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Vision Zero Chicago Action Plan is a three year action plan designed to reduce roadway crashes and eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries in Chicago by 2026.

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ayor Emanuel recently announced the City of Chicago is intensifying its efforts at saving lives and preventing serious injuries through a three-year Vision Zero Chicago Action Plan. The data-driven, multi-agency approach looks at traffic safety as a public health challenge and is designed to improve traffic safety for all road users. The ultimate goal of Vision Zero is to reduce roadway crashes and eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries in Chicago by 2026.

“Chicago has made progress in making our > SEE MORE PAGE 3 streets safer, but we still experience far too many traffic crashes. The status quo is unacceptable,” Mayor Emanuel said. “We will streamline our efforts to protect the lives, health and well-being of all

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Chicagoans.”

The Mayor made the announcement recently alongside Alderman Emma Mitts (37th) at the site of a pedestrian refuge island installed at Chicago Avenue and Lamon Avenue as a part of a Safe Routes to School infrastructure project.

“I am happy that Mayor Emanuel launched the Vision Zero Action plan in the 37th Ward,” said Alderman Mitts. “We will do everything we can to spread the message of Vision Zero and save lives.”

At the direction of Mayor Emanuel, a dozen City departments and agencies have been working for months with traffic safety stakeholders to develop

The Illinois Press Association held its 2017 IPA convention on June 7-9, 2017, where they honored long-time members and news-industry pioneers who have impacted lives in their respective communities and through their work in various national organizations at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, Illinois.

“The IPA, which was founded in 1865 as an organization for Illinois publishers, has evolved into more than 450 newspapers, making it the largest state newspaper association in the country,” according to the Illinoispress. org. The Board William “Bill” Garth, Sr. of Directors determines the legislative and business practices that are carried out by the IPA’s full-time staff of 15 employees.

During the 2017 IPA Convention, the Chicago Citizen’s Former Publisher William “Bill” Garth Sr., who passed away on Sept. 23, 2016, was honored for his life-long commitment in the news industry and for his dedicated work as a board member and former President of IPA.

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PLAN ANNOUNCED TO ELIMINATE TRAFFIC FATALITIES AND SERIOUS INJURIES Continued from Page 1

the Vision Zero Action plan. The plan covers the first three years of the effort, which is based on the principles of the international Vision Zero movement. It incorporates traffic crash data, identifies the greatest opportunities for change, and establishes the City’s priorities and resources for addressing this public health challenge.

The planning process was coordinated by the Mayor’s Office and led by the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Chicago Police Department (CPD).

“Vision Zero Chicago is not a top down City initiative, but a starting point for a broad partnership that will tackle the public health crisis that affects the lives and wellbeing of Chicagoans every single day,” CDOT Commissioner Rebekah Scheinfeld said. “The Vision Zero Action Plan identifies City resources and spells out detailed strategies for how we are going to work with stakeholders to achieve the ultimate goal of saving lives and eliminating serious and fatal traffic crashes.”

While Chicago and the nation have seen a downward

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trend in traffic crashes over the last decade, this downward trend has leveled off in recent years. More than 2,000 people are killed or seriously injured in traffic crashes in Chicago each year, with an average of five people seriously injured each day and one person killed every three days.

CDOT has long-used crash data in planning engineering improvements, but this process will be strengthened under Vision Zero.

As part of the planning for Vision Zero Chicago, the City has used crash data to identify 43 High Crash Corridors and eight High Crash Areas. Of the High Crash Areas, seven of the eight are on the West and South Side of the city, with the remainder being downtown where the higher crash rate is correlated with higher density and higher volumes of vehicles and pedestrians. In addition, the data shows that people who live in areas of high economic hardship are three times as likely to die as a result of a traffic crash.

To view the full Vision Zero Action plan, go to http:// visionzerochicago.org/

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the Chatham Alliance club.

Susan J. Walker, who is the General Manager of the In 2002, Garth was asked to pass the torch in Chicago Hyde Park Herald, presented the Distinguished Service during the Olympic Torch Relay and in 2010 an honorary Award on June 8, 2017, to the current Chicago Citizen street was named after Bill Garth.

Publisher Darrell Garth, the son of “Bill” Garth.

Garth impacted people not only in the African The Citizen Weekly newspaper, was founded by the late Illinois Congressman Augustus Alexander “Gus” Savage, American community, but through the newspaper industry during the height of the Civil Rights as well. era in 1965,” according to the Walker said Garth became thechicagocitizen.com. the first African American to be Walker said “Bill” Garth worked elected President on the Illinois for the Citizen newspaper as an Press Association and the second advertising salesman but then African American in the nation purchased the paper from Savage in elected President of a statewide Press 1980.

Association.

“From there, he started the She said he also served on South Suburban Citizen in 1984 and IPA’s Government Relations Board the Hyde Park Citizen newspaper for more than 15 years, along with in 1987,” she said. “Garth led the being a member of the Cook County Citizen newspaper to become the Suburban Publishers and member of largest African American owned the National Newspaper Publisher ABC audited newspaper in the midAssociation. west.”

“His son, Darrell and daughterThe Citizen grew to a in-law Janice Garth have picked up circulation of 121,000 and a the torch and are continuing his readership over 400,000. With legacy,” Walker said. “[But] Bill Garth Garth as the publisher of the continues to be greatly missed.”

Citizen, he made sure to keep His son, Darrell Garth expressed the city of Chicago informed and his gratitude for the Distinguished contributed to the growth of local Service Award by the IPA Board and communities. news community.

Walker said, Garth wanted “On behalf of the Garth family to see young African Americans and the Citizen newspaper family, we Chicago Citizen Publisher Darrell Garth succeed in life and become leaders would like to say thank you and this is in the world and he did everything to try to see it through. truly a great honor,” said Garth. “[Garth] started the QBG Foundation named after his The Chicago Citizen Newspaper Group Inc., currently son Quentis Garth, to help children of color succeed and publishes five newspapers including the Chatham Citizen, Garth even dispersed over a million dollars in scholarships the Southend Citizen, the Weekend Citizen as well as the for children,” she said. “He was also chair of the Chatham Hyde Park and South Suburban Citizen Newspapers. The Business Association, Board member of the Rainbow PUSH newspapers are distributed every Wednesday throughout Coalition, lifetime member of the NAACP and member of the Chicagoland area including areas in the South Suburbs.

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SUMMER BRAIN GAMES KICK OFF

CHICAGO, Ill. – A dreaded supervillain returns this summer and only thing that will stop him…is science!

Kids become superheroes during the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago’s Summer Brain Games program, back again for a sixth year. This summer’s theme calls on all superheroes to unite to defeat the evil Dr. Brain Drain.

Summer Brain Games, sponsored by Adobe CDW, offers eight weeks of free and fun at-home science experiments designed to combat the “summer brain drain.” Families receive a FREE Museum Entry voucher when they sign up online at msichicago.org/summerbrain (one ticket per household). This year’s Summer Brain Games runs June 15 through August 13, 2017. Registration is now open.

HEALTH

FDA Approves 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve for Patients The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved an expanded indication for the Sapien 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) for patients with symptomatic heart disease due to failure of a previously placed bioprosthetic aortic or mitral valve whose risk of death or severe complications from repeat surgery is high or greater.

“For the first time, a regulatory agency is approving a transcatheter heart valve as a valve-in-valve treatment when bioprosthetic mitral or aortic valves fail in patients who are at high or greater risk of complications from repeat surgery,” said Bram Zuckerman, M.D., director of the division of cardiovascular devices at the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health. “This new approval offers U.S. patients with failing surgical bioprosthetic aortic or mitral valves a less-invasive treatment option.”

LAW & POLITICS

Historic Sentencing for Gang Member who Killed Transgender Woman A federal prosecution under a 2009 hate crime law resulted in a lengthy prison sentence last month for a Mississippi gang member who killed a 17-yearold transgender woman—and set an important precedent that could benefit other transgender victims.

A judge sentenced Joshua Vallum to 49 years in federal prison under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009.

The prison term is in addition to the life sentence he received in Mississippi for killing 17-year-old Mercedes Williamson in 2015. Vallum admitted that he killed Williamson because she was transgender.

The Shepard-Byrd Act gives the FBI authority to investigate violent hate crimes, including violence directed at the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community, and enables the prosecution of such crimes at the federal level. The act has been successfully applied to other hate crimes, but this is the first time it has been used for a transgender victim.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE DISPARITIES PRESENT BARRIERS TO RE-ENTRY

By Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.)

Austin, Ill., the community where I live, in the heart of the congressional district I represent, includes the zip code with the largest number of releases from the Illinois Department of Corrections; 90 percent of the individuals released are African American males.

When these (mostly) young men are released from prison, they find all of the social and economic barriers they faced before incarceration, plus additional barriers to jobs, housing, education, and almost every aspect of daily life. One in every 40 adults is unable to vote because of a current or prior felony conviction. For African Americans, the rate is one in 13.

Over the past 50 years, our penal system has become an increasingly urgent issue that has reached crisis proportions, especially in the African American community. There were about 338,000 individuals in prison in 1970. Today, that number is over 2,000,000. That number has grown every decade over the last half century without regard for the falling crime rate. The Federal Bureau of Prisons appropriations increased more than $7.1 billion from FY1980 ($330 million) to FY2016 ($7.479 billion) Every year in the United States, 641,000 people walk out of prison gates, and, every year, people will go to jail over 11 million times. This is called jail churn. It happens, because most of the people who are jailed have not been convicted.

Some will make bail within a short time; some are too poor and will stay in jail until their trial. Some will be convicted of misdemeanors and will receive sentences of under a year.

African Americans are incarcerated at nearly six times the rate of Whites and while they make up 13 percent of the U.S. population, they are 40 percent of the prison population. In some states that rate was 10 times or more.

Research from numerous scholars and organizations has been instrumental in developing a growing bipartisan consensus on the forces driving this great disparity and the additional costs this disparity places on the African American community and society in general.

A recent report by The Sentencing Project notes: Proposed explanations for disparities range from variations in offending based on race to biased decisionmaking in the criminal justice system, and also include a range of individual level factors such as poverty, education outcomes, unemployment history, and criminal history.

During my years in the Congress, I have fought to reduce disparities in our criminal justice system. I believe my “Second Chance Act” and other initiatives, coupled with the fiscal realities that these disparities have imposed on the states and federal government, have helped to create a space for bipartisan debate and consensus about how best to reduce these disparities.

I believe that debate and consensus laid the groundwork for some gains we saw during the Obama presidency. The Sentencing Project notes: While states and the federal government have modestly reduced their prison populations in recent years, incarceration trends continue to vary significantly across jurisdictions. Overall, the number of people held in state and federal prisons has declined by 4.9% since reaching its peak

in 2009. Sixteen states have achieved double-digit rates of decline and the federal system has downsized at almost twice the national rate.

Twelve states have continued to expand their prison populations even though most have shared in the nationwide crime drop. States with the most substantial prison population reductions have often outpaced the nationwide crime drop.

These incremental steps toward equal justice are now being reversed by our new administration. As reported by The Atlantic: Democratic and Republican officials alike took up the banner of criminal-justice reform over the past five years, hoping to reduce the nation’s unprecedented prison population and scale back the harshest punishments of the tough-on-crime era. Now Attorney General Jeff Sessions has taken a major step toward rolling back their efforts…

Friday’s policy change effectively rescinds Obamaera guidelines for federal prosecutors that were designed to curtail the harshest sentences for defendants charged with low-level drug offenses. The previous memo, first promulgated by then-Attorney General Eric Holder in 2013, reserved the most severe options in the federal sentencing guidelines for “serious, high-level, or violent drug traffickers” instead of defendants charged with lower-level offenses.

Given the significant achievements during the Obama Presidency, the Sessions guidelines for federal prosecutors can only be viewed as a rejection of notions of equal justice in America and a direct attack on the African American community and other communities of color. The “lock ‘em up and throw away the key” philosophy of responding to crime has never worked and never will. It plays on fear, misinformation and racial bias.

As Holder wrote in response to the Sessions memo: The policy announced today is not tough on crime. It is dumb on crime. It is an ideologically motivated, cookie-cutter approach that has only been proven to generate unfairly long sentences that are often applied indiscriminately and do little to achieve long-term public safety.

Prevention, treatment and rehabilitation are just as important, perhaps more important, than incarceration.

Men, women and young people who are imprisoned have to live in our communities after they are released. We know that increasing public safety is a primary concern of our communities all over the country. We also know that public safety is a difficult goal to obtain because of the barriers that individuals released from prison encounter every day. I reject Sessions’ attempt to turn back the clock on equal justice and the philosophy underlying his actions and will do everything in my power to reverse it. I believe the vast majority of the American people will clearly and firmly reject it as well.

As it currently stands, many of the individuals who are labeled ex-felons, ex-offenders, returning citizens, or with some other name will spend a lifetime in misery, poverty and with little hope. We can change that and we must.

Representative Danny K. Davis was elected to Congress in 1996, and serves on the Committee on Ways and Means.

In addition to the Congressional Black Caucus, he’s a member of the Urban Caucus and the Community Health Center Caucus. Follow him on Twitter at @RepDannyDavis.

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National family safety program makes stop in Chicago

For over a decade the Keeping Kids Safe Project has been touring the country helping communities connect with families to promote safety awareness and encourage a proactive approach to child safety. While providing a free digital fingerprinting service to families this program also focuses on the great resources available within the local community. In order to keep this event free for families all over the country the Project relies on committed sponsors like Mike Anderson Chevrolet “It is wonderful to have dedicated community partners to work with, the impact they are making is so powerful” says National Director Lytishya Borglum. These records along with other safety information are sent directly home with parents for safekeeping, there are no records that are data-based or maintained.

This allows families to be as prepared as possible if an emergency arises while protecting their children’s privacy.

This exciting event will feature “The Stu Show, Be Kind, Be Positive and Read” by humorist and songwriter Stuart Jacobson. He will be performing original, fun and motivating songs at 1pm. Also in attendance will be the Chicago police, fire department, face painting from Kids Fantasy Gala and much more. All activities are free for families including the fingerprinting and other fun activities. The event will be on Saturday, August 5th from 10am until 4pm at Mike Anderson Chevrolet, located at 5333 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago “Our goal is to encourage regular conversations within families about how they can be safer, that way if a situation does arise they can have more of a prepared reaction rather than a panicked reaction,” says Borglum, a mom of five, herself . “It’s a fun event and a great way for parents to approach what can be a difficult topic to discuss.”

Families are encouraged to get their child’s record updated annually.

Most activities will be indoors and the event is rain or shine.

Mulroe plan for continuing education for probation officers advances to governor’s desk

A legislation sponsored by State Senator John G. Mulroe (D-Chicago) that requires standards for continuing education of probation officers and supervisors to be established was sent to the governor’s desk on June 13, 2017. Senate Bill 1343 also requires the Division of Probation Services to broaden access to available training programs.

Senate Bill 1343 passed both chambers without opposition.

“Probation officers deal with a variety of situations that are constantly evolving,” Mulroe said. “By requiring the Division of Probation Services to establish continuing education standards for probation officers and supervisors, the officers will be better prepared to deal with the wide range of issues they encounter on the job. I encourage the governor to swiftly sign this bill into law,” Mulroe said in a released statement.

Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Awards Harry Stubbs, Jr. with the Combat Action Badge Purple Heart Recipient Harry Stubbs, Jr. received the long overdue Combat Action Badge on June 13, 2017, by the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs at the Veterans Center in Forest Park, IL. The Combat Action Badge is a military badge worn by U.S. Army soldiers. Stubbs is a Purple Heart Recipient who served in the U.S. Army for 3 years before being medically discharged for injuries incurred in combat on November 8, 2005. He was a 19K Cavalry Scout and in the support role as an 11B combat infantry. On the day his convoy hit an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) he was the driver of the up-armored vehicle. His vehicle was severely damaged and he was unconscious and pulled out of the vehicle. While waiting for a helicopter to take him to medical care, he fought to maintain consciousness and exchanged fire with the enemy. It was an upward battle during his recovery, almost losing his foot due to gangrene and shrapnel. He sustained laceration to his right ankle and shrapnel to his left foot. Since he transitioned into civilian life, he and his Service Dog, Wesley, speak to different groups on behalf of ‘War dogs Making It Home’, located in Chicago and where he received his service dog, Wesley.

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1 Commitment Made for Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exelon President and CEO Chris Crane pledged to share best practices for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace with some of the world’s leading companies by joining the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ initiative. More than 150 CEOs have signed on to the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion. By signing on to this commitment, CEOs are pledging to take action to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected, where employees feel encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion, and where actions can be shared across organizations via a unified hub, CEOAction.com.

“At Exelon, we know having a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a better company,” said Crane. “While there is still much to do, this pledge acknowledges our strong resolve to lead the industry in this important work.”

The CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ is led by a steering committee of CEOs and leaders from Accenture, BCG, Deloitte US, The Executive Leadership Council, EY, General Atlantic, KPMG, New York Life, P&G and PwC. The coalition represents more than 50 industries, all 50 of the United States and millions of employees globally. Each signatory has committed to taking the following steps to increase diversity and foster inclusion within their respective

organizations and the larger business community: Continue to cultivate workplaces that support open dialogue on complex, and sometimes difficult, conversations about diversity and inclusion:Companies will create and maintain environments, platforms, and forums where their employees feel comfortable reaching out to their colleagues to gain greater awareness of each other’s experiences and perspectives.

Implement and expand unconscious bias education: Companies commit to rolling out or expanding unconscious bias education. By helping employees recognize and minimize any potential blind spots, companies can better facilitate more open and honest conversations.

Share best known—and unsuccessful—actions:Companies commit to working together to evolve existing diversity strategies by sharing successes and challenges with one another. This will include creating accountability systems within their companies to track their progress and share regular updates.

“We are living in a world of complex divisions and tensions that can have a significant impact on our work environment. Yet, it’s often the case that when we walk into our workplace – where we spend the majority of our time – we don’t openly address these topics,” said Tim Ryan, U.S. Chairman and Senior Partner of PwC and chair of the

steering committee for the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™.

“CEOs across the country understand this isn’t a competitive issue, but a societal issue, and together we can raise the bar for the entire business community. By sharing best known actions and programs, we are helping to create a more inclusive environment that will encourage all of us to bring our greatest talents, perspectives, and experiences to the workplace.”

As part of the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ launch, Exelon has shared its best practices in the areas of retention of women and people of color and building partnerships with diverse suppliers – in the last year alone, the company spent close to $2 billion with minority and women-owned business, up 42% over the prior year. In addition to existing programing related to building a diverse and inclusive culture, the company is planning employee sessions focused on unconscious bias and facilitating productive dialogues on complex issues.

Exelon’s efforts to hire, retain and promote employees from a variety of backgrounds secured the company a spot on this year’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity,” the national recognition from DiversityInc. To learn more about Exelon’s innovative workplace policies and practices, visit exeloncorp.com/careers

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Feeling Safe During Fireworks How to help manage your dog’s noise aversion

(Family Features) The boom of fireworks or the crash of thunder may create a wave of excitement for you. However, for many dogs, these loud noises trigger fear and anxiety similar to a panic attack.

This anxiety is a progressive medical condition called canine noise aversion. You might know it as noise phobia or noise anxiety. At least 1 in 3 dogs suffer from noise aversion, which can leave dog owners and their families feeling helpless during summer fireworks celebrations and rolls of thunder.

A scary struggle

Macie Buell watched her 14-year-old Weimaraner mix, Harley, struggle with noise aversion.

Fireworks and thunder are particularly stressful for the whole family due to Harley’s condition.

“Harley is my baby, and I hate to see her in any discomfort,” Buell said. “She pants, shakes, tries to hide under furniture or takes cover in the bathtub when she hears thunder or fireworks.”

Harley’s reaction to loud noises is typical of a dog with noise aversion. Other symptoms may include vocalizing fear by barking or whining, seeking extra attention from her owner, destroying furniture or even attempting to escape from home.

Over the years, Buell discussed Harley’s reaction to fireworks and thunder with her veterinarian, Dr. Peter Eeg of Poolesville Veterinary Clinic in Poolesville, Maryland.

“We tried behavior therapy, naturopathic therapies and medications, but nothing helped Harley’s fight-or-flight response to noise,” Dr. Eeg said.

A simple solution

As soon as SILEO® (dexmedetomidine oromucosal gel) – the first and only U.S. Food and Drug Administrationapproved treatment for canine noise aversion – became available, Dr. Eeg recommended this innovative at-home treatment for Harley. Dr. Eeg also used SILEO to treat two of his dogs that suffer from noise aversion

triggered by thunder.

“Harley responded exceptionally well to treatment with SILEO,” Dr. Eeg said. “It also completely resolved my own dogs’ anxiety and fear of loud thunder.”

Clinically proven to be safe and effective without other treatments or training, SILEO is a practical, fast-acting, at-home treatment for noise aversion. It begins working in about 30 minutes to one hour and provides relief for up to 2-3 hours. Your veterinarian should show you how to T:10.75” administer SILEO when it is prescribed.

“We have lots of thunder, fireworks and construction in the neighborhood each summer,” Buell said. “The first time I gave Harley SILEO, she napped through the thunder. It was such a relief to our family to see her relaxed and happy.”

Talk with your veterinarian It’s important to discuss noise aversion with your veterinarian to see whether SILEO is right for your dog. To learn more, visit sileodogus.com and complete the “Triggers and Behaviors” checklist to create a free custom report and help start the conversation with your veterinarian.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Do not use SILEO in dogs with severe cardiovascular disease, respiratory, liver or kidney diseases, or in conditions of shock, severe debilitation, or stress due to extreme heat, cold or fatigue or in dogs hypersensitive to dexmedetomidine or to any of the excipients. SILEO should not be administered in the presence of preexisting hypotension, hypoxia, or bradycardia. Do not use in dogs sedated from previous dosing. SILEO has not been evaluated in dogs younger than 16 weeks of age or in dogs with dental or gingival disease that could have an effect on the absorption of SILEO. SILEO has not been evaluated for use in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs or for aversion behaviors to thunderstorms. Transient pale mucous membranes at the site of application may occur with SILEO use. Other uncommon adverse reactions included emesis, drowsiness or sedation. Handlers should avoid direct exposure of SILEO to their skin, eyes or mouth. Failure to lock the ring-stop on the syringe before dosing SILEO could potentially lead to an accidental overdose. Always review INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE before dispensing and dosing. See full Prescribing Information at zoetisUS.com/sileoPI.

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The mobile-based transaction uses Samsung SDS Nexsign™ —a FIDO compliant biometric authentication platform—which includes facial recognition technology paired with the ATM to complete a secure and convenient cardless cash withdrawal in seconds. While banks have deployed cardless solutions, Samsung SDS demonstrates the use case without the need for a card or PIN—a leap forward in convenience without sacrificing security.

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Summer’s Hottest Hairstyle Is The Messy Bun NEW YORK-- A messy bun is a quick and cool hairstyle solution when temperatures soar. The casual, undone hairstyle is extremely versatile—it works for everything from a quick run to the grocery store to a summer wedding. According to the pro hair stylists at Matrix, even though the look should be unfussy, there’s an art to striking the right balance between messy bun and just plain messy.

Here are their tips, along with a how-to for the perfect messy bun.

5 Messy Bun Updo Tips To end up with a messy bun, start with somewhat messy hair. Second-day hair works well. If hair is naturally curly or textured, work with that natural texture.

When creating a messy bun, hold the hair loosely. The object is to avoid a tight, ballerina-type bun. If your hair is scraped back firmly enough to double as a mini facelift, it’s not really a messy bun.

Keep top and bottom loose. The looser the nape area, the softer the overall look will be.

Messy buns need a lot of support. Use a texture spray like Matrix Style Link Texture Builder Messy Finish Spray

or dry shampoo like Style Link Play Back to increase volume and density. If hair is very straight, spritz damp strands with a salt spray like Style Link Rough Me Up Followed by a dollop of hair gel like Style Link Super Fixer to add texture before it dries. If curly or wavy hair

is silky or slippery, add texture spray.

Don’t overthink a messy bun. The object is to create a look that is loose, soft, romantic and casual.

How to Create the Perfect Messy High Bun Apply a volumizing foam like Style Link Volume Builder at the roots before drying the hair.

Curl hair with a 1 ¼-inch curling iron.

Work dry shampoo into the roots of curled hair.

Using the fine-tooth end of the comb, vigorously

tease the top section at the point where the high bun will sit.

Smooth over the top of the teased areas.

Roughly tease the rest of the hair with a wide-tooth comb. Tease straight hair more than curly hair.

Mist the midlengths and ends of the teased hair with Style Link Texture Builder Messy Finish Spray to help support the structure. Let the hairspray dry completely so it’s not sticky.

Holding hair loosely, pull it all up to the center top of the head.

Fold the hair over once and wrap the elastic twice around the base of the hair to secure the bun.

Gently stretch the bun apart at the top and bottom to loosen the shape.

Slide fingers under the hair above the ears and gently lift to soften the head shape.

Release a few slender, face-framing sections.

Slide fingers under the hair in back and gently lift to loosen.

Mist with more Texture Builder Messy Finish Spray.

Matrix Style Link products are available in fine salons worldwide. For more information and for a guide to Matrix salons, visit www.matrix.com.

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(which has juice that doesn’t stain) you can typically spot sweet cherries by their dark red skins – in general, the darker, the sweeter.

Great taste aside, sweet cherries are a healthful addition to summer picnics, parties and barbecues thanks to their fiber, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory power.

They make for a snack that both grownups and little ones can enjoy straight out of the bowl thanks to their stem “handle” and can perk up appetizers, salads, desserts, sweet or savory sauces and more.

Outside of summer gettogethers, cherries make for a better-for-you late-night snack option as well. A cup of fresh, sweet cherries contains only 90 calories along with a low glycemic index of 22 making their cold, sweet crunch a tasty way to satisfy hunger cravings. Plus, they boast melatonin, which helps regulate circadian rhythm and promote healthy sleep patterns.

Fresh cherries should be kept in a sealed bag or

What Moms Need to Know About Summer Nutrition for Kids (Family Features) With summer in full force, kids are busy with physical activities and whether it’s little league baseball games, swim team or summer camp, they’re more active than ever.

Moms, nutritionists and pediatricians alike know active kids and developing bones and muscles need essential nutrients to grow strong, but The Dietary Guidelines for Americans say most Americans, including children, actually aren’t getting enough fiber, calcium, vitamin D and potassium in their diets.

Moms can keep up by making sure kids fuel their bodies with proper nutrition and stay hydrated at the same time. As a drink kids already love the taste of, milk is a great choice when moms want to serve delicious and natural, high-quality protein for kids before sending them off on summer adventures. Many are also surprised to learn that milk can help hydrate after exercise due to its natural electrolytes and fluids.

Milk plays an important role for kids’ meals and snacks, providing three of the four nutrients most Americans, including kids, aren’t getting enough of (calcium, vitamin D and potassium), and it’s the top food source of these nutrients, to boot.1 Plus, with 8 grams of protein per every 8-ounce glass, the farm-fresh beverage is a great way to help the whole family kick start the day.

One way to hit a home run for your kids is by stepping up to the breakfast plate with delicious baseball pancakes.

Served with an 8-ounce glass of milk, this breakfast is the perfect combo to

help kids fuel up with protein in the morning.

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Home Run Pancakes Servings: 4 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1 cup fat free milk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract nonstick cooking spray 8 strips low-sodium turkey bacon (optional) 2-3 tablespoons raspberry or strawberry syrup (optional) Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Mix egg, milk and vanilla separately. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and whisk gently until just combined.

Heat griddle or skillet to medium heat and grease lightly with cooking spray.

Using 1/3-cup measuring cup for each pancake, pour batter onto pan.

Cook until bubbles form and edges start to look dry then flip and cook another 30-45 seconds.

Cook bacon on griddle 3-4 minutes on each side, if desired, until desired crispiness is achieved.

Place cooked bacon next to pancakes for “baseball bats.” If desired, drizzle syrup onto pancakes to make baseball stitching.

Pair each serving with 8-ounce glass of milk.

container, and keep for approximately two weeks when refrigerated. To extend the cherry season and enjoy their health benefits after summer fades, buy an extra bag or two and preserve cherries by rinsing, packing and freezing them.

Basic freezing instructions 1. Select 3-5 pounds of firm, ripe, Northwest-grown sweet cherries.

2. After rinsing and draining, spread whole cherries with stems in a layer on a baking sheet.

3. Place in freezer until firm then pack into freezerproof containers or plastic freezer bags. Remove excess air and cover tightly.

4. Add frozen cherries to smoothies or juices, or defrost and put in hot cereal, pies, turnovers, cobblers and more.

Or enjoy as a frozen, sweet late-night treat.

To create a festive cherry dish for the summer season, try this Cherry Bruschetta as a snack or appetizer. Find more recipes and cherry tips at nwcherries.com.

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(Family Features) Whether fresh cherries are a favorite or a treat you’ve yet to try, the time to enjoy them is now.

Orchards in the Pacific Northwest, the nation’s largest growing region, experienced a long, cool spring, which often translates into more time and energy a tree can put into the fruit. When combined with the superior growing conditions characteristic to the area, this season’s fruit showcases what Northwest cherries are known for: their large size and sweet flavor profile.

Popular varieties grown in the Northwest include the mahogany-red Bings and super-sweet, yellow Rainiers.

Rainier cherries, with their unique golden color and red blush, tend to ripen earlier in the year. Growers pick Rainier cherries over multiple weeks, selecting the ripest fruit each time.

Other varieties include the early-ripening Chelans and Tietons, followed by the often larger and darker Skeenas, Sweethearts and Lapins. Aside from the light-hued Rainier

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CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITIES ONLINE PUBLISHES RANKING OF TOP 25 ONLINE CHRISTIAN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES 2017 DURHAM, N.C.--PRNewswire/ -- Leading Christian higher education resource, Christian Universities Online (http://www.christianuniversitiesonline.org/), has published a ranking of the Top 25 Online Christian Colleges and Universities 2017.

This ranking gave consideration to schools with fully online degree programs that are members or member eligible of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).

Each intentionally Christian school included here offers degree programs that are 100% online and excel in categories of selectivity, student interaction, available financial aid and overall student satisfaction.

Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, claimed the top spot on the list, while Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, and Dallas Baptist University of Dallas, Texas, complete the top three. The ranking can be viewed at http://www.christianuniversitiesonline.org/best-online-christian-colleges-and-universities/.

Other schools making the list include (in alphabetical order):

Asbury University - Wilmore, Kentucky Bethel College--IN - Mishawaka, Indiana Bethel University - St. Paul, Minnesota California Baptist University - Riverside, California Concordia University Irvine - Irvine, California Eastern University - Saint Davids, Pennsylvania Fresno Pacific University - Fresno, California Geneva College - Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania Greenville College - Greenville, Illinois Hope International University - Fullerton, California

Houghton College - Houghton, New York Huntington University - Huntington, Indiana Indiana Wesleyan University - Marion, Indiana King University - Bristol, Tennessee Mount Vernon Nazarene University - Mount Vernon, Ohio North Greenville University - Tigerville, South Carolina Northwest University - Kirkland, Washington Northwestern College - Orange City, Iowa Oral Roberts University - Tulsa, Oklahoma Regent University - Virginia Beach, Virginia Simpson University - Redding, California The Master’s University - Santa Clarita, California

THEME: DOUBT

Proverbs 3:5-8 - Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

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A BOUT WITH DOUBT, PT III For many of us, we are not where we want to be because the endurance of our faith does not have its full e≠ect. We must find the endurance to stand in faith with the truth that we know. If we cannot find it, what we will find instead is that we are unstable in all of our ways, for we shape our worlds by the way that we think. James 1:2-4 o≠ers that, “Whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance; and let endurance have its full e≠ect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.”

Sometimes the very thing that you have been praying for, you can only get on the other side of your going through. It is this going through that psychologist and theologians sometimes refer to as the liminal space…the space in between. We often think we deserve the vision the moment we get the inspiration, but the vision was not necessarily for you in the now but rather for you, on the other side of the going through. Like the Prodigal Son, you may not be ready to handle the thing that is rightly yours. There is something to be said for the process involved in being prepared for what God is showing you. The challenge is to not allow the delay to become the seedlings of doubt.

So what is the answer? The gospel at James goes on to say that if any of you is lacking in wisdom, you should ask God who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given to you. In this, ask in faith never doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind of popular opinion. For the doubter, being doubleminded is unstable; in every way, and must not expect to receive anything from the Lord or the law.

Accordingly, when we doubt, we become doubleminded. And when we become double-minded our power to successfully navigate the liminal space becomes unstable. Do not doubt. The way has been made clear for you. It may just take a little time to get there.

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(Family Features) Though often taken for granted, smell is a powerful sense, especially when a gentle scent can instantly transport your mind to another time and place.

From retrieving pleasant memories to boosting your mood, your sense of smell plays an important role in your overall well-being.

The scents you detect are actually tiny molecules that interact with sensory centers in your brain to elicit responses, such as happiness, relaxation or stimulation. For centuries, smell has been associated with healing practices.

Today, the restorative and uplifting benefits of smell can be found throughout everyday life. Next time you’re feeling down or need to soothe your mind, turn to one of these aromatic options: • Light candles with a soft, calming scent to relax and unwind. Try lighting the candle when you walk in the door from a long day, and by the time you’ve changed into some comfy clothes, the aroma should begin to fill the air.

• Take a warm shower and lather up with a scent-driven body wash, such as Softsoap Honey Creme & Lavender or Blooming Jasmine & Plum Moisturizing Body Wash. Inspired by trending ingredients and crafted with real extracts of honey, lavender, jasmine and plum, these body washes can

create an invigorating sensory experience that moisturizes and cleanses your skin.

• Energize your morning with a vibrant air freshener in your car.

According to the National Sleep Foundation, scents like citrus, rosemary, peppermint and eucalyptus are stimulants that can help you shake off sleepiness and put some pep in your step. In fact, fruity smells like citrus actually stimulate serotonin, the brain’s “happy” chemical.

• A fresh bouquet of flowers is an instant mood-booster, but not just because of their beauty. Numerous studies have shown the emotional benefits of a vase filled with fresh blooms. Take that goodwill a step further by taking a trip to a flower market to purchase fresh flowers with fragrant qualities that can brighten your desk or a room at home.

• It may be the anticipation of a tasty treat to come, or maybe it’s the connection to childhood memories with a beloved relative, but few can resist the smell of homemade treats baking in the oven. Of course you can cheat and light a candle or burn wax or oil that mimics the scent, but nothing comes close to the therapy of freeing your hands and mind to bake and create that delicious aroma on your own.

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SLIDE INTO SUMMER SAFETY TIPS FOR A FUN, SAFE SUMMER (Family Features) Summer is a time for playground fun, camping, boating, swimming, biking and other outdoor activities.

Longer days mean more time outside and more physical activity, which translates to increased potential for injuries. Playground falls, lawnmower accidents, campfire and fire pit burns are some common childhood injuries that can happen during summer months.

“Sustaining a serious injury can be a life-altering event for a child,” said Chris Smith, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Shriners Hospitals for Children®. “We see patients every day with injuries caused by accidents and we are committed to raising awareness about how to stay safe.”

These tips from Shriners Hospitals for Children can help your family enjoy a fun, injury-free summer.

Go Outside and Play Outdoor play provides

physical and mental health benefits, including opportunities for exercise, creative expression, stress reduction and access to a free and natural source of vitamin D – sunlight. Before sending kids out to play, make sure they are wearing shoes to protect their feet from cuts, scrapes and splinters, and wearing sunscreen to protect against sunburns and harmful ultraviolet rays.

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• Teach children that pushing and shoving on the playground can result in accidents and injuries.

• Remind kids to go down the slide one at a time and to wait until the slide is completely clear before taking their turn. Teach them to always sit facing forward with their legs straight in front of them and to never slide down headfirst.

• Remind children to swing sitting down.

Encourage them to wait until the swing stops before getting off and to be careful when walking in front of moving swings.

Make a Safe Splash

While playing poolside may be a blast, Safe Kids Worldwide reports that drowning is the leading cause of injury-related deaths for children ages 1-4 and the third-leading cause of injuryrelated deaths among those under 19. Additionally, the University of Michigan Health Systems estimate that about 6,000 kids under the age of 14 are hospitalized because of diving injuries each year, with 1 in 5 sustaining a spinal cord injury.

Prevent accidents and injuries with these tips to ensure your family’s safety around water: • Instruct children to never swim alone or go near water without an adult present.

• Give children your undivided attention when they are swimming or near any body of water.

• Always jump in feet first to check the depth before diving into any body of water.

• Never dive in the shallow end of the pool or into above-ground pools.

Fun on the Water Boating, tubing and other water sports can be great fun but can also be dangerous. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, nearly 71 percent of all boating fatalities are drownings, 85 percent of which are a result of not wearing a life jacket. Here is what you can do to enjoy the water safely: • Always have children

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• Educate yourself.

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, 86 percent of boating accident deaths involve boaters who have not completed a safety course.

• Always check water conditions and forecasts before going out on the water.

Fire Safety Simplified

According to the CDC, more than 300 children ages 19 and under are treated in emergency rooms for fire- and burn-related injuries each day. Use these tips to help keep children safe around fires, fireworks, grills and other heat sources: • Teach kids to never play with matches, gasoline, lighter fluid or lighters. Make a habit of placing these items out of the reach of young children.

• Do not leave children unattended near grills, campfires, fire pits or bonfires.

Always have a bucket of water or fire extinguisher nearby whenever there is an open flame.

• Take your child to a doctor or hospital immediately if he or she is injured in a fire or by fireworks.

• Leave fireworks to the professionals.

To see more tips, find activity pages and learn how to become a “Superhero of Summer Safety,” visit shrinershospitalsforchildren. org/safesummer.

When the Unexpected Happens

It was a beautiful, sunny day when Jordan Nerski headed to the playground with his mother, like millions of other kids on summer vacation.

One minute Jordan was climbing on the jungle gym and the next he was on the ground with a broken elbow.

Accidents like these are why emergency room doctors and staff refer to the summer months as “trauma season.” During these warm, action-packed months, kids spend more hours active and outdoors, often without adult supervision, increasing the chance of injury. When these accidents occur, parents want the best care possible for their children.

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