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The best thing about Regis is its class sizes. On average most state schools have 500 students in their classes but here at Regis we get one on one interaction with the professor with the class sizes being 60 or below. The teachers know your name and are willing to help at any time.
Personally. I like Regis University very much because it has a great environment for learning. Large class sizes are something that rarely occur at Regis. Many people complain about the size being to small, but I think it is great for the person who wants an education that is hands on. When I tell people that I attend Regis, they understand that it is a great school with a student body of strong integrity.
I love the fact that regis is a smaller school. You make lasting friends quickly, build relationships with your professors, and it just feels more community driven which gives students a sense of belonging.
I love Regis. I really like that it's a small campus, because we get to know more people, and the professors all know us individually. It's nice to go to a school where you can greet people every time you're walking to and from class. The only complaint I've really had while at Regis had more to do with the students than the school. I personally am not a big fan of the house party scene, and that's about all Regis students seem to do for fun on the weekends, so I wish that there were more students up for doing things other than that, but the school does provide activities every week, such as Thursday Thrills, that offer at least some fun other than parties all the time. There is a lot of school pride too, which I find impressive considering it's such a small, and relatively unknown school. Everyone who attends Regis really takes pride in the activities that go on, the sports, and the school itself.
There's honestly nothing that I don't like about the school. I really fit in here. It's not too big and its not too small. The campus is beautiful. I spend most of my time on campus because honestly, I enjoy it. I love the Chapel, I love the support that the school gives us, I love how personal everything is. No, we might not have the most school pride. We might not be the biggest party school or have a little 'town' to shelter us from the rest of downtown. It's a wonderful experience if you really have an idea of what you want to do with the rest of your life.
Regis has ambiance and the professors contribute to the positive environment. The mountains are only an hour away, and there are plenty of opportunities through Regis to go on trips to explore the outdoors. People are outgoing, down to earth, and focused.
Overall I think that Regis is a really good school to attend. The best thing in my opinion is how small the class sizes are. If I could change one thing it would be the location of Regis.
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Balboa Pier是位于纽波特海滩的两个码头之一,位于巴尔博亚半岛地区。码头于1906年作为巴尔博亚凉亭的姊妹项目而建造,是一个颇受欢迎的垂钓场所,也是众多海星的栖息地。
In addition to being a great spot for fishing, the pier is also home to the first of the famous Ruby?s Diner restaurants. Opened at the pier in the 1980s, the 1940s nostalgia-themed restaurant has become an Orange County landmark.
Also referred to as simply ?Balboa? or ?the Peninsula,? Balboa Peninsula was named after the Spanish explorer Vasco Nunez de Balboa. Though the area is primarily residential, it does have some commercial areas as well. In addition to being home to the Balboa Pier, Balboa Peninsula is also home to a number of Orange County landmarks. Among these are the Balboa Fun Zone, the Balboa Island Ferry, the Balboa Pavilion, The Crab Cooker, the Dory Fishing Fleet, Lovell Beach House, Newport Elementary School, Newport Pier and The Wedge. The center of the Peninsula is known as Balboa Village while the end of the Peninsula is called Balboa Peninsula Point. Balboa Pier is near the Balboa Ferry in Balboa Village.
半岛本身通过巴尔博亚大道(Balboa Boulevard)的1号公路(也称为太平洋海岸公路(PCH))与陆地相连。它也可以通过PCH在纽波特林荫大道上的大桥进行连接,也可以通过丽都岛的桥梁通过丽都岛(Lido Isle)进行连接。岛的西端通过桥梁与柯林斯岛相连,而东端则通过跨大运河的桥梁与小岛相连。
The area surrounding Balboa Pier is a popular spot for enjoying the beach. In addition to fishing at the pier, the waters are a popular location for surfers. In addition to Ruby?s Diner on the pier, there are several other restaurants located near the intersection of Balboa Boulevard and Main Street. Peninsula Park, which offers a grassy area to relax or to toss a Frisbee, is located just south of the pier. Balboa Peninsula Beach is located further south of the park, while the paved Newport-Balboa Bike Trail runs in both directions from the pier. A large free parking lot can be found on the north side of Balboa Pier at the Palm Street entrance.


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It's the best way to experience Florence: on foot. Enjoy a tour of this beautiful and walkable Renaissance city to get up-close-and-personal with its famous sights; with an expert guide in tow, you'll learn the city's secrets and discover the stories behind its art, architecture and history.
You'll get to experience the world-famous Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral topped with Brunelleschi's famous dome. Next to the Cathedral you'll also see the Baptistery (exterior) and 'Gates of Paradise', its famous doors made from bronze.
Explore the Piazza della Signoria and townhall, Palazzo Vecchio (exterior), Florence's political heart and a significant part of its history, which dominates the skyline with its medieval tower. You'll also see a replica of Michelangelo's David, set outside as a political statement for the then-small city of Florence.
After viewing the city's famous piazzas and palazzos, you'll then be guided to the Ponte Vecchio, an incredible example of engineering and architecture. This famous bridge is lined with small, luxury shops and is one of Florence's most popular tourist attractions.
You'll finish with a visit inside the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral where your guide will reveal all the secrets of its immense art and architecture.
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Duration: 2 hours
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Included: Guided walking tour, Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral (with skip the line)
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- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1 cup water
- 2–3 tbsp cocoa powder
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- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
- Combine all ingredients in a small pot.
- Transfer the pot to a stove. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thick and creamy. This should take about 6-8 minutes. Stir the oatmeal often to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Transfer oatmeal to bowl(s). Add your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
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- Serving Size: 1 serving
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Hannah Haughton was the shoot-out hero, saving two penalties to ensure Pompey Women beat Southampton to lift the Hampshire Cup.
The delayed 2019/20 final was, unsurprisingly for a south coast derby, a tense affair, with both sides having chances to win the tie inside 90 minutes.
A Jade Bradley free-kick had given the Blues an early advantage at Westleigh Park, only for their rivals to hit back through Rachel Panting.
Haughton had already made some crucial stops, but produced a couple more from 12 yards to ensure Pompey would claim the silverware for a 12th successive season.
Jay Sadler made one change from the side that beat Cheltenham in the FA Cup in the club's last competitive outing the previous month.
That came in the forward line, where Tamsin de Bunsen made way for Shannon Albuery, who was appearing against her former club.
There were early chances for the opposition, with Haughton gathering an effort from Ella Morris before Rosanna Parnell headed narrowly over.
But the Blues soon started to move through the gears and Rendell just about managed to gather Kat Cunningham's cross at the second attempt, with Jade Widdows waiting to pounce.
And they broke the deadlock on 11 minutes, as a BRADLEY free-kick from the edge of the box caught out the keeper and snuck inside the post.
That was the cue for a Southampton reaction and Haughton came tearing from her line to snatch the ball from the feet of Ella Pusey.
Morris then did brilliantly down the right and crossed for Pusey, whose header was cleared from the line by Jazz Younger.
Panting soon came close to hurting her former side, with a cross-shot towards the back post that flashed just wide.
But the Blues had an excellent opportunity to double their lead late in the first half – only to let Southampton off the hook.
Widdows was only able to fire a shot straight at Rendell after a defensive slip had seen her race through on goal.
Half Time: Southampton 0 Pompey 1
The second half took a while to get going, with both sides guilty of some sloppy early play in possession.
Southampton did have a chance when Pusey broke past the back-line, but Haughton was alert to come to the rescue.
And they were level just before the hour mark, as Panting latched onto Lucia Kendall's incisive pass and neatly slotted the ball home.
Another wide free-kick from Bradley almost saw Pompey retake the lead, but Younger was unable to force home the cross and their opponents survived the subsequent scramble.
The pressure was building and an angled attempt from Albuery was then well saved by Rendell down to the keeper's right.
But it was Southampton who came close to forging ahead on 73 minutes, with Haughton making a superb stop to deny Pusey after an initial shot from Phoebe Williams had been blocked by Younger.
Mia Adaway, Laura Ingram and Freya Jones were all brought on by Sadler to add some fresh legs for the Blues.
Neither side was able to find a late winner, however, with Haughton grasping a stoppage-time header from Williams to ensure a shoot-out would be required.
Full Time: Southampton 1 Pompey 1
Katie James and Adaway got Pompey off to a superb start in the shoot-out, while Haughton was at her brilliant best to deny Shannon Sievwright.
Jones skied her effort over the bar, but the Blues looked to have secured the victory when Haughton kept out Georgie Freeland's attempt.
Danielle Rowe's successful spot-kick moved them another step closer, but Ava Rowbotham's effort was kept out by Rendell.
That gave the Southampton keeper a chance to level, but she cleared the crossbar and the Pompey players raced away to celebrate their latest Hampshire Cup triumph.
Pompey: Haughton; Rowe, Younger, Tonks; Bridge, Rowbotham, Bradley (c) (Ingram 75), Cunningham (Adaway 64); Widdows (Jones 85), Albuery, James
Subs not used: Currie, Mason
🏆 Watch #Pompey lift the Hampshire Cup for the 12th consecutive time! https://t.co/PfvFi6t9zc
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Lottery Singapore is one of the safest places in the world to play the lottery. It is also a country that does not tax winnings. This makes it the perfect place to try your luck and win a big prize. However, there are some things to keep in mind before you buy a ticket.
Toto is a legal form of gambling in Singapore established in 1968 and operated by Singapore Pools, the only lottery operator recognized by the government. It is the second most popular method of gambling in Singapore after 4-Digits and can be played at any Singapore Pools outlet. Its jackpot prize varies and typically exceeds a million dollars. Toto also features a number of tiers with different cash prizes and odds.
In a remarkable piece of luck, Tan got all three of his numbers correct for the May 4 TOTO draw and won a small prize of 50 Singaporean dollars (approximately $38). He said he will spend the money on dinner with his family members. Tan used the ChatGPT app to make his bet and chose the lucky numbers from the pool of 1 to 7.
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This week I have heard about the sudden death of a person in our village and the slightly less sudden but equally devastating death of someone who had been to my yoga classes a few years ago. The former was in her seventies, the latter in her late twenties. Turn on the radio, TV or look at social media and the top story is Corona virus and how many people are dying as a result.
All reminders that we are mortals.
So how does our understanding of our mortality impact us? Well it certainly can provoke FEAR, fear of the unknown and what is beyond this life. It can provoke a determination to keep ourselves as fit and healthy as possible in order to prolong life. It can provoke a desire to make the most of every single day that we are alive.
Keeping ourselves as fit and healthy as possible is a very logical response and enables us to live responsibly, to live useful lives. However, we should be aware that in spite of our best efforts and determination we are not totally bullet proof, accidents happen, and no matter how robust our immune systems are, diseases and infections may still attack.
This all sounds unusually pessimistic coming from me, a lifelong optimist! So why am I blogging about it? Surely my blogs should be uplifting and inspirational?
Well here we go….
There is a favourite story of mine about a king in ancient times with four wives who was approaching the end of his life. Like most humans he was feeling fearful of his passing so he spoke to his fourth wife, he had showered her with precious jewellery and expensive clothes, and he said to her, "I am dying, will you die with me and accompany me into the afterlife?" She was very fond of him but told him, "I am unable to do that," and off she went.
So he summoned his third wife who he was really proud of, so proud that he loved to display her to other kings. He made his request, "I am dying, will you die with me and accompany me into the afterlife?" She had been a devoted and loyal wife but she also told him, "I am unable to do that" and off she went.
His second wife had always been there for him when he needed help and support and so he was sure that she would accompany him into the afterlife, so he was really surprised when she told him that much as she had always offered him support in the past what he was asking was impossible!
Now his first wife had been with him for years and years but he hadn't paid her much attention, having been more occupied by his other wives, so he was very surprised when she came to him without being summoned and told him that she would accompany him into the afterlife. He was amazed and apologised to her saying, "I'm so sorry that I have neglected you, almost forgotten about you, but I do thank you for being here for me".
What does this teach us?... Have you worked it all out?
The fourth wife represents our BODY, which we wear in our lifetime, but we can't take it with us.
The third wife represents our POSSESSIONS which are important in our lives but which cannot accompany us into the afterlife.
The second wife represents FAMILY AND FRIENDS who are very dear to us in our lives but we have to leave them behind.
The first wife represents our SOUL, which we often forget about, neglect or occasionally remember. The SOUL is who we are and death has no power over the soul, it lives on….
Therefore, as mortals, we definitely need to look after and nurture our bodies, being careful about our diet, our exercise regimes, seeking help if things go wrong and so on.
We can enjoy our possessions which enable us to lead healthy lives and we absolutely need to develop and uphold great relationships with family and friends. And most important of all... let us all really get to know our souls, our Selves, spending time each day connecting to that most beautiful part of us.
There are many ways we can do this, meditation being the obvious tool, but let us not forget that we can connect to that inner beauty in many ways… observing a beautiful sunset, gazing into the eyes of a baby, a dog, a robin… hearing the sounds of birdsong, running water, music… hugging a dear one, feeling a gentle breeze on our face, the warmth of the sun... the list is endless. We simply need to cultivate an awareness of these moments and acknowledge the deeper beauty and love which we are connecting with.
As we become more and more aware of these moments, of our inner beauty, our souls, we begin to realise that actually we are IMMORTAL! The end of fear and anxiety, the end of limiting beliefs, simply a beautiful gift. I AM.
(If you feel drawn to explore this further please contact me or find a good teacher of yoga and meditation. Yoga is essentially the quest for Unity of our Selves to the Divine, of self-realisation.)


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This is a common question. If you have to file Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, you want the process completed quickly. The short answer is that from the filing of the case to discharge (completion and elimination of debts) is approximately 4 months. We will make it as easy as possible for you.
Here are the steps in the timeline that it takes to get there.
- Gather documents to bring to a consultation with a lawyer. You will need to find (or file) your Income Tax Returns from the last 4 years. This means- full copies of each page of the return. Not just the W-2 from your job or the first 2 pages. The whole tax return. We can order tax transcripts (official copies) from the IRS, but it takes 2 to 4 weeks to get those. You also need to get us your last 6 months of pay stubs from any job you have had (or proof of income if you don't get paychecks). And, get your bills together – one of each- Mortgage, car, credit cards, and any utilities you are behind on, along with any collection letters or lawsuit papers. If you do not have the bills, you can get a free credit report at annualcreditreport.com to bring in. Get what you can find for now. If you don't have everything for the first meeting, that's OK, but you will have to get the rest later.
- Call us to set up a consultation. We have flexible hours, but need to schedule an appointment that fits both of our schedules. It may be at a time during the day, or after work, but if you want to get a convenient time, you need to call at least a week in advance. Our consultations are generally free for consumer cases. And, we will tell you if there are any other documents we need.
- Go to your consultation. This may seem obvious, but it is hard to find good times, especially evening appointments, so make this a priority, and plan for it. If you miss an appointment, you may miss your chance for a good appointment time, and a chance to start fixing your problems, and stopping a lawsuit. Too many times, people miss appointments, and they lose their chance to stop a wage garnishment or foreclosure.
- Follow up and get the rest of the documents after the appointment to us and make your payments. This is crucial. We cannot start preparing your case until you follow through and get whatever else is needed.
- Complete the first of 2 counseling courses. This is an online course that takes about an hour. We will give you instructions and a code to pay for it though our office. And after you go through the online course, you'll be making a call or chat to finish the course and get the certificate.
- Come in and review your Bankruptcy Petition to be sure it is correct, and sign it. If there are any changes, we'll take care of it then. Your protection cannot start until after you sign your documents to authorize us to file a Bankruptcy Case for you.
- We will then file your case electronically. You are now protected from all bill collectors.
- Watch for instructions on how to do the 2nd counseling course and when and where to go to the required Meeting of Creditors. (Mail or email)
- Do the 2nd counseling course—this is a 2 hour online course. THIS IS REQUIRED.
- Go to the Mandatory Meeting of Creditors. Be sure to bring your State ID or Drivers' License, AND Proof of Social Security Number. BE SURE YOU DO THIS, AND IT YOU WILL NEED TO ASK OFF FROM WORK TO DO THIS. IF YOU DON'T GO, YOU WON'T GET A DISCHARGE IN YOUR CASE.
- If the Trustee requests additional documents, you MUST get them to your attorney right away. It is your responsibility to do what the trustee requires or you won't get a discharge either.
- If you do the first 11 things, you'll get your Discharge Order approximately 3 months later.
- Thank your attorney! You are now discharged of your unsecured debts!
All of this takes 3-4 months from the date we file your case. If you take longer to get us the documents, it will take longer. So this is a partnership. You do your jobs, and we can do ours, to get you a Discharge Order.
Start with Step 1. Gather as many of the documents as you can find, and then go to Step 2-Call with questions, and we can set you up for a free, no-obligation consultation with an attorney.
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For the second straight day, Dallas County is reporting a record number of new COVID-19 infections.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said there were 187 new cases confirmed in the county Friday including two more deaths.
Dallas County Health and Human Services confirmed the new case brings the county's total number to 3,718 with 106 COVID-19 related deaths.
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The latest victims include a Dallas man who was in his 20s who was being treated in a hospital and a man in his 50s who was at a jail in Hutchins and was also being treated in a hospital.
"Today marks our highest day so far in new COVID-19 cases. Our highest three days have all been this week. This increase in positive cases has occurred without any significant increase in testing capacity," Jenkins said in a statement. "We have seen younger people dying from COVID-19 this week and today's victims add to that list."
Jenkins went on to say the increase in cases illustrates why it's necessary to continue to wear face coverings when in public and to limit unnecessary shopping trips until the county is able to achieve two weeks of declines in cases.
Of the 106 reported deaths, about 40% have been associated with long-term care facilities, according to DCHHS.
Close to 330 residents and staff at long-term care facilities have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the county health department.
The highest concentration of cases in one of those facilities has been reported at Brentwood Place One on South Buckner Boulevard, which has had 84 residents or staff test positive. Nine deaths have also been reported at the facility.
Of the cases requiring hospitalization who reported for employment, the county said 79% of them have been critical infrastructure workers coming from a broad range of occupational sectors including healthcare, transportation, food and agriculture, public works, finance, communications, clergy, first responders and other essential job functions. Most cases involving hospitalization involve patients over the age of 60 with a high-risk condition.
Thirteen Dallas Fire-Rescue personnel have tested positive for COVID-19. Of those, 11 have recovered and returned to work and two are in isolation, according to the department.
There are also 45 members of the department currently quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19, both on and off-duty. In total, 253 Dallas Fire-Rescue members have been cleared from quarantine or isolation.
Thursday's all-time high in new cases comes just two days after the county previously reported a new single-day high in new cases along with 10 deaths.
Tracking COVID-19 Cases in North Texas Counties
NBC 5 is tracking the number of COVID-19 related cases, recoveries and deaths in North Texas counties. Choose a county and click on a city or town to see how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting your area.
Cases are cumulative by day and are subject to change, dependent on each county health department's reporting schedule and methodology. Data may be reported county-wide, by city or town, or not at all. Cases, recoveries and death counts in 'unspecified' categories are used as placeholders and reassigned by their respective counties at a later date.
Data: County Health Departments, NBC 5 Staff
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It is safe to say that at Paris Jewellers, we love playing with, and styling jewellery. We are passionate about creating unique and personal looks for our customers. We love that the layering trend continues to be strong for the fall/winter season, and have pulled together a few styling inspiration looks using our beautiful Luminance necklaces and complimentary pieces.
Terrifically Tiered
There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to accessorizing, and layering pendants and necklaces is a terrific way to have fun with fashion while avoiding an overly "matchy" look. Stagger the lengths of your necklaces so that each piece can stand out individually.
Bold and Blue
The combination of this beautiful blue topaz luminance pendant, with our delicate Canadian diamond pendant make a perfect pair to layer. The unique shapes of these necklaces, are complimentary without being "too matchy". We love adding a bold choker to this look, perfect for a night out on the town!
Rose Gold Everything
For a delicate and unique look that is completely on trend, pair a rose gold choker chain with quartz ends (we DIY'd this with a few supplies from our local craft store) with a stunning Luminance rose gold pendant. This pop of Pink Topaz really takes this look up a notch. Add in a delicate Canadian diamond pendant to finish off this sweet and stylish combo.
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Kaiserslautern vs. Nürnberg preview: Team news and predicted lineups
By Rune Gjerulff @runegjerulff
Here is our preview of Tuesday's DFB-Pokal round of 16 clash between Kaiserslautern and FC Nürnberg, including predicted lineups.
Kaiserslautern have lost four consecutive league games since sensationally knocking out FC Köln in the previous round, and will be hoping to turn their fortunes around under new coach Dimitrios Grammozis, who takes charge for the first time on Tuesday.
Nuremberg are not in the best of form either, having lost their last two games by large margins. Most recently, FCN suffered a 5-0 home defeat to Fortuna Düsseldorf.
Cristian Fiél's side advanced to the round of 32 after beating Paderborn 3-2 after extra time.
Kaiserslautern will be without Ache and Aremu on Tuesday evening. Nürnberg will be without Hungbo, Lawrence, Ortegel, Reichert and Schindler.
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In blue marked areas where headballs led to a lower FA level. These blue regions are consistent with damaged brain tissue. The red areas have higher FA levels – possibly a compensatory response to injury or training effect. (left: male brain, right: female brain) / T. Rubin, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
New York – Women's brain seems more vulnerable than men's brain – at least when it comes to soccer teams. Nearly 100 amateur soccer players from the Einstein football study have shown that areas with damaged brain tissue were greater in women than in men. Gender-specific guidelines will be justified to prevent soccer-related head injuries, the writers of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine recommend in their publication in Radiology (2018; doi: 10.1148 / radiol.2018180217).
Football Associations (FIFA) play 30 million women and girls worldwide football .
Using non-invasive diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) techniques, the researchers studied the density of nerve fibers (fractional anisotropy, FA). 49 men and 49 women. Both groups reported a similar number of headers last year (487 versus 469 average). The DTI showed that the volume of damaged white matter in soccer players was 5 times greater than that of male players. While women had 8 brain regions with lower FA levels, Lipton's researchers found only 3 regions in men.
Clear clinical findings, such as changing thinking ability, could not be perceived by the researchers. The FA changes were sublinks and yet worrying, according to the press release of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. In multiple brain injuries, subclinical pathology will develop before doctors can identify brain damage that interferes with function, Lipton explains. For example, he mentions chronic traumatic encephalopathies – a degenerative brain disease that occurs among athletes, military veterans and others with repeated brain trauma.
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US President Donald Trump has been warned by fellow Republicans against interfering in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigations.
It came after he attacked Mr Mueller's inquiry into Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election.
In tweets at the weekend, Mr Trump reiterated that there had been "no collusion" between his team and Russia and called the probe a "witch hunt".
He added that it was dominated by "hardened Democrats".
Mr Mueller, a highly regarded former head of the FBI, is a Republican.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said Mr Mueller should be allowed to proceed without interference, and that many Republicans shared his view.
He also warned Mr Trump against any attempt to dismiss Mr Mueller.
"If he tried to do that, that would be the beginning of the end of his presidency, because we're a rule of law nation," Mr Graham said.
Republican Senator Jeff Flake, a frequent Trump critic, said it appeared the president's latest comments seemed to be preparing the ground for the firing of Mr Mueller.
"I don't know what the designs are on Mueller, but it seems to be building toward that, and I just hope it doesn't go there… We can't in Congress accept that," he told CNN.
"I'm just puzzled by why the White House is going so hard at this, other than that they're very afraid of what might come out."
AshLee Strong, a spokeswoman for the Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives, Paul Ryan, said: "As the Speaker has always said, Mr Mueller and his team should be able to do their job."
Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer accused Mr Trump of "floating trial balloons about derailing" the investigation.
"Our Republican colleagues, particularly the leadership, have an obligation to our country to stand up now and make it clear that firing Mueller is a red line for our democracy that cannot be crossed," he said in a statement.
The president's comments came a day after his lawyer, John Dowd, said it was time for the special counsel's investigation to end. Initially Mr Dowd said he was speaking for the president but later clarified he was "speaking for myself".
Also on Sunday, White House lawyer Ty Cobb said in a statement: "In response to media speculation… the White House yet again confirms that the President is not considering or discussing the firing of the Special Counsel".
Earlier the president berated former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe, who was fired on Friday and former FBI director James Comey, whom Mr Trump sacked last year.
In a tweet, Mr Trump accused him of lying under oath before Congress, and described the contemporaneous notes that Mr McCabe and Mr Comey took following discussions with him as "fake memos".
Mr McCabe has given memos about conversations he had with President Trump to the Mueller inquiry, US media say. The memos could support claims that Mr Trump sought to obstruct justice.
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But into its short life was packed the most cataclysmic series of events that Western civilisation has ever known.
William Shirer is one of the very few historians to have gained full access to the secret German archives which the Allies captured intact. He was also present at the Nuremberg trials. First published sixty years ago, Shirer's account of the years 1933-45, when the Nazis, under the rule of their despotic leader Adolf Hitler, ruled Germany is held up as a classic of its time.
Some of his views have not stood the test of time but in this book Shirer explores how the Nazis commandeered the Holocaust, one of the most shocking acts of evil in modern history, plunged the world into a second war, and changed the face of modern history and modern Europe forever. 'One of the most important works of history of our time.' New York Times'I can think of no book which I would rather put in the hands of anyone who wanted to find out what happened in Germany between 1930 and 1945, and why the history of those years should never be forgotten' Alan Bullock
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While the landscape of Korean entertainment can be vast and wondrous, it's often the little things that make us fall in love, inspire awe, evoke secondhand embarrassment, or sometimes…break our hearts. Among the many things vying for your attention this week, what won out and made your heart beat?
[Music] Vincenzo's OST
— Aastha
With Vincenzo coming to an end last weekend, I've been left with a gaping hole in my heart. It was a drama I enjoyed a lot, and I used to genuinely look forward to episodes each weekend. I resorted to listening to the drama's OST album to get over how much I miss the show, but in that process, have discovered what a gem the album is.
First, it has a whopping 67 tracks. I never realized how much original music the production team had made, but it has blown my mind. It makes me appreciate the production even more. I've been rewatching certain episodes, and now I can't help but notice how essential each OST track was for setting or changing a scene. Second, the OST album is largely instrumental in nature, but most of the songs were used in such an impactful way that a flurry of iconic scenes flashes in my mind listening to it. It's funny because you'd never think an instrumental track would be able to make you smile in fondness or furrow your eyebrows in frustration. It's quite a sight when I'm listening to it on commutes. Third, it makes you feel badass while you're doing the dishes. Watch out world, I'm going to conquer you — one dish at a time.
[Music] ONF, YouTube channel 눈에띠네
— Chelsea
After the two glowing reviews we published last week for ONF's "Ugly Dance" and City of ONF, my curiosity was piqued. I don't watch Road to Kingdom or music shows very often, so aside from remembering that I liked "We Must Love" when it came out, I knew next to nothing about the group. Naturally, this lead to a YouTube rabbit hole that consisted of their "It's Raining" and "Everybody" covers. Like all potential fans when looking into a new group, figuring out who's who is always a challenge. Thankfully, ONF came through with the "My Name Is" MV. It's simple, a little cheesy, and very cute. It's also brilliant for acquainting new fans with the group and concept — I think more groups should try this approach. I'm happy to say I've found my biases and will be keeping up with ONF from here.
As a second note, I'd like to shout out the YouTube channel 눈에띠네 which I also discovered this week. They curate themed K-pop/K-indie playlists that provide a good mix of artists I'm familiar with and some I'm glad to be introduced to. It's the kind of music I don't generally seek out but makes for great background music. Currently, the "Spring Has Come" playlist matches my mood pretty well.
[Music] Miso
Miso has been blessing my ears and eyes this week. First with the YouTube channel ONSTAGE releasing three live performances of her tracks; "Let It Go", "Evermore" and "Alone". The "Let It Go" performance is especially good due to its live instrumentation flourishing here. (That bassline is nasty!) It's also so lovely seeing Miso perform in a live stage setting since she is known for being quite shy.
That isn't all though, two hours after the ONSTAGE videos surfaced her newest single, "Slow Running" dropped. It's easily Miso's strongest single to date and I've had it on repeat since the first listen! There is an accompanying MV for the single though Miso doesn't appear in it. Its subject is instead a lone dancer swaying and spiraling to the bpm of the track, it is a gorgeous MV in its own right.
[Idols] B.A.P
— Rimi
After I came across this Reddit post on reviving B.A.P if one had the power of necromancy, I went on a B.A.P spiral (yet again). I found B.A.P in 2019, after they'd already disbanded – and after BTS, they're the only group I've loved (musically) quite this much. That rock-pop-hip hop sound, those (possibly, maybe not) real, actual instruments instead of computer-generated loops, Daehyun's gorgeous vocals, Youngguk's deep, caveman rap, that distinctive BABYz whistle…and more. The list goes on. B.A.P remain one of the biggest 'what-ifs' in K-pop, so much promise and potential put together, and then carefully destroyed, by TShit TS Entertainment. Imagine seeing their creativity and raw power on a show like Kingdom (although personally, I'm of the view that they'd have been way too popular even for Kingdom — think EXO or GOT7's tier…dare I say BTS? A girl can be biased here, cut her some slack!)
I'm devastated that I discovered them so late, but perhaps it's a good thing for the fan in me given their struggles and Himchan's prison sentence for sexual assault (which means the group is effectively five, for me). While I love many of their songs, a special shout-out is warranted for "1004 (Angel)" which was #1 on my 2019 Spotify Wrapped. I've chosen to spotlight a video of a Show! Music Core performance for its audio quality – lookout for Daehyun's strong, clear vocals, and the whistle at the "NOW".
[Idols] Iz*One
At the end of last month, Iz One quietly disbanded. Because of the lack of fanfare, the reaction to Iz One's official conclusion has been gradual and somewhat muted. Likely, more reflections will show up in the months to come.
For me, Iz One's disbandment feels like a real end to the Produce era. The Produce series may be infamous rather than prestigious, but there's no denying its enormous impact. It launched and/or massively expanded the careers of literally dozens of idols. Sometimes, it feels like the entire fourth generation of K-pop is built on a foundation of Produce alumni. As the final Produce group to disband, Iz One's members will now dive into that broader K-pop pool. Will Iz One's members launch groups that will join the Produce-connected ranks of AB6IX, CIX, Cravity, Everglow, (G)I-dle, Weki Meki, WJSN, and so many more? Will one or more Iz One idols become the next solo Produce sensation, ala Chungha or Kang Daniel? Only time will tell.
Regarding the group themselves, Iz one carved out a unique place in K-pop. They found a distinctive and appealing balance between elegance and aegyo, maturity and youthful enthusiasm. They'll be missed for their musical contributions, and inventive styling and aesthetics, not to mention their massive commercial power. I'm curious to see if any future groups, maybe featuring some Iz One members, will embrace Iz One's concept as their own.
I'd classify myself as a casual fan of Iz One, but while we wait to see what the future holds, I do want to recommend a couple of my personal favorite Iz One tracks to tide everyone over. For b-sides, "Highlight" and "Ayayaya" are sophisticated gems. And for title tracks, recent Universe-platform release "D-D-Dance" is a blast, and you can never go wrong with their iconic debut "La Vie en Rose".
[Idols] NCT
This week, I discovered NCT has been successfully running an improvisational sketch comedy YouTube series behind my back. The sheer volume of NCT content is sometimes overwhelming so I dip in and out depending on my moods. The mood struck when I stumbled upon The Lonely Master Chef Xiao on WayV's channel. ASMR cooking shows are my bread and butter and Xiaojun is an accomplished physical comedian. I would recommend beginning from the Oreo cake episode, where the editors' witty comments and cuts are the perfect trimmings to Xiaojun's antics.
I was then led to NCT 127's Next NEO Model series. It is a detailed, hilarious parody of a Top Model-style reality show, complete with rivalries, shady comments, and bizarre judging decisions (Doyoung was judged on attitude not pose). Jungwoo continues to impress with his comedic chops, bringing an immersive commitment to his role as the Tyra Banks model/mentor/judge that's hard to match. Johnny's egocentric editor-in-chief/model/photographer is a confident scene-partner keeping everyone on track while slipping in gems like "move the body before you think. Pose before you move the body.". The breaks in character serve well in place of audience interaction or canned laugh track and the members all have memorable bits. NCT is working hard to have something for everyone and their journey into improv suits me just fine.
[News] NCT – Hollywood?
Mine's also NCT-related! I did a double-take at this headline today: "MGM Television Teams With Korea's SM Entertainment for U.S. K-Pop Competition Show: The series will scout young American men to form a new group, NCT Hollywood". I thought it was a late April Fools' post, because debuting a group through a survival show is distinctly un-SM – let alone an American one.
It's real though, and the resulting group will likely give us some answers to the many existential questions about K-pop. While the concept of an American subunit has been floated by SM since NCT's inception, there's yet to be any notable example of a K-pop-style group fully establishing themselves as being from and for the Western market. Groups like Wonder Girls have tried and failed, but the global appetite for K-pop has also never been this strong – so perhaps now is the right time for a pioneer to win a first-move advantage. Industry leaders seem to think so; entertainment giants CJ ENM and Big Hit Entertainment have announced plans for similar shows to debut groups outside Asia.
While I'm not enthusiastic about SM's idea, I am more optimistic about the idea of more culturally and ethnically diverse groups than I was a few months ago. My experience watching Chuang 2021, a Chinese Produce-101-style show focused on creating an international group, helped open my eyes to what that kind of group could look like and how I would feel about it, especially as an Asian-British person who's quite protective of the little representation Asians get in Western media. The American trainees ended up being some of the most likeable, despite not looking Asian (they were mixed), speaking no Chinese at first, and having little experience with K-pop-style training. What made the difference was their willingness to learn the language, work hard to perfect performances to the local standard (K-pop-style singing and dancing), and to approach the local trainees and culture with open hearts, minds, and arms. If the wannabe-idols on these upcoming shows can demonstrate the same, then I'm willing to brave the cringe and watch them!
[Variety] The Game Caterers & Antenna artists
I've been having a lot of fun watching the Antenna artists have fun in Na Young-seok's The Game Caterers over this past week. Since the musicians from this company rarely appear on variety shows, and they've been mostly really shy even if they do, it was really adorable to watch them chill out together. They might be playing really stereotypical variety show games, familiar for those who watch New Journey to the West, but the bunch of them managed to bring out their own type of fun. I especially loved how the staff made Peppertones, known for their impressive academic abilities, solve a mathematical problem for a good ten minutes or more — and their mini argument over whether to keep or sacrifice a pot of orchid among their prizes
[YouTube] Dive Studios
This week, I'd like to give a shoutout to Dive Studios. The podcast network has English and Korean podcasts hosted by a variety of K-entertainment stars, including K-pop stars like Eric Nam, Jae from Day6, AleXa, Cix, Jamie, VeriVery, Peniel from BtoB, Ashley of Ladies' Code, and BM of Kard.
The first podcast from Dive Studios that I listened to, The Tablo Podcast (hosted by Epik High's Tablo) is discontinued, but I recommend watching or listening to an episode for anyone curious about the inner workings of Tablo's mind. I'm a casual listener of Epik High's music, but through the podcast I gained a newfound respect and appreciation for Tablo and his sense of humor. He talks about everything from honey to racism on the episodes, and I found the episodes featuring his manager Eddie (who happens to be Eric Nam's brother) especially amusing.
Currently airing podcasts I listen to regularly include Get Real hosted by Ashley, BM, and Peniel, and How Did I Get Here hosted by Jae and AleXa. I didn't know much about the hosts of either of the podcasts, but their often goofy and sometimes serious ramblings often have me smiling behind my mask. Some of the topics discussed are very relatable, but the stars sometimes delve into their lives as K-pop idols and it's an interesting window into the lives and workings of the K-pop industry.
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2023 Scholarship Applications Open Now!
Scholarship Applications are due
September 11, 2023 at 11:59pm
The UC 4-H Youth Development Program is committed to promoting higher education. With help from donors, statewide scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors and college-attending students.
The candidate for any 4-H scholarship must be:
- A high school graduate, or equivalent who is already enrolled in or accepted to an institution of higher education. Institutions of higher education include accredited vocational schools, colleges or universities.
- Enrolled in the UC 4-H Youth Development Program at the time of high school graduation or equivalent, such as receiving a General Education Diploma (GED)
- Enrolled or planning to enroll in at least half of the full-time course load as defined by the applicant's institution.
- Not older than 25 as of December 31st of the application year.
Applicants may apply for multiple scholarships but are only eligible to receive one scholarship per year. Previous scholarship recipients may reapply.
PLEASE NOTE: Although the State Office attempts to confirm donor funds prior to releasing this process, some scholarships may not be awarded due to lack of funding by donors. We encourage applicants to apply regardless.
Funds for qualified educational expenses (e.g., books, tuition, other required fees) that are provided to scholarship awardees, are not taxable for the recipient. When scholarship awardees receive funds that may be used for non-qualified expenses, then the recipient is responsible for reporting to IRS the amount of funds received as taxable income.
All scholarships use the same application survey. Complete the application only once.
Gather your materials and read the essay prompts BEFORE starting the online application.
Complete this application only once. Previous scholarship recipients may reapply. Submitted materials become the property of the California State 4-H Office and may be used for marketing and public relations purposes. Selected candidates will need to complete a W-9 with a personal Social Security number, a thank-you letter to the donor, and a photograph before a check will be issued.
- Complete all information on this survey.
- Complete the essays that are required for each scholarship. Essay prompts found here.
- Provide a url link to your own folder that includes these documents in PDF format only:
- Preferred url link is Google. Acceptable are Box.com, Dropbox.com or other similar platforms. Ensure the link that you provide is set to "anyone with the link can access".
- Applications that do not include all the above listed items will not be evaluated.
- Double check your links to make sure they work. We will not evaluate inaccessible documents.
Award notification is typically sent out in late October, and award money is typically dispersed in January.
Scholarships Available through UC 4-H
PLEASE NOTE: Although the State Office attempts to confirm donor funds prior to releasing this process, some scholarships may not be awarded due to lack of funding by donors. We encourage applicants to apply regardless.
Applications must be submitted no later than September 11, 2023, 11:59 p.m. All required information must be included with the application to be considered.
Dean Memorial Legacy Scholarship
Award: $1,000 scholarship
Number awarded: At least 3 (depending on funding)
For nearly 40 years, Bob and Pat Dean were passionately devoted to the 4-H Youth Development Program and the California 4-H Foundation. Without children of their own, Bob and Pat considered the 4-H youth their children. Through this scholarship fund, they have insured the future of their family.
- Candidates are judged on how 4-H has influenced their future plans, their involvement with leadership and civic engagement experiences, and demonstrating a level of skill and knowledge in any project area.
- Award shall be given to a student pursuing any field of scholastic endeavor.
Mabel W. Jacks Scholarship
Award: $1000 scholarship
Number awarded: Up to 5
The Mabel W. Jacks Endowment Fund is in memory of R.C. Jacks, an enthusiastic supporter of both 4-H and FFA.
Awards shall be given to students pursuing any field of scholastic endeavor.
Consideration will be given to those students pursuing higher education who, in the absence of a scholarship, might otherwise be unable to attend a college or university (financial need). Financial need is determined based on the application.
Please note: 4-H members enrolled in Nevada State 4-H at the time of their high school graduation are also eligible.
Samarin Family Vocational Scholarship
Award: $1000 scholarship
Number awarded: Up to 2
Candidates must be enrolled in, or intending to enroll in (upon high school graduation), a vocational/trade school or junior college vocational training program in the United States.
Note: Vocational education is organized educational programs that are directly related to the preparation of individuals for employment or for additional preparation for a career requiring other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree. Examples include automotive technician, welder, forester, drafter, dental assistant, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, and other vocational fields.
Consideration will be given first to those students who, in the absence of a scholarship, might otherwise be unable to attend a vocational or trade school, or junior college vocational training program. All applicants in need of encouragement and support in pursuing a vocational program will be considered.
Applications will be judged on financial need and how the scholarship will help the candidate reach their vocational education goals. These are evaluated based on the applicant's essay.


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Given how quickly everything moves nowadays and how preoccupied we are, we often disregard vital information.
One such thing is frequently missing renewing car insurance on schedule. Car insurance renewal is more of an obligation than a choice to ensure and maintain protection for the car, the driver, and any third parties.
Failing to complete car insurance policy renewal can lead to detrimental consequences. It could culminate in issues with the law as well as money. This is where car insurance renewal online–an effortless process–comes to aid.
Here are several considerations to bear in mind before to renewing your coverage though:
Type of Car Insurance Policy
At the time of vehicle insurance renewal, you can purchase an extensive policy or third-party liability coverage. Their services are tailored to suit multiple requirements. Third-party coverage is less expensive, but it only provides basic coverage.
However, a comprehensive policy comes with somewhat higher rates and provides you with more coverage, particularly your personal car damage coverage. You must determine which coverage would best suit your needs before selecting it.
Comprehensive vehicle coverage is usually preferable for your own car because otherwise, any damages would cost a lot!
Check The Add-On Coverage
Check the supplementary coverages that constitute a part of the basic plan when renewing your comprehensive car insurance plan. It's likely that in the past, you might have preferred specific add-on covers.
Assessing the prerequisite is a smart idea when it involves car insurance renewal online. Remove any add-on covers you don't need; they aren't all necessary. It will assist in lowering car insurance costs.
Select Voluntarily Higher Deductibles To Lower Premiums
By choosing a voluntary deductible, you agree to contribute a portion of the claim out of your own cash. In the end, depending on the proportion of claims you're ready to contribute as deductibles, this will lower your monthly or annual premiums to a specific margin.
Carefully Review Policy Wording
Different car insurance plans have distinct policy phrases. So, before renewing car insurance, decide what sort of coverage you need and thoroughly read the policy text.
Make The Most Out of The NCB
A crucial piece of advice for vehicle insurance renewal is to review the appropriate NCB or No Claim Bonus. You can qualify for a No Claim Bonus or a rebate on your renewal cost when you failed to submit a claim on your vehicle insurance in the previous year.
After five consecutive years without a claim, the NCB grows annually until it hits a maximum (often 50%).
When going for vehicle insurance renewal online, you can use the accrued NCB to get a discount on your prices.
See & Review The Network of Cashless Garages
You may contact the insurance company to learn the list of in-network garages before doing a car insurance renewal online. If you go to one of such garages, you can take advantage of cashless perks, wherein the insurance will pay the garage immediately for the repairs.
Find out which provider has a relationship with the desired garage and then purchase coverage from that firm. Doing so will help you avoid a lot of problems in the future.
Check The IDV
The highest amount that the insurer will pay to the customer is known as the Insured Declared Value. It occurs when the four-wheeler is completely lost or stolen.
IDV is the insured value of the car. It is calculated by considering the car's present value and adding the depreciation factor. It is crucial to choose an IDV because a high IDV corresponds to high premiums and vice versa.
Selecting the appropriate IDV will assist you in avoiding paying expensive car insurance premiums. Additionally, it protects against any monetary harm that may result from the theft or total loss of the car.
Consider Adding Anti-Theft Tools
The insurance will see your vehicle favorably if you have anti-theft gadgets. A fixed percentage of the renewal premiums is discounted as compensation for this action during renewals.
Complete Car Insurance Policy Renewal On Time
Most policyholders frequently let their current policies expire because they fail to renew them. The new IRDAI regulations state that policyholders who don't pay their premiums on time risk losing whatever no-claim bonuses (NCB) they accrued while the insurance was in effect.
Ending Note
There will not be a warning before an inevitability. Don't forget to finish your car insurance policy renewal on schedule. Only car insurance coverage can guarantee your car's protection and financial security. Save money by using the tips and tricks here when renewing your car insurance in India.
What are the ways to save on car insurance renewal?
Save on car insurance renewal by:
- Checking the policy document
- Looking for the features and benefits
- Checking if it has no claim bonus
Should I opt for car insurance renewal online?
You should opt for car insurance policy renewal online because online renewals are secure.
What IDV should you use for vehicle insurance?
If an automobile is under six months old, its IDV may be as high as 95% of the ex-showroom price.
How soon can we renew our insurance?
Car insurance can be renewed with any insurance provider at least 45 days before the current policy expires.


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When Kyle Shanahan came to town, he had seven seasons of experience calling plays at the NFL level and four top ten offenses. When Steve Sarkisian came to town, he had zero years of experience calling an offense at the NFL level. Shanahan was also known, depending on your perspective, as an offensive genius or a very creative coordinator with bad habits. Sark was known as a solid-to-smart play caller at the college level.
In the end, the Falcons decided that experience and familiarity were the keys for this team going forward, and the lesson they learned from the Sark hire was not to take a risk on a relative unknown at the NFL level. That's why they hired Dirk Koetter as their once-again offensive coordinator and Mike Mularkey as their tight ends coach.
No matter what Dan Quinn, Thomas Dimitroff and Arthur Blank say in the days ahead, this was a decision that Matt Ryan was either heavily involved in or the spark for, given that he knew and liked both men a great deal from previously working with them. Atlanta is betting that their offense is so talented—and their offseason so fruitful at re-making a shaky offensive line—that a steady, well-known hand at the tiller is the move that will ensure this offense rises up and so forth in 2019.
The question is: Will it?
What we can assume about the hire
Let's start with the things that are either known or can be reasonably assumed about these hires, with a particular focus on Koetter:
- Dirk Koetter has been a successful offensive coordinator at three stops, in that he has boasted a top ten offense at two stops (Jacksonville and Atlanta) and came close to one at his last stop (Tampa Bay), and has generally had solid offenses all along the way. He's a mortal lock to do as well as Sark has done in Atlanta, given the talent on hand, and given expected improvements and his own long experience, it will not be a surprise at all if the offense is in fact better.
- Koetter's experience is valuable to all the key people in Flowery Branch: Matt Ryan, his former quarterback who achieved top ten results in all three seasons while he was there; Thomas Dimitroff, the once and future GM who got to know Koetter during those three seasons; and Arthur Blank, the owner whose invisible hand and desire for immediate success is definitely present here. Then there's Dan Quinn, whose defenses have struggled against Koetter's offenses in recent years and who needs an offensive coordinator who is, again, a strong bet to keep the offense humming this year, even if improvement over Sark is modest.
- Koetter was hired because he is a much more experienced and (frankly) qualified offensive coordinator than Steve Sarkisian was, and the lesson the Falcons got out of Sark (and to a lesser extent, Marquand Manuel) is that inexperience is costly and problematic for a team that just needs competence at the helm. Koetter also clearly blew the doors off the Falcons in his interview, as they said they were going to wait to interview some playoff candidates and not rush their search, and instead hired Koetter a little over a week after their season ended.
- Finally, this offense won't look quite the same as it once did under Sark. Whatever the Falcons have said and whatever stipulations are in his contract, Dirk Koetter does not run the exact scheme that Sark was rolling out, and we'll likely see some tweaks to the offensive line and some more four verticals.
- Then there's Mike Mularkey. The hire here is all about getting the most out of Austin Hooper, Eric Saubert, and whoever else joins them on the roster this year. Mularkey is a former NFL tight end with a ton of coaching experience and the Falcons wanted a fresh voice instead of Wade Harman. Mularkey's also likely to be involved in the ground game, which is his specialty.
What we can't assume about the hire
- That Dirk Koetter was Atlanta's top candidate heading into the offseason. The Falcons are one of the more opaque organizations in the NFL, which is nice because the infighting that spills over into the public view with other teams isn't present here. But we know that either Atlanta was flooding the streets with misinformation, because good reporters like Jason Butt and Vaughn McClure assumed there were other, more attractive candidates, or they actually preferred Gary Kubiak or Adam Gase but felt they couldn't wait and/or get a reasonable shot at either. We can't know where Koetter was on the organization's wishlist, in other words, but he must have been one of the top candidates because he's here today.
- That Koetter was hired because of a desire to transform or truly elevate the offense. It will be presented that way, of course, because that's what fans want to hear and that's what the Falcons paid lip service to in their end-of-year press conference. But given the apparent disconnect between what the Falcons said about their OC search and their final decision, it would also be reasonable to assume the Falcons are looking to present a slightly different look and just plug in a guy less likely to somehow pilot a terrific offense to, say, less than 20 points against quality opponents. The real drastic target for improvement is going to be the defense, and the offense just has to be as good as its personnel suggests it can be.
- That Koetter is not the team's backup option in case Dan Quinn falters, given that reports indicate that he'll be very highly paid and on a three year deal with Atlanta, despite Quinn coming off a year where he was moved/forced to fire all three of his coordinators. The hiring and security afforded to Koetter either indicates a great comfort level with Quinn and Koetter working together or a hedge against Quinn faltering in 2019, and I'm genuinely unsure which one it will prove to be.
So what do we have here? At the end of the day, there's no doubt that Koetter is a solid hire (especially in a vacuum), and an offensive coordinator with the experience both in and outside Atlanta to serve as a capable steward of a terrific personnel grouping. No one should be surprised if the offense improves under Koetter, especially if the offensive line actually improves too.
I still don't know to what extent the scheme will be tailored to Koetter's long-standing preferences, but Koetter's not going to come in here and screw things up for a team keen to avoid any pullback from an offense that was top ten but still weirdly disappointing. That was more or less the impetus behind the hiring, and given that the defense is justifiably the major focus of the offseason, it's a sensible enough one. The Koetter enthusiasts, in my opinion, lend far too much credence to the idea that he was destroyed by personnel in his last stint in Atlanta, as his track record suggests he's never been a coach who squeezes every last drop out of the talent on hand. The Koetter naysayers, on the other hand, have to remember that he has coached top rushing attacks when he's had the personnel (Jacksonville, Tampa Bay) and managed to to pull together some of the league's stronger passing attacks in Atlanta with a demonstrably worse offensive line and lesser weapons in 2013-2014. He is, as I've suggested multiple times, a fine hire, but strong feelings about the decision are more sensible than strong feelings about Koetter and his track record.
So yes, the decision. I have argued that the wrong lesson to learn from the team's mixed track record under Steve Sarkisian is that experience matters more than fresh ideas and savvy ways to use the team's best players, and hires like Koetter and Darrell Bevell were exactly what I was alluding to. The Falcons are rejecting that thinking out of hand, and banking on Koetter's NFL and Atlanta experience translating into a more effective offense in 2019 and beyond. Even if the improvement is ultimately modest, they're betting that and real defensive improvement will be enough to get them far, far away from the disappointment we had to embrace in 2018.
I don't love being wrong, but I definitely hope they're right.


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December 10, 2021: Mali is currently run by a military government, the third one in the last decade. Like the others it is considered temporary and the current one is supposed to be replaced by elections in early 2022. This now appears unlikely. The five colonels running the current military government want to remain in power, despite threats by the UN and major foreign donors to withdraw assistance. Mali has long been one of the most corrupt nations in Africa and again shows itself the most resistant to changing that. The new temporary government has not yet agreed to a date for elections and is insisting they cannot reach a decision until sometime in December, if then.
The Malian military has staged three government takeovers since 2012. The last one, in May 2021, was an internal dispute within the military. Since the May coup foreign donors have warned that most of the foreign aid will stop coming if Mali does not carry out a significant reduction in corruption, government ineffectiveness and overall instability. None of these three military takeovers were about corruption, but rather anger at the corrupt politicians stealing money meant to finance operations against Islamic terrorist and separatist minorities in the north. The unrest up there had been getting worse for several years before the 2012 coup. An increase in unrest in the north was not unexpected but the intensity of the violence up there was. By 2011, the fighting in the north was more than the army could handle. Mali never needed much of a military and that was reflected in how decades of corrupt rulers treated it as another source of jobs for supporters. Many of the officers were professionals who thought otherwise and argued for more realistic treatment of the military and the threats it was facing up north. That was ignored because the corrupt politicians feared being replaced by corruptible military officers.
Foreign aid donors agreed with the minority of Mali officers who called for more professionalism. The most popular, in the army, officers were both professional and corrupt and that's how we got a military government that staged a coup in 2020 and another in 2021. That has been described as a coup too far.
France concluded that the Mali leaders were incorrigibly corrupt and that the expensive French counterterror operation in the north was no longer worth the effort. Neighboring nations were willing to continue cooperate in suppressing Islamic terrorism but France is reducing and redeploying its 5,100 counterterrorism troops to assist less-corrupt neighbors serious about reducing the terrorism. This involves reducing the French force by 2,000 personnel and those reductions are most visible in northern Mali, where some French bases are being shut as the troops depart.
The May 2021 coup was not well received by foreign aid donors. This includes France, which pays for its 5,100 counterterrorism troops who operate throughout the region. The military was not happy with foreign donor demands that they cooperate with political factions that made possible the 2020 coup. These groups and the coup leaders formed the interim (and foreign donor approved) CNT (National Transitional Council) government. The foreign donors insisted that a civilian lead the CNT with one of the military coup leaders as his deputy. The army and civilian members of the CNT did not get along. The main disagreement that triggered the May coup was about efforts to negotiate with Islamic terror groups and ineffective measures to prosecute corrupt politicians.
The May coup was led by the army colonel who had earlier been appointed deputy head of the CNT. The colonel replaced the civilian who originally held the job as CNT leader. After that the military-dominated CNT rapidly replaced many existing CNT officials with army officers or civilians known to be pro-military. When foreign donors, including France, criticized this, the army threatened to seek financial aid elsewhere. There was no elsewhere for the Mali coup leaders, at least not one they could afford. The Mali officers' threats said a lot about their motives, which was mainly about maintaining their power and helping themselves to a portion of foreign aid. The coup leaders did have one source of wealth, the Mali gold mines. Recently protestors tried to block access to one of the largest mines but that effort only lasted a few days before the security forces cleared the roads.
December 9, 2021: The military government is supposed to have obtained agreement on the composition of the CNT transitional by December 12 when ECOWAS (Economic Community of 15 West African States) meets to discuss lifting its sanctions against Mali. The military government needs those sanctions lifted but cannot decide when to hold the long-delayed elections.
December 8, 2021: In central Mali (Mopti region) Islamic terrorists attacked a peacekeeper supply convoy with a roadside bomb. Seven peacekeepers were killed and three wounded.
December 7, 2021: The government halted food exports because of poor crops throughout the region. Mali normally exports up to 15 percent of its annual grain production. The government fears that higher food prices in neighboring countries will cause shortages in areas of Mali that cannot afford those prices. Foreign aid donors are reluctant to cover such losses in a corrupt country like Mali. The military government has other reasons to be prudent. The growing corruption Islamic terrorist violence have hurt the economy, with GDP declining nearly two percent this year while population has grown to 20 million.
December 5, 2021: In the northeast (south of Gao) there were explosions in two peacekeeper bases, apparently from mortar or rocket fire. There were no casualties and no shortage of suspects. That's because Gao is near where the borders of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso meet. The three borders area has been a terrorist hotspot for over three years because Islamic terror groups can just cross the border to escape heavy counterterrorism efforts. For that reason, this area has been called the Menaka Region. Previously this area was just part of the larger Gao Region, centered on one of the few cities in the north. Menaka has become ungovernable because so many Islamic terrorists and bandits now operate here. The counterterrorism forces search for and attack specific targets but the government is unable to maintain sufficient security forces here to provide a measure of law and order found in the rest of the country.
December 3, 2021: In Central Mali (Mopti region) Islamic terrorists attacked a bus carrying civilians. The bus caught fire and the combination of bullets and burns left 32 civilians dead and 18 badly wounded. The attackers demobilized the bus before they fled the scene.
In the north (east of Kidal) a peacekeeper supply convoy travelling from Kidal to Gao when it was attacked by Islamic terrorists or bandits. One civilian driver was killed and another wounded. The armed guards with the convoy fired on the attackers, who fled.
The army revealed that it had recently received six Chinese 19-ton VN2C MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected) vehicles. Since the May 2021 coup there have been no vehicles from the usual Western suppliers. Instead, the current military government has obtained over fifty vehicles, several batches. These are all wheeled armored vehicles, most of the MRAP class, from a variety of suppliers.
The last Western donor shipment was in early 2020 when the EU delivered thirteen more Bastion MRAP vehicles. Bastion is a French made 4x4 wheeled APCs (armored personnel carrier). In effect the 12-ton Bastion is MRAP lite as it has many of the same design features of an MRAP but is not as well protected against mines and roadside bombs. It can carry up to twelve (usually 8-10) and has a turret mounted heavy machine-gun or automatic grenade launcher. Bastion does have excellent cross-country mobility and was designed mainly as a reconnaissance vehicle that can also serve as convoy escort or in peacekeeping operations. Bastion is also used by the French military.
In mid-2019 a regiment of the Mali army was converted to a mechanized unit with the addition of several dozen 11 ton Casspir armored vehicles. These are from South Africa which is where this late 1980s vintage vehicle proved to be the first effective modern MRAP design to enter wide use. Casspir will always be remembered as one of the earliest and most successful MRAP type vehicles. Originally designed for the South African police in the early 1980s, this 4x4 wheeled vehicle has remained in production ever since. The basic design has been upgraded over the years. Germany is paying for the vehicles and providing trainers for drivers and mechanics. Casspirs carry up to twelve troops and have plenty of bulletproof windows (with gun firing ports) and are excellent for patrols. Like all MRAP vehicles, Casspirs (and their passengers) can survive most vehicle mines and roadside bombs as well as rifle and machine-gun fire.
November 27, 2021: A French military supply convoy traveling through Niger to Gao in northeast Mali was attacked by political protesters just short of the Mali border. Some of the demonstrators wanted to steal some of the hundred trucks in the convoy. The armed convoy guards fired warning shots that allowed the convoy to move. Rocks and other thrown objects injured two of the civilian truck drivers. Some protestors believed rumors that the convoy was carrying weapons for Islamic terrorists in Mali.
November 14, 2021: In the southwest (Koulikoro region) Islamic terrorists attacked a military outpost, killing four soldiers and wounding 14 others. The attack was repulsed with six bodies left behind by the fleeing gunmen, who apparently took their wounded with them.
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Impact of Kubernetes in the world of DevOps
Aug 03, 2020The DevOps movement started back in 2007 when the division between the developers and IT operations teams was growing wider. There was a dire need for a neutral collaborative platform to bridge the gap and hence the DevOps platform was born.
Since its inception, DevOps has provided a complete package of integration between the two sides of the IT world where processes are automated and integrated to expedite the process of building and testing software.
Become a Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)!
DevOps also relies heavily on automated containerized services and this is where its interdependence on Kubernetes comes into play. Kubernetes was developed by Google as an open-source platform that helps in automating the deployment and management of containerized applications and specifically targets DevOps related problems.
A variety of container-based tasks like load balancing, managing VM clusters, microservices, and network traffic distribution are easily accomplished via this system.
Due to its nature of being a cluster management tool, Kubernetes offers a lot of advantages to DevOps. From load testing websites, moving applications from test to production environments to creating a staging environment, Kubernetes is always there to make DevOps shine. It is a true lifesaver for developers as it helps transition from development to production environments with great ease.
Kubernetes Documentation is here
A layer of abstraction makes it transparent for developers to easily test code in one environment and release it consecutively in the next, without affecting any underlying applications.
Now that we have learned about Kubernetes, let us explore the main advantages it offers to the DevOps platform:
- It can deploy anywhere: The biggest advantage Kubernetes provides is its ability to deploy an application virtually anywhere without interrupting the underlying infrastructure. This separation of services provided by Kubernetes is paramount for running containers. No matter where the containers are deployed, they always run the same within Kubernetes.
- It can run in a hybrid environment: The beauty of Kubernetes is that it can run anywhere, whether it is a cloud-based, on-prem, or an edge deployment.
- It is a portable environment: The ability to run Kubernetes "as-code" allows the environment to be automatically maintained and controlled, and both the infrastructure and application layers are preserved in a portable source repository.
- It is an open-source platform: Kubernetes follows an open-source standard which makes it easier to take advantage of new ground-breaking tools and services.
- It provides faster deployments: There is no downtime with deployment strategies that utilize Kubernetes. The applications are deployed continuously making it easier for developers to test in production without impacting other users. Not only this, but Kubernetes also comes with a built-in rollback capability, should a need arise for that.
After studying the above facts, it would be fair to say that DevOps and Kubernetes are indeed a perfect pair.
Kubernetes brings a positive impact for DevOps by providing easy ways for organizations to deploy applications resulting in quick turnarounds for their customers.
If you are looking for a highly secure, scalable, and flexible platform then pairing Kubernetes with the DevOps platform is the way to go.
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The North Texas autumn classic is back with some new twists and turns! The Holiday Ramble gravel grinder routes are the favorites for many of our riders. The twisting course through the Cross Timbers forest provides unrivaled scenery for the region. We have hand picked this particular weekend as our best chance at getting the full effect of the fall color change (fingers crossed). While not as extreme as some of our routes further west, this one is far from dull. Lots of rolling hills, twisting roads and a true sense of being away from it all. Routes include a 25 mile fun ride, a 100 mile endurance classic and new for this year a competitive 50 miler with awards for multiple age breaks.
The scenery will be breath taking, the routes will be unique and the competition will be stout for those of the racing persuasion. Register early for the best price and you can even opt out of the T-shirt for a lower price. Club Spinistry discounts available as well as for DFW Bike Rides Social Club Members.
50 mile route will have a water table around mile 25. 100 mile route utilizes the same water table and goes by 3 convenience stores on the route. Gravel grinders are typically considered "self supported" and riders are expected to carry tools and equipment to be able to proceed with minor mechanicals, flats, etc. There will not be a wheel car. Sweep vehicles will be on course to ensure all riders return to staging safely.
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South African Photo Safari – Zimanga Private Reserve – July 5-12, 2025
Location: Zimanga Private Reserve, Mkuze, KzaZulu-Natal, South Africa Dates: July 5-12, 2025 Cost: The cost is $6,955.00 per person, based on double occupancy per room. The cost for single supplement room is an additional $500 per person (total $7,455). Number of Clients: 12 (10 spaces currently available) Trip Leaders: Buddy Eleazer (link to bio) Safari Origination Point and... » read more