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This is a very light sunscreen that provides broad-spectrum protection and includes stabilized avobenzone for reliable UVA (think anti-aging) screening. The problem arises with the ingredient they use to make this sunscreen feel so light: alcohol. The amount is potentially irritating, while the amount of antioxidants is paltry and certainly not what you would expect from a sunscreen in this price range.
Although alcohol creates a light feel, there are other ingredients capable of doing the same thing without presenting the risks to skin that alcohol does (see More Info for details). For this reason alone, Vichy's fluid sunscreen is not recommended.
Alcohol in skin-care products causes dryness and free-radical damage, and impairs the skin's ability to heal. The irritation it causes damages healthy collagen production and can stimulate oil production at the base of the pore, making oily skin worse (Sources: Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, May 2012, pages 1410–1419; Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research, January 2011, pages 83–90; "Skin Care—From the Inside Out and Outside In," Tufts Daily, April 1, 2002; eMedicine Journal, May 8, 2002, volume 3, number 5, www.emedicine.com; Cutis, February 2001, pages 25–27; Contact Dermatitis, January 1996, pages 12–16; and http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/arh27-4/277-284.htm).
Ultra-light, daily sunscreen lotion with multi-layer cellular protection from UV rays and free radical damage.
Active: Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (5%), Oxybenzone (6%). Inactive: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Silica, Dicaprylyl Ether, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Nylon-12, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Phenoxyethanol, Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-8 Laurate, Methylparaben, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isostearyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Dodecene, Poloxamer 407, Tocopherol, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract.
Vichy At-A-Glance
Strengths: Some fragrance-free products; all the sunscreens but one contain either avobenzone or titanium dioxide for sufficient UVA protection; some commendable moisturizers with sunscreen; some good, inexpensive cleansers, and scrub for dry skin.
Weaknesses: Repetitive moisturizer formulas that rarely rise above the median for excellence; jar packaging is pervasive; the at-home peel/scrub kit is mostly disappointing; a couple of irritating moisturizers; no products for those with skin discolorations; limited options for oily skin.
Health is vital. That's the opening line on Vichy's catalog, followed by "Start with your skin." Perusing the opening pages of this catalog, it's easy to see how someone could get wrapped up in this L'Oreal-owned company's belief in listening to the signals skin sends us and then choosing products to address whatever problem skin is signaling you to correct. That might include acne, blackheads, eczema, discolorations, broken capillaries, and even excess oiliness. No surprises there, and it is sound advice to adapt your skin-care routine as your skin's needs (and signals) change. The problem is that Vichy's products, though well intentioned, are incapable of addressing several common problems, including most of those listed above. About all you can expect from most Vichy moisturizers is relief from dryness. That's it. Every product's claims "talk the talk," but they cannot possibly walk the walk because what's in them is, for the most part, standard, and without any research behind it to show that it makes a difference.
A big-deal ingredient for Vichy is their Thermal Spa Water. It is said to reduce irritation, strengthen skin's natural defenses, and provide free radical–quelling activity thanks to its trace minerals and salt. There is no substantiated proof to support these claims, save for a somewhat primitive chart Vichy provides to show this water helps reduce cutaneous signs of irritation (what it was compared to, if anything, is unknown). Two other L'Oreal-owned brands, Biotherm and La Roche-Posay, have similar special waters, each claiming to be mineral-rich. Yet if these are so unique and wonderfully beneficial for everyone's skin, why don't all L'Oreal-owned lines such as Lancome, L'Oreal, Kiehl's, SkinCeuticals, and The Body Shop, use them, too?
As expected, there are some bona fide winners among Vichy's products, but using Vichy exclusively with the expectation that their products have the answer to whatever your skin needs to have fixed is like thinking green tea is the only food your body needs.
Note: Vichy is categorized as a brand that tests on animals because its products are sold in China. Although Vichy does not conduct animal testing for its products sold elsewhere, the Chinese government requires imported cosmetics be tested on animals, so foreign companies retailing there must comply. This requirement is why some brands state that they don't test on animals "unless required by law." Animal rights organizations consider cosmetic companies retailed in China to be brands that test on animals, and so does the Beautypedia Research Team.
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Warm Bacon Potato Salad
- Vinaigrette:
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon coarse-grained mustard
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 1/2 pounds red potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes
- Salt
- 6 bacon slices, chopped
- 1 medium sized red onion, diced
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped dill leaves, plus more for garnish
DirectionsFor the vinaigrette:
Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
Add potatoes to pot of salted cold water. Bring to a boil, over high heat, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl. Cover with foil to keep warm, if necessary.
Add bacon to large saute pan and cook until crisp over medium heat. Remove to a paper towel-lined sheet tray and reserve. Add onion, dash of pepper and garlic to bacon grease and saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Add vinaigrette to vegetables. Let cook until reduced and thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add potatoes, dill and bacon to the pan and toss to coat with dressing. Allow to cook for 3 minutes. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Transfer potato salad to a serving platter and sprinkle with chopped fresh dill.
Recipe courtesy of The Neelys
Cooking Tips
More Recipes and Ideas
Warm Bacon Tarragon Potato Salad
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Bacon and Leek Warm Potato Salad
Recipe courtesy of Rachael Ray
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Crab and (not) slip — In a 787Friday, November 5th, 2010
A Boeing 787 Dreamliner conducts crosswind landing tests in unfriendly winds (it goes OK, by the way). Notice the degree of crab used to maintain the centerline, and that the pilot never touches down on the upwind gear first. If he did, he would bash the engine into the runway. So it becomes, instead of the familiar crab-and-slip method, the crab and (not) slip method. Did I find this YouTube video all by myself? Nope. It was in the FlightAware newsletter.


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No Logical Reason For Ag Center Move
To The Reader's Forum:
Recently the USDA (United States Dept of Ag) decided not to renew the lease with Chautauqua County for the Agricultural Center on Turner Road in Jamestown and will be relocating.
This was done without the opinion of the local communities and farmers that use this valuable resource. Since there were no previous complaints concerning the location, there appears to be no logical reason this move should be taking place. It seems as though the bureaucracy is looking for an opportunity to show its power. Washington is simply telling us what we have to do rather than what we want/need to do. This is another example of acting without the consideration of locals. Their actions will cost the farmers, community and county money through loss of convenience. The previous location will also be difficult to refill, so the cost for others in the building will increase. Unfortunately, that may even lead to the complete disposal of the building. If you share my concerns, please contact Congressman Tom Reed, 716-708-6369.
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I have made many pizzas with dough kneaded for 30 minutes in a bread machine.I know it mixes differently,but it still came out great.These days,I let the other Bread machine I use,knead for 10 minutes and put away for a cold rise.As long as the dough warms up enough after a cold rise from the fridge,it should be easy to use and open.
Norma, 2 years ago I would have said that 5% oil wasn't NY style, but now... I'm not so sure. I actually made a 5% oil pie over the weekend, and, while I was impressed with how tender it was, I could see the oily sheen on the undercrust, and, to an extent, in the crumb. Strictly speaking, I don't think one should see that sheen in the crumb for NY style. As I look at photos of your crust, though, I'm not seeing any visible oiliness. Based on that way of defining NY style, then I'd say you're within the parameter.In your particular situation, with the temps you're working at, it appears that the 5% oil (and 2% sugar) is going a long way in encouraging faster browning, which, imo, is producing one of the best pizzas I've ever seen you make. Yes, I do have NY style on the brain, so I'm a bit biased toward this, but if you don't decide to sell this pie on a weekly basis, I think you're making a mistake. The preferment Lehmann dough makes a phenomenal pie, but I think this is a tiny bit better- and potentially a bit more profitable.
Norma, I agree with Scott. One of your best looking pies, especially the undercrust, TF, cheese, etc. A bit more browning on the rim for me, but that's just me. 5% oil and the crust wasn't tender? Either you miscalculated or that's proof that you can overmix/over knead a dough. I'm sure it was no miscalculation, and 5% oil should produce a tender crust and crumb. How chewy was your crust while the pizza was hot and after it cooled?Norma, I'll also 2nd Scott's suggestions about dropping the Lehman pies and selling this. However I would, at the minimum cut your mixing times by half. What is your reasoning for mixing 19min? Yes, we can mix a dough for 20-30 min, but does it produce better results?Again, beautiful pie.Chau
I third that - it's a really good looking NY pie.Do you notice any flavor differences attributable to the the elevated oil?CL
As I posted I do really like the preferment Lehmann dough because the pizzas turn out more artisan looking and are also good, at least in my opinion. I also have to do many reheats on slices. I didnt reheat any slices of the pizza I made yesterday, so I dont know how reheats would work.
Norma,As you may know, the DeLorenzo clone dough formulation that I came up with and that you modified was intended to produce a crust that was chewy in parts and cracker-y in parts. Hence, the relatively low hydration. I don't honestly recall where the 5% oil amount came from but that must have been there to get the chewy part of the crust. Also, I was using a very low thickness factor to help get the cracker part. I don't know if you saw the post at Reply 172 at http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,7841.msg145168.html#msg145168, but if the information there is correct, then there would be no sugar used in the DeLorenzo dough. Watching the Steve video you referenced, it looks like some of the crispy character of a DeLorenzo pie remained. I'm sure that I had the DeLorenzo reverse-engineering and cloning project and experience in mind when we started playing around with the Mack's clone. I think you will see that if you compare the DeLorenzo dough formulation you modified with the one given in the Mack's thread at Reply 307 at http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,9068.msg99472.html#msg99472.Peter
If you start out with an undercrust with this much color, then a reheat is going to give you too much char, so, from a re-heating perspective, this might require some tweaks.I think one of the toughest selling points about great NY style is that, cosmetically, to the untrained eye, it can appear pretty similar to mediocre NY style, and people, in our area, have been conditioned a bit to dismiss mediocre NY style because it's all over the place. Your Lehmann crust does have a more unique/artisan appearance, so it might attract customers looking for something a bit different. I do believe, though, that once your customers starting eating this pizza, that the improvement in taste would be sufficient to keep bringing them back for more.How about selling this and the Lehmann side by side a few days and seeing what kind of feedback you get?
What makes DeLorenzo's pizza brown so nicely, without sugar?
I do recall you had the DeLorenzo reverse-engineering and cloning project in mind when we started playing around with the Macks clone. I can see the similarities. Do you think the higher TF you used in the Macks clone formulation you set-forth then gave the Macks clone the different texture?
Norma that pizza looks stinking delicious!
Norma, it's really difficult to predict exactly how customers will react, and, having never been to your market, I don't know your customers like you do, but that pie you baked up, imo, has pretty vast universal appeal.Regarding the reheat, it really depends on how crispy the crust is after sitting a while. If the undercrust is still a bit crispy, then re-heating it will give a bit more color. As far as undercrust color goes, I think you have just the right amount. If re-heating it gives you any more color, then I think it'll be too much.Right now, I wouldn't make any changes- just see if you can repeat it and try re-heating a slice to see how much additional coloration you get.I'm curious, how many pizzas are you making a day these days at the market? Are you baking more than one pizza at a time?
Norma,It's been a long while since I worked on the DeLorenzo clones but my recollection is that DeLorenzo's had some unusual methods for baking the pizzas. Yes, I think that that was a major factor. Peter


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Youngsville Area News In Brief
Love INC meeting
The 3rd Annual Love INC Meeting will be held on April 3, hosted by Free Methodist Church, 179 Davis Street, Youngsville. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be offered by the Joyful Cafe.
Love INC is a nationally-based Christian, non-profit organization which reaches out to people in need, and made up of 19 partner churches uniting across nine denominations. The organization is governed by a local volunteer board of directors and raise support through tax-deductible gifts from individuals, churches, and/or businesses.
Love INC serve serves people who live in or attend church, or whose children go to school, in the Brokenstraw Valley. Its boundaries are north of Sugar Grove, west of Grand Valley and south to the town of Tidioute, and east of village Irvine.
People in need simply call the group's clearinghouse where a trained volunteer will listen to their story to determine how Love INC can help. Love Inc. acts as the bridge between those in need and the church, agency, or organization that can meet their needs. A few examples are: food, clothing, furniture, household goods, bedding, baby items, help with household chores, repairs, transportation, firewood, and minor outdoor chores.
For more information, please call the Love Inc. office at 563-3398.
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Golf Scramble
The Love INC 3rd Annual Golf Scramble will be held on Saturday, May 10 at Cable Hollow Golf Course, Russell.
If you would like to participate, contact Love INC of the Brokenstraw Valley, Box 184 205 E. Main Street, Youngsville, 814-563-3394. Register by calling Love INC. at 563-3394 and/or Cable Hollow Golf Course 757-4765.
Gals from YHS
class of 1968
The women from the Youngsville High School class of 1968 are planning to meet, talk and laugh together once a month. The March lunch will be at Perkins Restaurant in Warren on Friday at 11:30 a.m. Everyone should have received an email invitation. The group has been growing each month. Come and share the good times. Any questions, call Deb Ritter Sumner or Sue Macks Perrin.
Playground fundraiser
A fundraiser for Pittsfield Community Playground, 258 Dalrymple Street, Pittsfield, is underway. Pastor Steve Gruver has grown a beard and will shave when there is enough money for the playground or not. Those donating to the cause should write in the memo section of their check whether to keep it or shave it to cast a vote. Donations are tax-deductible.
Preschool applications
The Youngsville First United Methodist Church is now accepting applications for Preschool. For an application(s) contact the Youngsville First Church at 225 East Main St, Youngsville, or call 814-563- 4021 and leave a message.
Lenten Services
The third week of the Lenten Services of Youngsville Area Ministerium that include Worship followed by a light luncheon will be held at noon on March 19 at Evangelical United Methodist Church on 2nd Street in Youngsville. Parking is off Third Street in the front of the Church and handicapped accessible. Pastor Ricky Nelson will preside at the service.
Art and Vino Venue
The 3rd annual Art and Vino Venue will be held Saturday, April 5, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Youngsville Fire Hall. Admission is free.
Five wineries will be on hand, along with retail vendors, food, and music. Art, wine, and beer demonstrations will be presented, and amateur wine and beer makers contest winners. Wine tasting tickets are $10 for those 21 and older, available at Youngsville Pharmacy, Allegheny Artistry, Allegheny Cellars Winery, Warren County Insurance, Hickory Creek Brewing, or by calling 814-730-2899.
First 300 pre-sale tickets will come with 2014 commemorative glass, sponsored by Northwest Savings Bank in a goodies' bag sponsored by Warren County Insurance/Winans Insurance and Employee Benefits. See www.artandvinovenue.blogspot.com for contest and vendor forms, and updates.
Library basket
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Tickets are available at the library on Friday. the Library opens 12-4 on Friday and the drawing will be Monday, March 16th. This is Youngsville Library's second major fundraiser next to their Annual Book & Bake Sale in September.
Rummage/bake sale
Saron Lutheran Church 148 W. Main Street, Youngsville, Pa., will hold a Rummage / Bake sale on Friday May 02, 2014 and Saturday May 03, 2014 Fridays hours are 8:00 A.M. till 4:00 P.M. and Saturday 8:00 A.M. till Noon. Friday will be a bake sale as well from 8:00 A.M. till sold out. Saturday offers $1.00 per bag.
Alumni golf scramble
The 21st annual YHS Alumni Scholarship Fund Golf Scramble will be held on Saturday, May 17, at Cable Hollow Golf Course. The four-person team event will begin with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. The $220.00 per team entry fee includes greens fees, cart rental, lunch, prizes and a donation to the Scholarship Fund. The year the Scholarship Fund will be awarding scholarships totaling $10,000 to be given several graduating seniors of the class of 2014. Contact Tim Sandberg at 723-7087 for further information about the Scramble. Individual donations may be made to support the Golf Scramble to P.O. Box 73, Youngsville, PA 16371.
Concert and benefit
for Conrad Walton
A Swiss steak dinner will be held at Pittsfield Otterbein Church on March 29 at 6 p.m. A Concert by the band the Circuit Rider 5 will also be performed at 7:15 for this benefit. Contact Church office by March 22 for dinner reservations. Gluten-free dinners are available. Church phone is 563-3333 and is located at 258 Dalrymple St. Pittsfield, PA. A free-will offering will be received for Conrad Walton for his medical expenses.
Alumni picnic planned
The YHS Alumni Picnic is an annual event held the second Tuesday of July. This year the picnic will be held at the Youngsville Fire Hall on July 8 from noon to 4p.m. All YHS graduates are invited. This year event is hosted by the class of 1962; and the class of 1963 is invited as honored guests. All graduates from 1962 and 1963 are especially encouraged to attend and experience this annual reunion along with all other YHS alumni. More detail information will follow in future publications. Any questions you may call 563-9865.
Summer ride
On Monday, March 10, a planning session took place at Youngsville Hallgren-Wilcox American Legion Post 658 for a motorcycle ride on June 14. The American Legion is looking for new members to ride. In order to become a rider you must be an active member of Youngsville Hallgren-Wilcox Post 658 member, an Auxiliary member, or son of an activeAmerican Legion Post member. For information, call Ed Rose at 563-9782.


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Gray: Success is not convenient
If I had to boil the secret of success down to one phrase, I would say that "success is not convenient, but leads to a life of convenience." That one statement can change your mindset, your actions and your future, if you let it. That one statement impacts your relationships, your health and your career.
I have shared my theory on success recently with business leaders, members at the health club and even friends on Facebook. It catches people's attention.
Let me share it with you. It's your turn to think, learn and grow.
Success is not convenient, but it leads to a life of convenience. Let's break that down and apply it to your life.
In marriage or relationships, it's not always convenient to love when you're stressed, to bite your tongue at the little things or to listen even when you're busy. But doing so makes your relationships better,which makes life better.
In parenting, it's not always convenient to help with a school project, turn off the television, calm a fussy baby, play catch in the yard, hustle to activities, ask questions or make dinner instead of hitting the drive through. But doing so makes your kids healthier, smarter and more driven, which makes life better.
In fitness, it's not always convenient to get up at 5:30 a.m., skip your lunch hour, workout at night when you're tired, line up child care, turn off the computer, take a break from housework or budget money for fitness. But doing so makes your mind, your body, your self-confidence, your health, your energy better, which makes life better.
In business, it's not always convenient to fill in for a co-worker, stay late to finish a project, write out your goal list, work a second job to get ahead, go back for a degree, attend a weekend meeting or late-night call or walk away from workplace gossip. But doing so gives you the edge, the momentum to be more successful in your career, which makes life better.
And the list goes on. The common thread is that you have to be willing to be inconvenienced and to let go of the excuses that comfort you. Success doesn't happen overnight, but over many nights of consistent effort. You can completely alter your life with small daily changes that cause slight inconveniences but lead to a lifetime of better living.
It is more convenient to have financial freedom, good health and happy relationships. Making those things happen requires daily sacrifice, focus and tough choices. Be the one willing to go the extra degree in life. You will always win.
I had the honor of celebrating success recently in Las Vegas during the Team Beachbody annual convention. I was surrounded by motivated, upbeat people who are choosing to be inconvenienced in order to build a better future for themselves and tackle an epidemic called obesity. I was proud to be a presenter at the convention, to represent our community in fitness and tocome back with more knowledge to contribute here. It was not easy to invest the money, the time away and the brain-power to be there for five days, but I came home with a better life, as did others from our community who attended. It was a short-term inconvenience that will lead to longer-term success.
Likewise, dozens of local residents celebrated success over last weekend in Tough Mudder races and triathlons around the state. These are our local teachers stay-at-home moms, public officials, and others who are striving for greatness in life, starting with themselves. Training for events is not convenient; these brave warriors fought the cold, the heat, the rain, sore bodies, busy calendars and fear to complete a feat of a lifetime. Their pictures and posts on Facebook and the stories they are sharing with friends and family are inspiring others in our community to take a bold step of inconvenience in order to get ahead inlife. For the competitors who completed the races, use this to fuel other parts of your life – you've shown the world that you have it in you.
Success is inconvenient but leads to a lifetime of convenience. Embrace it, act on it and share it to change your life.
Trina Gray is the owner of Bay Athletic Club, a mother of two, a national presenter on fitness and wellness and a change agent in the community. Her wellness column appears monthly.


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The day couldn't have been better, the people couldn't have been nicer, and the setters couldn't have been happier! On August 9, ACES adopters, foster parents and their setters came together from as far as 17 hours away to join in the fun at the E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park in Louisville, KY.
We spent the day making new friends and catching up with old ones...and the dogs did the same! After a delicious lunch and the long-awaiting drawing of raffle prizes, everyone headed over to the fenced dog park to do what setters do best, go birding! It was a joy to watch them bound across the field, stand watch under trees, and plunge into the woods in search of critters. If the saying, "A tired setter is a good setter" holds true, then the best dogs in the country were in Louisville that night!
A big round of applause goes to the ACES Reunion Committee for a fantastic day. Congratulations to the families and setters that won the many on-site raffle items and baskets. And "Hooray!" for the lucky winners of our three large raffle prizes:
Setter Tote: Barb Eyler
Annabelle's Quilt: Michelle Eastman
Orvis Dog Bed: JC & Trish Sowers
Thank you to everyone who bought tickets. This year's fundraising efforts brought in more than $1,200. And a great big thank you to all of the folks who came to the Reunion and shared your furkids with us...you made our day!


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The world you live in is complex and difficult, full of challenging and trying circumstances. Some days it seems impossible to rise above it all and have a joyful attitude. Yet joy can rule your heart—and the Bible spells out the "rules" and the reasons for being joy filled. In Joy Rules, John MacArthur provides a life-transforming look at 11 verses in Philippians 1 that will show you:
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An inspirational story about the life-changing possibilities of nature travel.
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CANANDAIGUA – In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Finger Lakes Dental Care (FLDC), 329 South Main St., is hosting an open house on Thursday, Nov. 8 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. In addition, FLDC is holding a Holiday Gift Sale from Nov. 8 to Dec. 24 with gift certificates and items donated by local businesses. FLDC is also offering custom whitening kits valued at $200 at a reduced rate of $99. For each kit sold, FLDC will donate $50 to the Sands Cancer Center.
All proceeds from the Holiday Gift Sale and Whitening Kit promotion will benefit the Sands Cancer Center. The public is welcome to browse, shop and help FLDC reach its goal of raising $10,000 for the cancer center.
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Three Cheese Vegetable Lasagna
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, divided
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, divided
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley leaves
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cauliflower
- 1 cup seeded and chopped zucchini
- 1 cup seeded and chopped squash
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 box lasagna noodles
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a 13 by 9-inch pan.
In a large bowl soak noodles in hot tap water until soft and slightly pliable; about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the water and set them aside.
In a small microwavable bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon paprika, and the red pepper flakes. Microwave for 30 seconds to melt the butter. Add the panko, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan and the parsley. Mix well and set aside.
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add oil. Gently add the broccoli and cauliflower. Stir in the zucchini and squash, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons butter and the onions and saute until translucent. Whisk in 2 teaspoons of cracked black pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, the flour and 1 tablespoon of garlic. Add the milk and vegetable stock and season with salt, to taste. Whisk together and allow to simmer for a few minutes, then stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan.
Ladle some of the sauce into the bottom of the prepared pan, then add a layer of noodles, then some vegetables and some more sauce. Add another layer of noodles, then the cottage cheese, then vegetables, then some mozzarella and sauce again. Repeat and finish with a layer of noodles. Cover with the remaining sauce and top with the panko mixture. Cover with foil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The last 10 minutes, remove the foil to get a crunchier crust. Remove from the oven and allow to rest before cutting and serving.
Recipe courtesy of Aaron McCargo Jr.
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Short story: We're building out a 1MW data center presence in Santa Clara, CA. Our hosting needs are radically different than they were five years ago when I started and we had a couple racks in Sunnyvale. We now have six data centers around the world, three of which are within fifteen miles of Mountain… Read more


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Create the Mood You Want With Antique Pendants
Elegance takes a new form with these antique pendant lights. With so many DIY lighting designs possible to help highlight these beautiful pieces of artwork it's hard to know what pendant lights should go where. Below we have compiled some suggestions of lighting designs to help you out.
Did you know you could create different moods with different types of lighting? You can, in fact, it's a doctor recommended practice for relieving stress. Lighting design can take on a lot of forms. Use these antique pendants to create the feels you want in your home.
You can create lower romantic and calming lighting using antique bowl pendants, such as Fine Arts Lamps' Midsummer Night's Dream or Minka Lavery's Illuminati. This lighting works well over bathtubs, dining room tables and beds in bedrooms.
For a sunny, warm mood use an antique glass pendant light, such as a Gentry Drum Pendant from Hinkley or the Mini Low Volt Round Pendant by Tech Lighting. The light energizes you, and works well as "task" lighting in your kitchen, office or dressing mirror.


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After august it is time again for the letter writing club to run every sunday!
3-6 in the front room.
We are looking for people who would be interested to run it maybe once a month or more often to
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What is the letter writing club:
Letter writing is time-traveling, map-defying, memory-buidling, love-edifying, hand-locking, laughter-carrying, tear-inducing, thought-printing, word-materializing, people-unifying. For all these reasons, we heart letters. Letters are acts of resistance: they boggle borders and wriggle free of internet servers. They can be caressed, smelled, crumpled, licked, hidden under a pilllow, folded, dog-eared and cherished. They can hibernate in drawers, perch on top of cupboards, nestle in warm trouser pockets, rustle in forgotten attics and flutter above the heads of distant lovers and friends. Come help us hatch more paper-birds or scrutinize the scribbles of history each Sunday at Forest Cafe (3pm til 6pm)...
We provide paper, typewriters, envelopes, postcards, pencils and pens
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Centurion Series by Generac - 10,000 Watt (LPG) / 9,000 Watt (NG) Automatic Standby Generator with 200 Amp Transfer Switch
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The Centurion - Series 10kW / 9kW Automatic Standby Generator provides 24/7 automatic power protection. Pre-packaged, air-cooled automatic standby generator features True Power™ technology for confident operation of sensitive electronic equipment and appliances, a NEW Nexus® Controller with user-friendly digital controls, remote maintenance LED's, battery voltage display, engine hour display, and external common fault alarm. It has a removable front panel for easy maintenance and serviceability. Centurion Automatic Standby Generator kicks in within seconds of determining power loss so your life won't miss a beat.
- Generac® 530cc OHVI V-Twin Engine, 3600 RPM
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- Fuel Consumption @ full load: LPG - 1.93 gal/hr; NG = 156 cu/ft/hr
- 63 db(A) at normal operating load
- 26R battery required (not included); local gas, electrical permits may be required
- 10kW standby generator with a 200 amp, Service Rated automatic transfer switch
- TruePower Technology provides clean, smooth operation of sensitive electronics and appliances
- Quiet - Test mode for a weekly self test that's quieter than other brands
- Nexus™ Digital Controller provides a user-friendly LED display and controls for programmable diagnostics and information at-a-glance
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In his magnificent reflection on the nature of art, Real Presences, polymath George Steiner invites us to make a thought experiment: What if we lived in a city where all talk about art, mere talk about art, was prohibited? In other words, what would follow if we did away with artistic criticism qua criticism, an activity derivative by nature and one Steiner calls "high gossip"? In this posited city, what Steiner calls the Answerable City, the only permitted response to a work of art would be another work of art. Thus participation in the "art scene" could never launch itself from the risk-free loft of criticism, but it must be real participation, a participation that demands that the viewer invest something of his own imaginative capacities. In this city, the word "interpretation" denotes not something exegetical, but something performative; an activity not of professional academics or theater critics, but of actors and directors — as in an actor "interprets a role." Here, art means incarnation, not judgment.
But such a city is only a thought experiment, and since judgment requires the participant to invest less of himself, it will always be easier to be a critic than to be an artist. And therefore the artist will always be tempted first to pass judgment rather than to respond with his own creativity.
After a decade of trying to walk the slippery ridge between "he who does" and "he who discusses" art, I have tried to avoid criticism these last couple of years to focus only on doing. But I feel the need to again jump into the critical ring, thanks to a recent article in GQ Magazine (it was sent to me by a friend), an article on my own town, Grand Rapids, and its increasingly famous festival, ArtPrize. (more…)


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Leading luxury vinyl tile (LVT) suppliers are carefully pairing unique designs with varying sizes of planks and tiles to deliver customizable upscale installations.
Armstrong initially launched its premium Alterna LVT line in a 16 x 16 format in 2009 and expanded it last year with 12 x 12 tiles. This year, the line has been updated with 8 x 8, 8 x 16 and 12 x 24 formats.
"The size expansion is largely due to requests we got from dealers in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic region — they wanted smaller sizes but also a rectangle format," said Allen Cubell, vice president of residential product management, Armstrong. "We doubled down on new sizes and designs this year."
Armstrong has also incorporated a unique onyx/quartz character detail into its Alterna line in the 12 x 12, 16 x 16 and 12 x 24 formats.
"The truth is, the effect doesn't look good in all sizes," said Cubell. "But some people like quarry variation from stone to stone. These updates are a great combination of the right design with the right size."
Karndean Designflooring decided that its new rustic metallic visual would be appealing in a large 18 x 36 rectangle format with a matching 6 x 36 plank, according to Michael Lang, senior marketing manager, Karndean Designflooring.
"Our Opus Metallic isn't really on trend. There's nothing really like it but it looks amazing," said Lang. "You diversify color and design and combine them with different sizes and they become something more. With a little creativity you can take a conventional line and work in the ability for it to be customized just with different sizes."
Uniquely large 7 1/2 x 52 and 9 1/2 x 59 LVT planks matched with random visuals has allowed IVC US to enter the category with a splash, according to Bart Rich, senior marketing manager, IVC US.
"We've proven that we have price. Now we're changing the conversation to style and design," said Bart. "We have manufacturing advantages that let us produce larger and without repeats. We're going to use those capabilities to redefine style and design within the category."
FreeFit unveiled a 36 x 36 loose lay LVT in both stone and marble formats at Surfaces 2013 — mostly to show that the company could achieve that size.
"We haven't decided on the visual design yet for this super large format but we wanted to show our partners that we have this unique capability," said Keith Pocock, COO, FreeFit. "You have to keep pushing design and size formats if you're going to stay ahead today. You can't just keep doing the same thing."
Armstrong's Alterna Reserve features onyx highlights in select sizes.
Karndean Designflooring launched Opus Metallic, a unique rustic metal visual in matching 18 x 36 and 6 x 36 formats.


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Crime Assessment in Forensic ScienceBIOL 250 This course introduces the student to the use of tools that allow for an analysis of probative evidence (physical, direct and circumstantial) in crime scenes, by its presence or absence that meets a recognizable pattern of crime behavior. The first part of the course will examine the theoretical basis of crime assessment and the roles played by the criminological ad psychological continuums. The second part of the course will focus upon the key roles that power and anger play in crime behavior and typologies. In the culmination of the heretofore learning, the course will discuss applied methods for identifying the perpetrators of crime. The 3-credit version of the course is an intensive 9 day workshop led by Richard Walter, a criminal psychologist and scholar-in-residence at the School of Forensic Sciences at the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences and co-founder of the Vidocq Society that investigates cold cases pro bono. This workshop will have the following required meetings: Saturday, January 7: 9 am-5 pm; Sunday, January 8: noon-5 p.m.; Monday-Friday, January 9-13, 6-9 p.m.; Saturday, January 14: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, January 15: noon-5 p.m.; Students who choose the 4-credit option will continue work with Bryan Brendley for the remainder of January Term. Instructor: Bryan Brendley. 3 credit: Credit/No Credit; 4 credit: Graded. Credits: 3 or 4. Costs: $500, and housing/meals according to policies.
Digital Graphic DesignCTIS/THEA 274 An introductory course to the Adobe Creative Suite concentrating on Photoshop and Illustrator but also introducing After Effects. Students will complete a series of projects using existing photos to create digital art for print in Photoshop, and generating new imagery in Illustrator. The focus of the course is learning the tools and the software with an integrated focus on design and aesthetics. Instructor: Robin Vest. Graded. Credits: 4. Costs: $500, and housing/meals according to policies. Course materials fee: $30. Students should also have print funds in their accounts to generate 100 color pages of print. Satisfies arts requirement.
Field Study in Cross-Cultural Education
EDUC 302 Combines coursework with 45 hours of cross cultural internship. Students will have the opportunity to complete and immediately reflect upon internship experiences supporting English Language Learners. Drawing on cultural theory and reflecting deeply on cultural competence and humility, they will construct new and deeper understandings of how culture and identity inform both their teaching practice and their students' success. Students are required to complete some course readings before the first day of class. Students may begin internship hours prior to the start of the course with professor approval. Open to Education majors and minors. Non-majors may take this course with prior professor approval. Contact instructor for more information regarding field placements. Instructor: Anna Pennell. Graded. 4 credits. Costs: $500, and housing/meals according to policies.
The Binge
ENGL 250 This experiential course will explore the concept of "binging" as we consume multimedia-- in theory and practice. We will read several articles on binging from various disciplinary viewpoints, some of which say it is the "new normal" while others claim it is unhealthy. Additionally, we will create our own local binge experiments: we will binge-watch an entire TV series over four days, binge-read an entire book series over four days, and binge-play a video game over two days. As we do so, we will track our bodies' reactions and use the data to support or challenge claims about the attraction of binging on media. Instructors: Heather Hayton and Rachel Riskind. Graded. Credits: 4. Costs: $500, and housing/meals according to policies. Some weekend meetings required; class schedule during week may vary; consult with instructors for more information.
GRE Prep CourseGST 150 Guilford College offers a no-credit preparation course for the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE). This is the test most commonly used by graduate schools to evaluate applicants for admission. The GRE Prep course helps students become familiar with either the GRE® General Test, which measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and analytical writing skills, or the GRE® Subject Tests, which are intended to gauge undergraduate achievement in one of eight specific fields of study. Instructor: Katherine Lambert-Scronce. Credits: 0. Costs: $500, and housing/meals according to policies.
Woodworking and Furniture HistoryGST 150 The course introduces students to the basics of traditional American woodworking and furniture making. Starting with the tree in the forest, we'll learn to identify the primary types of wood used for furniture in this area, to understand some basic wood technology and we'll follow the furniture making process through design, basic joinery, assembly, sanding and finishing. Through field trips to Old Salem, the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts and local Piedmont furniture makers, we'll explore the history and variety of woodcraft in central North Carolina. Students will spend most of their time in the studio, learning the fundamentals of measurement, layout and hand tool use and they will complete a small furniture project by employing their skills. Students will also do a research presentation on a traditional American furniture style or maker/firm. The cost of this course includes the field trips, supplies and a starter set of hand tools. Instructor: Jim Hood. Credit/No Credit. Credits: 4. Costs: $500, and housing/meals according to policies. Course materials fee: $550.
Living Exemplary Leadership
GST 250 This two-credit course will be an exploration of individual strengths and talents through an experiential lens. Individuals will learn about their own leadership style, how that applies to group dynamics, and how they can use their skills and abilities to influence change. Instructor: Amy Costa & Steve Moran. Graded. Credits: 2. Costs: $500, and housing/meals according to policies.
Public Speaking for College and CareerGST 250 This crash course in public speaking won't equip you to become a professional motivational speaker. What it will do, though, is teach you the basics of giving speeches and presentations; long and short, formal and informal, business and casual. Students taking this course will give presentations, study the speech giving skills of others and hear from professionals across all disciplines who put speaking skills into practice at work. Instructor: Megan Walters. Credit/No Credit. Credits: 2. Costs: $500, and housing/meals according to policies.
Science Education and Science FairsGST 350 The purpose of this course is to immerse students in "what is good science" and "what are good science fairs." Students will work with public school faculty and students in helping create and judge science fairs. Additionally, students will play an integral role in the planning, development and supervision of the Guilford County science fair, held on Guilford's campus in January 2017. Instructor: David Hildreth/Steve Shapiro. Graded. Credits: 3. Costs: $500, and housing/meals according to policies.
Improvisational Comedy and the Art of the Job InterviewGST 350 Improv Comedy and the Art of the Job Interview explores the connections between the skills associated with short-form improvisational comedy and effective interview techniques. This highly experiential course pushes students to attain new levels of comfort thinking on their feet in a variety of settings and formats. This course enhances public speaking skills while also teaching students practical skills that will pay off in formal interview settings. Instructor: Alan Mueller. Credit/No Credit. Credits: 3. Costs: $500, and housing/meals according to policies. Course materials fee: $45.
Understanding PovertyIDS 435 Examines the causes, dynamics and ramifications of poverty in America and other cultures. Provides opportunities for critical thinking and useful synthesis to deepen understanding of poverty and/or just catch up with the state of interdisciplinary knowledge, policies and remedial actions. Explores the cultural and structural factors contributing to poverty including the settings of family, neighborhoods, schools, communities, access to extra-familial opportunities and individual level attributes. Instructor: Edwins Gwako. Graded. Credits: 4. Costs: $500, and housing/meals according to policies. Prerequisites: Historical Perspectives, 88 semester credits earned (senior standing) Fulfills IDS requirement.
A Cultural History of Ancient Greece from Homer to the Death of SocratesIDS 452 This advanced seminar is designed, by employing interdisciplinary methods, to introduce the student to the literature, myth, and history of culture in archaic and classical Greece (ca. 800-400 BCE). Students will trace the transformations in Greek culture by comparing how the Greeks, at successive times in their history, understood key cultural ideas, which they developed and elaborated in the course of their history. Instructor: Tim Kircher. Graded. Credits: 4. Costs: $500, and housing/meals according to policies. Prerequisites: Historical Perspectives, 88 semester credits earned (senior standing) Course materials fee: $200 for travel to museums. Fulfills IDS requirement.
Nonviolence: Theories and Practice
PECS 330 Non-violence is not only an alternative to taking up arms, but a strategy of resistance to oppression or specific policies in the form of acts of civil disobedience. While non-violence includes these, the course aims to analyze it in all its fullness, as a way of life and spirituality that addresses certain forms of thinking and living as violent and includes nature and the rest of animal life among the subjects to be treated non-violently. Instructor: Omari Dyson. Graded. Credits: 4. Costs: $500 and housing/meals according to policies. Hybrid course. Contact instructor for more details. Fulfills social justice/environmental responsibility requirement.
Developmental PsychologyPSY 224 Developmental psychology is the study of how and why people change over time and also, how and why they remain the same. It is hoped that by taking this course you will become critical thinkers, that you will become aware of the ways in which social, political and cultural trends affect individuals, and that you will learn to appreciate people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds. This course will be a hybrid course: we will meet face-to face once a week (6-10 p.m. on Mondays) for three weeks, and the remaining hours will occur through online work and with field work hours. Instructor: Karen Tinsley. Graded. Credits: 4. Costs: $500, and housing/meals according to policies. Hybrid course. Class will meet face-to-face once a week 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. on Mondays for three weeks, and the remaining hours will occur through online work, and with field work hours. Fulfills social science requirement.
The Mechanic: A Practical Approach to Car Maintenance
SPST 250 This course is designed to introduce students to basic car maintenance procedures such as brake repairs, oil changes, tire wear and tear, jump starting and car detailing. Students will learn how to properly diagnose basic car issues along with maintenance safety procedures. Instructors: Craig Eilbacher and Brenda Swearingin. Graded. 2 credits. Costs: $500, and housing/meals according to policies. Course materials fee: $150.
Wolves and Northwoods Carnivores: Predatory Ecology
BIOL 250 The Audubon Center of the Northwoods sponsors this project that covers a broad range of topics related to wildlife with a focus on the gray wolf, lynx and the white-tailed deer, and other predators, plus many of the animals directly or indirectly associated with or affected by these predators as prey. The course is field-oriented and includes opportunities for backcountry travel, wildlife observation and tracking, as well as an introduction to habitats, how wildlife respond to natural and artificial disturbance and human factors. Location: Northwoods, Ely and the North Shore of Lake Superior, Minnesota. No Guilford faculty presence. Graded. 4 credits. Cost: $1,875 plus travel to/from the site and transcript fee. Scholarships available from the Audubon Center (see Study Abroad website for details) $100 deposit required. Estimated dates: January 3-22. Special winter wear required.
Ghost Ranch Experience
GST 250 - Journey to this famous education and retreat center near Sante Fe, New Mexico, with its unique combination of natural beauty, paleontology, geology, archaeology, history, music and art. Students select their top choice and two backups from seven class options: Pottery, Silversmithing, Digital Photography, Archaeology/Paleontology, Weaving, Music, Creative Writing. Experience hiking in wide-open spaces, starry skies, mountains, mesas and red rock formations in this stunning landscape of a 21,000-acre working ranch, a rustic setting renowned for creativity and self-exploration. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in nearby day trips to: Santa Fe, Ojo Caliente, Bandelier, St. Ildefonso Feast Day dances, and more! Location: Abiquiu, New Mexico. Guilford faculty leader: (TBD). Graded. 4 credits. Estimated cost: $2,950 plus travel. Some courses carry lab and/or materials fees ranging from $200-$400 (see Study Abroad website for details). Airport shuttle: $40. Meals and all accommodations included. Estimated dates: January 3-24. Winter wear required.
El Salvador: Civic Engagement Service
GST 250. Join a civic engagement project executed in partnership with Companion Community Development Alternatives Ltd. (CoCoDA) and DePauw University. The goal is to finally finish rebuilding a school complex in the small rural El Salvador village of El Roble. Under the direction of Ivan Villasboa, executive director of CoCoDA, students begin with an orientation in the capital, San Salvador, and then move to the countryside village of El Roble, where they gain a broad understanding of El Salvador's history, culture, challenges and potential. Students meet local officials, government representatives, business leaders and interview former political prisoners that were tortured during the Salvadoran civil war. You will also connect with a Salvadoran comunidad as you live and work alongside local families out in the fields. Change the way you see the world—and how you see yourself. Spanish language skills recommended, but not required. Locations: San Salvador and El Roble, El Salvador. Faculty leader: Irving Zavaleta. 3 credits. Credit/No Credit. Estimated cost: $3,200 including airfare and meals.
Costa Rica: Surfing Centuries
IDS 450. Legendary surfer Dorian Paskowitz said, "Surfing re-creates you. " So does your education. This course will give you an opportunity to learn to surf; we'll use a collection of primary sources and academic research as lenses for viewing many problematic histories and contemporary challenges while also reflecting on your education. Indigenous culture, colonialism, segregation, technological history, gender and race relations, and sustainability are just a few of the concepts we'll wrestle with as we immerse our minds and bodies in this challenging experience. Location: Nosara, Costa Rica, Guilford faculty leader: Maia Dery. Graded. 4 credits. Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA, historical perspectives, 88 credits. Fulfills IDS requirement. Estimated cost: $3,310 plus airfare. Estimated dates: January 2 - 24.
The Galápagos Triangle: Scientists, Tourists and Locals
BIOL 242, GEOL 242, JPS 250. Most people associate Galápagos with Darwin's theory of evolution. Indeed, these geologically active islands with their unique wildlife represent an unparalleled laboratory for biological and geological studies. The Galápagos have also become a global destination for ecotourists. However, few people realize that 30,000 people call Galápagos home. Behind the portrayal of these islands as "pristine" is the reality of tensions between people and nature. We will explore the interplay between locals, scientists, and tourists and what it all means for conservation of the Galápagos. Location: Quito, Ecuador, Galápagos Triangle. Faculty Leaders: Christine Stracey, Holly Peterson, Krista Craven. Graded. 4 credits. Prerequisites: TBD. Counts towards; natural sciences and mathematics, social justice/environmental responsibility. Estimated cost: $4,845 - $5,530, plus airfare. Estimated dates: January 2 - 20.
Caribbean: Friends in Belize
REL 150 Students will spend the January term in Belize reviewing the history of Friends mission/service work in the country and region. Discussion and excursions will focus on determining the impact of Friends in the communities, education institutions and development projects in light of concerns about colonial influences. Participants will visit meetings and service centers, speaking with local Friends to obtain a sense of the Quaker influence, and provide a service to the local meeting(s) and Friends organizations. Location: Belize. Guilford faculty leader: Frank Massey. Graded. 4 credits. Estimated cost: $2,000, plus airfare. Estimated dates: TBD.
Digitally Mapping China's Silk Road
REL/HIST 250 In this course we will travel along the breadth of China's Silk Road – from Beijing to Kashgar. Students will engage with group projects collecting data, studying and digitally mapping cultural, historical, religious, artistic and other patterns of information. We will journey by train to sites along the Silk Road including the Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors, Buddhist grottoes, oases of the Taklamakan Desert and the bazaars of Xinjiang. No Chinese language prerequisite. Prerequisite: Permission of instructors.Location: China. Guilford faculty leaders: Zhihong Chen, Eric Mortensen. Graded. 4 credits. Estimated cost: $4,200 plus airfare. Fulfills the humanities and intercultural requirements. Estimated dates: January 4 - 25.
Alp Dreams: Winter Trails and Mountain Tales
GERM 350 Our experience begins on the slopes of an Austrian ski resort. Following a three-day ski trip/alpine experience (skiing optional), we will be based in Munich for the rest of the course. Our days will take us to a variety of Bavarian winter trails and our evenings will be devoted to the mountain tales of the Brothers Grimm and other German, Austrian and Swiss authors and filmmakers (literature in translation and films subtitled for non-German speakers). Location: Munich, Austrian Alps. Faculty leader: David Limburg. Graded. 4 credits. Estimated cost: $3,000 plus airfare. Fulfills humanities requirement. Estimated dates: TBD.
Games of India
SPST 250 Students will travel to India to explore Indian culture through the lens of physical activity and sport. Participants will engage in interactive learning with tribal Indian school children from some of the poorest regions/families in modern India, from whom ancient Indian traditions are most alive and active. Specific attention will be given to the exploration of how sport reflects the skills, norms, attitudes and values of Indian culture. Discussions will consider issues of health promotion in India, and how to best administer health and fitness assessments of school children in collaboration with physical therapy faculty and students. Students will enjoy various cultural excursions (Ellora Caves, Daulatabad Fort, etc.) into the surrounding community, expanding their understanding of India's diverse and layered history. Location: Aurangabad. Guilford faculty leader: Lavon Williams. Graded. 4 credits. Estimated cost: $2,250 plus airfare. Estimated dates: TBD.
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The January Term immerses students and faculty in intensive educational experiences that are deliberately innovative and experiential with the explicit goals of encouraging self-motivated independent learning and the ability to understand issues and concepts in action.
How many credits can I earn?
Students earn 1-4 credits with the following approximate workload expectations for total time spent per week (including homework): 1 credit = 15 hours, 2 credits = 30 hours, 3 credits = 45 hours, 4 credits = 60 hours. All credits count toward the 128 required for graduation, but only graded experiences may count towards a major, minor, or general education requirement. Because January Term experiences are immersive, a student may only register for one experience in any January Term.
What kind of experiences are included?
Internships, service learning, independent projects, group projects, On-campus seminars and study away.
How much does a January Term experience cost?
All experiences other than study abroad/away will cost $500; this is a flat fee regardless of the number of credits. For on campus room and board policies and fees, see the housing and food section. Study away experiences (domestic and international) incur fees as specified in the experience descriptions.
What is the cost for room and board for students living on campus?
Traditional students who already live on campus and participate in an experience that takes place on campus for any time maintain their semester housing assignment without an additional housing fee and must purchase one of several meal plan options. Those meal plan options are: 52 meals for $340; 42 meals for $279; 30 meals for $208; 15 meals for $101 (available only to those on campus for 11 days or less). Residence halls are open only to January Term participants. Students will not receive campus housing for January Term only. Students who do not live on campus may purchase a meal plan.
How much does a study abroad/away experience cost?
Prices for study abroad/away typically include the academic and residential dimensions of the experience—some include meals, some do not. Most do not include airfare, but some do. See the experience descriptions for details or consult with the study abroad staff. Some experiences do have a component that takes place on the Guilford campus. If you live on the Guilford campus for 11 days of January Term or less, you will be required to purchase at least the 15 meal block plan. Once accepted into a study away/abroad experience, students are charged a $175 enrollment fee, which becomes non-refundable at the end of October. Some study away/abroad experience partners will also ask for a deposit, which the student pays directly to the partner.
What is the course materials fee?
These fees cover costs for special equipment, speakers, and local travel required by certain on campus experiences. All fees are posted in the course descriptions on this page and the footnotes in the online course schedule.
What about financial aid?
Students cannot use their semester financial aid to defray costs. Students participating in a study abroad/away experience may apply for a January Term grant; see below.
What is the policy on refunds?
Refund policies vary from experience to experience with a short window for withdrawal that often closes long before the start of the experience. Students who withdraw after that period will be charged from between 25% -100% of the cost. For refund schedules of study away/abroad, see the study abroad web site and partner web sites. On campus experience costs are fully refundable until the last day to drop without a grade.
What about Early College?
Early College students at Guilford have the option to participate in January Term opportunities, with the decision concerning participation and payment of tuition/fees made by students and parent/guardians. Families/students who choose to participate will work directly with Guilford College to register for January Term. Any credits earned during the January Term will be included on the respective student's Guilford College transcript, not the Early College at Guilford high school transcript.
What if I am not a Guilford student?
Participation is open to anyone who applies to become and is accepted as a visiting student. Complete the visiting student application available from this page and send the application directly to the Guilford College Registrar's Office. Priority for enrollment in January Term experiences is given to currently enrolled Guilford College students.
Is a deposit required to register for a January Term experience?
There are no deposits required for on campus experiences. However, study away (international and domestic) both require a deposit at the time of application. See descriptions for amounts. Deposits become non-refundable upon acceptance to the program and are payable to Guilford College by check or credit card. The amount of the deposit is credited to the final bill.
What is a January term grant?
It is a small discount off the posted price of a January Term study abroad/away experience. Awards are limited in number and focused on financial need. Further information about applying for January Term grants will be available in August 2016.


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I'm Telling the Truth: What You Didn't Know About God
I'm Telling the Truth: What You Didn't Know About God
I'm Telling the Truth: What You Didn't Know About God by author and speaker, Kelvin Curry, gives you the honest, straightforward answers you're looking for about God, salvation, and Christianity. In a creative style that is uniquely his own, Kelvin shares the uncompromising truth of the gospel in a way that is applicable to today's culture and easy to understand. The following excerpts provide a sample preview of the book:
Chapter 1: What's the Gospel?
For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him. —John 3:17, emphasis added
I want you to catch this with all of your heart. Many people think that God is a forever, angry God who is just waiting for us to mess up so He can push this big red button from His "heavenly command center" and send us to hell. No! That is not who God is at all. This is who God is:
The LORD is compassionate and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness. —Psalm 103:8
Chapter 5: How Can I Be Sure That Jesus Is the Only Way to Be Saved?
The message of today reads, "You can choose whatever truth you prefer because they all lead to the same God!" Although this sounds good, God completely disagrees with this message. Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth" (John 14:6, niv, emphasis added). This statement made by Jesus, means that He is the only truth that exists when it comes to knowing God. As a result, it dispels any other way to know God, outside of coming to Jesus. Jesus is not one of the many choices on a "drive-thru dollar menu" of religion where you get salvation at the pickup window. He is the only choice to receive salvation.
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Are you confused about God because the world offers a "variety pack" of religion? Maybe you've asked questions like: "Who is Jesus?" "What is the true meaning of life and what happens when we die?" Or, have you searched for love and acceptance in ways that still left you feeling empty inside? Do you feel like you have to somehow "clean yourself up" before you can come to God? In this book, Kelvin answers these questions by drawing on real-life experiences and biblical principles to show the depth of God's love for you and explain the truth about who Jesus really is.
AdultsThe gospel message will be enjoyed by adults of all ages.
Have you had a hard time forgiving yourself from your past mistakes and sin? You know that God loves you, but you still find yourself struggling with false guilt, shame, and condemnation. It's OK. In this something-for-everyone book, Kelvin helps even mature Christians experience a deeper intimacy with God, be healed from their past, and gain true security as a person in Jesus Christ.
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Do your children have questions about Christianity and the Bible that you find difficult to explain in terms that they can understand? Do your teens seem uninterested in church and think that being a Christian is a death sentence to a life of boredom? If so, I'm Telling the Truth is an answer to your prayers. This book shares the true gospel message in a style that makes it real and exciting for teens, while explaining the scriptures in a way that they can finally understand.
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Would you like a simple way to share the gospel with your group, congregation, and community? This is it! I'm Telling the Truth is the perfect book that can be given to the "unsaved" and new Christians during church events and outreaches or to students as a witnessing tool. There are additional discounts for books purchased in bulk. Please contact us for more information.


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She was in the middle of her trip--closer to home than she was to where she had been. The van was comfortable and even though the day was hot outside it was cool inside. The radio was playing and she jammed to the tunes, happy to be returning home, husband and pets.
She knew that her friend, whose vehicle she was driving was busy sorting things in preparation for an estate auction. Precious things that triggered memories of laughter and tears from the forty plus years spent in the home. She thought about calling to check on her, but didn't want to intrude too much.
Speeding through the countryside, she noticed a light flashing on the dashboard--then a warning light came on. She dialed her friend who owned the van. "Hi, whatcha doing? Uh, there is a light flashing on the dash--what should I do? Umm, yes it says 'check transmission' and a yellow o/d flashes."
"Help line--how may I assist you."
"I think I need a tow truck--the check transmission light came on and fluid has poured onto the side of the road . . . how long? Close to an hour? Could you tell him to hurry--it's over a hundred outside!"
"He was really the nicest guy . . . he brought water for me and let me stay in the cool until my hubby arrived to take me on home. They said that it looks like a seal in the transmission. He was going to let it cool and work on it on Monday. It's in a safe place."
After a week the owner picked up the van. It ran great and turned out not to be the seal after all. When it was time to return to the family home to continue sorting she headed out in the van once again--after all the truck was in the shop having work done on it, the Jeep didn't have air conditioning, and the hubby was driving her car, so the van was the best option. As she and her son drove past where her friend had had the problem before she thought to herself "there but by the grace of God go I" and headed on into the next town.
They pulled into a fast food place to get lunch as they continued on their way, when she decided to have her son check for leaks . . . no drip . . . but a steady stream of fluid. She headed to the first shop she could find--a fast lube place. No shop could work it in that day. No motel would accept their cat that traveled with them. No rental cars were available. Now what?
"God, what are we supposed to do?"
They checked the fluid level. It was only down half a quart. The seal had cooled off and was holding. The shop filled the transmission, sent extra fluid, and a funnel with them as they went off in faith that they would arrive at their destination.
A little over an hour later they arrived at their destination, pulled in to the dealership and thanked God for their safety. Had it been foolish to continue the journey? Perhaps, but God provided safety for them.
Often we rant and rave over the circumstances of our lives. Things go wrong. Just because you are a Christian doesn't mean you live in a perfect world where problems never happen. It does, however, when we allow God to work brings the right people at the right time to meet our needs--and sometimes the best decision seems foolish to our logical minds.
God, we thank you for guidance, protection, and provision. Even when we think there is nowhere else to turn--you are there for us to turn to you. So be it. Amen.
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For those who are following Indian Healthcare Market with great interest – the recent McKinsey Report & Predictions on Indian Pharmaceutical Market would be of interest to you. I tried looking at this report at the McKinsey India web site but did not find it there. However, here is an alternate location from where you can download the PDF Version of the same report titled "India Pharma 2020 – Propelling Access and Acceptance, Realizing True Potential". LiveMint also did a great job in summarizing this report in their daily edition (the graphics from LiveMint are here – PDF – 1, PDF – 2, and PDF – 3).
For me the following were the quick takeaways from this report –
- Over the last 5 years, the Indian Government spending on Healthcare has increased by a healthy 20% ($6.7 Billion to $11.7 Billion)
- Coronary Heart Diseases and Diabetics are the two prominent disease areas to see an increase of about 30-40% in the next decade.
- The data shows a steep rise in the number of people covered by healthcare insurance in the last 5 years (and is targeted to cover 45% of the population by 2020) – however important thing to note is that this steep rise is due to government-sponsored insurance coverage for below poverty-line population.
- Selling margins in India are lower compared with other emerging markets (~20-25%)
[Note – Send me an email if you have problems accessing the PDFs linked above. I have these PDFs locally stored with me.]
Tags: Diseases, Healthcare Insurance, India Healthcare, India Pharma 2020, LiveMint, McKinsey, Pharmaceutical Market, Selling Margins


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Better Business Bureau Releases Top 10 Scams Of 2012
The Better Business Bureau has released its list of the top 10 scams for the past year.
The list is created from those having the most widespread impact using a variety of sources, gathering information on scams from consumers, some of whom have been victims of scams; from federal agencies; and from other reliable information sources.
"It's hard to say which are the 'biggest' scams, as far as the number of people affected or the amount of money stolen, because many go unreported or under-reported," said Warren Clark, Better Business Bureau president. "Ripping folks off has been around as long as BBBs 100 years, since some of these scams have been around as long as us and still work! But some take advantage of brand new technologies. Our list is made up of the ones that seemed the most audacious, the most egregious."
To help consumers in their quest to figure out which offers are real and which ones are possibly frauds, BBB is proud to announce the recent launch of two new websites designed to prevent falling for scams:
BBB Smart Investing, developed in partnership with the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, informs consumers about investment fraud, Ponzi schemes and risky investments, and helps them assess their risk, check out brokers, and avoid getting taken. The site is located at www.bbb.org/smartinvesting.
BBB Scam Stopper, developed in partnership with Western Union, educates consumers about the major types of scams and provides information on how to avoid them and how to report them. The site is available at www.bbb.org/scamstopper.
"These scams hurt a lot of people, and it seems they are only getting more prevalent even as consumers are getting savvier," Clark said. "We hope by working together and sharing this roster more and more individuals will know what and how to avoid them."
The top scams listed by the bureau are:
The online ad says something like "Get Paid Just for Driving Around" – a prominent company is offering moret han $400 a week for those who will drive around with their logo all over the person's car. They send a check, which the driver is supposed to deposit in their account and then wire part of the payment to the graphic designer who will customize the ad for the vehicle. A week later, the check bounces, the graphic designer is nowhere to be found and the person is out the money they wired.
The "Grandparents Scam" has been around a while, but it's still prevalent. A grandchild/niece/nephew/friend is traveling abroad and calls/texts/emails to say he or she has been mugged/arrested/hurt and needs money right away The FBI reports social media has made it easier for scammers to tell a more plausible story because they can use real facts from the supposed victim's life. Before wiring money in an emergency, check with the supposed victim or their family members to make sure they really are traveling.
For those who love to shop, working as a secret shopper may sound like an ideal way to supplement income. But scammers have many job offers that are nothing more than a variation on the Overpayment/Fake Check Scam. Sometimes they say evaluating the wire service company is part of the job, which is why people need to send back part of the money. The Mystery Shopping Providers Association says it's not the practice of their members to pre-pay shoppers. Those who want to do such work can find a legitimate job through www.mysteryshop.org.
Loan scams continued to fester in 2012. It seems for every legitimate lender out there, there is a scammer waiting to prey on people in desperate situations. Most of the scams advertise online and promise things like no credit check or easy repayment terms. The first payment is to be made up front, with the person having to buy an insurance policy, or there is some other kind of fee to be paid before receiving the loan. A new, aggressive twist on loan scams in 2012 saw consumers who were threatened with lawsuits and law enforcement action if they didn't "pay back" loans they said they had never even taken out in the first place. Some got calls at their workplace, even to relatives. The embarrassment of being thought of as a delinquent caused some victims to pay even when they knew they didn't owe the money.
Of all the politically-related scams, this scam seemed to be the most prevalent, according to BBB officials. At the peak of summer with utility costs soaring, consumers got emails, letters and even door-to-door solicitations about a "new government program" to pay utility bills. Victims "registered" with an official-looking website and provided everything scammers needed for identity theft purposes, including bank account information.
This is an old one that flared up again this year. We consider it flattering (in a weird way) that BBB is such a trusted brand that we "star" in so many scams. In this one, the calls come from Jamaica (area code 876) but the person claims to represent BBB (or FBI, or other trusted group). Great news: you've won a terrific prize (typical haul: $2 million and Mercedes Benz) but you have to pay a fee in order to collect your winnings. There are lots of variations on this; sometimes it's a government grant. Best just to hang up and then file a phone fraud report with the appropriate government agency.
Two top social media sites were exploited in one of this year's top scams. You get a Direct Message from a friend on Twitter with something about a video of you on Facebook ("ROFL they was taping you" or "What RU doing in this FB vid?" are typical tweets). In a panic, you click on the link to see what the embarrassing video could possibly be, and you get an error message that says you need to update Flash or other video player. But the file isn't a new version of Flash; it's a virus or malware that can steal confidential information from your computer or smart phone. Twitter recommends reporting such spam, resetting your password and revoking connections to third-party applications.
BBB spends a lot of time investigating and reporting on home improvement scams, but this year we saw an unusual amount of "storm chaser" activity following Super Storm Sandy. Tree removal, roofing, general home repairs some were legitimate contractors who came from other areas for the volume of work available; others were unlicensed, uninsured and ill-prepared for the work; while some were even out-and-out scam artists who took the money and never did the work. In an emergency, it's tempting to skip reference checking, but that's never a good idea. BBB has tens of thousands of accredited businesses in the home contracting field. To find a contractor, visit bbb.org/search.
Sports memorabilia and phony tickets always make the list of top counterfeit goods. From the Super Bowl to the World Series, counterfeiters manage to have their hands in your pocket all year long. With the London Olympics added to the mix, it appears that 2012 was a good year for sports fakes. Some scammers were selling cheap knock-offs in front of stadiums. Others set up websites that just stole your money and never had any goods to begin with. Counterfeit goods are not only a rip-off for you because the merchandise is usually shoddy, but they are also a rip-off for the teams, athletes, designers and artists who create, license and sell the real thing. Buy directly from team stores and websites, or from legitimate retailers. Remember, if a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Within hours of the horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., social media pages dedicated to the child victims began cropping up … and some of them were scams asking for money. The FBI has already arrested one woman for posing as the aunt of one of the children killed, and state and federal agencies are investigating other possible fraudulent and misleading solicitations. In response to these reports, BBB Wise Giving Alliance offered tips for donors to understand how and when to best support those dealing with such a tragic crisis.