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Current: Eight Questions for Clorox's Product-Sustainability Guru
Eight Questions for Clorox's Product-Sustainability Guru
July 15, 2014 By Simone Strydom
Research fellow Scott Mobley spends a lot of time thinking about the safety and sustainability of Clorox's products and packaging. A member of the Global Stewardship team, Scott uses his degree in pharmacology/toxicology, as well as his deep and varied product knowledge, to share information and best practices with fellow employees, retailers, eco advocacy groups, government regulatory agencies and fellow consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies.
Here Scott talks about safety, sustainability and working with industry groups to find better ways to engage advocacy groups and consumers.
What does the Global Stewardship team do and what is your role?
We have professionals with expertise in global trade, product safety, chemistry, public health, microbiology and more. All of these disciplines come together to provide the needed expertise to be complete "stewards" of our products, from start to finish. From raw materials to final packaged formulation, there is really no part of our products that we do not touch.
As stewards, we're also involved in product sustainability. Part of my role is to help connect our broader corporate responsibility goals with specific choices, like using ingredients and chemistries in our products that will help us reach our own sustainability goals and those of our retail customers. While others on our team typically engage with our raw material suppliers, I often find myself being "where the rubber meets the road" in terms of knowing and meeting the expectations of our biggest customers.
Many retailers have their own sustainability programs that say, "Here are the types of chemistries we do not want to sell in our stores." I take this and translate it for our R&D team and help Clorox make choices in chemistries and in packaging that will meet our customers' needs and our own internal standards.
You also represent Clorox in many groups for packaged-goods companies, including The Sustainability Consortium's Corporate Advisory Council, Customer Sustainability Engagement (with retailers), and the American Cleaning Institute's Sustainability Working Group. What are these groups trying to achieve?
These groups work to find a balance between producing more sustainable products and doing it profitably. We simply must have that balance. Sustainability is not about being so extreme that you cannot make a profit with your product because that's not a sustainable business model.
While much of the work is self-directed by the industry, there are times when the work is in response to concerns from public advocacy groups. In these situations, we seek to first understand the concerns, and then, if there is a legitimate reason, we work to address the issue within a reasonable time frame. Sometimes interest groups have very reasonable end goals, but they want changes implemented immediately. Large companies simply cannot react that quickly, so we try to engage them and agree on a time frame to make those end goals happen.
Within these industry groups, how much do companies really share with each other on sustainability ideas? Don't companies want to keep a competitive edge regarding these things?
It is a delicate balance, for sure. We try to find common areas to address that will benefit the entire industry and work on those together. A prime example is the development of the sustainability metrics program through The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), a trade association in which Clorox is very active.
In 2009, ACI and its members embarked on a pilot project to report on a common set of sustainability-related operational metrics that are relevant to CPG and raw material supplier members. Metrics are captured in four categories related to each company's operations: energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, water use, and waste generation. Tracking these metrics, and reporting the industry average provides a baseline and indicators by which we can measure sustainability-related performance for ACI members.
Although ACI members are competitors, sharing information and ideas related to general sustainability can benefit us all. Each company can then implement things that work for our specific corporate cultures and branding. There is no one size fits all with sustainability, just like any other discipline in business.
Is there a recent specific decision or action from an industry group that has made a tangible difference in the sustainability effort at Clorox and among other CPG companies?
The best example comes from The Sustainability Consortium. CPG companies receive requests from a wide range of stakeholders — public interest groups, customers, the media — looking for information on product sustainability, and they all want different things and in different formats. As a result, companies are trying to manage too much information, differently, for too many people. This is time-consuming and inefficient.
Consortium members like Clorox are working to agree on the most important sustainability attributes or "hot spots" to consider in specific categories of products, then develop key performance indicators (KPIs) that will measure a company's improvement against each of these hot spots. By agreeing on a common set of KPIs, if successful, suppliers will no longer need to scramble to handle individual and varied information requests from their customers. Standardizing across each industry category will cut down considerably on time and expense for all.
The Sustainability Consortium is open to public advocacy groups, companies in various industries, government agencies and academia. It is a great common ground for people to discuss product sustainability issues, and this information-standardization project is helpful for everyone involved, including consumers.
How far along is this effort?
The consortium has developed KPIs for more than 100 CPG categories, with more to come. Once this data is captured, any consortium member will be able to access and use this information, and over time, drive meaningful sustainability improvements across product categories.
For example, Walmart is a consortium member. It takes this data, applies its own scoring system to it, and requires suppliers like Clorox to complete a questionnaire that evaluates how our products stack up against the consortium's KPIs. Eventually, Walmart and other retailers may use this kind of scoring system to help decide which products to carry in their stores.
You helped develop Clorox's Preferred Ingredient Calculator. What is this?
A few years ago we realized we needed a simpler way for our scientists to make informed choices from a sustainability standpoint when selecting ingredients for cleaning formulations. So we developed the Preferred Ingredient Calculator, which is now available for use by the scientists who formulate our cleaning products.
Basically, any raw material can be entered and evaluated against various human health and environmental attributes. For example, we collect information from our raw-materials suppliers about how biodegradable a raw material is, and we rate how important biodegradability is versus the 20 or so other attributes we also measure for that material. Once we have a total score for each raw material, we compare that to the scores for other raw materials that could possibly be used as a substitute in a product. This way, we see if we've made the lowest-impact and safest choices of raw materials in each product. This helps our product formulators understand the sustainability attributes of the choices they have at their disposal as they create Clorox products.
Where do you think the CPG industry has made the most progress in recent years?
We've made significant progress around ingredient transparency for consumers, who are now really interested in seeing what's in the products they use. Ten years ago, only the "deep greens" cared about this information, but today you see people in store aisles reading labels all the time. So we did this to adapt to the way people shop and what they care about now.
Product labels are the primary source of this information, but you can also find it on our web sites or use our Ingredients Inside smartphone app to scan a Clorox product's bar code and pull up the ingredient list while you're shopping.
The Consumer Specialty Products Association is one of the biggest drivers of this effort. We members agreed to disclose ingredients in a specific way, and came together as an industry to say "This is important, and here is how we are going to do it." There's also peer pressure — companies are pushing each other to stay proactive in their sustainability and transparency efforts.
Is there a final point you'd like to make about Clorox's sustainability efforts?
Yes. We put product safety — for humans and the environment – at the forefront. The fact that sustainability has become more mainstream does not mean we had to change the way we approach safety. We have a dedicated staff with toxicology, chemical and regulatory expertise conduct evaluations before we sell any product or use any ingredient in our formulas. And that will continue to be the case.
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For our Chianti, we source our grapes from south-facing hillside vineyards outside Vinci and Cerreto Guidi in the western part of the Chianti region. Our Chianti is made with 90% Sangiovese grapes and 10% Merlot grapes. The grapes are gently crushed and fermented in stainless steel tanks with temperatures controlled between 70°F and 80°F. This temperature control allows us to produce a Chianti with balanced tannins and rich fruit aromas and flavors. The wine is then fermented to dry for 8 days. About 15% of the wine is barrel aged for 6 months in new and used American oak barrels to add some complexity to it. DaVinci Chianti is a well-balanced wine of medium weight with jammy flavors of ripe plums, cherries and red fruit. It has a deep crimson color and is a lively wine with a soft mineral finish and round tannins that linger in long, peppery finish. This wine pairs perfectly with all starters, pastas and meat dishes and is best when served slightly below room temperature (64°F).


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The complexity attached to a divorce cannot be disregarded. It is a tough moment that should not be taken easy. Professional help will be greatly appreciated. You will note that a divorce lawyer will often be worth relying on. Seek to ensure that you opt for a divorce lawyer that can be relied upon. This is irrespective of the fact that it might be so hard for one to choose a good divorce attorney. It is necessary to indicate that there are different tips to consider in this pursuit. Such will time and again consist of the following.
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Have you been looking for a women's healthcare center? Health matters ought to be taken extremely seriously. If you live in New Jersey, you probably have more than one option of a healthcare center for women that you can go to. However, if you are not familiar with how to make your selection, a review may be the best tool to help you do just that. Reviews are useful tools that will enable you to make the right decision when picking a center. Discussed here are a few of the things you need to have in mind when making your choice.
A review is the perfect place to find out information regarding the reputation of a certain center. Some of the things you can learn in a review include the location of the center, how long it has been around, and what quality of services you should expect. All this information is quite necessary. Hence, you need to check out many reviews if you can.
As you try to find a women's healthcare center you need help from a review. This is a tool that will make it easy for you to identify the centers available near you. It is important that you pick the nearest one. This is due to the convenience that allows you to reach the center easily.
A review also enables you to hear from people that have used the center's services before you. This is good since it makes it easy for you to know if you are making a good choice.
The next thing you can learn from a review is what the healthcare center for women has to offer. You should never visit a center until you are sure that you will get the services that you need. Being sure about some of the services that you should expect from a center is hard especially if you have never been there before. Luckily, in a review, you can get to learn all the different services you can expect to get at a certain center. This will make choosing the right place a lot simpler.
Having a conducive environment to stay in is one of the essential needs of every human being. Air conditioning is done by some systems designed to do the same. Outdoor misting systems tend to be beneficial than other types of air conditioning systems. Outdoor misting systems entails of PVC pipes which act as water supply. In most cases, the tiny drops are usually invisible. There are several benefits of buying outdoor misting systems.
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Secondly, outdoor misting systems are cheap. Outdoor misting systems tend to be cheap compared to other air conditioning systems. Outdoor misting systems are simple and thus are easily affordable. Outdoor misting systems are also cheaper depending on the fact that they do not need a power source. The cost of maintenance is also lower compared to other air conditioning systems. Animals are out of reach of the systems.
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Research undertaken in various regions of the world has established that there are numerous health benefits of CBD oil. For example, CBD oil is useful in reducing stress, helps to reduce anxiety and depression, reduces nausea and vomiting in patients and fights cancer cells.
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The first consideration you need to make when looking for an online CBD shop is the license. An individual should ensure the online CBD shop they won't place their order is registered by the state. A permit is an official government document that shows that the CBD shop is permitted to sell CBD oil. Also before issuing the license, the local authority ensures the online CBD oil shop provides quality and safe products to clients. Therefore you need to check the website of the CBD online shop and ensure they have a valid and updated license that is recognized by the state.
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It is a daunting task to choose the best financial adviser. The reason for this is that there are so many financial advisers out there. When you select the best financial adviser will ensure that he/she will offer you quality advice on how to use your finances. Therefore, it will help you to know how to use your finances appropriately. You need to consider some factors for you to select the best financial adviser. The following are considerations to make when choosing the best financial adviser.
First, off you need to read reviews. The reviews will help you to know what people say about the quality of services offered by the financial adviser. The reviews will also help you to know the rates charged by the financial adviser. The experience levels of the financial is another thing you will get to know through reading reviews. Another thing you will get to know through reading reviews is the qualifications of the financial adviser. On the website of the financial adviser, you can find legit reviews.
You should also consider the experience levels of the financial adviser. It is important to ensure that the financial adviser has been in the business for a long time. When you do this, it will ensure that the financial adviser has the needed skills and expertise to provide you with quality services. Hence, it will ensure that the financial adviser will help you in making the best financial decisions. Another thing you can do is to check the portfolio of the financial adviser. This will help you to confirm the experience levels of the financial advisor.
The credentials of the financial adviser is another consideration you need to make. Ensure that the financial adviser has the required qualifications. This will ensure that he/she will offer you quality services. Ensuring that you choose a financial adviser that has a license and permit to provide you with the financial advice you need is essential. Hence, this will make sure that the financial adviser will offer you legit services.
Another consideration you should make is the rates charged by the financial adviser. You should also budget. When you do this, it will help you to know the amount of money you can afford to pay the financial adviser. You can also compare the rates charged by different financial advisers. Doing this will help you to find a financial adviser who fits your budget. You should, however, be careful with the people who offer you financial advice for a minimal fee. The reason for this is that sometimes cheap can be expensive. You should choose a financial advisor who will give you value for your money.
Looking forward to selling your home, know that it is not easy as you may think. Selling house is one good investment with a lot of money. The challenge is that many people do not know how to sell their houses quickly. The process should, however, be easy ones you have utilized certain tips to guide. Check out some of the tips that can get you a quick sale.
The right kind of staging is necessary for your home to sell very fast. Make sure that you conduct the perfect staging, this will either make or break the client, right staging meaning that you have captured the house properly you can get the customers having a look. So the very first thing is staging, and it should be done perfectly so that customers are attracted. Begin with staging that is correct to get started.
Moreover, price your home rightly. To sell your house fast value some aspects before you put a price on it. Just figure out how to price it, normally I would advise that you start low and not put a price that people won't even want to negotiate with you. There is always an advantage for pricing low, you are able to attract competitive bids in the long run. When you do this, be sure to have as many buyers as possible with different prices, you will then have to pick the best deal and close it. This is one of the best strategies to help you make a quick sale.
To add on that, you can opt for the we buy houses. Just simply fill out some forms in the shortest time possible, next would be inspection to determine the amount of money they will be paying you. So do not worry about anything because the process in which they handle the deal is short and you are open to negotiations. You never have to worry about getting a customer, then we buy your customer and you can sell your home very fast.
Work with a reputable real estate agent with track record for making fast sales. Not all agents can convince buyers to pick the one who does his or her work best. About the curb appeal, you need to capture the attention of the buyer to go out of your way to add some value to the house so that it stands out. The above guide has all it takes to initiate a quick sale.
Features to Consider When Choosing Personal Training as a Man.
The staying fit is a thing that most people do consider now and then. In need of staying fit one choice to reflect on is going to the gym. For instance, some men do prefer personal trainers over the gym training where they train alongside others. Seeing you get the best services in the field of physical training and staying fit choose to go for exceptional private trainers in the market.
Many firms are offering this type of services you are to research to pick the exceptional one. By checking a couple of personal trainers websites, you will be in a place to have all the info you need that will be of great help in deciding who to go in business with. When you check the gyms' customers reviews you will be in a place to determine which among them do offer professional personal trainers and competent services to their clients You need no less than a reputable services see that the trainer you hire is reputable in offering the services and is from a reputable firm too. Budget is to consider when you are picking a trainer seeks from a firm that is offering prices in line with your budget.
Go for a trainer not far from you for you to be in a position to meet your sessions on time. See that you have goals you need to meet by going for the training and have a period by which you are focusing to meet them. Check their training records are they showing progress in the people they train? People have different personality some trainers screams to you, and others are cool and straight in giving you the service see that you choose one who will be in line or harmonious with your character. Choose to hire the services from a trainer that is having proper permits in providing the services. See that a license in practising the services in the market. A personal trainer who pays attention to their clients' views and seeing that they are walking along well is the trainer to go for. Professional trainers are to consider for they will take all measures in ensuring you as a man meets your goals.
Understanding the reason why you need the services and having clients who had the same circumstances and made it a success in meeting their goals is a feature to reflect on. Area of expertise is a major factor to see you choose wisely for different training have different knowledge others are having qualifications in older adults pick the on that suits your condition as a man. Make sure you go for a trainer that will gather info about your situation and fix you with the best program in place for your needs. Pick an excellent trainer, and you will have success in your training.
Among the most important and fundamental areas of any business will be transportation, this is for the purpose of bringing in the products you need and delivering the products to the customers. At the same time, transportation may also be for personal reasons for example, when you need to move some personal items from one place to another. Being able to take your time so that you can determine how you can transport items from one place to another is very important. The availability of options means that you have freedom of choice, you can choose which one is most comfortable for you. The process of transporting items on your own has always been very difficult especially because there are a lot of requirements. The best thing that you can do therefore would be to ensure that you work with companies that can be trusted on this. There are companies today that are going to give you trucking services, you have to be able to consider them. The following are some of the major things you would realize about trucking services companies.
Once you have been able to get that contract signed with the company, they are going to deal with everything about the transportation of your products. When you have a company and you feel that the transportation company is the one that you should be working with, making this deal will be critical because they will influence future decisions. Whether you're transporting the items for personal reasons or not, the companies will be there to help you all the way. Getting to concentrate on the core competencies of your company will be possible when you know that the company is going to provide you with trucking services. This means that you have dedicated this duty to the transportation company that is providing the trucking services and therefore, every department is going to work properly. If you need specialty trucking, the companies are going to provide you with such solutions because they also specialize in the same. In addition to that, these companies are also very important in helping you to ensure that you're reducing your costs.


Good Morning my beautiful Angel..You finally came to me in my dream...Thank You..was a great bday present from you today! I have been praying for you to come in my dreams but you never do...I guess you wanted to wait for my bday..glad you did..I felt us hugging..but didn't want to see you go away...Luv u Mija...miss u so much..Thank u for my bday present dream!!! ((hugs)) always in my heart forever!
Stephanie there are so many moments when I wish I had gotten to know you better at the little Puerto Rican reuions at Pizza Barn, life is just so short. I hate that someone as wonderful as your mom has to be in so much pain because as long as I can remember your mom & Aunt Bessie have two of the biggest hearts I know. I wonder if you hear everyones prayers for her strength? You must because she does everything and makes it look so easy. Thank you so much for being such a wonderful example of motherhood to me; even when I get irritate with my boys I stop and think of you and wrap my arms around them. I HATE that you aren't here to see your wonderful kids each day, I wish I had half the strength of D'Srae she's so amazing and loving and STRONG. (Just like you I suppose) Please help us find that evil person and bring him to justice.
Hello beautiful! Just wanted to say that I can't wait to play in the softball tournament dedicated for you! To wear our "pink" shirts, I hope you watch over me and make sure that everyone does their best and to be safe out there on the field. We all miss and love you very much!! Your strong family has been doing their best on getting the word out there in bringing you justice.
We love and miss you Stephanie! Justice will be served!!! Pray and believe!!!!
Rest in piece. You were taken away to young. So sad, but to know you even have strangers looking for justice for you and your girls and your family. Thoughts and prayers are with your family, and for swift justice!
I miss my friend Steph so much! She weighs on my mind all of the time because she actually saved my life...she was a great friend in my time of need. Love to her family!!
Dear Sweet Lidia, your loss deeply saddens me. You are a wonderful mother and grandmother. The children are grateful to have you in their life. God Bless you and may you find peace.
We miss you allot Steph. Our LORD will soon find Justice for you.I pray for Justice everyday and your family as well.
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Tony Khan Addresses WWE Putting EVOLVE Event Against AEW Fight For The Fallen
by H Jenkinson July 1, 2019 July 7, 2019 at 8:37 am
AEW Fight For The Fallen is on July 13th, just one day before WWE Extreme Rules. However, since WWE didn't have a TakeOver event before Extreme Rules they decided to air the EVOLVE 131 event against Fight For The Fallen.
Airing an EVOLVE special on the WWE Network was a long time coming. The company has been discussing airing an EVOLVE special ever since FloSlam started to be a thing. They decided to air their first event on July 13th which worked out because WWE's crew will be in Philly for Extreme Rules anyway. The timing was not an accident though.
After AEW Fyter Fest, Tony Khan was asked about WWE airing this EVOLVE special opposite to Fight For The Fallen and he had a very diplomatic response.
"We just kind of focus on our shows and what we're doing. I'm really excited about Fight for the Fallen. Thanks for asking about it because it's something I've wanted to do for a very long time since we conceived All Elite Wrestling because I think it's really going to make a really positive contribution to my local community in Jacksonville, and I think will wanna come out that day."
"We're going to have a very good crowd, and I also think that a lot of people are gonna watch it on TV. And we're going to be taking donations and trying to help victims of local violence. And I'm a huge wrestling fan, and I won't be able to watch that show [EVOLVE's] because we have a lot of things going on of our own. So, I think for a lot of people that's probably unfortunate, but you know, there's only so many weekends; and you gotta do your shows when you're doing 'em. So, what are you gonna do?"
AEW and WWE will probably keep at this battle for as long as they can. The fact that WWE is taking shots at them certainly makes it appear as though they have something to worry about which might not be the best look for them though.
We will have to wait and see what could be next in this new pro wrestling war in the meantime. Because it has already been pretty eventful so far.
Thanks to 411 Mania for the quote
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Health Department report lists multiple cancer causing chemicals used in fracking in WA
A new report by the WA Health Department on fracking and public water supplies has identified multiple carcinogenic chemicals used in the fracking process, some of which have no known safe levels of ingestion, the Frack Free Mid West Alliance warned today.
The report obtained by the Alliance, looked only at the risk to human health from fracking contaminating drinking water supplies, and concluded that such a risk "could be managed."
However, the report also noted that much of the science on chemical contamination of drinking water supplies in the United State's near fracking wells was sadly lacking because baseline studies had not been undertaken and monitoring was not comprehensive.
The report, prepared for the WA Upper House committee looking into fracking, was cited on Friday by Mines Minister Bill Marmion who claimed it gave the industry a "big tick".
But coordinator of the Alliance Jo Franklin said the report by its own admission only examined a small part of the concerns associated with the health impacts of fracking and to read it as giving the green light to fracking would be to misrepresent the report.
"It did not examine the health impacts from fugitive emissions, flaring or venting from the fracking wells. In Queensland and in the United States emissions have been a major concern with people suffering from headaches, nose bleeds and unexplained illnesses near fracking wells," Ms Franklin said.
"The report noted that 78 (40%) of the 195 priority chemicals used in fracking do not have a guideline or relevant approval by a regulatory agency and 13 are known human carcinogens. A further 28 are known as carcinogenic in animal studies and 35 are listed as animal developmental and reproductive toxicants.
"These are not the sorts of chemicals we want to drink or breathe in. The report contends that industry best practice combined with communications plans to warn everyone to stop drinking water in the event of a spill should mean we won't get poisoned, but I don't think many people will take great comfort in that.
"The report notes that in December last year New York State prohibited any further high volume hydraulic fracking for shale gas in its jurisdiction due to concerns for public health.
"Given the experience of fracking for shale in other parts of the world it is odd that our health department has concluded that our public health risks from fracking, at least in terms of potential drinking water contamination can be managed."
Ms Franklin called for a moratorium on all fracking in WA until there has been a through independent and robust scientific investigation into all public health concerns relating to the industry.


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Kids, smart phones and what to do with them?
Should kids use their smart phones in schools? This question divides not only teachers and pupils but also educators and parents outside schools. Those in favour of free or politely restricted use of these gadgets argue that technology is part of youngsters' lives and learning and they should therefore be allowed to have them in schools. Those who would like ban or heavily restrict smart phones in schools say that malpractices, such as cyber-bullying, multi-tasking during lessons, and posting sensitive material about students and teachers in school online, would be easier to remove if schools were smart phone free zones.
"This (considering restrictions or ban smartphone use in school) is indeed a global phenomenon. Most recently I think it was France that issued one in its schools (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/dec/11/france-to-ban-mobile-phones-in-schools-from-september). In Finland the authorities announced that such ban in Finnish schools would be violation of citizen's freedom of speech. This means that each district or school should have their own rules regarding this. Many schools that I visit have banned phones during lessons. Many teachers are upset that they have to serve as 'police officers' hunting down misusers and those who violate in-school or classroom-based rules. I was in Iceland last week and visited number of schools. Most if not all of them had a rule that kids must not bring their phones to classrooms or that they must be kept in their bags at all times.
I understand the concerns that come from extreme ethical violations like posting explicit materials from schools or classrooms in social media or possess them for private use. That is indeed a serious issue that must be tackled before it gets worse. I am also personally worried about the disturbing aspect of having smartphones present when we are about the get something done. I have heard hundreds of stories from teachers here and abroad how having your smartphone in your pocket and sensing the incoming messages vibrating destructs students' attention from learning. Probably the best ongoing research-based effort to understand this better is Alberta's Growing Up Digital initiative that is a joint project of Alberta Teachers Association and Harvard Medical School.
The follow-up story with my 'interview' in it was published on Sunday, 26th February, titled: "Sturgeon Education Guru Backs School Mobile Phone Ban". I am posting this commentary of these stories to do away the impression that I would support simple ban of mobile phones in schools. First, this is not what I said, see above. Second, my opinion was clearly about primary and middle schools, not schools in general.
May the debate go on – this is an important theme.


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Q: pandas initialize dataframe column cells as empty lists I need to initialize the cells in a column of a DataFrame to lists.
df['some_col'] = [[] for _ in no_of_rows]

I am wondering is there a better way to do that in terms of time efficiency?

A: Since you are looking for time efficiency, below some benchmarks. I think list comprehension is already quite fast to create the empty list of list objects, but you can squeeze out a marginal improvement using itertools.repeat. On the insert piece, apply is 3x slower because it loops:
import pandas as pd
from itertools import repeat
df = pd.DataFrame({"A":np.arange(100000)})

%timeit df['some_col'] = [[] for _ in range(len(df))]
100 loops, best of 3: 8.75 ms per loop

%timeit df['some_col'] = [[] for i in repeat(None, len(df))]
100 loops, best of 3: 8.02 ms per loop

%%timeit
df['some_col'] = ''
df['some_col'] = df['some_col'].apply(list)
10 loops, best of 3: 25 ms per loop

A: Try apply:
df1['some_col'] = ''
df1['some_col'] = df1['some_col'].apply(list)

Sample:
df1 = pd.DataFrame({'a': pd.Series([1,2])})
print (df1)
   a
0  1
1  2

df1['some_col'] = ''
df1['some_col'] = df1['some_col'].apply(list)
print (df1)
   a some_col
0  1       []
1  2       []

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As summer comes to a close and we cosy down for Autumn, Aadae has curated the perfect playlist to keep you warm in those winter nights.
Aadae has had a busy 12 months. Festival performances at Green Man, Latitude, All Points East and a host of other slots meant a summer on the road, a frenetic schedule which included being invited to Australia to take part in a huge tribute to Nelson Mandela. Now back in London, Aadae will play her first London headline show on October 18th at Bermondsey Social Club and her new single 'Carousel Horses' drops on 23rd October.
The single, inspired by the circular repetition of a previous relationship, see's a shift in tempo from Aadae – a more vulnerable and exposed side to her Afrobeat inspired pop.
Born in Nigeria but raised in Peckham, her songwriting speaks of family parties spent listening to high life and Afrobeat, long nights in South London dancing to UK garage, and an innate love of the impact pop songwriting can have. As summer comes to a close and we cosy down for Autumn, Aadae has curated the perfect playlist to keep you warm in those winter nights.
Sons of Kemet deliver such high energy with the very ballsy, unapologetic 'My Queen is Harriet Tubman'. Jazz and Afrobeat are at the forefront of this track with its interesting polyrhythmic tapestry played by drums and percussion laced with call and response counter rhythms played by the brass section. This song is chaotic for all the right reasons – look no further if you are looking to start a party.
Whilst we wait for a new album, I thought I'd include this track from The Vampire Weekendssophomore album'Contra'. Mate, the first time I heard 'California English' I was so confused and amazed at the same time. This song features a medley of bouncing synths, highlife style guitars and the use of vocal effects to re-configure the English Language into melodic rhythmic patterns. Bottom line, this track is so much fun!
African Boy throws a curve ball that I absolutely caught. Who knew he sings as well as he bars?! Not bad if I say so myself. He nailed the Afrobeats sound as he serenades us with his cool, sweet, melodic tone…This is definitely a vibe, it well worth the listen.
Taken from her album released earlier this year, Seniobo sings harmonious pentatonic melodies that remind me of the melodies in the traditional African music I grew up with – and she effortlessly rolls these out with cascading Kim Burrell type gospel runs too. 'My Eye' is so beautifully crafted – hats of to you soul sista.
This track is particularly close to my heart as the video features footage of Peckham (the place I call home and know all so well). Rina Mushonga had the right idea with this one, she gives Afrobeat an electronic make over which bouncy rhythmic synths. She is definitely onto something huge – give it a listen, let me know if you think so too.
This song is a match made in heaven (literally). Two of my favourite Nigerian vocalists teamed up to make this mid-tempo, feel good classic. Adekunle Gold and Moelogo voices blend seamlessly with highlife guitars and west African rhythms as they dip in and out of singing in English and Yoruba. Whatever the weather, this song always put me in a happy space.
Susso makes some of the most interesting music I have heard to date and he seems to have an equally interesting way of creating it too. Recorded in the UK and Gambia, 'Son Kunda' fuses what sounds like vocal samples of Gambian singers with traditional west African percussion and a colourful array of electronic pads and synths. This track is super calming, it's the ultimate chill vibe – African stylee.
Every time I hear this I can't help but move – Jain's 'Makeba' is infectious. Her clever blend of unconventional percussion, horns and catchy hook make for the ultimate Afropop tune. And yes yes, this isn't brand new but it had to make the list because it really is that fabulous.
This is probably still my favourite song from duo Ibeyi. This track (like many of their others) see them embrace their Afro Cuban roots. They sing harmonic vocal chants over minimal percussion in both English and Lucumi (a Cuban dialect of the Nigerian Yoruba language). There is something quite contemporary yet innately traditional about 'River'. It makes a bold statement as it shows how West African culture has travelled and continues to expresses itself within the wider African diaspora. This is definitely one to check out.
Catch Aadae live at Bermondsey Social Club, Thursday, 18 Oct 2018. Her new single 'Carousel Horses' is out on October 23rd.


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Veterans' perceptions of racial bias in VA mental healthcare and their impacts on patient engagement and patient-provider communication
Eliacin, J., Matthias, M. S., Cunningham, B. & Burgess, D. J., Sep 2020, In: Patient Education and Counseling. 103, 9, p. 1798-1804 7 p.
We must do better science: Addressing racism to improve health and safety for all people
Rexing, C. J., Hohl, B. C., Johnson, R., Ramirez, M., Carlson, K. F. & Cruz, T. H., Oct 1 2020, In: Injury Prevention. 26, 5, p. 502-503 2 p.
Why Bias Matters in Medicine: Qualitative Insights from Anonymous, Online Reports
Cerdeña, J. P., Rehman, T. & Hardeman, R. R., Feb 2020, In: Journal of the National Medical Association. 112, 1, p. 6-14 9 p.
'Indians are the Majority of the Prisoners'? Historical Variations in Incarceration Rates for Indigenous Women and Men in British Columbia
Inwood, K. & Roberts, E., Sep 1 2020, In: Howard Journal of Crime and Justice. 59, 3, p. 350-369 20 p.
"Reclaiming My Time" Amid Organizational Change: A Dialectical Approach to Support the Thriving and Career Development for Faculty at the Margins
Davis, T. J., Greer, T. W., Sisco, S. & Collins, J. C., Feb 1 2020, In: Advances in Developing Human Resources. 22, 1, p. 23-40 18 p.
"We get double slammed!": Healthcare experiences of perceived discrimination among low-income African-American women
Okoro, O. N., Hillman, L. A. & Cernasev, A., 2020, In: Women's Health. 16
Afro-Brazilian Resistance to Extractivism in the Bay of Aratu
Bledsoe, A., Mar 4 2019, In: Annals of the American Association of Geographers. 109, 2, p. 492-501 10 p.
Anticipation of Racism and Sexism: Factors Related to Setting Career Goals for Urban Youth of Color
Conkel-Ziebell, J. L., Gushue, G. V. & Turner, S. L., Oct 2019, In: Journal of Counseling Psychology. 66, 5, 12 p.
Are school psychologists' special education eligibility decisions reliable and unbiased? A multi-study experimental investigation
Sullivan, A. L., Sadeh, S. & Houri, A. K., Dec 2019, In: Journal of school psychology. 77, p. 90-109 20 p.
Association of Racial Bias with Burnout among Resident Physicians
Dyrbye, L., Herrin, J., West, C. P., Wittlin, N. M., Dovidio, J. F., Hardeman, R., Burke, S. E., Phelan, S., Onyeador, I. N., Cunningham, B. & Van Ryn, M., Jul 26 2019, In: JAMA Network Open. 2, 7, e197457.
Black feminism and radical planning: New directions for disaster planning research
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Building Better Clinical Relationships With Patients: An Argument for Digital Health Solutions With Black Men
Sherman, L. D. & Grande, S. W., 2019, In: Health Services Insights. 12
Communicating with providers about racial healthcare disparities: The role of providers' prior beliefs on their receptivity to different narrative frames
Burgess, D. J., Bokhour, B. G., Cunningham, B. A., Do, T., Eliacin, J., Gordon, H. S., Gravely, A., Jones, D. M., Partin, M. R., Pope, C., Saha, S., Taylor, B. C. & Gollust, S. E., Jan 2019, In: Patient Education and Counseling. 102, 1, p. 139-147 9 p.
Depressive Symptomatology, Racial Discrimination Experience, and Brain Tissue Volumes Observed on Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Discrimination Matters: Relations of Perceived Discrimination to Student Mental Health
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Fake president: Telemorphosis and the performance of grotesque power
Ouellette, L., Jan 1 2019, Post-Truth and the Mediation of Reality: New Conjunctures. Palgrave Macmillan, p. 15-37 23 p.
Healthcare Providers' Responses to Narrative Communication About Racial Healthcare Disparities
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Impact of Perceived Racism on Healthcare Access Among Older Minority Adults
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Is "including them" enough? How narratives of race and class shape participation in a resident-led neighbourhood revitalization initiative
Pothier, M., Zewge-Abubaker, N., Cahuas, M., Borstad Klassen, C. & Wakefield, S., Jan 2019, In: Geoforum. 98, p. 161-169 9 p.
Long Shadow of Racial Discrimination: Evidence from Housing Covenants of Minneapolis
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Paralysis and Outrage: Channeling Emotions and Strategizing Through Play Among Bilingual Teacher-Advocates in the Making
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Personal Versus Group Experiences of Racism and Risk of Delivering a Small-for-Gestational Age Infant in African American Women: a Life Course Perspective
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The Most Expensive Cars in Hollywood
Celebrities love driving awesome cars. They are well aware that everyone is watching them on the street and they do not want the paparazzi to photograph them in any car. Singers and actors tend to be fond of luxury cars, as they have to spend their millions on something. Today we present you the most expensive cars in Hollywood and their owners. These machines will take your breath away.
Kanye West's Lamborghini Aventador
Kanye West is considered by many to be a legend, so it comes as no surprise that he drives a legendary supercar. Sadly this beautiful matte black car crashed on the doors of Kim Kardashian's mansion. Fortunately, West had money to pay for the repair. West then spent $ 1.2 million (€ 1.1 million) on a series of armored vehicles for the safety of his wife and his daughter North.
Simon Cowell's Bugatti Veyron
We all know the judge from American Idol, America's Got Talent and X Factor Simon Cowell. A world-class celebrity often drives an incredible car, such as Cowell and the Bugatti that he bought a few years ago. Cowell admits it was an impulse purchase after a friend convinced him to buy the car in a phone call. However, Cowell only drove the car twice in four years before putting it up for sale.
Birdman's Bugatti Veyron
The rapper and CEO of Cash Money Records, unlike Simon Cowell, still has the wonderful Bugatti of him. The 41-year-old star from Louisiana drives this brand-new car and sometimes lends it to his friends. He is a huge fan of this car brand and on one occasion he gave a red Bugatti to his friend Justin Bieber.
Flo Rida's Gold Bugatti Veyron
A simple Bugatti wasn't enough for rapper Flo Rida. That's why he had this incredible car painted in extravagant gold, in a procedure that cost him $ 1 million (€ 926,226). Even the rims were plated in 24 karat gold.
Jay Z's Maybach Exelero
Jay Z is one of the richest rappers in the world and owns one of the most expensive cars ever. Some say this car looks like a Batmobile. The car is made to order, therefore it is the rarest on the list. The precious car appears in the video "Lost".
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Africa set to be global centre of Christianity for next 50 years
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NCLR Representing Conversion Therapy Survivor who Alleges Sexual Abuse by School Leader After Coming Out
(DeSoto County, MS, August 27, 2014)—Yesterday, the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) helped file a complaint with the DeSoto County Sheriff's Department on behalf of a former student of Bethel Baptist School in Walls, Mississippi who says he was sexually abused for three years by a teacher attempting to "cure" his sexual orientation.
The former student, Jeff White, now 32, alleges that, shortly after coming out in 1996, his parents turned to the local church, which ran a school it promised could "cure" their son and stop him from being gay. Beginning his freshman year, according to White, teacher Steven Barnes began subjecting White to weekly "counseling" sessions in which he regularly raped and sexually assaulted the teenager to convince him that being gay was more painful than suppressing his sexual orientation.
After more than a decade of emotional turmoil, White heard about NCLR's #BornPerfect campaign to end conversion therapy in five years. He found the courage to come forward because he wants to ensure that what happened to him will not happen to other children and to raise awareness about the dangers of attempting to change someone's sexual orientation.
"After growing older and witnessing so many who are still harmed by the church and by efforts to correct homosexuality through traumatic and damaging tactics like the ones used against me, I finally realized that it is my duty to stand up against those who have harmed me," said White. "By speaking out against the wrongdoings that were committed within the walls of Bethel Baptist School, I hope to shed light on the darkness that is so easily hidden within the church, and to help ensure that no one else suffers the pain that I had to endure. I am extremely grateful to NCLR staff attorney Sam Ames and the NCLR team for assisting me and so many others who have been hurt by the immoral practices of conversion therapy."
White is now the executive director of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Rainbow Center, the first LGBT center in the state. Barnes is now the Assistant Pastor at Bethel Baptist Church in Walls, MS. NCLR is joined in this case by Hawkins & Gibson, PLLC, a law firm with a long history fighting for the rights of children abused by adults in positions of authority, including members of the clergy.
In June, NCLR launched the #BornPerfect campaign to protect LGBT kids from the harms caused by attempts to change their sexual orientation or gender identity. NCLR has been at the forefront of the effort to protect LGBT kids from these practices for more than 20 years, successfully working to help draft and pass California's Senate Bill 1172 in 2012, the nation's first to protect LGBT children from the dangers of conversion therapy. The following year, NCLR helped New Jersey pass a similar law and is now working with legislators and LGBT leaders in more than a dozen other states to bring protections to LGBT kids across the country.
Through #BornPerfect, NCLR provides state legislators and LGBT leaders with comprehensive resources and a solid foundation to build statewide campaigns; works closely with state legislators and LGBT leaders throughout the legislative process, including drafting legislation, coordinating hearings with key witnesses, and gaining support to pass legislation; raises awareness about these dangerous practices and the lasting harm they cause in the lives of LGBT children by empowering survivors and providing them with the support to speak out about their experiences; and fights in court for the safety and well-being of LGBT kids.
Learn more about #BornPerfect at www.NCLRights.org/BornPerfect.


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I've been enjoying the posts coming out of the eBay Collectors blog. Last month they had a post showing the "10 Coolest things people made with Lego".
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Dr. Randy Roberts
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Randy Roberts is the senior pastor of the Loma Linda University Seventh-day Adventist Church. He has held this position since September of 2000. Randy has spoken to many audiences nationally and internationally. He has written articles for various publications and has authored the book, Waiting and Longing published by Pacific Press.
Randy has also filled many positions at LLU. He taught full time at the School of Religion; served as a chaplain, providing patient and staff support, spiritual care and counseling; and most recently was selected to serve as the Vice President of Spiritual Life and Mission for LLU Health.
Randy is married to Anita Justiniano Roberts, who works in prayer ministries and pastoral spouse support ministries in their local conference.
Randy and Anita have a son, Austin, a pastor at Sunnyvale, Calif., SDA Church. Austin's wife, Nicole, is an OB-GYN resident at LLU Medical Center. Their daughter, Miranda, attends Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, along with her husband, Matthew Cosaert.
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Together they have worked as a husband and wife team in the area of family ministries in numerous conferences, hosting a live call-in family show for LifeTalk radio for three years. They have authored many articles and several books. They authored the 2019 second quarter weekly Sabbath School lesson Quarterly called "Family Seasons" as well as a companion book on the same topic, Family Seasons.
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Now Harry Potter star Emma Watson wants a spell as a fashion designer
By Katie Nicholl for The Mail on Sunday
Created: 16:59 EDT, 23 July 2011
Emma Watson has proved a hit by modelling for Burberry, but now wants to shine as a fashion designer
Harry Potter actress Emma Watson has proved a hit in front of the camera by modelling for Burberry, but now she wants to show off her skills as a fashion designer.
The 21-year-old, who also plans to continue her studies at Oxford after cutting short her time at Brown University in America, has been taking fabric-cutting, design and sewing classes, I'm told.
'Emma wants to challenge herself creatively.
'She's obsessed with art at the moment,' says a mole.
'She's already designed a line of T-shirts and wants to expand her skills to create bespoke eveningwear.
'She looks up to designers such as Georgina Chapman and Sarah Burton.
'She has also been studying the work of Joan Miro to inspire her.'
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Q: Finding Fourier cosine series of sine function I am trying to find Fourier cosine series of following function, but think that I am messing up somewhere.
$$
f(x)=\sin \bigg ( \frac{\pi x}{l} \bigg )
$$
Fourier cosine series can be written as
$$
f(x)=\frac{a_0}{2} + \sum\limits_{n=1}^\infty a_n \cos \bigg ( \frac{n \pi x}{l} \bigg )\\
a_n=\frac{2}{l} \Bigg [\int\limits_{0}^l \sin \bigg ( \frac{\pi x}{l} \bigg )\cos \bigg ( \frac{n \pi x}{l} \bigg)\,dx \Bigg]\\
=\frac{-1}{l} \Bigg [\frac{\cos(n(1+\pi))}{\frac{n(1+\pi)}{l}} + \frac{\cos(n(1-\pi))}{\frac{n(1-\pi)}{l}} - \frac{1}{\frac{n(1+\pi)}{l}} + \frac{1}{\frac{n(1-\pi)}{l}}   \Bigg]\\
=\Bigg [\frac{-\cos(n(1+\pi))}{n(1+\pi)} + \frac{\cos(n(1-\pi))}{n(1-\pi)} + \frac{1}{n(1+\pi)} - \frac{1}{n(1-\pi)} \Bigg]
$$
The problem is I am getting cosine terms in the expansion, which is against my thinking that cosine series expansion of sine function should be zero. Am I messing up in the algebra part or thinking? Can someone comment? Thanks!

A: Certainly you should get cosine terms in the Fourier cosine series for $f(x)$.
I think you are confusing your situation with the result regarding full Fourier series on $-\ell<x<\ell$,
$$
{1\over 2}a_0+\sum_{n=1}^\infty a_n\cos(n\pi x/\ell)+b_n\sin(n\pi x/\ell),
$$
that says if $f(x)$ is an odd function on $-\ell<x<\ell$, then $a_n=0$ for all $n=0,1,2,\dots$ (and if $f(x)$ is an even function on $-\ell<x<\ell$, then $b_n=0$ for all $n=1,2,\dots$)

A: With
$$f(x)=\sin\left(\dfrac{\pi x}{l}\right),$$
you want to find $a_n$. The formula says:
$$a_n=\dfrac{2}{l}\int_0^l \sin\left(\dfrac{\pi x}{l}\right) \cos\left(\dfrac{n\pi x}{l}\right)dx.$$
With $u=\pi x/l$, you get:
$$a_n=\dfrac{2}{\pi}\int_0^\pi \sin(u) \cos(nu)\, du.$$
One of these identities can help you:
$$\int\sin (a_1x) \cos(a_2x)\, dx= -\dfrac{\cos((a_1-a_2)x)}{2(a_1-a_2)}-\dfrac{\cos((a_1+a_2)x)}{2(a_1+a_2)}+C.$$
With $a_1=1$ and $a_2=n$:
$$\int_0^\pi\sin (u) \cos(nu)\, du = -\dfrac{\cos((1-n)\pi)}{2(1-n)}-\dfrac{\cos((1+n)\pi)}{2(1+n)} + \dfrac{1}{2(1-n)}+\dfrac{1}{2(1+n)}$$
If $n$ is even:
$$\int_0^\pi\sin (u) \cos(nu)\, du = -\dfrac{-1}{2(1-n)}-\dfrac{-1}{2(1+n)} + \dfrac{1}{2(1-n)}+\dfrac{1}{2(1+n)}=\dfrac{2}{(1-n)(1+n)}$$
If $n$ is odd:
$$\int_0^\pi\sin (u) \cos(nu)\, du = -\dfrac{1}{2(1-n)}-\dfrac{1}{2(1+n)} + \dfrac{1}{2(1-n)}+\dfrac{1}{2(1+n)}=0$$
Special cases:
$$\int_0^\pi\sin (u)\, du =2$$
$$\int_0^\pi\sin (u) \cos(u)\, du =0$$
Now, you can find the expression for $a_n$.


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A healthy relationship is supportive, trusting and warm. But in some relationships one person uses power and fear to control the other. These relationships are emotionally abusive and can become extremely unsafe.
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Reinhardt honors veterans with 'Lights on the Lake' celebration
By Laura Long
Continuing a new Veteran's Day tradition for a second year, the "Lights on the Lake" celebration honored those who served our country despite the need to change plans due to weather. The celebration, which moved inside to the Bannister Glasshouse, welcomed local veterans for a celebration to honor their service and the service of loved ones.
Lanterns were decorated in honor of veterans with patriotic symbols, names of loved ones and many creative ways to express thanks for their service.
The event, designed to bring Reinhardt students together with veterans from the surrounding community, provided an important opportunity to share in the history these veterans dedicated themselves to preserve while affording the opportunities these students have for their future.
One of the event founders, Student Affairs graduate assistant Dominique Xiong '19, shared that "Lights on the Lake" fulfilled its purpose of honoring veterans for their service while connecting local veterans and Reinhardt students.
"The Reinhardt family is a community of not only those on campus but includes those within our local community as well. The foundation of Reinhardt's educational experience is the interweaving work of all these people, not just the work of a few. The vision for the "Lights on the Lake" Veterans Day event was to create a celebration in which all members of the Reinhardt family could come together in honor of our service members. Every person's journey in life is unique. But, the journeys of students who've crossed paths with our veterans have been positively impacted in countless and sometimes invisible ways. "Lights on the Lake" is meant to not only to thank our veterans for serving our country, but also thank them as family members for making the education of our students possible."
The evening began with choral performances of patriotic songs from a student group ensemble from the performing arts school and soloists Gabrielle Woodward and Mason Greer. The space was enhanced by art from associate professor of art Jym B. Davis and his students.
Interim President Mark Roberts spoke on the meaning of Veterans Day in history and today with the common theme of the common good.
"The importance of Veterans Day is to recognize, celebrate and honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to sacrifice for the common good. The common good. A message we should all remember and need to say often," said Roberts. "It is a day when we are to put down our arms and relish in friendly relations with one another.
"Our veterans sacrifice themselves. They decide that instead of serving themselves they are going to serve their country. That is a great, great sacrifice. Veterans Day is to celebrate those people who put that kind of sacrifice for us, for liberty, for justice, it's what the United States stands for all Americans," Roberts concluded.
Josh Garner, Coordinator of Spiritual Life and Service offered an invocation of thanksgiving.
"Lord we give thanks for our peace, prosperity and security and on this Veterans Day. Thank you especially for the women and men who gave of themselves in times of war to help ensure the blessings we enjoy. The names, faces and stories come to us once again and we honor them. Their courage and sacrifice, their willingness to put themselves in harms way for a better life. As we recognize Veterans Day we can never thank our military men and women enough for their courageous service to our country and its people but today we lift our voices to express gratefulness and honor to these military troops and their families both from the past and the present. May we never forget. With our freedoms today we pray for the sick and hurting amongst us, we pray for our Reinhardt family."
Lanterns were then decorated in honor of veterans with patriotic symbols, names of loved ones and many creative ways to express thanks for their service. Because of the weather, the lanterns were collected to be released into Lake Mullenix on Nov. 12 as a visual representation of the veterans loved and supported by the Reinhardt community.
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