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PAIN in the BACK And How to Get Rid of It Your Back – A Simple Structure with Complex Workings ....................4 What Is Causing Your Back Pain? ....................................................6 Diagnosing Back Pain – Why We Need a Professional .........................8 Massage Therapy for Your Back ......................................................10 Posture and Back Pain – Lessons Learned at Finishing School .............12 Acupuncture and Back Pain ............................................................14 Stretching Exercises May Reduce Back Pain .....................................16 Exercise Your Way to a Healthy Back ..............................................18 Bad-Back Exercises: Can They Help Back Pain? ................................21 Lower Back Exercises to Relieve Back Pain .......................................23 Lower Back Pain Causes: The Information You Need .........................25 Upper Back Pain Causes and Solutions ............................................27 Arthritis in Spine Explained ............................................................29 What Is a Bulging Disc? ................................................................31 Herniated Disc Treatment ..............................................................33 Spinal Stenosis Treatment: Is It Effective? .......................................35 Spondylolisthesis Symptoms to Watch Out For .................................37 Spondylolisthesis Treatment: What to Expect ...................................39 Is Physical Therapy an Option for Your Back Pain? ............................41 Over-the-Counter Medications – What Works for Back Pain? ...............43 Our Recommended Back Pain Relief Product ....................................44 A Pain in the Back Page 2 This content is for informational purposes only. 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Always seek the advice of your physician or other practitioner before beginning a new program or treatment or with any questions about your medical condition. A Pain in the Back Page 3 The back is more complicated than you think. We take it for granted. We lay down on it, bend it, and use it for leverage. Then when it stops working, we find out real quick how much trouble we are in without a healthy back. Maybe it has something to do with what the back is supposed to do, and more importantly, what the back is not supposed to do. Structure of the back Let's start with the basics. If you remove the skin, the muscle, the fat, and the ligaments, you can see just where we begin with the back. We'll omit the technical terms and use layman's terms that we all can understand to begin discovering what forms the back. Your back is made up of vertebrae, small rounded bones that stack on top of one another. These bones, also referred to as the spinal column collectively, have openings in the middle. That opening is to accommodate your spinal cord. The spinal cord is the long tube that runs from the base of your brain all the way to your tail-bone. All of your nerves arise from the spinal cord and branch out to various places within the body. There are 5 sections to your spinal column: ? Cervical – 7 movable vertebrae in the neck area ? Thoracic – 12 movable vertebrae in the chest area ? Lumbar – 5 movable vertebrae in the lower back area ? Sacral – 5 fused vertebrae at the level of your pelvis which connect with your pelvis ? Coccyx – 4 fused vertebrae that make up your tail-bone Your spine has a natural curve to it that allows you to move fluidly instead of stiffly. Another reason we have ease of movement is the spongy discs that reside in between each vertebra. These discs have a soft middle that protects the spinal cord and a tougher outer layer that supports the weight of the vertebra above and below it. There are spaces between the vertebrae, created by their unique shape, that allow nerves to pass through. These nerves travel to organs, muscle, ligaments, tendons, skin and the like. At lightning speed, impulses are passed from organs to nerves to the brain, and back to nerves and back to the organ. That is why there is no delay from the time you put your finger on a hot stove to the time that you scream and pull your hand away. A Pain in the Back Page 4 That's the structure of the back, simply illustrated. However, when you're experiencing back pain, you wouldn't think so. There is a complexity to the machinations of the back that cause many of us to suffer from aches and pains that seem like a mystery. When you understand that the back is your support system for your entire body, you can better understand the importance of good back care. *** A Pain in the Back Page 5 Just about everyone can agree; when your back hurts, your world seems to come to a screeching halt. It affects everything that you do from that point on. You can put a broken arm in a sling. You can't put your back in a sling and continue with your day. Back Strain = Back Pain Let's begin with the simplest form of back pain. That would be back strain. This occurs when you strain the muscles that support the spine in the back. What does it feel like? Think of a "charley horse" in your leg. The muscle knots up because it was stretched the wrong way or over extended. The pain is immediate and continues until you can work out the kinks. With back strain, you have essentially done the same thing. That muscle is out of sorts and needs to relax and heal. Let's consider what could be the cause of your back strain: ? Sudden jerky movements ? Improper lifting posture ? Poor sitting posture (slouching or hunching over) ? Injury ? Obesity ? Stress ? Shoes that are wearing unevenly ? Dehydration (your back needs water too) When the muscles of the back are constantly strained, strengthening them may be the key to helping with back strain and inevitable pain. Herniated Disc = Back Injury However, back pain can also be the result of a structural problem. This occurs when an injury to the back involves the vertebrae, nerves, and discs. This injury may be a trauma to the back, known as "an acute" injury, or an injury over time, known as "a chronic" injury. One of the most common injuries involves the discs. The discs are located between the vertebrae of the back. They serve to cushion the nerves and the bones. When a disc is herniated, the inner A Pain in the Back Page 6 spongy matter squeezes out through the outer layer. This puts pressure on the root of the nerve that arises from that spot on the spinal cord. Usually, herniated discs are found in the lumbar region of the spinal column which corresponds to the lower back. Herniated discs can be the result of an acute injury, a chronic injury such as a repeated motion that wears down the disc over time, or as a result of what is known as degenerative disc disease. The worn disc spills its spongy material out and the disc "herniates." The material can begin to rub against nerves causing further pain. Typically with this type of injury, what you will notice is pain in the hips and down the legs, commonly known as sciatica. Those nerves are pinched and can cause a loss of feeling in the legs from time to time. Your leg could have the sensation of "giving out" which is disconcerting as you are actually unable to move your leg for a time. Anytime you experience unexplained pain in your back or down your legs, especially repeatedly or over a period of time, you should consult a health professional. The only way to know if your back pain is more than the occasional pain from overuse is to have the proper tests. Taking a few pain killers to alleviate minor back pain that occurs once in a while may be alright; say, when you rake the yard. But, serious back pain requires serious attention from a doctor. Take care of your back and it will take care of you! *** A Pain in the Back Page 7 All you know right now is that your back hurts. When you sit, stand, roll over or try to stretch, it just hurts. You may think you can ignore the pain in hopes it will go away. This is fine if back pain is a rare occurrence in your life, brought on only after attending to a back-breaking chore. But, once back pain becomes a routine part of your day, you need a medical professional to get a proper diagnosis and treatment. You know, a little knowledge can be dangerous. Many of us are "armchair physicians" when it comes to healing our own wounds. When your back first begins to hurt, you may put heat on to relax the muscles or ice packs on to reduce the inflammation and dull the pain. This is not necessarily a bad thing UNTIL you realize that your back pain hasn't lessened. Worse yet, you misdiagnosed the cause of your back pain and you're icing a knotted muscle and heating an inflamed joint. What will your doctor do to diagnose your back pain? One of the main reasons to consult a physician about your back pain is because it can be caused by things other than the run-of-the-mill suspects like injury, strain, exercise, or excess weight. As an example, your kidneys lie against your back outside of the abdominal cavity. Kidney stones and kidney infections can cause pain in the back. Assuming your lingering back pain can be stretched out or cured with ice packs could be dangerous. Rather than make assumptions, your doctor will begin by asking you a series of questions meant to zero in on a few clues about the origin of your back pain: ? How long have you had your pain? ? What does it feel like? Is it sharp or dull? ? When does the pain occur? Sitting? Standing? Lying down? ? How have you managed the pain so far? Now, the detective work begins. Your doctor will perform various tests, based on your answers, to diagnose the cause of your back pain. This series of tests is the best way to come up with a helpful treatment. Visual – The doctor will have you stand and look at your back. He can evaluate your posture, feel for any bulges in the back or areas that are sensitive to pain. This can be done during your initial visit. X-rays – This is the only way to see your bones. The doctor can check the bones of A Pain in the Back Page 8 the vertebrae and the surrounding supporting tissue. If there are MRI – This is the magnetic tube which allows the doctor and technicians to see the soft tissue. If there is a herniated disc or a degenerative disc problem, the doctor will know. Myelograms – This involves the nerves. When a disc is herniated, nerves can become pinched. By injecting dye into the spinal cord, doctors can see if and where nerve damage is occurring. Self-diagnosing back pain is a risky business. A backache now and again when you've been out mowing the lawn or painting the house is understandable. However, intense or long-term back pain is nothing to play around with. It could be a sign that something is wrong with either the structure of your back or your general health. A visit with your doctor will either reassure you that rest and exercise will help your back or you'll find proper treatment to resolve a health issue. Seeing your doctor is the only way to put your mind at ease and get on with your day – without that old pain in the back! *** A Pain in the Back Page 9 Pampering yourself at a spa is considered more and more these days a necessity. For those who have issues with back pain, a good massage may be just what the doctor ordered. Massage is an alternative therapy that can bring relief for many who suffer from a pain in the back. There are different types of massage therapy but the basic tenet is the same. Through massage, pressure is applied to the body in various ways (knuckles, palms, chops, fingers) and through different media (oils, stones, cups, balls). The goal is manipulation of the soft tissues of the back to promote better health and pain relief. The ancient practice of massage therapy goes back thousands of years. In India and the Orient, the idea is to release the energy that is trapped in parts of the body through some sort of injury or stress so the body is free to heal itself. This energy is referred to as "Chi". Benefits of Massage Therapy When you are suffering with chronic pain, massage therapy can be an alternative to surgery. Doctors usually consider surgery a last resort, but many fortunate people avoid surgery all together with the use of massage therapy. Here are some of the benefits of massage therapy: ? Reduce stress ? Increase flexibility ? Reduce blood pressure ? Alleviate many types of back pain ? Increase range of motion ? Reduce cramps and spasms ? Improved blood circulation in muscles ? Choosing your Massage Therapy Type There are many different types of massage therapy. Choosing the right one will take a bit of experimenting, but any reputable massage professional will walk you through the proper method for your particular back pain. Swedish massage – Involves long strokes with the hands. Ideal for increasing blood flow to the muscles, increasing circulation, reducing toxins in the muscles and increasing flexibility. 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The 14 year old power guard generator was installed with the exhaust valve blowing on the ac condenser units. It fried itself last Monday
Presently I have sitting in a linear pattern the generator closest to the home followed by two ac condenser units. We have already deduced that new cement will need to be poured, the ac units will need to be moved along with piping and a new home generator will need to be placed the furthest from the home .
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Would you bite the bullet and replace all three items or see if when they move the air conditioners that they keep in mind the units are old and will fail?
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The husband wants a 14 kw kohler whereas I prefer an 8.5kw and use the difference towards the air conditioners.
I am lucky to have only lost power for five days. Those in Staten Island, NJ and LOong Island are looking at weeks with no power.
How old are the AC condensers? If they are more than 15 years old then I would recommend replacing them. A few years ago I tried removing and then replacing a 20 year old condenser so I could regrade the area near my house. The unit developed a leak. I ended up replacing the condenser and furnace.
The ac condensers are 14 years old.
My gut says to replace all three at the same time but the hubby does not want to spend the money.
Since we need to move the ac units my gut says we are going to spend more if we don't replace them. Personally I am all for just opening the window when it gets hot out.
I have been without power in NJ every year due to fallen tress but the town balks when we ask to place the lines under ground,
I have power .I had a car to warm up in or the fire house. It must be a nightmare for those who have no relief from the cold and yes it is cold outside
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SEC 2015 recruiting in review
It was another incredible year of recruiting in the SEC. More than one-third (117 prospects) of the ESPN 300 signed with SEC schools. The conference also signed 12 of the 20 five-star prospects, and 218 four-star prospects. All but two of the 14 SEC schools finished in the top 40 of the final ESPN class rankings. Here is a closer look at the 2015 recruiting cycle in review.
Another No. 1 class doesn't guarantee Alabama another national championship
With 19 ESPN 300 signees -- three more than any other school and twice the average of the SEC -- there is no doubt that Alabama has the most stacked recruiting class in college football. Coach Nick Saban not only signed the country's No. 1 passer (Blake Barnett), he signed its No. 1 receiver (Calvin Ridley), its No. 2 running back (Damien Harris) and its No. 3 cornerback (Kendall Sheffield). Not to mention the 14 other players he signed who rank among the top 10 at their respective positions.
It's staggering really.
But there is a bigger question at play. Because it is Alabama and because it holds ESPN's recruiting title for four years running now, you have to look at things differently. Unlike Florida, which is rebuilding under a new head coach, or Auburn, which went after better personnel on defense, Alabama didn't have to make wholesale changes or cover up obvious deficiencies on its roster. With 54 ESPN 300 recruits already on campus, the talent was there before signing day ever began.
So at what point do you move past the obvious recruiting numbers and ask whether Alabama is truly any better than it was at this time a year ago? Trading one blue-chip prospect for another doesn't guarantee anything. It only begs the question: do any of these new recruits translate to a national championship in 2015?
In a sense, this was what Saban was getting at when he told reporters on Wednesday that, "Every coach is going to stand here at this podium ... and say they're pleased with the guys they recruited."
"No one has a bad recruiting class," he explained. "And we're certainly pleased with our guys, but predicting how a young person is going to do academically and athletically in college by giving them some rating when he's in high school is not very scientific.
"We try to use science to create things that are very subjective in terms of what someone's performance is going to be, and I don't think that's really possible. There's no scientific way to know what the achievement of any person is going to be in anything they try to do. It's impossible."
He's right, there is no way of knowing. Just look at the quarterback position where Alabama has signed seven prospects since 2010, including Phillip Sims, who ranked No. 1 out of high school, David Cornwell and Cooper Bateman, who each ranked in the top five, and Jake Coker, who was viewed as an uber talent upon leaving Florida State. Who won the job last season? A three-star athlete. A fifth-year senior. A former running back by the name of Blake Sims.
Talent is great, but development trumps all.
It's why the secondary took a step back last season and is not guaranteed to get better in 2015. Because though you could say that signing cornerbacks like Sheffield and four-star Minkah Fitzpatrick will help, you have to at least acknowledge the year before when five-star freshmen Tony Brown and Marlon Humphrey had little impact. For that matter, neither did sophomores and former four-star recruits Maurice Smith and Anthony Averett.
That is not to say those players won't become starters with time, only that you can't get carried away with what happens on signing day. At least you can't when it's Alabama and you've watched it carry home the recruiting trophy four years in a row.
Saban signed the best players in the country on Wednesday. He signed the players who best fit his team's needs. And he will probably send a few of them to the NFL in time.
But what has changed? The same things were true last year before Alabama lost to Ohio State in the playoff, and the same things were true the year before, when Alabama's championship drought began.
You have to respect the talent Saban has assembled, but when the four- and five-stars become too many to count, you move on to what it all means. And when you venture into the territory of predicting a No. 1 class will lead to the country's No. 1 team, you're not relying on science. Knowing that with certainty is impossible.
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More than a third of the players in the final 2015 ESPN 300 rankings are committed to SEC schools. As for distribution of those 102 conference commitments, Alabama leads the way with 20, followed by Georgia with 10. Here is a closer look at five things to know in the SEC from the new recruiting rankings.
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The No. 1-ranked wide receiver 23rd-ranked player overall in the ESPN 300 said he felt honored to be selected to one of the top All-American games in the country.
"I'm happy about being selected for the Under Armour All-America Game," Ridley said. "I've always wanted to play in this game ever since I was a little kid."
Ridley has been committed to Alabama since April. The four-star pass-catcher has never wavered in his promise to the Crimson Tide and said he remains solid despite other schools continuing to pursue him.
"I'm all the way Alabama," Ridley said. "Miami, Florida State and Georgia still contact me but I'm still with Alabama."
Ridley is one of three prospects from the state of Florida committed to Alabama. The others include his high school teammate Shawn Burgess-Becker and ESPN 300 safety Ronnie Harrison.
Six questions with Calvin Ridley
Teammates Shawn Burgess-Becker and Calvin Ridley receive their #UAALLAMERICA jerseys. https://t.co/B0xchDntxq— RecruitingNation (@ESPNRNFball) November 18, 2014
Who was the best player you ever saw play in the Under Armour game?
Ridley: I remember watching it when Stacy Coley played. He did real good in the game.
If you could go one-on-one against any other player in this class who would it be?
Ridley: It doesn't really matter to me, I'll go against anyone. I don't really care.
If you could start a team with any other player in your class who would it be?
Ridley: Oh, Shawn Burgess. He's my teammate and friend. I've known him a long time and I'm really close to him.
What's your earliest football memory?
Ridley: Oh my first game in Pop Warner and I scored a touchdown. It was like a 60-yard run.
If you could take on a professional athlete in their sport, who would it be and why?
Ridley: I guess Patrick Peterson because he's one of the best and he'd make me better.
What's something about yourself that not many people know about?
Ridley: I like to play paintball. I've done it for a while and just really enjoy it. It's my favorite hobby — and football.
UA jersey tour: Iman Marshall
Marshall will follow Smith's lead in another aspect as well, as the five-star cornerback and nation's No. 8 overall prospect will keep recruiting fans guessing as to his ultimate destination all the way to signing day.
While Marshall announced earlier this fall that he would take official visits to Florida State, LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame and Oklahoma, those have yet to be scheduled.
"Everything is still the same," Marshall said of his recruiting plan. "I'm just enjoying the process and the season. I'm excited for my five officials."
Although, everything might not be the same for long, as Marshall added that those might not actually be the five schools he visits.
"I have a feeling I might switch one, but I'm still debating," Marshall said, declining to state what school might not actually receive a trip.
SATs have prevented Marshall from taking official visits to this point, and he said he hopes to eventually take some during the end of the season so there isn't a rush to take them all after the season ends. One thing that isn't likely to change between now and the end of the year is that the three California schools involved -- Stanford, UCLA and USC -- will all be in the race until the end.
Who are you most looking forward to playing with at the Under Armour All-America Game?
Marshall: "First off I would love to play with Josh Rosen, Christian Kirk and Cordell Broadus. There are a lot of guys on the East Coast as well, but those are the three that come to my mind right now."
If you could start your team with any player from the 2015 recruiting class, who would it be?
Marshall: "I'd have Rosen at quarterback, Broadus on one side and Kirk on the other, with Calvin Ridley in there also. Me at cornerback, Derwin James at safety and Kevin Tolliver on the other side of me. John Houston and Jeffery Holland at linebacker."
What is your earliest football memory?
Marshall: "In my first game, I went 85 yards for a touchdown on my first carry."
What football player did you idolize growing up?
Marshall: "As a defensive back, of course, I wanted to be like Deion Sanders. Every DB wants to be like him."
If you could take on any professional at their sport, who would it be?
Marshall: "I'd take on LeBron or Kobe at basketball. You can't miss that."
Why do you wear your number (8)?
Marshall: "Nobody knows this but the reason I got eight was that in Pop Warner, my number was zero. They didn't have zero in high school, so the closest number that looks like zero is eight."
UA jersey tour: Blake Barnett
It was an example of the respect and admiration Barnett receives at Santiago High School and in the Corona area. That was followed by an example of how Barnett became so well respected, as well as the No. 16 prospect in the country and an Alabama commitment.
When a video began playing, documenting Barnett's life, all eyes -- except two -- were focused on the screen. Barnett alone stayed facing away from the video.
"That the first time I really saw him a little embarrassed, when they turned on the video," said his father, Lance Barnett. "He's not a 'look at me' guy and that really helps his drive and motivation."
Barnett was an absolute unknown on the recruiting trail until late in his junior season, which his father believes helped him get to where he is today.
"He wasn't caught up in any of the hype of recruiting and it allowed him to stay focused," said the elder Barnett.
After initially committing to Notre Dame, Barnett evaluated all of his options before settling on Alabama. Now, the 6-foot-5, 200 pound dual-threat quarterback is set on the Crimson Tide and everything that comes with possibly becoming the face of one of college football's most recognizable programs.
"I think it's going to be a big transition," Barnett said. "If I'm fortunate enough to get to that point, it will be different, but I think I can adapt to it."
Humble in the spotlight, Barnett is adamant that he knows how to have fun and brings with him a great sense of humor. That was on display a few weeks ago when Barnett visited his future home and took a number of photos with Alabama fans.
He's headed there again this weekend with his father and Barnett said the trips to Tuscaloosa are enjoyable and enlightening.
"They're a lot of fun," Barnett said of the visits. "I get to see the commits that are down there, which is nice because I don't get to see them very often. And it's exciting to watch the game, obviously, and to spend time with the coaches. Another exciting thing is to see the fan base because they're so passionate about the game and it's nice to see a good support system behind the program."
Seven questions with Blake Barnett
Who is the one player in the Under Armour All-America Game you are most looking forward to playing with?
"Calvin Ridley, absolutely. Obviously we're going to the next level together so I want to get some work playing with him. I got some experience with him at The Opening but I can't wait to be on the field with him and play some actual football."
If you could start your team with any one prospect from the 2015 class, who would it be?
"It'd most likely be Calvin Ridley. I think he's going to be a tremendous player and I think he's going to be a great attribute to the team."
What is your earliest football memory?
"I can remember my first practice. It was really exciting; it was different. It was a big change for me. I'd played baseball and soccer before that, but football was always different. I was eight at the time and I had no idea what to do. My dad had no former player experience so it was kind of a transition. But it was fun and it's been a good ride."
Was there a football player you looked up to or idolized growing up?
"Not specifically. I always looked at the positive players in the NFL -- guys like Tom Brady and Peyton Manning -- players who have been dominant in football. I think those are good role models to have. I didn't necessarily try to model my game after them. I just think what they did on the field is great and they handled themselves well off the field as well."
If you could take on any pro at their sport, who would it be?
"I'd take on Ronaldo in Fifa. I'd take him on in the video game."
Why do you wear your number (8)?
"I've always had it. Growing up I was either seven or eight. I picked eight and I stuck with it and I really like it. Hopefully I'll be able to play with it at the next level."
What is one thing most people don't know about you?
"I'm not the same person in the same interview every time with a monotone voice. I'm pretty funny. Everyone is kind of the same voice in interviews because you don't want to mess around too much, but in different environments I'm a fun person and not so monotone."
Recruiting tale of the tape: Texas A&M vs. Alabama
The Texas A&M-Alabama game on Saturday is sure to be one of the top games in the country this weekend. The teams have had much success on the field since the Aggies joined the SEC, and that success has led to tremendous success in recruiting. This year is no different as both teams rank in the top four of the RecruitingNation class rankings. Here's a closer look at how the schools match up in recruiting and who some of their remaining targets are.
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Miami is Alabama's threat for No. 1 WR
There has been talk recently of Miami and Florida State's chances of flipping ESPN 300 No. 21 and Alabama commitment Calvin Ridley. After visiting Ridley, it appears the Hurricanes are the lone true threat to the Crimson Tide. It now appears that Ridley's recruitment will come down to family and staying close to home vs. the top recruiting power in college football.
Ridley's teammate and good friend, No. 129 Shawn Burgess-Becker, could be less likely to flip according to a person with knowledge of the situation. While Burgess-Becker's family very much likes the Alabama staff, expect both Ridley and Burgess-Becker to take in a Hurricanes game or two this season. The duo mentioned Florida and Auburn as Alabama home games they plan to attend this season.
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The Opening: Five who gained the most
BEAVERTON, Ore. -- The Opening presented by Nike Football took place July 7-10 at Nike World Headquarters, with 162 of the nation's top high school football prospects competing. With four days of dynamic training, coaching and competition, The Opening was the perfect chance for recruits in the Class of 2015 to make big jumps and shine on the national stage.
As expected, a number of prospects stood out among the best of the best. Here are the five recruits who helped their stock the most during The Opening.
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BEAVERTON, Ore. -- The Early Offer is RecruitingNation's regular feature, giving you a dose of recruiting in the mornings. Today's offerings: The word freak purposely doesn't get thrown around a lot in recruiting circles, because it can quickly become cliché. But after dominating during the SPARQ testing Tuesday, there should be no problem giving that label to five-star defensive end Josh Sweat. Plus, an Alabama commitment made the play of the day with a one-handed catch.
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IMG 7v7 National Championship standouts
ATH Deon Cain
Committed to Clemson
ESPN 300 rank: 25
Cain helped lead his team, Unsigned Preps from Tampa, to the championship game with several acrobatic catches. The trio of Cain, Ray Ray McCloud III and junior-to-be wide receiver Nate Craig proved to be too much for teams to handle. Cain is solidly committed to Clemson and said he is not considering any other schools at this time.
S Derwin James
#Clemson commit Deon Cain was certainly one or the top performers from the #IMG7v7 pic.twitter.com/Ylsje1TMSW— Derek Tyson (@DerekTysonESPN) June 23, 2014
Committed to Florida State
ESPN 300 rank: 26
James is known for his physical play, but he showed he is more than just a big hitter. James broke up several passes and just always seemed to be around the ball. Like Cain, he is solid with his commitment, but in this case to the Seminoles.
CB Iman Marshall
Derwin James has been sensational as usual at the #IMG7v7 pic.twitter.com/lxXlauwFRm— Derek Tyson (@DerekTysonESPN) June 22, 2014
ESPN 300 rank: 20
Marshall played wide receiver and defensive back for his team, B2G, and excelled at both. The four-star prospect teamed with another ESPN 300 receiver, Trent Irwin, to form a dangerous pass-catching combo. Marshall is still narrowing his choices but knows he will take visits in the fall to Florida State and Notre Dame.
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Dictionary » A » Aspects
1. The act of looking; vision; gaze; glance. The basilisk killeth by aspect. His aspect was bent on the ground. (Sir W. Scott)
2. Look, or particular appearance of the face; countenance; mien; air. Serious in aspect. [Craggs] with aspect open shall erect his head. (Pope)
3. Appearance to the eye or the mind; look; view. The aspect of affairs. The true aspect of a world lying in its rubbish. (t. Burnet)
4. Position or situation with regard to seeing; that position which enables one to look in a particular direction; position in relation to the points of the compass; as, a house has a southern aspect, that is, a position which faces the south.
5. Prospect; outlook. This town affords a good aspect toward the hill from whence we descended. (Evelyn)
6. (Science: astronomy) The situation of planets or stars with respect to one another, or the angle formed by the rays of light proceeding from them and meeting at the eye; the joint look of planets or stars upon each other or upon the earth.
The aspects which two planets can assume are five; sextile, when the planets are 60 deg apart; quartile, or quadrate, when their distance is 90 deg or the quarter of a circle; trine, when the distance is 120 deg; opposition, when the distance is 180 deg, or half a circle; and conjunction, when they are in the same degree. Astrology taught that the aspects of the planets exerted an influence on human affairs, in some situations for good and in others for evil.
7. (Science: astronomy) The influence of the stars for good or evil; as, an ill aspect. The astrologers call the evil influences of the stars evil aspects.
(Science: geometry) aspect of a plane, the direction of the plane.
Origin: L. Aspectus, fr. Aspicere, aspectum, to look at; ad _ spicere, specere, to look, akin to E. Spy.
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I am in need of assistance. We have done no lawn care for the past couple of years, other than mowing the lawn. We haven't wanted to use chemicals, but are not familiar with how to care for a lawn without chemicals. Finally, this year, we are committed to learning how to organically care for our weeds and yard overall. Our yard looks awful. It is covered in dandelions, little blue weed flowers, and another type of weed. We also have many bare patches. Now that it is May, what approach should we start with? Do we seed bare patches? Do we aerate? Do we fertilize? We honestly have no idea and would appreciate some help. I don't have a picture at the moment, but I could maybe get one. Most of our lawn is pretty shaded by very large trees. Thank you very much! Also, if anyone knows of where in the Chicago area we can buy the organic supplies, that would be great.
To decide the answers to those questions you need some information about your soil and what it needs. Start by contacting your nearest office of the university of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service and inquire at having a good, reliable soil test done. That should tell you what your soils pH is and why it is where it is as well as the major nutrients and the balance between them. Then dig in with these simple soil tests,
1) Soil test for organic matter. From that soil sample put enough of the rest to make a 4 inch level in a clear 1 quart jar, with a tight fitting lid. Fill that jar with water and replace the lid, tightly. Shake the jar vigorously and then let it stand for 24 hours. Your soil will settle out according to soil particle size and weight. For example, a good loam will have about 1-3/4 inch (about 45%) of sand on the bottom. about 1 inch (about 25%) of silt next, about 1 inch (25%) of clay above that, and about 1/4 inch (about 5%) of organic matter on the top.
2) Drainage. Dig a hole 1 foot square and 1 foot deep and fill that with water. After that water drains away refill the hole with more water and time how long it takes that to drain away. Anything less than 2 hours and your soil drainsâ too quickly and needs more organic matter to slow that drainage down. Anything over 6 hours and the soil drains too slowly and needs lots of organic matter to speed it up.
3) Tilth. Take a handful of your slightly damp soil and squeeze it tightly. When the pressure is released the soil should hold together in that clump, but when poked with a finger that clump should fall apart.
4) Smell. What does your soil smell like? A pleasant, rich earthy odor? Putrid, offensive, repugnant odor? The more organic matter in your soil the more active the soil bacteria will be and the nicer your soil will smell.
5) Life. How many earthworms per shovel full were there? 5 or more indicates a pretty healthy soil. Fewer than 5, according to the Natural Resources Conservation Service, indicates a soil that is not healthy.
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Turf grasses do have a difficult time growing in shade, because most need a lot of light. However, there are some varieties of turf grass that have evolved as tolerating some shade and the UI CES people will be able to tell you about them too.
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The NorthMet project lies in the Lake Superior watershed, however it is not the only sulfide mine project being proposed in northeastern Minnesota. Twin Metals, LLC is proposing an underground sulfide mine within the Rainy River watershed, which flows through Voyageurs National Park. The Bureau of Land Management is set to release an Environmental Assessment for two of Twin Metals' mineral lease renewals in 2014. Many Minnesotans worry that if the NorthMet project becomes a reality, so will other proposed projects, posing new dangers to the aquatic life in the pristine waters of Lake Superior, the Boundary Waters, and Voyageurs National Park.
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Blooming now
I've got a few blooming right now, and several others just barely starting to bud.
I want to say that this one was Brian's Sun
This is a NOID. I don't remember buying one that looked like this, so it may have been mislabeled. Pretty though, and huge!
Some NOID dwarf dahlias
Beautiful pics!
They all look so happy too.
Are they from prior years or new?
What a great idea to use tomato cages, but I have all small
varieties, so I guess I won't need them.
I never grew the tall dahlias, I was afraid of the wind here.
Thanks for sharing pics.
Fun to see Dahlia pics so early - it is still crocus/daffodil season here. I have some small bedding Dahlias that I grew from seed that are blooming indoors, but its to early to put them outside.
Do you just leave them in the ground all winter in Texas, and this is their natural time to start blooming? or did you start them indoors and move them out?
I just leave them in the ground. Both the orange and the purple dahlias are from last year. When the foliage came up for Brian's Sun, I put a tomato cage over it because I thought it was Purple Splash, which was super tall last year. I was wrong, and now Purple Splash is coming up behind Brian's Sun without a cage. Hmph. I might try to lift the one, but not if it's going to break anything. I'm super impressed with Brian's Sun, very full and bushy.
The small, red dahlia in the picture above is potted and from two years ago. I have to be really careful not to water it too much so that the tuber doesn't rot. We get 50+ inches of rain a year here, so that's a real worry. :/
Brittie, looks like you have success with Dahlias. I am in New Orleans area, almost identical climate to you in Houston. I have heard dahlias don't work here in the heat and humidity. Do you find that to be a fallacy? I bought some called Sky Angel from Lowe's to try in pots because I was afraid to put in the ground as I'd heard they don't like it here. Any tricks/tips for us in the hot humid South?


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April 16, 2015
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Historical Tour of the Campus
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Project Gratitude Week
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Saint Catherine of Siena Mass
April 29, 2015
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Pons Party welcoming the class of 2015 to the Alumni Association
May 15, 2015
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May 16, 2015
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May 16, 2015
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August 1, 2015
Join us as at Fenway Park, Saturday, August 1, as the Red Sox take on Tampa Bay at 1:05 p.m. Pre-game gathering at location TBD. Transportation not provided; however, if there is interest the College will research options. Tickets are $43 per person for Right Field Grandstand. (Children in lap do not require a ticket.) Space is limited, reserve early, click here to get your tickets!
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New Student Orientation - Welcome Class of 2019
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90th Anniversary Liturgy & Reception
September 24, 2015
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On this day in 1925 Albertus Magnus College opened its doors for the first time to women seeking a Catholic, liberal arts education.
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September 24, 2015
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Through the courage and determination of the Dominican Sisters of Peace (then known as the Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs) led by Mother Stephanie Mohun, Albertus Magnus College was founded. The four pillars of the Dominican Charism: prayer, study, community and service are still an essential part of our College today. Celebrating Veritas and Vision!
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October 24, 2015
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November 9-13, 2015
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Saint Thomas Aquinas Lecture Series: Saint Albert the Great Lecture
November 12, 2015
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Press release from Business Wire
IFF Reports Second Quarter 2012 Adjusted EPS Growth of 11% to $1.08 per Share

 Local Currency Sales Increase 4%; Reported Sales Increase 1%

 Adjusted Operating Profit Margins Expand 130 basis points to 18.3%

Wednesday, August 08, 2012
IFF Reports Second Quarter 2012 Adjusted EPS Growth of 11% to $1.08 per Share07:08 EDT Wednesday, August 08, 2012 NEW YORK (Business Wire) -- International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF), a leading global creator of flavors and fragrances for consumer products, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012. Second Quarter 2012 Results Reported revenue for the quarter totaled $721.3 million, an increase of 1% from $715.6 million in the second quarter of 2011. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, local currency sales increased 4%. On a like-for-like basis, which excludes the exit of low-margin sales activities in Flavors, local currency sales increased 5%. Net income totaled $88.6 million or $1.08 per diluted share for the second quarter, compared with net income of $76.2 million or $0.93 in the second quarter of 2011. Excluding restructuring and other charges, which accounted for $0.04 per share in the second quarter of 2011, adjusted EPS increased 11% to $1.08, up from $0.97 in the second quarter of 2011. Management Commentary "We are pleased with our performance this quarter," said Doug Tough, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IFF. "We delivered solid top-line growth and even stronger double-digit EPS growth, despite the challenges presented by the ongoing difficulties in Western Europe and volume declines in Fragrance Ingredients. Our performance against this backdrop underscores the strength and diversity of our portfolio and geographic reach, as well as our ability to drive manufacturing efficiencies and control operating costs. As expected, increases in raw material costs are beginning to moderate and price realization has improved, resulting in margin expansion and operating profit growth." "IFF's growth this quarter was driven by our Flavors business, which achieved high single-digit local currency growth in every region and 8% growth overall, on top of 8% growth in the prior year, reflecting the balanced and consistent nature of this business. Our Fragrances Compounds business increased by 6% overall, led by strong growth in Latin America and Greater Asia, which offset continued softness in Ingredients." Mr. Tough concluded, "We continue to be cautiously optimistic in our outlook, given the lagging economic growth and uneven recovery cycle. Although we achieved solid momentum in both Flavors and Fragrance Compounds, we believe we will continue to face a weak economic environment in Western Europe and softness in Fragrance Ingredients. Longer term, we see significant growth opportunities for the business and believe we are well positioned to achieve our long-term goals." Second Quarter 2012 Operating Highlights Local currency sales in emerging markets, which account for 48% of total company sales, increased 9%. Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, was 41.8%, compared with 39.7% in the second quarter of 2011, driven by new business wins, pricing, and manufacturing efficiencies, which more than offset lower increases in raw material costs. Research, selling and administrative (RSA) expenses, as a percentage of sales, increased 80 bps to 23.5% compared with the second quarter of 2011. The RSA increase this quarter principally reflects higher incentive compensation accruals and increased expenses to support our ongoing growth initiatives. Operating profit increased 12% to $132.3 million, from $118.0 million in the second quarter of 2011. Adjusted Operating Profit increased 8% to $132.3 million, from $122.0 million in the second quarter of 2011 excluding restructuring and other charges of $4.0 million in the second quarter of 2011. The increased profitability was driven by pricing realization, volume and mix improvements, and manufacturing efficiencies that more than offset higher raw material costs and incentive compensation accruals. Interest expense declined $1.4 million year-over-year reflecting lower levels of outstanding debt, mainly due to long-term debt repayments in the second half of 2011. Other (income) and expense, net, improved $1.9 million in the second quarter of 2012 compared with the second quarter of 2011, due to favorable foreign exchange gains/losses on outstanding working capital balances. The effective tax rate increased 30 basis points to 27.7% in the second quarter from 27.4% in the second quarter of 2011. The marginal increase reflects increased provisions related to Spanish withholding taxes, and other provision adjustments on uncertain tax positions. The prior year rate included an R&D tax credit in the U.S. and a write-off related to deferred taxes caused by a change in U.S. state tax laws enacted during the quarter. Cash flow from operations increased by $133.2 million to $135.4 million in the first six months of 2012 compared with the first six months of 2011, reflecting the impact of lower year-over-year incentive compensation payments and lower tax payments made in 2012 compared to 2011, as well as improved core working capital. Subsequent Events On July 24, 2012, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized a quarterly dividend of $0.34, an increase of $0.03 from the current quarter dividend of $0.31. The quarterly dividend will be distributed October 3, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 19, 2012. On August 2, the Company announced that it had reached an overall agreement with the Spanish tax authorities regarding tax disputes for the years 2004 through 2010. The Company will pay Euro 86.0 million and take an after-tax charge to net income of $72.4 million, or $0.88 per share in the third quarter of 2012 as a result of the settlement. IFF also reached an agreement in principle regarding its tax position in Spain for 2012 and going forward. Flavors Business Unit Reported revenue increased 5% to $361.4 million, compared with $345.4 million in the second quarter of 2011. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, local currency sales increased 8% on top of the 8% growth reported in the second quarter of 2011. This marks the 26th quarter of consecutive local currency sales growth for Flavors. On a like-for-like basis, which excludes the exit of low-margin sales activities, local currency sales increased 9% in the quarter, led by North America, which achieved like-for-like growth of 12%, and Greater Asia, which achieved like-for-like growth of 10%. The North America and EAME regions achieved local currency sales growth of 8% and 7% respectively, due in part to the Company's focus on health and wellness initiatives, which increased sales. On a category basis, Beverage achieved double-digit local currency sales growth, with more than half of the growth coming from the North American region. Dairy, Sweet and Savory also achieved overall growth. Segment profit increased 14% to $80.6 million in the second quarter of 2012, up from $71.0 in the prior year quarter, driven by strong volume growth, price realization and favorable sales mix, that more than offset higher raw material costs and investments in R&D. Operating profit margin increased 170 basis points to 22.3% from 20.6%, reflecting improved operating leverage. Fragrances Business Unit Reported revenue decreased 3% to $359.9 million, compared with $370.2 million in the second quarter of 2011. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, local currency sales were flat, with growth in Fine and Beauty Care and Functional Fragrance offset by volume declines in Fragrance Ingredients. Local currency sales growth in Fragrance Compounds, which includes Fine and Beauty Care and Functional, increased 6% in the second quarter. Fine and Beauty Care had local currency sales growth of 4%, driven by double-digit growth in Latin America and Greater Asia. Functional had local currency sales growth of 7%, due to strong growth in Latin America, EAME and Greater Asia. Segment profit increased 2% to $63.6 million in the second quarter, up from $62.3 in the prior year quarter. The improvement in segment profit is due to ongoing cost discipline, improved mix and pricing, combined with benefits from the strategic realignment plan announced in the first quarter of 2012. Audio Webcast A live webcast to discuss the Company's second quarter 2012 financial results, and second half and full year 2012 outlook will be held today, August 8, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. ET. Investors may access the webcast and accompanying slide presentation on the Company's website at www.iff.com under the Investor Relations section. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, a recorded version of the webcast will be made available on the Company's website approximately one hour after the event and will remain available on IFF's website for one year. About IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF) is a leading global creator of flavors and fragrances used in a wide variety of consumer products. Consumers experience these unique scents and tastes in fine fragrances and beauty care, detergents and household goods, as well as beverages, sweet goods and food products. The Company leverages its competitive advantages of consumer insight, research and development, creative expertise, and customer intimacy to provide customers with innovative and differentiated product offerings. A member of the S&P 500 Index, IFF has more than 5,600 employees working in 32 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at www.iff.com. Cautionary Statement Under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 This press release includes "forward-looking statements" under the Federal Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the Company's outlook for its performance and the growth opportunities for the business, the term and impact of the Western European economic slowdown and the sales reductions in Fragrance Ingredients on the Company's performance and the Company's belief that it is well positioned, in the longer-term, to reach its long-term goals. These forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by cautionary statements and risk factor disclosures contained in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on February 28, 2012. The Company wishes to caution readers that certain important factors may have affected and could in the future affect the Company's actual results and could cause the Company's actual results for subsequent periods to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company. With respect to the Company's expectations regarding these statements, such factors include, but are not limited to: (1) the economic climate for the Company's industry and demand for the Company's products; (2) the ability of the Company to successfully implement its recent restructuring initiative and achieve the estimated savings; (3) fluctuations in the price, quality and availability of raw materials; (4) decline in consumer confidence and spending; (5) changes in consumer preferences; (6) the Company's ability to predict the short and long-term effects of global economic conditions, especially in Western Europe; (7) movements in interest rates; (8) the Company's ability to implement its business strategy, including the achievement of anticipated cost savings, profitability, realization of price increases and growth targets; (9) the Company's ability to successfully develop new and competitive products and enter and expand its sales in new and other emerging markets; (10) the impact of currency fluctuations or devaluations in the Company's principal foreign markets; (11) any adverse impact on the availability, effectiveness and cost of the Company's hedging and risk management strategies; (12) uncertainties regarding the outcome of, or funding requirements, related to litigation or settlement of pending litigation, uncertain tax positions or other contingencies, including the final assessment for the Company's Spanish subsidiaries' 2011 tax return and appeal regarding the tax assessments for the 2002-2003 fiscal years; (13) the Company's ability to execute an agreement with the Spanish tax authorities for the tax treatment of its Spanish operations in 2012 and future years on the terms and conditions contemplated; (14) the impact of possible pension funding obligations and increased pension expense, particularly as a result of changes in asset returns or discount rates, on the Company's cash flow and results of operations; (15) the effect of legal and regulatory proceedings, as well as restrictions imposed on the Company, its operations or its representatives by U.S. and foreign governments; (16) adverse changes in federal, state, local and foreign tax legislation or adverse results of tax audits, assessments, or disputes; (17) any business disruptions due to political instability, armed hostilities, incidents of terrorism, natural disasters or the responses to or repercussion from any of these or similar events or conditions; and (18) adverse changes due to accounting rules or regulations. New risks emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors or to assess the impact of such risks on the Company's business. Accordingly, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.Consolidated Income Statement(Amounts in thousands except per share data)(Unaudited) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2012 2011 %Change 2012 2011 %Change Net sales $ 721,317 $ 715,589 1 $ 1,431,933 $ 1,429,860 0 Cost of goods sold 419,774 431,166 (3 ) 844,991 847,977 (0 ) Gross margin 301,543 284,423 6 586,942 581,883 1 Research and development 56,400 56,229 0 113,809 113,685 0 Selling and administrative 112,835 106,224 6 218,249 212,843 3 Restructuring and other charges - 3,985 1,668 4,013 Interest expense 10,613 12,009 21,423 23,689 Other (income) expense, net (845 ) 1,055 (1,088 ) 7,111 Pretax income 122,540 104,921 17 232,881 220,542 6 Income taxes 33,944 28,733 18 63,230 60,311 5 Net income $ 88,596 $ 76,188 16 $ 169,651 $ 160,231 6 Earnings per share - basic $ 1.09 $ 0.94 $ 2.08 $ 1.98 Earnings per share - diluted $ 1.08 $ 0.93 $ 2.06 $ 1.96 Average shares outstanding Basic 81,095 80,451 80,938 80,250 Diluted 81,782 81,489 81,727 81,320 International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet(Amounts in thousands)(Unaudited) June 30, December 31, 2012 2011 Cash & cash equivalents $ 104,637 $ 88,279 Receivables 516,598 472,346 Inventories 539,267 544,439 Other current assets 203,751 212,156 Total current assets 1,364,253 1,317,220 Property, plant and equipment, net 604,022 608,065 Goodwill and other intangibles, net 705,307 708,345 Other assets 351,725 331,951 Total assets $ 3,025,307 $ 2,965,581 Bank borrowings and overdrafts, and current portion of long-term debt $ 87,478 $ 116,688 Other current liabilities 419,945 447,878 Total current liabilities 507,423 564,566 Long-term debt 777,404 778,248 Non-current liabilities 513,969 515,360 Shareholders' equity 1,226,511 1,107,407 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 3,025,307 $ 2,965,581 International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows(Amounts in thousands)(Unaudited) Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 2011 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 169,651 $ 160,231 Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operations: Depreciation and amortization 37,094 37,356 Deferred income taxes (13,786 ) 27,215 Gain on disposal of assets (1,525 ) (1,580 ) Stock-based compensation 11,272 13,089 Pension settlement/curtailment 874 3,583 Changes in assets and liabilities Current receivables (58,035 ) (73,172 ) Inventories (5,643 ) (14,098 ) Accounts payable (36,253 ) (39,728 ) Accruals for incentive compensation 2,019 (51,057 ) Other current payables and accrued expenses 41,562 (46,760 ) Changes in other assets/liabilities (11,864 ) (12,934 ) Net cash provided by operating activities 135,366 2,145 Cash flows from investing activities: Additions to property, plant and equipment (53,833 ) (45,699 ) Purchase of insurance contracts (1,035 ) (1,371 ) Maturities of net investment hedge 1,960 976 Proceeds from disposal of assets 124 399 Net cash used in investing activities (52,784 ) (45,695 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Cash dividends paid to shareholders (50,206 ) (43,349 ) Net change in revolving credit facility borrowings and overdrafts (26,034 ) 59,083 Proceeds from issuance of stock under stock plans 5,400 13,155 Excess tax benefits on stock-based payments 6,513 5,075 Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (64,327 ) 33,964 Effect of exchange rates changes on cash and cash equivalents (1,897 ) 1,685 Net change in cash and cash equivalents 16,358 (7,901 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 88,279 131,332 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 104,637 $ 123,431 International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.Business Unit Performance(Amounts in thousands)(Unaudited) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2012 2011 2012 2011 Net Sales Flavors $ 361,371 $ 345,407 $ 711,258 $ 683,994 Fragrances 359,946 370,182 720,675 745,866 Consolidated 721,317 715,589 1,431,933 1,429,860 Segment Profit Flavors 80,633 71,003 160,313 149,957 Fragrances 63,635 62,260 119,716 130,964 Global Expenses (11,960 ) (11,293 ) (25,145 ) (25,566 ) Restructuring and other charges, net - (3,985 ) (1,668 ) (4,013 ) Operating profit 132,308 117,985 253,216 251,342 Interest Expense (10,613 ) (12,009 ) (21,423 ) (23,689 ) Other income (expense), net 845 (1,055 ) 1,088 (7,111 ) Income before taxes $ 122,540 $ 104,921 $ 232,881 $ 220,542 Operating Margin Flavors 22.3 % 20.6 % 22.5 % 21.9 % Fragrances 17.7 % 16.8 % 16.6 % 17.6 % Consolidated 18.3 % 16.5 % 17.7 % 17.6 % International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.Sales Performance by Region and Category(Unaudited) % Change in Sales- Second Quarter 2012 vs. Second Quarter 2011Fine &Beauty Care Functional Ingredients Total Frag. Flavors Total North AmericaReported-6%1%-13%-5%8%2% EAMEReported-12%1%-29%-11%-1%-7%Local Currency-4%8%-24%-5%7%0% Latin AmericaReported27%11%-14%15%3%10%Local Currency29%11%-13%16%6%12% Greater AsiaReported9%5%-20%2%7%5%Local Currency11%6%-19%3%9%7% TotalReported0%4%-21%-3%5%1%Local Currency4% 7% -19% 0% 8% 4% % Change in Sales- Six Months 2012 vs. Six Months 2011Fine &Beauty Care Functional Ingredients Total Frag. Flavors Total North AmericaReported-2%1%-6%-2%5%2% EAMEReported-11%2%-23%-9%-1%-6%Local Currency-6%7%-20%-5%5%-1% Latin AmericaReported15%8%-12%9%3%7%Local Currency16%8%-12%9%5%8% Greater AsiaReported2%-2%-22%-4%7%3%Local Currency3%-2%-23%-4%9%4% TotalReported-2%2%-17%-3%4%0%Local Currency1% 4% -15% -1% 6% 2%International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.Reconciliation of Income(Amounts in thousands)(Unaudited) The following information and schedules provide reconciliation information between reported GAAP amounts and certain adjusted amounts. This information and schedules is not intended as, and should not be viewed as, a substitute for reported GAAP amounts or financial statements of the Company prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Second Quarter 2012: In the second quarter of 2012 there were no items impacting comparability. Second Quarter 2011: Second Quarter 2011Items Impacting Comparability Reported(GAAP) Restructuring& Other Costs Adjusted(Non-GAAP) Net Sales 715,589 - Cost of Goods Sold 431,166 - Gross Profit284,423 - Research and Development 56,229 - Selling and Administrative 106,224 - RSA Expense 162,453 - Restructuring and other charges, net 3,985 (3,985) (a) - Operating Profit117,985 3,985 121,970 Interest Income 12,009 - Other (income) expense, net 1,055 - Income before taxes 104,921 3,985 108,906 Taxes on Income 28,733 (998) 29,731 Net Income76,188 2,987 79,175 Earnings per share - diluted$0.93$0.04$0.97 (a) Related to restructuring program announced in Q3 2009 International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.Reconciliation of Income(Amounts in thousands)(Unaudited) The following information and schedules provide reconciliation information between reported GAAP amounts and certain adjusted amounts. This information and schedules is not intended as, and should not be viewed as, a substitute for reported GAAP amounts or financial statements of the Company prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Second Quarter Year-to-Date 2012Items Impacting Comparability Reported(GAAP) Restructuring& Other Costs Adjusted(Non-GAAP) Net Sales1,431,933 - Cost of Goods Sold 844,991 - Gross Profit586,942 - Research and Development 113,809 - Selling and Administrative 218,249 - RSA Expense 332,058 - Restructuring and other charges, net 1,668 (1,668) (a) - Operating Profit253,2161,668254,884 Interest Income 21,423 - Other (income) expense, net (1,088) - Income before taxes 232,881 1,668 234,549 Taxes on Income 63,230 (621) 63,851 Net Income169,651 1,047 170,698 Earnings per share - diluted$2.06$0.01(b)$2.08 (a) Related to restructuring program announced in Q1 2012 (b) The sum of these items may not tie due to rounding Second Quarter Year-to-Date 2011Items Impacting Comparability Reported(GAAP) Restructuring& Other Costs Adjusted(Non-GAAP)Net Sales1,429,860 - Cost of Goods Sold 847,977 - Gross Profit581,883 - Research and Development 113,685 - Selling and Administrative 212,843 - RSA Expense 326,528 - Restructuring and other charges, net 4,013 (4,013) (a) - Operating Profit251,342 4,013 255,355 Interest Income 23,689 - Other (income) expense, net 7,111 - Income before taxes 220,542 4,013 224,555 Taxes on Income 60,311 (993) 61,304 Net Income160,231 3,020 163,251 Earnings per share - diluted$1.96$0.04$2.00 (a) Related to restructuring program announced in Q3 2009 International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.Investor Relations:Shelley YoungDirector, Investor Relations212-708-7271


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I've had this Belgian golden in a primary for about 7 weeks. I see these little clusters of bubbles on the surface. Does this look like an infection? There is a bit of light reflection on the bottom left. Thanks!
Looks like co2
The picture is pretty difficult to see clearly but I don't see anything to be alarmed about. After 7 weeks, if something nasty was growing it would more than likely be ready to jump out at you. Give it a taste.
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naaaw... if it's an infection you'd know.
Yes, it's an infection, and a horrible one at that! It's dangerous to your health, and should get rid of it immediately. However, me being such a nice guy, I'll do the noble deed for you and dispose of the beer in the appropriate manner, just let me know where to meet you.
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