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Rob Sobhani, the Montgomery County businessman who announced an independent run for the U.S. Senate only this month, has leapt to a statistical tie for second place in the race, according to a Gonzalez poll of Maryland voters released Wednesday.
Fifty percent of respondents said they would vote to reelect Sen. Ben Cardin, a Democrat, to a second term. Twenty-two percent said they would vote for Republican former Secret Service agent Dan Bongino; 21 percent said they would vote for Sobhani.
The telephone survey of 813 registered voters from Sept. 13 through 17 by Gonzalez Research and Marketing Strategies has a margin of error of 3.5 percent.
Sobhani, who lost Republican primaries for the Senate in 1992 and 2000, was the first candidate in the general election to advertise on television. He has spent more than $1.5 million of his own money so far on spots that have aired heavily in Baltimore and Washington.
Sobhani's campaign e-mailed the results to reporters Wednesday morning.
"Any poll is only a snapshot in time, and what this poll shows is that in a scant three weeks, Rob's support has grown to 21 points from nowhere," said spokesman Sam Patten, who called the number "only the beginning."
Sobhani polled ahead of Bongino among women and among African-American voters; Bongino polled ahead of Sobhani among male and among white voters. Cardin led in all categories.
Politics from within a Conservative Bastion inside the People's Republic of Maryland
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Independents and Republicans Splitting Maryland Senate Vote - Democrat Ben Cardin the Big Winner
Baltimore Sun
Monday, September 24, 2012
Plans for Bel Air Wal*Mart Supercenter Proceeding
Wal-Mart is moving ahead with plans to open a new Supercenter in Bel Air, taking another step in the development process last Friday by submitting a proposed site plan and a traffic impact analysis to the Harford County Department of Planning and Zoning. The move is another in a series of steps required prior to county approval of the project.
Site Plan
The proposed site plan map submitted on September 14th appears similar to one made public at a required community meeting that was held by the company in July. The plan calls for a 185,706 sq.ft. store and a parking lot with 752 spaces located on nearly 17 acres near Plumtree Rd. and MD Rt. 924. The proposed site plan map shows additional lanes on Rt. 924 near the store and a new traffic light at the intersection of Rt. 924 and Bright Oaks Drive. A berm is shown along the section of Rt. 924 that borders the store site.
Also shown is an extension of Blue Spruce Rd. connecting Bel Air South Parkway to Plumtree Rd. Three access points to the store are shown: one from Blue Spruce Drive, another at Bright Oaks Drive and Rt. 924, and another from Plumtree Rd. Proposed sidewalks are shown surrounding the store on some sides, along with tree areas in two locations. The map indicates two potential locations for eight foot "monument" signs. Final landscape design will be determined during final construction drawings, according to the plan.
Below is the proposed site plan:
Walmart Siteplan9!18!2012
Traffic Impact Analysis
Excerpts from the summary findings of the traffic impact analysis are provided below. The analysis, provided by Wal-Mart, includes suggested mitigation at five intersections to satisfy Harford County guidelines and to mitigate the impact from the development of the Bel Air site. They are:
MD 24 at Plumtree Road:
"…adding a second southbound MD 24 left turn lane and a second westbound Plumtree Road left turn lane."
MD 24 at Bel Air South Parkway:
"…a second left turn lane is recommended along both eastbound and westbound Bel Air South Parkway onto MD 24."
Bel Air South Parkway at Blue Spruce Drive:
"…With the implementation of a traffic signal, minor street delay is reduced and an acceptable level of service can be provided."
MD 924 at Bel Air South Parkway:
"Provide an additional through lane in the northbound direction. It is anticipated that the northbound lane will continue north of the new site access and drop at Plumtree Road; and… a second eastbound left turn lane from Bel Air South Parkway onto northbound MD 924 while changing the right most lane to a shared through/right turn lane."
MD 924 at Bright Oaks Drive/Site Access:
"Traffic signalization is recommended to facilitate access to and egress from the site…a second through lane will be needed along northbound MD 924 within this road segment. A separate left turn lane is recommended along northbound 924. A separate right turn lane is needed along southbound MD 924. The site access approach should provide a shared left through lane and separate right turn lane."
The improvements to failing intersections recommended above are subject to review and approval by county officials and the State Highway Administration (SHA). The county and/or state may also require different improvements than those recommended by Wal-Mart. Improvements required to mitigate the impact from a development are paid for by the developer.
Walmart Summaryoffindings
The complete traffic impact analysis is available online here: www.harfordcountymd.gov/gis. Click on link for Walmart TIA, then open the pdf – Walmart Bel Air – TIA. County officials caution that the file is large.
Hard copies of both the site plan maps and traffic study are available for review at the Department of Planning and Zoning located on the second floor of the county administration building at 220 South Main Street in Bel Air. Office hours are from 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Copies are also available for a fee of 25 cents per page for the 622-page traffic study, and $2 per page for the three-page site plan, which requires large-page duplication.
Wal-Mart Moves Forward Despite Intervention by Harford County Executive David Craig
Wal-Mart's latest move to build a mega-store in Bel Air comes despite intervention from Harford County Executive David Craig. Following public outcry from area residents, Craig urged the company to expand its Abingdon store, rather than proceed with plans to close the older store and move to a new Supercenter in Bel Air.
In a statement issued in July, Craig echoed concerns raised by Bel Air residents who are angry with the company and county officials alike for a move that they say will further snarl traffic in the area. The Bel Air site, which is currently undeveloped, was zoned B3 by the county in 2009. The classification permits so-called "big box" retail stores.
Craig has acknowledged that county zoning allows for the proposed Bel Air Supercenter, but met with Wal-Mart officials to discuss his concerns and what the county might do to help the company develop a Supercenter at the Abingdon location instead.
Aaron Tomarchio, chief of staff to Craig, said at an August Abingdon Community Council meeting that according to those discussions, Wal-Mart wanted to be in the Bel Air market, with a store modeled after the Fallston Supercenter. Like other Supercenters, the Fallston store sells groceries.
Tomarchio said the company believes they could "get around" a restriction on grocery sales at the Abingdon location, but company engineers didn't think the Supercenter plan was a fit with the Abingdon site. Tomarchio said the company was asked to reconsider the feasibility of an Abingdon expansion, but he didn't hold out hope for a change of course.
Battle Lines Drawn
Making the case for a Wal-Mart in Bel Air, the company recently sent mailers to area residents soliciting support for the move from Abingdon. "A new Walmart Supercenter in Harford County will bring convenience, savings and jobs to the community," reads one mailer. Offering 100 new jobs, additional tax revenue, and energy-saving initiatives in the new building, the mailer also cites a study finding that Wal-Mart saves the average household more than $3,100 per year. A tear-off return postcard is included, with boxes for residents to check if they are willing to write letters or attend a meeting in support of the new Bel Air store. To learn more, residents are asked to call 866-458-1178 or email the company at email@example.com. Some residents have also reported receiving phone calls from the company in recent days, asking about their support for the new store.
In the other corner, the Bel Air South Community Foundation, formed to oppose the Bel Air Wal-Mart, has gathered signatures on a petition and is soliciting volunteers and donations. The group has a Web site, nobelariwalmart.org, and is planning to distribute bumper stickers and yard signs, according to members of the group. Area residents have also flooded public meetings and called for a boycott of the Abingdon store. The Abingdon Community Council issued a statement in August, opposing the move to Bel Air and calling for county officials to conduct a "thorough and proper review of any development proposal."
UPDATE: A Development Advisory Committee meeting to review the proposed Supercenter has been scheduled by the Department of Planning and Zoning for 9:00 a.m on Wednesday, Oct. 17. The meeting will be held in the Harford County Council Chambers at 212 South Bond Street in Bel Air. The meeting is open to the public.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Please Vote Against Question 5!
Outside Money Supporting Gay Marriage Begins Flowing Into Maryland
Baltimore Sun
Freedom to Marry, a national pro-gay right group, has opened a political action committee in Maryland, and will start raising money here.
"It is the home stretch and we want to be able to do all we can do in Maryland. We believe there is a real path to victory," said Evan Wolfson, the founder and president of FTM.
So far the organization has put about $3 million into the other three states with same-sex marriage questions on the ballot, but has not put cash here. The group's early decision to stay out of fund raising for Maryland was seen by some as a vote of no-confidence in the state.
Wolfson brushed off that criticism, saying that he's always believed Maryland could pass same-sex marriage on the ballot as long as the funding and organization for a state-wide campaign. "I've always said you have to do the heavy-lifting," he said.
But he cautioned: Maryland, he said, is further behind in fund raising. "There is a clear path to victory if Maryland gets the resources it needs," he said. "We wanted to send a call to action to everyone, we all need to do what we can in all the states."
In November, Marylanders will vote on whether to uphold a new law that permits gay marriages in the state. Maine, Washington state and Minnesota are voting on similar measures this year.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Mark Your Calendars
Dagger and Harford Campaign for Liberty:
Harford Campaign for Liberty will host Blain Young, Frederick Council President, for a town hall style question and answer session at their monthly meeting on September 25th. Young, described by the Gazette.net online news source as the "sometimes combative president of the Frederick County Board of Commissioners", has served with that body since 2010. His opposition to Plan Maryland and founding membership in the Rural Maryland Counties Coalition has brought attention to the difficulties facing these areas. Mr. Young will briefly address the audience with comments regarding his views and actions on property rights, economic development, and the role of government. These comments will be followed by questions from the assembled. Harford Campaign for Liberty invites all to this opportunity to explore the practice of liberty in other counties. The group encourages attendees to probe Mr. Young with insightful queries designed to fully comprehend the style of government currently practiced in Frederick County.
Harford Campaign for Liberty meets every fourth Tuesday. Their upcoming meeting is September 25, 2012 at 7:00 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 23 Newport Drive, Forest Hill, Maryland 21050. Cash bar is available.
For more information visit www.harfordliberty.org or their Facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/HarfordCampaignforLiberty
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Gambling Makes the World Go Round, Maryland!
from the Las Vegas Review-Journal
By the time Maryland voters head to the polls Nov. 6, two casino companies combined might contribute more money to a gaming expansion referendum than was spent during the state's gubernatorial election two years ago.
When the dust settles, either MGM Resorts International will have convinced Maryland voters to approve construction of a hotel-casino complex roughly 10 miles from the nation's capital, or Penn National Gaming's argument that the state has enough casinos will have been heard.
Either way, Maryland voters are going to be bombarded.
So far the scorecard reads: MGM Resorts, $5.4 million in campaign contributions; Penn National, $9.5 million.
And clearly more money is on the way.
MGM Resorts Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Alan Feldman couldn't predict how much MGM Resorts would spend in favor of passing the ballot measure.
"We are prepared to see this through," Feldman said Thursday. "We believe this is an amazing opportunity in Maryland."
Approval of Question 7 on Maryland's ballot allows construction of a new Las Vegas-style casino in suburban Prince George's County and lets the state's five previously authorized slot machine-only casinos add table games. The measure reduces the state's gaming tax, which is now an industry-high 67 percent.
Less than a month after Maryland lawmakers set the stage for ballot measure during a special session, MGM Resorts and Penn National weighed in.
Last week, MGM Resorts wrote a check for $2.9 million to the organizations backing Question 7, adding to the $2.6 million it previously donated.
Not to be outdone, Penn National wrote a $4 million check this week to the groups opposed to the referendum, adding to the $5.5 million it had already contributed.
The total $14.9 million in campaign money from MGM Resorts and Penn nearly equals the $17 million spent in Maryland's 2010 gubernatorial election.
"Both MGM and Penn have upped lobbying efforts heading into the November referendum," Union Gaming Group managing director Bill Lerner told investors. "MGM is planning to open a visitor center at National Harbor on Monday. The center's main goal will be to provide information on MGM's plans to develop an integrated resort in the area."
MGM Resorts has proposed building a $700 million gaming complex in the National Harbor complex, a 350-acre retail, dining, residential and entertainment development along the Potomac River, about 10 miles from Washington, D.C. The Peterson Cos., which developed National Harbor, is a partner in the project.
Penn National owns the Hollywood Casino in Perryville, Md., and would be eligible to bid for the Prince George's license. The company has proposed putting a casino at its Rosecroft Raceway.
However, Prince George's elected leaders back National Harbor as a casino site.
Penn National also owns a casino in Charles Town, W.Va., that stands to lose customers from Maryland if gambling expands.
Penn National officials declined to comment Thursday on the campaign.
Last month, the company placed newspaper advertisements in Maryland, explaining its opposition.
"Despite our company's deep commitment to, and significant investment in, Maryland, the State Legislature recently approved a deeply flawed bill during Special Session that, among other things, will result in a virtual sole source contract for a casino at National Harbor, thus ensuring the demise of Rosecroft and the long-term solution to saving horse racing in Maryland," the ad stated.
Some analysts believe that if Maryland builds all six casinos, the state could rival Pennsylvania for gaming revenue concentration.
Caesars Entertainment Corp. was awarded a license in July for the $300 million Harrah's Baltimore near Oriole Park at Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens.
The casino was being planned for 3,750 slot machinelike video lottery terminals, but Caesars Chairman Gary Loveman said in August that the company would welcome the ability to add table games.
Penn National has opposed gaming expansion in Maryland before. The company spent millions two years ago in a failed effort to defeat a referendum that allowed Maryland Live! to be built in Anne Arundel County.
On Tuesday, Maryland Live!, which opened in June, unveiled an expansion to its slot machine floor that added 1,300 games. The property now has 4,750 slot machines, making it one of the largest casino floors in the country.
The ballot referendum in Maryland is expected to draw increased attention as the November election nears. It is the largest gaming question in the 2012 election cycle. Smaller casino issues will be voted on by voters in Oregon and Rhode Island.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Friday, September 14, 2012
Voter Fraud's New Poster Child from the Maryland First Congressional District
from the Baltimore Sun
Elections officials in Florida say they are asking prosecutors there to investigate allegations that former Maryland congressional candidate Wendy Rosen was registered and voted in both states.You can bank on the fact that Maryland won't prosecute... they only go after REALLY dangerous criminals like the owner of the Lucianne.com blog, who had tape recorded Monica Lewinski. After all, if it's got an (R) after it, it has GOTS to be evil!
"After receiving information locally concerning this issue, we are referring this matter to the State Attorney's Office of the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida," Julie Marcus, the deputy supervisor of elections for Pinellas County, Fla., said Tuesday.
State prosecutors in Maryland, meanwhile, declined to say whether they were investigating the allegations here.
Rosen, who won a close Democratic primary in April to challenge Republican Rep. Andy Harris in the 1st Congressional District, withdrew from the race Monday after she was confronted with the allegations by the Maryland Democratic Party.
State Democratic Chairwoman Yvette Lewis said an examination of voting records in Maryland and Florida showed that Rosen participated in the 2006 general election and the 2008 primaries in both states.
Maryland and Florida both held gubernatorial and congressional contests in 2006 and presidential primaries in 2008, when Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton competed for the Democratic nomination.
Rosen, 57, a Cockeysville businesswoman and Maryland voter, told The Baltimore Sun on Monday that she had registered to vote in Florida, where she owns property, in order to support a friend running for the St. Petersburg City Council.
Asked if she had voted in both Maryland and Florida in the same elections, she said she did not remember how she voted. Asked if she had voted twice in the 2008 presidential primaries, she declined to comment "due to possible litigation."
Lewis detailed the allegations in a letter Monday urging Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler and State Prosecutor Emmitt C. Davitt to investigate.
A spokesman for Gansler said it was the office of the state prosecutor that would investigate such allegations.
Deputy State Prosecutor Thomas M. "Mike" McDonough declined to comment Tuesday.
"As always, our policy is we don't confirm or deny any investigation," he said.
Del. Samuel I. "Sandy" Rosenberg, a Baltimore Democrat, asked the State Board of Elections what legal, administrative or database changes might be necessary to prevent an individual from voting in state or federal elections from more than one state.
Maryland this year became the first state to join a multistate database that should flag voters registered in more than one state, Maryland voter registration director Mary Cramer Wagner said.
But the Electronic Registration Information Center, or ERIC, would not have found Rosen, because Florida has not joined the database.
Seven states have signed on; more are expected to join. Wagner said the Maryland State Board of Elections should receive its first report as early as this week.
A spokesman for Maryland Democrats said party leaders were told of Rosen's dual registration on Friday by someone within the party. After verifying the details over the weekend, spokesman Matthew Verghese said, the leaders confronted Rosen on Monday.
She withdrew from the general election in an email to party leaders.
"I have been proud to serve as the Democratic Congressional Candidate of Maryland's 1st Congressional District for the last five months, so it is with great regret, and much sorrow that I must resign," she wrote. "Personal issues have made this the hardest decision that I have had to make."
It was unclear whether Rosen could remove her name from the ballot with the election less than two months away. Under state law, a candidate has until 70 days before an election to remove his or her name from the ballot. The deadline for the Nov. 6 election passed on Aug. 28.
Democratic leaders, who demanded Rosen step aside, said they would gather the central committees in the 1st Congressional District this month to identify a write-in candidate for the district.
Rosen edged Chestertown physician John LaFerla in the Democratic primary in April by just 57 of the more than 25,000 votes cast.
In the general election, she was seen as the underdog to Harris, a 55-year-old physician from Baltimore County who is serving his first term in Congress representing the district that includes the Eastern Shore and parts of Baltimore, Harford, Carroll and Cecil counties. The district that has grown more solidly Republican since Harris ousted Democratic Rep. Frank Kratovil in 2010.
Still, she mounted a highly visible effort to promote her candidacy in July at the annual J. Millard Tawes crab feast in Crisfield. At the time, she told a reporter she believed Harris was vulnerable to a challenge because of unpopularity among voters.
She traveled to Charlotte, N.C., last week for the Democratic National Convention. At a Maryland Democratic party luncheon at that city's Mint Museum, she stood up to be recognized and receive applause.
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Is Even More Separation Needed?
Baltimore Sun
Maryland atheists may soon have a lobbying group of their own.
The Secular Coalition for America, a nonprofit that lobbies of behalf of atheists, agnostics, free thinkers and "other nontheistic Americans," announced plans Wednesday to organize a Maryland chapter to advocate in Annapolis for strong separation of church and state.
The group put out a call for secular-minded Marylanders, regardless of religious beliefs, to take part in an organizational teleconference Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. The group plans to train volunteers in how to lobby lawmakers and mount a public relations campaign, said spokeswoman Lauren Anderson Youngblood.
Annapolis has a long history of lobbying by religious groups ranging from the Maryland Catholic Conference to The Associated: Jewish Community Federation to the Maryland Muslim Council. If the secular coalition is successful, the non-religious would have their own presence in the General Assembly.
Youngblood said the coalition has chapters up and running in Colorado and Arizona and hopes to have affiliates in all 50 states. Edwina Rogers, executive director of the Washington-based national group, said the group is stepping up its lobbying activities at the state level because that is where "some of the most egregious violations of church-state separation are being promoted."
Rogers estimated that 40 million Americans are not affiliated with any religion, but she said their influence has been limited because they traditionally have not been organized.
The group has not adopted a legislative agenda for Maryland but said it focuses on opposing bills that try to promote religious beliefs in secular laws or to steer public funds to groups that promote religious beliefs.
The coalition pointed to three bills introduced in this year's legislative session that it would have lobbied against -- a constitutional amendment limiting marriage to a man and a woman, a requirement that the governor proclaim March 1 as St. David's Day and a measure telling the Motor Vehicle Administration to develop a license plate bearing the words "In God We Trust."
The phone number for the teleconference is 530-881-1400, with an access code of 978895.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Mi Familia, Su Familia?
Washington Post
As a gay, undocumented immigrant from Guatemala, Edwin Guil, 22, says he is used to being discriminated against. But when a gay friend recently said he was not going to vote for President Obama because of his program to stop deporting some undocumented immigrant youths, Guil, a student at Montgomery College, decided it was time for some cross-cultural education.
"I confessed to him my situation, that I came here when I was 14, that my mom brought me into the U.S. illegally." Living in the shadows was something that both undocumented immigrants and generations of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans had in common, he told his friend.
"He completely changed his mind about the whole situation, so it made me feel great about educating somebody about it. Now I want to do more," Guil said.
And so on Tuesday, Guil, who lives in Silver Spring, joined Latino and LGBT community leaders and elected officials in Hyattsville to launch Familia es Familia, a campaign to bring together Latinos and LGBT members in advance of the November election.
Both groups have groundbreaking — and controversial — initiatives on the ballot in Maryland: one that would allow civil marriage for gays and lesbians, and another that would make undocumented immigrants eligible for in-state tuition at community colleges and four-year public universities in Maryland.
The two causes might seem to be unlikely bedfellows, especially considering the negative feelings toward homosexuality among some conservative Latinos. But the organizations behind the campaign — Casa de Maryland, Equality Maryland and Latino GLBT History Project — say they see more commonalities than differences between the two groups.
"Marriage equality is from our viewpoint a civil rights issue, very similar to immigration reform," said Gustavo Torres, Casa's executive director, adding that more than 60 percent of Latino Catholics support people's right to marry someone of the same gender.
Some compared the alliance with the coming together of blacks and Jews during the civil rights movement — a strength-through-unity approach.
"Opponents . . . have tried to use these issues to divide us," said Ruben Gonzales, deputy vice president for resource development at the National Council of La Raza. The Hispanic organization co-released a report earlier this year showing 54 percent of Hispanics support marriage equality compared with 53 percent of the general population.
"I hear, 'Well, Latinos aren't supportive' — you wonder where all that comes from," Gonzales said.
In California four years ago, after voters supported Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage, exit polls showed that many blacks and Latinos had voted for it (really???? and 70% of Black California Voters rejected gay marriage). That played a part in the decision to launch the campaign, said Kim Propeack, political director for Casa de Maryland.
"We consider it particularly important in Maryland to show mutual support, given the historic opportunity with the two referendums," she said.
But the Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, questioned the Maryland approach.
"I think the two issues are totally unrelated," he said by phone from Tampa, where he is attending the Republican Convention. "To connect the two dilutes each individual platform. Each of them has valid points and they should stand on their own merits."
Rodriguez said he doubted that center-right and religious Americans who support the Dream Act for immigration reform would also support same-sex marriage. "They will not sacrifice biblical truth on the altar of political expediency," he said.
With town meetings, fliers and film screenings planned, proponents of the campaign hope that each of the two communities will educate its members about the concerns of the other community — and send the message to the broader society.
"We see that the Latino and LGBT communities, for a long time they existed in different silos," said George Boe Ramirez, a Puerto Rican who lives in Rockville and attended the launch with his partner of 17 years, German Roa.
Ramirez, 43, who grew up in a strict religious household in Brooklyn, said his family came around to accepting his sexual orientation after making a discovery about a certain traditional family value: "We're probably out of my siblings the only ones who never went through a divorce," he said. "Because of that, we have their full support now."
Councilwoman Nancy Navarro of Montgomery County District 4, whose brother is gay, also called the merging of the two causes "a family values issue."
"For the Latino community, supporting family is paramount," she said. "It also sends a strong message that as a community we're not only looking at these issues in isolation but we are definitely building these bonds throughout the larger community."
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|This weekend, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series heads to the backyard of Ford – Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Aric Almirola and the No. 10 Smithfield Ford Fusion team for Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) return to the 2-mile oval for the second time this season after spending last weekend turning left and right on the road course at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International.
Before hitting the track this weekend, Almirola and his fellow Ford drivers on Thursday will reveal the 2019 Ford Mustang they'll wheel beginning in the 2019 Cup Series season. The Ford Cup Series teams will transition to the Mustang next season after running the Fusion since 2006.
In June, Almirola scored his best Michigan finish of 11th, and it may have been even better had he not slid through his pit box during the race, causing him to lose several spots. It was the same day SHR scored its first 1-2-3 finish as an organization, and the first in the Cup Series since Roush Fenway Racing accomplished the feat in September 2008 at Dover (Del.) International Speedway. In Almirola's 12 career starts at Michigan, he's completed 99.6 percent of all laps possible and has an average start 20.3 with an average finish of 19.4.
Almirola has two starts in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Michigan. He won in June 2010 after leading seven laps for his second Truck Series win that season. Additionally, the Tampa native made three starts in the Xfinity Series at Michigan with a best finish of eighth in June 2015 while piloting the No. 98 DenBeste Water Solutions Ford.
In this year's 22 Cup Series races, Almirola has an average start of 19.1 and an average finish of 13.5 with one top-five and nine top-10s. He's also led 113 laps this season, already a career best. Almirola rounds out the four-driver SHR contingent at 12th in the point standings.
With summer in full swing, fans have the opportunity to celebrate the grilling season by entering Smithfield's "Hero of the Grill" contest that Almirola and five-time world-champion barbecue pitmaster Tuffy Stone helped launch earlier this year. Fans are encouraged to nominate their favorite grill hero by visiting SmithfieldGetGrilling.com. One "Hero of the Grill" nominee will win $5,000. Plus, the first 10,000 nominees will have the chance to see their name featured on Almirola's No. 10 Smithfield Ford at Richmond (Va.) Raceway in September.
Michigan marks the 20th points-paying event during which the Smithfield livery has adorned Almirola's No. 10 Ford Fusion. Smithfield, a brand of Smithfield Foods, which is based approximately five hours northeast of SHR headquarters in Smithfield, Virginia, is in its seventh season with Almirola and its first with SHR. Founded in 1936, Smithfield is a leading provider of high-quality pork products, with a vast product portfolio including smoked meats, hams, bacon, sausage, ribs, and a wide variety of fresh pork cuts.
Ford has earned nine wins so far this season with Almirola's SHR teammates earning eight of the victories for the Blue Oval – six by Kevin Harvick and two by Clint Bowyer. Harvick also captured the non-points-paying All-Star Race win at Charlotte. Bowyer led the 1-2-3 finish at Michigan in the June race to record Ford's 36th and most recent win at the track. Bowyer can become the first Ford driver to sweep the Michigan Cup Series races for Ford since Bill Elliott did it in 1986.
|Aric Almirola: Driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford Fusion for Stewart-Haas Racing:
Michigan has become one of the fastest tracks on the circuit. Corner entrance speed is 210 mph into turn one. Do you really feel that speed going into turn one?
"Absolutely. You feel every single mile an hour of that 210, 215 miles per hour. It is so fast at Michigan. Getting into the corner at that speed is just incredible. It's fun to do that by yourself, but racing around other racecars at that speed is treacherous. That's why you see give and take, and you see a lot of cars racing aggressively on restarts when we're going a little bit slower and it's a little easier to pass. But then, once we get strung out, it's challenging to pass somebody going 215 miles per hour when you're that dependent on aero, going that fast."
At the speed you're running at Michigan, how hard is it to get on pit road and get slowed down to pit-road speed?
How crazy are the restarts at Michigan and is it the best time to take advantage of someone?


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Rhode Island School of Design & Kickstarter Partner to Educate Artists
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The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is fostering the next generation of innovative and entrepreneurial artists and designers. Check out the RISD's Curated Page for a look at just some of the creative projects that students, faculty, and alumni have launched on Kickstarter.
On November 5, 2016, Stephanie Pereira, Kickstarter's Director of Learning and Engagement, will join RISD's Art of Business Bootcamp to help students discover the resources they need to make their ideas a reality. For those of you who can't attend Stephanie's bootcamp session, we've pulled together a rundown of three successfully funded campaigns launched by RISD students. Wynn Bauer and Nate Mell equipped their production studio with high-quality materials so they could create beautiful custom wares. Crafter Rebeca Raney discovered a place to bring her whimsical world to life; hosting her first pop-up show in New York City. The WOVNS textiles team was able to use the funds they raised to experiment with one-of-a-kind fabrics.
Each artist used the platform to gain exposure, build community and seek out funding to bring their ideas to life. Most importantly, they established real, human connections with their backers and explored the basic principles of entrepreneurship. You can do the same! Learn how by exploring the case studies below for insights into how to make your project stand out on Kickstarter and resonate with your community.
RANEYTOWN: Artist Rebeca Raney invites you into her whimsical world.
Create unique rewards.
Your rewards are a chance to showcase your art to the world. Rebeca's rewards display her colorful designs and playful personality. As people scroll down her project page they are greeted with bright, compelling images that give a sneak peek of her creative process, and include annotations that help backers understand what each reward includes.
Creative reward tiers give your art project a personality and make it an exclusive experience for your backers Add reward tiers that are simple, well-crafted features. All of the artwork told a unique story. Signature bright, bold flowers. Backwards llamas. Sculptural, 3D renderings of unconventional characters. Her entire project invited backers into her imaginary world: RANEYTOWN. Like Rebeca, make sure to add large, clear images of your rewards on your campaign page. Help potential supporters see exactly what they will be getting once the campaign is over. For example, Rebeca designed the following reward tiers:
Pledge $15 or more Canvas Tote Bag - 100% cotton canvas tote featuring Backwards Benny
Pledge $25 or more Letterpress Greeting Card Set - Designed in partnership with her sister, Raquel Raney, this set of 4 cards and matching envelopes is hand-printed on an antique letterpress.
Pledge $45 or more Bronze "Backwards Benny" llama sculpture - Hand-cast in bronze, "Backwards Benny" is a symbol of thoughtfulness and progress. He is walking forward, but looking backward in acknowledgment of the past. Whether you keep him at your desk, on your windowsill, or in your pocket, Backwards Benny will be there to keep you company.
Pledge $120 or more Painted Leather Clutch - Each hand-painted clutch is decorated with a playful pattern and is embossed with Rebeca's name.
One of Rebeca's most popular rewards was an exclusive invitation to her pop-up shop in New York featuring her original artwork and sculptures. Giving your backers the chance to meet you in-person remains one of the best rewards, it allows your community to celebrate with you and feel invested in your success. Backers appreciate creative experiences that include them in your project experience. This could be a pop-up exhibition, private tour or even helping the artist curate their collection.
Backer rewards are one of the most fun parts of developing your project — you have the opportunity to get your art out into the world, and encourage others to get involved in the creative process. By using colorful timelines and illustrations, Rebeca gives a clear understanding of what her project is about and how people can contribute to her journey. Explore more of Rebeca's campaign here.
Felt + Fat : Food artisans, Wynn Bauer and Nate Mell, create beautiful, sustainable custom wares for restaurants.
Include eye-catching images on your project page.
Felt+Fat was born out of a collaboration between Wynn Bauer and Nate Mell. The students used their Kickstarter project to highlight their beautifully handmade tableware. All of the project images were compelling and noted the craftsmanship of their work. The images they shared were memorable and helped backers visualize their project on their own dinner tables. Their updates also included intriguing photos that helped tell their story.
Wynn Bauer and Nate Mell also included process photos in their backer updates. They selected images that felt personal, authentic, and that drew their community in. Their photos were also able to attract the attention of press –– print publications, bloggers, and even Kickstarter's editorial team. Explore more of Felt+Fat's campaign here.
WOVNS: Designers, Dena and Chelsea Molnar, allows anyone to turn their creative patterns into custom Jacquard-woven fabrics.
Send updates that are interesting and shareable.
WOVNS creators, Dena and Chelsea Molnar, relied heavily on their community to help them launch their product. Practicing transparency and asking for feedback helped them establish stronger relationships with their backers. Whenever they encountered an exciting development or hit a milestone, they let their community know. For example, they shared detailed process posts, along with tutorials to help backers learn how to use their digital platform. The WOVNS team recommends the following advice for communicating with backers:
1.) Update your community often during your campaign, as well as in the fulfillment phase.
2.) Share your development story and your plans after the campaign––your community will enjoy hearing how you got started, what qualifies you to launch your product, and feel connected to helping bring it to fruition.
3.) Share your process and educate your community on your product or service! You can not expect your backers to 100% understand how or what your are making, so do not be afraid to get technical with them in updates. They will appreciate getting the "inside scoop" on a design or manufacturing process!
Examples of WOVNS Backer Updates
"Kickstarter is a valuable resource for community building, often critical to a product's success. Our business, WOVNS, is a platform for the on-demand production of woven textiles. It's success has been predicated on the building of such a community to meet manufacturer demand, generate knowledge sharing of the textile design process and results. Kickstarter has been instrumental in helping WOVNS build this following and in fostering a supportive venue for connection," says Dena. Explore more of WOVNS campaign here.
The Art and Business Bootcamp is hosted by RISD and will focus workshops that will help artists develop a business plan, market and promote your work, find funding, protect their creativity and intellectual property, and more. Learn more about RISD's Art of Business Bootcamp here.
Further Reading
- Creator Forum: What should every artist or photographer know before they launch a project on Kickstarter?
- Here are 50 Ideas for sharing great project updates with your community.
- Learn how to get your photo project funded on Kickstarter.
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Formula Pro USA kicked off its Winter Series this weekend at Sonoma Raceway in beautiful Sonoma California. Round 1 took place on Sunday with Logan Cusson qualifying on pole. 2018 Winter Series Champion Kyle Loh started in 2nd. The start was clean, and Cusson retained the lead. On the third lap Loh got slightly offline into turn 2 and went off track and was unable to continue. When the track went green again there was plenty of action with lead changes back and forth between Cusson and Dylan Tavella. When the checkered flag dropped Cusson emerged victorious. Ryan MacDermid drove a very consistent race to finish P3.
Podium Round 1 :
1st Logan Cusson – Jensen Global Advisors
2nd Dylan Tavella – Alliance Racing sponsored by Gas Monkey Energy
3rd Ryan MacDermid – Alliance Racing sponsored by Gas Monkey Energy
Round 2 took place on Monday with Cusson starting on pole. With rain showers in the air and wet track conditions, our racers went out on rain tires and battled it out to the finish. The exciting race saw Tavella get around Cusson early in the race with Cusson pressing hard to try and regain P1. All eyes stayed glued to the track watching as Tavella drove a very strong race making no mistakes and holding a very determined Cusson off to win the race. Ryan once again put in a solid performance to finish on the podium in third.
Podium Round 2:
1st Dylan Tavella – Alliance Racing sponsored by Gas Monkey Energy
2nd Logan Cusson – Jensen Global Advisors
3rd Ryan MacDermid – Alliance Racing sponsored by Gas Monkey Energy
Congratulations to our race winners and all of our racers and teams for a very solid performance. Formula Pro USA and Exclusive MotorWorks Racing would like to thank all of our racers, teams, race families, SCCA Pro, SCCA SFR and our sponsors; Ligier Automotive, Honda and Hankook Tire for a wonderful and exciting race weekend. Next stop on the Winter Series schedule is the Winter Series Finale (Rounds 3 and 4) at Auto Club Speedway on February 1 -3.
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About Formula Pro USA:
The Formula Pro USA Western Championships in affiliation with SCCA Pro Racing features the most affordable, contemporary formula cars in the world. Strict price controls and limited travel expenses make this series one of the best deals in open-wheel racing.
The Formula Pro USA events take place at a great mix of tracks based on the west coast, utilizing the FIA certified Ligier JS-F4. The JS-F4 is designed by the legendary Max Crawford and built in the US. It is powered by a durable, fast and reliable 2.0-liter Honda K20C1 four-cylinder engines built in Ohio pumping out 160 hp. Visit: www.FormulaProUSA.com
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The Miner's Memorial Garden area is getting a new facelift. The goal is to make the area butterfly friendly, and maintenance free. (please see photo gallery).
The LWHS is still looking for Lilly area memorabilia: this would include any historical item, vintage photograph, and articles on the history of Lilly.
If you or a former resident have any newsworthy events or personal stories please email them to the Lilly-Washington Historical Society
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For centuries, the monasteries have provided a home and an education to thousands of Bhutan's poorest children. More than 4,000 children live and study in monasteries across the country, usually sent by parents who can't afford to feed their large families or pay for the uniforms and textbooks required by government schools. Officially, the monasteries take children of seven and older. In reality, many take children as young as five when they have nowhere else to go.
We went to Mani Dhoendrup Lobdra with some supplies, such as food and sports goods. This school got started in 2003, and its name was derived from the Mani (prayer) Doendrup (wish fulfilling). Every morning, students get up early at 5AM to take Puja, acts are generally performed daily to express "honor, worship and devotional attention".
In the school, we held an exciting football game with these lovely students after lunch. We were divided into two groups, with eleven players on each side. When the game got started, both of us played actively. The ball was quickly passed from one to another, and those who stayed on the sidelines were so excited to cheer for the players.
Although this game was not as wonderful and formal as the professional ones, it was an unforgettable game for these students. David, Assistant Sales Manager, is a volunteer of this visit, and he said that playing with these students was one of the most pleasant moments in this Bhutan trip. "Most of the time, these children are very quiet since they embrace Buddhism. However, playing football enables them to release their nature," David said.
We believe, with everyone's efforts, these students will create more happiness in Bhutan.


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It's Yappy Hour at Pech Merle on July 28 for guests and their favorite Pech Pups!
The grill will be fired up with gourmet sausage, accompanied by seasonal side salads and sweet treats while furry friends sample an array of Organic Pup Treats.
This is also your chance to enter the Pech Pup Contest - the top twelve pups will be selected for our 2020 Pech Pup Notecards!
If you're still hungry after the event, head to Diavola & Catelli's (both allow dogs on their patios) and receive complimentary corkage on your bottle of Pech Merle.
A percentage of the proceeds will benefit the Green Dog Rescue, this is your chance to give back to the most selfless being in your life, your pup!
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The SparkFun Inventor's Kit for Intel® Edison, otherwise known as the Edison SIK, introduces the Edison as a powerful Internet of Things (IoT) platform. The Edison SIK includes everything you need to complete 12 circuits that will teach you how to program the Intel® Edison using JavaScript and controlling various electronics. Whether you are new to electronics and JavaScript or are looking to take your skills to the next level, this kit is a great starting point.
The Intel® Edison is an ultra small computing platform that will change the way you look at embedded electronics. Each Edison is packed with a huge amount of tech goodies into a tiny package while still providing the same robust strength of your go-to single board computer. Powered by the Intel® Atom™ SoC dual-core CPU and including an integrated WiFi, Bluetooth LE, and a 70-pin connector to attach a veritable slew of shield-like "Blocks" which can be stacked on top of each other. It's no wonder how this little guy is lowering the barrier of entry on the world of electronics


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Humans once explored space visiting many different planets across the galaxy. After discovering nothing, they returned to Earth believing they were alone. After a signal detected at Ecosystem Nine, humans set off with their machines of war to claim their place in the greater galaxy.
In the process of decommissioning their instruments of war, mankind concludes that the most deadly instruments are themselves. War is a product of human nature. They fully pull themselves above the decision-making loop, relegating the majority of action to their AI constructs. Until the signal arrives that reminds them of their past.
With only an academic knowledge of warfare, and access to the greatest technology in creation, the Human expedition on Nine must resurrect their old instruments of war and return themselves to the seat of command; for their own survival, and potentially the survival of all life in the Galaxy.
"The Suma will not leave this planet, until we secure more catalyst."
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The Human civilization depicted in Grey Goo seems to reflect our own, but projecting events that take place many years in the future.
At some point in the 21st century, Humanity created a series of artificially intelligent androids called Valiants, which led to constant, brutal conflict. At some point shortly after the 21st Century, Humanity detected a miniscule wormhole in the Solar System through which they could partially see into another area of the galaxy. A self-replicating probe system made up of nanites called Pathfinder - known colloquially as 'the Goo' - was created and sent through this 'Keyhole' in order to map the galaxy and search for intelligent life. Although it found numerous habitable planets carrying life-forms, the Pathfinder Project did not detect any form of intelligence and it was assumed that the probe system eventually shut down.
The ArmisticeEdit
After centuries of pointless infighting and the seeming absence of other intelligent life in the universe, humans tired of their condition, withdrawing to Earth, where they enacted the Armistice, a treaty to end all treaties that put a permanent stop to the constant wars that had plagued them for so long.
Human civilization advanced into an age of utter perfection, using their technology to create artificial intelligences that assisted in maintaining a conflict-less utopia.
Ecosystem 09Edit
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The Humans had collected multiple samples from Ecosystem 09's surface including a strange metallic substance that showed a degree of intelligence. Under analysis this metallic substance was nearly identical in nature to the Goo created by the Humans centuries ago but far more agressive and violent. It was speculated that the Beta may have tampered with the Goo in some way, turning a peaceful self-replicating probe system into a murderous army. These samples escaped containment and caused the destruction of the Darwin, stranding the human forces on the planet. Commander Tak rallied her forces together, eschewing the chance of diplomacy in favour of force, and rescued the Valiant Singleton and Redgrave from the Beta, capturing the Beta commander Saruk in the process.
It became apparent that the Beta did not possess the technological skill necessary to alter the Goo into what they are now, leading to Lucy seeking an alliance with the Beta in order to face a common enemy. Human drones and the Beta army fought side by side and won a number of key victories against the Goo. Eventually the only remaining Goo masses were those feeding on the Beta's catalyst stockpile at the Terminal. Singleton volunteered to detonate the catalyst stores in order to destroy the last Goo on the planet despite the fact that it was a suicide mission. Redgrave and Singleton assaulted the main structure while Lucy's drones and Saruk's forces provided a diversion. The Human-Beta alliance was victorious but Singleton was lost.
Despite Singleton's sacrifice, the Goo managed to evade extinction and launched a devastating counter-attack. The Human-Beta alliance was pushed back on all fronts and the Human command AI M.U.M. was infilitrated by the Goo, causing significant damage to it. Eventually Human-Beta forces were pushed back to the Beta's Aperture Device, a Keyhole opening system that could allow the Goo to leave Ecosystem 09 to potentially attack other planets including Earth or call for reinforcements. At this point it was revealed that the Goo was now being aided by the surviving consciousness of Singleton, who had been absorbed into their hivemind and somehow retained his personality. He attempted to convince Commander Tak of an even greater threat than the Goo but Lucy refused to listen to what could be an attempt at psychological warfare by her enemy. Despite the combined efforts of the Humans and Beta their forces were defeated. Curiously, the Goo did not attempt to harm Lucy or Saruk and the two managed to escape. The Humans and Beta watched in horror as the Goo opened Keyholes across the planet and brought countless Goo masses to Ecosystem 09.
While human technology is technically advanced well beyond the Betas and even arguably the Goo itself, human military capabilities are comparatively weak considering how advanced humans are. Because of the Armistice, and a perceived isolation from outside attack, standing militaries and even personal weapons have become artifacts of an uncivilized and reviled era.
As such the human military is not explicitly reflective of the vastly advanced technology behind it. Their current forces consist of what could be assembled from existing technology, with very few advanced weapons being available to them.
All human units are unmanned drones with the exception of the Core, which has a physically present human being overseeing it and all its assigned forces.
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Tlicho Tourism Conference
Participants across the Tłı̨chǫ region gathered for two days in Behchokǫ̀, to discuss several Tourism topics.
Day 1 included a presentation of the Tłı̨chǫ Regional Tourism Strategy developed under the Tłı̨chǫ Region Economic Development Working Group (TREDWG).
- Tracey Klettl, owner and operator of Painted Warriors shared her experience and facilitated
- Story of the Community
- Product Development
- Partnerships
- Training Programs
Day 2 included getting market ready, and marketing your tourism business. Funding presentations by Metis Dene Development Fund, BDIC, and ITI-GNWT. Presentation by Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, on the national guidelines, membership, benefits, and support. Wrapping up the conference with a facilitated panel of tourism operators by NARWAL Northern Adventures, and My Bucket List Tours.
Tłı̨chǫ Tourism Conference was supported by Client Services Department of the Tłı̨chǫ Government, and facilitated by ITI, GNWT, and funded by CANNOR, Canada.
For more information please contact the Economic Development Officers (EDO):
For more information contact:
Behchokǫ̀ Business Economic Development Officer - Diane Lafferty
Tel: 867.392.6119 Fax: 867.392.6339
Location: 1st Floor Nishikhon Bldg.
Mailing address: Attention Diane Lafferty, GNWT, PO Box 70, Behchokǫ̀, NT, X0E 0Y0
Gamètì Economic Development Officer - Belinda Blackduck
Tel: 867.997.3074 ext 1504 Fax: 867.997.3097
Mailing address: Attention EDO, Tłı̨chǫ Government, PO Box 104, Gamètì, NT, X0E 1R0
Wekweetì Economic Development Officer - Carol Arrowmaker
Tel: 867.713.2511 ext. 1604 Fax: 867.713.2064
Mailing address: Attention EDO, Tłı̨chǫ Government, PO Box 34, Wekweetì , NT, X0E 1W0
Whatì Economic Development Officer - Susan Nitsiza
Tel: 867.573.3012 ext. 1404 Fax: 867.573.3222
Mailing address: Attention EDO, Tłı̨chǫ Government, PO Box 92, Whatì, NT, X0E 1P0


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Kerich was charged in court alongside a former manager David Chingi but they did not plead to the charges because their three co-accused persons were not in court.
They are charged alongside Chacha Marwa, Toddy Madihani and Antony Chako who were however not in court.
The court has ordered that they be presented on Wednesday next week to answer to the charges.
In the initial court appearance, Kerich and three other former NHIF officials who are out on bond were charged over a Sh116 million scandal which led to their suspension.


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Billy Uomo has recently released two in a series of ten EPs. In his previous band Babes, he made sunny, Beach Boys-like songs. Solo Billy Uomo sounds like the Beach Boys and Doo-Wop on quaaludes.
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Krystella is attuned to the universe, the earth and Netflix. She is in touch with every side of herself, from her masculine roots to her feminine tips and all the other magnificent genders in the mix. When not stargazing to gain insight on her part in destiny she likes to read tea leaves and death notices. It pays to keep up on new spirits in her field. She has seen many Decembers before and she understands both the joy and the 'gawd dang shitbuzz' Christmas can be.
If you contacted Krystella and your specific question is not listed, you may find an answer that applies to your situation here. She receives a lot of enquiries about love, career and money, so we have selected questions to reflect that. Many of Krystella's responses can be offensive, others may apply to you.
Hiyah Krystella,
I love your little insights and spiritual knowledge and blurbs on the site. I'm just wondering how I go about getting a bit of a reading as to my future. I've been head hunted yet again. This time to Portugal, by the same boss who lured me back to Australia from Paris a few years ago. He's moved on and wants me to help him expand his business there. I'm settled here now, no relationship, which suits me though, but Lisbon sounds like fun. What do you see for me as far as experiences and a bit of fun on the side? I'm a Leo born on the 20th August. Am I out of line emailing you directly?
Cheerio for now,
Hey Paulie!
Your message came with a lovely picture! Thanks for that. I never seem to get enough of smiling faces flying across the Internet at me. And you can fly your face to me anytime, Sugar.
I took a gander at your future in my Krystella balls, and your future is looking rather bright. It's never easy to start again and as a gay Leo man you live life with a certain pizzazz. So, I can easily see you pulling up the roots of your settled life on that southern island, called Australia, and giving it a good shake up. Whether that means that you take your happy ass to Portugal or not remains to be seen.
Men like you are either into the arts or big business. Which one are you? You look like an artist in the picture, such a lovely relaxed smile. But artists like to follow their hearts and business people talk about settling down. That's the Leo in you being all conservative, and with your charisma, chances are most of us will deal with your bullshit.
If you are the artistic type, then you need attention. So a new opportunity to be the center of the universe or at least the center of Lisbon will suit you. Artists can survive on compliments and adoration alone.
If you're looking to lay about and want casual affairs, then you should stay on Australia Island. However, if you're itching for some spice and want some pepper put in your ass, head over to Portugal. Life in Lisbon may not always be perfect, but it might be just the challenge you need. At some point in your life, you'll come face to face with yourself and your 'shortcomings.' then you'll have to make choices about how you want to live your life. You might be a materialistic whore, but at least you'll be an honest one.
Keep in touch sugar and let me know where you end up. Maybe I'll see you in Porto.
Wet Kisses,
Hi Krystella
I am gay from Prague, Czech Rep.
Can you make a forecast for my gay love life in the New Year.
What are your best suggestions for my gay love life for the future.
All the best, and my truly best wishes for you.
I am standing thankful for your attention.
Greetings from Vojtech
Heya Voj,
Let's get to it, you have a beautiful upbeat energy. I think of you and your future, and I think, you have the potential to go anywhere and do anything. It's rare in life to meet such a bright spark. Own it, love it and channel your endless energy into making the world as beautiful as you are. Sadly, not everyone will get your humor, some will even call you annoying – haters be hating. Don't let it get you down, but do learn when to shut that beautiful mouth and listen.
I'm looking at your love life in 2017; it is cram packed. You're gettin' it and givin' it all over town. Slow down Vojtech, the boys want your milkshake, but you gotta keep it smooth. If you let everyone have a sip, you run out of milk pretty quick, and no one wants a lick o' sour cream.
You've separated love from sex and that's an interesting division. Love is an immensely powerful feeling, it can lift you up, but it can break you if you let it. Sex can enhance love. It can also be like a good workout, fast, fulfilling and sweaty. Who knows? You might be banging the love of your life all winter, if you're lucky. You could open up your eyes and see the man you want could be in you, under you, over you, under you again. Mmmm, sounds like nice private times to me. Hopefully, you'll open your eyes one day and see the man you really want to love is in the mirror.
Now go grab yourself a yoga mat and get stretching, cause you got a whole lot of ass in your future and you need to look tight. If you know what I mean.
You are about to get more booty than me you filthy and fabulous homo.
Happy Banging,
Well that's all the time I can spare on your 'needs', now I need to fix me a cup of self love and sink into the guy next door. Oh and hey to all my Capricorn lovers, I got you in my sights for next week.
Kiss, Kiss, Milkshake,
To find out more about Krystella check out Introducing Krystella.
Krystella's previous responses are here – In and Out with Krystella
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Sanjay K Gupta
Thinking of redesigning menu to include various exotic and healthy varieties of tea that have caught the attention of young as well as health-conscious society? Want to make your teas a differentiating factor for your business growth?
With hundreds of varieties to choose from, where do you start? How many teas should you be including in the menu? What teas should you be including in the menu?
People use different approaches to design/redesign their menu, ranging from analysing competitor's menus to hiring F&B consultants. Interestingly, the consultants have not been able to keep pace with the fast changing landscape of tea variants!
Whatever approach you use to design your tea menu, it is important to understand the industry trends, customer behaviour and operational constraints:
A fine dine restaurant can afford to have specialised chef to include a wider varieties of teas in the menu. On the other hand, a chain of cafes with limited staff at each location would have difficulty in managing an elaborate menu, and ensuring consistency in brewing and serving.
Most of the café chains register more than 80% of the volume sale in the form of milk tea variants. It includes cafes in posh localities of metros too! They finally end up focussing more on food items, and end up compromising with original vision and brand name.
Food pairing is an important aspect. Teas without milk do not go well with traditional Indian cuisine rich in spices and oil.
People often design a menu including wide varieties of exotic and healthy teas. However, they lack strategy to make customers comfortable to try out these teas. The operational staff at the ground level do not put in extra effort in facilitating customers to transition from traditional teas to new varieties. After trying out for a couple of quarters, the teas with low sales volume are taken off the menu!
The acceptance of exotic tea variants is still low beyond metro cities. Having said so, trend setters would win in the long run.
QSRs cannot afford a detailed brewing process. Teabag-based approach works better for QSRs.
While designing your tea menu, you should have clarity about your business focus and operational strategy and constraints. If you have a chain of cafes, you may plan two or three different categories of menus depending upon the city/location, customer profile and café size. The number of teas, and varieties of teas would be different in each category of menu.
A menu targeting 20-25 teas should include the following teas:
1. Milk Tea Variants
Milk teas (CTC) are now available with special blends of herbs and spices to make traditional chai tastier, and healthier. In particular, milk tea causes gas and acidity. Therefore, choose herbal masala teas that reduce the issue of gas and acidity.
Traditional masala teas have black pepper, ginger, clove, bay leaf and so on which are 'hot.' Many people avoid 'hot' spices during summer. Therefore, choose a summer herbal masala tea which does not include 'hot' spices. Instead, it uses herbs like mint, rose petals, cardamom and fennel.
Depending upon the length of menu you prefer, you may like to choose a couple of variants that have cardamom and ginger dominated taste.
Some cafes keep 8-10 herbs/spices, and offer customer to make their own choice. However, this approach results in inconsistent and unbalanced taste. Therefore, you should go with pre-designed herbal mixes.
2. Basic Leaf Varieties
At a high level, tea is divided into two categories: milk and non-milk (Leaf teas). Leaf teas are further divided into four categories: black, green, oolong and white. A good menu should cover all these four varieties.
Black Tea:
Darjeeling black teas are world famous for their aroma. Teas produced during March-April time-frame are called 'first flush' and have best aroma. Teas produced during May-June time-frame are called 'second flush' and have strong taste. You may like to include Darjeeling first flush black tea, or both first flush and second flush teas.
Assam black teas are famous for their strong taste. You may keep Assam black tea in your menu. Alternatively, you can have English breakfast tea which is a blend of Darjeeling and Assam/Sri Lanka black teas.
Green Tea:
Just one variety of Darjeeling green tea is good enough in the menu.
Oolong Tea:
This is a premium tea, and is quite popular for its weight reduction properties. You should include Darjeeling oolong tea in your menu.
White Tea:
Silver needle white tea is the most premium tea. It is famous for anti-skin ageing properties. A good menu is incomplete without white tea.
3. Fruit Flavoured Teas:
These are black/green or oolong teas flavoured with fruit flavours e.g. peach, lemon, mango, strawberry, black currant, and apple. Earl grey is a popular tea in European region and many customers with international exposure may look for it in the menu. Overall, you should choose 2-3 fruit tea varieties.
Quality of flavours is an important aspect. Flavours are of three types: Artificial, nature-Identical and 100% natural. You should go with 100% natural flavours.
4. Flower Flavoured Teas:
Jasmine green and rose black/rose oolong teas is a common choice. One could also choose blue tea, lavender, rhododendron and so on.
5. Spice Flavoured Teas:
Kahwa is a popular choice in this category. Some people also look for 'Masala Tea' without milk.
6. Gourmet Teas:
These teas combine fruit/flower flavours with other solid ingredients like fruit pieces, flower petals, herbs and spices. There is a wide range of such teas available in the market. You could choose 2-3 teas in this range.
7. Caffeine-Free Teas:
There is a customer segment for caffeine-free teas that are made of pure herbs (no tea leaves). Some of the popular combinations are Tulsi-Rhododendron, Chamomile-Lemongrass, and Nettle-Lemongrass. You can choose a couple of varieties in this segment.
8. Herbal Teas with Health Themes:
Herbal teas with health themes are catching a lot of customer attention. While choosing health teas, taste should not be compromised with.
Some of the popular teas are for detoxification, slimming, immunity system, digestion, refreshing and relaxation. These teas are based upon Ayurvedic formulations that are modified to improve taste. You can choose 2-4 varieties from this list.
9. Ice Teas:
This is a lucrative segment which is highly under leveraged due to long brewing process. Good quality of ice tea has a vast potential in replacing many unhealthy colas and sugar-rich drinks.
Ice teas are typically fruit and flower flavoured teas. It takes a long time to make proper ice tea. Firstly, hot tea is made with higher concentration. It is allowed to cool down to room temperature, before putting it in refrigerator. Ice and fruit flavours are typically added at the time of serving.
Best varieties of ice teas are made using real fruit pulp/fibre in place of flavour. Seasonal citric fruits can be used to make ice teas.
If you choose 2-3 categories of menus depending upon your business strategy for multiple outlets, you can reduce or increase the number of teas in various categories mentioned above.
Promoting non-milk teas and taking customer through the transition process is an important aspect of running the café. You could plan a free sampler of one variety of tea for each day of the week for initial 3-6 months.
Each category of tea requires appropriate brewing temperature and time. Green tea tastes horrible if brewed as black tea! Staff training is important to ascertain the same.
If your focus is pre-dominantly on teas, you can also plan selling retail packs of teas to your customers.
Whatever is the business model and menu size you may choose, you need to ensure basic quality factors, e.g., whole leaf tea, organic production, top bud and two leaves and 100% natural flavours.
(The author is director, Budwhite Teas Pvt. Ltd, Delhi. He can be contacted at email@example.com)
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Echoes from the archives of audio oblivion – eq for bass and drums
I think you know by now how irritated I get by the Gearslutz misinformation propagated about analogue gear.
I had the wonderful advantage that I started putting together my own recording rig in the late 1980s when I was stony broke (having been fleeced by a certain Mister Branson and his bevy of lawyers) so every piece I added to my four and then eight track systems had to justify their existence and I got to know them intimately. As the accident that is called Funky Junk grew exponentially (another strange tale, but it started as a means to acquire a few personal bits and pieces) I got my hands on more and more bits of gear and so drew my own conclusions as to which justified their space in my racks and which didn't, and it was never about kudos, profile, cost or rarity – all I cared about was results and which tools delivered the most satisfying result. I often went through the knee-trembling phase of hearing about mythical beasts, becoming covetous and then being lucky enough to put them to the test, and what surprised me most was how often I was disappointed; often the 'unsung heroes' I'd picked up for peanuts proved far more effective than their overhyped high profile brethren. Indeed, as you know I ended up with a professional multitrack studio containing most people's wish-list of gear but when I was contemplating putting a writing/recording rig together in my house, I went back to my early demos (which I thought sounded so much more open and 'organic' than my later twenty four track stuff) and deliberately picked up some bits and pieces that I'd used during my impecunious beginnings.
It's not about the price, it's about the results.
So here are a few golden nuggets of eq I personally rate extremely highly…
Bob Moog designed a couple of active eqs that seem to work differently from anything else I've ever used.
I first bought an eleven band graphic (for £40) and have used it for years particularly to tailor kick drum and bass guitar. (I also use an ancient seven band passive Altec graphic eq given to me by Mark Linnet). Now, most graphics are pretty weedy things but the Moog is a beast. Sure, graphics are as unfashionable as my haircut amongst the Gearslutz generation but to my way of thinking, a well-designed graphic eq (with inductors rather than resistors) enables an engineer to really dig into a specific frequency and cut or boost to dip out a troublesome resonance or frequency or accentuate a particular sound. For example, there's no better way of bringing out the attack on a kick drum or ducking a troublesome cymbal (or equing out spill) than the subtle use of a graphic and somehow the Moog functions in an extremely musical way, without the harshness or 'woodenness' often associated with graphics.
The Moog parametric is an unassuming 2U box that really delivered powerful sound shaping, albeit on a broader spectrum than the graphic. It is great on electric guitars, bass and keyboards but a good all-rounder, and again, it's unusually forgiving and musical.
I think my antipathy to Gearslutz is well illustrated by this thread…
Where half the posters say the Moog eq is a pile of poo and the other half (those who've actually used a Moog I suspect) rave about it, particularly for bass. How anyone can dismiss this great little unit so utterly is beyond me, unless (of course) they're doing the usual troll thing of basing their comments on second hand info. They'll dismiss the cost (£500-£600) of the Moog as far too high while gladly lashing out gazillions on some US Boutique pile of nuts and bolts that is the audio equivalent of chucking a wet blanket over a mix but has a dozen high profile endorsements (usually guys who've been given a unit and immediately sold it on eBay)
Most pieces of outboard with 'Urei' on the front are gobbled up by audiophiles, but for some reason, the 545 parametric tends to get overlooked (maybe because it gets confused with the larger and less interesting 565 'Filter Bank' designed to filter out specific frequencies for post-production).
The 545 is a three band parametric with an extra band that can be assigned to any of the other three, allowing incredible 'tuning' into frequencies that need addressing. It's rich and warm (I'm not sure if it's discrete but it has the sonic footprint of a discrete unit) and is capable of delivering a thunderous bottom end.
As with the Moog, what I like about the Urei is the lack of 'flap' or 'wooliness'. Both units are tight and upfront, so essential for modern recording, and enable (say) a bass guitar to sit in a track but at the same time be solid, full and fat, but not overpowering. Just why this beautiful beast hasn't acquired the legendary status of the 1176 compressor is beyond me.
For once, there is agreement amongst the handful of Gearslutz who know what this is
Those who know me are well aware of my endearing love of Pultec equalisers, my forever friends for sweetening vocals, acoustic guitars and strings. There really isn't anything else that comes close. Or is there?
I've owned a pair of LANG PEQ2 equalisers for over twenty years and couldn't live without them. Discrete rather than tube, the Langs have similar massive output transformers and inductors, but are more positive and defined than their tube counterparts. Indeed, my old engineer in my Wood Green studio, Mike 'Drumdrops' Pelanconi, used to keep a pair over the mix, saying that the tracks stepped forwards into the room when the Langs were strapped in. Certainly, I've rescued many a drum or brass mix by running through a pair of Langs and bringing them back to thunderous life.
My pair came from the old Utopia mastering suite, and having once erroneously posted that Lang was from the Langevin stable, a longstanding US engineer corrected me by explaining that Lang was an eq brand introduced in the 1960s by an audio mastering room supplier who couldn't get access to Pultec, which was distributed by a competitor. So Lang eqs came out as a direct competitor, if not a substitute, for Pultec. That explains a lot.
The broadcast version of the legendary 1081, these three band eq include what is to my ears, the most musical mic pre I've ever used. The eq is powerful – maybe a bit too powerful for many vocals and acoustic instruments (where the Pultec is unrivalled) and the knees de la beez for electric guitars and drums. I was given a pair when I was building up my first modest rig in 1990 and still have them (along with a complete vintage desk full of them,). I've never thought for one moment of having any other kind of desk.
There are other goodies lurking in the bargain bins of the audio suite, so maybe I'll look at some of these in coming blathers…
Retro Instruments 2A3 EQ
Thermionic Culture Earlybird 2.2 Mic Pre
Empirical Labs DerrEsser 500 series filter module
GML 8200 Stereo Parametric EQ
Great River EQ-1NV Mono EQ
Great River 32EQ Harrison 32 EQ 500 Series Rack
Great River EQ-2NV Two Channel EQ
Maselec MEA-2 Mastering EQ
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SSL XLogic X-Rack E Series EQ Module
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Rihanna approached the task with a laser focus. "She wanted RiRi Woo to be slightly more blue-red and retro matte — a matte with moisturizer finish we'd used in a collection years ago and currently only have in one product," said Balbier (MAC's senior vice president of global product development). "She was especially adamant that the color be suitable for every skin tone."
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