As co-founder and CEO of findCRA, Ben leads the company's direction and growth through product design and development as well as securing strategic partnerships and investments. He also oversees day-to-day activities and works closely with the findCRA team in supporting the company's users, clients and partners. With an immense passion for law and finance, as well as innovative cloud technologies, Ben's visionary yet practical approach has helped propel findCRA as a nationally recognized solution in the community reinvestment industry as it pushes for more effective and modern strategies and systems.
Before co-founding findCRA in 2013, Ben was a compliance analyst overseeing deposit operations at Republic Bank & Trust Company, the largest commercial bank headquartered in the state of Kentucky. Prior to this, Ben studied law for two years at Nova Southeastern University's Shepard Broad Law School.
Ben is a native of Louisville, Kentucky and holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in Economics from the University of Kentucky.
Brian Waters brings over fifteen years of experience in regional banking compliance to his role as President and Co-Founder of findCRA, where he focuses on operations and sales as well as driving processes and marketing outreach. During his time in banking, he oversaw regulatory requirements in the areas of fair lending, HMDA, CRA, lending, deposit and BSA/AML for a multi-billion dollar regional bank with retail operations in six states and third party operations in all fifty states. He is a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), certified Anti-Money Laundering Professional (AMLP) and Certified Controls Specialist (CCS). Brian is also an Advisory Board Member for LHOME, a CDFI serving Greater Louisville. He is a graduate of the ABA's National Compliance School and holds Bachelor's of Arts degrees in Business Administration and English from Bellarmine University.
Harry Talamini joined the findCRA team in 2015 and oversees all aspects of the company's web development and IT as the Chief Technology Officer & Lead Developer. Prior to his role at findCRA, Harry founded HelioTech LLC, a web development and technical services company supporting a diverse group of corporate clients. Harry holds a Master's of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Louisville and a Bachelor's of Science degree in the same discipline from Miami University of Ohio.
Brooke Searcy focuses on educating and equipping nonprofits to tell their CRA Story, from understanding how CRA applies to their programs and services to becoming CRA Certified. Prior to joining findCRA, Brooke worked for Louisville Metro Government, where she oversaw the allocation of the city's External Agency Fund Grants and other activities supporting nonprofits providing affordable housing and family services throughout the city and county. She transitioned from that role to the city's Community Action Partnership division as a project manager focused on community development and revitalization efforts, including working with low-income families and empowering self-sufficiency. Brooke began her career in banking, working both in retail management and compliance at Republic Bank in Louisville. She holds a Bachelor's of Science in Communications from the University of Kentucky.


The Castleford Forum Project was established after recent excavations in the town revealed that Castleford was a site of special archaeological interest.
Artefacts from the excavations were photographed and used as the basis for the final identity. To keep the identity fresh and up to date the imagery was continually changed to keep pace with the new archaeology being unearthed.
Identity, stationery, press pack and exhibition elements.


We are headed east on Hwy 24/285 just outside of Buena Vista for a scenic drive to Aspen Ridge. The aspens have been changing to a beautiful vibrant yellow. We hope to be in Colorado long enough to see them turn orange and ultimately red.
We turned off Hwy 24/285 almost at the summit of Trout Creek pass on FR307 and head into the mountains. The road is dirt but not too bad except for the the ocassional "wash board" but enjoying the scenery is worth getting a little dusty. We follow the signs to Aspen Ridge, take CR187 and drive through the giant rock outcroppings covered with lichen.
As we get closer to Aspen Ridge we turn onto CR185 and continue about a mile until we find that we were not able to ascend the final hill to Aspen Ridge.
We reluctantly turn around and head back. We were not disappointed with the changing colors though. Bassam Ridge's aspens were on full display, and thats what we came here for in the first place.
We take CR188 taking us on a winding road over the mountain. It was a bit of a challenge but nothing we couldn't handle.
CR188 looped back to CR187 which brought us back to the enormous stone outcroppings, back to FR 307 and in no time we were on Hwy 24/285 and as we cross Trout Creek Pass we'll scout out new destinations.
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With oil leading the way, the drop in world commodity prices has had a a politically destabilizing effect, particularly strongly on South America's most politically progressive regimes, including Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina, Uruguay, and Ecuador. Although oil is the most prominent of these commodities, falling mineral and agricultural products prices, like soybeans native to South America, have accentuated the economic stress.
Throughout the West fiscal austerity measures, either self-imposed by right wing government policies or imposed externally by the IMF, have served to dampen consumer spending and reduce manufacturing growth. While China's falling exports resulting from the weak Western demand has had a strong effect on reducing oil consumption and hence prices, it is likely that Saudi Arabia and the Gulf State oil kingdoms have refused to cut production in order to hurt Iran and to undermine the US shale oil boom.
When a new, right wing government, or, indeed, any new president who wants to make nice with the U.S., comes to power, Assange will be unceremoniously kicked out or the Ecuadorian embassy into the hands of the US CIA.
Besides the drama around Assange, another side effect of the depression in oil and commodity prices involves Venezuela and its relations with Cuba. Already the popular revolution under Chavez is in trouble because of the economic problems brought on by the 50% collapse in oil prices. Cuba has been a beneficiary of favorable price treatment on Venezuelan oil which could be reversed with the end of Madura's presidency and replacement with a right wing government. He has already lost the parliament to the opposition in the recent election.
Change is coming and it doesn't look good.
I have seen speculation recently (sorry, name of source has slipped my mind–the hazards of the Internet!) that our beloved "allies" the Saudis are not at all concerned with damaging the US fracking industry. That is just "collateral damage" of their efforts to undermine Russia and Iran, in cahoots with their bosses in Washington, D.C. is the reasoning. And of course the United States government waged a relentless economic "cold war" against Hugo Chavez, and now his successor bears the brunt of this. The global economy continues to weaken and our own country never emerged from the collapse of 2007-2008. The much-vaunted "Recovery" was and is all smoke and mirrors. When giant corporations like McDonald's, Caterpillar and Wal-mart are struggling to rake in profits, you know the situation is grim. But don't worry, a savior approacheth…I'm sure the Financial Wizard Donald Trump will cure all that ails us!! Though he may have to resort to shooting some folks with bullets dipped in pig's blood!!
A fascinating read which links the collapse of oil and other commodity prices to slowing consumer demand worldwide, neoliberal economic policies, regional politics, and geopolitical intrigue. Highly recommended.
I tied the laces on my shoes this morning and took a couple of steps. It felt like something was sticking to the soles, and I thought maybe I stepped in some mud when I got out of the car last evening. I dragged my right foot over the scraper just outside the front door, and my OPTIMISM came off and landed on the ground next to it. Before I could stop myself, I did the same with my other shoe. HOPE fell on the pile, too.
Einstein said (I am paraphrasing, sorry!) that he thought that two things are infinite, the space and human stupidity, but, he added, he was not sure about the space because he himself was a human.
This article shows better than anything, the characteristic human stupidity. First Assange's problem shouldn't exist in a world that suffered the consequences of the BIG WAR. Apparently we did not learn anything. And in the case of the USA, the error is even deeper, because we had an intelligent plan designed by our Founding Fathers. Probably if we had followed it we could be in a less problematic situation.
The conference in Paris about climate change, something that is happening whether we want to believe it or not, according to scientific studies caused by human activity, also whether we believe or not, leaves all of us with a choice, prevent further climate deterioration.
If you are confronting a pandemic and you have any symptoms are you going to wait to be near death to try to take some action?
Why our government has not done anything to prepare/train the people that is currently working in power generation and distribution to go from fossil fuel to clean energy resources? The option is simple, whatever we use as a resource we still will need to generate it, to conserve it and to distribute it. We, the people, are mostly like a heard, do shepherd us in the right direction! Ty It is only a transition, not a radical human re adaptation, this last unnecessary if we decided to effectively act today.
I have a gut feeling that those who profit from war are doing their best to create the required chaos to enjoy some more beneficial gains for themselves. Whatever way they can. And this beyond the Middle East that did not work as they expected. But where they still are profiting through their contractors. And the sale of weapons, ammo and equipment. Whenever I watch a documental about those events I ask myself, how much pollution are they producing? How much are they increasing our carbon print?
All those called whistleblowers are patriots that should be thanked. But I already said it before.
Today justice is just a word without any factual meaning. And the lack of Justice is at the root of all the problems we confront because Justice main function is to give us laws that rule for the good and punish the bad. And many among us have lost sight of our human values and are leaves in the wind without objectives of any value to society.
The justice nowadays is written by money. We are again 2000 + years ago where we started. The church and the state are fighting for the power but now the church is desperate because the state does not need the church anymore to control. The state now has pocket gadgets that do not require faith but brain wash as much as the church with less individual effort and with lots of sensual benefits. You can communicate without talking. You do not even need to know how to write, you just assume how to spell.
How did I get here? I started thinking about Assange and his problem with a change of government in Ecuador and kept on going climbing branches in a tree that extends to the history of humanity. Yes, Assange is in trouble. But he is an intelligent man, at some point he might have thought in the possibility of that outcome. Maybe Snowden was more intelligent when he went to Russia, to the other power in the game. And by passing through China.
Life is a dimension that everyday is becoming more flat, it lacks perspective because no matter what we do or how we do it we all end up in the same place where we started. Maybe that is the reason man creates gods. Not to be alone.
I reread the prior paragraph and I disagree with myself. I have never been happier and with more perspective than when every weekend I visited my beloved Andes. At 5,000 meters above the sea level, you are ALONE. Neither other vehicle nor other human being, just big cats, silence and the mountains. And the sky. I know, I should have added, not to be alone in a society that is failing.
I think most folks don't understand that scientists have been aware of the threat of impact of human activities on the global climate for over half a century. (You'll find references in Robert Ardrey's [he a non-scientist, BTW] book, "The Hunting Hypothesis," speculations on human cultural evolution, published 1976–that's four decades ago, which I got around to reading within past two years. Also, Rachel Carson was greatly concerned with such issues, and that was 1960 or earlier.) And there have been whistleblowers punished in this area of knowledge (suppression thereof), as well. But guess what hasn't changed since c. 1960, when voices of concern were raised? The stranglehold over government policy wielded by the energy corporations, which are of course among the very most gigantic business operations. Presidents, Senators and Members of the House of Representatives come and go, but the corporatocracy remains in control. And just to add the maximum of cruel irony, the US military that is mobilized to protect the interests of the energy industry (these are euphemistically called "our vital national interests") is among the greatest consumers of energy/polluters of the planet of all time. This insanity cries out for real action to be taken. And where are the leaders who will do this? Madame Clinton? Fat chance! Bernie? Not really. Trump? Ha!!
"The option is simple, whatever we use as a resource we still will need to generate it, to conserve it and to distribute it".
True – BUT the problem here is the "we" part.
Factually, there are far too many of "we" – surplus to requirements and especially so with the collapse of the "consumption-without-limit" model, following the collapse of the food chain. Soon enough on us.
The National Security State is not just reparing for societal breakdown; they are initiating it.
For one principle purpose and one principle purpose alone.


During the Sundays of Easter the First Readings are typically from the New Testament instead of the Old Testament. Today's reading is from Acts 2:14a, 36-41. It includes part of the first Christian sermon delivered right after the giving of the Holy Spirit to the followers of Jesus. Notice that Jesus is the center of Peter's proclamation. Notice the call to Christian discipleship: repentance, Baptism, the reception of the Holy Spirit, and proclamation. Notice also that the Holy Spirit blessed Peter's message, and the hearing about Jesus, and about 3,000 were added to the followers of Jesus. Let our message be centered, founded, and grounded in Jesus: Jesus changes hearts and adds believers.
Holy Spirit, inspire us to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus to those around us; bless our proclamation and bless their hearing so that more and more people follow Jesus alone as Lord and Savior. In His Name we pray. Amen.
Psalm 116:1-14 The psalm for the 3rd Sunday of Easter is 116:1-14. This is a powerful psalm proclaiming God's faithfulness to deliver the psalmist in his great affliction – the psalmist was at the point of death, but called out to the Lord, Who delivered him. The response of the psalmist? PRAISE.
This is a fitting psalm for the Easter season – Jesus is risen! He is delivered from death! By God's grace through the gift of faith, we, too, are delivered from death. Let us rejoice!
Rescuing Lord, we praise You that You delivered the psalmist in his time of need. We praise You that You raised Jesus from the dead. And we praise You that in Jesus we, too, will be raised from the dead to everlasting life in Your presence. Keep us in faith. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen.
The Second Reading, 1 Peter 1:17-25, is a powerful reminder of how we have been redeemed – bought back by God – through the holy and precious blood of Jesus; nothing else was good enough to bring us back to God. As His redeemed people, live the new life He gives each day, trusting in the steadfastness and eternity of God's Word, His Word which has as its heart the proclamation of Jesus.
Redeeming God, we thank and praise You that You have redeemed us from sin, death, and the devil through the blood of Jesus. Open us up more and more to You so that we hear again the Gospel of Jesus and continue to grow in Him. In His Name we pray. Amen.
The Gospel, Luke 24:13-35, is an account of Jesus' resurrection and appearance to two of His followers. Notice the importance of the Holy Scriptures – how Jesus is the center of the Scriptures, and how Jesus is made known to the two in the breaking of the bread – which has Holy Communion overtones. Notice also the importance of the Christian community in this passage. This passage gives us a good model for discipleship.
Holy Spirit, speak to us through the Words of the Bible and through the words of other Christians so that we hear again all the things that pertain to Jesus, and open the eyes of faith to see Jesus as He gives Himself to us in the bread and wine of Holy Communion. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen.


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Kogi Guber: Sani Lulu Pledge Re-positon Sports, Plans Partnership With Dangote
The Former NFF President and frontline All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Kogi State, Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi has revealed his plan to partner billionaire businessman, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President Dangote Group of Companies in areas of sports, if elected.
In a statement signed by his spokesperson Sylvester Ojogbane, Alhaji Sani Lulu said: "It is very evident that Alhaji Dangote is very passionate about football, that he once muted the idea of once buying into Arsenal Football Club in England. We also know that he has one of his biggest business conglomerates in Obajana, Kogi state, we are not going to wish such interest and passion away in Kogi state, we would provide him an enabling environment to further enhance this interest in supporting Kogites in Sports generally."
Lulu whose tenure as NFF President saw to the rapid development in the game of football in Nigeria, said the potentials available in Kogi State has remained untapped, but will experience an geometrical growth immediately he emerge as Governor of the State.
Lulu made this assertion in Ankpa during his campaign tour of the area.
He commended Dangote's investment in Okaba coal mine, which he said is the greatest coal deposit in West Africa and capable of generating power for the use of the whole of North Central states.
Lulu pledged to use the power of football in partnership with Aliko Dangote to genuinely transform the state and nurture a football team that will be the best in the world.
He insisted that Dangote would be supported to develop both the human and infrastructural facilities in the state to the benefits of the people.
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest man is cementing his position as Africa's most generous philanthropist. With a fully integrated conglomerate that has operations in 15 African countries enjoying an annual turnover of over US $3 billion, and with a personal fortune approximated at US $11.2 billion, Dangote has decided to address the suffering of the people of his homeland of Nigeria, Africa, and the world.
Aliko Dangote (GCON), born 10 April 1957, is a Nigerian business magnate, investor, and owner of the Dangote Group, which has interests in commodities in Nigeria and other African countries. As of March 2018, he had an estimated net worth of US$14.1 billion.
Kogi LG Administrator Pledge To Empower Youths
Ondo PDP Accuses APC Of Planning To Use State's Resources To Support Kogi Gov's Re-election
Kwara Govt Approves N50m for Bursary

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Vietnam, India Enhance Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
The year 2022 is of great significance in the traditional partnership between Vietnam and India. The two countries will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, the 15th anniversary of the strategic partnership, and the 6th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership
Rosie Nguyen
ngtrang12.ftu@gmail.com January 09, 2022 | 08:03
Prime Minister Modi offered incense at Quan Su Pagoda. Photo: VnExpress
Major events between the two countries
The leaders of the two countries attach great importance to the commemoration of key events marking the relationship between the two countries, considering this an important milestone, a development stage, and opening a new stage in the relations between Vietnam and India.
A series of important activities are expected to be carried out at all levels to celebrate these important events in both Vietnam and India such as a high-level delegation exchange and an online meeting between leaders of the two countries; exchange of congratulatory messages between leaders of the Party, State, and Unions of the two countries; organize cooperation in the fields of politics, defense, security, trade, science and technology; and organize meetings and seminars in the capital and major cities in Vietnam and India.
Historical and cultural similarities
Looking back at the history of the relationship between the two countries, the highlight is that the two countries have a long-standing traditional relationship, with close ties in many aspects, such as history, culture, economy, politics, and religion.
Experiencing ups and downs, and changes in the history of the two peoples, the relationships have been maintained to this day. It is a solid foundation for the formation and development of the comprehensive friendship and cooperation between India and Vietnam.
Vietnam and India have natural historical similarities. The Indian civilization originated from two great rivers, the Indus and the Ganges, and the Dai Viet civilization also originated from two large rivers on the Indochina peninsula, the Red River and the Mekong River.
These flows are the source of the wet rice civilization that flourished in both countries, creating two rich cultures as we know today.
Thousands of years ago, the first relations between the two countries appeared through trade relations, exchange and cultural acculturation between the two peoples.
Indian culture has left many traces on the territory of Vietnam. The biggest and most profound legacy is the influence of Buddhism.
President Ho Chi Minh once said: "The people of our two countries have long-standing relations. Indian culture and Buddhism have been transmitted to Vietnam since ancient times.
Buddhism is the only religion that came to Vietnam by peaceful means. As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi during his September 2016 visit: "Those who brought wars and invaders to Vietnam have suffered catastrophic failures, but those, who bring peace to Vietnam will be glorified."
Flame of revolution
Another significant similarity is that Vietnam and India were both the first countries in the national liberation movement to resist colonialism and gain independence (Vietnam in 1945 and India in 1947).
If the August revolution of the Vietnamese people was led by the genius leader Ho Chi Minh, the Indian people's struggle for independence was also led by the great leader Mahatma Gandhi.
Indian leaders welcome President Ho Chi Minh to visit India in 1958.
After gaining independence, official friendship and cooperation relations between the two countries were gradually built.
Former Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru visited Vietnam in 1954 shortly after peace was restored in North Vietnam.
In response, Former Prime Minister Pham Van Dong visited India in 1955, and President Ho Chi Minh visited India in 1958.
On January 7, 1972, the two countries officially established diplomatic relations, ushering in a new era of strong development of multifaceted relationships between the two countries.
Vietnam and India cooperate for the development
The two countries regularly exchange and meet at all levels, especially high-level visits to enhance understanding and cooperation, and make the two countries' relations constantly develop in all fields.
Former Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung's official visit to India in July 2007 resulted in many signed agreements.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Vietnam in September 2016 resulted in the signing of 12 cooperation documents.
Among those documents is a Joint Statement on upgrading the strategic partnership to a "comprehensive strategic partnership," bringing the traditional friendship between the two countries to a new height, for the sustainable development, peace, stability, and prosperity of Asia and the world.
In recent years, the Vietnam-India relationship has developed strongly on the basis of the key pillars of politics, defense-security, economy-trade, culture, and human resource training.
A ceremony to welcome National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue in New Delhi, India on December 15, 2021. Photo: VNA
On the multilateral level, Vietnam appreciates India's international role and position and supports India's status as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
The two countries regularly coordinate with each other at international and regional forums on regional and global issues of common concern.
Currently, Vietnam and India are also sharing great similarities on the path of development. Both have certain advantages in terms of geopolitics, geo-economics, potential, and resources, and have great needs for reform, integration, and development.
The two countries are making efforts to move forward in the context of the shifting balance of influence towards the Asia-Pacific, the Indo-Pacific, the high role of emerging economies, and the strengthening of regional cooperation.
It can be said that this is a favorable time for the two countries relations in all fields to have great qualitative changes.
The challenge is that the two countries need to make more efforts to take advantage of these opportunities and turn the potential of the bilateral relationship into reality, for the benefit of the two peoples, peace, stability, and development of the Asia-Pacific region.
Enhancing Vietnam-India Cooperation in the Digital Era
The Minister of Information and Communications, President of the Vietnam - India Friendship Association, Nguyen Manh Hung said the association would maximize digital platforms, increase ...
Photo Exhibition Demonstrates People-to-People Exchanges between Hanoi and Delhi
On the 50th anniversary of Vietnam - India diplomatic ties (7 Jan 1972-7 Jan 2022), the Vietnam - India Friendship Association on Jan 5 held ...
Cultural and Tourism Exchanges to Boost Vietnam-India's People-to-People Relations
India and Vietnam have enjoyed excellent relations with the tradition of helping each other in difficult times, showing sensitivity to each other, and supporting each ...
Vietnam – India comprehensive strategic partnership bilateral cooperation
My Son Sanctuary: an Indian Cultural Space in Vietnam
My Son Sanctuary (Duy Phu Commune, Duy Xuyen District, Quang Nam Province) is one of the main Hindu temples in Southeast Asia and Vietnam.
Vietnam-India's 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Celebrated
Renowned Vietnamese Dancer Appreciates Her Experience in India
Unique Roads Named After Ho Chi Minh in India
Exhibition Shows 50 Photos of Vietnam - India Friendship
A book featuring the Vietnam-Thailand enhanced strategic partnership was released at a ceremony in Bangkok on January 14.
Strengthening Vietnam, Japan People-to-People Diplomacy
The Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association in Can Tho has contributed to promoting people-to-people diplomacy.
Vietnam and Korea Strengthen Cultural Exchanges
The Korean Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism said that Vietnam and Korea had similar cultural backgrounds. Korean people are familiar with Vietnamese culture, and Vietnamese people also know a lot about Korean culture.
Foreign Minister, Special Envoy of UN Secretary General Talk Myanmar Matter
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary General on Myanmar Noeleen Heyzer expressed their concern over instability in Myanmar during their virtual meeting on January 14.
Vietnam, RoK Enjoy Extensive Exchange in Culture: Korean Minister
Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have seen extensive cultural exchange, and the combination of the RoK's development and technology and Vietnam's values will definitely create great influence, not only in Asia, said RoK Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hwang Hee.
Laos Acknowledges Support From Vietnamese Community in Disasters and Pandemic
Vietnamese in Laos have donated to Lao people who faced difficulties due to natural disasters and pandemic.
Vietnam, Cambodia Enhance Defense Cooperation
Both nations have pledged to foster closer defense cooperation by having delegations at all levels exchange views, expertise and knowledge.
Japan Supports Vietnam with VND 40 Billion Worth of Medical Equipment
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) continues to support Vietnam in the fight against Covid-19 by handing over a batch of medical equipment worth of nearly VND 40 billion (US $1.7 million).


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In-depth analysis of the Arlington Million including Pace Figures and Form Cycle Patterns of each starter. Please refer to the Legend or Pattern Guide for back-up definitions and patterns.
It's the 32nd $1,000,000 Arlington Million run at 10 furlongs on the turf for three year-olds and up. While it is a short field of seven, it makes for an interesting betting race as there are two European shippers likely to bet heavy and four Euro jocks competing.
Get the Pace Figures and Past Performances for the Arlington Million.
Hardest Core (20/1)
A relatively unknown trainer and jockey team up with Hardest Core after running first or second in his last eight starts. The challenge is those races were against horses of much lesser caliber than he is facing today. From a Pace Figure perspective his last two races are 76.1 and 78.2, considered light at this level.
The Play: Too Slow – Combine slower figures with the fact that he has never run in a Graded Stakes race and it's asking too much.
Smoking Sun (9/2)
A Kentucky bred son of Smart Strike, who stands for $100,000, has primarily raced in France competitively against Group 2 runners. His most recent start was in Singapore in a Group 1 event for $1 million. What is interesting about his last race was the winner (Dan Excel) sat a perfect trip just off the front runner and easily glided to the outside to win while Smokin Gun came from 10th, weaving his way through traffic to make up 6+ lengths in the stretch finishing a very good second. The jockey had to be patient to get through traffic and really didn't use the whip much as he was clearly beaten due to the trip.
Note that Side Glance (#7) was in the same race, sat last most of the way and rallied for 5th, a good 5 lengths behind Smoking Sun.
The Play: Contender – The video of his last race looks much better than it does "on paper." And while he has never set foot in the US, there is real value here at 9:2 morning-line.
Magician (7/5)
A royally bred son of Galileo (one of the top sires from Ireland), Magician has raced against Group 1 horses (like US Grade 1) earning almost $2.4 million in his racing career. Champion Irish jockey Joseph O'Brien, one of the tallest jockey's ever at 5'11", makes the trip to Chicago to ride.
In both of his two most recent races at Ascot (just a few miles from Windsor Castle in the UK), he sat off the lead by some 12-15 lengths from a speed-ball front runner (who quit about 3/4th through the race and finished last). And while he did run 2nd on 6/18, he was easily beaten and just held on for second. His last start on 7/26 was not good; he really seemed to have no interest in running, though it could have been the soft turf and 12 furlong race.
He's got only one race in the US, in November 2013 in the Breeders' Cup Turf (at 12 furlongs), which he won in spectacular fashion posting an 81.5 with a 26 point turf spread (difference between final figure and 4f figure).
The Play: Regressor – An 81 final figure would win this race, but his last effort does not provide confidence plus he is coming off only 20 days race and shipping into the US. At 7:5 morning-line, the risk outweighs the reward.
Finnegans Wake (12/1)
This hard trying runner has faced stiff competition before, running against both Wise Dan (arguably the best US turf horse of all time) as well as Will Take Charge. In both cases as is the case for all five of his Grade 1 starts, Finnegans Wake was unable to challenge the top horses and has finished no better than fourth. He won his last race at Arlington Park in a Grade 3 ten furlong event stalking a very slow pace before barely (and I mean barely) holding on for the win.
It was not surprising to see a low Pace Figure of 66.9/42.4 and would expect he could get back to his more likely level of the mid 70's.
The Play: Too Slow – Not quite a Grade I horse plus a regression in Final Pace Figure will make it difficult for him to hit the board.
Up With the Birds (6/1)
He ships in from Toronto for Malcolm Pierce, the leading trainer at 30% (with a minimum of 20 starters by win percentage) at Woodbine. Little known by US standards, Eurico Silva gets the mount, he is the second leading jockey at Woodbine winning at a 20% clip. This is a serious racehorse, earning almost $1.3 million in 12 North American starts, including the Grade 1 Jamaica Handicap on 10/5/13 at 10f on the turf. He beat Jack Milton in that race who is rounding back into form, running 3rd in a Grade 2 stakes at Saratoga (beating odds on favorite Silver Max, while running into a monster horse called Seek Again).
His most recent figure of 79.5/60.7 (final/4f) is the highest of the field, though there could be a minor concern that the 79.5 was his lifetime turf top. Note however, turf runners can "pair up" lifetime tops unlike dirt where it is very difficult. Visually speaking, his performance was impressive coming from last with no effort (though the pace of the race was super-fast 1:09.4 for 6f), the jockey was obnoxiously standing up and pumping his fist a few steps before the wire, almost saying, "were back."
Up With the Birds typically runs from off the pace, though in this race, devoid of speed, his average 4f Pace Figure of 58.9 (using the Basic View summary here) will keep him closer to the front.
The Play: Fringe Contender – A classy horse who looks to be rounding back into form, another that could provide value in this short field.
Real Solution (5/2)
A winner of over $1.35 million, Real Solution ships in for leading US owner Ken Ramsey with the nation's top jockey Javier Castellano and one of the best trainer's for turf, Chad Brown. He won the Arlington Million via disqualification after finishing second last year and then got pummeled by Magician in the Breeders' Cup Turf. He won his last start on Belmont Stakes day, the Grade 1 Manhattan Stakes (also beating Seek Again). It was a weird race as early on, a longshot sprinter took a 12 length lead. It felt like there were two races going on, the sprinter out clear and the rest of the field in a pack. Javier put him in perfect position and when they turned for home it looked like the rest of the field was not advancing.
From a Pace Figure perspective, he ran a 79.4/51.7 (fastest lifetime turf race with a PLOW Form Cycle Pattern (Pace Low – when a grass runner's 4f figure is their previous minimum). Typically, if a PLOW pattern exists and the final Pace Figure is competitive, it would lead to an upgrade of a horse. However, in this case, due to the nature of the race (with a run-off speed ball), it's not convincing. One last note, Chad gave him a month's rest before starting his workout regimen on 7/6. He shows perfect spacing off a week between workouts for six consecutive weeks with one bullet work on 7/26.
The Play: Fringe Contender – All that being said, something doesn't sit right with that last race. The final figure might be overinflated as a front runner did all the work. A possibility to use underneath, there is too much risk with limited reward to win.
Side Glance (8/1)
The third international horse in the race, Side Glance has already run once in the US prior to the Million, the Grade 1 United Nations at Monmouth Park. He floated to the lead in this 11 furlong turf race and ran hard to the wire holding on for third. He also ran third in the Arlington Million in 2013 posting a 77.4/60 (final/4f).
On 11/2/13 he won the Group 1 ($940k) MacKinnon Stakes, his best lifetime effort by all accounts. It was an impressive race visually, as he again floated to the lead at the half mile and held every step of the way. Even past the wire, the two upcoming challengers were unable to get by. His form tailed off following that win which brings us back to his current form.
His Pace Figure for his most recent start was 74.9/62.4, a couple points down from last year's Million effort which is not surprising. His average 4f Pace Figure is the highest in the field at 62.5 which very likely means he will be on the lead which is what you want in this race as they start on the turn.
The Play: Contender – Last effort was a good prep and his speed combined with some depth (meaning heart) could make him a value play in the field.


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Clemson hands Florida State worst home loss
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Florida State head coach Willie Taggart says they are going to find the players who quit and also deal with the players who threw punches. (0:41)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- No Atlantic Coast Conference team had ever knocked off Florida State for four straight years. Clemson spent the week making sure it would be the first.
Trevor Lawrence threw four touchdown passes, and No. 2 Clemson handed Florida State its worst home loss in program history with a 59-10 victory on Saturday.
"This was an awesome accomplishment for our seniors," coach Dabo Swinney said. "This was something they really wanted to do ... be that first ACC senior class to go 4-0 on these guys."
Florida State routed Clemson 51-14 in 2013, a victory that was part of the Seminoles' undefeated run to the national title. But since then, the Tigers have been the class of the ACC -- and owned their rivalry with Florida State.
"I'm definitely honored," defensive tackle Christian Wilkins said. "Just speaks volumes of our program and the special guys we have, the special group of seniors we have."
Lawrence completed 20 of 37 passes for 314 yards before staying on the sideline for good late in the third quarter. Amari Rodgers had six catches for 156 yards and two touchdowns, and Tee Higgins also had two TD receptions.
Clemson (8-0, 5-0) scored 28 points in the second quarter and opened a 45-0 lead before Florida State got on the board on Ricky Aguayo's 35-yard field goal with 4:35 left in the third quarter.
The Tigers moved to 8-0 for the seventh time in school history, including the third time in the last four seasons. Clemson also recorded back-to-back wins in Tallahassee for the first time.
Florida State (4-4, 2-4) couldn't get out of its own way, suffering its most-lopsided defeat at home -- surpassing a 58-14 loss to Southern Miss in 1981. It was also the most points allowed by the Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium.
"I felt like we had some guys that quit on our football team and that's can't be tolerated," Florida State coach Willie Taggart said. "You quit, you don't play."
Defensive end Brian Burns, who had a tackle and a quarterback hurry, agreed with Taggart's assessment.
"Most definitely," Burns said. "The effort level wasn't there. The energy wasn't there."
Florida State had not allowed 30 points in 11 straight games, dating to the 2017 loss at Clemson. But that streak was snapped less than a minute into the third when Lawrence connected with Rodgers on a 58-yard catch and run.
Deondre Francois completed 17 of 36 passes for 180 yards and an interception for the Seminoles before departing due to injury. James Blackman came in and had a 73-yard touchdown pass to Keyshawn Helton.
Florida State was one-dimensional on offense, rushing 35 times for minus-21 yards. Clemson forced the Seminoles to punt 12 times, including Florida State's first five possessions.
"Our defense set the tempo for the day right out of the gate," Swinney said.
Clemson defensive tackle Christian Wilkins has wreaked havoc on quarterbacks in his career. He can play a little on the offensive side, too.
Wilkins had a 1-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. He also had a 1-yard touchdown reception against Troy on Sept. 10, 2016.
Swinney said Wilkins scored from the "Fridge Package," a jumbo I-formation that was named after former Clemson defensive lineman William "Refrigerator" Perry (who scored a touchdown for the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XX). Wilkins lined up behind defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and plunged across the goal line.
"The guys did a great job with just clearing it open for me, whether it was the o-line or Dex," Wilkins said. "I really didn't have to do much. But I had to dive for style points, just to make it fun out there and show my athleticism a little bit."
KEEPING LAWRENCE CLEAN
Florida State came into the game with 25 sacks, ranking 8th in the FBS. But Clemson held the Seminoles without a sack on 44 pass attempts (Lawrence dropped back 37 times, and Chase Brice threw seven times).
"They've been playing their butts off the whole season," Lawrence said of the offensive line. "We're growing together. Getting closer."
HIT THE EJECTED BUTTON
Florida State lost three players to ejections. Safety Hamsah Nasirildeen was ejected for targeting in the first half. Wide receiver Nyqwan Murray and linebacker Zaquandre White were tossed for separate incidents where they punched Clemson players in the second half.
"We'll discipline," Taggart said. "That's unacceptable. That's mentally weak."
Clemson: The Tigers have cruised the last three weeks by a combined 163-20.
Florida State: Florida State is 0-5 against ranked teams since the start of the 2017 season. Four of those losses are by double digits, including a 31-14 loss at Clemson last fall.
Clemson: Hosts Louisville on Saturday.
Florida State: Visits No. 22 North Carolina State on Saturday, the second of three straight ranked opponents on the schedule. Florida State also plays at No. 3 Notre Dame on Nov. 10.
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North Carolina 7-3 8-4
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This year the WSOP has announced a couple of significant changes, including a revamped clock rule and two important changes to the WSOP Main Event.
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Now he's earned another accolade after becoming just the 11th player in poker history to win $20 million in live tournaments.
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Finally, Calvin "cal42688" Anderson won SCOOP #13H for his record-extending 8th SCOOP title.
The PokerStars Championship Monte Carlo, Monaco, is quickly marching towards conclusion but two big names have already scored big in High Roller events during the series.
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This time around in the podcast I take a look at the 1992 Cameron Crowe-directed film Singles, a romantic comedy whose soundtrack became one of the definitive albums from the 1990s. Starring Campbell Scott, Kyra Sedgwick, Bridget Fonda, and Matt Dillon and set in 1991 Seattle, Singles follows several characters in their twenties as they go through the complexities of trying to date and find love.
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I spend the episode discussing the movie as well as my opinion of it and then spend a little bit of time on the soundtrack as well as a bit on its lasting legacy.
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New job creation in Texas has led the state to its lowest unemployment numbers in 15 years, and San Antonio is one of the cities leading the way. San Antonio's 3.7 percent unemployment against a population of 1.4 million means that, "There are not many cities on this list more impressive," said Business.com in their roundup of the hottest cities in which to find employment. It also means more and more people are looking to buy a home in San Antonio.
They find San Antonio's thriving "healthcare, business and IT services, biotechnology, military, and financial services industries," particularly impressive and gave a "shout-out to three firms in particular, Rackspace Hosting Inc. (NYSE: RAX), Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas and USAA," said the San Antonio Business Journal.
Low unemployment is the key to economic growth, experts insist. "How important is the unemployment rate to our economic recovery? Let me put it in these terms," said . "Employment is to economic growth what oxygen is to the human existence. You can't have one without the other.
According to the San Antonio Business Journal, "The San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA gained 9,200 jobs last month, taking total employment to nearly 997,000 jobs. The metro area added 38,100 jobs since October 2014, a 4 percent gain year over year."
The public school systems added 2,600 jobs last month; 1,800 new jobs came from the education and health services sectors, and 1,400 jobs were added in October in the leisure and hospitality industry. "Last year, the sector lost jobs in October," they said.
Earlier this year, Toyota announced it was adding hundreds of jobs as the San Antonio Toyota Manufacturing Plant ramps up to meet high demand for the Tacoma and Tundra trucks, which are manufactured at the Southside plant.
Mario Hernandez, President and CEO of the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation, also noted "the recent arrival of the business services firm Alorica in San Antonio," said WOAI. "Jess Snyder, the local HR manager of Alorica, says as many as 700 jobs will be added by her firm in the coming months."
The trend looks to continue with "manufacturing operations that are looking at the San Antonio area," said Hernandez to WOAI. "We are also looking at office operations, information technology…(and) computer security. San Antonio is already one of the leading centers in the world in cyber security, employing more computer security experts than San Jose."
Growth at Brooks City Base also continues to bolster the San Antonio economy and make the Southside the hottest area in San Antonio, bringing new jobs and important amenities to this revitalized part of the city. The former abandoned Air Force Base has become San Antonio's most exciting redevelopment, with new jobs and amenities including "an apartment complex, a townhouse development, a neighborhood redevelopment project, the Embassy Suites Hotel, a Hampton Inn, new retail outlets, new restaurants and a renovation project at the Air Force base's former Hangar 9," all of which are expected to Grand Open or begin construction in the coming year, said the Business Journal.
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Israel: Fire In The North
May 19, 2020: Since 2012 Israel has carried out at least 300 air raids on Iranian forces in Syria. This began when Iran decided to back the Assad government of Syria, an Iranian ally since the 1980s, with massive financial and military aid. The Assads were dealing with a massive uprising that began in 2011 and was in danger of losing. Iran was also interested in establishing a land route to move weapons and personnel from Iran, through Iraq to Syria and Lebanon. This was in preparation for major attacks on Israel. In response, Israel began the airstrikes on Iranian weapons storage sites, bases and now missile assembly operations. Since 2012 there have been about 38 airstrikes a year but there have already at least 24 airstrikes so far in 2020. At least five airstrikes took place in a two week period after April 20. These air attacks use various types of smart bombs and guided missiles and rarely miss or are aborted.
The Syrians increasingly claim to have intercepted Israeli air-launched (often from inside Lebanon or Israel) missiles but the reality is that few of the Israeli missiles fail to hit their targets. Commercial satellite photos are available to determine damage and there is always a lot of destruction. Iran and Syria complain that the Russian air defense system in Syria is not used to stop the Israelis. The Russians don't want a fight with the Israelis, if only because the Israelis might publically demonstrate the ineffectiveness of Russian air defense systems. These systems are a major export item for Russia and the Israelis could reduce those export sales with demonstrations of how to get past the Russian air defenses.
Russians would prefer the Iranians to get out of Syria. The financial crises back in Iran have made losses from Israeli airstrikes more difficult to deal with. Iran cannot afford to keep replacing missiles and structures lost to these attacks. There is one exception to the Iranian reductions and repositioning in Syria. The new bases on the Iraqi border are being expanded. In eastern Syria (Deir Ezzor province), the Iranian weapons storage near the Al Bukamal crossing into Iraq continues to be reinforced and expanded. Storage areas are being built underground. This may not prove very effective because Israel has plenty of "ground-penetrating" bombs and even builds and exports these weapons. None of these "bunker buster bombs have been used against Al Bukamal yet. The Israelis usually wait until such new facilities are completed and full of weapons before attacking them. This way the maximum, and most expensive, the damage is inflicted.
The Al Bukamal border crossing is vital for the Iran-to-Mediterranean land route. This road is essential to supporting any Iranian military expansion in Syria and Lebanon. Israel has bombed it before and will apparently continue doing so. That is what will also happen to the new military base Iran is building here on the Syrian side of the border. The base is nearly complete despite several Israeli airstrikes. At that point, the Israeli airstrikes usually intensify in an effort to obliterate the completed base.
The Syrian Swamp
The unusual (in historical terms) alliance between traditional foes Russia, Turkey and Iran in Syria is becoming a losing situation for all concerned. The initial objective was to defeat the rebels, particularly the many Islamic terror groups that had come to dominate the rebels' cause. The rebels eventually lost and that was obvious by 2018. Now the fighting is about Iran seeking to militarize Syria for a war against Israel while the Turks are literally at war with Syria over the Assad government battles with the last concentration of rebels in Idlib province. This battle zone is on the Turkish border. The Assads don't care if most of the several million civilians in Idlib flee into Turkey. Most of those civilians are pro-rebel Sunnis and the Shia Assads prefer that they leave. The Turks prefer that they stay in Syria. When things calm down in Syria, Turkey hopes to persuade the three million Syrian refugees it already has to go home. With the Assads back in power, Syria is not a safe place for Sunni refugees. Iran supports the Assad approach. An Iran dominated Syria hostile to Turkey is not a good place for Russian to have troops and bases.
Israel also wants the Iranians gone, as does Turkey. Earlier in the year, the Iranians began backing off because of economic problems back home and relentless air attacks by Israel. But the Iranians are not giving up. They have dominated Syria since the 1980s and finally have an opportunity to turn Syria into a base of operations against Israel. In reality, most Syrians don't want that. War with Israel never turns out well for Syria or most Syrians. Now most Iranians agree with this attitude as well. Iranian mercenaries and Iran-backed militias in Syria are responding to the continuing Israeli airstrikes by moving to better protected locations. The units involved are near the Iraqi and Israeli borders as well as Aleppo. Iran is undergoing a financial crises at home, caused by plunging oil prices and covid19 disruptions of the economy. Some of these units are being disbanded or losing their Iranian financial support. Spending on the war in Syria, Yemen, Gaza and Lebanon is very unpopular in Iran. For over a year there have been public protests against the Iranian government because of the many economic problems attributed to government corruption and mismanagement.
Similar unrest has broken out in Lebanon where Iran–backed Hezbollah has been armed and paid by Iran to bully the Lebanese government into tolerating southern Lebanon being turned into a base for attacks on Israel.
Russia is threatening to cut much, or all if its support for the Assad government if the Assads do not cooperate and back off on their attacks in Idlib province. Al Qaeda groups hold about half of Idlib province in the northwest and small portions of adjacent Aleppo and Hama provinces. ISIL (Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant) still has scattered, but active, factions in the east (Deir Ezzor province).
Iran still backs the Assads but is not willing or able to force the Russians to remain in Syria. What also annoys the Russians is the extent of the corruption by the Assads, who have been stealing Russian and Iranian aid as well as portions of the government budget. The Assad clan seems more concerned about their own survival than they do of Syria's. Iran has been the powerful patron of the Assads since the 1980s and now have more influence over Syrian affairs than the Russians. The Iranians are not willing to do anything about the Assad clan's misconduct, at least not right now.
Covid19 Fades
So far Israel has suffered nearly 2,000 infected per million Israelis and 32 dead per million. The Israeli population travels to foreign destinations more (per million people) than any other nation in the region. That meant Israel was infected about the same time other industrialized nations were. The virus and quarantine response measures hurt the economy. The unemployment rate is up from 4 percent on March 1st to 25 percent, the highest ever for Israel. The GDP will contract 5.6 percent for 2020. The infections and deaths are declining and by 2021 the economy will be operating at full capacity and the usual economic growth will return.
Egypt is detecting more people with covid19 but the pandemic has not done major damage. Currently, the virus has infected 125 per million Egyptians and killed six per million. The national health system in Egypt is largely non-existent and many cases of covid19 will go undetected as will deaths, which can be confused with any number of similar diseases. In contrast, Israel has the best health care system in the region and more of its population is regularly exposed to foreign travelers who unknowingly spread such diseases all over the world.
Egyptian GDP growth is expected to be, at best, only half a percent for 2020, but rebound to over five percent in 2021.
Hamas has been much less aggressive about attacking Israel lately. This is in part to concerns about covid19 becoming a major problem which it has not become in Gaza or the West Bank. Hamas is growing more concerned about the economic damage it has inflicted on Gaza with its constant attacks on Israel. Hamas is trying to negotiate some kind of ceasefire that would lift the embargo on Gaza. Years of these efforts have not succeeded and may never do so because there are too many Islamic terror factions in Gaza that want constant war with Israel and don't care about the Gaza economy.
May 18, 2020: Israel finally has a new government, not much different from the previous one. This comes after 17 months of stalemates because of three national elections and multiple failures by parliamentary factions to form a new coalition government.
May 17, 2020: In the north Israeli troops shot and wounded a man who had been caught crossing the border into Israel. Normally the Lebanese border guards prevent anyone from getting close to the border. In the last month, there have been several cases where people showed up on the Lebanese side of the border and crossed it. These illegal crossers are usually detected and arrested or shot before they can get too far into Israel. It is unclear what the Lebanese border guards or Hezbollah (which can intimidate the security forces to do whatever) are up to.
May 16, 2020: In eastern Syria (Deir Ezzor province) another Israeli airstrike hit the Iranian weapons storage near the Al Bukamal crossing into Iraq. There were several large explosions, not all of them missile warheads. At least seven Iranians (or Iranian mercenaries) were killed.
May 15, 2020: In Egypt (Sinai) a raid on a suspected Islamic terrorist hideout left seven terrorism suspects dead. One of the terrorists died during the raid while the other six escaped. Police tracked them down (via security camera video) to another hideout where the six were killed. Found there were ten bombs, four explosive vests, some rifles and ammo along with vehicles, cell phones and walkie-talkies.
May 14, 2020: In the West Bank a Palestinian deliberately drove his car at two soldiers, injuring one while the other shot dead the driver.
May 13, 2020: In the West Bank a raid to arrest Islamic terror suspects led to a mob of local civilians threatening the troops. The mob refused to disperse and threw rocks and other objects at the troops, who opened fire to disperse the mob. That worked but only after five of the rioters were hit and one of them died.
May 12, 2020: In the West Bank a night raid to arrest Islamic terror suspects led to the death of an Israeli soldier when Palestinians on the roof of a building dropped large rocks on the troops. That led to a search for the Palestinians responsible.
May 10, 2020: Officials at the Iranian Shahid Rajaee container port near the Strait of Hormuz admitted that local government networks had been hit with an Internet-based attack. The official insisted the attack did no lasting damage to port operations. But commercial satellite photos later showed trucks (delivering or going to pick up containers) backed up on roads to the port. An unusually large number of container ships were stuck waiting to get a berth. In a rare move, Israel took credit for the hack, which was meant to port operations. Israel rarely takes credit for these attacks but did so, in this case, to warn Iran there would be a lot more of this if Iran did not halt its efforts to hack Israeli water supply systems. The latest of these was in late April.
May 6, 2020: In eastern Syria (Deir Ezzor province) Russian troops are replacing Iranian mercenaries in key areas. Iran appears to have withdrawn some forces from Deir Ezzor province, either to move them closer to the Israeli border or disband mercenary units it can no longer afford to pay and support. Many of these mercenaries are local civilians who go back to lower-paying jobs for local warlords. The Russian presence consists of a few checkpoints and some patrols backed by Russian airpower. The Syrian government is technically in control of Deir Ezzor province but the lack of security forces has enabled some of the ISIL groups hiding out there to assert themselves and terrorize civilians with kidnappings and murder. ISIL wants civilians to provide support and not cooperate with police or soldiers who come after the Islamic terrorists. In the last week at least nine civilians have been murdered and in over a dozen rural towns and villages, ISIL is a constant presence and menace.
May 5, 2020: In eastern Syria (Deir Ezzor province) Israeli airstrikes hit several Iranian targets causing about over 30 casualties and extensive property damage. The explosions were huge and sustained indicating the Israelis had blown up stores of Iranian rockets and ammo.
May 4, 2020: In northern Syria (outside Aleppo) an Israeli airstrike hit a research center where Syrians and Iranians were working on chemical weapons. Satellite photos later showed the damage was extensive. Further east of Aleppo province, another Israeli airstrike hit an ammo storage site, causing a large explosion.
In eastern Syria (Deir Ezzor province), an Israeli airstrike hit the Mayadeen army base and the Iran-backed militia stationed there. Outside Mayadeen ISIL ambushed and killed two Iranian troops.
May 3, 2020: The overall level of violence in Syria is way down from levels that had been the norm from 2013 to 2017. Instead of over a thousand civilians killed each month, in April the number was less than 80. Military losses are several times that and all the losses are primarily in the northwest (Idlib, Aleppo and Hama) or the southeast, mainly near the Iraqi and Israeli borders.
May 2, 2020: In Egypt (Sinai) ISIL (Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant) beheaded three members of the Terabin tribe, leaving the heads on the side of a road. Three other Terabin men were kidnapped. This is apparently yet another ISIL effort to compel cooperation from the tribe. Such cooperation can range from simply not reporting ISIL movements to the security forces, up to actively supporting ISIL and allowing the Islamic terrorists to openly recruit from the tribe. ISIL rarely gets any degree of tribal cooperation. By 2018 Egypt had persuaded most of the Sinai tribes to work with the security forces to curb ISIL activity. As is usually the case ISIL arrogance and brutal tactics turned the Bedouin from neutrals (and s0metime allies) into implacable enemies. Over a hundred Bedouin were killed by ISIL between 2016 and 2018 and that has had an impact. This pro-government attitude has gone from Bedouin sharing information about ISIL activities to quietly accept weapons, vehicles and cash to assist in patrolling the Sinai. The Bedouin never pass up free weapons but working part-time for the security forces is OK as long as it increases security for their own tribe. For a long time the security forces were reluctant to supply the Bedouin with weapons, because of the risk they would eventually be turned against Egyptian forces. That is still a risk but right now ISIL is a much larger danger to everyone. ISIL persists in using violence against tribes it feels might succumb to such pressure.
May 1, 2020: In Egypt (Sinai) a raid on a suspected Islamic terrorist hideout killed two armed men.
In central Syria (Homs province) an Israeli airstrike triggered large explosions at a Hezbollah ammo storage site.
April 30, 2020: In the north (Golan Heights) Israeli helicopters hit Iran-backed militia near the border. The next day more airstrikes hit Hezbollah positions in the Golan Heights.
In Egypt (Sinai) a military convoy was hit by a roadside bomb, leaving ten soldiers dead and three wounded. Security forces went looking for those responsible and two days later raided a nearby town where a home was being used as an Islamic terrorist base. When the house was surrounded the 18 men inside said they would not surrender and all were killed during the subsequent gun battle. In the building, troops found 13 assault rifles, two explosive vests and three other bombs.
April 27, 2020: In central Israel (Lod and its international airport) three fire kites (kites with incendiary devices attached) were released by local Arab-Israelis as part of Ramadan activities. Two kites came down in residential areas, one five kilometers from the airport. These tactics are normally only seen in the south, coming from Gaza. Police are seeking those responsible for the fire kites in Lod.
April 24, 2020: Iran claims it succeeded, on its fourth attempt since 2010, to launch a satellite into a stable orbit. The Iranian confirmation comes two days after the satellite was launched. The Noor photo satellite is in a stable 450 kilometers high orbit but appears to be tumbling out of control. Unless Noor has thrusters that can be used to stabilize it the satellite is useless. Noor is actually quite small, weighing about 4 kg (9 pounds) and about half the size of a microwave oven. One success in all this was the use of the new Qased SLV (satellite launch vehicle) to get their satellite into orbit. Since 2010 there were three previous attempts, all failures and all using the Simorgh SLV. Both Qased and Simorgh are multi-stage rockets that can carry a satellite into orbit or a warhead to a distant target. The U.S. and Israel describe the Iranian SLV test as a cover for what is actually an effort to develop an ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile).
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The Power of Music: Being Part of the New York Film Academy (NYFA) Glee Club
The New York Film Academy (NYFA) Glee Club is an extracurricular club that not only affords NYFA students another way to express themselves artistically, but brings them together and bonds them through a joint love of music and song.
Sunny Amara, a member of the Glee Club for six semesters and its current choreographer, calls being in the club "a new, exciting, thrilling experience every time. There's nothing I love more than taking the stage and performing my heart out. The Glee Club has been a perfect place for that. It's just so much fun."
Amara also echoes the sentiment shared by many in the Glee Club, that "the basis of Glee Club is a love of music, a love of singing and a love of performing that we get to share with audiences. And to me, that's tops."
Amara adds, "Watching my choreography come to life with these beautiful, singing souls is an experience unparalleled by any. We work hard in rehearsals getting the music and dances to their best, then we get to pour our hearts out on that stage. There's nothing better than that to me."
These sentiments aren't just felt by Amara, but by many of the members of the NYFA Glee Club. Lara Heine is studying for her BFA in Acting at New York Film Academy's Los Angeles campus and is also a member of the club. After a performance at the end of last summer, Heine put her thoughts into words, writing the following piece, entitled "The Power of Music":
Music and Dance is like therapy for many people. It eases your soul and spreads happiness.
At least that is how I always felt. As acting students, we are constantly on the go and expected to give our all. On very rare occasions we get something rewarded.
That is why I chose to sign up for the Glee Club. To give and receive in return.
This semester was filled with a lot of talented and driven people and putting on a performance with them was an honor for me. Melissa Sullivan, our teacher, created an amazing lineup of thoughtful chosen group and solo pieces.
Most of us didn't know each other when we met for our first rehearsal. Over the span of a few short weeks, we rehearsed some of the most challenging musical theatre pieces. We ended up growing, as a group and as people.
Musical theatre is not always easy. The pressure to be a triple threat is high. When we were doubting ourselves, Melissa would listen and help us to see the positive and move past it.
On the night of the performance our nerves were blank. During the final rehearsal, everyone was anxious and worried about different pieces and organizational things. The decorations kept falling of the walls and some of the choreography looked funky. Funnily enough, I was never worried if we were going to be able to pull it off. I just knew I was surrounded by so much talent and creativity that whatever happened, we would be fine.
And that was the case. Despite some doubts and worries, we went on stage and performed the hell out of it. As they say: "The show must go on."
The audience was blown away. They loved every single one of us. I could tell. The choreography was suddenly remembered by everyone, and the harmonies of all the group pieces were completely pitch-free. We all loved every second of it. We gave our heart and received so much love by the audience. All the hard work paid off. It was an awesome result after one semester of a lot of rehearsing.
Thank you to everyone who made this performance so amazing. And a special shoutout to Melissa, who has been our sunshine throughout the whole time.
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New York Film Academy Glee Club Honors the '80s in Spring Performance
This spring, the Glee Club at New York Film Academy's Los Angeles campus held a 1980s music concert — and it was a huge success!
The Glee Clubbers put up seminal hits by Michael Jackson, Madonna, The Smiths, Guns and Roses, and DEVO. Glee Club faculty supervisor Melissa Sullivan said, "It has been an amazing experience to musically direct this multi-talented group the last two years. Throughout the semester, I have seen students flourish and grow through music."
To create a true pop sound for the music of this semester's concert, the Glee Club utilized microphones — for some of students, it was their first experience using mics. Sullivan had mics set up in rehearsals so students could learn mic singing technique. The event was also choreographed and staged with the help of students Sunny Amara and Jasmine Mensah. According to Amara, "My experience in Glee Club has been everything I imagined; a group of talented people who just want to have fun, work hard and make beautiful music. I've become great friends with these people very quickly and we've become a little glee family!"
Sullivan had this to say about NYFA Clubs in general: "What I find amazing about the clubs that NYFA has to offer is that the students involved are usually in more than one club. Some of the Glee Club students are also in the Dance Troupe. I believe these clubs are beneficial to student's growth. They are collaborating with students outside of their class and have an additional creative outlet. "
NYFA's Glee Club is usually comprised of four sopranos, four altos, four tenors and four basses, and guided by strong student leadership and collaboration. This semester, the club had BFA student Rachel Gordine as assistant musical director, and the sections' leaders were BFA student Rachel Gordine (sopranos), BFA student Paige Conroy (altos), AFA student Ethan Williams and BFA student Zackary Nel (tenors), and BFA student Zane Hudson (bass).
Next semester the New York Film Academy Glee Club will be putting up the music of Broadway, and possibly collaborating with the NYFA Dance Troupe. It's a very exciting time here in Los Angeles, and the Glee Club hopes you can join them at next semester's show.
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KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) Fire destroyed a house Monday near Killeen High School.
The fire was reported at around 4:40 p.m. Monday at 500 West 38th Avenue directly south of the high school.
The smoke was visible from a distance when the first crews arrived.
The one-story house was vacant at the time of the fire.
The structure will be bulldozed for safety reasons, a fire official said.


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