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November and December featured numerous holiday tournaments with some fantastic finishes, news items generating lots of interest and great expectations leading into the second half. Here’s a look back.
Okposo leaves Minnesota
Sophomore winger Kyle Okposo is the latest collegian to leave the NCAA ranks at midseason in a move that generated a lot of controversy both inside and outside the college hockey community. Last season, three players – Michigan forward Jason Bailey (ANA), Denver defenseman T.J. Fast (LA) and Ohio State defenseman Kevin Montgomery (COL) all opted to leave the collegiate ranks at midseason. Unlike Okposo, who signed with the New York Islanders, the three who left at midseason last year all went to the CHL. Okposo has since been assigned to the AHL Bridgeport Sound Tigers.
Troubles in Beantown
The first of the season has been more than just a struggle for Boston’s two namesake schools – Boston College and Boston University. Adding to the teams’ woes were long suspensions involving key players. For Boston College, it was the indefinite suspensions of defensemen Brian O’Hanley (SJ) and Brett Motherwell. Motherwell has since left Chestnut Hill, signing a contract with the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch. The Eagles troubles were further complicated by the loss of key sophomore Brock Bradford (BOS). Bradford is currently out with a broken arm and is expected to return to the Boston College lineup in January.
Just down Commonwealth Avenue, the Boston University Terriers have had their own problems too. Early in December, four players including then-captain Brian McGuirk (CBJ) and junior Brandon Yip (COL) were suspended indefinitely due to unspecified team rules violations. The four were reinstated in time for the Terriers Dec. 30 contest versus conference rival Merrimack. Boston University was without freshman center Colin Wilson and sophomore defenseman Brian Strait (PIT) for a period, when they were at the World Junior Championship with Team USA.
We hardly knew you
Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Casey Pierro-Zabotel has decided to play in the CHL after being unable to get through the NCAA Clearinghouse. Pierro-Zabotel, who was drafted by the Penguins last summer, was originally scheduled to make his Michigan Tech debut in the Great Lakes Invitational on Dec. 28. He failed to qualify academically in the fall and was working towards it while playing with the BCHL’s Merritt Centennials. Instead, he has opted to give up his NCAA eligibility altogether and is now with the WHL’s Vancouver Giants.
Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Luca Cunti has decided to play in the USHL with the Chicago Steel for the remainder of the season after failing to get through the NCAA Clearinghouse. The Lightning’s 2007 draft selection was schedule to play for St. Cloud State this season, and the possibility of him ever playing for the Huskies looks to be slim. Cunti was cleared academically to play for St. Cloud State this season, but there were some issues surrounding his time with EHC Dübendorf and the Swiss U-18 National Team.
Buffalo, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Toronto prospects earn high first half marks
Leading the group are the Phoenix Coyotes, who currently have four collegiate prospects with 20 or more points this season in Michigan seniors Kevin Porter and Chad Kolarik, Boston College junior Benn Ferriero and Minnesota junior Blake Wheeler. The Coyotes have also gotten good mileage out of Wisconsin rookie phenom Kyle Turris and Michigan sophomore defenseman Chris Summers.
The Buffalo Sabres have a small but very formidable group of collegiate prospects led by a pair of juniors in Boston College’s Nathan Gerbe and Michigan State’s Tim Kennedy, both of whom rank in the top 20 in the nation in scoring. The Sabres have also seen very good production coming from Michigan State rookie Corey Tropp and Denver junior defenseman Chris Butler. But the most pleasant surprise of all has been that of Bowling Green rookie goaltender Nick Eno. The Howell, MI native has been splitting time with sophomore Jimmy Spratt (CGY) and is a big reason behind the Falcons first-half success. Eno, who came to Bowling Green near the end of this past summer after Josh Unice (CHI) decided to play in the CHL, has a 5-3-0 record with a 2.64 goals against average.
The Philadelphia Flyers have an abundance of collegiate prospects, many of who are enjoying or on their way to having career years. St. Cloud State sophomore Andreas Nodl leads the group with 24 points. Among those who the Flyers have also gotten outstanding production from are Providence College senior Jon Rheault, Minnesota State-Mankato junior Jon Kalinski, and New Hampshire freshman sensation James vanRiemsdyk. However, it’s two CCHA-based prospects who may be the most surprising of all. Michigan State sophomore Mike Ratchuk currently ranks second in the nation in scoring among defensemen with 18 points, while Notre Dame rookie Brad Phillips is a perfect 4-0-0 in his starts as the Irish’s backup netminder this season. His 0.75 goals against average currently leads the nation.
The first half of the 2007-08 season has seen a number of Toronto Maple Leafs collegiate prospects having excellent seasons. Two superb WCHA forwards in Colorado College junior Chad Rau and Denver sophomore Tyler Ruegsegger lead the group. Rau currently leads the nation with five shorthanded goals, while Ruegssegger is third on the Pioneers roster with 18 points. Both players have been key cogs in the success of their respective teams. Both Colorado College and Denver rank among the best teams in the nation. Among other notables are rookies Matt Frattin of North Dakota and Ben Winnett of Michigan and UMass junior Alex Berry. One Leafs prospect that has continued to progress nicely is Providence College junior Pierce Norton. Last season, the Friars averaged just over two goals per game. This season, the team is averaging well over three, thanks in no small part to Norton’s contributions.
Holiday tournaments roundup
Thanksgiving weekend kicked off the college hockey holiday tournament season with two tournaments.
In the 15th annual College Hockey Showcase, the Michigan Wolverines came out as the big winners, sweeping Wisconsin and Minnesota respectively en route to their 12th consecutive win. In Friday’s 3-2 win over the Badgers, Michigan posted all three goals on special teams from their top line of seniors Kevin Porter and Chad Kolarik (PHO) and rookie Max Pacioretty (MTL). The following night, the Wolverines posted a 5-1 win over the Golden Gophers with Porter and Kolarik combining to score seven points (four goals, three assists) in the contest.
Over in East Lansing, Michigan State managed a 3-3 tie with Minnesota on Friday and a 4-4 tie with Wisconsin the following night. Junior Tim Kennedy (BUF) notched the game-tying shorthanded goal on Friday for the Spartans, while Wisconsin junior Ben Street, posted the game-tying goal on Saturday.
The other Thanksgiving tournament took place out in Troy, NY. In the 57th annual Rensselaer Holiday Hockey Tournament, it was the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame that came out victorious. The Irish defeated Alabama-Huntsville in the semi-final 4-1 in a rematch of the thrilling 2007 NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional semi-final. Notre Dame faced host RPI in the tournament championship game. The Engineers defeated American International in a shootout when the game officially ended 1-1 tie. In the championship game, Notre Dame rallied from a three-goal deficit to defeat RPI 4-3. Sophomore Ryan Thang (NSH) posted the game-winner at the 16:04 mark. Junior Erik Condra (OTT) and sophomore defenseman Kyle Lawson (CAR) each added two assists in the win.
The month of December featured nine holiday tournaments and the Hockey East conference came out as the biggest winners, capturing four of the nine tournament championships.
But the best game and finish came against two non-Hockey East teams in the Great Lakes Invitational at Joe Louis Arena. In the opening games on Dec. 28, Michigan shutout Providence College 6-0 behind superb performances by rookies Aaron Palushaj (STL) and Louie Caporusso (OTT), who returned to the Michigan lineup after missing nine games due to injury. In the other opening day match, Michigan Tech pulled off a stunning 4-1 victory over defending national champion Michigan State thanks to a stellar three-point performance by senior Tyler Shelast.
The championship game between Michigan and Michigan Tech the following night would feature a sensational goaltending duel between a pair of juniors in Billy Sauer (COL) for Michigan and Rob Nolan for Michigan Tech. It wouldn’t be until the 2:32 mark of the second overtime that the first and only goal of the contest would be scored. Junior Travis Turnbull provided the game-winner, ending one of the most thrilling GLI championship games in recent memory. Sauer, who was named tournament MVP was excellent between the pipes for Michigan, combining to post a perfect 87 saves on 87 shots in the two GLI contests.
In the consolation game, Providence College defeated Michigan State 5-3. Senior Jon Rheault (PHI) notched two goals, while junior defenseman Cody Wild (EDM) added two assists to lead the Friars. Providence College posted a whopping 95 combined shots on goal in the tournament.
Sauer was joined on the All-Tournament team by his Michigan teammates Turnbull, Porter, along with junior defenseman Mark Mitera (ANA). Michigan Tech’s Shelast and junior defenseman Geoff Kinrade rounded out the All-tournament team.
In addition to the GLI, three other tournaments also took place on Dec. 28 and 29.
Out west, the Denver Pioneers successfully defended their title in the 16th annual Denver Cup. The Pioneers defeated Sacred Heart in convincing fashion 6-0 in one of the two semi-final games. Senior defenseman Andrew Thomas (WSH) notched his first goal of the season and added an assist in the win. In the other semi-final contest, Dartmouth defeated Northern Michigan 4-1. Senior J.T. Wyman (MON) posted the game-winning power-play goal and added an assist in the win.
The following night, Denver defeated Dartmouth 5-3 in the tournament championship game. Junior defenseman Chris Butler (BUF) posted his first tally of the year on the game-winning power-play goal. Senior Peter Mannino, who is already garnering serious consideration for the Hobey Baker Award, was outstanding with a 30-save performance in backstopping the Pioneers to their sixth consecutive win. Mannino, Thomas, Butler and Wyman were all named to the All-Tournament team.
In the consolation game, Northern Michigan defeated Sacred Heart 5-2. Freshman Phil Fox, the Wildcats lone representative on the All-Tournament team notched a pair of goals and an assist for Northern Michigan. Sophomore Matt Butcher (VAN) also added a power play for the Wildcats.
Down in Estero, FLA, the RiverHawks from UMass-Lowell captured the eighth annual Florida College Classic tournament championship. UMass-Lowell defeated Cornell 3-2 in the one of the two semi-final games. Sophomore Chris Auger (CHI) posted a goal in the RiverHawks win. UMass-Lowell would face Maine in the championship game after the Black Bears defeated Clarkson 5-3. Junior defenseman Simon Danis-Pepin (CHI) notched his first goal of the season on the power play and senior Billy Ryan (NYR) added a goal and two assists for Maine, who posted just their second win since Nov. 2.
Maine wouldn’t be as fortunate against their Hockey East foes from UMass-Lowell. The RiverHawks posted a convincing 6-0 win behind Auger’s goal and assist. Auger, Danis-Pepin and Ryan were also named to the All-tournament team. In the consolation game, Cornell defeated Clarkson in a seven-round shootout to break a 3-3 tie. Senior Steve Zalewski (SJ), who missed the semi-final game due to a one-game suspension for an unspecified team rules violation, notched a goal for Clarkson.
Up in Madison, WI, the red-hot Northeastern Huskies emerged as the big winners of the 19th annual Badger Showdown at the Kohl Center. Northeastern is currently riding a ten-game undefeated streak (8-0-2). In one of the semi-final games, the Huskies defeated Bowling Green 4-3 behind a pair of goals by senior Jimmy Russo. In the latter semi-final game, host Wisconsin had their hands full with Colgate before falling to the Raiders in the eight-round shootout. The game ended in a 2-2 tie. Senior Mark Dekanich (NSH) was outstanding between the pipes, stopping 33 of the Badgers 35 shots to backstop Colgate to an appearance in the championship game.
Colgate again got solid goaltending from Dekanich but it wasn’t enough, as junior Ryan Ginand would tally the game-winner at the 18:38 mark to give Northeastern the win and championship. Northeastern sophomore sensation Brad Thiessen, the tournament MVP, stopped 26 of the Raiders 27 shots in the victory.
The remaining tournaments got underway on Saturday, Dec. 29.
Up at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis, the Boston College Eagles emerged as the champions of the 17th annual Dodge Holiday Classic. The Eagles defeated Air Force in convincing fashion 8-2 in their semi-final contest. Senior Dan Bertram (CHI) posted two goals and junior Nathan Gerbe (BUF) added a goal and three assists in the win. In the semi-final nightcap, RIT upset host Minnesota 4-3. Senior Matt Smith notched two goals, including the game-winner for the Tigers.
In the championship game the following day, Gerbe would continue his torrid scoring pace, adding another goal and two assists to lead Boston College to a resounding 6-0 win over RIT. Gerbe was named the tournament MVP. RIT’s Smith was the only non-Boston College player on the All-Tournament team.
In the thrilling consolation game, Minnesota met Air Force in a rematch of the 2007 NCAA Tournament West regional semi-final. The Falcons hung tough with the Golden Gophers and it took a four-round shootout to decide the winner after the game ended in a 2-2 tie. Junior Brent Olson posted both of Air Force’s goals, while the line of junior Blake Wheeler (PHO), sophomore Jay Barriball (STL) and senior Ben Gordon accounted for Minnesota’s scoring.
Down in Tampa, the UMass Minutemen emerged as the big winners in stunning fashion in the Lightning College Hockey Classic. The victory was the first ever-midseason tournament win for UMass. In their opening semi-final game, the Minutemen handed Notre Dame a 4-3 defeat. A pair of San Jose Sharks prospects in sophomore defenseman Justin Braun and senior forward P.J. Fenton each posted multiple points in the win. In the other semi-final match, Colorado College defeated RPI 3-2 behind a pair of goals by senior Jimmy Kilpatrick and with a depleted roster. Just days before the tournament, forwards Cody Lampl and Derek Patrosso had been given lengthy suspensions due to student conduct issues. In addition, top-scoring centerman Chad Rau (TOR) was handed a one-game suspension for an unspecified team rules violation.
In the exciting championship game, UMass would need overtime to hand Colorado College a 5-4 loss. Senior Matt Burto, who interestingly enough was the lone UMass player on the All-Tournament team as MVP, posted the game-winner at 1:55 mark of the extra frame to give the Minutemen their third straight win over a top ten ranked team. Rau, who made his tournament debut in this game, notched two special teams goals (one power play and one shorthanded) for the Tigers. In the consolation game, Notre Dame met RPI in the rematch of the Rensselaer Holiday Hockey tournament from a month earlier. The Fighting Irish defeated the Engineers 3-1 behind a goal and an assist each from junior Erik Condra (OTT) and sophomore Ryan Thang (NSH). Rau, Kilpatrick and Condra were among the players named to the All-tournament team.
In Columbus, OH, the Miami RedHawks continued to roll right along, capturing the championship of the fourth annual Ohio Hockey Classic. The championship victory was the 500th in the program’s history. Miami defeated in-state rival Ohio State 3-2 to win the tournament, thanks in part to a stellar 25-save effort by junior netiminder Jeff Zatkoff (LA). Zatkoff was one of two RedHawks named to the All-Tournament team. Miami reached the championship game after defeating St. Cloud State 2-1 in overtime. Junior Justin Mercier (COL), who is on his way to a career year, notched his 15th tally of the season to help propel the RedHawks to victory in their semi-final contest. The Buckeyes reached the championship game after defeating Harvard 4-2. Senior Tommy Goebel tallied the game-winner and added an assist to lead Ohio State. The Buckeyes were without the services of starting netminder Joe Palmer (CHI), who was with Team USA at the World Junior Championship.
In the consolation game, St. Cloud State defeated the struggling Harvard Crimson 4-1. Sophomore Ryan Lasch, who has been one of the nation’s hottest scorers in the first half, posted his first career hat-trick and fellow sophomore Andreas Nodl (PHI) added three assists to lead the Huskies. Lasch was St. Cloud State’s lone representative on the All-Tournament team.
Up in Burlington, VT, the Quinnipiac Bobcats defeated host Vermont 4-1 to claim the TD Banknorth Catamount Cup championship. Junior Dan Travis (FLA) scored two goals, including the game-winner to lead the Bobcats. He was one of three Quinnipiac players named to the All-Tournament team. Quinnipiac advanced to the championship game after defeating Western Michigan 2-1 in their semi-final match. Broncos freshman Max Campbell (NYR) tallied an assist on the team’s lone goal of the game. Vermont advanced to the championship game after winning a six-round shootout with Holy Cross the night before when the game ended in a 1-1 tie.
As if the Crusaders didn’t get enough of the shootout in Saturday’s semi-final game against Vermont, they were involved in another one again in Sunday afternoon’s consolation game versus Western Michigan. The game ended in a 1-1 tie prior to the shootout thanks to freshman Everett Shean’s shorthanded, game-tying goal with 2:01 left in regulation to get Holy Cross on the board. But once again, the Crusaders would come out on the losing end of the shootout 2-0 in five rounds. Shean was also named to the All-Tournament team. With the two tournament ties, Holy Cross extended their streak to four consecutive games ending in ties.
Over in Storrs, CT. the Ferris State Bulldogs’ trip back to Michigan was a celebratory one after winning the 15th annual Toyota UConn Hockey Classic championship 5-0 over host UConn. Sophomore Brian Riley, the tournament’s MVP, posted his first career hat-trick to lead Ferris State. The Bulldogs reached the championship game after defeating Brown 2-1 in their semi-final match. Junior defenseman Chris Zarb (PHI), who played as a forward in this tournament, notched an assist on the Bulldogs’ game-winner. UConn advanced to the championship game after defeating their Atlantic Hockey conference rival Army 4-1. Sophomore Beau Erickson was solid between the pipes for the Huskies, making 30 saves in the win.
In the consolation game, Brown skated to a 1-1 tie with Army for a share of third place in the tournament. Senior Chris Poli scored the game-tying goal for the Bears at the 11:03 mark of the third period.

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Catholic Herald [London, England]
February 28, 2021
By Christopher Altieri
A Vatican City criminal court heard two days of frequently gruesome testimony last week, in the trial of two clerics: 28-year-old Fr. Gabriele Martinelli and 71-year-old Fr. Enrico Radice. Martinelli, a former student at the St. Pius X minor seminary in the Vatican, is charged with sexual abuse of a junior boy when Martinelli was a senior pupil at the school. Radice is charged with enabling Martinelli – allegedly one of Radice’s favorites – and covering for him.
The criminal trial will turn on questions of fact, and possibly on questions of law: Can prosecutors prove to judges that Martinelli did the things he is alleged to have done, and did Fr. Radice enable the abusive behavior and/or cover for the abuser? If the court finds that Martinelli did the things, were the things he did crimes at Vatican City law when he did them?
It’s crazy to think that an abuser might skate on a technicality, but Martinelli wasn’t a cleric at the time he is alleged to have abused the student – identified by his initials, L.G. – and these guys can be quite rigorously precise in the application of the law when they have a mind for it.
The big picture
More broadly, the testimony on Wednesday and Thursday painted a picture of deep dysfunction and cultural rot within the St. Pius X minor seminary. It is a picture of men in leadership positions, who frequently appeared ready to go to significant lengths not to see the rot, and anxious not to be responsible for what they could not fail to see.
Just two specific examples are the apparent confusion regarding who was responsible for the place, which is maintained and managed by the Diocese of Como through its Don Folci association. According to testimony last week, it took a direct appeal to the Cardinal Secretary of State to clarify the question. Cardinal Parolin decided the seminary was Como’s problem, even though it is inside the Vatican and serves among other things St. Peter’s Basilica.
Keep in mind: the Holy See has fought tooth-and-nail to make sure that every laundry list and pizza order receipt that travels between a Vatican embassy (nunciature) and the Secretariat of State in the Vatican, is protected by the diplomatic immunity that is an extension of the Holy See’s rights as a sovereign actor. When there’s trouble literally inside the house, the answer is: Not our monkeys, not our circus.
The devil in the details
The former archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica, Cardinal Angelo Comastri, also came under the lights last week, in connection with the alleged abuse and rot in the minor seminary: What did he know, when did he know it, and what did he do about it?
Cardinal Comastri admitted years ago to ordering the seminary to conduct two internal investigations. How Comastri could order such action – even as coverup – and also not be in charge of the place, is not immediately apparent. Then again, we are dealing with men for whom 2+2 may come to 5 on any given day.
In any case, neither of Cardinal Comastri’s investigations found anything amiss.
Cardinal Comastri eventually also asked then-Bishop of Como, Diego Coletti, to investigate. According to the version of things that Comastri gave to Italy’s ANSA news agency in 2017, Coletti took about six months to prepare a four-page report that also found nothing to substantiate the allegations. Comastri told ANSA that Coletti “proposed that the case be archived,” but also insisted that he didn’t take that advice. Instead, Comastri said he ordered one boy dismissed from the seminary and returned to Como. Comastri also saw to the replacement of senior seminary staff: “In order to be even more tranquil,” Comastri told ANSA in 2017, “so that there would be fresh air.”
Vatican City prosecutors may want to take a look at Comastri, but it remains to be seen whether they can apply recent changes to the Vatican’s criminal law in order to prosecute any failures they discover. Even if prosecutors can establish the facts of the matter – and that is a big if – will they be able to convince judges that the facts were criminal at the time they transpired?
Prosecutors the world, over, are concerned with their ability to convince the court – whether a panel of judges or a jury or both – to agree with their version of things. What they know or believe has little to do with it. The last thing they’d want is to put a cardinal in the dock and then see him walk. That alone makes it unlikely Comastri will face criminal charges in Vatican City.
What about Vos estis lux mundi?
Pope Francis could decide to use his sweeping reform law, Vos estis lux mundi, to begin a canonical criminal investigation of Comastri and / or the seminary.
Then again, he could have used that law to open an investigation at any time since it came into effect. “[Vos estis] applies as from June 1, 2019 for the reporting and investigation of misconduct whenever [it] may have happened,” Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta – the Church’s leading sex crimes expert – told the Catholic Herald in May of 2019, when the law was introduced. That was nearly two years ago, and it is more than three years since the seminary scandal exploded in the Italian press.
If Francis has investigated under Vos estis, we’ve heard nothing about it.
It would not be the first time the pope apparently ignored “notorious facts” and sidestepped his own signature reform law. In the Diocese of Buffalo, Pope Francis sat on a growing mountain of evidence against the erstwhile Bishop of Buffalo, Richard Malone, and eventually decided to send Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn to conduct an Apostolic Visitation to the troubled see.
One reason frequently proffered for the choice both inside Church circles and by outside observers has been possible reticence on the part of the pope and the Vatican to launch any investigation that would run parallel to civil jurisdictions’ own – and in the Diocese of Buffalo, both NY State prosecutors and US attorneys are interested in the place.
Said bluntly: that doesn’t hold water.
A Vos estis investigation might benefit from the results of a completed civil sphere inquest, but would not need the results of civil sphere investigators’ efforts in order to get off the ground. A Vos estis investigation could also conceivably work in tandem with civil sphere investigators. What a Vos estis investigation could not do is keep its own results quiet. The law itself is crafted to make the gagging of witnesses basically impossible.
When it comes to interjurisdictional collaboration, one also images the pope’s and the Vatican’s reticence to make their own investigators the ones to read civil sphere prosecutors into their own inner workings. The camel’s nose may get under the tent eventually, but don’t expect the pope or the Vatican to lift it for the beast.
Who’s on first?
Part of the problem with Vos estis is structural-mechanical: Lots of people can order or request a Vos estis investigation, but nobody must order or request its activation. In other words: if the law has a trigger, lots of fingers may be on it but none of them have to pull it. That creates a situation in which everyone in a position to do anything can wait for somebody else to do something.
That the St. Pius X minor seminary scandal is unfolding in the pope’s own living room makes one thing clear. If nothing happens, it will answer the question: Who didn’t give the order.

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“So while I don’t have confirmed numbers, I defintitely know fatalities are in the hundreds,” Marceno said. “There are thousands of people that are waiting to be rescued.
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Sanibel Island Causeway Collapsed into Gulf
At least a 60-foot slab of the Sanibel Causeway has collapsed and fallen into the Gulf of Mexico. It’s the only way into and off of Sanibel island.
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Heavy pavement scouring near the Sanibel Causeway.— Luke Hatton (@LukeHattonWX) September 29, 2022
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UPDATE: Part of the Sanibel Causeway has been destroyed, blocking access to Sanibel and Captiva Islands.— Moshe Schwartz (@YWNReporter) September 29, 2022
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You know those days when you just need an entire chocolate cake to yourself? Well this mini chocolate cake is your perfect solution! It is moist, chocolately, and the perfect size for 1-2 people. Plus it’s topped with a smooth chocolate buttercream and fresh raspberries aka the ideal dessert!
I originally developed this recipe to be shared in time for Valentine’s day as it’s the perfect dessert if you’re celebrating by yourself or with a significant other! But, two days after I filmed this recipe (and a little over a week before Valentine’s day), I gave birth to our baby girl! She came almost 3 weeks early and needless to say we are obsessed with her! So evidently this recipe did not get posted in time for Valentine’s day, but I think I have a great excuse. Plus, luck for all of us, chocolate cake is good every day of the year!
Back to this mini chocolate cake, it really is 1-2 servings! A lot of recipes will tell you it is a mini cake, but this one is actually quite mini. It is 4 inches wide which is really the perfect size!
why make a mini cake?
The better question here is why not make a mini cake? I am fully convinced that mini food is just better. It is more adorable and thus more enjoyable? I don’t know, haha but it is at least more fun. In all seriousness, this cake is perfect when you are having a self-care night and want an indulgent dessert! Or take it to a friend that just went through a break-up — you can share the cake and share a few tears (or rejoice if the ex was a terrible person). Or if you are in a relationship, make it for your significant other! Treat ever day like Valentine’s Day and your relationship will probably thrive.
what you’ll need
for the cake
- all-purpose flour
- cocoa powder
- baking soda
- baking powder
- hot water
for the frosting
- powdered sugar
- cocoa powder
how to make this mini chocolate cake
Luckily, this cake is extremely easy to make! For the cake portion, we combine the wet and dry ingredients separately, then combine them together. The two things that are slightly straightforward are the milk/vinegar and the hot water. Like many good chocolate cakes, this recipe uses buttermilk. But if you’re like me you never have buttermilk on hand. There is no way we are buying an entire container of buttermilk just to use a few tablespoons for this cake, so instead we are using milk and vinegar, which has the same effect! Just combine them together and let it sit for a couple minutes. That’s it! Then add it to the wet ingredients and you’re good to go.
Also typical with chocolate cakes is adding hot water. We are adding just a bit of hot water to the batter right before pouring it in our pan! The hot water brings out the cocoa flavor giving us a richer chocolate cake.
The frosting portion is even easier. You’ll combine the butter, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder and mix for a couple minutes. Add the vanilla and milk and you’re good to go! There is a range for the amount of milk in the frosting. This is because I want you to make the frosting how thick or runny you like. I like having a thicker frosting, so I add less milk, but if you want it thinner, add more!
tips for making this mini chocolate cake
You may be wondering what to do if you don’t have a mini cake pan. I have a 4 inch cake pan that I love, but I totally get that isn’t a common pan size to have. Luckily, you can use any approximately 4 inches wide that is oven safe! Ramekins would work beautifully here. But use whatever you have on hand and it should turn out just fine!
other recipes you will love
- carrot cake loaf with brown butter cream cheese frosting
- apple blondie cheesecake bars
- crumbl copycat snickerdoodle cupcake cookies
- peach pie bars
mini chocolate cake
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 1/8 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp vinegar white or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp oil vegetable or olive
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp hot water
- 3 tbsp butter slightly softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp cocoa powder
- splash of vanilla
- 1/2-1 tsp milk
- 15-20 fresh raspberries
- powdered sugar
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease and flour a 4 inch pan or ramekin (or any 4 inch pan/cup that is oven safe).
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another small bowl, combine the milk and vinegar. Stir and let it sit for a couple minutes. While it sits, combine the oil, sugar, and vanilla in a small bowl. Add the milk/vinegar to the wet ingredients and stir.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet, then gently stir to combine. Add the hot water and stir again. Pour batter into greased pan, then bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake cools, make the frosting. Add the butter, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder to a medium bowl. Use a hand mixer (or stand mixer) and mix together for 2 minutes. Add vanilla and milk and mix again. If you want a thinner frosting, add more milk.
- When the cake is completely cooled, add the frosting on top. Top with raspberries, placing them upside down. Finish with a dusting of powdered sugar. Enjoy!
- Keep any uneaten cake in a sealed container in the fridge.

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Daughter, who released their sophomore album Not To Disappear earlier in the year via Glassnote Records, returned to New York for a headlining performance at Terminal 5. This was a much larger stop than their last show here, a rather intimate performance at National Sawdust back in April.
Support came from Vancouver Sleep Clinic, the project of young Australian Tim Bettinson, already signed to Sony Music Entertainment.
Find photos of both their performances posted below, along with Daughter’s setlist.
1. New Ways
3. Alone / With You
7. Doing the Right Thing
10. No Care
11. To Belong
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Knowledge of the Prophetic Seerah is incumbent upon every Muslim, whether young or old, male or female. This current book adds to those that have already been published on this great subject. It lays out the Prophetic biography in a clear and concise manner, relying on well-documented and authentic sources. The author paints a narrative of the important events during the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad, the patience demonstrated by the Prophet and his Companions through difficult times, without losing their faith in their Lord. These events touch the heart of the reader and draws them in.
A Biography of the Prophet of Islam : In the Light of the Original Sources An Analytical Study (2 Volumes)
This work on the life history of the Prophet (Sallalahu Ale Wasalam) stands out from other works in quite a few ways. First, every detail mentioned has been traced back to original sources, whose authenticity has been discussed extensively in the footnotes. Second, the events of the Prophet’s life have been related to modern times and lessons drawn for the benefit of those who happen to face similar situations in their struggle to spread the Prophetic message.
1. Mecca Years and the Migration
2. A Home Full of Peace and Virtue
3. Aisha the Immaculate
4. After the Prophet
5. Aisha and Knowledge
Khadija and Aisha had a special position among the wives of God’s Messenger; while the former was like the royal vizier in Mecca for fifteen years before the revelation, the latter fulfilled the same duty during the Medina years and later on. When they are considered in terms of the mission that they performed, each of them had the proper qualifications. God Almighty provided the Messenger of God with a strong character: in Mecca where belief, self-sacrifice and bravery were so necessary, He gave him Khadija; in Medina where the requirements of knowledge, intelligence and reasoning were felt, He bestowed him Aisha.
Muhammad The Messenger Of Allah And Seal Of All Prophets
The mind may have aspirations that may deviate it from the straight path and thus lead it to error. Nevertheless, the wisdom and mercy of Allah has been placed within his creation. He guides the minds to the realities that the creation cannot seek out and attain alone, and shows it the true meaning of the straight path. Therefore, it will not be deviated by its own aspirations. Consequently,
Allah has sent messengers and aided them with clear proofs, calling to the true path with the most eloquent wisdom the best of reminders.
The influence of Muhammad’s prophet hood is visible in everything that the world now contains: beliefs and patterns of thought, culture and civilization, morals and modes of living, knowledge and learning. In short, all spheres of human endeavor. Strange indeed, therefore, that so many people on the face of the earth today have little or no knowledge of the life and mission of this last great Prophet of God and his historical impact on the world we live in.
The Life of The Last Prophet , is a concise and authentic account of the life of the Prophet Muhammad (S) written by Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens. This book is the printed version of the spoken word album of the same name and also includes a selection of prophetic sayings and detailed references.
This is an easy-to-understand pocket reference book on the life of the Prophet Muhammad.Most importantly, it explains the significance of the Prophet?s life, withthe special focus on his teachings and its relevance in the present world.
The author provides a clear and fast-paced account of the battles and internal struggles of the four caliphs, as well as that of the fifth, Hasan ibn Ali. He avoids long excursions into the technical intricacies and obscure historical detail found in longer books. However, he refreshingly puts forward a balanced and convincing analysis of the contentious issues involving the four caliphs, such as Ali ibn Abi Talib’s delay in giving the pledge, the insurgency against Uthman, the battles of the Camel and Siffin, and the disputes between Ali and Muawiya (may Allah be pleased with them all).
The author’s analysis leaves the reader with a clear understanding and helps to increase the love and respect for the Prophet of Allah and his Companions.
This book will surely satisfy your curiosity about the immediate period after the Prophet’s (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) departure from this world. It will relieve your heart of any confusion you feel about the events of that time. This is a book written for readers of any age, hence an inspiring read for the young and old alike.
Golden Stories of Abu Bakr As-Siddeeq (RA) This book provides detailed and insightful glimpses into the extraordinary life of the first Caliph of the Muslims, Abu Bakr As-Siddeeq (RA) and his massive contribution to all of humanity; As a principled and disciplined young person in Makkah A successful businessman Embracing Islam under the tutelage of the prophet (SAW) and laying the groundwork for Islam’s spread across the globe. In a world currently needing moral and ethical leadership based on the divine revelations of Allah, the life of Abu Bakr offers a blueprint to a successful life to those Muslims and non Muslims who are searching for the truth. He was a truly a man for all ages, encompassing all aspects of complete individual, as an intellectual, Companion of the Prophet and Caliph.
Sayyida Khadijah (Ra) the first wife of Prophet Mohammed (SAW), The Mother of the Believers. She was a shining example to all Muslim men and women. Even during the pre-Islamic times, she was known as Taahirah – the pure and righteous one.
This book includes authentic accounts highlighting her intelligence, commitment to the deen, sincere belief in Allah swt, and her perseverance during the most difficult circumstances. It transports the reader back in time to the very beginning of Islam, providing deep insights into her life and the lives of her children and grandchildren.
This book is a wonderful, well-researched edition to the body of biographical work encompassing the live of the Prophet (saw), his family, companions and followers.
This is an outline of the main contours of Wstern scholarshop on the life and achievements of the Prophet Muhammad. It aim to highlight a perceived lack of objectivity and to focus on the need to study Islam from a scholarly and objective angle.
Description from the publisher:
These 178 companions are those who accepted Islam in their childhood and spent it being around Prophet صلی الله علیه وآله وسلّم and getting benefits from his teachings and learning from his manners. The Prophet used to love the children and his behaviour with them is model to follow. He taught them the manners of eating, talking to theirs elders, behaving with other children, along with guiding them to the basic points of Islamic teachings.
It includes the biography of the following companions:
Hasan bin ‘Ali رضی الله عنه
Husain bin ‘Ali رضی الله عنه
Abdullah bin Zoubir رضی الله عنه
Abdullah bin ‘Abbas رضی الله عنه
Abdullah bin Ja’far رضی الله عنه
Abdullah bin ‘Umar رضی الله عنه
Abdullah bin ‘Amr رضی الله عنه
Usamah bin Zaid رضی الله عنه
Anas bin Malik رضی الله عنه
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Why Properly Selecting Your Franchisees is essential?
As a franchise specialist, I frequently hear, “What are some concerns that should be thought about when you franchise your service?”
Choosing the Right franchise for sale Melbourne one of the most vital concerns when you franchise your organization is picking the best Franchisees. If your initial couple of Franchisees are not pleased when you franchise your organization, it is virtually impossible to offer more franchises.
The initial location of correctly certifying Franchisees when you franchise your organization is monetary:
Do your prospective Franchisees currently have, or can they get enough money to open and have sufficient functioning capital to release and run the business?
When you franchise your business, can your Franchisees sustain themselves and their households until the franchise business achieves profitability?
Over the long term, when you franchise your business, can your Franchisees cover their expenditures on what they can fairly anticipate taking out of the franchise place?
Is the person’s credit report worthy, so they can acquire additional funds if required?
When you franchise your service, the next location on which to focus to guarantee you sell franchise for sale melbourne just to those people most likely to do well as Franchisees is the prospect’s background and character:
- Work experience
Personality (The individual may be experienced and certified, yet if they dislike dealing with consumers, as your franchise model calls for the Franchisee to be the general public face of the business, it will certainly not function.).
Litigation history (Do you want to grant a franchise to someone unreliable or most likely to take you to court?).
Vision/ethics (Does the possible Franchisee share the Franchisor’s approach, desire, and integrity?).
A team gamer (One of the keystones of franchising is that all Franchisees should support the system. Franchisees can’t be mavericks).
A mature and stable individual life (A well-grounded person is more likely to be a successful Franchisee.).
Emphasis (Can and will the person concentrate on making the franchise business effective?).
It can be a problem for the Franchisor to manage an improperly outfitted or underqualified Franchisee. As a result, you must be discerning in awarding franchise business and not offer a franchise merely to get a check when you franchise your business.

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Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) are leaning on the White House to...
A Tea Party group is criticizing Yellen's meeing with Obama ahead of the midterms.
On the job eight months, she remains largely unknown to the American public.
The bill passed 319-108, one year after a fight between the GOP and Obama led to a shutdown.
Lawmakers will try again to pass a short-term funding bill.
The economy continues to grow, but not at a higher level, bank says.
A growing number of economists say that U.S. fiscal policy is moving in the right direction but...
A broad range of lawmakers are pushing the Federal Reserve to tighten its rules on future emergency...
Senators voted to require a community banker in one of the bank’s seven seats.
Tech stocks plunged after Janet Yellen said some firms appear "substantially stretched."
Fed Chairwoman Yellen is scheduled to deliver a semiannual monetary policy report Tuesday.
House Republicans are split on how to try and block his planned action.
Congress must pass a budget bill by Dec. 11 to fund the government.
The senator called on Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen to tackle wealth inequality.
Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen warned Thursday that a large number of Americans remain “...
The subpar labor market was cited as a reason for not hiking rates.
Avoiding a shutdown is at the top of the agenda as lawmakers return.
The government can thank the Federal Reserve in part for a rosier fiscal outlook.
Several retail and merchants groups on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a March ruling...
The Fed remains on pace to wrap up its stimulus efforts in October.
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Cambodia's film industry is expected to play a greater role on the global stage after a treaty was signed with France on Thursday making it easier for the country to be named a co-production partner in international films.
The agreement will allow Cambodian investors to become a major stakeholder in international films to which they contribute a minimum of 10 per cent of the funding, according to Phoeung Sakona, minister of culture and fine arts.
Speaking at the opening of the fourth Cambodia International Film Festival (CIFF) at Legend Cinema on Saturday evening, Sakona said the agreement could have important consequences for a new adaptation of Francois Bizot’s Khmer Rouge memoir The Gate. French filmmaker Régis Wargnier (Indochine) will direct the movie, which is set to begin filming in January. French-Cambodian director Rithy Panh is also involved in the production.
Cedric Eloy, CEO at the Cambodia Film Commission, which co-organised the festival with the Bophana Audiovisual Resource Centre, praised the move, saying the treaty gives Cambodia input in the content, artistic side and technical sides of films.
“It will give hope to filmmakers here not to make projects that are based only on this small market but to have projects that are universal and can be interesting to other countries.”
He added that the treaty will allow Cambodia to co-operate in heritage protection, training, exchanges and film festivals.
France has already signed a similar co-production agreement with other Asian countries such as India, China, Japan and South Korea.
The announcement came as this year’s CIFF launched in a ceremony featuring traditional Cambodian dance and the screening of two Cambodian short films.
At the event, the festival awarded recognition to director Rithy Panh and actor Thon Thanet, for director of the year and actress of the year, respectively.
Panh’s critically acclaimed film The Missing Picture has been shortlisted for an Academy Award and was awarded a prize at Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, but this was the director’s first Cambodian award.
He said: “It’s very important for me to be recognised by my own country.”
This year’s edition of CIFF, organised by the Cambodia Film Commission and the Bophana Centre, features more than 80 screenings across five Phnom Penh venues over five days this week.
As well as screening recent celebrated Cambodian films such as The Missing Picture, A River Changes Course and Where I Go, it will also premiere Hok Visal’s new feature film Gems on the Run. Other highlights include Indonesian and Indian films.
Eloy said: “I think the festival and the film industry are getting better every year.”


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Streaming service HIDIVE has announced that it has acquired the rest of the LUPIN THE 3RD TV animation franchise to join its recent acquisition and simulcast of Part 6. Readon for the details.
As part of the 50th-anniverssary for the Lupin The Third franchise, the official YouTube channel for the anime series' long-time soundtrack composer Yuji Ohno has posted a special studio session video of "THEME FROM LUPIN Ⅲ 2021," the OP theme for the ongoing series Lupin the Third PART 6. Check out Yuji Ohno & Lupintic Six's cool performance after the jump!
Along with a new key visual featuring the protagonist Lupin The Third and women who hold the key of the story, the official website for the ongoing TV anime series Lupin the Third PART 6 announced today that it will enter its second cour in January 2022. The keyword for the new cour is "women." Hit the jump for more details.
Do you have a hand as steady as a thief's? Then you may be able to grab one of these Lupin the Third Part 6 figures — if you're at an arcade in Japan, that is. These new figures depict Lupin and Fujiko as they appear in the anniversary series. Have a look after the jump!
If you're a Lupin the Third fan, this is your year. We're getting a new series, new books, and lots of gorgeous merch — including a limited-edition ukiyo-e print set. The wood blocks recreate a memorable moment from Hayao Miyazaki's The Castle of Cagliostro. But there are only a few available, so hit the jump while you can!
Watch the Lupin Gang take London — with Zenigata not far behind — in the opening for Lupin the Third Part 6! A non-credit upload of the new series OP depicts familiar locations around town, where they'll cross paths with Sherlock Holmes himself. Have a look after the jump!


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One of my best friend’s father died from end stage alcoholism. His liver finally just shut down. He was only 54 at the time. What makes this even sadder is that even though he knew he was dying, he still drank every day until he passed away at home.
For the longest time when I thought of an alcoholic, I thought about their family. In my mind a alcoholic was a violent person who beat their family. I thought about the beatings that might have been handed out. I never really thought about what the alcoholic was doing to their body. Up until my friends father, I never knew anyone who died from alcoholism. I knew plenty alcoholics but I never knew the damage it could do to your body.
Some of the more common problems in end stage alcoholism deal with your liver. There is fatty liver which is a build up of fat in your liver cells. There is also alcoholic liver disease or Cirrhosis of the liver. Alcoholic cirrhosis can happen after over a decade of drinking. With cirrhosis of the liver, scar tissue starts to replace normal and healthy tissue. This scar tissue blocks the flow of blood through the liver which means it will not work as it should. Cirrhosis is the 12th leading cause of death by disease.
A majority of the time there is no symptoms of Cirrhosis in the early stages but as time goes on and you continue to drink you may start experience exhaustion, loss of appetite, abdominal pain and spider like blood vessel on your skin. As the disease progresses and your liver loses more and more of its healthy tissue you may find yourself experiencing jaundice. Jaundice is the yellowing of the skin and eyes and occurs when the liver does not absorb enough bilirubin. You might also start bruising and bleeding easier because you liver is not producing enough proteins needed for blood clotting.
Another complication that comes from Cirrhosis is the risk of toxins in the blood or even the brain. Your liver can not remove the toxins from the blood and it can travel to your brain. The risk of toxic build up could be fatal if it is not treated. These are just some of the complications that can come from cirrhosis.
One of worst things about liver damage is that it can not be reversed. Cirrhosis can not be reversed. Once the damage is done, it is done. The good news is you can stop or at least prolong further progression and ease some of the complications. In order to do that, you would simply have to stop drinking. For some people, it is not that easy. This is the reason why most people in end stage usually wind up dead. They literally drink themselves to death and their liver can not handle it anymore.


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Associate Director of Clinical Activities
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF, www.omrf.org) is seeking an Associate Director of Clinical Activities to join the Arthritis and Clinical Immunology Research Program.
Job Summary/Basic Function
Provides strategic leadership and business management of clinics by setting objectives, planning, staffing and directing activities. Ensures efficient, economic and quality performance to support and provide quality health care services. Recommends administrative policy changes and consults with and advises Vice President of Clinical Affairs and Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of problems related to clinic operations. Acts as a liaison between clinics and Accounting and trains staff accordingly. Oversees business aspects of clinics and ancillary services and works closely with administration to meet goals and objectives while continually looking for opportunities to improve processes. Provides guidance and supervision to clinic managers and supervisors. Responsible for developing and executing marketing plans to the community. Oversees review of billing procedures for accurate coding of services and supplies. Oversees all functions relating to the revenue cycle to maximize collections of payments. Analyzes revenue data and reports to the Vice President of Clinical Affairs and Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. Performs chart audits to ensure revenue integrity, clinical compliance and adherence to regulatory standards and guidelines. Oversees contracts and contract compliance.
: Bachelor's degree and three years experience. Must have excellent understanding and ability to apply accounting and business principles in a clinical and clinical research setting. Must be a professional, self-starting leader, with a strong work ethic, superb problem solving skills and excellent analytical abilities. Must be able to work independently and with a diverse team.
: Master's degree in business, finance, accounting, health care administration or related field preferred. Ideal applicants will have clinical management experience, as well as clinical trial exposure.
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Often, housing is a family’s largest expenditure. Sometimes more than half of a family’s income will go towards their rent, mortgage payments, or making necessary home repairs and improvements. Many households save for years to build their homes room-by-room or to purchase a new home.
A housing subsidy should be designed to help poor households obtain decent, affordable housing. While subsidies can help ensure access to housing, they can also be fiscally irresponsible, regressive, or drastically distort the housing market. Subsidy programs should be periodically reviewed to make sure they are targeting the population in need.
Housing subsidies sometimes have unintended consequences. Rent control, for example, may be put in place as a “temporary” measure to limit the rise in rents in markets with high housing demand but restricted supply. Short-term, it can keep rents affordable and reduce speculation. However, once in place, rent control is notoriously difficult to dismantle, resulting in price disparities between rent controlled and non-rent controlled units. Landlords are then discouraged from creating more rental units and/or maintaining their buildings, and a “gray” rental housing market develops.


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What numbers should you be looking for in your blood sugar testing?
While individual goals will vary, there are some general guidelines that are suggested by diabetes professionals.
The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) recommends the following general blood sugar testing goals for adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes:
- Preprandial (fasting, or before a meal) — <110 mg/dl (6.1 mmol/l)
- Two hours postprandial (after the start of a meal) — <140 mg/dl (7.8 mmol/l)
- A1C (three month blood sugar average) — 6.5% or lower
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) suggests slightly different targets*:
- Preprandial — 80-130 mg/dl (3.9-7.2 mmol/l)
- Postprandial (1-2 hours) — <180 mg/dl (<10.0 mmol/l)
- A1C (three month blood sugar average) — 7.0% or lower for adults, <7.5% for all pediatric age groups
- eAG (estimated average glucose)** — 154 mg/dl equals 7% A1C, 126 mg/dl equals 6% A1C
* These goals are for non-pregnant adults who have no history of severe hypoglycemia. Less stringent goals may be needed for some people, such as those who regularly have severe low blood sugar episodes, older people, people with health problems, and children and adolescents.
** Estimated average glucose, or eAG, is a format your healthcare professional uses for providing your A1C result. The eAG result is reported in the same units as you use for blood sugar monitoring when your blood sugar is checked by the medical lab.
The American Diabetes Association recommends slightly higher A1C goals for young people:
- Children under 19 years old: Less than 7.5%
Hope Warshaw, MMSc, RD, CDE, diabetes educator, consultant, and member of the CanAm Care advisory board; and Riva Greenberg, diabetes patient-expert, author, speaker, and Huffington Post columnist contributed to this article.
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Key Point: While the Oplot might be better than Russia’s “line” tanks, the tiny numbers in service render its advantages irrelevant.
The T-84 Oplot-M is Ukraine’s latest Main Battle Tank. While it hasn’t seen combat service in the Ukrainian military, the type contains many advanced features. But the Oplot is hardly a clean slate design. In many ways, it is simply a highly advanced version of the T-80U main battle tank, one of the most lethal tanks the Soviet Union produced. But how did the T-80U become the T-84?
To understand where the T-84 comes from, it is important to understand its heritage. Like the T-64 and the T-80UD, the T-84 is a product of the Ukrainian Kharkiv Morozov Machine Design Bureau (KhKBM). As such, it draws many design features from the earlier tanks. The roots of the T-84 lie in a 1970s Soviet project to improve the T-64B: the Object 476 “Kedr.” In this project, the seven hundred horsepower 5TDF diesel engine in the T-64 is replaced by the more powerful 6TD engine, and the turret protection is set up in a manner that would become the setup on the T-80U. As the T-80U didn’t use diesel engines, preferring the GTD-series of gas turbine engines, the 6TD went unused on the basic T-80U. However due to some problems and the high cost of the GTD-series of engines (ten times that of the 6TD), a diesel variant of the T-80U was built, called the T-80UD (Object 478B). Introduced in 1985, the T-80UD was one of the best MBTs fielded by the Soviet Army before the dissolution of the union. This tank was the basis on which the Oplot would be built upon.
The lineage from the T-80UD to the T-84 is clearly traceable, as different variants of the T-80UD for export and versions of the T-84 all use the Object 478 designation. At the time of the dissolution of the Soviet Union, various versions of the T-80UD were being trialed with advanced equipment such as the Prana and Shtora Active Protection Systems (APS). Shtora was fit to the command tank variants of the T-80U, the T-80UK. The Soviets wanted to fit these to the T-80UD as well, so they commissioned a prototype that implemented Shtora and welded turret modules that improved protection. This prototype was called the Object 484, or T-80UDK.
The designers at KhKBM post-dissolution realized that it would be good for business if they rolled all of these advanced features into their own “new” tank. The T-80UD already was an export success, with sales to Pakistan. The process of creating the “new” T-84 began with the upgrading of the 6TD engine. The original 6TD-1 as installed on the T-80UD had a horsepower of around 1000 horsepower. The 6TD-2 upped this to 1200 horsepower, allowing the tank to retain its mobility with the increased weight of additional modules. The welded turret was also incorporated. The research and development to create welded turrets were there prior to the collapse of the union, but at the time, disrupting the production of cast turrets was not seen as a logical tradeoff to switch to welded production. When restarting production after the collapse, no reason was seen not to transition to the superior welded design, which gave better protection, greater upgrade potential of the armor in the future, and increased survivability. The first T-84 “Oplot,” designation Object 478DU2 rolled off the assembly line in the spring of 1995. The only substantive differences from the first T-80UDs were the new welded turrets, standard Shtora installations, and 6TD-2 engines. These changes added two tons of weight to the design, bringing the weight up to forty-eight tons.
However, this basic T-84 design was not adopted by any nation. So KhKBM continued improving the design. One problem that came with the dissolution of the union was a lack of new 2A46 125 millimeter tank guns to arm new production T-84s with. Various plants and industries were retooled, and Ukraine began producing its own indigenous KBA-3 125 millimeter tank gun, a close copy of the 2A46M-1. In addition, the “Kontakt-5” ERA that was used on the T-80UDs was also produced in Russia. For later versions of the T-84, domestic “Nozh” ERA was produced. Unlike Kontakt-5, which has limited effectiveness against kinetic energy projectiles such as the APFSDS projectiles used by most tanks, Nozh is designed to defeat these as well as HEAT warheads. The Soviet-era “Shtora” APS was replaced by the new “Warta” APS with the same capabilities but new sensors. Other changes included the addition of an APU, changes to the side screens to improve protection there, new radionavigation equipment, and new “shoes” for the tracks to reduce wear on road surfaces. With all these improvements, this “new” T-84 was called T-84U or Object 478DU9. Ten of these machines were acquired by the Ukrainian military in 2000.
While the T-84U Oplot (Object 478DU9) was adopted by the Ukrainian military, KhKBM also was gunning for contracts in NATO countries, specifically Turkey To this end, they created a version of the T-84 with a 120 millimeter NATO gun. Called the “Yatagan” or T-84-120 (designation Object 487N), this tank was more than a simple gun conversion of the T-84. Because 120mm NATO ammunition is one-piece, and standard 125 millimeter ammunition is two-piece, a new autoloader design was devised for the Yatagan. This allowed the storage of some rounds in a blow-out compartment similar to those used on the M1 Abrams to increase the chances of crew survival in an ammo strike. A 120 millimeter gun-launched ATGM along with the fire control systems to guide it was also part of the Yatagan package. However, Turkey, in the end, decided not the acquire the Yatagan, and the project faded into obscurity.
Sometime in the mid-2000s, KhKBM realized that the T-84U tanks adopted by the Ukrainian military in the early 2000s were getting outdated and needed replacement. Here, the T-84 “Oplot-M” or BM Oplot (designation Object 478DU9-1) project was born. Planned as a modernization kit for the ten T-84Us already adopted by the Ukrainian military, this kit improves the protection of the type by installing a newer “Nozh-2”/“Duplet” ERA with improved resistance to all threat types. It also adds the massive PKN-6 stabilized thermal commander sight to the tank (commonly known as the “bucket”). While earlier versions of the T-84 and T-80UD had stabilized commander sights and gunner thermal sights, the PKN-6 introduced the thermal function for the commander, allowing the BM Oplot to have a true analog to the American M1A2’s CITV sight. Due to the size of the PKN-6, the commander’s machine gun was also moved. The engine was also changed to the 6TD-2E, a more ecological version of the 6TD-2 that produces less toxic exhaust. Some changes are made to the ammunition storage as well, with some rounds being stored in the turret bustle with blowout panels to protect against ammunition cookoff. The order to modernize all Oplots in Ukrainian service to the BM Oplot standard was given in May 2009, however lack of funds has delayed this upgrade. Only one tank has been seen with this package in Ukraine. The BM Oplot upgrade package adds another three tons, bringing the weight up to fifty-one tons.
Fortunately for KhKBM, the BM Oplot found limited success on the export scene. In 2011, Thailand signed a contract to buy forty-nine BM Oplot-Ms modified for Thai service. These Oplots were called Oplot-T (designation Object 478DU9-T) and featured an air conditioner, and different radios and APU. However, the slow pace of delivery caused Thailand to cancel the full contract.
A rough comparative evaluation of the Oplot’s combat qualities versus its Russian counterparts can be found in the Malaysian tank trials in the 2000s. A basic variant of the T-84 (designation Object 478DU7, a variation of the Object 478DU2) performed at around the same level as Russia’s export T-90S. If the Ukrainian ERA systems hold up to their claims, the BM Oplot would be a rough equivalent for any tank Russia can field. The independent commander thermal sight gives better situational awareness than a standard T-72B3, T-90A, or even the T-80BVM, Russia’s take on T-80 modernization. Recent tanks such as the T-90M or the proposed T-72B3M might match the BM Oplot in capability, and the new T-14 “Armata” almost definitely surpasses it. While the BM Oplot might be better than Russia’s “line” tanks, the tiny numbers in service render its advantages irrelevant. The T-84U’s poor performance at Strong Europe 2018 may also cast doubt on the quality of Ukrainian sights versus modern Western tanks.
Charlie Gao studied Political and Computer Science at Grinnell College and is a frequent commentator on defense and national security issues.
This article first appeared in 2018 and is reprinted due to reader interest.
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Ending a marriage can be an emotional prospect for Oregon couples. Contrary to popular belief, though, emotions should not be running the show. Foresight matters when it comes to many different matters in life, including divorce. Giving careful consideration to the future and the actual divorce process can help both parties come away with a secure financial standing.
One of the approaches to keep costs low and secure future financial success is the collaborative divorce. In this process, both parties are usually accompanied by their respective counsels as they work together to negotiate the terms of the settlement. Asset division, alimony and even decisions about how to file taxes can all be addressed, allowing the couple to come to an agreement outside of court. Collaborative divorces also tend to move quicker than divorces that end up in court.
Mediation is a similar approach, although a third party neutral mediator is added to the process. Like collaborative divorces, most of the most common issues that arise during divorce can be addressed and taken care of in this manner. These approaches also share the benefit of increased privacy, lowered costs and much shorter proceedings.
Dividing a marital estate can be a stressful ordeal, but this does not mean that worried couples in Oregon should head straight for the courtroom. Litigating a divorce in front of a judge can be a timely and costly process. While reaching a mutually agreeable divorce settlement through different approaches is not appropriate for everyone, Oregon couples who can accomplish this can typically achieve more secure financial standings for their futures.
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Ghost Town Band put on a fantastic concert at the AMP this summer. The crowd loved them. This band is easy to work with and has lots of personality on and off the stage. If you are looking for a great band for your next event, I would highly recommend them!
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Udhayanidhi Stalin, Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, on Saturday held a review meeting on the functioning of the Special Programme Implementation Department.
According to a statement, the Department’s Principal Secretary T. Udhayachandran briefed the Minister about its functioning.
He was also briefed about implementation of flagship schemes like ‘Ungal Thogudhiyil Muthalamaichar’ (Chief Minister in your constituency), Naan Mudhalvan’ scheme and The Chief Minister’s Fellowship Programme, it added.
Mr. Udhayanidhi also enquired about the reports received from monitoring officers in each district and measures taken for effective implementation of schemes.
He also sought details about the progress of ‘Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam’, CM Breakfast Scheme, ‘Anaiththu Graama Anna Marumalarchi Thittam’ and ‘Pudhumai Penn’.
Mr. Udhayanidhi called for co-ordinated efforts across various departments to implement the flagship schemes.
He emphasised the need to use technology to ensure that the schemes reached people.
Department Special Secretary S. Nagarajan ,The Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation Managing Director J. Innocent Divya and other senior officials were present at the meeting.


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Gary Rodriguez has revealed the transfer fee for Al Ittihad in Gaatasaray's Saudi club jersey. Yellow lacivertliler, star player Al Ittıhad & a.
The Fenerbahce team of Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad team paid extra for Garry Rodrigues, a two-year loan. Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad Club rented 2.5 million euros each year even after a two-year lease was announced as a forced purchase.
Former prime minister Abdullah al-Hailay and former prime minister Rodríguez have to pay a 60% commission for each season. Al Ittihad denied Fenerbahçe would not pay all the costs recorded.
Fenerbahce Rodrigues was hired free and a statement was filed that a Saudi club would pay 60% of the salary of the Al Ittihad Club in Saudi Arabia.


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Foster scored three touchdowns and broke the single-game record for rushing yards against the Colts. The second-year Tennessee product appeared in just six games last year and nearly doubled his career rushing total after gaining 254 yards in 2009.
Matt Schaub threw for 107 yards and a touchdown with one interception on 9-of-17 passing for the Texans (1-0), who improved to just 2-15 all-time against the Colts. Andre Johnson caught only three passes for 33 yards, but Houston's top-ranked passing attack from a year ago wasn't needed with the emergence of its running game.
The Texans set a franchise record with 257 rushing yards as a team.
"At halftime, we talked about the key to the game — who was going to be the more physical team," Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said. "Our offensive line, after that first series, (told me to) run the ball. That's what (we) did, and we did it well today."
Peyton Manning, the reigning league MVP for the fourth time, completed 40 of 57 passes for 433 yards and three touchdowns for the Colts (0-1), who have lost three consecutive regular-season games and are coming off a loss to the Saints in the Super Bowl. Austin Collie set career highs with 10 catches for 131 yards.


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In The Captain, best-selling author Ian O’Connor draws on extensive reporting and unique access to Jeter that has spanned some fifteen years to reveal how a biracial kid from Michigan became New York’s most beloved sports figure and the enduring symbol of the steroid-free athlete. O’Connor takes us behind the scenes of a legendary baseball life and career, from Jeter’s early struggles in the minor leagues, when homesickness and errors in the field threatened a stillborn career, to his heady days as a Yankee superstar and prince of the city who squired some of the world’s most beautiful women, to his tense battles with former best friend A-Rod. We also witness Jeter struggling to come to terms with his declining skills and the declining favor of the only organization he ever wanted to play for, leading to a contentious contract negotiation with the Yankees that left people wondering if Jeter might end his career in a uniform without pinstripes.
Derek Jeter’s march toward the Hall of Fame has been dignified and certain, but behind that leadership and hero’s grace there are hidden struggles and complexities that have never been explored, until now. As Jeter closes in on 3,000 hits, a number no Yankee has ever touched, The Captain offers an incisive, exhilarating, and revealing new look at one of the game’s greatest players in the gloaming of his career.

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The ‘Cities of Opportunities’ Asia Book Launch was a physical event held on Tuesday the 26th January at 5.30pm at the National Design Centre in Singapore as well as a live feed (virtual) event. Attendees got the opportunity to hear from some of the contributing authors of the book, with lectures and fireside chats moderated by Prof. Jason Pomeroy. Panellists included award-winning architect and founder of Spark Architects, Stephen Pimbley; Cambridge University academic and course director of the IDBE programme, Dr. Kayla Friedman; former National athlete and Sport Singapore CEO, Lim Teck Yin, and British High Commissioner to Singapore, H.E. Kara Owen.
'Cities of Opportunities' book launch | 'Voices of the Future' voxpops
“Voices of the future”: Candid opinions from policymakers, professionals, academics and civil society as to what culture and innovation mean to them in the context of cities.
Cities of Opportunities: Connecting Culture and Innovation
Culture and Innovation in cities can take on different complexions if viewed through the lens of academics and practitioners drawn from different geographies, disciplines, or fields of expertise when addressing particular urban challenges. It is through this complexity of views that this event seeks to provide a broad perspective on how culture and innovation contributes to the sustainability agenda in the context of global cities today; and a rich cornucopia of insights from thought leaders within their respective fields to shape the cities of tomorrow.


a light ax used by the North American Indians as a weapon and tool.
any of various similar weapons or implements.
(in Australia) a stone hatchet used by Aboriginal peoples.
to attack, wound, or kill with or as if with a tomahawk.
- tom·a·hawk·er, noun
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024
How to use tomahawk in a sentence
At Truist Park, which opened in 2017, a giant neon tomahawk beyond the center field fence slashes along with the crowd.The ‘tomahawk chop’ lives on in Atlanta. Now it has the World Series spotlight. | Adam Kilgore, Chelsea Janes | October 28, 2021 | Washington Post
It once manufactured tourist items such as tomahawks and bows and arrows, which it sold to the Braves to offer at souvenir stands.The ‘tomahawk chop’ lives on in Atlanta. Now it has the World Series spotlight. | Adam Kilgore, Chelsea Janes | October 28, 2021 | Washington Post
Australia will also acquire additional long-range strike capabilities for its defense force, including the tomahawk cruise missile for its destroyers, longer range air-to-surface missiles and long-range anti-ship missiles for fighter jets.Washington's Release of Meng Wanzhou Caps Two Weeks of Diplomatic Moves on China | Charlie Campbell / Shanghai | September 28, 2021 | Time
One of my favorites involves a Native warrior practicing with his tomahawk.Make your own maple syrup without harming the trees | By Tim MacWelch/Outdoor Life | February 7, 2021 | Popular-Science
Jimbo sat behind me, and patted me on the back with his heavy tomahawk of a paw.
That was right after an initial wave of U.S. Navy tomahawk cruise missiles hit their targets around Aleppo and Raqqah.First U.S. Stealth Jet Attack on Syria Cost More Than Indian Mission to Mars | Dave Majumdar | September 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The USS Arleigh Burke, a destroyer, and USS Philippine Sea, a cruiser, launched a total of 47 tomahawk missiles.$70 Billion Stealth Jet Finally Flies in Its First War | Dave Majumdar | September 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
You see people in war paint or doing the tomahawk chop and saying, “Scalp him.”Amanda Blackhorse Is ‘Confident’ Snyder Will Lose His Redskins Appeal | Robert Silverman | June 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Each tomahawk carries a single 1,000-pound bomb or 166 smaller cluster bombs.This Is War and Why John Kerry’s Rhetoric Isn’t Convincing | Peter Beinart | September 4, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
When the seringuero starts out he equips himself with a tomahawk-like axe having a handle about thirty inches long.The Wonder Book of Knowledge | Various
I told Ward to tomahawk me if he wished, but that I must rest before moving another step.A Virginia Scout | Hugh Pendexter
Trowel and spade and tomahawk went furiously to work, and soon cleared away the gravel from a surface of three or four feet.It Is Never Too Late to Mend | Charles Reade
Then another warrior rushed into the circle and drove his tomahawk into a painted post near the fire.Three Sioux Scouts | Elmer Russell Gregor
This occurred at noon, and, after snatching a hasty meal, he put a tomahawk into Jem's hands and darted into the bush.It Is Never Too Late to Mend | Charles Reade
British Dictionary definitions for tomahawk
a fighting axe, with a stone or later an iron head, used by the North American Indians
mainly Australian the usual word for hatchet
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NFL loses attempt to dismiss Colin Kaepernick’s collusion case
Colin Kaepernick’s case that the NFL’s owners are colluding against him can move forward.
Today arbitrator Stephen Burbank announced his ruling that the case will not be dismissed, as the NFL had requested.
“On August 28, 2018, the System Arbitrator denied the NFL’s request that he dismiss Colin Kaepernick’s complaint alleging that his inability to secure a player contract since becoming a free agent in March 2017 has been due to an agreement among team owners and the NFL that violates Article 17, Section 1 of the collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and the NFLPA,” Burbank’s statement said.
A source tells PFT that further discovery is expected, meaning Kaepernick and his attorney Mark Geragos will have more opportunities to gather information about any dealings inside the league that left to Kaepernick being kept out. And the case now appears set to move toward a hearing where NFL owners will be forced to testify about what they’ve directed their teams’ personnel departments to do with Kaepernick.
Although Burbank’s ruling applied only to Kaepernick and not to his former teammate Eric Reid, who is also alleging the owners have colluded to keep him out, it’s good news for both players and bad news for the league, which was hoping it could put Kaepernick’s case behind it.


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Looks cool! I think the belt print sort of takes away from the awesome detail of the main image, but it doesn't change my vote.
I love your CMYK colors :)
Thanks! I hoped the belt print was subtle enough that it hopefully wouldn't take away...I like that on the back you could see all the belt print doodles clearly but on the front it hides in the background and they contribute to the brain explosion idea factor that the theme is about...I appreciate the opinion .
YES! I love wild wacky confusing clothing!!! Really!
That's pretty awesome.
Wow. I love this!
that crazy!! (in a good way)
What do you guys think of a dark dark brown belt print?
i can seriously see this winning this comp.
Thanks everyone! I will post the dark brown and dark blue for feedback. Thanks again!
HERE IS A DARK BROWN AND DARK BLUE BELT PRINT OPTION
I'm thinking i love what's going on in front of the dark belt print, but i could do without the belt print itself. Still, really great submission.
Thanks Frickin.. always constructive! :)
Yeah. I understand where your comming from. I like the original proposed color option the best actually, but played with the idea of subtle color in the background print. Thanks for your thoughtful input and support Ciderellas Heels!
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I just want to say that there will be more concepts/sketches added to the background belt print on the right and left of the pattern if chosen and might add to a never know what you will get factor...:P
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I love it! Especially the belt print; I would even buy it if it were only that. $5
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2020 Canadian International AutoShow. Official Launch of Ivy Charging Network
Saturday, February 15, 2020 8:00:00 PM
Government-owned Ontario Power Generation and Hydro One Ltd., a publicly traded former Crown corporation, launched a new fast-charger nertwork that will provide for electric vehicles widely in Ontario.
The Ivy is a new partnership of these two biggest in the province utility companies.
The Ivy Charging Network is scheduled to have 160 Level-3 fast-chargers at its 73 locations throughout southern, eastern and western Ontario.
They say the Ivy network will be an unregulated business that can provide a new revenue stream for both companies without affecting Ontario electricity rates.
Natural Resources Canada provided an $8-million repayable contribution to help build network of electric charging stations.
Greenlots, a member of the Shell Group, was selected to operate and manage this network.
Why switch to an electric vehicle?
Drivers are making the switch to electric vehicles for many reasons.
Save money on fuel and maintenance
An EV driver travelling 20,000 km per year, can save up to $2,000 per year on fuel alone, especially if you charging over-night or on weekends when the cost of electricity is normally lower.
EV drivers also save hundreds of dollars per year on maintenance because electric motors have only one moving part and do not require oil changes, coolant flushes, mufflers or exhaust systems.
Reduce emissions and other environmental benefits EV drivers in Ontario reduce their contribution to climate change and air pollution by over 90% as they are not burning fossil fuels.
An electric vehicle’s only greenhouse gas emissions come from the generation of electricity. In Ontario that electricity is generated mostly from renewable sources, making Ontario one of the most environmentally friendly places in the world to own an EV.
Performance, experience and convenience
Ask just about any EV driver and they’ll say they vastly prefer the experience of driving and owning an electric vehicle to a traditional gas-powered vehicle. The reasons why range from superior acceleration, to how quiet they are, to the fact that they never have to be taken to a gas station and can mostly be charged at home.
Save on the purchase of an electric vehicle
The Canadian Federal Government currently offers incentives on electric vehicle purchases.
Fast Charging: What is DC Fast/Level 3
The majority of EV charging happens at home, but for those days when you’re on the road and need a fast charge there are DC Fast Chargers, commonly called Level 3 chargers. Level 3 charging stations are like gas station replacements for electric cars that typically charge a battery from empty to 80% in 30–45 minutes or less.
Most Level 3 charging stations, including Ivy, are pay-per-use and bill by the minute and can charge 100 km of range in approximately 20 minutes or less.
DC Fast chargers have 3 different plug standards.
- SOURCES: Canadian Press and Ivy Charging NetworkSAE-Combo (also called Combined Charging System or CCS) is used by most North American and European manufacturers.
- Many Asian manufacturers use the CHAdeMO standard. Ivy includes both of these standards on each charger.
- Tesla uses a proprietary standard that only Tesla vehicles can use. While Ivy stations do not use this standard, most Tesla vehicles can use Ivy chargers via an optional adapter sold by Tesla.
Ivy will be Ontario’s most expansive network of DC Fast Chargers. Find one near you and try it out soon by downloading the Ivy App on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
How to charge with Ivy
Charging on-the-go is easy with Ivy.
Become a member.
There are 3 easy ways to join:
- Download the app
- Visit ivycharge.com and register, or
- Give a call to Ivy at 1.888.550.5155
- How to charge.
Remember, only one car per station can charge at a time.
- Plug in your vehicle
- Activate your session through the app, by RFID, or by phone
- Press Start Charge in your app, or tap your RFID to start
- Press Stop in your app or tap your RFID to finish
- Unplug and go!
Help Ivy make every charging experience a great one.
- Don’t unplug another vehicle (that’s just not cool)
- Please move your vehicle once your charge is complete (Ivy has a lot of friends)
- Put the charging cord away once you’re done (don’t be tripping)
- Help Ivy keep the area clean and tidy (reduce, reuse, recycle)
More information about government programs, grants and intensives for business and consumers for buying electric vehicles in a new NewCa.com video.
SOURCES: Canadian Press and Ivy Charging Network
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