extreme Sailing Team were happy to oblige.
An impressive scorecard boasting three wins, three seconds and three thirds moves Phil Robertson's Oman Air from third into pole position, while Red Bull Sailing Team end the day in second, just six points behind their Omani rivals, having only finished outside of the podium once.
SAP Extreme Sailing Team notched up four victories and two runners-up spots to jump from sixth to third, just ten points behind Oman Air.
Robertson, who joined Oman Air at the start of 2017, said: "We kept it pretty simple but our starting was on point and that was the key with reaching starts - if you can get to mark one in good shape then you're doing well.
"We had our trigger pulls locked in and our speed on the reaches were really nice, so that gave us a good position to take the race from there.
"Tomorrow is another day though - we have to come in fresh and hope to find the same form we had today."
Adam Minoprio, helmsman of SAP Extreme Sailing Team, was equally happy with his team's performance, especially after they stole victory from Oman Air in the dying moments of the last race of the day.
"We had a great day - we started where we wanted to start and finished strongly," he said. "We're pretty happy."
Meanwhile one race win and a third place finish were not enough to prevent Alinghi, the overnight Act leaders, slipping to fourth place - unfamiliar territory for the normally well-polished Swiss outfit.
"For sure it wasn't our best day," Alinghi co-skipper Arnaud Psarofaghis said. "I think you have days like that where you don't start well and you make a few mistakes on the racecourse. But everything is on the table tomorrow - we have some points to catch up on and we will see how it goes."
NZ Extreme Sailing Team shot out of the blocks with victory in the day's opener but then struggled to replicate that form, only reaching the podium on one other occasion to finish the day in fifth.
Similarly sixth-placed Land Rover BAR Academy, recent winners of the Red Bull Youth America's Cup, could only muster one third place finish.
Jordi Xammar, the 23-year-old skipper of Spanish wildcard team FNOB Impulse, scored four fourth places in ten races in what is the team's debut event in a foiling GC32 to move into seventh.
It was an achievement not missed by the crowds that lined the stadium racecourse, as they erupted in cheers each time the young crew crossed the line. Xammar and his men repaid the favour with a spot of showboating once racing was over.
Spain's Team Extreme, skippered by 1992 Olympic bronze medallist Mitch Booth, go into the final day of Act 4 in eighth place, 23 points behind their fellow wildcard team.
In the Flying Phantom series French team Cup Legend jumped from third to first with two race wins that leave them tied on points with Austrian rivals Red Bull Sailing Team.
Tomorrow's action kicks off with Flying Phantom racing from 1000 local time (UTC+2) with the main event, the GC32 Stadium Racing, beginning at 1400.
Fans around the globe can tune in to watch the live broadcast of racing on the Extreme Sailing Series' Facebook and Youtube channels from 1400 to 1700 local time.
Extreme Sailing Series™ Act 4, Barcelona standings after Day 3, 16 races (22.07.17)
Position / Team / Points
1st Oman Air (OMA) Phil Robertson, Pete Greenhalgh, James Wierzbowski, Ed Smyth, Nasser Al Mashari 164 points.
2nd Red Bull Sailing Team (AUT) Roman Hagara, Hans Peter Steinacher, Stewart Dodson, Adam Piggott, Will Tiller 158 points.
3rd SAP Extreme Sailing Team (DEN) Rasmus Køstner, Adam Minoprio, Mads Emil Stephensen, Pierluigi de Felice, Richard Mason 154 points.
4th Alinghi (SUI) Arnaud Psarofaghis, Nicolas Charbonnier, Timothé Lapauw, Nils Frei, Yves Detrey 151 points.
5th NZ Extreme Sailing Team (NZL) Chris Steele, Graeme Sutherland, Harry Hull, Mike Bullot, Josh Salthouse 129 points.
6th Land Rover BAR Academy (GBR) Rob Bunce, Chris Taylor, Oli Greber, Will Alloway, Adam Kay 129 points.
7th FNOB Impulse (ESP) Jordi Xammar, Joan Cardona, Luis Bugallo, Kevin Cabrera, Florian Trittel 113 points.
8th Team Extreme (ESP) Mitch Booth, Alberto Torné, Jordi Sánchez, Jordi Booth, Tom Buggy 90 points.
World Sailing Newsletter
World Sailing Newsletter is the weekly online newsletter of World Sailing.
It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easy-to-use format.
It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easy-to-use format.


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The VQA regions in Ontario are the epicentres of food and wine culture. World-class chefs have taken note and are bringing incredible taste adventures to locals and visitors. From mobile food trucks and local farmers' markets to critically acclaimed restaurants there is no better place to experience innovative cuisine and VQA wines all in one extraordinary place. Browse through our restaurant listings and click on the Restaurant name for more details.
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by Justin Difazzio
We're so proud to announce the newest member of the OC team!
Therese Ballinger comes to us from Montgomery, IL, bringing ten years of experience in project management, client care, and website development. She will continue her reputation of excellence as our client manager, serving as the liaison between the sales department and the creative branch. You can all expect a warm reception, sense of humor, and eye for detail when you work with Therese.
"As our creative team takes on long-term client campaigns and more in-depth projects, it was essential to find someone like Therese with the depth of knowledge she brings to the team," explains Brian Oster, our fearless leader. "She'll provide the high level of project management our clients are accustomed to as we continue into our third year of steady growth."
When asked what she looked forward to here, Therese said, "Treating each project as my own and developing wonderful relationships with my clients; that's just one reason why I love what I do."
We're so happy to have Therese here. She's already made us laugh daily, helped keep us on task, and proven herself an indispensable asset! Help us welcome her by saying hello the next time you call or stop into the office.


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When the Navy retired its last aged battleship in 1992, it pledged to the Marine Corps that it would continue fulfilling one of the warships' missions: naval gunfire support for troops ashore. More than a quarter of a century later, and after more than a billion dollars spent, the service's intended replacements — rocket-assisted GPS-guided shells — have yet to materialize.
The effort has been marked by a string of technological disappointments. Rocket motors failed to ignite. Guidance fins wouldn't pop out. Antennas couldn't acquire satellite signals before shells smashed to the ground. In decades of testing, the Navy has been unable to build replacement weapons that reliably worked, much less at an affordable price. This research-and-development failure has resulted in 36 new warships with advanced deck guns, but not the specialized munitions they were designed to fire. The Navy intends to commission 13 more ships the same way and has no immediate plan or clear option for fulfilling its promise to the corps.
Officials at the Marine Corps' Combat Development Command in Quantico, Va., where the service sets its weapons requirements, said the Navy's current gunfire shortfalls pose a "significant risk" to amphibious attacks, which at one time required artillery that can reach an adversary's shore from 40 nautical miles away to support invading forces. The Navy's current deck guns can only fire as far as 13 nautical miles. (end of excerpt)
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She was wearing those cute denim shorts again. That was Jackson's first observation when he stepped onto the stone patio. The fact that she was oblivious to his presence gave him ample opportunity to admire her petite body, and dang, he totally appreciated the view.
With a pair of earbuds popped in, Mia bobbed her head to the music as she raked the fresh layer of dirt in the empty flowerbeds lining the fence. When Jackson glanced around, he was impressed by how much she'd already accomplished today. The jungle-length grass was freshly mowed, all the monstrous weeds had been pulled out, and the beds around the perimeter were dug out and topped with new soil.
He took a step forward and cleared his throat, but Mia's back stayed turned. Her arms and shoulders were bare, and her golden-brown tan shimmered in the sunlight. Lord, she was pretty. He couldn't take his eyes off her.
A few more steps and his scuffed-up combat boots met the grass, but Mia still didn't turn around.
Sighing, Jackson raised his voice and called out, "Afternoon, sugar."
The rake clattered out of her hand, a loud shriek escaping her lips as she spun around in surprise. The movement was so quick that her sneaker-clad feet got tangled together, her arms windmilled and she went down like a stone.
Right on her ass.
F***in' hell.
"Oh my God! You scared the living crap out of me!" she yelled, her green eyes burning with annoyance. "Who sneaks up on people like that? Who?"
Despite himself, Jackson laughed, which only made those mesmerizing eyes burn brighter.
Mia yanked out her earbuds and shot to her feet, advancing on him like a predator. "Don't do stuff like that! What if I had a heart condition? And what if—wait a sec. What are you doing here? Oh man. Did you follow me here?" Her breaths came out in pants. "I'm flabbergasted right now. Jackson, was it? I'm flabbergasted, Jackson."
Another wave of laughter poured out of him. She looked so confused and upset and he knew he shouldn't laugh. He really, really shouldn't be laughing, but his attempt at reconnecting with this woman had failed so miserably it was impossible not to find it hilarious.
"And you're laughing at me," Mia said in disbelief. "Wow. Just. Wow."
"I'm sorry," he choked out. "I don't mean to laugh, darlin'. But the look on your face right now…" He smothered another chuckle and tried to compose himself. "Shit. I really am sorry. Why don't we start over? Afternoon, Mia. It's good to see you again."
She gaped at him.
"I'm not following you," he added. "I'm friends with Seth and Miranda."
"You're friends with Seth and Miranda."
"Yep. I caught a ride with Seth from the base—"
"You caught a ride with Seth from the base."
"Yeah, we're both SEALs. Anyway—"
"You're both SEALs."
"—he's drivin' me home soon, but I wanted to say hi to you before we—"
"You wanted to say hi."
Jackson stopped. "Are you just gonna keep repeating everything I say?"
"Are you going to prove to me I'm not being stalked right now?" she shot back. "Because I'm not sold on that yet, bud."
He swept his gaze over her indignation-flushed cheeks. "You're dang pretty when you're mad, sugar."
Her jaw fell open again. "Flirting? You're flirting with me? How about explaining yourself, sir!"
Amusement tickled his throat. "All righty. Here's the thing, Mia. I'd really like to have dinner with you."
"Oh, for the love of…"
"Unfortunately, you were mighty difficult the last time we spoke, so I figured we needed to try this again."
Her mouth slammed shut. She looked around the backyard for a moment, and then understanding dawned in her eyes. "Wait a minute—you hired my company to work this yard so you could ask me out again? This job is a farce?"
His lips twitched. "The job is not a farce. This is my wedding present to Seth and Miranda. You saw the state of their yard—it definitely needed the work."
"But you specifically requested me to do it."
Mia shook her head in amazement. "You do realize that's nuts, right?"
"Naah, it's not nuts. Just persistent."
"Persistent," she echoed.
"Persistent," he confirmed. When she didn't speak, he slanted his head and searched her gaze. "So, about that dinner…"
This time her jaw opened so wide it almost hit the grass. "Seriously? After everything I just heard, sugar, what makes you think I'd go out with you?"
"Because you want to."


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The first in a series of artist interviews by the Guiton St. Artists.
This series of interviews features resident artists.
The Guiton St. Artists are a group of representational, impressionist and abstract artists whose studio is located in the West Loop Building at Guiton Street, in Houston, Texas. The studios are off Richmond and the 610 Loop.
In 1996, artist Bruce Williamson moved into the building and established his studio in the Galleria area. He has taught many artists and some of these artists later followed him to Guiton Street.
Work shown by Ratliff, Buikema, and André
Today, 20 artists studio in the building and receive visitors by invitation or appointment. The annual show initially held by Bruce Williamson grew to become a studio open house event. The open house is now held two times a year opening studios to the public in the spring and fall. Artists also hold individual exhibitions throughout the year.
Guiton St. Artists
West Loop Building
4848 Guiton St.
Houston, Texas 77027


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Battle Ground, WA
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Joan Anderson, PT, DPT
Joan AndersonPT, DPT
Email: [email protected]
Joan Anderson, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist and the Battle Ground Clinic Director.
A Colorado native, Joan earned her undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah in 2000 and both her Masters and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees at Regis University in Denver, Colorado in 2002 and 2003, respectively. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and her clinic specialties include orthopedics, manual therapy, women's health, and pediatrics.
In her free time, Joan enjoys water skiing, swimming, hiking, and reading.
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Kristen Kenny, PTA
Kristen KennyPTA
Kristen earned her Associate of Applied Science at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, WY in 2016 and is a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner. She enjoys treating a wide variety of orthopedic conditions with focus on manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and education.
She moved here from Wyoming in July 2018 and in her free time enjoys exploring the PNW with her husband and two children. She enjoys roller skating, bowling, hiking and hopes to one day start an animal rescue.
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Katie Bradley, PT, DPT
Katie BradleyPT, DPT
Email: [email protected]
Katie Bradley, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist in Battle Ground.
Katie earned her undergraduate degree at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington, followed by her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in Bismarck, North Dakota. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, with a special interest in the orthopedic and geriatric populations, enjoying general orthopedics, manual therapy, exercise with focus toward functional activities including work or sports, balance, and vestibular based disorders.
Katie grew up in Carson, Washington. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors hiking and horseback riding, as well as traveling and spending time with family and friends.
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Melissa Ramirez, PT, DPT
Melissa RamirezPT, DPT
Email: [email protected]
Melissa Ramirez, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist in Battle Ground.
Melissa received her undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos, CA. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Oncology Section of the APTA.
She enjoys treating a variety of orthopedic issues. Her areas of interest include manual therapy, chronic pain, strength and balance training, and oncology.
Outside the clinic, Melissa enjoys skiing, hiking, and sampling craft beers with her wife and friends.
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Ellie Petri, PT, LMP, RYT
Ellie PetriPT, LMP, RYT
Email: [email protected]
Ellie Petri, PT, LMP, RYT, is a physical therapist in Battle Ground.
Ellie has specialized in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy for 18 years, graduating from the University of Washington Medical Department with a degree in physical therapy in 2000. She is a licensed massage therapist, has her yoga teaching certification, and was an anatomy instructor at The School of Therapeutic Touch for two consecutive years. She has been working as a women's health specialist for the last 8 years, even relocating to Houston, Texas to work at The Woman's Hospital of Texas, a National Association of Continence designated Center for Excellence.
The combination of orthopedic and pelvic health training allows Ellie to work with a variety of diagnoses, including neck and back pain, pre- and post-partum pain, incontinence, pelvic pain, sports injuries, general orthopedic issues, post-surgical management, scoliosis, lymphedema, migraines, and gait and balance training. She co-authored a book on pregnancy, Healthy for Two, which was released in 2017. In 2018. Ellie obtained her Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) designation, allowing her to better serve patients who need bandaging, compression, and MLD in her community.
Ellie loves being active and successfully completed the 2005 Ironman World Championship race in Hawaii. Six months prior, she had not begin training, did not own a bicycle, and did not know how to freestyle swim. She has run 12 marathons, including Boston in 2013.
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Rheba Nall, PTA
Rheba NallPTA
Email: [email protected]
Rheba Nall, PTA, is a physical therapist assistant in Battle Ground.
Rheba completed her Associate of Applied Science degree at Mt. Hood Community College. She enjoys treating a wide variety of orthopedic injuries. Her areas of interest include manual therapy, soft tissue/joint mobilization, therapeutic exercise, and educating her patients about their dysfunction.
In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with her family and friends.
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Simon Waite, LAT, ATC
Simon WaiteLAT, ATC
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Simon Waite, LAT, ATC, is a Certified Athletic Trainer and the Head Athletic Trainer at Prairie High School in Vancouver.
Simon graduated from Washington State University with his Bachelor of Science degree in athletic training, as well as a Masters in Teaching.
In his free time, he enjoys running, basketball, mountain biking, skiing, tennis, golf, and disc golf.
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Mason Trezise, LAT, ATC
Mason TreziseLAT, ATC
Email: [email protected]
Mason Trezise, LAT, ATC, is the Head Athletic Trainer at Battle Ground High School.
Mason graduated from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Athletic Training. While at Capital, he was also an NCAA student-athlete competing in track & field. He begins his career with ProActive Physical Therapy Specialists working primarily in the high school setting.
In his free time, Mason enjoys trying new foods and staying active by running and weight training.


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Vision 2020: Competing in a World of Sectors without Borders
The theme of the conference is based on India Vision 2020 and is an endeavour to pay homage to one of the greatest visionaries India has ever had; Dr. A. P.J. Abdul Kalam. Dr. Kalam was a prominent Indian scientist who served as the 11th President of India from the year 2002 to 2007. Renowned for his pivotal role in the nation's civilian space programme and military missile development, he was known as the Missile Man of India. He served as the Chief Scientific Adviser to the Prime Minister in the 1990s before becoming the President of India in 2002. Immensely popular during his term, he earned the moniker as People's President. He was honoured with several awards including the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, for his contribution to the nation's Space Programme. Dr. Kalam believed in developing India from within, making the nation sustainable, and he firmly believed that agriculture was the backbone of the country. He also believed that India has to be self-sufficient in many sectors of the economy, all of this is explained in detail in his books India 2020: A vision for the New Millennium and A Manifesto for Change: A Sequel to India 2020. With just a few more years left for the deadline of India Vision 2020, the conference would lay emphasis on the theme: Competing in a World of Sectors without Borders. The ongoing digital revolution, which has been reducing transactional costs every year has accelerated recently with tremendous increases in electronic data, ubiquity of mobile interfaces, and the growing power of Artificial Intelligence. Together, these forces are reshaping customer expectations and creating the potential virtually for every sector with a distribution component to have its borders redrawn or redefined, at a more rapid pace than we have previously experienced. The discussions during the course of the conference would emphasize on how applicable to industries is the notion of simultaneously competing in multiple sectors, let alone reimagining sector boundaries.
The International conference on the theme Vision 2020: Competing in a World of Sectors without Borders aims to invoke action plans and coordinated efforts from people in various realms to realize Dr. Kalam's vision of India. The conference is scheduled to be conducted during March 16-17, 2018 at College of Engineering, Trivandrum, followed by a paper presentation competition on various sub themes related to the main theme of the conference. A cash prize of INR 15,000 will be awarded to the best paper and INR 7500 will be awarded to the second best paper presented at the conference on March 16, 2018 in the forenoon. Another highlight of the conference is Management Quiz for student delegates which provide an excellent platform for updating knowledge on current affairs in the realm of business. A Cash Prize of INR 5000 would be awarded to the winners of the Management Quiz. The previous conferences organized by CET School of Management has been addressed by eminent personalities from the corporate world like Mr. S. Gopalakrishnan (Former CEO & MD Infosys), Mr. Aravind Bharadwaj (Executive Director, R&D, Ashok Leyland), Mr.Arun Balakrishnan (Former CMD, HPCL), Mr. V. K. Mathews (Chairman, IBS), Dr. Rishikesha T Krishnan (Director, IIM Indore) & Prof. Sourab Mukherjee (Professor, IIM Banglore). Participation in the conference provides a platform to interact with a spectrum of business personalities from corporate and academic arena. The conference also orients at horning the event management abilities and soft skills of students. This year the aim of the conference is to provide a platform to the Corporate, Entrepreneurs, Engineers, Healthcare Professionals, Researchers, Scholars, Students and Academicians from all over the country and abrod to share their insights and also to generate ideas that could be implemented successfully to make India a self sufficient and self generating economy.
To disseminate knowledge for improving self reliance of the economy
To acquire skill set and apply the same for strategy development
To promote Make in India concept by widening markets through improved cross border trade
To make the development sustainable in all sectors
To disseminate knowledge for improving self reliance of the economy
To acquire skill set and apply the same for strategy development
To promote Make in India concept by widening markets through improved cross border trade
To make the development sustainable in all sectors


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During maintenance testing yesterday, operators at the Hope Creek nuclear power plant in New Jersey discovered that the turbine governor valve for the Unit 1 reactor would not close, "rendering the speed and flow control system for the turbine inoperable." As a result, the reactor's High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) was declared inoperable. The reactor continues to operate at 100 per cent power, and will rely on the Emergency Core Cooling System and the Reactor Core Isolation System should there be an emergency. Hope Creek has initiated an Event Response Team to attempt to correct the valve problem and reactivate the HPCI.
The single reactor at Hope Creek is a General Electric model with the same containment structure as the ones that failed at Fukushima last March. It went into service in 1986 and is licensed through 2046.


text: "I strongly believe that if there's going to be a knockout in this fight, it's going to come from me. I don't feel like Andre Ward has got the punching power, and even if he did, you know, I got the granite chin. I've been dubbed as having the granite chin. I can't be stopped. I'm a beast, it's as simple as that. You can't knock me out. You can laugh all you want, but I will not stopped. If there's a knockout in this fight, it will come from me; that's for sure. I've got the ability to hit Andre Ward on the chin with one shot and stretch him out," stated an extremely confident Carl Froch as both he Andre Ward took questions from the media in attendance during today's press conference held in New York to announce their highly-anticipated showdown in the finals of the Super six tournament. Check out what else both fighters had to say!


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Most reader sometimes experience set back in their reading life, they feel like taking a break, when they ought not to, some what define gratification on their reading habit, but the most deadly of all is the reading fatigue that make a reader feel bore after taking two to three days break out of reading.
Yes reading is time and energy consuming and only those that have crack it notch will never want to take a break from it. the jinx i want to introduce you to the jinx of cracking the reading notch, and the notch is reading fatigue. if you are a type that love fiction or the type that get fascinated with poetry this is a big blow for you, just pick a book of your interest and read it with the intention of criticizing the author,look for the author myopic view of illustration. with this you will read to the end with a full knowledge of what to say about the benefit and flaws of the book, and fattiness will never come your way ever again.
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From Chris' Weather Center blog:
Daily Archives: December 14, 2016
Arctic air before a wild weekend
Good Wednesday to one and all. We have an arctic air mass moving in later in the day, and it will bring the coldest air of the season over the next few days. From there, it's game on for a … Continue reading
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Russia: Watch these anti-ship missiles launch into the Black Sea
This is from 2004. There are a couple of interesting bits here. The first is the way they illustrate the extensive test layout. Then there are the targets. Instead of using old, derelict ships, they setup some actual targets and then they hit them, and they film it in slo-motion.
Update September 2017. Original video has vanished, replaced with different Russian missile video.