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I was getting overwhelm with finding content for my social media accounts but now I go to my UpContent account and find the latest articles and blog post already pulled for me. It integrates seemsly with Buffer so that I can post what is right for my audience to all my accounts in a couple of clicks!
It has taken a minute to figure out how to setup my query, but even with that I had a one on one call with the UpContent's support team and follow up emails to help me learn my way. They listened to what I was looking for and gave me specific possible queries to enter!
Utilize the support team they are patient and knowledgeable.
It has allowed me to have revelant content at my finger tips ready to go for my online audience.
I love that it is a very simple tool to use. It's affordable, easy to use, and saves me so much time! I really liked that that even helped me find new categories to search for and created it for me without me asking. I didn't even realize there was a tool like this but when I was taking online social media marketing classes, this is one of the sites they recommended. Otherwise I would have to go out myself an search for topics and blog posts from other companies. It also helps me know who to follow on social media since the content I search for is the same that I would want to plug into on social media. I love this tool!
The only think I could think of is that it doesn't connect with SmarterQueue like it does Hootsuite. Adn I believe that when you click into an article it takes you back to the first in your list of categories instead of the one that you were working in.
This is a super easy tool to use. You still have to create your own marketing material as well - but this really does help fill in the gaps.
Marketing content! I so needed something to fill in the gaps for several companies that I help manage. It also helps me to get ideas for my own marketing content by searching through all the articles, etc. that arte available.
Option to personalize content for a more focused feed. I like that its integrated with HootSuite so I only need to to go one place to get the information i need.
Only one topic to choose on the free app unless you pay of course but even then the app doesn't always provide good material. A lot of the articles are of no value which is disappointing. I realize I only have the free version but if it gave me the opportunity to see the value in purchasing the app I would be more likely to do that. As of now, I am only able to add one search content and a lot of the content has little value to me.
A lot of the articles and content provided come from sources of little or no value. The free app only allows you to use one topic search at a time. If you added more narrowed topic searches and provided more valuable content I would find that more beneficial. The app could be useful if you purchased and were able to customize it a bit more but I am only reviewing the free version and unfortunately have yet to see why I should pay for it.
Social Media Content. Helps minimize time doing research on relevant topics. It is an extension of Hootsuite which provides a one-stop place for me do a lot of my social media content search and content uploads.
UpContent does exactly what I need it to do and does it in an elegantly simple way. I've tried automated content curation platforms in the past, but I never have gotten quite what I wanted. With UC, I can specify the exact type of content I'm looking for (by keywords, etc.) and get exactly what I need.
Not a dislike per se, but it would be great if UC had the ability to learn what content I want based on selections. Ideally, if I pick certain pieces of content to post, it would learn (or ask questions) about why I favored that specific content so that it could give smarter recommendations in the future.
I use it to find and post thought leadership content from the web that relates to my business (customer success consulting). I've gotten many more reads/click-throughs on content I've posted using UpContent, and my social selling score/Klout score have increased significantly since I started using the product.
UpContent allows us to take time at the beginning of the week to find and plan out our online strategy for the week. The filters are intuitive and come back with useful results. With Hootsuite, we can schedule the articles we find on UpContent to post throughout the week so we're getting our message out there without having to log in every day and spend hours trying to find appropriate articles.. It's a great solution for business owners that are running their business and trying to market it at the same time with limited hours in the day.
The customer service has been outstanding. They even helped us refine a topic before we asked when they saw that it came back with very few results. That's impressive customer service!
It took me a few tries to nail down the fight filter settings
Give it a try. It can save you hours of searching the web.
We are now able to find articles and be much more active online than we were when we had to search on our own. We've saved hours of hunting through various sites for articles that are helpful and useful to our clients and target prospects.
UpContent's integration with Hootsuite makes curating 3rd party articles for our social media accounts a simple and quick process. Additionally, their feedback system and customer service (including support) create a connectedness to the UpContent community. I had trouble finding certain search results, but this was quickly solved for me without having to create a support ticket. I simply provided feedback in the app and within a day or two, I was offered a better search.
Sometimes you have to be a keyword, search engine guru to get the search results you're looking for.
The two features I find most important when shopping an app: integration and support. UpContent easily integrates with Hootsuite and their support services are stellar.
We were hiring out services to curate articles, so UpContent has reduced costs for us on this front.
I am really excited about the shareability and influence search filters. These give us a new way to look for news stories and blogs. The connection with buffer also makes it a great way to post stuff when it will be the most relevant for your viewers.
Still new to this, I have yet to find something I dislike.
This is a great place to start if you are looking to become more active on social media.
Hoping to become more active on our social media content and stay up on the relevant news stories for our company.
The query system. One of the most versatile among similar services. The Shareability / Influence sort options. Reasonable pricing, as compared to tools like buzzsumo.
Lack of integration - can't do much with the curated content except for RSS (which by nature, is far from ideal) and Hootsuite? (well, let's just say Hootsuite is not built for content curators, which is upcontent's main audience I would think)
Views - I personally prefer list view without images when Hearting. A magazine view for reading.
RSS - there is no way to get an RSS for Favourited items. Wondering what's the point of favoriting when there are no way to export them for distribution.
Try it! Do use the live chat if you need help like setting up of queries. One of the most awesome support around. The unique features you can't readily find elsewhere for the same costs are the Influence and Shareability sorting features.
Integration with your social posting scheduler might not be there unless you are a hootsuite user. Otherwise, your best bet is to make use of the RSS output (which is a nice feature by the way) and find ways (probably IFTTT or Zapier) to feed the RSS items into Buffer and whatever service you're using.
Content curation, social posting for clients.
Tried to use upcontent as a content discovery tool but it hasn't work out well due to lack of ways to make use of the discovered item. At its present state, it is more like a rss reader than a curation tool.
Ease of use, hand down. I've tried several other platforms for searching content and I find UpContent to be the most user-friendly and can dial in exactly what I am looking for with ease.
Honestly, I haven't found anything to date that I would put in the "dislike" category. They've developed a great product and have a service level that I've only experienced on rare occasion.
I quickly and easily find the relative content I am looking for. It's allowed me to easily populate content within my industry, save the searches and go back to them on a daily or weekly basis with very little time spent per day once the searches are set up.
The content is typically very targeted towards my selected keywords. Any time I have had issues, the customer service team has responded quickly and works with me until all is resolved. Prior to using UPcontent I was searching and curating content manually and it was taking me hours of time which has now been reduced substantially.
Sometimes there are integration issues with the social media management platform I use(Hootsuite) but Upcontent works through those in a timely manner.
Though we have had a few issue when the interface was upgraded, UpContent always works to resolve these and I do think they are headed in the right direction and will continue to use the service a long a they continue to make improvements.
Saves me time which is the mot valuable benefit I can think of. Problem was pending too much time looking for relevant articles and posts.
I like that UpContent saves us a great deal of time by finding articles relevant to our company.
There's nothing in particular that I displike, but one of the initial frustrations is taking the time to weed out irrelevant articles.
Do it! UpContent is an affordable resource that offers great value and can easily be integrated into an organization's business practices.
We are a nonprofit college focused on technical training for in-demand fields in construction, mechanical and transportation industries. The articles UpContent finds for us supports our marketing efforts and validates the nationwide demand for skilled tradesmen.
I like that it's integrated with Hootsuite. I like being able to use different keywords, however the UI of the content search creater is not intuitive and had a little bit of a learning curve.
I don't like:
- that the same article pops up multiple times from different sources.
- there is no refresh all articles button. There should be a way to press the UpContent button and it gives a whole new batch of articles.
- Most of the contest is a few days old and already in circulation throughout social media stream. I've never seen the post within the past "Day" work with search words.
- having to copy the picture and attach it as a file to the post. Would be nice to have a way to scrape a few pictures from the article and pick which one to choose for the post.
- that there is not moble friendly version to do this job on the go. I don't always have a computer to do this.
Would be nice to have a way to copy an article link URL on a mobile app and past it into a mobile app version of UpContent which would scrape the article for possible pictures to use for the post... while still having features like auto-schedule, etc.
Don't have any recommendations for other users at this time.
Content curation to increase engagement on social media is the main issue I'm trying to do. Unfortunately, there isn't always a lot of engagement.
There are two key elements to effective content curation....defining exactly what it is you are looking for and then actually finding it. UC takes the hassle out of both by creating a vehicle(query construction) for providing focus to searches and then carries out the search and places content options for your use right at your doorstep. Lastly, they link to some of the most popular auto-posting vendors in the market and by closing the link on the whole procedure of presenting relevant content to prospects, blog readers and followers dramatically reduce the time it takes to accomplish this time consuming and complex task.
Query building is as much an art as it is a science. While they provide very adequate support FAQ's and instructional how-to's, some are done using generic terminology that do not translate as well to developing an understanding on how to use them in everyday search terms that may be peculiar to certain vertical markets or industry sectors. Dislike is a strong term and I would say simply that this is a harder task than it appears to be - no fault of UC's.
Great tool with excellent user parameters and wonderful results.
A process of adding fresh and new content on a daily basis in a time saving manner is the most important gain. What may have taken hours a day to do effectively before can now be done in less time and I can post for 5-7 days at a time in advance.
I love how easy UpContent integrates with Hootsuite. The content is always relevant, credible and up-to-date.
Making a query can be challenging. I wish they would offer automated suggestions.
Definitely consider this Hootsuite app. Test it out, you will fall in love with it. Be careful because the trial period is very short and hooking it up to a free Hootsuite account proved to be difficult (on Hootsuite's end, not Upcontent's end). The custom service is phenomenal and they will help you set-up queries including setting up some of their own "just because". Excited to continue using this system!
Posting industry relevant content to client's social pages.
I like UpContent as it easily allows to find all relevant news around a specific topic or industry - ordering results for recency, shareability, influence.
The only issue I don't really like- it's when you click on a specific news article, how it is displayed in half screen. Design wise, I would prefer visualising it better (with images etc- as it appears on the original sites).
We're saving a lot of time in sourcing news and information relevant to our industry. Thanks to UpContent, we manage to inform authors & editors about the most relevant or recent news published on the web, and we can take action immediately.
I love how completely user friendly UpContent is. No need for me to hunt and peck for content. UpContent does all of that for me! I LOVE IT!
At first it was difficult to create a "Tpoic", but then they fixed it! So no complaints now.
For the price, convenience, and content application I really enjoy UpContent.
I want to provide content for blogs, social media posts, and other knowledgeable trends for myself and my clients. This provides all of that.
UpContent curates a significant amount of relevant articles I would not have time to track down on my own.
Getting started was a bit of a challenge. The team jumped in to get me on track.
Be sure to read the getting started. It will save you time in the long run
Huge time saver. Instead of spending a full day searching for relevant content the articles are waiting for my review.
I love how the topic creation and curation is so immense. Makes it really easy to find topics for your target demographics. As a consultant with many topics, this makes my day much easier!
Wish you could dashboard all topics in Hootsuite instead of line them up in the streams. Makes it hard to see.
Solving the problem of making sure we have lots of interesting, on topic curated content. The benefits are just the time you save. Time is money, and this is a time saver!
UpContent makes it easy to create highly targeted content searches. We're saving a great deal of time using UpContent.
Can't filter out sources in RSS feeds for automatic posting
We're saving hours and hours every week where we were searching for and manually posting content
UpContent's customer service was fantastic. After setting up several categories, I received an email with tips on how I could get better results targeted to my specific categories.
Some of the categories I created seemed to fall into a niche that returned very little useful content, which was frustrating. But, after hearing back from the company it was obvious that the set up could have been done better so that was an easy fix.
Take the necessary time to set up your categories correctly so the quality of your articles matches your needs. If you try and add too many keywords to one category, your returned content will not match your needs very well. It takes a little bit of time to figure this out, but there are ways to set each one up so that you get relevant content.
I tested this service in the hopes that it would give me access to large amounts of quality content that could be used across several channels. It seems that it can save you time when hunting for relevant articles. Creating content across multiple networks is time consuming and this service was a great help.
It does a pretty thorough job of coming the web for up-to-the-minute content. The sorting and categorization is helpful, and we currently have 20 separate topics that are managed with relative ease.
The interface is clunky and not very intuitive. It could use a revamp. Visually, it's not appealing even though it is mobile friendly. Is there a better way to create filter questions?
Finding social media content for 35 unique higher education profiles.
It is sometimes difficult to find relevant content and with UpContent, you can insert search terms and find relevant content specific to the area or field you are looking for, which is great in generating ideas.
It was a bit difficult to learn what search terms are needed and the form to input your terms could be more user-friendly.
Able to find relevant posts that help me deliver relevant and trustworthy information to my audience.
I like how specific the topics can be and how much time this saves me on article research.
It can be a challenge to narrow topics to very narrow subjects.
Lack of social media presence.
I have been using UpContent for my curating site and I like the type of content I am getting that is specific for my site.
Its not as easy to post with Hootsuite. It looks as if you should add that feature as with buffer.
I haven't been using it long enough to solve any problems at this point, bu that will change.
I LOVE the concept. It should cut down on the time I spend searching for blog posts.
It is kind of hard to tailor searches and connect with others.
I don't know if it solves any problems because it just frustrates me sometimes.
I love the variety of content available and the ease of organizing topics
Nothing, really. So far I have enjoyed everything
Keeps me up to date on news and trends in the industry, and helps finding content to share on social media
The best part of it is the simplicity and access to great content. It allows me access to up to date content that keeps my page relevant.
Still getting used to the quarry. You definitely need to spend some time thinking about what you want and need.
Try it! You will not find another product that is this good at this price point.
Up to date content is the biggest upside. A lot of other businesses in my space are just talking about themselves and bringing in new readers with content.
I like the array of content. It's from various resources and provides several to choose from.
The layout is a little quirky, but I'll take the quirkiness in lieu of the quantity and quality of content I get.
This saves me a (&(^%$% load of time. :)
UpContent does a great job of consolidating content by the topic you're interested in and saves a lot of time.
There aren't many negatives. If I had to choose something it would be that they could benefit by expanding their content in my particular vertical... but they have a ton of content.
Great for easy content curation.
UpContent saves me time when I'm looking for content to share in my vertical and need something quickly, I go to UpContent to find quality content.
It's immensely accessible and very user-friendly. With one simple keyword search, you're able to find up-to-date and interesting content.
It would be nice if the search would also cover social media
It will create immense value to your daily operation. And serves as a great tool to discover new trends and to create your own content.
Keeping up-to-date with the latest news in the industry and finding relevant topics as inspiration to create my own content for my own website.
You can't help but like the simplicity to setup filters and parameters to find content as well as the UpContent's speed of curation. I also like the individual one to one coaching that managment provides without asking.
UpContent needs to provide a counter to show when and where content was used or shared. Now no such counter is offerred.
I am primarily using UpContent to increase one-to-one engagement with prospects.
We are fairly new users to UpContent, but so far the content pulled from the web is relevant and high quality. It also saves us time, since UpContent automatically pulls these articles into one place where we can share them with our customers.
It would be helpful as a new user to have a how to guide available.
It adds to our overall social media and internet presence and we do not have to spend so much time gathering the content ourselves.
The articles for scheduled posts are relevant and varied.
Nothing that I can think of at the moment.
Nothing recommended at this time.
UpContent allows me to save time by scheduling all posts on social media for the week in one place.
UpContent saves me time looking for relevant content!
I need to delve deeper into it to expand on my likes/dislikes.
It provides me with content that I can post quickly and efficiently to my social media channels.
SImple interface allows for automate content generation while you are away to provide content when you return that you determine relevance for social media purposes.
I really had nothing which comes to mind that I disliked.
$10.00 per month is to small amount. SHould be priced either 49.99 or 79.99 or 99.99 per month
I am solving the continuing pursuit of relevant content creation
I absolutely love this platform, it's easy to navigate.
It's sometimes a little slow catching on.
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ease of everyday marketing life!
How I can organize articles however I want
Everything has been great thus far. No complaints.
Trying to get a bigger following/more subscribers to our email list.
The content it surfaces feels relevant to my search.
In the topic search, I cannot continue to use query builder once a query string is saved.
I suggest configuring a search and see if the results meet your needs before considering further.
It is helping me surface other content I may have missed from my usual channels.
So far the services provided are pretty impressive and on point.
The service costs is reasonable but they should also add Hootesuite as a share button because from what I've noticed they only offer to automatically post from buffer.
They provide me with incredible articles so I can focus on my company and not search for a million relevant articles on my business
Being able to drill down the options to search
I have trouble finding the right keywords to search with
Lots of content
Efficiency and productivity
The easy linking of the content I find with Buffer
There was not a specific area that I felt the platform was lacking in.
Use the trial version to prove to yourself this is as great as they say it is.
Curating content to support a position and linking relevant content to social platforms.
I like that you are able to see articles that mention your company.
I dislike how to do the search. I find it very difficult to know the exact terms and keywords to use to find the content that I am looking for.
Seeing with others are saying about us in the media.
Service is incredible. Even got a half hour 1-1 call to help me set up my content
It's a bit clunky still. Doesn't feel very smooth. Also, some of this content doesn't get refreshed. I still see content from 3 weeks ago and I don't need to scroll to see it either.
give it a shot! it's definitely worth trying out to see if it's a good fit
I don't have time to scour the web for information so this is a great aggregator for the different business I support.
I like the fact that I am in control of the content that shows up on my dashboard and that I can really get a thorough understanding of what people are looking up for my particular niche
There isn't one bad thing that I cab think of that I dislike
Definitely a tool to use to better your business
A huge business benefit that I have gotten from up content is that I can get a detailed real life /real numbers report of My keywords searchs online
Ease of searching. Variety of results. News that matters.
Not enough targeted local content. Would like to see more for a certain geographic location from local sources.
Facebook content that is interesting to our audience.
Being a Social Media Manager it's hard sometimes to find relevant and engaging content for curation. But UpContent Tailors to my needs and helps to turn a 3 hour search to literally 5 minutes of posting.
I dislike that the interface isn't as friendly as I would wish it to be but that's really the only thing.
Instead of seraching look for a one place to help manage time
Content Curation and keeping our social media pages up today with growing industry.
I was able to define good quality useful searches easily.
Cost - there could be a freemium model to capture low frequency and low volume users.
Subscription style charge - this is difficult for my institution to pay. A one time or once per year non-renewable charge should be an option.
1 Monitoring a topic
2 minimizing search time
I use UpContent through Hootesuite across all of my client profiles. It's fast, efficient and effective in terms of suggesting great content
It's sometimes a little tricky to identify what exactly I'm looking for, but I've become better at it.
Social media posting across numerous brands on Hootesuite. It's made my life easier
It gives you options you wouldn't otherwise see just scrolling your social media feeds.
Nothing really to dislike, design could be more user friendly, but not bothersome by any means.
Finding new content for sharing and research purposes.
I use it as a replacement for Hootsuite's former product where we could grab news for posts. I like the articles that are returned.
Sometimes upcontent doesn't work well within hootsuite, won't allow me to scroll to see news, and other interface issues.
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Patients, who are suffering from acid reflux exhibit symptoms of stomach ulcers and other forms of inflammations. Factors contributing to Pitta disorder may include one of a combination of stress, anger, spicy diet, and high temperature. A first review of the patients' life and diet can assist to restore Pitta tranquility, thereby leading to improved digestive process, lower stress, calm, and fulfilling lifestyle.
Pitta is the heat energy generated within every single living cell in the human body. However, it is highly concentrated in cells within our stomach region. Prolonged consumption of heavily spiced food like vinegar, tomatoes, mango pickle, sour citrus fruits, orange juice, salsa, yogurt, onions, garlic and chili peppers can aggravate the intestines, triggering the pancreas to release higher doses of acid to break down food particles. Drinks including like whiskey, rum, vodka, brandy, wines and even selected energy drinks also do trigger this reaction. Excess release of the acid can lead to burning sensation in the stomach. In the worst case, it can even result in damaging the intestinal lining.
When someone feels this reaction, skipping meals is not recommended. Even though not hungry, they should take light meals in the morning, comprising of juice, fruits, warm milk, or Lassi. Regeneration of a Subdosha of Pitta, known as Sadhaka Pitta, is disoriented when meals are skipped. This Subdosha regulates the state of bliss and content. When meals are not taken at regular intervals, with time, the stomach burning sensation is intensified. Consequently, an empty stomach is detrimental to someone's health. With the prolonged consumption of spicy food and hot drinks, the acid release is manifested through anxiety, rage, stress, and short-temperedness. Further, since the stomach is starved of the necessary nutrients required to stabilize the hormones, the patient tends to consume food over when eating as a response mechanism, to store the excess which would be digested later, when the acid is released. This overeating subsequently results in being overweight, hence triggering other health conditions associated with this.
Management of Sadhaka Pitta is cheap and easy but requires lots of discipline. By avoiding stressful situations and apply stress management, the Pitta balance can be restored progressively. Therapy could include enjoying nature and beauty (like sandy beaches, happy talks, keeping warm company, going for picnics, jogging, doing yoga, etc.). Taking time off stressful working environment, by playing with children and pets, can alleviate tension. Additionally, taking hobbies and vacation can also relax minds, thereby soothing the body.
In addition to lifestyle, certain food counteracts the acidity problem. Sweet, soothing foods and drinks such as fresh coconut juice, mango juice, and warm milk, when consumed in a variety of food such as rice dishes, or chutneys; pomegranate juice; fresh Aloe Vera, baked fennel seeds, split mung, grains, and melon. Mild spices such as fenugreek seeds, coriander, cardamom and most vegetables, offer an excellent remedy.
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The Oakland Raiders Have Officially Become the Las Vegas Raiders
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After ten years of bidding for a new stadium in California, NFL owners approve a relocation of the Oakland Raiders to Las Vegas. The St. Louis Rams relocation to Los Angeles in January of 2016 made the chances of the Raiders coming back to L.A. slim to none. Although the move is official on paper the Oakland Raiders won't be leaving just yet; the new stadium in Nevada won't be ready until 2020.
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Privately-funded science university plan
By Sean Coughlan BBC News education correspondent
A new type of privately-funded science and technology university is to be announced by the universities minister.
The graduate institution, intended to promote cutting edge science research, could be set up with international partners and funded by business, David Willetts will say on Wednesday.
It follows a similar initiative in New York, where leading universities were invited to set up a research campus.
"With ingenuity we can grow our research base," Mr Willetts will say.
In a speech on Wednesday morning, Mr Willetts will set out plans for an advanced science research centre, to be created against a background of increasing globalisation and international competition in higher education.
New York project
"The next round of new institutions may well link existing British universities with international partners," the minister is expected to say.
"The surge in international investment in science and technology would make this a key part of the mission of a new foundation."
Mr Willetts will invite applications to set up this new type of university - but without any additional government funding.
"This time we will be looking to private finance and perhaps sponsorship from some of the businesses that are keen to recruit more British graduates," Mr Willetts will say.
Under changes to higher education proposed by the government it will become easier for overseas institutions to set up in this country - in the way that an increasing number of UK and US universities have set up campuses overseas.
The minister says he is taking inspiration from a competition in New York to set up a science research institution which will help to develop hi-tech digital industries.
In the wake of the financial crisis, New York city authorities were concerned about an over-dependence on banking and finance.
There were worries that New York was falling behind the "knowledge hubs" that had developed around universities in Boston and California's Silicon Valley - and that New York might miss out on the creation of jobs in rising digital industries.
As such New York invited universities around the world to bid in a competition to build a science campus in the city - with Cornell University recently announced as the winner, in a partnership with the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.
'Knowledge hubs'
This new campus will be built on an 11-acre site on the city's Roosevelt Island. It aims to generate £15bn in economic activity in the next three decades.
This New York project is part of a global pattern of investment in research and innovation as a way of protecting future economic competitiveness.
The French government has launched a £30bn grand project to set up a series of "innovation clusters" - in which universities, major companies and research institutions are brought together to develop knowledge-based industries.
Mr Willetts wants a major city in England to offer a site for a technology campus.
He will also set out plans to increase non-government funding for universities by 10% and to increase the number of English institutions in the top 100 of university rankings.
There will also be plans for another so-called "catapult centre" for science research, which will focus on satellite technology.
"This will provide business with access to in-orbit test facilities to develop and demonstrate new satellite technologies," Mr Willetts will say.


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HIGHLAND PARK — One of the biggest murals in the neighborhood help, according to LA Weekly.
Mexico Tenochtitlan: A Sequence of Time and Culture at the corner of Avenue 61 and North Figueroa Street — the 100-foot by 20-foot saga of Chicano history — has been tagged about about two dozen times in the past two years, according to Anthony Ortega, co-founder of Quetzalcoatl Mural Project, the artist collective that finished the mural in 1996. One tagging last year spanned half the width of the mural, the Weekly said.
Even after a clean-up and rededication about a year ago, Ortega, who travels on a week from his home in the Inland Empire to inspect the mural, told the Weekly his group needs at least $20,000 to bring the mural back to its original condition.
Ortega told the paper he worked for a while with someone from Councilman Gil Cedillo's office to get a grant from the Department for Cultural Affairs. But as of now, no application seems to be on file.
In addition to touching up the paint and adding anti-graffiti glaze, Ortega said he wants to bring the mural up to date, perhaps including depictions of environmental issues and gentrification.
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A bit of Disney inspiration for this weeks Wednesday Wisdom…
Month: March 2016
Feeling good – green smoothie recipe
If you've found me in the depths of social media on Instagram you may have noticed I've been experimenting with green smoothies as a way to boost my vitamin intake and work towards my 5 a day.
Generally speaking I struggle to eat as well as I'd like (thanks to selective eating disorder) but I've finally found something that really works for me! 🙂
After some extensive Googling I found more than enough healthy eating inspiration and smoothie recipes over at Deliciously Ella (seriously recommend her blog – it's fabulous).
So why not give this yummy pear and vanilla green smoothie a go for starters? It makes a great nutritious and filling breakfast or energy boosting snack…
I used Ella's recipe for starters and added in some additional touches for a boost that suit me (and my hormones). Get stuck into those cupboards and get your blenders ready…
- 1 pear
- 2/3 of a mug of almond milk (200ml)
- a big handful of spinach
- a handful of oats
- 1 tablespoon of almond butter
- 1/2 a teaspoon of vanilla powder
- Maca powder
- Chia seeds
You may have heard about Chia seeds and Maca powder but what's the fuss about? Maca Powder is rich in vitamins B, C and E, Calcium, Zinc, Iron and is great for managing hormonal imbalance. Chia seeds are another big super food that checks the boxes for good fiber, protein and Omega 3 – great for beating carb cravings, keeping you energised and helping keeping you going throughout the day.
- Remove the core and cut the pear into sections
- Throw into the blender
- Wash the spinach leaves and add to the blender (as a guide half of your smoothie should be greenery)
- Measure out and add a tablespoon/handful of oats
- Add a teaspoon of chia seeds
- Add a teaspoon of maca powder
- Add a sprinkling of vanilla powder (1/2 teaspoon)
- Add a tablespoon of almond butter
- Fill up the blender with almond milk
- Close the lid, flip the lid and blend, blend, blend…
Pop in the fridge and et voila!
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Wednesday Wisdom – do your thing…
Diets Deconstructed – South Beach Diet
- Phase 1 is the initial 2 weeks of the diet is very strict cutting out ALL sugars, processed carbohydrates, fruits and some vegetables (starchy vegetables with a high GI rating). It is claimed that in this phase the hunger is satiated and the vicious cycle of hunger ebb and flow is broken.
- Phase 2 can last as long as long as the dieter wishes and is the key stage for weight loss on this plan. It allows the reintroduction of fruits, vegetables and whole grains into the diet.
- Phase 3 is the ongoing 'lifestyle change' that doesn't meet specific eat or do not eat lists. Instead it asks the dieter to reflect on what they have already learnt from the previous phases to tailor their meals without any further guidance.
A fun and somewhat random fact about the South Beach diet is that even though the diet does not allow for alcohol consumption there is one notable exception – Oktoberfest! As a native of Zurich this is one celebration that need not be affected by dietary restrictions where rules state that any amount of beer or/and larger! Across the years some people have decided to include St. Patrick's Day as a similar exception to the diet rules.
Whilst this has become one of the more reputable diet trends that floats around however professionals have had conflicting opinions, the majority of the buzz surrounding the removal of certain items from the diet and the unaligned food groups is not what nutritionists call ideal, but it still seems to get results and in a world where the exterior can matter more than the interior this diet still ranks highly.
**As with all diet plans the results vary from person to person, I am no doctor so to find out more about if a plan is suitable for you before you begin be sure to talk to your GP or a nutritionist to see if it is right for you.**
Wednesday Wisdom – be a flamingo
#Selflove – Confidence is key
Do you ever find yourself looking at people who are unashamedly eccentric, bright, bold or super stylish and thinking 'How do they do it? How are they so cool?' Well most of it comes down to confidence and a strong sense of self – these are people who know who they are (or at least what they like) and are secure enough in their own skin that they do what works for them rather than adhering to social norms or being what they think they should be. I will confess I have often found myself envying such people – I think they are fabulous and would love to be like them when I grow up!
But if you couldn't be further from this; if you like to cover yourself up in layers, lots of black (and not just because you have a love for all things gothic), slouch and try to do whatever you can to hide yourself then now is the time to SHAKE THINGS UP…
Firstly we need to take some time to consider how you view yourself and think about yourself – do you constantly put yourself down in front of others, try to get in there with jokes about your size/shape/appearance first, avoid going out and socialising because you don't want to be seen in public? I am guilty of all of these, I've been doing it for years and have built up quite a solid repertoire of excuses, jokes and scathingly sarcastic put downs to hide behind… it's not a fun place to be or a good mindset to be living in that's for sure.
I've been working hard over the past 2 years on my self-confidence and body confidence – funny fact: I spent much of my time singing, dancing and acting on stage in theatrical productions or concerts in front of audiences from 20 – 2000, I've had to wear all sorts on stage – skimpy showgirl costumes, formal gowns, corsets, puffy skirts – you name it! If you speak to people they will tell you that this does not bother me, and to an extent they are right – I will wear whatever on stage as part of a character – but I can tell you now that some of my lowest points of self-confidence and body-confidence have come (and still crop up) when I'm backstage in costume and labelling myself as 'the fat one' in a chorus, or a group of dancers or just feeling uncomfortable being so exposed…
I've been working on improving my lifestyle, my diet, my exercise routines (well, trying to get something sorted) and most importantly my mentality. I believe I am at the core of a pessimistic persuasion – the Capricorn in me means I overthink everything, then I'm susceptible to to 'what ifs' and am a persistent worrier. This is a problem. A most annoying, frustrating problem. I have so many dreams and aspirations of things I want to do, see and achieve – many of which I know I can actually do – however fear prevents me from doing anything to actually progress this because you know, I worry that something will happen/go wrong etc. I decided to introduce Wednesday Wisdom to the blog as part of my work to modify my mindset, I've read a lot (I mean, A LOT) of personal development/self-help/lifestyle/biography books to increase my perception of the world, I've tried to increase my social interactions with positive people, have left toxic, negative atmospheres in pursuit of my dreams and am a fan of affirmations whilst having a boogie to music in my room too!
If you appear confident (I'm of the 'fake it 'till you make it' school of thought here) you are less likely to be on the receiving end of 'funny looks' or negative attention – if you want to wear something or do something own it! Of course you'll never be able to please everyone and it's important to bear that in mind too. I often think of this fabulous quote from Dr. Seuss when it comes to doing what makes your happy, being true to yourself and breaking out of the status quo.
And it's true – your family and friends should know who you are and what you like already so they love you with all your quirks, as for those haters or strangers – do you even care? You don't want to be friends with people like that and probably won't even see most of them again so strut on by as your best, most authentic self! You're awesome enough without their approval.


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Gaston Gazette
By Michael Barrett
Posted Apr 27, 2016
Hogan was one of dozens of people eating in the base's crowded chow hall tent during lunchtime when a suicide bomber disguised as an Iraqi National Guard soldier detonated an explosive vest, killing 22 people and injuring 72 others.
U.S. Army veteran Lauren Hogan with her daughter Roxanne, and her father Otis Whitehurst during the Mission Kickoff at her Bessemer City home that will be renovated by the Purple Heart Homes organization. JOHN CLARK/THE GAZETTELauren Hogan's burden from her time in the Iraq War is symbolized by the shrapnel she carries in her spine.
The bothersome piece of metal has come with her across the country in the decade since she left the Army. It has followed along on her job interviews, on efforts to further her education and during her constant quest to find a permanent, fulfilling home for herself and her two daughters.
As a disabled veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, Hogan's journey is similar to those taken by tens of thousands of other soldiers who have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan. But she and her family are closer to finding solace and a path to a positive future, thanks to a nonprofit that works to help get wounded veterans in reliable homes.
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Why Teach in HISD?
Houston Independent School District employs teachers who operate with a sense of urgency and will do whatever it takes to ensure that all of our students leave as Global Graduates — possessing skills that will prepare them for success in college and to compete in today's global workforce.
At HISD, we offer competitive compensation, a generous benefits package with time off, and various stipends and bonuses for teachers who teach in critical-needs areas or hard-to-staff schools. We understand the importance of ensuring every child in every classroom has an effective teacher. That's why our teachers' starting salary is $51,500 – one of the highest in the region. We believe that having a quality teacher in every classroom is essential to student achievement. Last year, high-performing HISD teachers received a total of $18 million dollars in bonus pay on top of base salaries through the ASPIRE Award Program. For the 2015-2016 school year, core teachers with end of course or EVAAS scores could earn up to $5,4432 in ASPIRE payments. Teachers in critical shortage areas remain a priority in our district. As part of our commitment to ensure an effective teacher in every classroom the district offers the following stipends and incentives
- Certified bilingual teachers earn an additional $4,000 annual stipend; requires 40 hours of professional development
- Teachers in core subject tested areas, including end of course testing, at selected hard-to-staff schools receive an additional $5,000 sign on bonus. Eligibility is based on campus, as well as grade and subject taught.
HISD values continuous learning and growth. In order to have an effective teacher in every classroom, HISD invests heavily in the professional development of our educators. You may arrive on campus a good teacher, but our goal is to make you a great teacher.
Our teachers take part in purposeful development that aligns with our core values, which in turns helps all of Team HISD produce students who are Global Graduates. Our trainings are not your average cookie-cutter programs. Teachers collaborate with school and/or district leaders – including appraisers, teacher leaders, mentor teachers, and instructional coaches to create and refine professional development offerings, ensuring they can grow into all-star educators who can work with every type of student. HISD offers over 1,000 course offerings to help make you an even better educator.
HISD knows that some teachers have their sights set on making an impact outside the classroom. That's why we've developed the Career Pathways program, which breaks from the traditional teacher leadership model by offering meaningful opportunities for our highest-performing teachers to take on additional responsibilities, develop new skillsets, and extend their influence – all while remaining in the classroom. Teachers who make the biggest difference for their students also have access to exciting new leadership opportunities.
HISD is the 2013 and 2002 Broad Prize Winner for Urban Education. As the nation's seventh largest school district, we are at the forefront of educational innovation and are committed to getting results for every one of our students.
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- Dual Language – students spend a portion of their day learning in English and the rest of the day immersing themselves in culture and language such as Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, and Spanish.
HISD teachers are supported every step of the way as they guide our students' journey from pre-K to Global Graduate.


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WC Group Best Bets (A-D)
June 8, 2018
By Toby Maxtone-Smith
Group A
Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Uruguay
The World Cup hosts could hardly have been happier with their group draw, but this Russia team is rightly being called one of the weakest hosts of all time.
There is no one thing badly wrong with Stanislav Cherchesov's side - it is simply that they have a dud generation right at the time they needed a good one. Injury problems have been so bad that 37 year-old Sergei Ignashevich has earned a recall.
Russia's strong point is the form of talented young midfielder Alexander Golovin - he will have to play out of his skin for Russia to go far. Egypt, then, would have looked well placed to finish above Russia. But that was before the injury to Mohamed Salah. This is a good defensive side but they are incredibly reliant on Salah for attacking spark. Egypt's hopes rest on Salah's fitness.
Saudi Arabia look one of the weakest teams at the World Cup. They will play as defensively as possible, but their defence is old and slow. They have a few tidy midfielders, but no real recognised goalscorer. Do not expect a thriller from the opening game of the World Cup, when they play Russia.
And so Uruguay should walk the group. They look one of the most underrated teams at this World Cup. Oscar Tabárez's men have one of the best centre-back partnerships in the competition. And as well as the duo of Edinson Cavani and Luis Suárez up front, they have a talented cluster of midfielders that have recently been brought through. The 4/5 available on the Celeste winning Group A should be the cornerstone of any group stage accumulator.
Best Bet:
Uruguay to win the group at 4/5
Group B
Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Iran
Group B looks fascinating, with two European heavyweights matching up against arguably the strongest teams from both Africa and Asia. Spain are the 1/2 favourites to win this group. They look good value to go on and win the tournament and should come through this section with ease. A more interesting prospect may be Portugal. A low-scoring group looks likely, with all four teams looking strong in defence, and there are doubts as to where Fernando Santos's side's goals will come from, with the obvious exception of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Portugal face Spain in their first game, and should they fail to win they will face tough matches against Morocco and Iran. They look vulnerable. Morocco's first game against Iran is a must-win. And while this is a talented team with a vastly experienced manager in Hervé Renard, this looks like a side more suited to playing against the big boys than breaking down a stubborn Iran side.
Mehdi Benatia is the captain and the leader - he is one of the best defenders at the tournament. A strong midfield is led by the experienced Mbark Boussoufa.
They look weak up front - striker Khalid Boutaïb can bang them in in Africa, but does not look to have the quality for the biggest stage. Iran will be cautious as ever under the wily Carlos Queiroz. Their spark comes from AZ winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh, the top scorer in the Eredivisie last year. Their defence is well-organised if untested against the best in the world, while the keeper Alireza Beiranvand looks dodgy.
It would not be a surprise if a stalemate between Morocco and Iran was enough to ensure Portugal sneak through a tricky section.
Best Bet:
Portugal to get under 5.5 points at 1/1
Group C
France, Peru, Denmark, Australia
France are the 3/10 favourites to win the group and this looks plenty short enough. All three opponents pose interesting problems. They are one of the tournament favourites, but that was the case for the implosions in 2002 and 2010.
Peru are fascinating. This is their first World Cup since 1982. They got a huge stroke of fortune in qualification when a 2-0 defeat in Bolivia was turned into a 3-0 win by the stroke of an administrative pen.
After that, however, Ricardo Gareca's side showed that their luck was deserved. They have since set the longest ever unbeaten run by a Peruvian national team.
The country is at fever pitch. The big question is whethe this side can handle huge pressure at home. The draw could be harder, but the match order looks awkward. The first game against Denmark is vital. Lose, and Peru face France next - they could be out before they have really caught their breath. Denmark are a pragmatic side with one genius in Christian Eriksen. The Danes are ideally set up to play on the counter-attack and are flexible tactically. However they may find themselves bogged down against two other counter-attacking teams in Australia and Peru.
At the prices, Peru look the much better value of the two sides.
Australia probably do not have enough talent to qualify, but this is a typically competitive, aggressive team.
Aaron Mooy is key, while Tom Rogic has come off a fantastic season for Celtic. The defence is weak, however, and was even exposed in Asian qualifying. Do not write Bert van Marwijk's side off. Even if they do not qualify, they could have a big impact on deciding who does.
Best Bet:
Peru to qualify at 15/8
Group D
Argentina, Croatia, Nigeria, Iceland
Argentina look so vulnerable.
Qualification was only secured by a win away to Ecuador in the last match. Quite simply, without Lionel Messi Argentina would not have got near qualifying for Russia. Their reliance on him has become absurd.
Manager Jorge Sampaoli is under huge pressure at home after some disastrous results.
The defence looks terrible. They are slow, old and do not fit into Sampaoli's pressing, aggressive style. Their array of superstar strikers all underperform for the national team.
But they have Messi.
Croatia, as always, come into a tournament with fans salivating at the talent in their midfield. Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic pull the strings for Spain's big two. Mario Mandzukic presents a fascinating challenge for defenders out wide, while Nikola Kalinic is an effective goalscorer through the middle. The problem comes off the field. Their fans are engaged in a huge conflict with the FA. Players have been dragged in and it still has not been resolved.
Nonetheless, they look value to finish ahead of Argentina.
Nigeria may lack the individual quality of their past teams, but they are better organised and more unified than before.
Jon Obi Mikel thrives in a more creative roll for the Super Eagles, while Wilfred Ndidi is effective at breaking up the play in midfield.
One big problem is in goal. Vincent Enyeama has had disagreements with the FA and is no more, and there simply is no adequate replacement. Iceland will be very similar to what we saw at Euro 2016. Their strengths are their work ethic, their organisation and their comradeship. They qualified impressively.
But this is now an ageing team, and the are questions over the fitness of Gylfi Sigurdsson, who is to Iceland as Christian Eriksen is to Denmark. They will be competitive but a group exit looks likely.
Best Bet:
Croatia to win the group at 3/1
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WC Group Best Bets (E-H)
June 8, 2018
By Toby Maxtone-Smith
Group E
Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, Costa Rica
Similar to Group C, this section is one with a clear favourite, a clear outsider and two teams that seem almost impossible to separate. Brazil will be reasonably happy with the draw. They look to have most of the tools to go very far in Russia, and they have recently been nudged into favouritism by punters.
The only big doubt is the mentality of a team that has failed to live up to expectations at recent tournaments. But they should win this group. Serbia are very interesting. They qualified impressively, averagin two goals a game, but promptly sacked their manager for not doing enough to bring young players through.
The appointment of Mladen Krstajic will benefit the gifted Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, who will play as the number 10 in a 4-2-3-1. The defence is good and is well-guarded by Nemanja Matic and Luka Milivojevic.
Serbia often crumble thanks to divisions in the team. But the draw has been kind to them. Win their first game against Costa Rica and they will be confident of qualification, which they look good value to achieve.
Switzerland should never be underestimed. They work very well as a unit and have good full-backs in Stephan Lichtsteiner and Ricardo Rodriguez. Moving up the pitch Xherdan Shaqiri has huge talent, but Haris Seferovic is hardly prolific in front of goal. They will be pragmatic and compact. Costa Rica were the big shock in 2014. They bring a similar group of players to Russia, but they are all four years older. The defence looks cumbersome, and the wing-backs have gone backwards. Do not expect them to repeat their heroics.
Best Bet:
Serbia to qualify at 6/5
Group F
Germany, Mexico, Sweden, South Korea
Very similar to Group E.
Germany always win their group, and they look a class above their three opponents here. It may well be worth betting on them to score a few as well. They have reached double figures for goals in all of the last four World Cups, and are likely to play with familiar freedom in this section. Do not expect any complacency from Joachim Löw's men.
For Mexico, the big problem has always been getting to the "fifth game" - they have been knocked out in the last 16 in each of the last five World Cups. There is lots of pressure on manager Juan Carlos Osorio, who is disliked in Mexico despite a decent record.
Attack is their strength, with Carlos Vela in great form alongside Javier Hernandez. The midfield three is technically gifted, but they lack an ideal holding midfielder.
The big question here is whether they are better than Sweden.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not return for this World Cup, and that could be a blessing. Their reliance on him was a key reason for their poor performances in France in 2016. The flip side is that, without Zlatan, this is a limited team. They will play a classic 4-4-2 and will need to keep it tight at the back. They absolutely need to beat South Korea first up.
This year's South Korea team looks to be their weakest since they made their World Cup bow in 2002. The defence is error-prone, not physical and dodgy on set-pieces. There is no obvous choice in goal.
There is no real goalscorer up front, so South Korea will need huge performances from Son Heung-Min to qualify.
Best Bet: Germany to win all three games at 11/4
Group G
England, Belgium, Tunisia, Panama
This group is the most boring at the World Cup. Belgium and England are far better than Tunisia and Panama, and the game order does not help, with Belgium playing England last.
Belgium are rightfully narrow favourites to win this group. They will probably set up in a 3-4-3, with Romelu Lukaku leading the line. Although there remain questions over Lukaku's displays in the biggest matches, he could be lethal against limited, deep defences in Tunisia and Panama. The problems are likely to come later for Roberto Martinez's men.
England are reasonably similar to Belgium. They have question marks at centre-back and in the centre of midfield, and while they do not possess players as good as Eden Hazard and Kevin de Bruyne, they will look to get the best out of a talented forward line.
Preparation has been good, and England look more fluid than before. Even with their poor recent tourament record, it would be a surprise if they did not claim maximum points against the group's two weak teams.
Tunisia look quite dull, basically. They are very unfortunate in that Youssef Msakni, their most talented player, is injured for the tournament. Unlike some other North African nations, Tunisia's team is not largely made up of the diaspora, making them a tight unit. They will aim for 0-0s against England and Belgium and then open up against Panama.
Panama are delighted to be there and look the weakest team in Russia. They are, to be blunt, too old and too slow. Four of their expected starters are over 35. A similar approach to Tunisia is likely
They were probably better four years ago, but there is a desperate lack of quality in this team.
Best Bet:
Panama to finish bottom (4th) at 4/6
Group H
Poland, Colombia, Senegal, Japan
From the least interesting group to arguably the closest. Many pundits are struggling to split these four teams, but it may be less close than it first appears.
There is a lot to like about Poland. They were superb in qualifying, winning eight of their ten games, although the 4-0 defeat to Denmark is a cause for concern.
Robert Lewandowski is one of the best strikers at the tournament. Napoli pair Arkadiusz Milik and Piotr Zielinksi can help out with scoring goals. Szczesny is a good keeper and the backline is solid.
The problem is that they may have peaked a bit early. Lewandowski has endured a miserable run of form, while the right-sided pair of Piszczek and Blaszczykowski are not what they used to be.
There are more concerns around Colombia. They were muddled and uninspiring in qualification and look to have gone backwards since 2014. Their big strength is James Rodriguez, but he may be limited in a 4-4-2 formation. Davinson Sanchez and Yerey Mina are good, mobile defenders. They should qualify, but they still flatter to deceive.
Senegal have a lot of pedigree in their team. Sadio Mané is the star. Kalidou Koulibaly is a fantastic centre-back and the rest of their side has good top-level experience.
However a midfield three of Cheikhou Koyaté, Badou Ndiaye and Idrissa Gueye is unbalanced. They are all destroyers and have little creativity. They may well end up being disjointed.
In general, Senegal look overrated.
Japan are rightfully outsiders. They were inconvincing in qualifying and their best players, Shinji Kagawa and Keisuke Honda, are both getting on in years. They will pass it around neatly, but as always the problem is creating clear-cut chances. They have never really had a prolific goalscorer:
Best Bet:
Poland-Colombia straight forecast (1st, 2nd) at 9/2
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2018 FIFA World Cup Group-by-Group Preview
The greatest tournament in the world begins on Thursday in Moscow with host Russia squaring off with Saudi Arabia. There's no way to deny that the United States failing to qualify will stunt enthusiasm for this event for most in the country, but the opportunity to profit guarantees you'll still be paying attention.
Many games are going to be breakfast treats, so the opportunity to cash first thing in the morning should entice the early birds. Here's a group-by-group look, with odds to win the group courtesy of the Westgate Superbook.
Group A: Egypt (11/2), Russia (11/5), Saudi Arabia (40/1), Uruguay (5/8)
Analysis, Projected winner- Despite a huge edge in hosting the tournament and a likely three points to get started with since it should handle business in the opener, Russia isn't favored to win this group. It's the weakest of all eight, so Vladimir Putin is right to expect to see the team make the playoffs, but a veteran Uruguay side is rightfully chalk. The favored teams don't play until the final group date on June 25, so it's conceivable they'll be playing for the right to finish first after each coming in with six points. If there's a surprise, it could be Egypt, but that depends on whether star striker Mo Salah's injured shoulder can heal up after it cost him most of the Champions League final. Uruguay's combination of Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani up front is going to be a problem. Uruguay will claim Group A.
Multiple "Group of Death" candidates highlight first round
Group B: Iran (40/1), Morocco (16/1), Portugal (2/1), Spain (4/9)
Analysis, Projected winner- Two countries that know one another very well will advance out of this group since neither the Asian nor African reps will be able to hang with the quality of two of the event's top eight favorites. Cristiano Ronaldo has help up front with winger Goncalo Guedes and Andre Silva coming on strong and midfielder Bernardo Silva emerging. Although Spain is favored and features household names, it wouldn't be too surprising to see the Portuguese rise up when the teams open group play in Sochi. The fact they play one another first could mean we see the teams play cautiously and settle for a draw, so hopefully there's an early goal to loosen things up. The African "Lions of the Atlas" haven't lost in years and will be favored over "Team Melli," so they're under pressure to win immediately before taking their shots at the two Iberian powers. Morocco defender Mehdi Benatia is world-class. Backing Portugal to double up is the way to go here.
Group C: Australia (20/1), Denmark (9/2), France (2/7), Peru (9/1)
Analysis, Projected winner- The French are heavily favored but come off a home draw against a young U.S. side in their final warmup, which is either a sign of things to come or a wake-up call. Although France benefits from facing the Aussies first, a slow start could create a situation where panic sets in and the team flames out in group play as it did in '02 and '10. Vets like Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema aren't taking part, leaving Paul Pogba, Antoine Greizmann and Olivier Giroud to lead. We'll see if teenager Kylian Mbappe can rise up since he's considered a top candidate to one day be the best player in the world, but he suffered an injury in practice on Tuesday. It wouldn't be surprising to see an impressive Danish team or upstart Peru persevere and win this group. Denmark is faster than its ever been and is my choice to prevail in C, while the Peruvians got a huge boost when Paolo Guerrero was reinstated following a doping ban. He's special and will help the South Americans at least put a scare into France.
Group D: Argentina (5/9), Croatia (11/5), Iceland (12/1), Nigeria (12/1)
Analysis, Projected winner- Although there are other candidates, this is the one I'm expecting to emerge as the "Group of Death," the pairing which will wind up the most difficult to navigate. Lionel Messi (15/2) is the favorite to win the Golden Boot, handed to the event's most impressive performer, so I recommend staying away from him in that prop because there's a possibility the favorite doesn't get out to the quarterfinals. Iceland has a special group making its World Cup debut but hasn't beaten anyone of significance since last October, so they may bring up the rear here. Nigeria looks like the class of the African teams but may be vulnerable in the back, so my choice here would be Croatia, which features a star-studded midfield and a reliable goal scorer up front in Mario Mandzukic.
Group E: Brazil (2/9), Costa Rica (16/1), Serbia (8/1), Switzerland (15/2)
Analysis, Projected winner- Brazil is incredibly deep. Marcelo is the world's best left back, Neymar is still a monster and 21-year-old striker Gabriel Jesus has a real shot at becoming a household name. At 16/1 to win the Golden Boot, I'd ride the Manchester City man who has a great shot at being the World Cup's top goal scorer. Neymar is at 10/1, second behind Messi. The other three teams will all have a chance to finish second in the group, which will likely hinge on who finds a dependable goal scorer to break out since they're all technically sound and defensive-minded. If Haris Seferovic and Xherdan Shaqiri can make the most of opportunities Granit Xhaka is sure to create, the Swiss could join Brazil in the quarters. A lot will hinge on how it handles coming off the opening game against South America's juggernaut, which most pencil in as a likely loss. Costa Rica won the "Group of Death" at the last World Cup and shouldn't be dismissed. They've got one of the world's top goalkeepers minding net in Real Madrid's Keylor Navas. Expect Brazil to roll and second place to come down to goal differential.
Group F: Germany (1/4), Mexico (6/1), South Korea (20/1), Sweden (15/2)
Analysis, Projected winner- The World Cup favorite, defending champion Germany will have no problem here, so if you can afford it, this is a bigger lock than Brazil winning its group despite similar odds. The Germans have made it to the semifinals in four straight tournaments and won't get much resistance here, which will put it in a favorable spot once the field is trimmed to 16. Keep in mind that coach Joachim Low's team has won only one of their last six matches, losing twice and finishing tied the other three times, but they should be able to hit their stride against the Mexicans in the opener on June 17. South Korea will go as far as Son Heung-min will take it, but both it and Sweden could be vulnerable if Mexico proves resilient after its opener. Goalie Memo Ochoa arrives in excellent form, while vets Andres Guardado, Chicharito and Giovani dos Santos know it's now or never for them.
Group G: Belgium (20/27), England (23/20), Panama (50/1), Tunisia (20/1)
Analysis, Projected winner- Panama is making its World Cup debut after sneaking in when the Americans collapsed in Trinidad & Tobago and is the biggest longshot. Tunisia has hung tough with Portugal, Spain and Turkey in friendlies over the last few weeks but isn't likely to pull an upset of the top teams in this group, which means the June 28 clash between Belgium and England should decide things. That game has a chance to be one of the tournament's top matchups until we get to the knockout stage, especially since both teams will want to win the group and clinch the more favorable matchup. Belgium is loaded and hasn't lost since a friendly back in September of 2016, while the Brits last lost in June of 2017. I'd stay away from this future and just bet the game winner once a clearer picture of who is available emerges since suspensions or injuries could factor in heavily.
Group H: Colombia (6/5), Japan (8/1), Poland (9/5), Senegal (9/2)
Analysis, Projected winner- No one is quite sure what to make of this group, so oddsmakers haven't really taken a stand. Japan has a chance to make a special run, but have come up with one draw and four losses in its last five matches. "Samurai Blue" is loaded with guys who play in the world's top leagues, so they shouldn't be intimidated as they take the pitch for an opening date with Colombia. James Rodriguez won the Golden Boot in the '14 World Cup and has plenty of help with goal scorer Radamel Falcao healthy and world-class talent across the board. Poland is led by elite scorer Robert Lewadowski, who will command so much attention that fellow striker Arkadiusz Milik could greatly benefit. It would be surprising not to see a few competitive, high-scoring matchps out of this group, which could feature an African winner if Senegal plays to its potential. Liverpool's Sadio Mane has an opportunity to carve out a place among the world's best, while the entire midfield is comprised of guys who toil in England's Premier League. If forced to pick a winner, my expectation is that Colombia will top the group, followed by the Senegalese.
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The World Cup features plenty of betting opportunities – so don't miss out. Our daily Russia 2018 Free Kick looks at the best ways to wager on Thursday and Friday's games, highlighting our favorite picks for sides, totals, props and alternative odds.
Home Sweet Home
The host team has almost always kicked off the World Cup festivities with a splash - and Russia should be no different, as it opens competition against lowly Saudi Arabia. The home side has never lost its opening match in the history of the tournament, with the average margin of victory coming in at close to two goals.
The Russian side isn't nearly as prolific as some of the powerhouse teams in the World Cup, but is more than capable of humbling a Saudi Arabian side that would need an absolute miracle to advance to the Round of 16. Moreover, it's critical that Russia get off to a strong start in order to appease a demanding fan base – led by President Vladimir Putin, of all people.
Playing such a heavy favorite requires a little craftiness in order to make a tidy profit without investing too much of your bankroll at one time. You certainly have plenty of options here since it's likely that the Russians will win by multiple goals - but how bad could this rout be? Look for the Russians to exert their dominance over their opening-round opponent and win this one running away.
Top Play: Russia 3-goal winning margin (+550 on Bet365)
Count on Cavani
Uruguay hasn't won a World Cup championship in 68 years - and while the diminutive South American nation isn't among the contenders in Russia, it will certainly hold its own in the goal-scoring department. Boasting two of the world's top offensive threats in Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani, the Uruguayans are a strong bet to reach the Round of 16.
Yet, while Suarez gets plenty of attention – and rightfully so – it is Cavani whom bettors should target in Uruguay's opening-round match with an Egyptian side that should struggle to contain him. Cavani actually trails his compatriot in total international goals (51-42) while playing more matches (100-98), but erupted for a tourney-best 10 goals in World Cup qualifying.
The Egyptians are expected to play an up-tempo style – led by banged-up superstar Mohamed Salah – to try and keep up with the high-powered Uruguay side. And that should open things up nicely for Cavani, who is playing the best football of his career and will be lethal on the counter-attack – so don't be afraid to go all the way in on him.
Top Play: Edinson Cavani 2 or more goals (+600 on Bet365)
Not-so-Magnificent Morocco
Don't let that World Cup qualifying result fool you: Morocco will need to punch well above its weight if it hopes to earn more than three points at this year's tournament. With both Spain and Portugal drawn into Group B, the Moroccans will be putting all of their focus into their opener against Iran – and goals could be difficult to come by in this one.
Morocco was sensational defensively in qualifying, rolling through the double-round-robin without allowing a single goal. But when you consider the opposition – Ivory Coast, Gabon and Mali – that shouldn't come as much of a surprise. And it's worth noting that Morocco was held to a scoreless draw in three of its six matches - one against each of its three opponents.
Iran wasn't much more prolific – it scored just 10 goals in 10 World Cup qualifying matches, and was held goalless three times – but was nearly as impressive at the defensive end, allowing just two scores over that span. This game has a high likelihood of producing zero offense, so act accordingly – after all, what's more fun than rooting for neither team to score?
Top Play: Under 0.5 goals (+450 on Bet365)
Sensational Spain
It's a battle between two top-10 teams in the FIFA World Rankings as Spain and Portugal do battle in Sochi this Friday. As one of the marquee matchups of group play, plenty of eyes will be on both sides – but while the Spanish side has shown solid form entering the tournament, the Portuguese have not looked good; they come into this one as heavy underdogs at +375.
It isn't often you see a team ranked fourth in the world facing such long odds – especially when you consider that Portugal employs one of the three greatest players in the world in Cristiano Ronaldo. But the Portuguese side was throttled by the Netherlands in a March friendly, then scuffled to draws with Tunisia and Belgium before routing Algeria in its final pre-tourney match.
Those kinds of performances won't fly against the Spaniards, whose 2018 international friendly ledger includes an impressive 1-1 draw with defending-champion Germany and just two goals allowed in their previous three matches. Spain hasn't quite clicked up front, but has enough firepower to get a lead – and should have no trouble keeping it.
Top Play: Teams to score - Spain only (+175 on Bet365)
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Ties are a total waste; all gifts have to be video games
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The Examiner ran an article Monday about the shocking news that a small share of a family's gift budget will go to gifts for some family members other than the kids:
Of the $11,200 the Thompson family plans to spend on holiday gifts over the next six years, $2,300 will be used for purchases other than video games, the chief concern of Thompson children.
Thompson children listed 587 video games and electronic devices in their draft Christmas list that would cost about $8,000. The rest of the money, however, is for items like clothes, ties, jewelry, spa treatments — and holiday cards.
Proponents of non-toy gift purchases argue that those gifts do play a role in improving the family's happiness.
"Daddy deserves a present from Santa too," said mommy Mary Thompson. Others, though, want some of that money redirected to pay for actual toys.
8-year-old Jimmy Thompson proposed shifting some of money set aside for Daddy's ties to presents he argues would do more to reduce boredom, such as getting a new XBox Live and installing a new giant flat screen television set.
Doesn't that seem like a ridiculous article? Fortunately, it's not real, but it almost is. The real article, by the Examiner's David Sherfinski, sounded almost the same, but about transportation.
Sherfinski reports the shocking news that a small portion of Virginia's transportation money will go to bicycle and pedestrian improvements, but phrases it a way that sounds like he's actually shocked. Why? Well, roads are "the chief concern of Northern Virginia drivers," as if nothing and nobody else matters.
He quotes Mary Hynes of Arlington and Jeff McKay of Fairfax saying that road building alone isn't the answer for Virginia, and there needs to be some transit and some bike/ped as well as roads. Sherfinski writes: "Others, though, want some of that money redirected to pay for actual roads." Actual roads, because anything that's not roads isn't "actual" transportation?
The real news is how much of the state's budget Governor Bob McDonnell and Transportation Secretary Sean Connaughton are putting toward new road construction and expansion ($7 billion of $8 billion in road spending) even though more than half of the state's roads need repair and the state should be spending $3.6 billion a year just to rehabilitate aging roads and bridges.
But instead of highlighting the growing backlog, Sherfinski's article parrots talking points from Rep. Jim LeMunyon (R-Fairfax), who has jumped on the national bandwagon about cutting all funding for bicycle and pedestrian transportation projects.
LeMunyon and Sherfinski also play up the fact that wildflowers is a line item in the transportation budget. But when you juxtapose that item ($258,000) against the road spending ($7,100,000,000), it doesn't look like so much. If you're a demagoguing state delegate, though, why talk about real priorities when you can complain about something that constitutes 0.0023% of the total transportation budget?


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If I could escape for an hour this morning and grab a cup of coffee with you, I would probably be drinking a frappucino. I'm not looking forward to the 100* weather that's forecasted.
If you asked how I was doing, I would tell you that I'm feeling a lot better emotionally. After I posted my crazy post, Conrad and I talked and I ugly cried for a good bit of the day but I got a lot out. I've realized that I was running myself crazy. I had a lot of things out of order. Worrying about things that really weren't that important. Having a happy husband and a happy family is what it's all about. Those dishes really can wait. Conrad isn't criticizing me and that we are a team. Happy wife = happy life.
I would tell you that I've also been getting my butt kicked by Jillian Michaels. Oh, that work out is no joke. I am trying to get back into a workout routine. I do feel better when I work out. It's time to make that a priority. I would ask if you would help me accountable on working out.
I would let you know that I'm exciting about going to dinner tonight with Conrad and some friends. I'll be able to eat food hot! Good food and good company ... should be a great time!
If we had coffee together, I would ask what you have planned for the weekend?
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!
For the past two weeks I have been looking for a local store that carries Irish sausage. I know lots of people eat corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick's Day, but not me. Why not? Because it's not actually Irish.
Instead of corned beef and cabbage I like to make bangers and mash. The bangers on the aforementioned meal are Irish pork sausages. Unfortunately, I could not find them anywhere around here.
Then serendipity struck! I was checking Facebook this morning when a local page,Portraits of the Jersey Shore, posted about finding corned beef and cabbage locally. The owner of a small market in Brick posted that they carried Scottish and Irish imports and I was intrigued. When I asked if they carried bangers they said they did!
I was able to place and order online so I ordered 1lb of Irish sausage and said I'd pick it up after school. It was a 35 minute drive but it was well worth it. Cameron's Scottish Market, home of Celtic Knot Fish & Chips, is a tiny grocery store in Brick that feels like a little piece of Scotland and Ireland. The food in the bakery case was mouth-watering but I managed to walk out with only the sausage I ordered.
And the sausage was perfect! Dinner was delicious and I have a new place to shop!
Tonight's bangers and mash dinner.
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