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In anticipation of the Red Sox-Rays playoff series, the following sentence appeared in articles on multiple online sports pages: "The Rays are an amazing 82-18 when they allow four runs or less."
It should be "four runs or fewer."
Less is used with mass nouns – things we can't count individually – while fewer is correct when the items can be counted:
Less offense, fewer runs;
Less rain, fewer umbrellas;
Less ink, fewer words.
You know the "10 Items or Less" line at Stop & Shop? It should be "10 Items or Fewer" because you can count the fifteen items in my basket. Back in 2008, a British grocery chain, in a display of extraordinary linguistic sensitivity, sidestepped the issue by changing its signs to read "Up to 10 Items." Some questioned if that meant "ten items and no more" or "nine items or fewer." It's enough to make you shoplift.
This is English, so there are exceptions. Time, money, and distance words turn the rule on its head: "We'll arrive in less than five hours," "I have less than $10 in my pocket," and "I was driving less than 120 miles an hour, officer – what's the problem?"
The Rays are an amazing 82-18 when they allow four runs or fewer. Let's hope the Sox score five or more today – up to 10, even.


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Gift certificates for "Air travel" is an original and unusual gift for a birthday, wedding, anniversary!
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Give a Friend to the Other Sky !!! Balloonists will help you realize the following dreams: - to fly in a balloon - rent aeronautical equipment - Conduct a non-standard advertising campaign - get unforgettable impressions in the sky and make new friends.
Club "Aeronauts-Voronezh" pays great attention to flight safety and professional training of piloting balloons. Our flying fleet is based on certified balloons from leading foreign and domestic aeronautical manufacturers.
Our Club is one of the leaders in the field of small aircraft. The club employs high-class aviation specialists, professional managers, enthusiastic about the sky.
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Bartholomew prays for Atatürk's reforms in Thessaloniki
THESSALONIKI – Hürriyet
Bartholomew and 10 clerics accompanying him visited the Atatürk House Museum in Thessaloniki. AP PhotoGreek Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew said he prayed for the continuation of the reforms introduced by the founder of the modern Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, while visiting his house-turned-museum in Thessaloniki on Oct. 24.
"We are happy to visit the founder of the republic's renovated house in Thessaloniki. While asking for a blessing from God, we pray to the great God for the continuation of [Atatürk's] reforms forever and for the realization of his 'Peace at home, peace on Earth" saying more and more over the years," wrote Bartholomew in the visitors' book at the Atatürk House Museum.
Bartholomew and 10 clerics accompanying him visited the museum, opened in August after a 13-month renovation. This was his first visit to the museum in 16 years.
Before visiting the museum, Bartholomew paid a visit to the Turkish Consul General in Thessaloniki and met with consul general Tuğrul Biltekin.
"I visit the Turkish and Greek embassies in all the countries I visit. I do not visit consul generals. But I have made an exception for you," Bartholomew told Biltekin during the meeting.
Biltekin said they last met in 2000 in London and added that he was "honored" by Bartholomew's visit, adding "it is impossible for someone who meets you not to love you."


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Inter-state transfer of teachers from the State of Andhra Pradesh to the State of Telangana
Inter-state transfer of 19 teachers on spouse grounds from the State of Andhra Pradesh to the State of Telangana – Orders – Issued vide GO 44 Dt:05-02-2019
1.Cir.Memo.No.9940/SPF&MC/2015, GA(SPF&MC) Dept., dt.07.08.2017, 27.11.2017, 06.08.2018 & 11.01.2019.
2.From the Special Chief Secretary to Govt.(FAC), School Education Dept., Govt. of Telangana, Hyderabad. Lr.No.7604/Ser.II/A1/2018, dt.29.12.2018.
In the Circular Memo 1st read above, the Government of Andhra Pradesh and the Government of Telangana have issued certain guidelines for effecting Inter State Transfers of the employees working in both the States.
In the reference 2nd read above, the School Education Dept., Govt. of Telangana, Hyderabad has furnished 33 inter-state transfer proposals from A.P. to Telangana on spouse grounds in accordance with guidelines issued in the Circular Memo.No.9940/SPF&MC/2015, dated 07.08.2017 and have conveyed "No objection" in respect of the 33 teachers who are working in A.P. and seeking transfer to Telangana on spouse grounds and for relieving from Andhra Pradesh to report before Government of Telangana for posting orders.
Government, after careful examination of the matter, hereby order to effect the Inter-state transfer of the following 19 teachers from the State of Andhra Pradesh to the State of Telangana on spouse grounds subject to assign the last rank next to last regular candidate in the State of Telangana and also other conditions stipulated in the reference 1st read above.
Teachers list is given in the GO copy which can be downloaded from the below attachment.
The Commissioner of School Education, A.P., Ibrahimpatnam is hereby directed to take necessary further action and issue relieving orders to the individuals with instructions to report before the Government of Telangana, Hyderabad for posting orders in respective districts where their spouses are working in Telangana.
The individuals effected in this inter-state transfer are not entitled for TA / DA as per the guidelines issued in the Circular Memo 1st read above.
All the above transfers should be strictly in compliance of the guidelines issued in the Circular Memo. 1st read above.
The Commissioner of School Education, A.P., Ibrahimpatnam shall take necessary further action in the matter accordingly.


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Harrisville, located in Weber County north of Ogden, has a population of about 5,800 as of 2012. It was settled in 1850 by Urban Stewart, who built the first log house in the area. One night in mid-September, he heard a noise in his corn patch and shot at a moving object. This "object" turned out to be a Shoshone Indian Chief, who died from the wound. The Shoshone people retaliated by killing another white man in the area. After this tragedy, Stewart was forced to leave the county. In 1851, Martin Henderson Harris, for whom the city was later named, built a log home in the area. Harrisville was incorporated in 1962, and in 1964, when it was made a third-class city, the population was 867.
In 1976, the city bought the property that was originally owned by the Martin Harris family and built the Martin Henderson Harris Bicentennial Park and Cabin. Residents can rent this cabin, which has become a popular place for wedding, family reunions, and community gatherings. Over the years it has been remodeled and upgraded to make it more comfortable and functional.
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of Harrisville, and to provide a legacy for future generations, the community created a time capsule in 2012. Residents submitted personal and family information and pictures, which were placed in a binder and buried with the capsule, along with an activity scrapbook of the previous 50 years. The Harrisville History Committee, in addition to publishing Harrisville Horizons, a complete history of the area, has compiled a biography collection of Harrisville residents over the age of 80 who spent the majority of their life in the city. The committee has also put together a free pamphlet that provides a self-guided tour of historical sites.
Each summer, residents celebrate Heritage Days with a parade, vendor booths, games, activities, entertainment, a midnight 5K run, golf tournament, youth dance, food, and fireworks. The Youth City Council holds an annual Easter Egg Hunt, and each winter the community looks forward to Santa at the Cabin. The Parks and Recreation Department, in addition to offering youth and adult sports, is in the process of installing a disc golf course. The city also offers no-cost community garden plots, and from Memorial Day through Labor Day, kids enjoy the Splash Pad. Harrisville and Marriott – Slaterville join together for a weekly Senior Citizen lunch and activity, as well as free yoga classes and line dancing.
At West Property Management, we are familiar with the Harrisville area and would love to offer you our services. Download our owner information packet today and see for yourself all the benefits of hiring a property manager. Upon receiving a signed management agreement, we are able to get most properties into our system within 24 hours. We will work with you on any issues that might limit the potential rental of your property, and if you are changing management companies, we will coordinate all of the specifics for you. We will gather information, notify tenants, collect keys, and begin showing your property. We will even get utilities set up. We work hard to increase your bottom line and help you make the most of your investment. We are accredited with the Better Business Bureau.


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The hardwood slatted floors of Van Gent are designed specifically for the welfare of the birds, this results in an excellent result for the poultry farmer. The slatted floors of solid hardwood have a very long lifespan and are easy to install. The wood is planed on four sides, has rounded corners and the floors are constructed with stainless steel staples. This guarantees a safe place for the hens.
The base of the hardwood slatted floors is available in wood or galvanized steel. The slatted floors are suitable for layers and layer breeders/heavy breeders. They are available in the standard size of 1.20 x 1.00 meter with a slat distance of 25mm or 20mm with durability class 1. It is possible to integrate the slatted floors with perches. The delivery time is short and flexible.
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The Van Gent plastic slats features durability and an open design. The lattice structure ensures that the birds have a good grip and provides excellent filtration. This promotes the welfare of the hens and is reflected in the result of production. The plastic slats are made of polypropylene and is UV stabilized making it durable and easy to clean. The plastic slats are easy to stack and take up little space during transport. The slats are available in the standard size of 0.98 x 0.625 meter or in the larger size, 1.17 x 0.625 meter.
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As the closing of Marc by Marc Jacobs looms, Luella Bartley and Katie Hillier (the duo who have been in charge of the brand – and its attention-grabbing revival – for the past three seasons) are still sending out with some really great bags. The diffusion line will fold into the main line, with their lower price points remaining, so it's not like we're going to miss these Frugal Snob bags entirely. But I would snap up your latest favorites now, just to be safe.
Like the Lip Lock bag. The combination of simplicity with attention to detail and the trim is what makes it. Plus, their trademark metal closure packs a pleasing punch, and a front pocket with a separate flap is always a crowd-pleaser for organized types. Black Saffiano leather with skinny white trim is precise and versatile, but if you really want to get a little piece of history, opt for the smooth white leather that features the colorful, abstracted MBMJ logo. Marc by Marc Jacobs bag on Ssense in black or white for $330.
Wear with: If you loved Marc Jacobs' ultra-utilitarian Spring collection, but weren't as keen on the price tags that came with it, pick up Marc by Marc's cotton-drill dress. It's got all of the army inspiration for a percentage of the price. On NET-A-PORTER for $276 (from $460).


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Fire in Big Chailuri Forest localized
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The fire, which broke out in Big Chailuri Forest in Sagarejo district of eastern Kakheti region last evening, has been localized for the time being.
According to Emergency Situations Management Agency, 4 fire-fighting brigades are working at disaster site. The cause of the fire and the space of burnt territory are not determined yet.
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Symposium on motor vehicle crash injury planned at U-M
September 23, 2012
The Symposium on Population Variability and Occupant Factors in Crash Injury will be held at Palmer Commons on the campus of the University of Michigan on October 18 and 19, 2012. This inaugural event, hosted by the International Center for Automotive Medicine (ICAM), will bring together experts from industry, academia, insurance, and government to present and discuss research to better understand and prevent injuries in motor vehicle crashes.
Motor vehicle crash injury continues to exact a huge toll worldwide. Changes in the population (e.g., aging, obesity, vehicle ownership) and vehicles (e.g., structure, airbags, electronics) have altered the pattern and severity of injuries observed in real world motor vehicle crashes. This symposium will bring together international experts from public health, medicine, biomechanics, governmental agencies, and the automotive industry to highlight emerging trends from population and laboratory-based studies. The goal of the symposium is to identify new areas of need or opportunity and to encourage parties from diverse backgrounds, nations, and institutions to develop innovative collaborations to prevent crash injuries.
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To James Madison from Horatio Gates Spafford, 15 June 1814
From Horatio Gates Spafford
Albany, 6 Mo. 15, 1814.
Esteemed Friend
I know not what may be the views of Administration, but I have taken upon myself to deny that those in whom the national trust is deposited to guard the Constitution, should be the first to design its overthrow. To cover real designs, it is not uncommon to impute to opponents in political life, purposes which we intend. It is said by many & by many believed, that our government will soon be changed, & the advocates for change are certainly neither few nor feeble. In 20 places in a day, one may hear circles discussing the prospective change, & painting, in glowing colors, the glory of a limited monarchy, with its many advantages over a Republic. If Administration believes there is no danger in all this system of treasonable discussion, let it not judge too lightly of the effect of its combinations. I am still devoted to the Constitution, & that Constitution equally administered to all. None proscribed in innocence, none protected in crime. I wish to see the friends of the Constitution, distinguished from its foes; & let that be the only distinction of party names. The present is no time to trifle with men or opinions. Government does not know how formidable is the phalanx of opposition, nor how bold & desperate.
May I speak plainly, assured of confidence? If so, then, I have been lately told by a noted British Partizan, that Baltimore is to be burnt by the British, "within a very few weeks," & that he was then going to the Lines, (toward Canada) for a certain purpose. He has gone. I am perfectly convinced that concerted movements will soon be arranged by these men with the British on our N. frontier. Indeed, the same man intimated as much, & pretty plainly. He had lately been in Virginia. Now—these are some of the grounds for my fears. May I not be alarmed!
I would say more, but how I do know that the Government regards these things as worthy of attention?
Where sleeps the guardian genius of America, or is she smothered forever amidst the rubbish of party contest. Heaven save my country, united & free. I am thy friend, & the friend of all those who love the Constitution.
H.G. Spafford.
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Man arrested after allegedly fleeing Montgomery County Precinct 2 deputies on motorcycle
A man was injured Thursday after he crashed the motorcycle he was driving while allegedly running from Montgomery County Precinct 2 Constable deputies near North Loop 336.
Michael Earl Lingo, 36, was taken to Conroe Regional Medical Center and treated for injuries. His condition is unknown.
According to information from Precinct 2, a deputy noticed the motorcycle which appeared to allegedly have an altered license plate. As the deputy approached the vehicle, Lingo sped away. After chasing Lingo for more than five miles, Lingo crashed the bike near Mike Meador Parkway.
"Even after the crash, the rider continued to try to evade (the deputy) by crawling into the nearby woods," a release from Precinct 2 stated. Lingo was arrested without further incident.
During a search of Lingo and his backpack, deputies allegedly discovered a clear plastic baggy containing what was later found to weigh more than two ounces of marijuana. Deputies also allegedly found methamphetamine residue, two digital scales, two medicine bottles containing miscellaneous jewelry, four counterfeit $20 bills, and a total of $1,143 in cash. The items, along with Lingo's cell phone, iPod and a thumb drive were seized and placed into evidence pending search warrants to access those devices, according to Precinct 2 officials.
Deputies reported while processing the evidence, they allegedly observed numerous text messages pop up on Lingo's phone consistent with dealing narcotics. Charges are pending.


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When: Saturday, June 13th, 11:00am (Registration at 10:30am)
Entry Fee: $20.00 ($16.00 for Stronghold Members), price includes pizza and two drinks.
Format: 2000pts, 3 Rounds, 8th Edition Rules, Nagash Army Composition Rules (50% Lords etc.), Undead Leagions and Legions of Chaos armies allowed.
Prizes: The prize pool is the total cost of entry minus the cost of lunch. The prize pool is store credit, given out to the Best General, Best Presentation, Best Sport, and Best Overall.


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Shelf Life: 2 Years
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Appearance: White Or Almost Crystalline Powder Or Colorless Cr
Assay: 98.5-101.0%
Function: Support Liver Health, Hangover
CAS No: 52-90-4
Key Word: L-Cysteine Base
Molecular Weight: 121.158 G/mol
Packaging: 25kg drum
Productivity: 1000MT/year
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Product name: L-Cysteine Base
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Molecular Formula: C3H7NO2S
Molecular Weight:121.158 g/mol
L-Cysteine is one of building blocks of protein and plays very important roles in the body. The primary role of L-Cysteine is in the production of important antioxidants such as glutathione. In addition, it serves as precursors for synthesis of proteins, glutathione, taurine and coenzyme A. Besides of the application in feed, pet food, function food supplement and pharmaceuticals thanks to its biological function, it is widely used in other industries, such as bakery, flavour, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, due to its characteristic sulfhydryl group.
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1. Food grade: As a flour improver, nutritional supplement, antioxidants, L-Cysteine base is used in foods.
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Information about the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier (informally: Staffie, Stafford, Staffy or Staff) is a medium-sized, short-coated, old-time breed of dog. It is an English dog, where it is the 5th most popular breed, and related to the bull terrier. Having descended from dog-fighting ancestors, it is muscular and courageous. It is the subject of breed specific legislation in some jurisdictions.
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a medium-sized, stocky, and very muscular dog with strong athletic ability, with a similar appearance to the American Staffordshire terrier and American pit bull terriers sharing the same ancestor. They have a broad head (male considerably more than female), defined occipital muscles, a relatively short foreface, dark round eyes and a wide mouth with a clean scissor-like bite (the top incisors slightly overlap the bottom incisors). The ears are small. The cheek muscles are very pronounced. Their lips show no looseness. From above, the head loosely resembles a triangle. The head tapers down to a strong well-muscled neck and shoulders placed on squarely spaced forelimbs. They are tucked up in their loins and the last 1-2 ribs of their ribcage are usually visible. Their tail resembles an old fashioned pump handle. Their hind quarters are well-muscled and are what give the Stafford drive when baiting. They are coloured brindle, black, red, fawn, blue, white, or any blending of these colors with white. White with any other colour broken up over the body is known as pied. Liver-colored, black and tan
dogs can occur but are rare. The coat is smooth and clings tightly to the body giving the dog a streamlined appearance.
The dogs stand 36 to 42 cm (14 to 17 in) at the withers and weigh 14 to 18 kg (31 to 40 lb) for males; bitches are 11 to 15.4 kg (24 to 34 lb).
Although individual differences in personality exist, common traits exist throughout the Staffords. Due to its breeding, and history, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is known for its character of indomitable courage, high intelligence, and tenacity. This, coupled with its affection for its friends, its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability, make it a foremost all-purpose dog. It has been said that "No breed is more loving with its family"
The breed is naturally muscular and may appear intimidating; however, because of their natural fondness for people, most Staffords are temperamentally ill-suited for guard or attack-dog training. Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppies are very easy to house train.
Since the British Dangerous Dogs Act made it illegal to own breeds such as the pit bull terrier, the press have reported many cases of attacks by Staffordshire Bull Terriers or dogs described as a "Staffordshire bull terrier cross" on children, adults and family pets. The RSPCA fears that breeders are renaming pit bull terriers as Staffordshire bull terriers to avoid prosecution. Also, the description "Staffordshire terrier cross" is frequently a euphemism for a dog such as the American Pit Bull Terrier. However, the Staffordshire bull terrier, like all dog breeds, is capable of dangerous behavior.
Several New South Wales state government reports analysing dog attacks have identified the Staffordshire bull terrier as the leading breed of dog responsible for biting humans (ahead of the Australian Cattle Dog, German Shepherd and Jack Russell Terrier) in that state. An earlier report into breed specific legislation observed the likely reason for breeds most popular in Australia, such as Staffordshire Bull Terriers and their crosses, being represented as having a higher involvement in aggressive behaviour towards humans is due to sheer number of them in the community, and that it is still only a small percentage of animals within these breeds that cause issues.
Staffordshire Bull Terriers are big-hearted and usually affectionate towards humans. They express their affection through jumping up, nuzzling, licking and pawing, and even when trained can still be 'fussy' with owners and others. Staffordshires are perhaps not suitable pets for those who prefer quiet, reserved dogs. Staffordshires are notably adaptable in terms of changing home or even owners, and unfortunately this can make them easy prey for dognappers.
RSPCA chief vet Mark Evans said: "Staffies have had a terrible press, but this is not of their own making – in fact they're wonderful dogs. If people think that Staffies have problems, they're looking at the wrong end of the dog lead! When well cared for and properly trained they can make brilliant companions. Our experience suggests that problems occur when bad owners exploit the Staffie's desire to please by training them to show aggression."
Before the 19th century, bloodsports such as bull baiting, bear baiting and cock fighting were common. Bulls brought to market were set upon by dogs as a way of tenderizing the meat and providing entertainment for the spectators; and dog fights with bears, bulls and other animals were often organized as entertainment for both royalty and commoners.
Early Bull and Terriers were not bred for the companion animals of today, but for the characteristic known as gameness, with the pitting of dogs against bear or bull and exotic animals testing this attribute along with the strength and skill of the dog. These early "proto-staffords" provided the ancestral foundation stock for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, the Bull Terrier, the American Pit Bull Terrier and American Staffordshire Terrier. This common ancestor was known as the "Bull and Terrier".
These bloodsports were officially eliminated in 1835 as Britain began to introduce animal welfare laws. Since dogfights were cheaper to organize and far easier to conceal from the law than bull or bear baits, bloodsport proponents turned to pitting their dogs against each other instead. Dog fighting was used as both a bloodsport (often involving gambling) and a way to continue to test the quality of their stock. For decades afterward, dog fighting clandestinely took place in pockets of working-class Britain and America. Dogs were released into a pit, and the last dog still fighting (or occasionally, the last dog surviving) was recognized as the winner. The quality of pluckiness or "gameness" was still highly prized, and dogs that gave up during a fight were reviled as "curs." Despite being trained to be aggressive towards fellow dogs they had to be of good temperament with people as the handler would have to bring the dog back to scratch for each round.
As time went on the modern breed has become one with a temperament suitable for a pet and companion. It gained respectability, becoming a dog worthy to show, and was accepted by The Kennel Club of the United Kingdom as the Staffordshire bull terrier in 1935. Examples of the breed currently found in the United States have no local fighting history, being descendants of the later show dogs who migrated over the Atlantic from the United Kingdom.
The breed attained recognition to The Kennel Club on 25 May 1935. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club was formed in June 1935, one month after the breed was recognised by the kennel club. It is unusual for a breed to be recognised without a club in existence first, and even more unusual for there not to have been a breed standard in place. A standard was not drawn up until June 1935 at the Old Cross Guns, a Black Country pub in Cradley Heath in the West Midlands. A group of 30 Stafford enthusiasts gathered there and devised the standard, as well as electing the club's first secretary, Joseph Dunn, a well-known figure in the breed. Challenge certificates were awarded to the breed in 1938, and the first champions were Ch. Gentleman Jim (bred by Joseph Dunn) and Ch. lady Eve (owned by Joseph Dunn), both taking their titles in 1939. During the 1980s owners started to breed from old British lines also importing Staffordshire Bull Terriers from Ireland which they believed to be truer to the original of the pre showing days. These dogs are often referred to as Irish Staffordshire Bull Terriers. Media reports often refer to this as a cover name for breeders to sell pitbulls illegally.
The breed was recognized in the U.S. by the American Kennel Club in 1975.


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The third and final area tryout for Sueño MLS 2016 will be held this weekend, with more than 400 aspiring young soccer players scheduled to participate in the nationally televised player search at tryouts hosted by the New York Red Bulls in Queens, New York, and Hanover, New Jersey.
Pre-registration for the New York Red Bulls event is full, but players are encouraged to sign up for the walk-up list starting at 7:30 am on Saturday. The tryouts are open to all boys ages 13-16.
Here's how it'll all go down: All registered players will participate in a tryout hosted by New York Red Bulls coaches and scouts on Saturday at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Fields 8 and 9 from 7:30 am-7 pm. By the end of Saturday, the scouts and coaches will whittle the field down to 22 field players and three goalkeepers, who will be invited back for a longer tryout at the Red Bulls' training facility in New Jersey on Sunday from 9:30 am-1 pm.
New York Red Bulls players will be in attendance at Saturday's tryout, and Univision Deportes personality Aly Villegas is scheduled to make a special appearance.
In addition to the tryouts, Sueño MLS will host a free goalkeeping clinic on Saturday from 1-2 pm at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Friends and family of participating players, as well as the general public, are invited to watch the tryouts and enjoy the interactive fan zone presented by the event partners.
Five field players and one goalkeeper will advance to the Sueño MLS finals, where they'll compete against finalists from the LA and Portland tryouts in Southern California from May 4-7. The top goalkeeper will be named El Portero Allstate, while the three best field players will earn a trip to Miami, where the Sueño MLS winner will be announced live on the popular Univision sports show República Deportiva on May 22. Both the Sueño MLS winner and El Portero Allstate will win a spot in their local MLS team's academy.
Now in its 10th year, Sueño MLS has discovered several top-notch players who went on to become pros or members of MLS academies. The most renowned Sueño winner is current Santos Laguna defender Jorge Villafaña, who won the inaugural Sueño MLS in 2007, played for Chivas USA and helped the Portland Timbers to MLS Cup 2015 before moving to Mexico in December.


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We have an enthusiastic one-year-old Siberian Husky and she is a gem! She is ALL Husky – she loves to dig and she sheds like there's no tomorrow. We can't imagine our lives without her! She is everything we wanted and MORE, in a back-talking little 38-pound package. We anticipated there would be extra cleaning, but were shocked when we were Swiffering the floor on a daily basis. Here are my best tips on how to keep your house tidy with a Husky!
#1. Get a robotic vacuum.
My husband won 'husband of the year' when he purchased me a Roomba for Christmas last year. I put the Roomba on a schedule with the free iRobot app, and it vacuums our home daily while we are away at work. It is an absolute lifesaver! Just make sure you have all your cords and socks picked up. I also shut doors to keep it out of every room except for our living and kitchen area. Those rooms get the most traffic from Sassy.
#2. Implement a cleaning schedule.
I have a stricter cleaning schedule for myself now that we have Sassy. She sleeps with us so I try to wash our sheets \once a week (on Sundays), and our throw blankets get washed every other week. I vacuum the rugs in the living room (we have laminate flooring) weekly, and the couch about every 2 weeks. We have learned to live with the hair but could even do this weekly if we wanted.
#3. Get a steam mop.
We picked up our steam mop on Black Friday about a year ago and it's been a lifesaver! We have a Shark because we have all-Shark-everything.
#4. Try to purchase neutral-colored items.
We have a gray area rug in our living room and our couch is a light greige. Gray and beige are great at hiding Husky puppy hairs!
#5. Get a great pet vacuum.
Shark makes a really great, affordable vacuum to pick up pet hair and dander. It does a really amazing job on our carpet and rugs. I think I only spent $150ish on it. It has literally lasted me 10 years. I replace the filters in it once a month since we have Sass now though.
#6. Change your air filter monthly.
We change our HVAC air filter monthly. We found it was building up with doggy dander and dust more regularly than we thought so we now change it monthly and it has really helped with the air quality.
#7. Get an air purifier.
Air purifiers are an inexpensive way to clear the air. We have ours in the room we spend the most time with Sassy in – the living room. I replace the filters monthly – you'll be surprised at the reduction of dust and doggy hair.


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I LOVE THE TRAIL -- but have some SAFETY CONCERNS.
I jog every other day on the trail and there are LOTS of bikes
and some of them are going 15 - 25 mph! Some speed this
fast even when there is much traffic going BOTH directions,
which is dangerous! Some of these bikes are going as fast
as a slow moving car! Fast enough to really HURT someone
BADLY if a collision occurs due to negligence.
There are baby buggies and slow solo walkers and couples
walking hand-in-hand and runners and about everything you'd
imagine or expect . . . in other words, a VERY MIXED POPULATION
with people moving at a VARIETY of speeds.
Some of the bikers seem to be trying to explore how FAST they
can go (disregarding safety concerns) not to mention an utter lack
of courtesy and regard for others, etc.
There ought to be a SPEED LIMIT posted or SOMETHING!
Someone may get badly injured!
This is a nice straight path. Mostly covered by trees so it's nice and shady! Very beautiful! Wish it were longer!
We rode this trail on 7/6/18. Started at Centennial Park and rode north. This is a great trail to ride on. Outstanding bridges, very well maintained! We will be back to ride this one again. If we had more time we would have done 2 loops on this one.
Great warm weather ride. Most of the trail passes through a heavy tree canopy on a flat and level path.We started from the IDOT trail head off Dirksen Parkway and road east to Rochester. Just off this end of the trail is a great little place called Walnut St. Winery. Stopped in for a bit of wine and cheese before returning back down the trail.
Loved it!! Flat, tree lined, quiet, came into Farmersville from Waggoner, road around that town, their is a subway sandwich shop and a few bars that serve food...will definetely be back !! Riding to truck stop made this ride 4.99 miles each way...enjoy!
Very rough trail. Needs attention. Could be a great one, but lots of holes.
It was pretty clear that they will be expanding this trail beyond it's current run from Stuart Park to Centennial Park. Due to time constraints I rode from Stuart to Iles Ave. and back. There's a very slight uphill run over that length, but it's not at all noticeable because the trail is very smooth. There were a constant flow of trail users, but it didn't feel crowded at all. There seemed to be an above average number of dog walkers on the trail, but I chalked that up to the dog run located in Stuart Park.
I had spent the day in workshops and at the State Capitol, so this was a perfect way to burn off some energy before a long drive home. I was very glad I made the stop and will likely do this again when I'm in Springfield.
My husband and I came over from Decatur to try some new bike trails. We were very pleasantly surprised at how much we enjoyed it. The tree cover is wonderful. We will drive over and ride it again. And we will recommend to others.
Another great ride and a job well done by the cities of Springfield and Chatham. Add the Wabash trail for a 22.5 mile out and back. A decent hill where the I 72 and train tracks bisect the ride. Pass through a short tunnel and about a .3 mile climb with a good gradient of 6 %. Flat out to Chat am with one road to cross that has signals and a bile repair stand just before the crossing. my favorite in the area of Central Illinois.
This trail is fairly flat but very well maintained. The City of Springfield really does a superb job with all of its bike paths and should be a model project for all Illinois communities.
A mix of open and tree covered canopy type cover, it has 4 or 5 road crossings which are low traffic excluding one that you have to pay close attention too.
Over all distance park to park is 12.25 miles, parking lot to parking lot. Mid way bench rest areas for those that desire a break.
I give it a A+ for its category of being flat.
This trail is the first trail my family ever rode on. We usually connect it with the Interurban Trail. It's a great trail to ride, walk, jog or other.
Flat, an all around great trail. Very well maintained and easy access too.
This is one of our favorite trails to ride. High recommended.
We decided to take a quick trip to Waggoner just to ride this trail.
It's not a bad trail, but be careful if you're on a road bike. Mountain bikes will do fine. Lots of gravel (and holes), brush along the way and it's not very well maintained but still very useable. There was lots of weeds/grass on the path.
Could use some TLC, but it's a nice flat path. Most of the trail was shaded. Short but nice. Easy ride for someone who don't have much time and wants to put in under 10 miles. (From one end to the other and back.)
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The idea is to reduce crashes.
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Roughly 2,600 people are killed each year, and 1,200 are seriously injured in traffic wrecks involving drivers who were using cell phones.
With numbers like that pushed the passage of the state's new hands-free law, but with the law set to kick-in just a few months from now, experts are questioning whether any lives will actually be saved.
"People they talk on the phone, they don't realize what's going on out there," said one frustrated local.
"They're trying to drive, and they're just really not doing what they're doing. They're more looking on their phone than what they're doing," another local said. But road safety experts aren't that sold on the hands-free laws.
They say the key to safe driving isn't where your hands are -- it's where your mind is. "You're mentally engaged with this other person on the phone, and you're just not conscious, not attending to the roadway the way you normally would be," said Arthur Goodwin from the UNC Highway Safety Research Center.
Goodwin said hands-free laws are passed because they sound like a good idea, but the laws may actually encourage more cell phone use because it's easier for a driver to talk on a hands-free phone.
"Some people, I think, will interpret that as 'well I can't use my hand-held phone, but hands-free is allowed. That must be a safer alternative,' and the research clearly shows that that's not the case," Goodwin said.
"They're still gonna be talking and doing everything else, but their hands will be free. I don't think it's gonna make that big of a difference," said Ed White, a local resident. One thing is for certain though: the new law comes with a price tag for those determined to dial and drive.
Either pay up front for the hands-free technology, or pay for the citations you may get down the road.
Some people wonder if the fines are high enough to get people to put down their cell phones. First time offenders will get hit with a $20 ticket, and after that, the fine goes up to $50.
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Academy's new theatre reaches milestone
The Academy's state-of-the-art new theatre and recital hall had their 'topping-out' ceremony last week, with the fitting of the highest point of the new roof. Osborne, the construction company behind the development, put in place the special glazed oculus that is a feature of the new recital hall, with the help of the Academy's Principal, Jonathan Freeman-Attwood.
The new theatre and recital hall are designed by Ian Ritchie Architects and were recently nominated in the World Architecture Festival 2017 Finals for Education. The design of the 311-seat theatre brings the audience closer to the stage on all sides, like a traditional opera house, and increases the size of both the orchestra pit and the auditorium. A new fly tower allows students to work in a fully professional environment and the space is acoustically engineered by Arup. The elegant modern design features maple, and 600 crystals are suspended from the ceiling.
The new recital hall is modelled in light oak and seats 100 people, also serving as a rehearsal space and a hi-tech recording studio, offering students a fully professional experience. The roof features the glass oculus that was fitted in the topping-out ceremony. The two venues are acoustically separated and both back on to airy internal spaces which lead directly to the Academy's main staircase. This has been opened out, which will improve the way people move around the building and transform the way it is used.
Jonathan Freeman-Attwood said of the topping-out ceremony: 'These fantastic new facilities will have a transformational effect on the professional prospects of the world's most talented young musicians, and the event afforded a brief moment of true anticipation and excitement as we begin to see how this exceedingly complicated project is now thrillingly on the home straight. The expertise, dedication and teamwork to make this happen – across all the parties involved – was reflected in the collective pride of the occasion.'
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Screenprinting is form of stencilling. An image is cut into a sheet of paper or plastic film, creating a stencil. The artist covers areas of the paper which they don't want to be covered with paint with the stencil and then they apply a wash of paint using a screen. In addition to stencils, a photographic image can also be reproduced on the screen using light-sensitive gelatins.
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The exploration of the alien worlds is often tightly connected with military conquests. Italian builder Norton74 takes a rather peaceful approach to the idea and creates a Mobile Research Laboratory inspired by the good old Ice Planet 2002 LEGO space theme from 1993. His design features significantly fewer pieces in white compared to the official LEGO sets, however a heavily armoured vehicle's body looks absolutely stunning in plain blue. The retro vibe of the build is achieved through a very peculiar choice of pieces; note that there are almost no modern LEGO pieces and absolutely no curved slopes.
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Penguin delivery on the Ice Planet
Amongst LEGO space themes, Ice Planet 2002 is one of the most unique, and it's beloved by many nostalgic LEGO fans who grew up in the 90s. What is unique to Ice Planet 2002 is how important the environment is to the build; seeing the iconic ice pillars, blue ice, and orange windows really facilitates the nostalgic feeling in a fan creation, perhaps more so than it would in other similar themes. Chris Perron ticks off most of the boxes with this cheerful build of a penguin transport.
This is not Chris' first creation in this theme, and we see here what he has learned from the earlier "study". The balance between colours is perfect and the build style reflects the original theme well. Across the vehicle there are numerous textures that are mostly done in black and just a bit in blue too. The brick-built wheels are well done too. Scenery is always important, and this particular model is a prime example. Wedge slopes represent the snow pillars perfectly, but the translucent blue ice is really the important part — especially the odd "rock" element included adds just a bit of texture to the surface.
It takes a spacecraft of titanic proportions to explore the Ice Titan
There is something special about LEGO's retro space themes that makes people revisit them time and time again, and it's probably nostalgia. One of the more popular themes is surely Ice Planet 2002 with its iconic blue-white-black and translucent orange colour scheme, and Tim Goddard has built an excellent microscale spaceship based on the 6973 Deep Freeze Defender, which he's named Zycon V. It's also tied closely to a collaborative story recently featured on The Brothers Brick: LEGO Space: ICE Titan.
The spaceship itself has nice shapes and a good balance of details and clean surfaces, as well as following the original's colour scheme. Though I would have loved to see a bit more translucent orange included, and the curves may not fit into a 90's inspired creation very well, those are minor points on an otherwise amazing build.
Icy Room with a View
The Seattle in me must be coming out in full force with today's mid-90s in Orlando, because let me tell you how wonderful this apartment unit situated firmly on Ice Planet looks.
Your ideal mid-summer's apartment is brought to you by Cecilie Fritzvold (cecilihf). I call dibs. I already put down my deposit.
A drawing of Ice Planet
Dominating the ice planet
This gigantic vehicle from the Ice Planet theme by Chris Perron is ready to conquer the frozen terrain with its massive notched wheels and array of scientific equipment. All you have to do is look at the minifigs in the photo to appreciate the scale of the beast. When it comes to fan-built Ice Planet creations, this vehicle is the coolest I've seen.


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Coming off a tough loss Friday in Springfield, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms returned home on Saturday looking for some measure of revenge against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. In the last two contest between the Atlantic Division rivals, the Phantoms have been outscored 12-2, with both losses coming away from the PPL Center.
While they did manage to get a point in the standings, they came out on the shiort end of the score line again. Penguins Captain Tom Kostopoulos tallied his 20th of the season, and Tristan Jarry made 34 saves to snap Wilkes-Barre-Scranton's four game losing streak.
The teams traded chances in the first, but it was a defensive miscue that handed the Penguins the lead late in the period. An ill-advised cross ice pass by Robert Hagg was picked off by Kevin Porter, and he broke in two on one with Kostopoulos. the 39 year old veteran did not miss, beating Alex Lyon from the right circle.
The Phantoms tied the game at 8:43 of the second, thanks to power play maestro Greg Carey. At the tail end of a Jean-Sebastien Dea holding the stick penalty, Andy Miele and T.J. Brennan worked the puck around the zone and found Carey in the right circle. Carey wasted no time in beating Jarry for his 25h of the season.
Lehigh Valley expanded their lead six minutes later, when Danick Martel barely got his stick on the rebound of a Chris Conner wraparound. It was Martel's 14th of the season. Just before the Martel Goal, a Travis Sanheim slapshot appeared to go in, but the puck hit the crossbar and came straight down, never crossing the goal line.
The lead was short lived, however.
1:52 later, Jarrett Burton deflected an Oskar Sundqvist cxentering pass from the left corner past Lyon for his second of the season. That would send the teams to the locker room tied at two.
Dea put the Penguins into the lead early in the third, one-timing a Dominik Simon centering pass from the corner at 2:04.
The Phantoms rallied back midway through the period, when Corban Knight buried the rebound of a Will O'Neill slapshot on the power play for his seventh goal of the season.
The Phantoms dominated the majority of possession in overtime, and nearly won it on the stick of Scott Laughton. With three minutes left, Laughton went coast to coast. After cutting to the slot, he couldn't slip the puck around the outstreched leg of Jarry.
Simon got a rush back the other way, and while Lyon made the first safe, neither he nor Chris Conner could stop Barry Goers' shot for from going in. The goal, Goers' first since April of 2015, secured a crucial extra point in the standings for the Penguins.
Notes: With the win, the Phantoms gap to first place sits at eight. Forward Taylor Leier remained an injury scratch, having played since the AHL All-Star Classic at the end of January.
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Up Next: Lehigh Valley starts a weekend three in three when they look for revenge at the MassMutual Center, facing the Springfield Thunderbirds at 7:05.
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|Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (fourth from right) and other guests open the 2018 TechFest in Đà Nẵng.- VNS Photo Cong Thanh
That was the message from Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the opening ceremony of the national start-up day 'Techfest 2018' in the central city on Thursday.
He stressed that start-up programmes will help the country reach its target of each person earning US$18,000 per year by 2045 when Vietnam celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Independence.
Phúc said start-up programmes in Vietnam have achieved good results with 93 Vietnamese start-ups worldwide, but the figure still has room to grow.
He said the innovation in start-up programmes is seen as a valuable resource.
"News and information related to start-ups and innovation has been among the top key words searched for on Google in Vietnam recently.
"It clearly shows that start-up and innovation have become major interest among Vietnamese people," Phuc said.
"Start-up programmes and centres have been established at colleges and universities and included in the curriculum. The Government also introduced the Project 844 to support start-up ideas among students and young people two years ago."
The PM also urged young people and students to think big and take risks in turning their desires and dreams in business start-ups.
He said the Government plans to build up a national framework to promote and set up key centres in Hanoi, HCM City and Da Nang to boost connectivity, innovation and entrepreneurship.
He said the Government will work hand-in-hand with young people to build Vietnam as one of the most prosperous countries in the world.
The TechFest 2018, entitled 'Innovation, From here to Global', has 4,500 participants taking part in a series of activities to connect investors with enterprises.
The annual event, which began in 2015, has attracted 40 investment foundations creating 40 business incubator centres and 60 co-working spaces nationwide.
According to a latest report, Vietnam has 3,000 innovative start-up businesses, and the figure would increase to 5,000 by 2020.
The 2015 TechFest earned US$1million commitment from investors before increasing to $4 million in 2017.
The event continues today with start-up contests, discussions, exhibitions and business matching.
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The kestrel's black-streaked facial markings made it look like it was weeping.
It certainly was in distress when it flapped its one healthy wing frantically in a futile attempt to fly away when it was discovered this week in Hanover, a small town southeast of Colorado Springs.
With a broken left wing, the bird couldn't flee predators and certainly would have become a meal for some animal, said Bill Vogrin, spokesman for the southeast region of Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
An unknown homeowner rescued the bird, which measures less than a foot in length, and brought it to the CPW's Pueblo office.
A member of the falcon family, kestrels subsist on small mammals, lizards and insects, Vogrin said.
"It's a beautiful bird," he said.
It's unknown how the raptor was injured but there are many ways it could have happened, Vogrin said. The birds get hit by hail or cars, maimed by predators, blown into trees during storms, he said.
"It would have died in that person's yard," he said.
CPW officer Robin Smith examined the bird and then transported it to the non-profit Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center of Pueblo.
"This is our main mission. Whenever we can save an animal like this we do what we can," Vogrin said.
The Pueblo center is covering the costs of the kestrel's recuperation.
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A construction worker was taken away on a stretcher by the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad on Friday when a crane at the former Pelican Cove Restaurant collapsed on the addition he was working on. Renee Edwards, who was in her office at Morgan and Edwards Real Estate on the adjacent property, and Joey Casey, who was walking along the sidewalk, both said they were watching as the crane broke and crashed. "All I saw was people falling," said Edwards. "Everybody took off running," added Casey. Dave Skirvin, who works across the field at Grover's Auto Repair, said he heard a loud crash and "knew it was something big." Walter Alford, owner of the building, said the addition is intended to house office space.
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Interstate Spotlight Video
Take a closer look at the Interstate – both inside and out. See how the Lounge and Grand Tour floor plans compare to each other, and how the best is built into every area.
Luxurious Ultraleather? seating for nine
Right when you step inside, four upscale upholstered captain's chairs make a first impression, along with a sofa and two more side seats in the back. Each seat is covered in Ultraleather?, a supple yet soft fabric that not only looks great but also stands up to wear and tear. It resists temperature change and is easy to clean, pet-friendly, and won't scratch or stain – so that first impression feeling lasts for years to come.
Two widescreen Samsung? LED HD TVs
Heading to a game or a weekend away in the Lounge is an instantly elevated experience, thanks to the entertainment onboard. A TV at the front of the main cabin is perfect for passengers in the captain's chairs, while riders in the back have their own TV. You can play movies via the BluRay? player, or watch or stream your favorite channels to make the time on the road fly by.
A bathroom with everything you need
The onboard restroom makes road trips and tailgating that much more enjoyable, with the freedom to stop whenever you want to and have everything you need with you. The European-style space neatly houses a sink, shower, and toilet, plus a built-in shampoo, conditioner, and body wash station and a clothesline.
Interior décor options
Columbian Walnut with Oyster or Black Ultraleather
Dark wood and dark leather create a sophisticated, luxurious feel inside the RV. You can also pair Columbian Walnut cabinetry with the lighter Oyster Ultraleather.
Oyster Seating
Black Seating
Accent Pillow
Light Camel with Oyster or Black Ultraleather
Lighter wood and Oyster seating brighten up the interior space. You can also opt for Angel White locker doors, or pair Light Camel cabinetry with Black Ultraleather.
Oyster Seating
Black Seating
Accent Pillow
Beach Wood with Moon or Black Ultraleather
Lighter wood and Moon seating brighten up the interior space. You can also opt for Angel White locker doors, or pair Beach Wood cabinetry with Black Ultraleather.
Moon Seating
Black Seating
Accent Pillow
Slate Edition
Dark two-tone cabinetry and plush diamond-patterned Ultraleather? create an opulent interior. The exclusive Slate Edition is limited and each coach is numbered with special badging.
Black Diamond Seating
Pearl Diamond Seating
Mercedes-Benz? performance and safety
The powerful Mercedes-Benz 3.0L V6 turbo diesel engine makes the Interstate Lounge driving experience so enjoyable – with powerful getup balanced with impressive fuel economy. And standard-setting Mercedes-Benz safety features are everywhere you look in the Lounge, including lane keeping assist, collision prevention assist, rear- and side-view cameras, the most airbags available from Mercedes-Benz, and a FUSION? Infotainment System with Garmin navigation and lane guidance.
Airstream Air Ride Suspension
The rear of the Lounge is equipped with our exclusive optional Air Ride Suspension which adjusts itself to bumps in the road, changes in elevation, and changes in wind resistance, so you can enjoy a smooth ride, mile after mile.
Four-wheel drive, whenever you need it
An optional on-demand four-wheel drive system from Mercedes-Benz gives you added stability and control. When you press the button, Load-Adaptive Electronic Stability and Electronic Traction systems work together to ensure your Lounge is prepared for inclement road conditions.
Sleek exterior color choices
The Lounge's exterior is designed to impress just as much as the interior does. Its clean lines and elegant angles take center stage in each of the three available color choices.
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Premium Hardwood Cabinetry
Quality Italian wood is crafted by hand to make a sleek seamless face for all of the Lounge's storage compartments, from the overhead lockers to the drawers and pantry.
Stereo Speakers Throughout
Play your favorite music and hear it everywhere inside the Sprinter van, from the cab to the rear sofa, thanks to built-in speakers throughout the coach.
USB Charging Ports
USB charging ports and 110V outlets are located throughout the RV so you can plug in wherever you are and keep your devices charged.
Corian? Countertops
Real Corian countertops give the galley kitchen a sophisticated, residential feel, and it's repeated in the work station desk and removable table.
Multiplex Technology Controls
Multiplex control panels light up and show you all your options to control the lights, shades, awning, RV power, water heater, and more.
Tankless Water Heater
Enjoy continuous hot water in the shower and the galley thanks to an onboard tankless water heater. It heats water more efficiently, and saves valuable room.
Power Day/Night Shades
With the touch of a button, you can close the daytime shades to block out some of the sun and keep things cool inside the van. You can also close the nighttime blackout shades for complete privacy.


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Portraying the murderous bigots of the Ku Klux Klan as heroic underdogs, racist propaganda fantasyThe Birth of a Nation (1915) is widely considered to be the most controversial film of all time. Undeniably a cinematic spectacle of significance, it is also a touchstone of white supremacism, an enduring recruiting tool of the far right and one of America's most abhorrently racist cultural artefacts.
Comprising a decade of archival research and published on the 100th anniversary of the film's release, this richly detailed study considers both the film's afterlife and the artistic, industrial and moral surroundings in which it was created.
Drawing on an unbroken century of production and reception history, Paul McEwan recounts the film's origins and development, Griffith's unique editing and cinematography and the construction of racial identity and fear in the film. Assessing its contribution as an art form, while directly grappling with the complexity of the art-or-racism debate, Paul McEwan shows how The Birth of a Nation has had a central role in the development of film and Film Studies worldwide.
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Ryan Thomas Church, MD
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Hi, and welcome to my Web page. I'm Ryan Church, one of the more recent additions to the dermatology team at the Kaiser Permanente Crossroads Medical Office, serving the Baldwin Park area.
I grew up on the sunny central coast of California before shipping off to Dartmouth in New Hampshire for four very cold years of undergrad study with a major in neuroscience. I returned (with minimal frostbite) to the West Coast and attended the University of Southern California for medical school, where I discovered a love of dermatology. I went on to complete my internship and residency at UCLA Olive View Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, respectively. I'm ecstatic to continue my practice as a full-time dermatologist with Kaiser Permanente at Crossroads.
About my practice
I strive to collaborate with my patients to achieve our mutual goal: to improve your health now and in the future. I rely heavily on patient education as I believe a patient who understands his or her problem, its underlying mechanism, rationale for treatment etc., is more likely to get better and stay better.
How I thrive
I thrive by maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Outside of dermatology I enjoy rock climbing (indoors and out), science fiction, crossword puzzles (the easy ones), camping and hiking, and travel. I may have also built several large Lego sets recently!
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The origin of the word "art" could be traced again to the outdated English "thou artwork" which suggests "you are". People embellish within the fashion through the use of posters, work and prints representative of the period. For some artists, it really works better to have certain days for manufacturing which might be "sacred" – it doesn't matter what. Ceaselessly artists that are displayed in galleries are not very rich, and the gallery proprietor who represents them isn't wealthy either.
Find out about how artwork formed centuries to outline our own, and how the famous painters who had been born with this expertise of awe, got here forth with such works of art. The plain previous brown wanting corrugated paper will not be very attractive; paint it to showcase your artistic, aesthetical and creative skills.
The belief that her position amongst Christ's disciples merited a spot on this famous masterpiece is legitimate ground to consider that ladies in artwork had a major impact in classical art, in addition to within the modern artwork varieties at the moment.
The scholars had learned more from this lesson as a result of they have been able to make use of all kinds of learning and have been taught from an angle which is never used, by way of the arts. At first sight it's possible you'll suppose that the film is about road artwork documentary filmmaker Thierry Guetta, however truly it's about world famous graffiti artist Banksy.
They make sure the promotion of the artist's work, and endeavor to make the public aware of the artists they characterize. When you've got inventive talents, you then likely already know the worth art can have in the language classroom. The examine was based on instructing a historical past lesson unit on Freedom and Slavery by the humanities.


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OPEN is proud to have helped Edgewood Health Network (EHN) realize its plans for Bellwood Health Services and the Waterstone Clinic. On Oct. 27, EHN celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the 175 Brentcliffe Road location.
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There are few tasks that corporate directors find more unpleasant than showing a chief executive the door.
You're fired
Among old-guard companies, pushing out the CEO can be especially awkward. It may mean firing someone on Friday with whom you had planned to play golf on Sunday. In many cases, the CEOs themselves recruited the directors, and still sit on other boards with them.
This is one of the reasons boards historically have been slow to pull the trigger and fire poorly performing CEOs, according to David Yermack, a finance professor at New York University's Stern School of Business, who has studied compensation arrangements of departed Fortune 500 CEOs.
"If you were to take action against one of the members of the circle you might face retribution yourself or, at least, feel very awkward or impolite doing it," Mr. Yermack says.
By their very nature, corporate boards are conservative, risk- averse institutions. And even without personal connections, directors are loath to make a change at the top. Board members come to rely on CEOs as their main source of information for understanding a company, and they develop a certain level of comfort and security in working with that person.
For board members at a small company, the job of dismissing a chief executive is no less difficult than it is for those at a big conglomerate.
Several years ago, Kenneth A. Harris Jr., managing director at sales consultancy Cannondale Associates in Evanston, was on a board that dismissed the CEO of a $20-million consumer products company. "The word to describe it is 'painful,'" he says. "It may be the right thing to do, and ultimately the business may be better off for it, but it still takes a fair amount of intestinal fortitude."
In most cases, CEOs have seen the writing on the wall.
The actual firing rarely resembles a reality TV-style confrontation, says Linda H. Heagy, managing partner in the Chicago office of executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International Inc. and a director at Van Kampen Investments Inc. Normally a few directors break the news to the CEO gently, often employing the "it's just not working out" routine, Ms. Heagy says.
"These people are grown-ups," she says. "Most of the time, unless the CEO is a huge shareholder, everybody is going to agree that this is the best thing."
Of course, the pain and humiliation of dismissal is often lessened by a generous severance package.
Jay W. Lorsch, a Harvard Business School professor who has written extensively on corporate organizational behavior, says severance packages that spark outrage have usually been sitting in plain sight for years. Hewlett-Packard Co. shareholders protested loudly at the $21-million severance package former Chairman and CEO Carly Fiorina received upon being forced out in February, even though the severance program for senior executives had been approved in 2003.
When the board of Bank One Corp. ousted John B. McCoy as president and CEO in late 1999, he received a $10-million lump-sum payment and a $3-million pension even though the Chicago company had been posting dismal results. It probably helped that half the Bank One board was made up of directors held over from Mr. McCoy's days as chairman of Banc One Corp. in Columbus, Ohio.
"When the worst happens and the board has to pay that money, shareholders get upset," Mr. Lorsch says. "My advice to shareholders would be to get upset earlier."
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First lets take a look at how each character differs. Yes this may seem a little redundant, but it's to help keep the focus as we move on. Batman is not so much a hero, but a vigilante who punishes those who need to be punished. Batman is not afraid to get on their level never crossing the kill line though. That is the one barrier that he leaves to separate himself from the villain scum. Batman has also spent years training and honing his body and mind to as near perfection as he can get it. Of course he also tends to boarder on madness from time to time. Although, he does seem to have a plan for everything.
Superman on the other hand isn't even human. He crashed on our planet and was raised by simple farmers. Superman is considered the ultimate boy scout which can be either a praise or an insult depending the context. Superman hates violence and will find another way if he can to resolve conflict and crime. He truly believes in rehabilitation and that everyone possesses the capacity for good if given a chance. While Superman has the powers of a God he tries to fit in amongst regular people as best as he can. He believes that with strength and will that good will triumph over evil.
What Batman and Superman do have in common is what it is they want to achieve. Both want to rid the world of evil to make it a safe place for average citizens. Both want to defend and preserve free will. Each of them, Batman and Superman, want to give everyone the chance to flourish without the threat of crime or harm. The overall goal is the protection of the planet and its people.
We have two very different characters, but their goals and ideals are the same. The truly interesting part is how each one goes about accomplishing those goals. One dwells in light while the other dwells in darkness. Their mentality and plan of action are completely different. Overall though, who defends what they believe in the best?
Batman is prepared. He has done the research, he knows his enemy, he knows who/what is involved, and he knows the consequences if he doesn't succeed. In the process Batman doesn't care whose toes he steps on as long as the mission is accomplished. Batman is also not above breaking a few bones here and there since his enemies are more than willing to do that to innocent people. Some people refer to Batman as paranoid because of all of the plans and back up plans that he has. Not to mention that he has a plan to take out each and every member of the Justice League should any of them become a threat. Granted that may sound a bit paranoid, but look at it this way; wouldn't you want someone who can take down Martian Manhunter if he suddenly flips his lid? That just shows preparedness. The most important aspect of Batman is that he will not back down.
Superman on the other hand tries to reason with his enemies. He tends to charge in with the best intentions, but doesn't see far enough down the road to know if there's more at stake or not. If it's an enemy that he has a long history with, like Lex Luthor, he understands their motives and in that case he's very effective in defeating them. You have to admire his compassion in that he tries to resolve conflict before it becomes a full out fight. Superman will also put himself in harm's way to save innocent people. Superman tries to idealize the human spirit as much as he can. He is always seeking a compromise, but will fight if that is required to save the planet he has adopted and now calls home. Superman also works with the American Government to help resolve issues on a national scale. He considers himself a champion of the people.
Now let's look at the downsides to Batman and Superman's approaches. After all for every pro there is a con and vice versa. Granted that no method is going to work perfectly, but let's see what it is that's holding each of these characters back.
While Batman does have a plan for everything to the average person he looks reckless and destructive. There are times when his methods are downright insane. Not to mention that he comes across more as a villain than a hero. The police are after him, the media fries him on a regular basis, and he seems overall downright scary.
Superman is on the opposite end of that scale. He is so willing to do for people and the Government that he's more a pushover than anything. He still hasn't figured out that you can't slap villains on the wrist and say, "That's not nice. Please don't do that anymore," It is because of this willingness, nay obsession, to play by the rules that makes Superman an errand boy more than a hero. He is so afraid to even tread on the line that separates him from the villains that he comes across as a wuss. He has all of that power, but he's so afraid to use it.
So dear readers which do you deem is better? To get the job done by any means necessary and not worry about how you come off or be so concerned with playing by the rules and being good that you become more of a political puppet?
Overall who do you think has achieved their goal better? Superman with his practically limitless power or Batman with his seemingly limitless resources?