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I Quit 9 Months Ago
I quit 9 months ago. Best decision I ever made. I smoked for 35 years and used Chantex to quit. How much have I done to improve lung and cancer issues? Don`t worry, I am not about to start again!
Congratulations on 9 months of success! And it is good that you and your primary care provider identified a medication that worked for you. It is very appropriate that you asked this question as today is the Great American Smokeout and you can inspire others.
Your body has begun positive changes since you quit smoking. From the American Cancer Society, at 2 weeks to 3 months after quitting, your heart attack risk began to drop and your lungs began to work better. From 1 to 9 months your coughing and shortness of breath decreased. At 1 year after quitting - your risk of heart disease is half that of a smoker's.For more information about continued benefits in the future please go to the section of the American Cancer Society website below:
Enjoy your freedom from cigarettes....
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The Hispanicize 2012 Re-cap: SXSW meets Latino
This year's Hispanicize event (Manny Ruiz, founder of Hispanicize and of Hispanic PR Wire: "We can't call it a conference, that's wayyyy too boring,") which took place in Miami on April 10 -13, brought out crowds of Latino leaders from social media, entertainment, marketing and the blogosphere. After only three years in existence, this event managed to become one of the largest Latino gatherings in the industry, with more than 700 people attending.
Inspired by SXSW (Ruiz: "SXSW meets Latino"), this year's event focused on Public Relations, Advertising, Social Media and Bloggers, but also grew to include a Latino Film Showcase as well as Latinovator Awards which recognized Latino celebrities and business professionals who have become crossover successes or whose stories are remarkable or inspirational.
With about 80 different expert panels with tons of insights and sharing of ideas and information, to celebrity spottings, to mommy bloggers networking with brands like mad, this year's "Hispanic trends" event was buzzing with excitement. You could feel the energy in the crowds of Latinos arriving from all parts of the country, greeting with besos y abrazos (hugs and kisses), burning through stacks of business cards, buzzing about who was going to be there, where the fun was, and what was the hottest panel. This growing event is truly indicative of the ever-increasing presence of Hispanics in all areas of business and entertainment, and it was inspiring to be at a venue that embraces the power and influence of Latinos.
Monica Talan, SVP of Corporate Communications at Univision, shared the insight that, "we are connecting non-Hispanics with our culture. It's the new America reality." The growing Hispanic influence on American culture can be seen in everything from food, music, sports, beauty standards, fashion and so much more – it truly is the new America reality. How exactly will this cross into an election year, where immigration is a much spoken about issue by politicians yet not necessarily a major concern for Hispanic voters?
The power of the Latino vote in the 2012 elections was one of the hot topics covered. Several sessions discussed this burning hot topic, as we have all heard over and over again that it is likely that this year's election will be called by the Hispanic voters. So, what keeps the Latino voter up at night – surprisingly, not immigration – although that is what politicians want to talk about. Verena Sisa VP at Conill/Saatchi & Saatchi, presented a study conducted with Karl Weiss, President of Market Perceptions and Latino Perceptions – it's actually the same issues that other voters are concerned with: the economy, unemployment, gas prices and affordable healthcare. Will the candidates be able to correctly capture the Latino mindset and speak to them on their true issues of concern, or will the disconnect continue?
Elaine del Valle, Founder of blog Political Cortadito, recommends to Latinos: "Be engaged in conversations before you vote – talk to people. Post about issues on your Facebook page, tweet. And be involved all year, not just during election time." Ultimately this will result in a smarter voter and greater respect from political parties.
One of the big issues will be Latino voter turnout – motivating them to actually vote. David Puente of CNN AC360 and curator of Latino in America blog on CNN.com thinks the media hot topics covering Latinos in the elections will be:
- Why aren't Latinos as motivated for this election?
- Will Latinos come out to the polls?
- Will a Latino running mate be chosen for the Republican party?
- How will Romney speak to Latinos? Will he change his tune on illegal immigration?
Ruben Navarrette (@RubenNavarrette), nationally syndicated columnist, believes the #1 issue for Latinos is respect: "Candidates need to show they respect this demographic, and Latinos should be loyal to their fellow Latinos, not to any particular party. Latino journalists have to decide who they work for."
Another much buzzed about topic was maximizing social media for Return on Relationship ("RoR") . How does a company get it right? How much is too much or too little? What is the right approach for marketers? A key highlight speaker was Ted Rubin, Chief Social Marketing Officer of collectivebias, who spoke on ROR – the value accrued by a person or brand due to nurturing relationships through loyalty, recommendations and sharing.
"Social credibility is the best insurance you can buy for your company," said Rubin. "If a company is open with you, you will trust them." Through his Jet Blue case study, he shared that companies can build this through:
- Interaction
- Consistency
- Being true to their word – authentic and genuine
Rubin's five steps to successful ROR:
- Listen but don't just listen, "HEAR!" – respond to questions with answers that make sense.
- Make it about them.
- Ask, "How can I Serve you?"
- Aim for ongoing engagement.
- Know the people in your audience.
Rubin had many tweetable quotes to share, and this "King of Twitter" had #HISPZ12 trending: "Connect, don't network." "Be social in social media. Invest in your personal brand. Use your name in social media. Create conversations." "Relationships are the new currency – honor them, invest in them." His advice for Latino outreach: "Do not simply market to the Latino Community… immerse yourself and understand their diversity."
The impact of social media on conventional Hispanic media was also buzzing at Hispanicize, with so many changes happening in the industry. Some key things to consider:
- Although Hispanic media has lost reporters due to the financial downturn, reporters are now using many more avenues to report because of Facebook, blogs, Twitter, etc – so their news is getting much more exposure. PR professionals should connect with reporters through all of these platforms to understand reporter beats and use social media opportunites to connect and build relationships with reporters.
- "Language barriers have been crossed and much of reporting is done bilingual, particularly in social media. Our reporters are now multimedia reporters," said Monica Talan, SVP of Corporate Communications, Univision.
- Cross sharing of content and conversations between reporters and readers is much more prevalent because of social media.
- Hispanic media is looking for stories not being covered or reflected from a Latino perspective.
My biggest takeaway from Hispanicize 2012 was the affirmation of the ever-growing power of social media – it has undoubtedly seeped into every aspect of business and personal life, from the way we are consuming our news, to how we are networking, to new conversations and idea sharing platforms. The message is the same for marketers and PR professionals, entertainers, bloggers. If as an individual or a brand you have not embraced and indulged in social media at this point, then today is the day to begin!
Not many events can gracefully pull off mariachis, a flash mob performance to JLo and Pitbulls "On the Floor," an appearance by Andy Garcia at a screening of his soon to be released film "For Greater Glory," fireside chats with Latinovators Maria Elena Salinas, Nely Galan, Emilio Estefan and Cesar Millan, a screening of "Scarface" at a Miami Beach island mega mansion, and SO MUCH MORE – but Hispanicize did. Amidst the 80+ professional development sessions and numerous networking opportunities, conference organizers Manny Ruiz and Angela Sustaita Ruiz and their team managed to pull off an event which was totally worth 4 full days of any marketers time, totally worth a trip to Miami, totally worth the investment. We can't wait for Hispanicize 2013!.
PR Newswire is proud to be official wire of Hispanicize 2012 and excited to have had a chance to exhibit, participate and make history at this Latino trendsetter event of the year.
Margarita Hernandez is a bicultural & bilingual media and communications professional with more than 12 years of experience in working with corporate clients in helping strategize their Multicultural Marketing and Public Relations campaigns. She is currently a Senior Account Manager for PR Newswire's Multicultural Division. Connect with her on Twitter, LinkedIn or via E-Mail
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Thanks so much for the shout out. Love the way you really "heard" my message and totally get where I am going with Return on Relationship™, Twitter hashtag… #RonR.
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Cowart finding groove hitting left-handed
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Third-base prospect Kaleb Cowart had one major point of emphasis this spring -- continuing to find consistency from the left side of the plate, which has so far been the 20-year-old switch-hitter's major blemish.
If Wednesday's game against the Giants was any indication, Cowart is making major progress.
Cowart, who filled in at third base after Bill Hall left early with a tight right quad, went 2-for-4 and hit the ball hard in his three plate appearances as a left-handed hitter.
In the sixth, he singled up the middle off Chad Gaudin. In the seventh, off Santiago Casilla, he hit a shot deep in the left-center-field gap that Juan Perez tracked down for a highlight-reel catch. And in the ninth, against closer Sergio Romo, Cowart hit an RBI double that helped lead to a two-run, game-tying frame.
Cowart has quieted his approach from the left side, eliminating his high leg kick while closing his stance, and it seems to be paying off.
"He's just got tremendous upside," manager Mike Scioscia said of Cowart, ranked first in the Angels' system and 67th overall by MLB.com. "He hit some pretty good pitchers today, and that was encouraging. And he's looking great defensively, too."


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I love the Book of Mormon. Some of my earliest gospel memories are of my mother reading to me from Book of Mormon Stories for Young Latter-day Saints, by Emma Marr Petersen. In those childhood experiences and during a lifetime of ongoing personal study and prayer, the Holy Ghost repeatedly has borne witness to my soul that the Book of Mormon is the word of God.
I testify that the Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ. I know that the Prophet Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon with and by the power of God. And I witness that the Book of Mormon is "the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man [will] get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book."1
Key Symbols in Lehi's Dream
The importance of reading, studying, searching, and pondering the scriptures in general and the Book of Mormon in particular is highlighted in several elements of Lehi's vision of the tree of life (see 1 Nephi 8).
The central feature in Lehi's dream is the tree of life—a representation of "the love of God" (see 1 Nephi 11:21–22). "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16). Thus, the birth, life, and atoning sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ are the greatest manifestations of God's love for His children. As Nephi testified, this love is "most desirable above all things" and, as the angel in his vision declared, "most joyous to the soul" (1 Nephi 11:22–23; see also 1 Nephi 8:12, 15). Chapter 11 of 1 Nephi presents a detailed description of the tree of life as a symbol for the life, ministry, and sacrifice of the Savior—"the condescension of God" (1 Nephi 11:16).
The fruit on the tree is a symbol for the blessings of the Atonement. Partaking of the fruit of the tree represents the receiving of ordinances and covenants whereby the Atonement can become fully efficacious in our lives. The fruit is described as "desirable to make one happy" (1 Nephi 8:10) and produces great joy and the desire to share that joy with others.
Significantly, the overarching theme of the Book of Mormon—inviting all to come unto Christ—is paramount in Lehi's vision. Of particular interest is the rod of iron that led to the tree (see 1 Nephi 8:19). The rod of iron is the word of God.
Clinging versus Continually Holding Fast to the Rod
Father Lehi saw four groups of people in his dream. Three of the groups were pressing forward along the strait and narrow path seeking to obtain the tree and its fruit. A fourth group did not seek after the tree, desiring instead the great and spacious building as their ultimate destination (see 1 Nephi 8:31–33).
In 1 Nephi 8:21–23 we learn about the first group of people who pressed forward and commenced in the path that led to the tree of life. However, as the people encountered the mist of darkness, which represents "the temptations of the devil" (1 Nephi 12:17), they lost their way, wandered off, and were lost.
Notice that no mention is made in these verses of the rod of iron. Those who ignore or treat lightly the word of God do not have access to that divine compass which points the way to the Savior. Consider that this group obtained the path and pressed forward, exhibiting a measure of faith in Christ and spiritual conviction, but they were diverted by the temptations of the devil and were lost.
In 1 Nephi 8:24–28 we read about a second group of people who obtained the strait and narrow path that led to the tree of life. This group "did press forward through the mist of darkness, clinging to the rod of iron, even until they did come forth and partake of the fruit of the tree" (verse 24). However, as the finely dressed occupants of the great and spacious building mocked this second group of people, "they were ashamed" and "fell away into forbidden paths and were lost" (verse 28). Please notice that this group is described as "clinging to the rod of iron" (1 Nephi 8:24; emphasis added).
It is significant that the second group pressed forward with faith and commitment. They also had the added blessing of the rod of iron, and they were clinging to it! However, as they were confronted with persecution and adversity, they fell away into forbidden paths and were lost. Even with faith, commitment, and the word of God, this group eventually was lost—perhaps because they only periodically read or studied or searched the scriptures. Clinging to the rod of iron suggests to me only occasional "bursts" of study or irregular dipping rather than consistent, ongoing immersion in the word of God.
In verse 30 we read about a third group of people who pressed forward "continually holding fast to the rod of iron, until they came forth and fell down and partook of the fruit of the tree." The key phrase in this verse is continually holding fast to the rod of iron.
The third group also pressed forward with faith and conviction; however, there is no indication that they wandered off, fell into forbidden paths, or were lost. Perhaps this third group of people consistently read and studied and searched the scriptures. Perhaps it was diligence and devotion to a seemingly "small and simple [thing]" (Alma 37:6) that saved the third group from perishing. Perhaps it was "the knowledge of the Lord" and "the knowledge of the truth" (Alma 23:5, 6) obtained through faithful study of the scriptures that yielded the spiritual gift of humility—such that this group of people "fell down and partook of the fruit of the tree" (1 Nephi 8:30; emphasis added). Perhaps it was the spiritual nourishment and strength provided by continually "feasting upon the word of Christ" (2 Nephi 31:20) that enabled this group to heed not the scorning and mocking of the people in the great and spacious building (see 1 Nephi 8:33). This is the group you and I should strive to join.
Nephi's brothers asked, "What meaneth the rod of iron which our father saw, that led to the tree?
"And [Nephi] said unto them that it was the word of God; and whoso would hearken unto the word of God, and would hold fast unto it, they would never perish; neither could the temptations and the fiery darts of the adversary overpower them unto blindness, to lead them away to destruction" (1 Nephi 15:23–24; emphasis added).
What, then, is the difference between clinging and holding fast to the rod of iron? Let me suggest that holding fast to the iron rod entails, in large measure, the prayerful, consistent, and earnest use of the holy scriptures as a sure source of revealed truth and as a reliable guide for the journey along the strait and narrow path to the tree of life—even to the Lord Jesus Christ.
"And it came to pass that I beheld that the rod of iron, which my father had seen, was the word of God, which led to the fountain of living waters, or to the tree of life" (1 Nephi 11:25).
The Book of Mormon Is for Us Today
The Book of Mormon sets forth truths that are relevant and essential in our day and for our circumstances. The spiritual and practical relevance of the Book of Mormon in our lives is highlighted by Moroni: "Behold, I speak unto you as if ye were present, and yet ye are not. But behold, Jesus Christ hath shown you unto me, and I know your doing" (Mormon 8:35). Having seen our day and circumstances through the foreknowledge of God, the principal authors of the Book of Mormon specifically included the topics and examples of greatest importance to the inhabitants of the earth in the latter days.
I invite you to consider carefully and prayerfully the following question: What lessons can and should I learn from Lehi's vision of the tree of life and from the principle of continually holding fast to the rod of iron that will enable me to stand spiritually strong in the world in which we live today?
As you work diligently and seek inspiration to answer this important question, you will come to understand more fully by the power of the Holy Ghost, both in your heart and in your mind, the importance of continually holding fast to the rod of iron. And you will be blessed to apply those lessons with faith and diligence in your individual life and in your home.
May we all have eyes to see and ears to hear additional lessons from Lehi's vision that will help us to "press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life" (2 Nephi 31:20).
A Prophet Testifies
"I testify to you that the Book of Mormon is truly the Word of God, that communication between earth and heaven has been opened up again, and that the true way of the Lord has been revealed to men on earth, showing the means by which all needful knowledge and blessings may be received by every true believer in Christ."
President David O. McKay (1873–1970), "Marks Pointing to Authenticity of Book of Mormon," Instructor, Oct. 1952, 318.
Heeding Them Not
Throughout my life, I have gained spiritual strength from the phrase "we heeded them not" (1 Nephi 8:33). In 1 Nephi some who are making their way to the tree of life don't heed the mocking voices. Fingers of scorn are pointed at them, but they don't falter. They don't listen. Likewise, we hear many loud, tempting voices today. Sometimes it can be a real struggle not to heed those voices, but Lehi shows that it is possible.
I have found that I can mute out worldly voices as I attend the temple, read my scriptures, go to church, and follow the prophet. As I do these simple things, I'm able to hear the voice of the Holy Ghost. That's the voice worth listening to. And as I heed the Spirit's voice, I gain more strength to withstand temptation.
When we follow Lehi's example and "heed … them not," we can stay on the strait and narrow path and continually partake of the love of God.
Melissa Heaton, Utah, USA
Don't Leave This Path!
My sister introduced me to the Church, and I liked it so much that I was soon baptized.
Even though I didn't know how to read, I would open the Book of Mormon and flip through it. I had a great desire to read the words on its pages. My husband, who wasn't baptized until later, was intrigued to see me sitting there just looking at the book, and he said I was wasting my time.
With great difficulty and with the help of my Relief Society sisters and my children, I began trying to read. It was always my objective to read the Book of Mormon.
During an especially hard moment, when I was having negative feelings, I clearly heard these words: "Don't leave this path!" I looked to see if there was someone there, but there was no one.
One day I told my daughter that I was beginning to be able to read on my own. She didn't believe me and asked me to show her. When I did, she was extremely happy.
My goal is to read the Book of Mormon from cover to cover. My reading is slow, but I am able to understand, and more important, I am able to feel the Spirit through this wonderful book.
Edite Feliciano de Paula, São Paulo, Brazil
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East Baton Rouge Parish Superintendent Bernard Taylor announced Thursday that he plans to split Glen Oaks High School into two separate schools, one a traditional public school, the other a charter school.
The high school changes are part of a larger proposal to remake dozens of schools throughout the parish in hopes of giving families in four regions more choices by allowing students to attend schools throughout a given region.
Taylor told an audience of about 100 people gathered in the Baton Rouge high school's cafeteria that with the increase in competition unleashed by state government — new charter schools, private and parochial receiving vouchers from public school students, and online course choice, more schools in the parish school system will have to join in the competition.
"I don't believe we can take any of our clientele for granted," Taylor said. "There are too many other choices."
Taylor said he plans to seek the School Board's approval in February for the regional approach and the changes would be in place for the start of the 2013-14 school year.
As he did in November, Taylor is visiting each of the four "attendance regions" in a series of community meetings. He plans to hold a third meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday at Scotlandville High, and a fourth meeting at Southeast Middle, 6 p.m., Feb. 5.
Taylor spoke Thursday of his plans for the Glen Oaks region. It's the most extensive of the four plans and was similar to a proposal he made for the area in November. The revised Glen Oaks plan would reconfigure eight schools in that section of north Baton Rouge. It would give the schools different grades than they currently have.
Seven of the schools would be "grade centers" and these schools would get new leaders and would rehire all their teachers.
Unlike a community forum Wednesday where many teachers were in attendance at Capitol Elementary, almost no teachers were present on Thursday. The school system scheduled a separate meeting at the same time Thursday for the faculty of the affected schools, many of whom may need to look for new jobs at other schools if their new school leaders do not rehire them.
"If you're going to hold principals accountable, you have to give them say in picking their staffs," Taylor said.
Taylor, however, pointed out that he is not "outsourcing" teachers to private providers and that those who will teach at the reconfigured schools will be people in the school system now.
"We have the people in this system who will not only make this a reality, but make it a success," Taylor said.
Besides the new grade centers, Taylor is creating new magnet programs.
Taylor talked Thursday about expanding Belfair Elementary's Montessori program from fifth grade to eighth grade and having its 200-plus neighborhood students choose from other elementary schools in the region. He said it's unlikely that the neighborhood students would fit well into the Montessori program because that educational approach starts with children from a young age, but said he would be open to transfers of non-Montessori students into the Montessori program on a case-by-case basis.
Glen Oaks High would see a lot of change. Besides being split into two separate schools, seventh- and eighth-graders there now would move to Glen Oaks Middle, a school that Taylor said he is negotiating with the state-run Recovery School District to have returned to the parish school system.
The state took control of Glen Oaks Middle in 2008 after years of chronic low academic performance.
Taylor said he would hope that the twin schools that would operate at Glen Oaks High would be roughly the same in size, but that since they would compete for students, one could grow larger if it was more attractive.
Taylor also said he would seek to have the Louisiana High School Athletic Association allow students from the twin schools to compete on the same athletic teams, but offered the audience no guarantees that would occur.
After the meeting, Lloyd Northern and Wendell Mack, who both volunteer at the high school, were skeptical of splitting the high school in two.
"I think it's a wait and see deal," Northern said. "Like a snake with two heads."
Mack said "somebody's got to be in control."
Shannon Rogers, a parent of a student at the high school, said the school does a poor job of disciplining the students and teachers get too little support from administrators. She wants to see that addressed in any changes Taylor makes.
"They just do not have control," Rogers said. "The children run the school."


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Soy gains may have boosted corn futures Thursday morning. The weekly Export Sales report stated last week's corn result well above forecasts. Bulls could also point to strength spilling over from the soybean pit, where bullish news is boosting the nearby contracts. December corn futures rose 0.75 cent to $4.22/bushel just before lunchtime Thursday, while May added 1.5 cents to $4.41.
Export news and a strong stopper of November bean deliveries boosted soy values. The weekly Export Sales report held few surprises, but CBOT traders were probably encouraged by early Thursday morning news of a 250,000-tonne soybean sale to China. News that a major commercial firm had taken initial deliveries against the expiring November contract seemed bullish as well. In contrast, news that the FDA may regulate trans fats, as in soybean oil, undercut that market rather badly. January soybean futures climbed 9.0 cents to $12.64/bushel late Thursday morning, while December soyoil dove 0.80 cents to 40.34 cents/pound, and December soymeal surged $7.7 to $404.5/ton.
The wheat markets were mixed late Thursday morning. The weekly Export Sales report seemed neutral for wheat prices, since the result essentially split the range of pre-report estimates. The Chicago market appeared to follow corn and beans higher, but Kansas City and Minneapolis prices slipped. December CBOT wheat futures rallied 3.25 cents to $6.565/bushel around midsession Thursday, whereas December KCBT wheat futures slid 0.75 cent to $7.1575, and December MWE futures skidded 1.25 to $7.11.
Cattle traders apparently expect flat cash market results this week. Although history suggests cash cattle and wholesale strength early in most months, this week's beef slippage, especially in choice cutout, hasn't been helpful to the bullish cause. Traders reportedly expect steady-weak cash trading as a result, thereby causing cattle futures to struggle. December cattle futures declined 0.07 cents to 131.95 cents/pound just before the lunch hour Thursday, while April futures slumped 0.12 to 134.10. January feeder cattle sank 0.10 cents to 165.45 cents/pound, while March feeders lost 0.22 cents to 165.15.
Nearby hog futures firmed in early Thursday trading. Although surging hog weights have given rise to talk of increasing supplies over the short run, CME swine futures rose moderately this morning. We suspect knowledgeable traders have concluded that this week's kill will again fall short of last year's result. December hog futures advanced 0.50 cents at 87.85 cents/pound in late Thursday morning action, while April ran up 0.35 to 93.20.


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A $50 million aircraft engine research and technology center–a joint project between GE Canada and StandardAero–is being built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on property leased from the Winnipeg Airports Authority. The project is expected to employ 10 people initially, with the potential to grow to 50 employees within five years. The facility, which will be operated by StandardAero, is slated to open later this year and will expand on the capability of GE's Peebles, Ohio facility.
The facility covers 258,000 sq ft, including a wind tunnel that is about 15 feet in diameter with seven large wind generation fans that can generate up to 70 mph of airflow at the engine inlet.
"We have somewhat similar capability at Peebles, but we're adding this facility to expand our ice testing capability. The climate in Cincinnati is such that it allows us to meet FAA temperature requirements (0 degrees to -10 degrees F) for icing testing for only two to five days a year, whereas in Winnipeg we'll get 40 to 45 days a year,"
Kevin Kanter, design and systems integration manager for GE Aviation, told AIN.
According to Kanter, GE chose StandardAero to be a partner in the Winnipeg facility because it can work on an engine at the test site. "StandardAero is a well established MRO with overhaul capability and an engineering team on site. That's difficult to find at a test site," he said.
One of the main priorities of the new facility is FAA Part 33 certification testing for the environmental conditions the engine is anticipated to encounter in flight. It is also capable of supporting performance testing, fleet leader testing (testing the fleet's high-time engine) and powerplant controls testing.
Kanter said the facility was originally envisioned for the Leap-X project, the next-gen engine for the A320neo, and for the Chinese Comac C919 but it's also slated to support testing for the TechX, slated to enter testing in 2013 and service in 2016. The TechX engine will expand GE's presence in the ultra-long-range, large-cabin business aircraft segment and will include advanced technologies from GE's commercial and military engines.
The center, which will be used for other platforms in the future, includes test cell capabilities for engines up to 150 inches in diameter and up to 150,000 pounds of thrust as well as capabilities to accommodate high-performance military engines. It will also be equipped with a large wind generator for crosswind, ingestion and icing certification testing.
The new facility will be able to recreate hailstorms, hail stones, ice slabs (ice coming off an inlet or wing and being ingested by the engine) and water ingestion to simulate going through a severe tropical storm. The facility will also work with local Winnipeg academic institutions doing research on ice crystal development.


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...is supposed to be in Bloomington this weekend visiting. Still hasn't announced his final choice. Bruce Weber has to be sweating bullets about now though.
Mark Cuban probably has started the Eric Gordon slush fund.
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...is supposed to be in Bloomington this weekend visiting. Still hasn't announced his final choice. Bruce Weber has to be sweating bullets about now though.
Mark Cuban probably has started the Eric Gordon slush fund.
Yeah, he's crashing in my basement.
Hey Eric, grab me a beer!
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Illegal benefit! Illegal benefit!
Oh, where'd I put Brand's phone #?
Come to the Dark Side -- There's cookies!
Hey, that kid is still a minor. I'm going to have to call a Bloomington based probation officer.
Yeah, this has turned into something nearing absurd. I wonder what he'll end up doing?
Take me out to the black, tell 'em I ain't coming back. Burn the land and boil the sea, you can't take the sky from me.
So, what's the story behind Eric Gordon? I don't follow IU sports or really high school committments...
He was being touted as the best Illini recruit EVER.
He kid is extremely athletic, can handle the ball, and is deadly from outside. If he was a few inches taller, he would have close to the whole package. He'll probably be turned into a scoring PG, but I've already saw his name on future drafts as a lottery pick. He should be really fun to watch in the Big 10, where ever he goes.
Big news today:
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune....s-sports-printGordon to attend indiana event
By Jeff Rabjohns
Eric Gordon will be at Indiana University tonight for its opening practice, his father confirmed.
When asked if his son planned to announce he would attend IU, the elder Gordon, also named Eric, declined comment.
Gordon's attendance comes as the North Central shooting guard is deciding between Indiana and Illinois.
Considered the No. 1 player in the nation by one scouting service, Gordon made an oral commitment to Illinois last November. He has been considering Indiana since Kelvin Sampson was hired as coach.
Indiana assistant Jeff Meyer was at North Central on Thursday.
ESPNU is broadcasting part of tonight's IU's event.
Midnight madness: Gordon to Indiana?
Prized Illini recruit visits Hoosiers Friday
By Brian Hamilton
Tribune staff reporter
October 13, 2006
Prized Indianapolis high school guard Eric Gordon will attend Midnight Madness festivities Friday night at Indiana, a move that likely indicates the senior guard who committed orally to Illinois last year has come to a decision, his father said.
And it's one that likely will make coach Bruce Weber and the Illini faithful unhappy.
"This is pretty significant, because we had not planned any other visits," Eric Gordon Sr. told the Tribune on Thursday night.
The elder Gordon wouldn't say his son definitively is headed to Indiana but indicated the family wanted the younger Gordon to make up his mind before any more campus trips. His son was attempting Thursday night to contact both Weber and Hoosiers coach Kelvin Sampson.
Gordon, a strong, ultra-athletic 6-foot-4-inch guard from Indianapolis North Central High, is Weber's signature recruit.
This summer Gordon jumped to No. 2 nationally in the Rivals.com rankings for the class of 2007. He had been a top 10 player when he committed to Illinois a year ago.
How developments affect another prime recruit--Simeon's Derrick Rose, Rivals' No. 3 player--remains to be seen. Indiana is on Rose's list of five finalists, and after teaming together on the AAU circuit this summer, he and Gordon expressed interest in attending the same school. Rose, however, will be in Memphis Friday night for the Tigers' version of Midnight Madness.
Take me out to the black, tell 'em I ain't coming back. Burn the land and boil the sea, you can't take the sky from me.
ESPN 950 Just broke in and said that the IndyStar has confirmed Eric Gordon has committed to attending IU!!!! :
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Eric Gordon makes a move to Hoosiers
By Jeff Rabjohns
October 13, 2006
North Central High School basketball star Eric Gordon has changed his mind and decided to play for Indiana University next year, his father said today.
Gordon, who originally committed to Illinois, is expected to formally announce his intentions tonight at Hoosier Hysteria.
"Both coaches are great," Eric Gordon Sr. said. "(Illinois) Coach (Bruce) Weber has a great program. Indiana has been down, but programs go through that. Indiana is 45 minutes away. Eight-five percent of North Central students go there. He's right at home. Adjusting to IU will be easy. If you're there four years, great. If it's three, two, one — for him this will be an easy transition from high school to college. If you say basketball is a wash and you look at the school, the location, everything, he's made the best decision. I have to say Indiana is the best place for him."
Gordon Sr. said the decision was extremely difficult and he told his son no more campus visits until a decision was made.
"The only problem now is he's going to have to answer a lot of questions. The Illinois fan base is going to be disappointed, and he's a kind of kid that's a pleaser, so that's going to be hard. That's one reason this decision was so tough. One reason I'm glad this is done is he can move on with pleasing himself. He's really matured a lot and as a father, that's what I'm happy about. He had to do what's best for himself and what's best for his life."
One of the most coveted recruits in the nation, the star guard called Weber late Thursday night to say he would be playing for IU.
Rated as the No. 1 player in the nation in the 2007 Class by one scout, Gordon is considered one of the front runners for national player of the year honors.
Gordon had been taking a long look at Indiana since Kelvin Sampson was hired in March. Gordon initially made a verbal commitment to Illinois when Mike Davis was the coach at IU.
Landing Gordon is a major recruiting coup for Sampson and his staff.
Why Not Us ?
What a coup coup ca choo for Samson and co. I guess hiring Gordon's AAU coach didn't hurt.
Oh my God, this is the great news! Even though I graduate this year I'm still happy we can go back to being a great team.
man oh man, this is great news, Illinois fans have to be super pissed
I was ready for Josh Smith to go to Indiana, but he went to the NBA. I am ready for him to come to Indiana once again.
That's an old quote of mine!
Proving once again why MR is the reigning funniest poster on the board....
"If you ever crawl inside an old hollow log and go to sleep, and while you're in there some guys come and seal up both ends and then put it on a truck and take it to another city, boy, I don't know what to tell you." - Jack Handy
yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh eat it illini fans!
Uh, I sure hope the Gordons don't live near North Central, or else they be speeding something fierce.Indiana is 45 minutes away
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The IUPUI scientists plan to demonstrate the usefulness of their approach in the 162-square-mile Eagle Creek Watershed, located northwest of Indianapolis. However, their concepts and tools are intended to be applicable to other locations for improving flooding problems, water quality issues, and soil conditions. Their work also could be used to overcome other environmental problems such as carbon emissions or erosion.
"Watershed Restoration Using Spatial-Temporal Optimization of Resources" (WRESTORE) addresses the immense complexity of the problem of altered ecology in wetlands. Because feedback from farmers, homeowners and others who occupy the area is incorporated in both the design of the computer tool and subsequent implementation, it increases the acceptability of possible solutions.
"Making people part of the process is important for sustainable remedies. We are using complex hydrologic computation models with a specially designed user interface and computational optimization methods that will allow community members to see the effect over time and evaluate the consequences of different choices they can make", said Snehasis Mukhopadhyay, Ph.D., professor of computer and information science, co-principal investigator of the new NSF grant.
Much of the underlying data and environmental models are being developed by environmental scientist Meghna Babbar-Sebens, Ph.D., assistant professor of earth sciences and principal investigator on the new NSF grant.
"Individuals will be able to go online and, not too differently from those who play popular computer games like The Sims, homeowners, farmers and others from the area will be able to simulate construction of various water management alternatives –drainage ponds, wetlands, bioswales or other options – in their local lands and see the impacts of their choices at different locations, and in the short-term or the long-term."
"Those whose livelihood depends on agriculture have very different issues -- water for crops and livestock, fertilizer and pesticide run-off -- than those who reside in apartment complexes, but decisions made by one group impacts the other. Those who live downstream may have a different perspective than those who reside upstream. Ultimately, what each person does may have social, economic and environmental impact on those living anywhere in the watershed and downstream of the watershed," she said.
Previously, Mukhopadhyay and Babbar-Sebens collaborated on computational approaches for design of ground water monitoring networks. This new NSF award supports their watershed management work through September 2013.
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The Little Gym of Twinsburg
Twinsburg, Ohio 12/7/12 The Little Gym of Twinsburg recently celebrated 15 years in business with a huge Birthday Bash!
On Sunday, December 2 The Little Gym welcomed over 400 children and parents to a 3-hour birthday party. Kids from 4 months 12 years joined in games, activities and jumping on the inflated Air Trak in the Gym. Many came to show off their skills on the bars, beam and tumbling apparatus. The party featured entertainment including a face painter and balloon twister, as well as free cupcakes, snacks and birthday cake for all. Everyone was treated to a special performance by the newly formed Jets Show Team, comprised of intermediate and advanced level gymnasts performing routines and synchronized tumbling.
To cap off the evening, The Little Gym staff surprised owner Laura Burns with a slide show featuring pictures from the first day of classes in December, 1997 through the current season. Its amazing to see faces from the old days, and to immediately recognize them and remember most of their names!, said Burns, who estimated she has welcomed over 10,000 children to The Little Gym over the years. Every child is unique, and I learn something new from every one of them. I still get so much joy from their excitement and pride as they accomplish new skills. Running The Little Gym has been tremendously rewarding for me and my family, and I cant imagine doing anything else!
The Little Gym of Twinsburg has been in the same location in Twinsburg since December 1, 1997. Since that special day 15 years ago, The Little Gym has been running classes, camps, parties and more for children 4 months to 12 years old in the same location. From Opening Day with two classes, The Little Gym of Twinsburg has grown to over 700 currently active students in classes held 7 days a week. The Little Gym of Twinsburg is currently the largest The Little Gym in Ohio, and is consistently in the top 15 of all The Little Gym franchises in the world!
For more information about The Little Gym and our 15th Birthday Celebration, please contact Laura Burns at 330-405-9640 or visit www.TheLittleGym.com/twinsburgoh.
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The Little Gym is the worlds premier experiential learning and physical development center for kids ages four months through 12 years. To parents, The Little Gym is an internationally recognized child development program, proven to teach social and physical skills appropriate to each stage of childhood by creating opportunities to experience achievement and build selfconfidence. The Little Gym is present in 28 countries and represented by 210 locations in the US and 300 total worldwide. For more information, visit The Little Gym at www.TheLittleGym.com.
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DANNY Talbot has one senior call-up to celebrate – even though he remains in the dark over his Commonwealth Games fate
The 23-year-old from Hilperton has enjoyed another stellar week, clocking the fastest time by a British man over 200m on Monday before competing at the prestigious Diamond League Bislett Games meeting in Oslo over 100m on Wednesday.
In between, the London 2012 Olympian received the call-up to represent Great Britain over the shorter sprint distance at the European Team Championships in Germany next weekend.
However, he is still waiting to hear if he has got the nod for England at next month's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with the announcement of the team, due on Monday, have been delayed.
"I really don't know what's going on (with Commonwealth selection) at the moment,'' he told the Wiltshire Times.
"There's obviously been a delay but I've got no idea if the team's even been selected yet.
"First of all we were told to expect an announcement on June 2 and then it was pushed back to June 9.
"It is frustrating because you just want to know if you've been selected so that we can plan training and races around it but on the other hand, everyone else is in the same boat. I've just got to carry on training well and performing and wait and see what happens."
On Monday in Prague Talbot raced to victory over 200m in the Memorial Josefa Odložila meeting in a new personal best of 20.36secs which lifted him to number one in the 2014 UK rankings.
The time also moves him to equal 14th – alongside Todd Bennett – in the UK all-time rankings.
"I am really pleased and I know there is more to come in the coming weeks," he said.
He has also made massive improvement in his 100m by bettering his personal best twice recently the latest being 10.14secs in Bedford.
Talbot had another go at the distance at the Bislett Games after getting a late invite to the race, finishing eighth, clocking 10.31.
"It was a brilliant run by Danny on Monday," said coach Dan Cossins. "Running 20.3 something feels massively faster than 20.5 and he is now getting into the low 20 seconds.
"Hopefully that will be a huge psychological boost for him and he can go even quicker this season."
With Talbot ranked only sixth quickest over 100m in the UK this season it may surprise many that he got the nod to take the one spot in the GB team for the European Team Championships.
"We are assuming that sprinters like Chijindu Ujay (9.96secs), Adam Gemili (10.07secs) and Harry Aikines-Aryeetey (10.08secs) turned it down to concentrate on the British Championships the following weekend but we didn't want to turn it down," added Cossins.
"Opportunities don't come around like this very often and it is a short career so Danny wanted to race it. We will worry about the trials afterwards."
Additional reporting: Kevin Fahey
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Seniors Are Often Targets of Scams
Anyone can fall victim to a financial scam, but seniors tend to be particularly popular targets. Frequently, fraud perpetrated against seniors is not reported until long after the scam has occurred, usually because victims don't realize they have been scammed or know where to report the scam, or because victims are too embarrassed to admit that they have been taken. Nevertheless, it's important for seniors and their family members to be aware of the signs that may point to a fraudulent scheme, and know what steps can be taken to prevent becoming victims of a scam.
Why seniors?
Seniors are a popular target for scammers for a number of reasons:
- Seniors are more likely to own their own homes, have a nest egg that's liquid and easily accessible, and have excellent credit.
- Today's generation of seniors were raised to be kind, helpful, trusting, and polite--perfect qualities for a scammer to exploit, knowing that it's hard for some seniors to simply say "no."
- Age has a tendency to affect memory, and scammers count on seniors not being able to remember important details when reporting a scam to the authorities.
What to look for
Scams targeting seniors often occur in one of three ways--through the Internet, on the telephone, or in person. And just when you think you've heard of all the possible scams out there, scammers will come up with another scheme intended to victimize seniors. The FBI website (www.fbi.gov) has a section dedicated to fraud targeting seniors. The site describes a number of schemes that have been discovered. It's a good idea to check this site regularly to keep updated on new scams. Here are some of the more popular scams that have victimized seniors.
Scams related to health care
There are a number of scams that focus on the new health-care law, health insurance for seniors, and Medicare. These scams may focus on "Obamacare" benefits, claiming that there is a "limited enrollment period," great insurance coverage including drug benefits for a low monthly cost, free medical equipment, low-cost drugs, or free medical tests given at nonmedical facilities like health clubs or shopping malls. To be on the safe side, don't sign a blank insurance claim form, since your insurance company may be billed for items you never received; generally don't do business over the phone or in person with a door-to-door salesman for medical services or benefits; and call your insurance carrier to be sure that what you're supposed to be getting "free of charge" is actually covered by your insurance.
Telemarketing scams
We've all been subjected to telemarketing, and it isn't always a bad thing. Some products and services are legitimate. However, telemarketing also serves as a way to scam people, especially seniors. Some warning signs that should prompt you to decline the offer include being told you "must act now or the offer won't be good," any offer that seems to be free (except that you have to pay for shipping and handling or administrative fees), the requirement that you provide your credit or debit card information or bank account number, and the suggestion that you "leave a check taped to your front door for a courier to pick up." In any case, if the caller tells you it isn't necessary to check out their company or consult family members or your lawyer, it's probably best just to decline altogether.
Internet and e-mail scams
Seniors' use of the Internet and e-mail is increasing daily, and so are Internet scams targeting seniors. Many such scams are based on getting credit or debit card information for services or merchandise that is never delivered. If you're going to give out this information online, try to ensure that the site is secure and reputable. Depending on the Web browser you use, you may see a padlock icon or some other indication to symbolize that there's a higher level of security to send important personal information, but it's not a guarantee that the site is secure. Also, check out the source of the merchandise or service before buying. It should have a physical address and phone number(s) that actually work.
In another type of Internet scam, people send you an e-mail claiming to be in possession of large sums of money and need you to help them open a U.S. bank account. Often, they ask that you "seed" the account with your own money, and in return, they'll pay you handsomely. Don't believe this promise and don't respond to the e-mail.
Here are a few things that may help you protect an elderly relative from being victimized by a scam:
- Become familiar with your loved one's finances
- Recommend that they have any regular income directly deposited to their bank
- Suggest that they consult you or someone else they trust before buying any service or product over the phone, online, or via the mail
Bottom line
In short, as we've all heard before, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If you fall victim to a scam, in addition to reporting it to your local police, you can report it to the FBI through their electronic tip line found at www.fbi.gov.


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The LA Lakers are something of a mess right now—they're 8-9 overall and 3-4 under Mike D'Antoni, including a 113-103 loss to the Orlando Magic on Sunday.
Some of their issues—though not the defensive ones—come with an asterisk, because point guard Steve Nash is still sidelined with a non-displaced fracture in his leg. He told the Los Angeles Daily News late Sunday night that he won't be ready in time for the team's three-game road trip.
"Another 10 days to two weeks?" Nash, who has missed all but two of the Lakers' games, said of his recovery time. "That's a total guess. Since I can't run, I'm not going to play this week."
Nash, 38, is doing agility drills and shooting pregame jumpers, and for now that will have to suffice.
"The recovery time is getting better," Nash said. "But it's a small improvement."
As for the Lakers who are actually playing, they regressed after Friday's 122-point effort in a blowout win over Denver.
"Seems like we can't get out of our own way," D'Antoni said after the Magic game. "I think our problem is just not coming out with the intensity and the purpose that we need to have. ... We're slow right now. Just athletically, we're struggling with young teams that run up and down."


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It's one of the three chants on the Brahmaviharas that I know of, along with the Karaniya metta sutta and the basic formula from DN 13.
I'll repeat it here just for fun as I'm sure everybody knows what I am talking about.
May I abide in well-being, in freedom from affliction, in freedom from hostility, in freedom from ill-will, in freedom from anxiety, and may I maintain well-being in myself.
May everyone abide in well-being, in freedom from hostility, in freedom from ill-will, in freedom from anxiety, and may they maintain well-being in themselves.
May all beings be released from all suffering.
And may they not be parted from the good fortune they have attained.
When they act upon intention, all beings are the owners of their action and inherit its results. Their future is born from such action, companion to such action, and its results will be their home. All actions with intention, be they skillful or harmful, of such acts they will be the heirs.
Where does it come from? Is it from a Sutta? Quick google search comes up with nothing.
I ask because I am starting to use it in meditation. It's a good way to reflect on the Brahmaviharas. Also while this topic is up, are there any other similar chants/suttas I should know about?


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The shadows are lifting. Garrett, the Master Thief is back with this announcement trailer for Eidos Montreal's upcoming title: THIEF, in development for PC, PlayStation 4 and other next-generation consoles.
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Capacity crowd turns up at Oak Street Drafthouse to tap Armadillo Ale Works kegs
City Councilman Kevin Roden joked after he fumbled the words of a proclamation that earned uncharacteristic enthusiasm.
"Sorry," he called to the crowd. He lifted a pint glass ringed with traces of foam and tipped it from side to side.
"I'm empty," he said, before finishing the proclamation that celebrated Armadillo Ale Works' first commercial batch of beer. The crowd whooped, hollered and hoisted pints — making a cyclist coasting down Oakland Street to crank his neck and brake.
The patio of Oak Street Drafthouse and Cocktail Parlor was packed Friday night. Inside, patrons stood elbow to gut at the bar, and people edged through the parlor sideways to get to the big back patio. Locals wore heavy jackets and winter hats to the event. The chill overwhelmed the propane heating towers, but no one complained. Most tasted the first draught of Quakertown Stout, the very first taste of the homegrown craft beer.
Susan Mullins, the mom of Armadillo Ale Works co-founder and chief brewing officer Bobby Mullins, wore a big grin at the event. She said she and husband Robert were proud of their son and his best friend and Armadillo Ale Works CEO, Yanni Arentis. Both fielded jokes about their son growing up to make beer with good humor.
"And I'm a youth minister," Susan Mullins said. "So you kind of have to separate your work life and your personal life. But at least I'm not a Baptist youth minister."
Mullins coordinates the spiritual and social formation of middle schoolers and teens at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Andry Becker, Arestis' mother, said she and her husband, John, were proud to see their son make a dream come true.
"Starting a business together would be a test of any friendship, I'd think," John Becker said. "But not only did they start a business, they stayed friends."
John Becker said he liked the Quakertown Stout.
"I like a strong-tasting beer. Because I like to taste my beer," he said. "I'm a Guinness drinker, and I don't like the light beers all that much. Yeah, I'd take another of these."
About an hour after the event began, a steady line out of the bar's door reached Oak Street. Mullins and Arestis were mobbed by friends and well wishers who insisted the pair take a photo with them.
"It honestly hasn't set in yet," Bobby Mullins said, taking in the crowd. A moment later, someone would tap Mullins on the arm to tell him the news: three of the five kegs were tapped.
"It's really been awesome, actually, to have all of these people out here this early. We've worked really hard for the last two years to make this happen," Mullins said.
What started as a hobby, crafting beer in the Mullins' garage grew into a business plan. The pair received a $10,000 award from the University of North Texas, and then watched as their crowd-sourcing campaign on Kickstarter.com brought in $34,002 in contributions from 371 backers, some of whom had never tasted the craft beers the company had concocted and offered at tastings.
"We worked really hard to get our brand out there," said Arestis, who shook hands and answered pleas for photos for hours. "I've been working for somebody else since I was 14. Now, this is it. This is all I'm doing. I've always wanted to have my own business.
Arestis and Mullins had originally dreamed of opening a brewery in Denton. Eventually, they agreed to license their beers to Deep Ellum Brewing Co. They still operated as Armadillo Ale Works, and their beer will bear the brand on draft taps at Dan's Silverleaf, the Mellow Mushroom and Lucky Lou's on Fry Street. And once Deep Ellum Brewing Co. and Armadillo are ready to distribute canned beers, the Ale Works' label will be in the cans. For the first commercial batch, patrons got a souvenir pint glass bearing the Armadillo Ale Works brand.
The stout earned thumbs up in the crowd.
"I'm really into home brewing and local beer," said Brandi Lackey, who sent a Facebook invitation for the celebration to her friends. "I think it's really good, actually. After you sip, you kind of taste it a few seconds later. It's smooth. I think it's a nice syrupy flavor. I think I taste syrup?"
Mullins confirmed her guess. The stout includes roasted barley, oats, wheat "and lots of maple syrup."
Matt and Katie Beth Miller attended with their pet pug, Huckleberry. They said the beer tasted good. If they were to have it with a meal, they said they'd take the stout for an all-American spin.
"I would say a burger," Katie Beth Miller said. "I think it'd taste good with a nice burger."
Ray McGrath and Jason Daugherty stopped in at the drafthouse to get the weekend started. They didn't know about the stout unveiling, but bought a pint because it was on special, Daughtery said.
"I like it," McGrath said. "I like stouts, like Guinness. I think this beer has a nice hoppy there at the end. It's kinda nice."
Daughtery said he normally drinks a light beer but could easily drink Quakertown Stout with buffalo wings with blue cheese.
Arestis and Mullins said they're excited to dive back into work. What's up next for the local craft beer company?
"We're working on our Greenbelt Farmhouse Ale," Arestis said. "It's a nice sessionable beer for the spring. It's a lighter beer."
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A large part of the story of urbanism is based on the expression "view over the park", allowing the development of new districts associated with urban parks or public garden, spaces of representation open on the city. Nowadays some of these parks deserve to be redesigned, while others are being created through new or urban renewal programs, all of them being adapted to the new contemporary customs in permanent changes. The idea of natural background stands out here as it integrates the entirety of what makes the living world (weather, geography, plants and humans altogether) in a sensitive way in order to introduce lush and progressive spaces. The programmatic dimension plays an important role too. These natural spaces that can stay for a major part undetermined (lawns, afforestations), deserve most of the time some specific and contemporary proposals such as meeting, game or sports amenities catering to a larger audience. They entitle the urban parks as a public and shared space and open the way to what would look just like a landscape.


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Homemade Graham Crackers and Caramel S'mores
Today I'm wrapping up my week of S'mores recipes. I was really struggling with what to make as my last recipe for the week… There are lots of great S'mores inspired recipes to choose from, but Hubby suggested making graham crackers and S'mores at home, so I went with it.
I set out to find a homemade graham cracker recipe and Smitten Kitchen came to the top of the list. These crackers are really easy to make. The only tough part is all the chilling times required. I didn't have a cut little crinkle cutter, so my crackers have straight edges, but I'm ok with that.
They also aren't perfectly square because I couldn't find my baking ruler… It's probably in the huge stack of dishes in the sink. The OCD side of me was a little annoyed at the non-perfect-square-ness of them, but I'll be ok.
These graham crackers taste similar to what you'd get at the store. In all honesty, if I had it to do again, I probably would have picked a different S'mores recipe to feature. The grahams were good, but not a ton better than store bought. Some things (like marshmallows) are a million times better made at home, but these were just a tiny bit better, so I probably will stick with store bought graham crackers from here on out…
Update: Hubby and I had one of these a couple days after they got stored in a ziplock bag in our pantry. We both looked at each other after the first bite. They were a LOT better a couple days later. The honey graham flavor really came out. So now I'd have to say I would make these again at home!
Of course I had to use these homemade graham crackers with the homemade marshmallows to make some S'mores at home. We have a gas stove top so we just used the flames to toast our marshmallows. To kick things up a notch, we used Ghirardelli chocolate squares filled with caramel (Hubby LOVES caramel). I've heard S'mores made with Reeces cups are really good too!
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Homemade Graham Crackers
Yield: 48 2x2 in crackers
For the Dough
2 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons (375 grams) flour
1 cup (176 grams) dark brown sugar, lightly packed
1 tsp (6 grams) baking soda
3/4 tsp kosher or coarse sea salt (4 grams)
7 Tbsp (3 1/2 ounces or 100 grams) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes and frozen
1/3 cup (114 grams) mild-flavored honey, such as clover
5 Tbsp (77 grams) milk, full-fat is best
2 Tbsp (27 grams) pure vanilla extract
For the Topping (optional)
3 tablespoons (43 grams) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon (5 grams) ground cinnamon
Make the dough
Combine the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade or in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Pulse or mix on low to incorporate. Add the butter and pulse on and off on and off, or mix on low, until the mixture is the consistency of a coarse meal.
If you don't have a food processor or electric mixer, you can cut the ingredients together with a pastry blender. Just make sure they're very well incorporated.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, milk, and vanilla extract. Add to the flour mixture and pulse on and off a few times or mix on low until the dough barely comes together. It will be very soft and sticky. Lay out a large piece of plastic wrap and dust it lightly with flour, then turn the dough out onto it and pat it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Wrap it, then chill it until firm, about 2 hours or overnight. Meanwhile, prepare the topping, if using, by combining the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and setting aside.
Roll out the crackers
Divide the dough in half and return one half to the refrigerator. Sift an even layer of flour onto the work surface and roll the dough into a long rectangle about 1/8 inch thick. The dough will be sticky, so flour as necessary. Cut into 2x2 inch squares.
Place the crackers on one or two parchment-lined baking sheets and sprinkle with the topping. Chill until firm, about 30 to 45 minutes in the fridge or 15 to 20 minutes in the freezer. Repeat with the second batch of dough. Finally, gather any scraps together into a ball, chill until firm, and re-roll.
Adjust the oven rack to the upper and lower positions and preheat the oven to 350°F.
Decorate the crackers
Using a toothpick or skewer, prick the dough to form two dotted rows about 1/2 inch for each side of the dividing line.
Bake for 15 to 25 minutes, until browned and slightly firm to the touch, rotating the sheets halfway through to ensure even baking.
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8 Responses to "Homemade Graham Crackers and Caramel S'mores"
That's the same recipe I used for grahams last summer, and I was addicted to them. Could not stop eating them! Thanks for reminding me to make them again.
I loved your themed week recipes, it's so festive and fun. These sound sinful with the caramel chocolates. YUM!
I LOVE what you did with all the s'mores! Great idea and you're just so creative with it all. Let me know if you ever need a taste-tester, I live right down the street!
i've wanted to try my own graham crackers… bummer to hear they're not that much better than store bought! FABULOUS idea with the caramel chocolates though 🙂
Oh my lord…can I just tell you how good these look!!!!
And I LOVE smores!
these look FABULOUS, and yes smores with Reese's cups are absolutely delicious! I just found your blog and became your follower because your recipes look divine, I will def. be trying some of them in the near future! Have a wonderful day!
I made this graham recipe too! I wish I had gotten to check if some of them were better a few days later, but mine were all gone after a weekend of camping. 😉 I felt like you did at first though, that they were good but not great, and so it is a good thing to know they improve with time. Thanks for all these recipes!
What a great week of posts – I especially love your caramel twist here and I'm super impressed you made your own graham crackers 🙂


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Get an overview of this hotel4.5-star beach resort with a full-service spa
Popular property highlights
Offering direct access to the beach, this Carlsbad resort is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Flower Fields of Carlsbad and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Carlsbad Premium Outlets. Carlsbad State Beach and Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Hop on Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort's free shuttle to the beach or pamper yourself at the resort's full-service spa.
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For a free ride to the surf and sand, catch the resort's complimentary beach shuttle. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort like an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
The resort offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. This luxury resort also offers a spa tub and a steam room. Guests can use the outdoor pool and health club at a partner property. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.
Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort is a smoke-free property.
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- Number of floors - 3
- ATM/banking
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- Year Built 2012
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- Conference space size (feet) - 8500
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- Conference space size (meters) - 790
- Number of meeting rooms - 10
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- Spa services on site
- Spa tub
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Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
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- Area shuttle (complimentary)
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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
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Room Amenities
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- Free weekday newspaper
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- Private bathroom
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- Room service (limited hours)
- Pillowtop mattress
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
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Where to Eat
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11 AM.
Chandlers Restaurant - This beachfront fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a 24-hour fitness center.
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
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- Water skiing nearby
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Spa Services
Ocean Crest Spa has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.
- Number of treatment rooms 7
- Couples treatment rooms
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Massages
- Minimum age to access spa is 12
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 22.00 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 82.50 per pet, per stay
- Dogs only
- 1 per room (up to 25 lb)
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
- Tourism fee: USD 1.00 per accommodation, per night
- Resort fee
- Pool access
- Spa access
- Beach access
- Fitness center access
- Business center/computer access
- Internet access
- Newspaper
- Phone calls
- In-room coffee
- Additional inclusions
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 10 and USD 25 for adults, USD 4 and USD 7 for children (approximately)
- Self parking fee: USD 19.00 per night (in/out privileges)
- Valet parking fee: USD 24.00 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 82.50 per pet, per stay
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 22.00 per night
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- Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort
- Hilton Oceanfront Carlsbad
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- Oceanfront Carlsbad
- Oceanfront Carlsbad Hilton
- Cape Rey Carlsbad Hilton Resort
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This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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The soybean cyst nematode (SCN) continues to expand in South Dakota. Since its first discovery in Union county in 1995, it has expanded to 28 other counties (Fig. 1). What is eminent from the map is the relative risk for SCN in fields in counties toward the eastern side of the state. Soybean growers especially in high SCN density counties (dark brown) need to monitor SCN in their fields regularly and apply management practices to start reducing SCN numbers.
SCN is a silent yield robber, causing significant yield losses without displaying obvious symptoms. The challenge with SCN management is that once SCN is introduced in a field, it is not possible to eliminate it from the field. However, SCN can be managed to keep SCN population below injury level. The question then becomes: What is the threshold for SCN to initiate a management program? The answer is just one soybean cyst! By the time one cyst is seen on the roots or in soil, it is probable that more cysts are already occurring in the field. SCN is highly variable in the soil and difficult to accurately quantify. Moreover, one cyst can contain up to 500 eggs and in one soybean growing season, 2-3 cycles can take place thereby initiating the population build-up in the soil. Hence it is not the question of how many, but rather if any SCN are present in the field.
Soil sampling and testing for SCN should be done for two purposes: 1) to determine if SCN exist in the soil and 2) to determine the SCN population in the soil. When sampling to determine if SCN exists in the field, sampling can be done anytime. If sampling is being done to determine the effect of a management practice (e.g. resistant variety, crop rotation, cultivar rotation) on the numbers of SCN, then the best time to sample is shortly after soybean harvest. Sampling for detection is important so that a management program can be initiated if SCN is found, while sampling to monitor a SCN population is important to evaluate the success of the management program in bringing down the SCN numbers. For instance, a high SCN number at the end of season when a SCN-resistant cultivar was planted may indicate an SCN population that overcomes this given resistance has developed and therefore requiring a change in cultivar selection. In the case of still high SCN numbers after non SCN host crop rotation; this may necessitate longer rotations away from soybeans to bring down the SCN numbers.
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.Founded in 1910, the organization is not affiliated with a particular church. It is quasi-religious, however, with each member swearing to do his duty to God, be morally straight (an ironic choice of words under the circumstances) and to remain reverent.
How those terms are defined is up to individual members and sponsoring organizations, and Thursday's outcome in Texas, ratified by 61 percent of the 1,400 voters, indicates most saw no conflict between openly gay Scouts and the organization's traditional oath and laws. As members of a private organization, they had every right to do so.
But by ending one source of tension, the vote created another one by forcing those who disagreed to do one of two things: leave Scouting or compromise the very Bible-based beliefs they have sworn "on their honor" to uphold.
Although many religious denominations consider homosexual behavior sinful, the problem with Thursday's vote is not that it will inevitably lead to pup-tent romance. Those orthodox churches acknowledge that all Scouts – gay and straight – are sinners in need of God's grace, and a statement by the local Anthony Wayne Area Council made it clear that "any sexual conduct, whether heterosexual or homosexual, by youth of Scouting age is contrary to the virtues of Scouting."
The problem is that many church-sponsored Scout groups have now been told that Scouting – not the Bible or their own consciences – will decide what is morally acceptable and what is not.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints responded to the vote by pointing out that sexual orientation has never been and is not now a disqualifying factor for boys who want to be Scouts in Mormon-sponsored groups. "Willingness to abide by standards of behavior continues to be our compelling interest," the church said.
But "don't ask, don't tell" didn't satisfy activists when the military tried it and it won't be any more acceptable here. Can a person truly be "openly gay" when behavior is constrained by church doctrine?
And it's not just the Mormons. "Individuals who are open and avowed homosexuals promoting and engaging in homosexual conduct are not living lives consistent with Catholic teaching," said a statement from the National Catholic Committee on Scouting.
Because the national Scouting organization "superseded the authority of local chapters, (it) caused a crisis of conscience for our pastors, parents and congregation members," stated my own the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
Regardless of your position on the gay-rights issue, such opinions matter because Mormon chapters account for about 420,000 Scouts, Catholics 280,000 and thousands more in groups affiliated with Lutheran, Baptist and evangelicals churches. And some of those denominations' reactions were interesting because of what was not said.
"We will need time to evaluate the decision and determine what it will mean for BSA troops in our congregations," The LCMS stated.
"Since the change in policy will not take effect until Jan. 1, 2014, (we have) adequate time to study its effects (and) will determine how it may impact Catholic-chartered Scout units," the Catholic Scouting committee added.
Anthony Wayne Council Scout Executive John Gliot said his 270 organizations were deeply divided prior to the vote but said "our goal is to help kids, and that won't change." But when the Girl Scout pledge made allegiance to God optional in 1995, a group of Catholic parents in Cincinnati created an alternative. Today, the American Heritage Girls organization has more than 18,000 members and has grown by 40 percent in the past two years.
It would be a shame if a similar schism rends the Boy Scouts, but that appears to be a very real possibility thanks to the mandatory nature of the vote. And if it does happen, the organization will be fundamentally different – and diminished — from the one the activists were so eager to join. Scouting may not want to have anything to do with actual sex, but the practitioners of sexual politics will continue to be very interested in Scouting.
Or what's left of it.