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Taco Tequila, 423 Wabash Ave., (1 Critical, 3 Non Critical. Sweet Lou’s Pizzeria Express, 2619 Fort Harrison Road, (1 Critical) – Taco meat and barbecue held past date of consumption. Harry & Bud’s.
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Wabash BBQ, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. 2.6K likes. The Wabash BBQ specializes in smoked meats and award winning ribs and chicken!
380 Smokehouse & Grill – Wabash, IN – Barbecue Restaurant. We Now Serve Breakfast – Friday Thru Sunday! 380 Smokehouse & Grill specializes in BBQ and Smoked foods, everything is done in-house daily (pork, Brisket, Ribs, Chicken & Meatloaf).
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The theme this year is “A Night on Bourbon Street.” Dinner, a Cajun crawfish boil and barbecued chicken dinner, will be catered by Shewdog’s BBQ and Catering. Craft beer and wine will be available for.
The Wabash BBQ specializes in smoked meats and award winning ribs and chicken! A smoke-free restaurant is located in the historic passenger waiting room of the old depot. The Wabash provides a relaxed atmosphere for all ages (see our children’s menu). A full service bar and additional restaurant is located in the historic dairy.
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Food Inspections May 5-19, 2018 – Copper Bar, 810 Wabash Ave – (5 Critical, 4 Non-Critical) Accumulated grease and food debris on the floor throughout the kitchen, downstairs food prep area and bars. Found rotten carrots in walk-in.
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The reason for the four stars is because the most important thing at any bbq place is the sauces.. Yelp users haven’t asked any questions yet about Rick’s Smokehouse & Grill.. It is amazing! nice local bbq place with friendly owners. great big back room for events and they’re catering is.
If you’re looking for a small town feel with a big bbq taste, Wabash BBQ is the place to go. Located in the heart of small town Excelsior Springs in an old Train Depot, (which how cool is that come on) Wabash is an original locally owned joint that runs busy all day long, 7 days a week.


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How to crochet around a zipper. Photos and instructions, plus a pattern for a zip-up pouch.
Yet another Christmas tutorial is available for our readers. Today we ae going to do number of things. We are going to learn how to crochet a beautiful and rather simple Christmas bell. For those who would love to have more sophisticated example of this bell to display as their Christmas ornaments – don’t worry… Read More Crochet Christmas Bell
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I Support Calls For An Independent Investigation Into The Cause And Origin Of Covid-19
I Support Calls For An Independent Investigation Into The Cause And Origin Of The Covid-19 Pandemic
A well known saying goes thus; "In God we trust, others we investigate." If this investigative code of conduct is anything to go by, inquisition into the cause and origin of the ravaging covid-19 pandemic should not be an exception.
Although Beijing, the Chinese Political Seat of Power has continuously denied any wrong doing especially concerning the accusation of United States President Trump that the extent of covid-19 infections and casualties were under-reported in China, the eventual admission of more covid-19 related figures by Chinese authorities than was initially released has already heightened suspicions across the world.
At beyond 3,130,191 infection cases and above 217,674 casualty figures, and still rising, these alarming covid-19 figures are enough reasons for a fully independent Investigation into not only the origin of the disease but also into all negligence that resulted in its worldwide spread.
After the Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison's call for an independent Investigation, I heard the United States Secretary of States, Mike Pompeo mention the figures of covid-19 casualties and said he wondered who wouldn't want to investigate the source of such a pandemic. The United States of America is suffering the most with over a million covid-19 infection cases and more than 60,000 deaths.
Here in Nigeria the figures are over 1500 infection cases with more than 50 deaths but the economic hardship imposed on the common man by the covid-19 lockdown order is becoming unbearable as well. Our Government here cannot even effectively distribute palliatives to all needy people. That is a topic for another day.
Reasons For My Support Of An Independent Investigation Of Covid-19 Origin
Here are some reasons why my convictions tell me that an independent Investigation into the origin and cause of covid-19 is mandatory.
1. Should there be no foul play by China, an independent investigation team would vindicate the Chinese nation and we can all move on peacefully.
2. The various conspiratorial theories mystifying and surrounding the covid-19 pandemic will be laid to rest by the truth behind the pandemic.
3. Any wrong doing will be exposed and all culprits brought to book.
4. An independent Investigation will find out if the World Health Organization, WHO under Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was negligent at some point thus, allowing the world suffer an avoidable pandemic.
5. The true figures of infections and casualties in China could be known and the motive behind hiding these figures could further be unravelled for our collective good.
6. All mistakes made by all relevant stakeholders could be avoided in future once the truth and the whole truth comes to light.
7. The suspicion that coronavirus originated from a Chinese laboratory will either be disproved or proved to be true.
Several Lawsuits Have Already Been Filed By Nations And Associations Against China
Yes, many want their pounds of flesh off the Chinese Communist Party. For instance, lawyers in Nigeria have filed a 200 billion dollars damages lawsuit against China.
We must have heard of the German and some other nations' lawsuits against China; all laying claims to huge sums of money. I even read a news article that Beijing was upset by a US plans to file a lawsuit against China over covid-19 related damages.
All these matters of lawsuits are to be expected as many watch their loved ones helplessly snatched off untimely by the cold hands of death.
Besides, shouldn't those guilty of enabling the covid-19 turn into a worldwide pandemic be made to pay a large chunk of money for damages done to economies?
By their negligence or possible falsification of covid-19 figures in terms of infection cases and casualties, those crops of people have enabled covid-19 spread worldwide.
There is trauma and stress as everyone everywhere have to adapt and conform to new ways of living a socially distant lifestyle.
The reality the people of China have to accept is that someone's got to pay for the mayhem covid-19 has unleashed on the world populace and all accusing fingers point towards China.
There Were Some Obvious Wrong Doings In Handling The Covid-19 Epidemic Before It Turned A Pandemic
Apart from the revelations an independent investigation will bring to light, one fact remains clear, Chinese Authorities' poor handling of covid-19 outbreak in Wuhan of Hubei Province coupled with the World Health Organization's negligence at some point have caused the world a whole lot of wreckages in terms of loss of lives and economic setbacks.
Whoever aided and abaited covid-19 worldwide spread needs to be brought to justice and ultimately made to pay the price, part of which are the huge sums of money demanded by the various lawsuits against the nation of China.
Investigation Into The Origin Of Covid-19 Is Not A Witch-hunt
It is now obvious that there are objective reasons for setting up an independent investigation into the origin of covid-19.
This is not just a case of witch-hunt but a necessity for the survival, security and safety of the human race and therefore all concerned should give their maximum cooperation to the investigation once it is set up.
Mr Scott Morrison Has Called For An Independent Investigation Into The Origin Of Covid-19
China Needs To Allow An Independent Investigation On Covid-19 On Her Soil
China the origin of covid-19 did not record up to 5000 covid-19 related deaths yet the United States, who China drags number one world power with, has recorded beyond 60,000 deaths. Countries in Europe have recorded far more deaths than China and economies are suffering huge setbacks while China is reopening for business.
There are bound to be suspicions hence, the need for China to cooperate with an independent investigative team in order to exonerate herself if she has no hidden skeletons.

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Intel has launched RealSense ID, a facial recognition solution that combines an active depth sensor using a neural network that is designed to work with smart locks, access control, point-of-sale devices, ATMs and kiosks, among others.
The solution is built on Intel’s depth-sensing technology, a dedicated system-on-a-chip, with an embedded secure element to encrypt and process user data quickly and safely, and is claimed to bring a highly accurate and natural solution that simplifies entry.
In a blog post, Intel said that it has built in anti-spoof technology to protect against false entry attempts using photographs, videos and masks, making the solution valuable for industries such as finance, security and healthcare.
Privacy-driven, RealSense ID processes all facial images locally and encrypts all user data stored. The solution is only activated through user awareness and will not authenticate unless prompted by the pre-registered user.
To ensure continued ease of use, RealSense ID adapts to users over time as they change physical features, such as facial hair and glasses. The solution also works in various lighting conditions for users with a wide range of heights and complexions.
The launch of the facial recognition solution comes amidst privacy concerns and a backlash against technology solutions that have been used for surveillance. Last December, surveillance publication IPVM claimed Alibaba’s cloud software was purportedly used to identify the faces of Uighurs and ethnic minorities, with many already placed in internment camps.
"As with all Intel technology, we are working to ensure the ethical application of RealSense and the protection of human rights," said Intel in the post.


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Re-discover your precious moments by digitalizing your old printed photos. Old Photo Scanner is a NextGen app to digitalize your old printed photos by scanning with Artificial Intelligence. Scan your old photos and organize them by Album, Event or Time.
ZaraDesigns is the official developer of this application that can be found in the Photography category. The developer released a new version of Old Photo Scanner on Jul 4, 2017 and over 100K users downloaded and set up the app. Users rated the tool 3.7 on Google Play.

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Kylie Minogue’s future comeback single
2007 is gonna see Kylie Minogue come back on the radio, TV screens & CD shops.
First, she's gonna release a brand new single called 2 Hearts on November, 12th. It is written/produced by electro team Kish Mauve and the cover looks incredible!
Then, she's gonna appear along Celine Dion in the new Star Academy french TV show and that will surely help her tenth album, tentatively called X, rush to the top of our charts by the end of November.
Back in studio after her years of battling her breast cancer, she's rumoured to have been working with (usual partner) Richard Stannard, "huge in demand after Beyoncé's hitsingles" remixers Freemasons, Cutfather & Joe, Bloodshy & Avant, Calvin Harris, Boy George, Pet Shop Boys (again), Greg Kurstin, Eg White, Guy Chambers, Mylo and (always) Cathy Dennis.
I bet Steve Anderson will still be on board too, as he has always been since her departure from PWL Studios in the 90's.
Tracks that could appear on X have leaked : Excuse my french, I am ready, Mood for love, Spell of desire (both of which are available for download from Mylo's MySpace page http://myspace.com/mylo), When the cat's away, Fall for you, Stars, Sensitized, Lose control, In my arms...
www.kylie.co.uk have just posted an "official" tracklisting and some of these looks like they will still be featured on the CD :
01/ 2 Hearts
(Kish Mauve) Produced by Kish Mauve
02/ Like A Drug
(Mich Hedin Hansen / Jonas Jeberg / Engelina Andrina Larsen / Adam Powers) Produced by Cutfather & Jonas Jeberg
03/ In My Arms
(Kylie Minogue / Adam Wiles / Richard Stannard / Paul Harris / Julian Peake) Produced by Richard 'Biff' Stannard
(Christian Karlsson / Pontus Winnberg/ Henrik Jonback / Klas Ahlund) Produced by Bloodshy & Avant
(Guy Chambers / Cathy Dennis / Serge Gainsbourg) Produced by Guy Chambers & Cathy Dennis
06/ Heart Beat Rock
(Kylie Minogue / Karen Poole / Adam Wiles) Produced by Calvin Harris
07/ The One
(Kylie Minogue / Richard Stannard / James Wiltshire / Russell Small / John Andersson / Johan Emmoth / Emma Holmgren) Produced by Richard Stannard & Freemasons
08/ No More Rain
(Kylie Minogue / Christian Karlsson / Pontus Winnberg / Jonas Quant / Karen Poole) Produced by Greg Kurstin
09/ All I See
(Jonas Jeberg / Mich Hedin Hansen / Serano) Produced by Cutfather & Jonas Jeberg
(Kylie Minogue / Richard Stannard / Paul Harris / Julian Peake) Produced by Richard 'Biff' Stannard
(Kylie Minogue / Karen Poole / Greg Kurstin) Produced by Greg Kurstin
(Christian Karlsson / Pontus Winnberg / Karen Poole) Produced by Bloodshy & Avant
(Kylie Minogue / Eg White) Produced by Eg White
As always with each forthcoming Kylie album release, maybe only a couple of these should make the final cut but I bet we're in for an electro-pop masterpiece and I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!
And as a taster to her new sound, Kylie's just been featured on Just Jack US album release, adding her vocals on I talk too much, a solo track on the UK version of the album. Nothing really to rave about but still good enough to make us wait till November...


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For friends of Alessandro Barbero or other historians everything is easy. Do you have a doubt about the date of a battle, the name of a leader or the political order of a remote country? Not bad: you pick up the phone, call the professional on duty and the problem is solved.
But for everyone else, we often return in thought to certain historical periods, filling the gaps in culture with our imagination. Yet not all eras seem to interest us in the same way.
The Roman Empire goes crazy on TikTok. In what sense? In the sense that something curious is happening. And, perhaps, emblematic. It seems that the Roman Empire haunts many men, where men should be understood as synonymous not with people but with males.
Let’s try to see more clearly.
TikTok and the Roman Empire
In the last few hours, on TikTok, the hashtags relating to the Roman Empire, primarily #romanempire, are having millions of views.
And a curious (and, as we will see, not without profound explanations) gender controversy has arisen. Because it is mostly women who post images and videos in large quantities. In which they ask themselves, or rather ask their partners, how much they think of the Roman Empire.
It’s difficult to say when, how and why the trend was born. But certainly, as happens on social media, it has now spread like wildfire. And it is no longer possible to distinguish those who ask the question driven (or, better, driven) by authentic curiosity, and those who ask the question to follow the wave.
Gaius Flavius and the obsession with ancient Rome
There are those who, like the Washington Post, have also theorized what the origin of the catchphrase could be.
According to the US newspaper everything could have arisen from the profile of a content creator with an eloquent stage name, Gaius Flavius, who posts funny videos on the Roman Empire.
In a recent video, the self-styled Gaius Flavius addressed women by asking: “Many of you don’t understand how often men think about the Roman Empire. Ask your husband/boyfriend/father/brother – you will be surprised by their answers.”
The video has exceeded 2 million views. And, according to the content creator, it was published after the thirty-two-year-old Dutch Artur Hulu (this is his real name) noticed a noticeable difference in percentage of interest – based on active participation in his posts on the topic – between men and women.
Men and the Roman Empire
The initial intuition, whether it was the work of Artur Hulu or others, has certainly been gathered.
Not only by TikTok users, who continue to question their classmates, relatives and friends about their possible passion for imperial Rome. But also by the “interviewees” themselves, who often reveal an authentic and profound interest in one or more aspects of ancient Roman times.
At this point it is inevitable to ask: why?
A possible reason for so much interest
The reason for so much male interest in the Roman Empire, photographed by TikTok, is suggested by Gaius Flavius himself. Which he says how imperial Roman society was “strongly dominated by men”.
It is an explanation also supported by several historians. Which make a more complex reasoning: the more masculine (and chauvinistic) aspects of imperial Rome have been emphasized over the centuries, also because Roman scholars have often been men.
This is the reflection made by Hannah Cornwell, historian from the University of Birmingham, interviewed by the Washington Post. Cornwell cited “the Roman legion, the imperial eagle, the gladiators: all elements that are associated with virility and power”. But she added that the aspects of the Roman Empire linked to masculinity owed their success also, if not above all, to the “elitist and masculine” sources that highlighted them. Especially to nineteenth-century historians.
The lesser-known aspects of the Roman Empire
History is also a selection of events. And some of today’s pop cultural production (think of films like Gladiator) has certainly contributed to showing the history of the Roman Empire as a matter for men, preferably muscular ones.
It’s a shame, however, as Cornwell always reminds us, that there were also valiant female gladiators.
But more in general, sexuality in ancient Rome was experienced in a very full and casual way. Think for example of the emperor Heliogabalus’ passion for women’s clothes. Or to openness to any type of relationship, not necessarily heterosexual, and to a surprisingly modern acceptance of gender fluidity.

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After a car accident, you expect the other driver’s insurance company to pay to repair your vehicle, as you have the right to seek compensation for it its diminished value. As such, if your car needs significant repairs, potential buyers would see this information in your vehicle’s history report, and they almost certainly will offer you less money than if the car had no accidents in its past.
Recovering the payment you deserve can be a challenge, which is why Ged Lawyers’ Massachusetts diminished value claim lawyer can fight hard to protect your rights.
Our Attorney Protects Your Right to Seek an Award for Your Car’s Diminished Value
Insurance companies are for-profit enterprises that profit more when they give victims a lower settlement amount.
Even though the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court determined in the 2021 case of McGilloway v. Safety Insurance Company that victims can seek reduced value, or what Massachusetts calls Inherent Diminished Value IDV, insurance companies still try to avoid making these payments.
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The Panama City car accident lawyers at Ged Lawyers know that insurance companies often offer you a significantly lower amount in IDV than you deserve, hoping you’ll take it to receive a check faster. Our law firm strives to make sure you receive the amount you deserve. Depending on the type of car you have, the IDV could be a significant amount.
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When another driver behaves in a negligent manner behind the wheel and hits your luxury car, you deserve to be made whole financially. This should involve receiving repairs that leave your vehicle looking and operating as close as possible to the way it did before the accident.
It also should involve receiving money that reflects your vehicle’s now reduced value in resale. Because the team at Ged Lawyers regularly works with cases like this, we know to ask for this amount from the insurance company based on the facts of the case.
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If another driver hit you and caused significant damage to your car, you might have suffered injuries and require medical treatment. This means that in addition to battling with the insurance company to pay for your vehicle’s repairs and for its IDV, you may qualify to seek compensation for your medical bills, loss of income, and pain and suffering.
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Trust our Massachusetts diminished value claim lawyer to seek a payment from the insurance company that reflects this lowered value. Reach out to Ged Lawyers today for a free review of your case. Because we work on a contingency-fee basis, we don’t receive a payment for our services unless and until we recover an award for you.

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Imgur, the image-sharing service from Reddit just became a nuclear state – in the meme-creation world. It was announced Thursday that Imgur would launch its own meme-generator tool. For those of you unfamiliar, a meme is a captioned image that provides funny and amusing context or observation (like the image in the blog).
VentureBeat reports that Reddit made the decision after noticing a significant number of its 80 million monthly visitors were using memes and had been requesting the service for some time. The Reddit team decided to bypass sites like Quickmeme and allow visitors to create their own memes. This comes shortly after Reddit black listed Quickmeme after it was discovered that Quickmeme’s creator had been artificially voting up his own posts on Reddit. #SocialMediaDrama.
PayPal Launches Inter-Planetary Payment System
Apparently, the future is now. PayPal announced Thursday it was launching the PayPal Galactic Initiative to allow inter-planetary payments. According to CNN Money, PayPal is dead serious about the move and denounces any claims that this is a PR stunt.
PayPal President, David Marcus, said that, with the dawn of space tourism upon us, we would not be using cash. This, he said, would require a new system of payments and PayPal is simply starting the conversation about what space-commerce would/could look like. Maybe now we can pay to get the hyperdrive fixed on the Millennium Falcon.
Death-Defying Walk over Grand Canyon Seen All Over the World
Tightrope walking plus the Grand Canyon equals lots of exposure for the Discovery Channel. On Sunday, According to Brand Channel, Nik Wallenda’s 1,400 ft. “Skywire” walk over the portion of the Grand Canyon – without a safety harness – was viewed in the U.S. and 223 other countries around the world.
The walk also generated a massive response on social media. There were 40,000 tweets per minute, most of which used the #Skywire hashtag; 700,000 tweets in total; 1.5 million streams on Discovery.com; and an estimated 13 million people watching the walk with baited breath on the Discovery Channel.
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Olivier Theyskens’ last collection for Nina Ricci showed to be truly original. Theyskens made his models walk in precarious footing with skyhigh heels with no heel. A shaky balance in conjunction with suits and evening dresses dusted with glitter and cut angular and spacey. Reminiscent of Thierry Mugler at times, this collection had a superhero vibe to it. The first photo looks like she walked through a gay pride parade and it stuck to her. I could totally redo that look with a trip to Michael’s and spray glue! Anyway, Oliver did some really cool designs for Nina Ricci over the years. I just hope his replacement will be as innovative as he was.
PS-HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!!!!!
TO ALL THE DRUNKS TODAY- VOMITING IN PUBLIC IS NOT CUTE! But this is!
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A Secret Desire
I want an affair filled with crazed obsession
and a Lust that dominates our very souls;
so overpowering, that we would rather be in Hell
with eachother than in Heaven with anybody else."
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Arthur A. Ciocca was the founder and chairman emeritus of the Wine Group, Inc, the second largest wine company in the United States by sales volume. Ciocca formed the Wine Group in 1981 when he and his associates purchased the wine assets from the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of New York. Since then, The Wine Group has grown to 25 times its original size and now includes the brands of Franzia, Concannon, Almaden, Corabett Canyon, Inglenook, Foxhorn, and many others.
The company won the Winery of the Year Award at the 2005 Unified Wine and Grape Symposium, a gathering of some 10,000 industry leaders with more than 500 vendors representing growers, vintners, and allied industry members.
Ciocca was passionate about education, entrepreneurship and the free market economy, devoting much of his resources to working with not-for-profit organizations in these areas. The Carlyse and Arthur Ciocca Foundation focuses on promoting entrepreneurship and offering scholarships to promising young students with leadership and entrepreneurial potential.
Ciocca entered The College of The Holy Cross in 1955, enrolling in the four-year Navy ROTC program. After serving in the Navy post-graduation, Ciocca worked for General Foods, Gallo Winery, and the Wine Group of Coca-Cola Bottling Company of New York before forming his own company, The Wine Group, Inc.

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This piece contains spoilers for Marvel’s Secret Wars.
Secret Wars is a very complicated event. And I don’t just mean the innumerable tie-ins, the ever-increasing delays or the steep learning curve for those not familiar with Jonathan Hickman’s previous Marvel stories. Rather, I mean that Secret Wars and what it was meant to do seem overly complicated. On its surface, the event comic was meant to shake up the Marvel universe, massage some of the problems that had cropped up over the years, finally merge the Ultimate and 616 Marvel Universe and to tell the ultimate Fantastic Four story. It was a tall order and because of how much was going on, it was easy to get lost.
Where Secret Wars soars is in the character study of Doctor Doom as God-Emperor of a new universe. Hickman gets inside of Doom’s head and presents a sort of King Lear-cum-tragic Arthur. We get the sense of a tired man burdened with a responsibility he thought he wanted. God-Doom’s monologues about the nature of his power and interactions with Susan Storm and Valeria Richards are some of the strongest moments of the entire series. A theme that develops a little late in the series – and that really could have used more explanation – is an examination of Doom as a somewhat good person. Doom defies the end of the universe and becomes god to save his world. And he does a somewhat good job. It’s flawed, and he sits at the center of the world in a selfish use of power, but he saved the world and he keeps it intact by sheer force of his iron will. He comes just short of a Peter Capaldi “Am I a good man?” a few times over the series.
I’ve said before that Secret Wars is the ultimate Doctor Doom story. His arc begins in becoming god, seizing ultimate power and wielding it judiciously before the world begins to tear itself apart. His arc ends in battling his opposite number, Reed Richards, and admitting to his hubris just this once; admitting that Reed is a smarter and better man than he. It’s a stunning role reversal for the armored, totalitarian leader with the “Bwhaha” laugh. It humanizes him, shows us the mortal behind the World Tree Throne. Despite being somewhat ruined by Invincible Iron Man’s first issue revelation, I still gasped when I came to the final sequence of Doom doffing his mask to find his face restored and the rich laugh that accompanies it. With all he did to save the universe and create Battleworld, he could not use his powers to restore his face. But his foe, Richards, could wield that power to fix reality and to fix Doom. And Doom remembers.
Marvel has made much of calling Secret Wars the final Fantastic Four story. It fulfills that promise in that, at least for the short-term, the Fantastic Four do not exist. Rather they are scattered the to wind. Reed, Sue, Franklin, Val and their Future Foundation students are now adrift in the universe, charting the unknown as Franklin and Reed begin to literally create a new multiverse. Secret Wars is the culmination of Jonathan Hickman’s Fantastic Four run from 2010. A story that begins with Reed’s quest to solve every problem in the world and now ends with him solving the ultimate problem: universal entropy. Hickman’s Reed ranges from caring but distant father, to brilliant adventurer, amoral manipulator and objective scientist. The Reed of Secret Wars is on a quest to save his family who, despite a cunning plan, he failed to protect. We’re shown a more calculating Reed, who will break his own code, work with a twisted version of himself and challenge Doom himself to get back what he believes is his. However, Reed doesn’t always come off as the good guy in the event. There’s a part of him that just doesn’t believe Doom would save the universe. And in that, Hickman’s Reed can often come off as jealous of Doom – a thread that began way back when Doom showed a paternal interest in Valeria. Where Doom believes he’s better than Reed, Reed knows he’s better than Doom. And that’s the catharsis of the series, Doom finally admitting he isn’t the better or smarter man and Reed acknowledging that despite everything, he believes Doom can be better.
Black Panther gets some wonderful moments to shine, but perhaps not enough emphasis. His fight with Doom is rendered in a series of splashes of larger than life action: A clash of a Mecha-suited Doom against a giant panther, a battle of wills as Panther wields the power of the Infinity Gauntlet against the might of a god. T’Challa’s presence in the series anchors the book to Hickman’s 2013 New Avengers run which set the Marvel Universe on the path to Secret Wars. T’Challa appears to be taking Reed’s role as top scientist and problem solver in the All-New, All-Different Marvel Universe from the books we’ve seen so far. It’s a bit unclear how exactly the new Marvel takes shape, however part of it is due to Black Panther using the reality gem. He finds himself in the past, in a duplication of the opening scene of New Avengers #1. It’s nearly word for word, but then doesn’t quite end the same. Has T’Challa changed the past? Are we proceeding apace from that moment as if Secret Wars never happened?
Esad Ribic’s art was incredibly strong throughout the series. I’ll always remember the first few pages of the second issue, with the Thor initiation, the first glimpses of Yggdrasil the World Tree turned into Doom’s literal seat of power. While the art does fell slightly more rushed in the later issues, with some storytelling problems, and some rather unfortunate images of a gape-mouthed Sue Storm, Ribic still manages to render fantastic images. Ive Svorcina deserves recognition for the muted, dusty red and orange palette of this book. It contrasts sharply with the stark whites of universal fade out and especially against the glowing white of God Emperor Doom. The final fight between Reed and Doom is a great show of color, fade outs and figures. It bespeaks the power on display while also showing us a battle beyond our comprehension.
It’s hard to pin down the book itself. It swings widely from Game of Thrones-esque epic with Thor policemen and warring barons, to Crisis on Infinite Earths with a Marvel spin, but it’s mostly the final act in Hickman’s slice of the Marvel Universe. It brings together threads planted over six years, which can be daunting to new readers but pay off wonderfully. The main series reads differently from any of its tie-ins, which feel even more superfluous than in other events. It’s more condensed, it’s more focused on a few characters.
What exactly the event has achieved for Marvel is a little murkier. The Ultimate Universe is gone. The few survivors folded into the main set of books. (One of the high points of Secret Wars is the payoff to Miles Morales gifting a cheeseburger to the Molecule Man.) How the new multiverse works has yet to be revealed. Much of the MU feels the same as it was before the event. We’re short a Fantastic Four, and Black Panther is poised to rise to new heights. Where we go from here will be interesting to see. In the end Secret Wars was a wonderful, complicated, confusing, unresolved, excellent, muddled event but a great story of hubris, power and responsibility.


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The next robotics frontier.
Robots have long demonstrated their capacity to enhance productivity in injection molding operations by allowing faster cycle times, reducing scrap, and slashing direct labor content. Yet pulling parts out of the machine and placing them on a conveyor or in a tote isn't all today's robots can do. The next frontier of injection molding automation stretches well beyond these basic functions to the labor-intensive realm of secondary operations.
Since decorating, machining, assembly, packaging, and many other post-mold operations tend to be simple, repetitive tasks, they often lend themselves to automation. When one or more of these value-adding operations can be performed robotically, the results can be dramatic: Both direct and indirect labor content drop. Robots perform most individual operations more reliably and consistently than human hands, boosting post-molding productivity. And robots essentially eliminate the time spent transferring production from one station to the next, further increasing production rates while reducing work-in-process. What's more, automation can save valuable floor space. Robots permit secondary steps to be placed close together and performed in an uninterrupted sequence, allowing redundant work-staging areas to be dedicated to more productive purposes.
There are essentially no restrictions on the size or type of injection molded parts that can be handled robotically. Applications range from tiny optical components to large automotive body panels. All post-part-removal automation applications typically fall into two categories: "Simple" applications for injection molding robots are those that can be performed by the robot itself using end-of-arm tooling and/or equipment that is mounted on the robot's traverse beam. In a "complex" post-mold application, the parts-removal robot typically hands parts off to a separate automation station. The functions performed in these "complex" applications may require more time than is available between mold-open cycles, and may involve larger or more extensive equipment adjacent to the press.
SIMPLE POST-MOLD TASKS
Nowadays, servo-driven, traverse-type robots are the norm for automating the "simple" category of post-mold operations, which are always preceded by robotic demolding. These applications are generally engineered to take advantage of robot waiting time in between mold-open cycles. As compared with pneumatic drives, servo motors excel in precision and speed and multiple-positioning capability, enabling robots to stop at several stations along each axis.
Degating is the most common post-mold application. The robot removes parts and runners in one piece from the mold, holding either the parts or the runners in the end-of-arm tooling. The robot arm then traverses out of the press and presents the shot to nippers mounted on the end of the traverse beam. Upon degating, the sprue drops into a bin or a grinder, and the robot traverses to another station, where the parts may be either dropped into a bin or placed carefully on a conveyor, table, or shuttle (stacking is also possible). Alternatively, if the robot tooling grasps the runner instead of the parts, then the parts drop when degated, and the sprue is discarded at the next station.
The ability of servo-driven robots to position themselves at numerous stations allows them to separate parts from multi-cavity molds. The robot can place different part types from family molds in different bins, on different conveyors, or in different fixtures on downstream assembly equipment. Parts from bad cavities can be isolated and discarded. Robots can also be programmed to automatically discard or otherwise isolate parts whenever the injection molding machine's controller signals that quality-related process parameters have not been met.
Implementation of less well-known, but increasingly important, "simple" post-mold applications is already on the upswing at larger captive molding companies. If the general pattern of robotics adoption holds true, these will likely be employed by an expanding base of smaller custom molders seeking a competitive advantage. Here are a few such applications:
* Machining - Simple machining operations can be performed by a drilling or milling head mounted on the traverse beam or floor-mounted immediately adjacent to the press. Holes, bores, slots, lands, and similar features can often be machined with the help of a robot more cost-effectively than adding complex core actions to mold tooling.
* Quality Control - Numerous QC functions also lend themselves to "simple" levels of integration with robotics. Dimensional checks can be performed with either go/no-go gauging, with a contact-type variable gauge, or with vision systems capable of generating numerical results. Gauge feedback enables the robot to automatically isolate out-of-tolerance parts, and gauging data can be fed directly into SPC/SQC systems. Other QC tests that robots perform include weighing and leak testing.
* Packaging - Bagging machines can be integrated with parts removal. Delicate or sensitive parts that require further downstream processing, such as optical lenses, can be robotically bagged for temporary protection. Parts can be bagged in single or multiple units or in bulk for intermediate protection or distribution, and even as final packaging. Consumer-assembled products, such as toys and exercise equipment, often require bags of various small parts and hardware. Robots can bag such parts very reliably.
* Other tasks - Relatively common, single-station functions include flexing of living hinges as they come out of the mold and closing one-piece snap-caps for liquid packaging.
COMPLEX JOBS TAKE TEAMWORK
For the "simple" applications cited above, cost-effectiveness demands that cycle times for the part-removal robot be determined by the press cycle - not vice versa. So if the secondary operations cannot be performed within that interval, it is preferable to pass the part off to another automated workstation.
The most common of these complex applications are boxing and loading trays and magazines. Boxing can involve varying degrees of complexity, from a single item placed per box to individual packages filled and arranged in cartons in multiple levels and rows. Depending on the level of automation desired, full integration may involve numerous stations to shuttle cartons in and out of the boxing station, to expand fiat boxes, to seal bottoms and tops, and to store and stack the packed boxes. Trays and magazines used to arrange parts for downstream processing or assembly can be loaded, stacked, and conveyed, or shuttled.
Robots also excel at assembly. Snap-fitting of parts is common, as are ultrasonic welding and adhesive bonding. Parts with molded threads can be screwed together robotically. Automated workstations can be used to place hardware, including springs, clips, and spacers, and to torque threaded fasteners. Once they've completed the assembly, robots can then aid in quality control by checking for presence and proper placement of features on finished assemblies. As a rule of thumb, as many as three assembly procedures can often be integrated near the injection molding machine. Beyond that number, floor space tends to become restricted, so any additional automated assembly procedures are usually located in other areas of the plant.
POST-MOLD ROBOTIC OPERATIONS INTEGRATION LEVEL FUNCTION EXAMPLES Simple Automation: Degating Drop sprue into granulator. One post-mold Flex/Close Flex living hinge. Snap operation is performed shut one-piece closures. by the parts-removal Multiple Separate parts from family robot or one down- Positioning molds. Isolate parts from stream device. bad cavities. Isolate parts if production parameters are not met. Place parts in separate bins or on conveyors. Place parts in fixtures or trays. Stack parts. Machining Drill, mill, degate, trim gate vestige. Quality Check dimensions with Control vision system or contact gauging. Check for presence of features using vision systems, contact gauges, or sensors. Weigh and count parts. Perform leak/pressure testing. Bagging Bag single parts for protection. Bag multiple parts for shipping. Bag family-mold parts. Complex Automation: Packaging Load and stack trays. Box Parts-removal robot parts with single or works with secondary multiple layers per box. equipment Insert Feed inserts. Grip inserts. Molding Place inserts in tool. Confirm insert placement. Extract finished parts. Serialization Deliver parts to laser or & Decoration impact printer, self-adhesive labeler, hot stamper, or pad printer. Assembly Deliver parts for (one to three ultrasonic welding or operations is adhesive bonding. Screw typical) parts together. Snap fit parts. Place metal fasteners.
Another assembly-related application - robotic loading of inserts into a mold for insert molding - differs from other examples of "complex" applications in that it adds value before, not after, the product is molded. Inserts are generally placed by the same end-of-arm tooling that is used for parts removal, but additional automated equipment is required upstream to deliver the inserts to the robot and position them properly.
Decorating and labeling stations - for hot stamping, pad printing, or applying pressure-sensitive labels - can also be fed by parts-removal robots. Stations may be integrated to perform art serialization by time, date, or sequential numbering using laser or impact printers.
When deciding which operations to automate, don't overlook opportunities for robots to work together. For example, two adjacent injection presses might each be equipped with a robot for parts removal. One of those robots could be a relatively simple pneumatic robot, while the other is a high-speed servo-driven model. If the servo robot has spare cycle time, it may be possible to integrate the two, so that the pneumatic robot hands off to the servo robot, which then adds value to production from both presses through a secondary operation. Ideally, servo-driven robots should be performing work during the entire molding cycle.
BEFORE YOU AUTOMATE
To get the biggest productivity gains from automation, it's important to carefully consider several implementation issues beforehand. For one thing, remember that today's injection molding robots are likely to last up to 20 years in service, during which time numerous changes in your production requirements may occur, and numerous opportunities to enhance productivity may present themselves. Selecting robots on the basis of both present and potential future needs can cost more but may save money down the road. For example, servo-driven robots, while up to 80% more expensive than pneumatics on initial purchase, are much more flexible for integrating post-mold processes and can thus become more economical in the long run.
The same holds true of today's sophisticated, user-friendly control systems, which can be reprogrammed more readily than older or simpler systems to perform different tasks. Purchasing a robot with higher speeds and longer strokes also provides more flexibility, allowing the integration of more processes within a given cycle time and work envelope.
You will need to select your robotics vendor carefully. It is important to distinguish between suppliers who are mere hardware vendors and those who are capable of engineering complete automation solutions. Even "simple" secondary operations, such as drilling, bagging, and degating, involve fairly complex hardware and software engineering, plus a solid understanding of injection molding production, in order to provide the correct interlocks, sequencing, and positioning between system components. As a molder, you probably don't want to act as your own systems integrator, trying to resolve conflicts between equipment from several different vendors. Instead, select an automation vendor who will do this for you, managing the project from the planning stages to the training of your production personnel.
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A DRUG that prevents seizures might help wean alcoholics off the bottle. Gabapentin was developed to treat epilepsy, but has now reduced drinking in alcohol-dependent rats.
A team led by Marisa Roberto at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) in La Jolla, California, injected gabapentin into the rats and saw a dramatic reduction in their voluntary alcohol consumption (The Journal of Neuroscience, vol 28, p 5762). The drug had no apparent effect on normal rats.
Previous studies have shown that gabapentin helps relieve withdrawal symptoms in human alcoholics who have given up drinking. This makes sense, as the drug mimics the action of a neurotransmitter called GABA, which affects the feelings of anxiety that can drive cravings for alcohol. But these new results suggest gabapentin’s effect on anxiety-related brain circuits may also help drinkers who are trying to break the habit.
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Ander Herrera is set to be announced as a Manchester United player on Friday after passing a medical with the Premier League club, according to Spanish press.
According to AS, Athletic Bilbao are shocked Herrera is leaving having finished fourth in La Liga last season, which begs the question why they did not lengthen the release clause.
Herrera will be presented as a Manchester United player on Friday having passed a medical on Monday in Madrid.
Marca also believes United will announce the £28.7 million signing before his release clause increases to £33.5 million on July 1, reported via Metro. Herrera is set to complete his move one year after David Moyes failed to bring him to the club, a situation commented on by popular freelance writer Graham Ruthven:
The deal represents a first, and much anticipated, foray into the transfer market for the Red Devils this summer. It remains unclear whether Herrera was on Louis van Gaal's list of targets, but United have captured a classy midfield battler if the deal goes through.
Herrera is an energetic, fully committed player who is more than willing to contribute in both halves of the pitch. He flaunts a keen eye for incisive passes, neat dribbling skills and the doggedness to harass opponents away from possession. When given freedom to roam, he is a creative player who can make a real difference with the ball at his feet.
The 24-year-old's price tag is certainly being frowned upon by large areas of support. This perhaps stems from Herrera's name not being renowned across the globe and his lack of appearances for the Spanish international side. Graham Hunter of ESPN FC believes United will have most likely secured a star:
United are buying a talented, professional, intelligent, articulate and aggressive midfielder who yearns to win trophies and to show his leadership. I think they have done well here. Details remain and, as we've seen before, deals can fall down even at the last minute.
But if all goes to plan, I expect United to get their man. He's probably the right man, too.
Fans will hope Herrera can make more of an impact than Marouane Fellaini, who failed to settle in after moving from Everton last season. Van Gaal is the right manager to get the best out of a squad that has struggled across the past year, and players like Herrera will help him rebuild a sense of solidarity in a currently lightweight midfield.
Sure, Herrera's name may underwhelm right now, but he has the talent and quality to fulfill a number of vital roles for the new boss. Herrera will be judged intensely when stepping onto the Old Trafford pitch, but he can easily shrug off doubters if he sticks to his natural game.


Want to know who the best football teams are in Eastern Massachusetts? We’ve got you covered.
Each Thursday, our Eastern Mass. Football Power Rankings will clue you in on the top teams, players and games, as well as highlight performances from the week before.
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DIVISIONS 1, 1A
1. (1) Everett (8-0) (1A, Greater Boston League): Quarterback Jonathan DiBiaso broke the 25-year-old state record for career touchdown passes, as the Crimson Tide opened Greater Boston League play with a 41-14 drumming of 1-6 Medford. DiBiaso threw for six TDs in the rout, giving him 88 for his career, three more than former record holder, Brockton’s Tom Colombo. All of DiBiaso’s touchdowns were in the first half, as the Crimson Tide jumped out to a 41-0 lead. The Crimson Tide will continue league play at Somerville at 7 p.m. Friday.
2. (2) BC High (5-3) (1, Catholic Conference): The Eagles began the Catholic Conference portion of their schedule with a 44-7 rout of 2-5 Malden Catholic. Quarterback Bartley Regan threw for three TDs, with teammate Gordon McLeod on the receiving end of two. The Eagles will host No. 7 Xaverian at 7 p.m. Friday.
3. (3) Chelmsford (7-1) (1, Merrimack Valley Conference): The Lions extended their winning streak to five with a 33-17 decision over 3-5 Central Catholic. Connor Brimley and Jake Mansicalco both returned interceptions for touchdowns, while running back Eddie Sheridan ran two in. The Lions will be at 5-3 Lowell at 7 p.m. Friday.
4. (4) Catholic Memorial (5-1) (1, Catholic Conference): The Knights defeated 3-4 St. John’s Prep of Danvers 26-7, as Armani Reeves found the end zone twice – on a 35-yard run and 72-yard punt return. They’ll host Malden Catholic at 1 p.m. Saturday.
5. (6) Lincoln-Sudbury (8-0) (1A, Dual County League): The Warriors trailed 14-10 at the half against 4-4 Westford but kept their perfect season intact with a 28-0 second half, for a 38-14 win. Chris Giorgio put the Warriors ahead and then more than sealed the victory with three rushing touchdowns in the second half. The Warriors will be at Acton-Boxborough at 7 p.m. Friday.
6. (7) Bridgewater Raynham (6-1) (1A, Old Colony League): The Trojans trounced 6-2 Dartmouth 30-6 on the road, as Branden Morin and Nick Schlatz rushed for more than 160 and 130 yards, respectively. Each back also had a TD. The Trojans will be at a 4-4, battle-tested Barnstable team at 6 p.m. Friday, with the winner taking the sole lead in the Old Colony League standings.
7. (8) Xaverian (5-3) (1, Catholic Conference): After three straight losses, the Hawks finally found their footing with a 27-9 win over 4-4 St. John’s Shrewsbury. Chris Calvanese and Maurice Hurst each had a pair of rushing touchdowns. The Hawks will need to be on top of their game to come out with a win at BC High at 7 p.m. Friday.
8. (10) Billerica (7-1) (1, Merrimack Valley Conference): The Indians defeated 5-3 Lowell 40-30 in a wild game that saw the teams score 35 points combined in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Nick LaSpada had three TDs – two passing, one rushing, Cam Slatton two – both receiving, and Byron Ramirez two – both rushing. The Indians will be at 5-3 Andover at 7 p.m. Friday.
9. (On the Bubble) North Andover (7-1) (1A, Cape Ann League): Running back John Iannone had more than 160 yards on the ground and three TDs, while quarterback Brandon Walsh added two rushing touchdowns, as the Scarlet Knights defeated 5-3 Revere 34-6 for their seventh straight win. Their only loss came in their first game of the season, when they fell 30-20 to Andover back on Sept. 9. The Scarlet Knights will be at 3-4 Peabody at 7 p.m. Friday.
10. (5) Needham (6-2) (1, Bay State Conference): The Rockets impressive five-game winning streak came to an end with a 49-24 loss against 7-1 Natick. The Rockets led 24-21 after a Mike Vespa rushing touchdown early in the second half, however, Natick would close the game with four unanswered scores. The Rockets are in for another tough test, as they’ll travel to 5-3 Framingham at 7 p.m. Friday.
On the Bubble: Weymouth (6-2), Andover (5-3), Lynn English (6-2), Lowell (5-3), Framingham (5-3)
DIVISION 2, 2A
1. (1) Duxbury (8-0) (2, Patriot League): The Green Dragons took care of business at 1-7 Silver Lake, coming away with a 34-7 win. Quarterback Matt O’Keefe threw three touchdown passes, while Don Webber and Jon Hurvitz caught two a piece. The Green Dragons will host 4-4 Hanover at 7 p.m. Friday.
2. (4) Dennis-Yarmouth (8-0) (2A, Atlantic Coast League): The Dolphins now haven’t given up a point since Oct. 7, as they recorded their third shutout in a row in a 28-0 win over 2-6 Plymouth South. Dylan Hodsdon caught a 47-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Matt Montalto and then took a punt back 72 yards for a score in the first quarter. Montalto added two rushing touchdowns in the second. The Dolphins will host 4-3 New Bedford at 7 p.m. Friday in what should be a tough test.
3. (2) Mansfield (7-1) (2, Hockomock League): Behind a 237-yard, two-score day by running back Greg Donahue, the Hornets weathered a ferocious comeback and defeated 4-4 Barnstable 34-33 in overtime. The Hornets led 27-10 with just over three minutes remaining before Barnstable went on its late run. Donahue scored the game-tying TD in overtime before Matt Bukuras hit the game-winning extra point. The Hornets will be at 4-4 Franklin at 7 p.m. Friday.
4. (3) Walpole (7-1) (2A, Bay State Conference): The Rebels bounced back from their first loss of the season with a 34-0 win over 3-5 Newton North – their third shutout of the season. Craig Hanley had three touchdowns in the rout, Shane Blass two. Blass also rushed for more than 200 yards. The Rebels will be at 2-6 Dedham at 7 p.m. Friday.
5. (5) Natick (7-1) (2A, Bay State Conference): The Red and Blue trailed 6-2 Needham 24-21 just after halftime but rallied to close the game with four unanswered scores for a 49-24 road win. Quarterback Troy Flutie and running backs Nick Lee and Brian Dunlap each had a pair of rushing touchdowns, while Flutie added another one through the air. The Red and Blue will host 2-6 Wellesley at 7 p.m. Friday.
6. (6) King Philip (6-1) (2, Hockomock League): The Warriors were on a bye. They’ll host 6-2 Attleboro at 7 p.m. Friday in a key league game.
7. (7) Swampscott (7-1) (2A, Cape Ann League): Quarterback Michael Walsh had six touchdowns – four passing, two rushing – as the Big Blue trounced 3-5 Danvers 47-14. A.J. Baker was on the receiving end of three of Walsh’s TDs. The Big Blue have a huge game at 6-2 Beverly at 1 p.m. Saturday.
8. (8) North Attleborough (7-1) (2, Hockomock League): Quarterback Spyro Varetimos had two touchdowns – one passing, one rushing – as the Red Rocketeers took down 4-3 Oliver Ames 27-12 on the road. They’ll have a bye before a huge game at 7-1 Mansfield at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11.
9. (9) Wakefield (7-1) (2A, Middlesex League): Dan Cardillo took the opening kick back to the house, as the Warriors walloped 2-6 Stoneham 37-7. Six different Warriors got credit for touchdowns in the rout. The Warriors will be at a surging Reading team at 7 p.m. Friday. After a slow start, 5-3 Reading has now won four in a row.
10. (On the Bubble) Beverly (6-2) (2A, Cape Ann League): After trailing 14-0 at the end of the first quarter, the Panthers went on to score the next five touchdowns on way to a 33-21 win over winless Gloucester. Brendan Flaherty had more than 100 yards and two TDs on the ground. The Panthers will host 7-1 Swampscott at 1 p.m. Saturday.
On the Bubble: Tewksbury (5-3), Attleboro (6-2), Melrose (6-2), Reading (5-3), Whitman-Hanson (6-2)
Best of the Rest: DIVISIONS 3, 3A, 4, 4A, 5
1. (1) Concord-Carlisle (8-0) (3, Dual County League): The Patriots jumped out to a 38-7 lead at 2-6 Weston on way to a 38-21 win. The Patriots scored all of their points in the first half before calling off the dogs. They’ll be at 3-5 Wayland at 7 p.m. Friday.
2. (2) Holliston (6-1) (3, Tri-Valley League): Running back Jake Frechette had a milestone day, as the Panthers beat previously-undefeated, 7-1 Millis 35-13 on the road. With a 152-yard night, Frechette broke the Panthers’ career rushing mark. He’s now at 3,109 yards. The Panthers will be at 5-3 Medway at 7 p.m. Friday.
3. (3) East Bridgewater (8-0) (4, South Shore League): The Vikings took care of business against 1-7 Bishop Stang, coming away with a 28-6 win. Four Vikings scored rushing touchdowns in the rout. The Vikings will be at 6-2 Abington at 7 p.m. Friday.
4. (4) Cardinal Spellman (8-0) (4, Catholic Central League): The Cardinals recorded their fourth shutout of the season in a 29-0 win over 2-6 Bishop Fenwick. They’ve yet to give up more than eight points in a game. Pat Hinkley and Dan Kustka each had a pair of touchdowns. The Cardinals will be at 2-5 Austin Prep at 3 p.m. Friday.
5. (5) Arlington Catholic (7-0) (4, Catholic Central League): It was the Bernard Lynch show, as the Cougars’ running back rushed for 240 yards and three touchdowns (all over 50 yards) in a 34-0 rout of 1-6 Archbishop Williams. The Cougars will host 2-6 Bishop Fenwick at 2 p.m. Saturday.
6. (6) Hopkinton (7-1) (3, Tri-Valley League): The Hillers scored five touchdowns in the opening quarter on way to a 42-22 win at 2-6 Bellingham. Alex Hulme scored the first three. The Hillers will be at 2-6 Medfield at 7 p.m. Friday.
7. (7) Pembroke (7-0) (3, Patriot League): The Titans shutout 4-4 Hanover 20-0 on the road to remain unbeaten. They’ll be at 1-7 Middleborough at 7 p.m. Friday.
8. (9) Bourne (8-0) (3A, South Coast League): Joe Epps had two rushing touchdowns as the Canalmen handed 6-2 Dighton-Rehoboth its second loss of the season, 22-6. The Canalmen will host 5-3 Apponequet at 7 p.m. Friday.
9. (10) Mashpee (8-0) (4, South Shore League): Jordan Keli’inui had more than 100 yards and two touchdowns on the ground, as the Falcons defeated 3-4 Cohasset 27-7. The Falcons will be at 5-3 Hull at 7 p.m. Friday.
10. (8) Millis (7-1) (4, Tri-Valley League): The Mohawks suffered their first loss of the season 35-13 against Holliston. They’ll look to bounce back when they host 2-6 Bellingham at 7 p.m. Friday.
On the Bubble: Westwood (7-1), St. Mary’s (6-2), Hamilton-Wenham (7-0), Newburyport (6-2), Oliver Ames (4-3)
Statistics and results compiled from a variety of media sources, primarily our local Patch.com sites and the Boston.com standings.


Denton County Health Department officials are again partnering with health officials from Collin, Dallas and Tarrant counties to coordinate their efforts to make an impact on the upcoming West Nile virus season.
A change by state health officials will increase the number of reported West Nile cases starting this year, allowing cases to be reported even if the patient has no fever. Previously, a fever had to be present for a case to be reported.
Denton County Health Director Bing Burton said the change was likely influenced by public health practitioners across the state.
“All of us in public health recognize there was probably a disconnect in the reporting last year,” Burton said. “We would observe someone, we would look at the lab work and see every indication of West Nile, talk with the family about symptoms and there again see every symptom, but because there was no fever, officially we had no case.”
He said his office had knowledge of some cases last year that were most likely West Nile but did not get classified as such.
“With this year’s change, we anticipate there may be a few more cases,” he said.
Burton said the county will likely see the same number of illnesses but will be able to more accurately classify them. The increased numbers from the more accurate count may cause the county to take spraying measures for mosquitoes, which carry the virus.
Dallas County Health and Human Services Director Zachary Thompson said the change should also increase oversight across North Texas.
“Increased vigilance by all of us will help identify and eliminate mosquito breeding locations throughout the area and also give us an edge in our collective battle against West Nile,” Thompson said in a news release.
Health officials recommend that residents follow the four “Ds” in trying to avoid West Nile virus:
* Dress to avoid mosquito bites by wearing long, loose and light-colored clothing when outside.
* Defend yourself by using insect repellents approved by the Environmental Protection Agency or the Centers for Disease Control and Precention.
* Avoid outside activities from dusk to dawn if at all possible.
* Drain all areas of standing water in and around the home, including wading pools, pet dishes and birdbaths.
For more information on prevention of West Nile virus infection, visit www.dentoncounty.com/wnv.
BJ LEWIS can be reached at 940-566-6875 and via Twitter at @BjlewisDRC.


I can’t believe I’ve been to Coachella four years in a row. It’s crazy how time flies, and it’s been very interesting to see the way the festival has changed even in just a few short years. What was once a festival that flew under the radar has become a media focus and totally commercialized; Modern Family referenced it a few weeks ago, Good Morning America chatted about it on air, and brands are scrambling to be in your face left and right, trying to get a piece of the popular pie. Continue reading
I may have style, but I don’t have a style. I love changing my look; one day I’m a bad ass business woman, the next I’m rocking a frock straight out of ’72, and the next I’m in all Gap. It’s fun in terms of clothing, but when it comes to hair, it’s not as easy to have multiple style personalities. Thankfully, hair chalk is here to save the day. Continue reading
Though the quality of this year’s line-up has been the topic of much debate, I couldn’t be more excited for Coachella. Though music is the true star of the festival, the celebrity scene, exclusive parties and most importantly, fashion, are close runners-up in terms of buzz. This year, I’ve prepped more outfits than necessary for lounging by the pool, traipsing through the polo fields, dancing my face off and partying until the wee hours.
It would be silly of me to completely spoil my looks by modeling them in their entirety, so I’m just giving you a sneak peek. You’ll have to follow me on Instagram to see daily accounts of the ‘fits, and tune back in post-fest for a full report of the weekend in the sun. So what am I planning? Continue reading
Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, the air is warm and the sun lingers longer in the sky. All of nature’s renewal can only mean one thing: the countdown to Coachella has officially begun! Though SXSW is the kick-off to festival season, Coachella is truly the place to see and be seen, fashionably speaking. Continue reading


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The city of Alicante is one of those unique places where you can still live without the hassles of big cities, but with all the services of these.
The town lives completely turned towards the sea with a large marina that has managed to integrate leisure and services in a very balanced way.
In a singular way and as an embryo of what is today the city we can visit in Alicante the remains of the Ibero-Roman city of Lucentum or its fantastic Archaeological Museum with the latest technologies put at the service of education and divulgation.
Following the wake of Valencia, the city begins to organize nautical events of international significance, such as the Volvo Ocean Race. For golf fans there are excellent courses very close to the city. If we add to that the human component and the rich gastronomy, the success of Alicante is served.
Neither the city lack a picturesque touch, the island of Tabarca, marine reserve and urban complex of singular beauty and history that should not be missed. The quality of its waters is unparalleled and in its streets you will undoubtedly enjoy a singular pleasure, away from noise, traffic and surrounded by a sea that seagulls watch from their watchtowers.

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I’ve recently launched a new UK based print magazine – I’m looking to promote photography, photojournalism, street photography, poetry and short stories. Issue 1 is exclusively my own work: I’ve wanted, for many years, to self publish a coffee table book with my own photography and poetry but as some of you may know, it can be very expensive. A hardback photobook, with decent paper for displaying photographs, would cost in the region of £80 so to make it more accessible I’ve launched a bimonthly print magazine and am looking for contributors.
Whether your preferred art is photography, in a street, journalistic, landscape, portrait or fashion ilk I’d be interested in seeing it. If you prefer to write poetry, I’d love to read it or if you prefer to write short stories, I’d love to read those too.
You can see the magazine online here or you can buy it by clicking on the Issue 1 cover image below.
If you would like to have something in print, like the look of the magazine and would like to submit, please do so by sending your work to firstname.lastname@example.org. I’d love to hear from you ! I have contributors sending poetry and short stories through and am looking for content for issues 2, 3, 4 and on and on …
I was interviewed on BBC Three Counties Radio on Thursday which you can listen to by going to 02:16 of the show here.
I’d really love to hear from photographers, poets and short story writers – so if you, or your friends would like to submit please share and send work through.
Thank you and look forward to discussing work with you !
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and I believe capturing the emotion and the story of the day and the build up to the day are as much about getting to know the couple involved and building a relationship and friendship with them. By doing this I am able to fully understand who the bride and groom are, what is important to them and what, together, we want to achieve from the images that will be a lifetime’s reminder of their special day.
I like to portray the day’s activities in a relaxed and informal manner. I believe the day’s story needs to show the fun and emotion of all involved, starting from getting ready through the ceremony and enjoying the first dance. A pre-wedding shoot is always a great way for me to get to know you but more importantly, for you to get to know me and have the confidence that I will record your special day as you would wish. It’s a great time see the venue and discuss ideas you and I have about particular shots.
If you are planning your wedding please don’t hesitate to get in touch – I love meeting and photographing people and am passionate about reliability and professionalism. I look forward to hearing from you to discuss your wedding.
Photographs below are a sample from weddings I did in 2013 …
Preston Bus Station is an iconic building that has (together with the car park above) recently received protected Grade II listed status from English Heritage and its’ future is therefore safe for the foreseeable future. After many years with the threat of demolition hanging over its’ rather majestic “Brutalist” facade, public outrage at the news drove local people to demand a referendum in September 2013 which resulted in 80% of Preston people voting to keep the building as it is.
Doreen comes into Preston every Saturday morning, when I met her I’d just been in the cafe having a cup of tea and heard a local guy getting irate at the cafe owner about the price of a cup of coffee. A cup of coffee is £1.35 in the cafe, that’s white coffee, no latte or cappuccino at Preston Bus Station, you can get that in the City Centre but at the bus station there are no frills, bells or whistles. He shouted that he could get a coffee for 80p “down the road” and upstairs in the drivers canteen it was 20p a cup so why was the cafe “SO EXPENSIVE?”. I got the impression he wasn’t typical of Preston and I wanted to get a human side to the concrete monolith. I spotted a lady who looked busy, you know, just a “busy” person, she settled down to wait for a bus and I sat down beside her. Within 5 minutes of sitting next to Doreen, I knew she was from Brownhill, she visits Preston every Sauturday morning to go to “the very nice shopping centre”. With a glint in her eye, and a flicker of a smile on her face, she told me how good value the charity shops were with the Red Cross shop being the best “…’coz everything is £1 in there” she whispered, just so she didn’t let everyone else know the secret. After shopping in Preston, she gets the 10:40 number 280 bus from stand 58 (there are 80 bus stands – Preston has the longest (with the most stands) station in Europe) to Clitheroe where she continues her tour of the (charity) shops. Once she has cleared Preston and Clitheroe of their bargains, she heads home to Brownhill, with a final stop at Preston Bus Station to catch the bus home.
I had scrambled eggs on toast with a cup of tea and thought £3.60 was very reasonable, and was just what the doctor ordered for me after my long drive north
Preston Bus Station is here to stay and for one I am over the moon it is. It is a stalwart to northwest travel – people were travelling to far off places such as Glasgow and London. There was an air of anonymity, there was very little interaction between people but what there was was light hearted and good humoured (unless you thought coffee was expensive at £1.35) and with its’ Grade II listing now secure it will be around for a long time to come.
Be good to hear your stories of iconic buildings or places near you.
I’ve got one brother, his name is Paul, and he’s 2 years 10 months and 6 days older than me – and I guess I was that annoying little brother, “Moi ?! C’est ne possible pas !” – well, OK, maybe it is. He was born in London in 1966, at St Bartholomews’ Hospital (“Barts” – WikiPedia tells me it’s the oldest hospital in Europe being founded in 1123) and it’s debatable if you can hear the sound of the Bow Bells from Barts so it’s not confirmed if we can call him a true cockerney, and I’m saying NO (maybe that’s the little brother thing – just there).
He visited this Easter weekend just gone and it was a great opportunity to catch up, and of course take some pictures for #Project14. Dad popped over with Joyce on Good Friday for lunch, bringing with him a leg of lamb to add to the silverside joint of beef we cooked and as you can imagine, we all ate far too much and drank far too much beer and wine. Dad does know how to cook a leg of lamb – I must take my hat off to him !
Alex is Paul’s son and always comes down to see us when Paul comes. The last time he came was to go to the Emirates Stadium to watch Arsenal play Naples in the Emirates Cup – a two day pre season friendly tournament used to sharpen skills before the football season proper starts. Alex was a Manchester United supporter before last summer’s Emirates Cup but Paul bought him an Arsenal shirt and once he’d been in the Emirates Stadium he was hooked and now talks nothing of Man Utd but all about the Arsenal – a job well done I say.
So there we have it – another chapter in the life of #Project14 – I used the Mamiya C33 and black and white film to capture some pictures in the full ethos of #Project14 but thought it’d be rude not to capture the Welsh Contingent (another reason I’m sticking to the non-Cockerney status – he moved to Wales around the turn of the century) for blogging purposes – I do like the way these portraits have turned out. I think I’ll use this technique again !
Get in touch if you’d like some family photos done – email me direct – email@example.com.
… came over to see me this morning to pose for and be part of my Project 14. I hadn’t seen him for a few weeks so I went over to see him yesterday morning for a coffee and took my camera with me to photograph him doing what he normally does on a Saturday morning. I got there too late to go with him to the paper shop but he was back and doing the crossword when I got there, always The Times crossword, he used to do the crossword in the Telegraph but that got a bit too easy so he moved on to The Times.
Project 14 is the project I set myself to photograph people and places that have influenced me or had a bearing on my life from day one in 1968 to the present day. I’m doing all this with the Mamiya C33 medium format film camera, using black and white film, developing that film and printing the negatives in the darkroom. So, obviously, Dad comes top of that list. I took a few shots with the digital camera which are on here today and I also took 6 rolls of Ilford Delta 400 over the two mornings so I’ve got them to develop and add to Project 14.
I always remember Dad watching Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy on telly back in the late 70s – he worked shifts and was never able to get to see the scheduled 9pm on Tuesday night but along the way he always managed to catch a repeat or rerun so he could get to see the whole series (this was before the days of VHS and Sky+ wasn’t even on the horizon).
So I finally got out with the Mamiya C33 and have developed the first few films. Something I never did many years ago when I had a darkroom was develop my own films but now I am developing and printing them all. These few pictures were scanned onto CD by Jane at True Colour Imaging in Luton for me.
After much testing of the darkroom and not getting great results I figured out there was quite a bit of light leakage and after plugging holes and removing bulbs from some rogue lights I am now getting prints that are showing some good contrast.


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Warren Haynes has announced new U.S. 2016 tour dates, part of his Ashes & Dust World Tour which is currently underway in Europe, making a return to the U.S. at the end of the year. The new dates, which include stops in Dallas, Austin, Cleveland, St. Paul, Knoxville and Albany, will take the tour to more intimate venues, a sure thrill for fans who will have a chance to experience the new music from Ashes & Dust up close and personal. Once again, Warren will be backed by the Ashes & Dust Band, consisting of progressive bluegrass trio Chessboxer and acclaimed drummer Jeff Sipe. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 13th.
The Ashes & Dust World Tour celebrates Haynes’ acclaimed studio album, Ashes & Dust, out now on Concord Records. The LP has brought forth a busy year for Warren including recent late night TV appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Conan, as well as his first-ever performance at the Grand Ole Opry, constant touring (including a few shows opened by last week’s big CMA winner Chris Stapleton), and even a special duet with country superstar Eric Church at the American Roots Festival. Listen to Ashes & Dust which premiered via the Wall Street Journal and is Haynes’ first-ever Americana/folk-influenced album and most personal to date.
On December 12th, Warren and the Ashes & Dust Band will perform at Warren’s 27th Annual Christmas Jam at the U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville, NC, benefitting the Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity. The event is sold out. One of the most celebrated and longest-running live concerts in the U.S., the evening will feature performances by Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Doobie Brothers, Joe Bonamassa, Dawes, Blackberry Smoke, Electric Hot Tuna and Bruce Hornsby in addition to Warren.
Feb. 17 • Dallas, TX • Granada Theater
Feb. 18 • San Antonio, TX • The Empire Theatre
Feb. 19 • Austin, TX • Emo's
Feb. 20 • Houston, TX • House of Blues Houston
Feb. 23 • St. Paul, MN • Fitzgerald Theater
Feb. 24 • Milwaukee, WI • Pabst / Riverside / Turner Hall
Feb. 26 • Cleveland, OH • House of Blues Cleveland
Feb. 27 • Lexington, KY • Lexington Opera House
Feb. 28 • Knoxville, TN • Bijou Theatre
Mar. 01 • Wilmington, DE • The Grand Opera House, Wilmington DE
Mar. 03 • Jim Thorpe, PA • Penn's Peak
Mar. 04 • Northampton, MA • Calvin Theatre
Mar. 05 • Albany, NY • The Egg Performing Arts Center

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Knight Rider Guest Star Dennis Burkley Passes Away
Dennis Burkley, who played Tiny in the episode Short Notice, has died. He was 67. During a busy forty-year career he amassed more than 130 film and TV credits, and was frequently cast as truckers, bartenders, bikers and rednecks. He … Continue reading
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Knight Rider Comic Art to Debut at San Diego Comic Con!
It’s the San Diego Comic Con this weekend, and fans of Knight Rider looking forward to the new digicomic series may want to pay close attention to Lion Forge’s panel on Saturday: Jason Johnson will be unveiling the first big … Continue reading
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Normally, with a game of this magnitude, I would concentrate solely on the coaches and players. But I can’t.
I just can’t.
Make no mistake: Sunday’s long-awaited rematch of last year’s NFC Championship is extremely important for the New Orleans Saints and Rams. Even though it’s only Week 2, this game has serious playoff implications since both teams see themselves as a potential conference representative in Super Bowl LIV.
Normally, I would say that the contest will be settled fair and square, by the teams, between the lines, at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (3:25 p.m., Fox)
But I can’t say that without equivocation.
I just can’t.
Not based on what’s happened to the Saints inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in their last two games, first on January 20th in a 26-23 overtime loss to the Rams with a berth in Super Bowl LIII on the line and again Monday night in a 30-28 win against the Houston Texans.
Instead of playing a complementary role and taking a backseat to the teams, the officiating crews under the stewardship of Bill Vinovich and John Hussey, respectively, wielded a heavy, invasive hand and unnecessarily became a major part of the story.
In the Rams-Saints game, Vinovich’s crew inexplicably pocketed their flags when confronted with obvious infractions at crunch time. In the Saints-Texans’ game, Hussey’s crew mismanaged the game clock. On both occasions, the officiating blunders worked to the detriment of the Black and Gold.
That’s not an excuse. Just the facts.
Consequently, I am compelled to introduce Sunday’s starting lineup — not the players but the officiating crew, including their name, jersey number, years of NFL officiating experience, college and occupation.
REFEREE — Walt Anderson (No. 66), 24, Texas, former college officiating coordinator, retired dentist.
UMPIRE — Ruben Fowler (No. 71), 14, Huston-Tillotson, retired fire fighter.
DOWN JUDGE — Tom Stephan (No. 68), 21, Pittsburg State, president and CEO.
LINE JUDGE — Byron Boston (No. 18), 25, Austin, tax consultant, Southland Conference officiating coordinator.
FIELD JUDGE — Lee Dyer (No. 27), 17, Tennessee-Chattanooga, sales manager.
SIDE JUDGE — Rick Patterson (No. 15), 24, Wofford, banker.
BACK JUDGE — Keith Ferguson (No. 61), 20, San Jose State, sales.
REPLAY OFFICIAL — Brian Matoren (no information available).
By the way, none of the aforementioned officials were part of the Vinovich and Hussey crews.
Let’s hope Anderson and his officiating crew bring their A game Sunday, do their jobs discreetly and make their profession proud.
Nothing more, nothing less.
Is that too much to ask?


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- Guided tour of Koh Tup, Koh Gai, Koh Poda & Phra Nang Cave Beach
- Speedboat trip
- Roundtrip transportation to and from your centrally located Krabi hotel
- Commentary in English
- National Park entrance fee
Four Island Tour
Barely any voyagers leave Krabi without taking in the sights of the Four Island visit, and it’s anything but difficult to perceive any reason why. For only a couple of hundred baht you can take a wooden long tail pontoon and set out toward the delightful islands of Koh Poda, Koh Tub, Chicken Island and the cove of Railay. It’s conceivable to contract a private vessel or even a speedboat, which is a vastly improved affair as it would allow additional time at any of the areas. Koh Poda, Koh Tub and Railay offer the opportunity to unwind on the shoreline and take a dunk in the ocean, while Chicken Island – which gets its name from the reality the karst itself is molded as a chicken – gives incredible perspectives and a chance to swim among the bright fish.
Koh Phi Tour
While it may not give enough time to test the nightlife and celebration that Koh Phi brings to the table, making a beeline for Phi is as yet an extraordinary day trip. Not exclusively does the principle island have flawless shorelines of purplish blue water and fine sand, it’s home to Maya Bay, a standout amongst the most well known and wonderful areas in all of south east Asia. Common visits will likewise take you to monkey shoreline, where you can make a cluster of hairy companions, and Piley Bay, a shocking spot with immense limestone mountains encompassing it and clear waters to snorkel and skip in. Phi’s little size means there are no autos or motorbikes on the island, and it’s conceivable to cover the entire island in only a few hours.
Only a 45 minute long tail watercraft ride from Ao Nang, or 25 minutes on a speedboat, lies the wondrous Hong Island. Instead of only a normal round island, Hong is celebrated around the world for the expansive tidal pond in its focal point, assail on all sides by imposingly delightful precipices. There are shorelines around the tidal pond and on the external edge of the island, however the genuine excellence originates from kayaking into the tidal pond itself, all while being overshadowed by the mountains around the edge. Fortunate guests may likewise see a monkey or screen reptile, as well.
Just 70km from Krabi Town are the hot springs. With water warmed by volcanic chambers where it counts underneath, the hot springs give the chance to bathe in warm waters between 35-42 degrees Celsius. It can get really hot, however not to stress – there’s a stream to chill in, as well. Adjacent is the well known Emerald Pool, a freshwater pool with a shockingly emerald tone that is staggeringly wonderful to swim in. With a sweat-soaked 1km+ stroll through the hot, thick wilderness while in transit to the pool, it’s an extraordinary method to chill and connect with nature, all while taking in the excellence of the environment. Try to visit right on time to maintain a strategic distance from swarms and schoolchildren.
Without a doubt the best place for making a plunge Krabi Province, Koh Rok is only a one-hour speedboat trip far from Koh Lanta island. Making a plunge Koh Rok resembles encountering a radical new world, uncovering fortunes, for example, brilliant corals and a wealth of marine life, for example, turtles, eels and perhaps the odd dark tipped shark. It’s likewise conceivable to swim as opposed to jump, or simply appreciate the shoreline and the fine, delicate, coral sand. It’s likewise the best place in Krabi to spot colossal screen reptiles, who regularly simply laze on the shoreline without a care on the planet.
Koh Rok’s shoreline
The best spot in Krabi Province for kayaking, Ao Thalane is a short drive from Ao Nang and is home to a twisting labyrinth of mangrove trees, which can be investigated through kayaking on the stream. Kayaking through mangroves, all through the sun and around the tremendous precipices that grow from the edge of the water is a lowering, tranquil affair, and the odd flashes of monkeys and shellfish on the branches includes some additional fervor. It’s a manageable method to see a greater amount of Krabi Province, and is one of the last genuinely undeveloped vacation spots around.
The Two Water Canal is only 34km from Krabi Town yet so couple of nonnatives make it here. The name “Two Water” is gotten from the way that saltwater and freshwater meet, and the outcome is glass-like clear water that you can kayak and swim in, turning emerald-shaded in the midst of high tide. The encompassing nature is a blend of banyan and mangrove trees that you can stroll between obligingness of a walkway, and is an area that is as undeveloped and normally wonderful as you are probably going to experience in such a traveler substantial region.


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For a while there, I was having a short debate with myself about whether it was better in Afghanistan or in the US. I have confirmed it, the US is way better. I told you it was a short debate. As I began my journey from Afghanistan back to the US, way back on December 17th, it was such a hassle that it almost seemed like it would have been easier to stay in Afghanistan and just wait to come home for good. I ended up getting home on December 23rd after flying, waiting, more waiting, bus rides, more waiting, freezing, flying, did I mention waiting? As I went through the hassle, as everyone does, you really do debate whether it is worth it or not. Well it is very clearly worth it. I made it home for Christmas, Thomas' Birthday and New Year's. I had an awesome time with family and friends and I would definitely do it again. In fact in a few months I will get to do it again, as I am now less than 90 days from completing my one year in country. I will explain more about the redeployment process in future e-mails (this is the process to get back to the states, it will be longer than 90 days to get fully released from active duty).
My time home was really great, not only did I celebrate Christmas, New Year's and Thomas' birthday (played laser tag), but I did a few other great things. The family went to Disneyland and took a long walk on the beach. Our friends Gordy and Linda found a new Jazz club in San Diego called Anthology; we had a great meal and with great music.
I visited WD-40, did some shopping, and Rebecca and I were able to spend some time alone at a hotel (thanks Jeff and Heidi). And finally, I spent a good deal of time playing the Wii with the kids, it really is a fun video game. Editor's Note: Patrick also was treated to really fresh sushi a la Mark from one of his BloodyDecks friends.
We also went to see the San Diego Big Balloon parade.
We also went to brunch at Azul in La Jolla, which was wonderful.
Although my trip home and back to Afghanistan was grueling, I did get the opportunity to see my family in Dallas.
First visit with Austin Wade:
It really was a blessing to get to see them as I don't often get the opportunity to visit.
My trip back to Afghanistan took the mandatory five days. I say mandatory as it almost seems like that is the required time to travel, five days home, five days back. On the way out we had a stop in Leipzig, Germany and on the way back we had a stop in Shannon, Ireland. I ended up in Kuwait getting back and, of course, had to stay there and wait for a flight to Bagram which took a day and a half. I stayed the night in Bagram and then caught the convoy to Camp Eggers on Saturday, January 12th.
I am now back at work in the "Stan", digging out from the hundreds of e-mails and catching up with everything that is going on here. Fortunately, the team here covered for me well and the fight against terrorism continued without me. It is actually better being here than traveling, so at least I have that going for me. I am now known as a double digit midget as I am under 100 days to go until my tour is complete. I am sure time will go by quickly of course not quickly enough for Rebecca and the kids.
Happy New Year to you and all the best for 2008.
Peace to you all,

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