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Comic Reviews: Seven To Eternity and Amazing Spider-Man!
Seven To Eternity #1 (Image Comics)
Rick Remender has made quite a name for himself in comics the past few years. After successful runs on Uncanny X-Force and Uncanny Avengers for Marvel, as well as Black Science, Tokyo Ghost, and Deadly Class for Image Comics, he's now at the level of creator that brings in readers simply from his name appearing on the cover. With his latest release with artist Jerome Opena from Image, Seven To Eternity, that name appeal is only going to get stronger. Read the rest of this entry
Comic Reviews: Guardians of the Galaxy and Tokyo Ghost!
Guardians of the Galaxy #11 (Marvel Comics)
Guardians of the Galaxy has been an interesting book. While the team has had a huge impact on pop culture thanks to their movie, the Brian Michael Bendis written comic hasn't had the best track record. Sure, there have been some great moments, but by and large it's been one of the lesser works of Bendis' large bibliography. However, The latest issue of Brian Michael Bendis and Valerio Schiti's Guardians saga is certainly more focused than the previous storyline, and actually seems to be setting up some cool interplay for the Guardians in the Civil War 2 event. Read the rest of this entry
Comic Reviews: Captain America: White and Tokyo Ghost!
Captain America: White #1 (of 5) (Marvel Comics)
Aside from All-Star Batman & Robin, there's arguably been no longer delayed comic than Captain America: White. The latest installment in Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale's award winning "color" line of miniseries following famous Marvel characters, White had a special "zero issue" released in 2008, and then….nothing. Putting the focus on the Sentinel of Liberty right after he's woken up in modern times, this first issue is an extremely poignant and great look into the mind of Steve Rogers, and more importantly, it reminds you that yes, Jeph Loeb CAN still write good comics. Read the rest of this entry
Comic Reviews: Batman and Uncanny Avengers!
Batman #38 (DC Comics)
At this point it's moot to point out how stellar Batman is. You know it. I know it. But the latest issue of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's "Endgame" certainly pulls out all of the stops, and leaves you breathless. It also changes the status quo of the Joker/Batman relationship in a huge way (that I won't spoil here).
This issue deals with the fallout of Joker's "jokerization" of the citizens of Gotham City, which gives this book a very creepy "last man on Earth" feel. As he desperately tries to find a way to save the city, Batman is lead to the laboratory of Paul Dekker, whom longtime Bat-fans may recognize is the alter ego of Crazy Quilt. While in Dekker's lab, Batman learns some shocking information about the Clown Prince of Crime that rocks him to his very core, and possibly show that the man that Batman thought he knew is something else entirely. And in order to stop him, Batman will have to seek assistance from the most unlikely of places…. Read the rest of this entry
The WORST Nerd Things of 2014!
Last week had the typical "Best Nerd Things of 2014", so now, it's time for the real fun: the WORST nerd things of 2014. Yes, these are the movies, TV shows, video games, and comics that made my blood boil to molten lava, my head feel like it wanted to implode, and my nerd rage levels to reach almost Berserker. So, without further ado, we might as well get the biggest offender out of the way, the worst comic book movie of the year (in my opinion)… Read the rest of this entry
Comic Reviews: Avengers & X-Men: AXIS and Robin Rises Alpha!
Avengers & X-Men: AXIS #9 (of 9) (Marvel Comics)
Avengers & X-Men: AXIS has come to an end, and has once again "changed the face of the Marvel Universe as we know it".
Except, it kinda didn't. Sure, events happen in the finale of Rick Remender's story, but none of the moments hit as hard as they could, and the whole thing feels very rushed, especially with four credited artists on the issue (Terry Dodsen, Jamie Cheung, Adam Kubert, and Lienil Francis Yu). Read the rest of this entry
Comic Reviews: Superior Iron Man and All New Captain America!
Superior Iron Man #1 (Marvel Comics)
The Iron Avenger has a new series hitting the stands this week, and it's not just a new armor that Tony Stark is sporting. Superior Iron Man #1 doesn't feature a villain mind swapping with Tony Stark, but it does feature the after effects of AXIS's "inversion", which has somehow permanently done something to Tony's outlook on life. I say "somehow" because AXIS is barely at the halfway point, and we are given no explanation for Stark's behavior in Superior Iron Man #1. Would it really have hurt Marvel to hold off on this series for another month? Thankfully Tom Taylor and Yildray Cinar 's opening issue is extremely entertaining, and sets up a lot of pretty interesting stuff. Read the rest of this entry
Comic Reviews: Avengers & X-Men: AXIS and Wytches!
Avengers & X-Men: AXIS #1 (of 9) (Marvel Comics)
The latest Marvel event is here, and it's off to a pretty rocky start.
Wait, I should be clearer. Avengers & X-Men: AXIS is a good start to an event comic. It builds on writer Rick Remender's stories from not only Uncanny Avengers, but Uncanny X-Force as well. However, the place this book really falters in is in the art, which was not what I was expecting from someone as well known in the industry as Adam Kubert. Read the rest of this entry
Comic Reviews: Hawkeye and Black Science!
Well, well, well, look who finally showed up. Yes, the habitually tardy Matt Fraction and David Aja's Hawkeye. I'll be honest; I don't even remember when the last issue of this series came out. Blame it on me not paying attention or reading too many comics, but I honestly don't remember the last issue or what happened in it (was it the Christmas one that came out in February)?
Anyways, this latest issue of Hawkeye focuses on Clint Barton, who's dealing with a case of deafness after the failed assassination attempt on his life 2 (?) issues ago. The way Clint's condition is presented in this issue is really interesting and neat…if this book was coming out on time. Read the rest of this entry
Comic Reviews: Superior Spider-Man and Black Science!
Superior Spider-Man #26 (Marvel Comics)
We're one step closer to "Goblin Nation", but first, Dan Slott brings us the showdown we've been waiting for: no, not Peter Parker vs. Otto Octavius, Green Goblin vs. Hobgoblin!
That's right, Superior Spider-Man #26 brings the two major Goblins head to head, and it takes quite a few different twists and turns throughout the course of the match. Slott's script for these pages is packed to the brim of possible revelations and great dialogue, even if it is hard to follow in some parts. Read the rest of this entry


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The collection of 375 short pithy sayings of Solomon continues in this chapter.
VERSE 1. The king's heart is in the LORD's hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires.
KJV translation: The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
turns it wherever he desires. Solomon imagines that a king is a pliable instrument in the hand of the LORD, and that the LORD is directing the king on a moment-by-moment basis. In essence, Solomon sees himself as infallible.
Of course history shows us that kings are not infallible. They make terrible mistakes. Their own personality quirks go uncorrected and can lead to national catastrophes.
Genesis 47:6. The land of Egypt is before you. Make your father and your brothers dwell in the best of the land. Let them dwell in the land of Goshen. If you know any able men among them, then put them in charge of my livestock."
Ezra 6:22. and kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy; because the LORD had made them joyful, and had turned the heart of the king of Assyria to them, to strengthen their hands in the work of God, the God of Israel's house.
VERSE 2. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the hearts.
NIV translation: All a man's ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.
This verse is fantastic! Would you consider memorizing it? More great verses to memorize from the Book of Proverbs and from the entire Bible.
All a man's ways seem right to him. We humans justify our actions to ourselves. We rationalize our behavior. Adam and Eve, for example, tried to justify their eating of the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden. But the LORD God sees our hidden intentions. We can fool most people, and once in a while. We might even be able to fool ourselves. But we can never deceive the LORD.
VERSE 3. To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
do righteousness and justice. To act on the faith is more important that merely fulfilling religious obligations.
Micah 6:8. He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does the LORD require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?
VERSE 4. A high look, and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin.
VERSE 5. The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.
plans of the diligent. Solomon prizes people who work hard. He sees their labor as profitable. Perhaps as he wrote this, he had his slaves in mind.
VERSE 6. Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.
VERSE 7. The violence of the wicked will drive them away, because they refuse to do what is right.
VERSE 8. The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
VERSE 9. It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share a house with a contentious woman.
a contentious woman. As is typical with Solomon, he blames the woman for problems in a marriage. He does not blame the man. He also does this in verse 19 below. Nonetheless:
- Those who have been in a bad marriage will testify how awful it is to be in a wonderful house with a quarrelsome spouse.
- Whether the quarrelsome person is the wife or the husband does not matter. The result is a hellacious existence for the non-quarrelsome person.
- Worse, the quarrelsome person almost always feels righteous about being so quarrelsome.
VERSE 10. The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.
VERSE 11. When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
VERSE 12. The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and brings the wicked to ruin.
VERSE 13. Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.
stops his ears at the cry of the poor. That is, someone who ignores poor people. Someone who does not help them.
VERSE 14. A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.
VERSE 15. It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
joy … to do justice. Godly people seek opportunities to serve other people, particularly those who have a disadvantage in society.
VERSE 16. The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.
VERSE 17. He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
He who loves pleasure. Solomon disparages people who love pleasure. However, he ignores that he himself had a giant appetite for pleasure.
VERSE 18. The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; the treacherous for the upright.
VERSE 19. It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.
a contentious and fretful woman. As is typical with Solomon, he blames the woman for problems in a marriage. He does not blame the man. He also does this in verse 9 above. Nonetheless:
To be married to somebody who is quarrelsome or complaining is misery. It does not matter if the complainer is the wife or the husband. In either case, the life of the other person is usually a living hell.
VERSE 20. There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.
VERSE 21. He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
life, righteousness, and honor. These are the lifelong goals of godly people.
VERSE 22. A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
VERSE 23. Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
guards his mouth. Are you able to refrain from speaking? If so, you will save yourself from lots of troubles in life.
VERSE 24. The proud and arrogant man, "scoffer" is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.
VERSE 25. The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
the sluggard. To be called a sluggard is a great biblical insult. Solomon often writes about the sluggardly person. Read more »
VERSE 26. There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don't withhold.
VERSE 27. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!
VERSE 28. A false witness will perish, and a man who listens speaks to eternity.
VERSE 29. A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.
hardens his face. Godly people are not domineering or assaulting other people. They can be gentle and soft.
VERSE 30. There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
VERSE 31. The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with the LORD.
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When it comes to growing tomatoes, few states can compete with New Jersey. Jersey tomatoes are one of the best parts of summer in the Garden State. They're sweet and juicy, and they're packed with tons of vitamins and minerals, including beta-carotene, vitamin E, vitamin C and potassium.
But could the health benefits of tomatoes go beyond the individual nutrients that we get from them? Science says yes. Let's look at five incredible healing properties of tomatoes.
Prevent blood clots
Scientists have found that tomatoes have the same effect that aspirin has: inhibiting platelet activation. Essentially, tomatoes prevent our platelets from clotting and forming blockages in our blood vessels, which can lead to a heart attack. Amazingly, tomatoes manage to prevent these bad types of blood clots while allowing the good kind—the kind that stops you from bleeding when you get a cut.
In order to get this benefit from tomatoes, you can eat them cooked or raw, but do not throw away the seeds. The anti-platelet activation components of tomatoes are concentrated in the yellow fluid around the seeds.
Lower Cholesterol
High cholesterol is the main risk factor for heart disease, and eating tomatoes may be able to remedy it. This meta analysis found that a daily dose of the antioxidant lycopene can effectively reduce cholesterol. Because tomatoes are rich in lycopene, it makes sense that this study found eating more tomatoes and tomato products is associated with a lower risk of heart disease.
Prevent Parkinson's disease
Medical researchers have suspected for years that nicotine can protect against Parkinson's disease. Although smokers have higher rates of heart disease, cancer and other lung diseases, they have significantly lower rates of Parkinson's disease, compared to non-smokers.
Obviously, you shouldn't take up smoking to prevent Parkinson's. Rather, you should eat healthy foods that contain natural nicotine, namely: nightshade vegetables. A 2013 study found that the more nightshade vegetables a person eats, the less likely they are to get Parkinson's disease. So, if you want to prevent Parkinson's, eat tomatoes and bell peppers, which have the highest nicotine content of all the nightshade plants.
Natural sunscreen
Two different studies (this one and this one) have found that eating tomato paste protects your skin from sun damage. It appears as though the antioxidant lycopene, which is abundant in tomatoes, can act as a natural sunscreen from the inside-out.
This doesn't mean that eating tomatoes is a substitute for using sunblock. But eating lots of tomatoes could give you supplemental protection.
Cancer prevention
Correlational studies have found that consuming more tomatoes and tomato products is associated with a lower risk of many types of cancer, including prostate, lung, stomach and pancreatic cancer. Meanwhile, researchers believe that the lycopene in tomatoes has a protective effect against cancer.
However, we need more research to say with certainty that tomatoes can actively fight cancer. But there is certainly no harm in eating more tomatoes to stay healthy. At the very least, you'll get more vitamins and minerals in your diet.
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Design 21: Redadie's Kitchen Reno
Today's design is for Redadie, an amazing Olioboard member, who is in the process of redesigning her kitchen. She enjoys contemporary and modern designs with a mix of traditional touches and plans on keeping accents of red in her new kitchen design.
The entire west wall of the kitchen is all window and has a large open space for eating and relaxing. With that in mind, I designed a space to include a full length window seat to enjoy the view outside. A window seat is a great way to introduce loads of fun fabrics, patterns and colour to a kitchen. In front of that full length window seat I picture a long reclaimed wooden table that sits eight to ten comfortably and for seating on the opposite side of the table, I envision Hans Wegner's, Wishbone chairs in a red finish.
When it comes to kitchens, I've always preferred light coloured cabinets over darker tones. For me, kitchens should be bright and welcoming. I also like the idea of having glass upper cabinets to display your favourite ceramics and dishes. Open shelving is also a great way to display your favourite pieces and practical for easy access to the more frequently used items.
I finished off the design by adding some warm natural tones, yellows and accents in red. One thing that I think would be a great addition to this design is a space for a blackboard. I saw this door on an olioboard that Redadie had made and think it would work really well in this design.
I'd love to hear what you think of this red and white kitchen or, better yet, if you feel you have a great design to offer, head over to Olioboard and add your vision of Redadie's kitchen to the challenge.


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SOUNDTRACK: THE WOODEN SKY-Live at Massey Hall (June 23, 2017).
I don't know this band at all. I'm fascinated that he lead singer Gavin Gardiner and the keyboardist Simon Walker have the same haircut and glasses but are not related. The band has a kind of folk-rock vibe. Nothing really stands out about them to me, but I did enjoy the songs while they were playing them.
For The Wooden Sky, getting to Massey Hall always seemed unreachable. But they say that getting here you can feel the history and see that the place opened in 1894. Its pretty surreal. Just looking out on stage you can feel–holy shit, this is cool.
"Life is Pain, Pain is Beauty" is a six-minute song that opens with a nifty guitar riff. The keys and violins act as a kind of drone underneath. The middle has a cool rollicking section with big drums and groovy keyboard solo. There's a nice jam element to the song, too with Jason Haberman on bass.
Gardiner has a kind of drawl or something. His delivery is unique without being especially noteworthy. On some of the later songs he puts on a strange vibrato that I find a bit unsettling.
"Our Hearts Were Young" has a cool violin part that runs through the song. The backing vocals during the chorus are amazingly catchy.
It's weird that they interrupt this song to talk about them making their record. They miss a verse and a solo of the song to talk about them recording in their own studio.
He introduces "Deadhorse Creek" by saying that his parents are celebrating their 40th anniversary in a couple of days so this if or them. It's about living and growing up in Manitoba.
This song is also interrupted so they can talk more about working in the studio, how they recorded this song three different times.
There a wild harmonica solo from Gardiner mid song.
He invites his best friend Andrew Wyatt to the stage to play banjo–you know the passion he brings to the stage. HE is listed as a member of the band, so this is a weird moment with him on stage. They play "The Wooden Sky," a mellows darker song where Gardiner introduces that vibrato singing. There's a more mellow harmonica solo.
"Swimming in Strange Waters" is the most fun song. It rocks with some wild singing by the end.
"Angelina" ends the show quietly with Gardiner singing solo with acoustic guitar. He says it is dedicated to his friend Aaron who passed away in 2010. The rest of the band gathers around behind him as he plays. Midway through the song Edwin Huzinga introduces a fiddle melody and Andrew Kekewich plays a kick drum as the song builds. They all gather round to sing backing vocals.
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She was out in the flower bed, crushing snails–and more on them later–when she happened to glance up into the burning eyes of an optical illusion.
Until recently Mae had lived with her sister Anita in Waunakee, Wisconsin. She now lived in Southern California where it never rained, except that it had been raining all week. The snails loved this rain and were destroying her garden. Which is why she was destroying them–despite being a vegetarian and wishing no harm to come to animals, really. She and Anita made a vow to become vegetarian in junior high school.
But it was while she was crushing snails that she looked up and saw…could it be? A tiger? She was startled, obviously. She quietly cried for her husband (he was asleep inside). The tiger didn't seem aggressive, it just seemed inquisitive at the sound of her voice. (more…)


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As thousands of children head back to school, all thoughts turn to uniforms, packed lunches and doling out words of encouragement. In many parts of the world we take this annual ritual for granted, but research from UNESCO shows that more than half a billion children are missing out on basic skills, and that unemployment…Read More
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We love talking about those inspiring learning in young people, so we were particularly excited to read this article about the London teacher named best in the world earlier this year. Andria Zafirakou is an art teacher with an unconventional approach; a departure from the more common strategy of teaching core subjects with rigorous structure…Read More
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2012 ICHP Awards Program
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September 21, 2012
One of the highlights of the Annual Meeting is the Awards Program.
ICHP's most prestigious award, the ICHP Pharmacist of the Year, was awarded to Trish Wegner. Trish is the Vice President of Professional Services for ICHP. Trish started her pharmacy journey as a student at Purdue University where she received her bachelor of science in pharmacy and her doctor of pharmacy degrees. She then completed a pharmacy practice residency at Lutheran General Hospital. Prior to coming to ICHP she served as the Clinical Coordinator at Christ Hospital and Medical Center, the Assistant Director of Clinical Services at Cape Fear Medical Center in North Carolina and then Clinical Manager at Edward Hospital in Naperville. Starting with her residency, Trish got involved in almost every aspect of ICHP as a volunteer so it made sense that she eventually came to work for us in 2005. In the mid-80's she was heavily involved in the development of ICHP's Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination. The success of that test and the Michigan version helped create the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, Inc. which has now certified over 450,000 pharmacy technicians nationally! For the prior six years in the 21st century, Trish served as ICHP's appointee to PTCB's Certification Council, the group that develops the exams, creates eligibility policy, and more. In her final year (2011) on the Council, Trish served as its President. Her interest with pharmacy technician education, training and certification continues today serving as Vice-Chairman on the PTCB Conduct Appeals Committee. Trish was the pharmacology instructor for the pharmacy technician program at South Suburban College from 1985 to 1994. She also taught pharmacology for the Christ Hospital and Edward Hospital Paramedic Training Programs. She served as a preceptor to both pharmacy students and residents throughout her career. In the 1990's Trish shifted her involvement in ICHP to Educational Affairs becoming the Division Director in 1996-1998 for which she received the Outstanding Division Director award. From 2000-2002 she served as ICHP's Secretary as well as NISHP President for which she received the Outstanding Affiliate Chapter award. Trish then moved into the highest office as a Presidential Officer from 2002-2005 and received the ICHP President's Award in 2008. She is also active in ACCP, ASAE and ASHP. Trish was recognized in 2008 as a Fellow of ASHP where she now serves as Vice Chair of the Pharmacy Support Services SAG. Outside of pharmacy, Trish is active in the community with political activities and holds office in a local women's organization. She is also active in her church serving in a leadership capacity in three different ministries.
Trish's acceptance speech centered on the importance of mentorship and recognized the many mentors in her life. She dedicated her award to Dr. Amy Lodolce from UIC who passed away this year, stating that Amy was a shining example of how to be a mentor to students, residents and fellow colleagues.
President Chris Rivers gave out the President's Award to Carrie Sincak. The recipient of this award is selected solely by the current President of ICHP for outstanding dedication and contributions to the Council during the President's term of office. Carrie is Vice Chair of Acute Care and Associate Professor at Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy. She received the Golden Apple Award in 2009 and Teacher of the Year many times from her PS3 students. Within ICHP Carrie has served as the Director of both Marketing Affairs and Organizational Affairs, Secretary, and as a Presidential Officer from 2009-2012. She received the Outstanding Division Director Award in 2006 and the New Practitioner Leadership Award in 2005. Carrie is active on the national level as well with AACP and ASHP where she sits on the Commission on Affiliate Relations and has been an ICHP delegate to the ASHP House. She was recognized as a Fellow of ASHP this year.
The ICHP Outstanding Volunteer Award is presented by the Executive Committee to the volunteer leader of ICHP who has stepped up and made an outstanding effort and achieved accomplishments on behalf of the Council. The 2012 recipient is Jennifer Phillips, ICHP's Director of Professional Affairs, President of NISHP and Assistant Editor of the KeePosted. Jennifer is a Drug information pharmacist at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice at Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy. Jennifer oversees the activities of the Division of Professional Affairs which this year reviewed, revised all or most of ICHP's 31 position statements and created at least two or three new ones. The Division also created a staff development toolkit, an interview skills toolkit, and a REMS Resource toolkit. The Division, under Jennifer's supervision, created the criteria for ICHP's first student chapter award and selected the first recipient.
The 2012 ICHP New Practitioner Leadership Award is presented by the ICHP Board of Directors to a new practitioner who has met the following criteria:
1.) Earned his/her first pharmacy degree within the last 10 years, 2.) Encourage and support ICHP by membership, meeting attendance, and participation, 3.) Demonstrate a consistently high level of professional achievement, 4.) Has developed, is working in or is working towards the development of an innovative practice in Health-System pharmacy practice, 5.) Exhibit strong leadership qualities, and 6.) Possess a strong commitment to the advancement of the pharmacy profession.
Kristi Stice meets all these criteria. Kristi is 2006 Doctor of Pharmacy graduate of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy and completed a pharmacy practice residency at Sentara Healthcare in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Kristi is currently the Clinical Development Coordinator, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. She has been a member of ICHP since 2006 and a member of the New Practitioners Network for that entire time. She just completed her term as the NPN Chair. As the Chair of the New Practitioners Network she developed a strategic plan for that group that is consistent with the 2012 ICHP strategic plan. As a member of the Division of Educational Affairs, Kristi collected a list of all Illinois-based pharmacy technician training programs, both ASHP accredited and not, which has been helpful to ICHP and at the national level as the debate over the mandatory requirement for accredited education for pharmacy technicians wages on. Kristi has served as a member of ICHP's Division on Organizational Affairs since 2009.
The ICHP Past President Award goes to Chris Rivers which recognizes her for her dedicated service to ICHP over the past year. Being President of ICHP is a serious responsibility and requires dedication, commitment and enthusiasm. Chris has been a great example to the entire membership of ICHP. She has led ICHP through another successful year and it is a privilege to thank her for what she has done as our leader. ASHP Past-President Stan Kent also presented Chris with recognition from ASHP for her efforts as affiliate president.
This year, upon recommendation from the board, the Division of Professional Affairs designed criteria for a student chapter award. The purpose of this award is to recognize a student chapter that has distinguished itself by promoting the mission of ICHP. This award has several purposes: 1.) To encourage student participation in their chapter. 2.) To focus student chapters on activities which promote the mission of ICHP. 3.) To provide opportunities for professional development among the students in the chapter. 4.) To enhance a student's understanding of the value of professional organization and societies. 5.) To promote continued participation in professional organizations after students graduate from pharmacy school.
Several applications were submitted and the selection committee was thoroughly impressed with the quality of all of the applications. However, there was one chapter that differentiated itself from the others by virtue of the number of students participating in chapter meetings and events, the number of community service events organized, and the strong and sustained presence at ICHP events.
The first annual ICHP Student Chapter Award went to the University of Illinois at Chicago-Rockford student chapter.
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Eddie Schachter Sefer Torah Dedication
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in The Jewish Tribune and The Suburban.
Sunday, June 17th 2012, was a memorable day in our shul's history. Our synagogue dedicated a new Torah to the memory of the 1,500,000 children murdered by the Nazis during the war. These young souls were not given the chance to make their mark on this world; but we will persevere in keeping their memories alive.
The driving force behind this Torah (and whom this Torah honors) is Eddie Schachter. Eddie is a Montreal legend, but he is first and foremost a survivor; and what Eddie remembers above all is the suffering of children during the war. Eddie still has nightmares about the sadistic Nazi brutality he witnessed and the awful murders of small children. That's why Eddie's passion has been caring for children, from being TBDJ's "candy man", the one who hands candies out in synagogue, to being a true "angel", someone who helps grade school students with tuition, and brings food baskets to impoverished families.
On the day of dedication, the congregation gathered in the home of Samuel and Brenda Gewurz to witness Eddie writing the final letter in the Torah, and to listen to words of inspiration from Rabbi Sidney Shoham, a dear friend of Eddie's. Various members of the community gathered under the ceremonial chuppah and proceeded to the synagogue accompanied by dancing and the stirring music of Adam Stotland and Jason Rosenblatt.
The event raised much needed funds that will be used in support of the synagogue's youth programs. It will support our new junior congregation for grade 2-6, and the Youth Minyan room and other classrooms will be renovated in the coming months. This Torah will enable us to build a brighter Jewish future for our children. We are proud that this Torah will be used by a new generation of young children, and will ensure that they never forget the million and a half children who perished in the Holocaust.
We'd like to thank all those who contributed towards the Sefer Torah, all 225+ families! We're grateful to theSamuel & Brenda Gewurz for opening their home to us and ensuring our day began in the most fitting way.
We'd like to thank our committee chairs, Ian Ellbogen and Judah Aspler, and all our committee members who planned the fundraiser and dedication event: Mayer Diamond, Ami Drazin,Sam Drazin, Phil Friedman, Ilan Gewurz, Samuel Gewurz, Alan Katznelson,Iris Levitt, Yakov Lev, Morrie Levy, Leon Monaker, Bea Schachter, Leon Serruya, Miriam Singer, Howie Steinberg, Stephanie Steinman.
Special thanks to Sander Wasser and Nathan Rosenshein for ensuring the dedication ran smoothly, and to Martha Benisty and Esther Hutman for their office support.
We extend our gratitude to Ruby Friedman, Jonathan Niederhoffer, and Shalom Diamond for all of their photography and video work, and to Mike Cohen for his press coverage.
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What is wrong with my final resolution in gamesalad? Looks nothing the way i built it
Ive been stuck for the past week trying to figure this, universal builds etc etc.
Anyone got any tips on how to fix this or know why its happening?
Basically whatever i make in gamesalad, looks incredibly squashed and messed up, the resolution doesnt take in the full scope of the game, ive tried multiple builds doing multiple resolutions still to no avail, maybe i messed up some code somewhere, heck i signed up without confirming my account to buy the pro version i was just exited to use this software.
But yeah basically the aspect ratios for all my games look like this squashed and ugly.
And one more thing is the HTML5 preview button is barred out?
I cant use it ?
Please watch this video of me explaining it with an image running on the samsung galaxy tab.
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I don't have experience with Android testing yet (although, hold your horses, I just bought my kids Samsung Galaxy phones so maybe soon...) but I'm sure someone here can help you out. It would probably help to post the zipped project file.
New to GameSalad? (FAQs) | Tutorials | Templates | Greenleaf Games | Educator & Certified GameSalad User
Is this an HTML5 app that's packaged or a Native android app?
Its a native android app, straight from the project files, devd for android.
This example was a test file, ive tried it on actual games i had planned to publish however they all end up looking similiar to that ive had some alright luck with this tutorial
however it was only the top bar that showered up the bottom the background didnt even appear.
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Which platform did you start developing with?
@therealburste123 could you write into the CS channel (the little blue chat box on the bottom right). Reference this thread and send a link to your portfolio project page (the page you see after you "publish"). Once we work it out, we can post the solution back here. I'm hoping it's just a simple publishing settings tweak.
Does PC version of Gamesalad support stretch now? also android can be picky you can try changing camSize game.Screen.Size.Height * 568/game.Screen.Size.Width to (game.Screen.Size.Height * 568)/game.Screen.Size.Width
Thanks adent42 ive sent the message to the CS channel.
Referencing the thread and my projects.
@therealburste123 said:
Ok this is really weird now nothing comes on the screen
@icebox for android im on windows 10
@bbenk still to no avail that doesnt seem to work
you guys think this could be a computer issue or registration issue?
im seeking all options
I just realized you said you made game in portrait in video but Universal Build video which I made is for landscape.
heres a file for portrait so you can see how to make it work. also this was made if you started with iPhone5 you said you started with iPhone6 so 568 need to change also 320.
iPhone6 change 568 to 667 and 320 to 375.
iPhone6 plus change 568 to 736 and 320 to 414.
excuse my language BBENK but r u a miracle worker by any chance?
it flipping worked....WELL FOR THE MOST PART IT DID ANYWAY the red circles are slightly VERY SLIGHTLY CHOPPED and the lives at the aswell as the pause menu are slightly chopped but in a way that the user would not think twice
JEEZ DUDE genius my man genius?
could we possibly arrange a skype call to work out the kinks so you could better teach me how you did it? obviously not today in a few days from now or maybe just go over it in a PM?
man my mind is blown dude THANK YOU
Hi guys could we also keep this thread open for a bit longer, id like to make a video of me using BBenks instruction set, just incase i get anything wrong ill video me doing it and youtube it, so if there is any errors you guys can correct it thanks, but so far so good.
Im quite happy with gamesalad right now.
check game.Offset it you may still have it set at -568 it need to change also and that should fix your kinks.
Thanks man everything seems to work so far, the main game works, the end menu works.
However you see the original menu screen works, however once you die in the game, and go back to the main menu, the main menu is cut of on the right size, only the left side remains?
Any experience on why this is happening?
Thanks for your help guys, it works now all of it figured out the issue i didnt have the camsize on the last scene, all works perfectly!
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check game.Offset it you may still have it set at -568 it need to change also and that should fix your kinks.
Hi again BBenk
Quick question would you be able to give me a template for landscape view on iphone 5?
Ive managed to understand how it worked and then i created a note of it, so when ever i make a game i just use what youve taught me.
Quick question though can you do me a landscape view? Is there much of a change in landscape view? Im struggling to get the aspect ratio correct when in landscape mode, ive realized you made the template for portrait thanks for that, however when i try to play around with the settings in landscape its pretty bad, ive changed the x cord to y, but yeah its been pretty hard.
If you could link me to another template file you did that would be great man.
Youve been a massive help.
Thanks again BBENK
I tried your universal iphone 5 build again and it works
However the game aspect ratio doesnt fill the whole screen, it fills the major part of the device but not the whole screen? why is this?
Would you still be able to whip up a landscape build like you did for the portrait template?
great and heres the thread for above video with D/L for template in landscape.
Man you really thought about before hand nice work.
But unfortunaltey when i click the link in the specified thread i get a 404 file not found error?


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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Several vehicles in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood of Miami Beach were vandalized Sunday with swastikas, city police said.
The Nazi symbol was keyed onto at least five vehicles that were parked near 28th Street and Prairie Avenue.
"My wife actually found it," Doug Eaton said. "She was getting ready to go to the gym and found it and reported it."
Eaton said he believes the hate symbol was intended to offend residents of the largely Jewish neighborhood.
Rabbi Mendy Levy lives across the street from where the vandalism happened.
"This symbol represents the death of 6 million Jews and millions of other people during the Nazi regime," he said.
The act happened 48 hours after vandals targeted a synagogue in Sunny Isles Beach by spray-painting swastikas.
"I think as a community and as Americans we have to come together," Levy said. "We all have to fight this. It's not a joke. It's not a joke."
Miami Beach police are investigating the incident.
In a news release Monday, Miami Beach spokeswoman Melissa Berthier said detectives believe the incidents are random acts and there is no evidence at this time that they are connected to the recent false bomb threats at JCCs in the area.
Berthier said the city has partnered with the Anti-Defamation League and all six of the public schools in the area to continue its "No Place for Hate" program during the 2017-18 school year.
"Miami Beach is and will remain a respectful community for all," city manager Jimmy Morales said in a statement. "We are very concerned about what this says in our community. We would like to reassure our residents, especially our Jewish community, that we are actively working on this case and will not stop until we find out who did this."
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.


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This program is offer for both weightloss/toning as well as weight gain/toning.
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TANGA, TANZANIA-- The government of Sweden is providing 66 billion Tanzanian shillings (about 29.2 million US dollars) to finance the rehabilitation of the Hale Power Station in Tanga Region (Province) in northern Tanzania, says the Swedish Ambassador to Tanzania, Katarina Rangnitt.
The ambassador said during a visit to this region here this week that the long diplomatic relationship between the two countries encouraged her government to continue participating in and supporting Tanzania in executing various development projects, including rehabilitation of the hydro-electric power project.
She added that the long established diplomatic relationship and the industrialization drive policy now underway in Tanzania were the major factors which had influenced the Swedish government to finance the project which would take three years to complete.
Rangnitt said the Swedish government had been attracted by President John Magufuli's industrialization policy and in order to support his efforts, her government had decided to finance the project because energy is crucial to any country's development programmer, including Tanzania's as it gears up to implement its industrial policy.
The Commissioner of Tanga Region, Martine Shigela, said the rehabilitation of the power plant would help to speed up the government's efforts in building and developing industries. Tanga is among important regions which need to revive and develop industries, he added.
I would like to thank the Swedish government for agreeing to finance the project which will boost up our efforts and thus realize industrialization, he said.
Hale Power Plant Manager Steven Mahemba said the power plant was built in 1962 by the then British colonial administration with a capacity to generate 21 megawatts (MW) of electricity but was currently able to generate only between four and eight MW because its machineries were old and dilapidated.
The plant has been facing a lot of challenges, including poor infrastructures, which have led to poor power generation, he said. "The rehabilitation of the plant will retain the power to its normal generation of 21 MW."
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May this blog find you in groovy spirits.
This blog is about food and art, specifically, how food is art. The shapes, forms, and colors it brings makes food as art (F.A.A.). It is widely expressed that we eat with our eyes before we even move to our other senses.
According to Marinello, in her blog "Do you eat with your eyes"¹, the sight, shape, and consistency of food is what determines our appeal to it thus making it appetizing or not. In an article, published by Science Direct titled, "You eat with your eyes first" by Delwiche, she states that "visual stimuli have been shown to alter the perception of taste, smell, and flavor" and goes further to mention specific visual cues, such as "gloss, evenness, and shape", as determining factors in altering our taste and flavor of the food.²
For the purpose of this blog, I was interested to see what visuals/images came to folks at first sight. I asked the question, "What comes to you or resonate with you when you see the this image (#1)? I have captioned the responses under that image. Although, these food were in liquid form, one can clearly see the shapes and forms it took. The other two images, I would like to know what came to mind at first sight for you?
I hope that you are able to find pleasures in finding art expressed through food or food expressing itself in creative ways. It is these simple but intriguing aspects of how we connect with food, beyond the smell, taste, and even sounds, to create a holistic experience of nourishing our body, mind, and spirit.
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Dunderberg Mill is a ghost town[2][3] located in Mono County, California on Dunderberg Creek 10.5 miles (17 km) south of Bridgeport,[4] at an elevation of 8609 feet (2624 m).[1]
Two versions are current on how the place got its name: first, that it was named after the Union Navy man-of-war USS Dunderberg, and second, that it was named from the nearby Dunderberg Mine.[4] Dunderberg is a Swedish word meaning "thunder mountain."
- ^ a b "Dunderberg Mill". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
- ^ "Dunderberg". GhostTowns.com. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
- ^ "Dunderberg Mill". Wikimapia. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
- ^ a b Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 1161. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
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While Sunday morning "covers all the bases", eight different small groups meet during the week, (all open in the Coronavirus era, except Prayer and Praise which is replaced by a Book Group) each with a different emphasis where more time can be given to prayer, to praise, to bible study and to sharing our joys, sorrows and challenges.
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As recently stated by the Council of the EU (May 13, Council conclusions on the Sahel), the Sahel region will continue to attract considerable attention from the EU. Indeed, the EU is expected to carry on its efforts through a double-headed strategy based on security and development. However, if it has perhaps contributed to some achievements, EU action remains too limited. The EU's long-term objective of regional stabilisation needs a more comprehensive strategy with a greater emphasis on development and political dimension, including good governance and rule of law.
Sahel – as its Arabic etymology implies – represents the border between North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. It is an immense territory that stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea (2/3 of the EU's surface area), sparsely populated (around 100 million inhabitants) and confronted with terrible climatic conditions (weak and unpredictable pluviometry, desertification). In the Western part of the region (Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger) instability and tensions have been continuous for more than a decade.
As illustrated by 2019 Fragile States Index, Sahel countries are particularly unstable. Factors of instability are numerous, most of them internal by nature. Indeed, socio-economic situations in these countries are characterized by extreme poverty, high unemployment, demographic boom and widespread illiteracy. Also, in these countries cohabit several ethnic populations due to their transnational establishments. This situation has often led to severe ethnic tensions like in Mali between Tuareg and Bambara. Finally, another important internal issue is the incapacity of central governments to ensure full governance on their territories. Incapacity or refusal to establish local networks of governance, weak material and financial capacities as well as high levels of corruption are generic explanations of this failure. These internal weaknesses make Sahel countries highly vulnerable and subject to influence from external factors of instability. An already visible factor affecting Sahel is the impact of climate change on this region which will produce major droughts and famines in the years to come, intensified by high population growth. Another external factor is the instability coming from neighbouring regions. Algerian and Libyan civil wars or the destabilisation of Cameroon and Nigeria have generated proliferation of terrorist groups in Sahel. Finally, the region is also an international crossing point for migration and criminal traffic flows. Consequently , Sahel is considered a highly strategic region and is as such monitored by foreign actors.
Among these foreign actors, Europeans currently play the greatest role. Since the 2010s, their position has become even more assertive. EU Sahel strategy (2011) is centred around two different aspects – security and development – which are directly connected as securitisation is understood as the necessary prerequisite for development. On the security level, a great effort is provided by France which led a successful military action in Mali (2013-2014). This military commitment has evolved into a more regional and transnational one with Opération Barkhane, which favours regional cooperation. The declared objective is to delegate securitisation tasks to regional actors in the near-future, which implies joint operations on the field. Because of internal divisions within the EU regarding the common military deployment in the region, its engagement in the security sector is very limited. Meanwhile, on the development level, the EU has provided 8 billion euros from 2014 to 2020 to Sahel countries through its development instruments in cooperation with regional organisations such as Sahel Alliance. The EU also contributes humanitarian aid which helps to tackle the most urgent humanitarian crisis. Despite these numerous commitments, European actions have not brought results to the height of initial expectations. Indeed, the Sahel region is currently neither stabilized nor developing. An updated strategic approach in the Sahel is necessary as the current European engagement appears entangled.
European action in the region focuses mainly on short-term securitization (limitation of migration flows and fight against terrorist groups). However, doubts remain about the possibility to secure entirely and definitely such a region. Hence, greater ambitions from the EU regarding development, good governance and the rule of law are more than necessary. Initiatives based around local actors and communities must be implemented more often as it improves local governance and territorial control. Some examples are: better access to basic public services or building of an impartial judicial system with progress on human rights, which would improve the peace-building process. Another effort must be done in transparency and accountability from authorities, especially to tackle the endemic phenomenon of corruption (affecting both locals and EU funds usage). Such enhancements will decrease attraction of migration and terrorist activities among local communities. France, as a host country of the largest African diaspora in the world (including especially Sahelian communities), has a significant role to play in shaping European initiatives regarding these fields. Finally, a self-critical reflection on regional partnerships must be completed. As an example, a strong partnership with Chad – the most repressive regime in the region – is questionable. Deeper partnerships with 'regional models' such as Senegal – a democratic and key neighbour of the Sahel – should be explored more intensively as these countries can provide their own experience of long-term stabilisation. More generally, despite very serious structural weaknesses, almost all Sahel states remain freer than an average African country (Freedom House). For instance, before the civil war, Mali had been considered a free country for 20 years.
It is now time for a comprehensive update of EU Sahel strategy as the situation has evolved considerably in the region since 2011. Europeans have to adapt themselves to the current objective: long-term stabilisation through an efficient peace-building process. It supposes a long-term strategy centred around bottom-up development actions (which can be complemented by military missions initially), greater financial efforts (better controlled to avoid misappropriation of funds) correlated with the nation-building processes (good governance, democracy, rule of law). The Sahel is the footbridge between the Mediterranean basin and Sub-Saharan Africa. Stability in this region would improve considerably EU-Africa relations. In these times of geopolitical and economic rivalry with China or Russia, the EU must reaffirm its role and its position in this part of the world and prevent other great powers from taking control of the region.
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We saw a lot of sheetmetal in Frankfurt, but which was your favorite?
Once again, automakers brought some of their very best cars to Frankfurt. The debuts proved pretty well-rounded this year, with plenty of cars to please both the consumer and the dreamer. But we want to know: What was your favorite car at the show?


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The Department of Housing Preservation and Development may get its own pack of bug-sniffing hounds to help fight bugs in multifamily properties, The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday.
"We are exploring the option of acquiring bedbug-sniffing dogs since we feel they could be an asset in the city's ongoing efforts to address the growing problem," a department spokesman told the paper. "A final decision has not been made yet."


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Steve founded Pfahler Sports Specific in 2012. In just 5 years, through hard work, PSS has expanded 4 times and moved to 3 new locations. They started at 1,275 square feet workout space, and now they are expanding to a brand new facility with 21,000 square feet.
When Steve is not at the gym, he enjoys spending time hunting, fishing and being up at the cabin. Even though, he is off the clock, he enjoys watching all of PSS athletes excel in their sports, as well as taking the time to mentor the youth around the Missoula Community. However, above all, Steve likes to spend time working along his beautiful wife Alyssa.
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Frenchtown High School
Freshman: 1st Team Honorable Mention
Sophomore/Junior/Senior: 1st Team All Conference and All State
Invites: Shrine Game, MonDak
Offers: CSU, MSU, UoM, WSU
Freshman: 2nd Team Honorable Mention
Sophomore: 1st Team All Conference and 2nd Team All State
Junior/Senior: 1st Team All Conference and All State
Invites: MT vs Wyoming Game
Track and Field:
Sophomore/Junior/Senior: All Stave in Javelin
University of Montana – Bachelor's in Exercise Science, HHP
51-6 Record (Started 50 Games)
Sign w/ Tennessee Titans as a free agent


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Schottenstein Capital Partners Initiates Coverage on Facebook With $15 Price Target
May 22,2012 | about: FB, includes: AAPL, GM, GOOG, GRPN, NFLX, RIMM
In the first week of trading, Facebook is now down more than 20% from its initial open price of $42 per share. This comes on a week when the Nasdaq is having a 3% rally. Yet still, with a valuation on $FB at above $90 Billion or 24X REVENUE, it's nothing short of ridiculous! Add that to the fact that it's all just plain selling & there are no options or borrowable shares available to Short until May 29th and you have an equation that results in a $FB stock that is still going to go MUCH LOWER over the coming months.
Additionally, the current float of Facebook's stock, $FB, is only about 1/7th of the total number of shares outstanding. This is due to the fact that the insiders like Mark Zuckerberg (Owns 22% of the outstanding shares) are in a lockup for 91 days. If you take a step back and look at why Facebook went public, it is not hard to see what is going on here.
There are only 4 reasons a company would ever go public.
- They want to raise capital to expand
- To clean up their balance sheet, usually in relation to an excess of debt.
- So the insiders and original investors can liquidate and "Cash-Out."
- Because of the 500 shareholder rule that states you can only have a max. of 500 investors as a private company.
So which one of these reasons meets Facebook's Criteria?
If you break them down one by one, knowing that Founder and majority shareholder, Mark Zuckerberg fought off pressure to go public for many years, the answer is clearly #4. Mark Zuckerberg knows how tech bubbles are created and if he had it his way, he would never have taken Facebook public. But because of the 500 investor rule they were forced to IPO, which always puts a lofty company at great risk for the start of a Bubble.
VALUATION: With Facebook being another very sexy and trendy tech IPO, with quarterly revenue growth of over 40%, I am NOT going to focus on EBITDA growth as we would for any other Nasdaq listed stock, but focus on the valuation based on the multiple of it's revenue. Facebook is currently trading at 24X yearly revenue. To compare to other sexy tech giants, APPLE trades at 3.7X Revenue and GOOGLE, a more similar revenue model to Facebook trades at 8.25X Revenue, making both these names significantly cheaper than Facebook.
After seeing the way Facebook's IPO has performed so poorly, it is clear that the underwriters significantly overvalued the company. Think back to the internationally renowned film "The Social Network" that was in theaters just over a year ago. At the end of the movie, up popped on the screen a line that made everyone's jaws drop and eyes open. It read, "Today, Facebook is worth $25 Billion." This line was mind-opening to all Facebook users and had many people on the street doubting, even then, that Facebook was worth $25 Billion. Fast forward 18 months and now you have Facebook with year-over-year earnings growth DECLINING 12% but somehow is being priced in it's Initial Public Offering at $104 Billion.
The only conclusion to make as to how the Enterprise Value of Facebook has increased by over 300% since The Social Network is from investors pouring their money into the pool, and thus, TANGIBLY making the INTRINSIC VALUE of the company's INTANGIBLE ASSETS grow larger and larger. And if that's the case, this thing is going to BUBBLE harder than the U.S. Housing market in 2006…
With all the negatives surrounding the execution of the Facebook IPO, specifically in the valuation of the company, the one positive is Facebook was in fact successfully able to raise an additional $16 Billion in cash. However, there is no way that Facebook is going to be able to hold it's current valuation with it's current business model. The precedent here is GOOGLE who also IPO'd into a very lofty valuation, but was able to grow into that valuation as they expanded their revenue model into other fields, most notably the mobile phone & video streaming markets with it's acquisitions of Android and Youtube. In the midst of GM dropping Facebook as an advertising platform, there is no doubt Facebook is going to try to follow the path of Google and start to make acquisitions. With GOOGLE being the Revenue BLUEPRINT, Slowing companies like Netflix and Research in Motion (Blackberry) are very likely targets.
TARGET: We feel that the uncertainty of Facebook's advertising platform (following the loss of GM's contract) combined with the inevitable acquisitions to move into new revenue markets, there is a lot of unclarity on the future of Facebook's overall revenue model, which will result in questionable and vague guidance. In a growth company as trendy as Facebook, vague guidance and acquisitions always results in downside pressure, and we look for Facebook's valuation to come back down to Earth over the coming quarters, similar to the way Groupon's stock performed in the first few quarterly reports following it's IPO.
NOTE: $GRPN is now down over 60% from it's IPO high.
In our opinion, all of this leads up to the certainty that the original shareholders such as Mark Zuckerbeg, Peter Thiel, and the now infamous "Tax-Dodger" Eduardo Savarin will almost definitely be looking to cash out a significant portion at current valuations as soon as their lockup is up August 20th. As we mentioned above, only 1/7th of the current shares outstanding are in the float, mainly due to this lockup, so expect major dilution on the stock itself as their shares come into the market.
We do not see any reason to value the business any higher than the $25 Billion valuation put on the company in the credits of "The Social Network." Add to that the $16 Billion cash raised in the ipo, and $FB stock should have a market cap of $41 Billion or roughly $15 per share.
We have decided not to include any consideration into the old saying "a company is worth what someone will pay for it" into our valuation because with almost half of the IPO going to already existing shareholders, we believe there were an abnormally high number of mid to high net worth retail investors participating in the $38 or $104 Billion valuation IPO whom we do not consider to be credible.
The big Investment Banks & Zuckerberg played these retail investors for fools on this IPO. They sold so much stock in the IPO & allocated so much to individual investors that it was doomed to go down. Other IPOS like LinkedIn, Zynga, Yelp, etc. were "hot" because they sold such a small % to the markets which were all scooped up by institutional funds.
Disclosure: I am short FB.
Additional disclosure: thru put options when the option market opens Tuesday, May 29th.


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Popular stations like 6 Music are driving listeners towards digital
The day when the FM radio signal will be switched off is drawing nearer, the Government indicated, after the UK reached a "tipping point" in the conversion to Digital radio.
Ed Vaizey, the culture minister, said that a doubling in the size of local digital transmitters, along with increased penetration of digital radio in cars, meant that the Government's criteria for "digital switchover" would be met in two years.
Although the minister said it was too early to put a precise date on "digital switchover", a move which it is feared could disenfranchise some listeners who may not be able to access a digital signal, Mr Vaizey called for radio manufacturers to stop producing analogue-only sets.
Vaizey wants manufacturers to stop making analogue sets (Getty)
Mr Vaizey told the Drive to Digital: NOW conference that 182 new digital transmitters will be built by 2016, increasing coverage of local DAB from 72 per cent to 91 per cent, in line with current commercial radio FM coverage. The coverage of BBC national stations on DAB will reach 97 per cent by the end of next year.
Mr Vaizey said: "By the end of 2016, the Government criteria for a switchover decision will have been met. The Government of the day will take stock and make a measured and informed decision about whether to set a timetable for switchover."
The minister said that six out of 10 new cars are now equipped with digital radio, with more than 1.37 million digitally-enabled new cars sold in 2014. Radio listening figures show that digital listening has reached 37.9 per cent of all listening hours, compared with 20.9 per cent in 2009.
Popular stations like 6 Music, which passed through the 2 million audience barrier this week and Absolute 80s, are driving listeners to the new platform.
Mr Vaizey said that switching off FM radio signals would be "controversial" but over the next five years a "tipping point" would be reached, which could make switchover a natural course of events.
"People always fear change. There were predictions of disaster before digital TV switchover. I wanted to get to a position where that change is seen as being as minimally disruptive as possible. It should be driven by the listener. I would like to get to a position where people are saying 'why aren't we switching over? It's getting ridiculous now.'"
According to the Government's criteria, switchover cannot take place until the majority of the population are listening through DAB radios. "We're not there yet, but we're close, with around 38 per cent of the population currently listening to digital radio. To tip that figure over the 50 per cent threshold, we'll need to see the radio industry, the supply chain and the car manufacturers make the most of what we in government are doing in their own marketing."
With low cost radio sets combining Digital and FM receivers on sale, Mr Vaizey said there was no need for analogue-only sets. "I don't want retailers to push customers away from a product they want. But from a layman's position I can't see any issue with phasing out analogue-only radios."
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I think I figured out this week just how out of shape I am. If I haven't mentioned Justin yet, he's a purple belt training partner of mine who is probably my favorite training partner. He started about six months after I did, and being a 145 pound fighter (walking about 160), we ended up training together almost daily. As time went on, we trained and trained and trained until it's gotten to the point where we know the ends and out of the other's game. Training with Justin is something like wrestling a tornado, I'd imagine, because with both of us trying to be one step ahead of the other we end up in a constant state of scramble-slash-rapid-transition until one of us submits the other one out of nowhere.
So, Justin and I have an amazing roll which Roli completely misses as he's chatting with someone on the side of the mats (we're like desperate children wanting approval from Dad). I manage to come out on top–barely–and Roli tells us to roll again so he can see it. Well, I'd forgotten about the six weeks of down time. I start heaving, wheezing, and trying to desperately keep going. In one explosion of strength, I attempted to flip Justin over from the double underhooks grip in guard. In one swift movement, I collapsed to the ground. Justin laughed at me, knowing exhaustion had just hit me like a Brock Lensar esque "frate trane" (read the UG to get joke). I stripped my gi off and prayed for the God of Cardio on the cold, tile floor of the lobby to everyone's entertainment.
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Classes in session means tightly organized weekend trips. Endocrinology ended and I bolted to the airport, off to Connecticut to teach a seminar with Roli at C3 Athletics in Stamford. Roli praised Rick's top-notch treatment for his last trip here (when he should have been at the Worlds…guilt trip guilt trip guilt trip) but I never imagined a quite gangster driver in an escalade at the airport waiting for me. I tried to make conversation, jokes, and then even Thundercats references, but as it turns out he wasn't in a good mood or I'm just not funny. Sadly, I think it's the latter.
Roli told me to go to bed soon because Saturday would be a big day. He wasn't kidding me. The day started with an 8:30 AM private for a middle heavyweight blue belt. As I progress in Jiu Jitsu, I can feel that types of people (like larger blue belts) that would have written me off a few years ago are now open minded and seek my advice. It's really good for the progression of the sport and really good for me. We worked a few lapel chokes, I corrected his positioning, and gave him some back and forth options. Too often people force one move instead of going through a series of what-if attacks.
I flowed from that series and continued through to my seminar, starting from closed guard and working to side control and finally to mount. It was the first time I'd taught an entire seminar in front of Roli and it was great. He'd offer a tip, I'd elaborate, and we fed off each other throughout the couple of hours.
I rested over lunch while Roli taught a private, and then we dove straight into his nogi seminar. Roli managed to be nice to me for about three straight hours in public–which is without a doubt a world record–but he broke it during his seminar. (In regards to a heel hook defense) "Hillary, I'm gonna use Dominick for this one. You're a woman, no one would believe you." Thanks, Coach. Roli taught an amazing leg lock series and I helped until I reached a point where, "Hey, sorry, that was the first time I'd ever seen that!" and I had to sit by and watch rather than help.
I jumped immediately from rolling to a free women's self defense seminar that the school had advertised. Rather than teach strange takedowns or groin kicks or wristlocks, I just taught standing grip breaks and some basic moves (guillotine, armbar, kimura) from a self defense perspective. I'll be honest though. There is little I hate more than the term "self defense seminar." After an hour with the ladies I sat down and told them that what I had just done made absolutely no difference. Nothing that anyone ever performed proficiently in life was practiced for in one one-hour session. Within a couple days they would forget everything I taught. What's important is repetition. I talked about the great community of Jiu Jitsu and although getting over intimate contact at first is difficult for all of us, you form great friendships with your training partners and have the time to practice to proficiency.
From there I taught another private to a very brand new beginner female and just got her understanding some of the basics concepts of Jiu Jitsu–space, balance, grips, and chokes. She was doing surprisingly well until Rick came over to check her progress. Then, like all of us, she got nervous, haha.
Roli told me that this gym was going to treat us well, but I had no idea. When they took us out to sushi that night, I picked out two rolls and I planned to down some miso soup to kill the hunger from seven hours of Jiu Jitsu. Sean was having what I thought was a lengthy conversation between old friends with the waiter. As it turns out, he was ordering. Several of every appetizer on the menu was presented before us and I could feel myself feeling satisfied. Then the sushi boat arrived, covered in more sushi than I'd ever seen in one time. Sean smiled, "There are three of those coming."
Everyone, nearly already through, merely dented the shrine of dead fish in front of us–until Roli rallied the troops. "Come on guys, we can do it!" Sure, the skinny kid encouraging eating. We stuffed ourselves–Roli even talked me into eating some sort of salty fish egg thing that I almost gagged on–and managed to wreck the boats, leaving only the sea urchin remaining. I felt accomplished.
I spent the evening hanging out with some friends from the area and it was right back to work in the morning. At 9 AM I had another self defense seminar, same speech, and then a private until noon. I was near passing out from exhaustion at this point, but Rick and Angela are wonderful people and took me to eat before dropping me off at the airport.
Thank you to CeeThree Athletics and everyone who attended to make it a fantastic weekend!


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How Music Makes an Impact
Ok, so we have all heard complaints about the millennial generation and generation Z ending the world for all humanity. They lack coping skills, work ethic, and have an unrealistic self centered point of view. So what if I told you that there may be a way to influence teens and young adults to think differently? What if there was something that in a matter of minutes could tap into every part of the brain and make positive change in the minds of our young people? Would you be on board?
There is something, it has been staring us in the face for generations, it's been used against our teens to negatively influence them for decades. That thing is Music. Music is a powerful force that can persuade an entire generation to think, feel, and believe one way or another. So for a teenage brain, that is still forming, Music can play a very critical role. According to Livestrong.com Music influences via teen emotions shaping his or her identity, acting as a form of catharsis, it provides group identification and support, and becomes a form of self-expression. Dr. Robert J. Hedaya of psychology today reminds parents and adults,
"One of the important things to remember is that what a teen does and is exposed to during this critical time in life, has a large influence on the teen's future, because experience and current needs shape the pruning and sprouting process in the brain."
Several weeks ago you may remember a Blog we posted about Christian Rap Artist Bizzle. We were always fans but after having the opportunity to meet him and see him in concert we are now super fans. At DOV Sound Recording Studio we don't believe in just talking about change but impacting change. We want to be a part of the space that makes life better for every generation, especially our youth. Bizzle does this through his thought provoking messages, encouraging listeners to think deeply about their decisions and the bigger role they play in the world. He even takes time to connect with listeners on a personal level. Just take a look at the video below when he surprises a fan.
We don't just share great music we make it at DOV Sound. Our studio was created and designed for artists to record and work with industry experts in order to create a sound that inspires. DOV Sound Recording Studio works to bring out the best in every artist and make music that brings out the best in others. Why? Because music hits the heart and the brain. We believe in creating services and producing a product that changes lives for the better.
If we look back at the history of music...swing was controversial in the 40s, Rock and Roll divided generations in the 50s, 60s, and 70s, R&B and Hip Hop created waves in the 70s and 80s, and alternative Rock in the 90s... things haven't changed even as music evolves.
So, our challenge to everyone: Let's focus less on the genre and spend more time paying attention to the message shaping our young people. Rise up and Live Set Apart!
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In a few days Christian Rapper, Bizzle, will perform in Fresno, California. Will you be there?
Misinterpretation and limitations set on how Christians are 'allowed' to worship God has in the end stifled who worships God. This rings especially true for today's youth. Churches have gone as far as banning certain genre's of music, like Christian rap, from the sanctuary because it's supposed connection to 'hip hop' culture. This is nothing new though, it's been happening for years when it comes to music. Problem is, God is the creator of music, right? If that is true, why do we continue to allow the world to steal what God created for good? Who says a sick beat can't have a holy connection? And last I checked, the root of ALL music was created with the intent to worship God. Don't believe me?
Lets take a closer look at THE most musically influential book of the Bible, Psalms. Over and over again we hear David, express his praise and worship for God through song.
Psalm 150: Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe, praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD.
Now fast forward a few books to Daniel Chapter 3, and we see a completely different story,
Daniel 3:4-7 Then the herald loudly proclaimed, "Nations and peoples of every language, this is what you are commanded to do: As soon as you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the image of gold that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up. Whoever does not fall down and worship will immediately be thrown into a blazing furnace." Therefore, as soon as they heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp and all kinds of music, all the nations and peoples of every language fell down and worshiped the image of gold that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.
What do these two passages have in common? Many of the very same instruments David (a man after God's own heart) used to worship and praise God, just a few chapters later, are used to influence an entire kingdom to fall to their knees and worship idols. Does that mean we should we put away the flutes, the harps, and the trumpets because they were once used to worship idols? No, because it's never been about the instrument, the beat, or the music... its always been and always will be about who and what we worship with the music.
How do we not see this is all a part of the enemies plan... music confronts our brokenness, it communicates our pain, it unites us and connects our differences in ways nothing else can. If Satan comes to steal and destroy...why wouldn't he want to destroy the very thing that was created to worship and glorify God? He has done this from the very beginning. Prior to his banishment from heaven, scripture points to Satan as a leader, having influence in part, through music (Isaiah 14). We all know he was self serving and worshiped his own interests over God so why would that change? What needs to change instead, is for us as believers, to have a greater understanding of the power and influence music brings.
So here we are...yes faced with a time where most lyrics promote sin and self-Interest, all the while complaining about a generation that worships Money, Sex, and Drugs over morality and virtue. The way I see it, we have a choice to make... we can continue to hand music over to the influence of the world or we can use it to encourage our youth to live lives that honor God?
Still have doubts that a profound message can come from rap... take a listen and tell me this song doesn't explain salvation better than most ministers can preach it.
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