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Arnold & Porter maintains a substantial presence in the life sciences industry, with a practice that encompasses all legal areas needed to support a product's life cycle. The firm ranks highest in pricing and reimbursement and antitrust litigation, but is also a significant player in patent litigation, patent strategy, M&A and FDA counseling. The firm offers roughly 200 attorneys dedicated to the industry area, nearly half of whom hold scientific degrees.
The firm's regulatory practice is one of the premier groups focused on pharmaceutical and medical device clients. One client highlights the firm "does excellent work, is client-focused, and realistic." A peer adds, "They have some of the best pricing litigators in the country." Life sciences practice co-chair Dan Kracov supports the firm's reputation for regulatory work, with one client labeling him "the highest caliber." Jeff Handwerker is well-regarded for his work advising a number of life sciences companies in all aspects of their product development, with a particular expertise assisting pharmaceutical and medical device clients. LMG Life Sciences newcomer Mahnu Davar regularly works with Kracov assisting clients on a host of FDA-related regulatory and compliance matters.
In IP, group co-chair Matthew Wolf was awarded General Patent Litigator of the Year in Washington, DC for an active year in high-profile disputes. Among his notable representations was a case for Boston Scientific against Edwards Lifesciences, which recently settled, ending the global dispute between the two companies. David Barr and Deborah Fishman also acted alongside Wolf in the closely watched antibody dispute Amgen v Sanofi, which involves how broadly antibodies can be covered by patents. Daniel DiNapoli and Aaron Stiefel are currently acting for Pfizer in Hatch-Waxman litigations challenging two of the client's products, Xeljanz and Bosulif.
The firm's high-caliber antitrust group includes senior partner Laura Shores, who brings more than 25 years of experience in litigation. She recently acted for Novartis in multiple matters, one involving "pay for delay" allegations brought by pharmaceutical company Miami-Luken. The 2019 Government Investigations Attorney of the Year award went to DC-based Kirk Ogrosky, who is currently defending UCB in a qui tam matter involving the Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act. For product liability matters, William Hoffman is labeled "one of the best practitioners in this field of law" by a peer.
Derek Stoldt serves as co-head of the firm's M&A and life sciences transactions practice groups from the New York office. He and Aaron Gardner recently advised Novartis in its sale of cystic fibrosis products to Mylan, valued at $463 million. Julia Vax is a standout in the firm's corporate practice, who regularly represents medical device, diagnostics and biopharmaceutical companies. Past representations include Bayer in the sale of commercial rights to a compound.
Covington & Burling offers a broad-based practice in the life sciences space, with a deep bench of attorneys who contribute to the firm's longstanding reputation in regulatory counseling, transactions, patent litigation and white-collar matters. LMG Life Sciences currently recognizes 16 individuals from the firm as stars across the four main practice areas.
For regulatory work, one peer notes Covington is the "firm to beat" in the pharmaceutical space. Active in this group is Michael Labson, who is experienced advising major pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies with FDA-related issues. Pamela Forrest, a new addition to the stars list, has over 20 years of experience handling FDA matters for medical device clients. She advises clients throughout the entire life cycle including pre-market notification and approval, product recalls, and device labeling and promotion. In the pricing space, Geoffrey Hobart is active in FDA investigations involving issues related to the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Act and Medicaid Rebate statute violations.
The firm's IP team was recently involved in a matter deemed a Patent Impact Case of the Year, led by DC-based litigator Christopher Sipes. The case, Momenta Pharmaceuticals v Bristol-Myers Squibb, resulted in a precedential decision from the Federal Circuit regarding standing in an IPR appeal. Also in DC is George Pappas, who is a leading litigator in the life sciences sector, particularly for ANDA litigations. Notable representations include AstraZeneca, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Merck. Jeffrey Elikan is another standout practitioner serving pharmaceutical clients in patent disputes against generic challengers.
For financial and corporate matters, a peer says the firm "has a strong subject matter expertise and is pragmatic in their approach." Emily Leonard serves as vice chair of the firm's life sciences industry group, and is one of the firm's go-to practitioners for licensing agreements and collaborations. Edward Britton and Van Ellis also contribute to the firm's licensing capabilities. John Hurvitz is vice chair of the corporate group and life sciences industry co-chair. He handles transactions for clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, med tech and diagnostics industries, among other areas. Catherine Dargan brings deep expertise in M&A and other financial matters.
The firm receives top ranking in government investigations and white-collar matters, and is also notable for its antitrust and product liability groups. Ethan Posner stands out as one of the firm's leading litigators in the white-collar space. Notable representations include Gilead Sciences, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Acclarent in government investigations. Michael Imbroscio co-chairs the product liability practice. In the past, he has litigated on behalf of major pharmaceutical clients in products suits, including Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly.
General practice firm Goodwin Procter offers a strong roster of attorneys servicing life sciences clients in all practice areas, but is most notable for being a powerhouse in IP and transactions. The firm receives top ranking in patent litigation, patent strategy, licensing, M&A, venture capital and general corporate work. Among the firm's noteworthy matters from the past year was the Supreme Court case Helsinn v Teva, which was decided in favor of client Teva and clarified legal questions in relation to the "on-sale bar."
IP litigation co-chair Daryl Wiesen is well versed in disputes related to pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. "He is just a superb lawyer," a peer says. "It's a pleasure to be litigating against someone who is really talented. He brings the fight to you." Elizabeth Holland is well known for her experience in Hatch-Waxman litigation, often for generic pharmaceutical clients. She recently acted for Teva entity Actavis in a patent suit. Theresa Kavanaugh focuses her practice on patent prosecution and portfolio development for early stage companies. Duncan Greenhalgh has a strong reputation as a patent advisor to life sciences companies and a "great depth of biotech knowledge," according to a peer.
In financial matters, a peer says of the firm: "They have one of the largest and most successful corporate IP life sciences practices in Boston and the US." Kingsley Taft co-chairs the firm's life sciences group and is highly regarded in the field. One peer notes Taft is "definitely one of the leading lawyers in the life sciences sector," and that he is "not just a star, but a superstar" in the space. Serving alongside Taft as co-chair of the life sciences group is Mitchell Bloom, who "has a great knowledge base and is great to work with," a peer says. Stuart Cable focuses on transactions and corporate financing, representing several clients in the past year. He recently assisted Rubius Therapeutics in its initial public offering, and advised Spark Therapeutics in its $4.8 billion merger agreement with Roche. Maggie Wong assists a variety of life sciences companies with raising capital.
Notable individuals in the litigation and enforcement area are Joanne Gray and William Harrington, both based in the firm's New York branch. Gray serves as chair of the firm's products liability and mass torts practice group. Harrington, whose practice focuses on government investigations and white-collar matters, has expertise in health care fraud, the Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act and the Stark Act. He is currently representing a client in a civil and criminal investigation brought by the Department of Justice.
A leading practitioner in the regulatory group is Julie Tibbets, who specializes in product development, marketing and FDA issues that arise from transactions. In addition to pharmaceuticals, her technology expertise extends to biologics, medical devices, diagnostics, food, and other areas. Tibbets recently advised Protalix Biotherapeutics in FDA-related matters.
Hogan Lovells is an international firm with a full-service practice in the life sciences area. The firm is notable for its all-encompassing regulatory practice, for which it receives top rankings across the board. The life sciences group also receives high ratings for its practices in M&A, licensing and collaboration and white-collar matters.
The firm's top-ranked regulatory practice includes "terrific" partner David Fox, who is highly regarded as an advisor to pharmaceutical companies in FDA clearance. He is currently representing AllerQuest in its FDA approval process for developing an innovative penicillin allergy test. Medical device advisor Jonathan Kahan boasts more than 40 years of experience practicing law. He is currently assisting Hitachi with FDA market clearance for its proton beam therapy (PBT) systems. In the pricing and reimbursement arena, Alice Valder Curran is widely considered one of the standouts in her field. She currently serves as chair of the firm's global regulatory practice. Another standout is Beth Roberts, who has a "stellar reputation" in reimbursement matters for life sciences companies.
A peer praises the firm for its "strong regulatory group supporting the transactional practices," and "excellent, deep knowledge of the life sciences industry" as it relates to corporate matters. Asher Rubin is global head of the firm's life sciences group, who recently advised Tesaro in its $5.1 billion acquisition by GlaxoSmithKline. Rubin was shortlisted by LMG Life Sciences for the Corporate Attorney of the Year award in 2019. Adam Golden is head of the life sciences corporate group and is well known for his representation of clients in high-profile transactions and collaboration agreements. He recently represented Celgene in its strategic collaboration with Obsidian Therapeutics. Steve Abrams assists a variety of life sciences companies with corporate financing, transactions, licensing agreements and collaborations. He recently assisted in initial public offerings for Arbutus Biopharma and EyePoint Pharmaceuticals.
Jonathan Diesenhaus has extensive experience advising a number of life science clients involving criminal investigations and enforcement matters. Among his current clients, Diesenhaus represents William Beaumont Hospital in a multi-year investigation and associated qui tam litigation brought by the Department of Justice. Leading appellate practitioner Neal Katyal recently acted for Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer in a multidistrict litigation that challenged the labeling of the clients' anticoagulant drug Eliquis, resulting in a successful dismissal with the verdict upheld on appeal. Lauren Colton recently represented Amgen as lead counsel in a number of product liability suits related to the client's biologic product Enbrel. Colton serves as head of the firm's products law practice group.
For IP matters, Arlene Chow is one of the firm's leading life sciences practitioners, with a deep focus on the biotechnology and pharmaceutical areas. She specializes in contentious proceedings before the Patent Office, an area of continued focus in her practice. According to a client, Chow has "a very deep knowledge of the law and the science and the industry. [Her] skills in depositions and at oral hearings are superb." Chow is currently handling IPR proceedings for Merck related to patents covering pneumococcal vaccine Prevnar 13.
Latham & Watkins is an international firm with a strong roster of litigators and counselors focused on the life sciences industry. The firm is deeply qualified in the financial space, evidenced by its top ranking in every practice area involving transactional and corporate work. "Latham is one of the few firms that we see across the entire life cycle of the life sciences practice," a corporate attorney at a competing firm says. The firm is also a major IP player in biosimilars disputes and litigations under the Hatch-Waxman Act. For its wide-ranging activity in the industry, the firm was awarded 2019 Life Cycle Firm of the Year by LMG Life Sciences.
The firm's financial and corporate group is well known for having an "excellent market share" of life sciences work, says a peer. Industry group vice chair Judith Hasko is a luminary in the licensing and collaboration space, who was recently recognized through her induction into the LMG Life Sciences Hall of Fame. She recently represented Daiichi Sankyo in a $6.9 billion collaboration agreement with AstraZeneca. Alan Mendelson is experienced in a variety of corporate matters, including public offerings, transactions, collaborations and venture capital financing. Transactions star Charles Ruck acted as financial advisor to K2M in its acquisition by Stryker in a deal worth $1.4 billion.
In the patent group, IP litigation co-chair Michael Morin and partner David Frazier acted for client AbbVie in lawsuits related to various products in its portfolio, including the company's top-selling drug Humira. Morin was shortlisted in 2019 for the DC General Patent Litigator of the Year award by LMG Life Sciences. Respected litigator Maximilian Grant continues to represent InfoBionic in two cases brought by competitor CardioNet. David Callahan was recently involved in a 13-year dispute representing for Zimmer Biomet, which eliminated a multibillion-dollar damages claim and awarded the client $14 million in attorneys' fees. Callahan was shortlisted for the Midwest General Patent Litigator of the Year award.
For non-IP litigation, the firm had some newsworthy activity in a securities-life sciences crossover matter that garnered considerable attention. LMG Life Sciences newcomers Andrew Clubok and Michele Johnson were involved in a noteworthy matter that was recognized as an Impact Case of the Year in 2019. The case, Hsu v Puma Biotechnology, is a securities class action that alleged client Puma released misleading statements to investors related to its breast cancer drug Nerlynx. In a rare jury trial, the verdict found three of the four contested statements were not misleading, and the liability amounted to less than 5% of the damages sought. Daniel Wall is a leader in the antitrust group and a "stellar presence" according to a peer. He is currently active for Genentech in a district court matter involving anticompetitive claims. Healthcare and life sciences group co-chair Daniel Meron is a specialist in regulatory enforcement and investigations.
Latham's regulatory team includes standout attorneys Benneville Haas, Stuart Kurlander and John Manthei. Manthei serves as global co-chair of the firm's healthcare and life sciences practice group, and is focused on representing clients in all areas of a product's regulatory life cycle. He recently represented Alvogen in a matter against the State of Nevada preventing use of the client's drug for lethal injection. Kurlander is one of the firm's experts in pricing and reimbursement matters. Haas represents companies in various regulatory matters, with a particular focus on clinical trial advice.
Morgan Lewis & Bockius has an all-encompassing practice in the life sciences space. The firm receives national ranking for its involvement in white-collar matters, licensing and collaboration, patent litigation, regulatory counseling and general corporate work. Recently, the firm made news for its significant streak of lateral hires, particularly in the IP group.
For non-IP litigation, group chair Eric Sitarchuk is one of the firm's senior practitioners focused on white-collar and corporate investigations. He was recently active for Rite Aid in a qui tam matter involving allegations made by California's medical assistance program Medi-Cal. John Dodds has experience representing pharmaceutical and medical device companies in government investigations, bolstered by his credentials as a former prosecutor in the public sector. Among his current representations, Dodds is active for a drug maker client in a case involving the False Claims Act. Antitrust stars Gordon Cooney and Steven Reed are representing Teva and Glenmark in a multidistrict litigation that was consolidated in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Co-head of the healthcare industry initiative Howard Young recently advised medical technology client Philips in regulatory compliance issues related to its acquisition of healthcare IT company Carestream.
Two of the firm's leading regulatory practitioners are Stephen Paul Mahinka and Kathleen Sanzo, who are deeply experienced advisors to clients in the life sciences sector. Sanzo specializes in approval, marketing, labeling and compliance issues for companies across technology areas, including pharmaceutical and device manufacturers. Mahinka is well versed in compliance and antitrust issues. Michele Buenafe is the leader of the firm's digital health initiative and co-leader of the firm's cross-practice healthcare initiative. She has experience advising pharmaceutical and medical device clients. In the pricing and reimbursement space, Andrew Ruskin brings over 20 years of experience assisting a variety of healthcare, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies with Medicare and Medicaid matters.
In the financial and corporate group, Benjamin Pensak is a go-to for life sciences-related licensing agreements and collaborations. He recently advised Eli Lilly in its collaboration with Sigilon Therapeutics to develop cell therapy treatment of Type 1 diabetes. Global life sciences group co-chair Alan Leeds and partner David Glazer are highly experienced attorneys with a reputation for advising major companies in the industry. Mark Stein and Steven Navarro represent both investors and companies in a variety of corporate matters including financing, public offerings, transactions, and venture funding.
Life sciences IP group co-head Michael Abernathy recently acted for Praxair in an 11-patent infringement case against Mallinckrodt, INO Therapeutics and Ikaria in the District Court of Delaware. Another standout patent litigator is global IP head Eric Kraeutler, who has more than four decades of experience in law. In prosecution and strategy, Jeffry Mann is one of the firm's leading practitioners for life sciences patent advice. He specializes in patent preparation and prosecution, IP portfolio monetization, due diligence and licensing. He recently represented cell therapy company Medisix Therapeutics in a $20 million Series A funding led by Lightstone Ventures. Boston-based Steven Frank focuses his practice on IP transactions, patent prosecution and strategic counseling.
Sidley Austin's national rankings in nearly all areas of life sciences law positions the firm as one of the premier practices to call on for life cycle management of a product. Areas the firm is highly ranked include product liability, government investigations, patent litigation, pricing, M&A, and licensing, among others. "I can't think of any firm off the top of my head that even comes close," ventures a peer. "From regulatory clearance, to IP, and right down to all-out court battles, Sidley has got it all covered. They really do it all." The firm was involved in two award-winning matters last year, including a top deal for Nurix Therapuetics valued at $2.5 billion, and a notable biologics patent dispute for Bayer Healthcare.
The firm's strong reputation in product liability matters is supported by co-chair Heidi Levine, who is lauded by peers for her representation of pharmaceutical and medical device clients in large-scale actions. Debra Pole is a "product liability rock star" according to a peer. Pole recently represented Janssen Pharmaceuticals in a claim involving its antipsychotic drug Risperdal. Maja Eaton recently represented Ferring Pharmaceuticals in a class action litigation, and personal injury and economic loss lawsuits related to the client's recall of fertility drug Bravelle. Paul Kalb plays multiple leading roles at the firm, including his positions as global head of the healthcare and FDA practice, and life sciences industry group co-chair.
IP litigation head David Pritikin is deeply experienced in life sciences cases involving pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and more recently, biologics. He and experienced litigation partner Vernon Winters are currently active for Amgen in one of the earliest BPCIA disputes against Sandoz, involving the client's biologic product Enbrel. A team of New York-based partners including Jim Badke, Sona De and Ching-Lee Fukuda were involved in a significant innovator-versus-innovator biologics dispute for client Bayer. The case, which involved Shire entity Baxalta on the other side, ended in favor of the client with a patent infringement verdict of $182 million.
For regulatory matters, the firm draws on a deep bench of experienced attorneys to assist clients in all areas of product development and pricing matters. Coleen Klasmeier is former head of the firm's food, drug and medical device regulatory practice and a member of the firm's executive committee. She focuses her practice on representation of life sciences companies in contentious proceedings involving the FDA. Another standout in the regulatory group is Raj Pai, who focuses his practice on clients in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. William Sarraille is a senior member of the firm's healthcare group, and has extensive experience assisting clients with matters related to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, price reporting, and product marketing.
The financial and corporate group leverages its global team to assist clients with public offerings, transactions, licensing, collaborations, and venture capital financing. West Coast-based Joshua Hofheimer recently represented Yuhan Corporation in its licensing and collaboration agreements with Gilead and Janssen, a division of Johnson & Johnson. Pran Jha is experienced in public offerings, transactions, and collaborations, which he recently showcased with his representation of pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline in the sale of an investigational therapeutic product. Jennifer Fitchen and Sharon Flanagan also stand out in the firm's corporate group.
WilmerHale is recognized as a leading firm in the life sciences sector for its multifaceted practice assisting companies in pre- to post-market matters. The firm is graded highly in a number of legal disciplines, including patent litigation, white-collar matters, licensing and collaboration, and general corporate work.
In IP, WilmerHale was awarded 2019 General Patent Litigation Firm of the Year by LMG Life Sciences for an active year in high-profile disputes. One of the firm's involved litigators is William Lee, who currently represents client Ancestry.com in a dispute against 23andMe involving genetic testing patents. IP litigation group co-chair Lisa Pirozzolo is an experienced first-chair trial lawyer who is representing a number of notable life sciences clients, including CSL Behring in a dispute against Biogen related to hemophilia treatment. "She is deeply respected by her clients," a peer says. "In terms of a strategic thinker, she's very good." New York partner Robert Gunther is involved in a variety of life sciences patent disputes, most recently in cases involving biologics and diagnostics. DC-based partner Amy Wigmore recently represented AbbVie in a newsworthy biosimilar case against Boerhinger Ingelheim, which involved entry of the opponent's version of blockbuster drug Humira.
The firm's corporate capabilities are supported by several experienced attorneys, including Steven Barrett, who co-chairs the technology transactions and licensing practice group. He recently represented Agios Pharmaceuticals in an exclusive collaboration with CStone Pharmaceuticals. Transactional department chair Lia Der Marderosian represented Kala Pharmaceuticals and Constellation Pharmaceuticals with their initial public offerings. Life sciences group co-chair Stuart Falber advises a variety of life sciences clients ranging from startups to established companies in the space. He specializes in corporate and venture capital transactions, as well as licensing and collaboration agreements. Steven Singer has over 30 years of experience assisting both public and private life sciences companies in various transactions.
In the enforcement area, the firm is described by a peer as "a go-to firm for the big-bucks litigation." Securities litigation practice co-chair Michael Bongiorno is currently active for client Solid Biosciences in a matter involving the company's IPO and post-IPO statements as it relates to a product in clinical development. Bongiorno and his team obtained a ruling preventing a Massachusetts state court from moving forward with a nationwide class action. Howard Shapiro is chair of the firm's litigation and controversy department, with more than three decades of experience handling disputes, particularly in the area of white-collar defense. He is currently representing a pharmaceutical company in a Department of Justice investigation.
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A fully automatic, high-performing freestanding pellet stove that can heat up to 1,750 square feet. Offers a sleek modern appearance, and comes with excellent warranty protection.
Features an automatic light ignition and auto blower for safe, easy operation. Hopper holds 40 pounds, so the stove can burn for 12 to 24 hours. Offers a heat output of 35,000 BTUs. Chrome handle, arched décor, and ceramic glass viewing area make it an attractive addition to any room. Includes a 5-year warranty.
Some owners experience rusting with the sheet-metal components when exposed to humid environments.
The Wiseway is UL-approved and certified by the Environmental Protection Agency. Saves money on heating and electricity costs.
Fairly easy to start and operate. Simply heat the burn chamber and flue and start the pellet flow with a propane torch. This stove uses a natural draft that will take over and ramp the stove up to temperature. Adjustments are simple by opening and closing fresh air intakes on the front of the stove. Window lets you to see the flame. Uses no electricity. Also approved for mobile home use.
You have to use a propane torch to light it. May need to clean the unit a little after each bag of pellets to maintain efficiency. May need to buy burner baskets every couple seasons as well.
The Euro-styled design provides nice heating performance while saving money.
Pellet stove is good for smaller spaces. Has 24,000 BTU and heats up to 1,000 square feet. The direct vent design has an easy installation and no complicated chimney to install. Comes with everything you need, including the mounting bracket, stove adapter, cap, wall thimble, vent attachment, and twist lock pipe. Insulated with Refletex. Cleaning is simple and straight forward.
Could jam up due to pellet dust. Cotter pin that holds the motor on to the hopper is oversized and may need to be cut.
Attractive pellet stove has black door with air wash, a digital control panel, and large 45-pound hopper.
Tested and certified to burn 50% mixture of corn and pellets. Ash deposit and quick start-up. Good quality. Arrives well-packaged. Good for mobile homes.
Might want to hire a professional to install it. Installing this unit yourself could void the warranty and may cause problems with homeowners insurance.
Quality pellet stove that is strong, sturdy, and easy to set up and install from the get-go.
Simple to use and maintain on a daily basis. Keeps house warm for hours. Within 20 minutes of firing up in a 40 degree room, it was at 87 degrees. Starts working with just a push of a button. Very stylish and will enhance any room in the house. Customer service is excellent.
Be aware this pellet stove needs some clearance and a non-combustible platform when you set it up. If power flickers or you hit the wrong button, it shuts down for 30 minutes.
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We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.
A pellet stove is an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly way to heat your home. Rather than burning logs of wood, these compact stoves produce heat by burning pellets of recycled materials, which burn more efficiently and produce fewer particles than wood.
Pellet stoves may be freestanding models or inserts, which vary in their price, installation, and design. They may also be electric, with an electricity-powered auger to feed pellets into the furnace and a blower to disperse heat. The size and output of pellet stoves will vary, so it's important to find the right stove for the size of your home and the area you need to heat. Though it's easy to keep a pellet stove running with no need to chop wood, pellet stoves require a fair amount of maintenance due to their complex inner workings.
A pellet stove is a major investment, so you should have a clear idea of your needs and wants before you buy. To learn more about the types of pellet stoves available, continue reading our shopping guide. If you're ready to buy, consider one of our recommended models.
Pros: Pellet stoves have grown in popularity for their ease of use, energy efficiency, and environmentally friendly design. The pellets are made of compressed materials, such as sawdust, wheat bran, and corn stalks. These materials are dried out during the compression process, resulting in dense pellets with little moisture. By comparison, firewood contains significantly more moisture even when properly seasoned, resulting in a less efficient burn that produces far more particulates per hour.
Cons: However, there are cons to pellet stoves. First, you have the difficulty of installation, which may require a professional. Then you have the ongoing cost of bags of pellets and the difficulty of storing them. While the bags themselves are not expensive, you will need to buy them regularly if you plan to keep your pellet stove running, and you will need to either keep them in their plastic bags or find a suitable container that is devoid of moisture.
Pellet stoves are zone heaters — they warm the air in one area but do not circulate air. For this reason, they should be paired with another central heating system.
When shopping for a pellet stove for your home, you should consider the space you intend to heat (as a pellet stove likely cannot heat your entire home) and where you plan to install the stove.
The output of pellet stoves (and other heating devices) is measured in British Thermal Units or BTUs. Pellet stoves usually provide between 8,000 and 80,000 BTUs, which is a similar range to wood-stoves — however, wood-stoves require more fuel to burn efficiently.
For every 100 square feet, you need around 3,000 BTUs to provide sufficient heat.
A freestanding pellet stove sits away from the wall and can be located anywhere in your home where it has access to ventilation just like a wood-stove. These models have a larger hopper, allowing them to burn for longer without requiring more pellets. In addition, installation is easier and more flexible.
Though many pellet stoves depend on electricity for their internal motors, the energy consumption is relatively low.
Most pellet stoves require electricity to operate two internal motors:
The auger is the part of the stove that pushes pellets into the burn pot, which is the area where the pellets are ignited and burned. Depending on how you have adjusted your heat settings, the auger will periodically load pellets into the pot or stop loading.
The blower uses a fan to push heated air into your home to provide heat more efficiently.
Note that there are also a few nonelectric models, which use gravity to feed pellets into the pot and tubing to heat your home.
You may not think it matters much where the pellets are put into your stove, but the location of the feeder can affect the efficiency and safety of your stove.
Top-fed stoves are highly efficient and unlikely to ignite due to their design. However, the burn pot may become clogged with ash.
Due to their various safety precautions, pellet stoves are incredibly safe. However, their safety features may vary:
A backup battery can keep essential motors running in the event of a loss of power. This battery charges continually while the stove is plugged in and is used if the stove loses power.
Many stoves have an automatic shut-off that kicks in when triggering events occur, such as the burn pot reaching a certain temperature or the front door being opened.
A thermostat allows you to set a specific temperature at which point the stove will stop feeding pellets to the burn pot. This allows you to let your stove run without frequent monitoring.
Inexpensive: Pellet stoves for $1,000 to $1,500 are usually more compact and have lower heat outputs. They may be freestanding designs or inserts. At this price, additional features like thermostats and automatic ignitions may not be present. These stoves are best suited to smaller spaces.
Mid-range: Stoves for $1,500 to $2,250 tend to have higher BTU outputs and may have additional features like backup batteries and larger hoppers.
Expensive: For $2,250 to $3,000, you'll find larger pellet stoves that have high heat outputs and larger hoppers that require less frequent refilling. These typically have excellent safety features as well as automated features.
One bag of pellets, typically around 40 pounds, will burn for up to 24 hours.
Depending on the motor of a pellet stove, noise levels may vary.
Installing, maintaining, and operating a pellet stove can be a complicated business, but we have a few tips to help you along:
Installing your pellet stove in a room with a ceiling fan can increase circulation and heating efficiency.
Hiring a professional to install your stove is the safest and best way to ensure that it operates properly.
When considering costs, don't forget to take installation and pellets into consideration. Don't forget the cost of installing a vent as well.
Consider purchasing an ash vacuum to thoroughly clean out any debris and ash from your stove.
Clean out the ashtray as regularly as the manufacturer recommends, and vacuum parts, like the tray and fan, as well to keep your stove operating smoothly.
If you opt for a manually ignited stove, you will need a proper starter material — another additional cost.
Clinkers are chunks of hardened ash. These can interrupt airflow and cause your stove to burn inefficiently. As a result, they should be removed during maintenance.
If you would prefer a pellet stove with plenty of automatic features, the U.S. Stove Company Bay Front Pellet Stove is an affordable freestanding option. At 34,000 BTUs, it's a smaller stove for mid-size homes, but its LED controls are intuitive and it operates very quietly. In addition, the large bay windows give this stove more of a traditional look. A comparable but lower-priced option that we like is the Pleasant Hearth Medium Pellet Stove, which pumps out 35,000 BTUs. Despite the price, this stove has multiple heat settings and automatic ignition. Some customers have reported issues with the automatic ignition, and the five-year warranty only covers the steel. However, most customers reported no issues and found installation to be straightforward.
Q. Can a pellet stove be connected to a forced air system?
A. It is possible but challenging. Some pellet stoves may be specially designed to connect to forced air systems, but these are uncommon.
Q. Do you need a chimney to have a pellet stove?
A. No. Unlike fireplaces, pellet stoves use venting systems that can be installed to output exhaust through a wall.
Q. Do I need a permit of any kind before installing a pellet stove?
A. This depends on where you live. Many U.S. states require building permits before you can install a pellet stove.
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Welcome to the second issue of The Edge. We have had such a fantastic response to the first issue with nearly 4000 subscribers and visits by people from over 59 countries! In response to your feedback, we have slightly reduced the number of curated articles and built on the length and nature of the accompanying comments that we post alongside each of the articles. We will develop this over time, and hope to see more of you submitting your links to articles and pieces that would be of interest to other health and care activists, along with your own comments, insight and questions. The Edge will continue to grow and evolve with your feedback and support, so please do keep it coming by contacting us.
In this second issue of The Edge, I will be focussing on the topic of 'Social movement thinking: a set of ideas whose time has come for change in health and care?'
"When we talk of social change, we talk about movements, a word that suggests vast groups of people walking together, leaving one way behind and travelling in another" (Rebecca Solnit)
The second "classics" section contains extensive resources for applying social movement thinking to improve health and care services. Across our sector globally, we have seen a massive growth in improvement programmes and projects, as leaders recognise that the way we deliver services at present isn't going to achieve the results we need for the future. Many of these projects and programmes have delivered impressive results but on their own, projects and programmes are unlikely to deliver the far-reaching changes required to transform the health and care system. In addition to changing care delivery processes and structures, we need some new and additional thinking and practice. One of the biggest gaps is in our understanding of motivation for undertaking improvement activities; how do we move our focus from people who "have to" change to people who "want to" change? How can we create change efforts that surge with energy, that are an unstoppable force for positive change? How do we mobilise all the people who could and should contribute to our change efforts: people who use services, their carers and families, partners in the wider community, our entire health and care workforce, the leadership community?
A social movements perspective may help us to think about our transformation efforts in a new light, offering fresh but complementary approaches to existing improvement thinking and practice. In addition to the extrinsic drivers of the programmatic approach to change, social movement thinking is about connecting with peoples' core values and motivations and mobilising their own internal energies and drivers for change. This is underpinned by evidence from the change management field that people change what they do less because they are given analysis that shifts their thinking than because they are shown a truth that influences their feelings. Read through the links in the classics section and consider these questions:
- What learning and inspiration can you take from social movement leaders to help you in your role as an agent of change in health and care?
- How could you attract the attention of the people you want to mobilise for action?
- Who are the people who are currently disconnected that you want to unite in order to achieve your goals for change? How can you build a sense of "us" with them?
Given the significant challenges facing our health and care systems (and us as change activists) perhaps social movement thinking is a set of ideas for the health and care system whose time has finally come.
As a final note, I'd like to urge you all to sign-up to our forthcoming webinar, in conjunction with NHS Confederation. Thought Diversity: what does it mean for us? will be held on Wednesday 3rd December 2014, 15.00-16.30 GMT. The webinar is an opportunity to develop a new lens for health and care becoming more intentional about leveraging diversity of thought to spur practical and grounded change. Thought diversity has potential to contribute to the key challenges facing the NHS, in light of the NHS Five Year Forward View for leaders and frontline staff. The webinar will give participants the opportunity to reflect deeply on their own mind set for innovation and change, exploring the practical implications that individuals and organisations need to take to make thought diversity happen. I really look forward to joining with as many of you as possible on 3rd December.


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Florida Lottery will not honor misprint scratch-off jackpot ticket
This is WRONG ... VERY Wrong ...
Originally Posted: July 31, 2005
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Florida Lottery will not honor misprint scratch-off jackpot ticket
She thought she won $250,000 in the lottery, but the lottery said it's not paying. The lottery said what appeared to be a winning ticket was a misprint.
Tina Coley buys her scratch off tickets at the same store every week. She said she almost had a heart attack when she matched a number for a quarter of a million dollars. But the Florida Lottery said the ticket is a misprint and Coley's only entitled to $20.
Coley and her family raise German Shepherds. They have enough puppies to keep them smiling, despite a weeks-long roller coaster ride.
Coley bought a ticket at the Sunoco Food Mart just outside Oviedo and scratched it at a stoplight.
"I'm sitting at the light and I scratched the ticket and realize that the two matched the two on the ticket and it was worth $250,000. My hands started shaking. I couldn't drive. The people behind me were tooting their horns," Coley explained.
"They said it's a misprint. They misprinted the ticket and they say it's not their responsibility to pay me any of the money," Coley said.
In fact, they put it in writing with a letter to Coley saying, "There is a printing defect which could make the 22 appear as a 2." They said, no dice, and offered her $300-worth of lottery tickets for her trouble.
"Whether they misprinted it or correctly printed it, it's not my fault that they didn't print the ticket properly and, as far as I was concerned, I won $250,000.
Friday, the Lottery issued a statement saying they print 500-million tickets a year and that "the very nature of any mechanical printing process can never guarantee 100% accuracy."
They said, under the number two, a partial printing of an abbreviation for 22 appears, so the lottery decided the mistake should play out in their own favor.
"I think God has a really strange sense of humor, to give you $250,000 and take it away in the next breath," Coley said.
Lottery officials originally told Coley she could have her winning ticket back, but now that they've said 'Sorry, Charlie,' they decided they'd keep the questionable ticket.
The same thing happened in Texas with the Set For Life tickets. Fortunately the players checked their own tickets and knew what they had coming. The players also made the TLC pay them the face value of the ticket. The TLC, however, made Scientific Games pay the players. The bad news was that the TLC continued to sell the tickets for 6 weeks with known errors. There's no telling how many players lost on this deal.
The Florida player should SUE - she bought the ticket in good faith, scratched the ticket in good faith and it's clearly not her fault that the ticket was a misprint. Now is it? If this happened in the private sector, we all know that we'd have to honor it's face value.
Thank You San Antonio College Students For Explaining
175 million-to-one Mega Millions odds. WOW - what analogies
they came up with! Also included ...
What would your life be like if you won hundreds of millions of dollars?
Click here.
Texas Lottery Denies Cheating Lotto Texas Winners
But excerpts from Commission Meetings refutes the TLC claims
of innocence. The complete story including a winners complaint letter
to the DA. (Special note to those winners who called inquiring about
the way you were paid - your suspicions. I've included a spreadsheet
that includes the rate that was applicable at the time of your win
so you can now figure out if you received your full amount.) Click here.
What is Problem Gambling? Click here.
Real Life Examples of Gambling Related Crime and Corruption. Click here.
Sad but True Winners Stories (1), Click here
Read story about a Texas $31 million winner
who committed suicide (1999). Click here.
Sad but True Winners Stories (AOL), Click here.
One Winner - One Loser - What a story.
Everyone should read this one. Three other stories
include an interview with a winner, a news story
regarding the Oct 13 Lotto Texas machine malfunction
and the huge sales decline for New York's in state
Lotto game since joining MM. Click here.
Store Owners and Employees Admit Stealing
$100,000 Powerball Ticket ... Don't let this happen
to you. Click here.
Canada Has A Gambling Problem. And so will Texas.
Governments hooked on gambling. Here's WHY we need to oppose
expanded gambling in Texas and why the TLC turns me OFF.
Click here.
About that 2005 Texas Lottery Demographics Study.
See what the "real" truth was! A Texas Tech Study. Click here.
Thank You Dallas Morning News ... Their study of lottery sales
by districts confirms who really plays the games of Texas. Click here.
The Lotto Report
Dawn Nettles
P. O. Box 495033
Garland, Texas 75049-5033
(972) 686-0660
(972) 681-1048 Fax


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Cwmcarn Forest fly the Green Flag once again this year
Nov 9, 2019
For over five continuous years Cwmcarn Forest have been awarded The Green Flag Award® for its excellent management, accessibility and quality. The Green Flag awards set the benchmark standard for the management of recreational outdoor spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world. Their aim is to raise the standard of parks and green spaces. The award also recognises the hard work and dedication of staff and volunteers.
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Watercolor by Kathleen S. Howell. NOTE: The courthouse pictured may be historic and not necessarily the county's operating courthouse.
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We are delighted to announce a new Christmas market: the Christmas village in the inner courtyard of the Town Hall!
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Wireless charger not working? Try thisTopic: Tech Specs
Wireless charging looks so simple. You just set your phone on the charger and walk away.
But in practice, it can be a little tricky.
If you're having trouble getting your phone to wirelessly charge, there are a few fixes to try.
The most common issue is that the charging components in the phone and the charger don't line up. The coil inside of the charger – which transmits the magnetic field used to generate electricity – can't be more than a few millimeters away from the receiver in the phone. If your phone is just a little off center, it won't charge.
We've seen this issue in some cars that feature built-in wireless charging because some phones are too big to align the charging components.
When setting your phone on a wireless charger, keep your eye on the phone and wait for a message on the screen that tells you it's charging. If you don't see the message, try repositioning your phone.
If you're using a wireless charger that holds a phone upright, the charging puck might be set too high or too low. In this case the charging coil isn't aligned properly. Sometimes the phone might be off to the side a little bit, also causing misalignment. Try repositioning the height of the charging puck, or centering your phone on the stand to better align the charging coil.
If you're still experiencing issues, try removing your phone case. While Ventev wireless chargers are designed to work with most cases, some cases contain metal to make them more durable or compatible with a magnetized phone car dock, which may interfere with wireless charging.
Also, double check to make sure the wireless charger is plugged in. (It happens!)
Though wireless charging for phones has been around since 2008, and in Samsung phones since 2013, a large chunk of smartphone users didn't have access to it until recently. iPhones, which make up about 42 percent of the phones sold in the U.S., just adopted wireless charging in the new iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and the iPhone X.
The novelty of wireless charging is what makes all the confusion so understandable. So, if you are having trouble, don't worry. The fixes are usually as simple as wireless charging looks.
To see some of these ideas in action, keep reading. We've included a quick guide to optimal charging with Ventev's wireless chargestand. It shows the best position for the charging puck based on the make and model of your phone.
Guide to optimal wireless charging with the Ventev Wireless Chargestand
The wireless chargestand's charging puck is fully adjustable, so you can move it to the best position for your phone to wirelessly charge.
The stand has several notches that the puck can fit into.
Position 8 puts the puck at the top of the stand for larger phones like the iPhone 8 Plus or Galaxy S8 Plus. Position 5 is around the middle of the stand, best for the Galaxy S7 and phones of relative size. Where you position the puck depends on your phone.
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This week's Recipe: How To Make Toffee Apples....Perfect for halloween fun.
15 small Apples
3 cups of Sugar
1 cup of Water
1 teaspoon of Vinegar
A few drops of Red Food Coloring (optional for a classic halloween look)
15 Wooden Sticks
Firstly, make sure you remove the stalks from your apples before you start the process.The push the wooden sticks into base of the apples before placing them in the fridge to chill.
Add sugar, water and vinegar to a heavy based pan and stir until boiling.
Heat uncovered (without stirring) for approximately 20 minutes. To test if the Toffee is ready, add a small amount to some water; if it is ready, then it should form a hard ball.
Remove from heat and add 2 to 3 drops of red food coloring, stirring quickly.
Next, after bubbles subside, dip the apples in the toffee mixture, turning to remove drips. To set, either dip the apples into a bowl of cold water or alternatively, leave them sticks up on a piece of greaseproof paper.
Cool tip; add your own personal touch by decorating the cellophane with Halloween themes or try changing the colour of your Toffee. Another idea would be to roll warm Toffee Apples in Hundreds and Thousands or chopped nuts.
Use your own apples to make this recipe! The best apple type for this recipe would be the sweet type: I would recommend our Golden Delicious Apples, perfect for it!


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2021 Maserati GranTurismo Price, Interior, Specs – This is actually the New Up-dates Regarding 2021 Maserati GranTurismo. Nicely, Maserati accomplished it once more. The wait is the effect of an improvement in structure. This transformation helps to ensure that there are significant amounts of try to be achieved. Your vehicle is thought to be all-lightweight aluminium issue, making use of lighter weight but more rigid design in comparison to its precursor.
This 2021 Maserati GranTurismo is among the most popular sporting activities automobiles. It was recommended to get launched in 2020 though continues to be slowed that will 2021, however possibly not 2021. There is simply no particular day by this sports vehicle will probably be launched. If you are expecting this auto, only read on. Right here we certainly have gossips regarding the belief, functionality, as well as price on this vehicle that will get your interest.
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The sports vehicle should undoubtedly be launched in different exterior shades, 6 types of lights steel, Pirelli P No wheels as well as an outside aluminium pack.
2021 Maserati GranTurismo Engine
This 2021 Maserati GranTurismo is likewise rumoured that will include a dual-turbo, 3.8-litre V8 generator effective at making 523 horsepower making use of 524 lb-feet torque and also 8-10-velocity transmission.
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Former "American Idol" contestant Brett Loewenstern, who competed on the reality competition show back in 2011, made aliyah last week and plans to join the IDF. Loewenstern first fell in love with Israel back in 2012 while on a Taglit-Birthright trip.
Loewenstern said that after he moves to Israel, he will join an IDF military band after he officially enlists in the IDF.
When Loewenstern arrived on a Nefesh B'Nefesh aliyah agency charter flight to Israel on February 17, he was greeted by reporters and television crews who awaited his arrival, and the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Aronoth reported on this event with the headline, "He's a star."
"I came off the plane holding a giant teddy bear in my hand, which I use as a pillow," Loewenstern told the Times of Israel.
"All of a sudden a TV crew runs up asking to interview me, and my phone rings from a reporter with the IDF magazine," he said. Loewenstern called the experience "humbling."
Israel's Guy Pines entertainment TV show referred to Loewenstern as "the ginger Jew from 'Idol,'" a characterization that Loewenstern finds especially funny.
While on "American Idol," Loewenstern made to the top 24, but was eliminated after singing "Light My Fire". After Idol, Loewenstern attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he majored in performance and songwriting. Loewenstern has performed "HaTikvah," the national anthem of Israel, and many other Israeli songs at Jewish community events, and has partnered with Israeli composer Matti Kolver on various projects.
His Birthright trip was a turning point since it was "the first time I felt true inner peace," and "after Birthright, I could not stop coming back [to Israel]," said Loewenstern.
"Israel to me represents all that my ancestors fought to keep. This is something for all of us, and I am proud to be here doing something I think my ancestors would have been proud of….As Jews, we come from different countries and backgrounds and cultures. I made aliyah to feel connected to other Jews from around the world, and to build more bridges between Israel and Diaspora Jews, who are so separated now," he added.


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- Above is the opening video package for tonight's WWE No Mercy pay-per-view.
- Michael Cole announced a sold out crowd of 16,106 fans in attendance for tonight's No Mercy pay-per-view from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
- It will be interesting to see if RAW General Manager Kurt Angle grants a rematch to "son" Jason Jordan after Jordan lost to WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz in tonight's No Mercy opener, thanks to interference from Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas. Jordan mentioned wanting a rematch in his post-match interview with Renee Young, seen below:
According to @JasonJordanJJ, it's not his dad @RealKurtAngle who sucks... it's @mikethemiz! #WWENoMercy pic.twitter.com/mHr3NPWPSL— WWE (@WWE) September 25, 2017


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text: The Fourth Fighter Group celebrated the new year of 1945 by flying a two-part escort to Stendal, with Maj. Frank Glover and Maj. Pierce McKennon leading. Glover's group was vectored toward the Wittenburg area, where 15 enemy fighters were spotted at low altitude. Four more were above them as top cover. Lt. Ben Griffin was on his first mission and he followed his leader, Lt. Donald Pierini, down on the bounce, watching as two of the Bf 109s were sent crashing into the snow-covered fields below him by Lt. Franklin Young , Lt. Gilbert Kesler and Lt. Alvin Wallace. Meanwhile, the high cover remained above them, "and finally one began to dive behind our section," said Van Chandler, who was on Pierini's wing. "I called him into Lt. Pierini and he told me to go after him and he would cover me." Chandler lost sight of the Bf 109, but a few minute later spotted two more Bf 109s on the deck at about 50 feet. Chandler fired a short burst and got strikes, and his target rolled over and crashed to earth. The second Bf 109 led Pierini across a town before he began getting strikes. The plane suddenly "pulled up sharply and did a wingover into the ground and exploded," confirmed Lt. Young. At that point, the section spotted three Me 262s from III/JG.7, which were charged with supporting the piston-engined fighters of JG.300 and JG.301. The Americans dove on them and Young scored hits on the aircraft of Lt. Heinrich Lonnecker, whose jet crashed west of Fassberg.


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Fox,Fox wrote:To suggest that a morris pike is short makes a nonsence of Silver's descriptions of perfect length in Paradoxes of Defence. Perhaps marospikes are something else again.
With regards to the word morris, I was of the understanding that it had two meanings, Morrish from the Middle English moreys , and moorland from the Middle English mor or morr.
I found some reference to it when I was orignally looking at Paradoxes of Defence. I'll have to go away and find it again.
Thanks, yep that'll teach me not to look back a bit further ... I'll go with the reference from Silver as putting it in the 'long' category.
Looking at the inventory of materials for the 1475 Expedition the "Morispikes" are cheap (6d each) only "stakes for the field" were cheaper at 4d each. So the placement with the darts and other spears is more likely related to their 'basic' nature ... or just coincidental.
In the items stored in Calais in 1481 "marospkies" appear as both "of ashe hedyd" and "made of ffyr unheded" ... so maybe a pike is not a long stretch ... long bit of wood with a pointy bit on the end
I'd certainly lump morispikes and marospikes etc into the "inconsistent spelling" whether by the scribe[s] &/or transcriber[s] than distinctly different items. It's not like I don't spend half my life looking at the quality of my typing & spelling!!!
Also happened to notice the following from a vistiation of Cheshire and Lancashire for the Duchy of Lancaster in August-September 1476 ...
"Item it is ordeigned that noo man shall bere within the towne eny glayve, bille, or launce spere upon payne of forfaitur' of xxs for every tyme
Item it is ordeigned that the smythes dwelling within the towne shall make from hensforth neither bill nor gleyve, wherunto thay bee sworne upon a boke
Item it is ordeigned that noo man shall bere ner use any bille called a hegge bille exceding the lengthe of a yerde and a half blade and all' upon payne of the aforesaid"
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2019 Outstanding Independents, Store Brands: Angelo Caputo's Fresh Market, Carol Stream IL
Differentiating yourself from the competition is key to a successful independent grocery operation, and one way to do that is through store-brand products, something that Angelo Caputo's Fresh Market has been highly successful at.
In the early 1980s, the grocer worked with a tomato grower out of California to introduce peeled, puréed tomatoes under the La Bella Romana brand. Romana was the name of store founder Angelo Caputo's wife, and la bella means "the beautiful" in Italian. Caputo's chose the tomatoes because "we were able to purchase them at a better price," explains Robertino Presta, CEO. "We were one store at the time and we were buying loads of them."
From that single product, La Bella Romana grew to include pastas, oil, spices and fresh products made in the stores' commissary, which is named La Bella Romana Cucina. All hot foods from the company's six locations, as well as many of the bakery's house-made products, are branded La Bella Romana. Even flowers from the floral department are packaged in sleeves with the La Bella Romana logo. The brand also now graces the company's meal kits.
Aside from the freshly made products, the store-brand products can be found in almost every department, and are often Italian imports or specialty products that are hard to find elsewhere. About 400 SKUs in total carry the La Bella Romana brand, and about one-fifth of all customers purchase a store-brand product, Presta notes.
While La Bella Romana is its main brand, the company recently opened Bar Angelo in its Addison, Ill., location, and all of the stores carry the Bar Angelo brand of coffee.
Store-brand products allow Caputo's to "concentrate on what we put in there — it's ours," Presta explains. "You can only get it from us. It singles us out and identifies us. We're just very proud of it, and we pay very close attention to it."


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I am a recovering addict named Maurice G. I recently traveled to Ghana West Africa on business. I am working with a non profit organization I founded called AID for AIDS Africa (AFAA). My purpose for this trip was to get a container tied up in the port due to neglect released to 8 organizations relating to recovery from addiction and HIV in Ghana. Recovery from addiction is a new concept. There are no treatment programs in Ghana. Upon my arrival March 27th 2007, I began the process of getting a new sponsor for the release of the container. They agreed to pay the cost and distribute to the original organizations and others. When we arrived at the port, we learned that the container had been seized by Ghana Customs, auctioned and sold. I was so angry. How could this have happened? It was a 5 year project of gathering support and goods from the recovery, HIV, the faith-based communities to fill a 40 foot container. The Port of Oakland in collaboration with AFAA and the Mother Wright Foundation collected medical equipment, food, clothing, books and medicines to get needed relief items to people living well below poverty level even in Ghana (the average annual income is $600).
I wanted to use after 10 years of practicing the program. Anger is one of my triggers especially righteous indignation. My saving Grace was the fact that in 2004 along with my sponsor and two other addicts, we were able to start the 1st meeting of Narcotics Anonymous in Ghana at the only detox in the country. There were no twelve step programs at the time. AA had been there and died out. My sponsor at that time was Luther B. Clarence H., Logosu A. and myself began the 1st NA meeting fall of 04'. The meeting struggled for the next 3 years. The stigma and fear of being labeled an addict kept many people from coming to get help. Since the detox was for alcohol only, many addicts were unaware of the meeting. Those who attended could not risk being seen and having their identities made known. People watched who attended the meetings and made public the names of some members. Some members not understanding the principle of anonymity discussed the wrong doings of others outside the meeting. However, after 3 years of struggle an average of 20 men were present at the meetings I attended after learning the fate of the container. They saved my life! They understood the pain and frustration I was feeling and walked with me through my process of acceptance and surrender to what is.
God went before me through me and others to establish that meeting in 2004. I had no idea it would be the solution for me in my present situation, reminding me that even if I thought I wanted to use, it was only a thought. By the grace of God my clean date is still October 25, 1996. Along with the original meeting are 2 additional meetings, one at the psyche ward at the same hospital and another at a church in the center of town. I thank God for Narcotics Anonymous and the fellowship that keeps growing through its members. I have learned to stay focused on the solution which for me is working the steps, facing my problems, admitting my part, understanding and correcting my mistakes, forgiving the rest and moving on. I want to thank the fellowships in Berkeley, Oakland, Sacramento and San Francisco for all the support we have been able to get to that 1st meeting in Ghana. We received over $3000 in donations from those fellowships to purchase books, CD's and other NA literature. The seeds have been planted. God does the rest!
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Mandy Moore and Milo Ventimiglia wasted no time changing up their looks after "This Is Us" season 2 wrapped.
The actors both debuted new hairdos via social media on Sunday.
Moore, who's character Rebecca is a brunette, is back to a lighter, caramel hue which is closer to her natural dirty blonde locks. Posting the photo on Instagram with her hair stylist by her side, she wrote, "And yes, I wasted no time changing up my hair as sooooon as wrapped up the season on #thisisus."
The same goes for Ventimiglia.
We're used to seeing his character Jack with his signature mustache. That's gone now and his new clean-shaven appearance was documented by Moore's stylist. "Keepin' it in the Fam #ThisIsUs end of season chop for @miloanthonyventimiglia ❤," she wrote.
"This Is Us" returns Tuesday with the highly anticipated episode of Rebecca and Jack's anniversary. Fans have been dying the past two weeks wondering what will happen next in the emotional rollercoaster series, especially after those pics of that EPIC SPOILER were snapped!


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2013 Grammy awards Hairstyles
The 2013 Grammys was once again for the rich, famous and uber talented to not only show off their singing and musical abilities but also their fashion and hairstyles too. The Grammy Awards is more about the 'look' than the awards themselves. The clothes, the face, the hair – it all needs to be the right look to get the most time on the camera, the newspaper column inches and best slots in all the top magazines. The celebrities and their stylists spend months concocting the perfect look and planning the very best hairstyles for the Grammy Awards. Here are Glo's favourite 2013 Grammys hairstyles.
Adele's glamorous retro Grammys hair style didn't shock nor surprise anyone. It was a very safe hairstyle option which has become her trademark look. Adele's strawberry blonde hair is the best hair color for pale skin and she carries it off well. Adele's retro beehive updo hairstyle was a perfect match for her retro outfit. She scooped the award for Best pop solo performance and in our opinion the most predictable 2013 Grammys hairstyle.
Alexa Chung's 2013 Grammys hair style was a simple casual upstyle with a sophisticated edge. Alexa's glossy chocolate brown hair styled into a relaxed updo with a heavy side-swept fringe was complemented by her bright red lips which lifted the otherwise plain look. Alexa's Grammy Awards Night hair was a huge improvement on her usual Grunge look.
Jennifer Lopez's winning 2013 Grammy Awards Hairstyle was the sleek and simple high ballet knot hairstyle. This sophisticated Grammys hairstyle teamed with statement eye make up and nude lips made her look her usual stunning self. Her bold look was perfectly accompanied by the star's golden brown hair color which is always a perfect choice for her tanned complexion.
Beyonce's Grammy awards hairstyle was a stark contrast to the voluminous waves seen at the Superbowl earlier this month. Usually the singer's hair is down, wavy and full of body. Beyonce's 2013 Grammy Awards hairstyle saw her usual big hair toned down into a low sleek ponytail – totally on trend for 2013. Beyonce's current sleek honey blonde ombre hair color is a great choice against her bronze skin tone. Her bright red lipstick added color to her otherwise monochrome outfit.
Kelly Rowland has a gorgeous butter soft complexion, which compliments and enhances her dark brown hair color. Fringes are another popular hair trend for 2013 and Kelly has opted for a thick full fringe with her 2013 Grammy awards hairstyle.
Taylor Swift's 2013 Grammy Awards Hairstyle on the red carpet was this tidy yet casual upstyle with a braided headband. She wore her hair down for her later Grammys performance but we love this simple and elegant style which is so easy to recreate. A few loose hairs really softened this Grammys hairstyle making her look more feminine and romantic, in contrast to her more recent severe updo hairstyles. The braid is a big hair trend for Spring 2013 and a big winner in Glo's 2013 Grammy Hair Awards.
Jessica Biel, just like Kelly Rowland also opted for a thicker fuller fringe. Jessica wore her glossy golden brown hair with blonde tips down with her full statement fringe at the 2013 Grammy Awards, her balayage highlights really complimented her overall look.
Katy Perry's 2013 Grammy Hairstyle showcased her new dark black glossy hair color which was worn down with plenty of body. This black hair color can be one of the most difficult hair colors to achieve but with Katy's sunkissed tan she shows us just how black hair color should be done!
Finally, our all time favourite hairstyles at the 2013 Grammys was Rihanna. She was the talk of the Grammys looking fierce with her fiery red lips, understated make up, her long tumbling wavy hair extensions and of course those rumours of an engagement ring to finish off her more feminine look. Rihanna's stretched ombre roots are a great look on this award winning star.


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There are 250 000 new students going into higher education each year, who will all be in the front line as the effects of climate change start to bite. UK university and higher education institutions emit 3.2 million tonnes of CO2 a year. Friendly, cool and easy to use, How to be a Student and Not Destroy Planet Earth! gives student living away from home all the information they need to cut their carbon emissions – both their own and their university's.
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text: Christmas Newsletter Christmas Mass Times Christmas Eve Vigil 4PM and 8PM Christmas Day 10 AM Merry Christmas to all St. Bridget's parishioners. May this Solemnity of the Lord's birth fill you and your families with great joy. Once more we comtemplate the humility of the Most High who comes is born in poverty and great simplicity, beautifully captured by the words of St. Augustine: He lies in a manger, but he holds the world. He nurses at his mother's breast, but he feeds the angels. He is wrapped in swaddling clothes, but he robes us in the garment of immortality. He is given milk, but at the same time he is adored. He finds no room at the inn, but he builds a temple for himself in the hearts of all who believe. That infirmity might be made strong, strength has been made weak. Let us, therefore, not diminish but marvel all the more at his human birth. Let us try to comprehend the humble stake he accepted for our sakes. And then, let us be kindled with love, so that we may come to his eternal day. St. Augustine's Christmas sermons (#190) May the humble joy of Christ's birth warm your heart and home this Christmas. Father Devlin Share this:ShareFacebookPrintSkypeTwitterLinkedInWhatsApp Tweet


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A mobile home park in Vermont stands to remain open now that Vermont's leading mobile home non-profit owner appears ready to buy the park.
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By: Don Todd
After reading some of the articles about the struggles of finding a surrogate or adopting a baby I am really thankful for having my daughter in my life. I had Grace with a girl I dated before coming-out; I like to call it my "quarter life" crisis. Grace is the most important thing in my life, and, with an incredible man by my side, I know I have the family I have always dreamed about.
We have a great relationship with Grace's mother and do everything we can to raise her together. The only problem we run in to is the distance. Grace and her mother live three hours away from us. Weekend "runs" to pick her up for the week and drive her home are adventures, to say the least. We are happy to do it, even to spend just a few hours with our girl. It's the point that we turn around and drive home that kills me. When I hear her say to me, "I go home with you guys" it breaks my heart.
This really hit me this week when I drove up to spend a few days with her while Gregg was working. She wanted to go for a drive and play in the play land at McDonalds. I caved, like I usually do, and took her there. But I felt like that dad you see in the movies, taking the kids out for lunch for the day and then dropping them off on his way out of town.
We do have it really easy having Grace in our life. I would not change what we have for anything. But I feel like I am missing out on so much, living so far away from her. In reality I have to be where I am to be able to have a job to support all that I need to. I just feel like the divorced father every time I leave her to come back home.


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This holiday season for gamers will be a busy one indeed. Though one game will command much more of your time if you let it. In a recent interview Bethesda's Pete Hines told pcgames.de that to experience all there is to see in Skyrim you're going to need to set aside "hundreds of hours". Between main quests, side quests, easter eggs, and other betterment objectives the game is shaping up to be a beast in the content department. It's been known for some time that the land of Skyrim will be roughly the size of Oblivion, but as the developer has put it, content will be more densely sprinkled within the game world.
Hines told the magazine "There's more stuff to do in roughly the same amount of space".
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim releases this November for the PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3.
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Industrial structure and microenterprises in Africa
- M. Fafchamps (1994). Journal of Developing Areas, 1-30
- Abstract: Drawing insights from the theory of industrial organizations, this paper lays down some theoretical underpinnings for a consistent approach to African MEs (Microenterprises). Three questions are the focus of this paper: How do African MEs survive? Can their behavior be characterized as perfect competition among atomistic firms? What can be done regarding MEs and industrial structure in Africa? These issues are put in perspective by discussing the role of MEs in the economic development process. The second section presents a survey of theories that attempt to explain firm-size heterogeneity in developed countries. It is argued that African MEs survive or thrive either by finding locations or market niches in which they do not have to face competition from larger firms; by taking advantage of better worker supervision, entrepreneurial motivation, and access to small venture capital; or by avoiding or being dispensed of certain laws and regulations. The third section discusses business practices, contract enforcement, and informal associations among MEs. The four section concludes with a discussion of policy implications and avenues for further research. Alternative ways of capturing returns to size without losing cost advantages granted by small size are explored in some detail. -from Author
- Theme: Growth and performance
- Keywords: developing region, development process, firm size, industrial structure, informal sector, microenterprise, microenterprise role, theoretical approach, Africa, Africa, (sub-Sahara)
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