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93/100 Punkte Falstaff Weinguide 2013Helles Kirschrot, Orangereflexe. Feines rotes Waldbeerkonfit im Bukett, ein Hauch von Erdbeerkonfitüre, aber auch Hollerkoch, zart nach Honig. Saftig, süß, etwas Powidl, dunkle Nuancen, zart nach Nougat, Orangen im Nachhall, feine Würze im Nachhall, gute Länge, rotbeeriger Rückgeschmack.
92/100 Punkte Falstaff Weinguide 2015/16Mittleres Kraminrot, Orangereflexe, breiter Wasserrand. Zart nach Hagebuttenkonfitüre, rotbeeriger Touch, etwas Sanddorn, tabakiger Anklang. Saftig, elegant, rotes Waldbeerkonfit, feiner Honignachhall, bietet ein leichtfüßiges Süßweinerlebnis.
91/100 Punkte Falstaff Juli 2019Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Feine Zwetschgenfrucht, reife Herzkirschen, kandierte Orangenzesten, Saftig, elegant, feine Frucht, frisch strukturiert, mineralisch, eingelegte Kirschen im Abgang, zitroniger Nachhall, vielseitig einsetzbar.
91/100 Punkte Falstaff Rotweinguide 2017Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Schwarzes Beerenkonfit unterlegt mit feiner Kräuterwürze, zart nach Heidelbeeren und frischen Kirschen. Saftig, elegant, feine Tannine, Herzkirschen, frisch strukturiert, mineralisch, lebendiger Stil, zitroniger Touch, würziger Nachhall.
90/100 Punkte Falstaff Weinguide 2018/19Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Frische Kirschen, ein Hauch von Brombeeren, tabakige Nuancen, zarter Kräutertouch. Saftig, feinwürzig unterlegte reife Zwetschkenfrucht, frisch strukturiert, trinkfreudig, vielseitig einsetzbar.
99/100 Punkte Falstaff Weinguide 2019/20
97-100/100 Robert Parker October 2019Enormously deep and concentrated on the nose, the 2015 Ried Zieregg Sauvignon Blanc Reserve IZ is spectacular in its honey-sweet, salty-aromatic, terribly pure and fresh nose. Lush and generous on the palate, this is a full-bodied, highly intense and concentrated but refreshing and salty Sauvignon with an immensely complex and refreshing finish. This is a tight, structured and aromatic, terribly long and expressive Sauvignon that is perhaps the finest and greatest Sauvignon I have ever tasted#and not just from Austria. Readers should invest time and passion for this exceptional wine.
91/100 Punkte FalstaffHelles Goldgelb mit feinperligem Mousseux. Bukett von frischen Himbeeren, reifen Erdbeeren und Cassis, ein Hauch von gelbem Pfirsich, Zitruszesten. Am Gaumen trocken und lebendiger Säurebogen, zupackend, geradlinig. Im Nachgeschmack ein Touch von getrockneten Wiesenkräutern mit würzigen Anklängen, animierend und erfrischend. Idealer Aperitif.
90/100 Punkte Robert Parker Apr 2019The latest rendition of Drappier's NV Brut Nature Pinot Noir Zero Dosage André et Michel offers up pretty scents of crisp green apples, beeswax, dried white flowers and oyster shell. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, ample and vibrant, with a youthfully frothy mousse, ripe acids and a precise, chalky finish. There's none of the austerity that mars some no-dosage Champagnes, and the wine makes a persuasive case for the proposition that the Aube is one of the areas best suited to that style.
18/20 Punkte Schweiz. Weinzeitung Dezember 2019
92/100 Punkte Robert Parker December 2018Even lighter in alcohol than the 2016, Schuster's 2014 Zagersdorf Sankt Laurent was bottled with 12% alcohol and offers a pure, fresh and stony nose of sour cherries, underwood and spicy/flinty notes. Silky, pure and fresh on the palate, this is a straight, taut, fruity (cherry) red with a tight, somewhat austere but well-concentrated finish. Coming form 55-year-old vines, this is a quite concentrated, complex and mineral St Laurent that is beautiful to drink and even to pair with fish. Very stimulating. Tasted October 2018.
91/100 Punkte Falstaff Weinguide 2019/20Helles Gelbgrün, Silberreflexe. Zart nussig unterlegte frische weisse Birnenfrucht, ein Hauch von Nougat, kräuterwürziger Touch. Komplex, saftig, feiner Feigentouch, frischer Säurebogen, balsamischer Nachhall, stoffiger Speisenbegleiter.
96/100 Punkte Falstaff Weinguide 2019/20
94-96/100 Punkte Robert Parker August 2017The 2015 Zieregg Weissburgunder is the first bottling after 1990 and 2013. Coming from a very small, very shallow plot on pure limestone (Muschelkalk) and fermented in Burgundian oak barrels, the 2015 opens excitingly deep, pure, green, fresh and intense like a lemon perfume on crushed rocks. Gorgeous! Full-bodied, chalky, very elegant and extreme but fascinating in its purity and tension, this is a beast of a Pinot Blanc. It is salty, chalky, tannic, finessed, rich, sweet and intense#in other words: a sleeping giant with great structure and finesse. Tasted as a barrel sample in May 2017. Scheduled to be bottled in autumn this year at the earliest.
93/100 Punkte Falstaff Weinguide 2019/20Helles Goldgelb, Silberreflexe. Zart floral, ein Hauch von gelben Ringlotten, frische Mandarinenzesten, mineralischer Touch. Saftig, elegant, feiner Karamelltouch, gelber Pfirsich, angenehme Säurestruktur, bleibt gut haften, balanciert, ein vielseitiger Speisenbegleiter mit Reifepotenzial.
92/100 Punkte Falstaff Weinguide 2018/19
92/100 Punkte Robert Parker December 2018From lime-sandstone and mica schist soils, the 2015 Leithaberg Weissburgunder opens precise and crystalline on the rather reductive but challenging nose. It is lush and juicy on the palate, where it displays a firm mineral but also tannic structure and some discreet oaky flavors toward the finish. This is a round, creamy and very persistent Pinot Blanc with lingering sur lie aromas. It is very elegant but still very young. Tasted October 2018.
92/100 Punkte James Suckling September 2017While many Rheinhessen pinot blancs live entirely from the fruit aromas and lively acidity, this has some Chablis-like chalky character and creaminess at the powerful finish. Best from 2018.
92/100 Punkte Falstaff Weinguide 2019/20Intensives, leuchtendes Strohgelb. Kernige Nase, die längeren Kontakt mit der Feinhefe vermuten lässt, vielschichtig nach Südfrüchten, satter gelber Pfirsich, zarter Honig, Birnenkompott. Am Gaumen geschmeidig und leicht cremig, öffnet sich auf fruchtbetontem Kern, zeigt eleganten Körper mit gelbfruchtigen Ansätzen, spannungsvoll, lange und harmonisch.
91/100 Punkte Vinous Feb 2020Very pale straw-green. Perfumed, pristine aromas typical of Pinot Bianco (white flowers, chamomile, beeswax, white peach) on the inviting nose. Then soft, subdued and mellow in a style typical of Pinot Bianco when ripe grapes are used, displaying varietally accurate flavors similar to the aromas. Closes bright and fresh, with a hint of salinity at the back.
96/100 Wine Spectator, December 2018Gorgeous, with warm plum reduction and gently steeped raspberry, blackberry and boysenberry fruit flavors forming the core, all inlaid with warm ganache and smoldering tobacco accents. Very plush in feel, but has no lack of energy, as everything sails beautifully through the long finish. A late echo of anise completes the seduction. Best from 2035 through 2055.
96/100 Punkte James Suckling May 2018Very complex with dried flowers and roses. Full-bodied, very layered and tightly wound. Chewy and powerful. Firm and off-dry. Needs five or six years to soften. Beauty. Try in 2024.
17/20 Punkte Schweizerische Weinzeitung April 2020
90/100 Punkte Robert Parker August 2019The 2015 Vitovska is a glossy and rich expression of this grape from the Italian-Slovenian karst. I picked up some notes of glycerin along with fragrant stone fruit and candied orange peel and almond. It starts off slow and closed, but it brings a nice intensity. Aged in oak for one year, it's a bit thin and dry in the mouth. I see it pairing well with some big, juicy scallops pan-seared in butter and sherry.
17/20 Punkte Schweizerische Weinzeitung Dezember 2018
90/100 Punkte Guia Penin 2020
92/100 Punkte James Suckling July 2019Lots of primary fruit with crushed cherries and berries on the nose and palate. Medium to full body. Bright finish. Drink or hold.
93+/100 Punkte Robert Parker, October 2015The very dry 2012 vintage produced a powerful 2012 Victorino. It's a pure Tempranillo, known here as Tinta de Toro, from ancient, head-pruned, ungrafted vineyards on clay-rich soils. Some ten separate plots contribute grapes to this wine. These old vines have very low natural yields, ten hectoliters per hectare in 2012. The destemmed grapes fermented with yeasts selected from their own vineyards and the wine matured for 18 months in brand new French oak barrels, where it also underwent malolactic fermentation. I found the 2012 very earthy with notes of graphite and hints of peat, as well as some balsamic aromas of menthol and licorice, and a core of black cherries and plums; the oak plays a secondary role in the shape of spices and neatly folds into the voluptuous fruit. The palate is medium to full-bodied with the gobsmacking balance of 2012, very fine tannins and great acidity that lifts the wine up, coupled with some heat from the alco
93+/100 Punkte Robert Parker Dec 2019I also tasted the 2017 Victorino, from a year that was very different from the warm and dry 2017, as 2016 was cold and wet and saw a very late and slow picking because of the slow and late ripening of the fruit. Fermentation and élevage were the same (20 months in 100% new oak), so the differences are due to the vintage conditions. I was very surprised by this 2017 (as with the rest of the 2017s from this address), as I found a fresh and balanced wine, perhaps a little lighter, with round and fine tannins. There are still oak-related aromas and flavors, but there is less toast (they use a different toast for the barrels), and the wine should integrate it with a little more time in bottle. But it should be approachable while you wait for the 2016.
94/100 Punkte Guia Penin 2016
94/100 Punkte Robert Parker Oct 2016The grand vin here is the 2013 Vall Llach Mas de la Rosa, which is from an ancient vineyard with a 70% slope on llicorella slate planted with Cariñena. They used 5% stems for the fermentation in 225- and 500-liter barriques and stainless steel with indigenous yeasts after a three-day cold soak. It underwent 17-19 days of fermentation with daily punching down of the cap and a post fermentative maceration of 12 days. The wine matured in new 225- and 300-liter French oak barrels for some 16 months. There's obviously superb fruit in here, but the extreme ripeness of the fruit and the creamy oak kind of hide the character of the wine. Having said that, I have noticed much better freshness in all these 2013s, and even some floral aromas fighting to come to the surface. This is a huge, bodybuilder of a wine in an XXL style. I have the feeling the fruit is capable of producing something a lot more elegant. This is very good in its style.
95/100 Punkte Wine Spectator Sep 30, 2018This powerful red shows depth and harmony. The thick texture is supported by well-integrated tannins, delivering cassis, kirsch, menthol and cola flavors. Herbal and meaty notes add a savory element. You might call this Priorat on steroids, but this remains balanced and fresh. Drink now through 2033.
93/100 Punkte Guía Peñín 2018
93/100 Punkte Wine Spectator October 2019This red is rich and expressive, in a high-toned, racy style. The plush texture carries bold flavors of kirsch, plum pudding, dried fig and cocoa accented by licorice, graphite and garrigue notes. The big tannins are well-integrated, and balsamic acidity keeps this fresh. Verging on Port-like, deep and harmonious. Drink now through 2030.
94+/100 Punkte Robert Parker August 2019This blend of mostly Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, with a touch of Picolit, was bottled in July 2017. Once again, Bastianich offers us some wonderful candied fruit notes along with some tart lemon soda in the 2016 Vespa Bianco. The wine shines with bright intensity and possesses remarkable balance. There is a nice creaminess to the texture, and it has inner firmness and tightness that bodes well for the way the wine will evolve over the next few years. This is a beautiful blend.
92/100 Punkte Robert Parker, June 2016The intensely yellow-colored 2005 Vertus Premier Cru Coeur de Terroir is a partly barrel-fermented (malolactic included) Chardonnay from the best parts of Vertus. Disgorged in April 2015 with five grams of dosage, this is a rich, round and full-bodied cuvée with great finesse and elegance. Chalky textured, the finish is pure, fresh and salty. The ripe Chardonnay fruit and chalky minerality are really persistent. This is a perfectly balanced and well-structured Vertus cru that is ready to be enjoyed today, but can be cellared for five or more years.
93/100 Punkte Robert Parker 31st Aug 2018Doquet's 2006 Vertus Premier Cru Coeur de Terroir is a selection from the best and oldest Chardonnay vines in Vertus. Fermented and aged on the lees, 60% in small oak barrels, it was bottled in April 2007 and disgorged as Extra Brut in July 2017 (with a dosage of 4.5 grams per liter). This is a highly aromatic, ripe, elegant and pretty sexy 2016 with lovely iodine and very fine (sweet) brioche flavors. Round and perfectly balanced on the palate, this is a rich, elegant, salty, beautifully lush, generous and perfectly balanced Vertus with a pure, fresh and salty finish. Fabulous!
91/100 Punkte Guia Penin 2020
90/100 Punkte James Suckling July 2019Lots of sliced lemon and lemon-rind flavors. Medium body. Tangy fruit. Fruity and lightly waxy finish. Complex and stylish. Drink now.
92/100 Punkte Guia Penin 2020
92/100 Punkte Robert Parker Dec 2019The second vintage of a selection of the best plot of Tempranillo in a given vintage, the 2016 Vendimia Seleccionada, was sourced from the Viñedo Turquilla (in 2015 it was La Mira), which is mentioned on the label. It fermented with their own strain of yeast and aged in new and used 50/50 French and American oak barrels for 12 months. 2016 was a very complete vintage, with quality and volume, which is not very common. There are some spicy and smoky notes, and there is good freshness in the palate, which is medium-bodied, with round tannins and very tasty flavors.
93/100 Punkte Robert Parker, Mar 2016The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne shows great balance that is due, in part, to the advanced age of the vines (most of which were planted between 1967 and 1972). The wine delivers a very fine, silky quality of tannin and an elegant approach. The bouquet exhibits elements of forest fruit, crushed mineral, balsam herb and wild mushroom. The effect is graceful and nuanced. The nice thing about this wine is that you don't taste any of the fruit ripeness that characterizes this vintage. Those old vines were able to stand up to the summer heat.
97/100 Punkte James Suckling Oct 29, 2015A very muscular red with plum, blueberry, walnut and dried mushroom character on both the nose and palate. Full and chewy. Fabulous fruit and intensity. Amazing quality for the vintage. Wow. Better in 2017.
95/100 Punkte Robert Parker February 2018Showing more oak definition, texture and overall fruity richness, the 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne benefits from the concentration and complexity you get with old vines. The wine wraps thickly over the palate, imparting luscious aromas of dried cherry, exotic spice, pressed rose and scorched earth along the way. This is a wine for the cellar. The bouquet has a lot to give, but this will require some extra time. All the elements are there for an excellent aging future. Some 27,000 bottles were produced.
95/100 Punkte James Suckling November 2017The nose is decadent but not overdone with plum liqueur, Christmas cake, cedar, Chinese spices, licorice, tea leaves, tar and hot stones. Full and very dense with mouth-coating tannins but also attractive fresh fruit, pretty acidity and a long finish. Rather chewy and needs time, but a beautiful follow-up to the 2012.
94/100 Punkte Falstaff März 2019Funkelndes Rubin mit Granatschimmer. Intensive und präsente Nase, nach reifen Zwetschken, etwas Kirschenkonfitüre, dazu leicht erdige Komponenten. Saftig und salzig am Gaumen, zeigt schönes Spiel, öffnet sich mit präsentem, griffigem Tannin, gut eingebaut, im Finale guter Druck.
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E-mini NASDAQ-100 Index (NQ) Futures Technical Analysis – Strengthens Over 7908.50, Weakens Under 7872.25Based on yesterday's price action and today's early move, the direction of the September E-mini NASDAQ-100 Index on Wednesday is likely to be determined by trader reaction to the short-term 50% level at 7908.25 and the short-term 50% level at 7872.25.
September E-mini NASDAQ-100 Index futures are trading lower early Wednesday after failing to follow-through to the upside after closing on is high yesterday. The move also fell short of its all-time high, which suggests investors may be unwilling to buy strength at current price levels.
On Wednesday, the market was supported by a report from Bloomberg News that said in-person talks between the United States and China would start Monday as negotiators headed to China. The technology-based index was also supported by the news that Apple is in talks to buy Intel's 5G modem division, including patents and staff, for $1 billion or more, the Wall Street Journal reported.
At 07:49 GMT, September E-mini NASDAQ-100 Index futures are trading 7943.50, down 40.75 or -0.51%.
Daily Swing Chart Technical Analysis
The main trend is up according to the daily swing chart. A trade through 8001.50 will signal a resumption of the uptrend. A trade through 7815.25 will change the main trend to down.
The market is also being supported by two 50% levels at 7908.25 and 7972.25.
If the main trend changes to down then look for a potential break into an intermediate retracement zone at 7723.75 to 7658.25.
The main range is 6969.00 to 8001.50. Its retracement zone at 7485.25 to 7363.50 is support. This zone is controlling the longer-term direction of the index. Holding above this zone will help generate an upside bias.
Daily Swing Chart Technical Forecast
Based on yesterday's price action and today's early move, the direction of the September E-mini NASDAQ-100 Index on Wednesday is likely to be determined by trader reaction to the short-term 50% level at 7908.25 and the short-term 50% level at 7872.25.
Bullish Scenario
A sustained move over 7908.25 will indicate the presence of buyers. If this can create enough upside momentum then look for a drive into the main top at 8001.50. Taking out this level could trigger an acceleration to the upside.
Bearish Scenario
A failure to hold 7908.25 will signal the presence of sellers. This could lead to a quick test of the next 50% level at 7872.25.
Buyers could come in on the first test of 7872.25, but if it fails then look for the selling to possibly extend into the main bottom at 7815.25.
Taking out 7815.25 will change the main trend to down. This could trigger an acceleration to the downside with the next targets a main bottom at 7743.00 and a 50% level at 7723.75.

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I could have used this for my tribute to Molly Ringwald in 2012. Please click the links to read my reviews of two other restaurant-related films: Dinner Rush and Big Night.
Synopsis: Hilarity ensues when underachieving waiters in their early-30s deliver food to obnoxious customers.
Blurb From the VHS Jacket: "More sexy comedy fun from Miramax Home Entertainment!"
What Did I Learn?: If you haven't hit the big time in the entertainment industry by your late 20s, and you're still working a dead-end job to pay the bills, it's time to make some major career decisions.
What Did I Learn?: If you haven't hit the big time in the entertainment industry by your late 20s, and you're still working a dead-end job to pay the bills, it's time to make some major career decisions.
You Might Like This Movie If: You know that waiting tables isn't easy.
Really?: 1) I had a hard time believing the belligerent chef could somehow stay gainfully employed at this restaurant, considering he openly refers to Simon (the owner, played by Eric Bogosian) as a "pussy" and barely lifts a finger to ensure Simon's meal with an investor goes off without a hitch. (And Simon somehow blames the wait staff, rather than the kitchen staff when his food is late?) 2) So, what is Chloe (Ringwald) actually doing with her life, aside from waiting tables and taking crap from Simon? I assume her claims of a giant inheritance were smack-talk for the table of divorced men. Why is the chef so nasty, and why is Becky banging him when she apparently has a boyfriend? Why is Simon such a jerk, and why is he trying to sell the restaurant? For a film that doesn't have much of a plot, it's strange that it introduces so many characters without ever bothering to develop them, and it doesn't provide that much insight into the lives of the people we meet.
Rating: In the Weeds has a few credibility and character-development issues (see: "Really?"), but it's otherwise an enjoyable, compelling and surprisingly endearing drama about a group of people who really need some career guidance. 7/10 stars.


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The Crew Beta
Second closed beta for The Crew takes place November 6-10 on PS4, Xbox One
The second closed beta for The Crew will take place November 6-10 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, Ubisoft has announced.
The Crew Beta headlines
Ubisoft working to fix invalid key issue for The Crew beta on PS4
North Americans having issues getting into the The Crew beta on PlayStation 4 will be pleased to know Ubisoft is working on a solution for you.
In The Crew it takes you 40 minutes to drive across the US
The beta for The Crew ends today, so hopefully you were able to drive across the entire map of the US.
Join The Crew a few days early via the closed PC beta
As promised, the closed beta for Ubisoft's online racer The Crew will launch in July starting next week.


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November 8, 2018
OVANDO - The Blackfoot Challenge announced the selection of Charles Curtin as their new executive director in February but just seven months later, the organization and Curtin have parted ways.
The Blackfoot Challenge has been tightlipped about why they parted ways with Curtin in September. In response to an inquiry form from the Blackfoot Valley Dispatch, Challenge Communications Manager Sara Schmidt said the details are an internal matter and "it just didn't work out."
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Stocks wiped out earlier losses and closed higher on Friday as the biggest tech companies and market leaders — Amazon, Apple and Facebook — soared after posting stellar quarterly results.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 114.67 points, or 0.4%, to 26,428.32 after dropping about 300 points at its low of the day. The S&P 500 climbed 0.7%, or 24.90 points, to 3,271.12, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.4%, or 157.46 points, to 10,745.27, led by a 10% jump in Apple shares.
The major equity averages also wrapped up the month of July with solid gains and posted their fourth straight positive month. The S&P 500 gained 5.5% in July, while the Dow and the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.3% and 6.8%, respectively.
Still, a few negative headlines capped the gains in the broader market Friday:
Apple reported a blowout quarter, sending shares up 10.4% to a new all-time high. The company said its overall sales expanded by 11%, and it also announced a 4-for-1 stock split. With Friday's rally, Apple took over Saudi Aramco to become the world's most valuable company.
Amazon, meanwhile, jumped 3.7% as the company saw its sales skyrocket during the coronavirus pandemic. Facebook shares rallied more than 7% as the social media giant posted revenue growth of 11% even amid the coronavirus pandemic slowdown.
Google-parent Alphabet also posted better-than-expected earnings, but the company's overall revenue declined for the first time in its history. Revenue for Google Cloud were also just below analyst expectations. Alphabet shares fell more than 3% on Friday.
"Obviously, no one was doubting any of those companies so the fact they all exceeded expectations isn't exactly shocking," Adam Crisafulli of Vital Knowledge, said in a note Friday. "Investors are now trying to smooth out some of the numbers (i.e. how much of the monster upside was a function of extremely conservative guidance along w/an unsustainable spike in revenue and decline in expenses?)"
Big Tech has been the stalwart on Wall Street this year. Amazon and Apple are up 71% and 44%, respectively, in 2020. Facebook and Alphabet have risen double digits over that time period.
Meanwhile, investors continued to flock to safe-haven assets amid the uncertainty about the economic recovery. Gold futures spiked to an all-time high of $2,005.4 an ounce on Friday, crossing the $2,000 mark for the first time.
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Continental Navy Captain Lambert Wickes delivers Benjamin Franklin to France, then attacks British shipping in British waters, nearly provoking a war between Britain and France.
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Book Recommendation of the Week: Lambert Wickes Sea Raider and Diplomat: The Story of a Navel Captain of the Revolution, by William Bell Clark, and The Golden Voyage: The Life and Times of William Bingham, 1752-1804, by Robert C. Alberts
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With so many different states in the Union, it's easy to understand why Texas is a favorite state for out-of-town visitors. While all states have their share of tourist spots, Texas is known for its picturesque scenery, big cities, and relaxed nature. Here are just a few reasons why Texas is such a popular vacation destination.
Natural Beauty:
Texas is best known for its scenic landscape. From rolling hills to majestic mountains, Texas is home to all kinds of beautiful scenery. From its mountainous terrain to its rolling prairies, the landscape in Texas is exceptional. Even as you explore its breathtaking natural landscape, you'll be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of the great state.
Big Cities:
Though cities like Houston and Dallas are definitely better known for their metropolitan areas, Texas has so much more to offer. Houston is home to several major metropolitan areas, including the seventh largest city in the nation. The historical center of Dallas is in close proximity to some of the most popular vacation destinations in the world.
Historic Sites:
Texas is home to some of the most historic places in the country. Texas cities like Austin and Dallas boast great historic sites that are still used today. As you visit these sites, you'll also experience the history that making Texas one of the world's most popular tourist destinations.
Cities: Many of the smaller cities in Texas are known for their amazing local shops and attractions. For instance, when you visit Nacogdoches, you'll find that many of the historical buildings are still being used today. For even more entertainment, visit Dallas or San Antonio.
Great Food: While the scenery, historical sites, and large cities may make visiting Texas a great thing to do, the food will top the list. No matter where you travel to in the state, chances are you'll find great things to eat and great things to see. While the Tex-Mex restaurants in New York City may be the best in the country, they don't compare to the authentic Tex-Mex restaurants in Texas.
Friendly People: Texas has an overall reputation for being friendly. When you visit the state, you'll experience a warm welcome from friendly locals and tourists alike. Not only do Texans seem to be friendly, but they are very accommodating to anyone who visits their state.
Things to Do: While the weather is certainly a deciding factor when it comes to your next trip to Texas, there are many other wonderful things to do. In addition to exploring the scenic landscape, visitors will also be able to take advantage of other great vacation activities. When you combine the gorgeous scenery, scenic landscapes, historic sites, and exciting activities that Texas has to offer, you can see why so many people love to travel here.
While it's difficult to leave the state without seeing something new, Texas is one of the top vacation spots in the country for so many reasons. As you explore its magnificent natural landscape or take a trip down memory lane at its beautiful historic sites, you'll easily understand why so many people are drawn to the state. When you add up all of the features that make Texas so popular among visitors, it's no wonder that it's become one of the top vacation destinations.
Whatever time of year you choose to travel to Texas, you'll certainly enjoy a short drive through its scenic and historic neighborhoods. Whether you're visiting the capital of the state, or you're relaxing in its beautiful lakes and prairies, you'll be able to enjoy the landscape of the state without ever leaving your car. Whether you plan on visiting during the summer or winter months, you're certain to find the right spot for your next vacation.
National Parks: A popular draw for those looking to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, the state offers plenty of opportunities for a romantic getaway or a memorable adventure. Texas has more than 500 national parks in addition to countless national forests. These parks are found throughout the state, but you can find them in any part of the state, whether you're looking for a hike in the countryside, or a spectacular sunset on the beaches.
Finding the White Sand Beaches: You can find the sandy white sand beaches of Horseshoe Bay, Beachhaven, and the Grand Strand. The attractions of these white sandy beaches include snorkeling, diving, swimming, and surfing, along with plenty of opportunities for enjoyment for the entire family. young and old alike.


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satan controls the world by introducing darkness into every sphere of human life, ranging from education, politics, entertainment, the public and private sectors, and even in our churches etc.
People of the world with the help of satan are gradually degrading themselves to a state of lawlessness as darkness is being endorsed as a norm and standard for daily living. Take a look at the entertainment industry, visual images of nudity impairs your vision, as satanic cultures are being promoted, even by many christians, or do we also take a look at our various offices (public and private sectors) which are currently being engulfed by corruption, with many christians as the major players, or our churches which ooze with smell of evil reports on daily basis. The list goes on, as the devil has his imprint on every sector of the world, but Jesus Christ spoke in the book of John 8:12, saying
"I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life"
Jesus Christ describes Himself as the light of the world while giving condition for us to radiate His light by following Him or inorder words, having a relationship and fellowship with Him.
The world is filled with darkness because many of us who are believers are not lighting up our environment with the light of Jesus Christ. This is because many have handed over thier lights to be quenched by the devil, while some others are ignorant of the fact that Jesus Christ has commisioned all belivers to light up their environments.
Moreover, it is the responsibilty of every believer to be a light to his or her immediate environment, but how do we become a light to our environment?
1. WE MUST BE BORN AGAIN (John 3:3):
Being born again has nothing to do with religious piety, but willingly accepting and reflecting the nature of Jesus Christ. The acceptance of the nature of Christ, is an invitation of the illuminating power of Jesus Christ, through His blood, which washes away our sins, and renews our spirit and mind, thereby giving us a new identity. The light of Christ in us, reflects in our lifestyle which helps us to influence our environment for Jesus Christ .
2. WE MUST STUDY THE WORD OF GOD (2 Timothy 3:16):
The word of God gives us a better insight about the nature of God, hence exposing areas of our lives that are not in conformity to God's standard. God's words corrects us whenever we make mistakes and instructs us on the proper way to live our lives as believers, while equiping us thouroughly for every good work.
The level of the word of God in an individual is directly proportional to the way he or she lives his/her life daily. The word of God is acquired through consistent reading of the Holy Bible with the help of the Holy Spirit for intepretation. However, when you do not study the word of God, you deprive yourselve of the knowledge of God, and when you are deprived of the knowledge of God, ignorance reigns as king in your life.
The capacity to light up our environment with the light of Jesus Christ is dependent on our knowledge and application of the Holy Bible.
3. DO NOT BE PARTAKERS OF DARKNESS (Ephesians 5:7-14):
Having received the nature of Jesus Christ, we must not go back to "Egypt" by partaking in the former things that ascribed to us the qualities of darkness. Therefore having the nature of Christ literally means doing away with everything that is ungodly with respect to our friends and how we do things generally. As Christians we must walk consistently as children of light by showing forth all the goodness and righteousness of God. The Holy Bible must be our standard and everyone around us must see Christ in us.
However, whenever you are asked to do anything contrary to the word of God, you must vehemently refuse by not partaking in the meal of the unrighteous.
4. WE MUST BE AMBASSADORS OF LOVE (Mark 12:31):
Love is the nature of Christ, and as Christians, love must never depart from our lifestyle. We must show love to everyone around us, irrespective of tribe, religion or nationality, for the Holy Bible tells us to love our neigbours as ourselves. When we radiate love in our daily living, we attract people around us to study the nature of Christ embedded in us, and by so doing we lead them to Jesus.
Love is a light that dispels evil because Christ is love and love is Christ, and Christ is the light of the world.
5. DO NOT FORSAKE THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE BETHREN (Hebrew 10:25):
As believers we must learn to fellowship with our bethren, because whenever we gather together God resides in our mist and He brings down His light to illuminate that environment with the light of Christ. This is the sole reason why the devil hates the gathering of believers, because they illuminate that environment thereby dispeling whatever darkness he must have planted.
The world has more than enough Christians to light up this dark world with the light of Jesus Christ, but we must start by exercising our capacity as children of light in influencing our environment by living according to the Holy Bible and radiating His glory in everything we do.
God bless you all.


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Chalmers and Lori Anne Carr of Titan Farms Inc., Ridge Spring, S.C, one of the largest peach producers in the U.S., were named the 2017 Top Producer of the Year at the Top Producer seminar in Chicago.
The Top Producer of the Year contest is intended to represent the best in the farming business. The other two finalists were Pagel's Ponderosa Dairy and Gumz Farms, a row crop and vegetable operation in Wisconsin.
Each finalist received a trip for two to attend the seminar and session with a CEO coach. As the winner, Titan Farms will have the opportunity to be enrolled for a year in the Top Producer Executive Network peer group program, courtesy of Bayer. They may also choose between 150 hours of use with a Steiger Rowtrac or a Magnum Rowtrac courtesy of Case IH.
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If you want to get a reverse mortgage, know that you will be required to do a counseling session in the process. Here's what to expect from this hour-long session with a third-party counselor.
Why Reverse Mortgage Counseling?
The purpose and intent of the counseling session is so that the counselor can understand what the client's needs and desires are and to offer a variety of solutions to help them accomplish those goals most effectively. To avoid any possibility of bias, One Reverse Mortgage licensed specialists do not do the counseling. However, they can recommend several counselors and you, as the client, are given the option to choose which one you would like to work with.
What Will Counselors Go Over?
Counselors are legally obligated to go over certain topics, including the advantages and disadvantages of each loan option. The counselor must also go over the client's responsibilities of the loan, including the obligation to continue to pay property taxes, homeowner's insurance, and maintain the home to avoid foreclosure. As far as closing costs and fees associated with closing the loan, the counselor must also go over what those specific costs are, which loan fees will be the same for each lender and which will differ from lender to lender.
You will also have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the session and get anything cleared up that you are unsure about. Keep in mind that this counselor is not associated with One Reverse, and their intent is to protect you as the consumer. They want to make sure you know this is the correct decision for you, and that your decision is based on facts.
What Happens After Reverse Mortgage Counseling?
You can expect a call from your licensed specialist. You will receive a certificate at the conclusion of the counseling, and a signature is required. It is important to know that anyone who intends on signing any documents at the closing must attend the counseling session and sign the certificate. The signed certificate verifies they attended the session. Once you've received your certificate, it is valid for six months, and once the counseling is complete, you can continue to move forward in the process of the reverse mortgage.


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PainXit can be used for various types of both acute and chronic pain e.g. arthritis, rheumatism and osteoporosis, muscle pain, back and shoulder pain, tennis elbow, knee pain, lumbago, sciatica, sport injuries, phantom-limb pain and chronic neuropathy.
PainXit is super simple and easy to use. Simply place the tip of PainXit on the skin on the painful area for the treatment. Push the red button at the top one time to START the pain relief treatment. Push once again the red button to STOP the treatment. The recommended duration of the treatment is from 1 to 5 minutes several times a day or as needed. For best results use PainXit on a regular and consistent basis. You can´t overdose. Super simple and safe.
Yes, indeed. PainXit is designed to be super simple and safe to use. PainXit helps relieve pain from arthritis, rheumatism and osteoporosis as well as lumbago, sciatica, phantom-limb pain and chronic neuropathy.
Be aware of the situations NOT to use PainXit mentioned below.
Yes, PainXit relieves all kinds of pain – also pain and aches from doing sports such as muscle pain, back and shoulder pain, tennis elbow, knee pain. No drugs, no side effects, no hassle.
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In the first 16 weeks of pregnancy
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On damp or wet skin
Close to metal implants
Close to oxygen or flammable liquids
If you suffer from epilepsy
On open injuries
On aortic arteries, on the muscles of larynx and pharynx
On the heart
While driving any vehicle
Children under 12 years without adult supervision
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Photo TR: Christmas at Gaylord Palms featuring ICE!Lights, Cirque, ICE! and more Village Attractions!
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Last night TPR was invited to attend a preview of this year's Christmas at Gaylord Palms including the annual spectacle, ICE! For guests across the globe, but especially for the more local guests, getting a chance to see ice sculptures in Florida is a pretty rare thing. And with each year and new theme, ICE! has become more and more impressive. The formula may be the same (the general layout of the rooms starts to become familiar after you've visited a few years in a row), but the level of detail and the innovation found inside of this chilled space is incredible. I'd go as far as to say that this is the best year I've experienced in all of the years I've been going to ICE! The Polar Express lends itself to this kind of event and the story is perfectly recreated in sculpted form.
The ice slides continue to thrill and the classic nativity finale marks a beautiful closing to the experience... Once that you can revisit as many times as you want as long as you don't leave the entry/exit corridor. It should be noted that this is a much colder experience than many will be prepared for. Ski caps and gloves are highly recommended to allow you to enjoy the rest of ICE! without having to leave due to frostbite.
Outside of ICE! itself is the Alpine Village, home to several more experiences including snow tubing, Santa's Snow Throw and Photos with Santa. Beyond the Alpine Village in the Gaylord Palms' atrium is the #LIT Light Show (a new experience for 2019), the Cirque Dreams Unwrapped Stage Show (updated since last year) & The Greatest Story, a song filled retelling of the nativity story. Gaylord Palms has even added a themed escape room to this year's event, available to experience for an added charge.
Gaylord Palms has really worked to turn Christmas into a full-blown event with shows and activities in addition to ICE! This year's event is their strongest yet, and it is a great way to kick off your holiday season! The event runs from November 25th, 2019 through January 5th, 2020, so be sure to check it out.
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Change the scheme, Alter the mood! Electrify the boys and girls if you would be so kind!
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Wow, that's really impressive. Thanks for the write up; I wouldn't have thought to seek this out otherwise.
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on the one hand, it looks like much of it is housed in a giant warehouse.
on the other hand, wow, that looks really amazing. I totally would pay to experience this, as you note some of the ice sculptures are stunning.
thanks for sharing.
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Ive been to the one at Opryland. As a Buffalo native im used to the cold, but ICE! felt colder even than im used to. They say its 29° but I dont believe it.
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Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is powered by a 1.8GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ processor that features 1 cores clocked at 2.96GHz, 3 cores clocked at 2.42GHz and 4 cores clocked at 1.8GHz. It comes with 8GB of RAM. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G runs Android and is powered by a 4000mAh battery. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G supports proprietary fast charging. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G on the rear packs a 48-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.75 aperture and a pixel size of 0.8-micron; a second 12-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a pixel size of 1.0-micron and a third 16-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a pixel size of 1.0-micron. The rear camera setup has autofocus. It sports a 20-megapixel camera on the front for selfies, with an f/2.0 aperture and a pixel size of 0.9-micron. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G runs MIUI 11 based on Android and packs 128GB of inbuilt storage. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a dual-SIM smartphone that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards.
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Save the date! Our Fall Student Art Show is Friday, December 6th from 5:30-7 PM. Each student from the fall semester will have at least 2 pieces of their artwork on display. Students will select their favorite piece and their teacher will select their favorite piece for the show.
This is an open house event, so please feel free to come and go anytime between 5:30-7. Invite family and friends to see the amazing work your student has done this semester. If you've never visited the studio before and want to know what we're all about, this is the perfect time to visit!
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Tottenham fans on Twitter couldn't be more against Pochettino's Lloris comments
Tottenham fans around the world were left absolutely gutted yesterday when a catalogue of errors saw them throw away a 2-1 lead and only take home a point from their away game at PSV Eindhoven. After the game, Mauricio Pochettino claimed that Hugo Lloris had nothing to apologise for, and the fans are saying that's rubbish.
Mauricio Pochettino insists Hugo Lloris has nothing to apologise for after being sent off in the Champions League draw with PSV:
"In my opinion it wasn't a red card, but I don't blame the referee, Lloris doesn't need to apologise. Football is about making mistakes."#THFC #COYS pic.twitter.com/md8Gdqx2Eo
— Ricky Sacks (@RickSpur) 25 October 2018
With Tottenham leading 2-1 and the game boiling down to the last ten minutes, a searching ball was aimed in the direction of Hirving Lozano. Lloris took it upon himself to clear the danger but was beaten to the ball by Lozano, cleaning the Mexican out and getting himself sent off. From there, very few Tottenham fans had faith and Michel Vorm could do nothing about PSV's equaliser.
After the game, a very frustrated Pochettino claimed that his goalkeeper had nothing to apologise for and that he didn't believe Lloris' dismissal was a legitimate one. Unfortunately, the Argentine doesn't have a leg to stand on and even the most optimistic of Tottenham fans have been slating Lloris for his error. Now, though, they've also turned on Poch for his frankly ridiculous comments as they believe Lloris is undefendable after last night.
You can read The Lilywhites' responses to Pochettino's comments here:
Embarrassing statement
— Patrick Love (@PatrickLove14) October 25, 2018
Sorry Poch but completely disagree. Hugo may not owe his team mates an apology but he bloody well owes us fans one
— Jonny Ireland (@irelandofjonny) October 25, 2018
Was 100% a red card
— Patrick Robins (@patrick2288) October 25, 2018
One of the most misguided comments I've ever heard from poch.
— 75 Retro (@75Retro) October 25, 2018
he has everything to apologise for ..utter tosh from Poch..
— kev green (@kev_g1) October 25, 2018
In public certainly, but in private Poch has to be having reservations about Hugo's increasingly erratic nature. If he isn't then he should be.
— Gareth McCarter (@g2mcc) October 25, 2018
The Lilywhites are fuming with Lloris and the last thing they want is to see Pochettino stand up and defend him after his PSV blunder.
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By Michael Snyder
We haven't seen survey results like this since just before the last recession. Right now, 60 percent of Americans believe that a recession is "very or somewhat likely in the next year", and the reason why that figure is so high is because there is already a tremendous amount of evidence that the economy is slowing down all around us. As I have been documenting repeatedly, U.S. economic performance has not been this dismal since 2008 and 2009, and the slowdown seems to be gaining pace as we move toward the end of 2019. So it really shouldn't be a surprise that a solid majority of the country thinks that the next recession will officially begin very soon. The following comes from ABC News…
Ratings of the U.S. economy overall, 56% positive, are down from 65% last fall in this poll, produced for ABC by Langer Research Associates. Most ominously, 60% see a recession as very or somewhat likely in the next year. That's within sight of the 69% who said so in November 2007, in advance of the Great Recession.
But at the same time, U.S. consumers continue to pile up more debt at a frightening pace.
According to NBC News, total revolving credit shot up at an 11.25 annual pace during the month of July…
According to the Federal Reserve's consumer credit tracker, revolving credit — a category in which credit card debt predominates — increased at an annualized rate of 11.25 percent in July, the most recent month for which data is available.
"In terms of revolving debt, we see spikes like this every so often, but they don't jump by double digits all that much," said Matt Schulz, chief industry analyst at CompareCards. Typically, big jumps occur around the holidays, though — not in July.
If a severe economic downturn really is coming, the smart thing to do would be to get out of credit card debt.
But these days Americans have been trained to be very short-term thinkers. And when things start to get tight, it is really easy to put expenses on a credit card and worry about them later. This is something that I did when I was a much younger man, and it is something that millions of American families all over the nation are doing right now.
When the money simply isn't there, it is just so tempting to whip out a credit card. But credit card debt is one of the most insidious forms of debt because of the high interest rates most credit card companies charge. And at this moment credit card companies are jacking up rates to a degree that we haven't seen in many years…
WalletHub says average credit card APRs for people with good credit and business credit cardholders — at 20.9 percent and 18.5 percent, respectively — are the highest they've been since it began tracking rates in 2010.
For people with less than stellar credit, even those rates might be out of reach, McClary said. For example, a new applicant with a credit score in the low 600s might be offered an APR of about 22 percent, he said.
Unfortunately, the more debt that you accumulate, the less likely it becomes that you will ever start building up substantial wealth of your own.
Today, tens of millions of Americans are deep in debt and are working exceedingly hard to make other people rich. And this is one of the biggest reasons why well over half the nation is currently living in "asset poverty"…
Many Americans claim they simply don't earn enough money to build any type of savings account or amass any meaningful financial assets. Now, a troubling study out of Oregon State University finds some definite statistical truth to these sentiments, concluding that over 63% of American children and 55% of Americans live in "asset poverty."
In other words, most Americans are living right on the edge financially, and that is a very dangerous place to be. If you are not familiar with the term "asset poverty", the following is a pretty good definition…
Asset poverty means having few or no financial assets to fall back on in the event of a financial calamity, such as losing one's job or encountering a medical crisis. Some examples of common financial assets are vehicles, houses, savings accounts, and investments. Without these assets, weathering a financial crisis is extremely difficult.
When you really don't have any real wealth of your own, you are essentially living paycheck to paycheck, and a single major setback can be absolutely disastrous.
In America today, financial difficulties are one of the biggest reasons why so many of us are completely stressed out, and the next recession hasn't even officially begun yet.
But with each day we continue to get more numbers that tell us that big trouble is on the way. For example, we just learned that the U.S. lost 4,500 trucking jobs last month…
The trucking industry has been battling challenging circumstances so far in 2019 – which includes the loss of thousands of positions last month.
According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the industry lost 4,500 jobs between July and August.
And of course trucking companies continue to go bankrupt at a staggering pace. According to Business Insider, more than 600 trucking companies have already gone bankrupt so far this year…
Indicators from the trucking industry have been sour in 2019. In the first half of the year, around 640 trucking companies went bankrupt, according to industry data from Broughton Capital LLC. That's more than triple the number of bankruptcies from the same period last year — about 175.
Sometimes people think that I exaggerate when I warn people about what is coming. But the truth is that I am not exaggerating at all. If anything, I feel frustrated that I am not able to effectively communicate how bad it will actually be when things start to get really crazy.
As a nation, we have been making incredibly bad decisions for decades, and we have been running in the exact opposite direction of where we should be headed as fast as we can.
In life, all decisions have consequences, and we are going to pay an extraordinarily high price for our exceedingly foolish decisions.
For the moment, things are relatively quiet. But that quietness will not last for much longer.
About the author: Michael Snyder is a nationally-syndicated writer, media personality and political activist. He is the author of four books including Get Prepared Now, The Beginning Of The End and Living A Life That Really Matters. His articles are originally published on The Economic Collapse Blog, End Of The American Dream and The Most Important News. From there, his articles are republished on dozens of other prominent websites. If you would like to republish his articles, please feel free to do so. The more people that see this information the better, and we need to wake more people up while there is still time.
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Art and yoga go together so well that Becca has combined them as a therapeutic practice. She loves doing it herself and teaches workshops and one to ones. The sessions begin with yoga to relax and get into 'the zone'. Yoga helps you to connect to your body and become more present to enjoy the process of creativity rather than becoming fixated on a final product. Becca encourages clients to let go of the finished result and enjoy the process of creativity by experimenting with colour, texture and media.
Classes and workshops begin with an intention, such as 'listen to your body' or 'stay present using your breath' if it's a class for others then the theme is usually planned in advance but Becca sometimes changes it once she has a sense of the group and what their individual needs are on that particular day.
When we practice activities such as yoga and meditation it is easier to tap into our creativity and wisdom. We lose inhibitions such as 'I can't paint, I'm not very arty' or 'what happens if it doesn't look very good' and we get absorbed in the beauty of doing. For people that suffer with chronic pain or anxiety it can be a great therapeutic exercise to practice.
'The two compliment each other so well that I'm not sure where one ends and the other begins, personally I find that the yoga helps me to lose my inhibitions by enabling me to focus and relax without over-thinking. I feel like my hands then create without me thinking about, it's just a case of doing. The postures and poses of the yoga practice are key players and I'm loving the process of forming sequences which compliment artistic expression.'


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In my effort to keep this blog updated more frequently this year than any other year, I'm going to talk about wrestling again. I don't do it that often but figured I'm do it here.
NJPW is the critically acclaimed, second largest wrestling promotion in the world. Dominion is their second biggest show of the year behind Wrestle Kingdom which is at the start of January. This is also the big show after their long running Best of Super Juniors (BOSJ) tournament and the major turning point of the year before G1 Climax tournament kicks off feuds that will lead into the new year. So a big show. Lets get into it.
I watched this from midnight to just before five am. I don't normally watch live because I don't want to but I'm getting tired of waking up after a big show and having big things spoiled before I have a chance to watch the VOD. This is only the third show I've streamed live since getting NJPWWorld account a few years back.
1. Suzuki-gun (El Desperado and Yoshinobu Kanemaru) (c) defeated Roppongi 3K (SHO and YOH) in 9:29-Tag team match for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship
NJPW roster is broken into stables, some of which have aesthetics. Suzuki-Gun, named after wrestling/MMA legend Minoru Suzuki's aesthetic is mean and win at all costs. Masked wrestler El desperado and veteran Kanemaru definitely live up to the "win at all costs" motto. RPGK are youngsters who are part of CHAOS. A stable with no aesthetic really. A strange mishmash of personalities but they have a lot of titles so it works. Now SHO and YOH are the ace tag team of junior heavyweight division since returning from excursion last year. Wrestlers trained in NJPW's dojo system go over seas for a while to better grow. These two also got a new "sexy!" photobook out and everything. It was a surprise they lost here, really. They won singles matches against these guys in BOSJ tournament and are becoming fan faves. However the story is that they're still young and have a lot to learn? The match was good. nice hot opener with a loud crowd. The junior division will be (mostly) put on ice after the brief Kizuna Road tour so that the company can focus on heavyweights.
2. Taguchi Japan (Juice Robinson and David Finlay) defeated CHAOS (Jay White and YOSHI-HASHI) in 7:26
Taguchi Japan is not really a stable. Pretty much everyone who was not part of a stable/team was called New Japan Army but junior star (and WWE's Finn Balors old partner) Ryusuke Taguchi sort of stepped up as captain of everyone. Anyway Juice and Finlay (son of legendary Fit Finlay and a fourth generation wrestler) took on random CHAOS pairing of YOSHI-HASHI and US Champion Jay White. This was predictable as NJPW has a big San Francisco show coming up in July and speculation around White defending. So Juice pinned him, then made motions for the belt. That's the only story here. This was skippable.
3. Suzuki-gun (Minoru Suzuki and Zack Sabre Jr.) defeated CHAOS (Tomohiro Ishii and Toru Yano) in 8:42
The odd thing about this, is all the gold is from a small British indy wrestling company called Revolution Pro. One of NJPW's partners. So Suzuki and ZSJ are the RevPro tag champs and Ishii the RevPro Heavyweight champ, and he won that from ZSJ. Also, apparently Suzuki and Ishii are angry with each other. Suzuki is a legit guy, one of the founders of Japanese MMA. ZSJ is the best technician in pro-wrestling with too many damn holds. Ishii is a bruiser, tough as nails. Yano is a comedy wrestler and cheater. Caught up? Anyway, this was good. Suzuji and Ishii brought the mean. ZSJ countered a Yano low blow (strike to the balls) into an attack on Yano's arm using his thighs.
4. Michael Elgin defeated Hirooki Goto (c) and Taichi in 13:46-Three way match for the NEVER Openweight Championship
NJPW does have too many titles. This one's original purpose is forgotten and exists now for guys who are important enough to need direction. Goto (of CHAOS) is the NJPW bridesmaid, never going to be the top dude but in his role as gatekeeper (midcard guy who can beat top card guys and it doens't hurt him to lose to lower card guys) he is great. Taichi (Suzuki-Gun) use to be a junior and is now heavyweight. he is a divisive figure. Not as divisive as Mike Elgin (not going to get into that garbage). Three way matches go wrong a lot because you have to account for the third person, especially in one fall to a finish match. This one over delivered, becoming real good. Goto was the fighting champion, Elgin was the power, and Taichi was the asshole trying to pick his spots. Crowd got into this one, they rarely get three way matches like this.
5. The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) defeated Los Ingobernables de Japon (Sanada and Evil) (c) in 15:03-Tag team match for the IWGP Tag Team Championship
YB of Bullet Club (maybe?)/Elite (definitely) made the transition from junior division where they dominated to heavyweight division earlier this year. Basically it just means they were given the a-okay to switch divisions really. Now Bullet Club is NJPW's most popular international brand. You've probably seen those shirts. LIJ is the most popular brand in Japan, which is actually based on a brand from Mexico's CMLL which barely exists anymore. LIJ is the smallest stable with only 5 members, two juniors and three heavyweights. So this was a very good match. A lot of heavyweight tag matches are forgettable. Too much belt trading, too many multi-team matches. EVIL and SANADA were suppose to represent the company looking to rebuild with two popular midcard guys who are part of their most popular brand. Bucks however are the world traveled tag team masters so… yeah. They won the titles.
6. Bullet Club (Cody, Hangman Page and Marty Scurll) defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi, Jushin Thunder Liger and Rey Mysterio Jr. in 11:35
Cody (formerly Cody Rhodes, son of wrestling legend Dusty) is the (maybe?) current leader of BC, though he rarely works NJPW as he is contracted to NJPW partner Ring of Honor in the states. Still, he's out for these big shows. So is his partners, though Mart Scurll was just in the BOSJ tournament, finishing third in his block. Their opponents is NJPW superstar Hiroshi Tanahashi, influential legend Jushin Thunder Liger, and lucha libre/WWE megastar Rey Mysterio Jr. This was good. Nothing much else to say about it.
7. Hiromu Takahashi defeated Will Ospreay (c) in 20:20-Singles match for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship
BOSJ 25 winner Hiromu Takahashi gets his title shot against the champ a week after a grueling finals. Ospreay, the champ finished second in his block but has been havign an amazing year since winning the title in January. Background, Hiromu is LIJ. Punk look, crazy antics, almost childlike wonder. He is a company superstar. he lost the title a year ago and has been trying to get the belt back. So his path has crossed with ospreay's multiple times before. Ospreay, repping CHAOS, won the title a second time in January in a four corners match that included Hiromu. Then beat Hiromu in his first defense of his second title reign. Ospreay has had an incredible year. Also, both guys are crazy and Ospreay almost broke his neck a few months ago.
This was dynamite. Aggressive, action packed, with moments that would make you cringe. These two are on top of their game and the crowd was behind Hiromu. Best match of the show in my opinion.
8. Chris Jericho defeated Tetsuya Naito (c) in 17:16-Singles match for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship
WWE, hell, wrestling fans in general know Chris Jericho. he worked in Japan early in his career but really we count this as his second NJPW match. His opponent, NJPW superstar and leader of LIJ, Tetsuya Naito. Naito portrays calm, apathetic but dynamic. This was mean, and scary. Naito had cuts around his eyes and was bleeding from his ear by the end of this. Jericho is wrestling unlike anything before. Might be his age, but he wrestles with such aggression and recklessness. This match had a few flubs but I felt a level of hate here that was intense. Surprise victor and WOW!
9. Kenny Omega defeated Kazuchika Okada (c) 2-1 in 1:04:50-No time limit two out of three falls match for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship
Leader of CHAOS, Okada is the ace of the company. He dethroned the former ace (Tanahashi). He's broken most the records for the IWGP Heavyweight championship. Longest single title reign (4th reign at 720 days), most combined days (1516 days), and most successful title defenses in a single title reign (12). He's just missing combined successful defenses. His 4th reign will be fondly remembered for the amount of classics its produced like against Katsuyori Shibata or Hiroshi Tanahashi and of course Kenny Omega. The once leader of Bullet Club, member of Being the Elite, and one half of the Golden Lover's with Kota Ibushi. Omega won the 2016 G1 Climax and challenged Okada only to lose in a match that had the world buzzing. The two did it ago at least years Dominion but it ended in a draw. The two went at it a couple months later in G1 Climax tournament where Omega put the champ away.
Okada had to put away other people in that time but the thought of losing one match, of being 1-1-1 against Omega has gnawed at him. So after beating Tanahashi at Dontaku, he challenged Omega. No time limit. Omega raised the stakes, 2 out of 3 falls. Omega, since Dominion, won and lost the US title. Went to the finals of 2017 G1 Climax but lost to Naito. Fought off Jericho. Battled for control of BUllet Club against Cody. reunited with his former partner, rival, boyfriend Kota Ibushi. That leads here. Ibushi in his corner, Omega went about winning the title. A tense, long, brutal match. Okada taking the first fall with a roll up pin. Omega winning with his finisher the One Winged Angel. Then the third fall where Okada could not unleash a good Rainmaker lariat and cover. Omega fought through, finally dethroning Okada.
Now, I prefer their first match overall. But this was great.
Final Thoughts: Only one championship did not change hands. The only native Japanese with titles are juniors. This is a big deal. Anyway, top to bottom great show, one of the best wrestling cards of the year.


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- "You do not want to make an enemy of the Genii."
- ―Cowen
The Genii are humans from a planet in the Pegasus galaxy. To other humans, they appear to be simple farmers, but this is a ruse to disguise their true nature: a technologically advanced military society.
The Genii are at a technological level resembling that of 1940s Earth. As this level of technology is sufficient for the Wraith to consider them a potential threat, the Genii have used extreme measures to defend their society. Most of their civilization is hidden in massive Underground Bunkers, originally built as shelters from long-since forgotten conflicts. Within these bunkers, the Genii train their military and develop new technology in secret. On the surface, a small contingent of farmers presents the facade of a simple people to outsiders, though their farming operations are equally important to providing for the Genii below. To outsiders, the Genii are known for their tava beans, and frequently trade them with other worlds. Among their allies and trade partners are the Athosians, and to a more limited degree, the Manarians.
The Genii go to great lengths to protect this image of themselves as simple farmers. Their trading partners, with rare exceptions, are never made aware of the true nature of the Genii, and any who discover it, should they not prove useful, are summarily executed to preserve the secret. The Genii view outsiders with suspicion, seeing them not as potential allies but merely as a resource to be exploited for their own gain, though this seems to have changed somewhat after Ladon Radim's rise to power.
Even with their relatively advanced technology, the Genii could never hope to defeat the Wraith on their own. Nevertheless, they began developing nuclear weapons with which to strike back at the Wraith. They intended to launch a coordinated strike which would destroy as many Hive ships as possible during their hibernation, when the Wraith were at their weakest. However, this plan suffered from several flaws. The Atlantis expedition had woken the Wraith, rendering it impossible to strike many of the now-active ships. In addition, the sheer number of Hive ships in the galaxy prevented any possible coordinated strike, and the planet-bound Genii had no means of destroying vessels on worlds where the Stargate was placed in orbit. (SGA: "Underground", "The Storm", "Coup D'etat")
Military strength
The Genii are run by a military dictatorship, and as such have a significant military force at their disposal. They maintain multiple safe houses and military outposts on many Stargate-accessible worlds across the Pegasus Galaxy. These locations are watched by Genii caretakers. They also have a large network of spies and covert informants that allow the Genii a broad understanding of the events in distant parts of the Pegasus Galaxy. Though their original plan to use nuclear weapons on the dormant Wraith Hive ships has been rendered untenable, Ladon Radim claims that the Genii still have several attacks against the Wraith planned, attacks that could supposedly severely cripple their species.
Civilians seem to be rare if not entirely absent in Genii society. All the Genii encountered thus far, regardless of profession, have held military rank. During Cowen's rule of the Genii, he possessed an elite guard who served as his personal enforcers until their destruction during Ladon's coup.
Due to the Genii's relatively advanced technology, they are desired trading partners to those they reveal their true natures to (e.g. the Manarians). Teyla Emmagan considered the Genii the Pegasus galaxy's best hope after the Atlantis expedition had temporarily been forced to retreat back to Earth. (SGA: "Underground", "The Storm", "Coup D'etat", "The Return, Part 1")
- "We're about sixty years ahead of you."
- ―Rodney McKay
The Genii have technology roughly equivalent to that of Earth near the end of World War II. Their dress and aesthetics are suggestive of this era, as well. They have developed various projectile firearms, ranging from pistols and shotguns to automatic weapons. They also have computer technology consistent with the WW2 era, as well as Cathode Ray Tube technology for audio and visual projection. Their radio technology is advanced enough to send analog video transmissions. Needless to say, however, the Stargate is their only means of interplanetary travel.
The Genii have the ability to construct and power significant Underground Bunkers, some the size of a small city. Their power generation abilities are great enough for Wraith Hive ships to be able to pick them up on scanners while active, so the Genii deactivate them in preparation for a Wraith attack.
The Genii have directed much effort into developing nuclear weapons to use against the Wraith; however, their research into that field is lacking in several key areas. They have insufficient radiation shielding, and until educated otherwise believed the radiation to be harmless. They had no means of treating the resulting radiation poisoning, either, until aided by the Atlantis expedition. They had difficulty separating weapons-grade Uranium-235 from the undesirable Uranium-238, though they had managed to build up a fair supply regardless, and they lacked the necessary explosives expertise to initiate fission in a critical mass. (SGA: "Underground", "Coup D'etat")
With the help of Dr. Rodney McKay, the Genii were able to develop prototype A-bombs, two of which were given to Atlantis for use in defending the city during the siege of Atlantis. The initial prototypes were incomplete, but they eventually managed to perfect working versions. The Genii employ fully-functional nuclear devices for the first time a year later. It should be noted that the Genii possess no weapons platform from which to deploy these bombs; they are simply very powerful explosives. (SGA: "The Siege, Part 2", "Coup D'etat")
Before discovery by the Tau'ri
- "The Genii were once a great confederation of planets. Millennium ago, the Wraith had driven us to the brink of total annihilation. Our forefathers sought the protection of bunkers such as these -- originally created for wars long forgotten — and it was here that a small number of our people managed to survive undetected."
- ―Cowen
Approximately one thousand years ago, the Genii were the focal point of a great multi-planetary Confederation. However, when the Wraith emerged as a galactic power, they immediately began destroying any who might be able to challenge them, and the Genii were eventually driven to the brink of annihilation. The ancestors of the Genii sought protection within Underground Bunkers that were originally created for wars. It was there that a small number of Genii managed to survive, undetected by the Wraith, where they made technological developments entirely in secret.
Many generations ago, during a culling, the Genii successfully shot down a Wraith Dart. Though lives were lost in the event, the ability to resist in even the slightest way gave the Genii hope. This Dart contained a Wraith data storage device, which allowed the Genii to study their enemy's technology, as well as begin to mount plans against them. They endeavored to perfect a nuclear weapon, with which to destroy the majority of the Wraith fleet while they were hibernating. However, although they could produce plutonium, they couldn't perfect a triggering mechanism. (SGA: "Underground")
Early contact with the Atlantis expedition
When the food supply of the Atlantis expedition occupying Atlantis began to run out, they were forced to seek trading partners. Relying on their Athosian allies, a team led by Major John Sheppard travelled to the Genii homeworld to initiate negotiations. When Dr. Rodney McKay discovered an entrance to the Genii Underground Bunker complex and realized the truth about the Genii's two-faced identity, the team was threatened by the Genii leader Cowen. However, Sheppard pressed that both societies' ultimate enemy was the Wraith, and that attacking each other would only benefit their mutual enemy.
A joint strike force was formed to steal valuable intelligence from a Wraith Hive ship. Though successful in their mission, Tyrus was abandoned on the Hive ship and the Genii held Teyla Emmagan responsible. The Genii subsequently betrayed the team and tried to steal their C-4 explosives, which they believed could help their triggering problems, as well as a Puddle Jumper. However, the Atlantis team had expected the change of heart and brought two additional Jumpers as backup. Sheppard and his team were able to escape back to Atlantis, and Sheppard took the stolen Wraith data device as payment, further infuriating Cowen. (SGA: "Underground")
After that the Genii and the Atlantis expedition considered each other enemies. When Atlantis was threatened by a huge storm and most of the expedition was forced to relocate to Manaria, the Genii attempted to take over the city. Two Tau'ri soldiers were lost, and the city was almost destroyed, but eventually the Genii failed. However, they lost more than sixty soldiers in the process, most at the hands of John Sheppard himself, who activated the Stargate shield, killing the arriving support troops. (SGA: "The Storm", "The Eye")
Several months later, Sheppard's team was again confronted by the Genii. During their search for a Zero Point Module on the planet Dagan, the team was captured by Commander Acastus Kolya, who had also commanded the Genii's attempted takeover of Atlantis. It was only when the ZPM had been found that the team was able to turn the tables on their captors. Sheppard allowed Kolya to escape, although he did promise not to be so forgiving during their next encounter. (SGA: "The Brotherhood")
Détente and change of leadership
As the Wraith had been awakened from hibernation, they finally came to cull the Genii homeworld. Although their nuclear weapons were operational at the time, they had no way to deliver the weapons to the approaching Hive ships, and the Genii had no other defense against the invaders. Still, with advance knowledge of the incoming attack, they were able to deactivate their underground reactors before being detected by the Wraith. Though hundreds of lives were lost on the surface, thousands more survived in the bunkers below.
When Atlantis itself came under attack by three Hive ships six days later, the Atlantis expedition had no weapons left to defend themselves with. Knowing the Genii were anxious to test one of their new Nuclear warheads on the Wraith, Dr. Elizabeth Weir brokered an agreement with their leaders. Two of their warheads were sent to Atlantis. The first was detonated inside a Hive ship by sneaking it in using a Puddle Jumper. (SGA: "The Siege, Part 2")
When Ladon Radim toppled his own government by killing Cowen, the relationship between the Genii and the Atlantis expedition significantly improved, most likely in gratitude for medical aid the expedition provided for the many Genii, including Radim's sister, suffering as a result of their poor understanding of radiation poisoning. (SGA: "Coup D'etat")
In demonstration of their improved ties with the expedition, Ladon and the new Genii government helped Atlantis in tracking down a group of renegades, led by Commander Acastus Kolya, who had abducted Lt. Colonel John Sheppard. However, as Kolya considered himself the only rightful leader of the Genii and was bent on eventually staging a coup, Radim's help was not only motivated by altruism. Radim has since helped the Atlantis expedition, and even offers Teyla Emmagan and Ronon Dex a place with the Genii when they are temporarily evicted from Atlantis. (SGA: "Common Ground")
Sheppard, his team and Dr. Carson Beckett came into contact with Kolya and his group of rogue Genii again, most of whom had become mercenaries after the fall of Cowen as they didn't want to work for Ladon. Kolya's forces were defeated with help from Lucius Lavin and the villagers on the planet. The confrontation took place on and Kolya was finally killed by Sheppard. (SGA: "Irresponsible")
Later while escorting Harmony to some ruins on her planet as part of her becoming queen, Sheppard and Dr. Rodney McKay ended up coming against Genii soldiers hired by Harmony's sister, Mardola to kill her. After their leader, Toran was killed by Sheppard and the Mini-drones, the rest retreated. Ladon claimed to have no knowledge of the event saying those soldiers acted on their own. (SGA: "Harmony", "The Last Man")
Atlantis came on trial by the new Coalition of Planets, which the Genii were a part of. Richard Woolsey figured out that the Genii were in fact behind the trial as, with the expedition out of the way, they'd be the most advanced civilization in the Coalition and would be the military power behind it. Ultimately, this attempt failed but, it is unknown how this has affected the relationship between the Genii and the expedition. (SGA: "Inquisition")
Worlds under Genii control
- Genii homeworld
- Kolya's planet
- M5V-801 (Genii Mining facility, abandoned)
- Unnamed Planet (Genii armory)
- Unknown number of planets in Genii Confederation
Notable Genii
- Acastus Kolya
- Cassel Massan
- Dahlia Radim
- Ladon Radim
- Athor
- Cowen
- Fortnum
- Haemon
- Heiron
- Idos
- Lanko
- Pranos
- Prenum
- Sora Tyrus
- Tathal
- Toran
- Tyrus
External links
- GateWorld's article on Genii in The Stargate Omnipedia
- Genii on Wikipedia


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