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The successful husband and wife tell the story of the eponymous empire.
From the outside looking in, the life of beauty pioneers Cheryl and Mario Tricoci seems to be one of luxurious travel, exquisite homes and gala events. And while they admit to living quite the glam life, this Chicago couple's dedication to hard work and innovative thinking is what made them one of the city's most endearing success stories. And it all started rather inconspicuously during a conversation at the dinner table between Cheryl and Mario.
"It was 1976; I wasn't happy with what I was doing and what was going on in the industry," recalls Mr. Tricoci, who started as an apprentice at a barbershop in his hometown of Cosenza, Italy. "At that same time, I realized I was very good at cutting hair. I had the vision to see the end result before I started. Instinctively, I knew it was the right time to start a new concept around the ideas of cutting and styling. No more rollers. I wanted to create a world-class hair color and cut that was easy to maintain in a space filled with superior interiors. We made the clients the forefront – not the hairdressers – and created a culture in which everyone who worked with us could deliver on the promise they made to the client."
Of course, Mr. Tricoci's ideas had a few skeptics. "Mario would come home and I honestly thought his ideas were brilliant, but everyone else thought we were crazy," recalls Ms. Tricoci, the visionary behind the brand's day spa concept. "They weren't called hair salons back then; they were called beauty shops, and they were found in department stores where people went once a week every Friday morning. It was a whole different time than it is now."
Luckily, the Tricocis followed through with their shared vision and strong belief. They took an unwanted salon at the dead end of Woodfield Mall and turned it into one of the world's best-known brands. Based in Illinois, with 13 full-service Mario Tricoci Hair Salon & Day Spa locations and four Tricoci Too salons (for hair style and color only), the company also merged with Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas in 2001, and Mr. Tricoci launched Tricoci University of Beauty Culture soon after.
Ms. Tricoci, who continues to play an advisory role to all departments, especially face and body, says the perception of their salons and day spas is still the same as when they started. "It's a zone of relaxation," she explains. "It's about getting rejuvenated one day at a time. My gratification as a professional is about making a woman look and feel good. And then I get paid on top of that – how good is that?"
Mr. Tricoci also remains committed to the next generation of hairdressers. He's currently a member of the board of directors of Intercoiffure Mondial, a global organization headquartered in Paris and Switzerland, and he's an honorary member of the Cosmetologists Chicago Association. "Cheryl and I also travel a great deal to Europe and work with a foundation focusing on young professional hairstylists," he says. "It's my way of giving back to the industry that has given me so much and helped on a global level to further establish our culture and protocol, which ultimately sets us apart from the average salon and day spa. I've done my best for years to elevate and raise the bar within this industry and help make sure we continue to embrace this profession into the future."
"We love to travel and we love what we do," adds Ms. Tricoci while enjoying time at their vacation home in Colorado. "We've been so fortunate through the business to meet people from all over the world and have fun at the same time. The most perfect days and times are with your family and friends. Yesterday was a perfect day. Mario and I got up early and started to cook and put together a wonderful meal we shared outside with friends later at dinner. We laughed, talked and cleaned the kitchen. We even found time to go play a few holes of golf."
"Not me," quickly chimes Mr. Tricoci. "Cheryl is the golfer."
"Well, I have my own caddy and pro here, and it's a new thing I'm learning," she chuckles. "But seriously, it's quite a wonderful life."
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Before I get started, I also wanted to say that today is the birthday of the Wonder Forest shop! It was one year ago today that I decided to open up an Etsy shop and get the ball rolling! Because of that, I am offering 15% off in my NEW shop until Feb 1st with code "BDAY"! <3 Thank you for all of your support and love over the course of this very eventful year!!
Alright on with it! Today is all about the couples! I have to admit to borrowing this idea from Martha, but I substituted some things... that's enough to create my own DIY out of it right? ;)
We're going to make some super cute felt fortune cookies! This is so easy and you can get as innocent or as risky as you want with the fortunes ;)
First you will need the following supplies:
- Felt
- Your own fortunes printed on paper
- Twist ties or a thin wire
- Glue gun or fabric/tacky glue
- Ribbon
First you need to cut your felt into circles. My circles were about 3.5" in diameter.
Then, grab a twist tie (cut to size if needed) and glue it onto the center of your circle. I found that using 2 twist ties was a little better, but this will depend on how strong the wires are.
Grab a matching ribbon and glue it on top of the twist tie to hide all of it's ugliness.
Pop your fortune inside!
Pinch the top of your cookie together...
... Then bend it from the bottom wires into that classic fortune cookie shape.
Give them to your lover and watch him open up all his love-filled fortunes! I'd love to know what you thought of this tutorial! What are some cute fortunes others could put inside their cookies?
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I have seen Mother's brand of cereal on the shelves many times, but it wasn't until I saw a sale tag accompanying them, that I decided to pounce and picked up Mother's Peanut Butter Bumpers Cereal.
This cereal seems like a healthy twist off of Reeses Puffs Cereal (which I have never tried). All I could say is Yum . The texture is crunchy and this cereal has a subtle, yet apparent peanut butter essence that keeps you coming back for more ... and more.
Each 1 cup serving of Mother's All Natural Peanut Butter Bumpers Cereal provides 130 calories, 2.5 grams of total fat, 11% of the daily value, 1 gram of fiber, 10 grams of sugar and 3 grams of protein. On my wishlist would be a little more fiber.
The all natural ingredient list is delightfully short: corn flour, unsulphured molasses, natural peanut butter, oat and rice flour, salt, honey and Vitamin E.
I paid $2.79 for one 14 ouce box of Mother's Peanut Butter Bumpers Cereal (however, they are not always that cheap). Still, this cereal is scrumptious and if you can refrain from finishing the box in 3 days, then this is THE cereal to get and keep on hand at all times.


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Spring Equinox Sunrise Observance at Reconstructed Woodhenge
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Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Limited Editions Unveiled in China
Fermer As an indisputable leader in the Swiss watchmaking industry, Hublot has never slowed its pace of innovation and progress, boldly and constantly challenging the so-called limits of watchmaking expertise. The new Big Bang Ferrari, officially launched at BaselWorld 2012, integrates the innovative watchmaking technique of Hublot and the unparalleled racing spirit of Ferrari in an unprecedented product that is set to become a legendary and unique timepiece.
The Big Bang Ferrari Limited Editions were formally unveiled in China at the opening of the Shanghai F1™ Grand Prix on April 11th, 2012. This momentous occasion once again saw Hublot and Ferrari celebrating the unique strategic cooperation between the top Swiss watchmaking brand and the Italian manufacturer. Chinese customers were treated to a presentation by Ricardo Guadalupe, Hublot's CEO, of this extraordinary tour de force whose three breakthroughs in technology and design have once again accomplished Hublot's ambitions in its ultimate pursuit of the "Art of Fusion."
"Art of Fusion" I: Creating Excellence Together With
Since its creation, the Big Bang Ferrari has had the most prestigious DNA in its blood. The beauty of Ferrari excellence and the exquisite expertise of Hublot come together in an uncompromising spirit, one that embodies the most consummate fusion of inspiration in every
On the dial, the legendary prancing horse is featured discreetly in relief at 9 o'clock. A minute counter is positioned at 3 o'clock (completed by a yellow date window), and the hand and the style of the indexes are inspired by the dials in a Ferrari, perfectly in tune with the Italian manufacturer's sporting DNA whilst adhering to Hublot's graphic codes. Additional features include an indexed crown reminiscent of a wheel rim, elongated push buttons fixed along a rotating axis like the pedals in a car; carbon inserts on the case profile, with contact as smooth as Ferrari pedals. Two interchangeable straps with a highly innovative quick change
system are inspired by a seat belt, and feature tone on tone stitching like that always used on Ferrari upholstery.
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Everything has been designed and crafted using a principle which is a fundamental part of the DNA of both Hublot and Ferrari: sport, performance and technology. No useless gadgets. The design must be functional and logical.
Once upon a time in ancient Egypt, Tutankhamun made a dramatic discovery in gold smelting technology which benefited mankind as a whole. Similarly, Hublot's achievements in creating the revolutionary material "Magic Gold" will undoubtedly have a profound influence on the future of the high-tech watchmaking industry.
"Magic Gold" is a composite precious metal made from gold and ceramic, jointly developed by Hublot and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL). This unique 18-carat gold alloy has unprecedented scratch-resistance and effectively solves the problem of scratching that occurs widely in the course of manufacturing, processing and wearing. It is "the hardest gold in the world". In what is a highly significant step for the brand, the Big Bang
Ferrari has become the very first watch to use "Magic Gold."
The magic of the scratch-resistant "Magic Gold" lies in its ability to withstand pressure up to a hardness of 1000 Vh1, far higher than standard 18-carat gold (400 Vh1) and quenched steel (600 Vh1). This means that for a Big Bang Ferrari with super gold armor, only a diamond with a
Although the course of the development of "Magic Gold" is filled with the innovative wisdom of Jean-Claude Biver and his partners, the craftsmanship employed in its manufacturing embodies astonishing simplicity and practicability. The production process for "Magic Gold" is divided into five key steps: 1. Powder Packing: ceramic powders are packed in a silicon mould, while pure gold (24 carat) is prepared for casting. 2. Pressing: the powder is cold pressed at 2000 bar of isostatic pressure to produce a compact preform. 3. Sintering of the preform: the ceramic particles are bonded to one another at 2200 degrees Celsius and 100 millibar of gas pressure. 4. Gold Casting: the pure gold (24 carat) is casted by melting it at 1100 degrees Celsius and pouring the liquid metal into a mould. 5. Final stage: the 18-carat Magic Gold is created by injecting the gold with 200 bar of gas pressure at 1400 degrees Celsius into the sintered preform.
"Art of Fusion" III: Great Engine Power from the UNICO Movement
The powerhouse at the heart of the Big Bang Ferrari - the UNICO movement from
The UNICO Column Wheel chronograph is a movement designed and developed by Hublot and manufactured in its workshops. It encompasses no fewer than 330 components, oscillating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour. Its caliber has a flyback chronograph movement and its escapement is supported by an independent platform. This kind of removable platform features a smart and delicate design, with three screws that can be easily disassembled, thus making the repair and replacement of the movement as simple as that of an automobile's engine, as well as allowing customization. In particular, distinguishing itself from the design of other movements, the UNICO's parts have been shifted to the front
Such is the legend jointly created by Hublot and Ferrari. All of the innovative elements, as well as its perfect internal and external qualities, emphasize the extraordinary features of the model, making the Big Bang Ferrari a new classic watch that is the most advanced and mechanized of its kind. As the Official Watch for Ferrari, Official Timekeeper for Ferrari, Official Timekeeper for Scuderia Ferrari, Official Watch for Scuderia Ferrari and Official Timekeeper of the Ferrari Challenge, Hublot will continue to lead the way in shaping the future of the modern watchmaking industry.
References 401.MX.0123.GR (BIG BANG FERRARI MAGIC GOLD)
500-piece limited edition
1000-piece limited edition
Case Diameter 45.5 mm - polished Magic Gold or satin-finished Titanium
Bezel Polished Magic Gold or satin-finished Titanium
6 H-shaped black PVD titanium screws, countersunk, polished & locked (Magic Gold).
6 H-shaped countersunk, polished & locked screws (Titanium)
Crystal Sapphire with interior/exterior anti-reflective coating
Bezel lug Black composite resin
Lateral inserts Black composite resin with carbon insert at 9 o'clock
Crown Micro-blasted and polished black PVD titanium (Magic Gold)
Micro-blasted and polished titanium (Titanium)
Black rubber insert with Hublot logo
Push-buttons Micro-blasted and polished black PVD titanium (Magic Gold)
Micro-blasted and polished titanium (Titanium)
Black rubber insert on the push-piece at 2 o'clock
Engraved Ferrari logo with red lacquer on the push-piece at 4 o'clock
Case-back Micro-blasted and polished black PVD titanium
Sapphire crystal with interior anti-reflective treatment
Water resistance 10 ATM, i.e. approx. 100 meters
Dial Sapphire with white Hublot logo transfer
Rhodium-plated Ferrari prancing horse applique
Satin-finished rhodium-plated or 2N gold-plated indexes
Hands Satin-finished rhodium-plated white SuperLuminova™ (Titanium)
or 2N gold-plated black SuperLuminova™ (Magic Gold)
Minute counter hand with Ferrari red coating
Movement HUB 1241 Unico movement, developed and manufactured in-house by Hublot, self-winding chronograph
Date Yellow window at 3 o'clock
Oscillating weight Satin-finished and micro-blasted black coating, imitating the shape of a wheel rim
Power reserve Approximately 72 hours
Straps Black rubber strap with central rubber decoration, alcantara and tone-on-tone stitching
Or black rubber, scedoni leather and tone-on-tone stitching
Clasp deployant buckle in satin-finished black PVD titanium with carbon insert (Titanium) or satin-finished titanium with carbon insert (Magic Gold)


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Ochlockonee River State Park
A path through native grasses leading deeper into the woods.
A beach front vista of the Ochlockonee River, as it heads into the Bay.
A tranquil view of the Pine Flatwoods Trail in the mid afternoon.
A blue, oval tent, set back in the palemettos, with a single red kayak in the foreground.
A small pop-up camper, tucked under a shaded Live Oak.
A white squirrel climbing the trunk of a tree.
A group of skiers being pulled behind a motor boat along the river.
A Red Rat snake, camouflaged in the sand, among some fallen pine needles.
A family of kayakers, enjoying a beautiful day, down at the waterfront.


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Elisha sends to anoint Jehu. (1-10) Jehu and the captains. (11-15) Joram and Ahaziah slain by Jehu. (16-29) Jezebel eaten by dogs. (30-37)
Verses 1-10 In these and the like events, we must acknowledge the secret working of God, disposing men to fulfil his purposes respecting them. Jehu was anointed king over Israel, by the Lord's special choice. The Lord still had a remnant of his people, and would yet preserve his worship among them. Of this Jehu was reminded. He was commanded to destroy the house of Ahab, and, as far as he acted in obedience to God, and upon right principles, he needed not to regard reproach or opposition. The murder of God's prophets is strongly noticed. Jezebel persisted in idolatry and enmity to Jehovah and his servants, and her iniquity was now full.
Verses 11-15 Those who faithfully deliver the Lord's message to sinners, have in all ages been treated as madmen. Their judgment, speech, and conduct are contrary to those of other men; they endure much in pursuit of objects, and are influenced by motives, into which the others cannot enter. But above all, the charge is brought by the worldly and ungodly of all sorts, who are mad indeed; while the principles and practice of the devoted servants of God, prove to be wise and reasonable. Some faith in the word of God, seems to have animated Jehu to this undertaking.
Verses 16-29 Jehu was a man of eager spirit. The wisdom of God is seen in the choice of those employed in his work. But it is not for any man's reputation to be known by his fury. He that has rule over his own spirit, is better than the mighty. Joram met Jehu in the portion of Naboth. The circumstances of events are sometimes ordered by Divine Providence to make the punishment answer to the sin, as face answers to face in a glass. The way of sin can never be the way of peace, ( Isaiah 57:21 ) . What peace can sinners have with God? No peace so long as sin is persisted in; but when it is repented of and forsaken, there is peace. Joram died as a criminal, under the sentence of the law. Ahaziah was joined with the house of Ahab. He was one of them; he had made himself so by sin. It is dangerous to join evil-doers; we shall be entangled in guilt and misery by it.
Verses 30-37 Instead of hiding herself, as one afraid of Divine vengeance, Jezebel mocked at fear. See how a heart, hardened against God, will brave it out to the last. There is not a surer presage of ruin, than an unhumbled heart under humbling providences. Let those look at Jezebel's conduct and fate, who use arts to seduce others to commit wickedness, and to draw them aside from the ways of truth and righteousness. Jehu called for aid against Jezebel. When reformation-work is on foot, it is time to ask, Who sides with it? Her attendants delivered her up. Thus she was put to death. See the end of pride and cruelty, and say, The Lord is righteous. When we pamper our bodies, let us think how vile they are; shortly they will be a feast for worms under ground, or beasts above ground. May we all flee from that wrath which is revealed from heaven, against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men.
2 Kings 9:1-23 . JEHU IS ANOINTED.
1. Ramoth-gilead--a city of great importance to the Hebrew people, east of Jordan, as a fortress of defense against the Syrians. Jehoram had regained it ( 2 Kings 8:29 ). But the Israelitish army was still encamped there, under the command of Jehu.
Elisha . . . called one of the children of the prophets--This errand referred to the last commission given to Elijah in Horeb ( 1 Kings 19:16 ).
box of oil--(See 1 Samuel 10:1 ).
2. carry him to an inner chamber--both to ensure the safety of the messenger and to prevent all obstruction in the execution of the business.
3. I have anointed thee king over Israel--This was only a part of the message; the full announcement of which is given ( 2 Kings 9:7-10 ).
flee, and tarry not--for fear of being surprised and overtaken by the spies or servants of the court.
4-6. So the young man . . . went to Ramoth-gilead--His ready undertaking of this delicate and hazardous mission was an eminent proof of his piety and obedience. The act of anointing being done through a commissioned prophet, was a divine intimation of his investiture with the sovereign power. But it was sometimes done long prior to the actual possession of the throne ( 1 Samuel 16:13 ); and, in like manner, the commission had, in this instance, been given also a long time before to Elijah ( 1 Kings 19:16 ), who, for good reasons, left it in charge to Elisha; and he awaited God's time and command for executing it [POOLE].
10. in the portion of Jezreel--that is, that had formerly been the vineyard of Naboth.
11. Is all well? &c.--Jehu's attendants knew that the stranger belonged to the order of the prophets by his garb, gestures, and form of address; and soldiers such as they very readily concluded such persons to be crackbrained, not only from the sordid negligence of their personal appearance and their open contempt of the world, but from the religious pursuits in which their whole lives were spent, and the grotesque actions which they frequently performed (compare Jeremiah 29:26 ).
13. they hasted, and took every man his garment--the upper cloak which they spread on the ground, as a token of their homage to their distinguished commander ( Matthew 21:7 ).
top of the stairs--from the room where the prophet had privately anointed Jehu. That general returned to join his brother officers in the public apartment, who, immediately on learning his destined elevation, conducted him to the top of the stairs leading to the roof. This was the most conspicuous place of an Oriental structure that could be chosen, being at the very top of the gate building, and fully in view of the people and military in the open ground in front of the building [KITTO]. The popularity of Jehu with the army thus favored the designs of Providence in procuring his immediate and enthusiastic proclamation as king, and the top of the stairs was taken as a most convenient substitute for a throne.
14, 15. Joram had kept Ramoth-gilead--rather, "was keeping," guarding, or besieging it, with the greater part of the military force of Israel. The king's wounds had compelled his retirement from the scene of action, and so the troops were left in command of Jehu.
16. So Jehu rode in a chariot, and went to Jezreel--Full of ambitious designs, he immediately proceeded to cross the Jordan to execute his commission on the house of Ahab.
17-24. there stood a watchman on the tower of Jezreel--The Hebrew palaces, besides being situated on hills had usually towers attached to them, not only for the pleasure of a fine prospect, but as posts of useful observation. The ancient watchtower of Jezreel must have commanded a view of the whole region eastward, nearly down to the Jordan. Beth-shan stands on a rising ground about six or seven miles below it, in a narrow part of the plain; and when Jehu and his retinue reached that point between Gilboa and Beth-shan, they could be fully descried by the watchman on the tower. A report was made to Joram in his palace below. A messenger on horseback was quickly despatched down into the plain to meet the ambiguous host and to question the object of their approach. "Is it peace?" We may safely assume that this messenger would meet Jehu at the distance of three miles or more. On the report made of his being detained and turned into the rear of the still advancing troops, a second messenger was in like manner despatched, who would naturally meet Jehu at the distance of a mile or a mile and a half down on the plain. He also being turned into the rear, the watchman now distinctly perceived "the driving to be like the driving of Jehu, the son of Nimshi; for he driveth furiously." The alarmed monarch, awakened to a sense of his impending danger, quickly summoned his forces to meet the crisis. Accompanied by Ahaziah, king of Judah, the two sovereigns ascended their chariots to make a feeble resistance to the impetuous onset of Jehu, who quickly from the plain ascended the steep northern sides of the site on which Jezreel stood, and the conflicting parties met "in the portion of Naboth the Jezreelite," where Joram was quickly despatched by an arrow from the strong arm of Jehu. We were impressed with the obvious accuracy of the sacred historian; the localities and distances being such as seem naturally to be required by the incidents related, affording just time for the transactions to have occurred in the order in which they are recorded [HOWE].
25. cast him in the portion of the field of Naboth the Jezreelite, &c.--according to the doom pronounced by divine authority on Ahab ( 1 Kings 21:19 ), but which on his repentance was deferred to be executed on his son.
26. the blood of Naboth, and the blood of his sons, saith the Lord--Although their death is not expressly mentioned, it is plainly implied in the confiscation of his property (see 1 Kings 21:16 ).
2 Kings 9:27-35 . AHAZIAH IS SLAIN.
27. Ahaziah--was grandnephew to King Joram, and great-grandson to King Ahab.
Ibleam--near Megiddo, in the tribe of Issachar ( Joshua 17:11 , Judges 1:27 ); and Gur was an adjoining hill.
30. Jezebel painted her face--literally, "her eyes," according to a custom universal in the East among women, of staining the eyelids with a black powder made of pulverized antimony, or lead ore mixed with oil, and applied with a small brush on the border, so that by this dark ligament on the edge, the largeness as well as the luster of the eye itself was thought to be increased. Her object was, by her royal attire, not to captivate, but to overawe Jehu.
35. found no more of her than the skull, and the palms of her hands, &c.--The dog has a rooted aversion to prey on the human hands and feet.
2 Kings 9:36 2 Kings 9:37 . JEZEBEL EATEN BY DOGS.
36. This is the word of the Lord--(See 1 Kings 21:23 ). Jehu's statement, however, was not a literal but a paraphrased quotation of Elijah's prophecy.


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I can't really say you should be concerned, since I know of some who've done the same thing.VOS
The cable between the PI29 R1 and SWM1\PWR port of the SWM8 is less the a foot. Another 1 foot cable from the PI29 runs to a 4 way splitter.
I am not experiencing any issues should I be concerned?
The min distance came from DirecTV, and it would seem they found "some cases" where there were problems.
It does sound like you have a splitter very close, so swapping the location of the PI and the splitter, so it's SWM8 ->1' coax-> 4-way -> 1' coax -> PI [on the power passing port]-> receiver, wouldn't be hard to do.


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The Gardenburger brand was one of the first non-meat faux-burger patties that I bought, but it's been a long while. Somehow, they get replaced in my shopping trips by Boca and Morningstar Farms, so I had forgotten what they tasted like. I decided to get reacquainted with GB, so I dropped $4.99 for a 4-pack of Gardenburger Black Bean Chipotle Veggie Burgers.
Gardenburger describes their bean patties as, "made with the finest blend of black beans, brown rice, savory onions, corn, fresh red bell peppers and Anaheim chilies with a touch of cilantro and garlic. Tex-Mex in true Gardenburger style." call me crazy, but that doesn't sound truly appetizing and unfortunately, I didn't find the taste too delightful either. The black bean flavor was fine, but the texture was the worst. It's really mushy and who wants to eat spicy black bean mush in the shape of a patty?!
Each Gardenburger Black Bean Chipotle Veggie Burger provides 100 calories,5% of the daily value for total fat, 16% of the DV for sodium, 5 grams of fiber, 1 gram of sugar and 5 grams of protein. The ingredients list starts with cooked brown rice, (medium grain brown rice, water), onions and cooked black beans followed by a few different beans, vegetables & spices.
It's too bad that the taste & texture aren't good because the nutrition facts is stellar. Looks like Gardenburger Black Bean Chipotle Wraps didn't get good reviews either, so maybe GB needs to stop with black bean products. Are there any Gardenburger Black Bean products out there?! Let us know because I would love to try it.


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One day an atheist moved into the house next door. He became irritated at the little old lady. So every morning he'd step onto his front porch after her and yell: "There is no God!"
Time passed with the two of them carrying on this way every day.
One morning, in the middle of winter, the little old lady stepped onto her front porch and shouted: "Praise God!!! Please Lord, I have no food and I am starving, please provide for me."
The next morning she stepped out onto her porch and there were two huge bags of groceries sitting there. "Praise God!" she cried out.
"He has provided groceries for me!"
The atheist jumped out of the hedges and shouted: "Ah, hah!! There is no God! I bought those groceries!!" The little old lady threw her arms into the air and shouted: "Praise God! He has provided for me with groceries and made the Devil pay for them!"
This joke reminded me of the two perspectives that drive so many people in their beliefs. One person sees the hand of God in the positive actions of others, while another person sees the actions of others as the one and only reality. How about you? Even though you believe in God, do you see all good things as coming from God?
James 1:17 says, "Every good present and every perfect gift comes from above, from the Father who made the sun, moon, and stars. The Father doesn't change like the shifting shadows produced by the sun and the moon." — GOD'S WORD Translation.
If every good gift can be traced back to God, would you agree that people have reason to be thankful to Him every day? Even if someone who does not share our beliefs, someone who is generally unkind or a kindness comes our way by seeming coincidence — should we not be thankful and give the praise to God?
Studies have shown that people who regularly practice the art of giving thanks are happier. Experts say gratitude can help us overcome any problem or hardship. It gives us perspective on what is important, what we truly value and what we have right in front of us. In our small corner of this vast universe, we find the most miraculous thing of all: life. No matter what situation we are in or worries we face, we can always be grateful that we are alive on this beautiful planet.
The positive thinking triggered by our gratitude has proven health benefits, including strengthening the immune system, reducing stress and depression, reducing risk of cardiovascular disease, better coping skills during hardship and overall increased sense of well-being, according to the Mayo Clinic.
"If (thankfulness) were a drug, it would be the world's best-selling product with a health maintenance indication for every major organ system," said Dr. P. Murali Doraiswamy, head of the division of biologic psychology at Duke University Medical Center.
Scientists have found that people who practice being grateful regularly, experience many health benefits including, smoother and coherent heart rhythms, reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, a stronger immune system, longer more restful sleep, healthier relationships with others, better physical fitness, a higher sense of attentiveness, alertness and energy as well as fewer feelings of sadness and depression.
Could it be that humans were created to flourish by being thankful? Yet, more than just being thankful, the Bible recommends at Ephesians 5:20, "Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." — New International Version.
Why is this so important? When we recognize the proper channel of God's arrangement — that is, thanking Him in the name of Jesus — we open ourselves to further blessings. Yes, God blesses all humans by making the sun shine on the righteous and unrighteous, as Jesus said at Matthew 5:45. He gives generously to all, even to unbelievers and the unthankful. That is the kind of God He is. But to those who acknowledge His perfect presents and gifts as coming from above, there are special blessings.
As Psalms 145:14-16 says, "The Lord supports all who fall down, straightens up all who are bent low. All eyes look to you, hoping, and you give them their food right on time, opening your hand and satisfying the desire of every living thing." — Common English Bible.
Since the Bible says "All eyes look to you (God), hoping..." — there seems to be an implication that Divine blessings comes to those who believe in the true God and look to Him for support. The fact that He is described as "opening" His hand may suggest that God's blessings are continuous — constantly flowing in satisfying the desire of every living thing. Do you find that encouraging?
Of course, that may apply more fully when God's will is done on earth as it is in heaven, but by our becoming consciously aware of what we are thankful for in life, and giving the praise to God for all He does, we can be assured that when people do us good, it too, is coming from this generous God.


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When it comes to shopping for yogurt, my inner bargainista really comes out. I usually buy whatever brand of low fat yogurt is on sale and hopefully end up leaving with a new product to test out. Last weekend, that new product was Stonyfield O'Soy Strawberry and Peach Yogurt. It's organic, low fat, has 7 grams of protein and is lactose free.
Upon first examination, the yogurt appeared to be clumpy and had separated. However, get your mix on because it's for a good cause. The final texture of the liberally mixed yogurt is smooth and creamy, as it claims, possessing a texture similar to pudding. The flavor profile can best be described as strawberries and cream. BUT I don't want to mislead you into thinking that the soy flavor is undetectable, because it is most definitely present and accounted for - unlike with Silk Live Strawberry Yogurt. Still, I thought the yogurt was quite tasty - different - but still good nonetheless.
Each 4 ounce container of Stonyfield O'Soy Strawberry Organic Yogurt provides contains 100 calories, 3% of the daily value of total fat, 1 gram of fiber, 13 grams of sugars and 5 grams of protein.
This is a delicious lactose free yogurt. Silk Live Strawberry Soy Yogurt has the edge on taste, but the high sugar content makes Stonyfield O'Soy the better choice.


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These companies are, or are subsidiaries of, large insurance and investment type corporations and you'll find similar listings ranging from Staples warranty program to the bankrupt Circuit City warranty and maintenance program. So Dish is reinsuring its risk which means that the $6 a month gets spread around the profit and loss statements of some profitable corporations.DISH Network L.L.C., formerly Echostar Satellite L.L.C. ( "DISH Network"), 9601 S. Meridian Blvd., Englewood, CO 80112, 1-800-333-DISH (3474), is the obligor ("Obligor") of this Service Plan service contract ("Plan") in all states except as follows. In Alabama, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont , Virginia and Wyoming, Federal Warranty Service Corporation, P.O Box 105689, Atlanta, GA 30348-5689, is the Obligor of the Plan. In California, the Obligor of this Plan is Sureway, Inc., P.O Box 105689, Atlanta, GA 30348-5689. In Florida, the Obligor of this Plan is American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida (for Plans written prior to November 1, 2007) and United Service Protection, Inc. (for Plans written on or after November 1, 2007). In all states, DISH Network is the administrator of this Plan. The service performed under this Plan is provided through DISH Network.
My problem with Dish doing that is that unlike Circuit City or Staples, Dish is maintaining only Echostar products and its own installations. It really shouldn't need to reinsure its own work IMHO. And it isn't like when you lease a car through a dealer using a leasing company, all somewhat removed from Ford. I can't separate my ongoing usage of the equipment from a direct service connection to Dish Network with one exception, I can get distant locals from another provider.


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News: Starpoint Gemini 2 to Support Next-Gen Oculus Rift Headset - January 21, 2014
A significant update has been released for the alpha version of Starpoint Gemini 2. This will provide layers of energy, depth and variation to the open-world 3D space sim.
Advanced Update Features:
- Graphic and gameplay anomalies redesigned and updated
- Local security ships now check passing ships for illegal goods including the player, and will demand that the ship jettisons the cargo if contraband is found
- Skill & Perk respect panel has been added to stations, so players can test out different skill setups. Skill & Perk points can be reset for a price
- Boarding mechanics have been updated with various random micro-events that can fire off, to change the course of on-ship battles
- Ships "drop" derelicts more frequently when exploding and all ships now have proper derelict models
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So does this mean Tim Tebow to the Bears?
BY ADAM L. JAHNS Twitter: @AdamJahns January 16, 2013 4:04PM
Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) warms up before playing against the Chicago Bears in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
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Tim Tebow and the Chicago Bears?
There's been ample speculation that the Bears could be interested in the services of the New York Jets quarterback, especially with Marc Trestman now their head coach.
But a league source indicated that Trestman wouldn't be interested in adding Tebow, especially with Jay Cutler already with the Bears.
The speculation is rooted in Trestman having tutored Tebow before the 2010 NFL draft, the Montreal Alouettes having Tebow's rights and some complimentary comments about Tebow made by Trestman years ago.
But the source said bringing in Tebow could bring unwelcome controversy since the Bears already have an experienced and talented quarterback in Cutler. General manager Phil Emery has said he wants to build around Cutler.
Alouettes standout quarterback Anthony Calvillo said he believes Trestman's offensive schemes, which are predicated on a lot of movement, various formations, matchups, quick reads by the quarterback and timing routes, could work for the Bears.
"From a quarterback standpoint, the first thing Marc wanted to do was protect the quarterback," Calvillo told the Sun-Times on Wednesday. "When Marc first got here to Montreal, we gave up the most sacks the year before. And when he arrived we kept the same five offensive linemen and what he did was just adapt and change our protection, inside [to] out. He wanted to protect the quarterback and make sure he could finish his throwing motion."
The Alouettes allowed 68 sacks in 2007. In Trestman's first season in 2008, they allowed 22.
That has to sound good to Cutler.
''It's a great hire. I couldn't be more excited,'' Cutler told the Bears' website. ''I've talked to guys around the league and did my own research on [Trestman]. He's an offensive mind, a great person and a guy that's going to come in hopefully lead us to many victories in the future.''
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Popp questions whether Tebow will be able to succeed in the CFL
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Keeping an eye on danger: Certain toys trouble Crete optometrist
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Dr. Phillip Kaufman, an eye doctor, looks down the barrel of the NXT Generation CrossBow, which is loaded with homemade ammunition, at his office in Crete, IL, on Thursday, December 13, 2012. It is one of the items on his annual list of dangerous Christmas gifts. The slogan on the box says, "Bring 'Em Up Right." | Matt Marton~Sun-Times Media
Kaufman's 2012 dangerous toys
1. NERF N-Strike Elite Retaliator: Shoots 3-inch foam darts with a plastic tip up to 75 feet.
2. NERF Vortex Praxis Blaster: A 26-inch toy rifle that fires a 1.5-inch spinning disc with "extra long range disc technology."
3. SpyGear Dart Blaster X10: Shoots a 2.5-inch hard plastic dart with a pointed foam tip up to 50 feet; includes a "tracker beam" light so kids can play in the dark.
4. XPLODERZ Night Fighterz GEN-1000 Blaster: A rifle that shoots glow-in-the-dark quarter-inch-diameter gel pellets up to 95 feet, that explode on impact with a hard surface.
5. Air Hogs RC Helix 360 Copter: A remote-controlled helicopter with spinning blades
6. Air Hogs Micro Drone Pocket Copter: A 4-inch-long helicopter with high-speed blades
7. Crossbow by NXT Generation: An open-barrel that fires 4-inch foam darts up to 80 feet
8. Air Zone Scorpion Bow: A 26-inch toy crossbow that fires an 8-inch foam arrow
9. V Shot Dart and Disc Blaster: A pistol that fires a suction cup-tipped dart
10. Air Hogs Heli Blaster: An 8-inch plastic rocket that is launched 40 feet into the air by stepping on a manual air pump
11. Daisy Lever Action Carbine BB gun: Fires steel pellets up to 195 yards at a velocity of 350 feet per second.
12. Barbie "Dollicious" Makeup Case: Includes eye shadows and powder and warns users makeup should not be applied "near the eye area."
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"You'll shoot your eye out, kid."
That line, made famous in the movie "A Christmas Story," actually is quite true, according to Crete optometrist Dr. Phillip Kaufman.
For each of the past 35 years, Kaufman has compiled a Dangerous Christmas Toy List. And in all those years, the most dangerous of all to eye safety, he said, is the Daisy Lever Action Carbine BB gun — which he said is very similar to the Red Ryder air rifle that Ralphie received as a Christmas gift in that popular holiday flick.
The Daisy BB gun fires a steel pellet at a velocity of 350 feet per second, up to 195 yards, according to Kaufman, who on Thursday demonstrated several toys that filled a table in his Main Street office.
"Yes, you will shoot your eye out," he said. "You can do it in several ways."
If the Daisy BB gun doesn't do it, the NXT Generation Crossbow might, Kaufman said.
This toy — with a slogan "Bring 'em up right" — comes with 4-inch foam darts that can be fired up to 80 feet. With its open 12-inch barrel, a child easily could replace or modify the ammunition with more dangerous items, such as a sharp pencil or a needle attached to an eraser, the doctor said, as he demonstrated.
He cited U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission statistics that reported 262,000 toy-related injuries treated in hospital emergency rooms in 2011. Of those, 45 percent were injuries to the head and face, he said. And doctors only see 1 in 10 kids who are injured by a toy, Kaufman said, because parents don't report all injuries.
Kaufman launched his annual safety campaign because he had a young patient blinded by a dart and another who had his eye sliced playing with a toy sword. He shops for such toys every year, spending hundreds of dollars.
"They are not hard to find," he said, adding that most are shooting toys, meant to be played with outdoors, but many kids use them indoors.
When fired at close range, such toys can cause black eyes, corneal abrasions, severe eye infections or total blindness, Kaufman said.
"We look for the potential for misuse. Manufacturers can say, 'Don't fire at each other,' but kids will," he said. Warnings and brand names don't guarantee safety, he said.
Joe Murfin, vice president of marketing for Daisy Outdoor Products, said the company's BB gun does not belong on the list of dangerous toys because "it is not a toy. It is a gun. It's not sold as a toy." It can be found in the sporting goods department at stores, he said.
"Our accident rate is much lower than many other organized sports," Murfin said. Users should follow the safety rules, and the No. 1 rule is "always keep it pointed in a safe direction," he said.
U.S. safety standards are not as strict as those in other countries, but they are being rewritten, according to Kaufman. Currently, a shooting toy is considered safe if, when fired into a concrete block 10 inches away, it does not damage the concrete nor the projectile, Kaufman said.
Kaufman's list this year includes mostly "boy toys" — shooters and blasters with foam darts and gel pellets, and helicopters with spinning blades. But danger also lurks inside a seemingly innocent little girl item — the Barbie "Dollicious" Makeup Case, according to Kaufman.
This is a purse-shaped plastic case filled with eye shadow, powder and applicator brushes with a warning on the back: "Do not apply makeup near eye area."
Kaufman maintains that a 5-year-old likely won't see or be able to read that warning, and may not have the physical coordination to keep the makeup out of her eye.
The potential for an eye infection is "strong," he said, especially if the brushes are used by more than one child or placed on various surfaces where they can pick up germs.
Some toys enable kids to shoot in the dark, when their vision is compromised, such as XPLODERZ Night Fighterz GEN-1000 Blaster with glow-in-the dark gel pellets. The pellet is supposed to explode upon impact with a hard surface, but if it hits a kid in the face, it could still explode, Kaufman said.
The Spy Gear Dart Blaster X10 comes with a "tracker beam" light so you can "spot your opponent far away and get the perfect shot every time," the package stated.
Even the seemingly less dangerous foam darts can be a hazard because they often come with hard plastic tips, Kaufman said.
He has invited parents of injured children to participate in his holiday safety campaign, but they decline.
"They feel responsible because they bought the toy," Kaufman said.
His office technician admitted that her then-7-year-old son cut the corner of his eye on a toy helicopter with rotating blades and still bears the scar 10 years later.
"I threw the toy on the ground and stepped on it," she said.
A remote-controlled helicopter with spinning blades — the Air Hogs Battle Tracker, which also fires discs — was recognized as the Toy Industry Association's "boy toy of the year," according to Rachel Griffin, a spokeswoman for Spin Master Ltd., which manufactures Air Hogs helicopters.
She said all Air Hogs products "meet or exceed global safety standards" and are "age-appropriate."
"We take the utmost care in all of our products," she said.
Kaufman safely stores in his attic the toys he deems dangerous, refusing to even give them away. He said he keeps them because he has issued a challenge to manufacturers: "If you think your toy is not dangerous, send a representative here and let me shoot them in the eye. If they walk out without injury, I will print a retraction."
Kaufman said parents have to consider the size of the tip — which often is smaller than a contact lens — the speed of the projectile and the power behind it.
If parents insist on buying these toys, Kaufman said, "Take them outside, put safety glasses on them and supervise them."


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For the 2012 model year, BMW chose to expand its 5-Series line with the addition of a hybrid version and thus the ActiveHybrid 5 was born. This mid-sized luxury sedan fits in well with its siblings in terms of style and workmanship. The exterior is distinctive and assertive, while the interior offers plenty of head and leg space in the front and rear of the cabin. On the down side, fuel economy for this model is no better than for a traditional 5-Series. Most experts agree to stick with the more affordable 5-Series than pay the higher ticket price for no improvement in the fuel department.
The 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is the most recent addition to the German auto maker's 5-Series line. Of course this model is equipped with an electric engine to reduce fuel usage and to create fewer emissions.
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Milwaukee Brewers recent struggles
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Apparently today was "everyone is freaking out about the Phillies series so Brewers bloggers write posts about how it's going to be okay" day and if there is one thing I never want to miss out on it's a good "everything is going to be okay" post.
Jack Moore of Disciples of Uecker tried to give everyone a little context today by looking at the Brewers record against their likely playoff opponents and even points out that, despite this weekend, the Brewers have a positive run differential in their season series against the Phillies. He also points out that the last time the Brewers played their most likely first round opponent, the Braves, they took three out of four games at Miller Park and that the team's record over 162 is more indicative of their talent than these games and those are all good points that give you something to think about, sure, but Moore stops short of admitting that this is a small sample size that says absolutely nothing about the Brewers' playoff fates.
The Brewers Bar took some time out this weekend to tell us that math was still on the Brewers side. This should seem obvious, but just seeing it on the page that the Cardinals would have to go 12-5 just to tie a 5-10 Brewers team puts a smile on my face. I'd give him more credit, but then he had to go and write this:
There's still a lot of baseball left to decide seeding, but there isn't enough left for the Brewers to realistically choke away a playoff appearance... even if it seems like they're trying.
Thankfully we have Adam McCalvy to point out that any team facing Chris Carpenter, Cole Hamels, Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee on consecutive days is going to struggle at the plate. He also points out that the Brewers don't play another winning team for the rest of the season, much less a team like the Phillies. Which is honestly all that really needs to be said about the weekend, but if you are one of the people who is worried about the Brewers let me ask you this. Read the rest of this entry »


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Red is a powerful color. It has many functions. To warn of danger, as a symbol of war (blood), and both sacred and profane love. The Russian word krasnoi means both "red" and "beautiful". From the F.I.T. brouchure.
A contemporary digitized wolf and Red Riding Hood.


text: The 'Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together' benefit that aired 11/2 on NBC affiliates raised over 24 million dollars for the American Red Cross' relief efforts. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Joel, Christina Aguilera, and Mary J. Blige were among the Empire State's sons and daughters who brought heartfelt performances to the hour long event. The special reached millions of households via NBC, Bravo, CNBC, E!, G4, MSNBC, Style, Syfy and USA networks. It was also live-streamed on NBC.com.


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