and Georgenberg, a long blooming plant with bright orange blossoms.
Geums are also commonly known as Avens plants.
They form 16"-18" tall, spreading mounds of evergreen, coarsly textured, dark green leaves.
solitary, 1"-1¾" flowers or small clusters of smaller, brightly colored flowers.
Geums are excellent plants for border plantings, rock gardens, and for growing in containers.
These plants are a 'must have' for your Butterfly Garden.
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Set plants 12"-18" apart in fertile, well drained soil.
Water thoroughly but allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Apply a balanced fertilizer once in the spring, when new growth begins.
Deadhead regularly to encourage continued blooming.
Remove any dead leaves as they occur.
Geums can be pruned back hard after blooming to rejuvenate the foliage.
Sow Geum seeds directly in the garden in the spring or summer, up until 2 months before the first killing frost.
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Updated April 13
Cheverus Stags Spring Sports Preview
By Michael Hoffer
Sophomore sprinter extraordinaire Victoria Bossong is back to win races, set records and lead the Cheverus girls' outdoor track team to another Class A state championship this spring.
File photos.
More photos below.
Coach: Mac McKew (11th year, 120-61 overall record, one state championship)
2018 record: 13-6 (Lost, 3-2, to Gorham in Class A South Final)
Top returning players: Andrew DeGeorge (Senior), Nathaniel Lapoint (Senior), Jack Mullen (Senior), Hayden O'Donnell (Senior), Justin Ray (Senior), John Welch (Senior), Chris Cimino (Junior),
Pivotal games: May 7 @ TA, May 9 SCARBOROUGH, May 18 @ Portland, May 21 FALMOUTH, May 23 @ South Portland, May 25 DEERING
Coach's comment: "We're a senior-laden team. We always expect to be in the hunt. Our success this year will be dependent on our solid staff pitching to their potential, taking care of the baseball by playing sound defense, which is our biggest question mark, and timely hitting."
The Forecaster's forecast: Cheverus has been to the regional final two years running, but hasn't been able to advance to the state game. This spring, this group of Stags hopes to take the next step and the team has the pieces in place to make that happen.
Ray tops the list of key returners. The Assumption College-bound pitcher/shortstop was a second-team SMAA selection and an Underclass All-Star in 2018. At the plate, Ray hit .328 a year ago. He scored 16 runs and drove in 13. He'll play shortstop when he doesn't pitch. On the mound, Ray, a captain, is equally dangerous, boasting a 4-2 record with a 2.19 earned run average and 42 strikeouts last season. Mullen, another captain, will be one of the league's top pitchers. He was 4-1 a year ago with a 1.39 ERA. Mullen will also play the outfield before taking his talents to Bowdoin College. That's a powerful 1-2 punch and Cheverus will also rely on junior Nick Galeucia, sophomore Nick Giancotti and sophomore Sam Clark (a transfer from Scarborough) to get the job done on the hill. Cimino, the team's third captain, will also help pace the offense. Cimino batted .423 with 14 RBI and nine runs scored in 2018. The third baseman will hit at the top of the order. DeGeorge (.286, 16 runs, nine RBI) at first base, O'Donnell at catcher/designated hitter, Lapoint (.261, 10 RBI) in the outfield and Welch (.273, six RBI) at first base/DH are other veterans. Senior Will Zidle (catcher/infield), juniors Avery Conant (outfield/infield), Luke Knowles (infield) and Nate Rogers (an outfielder who transferred in from Falmouth) and freshman Kevin Connolly (catcher/infielder) round out a deep and talented roster.
Class A South features many talented teams this spring, but Cheverus has to like its chances when you consider the arms it possesses and the potential it has on offense. Another winning record and deep playoff run is the likely result. If all goes well, the Stags will take it to the final day of the season.
Coach: Theresa Hendrix (second year)
2018 record: 3-13 (no postseason)
Top returning players: Sydney Plummer (Senior), Alex Hammond (Junior), Caroline Taylor (Junior)
Pivotal games: April 20 SOUTH PORTLAND, April 24 WESTBROOK, April 29 BIDDEFORD, May 10 DEERING, May 22 @ Portland
Coach's comment: "As a co-op team with NYA, we're blessed to have a group of girls who compete. Continuing to grow each year, this will be a strong squad, as many of our starters are returning players. Fundamentals and team camaraderie will be two keys to our success this season. With strong upperclassman leadership, our girls are ready to continue to build the program."
The Forecaster's forecast: The Cheverus/NYA co-op team is in place for the third year in a row and the Stags are coming off a season of improvement. One that they figure to build on this spring.
Taylor was an honorable mention all-star last spring. She returns on the mound. Sophomore Mackenzie Turner will see some innings as well. Hammond, an honorable mention, will be behind the plate and will also play shortstop. Plummer has a potent bat and will play first base. A pair of seniors from the erstwhile Maine Girls' Academy, Holly Akey (utility) and Elizabeth Kennedy (third base) will step right in and make their presence felt.
Cheverus/NYA will score its share of runs and has the pitching that can keep it in games. While they're not yet at the level of the league's traditional powerhouses, the Stags believe they can improve on last year's record and make it to the playoffs for the first time since 2014.
Coach: Andrew Leach (first year)
Top returning players: Colby Anton (Senior), Finn McLain (Senior), Nate Scott (Senior), Jackson Wilson (Junior)
Pivotal games: April 24 @ South Portland, May 1 @ Falmouth, May 17 @ TA, May 24 @ Waynflete, May 29 @ Deering, May 31 SOUTH PORTLAND
Coach's comment: "So far, so good. The guys have been great. We're having a youth movement. Eighteen of our 26 are underclassmen. We building and putting last year behind us. We're trying to contend this year and keep our eyes on the bigger picture."
The Forecaster's forecast: One year after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2011, Cheverus is starting over under Leach, who played at the University of New England and later coached there, as well as at Gould Academy, Bridgton Academy and with the defending Class C champion Waynflete Flyers. He inherits a squad that will climb back into contention in the weeks to come.
McLain and Scott are captains and will be anchors on defense. Either junior Ethan Hunt or freshman Nolan Pomerleau will be in goal. Anton and Wilson have experience and will play in the midfield. Junior Ethan Hammond and sophomore Julian Lamontagne will also see time there. On attack, the Stags will rely on junior Jake Sargent and sophomore Bryson Pomerleau to lead the way.
Cheverus doesn't have the kind of schedule that is conducive to quick improvement, but that doesn't mean the Stags won't enjoy success. They'll be a far different team at the end of the season than at the beginning and if Cheverus can break through and win some games, a return to the postseason is a realistic ending. The program's future appears very bright.
Coach: Lauren Lessard (first year)
2018 record: 9-5 (Lost, 17-5, to eventual state champion Falmouth in Class A North Final)
Top returning players: Bella Booth (Senior), Margaret Keating (Senior), Zoe Mazur (Senior), Maeve McGarrity (Senior), Grace Parello (Senior), Aisling Flaherty (Junior), Neve Cawley (Sophomore)
Pivotal games: April 23 WAYNFLETE, April 25 @ Scarborough, May 9 KENNEBUNK, May 11 @ Windham, May 14 FALMOUTH, May 23 PORTLAND
Coach's comment: "We have a small squad. We have a lot of seniors and we're looking good so far. I'm implementing a lot of new stuff. The girls made it far last year and I'm excited to see how we do. We're excited to play our game and we hope to go far."
The Forecaster's forecast: After reaching the regional final a year ago, Cheverus is positioned to be a contender again this spring as they welcome a new coach in Lessard, who played at Lewiston High School and Kents Hill in high school and at the University of Southern Maine. She served as an assistant coach at Lewiston, Worcester State and Cheverus and takes over a team ready to win.
Mazur was a second-team league all-star in 2018 and will be a force to be reckoned with in the midfield. Booth, an honorable mention selection last spring, is another top midfielder. Up top, look for Flaherty, Keating and promising freshman Riley O'Mara to be scoring threats. Defensively, McGarrity and Parello will look to hold the opposition at bay in front of Cawley, who is back in goal after a strong freshman campaign.
This team will be a work in progress, but the Stags will get there. Defending champion Falmouth remains the prohibitive favorite in Class A North and Portland and Windham are top contenders as well, but Cheverus has what it takes to steal its share of headlines in the weeks to come.
OUTDOOR TRACK
Coach: John Wilkinson (first year)
(Boys) 3rd @ Class A state meet
(Girls) Class A state champion
Top returning athletes:
(Boys) Alex Baur (Senior), Nolan Doherty (Senior), Joe Baur (Junior), Matt Sarapas (Junior), Sean Tompkins (Junior), Giovani Fornaro (Sophomore)
(Girls) Mary Kate Earley (Senior), Evelyn Hanley (Senior), Rosie Train (Senior), Emma White (Senior), Emma Gallant (Junior), Helena Bolduc (Sophomore), Victoria Bossong (Sophomore), Sophie Schuele (Sophomore)
Coach's comment: "The boys' team is led by one of the state's best sprinters in Sean Tompkins and an equally talented thrower in Giovani Farnaro. We have a very interesting team dynamic. Sprinkling in some other talented newcomers allows us a good shot at a top five state meet finish. The girls' team has a solid representation of athletes in all classes. The returning trio of Emma White, Emma Gallant and Victoria Bossong will be hard for any opponent to duplicate. The team has a supporting cast of returnees and newcomers that will make us a very strong candidate for a championship run."
The Forecaster's forecast: Both Cheverus outdoor teams will be among the best in Class A this spring, as Wilkinson (who also coached indoors) takes over after 27 years at the helm of the Gorham program.
The girls' squad is defending an outdoor crown and several team members just won a championship during the indoor season. Bossong was Cheverus' Spring Female Athlete of the Year as a freshman and after a record-setting indoor campaign, she'll likely dominate again outdoors. Bossong won the Class A title in both the 100 and 400 last season and she'll be a sprinter extraordinaire again. If she's not enough to contend with, there's Gallant, who won the 200 and was second to Bossong in the 400 last year. That's a 1-2 tandem that will give the opposition nightmares. White was third in the 100 hurdles a year ago, but she is most dominant in the jumps, having won both the long jump and triple jump last spring. Bolduc (hurdles/sprints), Early (hurdles), Hanley (hurdles), Schuele (hurdles/jumps) and Train (distance) are veteran contributors. Junior Lauren Jordan (the soccer and basketball standout) is new to the team and will throw. Sophomore Madison Durgin (throws) and freshmen Ainsley Gray (hurdles/jumps), Norah Slattery (sprints), Grace Turner (distance) and Leshka Whitmarsh (middle distance) add depth and promise. The sky is the limit for this group and more hardware will likely be the end result.
On the boys' side, Cheverus hopes to move up from last year's strong third-place showing and the pieces are place to do so. Tompkins won the Class A title in both the 100 and 200 last season and will again be on the short list of top sprinters in the state. Alex Baur and Joe Baur join Tompkins in the shorter races. Doherty is the top distance threat. Fornaro (third in the discus and fourth in the shot put last season) is going to be a thrower to watch. Sarapas also competes in those events. Frank Morang comes over from the indoor team to contend in the jumps. Teigan Lindstedt, Gavin Callahan and Anthony Pacitti also join the team and bring athleticism and depth. It should be a very competitive season for the Stags, both in conference during the regular season and at the state level.
Coach: Ben Putnam (third year)
2018 record: 5-8 (Lost, 4-1, to Gorham in Class A South preliminary round)
Top returning players: Cameron Harris (Senior), Aidan Treutel (Junior), Dylan Morrison (Sophomore)
Coach's comment: "The majority of the team returns from last season and their experience will certainly help us. The kids have been working hard in the preseason and we're eager to see where we stack up with the rest of the league."
The Forecaster's forecast: Cheverus extended its streak of making the playoffs to 18 years last spring and the Stags are ready to contend once again.
Treutel made the SMAA all-star team last season. He'll be a top singles player. Harris and Morrison also have experience. Keep an eye out this spring for new sophomore Connor Feeney and freshmen Jack Krieger and Odan Strock.
Cheverus, along with the rest of Class A South, is chasing defending champion Falmouth and powerhouse Thornton Academy. How well the Stags do against teams with similar talent will determine how high they'll finish. Look for Cheverus to again make the playoffs and this time around, the Stags could go on a run.
Coach: Jason Barriault (fifth year)
2018 record: 10-3 (Lost, 3-2, to Portland in Class A South quarterfinals)
Top returning players: Anastasia Kapothanasis (Senior), Kristina Matkevich (Junior), Julia Ryan (Junior), Lily Paszyc (Sophomore)
Coach's comment: "We've had some great regular seasons the last few years, but each year we seem to come up short in the the postseason and end up feeling a little disappointed. The team really needs to come together and take it to the next level late in the season. This year the focus is less on the big regular season matches and more on peaking for the playoffs, so that we can make a run when it counts. I think we have the athletes and abilities to be right there with every team in the league. The question will be if we're able to win the individual matchups at the right time. I'm optimistic we've improved this year. The goal now is to execute and reach our full potential."
The Forecaster's forecast: Cheverus has posted nine straight winning seasons and a 10th appears in store. The Stags aren't looking to just make the playoffs, however, and this might just be the group that produces a long postseason run.
Kapothanasis was a first-team league all-star in 2018 and she'll be back in a top singles spot. Matkevich will also play singles. Paszyc and Ryan are also in the mix for singles. The other will play doubles. Senior Audrey Byrne and freshmen Cosima Curran and Paige Curran are newcomers to watch.
Cheverus, like everyone else in the region, is chasing Falmouth. The Stags have a good a chance as anyone at being the team to knock the Yachtsmen off their perch. It will take steady improvement and determination, but such a lofty goal is attainable.
Sports Editor Michael Hoffer can be reached at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter: @foresports.
Senior Jack Mullen will be one of the top pitchers in Class A South this spring and he'll look to lead Cheverus' baseball team to the pinnacle.
Look for senior Justin Ray to make a lot of clutch plays in the field and as a pitcher in the weeks to come.
Junior Chris Cimino will be a top hitter for the Stags.
Andrew DeGeorge will make plays in the field and at the plate for the Stags.
Senior Bella Booth is a key returner for a Cheverus girls' lacrosse team seeking to get back to the regional final this season.
Neve Cawley returns in goal for Cheverus.
Junior Aisling Flaherty will be a top scoring threat for the Stags.
Zoe Mazur will make her presence felt all over the field.
Emma White is a top jumper and hurdler for the defending Class A champs.

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There were a couple tournaments over the weekend, but let's be honest, everyone's focus is on Lake Guntersville and the Bassmaster Classic.
The last couple years we've looked at the data to try and find the favorites and the dark horses for the Classic, with some pretty solid results.
Despite limited data for Grand Lake, our data was able to nail a number of top 20 anglers and warned about picking a few favorites. Though, we will admit that a few guys whose averages jumped out — Edwin Evers, Aaron Martens and Tommy Biffle — all finished middle of the pack. Two years ago, every one of our favorites and dark horses finished in the top 20.
This year, there is no shortage of data for Guntersville, which only increases the odds when we begin to look at the averages.
So who is the favorite based on the averages? No surprise, it's Kevin VanDam.
Just like BassGold, our data puts KVD as an overwhelming favorite to win the Classic, as he has an 885.660 average at Guntersville since the turn of the century. He has a win, two more top 10s and a top 20 in his last four stops at Guntersville. Unless his boat sinks and takes all his tackle with it, he's making the top 10.
The next closest competitor who is fishing the Classic? Keith Combs with an 840.610. On face value it might seem odd to see a Texas pro with such a good average at Guntersville, but Combs is pretty darn good with a crankbait and at fishing grass. Though, his one trip to Guntersville in February resulted in a 43rd-place finish. He's a Group B guy in fantasy you may want to look at.
Aaron Martens and Michael Iaconelli have the next two best averages — no shocker there — but let's take a look at a Group C guy who you need to know — Randall Tharp. Tharp is coming off a Forrest Wood Cup victory, and while he currently lives in Florida, he spent the majority of his life fishing Guntersville. Hence, his 750.028 average.
And just behind him is Mark Davis. Another Group B guy to watch.
OK, now that we have the overall favorites out of the way, let's look at the best bets and buyer bewares in the top three Fantasy Fishing groups.


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US, UK launch post-Brexit trade talks via video link
David Lawder
Updated May 5, 2020 – 5.05pm, first published at 5.04pm
Washington | The United States and Britain were due to launch trade negotiations by video-conference on Tuesday, following the UK's exit from the European Union, as both allies struggle with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and aim to shore up domestic supply chains.
The talks are Washington's first major new trade negotiation in 2020, and take place at the same time as London works out trade terms with the EU, with a year-end deadline.
US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has said little about the talks since issuing a list of demands. Bloomberg
US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has said little publicly about the UK trade talks since publishing a sweeping set of objectives more than a year ago that sought full access for US agriculture products and reduced tariffs for US manufactured goods.
The Trump administration is looking to shift supply chains back to the United States and away from China, where the novel coronavirus originated, and is pushing a "Buy American" campaign for medical and other supplies.
Agriculture is expected to be among the thorniest issues in the talks, given the strong British opposition to US genetically modified crops and anti-bacterial treatments for poultry.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to drive a "hard bargain" and UK International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has said that Britain would not diminish its food safety standards.
The top American business lobby, the US Chamber of Commerce, on Monday urged the two historic allies to eliminate all tariffs, saying that would boost the long-term outlook for both countries at a time when their economies have been hard hit by shutdowns aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus.
The chamber said the two countries also could strengthen global trade rules to deal with challenges posed by non-market economies such as China.
Trade in goods between the United States and United Kingdom was valued at $US127.1 billion ($197 billion) in 2018, with the two sides roughly in balance, while the services trade topped $US134.8 billion. Britain is the seventh-largest US goods trading partner, after South Korea, according to the US Census Bureau.
Ted Bromund, a senior research fellow in Anglo-American relations at the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think-tank in Washington, said one area ripe for tariff reduction was in automotive trade, Britain's largest export sector to the United States.
US passenger car tariffs are 2.5 per cent, with pickup truck tariffs at 25 per cent, while Britain maintain a 10 per cent car tariff.
"There are lots of areas - digital trade, visa liberalisation, financial services - but if you can't agree to essentially get rid of tariffs on visible trade, I'm not sure it's a free trade agreement," Bromund said.
Truss sounded conciliatory in a statement released by Britain's embassy in Washington on Monday (Tuesday AEST).
"As we start trade talks with the US, we want to strike an ambitious deal that opens up new opportunities for our businesses, brings in more investment and creates better jobs for people across the whole of the UK," Truss said.
The talks, expected to last two weeks initially, were scheduled to start with a video-conference call on Tuesday, the UK embassy said. Further rounds will take place approximately every six weeks and will be carried out remotely until it is safe to travel.
A USTR spokesman did not respond to a request for comment on the talks.
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Mansfield Legacy Trio bring bond to The Hill
Arkansas signed not one, not two, but three players from Mansfield Legacy High School in Mansfield, TX, in their 2019 class.
Jalen Catalon, Enoch Jackson and Taurean Carter are heading to The Hill together.
"You just don't see three guys go to high school together, then they go to college together. You just don't see that often, so I think that it does make it much better," says defensive lineman Enoch Jackson, "Everybody knowing that we did go to the same high school. We did win games in high school and we can transfer that to the next level, and do kind of the same thing. That's the goal."
"I just feel like when you have a strong chemistry, we have the ability to bring other people in and form a brotherhood, and make each other trust all of us together. You know, put all of this together and get to the top and fight to the top together." adds defensive lineman Taurean Carter.
All three guys play on the defensive side of the ball, and all are looking forward to playing under coaches like John Chavis, Mark Smith and Ron Cooper.
"We put it together with a great person like John Chavis, Coach Coop, Coach Smith, you put all that together, I mean, I'm speechless," says defensive back Jalen Catalon, "I mean you've got to know that there's something coming good because he named people, through my recruitment Coach Cooper, he named the people he helped put in the NFL like Eric Reed, Tyrone Matthew, Morris Claiborne, how could not you not want to learn from that type of person along with John Chavis."
The three freshman, labeled the Mansfield Legacy Trio after they all signed to Arkansas, will compete for playing time the minute they step on campus. Look out for these three this upcoming season.
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Baidu spins out its global ad business to sharpen its focus on artificial intelligence
Baidu, the Chinese search giant, is spinning out its business unit responsible for utility apps and its mobile ad business to sharpen its focus on artificial intelligence.
As part of the spin-out, Baidu is selling a large chunk of its equity in the 'Global DU' business to as-yet-undisclosed investors. The plan is to sell "a majority equity stake" in order to take Global DU independent. Once the deal is completed — it is targeted at a Q3 2018 timeframe — Baidu's share of the business will drop to around 34 percent. Further, the business is likely to raise additional capital for growth.
Spinning out business units is commonplace among Chinese tech companies, Baidu itself recently did so with its financial services business.
Herman Yu, Baidu CFO, said this latest spin-out will give Global Du "autonomy and agility in its operation."
It will also allow Baidu to focus more keenly on artificial intelligence. The firm said it will set up a new global business unit around its AI-powered services, including recommendation engine PopIn, keyboard app Simeji and other services in the U.S. and Southeast Asia. The plan is to allow these services to work more closely with Baidu's AI labs, which include locations in Silicon Valley and Seattle.
Already, that push has helped Baidu's earnings, which had been set back when the Chinese government invested internet advertising focused on medical services.
Despite the AI push, Baidu has suffered as key personnel departed over the past year.
Last week, Qi Lu, Baidu's president and COO who is also its highest-ranking AI specialist, departed the company due to personal reasons. The exit was unexpected, particularly since the former Microsoft executive only took the role less than two years ago.
Prior to Lu's departure, Baidu lost Andrew Ng — a globally recognized AI pioneer who set up its U.S.-based research labs — back in March 2017. Later in the year, the head of its Silicon Valley lab exited, too.


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Ounces is a tap house and kitchen, where guests can pour their own beer. They focus on local craft beer with approximately 40 to 50 taps to select from. It is called "Ounces" because the guest can pour as little or as much as they want and will be charged by the ounce. They can then taste as many beers as they want or simply pour a pint to drink. To represent all of these, Waz, the founder, needed a clear and strong identity which had to connect with beer enthusiasts. Attributes: modern, economical, young and abstract.
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this logo is based on the ancient symbol used by apothecaries to represent an ounce. The logo-icon looks like a mug of beer, has the "ounce" at its core, as the business has it, and conveys a young, industrial feeling.
the logo has a higher level of complexity (compared to my other works) and yet it stays true to the business idea and communicates the message: beer by the ounce. The distressed and quite low-budget style fits perfectly the idea of an industrial location where you can be yourself, as imperfect as you are.
the type used it is strong, mature and bold. It complements the symbol style and helps to create a logo that speak for itself.
the main color palette it's composed from black and white. To these, add the texture of a craft paper and the fine look of wood and metal to complete the industrial and straightforward feel of this visual identity.


Designers are rethinking Fashion Week shows in more relatable ways. Jason Wu's Spring 2018 collection was pretty simple.
The designer favored a quiet palette for his streetstyle appealing collection which was downright easy and functional in comparison to the brand's usual style—summer stripes, florals, metallics, and many, many flowers for the background which complimented the perfect runway show.
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Members of WC's Phi Delta Theta present an honorary check to Heather Culp '00 of Johns Hopkins Medicine. Also attending the presentation are College President Kurt Landgraf, and (L to R upper right) Sarah Feyerherm, Dean of Students, and Gina Scalise and Laura Renaud of the Robert Packard Center for ALS Research.
Phi Delta Theta's annual crab feast raises $10K for ALS research, bringing to over $20K its donations to the Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins.
Brothers from Washington College's Phi Delta Theta today presented a check for $10,000 to representatives of the Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins, matching for the second year in a row the highest donation the fraternity has raised with its annual crab feast.
"I'm so proud of these young men, whose hearts are so clearly in the right place," said College President Kurt Landgraf, who took part in the presentation. "The effort and commitment they put into this event is substantial, and their support of this cause is something to celebrate."
"We can't thank Phi Delta Theta enough for their generous donation," said Emily Baxi, Administrative Director of the Robert Packard Center. "Their energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to finding a cure for ALS is inspiring. We look forward to partnering with Phi Delta Theta and taking part in many future crab feasts."
Phi Delta Theta has been hosting its annual crab feast fundraiser for 28 years, raising money to fight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a motor neuron disease also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
Two years ago, the fraternity began partnering with the Packard Center, which is the only international scientific operation dedicated solely to curing ALS. The Center is unique in its approach to fighting ALS, in that it combines and facilitates scientific collaboration and ALS research with fundraising for the development of new treatments and with a goal of finding a cure to the disease.
"We saw an opportunity to have an impact with an organization that we could have a more personal relationship with, and is nearby," says Phi Delta Theta's Jacob Yollof '19. To date, the fraternity has raised $22,290 for the Packard Center.
As Phi Delta Theta's biggest fundraiser, everyone in the fraternity pitches in to help make the event a success. Between 250 to 350 people come out during Fall Family Weekend to crack crabs and socialize on the waterfront at Lelia Hynson Pavilion.
Last modified on Dec. 4th, 2018 at 11:06am by Wendy Clarke.


Put simply, online accounting is access to accounting software via web browsers or smartphones. Accounting software as a service enables accounting operations to be processed through the internet and stored at the provider's data servers.
Saasu and Xero are two major accounting software as a service providers for SME's in Australia.
Red 2 Black Business Management is a Saasu Gold Partner and a Xero Certified Partner.
Why Should I Move to Online Accounting?
Online Accounting provides a convenient way to have all of your business accounting at your fingertips, anytime and anywhere.
Accounting Services are available from anywhere that an Internet connection or Smartphone signal can be accessed.
Accounting data is stored and backed up at remote, central server. This allows the business to safely recover from interruptions and disasters.
What to consider when choosing an Online Accounting System?
Is the system user friendly and fast to use?
Does it have all the features you require?
Is the price of the solution worth the features it offers?
Using an online accounting solution does not mean you have to do your own bookkeeping and payroll.
Red 2 Black Business Management is a Saasu Gold Partner and a Xero Certified Partner. We provide training to help you manage all aspects of your business accounts.
If you want to manage your own accounts, we are on hand to help you get started and will provide Saasu or Xero training.
Talk to us about DIY Bookkeeping, Payroll, BAS and Online accounting set up. Find out more about one-on-one training with Red 2 Black Business Management.
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Tenancy Deposit Schemes
Tenancy Deposit Schemes – is their bark worse than their bite?
Despite previous suggestions to the contrary, the recent case of Suurpere v Nice has demonstrated that courts will not shy away from imposing the sanctions contained in the tenancy deposit scheme where landlords have been given an opportunity to remedy an earlier breach.
Tenancy deposit schemes were introduced in 2007 to safeguard all deposits paid under assured shorthold tenancies. With the increase in the rental limits for assured tenants in October 2010, these schemes now have much wider application. The sanctions for non-compliance with the requirements of the scheme appear strict; providing for the landlord to pay a penalty of three times the amount of the deposit to the tenant. However, recent cases, such as Tiensia v Vision Enterprises Ltd (t/a Universal Estates) effectively removed the teeth from this sanction by concluding that, where a tenant issued proceedings for non-compliance, the landlord had until the date of the hearing to comply with its obligations retrospectively.
In the case of Suurpere v Nice, the tenant was granted an assured shorthold tenancy for a fixed term of six months with monthly rent of £300 and a deposit of £500. The tenancy commenced and the deposit was paid on 6 January 2009. Relations between the parties quickly turned sour and the landlord tried several times to evict the tenant but failed to serve a valid notice. Furthermore, the landlord did not transfer the deposit to a deposit protection scheme until 20 July 2009, having been prompted to do so by a letter from the Citizens Advice Bureau, sent on the tenant's behalf. Shortly thereafter, the tenant issued proceedings, claiming both return of the deposit and a penalty sum equal to three times the deposit, on the basis that the landlord had neither protected the deposit nor provided her with the 'prescribed information' (as set out in the tenancy deposit scheme regulations) within 14 days of receipt. The tenant then left the premises on 14 August 2009, claiming wrongful eviction by virtue of unlawful harassment by the landlord.
This article was first published in Residential Property Investor in December 2011.
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Ptolemy-CERTI new version is released!
The co-simulation environment in Ptolemy Project for distributed simulation using CERTI now works with "Time advance Request (TAR)" mechanism for time stepped federates.
The co-simulation environment in Ptolemy Project for distributed simulation using CERTI now works with multiple instances.
CERTI has migrated to git DVCS.
The old CVS repositories will be made read-only very soon.
CERTI 3.4.3 has just been released.
This release includes the partial support of IEEE-1516 v2010 API for C++ a.k.a. HLA Evolved.
The second 'patch' release for CERTI 3.4.x series is out.
you may have to wait the mirror turn-around time in order to be able to download it.
The Windows installer is compatible with CERTI 3.4.0 and Python 2.5. Additional Python 2.x releases can be supported on request.
This is a bugfix release. No new functionality was implemented, but a number of significant bugs was fixed.
This release is a relatively big step forward.
Any general comment on this are welcomed on the ML too.


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High Dune and Star Dune
Dunefield from High Dune
7 miles loop, 1800 feet elevation gain
Difficulty: Moderate-strenuous
Access: Paved road to trailhead, Great Sand Dunes National Park entrance fee required
The Great Sand Dunes rise out of the flat San Luis Valley at the foot of Colorado's snowy Sangre de Cristo Range, a wondrous sea of silica that stand as the tallest dunes in North America. The massive dunefield is best appreciated while one is fully immersed within, making Star Dune and High Dune- two of the tallest dunes in the field- extraordinary vantage points to study this landscape. This is not a standard hike with a defined trail to follow; rather, it's a saunter, a voyage through an ocean of sand in which you more or less choose your own path and your own adventure. I'll give a general outline of the hike that I did, but know that there's many ways to reach Star Dune.
I hiked this trail on a blustery, cold February day after a major snowstorm the night before. Howling overnight winds had cleared most of the roads, but the northeast-facing aspects of hills had deep deposits of snow. From Alamosa, I followed US 160 east to its junction with Highway 150, which led along the base of the Sangre de Cristo Range to Great Sand Dunes National Park. I followed the road past the park entrance and the visitor center to a left turnoff for the dunes and a picnic area; I followed this spur road to its end at a parking lot along the wash of Medano Creek. While driving in, I had stupendous views of the dunes: Star Dune, the final destination of the day, was a particularly photogenic mountain of sand when set against the backdrop of the Crestone Needle, Kit Carson Peak, Cleveland Peak, and Mt. Herard.
Crestone Needle and Star Dune
I left the parking lot and crossed the sandy Medano Creek wash. In the morning, the wash was dry, with all nearby water locked up in ice by the below-freezing temperatures. By the time of my return that evening, snowmelt trickled through the wash. During the spring and summer during peak snowmelt, Medano Creek is filled with water and can exhibit a "surge flow" that resembles waves, making the area a popular inland beach destination.
Mount Herard and the dunes rise above Medano Creek
As I crossed the creekbed, I kept my eyes peeled on High Dune, the highest elevation dune in the dunefield and the sand pile directly across Medano Creek from the trailhead. Once across the creekbed, I wandered through a few of the shifting foothill dunes to reach the base of High Dune. I followed sand ridges uphill to ascend towards the summit of High Dune.
Ascending sand was less straightforward than I initially anticipated: for every step, my foot sank deep into the sand and my boots quickly filled with sand (gaiters are probably helpful!). Steep sand slopes were especially difficult to ascend: I simply slid down when trying to tackle dunes that were close to the angle of repose.
The climb up to High Dune
There was no trail: I simply followed what appeared to be the the clearest ridge towards High Dune and after a struggling over a mile I found myself atop the ridge of the dune. A short walk brought me to the summit of High Dune, where I had a sweeping view of the entire dunefield and of the Sangre de Cristo Range as well. To the north I could see all the way to the snow-covered Sawatch Range and to the west lay Star Dune, the San Luis Valley, and the San Juan Mountains.
Sangre de Cristo and the Great Sand Dunes, from High Dune
The Great Sand Dunes are born from the sandsheet in the San Luis Valley. Sandwiched between the Sangre de Cristo and the San Juan Mountains, the San Luis Valley is home to both the Great Sand Dunes and the headwaters of the Rio Grande. In fact, the dunes are made largely of sediments eroded from the San Juans by the nascent Rio Grande, which once deposited those sands into Lake Alamosa, a large lake filling the current valley. A drier climate caused the lake to disappear, leaving behind the sabkha, sandy wetlands that today still occupy parts of the San Luis Valley. Once fully dried, a sand sheet was left in the valley; southwestern winds built small parabolic dunes, which migrated northeast across the valley until they reached the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Range. Here, winds pouring out of Mosca and Medano Passes held the sand back, building the small parabolic dunes into great sand hills hundreds of feet high. The dunefield filled a small indentation in the Sangre de Cristos and became bound by Sand Creek and Medano Creek to the north and south.
The most straightforward route from High Dune to Star Dune- as I learned on my return- is to follow the outer dune crest, staying along the ridge of high dunes directly above Medano Creek and then ascending along Star Dune's south ridge. I was initially more adventurous, though, and chose to take an interior route, following the north ridge of High Dune out a little deeper into the dunes before turning west and making a cross-dunefield trek to Star Dune. While I generally tried to stick to ridges, I still had to drop into a few basins and climb back out; at times, this was extremely challenging due to the sinking sand.
Star Dune from afar
I noticed an interesting phenomenon as I hiked: the snow from the night before had been incorported into the sand dunes, with layers of snow deposited between layers of sand.
Snow and sand mixed
Another interesting feature: long dune features that resembled walls. These dunes had especially steep sides; I encountered a number of them on my dunefield traverse.
Wall-like dune
After trekking about 2 miles through the sand from High Dune, I arrived at the saddle marking the start of the east ridge of Star Dune. The ascent up this ridge was the toughest part of the hike: as I approached the top, the angle became ever steeper, so with each step the sliding sand carried my foot back to its starting point (quick note: while approaching via the south ridge is probably easier, you'll have to find some approach of ascending the steep east face of the dunes regardless of your path choice). A desparate push finally put me atop Star Dune, the tallest dune in North America.
Approaching Star Dune
On the slopes of Star Dune
A vast sweep of dunes filled the landscape between where I stood and the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Range. A little farther removed from that range, I could now see more of its peaks than I could at High Dune: Mount Kit Carson and the Crestone Needle were now visible. I could also see farther north to the head of the San Luis Valley and the snowy Sawatch Range that rose beyond that. The Sawatch is the highest range in the Rocky Mountains, holding Mounts Elbert, Massive, and Harvard, the three tallest peaks in all of the Rockies. The fourth tallest, Blanca Peak, is in the Sangre de Cristo Range and rises just to the south of the dunes; the tip of part of the mountain is visible from atop Star Dune, sandwiched between Mount California and Twin Peaks. To the west, the dunes died down until flattening out into the sabhka and San Luis Valley.
The Sangre de Cristo rise over the dunes, as seen from Star Dune
I returned by following the outer dune crest, keeping Medano Creek in sight for the most part on my return to High Dune. After catching the dunefield in dramatic evening light, I made a quick descent to the trailhead to catch a beautiful sunset from near the entrance station.
Although this hike doesn't follow a standard trail, it's a wonderful routefinding adventure and a chance to explore one of the continent's most unique landscapes. Don't miss it.
Labels: Colorado, desert, Great Sand Dunes National Park, social distancing
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AT&T Wireless joined with McDonald's and Kellogg to kick off separate promotions to spread the popularity of text messaging.
Starting in late June, about 80 million Kellogg cereal and snack boxes will feature a sweepstakes promotion. AT&T Wireless users can text in their sweeps entry by sending the word "win" to the number 9292 until Sept. 5, according to BrandWeek. A grand prize winner will get a Mazda MPV minivan customized to resemble the Scooby Doo Mystery Machine. Subscribers also can play the Cartoon Network text messaging trivia game that appears on boxes by sending the word "play" to the number 8282. No prizes are awarded in that effort.
AT&T also is working with McDonald's in a program that includes messaging on 250 million McDonald's bags. Take-out bags will feature an Olympics-related trivia game. AT&T Wireless customers are encouraged to answer the questions using their text messaging feature. No prizes are awarded in that sweepstakes. "It's pure trivia," an AT&T rep told BrandWeek.


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Q: Question in the proof of existence of finite fields In the proof (In Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finite_field#Existence_and_uniqueness and Dummit Foote p.549) of the existence of finite fields (Using splitting field of $x^{p^n}-x$ over $\mathbb{F}_p$), they show the collection of roots is actually the splitting field by showing that the sum and product of the roots are again a root and multiplicative inverse is again a root. As far as I know, we need to show the subtraction of two elements is again in the given set (In this case, the set of roots) to show the given set has group structure. Why in this case the $\textit{sum}$ of two roots is again root is enough?

A: Let $a,b$ satisfy $x^{p^n} = x$.
Then $$0^{p^n} = 0.$$
And $$1^{p^n} = 1.$$
And $$(a \cdot b)^{p^n} = a^{p^n} \cdot b^{p^n}.$$
If $a \not = 0$ then define $a^{-1} = a^{p^n-1}$ and $$(a^{-1})^{p^n} = (a^{p^{n}-1})^{p^n} = (a^{p^n})^{p^{n}-1} = a^{-1}$$
And $$(a + b)^{p^n} = a^{p^n} + p \cdot (\cdots) + b^{p^n} = a^{p^n} + b^{p^n} = a + b.$$
Since the set is finite and we have addition we also have subtraction. Alternatively you can see that $-1$ is a root (even in the special case of $p=2$).
Therefore these roots form a field.

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Padang (ANTARA) - Pasta Kangen is the first restaurant in W Sumatra, especially in Padang city which was inaugurated on February 23, 2019. It has been opened in 62 cities in Indonesia.
This restaurant comes with its flagship menu of pasta with unique menu names such as Spaghetti Mama Muda (Young Mother), Fusilli Pacar Simpanan (Secret Lover), Fettuccine Pacar Bule (Caucasians Girlfriend), Penne Zitti (Other people's Wife) and many others.
Chef in this restaurant, comes from five-star hotels.That is the thing which make they Paste different from other. "I hope this Miss Pasta restaurant develops in W Sumatra, and can add new branches in other cities in W Sumatra." Said the operational manager, Adi.
In addition to the pasta menu, this restaurant also provides other menu such as toast, snacks, banana nuggets, instant noodle, humburgers, pizza, and some chicken preparations. There is also Kangen menu with 13 kinds of choices that can enjoy for student .
The target of this restaurant is for the lower middle class community and is more dominant for young people who provide five-star taste and more economical prices.
The concept of the restaurant is suitable for young people. This cefe opens every day from 11.00 A.M to 22.00 P.M. The facilities provided are free wifi, free plugs and many more.
For this one month the turnover earned by this restaurant is around Rp3 million per day because the enthusiasm of the people who enjoy delicious meal.
Kangen Pasta which has opened since Februari 2019 is located on Dr. Sutomo 22 Marapalam, Padang (After the Marapalam bridge).


Recently, media attention has been turned towards endocrinology quite more than in previous years. Luckily, it became increasingly apparent that hormones affect almost every process that is taking place inside our body, and moreover many conditions and serious illnesses are starting to show as a result of hormonal imbalance. What is also becoming increasingly apparent is the fact that estrogen levels constantly tend to go up due to unhealthy.
Excess estrogen is not only dangerous when it tips the scale, but in some cases it can dramatically influence other conditions and the way these develop. For example, hormone sensitive tumors depend on estrogen to grow, and trying to fix the hormonal rollercoaster by hormone supplementation may only worsen things. This is so because of an enzyme called aromatase which helps more testosterone to be converted into estrogen.
Aromatase is an enzyme needed in the final step of estrogen production through hormone conversion, where some hormones are converted into others. This enzyme converts androgen to estrogen. Without the aromatase enzyme, excessive production of estrogen stalls. Estrogen biosynthesis can be suppressed by the inhibition of aromatase activity. This process is what makes aromatase inhibitors effective against hormone-sensitive tumor growth.
And while there are pharmaceuticals usually prescribed to solve this issue, natural remedies are maybe a better bet.
Here is how inhibition of the aromatase activity can be easily achieved.
Cabbage, kale, brussel sprouts, onions and garlic, citrus fruits, apples, parsley, tea, and red wine are the primary dietary sources of quercetin. Olives and olive oil, grapes, black currants, cranberries, dark cherries, and dark berries are the fruits and veggie which contain this flavonoid.
Quercetin seems to work better when used in conjunction with bromelain, a digestive enzyme found in pineapples.
A flavonoid from bee propolis, bee pollen and raw honey. Chrysin has quite poor bioavailability so it is normally taken as a supplement along with piperine (from black pepper) which greatly enhances its bioavailability. Great habit would be to take a spoon of raw honey half an hour right before exercise. That way you get your daily dose of Chrysin, while also consuming natural sugar, as well as boosting your energy before working out. Which brings us to the next point.
Seeing how the aromatase enzyme resides in the adipose tissue (fat tissue deposits), this comes as no surprise. Fewer fat cells in the body means that less unbalanced estrogen is produced. However, knowing that the more testosterone is produced, the bigger portion of it can be converted into estrogen, trying to balance the scale at this stage by upping testosterone levels is not that wise. Hence, traditional strength workouts, and gym type exercises are better to be left aside for a while.
What is encouraged is enough cardio activity, mixed with some compound exercises that promote hormonal balance, but keep the scale from suddenly shifting. This can be achieved with either running and then adding some bodyweignt exercises, or following workout programs such as Beachbody On Demand (weight loss centered, with appropriate strength and compound exercises, thus supporting the inhibition of the aromatase enzyme).
Dietary sources include celery, parsley, artichokes, basil, chamomile, thyme, peppermint, and other herbs like horsetail herb, lemon balm herb, and yarrow. The highest concentrations of apigenin seem to be in chamomile and thyme. Another reason to put tea before coffee.
An essential fatty acid from the Omega-6 family, linoleic acid can be found in common mushrooms like button mushrooms, shitake, portabello and crimin, as well as vegetables, fruits, nuts, grains and seeds. Good sources are oils made from safflower, sunflower, corn, pumpkin. It is considered to be quite effective for the inhibition of the aromatase enzyme.
The best sources are wheat germ, oysters and liver. Less zinc-rich sources include meat, sesame, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, nuts like pecans and brazils, spinach, mushrooms etc.
High levels of insulin, a big factor in weight gain and fat mass accumulation, promote production of the aromatase enzyme. Avoiding processed foods and foods with chemicals helps keep insulin levels under control, in turn resulting in lower levels of aromatase and as a consequence, lower levels of unbalanced estrogen in the body.
As to help with increased insulin sensitivity (hence forcing the body to produce less insulin), besides the usual processed food restriction, cinnamon supplementation is usually advised.
Fighting the hormone imbalance without knowing about the aromatase enzyme and how it can be controlled, you might tip the scale in the wrong direction even more. Thankfully, this enzyme can be suppressed by only leveraging natural remedies that are both easy to find and improve your overall health as well.
If you are a fitness fanatic or even an enthusiast for that matter, chances are you've heard about the Insanity workout. If by any chance you convinced yourself to try it than you already know a lot about what it has to offer in terms of benefits in weight loss, muscle definition and overall fitness.
I've done the Insanity workout and without any bias I consider it the best fitness program ever. Now after couple of months later, I've taken on this program once again, and here is why I advocate it everywhere I go.
The most intensity in the shortest time frame.
You may argue over the length of the exercises, being somewhere around 40 minutes, but the intensity is not to be discussed. And when you put those things in one basket, measuring them against any other combination of the two becomes ridiculous. This program is so challenging that I dare people to try it and see for themselves.
It is a treat, tell you that. Not having to go out as to drive to the gym and then all exhausted drive back home is always a plus. The con here though is the fact that there is a lot of jumping involved, so you might have some problems with your neighbors living below you. If you are in an apartment building, that is.
Albeit some fitness junkies will argue over the fact that you work alone, the team filming the Insanity workout program is so great, you will have the feeling you are with them pushing harder and digging deep as Shaun T loves to say.
I will now be quite obvious but, truth to say, the results are what people commonly care about. And yes, you will have them. Even in the first week. What to expect though? Mostly weight loss and lowered body fat percentage, but also a great deal of muscle definition and some muscle gain (usually on places you never knew there was a muscle before).
The great deal about Insanity is that it's not all about being an eye candy. Far from it, in fact. As much as you will have your looks improved, you will also have a myriad of other benefits. You wanted speed? There will be lots of it. Just try measuring your personal best time running a mile before and after completing the program. Agility, you asked? You will run circles around other people. Flexibility is also a huge gain. I never believed how flexible can a man become in period of two months. Endurance and stamina as well as mental discipline are also to be gained. I became a fitness coach recently, and I try to squeeze as much of the program as I can in my sessions. It's interesting seeing people transform from couch potatoes to being more agile and athletic.
They are mostly compound, requiring your own body weight to serve as resistance. And being such, you gain all the benefits mentioned above as well as have a great control over your body, being able to feel every muscle flexing. There is also a great deal of cardio involved. It's actually cardio all the way. High intensity, that is. There are also some strength exercises that focus mostly on muscle gain, and usually you do them each Thursday, and on the end of other day's workouts. Another unexpected thing that Insanity has is a great deal of stretches and yoga poses.
As I mentioned above, the exercises are designed to fill every gap in fitness that you need to cover. The other great thing though is that they resemble other sports, and quite frankly this is a jewel all by itself in the sense of breaking the repetitive nature of working out. You will experience how it's like to do exercises that rugby, basketball, gymnasts and track and field athletes do.
The diversity is going to make things easier in terms of sticking more with the exercise and having fun after all.
People don't usually mention this, but truth to say it's one of the biggest perks. You see, stumbling across people on the net that also do this program, you will notice the presence of comradeship that becomes quite apparent. It's like brothers in arms, in a way. I always enjoy talking to other people who do this program; Met a lot of great people this way too. Besides, the folks back in the fitness group which I coach, we all feel like a platoon.
The guys that work behind the curtains are doing their job great as well. Every question you have, or everything that comes to mind in regard to this workout is going to be answered promptly. Just send them a question on the Facebook page, or shoot them an e-mail. They will come back to you quickly.
It's a great feeling knowing that there are few people who can do this program till the end. Most quit after just the first week. Finishing the program, seeing the results, experiencing the tremendous challenge, you know you are amongst the elite in fitness. Elite, I say.
The thing I forgot to mention is that this exercise becomes an addiction in no time. Addiction to the results it produces, addiction in the sense of all things mentioned above. Why do you think I'm doing it for a second time? And the thing is I'm secretly scheduling another date for a third time after I complete it again. If you are seriously thinking about this workout program, you must know all the things that are required in terms of dedication and will power. You must also know the pros and cons as well as some additional tips as to complete it smoothly. I advise you to consider reading this Insanity workout UK review, that I think has the most of info about this program comprised into somewhat more than 5000 words. If you do try it, good luck and see you in the comment section.
Did you know that heart disease is responsible for more than 80.000 deaths in the United Kingdom (UK) each year? These numbers are similar in most of the other countries. There are many ways to prevent this occurrence and exercising is certainly one of them. By increasing your fitness level you will be able to prevent heart disease and other illnesses and conditions.
When it comes to methods of exercise, it is unnecessary to point out that people practice different methods of exercise, but what is necessary to highlight is the fact that among all the numerous methods of exercise, cardio training like the Insanity workout can be easily recognized because of its efficiency and the positive health effects that this form of training brings to the body.
What exactly is cardio training?
Cardio training, involves a set of aerobic exercises that contribute to the maintenance of balanced heart rate, observed within a specified time interval in which these exercises are conducted. These exercises are not intensive, which means that they are suitable for all individuals regardless of their fitness level.
Which exercises are included in cardio training?
Cardio training implies a form of exercise which should include activities such as brisk walking or running, swimming, movement up and down on the stairs, riding a bike or skipping a rope etc. These forms of exercise which are part of the cardio training can be practiced separately, but you can also practice them in a combination with other forms of exercise. For example, a small part of your cardio training can be dedicated to cycling and the remaining time of the same training session can be filled out with running. You can make all sort of combinations. It is up to you to choose the right exercises for you.
How many minutes should we spend on cardio training?
Good cardio training should last between 30 and 60 minutes and this amount of time depends on the current fitness and condition of the exerciser.
As the name suggests and as we have mentioned before, cardio training like the Insanity workout by Beachbody is excellent for improving and balancing of the work of the heart, heart rate and lung function. With the help of this training, you will be able to reduce the number of heart beats in 60 seconds when the body is not active. Besides that, cardio training is good for burning fat and maintaining the shape and resistance of the body, improvement of the immune system and relaxation.
When should this type of training be avoided?
Cardio training should not be practiced by people with heart diseases and disorders of the heart. In the case of presence of certain cardiac disease in the body, cardio training may further exacerbate the symptoms and endanger the health of the patient. Such patients should a detailed analysis and consult with their cardiologist before starting with cardio training.
The fact that the interest in cardio training like the Insanity workout in fitness clubs in the United Kingdom (UK) is growing is a clear proof that people in the UK and all over the world are recognizing the importance of this type of training and its ability to prevent cardiac diseases.
There are several ways in which you can improve your fitness, like doing some workouts like the Insanity workout, check some UK reviews out there, and joining a fitness club is one of the best ways. According to some stats there are more than 6000 fitness clubs in the United Kingdom (UK). This means that you can find a club like this easily and that the prices are probably fair because of the huge competition. However, not all fitness clubs are created equal and some of them are better than the others. If you have decided to join a club then you should definitely choose one that will satisfy your needs. So, what should one look for in a fitness club?
First of all, you need to focus on the clubs around the place where you live of work. Joining a fitness club that is close to your everyday routine is a good option because you won't have the chance to use the usual excuse – I don't have enough time. In addition, most people will confirm that they are avoiding the gym when this facility is not close to them.
Another good advice is to check whether some of your friends are already members of some fitness club. Ask for recommendations. In case they are satisfied with the club there is a great chance that you will be satisfied too. Find out whether they are comfortable exercising with you and team up. It is always easier to work out in a group.
The price shouldn't be the most important factor when you are selecting a fitness club, but it sure matters. There are some really cheap clubs in the UK – United Kingdom and there are some exclusive, expensive facilities of this kind. Stick to your budget and evaluate the offer. Decide whether the things you will get from the membership are really worth the investment.
One other excellent idea is to check the fitness club. This is an easy task especially if you have found some interesting clubs near you. Visit them and see if there are too many people exercising in the period when you want to get engaged in physical activity. See if the facility is beginner-friendly. Check whether the facility is opened in the hours when you want to exercise. Check their lockers and if you can leave your personal belongings on a safe place when you are training.
A good fitness club will certainly have good equipment. The equipment doesn't necessarily have to be new, but it needs to be in a good shape. In addition, the number of machines should be high and this is especially true for the machines that you want to use (the machine for the muscle groups you are targeting).
While you are at the club, it is a good idea to talk to the staff. See if they are professional and kind and ask them about the things you want to know. This is a good way to find out more about their offers.
We hope that these tips will help you find the right fitness club in the UK.
Modern people are getting more and more aware of the importance of fitness and healthy diet. This is the reason why the number of fitness centers around the globe is growing too. For example, there were 5000 centers like this in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2005 and there 6000 fitness centers today.
Visiting a fitness center can be very beneficial, but only if you perform the exercises in the right way. There are certain mistakes that are frequently happening in the gyms and this is a list of some of these mistakes.
This is something that you should never do. Several scientific studies have confirmed that this type of stretching before training seriously weakens muscles and make them prone to injuries. It also speeds up the time before we feel tired. Stretching should be replaced with warming up of muscle groups that we use in the process of training that follows. If you need to increase flexibility for certain types of exercises, like the Insanity workout by Beachbody, perform static stretching about 5 hours after training.
It is really difficult to say why people skip the warm up period before intense workouts like the Insanity workout. Some of them aren't aware of the importance of this short procedure; others are too lazy while some people are in a hurry. Whatever the reason for this is, you should know that warming up is crucial for avoiding injuries during training. There are thousands of injury claims that happened in the fitness center in the United Kingdom – UK every year. In addition, proper warm up activity will improve blood flow, increase heart rate, range of movements, balance hormones, prepare the nervous system etc. All these things mean that you will get training with better quality too.
You should know that free weights and training with your own weight are the most efficient type of training no matter what goals we have set. However, there are too many people who focus on machine weight, because fitness centers tend to buy dozens of these machines and people want to try all of them. The biggest downside is that these machines are usually focused on one muscle group. Of course, machines can be useful too especially in cases when someone is trying to improve the state of their muscle after an injury for example. People who want to eliminate the consequences of this mistake should change the way they exercise and dedicate most of their training to free weight and/or bodyweight training.
The truth is that there are many exercisers who repeat the same training every day. This means, that they cannot expect progress because the body doesn't have any challenges. There are some people who stick to the same training routine that they have used when they joined the center. The solution is simple – get information on training variations. In some cases even a small change in the pace, combination of exercises like the Insanity workout or number of repetitions can lead to progress.


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Remembering the Rumbles: Ric Flair wins WWE championship
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An "All Night Long" match for the Lucha Underground championship between Johnny Mundo and The Mack headlines the first episode of the second half of Season 3. (1:12)
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Lucha Underground's "Temple" is simply an old warehouse in Boyle Heights, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, but it's responsible for as much of the show's unique persona as anything or anyone else. The 300-400 rabid fans known as "believers" pack into the Temple, unafraid to express who they love, who they hate, or who they don't even care about. The believers are as important to Lucha Underground's identity as the rowdy Philly fans were to ECW in the 1990s. A performer's path to success in the Temple starts with the believers. No one has formed a connection with the believers quite like Los Angeles native Willie Mack.
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"That's because everybody who goes to the shows pretty much knows me around California and all the other places because I represent L.A. every time I go to a different city or country," Mack said in an interview with ESPN.com. "Everybody knows who Willie Mack is. I used to be a fan myself. I think a lot of people connect with me because I used to be in the crowd. Like every wrestling show around California, you'll see me in the crowd. You look at old videos and those people used to hang out with me. I guess they're like, 'Man, that's one of our friends. Somebody we know personally in that ring making us look good and proud.'"
From the moment ring announcer Melissa Santos announces, "from South Central, Los Angeles," the Temple erupts into "Mack" chants as he makes his way to the ring. Mack walks out in his exotic-colored trunks that make for an interesting visual paired with his heavy-set build and Afro. Witnessing his mouthguard-filled smile and easygoing demeanor, it's almost impossible to imagine the hardships Mack had to endure to reach this point.
"Well, my story is kind of weird because when I was 3 months old, my biological mom was in a house fire because she was high on some drugs when she had me," Mack said. "One of my older sisters kicked the door in and got us out. I ended up in foster care from it."
Willie Mack embraced a wide range of sports in his childhood as he moved through a complicated series of life situations, and he's been able to translate that natural athleticism into a style all his own in the wrestling ring. Provided by Lucha Underground
The life-changing experience sent Mack down a difficult path. He would be taken in by a foster mother from the time he was 3 months old until he was 14 when she passed away. Mack avoided contact with his sister due to her drug and alcohol problems and also rarely communicated with his biological mother. Although it took some time, Mack's father would come back into his life.
"He was around me a lot, but I didn't know who he was because I was just a little kid floating around until 1996 I figured out he was my pops 'cause he told me," Mack said. "My biological mom ended up coming around every once in awhile. She'd see me on the streets and be like, 'You know I'm your mama,' and stuff like that, so I knew she was my biological mom and not the foster mom who took care of me and raised me my whole life. It was good having him there to support me because without him and my foster mom, I probably wouldn't be doing any of this stuff. I probably would've gave up a long time ago."
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With the support of his father and foster mom, Mack pursued a career in wrestling right out of high school. His father would continue to help him along his journey until he passed away in September 2012.
"He supported me," Mack said. "He knew I was wrestling, so he said, 'Whatever you do, make sure you do it to your best ability,' and I took that and ran with it."
Mack's athletic background in football, baseball, basketball, volleyball, track and field and karate helped him become a natural in the ring. He has far from the typical look of a professional wrestler with his potbelly and modest height, but his shocking agility and aerial repertoire for his size quickly made people look past his nontraditional appearance.
"I was always an active kid," Mack said. "Even though I was heavier, I always liked to play basketball or do gymnastics stuff, so it carried on when I got heavier and older.
"I developed [my style] because I started off training in lucha libre wrestling, and then I transitioned over to American wrestling and mixed the two together so I could have my own style. And I mix in the hard-hitting Japanese style 'cause I don't want to be the typical big dude, like as soon as people see me they think I'm going to be like a tank and slow the show down. But I could move as fast as the little dudes, if not quicker, and pull stuff off that people haven't seen before from a bigger dude. That's what I want to be. I don't want to be a typical big guy."
Willie Mack was under a WWE developmental contract for six months, but health concerns caused the company to release him. That led former WWE creative team member Chris DeJoseph to reach out -- and that ultimately brought Mack to Lucha Underground. Provided by Lucha Underground
Mack made a name for himself on the independent scene with the help of Los Angeles-based promotion PWG. So much so that the WWE reached out and signed him to a developmental deal in 2014. However, the deal was short-lived as WWE doctors were worried about Mack's blood pressure and knee, forcing them to let him go after just six months. A phone call from Chris DeJoseph, a former WWE writer and lead writer for Lucha Underground, would give Mack a second chance.
"Chris DeJoseph contacted me on the phone after [WWE fell through] and said, 'Hey, we heard what happened, and we want to start you at Lucha Underground,' and I'm like 'All right,'" Mack said. "The WWE thing left me homeless for awhile, and once I took the Lucha Underground deal, it helped me out and put me back on my feet."
Mack debuted for Lucha Underground as "The Mack," being described as Big Ryck's cousin (former WWE wrestler Ezekiel Jackson). Mack spent weeks playing a complementary on-screen role until Big Ryck suddenly departed from the company. Mack was then given the opportunity to feud with a similarly multifaceted big man in Brian Cage. The two displayed instant chemistry with their rivalry culminating in the kickoff match of Ultima Lucha, the show's season finale and biggest card of the year.
The match, which was a falls count anywhere contest, lasted less than eight minutes, but two years later it's the match fans remember most from the three-hour special. The brawl included weapons such as a fire extinguisher, steel chair, stop sign, two-by-four, glass bottle and most notably a cooler filled with Miller Lite. Mack, who grew up as a Stone Cold fan, downed a couple beers and stunnered Cage in Steve Austin-style to the delight of the believers. The rest of the card had a tough act to follow.
"It seemed like everything clicked and worked and the crowd was into it," said Mack, who would face Cage once again at Ultima Lucha Dos. "It was fun. It was beautiful. I knew it was going to be that. We knew it was the biggest show of the year, and they put us on first, so it was like, 'All right this is the time. We're the ones who need to set the pace for the rest of the show and give the people something to remember.' A lot of matches you'll go outthere and forget about them as soon as the next match comes out, but a lot of people still talk about our matches even though it was the first match to start off both Ultima Luchas -- people still remember those."
Season 3 of Lucha Underground resumes Wednesday night with an "All Night Long" title match between champion Johnny Mundo and Willie Mack. Provided by Lucha Underground
Mack has blossomed into a featured star on Lucha Underground during the third season, earning a shot at the Lucha Underground championship after winning the Battle of the Bulls tournament. However, Mack has had to wait four-and-a-half months longer than expected for that title shot to air after the show took an unplanned hiatus. The wait will finally be over when he faces Johnny Mundo in Lucha Underground's second-ever All Night Long match on Wednesday's Season 3 return. The iron man match will last for the entire episode. Mack can't wait to finally see his work.
"It's kind of tough 'cause you're used to seeing it every Wednesday, and then we took that break," Mack said. "It's like 'Oh no,' 'cause you know what's next 'cause you was there, but then when the show's on hold you're like, 'No, I want to see it now.' But the wait is almost over.
"You can expect a lot of fun and a lot of hard-hitting action and entertainment 'cause we're going to give it everything we got in the whole episode -- an hour long. You're going to be in for a treat."
The exposure Mack has received at Lucha Underground has not been lost on him. Three years removed from being at one the lowest points in his life after missing out on an opportunity with the biggest wrestling promotion on the planet, Mack has now found a home at the Temple. The larger-than-life nature of the show fits his personality and skill set better than WWE ever could. For that reason, he plans to stay loyal to Lucha Underground and the believers, even if other companies show interest.
"If Lucha Underground keeps me, yeah, I'll stay with Lucha Underground," Mack said. "If other companies come up, probably not, because [Lucha Underground] put money and time into me, and it seems like they're taking more to make me a star, besides like the other places have me there and I get lost in the shuffle. Yeah, I want to do this as long as my body holds up and as long as the people want me to."


If you're a teenager, you will need to satisfy the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) graduated licensing system (GLS) in order to get your first new driver's license.
Called the "rookie driver program," the GLS is designed to give you the skills needed for safe and responsible driving. It enforces special rules and restrictions to keep yourself and others safe while you are practicing your driving.
If you have moved to Maryland and you are a new teen driver, you must participate in the state's graduated licensing system (GLS).
The GLS has several stages. When you move to MD, your age and whether or not you are already licensed will determine where you begin in the GLS.
Learner's permits from outside of Maryland do not transfer. For a MD permit, you must be at least 15 years and 9 months old.
You'll have to apply for a new learner's permit in person at your local MVA branch.
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Can be a certified statement from your parent or guardian.
Show your Social Security card, a W-2 less than 18 months old, or a pay stub less than 3 months old.
Can also serve as your proof of identity.
Have your parent or legal guardian sign a permission form, if you are younger than 18 years old.
Pay the $50 fee (covers all stages of the GLS).
Read below for more information about MD learner's permits, including restrictions and next steps.
If you are at least 16 1/2 years old and have had an out-of-state driver's license for fewer than 18 months, you must get a provisional driver's license in Maryland.
You must have successfully completed an approved driver's education course.
NOTE: The MVA does NOT accept out-of state Driver's Ed courses EXCEPT some Delaware Driver's Ed courses approved by the DE Board of Education (your certificate will state that the course is approved by the MVA).
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Schedule your DMV road test in advance through the MVA's Central Scheduling System.
Pay the fee of $6 per year.
In Maryland, you must usually hold your provisional driver's license for 18 months with no convictions.
Licensed for less than 6 months: 18 months.
Licensed for 6 to 12 months: 12 months.
Licensed for 12 to 18 months: 6 months.
You cannot have any convictions while you have your provisional driver's license. If you are convicted of a moving violation, your provisional period will start over for another 18 months.
Maryland's rookie driver graduated licensing system (GLS) applies to all drivers, no matter how old, but enforces special restrictions and eligibility requirements for teen drivers.
To move from one stage to the next, you must meet certain eligibility requirements, explained in the sections below.
Learner's permit: 15 years and 9 months old.
Provisional license: 16 1/2 years old.
The learner's permit is the first step in the GLS process. To apply, you must be at least 15 years and 9 months old.
Provide proof of your Maryland residence.
Submit your Social Security card, a W-2 less than 18 months old, or a pay stub less than 3 months old.
Provide a signed, sealed Verification of Identity and/or School Attendance (Form DL-300), if you are younger than 16 years old.
Pass the DMW written test/knowledge exam.
Has been licensed to drive for at least 3 years.
If you are younger than 18 years old, you cannot use ANY mobile device while driving, except to call 911. If you violate this restriction, your permit can be suspended. The learner's permit is good for 2 years from the date it is issued.
As the first stage of the GLS, your learner's permit is the phase in which you acquire and practice your driving skills.
At least 30 hours in the classroom.
At least 6 hours behind-the-wheel training.
Log at least 60 hours of supervised driver training.
At least 10 hours must occur at night (specifically, from 30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise).
The second stage of the Rookie Driver GLS is obtaining your provisional driver's license. With this license, you get more freedom than a Maryland learner's permit, but not as much as a full driver's license.
Have held a learner's permit for at least 9 months.
Have successfully completed Driver's Ed. Your completion will be electronically submitted to the MVA.
Complete 60 hours of supervised practice driving, logged in the Skills Log and Practice Guide (Form RD-006).
You must schedule your required driving test in advance through the MVA's Central Scheduling System.
Submit a completed practice driving log, available in the Skills Log and Practice Guide (Form RD-006).
NOTE: Your provisional license is paid for when you get your Maryland learner's permit. However, if you are entering the GLS at the provisional licensing stage, the fee is $9 per year.
From 5 a.m. to 12 a.m. without supervision.
Supervised by a driver who is at least 21 years old and has at least 3 years of driving experience.
Driving to or from work, a school activity, a volunteer program, or a sports event or practice in which you are participating.
You are with a supervising driver.
The passengers are your immediate family members.
Your provisional license will automatically become a full driver's license when you are at least 18 years old and have held your provisional driver's license for 18 months, without conviction.
NOTE: If you're younger than 21 years old, you must have had no alcohol-related convictions.
When you are eligible, you will receive an update card in the mail that shows you are now a fully licensed driver. Carry the card with your provisional driver's license.
When your provisional license expires, you can renew your driver's license and receive a regular Maryland driver's license.
Follow our new license checklist and share your progress with your friends.
Maryland learner's permit applicants submit this form to the MVA to confirm they're enrolled in school AND to verify their identity. Must be completed by a school administrator.
Refer to this MVA guide and fill out the practice log when a new driver gets behind-the-wheel.


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There have been many advances in the early detection and treatment of cancer. While the standard medical care for cancer is effective, the treatments are aggressive and cause numerous unwanted side effects as well as a lowered immune system. Acupuncture has received much attention as an adjunctive therapy in cancer treatments for its use in pain relief, reducing side effects, accelerating recovery and improving quality of life.
According to the National Cancer Institute, acupuncture may cause physical responses in nerve cells, the pituitary gland, and parts of the brain. These responses can cause the body to release proteins, hormones, and brain chemicals that control a number of body functions. It is proposed that, by these actions, acupuncture affects blood pressure and body temperature, boosts immune system activity, and causes the body's natural painkillers, such as endorphins, to be released.
In clinical studies, acupuncture reduced the amount of pain in some cancer patients. In one study, most of the patients treated with acupuncture were able to stop taking drugs for pain relief or to take smaller doses.
Acupuncture is also very useful for support if you are undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, or hormonal therapy. Because chemotherapy and radiation therapy weaken the body's immune system, a strict clean needle method must be used when acupuncture treatment is given to cancer patients.


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Albuquerque Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving
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Aileen is a writer and former family expert for the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau. She has been writing about Albuquerque since 2009.
Courtesy of Sandia Resort & Casino
If you're in New Mexico this November and dining out for Thanksgiving appeals to you, Albuquerque actually offers quite a few options for finding a full-service feast. Whether you want to eat a formal sit-down meal or find casual meal options at a buffet, you can make a reservation at many great restaurants in the Albuquerque metro area to guarantee your spot on this popular dining day.
Make a Safe Bet at Bien Shur
30 Rainbow Rd, Albuquerque, NM 87113-2156, USA
Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at the award-winning Bien Shur at the Sandia Resort & Casino where you'll not only get a delicious holiday meal but can also enjoy the spectacular view from the hotel's top floor. In addition to the regular menu, there will be seasonal specials offered from 1 to 7 p.m. as part of Bien Shur's holiday service.
Also at the resort, you can stop by Thur Shan on Thanksgiving for a buffet-style meal or gather at the Council Room for fabulous feast and holiday pub food.
The Sandia Resort is located on Sandia Pueblo Reservation just north of Albuquerque on U.S. Interstate 25 (U.S. Highway 85) at 30 Rainbow Road Northeast.
Venture to Italy at Buca di Beppo
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6520 Americas Pkwy NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA
Buca di Beppo is a popular nationwide family restaurant chain that will offer a Thanksgiving-style dinner featuring turkey alongside Italian favorites at its uptown location (6520 Americas Parkway Northeast). The restaurant is family-friendly and great for groups, since the food is plentiful and often served family-style.
If you want to bring the food home, you can also order Thanksgiving to-go meals that serve three to five people and are available November 27 and 28, 2019, only. Pickup for Thanksgiving day, November 28, 2019, starts at 10 a.m. Thanksgiving to-go orders must be placed by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.
Dine Inside a Landmark at The Cooperage
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7220 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA
With over 40 years of serving the Albuquerque area, The Cooperage has earned its tagline of "A Great Place for Prime Rib," but its menu will also feature a traditional Thanksgiving feast this holiday season. Not only is The Cooperage one of the longest-running locally-owned restaurants in the city, but it's also one of the biggest caterers in town, so you know you can rely on their talented chefs for a great holiday meal. The Cooperage will be serving all day on Thanksgiving from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. In addition to their regular dinner menu, you can enjoy a traditional Turkey Dinner with all of the trimmings (salad bar and soup are included). House-made pie is available in addition to their regular dessert menu. Make your reservation early.
Don't Leave Your Hotel for Dinner at the Tamaya Resort
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1300 Tuyuna Trail, Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004, USA
If you're staying at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort in Santa Ana Pueblo—or would like a chance to dine in true style while you're in Albuquerque, head over to their resort restaurants for a Thanksgiving meal this year.
You can make a reservation at either the Corn Maiden or the Santa Ana Café for a Pueblo-style holiday fast featuring seafood, artisan cheeses, salad, turkey, ham, pork loin, and beef tenderloin along with sides like dressing and sweet potato casserole. Both restaurants will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Eat Stuffing Until You're Stuffed at Furr's Fresh Buffet
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2004 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112, USA
Furr's Fresh Buffet is a regional chain with two locations in Albuquerque (2004 Wyoming Boulevard and 6111 San Mateo Boulevard). The Thanksgiving Day buffet at Furr's offers a wide variety of options on Thanksgiving this year. Entrees include carved turkey breast and pepper-encrusted roast beef. You can look forward to a full dessert spread including red velvet cake and Furr's Millionaire pie. Their mix-and-match items allow you to pay as much or little as you like. Furr's is a great destination if you're traveling with a bunch of picky eaters or kids who can really put away some food.
Go South of the Border at MÁS Tapas y Vino
Courtesy of Hotel Andaluz Albuquerque
125 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USA
Located inside the stylish Hotel Andaluz, MÁS Tapas y Vino will celebrate Thanksgiving with a traditional feast featuring the flavor and artistry of Spanish cooking. On the holiday menu, you'll find locally-sourced organic turkey along with favorite family-style side dishes including spiced dressing and chile-seasoned gravy. While usually a tapas bar, you won't have to worry about leaving MÁS Tapas y Vino hungry on Thanksgiving, the portions are great and the prices are fair.
Celebrate History at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Courtesy of Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104, USA
Pueblo Harvest is an intimate cafe founded in 1976 and located inside the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center that serves Native-fusion cuisine. On Thanksgiving from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this year, you can order a prix fixe holiday feast featuring a variety of options including breakfast dishes, autumnal salads, oven-bread stuffing, green chile gravy, sweet potato mash, and entrees from the carving station. Made with ingredients sourced from local Native American tribes and inspired by the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico, this restaurant's Thanksgiving feast is about as authentic as you can get when you remember the origins of this American holiday.
Dip Your Dinner at Melting Pot
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2201 Uptown Loop Rd NE #1a, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA
While you may not think of fondue when you think of Thanksgiving dinner, Melting Pot certainly does. This popular nationwide chain has one location in Albuquerque, which will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m on the holiday which also features cheese fondue and chocolate fondue for dessert.
Relax With a View at Prairie Star
Courtesy of Prairie Star Restaurant & Wine Bar
288 Prairie Star Rd, Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004, USA
Another Santa Ana Pueblo favorite, Prairie Star, is known for its cozy fireplace, adobe walls, and views of the Sandias, and on Thanksgiving, this popular restaurant will offer a holiday brunch with a Southwestern twist. The meal, offered 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. includes appetizers, soup, salad, and entree choices of juniper-grilled turkey breast, and cherry wood smoked petite prime rib, pan-seared jumbo scallops and more. Finish your meal with a delightful pumpkin custard tartlet.
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