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Even supporters of the Puerto Rico Status Act (PRSA), a bill pending before Congress, are quick to point out that it is not perfect. The legislation, which calls for another plebiscite vote in Puerto Rico, was developed as a compromise between a proposal calling for a straight statehood-up-or-down vote and a competing bill demanding a constitutional convention to discuss issues that have swirled around the Puerto Rico status debate for decades.
Criticism tends to follow compromises. After all, no one gets everything they want. The Puerto Rico Status Act (PRSA) is no exception to this rule. Critics and supporters alike have been outspoken about the bill’s problems.
Is Political Viability Really the Elephant in the Room?
One PRSA critic complained that the bill “continues to ignore the elephant in the room: the political impossibility of any legislation that could force Congress to grant statehood.” This is the opinion of Puerto Ricans United in the Diaspora President Alberto Medina. The Puerto Rico “diaspora” refers to people of Puerto Rican heritage who have chosen to live stateside. These individuals are not eligible to vote in the plebiscite provided in the PRSA, in which only Puerto Rican residents can vote.
What Mr. Medina is talking about is the political viability of a bill pending before Congress based on its level of popular support. It’s true that the likelihood of passage of any bill pending before Congress is small, including PRSA. After all, over 6,300 bills have been introduced in the House of Representatives so far this Congress, and more than 3,000 bills are pending in the Senate. It’s a safe bet that only a small portion of these bills will become law. Most bills don’t. Those that do become law often take a long time to get there and are changes substantially along the way.
The daunting political challenges that lie ahead of the PRSA are clear for all to see. When it comes to the likelihood of any federal bill passing, especially in the current partisan environment, everyone sees it’s an uphill battle. This dynamic is not hidden. No one is glossing over it. Advocates recognize the political difficulties of pursuing full democracy for Puerto Rico and yet many are trying to move forward.
Or Is the Issue U.S. Citizenship?
The true elephant in the room is the fate of U.S. citizenship in a new nation of Puerto Rico. There has been a lot of attention on this issue over the years, and many people still continue to want to believe – despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary – that it’s actually possible for an entire population of a foreign country to have guaranteed U.S. citizenship.
It has been said that Puerto Ricans who live in the states have essentially already voted for statehood with their feet. They have no direct stake in any plebiscite outcome. They already have voting representation in making the laws they must follow, and threat of losing their cherished U.S. citizenship is not an immediate danger, although they could become stateless if the people of Puerto Rico vote for independence, either with or without a free association compact agreement.
There are a lot of layers to the debate over how U.S. citizenship would play out in a foreign country of Puerto Rico. There are Constitutional angles, legal dynamics such as required changes to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), policy implications as previously pointed out by State Department officials, and, of course, any “Dreamer” knows the tough political dynamics of securing U.S. citizenship.
But no one is talking about these esoteric legal issues. They are the real “elephant in the room.”
After all, U.S. citizenship is prized among Puerto Ricans. As the 2011 President’s Task Force on Puerto Rico’s Status observed:
“U.S. citizenship is an extraordinarily important issue for the people of Puerto Rico. Although there are strong advocates for Independence who do not wish for continued ties to the United States, the Task Force’s engagement with Puerto Ricans demonstrated that most of them value their U.S. citizenship enormously. Any status option that could conceivably result in the loss of U.S. citizenship by current U.S. citizen residents of Puerto Rico would, it seems, be viewed with hostility by the vast majority of Puerto Ricans.”
If the loss of U.S. citizenship would be “viewed with hostility” by Puerto Ricans, supporters of independence – either with or without free association arrangements – have every incentive to try to add U.S. citizenship to their proposals, at least temporarily, and a compromise bill provides such an opportunity, even though no law can secure Constitutional U.S. citizenship. True to form, the compromise bill does promise current U.S. citizens the chance to possibly keep their citizenship in a new nation of Puerto Rico. The bill does not totally protect current U.S. citizenship it, but it leaves citizenship hanging as a navigable possibility, particularly under a free association arrangement between the U.S. and a new nation of Puerto Rico.
U.S. citizenship remains such an important issue among Puerto Ricans that PRSA lead sponsor Sen. Heinrich (D-NM) issued a separate two-page briefing document describing the proposed fate of U.S. citizenship under each option on the ballot. That briefing document is clear in a footnote that, for example, all of the details in any Article of Free Association – including promised U.S. citizenship – would be subject to subsequent negotiation between the countries. But this is just a footnote.
How Do We Know?
The PRSA does not explicitly “recognize, protect or secure” citizenship under any option except for statehood. It can’t.
As a state, birthright U.S. citizenship would be protected by the U.S. Constitution in Puerto Rico, just as it is in each of the 50 states.
Under independence – either with or without a free association agreement – Constitutional scholars remain skeptical. As almost 50 of the nation’s top experts wrote last year, “[W]hile both statehood and independence would fulfill the goal of self-determination, only one of those options would guarantee U.S. citizenship: statehood.” This recent conclusion is consistent with the expertise of leading legal scholars across the political spectrum over the years:
- Richard Thornburg, Attorney General under both the Reagan and George H.W. Bush Administrations, said in 2000 that “statutory guarantee of U.S. citizenship in the future without Statehood” would be “constitutionally unavailable.” In fact, he said, any efforts to produce such a guarantee “would frankly be a waste of time for Puerto Rico and for the Congress.”
- Walter Dellinger, widely recognized as a renowned scholar of constitutional law and one of the top legal figures in the Clinton administration, told Congress, that “to obtain genuinely permanent political union defined and protected under the U.S. Constitution, and to ensure for all times that birth in Puerto Rico will confer U.S. citizenship, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico will have to follow the example of other commonwealths like Virginia and Massachusetts and seek admission to statehood.”
The possibility of U.S. citizenship in a foreign country of Puerto Rico is also a legal question outside of Constitutional considerations. As previously covered in the Puerto Rico Report, the experience of the people of the Philippines, a former U.S. territory that became independent, does not bode well for U.S. citizens born in Puerto Rico who seek to keep their U.S. ties:
- Independence for the Philippines
- How Predictions on Independence for the Philippines Played Out
- What happened to Filipinos in the U.S. after Independence
U.S. citizenship is also a policy question. There is no U.S. policy supporting U.S. citizenship for the population of a foreign country. The State Department has been explicitly opposed, citing complications with having an embassy in a nation of three million U.S. citizens and related diplomatic challenges. As Robert Dalton, Assistant Legal Advisor for Treaty Affairs at the the Department of State, said in 2000 congressional testimony “We have concern about the proposal that would legislate dual nationality for residents of Puerto Rico, since it appears to be grounded in the recognition of the conferred citizenship on citizens of another nation, which is incompatible with the notion of sovereignty.”
Although the PRSA is explicit that U.S. citizenship is “recognized, protected and secured” only under statehood, it simultaneously holds out hope that maybe – maybe – if the stars are aligned just so, U.S. citizenship could be an option for people born in a foreign country. This claim is dubious at best under the U.S. Constitution, related laws, and State Department policy. Legal precedent does not support this theory. And yet the bill provides a thread of hope to any independista in search of a magic wand.
Continued U.S. citizenship of three million people in a foreign country is not realistic, and it can’t be guaranteed. That is the real elephant in the room.


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REGINA - The wind was blowing hard, so Jon Cornish ran hard.
With 159 yards on 24 carries, Cornish ran over the Saskatchewan Roughriders while Joe West and Romby Bryant caught touchdown passes as the Stamps picked up a crucial 17-10 win in front of 33,427 fans at Mosaic Stadium.
The Stamps improve to 4-4 heading into the Labour Day Classic with Edmonton, while the Riders (3-5) have lost five straight.
The Stamps had the 65 km wind at their backs for the first quarter and they promptly drove down for West’s TD.
The 34-yard strike was the rookie’s first CFL catch as he was dressing for the first time in replacing Arjei Franklin, who is out with an ankle injury.
On their second possession, Cornish broke off a 32-yard run to set up Bryant’s first receiving TD of the season.
The Stamps defence did the rest, holding the Riders scoreless thanks to some timely turnovers.
Charleston Hughes picked off a Darian Durant pass and returned it to the 29-yard line late in the second quarter. Hughes twice stripped the ball from Durant’s hands and once it was recovered by Stampeders middle linebacker Juwan Simpson.
The Riders mounted a comeback attempt with the wind at their backs in the fourth quarter. Sandro DeAngelis kicked a 37-yard field goal after missing a 48-yarder with the win in the second quarter.
Kory Sheets then scored his seventh TD — a three-yarder — that was set up by Chris Getzlaf 30-yard reception.
That was all the Riders could muster as the last-second hail mary to Getzlaf was incomplete.
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An inspirational, hands-on how-to guide for making and praying with beads, for people of all faiths and traditions.
In stories and pictures, this book shows how people of all faith traditions use prayer beads as a spiritual tool and a means of expressing their creativity. Every major world religion has a tradition of praying with beads and all are explored here, including the history and use of beads and specific prayers. Describes in detail and with diagrams how to make sets of prayer beads for personal use.
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"Part history, part missal and part crafting how-to, this is a treasure trove of faith and spiritual contemplation. Winston, an award-winning religion journalist, occasional PW contributor and avid beader, takes readers on a fascinating journey through the tradition of prayer beads."
"Readers will enjoy the glimpse into the ancient, yet contemporary, path to holiness that they'll find in Bead One, Pray Too, the definitive guide to making and using prayer beads. This book is also a must-have for those who love the art and craft of beading."
"Winston combines inspirational stories with hands-on strategies to help people of all skill levels. Line drawings accompany the beading instructions in part three. Included is a selection of blessings, prayers, and liturgies for beads."
—Episcopal Teacher, Summer 2008
"Winston provides a list of resources for beads, a bibliography broad enough for Crystals for Beginners and Garry Wills' The Rosary, and an invitation to join her on her prayer bead journey at kimberlywindston.word-press.com"

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Jupiter is the 5th and largest planet in the solar system.
approximately 143,000km wide in its equator.
Jupiter is 778,500,000km away from the sun, 5 times that of earth.
The temperature in Jupiter’s clouds is about minus 145 degrees Celsius, but the core temperature is way hotter, 24,000 degrees Celsius.
Jupiter also has a very strong magnetic field because of all the liquid metals under the clouds
it is a giant gas planet or a 'gas giant' its atmosphere is made up of mostly hydrogen and helium gas.
its surface is covered in thick red, white, brown and yellow clouds.
One of Jupiter’s famous and unique features is the great Red spot, it is a giant spinning storm, resembling a hurricane, at its widest, the storm can be about 3 and a half times earth’s diameter, Jupiter is a very windy planet.
Jupiter is so big that all the other planets in the solar system could fit inside it.
How Jupiter is and has been studied.
Jupiter has 3 rings, they were discovered by NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft in 1979.
Jupiter also has 62 known moons, the largest 4, were discovered by Galileo Galilei in 1610 and are called the Galilean Satellites.
Astronomers have used telescopes on earth to study Jupiter, (Galileo Galilei was the first astronomer to study Jupiter with a telescope).
Astronomers have also used telescopes such as Hubble Space Telescope that orbits the earth
NASA has sent out 8 space crafts to Jupiter, they Studied Jupiter’s surface, rings, moons and atmosphere
The most previous Space Craft sent to Jupiter is called Juno and it is still on its way, it was launched in 2011 and is supposed to arrive at Jupiter in 2016, Juno will be closer to Jupiter than the previous space crafts and will help scientists study the origin and evolution of Jupiter
Pioneer 10 completed the first mission to the planet Jupiter
Its mission Type was Flyby
Launched on 2nd March 1972, Passed by Jupiter 3rd December 1973
contact was lost in 2003 when it was 12 billion kilometers from earth.
As it passed through Jupiter's system, it transmitted Hundreds of photos of Jupiter and its moons, radiation of energy particles, magnetic radiation of Jupiter along with measurements of Jovian atmosphere.
Other Missions To Jupiter
Pioneer 11, Launched 5th April 1973
Voyager 2, Launched 20th August 1977
Voyager 1, Launched 5th September 1977
Galileo, Launched 18th October 1989
Ulysses, Launched 6th October 1990
Cassini, Launched 15th October 1997
New Horizons, Launched 19th January 2006
Sara Laine 8A
Jupiter rotates the fastest from all the planets in the solar system, its day is only about 10 hours long, while earth’s is 24 hours
How did Astronomers Gain Information by using Pioneer 10?
Pioneer 10 had different parts that helped scientists observe the solar system.
a charged particle instrument for detecting cosmic rays
a quadrispherical plasma analyzer for detecting solar wind particles that originate from the sun.
a cosmic ray telescope to detect data about the energy range of the cosmic ray particles as well as their composition.
A helium vector magnetometer for studying the magnetic field interaction of the solar wind with Jupiter and mapping the interplanetary magnetic field.
Meteoroid detectors to record to the impact of small meteorites striking the space probe.
and a UV photometer to determine how much helium and hydrogen there is in space and on Jupiter.
Effectiveness and Obstacles
The Pioneer 10 faced a few hurdles along its way through the solar system, its first was when it was after passing Mars, when it was trying to pass into the outer solar system through the unavoidable asteroid belt, even the smallest rocks about the size of a grain of sand could pierce through the spacecraft and break the vital systems, a rock about the size of a baseball could take out the whole spacecraft.
Pioneer 10's second hurdle was passing through Jupiter's radiation belts, Jupiter is a powerful source of radio signals and no one knew how strong the radiation might be or how deeply the zone could be entered by a spacecraft without its electronics gettting ruined.
Implications of using Pioneer 10 on the local or global community
we shouldn't use Pioneer 10 for our local or global community because it is a flyby spacecraft, so it doesn't stay and orbit the planet but just keeps going on. we wouldn't be able to use it except for examining space.
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Pioneer 10. (n.d.). - Mission, design, instrumentation, accomplishments. Retrieved May 25, 2014, from http://www.thetimenow.com/astronomy/pioneer-10.php
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Pioneer 10. (n.d.). Solar System Exploration. Retrieved May 25, 2014, from http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/missions/profile.cfm?MCode=Pioneer_10
Pioneer 10. (n.d.). Pioneer 10. Retrieved May 25, 2014, from http://space.skyrocket.de/img_sat/pioneer-10__1.jpg
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Ed Sheeran is set to release a brand new album in September, just months after releasing his previous album, Subtract.
The singer has been teasing the new album for weeks, and fans believe it will be called “Autumn Variations,” according to reports.
Sheeran has been playing three new songs at his recent concerts, and the reaction from fans has been positive.
The album is expected to be a departure from Sheeran’s previous work, with more of a focus on country music.
Sheeran has said that he has been “questioning” a lot of things lately, and that he is looking to try new things with his music.
He has also expressed interest in moving to Nashville, Tennessee, which is the home of country music.
The new album is sure to be a hit with Sheeran’s fans, and it will be interesting to see how he continues to evolve as an artiste.


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CAMBRIDGE, MA-Three members of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's outdoor track and field team finished eighth and earned All-New England honors on the first day of competition at the two-day Open New England Championships Friday at MIT's Henry G. Steinbrenner '27 Stadium.
In the javelin, junior Joe Texeira (Seekonk, MA/Seekonk HS) finished eighth with a throw of 189 feet, 11 inches. Senior Robert Yarbough (Fall River, MA/Durfee HS) was eighth in the hammer with a toss of 174 feet, two inches, which is his second best throw in that event.
Sophomore Krista Chauvin (Seekonk, MA/Seekonk HS/Stonehill) finished eighth in the hammer at 163-10 and also earned All-New England honors.
Freshman Phito Gondre (New Bedford, MA/New Bedford HS) won his heat at 100 meters in 10.86 seconds and qualified for Saturday's final. He also ran the 200 in 22.29 seconds, but did not advance.
Senior Courtney Testa (Hopkinton, MA/Hopkinton HS) finished 11th of 19 runners at 10,000 meters in 39:24.88. In the 400 meter hurdles, freshman Jacob Texeira (Seekonk, MA/Seekonk HS) finished in 55.97 seconds, and freshman Kainoa Culverhouse (Salisbury, MA/Triton Regional HS) ran the 110 meter hurdles in 16.07 seconds, and neither advanced to the finals.
"It was good to see Rob (Yarbough) put a good throw out there for the second best throw of his life," said UMass Dartmouth Head Coach Steve Gardiner.
"Despite the fact that Krista put a little pressure on herself because she is ranked high in the hammer and has a chance to go to nationals, she still came through and threw within about a foot of her best throw," said UMass Dartmouth Assistant Coach Jon Hird. "She stood in with some good throwers. This is the first time Courtney has run 10,000 meters. Once she got the fourth mile out of the way, she picked it up and ran well."
The meet will conclude Saturday.
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Creating Capitol Hill, Place, Proprietors, and People recounts Capitol Hill's convoluted and fascinating history. In four essays the story is revealed, recounted, and unraveled.
The book details the creativity and dedication of the men who led in the early years, particularly Daniel Carroll of Duddington and Thomas Law. Their willingness to provide the leadership and take the risks in this amazing story is clear in the details. What got built in the early years is due to these men, and not to attention from the national government. The streets, the bridges, the canals, the markets, the hotels, the houses, the rental spaces both business and residential – even the wooden cabins for free African Americans who could not afford more – were organized and built by these two men in particular.
This book explains how settling the federal government in Washington, DC was a public-private partnership: the original proprietors surrendered half of their land with the reasonable expectation that the remainder would significantly increase in value. Much like the idea advocated in James Madison’s famous essay Federalist #10, it was believed that expanding the number of stakeholders in the venture would bolster its chances of ultimate success. With both the proprietors and commissioners, George Washington trusted “enlightened self-interest” would yield optimal results.
The concluding essay entitled “Capitol Neighbors” is a multifaceted account of how, beginning in the late 1790s, Daniel Carroll of Duddington, joined by Anglo-Indian émigré investor Thomas Law, created a fledgling community to serve several Congresses beginning in 1800. This overview reveals many ways and means by which one great American city was born.
About the Authors
Donald R. Kennon is the former chief historian and vice president of the United States Capitol Historical Society. He is the editor of the Ohio University Press series Perspectives on the History of Congress, 1789–1801.
Don Alexander Hawkins is an architect and a nearly life-long resident and student of Washington. He began mapping aspects of the city’s early history while earning a Master’s Degree in Urban Design at Catholic University. He has lectured widely on Washington’s beginnings and writes occasionally on its major unbuilt projects in Washington History Magazine. He is presently writing and drawing a book, Washington’s L’Enfant Plan: Described and Deconstructed, for early publication.
Charles Carroll Carter, born in Philadelphia and a longtime resident of Washington, D.C., is a descendant of three important American families: Carrolls, Carters, and Lees. Educated at Portsmouth Priory, later Abbey, in Rhode Island, he is a graduate of Georgetown Preparatory School (1945) and the University of Notre Dame (1949). He earned an MBA from American University in 1959. Carroll served as a commissioned officer during the Korean War. In 1969, he joined the newly-formed U.S. Department of Transportation, and later became special assistant to the secretary. In 1974, he became the founder, publisher, and editor of Mass Transit magazine, a monthly international periodical concerning all aspects of urban transportation.
Pamela Scott is an independent scholar who has been researching, teaching, lecturing, curating exhibits, and writing about the national capital’s architectural history, planning, and landscape for more than four decades. The Capitol has been at the center of Scott’s research, teaching, and writing. Articles on Stephen Hallet (1992), Charles Bulfinch (2000), Benjamin Henry Latrobe (2016), and John Trumbull (2017) have delved into the contributions of these key individuals. Her 1993 exhibit at the Library of Congress resulted in her exploration of the Capitol’s early architecture in Temple of Liberty (1995). “Capitol Square: Early History, 1791–1873,” Cultural Landscape Report (2011), and overview of Capitol’s changing landscape, will lead to future detailed studies of its horticultural tradition.

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As law enforcement agencies struggle to recruit new officers, they must find ways to present the more challenging duties as public service opportunities.
Cynthia Anger, Co-Director of Undergraduate Public Service Programs/Program Chair explains why millennials are a perfect fit for a career in public administration.
If you’re still sitting on the fence wondering if you should take the plunge and get your Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree, spend some time considering these pros and cons.
An MPA has been referred to as “a terminal degree,” meaning that you need no further education. Learn more about how you can earn an MPA, and your dream job.
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A total of three WAC teams could lay claim to unbeaten league records coming into Thursday’s action. At the end of the night, only one of those three still has a goose egg in the loss column. Considering that they have an interim coach and have had to overcome several game postponements and schedule changes, not many people expected Seattle U to be the last remaining unbeaten team in the WAC. The Red Hawks accomplished just that with a well-earned road win over the Abilene Christian Wildcats on Thursday night.
It took a while for both sides to get going offensively. The first points of the game didn’t come until over a minute and a half of the game clock had already expired. After the first 10 minutes, the score was only 9-6 in favor of Seattle U. Nonetheless, four Red Hawks would eventually end the night comfortably in double figures as Seattle basketball built a double-digit halftime lead and thwarted a late surge by the Wildcats down the stretch. The final result was a 72-62 road win that extended Seattle’s winning streak to six straight and moved them into sole possession of first place in the WAC basketball standings.
Seattle Redhawks Overcome Slow Offensive Start in Wire-to-Wire Victory
After the two teams combined for all of 17 points over the first 10 minutes of play, Seattle U started to pick things up offensively in the latter portion of the first half. A pair of Kyree Brown free throws around the 5:30 mark saw the Redhawks’ lead grow to eight at 19-11. Abilene Christian clawed right back into things courtesy of a three-pointer and layup by Ja’Sean Jackson in the span of 17 seconds. Seattle U’s lead was only three at the four-minute mark.
The final four minutes of the half began with Seattle scoring seven unanswered points. ACU was held scoreless for nearly two full minutes of game time. A pair of free throws by Jackson cut the lead to 28-20 with 2:24 to play before the half. Cameron Tyson would then sink a half-court heave at the buzzer to give the Redhawks a 35-22 lead at the break. The 13-point margin was their largest of the game up to that point.
The Wildcats proved to not be phased as they scored the first nine points to begin the second half. A three by Mahki Morris cut the Redhawks’ lead to 35-31 at the 17-minute mark, but Tyson would quickly respond with a smooth jumper to stop the run. The margin stayed between four and seven points for several minutes after that. Another Tyson three pushed Seattle’s advantage to eight at the 10:42 mark, but ACU was quick to respond yet again. However, a pair of Reggie Miller free throws around the nine-minute mark proved to be as close as they would get.
Over the three minutes following Miller’s foul shots, Seattle U stretched their advantage from four points back up to double figures. A layup by Darrion Trammell with 6:02 to play pushed the lead up to a dozen at 55-43. Abilene Christian failed to get the margin below seven points the rest of the way. Tyson knocked down five of six foul shots over the final 1:12 to preserve the win for Seattle basketball.
Big Three Shine in Win for Seattle U Basketball
Coming into Thursday’s contest, each of Cameron Tyson, Darrion Trammell and Riley Grigsby was averaging over 13 points per game. Even in a matchup against the second-best scoring defense in the WAC, Seattle U’s big three delivered once again. Tyson finished with 20 points including a trio of made three-pointers to lead all scorers. Grigsby (15 points) and Trammell (14) weren’t far behind. Trammell knocked down 10 of 12 free-throw attempts and added six boards, five assists and four steals to his impressive overall line. Kyree Brown also provided Seattle with 12 points off the bench.
The ability of their three best scorers to step up and take charge of what started out as a horrible offensive game for both teams proved to be the difference for Seattle U. The Redhawks also nearly doubled up the Wildcats in free-throw attempts (31-16). Of course, foul shots are only beneficial if you can convert on them and Seattle certainly did that, shooting better than 80% as a team.
With the win, Seattle basketball is now the only remaining unbeaten team in WAC basketball conference play. A 5-0 record in the conference combines with a 14-4 mark on the season overall. Interim head coach Chris Victor deserves a ton of credit for keeping the team together throughout the various challenges they were dealt earlier in the season.
Slumping Abilene Christian Suffers Fifth Straight Defeat
The 62 points that Abilene Christian basketball scored in Thursday’s loss were over 15 fewer than the 77.6 the Wildcats had averaged on the season to date. For whatever reason, ACU has hit a brick wall since the start of conference play. This defeat marked the fifth straight for the Wildcats, albeit to five of the best teams in the conference. It also marked their third straight loss on their home floor inside a Moody Coliseum that is actively undergoing renovations.
The crux of Abilene Christian’s struggles in WAC basketball play has been on the offensive end of the floor. After shooting only 33% as a team on Thursday, the Wildcats have now scored fewer than 70 points in six of their seven league games to date. Despite doing several things well such as winning the turnover battle and finishing with a six-rebound advantage on the offensive glass, ACU was unable to overcome their poor shooting.
Reggie Miller (12 points) and Mahki Morris (10) were the only Abilene Christian players to score in double figures. The name that is notably absent from that last sentence is Coryon Mason, the Wildcat’s leading scorer on the season. He wound up with only nine points on 4-11 shooting in this one. Adding insult to injury were his team-leading four turnovers. It will be tough for ACU to win if their best player has similar poor performances in the future.
After picking up their sixth straight win and taking over first-place alone in the WAC basketball standings, Seattle U will try for a third road win in a six-day span on Saturday. To. do so, they will have to knock off a feisty Tarleton State squad.
Meanwhile, Abilene Christian will get another attempt to put an end to their losing skid at home. Brette Tanner’s team will welcome in California Baptist as both sides try to win their third game in the conference.


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During a recent Question Period in the House of Commons, MP Ryan Williams spoke about a significant rise in pet food when asking the Prime Minister about the increasing cost of living. Like most industries the price to produce goods has gone up since the pandemic. For pet food, this includes raw materials, processing, staffing, […]
Parliament Hill is full of pet lovers! This year marks our very first Hill Day advocacy event on Parliament Hill. Pets Canada put together a team of fourteen delegates made up of association members to engage federal decision-makers on two very important topics brought to us by our members: removing the GST on pet food products and including pets in the National Adaptation Strategy, with respect to evacuation planning.
We are thrilled to share some exciting news that was announced during the Pets Canada Industry Shows – our commitment to two crucial advocacy issues that will shape the future of our industry and the lives of our beloved pets; Removing GST from Pet Food Products and the inclusion of pets in the National Adaption […]
Leadership, mentorship, community, and advocacy work. These are the pillars that inspired the John and Kelly Ayres Philanthropy Award and the tenets of all the Canadian Pet Community Awards. Just over a year ago, we introduced the John and Kelly Ayers Philanthropy Award in our ongoing campaign to highlight the outstanding work our Pets Canada […]
It all started with a fight, followed by a crazy idea Three and a half decades ago a group of embattled business owners came together to fight a piece of unfair business legislation targeting the pet sector and they won. Bolstered by their success and support from PIJAC (US) The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council […]


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Yesterday I made a quick note saying that I had to spend some time creating my companion piece for this Kylo Ren art. I did spend an hour or so going over something I had put together with unexpected results. As I was unable to completely duplicate what I had created with the original Kylo Ren image, I pretty much did what I always do in Photoshop and that is go with the flow!
I came up with these two images and it’s not that often that I like what I create because I am such a fussy person when it comes to stuff I make. But I actually liked these two images:
Using a similar process to the Kylo Ren art, I created this image first:
And then I played around a little more and came up with this one which is using a silhouette rather than the “line art” effect:
Blue will forever be Rey’s colour plus I think it suits her because it’s the colour of the Resistance!
I spent time looking for the original tutorial that I partially used to create the line art effect and I couldn’t find it – even in my browser history for some reason it had disappeared! So, I tried looking for a photoshop action to replicate the effect. I managed to find a free one but when I used it, I didn’t like the result at all so I ditched it and just made my own.
You can create these image effects in photoshop with photoshop actions. Actions are good for a few reasons; one is if you’re not that proficient with Photoshop, you can use actions to create the same effects (which is cool). Or, if you’re really stuck for time and need something done fast, photoshop actions are brilliant for saving time. But as I have found over the years, not all photoshop actions will turn out the way you expect and in that situation, it pays to just do your own thing.
So if anyone wants to know how I made these images, feel free to drop me a line and I will do my best to help you out. Or if you’re keen to check out the photoshop action I downloaded for free, you can do that right here. See if you like the end result and do let me know if you use it in any of your own art as I’d be keen to feature it on this blog!

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- How many times can you reheat food?
- Can frozen vegetables be reheated?
- Why is it bad to thaw and refreeze meat?
- Why is it bad to reheat food twice?
- Is it bad to reheat food multiple times?
- How long do cooked frozen vegetables last in the fridge?
- Can you reheat frozen food twice?
- How many times can you reheat stock?
- Which foods should not be reheated?
- Can you get food poisoning from frozen vegetables?
- Can I refreeze cooked meat that has already been frozen?
- Can you refreeze cooked frozen vegetables?
- Can you refreeze meat thawed in the microwave?
- How do you cook frozen vegetables without getting soggy?
How many times can you reheat food?
Once it has been cooked, how often can you reheat it.
Well the Food Standards Agency recommends only reheating food once, but actually several times is fine as long as you do it properly.
Though that is not likely to improve the taste..
Can frozen vegetables be reheated?
Vegetables. … When reheating leftover vegetables, be sure they reach 165° F as measured with a food thermometer. To thaw: If the vegetables are frozen, you’ll want to defrost them before cooking in the microwave, and after heating their temperature should read 135 °F.
Why is it bad to thaw and refreeze meat?
When you freeze, thaw, and refreeze an item, the second thaw will break down even more cells, leaching out moisture and changing the integrity of the product. The other enemy is bacteria. Frozen and thawed food will develop harmful bacteria faster than fresh.
Why is it bad to reheat food twice?
Don’t reheat leftovers more than once. … Equally, the NHS recommends that you don’t refreeze leftovers. This is because the more times you cool and reheat food, the higher the risk of food poisoning. Bacteria can multiply when cooled too slowly or reheated insufficiently.
Is it bad to reheat food multiple times?
Kitchen Fact: While food can be safely reheated multiple times, the quality decreases each time. Reheat only what you plan to eat. As long as you reheat the leftovers to at least 165°F each time, the food’s technically safe to eat.
How long do cooked frozen vegetables last in the fridge?
You can store cooked veggies in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. If stored much longer, mold might develop.
Can you reheat frozen food twice?
Refreezing Previously Frozen Leftovers Sometimes there are leftover “leftovers.” It is safe to refreeze any food remaining after reheating previously frozen leftovers to the safe temperature of 165° F as measured with a food thermometer.
How many times can you reheat stock?
Cool and refrigerate the strained stock as quickly as possible (again within 2 hours of cooking). The stock can be reheated once from here. The stock can also be frozen for up to 3 months for later use, but again it is safest to reheat it only once after thawing.
Which foods should not be reheated?
Here are a few foods you should never reheat for safety reasons.You should think twice before warming up leftover potatoes. … Reheating mushrooms can give you an upset stomach. … You probably shouldn’t reheat your chicken. … Eggs can quickly become unsafe to reheat. … Reheating cooked rice can lead to bacterial poisoning.More items…•
Can you get food poisoning from frozen vegetables?
Listeria is unusual amongst food bacteria because it can survive and spread in cold temperatures. Contaminated frozen vegetables can be dangerous because: The listeria could spread to other items in a freezer; and. People may store frozen vegetables for long periods.
Can I refreeze cooked meat that has already been frozen?
You can cook frozen meat and fish once defrosted, and then refreeze them. You can refreeze cooked meat and fish once, as long as they have been cooled before going into the freezer. … Frozen raw foods can be defrosted once and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before they need to be cooked or thrown away.
Can you refreeze cooked frozen vegetables?
Many vegetables are safe to refreeze. However, they lose much of their texture, flavor and appearance even if ice crystals are present in the package. You may want to cook the thawed vegetables and eat them right away, or add to soup or stew later.
Can you refreeze meat thawed in the microwave?
Meat can be thawed safely using any of these methods: refrigerator thawing, cold water thawing, or microwave thawing. Meat should not be refrozen after using cold water or microwave thawing.
How do you cook frozen vegetables without getting soggy?
Moist heat methods of cooking, such as microwaving and boiling, have a reputation for turning frozen veggies into a soggy mess, which is why experts recommend sautéing, frying or roasting them instead. “The longer the vegetables are exposed to heat and water, the lower the quality,” Shepherd said.

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“A WIFE FOR MY HUSBAND” (Part two)
He couldn’t make it home that day. The following day, he returned with a friend who had accompanied him to the traditional wedding, only to find Adesuwa had left. All her stuff was gone, leaving Lakunle stunned. He had never anticipated that Adesuwa would leave him, he thought she loved him deeply and would never leave him but he asked for it.
“Linda, Linda.” He called for the maid.
“Where is my wife?”
“Oga, why you dey ask me nawh. You no sabi wetin you do.”
“Are you ok? I asked you where Adesuwa is you are talking rubbish.”
“Madam pack bag o, say she dey leave, as you don marry another wife. But oga why nawh because madam no born bekin. This one wey get belle for you nawh how you wan take know say na you get the belle.”
“Will you short up and get out of here.”
“Sorry oh oga, no vex.”
Lakunle and his friend rushed to Ani’s house; he knew he would find her there. Ani was more than just a friend; she was the sister that Adesuwa never had.
When they arrived at Ani’s place, Ani didn’t allow them in. “Please, Ani, I need to talk to Adesuwa.”
“Lakunle, how dare you show your face here after what you’ve done. To think I was rooting for you. When you were sleeping with Simi and she got pregnant, you didn’t bother talking to Adesuwa. You sneaked behind her to pay Simi’s dowry, and even now, after being exposed, you want to talk. Well, she doesn’t want to see you. To think I assured Adesuwa that you would do right by her. You’ve really disappointed me, Lakunle. I thought you were one of the good ones.”
“I’m sorry Ani. I didn’t plan for all this to happen; I know I failed her. Please let me see her and explain things to her.”
“Will your explanation change the facts? You lied, you cheated, you betrayed her trust, leaving her high and dry.”
“Please Ani, just let me talk to her.”
“She is not ready; give her time she is hurting right now and there is nothing you will say that will make all of this go away.”
“I know, but she is still my wife and I love her. I need to talk to her; I’m losing my mind.”
“Oh, really then better go get a therapist because you will have to wait until she is ready.” With that Ani left them and went back inside.
Lakunle was reluctant to leave but his friend was able to convince him to give her a day or two before returning to try again. But every day Lakunle kept going back, sometimes twice a day. He was lost, he loved Adesuwa very much and didn’t want to live without her.
After a week of fruitless attempts, Lakunle returned home late one night to find Simi comfortably sitting in his living room. He hadn’t spoken to her since the engagement and had avoided her calls. Upset by her presence.
“What are you doing here?” Lakunle asked.
“Don’t babe me, what are you doing here? You can’t be here; this is my matrimonial home.”
She ignored him and continued watching the TV.
“Linda, Linda” He called the maid.
“Yes, oga, welcome.”
“Who allowed her in?”
“Oga na Mami bring her for afternoon, she talk say na this aunty be your wife nawh. And oga me too by tomorrow I dey leave o because I no fit work for here again.”
Lakunle stormed into his room. When he got there, he could see that Simi had already taken over the room. He called his father and mother but no one picked up. Panicking, Lakunle realized the mess he had created. Simi had taken over his room, and he felt trapped in his own home.
“Oh my God,” he thought “what kind of problem have I created for myself. Even if Adesuwa agrees to come back how do I get Simi out of this house. God, I’m in trouble.”
That night he slept in the guest room but Simi didn’t care she had her wish. Linda left the next day and when Lakunle came back from work on Monday he was expecting that Simi would at least make dinner.
“Oh, so you expect me to cook for you. If you are hungry order a takeout or go into the kitchen and make yourself dinner.”
He observed that the sitting room was littered he asked why she didn’t clean up her mess. Simi simply informed him to get a maid. Lakunle went to bed angry and hungry.
From that moment his life became a living hell. Simi was the opposite of Adesuwa. Simi is spoilt and mannerless
Simi’s presence turned Lakunle’s life into a living hell, she was nothing like Adesuwa who was a loving, caring and dutiful wife. Sometimes Simi would go out and not return till the next day. Lakunle struggled to cope with her spoiled and disrespectful behaviour.
Eventually, Adesuwa agreed to meet Lakunle. He pleaded with her and said his parents lured him into doing it.
“Lakunle, you betrayed me with Simi, I will never share you with another woman especially one who has your parents’ approval. I cannot subject myself to that and I don’t want your child to be raised by a single mother. I believe that both parents should raise a child.”
“Please, Adesuwa, come back to me. I can’t live without you.”
“You will have to. Simi is the wife you chose, so I suggest you get used to living with her.”
Dejected, Lakunle returned home, regretting his actions. He cursed his weakness, lamenting how he allowed his desires to ruin everything for him. His involvement with Simi wasn’t solely about having a baby; it was because he was attracted to her, and couldn’t resist her advances.
Thanks for reading,
Watch out for episode 4.

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Pictures from Thursday at and around the Circuit of the Americas ahead of its first Grand Prix.
- In pictures: Farewell to Caterham, 2010-2014
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- 2015 F1 testing day ten in pictures
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FC: Patricia Polacco | By Mallorie
1: Patricia Polacco is an author who was born in Lansing, Michigan in 1944.When she was 14 she found out she has dyslexia.Also she didn't start writing books until she was 41 years old.She is an amazing and wonderful person.
3: John Philip Duck is about a young boy who finds a duck and trains him to do many tricks. However the boy has no place to put the duck and is not allowed to take him to work. But he takes him to work anyhow and has a hard time hiding him ,sooner or later though the owner of the hotel finds him, and is upset. So he tells him to train the duck and some other ducks in a month and if they all can do tricks then, he can keep them at work. He works hard and is allowed to keep them in the end.
4: The Lemonade club is a book about a young girl who gets made fun of because of her weight.But suddenly she looses a ton of weight. She goes to the doctor and finds out that she has cancer , and is very sad.
5: Having cancer also means she will to lose all of her hair. Her friend helps her get some courage and she goes back to school. She is surprised to find out that everyone shaved their heads to make her feel better. But when everyones hair starts to grow back their teachers dosen't. Then they find out their teacher has cancer and the rest of the story is about how they help their teacher feel better.
7: Thunder Cake is about a girl and her grandmother and her trying to over come fears.She does this by going outside and getting flour from the dark shed and milking kick cow when a terrible storm is about to come. But in the end they get all the ingredients before the storm comes and they make Thunder cake.
9: The book Rechenka's eggs is about a grandmother who paints eggs every year for a contest. One day she finds a goose and brings it to her house, because it's hurt. . But then the goose wrecks all the eggs and there is no time to make more eggs for the contest, but the next morning the grandmother finds more pretty eggs that even she could decorate.And Rechenka layed them. The next day she takes them to the contest and wins and has a wonderful time.


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2020 Water Spots Video Contest Winners Announced
The Regional Water Authority has announced the winners of the 2020 Water Spots Video Contest! Winning videos were among the 90 submitted by middle and high school students from throughout the Sacramento region. Students were invited to 'Be a Leak Detective', the contest’s 2020 theme.
PCWA is pleased to announce that the top 3 video winners were from our service area! Congratulations to Whitney High School students and teacher, Ben Barholdt, on your winning videos and prizes!
Judge’s Choice First Place And Grand Prize
“The Great Goggle Inspector: G.G.I.” by Aaryan Midha and Karina Salerno
Earns $500 split 50/50 between student and sponsoring teacher and a premiere and screening at local movie theaters this summer.
Judge’s Choice Second Place
“TO THE STREETS!” by Maggie Brodie and Julia Ruccione
Earns $300 split 50/50 between students and sponsoring teacher.
Judge’s Choice Third Place
“Case 007” by Lena Tang and Sam Berg
Earns $200 split 50/50 between students and sponsoring teacher.
Expert judges narrowed videos down to 10 finalists and then selected the top three winners for "Judge's Choice" awards.
The public then voted for their favorite to receive the "People's Choice" award. More than 1,023 votes were cast this year. Also notable and among the top vote-getters, from Whitney High School, was “The Conservation Interrogation” by Sarah Young and Madison McAdam at 190 votes.
Expert judges included: Monica Woods, Chief Meteorologist at ABC10, Kathleen Dodge, Executive Director of the El Dorado Lake Tahoe Film & Media Office, and Lisa Cuellar, Program Manager at the California Water Efficiency Partnership. Their selections were based on creativity, entertainment value, accuracy, originality and incorporation of the 2020 water efficiency message.
Teacher Participation Prizes
In addition, teachers that submitted the most eligible videos will be presented with Amazon gift cards. These include Ben Barnholdt of Whitney High School in Rocklin, who submitted 11 eligible videos.
The Water Spots Video Contest is sponsored by the Regional Water Authority and local water providers. Now in its ninth year, the contest challenges students to create videos focused on a select water efficiency theme. Learn more about the Water Spots Video Contest, water-wise tips and information about free water-efficiency services and rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.
All of the top scoring videos can be viewed on Be Water Smart's YouTube channel at YouTube.com/BeWaterSmartinfo.
About the Regional Water Authority : RWA is a joint powers authority representing two dozen water providers and affiliates in the greater Sacramento area. Its primary mission is to help its members protect and enhance the reliability, availability, affordability and quality of water resources.


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The property comprises a mid-terrace retail unit set out over ground floor level and rear yard areas. The premises are currently arranged to provide open plan sales space with WC facilities.
To the rear is a detached storage building with full height roller shutter accessed off of Nelson Road.
The premises are considered suitable for a wide range of occupiers.
Sidcup is a busy residential suburb situated on the North Kent border some 12 miles south-west of Central London. Sidcup Mainline Station provides services to London (Charing Cross and Waterloo), with a journey time of approximately 30 minutes.
The property is situated in a central position on the High Street. Surrounding occupiers in close proximity include Holland and Barrett, Costa, Boots and several High Street Banks.
580 sq.ft (53 sq.m)
The entire premises are available to let on the basis of a new full repairing and insuring lease at terms to be agreed at a commencing rental of £24,000 (Twenty-Four Thousand Pounds per annum exclusive).
Alternatively, our clients will consider splitting the property and offering the front retail unit in isolation at £20,000 (Twenty Thousand Pounds per annum exclusive) and the rear store at £6,000 (Six Thousand Pounds) per annum exclusive.

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Daniel Ferrandi is a freelance journalist who is working towards his BFA in Creative Writing at Full Sail University. He has written numerous contemporary action short film scripts and has had a short story in the same genre published in the Scarlet Leaf Review literary magazine in 2016. He has written and directed comedy and news skits for his high school’s broadcasters’ club. Daniel has been editing videos for years and loves creating video content. He enjoys both scaring and informing his immediate family with his writing and videos.
Published: February 10, 2018.
Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
This E-book is a collection of four short/flash fiction stories penned by Daniel Ferrandi. These stories cover suspense, sci-fi, cosmic horror, comedy, and fantasy. Each story is of varying complexity and offers a wealth of reread value.


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What does Clomipramine treat?
Clomipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant prescribed for those suffering from obsessive–compulsive disorder which makes them carry out repetitive behaviors and generates recurrent thoughts. This medication alters the chemicals in the brain and helps to decrease obsessive thoughts and acts. Your physician may use this to treat other ailments based on their discretion.
Possible Side Effects
Clomipramine might have some side effects but it’s not possible to anticipate them. It does not have any major side effects and the minor ones that may occur are temporary. In rare cases, there might be major side effects and immediate medical attention must be sought.
Some of the possible side effects could be dizziness, indigestion, constipation, dry mouth, blurred vision, nausea and tremors. Serious side effects that could occur are chest pain, depression, sudden headache, excess urination, fainting and vision problems. This is not the complete list though.
In case, there is a change in intensity of side effects or if any new side effects develop, make sure you consult your doctor.
Follow the Clomipramine dosage prescribed by your physician. The dosage could vary based on individual patient requirements. Always follow your physician’s instructions or go by the directions on the prescription drug label. Make sure you have it with a whole glass of water.
Missed a dose?
Take it immediately once you remember. In case, this time falls close to the next dosage, skip it and get back to the prescribed schedule. Never take a double dose unless your physician specifically directs you to do so.
Don’t waste any time and seek immediate medical attention.
Drug interactions must be considered before starting to take any kind of drug. Drug interactions might happen either when Clomipramine is taken along with another drug or with particular foods. To prevent any kind of negative interaction, make sure you inform your doctor of any drugs you are taking including non-prescription medication, OTCs, health supplements like vitamins, minerals, herbal medicine, drinks with caffeine and alcohol, illegal drugs, smoking habits and so on which may increase the effect of Clomipramine.
It may interact with:
It may also interact with can interact with MAO inhibitors, thyroid medications, high blood pressure drugs, barbiturates, narcotic pain medications, antipsychotic drugs and tranquilizers. This is not an exhaustive list though.
Appraise your doctor of any medical conditions that you are suffering from and your family history of medical ailments. It’s important that you do not stop or start taking any medicine without the consent of your physician.
What to ask your doctor before you start on Clomipramine
- Can I take Clomipramine along with other drugs?
- Are there certain foods, beverages and products to be avoided while on Clomipramine?
- What is the dosage of Clomipramine to be consumed?
- How should I use Clomipramine?
- How will Clomipramine work on my body?
- How can the drug interactions and side effects of Clomipramine be minimized or completely avoided?
The health and medical information that we have provided are meant to supplement and not substitute the advice of your physician, pharmacists or other health care professionals. This does not suggest that usage of Clomipramine is safe, appropriate or effective for you. Always ensure that you take this or any other drug only after consulting your physician.


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Byron in Byron!
It was so good to be able to have a gig in my favourite town again – BYRON BAY! I recently performed there with Paco Lara as part of his Australian tour of his ‘Andalusian Guitar’ album. And we performed to a sold out, COVID-safe crowd in the beautiful Byron Theatre – I’ll be back there for sure! Thank you Byron Bay 🙂

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A new Brain&Brain hand-drawn animated short!
A special work-in-progress post featuring animation from Wooden Nickel.
Time-lapse video showing the process of animating a pencil test for 🐾.
A little hand-drawn animation for fall.
Brief time-lapse from the making of an short animation.
The making of an experimental animation test, from start to finish.


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Good People - Danny Allen
This video is about the demise of Small Town, USA.
To Danny Allen, dirt roads, fishing holes, family, friends, good times and country music represent more than just a way to pass the time, they represent a way of life...
A deep-rooted passion, backed by years of country living and time on the stage has provided Danny a way to bridge the gap between real life and the music industry.
Raised by his grandparents in Columbus, Georgia, Danny was instilled with moral values from a young age. His grandfather was a mentor to young Danny, taking him hunting and fishing and teaching him what it meant to be a man. His grandmother, a skilled pianist and singer, graced the weekly church congregation with her angelic vocals. Admiring his grandmother's passion and drive, Danny soon found himself immersed in learning the vocal craft. It wasn't long before he was singing at church, performing his first song in front of an audience at the age of seven. Earning applause for doing something he loved gave the youngster a new outlook on what life could hold for him.
"If you can see yourself doing it, you can do it. You just have to decide to put your heart and soul into it." ~~Danny Allen


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Texas Rangers veteran Shin-Soo Choo bounced around from Grand Chute, Wisconsin, to Tacoma to Buffalo in his first three seasons in baseball, so he knows firsthand how tough life is for minor leaguers.
So Choo is opening his pockets to minor leaguers in the Texas organization who are struggling because of the coronavirus shutdown. The 37-year-old designated hitter is giving $1,000 each to approximately 190 players in the Rangers’ farm system.
“I came here with nothing, but baseball has given me a lot since,” Choo told Naver Sports of South Korea. “Minor league players are the future of our organization. I just hope that they can fight through and overcome this difficult time.”
Choo, who was a teenager out of South Korea when he signed his first contract with the Seattle Mariners in 2004, shared a text exchange he had with outfielder Eli White, who played with Triple-A Nashville last season.
“Hey, Choo, this is Eli,” White texted. “Thanks for helping me out with the per diem checks. It is going to help my wife and I out a lot.”
Choo’s response: “Eli don’t worry about money. Just keep playing baseball. Let me know if you need something more.”
Major League Baseball announced Tuesday that it would pay all minor leaguers a minimum of $400 per week — plus medical benefits — through the end of May.
Choo, an All-Star in 2018, was slated to earn $21 million this season, the final year of a seven-year, $130 million deal with the Rangers.
Lou DiBella trying to find positives in a world without fights or baseball
Lou DiBella has a small list. He keeps it close because he’s never quite sure when a name will pop into his head. It could be when he’s lying down to sleep or when he wakes up in the morning. Or perhaps when something reminds him of an old friend or business partner from whom the passage of time has separated him.
When the name comes up, he writes it down and finds time in his day to make a call. DiBella is a phone person, craving the connection the extrovert has recently lost in his day-to-day interactions as a storyteller in the bar, a boxing promoter and minor league baseball owner, always glad-handing and engaging with everyone.
“I make a little bit more of an effort because I do have a lot of people that were really kind to me when I was coming up in the business,” DiBella says. “I’ve had mentors and people in my life that were very helpful to me, and a lot of them now, even if I lost touch with them, they are in their late 70s and 80s.
“You think about people, but … I think maybe as a country now that this whole thing has made people — has frightened people — into making [them] think more about how fleeting this whole thing is and our mortality and our own vulnerabilities.”
It’s one of the ways DiBella has worked through his own anxiety during the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.
He’ll pick up the phone and call someone he hasn’t spoken to in years. In decades. Maybe a friend from Regis High in New York or a reporter or renowned boxing commentator Jim Lampley on his birthday. Reaching out to people who made a difference to him started with a call he received from someone influential in his life: 89-year-old legendary boxing commentator Larry Merchant.
“We had a very, very long conversation,” DiBella says. “Philosophical stuff and remembrances and looking back, and he said to me, when he started to call, he said, ‘I’m calling people that have been important in my life that I realize I don’t speak to enough, and this whole thing that’s going on right now made me much more conscious of reaching out to these people.'”
The talk sparked the idea for DiBella to do something similar. He has also done this with his fighters, even before his conversation with Merchant, checking in when he can. This gave the 60-year-old DiBella people to commiserate with in an otherwise difficult time for him and so many other Americans trying to figure out their own futures without any predictable knowledge of what’s to come.
“When somebody calls you and tells you, ‘I want you to know I’m only a phone call away,’ he wouldn’t say it unless he meant it, right?” says Heather Hardy, one of DiBella’s fighters. “And that’s just — it’s not like everybody I know called me and said that.
“Lou did, though.”
“My professional life has come to a screeching halt,” DiBella says. “I’ve had to spend a lot of time working [on the logistics surrounding my businesses], but none of it has been productive or pleasant.”
That is not, DiBella makes clear, a complaint. He would much rather be putting together boxing cards or promoting Wine Up Wednesdays for the Richmond Flying Squirrels or Triple Play Tuesdays for the Montgomery Biscuits. None of that is possible.
DiBella’s role is in sports entertainment, and the two sports his company handles are in flux. After trying to avoid it in the first weeks of the pandemic, DiBella had to furlough half of his employees to make sure his business stayed afloat.
Boxing promotion, other than Top Rank, Matchroom Boxing, Golden Boy Promotions and Premier Boxing Champions, often relies on live gates to help fund operations. No one is sure when fans will be able to return. Many of DiBella’s 62 fighters have second jobs, and only a few of those, including Mikkel LesPierre, who works full-time in data collection at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York, still have steady income from their non-boxing gigs.
Minor league baseball has its own issues separate from the COVID-19 pandemic. Minor league baseball is potentially contracting and, perhaps more than boxing, relies on fans in the stands to pay bills. DiBella knows getting people to care about the possible future of minor league baseball in a time when American unemployment rates are at the highest levels since the Great Depression is probably unrealistic.
But these are still jobs — and teams — that will be lost. In boxing, DiBella had to cancel two cards due to the pandemic, and 13 of his fighters who were on cards not promoted by him also had their bouts scratched. He had to furlough 50% of his minor league baseball staff along with part of his boxing staff, although he’s hopeful to bring some of his furloughed boxing employees back soon.
He also doesn’t know the future of his minor league baseball clubs. He believes they won’t be part of a contraction, but he hasn’t been told that with certainty.
“I worked in boxing the last 30 years. The minor league baseball business, for me, in the last 16 years, 17 years I’ve been involved in it, has been like my happy place, like a respite,” DiBella says. “And now, facing, looking at no season, facing that in two different cities because I run two different teams, and then at the same time having these issues unsettled between Major League Baseball and minor league baseball, it’s just, it’s like an overdose of uncertainty, an overdose of anxiety, and that’s not healthy.
“It’s not healthy when you’re not in a pandemic. But it’s certainly not healthy when you are.”
To try to alleviate the stress of the unknown, DiBella gets in his car and drives the half-mile from his Long Island home to the Long Island Sound. He opens up his newspaper or listens to Howard Stern on the radio or a copy of a Grateful Dead concert he received on CD in the mail — part of being an “old school guy.”
It’s his escape, an environment change in a time when he can’t see friends or socialize. It gives him a break from the business stress and from binge watching “The Wire,” “Ozark” and “Marvel’s Luke Cage.”
He has rediscovered a love of cooking, using garlic, onions and tomatoes to make “some mean pasta sauces.” On Easter, he made racks of lamb and delivered them to his mother and sister’s homes, leaving them on porches and saying hello from a distance.
He does it to pass the time because there’s not much he can do in his business. To help his fighters, he has offered interest-free loans against future purses if they need help in the pandemic. He started those calls almost as soon as New York started to shut down.
“He called me and said, ‘I know it’s just you and Annie, you know, I know you’re a single mom,” Hardy says. “If you need anything, call me and I’ll wire you money, no questions asked.”
The call came unprompted, and Hardy said while she didn’t take DiBella up on his offer, the two have been in contact every week, often with her texting him, “Checking in. Are you alive?”
DiBella said while he’s willing to help, he knows he is somewhat limited because he has no revenue coming in, either. DiBella says his fighters understand the situation. He knows they all want to fight as soon as possible, but they aren’t haranguing him on particulars. Hardy said she hasn’t asked him about potentially fighting because she understands the situation he and other promoters are in.
Since Top Rank announced boxing would return in June on ESPN, DiBella has gotten a handful of his fighters on potential upcoming cards. He tells his fighters now if they are offered a fight on another promoter’s card, and it makes sense, to take it, because he doesn’t know how long it’ll be before another contract comes along. So far, DiBella said five of his six fighters who have been offered fights have accepted.
“They get it,” DiBella says. “… Now they understand the marketplace. They understand the situation, and they are able to make a reasoned decision. Believe me, if a guy turns down a fight now, I’m saying to them, ‘OK, just understand you have to take care of yourself and you may not be able to fight for a considerable period of time if you don’t take this particular fight.’
“I think people, what I’ve been gathering so far, is people are doing their best to understand the reality.”
A lot of fighters, across promotions and promoters, do want to fight. So it’s part of the reason DiBella is offering this advice. Plus, many of the fights his fighters are being offered are challenging ones, where if they win it could advance their careers.
He hasn’t been able to plan his own cards yet, but he said once things settle down he is going to continue to be creative to try to find ways to put on a card of his own.
“I’m planning, when things settle down a little bit, I’m going to contact the people at MSG and MSG Network, Sportsnet New York where I’ve done my series in the past,” DiBella says. “Contact some of the local New York television affiliates and see if we can get, maybe, a local grassroots New York show involving all New York fighters here.
“But in all likelihood I don’t think that would happen until August, September at the earliest. At least in the New York area right now, they are a little bit premature.”
When another promoter calls to check in or DiBella has a conversation with someone on his list in boxing, it has been largely conceptual discussions except for a handful of talks during which he has been able to land fighters on cards. In New York, at least, it’s still too soon to really plan. About when they think — when they hope — it’ll get back to some semblance of normal. How it might work. Concrete plans aren’t helpful. Everything is fluid.
Thinking about it too much — about the futures of his fighters, baseball employees and even himself — is added anxiety he doesn’t want because he can’t change any of it. DiBella just turned 60. He has lost friends to the pandemic, and he has had a lot of time on his hands to reflect. It has made him realize what he appreciates. There’s his family. His health. And his profession, which he’s hoping to get back to.
“You realize at a time like then when you work in sports how much of our lives, personally, professionally, in every way circles around our love for sports,” DiBella says. “Take away sports, take away your ability to go to a restaurant or a bar and hang out with your friends and hang out and tell stories, and what do you have left?”
Tampa Bay Rays open Tropicana Field for limited workouts
“It was good to see some smiling faces,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said on a video conference call with reporters after the workouts.
Those in attendance played catch, took part in conditioning exercises and worked out in a makeshift weight room on the field, Cash said. He said everyone at the facility was wearing a mask, but the players were allowed to take them off while they were working out.
“It was good to see new faces,” Meadows told reporters on the call. “It’s been a while since we’ve got to see each other and hang out and be on a routine. So today was good to have that little change of scenery.”
Cash said everyone taking part — players and staff — had their temperatures taken and were asked medical questions before being approved to enter the facility.
“Obviously the main priority is being safe and stuff like that,” Meadows said. “We’ll take anything that we need to do, any precaution we need to take just to get out there and play again. I think a lot of guys can say the same thing. … I trust MLB, I trust the union just to gather a plan together to keep us safe.”
The Houston Astros also announced that they would allow players access to Minute Maid Park and their spring training facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, beginning Monday.
“Our top priority remains the safety of our players, staff, and their families. That will never change,” Astros general manager James Click said in a statement. “It’s exciting and a very positive step for our players to return to our facilities, even on a limited basis. This will give our players the benefit of receiving individual attention from our staff, who can provide professionalism and expertise. That is significant.”
The Astros said in their announcement that all personnel entering the facilities would be screened and cleared by medical professionals and that no more than four players could be in the facility at one time.
Additionally, each pitcher will be provided with his own set of baseballs for bullpen sessions. Players must wear masks when not working out, and coaches and staff must wear personal protective equipment at all times.
Neither the Rays nor the Astros will open the workouts to the media or to spectators.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Ex-Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang suspended one year by KBO for past DUIs
Kang, 33, also was ordered to complete 300 hours of community service during Monday’s hearing, which he did not attend because he is in the United States. Attorney Kim Sun-woong represented Kang, telling the Yonhap News Agency that his client is “extremely sorry to have caused trouble and that he would keep giving back to the community.”
His suspension will begin once he signs with a KBO team. The Kiwoom Heroes, for whom he played during his last season in the league in 2014 when they were the Nexen Heroes, still own his rights. A team official told the Yonhap News Agency that it was “premature” to discuss Kang’s future, indicating that Kang had not yet contacted the club. Kiwoom would have to give Kang permission to sign with another team in the league.
Kang, who was released by the Pirates last year after four seasons with the team, applied for reinstatement to the KBO from the league’s voluntary retired list last week. He issued an apology through the Leeco Sports Agency, which represents him, following the KBO’s ruling Monday.
“Over time, I came to realize just how important baseball is to me,” Kang said, according to the Yonhap News Agency. “I took putting on a uniform and getting on the field for granted, and I was a fool not to see how precious that was. I know I don’t deserve to be saying this, but I would love one final opportunity to play baseball.”
In 2016, while with the Pirates, Kang was arrested for DUI for the third time in South Korea. He received an eight-month suspended prison sentence in March 2017 after he left the scene of an accident in Seoul on Dec. 2, 2016.
The Pirates said in 2016 that they were unaware of his previous DUI offenses in 2009 and 2011 before signing him in 2015. In 2017 he entered a voluntary treatment program. He missed the 2017 season after being unable to receive a work visa to return to the United States.
Kang played in the KBO from 2006 through ’14, hitting .298 with 139 home runs and 545 RBIs. He hit .254 with 46 homers and 144 RBIs with the Pirates.
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Lets face it – we’re hardly surprised are we with the BBCs paltry decision to play 5 seconds of Ding Dong The Wicked Witch Is Dead – on it reaching the number 1 spot in the peoples response and protest to this woeful governments decision to award Thatcher a state funeral at the cost of £8 million pound to the taxpayer! The BBC hadn’t got the balls to sort Saville out so they’re hardly gonna stand up against Thatcher and her cronies… its just a diabolical affair from top to bottom.
One thing that’s happening is that the younger generation are getting a taste of just how undemocratic this country can really be. Thatcher ignored all opposition against her, but in the end her own lot stabbed her in the back. The same happened with the pathetic Tony Blair and his total ignorance of the millions who protested against his phoney war and ‘Weapons Of Mass Destruction’ – he is a war criminal. Brown sucked up to Thatcher as well – inviting her to tea for gods sake…so look out CaMORON your time will come and your pathetic cronies. The cess pit of politics and the stench from it chokes the atmosphere and the standard of operator in it and what it attracts to it are nothing short of shameful sychophantic spineless parasites..and so are the BBC controllers.
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Saif got into a brawl with two photo journalists, who were trying to take his photographs, while he was shooting at Patiala railway station for his home production film directed by Imtiaz Ali. Photo journalist Pawan Patialvi alleged that Saif told his guards to take him aside and beat him up. Many media persons protested against Saif's behaviour and demanded stern action, forcing Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal to send his colleagues Prem Singh Chandumajra and Raj Khurana to pacify them.
Saif said that he had apologised as a producer. However, he said the allegation that the journalist was beaten up on his order was not true.
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Covid 19: 93 new confirmed cases in the district today. 64 through contact
Covid-19 cluster reaches to 15 in Kozhikode
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Dawn Chang is often seen on television as a mataray kontrabida, but did you know she’s also an underrated feminist icon?
In a clip from “Pinoy Big Brother 737” going viral on social media, the GirlTrends member shut down misogynist comments from co-housemate Tommy Esguerra, who said women shouldn’t wear revealing clothes if they don’t want to “distract” men.
“Magsusuot ako ng damit na gusto ko. Ikaw dapat ang responsable sa mga kilos mo,” she said. “Kung tingin mo sexy ako, maraming salamat… pero kung naaakit ka sa suot ko, problema mo na ‘yun.”
It’s worth noting that this happened in 2015, when feminism wasn’t as prevalent in the Philippines as today.
Of course, netizens praised Dawn for standing up for herself.
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Using Credit Cards, Loans, and Crowdfunding to Cover Treatment Costs
- Rehab can be expensive, even if you have insurance. You have several options if you’re looking to finance treatment.
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- Consider less risky options, such as using personal savings or borrowing from friends or family, before more risky options that may include high interest rates.
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- Going into debt is a difficult choice to make. But investing in addiction treatment could potentially save your life or keep you from becoming homeless.
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Monthly payments and interest rates on credit cards may be high, though, so you or your loved one should only choose this option if you can pay off the debt quickly.
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