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MAD About Beer: Your Guide to Craft Beer Spots in Madrid
by Ann Layman | 1.13.17
Spain is determined not be left behind in the world's current craft beer revolution, and the capital city's central location makes it a prime spot to sample brews from all over the country. Although impeccable wines still rule the alcohol world here and Spaniards hold their big beer businesses near and dear to their hearts (think Mahou, Estrella, Cruzcampo etc), in the blink of an eye Madrid has quickly become one of Europe's latest destinations for craft beer. Although you won't see IPAs on tap at your corner bar, once you know where to find them, there are plenty of beer bars to satisfy your craft kick -- and that's where we at HopPlotter have come to help!
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It is only fitting that this recently-opened beer bar would be located in Madrid's eclectic and quickly transforming Lavapies neighborhood. This spacious beer bar with a brightly colored interior and some Mikkeller-inspired graphics is a great spot to get your craft beer fix. Named after the author Charles Bukowski's alcoholic alter ego, Chinaski boasts 18 taps that are constantly rotating. Here you will find at least several impressive Spanish beers and you can also take yourself on a European beer tour - think beers from Belgium, Denmark, Germany; you get the idea. It's a loud, often-times rambunctious space and great for a night out.
La Tienda de la Cerveza
With their name getting right to the point (the beer store), here you will find primarily a bottle shop with an impressive selection of Spanish and European bottled beers (some American brews make the list as well), as well as several tables in the back of the store for in-shop consumption. Stop by the store to check out their variety and stay for a while so that you can enjoy one of the 5 or 6 beers they keep on rotating taps. Situated in Madrid's La Latina neighborhood, La Tienda de la Cerveza is an ideal early evening spot as the store closes fairly early for Spanish standards. The atmosphere is very relaxed and casual and it's great place to chat with friends or the store owners who all speak English. They are visibly passionate and enthusiastic about beer and are more than happy to make recommendations according to your palate preferences.
Fun Fact:
Last year the Michigan craft brewery Founders joined with Spain-based mega-brewery Mahou San Miguel (making Founders no longer a microbrewery). Luckily for Spaniards, this means that Founders beer is popping up on more and more shelves across Spain.
The Stuyck Co.
This craft beer bar in the heart of Madrid's trendy Malasaña neighborhood has a sleek, minimalist and modern interior and a name of whose pronunciation no one can seem to agree on. They have over ten rotating beers on tap with many from Spain and the UK. The staff are all friendly and will happily allow a taste of any of the beers before committing. The atmosphere is upbeat and casual and can get crowded at times. A great spot for dinner and a drink because the food menu is tasty as well!
How to order a beer in your average Spanish bar:
If you come from an artisan beer hub city, you know how silly you sound if you order "a beer please"; even at your average bar or restaurant, they always carry more than one brand. In Madrid and other cities in Spain, things get even more complicated, and you will want to order "una cerveza" not just by the brand, but by the size of the glass you want. You have your classic caña size: this is a small glass of about 8 oz. If you're a little thirstier, you may order a doble, roughly 12 oz, or a pinta, 16-20 oz. If you are looking for a glass bottled beer you should ask for a bottelín if you want a small 7 oz bottle or a tercio if a 12 oz. beer is more your style. Oddly enough, if you ever see a "mini" beer on a menu, this will be the biggest beer you will see in Spain: about 32 oz!
La Buena Pinta
You won't likely stumble upon this beer bar when searching for pints, as it is hidden within Mercado San Fernando in the Lavapies neighborhood. The market itself is a fantastic place to sample Spanish food and drink while surrounded by families and local residents from around the neighborhood-you could easily run into the man who served you last night, currently out for a caña with his friends. It's not unusual to step over children running about while navigating your way through the stalls. Head for the very center of the market where you will find La Buena Pinta (the good pint). The name may also be a play on words as having "a good pint" means something along the lines of "looking nice". The craft beer stall has a small store of bottles and a around six or so beers on tap. Some of the most affordable pints of craft beer in Madrid can be found here, and certainly some of the best people-watching opportunities.
Fogg Bar
If you haven't considered pairing fine cheeses with craft beer, you are missing out! Some argue that the cheese and beer match is far better suited than your classic wine and cheese matrimony (did you know you should never drink
red wine with creamy cheese?
Fogg bar takes this concept to heart and offeres fine cheese platters and a solid selection of craft beers on tap. The staff is friendly and if you're lucky you may also be served a free hotdog tapa to accompany your cheese and beer. I know you are looking for those tasty tapa hotspots.
Curious and looking to read more on cheese and beer pairings? Check out this
recent article
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HE is an actor, he is a director and he is a musical theater star. But don't call James Naughton a song and dance man. He'll tell you to strike the dance part, in spite of his showy Tony Award-winning performance as the shockingly contemporary lawyer, Billy Flynn who sings ''Razzle Dazzle'' in the current Broadway re-invention of ''Chicago,'' a hot and cold-blooded view of amorality, 1920's style -- and the very model of a dancing show.
Whether or not Mr. Naughton danced in ''Chicago,'' which he left after 12 months, is arguable, but he certainly sang. More than a singer, he is a voice-over most familiar to television viewers as ''the voice of Jeep,'' in all its variations, like the Grand Cherokee, and the Wrangler, for the past eight years.
Indeed, it is as a singer in a solo act that Mr. Naughton is making his newest mark on theater. The show, simply titled ''James Naughton,'' is being produced through June 28 at the Manhattan Theater Club's Stage II at the City Center on West 55th Street in Manhattan. It is a new venture, ''Manhattan Music: A Performance Festival'' by a theater that must regard it as the release of fresh air after the brouhaha over its canceled, then re-scheduled, play, ''Corpus Christi,'' which elicited threats of bombing, burning and murder. The new Manhattan Theater Club series opened with Mary Cleere Haran's act last month.
Mr. Naughton is the husband of Pamela Naughton (now head of development for the Off Broadway Blue Light Theater Company), the father of Keira Naughton, an actress, and of Greg Naughton, the head of Blue Light. The elder Mr. Naughton, who has been living in Weston for 22 years, described his son as ''an actor/manager in the true renaissance sense.''
An array of Connecticut theater credits enrich his resume, from ''Hamlet'' (Laertes), ''You Can't Take It With You'' and ''The Contractor,'' all during the 1971-72 season at the Long Wharf in New Haven, to the early days of the now-defunct Hartman Theater in Stamford, where he played the title role in the musical version of ''Tom Jones'' during its first season.
Add the role of the Gentleman Caller in ''The Glass Menagerie,'' directed by Nikos Psacharopoulos, as well as the same role in the film version directed by Paul Newman (both starred Joanne Woodward as Amanda).
Mr. Naughton is a mainstay at the Williamstown Film Festival in Massachusetts, from which the ''Glass Menagerie'' production emanated. There he directed ''Johnny on the Spot'' last summer, and wound up starring in it when Bill Irwin departed.
At the American Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Mr. Naughton played Marc Antony in ''Julius Caesar.'' Mr. Naughton says he has signed on as a ''founding member'' for a new regime at the festival -- its comeback is insistently whispered about -- but that's another story.
Mr. Naughton has appeared in ''Golden Boy'' at his son's theater company (it was staged by Ms. Woodward) and directed ''Filumena'' there. Now that he has spent three weeks observing the techniques of television direction, he is to take on his first job as director of an episode of ''Law and Order.''
Mr. Naughton said his agent inspired him to create his solo act: ''I've been thinking about it for 30 years. And then Sam Cohn got after me and said, 'put an act together.' And every time I tried, I got a job.''
Those jobs included such Broadway musicals as ''I Love My Wife'' and ''City of Angels,'' for which he won his first Tony and all manner of movie and television gigs. ''Then last year, doing 'Chicago' eight times a week, I thought, 'it's time' ''.
''A blind date'' between Mr. Naughton and the veteran John Oddo, Rosemary Clooney's musical director for 14 years, and once a member of Woody Herman's big band, was arranged. ''We hit it off,'' Mr. Naughton said. ''I brought my music and he brought his music'' and the show took off. As its musical director, Mr. Oddo assembled a five-person band. The eclectic selections -- boogie woogie, ballads, country western -- include 30 songs from which 18 or so are chosen from performance to performance. Duke Ellington, Hoagy Carmichael, Randy Newman, Hank Snow and Elvis Presley are among the composers and lyricists represented. But no show tunes except for a Cole Porter send up: ''You're the Pits.''
The musical comedy performing days of Mr. Naughton began at Conard High School in West Hartford, where he lived from the age of 3. ''I always sang with the high school band and at parties,'' not to mention getting the leads in high school productions of ''South Pacific, ''Carousel'' and ''Annie, Get Your Gun.'' He has reviews of the high school newspaper to prove it and high school chums kept showing up to touch stardom at the ''Chicago'' stage door with pictures, yearbooks and other memorabilia.
Mr. Naughton's new show has no theme. ''It is not the music of a particular time, style of composure,'' he said. ''I said to Paul Gemignani, the conductor, 'I want to do an act with no theme.' And he said, 'you're the glue.' But I have a connection to these songs. They mean something to me. This is me -- and my act. And it's a constant search.''
Mr. Naughton's newest day job is in an independent movie production, ''Oxygen,'' which began shooting last Wednesday in Manhattan. His character's wife, played by Laila Robins, is kidnapped. ''And I have to cough up the million dollars,'' he said. And the voice of the Jeep goes on, three or four mornings a week.

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In an increasingly resource-constrained world affected by the rising megatrends of climate change and population growth, how can public bodies meet the needs of the many while reducing environmental impacts and delivering social good?
When asked what the most significant sustainability investment areas were for public bodies in the 2017/18 financial year, almost two-thirds (62%) of respondents to the survey cited energy efficiency upgrades within their top-three priorities.
Carbon reduction programmes was listed in the top-three for 46% of survey respondents, while behaviour change initiatives made the top-three for exactly two-fifths (40%) of respondents.
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Asked what one thing would make their job easier, many participants focused on a need to boost levels of internal engagement, with responses ranging from "more senior management buy-in and leadership" to "a collective approach to implementing sustainability across the whole organisation's activities".
These problems have been accentuated by a shortage of individuals with both the skills and experience to identify and effectively prioritise sustainability projects. According to a report from STC Energy, many public-sector organisations lack the knowledge of how much energy they are consuming or even potentially wasting. The industry spends the equivalent of £22bn on energy every year, yet it is often overlooked, according to the study.
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Between 2005 and 2020, UK public sector emissions are on course to fall by 38%. Central Government has led from the front in this regard, reducing its own emissions by 27% and cut energy bills by £147m in 2016 against 2009 levels.
Meanwhile, a variety of clean energy solutions such as efficient space and water heating, lighting and control systems are helping the likes of the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) to reduce carbon footprints.
Local authorities are already rising to the challenge. Recently crowned the UK's smartest city for energy, Nottingham City Council has adopted many low carbon innovations, such as solar-powered car parks, battery storage and energy-saving investments in social housing such as external wall insulation programmes. These measures have helped to slash the city's carbon emissions by a third over the past decade.
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Nether Travel Soccer FAQ's
Many people have questions about the NETHER UNITED SOCCER Travel Team Program. Below are questions that we frequently encounter. Please look for the answer to your question below. If you do not see the question you are looking for, please send us an e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com
How are Travel Team tryouts conducted?
ANSWER: Tryout information is posted on our web page in late February. Tryouts are held in late April or in May. All tryouts will be completed by Memorial Day Weekend. Each age group will have two tryouts. Players will be expected to make every effort to be at BOTH tryouts. While tryouts are held in the spring, the actual travel team season for the new teams will not start until sometime in August, depending on the schedule of each particular team.
Teams will be picked by the coaches after tryouts. In general, coaches will notify the players of their status within a week of the last tryouts.
Coaches will evaluate players at tryouts based on four primary criteria:
- Physical Ability - speed, stamina, strength, agility, coordination, etc.
- Technical Ability - HOW a player performs the various skills of the game (dribbling, shooting, passing, receiving, etc.)
- Tactical Ability - Decision Making. Being able to think on a field and make quick, intelligent decisions on offense, defense and transition.
- Psychological Ability - How much the player enjoys playing, enjoys competition, is able to handle the stress that comes with competing, etc.
In order for coaches to properly evaluate players, NETHER UNITED SOCCER STRONGLY ASKS all parents to refrain from coaching their child during the tryout process. The coaches need to be able to see players in action, working on their own, thinking on their own and solving the problems of the game. If a player instead is simply following instructions from Daddy or Mommy, then the coaches will assume the player has no ability to think on the field. It is therefore in each child's interest for parents to simply stay out of the way and remain quiet on the sidelines while they are playing.
NETHER UNITED SOCCER will field up to 3 teams in each age group Under 9 through Under 14 in the fall season. The exact number of teams in each group will depend on how many players are at tryouts and how many qualified coaches are available to coach. NETHER UNITED SOCCER will also field teams U-15 and older. These teams might play in the fall season or opt to wait and start play in the winter months, after the high school season has ended. Teams not playing in the fall season are not required to have tryouts in the spring.
For most age groups, NETHER UNITED SOCCER will use "independent evaluators" to help the head coaches. These evaluators are highly qualified soccer people (often times other travel team coaches) who are not affiliated with that particular age group. Their purpose is to help lend an additional set of eyes as well as a perspective other than the coaches of the age group. In the end however, final player selection for each team is made by the head coaches. The head coaches may use whatever criteria and information they choose in making player selections for their team.
After teams are announced, parents are welcome to talk with the head coaches about their player selections. Information on player evaluation forms used by the coaches and evaluators are strictly confidential and will NOT be shared with the parents.
Players selected for a team have the option of not accepting an invitation to play. If a player selected for a team chooses to not play, this is their right to do so. However, players will need to have committed to a team by Travel Team Registration Night (usually the Wednesday after Memorial Day Weekend). At that time, they will need to provide all paperwork, uniform order and club fees. Failure to do this at Registration Night could lead to the coach rescinding the offer to the player to join the team.
Should players attend all tryouts?
Answer: It is recommended and extremely beneficial to attend all tryouts. This gives the coaching staff an opportunity to evaluate players on multiple occasions allowing for a greater understanding of abilities. If a player is only able to make one tryout it is very important to let the coaching staff know so they can prepare appropriately.
Who coaches the teams in the NETHER UNITED SOCCER Travel Team Program?
ANSWER: In recent years, NETHER UNITED SOCCER has shifted from having parent volunteers coaching in the program to having non-parent paid coaches who have a strong background in soccer as a player and / or as a coach. Many of our coaches played at the college level or other significant level. Many have a strong coaching background, coaching at the college level, at the high school level or previously at the travel team level. It is our belief at NETHER UNITED SOCCER that paid non-parent coaches offer the players a much higher level of coaching and are better able to develop the players' skills so that they can reach higher levels of play in the future. Also, having non-parent coaches reduces "political problems" on a team where a coach might favor his or her child as well as the child's friends.
During the recent season, NETHER UNITED SOCCER will field 29 travel teams. All but two of those teams have a head coach who was a professional coach. All of these coaches have a strong background in soccer as a player and / or as a coach. It is the intent of the club to have the head coach of all new teams (including all Under 9 teams) be professional coaches going forward.
What are the costs involved in the Travel Team Program?
ANSWER: The Travel Team Program is much more expensive than the Intramural Program. There are several reason for this. First, and most significant is that almost all of the head coaches in the Travel Team Program are paid workers who have a much greater soccer background than the volunteer parent coaches in the Intramural Program (most of whom have a much more limited soccer background). It is the opinion of NETHER UNITED SOCCER that more experienced non-parent coaches are able to develop players at a much faster rate than volunteer parents, most of which have a limited soccer background. With this higher level of coach comes a higher cost to the player.
Another factor in the costs of the Travel Team Program is that most teams play in tournaments in the fall and spring which involve teams from many other clubs. These tournaments are fun for the players, but come at a cost. Also, most teams play indoor soccer during the winter months, playing in either local area indoor leagues or indoor tournaments. These indoor competitions all come at an additional cost.
The costs vary greatly from team to team, depending on the factors listed above, plus others. In general, travel teams cost anywhere from $50 per month to $120 per month per child. Again, the exact amount depends on the team that a player is on. Each team has a different budget that come with different commitments and expectations during the year. In general, 'A' teams have a higher cost factor than the lower level teams. Similarly, older teams tend to have a higher cost per player than younger teams.
- Coaches Salary (almost all travel team head coaches are paid)
- Referee Fees for leagues
- League and state association registration fees
- Tournaments (tournament entry fees range from $350 - $700)
- Indoor Leagues during the winter months (league fees are between $800 and $1000 per league)
- Warmup suits or team equipment bags
- Indoor field Rentals during the winter months
- Team Parties, post game snacks, etc.
Again, the cost of all of the above items is incurred by the individual teams and divided among the players. The initial registration fee paid to the club at Registration Night in early June only covers Team Registration, Player Registration, Club Equipment, overhead administrative costs, etc.
Does NETHER UNITED SOCCER have any geographical boundaries which limit participation?
ANSWER: No, NETHER UNITED SOCCER does not have any geographical boundaries. Children may participate on a team, regardless of address, provided that they are able to live up to the commitments and expectations of the team they are on.
Does a child have to have previously played in NETHER UNITED SOCCER before in order to tryout for the Travel Team Program?
ANSWER: No, players may tryout for an NETHER UNITED SOCCER travel team, regardless of where they previously played. Players from other soccer organizations are welcome to tryout, but should only do so if they will be able to live up to the commitments and expectations of the program.
How much travel is actually involved in the Travel Team Program?
ANSWER: That really depends on which team your child is on. In the fall season, our boys teams play in the Delco Soccer League while our girls teams play in the PAGS Soccer League. Most clubs in these leagues are within a 45 minute drive, including West Chester United, Spirit United (Downingtown), Nether Providence, Marple Newtown, Philadelphia Soccer Club and King Of Prussia, just to name a few. However, in the higher divisions of each age groups, there will be some teams from Lancaster, Harrisburg, Delaware (Kirkwood, Hockessin and Concord) as well as teams from Maryland (Baltimore Bays, etc.)
In a typical fall season, a team will play 10-12 games. Half of these league games will be home games and half will be away games. Home games are at Wallingford area schools and Nether's fields throughout the township. Away games will be at the opposing team's field. Many players choose to car pool together to away games, though some players choose to go with their parents. This is different for each team.
Some teams travel on occasion to out of area tournaments, including Bucks County, Harrisbug, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and other places. These tournaments are infrequent and only a few of our travel teams actually travel out of state. We have however had teams participate in the Dallas Cup, Disney College Showcase (Florida) and the Phoenix President's Day Weekend Tournament. Two of our teams have traveled out of the country, one to play in a tournament in Bermuda, the other to play in the Gothia Cup in Sweden. The team that played in Sweden was comprised of players from several different NETHER UNITED SOCCER teams.
What is the commitment level for the program? How much soccer is involved throughout the year?
ANSWER: Most travel teams start their season in mid-August and play in one or two tournaments in late August. Boys teams will play in the Delco Soccer League, girls teams will play in the PAGS (Philadelphia Area Girls Soccer) League. Both leagues start their schedule right after Labor Day Weekend and run through mid-November.
FALL SEASON - In the fall, teams will have one game a week, occasionally two. For boys teams, games are primarily on Saturdays with an occasional Sunday game. For girls teams U-9 through U-11, most games are on Saturdays with an occasional Sunday game. Older age groups will have most of their games on Sunday afternoons with an occasional Saturday game.
All travel teams will have one or two practices a week throughout the fall season with the schedule determined by the head coach.
WINTER SEASON - In the winter, most teams will play a limited amount of indoor soccer, playing in a winter indoor league or playing in several one day tournaments. Many teams, especially the 'A' and 'B' teams, train occasionally indoors throughout the winter, usually once a week.
SPRING SEASON - All of our 'A' teams and many of our 'B' teams will participate in the State Cups. This is a tournament involving the better teams throughout Eastern Pennsylvania to determine a state champion. This is mandatory for all 'A' teams. State Cups run for 4 - 7 weeks, starting in late March. Other travel teams will instead play in a spring league, consisting of 6 - 8 games on weekends throughout the spring.
The main season for the Travel Team Program is the fall. However, unlike the intramural program, most teams play a limited amount of soccer in the winter and spring. Players may play other sports during the year, but their primary sport in the fall should be soccer. For our 'A' teams (and for many of our 'B' teams), competing in the state cups is mandatory. Players must make a full commitment to their team while their team is involved in state cups.
What is the difference between the Intramural Program and the Travel Team Program?
ANSWER: There are many differences. The Travel Team Program is geared for our stronger players who aspire to play at higher levels in the future. The number of games and practices that travel teams have is much higher. Most travel teams play indoor soccer in the winter and participate in spring tournaments.
The coaching level is much higher in the Travel Team Program. The intramural program relies on parent volunteers, few of which played at high levels of play. Most of the coaches in the Travel Team Program played at high levels and have coached for many years. With the higher level of coaching and the heavier schedule in the Travel Team Program comes higher costs to participate. Players who aspire to play at the high school level or college level and who are willing to work harder to improve as players, should play in the Travel Team Program. Players who simply wish to have a fun time playing soccer and be with their friends should stay in the Intramural Program.
Can a player move up to a higher level teams within his / her age group at tryouts?
ANSWER: Definitely. We have tryouts each year. At that time, some players move up to a higher level team while some players move down to a lower level team. Tryouts are open to anyone of the proper age each year. We have had at least two players who were selected for a C team who later moved all the way up to the 'A' team in their age group several years later. NETHER UNITED SOCCER recognizes that children progress at different rates and mature at different rates. We therefore have tryouts each year in order to give children a chance to move up to a higher level team the following year. It is also possible for a player to be moved up to a higher level team in the middle of the season if the coach of that team wishes to add another player to his/her roster.
How strict are the age group classifications? Can my child play with an older or younger age group?
ANSWER: Our Travel Team Program teams are bound by the same age group classifications as all the other teams in the United States. The United States Youth Soccer Assocation requires us to submit birth certificates to show each player's date of birth. A player who is one day too old for a team is ineligible to tryout, no exceptions. These rules are strictly enforced by the USYSA and the use of an ineligible player will result in heavy fines to the club as well as severe sanctions.
Players are discouraged from playing "up a year" and must tryout for the team in their designed birth year (ie the month andyear they were born). If the Nether Technical Staff believes they should move up to match up with the player's development needs, they will reach out to the parents. Parents should not request/demand a player plays in any certain age group or team
May a player selected for a higher level team opt to be considered only for a lower level team which has less of a commitment?
ANSWER: Yes, a player who feels that he / she will not be able to live up to the commitment and expectations of an 'A' or 'B' team may opt to play on a lower level team. This must be stated at tryouts or as soon as player selections for teams are announced at the conclusion of tryouts. Any player selected for a particular level at the conclusion of tryouts may request to only be considered for a team in that age group at a lower level. However, the head coach for the lower level team is NOT obligated to take the player if he / she does not think that the player would be a good fit for the team in question.
Can a player be moved up or down a level in his / her age group or dropped from a team during the season?
ANSWER: In general, when a player accepts an offer to play on a particular travel team, the agreement is for a full year. The player will be considered to be on that team until tryouts take place the following year. There are some exceptions however to this rule:
- A Player Moving Up To A Higher Level Team - Coaches are asked to watch the players on the team one level below their team in their particular age group. If a coach likes a player on the lower level team, the coach may offer that player a spot on his roster, provided that the roster is not filled to capacity. The player may accept or decline the offer. There are certain time periods when a player may not switch teams. This includes the time after the "roster freeze date" imposed by the travel team leagues while league play is taking place during the fall. Roster changes may not be made until the season has completed. Similarly, in the spring, rosters of teams playing in the state cups may not be in changed while the team is still involved in state cup play.
- A Player Wishing To Drop Down To A Lower Level Team Within The Age Group - A player may request to move down a level if they feel that they are playing at too high of a level or are playing on a team where the commitment is too much. Similar to a player being moved to a higher level team (see above), a transfer may only take place at certain times of a year. The transfer will be denied if the team the player wishes to move to has the maximum number of players already or if the coach of that team does not wish to add an extra player. Similarly, the player's current coach can deny the transfer if the coach can demonstrate that losing the player will have a significantly adverse affect to the player's current team.
- A Player Who Wishes To Transfer Out of NETHER UNITED SOCCER To Play In A Different Club - Per State Association rules, NETHER UNITED SOCCER will grant the release of a player who wishes to leave NETHER UNITED SOCCER and play on a team in a different club, provided that the player is in good standing with the club and has paid all dues to the club and to the team. NETHER UNITED SOCCER will not release a player until their obligations to the team have been satisfied, including all financial obligations. NETHER UNITED SOCCER will NOT issue refunds of any amount for a player who decides to leave the club.
- A Player Who Is In Bad Standing With The Club - A player may be considered in bad standing with the club based on bad conduct of the child, bad conduct at soccer games or practices by a parent or based on failure to meet the financial obligations of playing on an NETHER UNITED SOCCER Travel Team. If it has been determined that a player is in bad standing with the NETHER UNITED SOCCER or a specific team, the club may opt to remove the player from a roster or simply prohibit the child from participating in any team activities. Decisions regarding this will be made by the NETHER UNITED SOCCER Directors.
Are NETHER UNITED SOCCER travel team players allowed to play other sports?
ANSWER: Yes, definitely. We do not expect young soccer players to only play one sport. The fall season is the primary season for all NETHER UNITED SOCCER travel teams Under 8 up through Under 14. During the fall, all players are expected to make all games and practices, unless they have a religious conflict, school conflict or are sick. In the winter, we realize that players often like to play other sports. Players on teams playing winter soccer are expected to live up to the commitments and expectations as presented by the coach at the beginning of the season. However, players are welcome to play other sports in the winter if desired.
In the spring, players on our 'A' teams are expected to be available for state cup games. This applies to players on 'B' teams that are involved in state cups. However, players are not precluded from playing other sports in the spring as long as they are able to make it to all state cup games. The exact commitment level for all teams in the spring is dependent on the expectations defined by the head coach for each team.
For teams U15 and older where the primary season is the spring, players are expected to make soccer their number one sport in the spring and make all games and tournaments as scheduled by the coach. Players on these teams will normally be playing high school soccer in the fall so the season for the older teams usually does not start until after the high school season has finished. As a result, the majority of the team's season is in the spring and players on older teams will be expected to make every effort to be at all team events in the spring.
What if it is raining the day of tryouts? Will you cancel?
It is unlikely we will cancel tryouts. We will post any changes on the club's website as well as e-mail anyone pre-registered as soon as possible in case of a change in schedule.
Can the parents attend and watch tryouts?
Parents are welcome to observe from the spectator areas (outside the playing and evaluation zone.)
How are players evaluated at the tryouts?
The coaching staff evaluates players in four categories: Technical, Tactical, Physical, and Psychological.
Who picks the team?
The Nether coaching staff as well as the Technical Director and his staff will pick teams. Decisions will be based upon input from the previous year's coach, guest professional evaluators as well as staff devoted to next year's team.
Are any players pre-selected prior to tryouts?
No pre-selection for teams or player placement will take place before the official age group tryout sessions. All decisions for team selection are made at the tryouts sessions and coaching staff meetings afterwards. For current Nether players this does not mean only your performance at the tryout is taken into consideration. If we have worked with you over the last year then we know your abilities.
When will the players be notified and how?
Players will be notified within 72 hours after the final tryout with one of three responses:
- You are offered a spot on the roster and asked to accept within 48 hours.
- The coach would like to see you again and invites you to a call back.
- You were not offered a spot on the roster.
How soon do we need to reply to an offer?
A position on the roster must be accepted within 48 hours. Players should respond immediately to a call back invitation via an e-mail to the coach.
Why do some teams have call backs and what is their purpose?
In some age groups we will have multiple teams and many players trying out. The call back is an additional tryout that enables coaches to take another look at specific players.
What is the club's policy on roster size?
Nether will strive to keep teams to a size which allows sufficient numbers for training and maximized playing time. As a general rule we keep squads of 8v8 soccer to 12-14 players, and 11v11 soccer to eighteen (18) players. Individual teams will have different needs based on schedules, physical demands, and potential conflicts – all of which can influence the size of a team roster.
Are you going to break up our existing team or combine it with another?
Nether will not break up a team haphazardly but will make roster changes if and when individual player needs dictate movement from one squad to the next. Decisions will be based upon finding the best environment for each individual accounting for the four categories of player evaluation (Technical, Tactical, Physical, and Psychological).
When can we talk to the staff regarding player placement?
No discussions will take place before or during the tryout evaluation. No discussions will take place on the field during or immediately following tryout sessions. Contact the Coaching Director for any questions regarding player placement after the selection process has taken place.
Who will coach the team?
Nether Coaching Staff assignments are posted online prior to tryouts. The club may sponsor multiple teams, so there may be multiple coaches within an age group. We have assembled the strongest staff to date for our program and are very excited about the quality of coaching available to our players.
When does the season start and end?
In general, for USYS teams the Fall Season runs from Late July - mid-November while the Spring Season covers mid-January-Late May. Depending on level and age, calendars will vary to include tournaments, etc. The commitment to the team is for both the fall and spring seasons.
Where will practices for XYZ team be held? At what time and how often?
Nether has access to a number of quality fields in the Wallingford area. Practice times and specific locations have not yet been determined. Teams practice 2x/week during the summer/fall and spring seasons and at least 1x/week over the winter. U15 to U18 teams have a similar schedule with fewer practices held during the fall high school soccer season.
Are practices and games mandatory?
Training sessions, games, and all team events are designed to maximize individual player development and team growth, as well as safety from a fitness standpoint, and are therefore a mandatory commitment.
Can my child play another sport and soccer at the same time?
Yes. For balance, motor-skill development, cross-training and other reasons, participation in multiple sports can be good for young soccer players. However families and coaches must evaluate the demands of specific teams and playing seasons for each sport. The developmental curve of a soccer player will be affected by the commitment level.
Can my child play club AND school soccer?
Yes - we are proud of our many players who enjoy success on their respective school teams. Academy players are not permitted to participate in scholastic soccer. *Attention should be paid to the rest/recovery needs of young, growing athletes in determining when a break from training is in the best interest of the individual's mental and physical health. For U14 and below, two soccer teams in the same season can be very taxing on a player and must be delicately balanced.
How does the uniform process work?
After a player has accepted a position on a team roster, a designated team Uniform Coordinator will aid with the ordering process. Uniforms are ordered through an on-line store set up with Angelo's Soccer Corner.
If you have questions about the NETHER UNITED SOCCER Travel Team Program that are not listed on this page, please send us an e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Come aboard one of our boats for a special 4th of July Fireworks Display Cruise! With options for a family-friendly cruise and an adults-only party boat, Clayton Island Tours is the place to be!
Quick Details
- Adults Ages 13 and up
- $22
- Children Ages 5 to 12
- $12
- Youngsters Ages 4 and under
- Free
- Seniors Ages 65 and up
- $20
- Active Military and Family Please bring Valid Military ID
- $20
Grindstone Island Tour
Enjoy an intimate boat tour without stopping through U.S. and Canadian waters on the St. Lawrence River as we take you among the islands near Clayton, NY and Gananoque, a town in the Leeds and Grenville area of Ontario, Canada.
This tour circumnavigates Grindstone Island, the fourth largest of the 1000 Islands, second largest American island, and the largest island not connected by bridge or ferry system to either mainland.
Lost in time, Grindstone is home to one of the few naturally occurring beaches in the islands, two New York State parks, over 14 miles of unpaved roads, a private vineyard, four active beef farms, historic but now abandoned farmlands, and New York State's last operating one-room school house.
2020 Schedule – June 20 through September 7th, 3:00pm
Highlights of this Tour
- St. Lawrence Seaway
- Bluff Island
- Picton Island – Stone Quarry
- Grindstone Island – Grossman Point, Rusho Bay, Picnic Point, and Canoe Point State Parks, Thurso Bay, Potters Beach, Buck Bay, Flynn Bay
- Eel Bay
- Niagara Island – Sherman Pratt House
- Endymion Island – Parks Canada
- Camelot Island – Parks Canada
- Gananoque, Ontario – Playhouse, Museum, Marina
- Hay Island – Napoleons Hat
- The Lake Fleet Islands
- The Admiralty Islands
- Whiskey Island
- Governors Island – Thousand Islands Biological Station
Meeting Location
- Boarding takes place 15 minutes prior to departure.
- Meeting Address: 39611 Chateau Lane, Clayton, NY 13624
- FREE parking, buses, and RVs welcome
Concessions – We do not have concessions on board our boat for this tour, however, we do offer picnic lunches to carry on board with you. Picnic lunches should be pre-ordered online when purchasing tickets to guarantee selection or by calling us at least one hour prior to departure. We also offer a made to order menu at our concession stand onshore. Please arrive early for your tour to allow us time to prepare your food or stop by after your tour. All items are available to go, may be taken aboard our boats, or enjoyed onshore.
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Let's begin by recognizing that a charge of Driving While Impaired (DWI) in North Carolina is a criminal offense that the justice system treats very seriously. Even if the charges are for a misdemeanor first offense, a conviction establishes a permanent criminal record for the defendant. Repeated offenses are treated even more harshly. You simply cannot afford to ignore the potential damage a DWI charge may inflict on your future.
You have not been convicted yet
Fortunately, an accusation is not the same thing as being convicted of a crime. There are several lines of argument that can be used to contest the charges against you. However, you will need to rely on the skill of an experienced North Carolina drunk driving defense lawyer with the resources and motivation to investigate your case thoroughly. A perfunctory "let's try this, it worked before" attitude on the part of your attorney is not going to get the job done. You need a lawyer who is dedicated to getting you the strongest defense possible by relying on the specifics of the case.
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How a Wilmington criminal defense attorney can refute North Carolina DWI charges
At Speaks Law Firm, our Wilmington criminal defense lawyers know the arguments that can persuade juries to come back with a "not guilty" verdict—or get a prosecutor to negotiate charges downward, or drop them altogether. Depending on the circumstances of your case, we can argue:
- The police never had reasonable suspicion to stop you. You were driving fine, and there was nothing wrong with your vehicle. If the police had no reason to stop you—or if they stopped you for an illegitimate reason, such as racial profiling—then anything they discovered after pulling you over may be excluded from the legal record.
- The police had no probable cause for an arrest. You didn't look or act intoxicated. You may have passed a field sobriety test, but the cop decided to detain you and test you for marijuana without any reason. Evidence obtained after an illegitimate arrest may be barred from consideration.
- The arresting officer's reliance on his experience and training to detain you is inherently doubtful. We're not afraid to challenge a cop's record. If we can show that a police officer's judgment is questionable, that throws doubt on the entirety of the prosecution's case.
- The tests they performed on you are unreliable. Were blood and hair samples sent to labs run by the State Bureau of Investigation? We can show how disastrously those labs have been run. Did police rely on results from a breathalyzer? We can show a jury that the breathalyzers used in North Carolina give inaccurate results unless they are operated perfectly and have received regular maintenance—and we're not afraid to demand proof that those requirements were met.
In short: if the police made any slip at all, then there is reasonable doubt created about your guilt. Where reasonable doubt exists, the prosecution withers.
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If you have been arrested for drugged driving or drunk driving in North Carolina, you need an aggressive legal defense team in your corner. Call Speaks Law Firm today at 910-341-7570 or toll-free at 877-593-4233 to connect with a Wilmington criminal defense attorney who won't settle for a stock legal strategy, but who can use the unique circumstances of your case to get you the most favorable outcome possible.


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In news about books buying their way on to the NYT best seller list: Handbook for Mortals
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A surprisingly entertaining history of nuclear power.
Georgia Tech Research Institute senior scientist Mahaffey begins with the discovery of radiation in the 1890s but concentrates on the period after World War II, when the great powers took time out from building bombs to explore peaceful uses of nuclear energy. The narrative's hero is U.S. Navy Admiral Hyman Rickover, the "Father of the Nuclear Navy," whose reactor design for the nuclear submarine emphasized safety and sturdiness over cost. Aside from nations that wanted to build cheaply, such as the Soviet Union, Rickover's design became the standard. Ending around 1963, the "Age of Wild Experimentation" included failed attempts to dig canals, drive spaceships (a good idea, according to the author) and propel jet bombers (a horrifying radiation-drenched Air Force project narrated by Mahaffey with laugh-out-loud irony). The author emphasizes that, in the absence of a breakthrough in solar, wind or fusion technology, nuclear power remains the sole practical source of clean energy. While France generates 87.5 percent of its electricity from nuclear power, the United States reached 20 percent in the late '70s and stalled—money, not fear of radiation, was largely responsible. Despite enthusiastic claims after WWII, generating electricity from the atom is no bargain, and once the U.S. government stopped subsidizing nuclear plants, utilities companies remembered that American coal is the world's cheapest source of power. Global warming and rising hydrocarbon costs took their toll, and in 2007, after a 30-year absence, U.S. regulators received the first of a stream of applications to build a nuclear plant.
Mahaffey writes delightfully witty prose, delivers clear explanations of technical problems and takes no prisoners in his description of clueless politicians, technology-challenged military leaders, madcap engineers and self-righteous antinuclear activists.


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Iproteos has been awarded with the "Horizonte PYME", a grant from the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness (Ministerio de Economía, Industria y Competitividad), as established in the article 30 from the resolution on 23rd of March 2016.
"Horizonte PYME" is a tool designed to help SMEs to finance a feasibility study, and Iproteos will devote this allowance to empower IPROTech, the platform for the design of potent intracellular PPIs modulators.
On Friday 9th of June 2017, Iproteos will celebrate an Ordinary General Meeting. More information is given in the link below.
El Viernes 9 de Junio de 2017, Iproteos celebrará una Junta General Ordinaria. Se puede encontrar toda la información necesaria en el siguiente enlace:
JUNTA GENERAL ORDINARIA 9 DE JUNIO DE 2017.pdf
On Wednesday, 31st of May 2017, Iproteos will celebrate the Trade Union assembly. More information is given in the link below.
El Miércoles, 31 de Mayo de 2017, Iproteos celebrará una Asamblea del Sindicato de Voto. Se puede encontrar toda la información necesaria en el siguiente enlace:
ASAMBLEA DEL SINDICATO 31 DE MAYO DE 2017.pdf
Barcelona hosted BIO-Europe Spring 2017, one of the reference events for European biotech and pharma companies. Iproteos not only participated in the partnering, but it also was selected to participate in the Startup Slam, a pitching competition organized by Johnson&Johnson Innovation and EBD Group.
The Spanish Ministry of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness has granted a project for the validation of a new family of drug candidates for the treatment of vascular cholesterol accumulation associated with atherosclerosis.


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As a way to get started we will spend some time reading about disasters from different perspectives, to get us thinking critically about the concept before turning our attention to historical disasters.
But even before that, we will begin this week with two short pieces on the nature and possible limits of historical knowledge itself. For class read Hegel's "Introduction to the Philosophy of History," Nietzsche's "On the Advantage and Disadvantage of History for Life" and Benjamin's "Theses on the Philosophy of History" (especially Thesis IX). While reading it, perhaps more than once, consider this big question: What is the status of the past? In other words, What is the value, if any, of studying a past that cannot be changed. As you can see, this is especially important when considering disasters and historical traumas.
"Why should I live in history, huh? F—, I don't want to know anything anymore." —Rust Cohle.
- Hegel, "Introduction to the Philosophy of History" pages 92-8.
- Nietzsche's "On the Advantage and Disadvantage of History for Life"
- Benjamin's "Theses on the Philosophy of History"


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How many students are in each class/workshop?
Our class numbers vary, but to ensure individual attention our classes usually have 14-16 people in them.
What ages do you cater for?
Upper age limit: We have no upper age limit. We have had people in their 60's and 70's in our classes – plus, they've been cast in TV series and commercials!
Lower age limit: Our classes currently start at Grade 3. Our grades correspond with the Tasmanian school grades.
What level of experience do I need to have?
None! You can access our Intro workshops and all our school holiday programs with no experience. That's what we here to help you with!
How do I pay?
Payments are online and quick and easy by Paypal, credit card or direct debit.
What do I wear to class?
Wear clothes you feel comfortable to move in. Unless you are specifically dressing in costume for our Character term, we recommend not wearing high heels. We also ask that shoes be kept on at all times in class.
Do parents stay to watch their children in class?
As a general rule we do not have people watching our classes, unless they are invited industry personnel. This is to ensure all our students feel comfortable in their class time. If your child is new and feeling like they would like you to stay for part of the Intro Workshop we welcome you to join our warm ups for the first 20 minutes. We usually find after this time children are happy for their parents to leave.
How does CSA stay in touch with me once I'm enrolled in Industry Classes?
When enrolled you will be given a unique log in to access your Student Dashboard page on our website. Here you will find information on Listings, Headshot shoots, term dates, Audition advice and more.
Our main method of communicating with our students is via email. We will contact you via the email address you provide at enrolment. Please ensure our main email address info @ cooperscreenacademy .com is accepted by your email provider.
Do you have facebook and instagram pages?
Yes! You can win ticket giveaways and more, share our news, plus stay up to date with the latest happenings. We also have a private student group you will be given access to once you've joined the CSA family!
What is the purpose of the Listings?
From it's inception in 2010 CSA became a 'go to' place in Tasmania for dedicated actors in training. Over this time Sara Cooper personally facilitated the contact between industry and students. The CSA Listings now mean the industry and media departments can directly access CSA students and view their work. The listings have resulted in over 150 castings in film and TV in 2016 alone.
Are the listings compulsory?
The Listings are compulsory for students accepted into our Industry Classes.
Do I pay a commission for work gained through the listings?
Cooper Management Agency does not take commission for work secured via our listings, unless otherwise negotiated.
When do headshot sessions for Industry Classes happen?
Headshot sessions happen in 1st and 3rd term. There will be a choice of at least two session times on weekends. Check the Student Dashboard for details.
Can I choose my headshot?
Headshot choice is made by a CSA professional. You can contact us if you would like to adjust your shot.
Can I keep and use my headshot?
Yes! Your headshots will be made accessible to you via an online drive. You are able to utilise your headshots online or in printed version for both professional and personal purposes.
How does your bumper sticker competition work?
In order to be in the running to win a WHOLE YEAR FREE at CSA (or products to the equivalent value) you can purchase a bumper sticker from class and place it on your vehicle. Throughout the year any sticker spotted by CSA staff will have their number plate recorded and placed in a draw to win. You can also gain extra entry chances via our Facebook page – so keep your eyes peeled! Winner announced at our End of Year Ceremony each year.
Will I get cast?
Casting and acting are not areas which hold any guarantees, although we think seeing over 150 castings of our students in 2016 alone is quite terrific! We all learn from every audition, and training opportunity, and encourage our students to value the importance of all of these moments, as well as celebrate when their classmates are cast.
Will I be famous?
We don't know! Will you? What we do know is that you will be no more valuable then than you are now. So don't wait for a future event in order to appreciate and enjoy your wonderful self. Whether you're performing to 1 person, or 1,000, whether you have millions of instagram followers, or your friend just saw you do a great handstand…you're valuable! Learning to breathe, relax and be present in the moment is the most important skill you can develop to be a good actor. Seeking future fame and fortune takes us from the present moment and robs our audience of what they came for.
It's also important to know that the acting industry is notoriously difficult, with over 95% of actors out of work at any given time. Actors must be creative, resilient, and learn to find the support they need to keep travelling in such a tough arena. We are very proud of the environment we foster at CSA, and of the many students who continue to get cast both while in, and after leaving, our classes. And most of all, how they develop and grow as humans.
What skills do I need to be an actor?
We believe the most crucial skill an actor needs is to be able to be present and very honest in the current moment, and listen. Listen to the story you're telling, listen to the actor performing opposite you, listen to, understand and apply the direction you're being given.
We also believe honesty, openness, generosity and the ability to collaborate are essential skills.
It really has little to do with looking glamorous on the red carpet, after all!
On top of these skills, acting is like any other job; people who are punctual, polite, professional, and proactive are very valued.


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Mirror Trick to Save Raspberries
I get terrific production from my backyard planting of Heritage everbearing red raspberries but used to share the crop with feasting birds. I discovered Dancing Garden Mirrors online (www.dancinggardenmirrors.com), which I thought might offer a solution to my bird problem.
Small double-sided mirrors of various shapes are hung from overhead wires, where they move in the slightest breeze and shimmer and flicker from reflected sunlight. Hanging pieces of used CD discs achieve a similar effect. This mirror trick has reduced my raspberry crop losses, while providing delightful dancing lights in the backyard. Craig Hibben


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The Department of Clinical Sciences is dedicated to clinical and academic excellence and focuses on the issues affecting companion animals and horses. Faculty members have specialty training and represent the following disciplines: Anesthesiology, Behavior, Clinical Pharmacology, Dentistry, Dermatology, Equine Surgery, Equine Medicine Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Primary Care, Radiology, Shelter Medicine/Epidemiology, Small Animal Surgery, and Small Animal Internal Medicine. Our faculty members teach veterinary students these disciplines throughout the curriculum. Veterinarians in the Department of Clinical Sciences hold appointments in the Animal Health Center where they provide clinical service to animal owners and referring veterinarians. Third and fourth year veterinary students spend much of their time in the Animal Health Center, working alongside clinicians, interns and residents, refining the clinical training which they started in the second year of the professional program.
Research in the department reflects the various disciplines represented and concentrates on problems relevant to the causes, diagnosis and treatment of problems affecting companion animals and horses. The department offers residencies in Anesthesia, Equine Internal Medicine, Equine Surgery, Neurology, Primary Care (ABVP), Radiology, Small Animal Medicine, and Small Animal Surgery, as well as a number of specialty internships. We also offer MS and PhD degrees with a variety of emphases.
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Building on the successes of the 2015 event which urged industry to step-up to the challenges of delivering Defence as a Platform Base, the 2016 Symposium heralded the new dawn of Defence as a Platform (DaaP) Future. Revolutionising Defence and providing a myriad of opportunities for both customers and industry partners, the Symposium presented the concept and provided ample opportunity to discuss and challenge perceptions.
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Dave Matthews Band lead guitarist Tim Reynolds is back on the road this fall with his group, TR3, featuring Reynolds, bassist Mick Vaughn, and drummer Dan Martier.
The electric power trio, led by two-time Grammy nominee Reynolds, brings its nationwide fall tour to Buffalo State for a show at the Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November 3, at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $35 for the lower tier and $30 for upper tier. Buffalo State faculty and staff can receive a $3 discount, and Buffalo State students can purchase $15 "student rush" tickets one hour before show time, if tickets are still available. Tickets go on sale Thursday, September 13, at 9:00 a.m.
With a musical career spanning more than 35 years, Reynolds is known for his masterful command of melody and timing and for his uncanny ability to improvise on any instrument he touches. Having explored most musical styles, from rock, jazz, and blues to classical and reggae, Reynolds' wide-ranging musical versatility is evident each time he picks up his electric or acoustic guitar. Technically brilliant, yet emotionally honest, Reynolds' music is inspired and authentic.
It was in the mid-1980s in Charlottesville, Virginia, when Reynolds founded his breakthrough electric power trio, TR3 (Tim Reynolds Trio), known for their fusion of funk, rock, and jazz. He toured with TR3 during the 1980s and 1990s, using a rotating cast of musicians. It was at this time he befriended Dave Matthews and their ongoing musical collaboration began. His musical progression continued throughout his many years on the road as a solo guitar wizard, playing for packed houses and to crowds who quickly determined that Reynolds is one of the most talented and thoughtful musicians on the circuit today.
After a chance meeting in 2007 with two talented musicians, bass player Mick Vaughn and drummer Dan Martier, Reynolds decided to resurrect the electric TR3 and they've been touring ever since. In 2009 their first studio CD, Radiance, was nominated for Home Grown Music Network's Album of the Year, and TR3 released their first double live CD, From SPACE and Beyond, in June 2011. Electric, funky, operatic, edgy…their show is a mix of updated Reynolds' classics to wild covers of everything from James Brown, Led Zeppelin, King Crimson, and Focus to TR3's ever-evolving catalog of new material.
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Right at Home International currently has Master Licensees on four continents. Because of our mutual efforts, Right at Home has become a globally respected brand in the elder care industry. Right at Home International is focused on a path to steady, calculated growth, thoughtful expansion, and recognition as an industry leader. We are dedicated to bolstering this already impressive group with international partners who believe in our mission, and have the skills, desire, and resources to grow a national home care franchise system in their country. Learn more about our successful Master Licensees across the globe.
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Age Repair Lotion with SPF 30 - This is to be applied liberally in the morning. It contains lactic acid which is a mild AHA and vitamin A. This product seems primarily be for protection (SPF 30). You may also get mild exfoliation from the lactic acid.
Wrinkle Smoothing Cream - This product is meant to be used at night. The cream contains vitamins A, B, and E, all of which are known to refine skins appearance and smooth wrinkles.
Eye Restoration Complex - This is meant to be used around the eye area. The directions say to use it day and night for best results. The main ingredient in this product appears to be caffine, which is known to reduce puffiness. * I wish that the directions on eye creams stated that you should apply with your ring finger, not your index finger. The ring finger is weaker than the index and using it will eliminate tugging around the eye area. Also, pat eye cream on, do not rub it in or pull at the skin around the eye.
I have been using this now for about 2 weeks. I noticed a definite improvement in my skin's texture within a few days, but it has not been long enough to tell if it will really help eliminate wrinkles. The one product I do not care for is the eye cream. It is mostly silicone and when I used it my eyes feel slightly irritated for an hour or so afterwards, so I have stopped using it. My eyes are sensitive when it comes to creams and lotions, so the problem may be me and not the product. For the $60 price tag I expect to see some noticeable results over the next few months. I'll let you know!


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Monday, November 2, 2009
This Holiday Should Be Illegal
My kids came home with tons of Halloween candy on Saturday. I bet you can't guess what I have been doing ever since then (even as I type). That's right! I have been binging on Chocolate. Lots and Lots of Chocolate!
I haven't binged like this since last Easter. It's ridiculous. It's like I can't control myself when there is chocolate in my house. I'm not sure what to do. I don't want to give all of my kids candy away because that isn't fair to them but if it is sitting here all I do is eat it. Don't they have medication for something like this? Just kidding (kind of).
Kit Kat's are definitely my weakness. On an up note I think I ate all of them already so I don't have to worry about them anymore. :)
Why is it that my husband can walk past the candy bowl a hundred times and not be tempted but I have to eat the entire thing before I am satisfied? It stinks. I hate this addiction I have to chocolate. I am an all or nothing type of girl. Either I don't have any in the house and I am fine or I have it in the house and I eat it all. I wish I could keep it in the house and just grab maybe one piece a week and be satisfied with that.
Sorry to share all of my Halloween frustrations with you. Part of me just wishes this Holiday didn't exist.
What do you do with your children's chocolate to keep yourself from eating it?
8 comments:
- Secret Mom Thoughts said...
I move it to a place I can't see it. I still know it is there but I eat less if I don't see it.
- November 2, 2009 at 12:44 PM
- Margie said...
I only let my daughter have 10 pieces, and I donate the rest to a soup kitchen, they put it in stockings.
And I never start!
- November 2, 2009 at 12:57 PM
- Becca said...
I read your blog almost every day. I am not on your blog list, but I enjoy what you have to say! I can relate to almost everything you post. I don't have kids, but have the same stupid weakness with food. About the candy..just put it where you can't see it. I know it sounds simple. Then give your kids once peice a day. They don't need a bunch either. Putting it out where you can see it is only going to sabatoge your diet! It would be so hard to have kids and lose weight. You are doing great! Keep up the good work. Those kit kate don't taste as good as thing feels. I can promise you that much!!!!
- November 2, 2009 at 1:17 PM
I had the same problem! I have 5 kids so.... mountains of candy! what happend to the little old ladies that I hated as a kid... they always gave out fruit or tooth brushes...
- November 2, 2009 at 1:33 PM
- KrysTros said...
Simple solution. I, too, love the chocolate candy. I picked out the little mini snickers. You know, the one bite ones? I will eat one once a day. Cody has 2 wks to eat the candy then it's going in the garbage. I will let him "trade" it for something else. Like 5 bucks or something. In the meantime I am just going to try to stick to the one once a day rule!
- November 2, 2009 at 2:15 PM
Should have left it at my place!!!
- November 2, 2009 at 2:30 PM
Ok so everyone else says the same thing that I was going to. but hide it... Out of site out of mind... kinda works for me :) ( I did kinda eat way to much on sunday) but its snickers and reece cups for me. often I will end up throwing it out because it sits here forever. but If I start its bad..lol
and also wanted to say I've been reading your blog for months and can really relate! I am often inspired by your posts and love you picture updates! I started WW about 2 months ago and there are days I feel like giving up but I'm worth it!! so hang in there!
P.S just think about x-mas coming and all the candies and cookies! lol I'm hoping to make it thru the holidays without gaining.
- November 2, 2009 at 5:59 PM
- Jessica @ Pudget: Losing Weight On A Budget said...
Thank you everyone for all of the sweet comments and advice. I think I ate all of the goods stuff so now I have decided that I am done. I need to get back to my old eating habits. I feel so much better when I eat healthy. My stomach isn't liking all of that chocolate. :)
Matt, Next year you need to raid the kids bags before they go home. They will never know. Just leave them a few pieces of non chocolate candy. :)
- November 4, 2009 at 6:22 AM


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Florida is widely accepted as the most bizarre state in the nation. We have the weirdest criminals, the weirdest politicians, the weirdest general population.
So when real estate blog Estately tallied up the Internet search histories of our collective state, there was really only one surprise: "that it wasn't even weirder."
Estately "ran hundreds of search queries through Google Trends to determine which words, terms, and questions each state was searching for more than any other," its report says.
So here's what Florida's Googling these days:
Alligator Wrestling: Pretty sure we have tourists to thank for this one. Also: Gator Boys.
Botox: Well, obviously.
Eyebrow Piercing: The dream of the '90s is alive in Florida.
Hulk Hogan: The '80s, too.
Juviderm: We had to Google Juviderm to figure out what it was, making this result a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Lice: HIDE YO' KIDS.
Mazda Miata: Florida's convertible of choice, apparently.
MDMA: Thanks, Ultra!
Obamacare: THANKS, OBAMA.
Stand Your Ground: Here's hoping a minority of these searchers were trying to figure out how to use the law in their favor.
Swingers: So money; don't even know it.
Viagra: Again: obviously.
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Still, it could be worse. Arizona's top searches include "conjugal visits" and "how are babies made?" Indiana residents can't stop Googling "I have a rash." And the only four search terms in Montana are "Bill O'Reilly," "gun rights," "National Rifle Association," and "meth."
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With the continued development and evolution of GT cars for hard competition, the BMT is relase new competition car.
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"This is another in a long line in historic events in Tempe, going all the back to Pope John Paul II's visit to the Super Bowl," proclaimed Neil Giuliano, mayor of Tempe, Arizona, in announcing that a presidential debate would take place there next year. Hmmm, the Pope went to the Super Bowl? I think I must have missed the game that year. Or maybe he came out during the half-time show. I never watch that.


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When it was first launched in 2005, the Mercedes-Benz CLS introduced a whole new segment of 4-door luxury coupes. Critics were quick to point out that the CLS was just another sedan with a fastback roofline arguing that a coupe should have 2 doors. Despite the criticism, the new style quickly became popular forcing the likes of Audi to also launch their own 4-door coupes. Mercedes recently teased an image of the third generation CLS on Twitter; the model is unveiled to the public at this year's Los Angeles Motor Show. The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have a more premium trimmed cabin as well as new engines. The 4-door coupe slots between the E-Class and the high-end S-Class. The new model borrows a host of features from the two sedans.
2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS Exterior
The CLS is built on the automaker's Modular Rear Architecture (MRA) just like the E-Class sedan. The platform uses high-strength steel and aluminum which means the CLS will be considerably lighter than the outgoing model which had helped enhance the model's performance. From the teaser image the CLS looks to have retained its swooping shape as well as its long engine hood; these are distinctive features that help set the model apart from the E-Class sedan it is based on. The front also features a larger grille and revised LED headlights. The LEDs take a boomerang shape. At the center of the top grille is a large Mercedes badge. The lower grille has also been revised and features larger intakes.
At the rear, the coupe has new horizontal-shaped brake lights that stretch into the deck-lid (these units are similar to those of the upcoming A-Class). The rear bumper has also been revised and integrates new exhaust tips and a new diffuser.
The image released does not reveal much so we have to wait until the model debuts at the LA Motor Show next week to have a comprehensive look at its exterior styling.
From the released image, the 2018 CLS features a big dual-screen system like the one used on the E-Class. One of the screens displays the infotainment system controls as well as controls for the climate and navigation systems. The second screen displays digital driver's instruments. Most of the other components also look similar to those of the E-Class including air vents, soft-touch materials, and trim options. The CLS will likely feature the Mbrace connectivity suite that bundles together convenience, safety, and in-vehicle applications. More information will be available after the model makes its debut at the LA Motor Show.
Engine and performance
In the U.S.A., the CLS will be offered with a turbocharged and supercharged 3.0 L inline-6 gasoline mill that combines with a 48-volt hybrid system. The drive-train which powers the CLS450 produces 367 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. The setup enables the 4-door coupe to hit 62 mph in 5.0 seconds. The engine is tweaked to produce 430 hp in the range-topping CLS AMG. According to rumors, the AMG takes 4.8 seconds to hit 0-62 mph.
In Europe, the model will also be powered by a less powerful 4-cylinder gasoline engine with a displacement of 2.0 liters. The engine produces 300 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. The Europe market will also get two diesel engines, a 4-cylinder mill and a 6-cylinder unit. The base 4-cylinder unit produces 245 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque while the inline-6 diesel mill produces 286 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque.
Price and release date
Official prices of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS are yet to be released. However, considering it is a new generation, prices will definitely increase slightly. The current 2nd generation has a starting price of $66,900. I believe the new model will start at around $68,000 with a fully equipped top-of-the-range AMG version attracting in excess of $100,000. Sales of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS will start in April 2018 in Europe and in July in the U.S. market; the model is, however, make its public debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The U.S. market will first receive AWD models with RWD models being offered later on.
Top rivals of the 4-door CLS coupe are the Audi A7, Porsche Panamera and BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo.


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We were so excited last week to find out that Sammy was getting an award from his preppie-k teacher Mrs. MacInnis! We weren't sure what it was for but we loaded up the kids (and I got someone to cover my last class) and we headed over to Burbank. After a choir Halloween concert we got to the awards ceremony.
Sammy was the first one announced! He got the caring award for his class! They also gave out an art award. The funniest thing was that he was the tallest kid who received an award out of all of the kids (it was an assembly for 3rd grade and below), oh, that and he didn't want to smile so he was making a silly "I'm trying not to smile face!" Either way we were proud of our little guy!