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HCS Op-Ed: Iowa State Cyclones 2015 Spring Game Recap – Who Improved? Who Needs Work?

Iowa State has never been synonymous with winning football, and the 2014 Cyclones could’ve easily been the poster child for “not a good football team”.

After a dismal season that included only one sloppy home win against Toledo, a loss to FCS North Dakota St. (granted who plays like a solid division 1 team), and a big goose egg for Big 12 wins— fans in Ames Iowa are growing distressed.

Despite the frustration, fans still crowded into the construction zone that is Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday for the spring scrimmage to see if they should get their hopes up for next season.

So, will Iowa State show some more promise next season, or will they again go bowl-less and hover around the bottom of the Big 12?

With this being a large question to tackle (pun very much intended), I’ll break down my analysis of the Cyclones on both sides of the ball, and from there, we’ll see if they’re ready to make the next step.

Overall Offensive grade: B-

Only one season after offensive coordinator Mark Mangino arrived in Ames, the Cyclones offense has started to show signs of life, and after the spring game it appears the growth will continue.

Quarterback grade: B-

In years past, Iowa State has been much like the Cleveland Browns when it comes to QBs. It has been a constant carousel and a constant question mark as to who the definitive starter is/should be. That is, until last season. Sam Richardson set himself apart putting up record numbers in the Mangino system that features a lot of quick screens, slants, and curls. Richardson even saw success running the ball (although some of those runs weren’t designed), as he was the second leading rusher on the team in 2014 with 421 yards. Richardson looked iffy in the spring game, going 11-23 with 145 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Richardson lacked touch on deep balls, overthrowing many of them. But, he did look okay with routine screens and slants. 2nd-string QB, Grant Rohach, who has made numerous appearances over the past two seasons, had a phenomenal day going 13-18 with 186 yards, a TD. Rohach did thrown one interception, but that came after the ball popped out of the receiver’s hands on a big hit. Iowa-native, Joel Lanning, also saw a decent amount of snaps and showed some impressive arm strength, but with that, lacked accuracy. Lanning went 11 for 27, with no touchdowns or picks. Lanning added 33 yards of rushing to his totals, and showed good awareness on when to tuck the ball and go. If ISU struggles or there are any injuries, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Lanning get the nod over Rohach, despite Rohach’s impressive showing. Lanning, only a sophomore, appears to have a stronger skill set passing and running the ball.

Running back grade: C+

Coach Paul Rhoads has always emphasized running the football and being a “run-first” team. With that being the case, a look at the stats from last season would show much different. When you don’t have a back with over 700 yards on the season, or averaging more than 4.5 yards a carry, and your second leading rusher is your quarterback, you may have a problem running the ball. With the loss of leading rushers Aaron Wimberly and DeVondrick Nealy, it’ll be interesting to see if Coach Rhoads can get his strategy going with one of the younger backs. During the spring game, not one back showed to be the star standout (as all four backs rushed within 15 yards of each other). The most impressive were freshman Clifford Kwaw-Mensah, who led the team with 50 yards on 12 carries with a touchdown, and potential number 2 or 3 back, sophomore, Mike Warren who put up 43 yards on 8 carries. Tyler Brown didn’t have a great day running the ball, but he had a decent game receiving— with a couple receptions, one that went for a 45-yard touchdown off of a screen. Granted, the team was missing their expected starter, Martinez Syria, who sat out with an injury, Iowa State will need to develop some kind of production out of the backfield if they want to put up points this season.

Wide Receiver/Tight End grade: A-

As I said before, since the arrival of Mangino, the offense has shown signs of life, and I’ve seen it especially in the receiving core. The Cyclones will return their top two receivers in D’Vario Montgomery and Allen Lazard, as well as senior Quenton Bundrage (who went down in the first game with an ACL tear). Bundrage didn’t just look good back from injury, he actually looked better — making a number of dazzling catches during the scrimmage. Despite losing their leader in receiving touchdowns, EJ Bibbs, I think Iowa State will be just fine in terms of production, as many of Bibbs’ touchdowns came across the middle in the red zone. Looking for a sleeper going into next year? Go no further than walk-on sophomore Trever Ryan. Ryan without a doubt hoisted the spring scrimmage game ball after racking up 146 yards on six receptions and a touchdown— two of Ryan’s six receptions came on passes of 40+ yards. With the departure of big-time playmaker, Jarvis West, look for Ryan to make some of these big plays throughout the season.

O-Line grade: C

As noted above, running the ball has been tough sledding for Iowa State in recent years, and the O-Line is in part to blame. Whether the reason be they’re undersized, they’re under-skilled, or they’ve got no depth, having a line is a must in football, nonetheless in a tough conference like the Big 12. The running game didn’t necessarily explode on Saturday, and giving up six sacks won’t make the QBs very happy, but the line still managed to look a little bit more promising than last year. The six sacks could be a tad skewed because of the spring scrimmage rule where the QBs are no contact, so any touch counted as a dead ball. I was actually more impressed with their ability to pass protect and to give the quarterbacks time to find open receivers. If the line can remain healthy, bulk up, and provide some running lanes, you’ll see this grade go up.

Overall Defensive Grade: B-

Someone must’ve told coordinator Wally Burnham that his seat is getting warmer, because I saw a completely new energy on the defensive side of the ball Saturday. Going into the spring scrimmage I expected to see the defense that allowed the third most yards in the nation last season. I expected to see a defensive front that gave up over 200 yards a game on the ground, and a secondary that simply couldn’t go a 3rd and long without giving up a big play or getting called for pass interference. This last weekend, though, was a very refreshing sight to see.

D-Line Grade: B+

The defensive line looked fantastic. The addition of the 2013 NJCAA Defensive Player of the Year, Demond Tucker, appears to be key in the improving Cyclones D. Tucker, a shorter 6-foot lineman, looked extremely quick and shifty on the line as he was able to get in the backfield a couple of times— where he picked up a tackle for a loss and a pass breakup. JUCO transfer, Dale Pierson, wreaked havoc at D-End where he (much like Tucker) found a home in the backfield where he picked up a sack, a tackle for a loss, and a pass break up. Tucker and Pierson aren’t the only ones who look like they’ll be effective on the line going into next season— senior defensive end, Trent Taylor, also looks ready, as he was able to be disruptive on pass-D with two pass break ups and hurry on the quarterback. As imposing as this line looked Saturday, I’d be very surprised if Iowa State experienced similar struggles on run-D like last year.

Linebacker Grade: C+

The linebackers were led by redshirt freshman, Willie Harvey, who had a hand in just about every play with seven tackles, two for a loss, and one sack. Harvey wasn’t the only underclassmen who had a solid spring showing at linebacker. Sophomore, Brian Mills, also was able to rack up one of the team high’s in tackles, with six. Unfortunately didn’t see last year’s starters, Levi Peters and Luke Knott, get much playing time Saturday. While the run-D looks to be improved on the D-Line, it’s tough to gauge where the linebackers are in this area.

Secondary Grade: B-

The secondary looked scary during this scrimmage— making big hits, playing with energy, and cleanly getting hands in on receivers trying to make catches. Defensive leader and potential All-Big 12 DB, Kamari Cotton-Moya, stood out as one of the big time playmakers coming away with an interception and two tackles. Also making noise in the secondary was senior, Darian Cotton, who also came away with an interception (which he returned for a touchdown), a pass break up, and 5 tackles. While most of the secondary played well, another player that really caught my eye was freshman Brian Peavy. Peavy stood toe-to-toe with top receiver Allen Lazard and actually contained him quite well. Peavy had six tackles on the day. Other returning starters, Sam E. Richardson and Nigel Tribune also looked impressive. This looked like the most improved position for Iowa State in my opinion, but until I see it translated into a real game, I cannot give them a higher grade.

The Verdict:

Considering how early it is and the fact the offense and defense played their own team, it’s tough to truly know if these improvements will translate into the regular season. With that said, here are the best and worst case scenarios for the Cyclones going into the 2015 season:

Best case — I know come football season I could receive some crap for this, but Iowa State could honestly start the season 5-0/4-1. Naysayers, hear me out. Iowa State’s first half of the season features two non-conference teams they beat last year (Iowa and Toledo), FCS in-state rival, UNI (who they must be seeking revenge on after their loss in 2013), and two Big-12 bottom feeders in Kansas and Texas Tech. Despite the tough 2nd half of the season, coach Paul Rhoads is able to pick up another signature win or two(perhaps against a Texas or Kansas State team Iowa State lost to on game-winning drives last year), and Iowa State goes bowling for the first time since 2012.

Worst case— Naysayers, no need for the “I told you so’s”. Iowa State loses a third straight game to an FCS opponent (still don’t understand the benefit of scheduling these, nothing to win, a lot to lose), drops a second straight game at home to the Iowa Hawkeyes, and the struggles lead to another losing season. Or Iowa State has a similar season to last year, winning their non-conference, but going winless in the Big 12. The newly-renovated Jack Trice Stadium doesn’t fill the additional seats, and the only seat that gets warmer is Paul Rhoads’.

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I propose to infer additional upstream species in a given model, denoted as latent causes, that improve the prediction and at the same time are subject to the model dynamics. Multiple causes are estimated using statistical assumptions such as minimum mutual information. The model estimation will be performed within a Bayesian framework. This will allow for the efficient but crucial inclusion of prior biological information. The method will be applied to infer a differentiation model describing lineage segregation of embryonic stem (ES) cells to endo- and mesoderm. Here, latent causes are known to be transcription factors and microRNAs, but also small molecules/drugs. Identified off-target effects of these causes will be validated in collaboration with experimental partners.

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Top 10 Health Benefits of Hibiscus Tea

Benefits of Hibiscus TeaIn this article you will learn 10 powerful health benefits of Hibiscus tea. Which is a popular medicinal herbal tea used for its amazing healthy benefits.

The popular drink does not contain caffeine and has low calories. Herbal users can easily consume hibiscus tea when hot or cold depending on their preferences.

The calyx, fruit, and flowers of the hibiscus plant can all be used for medicinal purposes. Hibiscus which is also known by its botanical name “Hibiscus sabdariffa” .

Although highly praised for its traditional uses, the herbal tea has not undergone enough scientific research to prove its effectiveness hence should be used with moderation.

10 Benefits of Hibiscus Tea

This comprehensive guide on the herbal remedy is going to educate you on the various hibiscus tea health benefits as well as some side effects that have been associated with the tincture.

1. Managing blood pressure

The natural herbal tea contains potent anti-inflammatory properties that enable it to reduce blood pressure significantly even by up to almost 10 points. This research, which was carried at the “Tufts University” found in Boston, also recommended the drinking of 3 cups of the medicinal tea daily for a few weeks to get the results.

Hibiscus tea has also been found to have powerful diuretic properties that usually increase urination while also lowering blood pressure.

Another scientific study conducted by the “Odigie IP” research agency also suggests that hibiscus tea has cardio protective and anti-hypertensive properties that make it an ideal treatment for those at risk of contracting various cardiovascular diseases and those suffering from hypertension.

2. Cholesterol reduction

According to the Purdue University’s “Center for New Crops and Plant Products” reducing blood viscosity has been one of the traditional hibiscus tea uses for a long time now. This ability to reduce blood viscosity also plays a major role in minimizing harmful cholesterol levels.

A study, which was published in the “Phytomedicine” scientific journal in the year 2010, reported that people suffering from metabolic syndrome can easily experience a decrease in cholesterol levels simply by taking a daily dose of about 100 grams of the hibiscus powder extract.

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) which is commonly referred to as the ‘bad cholesterol’ is a type of harmful cholesterol that damages blood vessels as well as causes heart disease. This cholesterol type can be lowered through consuming hibiscus tea to prevent this from happening.

3. Accelerating weight loss

People consuming lots and lots of carbohydrates and starch over time are likely to experience an increase in weight. The hibiscus tea has been found to contain a special enzyme inhibitor that has the ability to lower the production of amylase (the enzyme responsible for breaking down starch and sugar).

This mechanism makes the herbal tea highly beneficial for weight loss. A 12-week scientific study that was published in the year 2014 in the nutrition based “Food & Function” journal revealed that drinking hibiscus tea could easily reduce both abdominal fat and obesity as well as help in improving liver damage experienced in obese individuals.

Hibiscus which is a diuretic herb that has low calories is used in a variety of beauty products as it helps in flushing excess fluids and harmful toxins from the body.

4. Boosting the immune system

The herbal tea contains a lot of vitamin C nutrients which are required for the normal activity and development of the white blood cells. White blood cells perform a very crucial role in the body by reducing inflammation and fighting various diseases; hence through creating a conducive environment for the cells to thrive.

The natural remedy ends up strengthening the body’s immune system.

Having a strong immune system will not only keep a person from falling sick more often but also enable their body to fight various diseases like swelling and arthritis. This is probably the most important health benefit obtained from drinking hibiscus tea.

5. Antioxidant benefits

Oxidation is a harmful process in the body commonly associated with damaging healthy body cells while transforming them into cancerous cells. Hibiscus petals which are also used to make the natural herbal tea contain flavonoid compounds which give them their dark red color.

The petals also contain other beneficial compounds known as anthocyanins.

When combined, these powerful compounds become potent antioxidants, which are required to reverse or prevent the negative effects brought about by the oxidation process. This then prevents the formation of various disease-causing organisms, including cancer cells.

6. Digestion and bowel function

The chemicals found in the herbal tea have potent antibacterial properties that also serve as a gentle laxative for relieving constipation and other tummy related issues including bloating and painful gas temporarily. By keeping the bowels in a continuous movement state the herbal remedy increases the amount of water and nutrients being absorbed into the body.

Heartburn and stomach upset are common issues caused by a blocked or sluggish bowel hence should be relieved in time through drinking hibiscus tea.

The polyphenol compounds found in the herbal tincture can stimulate the digestive system, thus preventing cancer growth in the stomach. Most herbal tea users drink hibiscus tea to improve their digestion and bowel function activities. Hibiscus tea’s potent diuretic properties also make it effective in treating constipation, preventing colorectal cancer as well as maintaining the gastrointestinal system.

7. Protecting the liver

The hibiscus tea’s antioxidant properties have also been found to be quite helpful in alleviating liver disease. According to a study carried out in the year 2000 and published in the journal “Food and Chemical Toxicology,” the anthocyanin compounds contained in the herbal tea.

These have the ability to significantly reduce oxidative liver damage and inflammatory liver lesions all which are common liver problems. Apart from this, the natural remedy also improves a person’s overall health, particularly through its powerful antioxidant properties which are beneficial for various body organs.

8. Preventing the growth of cancer cells

The natural herbal tea also contains a compound known as ‘hibiscus protocatechuic acid’1 which has potent anti-tumor and antioxidant properties that are beneficial to the body. A 2000 scientific study that was published in the “Biochemical Pharmacology” medical journal.

Various researchers from the “Chung Shan Medical and dental College” found out that this compound (protocatechuic acid) can inhibit the growth of cancer cells by killing leukemia cells. Cancer is among the world’s most dreadful diseases, hence, should be prevented at all costs.

9. Relieving anxiety and depression symptoms

Anxiety word cloudThe beneficial herbal tea also has the ability to calm the nervous system, thus offering temporary relief for various anxiety and depression symptoms.

By doing so the herbal tincture puts the user in a positive mind frame, helping him or her to live a stress free life.

To prove this, researchers who had carried out a scientific study that was published in the year 2012. The “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” revealed that the anthocyanidin, flavonoid, and anthocyanin compounds contained in the hibiscus herb have powerful antidepressant activities when absorbed into the body.

10. Alleviating menstrual pain

The hibiscus herbal tea can also be used to alleviate menstrual pain, making it an ideal herbal remedy, especially for women who experience painful cramps and unbearable menstrual pain.

Apart from that the herbal tincture also plays a major role in restoring the appropriate hormonal balance, thus reducing many other menstruation symptoms like overeating, depression, mood swings among others.

Evidently hibiscus tea is a beneficial herbal remedy full of various health benefits. However, there are some potential side effects, including hallucination, dizziness, and allergies among others worth knowing. This makes it important to visit your doctor, nutritionist or herbal expert to enquire about the herbal remedy’s effect on your overall health before deciding to use it.

This will not only help you in making an informed decision but also assist you in coming up with various effective ways and techniques of combating some of the common side effects.

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Tesco is the UK's largest retailer, with further substantial businesses in Central Europe and Asia.

In the summer of 2014, its board made the decision to appoint a new CEO, which we viewed positively, as the retailer had been underperforming, leading to a series of profit warnings. In addition, in September 2014, the business announced that it had identified an overstatement of profits, principally due to the accelerated recognition of commercial income and delayed accrual of costs.

The company’s new management identified three immediate priorities, namely regaining competitiveness in its core UK business, protecting and strengthening the balance sheet and rebuilding trust and transparency with key stakeholders. In the UK, it reset its target margins significantly and embarked on a far-reaching turnaround programme to reverse negative like-for-like sales growth and market share loss. It also initiated extensive restructuring, with large UK property write-downs and the sale of a number of assets, including its South Korean business.

More recently, we successfully engaged with the company on improving its board effectiveness, executive remuneration and supply chain management, which we describe below.

Engagement objectives

Social: Rebuild trust with suppliers and establish new payment terms

Governance: CEO remuneration to include stakeholder-related performance targets, Retail, grocery and technology experience on the board

Our engagement
In meetings with the new directors, in particular the chair, we raised our concerns about size, skills gaps and a lack of diversity on the board. The chair acknowledged that the board would benefit from appointing new non-executive directors, while emphasising the importance of gender and geographic diversity, as well as retaining the right board dynamics.

We also intensively engaged with the company on its executive remuneration schemes, which were extremely skewed towards shareholder-oriented metrics, including the high weighting of relative total shareholder return. The remuneration chair acknowledged the need to review the executive remuneration policy and to include more stakeholder-related performance targets. This was particularly important for Tesco, as some of the retailer’s earlier problems directly arose from losing focus on the needs of the key stakeholder groups of customers, suppliers and employees.

In addition, at meetings with the new executive CEO and CFO, chair and head of global supply chain management, we raised concerns about Tesco’s treatment of its suppliers, specifically in relation to payment practices. As part of its own internal response to the accounting issues identified in September 2014, Tesco carried out an inquiry into previous commercial practices and shared these findings with the UK Groceries Code Adjudicator, which subsequently completed an independent investigation into these issues. The findings of this report confirmed many of our concerns. The adjudicator’s report found Tesco to be in breach of rule 5 of the Groceries Supply Code of Practice, in relation to the timely release of supplier payments. The adjudicator did not find any evidence that Tesco had breached rule 12 by requiring payments in order to secure better positioning or an increase in shelf space. As the regulatory body’s authority to levy financial penalties did not come into force until April 2015, after the period under investigation, no fines were imposed.

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To improve board effectiveness, in line with our engagement request, Tesco initially rightly focused on establishing the optimal board composition. The retailer has substantially widened its membership base, hiring non-executive directors with an appropriate range and balance of skills, experience and knowledge that reflect its new strategic direction. The newly appointed non-executive directors possess critical skills and knowledge of value to the board, for example direct experience of food, grocery, property, IT and retail brand development, as well as relevant experience in key regions, such as the UK and Southeast Asia. In addition, the appointment process took into account the benefits of diversity, including gender, resulting in female representation on the board of 25%. We were also pleased that the company undertook an external board evaluation to ensure the effectiveness of its board.

We are satisfied with the changes made to Tesco’s executive remuneration schemes, in particular the improved alignment of its incentive plans with its strategic priorities, including rebuilding the trust with its key stakeholders. In a meeting with the chair of the remuneration committee, the company acknowledged that the committee had specifically taken into account our recommendations in devising a more balanced and aligned executive long-term incentive plan (LTIP), considering its stakeholders, including customers, suppliers and employees, thus demonstrating greater alignment with the strategic focus.

In September 2016, the Grocery Code Adjudicator published its views on the progress made by Tesco towards the recommendations set out in its original report. According to the report, the retailer has put in place the appropriate systems to avoid late payments, unilateral deductions and data input errors. Furthermore, sufficient steps have been taken to provide more transparency and clarity in its dealings with suppliers. Elsewhere, a survey, commissioned by the adjudicator, carried out on behalf of the majority of direct suppliers, showed that most UK retailers have improved their behaviour in the past few years, with Tesco emerging as the highest performer, with 65% of those supplying the retailer stating that its practices had improved.

The positive findings of the progress report were also confirmed at the 2016/17 interim results announcement, as the retailer reported a strong improvement in its supplier surveys, with the UK supplier satisfaction measure at 78%, up significantly on the 51% from 2014/15. We are encouraged by these positive developments, which illustrate that Tesco has been successful in rebuilding trust and creating transparent relationships with its suppliers, including the redefinition of its payment terms and practices.

Overall, we have been impressed by the capabilities of the new executive team over the past few years, in particular given the sheer size and scope of the issues at hand.

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Ethiopian Trauma as told by JPost

The Jerusalem Post reported on the little known problem of the trauma Ethiopian Jews endured on their journey to Israel. Herzog Hospital’s Israel Center for the Treatment of Psychotrauma  identified the reality that almost all Ethiopian Jews suffered some trauma, such as a relative dying, sexual violence, or hunger on their trek across Sudan enroute to Israel. This was prior to their arrival in Israel and the many challenges of their absorption once they arrived in Israel.   Once Herzog’s…

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Pet Therapy at Herzog Hospital

The special services that the Children’s Respiratory Unit provides continues to expand. A totally new program has been initiated using animals to stimulate each child. Specifically trained staff work with each child based on the child’s capabilities. In this image a rabbit is cuddled up to a child, who, though mostly non responsive is actually petting the animal. The amazing work is covered in an article in YNET from October: “Four-year-old Haim gets a daily “hugging hour”. An hour where one…

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“Parkinson’s, Schizophrenia and the Middle East”

American Friends of Herzog Hospital would like to Invite you to an exciting event on Monday, February 9th at 7:30 PM. “Parkinson’s, Schizophrenia and the Middle East” SPEAKER: Stephen Schwartz International Director Resource Development Herzog Hospital Jerusalem To be held at: The Home of Greta Faigen in West Palm Beach, Florida Kindly RSVP to: Email: or at 212-683-3702

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To Midnight Snack or Not to Midnight Snack?

According to National Public Radio “Sleeps link to Learning and memory are traced to brain chemistry.” Scientists reported at the Society for Neuroscience meeting in Washington DC that during sleep chemicals in the brain help us commit events to memory. Ravi Allada, a sleep expert from Northwestern University says that the most important thing that happens during sleep is the strengthening of memory, however, the connection was unclear until recently. At the meeting Jennifer Choi Tudor at the University of…

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New Mental Health Centre for Jerusalem’s Herzog Hospital Donated by Friends of JNF Canada

Dear Friend of Herzog Hospital, We are pleased to inform you that JNF Toronto and Herzog Hospital have joined forces in a special collaborative capital project to construct the Dr. Max and Gianna Glassman PTSD and Health Centre. This new Centre to be constructed on the Herzog campus will combine the hospital’s Community Mental Health Clinic, its Israel Center for the Treatment of Psychotrauma, and its Children’s Psychological ADHD Clinic. Currently, all of these facilities are located in separate facilities…

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#HelpChildrenBreathe $2,317 raised so far! Help Us Raise Money to Provide Air for all Children! To Breathe. A luxury that not everyone has. Did you feel that, as your chest expanded and your lungs filled with air? Now imagine a child who does not know the luxury of being able to breathe on his or her own. A child who needs to be connected to a respirator 24/7 in order to breathe to stay alive. You try to call out for…

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High quality, versatility, and reliability all come together with the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 32-ohm Headphones that are optimized for mobile control and monitoring applications. The headphones feature Bass Reflex Technology for improved bass response and a superb low-frequency reproduction. Suitable for audio professionals and enthusiasts, the DT 770 delivers exceptional sound with detailed accuracy and nearly zero distortion in every situation, be it tracking, mixing, critical listening and even gaming. Wear the DT 770 for hours on end and marvel at the comfort they provide with the soft velour ear pads and headband cushion. The ear pads are conveniently replaceable and there is a single-sided cable, a gold-plated jack plug 3.5mm and, 6.35mm adapter. With the DT 770 you get pristine sound, comfort design and rugged German quality construction to boot.

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Add a rustic flair with this Joshua Euro sham. Bring the outdoors in with this tree scene pattern. The warm brown border and soft green tones in the tree perfectly complete your lodge bedroom look. Insert not included. Imported.

Includes: (1) Euro Sham (click here for insert)

Cream w/ Green and Brown printed watercolor tree pattern

Measurement:  27" x 27" (Euro)

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As challenging as it is to think, the globe economies have taken a good hard hit and, with no end in vision, money, and disposable dollars for that matter, is now becoming more of a challenging desire than a guarantee with present work opportunities.Image result for Money Lender

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It can virtually no secret that it provides become progressively difficult to help go to sleep from night, not really knowing whether you’ll still have your employment the next day or perhaps not, whether the sheriff of the Court docket may come knocking with the eviction notice, or no matter if the Repo man can come and ask to the car keys…

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Highbrow Beauty Bar & Sugar Studio isn't your typical skin care, facial and waxing business that you'll come to find in Whitefish, MT.  Owner, Angie Menssen has been a licensed Esthetician for more than 9 years.  Through out her years as a licensed Esthetician, Angie had begun heavy research on the best lines for facials, waxing and makeup; Angie was looking for products that were all natural, cruelty free and free of chemicals that would cause more damage than good!

Through hard work, long hours, and heavy research, Angie fulfilled her dream and opened Highbrow Beauty Bar & Sugar Studio in Whitefish, MT.   Angie wants to share her knowledge , expertise, and dedicate herself and her business to carrying the best beauty product lines for the face and body.

Angie looks forward to serving you and your skin!

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I'd like to introduce the Marine Mermaid Masque

This unique peel off mask uses ocean algae to the leave the skin hydrated, plump and refreshed.   It contains aloe, green & red algae, organic kale, organic spinach, and organic spirulina (has no smell).  This mask is beneficial for everyone, but especially those who experience dry skin and breakouts.

When added on to your facial service,  I will cover your entire face with this mask; including your eyes and lips.  During the 15 minutes it is left on, the serum will infuse into your skin, calming and cooling the epidermis.

This mask is an add-on service, as it only takes 5 minutes to make, 5 minutes to apply and 15 minutes or less to set. So, when you book an Enzyme peel,  60 minute or 90 minute facial, don't forget to add this amazing and unique mask for only $35.

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It doesn't really seem to matter if a woman shaves, waxes or gets sugared, some women always get ingrown hairs. I've told hundreds of women to use any exfoliant they can get their hands on, but it does not ever seem to fail, someone always comes in with monster ingrown hairs. Because my business is about 60% in hair removal I felt inclined to find a home care line that can help women with their hair removal issues.

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Highbrow time zone is MST.  If you make an appointment while in a different time zone other than MST, Square appointments DO NOT convert to MST.  This is also true if your device is synced to another time zone.

Please note, all treatments are by appointment only.

Appointments booked online are for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

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If less than 24 hours notice is given or you do not show for your appointment, you will be charged 100% of the services total.

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Sunday - Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10am - 4pm

Thursday: 12pm - 6:30pm

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Saturday: 10am - 3:30pm

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Activities for Winter

No need to hibernate in Highlands East when there are winter activities like these to take part in.

Information on curling in Wilberforce can be found on our Curling page.

Enjoy winter hiking along our multi use Homesteader and Prospector trails.

Ice Fishing

To ice fish in Ontario you need a valid fishing licence. We do not have ice fishing seasons in Ontario, only fishing seasons. Whether you are fishing on the ice, boat or shore depends on the local conditions during the open/closed season for a particular species. You can view or download a copy of the Ontario Fishing Guide Summary. Highlands East is in Zone 15.

Ice fishing huts need to be registered but you do not need to register tents made of fabric covering 7 m2 (75.4 ft2) or less when erected.

Pickle ball

In the fall and winter pickle ball takes place at the Lloyd Watson Community Centre in Wilberforce. The group welcomes new faces, anyone wanting to learn the game and enjoy getting some exercise. View our Events Calendar to find out when this activity takes place.

A unique antique, hand blow glassware or that elusive hardware item you need, there are a wide variety of shopping opportunities in Highlands East.

Skating and Hockey

Public skating, figure skating lessons, hockey league information and outdoor rink locations can be found on our Skating and Hockey page

Enjoy cross country skiing in Silent Lake Provincial Park.

Enjoy thousands of kilometers of snowmobile trails with a trail permit available through the OFSC website. The interactive trail guide is available during the snowmobiling season.

The Paudash Trail Blazing Club has compiled this list of parking areas:

  • Highlands East Fire Department Station 6 parking lot. Right on trail (once opened) 26540 Hwy 28, just north of McGilivray Road. Do not park near the building!
  • Dyno Road at Estate Road. The township plows 2 areas right beside the road and snowmobiles have been using it for years. You can use Bolton Point Rd to go to the E Trail or the other way to Cardiff trail once everything is open

Large municipal plowed out parking area at Chinook Drive near Billings Lake Road. 607 trail runs through it, 606 and 607 trails connect at that point.

Pine Grove Point Trailer Park. Access to 620, 626, E109, and the E trail.

Tory Hill

Smaller parking lot at the corner of Hwy 118 and 503. This is right on the railway line from Gooderham to Wilberforce.

  • Smaller public parking lot beside the town office and small park.
  • Behind the fire department
  • The left side of the Foodland Parking Lot is available for Trucks and trailers.
  • 2217 Loop Road. This parking lot runs right beside the 605.

Parking in Wilberforce will give you access to 604, 605 and 606

Sucker Lake Trial and Farr Road Trail are walking trails that would be ideal for a scenic snowshoe outing. In the future, Herlihey Park will offer walking trails as well.


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All Saints: Brock Bingaman and Connie Willems

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There is something in the air recently at our church and others, regarding mentoring and discipleship. In this All Saints conversation, Brock Bingaman talks with Roc Bottomly, who has a lifetime’s worth of experience in the value of mentoring.

Mentoring doesn’t have to be complex or difficult or intimidating. Lots of people have reservoirs of wisdom to share with others – wisdom gained through doing life with God, over time. You don’t have to be perfect or have had no struggles to be a good mentor. In fact, just the opposite: broken people who have walked through hard times make good mentors.

How do you get started? We’ll give some practical help for

• How to start a mentoring relationship

• What to talk about during meetings

• How often — and for how long— to meet

The process isn’t complicated, and the results can be life-changing—and life-bringing.