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The DeSales community kicked off the holiday season with a new Christmas tradition.
The IDEAS Club held its inaugural tree lighting ceremony outside the Gambet Center on Friday evening. Students sang carols and kept warm with hot chocolate and s'mores.
"It's getting everyone into the festivities of the holidays ... It's a nice stress reliever on a Friday night right before finals."
Andrew Peterson '19, who joined the IDEAS Club two years ago.
The club is no stranger to community service and works with organizations like the Lehigh County Humane Society and Special Olympics. It launched the tree lighting ceremony at the suggestion of Dr. Thomas Craig, the club's advisor, and received tremendous support.
"We had a lot of support from the business division, Father Greenfield, and the facilities department, which is really nice and we appreciate it."
The ceremony was part of the inaugural Jingle Bell Trail, which also featured Lights in the Heights and the Bulldog Blizzard. Students who picked up a trail passport and attended all three events were entered into a drawing to win a $75 Amazon gift card.
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Stanford wins 2014 Pac-12 men's soccer title on drama-filled final day
The scoreboard might have read 2-2, but the No. 3 Stanford men's soccer team was losing its grip on the 2014 Pac-12 Conference title.
It was Sunday afternoon in Berkeley, and the Cardinal was locked in a tense battle with rival California on the final day of the regular season. Entering the second overtime period, the stakes couldn't have been higher for Stanford. The Cardinal needed a goal to clinch the league championship, and it only had 10 minutes to score. Otherwise, the trophy would belong to the No. 6-ranked UCLA Bruins.
But less than three minutes into the second overtime period in Berkeley, Stanford senior Austin Meyer punched through a goal in traffic to give the Cardinal a 3-2 victory. Meyer soon streaked down the field with his arms outstretched and joined his teammates in a dogpile on the field as the Cardinal celebrated its first Pac-12 men's soccer title since 2001.
[Related: Complete 2014 Pac-12 men's soccer standings]
It stood in stark contrast to the scene in Southern California, as the entire Bruins men's soccer squad huddled around a small monitor from the Pac-12 Networks crew in Westwood. Just minutes earlier, UCLA dispatched San Diego State with a 2-1 victory, but all the Bruins could do was wait hopelessly for the clock to run out on the Cardinal.
Ultimately, Meyer's dramatic goal capped off another scintillating season for Pac-12 men's soccer, as Stanford earned three points to push its season-long total to 21, just one more than UCLA. Considering Oregon State also upset No. 9 Washington, 2-0, on Sunday in Seattle, it was quite the grand finale for the Pac-12.
Five of the conference's six men's soccer teams -- Stanford, UCLA, Washington, Cal and Oregon State -- have strong cases to make the 48-team field for the NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament, which will be announced live Monday on NCAA.com at 10 a.m. PT.
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Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has his own way of dealing with major concerns in the country – he ignores them. In doing so, he may unwisely think these can be easily swept under the carpet or, at least, stopped from rising to the top of the national agenda.
Like other leaders, he prefers setting his own agenda and he is now also indulging in using superlatives to describe the economic advances made.
There has recently been a flood of reports lauding the country's economic growth, with the government expressing satisfaction at their nod of approval. But, unsurprisingly, the government generally ignores the ugly, or unfavourable, parts of the reports. Take, for example, the latest EU country-specific report, which, like the credit rating agencies, goes into the rapid and marked improvement in the island's economy.
Part of it deals with how corruption is looked upon and how it is officially dealt with. Yet, to all intents and purposes, the government ignores it, thinking perhaps that, like other problems, it will go away and be forgotten with the passage of time. But there have been so many corruption allegations over the past five years of the Muscat administration that it is most unlikely the issue will disappear from the radar screens of foreign organisations monitoring what is happening in the country.
The EU country-specific report highlights the fact that there is a fragmented landscape of agencies dealing with corruption allegations. It remarks that the absence of established procedures to ensure independent treatment of cases in responding to corruption allegations may result in inconsistencies in handling such allegations. While the government tries to give the impression that corruption allegations are only a figment of the imagination of its political opponents, the EU report shows that corruption and favouritism are perceived as a problematic factor for doing business.
As it happens, this comes hot on the heels of several newspaper reports about what appears to be a bonanza of direct orders. In a number of cases, these are given to friends, or to friends of friends, for political favours.
Political patronage under the Muscat administration has grown to such an extent that, according to a flash Eurobarometer survey, a majority of business representatives feel that favouritism and corruption hamper business competition in Malta – 85 per cent, up from 78 per cent in 2015, with the EU average being 74 per cent.
A similar share of respondents thinks corruption is widespread in Malta. Over half the number of managers surveyed identified corruption as a problem when doing business and disagreed that measures against corruption are applied impartially and without ulterior motives.
This is no light matter. Yet, while people express concern about it when responding to surveys, there does not seem to be enough national willpower or appetite to check the trend, as shown by the result of the last general election.
With the government hell-bent on downplaying corruption and sleaze allegations and, at the same time, pathetically accusing those who dare raise such issues as working against the country's interests, the possibility of seeing a change in attitude is narrowing.
Yet, it is clearly in the country's interest that independent institutions and constituted bodies speak up and start seriously holding the government to account.
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Jack's ready to put on another show at home after strong performances at Phillip Island the past two years.
Race: Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix
Round: 17 of 19
Date/time: Sunday October 28, 4pm AEDT
Circuit: Phillip Island: 12 corners, anti-clockwise
Distance/laps: 4.4km, 27 laps
2017 podium: Marquez-Rossi-Vinales
Jack's world championship results in Australia
2017 (MotoGP): qualified 5th, finished 7th
2016 (MotoGP): qualified 5th, finished 10th
2015 (MotoGP): qualified 15th, finished 15th
2014 (Moto3): qualified 8th, finished 1st
2013 (Moto3): qualified 10th, finished 5th
2012 (Moto3): qualified 23rd, finished 21st
2011 (125cc): qualified 28th, finished 23rd
Jack's preview: This is the one Jack has been waiting for – his home race at Phillip Island, and a chance to see family and friends while riding in front of his fans on one of the world's great racetracks. It's a track that has provided its fair share of highlights for Jack over the years – he qualified what was, to that stage, an equal career-best fifth here last year and led for the first four laps of the race before finishing seventh. He's finished in the points in all three premier-class outings at the Island (Germany and Austin are the only other races where he has a 100 per cent points record from more than one start), while he won a memorable race in Moto3 at home in 2014. Converting qualifying into a strong result, as he did last year, will be the priority after Jack started from the front row last weekend in Japan, but crashed out after 11 laps. That came after an early tumble at Misano saw him finish 18th from second on the grid four races ago, so carrying his Saturday pace into Sunday is the target. If his home form carries on, Jack is a good chance to surpass the 82 points he scored in last year's championship, his best year yet; he's on 74 points this season with three races remaining, and is 13th in the standings.
Jack says: "Leading here last year … it was exciting. I'll take what I learned with tyre consumption last year and use that knowledge this year, with tyre choice and the race strategy. Phillip Island is the type of track that puts the field on an equal level, and it's nice to know the boys aren't fighting for the world championship anymore, so you're not really thinking of outside thoughts like that. This has always been a good weekend for me, from winning Moto3 in 2014 and then being the leading Open bike in 2015, and then leading last year. There's always a lot of support for me and the pressure and expectations is good, I can't wait to get out there."
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Dimitrios Pagourtzis laughed and taunted students as he shot them to death in a school attack that left 10 people dead, witnesses to the massacre claim.
The Santa Fe High School junior is accused of opening fire with a Remington 870 shotgun and a.38-caliber handgun in the school, and witnesses said the killing appeared to excite the 17-year-old. As the New York Post reported, witnesses claimed Pagourtzis blasted a Japanese World War II military anthem on his cell phone and sang "Another one bites the dust" as he killed students.
Kole Dixon, a 16-year-old sophomore, said he had a friend inside one of the classrooms where Pagourtzis allegedly carried out the massacre. The classmate claimed that the shooter yelled "Surprise, motherf***er!" as he shot into a closet where students were hiding, then taunted the murdered students.
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When a cell phone in the classroom rang, Dimitrios Pagourtzis taunted, "Do you think it's for you?"
Pagourtzis had reportedly planned to commit suicide after the school shooting but couldn't go through with it. He was later captured by police without incident.
"He gave himself up and admitted at the time he didn't have the courage to commit suicide, that he wanted to take his own life earlier," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a press conference hours after the shooting (via the New York Post).
The school shooting came as a surprise to some, with classmates saying he was a quiet and unassuming boy. The parents of the alleged school shooter have also said they had no indication that he been planning the massacre. Police said the 17-year-old obtained the weapons from his father, who had purchased them legally.
Some students said one of those killed in the massacre was the boy's ex-girlfriend, as well as another girl who had rejected his advances. The reports did not specify which of the victims these were.
"The shooter, Dimitrios Pagourtzi, murdered his ex-girlfriend and then killed another girl who had steadily rejected his increasingly aggressive advances." https://t.co/DUCyBhF9ig— Dawn (@lil_ms_drama) May 20, 2018
Witnesses described a chaotic scene during the shooting, including reports that a student or teacher had pulled a fire alarm as the shooting started to alert others in the school. Many students claimed that they did not hear any of the gunshots until after the first alarm sounded, KTVU reported.
Police said Dimitrios Pagourtzis has admitted to the shooting and is cooperating with authorities.


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The Rockies made Rodgers the No. 3 overall pick in the 2015 draft, behind fellow shortstops Dansby Swanson and Alex Bregman, and signed him to a franchise-record $5.5 million bonus. Rodgers worked with former big leaguers Dante Bichette and Tom Gordon during his high school days, and has proven at ease in the professional environment since signing. He played only 89 games in 2017 due to a hand injury and quad strain, but shined when he was on the field. He flirted with .400 at high Class A Lancaster during the first half of the year and made his way to Double-A Hartford at the minor league all-star break. Rodgers' calling card is his smooth, controlled swing that bodes well for him to hit for average and power. He possesses the bat speed to handle any velocity and the balance and pitch recognition to barrel breaking balls. At times Rodgers becomes too pull-happy, but he has shown he has the strength to drive the ball the other way. Rodgers rarely walks, but knows how to work a count and doesn't miss the pitch he wants. Evaluators nearly universally regard him as a future plus hitter with enough power to impact a game. A natural shortstop, Rodgers has also seen time at second and third base with the Rockies' approach of having players work at multiple positions in the minors. Rodgers has the reliable hands, quick release and plus arm strength to play shortstop, but his fringy foot speed could be a deciding factor in an eventual move to second base. Rodgers makes up for his lack of natural range by positioning himself well and showing advanced instincts, enough that some evaluators give him a chance to stay at shortstop and possibly be an average defender there, although not all are convinced. The idea of having a middle infielder with an impact bat is exciting, which is why Rodgers isn't likely to end up at third base. How Rodgers' body changes over time, particularly if he gets bigger and loses a step, will determine whether he stays at shortstop or makes the move to second base. Even if he does end up at second, he can be an impact player along the lines of Bobby Grich or Ryne Sandberg. The Rockies have brought Rodgers along slowly, but it is not out of the question for him to be in the big leagues at some point after the 2018 all-star break.
A third baseman in high school, McMahon added first base to his resume in 2016 and began playing second base in 2017. After a down year offensively in 2016 he rebounded in 2017, batting a combined .355 between Double-A and Triple-A. He made his major league debut on Aug. 12. McMahon possesses soft hands and a strong arm, but his reaction time was a concern at third base. He handled the move to first base well and, while physically large for second base, impressed the Rockies with how he adapted to the position, although opposing scouts are less convinced. Offensively, McMahon has a consistent, short stroke and uses the whole field. He sits fastball and takes advantage of mistakes, with the strength to produce above-average power in Coors Field. Strikeouts were an issue in the past, but McMahon significantly improved his approach and plate discipline and struck out just 97 times in 2017, compared to an average of 153 strikeouts his first three seasons. McMahon's positional versatility gives the Rockies options. Wherever he plays, the Rockies envision his bat making a significant everyday contribution.
Pint touched 100 mph in high school and the Rockies drafted him with the fourth overall pick in 2016, signing him for $4.8 million. His big velocity has not translated to professional success, however. After a poor 2017 at low Class A Asheville, Pint is 3-16, 5.40 with 82 walks, 14 hit batters and 34 wild pitches in 130 professional innings, to go along with 115 strikeouts. Pint simply overpowered high school hitters, which covered up mechanical shortcomings that have hampered him in pro ball. His fastball ranges anywhere from 93-98 mph and touches 102 but plays down due to poor command and control––the result of a delivery he doesn't repeat even though it is clean. He pulls off of pitches and misses the zone, and isn't much better with his secondaries. His slider flashes above-average and his curveball and changeup flash average potential, but he doesn't have consistent control of any of them. The Rockies have taken a cautious approach with Pint, limiting his innings and adjusting his mechanics slowly. Scouts remain bullish on Pint because of his premium stuff and clean delivery, but his lack of strike-throwing ability is alarming. High Class A Lancaster is likely next in 2018.
Welker led Douglas High in Parkland, Fla., to its first state championship in 2016 and a No. 1 ranking in BA's final national high school poll. The Rockies drafted him in the fourth round and signed him for $855,000. Welker impressed immediately and was en route to the South Atlantic League batting title in his first full season, but an abdominal strain shelved him for two months and cost him the necessary at-bats. Welker's bat is his best asset. He has impressive knowledge of the strike zone, particularly for a young power hitter, and makes full use of the entire field. His swing has some length to it and a bit of a hitch, but he makes up for it with advanced feel to hit, above-average power potential and limited swing-and-miss. A high school shortstop, Welker moved to third base as a pro and has shown above-average potential there. He has a good first step, is quick on his feet and possesses a plus, accurate arm, although his below-average speed and fringy athleticism cuts into his range. Nolan Arenado is a free agent after 2019, and Welker is in line to be Arenado's eventual replacement if the Rockies are unable to resign him. For now, Welker will head to high Class A Lancaster.
The Rockies took advantage of four early picks in the 2015 draft and landed Lambert at No. 44 overall. Lambert didn't overpower and there were questions about his thin frame, but the Rockies saw a highly successful teen with a live arm, room to fill out and a desirable competitive streak. Lambert's poise and fearless mentality have helped him conquer three of the most hitter-friendly environments in baseball in Rookie-level Grand Junction, low Class A Asheville and class High A Lancaster during his first three seasons. The expected physical gains have come too. Lambert now sits 91-93 mph and touches 95 with his fastball, dialing it up and down as necessary. The pitch plays up even further because of excellent control and sink, as well. Both his biting 78-82 mph curveball and mid-80s changeup consistently project above-average-to-plus, with the best of his swing-and-miss curveballs drawing plus-plus grades. Lambert throws everything for strikes and keeps the ball down, a critical factor in his success pitching in environments similar to Coors Field. Lambert has all the components of a quality mid- to back-of-the-rotation starter, and could be more if he continues to add fastball velocity.
The Rockies signed Castellani for $1.1 million out of high school in 2014 and were protective of him early, limiting him to 150 innings in his first two seasons combined. They then bulked him up and turned him loose, and he's been exceptionally durable since. Castellani led the high Class A California League in innings pitched in 2016, and did the same in the Double-A Eastern League in 2017. Castellani works with a three-pitch mix with sinking action. His fastball holds serve at a steady 93 mph, and he has shown the ability to touch 97. His best secondary is a hard slider, and he also mixes in a usable changeup. All three pitches have flashed above-average at one point or another, but he runs into trouble when he isn't keeping the ball down. When right, Castellani commands both sides of the plate in the bottom half of the zone, and his strong lower half allows him to hold his stuff late in games. He is cerebral with a feel for the game that helps his stuff play up. Castellani projects as a potential workhorse in the middle-to-back of a rotation as long as he keeps the ball down. His ability to do that will be tested at Triple-A Albuquerque to open the 2018 season.
Traded from the Angels to the White Sox and then to the Rockies as a prospect, the hard-throwing Almonte has blossomed in Colorado's system. He posted a 2.00 ERA at Double-A and rose to Triple-A in 2017 despite separate disabled list stints for arm fatigue and knee soreness. Almonte gained 25 pounds since turning pro, which has led to a fastball that topped out at 92 mph in high school now sitting 93-96 mph and touching 98 with hard sink as a starter. Almonte also has a two-seamer he likes to use to further induce ground balls, and his main secondary is an 86-88 mph slider that is consistently above-average and flashes plus. He flashes a usable changeup but it is not consistent, although he still kept lefthanded hitters in check with a .217/.319/.310 slash line in 2017. Almonte's control is lacking at times, the result of an arm action evaluators fear may hamper his ability to throw consistent strikes. Almonte's lack of a changeup and inconsistent control lessen his chance to start, but it's not out of the question. As a fallback, his hard sinker-slider combination would play extremely well in late relief. He will begin 2018 back at Triple-A.
Hampson is next in a long line of Long Beach State shortstops in the big leagues, headed by Bobby Crosby, Troy Tulowitzki, Danny Espinosa and Matt Duffy. Drafted in the third round and signed for $750,000 in 2016, Hampson led the minors with 113 runs and finished fourth with 51 steals in his first full season at high Class A Lancaster. A top-of-the-lineup catalyst, Hampson is an undersized plus-plus runer who plays at full speed all the time. He keeps the ball on the ground or strokes it on a line to let his speed play, and he shows hints of power, although that will never be his game. His plate discipline is improving, allowing him to project as an above-average hitter with a lot of steals. Hampson gets too big in his swing sometimes, but generally self-corrects. Drafted as a shortstop, Hampson's arm is a bit short for the position, but his exemplary hands, quick-first step and top-notch reaction times fit at second base, where he shows flashes of being a plus defender. He also got some exposure to center field last year. Most evaluators see Hampson as a future super utility player, but a few see enough for him to start at second base. Double-A Hartford is next in 2018.
Vilade's father, James, is an assistant coach at Oklahoma State and was a longtime minor league coach. After growing up around the game, Vilade starred on the USA 15U and 18U national teams and won the home run derby at the Under Armor All-America Game at Wrigley Field. He was named the Oklahoma state player of the year as a senior and signed with the Rockies for $1,425,400 after they selected him with the 48th overall pick in the 2017 draft. Vilade's offensive profile is what drives him. He has a strong frame and a quick bat that produces plus raw power, and he already has a knack for driving the ball in games. He makes adjustments quickly for his age and shows advanced instincts in the box. He recognizes and tracks pitches well and draws plenty of walks. Vilade is an average runner and there is some question whether he has the quick-twitch athleticism for shortstop defensively, but believers point to his above-average arm, soft hands and advanced instincts. Vilade will play shortstop for now, but will also see time at third base and first base. It will be his bat that carries him regardless of position. Vilade is set to open his first full season at low Class A Asheville.
Nevin grew up in a baseball environment as the son of 1992 No. 1 overall pick Phil Nevin. A severe hamstring injury limited Tyler to one game in 2016 and a right wrist/hand injury limited him the first half of 2017. He hit .336/.381/.523 for low Class A Asheville upon his return in the second half, showing the promise that made him a touted prep. Two inches taller than his all-star father, Nevin's ticket will be his bat. He has bat speed, works counts and projects to hit for power as his body fills out and gets stronger. He shows all-fields power and drives the ball into the right-center gap frequently, just as his father loved to. Nevin grew up a third baseman but has increasingly seen time at first base, where he projects best. Scouts don't see the feet, agility or athleticism necessary for Nevin to handle third base on an everyday basis, and the Tommy John surgery he had as a junior in high school sapped some of his arm strength. Evaluators generally see Nevin as a platoon corner power bat, but he has a chance to put up big offensive numbers at high Class A Lancaster in 2018 and prove he could be a potential everyday regular at the big league level sometime in the future. His health will bear watching as he tries to complete a full season for the first time, having never played more than 82 games in a professional season.
Howard is an acquired taste. He isn't one of those guys who steps on the mound and overpowers. He is a pitcher, and he has proven since his high school days he can adjust over the course of a season. Howard doesn't back down from a challenge, which was evident his junior year in college when, after early season struggles, he moved into the No. 3 starter role and performed well enough to be the 82nd player selected in the 2014 draft out of Georgia Southern. The Rockies worked to balance Howard's delivery after signing him and it has improved his command. It also was a factor in his fastball velocity jumping from the upper 80s to its present 91-94 mph with sink. Howard compliments his fastball with a back foot slider that has a promising late, hard break, and a usable changeup with fade. His ability to pitch inside to righthanded batters and also change speeds has allowed him to actually be more effective against righties than lefties, which is a tick in his favor for remaining a starter. Having split the 2017 season between Double-A and Triple-A, the expectation is Howard will be ready to step in at the big league level sometime in 2018.
Murphy was in line to be the Rockies' starting catcher on Opening Day 2017, but on a throw to second base during a spring training game he hit the bat of Cubs' Anthony Rizzo and fractured his right forearm. He did not make his season debut with the Rockies until June 15, was sent down for more playing time at Triple-A two weeks later, and made only four appearances when he was called up in September with the Rockies riding Jonathan Lucroy down the stretch in their playoff run. The only player ever drafted out of the University at Buffalo, Murphy remains the Rockies' top catching prospect. He had worked to soften his hands in receiving and made strides with his agility despite a muscular frame that has slowed him down at times. He has above-average arm strength and is continually working to improve. Murphy is mostly a threat at the plate, with above-average power with solid rhythm and timing in his swing that allows him to tap into his power. With Lucroy leaving as a free agent, Murphy has a chance to claim the Rockies' starting catching job in 2018, just as he was expected to before he got hurt in 2017.
Mundell moved around a bit in college––primarily used as a DH, but also catching a bit and playing some first base. Most of all, he hit. His bat caught the attention of the Rockies, and they made him the first college position player they drafted in 2015. They got more than they bargained for. Mundell set a modern-day minor-league record with 59 doubles at low Class Asheville in 2016, and followed it up by hitting a combined .300 with 15 homers, 78 RBIs and an .857 OPS between at High-A Lancaster and Double-A Hartford in 2017. Mundell has power potential to go with what is a very disciplined approach, making hard contact and driving the ball the opposite way. Once he makes adjustments and starts to turn on pitches, more home runs figure to come. He has settled in at first base with soft hands and instincts, even though he had only limited time at the position before pro ball. Further, Mundell has provided a very strong clubhouse influence as a true leader. Mundell will have to continue to hit as a first base-only prospect, but that's never been a problem. He has a chance to post huge numbers at Triple-A Albuquerque in 2017.
Hilliard has established himself as one of the top performers in the Rockies system since the day they drafted him. The physical 6-foot-5, 225-pound lefthanded hitter led the South Atlantic League in RBIs in 2016 and at high Class A Lancaster in 2017 he ranked among the top 10 in the California League in home runs (21), batting average (.300), RBIs (92) and stolen bases (37). Hilliard shows flashes of all five tools but is still in search of consistency. He has the size, natural raw power, above-average speed and plus arm strength that scouts embrace. He squares up anything out over the plate and pulls the ball in the air with authority, with most of his home runs lined shots that carry over the right-field fence. However, his swing gets long at times and has resulted in a nearly 30 percent career strikeout rate. He struggles against lefties in particular and isn't especially adept at using the whole field. Hilliard is an efficient basestealer with his speed and plays an above-average right field, and can handle center field in a pinch. Hilliard's tools and performance have scouts intrigued, but he'll have to make offensive adjustments to reach his everyday ceiling.
After making his major league debut in 2016, Patterson was sent back to Triple-A in 2017 and struggled early. He hit .219 the first two months of the season but ultimately finished with a flourish, hitting .317 the final three months and posting career highs with 26 home runs and 92 RBIs. A two-way player at South Alabama, Patterson had a big leg kick at the plate when he signed, but Rockies instructor Marv Foley worked with him to shorten up the stride, allowing him to stay on the ball longer and keep his head down. A middle of the field hitter, Patterson is still adjusting in order to pull the ball and improve his home run totals, but shows flashes of average to above power. Patterson originally played the corner outfield positions in pro ball and has plenty of arm for right field. However, he began working at first base the last two seasons at Albuquerque and adapted well. Patterson didn't receive a September callup in 2017, because the Rockies were stocked at first base and outfield, but with a host of veterans departing, he has a chance to claim a role in 2018.
Eusebio has come along slowly after signing out of the Dominican Republic for $100,000 in 2013. He needed two years in the Dominican Summer League and began 2017 in the short-season Northwest League for the second straight year. He delivered three dominant starts and was promoted to low Class A Asheville, where he made eight starts before going down with an oblique strain that ended his season in early August. Eusebio packs premium stuff from the left side but is still searching for consistency. His lively fastball sits at 93-94 mph and touches 96, and he compliments it with a hard 78-80 mph curveball and a low-80s changeup he sells with the same arm action as his fastball. Both of his offspeed offerings flash plus. He has an easily repeatable, compact delivery that helps him maintain his command. Eusebio's fastball is so lively in all directions that he doesn't know where it's going, which gets him into trouble. His curveball also is wildly inconsistent and often ends up in the dirt. He made strides during a 24-inning stretch at Asheville where he allowed only five earned runs. Eusebio has rotation upside but requires a lot fine-tuning. He may see high Class A Lancaster in 2018.
Acquired along with fellow righthanders Jeff Hoffman and Miguel Castro from the Blue Jays as part of the package for Troy Tulowitzki at the 2015 trade deadline, Tinoco was considered the extra body in the deal. He always had a live arm, but the results weren't there. It all started to come together in 2017, when Tinoco at high Class A Lancaster went 11-4, 4.67 in one of the most hitter-friendly parks in the minors. The Rockies reworked Tinoco's delivery and the confidence he had been lacking seemed to be adjusted, too. Tinoco features a live fastball that ranges from 93-96 mph and is complimented by a curveball and slider that both flash plus but lack consistency. His changeup further flashes above-average but is the least developed pitch in his arsenal. Tinoco's stuff is promising but he is still learning to how sequence it all in order to miss bats. He does generally throw strikes and keep the ball on the ground. Tinoco will remain a starter for now, though some like the idea of him coming out of the bullpen in late innings with a fastball that could go up a few ticks. He should see time at Double-A Hartford in 2018.
The Rockies drafted Wall 35th overall in 2014, making him the highest drafted prep second baseman since the draft was consolidated into one phase in 1987. Wall's play at second base proved inadequate, however, and he began a transition to center field at high Class A Lancaster in 2017. The effort was cut short when he separated his left shoulder diving for a ball in May and missed the rest of the season. Wall has struggled to live up to his draft pedigree as a gifted hitter. He has a solid feel for contact but little power and does not drive the ball. He has plus speed to make it work as a singles hitter with a lot of stolen bases, although the Rockies are optimistic he can grow into extra-base power as he gets stronger. Defensively, Wall was nearly unplayable at second base and labrum surgery on his right shoulder in high school sapped his arm strength. Wall has hope to make it as a contact and speed-type, but now has major surgery on both shoulders to deal with and needs to find a defensive home. He is expected to be healthy for the start of 2018.
Rockies scouting director Bill Schmidt saw Gaddis dominate in the Cape Cod League the summer between his sophomore and junior seasons at Furman, and had him among the players in consideration for one of the Rockies' two draft picks in the second round. Gaddis led the Southern Conference with nine wins and a 1.89 ERA in 2017, but his stuff was down a tick, sitting 88-92 mph, and he slipped to the third round, where the Rockies took him and signed him for $600,000. Gaddis is a pitchability righthander who relies on his command. His fastball has just average velocity but plays up some with plus life when he gets on top of it and pitches downhill. Gaddis mixes in a curveball, changeup and cutter, all of which are usable but none draw rave reviews. His lack of plus stuff got him crushed in his pro debut, with 66 hits allowed in 44.1 innings at Rookie-level Grand Junction, but fatigue was a factor. Gaddis is confident on the mound. His repeatable delivery, solid command, pitch mix and track record give him a chance to rise as a back-end starter if his stuff ticks back up.
Bowden missed the entire 2017 season with a pair of injuries, one traditional and one unusual. First, he suffered a severe hamstring strain in spring training that shelved him early on. Later, while helping an elderly lady put her bag into an overhead bin on airplane, he suffered a bulging disc in his back. Bowden, who signed for $1.6 million as the 45th overall pick in 2016, was the closer for Vanderbilt's College World Series championship team in 2014. During his lone pro stint after signing in 2016, he showed that same closer's mentality, aggressively going after hitters with power stuff from the left side. Bowden's stands an imposing 6-foot-4, 235 pounds and features a power fastball that sits 93-95 mph with late life and downward plane. It can top out at 97. He shows promise with a changeup that has tumbling action as his main secondary. He also throws a slurvy breaking ball that varies between a curveball and slider, and that will be a focal point of his development moving forward. Bowden has the stuff and pedigree to move quickly as a bullpen arm but has to show he's healthy.
Nearly three years have passed since the Rockies drafted Nikorak with the 27th overall pick and signed him for $2.3 million to pass up a scholarship to Alabama. In that time he has made just 15 starts, worked 47 innings and has yet to advance past Rookie-level Grand Junction. Those totals won't get higher any time soon after he missed most of 2017 following Tommy John surgery. Prior to surgery, Nikorak still showed intriguing stuff. His fastball gets up to 97 mph and he has a two-seamer he can use to induce ground balls. He also showed signs of progress with his changeup and low-80s curveball. Most important, he smoothed out his mechanics under the eye of pitching coaches Ryan Kibler and Bob Apodaca and was throwing significantly more strikes, shaving his walks rate from a disastrous 16.3 per nine innings to 5.8. His control was still poor, but at least it was moving in the right direction. Nikorak's stuff and control strides show promise, but he has to stay healthy. The Rockies are tentatively planning to send Nikorak to an affiliate by midsummer.
A product of West Virginia, Musgrave had Tommy John surgery in 2012 but returned to beat out Jon Gray for Big 12 Conference pitcher of the year honors in 2013. Musgrave appeared to be on the fast track after making 19 starts at Triple-A in just his second full season, but he hit a detour in 2017. He struggled through 12 starts in 2017 before his season ended when he collided with his catcher and suffered a broken finger that required a pin. Musgrave doesn't overpower hitters. His fastball sits 89-90 mph and touches 93, but he makes it work because of solid command and deception from the left side. His out pitch is a solid-average changeup and he also has a fringy slider to give batters another look. Musgrave works aggressively, challenging hitters, and isn't afraid to throw inside despite his modest arsenal. Musgrave will have a chance to see time in the big leagues as a long reliever in 2018.
Montano established himself as one of Venezuela's top teenaged prospects when he hit .375/.483/.542 at the 15U World Cup in 2014. The Rockies signed him for $2 million in 2015, which was the largest bonus the franchise has given to an international amateur. Montano spent his first two seasons in the Dominican Summer League, in part because the Rockies don't field a Rookie-level Arizona League team, and made noticeable improvements in his second season. Montano features a compact, easy stroke from the left side, a disciplined approach and an advanced pitch recognition for his age. He currently has gap power but projects for possible average power as he fills out. Montano has played center field and right field in his two years in the DSL, but most likely will wind up in left field. He tracks the ball well and gets a good break, but as his physically matures will lose a step or two. He has slightly below average arm strength. Montano will come to the U.S. in 2018, most likely debuting at Rookie-level Grand Junction.
Daza signed with the Rockies as a 16-year-old out of Venezuela in 2010 and spent his first three seasons in the Dominican Summer League. He came to the U.S. in 2014 and has made an impression ever since. He has hit a combined .328 in his four years stateside, including winning the California League batting title with a .341 average at high Class A Lancaster in 2017. He also was third in the league with 87 RBIs, second with 11 triples and fifth with 31 stolen bases. Daza's game is built around making contact and using his above-average speed. He uses the middle of the field and has the alley power to pick up doubles and triples. He can manipulate the barrel and makes consistent hard, line drive contact, but doesn't have the strength or swing path for home runs. He primarily played center field at Lancaster but has experience at all three outfield positions. He gets good reads and jumps in center, although most scouts prefer him in a corner because he isn't a burner. Most evaluators see Daza as an extra outfielder with contact ability and speed, but he could become an everyday regular if he keeps hitting the way he has.
Best known as the cousin of Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado, Fuentes went undrafted despite hitting .365 his junior year at Missouri Baptist. He started to create his own legacy at Double-A Hartford in 2017, putting together a dominant final seven weeks to finish tied for second in the Eastern League with a .307 average and third with a .517 slugging percentage and .869 OPS. Fuentes has always hit, putting together a career .287/.346/.456 slash line as a professional. His swing can get long at times and he doesn't walk much, but he maintained a compact approach during his hot stretch that shot him to new heights at Double-A. He gets to serviceable power too. Fuentes has the arm strength for third base and decent range, but began seeing time at first base playing for Culiacan in the Mexican Winter League in order to enhance his versatility. Fuentes has beat the odds every step of his career. His bat and ability to play both infield corners give him a chance to rise to the big leagues, likely as a bench player.
A two-way player in high school, Humphreys had Tommy John surgery his junior year. So, when he showed up to Mississippi State the decision was made for him to focus on hitting, initially as a DH and later at first base and the corner outfield spots. Humphreys hit .310 as a junior, but felt healthy his senior year and decided to return to the mound. He became Mississippi State's closer and wound up a seventh-round draft choice of the Rockies. Humphreys saw limited time on the mound at Rookie-level Grand Junction in 2016, but stepped into the closer role at low Class A Asheville in 2017 and converted 13 of 14 save opportunities while posting a 47-to-6 strikeout to walk mark in 45.2 innings. Humphreys does most of his work with a four-seam fastball that sits 95-97 mph and reaches 99 and a cutter that ranges from 90-94 mph. He has a fringy but usable mid-80s slider and is working on a changeup. Most of all, he has the mentality of a closer and throws strikes consistently. Humphreys will start 2018 at high Class A Lancaster with a chance to move up the system quickly.
Fernandez led the Big West Conference in total bases and finished third in home runs in 2016 with UC Riverside before the Rockies drafted him in the 10th round. He has carried that pop into pro ball with 40 doubles and 21 home runs in 151 career games. Fernandez has some tools, but evaluators mostly see a player whose entire package fits well together and who has great feel for the game. Offensively, Fernandez possesses a solid, consistent swing that generates above-average power to all fields. He hits with his hands, adjusts the barrel and still has some room to get stronger. He can get overly aggressive at times and run into contact issues, which showed up with 122 strikeouts in 100 games at low Class A Asheville. Defensively, Fernandez does the job in the outfield corners. He catches what needs to be caught, but isn't going to necessarily make the eye-popping catch. He is above-average arm strength and is best in left field, although he can slide to right. Fernandez has a chance to keep putting up numbers at high Class A Lancaster in 2018 and could continue to rise as a lefthanded power bat.
Spanberger finally settled in at first base his junior year at Arkansas, and made more starts (58) in 2017 than the previous two years combined (55). A catcher/third basemen in high school in Granite City, Ill., he saw limited time as a DH his freshman year at Arkansas and played some outfield his sophomore year. He finally became a regular as a first baseman in 2017, and responded by becoming the sixth player in Arkansas history to hit 20 home runs. The Rockies drafted Spanberger in the sixth round in 2017, signed him for $260,200, and watched with glee as he hit 19 more home runs in 60 games at Rookie-level Grand Junction. Power is Spanberger's lone plus tool. He is physically imposing at 6-foot-3, 235 pounds and can turn around premium velocity and send it a long way. His below-average feel for hitting pushed him down draft boards despite his raw power, and that also showed up with 71 strikeouts in his pro debut. Spanberger is a work in progress defensively at first, but has embraced the challenge. He will head to low Class A Asheville in 2018 and keep rising as long as he gets to his power.
Nunez played shortstop on an Elk Grove (Calif.) High team that featured future first-round picks Dylan Carlson (Cardinals) and Derek Hill (Tigers) as well as Astros third baseman J.D. Davis and Blue Jays prospect first baseman Rowdy Tellez. Nunez turned down a scholarship to UCLA after the Rockies selected him in the sixth round in 2013 and signed him for an over-slot $800,000 bonus. Nunez played shortstop in Rookie ball in 2013 but returned to Grand Junction in 2014 and began the conversion to catcher. He has adapted to catching quickly. He has soft hands, quick feet and controls the game well. While his work behind the plate has drawn positive reviews, Nunez is an especially poor hitter who struggles to make adjustments. Opponents feed him pitches on the outer half of the plate that he can't do anything with, and the result has been steadily worse offensive production every year. Nunez's average cratered with a .202 mark at Double-A Hartford in 2017. He needs to make significant offensive improvements to even be a backup, and a return to Double-A in 2018 will be telling.
Gonzalez was in position to make the Rockies' bullpen out of spring training in 2017, but arm problems eventually led to Tommy John surgery in mid-May and cost him the season. Gonzalez overpowers hitters with a 96 mph cutter that has natural depth. It's complimented by a downer curveball that will play at altitude and he also throws a quality changeup. Given his limited experience--208.1 innings since signing with the Rockies as a 21st-round draft choice in 2012--the Rockies will be careful with him in the spring, and he most likely won't be ready to pitch competitively until midseason. Coming off Tommy John surgery, combined with spending three stints on the disabled list with High-A Modesto in 2015, has the Rockies wanting to make sure Gonzalez has rebuilt his arm strength before getting him back in a competitive atmosphere.
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An animated poetry music video using 2D and 3D animation
The Brief
We were approached by poet Hussain Manawer to create a music video for his song "All I Need". The first time we met Hussain we were instantly attracted to his passion and dedication to helping people with Mental Health. There was no surprise that when we heard the track for the time we fell in love with it. Hussain really respected the way we worked and the whole process felt like a collaboration of artists.
Our Response
One of the fun parts of this project was to come up with some character designs for Hussai's animated poetry. What you see on the right is the final design we decided to go for.
We wanted to create a style that was bold and attention-grabbing. Something that did Hussain's character justice as well as the song. We got to work storyboarding and seeing how we could use some of the key shots described by Hussain's lyrics and how we could use clever transitions to the animation to keep it fluid.
We brought the project together by using a combination of hand-drawn animation, after effect and cinema 4D. Ohh, and of course magic, mainly magic actually.
You always need a bit of magic when creating animated poetry.
The Result
What our client Said
"Working with The Animation Guys was one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life. It's very difficult as an artist to hand over the creative of your work to a company. However it didn't feel like that. It felt like I was working with a group of friends who understood and believed in my vision artistically, which boosted my confidence instantly.
Not only did they bring it to life but brought it to life at such an incredible speed . The passion and enthusiasm they had throughout made the whole experience truly incredible.
I'm extremely happily and will definitely be working with them again
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EALC2 was started in June 2018. Until now, we have 49 students and 7 teachers. The majority our students are from Indonesia, some from Srilanka, Myanmar, Pakistan, and Malaysia. The students are able to learn a lot and are grateful that they are able to study in EALC 2. We hope to continue to grow more student and provide them education, this is important for the future generation and parents will able to witness of their children progress through education, and they will see the importance of education and their parents will able to motivate the community around the center.


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Young couples are being forced to move away from the country to buy houses, turning villages into virtual ghettos of the very rich and the elderly without the families needed to keep schools and shops alive, according to the report from the National Housing Federation. It found the gap between local earnings and property prices had worsened in key rural districts over the last six years.
Its findings will be backed this week by a report from the Liberal Democrat MP Matthew Taylor on rural housing, commissioned by Gordon Brown.
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We protect villages from almost any development because people want to be able to buy a little house that will still have a view of green fields in 20 years,' he said. 'But the villages that are being protected from development are actually being killed, because the people who sustain them – tend the fields, keep the shop running, open the pub every day – can't afford to live there. The risk is that they are being turned into gated communities.'
Taylor's report, published this Wednesday, will recommend that councils be encouraged to use existing powers to grant exceptional permission for building in villages to create affordable homes, covenanted so that they could only be sold on to local workers, with their price capped so they would remain affordable for generations.
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He will also recommend that buyers in Britain's national parks, in villages where services are deemed to be at risk because of a high proportion of weekenders, be required to seek planning permission if they want to 'convert' a house from a main residence into a second homes. That would allow councils to insist effectively that houses must be lived in full time.
Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE)
The CPRE are well known for leading the campaign against further house building on England's green and pleasant land. They call for the use of brown field land to meet the needs of new build but, we all know this isn't realistic. There's simply not enough of it.
The CPRE have shot themselves in the foot. Their campaign, designed to protect rural England and its quaint little villages, has ended up exacerbating the problem. With not enough affordable housing the very people who run such places are being forced out.
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Terrence Howard gives baffling Emmys interview
Terrence Howard has given some weird interviews — and the streak continues. On the Emmy Awards red carpet, he was asked about the claim he's been making for several years now — but has been reupped recently — that's he'll be retiring from acting after "Empire." He seemingly confirmed it — if you sort though all the other bizarre stuff he said.


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Wikipedia:WikiProject U.S. Roads/Notability
|A subpage for the U.S. Roads WikiProject
This page is an essay on notability. It contains the advice and/or opinions of one or more WikiProjects on how notability may be interpreted within their area of interest.
This WikiProject advice page is not a formal Wikipedia policy or guideline, as it has not been thoroughly vetted by the community.
- 1 Establishing notability
- 2 Guidelines by type of highway
- 3 Guidelines by article type
- 4 See also
- 5 Notes
Establishing notabilityEdit
Interstate, U.S., and primary state highways are notable. However, that does not mean an article about them will pass Wikipedia notability guidelines. The fact that the road has been adopted into a major network of highways is the result of a road's notability, not the cause. Well before the article is nominated for Good Article the article should explain what makes this road notable. Specifically, the article should answer the question, "why was this road built in the first place?", and "why are the taxpayers asked to keep spending money to keep the road maintained?" If the article does not answer the question of why does this road exist, that is grounds for deletion of the article.
Guidelines by type of highwayEdit
Interstate, U.S. and Primary state highwaysEdit
With a few exceptions, Interstate, U.S. and primary state highways are sufficiently notable to merit a unique Wikipedia article. Highways that span multiple jurisdictions may be notable enough to merit multiple articles, one for the highway as a whole, and detail articles about specific sections of the highway. However, this is not automatic. Each article should establish its own notability. There are some instances where it may be better to combine articles, even when the highways are notable enough for a unique article. An example is when two highways are closely related, and though unique articles could be created, they would be redundant. Another instance is where a notable highway is related to another highway that is either not notable, or lacking unique information as most sources lump the two highways together.
Secondary state highways and county highwaysEdit
Secondary state highways and county highways that are part of a statewide system (i.e. the highway numbers do not repeat themselves across the state) may or may not be sufficiently notable to merit a unique article. Highways that have very little to say about them (i.e. those that are extremely short and have no historical significance) are better suited to a list.
While for the most part, county highways should be in a list article, there may be a select few major county highways that are notable enough to have their own article. These include freeways/expressways, roads that are former primary state highways, or roads with other special historical significance. When writing an article on such a highway, it is especially imperative that the article make a claim for the road's notability.
Special routesEdit
Special routes of a main highway (i.e. those that carry a banner, such as alternate, business or truck routes) are generally not notable enough to merit coverage in a unique article. Most special routes can be sufficiently covered with a one to two paragraph entry under the "Bannered Routes" or similar section of the main route article. If the main route has several special routes, these may be covered in the appropriate section of a highway's state-detail page or broken off into a stand-alone list instead.
A small minority of special routes are noteworthy enough to be detailed in separate articles. A special route that may possibly warrant a unique article would be one with a distinct history separate from the parent highway, one with a long alignment, or one that is also a freeway—examples include M-28 Business (Ishpeming–Negaunee, Michigan), U.S. Route 95 Alternate (Schurz–Fernley, Nevada), and Interstate 80 Business (Sacramento, California), respectively. Stand-alone articles written for special routes should make a case as to why the special route is distinctly notable, aside from being related to the parent route.
Named highwaysEdit
Often an article can be written about a named highway that may be part of a longer numbered highway, like the Cross-Bronx Expressway (I-95), or that has no number, like the Bronx River Parkway. In the case where a highway is clearly notable, and has no number, a separate article is appropriate. In cases where a road has both a name and a number; separate articles for both the name and the number are appropriate only when both articles can clearly show notability without being redundant to each other. For example, Arroyo Seco Parkway is a portion of California State Route 110. The Arroyo Seco Parkway article focuses on a specific segment of Route 110 that is uniquely notable for its historic nature. However, John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway (Maryland) redirects to Interstate 95 in Maryland as it would be nearly impossible to have two non-redundant articles. If a named road has segments that have different route numbers, a set index page such as San Diego Freeway can be used.
Memorial highways should, in general, not have their own articles. The memorial highway should redirect to the numbered highway. If the memorial designation spans multiple highways, redirect to the longest designation. The memorial highway should be mentioned in the numbered highway article and also in the article of the person it was named after, if they were otherwise notable enough to have an article. Note that this does not apply if the memorial highway name is in common use; in that case the highway may deserve an article describing that section.
City streetsEdit
City streets are outside of the scope of this project and are handled by Wikipedia:WikiProject U.S. Streets.
Guidelines by article typeEdit
List articlesEdit
There are two kinds of list articles. The first consists of only a list or table, such as California county routes, 500 series county routes in New Jersey, Texas farm to market roads, and Florida county roads. These are generally suited for roads that have very little information available, and establishing notability for each road would be difficult.
The second type is a list of mini-articles such as List of state highways serving Utah state parks and institutions. Lists of mini-articles should be used for groups of articles where each road in the group has enough information for a paragraph or two to be written about each road, and together are clearly notable with a common bond that unites them.
Lists of mini-articles for unrelated short articles are not generally helpful. In the case of "list of minor state routes" type articles, there should be a clear definition of minor as used by the state, not an arbitrary definition. If a road is notable enough to deserve more than an entry in a list, but has no common uniting thread with other roads, it's probably better to have a stand alone article.
By using redirects to anchors, even roads that are only listed on list articles or mini-article pages can have a unique link. For example, Utah State Route 312 currently redirects to one of the mini-articles in the above mentioned list.
It is acceptable for a lists of related articles to link to separate articles if one of the related articles is sufficiently notable for its own article. Example: Most of the highways covered by List of state highways serving Utah state parks and institutions are short non-notable highways. However, Utah State Route 313, a highway covered by this list, has a separate article. This highway has significantly more information available than the rest, and if merged into the list of mini articles would give the appearance of a poorly researched article with only one well researched section.
Sub articlesEdit
Many highways that serve multiple jurisdictions have state- or district-level sub-articles that focus on a piece of the highway. However, just because a highway spans multiple jurisdictions does not justify multiple articles. Similarly, just because one jurisdiction has a sub-article does not mean all jurisdictions are entitled to have sub-articles. When considering creating sub-articles, remember both the main and sub articles should establish notability. The decision on when to create a sub article should be based on which scenario results in the best quality of article. Points to consider:
- If the main article is long, to the point of being difficult to maintain, it may be easier to maintain a series of sub-articles. Example: U.S. Route 50 is currently a GA class article, with several sub-articles that are also GA or higher class. Were all this content combined into a single article, it would be extremely difficult to maintain.
- Do not create sub-articles for jurisdictions with short and/or unnotable spans without good reason. Example: U.S. Route 59 and U.S. Route 71 have sub-articles for some states, but not others.
- A highway should have sizable and notable spans in at least 3 jurisdictions before creating sub articles. There are a few instances where highways that only cross two jurisdictions may merit sub articles; however, these should be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
- Example 1: U.S. Route 491 does not have sub-articles even though the route traverses three states; the Utah and Colorado portions are short with not enough unique sourced information for quality articles.
- Example 2: A on-wiki discussion was held about what a fully-developed article on Interstate 8 might look like. It was agreed that while the article was incomplete at the time, a fully developed article on I-8 might be long enough to merit breaking into sub-articles.[a]
- Care should be taken when splitting highway articles into sub articles, as info boxes, navigation boxes and major intersections tables can get tricky. After the articles have been split, ask for reviews to ensure these sections are clear to someone who is not familiar with the subjects of these articles.
Combined articlesEdit
It may be appropriate to have a single article about two related roads (by number, name or history) if one of the roads is short, has little information available, or the two roads are so tightly related that it would be difficult to write non-redundant articles about each. Examples include Interstate 210 and State Route 210 (California), State Route 74 (New York – Vermont), or Las Vegas Beltway (Interstate 215 (Nevada) combined with Clark County Route 215).
See alsoEdit
- ^ Later, the article was fully developed, and the resulting Featured Article covers both states completely without exceeding the various guidelines on length.


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Specialty: Pathologist
Language Spoken: English,Bangla
Designation: Consultant Pathologist
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Off Day: Friday
Floor Number: 5th
Room Number:618
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Ibn Sina Diagnostic & Consultation Center, Malibagh
House # 479, Dit Road (Near Malibagh Rail Gate ) Malibagh, Dhaka-1217
Note: This schedule is based on normal doctor clinic hours. As there may be changes to the schedule from time to time, please wait for our contact center to confirm your appointment timing.


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By REZA KAHLILI
January 23, 2012 - San Francisco, CA - PipeLineNews.org - The threat by the Islamic regime in Iran to close down the Strait of Hormuz and of Revolutionary Guards Navy boats harassing U.S. Navy ships in the Persian Gulf has caused President Obama to send secret messages to the regime stating his concerns over the closure of the strait and the possibility of an accidental war.
Since then, Iranian officials have been revealing the contents of President Obama's letter to Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which indicates a deep desire by the U.S. president for a dialogue with the radical leaders of Iran. However, on Saturday, Iranian officials also claimed that an oral message by Obama delivered through the Swiss ambassador in Tehran is even more revealing than the letter delivered to the Iranian supreme leader.
According to Fars News Agency, which is close to the Revolutionary Guards, Hossein Ebrahimi, the vice chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, alleged that on Saturday in a meeting between Swiss Ambassador Livia Leu Agosti and Iranian Foreign Ministry officials, Agosti informed the Iranian officials that Obama recognizes Iran's right of access to and use of nuclear technology.
Ebarhimi also disclosed another important point that the Swiss diplomat delivered: Obama said that "I didn't want to impose sanctions on your central bank, but I had no options but to approve it since a Congress majority had approved the decision."
Last month, the Obama administration pressed key Democrats on the defense bill conference committee to get their colleagues to water down the strong sanctions language against Iran, which passed the Senate by a 100-0 vote as part of the fiscal 2012 defense authorization bill. The administration, threatening a veto, managed to delay the implementation of sanctions and penalties from 60 to 180 days in the final draft, also allowing the president to waive those penalties for national security reasons or if it would harm the global economy.
President Obama boasted on Thursday that U.S.-led sanctions had reduced Iran's economy to a "shambles," defending his policy towards Iran following sharp Republican attacks.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast also disclosed on Saturday that Iran had received Obama's message through three different channels: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice handed a letter to her Iranian counterpart, the Swiss ambassador conveyed the same message in Tehran, while Iraqi President Jalal Talabani delivered the same message to Iranian officials in Baghdad.
Last Wednesday, Ebrahimi for the first time disclosed the contents of Obama's letter in which the U.S. president had mentioned that cooperation and negotiation are based on the mutual interests of the two countries, and assured Iran that America will not take any action against the Islamic regime.
This is not the first letter sent to the leaders of Iran by Obama, Ebrahimi said. "He has repeatedly spoken in a soft tone about the Islamic Republic of Iran, but in practice, he has not acted accordingly."
In response to Obama's message to the leaders of the Islamic regime and his request for negotiations, Iranian officials have decided to reveal his message in order to further embarrass him on the international scene, claiming that Obama's approach shows the world the true power of the Islamic regime.
Mr. Kahlili is a former member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. He now resides in the United States and writes under the pseudonym, Reza Kahlili. Currently he serves as a senior fellow with EMPact America and teaches at the U.S. Department of Defense's Joint Counterintelligence Training Academy. For further background regarding Mr. Kahlili see our in-depth interview here Iranian Defector Reza Kahlili - Iran Runs "Large Network" Through U.S. Mosques And Islamic Organizations. He is the author of A Time to Betray, a book about his double life as a CIA agent in Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
©2012 Reza Kahlili. All rights reserved.


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Cornelius, OR
Baptism is God's most beautiful and magnificent gift (Catechism of the Church 1216). Jesus taught us, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." (Mt. 28:19-20). God wants us to be his children, even if we do not deserve it.
Your application must be complete to be accepted and processed. Following documents need to be included at time of registration:
1. Baptism Application:
Fill out application completely.
*if information is incomplete your application will be returned and accepted until all pieces turned in.
2. Pre-baptismal Prep Classes
a) cover the $30 fee for prep (cash or check) if classes are taken here. This
covers both parents and sponsors. *We will register you for classes upon
receiving your application with supporting documents.
Or ...
b) Present proof of pre baptismal classes, if prep previously taken here or
elsewhere by parents and/or sponsors.
3. Birth Certificate
Provide state issued copy of child's birth certificate, *Child's and parents names will appear on baptism certificate as they appear on birth certificate.
4. Marriage Certificate
Provide a copy of the sponsors certificate of sacrament of Marriage (this applies to each
sponsor, whether you have a couple or individuals who are not a couple but are married).
The baptism date will be reserved once we receive all requirements and classes have been completed. We recommend you do not make reception plans until you have secured the date.
Candidates 7yrs old or older, must participate in a different process, called Rite of Christian Initiation, RCIA (adults) or RCIC (children/youth). The Church determines that at this age, the candidate is old enough to take catechesis and prepare to receive the sacraments of Christian initiation. For more information, please contact our Director of Religious Education: .Kim Folsom, ext.15 or email@example.com
The word of God tells us, "and teach them to fulfill all that I have entrusted to you …" Therefore the Catholic Church requires that those who receive the honor to have been asked to be sponsors, profess and live out their faith, thus being an example of Christian life for our godchildren and support for their parents. Following this mandate, those who are considered to be sponsors must meet ALL of the following specifications:
1) You can have 1 or 2 sponsors. If two are chosen, it must be a man and a woman. They are not required to be a couple.
2) Be at least 16 years old.
3) Be practicing Catholics and have received the sacraments of initiation: Baptism,
confrimation, First Communion
4) Be single or married in the Catholic Church. (This applies to each person individually)
*Those who are living under common law or only civilly married, are not eligible in the
archdiocese of Portland to be a sponsor.
5) Pre baptismal classes are to be taken. See the information on the left.
Note: These applies to each sponsor, whether one or two are chosen and whether or not they are a couple. Each one must meet the archdiocesan requirements.
If at this moment you do not meet the requirements to be a sponsor, we invite you to contact your parish office to assist you in your faith journey. Our intention is not to limit you, rather, our desire is to support you to continue growing in your faith and be an active member of the body of Christ and the Church.
*These scheduled classes are offered in spanish, for english baptism prep contact the office.
Class Dates (both required) Last date to register fpr classes:
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August 20 & 27 August 13
September 17 & 24 September 10
October 15 & 22 October 8
November 19 & 26 November 12
December 3 & 10 November 26
The following dates correspond to baptisms celebrated in Spanish. For English Baptisms contact the parish office.
January 12 12:00pm
February 9 12:00pm
March No baptisms during Lent
April 27 12:00pm
May 11 10:00am
June 8 10:00am
June 22 10:00am
July 13 10:00am
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August 24 10:00am
September 14 10:00am
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• - Thankful Four (Idea adapted from FamilyFun Magazine )
Print enough Number 4 Posters to give one to each person attending your Thanksgiving dinner. Write "I'm Thankful" on each number four. Write down what each person is thankful for. Have the child decorate and cut out the four.
• Count Your Blessings:
Make a family tradition to have each person say one thing that they are thankful for before eating the Thanksgiving meal.
• Let's Be Thankful - Precious book by P.K. Hallinan to use as a kick off to the Thanksgiving season.
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Praise Him, praise Him,
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Praise Him, praise Him,
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Thank Him...
Know Him...
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When you think of "kitchen", being a southern girl, I automatically think of growing up in my grandmother's kitchen, or in my case my Memaw and Nana's kitchen. Weekends were often spent in that room enjoying that down south country cooking that only a granny can provide. And, after many attempts, you still can't perfect their country gravy or strawberry cake.
So, I thought it would be a lovely idea to honor them in my kitchen. Therefore, I stole some of their old recipe's out of each of their cook books, framed them up, and stuck them on my counter top so that I can enjoy them and think of them every day.
For those who are wondering listed below are the actual recipe:
Chicken Noodle Soup by Betty "Nana"
Boil 2 large chicken breasts
Save broth for noodles
1pkg large egg noodles
24 slices of American Cheese
1/2 pint of heavy whipping cream
Cook egg noodles in chicken broth. When done add chopped chicken, whipping cream, and cheese. Frozen peas and shredded carrots are optional.
Potato Casserole by Carolyn "Memaw"
Frozen Hashbrowns
1/2 cup melted margarine or 1 stick
1 cream of chicken soup
12 oz shredded Am. Cheese (secret is to use Velveeta)
8oz sour cream
1/2 small onion chopped
Thaw potatoes. Mix next 5 ingredients. Pour over potatoes. Add to casserole dish.
Crush 2 cups corn flakes. Pour on top of potatoes. Drizzle 1 stick butter on of corn flakes.
Bake at 350 uncovered 45 minutes.


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MAKING ART WITH SILK, a new fashion exhibition dedicated to Antonio Ratti
Can fabrics become pieces of art? The answer in the new fashion exhibition "Antonio Ratti: costruire con la seta" that will begin on 16th December in Como, showing life and works of this great textile entrepreneur through precious fabrics, original patterns, photos and video.
Who was Antonio Ratti? Surely one of the most important creators of the greatness of Made in Italy allure.
Born in his belowed Como from a middle-class family and grew up working on silk as textile designer since he was very young, just after the Second World War he founded the "Tessitura Serica Antonio Ratti" for the creation and commercialisation of fine silk fabrics for ties and shawls. Passing time the company has grew up becoming "Ratti Spa" (since 2010 part of the Marzotto Group), a leading reality in the global textile production whose strenght is the really high quality and the creativity in design.
|Antonio Ratti portrait by Roberto Zabban
Thanks to his innate sensibility about research and art, in 1985 he also created the "Fondazione Antonio Ratti", a non-profit organization dedicated to textile art, fashion and textile history, research and innovation, conservation of textile collections. Brave entrepreneur, man of culture, visionary and fashion passionate, Antonio Ratti was a multifaceted and eclectic figure of our artistic heritage.
|Motif for cravat tie by Antonio Ratti (1934-40)
To celebrate his life and works this year the Fondazione Antonio Ratti presents two exhibitions. The first, now taking place at Palazzo Te in Mantova (north Italy) until 7th January 2018, is entitled "Il tessuto come arte: Antonio Ratti imprenditore e mecenate" and shows the connection between Ratti and art through works of contemporary art, modern textile collections and ancient fabrics.
|Installation view of the exhibition "Il tessuto come arte: Antonio Ratti imprenditore e mecenate" at Palazzo Te, Mantova
The second exhibition entitled "Antonio Ratti: costruire con la seta" will take place at Villa Sucota in Como (north Italy), for many years headquarters of Ratti Spa, and is organized by Fondazione Antonio Ratti in continuity with previous exhibition. But this one is a more intimate trip in the personal and professional life of Antonio Ratti and in fact it starts with his precious collection of 274 ancient cachemire shawls that he used as source of inspiration for the famous company's prints.
|Squared shawl from India (Kashmir), 1815-25, 180x182 cm, wool
|Motif for print, handkerchief, by Alvaro Molteni for Antonio Ratti
The small designs for cravat ties, often with cachemire motifs or decorated with a few lines and armonious colors, explain the refined taste of the entrepreneur, who collaborated and was inspired by many contemporary artists of his time.
|Motif for cravat tie by Antonio Ratti
Particularly significant to understand his story and greatness is the part of exhibition dedicated to the original documents and videos of the 80s and 90s which shows how vanguard the company was in those years or the photographic projects of the early 90s and 2000s that show the private dimension of Ratti's family.
Here the inforamtions about the two exhibitions. I suggest you to visit both, because are really interesting!
"Il tessuto come arte: Antonio Ratti imprenditore e mecenate"
at Palazzo Te, Mantova (Italy)
from 10th October 2017 to 7th January 2018
Opening time: Monday 1 pm-6,30 pm and Thuesday-Sunday 9 am-6,30 pm
"Antonio Ratti: costruire con la seta"
at Fondazione Antonio Ratti
Villa Sucota, Como (Italy)
from 16th December to 15th April 2018
inauguration: friday 15th December 2017 at 6pm
Opening time: Monday-Friday 10 am-1pm and 2,30 pm-5,30 pm
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Quality meets cool head-on at this anti-chain featuring sumptuous baked goods and lunches. Bustling with activity all day long, (this is one of the few sit-in establishments in the Outlet Collections Eatery), patrons vie for the red-lacquered club chairs and benches amid graphic wall-papered wine vistas and glittering chrome accents.
Cappuccinos, unsurpassed by none, are accompanied by small Aroma-labelled chocolates; a little nod to Europe's cafe traditions. And, …oh the bread! So fresh, so soft, it's worth a visit in and of itself. Signature sandwiches can be ordered by the hearty half-size, or the satisfying, feast-worthy, full-size. Shakshuka- a baked- egg dish in a sweet tomato sauce- soaks up the fresh bread and lures the locals for lunch.
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Composting Toilet
We guess that the final straw for the last people who lived here was when the long drop toilet filled up. That meant that when we arrived there was no toilet.
This quickly became a priority in our lives, and I have learned that we live in the best possible climate to compost our own humanure. This is further reinforced because we collect our own water, making us conscious of this valuable resource and how we can save, and reuse it.
The average home mixes 30,000L of water with solid excrement a year. This creates sewerage! A disgusting difficult to use waste product that must be treated with chemicals and then dumped further down the line into the systems that provide habitat for marine creatures and eventually water again for us.
Dry composting of humanure is a safe, natural and healthy way to break down the organic solids, kill the bacteria and parasites that may be there and then return the nutrient rich humous back to the soil where it can be used by plants to grow. In an area like ours with very old soil that was farmed, this is a vital top soil layer that will make it possible for us to complete our loop and move closer to full sustainability.
Our main considerations in choosing a site for the composting toilet were:
- Convenient access; not to close, not to far.
- Pleasant walk, rain, hail and shine
- Easy access for removal of compost
- An open air aspect that can be private
- A view
- Flattish to minimise excavation work
The site we eventually chose was close enough to the house, without being too close. And more importantly, already pretty flat. The fallones type batch composting toilet chamber was our final design choice and is no small undertaking.
We chose the double chamber design for its durability and minimal maintenance. The batch design means the pile is left to compost where it falls for at least a year. No moving of half finished goods. Recommendations from other owners/builders encouraged us in our decision.
For more information on the planning aspect of this composting toilet project see Toilet Planning in Work.
Here is part of the site, this had to be leveled with dirt from the deck and cut into the hill a bit:
We had the materials delivered by on a truck from Lismore.
A neighbour in our community had just lost his concreting job and it seemed like an ideal fit so we payed him to begin digging the foundations. We fit steel reinforcing under the chamber walls.
Our next blessing came along shortly after that. A friend came to live with us in the hut and he had concreting experience. The next phase the chamber floor slab and the walls went up so quickly I didn't have time to get process photos!
Our very productive friend had to leave again at short notice and the composting toilet project stopped dead in it's tracks.
The chamber walls were up and next we wanted to do the floating concrete slab. I found the whole concept a little baffling and the double chamber toilet didn't move forward for over six months. It wasn't until we met Bec at the Permaforest Trust that things resumed.
Bec grew up concreting and had all the enthusiasm we needed to things started again. She came out for an inspection and we decided with the PFT to have a working day finishing the slab.
The many hands made short work of the job that had seemed incomprehensible for so many months.
It was all done in a day.
With the floating slab out of the way it seemed like smooth sailing from there. I worked on the designs for upstairs portion, that process can be seen at the Toilet Planning Page in Work.
The next step was to create the pedestals. There is a divine proportion here that puts your rectum below your knees allowing a complete clearing of the bowel without requiring you to support your entire weight in a squat.
Further reading is available in Ray Flanagan's Plans. They are made by using chicken wire wrapped around a plastic bucket.
At this time we got enthusiastic about getting on the loo and built a temporary privacy shelter. It was never used though, and shortly after collapsed in a big storm.
I also built a door for the chamber made of flooring, this quickly warped and opened gaps. A big no-no for this kind of system.
After the roof collapsed we decided to get real about a permanent shelter on our permanent toilet so we had some branches that were overhead pruned off.
Kirrah & I set to work making wall frames.
We had a very large snake come and hold things up again.
Once most of the frames were together, we had some local carpenters come and put them together.
Professionals can make a job seem very quick.
With the permanent frame together. I put the roof and wall cladding on.
I replaced the earlier attempt at making a door with a sheet of ply wood.
And we started using the toilet.
Once everything was functional, we got to work on the finishing. Fly screens & mesh.
After some use we discovered that rats had eaten their way into the chamber through the ply door!
I haven't heard of this happening before. But now i would recommend for durability to use a thin sheet of galvanised steel. I had this one cut to the exact dimensions I needed for $50.
The view of the loo as it stands today.
Here are some more fantastic local resources about composting toilets: An Introduction
Model Comparison The wheely bin model Building another Double Chamber in Nimbin. Part 2 Part 3
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Wholistic » Blog Archive » Grey Water SystemNovember 27, 2008
[…] three tier design after the scope of the project day was also expended to float the slab on the composting toilet. April […]
Wholistic » Blog Archive » Unusual PatternsNovember 27, 2008
[…] The composting toilet now has its slab floating. […]
B R BestNovember 28, 2008
How is the composting toilet? I would love to see some pictures of the finished crapper and the finished product. How have you been managing the daily deposits and what do you do when you fill it up?
Take care.
WholisticDesign » Blog Archive » WholisticJanuary 25, 2009
[…] Humanure composting and Living Organic Soil production. […]
brother nick @ maqai surf camp - fijiApril 27, 2009
how you going brother?!
i am at a surf camp here that would seemingly like to live closer to its marketing name 'eco resort'. they are on tank water collected only from just large structure. rainfall is limited and yet they have numerous flush toilets. i checked your site quickly but cant see any photos of the dual chamber composting toilet you've built, but would love them to see it. they desperately need some encouragement and direcion with limited rainfall and the everpresent threat of running out of water.
hope all is well mate. see you in a few weks when i return.
you coming to the dreaming festival this year?
i'm vollying again. all set. stunner of a festival mate, cant recommend it highly enough.
my love to kirra (and yourself)