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Costume Designer Jill Lucas talks in the exclusive in-depth interview about the life of a costume designer for television, how she helps actors make that first transition into the characters they play and how the psychology of the human spirit impacts her choices as a costume designer. Her work can be seen in the new television series starring Taye Diggs, titled "Murder in the First," which will air on TNT, starting Monday, June 9.
Jill Lucas grew up in the country in a small town in Pennsylvania. Drawn to fashion at an early age, Jill was making costumes for her Barbies at the age of seven, and in the spirit of Scarlet O'Hara she would often use old drapery material - years before she had ever seen "Gone With the Wind."
"My family and I would always watch movies together. I remember seeing 'Gone With the Wind' and seeing the grandeur of all those dresses, just wishing I lived in that time period and wanting to be surrounded by that aesthetic." And when Jill saw Scarlet make due and fashion a dress out of drapery material, she knew she was on to something.
Jill says, "I learned to sew when I was eight-years-old. It's when I got my first sewing machine. I loved making my one-of-a-kind dresses and I would wear them to school and nobody else would have them. So, that was the lure to me."
As a teenager Jill didn't know that she could make a career out of her love for fashion, but her father did give her smart advice, "Whatever you want to do, make sure you pick something that you really love, because you are going to be doing it the rest of your life."
After completing High School, Jill attended West Virginia University and majored in fine arts, "They had a fashion program, a theater program and I went there for painting. It wasn't brought to my attention that I could make a career in fashion."
"I wanted to go to the Fashion Institute and Technology in New York, but my parents weren't totally behind that. So, I started taking fashion classes in West Virginia and it wasn't long before Jill realized she knew more than most of her teachers.
Her family had a friend that was starting a business in California and Jill, at the age of 19 went off to the sunshine state to help out at the new business, "I met a woman who had her own fashion line and it was a lightning bolt to me and I didn't go back to West Virginia."
Lucas finished her education at the Fashion Institute of Design and Technology in Los Angeles. "I did the whole fashion program and loved it, but worried if I would be successful at that stage of my life. They had an advanced costume program where they only took ten applicants out of three thousand. I got into the program and that was my second lightning bolt. I knew right then that I wanted to be a costume designer. It's just a different way of creating art."
Luckily for Jill, a couple of her teachers were working in the industry and she starting working for them. One of the teachers was a costume designer for movies and commercials. Right after graduation she went right to work and she hasn't stopped.
Jill has an unique look at costume design "If I wasn't a costume designer, I would be a psychologist. I find that with TV you get wrapped up into the psychology of who these people are. When you get a script every week, it's like this is your patient. What are these characters going through? How am I going to figure out what they are going to wear? There's always a little bit more challenge for me to it, because there is always that guessing game of not knowing what is going to happen. In film there is a beginning and an end. I like the unknown that comes with the TV format."
Jill has been the costume designer on several hit television series. From 2007 - 2008, Jill worked on the reality show "Survivor."
"That was probably the most fun at a job I have ever had in my life," Jill said. "The costume designer on 'Survivor' is responsible for maintaining the costume wardrobe made for the host of the show Jeff Probst."
Sometimes the set of "Survivor" could be quite frantic as Jill describes her very own challenge, "I remember that there was an reward in China in an one thousand year old city and I needed to have all these Chinese waitresses dressed in traditional Chinese dresses with the Mandarin collars. I had gotten the notice the day before. So, literally I was running around with a translator trying to find fabric and found these 80-year-old women with really old sewing machines. It's amazing that it all turned out."
The base camp for "Survivor" was usually built 30 to 60 miles away from the island than the contests were living at during filming of the show, and Jill has a lot of respect for those contestants, "After working on that show, it is the hardest thing they'll ever do. Any person who's on it, in my eyes, is a form of a hero."
Jill remembers one reward challenge especially, "During a reward challenge a contest won a reward to get her clothes washed. I will never forget that smell. I washed her outfit like ten times and I thought it would never get clean."
A few years later, Jill was the costume designer for the second season of "Glee," "Glee was probably the most creative job I have ever had," said Jill. "To put that show on is a huge thing and co-creator Ryan Murphy is a perfectionist. He's brilliant, he falls into the category of a creative genius. He will re-work things until he feels it's perfect."
"Glee" has a long running schedule and shoots every eight days. Jill describes the creative process, "You have eight days to create a whole theatrical masterpiece. You have to prepare their costumes for their everyday school scenes and there are typically one to two dance numbers. For the dance sequences the actors have to be dressed in the same dress, same shoes, and so on. Sometimes, Ryan could get stuck on wanting a particular item of clothing or accessory. And when it came to the "slushy" moments, you need like six of that particular costume."
Jill moved from "Glee" to another successful FOX show "Bones." She describes how a crime show differs from other forms of television, "In a crime show you have to be aware of all the elements, and the limitations of those elements. You have to be realistic, you can't let fashion over take it. And with some shows that are not completely based on reality you get to cross a bit into the science fiction world."
After "Bones," Jill went to work on the successful talent show "The Voice." Jill describes the insider workings of a contest reality show, "I dressed the contestants and Blake Shelton, which was not a hard job - he is a charming man. The contestants come in and they are very similar to that of "American Idol," and all these shows. They are all are undiscovered talent from around America."
She continues to describe her job on the show, "Hollywood and stage presence isn't necessarily their thing. I really wanted to give them a personality that the audience would grab on to and also keep an essence of who they were. They would bring their stuff, and I would look at it and get a feel of who they are. I listened to their music and much like with a television show I began to create a character. I helped them create their stage presence."
"I remember Beverly McClellan. She was a lesbian with a really tough style, which was great. I really emphasized it, using lots of studs and leather, it was awesome. And she totally went for it. The process also helps build their confidence, almost like they have something to hide from, they can protect who they are, but they can also start to build their stage presence."
"The Voice," became very personal for Jill, "You get your own favorites and you get to really know them too. Reality contestants in the Mark Brunett world are the nicest, genuine people. You're there under the stage while they're performing, cheering them on, and you help them change for the next performance. It's like being their mom. When they got voted off, I definitely shed some tears with them. You get attached, especially for the passion that they have. It's not really hard to fall for them. "
Jill's newest venture is the new TNT series "Murder in the First," which starts Monday, June 9. Jill describes the show, "We just finished filming our first season and it consists of ten episodes. We have 13 amazing actors that make up our ensemble. It's such an amazing diverse, well rounded, group of really talented actors. We have James Cromwell, Tom Felton, Kathleen Robertson, Taye Diggs, Currie Graham, Richard Schiff, Nicole Ari Parker and Raphael Sbarge. All of them individually and on their own are great actors. Co-creator Steven Bochco has the ability to pull together great talent. It's a wonderful starting point to work with such talented actors."
Again she see her job through the eye of a psychologist, "I look at this show as if I were a mom and I have 13 kids, and each one of them have their own particular needs: some are low maintenance, some are high maintenance and some have their good and bad days. You have to learn who they are. You can't treat them all the same. You have to pay attention to their individual needs, insecurities and what they are really trying to get across on camera."
She continues with more specifics, "With ten men to dress, you want to make sure they don't look all the same. I use colors and textures to set them apart. With Taye Diggs' character, I wanted him to really be just middle of the road, a step above blue collar. He didn't want to look like any of the other characters that he has played before. I like to dress him in patterns with soft tones. He's a detective and I didn't want anything too flashy. Being a muscular guy all his shirts have to be altered or I have them custom made."
She describes the transformation an actor makes after donning on his or her costume for the day, "For actors, putting on their costume is getting dressed for work. When they put on their costume, their whole body image and even how they carry themselves changes. I give them a moment in the mirror. Step away, I let them figure it out and they settle into the character. This is one of those secret gifts of the job that really makes me feel like I am contributing to a show. We create a specific character and if you knew this person in real life, you would see that it's a huge transformation."
Although Jill is an accomplished costume designer, she doesn't mind watching young people in fashion get their start on the reality show "Project Runway." Her favorite challenges of the show are the unconventional challenges, when constants are expected to create fashion out of items from a store that doesn't sell sewing items. For this, Jill remarks "I am a mixed media artist. I am the MacGyver of designers. I could win that challenge!"
Jill has recently branched out to local theater and she continues to take psychology classes on the side. "I started making costumes for my Barbie as a hobby and now I want to bring back the hobby side of costumes and maybe someday they will merge together in the future. I want to keep this fun. It makes me super happy doing both."
Jill Lucas has an infection spirit to her, "I am so lucky, from my first time assisting on set, I've been there ever since. I love everybody I work with and I know where I am is where I am suppose to be."


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Regrettably, Collins concluded, the American Council on Educations report takes an ethical step backwards when it should have taken several steps forwards. It seems more concerned with fostering university-corporate relations than with creating an educational environment where robust science is conducted according to high ethical norms and in ways most conducive to the public interest.


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Indoor/Outdoor Wireless Speakers
Enjoy the rich, full-range sound you demand for listening to your favorite music anywhere in your home from the bedroom to the backyard, dining room to the deck with this pair of Indoor/Outdoor Wireless Speakers. The weather-resistant Indoor/Outdoor Wireless Speakers employ 2.4GHz technology for extended range—up to 200-ft (90 ft. indoors – 200 ft. outdoors). Connect your iPod®, iPad®, iPhone®, radio or MP3 players to the transmitter dock with the 3.5mm cable or RCA-to-3.5mm cable (both cables included). The transmitter dock will transmit your music to the 2 wireless speakers. Make your listening enjoyment an integral part of dining or relaxing al fresco.
Wireless Speaker System for iPod, iPad or iPhone
Sleek, compact audio system connects to your iPod, iPad or iPhone Touch wirelessly so you can enjoy music with "you are there" CD quality without docking your tech. Transmitter connects to your Apple device and transmits audio up to 50-ft. away to the powerful, 32W speaker. Unlike traditional Bluetooth speakers, this system does not require pairing the transmitter to the speaker- simply plug in the transmitter to your Apple device, and you're ready to go. With the transmitter connected, use your Apple device as the system's remote to control music choice, speaker volume and equalizer settings. Compatible with all iPhones, iPads and iPods. iPhone 5, iPad with Retina Display and iPad Mini will only work with the Apple Lighting Adaptor.
HD Video Camera Pen
Ball-point pen has a built-in video camera for discreetly shooting HD videos or taking still photos with just a click of a button. Its 1.3 mp image sensor captures up to five hours of full color AVI video at 1280 x 720 resolution or up to 20,000 JPEG images and stores them on its integrated 8 GB memory.
Pocket Breathalyzer
Know whether you should be behind the wheel or not. Wide test range measures blood alcohol content from 0.00-0.40% BAC. Patented breathalyzer technology provides professional accuracy at a price that's way more affordable than the alternative. One button operation, onscreen instructions, and easy-to-view display.
The iPhone Wireless Pulse Monitor
Take your workouts up to the next level with the iPhone Wireless Pulse Monitor. This ingenious monitor easily attaches to your forearm and controls music wirelessly through Bluetooth transmission to communicate with your iPhone or iPod Touch with the downloaded Scosche myTREK App. Its sensors measure and report real time information on your heart rate, training type and number of calories burned while you're working out.
Handsfree Voice Activated Car Speakerphone
Take and make phone calls safely, while driving, with the Handfree Voice Activated Car Speakerphone. Like having your personal assistant riding along with you, it responds to your voice commands to dial your calls, tell you who's calling when your cell phone rings and obeys when you say "answer" or "ignore." All while your eyes are firmly on the road where they belong. Compatible with any iPhone, android, blackberry, or smartphone through a secure bluetooth connection.
iPhone Panorama Video Camera
Take the video capability of your iPhone to the next level with this breakthrough iPhone Panorama Video Camera attachment. Capture 360° video in every direction at once. Later, pan left or right to watch any viewpoint you choose, or "unwarp" it for a single, super wide, panorama. These iPhone videos become an immersive, "you are there" experience. Your audience can move their view to the left or right or completely behind them by touch-scrolling the iPhone screen or by simply swinging the phone in that direction. Its secret is a set of specially designed mirrors that gather light from all directions and send it to the iPhone's camera where it is stored as any other video. A great, new way to capture all the excitement at your next concert, all the action at a sporting event, or all of your friends a party – all in a single "take".
Motion Activated Video Desk Clock
Who would suspect that this handsome desk clock is actually a motion-activated, high definition video camera. This Ingenious spy quality surveillance camera captures videos, records audio and snaps still 5 megapixel photos from up to 15 feet away. The Motion Activated Video Desk Clock goes into action when it detects the smallest movement recording images, audio and videos on SD card memory—it is capable of storing up to 16 GB of memory and comes with a 4 GB SD memory card. It's simple to operate and small enough to take with you when you travel for extra security during hotel stays.
iPhone/iPad Pocket Projector
You're now able to share presentations, videos and websites you view on your iPhone or iPad with a whole crowd. The iPhone/iPad Pocket Projector is compact enough to fit in your pocket and projects your iPhone's screen onto any flat surface from as close as 8-in. and as far as 10-ft, projecting an image up to 85" diagonal. Use stand-alone or connect your iPhone to the tripod. Make an impromptu sales pitch in a restaurant or entertain the kids with online videos on your tent when you're camping. Compatible with all iPhones/iPads, except iPhone 5, the new iPad with Retina Display and the iPad Mini.
iPhone Photo Scanner
Save, take-along and enjoy all your photos—not just the ones you shoot with your phone—with this iPhone Photo Scanner. Scan any photo, up to 4" x 6", directly into your iPhone4, 4S, 5 (with adaptor) and iPod Touch 4th generation at up to 600 DPI resolution. The iPhone Photo Scanner's built-in dock lets you enjoy your music, watch videos and slideshows, and access the internet in hands-free comfort and convenience. While your phone is docked, the iPhone Photo Scanner also recharges it. Available in BLACK only.
iPhone Photo Scanner
Instantly digitize and share your old photos, slides and negatives as a digital album on your computer, share on online social media networks, or in e-mails to friends and relatives. The iPhone Photo Scanner is like a photo booth powered by your iPhone. It comes with a free photo editing app that quickly and easily converts your slides and negatives into sharable photos, and it even includes a Facebook button for instant sharing!
Covert Time LED Watch
Meet the Covert Time LED Watch – the super innovative, classic watchband with hidden LED displays for time, month and day. Simply press a side button to illuminate the digital numbers. The Covert Time LED Watch has the timeless quality and substantial weight of stainless steel with electroplated finish, and two additional links are included for true customization. Slides cleanly under shirt cuff! This mat black watch with blue LEDs will become a favorite, and a sure conversation starter. Fits wrists up to 8 ¾" in circumference; lithium-ion battery 300mA included. What to give someone who has everything? The Covert Time LED Watch!
Umbrella Pole Patio Heater
The umbrella on your outdoor patio table has always protected you from rain and sun, and now with the Umbrella Pole Patio Heater, you can extend your outdoor enjoyment well into the cooler weather. Use this outdoor heater year-round to enjoy outdoor warmth, without dangerous combustion. This heater is silent, and has no moving parts. The infrared Quartz radiant elements warm up like the sun, producing heat as you sit under your patio table umbrella. Just attach this heater to your umbrella pole, and plug into an AC outlet. The arms fold easily, and the heat turns off automatically when you do.
Pac Man Arcade Machine Cocktail Table
The official Pac man arcade machine. Some things just get better with time, and the Pac Man Arcade Game full-size machine is no different. Nothing compares to the original Pac Man arcade game. If you love a classic arcade game, you'll flip for Pac-man's Arcade Party in Cabaret Model, packed with 13 classic games. The Pac Man Arcade machine lets you enjoy the classic game play of Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Rally X, Mappy, Xevious, Galaxian, Pac-mania, Rolling Thunder, Bosconian, Dragon Spirit and Galaga 88 and Dig Dug! All these amazing classic games are packed into a cocktail table model, just like you'd find in your favorite arcade!
Compact Elliptical Trainer
Enjoy the benefits of a full-sized, professional gym elliptical trainer at home with The Compact Elliptical Trainer that's small enough to slip under a bed, office desk or stow away in a closet. It provides adjustable, customizable exercise programs that are comparable to jogging in terms of calories burned, but low-impact and easy on the back, knees, hips, and ankles.
Adjustable Tablet Stand
This patented design allows you hands-free usage of your tablet or iPad while you recline in your favorite chair, or even lie down in your bed. Cantilever design requires zero clearance under your furniture, and can be used on either side of bed, sofa or chair. The stand telescopes from 30" to 53" high, twists, and rotates 360 degrees. Six positions practically give you unlimited possibilities for watching or using your iPad or tablet while you relax and recline. All done? The Adjustable Tablet Stand quickly folds and stores anywhere. Works with your iPad, Kindle, Galaxy, Xoom, Iconia, IdeaPadd, Nook and all other tablets and eBook readers.
Golf Ball Finder Glasses
Look great and protect your eyes from UV rays, all while being the first on the green to find missing and "hidden" golf balls with these innovative Golf Ball Finder Glasses. Spot balls wherever they land – in trees, roughs, and fairways. They feature a specially –tinted, UV-coated lens that instantly filters out foliage and grass, so white balls stand out against even the densest backgrounds. You'll be amazed at how missing golf balls will pop into view when you're wearing these high-tech specs. Save time, minimize penalty shots and cut ball losses!
Bose® QuietComfort® 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® Headphones
Bose® QuietComfort® 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® headphones are the best performing headphones from Bose®. Advanced electronics use microphones both inside and outside each earcup to sense and reduce more of the sounds around you. So you hear even less noise and more of your music and movies – with the quality sound you expect from Bose. You can even use these headphones without music to leave the noise behind and relax. Also included is a separate cable with inline remote and microphone that lets you control select iPad, iPhone and iPod models.
Bose® QuietComfort® 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® Headphones
Digital Camera Binoculars with LCD
This binocular combines the convenience of a built in camera to capture all the action, even from a distance. The binocular is an 8x magnification with 30 millimeter objective lenses. It has full multicoated optics, with BK-4 roof prism glass. The integrated digital camera gives you the ability to capture 5 megapixel images, 5 to 60 second instant replay video loops or continuous loops. SyncFocus technology sharpens and focuses your subject simultaneously through the binoculars' lenses and the digital camera. An integrated 1.5" flip-up LCD screen allows for instant viewing of your images or video "on the fly". The Digital Camera Binocluars have 16 MB on board memory, but also contain a SD slot to accept up to a 2 GB SD memory card.
HD Action Sports Camera
High definition, hands free sports action video camera mounts on a helmet, handlebar or tripod and is perfect for capturing memories like you never could before. All-terrain camera is so rugged and durable, you can use it on land or underwater. It's self-adjusting for optimal image quality, and records directly to a MicroSD card. Simple to use, it takes both still photos and videos and has a built-in color 1.5"LCD screen for playback and review.
Vacuum Coffee Saver
Normal containers trap air inside with your food and ground coffee, but with this Vacuum Coffee Saver, you can create an air-free vacuum seal to keep your fresh ground coffee fresher, for longer. Simply add your coffee and extract the air. The specially tinted polycarbonate container protects from the harmful effects of light. It's dishwasher safe, and is great for keeping cookies, granolas and nuts fresh and vacuum-sealed, too. It includes a food pump for easy removal of air after storage, and holds over one pound. Use it to marinate and tenderize, as well as store.
Lightsaber Room Light
Whether your favorite Jedi is a Youngling or a Jedi Master, they're sure to feel "The Force" each time they banish the dark side with this wall-mounted Lightsaber™ Room Light.
Rechargeable Umbrella Light
Extend the usability of your favorite patio umbrella by quickly adding this Rechargeable Umbrella Light to the top of the pole. Not only will you be layering in beautiful mood lighting to your deck or patio, but the under-umbrella light will also give you great nigh time functionality. Serve dinner or drinks after sundown on your outdoor table; this light will shine a beautiful glow as you entertain. Snaps on quickly without tools, and rubber-coated spring clamp holds the light on tightly. Lightweight and weather resistant for year round use.
Lighted Skateboard
Take along your own high-visibility lighting effects with a clear-as-glass longboard skateboard that radiates a colorful LED glow. By day, you can watch the asphalt go by beneath the deck, and at night, with a flip of a switch, the whole neighborhood will see you going by for blocks. It's constructed with superior parts that provide a truly high performance ride that both experts and novices will appreciate.
Levitating Lamp
Is it art? Is it a triumph of technology? Whatever you think, we guarantee you've never seen anything like the Levitating Lamp with its levitating rotating shade! Using the power of magnetism, the shade of this stylish black lamp actually floats 3 centimeters above its base. A surefire conversation piece that will stop anyone in their tracks, this one-of-a-kind lamp also provides accent lighting with 6 high intensity LEDs that emit a cool white light. This 20.5" tall black lamp plugs into any AC outlet, casting white light and a spell over anyone who sees its astounding levitating rotating shade.
Touchscreeen Wine Refrigerator
Treat your wines and yourself to state-of-the-art wine storage. Our wine refrigerator holds up to 12 bottles at the 55°-66°F temperatures red and white wines love. Digital touchscreen features a lighted display so refrigerator controls are easily visible, even at night. The thermopaned glass door has a reflective finish to protect wines from damaging light. With its sophisticated styling and a whisper-quiet thermoelectric cooling system you'll proudly display this Touchscreen Wine Refrigerator on any countertop.
Zero Gravity Hammock
This is unlike any other hammock you've ever experienced. This is zero gravity heaven. Contoured padding is designed to fully cradle every curve of your body. Ergonomic design supports knees, hips, neck, and head to relieve pressure on your back and joints and provide the ultimate relaxation experience. Weather resistant. Available in navy. Use with our powder-coated 12-gauge steel stand in taupe with removable wheels (not included).
Beach Ergo Lounger
A chaise lounge that actually lets you lie face down without stressing your neck. It's perfect for that even tan, front and back. It has six reclining positions for fun at the beach, pool, or in your own backyard. Three removable pillow supports create total ergonomic support and relaxation. The Beach Ergo Lounger will also help stretch the vertebrae to relieve nerve and disk pressure; it is the ultimate portable therapeutic lounge chair!
Eucalyptus Folding 30 inch Table and Two Chairs Set
Few woods stand up to the punishment of rain, storms and sun like FSC Certified eucalyptus, which means this Eucalyptus Folding 30" Table and Two Chairs Set will look great for years to come – even if you never cover them up. This round table outdoor bistro set requires minimal maintenance – ages to a silvery patina with no care whatsoever, or give it a light sand and apply teak oil annually to maintain its original honey blonde appearance. The table and two chairs all fold for easy storage, and include 7 layer galvanized steel hardware for durability and rust resistance.
Floating Lounge
The Floating Lounge works with the gentle waves of the water to bring you the ultimate in floating comfort. After all, the beauty of floating on the water is being caressed by the gentle swells, and the rocking of the waves. With this innovative pool float, you and your body are one with the water – for pure relaxation, combined with luxurious support. Nestle into the Floating Lounge, and really relax. You decide what defines true comfort with this pool float which is constructed from beautiful and durable Sunbrella® fabrics. Available in Aruba Blue, Pacific Blue, Logo Red and Gingko Green.
iPhone/iPod Waterproof Speaker Case
Your iPhone has always wanted to get more adventurous, and now it can go anywhere you go with this Waterproof Speaker Case. It's an extreme MP3 speaker case that works with every MP3 player and cell phone including the iPhone, iPod Touch, Motorola Droid and BlackBerry. Waterproof MP3 Speaker Case is a rugged, rubberized protective body and houses your mobile device, but lets you listen to your playlist through a built in speaker. Beach, camping, boating, hiking - there's really no place your iPhone or MP3 device can't go when in this durable, waterproof case. Available in yellow.
Oversized Folding Chair
This chair is big enough for you and your favorite friends to enjoy together, the Oversized Folding Chair is over 5-ft. wide, stands 5 1/2-ft. high and holds up to 350 lbs. Its rugged, lightweight aluminum frame has a weatherproof and UV-resistant polyester canvas seat and back and its arms are equipped with six cup/bottle holders.
Inflatable Water Park
Move over, old-school floating platforms; the Inflatable Water Park is the new must-have for water fun–in-the-sun. Kids (ages 6 and up) and adults alike can spend hours scaling the inflated rungs, and diving off of any vantage point, or sliding down the integrated slide. Heavy duty molded handles for convenient boarding and climbing. The inside areas feature meshed-bottomed splash zones, which are much like shallow pools. These are great for safety as well as for relaxation. This water park is tough – the durable seams and materials can take all the fun that up to 10 users can dish out!
1 Acre Insect and Mosquito Trap
With exclusive 3-way protection, our 1 Acre Insect and Mosquito Trap is the next wave in indoor or outdoor pest extermination. An environmentally friendly way to trap pests from up to 1 acre without zapping, buzzing, harmful chemicals or expensive propane. Insects and mosquitos are lured to the trap and with a powerful vacuum fan are trapped in the retaining cage. Turn it on and leave it on all summer to take back your yard.
Universal Battery Charger
Tired of running out to buy new batteries? Professional quality battery charger regenerates standard alkaline batteries and recharges common rechargeable batteries such as NiMH or NiCd batteries up to 70 times. Its four charging docks can handle multiple battery types—AA, AAA, C, D or 9-volt sizes—simultaneously and protects against overcharging, overheating, short-circuits and polarity-reversal issues. Works with standard batteries.
Video Photo Chopper
Gathering intelligence can be fun when you've got this remote controlled Video Photo Chopper to swoop in and record video and still pictures for you. The Video Photo Chopper has a built-in gyroscope that provides stable control to take those high in the sky shots and video.
Wine Aerator
The Vinturi Wine Aerator allows you to pour the perfectly aerated glass of wine, instantly and repeatedly. Your wine will taste better with the Vinturi Wine Aerator than aerating in a wine decanter. You'll experience a superior flavor, and better mouth feel. Your wine will taste like a richer, more expensive wine; one that has a smoother finish. And, through amazing engineering, you can simply remove the cork or wine stopper on your opened bottle of wine, and pour a perfectly aerated glass through your Vinturi Wine Aerator. This wine aerator instantly softens the tannins, and noticeably improves the flavor and texture.
Shock Absorbent Laptop Case
This Grid It Laptop Case is a molded, water resistant, shock absorbent briefcase with a built in organization system. Unique Grid it organization system with rubberized woven elastics is designed to secure your small electronic devices, adapters, travel accessories and your laptop. Don't just slide your laptop into a briefcase designed for paper and pens; secure your expensive investment in this sturdy laptop organizer. Fits laptops up to 15.4" and is airport friendly for travel. This notebook case has a non-slip design to keep your laptop snug and tight; padded handles make it comfortable to carry. You also get a detachable and adjustable padded shoulder strap. Grid It Laptop Case is the laptop organizer that is also ideal for small electronics such as your iPod, iPhone, BlackBerry and all your power cords. Water resistant notebook case gives you endless configurations for holding everything in place.
Reconstructing Hair Iron
Get the style you want and healthy hair with the Reconstructing Hair Iron. Using an ordinary hair straightening iron often comes with a price – damaged hair. But using the Vapor Iron will actually improve the health of your hair while the vapor iron gives you the style you're looking for. Using this innovative flat iron will decrease hair breakage and reduce color loss when compared to ordinary flat irons. Plus you get curls that can survive even a day of 90% humidity! The result is healthy hair no ordinary hair straightening iron can deliver.
Travel UV Sanitizing Wand
Unpack the Travel UV Sanitizing Wand before anything else, and quickly eradicate the unseen, microscopic germs, mold and mites with powerful ultraviolet light. This 10" battery operated wand makes quick work of sanitizing bedding, towels, chairs, doorknobs, light switches and remote controls. Kills up to 99.9% of bacteria, E-coli, MRSA and more. Tuck in a carry bag for remote sanitizing.
Universal Tablet Headrest Mount
Put your iPad or tablet to work keeping the kids engaged and entertained during long car rides. Universal Tablet Headrest Mount holds your device firmly in place so they can play games and watch videos or even read, and finally put an end to the "are we there yet?" once and for all. Compatible with iPad, iPad 2, new iPad generation 3, iPad with Retina Display, and tablets 4.5" to 7.75" W and 5.5" to 11" H.
iPad Stand
Expand and enhance the utility of your iPad2 and help protect it from the bumps, dumps and lumps of daily wear and tear. The Foam iPad2 Stand encases your iPad2 in a lightweight, but substantial wedge of molded, industrial grade foam that holds it at the perfect angle for reading, typing, gaming and surfing the web. Compatible with iPad 2 and the new iPad generation 3.
Secure Credit Card Reader
Your online transactions go faster, smoother, easier and safer when you use the Secure Credit Card Reader whenever you transact business over the Internet. As the world's first truly secure personal credit card reader enters your credit card information with a quick swipe of your credit card, encrypting it before can be stolen by professional hackers and identity thieves.
Arcade Legends
Classic video game console with the greatest collection of video games ever amassed — 130 in all — will take you back to the days when you "ruled" at the arcade! Stand at the authentic recreation of an arcade console and play retro favorites like Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command, Space Invaders and Golden Tee Fore Golf. Every game has its original programming, to give you the same look, feel and game play you loved.
Desktop Spacebar
If your desk seems too small for everything you need to comfortably get your work done, let the Desktop Spacebar come to the rescue. This simple, elegantly designed tabletop "shelf" helps you tame the clutter by creating more surface space to spread out on. Plus, it gives you a little hideaway "garage" to store your keyboard when you're not working at your computer.
Cooling Pet Bowl
Keep your pet happy, healthy and hydrated with a water bowl designed and crafted to encourage animals to drink plenty of water. The Cooling Pet Bowl offers your pet a constant reservoir of cool, clean water that dogs and cats prefer over stale, warm, bacteria-laden water that can actually make them sick—if your pets drink it at all.
Temperature Regulating Blanket
Originally developed for NASA to help astronauts contend with the temperature swings of space, Outlast fibers in this blanket contains millions of invisible microcapsules, Thermocules, that keep you cooler by absorbing your excess heat, then releasing when your skin temperature drops. When your skin temperature drops they release the stored heat to keep you from getting too cold. Not too hot, not too cold™ – advanced technology makes the Smart Temp Blanket just right all night long! If you suffer from night sweats or chills, or if you're like many of us, and wake up too hot or too cold during Spring or Fall, you need this amazing blanket. Using the Smart Temp Blanket is like creating your own comfortable microclimate during sleep. Available in white in Queen, King or Cal King, the Smart Temp Blanket is an important part of the Smart Temp Sleep System of blankets, bedding.
Lightweight Impervious Luggage
Designed for both durability and flexibility, The Impervious Luggage can absorb the normal traumas of travel and handling, while protecting your belongings and always looking great. The signature 4-wheel spinner system allows you to maneuver; built-in TSA combination lock keeps you secure. Lined, multi-use interior gives you great organization. Telescopic, single-hand-use handle. Polycarbonate composite. Silver only, 24".
Pivoting Power Strip
If you've ever tried to fill all the outlets on a standard surge protector or power strip, you know it can be near impossible. Electronic equipment, battery chargers, appliances, lamps—they all seem to sport a variety of plug sizes that fit together about as well as mismatched puzzle pieces on the standard power strip. But when you have the Pivoting Power Strip, you'll find that every plug fits into the outlets that adjust to make room for the whole gang.
Windshield Video Recorder
Enjoy the security of having every minute you're on the road recorded. Like having a professional witness on board, the Sharper Image Windshield Video Recorder records everything the driver sees and hears, complete with time and date stamping for accuracy.
iPhone/iPad TV Viewer
With the Dock and View TV Apple Viewer, you can stream movies, TV shows, music, pictures, surf the net and much more, all while charging your iPad, iPhone, and iPod devices on the dual charging dock. This slim, compact, sleekly-designed charging dock makes a handsome addition to any room with a television. The Dock and View TV Apple Viewer connects to your television set with composite cables (with red, white and yellow jack) that fits into your TV's cable outlet. No WIFI is required! It comes with a remote control to let you pick and choose what you're going to watch from the comfort of your easy chair. Charges and docks all iPads, iPhones and iPods, except the iPhone 5, iPad with Retina Display and iPad Mini.
Tabletop Portable Photo Studio
Give your pictures a professional polish when you shoot them using The Tabletop Portable Photo Studio. It's perfect for snapping clear, accurate photos of collectibles, electronics, books and other small objects.
Soothing Sleep Assistant
The Soothing Sleep Assistant will silently help your mind stop racing so you can fall asleep, and stay asleep. Drug free and recommended by Sleep Doctors, this natural sleep aid uses soothing light patterns to train your body's relaxation responses.The Soothing Sleep Assistant is like having your own personal sleep coach – and the relaxation light will not disturb others. Safe (unlike a risky insomnia cure), effective and doctor recommended – this sleep assistant uses gentle external cues to rescue your sleep from an overactive mind.
Rechargeable Cordless Air Compressor
Never be tethered by a cord again – the AirMan Cordless Air Compressor is the portable air pump that inflates where you need it. This handy compact multi-purpose air pump goes wherever, whenever to inflate car, motorcycle and even trailer tires, along with sports balls and bike tires. The AirMan Cordless Air Compressor uses your choice of power sources – a 9.6 rechargeable battery or a 12v power source adapter. Cordless versatility and power means you'll never have to be without your electric air pump again.
World's Largest Crossword Puzzle
With over 91,000 squares and 24,718 clues, this super impressive crossword puzzle is so big it can take you weeks, months or even a year to complete! Invite the family to join in the fun or make this incredible puzzle your new permanent hobby.
300 Episode TV Classics
The shows you enjoyed as a kid along with plenty you couldn't stay up are complied in this 25-disk boxed DVD collection of 300 of the greatest shows from the days of early television. The 300 Episode TV Classics features shows in both glorious black and white or in color. These are the games shows, variety shows, science fiction, comedies, westerns, adventure, police, and kids' shows that established TV as the most popular entertainment medium.
Infrared Heating Pad
Extra large Heating Pad features advanced Far Infrared Ray heat, which has been shown to penetrate up to 3 inches into bone and muscle for deep down warmth and therapy. Snuggle up with this soft, hypoallergenic fleece Heating Pad and allow the relaxing heat to melt away your aches, pains, muscle tensions, cramps and arthritis. No uncomfortable coils or hot spots like some heating pads have! Big enough to curl up with and even warm your bed. Simply plug it in, and choose one of the 4 separate heat settings at the touch of a button.
Laser Hair Remover
Pulse away unwanted hair forever with this handheld Laser Hair Remover. The light energy from the flash technology is combined with an acoustic effect to selectively absorb and disable hair growth from the hair shaft. You remove the hair, without damaging surrounding tissue – because the Laser Hair Remover remains at a normal temp. Target sensitive areas such as bikini lines, or smaller zones such as your upper lip or even larger areas like your back and chest. Enjoy silky smooth skin without the ingrown hairs and burn that razors can cause.
Rapid Beverage Chiller
Now your favorite wine, beer or soda can go from room temperature to refrigerator cold in minutes, with the amazing Rapid Beverage Chiller. Chills cans 90 times faster than a refrigerator and even 40 times faster than a freezer! Just add ice and water, and plug in the included AC or DC plugs. In as little as one minute your beverage is as cold as if it had been in the refrigerator all night. Great when company drops in. The Rapid Beverage Chiller chills your wine perfectly, and then the automatic touch pad timer stops the chilling process.
Set of 4 Glow Margarita Glasses
Add a new layer of festive to any party with the Set of 4 Glow Margarita Glasses, complete with 4 glowing margarita glasses, 4 glowing shot glasses, 4 glowing ice cubes and 4 glowing straws. Guests will give your gatherings an A for Awesome when you light up the night with these novel glowing drink holders. The glow lasts for a full 4 to 6 hours; light glow is easy, and instructions are included. Each kit contains 4 colors; green, blue, red and yellow.
Laptop Bedstand
The 6 circumvolving joints and 3 adjustable legs of the Laptop Bedstand make it easy to create a custom multi-function work surface in bed, on the couch or even in a dorm room. 6 points of articulation adjust to multiple angles for maximum comfort and convenience almost anywhere. Light, comfortable and strong, the Laptop Bedstand adjusts to heights up to 19", with a work surface of 22" x 11". Use it to surf the web in bed, keep up with online forums while on the couch, or even to do your homework in the common room of your dorm.
Wine Gift Basket
A gift box from Sharper Image is a great way to say Happy Holidays this season. Our Wine Lovers Gift Box tells someone that you understand their appreciation for the perfectly chilled, decanted and stored bottle of wine. Send this box filled with thoughtful gifts, such as an Electric Wine Bottle Opener that provides visual intrigue while uncorking up to 30 bottles on a single charge. The In-Bottle Wine Decanter instantly enhances the taste and bouquet as it aerates, and the Instant Wine Chiller takes your wine from cellar to cold in seconds! Just want one glass? The Wine Bottle Vacuum Pump perfectly seals any open bottle against the oxidation that can spoil. And, we've also added two beautiful wine glasses – so all that's missing is the perfect bottle of wine, and you just might want to deliver that in person!
Folding Poker Table
With our casino quality Folding Poker Table, you really do fold when the game is done…fold the table away for easy storage. With room and integrated drink holders for up to 10 people, this could be the ultimate Texas Hold 'Em table. Styled after the professional tables you see in Vegas, this table features a casino-style padded arm rest and padded green felt playing surface. It folds up or sets up in seconds, and its lightweight hollow core construction makes it easy to carry. You can even throw it in your car and bring it to a buddy's house.
iPhone Telephoto Lens
Our iPhone Telephoto Lens gives you high-quality 10x optical magnification – so you'll capture long-distance photos and videos like never before. A universal clamp and lens adapter make it easy to attach your iPhone (including the new iPhone 5) and the sturdy tripod (included) provides the stability you need for sports, school plays and more. Don't miss a thing – get 10x closer with the iPhone Telephoto Lens.
124 pc Vanadium Tool Set
Collecting a complete set of tools can take years – unless you cover every base at once with this 124 Piece Vanadium Tool Set. This complete tool set is well organized in a portable and sturdy case with wheels. Not only does this tool set prepare the handyman for just about every scenario, the tools are made from high quality Chrome Vanadium steel, which is a metal compound that's stronger and more rust resistant than carbon steel. The job will always get done with this amazing set of premium tools.
Stainless Steel Beer Mugs
Whether you enjoy lager, IPA, wheat beer or Irish ale, cold beer stays cold longer in this beautiful set of 4 double-walled walled Stainless Steel Beer Mugs. Crafted of brilliantly reflective 18/8 stainless steel, each mug features dual wall construction that keeps beer at its poured temperature longer than stoneware or glass. 16-ounce capacity with a high gloss exterior and brushed interior. Food safe materials with no lead and no BPA. Each set contains 4 mugs, with each mug shipped in a non-woven draw-string pouch to protect the mug from scratches when not in use.
600 Episode TV Western Collection
Here are the shows that ignited little imaginations and inspired endless games of Cowboys and Indians compiled in this giant 48-disk collection. Here are 600 episodes of the best westerns from the days of early television. Good guys and bad guys from Chuck Connors to Gabby Hayes return to entertain in shows like "The Roy Rogers Show," "Wagon Train," "The Cisco Kid," "Annie Oakley," "The Lone Ranger," and "Rango."
100 DVD Western Classics
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ICU Foundation Perpetual Awards James Bright Memorial (2005)
The credit union movement lost an active leader on January 22, 2005 when Jim Bright died from a heart attack.
Jim served as President and CEO of Scott Credit Union for more than 20 years. During his tenure, the credit union grew from two branches and $50 million in assets to nine branches and more than $355 million in assets. Scott is currently the fourth largest credit union in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Jim was second vice chairman of the Defense Credit Union Council at the time of his passing. He served as chairman of the council from September 1996 through August 1999. He also served as chairman of the Southern Illinois Chapter of credit unions, chairman of Mid-States Corporate Federal Credit Union's credit committee, treasurer and chairman of the Midwest Defense Credit Union Sub-Council, and president of the St. Louis Credit Union Management Association.
Jim received the prestigious Executive of the Year Award from the Illinois Council of Credit Union Executives in 1992. He was also a member of the James S. McDonnel USO Board of Directors, the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois Board of Directors, and Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois Military Affairs Committee.
This award was established with a $5,000 contribution by Scott Credit Union. Gifts from Southern Illinois Chapter, area credit unions and individuals who knew Jim helped bring the fund to more than $10,000.
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Scott Andrew Schwedes
Position: WR
Height: 6-0 Weight: 182 lbs.
Born: June 30, 1965 in Syracuse, NY
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Drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 2nd round (56th overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 5 (9377th overall since 1950)
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If the luck of the Irish has you feeling festive enough to hit a Las Vegas club for St. Patrick's day celebrations, there are many places and different ways to do it. Here are some free, cheap and unforgettable events happening in Las Vegas this weekend.
Meatheads Bar
On Friday, March 16, Meatheads Bar will feature tunes supplied by DJ Larry Luv. On Saturday, March 17, which is St. Patrick's Day, DJ Jay-Razo will be at the helm. No cover.
Freakin Frog
On Friday, Freakin Frog will feature music by Grammy nominee Stone Paxton. In addition to its free awesome music performances, Freakin Frog is well-known for its beer and whiskey selections. No cover.
Beauty Bar
On Saturday, March 17, the Beauty Bar will host a multi-room St. Patrick's Day party called "Shamrocks and Shenanigans," with DJ events, drink specials and Leprechaun costume contests. This event has a $10 donation cover that goes to support the Sin City Roller Girls. The Beauty Bar is a venue located in the downtown area near a host of other hip and unique bars including The Griffin and Insert Coins.


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NEW YORK ? Cyndi Lauper, making her Broadway debut, won a Tony Award on Sunday for writing the 15-song score to "Kinky Boots" and Christopher Durang's comical "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" has won the best play Tony.
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Joe Norton, former North Central College wrestler and assistant coach, has returned to his alma mater as head coach, d3wrestle.com, the website specializing in coverage of NCAA Division III wrestling programs, reported Monday.
The news was confirmed by the Naperville, Ill. school on Tuesday afternoon at the official North Central wrestling website.
For the past year, Norton had been head coach at Knox College in Galesburg, Ill. He had succeeded Tony Islas, who had been at the helm of the NCAA Division III wrestling program in western Illinois for 12 years.
Prior to taking the Knox job in 2013, Norton had wrestled at North Central for four years, then served as a graduate assistant at the Naperville, Ill. college for two years.
Norton was a four-year varsity letter winner at North Central from 2006-10. He compiled 94 career victories wrestling for the Cardinals. Norton was also a four-time NCAA regional place winner, a two-time conference runner-up, three-time tournament champion, and seven-time tournament finalist. In addition, Norton, named captain of the wrestling team, was the recipient of the "Hammer Award" in recognition of outstanding commitment and work ethic.
Norton attended Montini Catholic High School in Lombard, Ill. where he was a 2006 All-State selection and an AAU first-team All-American. He concluded his high school career with 102 wins and was the captain of three squads that won state championships.
According to d3wrestle.com, Norton returns to a North Central team that has a national qualifier and four regional placewinners back for the 2014-15 season.
Founded in 1861, North Central College is an independent, four-year private college. Located in west-suburban Chicago, North Central has an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students, according to the school's website.


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What Evanier said about Paris. Ditto. This is the second time this year my cousin Anne, currently working there, has had to report that she is safe.
Marilynne Robinson warns against utilitarian trends in higher education.
Middle-Aged White Americans Are Dying of Despair.
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Berowne's participation in the French Revolution. Read the rest of this entry »
There's a line in a classic Billy Joel song New York State of Mind:
"But now I need a little give and take
The New York Times, the Daily News."
Back in the late 1970s and 1980s, I used to read those two New York City papers, even though I lived 150 miles away. The New York Times, "All The News That's Fit To Print," I'd read nearly every day. Even into the 1990s, I was at least devour the massive Sunday Times, which might take all week. In the earlier period, I also read the Daily News, a tabloid publication, on Sunday, mostly for the funnies and the sports.
I almost never read the other tabloid in New York City, the New York Post, which was terrible even before Rupert Murdock bought it in 1993. (Certainly, one of its low points was in 1980, when they showed a slain John Lennon in the morgue.)
It's nice to see my old friends of the news IN the news:
Former President George W. Bush and his wife Laura participated in the reenactment of the march 50 years ago in Selma, Alabama on March 7. Read the rest of this entry »
While I've had the intention of writing about the disturbing report that the Senate Democrats recently released about the United States and torture, circumstances have not allowed that. So here's a bunch of links, with brief observations:
From The Implications of the Torture Report by Mike Lofgren, Truthout:
The present writer will take as a given the veracity of its three main findings: that the United States engaged in practices both legally and commonly definable as torture; that the actionable intelligence these practices produced was negligible; and that the practices tainted the moral prestige of the United States government in a manner that damaged its foreign policy. These assertions may be taken as true both because of the abundant evidence presented in the report itself and because of the flailing and hysterical reaction by our country's national security elites…
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Right around December 1, when everyone was rightfully talking about the anniversary of Rosa Parks' 1955 refusal to cede her seat in a Birmingham bus, one of the Twitter pals of Arthur Tweeted, "Do some research on Claudette Colvin, sidelined as she didn't have the right 'look' of a true heroine". Arthur wanted my thoughts on that, maybe on March 2, 2015, which is the 60th anniversary of Colvin's arrest — the first arrest for resisting bus segregation.
As it turns out, I DID write about Claudette Colvin, almost five years ago, and I don't have much more to say.
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Charlie Rose's PBS show was on one night a couple weeks ago, and Thomas Friedman was on, talking about this climate change movie he was involved with; I taped to watch the next night. One sentence jumped out at me. In the places where Arab Spring seemed to have worked, notably Tunisia, it involved an understanding that there needed to be a sharing of power.
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The Bible says there is a way you can be sure you will go to Heaven when you die.
Are Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson in Heaven?
Is Elvis in Heaven? What about Michael Jackson? What about Princess Diana? And what about John F. Kennedy Jr., Heath Ledger, Roy Rogers, John Lennon, Mother Teresa, and Death Row murderer Karla Faye Tucker — executed in Texas in February 1998?
According to the Bible, those who repent of their sins and receive Jesus Christ into their lives as Lord and Savior will be saved from eternal punishment in Hell when they die. The Bible makes no distinction between the famous and the unknown, the rich and the poor, the altruistic hero and the repentant murderer. You just have to be born again.
It is not for us to judge the hearts of others. But there is an indication that Karla Faye Tucker gave her life to Christ before she died, while there is no indication that Adolf Hitler did. There is an indication that Roy Rogers and the Wright brothers did, but not that Joseph Stalin or Karl Marx did.
As for Elvis Presley, although he seemed to be a mess both physically and spiritually when he died, his family when he was younger attended an Assemblies of God church in America's Bible Belt, and Gospel music was his biggest influence. He could have been saved, which means he would be in Heaven. Princess Diana and Michael Jackson don't seem to have had any evangelical influence around them. But we cannot be certain about any of them.
How do people become "saved" Christians? A widely distributed evangelical tract says the following is what the Bible requires.
Have you asked Christ to save you? If not, you can receive Him as your Savior right NOW by saying and meaning a prayer to God the Father like the following one. However, it is not the words that save you, but your commitment to Christ.
What to pray
"Dear Father in Heaven, I know that I am a sinner and need forgiveness. I believe that your Son Jesus Christ died for my sins. I am willing to turn from sin. I now invite Jesus Christ to come into my heart and life as my personal Savior. I am willing, by God's grace, to follow and obey Christ as the Lord of my life."
Get a Bible and read it every day to get to know Christ better.
The Bible makes it clear that anyone can get into Heaven if they receive Jesus as Savior. Being famous doesn't help you or exclude you. Neither does being unknown. Being rich doesn't stop you, and neither does being the poorest person in the world.
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Are you afraid that after being cooped up at home with little source of exercise that your pooch will have a pooch by spring? With the Midwest having crazy cold temps (today's high could potentially reach a whopping 12 degrees!), it is not even safe for you or for your pet to be meandering out on the streets just to get a walk in.
A couple of days ago, Chicagoland recorded record low temperatures. Warnings were on the television, radio and appeared in print that if you or your pet did not have to go out, not to. If the dog had to use the outdoor facilities, only let them be out for a short period of time or their pads could freeze. With this being the case, what can a pet parent do to keep their pet fit and trim and healthy?
It is obvious that your pet will not be running around the yard like they do in the other seasons but there are ways to keep them exercised. If you have a basement, you can always toss the dog a ball, keeping the muscles tightened – as well as the belly. Pen lights can also intrigue a pet for hours on end and keep them active while the snow piles up outside. Whatever you decide to use, make certain that you maintain some sort of playtime with your dog. Depending on the size, age and breed of the dog, a good amount of time is between 30 and 120 minutes each day (source is the January, 2014 FamilyCircle.com).
While many of us like to hole up and eat our way through hibernation, dogs are ordinarily smaller and it is unhealthy for them to eat until they explode. The holidays don't help with overfeeding as there is typically excess food which many share with the pooch. This is tough though, because once the dog receives extra, they ordinarily like to continue and will beg for more whether they are hungry or not. Paying attention to caloric intake, however, will help your dog retain its trim form and will keep him or her healthy through the winter months.
Ever heard of S.A.D. disorder (seasonal affective disorder)? Well, here's to tell you that dogs can get it, too – for the very reasons stipulated above. In fact, according to the UK's leading veterinary charity, as many as one in three dogs display a downturn in mood during the cold season.
S.A.D. comes into play with lack of sunlight. Helping a dog through this may be easier than it is for a human being to get over it. If you notice that your dog is down, simply place their bed near a window with the most sunlight possible so that the dog is able to look out. Toys will help, too. There are some great dog puzzles out there that hide treats (but remember to count them in when counting calories) to keep the dog engaged.
These are but a few suggestions how to help your pooch through the wintertime in the Midwest. Although it may feel like it this week, our weather is sure to get better. Engage the dog and time will pass quickly for him or her, too.


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Welcome to 105-Ten Bar & Grill in Westchester, NY
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Staying true to its creative concept, 105-Ten identifies with the community in which it calls home as well as neighboring small towns of Westchester that similarly share the 105 prefix to their zip codes. By building the Briarcliff Manor zip code right into the name this local establishment gives patrons a unique culinary experience with small town charm. The elevated American cuisine and modern, yet rustic decor offers residents of central to northern Westchester a great neighborhood hot spot to call their own. 105-Ten features trendy exposed duct work that reflects industrial touches, rich high brick walls and a 25 foot long classic bar with ample seating and three large televisions. Offering the latest in culinary trends and a diverse menu, daily specials, weekly entertainment, specialty drinks, exceptional wine and local craft beer.
Our Story
Building on their success at Rainwater Grill in Hastings on the Hudson, partners Anthony Fortunate, a local family man from Briarcliff and Executive Chef Eddis Martinez bring to the table at 105-Ten their extensive business knowledge and combined experience in the restaurant industry. The duo has a strong loyalty to the Westchester community and surrounding areas and pride themselves on staying within a 400 mile radius of the 10510 zip to obtain locally grown chicken, steaks and vegetables. Many of the services used to build this restaurant were supplied locally by community members and associates of the two partners. The diverse menu offers hand-picked favorites of Chef Martinez that he has personally developed through his years in the kitchen of various restaurants throughout the tri-state area.
By giving back to the community through various charities throughout the year the 105-Ten team will continue to foster their strong community ties. One charity 105-Ten has adopted is the TLC Foundation for pediatric cancer research. For every kids meal purchased $1.00 will be donated towards this terrific foundation. Fortunate personally welcomes guests as they walk through the doors of 105-Ten, a hometown restaurant where everyone knows each other and community members come together for a great dining experience.