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3/21 Recap: Defenders contribute as playoffs heat up
Jake McCabe (+1) notched an assist Thursday as Wisconsin advanced to the WCHA semifinal round with a 7-2 victory over Minnesota State. McCabe, who was a game-time decision entering the WCHA Final Five after sustaining a injury in the Badgers' Saturday series clincher over Minnesota-Duluth, jumped in on a three-on-one rush while on a second-period penalty kill to earn his 19th point of the year. The 6-foot-1 rearguard has now notched points in seven of his last 11 games. Sophomore forward Brad Navin maintained his fourth-line duties for the Badgers, who advance to face top-seeded St. Cloud State on Friday.
Brady Austin picked an assist as Belleville opened the playoffs with a 8-1 win over Mississauga. Austin pinched in from his point post and slid the puck deep to Garrett Hooey, who finished the wraparound for the goal. The Bulls will look to continue their scoring ways when the series resumes Saturday in Belleville.
Dan Catenacci (-1) was on the puck all game but did not score as Owen Sound edged Sault Ste. Marie 2-1 in overtime. The Attack take a 1-0 series lead into Saturday's game two.
Alex Lepkowski played even as Barrie opened their Eastern Conference quarterfinal with a 3-1 victory over Kingston. The series resumes Saturday in Barrie.
In the WHL, Andrey Makarov allowed three goals on 32 shots as Saskatoon opened post-season play with a 4-1 loss to Medicine Hat. Draft eligible forward Hunter Shinkaruk scored a goal for the Tigers. The Blades will look to even the series Friday night in Saskatoon.
Joel Armia fired two shots on goal in 16:47 of work as Assat defeated KalPa 2-0. The victory gives the Aces a 2-0 lead in the SM-Liiga first round series. Game three will be played Saturday in Pori.


The only two games to come above the game were: Team Fortress 2 and Planetside 2. Stronghold Kingdoms have defended their title and defeated games such as Lord of the Rings Online and APB Reloaded.
?We actually entered the free-to-play space well in advance of the game?s launch on Steam, with an open beta starting in 2010?, said Marketing Manager Nick Tannahill. ?That gave us over a year to experiment with the design aspects of what was our first free-to-play game, before the flood of new users that came with our launch on Steam in 2012. So when free-to-play finally arrived in the mainstream we were ready, it didn?t catch us off guard. Kingdoms was built from the ground up as a free-to-play game and that played a massive role in its success. We?re lucky to have a fantastic community of players who care deeply about the game. Self-publishing Kingdoms allows us to have an open and honest dialogue with them, which means a lot to us?.
What is going on with the game currently are more updates to come with Captain Skills, and new strategy cards, game play tweaks, new worlds and support for more languages.


Last weekend, I ran The Haunted Half in Salt Lake City. The race is put on by Runtastic Events and they organize some of the best races in Utah. For Halloween, they do two haunted races in Utah—the first in Salt Lake City, which took place on October 22nd and the week after, one in Provo on October 29th. I hadn't originally planned on running this race until my friend Meg told me she wanted to run the Salt Lake City race for her first half marathon. I had to sign up! I was so excited for her and who can say no to a Halloween themed race?! The choice to run was easy and because the SLC race was so close to home, I felt that I knew the course pretty well and was mentally prepared.
On Friday, the day before the race, Meg and I picked up our race packets right after work. The packets included a bib, shirt, drop bag, temporary tattoos, sticker and a soap sample. We didn't spend too much time at the expo, but took a look at the course map and I was able to grab Geof's packet for him as well.
The day of the race, I woke up early and ate avocado toast and drank a glass of nuun. I brushed my teeth, got dressed and we quickly hopped in Geof's car and headed to the bus pick-up area at 6:45 a.m. While we were waiting in line, Meg found us and we all boarded the bus to the race start, at Little Mountain Summit up Emigration Canyon.
While waiting for the race to begin, we took port-a-pottie breaks, stood around the fire pits, took a photo with a grim reaper and watched a costume contest. The time went by fast and before we knew it, it was 8:30 a.m. and the race was starting.
Geof had already said goodbye to us and headed near the front of the pack. Meg and I started further back and said good luck to each other right before we crossed the starting line and separated to run our own races. The first couple of miles were the steepest and fastest. The downhill start made it easy to settle into a groove pretty quickly. I knew I was going to positive split this race as the first half is much more downhill than the last half. I warmed up going down the canyon and had to take off my skeleton shirt after mile 3. At mile 4-5, I began feeling a bit of tightness come on in my right hip/glute. I'm guessing it was partially due to the steep downhill and running on a cambered road but also partially from my hips and glutes being a weakness of mine (I'm still working on strengthening them). The first 7.5 miles were all down Emigration Canyon and I tried to run on the more level areas when I could. I maintained a pretty even pace down the whole canyon, but I don't think my legs love running super downhill for too long. Even though it makes for a faster finishing time, I'm not used to the toll it takes on my legs.
Once out of Emigration Canyon, the next 5.5 miles were all headed toward Sugar House Park, through the neighborhoods. The road flattened out here. I remember pushing through the pain and telling myself that I wouldn't allow myself to slow down. I kept thinking about the parts of my body that didn't hurt and it made it easier to keep going. The further I ran though, the worse my hip felt. It was definitely getting a lot tighter and during the latter two aid stations, I did some brief figure-4 stretches to ease the tightness. It helped. Going into Sugar House Park, I knew the race was almost over and kept moving my feet along, though my legs felt heavy. Going down the hills in the park made my IT bands feel tight, because of my already tight right hip, but I kept moving and made my way toward the finish. After coming up the last hill in the park, I felt like I was going to throw up. I was determined to finish strong though. I kept a consistent speed and as I made the last turn onto the grass, I could hear the cheers and see the spectators and ran to the finish. I ended up with a half marathon PR! Final chip time—1:50:37.
I was a little surprised that I could get a PR on a day where my run didn't feel the best. It's really true about races being more mental than you think. I'm getting so close to getting a sub 1:50 and one day, that will happen. For now, I was happy about finishing and even more happy about how Geof and Meg did. Geof ran a 1:36:58 (his PR) and Meg did 2:03:10 for her first half. So incredibly proud of them both!
I walked through every water station. I took water at the first one and Powerade at all of the others because the weather was warming up. I like the idea of alternating water and electrolytes at each station and plan on doing that on races going forward, unless it's a hotter day and then I'll go for more electrolytes.
This was the first race where I've actually finished my whole pack of nutrition chews. I usually start to eat them and forget to take them further on in the race.
It was almost uncomfortable to walk the next day because my hip was still tight, so I rolled my right glute out on a massage ball and it turned out I had a huge knot in my glute. This probably formed from running downhill on a camber and it got more tight and knotty the longer I ran. Once I rolled it out, the tightness in my hip instantly lessened. This is a reminder for me to keep up with strengthening, stretching and foam rolling.
My average cadence during the run was 179 spm!
We took photos with Izzy when we got home.
I have one more half marathon this year. Geof and I will be running the Thankful 13 again on Thanksgiving morning. I can't wait.


Welcome to blogRedesigned. This is the home and interiors blog that gives you all the best advice and inspiration for creating a living space and a lifestyle that you love.
I'm a 30-something woman living in the UK, and my obsession with all things interiors started a few years ago when I bought my first home. After years of renting and never quite feeling completely settled in any one place, I knew it was time to put down some roots and create a home that I couldn't wait to come back to after a long day at the office.
I'm no interior designer and I don't always have a gigantic budget to work with, but I've learned a ton of tips, tricks, and hacks, and I started blogRedesigned to share them all with you.
Whether you want to make a few small changes to bring your own personality into your home, or you're considering a total renovation project and you're not quite sure where to start, I hope that you'll thoroughly enjoy your time reading the blog and leave with a load of ideas that will work for you.
Great and creative design and a beautiful, welcoming home doesn't have to be something that you just see in the magazines. It's something that's achievable for everyone. And I'm going to show you how.
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Sandra Allen did not know her uncle Bob very well. As a child, she had been told he was "crazy," that he had spent time in mental hospitals while growing up in Berkeley in the 60s and 70s. But Bob had lived a hermetic life in a remote part of California for longer than she had been alive, and what little she knew of him came from rare family reunions or odd, infrequent phone calls. Then in 2009 Bob mailed her his autobiography. Typewritten in all caps, a stream of error-riddled sentences over sixty, single-spaced pages, the often incomprehensible manuscript proclaimed to be a "true story" about being "labeled a psychotic paranoid schizophrenic," and arrived with a plea to help him get his story out to the world.
In A Kind of Mirraculas Paradise, Allen translates her uncle's autobiography, artfully creating a gripping coming-of-age story while sticking faithfully to the facts as he shared them. Lacing Bob's narrative with chapters providing greater contextualization, Allen also shares background information about her family, the culturally explosive time and place of her uncle's formative years, and the vitally important questions surrounding schizophrenia and mental healthcare in America more broadly. The result is a heartbreaking and sometimes hilarious portrait of a young man striving for stability in his life as well as his mind, and an utterly unique lens into an experience that, to most people, remains unimaginable.


You'll find more than just great window coverings with us, whether you are shopping for carpet, upholstery, fabrics, wood floors or stone, ceramic and laminate flooring.
With over 48 years of experience on Maui, Lahaina Carpet and Interiors can help you choose the right product for your particular area, from a high traffic condominium in Kaanapali to a custom home in Kapalua or Wailea. Contact us today for an appointment!
Mahalo for all you've done.
LAHAINA — It is no small task for any business to reach a grand age in history; it takes hard work and dedication. Lahaina Carpet & Interiors is very proud and excited to celebrate 48 years of taking care of the people of Maui and Lanai, as well as Molokai. Not an easy feat. Over the years, we have welcomed many competitors to Lahaina, and although some have now gone, we are blessed to have received the gift of continuous support from our loyal customers, as well as many new ones who have arrived on the island and have been recommended to us.
From our humble beginnings back in 1969 (we were young and ambitious waiters employed by the old Black Rock Terrace Steak House at the Sheraton Maui), we recognized a need, put our heads together and created a small carpet installation business — Lahaina Carpet Company — in 1969.
Cliff McQueen, former owner of McQueen's Interiors in Hollywood, had a background in interior design and carpet. Doug Poseley and I, Dave Byars, just recently arrived from California (1966). We both had extensive background in… water sports and golf! Actually, Cliff and I started laying carpet together, and Doug joined up with me when Cliff opened his own furniture store on Maui and later went on to real estate fame.
Our warehouse was located in the old cannery along with Ole Surfboards, Christina's Laundry and Raden Boats, before it was torn down and rebuilt as the Lahaina Cannery Mall. Our office was located in Doug's house on Wahikuli Road and consisted of a desk, phone, file cabinet and a dog named Puka.
As Maui grew, our commercial and residential accounts grew, along with our knowledge and expertise, and soon we were busier than we ever anticipated. In the late 1970s, weary with the physical demands of laying carpet and wanting to better balance our labors, Doug and I moved the operation to its present location at Limahana Place and began selling carpet.
In the 1980s, we added a larger showroom — rather than continue to show samples and sell carpets out of our cars! We also added more staff to keep up with Maui's continuing commercial and residential growth and demands for decorating services.
The '90's brought even more tremendous growth and change for us — with still greater expansion to our showroom and staff — and we made a slight change in the name to Lahaina Carpet & Interiors.
Doug and I are proud of the quality reputation LCI has built in all these years, and we have never taken anything for granted. We still continue to work hard and dedicate our business to each and every person who becomes part of the every growing LCI 'Ohana. To all of them, as well as new customers to come, we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You all are truly family, and we appreciate each and every one of you.
We also appreciate our hardworking staff. We are so fortunate to have several who have been with the company for many years.
Darla Phillips has been with LCI for almost 30 years. She is not just the office manager; she is also an important part of the Sales Team.
Alessandra Stout started in 2001 and wears many hats. She primarily takes care of the Accounting Department as well as window installation scheduling and repair parts, fabrics, upholstery and advertising.
Sharon has recently joined LCI and brings with her many years of Maui flooring sales and estimating experience.
Lisa Hensser-Langello came to LCI in 2006. Lisa has over 25 years of interior design experience, as well as furniture, design and manufacturing. She is originally from Red Palms in Lahaina.
DJ Jordan joined LCI in March 2015. DJ moved from Southern California to Maui 17 years ago and brings with her over 30 years of experience in interior decorating, remodeling and property management.
Kimberly has been on Maui for 18 years, has just recently joined LCI team!
One of her many daily tasks include managing the window installation schedule and maintaining our showroom.
All our customers whether they call us or stop by our showroom are always greeted with much Aloha from Kim.
Aldrin Benito started in 1996. He is not only Lahaina Carpet & Interior's driver — so if you see him around town, say "Hi!" — he is an integral part of our Upholstery Shop Team and also takes care of our carpet warehouse.
Brian is our versatile driver who also gets involved in repairs and warehouses.
Finally, the people who put in the finishes touches for LCI: our amazing team of very experienced installers. One word describes you all: Awesome!


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For first time, oil giant Exxon reveals full scope of emissions
Exxon's emissions from petroleum-product sales in 2019 were about the same as those for all of Canada, its data show.
Exxon's petroleum-product emissions in 2019 were the highest of all large Western oil firms, its data show, but it said the figures 'do not provide meaningful insight into the company's emission-reduction performance' [File: Bloomberg]
Kevin Crowley and Akshat Rathi
Exxon Mobil Corp. disclosed emissions data on customers' use of its fuels and other products for the first time after coming under pressure from investors.
The oil giant's so-called Scope 3 emissions from petroleum-product sales were equivalent to 730 million metric tons of carbon dioxide in 2019, according to the company's Energy and Carbon Summary released Tuesday. That's about the same as the entire country of Canada and is the highest of all major Western oil companies.
Most Western supermajors already publish the information and Exxon is doing so because "stakeholders have expressed growing interest" in it, the company said in the report. However, the data "do not provide meaningful insight into the company's emission-reduction performance and could be misleading in some respects."
Exxon prefers to focus on Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which are within its direct control, rather than the use of its products, which depends on demand from customers. However, rivals such as Royal Dutch Shell Plc and BP Plc are targeting emissions cuts that cover Scope 3 figures.
Exxon has come under pressure from activist investors in recent weeks for its poor shareholder returns and environmental record. Last month, Bloomberg News reported that major investors such as AllianceBernstein, Wellington Management and California State Teachers' Retirement System have called on Exxon and the industry to increase transparency and publish more forward-looking emissions data, like the kind it routinely uses internally.
The company said in December that it would set new, more ambitious targets to reduce emissions per barrel of crude. But it didn't make any pledges related to reducing its absolute level of pollution.
In October, Bloomberg News reported that internal documents showed the company's 2018 plan to boost oil and gas production was projected to cause a surge in greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the entire output of Greece. But the plan was derailed by Covid-19, forcing Exxon to cut capital spending and scale back its growth ambitions. Exxon said the story was misleading because the documents didn't include additional emissions mitigation efforts that would have been implemented over time.
The company's Scope 1 and 2 emissions fell 3.2% in 2019 to 120 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, the lowest since at least 2010, according to Tuesday's report.
Despite energy-transition scenarios that show fossil fuel usage decreasing over time, Exxon's oil and gas reserves "face little risk from declining demand," the company said in the report. This is because the "substantial majority" of its proved resources will be produced over the next 20 years, when they are supported by "ample demand," it said.
The end of the internal combustion engine?
It revolutionised the world, from transport to means of production, but after 160 years, a new electrical future awaits.
China says it wants to improve its green finance standards
China will update its green finance standards to make it easier for foreign investors to enter the market.
Green investors are pushing firms to assess environmental effects
'Extinction accounting' and other new financial methods aim to put a price on a company's environmental effects.
Donald Trump weakens 100-year-old US bird protection law
Scientists say change to enforcement of Migratory Bird Treaty Act could cause a huge spike in bird deaths.
European Central Bank's $2.2 trillion stimulus still on track
There is no 'return to normalcy'

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IIASA today entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA).
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The MoU is intended to support the two institutions' shared mission to contribute to the formulation of sustainable policies in their respective fields, especially to prevent and combat corruption, and to foster good neighbourly relations within the municipality of Laxenburg, Austria, where both of them are based.
The International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) is an international organization based in Laxenburg, Austria. It is the first global institution of its kind, dedicated to overcoming current shortcomings in knowledge and practice in the field of anti-corruption and seeking to empower professionals for the challenges for tomorrow. The MoU between the two institutions envisages possible cooperation in research, training, education, and other areas.
It was signed by Pavel Kabat, IIASA Director General and CEO, and Martin Kreutner, IACA Dean and Executive Secretary.
Pavel Kabat, IIASA Director General and CEO (left), and Martin Kreutner, IACA Dean and Executive Secretary (right) sign the MoU with Robert Dienst, Mayor of Laxenburg (standing). © IACA
The International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA)
The Academy provides a new, holistic approach to anti-corruption education and research, delivers and facilitates anti-corruption training for practitioners from all sectors of society, and provides technical support and assistance to a wide variety of stakeholders. It offers standardized and tailor-made trainings, academic degree programmes, opportunities for dialogue and networking, anti-corruption think-tank and benchmarking activities.
The organization was initiated by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the Republic of Austria, and other stakeholders. It became an international organization on 8 March 2011. To date, it comprises a constituency of 65 Parties, including three international organizations.
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I just wanted to take a minute to let you know that my daughter had the time of her life this past weekend. Thank you for allowing her to participate in such a great pageant. She told me stories of how other girls would help each other. Just before she walked on the stage Sat night for the opening number, her earring broke. She had her hair to one side of her face. There were two Miss Contestants with her. They calmed her down and told her to take the earring out of the ear that was covered with her hair and put it in the other ear. I have watched her grow over the past few months while preparing for the pageant. It was hard to believe that a girl who just turned 15 in October was able to do all that she did this past weekend. Ashley has been in many pageants and she told me that this was the first one that she was not nervous about. I made sure not to put in pressure on her about winning. Our motto for this one was "do not fall down and do not let anything fall out." Lol. Again, thank you for allowing her to participate.
I just wanted to take a minute this morning and thank you for putting on such a wonderful event this weekend. Ashley had the time of her life! She made so many new friends and the experience was incredible. I truly have never seen her smile so much! Please pass along my sincere thank you to Paula – as well as the rest of the RPM family. My entire family had such a wonderful time – including our close family friends that flew in from Vancouver, Canada to enjoy the show on Saturday. Thank you again!
Every time I talk to someone from RPM it's like my energy to compete is completely renewed. This is something that I want for myself and I push myself for every day, so it really helps to find support in all of you as well. I really like the Take a Chance on Me fundraising idea. I got some new Jonathan Carter pictures a few weeks ago that I know will be great to use in it. I am so excited about this opportunity. Thanks so much for running such an esteemed production every year and keeping it traditional.
The Miss North Carolina Teen USA pageant was an experience I will never forget. I found life long friendships, and memories that will stay with me forever. I also found that you learn so much about yourself by stepping out on a BIG stage and getting to share with others who you truly are and what you can be!
The pageant was fun and exciting. It was everything I had hoped it would be. I entered to gain self-confidence, and that is just what I did. I encourage all young girls to participate.
Hello Ms. Miles, my oldest daughter, Ariel Rymer, was a Miss NC Teen USA contestant in 2008 and is about to graduate college with TWO degrees, a BFA in Theater and a BS in Communication. She is an Actor/Radio personality and I just updated her website and wanted to share it with you!! Here is her website… www.ArielRymer.com. Thank you for the opportunity you gave my daughter to reach for her dreams. I truly feel that being a part of the experience helped her on her way and showed her that the sky is the limit!!
My pageant experience has now set me on a focused path!! The insight and knowledge that I have gained with my involvement in a pageant of this caliber has left me with an even greater desire to reach for the crown!
RPM Productions reflects class and poise. As a first time competitor, I felt welcomed. I made lifetime friends and learned so much, not only about pageantry, but about myself.
The Miss SC USA pageant was an experience that I will never forget. Every contestant was truly amazing and I created friendships that I will hold forever in my heart. Stan Smith once said, 'Experience tells you what to do; confidence allows you to do it.' Whether I won the title of Miss SC USA or didn't even make the Top 15, I did enhance my experience and confidence, which will benefit me not only in pageants, but in everyday life as well. To be able to tell my children and grandchildren one day that I was a competitor in such a highly regarded contest is something in which I'm very proud. Thank you for the constant willingness to lend a helping hand throughout the weekend. The chaperones were more than helpful and the productions staff couldn't be beat.
I would recommend this pageant for anyone! It is truly a weekend that you will remember forever! I wish that everyone could do it! It totally builds self-esteem!
Being in my first pageant has been a fun and exciting adventure. Getting ready was the most fun and was just half of the fun. I really enjoyed it and I will experience it again.


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Do you have a 4 or 5 year old who loves to play sports and games, discover new things through hands-on experience, and is always seeking a new adventure? Then GADC's Pioneer Camp is the perfect place for them this summer! Whether they are dressed head to toe in a costume for one of our awesome theme days, playing crazy games, exploring the great outdoors, sliding down the water slide, or just soaking up the love of Christ and constant encouragement from one of our amazing camp counselors, we have designed our Pioneer program to ensure that every single day is full of the adventure and fun our youngest campers need! We would love to have your child[ren] join us for what is sure to be our best summer ever.


H.R. 400 is a bill in the United States Congress.
Care Packages for Our Heroes Act of 2019, H.R. 400, 116th Cong..
The overall text of the bill decreases its chances of being enacted. The bill is assigned to the House Oversight and Reform committee. The bill's primary subject is Government operations and politics.
This position statement was submitted by Operation Yellow Ribbon on Jan 11, 2019.
Operation Yellow Ribbon is an all-volunteer 501c3 non-profit who sends thousands of pounds of morale boosting care packages to our brave women and men serving our great country and deployed in harm's way each and every month. Since January 2018, Operation Yellow Ribbon as well as other US Service Member support groups as well as family and friends of those serving and deployed across the world have been paying as much as an additional 100% increase to send morale boosting mail and care packages. That increase has lead to penalizing our brave women and men serving our great country as mail has been reduced. Whether it has been non-profits shutting down completely and not sending anything or others reducing the amount of what they send, it has had an exponential impact.
For 2017, Operation Yellow Ribbon spent over $55,000 in US Postal Service shipping expenses. For 2018, we shipped less care packages than we did in 2017, but we spent over $100,000 in shipping expenses. This shows the impact created by the USPS changing their logistics for how military mail and non-flat rate care packages are handled.
We are most grateful to US Congress members from both sides of the aisle that recognize the need for care packages and military mail shipping expenses to be fair to everyone so the reduction of mail to our US Service Members is not reduced in any fashion. We recognize the need from time to time for the USPS to raise rates, but with a 100% price increase, things are not sustainable.
We are absolutely 100% in favor of H.R. 400 (Care Packages for Our Heroes Act of 2019) and thank all of those involved for hopefully getting this bill passed.


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Android app automator IFTTT is dead, long live IF!
posted by Peter K. / Feb 20, 2015, 3:52 AM
Remember one of the less feature-laden, but way more user-friendly Tasker rivals, IFTTT? The app has been around on Android for a while, allowing power-users and enthusiast automate certain tasks and activities. Well, too bad that IFTTT is gone!
But fret not! The app itself is still alive, it's only changing names. From now on, IFTTT will be simply known as IF. Apart from this cosmetic change in the name, the app has unfortunately not scored any new features - it's still remains as powerful as before. As a refresher, you can make use of various "recipes" that work on the "if-this-then-that" principle, which is quite neat generally, but still needs some slight improvement.
Apart from changing the name, the developer of IF has also separated some of the more prominent IF features in a trio of dedicated apps - Do Camera, Do Note, and Do Button. Just as their names suggest, these allow you to either take a picture and further upload it to a social network of your preference or make a note and post it to your Twitter or Facebook account. All in all, they bear a similar functionality to IF, but with a slightly simpler and streamlined interface.
You can download IF and its brethren from here.
IF by IFTTT
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1. buccob
I tried Tasker for a week and it was impressive but many "simple" actions were too hard for me to program... So I went back to LLAMA + SmartConnect. Both simple and powerful combination.
2. saveferris
Posts: 36; Member since: Jul 11, 2014
Another brilliant app is Automagic.......currently using it, the flow charts make it a breeze to use.
3. JunitoNH
Whoa, don't scare me like that again. I love this app.
4. NICEBOY_1373
It's not android exclusive... It exists on iOS, too. Correct the title. :)


Cineraria, any of several ornamental plants that have been developed by florists from species of the genus Senecio or related genera in the composite family Asteraceae. There are two distinct types: the garden species, especially dusty miller (S. cineraria); and the greenhouse varieties of S. cruentus, commonly referred to simply as cinerarias.
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This study examined effects of calcium supplemented milk on bone loss in ovariectomized rats. Twenty four Sprague-Dawley female rats, 7 weeks-old, were divided into 4 groups, ovariectomized and fed diets containing: 1) control, no Ca supplemented milk, 2) ovx 1, Ca carbonate supplemented milk, 3) ovx 2, ionized Ca supplemented milk, and 4) ovx 3, nano Ca supplemented milk. All rats were fed 1 ml of milk containing 20 mg supplemented Ca. After 18 wk feeding, body weight gain and food efficiency ratio were significantly different between ovx 1 and ovx 3. Serum concentration of calcium and phosphorus were not different among groups. However, there was a significant difference in calcium content of dry femoral weight in ovx 3 compared with the control and ovx 2. In addition, femoral bone mineral density ($g/cm^2$) was significantly greater in ovx 3 than in other groups (p<0.05). The ovx 3 group showed the highest stiffness (N/mm), maximum energy (N) in femur and trabecular bone area (%). The present study indicated that nano Ca supplementation in milk may be an effective way to enhance bone calcium metabolism for ovariectomized rats.
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She explains how the term diaspora refers to the disposal of people to foreign soils, but the Haitian term refers to other Haitians living in other countries. Diaspora Messenger connecting Kenyans in Diaspora with the Latest Kenya news, Diaspora News,Events, Immigration News,Politics, Obituary,DV Lottery. Read the instructions carefully then fill the application form. 03KB) Introduction This report is an analytical summary of the points raised during a Metropolis Conversation that took place at Citizenship and Immigration Canada on December 17, 2012. Current system of legal immigration has failed to retain and attract talent, says Trump. Participants. Get Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Sports, Music, Events, Jobs, and much more. The remittance market, in terms of companies abroad serving the Nigerian diaspora, is now growing at a fast pace, as remittance volumes to the country increase, partly due to organic growth and partly due to more funds being channeled through official channels. with immigration to the United States, Israel. The Book "STATEN ISLAND'S GREEK COMMUNITY – Images of America Series", authored by Christine Victoria Charitis, was published in 2005 by Arcadia Publishing. Details about immigration assist by Bureau of Immigration (BOI), Ministry of Home Affairs are given. Get all "write my thesis" help you need here! ☑ You can count on online write my thesis for me experts in order to give you the academic assistance you need whenever or wherever you might be. Immigration and Naturalization service legally admitted 28,850 Bangladeshi. Throughout its history, the Lebanese diaspora used the Lebanese identity to create strong networks to help its members out. This book therefore analyses diaspora and. What is the Exile vs diaspora? (French), Exile (Punishment) in literature, History and criticism, Emigration and immigration in literature, African diaspora in literature. Yet, around the world there are over 60 million people who claim ancestry from either the northern or southern parts of the island. But diaspora groups can also become permanent institutions in a host country. Nigerians in the Diaspora are to submit application at the nearest Nigeria Embassy/High Commission or Consulate. 03KB) Introduction This report is an analytical summary of the points raised during a Metropolis Conversation that took place at Citizenship and Immigration Canada on December 17, 2012. They can develop a cultural and ritual life of their own that separates them clearly from the host society. Annual statistical publications describing Canada's immigration and citizenship programs. When the State of Israel was established in 1948, many Israelis expected Jewish communities in the Diaspora to relocate en-masse to their homeland in Israel. Une femme d'origine algérienne nommée préfète de l'Eure-et-Loir. The story of the slave captain who "saw the light" quit his profession, and wrote the hymn "Amazing Grace" is included on the site. DISCLAIMER The views or opinions appearing on this blog are solely those of their respective authors. In the Western countries, there is no social life especially in England. The Library of Congress > Teachers > Classroom Materials > Presentations and Activities > Immigration Irish Identity, Influence and Opportunity Even as violence threatened the stability of many cities, there was cause to celebrate American self-reliance and Irish-American spirit. The point is that the immigration policies of recipient countries should seek to maximise the potential benefits these policies can bring to Ghana opens its arms to diaspora in Brazil and. India is, without a doubt, one of the marvels of the 21 st century from an economic standpoint, especially when viewed in the context of where it was just a century ago. Implications (a mimeo), Presented in the Workshop on The Study of Indian. Define diasporic. Do not pay for or submit any form until USCIS updates official re-registration information on this webpage. The earliest waves of Irish emigration date to the second half of the 17th century and the aftermath of the Cromwellian era. Stat enables users to search for and extract data from across OECD's many databases. genealogytoday. Immigration reform is a major issue, but the lack of response by the Black community suggests it is not a priority. com with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. The NEHG Register Flagship journal of American genealogy since 1847; American Ancestors Award winning magazine that contains articles about genealogical topics, plus advice and resources. Recent News: Migration and the Diaspora / Protection of LGBTI Migrants Around the world, people face abuse, arbitrary arrest, extortion, violence, severe discrimination and lack of official protection because of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Historically, immigration from the Dominican Republic to the United States has been dominated by women. I am sure every person in diaspora misses that kind of life. The reality is the same in Africa and Europe. African Diaspora The African diaspora [1], together with the Jewish diaspora [2]—the etymological and epistemological source of the term diaspora —enjoys pride of place in the increasingly crowded pantheon of diaspora studies. The Global Politician is an online international political blog. We not only bring news but we analyze it so that our readers are better informed. Define diasporic. Diaspora refers to a population that shares a common heritage who is scattered in different parts of the world. Diaspora definition: People who come from a particular nation, or whose ancestors came from it, but who now | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples. The Italian immigration phenomenon of the 19th and 20th centuries is often referred to as The Italian Diaspora. Braggs] on Amazon. Stat enables users to search for and extract data from across OECD's many databases. Related: Stereotypes, Discrimination, Why do people immigrate to other countries? What is the reason you moved out of your country to move here? Is immigration from one country to another a problem? In what ways do you see it as a problem? Do you know any immigrants?. Crossroads The Psychology of ImmIgraTIon In The new cenTury APA Presidential Task Force on Immigration Carola Suárez-Orozco, PhD, Chair New York University Dina Birman, PhD University of Illinois at Chicago J. Difference between immigrants and migrants is commonly confused since both the terms, immigrants and migrants, appear similar and both talk about people moving from one place to another. In-depth coverage of the world's largest democracy for India and its far-flung diaspora. THE BEST IMMIGRATION DESTINATIONS FOR INDIANS LOOKING TO MAKE THE TREK FROM KOLKATA TO CANADA. The emotionally wrenching sight of thousands of children from Central America seeking refuge in the United States is persuading many Americans that the country should close its. Get an answer for 'What is diaspora? What is expatriate? What is immigrant? What is nationality? What is assimilation? What is identity? What is hybridity? Concept of discourse,type of discourse. Ce Programme est une opportunité pour améliorer la prévention du racisme et de la xénophobie vers la population migrante au Maroc ainsi que la communication entre sphères publiques et les citoyens, y compris les personnes. Theodore Herzl, the father of modern Zionism, saw. First, diaspora firms have on average a higher labor productivity compared to domestic firms. This book therefore analyses diaspora and. "Met" and jamaicangroupiemet. This is a family event and not a professional sports event and so it will be competitive but all in the name of having fun and enjoying spending time with other Ugandans to network and make connections. Although Americans had first started moving toward the Pacific more than a decade earlier, making the journey to the West was still no simple task. The world's second most populous country also has a vast diapora spread across nearly every continent. In the 14 th and 15 th centuries the Jews were mainly middlemen in trade between Poland, Hungary, Turkey and the Italian colonies on the Black Sea. The unprecedented levels of crime and violence that have overwhelmed the Northern Triangle countries in recent years have produced a refugee situation for those directly in the line of fire, making no amount of danger or chance of deportation sufficient to dissuade those victims from leaving. This webinar has concluded and can now be downloaded as a video resource. Panelist, Family Values, 6th Annual AILA New York Chapter Symposium on Immigration Law, AILA, New York, NY, December 8, 2003. Gribben, Arthur, ed. Introduction. Category: Aliyah, Moving, Diaspora, Migration, Immigration, Jews, Jerusalem FAKE Peace is Coming by RabbiD Blog 08/28/2018 Get ready people… fake peace is coming. Le verbe "immigrer" signifie entrer de manière temporaire ou définitive dans un pays dont on n'a pas la nationalité. Over the last several years my interest in languages and dialects has grown. Includes information about Canada's new permanent and temporary residents. The pilot scheme of nationwide advertising vans bearing the slogan "Go home or face arrest" was dropped in October. While significant numbers went voluntarily to settle in the West Indies, even more were transported there as slaves. Where We Came From and Where We Went, State by State. Assyrian-Americans had the highest standard of living compared to Assyrians elsewhere. There are the two possible meanings of the adjective first-generation, according to the Webster's New World Dictionary. The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency We are committed to building Jamaica's future through the well-managed movement of people. The Center for Immigration Studies is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit research organization founded in 1985. The African Diaspora. Emigration is leaving one's country or area to go live in another. votes to approve the Brexit and leave the E. Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Strictly asserting, the term says non-resident refers only to the tax status of a person who, as per section 6 of the Income-tax Act of 1961, has not resided in India for a specified period for the purposes of the Income Tax Act. the diaspora of the africans from the slave trade i understand. The migration of the Sephardic Diaspora from Spain and Portugal heralded a dual process of return: return to lands uninhabited by Jews for centuries, and return to ancestral practices that did not have the benefit of a. In the 14 th and 15 th centuries the Jews were mainly middlemen in trade between Poland, Hungary, Turkey and the Italian colonies on the Black Sea. Opinion Stories - Modern Ghana. In the Western countries, there is no social life especially in England. Choose Your Words - Going somewhere? Emigrate means to leave one's country to live in another. During the first half of the 20th century there were major waves of immigration of Jews back to Israel from the Arab countries and from Europe. Few data are available on diaspora groups that are linked by a common religion or ethnicity. ' 'They have agreed to develop a common immigration policy at EU level. The difference between emigrant and immigrant relates to the point of view of which country is the country of. Some Tamil diaspora's need to visit Sri Lanka is unavoidable. This is a family event and not a professional sports event and so it will be competitive but all in the name of having fun and enjoying spending time with other Ugandans to network and make connections. "The Dust Bowl Migration" Poverty Stories, Race Stories by James N. How to use immigration in a sentence. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rapturous reception in New York City on Sunday, speaking to more than 19,000 people — largely Indian Americans, according to The New York Times — at Madison Square Garden. See more of Diaspora TV Switzerland on Facebook. com will not assume liability for the opinions or statements, nor the accuracy of such statements, posted by users utilizing this blog to express themselves. Our Caribbean Newspaper provides daily news that impacts the South Florida Caribbean-American Community. Internationally recognized public policy research organization that forecasts trends and develops solutions for governments, businesses and the public. Diaspora definition: People who come from a particular nation, or whose ancestors came from it, but who now | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples. Download and print the application form and three application receipts. Table of Contents. Targeted immigrants will likely be sloppily served with notices to appear before an Immigration Judge, and may miss their hearing resulting in a deportation order in absentia. 2019-06-20 09:57:22 On 19th June 2019, SK Parit Zain Muar celebrated Hari Guru & Hari Raya for year 2019 with all SKPZ s. Indeed, the second-largest Mexican diaspora population, in Canada, is substantially smaller than that in the United States. How global demographic and economic trends might affect Canada's immigration program (PDF, 479. Its that Mexican immigration has slowed down, not that Mexicans are going home in mass or anything like that. After World War I, America became an isolationist nation. Of the countries where the Ukrainian diaspora had settled, only in Canada and the Soviet Union were information about ethnic background collected. Zusammenfassung. Mouvementsmigratoires 4 –Politique d'immigration Immigration légale Vol. Annual statistical publications describing Canada's immigration and citizenship programs. Emigration means leaving a country permanently to live in another and Immigration mean moving into a new country and getting settled there. As of 2010, Canadians make up only 0. Diaspora definition, the scattering of the Jews to countries outside of Palestine after the Babylonian captivity. there had been very little emigration from the Middle East, whereas today there are more Christians from the Syriac (and other Middle Eastern) Churches living in the Diaspora than remain in the homelands. Net migration from The World Bank: Data. An important aspect of immigration has been that for the most part it has occurred under the radar. 4 to 12 million people from North, West, West-Central and South-east Africa survived transportation to arrive in the Western Hemisphere as slaves. Canada's immigration policies are just as warped as America's—but in a whole different. All of these are related to the movement of peoples between countries, but they are all subtly different. Vietnamese American: The Best Outcome of Vietnam War. Theodore Herzl, the father of modern Zionism, saw. Trump sends merit-based immigration plan to Congress, move could hurt Indian diaspora The new merit-based immigration system proposes eliminating family-based Green Cards for parents and other. Visit the Diaspora for a complete list of articles on immigration issues, or follow us on Twitter. Oct 16, 2019- Explore gigiwgc's board "THE BLACK DIASPORA", followed by 530 people on Pinterest. by Nguyen Y Duc, M. The Croatian diaspora consists of communities of ethnic Croats and/or Croatian citizens living outside Croatia. By the time the Civil War began, the westward expansion movement was in full swing. Discourse Analysis of Immigration Reports in the Copenhagen Post 104 Teke Ngomba Methodology 107 The Copenhagen Post: A brief overview 109 Sourcing immigration news in the Copenhagen Post (May to December 2011) 111 Framing immigrants and immigration in the Copenhagen Post (May 2011 to 4 January 2013) 115 Conclusion 118. Paulsen, T. immigrant other'. tz) then go to e-services then select online visa application. "I have heard on good authority that an Executive order has given immigration authorities permission to let down the usual bars in favor of the so-called Jewish refugees from Germany. Between 1851 and 1921, an estimated 4. But this is a whole new world, as Africa and India try to warm up to each other again, here are 15 facts you may not know about the Indian diaspora in Africa: 1. Further, immigrants usually settle in areas already populated by their diaspora—they self-segregate, and in doing so cluster in relatively small areas which are not able to absorb or disperse their economic impact. In a way, Germany has let immigration happen, but it did not really have an explicit immigration policy in the past. Emigrate vs. The process is the reverse of the immigration to the United States. The locals do not want to know you and they also do not want you to know them. com/zambiablogtalkradio Zambia BlogTalkRadio's goal is to reach Zambians in the diaspora and consolidate on individual contributions to. This post features links to the best independent, progressive reporting about immigration by members of The Media Consortium. Knowing this history helps explain current systems of inequity and structural racism. Internationally recognized public policy research organization that forecasts trends and develops solutions for governments, businesses and the public. Includes the roles of women in the movement on both sides of the Atlantic. Select the mode of payment and pay for the passport fees. Chinese Immigration and the Chinese in the United States From 1882 to 1943 the United States Government severely curtailed immigration from China to the United States. di·as·po·ra (n. Kizito's School for the Deaf, Litein. ABSTRACTDrawing primarily on interview data from a 5-year ethnography on the school experiences of Mexican immigrant children in a New Latino Diaspora community, we explore how their teachers understood and responded to increasing deportation-based immigration practices affecting children's lives. Opinion Stories - Modern Ghana. Number and Brightness Analysis in live cells showed a significant increase in the oligomeric size of antibody-induced clusters in α-gal A silenced cells compared to control cells (5. Slovakian History - 1993: the Birth of a NationSlovak Economy - Transitions from CommunismCulture in Slovakia - Milestones in the ArtsSlovak Society - The People of SlovakiaSlovakia W. Manohar Jain, R. African Diaspora News Channel(formerly known as TheAdviseShowTV) is news, social commentary, and international channel. Immigration definition, the act of immigrating. A few are small, high-income countries (such as Hong Kong and. Using ethnographies conducted in discos in Lisbon (Portugal) and Salvador (Brazil), recognized for being "African" nightclubs or promoting the so-called "African" parties, I analyze the processes, aesthetic, the meanings and the dynamics of identity and difference in contexts of social arrangements mediated by music and dance in the diaspora. Likability the first wave of Syrian immigration to the United States. Approximately 41% of current Canadians are first- or second-generation immigrants, and 20% of Canadian residents in the 2000s were not born in the country. It is the nation's only think tank devoted exclusively to research and policy analysis of the economic, social, demographic, fiscal, and other impacts of immigration on the United States. Facts and figures - Citizenship and Immigration. http://newseastwest. Jayaram, N. 25 million people to the U. There are two trends globally - immigration from poorer to richer countries in search of economic opportunity and reactionary efforts to prevent this immigration. The press estimates several thousand people took part in an anti-immigration demonstration in Warsaw. Latin America is home to anywhere from 17 to 30 million people of Arab descent, that's more than any other diaspora region in the world. du Maghreb et de la Diaspora en temps réel. tz) then go to e-services then select online visa application. Drupal-Biblio 13 Drupal-Biblio 13. The deductions are compared with selected ideas canvassed in recent economics' discussion about inequitable distribution concerning appropriate criteria for guiding redistributional policy, ideas of "equal opportunity" vs "equal outcomes", and the relation between distribution and economic growth. Less attention, however, has been paid to the extension of extraterritorial rights by home. Open Government. This paper investigates the immigration of people born in Africa to the U. Throughout its history, the Lebanese diaspora used the Lebanese identity to create strong networks to help its members out. Jørgen Carling. Tipster Topic Description Number: 051 Domain: International Economics Number: 051 Domain: International Economics. Though our comments are necessarily general, we may look to the United States, in particular, as an exemplar in fostering the growth of an Italian (or Sicilian) diaspora because in that nation integration, assimilation, amalgamation and socio-economic opportunity are generally more readily attainable than elsewhere. 1921: Emergency Quota Act and Failed Refugee Provision. 28th District. Here is the same chart, with the immigration shown as a percentage of the U. A major wave of immigration to California from the region of Punjab took place in the first decade of the 20th century. Diaspora,. Homo erectus, or 'upright man', is an extinct species of human that occupies an intriguing spot within the human evolutionary lineage. In no way do such posts represent the views, opinions or beliefs of "Met," or Jamaicanmateyangroupie. The deductions are compared with selected ideas canvassed in recent economics' discussion about inequitable distribution concerning appropriate criteria for guiding redistributional policy, ideas of "equal opportunity" vs "equal outcomes", and the relation between distribution and economic growth. Here at NAU we believe culture is important. Diaspora Antisemitism OMG. Our Anthropology program covers many sub-disciplines, ensuring a well-rounded education. The population of Northern Ireland stands at about 1. The triangle trade is explained very clearly with a map. Instructions related to immigration for Indian passengers, foreigners, citizens of SAARC countries, Pakistan Nationals, Afghan Nationals, Nepalese passengers, Bhutanese passengers, etc. Immigration from the Middle East and North Africa has led to calls in Europe to prevent its so-called Islamization. Get Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Sports, Music, Events, Jobs, and much more. Amakuru, Politiki, Ubukungu, Diaspora, Imikino, Muzika & Videos Ubukungu - Imiyoboro y'ibigo bitanga serivisi z'imari igiye guhuzwa horoshywa guhererekanya amafaranga mu ikoranabuhanga. Call, Fax or Drop By for a Visit. 5% of the world's total population, having relied upon immigration for population growth and social development. (L'immigration est le plus souvent motivée par la recherche d'un emploi et la perspective d'une meilleure qualité de vie. Embassy's website. Ernest Barker and R. Expedited removal is a process by which low-level immigration officers can quickly deport certain noncitizens who are undocumented or have committed fraud or misrepresentation. Citizenship cannot be applied for at a Kenyan embassy. com will not assume liability for the opinions or statements, nor the accuracy of such statements, posted by users utilizing this blog to express themselves. Beginning on October 1, individuals. This book is a reprint of the 1994 version published by Praeger, bu t it also includes a 82-page monograph titled Diaspora Peoples discussing other group strategies/diaspora groups, including the Gypsies, the Amish and Hutterites, the Puritans, and the Overseas Chinese. This book therefore analyses diaspora and. Conceptual difference between diaspora and migrants GÖKÇEM ERKUŞ Universität Konstanz Defining Diaspora spr Defining Diaspora Diaspora refers to a population that shares a common heritage who is scattered in different parts of the world. Currently there are no attempts to measure global diaspora populations per se, but the data sources below can act as a proxy for diasporas that maintain links to a certain country of origin. Dominican government and intellectual nationals December 10, 2013 Leave a comment From the outsider's perspective, those who are not Dominican or Dominican diasporans, this news may look as a scandal, a circus show of high-profile figures throwing rotten tomatoes at each other. Immigrate: What Are the Differences Between Immigration and Emigration? "Immigrate" and "emigrate" are two words that have similar meanings and can be easily confused. From 2010-2013, the Institute for Social Sciences conducted a collaborative project examining Immigration: Settlement, Integration and Membership. Background info: For those of you not into sports or who are disconnected from the Habesha community and somehow missed it, two Habeshotch won the NY marathon this past Sunday. The spotlight was cast on Australia's immigration policy in Greek Parliament on Friday following a question by Yanis Varoufakis, head of the MERA25 party and Greece's former finance chief for …. This Day In History. They can also be detained or deported if they fail to comply with immigration laws. Panelist, Personal Legal Issues in the context of Private International Law and the Diaspora, Second Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (Global Indian Summit), January 10, 2004, New Delhi, India. If anything, it is the Israelis who are giving up on the nationalist ethos. An estimated one thousand people marched in favor of immigration. Amakuru, Politiki, Ubukungu, Diaspora, Imikino, Muzika & Videos Ubukungu - Imiyoboro y'ibigo bitanga serivisi z'imari igiye guhuzwa horoshywa guhererekanya amafaranga mu ikoranabuhanga. Italian immigration was an important part of that, as between 1880-1920 Italy was facing social and economic disturbances. After commanding the world's attention in 2010 with its cavalier stance on immigration, the Arizona state legislature is threatening—once again—to dominate national immigration discourse and policy. culture or society, by birth or by immigration, learns to act in accordance with the basic beliefs, values and norms of the existent culture. London: Routledge. Irish Emigration in the 17th and 18th centuries. Italian immigration was an important part of that, as between 1880-1920 Italy was facing social and economic disturbances. Conceptual difference between diaspora and migrants GÖKÇEM ERKUŞ Universität Konstanz Defining Diaspora spr Defining Diaspora Diaspora refers to a population that shares a common heritage who is scattered in different parts of the world. Mass immigration is a factor in this because more people make for a larger economy. Latin America is home to anywhere from 17 to 30 million people of Arab descent, that's more than any other diaspora region in the world. 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Roger Federer fills seats for practice in Montreal ahead of 2017 Rogers Cup
Rogers Cup venue in Montreal (Wikimedia Commons - wikimedia.org)
The practices of top players are often more of a draw than the qualifying matches themselves.
by Shane Kristopher Lambert (article) and Milos Kitanovic (video)
If you have ever been to an ATP or Grand Slam qualifying tournament then you know that the appeal of the event isn't so much the players that are struggling to make it into the main draw. Rather tennis fans are often at the quallies searching for 'Easter eggs' around the tennis grounds. Amidst the matches involving the peripheral players in the world rankings, tennis fans often find top players on the practice courts and gravitate towards them. Roger Federer's practices certainly draw large crowds over the world and they did just that in montreal this weekend.
Federer is preparing for the 2017 Rogers Cup, a tournament that features him and Rafael Nadal as the brightest of the bright lights.
Neither player has been active on tour since Wimbledon, an event that Federer won. Both players are in the thick of things when it comes to supplanting Andy Murray for the top spot with Nadal currently holding the edge from that point of view.
Hundreds or thousands watch Federer?
In a Youtube video (credited to SCAR19TT) posted on August 5th by Tennis HD, Federer could be seen in Montreal on the practice courts amidst a loud buzz of tennis fans. In the video, it appears as though Federer was practicing in front of Ivan Ljubicic, one of his coaches and a former top player on tour (pink shirt). It's tough to estimate the crowd size from the video, but it appears as though hundreds if not small thousands took in the practice.
Federer is in Montreal with plenty of time ahead of his first match.
The Swiss Maestro plays on Wednesday against either Vasek Pospisil or Peter Polansky, two Canadian nationals. The Wednesday start date could compact things for him at the back end of the tournament. The event has a Sunday final and Federer, if he makes the final, would have to play all of Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Compact schedule ahead
With the Cincinnati Masters to be played next week, he may face a similar schedule at that venue. There is a week off between Cincinnati and the start of the US Open and that should help Federer recover, if he does, in fact, play a ton of matches in the weeks ahead. He may also suffer an upset that would limit his match total in the weeks ahead.
Furthermore, there is always a chance that he might get through a round via retirement or via walkover. However, the Swiss Maestro is looking at the possibility of playing ten matches in the next two weeks, Montreal and Cincinnati combined. That could put the 36-year old (as of Tuesday) to the test physically with the World No. 1 ranking dangling in front of him.
Shane Kristopher Lambert
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- (void)popController {
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@implementation UIImage (SXHelper)

+ (UIImage *)imageWithColor:(UIColor *)color {
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}

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@implementation UIColor (SXHelper)

+ (UIColor *)colorWithHex:(int)hexValue alpha:(CGFloat)alpha
{
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"Merry Christmas from within!" JWoww wrote in a post on her website, which was accompanied by a holiday card featuring an ultrasound picture. What a great Christmas pregnancy announcement!
"I am so beyond excited for such an amazing great couple @JENNIWOWW & @RogerMathewsNJ !! Congrats love you!," tweeted Sammi.
"Big congrats to @JENNIWOWW and @RogerMathewsNJ expecting their first baby. Love you guys,"</strong> wrote Vinny Guadagnino.
We are so excited for Jenni and Roger to become parents! All during best friend Snooki's pregnancy with baby Lorenzo, Jenni expressed her desire to have a child, and even wished that she could be pregnant alongside her best friend! Now she will finally get her chance to enjoy pregnancy and becoming a mommy!
The girls have often joked that they wanted to get married together, get pregnant together, have babies at the same time,and have their babies grow up to marry each other! Snooki is just a little bit ahead of Jenni right now, since Lorenzo is almost 18 months old, but these two are going to have plenty of time to enjoy motherhood together! Congrats Jenni and Roger!


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