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This was a busy week for us as far as releases were concerned, with updates to Counter-Strike: Source, the Source engine running in 64 bit, and Day of Defeat: Source. We hope everyone is enjoying the new content. The plan is to keep releasing updates and new games next year.
There are literally millions of people in the community that connect to Steam each month, so we compiled a couple of statistics for what has happened in the past year:
Steam has delivered approximately 10 million gigabytes of data since the first of the year. You could fill 125,000 80 GB hard drives with this data to make a line over 11 miles long. Not that you would want to, but the visual helps.
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The UK's only action sports and lifestyle trade show, The Ledge, is returning to London's Olympia exhibition center January 25-27, 2013. Launched in January 2012, The Ledge has 250 brand slated to exhibit at the show, including DC, Osiris, etnies, and Element, among many others.
"The Ledge is the perfect show for me to catch up with business, as well as friends, in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. It's what UK skateboarding has lacked for a long time," said Vans Skate Team Manager, Nic Powley.
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Not since the heady days of TBC has London been able to boast a tradeshow that serves as a legitimate and credible platform and has the potential to rival the big European shows. Others have come and gone but this past year has seen The Ledge at London's Kensington Olympia stake a claim to being the show that just might step up to the plate and this January 2013 show will support this claim further.
As well as exhibiting a throng of the very best action sports and skate brands September 2012 saw the launch of the highly anticipated Streetwear Village. Created to enable streetwear brands to thrive within their own unique environment, those in the Village benefit from a retail crossover with the more action sports brands and vice versa. With Streetwear one of the biggest growth sectors in menswear, for January 2013 the Village will again provide a swish upmarket feel, comfortable and stylish settings, soft hip hop vibes and plenty of order writing space.
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The show continues to grow, develop and gain momentum season on season with over 250 action, streetwear, sport, skate and lifestyle brands exhibiting. Visitors, buyer and exhibitors can enjoy the plethora of entertainment available – from breakdancing and live graffiti to the exhibitor's mini ramp skate comp, sponsored by Osiris and Sidewalk which sees the shop teams go head to head on the mini ramp and over the gap to win a selection or prizes as well as £500 for the best trick.


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Japan's Mount Fuji depicted in giant rice artwork
A paddy field in northern Japan has been transformed into a giant artwork featuring Mount Fuji.
Artists in the village of Inakadate used different coloured rice plants in the field measuring 100m by 140m to create the stunning image.
The scene is from a legend about Mount Fuji and a heavenly maiden and commemorate the peak's registration as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site last year.
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Here's a new way to get kids to pay attention: an app that lets you watch TV and play games at the same time.
Today the Cartoon Network releases CN 2.0, a free app for the iPad that features a way to play one of several games and TV shows simultaneously.
(The version for the iPhone and iPod Touch features the same loaded games and TV series, but you can't play and watch at the same time.)
CN 2.0 is an update to the earlier Cartoon Network app, which launched in 2010.
"I have a 7-year-old," says Chris Waldron, Cartoon Network's vice-president of digital. "While he's watching TV, he's got all this energy. I thought, what if we could allow that energy to be spent playing games? What if we mixed the peanut butter and chocolate together?"
He knows that leaving the show on while the game is being played means less attention is being devoted to the TV show, but he doesn't mind.
"Right now people are watching shows and playing games in the real world," he says. "That's the reality." Besides, he adds, "Interacting with our brand will only encourage them to watch the shows," he says.
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Viewers can also choose to watch Cartoon Network's live stream within the app.
In June, Cartoon Network began offering free streaming of its entire schedule for tablet use, one of a handful of networks (its sister company CNN is another) that allow this. (You have to be a cable or satellite subscriber to get the feed, however.)
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Red Hill Entertainment is constantly looking to align itself with high-visibility film projects that can be filmed in the Southeast. It's important for us to expose audiences to this beautiful but underutilized area.
- John Brooks Klingenbeck
BIRMINGHAM, AL (PRWEB) April 03, 2013
The state of Alabama and Southeastern US will be represented in this year's Tribeca Film Festival as Alabama natives John Brooks Klingenbeck and Christopher E. Norris of Red Hill Entertainment will be on hand for the screening of their film, "A Single Shot". Based upon Matthew F. Jone's 1996 novel, "A Single Shot" will be a feature of the Spotlight Section of this year's festival.
Held in the Tribeca section of Lower Manhattan, the Tribeca Film Festival is a diverse international film festival supporting emerging and established directors. With founders including Jane Rosenthal and Robert De Niro, over 1,300 films from over 80 countries have been screened since the 2002 inaugural festival.
"This is an amazing experience, and we are very excited about what is looking to be a very busy and thrilling year for us as a company," said Red Hill Entertainment co-founder John Brooks Klingenbeck. "It's a lot of fun when all the hard work culminates into a finished product to go in front of a live audience."
"A Single Shot" stars Sam Rockwell, William H. Macy, Melissa Leo, and Jeffrey Wright in an emotionally charged and tense portrayal of a man outrunning an accidental crime and efforting to regain his estranged family.
For Red Hill Entertainment's Klingenbeck, the movie marks the sixth effort as a producer to hit the silver screen, with several new films in the pipeline with release dates scheduled throughout the next two years. Red Hill's momentum will continue in 2012 with the upcoming action film "2 Guns", starring Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington. The company worked in an advisory role for financiers in the $80 million picture that was filmed in New Orleans in Summer 2012. "2 Guns" currently has a release date of August 16th this year.
Klingenbeck added, "Red Hill Entertainment is constantly looking to align itself with high-visibility film projects that can be filmed in the Southeast. It's important for us to expose audiences to this beautiful but underutilized area of the country - in terms of film projects - which provides an authenticity to our films as well as benefits the local areas' economies during production."
The 2013 Tribeca Film Festival will be April 17th through the 28th in New York City. "A Single Shot" has an expected theatrical release of Fall 2013.
About Red Hill Entertainment:
Formed in 2012 by Alabama natives John Brooks Klingenbeck and Christopher E. Norris, Red Hill Entertainment's focus is on structuring the financial elements of film and new media development. Already with a brimming resume of films to their credit, Red Hill's company mission includes plans to utilize Southern state as film locations to stimulate local economies and to bring attention to the advantage of the area's tax incentive programs.
Red Hill has recently expanded in the area of crowd-sourcing technologies and the distribution of proprietary content over mobile devices. With a focal point upon Southeastern colleges and universities, Red Hill is working with these organizations to realize a substantial amount of new revenue by leveraging their brands with mobile applications.
For more information on Red Hill Entertainment or to arrange an interview with John Brooks Klingenbeck, please contact Harry Long of 81 Shop, LLC at 205 693-8181 or hlong(at)go81shop(dot)com.


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You spend your entire carefree youth trying not to see two lines on a take-home pregnancy test, but the minute you want them to appear, they are nowhere to be found.
At my last check-up with my new civilian doctor, he nonchalantly mentioned putting me under and cutting me open to see what's going on, to hopefully increase our chances at becoming parents.
I'm pretty sure he said other poignant things during that appointment, but after I heard the word "surgery" my brain stopped functioning and the word echoed in my head.
I don't even remember how I got home that day — that's how much of a daze I was in.
The last time I had surgery, which happened to be my first, was back in 2010 when I was living in Hawaii. My husband was on a mission in Thailand and I had no direct way to contact him. I had no friends and my family was an ocean and an entire continent away. So I drove myself to the emergency room pretty much lying down — low-rider style.
After I had been examined, the doctor said my appendix was on the verge of rupturing and it was "go time."
I had no time to think. It was going to happen whether I liked it or not.
I was about to undergo my first surgery, alone and in a foreign military hospital that I had heard nothing but horror stories about.
I was a hot mess.
The only way to communicate with my husband was via email. By the time the doctors drugged me, I still hadn't been able to reach him. I was living in a nightmare. When I woke up from surgery, alive and well, the nurses informed me both my husband and my mother were en route. An hour after he arrived, I was discharged and we drove to the airport to pick up my mom and her travel companion, my 90-year-old grandmother. She's a tank, I tell ya. I hope to be as lucky as her one day.
Fast forward a bit. When my current doctor dropped the surgery bomb on me two weeks ago, that's the only thing I have been able to think about lately. The first time, I had no choice. This time, it's weighing on me.
I had kind of pushed the procedure to the back of my mind when the hospital called to get some information from me. They asked me the routine things: My name, age, date of birth and Social Security number. But what really made my heart skip a beat was when the nurse asked me if I wanted a priest present and if I had a living will.
Hold the phone. I thought this was routine and no big deal, but now you are throwing around words like "wills" and "priests." Whoa.
With any surgery, there are risks and you never know when you will become that statistic of who doesn't wake up.
I have been uneasy about hospitals, doctors and surgeries since my aunt was murdered. Some people call it medical malpractice, but I call it murder. She went in for a routine surgery and her doctor allowed a medical student to perform the procedure.
Well, he flubbed, cut her large intestine, leaving her unable to eat food for the rest of her life, along with several other life-altering doozies. As a result of that hand slip, she died a few years later in 1997.
Ever since that fateful day, I have developed a mistrust of both doctors and the justice system and whenever I go into a hospital, chills shoot down my spine.
It's not a do-or-die type of surgery, but it's designed to increase our odds of conceiving. A necessary evil, if you will.
This future kid of ours had better appreciate what I am enduring to bring him or her into this world.


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The Individualized Studies Program (ISP) is designed to assist undergraduates whose educational and/or career goals can't be satisfied by existing programs of study.
ISP fulfills major and minor requirements for graduation. However, a student pursuing ISP must still meet all other University requirements for graduation, including general education, Writing Intensive, credit hour, and residency requirements.
Each ISP student works with a Coordinator of Individualized Studies to create his/her program. For a student's program to satisfy University requirements, it must consist of 60-63 credit hours of coursework. In addition:
- Coursework in an ISP must be organized into three distinct, clearly defined areas of concentration, with at least 20 credits per area. A concentration may include courses from one or several departments, provided the courses are consistent with the concentration's focus.
- Coursework must include at least 15 hours of 300/400 level courses taken at EMU. Ideally, this coursework is distributed equally over the three concentrations. Graduate level courses may be used to satisfy this requirement, subject to Graduate School approval. ESLN courses may not be used to fulfill this requirement.
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Evans Powers To Career Best
M-Sport World Rally Teamâs Elfyn Evans and Daniel Barritt have completed Rallye Deutschland with their best ever performance in the FIA World Rally Championship â powering their Ford Fiesta RS WRC to fourth place and their first ever stage win.
Evans had been locked in an intense battle with team mate Mikko Hirvonen for much of the event, but ultimately, it was the sheer determination of the young Welshman that tipped the scale.
Making the most significant step in his development to date, Evans showed real class behind the wheel. Outpacing his significantly more experienced rivals, the M-Sport man delivered one of the rallyâs most stand-out performances.
A mature drive was topped off in spectacular style. Never out of the top-three on each of todayâs four speed tests, Evans also secured maximum points with the fastest time through the points-paying Power Stage. The Welshman even had the pace to challenge for the podium â just five seconds shy come the end of the event.
Most importantly however, he is clearly identifying the areas where he can further improve. Analytical in his approach, Evans is always focussed on the bigger picture and there is certainly more to come from this talented youngster.
Of course Hirvonen wasnât going to let his team mate get away without a fight. Despite struggling with a set-up that was slightly too soft for the mud-strewn morning loop, the Finn reacted to Evansâ pace with the fastest time through the second pass of Dhrontal (SS17).
Having overshot a junction on the final stage (SS18), it wasnât quite enough and he had to settle for fifth place and an additional point for the third fastest time through the Power Stage (SS18).
Having regained their fighting spirit, Hirvonen and co-driver Jarmo Lehtinen now head to Rally Australia â a favoured hunting ground â with their confidence high and a real determination to further prove their potential.
Thanks to a strong performance from both M-Sport men, the team is just 10 points shy of second place in the manufacturersâ championship.
Elfyn Evans (4th) said:
âItâs been a great weekend for us. To take our first stage win was really nice and the fourth place was something we would definitely have taken at the start of the rally.
âWe werenât too far away from Andreas [Mikkelsen, third place] at the end either, but it wasnât our objective to push for the maximum result this weekend. It was more about learning the characteristics of the car on these stages and getting round safely, and I think we managed to do that.
âThe whole weekend has been absolutely fantastic. The car has been so much fun to drive, even in the tricky conditions. Weâve been there or there abouts on the set-up and the tyre choice all weekend and the end result is a great one for the team.
âIt always gives you a little boost when you manage to beat your team mate. Mikko [Hirvonen] didnât make it easy and Iâm sure heâll be on the pace in Australia. But hopefully this wonât be the last time we give him a run for his money this year!â
Mikko Hirvonen (5th) said:
âI tried to tease Elfyn [Evans] a little bit before the last few stages â telling him that I was coming for him â but he drove really well and heâs also proved that he can keep his head under pressure. It was a really good job from him today.
âIt wasnât so bad for us. When everything worked well, we werenât too far behind the others. It was really close, we just need a little bit more and to make sure that we have the right set-up for the right conditions.
âAll in all, this has been a pretty good event for us, and Iâm really looking forward to Australia now.â
Team Principal, Malcolm Wilson OBE, said:
âElfynâs [Evans] performance this weekend has probably been the most encouraging result that I have seen from any young driver. If you look at what heâs done with the experience he has, itâs been a very special result.
âThereâs a steely determination there and heâs very analytical about everything he does. Heâs always finding places where he can improve and go faster; and when heâs telling you that itâs honest and genuine so you know that there is room for improvement. That sends out a strong message to me that thereâs much more to come.
âI think Mikkoâs [Hirvonen] confidence was back this weekend too. If you look at it relatively, he performed better here than he did in Finland and he certainly had the fighting spirit when trading times with Elfyn.
âWith two cars in the top-five â and as weâre now only 10 points behind second in the manufacturersâ championship â we go away from this event with what has been a very positive result.â
Dennis Kuipers (8th) said:
âItâs been a really tricky and difficult event but Iâm happy with the job we have done this weekend. Weâve been away from the WRC for some time and it took a while to get the rhythm back but the pace, and the driving, were getting better and better and Iâm really looking forward to being back for Rallye de France.â
Yuriy Protasov (11th) said:
âItâs been a challenging rally with some very difficult conditions, so I am really happy to have finished my first event in a world rally car. We have learnt so much this weekend and Iâm really looking forward to taking the next step at this level. Itâs been so much fun to drive this car and Iâm very happy to have finished and to have gained the experience.â
M-Sportâs domination of the WRC 2 category continued as Pontus Tidemand piloted his Ford Fiesta R5 to a hard-fought victory on the eventâs final speed test.
The Swede had taken control of the series yesterday afternoon, but a puncture on the final stage cost him two minutes and dropped him down to fourth. As the competitors embarked on the final day of competition, Tidemand refused to give up the fight and put in a tremendous performance. Setting the fastest time on all four stages, he claimed a dramatic and well-deserved victory on the final split.
Drive DMACKâs Ott Tanak continued the Fiesta R5âs success story in a strong second place and M-Sportâs range of Ford Fiesta rally cars set the fastest time on all but two of the 18 stages.
Pontus Tidemand, 2013 FIA Junior World Champion (1st) said:
âItâs been a great fight from the very first stage and to take the win feels absolutely fantastic. I want to say a big thanks to M-Sport for giving me such a good car, to Emil [Axelsson, co-driver] who always does an amazing job, to all my sponsors, to my management, EVEN Rally, who push really hard and to Tommy Andersson who has supported me for such a long time.
âWe just went as fast as we could. We had some moments, but thatâs part of the game and we knew if we wanted to go for it, it would not be without some risks. Itâs a great feeling. From the very first stage I felt like we could do well and I think this has probably been my best ever performance in rally.â
M-Sport Managing Director, Malcolm Wilson OBE, said:
âIt was a very impressive fight-back from Pontus [Tidemand] today. Having lost two minutes yesterday, he didnât let the pressure get to him at all. He came back focused and determined and claimed the win on the very last stage â a very encouraging drive on what is only his second outing in the Ford Fiesta R5.
âHeâs used his experience from last yearâs Junior World Rally Championship to full effect and produced a near-perfect transition to the next level. Both he and Elfyn have proven that the Ford âLadder of Opportunityâ is producing a good stream of talent.â
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Starting the Fall 2000 semester, the Perdue School joined a growing number of Business Schools which offer students an opportunity to manage and administer an investment portfolio.
The Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University has long been a strong proponent of experiential learning, and is widely recognized as a leader in the state and region in providing experiential learning opportunities for its students, primarily through its Applied Business Learning Experience (ABLE) program. The student managed investment portfolio is an excellent addition to the range of experiential learning opportunities at the Perdue School.
Typically student managed investment portfolios are funded from private sources, and are designed to provide students with an opportunity to conduct security analysis and research, and make investment decisions in a realistic environment. Careful structuring and design of the program can help students experience life as security analysts and portfolio managers, and provide an experience that is sure to be a valuable tool in advancing career opportunities and employment options in the investments field.
While there has been a rapid increase in the number of Universities that have implemented student managed investment portfolios in the last decade, this type of opportunity is still quite rare in business education, with approximately 100 such programs in existence nationwide. The Perdue School portfolio is the first and only student managed portfolio managed by undergraduate students within the University System of Maryland.
The Perdue School Student Investment Fund is 100% privately funded. Funding sources include the Judkins Family (Wayne Judkins is an alumnus of the Perdue School and Executive Director of European Government Bond Trading at Goldman Sachs International), the Perdue School Margin account funds and SU Foundation Margin account funds.
In order to implement the Perdue School Student Investment Fund, a new 3 hour course (Practicum in Portfolio Management - FINA 449) was developed, and offered during the Fall 2000 semester for the first time. The course is staffed by Finance faculty, and is offered each Fall and Spring semester, with a possibility of an expansion to Summer term offering in the future. Enrollment in the course is limited to 20 students, and admission to the course is by application. Applications are reviewed by the Department Chair, in conjunction with the course instructor, prior to the pre-registration period during each semester. Students are allowed (and sometimes encouraged) to repeat the course for credit, to facilitate continuity in the management of the portfolio. Course requirements include designing a long-term investment strategy, preparing and presenting security research reports, implementing investment decisions, monitoring portfolio performance and compliance with investment guidelines, making decisions regarding portfolio adjustments, record keeping, portfolio performance evaluations, preparing regular account statements, and making presentations to faculty and/or Department of Economics and Finance Advisory council.
Investment Policy Statement
The investment goal of the portfolio is a strategic core-oriented allocation to the overall domestic equity market. The investment objective of the portfolio is to achieve long-term capital growth by investing in marketable U.S. equities with a risk profile that is similar to that of the market benchmark (defined as the S&P 500 Index). The portfolio's performance objective is to generate a total return in excess of the benchmark in each 1-year, 3-year and 5-year period.
Asset Allocation:
The portfolio shall be invested exclusively in U.S. listed (including NASDAQ) equity securities. Any cash equivalent investments shall represent transactional amounts, and not strategic allocations. Therefore, cash equivalents shall not exceed 5% of the portfolio at any time. Any deviations from this requirement shall be corrected by the end of each month.
Portfolio performance is expected to achieve value-added results through active management decisions. However, the portfolio is expected to be diversified with respect to exposure to different economic sectors, industry segments, and individual stocks. The portfolio shall observe the following diversification guidelines:
· The maximum allocation to any economic sector (as defined by Standard and Poor's) shall be 40% (at market value) of portfolio assets.
· The maximum allocation to any single issue shall be 10% (at market value) of portfolio assets.
· The minimum number of securities in the portfolio shall be 15.
· The portfolio may include American Depository Receipts (ADRs). However, the combined investments in ADRs and other foreign securities traded on US exchanges that are not ADRs may not exceed 20% of the portfolio's market value.
· Any violations of the diversification guidelines shall be corrected by the end of each calendar quarter.
Market Capitalization:
The majority of the portfolio is expected to be invested in well established, large market capitalization companies. The portfolio may also invest in less established, small market capitalization companies. However,
· No more than 40% of the portfolio may be invested in companies with market capitalization below $1 Billion.
· Investment in companies with market capitalization below $100 Million (at the time of investment) are prohibited. Positions that drift below $100 Million in market capitalization after purchase shall not exceed 5% of the portfolio value.
· Any violations of the market capitalization guidelines shall be corrected by the end of each calendar quarter.
Prohibited Transactions:
The portfolio may not invest in the following:
· Fixed income securities
· Non-marketable securities (including private debt securities and/or direct placements)
· Non-dollar denominated securities
· Convertible or Preferred securities
· Warrants
· Commodities
· Mutual Funds
· Real Estate investments (Including Real Estate Investment Trusts)
· Short Sales
· Margin Purchases
· Swaps (Index or rate of return)
· Securities Lending
· Use of derivative securities or other methods of leveraging the portfolio.
Trade Execution:
All investment decisions shall be made by a majority of students in the class. Students will be assigned to teams, and each team will be charged with the responsibility of conducting research in one or more economic sectors. Each team shall bring forth recommendations for investment (or divestment), and present research and recommendations to the class. The class would then vote on each recommended transaction.
Once a decision is reached by the students, the instructor would than make the necessary arrangements to execute the transaction. Trading authority shall rest with the chair of the Department of Economics and Finance and any other faculty members designated by the chair. The Dean and Associate Dean of the Perdue School shall have trading authority, to be used in emergency situations. No students shall have trading authority.
The Hill Group in Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Easton office has agreed to provide trade execution at a significantly discounted rate.
· The student managers, under faculty supervision, shall prepare monthly statements detailing account activity and balances.
· The student managers, under faculty supervision, shall reconcile all account statements generated by the fund's broker.
· Copies of all reports shall be provided to the Dean of the Perdue School, and the Executive Director of the SU Foundation.
· During each semester the student managers should make a presentation to the Economics and Finance Advisory Council, detailing the status of the portfolio and the semester's activities.
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Bah. Humbug! As a Christian, I cringe at what the Christmas curmudgeons have done to this beautiful and sacred time of year.
Retailers drool at the prospect of amassing enormous profits during this festive season, but they choose to ignore the very reason for the festivities: the unfathomable love of our Father who was willing to spend the life of His own Son in order to heal the relationship that we had broken. These merchandizers have practically outlawed the use of the word "Christmas" and instead insist upon the more politically correct "happy holidays." And so, a few days ago my wife and I went to Sea World to get a little "holiday" spirit.
I wasn't expecting much. We parked and headed toward the entrance. And what to my wondering eyes should appear? The ticket booths were decked out in a brilliant red and ... and ... could it really be? Atop them were festive signs that said, "Sea World's Christmas Celebration." They actually said, "Christmas!" Once inside the gate I heard Christmas music - everywhere - and signs proclaiming "Sea World's Christmas Celebration" - everywhere! What's more, most of the shows had a Christmas theme to celebrate the season.
I want to thank and commend the people at Sea World for having the courage and righteousness to rise above "political correctness" and provide their guests with a moving and memorable Christmas experience for the entire family.
Brothers and sisters, I have absolutely no financial interest in Sea World, so I say this from the heart. If you are looking for a joyous addition to your Christmas experiences this year, go to Sea World. I don't think you will be disappointed, and I think they deserve some validation for having done the right thing.
Merry Christmas!


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Dietary antioxidants play an important role against oxidation, an underlying mechanism in the incidence of chronic diseases. Greens+ is a commercially available preparation containing a variety of plant-derived ingredients. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the antioxidant potential of the methanolic extract of greens+ powder using
Oxidative damage to cellular biomolecules such as lipids, proteins and DNA is thought to play a crucial role in the incidence of several chronic diseases [
The overall antioxidant potential of the greens+ expressed as trolox equivalent was estimated using the ABTS (2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) method [
Multilamellar liposome membranes were prepared using 100 mg egg phosphatidyl choline in 20 mL of 2 mM phosphate buffer using the method as described by Balachandran and Rao [
One gram of greens+ powder was extracted with 20 mL 50% acetone and hydrolyzed with 5 mL of 6 M HCl for 1 h. The hydrolysate was cooled and centrifuged at 3,000 rpm for 15 min at room temperature. The supernatant was then neutralized with 10 N NaOH to pH 6.6 and diluted with distilled water. The diluted extract was passed through Sep-Pak C18 (Waters Corporation, Milford, MA, USA) cartridge column for solid phase extraction. The column was then eluted with 100% acetone.
The analysis was carried out according to the method of Hollman
Study protocol used in this study is shown in
For the analysis of polyphenols in plasma, the method as described previously for greens+ herbal preparation was used.
Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity in serum was measured by the spectrophotometric ABTS+ • method [
Protein oxidation was estimated by measuring the loss of reduced thiol (-SH) groups using 5,5'-dithio-bis(2-nitrobenzoic acid) (DTNB) assay [
Malondialdehyde, as a measure of lipid peroxidation, was measured by the thiobarbituric acid-malondialdehyde (TBA-MDA) assay and reported as TBA reactive substances (TBARS) [
For LDL oxidation analysis, serum LDL was isolated by isoelectric precipitation with buffered heparin [
Glutathione peroxidase activity in erythrocytes was measured using the method of Pleban
All calculations were performed using Excel 5.0 (Microsoft Corporation). The paired Student's
Greens+ is a commercially available herbal supplement containing several botanical products that are considered as good sources of the polyphenols having antioxidant properties. The herbal preparation itself was never tested for its antioxidant properties. Results obtained in this study are shown in
Based on this observation, the antioxidant potential of greens+ was evaluated in a liposomal lipid peroxidation model. Liposomes are commonly used to simulate cell membranes. As shown in
HPLC procedure was used to detect the presence of polyphenols present in greens+ and to quantify them. Polyphenol composition of the herbal preparation is shown in
For the
No changes were observed in the body weights, BMI and blood pressure of the subjects after oral supplementation of greens+ at two different doses for four weeks. These observations suggest no adverse effects of ingesting greens+ even up to six teaspoons per day for four weeks.
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A study was undertaken to investigate the
The liposome model system used in this study also showed a significant antioxidant capacity at higher concentrations of ingestion. Cao
The consumption of greens+ by healthy human subjects showed a significant increase in the levels of reduced thiols indicating a decrease in the level of oxidized proteins in the serum. The damage caused to enzymes via protein oxidation is significant in discussions regarding human health. The activity of metabolic enzymes that otherwise play a crucial role in the detoxification of carcinogens and repair the damaged DNA may be inhibited, the net result being a contribution to metabolic disorders and increased risk of chronic disease [
Serum MDA, indication of lipid peroxidation, was reduced significantly with the consumption of greens+. This effect is likely related to the presence of polyphenols. Plant phenolic compounds trap chain-initiating radicals at the interface of the membrane, thus preventing the progression of the radical chain reaction. Additionally, the phytochemicals such as the polyphenols can chelate the transition metal ions responsible for the generation of reactive oxygen species and therefore inhibit the initiation of the lipoxygenase reaction [
Greens+ administration did not change LDL oxidation as measured by LDL malondialdehyde. This could be ascribed to the presence of more water-soluble polyphenols that might have been absorbed by the protein-rich HDL fraction. Polyphenols have been shown to have high affinity for proteins [
Results obtained in the present study also showed an increase in the erythrocyte glutathione peroxidase activity during greens+ supplementation.
In summary, the greens+ formulation includes a variety of plant-derived ingredients with polyphenolic antioxidants that have been identified via
We wish to thank Genuine Health for providing the herbal preparation greens+ that was used in this study and for their financial support.
Study protocol used in the study.
Dose dependent antioxidant effect of greens+ (nmol/L trolox equivalent). The results represent the mean of values obtained from three measurements.
Effect of greens+ on FeSO4 induced lipid peroxidation using a liposome model. The results represent the mean ± SEM of values obtained from three measurements. Different corresponding letters indicate significant differences at p < 0.05 by Duncan's test.
Dose dependent effect of greens+ on serum total antioxidant capacity (nmol Trolox equivalent/mL serum). The results represent the mean ± SEM of values obtained from three measurements. Different letters indicate significant differences at p < 0.05 by Duncan's test.
Dose dependent effect of greens+ on serum lipid oxidation (nmol MDA/mL serum). The results represent the mean ± SEM of values obtained from three measurements. Different corresponding letters indicate significant differences at p < 0.05 by Duncan's test.
Dose dependent effect of greens+ on serum protein oxidation (nmol protein-SH/mL serum). The results represent the mean ± SEM of values obtained from three measurements. Different corresponding letters indicate significant differences at p < 0.05 by Duncan's test.
Dose-dependent effect of greens+ on erythrocyte glutathion peroxidase activity (U/g Hb). The results represent the mean ± SEM of values obtained from three measurements. Different corresponding letters indicate significant differences at p < 0.05 by Duncan's test.
Ingredients in a single serving of greens+.
|Phosphatide complex (26% phosphatidyl choline from 97% oil-free lecithin)
|Organic barley, alfalfa and wheat grass, and red beet powders
|Apple fiber powder
|Japanese chlorella (cracked cell)
|Organic soy sprout powder
|Organic whole brown rice powder
|Stevia leaf powder
|Eight non-dairy bacterial cultures containing Lactobacilli and bifidobacteria (2.5 billion per serving) in a special base of fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS)
|Royal jelly (5% 10-HDA)
|Bee pollen powder
|Licorice root extract standardized to 10% glycyrrhizin (5:1 = 580 mg)
|Acerola berry extract standardized to 18% Vitamin C
|Siberian ginseng extract standardized to 0.8% eleutherosides (28:1 = 1,680 mg)
|Milk thistle extract standardized to 80% silymarin (15:1 = 900 mg)
|Organic Atlantic dulse powder
|Ginkgo biloba extract standardized to 24% ginkgo flavonglycosides and 6% terpene lactones (50:1 = 1,000 mg)
|Japanese green tea extract standardized to 90% polyphenols (20:1 = 300 mg)
|European bilberry extract standardized to 25% anthocyanidins (100:1 = 1,000 mg)
|Full spectrum grape extract standardized to 95% proanthocyanidins and 500 ppm Resveratrol (500:1 = 2,500 mg)
Polyphenol composition of greens+ herbal preparation.


text: oldbiker - Unregistered January 24, 2013 12:29 PM Sadly it was never going to be a success. Another example of politicians spending taxpayers money on vanity projects. I have some Spanish friends, who live in Valencia, who bought tickets for the first GP and reported that even then the stands were half empty. Spain loves bike racing and football, with F1 coming way down the list. As Spain has several excellent bike circuits, I can't see anyone wanting to invest in this white elephant. 14 agree 4 disagree


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The two biggest dairying states, Victoria and Tasmania, have strongly backed the prospect of Chinese investment in the sector.
Sovereign wealth fund China Investment Corp has been linked to the purchase of large dairy farms in Tasmania, sparking renewed debate over foreign ownership of agricultural land.
Tasmanian Premier
"I find it extraordinary we have a situation where Christine Milne and Barnaby Joyce are pretty much singing from the same song sheet."
Ms Giddings said the discussions were still at the preliminary due diligence stage.
Tasmania had huge dairying potential but needed capital to make that happen, she said. "We need to have capital investment here, that will have to come from foreign sources," she said.
The Premier said Tasmania had benefited in the past from foreign investment sourced in Japan, New Zealand, America and China.
"What is the difference between the colour of their [Chinese] money and the money you might get through the Commonwealth Bank, or the NAB or Westpac? What does it matter?," she said.
She said there were strong similarities between the current debate on China and that over Japanese investment in the 1980s.
"These people are here for the long term, they are here to benefit the state, they are here, quite rightly, to make some money as well," she said.
"We certainly don't want to be in the position where they are scared off. These things are always sensitive."
Victorian Deputy Premier
"The Tasmanians are talking of having that $180 million invested . . . if they do so be it, anybody who wants to invest that or any other sum of money we would obviously welcome," Mr Ryan said.
The dairy industry was represented on the state recent "super" trade mission to China, and Mr Ryan said the response from the Chinese was "very very positive".
"For those who want to invest in the dairy sector, and agriculture generally, we are very very interested in talking to them.
"The development of the dairy industry would be enhanced by having additional investment from whatever source.
Mr Ryan said that the federal coalition's push for a review of investment rules in agriculture was a matter for the opposition and public debate over the issue was not of concern.
"My basic stance is, whatever the test may be, we want the investment in Victoria, it has served us well and we are very happy to see it continue.
"We still have the cows here, we still milk the cows here, we still need the people here to do that, we still have to have the community to supply those people," he said.
"My only concern is to make sure that the industry continues to flourish.
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Test Anxiety: A Case Study
I have had Test Anxiety for many years. My anxiety affected my Law School exams all the way back to my High School exams. I would panic, stress, and worry when it came time to take exams even though I knew the material. I would just freeze up. When I found Dr. Granat's "How to Conquer your Test Anxiety" I found a wonderful solution to my problem. I truly love and enjoy the program as whole because it is excellent and it works. However, I have certain techniques that are my favorite such as the candle, the bath, the music, the campfire, the Y trance, the wound, the Cognitive, and the Serenity Prayer just to name a few. I practice all the techniques I learned throughout the program daily. I recommend this to anyone who suffers from Test Anxiety so you too can conquer your test anxiety and prevent it from getting in the way of your success just as I have. Now you will be able to choose your favorites out of the program.
Jasmine Stokes
Test Anxiety: What a law student says abou the Conquer Test Anxiety Program
I have had Test Anxiety for many years. My anxiety affected my Law School exams all the way back to my High School exams. I would panic, stress, and worry when it came time to take exams even though I knew the material. I would just freeze up. When I found Dr. Granat's "How to Conquer your Test Anxiety" I found a wonderful solution to my problem. I truly love and enjoy the program as whole because it is excellent and it works. However, I have certain techniques that are my favorite such as the candle, the bath, the music, the campfire, the Y trance, the wound, the Cognitive, and the Serenity Prayer just to name a few. I practice all the techniques I learned throughout the program daily. I recommend this to anyone who suffers from Test Anxiety so you too can conquer your test anxiety and prevent it from getting in the way of your success just as I have. Now you will be able to choose your favorites out of the program.
Jasmine Stokes
A Simple, Positive Thought For Test Anxiety Sufferers
Here is a simple idea that can help you on your next test.
Tell yourself that with every question you are getting more relaxed and that your self confidence will grow as you move through the exam.
Test Anxiety ProgramNow Available On Instant Download
Due to popular demand, the Conquer Test Anxiety Program is now available via instant download. Test takers don't have to wait to get the program via mail. And they get start to prepare and build their confidence and focus right away. To get the instant download go to www.ConquerTestAnxiety.com
Test Anxiety: One Simple Common Sense Tip
Practice test score can be useful indicators of how comfortable you are with your exam. This is true for many standardized test.
It is very rare that a person will score poorly during practice and then do well when they take the actual test.
So, try to get your practice score to approximate the score you would like to get on the real test.
Work at improving your ability to handle the part of the exam that you are weakest at and fine tune the parts of the test that you are comfortable with.
Raising your practice test scores can build your confidence and lower your test anxiety.
How To Get A Perfect Score On The SAT Or ACT?
I have spoken to a few people who have received perfect scores on the ACT and the SAT.
Obviously, these are very bright young people.
Interestingly, they seem to approach the exam with a sense of curiosity.
In addition they seem to be looking at these tests as a challenge and they are not intimidated by the pressure. It seems that they did not focus on the pressure at all.
Rather, they focused on the material and the task at hand.
Employers May Want To See Your SAT Scores
A recent news report said that some employers may ask for your SAT scores. I think this is a bad idea since these tests have little to do with how successful one can be in the world of work.
If this becomes a trend, it may increase the anxiety people experience around tests.
How to Parent Your College Student
A lot of young adults including two of my own will be heading off to universities and colleges very shortly.
When raising a young person, there are times when we need to hang on and to protect them and there are other times when we need to let them be. There is no precise formula for these kinds of decisions, since each young person is different.
Remember, there can be a huge variance in the way kids mature as they reach adulthood.
Therapy patients frequently ask questions which have to do with when to set limits and when to allow their kids to sort things out on their own.
Recently, much has been written about "the helicopter parent" who hovers over their child, overprotects him or her and who fails to allow the young person to grow and to become self-reliant.
Other parents make the mistake of being too detached from their kids when they need to be more involved.
Again, when a mom or a dad should intervene and when they should step back is often quite tricky and quite complicated.
Nevertheless, while attending a recent college orientation session, one of the university's speakers encouraged parents to assume the role of the "empathic consultant" before sons or daughters go off to college.
Furthermore, they recommend continuing this process when kids began their course work and their dorm life.
That is, you provide support for the young adult, but you encourage them to problem solve and make their decisions on their own. While expressing your empathy and concern, you involve the young person in the decision making process.
For instance, let's say your son or daughter asks you they ought to major in. Rather than tell them what subject you think makes sense, it is better to ask them what they are considering and why. This will give rise to some exploration, a dialogue and some useful problem solving.
I believe that a lot of college students and their parents can benefit from this model.
In fact, I plan on testing it out on my own offspring in the coming months.
Jay P. Granat, Ph.D. is a Psychotherapist and Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist in River Edge, New Jersey.
How To Be A Successful Student-Athlete: Twelve Tips
Last week, I lectured to approximately one hundred student-athletes and coaches at The Leadership Program at The University Of Delaware.
This is a wonderful institution with a great sense of community. I have been a university professor at two institutions and I have visited many college campuses over the years, and I was delighted to see that this university encouraged a climate of closeness and camaraderie among it student-athletes.
I might add that the students and the support staff could not have been more polite and more accommodating than they were during my visit to this campus.
Attendees at this seminar included members of the lacrosse team, the tennis team, the golf team, the dance team, the track team, the basketball team and the softball team.
Participants were introduced to techniques for developing confidence, focus and relaxation when the pressure is on. I also introduced the group to the world of sport
psychology, mental toughness, hypnosis and peak performance.
My visit to this university also caused me to reflect on some of things student-athletes need to be aware of in order to choose the right institution and in order to have a successful athletic and academic experience.
1. Choose a university which is right for you. Consider the size of the school, the distance from home, the scholarship package, the financial value, the majors offered, the internships available, the climate and the quality of the academic programs and the sports programs.
2. Get a good sense of the school's expectations and goals where you and your team are concerned.
3. Pay close attention to how you and your parents feel about the coach. In short, you want a coach who is a fine person and who has a great deal of knowledge and skill about your sport.
4. Get to know your potential teammates. Your relationships with them have a lot to do with how things will go for you at the institution you are considering attending.
5. Develop a list of questions which address all of your concerns and ask coaches, administrators, professors and your fellow students to respond to these concerns. One very important question is, "What is about me that wants the university to have me attend this institution?"
6. Talk to current athletes and to athletes who have graduated from the institution. Assess the quality of the relationships they have and have had with the people who you will be interacting with on a regular basis for the next four years.
7. Find out about the amount of time you will need to spend in practice, training and studying during your stay at the university. Balancing academics and sports can be a real challenge for many students.
8. Find out what kind of training you are required to do in the off season.
9. Don't jump at your first offer. This is an important decision, so be patient and thorough as you go through the process. Visit a minimum of three or four schools before you make your final decision.
10. Going off to college can be a huge adjustment for athletes and for non-athletes. There are many challenges: managing time, managing money, sharing a room, adjusting to larger classes, living away from home, joining a fraternity or sorority, and managing social distractions are all part of getting used to this phase of your life.
11. This is a special time of your life. Try to find a mindset that allows you to learn, grow, explore, develop friendships and have an enjoyable experience.
12. Competing on the college level can be quite challenging. Some student-athletes feel like stars in high school, but feel less important and less prepared when they compete at the college or university level. You may benefit from some training in sport psychology so that you can better master the mental aspects of your sport.
Jay P. Granat, Ph.D. is a psychotherapist in River Edge, New Jersey and the Founder of www.StayInTheZone.com. He is the author of numerous books and program for student-athletes.


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EXCLUSIVE: Producer Gary Randall has inked a new two-year first-look deal with Fox TV Studios. The news follows the strong premiere of Randall's second series for the studio, The Glades, on A&E. Randall joined FtvS in 2004, about the time the studio began its push in original series, and has been there ever since, developing and producing projects through his Grand Prods. He executive produced FtvS' drama series Saving Grace starring Holly Hunter, which ended its 3-season run on TNT on June 21. The Glades, which Randall executive produces with creator Clifton Campbell, debuted with 3.6 million viewers on Sunday, breaking A&E's records for most-watched and highest-rated original drama series telecast ever. Randall is repped by attorney Brad Small.
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congratulations to Gary. He's one of the good ones- smart and persistent!
Years ago I had the pleasure of taking out a pitch with Gary. In a decade of working in the business, he's one of the few producers I've met who has great ideas, great respect for writers, does what he says and says what he does, and understands that the process, regardless of a sale or not, is and should be fun.
Gary Randall is one infectious human being. How can one not like him. He is just….well, Grand!
If you are blessed enough to spend some time with Randall, get him to tell you the story of casting Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, both in deep retirement, in one of his TV movies. Both of them had read the script, mirable dictu, and loved it. Randall was overjoyed. Right up until he went in to tell the the network. And the dipshit, CBS exec who nixed in in favor of Angela Landsberry and Tom Bosley.


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T. Otto, October 6, 2016
Healthy Living, Community Development, Business & Economic Development—Please join us for Re-envisioning West Humboldt Park – a meet & greet mixer event - on Tuesday, November 1 at 6:00 pm at 345 Art Gallery.
J. Simmons, August 8, 2016
Healthy Living, Community Development, Business & Economic Development—Dear Friends,
On behalf of The West Humboldt Park Development Council Board, I am writing to share exciting news. We are delighted to inform you that we have selected Katrina Thompson as The West… Continue
Megan Hinchy, August 18, 2016
Healthy Living, Community Development—All are welcome for food, fun, and the celebration of art and storytelling! Learn more about West Humboldt Park, its residents, and their many joys and challenges. Participants in the Stress… Continue
T. Otto, August 12, 2016
Community Development, Business & Economic Development—A mural promoting Turkey Chop Gourmet Grill and the free hot meal site has been installed at 3522 W Chicago Avenue. The 8 ft x 12 ft aluminum panel mural was designed by Matthew Hoffman. Matthew… Continue
T. Otto, August 8, 2016
Community Development, Business & Economic Development—Interested in driving for Uber?
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Healthy Living—West Humboldt Park Development Council is hosting the second annual Humboldt Park 5k and Community Fair August 14th, 2016! This is a great opportunity for families to take advantage of Humboldt… Continue
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Community Development—*FREE ADMISSION* Come join us for a family fun event on July 19th at Chicago & Kedzie Plaza. There will be a bounce house, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, balloon twisting, music, food… Continue
Megan Hinchy, June 9, 2016
Community Development—Feeling good starts with you. A healthy lifestyle leaves you fit, energetic and at reduced risk for disease. Good health is about more than physical fitness. It involves a healthy mind, body, and… Continue
Community Development—Do you enjoy photography? Would you like to learn more about photography? Are you passionate about your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions then the West Humboldt Park Photovoice… Continue
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Community Development—The City of Chicago is pleased to partner with Elevate Energy to provide free energy assessments to homeowners in the city's 13 Micro Market Recovery Program (MMRP) Target Areas. These free … Continue
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Community Development, Business & Economic Development—Chicago's Turkey Chop Gourmet Grill has no shortage of flavor. And neither does its owner.
Quentin Love's restaurant , on Chicago's west side in a neighborhood called West Humboldt Park, lives by a… Continue
Megan Hinchy, March 2, 2016
Community Development—Let's get healthy together! Join us this spring for the Passport to Wellness Program. Passport to Wellness is a free 6 week program where we help you reach your health goals. This free program starts… Continue
Tom Otto, February 23, 2016
Community Development, Business & Economic Development—You may be eligible for a facade rebate of up to 50% of approved costs, maximum of $5,000.
The West Humboldt Park Special Service Area #63 is offering a Facade Rebate Program for 2016. The… Continue
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Community Development, Business & Economic Development—As a restauranteur, Quentin Love has a history of being ahead of the game. He started his first restaurant chain, Quench, 15 years ago on the South Side of Chicago, featuring turkey, chicken and… Continue
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Housing, Community Development, Business & Economic Development—Need a new roof? New porch? New Windows? Or other exeterior improvements to your home?
Take advantage of a forgivable loan through the 606 Bloomingdale Trail Homeowners Program!
Up to $25,000… Continue
T. Otto, December 15, 2015
Community Development, Business & Economic Development—On Friday November 20, 2015 a Ribbon Cutting was held to celebrate the completion of the Chicago Avenue Mural Project located at 3455 - 3501 W Chicago Avenue (at the corner of St Louis Ave). This… Continue
Megan Hinchy, December 2, 2015
Community Development—There are so many great ways to stay active this winter! Check out our calendar of events for information on FREE cooking classes and fitness classes, volunteer opportunities, and community meetings.… Continue
Tom Otto, November 19, 2015
Community Development, Business & Economic Development—On October 19 and November 05, 2015 archi-treasures along with two community artist volunteers installed a sixteen panel mural on the corner of Chicago Avenue & St Louis Avenue. This mural or… Continue
Peggy Murphy, November 24, 2015
Community Development—Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is a collaborative approach to research in public health. CBPR equitably engages communities in the design, conduct and use of research to address health… Continue
Megan Hinchy, September 25, 2015
Community Development—The West Humboldt Park Development Council and Northwestern University are taking the lead to bring community based research to West Humboldt Park.
Community engaged research can bring so many… Continue
T. Otto, September 22, 2015
Community Development, Business & Economic Development—Ken Johnson's Bro-n-Laws BBQ at 3820 W Chicago Avenue is featured on Chicago's Best television program in this segment which explores the Chicago bar-b-que scene and what makes Bro-n-Laws special. … Continue
Megan Hinchy, September 14, 2015
Community Development—The West Humboldt Park Development Council just released the Fall calendar of FREE events.
The events are held all throughout West Humboldt Park and are completely free. There are healthy… Continue
Megan Hinchy, July 28, 2015
Community Development—On August 29th, the inaugural Humboldt Park 5k is coming to Chicago! Enjoy a run through the beautiful park while wearing your new performance t-shirt. In addition to the 5k, there will be a 1 mile… Continue
T. Otto, July 2, 2015
Community Development, Business & Economic Development—In September 2013, Mayor Emanuel and Chicago's City Council adopted the Chicago Energy Benchmarking ordinance to raise awareness of energy performance through information and transparency, with… Continue
Gordon Walek, April 22, 2015
Community Development, Business & Economic Development—Business District Managers Hit Streets
Gordon Walek Published: April 22, 2015
For the last couple months, the 20 participants in LISC Chicago's Business District Leadership program have… Continue
Tom Otto, April 23, 2015
Community Development, Business & Economic Development—Today, Partners in Progress announced a new year of funding to West Humboldt Park Development Council and Chicago Community Loan Fund and the other original PIP grantees.
T. Otto, April 2, 2015
Business & Economic Development—The Chicago Small Business Expo is your opportunity to make meaningful connections with others in your niche. Bringing small business owners of the area together, this marks one of the most exciting… Continue
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Community Development—Come out and join the fun for the Annual Kells Park Easter Egg Hunt in West Humboldt Park! This free event will take place on April 3 at 2pm in Kells Park, located at 3201 West Chicago Avenue, at the… Continue
Community Development—In November 2014, The West Humboldt Park Development Council (WHPDC) received a grant award from Hillshire Brands Foundation to support the Healthy Mind, Healthy Body, Healthy You Program as part… Continue
Megan Hinchy, March 25, 2015
Community Development—Fun for the whole family! Spring is here and it is a perfect time to explore our community on a Slow Roll Bike ride through Humboldt Park.
Community Development—The Fourth Annual Compassion Parade will be held on Saturday April 18, 2015. The parade will begin at 10:00 AM and all volunteers/participants are encouraged to arrive at 9:45 AM for the parade… Continue
Written by Megan Hinchy, April 1, 2015
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Special Service Area #63 encompasses the main portion of the Chicago Avenue commercial corridor, a roughly one-mile stretch of property along Chicago Avenue between Albany Avenue on the East and Karlov Avenue on the West. This is the first SSA on the Westside.
Special Service Areas, known as Business Improvement Districts or BIDs in other cities, are local tax districts that fund expanded services and programs through a localized property tax levy within contiguous areas. The enhanced services and programs are in addition to those currently provided through the City. SSA-funded projects typically include but are not limited to: public way maintenance and beautification; district marketing and advertising; business retention/attraction, special events and promotional activities; auto and bike transit; security; façade improvements; and other commercial and economic development initiatives.
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By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON A rare foreign policy success for the Bush administration is imploding as North Korea backs away from pledges to abandon nuclear weapons, pretty much as the president's critics on the right had warned.
Distracted by an economic crisis at home and a series of diplomatic setbacks abroad, President Bush and his top aides are watching the collapse of a painstakingly negotiated process that just months ago seemed on track to produce a major international success and perhaps bring a final end to the Korean War before they leave office.
With time running out on the administration and questions about the health of dictator Kim Jong Il, North Korea has stopped cooperating with the six-nation effort to rid it of atomic bombs and is moving to restart a reactor it disabled with great fanfare in June. It has also tested a missile engine in violation of U.N. sanctions, officials say.
On Friday, the State Department all but acknowledged that the prospects for an agreement while Bush is president are dead, although the United States isn't giving up.
"We're going to continue to push this process forward and do those things that we believe are responsible acts in the national interest," spokesman Sean McCormack said, adding: "Then we will be ready to turn over what we hope is a six-party process moving forward, as well as other diplomatic initiatives" to a new administration.
The list of those handovers is growing.
Hopes for even the outlines of an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal by year's end are dwindling rapidly and Iran is continuing its nuclear work in defiance of U.S. and international demands. In addition, the administration is facing new challenges in Latin America and from an emboldened Russia flexing its muscles in Georgia and elsewhere.
Some goals had been longshots to begin with, but many had held out hope that a North Korea deal was achievable.
North Korea confirmed for the first time Thursday that it is making "thorough preparations" to restart its Yongbyon nuclear facility because the United States has failed to follow through with promised incentives. It also said it was no longer interested in one of its main demands, removal from a U.S. terrorism blacklist.
North Korea "will go its own way," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
White House national security adviser Stephen Hadley said Friday that it's hard to know whether North Korea's moves reflect a change of policy, or reflect their pattern of "negotiating, and then trying to provoke, if you will, test, create divisions to see if the six parties are serious in sticking together and sticking by their deals."
From time to time, the United States has watched as North Korea has negotiated, then has stepped out. "They're obstructionists," Hadley said during a briefing with reporters on Bush's trip next week to the United Nations. "They try to divide, and if we stand firm, they come back into a negotiating cycle."
"We don't know whether we are in one of those, and this is sort of posturing and pressuring, or whether it is something more than that. I don't think we know now, I don't think we will know for a while."
McCormack refused to comment on how the ill health of Kim, who analysts believe is supportive of the negotiations, may have affected North Korea's decision-making. He also declined to speculate on any other motive for Pyongyang's change of heart or whether they might be holding out for a better deal from the next president.
"I don't know who the next president, who the next secretary of state, is going to be, but I would wager that they're not going to get a much different deal from the next administration as they're getting from this administration," he said. "We are prepared to meet our obligations, should North Korea meet its obligations."
Such entreaties, though, look destined to fall on deaf ears, particularly given uncertainty over Kim's authority in Pyongyang.
After detonating a nuclear device in 2006, North Korea a year later promised to give up atomic arms in exchange for diplomatic concessions and energy aid. In late June, it submitted a long-delayed declaration of its nuclear activities and blew up the cooling tower at Yongbyon in a show of its commitment.
Since then, the accord has stalled with Washington refusing to take North Korea off its list of state sponsors of terrorism until it accepts a plan to verify its the declaration.
Bush refused to negotiate with North Korea for years, accusing the nation he once included as part of an "axis of evil" of habitually lying and cheating on any deal it cut. Since he agreed to join the group talks, Bush has been openly suspicious of North Korea's motives while welcoming what had seemed to be the prospect that the Stalinist state might really put itself out of the nuke business.
Foreign policy hawks, including some current and former members of Bush's team, said the disarmament for aid talks were a pig in a poke, even as negotiations lurched along.
With less leverage, Washington has appeared befuddled and reduced to making desperate appeals for the North to get back on board.
McCormack acknowledged that North Korea's recent actions -- all taken after Kim is believed to have suffered a stroke in August -- represented a "negative progression" and he called on Pyongyang, which he said was "getting closer and closer" to restarting Yongbyon, to change course.
"We would urge them not to get to that point," he said.
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Botts and Garrett paced the field with 11 and 10 birdies, respectively, over the two rounds on the par-72, 6,838-yard Cherry Blossom Golf and Country Club course. Botts led the 46-player field in scoring on the par-3s (2-under) and the par-5s (6-under), finishing with a two-day total of 6-under par 138.
Garrett was two shots back at 4-under par 140, while freshman Peyton Broyles, playing as an individual, shot 74 in the second round, tying for fourth at even-par 144. Senior Zach Brewer led the field in pars with 29 and carded a one-over par 73 on Tuesday, finishing alone in eighth at three-over par 147.
Junior Jeremy Goodman tied for 10th after a second-round 78 and senior Caleb Evans tied for 15th, shooting 76 in the final round.
As a team the Bulldogs posted a second-round 290 and finished at 3-under par 573 for the tournament, 28 shots ahead of Shawnee State and 36 shots in front of host Georgetown College.
Taylor leads CU womenGEROGETOWN, KY -- Junior Lindsey Taylor carded a second-round 76 for her second career tournament victory and A.C. Agee and Katie Legge both tied for second, leading Cumberland to the team title as well Tuesday at the Bluegrass Fall Classic at Cherry Blossom Golf and Country Club in Georgetown, Ky.
Taylor posted both rounds of 76 at the par-72, 5,800-yard course, leading the field in pars with 25 as well as par-3 scoring (+1). The Milan, Tenn., native also ranked second in scoring on the par-4s (+5) and third on the par-5s (+2), winning by two shots over teammates Agee and Legge.
Agee shot 79 in the second round and along with Kayla Smith led the field in scoring on the par-5s at even par. She also ranked second with 22 pars.
Legge struggled on Tuesday, finishing with an 83 after holding a four-shot lead after the opening round. The sophomore made four birdies in the tournament, tops in the field and ranked first or second in scoring on the par-3s and par-4s.
Smith finished fourth overall after a second-round 80, while freshman Quincy Hogan carded a 79 and placed fifth. Sarah Beth Foote posted an 86 on Tuesday and was ninth while K.C. McGinley shot 89 for the second straight day and finished 11th.


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The National Library of Wales' Graham Jones looked at the impact of WWI Liberal Prime Minister David Lloyd George's affairs on his first marriage.
In a lecture on Saturday, he examined how Dame Margaret Lloyd George coped.
The archivist has studied the ex-Caernarfon MP for 30 years.
Lloyd George's 30-year affair with his secretary Frances Stevenson alsoe featured in the lecture by Mr Jones, who is director of the library's Welsh politics archive in Aberystwyth.
Mr Jones has has written several articles about Lloyd George, but his lecture focused more on the former prime minister's long-suffering wife, as the statesman's infidelity had been well documented.
Describing Dame Margaret as "squeaky clean", Mr Jones said: "Lloyd George's affairs were known within his family.
"She had her own life in Cricieth (in Gwynedd) and was involved with the Women's Institute, the local chapel and the temperance movement.
"There was never any question that she was anything other than squeaky clean."
She was made a dame in 1920 after raising millions of pounds for charity during World War I and became Wales' first woman JP in 1928.
She also helped raise, with her husband, their five children and acted the loyal wife in public life.
She eventually "learned to live" with her husband's womanising, said Mr Jones.
Mr Jones added: "From 1923 onwards, Lloyd George lived in Surrey with his mistress and secretary Frances Stevenson, and would only visit Cricieth for three weeks during the summer.
During his 50-year career as an MP, Lloyd George led the country during the Great War and is credited with helping to found the welfare state. He also became a peer shortly before he died in 1945.
He eventually married Frances Stevenson in 1943, two years after Dame Margaret's death.


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Freezing temps expected Thursday night
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A Freeze Warning has been issued for Wilson County and all of Middle Tennessee tonight and into Friday morning as the low was expected to drop to about 30 degrees.
A Hard Freeze Warning was issued for the Cumberland Plateau and low lying areas where temperatures may drop even more. The National Weather Service defines a Hard Freeze as having a temperature of 27 degrees or lower. Meteorologists with the NWS Office in Old Hickory were expecting widespread frost after 1 a.m., Friday.
The high Friday should rise to about 52 under sunny skies. Look for freezing conditions again Friday night as the temperature was expected to drop to near 32 degrees.
Saturday should be sunny with a high 63. Skies Saturday night will become partly cloudy with a low near 45. Sunday was expected to be mostly sunny with a high of about 62.