2-Headed Monster: Will Christopher Bell Be at Joe Gibbs Racing in 2020?
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After winning 10 NASCAR Xfinity Series races over the past three years, it's pretty much a foregone conclusion that Christopher Bell will be driving in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series next season. For this week's 2-Headed Monster, Wesley Coburn and Clayton Caldwell debate whether Bell with be driving for Joe Gibbs Racing or elsewhere. Where will it be for Mr. Bell?
Christopher Bell will be running for Joe Gibbs Racing in the Cup Series next season. They don't really have a choice if they don't want him to be snatched up by another team (cough, Hendrick Motorsports, cough-cough Stewart-Haas Racing). But keeping him will require a lot of rearranging through the Toyota farm system.
How will this work? Well, obviously someone will be shuffled out of a Cup ride due to the four-car roster limits, and that's definitely not going to be Kyle Busch. Denny Hamlin is having a solid bounce-back season, and his loyalty (and his status as JD Gibbs' handpicked driver) won't see him loaned out to another team to finish his career. Erik Jones recently got public support from Joe Gibbs that he'll be staying.
Does that mean that Martin Truex Jr. gets rotated out after one season in the No. 19?
Bell will likely bring sponsorship from Rheem and JBL, and with SiriusXM helping out, that should cover the team for the season.
Jason Ratcliff will return to Cup after several years with Bell in the NXS — his guidance is what helped Matt Kenseth rejuvenate his career at JGR with 14 wins, 54 top-fives, 98 top-10s and 12 poles.
But what to do with Truex then? Bass Pro Shops and Auto-Owners Insurance will likely follow wherever he goes, and his veteran feedback, together with Cole Pearn as crew chief, would help Leavine Family Racing if it potentially expanded to a multi-car team (let's say they use the No. 59).
Truex was a mid-pack driver for much of his Cup career, and he's almost 39. How many productive years does he have left? Bell's stats in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series and the Xfinity Series speak for themselves — his future makes it a smart move to move on.
Truex's experience should also help LFR's Matt DiBenedetto, and given Furniture Row's clashes with JGR over the years (sometimes literally), it seems like the Pearn/Truex combination performs better with some distance between themselves and the main headquarters.
Truex could also go to the No. 81 of JGR-allied XCI Racing, which is mainly sponsored by Xtreme Concepts company iK9. The organization has vastly increased its NASCAR presence this season. Truex's outdoorsy brand would mesh easily with the company, and XCI is working towards eventually becoming a full-time Cup Series team. Bass Pro money would be a great aid to that end, and Truex is enough of a name to bring credibility to their upstart effort.
And with a big-name driver in their full-time car, that could give Jeffrey Earnhardt a bigger part-time Cup Series ride (No. 91?). Xtreme Concepts is a big backer of Earnhardt, and that legacy could provide some built-in fanbase as well.
A much less complicated solution would be to loan Bell out to Leavine for the No. 59 for a few years, but given that he's routinely crushing the field more often than not on Saturdays and that he's already 24 years old, Bell's patience would run out and he would likely bolt for another organization.
I believe you will see Bell in the Cup Series in 2020 – but I don't think it will be at JGR or in a Toyota.
Let's be clear, Toyota is a big reason why Bell has been successful. However, there are simply not enough seats for him to join a Toyota team in the Cup Series.
Take a look at Joe Gibbs Racing. Kyle Busch is locked into a long-term contract with JGR and isn't going anywhere. Denny Hamlin has a long-term relationship with sponsor FedEx and is the defending winner of the Daytona 500. I find it hard to believe that Hamlin would be moving from JGR.
That leaves Martin Truex Jr. and Erik Jones. Jones is in his second season driving the No. 20 car, and I find it hard to believe that he will be moving on from the organization after just two seasons, especially when you consider that JGR moved a very good veteran driver from that ride (Matt Kenseth) to bring Jones into the fold.
Truex is in his first season with the organization and is just two years removed from a championship. I also think Cole Pearn is happy with Truex, and their track record together means that they will not be leaving Toyota anytime soon. Truex is there to stay.
Joe Gibbs came out this weekend and said that he has a plan for both Bell and Jones for the 2020 season. I originally thought there may have been a chance for one of the two drivers to drive a second car at Leavine Family Racing, who has an alliance with JGR.
However, as I have thought about it more, I doubt that will be the case. I think Bell will have more competitive options next season, and I believe Jones will take a move to Leavine as a demotion and would look at other options for 2020. Will Gibbs risk losing Jones? I don't see it happening.
I believe there will be a team that will go after Bell and give him an offer he can't refuse. Who will that team be? There are a couple of options.
One option is Hendrick Motorsports. There are a few moves that need to occur to make it happen, but Rick Hendrick has been known to make aggressive moves like this before. Adding Bell to the organization would be huge for them and it would give Bell a stable organization where he can win races.
Another team I would say is an option for Bell is Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates. Kurt Busch is on a one-year deal with the organization. Can you imagine Bell replacing Busch and being teammates with his friend Kyle Larson? Ganassi would have two of the hottest young talents in the garage area. It would be wild.
The last organization I say to keep your eye on is Stewart-Haas Racing. Remember last week's big news? Darrell Waltrip is leaving the FOX broadcast booth at the end of the year. One of the rumors for his replacement is Kevin Harvick, although Harvick has denied the rumors. However, with Bell's dirt car background and Tony Stewart's love for dirt car racing, don't sleep on this.
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Toyota will decide where Bell goes and with their money now supporting the LFR #95, look for Bell to replace DiBenedetto. Gibbs will probably pay Bell's base salary, while LFR will add the usual per-race purse splits. This will be very similar to when Gibbs moved Jones over to the #77 FRR car a couple of years ago. This will allow Gibbs to keep Bell on a leash should the Truex/Pern deal not work out.
Another thought about Truex… You know who else has had connections with Bass Pro? Tony Stewart. If Harvick or Boyer hang it up, or if Boyer, Almirola, or Suarez have any issues with sponsorship I could see a play being made there.
Also, just because Gibbs said Jones was fine doesn't make it so. No employer publicly announces or admits they are thinking about releasing an employee until they actually do it – for obvious reasons. But I would almost bet Truex will be the one sacrificed.
I don't believe so. Gibb's uses them up and spits them out, imo. Been going on for a long, long time. Don't take my word for it look it up. Denise and Shrub are the only one's with "staying power" thanks to FEDEX and The Mars people. YUCK. IMO.
There is no doubt that Kyle is the leader of the Gibbs stable and peanut M&M's are the bomb!
Denny I feel has been fighting to keep up for a while and has been the forgotten man for a few years now. With aging veterans coming into Gibbs cars looking for one last shot at a cup title, Denny has been living in the shadow.
Saurez was moved up too fast and unexpectedly and sadly there the performance was never there. With Truex needing a ride, he was the odd man out as it was apparent something was not working with that team as they were showing no progress.
At least with Jones, there have been performance gains and he makes his appearance at the front once in awhile.
Wouldn't surprise me if Levine family racing with help from JGR gets another car rolling in their stable next year for Bell.
My fear with Martin is he was irrelevant in the cup series until they went to the low downforce package. Now we are back to high downforce and his performance has not improved much since the last time these cars had high downforce. There is still time but if he doesn't get a handle on it by the end of the year or next, he very likely could be the odd man out of JGR.
Some drivers can drive anything (Kyle Busch, Joey Logano, Jeff Gordon) while other drivers come and go with different packages that NASCAR runs, see GEN4, GEN5 (COT) High Downforce, GEN6 (High and Low Downforce models) review these and you can see a trend of those 3 guys I name while others drivers were only relevant under particular generations.
Christopher Bell is easily one of the three most talented drivers in all of NASCAR. My belief is that he's already signed a long-term deal with JGR. Eric Jones will either be offered an XFinity ride in the #20, or be released outright. JGR learned a lot from the disaster that was Daniel Suarez and won't soon repeat that miscue. Another place to park Eric Jones would be the fully functional KBM, moving up to the Cup Series…in 2020.
Honestly I think Truex is the odd man out here. His performance only peaked with furniture row under the low downforce package. Prior to that he was a middle of the pack driver in middle of the pack equipment. Since moving back to the high downforce type car, I have not seen the speed out of Truex to keep him around. Still a lot of time to turn it around but age is not on his side either. Tough call will have to be made but I do feel that Levine will open another seat next year given the JGR alliance.


Also known as The Bangor, Bridie Morley, Bridie Morley's, Bridie Morley's Favorite, Bridie Morley's Favourite, Halfway House, Jr Crehan's Favourite, Junior Crehan's, Junior Crehan's Favourite, The Knot On The Cord, The Knotted Chord.
A tune by this name has been recorded together with Corney Is Coming (lots of times), Firebird (a few times) and The Hunter's Purse (a few times).
The Knotted Cord has been added to 32 tune sets.
The Knotted Cord has been added to 378 tunebooks.
This is usually notated in 2/2 or C| measure (not 4/4), but i can't fix that.
Of course i mean A rolls. Can i go home now?
Also check The Knotted Chord, one of my favourite places to get Irish albums that haven't arrived in the US yet.
Composed by the late Junior Crehan - probably his "greatest hit", thanks to Liam O'Flynn playing it on the first Planxty album.
A great piece of whistle-playing, and a great tune - and listen to the "lift" when they go into "Corney Is Coming" !!
This may be a no-brainer, but it's a bit of fun for those who aren't familiar with the term. A Knotted Cord is a synonym for Rosary Beads, I guess this is from a time when people were too poor to afford them & made a set for themselves out of some string or rope. All that aside this tune is really a good one.
Has anybody the planxty version as abc to provide to the public?
Junior Crehan was born in 1908. This tune, under the title "Bridie Morley's Favourite" was recorded by John McKenna and Eddie Meehan in 1937. Does anyone know if this is definitely a composition of Junior Crehan, or is it perhaps one of his favourite tunes which has become associated with his name?
Here's a transcription of the basic melody as played br Brian Owens for a lesson recorded by wurtzel here.
The Fiddler's Companion says the following about this tune.
"The melody is said to be the composition of the great Co. Mayo and New York fiddler John McGrath (1900-1955), who named it "The Bangor Reel" after a seaside resort in County Down."
# Posted by I_Fel 12 years ago .
about it being a Junior Crehan tune, just as I have my doubts about it being a John McGrath tune. I got the McGrath quote (see Phantom Button's post) from McGrath's nephew Vincent.
Vincent made some very plausible-sounding claims for his uncle's prolific output but I've not heard or seen any real convincing proof that he composed any at all - sorry Vincent, if you're reading. I'd be fascinated to know more and see some real evidence.
It's said John McGrath wrote The Providence (The Rossport Reel) and Sean sa Ceo but, confusingly, ibiblio.org states McGrath only wrote Maids of Mount Kisco. Following that link doesn't mention McGrath as composer at all, only as a recorded source. Hmmm.
The thing that sticks out is SOMEONE wrote these tunes; Crehan was notorious for taking existing tunes and reworking or adapting them (see for example Mist on the Mountain) but he could have written this, it's feasible. McGrath could have, we have no proof yet.
The stonecrusher's comments here: https://thesession.org/tunes/3924 are fascinating, if again somewhat confusing. My head hurts.
It's all good stuff, whatever!
This is the Bm version played by Ímar on their album "Afterlight"


We all know the importance of eating probiotic-rich foods for good digestive health, but it can be difficult to find probiotics that aren't dairy-based, making it tricky for people with a dairy allergy to eat this life-giving food.
It is possible to make probiotic rich milk kefir out of coconut milk. It's best done with water kefir grains, which can feed off the coconut sugar, but milk kefir grains work in a pinch. Just rinse them really well before putting them in the coconut milk, to get rid of any trace of milk if you have a true dairy allergy. You will need to return the milk kefir grains to dairy milk after a few batches so they can re-feed on lactose.
I love to make a refreshing berry smoothie out of coconut milk kefir. I store it in a large jar in the fridge and pour a glass as desired over the course of a day or two. Smoothies keep well for 24 hours in the fridge if you don't add banana to them. Some separation does occur over time, so stir your smoothie to reincorporate everything before pouring.
Mix coconut milk kefir (first strain to remove kefir grains) with all the other ingredients in a blender and whiz for a minute or two to thoroughly combine.
Serve in your favourite glass. Enjoy!


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Is The Sunshine Flyer the Magical Express Replacement We've All Been Dreaming Of?
by Catherine Hiles | Dec 21, 2021 | WDW Blog, WDW News, WDW Resorts
Looking for a Magical Express replacement in 2022? The Sunshine Flyer is a new themed transportation service between Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World Resorts. Scroll on for details and our review.
The Most Magical Place on Earth can be surprisingly stressful to get to and from. And in 2021, Disney announced that it would be discontinuing its Magical Express transportation service between Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World Resorts in 2022, potentially making the journey even more of a pain.
But now, a new ride option between the airport and WDW is available. It's called The Sunshine Flyer, and it looks to be a fantastic way to start off your next Disney vacation. So is this the Magical Express replacement we've been waiting for?
What Is the Sunshine Flyer?
The Sunshine Flyer offers a unique way to travel to Disney from the Orlando airport. The vehicles are modeled after old-fashioned locomotives or passenger cars, and staff will be dressed as 1920s rail conductors and engineers.
Photo courtesy of The Sunshine Flyer
Each bus will provide entertainment for the entirety of the journey. And, even better, The Sunshine Flyer will support Make-A-Wish Central & Northern Florida by donating 50% of ticket sales for the first 50 days of service to honor the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World.
How Can You Get Tickets?
The Sunshine Flyer began operating on Feb. 1, 2022. Tickets are available at TheSunshineFlyer.com.
Note: Reservations are accepted up until four days before service.
You can either buy a one-way ticket or a round-trip ticket, depending on your travel plans. The prices are as follows:
One way: $17 per adult; $12.50 per child (3-8 years).
Round-trip: $34 per adult; $25 per child (3-8 years).
Where Is The Sunshine Flyer Located?
Once you land at Orlando International Airport, follow signs to the Ground Transportation area in Terminal B, Level 1.
After checking in at the desk, you'll be directed to your vehicle. Wait time is no more than 20 minutes, and the total ride time will be no more than 65 minutes.
Avoid disappointment by booking your airport transportation aboard The Sunshine Flyer today.
REVIEW: The Sunshine Flyer Is a Magical Disney World Transportation Option
WDW Magazine Communications Director, Tatjana Lazar, recently took a gifted ride from Walt Disney World to MCO via The Sunshine Flyer. We asked her to provide a review of her experience. Here's what she said:
While waiting for my ride back to MCO from Pop Century, I witnessed a number of buses and car services pulling up to carry guests off to the airport. They were mostly generic and not very memorable vehicles.
But when my purple Sunshine Flyer coach, named The Starfish, pulled in, I was pleased to say, "Oh, there's my ride!"
This purple Sunshine Flyer bus was Tatjana's transport from Pop Century to MCO. Photo by Tatjana Lazar
The fun paint job and friendly driver helped me feel like the Disney magic wasn't quite done yet.
After handing my bags over to be loaded into the coach, I climbed aboard. The bus was about 50% full, so I knew it had already made a number of pickups before coming to Pop Century.
I found a window seat and settled into a plush and comfy chair for my ride to the airport. The coach made just a couple more stops to pick up guests at Art of Animation and Caribbean Beach before heading off to its final destination.
The chairs were so comfy. Photo by Tatjana Lazar
Along the way we were treated to some cute animated shorts featuring trains. It's worth noting that these were not Disney animations, but Max Fleischer shorts. They did help pass the time though! Especially since I'm not able to look at my phone or read in moving vehicles without getting motion sick.
When we arrived at MCO, we parked in the area formerly occupied by Magical Express, and our driver unloaded all our luggage.
I did get the chance to see the blue Sunshine Flyer, named The Manatee, while I waited for my luggage.
There are a number of Sunshine Flyer coaches, and each one has a different paint job. So be sure to challenge your travel companions to a guessing game of which color will be picking you up on your future Sunshine Flyer rides!
Overall, my experience with the Sunshine Flyer was quite pleasant, and I would absolutely consider using them on my next Walt Disney World vacation.
Other Magical Express Alternatives
Mears is the main replacement for Magical Express, and while it's been operating out of Orlando longer than The Sunshine Flyer, we've got to admit it doesn't feel as magical as The Sunshine Flyer.
Alternatively, we've also tried out Quicksilver Tours and loved it. It's pricier than The Sunshine Flyer, but it's private and comes with stops at a grocery store. And, you know, you may end up in a limo. 🤷
Thank you to The Sunshine Flyer for our gifted ride from Pop Century to MCO during a recent trip to Walt Disney World!
Disney's Magical Express Is Ending Starting With Arrivals In January 2022
No More Magical Express? Try Quicksilver Tours for Your Disney Airport Transportation
Written by Catherine Hiles
Catherine Hiles is a mom of young kids and therefore an avid Disney+ watcher. While it's her kids who request Disney soundtracks to play in the car, she often finds herself driving solo while belting out "Into the Unknoooooooooooown!" She also enjoys eating and running, although not at the same time.

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Amazon Video just launched streaming partnerships with your favorite cable channels.
Cordcutters rejoice! You can now subscribe to your favorite extended cable channels through Amazon Prime.
The 30 partnerships revealed today are comprised of mostly niche-oriented content, from international and indie fare to horror and boxing, not to mention a whole slew of documentary options. There's something in here for everyone - though most of the "everyones" will be looking at Amazon's two big fish, Showtime and Starz.
Showtime and Starz are by far the most compelling partnerships on offer, promising access to current and even simulcast programming with a large built-in following (like Homeland, The Affair, and Outlander), as well as newer popular movie releases (like Guardians of the Galaxy, Big Hero 6, and Boyhood). Each costs $8.99/month after a 7-day free trial.
It's definitely worth noting that Showtime is also available as a standalone streaming service for $10.99/month, but if you already have a Prime account, then subscribing through Amazon is a better deal by $2.
Corralling these streaming services under the Prime umbrella is a rather genius movie for Amazon. Members can subscribe and unsubscribe to streaming channels at will, and there's only one credit card profile to manage. Plus, Amazon manages here something that I've longed to see on Roku for quite awhile now: A single cross-platform watchlist. Kudos to that.
And it looks like there's some seriously good stuff to watch, even on the niche channels you've never heard of. Our first draft of this list was crazy long, and paring it down to just six was really hard.
Homeland (Showtime)
Arguably the biggest draw on Amazon's streaming roster, Homeland puts war, foreign diplomacy, depression, and romance inside the CIA and given a vigorous shake. The result is incendiary. It's an interesting chemistry experiment, equal parts soap opera and spy flick, and not without its controversies.
The Affair (Showtime)
Possibly the best show you've never heard of. Mention it to a few friends and inevitably one of them will start gushing about how good it is. It's never quite caught fire the way Homeland did, and airing only on an extended cable add-on (until now) hasn't helped much. But we expect to see more buzz emerge as it's more widely available thanks to Showtime's standalone service and its partnership with Amazon.
Outlander (Starz)
If even great programming on Showtime can be a bit obscure to some, then Starz is probably even moreso. But Outlander has a lot of devoted followers among those who know about it, earning an impressive 8.5 out of 10 stars on IMDB from a lot more reviewers than you'd have imagined. Based on a woman from 1945 who suddenly and mysteriously finds herself living in 1743, the premise is both preposterous and enticing.
Amy Schumer: Mostly Sex Stuff (Comedy Central Stand-Up)
Amy Schumer is Hollywood's latest favorite funny girl, not to mention an emerging feminist icon, and you can expect her stand-up special, "Mostly Sex Stuff" to be a NSFW riot.
Ghost in the Shell (CONtv)
All anime paths eventually lead to Ghost in the Shell, a masterpiece of Japanese animation and storytelling. We found it available on CONtv, a streaming channel devoted entirely to ComicCon and things that its fans would love. It's a nerdy little paradise.
A Cat in Paris (Cinefest)
This cat is a housepet by day, and a cat burglar by night, roaming the streets and rooftops of Paris in this stylishly animated Oscar nominated picture. It's a great pick for the kids, and adults who yearn for Paris will be delighted by familiar landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral.
There's a ton more to explore. All partnerships get a 7-day free trial, so plunder away!
Here's a list of every streaming partnership as of 12/8/15, along with their monthly subscription fees:
Showtime - $8.99/month
Starz - $8.99/month
Comedy Central Stand-Up Plus - $3.99/month
Acorn TV - $4.99/month
Lifetime Movie Club - $3.99/month
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Qello Concerts - $7.99/month
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Tribeca Shortlist - $4.99/month
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IndieFlix Shorts - $2.99/month
Film Forum - $2.99/month
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Smithsonian Earth - $3.99/month
NatureVision TV - $2.99/month
Docurama - $4.99/month
Daring Docs - $2.99/month
Dox - $2.99/month
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UMC Urban Movie Channel - $4.99/month
Monsters and Nightmares - $2.99/month
Fear Factory - $2.99/month
Warriors & Gangsters - $2.99/month
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Q: How to run selinux sanbdox with access to /dev/urandom I'm trying to run my application inside an SELinux sandbox.
My application needs access to /dev/urandom, and the default sandbox policy does not allow that.
What is a simple method to allow my sandbox context access to /dev/urandom?
Thanks

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What is a simple method to allow my sandbox context access to /dev/urandom?

Any of the following, though the first is ideal.

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*Change your policy

*Change the context of /dev/urandom

*Change the context of your process

*mknod a new /dev/urandom with  different name and appropriate context. Point your application at that.

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The time interval between turn-on of the instrument and its stand-by state.
DOI of this term: https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.S05939.
Original PDF version: http://www.iupac.org/goldbook/S05939.pdf. The PDF version is out of date and is provided for reference purposes only. For some entries, the PDF version may be unavailable.


Are you listening my love?
I was thinking about you and I wanted to write you a letter. Νot to come back to me, I would never force you. Anyway, it is nice sometimes to write down our feelings in a paper so we could "see" them. They look more powerful and fill us with confidence.
When the voice is trembling to admit anything and the mind is unable to put in order thoughts and words which you don't even know that you want to say, then the ink writes history.
Where are the loves that carried it off to go through a forest full of thorns, when others hardly don't dare to feel in their fingertips a slight pinch?
Afterwards, she closed the letter and she placed it in the drawer with the others. She knew that tomorrow, she would write to him again, albeit he doesn't read them.


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Join us to make friends, find intellectual stimulation, practice your English, meet others, learn about life in Indianapolis and the US, and feel a sense of belonging within the university.
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He was writing a letter and suddenly it struck him, struck him real bad!
"What the hell?", he thought to himself.
It was hard to believe how this thought had never crossed his brilliant I.T. mind.
He closed the letter pad and kept it aside. Opening the laptop, he browsed Amazon website and as he clicked on "Place Order" button, there came a big, satisfied smile on his face, which reached all the way to his eyes.
First step was done and for second step, he had to wait , as it was still late night in India.
This was the time of day which always made him feel lonely. Office hours were over and his world of friends and loved ones was still asleep in India. He waited desperately for the sunrise in India while he watched the sunset through his window pane, in United States.
As sun rose in India, he made a few quick calls to his friends. Some were picked, some went to voice mail and some yelled at him saying he only called when he had some task for them. But as he hung up, he knew his task would be completed. That is the charm of old friends!
He was sitting in front of his laptop from past one hour but things were still the same. Still the same black screen.
Finally, the circle on screen started rotating and Loading… text appeared on the screen.
He could see his mom dad right in front of his eyes. They looked different, much older. Mom looked so pretty in her red saree and dad was wearing his kurta pyjama. They were still struggling with the idea of webcam and he could just see them in bits and pieces.
It was their 50th wedding anniversary and thanks to his onsite assignment, once again he had failed them, leaving them alone on such a special day.
He wished them happy anniversary and saw them cut the cake which his friend had arranged. With a sense of strong nostalgia, he felt happy yet sad. It was hard to control the tears in his eyes and then it was black out.
Realizing, it must be power cut in his home town, he smiled.
He had been struggling with the gift ideas from so many days, and finally he had found the perfect gift in form of a 'laptop'. He placed the letter pad back in the table drawer, next mission on his list was teaching his parents how to email.
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Watercare is trialling a new method of combating blue/green algae using ultrasonic technology in west Auckland's Lower Nihotupu Dam.
All waterways, whether they are ocean beaches, streams, ponds or dams, are more susceptible to algal blooms as mid-summer approaches. There are many species of algae and while many are totally harmless (like spirulina) some can become toxic to mammals.
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Raj was born on 14th June 1968 in Mumbai to Shirkant Thackeray and Kunda Thackeray. Her father Shrikant Thackeray was a musician and cartoonist. He lived in a joint family along with his uncle the founder and the former leader of Shiv Sena, Bala Saheb Thackeray. He is a cousin of current Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray. He is the brother-in-law of Bollywood producer Smita Thackeray.
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#122: Felix Takes Another Shot At Nemesis Texas
By SPNW Staff August 17, 2013 No Comments6 Mins Read
The playoff-bound Texas Rangers, led by manager Ron Washington, will try for a bounce-back against the Mariners Saturday after Seattle escaped with a 3-1 win Friday. / Wiki Commons
GAME: Mariners (56-65, 3rd, AL West, -12.0 GB) at Rangers (70-52, 1st, AL West, +1.0 GA). GAME #: 122. SERIES: 2nd of 3 games. MEETING: 15th (Mariners lead 9-5). WHEN: Saturday, 5:05 p.m., Rangers Ballpark. STREAKS: Mariners W 1; Rangers L 1. TV: Root Sports. RADIO: 770 AM, Mariners Radio Network
If Felix Hernandez is going to have a good chance at his second Cy Young award, he's going to have to negotiate his way through the Texas Rangers two more times, Saturday at Rangers Ballpark and again in a series in two weeks when the Rangers make their final visit to Safeco Field.
Hernandez has never fared well against the AL West Division leaders, going 12-18, 3.83 for his career. No team has beaten Hernandez more often. In fact, the 18 defeats are six more than Hernandez dropped to any other team (L.A. Angels 12). Only the Angels, with 25, have hit more home runs off Hernandez than the Rangers (23), who are on a tear.
The Rangers have won nine of their past 11, but couldn't get it done Friday night after Kyle Seager belted his 18th home run, helping lift Hisashi Iwakuma to a 2-1 win and his 11th victory, his first since July 25.
This year hasn't helped Hernandez's numbers against Texas. In three starts, Hernandez is 0-2 with a 4.66 ERA. The 10 earned runs he allowed represent 23 percent of his season total. Even with that, Hernandez remains firmly in the Cy Young race, ranking first in innings pitched (173.2) and ERA (2.28) and second in WAR (5.9).
Hernandez's opponent Saturday is 22-year-old Martin Perez, who has strung together three good starts and held the Mariners to one earned run July 4, his only start against them. A closer look:
SATURDAY'S PROBABLES
MARINERS: RHP Felix Hernandez (12-5, 2.28 ERA, 1.07 WHIP)
The 27-year-old Hernandez, in his ninth major league season, all with Seattle, will make his 26th start and fourth against the Rangers. Hernandez leads the AL in ERA and has been dominant of late, going 7-1 with a 2.11 ERA and 11 quality starts over his past 14 outings.
LAST START: Aug. 11 vs. Milwaukee, won 2-0; 0 earned runs on 4 hits in 8.0 innings; 9 strikeouts, 1 walk, 0 home runs, 108 pitches, 71 for strikes.
LAST VS. RANGERS: July 3 at Texas, took a no-decision in Seattle's 4-2 win; 2 earned runs on 7 hit in 7.0 innings; 7 strikeouts, 2 walks, 2 home runs, 107 pitches, 71 for strikes.
CAREER VS. RANGERS: 12-18, 3.83 ERA in 37 starts covering 239.2 innings; 214 strikeouts, 72 walks, 23 home runs, 1.28 WHIP.
AT RANGERS BALLPARK: 5-8, 4.23 ERA in 17 starts covering 104.1 innings; 87 strikeouts, 40 walks, 8 home runs, 1.42 WHIP.
LOVES TO FACE: Mitch Moreland (5-for-27, .185), Alex Rios (6-for-28, .214), Ian Kinsler (17-for-72, .236).
HATES TO FACE: Lance Berkman (6-for-13, .462), Adrian Beltre (8-for-25, .320), Leonys Martin (4-for-13, .308).
CURRENT RANGERS VS. HERNANDEZ: 113-for-418, .270 BA, 97 strikeouts, 28 walks, 15 home runs, .323 on-base percentage.
RANGERS: LHP Martin Perez (5-3, 3.44 ERA, 1.29 WHIP)
The 22-year-old Perez, a Venezuela native in his second major league season, both with Texas, will make his 12th start and second against the Mariners. Perez is 2-0 with a 1.59 ERA in his past three starts after throwing his first complete game in a 6-1 victory over the Astros last Sunday. He made one start against the Mariners July 4 and allowed one unearned run in 5.1 innings.
LAST START: Aug. 11 at Houston, won 6-1; 1 earned run on 4 hits in 9.0 innings; 8 strikeouts, 2 walks, 1 home run, 115 pitches, 80 for strikes.
LAST VS. MARINERS: July 4, took a no-decision in Texas' 5-4 win; 1 unearned run on 8 hits in 5.1 innings; 4 strikeouts, 2 walks, 0 home runs, 87 pitches, 54 for strikes.
CAREER VS. MARINERS: 0-1, 1.84 ERA in 4 games, including 2 starts, covering 14.2 innings; 12 strikeouts, 6 walks, 0 home runs, 1.36 WHIP.
AT RANGERS BALLPARK: 2-3, 3.44 ERA in 12 games, including 8 starts, covering 49.2 innings; 32 strikeouts, 15 walks, 2 home runs, 1.40 WHIP.
LOVE TO FACE: Dustin Ackley (0-for-5, .000), Brendan Ryan (0-for-4, .000), Michael Saunders (0-for-3, .000).
HATES TO FACE: Justin Smoak (4-for-5, .800), Raul Ibanez (2-for-3, .667), Nick Franklin (1-for-3, .333).
CURRENT MARINERS VS. PEREZ: 11-for-45, .244 BA, 9 strikeouts, 6 walks, 0 home runs, .333 on-base percentage.
MARINERS STATS / NOTES
CURRENT ROAD TRIP: Three at Tampa Bay (Tuesday-Thursday), three at Texas (Friday-Sunday), three at Oakland (Monday-Wednesday). Following a day off Thursday, the Mariners will begin a six-game home stand Friday vs. the Angels and Rangers.
Seattle's win Friday was only its seventh in the last 19 games.
Kyle Seager's 18th home run, in the eighth inning, snapped an 0-for-21 slide. Seager has a 12-game hitting streak at Rangers Ballpark.
Justin Smoak, who hit his 14th home run in the ninth inning, has hit successfully in 13 of his past 15 contests.
Danny Farquhar, who blew his first save opportunity in Tampa two nights ago, has six saves in seven chances after a perfect ninth inning.
Raul Ibanez is the first Mariner to hit 25 home runs in a season since 2009, when Russell Branyan banged 31 and Jose Lopez 25.
Mike Zunino, sidelined for three weeks with a broken hamate bone in his left hand, started swinging a bat this week. The Mariners hope Zunino will be able to rejoin the club for the last month of the season.
Saturday's 5:05 p.m. PT game against the Rangers will be aired on 770 AM and 104.5 FM in the Seattle area instead of the normal 710 ESPN Seattle due to a conflict with the Seahawks' preseason game against the Denver Broncos.
UPCOMING PROBABLES
8/17 Sat at Tex RHP Felix Hernandez (12-5) vs. LHP Martin Perez (5-3)
8/18 Sun at Tex RHP Erasmo Ramirez (4-0) vs. RHP Yu Darvish (12-5)
8/19 Mon at Oak RHP Aaron Harang (5-10) vs. RHP Jarrod Parker (8-6)
8/20 Tue at Oak LHP Joe Saunders (10-12) vs. RHP Sonny Gray (0-1)
8/21 Wed at Oak RHP Hisashi Iwakuma (11-6) vs. RHP A.J. Griffin (10-8)
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Anyone ever see caribou in the Selkirks?
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By InlanderJoe, March 20, 2012 in Idaho
InlanderJoe 0
Hi there: I'm curious in getting in touch with anyone who has sited caribou up in Northeastern Washington or on the Idaho side. How rare is it to find them? And will anybody be going on a trip up into NE Wash or the Selkirks in April?
Buckaroo 0
I've never seen caribou (at least not that I know of) but I have seen a small herd of elk up at the trailhead to Mt Si, two weekends in a row now, about 7 or 8 of them.
Just drove through the Idaho panhandle in the middle of Feb, didn't see any game though.
shapp 0
Haven't seen them, it is rare, there are only a handful in the heard on the WA side.
pu 1
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Not once in 20 years of hunting and climbing.
pindude 0
Ditto what pu says, going back almost 40 years of trips to the Selkirk crest, 95% of the time on or near Chimney Rock and Harrison Peak--which is more to the south from where I understand the herd frequents closer to the Am-Can border.
Would love to see caribou in the Selkirks, as well as other animals I know exist there but I haven't yet seen in north Idaho: griz, cougar, and wolverine.
Hall 0
Seen tracks while skiing south of Salmo Pass BC, which is nearly on the Idaho boarder. I believe they move south into the States in the winter, when (foot) access is very difficult, so nobody sees them. In the summer, they migrate well north of the CA border. I have seen aerial photos of them at the Sandpoint ranger station, and those where taken in the winter.
Seen a couple grizzlies from the Chimney Rock trial over the years.
Cool! Where exactly? When? Big, or young?
Most of what I've seen of griz around there has been digging (most obvious), and possible scat which could easily have been from regular black bears. While griz is around, it's rare to see them.
Rain/lightninged off of Chimney Rock. 2006? Coming down the trail on the Pack River side. As the trail turns north and becomes an old road, a momma griz was walking up the trail, between me and the trailhead. Spooked her at about 50m. She stood up (about 7 ft tall) and 2 youngins' peered out from behind her. Of course I shat myself, then backed away slowly, making increasing loud yells and banging my trekking poles together. She and her cubs ran up the uphill side of the trail. At that point, the terrain is steep and brushy on both sides of the reclaimed road. There was no place to go. I didn't know if they were just off the trail or far away, and there was no way to give them a "wide berth". So I waited for about 20 mins. then loudly continued down to the truck without seeing them again. Regret not taking a picture, but given the circumstance...
An electrician that I know lives on Pack River Road near old "Buck and Edna's" that burnt down. He has a "resident" griz. that he takes pictures of regularly.
Kinda far from the "core" area. Closer to Hwy 95!
Right on! I love hearing griz stories, and glad to know there's at least one productive sow in there. I like coming in from the Pack River side, but the vast majority of my trips I access via the Priest Lake side of the crest, which of course is more traveled by folks thus less bears and wildlife seen overall.
If we ever meet in person, I'll share my Montana and Canada griz stories with you. Cheers!
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Comment Period Extended On Critical Habitat Designation For Selkirk Woodland Caribou, Only 46 Animals
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced this week that the public will have an additional 60 days to submit comments regarding the agency's proposed critical habitat designation for the southern Selkirk Mountains woodland caribou, an endangered mammal known to occur in the states of Idaho and Washington and in British Columbia, Canada.
Idaho's Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter, the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, and Boundary County, Idaho, asked for an extension to the comment period and additional opportunities for citizens to participate in public processes regarding the proposal.
"We recognize the public's interest in this issue and will work together to help citizens fully understand our proposal to designate critical habitat for caribou," said Brian Kelly, the Service's state supervisor for Idaho. "We also seek to gain as much information as possible from all interested parties which we will use to inform our final decision."
The Service is re-opening the public comment period on the caribou proposal for 60 days, until May 21.
The southern Selkirk Mountains caribou was listed as an endangered species in 1984. It occurs in the Selkirk Mountains of northern Idaho and northeastern Washington and British Columbia, and the entire distinct population segment is estimated to include about 46 animals.
In total, approximately 375,562 acres are being proposed for designation as critical habitat. The proposed critical habitat is located in Boundary and Bonner counties in Idaho, and Pend Oreille County in Washington. These lands are all currently considered to be occupied by the species, and no exclusions are proposed.
The primary threat to the species' survival is the loss of contiguous old growth forest habitats due to timber harvest and wildfires. Human activities such as road-building and recreational trails can also fragment caribou habitat and facilitate the movement of predators into the caribou's range.
In 1980, the Service received petitions to list the South Selkirk populations of caribou as endangered from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and a U.S. Forest Service staff biologist. The southern Selkirk Mountains population of woodland caribou was emergency listed as endangered in northeast Washington, northern Idaho and southeast British Columbia in 1983, with a final listing in 1984.
Defenders of Wildlife, The Lands Council, Selkirk Conservation Alliance, and Center for Biological Diversity petitioned the Service to designate critical habitat for the species in 2002. A 2009 settlement agreement stipulated that the Service would submit a proposed critical habitat rule to the Federal Register on or before Nov. 20, 2011, with a final rule by Nov. 20, 2012.
The southern Selkirk Mountains caribou is a member of the deer family, and it possesses unique biological and behavioral traits. It prefers high elevations above 4,000 feet and steep terrain with old-growth forests.
Small groups of mountain caribou migrate seasonally up and down mountain ranges, rather than undertaking the mass-group, long-distance migrations some species of caribou are known for. When winter snow deepens, mountain caribou feed almost exclusively on arboreal lichens that occur on old trees (typically 125 years or older), in high elevation forests.
Under the ESA, critical habitat identifies geographic areas that contain features essential for the conservation of a listed species. Critical habitat receives protection under section 7 of the ESA by requiring federal agencies to consult with the Service on federal actions that may affect critical habitat and by prohibiting federal agencies from carrying out, funding, or authorizing the destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat. Only actions that have some federal nexus are subject to consultation on critical habitat; activities undertaken by private landowners that do not involve any federal funding, permits or other activities are not affected by a critical habitat designation.
The designation of critical habitat does not affect land ownership or establish a refuge, wilderness, reserve, preserve or other conservation area. It does not allow government or public access to non-federal lands. A critical habitat designation does not impose restrictions on non-federal lands unless federal funds, permits or activities are involved. However, designating critical habitat on federal or non-federal lands informs landowners and the public of the specific areas that are important to the conservation of the species.
Interested citizens are invited to attend a Service-hosted information meeting on Saturday, April 28 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Citizens will have an opportunity to learn more about the proposal by talking with Service biologists and managers at this information meeting.
The same day, a public hearing will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. so that citizens will be able to provide formal oral comments for the Service to review and consider for its final decision. Speaker registration will begin at 1 p.m.
The information meeting and hearing will be at Bonners Ferry High School, 6485 Tamarack Lane, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805.
mccallboater 0
The last time I ran into the Selkirk herd was just upstream of Nakusp hotsprings, summer, 1989. About 20 total, with one old doe in charge of the whole herd. The one big buck was there just for show. I had my one year old son in the backpack carrier, along with my wife. I think carrying a baby made the caribou less anxious about us. They kept their distance, but that distance was about 15 feet. We checked each other out for about 5 minutes. It was five minutes I will never forget.
But in a lifetime of hanging out in N Idaho, I have never seen tracks or caribou. I have seen evidence of them browsing the lichen in the trees, but my guess is, as mentioned above, one would only see them in winter, on snow.
nolanr 0
Not exactly what you asked about, but I'm pretty sure I saw one along the side of a highway in the Canadian Okanogan. Can't remember exactly where, it's been close to 10 years ago. I was heading west from Nelson towards Vancouver.
TednCda 0
Very late response to your question, but did see three caribou on a trip into Harrison Peak, probably 1993 or so. They were on the ridge between Harrison Peak and Harrison Lake. I believe they are now non-existent in Idaho and North-east Washington. Don't have my old journals handy to give you further info.
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CONFLICT OF INTERESTS¾ PARTNERSHIPS¾ WITHDRAWAL FROM EMPLOYMENT¾ It is unethical for a lawyer, without the defendant's consent, to continue to represent a plaintiff in a lawsuit after becoming a partner in the law practice with another lawyer who formerly represented the defendant in investigating and handling the claim out of which the lawsuit arose.
Lawyer B investigates a personal-injury claim against his client, has some contact with the claimant (a woman who is totally disabled and financially destitute), but makes no settlement offer, and later, before suit is filed, quits representing the client against whom the claim was made. The claimant, after employing and discharging two other attorneys, finally employs Lawyer A, who files suit for her against B's former client.
About a year later, the case not having been reached for trial, Lawyers A and B become partners in the law practice; and, sensing a possible conflict of interests, Lawyer A, with the claimant's consent, refers the case to two other attorneys, each of whom in turn hands the case back to Lawyer A before trial because of the likelihood of an appeal. Lawyer A concludes that it will be extremely difficult to find another attorney who will accept the claimant's case and that he should proceed with the trial himself unless it would be unethical for him to do so. Under such circumstances, and in view of his partner's prior representation of the defendant and investigation of the claim, would it be unethical for Lawyer A to proceed with the case?
Canon 6, which makes it unethical to represent conflicting interests except by express consent of all concerned, forbids the subsequent acceptance of employment from others in matters adversely affecting any interest of the client with respect to which confidence has been reposed. Under Canon 34, a lawyer's duty to preserve his client's confidence outlasts his employment. Clearly, Lawyer B's duty to the defendant, his former client, would make it unethical for him to represent the claimant except with the consent of both parties. When Lawyer A and Lawyer B became partners, Lawyer A likewise became disqualified. See Opinion 259 ( March, 1963). Under Canon 34, Lawyer A should not continue employment when he discovers that his partner's obligation to his former client could prevent the performance of the firm's full duty to either the claimant or the defendant.


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This gem contains example models (and generated output) for the ActiveFacts suite.
The models are written in the Constellation Query Language and also in ORM (for NORMA).

## Installation

    $ gem install activefacts-examples

## Usage

You can use the <i>afgen<i> command from the activefacts gem to process the CQL and ORM
files under this directory and to run any of the available generators from them.

## Contributing

Bug reports and pull requests are welcome on GitHub at https://github.com/cjheath/activefacts-examples.

## License

The gem is available as open source under the terms of the [MIT License](http://opensource.org/licenses/MIT).

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ONLINE EXTRA: Mayor- No Challenge to State Gaming Commission re: Lead Agency
By | News
SARATOGA SPRINGS - In a statement released late Thursday, May 15 Saratoga Springs Mayor Joanne Yepsen announced that her office will not challenge the State Gaming Commission regarding it's status as lead agency for SEQRA review of Saratoga Casino and Raceway's expansion.
The Mayor's statement reads as follows:
STATEMENT FROM MAYOR JOANNE YEPSEN ON NYS GAMING COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING SARATOGA CASINO AND RACEWAY PROPOSED EXPANSION
"Today, we received a letter from the New York State Gaming Commission indicating that the Commission, with the New York State Office of General Services acting as sponsor, will seek "Lead Agency" in the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) process in relation to the proposed expansion of Saratoga Casino and Raceway.
After careful consideration and a thorough legal consultation, the majority of the City Council of Saratoga Springs believes that it would not be prudent to initiate a challenge to the Commission for "Lead Agency" status. Based on the state law that governs the existing operation, and after looking at the 2006 decision where the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation denied the city's efforts to be named "Lead Agency", we feel that it would be irresponsible to invest a significant amount of taxpayer dollars in additional legal actions that are extremely unlikely to produce a better outcome for the City of Saratoga Springs.
As Mayor, my utmost priority remains the horse racing industry – harness and thoroughbred, and I continue to take great pride in having an excellent working relationship with Saratoga Casino and Raceway. As result of that on-going relationship, they have brought this project before the City Council and the City Planning Board for public discussion, even though they were not required to do so. Over the next thirty days, we look forward to listening to our citizens' thoughts on this project, and we will be relaying public comments to the New York State Gaming Commission and Saratoga Casino and Raceway on behalf of the city. We remain committed to working productively with all parties to produce an outcome that is mutually beneficial and that works together with the economic and cultural vision our citizens have for our city."
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For years now, I've wanted to create a USF football highlights video, but I just haven't had the talent, the software, or the patience to recognize what I did have. Now that I've done such, behold! I chose to use Brian Setzer's Malagueña for two reasons: One is that Malagueña is forever a USF song to me, perhaps because HOT played it my first year at USF. The other is that in this particular version, there are parts that approximate The Bull, which I'm sure all USF faithful can appreciate. Enjoy!


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Squash House Quilts: Mr. Squash's New Beach!
One of the reasons we went to the Squash House last week was to check on the progress of the new driveway. Below is a photo as it looked right after we bought the house. So many changes since then - even the two large blue spruces behind the house are gone from the windstorm! Also, in case I haven't mentioned it before, the house looks very small from this view, but as they say, a picture does not tell the whole story! It's actually much larger and has a full lower floor! Anyway, I digress. At some point, the driveway, approach, and sidewalk on either side suffered quite a lot of damage. The previous owners had removed the old driveway and placed ugly black rock down as a surface. We knew it would have to be one of our improvement projects.
Here is the progress as of last Sunday! Our contractor has been working really hard in between thunderstorms! There is enough room to park three vehicles when we have company over!
The concrete is a full 6 inches thick to withstand the cold winter temps! Mr. Squash has decided this is his new "beach". He's going to put a chair with a little umbrella and a pitcher of iced tea out there and listen to the waves - LOL!!
This week the sidewalk and approach will be poured and we hope by the time we return next Sunday that it will be completed!
Whenever we spend time at the Squash House, we try to go somewhere new in an attempt to familiarize ourselves with the area. Saturday we heard about a nice place to fly fish not far from there. We jumped in the car to scope it out, but while trying to decide what was growing in a field next to the road, we missed the turn! We had never been on this particular road, so we decided to see where it would take us. We drove a long way on a very pretty two lane road in the country, and before we knew it - we were in Oregon on a very small two lane dirt road in the backwoods - da-da-ding-ding-ding (think duelling banjos)!
We turned around back toward town and saw a sign for a park. Deciding to check it out, this is what we found. This is a portion of river that actually runs into town and back out again. There is a bike trail/walking path on either side and a footbridge across the far end! We can't wait to take our bikes over and try it out!
All Mr Squash needs to finish the beachfront is a portable TV...lol.. Love the pic of the river, it looks so inviting and relaxing.
Your new place looks very nice, with two quilt shops and a river and all!
Super, please tell Mr. Squash, when I see that driveway and mind you I have 3 girls, I see my husband making it into a half court with a hoop and a free throw line!!!
I love taken the unbeated path. You always seem to have a great adventure and fun! The house is coming along nicely. Thanks for posting the pictures to share. I do enjoy it them so! Take care, and "Happy Trails!"
A little garden in the corner of the lawn with a fountain and he will have some sound effects too. Your exploring adventures are a hoot.
What a wonderful place you found. It looks so good in the Summer sun.
Lovely park and driveway (whoops, I mean "beach")! Great choice on the exterior paint colors.
The kitchen is FANTASTIC! Love the tile and the bar - I want to rub my hand on it. It looks perfect. You've made wonderful choices!
Nice beach front property. Wait until the new neighbours see Mr. Squash out front with his beach umbrella and beach "stuff". I bet it will be party time.
Isn't fun exploring. You never know what you will find. I guess you will have to get Mr. Squash one of those machines that makes ocean sounds.
The best places are found while venturing off the beaten path or, lol, missing a turn. It's fun to have so much to explore...that new quilt shop was a very nice find! Your house is looking all spiffed up and ready for you to move in. You two have really put a lot into improving the yard and the inside is beautiful ~ I especially like that you used green materials for your floors.
How fun! You're quite a sporting pair, but I guess you'd have to be after that no-place-to-stop-on-the-runway start to your marriage!
You just need some patio furniture out there and you'll be set.
I love your new home, it is very appealing!! To bad about the big trees coming down, or did you want them out?
PS... Gonna update you right now on my blogroll, and congrats on the dot com!


The Akron Zips travel to CenturyLink Center Omaha to play the Creighton Bluejays on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The opening line for this game has Creighton as 12.5 point favorites.
The Zips come into this game with an overall record of 6-1 and a road record of 0-1. They are 1-3 against the spread and their over/under record is 2-2. The Bluejays have an overall record of 7-0 and a home record of 4-0. They have an over/under record of 4-2 and they are 5-1 against the spread.
Isaiah Johnson comes into this contest averaging 15.7 points per game while playing 24.9 minutes per night so far this season for the Zips. He pulls down 6 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.7 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 68% while his free throw percentage is currently at 59%. Antino Jackson averages 10.4 points per game in 22.4 minutes per contest this season. He averages 2.1 assists per contest and 2.3 rebounds per game for Akron. His field goal percentage is 46% for the year while his free throw percentage is 75%.
Marcus Foster averages 18.3 points per game while playing 28.4 minutes per contest this year for the Bluejays. He grabs 2.1 rebounds per game and has 2 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 51% and his free throw percentage currently is at 81%. Khyri Thomas averages 14.1 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 25.6 minutes per contest. He also averages 4.9 rebounds per contest and 2.4 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 61% and his free throw percentage is 86%.
Akron averages 77.7 points per contest this season which ranks them 86th in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 11.3 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a team which has them ranked 101st. Behind the arc they shoot 36% which is good for 134th in the country. They average 35.2 rebounds per game and 12.7 assists per game which ranks them 204th and 205th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 61st with 12 per game. The Zips allow 66.3 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 69th in the nation. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the arc ranking them 168th and 163rd in those defensive categories. Opponents average 32.8 rebounds a game which ranks 59th and they give up 9.3 assists per contest which puts them in 14th place in the country. They force 13.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 207th in Division 1.
Creighton averages 92 points per game this year which ranks them 5th in Division 1 college basketball. Their average scoring margin is 17.6 and their shooting percentage is 54% as a team which has them sitting in the 2nd spot in the country. Behind the arc they shoot 47% which is good for 1st in the nation. They average 35.4 rebounds per game and 18 assists per contest which ranks them 190th and 17th respectively. In the turnover department the Bluejays rank 49th with 11.6 per game. The Bluejays allow 74.4 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 205th in the country. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the arc ranking them 165th and 167th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 34.9 rebounds a game which ranks 132nd and they give up 12.9 assists per contest which puts them in 162nd place in the nation. The Bluejays force 15.1 turnovers per game which ranks them 87th in college basketball.
The Zips average 77 points per game on the road this season and they have scored 74.7 ppg in their past 3 contests. They have an average scoring differential of 1 on the road and in their past 3 games their difference is 6.3 per contest. The Zips have an offensive rating of 119.6 and they assist on 51.1% of their shots. In terms of pace they average 67 possessions per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 58%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 61% and they shoot 3 pointers on 51% of their shots. Akron turns the ball over an average of 15.6 times per 100 possessions and they get a steal on 7.2% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 52.9% while their offensive rebound percentage is 33%. The Zips give up 76 points per game on the road this season and they have surrendered 68.3 points per contest in their last 3 games.
The Bluejays score 85.8 ppg at home and they have averaged 87 points per contest in their last 3 games.They have an average scoring differential of 20 in their past 3 contests and at home this season they have a difference of 17.5 points per game. The Bluejays have a rating on offense of 122.7 and 52.7% of their shots are assisted. They possess the ball 74.9 times per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage for the year is 62%. As an offensive unit they have a true shooting percentage of 64% and they attempt 3 pointers on 36% of their shots. Creighton turns it over an average of 13.9 times per 100 possessions and they steal the ball on 8.4% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 50.4% while their offensive rebound percentage for the season is 27.4%. The Bluejays give up 68.2 points per contest at home this year and they have given up 67 points per game in their past 3 contests.


On Thursday 25 September the 1st Mare Forum Monaco Yacht Summit 2014 will take place in Monte Carlo during the Monaco Yacht Show 2014 where yacht owners, yacht builders, executives from the yacht, shipping and maritime industries, lawyers, flag and port states representatives, trading and brokerage companies; key investors in yachting, bankers, consultants and entrepreneurs; classification societies, marine equipment manufacturers, financial institutions, regulators, politicians and the media will gather at this prestigious conference where the exchange of views, visions and valuable information will make this forum another imperative and meaningful event. Nothing says you made it quite like owning a state of the art, custom built, one of a kind yacht. Those lucky few who own or have been on a yacht, feel like they belong to a special club, where you need a special key to get into.
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HomeRegulatoryLegislativeHere's how Trump's China trade tariff is rippling through U.S.
Here's how Trump's China trade tariff is rippling through U.S.
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Renewables, agriculture and chemicals among industries hit.
Bloomberg | Jun 16, 2018
by Bloomberg News
Washington's action against Chinese imports Friday, and the response from Beijing, are hurting some U.S. industries more than others. Here's a round-up of Bloomberg's coverage of how the dispute is playing out in corporate America.
The clothing and footwear industry was largely spared by Trump administration tariffs on Chinese goods, but a looming trade war could still do damage to an apparel sector that's more global than ever.
The actual shirts and shoes imported from China won't get new tariffs, according to the full list of 1,102 product lines released Friday. Only some of the equipment used to make them, like textile rolling-machine parts and injection molders for shoes, were included in the final list. A host of other Chinese machinery used by American apparel companies that had been on a preliminary tariff list -- like textile printing equipment, sewing machines and looms -- made it through unscathed.
The U.S. imported only 58,437 passenger vehicles from China last year, a sliver of the 8.27 million shipped to America from the rest of the world, according to the Commerce Department's International Trade Administration.
General Motors Co.'s Buick Envision sport utility vehicle, which starts at $31,995, is among the handful of autos imported into the U.S. from China. With the Trump administration planning to impose 25% duties on products including motor vehicles, each of the SUVs could be subject to levies of about $8,000.
While U.S. automakers import few vehicles into China, the tariffs pose a significant threat to BMW AG and Daimler AG's American factories that make vehicles both for domestic buyers and export markets. BMW builds X3 through X6 sport utility vehicles in Spartanburg, South Carolina -- its largest assembly plant in the world -- while Daimler produces Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedans and GLS and GLE crossovers near Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Tesla Inc. also builds all of its electric vehicles in Fremont, California, and China's tariffs could compromise the affordability of Model S sedans and Model X SUVs in its No. 2 market in the world. Revenue from deliveries to the country surged 90 percent last year to $2.03 billion.
U.S. aerospace exports to China totaled $16.3 billion last year, while imports came to only $956 million in parts, according to Teal Group analysis of International Trade Commission data.
That favorable balance could shrink if China expands its levies on the 737 jetliner, the biggest source of profit for Boeing Co., which is the largest U.S. exporter. Boeing shares slid as much as 2.5% Friday on the trade war concerns, but they recovered some ground later in the trading day. A list of tariffs published by the Chinese government Friday appeared not to target aircraft.
Boeing said in an emailed statement that it's assessing the impacts of the U.S. tariffs and "any reciprocal action" from China. "We will continue to engage with leaders in both countries to urge a productive dialogue to resolve trade differences," the company said.
The Chinese tariffs target $2.2 billion in annual imports of plastics, lubricating oils, and other chemicals, according to the American Chemistry Council, an industry advocate.
"The administration has now pit U.S. chemical manufacturing directly against China at the front lines of this conflict," the chemistry council said in a statement Friday.
The Chinese are targeting chemicals because shale fracking has unleashed a torrent of low-cost gas-based feedstocks that make the U.S. the world's low cost producer. Chemicals are now one of the top U.S. exports, accounting for 14% of the nation's total, the ACC said.
The tariffs will disrupt supply chains and shift production outside the U.S, jeopardizing as much as $100 billion in planned chemical factory investments, the ACC said. As many as 24,000 jobs could be lost due to lower chemical demand from China, the council said. Big U.S. plastics makers including DowDuPont Inc. have said they'll supply China from plants outside the U.S. to avoid the tariffs.
"Enabling a retaliatory trade war will only advantage China's growing industry at the expense of American production," the ACC said in the statement.
President Donald Trump's tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese imports include duties on components for wind turbines, nuclear reactors and batteries -- but they are unlikely to cripple any of those industries.
Less than 2% of wind turbines installed in the U.S. since 2010 were imported from China, Stephen Munro, an analyst at Bloomberg New Energy Finance, said in an email Friday."It may prove to be a glancing blow as there are non-Chinese alternatives available," he said.
The list of targeted products includes components used in most lithium-ion batteries, Ravi Manghani, an analyst at GTM Research, said in an email. But China supplies the U.S. with just 3 percent of those products, he said. Plus, he added, American manufacturers have multiple alternatives from Japan and South Korea.
When it comes to nukes, there are only two reactors under construction in the U.S., and it's unlikely ground will be broken on any more large ones in the next decade, Chris Gadomski, a Bloomberg New Energy Finance analyst, said in an email. "Any new reactors that may be built would be U.S. developed advanced reactors absent Chinese components," Gadomski said in an email.
Soybean futures fell to the lowest in 10 months in anticipation of retaliation from China. Prices for November delivery dropped 0.7% to $9.4375 a bushel on the Chicago Board of Trade after touching $9.2725, the lowest for the most active contract since August 17, 2017. This week, the oilseed tumbled 5.8%, poised for a record decline.
Duties against U.S. shipments may mean that China imports more from South America at a premium, Rabobank said in a report. Prices in Brazil, the world's top exporter, are rising after a national trucker strike stalled freight and a drought in Argentina cut global global supplies.
Cotton for December delivery tumbled as much as 3.7% to 89.52 cents per pound on ICE Futures U.S. in New York. "Fears that U.S. cotton may be involved in the China retaliatory response helped to drive the market sharply lower," David Hightower, founder of Chicago-based Hightower Report, said in a note.
Metals/Mining
Metals & mining was the worst-performing sector on the S&P 500 Index.
While iconic U.S. metal stocks Alcoa Corp. and U.S. Steel Corp. had previously benefited from the Trump administration's initial crackdown on cheap imports, the shares were trading down Friday.
It's part of a mining and metal selloff fueled by concern that Trump's announcement will end up curtailing demand in the world's biggest consumer of raw materials. Shares in Alcoa fell as much as 5.7% Friday, while U.S. Steel lost 6.3%.
A fall in other metals, from aluminum to zinc, spurred declines for Teck Resources Ltd., Freeport-McMoRan Inc. and other miners. China is the biggest consumer of industrial metals.
The tariffs mean China "won't be importing as much of the base metals," said Peter Thomas, a senior vice president at Chicago-based metals broker Zaner Group. "As these tariffs take effect, we'll see less consumption from each side until it gets settled. It started with base metals and it's pulling on gold."
--With assistance from Jack Kaskey, Craig Trudell and Sarah Gardner.
To contact Bloomberg News staff for this story: Crayton Harrison in Los Angeles at [email protected]
To contact the editors responsible for this story: Crayton Harrison at [email protected]
Jessica Brice
© 2018 Bloomberg L.P
House Ag chairman talks farm bill
Republicans announce House Agriculture Committee members


I am a low key skincare junkie, and after getting many of the same questions from a few friends about what products I use for this and that, I decided it was time I put together a post on my journey. And it has been A JOURNEY! I have spent countless hours researching what my skin needs because I just wasn't blessed with the flawless gene – I have to put in the work, ok! Over the years, I've battled breakouts (and bad ones at that), struggled with really oily skin and don't even get me started on uneven skin tone and dark spots. Before I dive head first into my regimen and holy grail products, the biggest piece of advice I can give is, commitment and consistency are key. You can stock your cabinets with every single product imaginable but if you don't commit to the process on a consistent basis, you can't expect life changing results. I don't care how tired, exhausted or lazy I may be feeling, I make time to give my skin what it needs day in and day out. Putting me first in that way is non-negotiable.
Every morning I splash my face with lukewarm, mildly cold water and just put a drop of mild Philosophy Purity Cleanser on the back of my neck. Since I thoroughly clean my face at night, I don't think it needs a full wash the next morning UNLESS it's a workout day. Which in that instance, I will wash as usual with a mild cleanser as mentioned above. I follow up with Mario Badescu Facial Spray to tone and then set my toner with Youth to the People Superberry + Hydrate Glow Oil. Incorporating face oils have truly been a game changer for evening out my skin tone and combating oiliness. I used to be someone that would constantly have to blot my t-zone throughout the day and that's now a thing of the past. I can't stress enough how essential a good oil is to your regimen.
Once I discovered the power of double cleansing and how to properly wash my face thanks to this post from Brooklyn Blonde, my whole life changed. Each night I apply Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm on dry skin, working in circular motions all over my face and gently across my eyes until my makeup is "melted." I then run a muslin cloth under water, squeeze the excess out and proceed to wipe the cleansing balm off with the muslin cloth. (Note, you should wash your muslin cloth after each use. I linked to a pack of a ten, so I can easily go a week before washing them.) From there, I splash my face with lukewarm, mildly cold water and then cleanse all over with my mild cleanser. Typically, I still have to use an eye makeup remover to get all my mascara off. Once my face is completely clean, it's time to tone. After toner I will either put a gentle mask on (I try to mask at least twice a week, and I also really LOVE this Summer Friday's R+R Mask) or go straight to applying Sunday Riley JUNO Antioxidant + Superfood Face Oil by pressing (not rubbing) into the face and neck area. If I do mask, then I just follow up with my oil after that. I finish off with my favorite eye treatment, and depending on the season and how dry my skin may be, I top my oil after letting it settle in for a bit with Youth to the People Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream.
In between all of this, I also make sure to use a gentle exfoliator once or twice a week to help ensure products are working and really penetrating my skin. I love Amore Pacific Treatment Enzyme Peel Cleansing Powder and one jar easily lasts a year. I'm going to include a full recap of my products below and will also include a few addition's that I have in my line up but didn't specifically mention above.
Philosophy Purity Cleanser - This has been my go-to daily cleanser for years! It's gentle on my sensitive skin without drying me out.
Josh Rosebrook Complete Moisture Cleanse - I recently tried this all-natural cleanser and really liked how it felt on my skin. It's a little on the pricey side compared to my Philosophy cleanser but I would definitely re-purchase.
Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm - I've tried a few different cleansing balms, which can get pretty pricey. This Clinique one works really great, is gentle and reasonably priced – triple win!
Amore Pacific Treatment Enzyme Peel Cleansing Powder - An exfoliator great for sensitive skin that lasts forever. I haven't tried any others in a couple years because I love this one so much.
Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater - This is such a reasonably priced toner that is great for day and night!
Kosmea Rosehip Oil - This was one of the very first oils I started using about 3 years ago when I first discovered the importance of face oil. It is 100% rosehip oil and a great buy if you want to try something out without making a big investment.
Sunday Riley JUNO Antioxidant + Superfood Face Oil - Two words – HOLY GRAIL. If I had to pick one product to grab from a burning house it would be this. It's a little pricey but worth every penny.
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate - I like to incorporate this every now and then to help with restoring and repairing my skin.
Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil - I recently tried this one based on someone's recommendation, and while I liked it, I didn't overly love it enough to add to the rotation or even bump the place of my Sunday Riley.
Kiehl's Daily Reviving Concentrate - This is a great basic, and also one that I started out with in my oil journey. It's pretty light but still very hydrating.
Bare Republic Mineral Sunscreen Face Lotion - I didn't mention in my post the importance of wearing SPF everyday (even when it's cloudy) but hopefully you've heard it a million times over by now and if not, now you know. It is imperative to keeping your skin protected from fine lines and wrinkles - hello aging gracefully! I love this one that's sold at Target because it's really lightweight and doesn't leave a chalky white residue behind.
Youth to the People Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream - I feel like I have been trying tons of moisturizers to find one that is really hydrating, but not heavy and can't tell you how happy I was to stumble on this one! Highly recommend.
If you have any questions at all, please sound off in the comments. I know how overwhelming it can all feel and am more than happy to be a resource on what has worked for me.