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If you're looking for an 'alternative' movie to check on Valentine's Day next year, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better choice than A Good Day to Die Hard. The fifth installment in the series features exploding cars, buildings blowing up, Russian models wearing (and not wearing) black leather, and Bruce Willis running around with a machine gun (basically, it's Live Free or Die Hard set in Moscow).
A new international trailer for the fifth Die Hard teases all that and more, including the dynamic between John McClane and his son Jack (played by Spartacus alum Jai Courtney). We also have a new teaser poster, featuring, well... pretty much the best groan-inducing pun tagline you can imagine for a Die Hard movie set in Russia.
The storyline, as you might imagine, is pretty basic: Jack gets in trouble overseas, inspiring good ol' dad to hop a plane and take care of the whole thing - with little to no understanding as to what his son was doing in Russia in the first place - much less how a couple of Russian terrorists (Sebastian Koch and Yulia Snigir) plan to unleash disaster upon the world. Lucy McClane (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) sees her old man off at the airport; from there, it doesn't take long for John McClane to get into his usual amount of trouble (albeit, with the safety and security of the global population at stake this time).
As expected, we get a truncated SFW version of McClane's iconic one-liner in the new trailer, along with rapid-fire clips of explosive action and some banter between Willis and Courtney. If you think that promo is heavy on the cheese, though, just wait until you see the official one-sheet (courtesy of EW):
A Good Day to Die Hard was directed by John Moore (Max Payne), working from a script penned by Skip Woods (The A-Team). It's safe to say that neither of those gentlemen is aiming to mix things up here, as the film has similar story/character elements and relentless action as that in the first three Die Hard movies - plus the over-the-top set pieces that were incorporated into the fourth installment (not to mention, McClane's newfound invulnerability).
Will you be checking out A Good Day to Die Hard next year on Valentine's Day? Or is four Die Hard movies enough for you?
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Former England captain David Gower heading to Shrewsbury
Former England cricket captain David Gower will be visiting the county as part of his nationwide debut solo tour next year.
Gower OBE, who played 117 test matches for his country is set to begin touring with his show 'On The Front Foot' in March next year, with 14 dates lined up.
He will appear at Theatre Severn's Walker Theatre on May 22, and tickets are currently on sale.
Gower, who is known as one of the most stylish left-handed batsmen of all time, will share his thoughts on the current state of world cricket.
He will also tell stories of his own sporting career, from captaining his national team to victory in the Ashes, to memories such as flying a Tiger Moth over Queensland.
His career has stretched beyond cricket, and he is now a main broadcaster for Sky Sports Cricket's international coverage.
He spent five years as a commentator for BBC, also presenting Gower's Cricket Monthly and David Gower's Cricket Weekly on BBC 5Live.
During this time Gower was also team captain opposite Gary Lineker on BBC TV's hit show They Think It's All Over.
After two years as the Sunday Express cricket correspondent, and two more as a columnist for the Sunday Telegraph he then wrote a column for the Sunday Times for ten years.
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State Treasurer Janet Cowell today called on the North Carolina House of
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transparency for the $87 billion pension fund for teachers and state and local
employees. The Retirement Investment Accountability measure (House Bill 1209)
was introduced by Rep. Nelson Dollar (R-Wake), Rep. Jeff Collins (R-Nash), Rep.
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commission Cowell appointed in January.
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benefit of current and future retirees while also increasing accountability and
transparency," Cowell said. "House Bill 1209 strikes the right balance and
protects the integrity and quality of our nationally recognized pension and
investment systems and puts into law many of the reforms enacted during my
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for the pension fund, is the eleventh largest public pension fund in the
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In 2012, Nine Ten Films opened shop and began production on its first film, STIGMA. STIGMA screened at festivals all over the world, winning multiple awards.
Nine Ten Film's sophomore effort, A 2ND OPINION, screened at Cannes (a co-production with Delco-Cut Productions).
In 2014, Nine Ten Films traveled to Madrid, Spain with the horror film HENRY TOY. HENRY TOY went on to win the best supporting actor trophy and be nominated for best film of the Madrid International Film Festival.
SICK FOR TOYS is Nine Ten Films' first feature film.
Since it's inception, Nine Ten Films has produced and co-produced films in various genres. Our approach to filmmaking is simple—Whatever you do, do well.


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The Visitor Center houses an auditorium, museum, exhibits, restrooms and administrative offices. An eighteen minute orientation film is offered in the auditorium. Exhibits focus on New Salem and its most famous resident, Abraham Lincoln. Featured are a statue of Lincoln, murals, original Lincoln items, and a unique "time walk" that leads visitors through the village's history.
Behind the Visitor Center, this modern 475 seat outdoor amphitheater is home to Theatre in the Park. Designed for comfort, with auditorium-style seating, concession stand and a unique multi-level stage, the Kelso Hollow Amphitheater is the venue for family-friendly programs of all kinds.
Near the Visitor Center, the Railsplitter Gift and Book Shop offers a nice variety of souvenirs for all age groups. Home-cooked food, baked goods, and other refreshments are also available at OMGosh Snack Shack. Profits from these business go directly to the New Salem Lincoln League in its mission to support the historic site. Closed during the winter months. Phone 217/632-2277.
The gift shop, a stone structure which was originally built as the museum for the reconstructed village, now houses the New Salem Lincoln League Museum Shop. Featuring a wide selection of gift items in a unique atmosphere, many hand-crafted by Illinois artisans, the proceeds from this shop help the Lincoln League support the historic site. Closed during the winter months. Phone 217/632-2277.
This statue, entitled "The Resolute Lincoln," was sculpted by well-known Lincoln sculptor Avard Fairbanks. The statue depicts Lincoln at a pivotal time in his life, reflecting the changes that Lincoln went through while at New Salem. Here he resolves to put down the ax and pick up the book. The statue, a gift from the National Society of the Son of Utah Pioneers, was dedicated in 1954 and was featured on the Illinois quarter issued by the US Mint in 2003.
There are two wooded picnic shelters; one near the campground and the other located along the Sangamon River. Each shelter is electrified and have fire rings or grills located around them. There are also two bathroom facilities located in the Sangamon River Picnic Area, as well a playground. Visitors can reserve these shelters for $25. If you are interested please contact the site office and fill out an application.
Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site has a modern campground consisting of two shower buildings located within the campground. It has 200 campsites, of which 100 are electrified. The sites do not have hookups for water nor sewer, however, hydrants are available for campers to fill their storage tanks. There also exists a sewage and gray water dump station at the edge of the campground. Please do not dump gray water on the ground.
Onstot, a native of Kentucky, was the community cooper. He built his first home and shop in the eastern portion of the town upon his arrival at New Salem about 1830. From 1833 to 1835 the Onstots lived at the tavern, which they opened after the Rutledges moved to Sandridge. Onstot built a home on the village's west end in 1835. He lived there until 1840, when he moved to Petersburg and re-erected his home and cooper shop on Main Street.
The cooper was a very important part of the village economy. Buckets, tubs and barrels were made. Almost all produce was shipped in barrels at that time - wet barrels for transporting whiskey or meat products in brine and dry barrels for corn meal, beans or flour. Onstot charged from 40 cents for a flour barrel to $1 for a pork barrel and $1.50 each for wash tubs and well buckets. In 1922 this log building was located in Petersburg and returned to its original site. This shop is the only original building left.
On August 27, 1832, Alexander Trent bought a lot where he and his bachelor brother, Martin, built a house for his family. Alex was a corporal in Lincoln's company during the Black Hawk War. In the autumn of 1832, he bought William Clary's store and was issued a tavern license that December. On June 6, 1833, Alex was issued a license to operate the New Salem Ferry. Trent renewed his license once on March 6, 1834, but then sold the enterprise to Jacob and Hardin Bale.
In 1995 archaeologists discovered the remains of two previously unknown house sites and a road that once crossed the hilltop. On-site displays describe the remains found there, and a remnant of the early road can be seen at the end of the trail.
Married to sisters, Joshua Miller and his brother-in-law Jack Kelso came with their wives to New Salem. On November 17, 1832, Miller purchased two lots from John Camron for $25. The two families shared the "dog-trot" house with Joshua and Nancy Miller living on one side with their children, the childless Jack and Hannah Kelso living on the other. Kelso, a hunter, fisherman, and "jack of all trades," introduced Lincoln to Shakespeare while the Miller home was headquarters for Baptist preachers who came to the neighborhood. The open area between the homes (known as the dog-trot) was used as an eating or sitting area.
Joshua Miller, the village and community blacksmith, carried on a flourishing business. He shod horses, furnished iron parts for wagons and farming implements and did general metal work for the community. The ring of his anvil was a familiar sound in New Salem. This reconstruction was made with the assistance of the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. The tools, forge, and hand bellows have all seen many years of service. Recently the roof on the building was replaced with funds from the New Salem Lincoln League used to purchase the wooden shake shingles.
Waddell and his family arrived at New Salem and built their residence in 1832. Waddell was a hatter who made rabbit fur hats for 50 cents, coonskin hats for $2, and wool felt hats. The large iron kettle in front of this residence was used by Martin Waddell to make felt. Waddell had a wife, a son and several daughters to support. Considering the number of children he had, one room might have served as both a shop and bedroom. The Waddell family left New Salem by 1838.
Mentor Graham moved to this area in 1826 and built a brick house on his farm one mile west of here. He first taught school in a log church on the Felix Green farm. After New Salem was laid out in 1828, the growing community erected a round-log schoolhouse. Graham moved his school to the building. He ran a subscription school, charging from 30 cents to 85 cents per month depending on the age of the child. Commonly called a "blab" school, the students learned by repeating their lessons out loud over and over.
Isaac Gulihur was born in Hopkinsville, KY on June 23, 1815. While living at New Salem he married Isaac Burner's daughter Elizabeth, built a residence and had one son. Gulihur served with Lincoln during the Black Hawk War. Following his discharge, he ran for coroner in the election of August 11, 1832, and lost. The Gulihurs left New Salem in late 1834 and moved to Knox County, IL. The property had two separate cellars; the North cellar had an outside entrance. There was also a root cellar.
Johnston and his family moved to New Salem and built a residence in 1832. He was a wheelwright, woodworker and cabinet maker who also repaired furnishings and implements for local residents and made wooden gears for the two mills in town. The Johnstons were Cumberland Presbyterians and regularly attended the Rock Creek camp meetings conducted by Rev. John M. Berry. Mrs. Johnston often experienced a common spiritual exercise call "the shakes".
Isaac, his wife Susan, and his family moved in October 1832 to New Salem where he bought two lots for $10 and erected a residence. His daughter, Elizabeth, married Isaac Gulihur, whose home site is to the west. Lincoln reported boarded with the Burners and Isaac's son, Daniel Green Burner, worked at the second Berry-Lincoln Store for a while. When Burner family left New Salem in 1835, they moved to Knox County about six miles south of Knoxville, IL. This house features a sleeping loft which was common in many early log homes.
Many years after Lincoln's assassination, 80-year-old Daniel Green Burner told THE SUNDAY TRIBUNE: "When Lincoln first came to New Salem, he boarded with old man Rutledge. Then for four years he boarded with my father . . . For his board and lodging Mr. Lincoln paid us $1 a week. It wasn't much, but corn was then worth only 10 cents a bushel, wheat was 50 cents . . . . People didn't strive then as they do now. But we all liked Lincoln. He was a good man in the house."
On April 24, 1835, Samuel Hill advertised in the Sangamo Journal that he would commence operation of his carding mill on May 1. "The machines are nearly new and in first rate order, and I do not hesitate to say, the best work will be done. Just bring your wool in good order and there will be no mistake." Hardin Bale later moved it to Petersburg. The double carder is typical of the inclined wheel, powered by walking animals. Patrons could pay in cash, or a toll (a portion of the wool) might be taken as payment.
James and Rowan Herndon had arrived at New Salem by the Spring of 1831. They built a store and opened it that fall. In the summer of 1832, James sold his interest in the store to William Berry. Rowan became dissatisfied with Berry and later that same year sold his interest to Lincoln for a promissory note. Stores were popular gathering places. Not only was merchandise bought, but stories were swapped and anything from weather to politics discussed. When a larger store and better stock of goods became available across the street, Berry and Lincoln recognized its value and moved there in mid January 1833.
Here, in late 1831, Henry Sinco erected a residence. On October 10, 1832, Dr. Francis Regnier purchased the property from Sinco and set up his practice. Regnier came to Illinois from Marietta, OH, where at 20 he was licensed to practice medicine and surgery. In August 1834, Dr. Regnier married Sophia Ann Goldsmith and moved to nearby Clary's Grove. He apparently kept the building until the late 1830s for use as an office. Regnier later moved to Petersburg.
Peter Lukin, a former Kentuckian who made and repaired a variety of leather goods, built a home and shop in 1831. In 1832 Lukins and George Warburton left New Salem to develop nearby Petersburg in which they had invested. Peter Lukins won the card game with Warburton to determine the name of Petersburg, but soon sold his interest to John Taylor. Alexander Ferguson moved into Lukins' house and took up leather work in 1832. Ferguson left New Salem in 1840.
Hill was born in New Jersey in 1800 and came to New Salem in 1829 where he started a store in partnership with John McNamar. Hill was a small slender man with an irascible temperament but usually gallant to the ladies. After the dissolution of his partnership in 1832, Hill expanded his investments by erecting a carding mill in the spring of 1835. That July, Hill married Parthena Nance from nearby Farmer's Point. By 1840 Hill had moved his family and store to nearby Petersburg.
Dr. Allen was born on March 30, 1801, near Chelsea VT. He received his medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School in 1828 and went west to set up his practice. On August 13, 1831, he purchased lots three and four from James Pantier and build his home. By December 1831 Dr. Allen had organized a temperance society and held meetings at his home. He married Mary E. Moore on March 27, 1834. Mary died two years later. By 1840 Dr. Allen remarried and moved to Petersburg.
Samuel Hill constructed a store building on this lot. The partnership with John McNamar, who took the alias "McNeil" to disguise his identity until he could make a fortune and bring his family to Illinois, was dissolved eight months later. Mail deliveries were probably made here until May 7, 1833, when Abraham Lincoln, who operated a store next door, was named postmaster. Hill moved to Petersburg in 1839 where he continued his successful business
John McNamar, it's believed, had a building - probably the village's first - constructed here in 1829. It is remembered as the town's only frame structure. McNamar and Samuel Hill, operated the store until 1831. They sold it to Henry Sinco, who rented it to the Chrisman brothers. William Green later bought the building and rented it to Reuben Radford. Green eventually sold the building to William Berry and Abraham Lincoln, whose shop here "winked out".
James Rutledge, a native South Carolinian who co-founded New Salem with John Camron, erected a building as a residence in 1828. Once New Salem began to prosper, he converted it to an inn or tavern where travelers could enjoy a meal and bed. The Rutledge family left New Salem in early 1833. Nelson Alley purchased the tavern and rented it to Henry Onstot and later michael Keltner. In 1837 Alley sold it to Jacob Bale. By 1880 it had decayed to ruin.
Herndon had married Mentor Graham's sister, Elizabeth, in Kentucky in 1827. By the spring of 1831, they were living at New Salem, where Rowan and his brother James built a log residence and later in the fall built a store. In the summer 1832, James sold his half-interest in the store to William Berry and moved away. Rowan, not liking Berry for a partner, sold his half-interest to Abraham Lincoln. On January 18, 1833 Rowan accidentally shot and killed his wife. Soon afterward he moved to Island Grove Township in Sangamon County.
Offutt first employed Abraham Lincoln in the spring of 1831 to take his goods by flatboat from Springfield to New Orleans. Due to a delay in crossing the milldam, Offutt and Lincoln first visited New Salem. On July 8, 1831, Offutt was licensed to retail at New Salem. It was here that Lincoln received his first exposure to the business of merchandising. Within a year, Offutt's enterprise had failed. He left New Salem for Kentucky to help his brother raise horses.
Clary's store was probably one of the earlier structures built at New Salem. It catered to men waiting for grain or lumber from the saw and grist mill and was a popular with the "Clary's Grove Boys." The store sold liquor as its main stock in trade, selling brandy, gin, wine, rum and whiskey. Rough "sports" like gander pulls, cock fights and wrestling were held here. Clary also established a ferry. As a Southerner, Clary left for Texas in 1833, leaving the store to Alexander Trent and the ferry to James Richardson.
In 1828 John M. Camron purchased the property where New Salem was later to be laid out. That same year Camron and his Uncle, James Rutledge, petitioned the state for permission to dam the Sangamon River in order to power the mill. By the next year, the mill was running. The mill was sold to Jacob Bale in 1832 and was operated by him with his son until 1844, when Jacob died. It was then bought by Jacob's brother and operated until 1853 when it was torn down and replaced.
Wagon Wheel Meeting Center - Built as the Wagon Wheel Restaurant when the village was reconstructed, this building now serves as a meeting center. Used as headquarters by the Pioneer Life Day Camp, it also hosts workshops and meetings for various groups. Not generally open to the public.
The equestrian statue at the entrance to the historic site depicts young Lincoln studying law on horseback. It was a donated to the people of Illinois by the sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington and Dr. Carleton Smith, president of the National Arts Foundation. This statue also appears on the logo of the New Salem Lincoln League.
Ash Hopper - a real "what's-it" for modern visitors, the ash hopper was used to make lye. When the "funnel" was filled with wood ashes, water was poured over them, resulting in lye leaching out the bottom. The lye was collected and commonly used for making soap and whitewash, toughening leather (for shoe and boot soles) and making hominy. There are several in the village.
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WASHINGTON -- Rejoice, sports fans: Nate Silver is back on our team. After three years as The New York Times' in-house statistical warlock, Silver has signed a new deal with ESPN, one that will allow him to indulge his interests in noninaugural balls. Before he launched FiveThirtyEight, the one-time economic consultant developed a system to forecast the performance of baseball players -- a tool he designed to help him win his fantasy league. But Silver isn't just a baseball guy. In 2009, he helped ESPN devise the Soccer Power Index, an alternative to the hilariously inaccurate FIFA world rankings. (Brazil, which demolished Spain to win the Confederations Cup, is currently ranked an implausible No. 9 by FIFA compared to Spain's No. 1. In the SPI, Brazil is No. 1 and Spain is No. 3.) He's also done posts for the Times on why it's better to be a No. 15 seed than a No. 8 in the NCAA Tournament, the flukiness (or lack thereof) of Jeremy Lin, and why Canadian teams don't win the Stanley Cup. What will ESPN's new man do on his first day on the job? Though he's (probably) not a warlock, Silver will have an army of researchers at his disposal and will be given the freedom to explore whatever sports questions he finds most fascinating. In a podcast with Bill Simmons last November, Silver said that, among other things, he was interested in the "contract-year phenomenon" -- whether players do in fact perform better when they're shooting for a big free-agent deal. That's interesting and all, but I've got some other ideas. Here are eight more projects to get Silver started. 1. Create college football rankings that actually make sense. After this coming season, the BCS will be destroyed and shot into outer space, where intelligent beings on other planets can gaze upon it and learn from humanity's mistake. Starting in 2014-15, there will be a four-team college football playoff, with the combatants chosen by a selection committee. Though it doesn't take a genius to come up with something superior to the intentionally hobbled BCS computers, Silver has the authority and the platform to come up with some smart standings that fans, pundits and the sport's new selection committee will take seriously. 2. Fix the tennis rankings. Next to FIFA's abomination, the points systems used by the ATP and WTA tours do the worst job of reflecting a sport's real-life pecking order. This year, Rafael Nadal actually fell in the rankings after repeating as French Open champion. As Howard Bryant explained, the only way for a player to improve his standing is to get a better result -- something that's not possible if you're repeating as champion of the same tournament year after year. That's dumb. Should we create different rankings for different surfaces? Should you get bonus points for knocking off the No. 1 player? You tell me, Silver! 3. Figure out how NBA players move. In arenas across the land, there are ceiling-mounted cameras tracking every athlete's every move. The mountains of data these SportVU cameras have dredged up are a rich bounty for sports analysts -- just take a look at Zach Lowe's Grantland story on how the Toronto Raptors are now able to determine exactly how their players should rotate on defense. For sports fans and researchers, the problem here is that teams usually treat these findings as if they're nuclear launch codes. Just a few researchers, including Grantland contributor Kirk Goldsberry, have access to these SportVU goodies. Given ESPN's huge investment in the NBA, I'm guessing that Silver, too, will be given the launch codes. Since the rest of us are in the dark, we're going to depend on those in the know to figure out how the NBA ticks and to pass that knowledge on to the rest of us ignoramuses. 4. Create a new two-point conversion card. Football coaches are way too risk-averse, typically opting for the point after touchdown when a two-pointer is a sound strategic option. Most coaches use a simple card that helps the arithmetically challenged determine that going for two makes sense when you're trailing by five points. A better card shows that going for two is the better probabilistic play in many, many different situations. This is a case where much of the work has already been done. Silver just needs to help create a small, easy-to-understand card, perhaps one featuring explanatory cartoons. 5. Kill the RPI. This one's an easy target. Everyone agrees that the Ratings Percentage Index is terrible. It's a metric that the NCAA uses to help sift college basketball teams for tournament selection, but it's worse than many other measures at predicting outcomes. As Ken Pomeroy pointed out in Slate, "three-quarters of the RPI is determined by a strength-of-schedule component. That means who you play is often more important than whether you win or lose." And yet the NCAA, in its infinite nonwisdom, continues to use the RPI as part of its March Madness toolkit. ESPN's the Basketball Power Index, masterminded by Dean Oliver, is superior to the RPI in every way. As a company man, Silver will be deployed to stump for it and perhaps even improve it, making it clear that the RPI is bad for America and that its defenders must be destroyed. 6. What baseball players are good at defense? Figure it out! There are a bunch of different systems that purport to measure how well baseball players field their positions: Range Factor, Ultimate Zone Rating, Revised Zone Rating, Defensive Runs Saved, Plus/Minus Runs Saved. These systems don't often agree with one another. I'd like to know which of these systems will tell me, in the most accurate terms, precisely how bad Derek Jeter is at playing shortstop. 7. Build a better NBA. This one's more theoretical than practical. The NBA salary cap is one of the sports world's most restrictive, forcing teams to trade away emerging stars and making it monstrously difficult to keep a winning roster together. The league's economic model also encourages tanking, with teams finding it makes long-term sense to purposefully become terrible and load up on high draft picks. There has to be a way to incentivize decent teams to stay decent, to discourage tanking, and to allow teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder to keep their cores intact. Perhaps the solution is to force LeBron James to play three games a year for every NBA team. But I'm guessing Silver can come up with something better. 8. Use stats to figure out who's doping (and who's totally clean). Is it possible to determine if an athlete is cheating simply by looking at his numbers? There's a fascinating debate going on right now about whether such a thing is possible, and Tour de France champion Chris Froome is at the center of it. A bunch of statistical sleuths believe Froome's climbing times are suspect, as they're uncomfortably close to those of a doped-up Lance Armstrong. Baseball pundits, too, are asking whether Orioles slugger Chris Davis' home-run-heavy first half should raise our suspicions. These accusations, though, could be totally unfair. It'd be worth Silver's time to do a deep dive on the stats of known dopers across a bunch of sports and determine whether there are statistical techniques that could transform our steroid witch hunts into informed steroid witch hunts. And if there aren't statistical techniques that can do the job, it'd be great to know that, too -- and to have someone pass that message along to ESPN's Rick Reilly.
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Online dating is the new standard when it comes to finding romance, but not everyone has success using dating apps. Some people sign up on every dating app and swipe through thousands of potential partners, but nothing seems to work. Is there something they're doing wrong? It turns out there are some major mistakes that can hinder your online dating game, especially for men. So guys, if you're having a hard time finding love online, you'll want to check out these five mistakes men make on their online dating profiles:
1. Posting Only Selfies
Listen, we know that you think your shirtless mirror selfie looks great, but it's not gonna get you many dates. It's okay to have one selfie on your online dating profile, but having multiple selfies is a mistake for many reasons. First off, it makes you look like a narcissist. Second, if all of your pictures are just you, potential partners are going to think you have no friends – which could be a red flag to some people.
2. Lying About Yourself
This is a mistake that so many people make when it comes to online dating. They want to make themselves look more interesting or appealing, so they lie about what their interests and hobbies are. This is a mistake because it's like catfishing someone. You're painting a false picture of who you are and once any potential partners get to know you, they'll see that you lied about what you really like.
3. Bragging About Your Accomplishments
It's one thing to share a few accomplishments that you're proud of. It's another thing to turn your entire online dating profile into a love letter to yourself. If all you're doing is bragging about your accomplishments and talking about how great you are, you're going to send potential partners running (or swiping) away.
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This bread is a great replacement for expensive store-bought cinnamon raisin bread. You can use it for toast, French toast or to make stuffing. It's so good warmed with a little butter on it. My one year old kisses the oven when he sees it baking – it's that good!
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BEST GF PANCAKES EVER using my Sourdough Starter
The irony of me posting my own recipes is that I'm pretty terrible at following recipes myself. I like to experiment and play with the feel with whatever I'm cooking so all of my recipes are estimates of what I cook based on the day. It usually works though 🙂 These pancakes can be adjusted depending on how much starter you use and how fluffy the starter is on a given day. I usually just adjust the ingredients until it resembles thick pancake batter. They always come out golden, fluffy, delicious and they melt in your mouth.
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I have a friend on Instagram who is constantly posting pictures of the delicious baked goods she makes using her homemade starter. My sister-in-law got to try one of her sourdough English muffins and raved about. The jealousy went into overdrive! Of course, baking anything gluten free is always an adventure. After reading about 5 million other blog posts about how other people made their GF starter I decided I was going to wing it. My first attempt was a disaster… My second attempt though is looking good to go – Delicious bread countdown begins!


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I am really procrastinating today. I know I said I'll be back after exams but that just seems so far away. This summer I have a whole bunch of ideas on how to liven up my house. Here is one of them:
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Starring eight young and talented ladies, A Night in the Ukraine, – performed by the Angels in the Wings Theatre Company of Loretto Academy, directed by the musically talented Cody Ritchey – blew away the audience in one fell swoop. When Samovar needs money from Mrs. Pavlenkos dead husband, add in the two clowns, Carlo and Gino, along with the love-struck couple Nina and Constantine, youve got the audience falling out of their seats with laughter.
Performed in black and white, these actresses added their own color with their characters, with Carlo, (Eugenia Camacho) and Gino (Leanne Palisoc) running around causing bouts of mischief and laughter -whether chasing the house maid Sascha, or engaging in witty banter with Samovar (Rebecca Filetti) – these two were always going. Of course its hard to miss the facial gestures, smirks, frowns, wide eyes and smiles of Carlo as he plays the piano for various characters, or Ginos pantomiming and game of charades as he gets Carlo to understand what hes saying. Then throw in Samovar, and his breaking the fourth wall, as a sure way to get the audience laughing. Add the landlady Mrs. Pavlenko (Felicia Villalobos) and theres no end to the color! With the male voices well executed by all (and with a stupendous execution of a male singing voice of Constantine played by Karina Nanez) these ladies pulled off a tremendous performance playing male roles (and female roles as well).
Acting is nothing without the technical aspect of it all. Stage manager Gabriela Ramirez, and her tech crew – Victoria Almada, Katie Clanan, Gabby Macias, Casandra Soto, Paulina Reynosa, Madeline Brasgalla, Karina Montes, and Zoe Falvey – pulled off an amazing feat of a black and white theme, make-up and all! Not a single costume, set, or prop had a hint of color. A simple, yet crowded set on a small stage allowed the actresses to weave around with ease and fluidity. Costumes were spot on as was make up, with highlights in different shades of greys and using black as well. This tech crew did an excellent job.
These ladies are just hitting the tip of the iceberg of potential. They have a bright, bright future ahead of them! This one act play was impressive – well put together, well executed and an overall pleasure to view. A push, and they are on their way to stardom.
by Nicole Harrison of Coronado High School
"A Night in the Ukraine" performed by Loretto Academy easily transported the audience back in time to the 1930s with its array of talented actors. Originally presented as the second half to "A Day in Hollywood," "A Night in the Ukraine" is a plot presented in the style of a Marx Brothers movie.
The technical aspects of the show were kept simple which allowed for better plot and character development, and the music matched what the characters were doing almost perfectly. Sometimes the black and white make up that the actors were wearing would wipe off and smear, but that didnt seem to take away from the show, because the backstage crew always made sure it was fixed by the time the actor was back on stage. The set was beautiful, because it took us back to a black and white movie.
Samovar (Rebecca Filetti) caught the audiences attention and really carried the show. She created a humorous atmosphere which made the audience that much more drawn into the plot. Her body language added to the comedy of the show and helped tell the story more clearly, and every word that she said was perfectly articulated. In the song, Natasha, Filetti really showcased her abilities as far as singing and acting. This musical number captivated the audience and really showed us all the different sides of Samovar as a person.
The character Carlo (Eugenia Camacho) also brought life to the show with her unique characterization of an Italian. Camacho brought bouts of laughter to the audience with her over exaggerated facials and hilarious accent. Every time that Camacho approached the piano in any of the scenes, my eyes went directly to her. She never ceased to make the audience laugh with her expressions and body language.
Another incredible character was Gino (Leanne Palisoc). Although she didnt say a single word, Leanne managed to make the audience crack up. Her simple and clean movements allowed the audience to understand what she was doing and what was happening. These fine characters were accompanied with other talented individuals such as: Mrs. Pavlenko (Felicia Villalobos), Nina (Kaitlyn Jackson), and Constantine (Karina Nanez).
This production of "A Night in The Ukraine" was truly a masterpiece that captivated the audiences attention and didnt let it go. Every aspect of the show fit in perfectly like a puzzle and the gender switch was done almost flawlessly.
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But most of Justin Bieber's fans know her as Mama Jan.
Smith was featured in Bieber's 3D movie "Never Say Never" and has been his vocal coach and mentor since he started his career in Atlanta.
But Jan is much more than Justin's vocal coach. She works with some of the top talent and breaking artists in the industry and has been in the music business for 54 years.
Now, Justin has a chance to show a little love in return when he performs at the 33rd annual Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards on September 17th.
The event will not be a concert or full length show, but rather a tribute performance honoring Mama Jan as she is inducted this year into the Hall of Fame.
Jan said,
"Justin's working on a new record that's going to be a benchmark for him. His fans are certainly waiting to see what he's going to do next. "
Both Bieber and his career mentor Usher are expected to be in attendance, as will Toni Braxton, Judy Argo, and Hall Johnson.
In addition to working as a vocal coach, Jan is also co-founder of The Bridge Music Foundation – a unique organization that helps develop young artists by giving them the necessary resources while protecting them from the pitfalls of the music business.
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Well, the moment has nearly arrived. There are things that I have been putting off in my life for many years now. My time has run out and now I must deal with these things. I was first alerted to the need for one of these things about 30 years ago.
I was in my second semester of college majoring in Religious Education. The first semester had been a breeze and I had made the Dean's List. The second semester offered one caveat. The administration was requiring all students to take a phys ed class. I was pretty athletic; had been all my life, but I was not eager to take this class since the purpose of my being there was a religious education. Still, I took the class and was having no problems until one day when we were playing basketball. It was just for fun. On this day and in this game, I had the ball and drove the lane for an uncontested lay-up. It wasn't painful, but I felt it anyway and it concerned me, so I walked over the bench after making the shot and sat down to consider what was the strange feeling I'd experienced and heard. It seemed to be fine, so I continued to play.
Two days later I was on crutches and had to drop out of school for lack of being able to attend classes. I had seen an orthopedic surgeon who told me I had the knees of a seventy eight year old man. I was twenty six at the time.
I had arthroscopic surgery on the damaged knee to repair a torn ligament. He warned me that probably sooner than later I would have to replace these knees or learn to use a wheelchair. I was 26 and athletic, that couldn't happen to me!
So, in the interim years between then and now, I played basketball pick-up games like it was going out of style, I played tennis at a competitive level for hours into the night, I taught aerobics at a major health club for 10 years and I rode my bike for hours every other day just to push myself.
Then it all changed. Ten years ago I had knee replacement surgery on that first knee. My life slowed down considerably. Now, I am on my last leg, so to speak, and the other knee has to go to make room for a new one. So, that is what I will be doing this Friday morning. Afterwards I will be heavily involved in rehab and learning to walk and use the bathroom again. Then, after full recovery, I plan on playing a lot of golf.
So that's on Friday this week, but before I get to have all that fun, On Wednesday, all my lower teeth will be pulled and in their place will be dentures. Yes I am now that old. My dad had them at a younger age than me, so I kind of have some knowledge of what to expect, but at least I will be able to chew food without pain. I would get implants but they are ridiculously too expensive. I wonder how this will change the way I speak or even it it will. Maybe I'll be able to speak in my Scottish accent on a regular basis instead of just when I want to.
So, if you'll be wondering what I.m up to in the coming weeks, I'll be learning to walk, use the potty and speak all over again.
I'll be updating this blog on days that the pain MEDs aren't in control. What a way to end the summer, huh?


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Hi Y'all! It is November and I am bringing back #30DaysOfThanks for Year 3 aka #30DaysOfThanks2014. I had so much fun doing this last 2 years that I thought I would recycle the program again this year.
Blogger: That's What I'm Talking About
What can I say about Jen: I adore her! She is one of those bloggers that I have met in person, had great conversations with, and miss when I don't get to see her often. She makes me smile! She is such an inspiration too! If you haven't followed her #BookBlogWalkers journey (you should) then you are missing out on a fantastic story. She has done so great and done it with such gusto that I am in awe. She will be co-hosting with me next year and I am excited about that. She also does wonderful things on her blog: Sunday Snippet, Author Interviews, and Reviews. Go give her some love–
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What can I say about Marcela: She is hands down one of the funniest people I have ever blog stalked. Granted, she is a cat lady and I am a dog lady but we both agree that furrballs are the most amazing creatures on the planet. She writes AMAZING reviews (talking about ones that make you want to hit the buy button even when you are on a book budget) and they are very eclectic in nature. She is just delightful! Go give her some love–
Narrator: Jim Frangione
Books I have listened to narrated by him:
- Black Dagger Brotherhood series by JR Ward
- Love Undercover Series by Lori Foster
- Born in Blood by Alexandra
Books on my wishlist:
- No Limits by Lori Foster
- Devil's in Exile by Chuck Hogan
This year Fantasy is More Fun & Because Reading are doing a Month of Giving Thanks giving you a chance to participate. You should take them up on the opportunity!
NOTE: This year I switched it up a bit for the first 12 days: I will highlight one book from 2014 that really stuck with me (each book scored a 4.75 or 5 from me), one narrator that landed on my must listen list, and one blogger that I am thankful for! For days 13 to 30 I will highlight either 2 bloggers and 1 narrator OR 2 narrators and 1 blogger. These are not in any particular order and by no means is 30 going to cover everyone that I love. In fact this year in both the narrator and blogger categories I had way over 30 (Yet with books I only had 12 "new to me this year" reads that ranked above a 4.75). Narrowing narrators/bloggers down broke my heart so I am changing the format a bit! Hopefully, I can squeeze in everyone I want too!
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During her non-reading time you can find her hanging with her rescue furr children named after book characters: Lizzie a beautiful cattle dog mix (Pound Pup), Cinder a beautiful Shep/Pitt mix (Pound Pup), and Minerva a beautiful Shep/Pitt mix (Foster Fail). Gathering with friends and family, attending conventions, watching movies/tv shows, rooting for the 49rs, and crocheting.
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- #Promo #RomanceforRaices: A Soldier's Christmas Wish by Vivien Arend /Narrated by Tatiana Sokolov - November 11, 2019
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Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Christmas pantomime Cinderella at the Citadel in Ayr
South Ayrshire Council has worked its magic to ensure that local people and visitors will be able to enjoy a pantomime extravaganza this year in Ayr.
[Pictured: the cast of Ayr's 2008 pantomime "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs".]
Between 3 and 26 December 2009 the Citadel will be transformed when the romantic, funny and entertaining pantomime "Cinderella" is performed there.
Councillor Margaret Toner, Depute Leader of the Council and Economic Development, Tourism and Leisure Portfolio Holder (pictured above) said: "Going to the pantomime is an annual highlight for a lot of people, including me. There is something very special about a pantomime, the atmosphere is always electric, with something for everyone. Cinderella at the Citadel is a 'must see' attraction as part of this year's festive celebrations."
The Council has engaged Robert C Kelly Limited to deliver the pantomime on their behalf.
Tickets can be purchased from the Citadel telephone number 01292 269793.
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This summer, I am offering two weeks of my
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Students will create their own stories with an experienced teacher and published author as their editor, coach, and guide. Then, students will learn how to format their creative writing into books they can publish with all the technical details and awesome covers. Each student may have their final story published and even made available on Amazon. Students may bring stories they have written or that are in progress. All writing materials and iPads provided.
Instructor: Phyl Campbell
Location: Creative York, 10 N Beaver St, York
June 19-23 • 1-4pm • $90 • Ages 8-14
July 24-28 • 1-4pm • $90 • Ages 8-14
Follow the sign up links here: June 19-23 or July 24-28
I am also offering a culture and crafting camp each week with Victoria Kageni-Woodard of GUSA by Victoria.
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Come and spend your holiday in a charming 3-star camp site with a friendly family atmosphere, located between land and sea. Let yourself be seduced by les Etangs Mina, its 7-hectare park and its three lakes on a protected site, classified as Natura 2000. This camp site is located in a beautiful green setting and near to water. It will delight nature lovers !!!
A campsite on a human scale with 110 pitches, offering all the comforts and facilities of an outdoor hotel resort at attractive rates!
Located in the heart of Charente Maritime, holidaymakers bring their bags to a family campsite on a human scale, in a warm atmosphere.
You are sure to find the pitch that suits you, on the side of the greenery or on the side of the lake, near the pool, away from the sanitary facilities, near the playground or the kids club.
Caravanning and camping packages range from the most simple (1 or 2 people without electricity) to full packages including electricity, refrigerator, with lake view... Create your dream holiday!
During high season, you can enjoy many activities and entertainment for young and old - themed meals and parties, concerts... You can also enjoy the joys of swimming, fishing, tennis, playground, inflatable castle...
Explore the region, its flavours and its local heritage. The camp site is located minutes from the Tower of Broue, which dominates the marshes of Brouage, between Marennes-Oléron and Saintes and only 17 km from Royan, 20 km from Rochefort and 50km south of La Rochelle. You will find activities to delight the whole family.
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1836 – Texas Revolution: A day after the Battle of San Jacinto, forces under Texas General Sam Houston identify Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna among the captives of the battle when one of his fellow captives mistakenly gives away his identity.
1864 – The U.S. Congress passes the Coinage Act of 1864 that mandates that the inscription In God We Trust be placed on all coins minted as United States currency.
1876 – The first game in the history of the National League was played at the Jefferson Street Grounds in Philadelphia. This game is often pointed to as the beginning of the MLB.
1889 – At noon, thousands rush to claim land in the Land Rush of 1889. Within hours the cities of Oklahoma City and Guthrie are formed with populations of at least 10,000.
1898 – Spanish–American War: The USS Nashville captures a Spanish merchant ship.
1945 – World War II: Führerbunker: After learning that Soviet forces have taken Eberswalde without a fight, Adolf Hitler admits defeat in his underground bunker and states that suicide is his only recourse.
1954 – Red Scare: Witnesses begin testifying and live television coverage of the Army–McCarthy hearings begins.
1964 – The 1964-1965 New York World's Fair opens for its first season.
1970 – The first Earth Day is celebrated.
1972 – Vietnam War: Increased American bombing in Vietnam prompts anti-war protests in Los Angeles, New York City, and San Francisco.
1977 – Optical fiber is first used to carry live telephone traffic.
1998 – Disney's Animal Kingdom opens at Walt Disney World near Orlando, Florida, United States.
2000 – In a pre-dawn raid, federal agents seize six-year-old Elián González from his relatives' home in Miami.
2008 – The United States Air Force retires the remaining F-117 Nighthawk aircraft in service.
1844 – Lewis Powell, American soldier, attempted assassin of William H. Seward (d. 1865)
1891 – Laura Gilpin, American photographer (d. 1979)
1904 – J. Robert Oppenheimer, American physicist and academic (d. 1967)
1906 – Eddie Albert, American actor, singer, and producer (d. 2005)
1923 – Aaron Spelling, American actor, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2006)
1944 – Steve Fossett, American businessman, pilot, and sailor (d. 2007)
1950 – Zygi Wilf, German-American businessman
1946 – Harlan F. Stone, American lawyer and jurist, 12th Chief Justice of the United States (b. 1872)
1983 – Earl Hines, American pianist and bandleader (b. 1903)
1984 – Ansel Adams, American photographer and environmentalist (b. 1902)
1994 – Richard Nixon, American lieutenant, lawyer, and politician, 37th President of the United States (b. 1913)
1995 – Jane Kenyon, American poet and author (b. 1947)
1995 – Maggie Kuhn, American activist, founded the Gray Panthers (b. 1905)
1996 – Erma Bombeck, American journalist and author (b. 1927)
2004 – Pat Tillman, American football player and soldier (b. 1976)
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From Sunday, April 15 to Tuesday, April 17, 2018 the MGEU will be holding its Women's Conference in Brandon, Manitoba.
Women's Conference 2018 Brochure
As always, all MGEU women are encouraged to apply to attend. The MGEU Women's Conference uses an inclusive definition of "woman" and "female" and welcomes trans women, genderqueer women, and non-binary people who are significantly female-identified to apply.
Important Reminder: Completing the application form is not a guarantee of admission to this conference. Space is limited and preference is given to new applicants. The MGEU Women's Committee thanks everyone in advance for their interest. Only those selected will be contacted to complete the registration process.


text: Wisdom Teeth Removal | Thailand Dental Clinic Bone grafting, dental surgical procedure, Oral Surgery, Tooth extraction, Wisdom Teeth Removal, Wisdom tooth extractionWisdom Teeth RemovalWisdom Teeth Removal. Many people, however, develop impacted teeth — teeth that do not have sufficient space to erupt into the mouth or grow normally. Impacted teeth may erupt only partially or not at all. An impacted wisdom tooth may:Grow at an angle toward the next toothGrow at an angle toward the back of the mouth (second molar)Grow at a right angle to the other teeth, as if the tooth is "lying down" within the jawboneGrow straight up or down like other teeth but stay trapped within the jawbone Wisdom Teeth Removal Why Do Wisdom Teeth Removal?You'll likely need your impacted wisdom tooth pulled if it results in problems such as:PainInfectionDamage to an adjacent toothDevelopment of a fluid-filled sac (cyst) around the wisdom toothDamage to surrounding boneComplications with orthodontic treatments to straighten other teeth Wisdom Teeth Removal ProcedureA wisdom tooth extraction is almost always performed as an outpatient procedure. This means that you go home the same day.A x-ray is normally first taken in checking the positioning of tooth. Your doctor or oral surgeon administers local anesthesia with one or more injections near the site of each extraction. Before you receive an injection, your dentist or surgeon will likely apply a substance to the gums that numbs the site. You mayy feel some pressure and movement but should not experience pain.During wisdom tooth extraction, your dentist or oral surgeon:Makes an incision in the gum, creating flaps to expose the tooth and boneRemoves any bone that blocks access to the toothDivides the tooth into sections if it's easier to remove in piecesRemoves the toothCleans the site of the removed tooth of any debris from the tooth or boneStitches the wound closed to promote healing, though this isn't always necessaryPlaces gauze over the extraction site to control bleeding and to help a blood clot form As you heal from your surgery, follow your doctor's instructions on:Activity. After your surgery, plan to rest for the remainder of the day. Resume normal activities the next day, but for at least a week, avoid strenuous activity that might result in dislodging the blood clot from the socket.Beverages. Drink lots of water after the surgery. Don't drink alcoholic, caffeinated, carbonated or hot beverages in the first 24 hours. Don't drink with a straw for at least a week because the sucking action can dislodge the blood clot from the socket.Food. Eat only soft foods, such as yogurt or applesauce, for the first 24 hours. Start eating semisoft foods when you can tolerate them. Avoid hard, chewy, hot or spicy foods that might get stuck in the socket or irritate the wound.Pain management. You may be able to manage pain with a prescription pain medication — given by your doctor or oral surgeon — or an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others). Holding a cold pack against your jaw also may relieve pain.Bleeding. Some oozing of blood may occur the first day after wisdom tooth removal. Try to avoid excessive spitting so that you don't dislodge the blood clot from the socket. Replace gauze over the extraction site as directed by your dentist or oral surgeon.Swelling and bruising. Swelling and bruising of your cheeks usually improves in two or three days. Use an ice pack as directed by your dentist or surgeon.Cleaning your mouth. Don't brush your teeth, rinse your mouth, spit or use a mouthwash during the first 24 hours after the surgery. After that time, gently rinse your mouth with warm salt water every two hours and after meals for a week after your surgery. Mix 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) of table salt in 8 ounces (237 milliliters) of water. After the first 24 hours, resume brushing your teeth, being particularly gentle near the surgical wound to avoid disrupting any stitches.Tobacco use. If you smoke, don't do so for at least 24 hours after surgery — and wait longer than that if possible. If you chew tobacco, don't use it for at least a week. Using tobacco products after oral surgery can delay healing and increase the risk of complications.Stitches. You may have stitches that dissolve within a few weeks or no stitches at all. If your stitches need to be removed, you have to come back in 7-10 days for taking them out.Post tooth extraction, if there is swelling or continued pain, please contact Phuket Smile Signature dental clinic for advise. Possible problems called a dry socket develops in about 3% to 4% of all extractions. This occurs when a blood clot doesn't form in the hole or the blood clot breaks off or breaks down too early. In a dry socket, the underlying bone is exposed to air and food. This can be very painful and can cause a bad odor or taste. Typically dry sockets begin to cause pain the third day after surgery. 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The Russian football team will be under particular observation regarding doping control issues at Euro 2016 in France, Marc Vouillamoz, head of the European football body UEFA medical and anti-doping unit, said.
Addressing a news conference on Tuesday, Vouillamoz said UEFA was well aware of the doping allegations in Russian sports since "it was making the headlines in the press," reports Tass.
"We are also working very closely with the UK Anti-Doping (UKAD), who monitor the (anti-doping) program in Russia," the UEFA official said. "We have coordinated with them what could be done."
"Of course we are paying special attention on the Russian team," Vouillamoz added.
Russian sports has been at the centre of doping-related scandals since last year. Starting this year doping control in Russian sports has been exercised by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) strictly under the supervision of the British anti-doping agency (UKAD).
The Russian national squad held its training camp in Switzerland's Bad-Ragaz between May 24 and June 5. UEFA doping officers visited the camp in Bad-Ragaz on May 29 and collected doping samples of 10 players.
This was the first procedure to collect the doping samples from the Russian team. It was held in line with all regulations and took about an hour and a half, according to the Russian Football Union (RFU).
Following last Sunday's friendly match 1-1 draw against Serbia in Monaco, the Russian squad moved to its 2016 Euro Cup base camp at Croissy-sur-Seine, which is a commune in the Yvelines department in the Ile-de-France region in northcentral France.
The Euro 2016 will be held in France between June 10 and July 10 with matches to be played in 10 different locations, namely in Bordeaux, Lens, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Paris, Saint-Denis, Saint-Etienne and Toulouse.
The contesting teams have been divided into six groups and Russia is placed in Group B, sharing it with England, Wales and Slovakia.
The Russian football team will play three matches in the Euro-2016 group stage -- against England in Marseille on June 11, Slovakia in Lille on June 15 and Wales in Toulouse on June 20.


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Google "Canon 60D Tips" and you get a bunch of questionable web sites with little practical advice.
The goal of this Canon camera equipment review site is to provide practical, sensible advice on choosing the right equipment.
You want to use your gear to get the most value out of your investment and HAVE FUN doing it.
With that out of the way, let's get right down to it. At the end of this post there are links to more specific 60D articles as well as other resources for you.
Play and study at the same time. Like other modern DSLRs, the 60D is an amazing piece of technology. Digital technology advances in only the last 10 years have been astounding.
You are being naive if you think you can take advantage of what your camera has to offer without studying the 60D manual or a good book dedicated to the 60D.
While it's true that you can get the camera's "brain" to do all the work by setting it on an automatic setting, you may as well just buy a point and shoot camera to do that for you and save your money.
I suggest you play and study at the same time. When buy a new camera, the first thing I do as soon as it's out of the box is turn it and start pushing buttons and turning dials, but I encourage you to sit down at a table with camera in hand and manual open in front of you.
Have the discipline to set aside some quiet, uninterrupted time (without your cell phone) and you will get a great start on grasping what your camera can do for you.
Give yourself an assignment. Even Albert Einstein couldn't learn everything all at once. Focus on learning one feature or function of your camera and experiment with it a few times. Repetition is the mother of learning. Foster an attitude of curiosity and fun and the learning will come much easier.
Assign yourself the task of practicing a certain technique like understanding shutter speed or perhaps the apply the 60D's different "creative filters" to a photo and compare the results.
Make it a fun assignment. Pick a section in the 60D manual, do a search for self photography assignments on Google or buy a photography assignment book on Amazon. You can expand your mind with dozens of possibilities.
Take advantage of the other articles on this site about the 60D, get a book dedicated to the 60D, or get a general photography book written around using a modern digital camera.
It's such a great time to be interested in photography because of what technology now offers us.
Photography is a universal language that all visually able people around the world can converse with. Use it with a passion.
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Shoot more photos.
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