Donna L. Sawtell, nee Gettle, 80, of Hanover Park, IL, for 52 years, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019.
Beloved wife of the late William Frank Sawtell Jr., Loving mother of Patricia (Richard) Fisher, Robert Sawtell and Donald (Steven De Korne) Sawtell. Cherished grandmother of Haley, Brianna, Taryn, Jessica and Jennifer.
Donna was born June 20, 1938, in Marshaltown, IA to the late Donald and Lillian Gettle. Private services will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated to Tails Humane Society, 8409, 2250 Barber Greene Road, DeKalb, IL 60115 or Alexian Brothers Hospice Residence, 901 Martha Street, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007.
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Velda Holzwarth, age 89, of Freeman, S.D., passed away peacefully on Nov. 28, 2017 at Freeman Regional Medical Center. A funeral service was held Saturday, December 2 at Zion Reformed Church, Menno, S.D., with Rev. Travis Grassmid officiating. Burial was in the Menno Cemetery.
Velda Holzwarth was born on Nov. 4, 1928 to Ludwig and Emma (Stoebner) Huether in Tripp, S.D. Velda was baptized and confirmed at Friedens Reformed Church in Tripp. On June 2, 1950, Velda married Gideon Holzwarth of Freeman. From this union, they were blessed with three children: Marlin, Myron and Marlene. They lived their married life farming together west of Freeman. Velda was known for her cooking and baking talents, always filling the table with an abundance of food for friends and family. She loved her flowers and spent many hours in her garden. Velda enjoyed going on bus tours with Gideon and especially enjoyed their tour through Europe. Velda always enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was very proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Velda is survived by her children: Marlin (Patty) Holzwarth of Freeman, Myron (Audrey) Holzwarth of Harrisburg, S.D., and Marlene (Brad) Stewart of Alliance, Neb.; four grandchildren: Matt Holzwarth of Sioux Falls, S.D., Kevin (Ashley) Holzwarth of Freeman, Jamie (Tyler) Sanders of Sidney, Neb., and Sean Stewart of Ft. Collins, Colo.; five great-grandchildren: Paisley and Brantley Holzwarth and Benjamin, Joshua and Anna Sanders; four stepchildren to Myron: Ronnie Jaye Munce Jr., Tash Munce, Sheena (Jim) Drey, Ryon Munce and families; two brothers: Melvin (Ardina) Huether and Roger (Karen) Huether, all of Tripp, S.D.; two sisters: Bernice Schoenfish of Menno, S.D., and Frances Vogel of Sioux Falls; plus many nephews and nieces.
Velda was preceded in death by her parents; husband; twin brothers, Mynard Huether and Maynard Huether; brothers-in-law, Art Schoenfish and Rudy Vogel and nieces, Teresa Huether and Carol Prien.

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The Fox, the Hen House, and Verifying Iran's Compliance
https://matthewrjbrodsky.com/17763/the-fox-the-henhouse-and-verifying-iran-compliance
Having relinquished and ultimately collapsed on most key negotiating positions in order to placate Iran and bring home a final nuclear deal from Vienna, the White House PR machine is in overdrive. The breathtaking litany of concessions on the duration of the Iran nuclear agreement, the upfront lifting of sanctions, the lifting of the conventional arms embargo, the granting of Iran the right to enrich uranium on its own soil and to continue to do so during the agreement—forced the Obama administration to pivot and make the case that the strength of the nuclear deal rests on the "robust" and "unprecedented inspection and transparency measures" including, "cradle-to-grave accountability" as Secretary of State John Kerry told the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on July 28. The television ads that seek to validate the deal have adopted the same script. The overall strategy, apparently, is to set American minds at ease because the U.S. will know if Iran cheats and will be prepared to respond accordingly. But as more details emerge, the final leg of the White House's sales pitch is beginning to crumble as well.
Indeed, the more the American public learns about the Iran deal, the less they like it. Whether citing polling data from CNN/ORC, Pew Research, Quinnipiac University, or NBC/Wall Street Journal, they underscore the same sentiment: There has been a precipitous drop in support since the agreement was announced in July. Between a half to two-thirds of the American public currently reject the deal. Those numbers were flipped in reverse before the agreement was finalized.
More troubling from the Obama administration's perspective is that these sinking polls were taken before the Associated Press revelation of the secret deal worked out between the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Iran. In the agreement—that the Obama administration withheld from Congress—Iran will be allowed to collect its own soil samples at the Parchin military (and alleged nuclear) site and then share it with the IAEA. That is like having a baseball player mail in his sample for a drug test from his own home.
The reason that access to Parchin is so important is because of an IAEA safeguards report released in November 2011. Commenting on the report, the Institute for Science and International Security explained, "Iran constructed a large explosives containment vessel or chamber at the Parchin military complex in 2000 to conduct high explosive and hydrodynamic experiments related to the development of nuclear weapons."
It bears noting that three primary components are required to make a nuclear weapon: The first is enough fissile material to make an explosion. The second is the delivery system or a warhead that can be put on a missile. The third is a detonator that can make the fissile material on the missile explode at the right time and in the right manner. It is believed that Iran was working on number three at Parchin. This, itself, is something to be kept in mind when Obama admonishes the deals detractors and says, "the nature of nuclear programs and facilities is such, this is not something you hide in a closet. This is not something you put on a dolly and kind of wheel off somewhere."
There are plenty of ways Iran can work on their nuclear program that do not involve radioactive isotopes. Detonators and the sensitive research needed to carry out such tests are far easier to hide than a uranium enrichment facility. The side agreement between the IAEA and Iran sets the precedent for the inspections of suspected nuclear sites in the future. So when the President declared at his July 15 White House press conference, "if we identify an undeclared site that we're suspicious about, we're going to be keeping eyes on it," he neglected to mention that the watchful eyes will be Iranian, monitoring their own suspicious activity.
For the inspections regime as a whole, it means if the U.S. suspects a particular site, they will have to make that case publicly, possibly revealing sensitive intelligence methods, and after a minimum 24-day delay at Iran's discretion, Iran will then take its own samples and send them to the IAEA for further evaluation. That's more than the fox guarding the hen house; it's serving grilled, bite-sized hen to the fox.
"Unprecedented" does not mean "effective" and this inspections regime is neither. For years the Obama administration said that any deal sealed with Iran would grant IAEA inspectors access to Parchin. Such access is required as a prerequisite to establishing a workable verifications regime. As Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) put it in his August 18 speech announcing his opposition to the deal, when it comes to the verifications regime, all we have is "a very expensive alarm system."
Clearly, the Obama administration would have preferred that the side deal remain secret. Yet more ominous clouds gather on the horizon. The short document obtained by the Associated Press between the IAEA and Iran is called, "Separate arrangement II." That means there is at least one other such secret side agreement that is being withheld from Congress and the American people. Given the litany of previous concessions and the fact that the more people hear, the less they like, its hard to imagine that the other secret deals will provide the magic bullet to bolster the White House's case.
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Shaw Wu, American Technology Research analyst, speculates that the next iPod nano will be introduced no earlier than late autumn due to changes in compoments.
move to an SoC vs. its present 3-chip solution.
Whether this is the cause of the delay, or whether or not a September/October release is a delay at all, is debatable. However, Wu also reveals another possible cause of delay.
lower Apple's support and warranty costs."
AppleInsider picks up on this and runs with it.
those used with the iPod mini, these sources added.
Those "sources" also claim the new iPod nanos will be similar in form to the current generation. Storage capacity will reach 8GB, double the current maximum of 4GB. Pricing is unknown.
This seems like a no-brainer for Apple. Not only would this solve problems associated with the poly-carbonate and lawsuits by using a proven casing, who didn't like the iPod Mini? Let's just hope Apple doesn't get greedy and bump the price for Christmas.


A good way to integrate is to start in an area that is familiar to you. It is much more difficult to add on services and personnel to perform those services if these are totally new to you. Staff and possibly patients will feel the strain.
For this reason I recommend that you start with Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. This is an easy add-on and a natural progression for a chiropractic practice. It is best to have a doctor who is familiar with the procedures you will do in the office. These include triggger point injections, joint injections,carpal tunnel injections, injection of the knee to treat osteoarthritis, and others. These can be done with or without ultrasound guidance, but you will get better results send more profit if you do the injections with guidance.
You can also use a nurse practitioner or physician assistant but in most states a medical doctor must provide some level of supervision so you still need to find a doctor.
In addition , I highly recommend that you get a physical therapist and ultimately some physical therapy assistants. These are licensed PTAs who are able to work under a PT's direct or indirect (the PT does not have to be in the office.) supervision.
There are multiple advantages to having a PT. Most important is that you will be able to see Medicare patients for both physical therapy and physical medicine procedures, Right now as a chiropractor you are unable to tap into this huge market.
Having a physical therapist and being able to treat Medicare patients will make it much easier to get referrals from medical doctors.
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package blended.streams.jms

import java.util.UUID
import java.util.concurrent.Semaphore

import akka.actor.ActorSystem
import akka.stream._
import akka.stream.stage._
import blended.jms.utils.{JmsAckSession, JmsConsumerSession, JmsDestination}
import blended.streams.message._
import blended.streams.transaction.FlowHeaderConfig
import blended.util.logging.Logger
import javax.jms._

import scala.util.{Failure, Success}

class JmsSourceStage(
  name : String,
  settings: JMSConsumerSettings,
  headerConfig : FlowHeaderConfig,
  log : Logger = Logger[JmsSourceStage]
)(implicit actorSystem: ActorSystem) extends GraphStage[SourceShape[FlowEnvelope]] {

  private val out = Outlet[FlowEnvelope](s"JmsSource($name.out)")
  override def shape: SourceShape[FlowEnvelope] = SourceShape(out)

  override protected def initialAttributes: Attributes =
    ActorAttributes.dispatcher("FixedPool")

  override def createLogic(inheritedAttributes: Attributes): GraphStageLogic =  {

    val logic : GraphStageLogic = new SourceStageLogic[JmsConsumerSession](shape, out, settings, inheritedAttributes) {

      private val bufferSize = (settings.bufferSize + 1) * settings.sessionCount
      private val backpressure = new Semaphore(bufferSize)

      override private[jms] val handleError = getAsyncCallback[Throwable]{ ex =>
        fail(out, ex)
      }

      private val dest : JmsDestination = jmsSettings.jmsDestination match {
        case Some(d) => d
        case None => throw new IllegalArgumentException("Destination must be defined for consumer")
      }

      override protected def createSession(
        connection: Connection,
      ): JmsConsumerSession = {

        val session = connection.createSession(false, AcknowledgeMode.AutoAcknowledge.mode)
        new JmsConsumerSession(
          connection = connection,
          session = session,
          sessionId = nextSessionId(),
          jmsDestination = dest
        )
      }

      override protected def pushMessage(msg: FlowEnvelope): Unit = {
        log.trace("Pushing message downstream")
        push(out, msg)
        backpressure.release()
      }

      override protected def onSessionOpened(jmsSession: JmsConsumerSession): Unit = {

        log.debug(s"Creating JMS consumer in [$id] for destination [$dest]")

        jmsSession.createConsumer(settings.selector) match {
          case Success(consumer) =>
            try {
              consumer.setMessageListener(new MessageListener {
                override def onMessage(message: Message): Unit = {
                  backpressure.acquire()
                  // Use a Default Envelope that simply ignores calls to acknowledge if any
                  val flowMessage = JmsFlowSupport.jms2flowMessage(headerConfig)(jmsSettings)(message).get
                  log.debug(s"Message received for [${settings.jmsDestination.map(_.asString)}] [$id] : $flowMessage")

                  val envelopeId : String = flowMessage.header[String](headerConfig.headerTrans) match {
                    case None =>
                      val newId = UUID.randomUUID().toString()
                      log.debug(s"Created new envelope id [$newId]")
                      newId
                    case Some(s) =>
                      log.debug(s"Reusing transaction id [$s] as envelope id")
                      s
                  }

                  handleMessage.invoke(
                    FlowEnvelope(
                      flowMessage.withHeader(headerConfig.headerTrans, envelopeId).get, envelopeId
                    )
                  )
                }
              })
            } catch {
              case jmse : JMSException =>
                log.warn(jmse)(s"Error setting up message listener [${settings.jmsDestination}] in [${jmsSession.sessionId}]")
                closeSession(jmsSession)
            }

          case Failure(t) =>
            log.warn(t)(s"Error setting up consumer [${settings.jmsDestination}] in [${jmsSession.sessionId}]")
            closeSession(jmsSession)
        }
      }
    }

    logic
  }

}

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title: Tutorial - Ombre Fall Colors
date: 2012-11-21
permalink: /tutorial-ombre-fall-colors/
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Hey all! Sorry for the long gap between posts, but my hubby and I are officially moved into our new place!

Since this week is Thanksgiving, I thought we should get in a fall-themed tutorial before beginning the Christmas-themed manicures. So without further ado, I give you:

![](/images/Tutorials/Fall Colors Ombre Tutorial/photo 2-2.JPG)

**Ombre Fall Colors**

(Side note: I first found this ombre/gradient technique on [The Nailasaurus'](http://www.thenailasaurus.com/2012/04/gradient-nails-picture-tutorial.html) blog. She is a brilliant nail artist, and you should definitely check out her work :) )

Step One: Supplies! You'll need quite a few more supplies for this manicure than my other tutorials, but it ends up looking GREAT! You'll need makeup wedges or small sponge slivers, toothpicks, pieces of paper or plastic (something you don't mind getting paint on), top and base clear coat, and nail polish in brown, red, yellow, orange, white, and black.

![](/images/Tutorials/Fall Colors Ombre Tutorial/photo 3.JPG)

(Side note: you can use any colors you like for the ombre technique, but I chose these colors because they're fall-tastic! :) )

Step 2: Nail prep! Clean and buff your nails in whatever style you prefer, then put on a coat of clear base coat.

![](/images/Tutorials/Fall Colors Ombre Tutorial/photo 1.JPG)

Step 3: Base color! For the fall colors, I did brown for the base coat. Make sure to put on about two coats, so that there aren't any gaps or transparent areas in the color.

![](/images/Tutorials/Fall Colors Ombre Tutorial/photo 2.JPG)

Step 4: Prepping the ombre paint! On your piece of plastic or paper, dab a spot of the base color and a spot of the second color next to each other.

![](/images/Tutorials/Fall Colors Ombre Tutorial/photo 4.JPG)

Next, take a toothpick, and swirl the two colors together in the center.

![](/images/Tutorials/Fall Colors Ombre Tutorial/photo 5.JPG)

Third, take one of the makeup sponges, and dab it on the paint.

![](/images/Tutorials/Fall Colors Ombre Tutorial/photo 1-1.JPG)

Step 5: Sponge the nails! Take your sponge and in small up and down motions dab it along your nail. You will have to repeat steps 4 and 5 at least twice to get the colors rich enough.

![](/images/Tutorials/Fall Colors Ombre Tutorial/photo 4-1.JPG)

If you are doing multiple colors, you will have to have separate paint spots and sponges for each color. I did a different color for each nail, so here's what my paper and sponges looked like at the end:

![](/images/Tutorials/Fall Colors Ombre Tutorial/photo 5-1.JPG)

Step 6: Top coat and clean up! As the final step, put a clear top coat on your nails to seal in the color, and then use either a small paintbrush or a q-tip dipped in nail polish remover to clean up the edges.

![](/images/Tutorials/Fall Colors Ombre Tutorial/photo 1-2.JPG)

And you are done! Ombre nails are one of my favorite manicures to do, and I hope you have as much fun with them as I do :)

![](/images/Tutorials/Fall Colors Ombre Tutorial/photo 2-2.JPG)

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! See you next time!

**Nail polishes used:**

- Sinful Colors Professional in "Nirvana" (#949)
- Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear in "Sun Kissed" (#150)
- Sinful Colors Professional in "Snow Me White" (#101)
- Sinful Colors Professional in "Ruby Ruby" (#369)
- Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear in "Mellow Yellow" (#360)
- Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear in "Black Out" (#370)


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A lot of you guys have seen me and said "He really needs to eat a Sandwhich" Well I'm letting you do just that. Each month I'll put up a video of me eating a sandwhich.


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The Intimacy of a Moment
A review of Garth Greenwell's new novel, "Cleanness."
by Ian J. Battaglia
In a smoky, half-submerged bar in Sofia, Bulgaria, the protagonist of Garth Greenwell's latest novel, Cleanness, finds himself giving advice to a young man facing a predicament all too familiar to our unnamed narrator. The protagonist, a queer American teaching abroad at the American College of Sofia in Bulgaria—as Greenwell was himself—listened somewhat regretfully to the man, a student of his, describe being rejected and distanced by his best friend after confessing having feelings for him. It's a situation familiar to the narrator, and will be familiar to readers of Greenwell's first novel, What Belongs To You, which features the same auto-fictional protagonist and describes one such similar circumstance. The teacher's advice for his student doesn't have the effect he wants it to, and the student ends up leaving disappointed. As the teacher wanders his way back to his apartment, he thinks to himself about the problem facing the student, and how any gains toward understanding ourselves comes at the cost of a dreamy, near-novelistic understanding of our lives that's often so easy to fall into. Of course, the irony of this idea is not lost on Greenwell, whose beautiful writing is matched by his self-awareness, and has now written his second book novelizing his time spent in Bulgaria as a teacher. Yet, while the two novels share a setting, a protagonist, and overlapping history, Cleanness is a blossoming for Greenwell, who exhibits peaks here only hinted at in the preceding What Belongs To You. Cleanness is far and away one of the most evocative and sobering novels I've read in a long time, in which Greenwell manages to write about sex and violence, love and distance, and the feeling of home and language itself, in a way that feels immediately intimate and insightful.
In a climate of literary fiction that seems inundated with autofiction, Greenwell manages to stand out. His writing in Cleanness is more Cusk than Knausgaard, in more ways than one. While there's a chronology to Cleanness—an appreciation that's deepened for readers of his first book—the story here is told over a series of vignettes that could as easily be short stories. And in fact, many of them are, as noted in the Acknowledgements section. It's stylistic quality, the aesthetic feel of the writing that connects each section together as much as any interest in an overarching plot. Like Cusk, all the events of the novel are filtered through our narrator, including the speech of others. While this technique was used in What Belongs To You as well, in that work it created a distance between the narrator and subjects through their inherent impenetrability, which is of course the same thing as distance to the self. In Cleanness, the opposite is true, and the distance Greenwell creates by cleverly calling into question his own memories of an event versus what he assumes transpired "in actuality," down to the word choices used—especially in translation from Bulgarian to English—reveals a complexity only enhancing the nuance of his narrator.
Cleanness is broken into three sections, marked by Roman numerals, and further down into named chapters. Only the second of these three sections is named, called 'Loving R.', R. being the narrator's boyfriend before what feels like an inevitable parting. While nearly the entirety of What Belongs To You dealt with a separation, in the form of a distancing between the narrator and a lover named Mitko—one of the only characters in either of Greenwell's work to be given a full name rather than an abbreviated first initial—in Cleanness Greenwell is working with at once a much more meticulous and expansive definition of yearning and loss. After opening with the tale of the student in the bar, he goes on to describe a visceral sexual encounter gone awry, a visit to a protest of the Bulgarian people against its government but towards a disputed future, and a vacation with R. as the end of the relationship feels near, among many others.
Perhaps it's Greenwell's renewed focus on the intimate moments of life that make Cleanness feel so much more personal than What Belongs To You. Each chapter could be the standout story in a collection, but it's through their conversation together that Greenwell's ability as a writer is leveraged to maximum effect. He leans into the minutiae of his desires, both for sexual gratification as well as toward a sense of belonging, in a way that showcases what makes autofiction such a powerful medium. It's difficult to find another writer, within autofiction or outside of it, that shows as much courage and understanding as Greenwell. His strength is in laying himself bare, and writing in a way that few dare to do.
Cleanness is a sublime book, transcending not only autofiction or LGBTQ writing, but the very barrier between stories and novel, fiction and non-fiction. And like Greenwell's multifaceted writing, both story and lived experience, both intimate and sweeping, in reading Cleanness I found a dissonance in my reaction; upon finishing a chapter, I was filled with both the desire to hurry to the next one and just ruminate on the story finished, to revel in the world and feelings it painted for me. I'm sure this is a book I'll read several times over, in the coming years, trying to extract every last bit of meaning in that treasured space between when one story ends and another begins. Hopefully, after a few times through, Greenwell will have more writing for me to pour over. Whether Greenwell's next work returns once more to the gray and beautiful country of Bulgaria, or chooses to venture into new lands, I know it's somewhere can't wait to visit, and in all likelihood won't want to leave.
By Garth Greenwell
TagsCleanness • Fiction • FSG • Garth Greenwell
About Ian J. Battaglia
Ian is a writer based out of Chicago. His work has appeared or is forthcoming in The LA Review of Books, The Kenyon Review, Chicago Reader, and The Chicago Review of Books. He is working on a novel. Follow him on Twitter as @IanJBattaglia.
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I just skimmed this post and it seems well put together. Please note in the second to last sentence that the word should be pore, not pour.


Making cheese at home is more than a pleasure; it reduces our food costs, encourages us to utilize more of our own resources, and adds a whole new dimension to our lives.
We want to go into detail about the process we use for different cheeses, so this blog will not be our last cheese blog……..because of copyright laws, we can't share the actual recipes……but we don't always follow the recipes exactly either!
Take Feta, fabulously edible, tantalizing and aromatic! This is one of many that we use and in all honesty, use often. Feta freezes well, crumbles nicely and can be added to other cheese combinations to add a slight tang, even though it doesn't melt as well as Provolone, etc.
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Salman Khan has been sentenced to five years in jail with a fine of Rs 10,000.
It was said that 2018 can be the year of Salman Khan because of his upcoming films. Fans were expecting a great show from Salman Khan; however it seems that things might take a different turn.
Salman Khan is found guilty in blackbuck poaching case and has been sentenced for five years in jail with a fine of Rs 10,000. Other co-actors involved Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Neelam and Sonali Bendre acquitted in the case. During the shooting of "Hum Saath Saath Hain", Salman Khan was accused of killing two black bucks on October 2, 1998 in Kankani Village in Jodhpur.
Soon after the verdict, people on social media came out with hilarious reaction. Netizens are not taking the back seat and are busy making memes after the verdict. While his fans are concerned about his verdict, others hailed the decision taken by the Jodhpur court.
Let's check out the reactions by netizens.
Right now he has something apt to comment on Salman's verdict.
Sanjay Dutt's reply to her question.
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2023 is shaping up to be a year for country fans.
The household names of George Strait, Reba McEntire and Kenny Chesney will tour across North America and Garth Brooks will perform in Las Vegas year-round.
Now you can add controversial rising star Morgan Wallen to the list of megastars who could be coming to a city near you next year.
From April through October, the "Whiskey Glasses" singer hits stadiums and arenas across North America as part of his "One Night at a Time World Tour."
The 37-concert national trek includes huge concerts at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on May 20 and Citizen Bank Park in Philadelphia on June 17.
He will also be attending the annual WE Fest with Brad Paisley, Kane Brown and a number of other country stars August 3-5 in Detroit Lakes, MN.
Thus, for those who do not want to wait for the official sale of tickets, you can also take places from today.
While inventory won't be available on Ticketmaster for the general public until Friday, December 9, people who want to ensure they have tickets in advance can go ahead and purchase on Vivid Seats before the official sale of the seats.
Vivid Seats is an aftermarket ticketing platform, and prices can be above or below face value, depending on demand.
They have a 100% buyer's guarantee which states that your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.
Morgan Wallen 2023 Tour Schedule
All tour dates, locations, show start times and links to purchase tickets for each show can be found below.
Morgan Wallen Tour Dates
Saturday, April 15 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, WI at 4 p.m.
Thursday, April 20 at KFC Yum Center in Louisville, KY at 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 22 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, MS at TBD
Thursday, April 27 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI at 7 p.m.
Friday, April 28 at Vibrant Arena at The Mark in Moline, IL at 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 29 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE at 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 4 at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, FL at 7 p.m.
Friday, May 5 at iTHINK Financial Amphitheater in West Palm Beach, FL at 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 6 at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater in Tampa, FL at 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 18 at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, PA at 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 20 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 24 at the Moody Center ATX in Austin, TX at 7 p.m.
Friday, May 26 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX at 5:30 p.m.
Friday, June 2 at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA at 7 p.m.
Friday, June 9 at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, VA at 7
Thursday, June 15 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA at 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 17 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA at 4 p.m.
Friday, June 23 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL at TBD
Friday, June 30 at Ford Field in Detroit, MI at 7 p.m.
Friday, July 7 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO at TBD
Saturday, July 15 at PETCO Park in San Diego, CA at 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 20 at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ at TBD
Saturday, July 22 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA at 4 p.m.
August 3-5 at WE Fest with Brad Paisley and Kane Brown in Detroit Lakes, MN
Saturday, August 12 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH at 7 p.m.
Friday, August 18 at Fenway Park in Boston, MA at TBD
Saturday, August 26 at Nationals Park in Washington, DC at 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 16 at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at 7 p.m.
Monday, September 18 at Budweiser Gardens in London, Ontario, Canada TBD
Thursday, September 21 at the Canadian Tire Center in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, September 22 at the Videotron Center in Quebec, Canada at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 23 at the Bell Center in Montreal, Canada at TBD
Thursday, September 28 at Canada Life Center in Winnipeg, Canada at 7 p.m.
Friday, September 29 at the SaskTel Center in Saskatoon, Canada at 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 30 at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Canada at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, October 4 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, Canada at 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 7 at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington at 7 p.m.
(Note: The New York Post has confirmed all prices above at time of publication. All prices are subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout..)
Morgan Wallen Opening Acts
At each show, Wallen will be joined by other country stars to round out the line-up. Here's the skinny on every artist accompanying her on the "One Night at a Time" world tour.
Parker McCollum, 30, is a headliner in her own right. Active since 2013, McCollum won New Male Artist of the Year at the American Country Music Awards in 2022. He is known for his hit singles "Pretty Heart" and "Hell of a Year."
Robust aka Michael Wilson Hardy has written music for Florida Georgia Line stars, Thomas Rhett and Wallen of course. However, let's not forget that he himself is a prolific singer-songwriter. Start with "One Beer" and "Give Heaven Some Hell" if you want a good starting point for his catalog.
Ernest is "Nashville's most unpredictable hitmaker" according to his website. Inspired by artists as diverse as Eminem and George Jones, Ernest recently headlined the Sucker For Small Towns Tour and sold out college towns nationwide. Check out her new album "Flower Shops" which includes the first single "Flower Shops" featuring Morgan Wallen.
Bailey Zimmerman doesn't just play country. His website claims that his music "strikes a happy medium between timeless American country, rafter-shaking arena rock, and authentic storytelling." His single "Rock and a Hard Place" has racked up nearly 100 million streams on Spotify since its release earlier this year.
New music by Morgan Wallen
Although Wallen hasn't officially released a full-length record since 2021's massive 33-song "Dangerous: The Double Album," he's remained pretty busy in the year since his downfall.
In addition to a number of singles he has uploaded, he has just released three new tracks "One Thing At A Time", "Tennessee Fan" and "Days That End In Why" as promised in his Instagram post announcing his tour.
You can hear samples from all three singles below.
Morgan Wallen controversy
While Wallen is a bona fide star, his rise to the top hasn't been without a few hiccups.
In fact, his Wikipedia has an entire section called "Controversies."
A few of his most notable scandals include an arrest for public intoxication and disorderly conduct (May 2020), partying without a mask in a bar during the height of the pandemic (October 2020), and using racial slurs on camera ( February 2021).
Following his racist incident, Wallen donated $300,000 to the Black Music Action Coalition and was banned from several award shows.
Country stars on tour in 2023
2023 is going to be a "small country".
As previously stated, many big stars are going on tour, but while we're here, here are five other big country bands we can't wait to see live next year.
• Luke Combs
• Blake Shelton
•Carrie Underwood
• Shania Twain
• Thomas Rhett
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Businesses in Fort Collins, Colorado, Advocate for Local Authority
Posted October 15, 2015 by Tom Ernste
As the city of Fort Collins prepares for a November ballot issue seeking to reclaim local telecommunications authority, local business leaders are articulating their support. Walt Lyons, the owner of a Fort Collins-based video production company and member of the Fort Collins Citizens Broadband Committee, believes slow broadband access should be a central priority for this city of more than 150,000:
"This is more important than widening I-25," Lyons said. "This is not going to make much difference to me because I'm getting ready to retire. But it will make a difference for my kids and my grandchildren. The kinds of places they will work and what they do will depend upon it."
The city has access to many miles of fiber optic networks as Fort Collins is connected to a ring that the Platte River Power Authority (PRPA) built to connect its four partners: Fort Collins, Loveland, Estes Park and Longmont. At present, only government-owned facilities in Fort Collins can use the fiber network. Because Colorado State University is among the places that can access the PRPA network, the school's vice president of IT and dean of libraries, Pat Burns, sees firsthand the enormous gap between the broadband speeds he gets at home versus those available on campus:
"The best service you can buy from the private sector, like to a residence in Fort Collins, is not as good as the crappiest service we deliver on the CSU campus," Burns said. "It just cripples what can be done."
A number of Colorado communities have voted to reclaim local authority in the past year. A few places, like Rio Blanco County and Firestone, have moved forward with feasibility studies or are already planning for public investment. An increasing number of Colorado communities like Fort Collins realize that they need better connectivity to retain existing businesses and attract new development.
Rio Blanco County Has Big Plans for Open Access Network
Posted September 3, 2015 by Phineas Rueckert
In Rio Blanco County, you're almost more likely to find a dinosaur fossil than a human being. This rural county in northwestern Colorado has about two people for every square mile, but its sparse population is not stopping it from advancing an ambitious open-access broadband initiative.
More than a year into the rollout of the network plan, Rio Blanco County (RBC) has already succeeded in soliciting $2 million in matched funds from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), contracted a network operator, and secured easements (land-use rights) from the county's two largest municipalities to begin construction on the FTTx network. The bulk of the funding will come for the County budgeting for the infrastructure.
The network will initially touch every block and ultimately be expanded to deliver a fiber connection to each premise in the two towns.
Rio Blanco's network will be a four-tier open access arrangement. The county will own the infrastructure - from the data center to the optical network terminal (ONT) within the home and everything in between. A private company, Colorado.Fiber.Community, will operate the network. And a combination of independent middle-mile Internet service providers and last-mile value-added resalers will offer services directly to residents.
For Rio Blanco County IT Director, Blake Mobley, this arrangement is what makes Rio Blanco County's initiative both unique and feasible. Mobley gave a presentation at the MountainConnect conference in Vail, Colorado, where he spoke about the challenges and the early successes of Rio Blanco County community broadband network. Because the network is open-access, he said, the county can focus on what it does best - laying the groundwork and setting larger policy objectives, not taking the mantle of Internet service provider:
We look at this just like a county building county roads. You build those roads out. You as a county aren't anticipating a large return on that investment from those roads up front. It's the utilization of those roads that builds an economy that's going to be to your benefit.
Mobley, who along with presenting at MountainConnect also spoke with Chris on the Community Broadband Bits...
Rural Rio Blanco County Builds Open Access Fiber, Wireless - Community Broadband Bits Podcast 158
Posted July 7, 2015 by Christopher Mitchell
Rio Blanco County is a large, rural county in northwestern Colorado that has two population centers. The county has a sharp plan for building FTTH to the population centers and wireless across most of the county to improve Internet access in a region the national carriers have little interest in.
In this week's episode, we interview county IT Director Blake Mobley, who has long been involved in improving Internet access for community anchor institutions in the area. We talk about their plan and how they are financing it (enabled in part by the Department of Local Affairs in Colorado - which has helped many community networks).
We also discuss many other aspects of what it takes to create a project like this -- including building trust among local stakeholders -- and their particular open access approach and terminology for the different layers in the stack of entities involved.
Finally, Blake tells us what they believe has to happen for the project to be successful. Read their vision statement here. Read our full coverage of Rio Blanco County stories here.
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Rio Blanco County Plans for Deployment in Colorado
Posted December 1, 2014 by Lisa Gonzalez
Earlier this month, voters in several Colorado communities decided to approve ballot measures to reclaim local telecommunications authority. One of those places, Rio Blanco County in the northwest corner of the state, has already committed funds to develop infrastructure.
According to a recent article in the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, the county considers the issue so critical, it will dedicate $2 million in federal mineral lease revenues, and $5 million from the general fund to improve connectivity. County leaders say they will also seek funds from the Department of Local Affairs.
Rio Blanco County is planning an open access model. From the article:
[County Commissioner Shawn] Bolton said the county won't provide broadband service itself, but instead will install infrastructure such as fiber lines.
"By providing infrastructure, then we can get the service providers to come here and provide the service at a competitive rate," he said.
In March, the County, the County Seat of Meeker, several local school districts, and a list of other partnering entities, filed a Rural Broadband Expression of Interest [PDF] with the FCC. In their documentation, they noted that the private and public entities in the region had been working together to develop better connectivity since 2001. They named themselves the Western Colorado IT Cooperative (WCITC).
According to the Expression of Interest, fiber resources are now in place that connect a limited number of public facilities. The County Courthouse, the Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge, the Town of Meeker, its pubic library, and its schools all connect via the metropolitan area network (MAN). A medical center, also connects to the existing fiber network.
Population density is low in Rio Blanco County at approximately 2 people per square mile. Seventy-five percent of the county's 3,200 square miles is federally owned land. Most residents live in either Meeker or Rangley.
Community leaders in Rio Blanco County recognize...
Estes Park, Colorado, to Ask Voters to Reclaim Authority in February
Posted November 26, 2014 by Lisa Gonzalez
The recent Colorado elections in Boulder, San Miguel County, Yuma County, Rio Blanco County, Wray, Yuma, Red Cliff, and Cherry Hills Village have inspired Estes Park. According to a recent Trail Gazette article, the northern town will hold a special election in February to ask voters to reclaim telecommunications authority. Approximately 5,800 people live in Estes Park.
The local Estes Park Economic Development Corporation (EDC) adopted a resolution in August urging the town council to take the issue to the voters reports the Trail Gazette. The council voted unanimously to support that idea.
"This resolution resulted from an extensive investigation into how to achieve a key goal in the Town's 2014 strategic plan: 'to encourage optimal use of the Platte River Power Authority's and Town's fiber optic infrastructure,' " [EDC's David] Batey said.
"We must take back the Town's right to decide the best way to provide competitive broadband," Batey said.
"Like electricity a century ago, broadband is a foundation for economic growth, job creation, global competitiveness and a better way of life," stated the EDC.
The town and the Platte River Power Authority (PRPA) share ownership of a fiber optic network between Estes Park and nearby Loveland. The ring was installed about 10 years ago for operation of the PRPA Transmission and Substation Electric System. Flooding in 2013 eliminated the other telecommunications infrastructure connecting Estes Park to the outside world, so there is no redundancy.
The City leases several of its fibers to Level 3 for a little over $1,600 per month but connectivity in town varies. Some areas rely on dial-up while others have DSL. There are also several smaller Wi-Fi providers working in the area.
Estes Park is well known as a tourist destination and like other rural...
After Local Communities Reclaim Authority, Comcast Turns Up Speed In Colorado
On November 4th, voters in several Colorado communities decided to reclaim local authority to provide telecommunications services. As Coloradans celebrated their steps toward self-reliance, Comcast felt a little quiver in its cowboy boots. KMGH in Denver is now reporting that Comcast plans to double Internet speeds at no extra charge for some Colorado customers. Customers now signed up for download speeds of 25 Mbps or 50 Mbps will see their speeds double at no extra charge by the end of the year.
KMGH reporter Ryan Tronier also notes that the recent election may have played a part in Comcast's decision to turn up the speed:
While the doubling of internet speeds is great news for Comcast customers, the move may not be as benevolent as it seems.
Comcast's announcement comes on the heels of seven Colorado cities and counties deregulating restrictive internet laws during the midterm elections.
As many of our readers know, SB152 was passed in 2005 and prevents local governments from establishing telecommunications utilities unless voters approve an exemption. Exemptions passing in Boulder, Wray, Yuma, Cherry Hills Village, Red Cliff, Yuma County, San Miguel County, and Rio Blanco County appear to have been inspired by similar ballot measures years prior in Centennial, Montrose, and Longmont. Longmont is well into deploying its FTTH network.
With President Obama's recent support for reclassification to Title II as part of a free and open Internet plan, and Comcast's ongoing bid to merge with Time Warner Cable, a...
Republicans and Democrats Alike Restore Local Authority in Colorado
Posted November 5, 2014 by Lisa Gonzalez
Yesterday, Colorado voters in three counties and five municipalities were asked whether they want to restore local government authority to build or partner for broadband networks. A 2005 law, lobbied for heavily by incumbents, prevents local municipalities from offering telecommunications services, even if they already have the infrastructure in place.
According to the law, local communities can ask voters to reclaim local authority to establish a telecommunications utility. We have seen Longmont, Montrose, and Centennial take action in prior years. In Longmont, the community has successfully established a telecommunications utility and the community is loving it.
An interesting wrinkle in Colorado is the wide support across the state - communities that vote heavily for Democrats supported local authority for municipal networks in similar numbers that those in areas voting heavily for Republicans.
In Yuma County, where approximately 85% of voters supported the GOP Senate candidate, the measure to reclaim local authority passed with 72% of the vote. Yuma County overwhelmingly voted for the Republican candidate for Governor and every race in Yuma County went to a Republican candidate. The cities of Yuma and Wray within the County also had their own ballot initiatives to reclaim local authority; those ballot measures also passed by 72%.
Rio Blanco County's numbers were very similar to those in Yuma County. The only exception was that their ballot question 1A on reclaiming local authority passed with 76%. Again, every race went to a Republican candidate in Rio Blanco County.
Boulder, with considerable fiber assets already in place, decided to take the possibility of using those assets to the voters this year and the voters said yes. Much like the voters in Yuma, Wray...
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I have had the great pleasesure of being the artist in residence at Echo Valley Ranch and Spa for two years now. The body of work that I have created there has grown into a walk-about show, through the forest, buildings and ranch grounds. You will find my art in the trees, on trees, in the spa, lodge and in "room 12."
Guests can now use a pamphlet to self guide their art tour.
My art is created to be viewed in a certain viewing context. Echo Valley Ranch and Spa is a magical place to create and view art.
"Spirit Horse" tree carving is complete!
My son Matthew and I completed the tree carving "Spirit Horse", at Echo Valley Ranch and Spa! The carving covers 2/7th of the circumference of the tree, below the 33% guideline I use to make sure the carving does not affect the tree's growth. The tree is a Douglas-fir.
The carving has real horse hair, thanks Biscuit (i.e. an Echo Valley Ranch horse), and a glass eye. The image of the horse was inspired by photos by Raphael Macek, a Brazilian horse photographer.
First Nations people commonly believe that a "white" animal like a buffalo, raven or horse has special spiritual powers. We held a ceremony at the tree, before we carved, to thank the tree and ensure it stays healthy. Additionally the ranch wrangler's made offerings to the tree to instill the spirit of the horse, and I think it worked!!!!
The carving was started on Canada Day and finished July 25th.
Here are some photos of works-in-progress at Echo Valley Ranch and Spa.
The "Grandmother Tree" was started on June 28th, 2013, on a stately Douglas-fir tree.
The "Spirit Horse" was started on July 1st, 2013, Canada Day on a Douglas-fir tree beside the horse stable.
A "thank you" ceremony was held before each carving was started, to acknowledge the tree's role in the artistic process. A special ceremony was held for "Spirit Horse" as I wanted the wranglers to imbibe the spirit of the horse in the carving.
My son Matthew is shown in the Spirit Horse photo, as he is apprenticing and working at the ranch.
Stay tuned for the photos of the finished carvings!
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I have seen some answers on this site which say that a bachelor of science in mathematics in USA is a general degree and a student needs to study other subjects as well. It also seems to me that many students who did their undergraduate in USA do not have any research experience in mathematics.
I did my undergraduate in an Australian university and it took me 4 years to complete. Each year, I had to do 8 subjects which all of them were mathematics subjects except one subject in the first year which was a programming course. I also did summer research at the end of each first three years in summer and I had to write a research thesis in the honor year (fourth year).
This makes me wonder if those people who did their undergraduate in USA are ready for graduate school because it seems that they may not have done enough mathematics subjects?
Even though I did all mathematics subjects in my undergraduate, I feel that there is some gap in my mathematics education for graduate school.
How those people who did their undergraduate in USA feel about this? do they also see this gap and that they need to work hard?
What do I mean by ready for graduate school?
By being ready for graduate school, I mean that for instance a graduate student at university of Pennsylvania have seen all the materials in graduate preliminary exam in his undergraduate. Or if a graduate student takes any first year graduate courses, the pre-requisites for doing that course are satisfied and he does not need to learn assumed knowledge in a particular first year graduate course.
Actually, since they do make the transition regularly, the answer is yes. But that doesn't mean that they are immediately ready to take comprehensive exams or begin thesis work.
Note that most US undergrads go to US grad schools if they move on. Each country's educational system is different. The fact that a US math major takes only about 1/3 of her/his credits in mathematics doesn't affect anything, since US grad schools expect that.
The natural progression is to go from a BS to an MS and then to a PhD. Not all schools, however, require the master's degree for admission to the doctorate, but those that don't will have a system of courses and exams that assure that the student is ready for research when they start, whether or not an MS is part of the progression. Many schools that directly admit doctoral students will offer an MS as a painless "stepping stone" as part of the studies. Sometimes all you need to do is fill out a request form, but a short thesis or exam may also be required (as it was in my case).
The prelim/comp exams, however, aren't based, for the most part on the undergraduate material. For example, I didn't study measure theory or delve too deeply into topology until I was a grad student. My undergrad was heavy in analysis and secondarily in algebra. But the early graduate courses built on the undergrad experience and so I was ready by the time it was necessary. But comps didn't come until late in the third year of grad study and little research was needed until that time.
The system works as long as you stay in one country or move to a country with a similar system. Moving from an undergrad major (in any field) in the US to a grad program in UK might be a different story though, since the undergrad program in UK is much more specialized by field.
But at the end, the students wind up in about the same place. You get a comprehensive view of the breadth of mathematics and a very deep dive into a specialized part of it so that you can do research.
The US system isn't inferior, as the question seems to imply. It is just different.
Does an undergraduate degree sufficiently prepare students for graduate school?
An undergraduate degree is not intended to -- nor does it -- prepare students for graduate school. Ultimately, students must deliver a thesis. That thesis will be unique and the skills required to deliver it will be rather specialised. So, many of the required skills will not be part of undergraduate degrees (nor should they be). Students must learn the necessary skills during graduate school.
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Antique Mills Diamond Front 5 Cent Slot Machine. For restoration or could be used for parts. These machines are highly sought out and valuable. I do not have the means to restore it, but would be a great project for someone.
It is original, no restorations, paint or modifications. They spin very nicely when manually moved, and even make the spinning noise.
The handle pulls but does not make the wheels spin. I do not have the back of the machine or the part where the coins go in.
There is a collection box for the coins. Glass in front of the wheels is in great condition. The top glass and the one on the bottom have cracks.
The silver payout tray is in good condition, as is the metal plate on the front where the graphics are (most colors are very vibrant). Machine (including wooden base) is 26" tall, 16" wide and 15 deep. The front is cast iron bolted to the wooden base.
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Фамилия
 Елец (дворянский род)
 Елец, Люциан Адамович (1833—1884) — генерал-майор русской армии.
 Елец, Юлий Лукьянович (1862—1932) — гвардейский полковник русской армии; писатель, военный историк и журналист.

Географические объекты
 Елец — город в Липецкой области.
 Елец — железнодорожная станция Белгородского региона Юго-Восточной железной дороги.
 Елец — хутор в Новооскольском районе Белгородской области.
 Елец — деревня в Городском округе Воркута Республики Коми.
 Елец — река в Республике Коми, левый приток Усы (возможно — Большой Елец).

Прочее
 Елец — пресноводная рыба семейства карповых.
 «Елец» — российский футбольный клуб из Ельца.
 «Елец» — название молодёжной команды ХК «Липецк» в сезоне 2014/15.
 Елец — модель игрушки йо-йо производства компании One Drop Design, названная так из-за численного совпадения диаметра и высоты (в миллиметрах) с широтой и долготой г. Ельца.

Толковый словарь живого великорусского языка Владимира Даля
Елец, мужского рода
 перм. душка, дужка или грудная вилочка у птиц. Давай елец ломать.
 Возвышенная середина груди вообще у животных и человека.
 Черноморск. рыба кленёк, Squalius busiscus.
 Тамб. собират. дубовая поросль? Не еловая ли либо ольховая? или можжевел?
 Вят. лентяй? Еловец м. стар. лоскут, вырезка, кисть, перяное украшенье верхушки шишака или шелома. Еловци ж шеломов их, аки поломя огняное, пашется.

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Hot Rods Avoid Sweep With Historic 17-0 Win
Betts, Bowling Green slam South Bend in series finale
at Bowling Green Ballpark on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. (Photo Credit: Steve Roberts/ Bowling Green Hot Rods) (Steve Roberts/ Bowling Green Hot Rods)
By Brennan Mense / Bowling Green Hot Rods | May 15, 2019 4:56 PM
Bowling Green, KY- The Hot Rods pounded out 21 hits and set a franchise record for largest margin of victory in a 17-0 win over the South Bend Cubs on Wednesday, ending a nine-game homestand. The Hot Rods improve to 22-17 ahead of an eight-game road trip beginning with Thursday's series opener against the Lake County Captains, which has a 5:30 PM CDT first pitch.
Matthew Liberatore made his season debut starting for Bowling Green and worked around a pair of two-out singles in the first. Afterwards, the Hot Rods struck for the first time, as Ford Proctor cleared the wall in right-center with his third home run of the season. The blast was a solo shot that gave the Hot Rods a 1-0 lead.
With an early lead in hand, Liberatore set down eight-consecutive Cubs over the third, fourth, and fifth innings. In the bottom of the fifth, the offense provided more breathing room against South Bend reliever Zach Mort. After a leadoff double by Wander Franco, Jake Palomaki reached on a two-out error to extend the inning. Tony Pena followed with a two-run double down the right-field line, scoring both runners to push the lead to 3-0, Bowling Green.
An inning later, the Hot Rods broke the game open against Mort and the Cubs. Kaleo Johnson singled to left with the bases loaded and one out, bringing in two runs. Two batters later, Palomaki tripled to right-center to score two more runs. Palomaki scored on a wild pitch later in the inning, extending the lead to 8-0.
The Hot Rods weren't done, though. In the seventh, Franco drew a bases-loaded walk, to add another run. An inning later, the Hot Rods strung together eight hits, with Chris Betts polishing off the rout with a grand slam over the right field bullpen off South Bend infielder Rafael Narea, who finished the game on the mound. The slam was the first for the Hot Rods this season and Betts fifth homer of the year, making it 17-0, Bowling Green, the eventual final score.
Liberatore (1-0) went 5.0 shutout innings, allowing four hits and a walk while striking out four in earning the win. Miller Hogan went 3.0 innings in his Hot Rods debut, allowing two hits and striking out two. Nick Padilla finished off the game, allowing a hit, but facing the minimum in a scoreless ninth inning.
Notes: All nine Hot Rods had multiple hits…Eight players had at least one run and one RBI for BG…Betts' grand slam was the first slam for a Hot Rod since Ronaldo Hernandez on June 1, 2018… He became the first Hot Rod to have two hits in an innings since Emilio Gustave did it on June 1, 2018 against the West Michigan White Caps in the fourth inning… He's the first BG batter to have four or more RBI in a game since Kaleo Johnson had four against the Fort Wayne TinCaps on April 24… It's the second time this season Betts has driven in four runs in a game… Johnson has an eight-game hitting streak… He also tied a career-high with three hits… Franco has hit safely in four-straight games and has three-consecutive multi-hit contests…Pena has a four-game hitting streak… His three hits set a new personal season-high.. Liberatore tied a career-high with 5.0 Innings pitched, the fourth time he has reached that mark…He's also won three-straight decisions dating back to last season…The eight-run eighth inning is the most scored in one inning by the Hot Rods this year and the most since a ten-run fourth inning on June 1, 2018 vs. Lansing… BG's 21 hits is a new season-high and is two shy of the franchise record of 23, set on April 15, 2012…The Hot Rods recorded 20 or more hits for the first time since May 28, 2018 vs. Dayton…The 17 runs is the most scored by Bowling Green since a 17-6 win over Lake County on June 11, 2017…It surpasses a 15-0 win over West Michigan on July 26, 2014 for the largest margin of victory in franchise history…Bowling Green reached double-digit runs for the fourth time season…The Hot Rods are 3-5 in shutouts this season…BG is 19-9 against right-handed starters…The Hot Rods are 19-4 when they out-hit their opponent…The Hot Rods are 7-2 in day games this season, including wins in all three Education Day games…Bowling Green is 88-80 all-time against South Bend, 45-41 at Bowling Green Ballpark…The Hot Rods will travel to Lake County to begin a three-game series against the Lake County Captains with a 5:30 p.m. CDT first pitch on Thursday night...RHP Caleb Sampen (2-2, 3.86) will start for the Hot Rods, while RHP Juan Mota (1-5, 5.48) gets the ball for Lake County…Fans can catch all the action with Shawn Murnin on Willie 107.9 FM, as well as, with their smart phones via the MiLB First Pitch app and TuneIn Radio app.
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In San Francisco, it's almost impossible not to eat well, with Michelin-starred options ranging from Atelier Crenn to Zuni Cafe. Find some of the hippest places to dine along Valencia Street in the Mission District, with a head-spinning number of chic bars and restaurants and almost every type of global cuisine—plus awesome ice cream at Bi-Rite, Mitchell's or Cream. Little Italy and the Jackson Square neighbourhood have more great finds, like Bix and Michelin-starred Quince.
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But with all these new trends, there's still something to be said for San Francisco classics: crusty Boudin sourdough bread (first baked here in 1849), the martini (debuted in 1850), Irish coffee (perfected in 1952 at the still-serving-them-today Buena Vista Café) and timeless steamed Dungeness crab dipped in melted butter.
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Benoît Collin-Vincent is a lock-keeper at Joigny. As a boy he used to spend his time playing on the Ardennes Canal, and now it's his turn to help inexperienced Locaboat sailors to navigate their first lock on the Burgundy Canal.
In France, most locks are open from 9am to 12.30pm and again from 1.30pm to 7.30pm. So you have plenty of time. Don't panic about navigating a lock, because there's nothing difficult about it, especially as we're there to greet you, reassure you and make sure that the manoeuvre goes as it should. And we're dressed all in blue, so we're very easy to spot! Holidaymakers don't always get it quite right, at least not the first couple of times. But, as I explain to them, a lock is really just a lift for boats.
One of the mistakes to avoid is holding the ropes in your hands and getting into a flap. It's better to stay calm, moor up around 200 metres from the lock and wait there for your turn. Some locks have traffic lights, and others don't. In the latter case, you just have to be patient and avoid making a dash for the gates before they're completely open. There's no point in rushing... especially when you're on holiday!
The other pitfall to avoid is doing a U-turn in your boat close to the weir. People often think that there's plenty of water at that point, but in fact the opposite is true. This is where water is being held back, so it's not deep and there are often a lot of reeds and sandbanks.
My other little tip, which may seem obvious but is often overlooked, is to learn the river signs, and the simplest way to do this is to read your navigation guide, the booklet that Locaboat gave you before you set off. It really is child's play. But I would say that the most important thing of all is to learn to work with the water.


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Veltium is a Spanish company specialized in the development, manufacture and marketing of electric vehicles recharging infrastructure, which is easy to install, available for everyone.
Thanks to our experience we have developed a system with the latest technology designed to optimize the charge of electric vehicles reducing the electricity costs and allowing you to leverage your car any time. All this may be controlled personally from your own Smartphone because nobody knows your needs better than you.
Veltium is a Spanish company specialized in the development, manufacture and marketing of electric vehicles recharging infrastructure, which is easy to install, within reach of the entire world.
Thanks to our experience we have developed a system with the latest technology designed to optimally manage the charging of electric vehicles reducing the electricity costs and allowing you to get the most out of your car at each time. All this controlled personally from your own Smartphone because nobody knows your needs better than you.
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Veltium Smart APP is an application that will allow you to intelligently manage the charging of the vehicle from the Smartphone. It configures your needs, plans the automatic charging times and analyses the consumption data of each user, from anywhere, optimizing the adjustments in real time according to each person's characteristics.
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