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TRUTH ONE: God is the Creator, as revealed to us throughout the living Word, which is inspired by the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:20-21). The following are a few of the many proclamations about our Creator in the Word of God: "This is what the LORD says, your Redeemer, who formed you in the womb: I am the LORD, who has made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who spread out the earth… " (Isaiah 44:24); "He who forms the mountains, creates the wind, and reveals his thoughts to man... The LORD God Almighty is his name" (Amos 4:13); and "For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible... all things were created by him and for him" (Colossians 1:15-16).
It is the Holy Spirit that guides us into all truth (John 16:13), so those who are guided by the Spirit will accept God's truth that he is the Creator. Without the Spirit, no one will come to a saving knowledge of the Lord of the universe. Recognizing the truth through the Spirit and the Word, the bride of Jesus (true Christians) must remain faithful to the Word, refusing to embrace or have union with any theory that stands in opposition to that Word.
TRUTH TWO: Regardless of the specific process or time frame, God created the universe as recorded in his Word; believers in the Word need only trust in the infinite, eternal, all-powerful God and Creator. The debate continues amongst believers as to 1) whether "day" in the creation account refers to a literal day, represents an age, or is strictly symbolic of completeness; 2) if processes during creation were so rapid that creation is "as if" billions of years old; 3) if God created the earth, sun, stars, etc. as mid/late-life in order to accommodate his plans and our needs; 4) the accuracy of dating methods, and how greatly disasters distort the "aging" of the earth; 5) how long humans have existed - how long Adam and Eve were in Eden, how complete were biblical genealogies; 6) how much did God reveal concerning creation, people groups, spiritual beings and their reproduction with people; 7) how greatly the details of the creation account are affected by the use of men (those carried along by the Spirit saw and described things beyond their knowledge, such as planes before their invention, yet still had to describe them in a limited human manner); 8) how much deception is at play in the presentation and withholding of "evidences" by biased, zealous scientists and reporters who are overly motivated in one direction; and so on.
The matters of debate should not be stated definitively without divine revelation, as this may put unnecessary or even inaccurate stumbling blocks in the way of belief, thereby causing more harm than good. Despite differing viewpoints in areas of common debate, Christians can stand unified in the essential truth of the Word.
TRUTH THREE: Changes and variations based on the environment are undisputed facts that do NOT contradict the Word of God, but reveal an awesome Creator who designed creation to change and adapt for obvious reasons - we MUST change and adapt in order to survive!
To what extent God used the process of change in his initial creation is unclear. It is written in Genesis 1:24 that God said, "Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds". Here we see that at the command of God, the "land produced" the various animals (a biblical truth that sounds similar to some of the scientific findings and theorizing of our day). Nonetheless, the animals' production from the land (from perhaps simple organisms and so on) occurred into their distinct kinds, which God then declared good (Genesis 1:25). Creatures mate with other creatures, resulting in a new related/combined creature, as in the case of the donkey, and we will continue to see new species occurring within kinds (as in a new species of dogs). However, these changes may be viewed as secondary to the initial creation, as creation was described as "completed" (Genesis 2:1). Contrary to popular theories, while creation will continue to change, it will not "evolve" (at least from the point of completion) in the grand manner of the theories. All creatures, declared "good" by God, have their own wonderfully designed strengths for their own purposes here on earth. Thus the "lowly" butterfly, nothing but an insect, has its own superior navigation skills to other creatures so that it can migrate thousands of miles to unknown places. Creatures designed to fly, swim or climb, all do so magnificently.
Whether the production of the animals from the land occurred in a miraculously "sped up" manner within a literal day (which might mean having the "appearance" of happening over a large amount of time), or whether it occurred over billions of years in a "day" that represents an age as we understand it (still miraculous in its end result), the essential truth is that God was able to create all things in whatever manner he did because he is infinitely powerful.
TRUTH FOUR: God created man, both male and female, in his image (Genesis 1:27), and God specifically "breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being" (Genesis 2:7). He used the "dust of the ground" to form the man, so that there exist elemental and constructive similarities between the man formed from the dust and the animals who were "produced by the land" by their common Creator. However, in the case of God's prized creation, God specifically breathed life into that which was not yet alive, and made the man to reflect God. The truth within the Spirit-inspired Word that by God's breath the "man became a living being" does not appear consistent with any popular theorizing that "infers" from similarities in ape and human traits and DNA that both evolved from a previous ape-like ancestor, as the man would then already have been a living being.
Within evolution theory, it is acknowledged that the INFERENCE is being made (from similarities in traits and DNA) that everything, including humans, evolved from a common ancestor (Evolution. WIKEPEDIA – The Free Encyclopedia. (2014). Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution ). From a biblical perspective, we expect similarities in traits and DNA, as we share a COMMON Creator, and as similarities are to our benefit, whether for medical purposes or the companionship of a beloved pet. It is also noteworthy that researchers have recently been demonstrating the inaccuracy of the claim that the DNA of humans and apes is 98% similar, and have suggested it is as low as 98% of 2%! (Smith, W.J. (2008) Humans are not 98% genetically identical to chimpanzees. Lifesitenews.com. Retrieved from: http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/archive/ldn/2008/aug/08081308 ).
Inferences are nothing but speculation, and speculation is not the substance of good science. In their own efforts, scientists seek knowledge, and in so doing hit upon some truths, but also come to some fantastical conclusions. God has warned, "Stop trusting in man who has but a breath in his nostrils? Of what account is he?" (Isaiah 2:22). To find true wisdom we are advised, "Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things which you do not know" (Jeremiah 33:3). Humans, no doubt, have changed over time, as they have adapted to their changing environment, and this was the plan of God. Nonetheless, Christians are cautioned against embracing the speculative inference that humans evolved from an ape-like creature, regardless of what other truths they may find within evolution theory. In whatever manner the findings of bones and skulls may be CONSTRUED or lined for pictures, and whatever drawings may be created to make us "see" theorized transitions, we remember that our human authorities are yet humans who are either making their best but limited human effort, or in some cases are so overzealous in one direction that they are committing outright fraud, as in the case of the infamous "Piltdown Man", which was found to have "consisted of two human skulls, an orangutan jaw, an elephant molar, a hippopotamus tooth, and a canine tooth from a chimpanzee" (Y.E.C. Headquarters (2014). Evolution's Hall of Shame. Retrieved from: http://yecheadquarters.org/shame.4.html).
TRUTH FIVE: The magnificence and complexity of the universe, earth, human body/mind, womb, instincts, unseen forces of love, faith, creativity, etc. ALL give powerful testimony of the Creator! To claim ANY of the billions of wonderful creations and unseen forces is the result of godless processes is to expect belief in the absurd and impossible; to take these countless brilliant masterpieces and to claim they ALL resulted from meaningless, un-designed processes is to demand we throw out any sense or logical impulse within us and believe what is infinitely beyond belief or sensibility!
Suppose someone showed you a room full of toys and said, "No one created these, but over time this doll, wagon, train, ball, and so on came to be without any creator. They then revealed "evidences" of the claim - the toys did in fact change with the elements so that they could melt, mold, fade, etc., and the toys it was found were similar in material so that they were theorized as originating from similar material long ago. Ridiculous as this is, it is far less ridiculous than popular ideas regarding the origin and evolution of the infinitely greater universe without our Creator.
A single cell, once thought to be simple, is so complex it performs much like a large city, while DNA can be compared to a very complex computer program (X-Evolutionist.com (2014). The Origin of Life Did Not Happen by Chance. Retrieved from http://x-evolutionist.com/the-origin-of-life-how-did-life-begin-dna-could-not-have-happened-by-chance/ ). Who would believe the computer program or the city came into existence without a creator? How is it that people who recognize the impossibility of spontaneous beginnings and the absence of design for the things PEOPLE CREATED, still willfully believe that we who are so complex we create things too complex to occur without design, can ourselves by un-designed processes come into existence with not just one incredibly complex cell, but an entire body and soul of mind-blowing complexity too great for present understanding? No matter the defenses and explanations contrived for it, the proposal of processes without any intelligent design and without any purpose or meaning that nonetheless just as successfully and brilliantly leads to all that is within us and within our world, is not only undeniably absurd and impossible, it is downright hostile to the God-designed logical mind!
TRUTH SIX: Through theories that deny our Creator and his intimate, loving design of all creation, the deceiver has been attempting to silence the testimony of creation about the Creator, to destroy belief in the Word and to ultimately destroy faith in the true God, replacing him with nonsensical happenings that have no meaning, no need for good rather than evil, and no incentive to seek truth and the true One. God has placed within people everywhere rudimentary knowledge of himself and his goodness, so that across nations people have established right from wrong, and they have sought and worshiped that which is beyond themselves. God has likewise given us all of creation as a powerful witness of his very existence and nature. As it is written: "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands… There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard" (Psalm 19:1-4), and "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities his eternal power and divine nature have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made" (Romans 1:20).
Now the deceiver has been successfully silencing the testimony of creation for more and more people. Christians too often underestimate the evil and intended harm bound in the godless theories of our day, and too often compromise if not their own faith, then that of their children and youth. Children, taught godless theories by seemingly knowledgeable authorities, will believe what taught, as people tend to believe the popular lies of any day. Those who attend secular college will be taught more of the deceiver's false wisdom and subject to greater mind control by those who demand unquestioning adherence to their theories. Anyone who dares to profess faith in the Creator or who challenges the popular theories will be ridiculed and manipulatively labeled as gullible or stupid.
The popularity of godless theories should not come as a surprise to the believer, as it was foretold, "For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths." (2 Timothy 4:3-4). Loyal followers defend and fight for their godless theories with as much zeal as anyone fighting for their demon god.
TRUTH SEVEN: God's people from every tribe and nation, who have the truth through the Word and the Spirit, must take a united stand, boldly declaring the everlasting truth that the living God is the Creator of the universe, and that we have been created according to his Word! Jesus is the Word in the flesh (John 1:14), and it therefore may follow that anyone who denies the Word, denies Jesus!
Every day we fight this spiritual battle, but OCTOBER 18 HAS SPECIFICALLY BEEN DESIGNATED AS CREATION DAY - a day for honoring and celebrating our Creator, for enjoying God's beautiful creation, and for together declaring the truth that God is our Creator. For some Christians, Creation Day celebrations may even replace worldly October activities celebrating death, decay and wickedness associated with Halloween. Suggested activities for Creation Day include watching a sunrise/sunset; taking a nature walk; visiting the beach, mountains, pumpkin patch, or a garden; hiking with a Christian group; having a bonfire and singing praises to our Creator; stargazing; distributing creation literature; having a feast of natural foods; having a party in which celebrators dress up as a lion, a ladybug, a planet or any favorite thing out of creation; having a church festival or parade of floats with animals, sea creatures, foods, flowers, the galaxy, etc.; having a Creation Day march to demonstrate our belief in our Creator and our stand against the teaching of godless theories in our schools and universities and mainstream media.
October 18, 2013 marked the first celebration of Creation Day to honor our awesome Creator, and God in return honored our celebration with a full moon, rings around the moon, and an unexpected eclipse! Compelled by love for the truth, for our young people, and for all those being misled, every Christian is encouraged to join us in this pressing spiritual battle of our day, casting down the imaginations within the present day theories and proclaiming the eternal truth that God is the Creator of all things and we have been created according to his Word and in his very image!
"We are bringing you good news, telling you to turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made heaven and earth and sea and everything in them" (Acts 14:15).
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I just returned from a short Las Vegas trip. While I played at several casinos, I found the most interesting game to be the face-up double decker at the Monte Carlo. It offers S17 and late surrender, but no DAS. It is a good game, with generally good penetration (depending on the dealer). One of the dealer's I had told me she witnessed a barring for the first time in her experience at that casino recently. She said that the player who was barred was spreading $100 to $2000. I suspect that a less aggressive bet spread would be tolerated well at this casino.
Interestingly, another dealer told me that she believed the face-up double deck game was introduced to discourage counters. I'm not sure how that would work, except for the fact that they deal this game lightning fast. That was fine by me, since it meant more hands per hour, but a new counter may find it difficult.
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Kristen Bell Is the Coolest Celebrity Mom Ever! (Photos)natalieklein
Kristen Bell is definitely one of those celebrities that I would want to become friends with.
Why? because she is so nice to fans, hysterically funny, down to earth, and an amazing mother to her daughter Lincoln.
She and her boyfriend Dax Shepard said that they would not get married until gay marriage was legal in California. Well, thanks to the historical supreme court decision to overturn Prop 8, today Kristen proposed to Dax! (Although to be fair, they were already engaged!)
Take a look at these photos of Kristen filming some scenes of Veronica Mars!
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What an awesome pair of sunglasses! Super fun Kristen looks great in her floral shades.
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Located along Dirkie Uys Street, Al Dente is your traditional trattoria. A delightful venue offering the usual Italian delights tossed with the welcoming aroma of homemade sauces and crusty pizzas.
Fresh pasta takes centre stage accompanied by a small wine list and imported Italian blends too.
Popular dishes such as steaming Napolitano pasta speaks volumes yet remains simple with distinctive flavours and heaps of fresh ingredients.
The deli offers homemade pasta, cured meats and imported Italian ingredients.
al Fiume - Italian for 'at the river' - has all the ingredients for a great restaurant: a beautiful setting on a shady wooden deck on the banks of the Hennops River at the peaceful River Place Country Estate and a restaurateur with a passion for food, as well as the experience to ensure outstanding levels of service.al Fiume serves food that lives up to our definition of quality: the season's best, cooked with skill and passion and presented with a minimum of fuss.The cellar at al Fiume is stocked with a diverse choice of Italian and South African wines. The selection includes everyday drinking wines and wines for special occasions; wines from some of South Africa's best-known estates and unusual wines from smaller estates.al Fiume is a restaurant for all seasons: long, lazy summer days on the wooden deck; bright spring days when the first signs of green are starting to appear on the trees overhanging the river; bracing winter days when you might want to work off your meal with a brisk walk over the bridge and cozy autumn days when you can sit snugly in the restaurant and watch the falling leaves floating down the river. al Fiume was voted one of South Africa's Top 10 Romantic Restaurants by the prestigious Wine Magazine.Visiting this beautiful country restaurant is a must.
This simple Indian restaurant serves food that is anything but. Steak roti rolls, kebab roti rolls, typically South African bunny chows and a mouthwatering mushroom and paneer curry are just some of the amazingly authentic dishes on offer. Try the potato and cheese paratha and the signature dish, the Al Makka Special Beef, soft, torn meat in curry. No alcohol is served but a great selection of non-alcoholic drinks are offered. The restaurant offers a take-away service as well.
This refreshingly simple Italian restaurant is situated in the popular Illovo Centre and serves up mainly North Italian cuisine from the Emelia-Romagna region in North-East Italy. The food is delightfully authentic and dishes like Tagliatelli al Ragu which is a traditional bolognaise and pasta parcels stuffed with well thought out ingredients are served. A great beverage and wine list is available and the menu is well priced and extensive. A sure treat if you love your Italian.
Anat Apter's grandfather started a family business in 1945. In 1991, Anat started to further this business at the Bruma Flea Market and this popular food chain has now grown to over 30 stores all over South Africa.
Enjoy real Middle Eastern flavours at very reasonable prices. The ever-popular shwarma is available in beef chicken and lamb, and for the really hungry, the lamb burgers come in super sizes.
The falafel is a favourite and is filled with tahina, humus and vegetables. All meals are served with your choice of pickled gherkin, jalapeno chilli, peppers, onions, sauerkraut and fresh tomato, cucumber, cabbage and brinjals.
The food is tasty, hearty, quick and convenient, and best of all, it will suit your pocket.
This rustic venue serves delicious food in large portions. The menu focusses mainly on seafood dishes and a special mention is owed to the stuffed calamari tubes that literally melt in your mouth. There are, however, quite a few options available for meat lovers and vegetarians as well. Delectable traditional desserts are served and a predictable but good wine list is on offer. The vibe at Anita's is a must-experience.
Here you can enjoy high quality and authentic Italian food straight out of Mama's kitchen - or so it seems.
The elegant and stylish interior speaks of Italy, and you can easily imagine that you're sitting in Tuscany, Siena or Sicily. Traditional Italian food gets served and you can pick an choose from the long list of pizzas and pastas that taste as authentic as they smell and look.
A great, extensive wine list is available and the best coffee will end your meal.
Apre's is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 9 am until 9:30 pm. If it is a taste of Italy you are looking for, pop in.
Barracudas secures a location on Beach Road, with floor to ceiling glass windows to maximize your view and a relaxed ambiance to match your mood.
The décor inspires a fresh, contemporary and natural feel with splashes of aqua and coral.
The expansive wine list works perfectly with the well-balanced menu, which brims with seafood and various South African meats.
Try the Springbok Carpaccio - thinly sliced springbok served with melon, kumquat and pecorino shavings.
Move onto the Barracuda Platter layered with grilled fillet of hake, 4 queen prawns, deep-fried calamari served with savoury rice, vegetables and Beurre Blanc.
Sweeten the palate with a mouth-watering try coupe tutti fruity (vanilla ice cream, mixed fruit, praline, whipped cream, nuts and granadilla sauce).
Barracuda makes an ideal spot for fresh seafood, great views and bustling ambiance whether it be lunch or dinner.
Bella Casa is a popular Italian Trattoria in Bloemfontein that caters an expansive dining choice in cheerful surrounds.
The décor sets the mood with blue chequered table cloths laden with generous portions of Italian delights and the murmur of contented chatter.
Summer invites courtyard dining and festive ambiance brimming with fruity Sangria jugs.
Bella Gina takes Italian to the next level and serves delicious meals accompanied by great service in a cosy atmosphere.
Enjoy great woodfired pizzas and authentic Italian pastas like nocchi, linguini and spaghetti with a range of traditional and more interesting fillings and sauces that will tantalize the tastebuds. Bella Gina even serves mouthwatering seafood dishes; there really is something on the menu for everyone. Try the calamari tubes with a delectable lemon butter sauce.
Bella Gina is fully licensed and offers a great selection of South African favourites to accompany meals. The restaurant is also child friendly and available for special occasions and functions.
A great vibe, attentive service, a central location, good food and beautiful décor all add to making Bella Gina a definite must-try.
Perched along the beachfront, Bella Luna makes the ideal spot for lazy breakfasts, lingering lunches and romantic dinners soothed by roaring ocean and starlit African sky.
The mouthwatering menu caters for all palates, from hearty breakfasts to delicious pizzas and tantalizing dinner menu.
Sundowners can be enjoyed alongside colourful cocktails watching the trailing sun set over the ocean or a bottle of wine on the terrace.
Bella Mangia Pizzeria is a great little place to eat, combining an intriguing atmosphere with traditional Napoli inspired pizzas. A homely little place where you can enjoy wood fired pizzas made from the best ingredients the Western Cape has to offer with the toppings of your choice to share with friends and family or take it home. Step into a forgotten corner of Naples combined with top quality local sustainable produce, a traditional wood-fired pizza oven, friendly staff and a very simplistic and rustic décor to set the mood.
Build your very own pizza from a variety of toppings to choose from or try out one of our Legends.
Any pizza lover can place an order for take-away or sit down and have a feast.
The lingering aroma of authentic dishes from North and South India wet the appetite as diners peruse the menu brimming with specialties from rogan josh, mughlai lamb and chicken tikka from the north to spicy Madras seafood curries and biryani from the south.
Start with kebabs and spicy pakora pastries mopping up delicious sauce with warm buttery naan bread. Vegetarians are well catered for with dhal, paneer and chana masala dishes.
Cool the palate with a traditional fruit flavoured yogurt drink for a taste of pure India at Bibi's Kitchen in Wynberg.
The new 'exotic chic' Bihari, one of three in the Western Cape, opened it's doors in April 2009 at Southern Sun Newlands offering diners and curry lovers the finest North Indian cuisine prepared by qualified chefs from this region.The Bihari group bears testimony to the ever magical experience of Indian dining amongst the mother city's diverse locals. Upon entering Bihari Newlands the beautifully handcrafted and noble Bengal Tiger, a significantly powerful and historical creature in India, welcomes guests and transforms an ordinary experience into one of imagination.Bihari's offer an extensive menu of mild to fiery mouth watering fusions from Northern India as well as regional cuisine. Food is prepared in authentic Indian style in the restaurant's tandoor ovens on hot open coals, providing its distinctive flavour. Meals served on heated clay plates or in pots, are not only visually enticing but a culinary delight. Begin your feast with a selection of delectable vegetable, chicken and tandoor starters, samoosas, a choice of no less than seven naan breads and shami kebabs. Mains include a variety of curries and Indian Tandoor items guaranteed to tantalise the tastebuds such as Lamb Rogan Josh - simply mouth watering for those virgin tasters, whilst Lamb Vindaloo is bound to heat things up a few degrees. For seafood lovers, be sure to try the Prawn Korma cooked in an Indian white sauce. Vegetarians will be equally satisfied with their meal, being spoilt for choice with a wide option of curries and tandoor dishes to sample from.
This unique restaurant is set in The Chapman Hotel in Port Elizabeth. Enjoy your meal inside, or on summer days and evenings, dine alfresco while taking in the beautiful views. Blackbeard's Lookout and Seafood Tavern is also the ideal location for functions. The restaurant is fully licensed and caters for vegetarians and kiddies as well.
The restaurant was named after Blackbeard the Pirate, who was born in Bristol as Edward Teach. In 1718, he was killed by Lieutenant Richard Maynard in a deadly battle.
Besides offering guests amazing seafood dishes, other a la carte options are available, including meat, poultry, vegetarian and Italian dishes.
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Cooking Classes Return to El Arrayán
Published Sep 25, 2013, 11:45am - (Updated Oct 21, 2013, 1:02pm)
El Arrayán, one of Puerto Vallarta's most popular Mexican restaurants, brings back their ongoing series of cooking classes with Chef Alfonso Corona, starting September 30. Just as in last season's sold-out events, Chef Corona will feature menus full of tradition and authentic Mexican flavors that anyone can reproduce at home.
Cooking classes at El Arrayán are a complete hands-on experience that begins early in the morning with a typical Mexican breakfast, followed by a visit to local purveyors and markets to obtain all the necessary ingredients (all transportation is included). The class, which is taught in English, follows and all participants receive printed recipes and an apron with embroidered logo. Finally, all students have lunch together, enjoying their creations with a cocktail or glass of Mexican wine.
The cooking class will be offered several times during the coming months. For more information about the class, menus and pricing, please visit El Arrayán. And for those who have yet to sample the restaurant's unique take on traditional Mexican recipes, El Arrayán is presently celebrated Chiles en Nogada season, showcasing this staple Mexican dish.


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Hey Fanatics,
Here's my report from Iowa State's big victory over Texas Tech today. Hallie Christofferson had a big day for the Cyclones.
White-hot Cyclones blow out Texas Tech
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Good for ISU. They are certainly having a down year.
A GREAT win for the Twister Sisters. A win over a ranked opponent at home is just what the doctor ordered for this team. The big story in my mind is the energy the team had feeding off of their good performance. If they can take this momentum to Manhattan, they should be able to put up a good fight.
ESPN's Bracketology currently has 8 Big XII teams getting into the NCAA Tournament this year. If these ladies can keep up the good work and scrap together a .500 conference record and win a game or two in the Big XII tournament, I don't think the Big Dance is out of the question. The key is winning against the middle-of-the-pack teams like K-State and Okie State, who are both coming up.
What a fun game today took my boys and friends we really enjoyed ourselves !! Congrats to these girls !They were working it .
A much needed win for coach and the girls but I hope CBF keep this season in perspective with all that has happened when the season is over. Until then we have a lot of games we can win and make a tourney run. This could be a year we may all never forget when it's all over. Let's Go Girls!!
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TROY, N.Y. – The new health system that will be created by the merger of Northeast Health, St. Peter's Health Care Services and Seton Health now has a name -- a name that is already well-known and trusted.
After an intensive 18-month process, officials of the three merging organizations announced today the new system will be named "St. Peter's Health Partners." Along with the name, officials unveiled the new corporate graphic identity and symbol that will visually link each part of the organization.
The announcement was made at a press briefing today that included: Steven Boyle, president, CEO, St. Peter's Health Care Services; James Reed, MD, president & CEO, Northeast Health; and Scott St. George, interim president/CEO, Seton Health.
Officials also announced that the names of all four acute care hospitals in the new system – St. Peter's, Albany Memorial, Samaritan and St. Mary's, as well as
The merger to create St. Peter's Health Partners will be finalized late this summer. The officials said that work has begun to prepare the legal and financial documents necessary to complete the transaction. While the new organization will be formed and begin actual operation later this year, full integration may take approximately three years.The new name will not be used by the three existing organizations until the new organization begins operation.
The name and overall branding for the new system was approved by the governing boards of all three organizations late last month. The selection of the name follows an
in-depth "System Identity Process." This process utilized a fact-based, market-driven methodology to determine a brand for the new organization that would be instantly recognizable to the communities the system will serve, and best position the new system to operate in a highly competitive, unpredictable and rapidly changing healthcare marketplace.
A key part of the System Identity Process was a thorough examination of consumer and physician perceptions of all health care providers in the region, and the strength of those providers throughout the six-county Capital Region. In-depth market research and analysis conducted during the process showed that the "St. Peter's" name was the most powerful and recognizable health care brand in the region. "St. Peter's" is also respected for quality and compassionate care. These attributes are shared by all three systems today and will be key attributes in the new system.
Other parts of the new organization showed significant strength among consumers in the region including
Based on the research, it was determined that the strength of the "St. Peter's" name was a substantial brand asset that will support the new system's vision of providing a far-reaching community with a broad array of services.
To complete the new name and better describe the new system, two other words were added – "health" and "partners." The meaning of these words in the name is significant:
Also in the new corporate identification system, one new logo design will replace those currently used by each of the merging organizations. The symbol features the outline of three intersecting and open elements – representing the three merging organizations – that join together to create a shield. The three shapes intertwine in the middle. The new symbol appears in a rich, deep red.
This new company will be a member of Catholic Health East, the current parent corporation of St. Peter's Health Care Services, and will abide by the Ethical and Religious Directives of the Catholic Church.However, the new company, St. Peter's Health Partners, will not be a Catholic entity.Organizations that are currently part of St. Peter's Health Care Services and Seton Health will retain their Catholic identities. Organizations that are currently affiliated with Northeast Health will remain secular.
Steven P. Boyle, president and CEO of St. Peter's Health Care Services, said that "improving accessibility to health care is a major goal of the new health system. Creating a unified identity for the system is critical to building awareness for those seeking quality care at every stage of life. The ability to easily recognize organizations that are part of the new St. Peter's Health Partners system of care and to appreciate the scale and scope of the new system will foster improved access among the public, referring physicians and other providers, and even among our staff."
Boyle said that the new name should in no way suggest the new system is an expansion of the St. Peter's system. "We are talking about a fundamentally different organization where our partners – Northeast Health and Seton Health – are bringing resources to the organization that will create a "new and unique" St. Peter's with the broadest array of services of any system in upstate
James Reed, MD, president & CEO, Northeast Health, said "We learned through the process the enormous challenge that faced us ... to identify a name that truly represents the uniqueness of our new system. It was especially rewarding to see the results of the extensive physician and consumer research that was conducted as part of that process. The research clearly documented the strong image, reputation and loyalty each of our organizations enjoy, as well as the very positive attitude people have about the merger."
Dr. Reed added, "Once we looked at the research, however, it became clear that building on the strength of the existing St. Peter's name was the right direction to take, particularly because it is very strong throughout the entire six-county area that will be our new system's primary service area. Likewise, preserving the significant strength of The Eddy -- a name synonymous with high quality senior care -- will help to further define the breadth and scope of services that our new system will provide to residents of the Capital Region and beyond."
Scott St. George, interim president/CEO, Seton Health, said "Together our three organizations will create a health system built on the strengths of our legacies and, at the same time, positioned to quickly move forward with innovation and creativity. It is important to choose a name that tells the community what they can expect from our new organization."
St. George added, "We chose St Peter's as the foundation of the name because it is clear that the community knows and respects the St. Peter's brand for the high quality, compassionate care they provide. However, the new organization will be defined by the partnership of three organizations with diverse capabilities coming together to pursue a common mission and vision. It will be defined by our associates and physicians who provide dedicated care to our patients every day. And it will be defined by our commitment to take what we each do best and create a care system that truly responds to the needs of our community."
Implementation of the New Brand
Officials emphasized that today's announcement of the name was a response to significant interest in the community and within the organization regarding the name of the new organization. With the decision on the name completed, work on a detailed Brand Implementation Plan will now begin.
Although an actual "roll-out" of the new brand will likely occur in early 2012, certain parts of the new organization may begin using the new name and graphic system on the first day of operation later this year.
Full implementation will incorporate the new name on signage, advertising, corporate website, stationery, employees' badges, facility signs, vehicles, publications, bills, forms, checks, etc. – everywhere that Northeast Health, St. Peter's Health Care Services and Seton Health are being used. Like the system design, full implementation of the new brand will take two to three years.
An Extensive Research Process
The process used to determine the name of the new System was very intensive. The stated goal of the process was to "present the boards of the organizations with a research-based recommendation for a new brand strategy, identity and architecture, and brand migration plan that will allow them to fulfill their fiduciary responsibility in making long-term strategic decisions for the new organization."
Brand Equity, a
The System Identity Process was designed to review and analyze names for the new organization as valuable assets, in much the same way the organizations had examined the value of all existing facilities, programs and services in developing the System Design plan that was released last year.
The process began with "Qualitative Research" or individual interviews with more than 75 key people within the three organizations including Board and Foundation leadership, corporate management, staff and physicians. Many community leaders from the Capital Region were also interviewed.
The process then entered the "Quantitative Research" phase where consumers and physicians in the region responded to an extensive market survey. The purpose of the survey was to determine community perceptions of existing hospital and other health resources to support the naming, branding and marketing of the new merged entity.
More than 1,200 residents of
The surveys looked at various means of measuring a hospital's "Brand Equity" or strengths. These factors included: top-of-mind awareness, image and reputation, hospital preferred most overall, hospital last-used, and the overall rating for the hospital an individual last used (loyalty). The surveys also looked at image and reputation for The Eddy.
Among other key findings of the research were:
With nearly 12,000 employees in more than 125 locations, the three systems currently provide a wide array of services to thousands of people each day. These services include: St. Peter's Hospital's state-of-the-art tertiary care services, its Community Hospice, home care, addiction recovery center, and two skilled nursing facilities; and Northeast's Albany Memorial and Samaritan hospitals, and


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Among the most exciting things that has happened in Berlin since the first two times I came here, is the closing of Berlin-Tempelhof Airport and the conversion of the site into the city's largest park. What is most striking about the space is the fact that aside from some new signage, some magenta paint on the runways and a few basic amenities like a biergarten, the park is virtually the same as it was when it was an airport. Cash-strapped Berlin has forgone the expensive landscaping and programming of the space and left it to the people to make the most of this wide open acreage not 15 minutes bike ride from the city center. And if our experience of the park on a Pfings holiday Monday is any evidence, the people are making the most of a completely unprogrammed experience to make it a vibrant public treasure.
The original terminal structure is itself something to experience as the Nazi regime that built it, in an effort to be grandiose, accidentally predicted the advent of the modern airport terminal years before the jet engine would require such large imposing structures. It's a structure that dominates the site no matter where you view it from. It's still used for concerts and exhibitions, but it does beg the question of whether the site, like many others in Berlin is really being used at its full potential.
This underprogramming may be an advantage as we experienced while biking around the runway. In the absence of ponds, playgrounds, hiking trails and the usual park amenities, people are making the space fulfill needs that they might not otherwise satisfy living in dense urban neighborhoods . The open expanse is one of the few windy open spaces in Berlin, and people have taken to this opportunity with every shape and size of stunt kite, land surfing vehicle, long-board kite surfing, remote control helicopter and anything they can utilize to joyfully trace their own personal territory in the open sky and open terrain.
Biking around the tarmac is a surreal experience where the nearly infinite variety of ways people engage with a blank landscape creates a parade-like experience where you never know what is coming next. Musicians, picnics, stunt-rollerbladers, people in Hawaiian shirts doing unconventional exercises. It begs the question of whether offering a clean blank slate for people to make what they want in the urban outdoors might not be the best use of this former airport? Perhaps having a lack of funds may have been a blessing after all?
The biergarten embodies the most infrastructure you will find at Temepelhof, but even this seems fairly portable and temporary. While this is the most traditional experience you would find in most German parks and probably one of the more investment heavy, it was probably the least dynamic parts of the site.
Lastly, if there was any more evidence needed to prove that people will make the most of an open space, members of the neighboring Neukölln community have established a small cluster of family gardens. It appears that they were built spontaneously with no formalized system to establish them except for a hand-painted bedsheet banner in the middle. While more formal versions of these "Schrebergartens" exist in cities throughout German to provide small plots for apartment-based urban families, this renegade form is truly inspiring.
Tempelhof Airport was only closed a few years ago and already the wilderness is taking over the space. The few signs in the park mention some of the rare birds and insects that inhabit the land. But it's the way the people engage with this park to make the most of whatever short comings they find in their city experience which can be fulfilled in thousands of feet of pavement, open land, and open sky. With some luck, the city of Berlin may continue to let this open-ended urban experiment continue to thrive. Who knows what we may one day experience out on the tarmac.


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For the second straight year, Exeter FFA raised enough canned food to win a concert by one of country music's rising stars.
Exeter Union High School Ag Teacher Shelly Lyons said her FFA students collected 2,800 cans of food in just one hour during its annual Canned Food Scavenger Hunt to "Stomp Out Hunger" on Nov. 15. FFA students went door-to-door collecting cans for the Exeter Food Closet.
"We couldn't have done it without the community's help," Lyons said.
Overall, EUHS students helped donate 5,000 pounds of food to FoodLink of Tulare County as part of KJUG's Valleywide food drive contest, an amount which far exceeded the other participating high schools.
As their reward, country star Tyler Farr played an acoustic concert at the Smith Gym for the entire school on Nov. 30. Farr is best known for his hit singles "Hot Mess" and Hello, Goodbye." Farr could easily relate to the quaintness of Exeter as he grew up in Garden City, Mo. a town of about 1,600 people.
Last December, students were treated to a lunchtime concert in the quad by country singer Hunter Hayes. Lyons said this year Principal Frank Silveira called a rally schedule and during the concert and extended lunchtime after the concert so every student in attendance last Friday could pack the gymnasium.
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With the holiday season approaching, Meals on Wheels and McKesson Medical-Surgical have teamed for their "Holiday Angels" gift drive to benefit Meals on Wheels clients. Most clients who rely on Meals on Wheels for nutritional meals also rely upon the organization for their holiday remembrances and daily necessities, such as toiletries, safety items, warm socks and gloves, as well as gifts for grandchildren in their care.
The number of Meals on Wheels clients in Henrico County has jumped by 20 percent since last year, according to officials.
Often, clients' "Holiday Angels" wish lists provide the only holiday remembrances that they and their grandchildren will receive. Meals on Wheels' partnership with McKesson Medical-Surgical – the Richmond-based national distributor of medical supplies and equipment—seeks to brighten the holidays for these less fortunate neighbors through the "Holiday Angels" gift drive. McKesson's employees provide specially requested items for children, as well as larger items for homebound adults.
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Individuals, organizations and companies may donate the following new, unwrapped gifts, now through Dec. 10:
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Collection bins are located at Meals on Wheels' Distribution Center at 1600 Willow Lawn Drive in Henrico, as well as the area's participating Walgreens stores. Additional drop-off locations and gift ideas are detailed at http://www.mowdelivers.com Finan.cial contributions also are accepted online.
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The Iowa Senate today confirmed a long list of Gov. Terry Branstads appointees, including three new members of the Iowa Board of Regents.
The Regents approved include: Bruce Rastetter of Hubbard, Kathleen Mulholland of Marion, and Nicole Carroll of Carroll.
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edit: looks like Carroll is one of us and has 4 ISU alum kids.
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TO: Managers and Supervisors
FROM: Vice President of Human Resources
DATE: During any Merger or Acquisition Process
RE: "The Human Side of Mergers"
A merger is viewed by most individuals as a major life change similarto the loss of a job or loss of a loved one, which may negatively affect staffbehavior. The purpose of this paper is to: 1) more specifically define whatstaff members' feelings are likely to be during a merger; 2) what are someresultant behaviors that you would expect to see; 3) and finally, what are somepossible actions that we can take to minimize the disruptive aspects of themerger. The goal would be not only to have our staff accept change brought aboutby the merger, but also to readily participate and initiate change in a positivesense.
What Feelings Are Your Staff Likely to Have During this Period?
"Hardinessin the face of a major life change is a result of high self-esteem."Unfortunately, the announcement of the merger coupled with many of the traumaticexperiences that have gone on in the last nine months have worn down themajority of our staff members' "hardiness" and many are experiencing doubtand lowered self-esteem. More specifically, many of the feelings that they maybe experiencing include:
Violations of Expectations:
Each of our staff hashad future plans that have been actually or potentially thwarted because of thecurrent situation and the merger. These plans included expectations on jobadvancement, salary progression, use of stock, retirement, profit sharing, etc.An example might be the bitterness of a staff member who had been using stockpurchase as a savings account for the college education of hischildren.
Fear of the Unknown:
Not only have staff members' futureexpectations been shattered; there is a chasm that has not been filled as towhat the future holds. There is a strong desire to fill this information gap andto gain more control over one's destiny. This often sends staff outside of thecorporation to look for a job, any job, just to ensure that they have morecontrol.
Loss of Autonomy:
Staff members have had a great deal of pride of ownership and belonging tothe corporation. This belonging has been highly prized as an aspect of their ownpersonal worth. In spite of assurances to the contrary, it is perceived thatcorporate autonomy and, therefore, self-worth, have been significantly reducedthrough this proposed merger.
Fear of Streamlining:
In some cases thismay be a well-founded fear over the possibility of continued employment, atleast as it is now defined.
Animosity Toward the AcquiringCompany:
Another logical outcome of some of the bitterness created by theother feelings is to strike out at an easy target and often this is theacquiring company. If these feelings are not refocused in a positive direction,they can have a significant, negative impact on the integration of the newcompany. (This bitterness may also be directed at our owncompany.)
Again, as the result of the above fears,depression is likely to set in and a feeling of a significantly diminishedself-worth is a real possibility. In essence, our strategic plan had been to bea "swallower" as opposed to a "swallowee" and those tables have turned.For our highly talented staff who have been consistent winners, the impact of"perceived loss" can be especially depressing.
What Behaviors Can WeExpect During This Period?
The attitude of an individual has a profoundeffect on his/her behavior. The following are several behavior traits that youcan expect to see and have probably already seen in your staffmembers:
Ineffective Performance:
- Procrastination
- Absenteeism
- Wandering around the floor and chatting
- Excessive gossip
- Long coffee breaks
- Avoidance of customer
- Unwilling to take appropriate risks
Loss of Perspective:
- Usually decisive staff become unsure
- Dwellingat length on minor issues
- Small concerns blown into major problems
- Withdrawal from the job, hiding, not getting involved, keeping a low profile
- Impatience
- Irritability
- Critical of management/other staff
- Problems with personal relations
- General burnout characteristics
- Apathy
- Avoidance of dealing with unknown problems
- Looking for another job, either inside or outside the company
What Can We Do?
It seems almost trite to say that communicationsand strong, empathetic leadership are the necessary ingredients to overcomethese problems that staff are feeling. If you view a merger as a process and notan event, one can see that the process does not respond to planning andpreventive action.
That process can be divided into two basic phases: 1)the merger announcement and immediately following, and 2) thetransition/integration period. Employee needs for communication are different ineach of these phases. Communications are needed to reassure and steady our staffat the time of and immediately following the merger announcement. Communicationsthat direct and organize our staff are more relevant during thetransition/integration period. More detailed suggestions on what types ofinformation to communicate and how to communicate follow for each of thesephases.
However, common themes throughout should be: 1) be an empatheticlistener in your dealings with your staff, 2) significantly increase thepersonal contact between you and your managers and key staff, 3) put change inthe context of being beneficial to your staff, and 4) be orderly and have a goodplan of action during this period.
Communications That Steady (CurrentPhase)
Major Themes:
- Expect change.
- Stick to your knitting -- to the extent possible, keep businessas usual.
- Reassurance -- stress the fact that the acquiring firm needs good people justas much as our company did and it's in their best interest to retain ourstrong performers.
- Praise -- catch your staff doing the right things and give immediate positivefeedback.
- Minimize, to the extent possible, disruptions during this period.
Actions to be Taken:
- Stress one-on-one personal contact foryourself and your managers and their key staff.
- Find ways to have small group,personal interactions with your key staff members.
- Be empathetic.
- Listen--listen carefully, and be open and honest in addressing staffconcerns. Good listening skills involve two basics: 1) paying close attentionand concentrating on the speaker, and 2) interacting with the speaker byreflecting, probing, supporting or advising. Remember, your staff isn'tnecessarily expecting answers but they are expecting you to listen to theirconcerns.
Communications That Organize and Direct (Transition Period)
In this phase, staff members are over this emotionalism and arelooking for fact-based information. They ask questions such as:
- "What kind of company will we be?"
- "What's our mission now?"
- "How do they treat their staff?"
- "How do benefits and pay plans compare? Will they be impacted?"
- "What is their culture, management style, etc.?"
Actions to be Taken:
- Since many of the issues your staff membersare concerned about are out of your direct control, concentrate on those areasthat you can control:
- Now is the time to ensure that our work is well organized, roles are welldefined, and again, people are sticking to their knitting.
- As information becomes available, the timeline and any other informationconcerning the merger should be well communicated to all staff.
- This is a prime time for team building, through the involvement of staff inthe issues that are affecting them and in the determination of how integrationwill impact their functions.
- It is extremely important in this phase to share whatever information isavailable very openly and in a non-manipulative, non-games-playing manner. If anindividual's job will be discontinued, he/she should be told as soon aspossible and a plan of action for eliminating that job and moving him/her into anew position should be laid out.
- Finally, to set the stage for positive integration, we cannot condone anynegativism towards the acquiring firm. We must recognize and deal immediatelywith any anger and bitterness that comes to the surface and redirect it in apositive fashion.
To the extent staff members believe thatchange will benefit them personally, they will much more readily accept change.We will greatly increase the probability of a very positive transition period ifwe capitalize on the employees' "what's in it for me" syndrome. We cando this by: 1) pointing out the positive aspects of the merger on a verypersonal, one-on-one basis with each staff member, 2) being empathetic andlistening carefully to staff members' concerns and feelings, and 3) managingin a very orderly and strong manner.
SOURCE: Reprinted with permission from "BestPractices in Mergers and Acquisitions," Watson Wyatt Data Services. For moreinformation, visit www.wwdssurveys.com or call (201) 843-1177.
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After much mucking about and pulling of hair, today I successfully got Oscam running on my Raspberry Pi. Yay me! Had to build it from scratch as I failed to find any ARM binaries out there that work.
Only tested with constcw reader so far as I don't have a usb reader yet - but it runs great!
Might write a little tutorial if anyones interested?
Also would be very useful if I could find the YMOD source, anyone please?


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