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Body of women are different from that of men; hence, they require different type of inner wear. Brassier or bra is the type of garment used by women in order to provide shape and support to the bosoms. Bra also provides coverage which makes it very comfortable for women to relax all through the day. Bra straps are a major part of the bra. One's inner comfort is provided by good inner wear, and when your bra has straps then you've got nothing to worry about. Today in this article, we're going to give you a solution for your peeping bra straps and present to you, bra strap holding loops in all our top wears.
It was in the 19th century that the bra was discovered. The bra has undergone a great deal of evolution since then. From being an undergarment to now being a fashion clothing, it has come a long way. The evolution of the bra has under gone a few stages. The ancient times, when a rectangular piece of cloth was sewn down from the sides, blouses were seen in India.
It was a great evolution when bras with straps were produced. After a lot of surveys and studies, manufacturers noticed that women found bras with straps much more comfortable and easing than that of the regular corset. But with this also came the problem of strap slippage.
There is a very wide variety of straps that are available in the market and online. Types like Transparent, rubber, fabric, sparkle, basic and lacy ones are available in abundance to suit your needs. But unless you wear a strapless bra, there is always chances of your straps peeking through. This situation can be a little awkward and Zomo is here for your rescue. Don't worry, read this article till the end and we'll provide you with a solution.
Our bra holding strap loops are consciously designed for your comfort and will give you a boost of confidence. Our top wears have been built in a way that includes this special features which was very much needed. These loops are placed on the inside of the shoulder region. There are two loops present in either side of the top wear and are positioned on the inner side of the shoulder region. These loops have been given in your clothing pieces for your comfort. One can place their bra strap under the loops and lock it. This will prevent your straps from spilling out or slipping down your arms. Does it not sound amazing?!
These loops are around half an inch in width which is a perfect size to solve your strap issues smoothly. The closure of the loops is through a snap button which is fuss free and you can quickly do it within seconds. Once you have worn the outfit all you need to do is place the bra strap on your shoulder and bring the unattached loop across the strap. Now with the loop around the bra strap, all you need to do is to just use the snap closure button to secure it, and voilà! You're ready to nail the day with lots of confidence.
The best thing about these bra holding strap loops, is that their presence won't restrict you from doing anything. Now, you can be tension free and jump, run or do absolutely anything you feel like! Also, the snap buttons do not poke and the fabric for the loop is made out of the fabric used for the actual Upper wear. So, the loops will be soft and friendly to your skin. This comes to be a big relief because no one likes it when their outfit pokes or tugs their skin. Forget all your worries because this feature is made so that you can relax the fullest and live it up!
Bras are the most important undergarment. If chosen wrongly, it can mess up with your body and posture. A little thing like a bra strap can actually put you in big trouble and cause an awkward moment. Imagine being in a room full of professionals, you're presenting your most worked upon presentation, but you're not able to be fully confident because your bra strap keeps showing. Sometimes when you fix it, it slips down your shoulder. Worst nightmare!
Our team sat together and jotted down everything that they have had their female garment wearer friends complain about. Finally, we were able to come up with styles and features that everyone can relate with. These loops are a product of one of those brain storming sessions. Made with the same fabric as that of the clothing article, these loops blend into your outfit and you don't have to worry about the loops peeping through. We promise you, once you try on a Zomo article with these loops in it, you won't be able to be back to wearing clothes without bra holding loops. They are just so convenient, after all, our clothing pieces will let you be the boss and they're so not going to come in the way of the day you're about to slay!
So now, worry not, unlike 90% of mid-range and high-end fashion brands, Zomo is one that'll provide you bra holding strap loops in all our top wear so that you face the world nice and confident. This little detail will change your life for good and you'll never go back to wearing clothes without bra holding strap loops, just how we stated earlier! There's no point still going for outfits that create a hassle for you because it's time for you to clear your closet and make space for Zomo. For Zomo will not only rule your closet but also your heart because of its productivity, comfort and STYLE! Spend no time thinking and visit http://www.zomofashion.com now and give yourself a makeover that you deserve!


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If you wish to record what's happening on your Android display, there won't be any stock features on your devices that can do that. Hence, you'll need external apps, which can help you capture amazing videos with ease. And speaking of which, Android users can now enjoy working with the useful mobile application of XRecorder.
Here, the app can allow you to easily capture your on-screen actions with the quick record option. Or you can make uses of other advanced settings to further customize the app with your own personalization. Also, feel free to work with the live stream options if you wish to have your screen available for the channels.
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Here in XRecorder, Android users can make uses of its features to capture smooth and clear screen videos on your mobile devices. Or you can easily take any screenshots without having to look for the dedicated option on your Android devices. Feel free to draw and demonstrate what you're saying on the screen for a more intuitive visual experience. And feel free to unlock sounds to make your screen videos a lot more exciting and enjoyable.
Have fun capturing your perfect screen videos without having to deal with annoying watermarks. Unlock the useful brush tools to easily draw on your screen however you want. Make uses of the pause and resume options so you can comfortably work with its features. Easily adapt the screen to vertical or horizontal screen recording. Enable the useful video settings to enjoy the best video quality. And also have fun working with many interesting options within the mobile app. All of which will make sure that you can enjoy the awesome app to the fullest.
For those of you who are interested, you can now enjoy working with the free application of XRecorder on the Google Play Store without having to pay for it. But since it's still a freemium app, there will be premium features that you have to unlock via in-app purchases.
Also, to ensure the app's compatibility with your system, it's also recommended to have your Android devices updated to the latest firmware versions. And don't forget to provide the app with all the needed access permissions, if you want to make the most of it.
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For those of you who are interested, you can now record your screen without having to work with the annoying watermarks, which are absolutely typical with other similar apps. As a result, XRecorder will provide a cleaner experience so you can enjoy capturing your videos and screenshots without any troubles.
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Dominique Kidd
Dominique Kidd was founded in Nottingham during the late 1970s. She is principally comprised of coffee and biscuits and holds the world record for excess speakage.
One of the original three members of Page 45, Dominique has left four times only to reappear like the proverbial bad penny without once returning her leaving presents. She will never be leaving again, for I will not be writing her references.
As of Sunday 9th September 2012 Dominique joins Stephen and Jonathan as full-time co-manager.
What's your favourite place in the world?
Cornwall, the gym, but honestly…? The sofa.
What's your favourite activity?
Reading things.
Recommend me a song I may not have heard!
Old Fashioned Morphine by Jolie Holland
Recommend me a prose book I may not have read!
Suite Française by Irène Némirovsky. I would love to have seen where that would have gone.
What's your favourite poem?
I am not fond of poetry at all.
Whom do you love?
Why, my charming Wife, of course! And my friends, my dog, and our insane little assortment of family.
Whom do you despise?
I am tempted to say currently (2012) the entire cabinet. But actually no one. Can't be arsed.
What do you despise?
Many, many things! Insensitivity, cruelty, selfishness, egotism and self-deceit spring to mind.
Who makes you laugh?
Stephen. L. Holland, frequently! Also my best mate Michelle, Silliest Person On Earth.
Whom do you admire?
People who, despite their fears and weaknesses, stand up against forces they know will crush them. Valery Legasov, for example
Whom or what do you begrudge?
Jeremy Clarkson
Do you have any recurring dreams?
All my dreams take place in the same set of locations so they are sort of all recurring. Occasionally a new one gets added to the mix. Like unlocking a new zone!
What's the wisest choice you ever made?
What's the stupidest thing you've ever done?
Introducing my girlfriend to World of Warcraft
What do you most regret?
A single occasion where I did not speak up strongly enough against something I viewed as wrong.
What quality do you most admire in yourself?
Which qualities do you least admire in yourself?
Irrational self-doubt; defeatism; the fact that I am, always have been and always will be shit at heading a football.
Who has the best voice in the world?
Tough one! I cannot pick between Natalie Merchant and Chan Marshall.
Who's the best looker?
Rachel Weisz, Ellen Pompeo, Karen Bardsley, Audrey Tautou.
What's your favourite graphic novel?
Noooooooooooooo you can't make me pick! Bloody hell. Let me just pick any of the ACME NOVELTY LIBRARIES, because once I read them they took root and now there is a part of my head that is always in them.
How would you like to be remembered?
In a way which causes the least pain to those left behind.
What will you be doing next?
Going to bed. We have two duvets, one to lie under and one to lie on. So awesome.
Tell me a secret about life!
Secrets will destroy you, avoid them.
Tell me a secret about yourself!
When I was a child I thought the sewer access cover in our back garden was the entrance to the Batcave and so I jumped up and down on it endlessly to try to break in. Never occurred to me that I would just end up *falling into the fucking sewer*.


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Gillian Anderson chats to Elisabeth Moss in the latest "Variety Studio: Actors on Actors" conversation.
The pair discuss their impressive careers, with Moss commenting on Anderson's "mind-blowing transformation" as Margaret Thatcher in season 4 of "The Crown".
Anderson shares of playing the former British Prime Minister, "We were thinking about teeth prosthetics, and so we tried three or four different shapes, sizes. She was notorious for having bad teeth. And because she has such an overbite, I was just wanting to explore that.
"Everything just looked wrong. And so then it became, is that something that I can just do with my mouth, and how I hold my mouth? I actually found that, yes, that was enough. And that informed how I spoke. It was actually a gift to have made that choice, because that informed everything."
Moss then talks about "The Handmaid's Tale" and whether it'll hit differently with Joe Biden as U.S. president versus Donald Trump.
Anderson says, "With 'The Handmaid's Tale', the first season premiered right after Trump came into office, and there's been a lot written about all the parallels of his America and his presidency to Gilead. I was wondering whether you thought that 'Handmaid's Tale' will hit differently with Biden as president?"
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Moss responds, "We tried this season to take our show to a new place, to fulfill some of the promises that we were making over the past couple of years, and we really tried to imbue a sense of hope and a sense of triumph. A sense of victory, a sense of people coming together, of connecting and family and relationships.
"Of course, it's still 'The Handmaid's Tale', so the stuff hits the fan eventually, as always. But we really wanted to focus on a new day, and a new era in the show."
The pair also speak about whether there's any characters they'd like to revisit, with Anderson confirming there have been talks to bring back "The Fall".
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"Even when we ended those three seasons, we talked about the fact that one day — maybe in the same way that 'Prime Suspect' came back," she says. "There were huge breaks between their seasons. Our writer-creator-director Allan Cubitt has been ready to dip back in and revisit it and her [her character, DSI Stella Gibson]."


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This project is for intermediate beaders. The stitches used are circular peyote, flat peyote, and modified right angle weave. The printed tutorial consists of step by step written instructions, with a diagram and accompanying photo for each step.
Supplies included in kit:
- .5 gram size 15/0 Miyuki Japanese seed beads
- 5 grams size 11/0 Miyuki Japanese seed beads
- 10 grams SuperDuos
- 18mm Swarovski Rivoli
- 11 Kotroni connectors, silver or gold plated
- 1 clasp, silver or gold plated
- 2 5mm jump rings
- 2 wire guards
Supplies not included in kit:
- 6lb Fireline (use a color that will coordinate with the beads as some thread will show)
- Size 10 or 12 beading needle


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Muhammad Farhan Bin Mazlan
Muhammad Farhan Bin Mazlan or better known as Farhan Mazlan is bubbly and full of energy. His classes are always playful and light hearted. He is however very serious about coaching and strives for his members to get the best instruction and a great workout.
Farhan Mazlan is also teaching at Transcendence Mixed Martial Art where he work under Mr Terence Cheah former President of Amateur Muaythai Association Singapore (AMAS), who have groom him in both competitively and coaching in Muaythai for more than seven years now.
Farhan Mazlan is a Certified Instructor and Muaythai Judge by International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA). He also graduated from sports and fitness course in local schools.
Muhammad Iskandar Bin Ramlee
Muhammad Iskandar Bin Ramlee has been doing Muaythai and compete across the border for over 6 years. Started out his first martial art with Silat in 2008, he then alter his interest to Muaythai in 2012 after being inspired when watching Muaythai fights.
Although he is a soft-spoken among all of the instructors, his classes are however always focused and goal-oriented. He is very passionate in the art of 8 limbs and have always been generous to share his knowledge and experience of the art to the members of FM Academy.
Today, Iskandar still compete in the ring whenever he have the chance and will always continue to inspire the members as a fighter and instructor himself.


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The main cause of CTP Claims is can accidents, however, third party insurance can have a range of coverings, including: accidents at work where your workplace is self-insured; injuries at club sport where you have insurance.
The first step is to visit your GP and they will fill out and sign a Notice of Accident Claim Form. This is then sent to the at-fault person's insurance company.
Once the claim has been approved, you will be provided with a Claim Number and Insurance Company details. Once you have these you can book an appointment with one of our therapists.
We will bill directly to the Insurace Company and you will not have any out of pocket costs.


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Gardening THE YARROW LESSON
You probably have thousands of experiences like this every day, but I am new to this (and am embarrassed to admit that, as I have been working in the field of consciousness for some time now). Something happened the other day, and I just felt like sharing it with you. It blew my mind, and I keep thinking about it.
I was working in our garden, which consists of a small strip along the walkway to our house; another area right next to the front steps that we refer to as the "cottage garden;" an 8' diameter herb circle surrounding a five-year-old dogwood tree; another strip along the south side of the house where we have roses and some bulbs; and a 10' x 30' strip along the driveway that is mostly our vegetable garden. That describes the layout.
Recently I began working with the Perelandra Essences. (I have known about Perelandra for a long time, but I just never "clicked" before. Now I am plugging in like crazy!) I got the garden books, intending to read them before we began working outside this spring, but never really got around to it. I feel with all my heart that this philosophy is right, though, and feel very comfortable with everything I've read. (I've been working with MAP for a little more than a month.) So, this particular day, we had decided that we wanted to transplant some of the plants that had been growing in what we called the "hedge row," where we had taken out a gigantic overgrown yew hedge that had dominated the sidewalk. (This is the narrow strip along the walkway.) What we had put there, two years before were a comfrey plant and a yellow yarrow. They had originally been in the herb circle, but soon grew too large and needed their own space. We had liked them where they were, in the hedgerow, but felt that this was not quite the energy we had wanted there. In fact, we hadn't been too sure just what it is that we did want there, just were pretty clear not comfrey and not yarrow. We liked the comfrey and yarrow, but we just didn't know where to put them.
So that day, we decided there was a good space at one end of the vegetable garden. We have flowers planted among the vegetables, too, and a few herbs, so we felt that this would work out okay.
Now, the yarrow had gotten completely overgrown with grass. It was a solid, matted clump, with the poor yarrow barely peeking out its little head. We had weeded all around it, so it was an isolated thing. I dug all around it and lifted it out with some effort, as the soil had gone almost completely to clay. It was a hefty little guy.
As I contemplated this thing I began to feel overwhelmed. I started to try to pull the grass out, but the stuff just would not budge. It was like glue! So then I tried hacking at it with the hand trowel to see if I could loosen the soil and then pull the grass out. No go.
After feeling totally defeated, I suddenly got the idea (inspiration!) to open a coning, which I did immediately. I first said that I didn't know how to do this very well but that I desperately needed some help. I asked to be connected to the deva of gardens, Pan, the deva of our garden and the deva of yarrow. I explained the situation and asked if they could help me to extricate the yarrow from the mass of soil and grass, and get it transplanted into its new home. I got a feeling that they would help me, and I then placed my hands around the clump. (This clump was about two feet in diameter and at least a foot thick.)
What happened next is nothing short of a miracle. I felt the earth shift slightly and was inclined to begin pulling on one side of the clump. As I did, the clump separated slightly, so that about one-third of it began to loosen and come apart. I saw that the third that was coming loose had mostly yarrow in it, and not so much grass. I set the big two-thirds piece aside and concentrated on the one-third. I saw where there were some single grass plants at the edge, and I took hold of them near the top of the soil and pulled, slowly but steadily. As I did, the roots emerged intact and smoothly from the soil/root ball, with no effort at all! It was as simple as unclasping one hand with the other, if a person had their fingers entwined, one hand with the other, and pulled them apart. I could not believe my eyes or my hands!
One after the other, I repeated this task, first finding an individual grass plant and then plucking it, root and all. Each one came up smoothly and easily, with not the least bit of resistance or struggle! Eventually, the yarrow came free, and I set it down into the new place where it was to go. I asked the devas if this was a good place for it, and immediately, a clear question came into my mind: "What is the purpose of this garden?"
I was thunderstruck. What a logical and intelligent question! Why didn't I ever think of that myself? (In a way, we had, but we were never this conscious with it until now.) We told the devas that this is our vegetable garden, to produce food for our family, and that it is also a place of beauty that feeds our spirits and nourishes our emotions. We also think of it as a healing garden, which is why we wanted the comfrey and the yarrow at the front of it. The devas then said, yes, this was a good place for it. And the transplanting went smoothly.
I was given to understand that I was to disconnect with the yarrow deva and to connect with the comfrey deva to transplant it. And all went very well with that. At the end, I thanked them all and closed the coning, just a little shaken. I went inside and took some essences. Thank you for making this experience possible. I am deeply moved (and more than a little humble).
— N.B., New York
— N.B., New York


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Brendan Grace dead: Father Ted star dies aged 68 after lung cancer battle
Father Ted star Brendan Grace has died at the age of 68 after a battle with lung cancer.
RTE announced that the Irish star died in hospital in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
According to the website, Grace's family say he died peacefully and was very grateful for the support from fans all over the world since his illness was announced.
Grace is best known for playing Father Fintan Stack in Father Ted.
He was set to tour Ireland this summer, but he had to cancel it after receiving a cancer diagnosis while being treated for pneumonia.
A spokesperson for the comedian said last week: "Brendan Grace has been in hospital for the last four weeks receiving treatment for pneumonia.
"It has now transpired that he is also suffering from cancer for which he is receiving ongoing care and treatment.
"His family are a great support to him at this difficult time and respect for their privacy would be much appreciated."
Mr Brown's Boys creator Brendan O'Carroll is one of the stars who has paid tribute to Grace, as he tweeted: "So sad at the passing of a great comedy legend, husband and father B rendan Grace.
"He opened doors for so many of us and leaves a legacy of love and laughter that will echo through this land and we will all mourn his passing.
"Rest peacefully Bottler you've earned it."
Grace is survived by his wife Eileen Doyle, who he married in 1973, and their four children, Melanie, Amanda, Brendan and Bradley.
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Cream cheese, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways - frosting, cookies, cheesecake, spreads, breakfast pastries. Too many ways to count.
Today's look back into the archives features some of our very favorite (and there are a lot of them) recipes made with cream cheese. Enjoy! Click the title to go to the recipes.
12 Recipes for Cream Cheese Lovers
From 2020, Cream Cheese Danish
It's a classic for a reason. Cream cheese danishes are one of my all-time favorite foods. Have you heard my cream cheese danish story? You're about to if you read the post.
From 2016, Mom's Italian Cream Cake
This was the cake my mom made most often. She made it for out-of-town company, for dinner parties, for birthdays - we ate it a lot. And it was good.
From 2020, Chocolate Coffee Cheesecake
You can't have an homage to cream cheese without a cheesecake recipe. This is my current favorite. This cheesecake is rich but light and fluffy, and it's covered in a glossy chocolate ganache.
From 2016, Cream Cheese Coffeecake Cookies
Soft, pillowy cookies covered in a brown sugar-cinnamon streusel. These cookies got rave reviews at my husband's office.
From 2018, Carrot Bundt Cake with Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
Let me say that again...SALTED CARAMEL CREAM CHEESE FROSTING. The end.
From 2014, Kahlua Cheesecake Brownies
Thick, rich, decadent, fudgy, creamy. Oh so GOOD. Like, dreamy good.
From the 1980s (and 2009), Cream Cheese Triangles
This post is worth clicking just for the 1980s homecoming photo. These little cream cheese triangles are always THE hit of brunch! Plus, they're a make-ahead. You're going to love them!
From 2012, Key Lime-Filled Coconut Cupcakes
Ooh-la-la...this flavor combination is everything! The cream cheese frosting is, well, the icing on the cake!
From 2016, Neiman Marcus Cake
This recipe makes TWO cakes! The chocolate cake itself looks like a brownie, but it's not. It's lighter and fluffy. The cream cheese layer is rich but not too thick, as Goldilocks would say, "just right."
From 2021, Cinnamon Roll Biscuit Cake
Cinnamon rolls in any form need a cream cheese frosting. I don't make the rules, people; I just live by them. This Cinnamon Roll Biscuit Cake is no exception - make it for breakfast this weekend!


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CSMS Magazine Staff writers
News analysis
Earlier this month, Russian president Dmitry Medvedev laid out his grand plan to move Russia's economy into what many watchers are calling "the modern age" with the aim of overcoming the aging Soviet industrial era. Speaking inside the Kremlin great hall and before a litany of Russian law makers, religious leaders and his mentor and predecessor Vladimir Putin, Medvedev, in his annual state-of-the-nation address, made it clear that the path created by Putin is here to stay. He also sent a stern warning to the opposition. Any attempts to upset the current order will not be tolerated," he said under the gleeful eyes of the oligarchy. To reassure the country's nouveaux riches, he ordered a sweeping modernization of the Soviet-built military arsenals while calling for a "pragmatic" foreign policy aimed at attracting investment and improving living standards, rather than "chaotic actions driven by nostalgia and prejudice."
The Russian bourgeoisie has learned its lesson from the Chinese as well as from the colossal blunder of Mikhail Gorbachev. While the nostalgia for old ideology has long faded—if there were any—the quest to maintain its super power status has constituted the cornerstone of Russian foreign policy. Only this time, the work is being done in two folds: revamping the country's strategic deterrence while pushing Russia toward a westernized, capitalist economy. The latter will certainly provide Mother Russian the clout and the respect the country so desires as well as dissolving entrenched animosity cherished by former Warsaw pact countries against their estranged friend. "We mustn't puff out our chest," Medvedev noted. And he went on to say that "we are interested in the flow of capital, new technologies and modern ideas."
Medvedev conceded that the aging Soviet industrial base can no longer be sustainable, and using it to draw most of its revenues from exports of oil and gas, while trusting its security to Soviet-built nuclear arsenals is not acceptable. "The nation's prestige and welfare can't depend forever on the achievements of the past," he said. The Russian president went on to stress that what the country needs is strategic innovation, including research on new nuclear reactors and space technologies. That was not all, Medvedev, in a move to heal the country's wounded pride, called on Russians to get ready to flight to other planets. It looks like Medvedev intends to cling onto Soviet prestige without mentioning it per say, for until 1917, Russia was nothing but a backward country with imperial ambitions ran by a feudal monarch.
The Russian president wants to speed up the modernization of the military-industrial complex, and he intends to start as early as next year, when he plans to commission 30 intercontinental ballistic missiles, three nuclear submarines and several dozen combat aircraft, among other new weapons—a substantial increase by comparison to last year. Well aware of the devastating downturn that the country oil- and gas-driven economy took as commodities prices plunged to new lows late last year. Russia emerged from recession in September with its gross domestic product still 9.4 percent below year-earlier levels— months after its European neighbors.
RIC strategic partnership in peril
When Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov boarded his aircraft with his entourage earlier this month and warily began the 6,000-kilometer journey home from Bangalore, the capital of the southern state of Karnataka, he appeared visibly disturbed as some of the few journalists, who accompanied him, noticed. Lavroy, a shrewd politician, who seldom leaves the ring empty-handed, is reportedly a no-match, second to none. Few of his peers can match him in political brinkmanship mastered over decades in international diplomacy. He was on his way back home from attending a meeting of the Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral format.
Desperately trying to fulfill a long international standing aimed at preempting U.S. eastward extension, Moscow has doubled its effort in recent months to draw India and China closer together on a common regional initiative over Afghanistan. The RIC meeting in Bangalore was held against the backdrop of an eight-year war in the Hindu Kush Mountains that spilled over several neighboring regions that include the Caucasus and Central Asia, China's Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Iran's Sistan-Balochistan province and Pakistan's tribal areas. But the endless Sino-Indian love/hate relationship spoiled the show in Bangalore, as powerless Russian diplomats watched with great dismay their fruitless effort to bring closer together Beijing and Delhi on the geostrategic issues of regional security went up in smoke. They seemed to overlook the disequilibrium within the RIC format would impact the Bangalore meeting. While Russia and China are intensifying their cooperation on several fronts, India, in the post-Cold War era, has largely watered down its ties with Russia. This is done in part of India's geostrategic ambition in Central Asia. However, India and China, have tightened their cooperation over the last ten years, although the issue of housing Tibetan exiles on its soil, have somewhat strained their relationship.
It seems odd to believe that RIC lacks its raison d'être. Three important countries with common interests and concerns in the Asian continent join together to find the perfect framework to combat terrorism and religious extremism as well as to coordinate their policies. But the Indian elite, largely pro-western based in Bombay, seems to think otherwise. The Indian nouveaux riches somehow have missed an altruism: Within the new version of a multi-polar world, regional cooperation has emerged as the quintessential leitmotif of international politics. Finding unifying agendas is holistic in all intellectual and political probity, and India sets to lose if the RIC ultimately whither and dies.
John Bolton, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic Studies based in London, asserts that India's reticence should be understood, knowing its problematic relationships with China and Pakistan. "[India's] nationalist isolationism is reducing India to being a bystander when momentous regional processes are unfolding. There has been a systematic attempt by influential sections of the Indian strategic community to deride or downright rubbish and undermine India's involvement in regional processes – such as the RIC – that exclude the US or towards which Washington remains antithetical," Bolton affirms.
Truly, Afghanistan remains the game changer for both Central Asia and South Asia partly for being the gateway to both regions, and knowing India's archaic view of the Taliban, it stands to lose the most in the event of a military and diplomatic breakthrough in Kabul. The issue of recognizing the Taliban as a political reality in Afghanistan is an open secret, as Washington is now openly talking about integrating moderate Taliban fighters (whatever that means) into the country's political fold. The Taliban is a product of the ISI (Pakistan's Inter-Services) created in the early nineties as a counterweight against Russian and Iranian influences in Central Asia. So, it is conceivable to understand that India cannot countenance a role for the Taliban in Afghanistan's power structure.
"But then, the Afghan conflict is first and foremost a fratricidal strife, and an enduring solution needs to be all-inclusive. Besides, who are Indians to prescribe what is good for the Afghan people? Delhi would have gained by working together with like-minded countries that broadly share India's misgivings about the ascendancy of radical forces in the region and yet accept the inevitability of a broad-based pan-Afghan settlement," asserts James Labey, journalist for the Asia Times. True enough, China and Russia work within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. On top of that, Russia controls the Collective Security Treaty Organization made up mostly of former Soviet republics of Central Asia. While India is poised to become the biggest loser, Washington may turn out to be the biggest winner in the event of the RIC's total collapse.
Also see Moscow remains coy on Washington's suspension of missile shield plan in Eastern Europe
Obama's contrition to the Muslim world: Will it work?
Does the US military intend to stay indefinitely in Iraq?
Moqtada al-Sadr: The terrible headache to US plan in Iraq


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Capitol Hill is the BEST OF!
Each April the Washington City Paper publishes its Best Of Washington Reader's Poll. For the fifth year running Capitol Hill was named Best Neighborhood to Live In. We agree…and its our small and local businesses that play a big part in make our neighborhood a real rock star.
The Hill is Home provided a full run down of our Capitol Hill winners. Check it out here.
The City Paper's Best of poll reaches out to D.C. businesses with promotion packages early in the year. Walk down any D.C. commercial zone and you'll see retailers, restaurants, and service providers all posting Vote For Us posters in the window. Businesses often take to social media to ask loyal clients to vote. A win shows client loyalty and business marketing accumen. CHAMPS salutes both.
Here's to our CHAMPS member business winners. Congrats!
Hardware Store: Frager's Hardware
Place to Buy Wine: DCanter A Wine Boutique
Real Estate Group: Fulcrum Properties Group
Garden Store: Ginkgo Gardens
Best Indie Bookstore STAFF PICK: East City Bookstore
Best Yoga Apparel STAFF PICK: Summit to Soul


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CALIFORNIA, November 5, 2020
GoSaaS is pleased to announce that Steve Stawarz has joined the team as Principal – PLM, SCM & Sustainability.
Steve Stawarz, with 20+ years of experience, has worked at Oracle as a Solutions & Value Engineer for clients in a wide range of industries. His professional focus is to provide enterprise software solutions for Product Lifecycle Management, Supply Chain Management, and Sustainability.
Steve believes GoSaaS is uniquely positioned to provide services and products to help companies obtain business benefits from their corporate IT initiatives.
GoSaaS Managing Partner, Hassan Ramay, commented, "We are thrilled to have an industry thought leader across PLM and SCM join our team. I welcome Steve to the GoSaaS family."
In his free time, Steve enjoys working on community, political, and conservation efforts. He is currently writing articles for The Conservation Foundation's online blog. Other than reading all sorts of fiction and non-fiction, he enjoys growing heirloom tomatoes.
Headquartered in the US, GoSaaS enables high-tech manufacturing, life sciences and CPG companies to create value for their stakeholders. Our intelligent technologies and consulting portfolio encompasses Product Lifecycle Management, Internet of Things and Supply Chain Management solutions. As a top Oracle partner, we specialize in on-premise to cloud migration, implementation, training and value-added apps development and integration services. GoSaaS has deep technical expertise in Oracle PaaS and IaaS.
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Foundation stone laid for new Airbus assembly factory in Hamburg
Airbus is expanding its plant in Finkenwerder and laid the foundation stone Thursday (October 21), for a new production and assembly hall for its upcoming A321 XLR. Around one-hundred Airbus employees will work in the hall, which will be up to 38 metres in height on completion in mid 2022.
Airbus on growth course in Hamburg
The new hall will feature state-of-the-art technologiy for operations and manufacturing including automated workshop logistics and fully digital jigs and test stations. The site in Finkenwerder is "clearly on a growth course" and comes after other recent infrastructure investments in the A320 and A321 XLR production in Hamburg, the company said.
The A321 XLR model is designed for long-haul routes and can fly non-stop from Hamburg to the U.S. East Coast from 2023. Airbus has received more than 400 orders for the new aircraft. "We in Hamburg play a major role in development and production," said André Walter, Plant Manager in Hamburg. Michael Westhagemann, Senator for Economics, commented: "The new Airbus A321 XLR is a good sign for Hamburg and Finkenwerder, and for the entire aviation industry. It marks a new beginning despite coronavirus. The long-haul aircraft of the future is being built here."


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UPDATED 3/4/19 University of Minnesota is holding a series of workshops around the state on Backyard & Small Flock Poultry Production. The audience is mainly for those who are new to poultry, but there is something in the workshop for experienced bird keepers as well. Each location has a local contact person for pre-registration. The cost is: $10.00/person or $20.00/household (max 3) Please pre-register so that we can plan for lunch. Call or send an email to the specified contact if you have questions. Workshops will run 10 am - 3:30 pm, with the doors opening at 9:30 Topics to be covered: Pest and predator control Avian anatomy and physiology Disease identification and response Occasional issues: Cannibalism Cloacal prolapse Broken wing or leg Frostbite Moldy feed Ascites My chicken won't lay March 2, 2019 - Saint Cloud St. Cloud Regional Extension Office 3601 18th St. S, Suite 113 TO PRE-REGISTER: Emily Wilmes at (320) 255-6169 ext. 3 or kr
Poultry and animal health scientists and educators at University of Minnesota Extension provide up to date, research-based information on avian health and production in the Midwest.


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Mike Balcaen picks up big NLRA Dirt Late Model win on World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series night.
By Mike Spieker
GRAND FORKS, ND (June 20)- After an incredibly rough start to the season, Mike Balcaen picked up that elusive victory Friday night at River Cities Speedway. It was no walk in the park, however. Balcaen had to battle the two-time Seitz Memorial champion, Brad Seng, and the 2011 World of Outlaws Late Models rookie of the year, Pat Doar.
The three drivers swapped the lead back and forth multiple times throughout the first half of the 25 lap feature, until the caution waved on lap 18. On the restart, Balcaen, Doar, and Seng went three wide for the lead off of turn two. Seng, being the meat in the sandwich, backed out of the gas early in turn three which left Balcaen and Doar racing side-by-side for the top spot. Doar ran in the thick cushion on the top of the speedway, but Balcaen found the tacky dirt right around the berm on the bottom and claimed the lead. Balcaen went on to lead the final six circuits around the dry-slick 3/10th mile track to take the victory in front of the sold out grandstands.
The win was Balcaen's 206th career feature win, but this one might have meant a bit more given his recent string of terrible luck. Through the first three races of the season at RCS, Balcaen was running in the top three in the feature when he had to retire from the event due to mechanical problems. The first two cases were the result of an overheating engine, the third instance happened when Balcaen was leading on a rough, tacky track and hit a hole in turn three which broke the engine fan loose and caused it to get lodged into the radiator. But the veteran Canadian driver proved he has put all the bad luck behind him and will be a force to be reckoned with the remainder of the season.
Ricky Weiss wheeled his way from the 13th starting position to finish in the runner up spot, while Doar, Seng, and Steve Anderson rounded out the top five.
After a second place finish in his heat, Donny Schatz came home with a 10th place finish after starting 23rd.
The NLRA Late Models will have next Friday off at RCS, but will return to action on July 4th. As always, hot laps are at 6:30 with racing beginning at 7:30.
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Rep. McAdams Bill Exploring Link Between Elevation, Veteran Suicides
Sep 28, 2020, 5:42 PM | Updated: Dec 19, 2022, 11:29 pm
WEST JORDAN, Utah — Utah Congressman Ben McAdams has focused his efforts on the suicide risk of Utah's veterans, sponsoring a new bill that would allow researchers to further explore a connection between living in high altitudes and being at-risk for suicide.
The VA High Altitude and Suicide Research Act was passed by the House this week and will now go to President Donald Trump for his signature.
"The veteran suicide rate is one-and-a-half times higher than that of overall suicides," said McAdams. "We must do everything we can to prevent these tragic deaths and help those who have given so much to our nation."
My bipartisan bill, the VA High Altitude and Suicide Research Act passed Congress and is now going to the President for his signature. #utpol
— Ben McAdams UT (@BenMcAdamsUT) September 28, 2020
For several decades, researchers have examined a heightened rate of suicide in Utah and the Rocky Mountain region. Recently, they've also studied a link between living at high altitudes and death by suicide.
Researchers from the Salt Lake City VA Healthcare System and the University of Utah joined McAdams Monday to talk about the legislation at the Veterans Memorial Park in West Jordan.
They said higher rates of suicide have been associated with living at a higher elevation, and the risk was even higher in the veteran population than the civilian population. They hypothesized that lower oxygen levels at higher altitudes increase the risk for suicide.
"We want to better understand that connection so we can better prevent suicide in the future," McAdams said.
The legislation will enable researchers to conduct unprecedented research in this area, and ideally, develop better treatments.
Utah veteran Chris Goehner served in the U.S. Navy from 2003 to 2006. He deployed twice to Iraq and treated 1,200 trauma patients in seven months during his second deployment.
But he had survivor's guilt — wondering why he survived when others didn't — when he returned home.
Two months after coming home, he thought about dying by suicide.
Despite the success he had, he said he still struggles with those thoughts.
"While I have struggled with these issues, it's an opportunity to be able to say, 'Hey, I'm not alone in this fight,'" said Goehner.
Now, living in Salt Lake City, nearly a mile above sea level, he understands he may compounding his risk for suicide. So he plans to move to a lower-elevation area.
"I reduced my alcohol because that's a risk factor," Goehner said. "Now, in order for me to be able to progress in my career and to ensure my long-term life, it's going to be best for me to get to a lower altitude, and that's what I'm choosing to do."
Both Goehner and McAdams look forward to learning more about the relationship between living at altitude and the risk for suicide.
"There are numerous factors that go into risk of death by suicide. We want to understand what those factors are because the more we understand it, the more we can bring solutions that will reduce the risk," said McAdams.
The legislation could be signed by the president as early as this week and would provide funding for a three-year study.
Congress passed it as part of a bipartisan package of veteran bills aimed at improving mental health and providing additional support to the VA for reducing veteran suicides.
If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or exhibiting warning signs, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Additional Crisis Hotlines
- Utah County Crisis Line: 801-226-4433
- Salt Lake County/UNI Crisis Line: 801-587-3000
- Wasatch Mental Health Crisis Line: 801-373-7393
- National Suicide Prevention Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741-741
- Trevor Project Hotline for LGBTQ teens: 1-866-488-7386
- University Of Utah Crisis Interventional Crisis Line: 801-587-300
Online resources
- NAMI Utah
- Utah Chapter-American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Safe UT Crisis Text and Tip Line
In an emergency
- Call the police
- Go to the emergency room


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New Aprilia RSV4 in the making?
Ok, so the patents don't give much away. At all. They're for a new, smaller radiator. But as far as we're concerned, that's as clear an indication as we're going to get that the Italian factory is starting to think about the next generation of its flagship sportbike.
Basically, Aprilia's working on a solution to direct air more efficiently to the side-mounted radiator using some new front ducts and fins. And if they can get a more efficient flow of clean air to the radiator and cool the radiator quicker, they're able to reduce its size – which of course translates to weight savings.
It's a clever idea – which would be perfect for the top of the line sport bike. We don't know for sure that it's for the RSV4 – but it's unlikely that Aprilia would use it elsewhere. Only time will tell if we're right.


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July is rapidly approaching, and that means it's time to take a look at what is coming to HBO Max in July.
We're focusing on just the DC-related content here, and there is quite a bit on the way this month. Despite the controversy over the number of DC films that are leaving within a month of the service launching, it does appear there will be a rotation.
The good news, however, is that not as many are going to leave as originally expected. While Batman, Batman Returns, Batman Forever, Batman & Robin, Catwoman, Jonah Hex, and The Losers will still leave on July 1, everything else is staying through at least December. This will include the DCEU staples of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League, Wonder Woman, and Suicide Squad.
What happens after that date isn't clear as of yet, but at least we have some time for it to be figured out.
Everything listed here is arriving on July 1.
- Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero, 1998
- Batman and Harley Quinn , 2017
- Batman vs. Two-Face, 2017
- The Batman vs. Dracula, 2005
- Batman: Assault on Arkham, 2014
- Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders, 2016
- Batman: Under the Red Hood, 2010
- Batman: Year One, 2011
- Green Lantern: Emerald Knights, 2011
- Green Lantern: First Flight, 2009
- JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time, 2014
- Justice League vs. Teen Titans, 2016
- Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, 2010
- Justice League: Doom , 2012
- Justice League: Gods and Monsters, 2015
- Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, 2013
- Justice League: The New Frontier, 2008
- Justice League: Throne of Atlantis, 2015
- Justice League: War, 2014
- LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League, 2015
- LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: The Flash, 2018
- LEGO DC Super Hero Girls: Super-Villain High, 2018
- LEGO Justice League: Cosmic Clash, 2016
- LEGO Justice League: Gotham City Breakout, 2016
- Necessary Evil: The Super-Villains of DC Comics, (Documentary Premiere)
- Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay, 2018
- Superman II, 1981
- Superman III, 1983
- Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, 1987
- Superman Returns, 2006
- Superman: Brainiac Attacks, 2006
- Superman: The Movie, 1978
- Superman: Unbound, 2013
- Watchmen (movie), 2009
There will also be new episodes of Doom Patrol season 2 throughout the month.
Hopefully at some point in the future, once something comes to HBO Max it will stay there. We'll just have to wait and see how the entire rotation process works.


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Every November for the last handful (or more) years, our good friends over at Royals Review host one of our favorite nerdy events of the non-baseball season: the annual SB Nation GM simulation, where someone somewhere takes control of all transactions for each of the 30 MLB franchises and, in full fake fashion, spends money like packs of banshees.
There are some rules and guidelines - we'll list those below - but the crux here is that this is a one year simulation. Next November, we'll pick it up again where the real 2020 Cincinnati Reds left off, not where the club we assembled in this sim ended up in some alternate history. But for three days, we got to do our best to simulate what the front offices of all MLB clubs go through over the course of their entire 4-ish month offseason, making trades, spending bucks, and making the kind of personnel decisions to help best meet the goals given from ownership.
With that said, here are a few key aspects of this sim that are essential to keep in mind when you see what moves we actually made...
Far-off prospects don't move the needle much in a 1-year sim.
Hunter Greene is a phenomenal prospect. That said, since he's not going to make an impact on any MLB team during the 2020 season, he doesn't carry as much trade value here as he obviously does in the real world, where moves are made for multi-year windows. MLB-ready talent, conversely, gets a bump in value here.
There's an extra $$ bubble built in to our recommended payroll.
This year, there was a specific mandate given to each team instead of a suggested budget, with both wiggle room built-in and an overriding goal for the sim. Considering very few teams get told to go full-on fire-sale - and considering pretty much all of us consider $150 million payrolls to be basically the same as $140 million payrolls - there ends up with a whole lot of funny money spent in these that you won't see in the real MLB world.
We all do this because we like making deals. Duh.
There are always a furious amount of deals made in this, since everyone doing so signed up because they like making deals. Standing pat, while perhaps prudent in many cases, just isn't very fun. So, there are always, always a ton of massive player moves.
Nobody likes to be rebuilding.
For many of the same reasons I mentioned in the first note, hoarding 10 A-ball prospects that might rank among the game's Top 50 overall is fun, but since none of them will ever play an MLB game before the next simulation goes down in a year, it's a bit of an odd obsession for teams to take. Therefore, even teams that don't look at all like contenders - like the Reds, in most offseasons prior to this one - still try to make moves to get better at the big league level even when tanking - or rebuilding - might be what's really going on with their roster.
With that said, here's what we were working with this year, with the following the exact quote from our fake ownership about our 2020 plan:
"We want to make the post-season in 2020. It's time to win. Let's try not to go too far north of $140M, but for the right player, we can be flexible."
Unsurprisingly enough, that's pretty much where the real Reds are this offseason, which meant we were operating along similar lines at the start - and we like to think we made moves in this sim that will eventually mimic what the real Reds pull off, too.
Unlike last year, though, trying to make the next Reds club a contender will be more about adding offense than getting the pitching, and this year we were intent on chasing bats. There were swings and misses, but we also landed some big fish, and eventually walked away feeling pretty satisfied that we both made enough moves to make the 2020 Sim Reds contenders, while also adhering to our Sim ownership's goals.
This year, instead of just listing what happened from a bottom line perspective, I'm going to walk you through the gamut of our decisions, as what did and did not materialize early impacted the decisions made by the end. So, follow along at your own risk/leisure, with the administrative moves first.
Reds picked up 2020 option on Freddy Galvis ($5.5M), non-tendered Kevin Gausman, Derek Dietrich
With Jose Iglesias a free agent, picking up the relatively modest option on Galvis ensured a decent-enough floor for at least one of our middle-infield spots heading into the rest of the sim. As for Gausman/Dietrich, we simply weren't willing to sink what amounted to roughly 10% of our overall budget for a pair of guys who profiled, at best, as the last two guys on our active roster. So, we 'saved' nearly $14 million by non-tendering them and went out to seek upgrades elsewhere.
Reds prioritized signing C Yasmani Grandal in free agency - and failed
Grandal was our primary goal in this simulation, and we did not get him. Drat.
That said, we tried well past our comfort zone to pull of the deal, knowing that for the first time in forever we actually had the kind of fake sim money to make it happen, if we wanted. Once our counter-offer in the bidding war reached an astronomic 6 years and $132 million - almost double our original 4 year, $72 million offer - we were pretty well mad at ourselves for still being in the bidding, which made the fact that offer wasn't even accepted that much more absurd in our eyes.
In the end, Grandal landed with the spendy Chicago White Sox for 6 years and a whopping $150 million, and while we did and do still love the idea of Grandal on the 2020 Reds, we were plenty OK with our decision to let him go elsewhere.
That said, we had some serious course-changing to do, especially after spending that much time and effort on a failed deal.
Reds acquired 2B/OF Whit Merrifield, P Danny Duffy, and $10.75 million from Royals for P Nick Lodolo, IF Jonathan India
If we weren't going to upgrade offensively at catcher, that upgrade had to come elsewhere, and in Merrifield we found a guy who has hit .303/.358/.451 in 1442 PA across the last two seasons, good for a 116 OPS+ and a total of 9.6 bWAR. That's a stud regardless of position, and that's part of the beauty the 2019 All Star brings to the table: he can play basically anywhere.
Considering we still don't know exactly where Galvis, Josh VanMeter, and the rehabbing Nick Senzel fit in for 2020, having a guy who could play 2B, could play RF, could play CF, or could play all of them seemed paramount, especially since his contract - just $14.5 million total guaranteed over the next 3 years, with an option for a 4th year - would allow us the financial flexibility to add other bats, too.
The rebuilding Royals were largely insistent on dumping Duffy to shed salary, too, and since we had the kind of payroll space to do that, we agreed on the condition that they pay roughly 1/3rd of his salary for the next pair of years. They did, meaning we landed effectively our 5th starter on about a 2 year, $20M deal.
Did we need Duffy? Not necessarily, but he'll only be 31 next year and is the owner of a career 108 ERA+ in over 1,000 IP, and the lefty adds a wealth of playoff experience, too - something we hope will prove a plus come playoff time. If he's a team's 5th starter, that's a damn fine rotation, and it also allowed us to field offers on our other starters on the off-chance we were blown away at what we'd receive.
Losing Lodolo and India was tough, to be sure. They're two of our absolute top prospects, guys who fit in at the back half of most Top 100 prospect lists. But given how strong our rotation was (and just got) for not just 2020, but for multiple years, that helps assuage losing Lodolo, and Merrifield provides us exactly what the best case upside for India really is right now. And, of course, we made a major upgrade without moving top prospect Hunter Greene or our catcher of the future, Tyler Stephenson, which became peritent when we missed out on a half-decade of Grandal.
Reds signed Brandon Kintzler to 2 year, $15 million deal
The bullpen needed work mid-year last year, and then it lost each of Jared Hughes and David Hernandez. We still trust the upside of the back-end of Raisel Iglesias, Michael Lorenzen, Amir Garrett, & Co. to continue to get better, but we needed an established arm to bolster that - preferably one with the kind of groundball tendencies we saw with peak-Hughes.
Kintzler was about as close to that as we thought we could afford, and we landed him at roughly the mid-market reliever rate. The 35 year old has been nails for most of his career, including a stellar 130 ERA+ in over 243 IP the last 4 seasons. That includes a 52% grounball rate over the last two seasons, which should play well in the small parks of the NL Central.
Reds signed SS Didi Gregorius to 5 year, $75 million contract (with an opt-out after year 2)
The money we did not spend on Grandal was still around, and we immediately diverted it to a player who would be an upgrade at a position of need and who we were already long familiar with having around.
Didi, of course, struggled in limited time in 2019 with the Yankees after coming back quickly from Tommy John surgery, but we anticipate he's got several more years of the kind of production he put up prior to that stumble. Across the 2017-2018 seasons, Didi's 8.9 cumulative fWAR ranked 22nd among all position players in the game, ahead of the likes of Grandal (8.8), Manny Machado (8.6), and even Merrifield (8.0), and we think he's got a few more 4 WAR seasons left at age 29.
The next great Cincinnati Reds SS was now on-board, and that made keeping Galvis around less of an ideal fit on the roster. We were up against the top of our 'suggested' budget range, so we looked next to move him for a player who might be a better fit for the roster.
Reds traded IF Freddy Galvis, IF Rece Hinds, and OF Jameson Hannah to Atlanta for CF Ender Inciarte
Inciarte, like Gregorius, suffered through an injury-plagued 2019 season, a hamstring injury ending his run of three consecutive Gold Gloves as the CF of the Atlanta Braves.
Well, we're all about buying-low on guys, especially when they're relative bargains, and in Inciarte we hope we landed a player who can impact the roster on the defensive side of the ball in a way that no other OF on the roster really can. It's that defense, mind you, that helped him average some 3.1 bWAR per season for each of the five years prior to his stumble in 2019, and having just turned 29 years old there's reason to believe he's still got that in him. And at 2 years and just ~$17.4M guaranteed (with $1M of that being on a $9M option for 2022, should the Reds desire), that's the kind of rock solid overall player the team defense needed, even if he's only his career 95 OPS+ or so offensively.
Billy Hamilton with league-average offense, if you will.
Also, Inciarte builds in time to make sure Nick Senzel is both a) back healthy at the start of 2020, and b) can still move to 2B if need be. Even if he doesn't, we're completely on-board with a four-man OF rotation of Senzel, Inciarte, Jesse Winker, and Aristides Aquino, with Merrifield playing 2B most everyday.
Reds signed 2B Scooter Gennett to a minor league deal
Scooter's fall has been well documented, as the groin injury and subsequent stumble last year left him teamless for the last month of the season after the San Francisco Giants let him go.
As the buzzer for the end of this Sim neared, he remained unsigned, and we felt that picking him up on a MiLB deal was far too good of a bargain to pass up. So, we got him, and suddenly have the kind of depth around that few Reds clubs have had in recent memory.
All told, those moves left us with a final payroll of some $145 million, or in-line with what our suggestion was at the start after landing a big fish like Didi at his market price. Even then, that ranked as just the 15th highest overall payroll in this Sim, so it's not like we suddenly started spending more than our peers. So, even after missing out on our primary target, we're pretty happy with the upgrades we made, especially given how much depth and versatility our roster now possesses.
You could see a lineup like this quite often: 2B Merrifield, 1B Votto, 3B Suarez, RF Aquino, LF Winker, SS Gregorius, CF Senzel, C Barnhart, SP.
Sometimes, it could look like this: RF Merrifield, 1B Votto, 3B Suarez, LF Winker, 2B Senzel, SS Gregorius, CF Inciarte, C Casali, SP.
Either way, the lineup that started the game would rarely ever finish that way, which is both a) endemic of how the many in-game changes of the modern game require the ability to counter them, and b) exactly the way manager David Bell likes to proactively manage, and we gave him umpteen ways to mix and match to his liking.
We built in insurance for Senzel's labrum surgery, should he not be ready for Opening Day. We built in insurance on the off-chance that Jesse Winker falls prey to injury, again, or if Aristides Aquino turns out to be more of what we saw this last September than what we saw from him in August.
Also, we built the kind of offensive and defensive depth that we've rarely seen around Cincinnati. On most days, one of Winker/Aquino/Inciarte will start on the pine, as will Phil Ervin, Josh VanMeter, and one of Casali/Barnhart. We kept Jose Peraza around, in case he bounces back, and he's as versatile as you can get. The same can be said for Kyle Farmer, who's still in-house, while Alex Blandino still serves as depth (with an option), too - and that doesn't even get to what would happen if Scooter shows up to Goodyear healthy.
That's some 2,400+ words already, and I haven't even gotten to the team's actual strength, as these Sim Reds have a rotation that I'd put up against any in the game. Luis Castillo, Sonny Gray, Trevor Bauer, Anthony DeSclafani, and Danny Duffy are there to lead the charge, with Tyler Mahle and Lucas Sims around as long-men or reserve starters. All that, and we kept two of our three prized pitching prospects, too, in Greene and Tony Santillan. For the sake of brevity - which, I know, long went out the window on this piece - that's a known quantity that doesn't need further blabbing, but is absolutely strong enough to carry these Reds to a playoff push with any sort of offense.
Hopefully, the moves we made on the position-player side help provide that offense, backing Eugenio Suarez, Joey Votto, and the like en route to Sim glory.
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The Lyric Opera Chorus was recently invited to participate in a recent donor luncheon in the grand foyer. I had the pleasure of being seated at a table with Ronald Johnson, a retired Structural Engineer who has been a Lyric Opera subscriber since 1971.
Ronald first fell in love with opera when he attended a performance of Die Walküre at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), at the Krannert Center, when he was a student. He recently learned that the production was designed by Wolf Siegfried Wagner, a great grandson of the composer. He still has fond memories of that production. After graduating from UIUC, he moved to Chicago where he has attended every opera at Lyric since.
Ronald's favorite opera performance at Lyric is Peter Grimes with John Vickers in 1974. He was unfamiliar with the show at the time and was "blown away" by the opera, the chorus and Vickers. "The staging of the ending spoiled me for all other productions", he recalls. "Total darkness except for Grimes slowly trudging toward an offstage light."


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We've kept close contact with the Allview X4 Soul Infinity series ever since its debut and we've already played with the Allview X4 Soul Infinity N and Infinity L. Now here comes the biggie, the major, the flagship, Allview X4 Soul Infinity Plus. This is a 6 incher with high end specs, priced at $513 and unboxed below.
For those of you joining us later, Allview is a Romanian company, that locally integrates and brands Gionee phones, but now also has its own original devices. The Infinity series includes those. This top of the line machine adopts the same 18:9 aspect as the rest of the models in the range, but it goes to 6 inches in size. It's got a dual camera and its box is pretty generous with accessories: warranty, manual, headphones (premium looking), charger, USB Type-C cable, USB adapter, PIN, case and screen protector.
The Infinity Plus measures 8 mm in thickness, which is OK, but the weight was crazy, at 156.4 grams. Usually 6 inch phones weigh 180 grams, sometimes even 200 grams and very few go below 170 grams. So, this weight is downright impressive. This is a dual SIM phone, one that offers a Full HD+ on its screen and it also has Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
Inside there's MediaTek Helio P25 CPU, which is not exactly flagship material, but let's reserve judgment till the review. The good thing is that we also get 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, a microSD card slot and all of those are crammed within a sexy Night Sky color case. The back is made using IML Art tech, which involves plastic imitating glass.
The screen has narrow bezels and the metal frame is solid. The dual back camera does 4K video capture and uses a 13 MP + 5 MP combo, with the ability to also perform Bokeh shots. Selfies are taken with an 13 MP front camera and the specs list also includes a 3050 mAh battery and a fingerprint scanner at the back. Allview also offers a Romanian vocal assistant called AVI, which they started implementing over the past months.
We'll be back with a full review very soon, because this really looks like an interesting phone.


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Innovating Modern Solutions to Conservation Problems
Smithsonian's Earth Optimism and Conseervation X Labs have collaborated since the first Earth Optimism Summit.
Modern conservation problems need modern solutions. Paul Bunje and Alex Dehgan, as innovators in the field, know how to mine for these solutions. In 2015 they co-founded Conservation X Labs, an organization that sources, develops, and scales critical solutions to the underlying drivers of human-induced extinction by applying technology, entrepreneurship, and open innovation. "Conservation is not succeeding fast enough. Our problems have been increasing exponentially, but our solutions have been increasing incrementally," said Alex Dehgan, "We wanted to take promising new solutions from idea to reality."
It's their focus on solutions that first brought them to Earth Optimism in 2017. At the inaugural Summit, they hosted Make for the Planet – a fully equipped maker's space ready to model solutions. Conservation X Labs brought a team of world-class engineers, designers, and conservationists to mentor youth attendees as they developed and implemented their ideas at a fast pace. "Make for the Planet uncovered boundless intersections between emerging technologies and conservation," said Alex Dehgan, "Our competitors made it their mission to create solutions that both address key drivers of extinction and are scalable anywhere on the planet – which is precisely what conservation needs."
To continue the relationship between the motivational spirit of Earth Optimism and the inspired innovation of Conservation X Labs, Bunje and Deghan will both be speaking during the Earth Optimism Digital Summit live on April 23-24, 2020. Bunje will be on a panel discussing Sustainable Energy & Human Creativity, while Deghan will be part of the Innovating Innovations session as well as showcasing his work creating the first national park in Afghanistan during the Rays of Hope: Afghanistan, Haiti, Uganda, Indonesia showcase.
"Being a part of Earth Optimism this year is exciting because we have the opportunity to spread the message that there is hope for conservation that will reach beyond an in-person summit and impact the planetary level," said Alex Dehgan.
Paul Bunje noted, "In a time of anxiety, our Earth gives us so much to be hopeful for, and we're excited to share that with as many people as possible. Everyone participating in this program is evidence as to why we can overcome the biggest problems - from a pandemic to the 6th mass extinction."
Following the two and a half-day Earth Optimism Digital Summit, Conservation X Labs will continue the momentum into their Ideathon on Saturday, April 25th. The Ideathon is a collaborative event where innovators can work online with experts in conservation and behavior change to hone in on their best and most impactful ideas. These polished ideas can then be submitted to the Con X Tech Prize – a valuable funding source from Conservation X Labs that helps innovators take their idea from blueprint to reality. There are still spaces available to sign up for the Ideathon – reserve your spot and watch the Earth Optimism Digital Summit live to learn more about the work of Conservation X Labs.


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11 Pieces Of Bad Love Advice From Classic Books
A lot of what we hope for and expect out of our own romantic encounters originates from the epic angst-filled affaires d'amour of our favorite books. It's why you start working on your "how we met" story mere hours after you actually meet your boo to be. It's why you imagine that guy you kind of hate at work will somehow magically turn into the love of your life after a few stern words and an apology letter (thanks, Pride and Prejudice ).
Speaking of which, it's also probably why you've re-watched all five and a half hours of the BBC's Pride and Prejudice somewhere in the area of eight or more times. Well, that and because of the delicious pond scene with Darcy (Colin Firth has some serious nerd-sexy going on #sorrynotsorry).
But much as we'd like to believe the authors of some of the most brilliant fiction in history have all the answers to life and love, unfortunately, they can't always be trusted. Or, at least, their characters can't be. Mixed in with all the sweet musings on the perfect happiness of love in our favorite novels, there's a whole lot of pretty terrible love advice. From generally harmless tidbits to seriously-don't-do-this-unless-you-want-to-be-alone-forever advice, here are a few bits of love advice you'll want to give some serious side-eye when you turn to the pages of these books.
"Possession, which cloys man, only increases the affection of woman"
―Matthew Gregory Lewis, The Monk
OK, so maybe nobody's reading The Monk for love advice, but nonetheless, this is a load of crap. The whole passage around this quote is about how Ambrosio is growing used to and therefore disenchanted with his lover Matilda, meanwhile Matilda grows more affectionate. If there were a line graph of this, the "affection of woman" would plummet with startling sharpness after about 5 seconds of putting up with that kind of treatment. So, I wouldn't bank on winning any hearts with this idea.
"To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love"
―Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice
Wait, is that why dance clubs are so popular? Who knew? Still, you'll have to note that Ms. Austen didn't say anything about dancing well. Some of us look like Zoidberg performing a mating ritual when we step out on the dance floor. Such a performance doesn't always lend itself to a fondness for dancing (or to finding a dance partner with any fondness for his toes), but it sure doesn't keep all the bad dancer of the universe from having just as good a shot at love. Just ask Taylor Swift.
"When women are secret they are secret indeed; and more often than not they only begin to be secret with the advent of a second lover."
—Thomas Hardy, A Pair of Blues Eyes
I mean... or you have secrets because they planned you an epic surprise birthday party, or really don't want to admit that it wasn't the dog whose fart just practically suffocated you. But if you want to go around thinking that every furtive itch you see on your lady friend is proof of infidelity, then good luck ever staying in a relationship ever.
"Here's my advice to you: don't marry until you can tell yourself that you've done all you could, and until you've stopped loving the women you've chosen, until you see her clearly, otherwise you'll be cruelly and irremediably mistaken. Marry when you're old and good for nothing ... Otherwise all that's good and lofty in you will be lost."
—Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace
Because it's definitely a great idea to approach marriage like you're walking down the aisle to your death bed. If you feel like "all that's good and lofty in you will be lost," as you stare into the eyes of your beloved at the altar, run the other way. Far, far the other way.
"Love her, love her, love her! If she favours you, love her. If she wounds you, love her. If she tears your heart to pieces — and as it gets older and stronger, it will tear deeper — love her, love her, love her!""
—Charles Dickens, Great Expectations
Miss Havisham is clearly the worst person to ever take love advice from. If someone "tears your heart to pieces," what in the name of Aphrodite are you going to love them with? If you ever meet anyone who even resembles an Estella, the only word you need is "bye."
"Love, she felt, ought to come at once, with great thunderclaps and flashes of lightning; it was like a storm bursting upon life from the sky, uprooting it, overwhelming the will and sweeping the heart into the abyss."
—Gustave Flaubert, Madame Bovary
Oh Emma… young, foolish Emma. If you encounter this book at a younger age, you might be liable to get swept up in the same dreamy-eyed passion that Emma does. A good relationship can (and probably should) have some passion in it, but it doesn't always look like lightning and fireworks. Real love isn't all shining, shimmering, splendid. It often looks a lot more like getting up 10 minutes early so your boo doesn't have to wait for the shower, or a brand new bottle of bourbon waiting for you after work when he knows you had a terrible day.
"If wealthily, then happily"
—William Shakespeare, The Taming of the Shrew
Pretty much nobody in The Taming of the Shrew is setting a good example for a good relationship. Happily there are enough movies, TV shows, and anecdotes out in the world that condemn the whole marry for money thing. So, what's left to say? Don't do it. I mean... at least not if you're looking for the lovey dovey romance of John Mayer songs.
"But Levin was in love, and so it seemed to him that Kitty was so perfect in every respect that she was a creature far above everything earthly; and that he was a creature so low and so earthly that it could not even be conceived that other people and she herself could regard him as worthy of her."
—Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina
Whoa, buddy! Levin is gonna be real surprised the first time Kitty lets one rip in bed. Just sayin'. There's love and then there's idolization. Luckily real life usually clears up the latter after a couple of days of living with your significant other. After the first time he stink bombs the bathroom, you'll quickly realize he's just as disgusting a creature as you are. And after the first time he stops you from venturing anywhere near said stank-ified bathroom, you'll realize just how much he cares.
"Respect was invented to cover the empty place where love should be."
—Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina
Look, Anna, I feel you. You're coming out of a loveless marriage and all, but, uh, respect? Yeah, that's gonna need to be a part of that whole love thing too.
"My love for Heathcliff resembles the eternal rocks beneath: a source of little visible delight, but necessary. Nelly, I am Healthcliff! He's always, always in my mind: not as a pleasure, any more than I am always a pleasure to myself, but as my own being."
—Emily Bronte, Wuthering Heights
Yikes, it's good to be all about a person you're in love with, but you should probably also be able to exist or something. I mean, dang, not only is it kinda creepy to consider another person to be yourself, but you've also gotta have your own life ya know? Also, any love you can describe as "a source of little visible delight…?" Unless you're both just really shy or freakishly private, or 24/7 method actors pretending you're in a horrible relationship, let's just go ahead and say that's probably not a good thing.
"If I cannot inspire love, I will cause fear!"
—Mary Shelley, Frankenstein
That's some Carrie, Swim Fan kinda response right there. Sure, Frankenstein's monster's got some legitimate grievances, but no reason to go all gloom, doom, and terror. Nope. Time to move on to someone who knows what she's got. Thanks.
So, it's all well and good to disappear into the fantasy world of fiction from time to time, but when it comes to real life love, maybe it's best to take a piece of better advice from the literary expert on love herself (Jane Austen, of course) when she writes in Persuasion, "I will not allow books to prove anything."
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The threat of clubs going bust because of the financial impact of Covid-19 has not gone away, says Football League chairman Rick Parry.
After weeks of argument, Leagues One and Two voted by an "overwhelming majority" to end their seasons in line with EFL guidelines on Tuesday, after a number of alternative proposals and amendments were rejected.
It remains to be seen whether Tranmere and Peterborough, the most vocal opponents of the outcome, decide to pursue a legal fight.
However, for Parry, attention now turns to addressing the "£200m hole" that will exist in the finances of EFL clubs by September, which he outlined in his appearance before the DCMS Select Committee on 5 May.
- League One & League Two clubs vote to end seasons early
- Peterborough have been cheated – director of football Fry
- There should be consequences for Macclesfield – Stevenage chairman
"[These votes] have no bearing at all on where I said we were because we still have a massive shortfall," Parry told BBC Sport.
"My estimate was based essentially on the loss of matchday income, which still remains the case. There is still no prospect of games taking place in front of crowds in the near future.
"Having spent many hours over the last few days and weeks getting clarity on this season, now we can start to turn our attention to the challenges of next season. But those challenges have not diminished in any way shape or form. There is a major problem still facing us.
"The aim is to make sure all the clubs survive and and we will be working 24 hours a day to make sure they do.
"We can't give guarantees. Who knows whether we have seen the end of this crisis or whether there is going to be a second spike. But our aim, our avowed aim, and we will be giving it our very best shot, is to make sure the EFL comes through this stronger than we are at the moment."
'It wasn't a decision anybody wanted'
The EFL has confirmed two clubs will be promoted directly from League One and three from League Two, with Coventry and Swindon confirmed as respective champions.
Four teams will go into the play-offs from each league, with Wycombe the big winners, going from eighth in League One to third on points-per-game thanks to their match in hand on the teams above them. Peterborough lose their play-off spot as a result.
Three teams, including Tranmere, go down to League Two.
Parry rejected the suggestion Tranmere have been relegated by an arbitrary process.
"They have been undermined by the virus, rather than process," he said.
"It wasn't a decision anybody wanted to take. The board's position throughout has been that we wanted to finish the season. But a whole series of circumstances made that impossible.
"You feel for clubs but it is not as if these were marginal decisions. We had overwhelming votes in terms of the process for curtailing the season and two very strong votes on the part of League Two and League One to actually curtail."
Uncertainty at the foot of League Two
Arguably, the most difficult decision was to confirm the team that finishes bottom of League Two will be relegated into the National League.
As yet, there is no clear idea of if the National League will be able to start the 2020-21 season, given the uncertainty over when spectators will be allowed to watch games again.
The National League is still to decide how it will finish this season, although if it follows the EFL model, Barrow would be promoted, with Barnet moving into a six-team play-off at the expense of Stockport County.
Parry confirmed the EFL would only relegate a club into the National League if there was no "equivalent competition" for that club to play in, suggesting if the gap between respective leagues starting was too great, it would not happen.
However, it is not clear who the bottom club in League Two will eventually be.
Stevenage are currently bottom. However, Macclesfield, who have already had 11 points deducted – with an additional two currently suspended – are facing another EFL charge for late payment of March's salaries. If Macclesfield lost a further three points, they would replace Stevenage at the foot of League Two.
It is understood the EFL case will be heard before the end of the month.
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