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Pat Stark and Bob Paiva's reports from their cross-country bike tour, 2008
Click on photo above for a gallery of all photos received to date from Pat.
Latest report will be listed first, below.
Sep 18 2008
We finished
today, Yorktown, end of the route.
It's been beautiful weather for the last few days. Today was cool and sunny. Our route took us directly through the historical village in Williamsburg, then along the Colonial Parkway, lined with tall pines. When we came out on the side of the bay and looked out over the expanse of salt water it felt like we were home. Bob had his picture taken in front of the Victory statue, and I chose to dip my front tire in the bay - had trouble wheeling the beast through the sand but managed with some help. Then, curiously, two men separately inquired about our trip and asked to take our pictures. It was odd to have strangers ask to take your picture.
We came over the Blue Ridge parkway a few days ago, and stopped in Afton where we met the Cookie Lady, June Curry. She talked with us for about an hour, told us some of her favorite stories about TransAm riders. She was amazing, spent decades listening to and providing for tourists, and has a house full of memorabilia. You just can't plan to do something like that, it evolves.
Bob says our total miles were over 3800. I didn't have a single flat tire, carried those four tubes all the way for nothing. My rear tire did require replacement for separating layers. Bob had two flats, and one broken chain. We aren't sure how many times we got rained on, somewhere between 3 and 5. No tornados, no lightening bolts, no accidents with trucks or cars, no hurricanes. Two dogs "zapped" by Bob, a handful yelled at by me. All in all, we were extremely lucky.
And that's how we feel now, extremely lucky. And looking forward to seeing you all. Pat and Bob
Sep 11 2008
Howdy (that's what we say here).
It's been 15 days since I Emailed our "progress report" from Carbondale, IL, and we're in Draper, VA tonight. We're in the Appalachian mountains approaching the Blue Ridge. We have done about 3400 miles, and have about 375 left. We're seeing fewer bike tourists now; I'm sure no one's starting out now. The route continues to be challenging ups and downs, and this route through VA seems more settled.We've almost quit a few times, the trip seems long now. And we DO appreciate all your encouraging replies. My 95 year old father fell and broke his hip at the end of August, but he's doing OK and sister's on scene and Mom say to continue. We're in daily phone contact. Weather has also been of concern - we were forced to take a day off during severe thunderstorms, but the next day was ridable. We sure hope the hurricanes let up when we approach the coast.
Bike touring continues to be odd and interesting. We crossed the Ohio into Kentucky Amish country, and had an interesting conversation with a born again reformed fellow who wanted to talk about McCain's running mate. We camped in a horse camp, with the mules I might add. We attended the Purple Oprey in Sebree, KY - a band of elderly guitars, banjos, violin, drums, etc., with singers popping up from the audience. What fun! We rolled by elegant thoroughbred farms south of Lexington. In Berea we visited the Kentucky artisan center, full of beautiful crafts from hill country, including a rocking chair that warmed my heart. And, we happened upon the Gingerbred Festival in Hindman, where we stayed in a "B&B" at the Historical Society in a "holler", with a VERY colorful proprietor.
Thankfully, our bikes have been holding up well. Bob's chain broke, but he was able to replace it with a spare (old) he had, and later to purchase and replace it with a new one. Our bodies are holding up too, more or less. Our minds are another subject...
With lots of luck and persistance, our next Email will be from Yorktown, VA. We think about home and friends and will be glad to be back. Take care, Pat and Bob
Aug 27 2008
Hello to all! We're in Carbondale, Illinois on a day off. Since our last Email we've completed Kansas, survived the Ozarks and Missouri (some say misery), and crossed the Big Muddy into Illinois. We'll soon be 3/4 of the way, and are estimating 3-4 weeks left. Can you tell I'm tired?
We were joined by my sister
Sandy and her husband Ragnar in eastern Kansas for 3 days. They're fun company,
and Ragnar sagged for us, providing a brief respite from the weight on our bikes.
One day we watched a rancher on a four wheel bike drive a wandering bull back
into his field. He'd (the bull) been visiting the neighboring cows. The
poor rancher said the bulls are so destructive, they knock down the barbed wire
fences and posts... There were several sad days after Sandy &
Ragnar left... But by then my rear tire had begun to make strange noises
we couldn't fix, so we were forced to go off route to find a bike shop. We went
to Springfield and found out that the tread was separating from the inner layer
of the tire, creating a small bubble that made a rubbing noise with each revolution.
It was fixed and we returned to the route. Wending our way into and out of a
big city was a new challenge.
Leaving Springfield we had
our first flat - Bob's rear tire. Now we can talk about how lucky we've been
with the bikes, they are holding up wonderfully. Both have new chains and new
rear tires, and we hope to continue with the luck.
On into the Ozarks - dreadfully
steep hill after hill. It was rainy and foggy for a few days, inspiring new
terror that I'd get rear ended on one of the twisty turns up or down. You just
can't see what's coming! But luck prevailed again and I'm still here, having
survived one painful Ozark at a time. Bob had occasion to use his HALT - we
got some in Springfield after being warned by many bikers about the dogs in
Kentucky that chase bikers for sport. I'm happy to report Bob's accuracy. I
still just yell at them and so far it's enough.
Missouri seemed a strange
state, the people friendly but more reserved. There were more No Trespassing
signs per mile than anywhere we've been, and more than a few Confederate flags
flying. But there was plenty of beautiful countryside, we visited one of the
primary springs in Missouri - Alley Springs. It puts out 65,000,000 gallons
daily, clear beautiful water. This in a lovely green and treed valley. There
was an old mill on site and knowlegable rangers.
More recently we crossed the Big Muddy into Illinois, at Chester, the home of the Popeye cartoonist. I was assisted by a pickup truck driver who "held off" traffic and let me bike across the bridge in front of him. What a saint. Bob just held off traffic by riding in the lane. Rolling farmland continues, and we'll only be in this state another day or two until Kentucky. It would be nice to go home for a few weeks then return to complete the journey, but that's not practical so we'll keep pedaling. Take care, we'll be home before long, Pat and Bob
Aug 14 2008
Here we are again, day off #4, in Newton, Kansas. There was a thunderstorm last night so we were glad to be in a motel. Storms are forecasted for all next week, hopefully we'll be seeing them in the distance. We've progressed through eastern Colorado and western Kansas, through flat semi-arid into flat semi-humid terrain, and have covered 2100 miles. We passed into Kansas and a new time zone 8/8, and met the mileage half way 8/11!!! Terrain is still fairly flat but has some rolling hills now, we're getting into the flint hill area. The fields are much greener, streams full, humidity higher. There's endless healthy miles of corn, sunflowers, soybeans, and Milo (sorghum, an animal feed and ethanol source), and WIND. We're in gnat territory.
We've stopped for bison and cattle of every ilk, and tried to make friends with various success. Mostly they run, often initiated by a juvenile with wide nostrils. We've visited Fort Lared, built to protect traffic on the Santa Fe trail, and benefited from watching the working blacksmith. I have a new coat hook to tote across America! We also cruised through Quivira wildlife refuge where we saw purple swallows, wild turkey families, kestrels, egrets, herons, mourning doves, some birds with startling colors that I'll be looking up at home. The mosquitoes in this area are as big as birds, I figure if you hike the 12 mile nature trail you'll need a transfusion.
People here seem friendlier, especially in the small towns. We were offered and accepted the use of an unlocked church up the road to camp in one rainy day, and another time we were fed by the Scott family of Rush Center. They were dismantling a family reunion when I stopped and asked if they knew anywhere we could get food in the bikable area. The older ladies hopped right to it and gave us sandwiches, great potato salad and yummy lemon cake. A life saver! It's often challenging to get what you need when you need it...We ride with peanut butter and bread in our panniers, but sometimes that's not enough. Town parks here offer free camping, water and bathrooms for the most part. No showers though...I've learned to love the solar shower (dripping bag of warmish water hanging from a tree branch).
Another neat thing has been meeting fellow cycling tourists. We hopscotched for a few days with an Australian-Scot, Japanese man-Roy, and troubled American-Ed, and tried to stay uninvolved in the drama as Scott and Roy tried to disengage from Ed. We also shared a hostel and diner dinner with a young couple Nick and Kristen. At our urging, Nick talked about his Peace Corps experience in Mali. Curiously enough I had just finished and Bob started reading Clive Cussler's book Sahara, which is set in Mali and has a terrible dictator. Turns out Kristen is a Cussler fan, and Nick was able to set us straight on that country. Fun!
Along the way some cafes and one homemade outhouse in the middle of nowhere have biker notebooks where you write about your experience/thoughts, etc. and sign in. Reading every one else's entries makes you think about and measure your own experience. Especially when you're waiting to eat (again). I'm not ready to be profound, seeing this enormous country one pedal at a time is beyond my current measures.
This afternoon my sister Sandy and her husband Ragnar will be joining us for a few days. Sandy has toured with us before and brought a sense of fun and excitement along, and Ragnar is terrific support, so we're excited to see them. Ragnar might just drag our bags for a few days, we'll feel like we're flying for sure. Missing family and friends, Cocojane and Bob's garden, and cooking what I want, about 6 more weeks God willing and the tornados leave us alone, Pat and Bob
Aug 4 2008
Pat mailed a CD of Bob's photos from Boone, CO, to your webmaster (click on thumbnail above for Gallery #1), saying "... We're in Pueblo today and walked about 6 miles on errands - a day OFF the bikes. Hot here. Hope all's well with you - we do miss home (me-my dog, son & friends; Bob-his friends and garden). On to the TransAmerica tomorrow, Pat & Bob."
July 25 2008
Hi everyone, we're on day off #2 in Blanding, UT, and I'm Emailing from the visitor center, pretty nice place.
So far, so good - seems
when I want to quit we're on an impossible uphill and I can't. Then later I
don't want to anymore. So far we've covered 1200 miles, and it's been spectacular
in the intervening 10 days since I last Emailed. Utah is beautiful. Starting
with the climb out of Cedar City to Cedar Breaks, 6,000 feet to 10,500
feet elevation and through about 3 climate zones, over 20 miles, which
nearly killed my knees. On top, the incredible sight of the canyons, and a friendly
ranger who related a story of being present in a traffic tie up on same hill
when someone lost his brakes and ricocheted through the cars. He was a wilderness
first responder, so he went out to help, but miraculously most were out of their
cars and there were no fatalities. We commiserated over the traffic and the
pitch of the road. I have to admit I pushed the best part of the way. Bob rode
the whole thing.
Two days later we were winding through the Red Rock canyon - also awesome - on a 10 mile bike path, good relief from tourist traffic. We noticed a number of screaming emergency vehicles passing in the opposite direction and asked at our lunch restaurant if they knew what happened. The waitress heard that a bus of touring teens had rolled over down an embankment. Once we arrived in Escalante we looked for a newspaper to find out the outcome, but this little town (typical, year round population in the low 100s) doesn't have or receive a newspaper anymore due to the transportation costs. But the person we asked, a gas station proprietress, downloaded and printed off her computer the article published in Salt Lake City. They go out of their way to be nice.
En route to Boulder, we
stopped in a National Forest station and asked for help identifying the "lowly
jimson weed", from the "Back in the saddle again" song. Two rangers
helped us locate a description of the weed the lonely cattle feed on, and we
continued on to Boulder. We just happened to arrive on "school days",
a celebration of the local history. What Luck! We heard oral histories from
elderly people whose families lived in Boulder long ago. We heard a terrific
blue grass group called Riding the Fault Line, and later participated in a cowboy
dutch oven cook-off. Yum. That night we guerilla camped along a stream outside
Boulder as all the rooms and campsites were taken in town. Three other bike
tourists (younger) joined us. Over Boulder mountain the next day we stopped
at a ranger station and were entertained by 8 hummingbirds fighting over 6 spaces
on the feeder. This was high desert spruce and pine mountain top. The highest
forested peak in US.
This great fun was followed
by 2 bad nights, no sleep from first a partying group of "high" Indians
that scared both of us to silence, and the next night by 95 degrees that didn't
quit. I dragged my tent around so much looking for a cooler spot that I wore
a hole in the footprint. But after a 50 mile uphill ride, we were visited in
the shade of a juniper by another hummingbird - buzzing our red panniers. You
all know how much I love birds and this was special. As was finding a live jimson
weed in bloom and considering eating it (it has hallucinogenic properities).
Bob said no.
Natural Bridges Campground,
a primitive site with no food or shower, turned out to be the prettiest so far.
The stars at night were better than I've ever seen. No light pollution on that
mesa, and the few lights are arranged to not shine upwards. The milky way and
all the constellations were THERE.
That's about all for now, lengthy, but Utah deserves it. We're eating like an army of teenage boys, and if you don't eat you feel weak and might cry. Now I carry bread and peanut butter. Today we've seen the Edge of Cedar Museum, devoted to Puebloan cultures and Indian art in the area. Too much to remember it all, but I have great respect for those who lived in this area. And an affection for the sky - you can see multiple weather areas from standing still and turning around. It's beautiful like Utah. Soon we'll be in Colorado. Hope you all are well. We miss friends and family and Miss Jane.
Love, Pat and Bob
July 14 2008
Hi Guys, just a note to let you know how it's going!
We've completed two weeks so far and over 700 miles, AND uncounted uphill distance. We're in Milford, Utah today, finished a short day because the next town has nowhere to camp or stay in a hotel. Last night we "guerilla" camped on top of Wah-Wah pass, altitude 6400 feet, because the distance between services was too far to go in one day. The longest day so far has been 78 miles over 4 mountain passes in Nevada and it nearly killed me, so we're trying harder to limit days to 50 to 60 miles. Where we stop is dictated by the services; out here they're few and far between. Davis, California was a favorite, and Eureka, Nevada, an old mining town with an up-to-date swimming pool was also fine. I'm astounded at the topography so far, geography is everything (Lyn). The weather has been OK, sunny and hot in Nevada, and very dry. We seem to be getting away from the smoke of the California wild fires; believe me it has blown over most of the West, Jeremy in Montana has noted some too.
For the neat things - we watched some baby coyotes popping in and out of a roadside burrow, enjoyed jack rabbits bounding/running over the high dessert, and listened to a coyote serenade when we stopped to document the changing of the time zone/state. And out here WRANGLER means "western ranger against no good liberal environmentalist rich folk." But they are polite on the roads and kind to a fault. Our first breakfast in California a couple about our ages asked about our trip and asked if we'd email them at the end to let them know if we made it, I said OK. When we went to leave the restaurant they had paid our bill. And at least twice people have set us on our way; we would have otherwise been lost had they not.
We're also enjoying meeting other cross-country bikers. If we pass on the road we stop, someone crosses and we have a good old conversation. My favorites so far were James and John who sent home or threw away most of their stuff to lighten their loads, even their rain gear and toothbrush handles. They looked like bums but were so sweet and laughed when I told them that. So far the bikers are mostly men, one sister with her brother, and one couple ahead of us on the same route. We rode for part of the day and two breaks with another James who's on a recumbent pulling a trailer, and walking up the steeper pitches (with me, not Bob). It's the Western Express for those of you who don't know.
We're pushing on to Cedar City tomorrow, and looking forward to Utah's canyons and rock formations. For those of you who know Reddy Freddy, he left the trip in Baker Nevada when a hound puppy snatched him and fled, immensely proud of himself. We think Reddy had gone blind in his one remaining eye anyway, he'd been sitting crooked and staring at the sun. Reddy had a good life and got to see a lot.
Love to you all, Pat and Bob


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Warren Buffett Unsure Exactly What Obama's 'Buffett Rule' Is
**Written by Doug Powers
Put Warren Buffett in the "for it before he was against it but still doesn't seem to mind if his name is on it" category:
Billionaire investment guru Warren Buffett, who has become the face of President Obama's $447 billion jobs-creation legislation, indicated Friday he did not agree with the president's proposal to raise taxes on millionaires.
Buffett said he advocated a tax hike only on what he termed the "ultra-rich," making a distinction between his suggestion and Obama's proposal to raise taxes on millionaires.
"It isn't [my idea] to have the rich pay more taxes. It's to have the ultra-rich pay more," he said on Bloomberg Television Friday.
"It isn't to have the rich pay more taxes. It's to have the ultra-rich who are paying very low tax rates pay more taxes. There's all kinds of ultra-rich who pay normal taxes, but there is a small segment–but you can find them very easily–who pay very low taxes, including me. People who make money with money only pay very low taxes at very high levels of income. … What I'm talking about would probably apply to 50,000 people out of 310 million in the country. … It would simply mean that if you made tens of millions of dollars, and your tax rate was 16 or 17 percent, you would start paying like the person who made $100,000 or $10 million who paid normal tax rates."
Buffett's already given the administration the green-light to use his name to push the bill, so now he's just waiting to **find out what's in it (**the preceding sentence is Nancy Pelosi approved):
"I will look at the overall plan that gets submitted to Congress, and which they are voting on, and decide net, "do I like it or do I not like it". There is no question, there will be parts I'll disagree with."
And if the whole thing goes south, maybe they can just blame the Buffett Rule on Jimmy Buffett.
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The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers, Digital Edition > My Day
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. —There has just come to my attention an important organization called the National Commission for Adult Literacy, a non-governmental group established by the Adult Education Association of the USA and with headquarters in Washington, D. C. This commission, working in cooperation with the Office of Education, is trying to meet a situation which under modern conditions of life is a great threat to our democratic form of government and our ability to function well as leader of the non-Communist world.
In spite of the fact that we have a free, universal and compulsory educational system in the U. S., our last census showed nearly 10 million adult citizens 25 years of age and over who were illiterate—that is to say, they had had less than five years of schooling. Broken down into groups, this meant that we have 4,000,000 native whites, 3,000,000 foreign-born whites and 3,000,000 Negroes who cannot read or write.
This is not a problem for particular states only, for the count reveals that practically every state in the union has large numbers of illiterates. A higher proportion of them are over 45, but every year about 60,000 functional illiterates reach the age of 14. It is true that illiteracy is slowly decreasing in the country, but we cannot afford to get rid of this block slowly since the demands made on adults increasingly require that they be literate.
It is for these reasons that the National Commission for Adult Literacy has been established. Its purposes are to inform the public of the problems created by illiteracy and to point out the need for constructive action.
To prevent duplication, the commission will collect and study facts and coordinate the knowledge about all programs now working on this problem. It will try to obtain cooperation in all communities so that the communities will improve adult education in their regular educational program. If it succeeds in its objectives and we can do the kind of quick educational job for adults in this country to meet our need for educated citizens, then the commission can leave the work in the hands of the Office of Education to prevent such a situation from arising again and to keep every part of the country stimulated to prevent illiteracy in their own community.
Until the present objectives are reached, the commission must raise its budget from private contributions, assemble a staff of able people and do a publicity job which will take much concentrated effort. I believe this work is of concern to every thinking American citizen, and I hope that the commission's headquarters at 2700 Ontario Road, N. W., Washington, D. C. will be a very busy place where many people come to offer their help and to get the necessary information.
Names and Terms Mentioned or Referenced
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About this document
My Day by Eleanor Roosevelt, June 16, 1958
Digital edition created by The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Project The George Washington University 312 Academic Building 2100 Foxhall Road, NW Washington, DC 20007
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Apple Releases macOS 10.14.1 With Group FaceTime and New Emoji
macOS Mojave 10.14.1 can be downloaded by going to the "Software Update" section of System Preferences, a new installation method that was introduced with the Mojave update.
The 10.14.1 update introduces support for Group FaceTime, a feature that was removed during the beta testing period. Group FaceTime, which lets you chat with up to 32 people at once, is also available in iOS 12.1.
macOS Mojave 10.14.1 brings more than 70 new emoji characters that are also available in iOS 12.1 and watchOS 5.1. There are new options for red hair, curly hair, no hair, and gray hair, along with characters to represent superheroes, cold face, party face, pleading face, and face with hearts.
There are a number of new animals and food items like kangaroo, parrot, lobster, mango, lettuce, and cupcake. Tweaks have been made to some existing emoji as well. The iPhone emoji, for example, has been updated to look like the iPhone X with no bezels or Home button.
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I wish Apple would focus on fixing things rather than adding more pointless emoji'sWhat if I told you the team that draws emojis is different from the one that fixes bugs?
It says it needs to be an APFS formatted drive. I clean installed Mojave on this mini a few weeks ago. If it's not APFS that's not my fault. Maybe they will get it straightened out tomorrow.
Going by Disk utility mine is formatted as APFS
Is there a list with all the new things in the update? The details provided in the update is quite minimal.
That's the kind of information I'm asking for! Where did you find it?
You will get e-mails usually a couple hours after Apple releases any update, and it details the security and system changes made with the updates. Some of them can be quite long and ambiguous (Quite a few of "A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation.), but it gives you an idea of just how much of the system gets updated with these "small" X.X.1 updates.
Also I usually compare apps I use a lot (such as Safari) before and after an update is installed, to see if they updated it. Safari did receive an update to 12.0.1 with macOS 10.14.1. No doubt security updates as performance feels the same (no snappy).
how to you make the new apple store app check for updates? Hit apple-R to reload the Updates page? Hard to tell if it's working....
Klick the :apple: on the top left, go to "about this mac" and press "Software Update".
It's here in the UK.. 3.33GB on MBP 2017Not for me yet still saying software up to date 10.14
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Authorities in Quảng Trị Province in central Việt Nam are trying their best to restore a millennia-old well system which has experienced unprecedented, alarming draining, according to local newswire Vietnamplus.
The Quảng Trị Relic and Scenic Site Preservation Center is currently executing its plan, which was submitted to relevant agencies in late 2014, to restore the Gio An Ancient Well System in Gio Linh District.
The aqueduct of Đào Well, a part of the 2,000-year-old Gio An Ancient Well System in Gio Linh District of Quảng Trị Province, has dried up
The restoration focuses on the structures which are damaged the most, in which repairmen re-arrange and replace broken stones and embellish several main items of the well system, including water troughs and settling tanks.
After the restoration, local authorities will also build concrete roads, parking lots, and signposts to serve tourists who visit the wells.
According to local residents, most of the wells in the system have sustained serious damage and draining since October last year.
One of the reasons for the draining is human activity which has adversely impacted the system's natural structure.
The system is made up of 14 wells and once served as an arterial irrigation channel, which was built and used by Cham people more than 2,000 years ago.
It was recognized as a national cultural and historical relic in 2001.
The Cham in Việt Nam are recognized by the government as one of 54 ethnic groups.
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Chris Hemsworth Reading Rihanna's 'Work' Lyrics Is The Hottest Thing Ever
As Ellen DeGeneres has taught us time and time again, anything the Hemsworth brothers do will make anyone and everyone happy -- especially if they do it shirtless.
Unfortunately, Chris Hemsworth is not shirtless in this video, but the clip will bring you so much joy, he might as well be.
In the video, Hemsworth does a dramatic reading of the lyrics to Rihanna's "Work" during an interview for BBC Radio 1, and it's glorious. I could listen to his deep voice and Australian accent literally all day. Like, I didn't think it was possible, but this is way better than Rihanna's version.
Also, did anyone know those were the lyrics?! My mind is BLOWN. Thanks, Chris, you've really shed a new light on this song for me.
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Preview: Newcastle Jets v Perth Glory
There is nothing but pride at stake for both these teams, but both will be keen to show their fans that 2009/10 can be a much brighter season for their clubs.
Date: Sunday January 18 Kick-off: 5:00pm AEDT Venue: EnergyAustralia Stadium
TV and Radio: Live and exclusive broadcast on FOX Sports 1 and Sky Sport 1. Hyundai A-League club radio broadcast partner is 1233 ABC Newcastle and 6PR (Perth). To purchase tickets visit www.proticket.com.au
Head-to-head 11 Hyundai A-League meetings: Newcastle Jets 2 wins, Perth Glory 5 wins, Draws - 4
Previous meeting Perth Glory 2, Newcastle Jets 2, Members Equity Stadium, Round 11, November 2008
Past Five Matches Newcastle: Round 15: Queensland Roar 2, Newcastle Jets 1, Suncorp Stadium Round 16: Newcastle Jets 4, Melbourne Victory 2, EnergyAustralia Stadium Round 17: Newcastle Jets 1, Central Coast Mariners 2, EnergyAustralia Stadium Round 18: Wellington Phoenix 3, Newcastle Jets 0, Westpac Stadium Round 19: Adelaide United 2, Newcastle Jets 0, Hindmarsh Stadium
Perth: Round 15: Wellington Phoenix 1, Perth Glory 1, Westpac Stadium Round 16: Sydney FC 1, Perth Glory 4, Sydney Football Stadium Round 17: Perth Glory 0, Adelaide United 1, Members Equity Stadium Round 18: Central Coast Mariners 1, Perth Glory 0, Bluetongue Stadium Round 19: Perth Glory 3, Melbourne Victory 2, Members Equity Stadium
Analysis There is nothing but pride at stake for both these teams, but both will be keen to show their fans that 2009/10 can be a much brighter season for their clubs.
Newcastle will officially finish last, a huge fall from grace from last year, but with the AFC Champions League starting up in March, the players will be well aware of their need to keep on the good side of Gary van Egmond. Several times this year, van Egmond has been scathing of his players and little wonder considering they have lost five of their past six and won just one in 11.
Last week, the Jets were unable to compete with ladder-leader Adelaide, going down without much of a fight 2-0. Before that it was a 3-0 defeat by Wellington and a 2-1 defeat by Central Coast. It's been 261 minutes since the Jets last scored a goal.
With so many players out through injury, van Egmond has few options but Jobe Wheelhouse and Taylor Regan come in for the suspended Adam Griffiths.
Perth showed it will not go gently, by inflicting a shock 3-2 defeat of Melbourne last week. Eugene Dadi was the star with his second brace of the season, while Scott Neville gave Glory fans a taste of the future with his assured performance at the back.
It broke a run of losses for the Glory and gave an indication of the progress David Mitchell has made with this team since the turmoil that engulfed the club earlier in the season.
Dadi has already made his exit to FC Vaduz on loan, but has signed up for another year while Nikita Rukavystya is off trying his hand in Holland with FC Twente. It means that the scorers of the three goals from last week's match won't play here. Adrian Trinidad, Hayden Doyle and David Tarka all come in.
These teams have shared plenty of goals in their contests this year as well as the points on both occasions with the scores 3-3 in Newcastle and 2-2 in Perth. History says Perth has the edge in these encounters with five wins from 11 matches.
Newcastle Jets Squad: 1. Ante COVIC (gk), 7. Kaz PATAFTA, 8. Matt THOMPSON, 9. Joel GRIFFITHS, 10. Jin-Hyung SONG, 11. Tarek ELRICH, 12. Jobe WHEELHOUSE, 13. Adam D-APUZZO, 16. Ben KANTAROVSKI, 17. Antun KOVACIC, 26. Mark MILLIGAN, 27. Jesse PINTO, 28. Jarrad ROSS, 30. Justin PASFIELD (gk), 32. Brodie MOOY, 33. Taylor REGAN. *one to be omitted
In: 12. Jobe WHEELHOUSE, 33. Taylor Regan (promoted)
Out: 2. Adam Griffiths (suspended)
Unavailable: 15. Jason Hoffman (knee - season), 18. Noel Spencer (ankle - indefinite), 19. Jason Naidovski (knee - season), 20. Ben Kennedy (ankle - 6 weeks), 24. Marko JESIC (knee- season).
Perth Glory Squad: 30.Tando VELAPHI (gk), 1.Jason PETKOVIC (gk), 2.Nikolai TOPOR-STANLEY, 3.David TARKA, 4.Jamie COYNE (c), 5.Jamie HARNWELL, 7.Nick RIZZO, 9.Adrian TRINIDAD, 11.Scott BULLOCH, 15.Hayden DOYLE, 16.Adriano PELLEGRINO, 19.Naum SEKULOVSKI, 22.Wayne SRHOJ, 28.Andrija JUKIC, 29.Victor SIKORA, 31.Scott NEVILLE. *one to be omitted
In. 3.David TARKA (return from suspension), Hayden DOYLE (promoted), Adrian TRINIDAD (return from injury).
Out. 13.Nikita RUKAVYTSYA (trial in Holland), 14.Eugene DADI (on loan to FC Vaduz)
Unavailable Josip MAGDIC (ankle - season), AMARAL (hamstring - season), James ROBINSON (abdomen - season), Frank JURIC (shoulder - test), Dino DJULBIC (trial in Germany), Hayden FOXE (leg - test), Mark LEE (foot - 1 week), Marc ANTHONY (hamstring - 2 weeks)


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All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has announced his retirement from rugby, saying the World Cup win was a "pretty satisfying" final memory.
The announcement comes just a day after the sudden death of All Black great Jonah Lomu, which prompted a flood of international tributes from sport stars, politicians, and celebrities.
McCaw paid tribute to Lomu before making the announcement, sending his condolences to his wife and family.
"When I was thinking about my experience with Jonah, when I first became an All Black he was in the team and to play alongside a guy that you watched as a young fella was pretty amazing," he said.
He went on to say he regretted the timing but the reality was he would be "hanging up his boots" and his last game would remain the World Cup final.
"I guess I made no secret at the start of this year that this day was going to be probable, that this year would be my last, but deep down I suppose I didn't want to shut the door totally because, I was, for probably two reasons, but I didn't want to make it final because I was worried that the emotion might get to me in a World Cup year, you know I might start thinking about the last this, the last that and maybe whether I did all the things that I needed to do to play my best.
"But that door, even if it was creaked open a little bit, it didn't feel final till perhaps right now so that was one thing and I knew with the World Cup there's no inbetweens coming home, you're either going to be extremely happy or extremely disappointed and had it gone the way of us getting beaten I wanted to make sure I did it right as the All Black captain that I fronted as you would expect and not sort of already had my foot out the door.
"I sit here today with no regrets about what I've done over the years as a rugby player.
"That last game, to have that as the lasting memory of your last time on the pitch... pretty satisfying."
McCaw said he was looking to the future, including a future career as a helicopter pilot. He gained his pilot's license in 2012.
The 34-year-old became the first captain to hoist the Webb Ellis Cup for a second time, after he first led New Zealand to victory on home soil in 2011.
Earlier in the year he had hinted that the World Cup would be his swansong.
McCaw is the sixth All Black great from the World Cup squad to leave.
Backs Dan Carter, Conrad Smith and Dan Carter are leaving for French club contracts while front-rowers Keven Mealamu and Tony Woodcock have retired.


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass.- Women's Rugby (5-2) will meet Dartmouth (3-2) for the third time this season in the NIRA semifinals on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 12 p.m.
How to Follow
Broadcast – vs. Dartmouth- ESPN+ (Talent: Tim Culverhouse), International Stream
Twitter- @RadcliffeRugby
Instagram- @harvardwrugby
What to Know
- Harvard is coming into this matchup ranked second in the NIRA playoffs.
- The Crimson and the Big Green have split the series this season at 1-1.
- Harvard is 1-1 in NIRA semifinal matchups, defeating Quinnipiac last year, 47-8.
- Junior Arianna Romero leads the team in tries with seven and totals 37 points on the season.
- First-year Brogan Mior leads the team in point scoring with 64 and has had a point in each game she has appeared in this season.
- 22 different players have contributed to the score book this season for Harvard.
At the Helm
Mel Denham returns for her third season with the Crimson. She is coming off a school best 19-5 record between 15s and 7s with an Ivy Tournament title, a bronze medal finish at USA rugby 7s nationals, and an appearance in the NIRA national championship.
Up Next
The NIRA National Championships will be held at Mignone Field in Cambridge on Sunday, Nov. 17. If the Crimson win it will face the winner of Army vs. Quinnipiac at 2 p.m. That game is set to be broadcast on ESPN+.


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Savor the pleasures of a tropical paradise at El Nido Cove Resort. Feel the wind on your face, the sand on your toes, and the sun kissing your skin at this beachfront resort in Palawan. Plus, get to relax in the comfort of stylish and well-appointed rooms for your vacation.
An elite property
El Nido Cove Resort is a property owned by Ayala Land, a topnotch developer in the Philippines, with properties ranging from residential buildings to office and commercial establishments.
El Nido Cove Resort is part of the growing portfolio of this prestigious company and as such, it reflects the ideals of the brand with its top-of-the-line aesthetics and features that customers will love. Overall, it's exceptionally elegant and upscale.
Mother Nature at its finest
Spanning three hectares, El Nido Cove Resort faces Bacuit Bay, one of the most natural wonders of El Nido. Every square inch of the resort is filled with wonderful sights and marvelous features that will surely make for an extraordinary adventure.
With the stretch of sand and sea looming at its front, El Nido Cove Resort gives guests immediate and unlimited access to laze around the sands and frolic in the glorious waters of paradise. Beach bums don't have monopoly of all the fun, though, as the resort also has blooming garden surroundings for nature lovers seeking a peaceful commune amongst the flora and fauna.
A rustic getaway
The resort's surroundings are not the only thing beautiful about it. Its gorgeous structure will fill you with awe and instill a sense of peace and calm for your trip to tropical paradise.
El Nido Cove Resort's design concept is a mixture of rustic and modern. There is beauty and elegance in its simplicity. Not to mention, this minimalist approach in its design also further highlights the jaw-dropping beauty of Palawan.
Brings you closer to the heart of El Nido
Staying at El Nido Cove Resort means that you'll be 10 to 15 minutes away via tricycle from the El Nido town proper, where, aside from amazing nature sights, you'll be able to meet the friendly locals and enjoy a variety of good eats, drinks, and fun activities.
Additionally, if you're a guest whose main concern is staying close to the airport, then there's no need to worry, because El Nido Cove Resort is only an eight-minute tricycle ride away from El Nido's Lio Airport. Airport transfers are offered onsite if you prefer a hassle-free arrival or departure.
A marriage of style and function
Choose from El Nido Cove Resort's fine selection of accommodations that are exceptional both in style and comfort. With only 20 rooms onsite, the place will definitely bring privacy and tranquility to your stay. These 20 rooms are divided into three room types to suit the varied needs of Palawan's wide range of clientele. All rooms can accommodate two adults at basic pay and an additional guest for an extra charge.
Your first room option is the Garden Room. There are four of these onsite, each gifted with a calming garden view that makes for a nice sight in the morning when you wake up from your satisfying slumber.
Next is the Forest Room. These 10 rooms are near the resort's swimming pool−perfect if you're fond of taking a dip.
And for the third room type, we have the Beachfront Loft. For this one, you'll enjoy marvelous views of El Nido's revered Bacuit Bay right from your very own room. A total of six lofts can be found onsite.
Meeting the standards of discerning travelers
At El Nido Cove Resort's accommodations, you'll be able to do more than just sleep. In addition to having a view, each one has a set of satisfying amenities that will help make your resort experience more wonderful and worry-free.
You can be assured that all of El Nido Cove Resort's rooms are fully air conditioned and equipped with their very own private toilet and bath, where you can enjoy both hot and cold showers as you prefer. For your convenience and use, towels and toiletries are already provided.
They are also designed for work and play. There's a desk you can use if you need to get some work done, and there's also a television for leisure. In addition, both the Forest Room and the Beachfront Loft have balconies for relaxing and sightseeing.
The complete experience
Staying at El Nido Cove Resort may grant you total escape from the urban fray, but it doesn't mean that you won't be able to enjoy access to modern comforts for your stay.
You can munch on mouthwatering local dishes at El Nido Cove Resort's very own restaurant. It's open for breakfast until dinner, so anytime you get hungry, there's no need to leave the confines of the resort.
Aside from covering your dining needs, El Nido Cove Resort's recreational facilities will also encourage you to make the most of your stay. With its proximity to the beach, the resort kayak rentals for a unique way to explore El Nido's waters. Alternatively, a swimming pool is also onsite if you want to take a dip.
Meanwhile, if you prefer to stay on dry land, you can enjoy a game of volleyball on the beach or have a quiet board game competition with your friends.
|Sitio Lamoro, Barangay Pasadena, El Nido, Palawan (Show Map)
|The resort is 10 to 15 minutes from El Nido town by land transfer.
Directions & Landmarks
From Puerto Princesa Airport, ride a bus going to El Nido bus terminal which takes about 6 hours, From there ride a tricycle then ask the driver to drop you to El Nido Cove Resort (within 20 minutes)
Total Number Of Rooms
Restaurant Information
Name of Restaurant: El Nido Cove Restaurant
Incidental Deposit
|PHP3000 security deposit Refundable upon check-out
Room Facilities
Room Amenities
Hotel Facilities
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Had a great time staying in this place. Booked this reading the review and the pictures. Well, it didn't disappoint me. It was awesome. The wooden style rooms and beach front place was really awesome. The food was good too. El nido is a must visit place. I really loved my stay.3 Things You Love about This Hotel: Location, Beach, Rooms Room: Beachfront Loft (With Breakfast) - Beachfront Loft Stay Date: 12/18/2017 to 12/19/2017
Never heard about this hotel so I tried to google them and feedbacks and pictures made me oh-so-excited. At first, I doubt myself but you will never know if you will never try so yes I booked this hotel with my partner. And no regrets! This is one of the nicest hotel that I've been to. What I like about them is the homey vibe and the wooden interior, it really added a little drama that matches with our beach front room. The food is great and staff are all nice. Facilities are well taken care of as well. Great job!3 Things You Love about This Hotel: Good service,nice room,perfect view Room: Beachfront Loft (With Breakfast) - Beachfront Loft Stay Date: to


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Whether you're cruising the roads in a Hyundai i30, Mazda 3, or a BMW X5, you know the cost of petrol. When the cost of fuel goes up, free money in your wallet slips away and that can cause too much unnecessary stress.
Let's make one thing very clear from the start: no matter if you live in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Geelong, or even the smallest, most remote town, there are plenty of things you can start doing right now that will save you money on petrol for your car or truck.
Here are 9 tips you might start considering on petrol saving if you ever feel the pinch from rising costs.
Tip 1: Use the correct fuel.
Your owner's manual will tell you straight up what kind of fuel to use. If you rely on the wrong octane, thinking you're doing something good for the engine (such as adding a higher octane than the engine requires because you think it's a good thing), you're not only wasting money, you could also be causing deposits to build up in the engine, ultimately reducing efficiency.
Tip 2: Pay attention to tyre pressure.
Proper tyre pressure will vary from one car to the next. It can also vary depending on the season. Pay attention to the tyre pressure in your car and keep it at optimal levels. This reduces drag on the road and promotes more coasting ability.
Tip 3: Service your car regularly.
When you're not feeling great, are you as effective or efficient at your job? Not likely. So why would you think your car can function at peak levels if it's not being properly cared for?
Make sure you bring your car in for regular servicing. This includes oil changes, inspections, tyre rotation, and all the other basic checks and balances.
When your car's engine is humming along like a giddy child, it's going to make the best, most efficient use of the fuel you put in.
Tip 4: Think about your route.
Your neighbours might have a tendency to regale you with stories of their meandering drive through the country, the nice little nook they found along one of those backroads, but that's not doing anything to help them save money on fuel.
Look at a map and determine if you're taking the most logical and best route from Point A to Point B.
You may have been driving the same route to and from work for years, but jumping on the motorway may not be the most efficient or shortest route by distance. Calculate your trip, fuel efficiency of your car, and then determine what the best route is with regard to saving on fuel.
You might be surprised.
Tip 5: Consider those tyres.
More and more tyre manufacturers today are offering lower resistant tyres. This means when you invest in those, your wheels will coast longer. That means less resistance where the rubber meets the road.
Less resistance on the road means less work for your engine, and that means less fuel that you're going to burn.
Tip 6: Clean up that car of yours.
Yeah, yeah, yeah … you keep your car relatively clean. But just how clean? If you wash and wax your car regularly, you reduce drag. Even that little bit of dust and dirt that collects on your vehicle's finish is creating more resistance through the air.
Also, if you have a roof rack, bike rack, or even an extra cargo hold, it's increasing drag, thus reducing fuel efficiency. Take them down or off when not in use.
Tip 7: Consider shutting down.
You're waiting outside school for your kids. Or perhaps you just caught that long freight train that'll take 10 or 15 minutes to roll on by. Sure, it's hot out (or cold, depending on the season), but letting your car idle is using valuable fuel.
Shut the engine down if you're going to be sitting idle for a while. What's a while? Maybe more than a few minutes.
If you do plan to idle, put the car in neutral, even at a long red light. It helps reduce torque and resistance, thus saving fuel and protecting sensitive components from unnecessary wear and tear.
Tip 8: Hey, lead foot, ease up.
If you're one of those drivers who constantly jams on the accelerator the moment the light turns green, guess what? You're burning through a lot of fuel unnecessarily.
Ease up. It's not a race. Take it slow and steady and you'll save quite a bit on fuel expenses. So what if the car behind you blares the horn? They can always go around, right?
Tip 9: Give room on the roads.
If you tend to travel close to the car in front of you, any time they slow down, you'll be hitting your brakes. What happens often then is a constant push and pull on your car.
You accelerate, you hit the brakes … accelerate, then brake. This kills fuel efficiency.
Give more space between you and the cars in front of you. The more space you have, the easier it becomes for you to coast and go with the flow, thus putting less pressure on the engine and your fuel efficiency.
Okay, there you have it: nine tips that can help you on petrol saving. These can work most everywhere else as well, and they're good habits to develop for the future. After all, most experts agree that the cost of fuel will only continue rising in the years ahead.


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Our company sells new the object of the construction company "Azur Varna Resort" in the balneo-district Varna, SV. Constantine and Helena.
Friends, hurry to reserve the best apartment in TOP location in Bulgaria!
Sold out very quickly, is very popular among Bulgarians and foreigners, as an object for profitable investment in real estate by the sea for living and renting.
Our company is the official representative and partner in the Russian Federation from the developer of the Complex "Azur Varna Resort". We offer the acquisition of real estate facilities directly, without intermediaries. Travel-to-object support for viewing and conducting transactions "turnkey" and legal safeguards in the design.
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We present to Your attention our new project – residential complex "Varna Azur Resort" in the elite and prestigious area of Varna "St. St. Constantine and Elena", close to the beach, just 10 minutes from the Central part of the city.
The advantages of district
- Great location: "St. Konstantin and Elena" is the most preferred place for investment, living and recreation;
- Unique combination of sea, beach, deciduous and coniferous forests;
- 3.5 km beach stripcovered with fine Golden sand, clean and calm sea with a gently sloping bottom. A variety of water sports and entertainment;
- 7 thermal mineral springs with magnesium and calcium successfully used in the treatment and prevention of many diseases;
- Modern infrastructure and variety of amenities: shops, restaurants, institutions, health centres, pharmacies, post office, school, kindergarten, Marina, tennis courts, football playgrounds, water sports, mini Golf, walking paths;
- Convenient transport communications, the year-round lines of urban transport to the centre of Varna, 10 minutes away.
Residential complex "Varna Azur Resort" is located in the prestigious area of Varna "St. St. Constantine and Elena". It is the oldest Bulgarian resort, located among amazingly beautiful and natural setting are almost entirely covered with broadleaf and coniferous forests. The beneficial effects of the mild climate and the healing mineral springs in the area of the old monastery was the cause of the beginning of construction in 1905 first sea sanatorium for the treatment of children suffering from tuberculosis of bones and joints. Here for the first time Bulgaria has a sea-treatment, santalaceae and mud.
Quiet and relaxing atmosphere, the unique microclimate, clean air, connection with nature, highly developed communications and infrastructure, quick access to the excellent road to the Central part of the city are some of the reasons why "St. SV. Constantine and Elena" is the most preferred place for living and recreation.
Varna is one of the oldest cities in Europe. It is the third largest city in Bulgaria, an important tourism, educational and economic center, the "Maritime capital of Bulgaria". Varna was repeatedly named the best city to live in.
Here is a new and modern airport, which receives flights from all over Europe. Train station, bus station and modern roads provide access to Varna by land.
Varna has 5 universities, which in addition to the formation of the city as young and vigorous, allow many Bulgarians and foreigners to obtain higher education with the European diploma.
Many of Varna's attractions such as the theatre and Opera, historical Museum with the oldest gold in Europe, the Roman Thermae, the Dolphinarium, the Palace of culture and sports, which regularly hosts world-class competition, concerts and cultural events – all this makes the city attractive for living and interesting for tourists throughout the 12 months of the year.
About the complex "VARNA AZUR RESORT"
"Azur Varna Resort" – an elite residential closed-type complex for year-round use, located in the area of 12 000 sq. m. in the elite and prestigious area of Varna – "St. St. Constantine and Elena", a few meters from the beach and only 10 minutes drive from the Central part of the city.
A complete concept of the complex is aimed at healthy and high quality lifestyle that meets the expectations of the modern customer to a higher standard, safety, comfort, aesthetics, space and connection with nature.
The complex will be built in stages and finished it will include:
- 4 six-storey residential building;
- featuring functional layouts (studios, one and two bedroom apartments with the possibility of reconstruction and compilation of the property);
- underground garages;
- access control and 24 hour video surveillance;
- service area with green areas, outdoor pools and playgrounds.
The apartments are functional, with the rooms of the correct form, with lots of natural light and spaciousness.
The advantages of the complex:
- Exceptional location – prestigious and promising district of Varna, with increasing cost, only 10 min. from the Central part of the city, a few meters from the beach (easy, comfortable, smooth road);
- Greenery, comfort and tranquility – amidst a natural Park, directly at the sea shore and beaches;
- Safety and comfort – modern gated residential complex with controlled access and 24-hour video surveillance;
- Modern design, functionality and rich infrastructure – functional layout, closed Parking lots, parks, pools, playgrounds;
- Sufficient underground and surface Parking spaces;
- High quality materials and execution – 12 years of experience and over 100 000 m2 of construction;
- Professional management and support;
- Kruglova lease.
The place is really unique and prices at the initial stage of construction is much lower than the market price of a property in the area.
On sale launched corps Azur 1, 150 m to the beach!
Of the 85 apartments have been bought by 29 apartments!
Installment without % for 2 years!
Directly from the developer
Construction time:
Start of construction: January 2019
Completion: June 2020
Payment plan:
- 2000 EUR – reservation Deposit;
- 30% – within 15 days after Deposit;
- 30% – may 2019;
- 30% – October 2019;
- 10% – may 2020..
We offer discounts:
if you pay 50% – discount 5%
if you pay 100% – 7% discount
You can buy a closed Parking place for 7500 Euro or a garage from 10 000 to 13 000 euros depending on size
Distances and infrastructure:
- 8 km /10 min. to the Central part of Varna;
- 18 km /30 min. to Varna airport (15-20 min after the completion of the construction of new urban roads);
- 11 km /20 min to the bus station of Varna;
- 200 m /2 min walk to the beach;
- 300m /3 min walk to bus stop;
- 600m /7 min walk to "Akvakhaus" – the newest and modern thermal complex in Bulgaria, with open and closed swimming pools and aquatic facilities with mineral water;
- 300 m / 5 min walk to the Lidl supermarket;
- 8 km/ 11 min to the University hospital "Sveta Marina";
- 7 km/ 8 min to seaside Park;
- 1 km / 3 min to Botanical garden (Ecopark);
- 2 km/3 min to Evksinograd Palace – the summer residence of the Bulgarian monarchs Alexander I Battenberg, Ferdinand I and Boris III, nowadays the seat of the government;
- 1.4 km/ 3 min to the dental clinic;
- 100 m/ min to 2 football fields and tennis courts.
Visualization of the complex:
Typical layout of apartments of studios, 1 and 2 bedrooms:
To each apartment belongs a storage room in the basement.
The sea view from the apartments on 5th and 6th floors. Apartment with 2 bedrooms on the 6th floor offers huge terraces with sea views:
Location: SV. Constantine and Helena (Druzhba)
Type: Residential Complex
Maintenance fee: 12.00 €/m2 / year
Prices from: € 44 445


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Over the last month, traders have seen some signs that the US economy saw a "spring thaw" in May, especially in the labor market, but the stubbornly missing ingredient has been the US consumer. That changed this morning as lagging retail sector finally decided to hop on the Q2 US economic acceleration bandwagon.
The May Retail Sales report showed a 1.2% m/m increase in consumer spending in May, slightly above the 1.1% m/m reading expected. More to the point, the Core Retail Sales measure, which filters out the volatile impact of automobile purchases, rose at a similarly strong 1.0% m/m rate (vs. 0.7% m/m eyed). With US consumer finally loosening his tight hold on the purse strings, the Federal Reserve should have a more optimistic outlook on the economy heading into next week's suddenly-relevant policy meeting. While there's still essentially zero chance that the Fed will act by raising rates next week, it could now look to set the stage for a potential September rate hike with a more hawkish statement next week. Simultaneously, traders were treated another strong initial jobless claims report, with the volatile weekly measure showing an as-expected 279k new unemployed Americans in the last week.
Market Reaction
The market reaction to today's strong US data has been relatively limited, and if anything, counter-intuitive. After an initial spike higher, the US dollar is now trading lower against all of its major rivals: EURUSD peeked below 1.1200 before recovering back to 1.1260 as of writing, USDJPY spiked to 124.00 but is now back down to 123.40, and the beleaguered NZDUSD has managed to recover back above .7000 in the wake of the release. In other markets, US equities are still pointing a modestly higher open, while the benchmark 10-year treasury yield has shed 6bps back down to 2.43%.
While the initial "buy the rumor, sell the news" reaction should be respected, we're unlikely to see prolonged weakness in the US dollar on the back of the solid retail sales data.
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Tips for Bringing Home a Second Pet
You've thought about it for a long time. You've done your research. You've prepared for a new addition. Finally, it's time to bring your second dog or cat home. An exc...Read more
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You've thought about it for a long time. You've done your research. You've prepared for a new addition. Finally, it's time to bring your second dog or cat home. An exc...Read more
October 28th is Pit Bull Awareness Day, and we think that's definitely cause to celebrate! Pit bulls and pit mixes are one of the most misunderstood breed families, ofte...Read more
Everyone who loves animals wishes they lived in a world where all pets had a safe, loving home. Imagine it: no more homeless cats, dogs, rabbits, or other adorable pets. It'...Read more
As residents of North and South Carolina – and soon Maryland and Virginia – struggle to deal with the heavy rains and rising flood waters caused by Hurricane Florence, it�...Read more
Mother's Day may be over, but it's not too late to celebrate! What better way to show your appreciation for the mothers in your life than to become one - a pet mom that is...Read more
Today is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day! So go out, adopt a shelter pet, and then come back and keep reading. Done? Good. The reason so many animals end up in shelters is b...Read more
So you think you want to get a second dog? While the thought of another furry friend running around sounds like all smiles and rainbows, there are a few things to consider bef...Read more
"Adopt a pet or donate some money." Those are probably your first thoughts about how you can help your local shelter. And while those are the best ways (by all means, go f...Read more
August 17 is Black Cat Appreciation Day. Why a holiday just for black cats? Because for centuries, they've had a really bad rap. In the Middle Ages, people thought th...Read more
There are thousands and thousands of dogs and cats in the U.S. looking for forever homes. This means if you're looking to adopt a new best friend, narrowing the choice down ...Read more


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The original outrageous Donald Duck daily strips are collected for the first time ever! This fourth volume includes 750 sequential daily comic strips from July 2, 1945-December 31, 1947 drawn by Al Taliaferro and reproduced from pristine original material in the Disney Vaults! From wartime humor to peacetime, even a strip like this reflects how our country changed during these years of rationing. Introduction by Alberto Becattini, and pictures of all the 1951 Wheaties premiums' backcover art by Taliaferro.
And a bit of a surprise, there's even a little pin-up art here. Donald is as overwhelmed by cute girls as any normal guy, and every so often they pop up in a gag you wouldn't quite expect from old staid Disney. But they are always in good taste, and fun.
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Item Code WDDN04H Publisher IDW Publish Date 2017 ISBN 9781631408618 Binding Hard Cover Dimensions 11x9 # Pages 272pg Color b&w
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