FREDRICKA WHITFIELD, CNN ANCHOR: Hello, everyone. Happy thanksgiving. I'm Fredricka Whitfield.
Just minutes ago, President Trump visiting a U.S. Coast Guard station near his Florida estate. It's a presidential tradition to thank members of the military on Thanksgiving, but the president also lavishing much of that thanks on himself.
First in this morning's predawn tweet and then in his teleconference with U.S. military personnel, the president praised the economy. Here's part of the president's message a short time ago.
DONALD TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: For each of you I know it's hard to be away from home at this time of the year, we're doing well at home, the economy is doing really great. When you come back, you're going to see with the jobs and companies coming back to our country and the stock market just hit a record high. Unemployment is the lowest it's been in 17 years. So, you're fighting for something real. You're fighting for something good.
WHITFIELD: The president spending this holiday week in (inaudible) the opulence of his estate, Mar-a-Lago. Joe Johns in West Palm Beach. So, Joe, let's talk about this message and the backdrop?
JOE JOHNS, CNN SENIOR WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT: Well, Fred, the message there seems pretty clear, doesn't it? The president talking to five branches of the United States military situated all across the world, saying thanks to them, of course, in no uncertain terms.
But also praising the United States economy as well as indicating in his view how the United States military has been winning since the president took office. And then the president moved from that teleconference at Mar-a-Lago over to a Coast Guard station and nearby to here where he echoed some of those very same messages. Listen.
(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) PRESIDENT TRUMP: The stock market on Friday hit the all-time high. The highest it's ever been, ever. In your whole long life, the stock market is higher than it's ever been. That means your 401(k)s and your -- all of the things that you have, whether it's even if you're in the military, you have a country that's really starting to turn, and we want to have a strong country. We want to have a country where I can buy new Coast Guard cutters and not have to worry about it.
JOHNS: We anticipate that the rest of the day will be a quiet one for the president and the first family. A very traditional dinner over at Mar-a-Lago. Nothing else on the public schedule -- Fred.
WHITFIELD: All right. So, Joe, President Trump has, you know, taken a lot of heat for his all but endorsement of Roy Moore. Now we've learned that amid the controversy Moore's communication director has resigned from the Senate campaign there in Alabama. Tell us more about that?
JOHNS: Right. John Rogers, the communications director for the Roy Moore campaign, has resigned. The campaign not saying a whole lot about it and neither is Rogers, quite frankly.
As you know, this follows on the heels of the controversy over Roy Moore's questionable contacts with women dating back years and years. Really no answer to why the communications director has resigned.
But we also know that some very powerful and influential Republicans, including the National Republican Senatorial Committee and others have withdrawn their support. So, it continues to be a tumultuous time in the Roy Moore campaign -- Fred.
WHITFIELD: All right. Joe Johns, we'll check back with you. Thanks so much.
All right. Let's discuss all of this now. Joining me right now, CNN political commentator, Ed Martin, president of The Eagle Forum Fund and former chairman of the Missouri Republican Party, CNN political commentator, Matt Lewis, he is also a senior columnist for "The Daily Beast" and Democratic strategist, Atima Omara.
Good to see all of you. Happy Thanksgiving. Thanks for being with me on this holiday. All right. So, thank you. Ed, you first, you know, presidents typically don't tie themselves to stock market rallies for one simple reason, they don't want ownership when the market inevitably falls.
ED MARTIN, CNN POLITICAL COMMENTATOR: Right.
WHITFIELD: So, is this shortsighted of the Trump administration or is there something else behind the strategy here?
MARTIN: Well, sometimes I think we maybe miss the president as a man, as a person. I think he's enjoying his first Thanksgiving as president. I think he's kind of excited and you know, he has a way of upselling what he's doing and you're right, I mean, some people point that out.
If the stock market dips, is Trump going to say that's on me? That's a different question. Today, I think he likes being around the young folks and excited about his family in Mar-a-Lago he loves. It's kind of a good Thanksgiving.
There probably won't be as many Thanksgivings that are, you know, that -- there will be other things that intervene. I think you're right, it's kind of celebrating and seems joyful, and I think people like that on Thanksgiving Day, more than some of the other things.
[11:05:07] WHITFIELD: And is this something particularly on Thanksgiving Day, you know, his audience mostly military as he's presenting kind of boasting of the market, strange or appropriate, Ed?
MARTIN: Look, I just think it's him. He kind of -- it pours out of him, right. I mean, no matter where he is he's talking with Twitter or speaking, he talks about these things and he always talks about aspirational, we're going to be great, I'm going to buy Coast Guard cutters.
For those people that are sitting there, our military is full of men and women who are the first generation to get real opportunities and looking at it and thinking my future, I'm 20, 25, it's going to be brighter.
I think they don't worry -- may not see as much of the politics. I think he brings a certain -- you don't have to like his policies, but he brings a certain energy that people feed off of.
WHITFIELD: And so, Matt, might there be, you know, reality check, you know, soon? Many analysts are predicting the market will take a hit, particularly if the Republicans' tax reforms are not passed. So, this could potentially be a real double whammy for the White House and maybe the president at that point won't be boasting but instead blaming?
MATT LEWIS, CNN POLITICAL COMMENTATOR: Yes. I think that's right. Look, I think presidents usually get more credit than they deserve for a good economy, more blame than they deserve for a bad economy. If Donald Trump pushes through tax reform and that stimulates the economy, a year or two from now, maybe he should have a right to boast and to brag about his policies doing this.
But I think Ed is right, this is Donald Trump being authentic. I don't think this is fake at all. This is who he is. He wants to sort of put out an optimistic message and if that helps make him look good in the process that's all the more Trump-ian. Not entirely appropriate for Thanksgiving, but I think it is very in keeping with Donald Trump's style.
WHITFIELD: Yes. And so, you know, I wonder, the Coast Guard members who were near him, you know, kind of dead panned there or perhaps is that just, you know, being a little nervous because you have the president right there, Matt? LEWIS: Yes. I mean, you have to sort of put yourself in their shoes. It's hard to imagine what it might be like if you're maybe away from your family, serving over the holidays, and also have the president address you.
I'm sure a lot of people on the coasts don't have a lot of reverence for Donald Trump, but if you're serving in the military, he's your commander-in-chief and so it's a pretty big deal as well.
WHITFIELD: Atima, we're told that when the president is back at the White House next week, he will be making a big push for tax reforms, meeting with congressional leaders on the topic, so how aggressive do you think Democrats just might be in fighting against these reforms?
ATIMA OMARA, PRESIDENT EMERITUS, YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF AMERICA: Exceptionally aggressive. This tax plan is going to benefit the wealthiest of Americans and factor in corporation tax cuts. So, you know, it's not something that's going to benefit mostly -- most middle-class Americans, pretty much Mitch McConnell has mentioned that.
So, they're going to fight it tooth and nail, especially if those tax cuts are not going to take into effect the Americans who need it the most so absolutely. I would say some of his blister and bravado as mentioned earlier, is sort of humorous given that he's not really actually done a whole lot to benefit the economy in the last 11 months.
He hasn't been able to get his budget passed. He hasn't been able to get the tax plan passed just yet. So, you know, for him, it's a little preliminary, of course, and so he's going to, obviously, want to make sure that this passes so he has something going into next year.
WHITFIELD: And so Atima, with or without that bravado that you speak of, the president boasted being, you know, a great negotiator. Do we see that this is an occasion, particularly since so much is at stake, that he will be reaching across the aisle to try to negotiate for what he wants, tax reform?
OMARA: Well, a couple of the times that he's actually been able to get anything done is because of his alliances with Chuck and Nancy, as he likes to refer to them. It's not been because he's worked well with the GOP Congress that's actually in control.
Usually when the Democrats were in control under Obama, we got a lot legislatively done. Republicans have failed to do that. So, you know, I don't know if he's going to get anything done with this Congress as it stands.
WHITFIELD: All right. Ed, so right now, we're talking about the branding of Trump, the owner of that struggling Trump Soho Building is now cutting ties with the Trump Organization. The CIM Group actually pays the Trump Organization licensing and management fees while the Trump Organization handles day-to-day operations at that hotel in Soho. So, is this early exit from the deal, is this an indicator that the polarizing politics is, you know, taking a real toll on the Trump brand?
MARTIN: Yes. You know, what I always think about with these men and so far it's been men, but Hillary did this too, the big league players in politics have toughness. Obama was amazing how much he was attacked, and yet you see him with his family and who he is as a guy.
[11:10:08] I think it's same with Trump. I think you're right. There's probably some negative vibe on some of what happened, but the Trump brand has been that you're going to fail a bunch of times, but you're going to succeed more than you fail.
WHITFIELD: But you think there really is a connection, though? Do you see that there's a connection between his politics and you know, the loss or removal of his name from some properties, this the first that we know of during his presidency, and there were at least three others during the campaign?
MARTIN: Well, I think that, you know, Donald Trump has succeeded by being elected president and his name will go on in history forever. Sometimes that won't be positively viewed, but in general, I think you would say the brand has gone up in value. There's always going to be people who say not a good fit for us, but that's never been something Trump minded.
WHITFIELD: Quickly, Atima, you're making a lot of expressions there?
OMARA: Yes. I mean, absolutely Trump's brand has taken a bit of a hit. I mean, guess what happens when you run a campaign based on racism, sexism, a lot of xenophobia and a little bit of homophobia.
I mean, you had three properties in New York alone that the tenants complained, the owners have changed the name, they no longer have any relationship with Trump Organization, and you have a couple of his green revenue news for the golf courses in L.A. and the Bronx, they've also lost a lot of revenue from people who canceled charity galas and tournaments.
And Mar-a-Lago where he spends a lot of time, 19 charities have -- 19 charities have canceled galas and a lot of tournaments this summer. That's hundreds of thousands of dollars. This is not because, you know, they're like looking for better places. They always had them there. It's because of the Trump brand. They don't want to be associated with it.
WHITFIELD: Well, it might be both depending on geography.
OMARA: It depends on geography but absolutely in some other places, he's definitely losing money.
WHITFIELD: All right. We'll leave it right there. From someone who makes a lot of facial expressions myself, I couldn't help but notice Atima. All right. Ed Martin, Matt Lewis, Atima Omara, thank you so much. Appreciate it.
WHITFIELD: All right. Happy Thanksgiving.
Hey, speaking of such, Thanksgiving, want it take you outside the studios here in New York, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade today as those iconic floats wind their way through the city, an extraordinary sight, the floats, the balloons.
While everyone enjoys the parade, officers too are working around the clock to keep everyone safe. Mayor Bill de Blasio says the presence of the NYPD is stronger than at any previous Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Get you on ground level in addition to the tradition of having Santa there, and, of course, you've got, you know, the big apple floating by, also tradition, Jason Carroll, just about every Thanksgiving Day parade that I can recall while being here at CNN, so you, once again, have the best perch to see it all. What's happening?
JASON CARROLL, CNN NATIONAL CORRESPONDENT: What a parade it was. It was a lot of fun, Fredricka. You know, I've said that before, but this year, I really, really do mean it. The parade is still making its way through Harold Square.
Some of the highlights that we saw from our end, some of the new balloons, 17 large balloons which is, of course, what the parade is famous for. Four new balloons that made their way through the parade, Olaf from "Frozen," the Grinch being another one.
But also, you talked about the heightened security. We did see a lot of what the NYPD referred to as enhanced security. They said that you would see officers on every block. We saw officers at every half block throughout the parade route.
They also talked about some of the heavy armed vehicles that would be stationed at various streets, feeding into the parade route. We saw that as well. The, you know, counterterrorism unit was out here in full force. So enhanced security, but clearly a lot of smiles as well -- Fredricka.
WHITFIELD: Yes. I love seeing all the security and barricades sometimes are a nuisance but while walking to work this morning, it was reassuring and great. I'm very thankful today, I did get a chance to see a little bit of the parade from the window.
I got to see jet and I got to see -- I guess that was one of the newest balloons out there and, of course, got a chance to see the big apple floating by too. Thanks to you, we get to see and, you know, very fast view, just about everything and all of it. Jason, thanks for taking us there. Appreciate it.
WHITFIELD: All right. And this breaking news, we are now following in the desperate search for a missing Argentine submarine holding 44 crew members.
[11:15:07] Officials saying a noise detected near the sub's last known location is, quote, "consistent with an explosion." Details straight ahead.
Three American sailors still missing in the Pacific after their plane crashed yesterday near the island of Okinawa. We have new details on the search. Stay with us.
WHITFIELD: Welcome back. I'm Fredricka Whitfield. We have breaking news in the agonizing search for a missing Argentine submarine and its 44 crew members. The Argentine Navy revealing that a noise detected near the sub's last known location on the day it went missing is, quote, "consistent with an explosion."
CNN military and diplomatic analyst and retired Navy, Rear Admiral John Kirby joining me right now.
[11:20:12] So, Admiral, how do you interpret what this may mean?
JOHN KIRBY, CNN MILITARY AND DIPLOMATIC ANALYST: To hear that, actually, and certainly not going to be good news for anybody in Argentina, not the families of those that are missing, but I think we also need to be careful to draw too much in terms of conclusion from that news.
The sound travels differently under water than it does in the air and sometimes it's very difficult to be able to discern location, type and severity of sound even with the most sophisticated sonar equipment.
So, I'm certainly not in any position to doubt what they're saying, if they heard ha they heard to be an explosion, I'm sure they analyzed that, but we need to be careful before drawing any conclusions.
And as far as I know, all the international effort and it is an international effort, is still really designed as a rescue operation and that's how they're still thinking about it.
WHITFIELD: Yes. And sound is perhaps one of the best avenues in which to detect where the submarine might be. Also with us now, journalist, Stefano Pozzebon. So, Stefano, what are you hearing about the search of any sound indicators? STEFANO POZZEBON, JOURNALIST: Yes. I can hear you.
WHITFIELD: So, Stefano, tell me what you're hearing about this sound that could be consistent with an explosion or how this is directing the investigation, the search?
POZZEBON: Yes. Just in the couple of hours, Fredricka, the Navy confirmed the noise that was heard on that specific morning of the 15th of November when last the "San Juan was able to make contact with its home base the noise detected by two different scanners could lead to an explosion.
Of course, as you said, explosion could happen down there and it could be one of the worst case scenarios. One of the thing I want to point you to, Fredricka, here in Mar Del Plata, since the news broke in the last couple hours the news about the noise and potential explosion came out, we've seen a constant stream of relatives who are leaving and entering the base in tears.
Of course, very dramatic and tragic moment as many of these relatives who have hoped for the best, for the past eight days are starting to fear for really the worst for their dearest.
WHITFIELD: Everyone still hoping for the best. Stefano, thank you so much. Extraordinary pictures showing the rough seas, giving you an idea of what searchers are up against and thanks also to Admiral John Kirby, and Stefano Pozzebon. Appreciate it.
All right. Now for the latest on the search for three American soldiers in the Pacific. That search is expanding after the plane taking them to the "USS Ronald Reagan" crashed yesterday near the island of Okinawa.
Let's go to CNN's Barbara Starr at the Pentagon for the latest -- Barbara.
BARBARA STARR, CNN PENTAGON CORRESPONDENT: Hi, Fredricka. Well, what we do know is the search continues. They've now looked at over 300 square miles of ocean out there, U.S. and Japanese forces, ships and aircraft, continuing to search for the still three missing sailors.
We do also know their families, three military families, on this holiday, informed that their loved ones are listed as duty status unknown, frankly, that means missing. The search is going to be looking, obviously, for any signs of wreckage on the surface of the sea or anything that they can learn about where the plane may have gone down and where they can try to recover the other three personnel.
The incident very much under investigation. No word yet on what did cause this plane to go down -- Fred.
WHITFIELD: And Barbara, what are the key areas where they are focusing on? Because, you know, clearly things move in terms of where the initial crash site might be and where the nearby vessels are.
STARR: That's right. You know, just over a period of hours, due to the drift caused by ocean currents, they're going to be calculating how the wreckage that is in the water might have moved and adjust the search pattern accordingly.
Because it's going to be important for them not just to recover those who are missing who may be still near or in the wreckage, but to get the wreckage out of there so they can look at it and try and determine what exactly happened.
It's a mystery because this is an aircraft that has been used for decades and is very reliable, it has not had an accident to any large degree and hasn't had any fatalities, so they're going to want to get the wreckage out of there and see what they can learn from it and return loved ones to their families.
WHITFIELD: Heartbreaking. Barbara Starr, thank you so much.
[11:25:01] All right. Here's a question for you during the U.S. election, did you fall for propaganda from a Russian troll farm on Facebook? You'll soon be able to find out, actually. The details behind the company's new effort at transparency.
WHITFIELD: All right. You could soon find out if you were had by the Russians on Facebook or Instagram. The social media giant plans to issue a new feature by the end of the year, so you can check if you followed or liked Russian propaganda.
Facebook now admits that close to 150 million Americans may have been exposed an if you clicked like on those posts you will not be notified automatically, you need to use the tool.


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22-2802. Release prior to trial; conditions of release; appearance bond, cash bond or personal recognizance. (1) Any person charged with a crime shall, at the person's first appearance before a magistrate, be ordered released pending preliminary examination or trial upon the execution of an appearance bond in an amount specified by the magistrate and sufficient to assure the appearance of such person before the magistrate when ordered and to assure the public safety. If the person is being bound over for a felony, the bond shall also be conditioned on the person's appearance in the district court or by way of a two-way electronic audio-video communication as provided in subsection (14) at the time required by the court to answer the charge against such person and at any time thereafter that the court requires. Unless the magistrate makes a specific finding otherwise, if the person is being bonded out for a person felony or a person misdemeanor, the bond shall be conditioned on the person being prohibited from having any contact with the alleged victim of such offense for a period of at least 72 hours. The magistrate may impose such of the following additional conditions of release as will reasonably assure the appearance of the person for preliminary examination or trial:
(a) Place the person in the custody of a designated person or organization agreeing to supervise such person;
(b) place restrictions on the travel, association or place of abode of the person during the period of release;
(c) impose any other condition deemed reasonably necessary to assure appearance as required, including a condition requiring that the person return to custody during specified hours;
(d) place the person under a house arrest program pursuant to K.S.A. 2018 Supp. 21-6609, and amendments thereto; or
(e) place the person under the supervision of a court services officer responsible for monitoring the person's compliance with any conditions of release ordered by the magistrate. The magistrate may order the person to pay for any costs associated with the supervision provided by the court services department in an amount not to exceed $15 per week of such supervision. The magistrate may also order the person to pay for all other costs associated with the supervision and conditions for compliance in addition to the $15 per week.
(2) In addition to any conditions of release provided in subsection (1), for any person charged with a felony, the magistrate may order such person to submit to a drug and alcohol abuse examination and evaluation in a public or private treatment facility or state institution and, if determined by the head of such facility or institution that such person is a drug or alcohol abuser or is incapacitated by drugs or alcohol, to submit to treatment for such drug or alcohol abuse, as a condition of release.
(3) The appearance bond shall be executed with sufficient solvent sureties who are residents of the state of Kansas, unless the magistrate determines, in the exercise of such magistrate's discretion, that requiring sureties is not necessary to assure the appearance of the person at the time ordered.
(4) A deposit of cash in the amount of the bond may be made in lieu of the execution of the bond pursuant to subsection (3). Except as provided in subsection (5), such deposit shall be in the full amount of the bond and in no event shall a deposit of cash in less than the full amount of bond be permitted. Any person charged with a crime who is released on a cash bond shall be entitled to a refund of all moneys paid for the cash bond, after deduction of any outstanding restitution, costs, fines and fees, after the final disposition of the criminal case if the person complies with all requirements to appear in court. The court may not exclude the option of posting bond pursuant to subsection (3).
(5) Except as provided further, the amount of the appearance bond shall be the same whether executed as described in subsection (3) or posted with a deposit of cash as described in subsection (4). When the appearance bond has been set at $2,500 or less and the most serious charge against the person is a misdemeanor, a severity level 8, 9 or 10 nonperson felony, a drug severity level 4 felony committed prior to July 1, 2012, a drug severity level 5 felony committed on or after July 1, 2012, or a violation of K.S.A. 8-1567, and amendments thereto, the magistrate may allow the person to deposit cash with the clerk in the amount of 10% of the bond, provided the person meets at least the following qualifications:
(A) Is a resident of the state of Kansas;
(B) has a criminal history score category of G, H or I;
(C) has no prior history of failure to appear for any court appearances;
(D) has no detainer or hold from any other jurisdiction;
(E) has not been extradited from, and is not awaiting extradition to, another state; and
(F) has not been detained for an alleged violation of probation.
(6) In the discretion of the court, a person charged with a crime may be released upon the person's own recognizance by guaranteeing payment of the amount of the bond for the person's failure to comply with all requirements to appear in court. The release of a person charged with a crime upon the person's own recognizance shall not require the deposit of any cash by the person.
(7) The court shall not impose any administrative fee.
(8) In determining which conditions of release will reasonably assure appearance and the public safety, the magistrate shall, on the basis of available information, take into account the nature and circumstances of the crime charged; the weight of the evidence against the defendant; whether the defendant is lawfully present in the United States; the defendant's family ties, employment, financial resources, character, mental condition, length of residence in the community, record of convictions, record of appearance or failure to appear at court proceedings or of flight to avoid prosecution; the likelihood or propensity of the defendant to commit crimes while on release, including whether the defendant will be likely to threaten, harass or cause injury to the victim of the crime or any witnesses thereto; and whether the defendant is on probation or parole from a previous offense at the time of the alleged commission of the subsequent offense.
(9) The appearance bond shall set forth all of the conditions of release.
(10) A person for whom conditions of release are imposed and who continues to be detained as a result of the person's inability to meet the conditions of release shall be entitled, upon application, to have the conditions reviewed without unnecessary delay by the magistrate who imposed them. If the magistrate who imposed conditions of release is not available, any other magistrate in the county may review such conditions.
(11) A magistrate ordering the release of a person on any conditions specified in this section may at any time amend the order to impose additional or different conditions of release. If the imposition of additional or different conditions results in the detention of the person, the provisions of subsection (10) shall apply.
(12) Statements or information offered in determining the conditions of release need not conform to the rules of evidence. No statement or admission of the defendant made at such a proceeding shall be received as evidence in any subsequent proceeding against the defendant.
(13) The appearance bond and any security required as a condition of the defendant's release shall be deposited in the office of the magistrate or the clerk of the court where the release is ordered. If the defendant is bound to appear before a magistrate or court other than the one ordering the release, the order of release, together with the bond and security shall be transmitted to the magistrate or clerk of the court before whom the defendant is bound to appear.
(14) Proceedings before a magistrate as provided in this section to determine the release conditions of a person charged with a crime including release upon execution of an appearance bond may be conducted by two-way electronic audio-video communication between the defendant and the judge in lieu of personal presence of the defendant or defendant's counsel in the courtroom in the discretion of the court. The defendant may be accompanied by the defendant's counsel. The defendant shall be informed of the defendant's right to be personally present in the courtroom during such proceeding if the defendant so requests. Exercising the right to be present shall in no way prejudice the defendant.
(15) The magistrate may order the person to pay for any costs associated with the supervision of the conditions of release of the appearance bond in an amount not to exceed $15 per week of such supervision. As a condition of sentencing under K.S.A. 2018 Supp. 21-6604, and amendments thereto, the court may impose the full amount of any such costs in addition to the $15 per week, including, but not limited to, costs for treatment and evaluation under subsection (2).
History: L. 1970, ch. 129, § 22-2802; L. 1976, ch. 163, § 6; L. 1986, ch. 130, § 1; L. 1989, ch. 98, § 1; L. 1990, ch. 107, § 1; L. 2001, ch. 177, § 2; L. 2005, ch. 35, § 1; L. 2007, ch. 145, § 3; L. 2009, ch. 30, § 1; L. 2011, ch. 30, § 118; L. 2011, ch. 100, § 7; L. 2012, ch. 150, § 39; L. 2013, ch. 133, § 10; L. 2018, ch. 106, § 27; July 1.


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Corning seeks new park input
PUBLISHED: November 16, 2009 at 12:00 a.m. | UPDATED: August 30, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.
CORNING ? The Corning Recreation Department is looking for people to volunteer time for a good cause.
Planning Director John Stoufer and Recreation Supervisor Kimberly Beck went to a workshop Nov. 10 to learn more about the Proposition 84 grant application that, if awarded, would pay for a new park.
?We came back with a lot of information and are hoping that the city of Corning can be a competitor in the awards process,? Beck said.
Now they are looking for volunteers to hand out flyers for upcoming meetings to seek community input.
?We need volunteer help,? Beck said. ?One of the requirements of the grant is to log volunteer hours.?
Beck is looking for volunteers to help pass out flyers to residents within the half-mile radius of the proposed site chosen at Tuesday"s meeting.
The council chose a site in the area of Fig Lane between Hwy. 99W and Toomes Avenue to use in the grant application, which is due March 1. Stoufer said the grant, which is statewide, is extremely competitive.
There is $368 million available in two rounds with $184 million in the first round, he said.
A total of five meetings will be scheduled with three having already been set.
The first will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Corning Family Resource Center, 1480 South St.
Meetings have also been scheduled for 6 p.m. Nov. 24 at West Street School, 900 West St., and 1 p.m. Nov. 29 at Harvest Christian Center, 1006 Sixth Avenue.
For more information call the Recreation Department at 824-7011.
Staff Writer Julie Zeeb can be reached at 527-2153, extension 115, or at jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com
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Michael Andrew - Finalist in CNN iReport Awards
CNN announced today the finalists for its first yearly CNN iReport Awards and I was honored to learn I am one of 5 Finalists for the Breaking News Category for the image & story I posted about Evan Monsignac, the Haitian Rice vendor who had been buried alive for 27 days and amazingly survived.
In a weird way, being nominated for something like this is really humbling for many reasons. For one, I was able to see first hand a person's amazing will to live. Second, it seemed symbolic of the strength and will of the Haitian People to rise from the destruction. Both of these are reward enough for anything. Third, I'm not even sure if this will make sense, but to me, it is almost like karma's way of saying thank you for everything else were trying to do down there with the orphanage program. I have always believed that good things will eventually happen when you try your best to help others. I didn't go down there with the intention to get a picture or a story, I really just wanted to help, and it was just a luck of the draw to stumble upon Evan shortly after he was rescued. We were rejected by just about everyone for that first week, tired, hungry, and mentally broken down- I had many doubts about being there and wanting to leave. We stuck it out, and eventually it all paid off. This nomination is really icing on the cake.
A few really interesting things about this image and story:
1. Evan is the last survivor recovered from the rubble of the earthquake that took an estimated 230,000 lives.
2. The image was taken with a 2MP Camera, an iPhone 3g. I didn't have internet access, so it was the only way to get the image out.
3. One of my faithful blog readers, Heather Jennings, had been updating my CNN iReports and posted the image and story for me.
4. Initially, not many people believed the story was true. CNN sent Sanjay Gupta down to the hospital to verify, and it was only after they spoke with doctors that the story was published.
5. Evan was able to survive for that duration by dipping his fingers in sewage water that was trickling underneath him. Talk about an amazing will to live!
6. I got food poisoning the evening this report was made and pretty much bed ridden the following day. We finally left the day after that, having handed over our contacts and assets to the Sow a Seed foundation who continued the work with the orphanages.
There is a little typo in the nomination page, I was working with: The Canadian Navy, 82nd Airborne Rangers and Salvation Army.
CNN has a panel of judges who will determine the winners of each category, but there is also a "People's Choice" award which is determined by voters. (And you can vote once a day all the way through March 7th).
Here is a great intro video about the awards:
To view the finalists and vote, check out the CNN iReports Awards Page:
Michael Andrew a Finalist on CNN's iReport Awards
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Twitter Reportedly Joined Microsoft In The Contest To Acquire TikTok
by Anand Narayanaswamy
TikTok is in the news for all the wrong reasons. Ever since India banned TikTok after the Border clash, US also joined the party with an aggressive approach towards the Chinese-based ByteDance. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to block TikTok if steps are not taken to protect the privacy and security of the data.
Fearing an imminent ban in the US, which will prove costly for the company, ByteDance approached Microsoft for a possible acquisition in the US.
The Redmond-based giant responded positively intending to acquire the TikTok operations. The micro-blogging giant Twitter has also reportedly expressed a keen interest to acquire TikTok.
Twitter TikTok Merger Unlikely To Happen
According to WSJ, Twitter has reportedly reached out to ByteDance with a proposal for a potential partnership. Even though Twitter is keen to acquire TikTok, the chances are less considering the sour relationship with the Trump administration.
To recall, Trump had signed an executive order in May 2020, which limits the broad legal protections enjoyed by social media companies. Twitter had blocked Trump's tweets with a fact-checking warning, and this has angered the administration.
Moreover, Mike Pompeo also disclosed that TikTok could be banned over privacy issues, and they support India's ban. We infer that Twitter will not receive support or clearance for the acquisition from the Trump administration.
After US President Donald Trump signed an executive order against TikTok by raising national security concerns, the app is undergoing strict scrutiny with the law enforcement authorities. The company has been given a strict deadline, and the company is finding it hard to survive after its ultimate ban in India. The only option left before ByeDance is to either sell TikTok to a US-based company or cut-off the entire US operations, which is bleak considering the wide userbase of the app.
Meanwhile, Microsoft is currently working on a deal to complete the TikTok's acquisition process before September 15, 2020. The company has given assurance during the meeting between Trump and CEO Satya Nadella. If the deal is not signed before the deadline, then the app will be removed from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Also Read: TikTok clocks over billion downloads on Google Play Store
The Chinese company is already suffering colossal loss after its ban in India. The company can't think of another ban, which will affect its prospects to a large extent.
TikTok has threatened to initiate legal action against the Trump administration's decision to ban TikTok over national security concerns.


Guess what? �Korea's diva Lee Hyori will be taking time off from entertainment promotions!
Since the completion of her SBS show 'Magic Eye' back in November, she had been taking a sabbatical, choosing not to go before the public eye. �She has stopped all her SNS activities, including the blog she had been managing.
Her rep disclosed to the media, "For the time being, Lee Hyori will depart the entertainment world in order to have time to herself. �That time will last around two years." It is speculated that the time she's taking to herself is due to her changes in values and priorities since getting married as she's become very active in volunteering her services.
She will continue on volunteering during her time away from entertainment. �She has been either selling her belongings at the community chest drive flea market run by one fashion magazine public figure or volunteering for stray dogs.
We will miss her during her time off but it's amazing she's being so active with helping out the community! �Go Lee Hyori!


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Concrete Sustainability Hub names Randolph Kirchain as co-director
Engineer studies materials' role in manufacturing and infrastructure.
Randolph Kirchain, co-director of the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub
Randolph Kirchain — an engineer who researches the environmental and economic implications of materials selection in the manufacture and lifespan of products from electronics to pavements — has been named co-director of the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSHub). Professor Franz-Josef Ulm, faculty director of the research center, announced the appointment Oct. 15.
"Randy has done important work that sheds light on how design, materials, and process work together over the lifespan of a product," says Ulm. "His expertise, informed by strong connections with industry, has guided the CSHub's findings about concrete's impact on infrastructure."
Kirchain is a principal research scientist in the Materials Systems Laboratory, part of MIT's Engineering Systems Division. As a member of the CSHub, he has conducted studies on the economics of different types of pavements in varied climate and traffic scenarios over decades of use, and on how to estimate the cost of damage from hazards such as hurricanes over the life cycle of a house or building.
The CSHub is a research center established in 2009 in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering with grants from the Portland Cement Association and Ready Mixed Concrete Research & Education Foundation. Its aim is to accelerate emerging breakthroughs in concrete-related research and swiftly transfer those advances into industry.
Concrete is the most widely-used building material on Earth. One goal of the research center is to find ways of reducing the carbon footprint of concrete's basic building block, cement, through manipulation of the material at the nanoscale and through more sustainable practices in use of cement. Another goal is to quantify the ways in which building and infrastructure materials — including concrete — affect environmental and economic costs over a structure's entire lifespan, including its decades of use.
"There is a lot of discussion in the U.S. and worldwide about efficient and effective ways to manage infrastructure and sustainable cities — and our ongoing work in the CSHub aims to provide the tools needed to address that challenge," says Kirchain, who received a PhD in materials science and engineering from MIT in 1999.
Scientists and engineers from the departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Nuclear Science and Engineering and the Engineering Systems Division participate in CSHub research. The center recently began a new five-year phase in which it will:
build on its breakthroughs regarding the composition of concrete in order to optimize the material's durability while minimizing its carbon footprint;
integrate life-cycle thinking into building design; and
implement the CSHub's findings into the engineering of infrastructure.
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First launched in 2001, Hendrick's Gin has been the success story that has set the template for modern gin brands to follow.
Hendrick's Gin's beginnings have multiple stories, from the distillery Malt Master finding inspiration in the garden to an American agency claiming to have created it all. The truth is, as always, somewhere in-between. Seeing the gap in the market, William Grant and Sons decided to release a premium gin in 1999. Working with their famed Malt Master David Stewart and Lesley Gracey (who still distils Hendrick's Gin to this day), they developed a flavour profile for a gin inspired by eating cucumber sandwiches and British gardens. The brand identity was then developed by an American agency with a brief to focus on unique and unusual Britishness. It took Lesley 21 distillations to finalise the recipe and in the year 2000, a new giant was born.
We're often asked about how long Hendrick's has been around since many point out the 1886 date found on the label of their Victorian looking bottle. This is a reference to when the first William Grant distillery was created, not the gin itself, although it does show just how much experience they have in creating world class products. Based in Ayrshire, the Hendrick's Gin Palace is based at the family-owned company's Girvan grain distillery. Housed in a small cottage-like building, the Hendrick's site has two stills, operated by Lesley Gracey and John Ross who oversee the process from start to finish.
Hendrick's Gin uses a blend of spirits produced from a Carter-Head still and a small pot still originally built in 1860 by Bennett, Sons & Shears. Both have been restored to working order after being bought at auction in the 1960′s. The two stills produce noticeably different styles of gin due to their different constructions, the amount of copper contact and the methods of distillation.
The Bennett pot still produces a heavy, oily spirit with a strong juniper-flavour. Hendrick's macerate 12 botanicals (juniper, coriander, angelica root, orris root, orange peel, lemon peel, cubeb berries, grains of paradise, caraway seeds, elderflower, yarrow and chamomile) for around 24 hours before switching on the stills. Although oversimplifying the process dramatically in essence, the botanicals are added into the liquid and effectively boiled, which allows most of the flavour characteristics to pass directly into the spirit. This type of distillation is quite common amongst gins (although this doesn't make it any easier to produce a top quality spirit!).
In contrast, the spirit derived from the Carter-Head still is much more subtle with light floral and sweet fragrances. This is because all the botanicals used in the Carter-Head are added to a basket at the very top of the still. Rather than macerating and then boiling the botanicals, which produces the strong pungent spirit of the Bennett still, the Carter-Head bathes the botanicals in the alcohol vapours only. By doing so only the lighter, sweeter and floral flavours are able to be extracted by this method, which gives the spirit its distinctive character.
Both stills take around 12hours to run, each producing a 500 litre hearts cut running off the stills at 80% ABV.
Both styles of distillation are used in the production of other brands, but it's quite rare to see both being used in one spirit. For example, Monkey 47 and Sipsmith V.J.O.P combine both these methods to great effect, although they do so in the same still whereas Hendrick's Gin is unique in having two separate copper stills, distilling in two different methods. Tasted independently of one another, and before the signature additions of cucumber and rose, neither are particularly great gins. They combine to become much more than the sum of their parts to say the least. The Bennet still gin is somewhat waxy and botanically intense. The Carter-Head is less cooked, but lacks some of the deeper notes. Once combined they round each other off and provide a complete spectrum of flavours.
As we alluded to above – Hendrick's Gin even goes one step further, as once the two spirits are blended, there is a further addition of cucumber and Bulgarian rose petal essence before the spirit is cut with water and finally bottled at 41.4% ABV. We'd recommend that if you don't like gin or don't know where to start, this is the place to do so as Hendrick's is not a big juniper gin. That said, the juniper may be lighter but it's certainly there, creating the base for a clean, floral and refreshing gin. Regardless of whether the cucumber flavour is distinct from the other twelve botanicals, the addition of it definitely adds a fresh quality to the ensemble helped along by the rose which can definitely be picked up on the aroma. Cubeb berries, elderflower, chamomile and yarrow are some other botanicals that bring a more unusual offering to the mix, giving the floral edge some depth while also complimenting the more commonly used coriander, angelica root, lemon & orange peel and orris root – who work to provide a solid backbone to the overall gin. Juniper is present all the way through, framed by all the other botanicals so that it sits as part of a group as opposed to being the single botanical determinable at any given point.
There's no doubt that Hendrick's Gin has been spearheading gin's resurgence since the early 2000's and can now be found in all bars across the globe, with glasses of Hendrick's and Tonic adorned with a slice of cucumber instead of lemon or lime. Their bottle shape with Hendrick's engraved on the side and their deep black tint is so memorable that they often get recycled into new creations well after being finished, furthering their brand recognition. Hendrick's has also managed to combine the unusual and quirky with the stylish and charismatic in both branding and marketing activities. It's quite an achievement as such a strong identity can be easily pigeon holed and become tiresome, so it's saying something of the skill of the brand team to have kept it current and fresh at each step of the way.
With tireless ambassadors like Duncan McRae weaving a web of shenanigans everywhere they go, the brand has grown so dramatically that it has become one of the gin category's leading players. It's good to see the Hendrick's team go from strength to strength and making waves; their investment in ideas and clever design has paid off and done the liquid justice. It's a matter of time before it starts to make an appearance on the top seller lists as their volume grows. Having reached over 500 thousand nine litre cases sold in over 80 countries worldwide – Hendrick's has already become many bars go to premium offering.
All that's left to do is sit back and enjoy seeing them concoct more unusual ways to entertain us all.
For more information about Hendrick's Gin, visit their website: www.hendricksgin.com
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Twitter: @HendricksGinUk
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Branding Session: Introducing Bella Design Co!
I'm beyond excited to share with you the launch of "Bella Design Company" and introduce you to its beautiful owner: interior design expert Megan Toft! I have known this woman for over 10 years and have always been inspired by her warmth, creativity, and dedication to her tasks & family. She has the skills to draw the inspiration & unique style out of a person and then design perfectly-suited spaces for them that are organized, elegant, refreshing, and inviting. Keep reading to see how we took Megan's vision for her new website and created a collection of images that showcase her amazing talent & personality!
Schuler, Party of Six: Our Formal Family Portraits!
I've always been inspired by "Vanity Fair" style portraiture and have dreamed of doing my own family photo this way but never got around to it. So since I had already arranged a day to have my hair & makeup done to photograph my own new headshots, the idea popped into my head to turn it into a family affair.
"THAT'S A CRAZY IDEA! IT WOULD NEVER WORK FOR US!" was the next thought that popped into my head. Would my kids be up for it?? Would they cooperate enough to make it worth all the trouble and result in a beautiful photo? Or would it end in total chaos, grumpy moods, bribes, and tears all around? And likewise, would my husband put up with what seemed like could be quite an ordeal? I decided to go for it.
The Best Site to Create Custom Winter Wedding Invites, Save-the-Dates and more!
If you're a bride-to-be looking for a place to custom design your wedding invitations, save-the-dates, stationery, and more you NEED to check out Basic Invite. I was blown away by the number of designs and products they have available, as well as the vast array of color choices that allow you to create your ideal palette.
P.S. If you aren't a bride-to-be, you'll still be impressed by the number of other products available on their site- check it out below.
With winter weddings approaching, Basic Invite is currently featuring a beautiful collection of winter themed save the date cards as well as winter save the date magnets!
I recently had the opportunity to work with several of their invitation suites and seriously couldn't decide which style I liked best! Checkout out a few of my favorites below.
A Fall Photoshoot with Miss Eva!
It's such a joy to see this sweet girl every fall and catch up with her dear parents! I've probably told the story before how our lives crossed paths during the adoption process, but I just I adore this family! Here are a few of my favorites from Miss Eva's fall photos as she turns SIX!
Sven & Cindy's Outdoor Autumn Wedding!
It couldn't have been a more perfect October day for Sven & Cindy's wedding in Rochester Hills, Michigan! The sun was shining, the vibrant purple & orange decor set the tone for a beautiful & festive fall event, and - best of all - their closest friends & family were gathered together to celebrate this wonderful union that was 11+ years in the making! Read on to see the highlights from their joyous wedding day!
Caroline's Fall Maternity Photos & Baby Shower!
What an exciting season for these two & their families! My brother Joel & his lovely wife Caroline are expecting a baby boy around Thanksgiving time and we are all eager to meet him! This photo was taken in the same field where I photographed their engagement session two years ago and it's so beautiful to see their marriage blossom into new life! Scroll to see my favorites from this fall maternity session AND highlights from a delightful baby shower!
Todd & Amy's Wedding Day at St. Kieran Church and MacRay Harbor!
It was a bright & beautiful September weekend in Michigan when Todd & Amy tied the knot! Their ceremony was held at St. Kieran Catholic Church in Shelby Township, and the wedding reception took place in the grand ballroom at MacRay Harbor overlooking the bay. The steel blue bridesmaids dresses were a perfect match with the panoramic views of the water! And because this couple loves to explore the Metroparks, we made a stop along the way at the scenic Lake St. Clair Metropark for some bridal party photos. (If you missed Todd & Amy's Engagement Photos at Stony Creek, click here or check out the link below). Keep scrolling to see the highlights from their lovely wedding day AND the dance party that followed!
Michael & Rachel's beautiful September wedding at St. Hugo's and The Wyndgate Country Club!
This gorgeous couple had a glorious wedding day full of beauty, laughs, and happy tears. Rachel had everything organized down to the last detail and did a fabulous job making her dream wedding come to life! The bridal party was a great group of family & friends and everyone looked amazing in their navy blue gowns & grey suits... especially when the guys added their sunglasses on this bright fall day. I can't wait to share these moments with you, and I couldn't help but get caught up in Rachel's emotions as she walked down the aisle, listened to the speeches & toasts, danced with her dad, AND squealed with excitement when the DJ played her favorite song and she bounced to the dance floor.
Bridal Portraits with Rachel & fluffy little Winston!
What a handsome little dog!! Rachel's pet Maltese wasn't going to be able to participate in the ceremony or reception but he still needed to be a part of the wedding party in his cute black bow tie, so we scheduled a portrait session at my home studio for some bridal portraits and "Best Dog" photos. Rachel framed a few images to display at the reception on a table that included personalized treat bags for guests to take home to their pups, courtesy of Winston. If you love his furry face you can follow him on his own Instagram, @hairywinston! Now scroll through a few adorable photos, along with some shots of this beautiful bride!! I can't decide if she reminds me more of Carrie Underwood or Barbie. Or perhaps a Carrie Underwood Barbie?! So pretty!


A Congregation at Prayer ~ The 3rd & 4th Commandments - Good Shepherd L.C.
CATECHESIS NOTES FOR THE THIRD COMMANDMENT -- "Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy." -- The Third Commandment isn't necessarily a commandment about a day; rather, it is about God's Word and the honor which it is given by people. God's command to keep the Sabbath Day "holy" is really a command to set aside specific time to be in and around God's Word. In the seven-day creation in Genesis, Moses succinctly states the purpose of the Sabbath: "And on the seventh day, God rested from all of his labors." This was not some trivial moment for God to sit back and admire his creation (though, he could very well have done that since everything he made was "very good"). No, God resting on the seventh day was to provide an explicit example of what he wanted mankind to do: to set aside a day to rest from the every toil and focus on the one thing needful. He gives us rest through his Word. He gives us peace through his Sacraments. It is Jesus himself who is the source of rest for Christians.
It didn't take long after Jesus' ascension for Christians to move their day of worship from Saturday to Sunday. This move, while unnoticed in our society, shifted the focus from the Old Testament command of the seventh day to an observance on the day Christ rose from the dead–Sunday. It was on that day that he sealed for us eternal rest and reminded us of the peace we have when he said, "Peace be with you." For this reason, the Luther's explanation in the Small Catechism is appropriate: "that we do not despise preaching and His Word, but regard it has holy and gladly hear and learn it." So then, the Third Commandment teaches us to "set apart" a day from the rest (whichever day it is) by hearing the Word of God through which we are renewed in repentance and faith in Christ.
CATECHESIS NOTES FOR THE FOURTH COMMANDMENT -- "Honor your father and mother." -- Under the Fourth Commandment we are reminded that God stands behind fathers, mothers, and all who are in authority. And not only does he stand behind them, but he works through them. In this regard, then, we are to honor them and show them respect–not because they have earned or deserved it–but because God has commanded it and placed them into such a high office. In this commandment, parents and those in authority are reminded not to abuse such an office but to realize the awesome responsibility that has been bestowed on them by God.


▪ Asa Sushi Mobile, a new food truck from the four-year-old Asa Sushi Hibachi Lounge in Lenexa. Plans to roll out the week of Nov. 6.
▪ The Bar at Red Bridge, 666 E. Red Bridge Road. Officials did not return phone calls.
▪ BKS Artisan Ales, 633 E. 63rd St., Suite 120. Some ticketed tasting events this month with a public opening in December.
▪ Brookside Barrio, 6227 Brookside Plaza. No opening date was available.
▪ The Campground Bar & Grill, 8 Westport Road. No opening date was available.
▪ Casual Animal Brewing Co., 1725 McGee St. Hopes to open by the holidays.
▪ Chi-Town Original, 12210 W. 135th St., Overland Park. Opens Monday.
▪ Chop Chop Rolling Ice Cream, 7406 W. 121st St., Overland Park. No opening date was available.
▪ Firenza Pizza, Shops at Boardwalk, 8624 N. Boardwalk Ave. Mid-November opening scheduled.
▪ Freezing Rolls, BluHawk in Overland Park. Legends Outlets in Kansas City, Kan. and Ward Parkway Restaurant Pavilion. Early December openings for some locations.
▪ Fuji Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar, Best Host Inn Plaza, 5701 Longview Road. Late November opening.
▪ Ginger Sue's, NorthWood Shopping Center, at 2820 W. 47th Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Plans a November opening.
▪ Hogshead, Country Club Plaza, 4743 Pennsylvania Ave. (former California Pizza Kitchen space). Late November opening.
▪ Jersey Mike's Subs, BluHawk, 15901 Antioch Road. No opening date was available.
▪ Krab Kingz, 3805 Broadway. Franchisee of the Houston-based seafood restaurant. No opening date was available.
▪ Larkburger, 4800 Main building at 4800 Main St. By the end of the year.
▪ Louie's Wine Dive, Liberty Commons, Interstate 35 and Missouri 152, Liberty. By the end of the year.
▪ Maru Sushi and Grill, Prairiefire, 5621 W. 135th St., Suite 2620, Overland Park. Monday, Nov. 6 opening scheduled.
▪ McLain's Market and Deli is going through the Lawrence planning department for a new location at 1420 Crescent Road. McLain's officials declined to comment.
▪ Meshuggah Bagels, Liberty Commons, at Missouri 152 and Interstate 35 in Liberty. Friday, Nov. 3 opening.
▪ Nature's Own Market, 1020 Westport Road. Hopes to open by the end of the year.
▪ Parker at the Fontaine, 901 W. 48th Place, Seventh Floor. Opening in early December in the 901 West space. 901 West will close Saturday, Nov. 4.
▪ The Pearl, 1744 Broadway. Coda formerly occupied the space. The owner could not be reached for comment.
▪ The Pressed Penny, 1511 Westport Road. Hopes to open by Thanksgiving.
▪ Roasterie Cafe, 4231 Main St., in the H&R Block building. No opening date was available.
▪ Ruby Jean's Juicery, 3000 Troost Ave. Nov. 11 opening.
▪ The Russell, 3141 Main St. Hopes to open during the holidays.
▪ Rye, Country Club Plaza, 4646 J.C. Nichols Parkway. Mid-to-late November opening.
▪ Scooter's Coffee, 7621 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Overland Park. Nov. 17 opening.
▪ Stanford's 813, 813 Walnut. Stanford's Comedy Club is relocating from the Legends Outlets Kansas City to downtown Kansas City. No opening date was available.
▪ Starbucks has confirmed plans to open in Brookside with a permit taken out for 6304 Brookside Plaza.
▪ Strange Days Brewing Co., 316 Oak St. Late December opening.
▪ The Sundry, Plexpod Westport Commons, at 300 E. 39th St., later this month. It also will open at 10000 Marshall Drive in Lenexa, and in Commerce Tower, 911 Main St., but no opening dates were available.
▪ Tanner's Bar & Grill, 39Rainbow development, at 39th and Rainbow Boulevard in Kansas City, Kan. December opening scheduled.
▪ Texas Roadhouse, Edgewood Farms, 8051 N. Roanridge Road. Monday, Nov. 6 opening.
▪ Texas Toms, 3009 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Plans to open in November.
▪ T. Loft plans to open in the new Health House, 3924 W. 69th Terrace, Prairie Village. Dec. 4 opening.
▪ Charleston's, Ward Parkway Restaurant Pavilion, at 8817 State Line Road.
▪ Chewology, Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Lane, Lenexa.
▪ El Rincon Latino, 7777 Quivira Road, Shawnee.
▪ Elly's Brunch & Cafe, 4800 Main building, Suite 101, formerly the Board of Trade building.
▪ Thee Gin Mill, 4800 W. 135th St., Suite 250, Leawood.
▪ Hamm's Jamz & More, a delivery-only licensed commercial kitchen operation is selling cinnamon rolls, walnut povitica, sweet breads, candies, fudge, jellies and more. For more information, call 913-219-2376.
▪ Kebab Nights, 7301 W. 91st St., Overland Park.
▪ Lolli & Pops, Oak Park Mall, 95th Street and Quivira Road, Overland Park, sweet shop.
▪ Messenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery, 1824 Grand Blvd.
▪ Nomads, coffee and cocktails, breakfast, lunch and snacks operation, 1804 W. 39th St., in the former D.B. Cooper's space.
▪ O'Dowd's Gastrobar, Country Club Plaza, 4742 Pennsylvania Ave. The former O'Dowd's Little Dublin has reopened after a three month remodel with new "scratch menu" items.
▪ Oscar's Authentic Mexican Grill, 2034 E. Santa Fe, Olathe.
▪ Pawn and Pint, 613 Walnut St. Relocated from the Crossroads.
▪ Pho Cafe, 6040 N.W. Barry Road.
▪ Rhythm & Booze South, 10901 W. 75th St., Shawnee. It also has a location in the Crossroads area.
▪ Smitty's Garage, Ward Parkway Restaurant Pavilion, 8811 State Line Road.
▪ Snack Shack, 3112 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Now open but grand opening Nov. 10.
▪ Black Dirt, a new restaurant by the owners of Justus Drugstore, 5070 Main St. Jan. 15, 2018, opening.
▪ Blaze Wood-Fired Pizza, 11991 S. Blackbob Road, Olathe. Early 2018 opening.
▪ Blue Moose Bar & Grill, Red Bridge Shopping Center, Red Bridge and Holmes Road. Late winter/early spring opening.
▪ Caffetteria, Prairie Village Shopping Center, 71st and Mission Road, Prairie Village. January 2018 opening.
▪ Caleb's, breakfast and lunch, Red Bridge Shopping Center, Red Bridge and Holmes. Early 2018 opening scheduled.
▪ County Line Ice House, Power & Light District, 100 E. 14th St. Spring 2018 opening.
▪ Crows Coffee, Red Bridge Shopping Center, 535 E. Red Bridge Road. January/February 2018 opening.
▪ Dunkin' Donuts plans to open in the Price Chopper at 501 S. Commercial Drive in Bonner Springs in mid-January.
▪ Flow House, Interstate 35 and Armour Road. July 2018 opening.
▪ Flying Horse Taproom, 600 E. 63rd St., in a building that houses its sister business, Brookside Wine & Spirits. Construction has started for an early 2018 opening.
▪ Golden Ox, West Bottoms, 1600 Genessee St. By April 2018, according to its Facebook page.
▪ Grinders, 733 New Hampshire, Lawrence. January opening scheduled.
▪ Kneaders Bakery & Cafe, 12180 Blue Valley in Overland Park. January 2018 opening.
▪ Made in KC Eats, food truck patio, 509 E. 18th St., plans to open next spring. Three or four food trucks would set up for lunch Fridays and Saturdays. It also will have a shipping container bar.
▪ Meshuggah Bagels is taking a 1,400-square-foot space on the first floor of One Light Luxury Apartments in the Power & Light District. It plans to open by March 1.
▪ Tropical Smoothie Cafe, BluHawk,159th Street and Antioch Road, Overland Park. No opening date was available.
▪ Wahlburgers is teaming up with Hy-Vee to open 26 restaurants, as well as in the 84 Hy-Vee Market Grille locations. No opening dates were available.
▪ Zavino, an Italian-themed restaurant, Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City, 3200 Ameristar Drive. January 2018 opening.
▪ Zoës Kitchen, Town Center Crossing, 4343 W. 119th St., in part of the former Drunken Fish space. Late February or early March 2018 opening.


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Licking County League Most Impressive Players So Far
By Mark Francis Jr.
This is usually the "Players To Watch" article, but since this league is in full swing so far this season, this article will be used to let readers' know which players have already been impressive during the 2020-2021 season thus far. In the 11-team league, two teams have already separated themselves as the top dogs of the bunch. Johnstown (5-1) has raced out to the lead in the Licking County League, followed right behind by Newark Catholic (4-2) who look to track down the Johnnies and take the lead before too long. Watkins Memorial (2-2) and Zanesville (2-2) are at .500 to start the year, along with Heath (1-1), all who are looking to throw a monkey wrench in any plan that any team has of winning this league. Licking Heights (3-4) have played the most games in the league, seven, have the third-most wins so far this season and all three wins have been against division foes. Granville (2-4) and Utica (2-4) both have the same amount of wins, although Utica has put themselves behind the proverbial 8-ball with no league
This is usually the "Players To Watch" article, but since this league is in full swing so far this season, this article will be used to let readers' know which players have already been impressive during the 2020-2021 season thus far. In the 11-team league, two teams have already separated themselves as the top dogs of the bunch. Johnstown (5-1) has raced out to the lead in the Licking County League, followed right behind by Newark Catholic (4-2) who look to track down the Johnnies and take the lead before too long. Watkins Memorial (2-2) and Zanesville (2-2) are at .500 to start the year, along with Heath (1-1), all who are looking to throw a monkey wrench in any plan that any team has of winning this league. Licking Heights (3-4) have played the most games in the league, seven, have the third-most wins so far this season and all three wins have been against division foes. Granville (2-4) and Utica (2-4) both have the same amount of wins, although Utica has put themselves behind the proverbial 8-ball with no league wins yet. Northridge (1-3) is only one victory ahead of Licking Valley (0-3) and Lakewood (0-5), with all three team's bringing up the rear in the Licking County League so far in the 2020-2021 basketball season. These young men are the ones that have impressed the most at the start of this year. Javion Miller- Senior; Licking Heights: The leading scorer so far through his team's first seven games, averaging over 22 points per game. Miller is a bonafide bucket, he has not scored less than 17 points in any game this season which includes a 28-point outburst on the road against Licking Valley. Miller is an excellent shooter than lull's defenders into thinking he's just a shooter so he can show them the entire repertoire. He can get into the lane and create shots for himself or his mid-range can devastate defenders. The 6-foot-1 Miller is a ball of energy on defense, taking charges and accumulating steals to trigger fast breaks for his team. Miller is a young man that can score at will and can add a great scoring punch to any college program immediately. Gavin FoeGavinFoe6'2" | SGJohnstown | 2021StateOH- Senior; Johnstown: Possibly the best overall prospect in the Licking County League, Foe is an all-around baller that can do a little bit of everything at a high level. Foe is putting up just under 21 points per game and gets it done by paying rent to the paint because he lives at the rim. The swing guard is underratedly athletic, with nice jumping ability and an explosive first step. Foe is an amazing finisher at the rim, being able to finish with either hand while showing great body control in the air and the capability to absorb contact from defenders. Gavin is smoother than a 'foe-fa-'foe with a vanilla frosty from Wendy's and his senior year is the perfect time to prove it to colleges around the state. Seth Cooper- Junior; Utica: In the first two games of 2020-2021, the junior ball player has scored 17 and 26 points, an average of 21.5 points per game. The 6-foot-2 Cooper is built like a mini-truck, solid, muscular and relentless on the glass. Cooper displays good basketball instincts when rebounding, timing his jump nicely and using his long arms to grab the ball and get put-back baskets. He excels in transition, racing past defenders for easy layups and he fills the lane to help teammates get him the ball for easy baskets. This junior can really ball! Cole Canter- Junior; Newark Catholic: The second place Newark Catholic has an absolute scoring machine leading the way for them. Canter is knocking in upwards of 18 points per game and has scored a season-high of 30 in a heartbreaking loss to Amanda-Clearcreek. Even though he doubles as the Green Wave quarterback, Canter is better in basketball without the ball in his hand, he cuts all over the court and sprints to the rim consistently to get easy layups. Canter also is an excellent passer with good feel and leads his teammates with passes that get them easy baskets as well. On defense, Canter is good at putting pressure on the basketball and forcing turnovers from ball handlers. This junior can flat out get buckets, even though it is in many unconventional ways and he is a young man that, with more seasoning, can become a consistent scorer at the next level as well. Reece Huber- Junior; Heath: This young man has been the model of consistency in the two games for the Bulldogs, scoring 18 points in both games this season and doing so in a myriad of ways. Huber has a solid handle that gets him around defenders and in the lane where he uses his athleticism to fly by and finish at the rim. The 6-foot-3 wide receiver and cornerback uses those quick feet and the tight handle he has to get away from defenders in transition. In the half court, Huber moves without the ball very well and finds the openings where he can score the ball at. This young man can also shoot the ball with regularity, showing a nice stroke, and when he sets his feet, a confident jumper. Huber can hand with the best in the league and has a chance to continue it throughout this season. Dillian Stewart- Junior; Licking Valley: Leading the Panthers in scoring so far this season, Stewart is averaging 17 points per game and has had a season-high of 27. Stewart can score inside and out on offense, with good athleticism in the paint and a nice jump shot from the perimeter. In transition, he is really good and can finish at the rim with either hand. Stewart is also an amazing shooter, both off the dribble and spot up shooter. His quick release and high arc make sure that the 6-foot-1 guard's shot does not get blocked. Despite his team's 0-3 record, Stewart is putting up numbers that should get him some shine in the eyes of college scouts and coaches. Xavier Riley- Sophomore; Zanesville: No Boondocks, but this Riley plays like a free man (don't stop reading) on offense and shows that he is the true definition of a shooting guard. Riley is a pure scorer and can put the ball in the basket from all over the court. In his team's games, Riley is putting up close to 17 points each game and has a season-high of 24. As a sophomore, he is already the go-to guy for the Blue Devils, he gets the ball and is allowed to do what he wants with it. Riley is a great shooter, with the ability to shoot over defenders off the dribble and can spot up and shoot just as well. This young man will be a force in this league for at least two more seasons and has a chance to be the next great guard to come out of the Licking County League. *All statistics provided by 270Hoops.com


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describe Elasticity::JobFlowStep do

  class FakeStep
    include Elasticity::JobFlowStep
  end

  subject { FakeStep.new }

  describe '#to_aws_step' do

    it 'should take a job flow as context' do
      subject.should respond_to(:to_aws_step).with(1).argument
    end

    it 'should raise an error by default' do
      expect {
        subject.to_aws_step(nil)
      }.to raise_error(RuntimeError, '#to_aws_step is required to be defined on all job flow steps.')
    end

  end

  describe '#requires_installation?' do
    it 'should delegate to the class method' do
      FakeStep.should_receive(:requires_installation?).and_return(true)
      subject.requires_installation?.should == true
    end
  end

  describe '.requires_installation?' do
    it 'should be false by default' do
      FakeStep.requires_installation?.should be_false
    end
  end

  describe '#aws_installation_step_name' do
    it 'should delegate to the class method' do
      FakeStep.should_receive(:aws_installation_step_name).and_return('AWS_INSTALLATION_STEP_NAME')
      subject.aws_installation_step_name.should == 'AWS_INSTALLATION_STEP_NAME'
    end
  end

  describe '.aws_installation_step_name' do
    it 'should raise an error by default' do
      expect {
        FakeStep.aws_installation_step_name
      }.to raise_error(RuntimeError, '.aws_installation_step_name is required to be defined when a step requires installation (e.g. Pig, Hive).')
    end
  end

  describe '#aws_installation_steps' do
    it 'should delegate to the class method' do
      FakeStep.should_receive(:aws_installation_steps).and_return('AWS_INSTALLATION_STEPS')
      subject.aws_installation_steps.should == 'AWS_INSTALLATION_STEPS'
    end
  end

  describe '.aws_installation_steps' do
    it 'should raise an error by default' do
      expect {
        FakeStep.aws_installation_steps
      }.to raise_error(RuntimeError, '.aws_installation_step is required to be defined when a step requires installation (e.g. Pig, Hive).')
    end
  end

  describe '.steps_requiring_installation' do
    it 'should list all of the steps requiring installation' do
      Elasticity::JobFlowStep.steps_requiring_installation.should =~ [Elasticity::PigStep, Elasticity::HiveStep]
    end
  end

end

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Rocker PETE WENTZ has dismissed reports his fiancee ASHLEE SIMPSON is pregnant with his baby, calling the media scrutiny on the couple a "witch hunt".
Wentz and the pop star sister of singer/actress Jessica Simpson confirmed reports they had become engaged last week (ends11Apr08), and on Monday (14Apr08), American magazine Us Weekly claimed the 23-year-old was pregnant.
But Wentz insists this is untrue.
He tells MTV.com, "There is a witch hunt for people to be pregnant whenever they get engaged in Hollywood. This is all news to me.
"I can't wait for the story about how I'm really in a gay relationship and this is all just a cover... I mean, really, this is crazy.
"I mean we're engaged, that's true, and happy about it."


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Asafa Powell at the Kuntai Hotel in Beijing.
Asafa Powell is in tremendous shape and is ready to contend for the gold medal.
That is the message from his brother and coach, Donovan Powell, as the two-time World 100m bronze medallist arrived in Beijing, China, yesterday ahead of this weekend's start of the IAAF World Championships in Athletics inside the Bird's Nest.
Donovan has been coaching his younger brother for over a year and has seen him post seven sub-10 seconds times this year, with a season best mark of 9.81 seconds, which makes him the second-fastest man behind American Justin Gatlin.
It's part of the reason behind a renewed sense of confidence around the former World 100m record holder and his handlers, with his coach believing that he's in shape to take the top spot.
"It's been a great experience coaching him (Asafa). I'm just guiding him; it doesn't seem to me that I'm coaching him. It feels like I'm just guiding him, and I'm trying to guide him in the right direction," Donovan told The Gleaner.
The coach went on to state that though he does not necessarily think he would need to do a personal best in order to win a medal here, he is confident that Asafa will lower his all-time best 9.72 this year and quite possibly here in Beijing.
"I've told him to just be confident, go out there and execute and run his own race," said Donovan. "We are looking for a PB this year, and I see where we can get that done here.
"He (Asafa) is just more confident now, and I think he is ready to go. He has a chance to win that gold, and if he does the right thing, then that can certainly make that happen," added Donovan.
"Furthermore, it's not like a bunch of guys are running fast, I think 9.8 can get him on the podium, but I'm looking for a PB, personally," he said.
Powell's personal best came in Lausanne in 2008.