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The Buffalo Bills have lost two of their last three to the New York Jets, failing to score more than 20 in any of those games. The Bills enter Sunday’s game in a bit of a slump, having lost three of their last four. The Jets, of course, are struggling badly on offense, so it’s quite possible the Bills won’t even need to score 20 to beat them. According to our friends at DraftKings Sportsbook, the Bills are favored by 7 points in this game.
Josh Allen is having an uneven season, as the Bills are struggling to adjust to some personnel losses. Despite posting a career-best completion percentage of 70, and leading the league in touchdowns, it’s arguably been a down year for Allen, who also leads the league in interceptions.
On Sunday, Allen had multiple interceptions for the first time since the opener, but that opener saw him intercepted three times by Jets safety Jordan Whitehead.
Backup Kyle Allen hasn’t started a game since 2020 and has only seen action in mop-up duties or as a brief injury replacement this year, without throwing a pass.
The Bills have had excellent continuity on the offensive line this year, with each of their starting unit having started all 10 games.
Center Mitch Morse and left tackle Dion Dawkins are the Bills’ best offensive linemen. Dawkins has been in double digits for penalties in four of the past five seasons, but he is showing much better discipline this season with only three so far.
Rookie guard Cyrus O’Torrence and tackle Spencer Brown man the right side and are tied for the team lead with five penalties each. Brown has also given up two sacks but he’s the only Bills player to have given up multiple sacks on the season.
The other starter is left guard Connor McGovern, who has struggled in the running game all season.
Reserves Ryan Van Demark, Ryan Bates and David Edwards have all seen brief action, with Edwards often being used as a jumbo tight end. The versatile Bates is the main reserve on the interior.
Veteran tackle Germain Ifedi and youngster Alec Anderson are also on the roster but haven’t contributed this year.
James Cook is the Bills’ best running back with over 600 rushing yards and 24 receptions. He’s coming off his second 100-yard game of the year in Denver.
Backup Latavius Murray is also coming off his best game of the year, as he had 68 yards and a touchdown against the Broncos.
With Nyheim Hines and Damien Harris on injured reserve, the Bills brought in former Jets running back Ty Johnson to add depth, but he hasn’t played much yet. Veteran Leonard Fournette, a recent practice squad addition, is another option.
The Bills also get plenty of running game contributions from Allen, who has a team-high seven touchdowns.
Reggie Gilliam remains with the team as a fullback and will also sometimes line up as a tight end.
The Bills’ passing game is still led by Stefon Diggs, who has 73 receptions, 868 yards and seven touchdowns. Diggs is showing signs of frustration. He is coming off a game where he had a season low 34 receiving yards. That marked his fourth game in a row with less than 100 yards after having had four 100-yard games in a row prior to that.
Tight end Dawson Knox was the Bills’ next-best option over the past few years, but he was having a down year and is currently on injured reserve. In his absence, first round rookie Dalton Kincaid has stepped up with 45 catches.
Gabe Davis is having another productive year as the number two receiver and Khalil Shakir is now listed as a starter too, as he has stepped up with 19 catches.
Off the bench, Deonte Harty has contributed 13 receptions, but Trent Sherfield and backup tight end Quintin Morris haven’t contributed much. Sherfield is listed as questionable after getting hurt in the Denver game.
Unlike the first time these teams met, the Bills now have Von Miller in their lineup. However, he’s clearly not up to full speed yet, as he has just one quarterback hit and no sacks in six games since coming off the PUP list.
Leonard Floyd, AJ Epenesa and Gregory Rousseau have stepped up with Miller out. Floyd leads the team with seven sacks, Epenesa has been filling up the stat sheet with 6.5 sacks, six passes defensed and a pick-six, and Rousseau has four sacks, 11 quarterback hits and three passes defensed.
Ex-Jet Shaq Lawson has also been in the rotation and the Bills have added youngster Kingsley Jonathan to their roster since these teams last met.
On the interior, it was a big blow for the Bills when Daquan Jones was placed on injured reserve. He had been playing really well. The good news for the Bills is that Ed Oliver has stepped up with Jones out. Oliver is on course for the most productive season of his career as he leads the team with 10 tackles for loss, including five sacks.
Alongside Oliver, Jordan Phillips is the other starter, with Tim Settle and Poona Ford in reserve. Phillips has been listed as questionable but did practice full on Friday.
Matt Milano’s leg injury was arguably an even bigger blow than the loss of Jones for the Bills defense.
With Milano out, Terrel Bernard and Tyrel Dodson have been starting. Bernard is making a run at the all-rookie team as he’s racked up 93 tackles, three sacks, four passes defensed and two interceptions.
The Bills brought back AJ Klein for depth after the Milano injury and also added Baylon Spector back to the roster after some time spent on injured reserve.
Third round rookie Dorian Williams has seen some rotational action and made two starts, but Tyler Matakevich remains just a special teamer.
Tre’Davious White was the third key defender lost to injured reserve for the Bills, leaving them downgraded at all three levels. Kaiir Elam was also recently placed on injured reserve.
Without White, Dane Jackson has moved back into the starting lineup with youngster Christian Benford outside, and Taron Johnson remaining in the slot.
At safety, the Bills can still rely on the solid veteran tandem of Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer. Hyde has two picks although he is Buffalo’s only active defensive back with an interception.
Hyde and Benford were both out last week, so recent veteran addition Rasul Douglas filled in at cornerback and backup Taylor Rapp filled in at safety. Veteran cornerback Josh Norman was also activated off the practice squad, but Benford and Hyde should be back this week.
Damar Hamlin is the other reserve at safety. Cam Lewis and Siran Neal are listed as backups in the slot but both are versatile, although most of their contributions come on special teams.
The Bills’ kicking game is solid but nothing special. Kicker Tyler Bass has missed three field goals this year and Sam Martin had a punt returned for the game-winning touchdown against the Jets.
In the return game, Harty has been solid on punts, although his longest return so far is just 24 yards. On kickoffs, the Bills now list Ty Johnson as their main return man. Shakir backs up both spots.
In coverage, Neal is the primary gunner and Matakevich and Lewis contribute well, but it’s Williams who currently leads them in tackles. Lawson also contributed on special teams with a blocked field goal.

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Robbie Williams accused of 'borderline racism' for acting as an outlandish oligarch in new video for flop single Party Like A Russian
- Russian media outlets have blasted Robbie Williams' music video
- He dresses up as an oligarch in promo for new single 'Party Like A Russian'
- State TV channel said that Williams' popularity is waning
- The song samples Sergei Prokofiev's Dance of the Knights
- Lyrics say 'Ain't no refutin' or disputin' - I'm a modern Rasputin'
- Williams said: 'It's about the spirit of partying. It's not about being Russian'
- Criticism comes as new release looks set to be his biggest chart flop ever
Robbie Williams' latest music video has sparked outrage in Russia after he appears to mock the country's elite.
Russian media outlets have blasted the video for the singer's new single 'Party Like A Russian' as 'racist' and even threatened he will 'never' be able to perform in the country again.
Russian state TV channel Vesti interviewed one of the country's most renowned music critics, Artur Gasparyan, who said Williams' idea of Russia seems to have been formed by 'large corporate parties'.
An article on Vesti's website goes on to say: 'It is no secret that the popularity of Robbie Williams turned more into a memory in recent years, rather than in reality.'
Robbie Williams' music video for his new tongue-in-cheek song Party Like A Russian has caused a stir in Russia
The Russian press are outraged at what they say is 'crude stereotyping' of their country in the promo. The clips shows a group of ballerinas waiting on Williams
They said 'the British press willingly swallowed the bait' and publicised Williams' single, which they perceive as making fun of Russia.
Party Like A Russian samples Sergei Prokofiev's Dance of the Knights, which is more commonly known as the theme tune to The Apprentice.
The video shows Williams adopting the role of a larger than life Russian oligarch, surrounded by ballerinas.
The beautiful dancers act as maids for the wealthy man, dusting his bookshelves, bringing his food to his banquet table and even wiping his mouth.
The song opens with the lyrics: 'It takes a certain kind of man with a certain reputation, to alleviate the cash from a whole entire nation.
Williams dresses up in outlandish attire as he 'parties like a Russian' in his huge mansion
Williams has denied the song is about Russian President Vladimir Putin
At one point the maids/ballerinas run through a garden maze with flares in their tutus
'Take my loose change and build my own space station'
'Ain't no refutin' or disputin' - I'm a modern Rasputin.'
However, Williams has denied the song is about the current Russian President, Vladimir Putin.
Writing on his website, the star said: 'It's about hedonism and the spirit of partying. It's not about being Russian, but it's about partying like a Russian. The person singing is a bit me, and a bit a character. But all of my songs are…
'Part of the British identity is that we all believe we're the best at partying, most nations think that of themselves … but there ain't no party like a Russian Party (sorry S Club 7)'
Party Like A Russian comes from Williams' new album Heavy Entertainment Show
The outlandish lyrics may have been blasted as 'crude stereotyping' by some - but Russian pop star, Yuri Loza, praised the song.
'He did everything very delicately. Well, ballet, well, so rich, well throw cakes. This is an average party not for an oligarch but a mid-level official,' he told the website KP.
Williams has topped the charts throughout his career but his latest release looks set to be his biggest flop ever. Party Like a Russian has entered the mid-week charts at number 53.
For a performer who is used to scoring top ten hits and number one singles, his latest chart entry will be a huge disappointment.
Robbie has been out of the limelight since 2013, choosing instead to focus on being a doting father to his young children Theodora and Charlton and his marriage to Turkish-American actress Ayda Field.
In typical Williams style, his cheeky portrayal of a Russian party has sparked controversy
Williams said: 'It's about hedonism and the spirit of partying. It's not about being Russian'
Williams, 42, will have to wait until Sunday to discover the official weekly ranking for Party Like a Russian.
The song comes from his new album Heavy Entertainment Show, to be released next month, which sees the singer reunited with Guy Chambers, who co-wrote and produced the star's biggest hits, including Angels and Feel.
His worst-performing debut single from an album to date previously was Go Gentle from 2013's Swings Both Ways, which peaked at number 10.
Williams' new album will be his eleventh as a solo artist since leaving boyband Take That in 1995.
He has sold more than 75 million records worldwide and scored seven number one singles in the UK.
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A simple way to prepare sweet potatoes for a quick and delicious side dish!
When my savory-inclined friend came over for brunch, I mixed up a batch of buckwheat crepes, sautéed some spinach with caramelized onions (here’s how to make them fast!) and tossed a fried egg on top. On the side, I shredded a sweet potato and fried it into a hash. And served a leftover failed batch of lemon poppy seed pancakes for dessert.
This is truly the simplest preparation of sweet potatoes, but it’s so tasty!
Really Simple Sweet Potato Hash
- 1 sweet potato or more
- salt and pepper
- fresh or dried herbs of your choice: rosemary thyme, basil, herbes de provence, etc.
- olive oil
- Grate the sweet potato on a grater (not sure if food processing would work quite as well) and season with salt, pepper and herbs—a generous dash of each. Heat a small frying pan over medium heat. When a drop of water sizzles on the pan, add a teaspoon or two of oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the grated potato and use a spatula to press it evenly into the pan, about ½” thick. Let cook for about 3 minutes (depending on the size/thickness of your hash) without disturbing—it’s forming a crust at this point. Carefully slide your spatula under the patty—this should be easy to do if the bottom is fully cooked and carefully flip. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then serve hot. Eat it like candy, man.
Did you try this recipe?Tag @thepancakeprincess on Instagram!
Apple cheddar scones: baked, but savory! A scone miracle.
Whole wheat chocolate chip silver dollar pancakes: If you’re going to pop sweet potatoes like candy, why not add pancakes to the mix?
Ruby @ The Ruby Red Apron
Love the brunch menu… and this sweet potato hash looks perfect. Sweet potatoes are a huge favorite of mine!
Looks great, Erika. Hope you are well.
Thanks Rika–same to you!
katie @ ohshineon
making this recipe this weekend for brunch. done and done.
Nancy @ gottagetbaked
Can you pleeeeeeeaaaaase come and cook for me? Your brunch menu sounds like my idea of heaven. Bring on the carbs, girl! Especially delicious sweet potato hash. I love sweet potatoes and I usually eat them simply steamed or baked. I’d go gaga for ’em in hash form.
Omg that would be amazing. And you can serve up some amazing baked good(s) for dessert since we obviously won’t get enough at brunch 😉
I can eat sweet potato everyday and this sweet potato hash looks fantastic! I love simple savory dishes like these especially when sweet potatoes are involved. Pinning and thanks for sharing Erika:)
Thanks Kelly! 🙂
Clever way to prepare sweet potatoes!
Erika-I could eat sweet potatos every day, and I practically do! Sweet potato hash looks like heaven to me! Love the picture with the rosemary on top. I LOVE rosemary! I went out to eat with some friends of mine and they had a white bean soup with rosemary in it and I died over how good it was and they all thought it sucked because of the rosemary! I’m like, Y’ALL are crazy!!! This looks so easy and delicious!
Shikha @ Shikha la mode
I love sweet potatoes! And I love how you link to your other brunch recipes – such a good idea!
Uh-greed. Sweet potatoes are the best.
OH MY! I already adore these and haven’t even made them yet! I must, must, must have these soon!
<3 They are SO easy and delicious!!!
Kaylie @ Skinny Muffin
Girl. You might call these breakfast, but I call these dinner. That way you get the best of both worlds: sweet breakfast, savory ‘breakfast’ dinner. Yes and yes. Also, I like your idea of putting savory things on pancakes. Like onions, spinach, and an egg. You should totally blog that. Because I would be lost on how to make that.
That makes so much sense. But the problem I run into is when I host brunch and there are people who prefer savory foods *huff* But otherwise I would live that^! Lol I’ll try to blog a savory pancake soon!
WHOA. I’m a total savory nut, and I’m also a total sweet potato nut, and these look A-MAHZING!
Thanks! I’ll join you in the sweet potato nut club!
Also – “coconut bacon” – HILarious!
Yes!!!!! If I ate bacon, that would certainly be on the menu…maybe I’ll try some coconut bacon for my next brunch!! And omg YES. Okay I take back everything I said about savory brunch. Anything involving cheese and pastry is a friend o’ mineee. I am obsessing over these baked egg boats: http://www.spoonforkbacon.com/2012/01/baked-egg-boats/ !!! Also breakfast nachos.
I have made thise egg boats and they were great. Whole family liked them, though they were a little big. I used the rolls from Costco (Canada). I would have liked a little less chew, but was still raves all around.
Ok. Prepare to have your world rocked ( probably). Erika, please meet Ali. And my nemisis -Ali’s recipe for flaky croissant pastry in a food processor. I have been avoiding making this, because if it is as good as it looks, I would make it every day. Instead I just drool on her pictures. This recipe is probably the high preistess of brunch, and goes savoury or sweet, naturally.
Okay I don’t know why the comments are looking all funky but OMG. Drooling. I feel the same way. If I made those heavenly croissants…I don’t think I’d be able to stop.
And coconut bacon is a thing! I’m really curious to try it…http://veggietorials.com/coconut-bacon-recipe-maple-pancake-bites-with-simply-bakings/
Sorry, think I must have fallen and hit my head.
IT’S A THING!!?
Ok, I’m back. Wait- IT’S A THING?!!
I feel like we are starting to process our own food. What on earth is a coconut amino?
Yet I am very curious in a non-motivated way. Until I see coconut aminos on a shelf somewhere for $54.99US with an expiry date two weeks from now (I made that up, like all of this) and think, “Oh, I must possess these, because there was a cool idea I saw that needed these…” And will never remember what, even when I finally chuck them one year after expiry. (Yeah 43!)
It’s how I roll.
Hahaha I agree, I have no idea what a coconut amino is. But I’m down with the soy sauce option! Haha I really want you to try them now.
Erika- we must be more than mind twins, because your fantasy brunch seems intuitively familiar…. Mine would also have crispy thick cut bacon, by the tray and something hot with pastry and cheese. Maybe a football game involved somehow, just so we have an excuse to take several hours to nosh at all this. Nosh…mmmm…bagels….


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Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil” (Job 1:8).
What an endorsement from God
Almighty, who perfectly knows every man's heart.
I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread (Job 23:12).
If Job had to make a choice between having natural food for his physical body or spiritual food from God's word, he would choose the latter. Think about that. His view of Scripture was very high! That is one of the greatest secrets to spiritual success—treasuring God's word.
The Godly unnamed writer of Psalm 119 had a similar view of God's word:
The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold (Psa 119:72).
Besides Job loving and valuing God's word, he was a man who feared God and shunned evil, as already cited. If you study God's word, it won't be long before you see these virtues magnified in Scripture over and over. One such example is the following:
And he said to man, “The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding” (Job 28:28).
Job treasured God's word, feared the Lord and shunned evil, but there is more.
Another particular passage that is striking is the following one about Job. Notice what he knew about the sin of lust and what he did about it:
I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a girl. For what is man's lot from God above, his heritage from the Almighty on high? Is it not ruin for the wicked, disaster for those who do wrong? Does he not see my ways and count my every step? (Job 31:1-4)
Job, who knew he was righteous, also knew his spiritual identity would change to wicked by lusting at a girl. He wasn't deceived by some untrue teaching that sin for the righteous would not bring forth spiritual death (Ezek. 33:18; Rom. 8:13; James 1:14-16; etc.) or our future sins are already forgiven before we commit them (1 John 1:9; Gal. 5:19-21). Neither was he duped into thinking that lust was just some trifling sin that everyone is doing and therefore he shouldn't be concerned about it in his own life. No! He knew the truth about all these and was serious to the point of making a covenant with his eyes to keep himself pure (cf. 1 Tim. 5:22 cf. Mt. 5:8).
Notice also what the Lord Jesus taught about the seriousness of lusting in the heart:
But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell (Mat 5:28, 29).
Going back to Job 31:1-4, Job also knew there are no secret sins, which is also reflected elsewhere by what he said:
If I sinned, you [God] would be watching me and would not let my offense go unpunished. If I am guilty—woe to me! (Job 10:14,15).
There may be sins that are secret from man, but not from God. Part of the reason for this problem in our day is some people have a wrong concept of God. They have been deceived into thinking our sins are hidden from God because all He can see is the blood of Jesus since we have come to salvation. (May no one who ever reads this believe such a deadly lie as that.)
Furthermore, religious people tend to be more fearful of man than God, who alone can destroy both their body and soul in gehenna (Mt. 10:28). Job knew sin would get one in serious trouble with God and therefore was earnest about shunning it in his own life. He feared God and this was to his credit and a major advantage. But that is not all. Notice also what he did for his own children, thinking they might have possibly sinned:
His sons used to take turns holding feasts in their homes, and they would invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them. When a period of feasting had run its course, Job would send and have them purified. Early in the morning he would sacrifice a burnt offering for each of them, thinking, “Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” This was Job's regular custom (Job 1:4,5).
Job was sin conscious, just like Paul, Peter, James, etc. and which we too need to be, if we are going to shun sin like he did.words.
As long as I have life within me, the breath of God in my nostrils, my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will utter no deceit (Job 27:3,4).
Can you sense Job's spiritual determination from that statement? What a wonderful thing to read, especially in a day when so many profess to be Christian and are deceitful. Apparently, Job knew something about how words can spiritually defile a person and also took this part of his life very serious. Sadly, many who profess salvation in our day have little or no understanding of the defiling power of words. Ponder this NT passage to reinforce the importance of words:
If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless (James 1:26).What Was Job's Test and Satan's Goal
I rescued the poor who cried for help, and the fatherless who had none to assist him. The man who was dying blessed me; I made the widow's heart sing. I put on righteousness as my clothing; justice was my robe and my turban. I was eyes to the blind and feet to the lame. I was a father to the needy; I took up the case of the stranger. I broke the fangs of the wicked and snatched the victims from their teeth (Job 29:11-17).
This echoes truth from the New and Old Testaments of how we should view the hurting and needy. Here are just two related passages of dozens about the poor, widows, lame, blind, etc.:
But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous (Luke 14:13,14).
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world (James 1:27).
You, however, smear me with lies; you are worthless physicians, all of you! If only you would be altogether silent! For you, that would be wisdom (Job 13:4,5).
I also could speak like you, if you were in my place; I could make fine speeches against you and shake my head at you. But my mouth would encourage you; comfort from my lips would bring you relief (Job 16:4, 5).
If I have denied the desires of the poor or let the eyes of the widow grow weary, if I have kept my bread to myself, not sharing it with the fatherless—but from my youth I reared him as would a father, and from my birth I guided the widow—if I have seen anyone perishing for lack of clothing, or a needy man without a garment, and his heart did not bless me for warming him with the fleece from my sheep, if I have raised my hand against the fatherless, knowing that I had influence in court, then let my arm fall from the shoulder, let it be broken off at the joint. For I dreaded destruction from God, and for fear of his splendor I could not do such things. If I have put my trust in gold or said to pure gold, “You are my security,” if I have rejoiced over my great wealth, the fortune my hands had gained, if I have regarded the sun in its radiance or the moon moving in splendor, so that my heart was secretly enticed and my hand offered them a kiss of homage, then these also would be sins to be judged, for I would have been unfaithful to God on high. If I have rejoiced at my enemy's misfortune or gloated over the trouble that came to him—I have not allowed my mouth to sin by invoking a curse against his life—if the men of my household have never said, “Who has not had his fill of Job's meat?”—but no stranger had to spend the night in the street, for my door was always open to the traveler (Job 31:16-32).
Job had great wealth (31:25). Yet unlike many with his kind of riches, it did not lead to his spiritual downfall. (Job proves it is possible to be rich and Godly at the same time, though this is very rare and very few can.)
Job was tested unlike any other in the Bible. During the midst of his fiery trails, that both perplexed and discouraged him, he thought he was going to die and wanted to. Yet during those times he was still trusting/hoping in God:
Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him. (Job 13:15).
In the end circumstances turned and once again God's blessings flowed down upon him, as it did before he was so severely tested and suffered such loss.
Job is an example of perseverance, which we all need to enter God's kingdom:
As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy (James 5:11).
Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers (1 Tim. 4:16).
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him (James 1:12).
So what was Godly Job like? He treasured God's word, feared the Lord, shunned evil, knew his righteous identity could change to wicked, was aware that there are no secret sins, was merciful to the hurting, kept a tight rein on his tongue, held no unforgiveness against those who hurt him, kept trusting in God and was persevering through much opposition. Now you know the answer to the question, Who was Job?
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Andrea Bradford, MA, NCC
Lead PHP Therapist
Andrea works as a therapist in the partial hospitalization program at Seeds of Hope. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from West Chester University in 2014, followed by a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Immaculata University in 2018. Andrea completed a year-long internship at Seeds of Hope while in graduate school and recently returned as a full-time therapist in August of 2020. She has experience working with the eating disorder population, as well as those with both general and more complex mental health issues, including traumatic brain injury and other cognitive disorders.
Andrea’s philosophy to treatment is a multi-faceted approach that highlights the importance of connection to others as a primary means to recovery, paired with willingness and determination to look inward in order to improve quality of life.
Kelly Kachel, MA
Intensive Outpatient Therapist
Kelly began her career by earning her bachelor’s degree from Kutztown University and master’s degree at Rosemont College. She began her employment as an intern with Pyramid Healthcare in 2015, being in the partial hospitalization program since the first day it opened in Exton, PA. Kelly uses a variety of methodologies and techniques in order to create the ideal treatment program to meet the specific needs of each client. She believes in empowering those she serves with the knowledge and skills that give them the confidence needed to be successful on their road to recovery.
Alyson Horning, MS, RDN, LDN
Alyson works as a Registered Dietitian in the partial hospitalization program at Seeds of Hope. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Foods from Drexel University in 2018. She then went on to complete an accelerated combined Master’s Internship Program at Rutgers University, where she received her Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition. She spent most of her Dietetic Internship working at University Hospital in Newark NJ, along with DaVita Dialysis, WIC (Women, Infants and Children) and The Health Barn USA.
Alyson’s goal is to help clients obtain a healthy and positive relationship with food and their bodies. She strives to show clients how to appreciate and accept their bodies by using the “Health at Every Size” approach, along with the “all foods fit” approach to eating. Alyson has always had a passion for working with those who suffer from disordered eating and mental health conditions, as people in her life have suffered from both. She knew she wanted to dedicate her career to helping others.
Hope Jann, PA-C
Hope Jann is the provider on staff for Seeds of Hope Eating Disorder Partial Hospitalization Program for both Adults and Adolescents. Hope has been working with eating disorder clients in this capacity for nearly 4 years. Hope is a graduate of Muhlenberg College where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She continued her education at Arcadia University where she earned a master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Hope has extensive experience in Family Medicine and has worked for Onward Behavioral Health for nearly nine years serving clients with eating disorders, substance and addiction issues, as well as mood disorders. Hope is very passionate about her work and not only prescribes medication but also develops and encourages clients to use coping skills and strategies in order for clients to achieve their goals for treatment.
Phyllis Butler, BS, CHWC
Certified Health and Wellness Coach
Phyllis has worked in the field of Health and Wellness for over 25 years. Most recently, she worked for Onward Behavioral Health as the Supervisor of Holistic Services. Holistic Services include holistic practice/education, art therapy, music therapy and yoga. Phyllis is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach with a BS in Nutritional Science and has certifications in several alternative healing modalities including personal training, MBSR and reiki.
Mary joined Seeds of Hope in 2017 as Community Liaison for the parent company Onward Behavioral Health and its outpatient programs, connecting with providers and members of the community to raise awareness for eating disorders, mental health, and substance abuse. In 2020, Mary transitioned to her new role as Community Liaison for all Seeds of Hope programming, focusing her outreach on helping those access the care they deserve for primary eating disorder treatment at the intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential levels of care.
Contact Mary at 267-414-9094 or [email protected]

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Noritz Tankless Water Heaters
Rapidly changing the water heater industry, Noritz brings Tankless Water Heaters to the market. Their vision is to change the way that hot water is looked at by America. Tankless systems offered by Noritz will have little effect on the environment and will bring greater comfort to the user. Noritz has become a premier supplier in this industry.
Noritz was formed in 2002 in Lake Forest, California. The following year, in 2003, the company launched an "Always Hot" campaign to help in marketing their water heaters. Shortly after the beginning of 2004, Noritz introduced a water heater to the industry that was the very first commercial grade tankless water heater with direct vent. The company also added a complete line of service valves for the tankless water heaters. Additionally, four more tankless water heaters were designed and added to the line of products as the M and S Series water heaters. In 2006, Noritz opened its second branch located in Dallas, Texas. They soon introduced two additional models of tankless water heaters.
Noritz soon became the first tankless water heater company to have ASME certified commercial models available. On August 4 of 2008, Noritz opened a branch office with a showroom of tankless water heaters in New York. Soon, a condensing tankless water heater was added to the line of great water heaters. No matter what your needs are for a water heater, you will find that Noritz can give you the best in tankless water heaters. This company continually strives to make their products the very best offered on the market. With continual research and development, new models are regularly added to meet consumer demands.
Trailblazers in the field of tankless water heaters
Noritz has been an innovator in the water heating industry for over 60 years. We introduced the first modern, electronically controlled tankless water heaters in 1981 and we remain the leader in energy savings and superior hot water delivery today.
How a Tankless Water Heater Works in Five Steps
Knowing how a tankless water heater works can be a deciding factor when you want to make the switch. After all, if you don't know how it works, how will you know it works? We've put together a list of steps to help you understand just how a tankless water heater works.
Step 1 : While it may seem obvious, the first step to working your tankless water heater is simply to turn it on. You want to make sure that hot water is flowing through your pipes, this means turning on the hot water. Of course, today that isn't always a simple explanation. If you have a single knob, be sure to turn it towards the hot water. If you have dual knobs, it's much simpler. Locate the hot water knob, and turn it to allow the hot water to flow through.
Step 2 : So, now that you have the hot water turned on, what should you expect? With a regular water heater, you expect hot water to travel from the tank through your pipes. However, with a tankless water heater, cold water actually flows through sensors that trigger the internal computer, and begin the heating process. This leads to our next step.
Step 3 : Now that the internal computer has been triggered, it immediately calculates how the burners need to be, in order to heat the water to the perfect temperature. This can be done with a gas burner or an electrical element. Either way, it provides a constant flow of hot water, without having to wait for a tank to fill back up.
Step 4 : So how does the tankless water heater actually provide all that hot water? After the burner begins heating the water, it circulates around a heat exchanger till it reaches its designated temperature. From there, the water exits the tankless water heater and begins traveling through your pipes till reaching its final destination.
Step 5 : With a tankless water heater, you get to enjoy an endless stream of hot water; but that's not all. Once the demand for hot water no longer exists, the tankless water heater automatically shuts down and stops using energy. Now you get to enjoy energy savings as well as constant and fresh hot water.
Understanding Tank vs Tankless
1. Convenience : The biggest problems that people have with their hot water is not having enough. You may find that hot water doesn't last long enough for everyone in your family to get a shower, or that it runs out partway through. These are problems that only exist with a tank water heater. A tankless heater can solve them. That's because of how the two kinds of heaters work:
2. Efficiency : One of the biggest things homeowners want out of a new water heater is energy efficiency. This is where there's the most dramatic difference between the two heaters:
The Advantages of Noritz include:
Complete Tankless Water Heater Selection - Noritz offers three lines of hot water heaters to support a wide variety of customer needs.
Versatile Water Heater Installations - The compact design of the Noritz line of tankless hot water heaters gives you installation flexibility. Designed for placement indoors or outdoors, a Noritz unit saves space and can go almost anywhere.
Installation Made Easy - Once trained, professionals may easily install a Noritz tankless water heater. Additionally, Noritz offers all the venting and accessories needed for the job.
Longer lasting - Nortiz tankless water heaters are extremely durable, require little maintenance and are supported with one of the best warranties in the tankless industry
Benefit of gas vs. electric - Gas heats water 50% faster than electricity, yielding a higher flow rate and providing superb energy efficiency and utility savings.
Quality and craftsmanship - Noritz owns all aspects of manufacturing, ensuring that you always get the highest quality parts. They are so confident in their craftsmanship that every unit comes with a Noritz 12-year non-prorated warranty.
Better customer service - At Noritz, tankless water heaters is all they do. Noritz customer service representatives are all certified water heater specialists and available to assist you with any aspect of installation and service.


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A lot of people are really excited about The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder Episode 11 Release Date. After going through all its previous episodes fans of this animated series are really eager to know what is going to happen next in the series. Due to this, all of them want to know when the next episode will be released this season. That’s why we have decided to bring this guide to you.
Here, you will get to know about the upcoming The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder Episode 11 Release Date in various regions, how many episodes will you get to watch in the ongoing season of this show, its spoilers, casts, as well as other information related to this show. Let’s check out its release date without any delay.
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It is an American animated series and this series has been created by y Bruce W. Smith and Ralph Farquhar. It is a revival of The Proud Family which originally aired on Disney Channel from 2001 to 2005. Its first episode was released on 23 February 2022 and as you can see this series is very new for its fans. Yet after being a new series it has managed to grab the attention of a lot of people and it has gained a lot of popularity.
The plot of the series is all about a 14-year girl whose name is Penny Proud. The name of her mother is Trudy and her father is Oscar. has wild dreams, and Penny faces a myriad of challenges while her Suga Mama returns, as does Michael, Dijonay, Zoey, and LaCienega. New kids Maya and KG, who are raised by two dads, try to adapt to life in Smithville.
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder Episode 11 Release Date
So here we are going to share The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder Episode 11 Release Date. In season 1 there are only about 10 episodes. The last episode of this animated series was released on 20 April 2022. For the next episode, you will have to wait for the next season of this show. If there will be any information regarding the renewal of season 2 then we will inform you here.
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The original streaming platform for this show in the USA is Disney+. You can also watch this show online on various platforms like Disney+ and other services. The availability of this show on these platforms will depend on your region.
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Finally after revealing all the information regarding The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder Episode 11 Release Date. Here we are going to reveal the episode list of the series.
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- When You Wish Upon a Roker
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Could a deer antler velvet supplement improve muscle strength in humans? CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta has more.
These 5 Anxiety Symptoms Often Go Unnoticed
5 Signs Of Anxiety That Often Go Unnoticed 🔷🔷🔷 Anxiety is one of the biggest problems in modern society, and it’s estimated that most of the population suffers one or more symptoms related to it. However, in addition to the most common symptoms (tachycardia, sweating, chest pressure), there are other signs that we don’t register… Continue reading These 5 Anxiety Symptoms Often Go Unnoticed
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Chronic Stress, Anxiety? – You Are Your Best Doctor! | Dr. Bal Pawa | TEDxSFU
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Aarti Chabria, who is best remembered as Akshay Kumar's heroine in 'Awara Paagal Deewana' (2002), celebrated her first wedding anniversary on June 23, 2020. A look back at her journey and how the Bollywood actress has changed over the years.
The trend of fairytale-like celebrity weddings still runs strong. These Bollywood and Television celebs celebrated their love in the dreamiest, most perfect way, with the prettiest decor and the kind of glitz and glamour that will make your eyes shine. Be it secret weddings like the one actress Pooja Batra had with beau Nawab Shah, or the beautiful traditional Maharashtrian wedding that Prateik Babbar had with Sanya Sagar, celebrities set wedding goals in 2019 too. Join us as we look at pictures from some of the most fabulous celebrity weddings. (All pictures/Celebs' Instagram and Twitter accounts; Yogen Shah)
After performing in Delhi and Bengaluru, Indo-Canadian comedian Russell Peters performed in Mumbai as part of his Deported World Tour. Aarti Chhabria, Amyra Dastur, Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, Shashank Khaitan, Jim Sarbh, Kajal Aggarwal, Kim Sharma, Kirti Kulhari, Kubbra Sait, Nauheed Cyrusi, Nora Fatehi, Preeti Jhangiani, Ramesh Sippy, Kiran Juneja, Suchitra Krishnamoorthy, Ridhi Dogra, Sanaya Irani, Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal and many other celebrities attended the show, which was held at NSCI, Worli. See photos
Filmmaker Neeraj Vora who was in a coma after suffering from a brain stroke passed away last week. Firoz Nadiadwala, Sharman Joshi, Pawan Malhotra, Ashutosh Gowariker and other Bollywood celebs attended his chautha in Santacruz, Mumbai to offer their respects
Bollywood actress Aarti Chhabria celebrated her birthday and the success of her short film 'Mumbai-Varanasi Express' in the company of family and friends
Shama Sikander, Aarti Chhabria, Karan Mehra and other popular Bollywood and TV stars attended a special screening of 'Thor: Ragnarok' in Andheri, Mumbai. We have pictures


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By Jonny Lupsha, Wondrium Staff Writer
Artists whose work is stolen by scam websites have learned how to fight back, Polygon reported. Online stores whose bots steal original artwork to sell on their websites will soon find themselves in the ring with giants like Disney and Nintendo. Intellectual property law is a powerful thing.
Independent artists who publish their creations on their social media accounts have increasingly had that work stolen and used for profit. The culprits are nefarious online entrepreneurs who write computer programs or bots that search social media comments sections for phrases like “I want this on a shirt!” The programs then download the referenced image and create a page for it on the store’s website. The page shows the artwork laid over a T-shirt, hat, or other clothing item and the store sells it without the artist seeing a dime, hoping the artist won’t have the funds to pursue a legal battle.
In the last few weeks, according to Polygon, artists may have found a powerful weapon to use to fight back: mega-corporations like Disney and Nintendo. Several artists have posted intentionally, poorly drawn fan art of copyrighted characters like Mickey Mouse. They included captions requesting their followers to comment “I want this on a shirt!” in order to set the bait for art thieves—and it worked. As of press time, reports are rolling in that the sneaky retailers have begun posting and selling shirts of the copyrighted creations. Should Disney catch on, online stores may find themselves stepping into the ring with a much more powerful foe than its previous victims.
This strange twist of fate and business is due to a specific part of the legal code known as intellectual property law.
What Intellectual Property Law Protects
Depending on the type of creative work being developed, artists can protect ownership of their creations and prevent other artists from stealing them by securing a patent, trademark, or copyright.
Patents usually apply to inventions that have a certain degree of specificity. For example, you can’t patent a wrench, but you could invent and patent a new type of combination worm-screw and pin that improves the functionality of an adjustable wrench.
Trademarks tend to cover logos and company names, which is why you can’t just call your company Coca-Cola® to improve search engine traffic.
“The government states that [a copyright] grants automatic protection to printed works, software, artwork, photos, video, and practically everything on the internet once it is ‘fixed in any tangible medium of expression,'” said Dr. Michael G. Goldsby, the Stoops Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship and Executive Director of the Entrepreneurship Center in the Miller College of Business at Ball State University.
Why It’s So Important
So why does intellectual property law matter so much?
“Without the ability to protect intellectual property, entrepreneurs wouldn’t have as much incentive to create some of the groundbreaking products and services they do,” Dr. Goldsby said. “After all, why would I invest a lot of time and money into developing something if someone could just copy it?”
The United States government has decided that not only is this an important enough decision to merit its own law, but it’s actually so important that it’s been established in the Constitution. Dr. Goldsby referenced Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, which reads, “The Congress shall have power to promote the progress of science and useful arts by securing for limited times to authors and inventors exclusive rights to their respective writings and discoveries.”
“Now, it’s not a perfect system, but there’s no doubt that the intellectual property system has spurred innovation,” Dr. Goldsby said. “If you don’t believe that, compare the innovation in countries that respect intellectual property with those that don’t. The contrast is startling.”
Or, just ask an independent artist whose latest innovation is to encourage mega-corporations like Disney to legally pursue stores that are profiting from stolen work.
Dr. Michael G. Goldsby contributed to this article. Dr. Goldsby is the Stoops Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship and Executive Director of the Entrepreneurship Center in the Miller College of Business at Ball State University. He earned his doctorate in Strategic Management and Business Ethics from the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.


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OBJECTIVE. To assess the effects of antibiotic treatment of urethritis or cervicitis on the incidence of recurrences of articular symptoms in Reiter's syndrome patients. METHODS. Retrospective evaluation of the medical charts of 109 patients living in Greenland. RESULTS. Thirty-seven percent of the episodes of genitourinary tract inflammation that were not treated or were treated with penicillin were followed by arthritis, compared with 10% of those treated with tetracycline or erythromycin. CONCLUSION. Antibiotics active against Chlamydia trachomatis reduced the risk of postvenereal arthritis in the population studied.
Background and purpose - Body mass index (BMI) outside the normal range possibly affects the perioperative morbidity and mortality following total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in traditional care programs. We determined perioperative morbidity and mortality in such patients who were operated with the fast-track methodology and compared the levels with those in patients with normal BMI. Patients and methods - This was a prospective observational study involving 13,730 procedures (7,194 THA and 6,536 TKA operations) performed in a standardized fast-track setting. Complete 90-day follow-up was achieved using national registries and review of medical records. Patients were grouped according to BMI as being underweight, of normal weight, overweight, obese, very obese, and morbidly obese. Results - Median length of stay (LOS) was 2 (IQR: 2-3) days in all BMI groups. 30-day re-admission rates were around 6% for both THA (6.1%) and TKA (5.9%), without any statistically significant differences between BMI groups in univariate analysis (p > 0.4), but there was a trend of a protective effect of overweight for both THA (p = 0.1) and TKA (p = 0.06). 90-day re-admission rates increased to 8.6% for THA and 8.3% for TKA, which was similar among BMI groups, but there was a trend of lower rates in overweight and obese TKA patients (p = 0.08 and p = 0.06, respectively). When we adjusted for preoperative comorbidity, high BMI in THA patients (very obese and morbidly obese patients only) was associated with a LOS of >4 days (p = 0.001), but not with re-admission. No such relationship existed for TKA. Interpretation - A fast-track setting resulted in similar length of hospital stay and re-admission rates regardless of BMI, except for very obese and morbidly obese THA patients.
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Data on early morbidity and complications after revision total hip replacement (THR) are limited. The aim of this nationwide study was to describe and quantify early morbidity after aseptic revision THR and relate the morbidity to the extent of the revision surgical procedure. We analysed all aseptic revision THRs from 1st October 2009 to 30th September 2011 using the Danish National Patient Registry, with additional information from the Danish Hip Arthroplasty Registry. There were 1553 procedures (1490 patients) performed in 40 centres and we divided them into total revisions, acetabular component revisions, femoral stem revisions and partial revisions. The mean age of the patients was 70.4 years (25 to 98) and the median hospital stay was five days (interquartile range 3 to 7). Within 90 days of surgery, the readmission rate was 18.3%, mortality rate 1.4%, re-operation rate 6.1%, dislocation rate 7.0% and infection rate 3.0%. There were no differences in these outcomes between high- and low-volume centres. Of all readmissions, 255 (63.9%) were due to 'surgical' complications versus 144 (36.1%) 'medical' complications. Importantly, we found no differences in early morbidity across the surgical subgroups, despite major differences in the extent and complexity of operations. However, dislocations and the resulting morbidity represent the major challenge for improvement in aseptic revision THR.
The involvement of folic acid in the aetiology of neural tube defects (NTDs) has been discussed for decades. Both observational and controlled intervention trials have shown periconceptional folic acid supplementation (PFAS) to significantly reduce the incidence both of first-time and recurrent NTDs. PFAS may also be associated with reduction in the incidence of certain other congenital malformations, preterm delivery, and intra-uterine growth retardation. However, the mechanism whereby folic acid exerts its protective effect remains unclear. Thermolabile 5,10-methyl-enetetrahydrofolate reductase was the first folate-related enzyme to be associated with an increased risk of NTDs. This genetic variant may result in increased plasma homocysteine levels, which have been linked to an increased risk of NTDs. The folate-dependent genetic variants known today can explain no more than 30-50 per cent of the observed protective effect of folate. However, available evidence suggests low maternal folate status itself to be the major determinant of NTD risk. Since the vast majority of NTDs are first occurrences, and in Sweden a large proportion of fetuses with spina bifida remain undetected at routine ultrasonography during pregnancy, primary prevention by means of PFAS represents a major potential public health asset, capable of reducing both mortality and morbidity due to NTDs. Accordingly, implementation of a national strategy to reduce the incidence of NTDs, and promote awareness among health care providers and women of reproductive age of the benefits of PFAS is strongly to be recommended. Although supplemental folic acid tablets are the best proven means of improving folate status, compliance may be a problem, which emphasises the importance of considering a nutrient fortification programme as a complementary strategy for reducing the incidence of NTDs.
Retrospective review of prospectively collected data.
To investigate the incidence of hip dislocation 90 days after total hip arthroplasty in relation to time after surgery, mechanism of dislocation and predisposing factors.
Prospective data on preoperative patient characteristics from six Danish arthroplasty departments with similar fast-track approaches were cross-referenced with the Danish National Patient Registry for complete 90-day follow-up on readmissions, including emergency-room contacts. Complete patient files and postoperative radiographs were reviewed in case of dislocations. Unadjusted comparisons were made using t test/Chi-square analyses, while evaluation of risk factors potentially predisposing to dislocations was done using uni- and multivariate regression analysis.
A total of 2,734 consecutive unselected procedures were available for analysis, of which 65 (2.4 %) had dislocations. Of these, eight were during index admission and five were treated and discharged from the emergency room. Mechanisms of dislocation were most often movement while supine or sitting for the first 30 days and due to squatting/bending from day 31 to 90. The 65 patients with dislocations had suboptimal cup placement in 34 (52.3 %), and a femoral head size of
Increasing stress on water resources is driving urban water utilities to establish new concepts for water supply. This paper presents the consequences of proposed alternative water supply options using a unique combination of quantitative and qualitative methods from different research fields. A former industrial harbor area in Copenhagen, Denmark, is currently under development and all infrastructure will be updated to accommodate 40,000 inhabitants and 40,000 jobs in the future. To reduce stress on water resources it has been proposed to establish a secondary water supply in the area as an alternative to the conventional groundwater-based drinking water supply. Four alternative concepts for a secondary water supply have been considered: 1) slightly polluted groundwater for use in toilets and laundry, 2) desalinated brackish water for use in toilets, laundry, and dishwashers, 3) desalinated brackish water for all uses, including drinking water, and 4) local reclamation of rain and gray water for use in toilets and laundry. The concepts have been evaluated for their technical feasibility, economy, health risks, and public acceptance, while the concepts' environmental sustainability has been assessed using lifecycle assessment and freshwater use impact methods. The holistic assessment method exposes conflicting preference solutions depending on assessment criteria, and reveals multi-faceted consequences for choices in urban water management. Not one concept turns out unambiguously positive based on the evaluation criteria included here, but the systematic evaluation will leave decision-makers informed on the consequences of their choices.
Smoking and alcohol use impair post-operative outcomes. However, no studies include fast-track surgery, which is a multimodal-enhanced recovery programme demonstrated to improve outcome. We hypothesised that outcome is similar in smokers and alcohol users as in non-users after fast-track hip and knee arthroplasty.
Prospective questionnaires on co-morbidity and smoking/alcohol use were cross-referenced with the Danish National Health Registry to investigate relationship between smoking/alcohol use and length of stay of > 4 days and readmissions = 90 days after fast-track hip and knee arthroplasty.
In 3041 consecutive patients, 458 reported smoking and 216 drinking > 2 drinks a day, of which 66 did both. Smokers/alcohol users were younger than non-users (mean age: 64.3 vs. 68.0 years, P 4 days and smoking (odds ratio [95% confidence interval], P) (1.34 [0.92-1.95], 0.127) or alcohol use (0.59 [0.30-1.16], 0.127). Thirty- and ninety-day readmission rate was 6.6% (n = 201) and 9.4% (n = 285). Multiple logistic regression analysis showed an increased risk of readmissions in smokers at 30 (1.60 [1.05-2.44], 0.028) but not 90-day follow-up (1.17 [0.80-1.73], 0.419). No increased risk of readmissions was found in alcohol users at 30 (0.94 [0.50-1.76], 0.838) or 90-day follow-up (0.83 [0.47-1.49], 0.532). No increased risk of specific readmissions (i.e. wound infections or pneumonia) typically related to smoking/alcohol use was found in smokers (1.56 [0.93-2.62], 0.091) or alcohol users (1.00 [0.47-2.15], 0.999) at 90-day follow-up.
Influence of smoking or alcohol use may be less pronounced in fast-track hip and knee arthroplasty compared with data with conventional care programmes.

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BRUSSELS (Reuters) – On Wednesday, a senior European Union official objected to pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca’s explanation for delaying vaccine deliveries and confirmed that Brussels is demanding it fulfill its contract.
The British-Swedish company concluded a deal with the European Commission to supply 400 million doses of the Coronavirus vaccine, which is expected to receive European Union approval on Friday.
However, given what it said was a production shortfall at the company’s European plants, the company has warned that it will lose its target while continuing to fulfill a separate contract it signed with the United Kingdom.
In an interview on Tuesday, Chief Executive Pascal Suriot said that the UK signed its contract three months before the European Union, and that this has given the company ample time to resolve the “deficiencies” in British factories.
As for Europe, we are three months late in fixing those gaps. Would I like to do better? Of course, “he said.
“One of the factories with the highest yield is in the UK because it started earlier,” he said.
“In any case, we have not committed to the European Union by the way. It is not a commitment we have (with) Europe, it is the” best effort “: We said we will do our best.”
But the European official objected, and warned that Brussels would oblige AstraZeneca to contract it.
“We went against many things in the interview, including the idea that factories in the UK are for UK deliveries.” The EU official said
“Regarding the idea of” best effort “, in the contract we have redundancy. So if there is a problem in a factory in Belgium, we have capacity in other plants in Europe and UK.”
The European Commission has not disclosed the text of its contract with the company, citing the commercial secrecy imposed by AstraZeneca, but it is expected to provide a detailed response later Wednesday.


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The Big Ten has officially started.
While Purdue has to be disappointed with two early upsets in the conference schedule, including a home loss against Wisconsin, the Fighting Illini are undefeated in conference play after beating an undermanned Michigan team on Friday night.
The two teams came in as the biggest favorites in the conference. While Illinois has yet to lose to a Big Ten team, they’ve also failed to live up to their non-conference schedule. They dropped games to Marquette, Cincinnati, and Arizona in between winning their first six Big Ten games.
For Purdue, they crushed the non-conference portion of their schedule. They took the Hall of Fame Tip-Off tournament with wins over North Carolina and Villanova before crushing Florida State at home.
Familiar foes have given Purdue familiar problems. Two thirty point performances from Ron Harper Jr. and Johnny Davis powered Rutgers and Wisconsin into two early upsets for a Purdue team expecting to finish at the top of the Big Ten. They’ve won their last two conference games after having their road trip to Ann Arbor delayed after a COVID outbreak by the Wolverines last week. That leaves Purdue at 3-2 in the conference, two games behind conference leading Illinois (6-0).
A win by Purdue and they’ll be right back in the race. An Illinois win puts one of their biggest challengers in a big hole early.
But that big picture stuff isn’t nearly as fun as the big men in this game.
And we’re talking really big men.
This game will showcase the three best big men in the conference, and maybe the country. For Illinois, Kofi Cockburn has been the everything wrecking ball they thought they were going to lose in the off season. He’s averaging 21.9 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 1 block a game. He’s as dominant a force as there is in the country.
For Purdue, it’s not just one, but two Centers, who have dominated in their twenty minutes a game role. Trevion Williams and Zach Edey have combined to score 28.7 points, 16.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 2.1 blocks a game.
Cockburn is the best athlete, an explosive rim protector, with unusual body heft to go with his lateral movement and vertical explosiveness. He is a bully in the post and a monster rolling to the hoop.
But Cockburn will be looking up to Edey, who has four inches on him. He will be Cockburn’s most difficult challenge. Edey is shooting above 70% on the year. He’s capable of scoring over either shoulder. He likes to dunk, a lot, and he makes his free throws if you put him to the line.
For Trevion Williams, Cockburn’s size and strength presents problems at both ends. Williams doesn’t have the size to challenge Cockburn at the rim, and he’s struggled to score one on one against bigs he can’t move. Thankfully for Purdue, Williams is the best passer in the conference, and can be dangerous without scoring. He’s also shown an ability to take bigs outside to the perimeter and use his unique ball handling for a big, to make opposing bigs uncomfortable guarding the ball on the perimeter. Expect Coach Painter to use Williams on the perimeter more, initiating offense, and keeping Cockburn out of the paint and off the glass as much as possible.
In last year’s one match-up, Illinois got the best of Purdue and their bigs in a 66-58 win at home.
Cockburn was the best big man on the floor but he struggled to act as the offensive focal point, scoring just 14 points and grabbing 10 rebounds (just one offensive).
It will be fascinating to see just how much Edey has improved. He’s been the most efficient player in the country on offense, the best offensive rebounder, and a two way force in a way he just wasn’t last year. Cockburn isn’t used to playing against guys bigger than him. Certainly not someone as big as him that can also move with him. Edey checks both of those boxes. It’s going to be a lot of fun.
But there’s a good chance the big men wash each other out. All three of them are so good that if Cockburn doesn’t get in foul trouble, it’s unlikely either team creates a major edge inside. (Foul trouble, one way or the other, can absolutely swing this game in either team’s direction.)
Which means it comes down to the perimeter. Jaden Ivey has been excellent for Coach Painter all season, but Purdue’s perimeter defense has been a let down most the season. While Andre Curbelo is still out with a neck injury, Coach Underwood has plenty of experienced talent remaining on his roster. Illinois is one of the best shooting teams in the country. Purdue has given up a lot of three pointers.
Trent Frazier is still at Illinois. Jacob Grandison is shooting nearly 50% from three. Illinois will be at home.
This is Purdue’s biggest challenge of the season, a true road game, against the one big man in the country that matches theirs on a team of guards that can all shoot, handle, and pressure the ball.
Purdue looked to have figured some things out in their throttling of Nebraska on Friday night. They’ll need to remember it to announce themselves as back to the team with Final Four and Big Ten Championship aspirations. A win, and they’re right back in the picture of best teams in the country. A loss, and well, it’s the Fighting Illini’s conference and Purdue’s got a lot more work to do.
Basketball GameDay Vitals
|St. Peter's Peacocks||Record: 21-11, 14-6 MAAC|
|St. Peter's Peacocks||Record: 21-11, 14-6 MAAC|
|From:||Jersey City, NJ|
|Game Location:||Philadelphia, PA|
|Venue:||Wells Fargo Center (19,500)|
|Odds:||Purdue by 12.5|
|Date & Time:||Friday, March 25, 2022, 7:09pm ET|
|Live Stats:||Purdue Sports|
|2020-21 Record||14-11, 10-8|
|NCAA Tournament History:||4th appearance. This is the first season they have won a game. 2017 CIT Champions|
|Series With Purdue:||Purdue leads 1-0|
|Last Purdue win:||65-43 in Chicago, IL on 3/18/2011 (NCAA Tournament First Round)|
|Last St. Peter's win:||None|
|Coach:||Shaheen holloway (63-55 in 4th year at St. Peter's)|


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Let’s face it, sometimes adult food isn’t that fun. I’d rather eat gummy vitamins over swallowing pills any day. And GoGurts are so much more fun than regular yogurt in a cup. Oh, and don’t get me started on Lunchables; I still pick up a pack here and there, for old time’s sake.
With Munk Pack Oatmeal Fruit Squeezes, you don’t have to feel guilty about shopping for kid food again. 100 calories packed into a delicious combination of gluten-free oats and fruit keep you fueled, but not full. When you’re needing a light snack, twist the top off and squeeze.
The Oatmeal Fruit Squeezes come in three flavors: blueberry acai flax, apple quinoa cinnamon and raspberry coconut. Blueberry is my favorite ‘cause I’m all about those antioxidants. Apple is like super charged applesauce. Raspberry is like a raspberry jam, only less dense and sticky.
If you’re looking for a meal in a bag, this isn’t for you. If you’re looking for something light and tasty, this is it. The caps are a little bulky if weight and space are crucial in your pack.
All three flavors are available in boxes of 6 for $14.99. Unfortunately there are no assortments of flavors at this time, just single flavors only. Buy directly from Munk Pack on Amazon.
This was sent to me for review.
Last updated on April 21, 2015.


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Prehnite & Friends Love Bead Necklace
An everyday, never-take-it-off, goes-with-everything companion, our Love Beads make the perfect starter piece, gift or addition to your collection.
As with all our pieces, these are one-of-a-kind, rare and precious.
A central Australian Prehnite bead is accented with Green Prehnite, Yellow Prehnite, and Yellow Opal beads which are hand picked and hand cut in our Santa Barbara Studio with big love and beautiful intention.
Hand-strung on a brown nylon cord with adjustable sliding knots.
Length range is approximately 13” – 30.”

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In light of the recent commemoration of 9-11, the edited collection Asian Americans on War and Peace is a relevant meditation on the tragic events of ten years ago from the Asian American community. Published in 2002, Asian Americans on War and Peace was the first book to respond to what happened on September 11, 2001 from . . . → Read More: On the Tenth Anniversary of 9-11: Asian Americans on War and Peace
Stephanie Santos, Ericka Huggins, Mo Nishida, and Mary Kao before the program.
On November 5, 2009, the program entitled “Buildin’ Bridges and Stirrin’ Waters: Women of Color Feminism and Activism” was organized by the Asian American Studies Center staff and students as part of the 40th anniversary of UCLA Ethnic Studies. Celebrating the first . . . → Read More: “Buildin’ Bridges and Stirrin’ Waters” Event: Celebrating Amerasia’s Women’s Issues Vol. 35, Nos. 1 & 2

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Fingertips Explores the Archives: Communique - Perfect Weapon
Jeremy from Fingertips joins us every Friday as he scours the betterPropaganda archives, highlighting gems buried a few years back in our database.
This week we bring you "Perfect Weapon" from Communique.
A brash, full-throttled homage to the so-called "New Romantic" movement of the early '80s, "Perfect Weapon" comes at us like an ABC reunion, complete with a re-use of the phrase "poison arrows" (the British band ABC had a hit song called "Poison Arrow"). They've even got a lead singer who sounds vaguely British, despite the fact that the band is from Oakland. The dance beat is pure '80s; the minor-key urgency of the synthesizer riff will have you glancing over your shoulder for Midge Ure (the emotive singer who fronted Ultravox at the height of their hit single career phase). And yet for all the echoes from a bygone era, the song has a here-and-now chutzpah to it. Communique's debut full-length CD, Poison Arrows, was released in 2004 on Lookout Records. As of last year, three of the five members have put their efforts back into the band American Steel, which actually predated the forming of Communique.
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April 11th, 2023
Abstract art has a bad rap. If you don’t see the subject at first glance, it’s confusing, right? If this sounds like your impression of abstract art, pause and take another look. Feel the colors, shapes, and lines and allow yourself to be drawn into the painting.
Every successful work of art follows basic elements and principles of design. Good abstract art has all that too — minus an obvious subject. The idea is that you bring your own interpretation or story to the artwork. Another way of thinking of abstraction is like zooming in on any subject until you are left with color, shape, light, texture and line.
Sometimes, abstract art is simple art; other times, it is the most complicated and involved to view. Here are seven Gallery MAR artists who exemplify abstraction and my own (easy-to-understand!) interpretation of their work. What do you see?
Gallery MAR is fresh art and bold vision. We would love to hear your interpretations of our collection in the gallery. We’re open every day.
by Eileen Treasure, Manager

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SUZUKI ECSTAR KIDS HOODIE
Suzuki Ecstar Moto GP team kids hoodie.
Kids full zip hooded sweat with printed team and sponsor logos.
100% Official Suzuki Licensed product.
Fabric: 60%cotton / 40% polyester


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It's time to get crafty everyone!!! Lol, okay now that I got all that excitement out I am truly loving and so excited about this new project I have. So, I'm not sure about all of you, but I am completely addicted to craft supplies. Seriously, if there was a crafters anonymous I would be the president of it! Because of this I am constantly organizing, and re-organizing my craft supplies. Recently I have gotten very into art journaling, and now bible journaling. With this new obsession has come a love affair with Tim Holtz products, specifically his distress inks. As I have been collecting all of these wonderful inks, I have quickly come to realize I need a better way to organize them. Right now I'm just stacking them on top of each other, which makes it difficult when I want a color at the bottom of the pile.
Now, if you aren't crafty or a fan of this tutorial you can get ink storage online. I considered buy this, however it was a little out of my budget and wouldn't fit where I want my ink, so I decided to make my own and then go from there as my collection grows.
- A plastic CD organizer
- Card board (I used the flaps of an old box)
- Hot glue
- craft paper/Tim Holtz fabric
First you need to measure the area of the holder that you will be putting the ink in. The case I measured (and it should be the same for all holders) was 4 2/3 X 5. Next measure out that square on your card board and cut them out. I used the flaps from an old box so I was able to recycle a little with this one (and save money). I ended up cutting out 16 squares for this sized organizer (it was a 30 case holder). You will have to skip one slot with each ink so they will fit.
|Make sure you leave extra space for the inks.|
Now that all of your cardboard is cut you can decorate your holder! If you want to decorate the dividers you can, but I didn't worry about it. I used the Tim Holtz fabric I had in my stash to cover the CD holder. I covered both sides and the top, you don't have to worry about the back since that will be covered by the ink and slats. I cute the 12 X 12 fabric into two large rectangles, for the sides and part of the top, and two smaller rectangles to fill some small spaces at the top. Once your fabric is cut just hot glue them to the top and sides.
Make sure you work quickly with the hot glue, it dries very quickly on the plastic. I glued a piece at a time and then went over the edges again to secure it. I first glued the small rectangles in the center to make sure the holes would be covered then I glued the top of the long squares onto the top edges of the holder and then glued the sides down.
|Ta-Da! So this is what it looks like when its all done. Obviously I need to get another CD holder for the rest!|
So that's the end of this super quick and super easy tutorial! However, I wanted to show you guys some other tricks I've developed to help with my distress ink organization. I will also be doing an organization series for my craft room soon.
First I have come up with an easy trick for keeping up with my blending tool sponges. After a while I got tired of washing the sponge after each use, and I would always forget which sponge went with which ink so I decided that an easy way to fix all that was with Velcro! It was so easy I couldn't believe I didn't do it earlier! I just took the rough side of the Velcro square and cut it in half (to make them last longer) and stuck it to the underside of the ink pad and put the sponge on it!
So simple! I put the Velcro on the top of the ink pad so I could have some extra room if/when I get the round blending sponges so I can keep them all together.
Now, the last thing I just started doing (which you may have noticed from the organizer) is the color "labels" of the I put on each ink pad so I could quickly see the color. I always had to rummage through the pads so I could see the top of them to find the right color. But with the labels I don't need to do that anymore! It, again, was so simple. I just inked up a small section of the sponge and then colored a small piece of plain white paper. I then cut out the section and trimmed it to the size of the ink pad. I took a small piece of tape and taped the paper to the side of the ink pad. Again, so easy!!
They're so easy to see now! I'm so excited at how pretty they look!!!

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As the world becomes increasingly conscious of the impact of climate change and the need for sustainable living and renewable resources, it is critical that the construction industry reduces its environmental footprint. One way of doing this is not only to reduce on-site waste, which can be accomplished with a vertically integrated building process but to utilize one of the most environmentally friendly and renewable resources: timber. In this blog, we will explore the sustainability and environmental factors that support the position that timber is the best material to build with compared with concrete, steel, and other energy-intensive materials.
The Environmental Benefits of Timber Construction
For developers, homeowners, and investors alike, prioritizing timber as a renewable resource in construction is crucial. It is important to recognize the value of timber, especially when considering Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. Trees have the ability to sequester carbon, provide clean air, and can be replanted for future use, resulting in a carbon-neutral life cycle. By prioritizing end-of-life management for timber and other construction materials, the amount of landfill and construction waste can be drastically decreased.
According to the EPA (2023), “For every one percent increase in gross domestic product, raw material use has risen by 0.4 percent. This increasing consumption has come at a cost to the environment, including habitat destruction, biodiversity loss, overly stressed fisheries and desertification. Materials management is also associated with an estimated 42 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Failure to find more productive and sustainable ways to extract, use and manage materials, and change the relationship between material consumption and growth, has grave implications for our economy and society.”
When constructed with timber, buildings have a low carbon footprint especially if combined with sustainable design features. Wood is a carbon-neutral material that sequesters carbon from the atmosphere as it grows and according to FPL(2021), “Using wood products can also lower atmospheric carbon dioxide levels because growing forests capture carbon, and harvested wood products store the accumulated carbon while in use and when disposed of at end of life in landfills.” (FPL, 1-9).
Timber continues to store carbon for the duration of its lifespan which reduces the amount of CO2 released into the atmosphere. Using timber can also decrease energy costs since wood is a good insulation material.
The Social Benefits of Timber Construction
Timber construction can also have social benefits, particularly when building affordable housing. Timber buildings can be faster to construct than buildings of steel and concrete, resulting in reduced labor costs and allowing new homes to be built quicker. This can help address the shortage of affordable housing in many areas.
The use of wood in construction also has health benefits. Wood is a natural material that can improve indoor air quality by regulating humidity levels and reducing the presence of mold and other allergens. In addition, wood can create a warm and inviting atmosphere that can positively impact mental health.
The Economic Benefits of Timber Construction
The economic benefits of timber are also important to consider. Timber is a readily available and renewable resource, which makes it an attractive option for builders and developers. Because timber is often sourced locally, transportation costs are minimized, resulting in cost savings for the builder and reduced environmental impact. Additionally, the use of prefabricated timber components can significantly reduce construction times and labor costs, making it a cost-effective choice for builders and homeowners.
Another economic benefit of using timber is its potential for reuse and recycling. Timber can be salvaged from old buildings and repurposed for use in new construction projects. This not only reduces waste but can also provide cost savings for builders and developers. Additionally, timber is a biodegradable material, which further reduces the environmental impact of construction.
The Challenges of Timber Construction
Despite the many benefits of timber construction, there are also some challenges that need to be addressed. One of the main challenges is the potential for deforestation and habitat loss. Trees are a vital component of ecosystems, and their removal can have a significant impact on the surrounding environment. Deforestation can result in soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, and changes in the water cycle. These impacts can lead to severe ecological and environmental consequences, including habitat loss, biodiversity loss, and climate change.
To mitigate these risks, sustainable forestry practices have been developed to ensure that timber harvesting is done in a responsible and environmentally sound manner. Sustainable forestry practices involve planting new trees to replace those that have been harvested, managing forests to maintain ecological health and diversity, and minimizing the environmental impact of timber harvesting operations. This approach ensures that forests continue to provide a range of ecosystem services, including clean water, carbon sequestration, and habitat for wildlife.
However, in many regions of the world, weak forest governance makes it difficult to enforce sustainable forestry practices. In these areas, there is a danger that forests will be overharvested or degraded, resulting in the loss of ecological services that forests provide. Moreover, illegal logging practices can exacerbate the problem by removing timber from forests in an unsustainable way.
To address these challenges, governments, companies, and organizations around the world are working to improve forest governance and promote sustainable forestry practices. This includes developing policies and regulations to promote sustainable forest management, supporting community forestry initiatives, and encouraging companies to source timber from sustainable sources.
Timber has numerous sustainability and environmental benefits, making it an excellent material to build with. From its low carbon footprint and energy efficiency to its ability to create warm and inviting living spaces, timber construction offers a sustainable and affordable alternative to other building materials. While some challenges need to be addressed, such as the risk of deforestation and pest damage, these can be mitigated through sustainable forestry practices and treatment options. As we build a more sustainable future, timber construction should be a key consideration for builders and homeowners alike.
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If you’re looking for an alternative to mince pies then try these cake bars. Fabulously moist and sweet they are ideal for packed lunches and on the go snacks. I often make up a batch and freeze them. Ideally use your own mincemeat but if you are buying mincemeat from the shop check ingredients carefully as some may contain gluten
Difficulty – Easy
Time – Preparation time 15 minutes, Cooking time 25-30 minutes
Makes 16 bars
What’s good about it?
Using xylitol is a great way to keep the sugar content lower in this recipe. Watch out for shop bought mincemeat as many contain fructose syrups – ideally make up your own batch with a mixture of chopped apples and dried fruit soaked in a little orange juice or brandy.
- Preheat the oven to 180C, gas mark 4
- Grease and line a traybake tin.
- Combine the flour and baking powder in a large bowl and stir in the mincemeat.
- Beat the eggs with the xylitol and stir into the mixture.
- Combine well then spoon into a lined rectangular tray bake tin.
- Bake in an oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Leave to cool in the tin then cut into bars
- These will freeze for up to 3 months.
Did you Know?
450g fruity mincemeat ideally homemade
250g gluten free plain flour (e.g Doves farm)
2tsp baking powder
2tbsp coconut sugar or xylitol


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British 10K London Run
Jul 08 2012
RACE FOR ACE! Sunday 8th July 2012
Last chance to sign up for The British 10k London Run on Sunday 8th July! With just 16 days before the Olympic torch arrives in London, what better way to get fit, experience all the atmosphere of the London Marathon and the Olympic route, but only have to run 10km! With over 20,000 runners last year, and more expected this year, the atmosphere is guaranteed to be amazing.
Sam, Lizzy and Tash in the office are all taking part (and even some of our trustees!), so please contact us if you would like to join our team of ACE Africa runners this year and take on this great fun fantastic challenge
Active & Health – Running
Event Contact Details
0207 9332 997

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