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In part one of this article, I touched on the power of family to influence an individual’s sense of value. In part two I would like to expound on this a little bit and look at how being valued in a family correlates to how secure that individual is and how much courage they have to engage in relationships outside the family unit.
Food and Provision
If you have any experience with living creatures of any kind, you know there are a few things that MUST be provided in order to gain trust. First and foremost is food and water, not just once but consistently. These are two of the most basic needs of any living creation; therefore, the provision of these things consistently gains trust. This may sound to you like basic information that is irrelevant because your family has not ever starved anyone, and that’s good, but please consider this:
As children are developing and learning in the home, if there is a lack of consistency in a parent’s ability to earn money, or a parent is verbalizing worry about having money, or there are no options for food in the home when a child gets hungry, it sends a message of insecurity.
This can cause a child to have anxiety about whether or not there will be food for the next meal or even stay alive. This may not be a real danger but just a matter of the parent not wanting to go to the store or not wanting to cook.
As a child matures and can reason enough to know or witness a parent spending money on things other than food, shelter, water, etc., this child is being taught that they are not valued enough by their parent to make sure needs are met. Please understand that this is not a value statement verbalized by parents but demonstrated by their actions. As a result, a child becomes distrustful of the parent and often will not bond with them because of their sense that they will not be taken care of if they entrust themselves to their parent.
I am not saying that if you are not financially stable that you cannot raise children well or that they will not bond with you as a result. Many families for many decades have raised children who feel stable even through poverty and difficult economic times. The key piece is not money, the key piece is making the needs of family members a priority so every member knows that we will work together to make sure basic needs are met and that we will protect one another first before we do anything else.
While food, water, and shelter are certainly the most important needs, evidence of effort to provide those needs creates security. This is one of the biggest issues with addiction in families. It places the “need” of the addict above the needs of everyone else in the family unit. Paul talks of this concept regarding our treatment of others as a way to follow Christ’s example in Philippians 2:3-4:
Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out, not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.
We must understand that by our priorities and actions we demonstrate to a person how valuable they are by how much we prioritize their needs.
Food and provision are not the only things needed to be consistent in order for a child or family member to feel secure. Discipline, emotional responses, daily routines in general, bed times, sleep schedules, morning routines, etc. are all things that contribute to a person’s sense of security. No matter their age, consistency makes people feel safe.
I’m guessing as you read this you are pondering how this situation may affect a person emotionally, and it does, but it is really so much more than that for long term. A person who knows they have a “safety net” or “a place to land” or knows they have “someone who has their back”, is much more courageous and has an easier time taking “risks” than someone who feels like they are alone and vulnerable.
Love and Belonging
The thing about basic needs is that we are constantly pursuing them until they are met, so it is difficult for a person who feels insecure or unsafe to pursue the next level of needs, which are love and belonging in other groups. To pursue outside relationships would require this individual to make themselves open and vulnerable without any “safe place” to come back to. When that individual does pursue love and belonging in relationships with another person or group besides their parent and experiences rejection, they may begin to question their general worth, not just in the context of parent/child relationship. You can see understand how a lack of security could impact courage as a person enters the world as a young adult.
While a lack of security certainly affects a person’s ability to trust and connect to others, it also affects their ability to trust themselves. When a child’s basic needs are not consistently met by parents, it presents a road block in their thinking. When launching from the home it is difficult for this young adult to comprehend, that they have the ability to meet their own needs rather than continuing to look to others. As adults, we can make choices that involve taking responsibility for our own provision and protection in regard to food, water, shelter. We can choose to get a job, go to work everyday, choose what we spend our money on, and choose to do what is required by our employers. When an adult chooses to not do these things it is self-sabotaging behavior.
Everything that we do not actually have control over we can entrust to God who has control over all. He is trustworthy, and He values us enough to not only make sure our needs are met but also makes a relationship with us a priority. He sacrificed His Son, Jesus, in order to provide us with security not only in this life but in the life to come.
In this one act, He demonstrated to us that we are loved and have a place to belong. As parents we serve as an image of God, to teach our children about how a good parent behaves. When we do our best to mimic God’s example, we not only provide stability for our children but also point them to their ultimate stability, which is in God.
One final note, as we wrap up this section on how security and courage are impacted by the family.
Protection and Acceptance
When people feel protected and accepted they tend to be comfortable with who God created them to be and comfortable acting accordingly. If not, they are constantly second guessing themselves or tend to put on a façade to make themselves “more acceptable” with whomever they are interacting at the moment. This produces a life of constantly trying to be something they were not created to be and a loss of who they truly are.
Sometimes they get tired of the act of pleasing others and give up on relationships altogether and are left feeling alone, worthless, or defective. Of course this results in low self-worth, and they not only give up on relationships but often on themselves.
In Psalm 139:14, David praises God for how he was created and he ends the verse with this statement:
Marvelous are your works, and that my soul knows quite well.
My hope is that as you are reading this, you come to understand that the marvelous works of God are on display in how He created you. Also, understand that if you are a parent or caregiver you are actively aware of His marvelous works on display in the person for which you’re responsible. My prayer is that as you create a safe and secure environment in which they can know their value, they will live out God’s purpose for them with confidence and courage and praise Him for “His marvelous works”.
In the last part of the Power of the Family, we will be exploring how the family unit impacts culture. Until then, rest in God’s consistent security.

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[Reporting from Martha's Vineyard, MA .... Updated --Dakari Johnson ]
Updated July 25th .... Jeff Borzello of CBS Sports reports that big-man Dakari Johnson, one of the top players in the class of 2014, has listed Villanova among the colleges he is considering, along with Kentucky, Syracuse, Georgetown, Xavier, Louisville and Ohio State. Johnson recently transferred to Monteverde Academy (where James Bell once played), following his former St. Patrick's coach, Kevin Boyle. Borzello writes, "Johnson is a 6-foot-10 force in the paint that can score with his back to the basket and dominate the boards with his size and strength." ESPN ranks him as the top center and #2 overall player in the Class of 2014. ESPN writes, "Dakari is a true force whenever he steps on the court. He plays up a grade in the 15 & Under division and he is still dominant. He has a strong body and good hands. His feet and footwork are good for a player so young. He is an excellent scorer inside and his teammates make a concerted effort to get him the ball in the paint. He scores mostly off short face up shots in the lane but will show an occasional post move scoring over his left shoulder. Johnson is an excellent rebounder with his big body and strong hands." ScoutFocus.com describes Dakari as "a 6-9 240 pound monster" who is "the best player in the class of 2014." [Editor's Note: too early to get excited, but it's OK to dream]
Opening Bell … Reuben Frank of CSNPhilly writes, "James 'Taj' Bell returned to Villanova from Europe with much more than he left with. After 2 1/2 weeks playing for the U.S. national team in the FIBA Under-19 World Basketball Championships, he returned with the intelligence and wisdom and savvy he accumulated by playing basketball against some of the best young players in the world on an international stage. "It was a great experience," Bell said Thursday. "I try to bring what we did over there back here – playing hard every play, being a leader on the court, always having a positive attitude. It’s an experience not everybody gets to have, but everything I learned over there, I want to bring that to everything I do here. Bell’s main role was defending the top perimeter player on the opposing team, and it’s his ability as a perimeter defender that sets him apart from most players."I got to guard the best player on pretty much every team we played, and that was a great challenge and a great experience," he said. "Everything I did out there put me in a better position out there to help our team." Commenting on Villanova’s upcoming five exhibition games in France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands in August, Bell says, ""It’s going to be great going over there as a team. "It’s great for the entire team but especially the freshmen, because it puts them in a great position – they’re getting the foundation now and then they can build on it. Our team is so young, and once the season starts, they’ll all be ahead of the curve, because they’re learning it now instead of later, and that will enable us to move faster once the season starts."
NCAA rules allow any team going overseas during the off-season to practice 10 times during the summer. The first of those practices for Villanova were held on Wednesday and Thursday at the Davis Center.
Hat-tip to Honey Badger …. Joe Juliano of the Philadelphia Inquirer writes, "James Bell experienced the good and the bad playing with Team USA in the under-19 world championships. Bell called the coaches' decision to start him "a shock" but that there was nothing like hearing his name announced representing his country. He dealt with the minutes in the most upbeat way possible. "You've just got to stay positive, keep your attitude the same," he said, adding that Villanova coach Jay Wright "tells us a lot to control what you can control. "I think I learned a lot over there. If something doesn't go your way or isn't the best situation, what can we get out of it? You've got to keep a good attitude. It really affects everything. An experience like that, losing two games and getting fifth instead of the gold, that affects you. But you've got to just move on and know that you did everything you could." Wright said Team USA coach Paul Hewitt, a former Villanova assistant, told him Bell made the team because "he did all the little things - defense, rebounding, hustle plays. While he admits "honestly, I'm not sure" what his role will be with the Wildcats this season, Bell said his approach won't be different from last year."Whatever my role would be this season, whether it be to score, or whether it be to be the best rebounder or the best defensive player, whatever Coach needs me to do, that's what I'm ready to do."
Shawshank Redemption … Reuben Frank of CSNPhilly.com also reports, "After seven months barred from setting foot on campus, seven months working in a King of Prussia warehouse, seven months dealing with his legal trouble, the powerfully built 6-foot-7 JayVaughn Pinkston quietly returned to the team Wednesday, when Villanova ran the first of 10 summer practices that the NCAA allows because the Wildcats are playing a series of exhibition games in Europe next month. How did he look? Coach Jay Wright smiles and shakes his head. "He didn’t play in any leagues or anything," Wright said Thursday. "He would go over to Competitive Edge (gym) and shoot around sometimes, but he hasn’t played at all. But we’re watching him yesterday, and, man, it doesn’t seem like he’s lost much at all." Villanova hasn’t made Pinkston available for interviews yet, but on Thursday, Wright and teammate Taj Bell spoke about getting the talented 19-year-old back."I’ve known JayVaughn since I was 13," Bell said. "Losing him last year was big, but he’s excited to be back. He’s doing the right thing, his head is in the right place, he’s doing everything he’s supposed to and more, and just having him around is great. ... He knows he never wants to go through anything like that again." How talented is Pinkston? "I know one thing," Bell said. "I would hate to play against him." "It just makes you feel good to see him out there and realize that he’s learned a great lesson and he’s come out the other end better for it," Wright said. "It’s just nice to see it. "We’d see him in the spring, you could see a guy that was struggling. He’s going to work every day, he’s working in a warehouse, he can’t play, he can’t come on campus, so you could see a guy that was struggling. Now you see him walking on the court, he’s so happy."Pinkston is probably the most versatile player Wright has recruited in his 11 years on the Main Line. He’s quick and nimble enough to play guard, powerful and physical enough to play in the post. "His versatility is amazing," Wright said. "As a coach, you have a guy like that -- he can literally play from the one to the five spot, and we’re going to use him at the one some this summer, because (freshman) Tyrone Johnson, our backup point guard, broke his foot, so he’s going to be able to come on the trip but he can’t play. "So we’re going to give JayVaughan some time at the point, because after Darrun Hillard, he’s our next-best ball handler. His versatility is invaluable. He’s going to be a big part of what we do."
NBA Ready? …. Tyler Ingle of NBADraft.net includes Maalik Wayns in his list of sleepers the 2012 NBA draft. He writes, "Maalik Wayns established himself as a legitimate scoring threat in his sophomore season at Villanova, managing to score 13.8 points per game despite having to share the perimeter with Corey Fisher and Corey Stokes. Wayns is a speedy point guard that is at his best in isolation situations. He possesses the first step needed to get into the paint and the creativity to finish once he gets there. His aggressive scoring mentality is a double-edged sword as he ends up taking quite a few questionable shots (40% shooting from the field), but also gets to the free throw line a lot (5.2 FTA). With Fisher and Stokes out of the way, Wayns will get all the opportunities he needs to potentially have a breakout season."
If Only ‘Nova Played on Blacktop … In a game that ESPN called the 'game of the decade,' NBA stars, dignitaries, and celebs converged on the Dyckman League streetball showdown between Ooh Way and Team NIKE. Eldon Khorshidi of SlamOnline reports that former ‘Nova star, Corey Fisher, returned to the scene where he attained legendary status after scoring 105 points in a streetball game last summer. In front of a 4,000-person crowd at Monsignor Kett Park in New York City (the event was sold out at a capacity 1,400 seats), Fisher’s "Ooh Way Records handed Team NIKE its first loss of the season, 66-61. With the win, Ooh Way improved to 6-0, while Team NIKE fell to 5-1. Corey "Fisher Price" and former Big East standout, Dwight "Top Shelf" Hardy, led the Ooh Way with 16 and 17 points, respectively." ESPN posted a video of the game highlights.
Break Fix By October … Mike Kern of Philly.com reports that "Villanova freshman Ty Johnson is expected to be fully healed in time for Midnight Madness' opening practice in October after undergoing surgery to repair a broken metatarsal bone in his left foot suffered in a pickup game. Freshman Darrun Hilliard is now the backup. Jay Wright told Kern that he also may use 6-7 forward JayVaughn Pinkston at that position."
Jay the 16th Smartest Coach? … ESPN’s Dana O’Neil surveyed 15 head coaches, including Jay Wright, asking "Who is the smartest coach in college basketball right now?"Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski was selected by one-third of the coaches, including Jay Wright. Said Jay of Coach K, "He’s got it all. He’s a great X’s and O’s coach. He has the personality. He’s a great motivator and he develops his players.’’ Other coaches receiving votes were John Calipari (13% of votes), Jamie Dixon, Jim Boeheim, Tom Izzo, Jim Calhoun, Brad Stevens and Mark Fox. Jay Wright was not cited by any of the 15 coaches surveyed. Dana’s survey also asked what coach was best in late game situations. There was no consensus winner there, but Jay did not make that list either.
Amile the Next Hakim? Hakim Warrick of CSNPhilly.com thinks Villanova recruiting target, Amile Jefferson, could be the next Hakim Warrick. "The similarities are striking. Both players are from Philly. Warrick went to high school at Friends Central, which is where Jefferson will be a senior this season. Both are long, athletic power forwards with a solid face-up game. Warrick won a national championship in college, which is one of Jefferson’s top goals. Warrick now plays in the NBA, which is where Jefferson wants to be in the next few years. Among those schools he’s strongly considering are Temple and Villanova"’Nova is a prestigious school that pretty much speaks for itself," Jefferson said. "It’s a great school that’s done a great job recruiting guys from our area."
Arch-ee-dee-a-con-o … Jeremy Treatman of SlamOnline writes, "There are two people who have trouble sleeping the night before a Neshaminy (PA) High School game: the guy who gets the defensive assignment to guard Ryan Arcidiacono, and the public address announcer. While P.A. guys and fans alike struggle pronouncing Arcidiacono’s name—it’s Arch-ee-dee-a-con-o—no one has trouble seeing the 6-4 point guard’s talent. "He’s so assured with the ball in his hands," says Gregg Downer, head coach at nearby Lower Merion since Kobe Bryant’s days. "He knows how to score, is the best three-point shooter in the area, defends, and at the end of the game he goes to the ball and makes his foul shots."
Rick O’Brien of Philly.com reports that "Arcidiacono has been selected to play in the ESPN RISE Games AAU 11th Grade Boys Basketball Super Showcase. The event is part of the AAU National Championships held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney Resort in suburban Orlando, Fla. Action tips off on July 23, with games airing live on ESPNU and ESPN3.com on July 26 and 27 at 7 p.m."
Philly.com reports that "playing without star point guard Ryan Arcidacono, the PA Playaz advanced to the Sweet 16 of the AAU West Virginia Jamfest this week in Morgantown, West Va. Arcidacono sat out of the tournament due to a sore hip. He said earlier this week that the injury wasn’t serious and that he will play when the team travels to Orlando to compete in the Super Showcase."
Domination in the Desert ... Carl Berman from NetScouts reports that 'Nova commit, Savon Goodman, " had 24 points as the Team Philly 16s beat the Oakland Soldiers 16s, 81-47, to win the The Las Vegas Fab 48 16-under Division championship." Jerry Meyers of Rivals certainly warms the hearts of ‘Nova fans everywhere with this comment on the win: "Kyle Anderson and Myles Davis grab the headlines and were terrific down the stretch, but the Playaz don't come away with a win without Savon Goodman. Besides the fact that Goodman scored the winning bucket on a driving layup, he repeatedly cleaned up messes on the defensive end and on the boards for his team. He projects as a terrific fit in Villanova's guard-oriented system. Goodman doesn't have to have a bunch of touches to be effective."
Arlington, TX in 2014, or Bust ... Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports " Villanova could lure one of the nation's top players in the Class of 2013. Nate Britt, who will be a junior at Gonzaga (D.C.) in the fall, has basketball scholarship offers from Villanova, Georgetown, Virginia, Arizona, Pittsburgh, Seton Hall, and Rutgers. The 6-foot-1, 165-pounder recently told the NBE Basketball Report recruiting service he had a special interest in two of those schools."I always rooted for Georgetown and Villanova," Britt said in an article on the NBE website.Britt is regarded as the nation's top point guard in his class by Scout.com. The recruiting website lists him as the 16th-best overall prospect in his class. He's ranked 23d by ESPNU and 33d by Rivals.com."
All Aboard …. Rivals.com reports that Villanova joins North Carolina, NC State, Florida, Georgetown and a long list of other schools that have offered a 2013 scholarship to 6-4, 210 lb. shooting guard Allerik Freeman from Olympic High School in Charlotte, NC. Rivals ranks Freeman #44 nationally; ESPN ranks him #39. ESPN writes, Allerik is one of the more unique players in the Class of 2013. He can play the 2 or the 3. He has the ability to create as a passer. He possesses an exceptionally strong upper body and can best be described as a power wing player. He plays like he's rolling down a hill. His ball handling is an issue that needs to be addressed. Also, his jump shot tends to flatten out and he needs to become a better 3-point shooter. There's no denying that Freeman is an absolute weapon. He's a skilled scorer and facilitator and his body is ready right now to play in college. He's best described as a Marquette-type wing player."
Hen Party at PPL Park …Villanova Athletics announced this week that would tickets for the Villanova vs. Delaware football game, which will be played this year at PPL Park on November 19, become available on July 25 at 10 a.m. for Villanova alumni and friends, one week ahead of their sale to general public. Click here for the "Villanova Alumni & Fan Presale" link.
We’re No. 50! Is that Good? …. Villanova announced that "Following an academic year in which nine different teams earned points for postseason competition Villanova has earned an overall ranking of No. 50 in the final 2010-11 Learfield Sports Directors' Cup standings. The impressive showing by the Wildcats is the program's highest finish since 2003 and Villanova's fourth-highest standing ever. A big part of the successful year for the Wildcats was the continued success of the women's cross country and track & field teams." For the 17th straight year, Stanford took home the top spot in the Division I field. Ohio State took home second, California third, Florida fourth and Duke fifth. The ACC had four teams finish in the top 10, Duke (5th), North Carolina (6th), Virginia (7th) and Florida State (9th).
"As long as he doesn't take my job." (Dick Vitale) ....Former ‘Nova and Orlando Magic Center, Malik Allen, will attend Sportscaster U from Sunday through Wednesday, a sports broadcasting a program offered at Syracuse University to help NBA players hone their on-camera skills. Other NBA players attending will be Quentin Richardson (Orlando) and Jason Terry (Dallas). CBS’s Dave Ryan and Syracuse play-by-play announcer Matt Park, both adjunct professors Syracuse’s Newhouse School, run the program producing the curriculum and coordinating the instruction and evaluation. Twenty former players have come through the program, including Shaquille O’Neal, who recently retired from the NBA and has signed as an analyst for Turner Sports. The most recent class was in June and featured Vince Carter, Andre Iguodala, Earl Boykins and Matt Carroll. [Editor's Note: This doesn't bode well for my wishful thinking that Malik will return to Villanova as our coveted big-man coach.]
No Regrets .... Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer wrote a feature on Villanova football recruit, Nico D’Angelo, who Rivals ranks as a four-star recruit and New Jersey's sixth-best prospect in the Class of 2012. He writes, "Some might argue that Nico D'Angelo committed too early.And with just cause. The 6-foot-4, 275-pounder, who will be a senior at Holy Spirit, was starting to attract attention from Tulane, Buffalo, Rutgers, Temple, and Central Florida. But, "Big-time football, all the bells and whistles, are not really important to me," said D'Angelo. "What I want is a good education and good football.At Villanova, I can get both."His love for the Wildcats program is another reason he chose Villanova."My dad [Franco] went to 'Nova," said D'Angelo, who attended his first Wildcats game in the sixth grade. "My mom [Renee] went there. So it just felt right."


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Hogs in America's Dairyland
Oct. 24, 2016
Thatís not a barrow, thatís a gilt!
These were the words exclaimed by my brother when he realized the true identity of one of his 4-H hogs. It was his first year raising pigs and the shock on his and my fatherís face will be an image I wonít soon forget. They had accidently picked out opposite sexed pigs instead of two barrows like they had originally thought.
As I go through the month of October, this memory is constantly at the front of mind because October is National Pork Month! Whether you have a funny memory involving pigs like I do, or enjoy eating delicious pork, October is the perfect month to celebrate our Wisconsin Pork Industry.
Wisconsinís pork industry is valued at $136.9 million, making it one of our stateís top 10 agricultural commodities, meaning there is much to celebrate this month. Every year, Wisconsin pork producers raise around 950,000 hogs on their farms. From day one, farmers ensure the hogs are well cared for and have ample nutrients in their diets. If cared for properly, a hog can weigh around 250 pounds within six months.
Once the hog reaches that weight, the farmer typically sends them to market. There are over 150 different cuts of pork, 7 of which meet the USDA guidelines for lean, making the cuts and excellent source of protein without the extra fat. Next time you are in the grocery store, I encourage you to pick up some Wisconsin pork. By purchasing a locally grown Wisconsin product you help support our farmers, communities and stateís economy.
To learn more about Wisconsinís pork industry or find pork inspired recipes to try at home, visit the Wisconsin Pork Association website.
Photo Credit: National Geographic
Fall Fun for All Ages
Oct. 20, 2016
With the autumn leaves decorating the countryside, itís a perfect time to go out and experience Wisconsin agriculture up close.
Luckily for Wisconsin, agritourism opportunities are plentiful. Agritourism is the combination of agriculture and tourism. The industry offers people both inside and outside of agriculture a chance to visit a local farm and enjoy the diverse agriculture products we have in the state.
Harvest season in particular offers many fun opportunities for families of all ages. From indoor to outdoor activities, there is something that will peak everyoneís interest. If youíre a family with kids, visit a local pumpkin patch or getting lost in a corn maze may be good options. For those of us that are a little older, visiting one of Wisconsinís nearly 100 wineries and then picking apples at a Wisconsin apple orchard can make a memorable weekend activity.
The fall colorís wonít be in peak for long, so visit Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Associationís website soon to find fun opportunities near you.
Our State Fruit - The Cranberry
Oct. 18, 2016
For the last 22 years, Wisconsin has been the top producer of cranberries in the United States. Our state is home to 250 growers that produce 4.8 million barrels of cranberries every year.
To learn more about this number one crop, I toured Wetherby Cranberry Company in Warrens. Cranberries are mainly grown in the low-lying wetlands in western Wisconsin. They thrive in the peat acidic soil found in that area. They also benefit from sand and a good water supply, both of which Wisconsin has readily available.
Cranberry vines need to grow for 4-5 years before they begin producing a full crop. Once they are producing, the vines can last up to 100 years. Typically, a grower will use the vines for 30 years and then replant the bed. The vines have ďrunnersĒ that lay across the soil and shoot up sprouts which the berries grow on. Each sprout can host 1-5 berries.
To harvest the berries, the farmer knocks them off the stem and then floods the bog. Since cranberries have 4 air pockets in them, they float on the water. This allows this farmers to corral the berries and remove them from the bog. After the bog is harvested, the water is removed and the vines are left open to the air for a short period of time before being submerged again.
Interestingly, the vines need to be frozen in water over winter because the plant produces its buds in August. By freezing the vines in water, the growers are protecting their crop for next year.
To learn more about Wisconsinís #1 cranberry industry, visit www.wiscran.org/.
Ethanol - Power from Corn (Part 2)
Oct. 15, 2016
Yesterday, I covered how ethanol is created from the starch found in field corn. Today, Iíll cover what happens to the rest of the kernel.
While producing ethanol, only the starch found in the corn is converted into the gas. That means the protein and fiber found in the corn kernel at the start of the process remains as a by-product. These by-products, as well as the yeast, can be used in other aspects of agriculture so nothing is wasted from the corn during the ethanol making process.
Distillers grain is one by-product from making ethanol. Ounce for ounce, this grain has a higher protein content than unprocessed corn, about 29 percent compared to 8 percent respectively. Since corn is mainly starch, when that nutrient is removed during fermentation, the protein content in the same weight of feed increases. Many farmers will incorporate distillerís grain into their livestockís diets as a source of protein.
Another by-product that United Wisconsin Grain Producers has recently started to capture is the high protein yeast. After the fermentation phase ends, the yeast can no longer make ethanol. They get separated from the ethanol end-product and are dried. The dried yeast contain about 48 percent protein and can also be used by farmers as a highly digestible feed.
Finally, crude corn oil is produced during the process. One bushel of corn can create 1 pound of oil.
From fuel to food, making ethanol benefits multiple sectors. Whether youíre a consumer filling up your flex-fuel vehicle with E-85 or cooking with corn oil, you are benefiting from Wisconsinís ethanol industry.
To learn more about ethanol, visit the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association website.
Ethanol - Power from Corn (Part 1)
Oct. 14, 2016
Part of the Alice in Dairyland experience involves driving an E-85 vehicle across the state. Not only is it a fun vehicle to drive, but each time I fill up Iím supporting our Wisconsin farmers, communities and economy.
To learn more about E-85, a fuel made from corn, I toured the United Wisconsin Grain Producers plant. My tour guide Terry showed me the entire process of making ethanol fuel from having the corn come in from the fields to the final product leaving the facility.
Each day, the plant produces and ships around 160,000 gallons of ethanol. As we walked around, I was in awe of how the plant converts every part of the corn into an end product that can be used by humans or animals with little to no waste.
The whole process of ethanol making begins when the corn is brought in from the field. This corn, which is different than the corn we eat as humans, is known as field corn. Once emptied from the truck, the corn is moved into a grinder which breaks it down and then placed in a cooker. The cooker contains enzymes which further breaks down the corn into a mixture known as a slurry. Yeast is then added and the process of fermentation begins.
During fermentation, yeast convert the starch (sugar) found in the corn into ethanol, and leave the protein and fiber untouched. After the yeast have consumed most of the sugar, the ethanol is separated from the protein and fiber and distilled. Separation occurs by running the fermented slurry through a series of grates that sift out the ethanol and by-products.
After the ethanol is distilled and purified, octane is added to make it non-consumable and itís shipped out on trucks to gas stations across the state.
White Corn Harvest
Oct. 12, 2016
Yesterday, I was once again surrounded by energetic children as we toured Tsyunhehkwa Farm to learn about the Oneida Nation of Wisconsinís tradition of harvesting white corn.
In a loose translation, Tsyunhehkwa means ďlife sustenanceĒ. The farm grows many different types of crops, but its most popular output is white corn. To the tribe, white corn is an integral part of their creation story. When combined with squash and beans, the crops represent the Three Sisters which provide sustenance for their people.
When harvesting the corn, the farm starts with a traditional hand harvest where they pull off the ears by hand and then stomp down the stalks so they know what portion of the field has been picked. After the corn is picked, the ears are shucked and the husks are removed.
Traditionally, three husks were left on each cob and those husks were used to braid the cobs into long strands that could then be hung. This allowed the corn to dry.
They still do hang some corn in the traditional way, but most of the corn is completely shucked and dried in gravity wagons.
From the corn, they create flour, corn bread, corn soup, and raw corn. They also use the husks to make rugs, dolls and baskets.
Getting to experience this harvest was a wonderful opportunity. To learn more information about the importance of White Corn to the Oneida Nation or Tsyunhehkwa farm, go to oneida-nsn.gov.
A Dairy Tradition
Oct. 04, 2016
Today marked the opening of the 50th World Dairy Expo. This event has been calling Madison home since 1967 and welcomes many visitors from across the globe to discuss the dairy industry.
Part of World Dairy Expo includes the vendors, which mainly cater to the dairy industry, looking to sell their feed additives, seeds, or milking technology. The expo also contains a world renowned dairy cattle show.
Throughout the day, I had the pleasure of walking through the barns and was able to admire these beautiful show animals. As I passed by one herd, a lady pulled me over to share the history of her families Wisconsin Dairy Farm. They have showed at World Dairy Expo every single year and are a great example of why Wisconsinís bovine genetic industry is so strong. At the first expo her family showed the Grand Champion Bull, and a few years later, they brought the first Jersey Cow to be named Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo.
Her families success in the show ring and the pride displayed as she reminisced about the first few years of World Diary Expo reminded me why Wisconsin is aptly known as Americaís Dairyland.
That's a wrap!
Oct. 01, 2016
The end of September marks the end of my soybean media campaign.
It has been so interesting learning about this powerful little bean throughout the past month. I never realized how much we rely on soybeans for our food every day. With the 90% of Wisconsin beans being used for livestock feed, they play an integral part of getting meat onto the dinner table.
Of course, they are being used in other aspects as well by both farmers and consumers. I hope that you too enjoyed learning about the versatility of this incredible bean.
To keep the fun going and continue to expand your knowledge of the soybean, you can visit the Wisconsin Soybean Associationís website.
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Series: Kissed by Death #1
Author: Tara Fuller
Publish Date: August 28, 2012
Publisher: Entangled Teen
Since the car crash that took her father’s life three years ago, Emma’s life has been a freaky — and unending — lesson in caution. Surviving “accidents” has taken priority over being a normal seventeen-year-old, so Emma spends her days taking pictures of life instead of living it. Falling in love with a boy was never part of the plan. Falling for a reaper who makes her chest ache and her head spin? Not an option.
It’s not easy being dead, especially for a reaper in love with a girl fate has put on his list not once, but twice. Finn’s fellow reapers give him hell about spending time with Emma, but Finn couldn’t let her die before, and he’s not about to let her die now. He will protect the girl he loves from the evil he accidentally unleashed, even if it means sacrificing the only thing he has left…his soul.
I love a good reaper book. A lot of the time, they are given a bad rep. Not all reapers are evil. Especially Finn, he’s got a good heart.
We’re kind of thrown into the story. We know Finn is protecting Emma, but we don’t know why. As I said before, he has a good heart. He just tends to think with it, and not about consequences. He has his own demons he hast to get past, and you have to wonder if he’ll have the strength to keep Emma alive. Emma seems kind of annoying at first, but she’s strong and independent. She’s had a rough life since the accident with her father. She looks for answers instead of letting things happen to her. The other awesome character is Cash, Emma’s best friend. They’ve been through a lot together, and you can tell just how strong their bond is.
Inbetween has a little bit of action around every corner. Emma is constantly having to watch her back against something she can’t even see. The way the characters interact with each other flows really well, and they are believable. I’m excited to learn more about this world. Especially one event toward the end. I must know the reasoning behind it.

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The Fondation SUEZ supports a program analyzing the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in high and low incidence areas of COVID-19 in Senegal
> Project led by the Dakar Pasteur Institute, in association with the Pasteur Institute
Thanks to the support provided by the Fondation SUEZ, sero-epidemiological studies were launched by the Dakar Pasteur Institute in July 2020, as part of the fight against the SARS-CoV-19 pandemic. Thesse comparative studies on the prevalence of anti-SARS-COV-2 antibodies were conducted to better identify the risk factors associated with the spread of SARS-CoV-2 virus in populations resideing in active clusters of high transmission, as well as in areas missing documented proof of local transmission. Thi program is conducted by the Dakar Pasteur Insitute in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health and Social Action of Senegal (MSAS), the National Blood Transfusion Center of Senegal, and the Pasteur Insitute (Paris).
With its 33 members located on 5 continents (including the Pasteur Institute (Paris) in France and the Dakar Pasteur Institute in Senegal) the scientific community of the Pasteur Network is mobilized to respond to the pandemic infection by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus in a logic of international solidarity.
In Senegal, the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed by the Dakar Pasteur Institute on March 2nd 2020. Since then, the epidemic has progressed very rapidly and the country has faced three successive waves, the last one largely dominated by the emergence and spread of the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2. Currently, all regions of Senegal (representing nearly 80 health districts) are concerned with 72,977 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 1,780 deaths recorded as of September 7, 2021. To date, surveillance associated with Covid-19 had focused primarily on symptomatic patients and as a result the full spectrum of different forms of the disease remains poorly known, including the rate of mild or asymptomatic infections that do not require medical attention. As with many new emerging respiratory pathogens, knowledge of the key epidemiological, clinical, virological and immunological characteristics remains limited, increasing the ability of COVID-19 to spread in the human population. This data is essential for understanding the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in Senegal and the risk factors associated with the spread.
As part of this program, two cross-sectional surveys were conducted in 2020-2021 to monitor exposure to COVID-19 in the population and changes in the seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in areas with few or no cases, such as the Sokone health district and the villages of Dielmo and Ndiop. This was complemented by a study of the seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in blood donors in active clusters with high incidence of COVID-19 (such as Dakar and Touba). In addition, complementary serological techniques are being used to detect antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, other coronaviruses that may be circulating in the study areas (OC43, HKU1, 229E, NL63), and malaria parasites (Plasmodium falciparum in particular) that continue to be prevalent in plasma samples collected in the region.
The data from these surveys and analyses will provide information on the spread of the virus in Senegal (urban and rural areas) and the exposure of populations to SARS-CoV-2. The results of the analyses will make it possible to determine the risk factors for infection by comparing the exposures of infected and uninfected individuals. They will strengthen the surveillance of this disease and complement the epidemiological, clinical, and virological data already available at the national level, elements useful to guide the implementation of the control strategies deployed by the Senegalese Ministry of Health.
This project is part of the REPAIR program, a larger program led by the Pasteur Network (Africa Zone) and also supported by the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs. It is supported through the Covid Emergency Fund created in March 2020 by the Board of Directors of the SUEZ Foundation.
The research of antibodies against malaria parasites and coronaviruses is carried out within the framework of the "CoronaSeroSurv: Serological surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 and seasonal coronaviruses" project financed by the Coronavirus Task Force of the Pasteur Institute.

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ASPCA Issues Urgent Alert to Pet Parents: Discontinue Use of Contaminated and Recalled Pet Foods ImmediatelyASPCA’s Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital Intakes Show Some Pets Still on Recalled Foods
NEW YORK, April 10, 2007The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today issued an urgent alert to pet parents that if they have not already done so, it is imperative for them to discontinue use of the recalled foods immediately.
“More than three weeks into the pet food recall, recent intakes at the ASPCA’s Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital (BMAH) in New York City show that some pet parents have unwittingly continued to feed their pets the contaminated, recalled foods. Just last night, we admitted a cat into our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) that is in severe renal failure, and has been consuming one of the recalled product codes all this while,” said Dr. Louise Murray, director of medicine at BMAH.
“This is obviously a matter of great concern to us,” continued Dr. Murray. “It is possible that this scenario is being replicated across the country, due to confusion over which brands and product codes are included in the recallespecially with the recent recall expansionand, as a result, many more animals may be in great danger.”
Dr Steven Hansen, a board-certified toxicologist and senior vice president with the ASPCA, who manages the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center (APCC), located in its Midwest Office in Urbana, Ill., agrees. “It is extremely important for pet parents to stay abreast of the foods that have been recalled, especially since, while the investigation is still ongoing, there may be new developments every day.
“We really hope to see some resolution to this crisis soon,” said Dr. Hansen, “but until we start getting some definitive answerssuch as the link between melamine and kidney failureour primary concern is that no more animals be exposed to these products or toxin(s).”
The plethora of information available can be confusing, so pet parents may wish to start with the ASPCA’s Pet Food Recall Resource Center at www.aspca.org/recall that lists several items of information and links to informational sites, including that of the U. S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
The ASPCA also requests all retailers selling pet foods to ensure that the recalled products are taken off their shelves. “Sources tell us that some of the recalled product codes may still be on store shelves,” said Dr. Murray. “It is imperative for store owners and retailers to remove these products so that consumers do not have access to them.”
Here are some important reminders for pet parents:
- It is imperative that you learn whether or not your pet’s food is part of the recall. If it is, and if you have not discontinued use of that product, please do so immediately. If you are unsure where to look, please start with the ASPCA’s Pet Food Recall Resource Center at www.aspca.org/recall. This contains a link to the recall information provided by Menu Foods, Inc. as well as several other links to more recent additions to the recall.
- Please monitor your pet’s health closely until the exact nature and reach of the contamination has been confirmed. If you see any signs of illness, you MUST take your pet to your veterinarian immediately. In an emergency situation, you may also call the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 (a $60 fee applies).
- Adverse effects or deaths of pets linked to eating the contaminated foods should be reported to the FDA.
- The FDA has posted new information on the pet food recall and its regulation of pet foods on their website.
- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has a wealth of resources on their website.


2014 Ford Fiesta Review
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- Sporty driving dynamics, particularly with the ST model
- refined yet lively base engine
- strong fuel economy
- welcoming cabin
- available luxury features.
- Limited cargo and rear-seat space
- automatic transmission's quirky behavior.
For 2014, the Ford Fiesta receives a new Fiesta ST trim level that features a more powerful engine and sportier handling. For other Fiestas, there's an efficiency-oriented turbocharged three-cylinder engine as an option. Other changes for 2014 include updated exterior styling, additional standard features and the availability of the MyFord Touch electronics interface.
The 2014 Ford Fiesta is a fun-to-drive small car, with a nicely trimmed cabin, excellent build quality and plenty of connectivity features. If you're looking for an economy sedan or hatchback that feels like a more expensive car than it really is, the Fiesta deserves serious consideration.
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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2014 Ford Fiesta S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.12 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
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$123/mo for Fiesta S
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Since Ford reintroduced the Fiesta subcompact to the U.S. market in 2011, we have been big fans. Tiny but feisty, the Fiesta has an overall goodness that's disproportionate to its size, with a vast talent set that includes slick styling (freshened for 2014), snappy handling and a high level of refinement inside.
Both sedan and hatchback models receive mild face-lifts for 2014, and even base models boast an impressive number of standard features, including Bluetooth, an iPod interface and seven airbags. Bigger spenders can order Fiestas equipped with heated front seats, leather upholstery, a keyless ignition and the MyFord Touch touchscreen control interface (with or without a navigation system).
Responsive steering and sharp handling make the standard 2014 Ford Fiesta fun to drive. With the base engine, the Fiesta likely won't set anyone's heart ablaze when accelerating from a stoplight, especially with the sometimes-hesitant automatic transmission. Those looking for maximum fuel mileage should know about the newly available EcoBoost turbocharged three-cylinder engine that earns an impressive EPA estimated 36 mpg for combined city and highway driving. A Fiesta equipped with the EcoBoost engine was recently given an "A" Rating by the Edmunds.com staff. We found it to be a "terrific city vehicle with an interior that offers competitive quality."
The most exciting change for the Fiesta for 2014, however, is the arrival of the new Fiesta ST model. The ST features a turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 197 horsepower, a six-speed manual transmission, 17-inch wheels, sportier steering, performance-tuned suspension, upgraded brakes and sport seats (with real Recaro seats available as an option). Enthusiast buyers on a budget will certainly want to check out the Fiesta ST before plunking down their money on the Fiat 500 Abarth or Mini Cooper S.
With the additional content, freshened styling and newly available powertrain options for 2014, the Ford Fiesta appears poised to retain its popularity even in the face of formidable class competition, which includes the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, 2014 Hyundai Accent and 2014 Kia Rio.
Performance & mpg
The base engine for the 2014 Ford Fiesta is a 1.6-liter four-cylinder that produces 120 hp and 112 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, but a six-speed automated manual known as "PowerShift" is optional. This type of "automatic" transmission still shifts for you, but it does a better job of maximizing engine power and efficiency than a traditional automatic.
In Edmunds performance testing, a manual-equipped Fiesta with the 1.6-liter engine went from zero to 60 mph in 9.4 seconds, which is an average time for the class. The PowerShift-equipped model did the same sprint in 10.6 seconds, which is average among entries equipped with automatic transmissions.
EPA-estimated fuel economy is 31 mpg combined (27 mpg city/37 mpg highway) with the six-speed automated manual transmission. When you opt for the SFE package, the numbers edge up to 32 mpg combined (28 city/38 highway). The regular five-speed manual is the least efficient of the bunch with 31 mpg combined (28 mpg city/36 mpg highway).
Newly available for the 2014 Fiesta SE is a turbocharged (EcoBoost) 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine, which is good for 123 hp and 125 lb-ft of torque. Mated only to a five-speed manual transmission initially, this engine puts up strong fuel economy numbers to the tune of 36 mpg combined (31 mpg city/43 mpg highway) along with fairly peppy performance. In Edmunds performance testing, a Fiesta equipped with the 1.0-liter turbocharged engine and the SFE package went from zero to 60 mph in 8.9 seconds, a quick time for the class.
The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST's turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder pumps out 197 hp and an impressive 214 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual is the only transmission offered. At Edmunds' test track the Fiesta ST sprinted to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds, making it easily one of the quickest cars in its class. EPA estimates for the ST stand at 29 mpg combined (26 mpg city/35 mpg highway).
Every 2014 Ford Fiesta comes standard with antilock brakes (front disc, rear drum for non-ST models; four-wheel discs for the ST), traction and stability control, hill launch assist, an integrated blind-spot mirror, front side airbags, side curtain airbags and a driver knee airbag. The newly standard Sync features include a 911 Assist function, which uses your paired cell phone to connect automatically to a 911 operator. The Titanium model features a rearview camera and rear parking sensors.
In Edmunds brake testing, a Fiesta SE with 15-inch wheels came to a stop from 60 mph in 136 feet, which is one of the longest distances in the segment. On the other hand, a Fiesta SES with 16-inch wheels stopped in 119 feet while the Fiesta ST stopped in just 112 feet. Those are two of the shortest distances we've seen for this segment.
In government crash testing, the Fiesta received four out of five stars for combined overall protection, with four stars for frontal protection. However, the 2014 Fiesta received only two out of five stars for side-crash protection -- with four stars for front passengers and two stars for the rear seat due to excessive intrusion into the rear cabin. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Fiesta the highest possible rating of "Good" in the moderate-overlap frontal-offset, side-impact and roof-strength tests. In that agency's small-overlap frontal offset test (conducted on Fiestas built after August 2013), the Fiesta scored a second-lowest "Marginal" rating. The Fiesta's seat/head restraint design was rated "Good" for whiplash protection in rear impacts.
The 2014 Ford Fiesta is one of the most rewarding cars to drive in its class. In the real world of stop-and-go traffic and freeway merging, the Fiesta's base 1.6-liter engine delivers ample punch down low and remains buttery-smooth even when taken to redline. The optional 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder is also a great choice, as it's even stronger and more fuel-efficient. The ST's turbocharged engine takes those traits to a higher level, as it always feels ready to charge thanks to its impressively broad, muscular powerband.
If you like manual transmissions, the standard five-speed is an excellent example of the breed. There are wide intervals between shifts and we wish there was an available six-speed manual, but the five-speed boasts a linear clutch take-up and light throws. To get any useful power with the 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine, you'll have to rev the car pretty high, but in most daily driving situations it works just fine. The available six-speed automated manual transmission takes the place of a conventional automatic in the Fiesta. It definitely feels different at first, as it occasionally allows the car to roll back on hills and can make the Fiesta reluctant to creep forward when parking. Ford has been refining the transmission's behavior since the Fiesta's introduction, though, and most people get used to it.
There's nothing odd with the way the Fiesta drives down the road, however. Thanks to responsive steering and sophisticated suspension tuning, the Fiesta feels at once substantial and lithe. The car handles with rewarding precision, but ride quality is a bit firmer in the Fiesta than it is in some rivals. The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST is even more impressive. It's as lively and precise as the larger Focus ST when driving around corners, and ride quality, although firm, is not punishing.
With its edgy style, soft-touch dash top, metallic accents and tight build quality, the Fiesta's cabin has a premium vibe that's unexpected in an economy car. Ford has upgraded some of the materials for 2014, and models with the MyFord Touch interface and new 6.5-inch touchscreen surrounded by piano-black trim look particularly upscale, although said black trim is overly smudge-prone. Ambient lighting in SE, Titanium and ST models gives the place a classy look at night, too.
The standard Sync system allows voice control over the audio system and your cell phone, and it also provides such features as voice-prompted turn-by-turn navigation (it works respectably well) and emergency assist. Another high-end feature not often seen in this segment is the available keyless entry/ignition system.
In the ST, the optional Recaro sport seats with their large side bolsters wrap around and hug both front occupants. As such, they hold you securely in place while you're hustling the ST along a curvy road. But those aggressive bolsters make getting in and out of the car a little harder, and larger folks may find the seats uncomfortable on long trips.
At 12.8 cubic feet, the sedan's trunk capacity is class-competitive. The Fiesta hatchback offers a bit less than that with its rear seat up. Unfortunately, the seats don't fold completely flat, and the Fiesta's 26 cubic feet of maximum cargo capacity is small even for this class of car.
2014 Ford Fiesta models
The 2014 Ford Fiesta is a subcompact car available in two body styles: a four-door sedan and a four-door hatchback. Both are available in S, SE and Titanium trim levels, while the high-performance ST model is available only as a hatchback.
The base S comes standard with 15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers, power locks and mirrors, air-conditioning, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a six-speaker sound system with a CD player, various Ford Sync functions (iPod/USB audio interface, Bluetooth phone connectivity, voice controls, some app-based services and certain safety communications functions), an auxiliary audio jack and, for hatchback models, a rear wiper.
The Fiesta SE includes all of the above, plus keyless entry, power windows, exterior mirrors with side marker lamps, cruise control, upgraded cloth upholstery, a trip computer, 15-inch painted aluminum wheels, metallic interior trim, a front center console with armrest, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and ambient lighting.
The SE Appearance package adds 16-inch alloy wheels, foglamps, a rear spoiler (sedan), upgraded cloth seats, a leather-wrapped shift knob, the MyFord Touch interface with a 6.5-inch touchscreen and Sync Services (traffic updates and turn-by-turn directions), and satellite radio. The SE is eligible for the Super Fuel Economy (SFE) package, which includes special tires, wheels and aerodynamic pieces to help the Fiesta achieve slightly better fuel economy. Fiesta SE buyers can also opt for a turbocharged 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine and a Comfort package, which includes heated front seats, heated side mirrors and automatic climate control.
The Fiesta Titanium effectively comes with the contents of the SE Appearance and Comfort packages as standard, but wears a different set of 16-inch wheels, plus chrome exterior trim and a black grille. It also has a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, keyless ignition/entry, leather upholstery, upgraded Sony speakers, HD radio and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
The Fiesta ST hatchback has all of the Fiesta SE amenities, and features unique bodywork, foglamps, dual exhaust tips, a six-speed manual transmission, a sport-tuned suspension, 17-inch wheels with summer performance tires, quicker steering and upgraded brakes. Inside you'll find automatic climate control, keyless ignition and entry, a leather-wrapped shift knob, the MyFord Touch interface, Sony speakers and HD radio, along with ST-specific cloth sport seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, aluminum-trimmed pedals, floor mats and door sill plates.
A sunroof and a navigation system are stand-alone options on SE, Titanium and ST models. Additional extras on the ST model include a unique Molten Orange paint color, cloth/leather-trimmed Recaro seats and gray-painted 17-inch wheels with red brake calipers.
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3 out of 5 stars
Nice little car at first but problems
2014 Ford Fiesta Titanium 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
It's a small compact car I got for my wife. Have only had about a month, but seems very nice. Got it with 11,000 miles. My wife uses locally, but it's pretty decent. The pick up is good for a little car. It's titanium model so it loaded with extras, heated seats, navigation, leather seats, moon roof. Anyway car was $11,000, it's 2014, so no complaints so far. UPDATE Bought from … dealership in Feb 2017. Put about 2000 miles on car last year, not much. Transmission needed TCM module and new clutch in transmission. Was covered by warranty, but 13,000 miles? Had to replace front pads and rotors. Not sure if from past owner, but 13,000...really. Now the switch on power mirrors not working, and needs new motor for blend door on front defrost because makes loud noise.
1 out of 5 stars
Great when 3yrs-36,000 miles NEW, ages hard & fast
Rochester NY Registered Nurse, 07/27/2020
2014 Ford Fiesta Titanium 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
I'm truly sad this car turned out so terribly. BUT - here is *MY* final word: I genuinely loved this car when it was new. I bought a 2014 Fiesta Titanium sedan, automatic 6-speed "Powershift" transmission, with six miles on the odometer the summer of 2014. For the first three years, this car ran SPECTACULARLY and was completely trouble-free. I was thrilled to have a car that reflected … all the positive reviews. Fortunately, I purchased both the Ford extended warranty and the Ford service contract: these purchases proved wise, six years on. Just after the standard 3-year, 36,000 mile warranty expired, I had my first major transmission issue (complete failure). This repair took a total of five (right - FIVE) attempts to address and involved reprogramming the tran, replacing clutches in the tran, getting a new mother-board for the tran, flashing and re-flashing the motherboard in the tran, new software for the tran, etc. As of this date, I'm actually unsure the problem is truly fixed: I have no faith the car will remain running - so I never leave the city where I live. Please note there is a class-action lawsuit against Ford regarding this faulty transmission: Ford went ahead and sold a transmission it knew did not work over any length of time. Somewhere in the time-frame these transmission issues started, I discovered a small amount of water in the trunk. At first, I just dismissed this water as "noise" as it seemed trivial compared to the transmission issue. That dismissal was a foolish move on my part. Eventually, the water volume became sufficient to require a trip to the dealer: one day, loading groceries into the back seat, I noted water dripping into the cabin from the top-right of the rear windshield, trickle along the back of the rear seat, and disappear below... so I popped the trunk. I found a goodly-gallon of water in my all-weather trunk-liner (thank HEAVEN that I purchased that feature). Heading into my third attempt to fix this problem in Summer, 2020, my dealer informed me that, if a welded seam is responsible for the leak, despite the warranty and service contract, I will have to pay. Two prior attempts to fix this leak failed. I finally decided keeping this vehicle was a bad decision - that a car should work properly in the first six years, 45,000 miles (7,500 miles a year!) if maintained per manufacturer specs & garaged nightly. So, I have purchased another car. *NOT* a Ford. In fact, NEVER AGAIN a Ford. After this experience,my impression is "Ford Quality" ends at the surface paint, as that still looks stellar. "Shiny" is nice. "Runs well," however, is absolutely necessary - and this car stopped running well into year 3. I'm sad to write this review and sad to part with the car, too, but the car must work - or I don't! Thanks for reading. Cheers! UPDATE - Edmunds asked for an update to my review. This is the only "add" I have. The Honda I bought to replace this Ford is *FAR* superior to the Ford. "Fix Or Repair Daily" really does apply. I'll never, ever buy Ford again.
5 out of 5 stars
Best Value in America!
2014 Ford Fiesta S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
My 22 year old son and I needed a car after a lady wrecked his new scooter. We went after the least expensive safe new car we could find and the Ford Fiesta came thru big time. We can't believe what a great value this fun to drive car is. No complaints, just Love!
4.75 out of 5 stars
Love. This. Car.
2014 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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Maybe we're not even taking the right approach at all?? From Cato scholar Michael D. Tanner, “The entire concept behind how we fight poverty is wrong. The vast majority of current programs are focused on making poverty more comfortable – giving poor people more food, better shelter, health care, etc. – rather than giving people the tools that will help them escape poverty.” There's a saying that if you teach a man how to fish.....
Here's a graph of the US poverty rate from Michelle Obama's Mirror:
From The Foundry Blog at Heritage:
Despite spending nearly $20 trillion since the War on Poverty began, the poverty rate remains nearly as high today as it was in the mid-1960s. Today, government spends nearly $1 trillion annually on 80 federal means-tested programs providing cash, food, housing, medical care and targeted social services for poor and low-income Americans.Let's be clear, the war on poverty was based on transfer and welfare programs primarily to "help" black Americans including housing projects, food, medical assistance, social programs and even cash. Some time later, affirmative action programs were launched, again for black Americans. So, how's it going?
Since the start of the war on poverty, black kids are doing no better in school, housing projects built for ghetto blacks are all slums (a complete lack of personal responsibility), and drug violence, gun violence, incarcerations, STD infections and black abortions remain at epidemic levels. Black high school completion rates are about the same as ever. Black crime is still 7 times the rate of whites.
Black culture is actually much worse now. Black culture is in virtual collapse with 72% of black babies born without a father in the house. Compare this to only 25% when the war on poverty was started. I can't think of a single more devastating statistic to describe a cultural collapse than the 72% figure; indicating that the institution of marriage has collapsed. This, in turn, requires those mothers to work and leave children less supervised, less attended and less parented except for some heroic grand-parents.
These poorly parented kids often act no better than animals and that's an insult to animals!. The result of the cultural collapse is evident from appalling crime statistics, the fact that 70% of new AIDs cases are black, gonnorhea infection rates are 18 times the white average, and black men commit 56% of homocides even though they are 1/16th of the population. Blacks commit crime at 6 to 7 times the rate of whites and are incarcerated in that same proportion. Now we have "flash mob robberies" and "knockout assaults" that are overwhelmingly black crimes. All of this is unchanged or worse than 50 years ago.
Personal Responsibility Is Important, But Intelligence Is a Key Limitation
I was watching Bill O'Reilly and he was commenting that personal responsibility is the key missing ingredient in success and avoiding poverty. He correctly says that you could throw all the money in the world at social programs for people, but if there is laziness, addictions, bad attitudes and bad decisions, it will over-ride any and all social programs. True enough. Of course the Left never wants to hear about personal responsibility when they are the party by and for the irresponsible. They want to blame our economic system, take more and more of your tax dollars and piss that money away on programs that aren't working.
Black kids will never be hired when they can't speak right, they can't dress right, when they have no self-respect, no discipline and no education. This is the problem today, yesterday and 50 years ago. No amount of money spent, no government bureaucrat and no bureaucracy can fix this. Why don't we admit that we've failed?
But Bill O'Reilly misses the fact that intelligence is the key and blacks don't have enough of it. When nearly 90% of blacks have IQs less than the average and 50% have IQs below 85, there is not too much hope for the bottom half of this population. Some 22% of black people are borderline "retarded"with IQs below 75. I suggested in my blog that we need a vocational high schools for those 50% who probably can't graduate from "academic" high schools. We might even need to label "retarded" persons as disabled and guarantee a minimum income.
But there is hope for the top 50% of blacks and especially black women.
Affirmative Action and Desegregation Programs Flop Too
We're 40 years into the affirmative action and a period of desegregation. The result of affirmative action is that many black students are being admitted into colleges despite lower grades and lower SAT scores. Even after 40 years of desegregation and affirmative action, there has been no improvement in SAT or any other standardized tests designed to rank students for admissions. Black and white scores are stagnant but blacks consistently score about 1.1 standard deviation lower than Whites. See the figures below. You will find this same gap on ALL standardized academic tests. In fact, the only scores that are improving are scores of Asians who don't have or need any "programs" to help them. They just work hard and have the necessary intelligence.
|Do You See Any Improvements in Black American SAT Scores After 40 Years of Desegregation and the War on Poverty?|
As an example, there are about 1.74 million students in graduate schools in the US which represents the top 10% of the college age population. So, assume that only the top 10% of a population can make it to graduate schools. Using an overall median IQ of 100 and a SD of 15, the top 10% of the population 'cutoff' equates to a minimum IQ of 118.
For the black population with a median IQ of 85 and a SD of 13, only 0.5% of that college age population would have an IQ equal or over 118. That amounts to only 11,500 college age black persons would be theoretically qualified for graduate schools. That is very, very few out of 1.74 million total students.
In fact, without affirmative action, there would be NO black students in the top graduate or professional school.


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Rockford acquires management of McKay Tower
Rockford Property Management assumed property management responsibilities at the historic McKay Tower in downtown Grand Rapids.
“We couldn’t be more excited to add the iconic McKay Tower to our growing management portfolio alongside our Tribal partners Gun Lake Investments and Waséyabek Development Company,” said Monica Steimle-App, executive vice president of real estate development and property management at Rockford Construction.
Rockford Property Management is the real estate division of Rockford Construction.
“Our property management team offers a range of capabilities for customers and tenants, and we are eager to showcase what we do best through this venture,” Steimle-App said.
Built in 1890, the McKay building has undergone many additions, developments and renovations as the city’s population has grown and the building has added new tenants.
The Tower was purchased in 2020 by Tribally-owned Gun Lake Investments and Waséyabek Development Company LLC from Steadfast Property Holdings for $17.5 million.
“We are excited to leverage this partnership to build on McKay Tower’s rich, diverse history,” said Kurt Trevan, CEO of Gun Lake Investments. “This gives us the opportunity to work together with a like-minded team focused on showcasing the property and building strong relationships with our tenants. We look forward to what the future holds.”
Rockford will oversee all property management services at the building, which currently includes 51 commercial tenants, seven retail tenants, 18 residential apartments and one ballroom. The company’s focus will be on delivering quality service and amenities to all tenants while creating a community for those that live, work, play and visit the location.
“Gun Lake Investments and Waséyabek are committed partners of the Grand Rapids community with their economic influence in the region dating back centuries through the traditional commerce of their respective tribes,” said Deidra Mitchell, president and CEO of Waséyabek. “It was important to us to select a local provider of property management services that aligns with our continued commitment to Grand Rapids.”
The McKay Tower property includes 94,268 square feet of retail and commercial space, plus 21,974 square feet of residential space. Located adjacent to Rosa Parks Circle, the building is emblematic of the city’s history and transformation over the last two centuries. Starting as a four-story building, it now stands at 16 floors after additions were added over the years.
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Identifying pathways and patterns of adolescent depression
Strategies for identifying and preventing adolescent depression: Summarizing 15 years of research
With depression predicted to contribute to an increased disease burden in coming decades, prevention efforts have become increasingly important. Prevention needs to commence early in the lifecycle, possibly even with children as young as four years of age. To identify children and adolescents who are most at risk, our research looked to understand sub-groups of children with similarities in the development of depressive symptoms over time. We reviewed twenty English language longitudinal studies published between 2002 and 2015 originating in USA (8), Canada (5), Netherlands (2), Germany, Finland, Chile, Holland, and the UK/Wales/Scotland. We found five subgroups of children and adolescents through a unique statistical analysis known as trajectory modeling. While the majority (56%) of children followed a ‘No or low’ depressive symptom trajectory over time, 26% followed a ‘Moderate’ depressive symptom trajectory and 12% followed ‘High’, ‘Increasing’, or ‘Decreasing’ depressive symptom trajectories (total of 94% is due to rounding across studies).
Some key findings:
- the majority of children move through the teenage years and early adulthood unscathed by depressive symptoms
- this group were characterised by strong protective factors of positive parental relationships and social/peer support.
- children and adolescents in the moderate depressive symptom subgroup, including children as young as four years of age, were consistently associated with higher risk factors and poorer adjustment and outcomes relative to those in low symptom subgroup.
- risk factors included female gender, low socio economic status, stressful life events, conduct issues, and substance use.
- poor adjustment or outcomes included prolonged depressive symptom trajectories, poorer academic achievement, poorer health outcomes and lifelong tobacco/other substance use.
So what helps prevent or moderate depression in children and adolescents? We were able to confirm findings from previous resilience research that supportive parents and peers are strong protective factors against the development of depressive symptoms in middle to late childhood. Providing parental psycho-education on the importance of scaffolding children to develop positive coping skills, self-regulation, a sense of agency and self-efficacy, problem-solving, empathy and social skills may increase the protective factors available to an adolescent. Similarly promoting family cohesion, strong familial support and supportive peer relationships may also prevent the development of depressive symptoms.
The resilience literature identifies that interventions may be structured or everyday strategies, to be implemented in early childhood (0-12 years) and aimed at reducing risk factors. Resilience in children, it is argued, is built through focused effort in the following areas:
- Educating people right across society about resilience
- Building, strengthening and promoting supportive relationships
- Focusing on autonomy and responsibility
- Focusing on managing emotions
- Creating opportunities for personal challenge
Future longitudinal trajectory research into child and adolescent depressive symptoms may do well to build on the resilience research to discern which of these areas are most important in supporting the development of resilience in children to the development of depressive symptoms over time.
Lori Shore B.A, Grad Dip. Couns. Psych., M. Comm, M. Psych (Clin), PhD is a Clinical, Counselling and Organisational Psychologist affiliated with Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Her research has focused on depression in children and adolescents.
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