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2019 Ford Ranger Misses IIHS Top Safety Pick - Here's Why
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Crash Test Results Indicate That GM May Not Reinforce Passenger Side To Same Safety Standards As Driver's SideBy Gorehamj
John Goreham
Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
IIHS has just completed its latest round of testing of 11 pickup truck models. The new testing adds passenger-side small frontal overlap crash test results. This test is important because in real-world crashes investigators find that about 25% of all fatalities and serious injuries occur in crashes of this type. This test is one of the hardest in the American market. NHTSA does not perform the test and the test is also carried out at higher speeds than NHTSA's other tests. The small frontal overlap test simulates a vehicle striking a utility pole or similar object with just a portion of the front structure. IIHS added the passenger-side test after it discovered in some research testing that automakers were not reinforcing the side not commonly tested. They tested a Toyota RAV4 which earned a Good score on the driver's side, and Poor score on the passenger side.
Ford's F-150 is the only truck so far tested to earn a score of Good on every crash test. Overall, the Honda Ridgeline is the only truck in America that has earned a Top Safety Pick award. Watch the comparison in the video to see the difference between a Good result (F-150) and a Poor result (Toyota Tundra).
GM's results show that the company scores the second from lowest rating in many areas. By all appearances, GM is one of the remaining companies that does not reinforce the passenger's side the same way it does its driver's side.
By Gorehamj
John Goreham
Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
Ford's media launch for the all-new 2019 Ranger is presently underway. One tidbit that Ford let out today is that the Ranger will have a 22 MPG Combined rating in 4X4 and 23 MPG combined in RWD versions. Those numbers are the same as the Colorado and Canyon Duramax diesels'.
Normally, comparing a gasoline-powered vehicle to a similar one with a diesel engine is meaningless. Diesels are really good at two things; creating torque at low RPMs and having a high miles per gallon rating (of diesel fuel). The Ranger is a bit different. Like the new Chevy 2.7-Liter turbo gas engine, the Ranger's 2.3-liter "EcoBoost" turbocharged gasoline engine also develops outstanding torque at low RPMs. The Ranger is rated at 310 lb-ft of torque. Ford has not yet provided a curve for it and we will update our readers when they do. Expect a low RPM peak and a flat plateau over the entire normal operating speed range of the engine.
Diesel is presently selling at 22% more per gallon than regular unleaded according to AAA's daily national average posting. It will be interesting to see how the Ranger pulls trailers. It may well have a similar pulling ability to the Duramax equipped midsize trucks from GM, but offer much quicker acceleration coupled with a lower cost for fuel.
By Gorehamj
John Goreham
Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
A new study conducted by the Insurance Institue For Highway Safety has proven that GM's automatic emergency braking (AEB) is working and that it can have a huge impact on the number of crashes it is designed to prevent. Study author Jessica Cicchino, IIHS vice president for research, looked at 2013-15 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC brand vehicles. GM provided VIN numbers and whether or not the vehicles were equipped with the optional AEB system. The analysis of real-world crash data revealed that the vehicles equipped with both warning and AEB reduced accidents by 43%. The crashes were the type the system is best at preventing, front to rear crashes from behind. What is most significant is that the accidents reported by police to involve injuries were reduced by 64%. Accidents were also reduced by the GM system that only offered a driver a warning, but by a much lower percentage.
"The evidence has been mounting that front crash prevention works, and it works even better when it doesn't solely rely on a response from the driver," says Jessica Cicchino, IIHS vice president for research and author of both studies.
GM is one of the last manufacturers who is launching new models without making the technology standard. The Silverado, for example, offers AEB, but only on some trims, and it is optional on others. Every manufacturer has pledged to make the technology standard on all mainstream models and all trims by 2022. This new study jives with a prior IIHS study that looked at Volvo vehicles.
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John Goreham
Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
Ford released the specifications of its North American market new Ford Ranger over the weekend. The specifications are a clear indication of the benefits of a boosted gasoline engine. At least on paper. The Ranger will launch with just one engine. The 2.3-liter EcoBoost, four-cylinder with 310 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a 10-speed automatic.
With its towing package, the Ranger will have a 7,500-lb maximum towing capacity. That exceeds the maximum 6,800 that the top-selling Toyota Tacomas equipped with towing packages can handle. Diesel Colorado pickups from GM can tow up to 7,700 pounds. Ford makes the claim that its truck has class-leading towing, with the qualifier that it applies to gasoline-powered trucks.
Ford also revealed that the maximum payload for the Ranger. "Think of Ranger as the biggest and most capable backpack for your gear," says Rick Bolt, Ford Ranger chief engineer. "With 1,860 pounds of maximum payload, Ranger can haul nearly a ton of gear to enable your next adventure."
Ford is presently taking pre-delivery orders for the Ranger, which enters production in the coming months. The new ranger for North America will be built at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant.
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Zane Merva
Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com
Polaris is adding some umph to the Ranger Crew for 2019. The new Crew XP1000 features the same 82-horsepower 2-cylinder engine from the 2019 Ranger XP1000 but can haul around nearly twice as many people. With 6 person capacity, the Ranger Crew XP1000 can move people, equipment, or just about anything. We previously reviewed a long term Ranger XP900 and loved every minute. How can you go wrong with better styling, a new interior, and MORE power? You can't
Here's the press release from Polaris and a few videos showing off the main features of the 2019 Ranger XP1000 and Ranger Crew XP1000.
Polaris® Introduces Completely Reinvented 2019 RANGER CREW® XP 1000
Fueled by More than 100 Owner-Inspired Improvements, the All-New RANGER CREW XP 1000 Sets the New Standard for Six-Passenger Utility Side-by-Sides
More Rugged. More Refined. More RANGER.™
More Rugged: 82 Horsepower, Industry-Leading 13 Inches of Ground Clearance and 1,750 Pounds of Payload Capacity
More Refined: All-New Interior with Unmatched In-Cab Hauling and Comfort for Six
More RANGER: More than 100 Owner-Inspired Improvements, Standard One-Year Warranty and 200-Plus Accessory Options
Minneapolis (April 10, 2018) – Polaris RANGER®, the industry's No.1-selling utility side-by-side vehicle, today introduced the completely reinvented 2019 RANGER CREW® XP 1000, setting the new standard for six-passenger utility. It brings added passenger and payload capacity to the world's HARDEST WORKING. SMOOTHEST RIDING.® side-by-side. Fueled by more than 100 owner-inspired improvements, including best-in-class power, towing, ground clearance and payload capacity, the all-new RANGER CREW XP 1000 redefines what a six-person utility machine can do.
"After 20 years of building more than one-million RANGER vehicles, we know what it takes to deliver industry-leading innovation. The all-new RANGER CREW XP 1000 embodies our ongoing commitment to improving the owner experience and surpassing their lifestyle needs," said Chris Musso, president of Off-Road Vehicles, Polaris. "This machine delivers an unparalleled balance of capability and comfort, offering the ultimate solution for any job that requires more people and more gear."
Best-in-Class by Any Measure
The 2019 RANGER CREW XP 1000 is the undisputed king of six-seat utility side-by-sides. It has been engineered to outwork the competition, starting with the ProStar® 1000 power plant, which generates a class-best 82 horsepower. All that power is turned into productivity with a massive 2,500 pounds of towing capacity – 500 pounds more than the closest competitor. When the job calls for a full crew, the machine effortlessly hauls up to six people and their gear with an industry-leading payload capacity of 1,750-pounds.
Much more than just a workhorse, the all-new RANGER CREW XP 1000 builds on the legendary ride and handling RANGER is known for. It boasts up-to 13 inches of class-leading ground clearance and more durable, 27-inch, 6-ply tires to conquer the toughest terrain. With an unrivaled 11 inches of suspension travel courtesy of RANGER CREW-specific shocks, the ride stays ultra-smooth even when the land is not. Thanks to a 10-percent tighter turning radius and standard EPS, drivers can navigate tight confines with precise control.
Unmatched In-Cab Refinement
Drivers and passengers alike will appreciate the entirely reimagined in-cab experience of the RANGER CREW XP 1000. The cut-and-sew seats are thicker and more durable to provide all-day comfort, while entering and exiting the vehicle is made easier with an additional five inches of clearance for both front and rear passengers. A new digital/analogue gauge delivers information to the driver at a glance.
The vehicle's innovative interior design allows riders to haul more gear with new flip-up front and rear passenger seats, plus a new under-seat pass-through for hauling items that require more space. It boasts an expansive 19 gallons of in-cab storage, including 8 cup holders and a huge double glove box.
Built for the Long-Haul
The all-new RANGER CREW XP 1000 is also proven to be tougher, stronger, and more durable. It features dozens of durability improvements, including a more rigid, one-piece chassis, a completely redesigned heavy-duty PVT clutch system, a full-body skid plate, and sealed suspension bushings – all backed by a standard one-year factory warranty.
Off-Road Climate Control
When the weather turns harsh, ride in comfort in the RANGER CREW® XP 1000 NORTHSTAR HVAC Edition. This special edition features a factory-installed heating and air conditioning system and the new, premium RANGER Pro Shield™ cab system –proven to have three-times better dust protection than competitive OEM offerings. Larger sealing surfaces and new gaskets help keep the controlled temperature in and dust out, while both front and rear ventilation provides better airflow and comfort for all passengers.
Next-Level Accessory Integration
The RANGER CREW XP 1000 takes accessory integration to new heights. The industry's largest stock front bumper includes an integrated Polaris Glacier® plow mount as well as mounting points for lighting accessories and a Polaris winch – now featuring industry-first Rapid Rope Recovery technology. Additionally, the Polaris Pulse™ electrical system allows for plug-and-play installation of Polaris Engineered™ powered accessories.
With more than 200 options available, Polaris Engineered™ accessories – which have been designed, tested and validated with the machine – make it easier than ever to customize the RANGER CREW XP 1000 for any work or recreation application. For example, the RANGER Pro Shield™ cab system offers more than 1,800 customizable configurations; and Pro Armor Harvester® tires, developed in partnership with Pro Armor® specifically for RANGER, feature triple-belted sidewalls, a 10-ply rating and a 5,000-mile tread life.
Offered in Sage Green, Sunset Red Metallic and Polaris Pursuit® Camo, the all-new RANGER CREW XP 1000 will be available in dealerships starting in late April. Even with the 100-plus owner-inspired improvements, the machine starts at $16,299 US and $19,999 CAN.
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Amazon Rainforest & the Galapagos Islands
Includes flights, all transfers, hotels, daily breakfast, excursions, English speaking tour guide & more
Day 1
Upon arrival in Quito, you will be transferred to Swissôtel Quito. Depending on your arrival time, either spend the day at your leisure or explore the Old Town before having a welcome briefing from your trip leader at the hotel in the evening.
Day 2
After breakfast, you will spend the day at Banos de Agua Santa town, which is located on the foothills of the Tungurahua volcano, active since 1999. Here, you will visit the second highest waterfall in Ecuador, the Pailon Del Diablo before arriving at another waterfall called El Manto de la Novia where you will ride in a cable car traversing the canyon of the Pastaza River. You will then have time to explore the town before being transported to your hotel, Hotel Alisamay
Day 3
After breakfast, the morning will be spent exploring the beauty of the Amazon Rainforest while travelling along a river in the heart of the jungle. Upon arrival at the Amazon Eco-Lodge, you'll enjoy a tropical snack before being briefed by a naturalist guide and enjoying lunch. In the evening, you'll embark on a night walk to capture the nocturnal sounds and movements of many animals.
Day 4
After breakfast, you'll spend the morning with an Amazonian Kichwa community to learn about their way of life. You'll sample the famous "chicha" beverage as well as traditional dishes before returning back to the lodge.
Day 5
After breakfast, take the canoe to visit the "Anaconda Island" where you'll observe a variety of wildlife. Then, you'll visit a family in one if the indigenous communities to observe their traditions and cultivation habits. After lunch, you'll visit the Amazonian, which is a rescue centre protecting a number of different animals, including a range of endangered species.
Day 6
After breakfast, you'll visit the Guango Lodge, a paradise for hummingbird lovers. You'll have the chance to observe the bits and admire the scenic vistas on a hike in the forest-covered mountains. In the afternoon, you'll return back to Quito and have the rest of the day at your leisure.
Day 7
After breakfast, enjoy the city of Quito at your leisure or opt for a number of optional tours (extra charge) including a walking tour, a Mindo Cloud Forest tour or exploration of the Otavalo Indigenous market.
Day 8
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight to the Island of Baltra in the Galapagos Islands. On arrival, you'll be transferred to Santa Cruz to visit the highlands, which are home to the iconic giant Galapagos tortoises. Enjoy lunch before searching for the tortoises and visiting the lava tubes. You'll be transferred to Hotel La Casa de Judy where you'll have a briefing about the following day from your local guide. Enjoy the evening at your leisure.
Day 9
After breakfast, you will enjoy a half-day tour of Academy Bay where you can swim and snorkel with a range of exotic fish and marine life as well as the famous sea lions. You can then climb to a nearby viewpoint to see white-tipped reef sharks swimming in the ocean before taking a walk along the Playa de los Perros, where you'll see many sea iguanas basking in the sun.
Day 10
After breakfast, you'll enjoy a guided visit to the Charles Darwin research station to learn about the efforts done by the national park for conservation. In the afternoon, you will take a boat from Santa Cruz to San Cristóbal where you will be transferred to Hotel Blue Marlin for a briefing with a local guide. Enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure.
Day 11
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the dock for a short boat ride to the nearby Isla Lobos. Here, you will embark on a guided tour to observe marine life and land animals before relaxing on one of the many white coral beaches on the island. In the afternoon, you'll go on a guided walk to the interpretation centre and the frigate hill to admire the beautiful landscapes.
Day 12
After breakfast, enjoy the morning at your leisure before being transferred to San Cristóbal airport for a flight back to Quito. Enjoy an overnight stay at Swissôtel Quito.
Day 13
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home.
Swissôtel Quito
Located in the Floresta neighbourhood of Quito, Swissotel Quito is an elegant, five-star establishment within close proximity to the thriving old city. Guests can expect to be within walking distance from plenty of shops, restaurants, museums and cultural landmarks while the hotel offers comfortable rooms and a spa for the ultimate unwind. There are also three on-site restaurants serving the likes of Ecuadorian cuisine and Japanese fare.
Hotel Alisamay
The ideal rest stop for relaxation and unwinding during your Ecuadorian adventure, Hotel Alismay is a four-star hotel located in Baños. Each room is spacious and comfortable, and offers guests a balcony, a private bathroom, a television, Wi-Fi and a telephone. Additionally, other services at Hotel Alisamay include a swimming pool for adults and children, a whirlpool, a sauna and a Turkish bath along with a 24-hour front desk and cafeteria serving daily breakfast.
Suchipakari Ecuadorian Jungle Lodge
Immersed in the compelling natural world of the Amazon rainforest, the Suchipakari Ecuadorian Jungle Lodge is in the perfect location for guests to admire the incredible biodiversity of the River Napo. The accommodation options at the lodge are second to none, providing comfortable beds and a number of modern amenities to enhance your stay. Guests can also expect a restaurant, a bar and a spa for the ultimate unwind.
Casa Judy
Originally a home for scientists from all over the world come to study the species of the Galapagos, Hotel La Casa de Judy has evolved into a lovely hotel with all the amenities needed. Offering 23 comfortable rooms, a pool, cafeteria, bar and even a sky terrace where you take in breath-taking views of your surroundings.
Hotel Blue Marlin
A quaint hotel located just 350 yards from the picturesque seafront promenade; Hotel Blue Marlin goes above and beyond when it comes to personalised guest hospitality thanks to the small collection of 14 rooms and the 24-hour reception desk. Guests are invited to enjoy a refreshing cocktail by the outdoor swimming pool or enjoy a delicious American-style breakfast at the on-site restaurant. For those who want to explore the surrounding area, the resort is within walking distance from local restaurants, the beach and even a local market.
Quito, Ecuador
A capital city that knows no boundaries, Quito sits high in the Andean foothills and is the largest metropolis in Ecuador. The Old Town is something straight out of a storybook and has been named a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site thanks to its stunning colonial squares and vibrant architecture scattered throughout the beautiful cobbled streets. Don't leave the area without visiting the cathedrals and taking a ride on the Quito cable car, which will raise you 12,000 feet in the air for views that have to be seen to be believed.
Amazon Rainforest
Observe incredible animals such as squirrel monkeys and prehistoric birds on the Amazon Rainforest's Anaconda Island before visiting a family in one of the indigenous communities to learn their traditions and cultivation habits. The island itself spans a beautiful 27 hectares located between the Napo and Arajuno Rivers in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, surrounded by a truly breath-taking variety of flora and fauna.
Galapagos Islands
A beautiful cluster of volcanic archipelagos that are home to an uncountable amount of various wildlife species, the Galapagos Islands is a location full of breath-taking biodiversity that needs to be seen to be believed. Ecuador lies approximately 926 kilometres to the east of the islands, making it the ideal multi-centre adventure to both explore the mainland the tropical paradise. The islands have an exceptional range of must-see areas and attractions including San Cristobal, Santa Cruz and the Mindo Cloud Forest. No trip is complete without admiring the giant native tortoises, swimming with the majestic sea lions and snapping pictures of the iguanas basking in the sunshine. There are several volcanoes in the area too, including Cotopaxi, an active stratovolcano known for its near-symmetrical cone, which is located in the Andes Mountains and is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world at a staggering 5,897 metres. It is also known as being home to one of the few equatorial glaciers in the world, attracting mountaineers and climbers from all over the world.
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President Trump has had, in my opinion, the most successful first year of any president since Ronald Reagan. A totally new direction for America that creates optimism for a revived economy.
Below, I do my best to list these accomplishments, but there are so many, forgive me if a few are missed:
- Real, honest-to-goodness tax reform and cuts — the most consequential in 30 years.
- Opening ANWR for oil exploration, an accomplishment few can appreciate who do not remember the 90s and what a sacred cow this is for the left.
- Killing the Obamacare mandate that brutalized those making less than $50,000 a year.
- The Islamic State (ISIS) has been decimated.
- After a 2016 of just 1.9 percent GDP growth, we have now had two quarters in a row of growth over three percent; predictions for the final quarter of 2017 are as high as four percent.
- Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, who has already proven himself the perfect replacement for Justice Antonin Scalia.
- The Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines are a go — which means tens of thousands of jobs.
- A record number of judicial appointments on the appeals courts.
- The end of the War on Coal.
- A surge in coal mining after 2016's decline.
- The end of the federal government's violating the religious conscience through indefensible Obamacare mandates involving birth control and abortion pills.
- The civil rights movement for school choice is getting the green light throughout the country.
- Illegal immigration is way down.
- The stock market hit record highs 70 times in 2017, rising 5,000 points for the first time ever.
- The long-overdue recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
- We are free of the awful Paris climate treaty.
- Regulatory reform that is just getting started, but it has already had a hugely positive effect on our economy.
- Withdrawal from the Global Compact on Migration, which undercut American sovereignty.
- Return of nearly two million acres to the state Utah that the federal government had stolen.
- A $250 billion trade deal with China.
- Many of our NATO allies are finally paying their dues.
- Consumer confidence is the best we have seen in more than a decade.
- Pulled us out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in favor of the American worker and sovereignty.
- Trump has managed to get China to help rein in North Korea.
- Black unemployment is at a 17-year low.
- Hispanic unemployment is at an all-time low.
- Overall unemployment is at one percent.
- Manufacturing jobs boom.
- Standing up for persecuted Christian minorities in the Middle East.
- Promoting Christmas.
- Banning or demanding stronger vetting from countries most likely to import terrorists.
- Housing sales are at an 11-year high.
- Ban on transgender military recruits.
Now, you need to close your eyes and imagine what the list above would look like had #NeverTrump won the day and made Hillary Clinton president.
End of First Year
Now that we are a full year into President Trump's increasingly consequential first term, it is long past time to give him complete ownership of the American economy.
Here are facts about President Trump's economy that the media do not consider worth publishing:-
What that means is that the unemployment rate for Latinos is the lowest … ever … in the 45-year history of government tracking.
What that means is the Latino unemployment rate has dropped to a mere 4.7 percent.
At 7.3 percent, the black unemployment rate still needs to improve, but not since hitting 7 percent in 2000 have things looked this good, most especially after nearly two decades of double-digit unemployment.
After an unexpectedly high growth rate of 3.3 percent in the third quarter of 2017 (and that is with two devastating hurricanes), projections for the fourth quarter have edged into the magic number of 4 percent.
Optimism in the American economy breeds investor confidence and consumer spending, which, in turn, drives all the creation, manufacturing and shipping of products needed to fill those needs, which, in turn, gives us Boom Times. For the first time in more than a decade, a majority of Americans see our economy as "good or excellent." A near record 41% believe 2018 will see an even better economy and their home values rise; 42% believe their wages will increase.
Perception is reality.
With millions of working and middle-class Americans invested in the stock market through various retirement accounts, every announcement of a new record rings like a cash register ringing in their hardworking ears.
While pushing long overdue corporate (and income) taxes through Congress, using whatever authority he can to unilaterally cut red tape, and the power of the bully pulpit to sell America and the American worker to the world, Trump's tide is lifting all boats in ways the "experts" warned us was not possible.
America now enjoys an unemployment rate of just 4.1 percent, the lowest since 2000.
First 100 Days
In his first 100 days, President Donald J. Trump has taken bold action to restore prosperity, keep Americans safe and secure, and hold government accountable. At an historic pace, this President has enacted more legislation and signed more executive orders than any other president in over a half century. With a focus on rebuilding the military, ending illegal immigration, and restoring confidence in our economy, the President is keeping his promises to the American people.
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Here is a list as published by CNN. (Clinton Network News) Who would have thought they would publish this list:-
Cutting regulations
- Energy Independence Executive Order
- Revocation Of Federal Contracting Executive Orders
- Reexamination Of CAFE Standards
- Review Of Waters Of The United States Rule
- Creation Of Regulatory Task Forces
- Eliminating Stream Protection Rule
- Eliminating Regulations On Extraction Companies
- One-In-Two-Out Regulation Reform
- Minimizing Affordable Care Act
Job creation
- Over 500,000 New Jobs
- Buy American, Hire American Pipeline
- Dakota Access Pipeline
- America First
- U.S. Material In Pipeline Construction
- Partnering With Private Sector
- Unemployment rate 4.3% u-3 and 8.4% U6
- Maine unemployment at 32 year low. The State dept of unemployment forced to lay off people because of lack of claims
- Black unemployment at a 17 year low in May at 7.5% per Bureau of Labor Statistics. (06/24/17)
- Withdrawal From The Trans-Pacific Partnership
- Trade Enforcement
- Comprehensive Reports On The Causes Of U.S. Trade Deficits
- $350+ billion deal with Saudi Arabia ($110 billion in arms $250 billion in trade/investment) creating 100,000's of jobs in both countries, historic.
- Pulled out of PARIS ACCORD
- Had a major victory on sugar exports from Mexico. Made Mexico drop the exports % and the amount of refined sugar. Will help our sugar industry and the US sugar mills that produce refined sugar from raw sugar. Notified Congress of NAFTA renegotiation on May 18th. Talks can start 90 days later on Aug 16th, 2017
- China Trade deal opening up beef and LNG gas as well as giving a way to get 1 billion Chinese credit scores so the USA can offer them credit. Trade deal was done in record time.
- Sec Ross has slapped more than $2 billion in fines on China and Canada for illegal trade practices.
- the U.S. Department of Agriculture has reached agreement with Chinese officials on final details of a protocol to allow the U.S. to begin the beef exports to China (6/12/17). The first beef has been imported to China (06/30/17) and Sec Predue cut and ate a USDA prime rib in China)
- REOPENING KORUS trade deal per Sarah Sanders press briefing on 06/30/17
- Federal Hiring Freeze
- New Ethics Commitments On Political Appointees
National Security
- Strike On Syrian Airfield
- Travel Restrictions On Select Countries
- New Iran Sanctions
- Defense Spending In Budget
- F-35 Cost Savings
- Immigration Enforcement, Including Constructing A Wall
- Sanctuary Cities Funding
- New Hiring To Enforce Immigration
- Prioritizing Criminal Immigration Enforcement And Hiring More
- Authorized DHS to hire 10,000 ICE officers & 5,000 border patrol agents
- Ended "catch and release" policy
- ICE arrests up 40% as of May
- ICE arrests are 75% criminal illegals as of May
- Ice Arrests for non criminal illegals up 150% as of May due to sanctuary
cities polices making Ice go to the home instead of the court houses
- 70%+ decrease in border crossings of illegal aliens in JAN, FEB, MAR, APR 64% down in MAY
- No Cuban refugees seen by Coast Guard in Apr first time in 7 years
- Open bidding and plans submitted for the WALL. Finalists selected,
prototypes to be unveiled this summer per CBP official/Breitbart news.
- 6ft chain linked fences being replaced by 20ft hardened steel fencing at
- More than 1400 gang members have been arrested by ICE
- This year the U.S. has already deported 398 MS-13 gang members back to El Salvador – compared to only 534 for all of 2016
- Texas has passed a law outlawing sanctuary cities
- Foods stamp requests by ILLEGALS D O W N
- The Trump administration has moved to reopen the cases of hundreds of illegal immigrants who had been given a reprieve from deportation by Obama
- Per Sec Kelly Plans are to start building the WALL by end of summer.
- Travel ban EO cut refugees to 50,000. Has been blocked by courts so far.
- per Breitbart Sec Kelly has refused to expand H2-B visa program in FY 2017 Update 06/22/17 Sec Kelly will expand the H2-b visa program for a limited number of businesses that are in danger of failing and can't find employment per Breitbart.
- Pres Trump Sec of DHS ended DAPA (06/16/17)
- Refugees dropped by half entering the USA in first three months of Pres Trump's admin over Obama's admin. (6/24/17 per Washington Times)
- Per Pres Trump 6,000 MS-13 gang members arrested in first 5 months
- Per Sec Kelly 66,000 mostly criminal illegals arrested by ICE in first 5
- Kate's Law passed the House 06/29/17
- No Sanctuary Cities Law Passed the House (06/29/17)
- Illegal immigrant arrests in San Diego, Ca have more than doubled from 2016 and 2015 figures per the San Diego Union Tribune (07/04/17)
- In a reversal of Obama administration policy, federal prosecutors with Operation Streamline are filing criminal charges against migrants the first time they are caught crossing the border illegally. Per Tucson.com and Breitbart (07/05/17)
- Refugee Arrivals Plummet in Week After Supreme Court Ruling on Trump Executive Order per Breitbart and Department of State website (07/05/17)
Foreign Policy
- Secured a 34,000 Arab force to fight ISIS in Iraq and Syria
- Sent 3 carrier battle groups to NK to pressure them on nuclear program, installed THADD in SK and Japan
- Working with China on NK
- Sent Navy to south China Sea to secure sea lines
- Fired 60 Tomahawks after a gas attack
- Got the G7 countries to agree that a nation has a right to control migration and immigration
- Had G7 countries agree NK was a threat
- Had G7 nations agree that Trade should be FAIR as well as FREE and that nations can punish non fair trade
- Had NATO agree to pay more and got more countries to pay their fair share of defense pact
- Have met with more than 100 of the world leaders many at the White House
- Pulled out of Paris Accord and freed the USA from the economic Slavery Obama sold us into
- Have surrounded ISIS in Iraq and Syria strongholds
- Have killed the ISIS commander in Afghanistan and reduced their strength by 2/3rd in Afghanistan
- Dropped the MOAB on ISIS killing more than 90 ISIS fighters
- First sitting POTUS to pray at the Western Wall
- Restarted peace process between Israel and PLO
- Visited the land of the three major religions in the world
- Opening of Global Data center to defeat radical Islam in cyberspace during Saudi Arabia visit. One orb to find them in the darkness and bind them.
- Gave powerful speech in the heart of Islam about the need to reform Islam and drive out the radicals
- Establishing a Global coalition to fight terror and drive out all the extremists in the world.
- Had G7 countries agree that refugees should stay as close as possible to home country and be returned when the threat is gone
- Got the Arab nations to cut ties to Qatar for funding terrorists. Massive historic shift in diplomatic actions in the Muslim world.
- Started the assault on Raqqa in Syria to defeat ISIS on June 6th 2017.
- Got Romania to up it's NATO funding to 2.1% of GDP
- Has the Special Forces helping relieve siege in Philippines.
- Visiting Poland (07/05/16)
- Per Sec Tillerson. The PLO has stopped the payments to terrorists families. Major change in PLO policy.
- Pres Trump's State department secured the release of American citizen Otto Warmbeir from NK without paying $400 million ransom
- Pres Trump admin secured the release of American citizen, Aya Hijazifor, from Egypt Jail without paying $400 million ransom.
- Obama appointed Ambassador to Qatar "quit" during the biggest Crisis in Qatar's history. What was she hiding?
- Gave Sec Mattis authority to set troop numbers in Afghanistan to turn the tide of the war. 06/16/17 .
- Rolled back Obama's Cuban policy. 06/16/17
- Canada promised to increase defense spending by 70% (06/16/17)
- Gulf Countries sent Qatar a list of demands to defund terrorism, reject the Muslim brother hood so Qatar can return to the fold, direct consequence of Pres Trump's trip to the middle east. Qatar has since rejected these demands setting a possible military conflict (updated 06/30/17)
- NATO countries (excluding the US) increase defense spending by 4.3% from last year per daily mail and breitbart(06/30/17).
- Per Iraq military Mosul has fallen. ISIS no longer controls the city. Just a couple pockets of resistance left per independent (06/30/17)
- Imposed Sanctions on major China Bank for it's funding of North Korea and has declared the admin will work to cut North Korea off from access to the US financial market. (06/29/17)
- approved a $1.42billion arms deal with Taiwan (07/02/17)
- Reached out by Twitter to offer help to save baby Charlie Gard (07/03/17) https://www.therebel.media/…
- The US ambassador to the UN threatens China and other countries who trade with North Korea with blockage from the USA market. (07/05/17)
- Pres Trump increases the threat to use of trade access to the US market to stop North Korea setting up a potential for a trade war with China (07/05/17)
Congressional and Executive action
- Confirmed Gorsuch to SCOTUS
- Signed 39+ Laws so far
- Signed more than 30+ EO
- Reviewing the Obama land grabs
- Reviewing and repealing Obama's regulations
- Obamacare repeal and replace passed House stuck in Senate
- Tax cuts and reform moving through Congress
- Submitted 2018 Budget that cuts spending and give a pathway to a balanced budget in 10 years.
- Returned power to make decisions on "transgender bathrooms" to states
- Instituted 5-year lobbying ban for all Executive branch appointees
- Instituted permanent lobbying ban for foreign governments for all Executive branch appointees
- Banned aid helping foreign countries provide abortions (Mexico City Policy)
- Formed Commission on voter fraud led by VP Pence
- Returned the mission of NASA to space exploration
- Installing aspects of extreme vetting at points of entry to the USA
- signed Two bills into Law on June 2nd that makes it easier for family members of slain LEO to get benefits and that helps hire Veterans as LEO
- Sec of VA is starting process to combine the DOD and VA medical records to improve Veteran's health. Massive shift in government policy.
- Pushing a massive overhaul of our FAA Air Traffic control….
- House votes to roll back Dodd Frank goes to the Senate
- Senate votes for VA accountability act. Goes to House passed house 06/13/17 major victory for Trump agenda signed into law on 06/23/17
- Pushing an apprentice program to train skilled works to fill 6 million open positions.
- The U.S. Treasury Department unveiled a sweeping plan on Monday to upend the country's financial regulatory framework, 80% of which will be done from the executive side and does not need Congress. MAGA!!!!!
- Signed EO to reshape the education system of the USA to include votech and apprenticeships
- Did away with rules requiring the Federal government to report on the Y2K bug 17 years after 2000.
- President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating an accountability and whistleblower protection office at the Department of Veterans Affairs.(04/ 27/2017)
- Sec Zinke moves to purge the Interior department of Obama holdovers (6/16/17 per Washington post)
- Energy Department eliminating the Office of International Climate and Technology
- 22 Federal agency task force formed to help the rural America fight regulations and lack of prosperity led by Sec Perdue
- Environmental Protection Agency has ended a nearly $1 million program that provided gym memberships for employees
- 5-0 in special elections (GA6 primary, KS, MT, GA6 final election, SC)
- Sec Kelly dropped many "Pro-Obama Islamic groups from funding" Groups that pushed for sharia law and closed muslim communities within the USA. (06/23/17 per breitbart)
- TRAVEL BAN upheld by SCOTUS by 9-0 ruling. Extreme vetting will now become law of the land.
- ScottPruitt signed #WOTUS proposed rule, supporting @POTUS order to restore the rule of law.
- Travel BAN now in full effect across the world. (06/29/17)
- Signed agreement to construct oil pipeline into Mexico
- Opening up LNG centers to ship LNG across the world (06/29/17)
- Introduced 6 point plan to unleash American energy (off shore, Nuclear, coal, NG,Oil, renewable) (06/29/17)
- President Trump Signs EO Reviving The National Space Council (06/30/17)
- Pentagon halts Obama's transgender plan (07/01/17 per Breitbart)
- Sec Devos has stopped two Obama regulations from going into effect which would have harmed for profit colleges. The Gainful Employment rule and the Borrower Defense rule (06/30/17)
- On May 4th, 2017 Pres Trump signed the Religious Freedom EO ordering his admin among other things to not enforce the Johnson amendment.
- Reduced White House expenses by $22 million by reducing staffing levels from Obama levels. Doing more with less
- Donald Trump's first-quarter salary donation will help fund the restoration of two projects at Antietam National Battlefield, Department of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke announced Wednesday per Breitbart (07/05/117)
Immigration Judges
- Secured funding for more immigration judges for deportation cases in 2017 budget
Law and Order & Public safety
- Commission On Opioid Crisis
- Protecting Law Enforcement Officers Crime
- Tackling International Cartels
- Authorities have arrested an unprecedented number of sexual predators involved in child sex trafficking rings in the United States and around the world
- DOJ issues new sentencing guideline to enforce tougher laws on drug dealers
- DOJ stops Obama's slush funds
- Massive raids on gangs going on across the nation
- More arrests for voter fraud in 2017 then anytime in recent history.
- DOJ and DHS ordered to take on transnational criminal gangs
- No tolerance for violence against LEO with a signed EO
- Fired FBI director who is and was a nutjob.
- Nominated Wray for FBI director
- Nominated 21 conservative judges to the federal court
- AG Sessions dismantling the Obama legal doctrine brick by brick at the DOJ per Bloomberg (06/29/17)
- Operation Broken Heart lead by the DOJ arrested over 1,012 sexual child predators across the nation bringing 69,000 cases against them. (06/28/17)
- AG Sessions has asked for an extra $26 million to hire 300 prosecutors
devoted to gang violence and deportation cases per Bloomberg (06/29/17)
- DOJ drops case against the Washington Redskins (06/30/17) the era of
Political correctness is over.
- AG Sessions condemned murder of NYPD on (07/05/17) calling the attack cowardly.
Helping women and minorities
- HBCU Initiative
- Canada-United States Council For The Advancement Of Women Entrepreneurs
- Promoting Women In Entrepreneurship Act
- Women And Space Exploration
Supreme Court
- Nominating And Confirming Gorsuch
- Proposed a $1 Trillion infrastructure project
- Stock Market at Historic Highs (as of 6/11/17 Dow up 16% NASDAQ up 19.5% since election day)
- US homes prices climb at fastest pace In 3 years per CNBC.
- Jobless claims hit 28 year low in Apr
- OPEC broken can no longer set prices due to USA energy production unleashed
- Secured $50 billion investment from Japan
- Secured $20 billion investment from Exxon in Gulf coast
- Gasoline at $1.95/gallon in Central NC (lowest price at this time of year since 2005 for entire US 06/30/17)
- Repealed 14 Obama regulations via CRA saving $ billions in costs to the economy
- Atlanta Fed sees 3.6% growth in 2nd qrt
- Federal debt is 130,455,438,424.64 billion LOWER since Dec 30th 2016 (as of 06/24/17) per treasurydirect.gov
- Federal surplus was $182 billion at end of Apr (unexpected)
- Consumer and business confidence at record highs
- North Dakota experiencing a boom since Dakota access pipeline finished (500,000 Barrels now flowing through pipeline per day)
- Keystone pipeline construction ongoing
- Mining, steel and oil/gas jobs booming
- Mines reopening
- 600,000+ JOBS created since Jan1st (per BLS) 800,000+ per ADP
- Directed Dep't of Commerce to streamline Federal permitting processes for domestic manufacturing
- Launched United States-Canada Council for Advancement of Women Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau
- Cut 1.6 billion costs from Air Force one and F-35 airplanes.
- Regulatory freeze on all federal governmental agencies
- Making agencies cut 2 regulations for each new one.
- Saw the opening of the first NEW COAL MINE IN PA in YEARS creating 70 jobs at the mine and more than 400+ supporting jobs in the community. (06/10/17) Per foxnews.
- Coal for Central Appalachian coal has increased 8.95% this year. Increasing the economy for SE OH, SW PA, VA, MD and WVA
- Food Stamp spending is down almost $1 billion per month and $12 billion per year per USAD
- Coal mining rose 19% in USA for first 5 months per US energy Department
- 1st qrt GDP revised up to 1.4%
- USA now pumping 500k more barrels of oil per day since Dec 31st. Now at 9.3 million bpd. 3rd in the world only 1.2 million bdp behind Russia and Saudi Arabia
- USA is the world leader in natural gas production
- Institute for Supply Management says its manufacturing index rose to 57.8 last month from 54.9 in May. Anything above 50 signals that factory activity is increasing (07/03/17)
- 15 of 18 manufacturing industries posted growth in JUNE per ISM (07/03/17)
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) statistics for fiscal year (FY) 2017 show that food stamp enrollment decreased nationwide by 2.9 percent over the past year (07/05/17)
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Summit County Bike Guide: Peaks Trail loop (video)
SUMMIT COUNTY — The Peaks Trail is a rocky, rooty, adrenaline-pumping route that connects Breckenridge to Frisco, with diverse singletrack on flowy terrain. But it's much more than a thoroughfare: It's one of the most popular technical trails in Summit, loved by bikers, hikers and trail runners alike. Much of the trail sits high above the Blue River valley, running along the Tenmile Range from Peak 1 to Peak 10 as it passes through charred trees from the Peak 2 wildfire in July 2017.
Looking for a loop? Bear away from Peaks Trail at Gold Hill Trail to give your legs a break on the Frisco-to-Breckenridge recpath. The loop described here begins in Breckenridge, continues to the Gold Hill Trail cutoff, and then uses the paved recpath to return to town. (This option doesn't really pass through the burn area.) For a longer route, riders can continue on Peaks Trail all the way to Frisco. From there, pedal back on the recpath or take a free Summit Stage bus to your car in Breck.
Out-and-back rides uphill from the Frisco trailhead are also popular, but they're much more demanding during the initial climb (about 7-8 miles). You can access the trail in Frisco from either Miners Creek Road or the Second Street trailhead, which adds a fun yet grueling singletrack section to the route.
Start at the Watson Trailhead/South Gondola Lot (just south of the gondola in Breckenridge). Follow Park Avenue south to Ski Hill Road and turn right onto the paved recpath leading up Ski Hill Road. Follow this until the recpath ends and continue on the road as it passes the base of Peaks 8 and 7, then turns to dirt at the Peaks Trailhead.
Turn north (toward Frisco) onto Peaks Trail and continue for 4.8 miles until you reach the Gold Hill/Colorado Trail junction. Turn right on the Gold Hill Trail and follow to the paved Blue River recpath (3 miles). Be ready for roots, rocks and several boardwalks that cross over marshy creek beds and wetlands.
From here, turn right and travel south for 4 miles until the pathway returns to the gondola and the trailhead (13.8 miles total). For the longer route, remain on Peaks Trail and ride it downhill to Miners Creek Road. Turn right and follow the paved recpath into Frisco. If you're returning to Breckenridge, turn right and again follow the recpath signs back to Breckenridge. This option adds 7 miles for a total of 20.8 miles.
Park at the South Gondola Lot in Breckenridge, at the Breckenridge Peaks Trailhead (found adjacent to the Peak 7 base), or at the Second Street Trailhead in Frisco. If you want to avoid the long recpath ride back to town, Summit Stage buses run throughout the day from Breckenridge station (between the north and south gondola lots) and the bus shelters along Main Street in Frisco.
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Bearhug helping Bitty with the wheelbarrow. It was big and rather unwieldy for someone of Bitty's size to maneuver.
Helping Dad push the wheelbarrow :)
Bitty and his puppy face again, lol. Just like the Baby Einstein Neighborhood Animals puppy :).
Cuddlebug and Bearhug exploring
Getting better with the wheelbarrow... all by himself!
Bearhug blending in with the pumpkins :)
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – April 20, 2014 – TreeHouse Interactive (www.treehousei.com), the technology leader in turnkey partner relationship management (PRM) solutions, today announced that Chief Revenue Officer Erich Flynn will deliver a presentation on partner stratification for greater channel program success. Stratify your partner program: Best practices for managing all partners – from tier 1 through tier 4, will outline best practices for identifying different types of partners so that channel managers can enhance the partner experience and provide them with the right tools to better sell, deliver value and win clients. Flynn's presentation will take place on April 21 at Channel Focus North America & Latin America in Miami, Florida.


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Telling Tales and Making It Up? Challenging Narratives of Violence in Northern Ireland's Troubles
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- Time Slot:
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- Panel Chair:
- Dr Eamonn O'Kane (University of Wolverhampton)
- Panel Members:
- Dr Edward Burke (University of Nottingham)
- Miss Rachel Kowalski (University of Oxford)
- Dr Martin McCleery (Cardiff University)
- Dr Kieran McConaghy (University of St Andrews)
Political and cultural narratives advanced to explain or justify acts of violence in Northern Ireland are often found to be partly erroneous or wilfully misleading when held up to rigorous scrutiny by historians and political scientists. However, these narratives remain important – they reveal the aims and processes of those that create and relate such accounts, throwing significant light on the characteristics and predilections of Northern Irish politics. Moreover, the disproportionate focus on Belfast and Derry/Londonderry to explain the trajectory of politics and violence in Northern Ireland obscures local divergences and rural catalysts for violence. Drawing its title from Roy Foster's work on modern Irish historical myth-making, this panel aims to challenge orthodoxies and deepen knowledge when it comes to examining republican, loyalist and other accounts of violence during the Troubles.


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BATH TWP.: Police are seeking information following the shooting of a former Navy SEAL in a parking lot Friday night.
Christopher Mark Heben, 44, of Medina County, was shot outside Mustard Seed Market & Cafe, Bath Township Police Chief Michael McNeely said.
After Heben was shot in the stomach, he followed the vehicle carrying the shooting suspect but began to feel ill and drove himself to the Bath Township Police and Fire Department to seek treatment, McNeely said.
The chief said Heben was hospitalized at Akron General Medical Center, but the hospital said Monday it had no record of him being a patient there.
McNeely said the incident began when a car struck Heben as he walked in the parking lot and he and the driver exchanged words.
Heben then began to walk to the Mustard Seed but realized he had forgotten his wallet. When he walked back to get his wallet, the chief said, the suspect�s vehicle pulled up next to him and then Heben realized he had been shot.
�He doubled up in pain,� the chief said, then he jumped into the car and followed the vehicle.
Heben described the vehicle he was chasing as a gray, low-profile sports car with a raised spoiler on the trunk, black rims and dark tinted side and back windows, McNeely said. It drove north on Cleveland-Massillon Road and was last seen near a ramp to Interstate 77, but it was not known if it entered the freeway.
Heben could not be reached for comment by the Beacon Journal but spoke out on his Facebook page.
�Much love and many thanks to everyone for all of the well wishes!� Heben wrote on his Facebook page Sunday.
�It definitely keeps me going! I�ve been up walking around, yesterday and again this morning. The nurses are telling me to �take it slow�.....YEAH RIGHT! Had the NG tube taken out at 10 p.m. last night, felt like a new man and actually got 3 hours of sleep last night. I�m gonna take this dressing off in a bit. I�ll post a few more pics soon. I�m good to go!�
Hundreds of people offered support over the weekend. His Facebook page, Christopher Mark Heben, Fmr. U.S. Navy Seal, has more than 14,000 likes.
His most recent post on Facebook resulted in more than 300 comments.
�Prayers and a speedy recovery to you, CMH. HOO YAH , warrior! Now get up and MOVE!!!� one man wrote.
According to the Montrose Auto Group website, Heben is working with the company to promote the dealerships in its �No Customer Left Behind� campaign.
According to the website, Heben served in Iraq, Africa, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
�Following the termination of Osama Bin Laden, Chris emerged as the national media�s most featured special operations subject matter expert, appearing in hundreds of interviews on over-the-air television, cable news networks, and national and regional radio networks including NPR, providing expertise and relevance on a variety of topics relating to the special operations community,� the website said.
According to his web site, www.chrisheben.com, he is the founder of INVICTVS Group, a special operations consortium and holds a master�s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, specializing in both orthopedic surgery/sports medicine and emergency medicine.
His website also says he has been featured in the Discovery Channel�s specials Secrets of SEAL Team Six (June of 2011) and Secrets of Bin Laden�s Lair (August 2012), the History Channel�s America�s Book of Secrets: Black Op�s (April 2013) and the United Kingdom�s Channel 4 documentary Wikileaks: Secrets and Lies.
And, according to his website, he is a public speaker and is involved in television and film acting, song writing and performing and is the voice for Under Armor�s new hunting TV show, Ridge Reaper on the Outdoor Channel and will be the co-star of an upcoming Animal Planet television series called Ivory Wars.
He also is to release his first music album called The Patriot Project this spring, the website said.
McNeely said police are reviewing numerous videos from local businesses to determine if the incident was recorded.
The chief said publicity about the incident Monday had already generated some good leads.
Anyone with information about the incident or who witnessed the altercation is urged to call Bath Township Police at 330-666-3736. Detective Dan Lance also can be emailed at email@example.com.
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(Story published by The Sentinel Newspaper 2nd July 2015)
June Brammar, Project Manager for rheumatology at the Haywood Foundation, said: "By introducing therapy we aim to make patients' stays more relaxing and positive."
June is on secondment from the Beth Johnson Foundation and has been involved in the concept and realisation of the new Rheumatology Unit at the Haywood Hospital.
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Central South Honeymoon tour
Places covered: Coimbatore -Ooty – Kodaikanal
Duration: 6 Nights – 7 Days
Day wise tour itinerary
On arrival at the Bangalore airport /railway station, our company representative will meet and welcome you and escort to the hotel. After a swift check-in at the hotel, our agent will hand over a special welcome kit, give details of the itinerary and comfort you for the trip ahead.
Later, you will proceed to Ooty, which is called as "Queen of Hill stations ". On the way to Ooty, you will visit Bandipur forest and Mudumalai forest Ooty is located in the Nilgiris, where the Western and Eastern Ghats meet. On arrival at Ooty, you will check-in at the resort. In the evening, you can go for a boat ride on the Ooty Lake and shopping at Bazaar Street. Overnight stay at resort!
Early morning, you will have breakfast at hotel and proceed for an excursion to Coonoor in a Toy train. Coonoor is 17 kms far from Ooty. The main attraction of Coonoor is SIM's park. You can also visit Dolphin's nose among other attractions. Later, you will return back to Ooty. In the afternoon, proceed for a local tour of Ooty, where you can visit Botanical garden .Green carpet of well maintained lawns always attract the visitors, who are inclined to relax. Later, you can visit mini garden, which is also called as children's lake garden and is on the way to boat house. Finally, visit Rose Garden, Art Gallery, Government Museum, Wenlock Downs, and other views. Overnight stay at Ooty resort!
This is your free day at Ooty to relax. You can spend time by going for an amazing cycling ride and shopping. Overnight stay at Ooty resort!
Early morning, you will have breakfast at hotel and take to drive to Kodaikanal. Kodaikanal is located in the western crest of Palani hills. Here, you can visit all the tourist places in walking distance. Kodaikanal means a cool resting place in summer evening, so the pleasure is for all to enjoy. On arrival, you will check-in at the resort and stay the night.
Early morning, you will have breakfast at hotel and proceed for a local tour of Kodaikanal. You will visit the Kodai Lake, which is a star shaped lake spread over 24 hectares. Boating and fishing are the main pulls of the lake. Later, you will visit Bryant Park, Solar Observatory, and Coaker's Walk, which is a semi-circular beautiful path overlooking the plains. The view from here is simply captivating. Later, take a visit to the Kurinji Addavar Temple, Telescope House, Green Valley View Point, Pillar Rocks , and Waterfalls. Evening is free for shopping with overnight stay at hotel.
This is your free day at Kodaikanal to relax. You can spend time by going for an optional trekking tour. Overnight stay at the resort!
On the last day, you will check out for transfer to nearest airport or railway station to return back home with stunning memories.


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The New Ray of Light : Young Sindhi Leadership is rising
– Sohail Kalhoro
Educate Sindh forum organized a get together dinner at my residence in London on the evening of 15th Sept 07 which presented an opportunity for many SINDHI PROFESSIONALS to personally come together and participate in a vibrant evening which saw friends with diverse backgrounds ranging from: Information Technology, Law, Medicine, Chartered Accounting, Satellite Communication, Business Administration, Environmental studies, Civil, Electrical, and Telecoms Engineering.
Sincere thanks to all friends who took time out of their busy weekends and joined us from London, Slough, Bristol, Birmingham,Surrey as well as Pakistan. Group members started arriving 17:00 onwards on a warm London evening. The event started with an informal introduction of the participants and their respective professional fields. Dinner was served following which an interactive suggestions/recommendations session was initiated focusing on;
1) AIMS/OBJECTIVES: Responding to a query by a member it was informed that the objective of EducateSindh is to channel the resources and capacity of the SINDHI PROFESSIONALS in the field of education, employment opportunities, and career counselling.
2) TARGET AUDIENCE: Again, in response to another question put up by a friend regarding who the target audience is which would be benefited from the services provided by this group.It was elaborated that the group's expertise and resources is not confined to a single segment and in order to maximize the benefits of the participation of SINDHI PROFESSIONALS as many audience should be catered to.
3) EDUCATESINDH STRUCTURE: It was informed that the credibility and success of EducateSindh is due to the fact that it is an open forum, having no hierarchical boundaries which makes it an inclusive and participative platform for all.
4) ORGANIC GROWTHIt was unanimously agreed that the benefits of this group should be extended to wider community audience and thus the participants agreed to share their contacts by providing a minimum of 5 to 10 new members and thus helping this forum to grow organically. In this regard it is down to the responsibility to each individual of this group to similarly help add new members.
5) EMAIL AS AN EFFECTIVE MODE OF COMMUNICATION It was emphasized that exchanging emails should be made a habit as it provides the most efficient and productive means of communicating as well as encouraging friends and social contacts to stay in touch over this medium. QUICK, EASY & EFFECTIVE.
6) "SINDHI PROFESSIONALS" AS A BRAND The essence of this group is the participation of highly motivated, qualified & enthusiastic Sindhis and this should be made the unique selling point (USP) of our endeavours hence the association with the brand "SINDHI PROFESSIONALS". Furthermore, it is a step forward in helping relate the common link between sindhis world over.
7) SHARING EXPERIENCESEducateSindh provides a flexible & friendly platform to SINDHI PROFESSIONALS where they could share their practical experiences not just limited to the exchange of emails but also by actually personally talking to the local community including schools, colleges, universities which would benefit the most from the sharing of these experiences.
Each one of us can contribute by sharing whatever little experience we have gained whether it is just by visiting Sindh, Khairpur, Nawabshah & other Universities and talking to a handful of students and guiding them on the spot about their path to being qualified & successful in their respective fields or even just visiting our own primary/secondary schools in villages and talking to the teachers and headmasters. This trend should be encouraged as it will maximize each of our individual capacity to help. The idea here is to not limit ourselves to large gatherings or wait for such opportunities but to utilize whatever little time we have at our hands to broaden the horizon of many.
The get together which went on until around 22:30 was concluded with an aim to further continue holding these interactive get togethers extending to different geographical and wider audience which began with the successful meeting of SINDHI PROFESSIONALS in Karachi on the 12th Sept 07 following onto 15th Sept London dinner with a view to organize a seminar in sindh after Eid.
Special thanks to our friends who attended last night's dinner. Abdullah Abbasi, Ahmed Kamran, Amar Jalil Metlo, Asad Palijo, Ashraf Lakho, Dr Ali Gul Metlo, Dr Shoaib Qazi, Gul Laghari, Haleem Junejo, Hassan Junaid, Imran Mahar, Imran Soomro, Junaid Ahmed Narejo, Khalid Jamali, Manzoor Unar, Mohammad Ali Shaikh, Mujeeb Metlo, Razzak Solangi, Roop Panjwani, Saboor Mahar, Saeed Soomro, Shabbir Mallah.
News courtesy: Sindhi e-lists/ e-groups,


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Skins are cosmetic collectibles which visually replace your skin texture. They are disabled by polymorphs. Skins were originally classed as costumes and could not be worn in conjunction with one.
- 1 Amber Plasm
- 2 Arctic Rime
- 3 Blackmarrow Necromancer
- 4 Blood-Drained Thrall
- 5 Blood-Forged
- 6 Bright-Throat Scale
- 7 Crystalfrost
- 8 Dead-Water Scale
- 9 Decayed Zombie
- 10 Dreadhorn Shaman
- 11 Dro-m'Athra
- 12 Ebony Epidermis
- 13 Fabrication Sheath
- 14 Infernal Epidermis
- 15 Marshmist Palescale
- 16 Meridian Purified
- 17 Mind-Shriven
- 18 Peryite's Afflicted
- 19 Sable Man-Beast Skin
- 20 Sanctified Silver
- 21 Soul-Shriven
- 22 Spiderkith
- 23 Z'Maja's Shadow Skin
- 24 Datamined Skins
Amber Plasm[edit]
- Proudly display your victory in Mazzatun with this daub of glowing and magically-infused amber plasm!
Acquired by completing the Ruins of Mazzatun Challenger achievement.
Arctic Rime[edit]
- "I found the shipwreck locked in ice. The crew were all frozen and frostbitten, and I thought they were dead ... until they rose, frost-crusted and icy, and picked up their weapons." —Aelfrydda of Dawnstar
Arctic Rime is available as an Epic-level reward in Dragonscale Crown Crates, and can be purchased for 40 gems.
Blackmarrow Necromancer[edit]
- Feel the uncanny power of Necromancy radiate from your very flesh with the eerie Blackmarrow Skin! It's as creepy as undeath itself, and a great conversation starter down at the tavern.
Awarded for completing the "Scalecaller Peak Challenger" Achievement.
Blood-Drained Thrall[edit]
- Are you the thrall of a vampire? Would you like to show the truth of that to the world? Now you can!
This skin is available as a Legendary-level reward in New Moon Crown Crates.
- Blood. Nirncrux. Iron. Combined with the unholy rites of the Reachmen at the Bloodroot Forge, the result is a clinker-cracked, glowing-hot skin like no other: the Blood-Forged!
Available for purchase in the Crown Store for 1,200 .
Bright-Throat Scale[edit]
- "Kaoc! That luridly patterned Scale Skin style worn by the Bright-Throats is far too gaudy. Could a serious person appear in public like that? I think not." —Jaxsik-Orrn of the Dead-Water Tribe
Bright-Throat Scale is available as a Legendary Reward in the Xanmeer Crown Crates, and can be purchased for 100 gems. It can be seen on various NPCs in Murkmire, such as Xukas.
- "The Crystalfrost skin is a cosmetic Alteration spell that gives a mortal the appearance of a Frost Atronach. Why would a mortal want to look like a Frost Atronach? Don't ask me, I don't even like putting on makeup." —Gabrielle Benele, Mages Guild
Crystalfrost is an ice-themed skin acquired by completing the "Newly Charitable" achievement, which involves completing 12 New Life Charity Writs during the New Life Festival 2018. It can be seen on various frozen NPCs, such as Drodda's Apprentice, but also affects their armor and weapons.
Dead-Water Scale[edit]
- "Not to be overly critical, but in my opinion the shadowy Scale Skin of the Dead-Waters is entirely too austere. Though it is, I admit, simple and elegant." —Xukas
Dead-Water Scale is available as a Legendary Reward in the Xanmeer Crown Crates, and can be purchased for 100 gems. It can be seen on various Naga NPCs in Murkmire, such as Jaxsik-Orrn.
Decayed Zombie[edit]
- Decayed Zombie: the skin condition no amount of Lillandril Moisturizing Lotion can cure! Pairs well with Worm Cult style armor.
The Decayed Zombie skin is obtainable from the Hollowjack and Scalecaller Crates.
Dreadhorn Shaman[edit]
- Those who assist in the dark rituals of the Dreadhorn Reachclan must first coat their skin in a chalky whitewash, and then draw scarlet sigils of power upon it in a thick paint mixed of nirncrux and blood.
Awarded for completing the "Falkreath Hold Challenger" Achievement.
- One who wears this skin adopts the eerie appearance of a dro-m'Athra or Bent Cat, an evil ancestor spirit of the Khajiit.
The Dro-m'Athra Skin is acquired by completing Veteran Maw of Lorkhaj.
Ebony Epidermis[edit]
- Never trust an alchemist with a Daedric scroll—you might end up with skin that's the color and hardness of Ebony! Unless you think that's a good idea, of course.
The Ebony Epidermis skin was available for a limited time and has not been available since it's initial release to the store. It was available from August 10, 2017 through August 14, 2017. It is seen on Stonefiends in Vassir-Didanat Mine. The Ebony Epidermis is now available as a Legendary-level reward in New Moon Crown Crates.
Fabrication Sheath[edit]
- Proudly display your victory in the Halls of Fabrication with this sheath of burnished bronze!
Awarded for completing Veteran Halls of Fabrication.
Infernal Epidermis[edit]
- Look like an ever-burning Flame Atronach from Oblivion with the Infernal Epidermis, a smoking-hot skin of fire, ash, and charcoal.
This Apex-level reward is found in Flame Atronach crates. While it appears bright, it does not emit light.
Marshmist Palescale[edit]
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- Most Argonians live above ground, where the sun can shine on the leaves of their Hists, but some, strange and reclusive, live in subterranean caverns. Over time their scales grow as pale as marsh mist.
Marshmist Palescale skin is an Argonian-themed skin. It is acquired by obtaining the "Blackrose Prison Conqueror" achievement in Blackrose Prison
Meridian Purified[edit]
- "Those who betray their oaths to the Lady of Infinite Energies will be purged of their corruption, lustrated and Purified so they can endure to fulfill their vows ... forever." — Sayings of Valasha
Meridian Purified is a skin found in the Wrathstone DLC. This glowing light-based skin can be acquired by obtaining the "Depths of Malatar Conqueror" achievement in Depths of Malatar.
- This costume gives the wearer the appearance of those tragic mortals whose will and mentality have been stolen by Molag Bal.
Originally sold in the Crown Store for 1,200 , or as part of the Imperial City Collector's Bundle for 5,500 .
Peryite's Afflicted[edit]
- Join the ranks of Peryite's plague-ridden adherents and enjoy all they have to offer, including a diseased appearance!
Available as an Epic-level reward in Baandari Pedlar Crown Crates.
Sable Man-Beast Skin[edit]
- As a murderous beast who lurks in the darkness, to become the color of shadows is only natural. As natural as the blood of the innocents that drips from your claws.
Acquired for completing the Moon Hunter Keep Challenger achievement.
Sanctified Silver[edit]
- Shine with the radiance of the purified Saints of the Asylum Sanctorium with this sheen of silvery skin.
Acquired by defeating Saint Olms, Saint Llothis, and Saint Felms in the same fight in Veteran Asylum Sanctorium.
- Donning this costume gives the wearer the guise of one of the Soul-Shriven, Molag Bal's slaves in his Oblivion plane of Coldharbour.
A Soul Shriven skin can potentially be earned by completing the Barathrum Centrata event in the Imperial Sewers, as part of the Imperial City DLC. It is a very rare drop of the event's final boss, the Simulacrum of Molag Bal. It was also available to buy from The Impresario during the Imperial City Celebration Event 2019 for 10 Event Tickets
- Kissed by spider, Spiderkith, Daedric legend, tale, and myth!
Acquired by completing the Cradle of Shadows Challenger achievement.
Z'Maja's Shadow Skin[edit]
- Z'Maja's powerful magic infuses those it touches with a tinge of shadow.
Acquired by completing the Cloudrest Vanquisher achievement. It is worn by the Welkynar shadow clones in Cloudrest.
Datamined Skins[edit]
A list of datamined style or motifs that are yet to be released.
Maormer Fish Skin[edit]
- It's said that under certain conditions the Maormer, like chameleons, can change the appearance of their skin. Emulate that legendary ability with this blue-scaled Fish Skin.
Maormer Fish Skin is an upcoming skin. It is unknown how it will be acquired. The skin can be seen on various Storm Shark NPCs in Sunhold, such as Konnugil the Leviathan.
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In His Own Words: Mitch Docker on Tour de Pologne Stage FiveThu 1 Aug 2013
Thor Hushovd (BMC) sprinted to victory in Zakopane on the fifth stage of Tour of Poland. The Norwegian National Champion handily took his second victory of the Polish Tour ahead of Matthieu Ladagnous (FDJ.fr) and Daniele Ratto (Cannondale). Pieter Weening was the top finisher for ORICA-GreenEDGE in 15th place. Although Weening finished on bunch time, we dropped back one spot on the overall as Jon Izaguirre (Euskaltel-Euskadi) took over as race leader thanks to the new 'attractivity classification' introduced by the UCI at the Tour of Poland this year.
Weening started stage give in fourth place overall, 7" behind overnight race leader Rafal Majka (Saxo-Tinkoff). Having earned his place on the general classification after a strong showing on the opening weekend of mountainous racing in the Italian Dolomites, Weening has successfully protected his position throughout the week.
The 'attractivity classification' awards points in each day's mountain competition and intermediate sprints. The points from each are combined, and the top three point earners score 30"-20"-10" for their feat. Izaguirre finished third in the stage five 'attractivity' competition to bank the 10" he needed to leapfrog into the race lead. Weening is now in fifth place, 8" behind Izaguirre, ahead of two decisive days for the general contenders.
Mitch Docker checked in with us following the lumpy day in the saddle. In his own words, he describes the stage from a team perspective.
The breakaway went early today, but Darwin Atapuma (Colombia) was in the move, and he was a bit dangerous for the overall contenders. The race was quite tough for a bit because the peloton wanted to keep Atapuma close. When Atapuma dropped out, the peloton finally let the break open up a gap. It got slightly easier after that, but it was still solid racing all day.
Colombia did most of the chasing. They set a steady tempo until we got closer to the finish circuit. The speeds started ramping up in the last 40km or so. The peloton was still rather large going into the circuit, but as the speed got higher and higher, the pace whittled down the size of the bunch.
Pieter was active on the final climb. I saw him jump with a few moves. There was one move in particular that looked dangerous. I had my head down but I saw him jump. It looked like it could have been a successful move, but I think when the peloton realised that Pieter was in it, they pulled it back straight away. Beyond that, there wasn't much action in the finish in terms of attacks.
BMC controlled during most of the last lap. They neutralised everything for Thor [Hushovd]. It was a tricky finish. There's a 3-4km climb followed by a 3km descent. From there, it's a slight uphill. It's not a normal sprint. You could call it a hard man's sprint. I thought maybe I'd try to hang on and have a go, but in the end, I was just trying hold wheels.
I wouldn't exactly call what happened at the end a sprint. It was everyone throwing themselves at the line, and Thor made it there first. He was definitely the strongest today.
Pieter did a great job protecting himself. We didn't know anything about Izaguirre's movement on the overall. That's not to say they maybe didn't give that information on the race radio, but we had our hands full today. We were already down to five riders without Durbo [Luke Durbridge] and we lost Jens [Mouris] during the stage. He's been sick all week. Aidis [Kruopis] and Leigh [Howard] looked after themselves to make it through the stage and that left Pieter more or less on his own. We'll do our best to look after Pieter tomorrow in the mountainous circuit – the last road stage before Saturday's time trial closes out the race.


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Papa John's C-Suite Battle, McDonald's Futuristic Design, Consumer Food Prices Inch Up and Sysco Reports Very Good Year
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- Published: August 14, 2018
- Written by Jerry Stiegler
This Week in Foodservice provides a high-level summary of the economic data, financial news, menu updates and numerous other statistical packages and developments that impact foodservice operators, consultants, dealers, manufacturers, reps and service agents. In his weekly blog, Jerry Stiegler aggregates key industry data through his infamous Green Sheet and provides some brief analysis that will help foodservice professionals navigate the information. Jerry is a long-time member of the foodservice industry, whose experience includes working for Restaurants & Institutions magazine and FE&S.
The National Restaurant Association's performance index showed a moderate gain in June. Gross Domestic Product grew by more than 4.0 percent in the second quarter. A $5 price seems to strike a chord with consumers. Chick-fil-A tests the meal kit business. McDonald's reports mixed results. Physicists prove brick ovens make the best pizza. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.
Revisiting the "Super Size Me!" documentary. The U.S. now has more open jobs than job seekers. McDonald's announces staff cuts. Critics say Starbucks has over expanded. There is less to IHOP's name change than meets the eye. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.
Food halls continue to grow. The NPD Group says independent restaurants remain an important factor in foodservice. Famous Dave's new store design drives sales. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.


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Duo in squad for Dons clash
mansfieldtown.net, 12th December 2013
Manager Paul Cox has confirmed that both Ben Hutchinson and Chris Clements will be in the squad for Saturday's Sky Bet League Two match at AFC Wimbledon.
Read more at http://www.mansfieldtown.net/news/article/duo-in-squad-for-dons-clash-1232086.aspx#1Tc0ZjtUEblU6c7u.99
The duo, who have been out of the side through injury in recent weeks, featured in a behind-closed-doors match against Sheffield United earlier this week.
"Both players have trained this week and came through [Tuesday's match], and both players will be in the squad that travel down to Wimbledon," said Cox.
"Having said that, it was a good performance by the boys [at Oldham Athletic] last Saturday, and we got back to being structured, organised and everyone knew their role.
"It puts me in a nice position when I've got two excellent players that are coming back from injury that I can add to my squad.
"It all points to positives and hopefully we can get a positive result on Saturday now."
Reflecting more on the midweek friendly against Nigel Clough's Blades, who fielded no fewer than five first team players, Cox added: "It was a good run out for us.
"Sheffield United brought a number of first team players down and it gave the lads, especially those who haven't had much 'match practice of late, a good run out.
"It was a competitive [game] more than anything, which we needed, and the lads appreciated [getting] a good 90 minutes under their belts."
When asked about our recent form in Sky Bet League Two, our boss continued: "I think [our recent league form] has been down to circumstances.
"When we were on a good run, we were structured and organised. Nobody could look at any of our games, apart from at Chesterfield, where I thought we defended well, and say that we were fortunate to win.
"We earned the right to win, draw and deserved to pick up points, but what's happened to us is that we've gone through a stage where we lose good players through injury and suspension, and it impacts on the club.
"But we've got to look at the long term goal for this club, which is stability, putting the infrastructure in place and looking to the future.
"Our next step has to be a realistic one. We don't want to become a yo-yo club, as we want to make sure the club is built on solid foundations.
"The whole club, including the players, is going through a learning curve this season, and as soon as we get back to being 'us' as a team, the sooner we'll start picking up points and start climbing the table."
Cox continued: "There are clubs in this league who will openly tell you that they're going to go out in January and spend a lot of money.
"But what we've got to do here is work with the group that we've got. I've got to 'wheel and deal' and there may be one or two moving on to new pastures, which will free up some money to bring better players in.
"That's part and parcel of what my job is about, but I still think that we've got a half-decent squad that can affect this league."
New faces can lead to Mansfield Town surge says boss Paul Cox
chad.co.uk, by Stephen Thirkill
Boss Paul Cox believes Mansfield Town can still have a major influence in League Two if they bring in new faces during the transfer window.
Stags have slumped to 18th in the League Two table after failing to win in the league since the 1-0 win at Chesterfield on 28th September.
But, despite the dire run in form, Cox says Stags can still recapture their early season form which propelled them into the automatic promotion places.
"We have got a half decent squad here that can do something in this division and I believe, with a few fresh faces in January, we can still affect this league," Cox said.
"We do not become bad players overnight and have got some good players at the club.
"There are clubs in this division who will be able to go out and spend big in the transfer window and that is just how it is.
"What we have to do is work with the players we have and wheel and deal in the transfer market to free up some money to bring in better players.
"November was a bad month for us for a number of reasons. We picked up injuries and played some games without 11 men, which can impact on the mentality of players and hit confidence.
"When you are stuck in a rut the ball can often not run for you and the luck is not there."
Mansfield face AFC Wimbledon on Saturday on the back of a morale-boosting 1-1 draw against Oldham in the FA Cup last Saturday.
And Cox is calling on his players to take that form to South London.
"AFC will be a tough game and we need to take the momentum we got from the Oldham game into Saturday," said Cox.
"I thought we were unlucky not to get a positive result, and by that I mean a win.
"We went back to basics on Saturday and kept a good shape and created chances.
"We are at our best when we have a shape and are organised and the players all have a role and a responsibility.
"I thought we looked much more like we did at the start of the season. We need to look at the long term outlook, we want stability and foundations to take the club forward, we do not want to become a yo-yo club.
"We have been on a tough learning curve this season but once we start to pick up some points we will climb the table again
"It is important that we focus on the league on not the FA Cup. AFC Wimbledon is our next game so that is the most important. When we have finished the game on Saturday we can then focus on Oldham."
Chris Clements could return from injury after featuring in a midweek friendly against Sheffield United.
Mansfield Town boss Paul Cox hopes to hold on to Sam Clucas in January transfer window
chad.co.uk, by Stephen Thirkill
Mansfield Town boss Paul Cox fears he may lose top scorer Sam Clucas during the January transfer window.
The influential midfielder has played a pivotal role for Stags this season and has scored 11 goals in 23 appearances.
Clucas, who Cox has tipped to become a Championship player, is rumoured to have attracted the interest of Nottingham Forest.
And Cox knows if a big club come sniffing around his star man, Mansfield Town may be forced to sell.
"Money talks and I am not going to lie about that," said Cox. "I have sat down with the chairman and discussed the ifs and maybes, but at this moment no-one has called about Sam Clucas.
"We are working hard to keep our best players, but money talks.
"I have been in the game a long time and I know that if one of the big clubs comes in with an offer then we have to listen.
"Sam is a great player who is on an amazing learning curve.
"We want to keep our best younger players and build a team around them for a future season and a future league."
Clucas was named player of the round after scoring four times in the 8-1 win against St Albans in the FA Cup first round,
Neal's update for Mansfield
afcwimbledon.co.uk, Thu 12 Dec 2013
Neal Ardley will be forced to make changes to his midfield for the home match against Mansfield Town on Saturday with Sammy Moore suspended and Harry Pell having suffered a knee injury.
Read more at http://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/article/mansfield-update-1232073.aspx?#CjHGlPeURLgw3vBg.99
Sammy Moore faces a one-match ban for being sent off at Bristol Rovers and Pell is struggling to shake-off a training ground injury.
With defender Kevin Feely having gone back to Charlton Athletic due to injury, the Wimbledon manager is therefore having his squad options tested at the current time.
Speaking to Rob Cornell at the training ground, Neal said: "It's tough because we are a little thread bare. We've got a few niggles here and there and Harry got his studs caught in Kevin Sainte-Luce's laces the other week. It's not a terrible one, it's a sprain, but we've got to let that settle down."
Whatever the personnel of Neal's squad on Saturday, he is demanding that his players produce a response in front of their own fans after Wimbledon's last match ended with a 3-0 defeat at Bristol Rovers.
"We're going to go out and give it a go and I want to see a performance that reflects the hurt of a poor display against Bristol Rovers," Neal added. "We're probably the one team that sets teams off on a run. We seem to enjoy playing teams at the top that little bit more and I've made this point to the players.
"They're aware that it's not good enough and it needs to change. We need to play well in every type of game and this Saturday is no exception. If you sat down with every player I'd like to think that they would give you the same answer about how we're trying to play and what we're trying to achieve."
Dons Player subscribers will be able to access the full interview with Neal Ardley on our premium site tomorrow, along with the thoughts of Ross Worner. Highlights from the last time that the Dons played Mansfield in April, 2011, are available on our You Tube channel by clicking on Conference clash .
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