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The 30th Anniversary Celebration Concert of the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra at the Thailand Cultural Centre on 10 March 2013 proved one very important point: continuity and tradition do count in the domain of music. 30 years are nothing in the life of an orchestra. In the meantime, other orchestras have emerged, whether as permanent or crash ensembles. At least, one of these is professionally managed and better financed, giving regular concerts of classical music under a permanent conductor. Other ensembles have been more adventurous, going outwards to win awards in the West. The BSO has not always been in good health. For a number of years it has struggled to survive financially, and it does not even dare to announce an annual programme of classical music. But the concert last Sunday proved beyond any doubt that it is still Thailand's best orchestra. How and why?
My answer is very simple. It is a highly sensitive ensemble, sensitive to the guidance provided by the conductor. It was the right decision to invite such an able conductor as Michel Tilkin to direct the orchestra on this occasion. Gustav Mahler's controversial remark, "There are no bad orchestras, only bad conductors", may not always be true, but it is worth listening to him. How come that a poorly managed orchestra like the BSO has been able to maintain its preeminence among Thai symphony orchestras? Have its rivals been plagued by bad conductors, some of whom are engaged on a permanent basis? Is it better to have distinguished conductors guest-conduct an orchestra than engaging a mediocre conductor? Is it presumptuous to talk of the BSO as if it were the Vienna Philharmonic, which has no permanent conductor? These questions can be debated endlessly.
The Opening Speech by Khun Atchara Tejapaibul, Director, Secretary-General and Treasurer of the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation set me thinking. She said how a group of musician came to her for help and how her family decided to put its efforts together to found a symphony orchestra. She was speaking from the management's point of view. But there is another facet of equal or even greater importance. The Foundation did well in honouring 3 members of the orchestra who have been there since its inception and have survived the 30 years full of countless vicissitudes. Continuity is the key-element. It need not be a continuity provided by the entire orchestra. Musical continuity cannot be described in concrete terms; you can feel it intuitively. Every time I go to Leipzig and hear the Gewandhaus Orchestra, I can sense that continuity. But perhaps continuity of purpose counts as much. Among the congratulatory messages printed in the commemorative programme, I find Dr. Poonpit Amatayakul's "history of Western classical music in Thailand" in one paragraph most illuminating. The BSO has its ancestors whom it should not have failed to recognize. In front of me was seated H.E. the Privy Councillor Mom Luang Usni Pramoj, founder of the Pro Musica Orchestra, that literally begot the BSO. He and the late Acharn Kamthorn Snitwongse persuaded a group of classical musicians – both amateur and professional – to subjugate themselves to the dictates of an "Occidental Despot", named Hans Günther Mommer, whom the Goethe Institute assigned to train the Thai orchestra. Without that solid foundation, classical music in Thailand would not have come this far, or might not have survived at all.
Naturally we should not overlook the contribution made by younger Western-trained professionals who have lent strength to the orchestra.
I have said little about the performance itself, because I can easily assume that those of us who were there must have been satisfied with the professional quality of the BSO. I was somewhat worried at first that the Egmont Overture was a little shaky, and the ensemble certainly lacked unity. But when Siripong Tiptan began playing the Violin Concerto by Max Bruch, superbly accompanied by the orchestra, I felt relieved. Lord Yehudi Menuhin once described the conductor Sir John Barbirolli's role as accompanist with the term "superlative", and I would like to say the same with Michel Tilkin. Siripong's approach was marked by good taste and mellifluous sound. The slow movement, especially, was captivating. I may be permitted to talk about musical lineage in this context. Siripong was a pupil of Chuchart Phitaksakorn, who was a pupil of Suthin Thesarak, who was mostly self-taught. On this very same stage of the Thailand Cultural Centre some years back, the late Suthin Thesarak played 3 violin concerti in one concert at the age of 73, one of which was the Max Bruch Violin Concerto. What would Suthin have said about Siripong's performance? Let me guess. First, he would have definitely said, "I'm very proud of you, pupil of my pupil." And he might have added, "Young man, you could have been a little more adventurous!" He himself, as I heard him then, was very adventurous, highly dramatic, in spite of wrong notes and murky passages. So was our ancestor! Suthin was the hero of my youth and still retains a special place in my heart.
The summit of the concert was definitely Symphony No. 2 by Rachmaninoff. I had been informed that the musicians themselves wanted to play this symphony. Its length might have deterred some musicians and conductors, but the BSO tackled it with spirit and sensitivity. The characteristic of each movement was brought out to the full, and the playing was of high standard throughout. It was an enjoyable work, suitable for the occasion. No false grandeur, no pompous exhibitionism, just sheer pleasure of music-making! We listeners were all grateful to these dedicated musicians who on this occasion gave us their best.
My advice to the BSO: Stick with this conductor! He is a worthy successor to Hikotaro Yazaki!

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The recent protests on several college campuses and the response by the leaders of those institutions have raised important issues that deserve public debate. One of the most important is free speech. The question is whether colleges and universities should allow speech by students, faculty, or outside speakers when some, or even most, of the people find the speech offensive.
Some historical perspective, as always, is helpful. In the late 1800's a University of Wisconsin professor was verbally attacked by the State Superintendent of Education for his teaching and writings. The professor was pro-union and had written a book on socialism. The issue came to the Board of Regents to determine if the professor should be censured. The Board of Regents created a committee to look into the matter. Their report contained the following paragraph (see below). It is an eloquent and persuasive defense of free speech. It established a bedrock principle for the operation of colleges and universities. Would the Board of Regents come to the same conclusion today?
"As Regents of a university with over a hundred instructors supported by nearly two millions of people who hold a vast diversity of views regarding the great questions which at present agitate the human mind, we could not for a moment think of recommending the dismissal or even the criticism of a teacher even if some of his opinions should, in some quarters, be regarded as visionary. Such a course would be equivalent to saying that no professor should teach anything which is not accepted by everybody as true. This would cut our curriculum down to very small proportions. We cannot for a moment believe that knowledge has reached its final goal, or that the present condition of society is perfect. We must therefore welcome from our teachers such discussions as shall suggest the means and prepare the way by which knowledge may be extended, present evils be removed and others prevented. We feel that we would be unworthy of the position we hold if we did not believe in progress in all departments of knowledge. In all lines of academic investigation it is of the utmost importance that the investigator should be absolutely free to follow the indications of truth wherever they may lead. Whatever may be the limitations which trammel inquiry elsewhere we believe the great state University of Wisconsin should ever encourage that continual and fearless sifting and winnowing by which alone the truth can be found."


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"Treason, and more"? Sure thing.
Monday was the first night of the first ever Zoom Democratic National Convention, and there were a few memorable moments. Kristin Urquiza of Arizona, whose Trump-voting father died of COVID-19, delivered the brutal truth that her father's "only pre-existing condition was trusting Donald Trump, and for that he paid with his life." Bernie Sanders delivered a rousing call to his supporters, but really all Americans, that no matter exactly where you fall ideologically, literally all is lost if we let Donald Trump's authoritarian fascism take root by letting him have another term to destroy this country.
But Michelle Obama, man. Whoa. Damn.
We have seen Michelle Obama give a badass speech before. This was something different. If you did not see it, take some time this morning:
Watch Michelle Obama's Full Speech At The 2020 DNC | NBC News www.youtube.com
We saw Michelle Obama talk last night in a way Michelle Obama does not usually talk. She noted that she fricking hates politics, as she sometimes notes. (You know, for those of you who are always like "Why is she not runnniningngngngggggggg?") She said some of her stuff about where we go when they go low. (High.) But it wasn't the focal point. (Though she was clear that that quip is not meant as a platitude about being really nice and putting up with bullshit.)
This was more hi, I am Michelle Obama, and if you think things are bad right now, watch what happens if you allow Donald Trump to stay in the Oval Office one more minute.
[I]f you take one thing from my words tonight, it is this: if you think things cannot possibly get worse, trust me, they can;and they will if we don't make a change in this election. If we have any hope of ending this chaos, we have got to vote for Joe Biden like our lives depend on it.
Yes, that was the one thing Michelle Obama wanted you to take away. This was Michelle Obama pulling the fucking fire alarm.
But she did it like a parent who's just stating the facts as they are. The hard truths. And the sooner you wrap your thick skull around it, the sooner we can move on.
[L]et me be as honest and clear as I possibly can. Donald Trump is the wrong president for our country. He has had more than enough time to prove that he can do the job, buthe is clearly in over his head. He cannot meet this moment.He simply cannot be who we need him to be for us.It is what it is.
It's funny because Donald Trump literally said "it is what it is" during his Axios interview, about over 1,000 Americans dying per day of coronavirus on his watch.
It was spectacular from the beginning, and unlike Donald Trump, it did meet the moment. "Good evening, everyone. It's a hard time, and everyone's feeling it in different ways." Not what you expect to hear from the keynote speaker from the first night of the Democratic National Convention. But such is the American shithole we find ourselves in after over three years under Donald Trump's garbage leadership.
Obama explained that she's "one of a handful of people living today" who's been close enough to the presidency who actually knows what it takes to do the job, which is why she knows Trump is simply not good enough, smart enough, or doggone it people like him to meet the tasks at hand. She reminded Americans that in 2016, "In one of the states that determined the outcome, the winning margin averaged out to just two votes per precinct—two votes." And that has made all the difference.
After going through a laundry list of just how bad things are now, Obama delivered the "I'm not angry, I'm just disappointed" line only a seasoned parent can:
Sadly, this is the America that is on display for the next generation.A nation that's underperforming not simply on matters of policy but on matters of character.
"Underperforming." We're pretty sure she chose that business-y type word for a reason, since America is being destroyed by Donald Trump, Business Guy, who, just like vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris said the other day, is running America into the ground just like he's run everything he's ever inherited into the ground.
And Obama acknowledged that there are some people out there who are just too pigheaded and bigoted to listen to her, though she said it with more grace than we did just now:
I understand that my message won't be heard by some people. We live in a nation that is deeply divided, and I am a Black woman speaking at the Democratic Convention. But enough of you know me by now. You know that I tell you exactly what I'm feeling. You know I hate politics. But you also know that I care about this nation. You know how much I care about all of our children.
And that's when she said the "one thing" she wanted you to take away from her words, about how things can get so much worse .
It wasn't all doom and gloom. A lot of it was about Joe Biden, and much of the second half was action, marching orders from Michelle Obama on what we have to do to fix it by November, in the face of a president and his complicit party hellbent on America's presidential election being as un-free and un-fair as it possibly can be.
[W]e have to vote for Joe Biden in numbers that cannot be ignored. Because right now, folks who know they cannot win fair and square at the ballot box are doing everything they can to stop us from voting. They're closing down polling places in minority neighborhoods. They're purging voter rolls. They're sending people out to intimidate voters, and they're lying about the security of our ballots. These tactics are not new.
But this is not the time to withhold our votes in protest or play games with candidates who have no chance of winning.We have got to vote like we did in 2008 and 2012. We've got to show up with the same level of passion and hope for Joe Biden. We've got to vote early, in person if we can. We've got to request our mail-in ballots right now, tonight, and send them back immediately and follow-up to make sure they're received. And then, make sure our friends and families do the same.
We have got to grab our comfortable shoes, put on our masks, pack a brown bag dinner and maybe breakfast too, because we've got to be willing to stand in line all night if we have to.
Stop playing games and DO THE DAMN WORK.
It would be unreasonable to ask Michelle Obama to deliver this address to America each night before we go to bed until November 3. But we might just watch this a couple times a week until then, to help keep our eye on the ball.
Maybe you should too.
(But like if she wants to address the nation every night between now and November 3, that would be OK too. Just whatever works with her schedule. Oh my God it was good to hear from Michelle Obama again. Damn. Thank you, Michelle Obama. Thank you.)
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Another thing she discovered is that anonymity was keeping addiction treatment research from making more progress, and though research has been done, people affected by addiction needed to be more politically active in advocating for funding of treatment research. Inspired by the contagious way in which the AIDS community came out of their darkness-slash-closet, to advocate for their disease. Kathy went to friends and community leaders to create A New Way Inc. In her words, "A New Way Inc.'s purpose is to help those suffering from addiction "Come out of the closet" of addiction and step into the light. Meaning to be counted by policy makers to reflect the true number of those afflicted and affected by addiction, like those who suffer from AIDS. Currently the organization is working to raise awareness about the hidden numbers of people suffering from addiction and the need for more funding in the area of addiction treatment research. This is done by partnering with universities, policy makers and medical professionals to fulfill these ends.
When former Milwaukee County Supervisor and current CEO of A New Way INC., Kathy Arciszewski's ex-husband (now deceased) was diagnosed as an alcoholic, she got to observe up close and personal the treatment of alcoholism and addiction. Through this experience she came to the conclusion that the treatment of addiction is outdated and misunderstood. Kathy found that labels and stigma undermine the recovery process. She noticed that in contrast that "when a loved one was diagnosed with lung cancer they were not labeled or told that they were at fault for their disease".


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Angel Number 8716: Mind-Blowing Changes to Improve Yourself
Change is inevitable. We all aspire for beautiful things in life. Interestingly, we all know what is required of us, but few go for it. Millions understand that success calls for hard work and consistency. However, only a few people sacrifice their time to do what is required. Angel number 8716 is the divine number that has been communicating with you.
Probably you've been seeing 8716 everywhere, and you keep asking yourself questions concerning this number. What does 8716 mean to you? Does it have any influence on your life? Read on to find out more.
Spiritual Meaning & Significance of 8716
8716 spiritually says that you should be prepared to give it all to everything that needs to be done. In other words, you must work hard towards your goals. According to your heavenly angels, working hard towards your goals puts you in a better place to realize your goals. 8716 meaning indicates that hard work pays. If you want something so bad, you must be ready to walk down this road.
Equally, the facts about 8716 indicate that you should surround yourself with the right social circle. Life is a heavy load. When adversities fall on your shoulders, challenges might seem overbearing. During these difficult times, you need friends to reach out to and talk to. Consequently, 8716 angel number urges you to eliminate toxic people from your friends' list.
Angel Number 8716: Symbolic Meaning
In addition, 8716 symbolism argues that you must learn to adapt to the circumstances you're facing. Sure, there is always a time when things will be difficult. The meaning of 8716 states that instead of overthinking things, learn to accept things as they are. For example, maybe you lost your job, or your lover left you. In such cases, taking things as they are will help you grow past these difficulties.
What's more, 8716 symbolic meaning points out that you must use your time wisely. Time is a precious tool. It determines what you get tomorrow and in the future. Use your time wisely today with expectations of a brighter future.
Things You Should Know About 8716
One of the best ways of improving yourself is by building consistency. Make it your daily goal to focus on what is required of you before everything else. Angel number 8716 states that feeling beats intensity. Develop a routine that you can stick to over the long haul. Ideally, this will have a lasting positive impact on your life.
8716 Numerology
The numbers 8, 7, 1, 6, 87, 71, 16, 871, and 716 carry the following messages to you.
Angel number 8 says that you should find your happy place, and number 7 urges you to trust your inner voice. The divine number 6 encourages you to find stability, while number 1 speaks of trusting your abilities.
Equally, number 87 motivates you to be consistent towards your goals, whereas number 71 stresses the importance of listening to your emotions. 16 angel number states that you must get out of your comfort zone.
871 angel number tells you to prepare to focus on your big goals. And finally, number 716 inspires you to believe in the universal guidance coming to you.
8716 Angel Number: Final Verdict
To conclude, angel number 8716 frequents your path to motivate you to focus on self-improvement as a way of changing your life for the better.


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What should be the knowledge base of foreign language
teachers in higher education?
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the L2 Journal, the BLC will hold a Roundtable on the relationship between research and practice in the teaching of foreign languages. With globalization, many of the traditional tenets of foreign language teaching and learning at the college level have been put into question (e.g., the native speaker target, communicative competence as a pedagogic goal, the concept of a monolingual target culture, and the traditional divisions between the teaching of language, literature/film, history, and culture). They are now slowly being replaced by such concepts as the multilingual speaker, multiliteracies, multimodality, translingual practice, translanguaging, and the development of social and historical consciousness. Meanwhile, the new instructional conditions currently imposed by the global pandemic are making teaching practice more challenging than ever. They are leading to a re-thinking of what we are teaching foreign languages for, and what knowledge language teachers need to have to meet today's educational challenges. These changes have consequences for the professional development of language instructors, both GSIs and Unit 18 lecturers, at the University of California and beyond. The Roundtable participants will address three questions crucial for training, hiring, evaluating, and promoting foreign language teachers: 1) From where are foreign language teachers expected to draw the knowledge necessary for them to teach in person and online? 2) Which field(s) of inquiry are they expected to call their own, and what do any of these fields have to offer language teachers? 3) How have the knowledge and insights you have gained from this field or any other source of knowledge informed your teaching practice?
Margot Szarke, Lecturer, French
Dominick Lawton, Graduate Student, Slavic
Ignacio Navarrete, Professor, Spanish
Minsook Kim, Lecturer, East Asian Languages & Cultures
Gabriella Licata, Graduate Student, Spanish
Annamaria Bellezza, Lecturer, Italian
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Not in an "I've given up on him or don't believe in this plan anymore". Actually, I have more faith in him currently than I have had in a long time. However, having faith takes a lot of patience, which is something I seem to be running out of at the moment.
I feel a lot of things these days… To sum it up nicely, I feel: stuck. You see, I am not complaining about my life right now. I am working in Little Rock. I have a home (it's different depending on the day, but a home nonetheless), I have food, I am making money, etc. I have the things I need, but none of this is what I thought my life would look like at the age of 23.
Growing up, I cannot remember one person I looked up to career wise. I had many great role models with excellent values that taught me many things and made me the man I am today. However, to this day I can't place my finger on one person I know that I want to be like career wise. My therapist and I (yeah I have one… better question is why don't you??) came to the conclusion that it was one of the reasons I wanted to go out of state for college. I wanted to see that the dreams I was so intrigued by were possible for a boy like me from a small town in Arkansas.
*at this point if you think I am crazy for thinking this way or that I am being unrealistic… stop reading. I don't want that negative energy*
You can imagine my surprise when God placed me right back in Arkansas. Again, not mad about that one bit, but I am not going to lie…it has been challenging for me in ways I can't even begin to fully explain. God and I have been having a lot of serious talks and I understand I am back in Arkansas to prove myself and others wrong. I can accomplish my dreams being from this wonderful state and I will, because I want to be that role model that I never really had all these years.
I consider myself a creative person and I have 1,000 ideas in my head at all times, but I have never really been quite sure how to accomplish them. Besides hard work, I don't have the connections or people to learn from. Again, I feel stuck.
Last night my mind was racing, and I had a memory come up. One time, when I was little, I got stuck in this muddy water while hunting in the middle of winter. I fell down in the water and could not get up on my own. I was also frozen solid because…duck hunting in the winter. Anyway, I remember being scared, but also being plain mad. That feeling is very similar to how I feel right now in my life. Of course, back then, someone quickly came and helped me up. I know the same thing will happen to me this go round, but the waiting and the overthinking is a lot.
I want to write a book. I am writing a book. I want to write songs. I want to write TV shows or movies. I want to do anything where I can use my storytelling skills. My ideas rotate and change every day, but at the core of it, I want to be a positive influence. I want to inspire others. Funny thing, I can feel it coming. Like a train head on. I know that with all my heart. Therefore, right now I am thankful to be stuck because everything that is jammed always finds its way loose. Watch out because as soon as I wiggle my way out of this, I'm gonna be THAT guy that other young ones from our small town (and state) can look up to for inspiration!! If you are stuck, be grateful! I know that means something good is coming so soon!
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The purpose of this study is twofold: to address the proper utilization and disposal of a locally available industrial waste known as sugar mill lime sludge, and to determine whether it could improve the subgrade performance of an expansive clay by evaluating its California Bearing Ratio (CBR) and Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS). The expansive soil known as Adtuyon clay from Stockfarm, Dalwangan was treated with lime sludge contents of 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, and 30% (all by dry weight of soil); the specimens from each of these mixing conditions were cured at 0, 7, 14, and 28 days. Results show that the treated soil with 10% lime sludge and curing period of 28 days demonstrated a higher CBR and UCS. On the other hand, treated soils with lime sludge contents above and below 10% regardless of curing periods have indicated lower CBR and UCS values, thus yielding inferior engineering properties. Therefore, the expansive clay in Bukidnon can be stabilized using the locally available sugar mill lime sludge at an optimum lime sludge content of 10% cured at a minimum curing period of 28 days.


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In early February, the Federal Communications Commission and United States Department of Justice have issued criminal sentences and debarments in separate E-rate fraud cases.
Former Owner of Technology Company Sentenced in E-rate Fraud Case
On February 9, 2012, a federal judge sentenced Ms. Gloria Harper to 30 months in prison and $40 million in fines and restitution. Ms. Harper engaged in anti-competitive behavior including fraud and bidding rigging for her E-rate related projects that spanned four states: Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, and Louisiana.
The DoJ reported:
- Ms. Harper, former co-owner of Global Networking Technologies and former owner of Computer Training Associates, acting on behalf of these companies as well as on her own behalf, participated in the conspiracy beginning on or about December 2001 through September 2005. Harper conspired to provide bribes and kickbacks to school officials and employees responsible for the procurement of Internet access services at certain schools in Arkansas, Florida, Illinois and Louisiana. The department said that in return, those individuals ceded control of the E-Rate competitive bidding process to Harper and a co-conspirator, ultimately allowing them to ensure E-Rate contracts at these schools were awarded to their companies.
On February 6, 2012, USAC notified Eagle School District (AR) and Xavier University Preparatory School (LA) that they would be denied FY 2007 requests tied to Ms. Harper. Each applicant was denied approximately $22,000.
In explaining the FY 2007 denials, USAC stated:
- Based on the June 16, 2008 Plea Agreement in U.S. v. Tyrone Pipkin, Gloria Harper, Global Networking Technology, Inc., and Computer Training & Associates, Inc., USAC is denying the funding requests for services to be provided by Global Networking Technology, Inc. (GNT). In the Plea Agreement, the parties agreed to give up the right to seek reimbursement from USAC for services provided for E-Rate projects and release any associated claims. Furthermore, Ms. Harper and Mr. Pipkin, both individually and through any business entity, agreed to cease performing any work related to contracts that are funded through the E-rate program, participating in any activities associated with or related to the E-rate program, and seeking or receiving any funding from the E-Rate for a period of three years starting on June 16, 2008, the date of the plea agreement. (Mr. Pipkin and Ms. Harper were the sole owners of GNT.) USAC has determined that since the parties were barred from performing services for and receiving reimbursement for these FY 2007 (July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008) funding requests, the requests must be denied as a result of the plea agreement.
Former Michigan Technology Company Owner Debarred
On February 14th, 2012, the FCC Enforcement Bureau notified Mr. Jeremy Sheets that he will be debarred from participating in the E-rate program for a three year period. According to the Debarment Order, Mr. Sheets' fraudulent activities cost the E-rate program nearly $70,000. The debarment resulted from the guilty plea the U.S. Department of Justice reported on January 25, 2011.
More information about suspensions and debarments in the E-rate program may be found on USAC's website.


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M, T, Th, F: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
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Erie West Town Health Center provides care to our neighbors in the West Town and Humboldt Park communities.
Erie West Town provides a wide variety of services for adults and children, including primary care, women's healthcare, prenatal care, pediatric care and behavioral healthcare. You can come to Erie for everything from free pregnancy tests and school physicals to cholesterol checks and diabetes management.
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In 1970 there were more than 580 km (360 mi) of railway, but by the end of 1975, following an IBRD recommendation, Sierra Leone had dismantled most of its rail system and replaced it with new roadways; since the mid-1980s, only 84 km (52 mi) of narrow-gauge railway has remained, connecting the closed iron mines at Marampa with the port of Pepel, on the Sierra Leone River. The line remains operable but is in limited use. In 2002, Sierra Leone had about 11,700 km (7,270 mi) of roads, of which some 936 km (582 mi) were paved. In 2000, there were 35,900 registered motor vehicles, including 20,100 automobiles, and 15,80 commercial vehicles.
Freetown has one of the finest natural harbors in the world, with an excellent deepwater quay, built in 1953. In 1970, work was completed on an extension that provides the port with berth facilities for six to eight ships and about 24 hectares (60 acres) of storage area. Pepel specializes in the export of iron ore, and Point Sam, the Sherbro River terminal, handles bauxite and rutile. Bonthe and Sulima are other ports. Sierra Leone has many rivers, however, some are navigable only over short distances for about three months of the year, during the rainy season. Of the 800 km (497 mi) of waterways, 600 km (373 mi) are navigable year round.
In 2001 there were an estimated 10 airports, only 1 of which had a paved runway. An international airport at Lungi is connected by ferry to Freetown, across the bay. Extension of the runway was completed in 1968, bringing the airport to top-class international airport standard. It is served by about a dozen international airlines with regular flights to Europe, North and South America, and the rest of West Africa. Domestic service operates from Hastings Airfield, 22 km (14 mi) from Freetown, linking the capital to nearly all the large provincial towns.
The national air carrier, founded in 1961 as Sierra Leone Airways, was reconstituted in 1982 as Sierra Leone Airlines, under the management of Alia-Royal Jordanian Airline, which holds a 20% share. In 2001, 13,900 passengers were carried on scheduled domestic and international flights.


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New range-topping BMW X4 announced
BMW has announced the xDrive35d will top the X4 range, priced from $89,900 (+ORC).
BMW'S X CARS are its SUV range, and are offered in two-wheel drive (rear drive, unusual for the market but not for BMW) and all-wheel drive configuration, with the xDrive transmission. The X1 is the baby of the range, then there's the X3 hatch and X4 coupe, then the X5 wagon and X6 coupe.
BMW has now released the xDrive35d, or all-wheel-drive, 3.0L. This is a turbo diesel, as there's no M-car performance version of the X4 in the same way that there is for the X5 and X6.
The X4 xDrive35d is powered by a 3.0 litre, six cylinder engine, even though there's a "35" in the name. The motor is good for 230kW, 630Nm of torque and gets it from 0-100 in 5.2 seconds…. and you get around 6L/100km on the combined cycle. There's all the usual luxury and safety features you'd expect from BMW too.
The X4 has an excellent all-wheel-drive system as we found when testing one in New Zealand on snow, but it lacks the clearance for actual offroad work. However, it is a sharp-handling luxury SUV primarily for on-road use.
2015 BMW X4 xDrive35d
$89,900 plus on-road costs
- Eight-speed sports automatic transmission with Steptronic
- Dynamic Damper Control
- M Sport Package, including 20-inch M light-alloy wheels, M leather steering wheel with gearshift paddles and M Aerodynamics package
- Leather Upholstery
- Bi-Xenon headlights
- Auto Tailgate
- Navigation system Professional
- Rear View Camera
- Surround View, with 360 degree visibility
- Comfort Access system
- ConnectedDrive Freedom
- Real Time Traffic Information
- DAB+ Digital Radio
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Mike is an Advisory Partner at EY and leads our Western Canadian Intelligent Automation and Advanced Analytics Practice. He's also the Digital Lead for the Energy Sector in Canada.
Mike's been involved in the design, development and deployment of enterprise class technology solutions for the past 20 years with most of the time focused on process automation, analytics, business intelligence and reporting applications. He brings a practical and hands-on approach to help organizations innovate and extract value from their information technology investments, complementing his deep technical background with strategic insights.
Mike holds an MSc in Health Informatics from the University of Victoria and a BA in Economics from the University of Calgary.
How Mike is building a better working world
"As the Vice Chair of HIV Community Link, an organization that supports vulnerable populations affected by HIV and hepatitis C, I'm helping the community find wellness through education, prevention and support."


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Apartment for sale in Palomares
€67,500 ~ £57,772 *
Presenting this very well maintained second floor, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment located on the popular community of Las Terrazas de Palomares. It has beautiful mountain views and the benefit of a communal swimming pool.
Palomares is a coastal fishing and agricultural town is in the municipality of Cueves del Almanzora . Palomares is 5 minutes from the nearest beach and approximately 1hour 15 minutes from Almeria Airport.
The entrance to the property takes you into an open plan living/dining area, with double glass doors, leading to the original terrace that has been enclosed with glass sliding windows with fly screens to provide a comfortable additional sitting area that is bright and airy and affords wonderful mountain views.
The living dining area is spacious, has two ceiling fan lights to aid climate control and a feature wall fire to provide a cosy feel during the cooler months.
A separate fully fitted kitchen leads from the living/dining area. It has ample storage space with both wall and base units, granite worktops and kick boards and comes complete with a range of appliances.
The bedrooms and bathroom also lead off from the living/dining area.
Both bedrooms are good size double rooms, bright and airy with fitted wardrobes and hot and cold air conditioning.
The shared family bathroom has a full sized bath, over bath shower with shower screen, a sink and a toilet. It is fully tiled for easy maintenance.
All the windows in the apartment are fitted with fly screens.
Palomares is very well located in that it is less than 2 km kilometres from Vera Playa or Villaricos, 5 kilometres from Garrucha and 9 kilometres from Mojácar making this an ideal location.
If you would like more information about this property or to arrange a viewing please contact Spanish Property Choice 950 615 388
Distances and Times to Airports
- Alicante (ALC)2 hours 4 mins206.5 km
- Almeria (LEI)1 hour 1 min90.4 km
- Murcia / Corvera (RMU)1 hour 29 mins140.7 km
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Energy Certificate…
Consumption: Grade G - 179kW
Emissions: Grade E - 30kg
- Exclusive to SPC
- Coastal property
- Communal fees: €58.33 per month
- IBI property tax: €98.72 per annum
- Refuse fees: €147.12 per annum
- Fully Furnished
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 bathroom
- Build Size 65 m²
- Mains Water
- Mains Electric
- Telephone Possible
- Internet Possible
- Air Conditioning
- Communal Pool
- Lift
- Disabled Friendly
- 3 minutes drive to the beach
- 3 minutes drive to the shops
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Standard form of payment
- Reservation deposit €3,000 (£2,568)
- Remainder of deposit to 10% €3,750 (£3,210)
- Final Payment of 90% on completion €60,750 (£51,995)
Property Purchase Expenses
- Property price €67,500 (£57,772)
- Transfer tax 7% €4,725 (£4,044)
- Notary fees (approx) €750 (£642)
- Land registry fees (approx) €750 (£642)
- Legal fees (approx) €1,500 (£1,284)
* Prices quoted in Pounds are illustrative and should only be used as a guide.
* Transfer tax is based on the sale value or the cadastral value whichever is the highest.
* Price valid until sold
* Conveyancing not included
* The DIA is available at our office according to the Decree 218/2005


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We Found An All-American Diner Where You Can Lunch For INR 375
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American Cave is oh-so-American! The little diner in New Alipore has a small outdoor seating area and an inside seating with huge glass windows that lets the sunlight stream in.
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Red-breasted Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus ruber
I could not tell whether this bird was purposely pecking out where a branch had been, or if it was more coincidental that I happened to see it when it was near this location.
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FEMA has approved more than $100 million for individuals and families affected by Hurricane Ida in New York.
The Disaster Recovery Center at Yonkers Library closes permanently at 6 p.m. today. Residents affected by Hurricane Ida can still get in-person help with their FEMA applications at one of the eight other recovery centers around New York. It is not necessary to visit a center to apply. To find a recovery center near you, visit DRC Locator (fema.gov).
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Q: What criteria do you use to determine whether someone is approved or denied for assistance?
A: FEMA's Individuals and Households Program provides financial assistance and direct services to eligible homeowners and renters who have uninsured or underinsured necessary expenses and serious needs. Individual Assistance is not a substitute for insurance and cannot compensate for all losses caused by a disaster; it is intended to meet basic needs. Each type of IHP assistance has specific conditions and documentation requirements. Once someone applies for assistance, FEMA is required to verify losses to determine the applicant's eligibility for IHP assistance.
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o Public Library, 136 Prospect Ave., Mamaroneck, NY 10543
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Does Kirsten Dunst have a new guy?
Kirsten Dunst has kept everyone guessing with her relationship status. She's been spotted partaking in a little Italian food with a male companion in 'Il Piccolino,' West Hollywood. Yes, another astonishing revelation that celebrities need to eat and are no different to the rest of us mere mortals in that respect.
Kirsten has been busy of late. She has a new movie out in January 2017 called Hidden Figures. It's about a team of women who provide NASA with very important mathematical data that is needed to launch a successful space mission. Kirsten plays Vivian Michael in the movie. Also being released next year is The Beguiled where she stars alongside the likes of Nicole Kidman and Colin Farrell. Additionally, a movie called Woodstock is due out in 2017 although little is known about it right now.
Kirsten dated Garrett Hedlund previously and she has also been linked to Jesse Plemons.
Is it all work and no play for Kirsten or will she find time for romance? What do the cards say today?
Véronique's Verdict
Kirsten drew the Princess of Pentacles, the High Priestess and the Ten of Pentacles.
The Princess of Hearts shows a sincerity around Kirsten at this time. I feel that she is romantically involved with someone but it's not her lunch time companion? There is sense of being unguarded in the way that one would act around a friend.
The High Priestess reveals concealed knowledge, a new professional project perhaps? Kirsten's not telling.
The Ten of Pentacles is symbolic of a commitment of sorts taking place. There is a gracious formality and a sense of security built on a secure foundation. There appears to be a proposal in the offing but I do not sense that it is of a romantic nature. It seems to be all work and no play right now for Kirsten and she appears happy with this energy at this time. No new guy right now!
Diana-Julie is an international life coach and spiritual counselor. She has worked with numerous people globally in their quest for personal empowerment and manifestation of dreams. A Reiki Master and natural healer, her personal passions of writing and spirituality serve to assist in removing obstacles for those seeking her guidance.


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Hollywood actor Tom Selleck got his start in the late 1960s. The following decade, he had roles in the films Daughters of Satan and Terminal Island, among others. On television, he was first known as Jed Andrews in the soap opera The Young and the Restless. In the 1980s, he became best known for his lead role as Thomas Sullivan Magnum IV in the television series Magnum, P.I. At the same time, he starred in the movies Divorce Wars: A Love Story, High Road to China, Three Men and a Baby, and An Innocent Man.
He also played recurring role Dr. Richard Burke in the sitcom Friends, as well as played Jack McLaren in the sitcom The Closer. In the 2000s, he played Ivan Tiggs in Boston Legal and A.J. Cooper in Las Vegas. Since 2010, he's been starring as Frank Reagan in the CBS series Blue Bloods. He also played the lead in the TV film Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost and its sequels. His most recent work on the big screen was in the 2010 film Killers.
The actor is already in his 70s but we can all agree that he remains fit and healthy for his age. What's his secret? Aside from sticking to a clean and a well-rounded diet, he also follows an active lifestyle. And since he's old enough to be interested in various fitness fads that younger actors do these days, Selleck maintains his healthy body his own way. He doesn't go to the gym or work with a trainer. He just pretty much does the basic, which is just to get moving.
In an interview, he said: "I don't like to go to the gym. I have a sixty-three-acre ranch, and I do not all, but a lot of, the grunt work. Clearing brush, planting trees. We've got about a hundred ancient oaks I planted. I've probably planted a thousand trees myself."


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1. Have a freebie to build your email list
One of the most frequently asked questions in Boss Girl Bloggers is "how can I grow my e-mail list?" (aka subscribers) One of the easiest and quickest ways to grow your e-mail list is by offering a freebie! This is something you would send your subscribers for free as a way to say "thank you!" for subscribing to your e-mail list.
When I started offering my freebie my e-mail list grew 5x faster than when I wasn't offering a freebie.
how do I know what freebie to offer?
This is an important question! When it comes to your freebie you want to make sure you are attracting your ideal audience. You don't want to offer a freebie that has nothing to do with what you write about. That would attract an audience that could probably care less about your content. Pretty much defeats the purpose, right?!
So think about what problems your audience might need a solution to. If you are a fashion blogger, perhaps you could create a free style guide or a guide for shopping on a budget?
Here are options to consider when creating a freebie to offer:
- guides
- short e-courses
- short ebooks
- helpful lists
- printables (organizational planner pages / budget worksheets etc.)
- coupons/discounts to products you sell
What if I don't have an e-mail list builder?
No worries, you can get started for free with Mailerlite! I use Mailerlite as my e-mail list builder and it's so simple to use! (which is why I chose Mailerlite to begin with.) It's also FREE for up to 1,000 subscribers!
2. Interlink your content
I wish I knew this tip back when I first started blogging. Interlinking not only helps with SEO but it also helps your bounce rate. (you can find your bounce rate on your google analytics dashboard.) Having a low bounce rate means people are staying on your site longer and checking out other content before "bouncing" on outta there.
When you can link to other content throughout your post, you really should! (example) I have a blog post that talks about 7 unique ways to grow your blog traffic if you want to check it out! See what I did there? (;
3. Have a privacy & disclosure policy
There are so many blogs out there that are missing these important policies! If you collect e-mails on your site, use ads, or collect any personal info you NEED a privacy policy on your site. If you use affiliate links and/or have sponsored posts you should also have a disclosure policy.
Where can you create a policy?
At first I thought using a free policy/disclosure generator was the way to go. BUT, after hearing from blogger and lawyer Amira, I quickly changed my mind. Having free policy generators don't always protect you completely. In fact, Amira shares 3 legal blogging mistakes most bloggers make if you want to give it a read. It really opened my eyes!
Since then, I now use disclosure and privacy policy templates that are drafted by Amira and I feel confident that my blog is protected to the fullest extent. If you want to purchase the templates I use that are drafted by a lawyer, you can check those out here.
4. Use headings to break up text
I can say confidently that I used to be guilty of long, block text writing! I would write a blog post and NEVER use headings to break up my text. This can be very overwhelming to a reader. PLUS, having headings can help someone glance over a post to tell if it's something that they are actually looking for or not. AND, google loves headings! Which again can help with SEO.
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5. Add a pinnable image
I notice that some bloggers won't include a pinnable image on their blog posts. Personally, I am a HUGE Pinterest fan and if you have been following me for a while then you probably know that Pinterest is my number one source of blog traffic! Pinterest brings me over 60,000 blog views a month!
(if you are clueless about how to use Pinterest to grow your blog traffic you can find out exactly how I do it here!)
BUT I always say to include a 600 x 900 pin graphic for each blog post! This makes it easy for your audience to share your post on Pinterest and hopefully that pin will go viral! (you never know)
I also love using the "pin it" plug in that makes all of your images shareable for Pinterest when you hover over them! If you scroll up you can see an example of a pinnable image that I have on this blog post (:
p.s – If you haven't invested in Tailwind yet, this is just a friendly reminder that I love it and would be lost without it! A huge part of my Pinterest strategy is using Tailwind! (a pin scheduler)
6. Have share icons
It drives me crazy when a blog post doesn't have share icons! I love sharing posts that I enjoy and if you don't have share icons you are losing out on the chance of extra blog traffic! One of my favorite plug-ins to use for share icons is Social Warfare.
Related: 2019 Content Marketing Strategy to Explode Blog Traffic
7. Focus on a branding strategy
Having a "brand" look to your site can make a heck of a difference! Not to mention having a clean, crisp theme can ALSO make a difference! I know it's hard to want to splurge any money on your blog if it's not making money yet but, that's the wrong mindset to have if you DO want to make money from it eventually.
If you want my opinion on what is worth investing your money on it would be:
- Self-hosting (I use siteground and always recommend them!)
- A good theme: find a favorite on (creative market, helloyoudesigns, pipdig)
- Stock photos if you aren't good at photography: (Creative market, IvoryMix)
- A Pinterest e-course to grow blog traffic
- SEO course
Key pointers for branding:
- Define your brand. What is your mission, what are you hoping to achieve with your brand? What is the end goal?
- Choose 2-3 brand colors to use throughout your blog. These colors can be used in post titles, nav bars, social media icons, Pinterest graphics, bolds/italics, links, your logo etc. You want to keep the brand colors consistent throughout your site.
- Decide who your target audience is going to be and then FIND them. In order to really figure out your audience, you need to go out of your way to connect with them. Tips on how to grow an engaged audience.
- Have your own voice! Find your blogging voice and use it throughout your blog posts.
- Be consistent on each platform. Use your voice and brand colors on each social media you use.
- Tie in YOUR STORY. If you have a story that makes you, YOU...then don't be afraid to tie it into your brand.
(I am no branding professional, this is just what has worked for me!)
8. Fix your SEO
In the long run, SEO is going to help you THE MOST. It takes a little bit for it to get going, BUT once you start ranking high on searches, your blog traffic is going to sky rocket and you are going to attract your ideal audience! I am no pro in SEO BUT I did take a course on SEO from the talented Dana Nicole. It was filled with helpful tips and videos. You can find the course here if you are interested!
9. Add photography
I think an important part of a blog is photography! It helps tie your brand & blog together. It also helps to break up long text. AND of course I will mention again, it can help SEO! If you aren't a "pro" at photography, you can invest in stock photos (in fact, a lot of successful bloggers started out building their brand using stock photos!)
Some of my favorite places to purchase stock images:
10. Add a resource page
For those of you who may not "blog about blogging" but would LOVE to make some money recommending blogging resources you have used and loved! Such as: Your self host, courses you have taken, themes you use, and other products that you might have affiliate links for, you can create a resource page to display all of these resources for your readers in case they want to start a blog too and are in need of resource recommendations!
I hope you found this post helpful!!! (:
You might also be interested in:
- How to look like a professional blogger
- How to build a trusting audience & make money
- How to become a full time blogger


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Mercedes and Chicks Go Along Great!
As I said a million times before, the combination women and cars is the perfect one if you want to sell some vehicles. If not, your chances are highly diminished.
So, the guys at Inden Design said they will give it a try and they applied the method to the fabulous Mercedes SLS AMG, using the help of the model Katja Runiello.
Here we can say that the tuning is more modest, without screaming from the rooftop, and includes a decent boost for the 6.3L V8 powerplant. So after adding some ECU optimization, the car now supports 614 horsepower.
Furthermore, we also see a set of 21 inch alloy rims and high performance Continental Sport Contact tires.
But I will let you have a look at the pictures and admire it yourself.
Source: www.fancytuning.com


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Putri Realita, Danone's global head of diversity and inclusion
Danone will share details of its three-pronged approach to diversity and inclusion at this month's Employee Benefits Insights 2021 event.
Opening keynote speaker Putri Realita, the food company's global head of diversity and inclusion, will explore how organisations can embed this into their business agenda.
The talk, to be held on 15 March, is one of several being hosted as part of an online series which addresses the latest trends, insights and solutions that provide effective and efficient reward strategies in a Coronavirus climate.
Attendees will be given practical examples of how to ingrain diversity and inclusion into their practices and how to implement these strategies on a global level within their business.
Realita said she would be highlighting the "three-pronged approach of people, brands and partners" used at Danone, and would discuss a combination of top-down and bottom-up approaches to "drive inclusive mindset and behaviours".
She said: "We have implemented the three-pronged approach, where it starts with our people, inviting them to be part of the change-makers who champion diversity and inclusion in their respective areas relevant to their business needs.
"We have also engaged our brands to be change agents whenever they have the right to play, such as in Mexico, where Bonafont, our bottled-water brand is acting as a change agent for gender equality."
The presentation forms part of the Employee Benefits Insights 2021 line-up.
The CPD-accredited online series, which is sponsored by Unmind and Bright Horizons, is free to access and attendees can register here.
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2019 was an incredible season for the Midwest League as it was a home to the #1 prospect in the minors, Wander Franco. The beauty of the Class A Midwest League is that it is the first full season league for many players and it's been a home to many of baseball's biggest stars such as Mike Trout, Albert Pujols, Miguel Cabrera, Clayton Kershaw, Francisco Lindor, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to name a few.
Last year's Midwest League Champions were the South Bend Cubs whose top prospects were Brailyn Marquez and Brennen Davis. For 2020 a few teams that look to be stacked with prospects that have a good chance of winning the Midwest League are: Kane County (Diamondbacks), Lake County (Indians), Fort Wayne (Padres), Dayton (Reds), and Lansing (Blue Jays).
Although we're not exactly sure when the season will start due to the Coronavirus pandemic, we are all highly anticipating the season starting at some point. The hardest part about this season besides dealing with COVID-19 is minor league contraction. According to the contraction plan that's been laid out, there are 3 teams that would no longer exist after this season – the Burlington Bees (Angels), Clinton Lumberkings (Marlins), and Quad Cities River Bandits (Astros). These teams would all be missed, by the families that take their kids to the ballpark to learn the game as well as all the fans that have been a staple at these ballparks for years and for some, decades. This season will hopefully start sooner than later as many people, players, coaches, and ballpark workers, as well as all those involved with this great game and league, look forward to another season of baseball. Below are some players that I'm hoping to see play and provide prospect reports of once the season officially begins.
Must See Midwest League Prospects
CJ Abrams, SS, Fort Wayne
CJ Abrams had an outstanding pro debut making it from the Arizona League to the Midwest League a rare feat for most players that get drafted out of high school. Abrams was named the Top Prospect in the AZL by Baseball America after hitting .401 and slugging .662, outstanding numbers for a player whose top tool is his 80 grade speed. He is the San Diego Padres top hitting prospect and currently ranks as the 16th best prospect on our site.
Kristian Robinson, OF, Kane County
Kristian Robinson was another player that got an early taste of the Midwest League and impressed with his power hitting. Kristian is more than just a power hitter as he has plus speed which he's able to use on the bases as well as in center field to go along with a strong arm that helps to make him a plus defensive outfielder. Scouts last year were already making Ronald Acuna Jr. comps and he's the Arizona Diamondbacks #1 Prospect, he currently ranks as the 26th best prospect on our site.
Riley Greene, OF, West Michigan
Greene was considered to be the best pure hitter out of high school in the 2019 MLB Draft and he worked his way from the Gulf Coast League to the Midwest League (once again an incredibly rare accomplishment for players that played in high school that same season). In his first Spring Training Riley Greene continued to impress hitting HR's early on. He is the Detroit Tigers top hitting prospect and currently ranks as the 42nd best prospect on our site.
Corbin Carroll, OF, Kane County
Corbin Carroll was considered a potential Top 10 overall pick for the 2019 MLB Draft but fell to the Arizona Diamondbacks at 16. He already looks like a steal after posting a slash line of .299/.409/.487 with 18 stolen bases in 42 games between the Arizona League and Northwest League. He is already a Top 100 Prospect on most websites and is currently ranked as the 48th best prospect on our site.
Hunter Greene, RHP, Dayton
Greene was the top pitcher taken in the 2017 MLB Draft and the only player in the Midwest League that has played in a Futures Game. He still has plenty of talent and upside but had mixed results in his first taste of the Midwest League in 2018 and missed all of 2019 due to Tommy John surgery so the Reds might decide to have him start back in the Midwest League. He was touching 100+ MPH with his fastball prior to Tommy John and is still considered a Top 100 Prospect by most websites, he currently ranks 67th on our site.
George Valera, OF, Lake County
Valera is a left-handed power hitting outfielder that has a chance to rank amongst the very best prospects in the Midwest League, he too got a taste of the Midwest League in 2019. Ben Badler of Baseball America likened him to Juan Soto as an international player coming up, if Valera can show the ability to hit for average he should be a Top 100 Prospect by the end of the season. He currently ranks as the 70th best prospect on our site.
Orelvis Martinez, SS, Lansing
Orelvis Martinez was the second highest paid International signing in 2018 out of the Dominican Republic. He has earned early comps to Adrian Beltre. In his stateside debut he impressed while being named the #1 Prospect in the Gulf Coast League by Baseball America. He has a chance to become a Top 100 Prospect by most websites by the end of the season and is ranked as the 99th best prospect on our site.
Brayan Rocchio, SS, Lake County
Rocchio is an impressive young player, he looks super athletic, has the ability to switch hit, has plus speed, and even displays some power. If Rocchio can continue to impress over the course of a full season he has a chance to become a Top 100 Prospect on most websites. He's currently ranked just outside our sites Top 100 Prospects.
Daniel Espino, RHP, Lake County
Espino was my favorite prep pitcher in the 2019 MLB Draft Class and during his short season pro debut he showed why he was considered one of the best prep pitchers in last year's draft class. Espino usually sits in the mid to upper 90's (94-97) and has a chance to have 4 above average pitches with his best secondary pitch being his slider. He currently ranks just outside most websites Top 100 and has a chance to finish within the Top 100 by the end of the season.
Greg Jones, SS, Bowling Green
Greg Jones is a very exciting prospect thanks to his ability to switch hit combined with his double plus speed which might make him the best baserunner in the Midwest League. He can flat out fly and he's also a pretty solid fielder thanks to his speed. He showed he's a solid hitter having hit .335 with a .413 OBP. He has a great chance to make it onto the top 100 by the end of the season.
Hudson Head, OF, Fort Wayne
Hudson was considered a pop-up prospect as he wasn't a guy with a long track record against elite competition when he got drafted in the 3rd round by the San Diego Padres, but he hit .615 as a high school senior and showed 5 tool ability with a sweet projectable swing from the left side. He impressed in his time as a pro in the Arizona League and has a chance to be a top 100 prospect at some point if he can continue to improve and have success like he has thus far.
Alek Manoah, RHP, Lansing
Manoah is a straight up power pitcher that has a heavy fastball that sits in the mid 90s (94-97) to go along with a slider that has the potential to be a plus or better pitch in time. He also has shown a changeup that looks to be a solid third offering which would allow him to be a starting pitcher long term although he will need to improve his command and delivery. Manoah was the 2nd College Pitcher taken in the 2019 Draft and he has a decent chance to crack the top 100 at the end of the season.
Jeremiah Jackson, SS, Burlington
Jackson might be the best power hitting shortstop in the Midwest League this year and he has a chance to be one of the top power hitters in a league stacked with power hitters as he tied the Pioneer League record for home runs in 2019 with 23. If he can continue to hit for a decent average without sacrificing power and improve defensively, he has a chance to be a Top 100 Prospect by the end of the season.
80+ Potential Midwest League prospect names to watch for
These names are of players that have a chance to play in the Midwest League this season. At the writing of this article there was uncertainty as to when the season might start due to the Coronavirus. The good news for players that might have missed the list is I will be mentioning which players have been making a name for themselves throughout the season in my articles as well as on Twitter @JWeisser88 where I will be mentioning daily top performances. This list below covers some of the top prospects that have a chance to make it onto a Midwest League roster and rank in MLB Pipeline's Team Top 25's or were a Short Season League's Top 10 Prospect according to Baseball America. * Indicates either a League or Team Top 10 Prospect. Bold indicates either they were both or a Top 100 Prospect.
Hitters: Kristian Robinson, Corbin Carroll, Wilderd Patino*, Tristin English
Pitchers: Luis Frias, Blake Walston*, Drey Jameson, Ryne Nelson, Justin Martinez, Tommy Henry
Hitters: Logan Davidson*, Jordan Diaz*, Marcus Smith, Kyle McCann
Pitchers: Tyler Baum
Hitters: Greg Jones, Nick Schnell*
Pitchers: JJ Goss, Seth Johnson, Taj Bradley, John Doxakis
Hitters: Jeremiah Jackson, D'Shawn Knowles*, Trent Deveaux
Pitchers: Jack Kochanowicz, William Holmes, Garrett Stallings
Hitters: Keoni Cavaco*, Wander Javier*, Matt Wallner*, Will Holland
Hitters: Victor Mesa Jr.*, Nasim Nunez*, Will Banfield
Pitchers: Evan Fitterer
Hitters: Tyler Callihan, Rece Hinds, Ivan Johnson
Pitchers: Hunter Greene, Noah Davis*, Miguel Medrano*, Jacob Heatherly
Hitters: CJ Abrams, Hudson Head*, Joshua Mears
Hitters: Diego Cartaya, Michael Busch*, Andy Pages*, Alex De Jesus
Hitters: George Valera, Brayan Rocchio, Aaron Bracho
Pitchers: Daniel Espino*, Carlos Vargas, Lenny Torres
Hitters: Orelvis Martinez, Miguel Hiraldo, Leonardo Jimenez, Dasan Brown
Pitchers: Alek Manoah, Adam Kloffenstein, Alek Manoah, Kendall Williams
Hitters: Jhon Torres*, Malcom Nunez, Trejyn Fletcher, Mateo Gil
Hitters: Korey Lee, Colin Barber, Jordan Brewer, Luis Santana
Pitchers: Hunter Brown
SOUTH BEND Cubs
Hitters: Cole Roederer, Chase Strumpf*, Pedro Martinez
Pitchers: Kohl Franklin, Ryan Jensen, Chris Clarke, Michael McAvene, Richard Gallardo
Hitters: Riley Greene*, Nick Quintana
Hitters: Carlos Rodriguez*, Joe Gray, Nick Kahle
Pitchers: Antoine Kelly*
James Weisser has been following prospects since 2003, when the Florida Marlins won the world series with players like Josh Beckett, Miguel Cabrera, and Dontrelle Willis. He has seen MVP's, Cy Young Winners, and All-Stars before they ever played in the majors, and is an avid college baseball fan who enjoys watching the SEC and ACC in the spring when often times the cold, wet weather of the Midwest allows him to follow some of the top players in both conferences. He also enjoys following/covering the Midwest League which is often players first full-season level. He also watches some of the top amateur talent that comes through Chicago and the Midwest like the Under Armour All-America game at Wrigley Field which features some of the top incoming seniors for the following year as well as the 17U Team USA which features some of the top juniors in the country. He currently resides in McHenry, Illinois which is located within an hour from the Beloit Snappers and Kane County Cougars which allows him to see 4 or more organizations Low A teams in a week at times. A White Sox fan growing up one of his favorite moments was watching them win the World Series in 2005. A few of his all-time favorite players to watch are Frank Thomas, Albert Pujols, Derek Jeter, Ryan Howard, Clayton Kershaw, Barry Bonds, Mike Trout, and Ken Griffey Jr.


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The UK's largest trade exhibition for the laboratory industry, Lab Innovations will drive innovation and sustainability by bringing together inspiring leaders and businesses in the industry in 2022. The show will take place on November 2 and 3 2022, at the NEC, Birmingham. After a successful show last year, with over 3,000 attendees, over 90 per cent of exhibitor space has already sold for this year's show, so businesses will need to act fast to secure a stand.
Individuals can also register their interest in the show on the Lab Innovations website to find out when official registration is open and receive updates on the latest speaker and event news.
At Lab Innovations 2022, attendees can discover the latest innovations, source a variety of products under one roof and gain insight into data-driven case studies, such as those from Green Light Laboratories, which demonstrate the impact of sustainable initiatives in laboratories. This year's Sustainable Laboratory will showcase the equipment and processes used to reduce a lab's environmental impact, with a focus on reducing carbon and carbon equivalent emissions.
"Lab Innovations is a great opportunity for end users to see how our equipment works in a real laboratory environment and how the data we've collected can be replicated in their own labs to help them to be more sustainable," explained Andy Evans, director at Green Light Labs and host of Lab Innovations' Sustainable Laboratory.
Attendees at last year's show could earn CPD points from four free-to-attend theatre programmes – the Royal Society of Chemistry Theatre, the Insights & Innovation Theatre, the Cleanroom Hub and Live Lab. This year, to celebrate the shows ten year anniversary, there will be a focus on sustainability at the Insights and Innovations theatre which will be curated by Laboratory News and sponsored by My Green Lab.
Visitors can also expect to see some engaging keynote speakers this year. In 2021 Timandra Harkness, science writer, broadcaster and comedian, was a keynote speaker at the show. She described her experience at Lab Innovations as 'like playing at Glastonbury but with more pipettes!"
Lab Innovations will also partner with Laboratory News to bring back the Lab Awards, which will be held on the evening of November 2. It will celebrate the key achievements of the laboratory industry, with awards split between four categories: Innovation, Sustainability, Automation and Collaboration.
One of 2021's winners, Zoe Andrews from Harvey's Gang, won the award for the most impactful health, safety and security development by developing Harvey's Gang tours in Guernsey despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Harvey's Gang aims to empower and reduce fear in ill children by teaching them about blood transfusions, Haematology and blood sciences in laboratories across the UK.
Anthias Consulting was another one of last year's winners. Alana Thompson, website and marketing manager, commented, "We won two Lab Awards at this year's event, so being recognised among the bigger names in the industry feels like a big achievement. We've already booked for next year and we would recommend the same to any new or previous exhibitor."
The show also gave the industry's leading professionals and companies the chance to meet face-to-face and network. Lab Connect, an online networking platform to connect exhibitors and visitors, recorded 466 confirmed meetings with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5. This was higher than 2019's show, highlighting the increase in the quantity and quality of meetings arranged using Lab Connect.
Last year's event was a successful return for Lab Innovations after the pandemic caused the 2020 show to be postponed. Karl Robertson, managing director at ECH Scientific commented during Lab Innovations 2021, "We had a very good show. There was a very good turn out and we saw some old customers and some new customers. All-in-all it was absolutely worth it. It feels like things are back to normal and I love it. I can't wait to come back next year and have signed up already."
Once again, the show will be co-located with Advanced Engineering, which is supported by key industry associations such as The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Composites UK, Make UK and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. This year, Advanced Engineering will launch it's Meet the Buyer scheme in collaboration with the ADS Group and The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. This will facilitate cross-sector collaboration and continued innovation by the UK's leading laboratory and engineering industries.
"It's clear that, after all the pain and disruption of the pandemic, the entire laboratory community thrived on the return of in-person meetings at last year's Lab Innovations," explained Alison Willis, Director at Easyfairs, the organiser of Lab Innovations. "More than ever, last year's exhibitors and attendees were keen to do business at the show, having missed interacting in-person for nearly two years."
Lab Innovations 2022 is celebrating its ten year anniversary and is set to be the biggest show yet. Businesses that want to showcase their latest products and solutions at Lab Innovations 2022 can still enquire to exhibit here.
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Here's a roundup of recent campfire bans affecting outdoor activities:
- The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) banned all campfires on lands it administers as of Aug. 17. The statewide burn ban applies to state forests, state parks and forestlands protected by DNR firefighters. It prohibits all outdoor burning, including campfires in fire pits and the use of charcoal briquettes. Liquid or propane camp stoves that do not use solid briquettes and have on/off controls are permitted.
- The Washington State Parks Commission also imposed a ban on wood fires and charcoal briquettes through Sept. 30 in all state parks.
All Washington state parks are under a Level 4 ban, meaning fires are restricted to gas and propane self-contained camping stoves. No charcoal or wood fires will be allowed, even in designated fire rings. Liquid or propane camp stoves – including gas-powered fire rings – that do not use solid briquettes and have on/off controls are permitted.
- Campfire restrictions went into effect on national forest lands in Okanogan County on Aug. 19. Campfires are allowed only in established campgrounds and congressionally designated Wilderness Areas. In all other areas, building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including a fire made from briquettes, will be prohibited with certain exceptions.
Persons using or maintaining pressurized liquid gas stoves or an enclosed solid fuel fire using a wick are also exempt from this campfire restriction.


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Trump: United Nations Is A Club
Will this presidential election be the most important in American history?
Trump blasted the United Nations after its vote to condemn Israel settlements in East Jerusalem and the West Bank.
Using his Twitter account, Trump called the United Nations "a club."
ABC News reported on Trump's assessment of the U.N.:
The president-elect wrote on Twitter that the U.N. has "such great potential," but it has become "just a club for people to get together, talk and have a good time. So sad!"
On Friday, Trump warned, "As to the U.N., things will be different after Jan. 20th," referring to the day he takes office.
Trump worked to stop Egypt from introducing the U.N. resolution but other countries took the anti-Israel banner and brought it up for a vote which passed 14-0.
Trump accurately described the U.N. The international organization really is a club where high-minded talk is a premium and meaningful actions are rare.
It's time for the U.S. to stop funding the U.N. for its incompetence.