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EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2021: DAY TWO PREVIEW
It is the week of the Senior European Championships 2021 and today we will be looking at the entry for day two competitors.
-63kg
Notably the entry of the -63kg category is missing fan-favourite Clarisse AGBEGNENOU (FRA) along with many of the French women given that selection for World Championships and Olympic Games has already been announced for most of the team.
In top seeded position is Olympic Champion Tina TRSTENJAK (SLO) who has consistently kept up her high seeding throughout this cycle and looks strong enough to potentially take a title this week, however she may end up battling teammate and #2 seed, Andreja LESKI who seems to be bounding up the WRL. The Dutch women follow in third and fourth position, Juul FRANSSEN and Sanne VERMEER could put a stop to the Slovenian duo.
Austrian entry Magdalena KRSSAKOVA took silver in the 2020 European Championships as well as bronze in the Tel Aviv Grand Slam, with no sign of her slowing down, we may very well see her in the final once again.
2020 European silver medallist, Magdalena KRSSAKOVA (AUT). © Gabi Juan
Covid-19 struck again and has forced the withdrawal of Rustam ORUJOV (AZE) who wishes to ensure full recovery in anticipation of the World Championships, however that does not mean we are without the other top Europeans.
Tohar BUTBUL (ISR) leads the pack and competing off the back of his medal at home in Tel Aviv, he'll be confident of a medal, beating the likes of Lasha SHAVDATUASHVILI (GEO) who won't be so forgiving this time around. A major issue for all athletes in Tel Aviv was Alexandru RAICU (ROU) who is missing from the seeding, though not by much. Even further down the entry list is Antalya Grand Slam silver medallist Bayram KANDEMIR (TUR), though it is very unlikely he will catch #4 seed and teammate Bilal CILOGLU.
The remaining seeded athletes in with a chance of claiming the European title are Akil GJAKOVA (KOS), Tommy MACIAS (SWE), Fabio BASILE (ITA), Musa MOGUSHKOV (RUS) and Guillaume CHAINE (FRA).
Alexandru RAICU (ROU) took gold in the Tel Aviv Grand Slam. (c) Gabriela Sabau © Thea Cowen
Last year Margaux PINOT (FRA) took top place on the podium, securing her second consecutive European title, and Marie Eve GAHIE, also of France settled for bronze. Wirth the selection still unconfirmed for the -70kg women in the French team, this could be a major decider and both will be on their A-game. Following suit are the Dutch duo, Kim POLLING and Sanne VAN DIJKE. The pair have found themselves in the same situation and though prior to the Tel Aviv Grand Slam, Polling had the edge with a winning record, Van Dijke finally turned the tables by taking the bronze in style.
Though the seeded athletes will be expected to perform well, we may expect some upset from just outside the seeding as Madina TAIMAZOVA (RUS) has been on a roll! From her bronze in the 2020 European Championships she has since gone on to claim silver medals in both the IJF Masters event in Doha and Tbilisi Grand Slam.
Sanne VAN DIJKE (NED) on her way to levelling the playing field. (c) Gabriela Sabau © Thea Cowen
2020 bronze medallist Matthias CASSE (BEL) has found things haven't quite been going his way, narrowly missing out on medal positions in his Grand Slam attempts, while teammate Sami CHOUCHI has secured bronze and even a gold in Tbilisi. If qualification for Belgian team is based on points, unfortunately for Chouchi there won't be chance to catch up, however if it depends on the attainment of a major championship medal in this Olympic year, he is in for a good chance. Due to the withdrawal of Frank DE WIT (NED) who finds himself in the same position as Orujov, Chouchi will move up in to the seeding.
This category will be an entertaining one with current World Champion Saga MUKI (ISR), Antalya Grand Slam winner Vedat ALBAYRAK (TUR), 2020 European silver medallist Ivaylo IVANOV (BUL) leading the way.
Sami CHOUCHI (BEL) came out on top in the Tbilisi Grand Slam 2021 (c) Marina Mayorova © Thea Cowen


We are currently in the process of moving Fit Club to a new venue. We will start back as soon as that gets finalized. See you then.
A collection of Beachbody coaches from the Gainesville, Georgia area get together every Monday evening and hold a free workout for anyone that wants to join us. It is a great opportunity to see first hand many of the wonderful workout programs offered by Beachbody. Programs like P90X, Insanity, Turbo Fire, Chalean Extreme or Rev Abs to name a few. Our goal is to interest others to get active and improve their fitness even if it is not with one of the Beachbody products. Following the workout we provide samples of Shakeology, P90X Results and Recovery Formula and the P90X protein bars. We have bottled water to drink if you happen to forget yours.
For those that are interested in the Beachbody business and the coaching opportunity we will show a quick video after the workout and answer any questions.
Day and Time: On hold at the moment.
This is great! Thanks for sharing this with the Gainesville community!
Fit Clubs are a great way to help get people moving – keep it up!
Such a great way to get people out and active and meat people in their area.
Great opportunity for people to get in shape and make friends. I would like to start a fit club at the new school I will be teaching at in the fall.
Looking forward to your next post…!
we had a fit club here for a little while last year and it was sooooo much fun! im looking into starting another one here soon! its a great thing to get the community involved in! made some great friends also!
Thanks for sharing. I'm involved with a fit club where I live and it's been such a great way to connect with others.
This gives Gainesville Ga residents a great opportunity to get out and get fit at the same time.


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No End To A Tragic Saga
The rest of India should imagine a lockdown without free speech and expression or access to newspapers, television, mobile telephones, Internet, hospitals, police stations, courts and elected representatives. That is the situation today.
"Jammu & Kashmir is a big jail", said a political leader who, like many others, is under 'house arrest' without written orders, following the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution of India on August 5, 2019.
Project J&K was intended to break up the state, reduce its status to Union territories, bring the territories under the direct rule of the Central government, suppress political activities, intimidate 7.5 million people of the Kashmir Valley into submission, and quell separatism and terrorism. While the means have been employed, none of the ends has been achieved and, in my view, will never be achieved under the current dispensation's policy.
Let's get some hard facts on record:
– Between 2001 and 2013, the number of terrorist incidents had declined from 4,522 to 170 and the number of fatalities (civilians, security personnel and militants) from 3,552 to 135. Since 2014, and especially post 2017, the hard and muscular approach has caused a spurt in violence.
– At its peak, 6,605 political activists (including 144 minors) were taken into custody. Many including Ms Mehbooba Mufti are still under detention. The draconian Public Safety Act was invoked indiscriminately (444 cases). Security of political leaders was downgraded and their protected housing withdrawn, putting an end to mobility and political activity.
– The Army and Central paramilitary forces have an overwhelming presence in the Valley. 38,000 additional troops were rushed in after Article 370 was abrogated. Restrictions under Section 144 CrPC are in force practically throughout the year. After March 25, lockdown has aided the administration to shut down everything. If there is seeming 'peace', it is what John Kennedy called the 'peace of the grave'.
– All major fundamental rights are effectively suspended. The Public Safety Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act are invoked indiscriminately. Cordon and Search Operations (CASO) are conducted widely and daily to curb movement. All statutory commissions to uphold rights have been wound up. The new media policy is a candid admission that a free media has no place in J&K and it sanctifies censorship.
– The cases of Mubeen Shah, Miyan Abdul Qayoom, Gowher Geelani, Masrat Zahra and Safoora Zafgar illustrate the abuse of law and the difficulties in getting justice.
– The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry has estimated that the loss of production in Kashmir Valley alone since August 2019 is about Rs 40,000 crore and loss of jobs is 4,97,000. Tourist arrivals fell from 6,11,534 (2017) to 3,16,424 (2018) to 43,059 (2019). The fruit, garment, carpet, IT, communications and transport industries have been badly hit.
– The Supreme Court has yet to hear finally and decide the cases on constitutionality of the J&K Reorganisation Act, restoration of 4G services and the amendments to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, besides the numerous PILs challenging the denial of different human rights.
The new Kashmir issue
There was a Kashmir issue since 1947, when Pakistan objected to the ruler's accession to India. Pakistan learned the lesson that it cannot win a war with India and seize the Valley. Since August 2019, however, there is a new Kashmir issue. The new Kashmir issue has many dimensions — the constitutionality of abrogating Article 370, the reduction of status from a state to two Union territories, the denial of political and human rights, the devastation of the economy, the increase in militancy, the new domicile policy, the complete alienation of the people of the Valley and, now, disaffection in Jammu over the new domicile policy and in Ladakh over the complete absence of any administration.
The rest of India asserts that the state of J&K is an integral part of India but, shockingly, there is little concern about the distress of the people of J&K and Ladakh. The incursions by China into Ladakh and China's axis with Pakistan have finally shaken the somnolence of the rest of India, but not enough.
Lockdown during a lockdown
The rest of India understands a total lockdown — no movement outside one's home. The rest of India, even in a lockdown, has free speech and expression and access to newspapers, television, mobile telephones, Internet, hospitals, police stations, courts and elected representatives. In the Kashmir Valley, there is a rights-denying lockdown during a total lockdown. The rest of India should imagine a lockdown without free speech and expression or access to newspapers, television, mobile telephones, Internet, hospitals, police stations, courts and elected representatives. That is the situation today.
It will be a year on August 5, yet our vaunted Constitutional institutions — Parliament, courts and plural political system — have found no answers to the new Kashmir issue created on August 5, 2019. That is a sad failure, and the sadness is compounded by the fact that there is no Abraham Lincoln on the horizon. Nor can we hear the soul-stirring words "that this nation shall have a new birth of freedom; and that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth".
- indianexpress.com
Posted by Hussain Ali at 4:39 PM

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Glassy waters of the moat.
It's known as Hamlet's castle because Shakespeare set his play at the castle in Elsinore, the Anglicized version of the town's Danish name, Helsingør.
Kronborg Castle sits on a peninsula of the Sound that leads down to the Baltic. It's on a narrow point between Denmark and Sweden. You can easily see the Swedish coast on the other side. Although there were earlier fortifications on this spot—it's a strategic spot, after all—the current castle dates back to the late-16th century.
Inside is dark and airy. It's not cold, drafty, and uninviting in the way of Norman stone castles (but then, it's also a lot newer). And it's not over-the-top like Baroque castles with their impossibly ornate and whimsical flourishes. Rather, Kronborg is fittingly Scandinavian, with wooden floors, clean lines, and plenty of open space. When you visit today, there are some pieces of old furniture and decoration there to give at least some sense of how it might have looked in the day, but many of the furnishings are either reproductions or have been acquired much later than the 16th century.
On at least two sides of the castle there's a view out over the channel between Denmark and Sweden, the narrow entrance to the Sound that provides water access down to the Baltic. It's no accident that the view over the channel is on the same side as Frederick II's living quarters in the castle. It meant he could look out those windows and watch the ships go by. That was more than a pretty picture—each one of them was required to pay Sound Dues that went into replenishing the royal coffers after years of war. In other words, every ship that went by made Denmark, and the king, richer.
Because of its connection to Hamlet, it has become something of a thing for the famous Shakespearian play to be enacted in situ. The tradition of performing Hamlet on location at Kronborg Castle dates back to 1816 when the play was first performed here on the occasion of the bicentenary of Shakespeare's death. In 1937, Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh performed as Hamlet and Ophelia in the castle's courtyard. Since then, other acclaimed actors have performed the play here, and a movie version was even filmed here that used the castle as its movie studio.
But for visitors, one of the intriguing variations are in-place performances where the action wanders around different parts of the castle. It starts in the main courtyard, and various scenes are conducted in other rooms. You can find the scene schedule on a board in the courtyard near the main entrance. And as you come across actors throughout the castle they'll be more than happy to pose for photos in character.
The actor playing the part of Hamlet posing for photos with visitors.
The Hamlet performance schedule posted in the courtyard.
One of the most famous attractions of Kronborg Castle is a large statue of Holger the Dane by Hans Peder Pedersen-Dan. You can find it in the tunnels underneath the castle.
According to legend, Holger remains sleeping until he's required to wake to save the Danish homeland.
I have more photos of Holger the Dane here.
The Royal Apartments take a floor of the castle and had the living and sleeping quarters, as well as what amounted to royal offices and reception rooms. They were used by King Frederik II and his queen, Sophie, in the late-16th century and have been refurnished to approximate their appearance at the time.
I have more photos of Kronborg Castle's Royal Apartments here.
Kronborg's Chapel isn't especially large, and it's not ornate by the standards of other European churches, but it has its charms.
A fire at the castle in 1629 left the Chapel mostly untouched, but when the castle was repurposed in the 18th century as a military garrison, the space was used for storage and training. In the 1840s it was returned to its religious purpose. It is occasionally used for royal weddings, and from time to time members of the local paris of St. Marie Church use it for weddings. The bells are still sounded on the first Sunday of each month and for church festivals.
I have more information on Kronborg Castle's Chapel here.
Panorama of the courtyard of Kronborg Castle.
A harbor next to Kronborg Castle, which can be seen in the background.
One of the actors posing for photos with visitors.
Cannons aimed out over the narrow channel in the Sound, pointing towards Sweden.
A statue of Neptune (Poseidon).
The moat and defensive fortifications.
Stonework over one of the main entrances to the castle's courtyard.


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Home MMA News Conor McGregor 8 MMA fights for Conor McGregor after UFC 229
8 MMA fights for Conor McGregor after UFC 229
Drake Riggs
Conor McGregor is back and after signing a new deal with the UFC, it looks like he plans on sticking around for longer than we may have assumed.
The deal inked was for eight additional fights presumably not counting his next clash against UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 on October 6. In the deal, it is however specified that McGregor will be able to go off and compete in boxing matches if he so feels the desire.
But we're interested in the MMA world, right where he belongs. So let's see who he could face for these new eight fights on his deal.
PhotoCred: Awful Announcing
Starting with the obvious, the trilogy bout with Nate Diaz was for a good while the only fight that people thought McGregor would come back for. Same goes for Diaz. But what do you know, now they're both fighting two entirely different people in their returns.
Diaz and McGregor are 1-1 with each other and hold the record for the highest selling pay-per-view in UFC history with their rematch that took place at UFC 202. That alone is reason enough for the UFC to want to do all they can to make this fight happen again and because of the money involved, it would be surprising if both men didn't want to either.
Both have very large fan bases, both match up great together stylistically. As long as both men are still active fighters there will be a chance for them to meet for the third time.
Nick Diaz
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Sticking with a similar storyline theme, Nate Diaz' big brother Nick is seemingly ready to make a comeback after having not fought since 2015. And what better way than to do it against one of your brother's biggest rivals?
Nick is the bigger of the two Diaz brothers as he's fought practically the entirety of his career in the welterweight division which means McGregor would have to revisit that weight class. If McGregor can do it just to do it and try and get another edge over the Diaz family, why wouldn't he?
Dollar signs will be generated regardless of the matchups complete fantasy-like aspect.
Continuing with more of the fantasy theme now… Triple champ possibility? Count McGregor in.
Making history is something that "The Notorious" has chased and continues to chase in his combat sports career. Attempting to win a title in a third weight division would certainly be another monumental feat that McGregor may feel like wanting to tackle.
With the champion Tyron Woodley's continued success, he could very well be running out of viable challengers sooner rather than later as well. He's also always been interested in getting himself a fight that has that "big fight feel" and one with McGregor would absolutely do the trick…whether it made sense or not.
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It's been a long time since the current featherweight champion Max Holloway has suffered defeat in the Octagon. It was five years ago to be exact and it was at the hands of the Irishman.
Five years and 12 wins later and Holloway is a world champion who's established himself as one of the very best fighters pound-4-pound.
Holloway has stated more recently after his recent fight removing troubles that he will end up going to the lightweight division one day. We saw that he wasn't just saying that to say it when UFC 223 rolled around and Nurmagomedov needed a replacement opponent. Holloway jumped in in an attempt to make some history of his own.
Unfortunately, he couldn't make the 155-pound weight limit on the week's notice that was provided.
Whether or not Holloway continues to win at 145 as his next fight will surely be one of his toughest against Brian Ortega, a jump up in division and he'll be right in the mix which could lead him to a rematch with MMA's biggest star.
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Over the last two years, while McGregor has been absent from MMA, Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson have been the focal points atop the UFC's lightweight division.
Injuries and weight issues have continually prevented them from meeting, however, and if timings were a bit different, it could very well be Ferguson who would be taking on McGregor at UFC 229 instead.
"El Cucuy" is one of the very best lightweights at the moment so assuming that McGregor floats around the division after his fight in the coming weeks, win or lose, this fight should finally have a good chance at materializing. Especially if Ferguson takes out Anthony Pettis who he'll be fighting that very same night that McGregor and Nurmagomedov meet…which could very well set things up for the immediate future.
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Whether or not you think Jose Aldo deserved an immediate rematch after suffering his 13-second defeat to McGregor at UFC 194 is a different debate, but you can't say you wouldn't be interested in seeing if things would go differently in a rematch. Especially if it was at lightweight.
Seemingly done at 145-pounds unless he gets a title shot next, the former featherweight king Aldo appears to finally be about to make the move up in divisions.
A 145er for the entirety of his career, Aldo has done it all and fought everyone. He's only been defeated by two men in the UFC, one of which being Holloway who put the stamp on their series with 2-0. If Aldo can get some momentum going at 155, maybe we could get some answers to how Aldo would adjust from his very evident mistakes made in the seconds he and McGregor went at it.
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Initially, upon McGregor's return, this along with the Diaz trilogy was the fight that was most expected for him as it would have been one of those arguably biggest fights "ever". Which, when it comes to star power…that wouldn't be a false statement.
Therefore making it a fight that each man would very likely be interested in and the former welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre already has expressed interest in it before.
There really isn't a lot to say for this one. It's just another one of those "fantastical" fights that if each man wants, the UFC won't hesitate to make it. And because of GSP's size accompanied by his incredible skill set, it puts McGregor into a David vs Goliath type of position.
Similarly to Holloway, a lot has changed for Dustin Poirier since his encounter with McGregor in their days at 145-pounds.
"The Diamond" went back to his old home of 155-pounds directly after the loss where he has since been on an absolute tear having gone 8-1 and 1 no contest.
Poirier is dangerously close to his first career title shot and depending on how several fights play out, this rematch could indeed end up being next after Nurmagomedov for McGregor. The most likely path to that?
A McGregor win, a Ferguson win over Pettis, then Poirier himself defeating Diaz at UFC 230 on November 3.
Poirier has clearly grown into an elite fighter and McGregor himself acknowledged it recently thus giving slight reason to believe that he may not be opposed to the rematch somewhere down the line.
This article first appeared on BJPenn.com on 9/21/2018


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Tribunal dismisses Akume's petition against Jev
John Charles, Makurdi
The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, on Wednesday, dismissed the petition filed by the Senator, who represented Benue North-West in the 8th National Assembly, George Akume.
Akume, who is now the Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, had approached the tribunal to challenge the election of Senator Orker Jev of the Peoples Democratic Party.
The Minister, who contested the election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, was seeking the nullification of Jev's election at the tribunal on the grounds that the election was marred with irregularities.
Delivering the judgement, the Chairman of the Tribunal, Justice R. O. Odugu, held that the petitioner failed to prove in his petition that the election was marred by corrupt practices and non-compliance with the Electoral Act 2010 as amended.
Justice Odugu said that the law was clear that where there were allegations against persons not joined, it would be a breach of their fundamental human rights.
He said that it was unnecessary to join such persons once a political party had already been joined.
Determining if Jev was duly elected by lawful votes cast during the election, the tribunal chairman accused Akume of failure to lead evidence, polling unit by polling unit and ward by ward, to show that non-compliance affected result of the election.
The tribunal also faulted the use of smart card reader, which according to him was not acceptable in law, positing that manual voter register would continue to play a vital role in determining election processes.
The tribunal added that, " the Petitioners have a burden to prove non-compliance by tendering registers in proper forms, show figure of over-voting as well as showing that the alleged figure of over voting if removed would have favoured the petitioners.
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30 Free or Nearly Free Things to Do in the West Valley
It's always fun to find free things to do when entertaining family or friends. Estrella boasts a wide range of community amenities including multiple Residents' Clubs, resort-style pools and a waterpark, 72 acres of lakes, 50-plus miles of paths and trails, the Yacht Club of Estrella, the award-winning Nicklaus Design course at the Golf Club of Estrella, a community Welcome Center at Casa Lucero, and more than 40 signature and neighborhood parks. Additionally, we found 30 free or nearly free things to do in and around Goodyear, and all close to Estrella.
Have some free time? Start exploring a few of the many nearby reasons we love calling Estrella home!
Hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding at Estrella Mountain Regional Park
We've found more than 33 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding at Estrella Mountain Regional Park. Trails range in length from 2.3 miles to 8.8 miles and range in difficulty from easy to strenuous. If you are looking for an easy, relatively short hike, the 2.4-mile Baseline Trail is recommended. If you are looking for a long, all-day hike, the Pederson Trail encompasses 8.7 miles. Don't forget to carry plenty of water and let someone know where you are going.
Maps here.
Cost: Fees vary, general admission is $7 per vehicle
Location: 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear, 2 miles from Estrella
Goodyear Skate Park
Goodyear Skate Park is an unsupervised skate park used by both experienced and inexperienced skaters and riders. The park provides big transitions, pool coping, cradles and a 12-foot-high range pro bowl.
Location: 3151 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, about 10 miles from Estrella
Baseball at Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Play ball! Two lighted ball fields face Vineyard Avenue within the boundaries of Estrella Mountain Regional Park. Each ball field has bleachers, backstops, lights, bathrooms and a large parking lot that can accommodate groups and buses.
Goodyear Recreation Campus
The remarkable 86-acre Goodyear Recreation Campus is now open and provides free fun for the public, as well as access to a state-of-the-art recreational facility for Goodyear residents for a small fee. Pass holders have access to the aquatic center, elevated waking track, fitness and weight training area, group fitness classes and the multipurpose gym. Additionally, the public has free access to a gorgeous 30-acre park, lounge with wi-fi, outdoor patio and teen activity space. Perfect destination for seniors, teens, families and more.
Cost: Day passes start at $3 for Goodyear residents
Location: 420 S. Estrella Pkwy., Goodyear, about 6 miles from Estrella
Culture Pass and Events at the Goodyear Library
The Goodyear library offers a vast variety of books, computers, events, and classes including regular story times and take-home crafts, dedicated children's area and computers just for kids, teens space and computers, SMART table, Citizen Science Kits to check out with tools to measure light in the night, air quality, map streams and waterways or hunt the illusive Zombie fly. Additionally, the year-round Culture Pass provides two free admissions to a variety of local attractions including the Heard Museum, Botanical Garden, Reid Park Zoo, Superstition Mountain Museum, Cave Creek Museum and more. Check-out one a week, all you need is a Goodyear Library card (Maricopa County Library District), available here.
Location: 14455 W. Van Buren St C-101, Goodyear, 7.1 miles from Estrella
Camping at Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Staying overnight? Seven RV sites are available. Each site has a large parking area to accommodate up to a 45' RV and provides water and electrical hook-ups, a picnic table and a barbecue fire ring.
Picnicking at Estrella Mountain Regional Park
With our amazing year-round weather anytime is practically perfect for a picnic. Estrella Park offers eight ramada areas for picnicking and celebrations. The ramadas all have lights, electrical outlets, cement slabs, large grills and parking areas nearby.
Nature Center/Estrella Mountain Regional Park Playground
Explore and learn at The Nature Center at Estrella Mountain Regional Park. It's a great place for all ages, with live animal displays and interpretive panels and photos, plus souvenirs, snacks and drinks.
Estrella Star Tower
Star gaze away from the big city lights. The West Valley is a great place for star-gazing and the Estrella Star Tower on Estrella Parkway is the perfect place to inspire a love of astronomy. The 50-foot-tall Star Tower is a beautiful sight set next to a bubbling waterfall. At night, hundreds of stars light up the structure's surface. Climb its many steps to the top during the day and be rewarded with a spectacular view of the surrounding Estrella Mountain landscape.
Location: Estrella Pkwy and Hillside Drive, inside the Estrella community
Many events at Estrella Mountain Community College are free and open to the public. Visitors will love the fine art exhibitions, art walks and Performing Arts Center events. The main theater seats 300 people and is equipped with high-end technologies.
Cost: Varied prices, many are free
Location: 3000 North Dysart Road, Avondale, about 10 miles from Estrella
View petroglyphs, hike, bike, picnic or camp at the White Tank Mountain Regional Park
Take a walk back in time at White Tank Mountain Regional Park which has 11 archeological sites, occupied during the time period A.D. 500-1100, plus ancient petroglyphs! The Black Rock Trail circles through a Hohokam village site. The largest group of rock-art panels is along the popular Waterfall Canyon Trail at Petroglyph Plaza. Another group of rock art is near the entrance to the box canyon. Please don't touch the petroglyphs, skin oils can damage them.
Cost: Fees vary, general vehicle entry is $7.
Location: 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell, about 25 miles from Estrella
Goodyear Community Park
Tons of activities for all ages, plus a dog park! Ramadas, grills, tennis courts, pickleball courts, ball fields, splash pad, skate park, walking trails and more.
Avondale Friendship Park
We love this park! Avondale Friendship Park offers something for everyone including athletic fields, a multi-purpose room, and reservable ramadas. The park also has walking trails, a Japanese garden, playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, and a dog park.
Location: 12325 W. McDowell Rd., Avondale, about 12 miles from Estrella
Roscoe Dog Park
Take your pooch on an adventure to Roscoe Dog Park! Areas for passive and active dogs, open daily all year.
Location: 15600 W. Roeser Rd., Goodyear, 2 miles from Estrella
Base and Meridian Wildlife Area
Nature lovers will be excited to explore nearly 200 acres along the Gila River where many riparian wildlife species inhabit the area, plus cottonwood, willow and salt cedar trees are abundant.
Location: 6500 S. Avondale Rd., Phoenix, about 7 miles from Estrella
Attend an Arizona Cardinals Training Camp
If your children love football, the Arizona Cardinals Training Camp at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale is a great way to see how players practice and execute plays without spending a small fortune. Check the website to verify times, but most practices are held during the summer in the morning.
Cost: Admission and parking are free!
Location: 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, about 22 miles from Estrella
Luke Air Force Base was named for World War I pilot Frank Luke Jr., the first aviator awarded the Medal of Honor, who was born in Phoenix in 1897. The base's primary mission is to train fighter pilots, including those who fly the F-35, the nation's most sophisticated fighter jet. On Tuesdays and Thursdays from September through May, members of the general public without base ID can schedule tours from 9 a.m. to noon to see a static display of a dozen aircraft in which Luke pilots have been trained over its history. You can also stop at the Medal of Honor Memorial and pay respects to Arizona heroes whose names are displayed. Thousands flock to the base each year (typically in March) for the Lightning in the Desert Open House and Air Show, featuring aircraft displays and aerial performances, especially the precision maneuvers of the Air Force Thunderbirds.
Location: 14185 W. Falcon St., Glendale, about 20 miles from Estrella
Tour State Farm Stadium
You've seen it on TV. The stadium has hosted two Super Bowls, the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, and hosts the annual Fiesta Bowl. Now you can go behind the scenes and tour the facility recognized as one of the best sporting venues in the world. Public tours are available on select days throughout the year.
Cost: Under $10
Location: 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, about 25 miles from Estrella
Robbins Butte Wildlife Area
Beautiful scenery abounds! Robbins Butte Wildlife Area has a 25.5-mile loop trail near Buckeye that is good for all hiking or biking skill levels. The area offers scenic views and various activity options including camping, fishing, hunting and hiking.
You'll find amphibians, reptiles, ringtail cats, coyotes, javelina, rabbits, mule deer and a variety of bats. It's an important birding area as well, with a great deal of bird diversity.
Location: Take I-10 to exit 112, go south on SR 85 for 6 miles. Turn west at milepost 147. About 25 miles from Estrella.
Litchfield Park Historical Society Museum
Learn more about the history of the Southwest Valley at Litchfield Park Historical Society and Museum. From the growth of the rubber tire industry (that's how the city of Goodyear got its name!) to advances in medicine, you'll learn about the area through history exhibits, artifacts, photographs and special events.
Location: 13912 W. Camelback Rd., Litchfield Park, about 11 miles from Estrella
City of Buckeye Aquatic Center
Cool off with a dip in the Buckeye Aquatic Center. Try the zero depth, beach front area with a 10-foot-high dive, low dive and, best of all, a 160-foot water slide.
Cost: $2 per person for open swim
Location: 207 N. 9th St., Buckeye, about 15 miles from Estrella
South Mountain Park has 16,000 acres to explore. Visitors can hike, bike and ride more than 58 miles of trails, or follow the road to the top of the mountain for spectacular views. Dobbins Lookout is near the top at 2,330 feet with north-facing views of the city. Reward your hard work with the gorgeous view at sunset. South Mountain observes "Silent Sunday," for certain hours when the main roadway is closed to cars and reserved for non-motorized activities.
Location: 10919 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, about 25 miles from Estrella
Brass Armadillo Antique Mall
Up for the most unique window shopping? Try the Brass Armadillo Antique Mall in Goodyear, with a little bit of everything from records, toys, clothes, antiques, jewelry, paintings and more. New items arrive every day so you'll never know what you'll find, and you don't need to spend a dime as you peruse these found and salvaged treasures.
Location: 1322 W. McDowell Rd., Goodyear, about 10 miles from Estrella
Cerreta Candy Company
Indulge your sweet tooth with a free tour of Arizona's beloved family-owned Cerreta Candy Factory. The magic of candy making is unveiled in their 30-minute guided factory tours which are offered Monday-Friday at 10:00am and 1:00pm. Learn how their team combines ingredients to create picture-perfect treats. It's a bit of a drive but your taste buds will thank you!
Location: 5345 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, about 28 miles from Estrella
Adobe Mountain Desert Railroad Park
Take the family for a ride on one of five routes operated by Maricopa Live Steamers. Every Sunday the park offers free train rides for visitors along their 13 miles of railroad track. Guests can also enjoy railroad artifacts and model-train layouts and browse research materials.
Cost: Free train rides
Location: 22822 N. 43rd Ave., Glendale, about 40 miles from Estrella
Pioneer Living History Museum
Step back in time to more than 100 years ago, before cars filled the streets. At Pioneer Living History Museum, visitors can explore 30 historic buildings, including a blacksmith shop and a mercantile store. You can even look through an 1890s dress shop and tour a sheriff's office.
Cost: Under $10, children under 5 are free
Location: 3901 W. Pioneer Road, Phoenix, about 50 miles from Estrella
The Bible Museum
If you're fascinated by rare religious artifacts and texts, this unusual Goodyear destination may be of interest. Located inside the Hampton Inn and Suites in Goodyear the free Bible Museum includes displays of portions of the Dead Sea Scrolls, copies of the original 1611 King James Bible, and excerpts from the Gutenberg Bible. The museum is open 24/7, but a docent is available M-F from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you have questions.
Location: 2000 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear about 9 miles from Estrella
Challenger Space Center
The Challenger Space Center is a fun stop for kids (and adults) interested in NASA. They offer free tours that are best suited for older children who can read the exhibits and have the patience to listen to the tour guide. Families with little ones can explore at their own pace, there are interactive exhibits and a large play area at the bottom level.
Cost: $10 adults, $8 Child, Under 5 free
Location: 17835 N. 44th St. Phoenix, about 45 miles from Estrella
Cabela's is a fun and frugal stop especially for visitors who don't have a Cabela's nearby. It has trophy animals on display in re-creations of their natural habitats, plus large aquariums full of LIVE fish. If you do want to spend a few bucks, head upstairs to the shooting gallery and enjoy the old west-themed set up. Reminiscent of the shooting gallery in Frontierland at Disneyland.
Location: 9380 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, about 25 miles from Estrella
Sahuaro Ranch Park
Tours of the Main House Museum at Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area allow visitors to learn more about the building, built from 1891 to '98 and the history of the people who lived there. Although tours stop for the month of August, the historic buildings, barnyards and fruit orchards remain accessible. You'll also see colorful peacocks on the grounds. Regular touring hours resume in September.
Details: Grounds open 6 a.m.-sunset. Tours available 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays in July; no tours in August.
Location: 5850 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, about 30 miles from Estrella.
Arizona Museum of Innovation, Science, and Technology OPENING 2022
A new museum is coming to the West Valley! The Arizona Museum of Innovation, Science and Technology will be a hands-on science and innovation center with maker space, an e-gaming venue, a gallery and a wide variety of events.
Cost: To be announced
Location: 16253 W. Yavapai St., Goodyear, about 6 miles from Estrella
Enjoy your adventures!
Find your new home at Estrella.com and discover why 7,000 families already call this diverse, welcoming West Valley master-planned community home. Located in Goodyear, Arizona amongst pristine mountains and a dramatic desert landscape, Estrella amenities include multiple Residents' Clubs, resort-style pools and a waterpark, 72 acres of lakes, 50-plus miles of paths and trails, the Yacht Club of Estrella, the award-winning Nicklaus Design course at the Golf Club of Estrella, community welcome center Casa Lucero, and more than 40 neighborhood parks.
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Q: Laravel mail blade passing a variable I need to pass some variables to my sending email.
Here is my code:
  $data = [
  'first' => $request->first,
  'last' => $request->last,
  'business_org' => $request->business_org,
  'instagram' => $request->instagram,
  'email' => $request->email,
  'phone' => $request->phone,
  'unique' => $request->unique,
  'purchased' => $request->products_purchased,
  'city' => $request->city,
  'state' => $request->state,
  'filename' => $fileName
];

  // send email with details
    Mail::send('emails.justshoot', $data, function($message) {
      $message->from('us@something.com', 'Just Shoot Upload');

      $message->to('myemail@gmail.com')->cc('myemail@gmail.com');
    });

I then attempt to access the variable so I can display it in my email.
emails.justshoot.blade.php
{{$data}} gives an error.  What am I doing wrong?

A: You are totally fine with what you are doing, but the second param is the data to pass to the view, and as with the with([]) method to call the view, the array passed will generate an object for each entry, and so with what you are doing you are generating $first, $last, $business_org and the $data is just the name of the array, so it isn't been passed as element to the view: if you want this, you should pass [$data] to the mail send :
$data = [
  'first' => $request->first,
  'last' => $request->last,
  'business_org' => $request->business_org,
  'instagram' => $request->instagram,
  'email' => $request->email,
  'phone' => $request->phone,
  'unique' => $request->unique,
  'purchased' => $request->products_purchased,
  'city' => $request->city,
  'state' => $request->state,
  'filename' => $fileName
];

  // send email with details
    Mail::send('emails.justshoot', [$data], function($message) {
      $message->from('us@something.com', 'Just Shoot Upload');

      $message->to('myemail@gmail.com')->cc('myemail@gmail.com');
    });

and then in the view you can do {{$data}}
TIPS: You should create a mail with php artisan and then you are able to do whatever you want, in a more elegant way

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Import Performance is a family owned and operated import repair shop specializing in European repair, preventative maintenance and service. Owner Talin Germain, a 14 year European specialty master technician, started this shop in 2008 with a small, but talented staff.
We maintain a small, trustworthy and skilled staff.
Small: We keep our team relatively small, so that as owners, we can closely monitor the process of all repairs and maintenance of each vehicle that passes through our bay doors. This also means that we see less cars than the average dealership each day, so we have more time to interact with you, our clients, face-to-face, up close and personal. It's important that you know us, personally and by name, so that we can form a lasting business relationship based on trust, confidence, and quality car care.
Trustworthy: We know how important it is to maintain a devoted and trustworthy auto repair facility. When it comes to something as vital as your personal transportation, clients need a shop they can trust. We strive to keep our business practices as transparent as possible: We want you to understand your car and the repairs and services it needs to run at an optimal level. We will take the time to personally explain the details of all recommended repairs and services to you in laymen's terms and help you prioritize repairs so that you can budget accordingly. If you have a question, please ask. We are happy to help.
Skilled: It is our shop policy that all full-service technicians must have at least 3 years European specific experience. A degree from an automotive training school is not sufficient. Technicians must have years of working specialty knowledge to touch one of our client's cars. European cars are different. They require expensive specialty computer diagnostic equipment. If you take your European car to a chain repair facility or non-specialty shop, you'll quickly find not all mechanics/shops are created equal.
We hope you'll give us a chance to impress you!


Photographers often say that France, with its particularly thorny privacy laws, is the trickiest place in the world for street photography. I suspect people who say that have never tried it in Monaco. While it has its showy side, Monaco is well-known as a safe haven for some of the world's higher earners, and this is a reputation that the principality works hard to protect. Paparazzi photographers are about as unwelcome as a rabid stray dog at Crufts and, unfortunately, any roving photographer risks being tarred with the same brush. It's not worth debating the rights and wrongs of photographers' freedom here, or the irony that over 400 security cameras are constantly filming an area that covers less than a square mile. Monaco is Monaco. Photographers who want to shoot anywhere in the principality, for whatever purpose, need their License to Shoot.
I have fairly frequent assignments in Monaco. Whether as a press photographer for a choreographed event (see my post about photographing the Monaco royal wedding in 2011), going on commission to shoot a portrait like last month's profile of überchef Joël Robuchon for the Sunday Telegraph's Seven magazine, or on a travel or food photography assignment, I need to devote some quality time to arranging access beforehand. Right now I am planning a two day shoot for a forthcoming New York Times '36 Hours in Monaco' article and, at the end of the umpteenth telephone call and printing out my 4th authorisation certificate, I'm starting to lose the will to live. There is, alas, no such thing as a 'cover-all' photography permit.
Well, there is a general 'OK, you can take pictures in Monaco' document that is issued by the Department of the Interior. To apply for this, you have to ask for The Appropriate Form to be sent to you and fill it out at least 15 days in advance of the shoot, stipulating the equipment you intend to use, the make of car you drive and the colour of your underpants (alright, not quite the last one). However the magic piece of paper you receive in return probably doesn't cover what you really need to photograph, if the iconic sites of Monaco are part of the brief.
Photography in the square in front of the Royal Palace, for example, needs an extra special level of authorisation (the Department of the Interior's press office sends your request to the Royal Palace's press office to mull over). Want to shoot in Casino Square? For that, one needs to apply to a different office altogether, the omnipotent Société des Bains de Mer.
The Société des Bains de Mer (S.B.M.) is a company (incidentally mostly owned by the Prince's family and the Government of Monaco) that makes a few euros from many of Monte Carlo's famous sites, such as Casino Square and gardens, the Casino itself, Café de Paris, Hôtel de Paris, Hermitage Hotel, Monte Carlo Beach Hotel and the Sporting. Any requests to photograph the interiors – or indeed exteriors – of any of the above need to be presented to the S.B.M. press office (with a cheque, if the images are intended for advertising purposes). Clients who ask me to capture ambiance and 'people going about their business' here may be disappointed; it is simply not allowed. Delta Airlines, in their recent SKY magazine feature about L'Avenue de Monte Carlo, had to make do with a seemingly unpopular, entirely empty Louis XV restaurant, and, at the Monte Carlo Casino, roulette tables at 10 am with neither chips nor glamorous punters.
Once you finally get your hard-earned permit/s, you may or may not choose to read the conditions attached. Clauses like "The photographer will ensure that nothing in the photographs taken could directly or indirectly prejudice, morally, materially or politically, the S.B.M. or Monaco Principality, or Monaco's international relations, especially those with France and Italy" or S.B.M.'s demand for the photographer to send them copies of all photographs taken, granting the company full reproduction rights for their own purposes may raise eyebrows. But pragmatism seems to me to be a compatible bedfellow with wordy legislation. Monaco press officers are mostly nothing less than charming and efficient in my experience, so who am I to complain? Even if I did, I wouldn't get very far, and certainly not back into Monaco next time.
You might now be wondering, as my clients sometimes do, whether making the effort to get these permits is overkill. Wouldn't it be OK just to mingle in amongst camera-wielding tourists and wing it?
Definitely not. Firstly, Monaco has more policemen per inhabitant than any other country in the world. You'd be lucky to walk through town and not bump into several on the way. And secondly, the Monegasque police have a discerning eye. Without the means to sip a 12€ cappuccino in between frames, balancing elegantly on a pair of Jimmy Choos as I shoot, I get spotted quickly. These policemen are well trained to tell the professionals from the scores of amateurs photographing supercars in Casino Square.
I don't know what happens if you can't produce the permit/s required on demand, and who would champion my rights as a photographer in that instance, but I hope not to have to write a blog post about that.
I found this article after a google search for "Monaco photography permissions" so first of all, congratulations, your SEO strategy is healthy and working!
The second reason is that tonight was the first time I was told by someone that taking pictures in Monaco is forbidden and I need permissions. "From the Prince", no less, the elderly gentleman told me. I had honestly no idea, and I thought the concept of "public space" was understood all over the world, except possibly the Vatican and North Korea. It was surprising also because I have taken photos in Monaco on a few occasions without a police officer or anyone else telling me it's forbidden.
I'm an amateur photographer, but it's something I really enjoy doing and I have invested in some equipment, which lets say would make it easy for these well trained Monegasque police officers to spot me. I've spent in total about 6-7 hours photographing in Monaco on four separate occasions. On one occasion I shot a time lapse in Port Hercule for two hours, with tripod etc. The other occasions where all in the same place, standing near Quai Albert 1er, taking photos of people on scooters. I wanted to practice my skills at photographing a moving target, with the background nicely blurred. After looking at the photos I found some of them really funny – it's something about the relaxed position people have on scooters, as opposed to motorcycles. As if they are sitting in their living room chair, wearing whatever they casually wear, getting a glimpse of their personality, but the context is them whizzing about at great speed. Plus what they carry on the scooters sometimes. Plants, groceries, you name it. Just something about that I really liked. So I thought it's best if I make a series of this and so I went back to the same spot twice because there is a time of day there when my victims are nicely backlit, I can overexpose a bit so the background is very bright and not too busy. Plus people and their scooters in Monaco tend to be a bit more…let's say extravagant. So I was there with a big zoom lens for two hours on each occasion, shooting traffic. Even shooting policemen on scooters. No one approached me. I know of course about the hundreds of cameras. I knew I was being watched, but having no idea that what I'm doing is actually forbidden, I simply thought: "As long as I don't obviously focus on a particular person like some paparazzi…." Did I inadvertently wear a brilliant disguise on those occasions, looking too much like a tourist? Or are these policemen so well trained they immediately saw that I wasn't a pro. I'm imagining them now, huddled over the CCTV screens: "Pffff, look at zees fool. E az not even turned on zee image stabilization on zee lens".
Since writing this post, I did an editorial assignment in Monaco which involved, among other things, an unexpected visit to the central surveillance centre of the Monaco police force. There is quite an impressive battery of screens in the main control room with constant changing feed from the security cameras across the state and a round-the-clock team of officers watching them. But they were in a friendly mood when I was there and I was led to believe that away from the Palace and the Casino Square area, it is rare that they raise the alert and send officers along just because they spot a big lens / tripod on a street. Although 'police on the beat' looking for something to do might just take the initiative to ask to see a photographer's authorisation anywhere of course, seeing as there is a legal framework in place.
Thanks for your comment and good luck with the continuation of your scooter project!
Saw your post about 6 months ago and it has been laying dormant in the back of my head. I've officially photographed some charity events without being stopped but occasionally I have clients that want a Monaco ambience. They are usually last minute "oh I just got this idea" types. Thanks to your article I steer them away and suggest other venues.
Unlike some, I'm not into raising my voice and being confrontational.


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FIU Beta Alpha Psi chapter captures 8th Gold Chapter award
By Ellen Forman
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Beta Alpha Psi Eta Iota chapter at FIU Business continued its remarkable record of excellence, capturing the organization's Gold Chapter status for the eighth consecutive year.
The honor was announced at the national Beta Alpha Psi virtual meeting Thursday, Aug. 6, via Zoom. The moment was captured in the executive board's joyous celebration.
The Gold Chapter recognition put the FIU chapter in 2020's elite group of 10, out of a total of approximately 350 worldwide.
Judges granted the distinction after the chapter repeated its Superior status, becoming eligible to produce a video about its accomplishments to win Gold. Incoming fall 2020 president Maria Fernandez spearheaded the production of the video, which was put together remotely during the pandemic. Showcasing members of the executive board, the video detailed the extent of chapter involvement in professional development, community service and member support, with an approach that also reflected on the chapter's history as it detailed setting records in many categories in spite of the pandemic.
"I wanted to showcase all we do in a creative way that honors our history," said Fernandez, a senior majoring in accounting and business analytics.
Jimmy Carmenate, Beta Alpha Psi faculty advisor since 2009 and clinical assistant professor of accounting, praised students for striving to maintain the chapter's tradition of excellence in spite of the pandemic. He noted that chapter's programming for members has evolved with the demands of profession, with the development of training in data analytics training and other in-demand knowledge sought by accounting and finance firms.
"This is a self-motivated group, committed to engagement," said Carmenate, a past national Advisor of the Year honoree.
For fall, the Beta Alpha Psi executive board is already working on how to transition many of the chapter's activities into the virtual space, including its professional presentations.
"We've been preparing all summer, doing a lot of research on how to best use Zoom in the fall semester," Fernandez said. "We're going ahead with a full set of programs and we're really excited."
Founded in 1919, Beta Alpha Psi is an honor organization for financial information students and professionals. There are over 300 chapters on college and university campuses with over 300,000 members initiated since Beta Alpha Psi's formation.
Maria Fernandez


Christmas trees are rotting in the ground across the Pacific Northwest because of a Grinch-like fungal disease that researchers from WSU and other universities will begin trying to combat.
Gary Chastagner, a plant pathologist at WSU, and a team of researchers from other universities have received a five-year, $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to research Phytophthora root rot, a disease that costs the Christmas tree industry millions of dollars in damage every year. The team will also research needle drop-off in Christmas trees.
Phytophthora is a funguslike organism that thrives in damp, poorly drained places like the Pacific Northwest, which grows 40 percent of the nation's Christmas trees, Chastagner said. An infestation may wipe out 75 percent of a tree grower's field.
The grant will allow Chastagner and his team to sequence the genes of plants, particularly true firs, to identify those resistant to both Phytophthora and needle drop-off.
"The long-term game plan is once we develop some markers, that would allow us to more accurately identify some resistant factors," Chastagner said.
Those trees can then be bred to increase resistance to the pesky problems, and eventually make their way onto tree farms across the country.
The grant comes after leaders in the Christmas tree industry realized they needed to improve their stock genetically and lobbied legislatures for support, said project collaborator John Frampton. Frampton specializes in Christmas tree genetics at North Carolina State University.
"The exciting part of this, and what we haven't had the resources for in the past, is to have enough funding to do the genetic sequencings," Frampton said.
Chastagner has been a leader in tree research for more than a decade, traveling as far as Turkey to find a better Christmas tree. Certain breeds, he discovered, are more resistant to fungal infections and needle drop-off, primarily the Nordmann and Turkish firs, both native to Turkey.
"Growers could plant these trees in areas of their fields where there are moisture issues," he said.
And growers say Chastagner has already left his mark on the billion-dollar-a-year industry.
"It's transformed my business," said Randy Rapetti, owner of Rapetti Farms in Camino, Calif.
Rapetti said prior to Chastagner's work, he would lose entire fields to the fungus, which is particularly hardy in the Sierra region of California. Then, in 2003, Chastagner ran fir tree trials at Rapetti's farm, testing for root rot resistance. Popular local plants like the white fir and the noble fir didn't make it.
"All of them succumbed to Phytophthora," Rapetti said.
Douglas fir and Nordmann fir thrived, with only a few lost in the Douglas group and none in the Nordmann group.
"All I plant on my property are Nordmann fir and Douglas fir," Rapetti said.


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Die Musikparade ist eine seit dem Jahr 2001 jährlich stattfindende privatwirtschaftlich organisierte Veranstaltung und nach eigenen Angaben die größte europäische Tournee für Militär- und Blasmusik.

Beschreibung
Bei den Veranstaltungen treten Orchester und Spielmannszüge verschiedener Nationen auf. Häufig sind dabei Drum Corps und Marching Bands vertreten. In den vergangenen Jahren hatte die Musikparade regelmäßig mehr als 100.000 Zuschauer. Im Rahmen der Tournee finden jährlich etwa 30 Konzerte statt, beispielsweise in der Frankenhalle in Nürnberg, der EWE Arena in Oldenburg und der Westfalenhalle in Dortmund.

Siehe auch
 Basel Tattoo
 Berlin Tattoo
 Großer Zapfenstreich
 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Weblinks

 musikparade.com, offizielle Website mit dem Impressum des Veranstalters
 Videos und Impressionen von Besuchern der Veranstaltungen

Einzelnachweise

Musikalische Veranstaltung (Blasmusik)
Militärmusikveranstaltung
Musikfestival in Deutschland
Musiktournee
Erstveranstaltung 2001

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