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S'pore-M'sia friendly postponed: Teams drawn in same Suzuki Cup group
They had to dig deep to win two years ago, and Singapore's mission to defend their Asean Football Federation Suzuki Cup title this year will be no walk in the park, with the road out of the opening group stages already filled with potential pitfalls.
The tournament will be held from Nov 22 to Dec 20 and Singapore will co-host the group stages with Vietnam.
In yesterday's draw in Hanoi, the Lions were drawn in Group B, and will face three-time winners Thailand, Causeway rivals Malaysia and the winners of the qualifying tournament (held in October featuring Timor Leste, Cambodia, Laos, Brunei and Myanmar).
With the Radojko Avramovic-led Myanmar touted as favourites to win the qualifiers, Safuwan Baharudin, who was watching the draw "live" from a hotel in Bahrain where he is on duty with the national Under-23 side, simply said: "Group of Death."
Safuwan's defensive partner, Baihakki Khaizan, acknowledged the arduous task that lies ahead.
"It's a tough draw. We respect the teams in our group, but we can focus only on our preparations," he told The New Paper.
"We have shown in the past that we are not an individual bunch, but we can win it as a team."
Both Safuwan and Baihakki were key figures as former Singapore coach Avramovic led the Lions to glory in 2012, when they defeated Thailand over the two legs of the final.
The win meant Singapore became the first nation to win Asean's most prestigious football tournament four times (1998, 2004, 2007 and 2012)
The Singapore team won the first leg 3-1 at the Jalan Besar Stadium (they lost the second tie in Bangkok 1-0), but will now be playing their matches at the new 55,000-capacity National Stadium at Kallang.
Baihakki is already looking forward to stepping out onto the pitch at the National Stadium with the roar of a huge home crowd behind the Lions.
"We are playing at our new stadium and it's a big privilege for us. We want to show our pride and do well in front of our crowd. We all know the pressure, but we'll cope it positively," he said.
Singapore were scheduled to host Malaysia at the National Stadium in a friendly initially scheduled for next month, then pencilled in for Nov 15.
But, after yesterday's draw throwing both sides in the same group, that fixture will now be postponed to after the end of the Suzuki Cup.
In response to TNP queries, Football Association of Singapore (FAS) director of marketing and communications, Gerard Wong, said: "The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) had suggested Nov 15. However, the venue is not available on that date.
"Following today's Suzuki Cup draw, FAM proposed that both organisations look for another date for the friendly after the tournament, and we have agreed to it.
"We will make an announcement once we confirm the details."
National coach Bernd Stange remained confident that his team will be ready for their title defence.
"Our preparations for the Suzuki Cup, such as our recent training tour to Austria, have gone well. The players know what I expect of them, they are getting more familiar with the style of football I want them to display, and we are slowly getting there," the German said, in a statement.
"The team are made up of young players, who are all hungry for success and are proud to represent the country."
The 66-year-old, though, will do his homework over what he calls dangerous opponents in Thailand, Malaysia, and even the winners of the qualifiers.
"There are no easy teams in South-east Asia, so (fans) can rest assured that we will be working closely with the relevant authorities and stakeholders to ensure that we have all our best players available to defend the title, and that I will be picking the strongest team available to me for every match," Stange added.
Dollah Salleh is a Malaysian legend and, with him in charge of the national team, they will have an extra edge. The players have a lot of respect for him and they will want to do well in his first big tournament in charge.
- Former Singapore star Rafi Ali
- Vietnam
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Qualifiers runners-up
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Thailand
- Qualifiers winners
- Nov 23: v Thailand
- Nov 26: v Qualifiers Winners
- Nov 29: v Malaysia
Malaysia will be truly tasty
Bernd Stange.
Fans are in store for some tasty ties when the Suzuki Cup comes to town in November.
The Lions will co-host the group stage along with Vietnam, and with Malaysia, Thailand and possibly Myanmar drawn in Group B, it is a tantalising prospect for Singapore fans, especially with the home games being played at the new National Stadium at the Singapore Sports Hub at Kallang.
While defending champions Singapore are record four-time winners of the tournament - Asean's biggest and most prestigious international football competition - Thailand have featured in six finals, lifting the trophy on three occasions.
But former Singapore international Rafi Ali knows which match will excite fans here the most.
"That Malaysia game will be a big one, even bigger than Thailand, simply because of the intense rivalry," said the former Lions midfielder.
"No matter how you prepare tactics before facing Malaysia, when you step out onto the pitch against them, it will be about heart - and that will give you goosebumps."
It is a fact not lost on Singapore coach Bernd Stange.
The 66-year-old German said: "I have been in Singapore only for a short time, but I understand the cultural significance of drawing Malaysia in the same group.
"The match against them will be very special because the two countries share a unique bond and a traditional footballing rivalry that is intense and very passionate.
"We have an interesting footballing history with Thailand as we played them in the previous final and there were many exciting games between the two nations in the past. I am sure the players will be extra motivated for both games."
With Radojko Avramovic at the helm, Singapore won three Asean crowns, beating Indonesia in 2004 and pipping Thailand in two finals, in 2007 and 2012.
The Serb became the most successful coach in Singapore's history - and in the history of the tournament - after the last win.
He decided not to renew his contract when it ended in 2012 and is now the coach of Myanmar.
Baihakki, who was blooded by Avramovic and became one of his mainstays, hopes Myanmar will be in the same group.
"It will be more exciting as we will have familiar faces all around, and will know what to do against each other," said the central defender.
"I believe if we can things right on the day and get our plans going, we should be all right."
Malaysia's coach will also be a familiar figure, with former international Dollah Salleh set for his first big assignment since his recent appointment.
One of Rafi's worst footballing memories came in a match against bitter rivals Malaysia, and he vividly remembers the 4-0 loss in the opening fixture of the 2002 Tiger Cup.
There were 45,000 witnesses of the mauling at the old National Stadium, and many tossed away the free Lions' T-shirts that were given out at the match.
"We were hammered and were just shell-shocked," said Rafi.
"But I hope that the current team - a talented team with a lot to offer - play with no fear and give everything they have for the flag on their chest.
"In the end, it will come down to who wants it more."
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Sustainability has been a buzzword across every industry in the past few years. Whether it has involved looking for more environmentally-friendly ways to run a supply chain or setting off on endeavors to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from production, sustainability has taken the stage in a big way throughout 2015.
In a movement towards corporate responsibility that started in 2014, this year saw major strides in businesses stepping up to the plate for the environment and other socially-charged issues, reported Forbes.
"The most successful companies in the 21st century will be led by boards of directors comprised of people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and areas of experience and expertise, who can envision the company's greatest potential in solving the world's most compelling social, environmental, and economic challenges," said consultant and author of A Better World, Inc. Alice Korngold, according to the source.
The paper industry promotes sustainable supply chains
The paper industry is no exception to this movement. As of late, waste conversion technology has promoted sustainability within paper mills and throughout the paper-making supply chain, explained Renewable Energy Magazine.
The process of manufacturing paper is not exactly easy on the environment. It is considered an industrial process that uses up high levels of water and energy. This production cycle produces both emissions and unwanted residual materials, noted the source. Yet leaders in the paper-making industry are conscious of the bad PR this unsustainable process gives their businesses. As such, they have been motivated to seek out ways to conserve materials and reduce waste
This is where energy-from-waste technologies come into play. Many leading paper-makers turn to EFW solutions to cut down on emissions and excess materials, reported Renewable Energy Magazine. It has always been an industry standard to recycle discarded paper in order to create new products. The American Forest & Paper Association's annual sustainability report has cited this as an accomplishment year after year.
But this has not been the only industry effort. Increasingly, paper mill leaders are using what is called waste-to-energy systems. These mechanisms allow for increased sustainability goals, decreased emissions and a reduced reliance on fossil fuels as a whole, according to the source. Paper mill businesses have turned to biomass energy made up of manufactured residuals.
"On average, about 66 percent of the energy used at AF&PA member pulp and paper mills is generated from carbon-neutral biomass, which is made from manufacturing residuals that do not end up in finished products, including spent pulping liquors, bark, wood, wood scraps, wood byproducts and process residuals," noted the AF&PA, as cited in Renewable Energy Magazine.
The newest sustainable technology for paper mills
While these technologies have existed for some time now, recent developments have made the process of converting byproducts into energy a much more obtainable goal for paper mills. The paper industry as a whole has adopted advanced technology that allows for the collection, treatment and conversion of waste into energy or saleable byproducts.
This process helps companies out by not only creating a more environmentally friendly production process but also by reducing the reliance on purchased power and landfill costs which ultimately saves money for the paper mills, explained Renewable Energy Magazine.
Within a paper mill, rejected byproducts that are unsuitable for paper can account for as much as 10 percent of raw material produced. Many of them also contain stored energy value which can then translate into useable energy for the mill. Paper mill boilers can use a variety of materials and byproducts such as: bark, waste wood, sawmill residuals, pulping rejects, furniture industry scrap and demolition wood. Moving forward, paper mill operators will continue to work with equipment manufacturers to properly integrate energy feedstock preparation systems, reported Renewable Energy Magazine.
The paper industry has existed for centuries. It has survived many ups and downs, including the digital boom. While the world of paper products may not be as lucrative as it once was, there is always room for improvement. By taking a significant step toward sustainability, the paper industry is once again proving its resilience.

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Listen for Your Name…..
So, I'm leaving the doctor's office and stepping off of the elevator when I spot a man holding a crying child. The man kept looking frantically back and forth between the signs in the lobby and the security guard who was focused on her phone. He caught my eye in a look so desperate that I couldn't help but to ask, "Do you need help with something?" I could see the relief sweep over him. "Yes, please… Dr. (so and so's) office???" Now, I know I'm in here quite often, but I surely don't know the lay of the land like that. However, I knew there was a list of all the doctors and their offices posted in the elevator. His son cried even louder. Then I walked him to the elevator, held the door open, found doctor so and so on the list, and pushed the floor for him. His thank you was worth every extra minute spent doing someone else's job. I believe we have to get to the point where we ask ourselves, "WHAT could POSSIBLY be more important than THIS?", more often as it relates to being available and willing to serve God's people. Just like last weekend when I pulled up on the car accident, today I was again "positioned to assist". And I thank God for making me sensitive enough to hear and respond every time. -A. S. ♡


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Rice Cooker Review Introduction
Topics: About This Rice Cooker Review Site, How We Research & Rate, How YOU can Help!
A Short "About Me"
Greetings, my name is Matthew, and along with the much appreciated help of my friend Dave have aimed to construct one of the Net's largest rice cooker review and research guide.
My story begins when I one day searched the web for a well-built and reliable rice cooker, but did not come across any really helpful information supplying useful feedback for making a final decision. There was no centralized "hub" as far as rice cooker reviews went and it took some time to make good product comparisons.
My only good source at the time was Amazon's Customer Reviews.
After already owning a Cuisinart CRC-400 and wanting something a bit more upgraded, I made my latest decision on a Sanyo ECJ-HC100S which performs without issue and makes great tasting rice!
But still, no good rice cooker guide site existed…until I had a great idea!
I would create one myself!
Already having some web knowledge thanks to my friend Dave who runs a tea hobby site, I decided to construct this non-bias "report card" on commonly-searched models with the goal of helping other folks reach a more confident buying decision. I figured that since I like researching every minor detail before buying anything this project would seem more like fun rather than work!
But I would still need lots of help.
How We Research
All of our articles written on this rice cooker review site are taken from research based on feedback from what other folks who own the specific model had to report.
We look for recurring pros & cons along with benefits and features, and how the overall performance of the rice cooker stacks up. We do not simply rate a model based solely on a spiced-up product description, or on what just one person had to say.
We slowly research Amazon's customer reviews and eBay customer reviews as well as exploring information we gather from forums, blogs, (in some/rare cases Twitter), along with other related websites.
We do our best to filter the true reviews from the sometimes "paid" false reviews…a common and growing problem facing folks who seek honest information.
From there, Dave and myself can bring to you some of the most accurate non-bias rice cooker reviews all in one organized website. And although we would love to actually have hands on research of each model…that task can become quite expensive and we would quickly run out of closet room in both our houses storing all of those rice cookers!
How YOU Can Help!
At some point in the near future we will give folks the open option on leaving his or her own personal review for posting on this site.
Furthermore, folks can also leave their comments in response on what others had to say. It will be a sort of mini rice cooker review community that will extend beyond the scope of our own personal research since many more minor details can be revealed.
Right now, Dave and myself are still working out exactly how we are going to run this, but it is a definite plan!
More to come!
As of now please see our contact form and let us know what you think or if you have any inquiries.
Thanks and Best Regards!
Matt & Dave


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How can a lawyer help me if I've been injured in a falling object accident?
When a construction worker is injured in a work-related accident caused by falling objects, they likely have the ability to sue their employer for financial restitution. Getting this compensation can be somewhat difficult however, unless you have the support of a qualified attorney, who can put their skills to work for you, helping increase your odds of success. Their experience with handling cases such as this, knowledge of New York labor laws and personal injury law, and ability to create a strong case for you can all contribute to your increased chances of obtaining the compensation you need under these difficult circumstances.
If you would like to know more about what a lawyer can do for you if you've been injured in a falling object accident, contact our New York falling object attorneys of Hach & Rose, LLP, today at 866-LAWS-USA.


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In the 150 years since its humble birth, baseball has shown an infinite capacity for exhilarating triumphs, heart-breaking losses, amusing blunders, and awe-inspiring feats. Willie Mays's amazing catch of Vic Wertz's monstrous drive in the 1954 World Series, Bobby Thomson's "shot heard round the world," the "Black Sox" Scandal of 1919, DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak, even the pitiful 1962 Mets, who finished 60 games (or two full months) out of first place--these are all part of baseball lore and part of its allure.
A banquet for baseball fans, Baseball Anecdotes offers a colorful and highly entertaining anecdotal history of America's National Pastime, from the founding of the first professional baseball team, Cincinnati's Red Stockings, by George Wright (the son of a famous English cricketer) and the forming of the first league (in a New York bar on St. Patrick's Day), to the miraculous comeback of the Mets in the Sixth Game of the 1986 World Series. Here you will meet the game's great innovators (from John Montgomery Ward, who invented the pitching mound--and also pitched the second perfect game in history--to Bill Veeck, who introduced the exploding scoreboard in Comiskey Park); the colorful eccentrics (such as King Kelly, who was accompanied off the field by a black monkey and a Japanese valet) and the self-effacing stars (such as Harmon Killebrew, who, when asked what his hobbies were, said, "Well, I like to wash dishes"); the penny-pinching owners (when Babe Ruth requested tickets for the Yankee's 1936 season opener at The House That Ruth Built, the team management said sure, just send in a check); and, most of all, the legendary players: Ruth, Ty Cobb, Rogers Hornsby, Lefty Gomez, Sandy Koufax, Casey Stengel, Mickey Mantle, and countless others. Along the way, readers are treated to instant replays of some of baseball's most memorable moments, such as Roger Maris' quest for Ruth's 61-home-run record, Don Larsen's perfect World Series game, and Ted Williams' final major league at bat (he hit a home run).
Okrent and Wulf, two highly regarded baseball writers, touch all the bases in this vividly written volume, capturing the whole human drama of baseball in a cascade of stories that offers a nostalgic feast (or, as Yogi Berra would put it, "Deja vu all over again") as well as a fascinating introduction to baseball lore for the newest generation of fans.


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Fort De Soto Park is a county-owned park in Pinellas County, and as county-owned parks go, it's one of the most spectacular.
With a beach that regularly ranks in Dr. Beach's completely arbitrary top 10 beaches in the country, a historic fort, kayak trails, fishing piers, an amazing campground and miles of hiking and biking trails, there is no shortage of things to do at the park.
Fort De Soto has a sentimental place in my heart – it's where I had some of my earliest and most memorable tent camping experiences. It was also one of the closest wilderness areas to my childhood home, presenting a drastically different beach landscape than the nearby tourist-filled, condominium-lined beaches of St. Pete and Clearwater.


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You can write a book review and share your experiences. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books you've read. Whether you've loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them.


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EDITORIAL NOTE: Okay, so I've been absent for a month. The story behind that: I originally had intended to have an article detailing a festival I attended late last month and… I passed out from heat exhaustion while there. Thanks to The Modern Three, it didn't get any worse and I recovered just fine. However, I didn't have much to write about the festival after that. Since then, I've taken a little break from the blog to focus on personal stuff, but now I'm back and hoping to do more stuff with the blog in the coming months.
Smoke Wagon Saloon on Palmdale road played host to a night of punk rock last Saturday, September 16th. The bands included local acts The Modern Three and Back On Our Feet along with Sqaurecrow from San Diego. My eye, however, was on acoustic solo talent Blazer Keene, who also works under Shrug City Sounds. Since I've started writing for this blog back in March, Blazer has been a consistent presence at shows at Frogees and elsewhere all over the desert. Blazer is a busy man, keeping himself occupied with his music as well as organizing and booking shows under Shrug City Sounds.
Blazer's start as a musician begins where it starts for most musicians: high school. "I've been playing since I was fourteen or fifteen, in different bands. Playing like hardcore stuff and then I quit music for a couple years and went on the road as like a salesmen, then I came back like in 2013, I think, was the year I decided to fully dedicate myself to playing music. Started from there, I couldn't find anybody to jam with, so I just did my solo thing. Kept writing songs and it just became this."
The solo approach has worked out pretty fine for Keene as he's going on four years of performing and making music that he is comfortable with. When I talked about the writing process, Keene admits it's sporadic and it will take time to get one song done, "I have to really be in the mood. Sometimes it just doesn't come to me. I'll take a couple months to write a song and usually, like the chords will come first, then the lyrics. Sometimes, the other way around… … I think I've written four new songs in the past year, which isn't that great."
I'm not gonna fault quality over quantity as it has worked out so far for Keene. When Blazer approaches a song, he wants it, at the very least, to be catchy and he doesn't like when people try to tell how to do things, "I have my friends to tell me that I should write a song with the song structure, verse chorus verse chorus, but I like my poetry-type songs where it's just, there's no hook to it… …you might hear a small chorus in there, but a lot of times it's just flow."
In Keene's set list of the evening were also killer covers of "Losing My Religion" by R.E.M. and "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd. When we sat down to talk about influences (actually, more like stand out back behind the bar), Blazer was quick to site Against Me! as a big influence on his current state as a musician, "I found those guys, and girl, a couple years ago… …Their energy with their music, that's exactly what I try to have."
On the other side of this coin is Shrug City Sounds. Named after one of Keene's own songs, Shrug City Sounds has only been around for a couple months despite Keene booking acts for local shows long before the name, "Yeah, it's pretty new, I kinda fell into it. I was just trying to book myself more shows at Frogee's and then Joy wanted me to start filling in sound on everybody else and I was like, "alright". Then I started booking."
Prior to Shrug City Sounds, Blazer just booked under 'Blaze and Friends'. The idea started from a conversation Keene had with another local act, "I was talking with the guys at Rain Brings Weather, I think, and we were saying, 'Instead of booking a whole four hours for myself'- nobody wants to listen to me play a four hour set- 'bring some friends with me.' So, every time I started booking, like I'd get the Desert Barn Brewery or Oak Hills Brewery or Frogees or Rock's Place, out in Lucerne and I would bring people instead. That would eventually bring more crowds, so I just kept doing it."
With the rest of the year looking packed with show after show after show, Blazer is demonstrating no signs of fatigue. Keene has turned himself into a consistent presence within the High Desert music scene, and he's looking to branch out, "I'm trying to book out the rest of the year through [Frogees] and then, hopefully with the extra time, fill in the spots for myself, try to get down the hill." Keene certainly has the talent and drive to take himself anywhere he wants to.
-b.d. ponce
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Photo taken from Blazer Keene's Facebook


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Christian and Amanda's unique vintage gray and blue wedding, love and respect for the historic 1920's period from which our 535 building was constructed warms our bellies. Saving 535 from the filthy doggie daycare and spending 3 difficult years planning, designing and meticulously renovating 535, into NOVA 535, was so worth it. Worth it so creative, grateful, fun people like Amanda and hubby Christian could enjoy our space as their own. We're honored and delighted to have shared our home with them for their lovely vintage gray and blue themed wedding. Congratulations!


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We use this product from Extron and it works extremely well. You need T model to transmit and a R model to receive. I have seen these on ebay and such for anywhere from 25$ to 100$ per piece. Extron typically sells only through authorized dealers which we are fortunate enough to have one in our Stake.
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Abstract art: a product of the untalented sold by the unprincipled to the utterly bewildered.
–Al Capp–
The Scenario: It's Saturday afternoon and my bottom is firmly grooved into the couch with a trashy movie playing in the background…….sound familiar?? Yes it was another Saturday afternoon that could have easily progressed into another night of being too lazy to make an effort to venture from the depths of my bat cave. I don't know if someone put something in my drink or there was magic in the air but tonight was different, and in some random twist of fate I transformed from a Walmart bogan into a real person.
So what could prompt me to find such motivation? The answer lies in two beautiful little words……….. Il Lido's.
Il Lido Italian Canteen
88 Marine Pde
Cottesloe 6011
(08) 9286 1111
Open: Monday – Sunday
Breakfast, lunch and dinner available.
Bookings recommended
The literal translation (from all my years of speaking fluent Italian aka just adding an O onto the end of any word) of Il Lido's is 'the beach', which is very logical with the restaurant being located directly across from Cottesloe beach. This logical naming unfortunately did not seem to carry across to Sculptures by The Sea exhibit located close by. In an attempt to be cultured, artistic and deep we ventured to the exhibition for some extended musing and toffee nosed discussion. Although I appreciated many of the sculptures, many left me perplexed purely from the strange names assigned to each piece. Clarification as to why a steel Rooster would be named Freedom, would be greatly appreciated. Why not be like Il Lido's or one of the funnier artistic works (screwing by the sea – see photo) and call it what it is? Life would be so much simpler.
Enough about sculptures I am clearly better suited to understanding food. You will see in the right hand column that I have Il Lido's listed as one of the top dining places in Perth and that's for good reason. I have been several times now for lunch and dinner, and not once have I had a bad experience or had any recommendee's come back disappointed.
I attempted to break the mould and select a new dish to try, despite knowing how good some of my previous meals had been E.g. Pappardelle (pasta) beef cheek ragu. There were a range of options ranging from share plates ($14-$18), to light dishes ($20-$30) and finally main meals E.g. meat, risotto and pasta ($28-$38). I ordered off the light menu selecting the lamb cutlets served with quinoa (pronounced Kin-wa), goats cheese, egg-plant, raisins and cauliflower. Venturing from what I knew and loved took some will power, with cauliflower not being the most appealing ingredient. My fellow grazer ordered the scotch steak on ciabatta bread with pesto, goats cheese and tomato perhaps influenced by my incessant chatter about the dish and another diners recommendation.
Service was good being provided with water and food/wine menus immediately. For fellow avid wine drinkers this is a place for you with an extensive list of imported Italian wines and local wines to choose from. Prices for wine range from $40 right through to well over $200. Based on financial circumstances we opted for the well priced Italian Wine Barone di Valforte. This decision was made not by asking for a recommendation (which would be the sensible thing to do) but rather through the impartial action of shutting the eyes and pointing. Some real wine lovers would explain that the wine was very palatable with undertones of berries and perfect tannins. Not being well-informed in this area, I'm just going to go with the fact that it tasted damn good and help wasn't required to finish the bottle.
Our meals came out at the same time (tick) and were presented nicely (2nd tick) . Cutting into my lamb cutlets it was obvious they had been well rested and cooked to perfection being slightly pink in the middle. The quinoa was well seasoned with the side of goats cheese stopping it from being a potentially dry dish. The small florets of cauliflower were tasty and at no stage did I feel like I was eating Nan's meat and three veg. Eyeing off my fellow grazers meal it was clear that it was equally satisfying with the meal being finished with the statement, "That's possibly the best meal I have had" – a big statement for a dish that is essentially an open steak sandwich.
Although dessert looked great we passed on the option, concerned that we would need the Tonka Truck sculpture to remove us from the premises and get us home. I did however manage to sneak a taste of a friends citrus tiramisu who also happened to be dining there at the same time. Although I love coffee I'm not a huge traditional tiramisu fan, so the citrus twist worked well for me. It probably had a touch too much cream without enough lime zest to really enjoy. More zest would have given the dessert the "zing" which I expect when ordering a citrus dessert.
Positives: Consistency, decor/vibe, imported wine list and perfectly pink lamb.
Negatives: Slightly disappointing dessert and loud setting. Oh and in true Perth style not being able to get a taxi from Cottesloe on St Patrick's day!
Score: 4/5. A moderately priced restaurant serving up fantastic food time and time again.
Next up a review of The Attic – Fremantle
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MLBPool2 & MySQL / MariaDB
When I wrote yesterday introducing MLBPool2, I buried the lede. One of the biggest changes between NFLPool and MLBPool2 is the fact I'm now using MariaDB and MySQL as the backend instead of SQLite, which NFLPool uses. (I did look at PostgreSQL since so many Python developers seem to prefer it, but I've never been able to get a PostgreSQL server up and running on Linux or Mac. My sysadmin skills are nonexistent.)
Since I'm using SQLAlchemy for 90% of the SQL interactions, setting it up was pretty easy, I just needed to make sure when creating the tables I added things like string length where needed. A basic example that shows the difference between the two is the table that stores the division information. In football, it's the NFC East, AFC North etc, and in baseball it's the AL East, NL Central, etc.
In NFLPool it was:
class DivisionInfo(SqlAlchemyBase):
__tablename__ = 'DivisionInfo'
division_id = sqlalchemy.Column(sqlalchemy.Integer, primary_key=True)
division = sqlalchemy.Column(sqlalchemy.String)
And in MLBPool2:
class DivisionInfo(SqlAlchemyBase):
__tablename__ = 'DivisionInfo'
division_id = sqlalchemy.Column(sqlalchemy.Integer, primary_key=True)
division = sqlalchemy.Column(sqlalchemy.String(8))
Easy enough. But since SQLite is a persistent database, I learned the hard way that I need to close each session in MySQL with a
session.close() statement or I see lots of fun errors like this:
OperationalError: (pymysql.err.OperationalError) (1040, 'Too many connections') (Background on this error at: http://sqlalche.me/e/e3q8)
It's taken a lot of trial and error figuring out where I need these. I've learned they have to go before any
return statements and even when I think I have them in all the right places, it turns out I don't. Yesterday I was entering all of the picks for everyone who played in 2017 to do some testing (to see if the app's results and scores match what was done by hand) and after entering six player's picks, I ran into it again. Sure enough, in the PlayerPicks service, I didn't have any
session.close() statements when I returned all of the lists that make up the picks. I had just added Rollbar functionality to the site to keep track of errors and I was pleasantly surprised to learn that when you connect Rollbar to your Github repo, it automatically opens an issue for you on Github with the error. (Pretty cool, Rollbar!)
I'm still a little worried that after I deploy and the site has been up for a while that the "Too many connections" error is going to happen.
The other thing I forget to share was a link to the Github repo for MLBPool2. It's open source under the MIT X11 license. I originally had NFLPool under the GPL but changed it to MIT as well. I liked the idea of it being under the GPL in case anyone ever used it and I could have access to the changes, but let's be honest, the chances that anyone is going to use the codebase is slim to none and I'd rather be more permissive (and I have issues with the Free Software Foundation, but no need to get into that.) The key takeaway is I'm a big believer in open source and I think making it more permissive is the right thing to do.
I'm undecided if I'm going to port NFLPool to MySQL. I think it's probably a better option, but the few how-to's I've read give me pause on how to import the data from SQLite to MySQL. I'm not sure if it's worth the effort considering all of the features I want to back port and / or add to NFLPool. (But that's a different discussion for a different blog post).


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In an amazing turn of events, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals this evening ordered the immediate release of Megan Rice, Michael Walli and Greg Boertje-Obed, the Transform Now Plowshares activists who were serving time in federal prison for their action at the Y12 Nuclear Weapons Complex in Oak Ridge, TN to protest plans for a new multibillion dollar nuclear bomb plant there.
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Though some people often assume it is an easy job, distinguishing between the different kinds of wine is actually a refined art. From reds to whites, the selection seems almost endless, and someone who has had little exposure to this world, is sure to be confused. Though there is no hard and fast rule that says you absolutely must be an expert on the subject, it certainly pays to know your way around the world of wine. You will, at some point need to know something, be it for a dinner with distinguished guests, a gathering at home, or simply for a work event you are responsible for organising. These tips might help you get started.
Whether it be for a date or corporate event, you must pair the wines with the food on offer. If you are responsible for sourcing the wine, then the first thing you need to do is get information on the type of food that is being served. You need to go by red and white wine though. So for instance, you will not go with South African wine for red meats. That is not how it usually works. If you want wine from the region in particular, then break that down into the reds and whites before making your selection. White wine for example, is known to be excellent with fish dishes.
Though we tend to often overlook things like reading the labels of products in general, when it comes to buying wine, you must. You will find that these labels have pretty much all the information you need to make your purchase. Here, the various strong notes and undertones of the wine will be specified. For instance, whether it has spicy flavours, fruity notes and so on. This will also help you understand whether these tastes resonate with you. What is more, you can find out whether it has been recognised in the world, since any awards or titles will also be mentioned on the label.
Though this is not possible where online wine in Myanmar sales are concerned, when buying wine in person, you should consider doing this. Though you might feel you are not all that well-seasoned to make any informed decisions in this regard, over time you will be. It just takes some practice. And though it might feel like there is not much of a difference at first, as your senses become increasingly trained for the job, the better you will be able to differentiate. To put it simply, if you are able to identify a wine's characteristics by smell alone, its taste will be as you expected it to be.
Some people tend to stick within their comfort zones, not just when it comes to wine but with many things in life. However, just like with other aspects, even with wine it helps to expand your horizons. Experiment with different tastes. Otherwise, you will be stuck with the same types of wine which, after a while will no doubt be boring. Which is not a word that is often associated with wine! Keep your eyes and ears open, especially when attending other events. You can learn about the wines they offer so you can try them out for yourself some other time.


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Dylan & Asher on the Wood Stove house
Dylan and Asher were featured on the podcast the Wood Stove House to talk about the new EP and how the band came to be. Check it out here: http://www.woodstovehouse.com/atws-91-brethren/
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Check out Asher on the first episode of the Andy & Patrick show, and like them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/AndyandPatrick?fref=ts or visit their website here: http://andyandpatrick.com
Interview with bad publicity
Click the link below to read the interview Asher did with BAD Publicity.
Not unlike influences including The Avett Brothers and Good Old War, the band has been building a reputation for the versatile musicianship and vocal harmonies they bring to a timeless, accessible indie-folk sound.
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09/09/1980 – Boston Garden, MA, USA
In 1980 Yes did their only album without Jon Anderson. Many people hate this album and many people love it. Both with good reasons.
After Drama, Yes went to tour with this line-up. First, in North America, they found an enthusiastic and receptitive audience. Later, in Europe, they would often find audiences that hated the concerts and screamed they wanted to see the real Yes, with Jon and Rick. Incidentally, Yes would even meet a provisory end due to this.
But this show is from the beginning of North-American tour. The band was playing for just two weeks, and eager to show their new music to the audience. Boston is particularly known for its loud audience, and surely it encouraged the band to put up a better show.
About the show. Trevor Horn did a great job on Drama, in my opinion, singing well and doing things Jon wouldn't do. But he definitely wasn't the right person to sing Jon's songs live. It's so clear here. Yours is no disgrace, the first old song they perform, is rather pathetic. Some other songs, like Parallels and Roundabout, are ok with his vocals, but nothing fantastic.
Highlights are the Drama songs, particularly Machine Messiah and Tempus Fugit, with powerful and tight renditions, close to the studio ones. Another great moment is Chris's solo, featuring the religious song Amazing Grace. He takes all the feeling he can from his Rickenbacker.
Take a look also on the new songs, We Can Fly From Here and Go Through This.
Young Persons Guide To The Orchestra
Does It Really Happen?
Yours Is No Disgrace
Into The Lens
And You And I
Go Through This
Man In The White Car Suite
We Can Fly From Here
Tempus Fugit
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2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted
|"2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted"
|Single by 2Pac and Snoop Doggy Dogg
|from the album All Eyez on Me
|May 7, 1996
|October 1995
|Can-Am Studios (Los Angeles, California)
|Gangsta rap, G-funk
|4:05 (album version)
5:31 (music video)
|Daz Dillinger
|2Pac singles chronology
|Snoop Dogg singles chronology
|Music video
|"2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted" on YouTube
"2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted" is a song written by American hip hop artist 2Pac, Snoop Doggy Dogg and Daz Dillinger for 2Pac's 1996 double album All Eyez on Me. The song is a duet performed by 2Pac and Snoop Dogg. "2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted" was released as promotional single and was the album's second single after "California Love". The song peaked at number 46 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.[1] The song contains an interpolations of "The Message" by Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five and "Radio Activity Rap (Let's Jam)" by MC Frosty and Lovin' C.
"2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted" was later included on 2Pac's Greatest Hits album in 1998. A remix of the song was also featured on the album Nu-Mixx Klazzics in 2003.
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The video was directed by one of 2Pac's production partners, Tracy Robinson. The prelude for the song shows a parody of Biggie Smalls ("Piggy") and Puff Daddy in discussion with Shakur about the November 1994 shooting. The beginning of the scene where Tupac is speaking to Biggie is in reference to the movie Scarface where Tony speaks to his alleged killer before shooting him.
Snoop's first line in the song, "I keep my hand on my gun, 'cause they got me on the run" is a reference to "The Message" by Grandmaster Flash.
It was the final song performed live by both Snoop Dogg & 2Pac (in his last recorded performance) at the House of Blues on July 4, 1996. The concert was released on the Live at the House of Blues album in 2005.
This song was played by Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg as tribute to 2Pac on the 2000 Up In Smoke Tour. The performance included a sample of the 2Pac verse.
On April 15, 2012, the song was played at the Coachella Festival with Snoop Dogg performing with a hologram of 2Pac.
The song featured in the first episode of the TV series Gang Related.
The song was played on 2Pac's biopic, All Eyez On Me (2017), with 2Pac and Snoop in the studio recording the song.
- Engineer: Dave Aron
- Engineer: Rick Clifford
- Assistant engineer: Alvin McGill
- Mixing: David Blake
- Featuring (Rap): Snoop Doggy Dogg
|Chart (1996)
|US Billboard Hot 100[2]
|US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[3]
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay – Issue Date: 1996-06-08" (requires registration). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ^ "2Pac Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "2Pac Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2015.


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This tutorial will cover matrix determinants, limits, and applications of limits with dynamical systems.
Attached is a typeset version of this tutorial.
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The determinant can be studied further by diagonalization and eigentheory. The determinant of the matrix describes the scalar change in volume (or analogue in higher dimensions), and the sign denotes the orientation of the object.
The determinant has a few properties that are important to introduce before proceeding. Let A and B be n x n Matrices. Then:
- det(kA) = kn det(A), where k is a scalar constant
- det(A) = 1/det(A-1)
- det(AB) = det(A)det(B)/>
- det(A) = det(AT), where AT denotes the transpose of A.
Consider A to be a diagonalizable matrix. Then A can be written as A = Q-1DQ.
So consider det(A) = det(Q-1DQ). By the determinant properties, det(A) = det(Q-1)det(D)det(Q). However, since det(Q) = 1/det(Q-1), and multiplication over a field (the reals, complex, or rationals) is associative, det(A) = det(D). By Laplace Expansion, it is easy to see that det(A) is the product of the eigenvalues for A.
Notice that D looks like a transformation matrix for scaling. In fact, each eigenvalue can be associated with an axis, describing the amount the component associated with the axis is scaled. Remember that the eigenvectors form a basis, and basis vectors can be thought of as coordinate axes.
Similarly, diagonalization provides insight into the first determinant property- det(kA) = kndet(A), where k is a constant. Consider kA = k(Q-1DQ). Thus, det(kA) = det(kQ-1DQ) = det(kQ-1)det(kD)det(kQ) = det(kD). As det(D) is the product of the diagonals (the eigenvalues); and kD multiplies each eigenvalue by k, det(kD) = kndet(D) = kn det(A).
The Determinant also answers questions regarding invertibility. To start, let's prove that if A is a square matrix and det(A) != 0, then A is invertible. From the determinant properties, notice that det(A-1) = 1/det(A). So if det(A) = 0, then det(A-1) is undefined. This implies that A-1 is undefined. Hence, it can be concluded that det(A) != 0 if and only if A is invertible. Similarly, since det(A) != 0 is a test for linear independence, a square matrix that is invertible is also linearly independent. Looking at the Determinant and invertibility in terms of eigentheory, it can also be concluded that an eigenvalue of 0 is an equivalent way of saying that A is not invertible. Since det(A) = det(D), and det(D) is the product of the eigenvalues; if det(D) = 0, then an eigenvalue must be 0.
Eigentheory and diagonalization both play a major role in efficiently exponentiating a matrix, including calculating limit(n-->infinity) An.
Consider A to be a diagonalizable matrix. So A = Q-1DQ. Thus, A2 = (Q-1DQ)(Q-1DQ). Since matrix multiplication is associative, A2 = (Q-1D)(QQ-1DQ) = Q-1D2Q. Similarly, A3 = Q-1D3Q. More generally, An = Q-1DnQ. It is much easier to exponentiate n eigenvalues in the Diagonal matrix D than it is to calculate An strictly by multiplying A by itself repeatedly.
In order for lim(n-->infinity) An to exist, two conditions have to be met. The first condition states that, each eigenvalue has to be in the interval (-1, 1]. This means that for each xi, -1 < xi <= 1. Since the eigenvalues are being exponentiated when calculating the limit, each eigenvalue would need to converge to a constant value (0 or 1) in order for lim(n-->infinity) An to converge.
The second condition states that if there is an eigenvalue such that xi = 1, then the dim(Exi), the dimension of the eigenspace associated with xi = 1, must be equal to the algebraic multiplicity of the eigenvalue. In other words, the matrix A must be diagonalizable.
Let's look at an example. Consider the matrix A below:
1 1 0 1
It has the characteristic polynomial f(x) = (x-1)2, so x = 1 with an algebraic multiplicity of 2. The only eigenvector is (1, 0), so the geometric multiplicity of x = 1 is 1. Thus, dim(E1) = 1, so A is not diagonalizable. Therefore, the matrix L = lim(n-->infinity) An does not exist.
Now consider the matrix B:
0.3 0.35 0.7 0.65
It has the characteristic polynomial f(x) = (x-1)(x + .05), with eigenvectors (-.45, -.89) for x = 1, and (-.71, .71) for x = 0.05.
Thus, B can be diagonalized as follows:
|-.75 -.75| |1 0 | |-.45 -.71| |-.94 .47| |0 0.05| |-.89 .71|
Applying the limit on the diagonal matrix produces:
|1 0| |0 0|
And thus, Q-1 (lim(n-->infinity) Dn) Q produce the final matrix for lim(n-->infinity)Bn:
1/3 1/3 2/3 2/3
Applications of Limits- Dynamical Systems
Using diagonalization to calculate the limit of a matrix has widespread applications in a number of different areas where dynamical systems are useful, such as solving systems of differential and difference equations, economics, biology, and graph dynamical systems (such as finite state machines and Markov chains). This section will introduce graph dynamical systems.
First, let's define a dynamical system. It is a model where there are moving parts. A Graph is a relation amongst objects, where the objects are modeled by vertices or nodes, and a relation is denoted by a line connected vertices. These lines are known as edges. A Graph Dynamical System models changes in these objects, which are affected based on the object relations.
Consider a system consisting of three restaurants and 1000 customers. If a customer has a poor experience, he may decide to try another restaurant the next time he eats out. A Graph Dynamical System can be used to model the number of customers who patronize a given restaurant on a given iteration (ie., at t = 0, Bill's Barbeque has 100 patrons, but at t = 1, it only has 90 patrons).
Let's flush out this example a little more with the graph below. Here, there are three restaurants: Bill's BBQ, Yard-house Milkshakes, and Love Shack. At t = 0, Bill's BBQ has 500 customers, Yard-house Milkshakes has 350 customers, and Love Shack has 150 customers. The directed edges denote the ratios or percentages of customers that either stay at the current restaurant or move to a different restaurant. So for example, the edge from Bill's BBQ to itself (this is called a loop) denotes that 65% of its current customers at a given time unit will stay at the restaurant on the next iteration of eating out. So at t = 1, 65% of the original 500 customers at Bill's BBQ will eat there again. Similarly, the directed edge from Bill's BBQ to Love Shack denotes that 20% of the customers at Bills will eat at Love Shack next time. Similarly, the directed edge from Love Shack to Bill's BBQ denotes that 20% of Love Shack's customers will eat at Bill's BBQ next time.
To model this problem, a cost matrix representation will be used. Each cell will model a directed adjacency from one vertex to another. If an adjacency exists (ie., there is directed edge from one vertex to another), the cell takes on the value of the cost. So if there is an edge A -> B, that cell gets the cost of transitioning from A -> B. However, if no directed edge exists from B -> A, then the cost is 0. Similarly, the cost from B -> A may be different than the cost from A -> B, as is shown in the graph above.
So let A = Love Shack, B = Bill's BBQ, and C = Yard-house Milkshakes. The cells are denoted Mij, where i represents the row index and j represents the column index. So M12 represents the directed edge from A -> B. Consider the cost matrix (call it M) below for the graph:
Diagonalizing this matrix yields the eigenpairs:
- x = 1: (-0.577, -0.577, -0.577)
- x = 0.481: (-0.704, 0.692, 0.159)
- x = 0.369: (0.031, -0.488, 0.872)
Thus, the matrix M can be written as:
| -0.727 -0.661 -0.344 | * |1 0 0 | * | -0.577 -0.704 0.031 | | -0.839 0.518 0.320 | |0 0.481 0 | | -0.577 0.692 0.159 | | -0.329 -0.532 0.861 | |0 0 0.369| | -0.577 0.159 0.872 |
Taking lim(n-->infinity) Mn produces the steady state matrix:
|0.42 0.382 0.20| |0.42 0.382 0.20| |0.42 0.382 0.20|
Thus, applying the steady state matrix on the initial distributions through matrix multiplication leaves the final distributions as approximately 323 (exactly 323.282) customers per restaurant on a given iteration in the long run. So: Mn * (150, 500, 350) = (323.282, 323.282, 323.282).


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JUSTICE: Elephants are being killed for profit in India - Sukanya Kadyan
JUSTICE: Elephants are being killed for profit in India - Sukanya Kadyan
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A speeding truck hit two elephants near the Mahamaya flyover in Noida around 5.30am on Friday, killing a 45-year-old female animal and seriously injuring another. Both elephants lay on the road for nearly four hours, causing a huge early-morning traffic gridlock on the busy stretch.
The elephants were finally lifted with cranes and the road cleared for traffic. The injured animal, still in a state of shock, is being treated. Police said the truck was speeding when the driver lost control and hit the two elephants, travelling from Dadri to Wazirabad in Delhi. The truck driver escaped leaving the vehicle behind.
The two mahouts riding the elephants also fell off as the animals came under the wheels of the rogue truck. The mahouts were taken to the district hospital in Noida for treatment by police, who reached the spot on receiving information about the accident from a patrolling PCR.
"We were walking on the side of the road and suddenly without warning a truck hit us with great impact and we were all thrown on the road," said mahout Mukut Kumar.
"When the accident occurred, the elephant named Roopkali, which was killed, fell on its side along with the mahout who was riding on her," said an auto driver, Upender, who was passing by. "We thought the mahout would be killed, but when he was pulled out he was alive, although injured and shaken."
Police called in a veterinary doctor who declared one of the elephants dead. Vets from the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals were also called to the spot to provide medical aid to the injured 30-year old Chanchal.
"Since the Wildlife Trust of India is the organization which handles such emergencies, we provided the injured elephant with first aid and iced her wounds to give her relief," said Dr Preeti from SPCA, Noida. "We also informed WTI, who soon sent their team of doctors to monitor Chanchal's condition."
The WTI doctors, who arrived at the spot at about 9.30am, gave the elephant antibiotics and kept it under observation. It will be transported in a truck to its residence in Wazirabad on Saturday morning.
"The elephant had multiple lacerations and was bruised all over. Also, its right hind leg was badly injured and the animal was in extreme pain. "We have given it painkillers and are going to keep it under observation for 24 hours," said Dr Shanaz Amin from WTI.
The body of the other elephant was taken for an autopsy and the carcass thereafter buried, police said.
Meanwhile, police have arrested the three owners of the elephants, Zaheer, Iqbal and Farooq (who is also the elephant association president) under the wildlife Act.The UN affiliated OIPA in India media adviser Abhishek Kadyan and PFA Haryana director events Sukanya Kadyan demands IPC 120-B also be imposed and the Chief Wild Life Warden of Delhi be arrested for criminal conspiracy against the National heritage animal of India, promoter of this elephant murder as well: Who abused them for pride, we further demands immediate rescue of all captive elephants and introduction of the rules and regulations for the heritage animal of India.
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A Visit to the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society.
On their way out Victor and Mother got a pamphlet with info and the address of the facilities. So on our way to Vancouver yesterday, we passed by to get a closer look at the beautiful birds. (The facilities and place itself is huge!) OWL is made up mostly of volunteers and have been funded solely by the public's donation with no government funding for over four years now. Yeah. They're pretty cool. Oh! By the way, you can click on that link and take a virtual tour of the place and "meet" the birds!
If you're ever in Delta, I'd definitely recommend swinging by this place for an afternoon. It was definitely worth the trip.
While I was up front photographing and peeking through the cages, a volunteer came up the path and announced to everyone that an eagle was about to be released. If we wanted to see, we could come up to the front ... Of course I wanted to see this!
The boy holding Bob (said eagle) was part of the rescue team that answered the call for help with an eagle that had fallen into a pond. He swam out to the bird and brought him back to the van. Bob was emaciated and weak. After about a month of TLC and nutritious food, Bob was healthy, strong and ready to be released into the wild.


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Sky Bet Championship stats XI of April: Aleksandar Mitrovic, Adama Traore and Ruben Neves feature
By Martin Laurence, WhoScored.com
Last Updated: 17/04/20 11:40am
April was a month that left so much unanswered in the Sky Bet Championship ahead of what promises to be one of the most intense last round of fixtures in memory.
While Wolves wrapped up the title and Sunderland suffered back-to-back relegations, as many as five teams will be fighting the drop this Sunday, while there's still both an automatic promotion and play-off place up for grabs.
As ever, WhoScored.com round up the star performers from a remarkable month in the second tier, according to their unique statistical ratings...
Goalkeeper: John Ruddy (Wolves) - 7.03
Wolves have been linked with a move to several goalkeepers already ahead of this summer, but it's fair to say that Ruddy would feel hard done by if he was not given the chance to prove his Premier League pedigree once more. The 31-year-old understandably is not the busiest of keepers in the Championship but kept five consecutive clean sheets in April as Wolves secured the title.
Right-back: Henrik Dalsgaard (Brentford) - 7.39
It looked like being a superb month for Brentford that would leave them in with a fighting chance of a play-off place but April ended on a sour note with a surprise defeat to Barnsley. There were still some strong performances for the Bees, however, not least from right-back Dalsgaard, who opened his account for the club with the winner at Forest and helped Dean Smith's side to three clean sheets.
Centre-back: Sean Morrison (Cardiff) - 7.83
Solid as a rock all season, Morrison has epitomised Cardiff's defensive resolve whilst also proving to be a valuable source of goals in the Bluebirds' bid for automatic promotion. The centre-back took his tally for the season to seven with three goals last month, including a match-winning double at Hull to leave Neil Warnock's side in the driving seat for second spot ahead of the final day of the season.
Centre-back: Curtis Davies (Derby) - 7.68
It's been a difficult few months for Derby, but Gary Rowett's side remain in pole position to claim that crucial final play-off place, owing a great deal to Davies' displays at the back. The experienced defender made the most interceptions in the Championship last month (23), and his reading of the game, in general, allows the 33-year-old to be in the right place at the right time more often than not.
Left-back: George Friend (Middlesbrough) - 7.51
It was mission accomplished for Boro in April, who knew that a play-off finish was the best they could hope for and secured it with four wins in six games. Left-back Friend was one of a number of players in strong form for the Teessiders, scoring a decisive goal against Bristol City and impressing in a crucial win over Millwall, winning 12 aerial duels in that game.
Right wing: Adama Traore (Middlesbrough) 8.1
Perhaps the in-form Championship player heading into the play-offs, Traore is an unstoppable force for Boro at present. Few would have predicted that Tony Pulis would be the first manager to really put his full faith in the Spaniard but the winger has repaid him in spades, and criticisms of his lack of end product are now being silenced. The 22-year-old registered the most assists in the league last month (four) to take his tally into double figures for the season, while still completing a typically ludicrous number of dribbles - 46 in April alone.
Central midfield: Jack Grealish (Aston Villa) - 8.09
Set to come face to face with former team-mate Traore in the play-offs later this month, it may well come down to which of the two talismanic youngsters can carry their form forward when it matters most. Grealish has certainly been at his best for some time now, and with two goals and an assist in April, his importance to Villa is growing with every game. Deployed in a more involved, central position, the 22-year-old playmaker created the second most chances (19) and completed the second most dribbles (27) in the league last month.
Central midfield: Ruben Neves (Wolves) - 7.96
With crucial, stunning strikes against both Cardiff and Derby to effectively assure top spot and promotion for Wolves, the priority for the club this summer will surely be to hold onto Neves. The Portugal international arrived with some fanfare but has arguably exceeded expectations, dictating play for Nuno Espirito Santo's side, with his composure and range of passing attracting the interest of some top Premier League clubs.
Left wing: Harry Wilson (Hull) - 7.71
One of a number of loanees to make a real impact since arriving in January, Liverpool will be just as thrilled as Hull with the way that the 21-year-old Wales winger's stint at the KCOM Stadium has panned out. He has steered the Tigers clear of a hellish relegation dogfight on the final day with four of seven goals since signing for the club coming in April, along with a further assist. A direct hand in 10 goals in just 12 Championship appearances suggests that next season could be a big one for Wilson.
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Striker: Lukas Jutkiewicz (Birmingham) - 8.0
While defeat to QPR last time out has left a nail-biting final game for Birmingham, if it were not for Jutkiewicz's dramatic upturn in form things could have been a whole lot worse. In 12 Championship starts before April the striker had failed to score or assist a single goal but he had a direct hand in four of the Blues' five strikes last month (three goals, one assist) to ensure that the fate of Garry Monk's side is still in their own hands.
Striker: Aleksandar Mitrovic (Fulham) - 8.02
While there have been a number of star performers in Fulham's remarkable 23-game unbeaten run - the equivalent of half a season in the Championship - simply put, were it not for the arrival of Mitrovic the Cottagers would not have a prayer of automatic promotion. The Serb has been an inspired signing with five goals in April taking his league tally to 12 in 16 appearances, if the Londoners do manage to leapfrog Cardiff on the final day the 23-year-old must go down as one of the best January window signings in history.


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Welcome To Rushmore
This is a truly unique area in terms of historical landscape with a rich archaeological heritage and diversity of flora and fauna. Today, the Estate is involved in a variety of activities including farming, forestry, conservation, leisure and sporting pursuits.Rushmore is contained within the Cranborne Chase, an ancient deer forest where King John came to hunt within which the "Chase Rights" applied from the Saxon period until 1828.
Visiting the Estate
Past & Present
Much of the present day character of the Estate was shaped by Lt General Pitt Rivers who inherited the Estate in 1880. He created a deer park and ornamental parkland where today the Rushmore Park Golf Club is located, and carried out a wide variety of landscape planting including what are now spectacular beech avenues and belts.He went on to create the Larmer Tree Pleasure Gardens for the entertainment and enlightenment of the local people. The gardens contain a unique collection of buildings including a temple and theatre, a dell water garden, Nepalese buildings and an interesting collection of trees and shrubs.


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Before everyone gets too busy preparing for Christmas, me and the 3 week old guy would like to take this opportunity to greet you all a Merry Christmas! 🎅 It's rather chaotic at home now. With Mr. D's recent surgery (4 stitches on the head and metal rods embedded on his bones), my postpartum recovery, … Continue reading
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Our brand new baby boy!
Hello people! I'd like to introduce you guys to the newest addition to our family! This little dude's name is Sinag Isidro. He was born on December 4 weighing 7.3 lbs. Sinag in Filipino means "ray" as in "rays of the sun". We wanted a first name that is strongly Filipino and would be a … Continue reading
9th Month + My pregnancy journey
Hello dear readers! I have fantastic news! I've already given birth! But I didn't want to have to skip the 9th month update altogether. I also want to fondly reminisce the wonderful journey I had in this second pregnancy. I was 39 weeks when this photo was taken. I remember going out for pasta and … Continue reading


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They want what?
"Liberals Want Their Own Network", the headline read.
Uh, I don't get it. The Liberals seem to think they don't have a "network"? Uh, I'll take, "What is ABC, NBC and CBS News? for $100, Alex". I mean, c'mon, I'm Conservative, sure, but not really *that* conservative and even I can see the massive Liberal bias in the media. So, what in the name of all that is holy and unholy do they really want? Oh, I'd say they want to cram their nutty, fringey wacked-out ideas down our throats. But, that's just a guess.


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Sell Used Appliances - a Red Hot Small Business that is Always in Demand
How I Got Started Buying and Flipping Used Appliances on Craigslist and Yard Sales
That was such a Blessing and My Local Appliance Repair Company was... Born!!
I talk to Customers everyday that are fed-up with spending $600 to $1200 for a Top Load washer & dryer or $2000 to $3000 for the Front Load Set and then have to repair them in 2 to 4 years on average. I purchased this set of Whirlpool front load washer & dryer set for $100 ($50 each).
I will need to put a few bucks in them and sell them easily for $1000 to $1500. Everyone has Appliances and as most of You already know (just by the appliances you have) they are always breaking or need repairs.
With the Economy & the Job Market being what it is... Everyone is trying to Save Money anywhere they can and Used Appliances is Definitely One of Them!
- Appliance are super easy to sell. Everyone is trying to save a buck now a days. All they want is a fairly good looking appliance in decent shape. Because washers, dryer, refrigerators are a must have in every household. You want have ANY problem selling them.
- What is it worth? Most people have NO idea what an appliance is worth when it doesn't work. Most of the time it is a simple repair, we live in a "I want it now" generation and they will place it on the lawn or call someone to pick it up (that should be you, I will show you how).
- Competition is NO problem. Most people don't want to deal with moving appliances or don't have the means (truck, dolly, tools). That just means that the opportunity for you to get those appliances free or cheap are much greater.
What Are You Going Learn? How to Have a Successful Sell Used Appliance Business from the Start
- How to Get Started in the Sell Used Appliance Business
- Best Appliances to Buy & Sell - Choose the right appliances & avoid costly mistakes
- How to Find Free & Cheap Appliances - How to get appliances for free or extremely cheap
- Tools Needed - What tools you need to get started (just a few common tools)
- Appliance Buying - What appliances to buy that make the most profit
- Appliance Selling - How to Sell Appliances & have a list of hungry customers waiting for your next appliance
- Appliance Repair (All Major Appliances) - Instant access to our Troubleshooting Repair & Shortcuts members area with continuous updates & tips...
- Cleaning & Painting - How to clean & paint the appliances. The phrase "a picture is worth a thousand words" is definitely true with appliances... the better they look, the more you make!
- Growing Your Business - How to grow your appliance business... the right way! Customer Service is #1. When done right they will help you grow your business beyond your wildest dreams.
- Appliance Parts - Where to find discount parts, get the parts you need at wholesale prices.
- How to Advertise Your Appliances - the right title, keywords and description
- Where to Advertise - Craigslist, LetGo, etc...
- Most Reliable Appliances - What appliance brands and models are the most reliable and the least problems
This is the most important element of the Sell Used Appliance Business. Without the Supply of Appliances, you want have a successful business. And NOT just any supply! You don't want to be a junk collector. You want quality, cheap, low repair & free appliances. We have created a form and a website (if you need one), that will have people calling you to pickup their appliance(s). I cannot count the number of appliances that I have gotten for free because it needed a part that cost $6 and I sold the appliance for $125 - $175.
I cannot begin to tell you if you do this business the right way. You will NOT be able to get the appliances fast enough and you will have a waiting list of customers waiting for your appliances before you get them. Everyone is trying to save money any way that they can. They will search websites like; Craigslist, LetGo,etc. to save hundreds of dollars. Their mindset is why spend $500 to $1500 for a washing machine, that you can get for $200 - $300 or less. Why pay $800 to $1000 for a stove, that you can buy for $225 - $275? They know that Craigslist & LetGo has great deals for appliances and YOU want to have your appliances listed on these site.
Unlimited Income
You want to find appliances that will make you a "Pure Profit" of $100 to $200 or more. Pure Profit is after parts and cost (if you paid for the appliance). Don't forget you want the highest quality appliances for the lowest price. They sell so much faster and for a lot more money. And when you can sell them as a set (even if they don't match exactly), your profit will go thru the roof!!
Early Bird Get's the Worm
When you find a good deal. Don't procrastinate when there are good deals to be had. When someone call you or you hear of a good deal, stop what you are doing or send someone to take a look at the appliance and buy it if it is a good deal. If you have to pick it up later... that's fine. How do you know what a good deal is? It's in our course.
Clean Your Appliances
Clean Appliances sell like "hot cakes"! Think about it like this. Would you buy a dirty smelly car? Of course not! Also, when you clean your appliances you will get a much higher price for them. And your reputation for clean appliances will grow your business much, much faster. It doesn't take much to clean an appliance. We will show you how in the course.
Appliance Repair Training - Save You Big Time
If your Sell Used Appliance Business is going to be a success and provide the most profit. You will need to know how to repair/fix the appliances... yourself! If you have to pay someone to repair the appliances, you are losing a LARGE percentage of your profit. Also, when you have to depend on a repairman showing up when he/she is suppose to. You will lose sales as well. People that need an appliance will NOT wait until you get your appliances repaired. They will buy from whoever has one clean and ready to sell. Our course will provide you with all the training you need.
Quality Appliances... First
We teach you what brands and models of appliances that are the most reliable, least problems and sell fast. You should NEVER sell an appliance that you would not own yourself or that you know will cause major problems in a very short period of time. Remember this is NOT just about making money, it's about providing quality appliances and growing your business with integrity.
What Tools are Needed?
Most of tools you need, you already have in your garage or around the house. Here are just a few that I recommend to get started;
- Vehicle capable of moving appliances - truck or van. If you don't have one borrow one from a relative until you can afford to get one. If you have to, rent one on the days you need it.
- Hand Truck or Dolly - This is a must. Again, if you need to borrow one when you first get started that's fine. You should be able to buy one soon. I have one now that is "worth it's weight in gold". It has the strap that will keep you from dropping the appliance, you can go up and down stairs with it. It is a one man appliance moving machine. You will see it in the course. Pays for itself a thousand times.
- Tie Down Straps - This is needed to secure the appliance to the truck or van and to keep from damaging the appliance in transport. You don't need to buy anything expensive. Purchase them from Walmart.
- Basic Tools - Again, just some basic tools like; pliers, screw drivers, socket set, etc...
- Appliance Paint - usually white or a can of comet (this works wonders to remove scratches)
Don't start out investing in high end tools or equipment. As the business grows use that money to purchase the upgrade tools and equipment that you desire.
Yes, this is a very good business to start. I believe anyone can do this business with the right attitude, motivation, drive and mentor.
However, as with any business when you first start, there will some challenges. But, they don't outweigh the enjoyment that comes with being your own boss, making your own hours, quality of life, unlimited income potential, possibly leaving a legacy for your children and building something you can be proud of.
If you are interested in starting a Sell Used Appliance Business full time or part time... we can help. I created this course and membership to help as many people as possible to Start their Own Business. You can start this business or you may find you like the Appliance Industry and want o Start Your Own Appliance Repair Company. Whatever you choose we can help.
The Appliance Industry is an awesome trade to learn and one of the most import aspects... it works anywhere! As you know every household as appliances... every city, state and country.


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Rexrob Engineering Ltd. are a new engineering company who have recently taken a long term lease in Building 109 at the Humber Enterprise Park. The company offers quality engineering services from a high end precision machine and fabrication shop.
Director Jon Rex is quoted as saying " I feel my vast experience and knowledge of the industry as well as the employment of skilled men with 'hands on' product knowledge, will be a massive benefit and aid the success of my own, and with key support, other local companies".
The company have invested in new plant and equipment, offering engineering solutions utilising state of the art machinery:
Rexrob Engineering Ltd. also have capabilities to weld and fabricate ferrous and non-ferrous metals, working to customer drawings as well offering bespoke solutions to customer requirements. In addition, the company can also supply skilled men to attend site to perform various tasks and installations.
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Money was missing and who had taken it? Our investigations team followed due process and methodologies and the employee admitted committing the crime before the voice polygraph test was even conducted. A full statement was taken and a positive arrest made. Broubart regularly tests our own staff to ensure compliancy and clean records from our staff to offer our clients the best service.
The alarm was activated by the security officer on site who saw intruders running from a vehicle while he was on patrol. The client, Mr Crossman of East London Truck and Bus, was very happy with the prompt response from our armed response and managers and with the fixing of the cut fence. A happy client Mr Crossman of East London Truck and Bus.
In 2007 Broubart Security moved into our new renovated headquarters at 151 Oxford Street in East London after relocation from Port Elizabeth, where Andre Wood could lead the company administratively into a new era.
Mr Magadla started as a security officer with Broubart Security in 2003 and through his work ethic and attitude was promoted to a site commander in 2008. His commitment to the company and his passion for the industry led to Mr Magadla being selected in 2013. He excelled in this new position and in 2014 he was again promoted, this time to a managerial position.


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NARSTO's organizational structure is designed to facilitate the participation of all parties interested in planning, sponsoring, or performing NARSTO research or assessment activities. The structure provides standing groups of technical experts for advising NARSTO management and for reviewing NARSTO technical products.
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UPDATE 6/27/11: The Mystery Bunny has been identified thanks to forum member cuddles2000! While visiting her local BuildaBear store, she received a flyer with information on some new bears being released this summer. Included on the flyer was information about a collection of "BFF" bears….and the pink bunny is one of them! Thanks so much for solving the mystery.
A few of our members have reported spotting a mystery bunny rabbit in Bearville today. She is dressed in a school outfit and holding what appears to be a golden ticket. What could this mean? Is it a new bear for back to school? Only time will tell…..
UPDATE: The mystery bunny has now disappeared from Bearville! That makes it even more of a mystery…..
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TMK Paid off Eurobonds in the Amount of US$231 million
TMK, one of the world's leading producers of tubular products for the oil and gas industry, announces full redemption of the loan participation notes due in January 2018 (ISIN: XS0585211591) in the total nominal value of US$ 231 million on January 29, 2018.
The US$500-million eurobonds with a coupon rate of 7.75% and a 7-year maturity were issued by TMK Capital SA on January 27, 2011 to finance a loan to PAO TMK. Part of the issue in the amount of US$269 million was repurchased earlier under tender offers and cancelled.
On the date of the announcement, TMK has outstanding eurobonds due in April 2020 in the total amount of $500 million with a coupon rate of 6.75% and a 7-year maturity.
TMK Paid off Eurobonds in the Amount of US$231 million


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Are any of you guys "Sex and the City" fans? It was so popular when I was in college but I never got around to watching it. Now I am catching reruns and love it! The cool thing is that there is a new show out called "Carrie Diaries", which is about Carrie Bradshaw in her younger years. It is so good! I am catching up on the newest episode as I type this.
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Marsha was dripping like dough. Little pieces were just falling off her once perfect body in disgusting blobs on the kitchen floor. Daniel could only pick up the little bits as they fell off. Sure he had a cold and was pretty out of it but that was no reason for him to allow Marsha's flesh to be discarded. Marsha was annoyed as she was trying to cook dinner and could not figure out what that over the counter drug fiend was doing. Who was right, who was wrong? Really, it doesn't matter because soon afterwards Daniel had to puke, but it was only dry heaves.
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Build self- confidenceBy Country News
The search for the 2019 Finley Showgirl and Junior Show Ambassador is on.
The Finley Show Society is calling all local women aged between 18 and 24 to sign up for the showgirl competition, while anyone aged between 16 and 19 can nominate to be the ambassador.
Finley has been successful in the competitions in recent years with 2017 winner Maicie Close travelling to Sydney for the state finals.
Last year's Finley Showgirl Michelle Barnes said entering was a worthwhile experience.
''The showgirl competition is not a beauty pageant,'' Miss Barnes said.
''It's a chance to make new friends and it really helped me build on my self-confidence.
''It's all about supporting your community and local show, plus learning new skills. I absolutely loved being the Finley Showgirl.''
Miss Barnes is also a former Finley Junior Show Ambassador and went on to win the Goulburn Valley Riverina Shows Association's Junior Show Ambassador for 2018.
''In interviews and speeches you discuss fixing farming and promoting it for the younger generation. Like the showgirl competition I was able to network with other people who have similar interests to me.''
The Finley Showgirl winner will claim $150, and the prize for the Junior Show Ambassador is $100. There are also prizes for finishing second.
Judging for both competitions will take place before show day in September.
■To register, phone 0499 872 437.