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How one of the NFL's greats honors fellow Cardinal Pat Tillman
It was a big weekend for the Arizona Cardinals. The team has been struggling this season and they were looking to roll into Green Bay and hand the vaunted Packers their first loss at home. It was a special game for a number of reasons, but for Larry Fitzgerald, it allowed him to participate in the NFL's "My Cause, My Cleats" campaign.
The star wideout is one of the greatest players in the NFL today, and his cleats bore the name and likeness of one of the NFL's legends – Pat Tillman.
NFL uniform wear is incredibly strict, and the league is known to hand down steep fines to players who step onto the field out of regs. But during the "My Cause, My Cleats" weekend, 800 select players get to sport customized cleats that raise awareness and funds for their personal causes, from fighting colon cancer to ending sex trafficking. Larry Fitzgerald wanted to honor the men and women who serve in the U.S. military.
As an Arizona Cardinal, that meant honoring the legacy of Pat Tillman.
Fitzgerald's cleats were custom-made by Miami, Florida-based Marcus Rivero of Soles by Sir. He incorporated an image of Pat Tillman himself, as well as the name of former Arizona Senator, John McCain, who died earlier in 2018. The designer also added the name of Fitzgerald's grandfather, who served in the Korean War.
Beyond simply making and wearing the custom cleats, the Cardinals wide receiver gave a special experience to two U.S. Army veterans and Pat Tillman scholars, Joseph Wheaton and Jameson Lopez. Wheaton is a native of northern Maine who joined the military after the attacks of September 11, 2001. Lopez is member of the Quechan Tribe from Arizona's Colorado River Valley.
The Cardinals wide receiver gave the two scholars a tour of the Cardinals facility, a chance to meet the trainers and staff, and presented them each with a Pat Tillman Cardinals jersey.
Fitzgerald's custom "My Cause, My Cleats" wear, honoring Pat Tillman, Arizona Sen. John McCain, and his own grandfather, a Korean War veteran.
The mission of the Tillman Foundation is to empower military veterans and military spouses to become the next generation of great American leaders. More than 580 Tillman Scholars around the country are tackling the widespread issues surrounding national security, healthcare, technology, civil rights, and education.
"I've always just had so much respect for everything the organization and foundation has done," Fitzgerald said.
Fitzgerald and the Cardinals improved to 3-9 with a win over Green Bay at home as Fitzgerald caught three passes for 48 yards wearing his custom Pat Tillman-inspired cleats.
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This Navy SEAL was wounded during the frantic search for Bowe Bergdahl
On June 21, a former Navy SEAL testified that his military career ended when he was shot in the leg during a hastily planned mission to find Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl after the soldier left his post in Afghanistan.
Retired Senior Chief Petty Officer James Hatch told the judge that his team had about 90 minutes to plan their mission and board helicopters after receiving information about Bergdahl's purported whereabouts shortly after he disappeared in 2009. While pursuing enemy fighters on foot, Hatch was hit by fire from an AK-47. Hatch says he survived because members of his team quickly applied a tourniquet while waiting for a medical helicopter.
"They saved me from bleeding to death for sure," he testified during the pretrial hearing. Hatch, who entered the courtroom with a service dog and a limp, said he's had 18 surgeries because of the wound.
Bowe Bergdahl. Photo via NewsEdge.
Also on June 21, the military judge told defense attorneys they can ask potential military jurors about President Donald Trump on a lengthy written questionnaire. Defense lawyers have argued Trump's criticism of Bergdahl will prevent him from getting a fair trial on charges of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy.
Prosecutors want to use the injuries to Hatch and others as evidence during sentencing if Bergdahl is convicted. The judge, Col. Jeffery Nance, already ruled that the injury evidence can't be used during the guilt-or-innocence phase of the trial scheduled for October.
A legal scholar not involved in the case, Eric Carpenter, said the decision on the injuries could be pivotal.
"This evidence has already been excluded from the guilt phase of the trial, and if it is excluded during the sentencing phase, the heart of the government's case will be gone," said Carpenter, a former Army lawyer who teaches law at Florida International University. "This might make the government more receptive to a deal."
Photo from Wikimedia Commons.
Defense attorney Eugene Fidell declined to say after the hearing whether his client is interested in a plea bargain.
The topic also came up during the hearing. Defense attorneys asked the judge to rule that any alleged desertion ended when Bergdahl was captured by the Taliban hours after he left the remote post. They say the determination is needed so they can advise their client on how to plead to the desertion charge.
"We need to know so we can tell Sgt. Bergdahl what the consequences are," Fidell told the judge, Col. Jeffery R. Nance.
Nance responded that Bergdahl can choose to plead guilty to the lesser offense of unauthorized absence, or AWOL, but that prosecutors could continue pursuing the more serious desertion charge if they weren't satisfied. The judge said he would rule later on the defense's arguments about the duration of Bergdahl's absence.
A U.S. Army soldier from 1st Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, Task Force Black Hawk, conducts a foot patrol in the small village of Yayah Khel, March 10, 2012. DoD Photo by Sgt. Ken Scar.
The judge also said he would rule later on a motion to dismiss the misbehavior-before-the-enemy charge, which could land Bergdahl in prison for life. Defense attorneys say prosecutors chose the wrong building blocks for the offense because the actions cited in the charge wouldn't be independently criminal, an argument that prosecutors dispute.
Later in the hearing, Nance said he would allow the defense to probe potential jurors' feelings about Trump in a questionnaire being sent in the coming weeks. Prosecutors have objected to 17 of the approximately 40 questions, including ones asking how prospective panel members voted in the presidential election.
"I'm going to let you ask pretty much all the questions, but with some changes to address the government's concerns," Nance said.
Nance asked for further written arguments before the questionnaire is finalized. The judge previously said he would allow the defense wide leeway to question potential jurors, even though he rejected a motion to dismiss the case over Trump's comments entirely in a February ruling.
Former President Obama and Bowe Bergdahl's parents. Photo from the Obama White House Archives.
Bergdahl left his remote post in Afghanistan in 2009 and was subsequently held by the Taliban and its allies for about five years. The military probe of Bergdahl began soon after he was freed from captivity on May 31, 2014 in exchange for five Taliban prisoners. Former President Barack Obama was criticized by Republicans who claimed he jeopardized the nation's security with the trade.
Bergdahl, who has been assigned to desk duty at a Texas Army base, has said he walked off his post to cause alarm and draw attention to what he saw as problems with his unit.
6 myths civilians believe about Marines
Posted On August 12, 2018 18:10:35
Since Nov. 10th, 1775, the Marine Corps' rich history of kicking ass and taking names has charmed Americans and earned their respect all across the United States. Because of that, civilians see Marines in a different perspective than the Navy, Air Force, or even Army.
Since every branch of the military has a particular image that the general population associates them with, we asked several civilians, "What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think about the Marines?"
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Here's what they said:
1. They have to be super patriotic to join
Most of them are, but others just couldn't see themselves serving in another branch.
Now I'm joining the Corps! (Images via Giphy)
2. All Marines have to go war and fight
Not true. The Marines Corps is made of several different elements other than the infantry, like aircraft maintenance, logistics, and duties that cause your Marine to sit in an office and analyze intel all day — so breathe easy, momma bear.
Dammit, Carl! (Images via Giphy)
3. They're all excellent shots with a rifle
Most are, but a low number of recruits score just high enough to earn the "rifle marksman" medal, a.k.a. the "pizza box." All Marines must rifle qual before they can graduate from basic training, but it takes extra training and skill to earn higher levels of marksmanship.
Ask a Marine to explain this joke. (Images via Giphy)
4. They're buff and strong
Most are pretty jacked, but many are just normal size — they make it up by having tons of heart.
Oh, Master Sergeant! (Images via Giphy)
5. They are mean and scary as hell
Marines can get pretty intense, but that just shows their passion. While a Marine can get super scary (especially when they gain rank or come in contact with people they just don't like), some get by with just a quiet intensity.
But most of the time they're fun loving. (Images via Giphy)
6. They're brainwashed in boot camp
Negative, Ghost Rider.
They are just influenced to love their country and branch of service at an exceptionally high level through various mental and physical activities.
They have to be, to carry out the missions they're are asked to do.
Sometimes this involves screaming while brushing their teeth — which may happen. (Images via Giphy)Can you think of any others? Comment below.
A Bulgarian just bought an attack helicopter to personally fight terrorism
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According to The Daily Mail and The Sun, a Bulgarian "migrant hunter", Dinko Valev, has somehow managed to get his hands on an ex-Bulgarian Air Force Mil Mi-24 Hind hybrid gunship/light troop carrier, and has added it to his small arsenal of military gear, which also includes a pair of armored personnel carriers (APCs). Valev, a former semi-professional wrestler, made headlines in Europe for forming small posses of Bulgarian locals to chase down illegal immigrants and, who he calls, potential terrorists from Turkey. The Bulgarian government allegedly helped him acquire the two APCs just last year, while ISIS put a bounty on his head for $50,000 USD.
There aren't any indications that point towards Valev's new Hind's operational status, and there's nothing to suggest that the aircraft is even flightworthy at all. However pictures of the aircraft show the Hind's chin turret still equipped with the barrels of a Yak-B 12.7mm 4-barrel Gatling cannon, though those barrels could possibly be plugged and the internal mechanisms removed or disabled. Also noticeable in the picture are two empty UB-32 rocket launcher pods, attached to the port wing of the aircraft. The short video also took a look inside the Hind's surprisingly clean front cockpit, though the rear cockpit, where the main flight control systems are, wasn't shown. Valev indicates that he'll use this Hind to continue his "jihadi-hunting" activities to an even greater magnitude than before. How he'll actually get the Hind working, armed or even up in the air at all is an entirely different question altogether.
A left side view of a Soviet-made Mi-24 Hind-D assault helicopter in-flight.
It actually isn't all that difficult to get your hands on old Soviet-era military hardware, and a buyer's options list ranges anywhere from worn-out utility trucks to fighter jets, and everything in between. Just last year, the Albanian government put up a number of retired yet still flightworthy fighter aircraft for sale as part of a massive downsizing of their military. Bids for the aircraft, which included an assortment of MiG-15, -17 and -19 fighters, began at a whopping $8,600 USD… meaning that just about anybody could have actually entered the bidding process to pick up an aircraft! That, of course, doesn't include certification, operations, parts and maintenance costs, but that's still a relative steal!
As for helicopters, you can even find yourself a Mil Mi-24 Hind via a number of websites online, set up by small enterprises which got a hold of a considerable chunk of Soviet-manufactured military gear around and after the fall of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s. When it became unsustainable for the Russian military to continue to operate the large numbers of aircraft, tanks, armored vehicles, etc. it had amassed during the Cold War, entire regiments and brigade-sized elements were retired, their hardware either left to rust and rot on abandoned airfield, sold off at cut rates to other countries, or pawned off (sometimes illegally) to individual buyers. In 2015, everybody's favorite online auctioneer, eBay, actually put up a Mi-24 for sale, retailing at $4,000,000 USD. Apparently, everything about this particular Hind was operational, save for its weapons, which were removed.
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Organizations like Russian Military, based out of the United Kingdom, are another option for folks looking to get their hands on old Soviet planes, tanks and other military vehicles. They too offered a Mil Mi-24 Hind at one point, though without a price listed on their official website. This particular helo was de-militarized, possibly used as a prop in a few movies, and left in a state of disassembly, though it was apparently fully capable of being reassembled and flown. It's unclear whether or not it sold.
The NSA needs teenagers to protect democracy
Remember your first summer job? This author's was as a door corp member, a host, at his local Waffle House. He was fine at that job and terrible as a waiter on Sunday mornings. But the NSA has a program for teens who want to make a bigger impact: Come to the NSA as an intern before college. And the benefits are better than what this author gets now.
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The Gifted Talented STEM Program seeks high school students with credits for physics, calculus, and either computer science, programming, or engineering. Combine those credits with a 1200 or above on the SAT or 25 or above on the ACT, and those students can get a job at an actual spy agency.
The students work full-time over the summer for between 10 and 12 weeks. Benefits include paid time off, holiday and sick leave, housing assistance, free courses, and travel reimbursement.
If the students are really interested in the NSA for a career, they can then enroll in the Stokes Educational Scholarship Program as well. That has all the same benefits of the GT STEM Program, but they also get up to ,000 in tuition assistance, health and life insurance, and credit toward federal retirement.
In addition to the technical internships, the NSA has a language program for high school seniors with an aptitude for the Chinese, Russian, Korean, Farsi, or Arabic languages. There are also high school work-study programs where students work 20 to 32 hours a week during the school year, earning about -12 an hour.
Now, students with those great academic credentials can make real contributions to national security, but the NSA is pretty open about why they really want students to come to the agency for a few summers in a row.
It helps them poach talent away from Silicon Valley.
The NSA is part of the Department of Defense, and it's the military's primary arm for cyber security and defense as well as other espionage activities. It absolutely needs top-tier computer talent to do its job and to protect American service members and enable offensive activities across the globe.
But recruiting that talent is tough, especially since software and computer companies have deeper pockets and are looking for the same people. So the NSA hopes that, by allowing the students to see the meaningful impact of their work early on, those same students will come back to the agency after graduation.
In fact, all students that complete their degree on the Stokes scholarship are required to work at the NSA for 1.5 times their length of study. So, six years for the average bachelor's degree and nine years for the average master's program.
Students can apply to the current batch of work-study jobs through October 31, while next summer's GT and Stokes slots are open for applications through November 15. Remember that next year is 2020, and there's another election coming up. The NSA is one of the agencies charged with safeguarding those elections, so this year's interns could be in for an interesting summer.
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First Army goes back to basics to prepare for the ACFT
The upcoming Army Combat Fitness Test is intended to improve soldier readiness, transform the Army's fitness culture, reduce preventable injuries, and enhance mental toughness and stamina.
But the new test leaves one question: How do soldiers train safely?
First Sgt. Daniel Ramirez, the first sergeant for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, First Army, answered this question for his soldiers by partnering with a local functional fitness gym. He and fifteen other soldiers of the Detachment recently attended a four-day, in-depth class at Foundation in East Moline, Illinois on proper techniques for lifting, squatting, and other exercises essential to safe completion of the ACFT. The goal of the workshop was to "Train the Trainer," enabling First Army personnel to be subject-matter experts in advising their teammates on safe and efficient methods of exercise.
"We want to get everyone on the same page technique-wise so we can prevent injuries," said Ramirez. The Foundation coaches, Ramirez said, were ideal instructors, due to their knowledge and experience.
Soldiers of First Army practice lifting techniques and proper lifting posture at Foundation in East Moline, Illinois.
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Command Sgt. Maj. Todd Sims, Command Sgt. Maj. First Army, also attended the training. He agreed with the idea of partnering with fitness professionals to learn the fundamentals.
"It's crucial to have a better understanding of what we are asking our soldiers to do," explained Sims. "By working with professionals in this, it's only going to build our knowledge base when we go back and train the rest of the team."
Brandon Bartz, Co-Owner of Foundation in East Moline, Illinois, observes Soldiers of First Army practicing their technique that will be used during the standing power throw of the Army Combat Fitness test.
Brandon Bartz and Josiah Lorentzen, owners of the Foundation, instructed the soldiers in the proper exercise techniques.
"We just want to help the soldiers get ready for the new test," explained Bartz. "We just want all of you to be able to train effectively and safely."
In addition to developing First Army's philosophy as a team of Fit Army Professionals and preparing for the fitness test, the event also strengthened ties to the local community and the Rock Island Arsenal.
Josiah Lorentzen and Brandon Bartz, Owners of Foundation, in East Moline, Illinois, demonstrate the proper dead lift technique to First Army Soldiers.
"It's awesome to work these soldiers, said Lorentzen. "They are close to home, so we love getting to work with them whenever we can."
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US may have to consider firing on Iranian boats after latest attack
On Monday, Iranian-backed Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen launched an attack on a Saudi Arabian naval vessel using suicide boats, or fast attack craft laden with explosives.
According to Fordham University maritime law professor and former US Navy Commander Lawrence Brennan, "this attack is likely to impact US naval operations and rules of engagement (ROE) in nearby waters."
The year 2016 saw an unprecedented spike in the number of incidents at sea between the US Navy and fast-attack craft of the Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), at least one of which required the US Navy to open fire with warning shots.
Meanwhile, Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen had a blockbuster year in 2016, using an anti-ship missile to hit an Emirati naval vessel and then firing a salvo of missiles at US Navy ships in October.
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The US Navy successfully fended off the Houthi missile attack and retaliated by destroying three radar sites in Houthi-controlled Yemen. At the time, US officials and experts contacted by Business Insider concluded that Iran likely supplied the missiles to the Houthis.
But the latest attack on the Saudis may give the US Navy pause in the future.
In a questionable video released of the attack, people near the camera can be heard shouting slogans like "death to America," "death to Israel," and "death to Jews!" One Pentagon official told the Washington Examiner that the Houthis may have mistaken the Saudi ship they attacked for a US Navy ship, though another official denied it.
In any case, the US Navy frequently deals with Iranian fast-attack craft swarming its vessels and approaching very closely. In one case last year, Iranian fast-attack craft got within 300 yards of a US Navy vessel.
Iranian fast-attack boats during a naval exercise in 2015. | Wikimedia photo by Sayyed Shahaboddin Vajedi
At the time, the US Navy responded by attempting to contact the Iranians, maneuvering evasively, blowing the horn, then finally firing warning shots.
But according to Brennan, the US may not allow hostile, unresponsive ships to get so close to Navy vessels after a force associated with Iran used suicide boats to kill two Saudi sailors.
"The overarching duty of self-defense mandates revision of the ROE to provide a sufficient 'bubble' to prevent the risk of a suicide attack, particularly from swarming boats," said Brennan in an email to Business Insider.
President Donald Trump has already signaled his intention to respond more forcefully.
"With Iran," Trump said while campaigning in Florida, "when they circle our beautiful destroyers with their little boats, and they make gestures at our people that they shouldn't be allowed to make, they will be shot out of the water."
Army Rangers are gearing up for their annual operator competition
Rangers from different units throughout the 4th Infantry Division put their physical and mental abilities to the test Jan. 10, 2019, during the 4th Inf. Div. Best Ranger Competition tryouts.
Rangers met at Iron Horse Park and began their morning with the Ranger Physical Fitness Test (RPFT), which included two-minutes of metronome pushups, two minutes of metronome sit-ups, one minute of metronome pull-ups and a 5-mile run. The metronome workouts used a device that produced an audible sound at a regular interval so that the exercise can be performed to a rhythm. Rangers followed the RPFT with an 8-mile foot march, directly into a 2.5-mile interceptor body armor (IBA) run, and concluded with a 600-meter swim.
1st Lt. Nick Rodriguez, with 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conducts a pull-up Jan. 10, 2019, during a Ranger Physical Fitness Test.
(Photo by Staff Sgt. Neysa Canfield)
"The purpose of the tryouts was to identify the right population of Ranger qualified leaders who have the potential of continuing to train and prepare for the Best Ranger Competition," said Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Speichert, the coach for the 4th Inf. Div. Best Ranger Team. "The different back-to-back events allow me to assess the ability of these leaders to continue physical events without much rest in between."
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Joshua Detwiler, with 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, runs down a hill during an 8-mile ruck march Jan. 10, 2019.
Speichert said although the events are physically challenging, it's important for Rangers to have mental strength and to understand how to work as a team.
1st Lt. Clayton Stanley, with 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, runs up a hill Jan. 10, 2019, during a 2.5-mile Interceptor Body Armor run on Fort Carson.
"It's important to have resiliency when you are going through 72 hours of back-to-back events and making decisions when you are tired and hurting," he explained. "You also have to be a team player because one person doesn't win the competition, both of the individuals have to execute every single task together to collectively win."
1st Lt. Nick Rodriguez, with 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, catches his breath during a 600-meter swim Jan. 10, 2019, at Iron Horse Physical Fitness Center.
Although the tryouts were challenging, Lt. Jacob Boyle, an infantry officer assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., was excited to train with the team and possibly represent the Ivy Division at Fort Benning for the competition.
"We have a great group of Rangers and I am excited about our 4th Inf. Div. team as we prepare for this upcoming competition," said Speichert.
This article originally appeared on the United States Army. Follow @USArmy on Twitter.
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Buck Thanksgiving tradition with cold-brew marinated steak
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Nothing says Thanksgiving like football in the backyard, family gathered around the table, and, of course, a nice hunk of meat. For many of us, this means turkey or chicken, but if you're seeking a good, old-fashioned red meat this holiday season (or just looking to change things up), consider a cold-brew marinated steak.
This meal may seem jarring if you think coffee is only for drinking. But for those of us who have experimented with coffee rubs during grilling season, we know it can infuse a rich nutty flavor and make the meat super tender. This is due to the coffee's high acidity levels, which help break down tough proteins in the meat. Allowing meat to marinate in a coffee brine for a few hours further assists the softening process, leaving the meat tender and with a smoky flavor.
This cold-brew marinated ribeye is a great way to shake things up for Thanksgiving dinner.
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We'll be using cold-brew coffee as the base for our marinade. This is a great opportunity to finish up the last batch of concentrate you brewed — or make some fresh to use in other seasonal beverages during the holidays.
It's important to note that cold brew is not simply iced coffee — it's a completely different process. While iced coffee is brewed hot and brought to room temperature before being served over ice, cold brew utilizes room temperature water and coffee grounds to create a concentrate. Typically, the coffee is ground coarsely and left to brew in temperate water for six to 12 hours. The result is a smooth concentrate that is three times stronger than traditionally brewed coffee and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
To mitigate the risk of the meat hardening, we'll be combining the cold brew with other acid-rich ingredients to make the juiciest possible steak. For our marinade, we'll be using cold brew, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic cloves, onion powder, parsley, dried oregano, salt, and molasses. The apple cider vinegar cuts the fats and natural sweetness of the steak to help round out its overall flavor. Combined with molasses, we'll achieve a wonderfully delicate balance between the savoriness of the meat and the tang of the marinade.
The holiday season is a time to show your love, and there's no better way to do that than with a good cut of meat. Enjoy your steak with fries or your favorite holiday sides.
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VA listed as top employer of veterans
Glassdoor, one of the world's largest job and recruiting sites, recently singled out seven top employers of veterans and their families, and it's no surprise that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) made the list, along with Booz Allen, Home Depot, Southwest Airlines, and others.
A total of 123,608 veterans — more than 30 percent of the workforce — work at VA, according to the latest federal government data. Glassdoor said veterans choose VA careers for its generous employee benefits, such as tuition assistance and loan repayment. A physician quoted in the article commended VA for its "great mission, incredible benefits (and) good work/life balance."
Through the Transitioning Military Program, VA also has well-paying careers specifically for veterans with healthcare skills. Veterans of healthcare fields successfully work as health technicians, Intermediate Care Technicians (ICTs), mental health providers, nurses, physicians, and support staff in other healthcare occupations.
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ICTs, for instance, are former basic medical technicians, combat medic specialists, basic hospital corpsmen or basic health services technicians applying their skills to care for fellow veterans. (Meet ICTs Ryan White, Anthony Juarez, and other VA employees.)
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Other benefits of a VA healthcare career include 36 to 49 days paid time off per year, depending on the leave tier, and the ability to apply military service time to a civil service pension, participate in a 401(k) with up to 5 percent in employer contributions and gain access to a range of exceptional health insurance plans for individuals and families.
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Engineers develop new strength-based physical readiness program
Company D, 31st Engineer Battalion, at Fort Leonard Wood is one of a small handful of training units piloting a new concept in physical readiness mirrored on characteristics of the new Army Combat Fitness Test.
The Strength Training Program was developed by the Maneuver Center of Excellence Directorate of Training and Doctrine's Training and Education Development Division at Fort Benning, Georgia, who looked at an assessment of Soldier physical fitness in relation to the Army Physical Fitness Test.
"The APFT does not adequately assess the domains of muscular strength, explosive power, speed, agility, flexibility and balance," said Capt. Jeffry O'Loughlin, Company D commander. "This new physical training program was developed to better prepare a Soldier's readiness for the demands of the modern battlefield by focusing on all aspects of combat fitness — similar to the aim of the ACFT."
According to Maj. Donny Bigham, head strength coach for the Tactical Athlete Performance Center at Fort Benning and developer of the program, the pilot's purpose is two-fold.
"First, it will increase lethality and survivability through physical dominance," he said. "Second, it will increase readiness by reducing musculoskeletal injuries in order to improve a unit's mission capability in the operational force."
According to O'Loughlin, the program has a balanced design to attain the new physical readiness training goals to develop strength, endurance and mobility. The current fitness model has 47 aerobic sessions, 18 anaerobic sessions, zero strength sessions and zero mobility sessions.
"The Strength Training Program Delta Company implemented consists of 16 aerobic sessions, 16 anaerobic sessions, 19 strength sessions and 19 mobility sessions," he said. "It deliberately integrates more strength and mobility workouts into the schedule to increase physical readiness in all aspects. The current model only builds muscular endurance — we instead instruct proper form while lifting heavier weight. Correspondingly, trainees are better prepared to complete warrior tasks and battle drills, such as casualty extraction."
The program allows for strength and endurance development into the performance of basic military skills such as marching, speed running, jumping, vaulting, climbing, crawling and combatives.
Staff Sgt. Daniel Yeates, a drill sergeant with Company D, 31st Engineer Battalion, demonstrates to trainees the proper technique for a kettlebell bent-over row. The company is piloting a new concept in physical readiness called the Strength Training Program, which is designed to reduce injuries throughout Basic Combat Training.
(U.S. Army photo by Capt. Jeffry OLoughlin)
"The ACFT will utilize six assessments at a minimum to capture all of the essential attributes of a Soldier to ensure nothing is overlooked in training the Soldier as a tactical athlete," Bigham said. "The combination of fitness components, along with the performance fitness skills provide a better picture of the true functional competence required to physically dominate any mission related tasks. This program ensures exercise order, variation and the specificity necessary to be successful on today's battlefield."
As part of the new program, an assessment divides trainees into three ability groups — advanced, trained and untrained — and the results seen so far in Company D over 18 months show an overall increase in APFT scores and decrease in injuries. From 2018 through the most recent training cycle to be completed, Company D went from 26 injuries to 11, eight, seven, and finally just four. At the same time, O'Loughlin saw average physical training scores jump from 212 to 227 (237 to 248 in advanced individual training).
O'Loughlin said he feels much of that success can be equated to this new way of thinking in Army physical training.
"This program is not just about lifting kettlebells," he said. "We also consider active recovery with mobility sessions with rollers and balls to break up adhesions and scar tissue to speed up the healing process and help prevent over-training."
According to Bigham, seven training units have completed the program so far, and currently all trainees assigned to the 198th Infantry Brigade at Fort Benning are piloting the program as of Oct. 1 of this year. Across the board, he's seeing injury numbers halve, while APFT failure rates are about a third of what they were previously
"Physical training should be the number one aspect when it comes to improving lethality on the battlefield," he said. "It must be mandatory to ensure Soldiers have the tools in their kit bag to win the last 100 yards. This strength-based program will be a force multiplier that will increase lethality, combat effectiveness, moral and ethical decision making, overall readiness and survivability on any battlefield that enemies pose a threat to our nation."
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With everyone hating on some ignorant teacher for sh*t-talking the troops or an Airman for making a horrible rant video, can't we all just band back together and hate on the real enemy? Tom Brady. So we'll mock him. Because he can take it.
13. There's always one in every unit.
And technically, they're not wrong… (Meme via Imgur)
12. We're also experts at drinking until 0500, sneaking guests past the gate in car trunks, and putting bullets in things.
(Meme created by WATM)
11. You wanna play chicken? I'll play chicken.
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10. "Hey, uh, Sergeant? The blinker fluid exists and is leaking."
That's 10-level. You got this. (Meme via Vet Humor)
9. Perfect for the troop trying to leave the barracks.
Who wants that app? (Meme via USAWTFM)
8. For Mattis so loved the Corps that he gave his only begotten f*ck. Mattis 3:16
7. Even with all of his faults, he was at least very professional.
6. Shhh…no one tell the largest amphibious landing force about missing the largest amphibious landing. (D-Day landing at Normandy)
Or that the Tet Offensive was more than just Hue City… (Meme via Salty Soldier)
5. Ever hear a duck quack his last quack?
It changes a man. (Meme via Pop Smoke)
4. Next thing you know you'll get a tactical drone strike to the face for liking your ex's selfie.
Hell hath no fury… (Meme via Pop Smoke)
3. You hear that, guys? Some d*ckhead with a bachelor's degree and four counts of administrative leave thinks "Uncle Sam's College Scholarship Program" is full of idiots.
But yeah. We're the idiots for not taking student loans. (Meme via Military World)
2. Not only is the green grass growing, but we're also helping lower the Global Eco-Footprint. One terrorist at a time.
It's kind of like driving a Prius. Only it isn't. (Meme via Dysfunctional Veterans)
1. Apparently they don't keep every beep at a specific interval. Starts out every 2 seconds but it changes up later.
… and now the VA thinks I'm deaf. (Meme via Buck Sgt)
9 Vietnam War movies you've got to watch
If you're hunting for great Vietnam war movies about the conflict and its afterrmath, look no further.
Compiled by the staff of Military.com, some of these are surprising and possibly controversial.
Check out our Vietnam movie recommendations below and share your favorites in the comments.
1. Full Metal Jacket
Besides adding the phrase "major malfunction" to the lexicon of American pop culture, "Full Metal Jacket" gave us the most riveting, foul-mouthed boot camp scene in the history of cinema. R. Lee Ermey's portrayal of "Gunny Hartman" dominated the movie's first half. Such a sustained volley of X-rated insults, hurled effortlessly at petrified recruits, could only come from years of experience as a Marine Corps drill instructor – and Ermey had been one. "The more you hate me, the more you will learn," he tells his Vietnam-bound grunts. Gunny's six-minute tirade sets the stage for the murderous outcome that closes the first act of Kubrick's Vietnam movie masterpiece. Casting a real-life DI as a DI: Pure genius. — Marty Callaghan
GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM – Trailer
2. Good Morning Vietnam
One of Robin Williams's best roles, this movie brilliantly captures the experience of the Vietnam War through the eyes of someone not actively engaged in the fighting: real life Air Force radio personality Adrian Cronauer. His battles against inept leadership and the mindless bureaucracy that survives–even in a war zone–are something many service members can relate to. His rebellion against what he's told to do is inspiring and then as he seeks to make his tour less of a soup sandwich by engaging with the local population and helping them, he is ultimately reminded that he is there to fight a war and war does in fact rage all around him. — Sarah Blansett
Rolling Thunder (1977) Trailer
3. Rolling Thunder
"Rolling Thunder" is neither sensitive to nor concerned with the actual experiences of returning Vietnam POWs. It didn't win any awards or play in any theater more prestigious than the local drive-in. It's a low-budget fever dream written by Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull) and directed by the underrated John Flynn ("Out for Justice" starring Steven Seagal and "The Outfit" starring Robert Duvall are both worth tracking down. What you get is a revenge fantasy for every Vietnam war vet who felt the hate when he returned from service.
Major Charle Rane (William Devane) and Johnny Vohden (Tommy Lee Jones) are prisoners of war who get a hero's welcome on the tarmac when they return to Texas, but things come unraveled immediately thereafter. Devane's wife announces on his first night home that she's leaving him for Jody and taking their son. He later gets awarded a Cadillac convertible and a huge box of silver dollars (one for each day in captivity) by the San Antonio city fathers. Some criminal hillbillies see the exchange on the TV news and track him down to steal that money. When he refuses to cooperate, they feed his arm into the garbage disposal and kill his soon-to-be ex-wife and son when they drop by the house to get their stuff.
Rane gets himself a hook to replace his mangled hand and takes up with Linda Forchet (Linda Haynes), a young woman who wore his POW bracelet while he was in North Vietnam. Rane goes on a hunt to deliver justice to the men who killed his family and picks up Johnny in El Paso along the way to help with the mission.
It's lurid and cathartic, tapping into the same frustration and rage that many of the more awards-friendly Vietnam war movies on this list try to highlight. Sometimes primitive and outlandish works just as well as sensitive and thoughtful when you're trying to work things out. — James Barber
Bullet In The Head Trailer HD (1990 John Woo)
4. Bullet in the Head
Part "The Deer Hunter" (see roulette scene) and part "The Killer" but one hundred percent highly stylized John Woo.
After trouble with local gangsters in Hong Kong, three best friends flee to Vietnam at the height of the war in hopes to profit from black market penicillin and gold. The trio is soon captured by the Vietcong who force them to make a choice that will test the limits of their friendship.
Woo's subtext to the movie relies on and attempts to recreate (as does "The Deer Hunter") the infamous news photo of General Nguyen Ngoc Loan executing a Viet Cong prisoner in Saigon. While some scenes seem contrived, when taken in context of the Vietnam war, the chaos feels right at home, even welcome. — Sean Mclain Brown
Hamburger Hill – Trailer
5. Hamburger Hill
"Hamburger Hill" is a gritty war film that focuses on the lives of 14 soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division's B Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment during the 12-day battle that occurred May 10-21, 1969, in the northern part of South Vietnam near the A Shau Valley.
I saw the movie when it came out in 1987 as a young infantryman in the 82nd Airborne Division. I still remember that the film's depiction of the actual battle left me, and other members of my platoon, in awe of how these Screaming Eagles endured an up-hill fight against a well-entrenched enemy under the most miserable conditions.
The Vietman war movie features a young Don Cheadle, Dylan McDermott and Steven Weber, who later played Brian Hackett in the 1990s sitcom "Wings." One of the most powerful performances came from Courtney B. Vance who played Spec. Abraham "Doc" Johnson.
The real battle of Hamburger Hill left about 500 enemy soldiers dead. Taking the hill claimed the lives of 39 soldiers from the 187th and left 290 wounded.
To me, "Hamburger Hill" stacks up to "Platoon," "We were Soldiers" or any other film out there that focuses on the sacrifices infantrymen made during the Vietnam War. — Matthew Cox
Rambo: First Blood – Trailer
6. First Blood
When you think of Vietnam war movies you generally don't think about Rambo. But the first movie in the Rambo series, "First Blood," was in my opinion one of the best Vietnam war movies made.
Rambo meets a megalomaniacal small town police chief who doesn't want any long-haired drifters hanging around his town, veteran or not. Rambo just wants to be left alone, the police chief wants to make a point, and you know the rest of the story.
Many people around today don't remember when every veteran wasn't told "thank you for your service", or given discounts at every store. This movie shows much of the hate and discontent that returning veterans faced after Vietnam.
Vietnam veterans were drafted and sent away to somewhere that even today 90% of Americans couldn't find on a map. The war dragged on forever and many think that we could have won.
This Vietman war movie educated the general public to the fact that Vietnam veterans lived through hell, both in the war and when they came back home, for that it deserves to be watched again and appreciated as a statement on the reality that all veterans face when they return to civilian life. — Jim Absher
Apocalypse Now (1979) Official Trailer – Martin Sheen, Robert Duvall Drama Movie HD
7. Apocalypse Now
"Apocalypse Now" contains a lot of things I love in film – heavy use of symbolism and themes as well as exceptional acting and cinematography. Coppola does a great job of reworking Conrad's Heart of Darkness for the Vietnam War, extending the themes of imperialism to include the madness of war, while also mixing in Dante. However, the movie feels like an abstraction, not a realistic depiction, and you could easily adapt the same script to our current involvement in Afghanistan. — John Rodriguez
Platoon Official Trailer #1 – Charlie Sheen, Keith David Movie (1986) HD
8. Platoon
"Platoon" on the other hand plays like a more realistic depiction of the Vietnam War from a soldier's perspective, which makes sense as Oliver Stone is a Vietnam combat vet. In general the characters are more fleshed out than in similar movies like "Hamburger Hill," although I do have a hard time taking Charlie Sheen seriously; he's no Martin. — John Rodriguez
The Deer Hunter – Trailer
9. The Deer Hunter
Other Vietnam War movies have more grandeur or explosive moments, but Michael Cimino's "The Deer Hunter" cuts the deepest. Never before had a movie about the conflict tackled head-on the emotional issues that afflict those who serve, come home, and struggle to find a place for themselves — and it's fair to say no Vietnam War movie has ever captured the rhythms and sorrows of small-town life in the US as well as "The Deer Hunter "does.
The cast alone elevates the movie to among the best ever made: Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, Christopher Walken in a star-making performance, and John Cazale (Fredo from the "Godfather " movies) in his very last role before his tragic early death from bone cancer.
Looking for memorable moments? Just utter the words "Russian roulette," and any movie aficionado will recall the harrowing POW sequences in this film. "The Deer Hunter" is not without controversy — director Cimino reportedly claimed he was in an Army Green Beret unit, but records show he only served briefly before the war started — and watching the movie can be a punishing experience. But as a lyrical, moving piece of cinema that sticks with you, very few movies can come close. — Ho Lin
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"John Evansville" (John Rubinstein) was the leader of a Human settlement on a planet in the Delta Quadrant who was featured in the Star Trek: Voyager episode "The 37's". He was a descendant along with the rest of the population of Humans who'd been kidnapped from Earth in 1937 by the "Briori" to use them as slaves. His costume includes a gray knitted long sleeved jumpsuit with a zip up the back. Worn over the jumpsuit is a neoprene vest covered with gray, purple and silver fabric. Also included is a cropped neoprene jacket covered with silver fabric that has a built-in hood and face mask. The hood and mask are gray with a purple band. Costume comes complete with costume tag.


What could be a more romantic combination than candlelight and a bottle of wine? It was designer Craig Davies' inspired idea to combine the two. Craig gathers and cleans discarded wine bottles, then cuts them down by hand to be unique vessels for his eco-friendly, long-lasting soy candles. The hand-poured candles are scented to evoke classic wine varieties: Cabernet is dark and sweet, like cherries and chocolate, with an herbal finish; Champagne has a fresh, crisp aroma with hints of cotton blossom; and Chardonnay has aromas of apple, almonds, and cinnamon on top, with buttery richness underneath. Rosé has fresh fruit and sweet almond notes. Pino Grigio is airy with a hint of citrus and sassafras wood. Each one is like a toast to a special person or unforgettable milestone, lingering in the senses long after the moment has passed. Handmade in Truckee, California.
I'm giving my boyfriend's family a nice personalized gift for Christmas and I didn't want his sibling's SO feel left out. From what I know, homegirl loves wine. So it's a basic gift but also thoughtful.
Made a great gift for my champagne loving friend.
Makes a great gift, very attractive and a great cause.
I love these candles! I have purchased several scents and they have all had the most amazing aroma. Out of these three scents Cabernet is probably my favorite. They are gorgeous and their burn is high quality. You won't be disappointed.


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Sinulog Festival – The Grandest Festival in the Country
Cebu is known for its world-class beaches, exquisite resorts and the Sinulog Festival. The Sinulog Festival is considered as the biggest and grandest fiesta in the Pearl of the Orient. It is held on the third Sunday of January. It is basically a dance ritual to honor of the image of Señor Santo Niño. The ritual dance moves to the beat of the drums and resembles the current or sulog of the former Pahina River of Cebu.
Sinulog – image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon
The dance ritual actually has pagan origins and the natives danced the Sinulog to honor anitos and wooden idols even before the coming of the Spaniards. The image of Señor Santo Niño was originally the gift of Magellan to Rajah Humabon and Queen Juana after they were baptized together with their followers. Following the death of Magellan at the hands of Lapu-Lapu, the surviving members of the expedition were able to make it back to Spain.
When the Spaniards returned to Cebu under the command of Miguel Lopez de Legaspi, they bombarded the village. The image of Señor Santo Niño was later discovered inside one of the burning huts stored inside a wooden box by Juan Camus. The natives continued to perform the dance ritual in front of wooden idols or the image of Señor Santo Niño. Before the Sinulog became the grand festival it is today, only candle vendors performed the Sinulog while making offerings. The fiesta was also low key at this time.
First Sinulog
By 1980, the first Sinulog parade was organized by then Regional Director of the Ministry of Sports and Youth Development (MYSD), David S. Odilao Jr. A demonstration of the dance was performed by Nang Titang Diola of Mabolo. The first Sinulog Street Dance Parade was lead by physical education teachers from seven schools and universities. The City of Cebu later thought of using the parade into a festival to rival the festivals in other parts of the country.
The Sinulog organization was formed with the task of conceptualizing the festival and making it a major event. It created the logo that did not include an image of Señor Santo Niño since it was considered sacrilegious. Instead, the coat of arms of Señor Santo Niño was used for the logo.
When Sinulog 1981 was organized, the history of Sinulog was depicted in the parade. Seven different periods in history were depicted in seven floats while dancers wore costumes associated with each period. As each year passed, the festival became bigger and better until it became the grandest festival in the Philippines. Initially, the contingents came from Cebu, but after a while contingents from other cities and provinces started to participate in the Sinulog.
An increase in the number of spectators of the Sinulog Grand Parade was noted with the creation of the Balik-Cebu program in 1986. The program also resulted to direct flights from Cebu to San Francisco. The festival now attracts millions of pilgrims along with thousands of balikbayans each year. With the increasing number of people watching the grand parade, crowd control has become a perennial issue. While different strategies were used in dealing with this issue, the solution remains elusive and the organizers are still working on solving this perennial problem each year.
Even with some issues organizers of the Sinulog Festival had to deal with, the festival continues to become bigger and grander each year. From a simple revival of an old ritual dance, the Sinulog is now one of the most awaited events in the country. Have you experienced the Sinulog already? Tell us about it on the comments section below.
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I grew up as one of eight siblings (yes, really!) in Southeastern Michigan. It was wacky, loud, exciting, and awesome. I met my (now) husband Jacob in high school, and we began "officially dating" at the homecoming dance our junior year.
After graduating, I went on to the University of Michigan, where I earned a BA in Pure Mathematics and a BFA in Dance. As you might imagine, I was the only one studying that unlikely combination at the time, but I've always loved learning about lots of different things and have had a hard time pinning down just one main interest or focus.
After college, Jacob and I moved to Dallas, where we both got jobs working for the same educational nonprofit. Our year in Dallas was full of new experiences and tons of excellent food (mostly smothered in queso), but in the summer of 2014 our organization had a good opportunity for us that involved transferring to "Wild and Wonderful" West Virginia. A month after our cross-country move (which included me driving with our cat, Sully, in the passenger seat for over 20 hours), we got married near our family homes in Michigan. In the 9 months since our wedding, we have enjoyed settling in to married life, exploring this beautiful state, and paying down over half of our debt!
So what motivated you to get into hyper debt monster slayer mode?
Through some close friends and family, I was able to see firsthand just how oppressive long-standing debt can be. Unfortunately, I didn't learn enough of a lesson to keep me from accumulating around $40K in student loans over the course of my college career. In my first year post-grad, I made small dents into the pile, but wasn't able to make real headway due to high living expenses and having to put money towards the wedding.
After we got married, Jacob and I decided that it was important to us to get rid of it as soon as we could. The main impetus for this was the freedom that comes with being debt free. We would both like a large family, and living without debt will help give us the option to have me stay at home/work from home/work part time while raising the (hopeful) future brood. We also hope to give Jacob the option to retire early, or at least be more flexible in later career decisions and be able to pursue his less lucrative passions. In order to be able to invest enough to make these dreams possible, we knew that we had to slay that debt monster as soon as possible!
How are you able to throw so much money into debt slaying?
Budgeting, budgeting, budgeting. We have built our budget so that our regular expenses are basically covered by one income, and then the other income goes almost completely towards our loans. Thankfully, cost of living expenses in WV are pretty low, so that certainly helps, but we still have to be really careful and intentional about our spending. In particular, we love to eat out a lot, which ate up a lot of our budget pre-marriage. We've had to curb this habit, and have had fun with at-home "date nights," where we try out a fun, new food or recipe for a fraction of the cost of a restaurant bill.
I also love hunting for a good bargain. I try to make a game out of seeing how much I can squeeze out of our budgets because having fun with it is the only way I'd be able to stick to the plan long-term.
You mentioned "communicating" as a big reason for your awesome progress. What does this look like in your relationship in regards to your finances?
I mainly keep track of our spending and bills, but we make sure that we're constantly talking about our finances and budgets. At least once a week, I'll update Jacob about where we are in each of our budget categories for the month, and we have a conversation about if there is anything coming up that we might need to plan for.
We each have a small "fun money" budget, which we are free to spend without discussing it with the other. But for anything else we talk before making any purchases that cost more than $10. This may seem excessive, but by making sure that it's a super consistent topic of conversation, it prevents the discussions from becoming tense or stressful.
Talking about budgets and making decisions about spending has become a really routine part of our lives, not one that we dread or avoid. Thankfully, we share a lot of the same spending priorities so there are rarely big conflicts. We still run into the occasional disagreement when I say he shouldn't buy a $90 wood carving tool or he tells me to stop shopping the J. Crew sale again.
What budgeting tools (apps, spreadsheets, strategies, etc.) are you using?
I plan out our budget initially using a good old Excel spreadsheet because I like to be able to have it as a reference and calculate the percentage of the budget that goes towards each category. From there, I enter all of our budget info into mint.com, which is what I use to track our expenses on a daily basis. I love the functionality to roll over budgets from one month to the next, as we have some bills that only come every other month and we often save up for larger purchases for a while. I check our accounts every couple of days while I'm drinking my morning coffee and categorize any mislabeled expenses as well as check out how we're doing for that month.
It may seem silly, but one thing that has helped me stay motivated is to pay half of our monthly debt repayment with each paycheck, rather than only paying it once a month. The satisfaction I get from seeing that big number tick down every two weeks or so is honestly something I look forward to, and it helps to keep us on track. It doesn't make any difference from a budget perspective, but it helps me to stay excited about this process and our progress.
Thanks, Michaela! We love reading about others taking control of their debt and slaying the Debt Monster like it ain't no thang. We'll be sharing more interviews soon, and if you have any thoughts or questions for Michaela, let her know in a comment below!
I am loving these interviews! I think breaking up the debt payoff into paychecks instead of one lump sum is really smart. I think we are going to try that. Plus, it seems much less scary paying that much money every month. Thanks Michaela!
Ditto on the loving the interviews! It's so encouraging to hear so many different stories.
Long time lurker- first time commenter- just to say "HOLLA" at a fellow West Virginian! It's great to read about other folks conquering the debt monster. Hope you're enjoying our beautiful state!
That's great that you're making so much progress on your debt!
Funny fact–my husband's name is Jacob and he is one of eight siblings.
What a great story! I always love hearing about others that use Excel to budget, too. Congratulations on being able to see the end!!!


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Hymn wspólnoty autonomicznej Madrytu został oficjalnie przyjęty 24 grudnia 1983.

Autorem słów jest Agustín García Calvo. Muzykę skomponował Pablo Sorozábal Serrano.

Tekst
 Yo estaba en el medio:
 giraban las otras en corro,
 y yo era el centro.
 Ya el corro se rompe,
 ya se hacen Estado los pueblos,
 Y aquí de vacío girando
 sola me quedo.
 Cada cual quiere ser cada una:
 no voy a ser menos:
 ¡Madrid, uno, libre, redondo,
 autónomo, entero!
 Mire el sujeto
 las vueltas que da el mundo
 para estarse quieto.
 Yo tengo mi cuerpo:
 un triángulo roto en el mapa
 por ley o decreto
 entre Ávila y Guadalajara,
 Segovia y Toledo:
 provincia de toda provincia,
 flor del desierto.
 Somosierra me guarda del Norte y
 Guadarrama con Gredos;
 Jarama y Henares al Tajo
 se llevan el resto.
 Y a costa de esto,
 yo soy el Ente Autónomo último,
 el puro y sincero.
 ¡Viva mi dueño,
 que, sólo por ser algo,
 soy madrileño!

 Y en medio del medio,
 Capital de la esencia y potencia,
 garajes, museos,
 estadios, semáforos, bancos,
 y vivan los muertos:
 ¡Madrid, Metrópoli, ideal
 del Dios del Progreso!
 Lo que pasa por ahí, todo pasa
 en mí, y por eso
 funcionarios en mí y proletarios
 y números, almas y masas
 caen por su peso;
 y yo soy todos y nadie,
 político ensueño.
 Y ése es mi anhelo,
 que por algo se dice:
 «De Madrid, al cielo».

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Wspólnota autonomiczna Madrytu

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The 20-year-old was a stand-out performer from Palace's opening day victory.
For many Premier League supporters without an in-depth knowledge of Crystal Palace, Aaron Wan-Bissaka was probably best known for being a cheap defensive option in fantasy football – until this weekend.
After his sterling display in Palace's 2-0 victory over newly-promoted Fulham, the 20-year-old defender is rightly drawing mass accolades and receiving the recognition he deserves as one of England's brightest young defenders.
Matched up against another fellow English starlet, 18-year-old left winger Ryan Sessegnon, Wan-Bissaka excelled and neutralised the attacker all match long– a feat which was revealed in the right back's match statistics.
According to Opta, Wan-Bissaka made four tackles, six clearances, four interceptions, and one block at Craven Cottage. These contributions were vital as Palace kept an opening-day clean sheet, and Wan-Bissaka's diligent tracking of Sessegnon denied Fulham the chance at goal.
Perhaps Sessegnon's most dangerous trait is his ability to drift into goalscoring positions and slot home rebounds or low crosses, and there were plenty of opportunities on Saturday as goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey made a number of saves from the shots of Aleksandar Mitrovic.
Normally, Fulham supporters would expect the 18-year-old to be at hand to slot home the resulting scraps, yet at every ocassion it was instead Wan-Bissaka who intelligently cleared the danger.
In addition, the 20-year-old defender provided some integral attacking contributions, recording 69 touches (the most of any Palace player) and supplying the composed assist for Wilfried Zaha's second half goal.
Wan-Bissaka shrugged off a challenge from Mitrovic, strode past a flat-footed Sessegnon, and slipped Zaha clean through to make it 2-0, a wonderful, driving run that sealed the match for the Eagles.
In all, the young Englishman played a stellar match and was one of Crystal Palace's standout performers, staking his claim for a place in the team of the week and perhaps an England call-up later this year.


Mr. Cunningham joined Cabot in 2009 as Associate General Counsel and was named to his current position as Vice President and General Counsel in September 2010. Before joining the Company, he was Regional Counsel-Southern Division at Chesapeake Energy from 2006 and has served in numerous other legal and management positions in oil and gas exploration and production companies throughout his career. Mr. Cunningham earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Texas School of Law and is licensed to practice law in the state of Texas.


This Kitty Climbs Under A Kitchen Chair. Now Watch What He Does With His Paws!
It's amazing some of the things that pets come up with to entertain themselves. They always find something to do one way or another, whether it's playing with toys, running around outside, causing mischief, or…sliding under chairs like they're monkey bars? That's what this silly kitty does!
This hyper cat is lying on his back and sliding around under the kitchen table in a circle. He uses the rungs of the kitchen chairs to push himself through them. He takes breaks in between chairs for a few seconds and then starts right back up again. It finally tired him out and he stops to take a quick nap. What a crazy cat; I wonder how often he does this. Too much catnip perhaps? LOL!


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Leaked document reveals Biden's ACA rule change will benefit Planned Parenthood
By Nancy Flanders | September 18, 2021 , 09:28am
According to The Federalist, a leaked document shows that the Biden administration's push to change how abortion coverage is billed in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health plans was done for the benefit of America's largest abortion business, Planned Parenthood.
The abortion corporation sued against ACA rules that required the separation of abortion coverage billing and payments from those for actual health care, claiming that these rules would be financially "devastating" to Planned Parenthood. Based on the document obtained by The Federalist, the Biden administration rushed to Planned Parenthood's aid.
The change involves Section 1303, which requires that insurance providers collect separate premium payments for those who want abortion coverage, ensuring that federal taxpayer dollars don't cover the costs of abortion procedures. But in 2014, it was discovered that some insurance providers were ignoring the rule. The Trump administration then required insurance providers to send two different bills to those who wished to cover abortion, to further distinguish between abortion coverage and actual health care.
That rule was blocked by a federal judge in July 2020 after Planned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit.
Then, on July 1, 2021, the Biden-Harris Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed ending the rule that the payments be separate. The leaked document, dated August 10, was circulated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) before being sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for final approval. OMB received the document on August 19, just 50 days after the rule change was initially proposed.
According to The Federalist, this would normally require months of review by the public, allowing for comments, before the rule change could be finalized. In fact, Executive Order 12866, signed by President Bill Clinton in 1993, said that rules should have at least 60 days for public comment and the Administrative Procedure Act advises no less than 30 days of review unless the situation is urgent such as a national security crisis.
But the Biden administration pushed the rule change through with just 28 days for public comment.
So why the rush? When Planned Parenthood sued against the Trump administration's rule, it argued that such a requirement would have a "devastating" financial impact on its business. Planned Parenthood claimed abortions for women without insurance would be less profitable because it would "impose costs on them that cannot be recovered" and there would be a decline in the number of abortions because insurers may drop their abortion coverage. Planned Parenthood has long claimed to be about health care and has said abortion is only a small part of what it does, but this is clearly dishonest if it now claims that a decline in abortions would devastate its finances.
In order to appease Planned Parenthood, a loyal friend of the Biden administration, HHS jumped at the chance to push through a rule change that would solely benefit the abortion industry to the detriment to Americans who do not wish to pay for abortions.
"The rule flouts protections against taxpayer funding of abortion by interpreting separate abortion payments to mean combined payments," Rachel Morrison, policy analyst with the HHS Accountability Project at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, told Catholic News Agency at the time the rule change was proposed. "This is yet another gift to the abortion industry by the Biden administration."


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Q: Dismiss alert dialog after time How do I add an automatic dismiss dialog after a time to the show alert function?
public void showAlert(String title, String message, Integer seconds) {
        new IonAlert(context, IonAlert.SUCCESS_TYPE)
                .setTitleText(title)
                .setContentText(message)
                .show();
}

A: Handler class provides a method called postDelayed(). It allows us to dealy an event (in your case, event is to dismiss the dialog).
    public void showAlert(String title, String message, Integer seconds) {
        final IonAlert ionAlertDialog = new IonAlert(context, IonAlert.SUCCESS_TYPE)
            .setTitleText(title)
            .setContentText(message)
            .show();

        new Handler().postDelayed(new Runnable() {
            @Override
            public void run() {
                ionAlertDialog.dismiss();
            }
        }, seconds ? seconds * 1000 : 5000); //default 5sec
    }

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EXODUS's STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA On Social Media's Impact On Music Industry: 'The Mystique Is Gone'
In a recent interview with Chicago's WXAV 88.3 FM radio station, EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza was asked how the introduction of social media has affected the music industry. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It made it more accessible for people to get to their favorite bands, definitely. There's a plus and minus to it. But then again, it took the mystique away from it, I think. But that's with everything. Before, you were at a concert and you saw, like — I don't know — Angus [Young, AC/DC guitarist] walking off of a bus or one of the guys in AEROSMITH and he looked over and waved at you, you'd be so pleased because it's such a rare thing. Now they'll film themselves and put it on their own Instagram of them doing shit like that. There's no validity to it anymore. It's not special. It's not, like, 'Wow. How cool was that? I got to check this out. And this is so cool. And, man, this is an exclusive picture,' or whatever. Now there's a camera on everybody's telephone… So what's the memory to get with anyone? It's a photo or a video. So there you go. And it puts it in your hands. So the mystique is gone… [Fans attending concerts will] take a picture of themselves with the band behind them, like, 'Look where I'm at. I'm at this gig.' It's, like, 'Oh my God. Watch the show. Put the phone down.' But we don't get a lot of that, because when we go to play, there's a moshpit, there's people going crazy. And there's a good chance [the phone will] get knocked out of your hand. I mena, it happens. In our genre of metal, there's not 40 people in the front holding the camera because they won't be able to. It kind of works in our favor."
EXODUS's latest album, "Persona Non Grata", came out in November via Nuclear Blast Records. It is the follow-up to 2014's "Blood In Blood Out", which was the San Francisco Bay Area thrashers' first release since the departure of Rob Dukes and the return of Souza, who previously fronted EXODUS from 1986 to 1993 and from 2002 to 2004.
"Persona Non Grata" was recorded at a studio in Lake Almanor, California and was engineered by Steve Lagudi and EXODUS. It was produced by EXODUS and was mixed by Andy Sneap. For the third time in the band's history, they returned to Swedish artist Pär Olofsson to create the album artwork.
In July 2021, EXODUS drummer Tom Hunting underwent a successful total gastrectomy in his battle with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the stomach. He rejoined his bandmates on stage on October 7, 2021 at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California.
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Richie "Hell Boy" Whitson of Team Quest Clinches Fifth Straight Win at MFC 28
Mar 2, 2011 Curtis Demarce, MFC 28, press releases, Richie Whitson, Team Quest
Temecula, CA. – March 2, 2011 – Team Quest fighter Richie "Hell Boy" Whitson made an impressive showing over the weekend at MFC 28 during his bout against Curtis "The Demon" Demarce. Whitson ended his opponent's seven fight win streak and clinched his fifth straight win with a split decision victory. MFC 28: Supremacy took place on February 25, 2011 in Enoch, Alberta Canada.
Richie "Hell Boy" Whitson (11-1-0) is a well-rounded fighter who is as good on the ground as he is on his feet, with a record stacked with KO's and submissions to prove it. Whitson's impressive MFC 28 win did not come easy, as he encountered several setbacks along the way.
Three weeks prior to his recent MFC 28 bout, Whitson suffered an injury during training. The injury prevented the Team Quest fighter from straightening his arm, limiting his training to pad work and conditioning for the last few weeks leading up to the fight. To add insult to injury, Whitson's original opponent, Cajon Johnson, had to withdraw from the fight two weeks prior the event, forcing Whitson to adjust his game plan and face a new contender.
Despite setbacks, including an injury to his lead arm that rendered his jab ineffective and a gash above his left eye inflicted early in the first round, Whitson pulled out a split decision victory. The explosive lightweight battle also earned fight of the night bragging rights. Whitson plans to go undefeated in 2011 and has his sights on facing the winner of Davis vs. Johnson.
Richie "Hell Boy" Whitson had this to say, "It was a tough fight, Demarce is a notable opponent and I'm very happy with the win. As for my next bout, I would really like to face the winner of Marcus Davis vs. Kajan Johnson. I feel that I've earned it and would welcome the opportunity."
As a result of his pre-fight training injury, Whitson is heading back to his hometown of Sitka, Alaska to have surgery on his elbow. He expects a short recovery and is looking forward to getting back into the ring as soon as possible.
According to Whitson, "I'm heading home to Alaska this week to have elbow surgery, but it's just a minor setback. I'll be back in the ring soon and stronger than ever. I want to thank the coaches at Team Quest and my friends and family for their support. I wouldn't be where I'm at in my career without them."
Richie "Hell Boy" Whitson trains out of the Team Quest Training Center in Temecula, California alongside top contenders such as Dan Henderson and Tarec Saffiedine. The world-renowned Team Quest coaching staff is among the best in the industry. For more information on Team Quest and their fighters, please visit www.teamquestmma.com.
About Team Quest:
The prestigious Team Quest mixed martial arts training camp was founded in 1999 by Dan Henderson and Randy Couture; both decorated fighters and ranked among the world's best in the world of mixed martial arts. Team Quest now boasts several training facilities throughout the U.S. The Team Quest Fitness Gym, located at 41561 Date Street in Murrieta, California, offers a range of fun and challenging classes for men, women, and children of all ages who aspire to lose weight and improve their overall health. Team Quest Murrieta features unparalleled curriculum taught by world-class professional practitioners, offering instruction in beginning to advanced techniques in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, MMA, Jiu Jitsu, Judo and Wrestling. At Team Quest in Murrieta, members have access to a full sized boxing ring, a vast amount of matt space, and weight training equipment for their training needs. For more information on Team Quest please visit www.teamquestmma.com or call 951-677-1684.
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I don't give muesli breakfasts too much thought when I am grocery shopping, I class it in the cereal range 'dumped with extra sugar' AKA the 'lets begin the day getting fat' cereal (which is never where I want to begin my day). Before I accepted the offer to try this muesli my first question was – do they have added sugar? I was quite surprised when the response was that 4 of the 6 in the product range had no added sugar! I quickly said, 'yes please!'.
Six bags of the new range of Sunsol 10+ Natural Muesli mixes were sent to my door, only for me to realise I had no idea how to eat muesli. Do you cook a muesli breakfast? Do you eat it plain? Do you add yogurt or milk? No time for google, I made it up. As cooks do. With more than 10 ingredients in each mix, I didn't need to add much!
Here are my top 3 ways to eat muesli.
I call this lazy days because it requires no overnight prep and only ¼ of the ingredients.
Mix nut lover's blend muesli and yogurt together sit in fridge for 30-60 minutes (the longer the better) then top with fresh passionfruit and frozen blueberries.
Place yogurt in bowl and line edges with slices of peach.
In middle of circle add muesli and top with berries to serve.
Preheat oven to 180 ° C fan forced (200° C normal oven).
Spread muesli (without fruit bits) evenly onto a tray and toast for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure it doesn't burn.
Meanwhile, mix remaining ingredients together.
Add liquid mixture and fruits to toasted muesli and mix well until all ingredients are damp.
Place in refrigerator for 2 hours to set.
NB: If you are taking with you to work/school I would recommend keeping them in gladwrap in the fridge to ensure they stay set.
Want to win a muesli hamper to try these recipes yourself?!
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Just let me know on the comments below which is your favourite Sunsol 10+ Muesli product and why?
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I have been loving muesli with goat yoghurt from Tamara valley in Tassie and fresh paw paw. My pick would be Nut lover as I love nuts in my muesli. Always been an egg person or porridge but enjoying my new breakfast at the moment.
I love to eat my Classic Fruit & Nut with milk and banana in it. It becomes so wholesome and delicious that it is a perfect treat in the morning for me.
YUM banana is such a breakfast win. Which muesli from Sunsol 10+ would you choose?
My favourite is Classic Fruit & Nut from Sunsol 10+ because it has both fruits & nuts & i feel full for a long time..
:) LOVE the Nut lovers blend! I prefer it with a dash of almond milk, and a handful of fruit (blueberries and mango). MUST get some pawpaw though - I keep forgetting about it!
With over 10 delicious ingredients like cashews, oats and wheat The Nut Lover's Blend can't be beat! It's great for my health, and my family's too That's why no other muesli brand will do!
Wow. good work Michelle! I love the extra effort you've gone to - even putting it in a poem! Go girl!
My favorite is the Sunsol 10+ orchard fruits & almonds because I love fruits and almonds.
I enjoy the fruit and nut muesli sprinkled over my weetbix each morning. It really is tasty and keeps me going all morning.


Does anybody have the new iPhone on their companies Premier AT&T CRU Web Site. My company shows the new iPhone on our Premier CRU Website, but on the other IRU web site yet. Usually is the reverse!
Yes, mine shows the iPhone 3G under both, your company qualifies the handsets that they want on the available list. For example, some FANs only allow PDA phones others allow all available AT&T handsets.


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Wirus zapalenia wątroby typu A, HAV (z , oficjalna nazwa Hepatowirus A) – ssRNA wirus z rodziny Picornaviridae. HAV jest wirusem o średnicy 27 nm i symetrii ikosaedralnej. Znany jest jeden serotyp tego wirusa. HAV jest przyczyną wirusowego zapalenia wątroby typu A, tzw. żółtaczki pokarmowej.

Zakażenie
Do zakażenia dochodzi na drodze oralno-fekalnej przez przewód pokarmowy; przez kontakt z chorym lub poprzez spożywanie zakażonych produktów żywnościowych (epidemie mleczne, wodne itp.). Poza tym zakażenie może rozwinąć się po kontaktach seksualnych z chorym i drogą krwi (najczęściej u osób stosujących dożylne środki odurzające).

Na uwagę zasługuje fakt, że HAV może przez długi czas utrzymywać się w środowisku przy dużej wilgotności. Czas wylęgania 2-6 tygodni (średnio 28 dni).

Wirus namnaża się najpierw w przewodzie pokarmowym, następnie dochodzi do wiremii, po czym (prawdopodobnie) dochodzi do zakażenia wątroby i powstania objawów chorobowych. W wyniku tego zakażenia dochodzi do zapalenia wątroby.

Objawy
Objawy wywoływane przez wirusa to osłabienie, senność, bóle głowy, brak apetytu, wstręt do potraw tłustych, czasami gorączka, pod koniec pobolewanie wątroby, żołądka.

Profilaktyka
Profilaktycznie przeciw WZW A stosuje się szczepienia ochronne; szczepienia są szczególnie zalecane dla osób podróżujących po świecie. Niemniej, najważniejszym sposobem zapobiegania rozpowszechnianiu się HAV jest higiena.

Dostępne w Polsce szczepionki monowalentne:

 AVAXIM 160 U
 Havrix 720 Junior
 Havrix Adult

Szczepionki poliwalentne:
 Twinrix – WZW A i WZW B

Rozpoznanie
Wirusa można wykryć za pomocą testu ELISA lub innych metod, wykorzystujących swoiste względem wirusa przeciwciała. Dodatkowo można wykorzystać testy na stężenie bilirubiny oraz transaminaz (ich wyższe stężenie świadczy o chorobach wątroby).

Zobacz też
 Wirusowe zapalenie wątroby
 Wirus zapalenia wątroby typu E

Przypisy

Linki zewnętrzne
 Informacje o szczepieniach i akcji Żółty Tydzień

Pikornawirusy
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To provide efficient drainage and void filler in deep planter boxes.
VersiTank were assembled and positioned over the waterproofing membrane in the deep planter boxes providing an insulation layer protecting the membrane. A geotextile filter fabric layer was then installed over the tanks and planting media placed in the planter boxes above the geotextile. VersiTank acts as a drainage cell with large internal void as well as a void filler to reduce the volume of planting media required to fill the deep planter boxes. VersiTank has high compressive strength and is able to resist the combine weight of the planting media and the large trees installed in the planter boxes.


How to Install LED Strip Lighting. Whether not you choose to install the single colored LED strip , the multi- colored RGB LED strip is all based on personal preference but here is a guide to go through the installation stalling the LED light strips in a car is a 5 step procedure- 1. Basically you need firstly to sketch out a wiring diagram for all the wiring needed for this mod, then go ahead prepare all the wiring so that you will save a lot of time when the day you install the strips. Custom cars sometimes include custom accent lighting as a final touch to highlight the lines of the grill headlights illuminate the foot wells inside the vehicle.
Flat LED strips fit easily into gaps between trim panels and are easily adapted for various lighting solutions. Closing Thoughts On How To Install LED Strip Lights In Car. But I also heard you can insteall them into your amplifier and they will light up with the bass.
I want to install them inside of my car preferably floor mats. If you' ve purchased some LED light strips are planning to you might be wondering how to get them working. You can cut flat LED lighting strips.
I' ve purchased these LED strips from AutoZone. Set the LED strip underneath your car find the ways to attach LED strips securely with the help of bolts, brackets small openings. Look back over this guide for any additional help on how to install LED strip lights in car. Now you know how to set up and enjoy some brand new LED interior lighting strips.
Installing LED strips requires a bit of planning some minor electrical work but don' t let. How to install led light strips in your car.
You can identify this wire from wiring diagrams for your car by tracing the wire from the fuse box to the light, by the process of elimination- - trace the ground wire from the lights to the frame ( usually near the light assembly) the earth wire will be the other one coming off the lights.
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Q: The electric field of a polarized sphere Assuming we have a uniformly polarized sphere. Why does it happen that it exerts an electric field outside, but with a sphere polarized with some radial polarization the electric field outside is 0? Is it because in the second instance one can use Gauss law because of the radial symmetry, while in the first instance we have no symmetry?

A: The question needs clarification. It sounds as if you are comparing:
1) a sphere with a uniform polarization in a fixed direction, e.g. in the $\hat z$ direction, versus
2) a sphere with a uniform radial polarization, i.e. in the $\pm \hat r$ direction (which is a direction that depends upon position, unlike $\hat z$).
If that's what you mean, then yes, in case (2), symmetry allows you to reduce the E-field to be pointing in either the $+ \hat r$ or $- \hat r$ direction, which allows you to use Gauss's Law to evaluate it, which, when you do the volume integral for the total contained charge, gives you zero. Whereas, there is no spherical symmetry in case (1).
It's worth pointing out though that, if we are talking about external fields (i.e. some small or not-so-small distance removed from the surface of the sphere), case (1) is equivalent to taking a uniformly charged sphere of charge $+Q$ and displacing it an infinitesimal distance in the $+\hat z$ direction, then flipping the sign of the charge on the sphere to $-Q$ and displacing it the same infinitesimal distance in the $-\hat z$ direction, and then summing ("superposing") the two resultant fields together. So there is still a connection to the potential around a spherically-symmetric charged sphere, it's just a little more nuanced.


Sebastian Vettel claimed his 50th race victory by winning the Canadian GP at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. The Ferrari driver who started the race from pole position was followed by Valtteri Bottas in second place and Max Verstappen in third place. The German's second victory ends Ferrari's 14 year long victory drought in Montreal (last win was 2004), and ends Mercedes dominant record of winning every Canadian GP in the hybrid era of the sport. On the other hand, Mercedes Finnish driver claimed his fourth podium at this venue and the fourth this season.
The race had a thrilling start where Lance Stroll lost the rear of his car and collect Brendon Hartley, along with him at Turn 6. While Stroll lost his rear after Turn 5, Hartley was unfortunately on the inside line and got clipped by the rear of Stroll's car, sent into the barriers and spiraled along with Stroll onto the gravel trap at Turn 6. The nasty crash caused both drivers to retire, and brought out the Safety Car which last till lap 4, due to the debris on the track mostly from the severely damaged Toro Rosso.
McLaren's Stoffel Vandoorne and Sauber's Marcus Ericsson were seen coming into the pits under the Safety Car period, to repair the damages they suffered, as they encountered debris as the two immediate cars behind Stroll and Hartley. The Belgian came in for a nose and wing change (damaged front) while the Swede was seen changing tyres due to a puncture.
Vettel, who had a slow start the weekend, found his momentum in qualifying and was using an upgraded Ferrari engine then and for the race. After a strong qualifying, the German managed pulling a gap over Bottas and finishing the race 5 seconds ahead of him. However the Finn was also under pressure from Verstappen who was closing in on him rapidly.
While the top three finishers did not lose grid positions and finished in their qualifying order, there was a bit of a shuffle further down the grid. Daniel Ricciardo who started sixth on the grid finished fourth while both Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen who started fourth and fifth on the grid had to settle for a fifth and sixth place respectively. For the four time World Champion and six time Canadian GP winner, this is the first time he has finished the race at this venue outside the top three, the only times the Briton has not been on podium is when he had retirements.
Ricciardo managed overtaking Raikkonen for fifth at the start before the safety car, and gained a fourth place when Hamilton pit early due to a engine problem. While Hamilton pit due to the heating issue, Red Bull Racing team executed the perfect pitstop to bring out the Australian ahead of Hamilton.
Raikkonen who also had an edge over Hamilton was pit for a change to the supersoft compound tyre early and resulted in the Finn going out into heavy traffic. Later he was seen having some brake heating issues, and backed off from fighting the Briton. Had the Finn managed a fifth place finish and Hamilton would have finished sixth, Vettel's lead in the championship would have been more and would have catapulted Ferrari into the top spot in the Constructors' title. But this is not the first time Ferrari has not prioritised the Finn's pit-stops.
As far as Red Bull Racing team were concerned their drivers commenced the race on the hyper soft compound, which made them pit their drivers to the prime compound early, with two well executed pits-tops. Normally at a race in Canada, one would see a huge gap between the top two teams and the Milton Keynes squad. But the Renault power upgrade seems to have paid off along with their perfect tyre management. While Verstappen could close in on Valtteri Bottas effortlessly, Ricciardo was able to keep a charging Hamilton at bay on a power hungry circuit over 69 laps.
A strange inference from this race was how Mercedes have started to struggle with overtaking in the new wider F1 cars, specially at tracks like Montreal which were a guaranteed win for them. A fundamental flaw in their car has been the low rake levels and the long wheel base chassis design, which affects the cooling system and balance of the car on the whole. The dirty air from the car ahead can cause turbulence, and in Mercedes case trouble the cooling system of its car which sits fairly low compared to the Red Bulls and Ferraris.
The one drawback Mercedes had was they were the only team to not bring an upgraded power unit, and both Hamilton and Bottas had used the same one for seven races. Their second drawback was they did not factor in Ferraris strengths on various tyre compounds. Therefore coming into the weekend with confidence in their mindset of delivering a strong performance, things took a twist when the margins narrowed down from qualifying to race.
With the new engine rule that allows the use of three power units per season, after which penalties incur, the Silver Arrows team seemed to have stretched it thin by using the same engine for seven races. Hamilton was heard complaining on his pit radio around lap 7, reporting the car was down on power. The Briton had a chassis component that compromised the cooling from the opening lap itself, and resulted in engine overheating. When he was brought into the pits for the tyre change, they tried resolving the issue by opening up the body work and improving the situation, but they lost a place to Ricciardo.
The Renault factory team had driver Nico Hulkenberg finish at his best place so far in seventh, followed by Carlos Sainz in eighth place. Although the Renault car is a long way in comparison to Red Bull in terms of chassis development, but they have been consistent with their performance this weekend and looked competitive with their updated engine unit.
Force India's Esteban Ocon finished ninth and was followed by Sauber driver Charles Leclerc in tenth place to complete the point's finishes of the race. For the young Monagasque, a point's finish at this circuit is a redemption from his crash at his home race, and the third time the driver has claimed a points finish for his back-marker team.
Along with the two retirements at the start, Fernando Alonso's retirement due to a turbo issue was a gutting one on the 300th GP weekend of his career. The Spaniard who has been struggling to be competitive in the hybrid era of this sport, has been hinting at not enjoying the sport anymore and this retirement can only add to the frustrations. However, he has had a strange statistic at this venue where he has had the highest number of retirements, eight at Montreal in his entire career.
A change from Honda to Renault engines cost the Woking squad roughly a 100 million USD, to make sure the team was competitive again. But their lack of competitiveness despite the engine change could cost them an ace driver by the end of the season. However, a positive the double World Champion has to look forward to be his participation in the iconic 24 Hours Le Mans race next weekend with Toyota Racing.
Although the race was dull post the Safety Car period, and flagged before the 70th lap in a confusing error, the result that has impacted the Drivers' title is interesting. With the current result Vettel leads Hamilton by one point with a total of 121 points while the latter has a total of 120 points. Bottas is in third place with a total of 86 points and is followed by Ricciardo who is fourth with a total of 84 points and Raikkonen in fifth with a total of 68 points. In the Constructor's title Mercedes lead with a total of 206 points, while Ferrari have brought down the gap to 14 points with a total of 189 points. Red Bull Racing team are in third place with a total of 134 points, and are followed by Renault who are in fourth place with a total of 86 points.
The last two races might have been a slow and dull in terms of entertainment, and have been won from pole position, but it is getting harder to predict the outcome going into the weekend. As the momentum of the race weekend builds the pecking order is sometimes clear, but with the performance margins being so narrow between the contenders, it all boils down to who will make the least mistakes on track, and which team brings the best package of both engine and chassis to the respective circuit. With one-third of the calendar over, the next few races till summer break are going to be an interesting tale that will unfold until summer break in August. The next race weekend is scheduled from the weekend of June 22-23, 2018 at the Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, France.