The Specialized Roubaix Comp has won the Road Bike of the Year award in our 2017 Bike of the Year testing — the first of our 12 Bike of the Year categories that represent the culmination of a season’s worth of testing.
The road bike testing was headed up by Cycling Plus, Britain’s leading road cycling magazine, which tested dozens upon dozens of the latest and greatest bikes to find a winner. You can read more about the awards in the latest issue — issue 326 — on sale now.
The Specialized Roubaix wins Road Bike of the Year 2017
The Road Bike of the Year came down to five exceptional finalists in the upper mid-range price category. (Scroll down for the complete list of all 25 that were in the initial running.)
There’s nothing out there at the moment that touches the Specialized Roubaix
While all five bikes shone, the Roubaix and its innovative Future Shock front suspension system put it at the top of the class.
“There’s nothing out there at the moment that touches it for comfort, control and the ability to tackle everything from super-smooth blacktop to gravel,” senior technical editor Warren Rossiter wrote in his final summary.
The Roubaix Comp has a Future Shock front suspension system in between the bike’s frame and the stem/handlebars
“It grips impressively, with the Future Shock laughing scornfully in the face of broken surfaces and potholes, even at full tilt,” Rossiter said. “In fact, your riding ability is probably going to be the most limiting factor when you’re on the Roubaix.”
The Future Shock is a coil-spring suspension system, set above the head tube, that allows the stem and handlebar — and thus the rider’s arms and part of the torso — to float across rough patches.
The bike comes with three different spring weights to adjust the suspension to the rider.
There is no bike that touches it for comfort on a variety of road surfaces
At the back, the CG-R seatpost provides more than twice the flex of a normal seatpost, balancing the ride fore to aft.
Hydraulic disc brakes not only allow for supreme, all-conditions braking but also a wide choice of clincher selection.
Check out the full reviews of the Specialized Roubaix Comp and the other four final contenders for the Road Bike of the Year in the links below.


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Interactive Brokers, a US-based online brokerage, with roots in derivatives markets has taken steps to make its offering more attractive to its European customers and prospective clients.
What has Interactive Brokers changed?
The firm, which was founded by Hungarian born Thomas Petterfy in 1978, has operated in the UK and European markets for many years and has been known for its keen pricing.
Interactive Brokers has decided to rationalise its rate card and will now charge a flat fee of £3.0 or €3.0 per trade on those deals with a consideration of £6000 / €6000.
For larger trades, clients will now pay a commission of just 0.05% or 5 basis points.
Who will these changes benefit?
Interactive Brokers will run this new charging structure in conjunction with its existing tiered pricing which is based on lot volumes or notional values traded so that clients can decide which is the most economical system for their trading or investing approach, their trade sizing and frequency of execution.
The flat fee structure might suit an active private investor, for example, but it may not be appropriate for a professional trader using an algorithmic trading and execution strategy, that generates a large number of small executions when filling a bigger order.
How have Interactive Brokers been able to reduce trading charges?
Interactive Brokers has been able to rationalise its commission charges in this way because of its use of smart order routing technology, which looks for optimal execution based on the best bid-offer pricing.
But also at the cost of executing a trade across a wide range of execution venues and markets. If it can find a venue with comparable execution at a lower cost, then orders will be routed to that venue and away from dearer ones.
According to Interactive Brokers, their smart order routing technology constantly monitors and evaluates order execution and dynamically routes orders or portions thereof to the venues where optimal executions can be achieved.
As ever at the Good Money Guide, we are happy to see charges for retail and professional investors come down.
However, we also recognize the fact that the technology which supports these initiatives is likely to carry a not inconsiderable cost, it’s also true to say that there are few winners, including the consumer, in a race to the bottom, especially one that’s based solely on price.

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Businesses push for ‘firm commitment’ from Grayling on Northern Powerhouse Rail
Business leaders from across the North will today urge Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to show a “firm commitment” to Northern Powerhouse Rail.
Ahead of a Q&A session in Leeds, the Secretary of State will have a private meeting with the Board of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership (NPP) about key transport issues affecting growth and productivity in the region.
The visit comes as new research from NPP shows that more than 80% of Northerners say upgraded transport links across the region will give a major boost to local businesses.
According a One North study, commuting between Manchester and Leeds city regions is 40% lower than expected given their proximity, and a reduction of just 20 minutes in journey times between the two cities is estimated to be worth almost £7bn to the Northern economy.
Findings also reveal that three quarters of people think that the government has not invested enough in transport infrastructure in the North.
Lord Jim O’Neill, NPP Board member who will chair today’s meeting, said: “NPR will boost investment opportunities in towns and cities right across the North of England. Our polling underlines the huge public and business support for an east-west rail network. If the Transport Secretary is serious about spreading regional growth across Britain, it’s vital that he urgently backs our plans for a new rail link.
“The Northern Powerhouse Partnership is confident that we will see a commitment to this transformational scheme in the Autumn Budget, and we are looking forward to working closely with Government to make it a reality – starting in Leeds today.”
Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) is a scheme being proposed to reduce journey times and increase capacity across the North. Under proposals, passengers could travel between Leeds and Manchester in half an hour and Newcastle to Leeds in an hour.
Research undertaken by Transport for the North (TfN), has shown that less than 10,000 people can access four or more of the North’s largest economic centres within an hour. This would rise to 1.3m through Northern Powerhouse Rail. It would also provide links to Manchester Airport.
NPR would allow the Northern Powerhouse to have a true single market in terms of consumption, production and the labour market
NPP and a range of businesses across the North are calling on the government to commit to the construction of the NPR network as the next phase of the country’s High Speed Rail Network at the Autumn Budget on 22 November, as a key part of the government’s regional growth strategy.
More than 80 Northern businesses have signed a letter calling for commitment to NPR. They say it is vital that HS2 is planned with consideration of the proposals for Northern Powerhouse Rail, with six key junctions between the two networks needing inclusion in the forthcoming HS2 Phase 2B Hybrid Bill.
Steve Gillingham, director for the North at Mace, said: “Northern Powerhouse Rail will transform the economy of the North by dramatically widening the jobs market for millions of workers in the North. It will also improve Britain’s global trading ambitions by bringing a population of more than 10 million people within an hour of Manchester Airport, the North’s hub airport.
“Nobody begrudges the investment being made into Crossrail 2 for London but what we want this government to do is to also honour its commitment to the great cities of the North of England. Unless the government commit real funding for the Northern Powerhouse people will begin to believe that it is little more than political rhetoric.
“The government has officially acknowledged the historic underinvestment in Northern infrastructure and promised to tackle it. Northern Powerhouse Rail could be the catalyst for finally addressing the UK’s long-standing North-South divide. Let’s make it happen.”
Chris Fletcher, marketing & campaigns director at Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, said: “Our members are fully behind Crossrail North as they have been on every single infrastructure project that has been put forward to make good decades of underinvestment in the north of England. Following further uncertainty about the whole upgrade programme after the Secretary of State’s Summer announcement, members rightly want to see government confirm the new investment and give firm dates and timescales over when this will be built.
“Recent announcements have been ham fisted and ill-timed at best and the focus must very much be on not just saying the right thing but delivering it too.”


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Our dogs are just as likely as our horses to suffer from back pain and musculoskeletal problems. Whether they are working dogs, pets, agility, show or obedience dogs they are all susceptable.
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Common causes of back pain in the dog are:-
- Constant pulling on the lead
- Playing roughly (tug games and rough and tumble with friends)
- Road traffic accidents
- Repetative training
- Compensations from other injuries
These are a list of common symptoms your dog may display when suffering from discomfort in the back.
- Unlevel gait
- Crab like movement
- Stiff when gets up
- Change in behavior or energy level
- Dislike of being touched in certain areas
- Loss of performance
- Asymmetric muscle tone
- Always sitting or lying on one side
- Uneven claw wear
Swimming can provide an excellent form of rehabilitation exercise and is great for strengthening the muscular tone. This can be done in the controlled environment of a pool or rivers, ponds and the sea may also be used as long as you are satisfied the current is safe.
There is also a lot more information available now on strength training and core stability training for dogs to help prevent injuries and build week muscles after accidents.
Massage and stretching. You may be given specific exercises to do by your dogs practitioner after treatment.
Regular check ups and treatments will prevent minor injuries developing further and pain and stiffness from developing.
Massage your dog. There are several courses now available where you can learn to massage your dog. As well as being therapeutically beneficial this can be as enjoyable for the owner and a way of spending 'quality time' with your dog. If you are interested in attending a day workshop in canine massage register your interest here.
Obedience training should be done from both sides so the dog is not always on the left side of the owner. This will prevent neck strain if the dog is always looking up in one direction. This can also apply to pet dogs that pull on the lead. Try leading on alternate sides to prevent repetative injury.
Warm up and cool down before training. Especially if it is something as energetic as agility. Agility dogs are typically excitable but it may help to go for a controlled walk before and after to help the muscles gradually warm and cool. This could be on or off the lead depending on what the individual dog is like. Severe pulling on the lead may be more detrimental.
Keep the dog warm and dry after exercise. Going for a walk and getting wet before sitting in a car for the ride home can cause stiffness to occur. Dry the dog with a towel and if it is cold they may need to wear a coat.
Keeping your dog to a healthy weight is important. Being underweight is just as much a problem as being overweight. A lack of nutrition will not provide the muscles with sufficient strength thus making your dog more prone to injury. An overweight dog will have more strain put on joints and organs and so is just as damaging. Joint supplements can be used for prevention as well as rehabilitation.
After treatment your dog may drink more water as it tries to flush any toxins such as lactic acid that have been released out of the body.
Restricted exercise is usually required after treatment. This may be on a lead or just being let in the garden rather than taken for a long walk. As with the horse this allows for an optimal environment for changes within the body to take place. After all the tissues will be changing and so the body can initially be weaker than when it has adjusted fully. Exercise is gradually increased each day but a return to full exercise depends on the severity of the injury. This is usually possible within a week.
It is important to avoid sharp turns and sudden increases in speed so no chasing of cats, bunnies or birds are to be encouraged. Slippery surfaces in the house can also cause problems so be aware of the likelihood of slipping if you have wooden or tiled floors.
Jumping on to furniture, into cars or climbing stairs all put strain on the pelvis so if this area has been treated are to be discouraged. The dog may need lifting in and out of vehicles (depending on their size) and it may be wise to block off access to stairs or steps.
If your dog lives with other canine friends it may be necessary to separate them initially so the other dogs do not start a game of rough and tumble or tug and cause another injury.

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Control of Biological Life Support Systems: Development of Non-Invasive, Direct Monitoring of Free and Immobilised Biomass Concentration in a Bioreactor 951497
The biological autonomy of man when isolated from his original biosphere can be ensured only by Biological Life Support technologies. Among these, bioreactors are of prime importance and can be divided into two main groups: biomass producing bioreactors and materials transforming bioreactors. The latter case requires, if possible, high concentrations of active cells, in order to obtain a maximum efficiency in the transformation of substracts to products. One way to obtain such objectives is to immobilise the microorganisms. Specific and precise tools are required to control continuously the immobilised biomass. Among them there is a biomass monitor able to measure both free and immobilised biomass concentration.
Such a monitor has been developed by Nuevas Tecnologías Espaciales (NTE) in collaboration with the Chemical Engineering Unit of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) under the Technology Research Programme (TRP) of the European Space Agency (ESA). The method used is the measurement of the electrical impedance of a culture at different frequencies which should allow us to measure both free and immobilised cell concentration. The electrical impedance of biological systems decreases with the frequency. This decrease is proportional to the quantity of cells in the culture and the value of the frequency at which the decrease appears depends on the type of cells in the culture. A specific data processing software has been designed during this study.
With this monitor, we have been able to measure biomass concentration in free and immobilised (entrapment in alginate beads) yeasts (Candida rugosa), free and immobilised (adsorption on microcarriers) bacteria (Rhodobacter capsulata). The minimum concentration detected has been 0.3 gr DW/1 for yeasts and 0.5 gr DW/1 for bacteria. Adaptation of this method to other types of cells is envisioned.
Citation: Elvira, J., Gòdia, F., Cairó, J., Montesinos, J. et al., "Control of Biological Life Support Systems: Development of Non-Invasive, Direct Monitoring of Free and Immobilised Biomass Concentration in a Bioreactor," SAE Technical Paper 951497, 1995, https://doi.org/10.4271/951497. Download Citation
J. Elvira, F. Gòdia, J. Cairó, J. L. Montesinos, P. Riu, R. Bragós, C. Tamponnet
Universitat Politècnica Catalunya (UPC)
International Conference on Environmental Systems
SAE 1995 Transactions: Journal of Aerospace-V104-1

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Medical Attributes of Oenothera biennis - Evening
by Nicole Sheptock and Michael Yuhas
commonly called the evening primrose and belongs to the Onagaceae
(evening primrose family). The young evening primrose plant
consists of a green rosette, while older plants have an erect stem
measuring approximately 1m tall and bearing green lobed leaves
that are alternately arranged. The top of the stem has a spike of
yellow flowers and elongated capsules.Evening primrose is native to temperate
regions of North America, and is distributed throughout the United
States and lower Canada (plants.usda.gov, Singh et al. 2012).
evening primrose was used as an anti-inflammatory agent in the
treatments of rheumatoid arthritis and premenopausal pain (Singh
et al. 2012).Native
Americans were the first recorded culture to use this herb’s seeds
medicinally for healing bruises. Also the seeds were eaten for
their perceived nutritional value (umm.edu).
are the main therapeutic constituents found in this species.They are used as
inflammation mediators and serve to decrease nitric oxide
production in experimental macrophages (Montserrat-de la Paz et
acid, which is needed in the human body to undergo normal chemical
and hormone production, is also found in this herb.That
compound aids in treating hot flushes and sweating associated with
menopause (Chenoy et al. 1994).Polyphenols in seed extracts of the evening primrose have
antioxidant activity (Matsumoto-Nakano et al. 2011).
studies investigated its effects on inflammatory diseases found
some positive results.In
vitro experiments conducted by Montserrat-de la Paz et al.
(2012) and Singh et al. (2012) found that the oils reduced
inflammatory mediators like nitrous oxide.Additional in vitro tests further
indicated that primrose oil suppressed inflammation via activity
on lypoxygenase (Granica et al. 2013). Primrose oil is used to
treat various inflammatory diseases of the skin such as eczema
atopic dermatitis. However, there is little support for the
efficacy of primrose oil in successfully treating these conditions
(Stonemetz 2008 and Bamford et al. 2013). A clinical study
conducted by Gehring (1999) found that primrose was effective
against dermatitis but only when used with water-in-oil emulsion.
Primrose oil has cancer treating effects, the effect of which is
based either through radical scavenging or inflation inhibition or
increase of white blood cells and activation of tumor suppressor
genes (Hamburger et al. 2002, Granica et al. 2013, Zeg et al.
2013). The anti-inflammatory properties of primrose were seen to
improve multiple sclerosis by inhibiting cytokines
is also used to treat mastalgia premenstrual and pregnancy
problems, though the effectiveness is not established. A clinical
study by Dove and Johnson (2012) not show any effective results on
pregnancy and labor time in women. However, the drug synthesized
from evening primrose Femicomfort
was shown to relieve PMS symptoms in a clinical study of forty-two
women lasting six months (Kashani et al. 2010). An increase in the dose
of another drug derived from evening primrose, IOVE, did not cause an
increase in menstrual symptom relief suggesting possibly that the
other active ingredients in Femicomfort may have caused its success (Cancelo et
et al. (2009) found benefits to cardiovascular health with evening
primrose oil in which an in
vivo experiment determined it anti-platelet anti-coagulant
properties. Another study found that primrose oil lowered LDL
cholesterol in patients suffering from hypercholesterolemia (Gupta
et al. 2012).Controlled
studies show this herb effectively treats multiple sclerosis and
dermatitis inflammation (Stonemetz 2008 and Bamford et al. 2013).
excess primrose oil can lead to a few adverse effects. Taking it
longer than a year, increases the risk of inflammation, thrombosis
and immunosuppression. Additionally taking primrose oil with
coumadin may increase bleeding (Bamford et al., 2013).
is found to be most effective when used for treating individuals
dealing with inflammation. The herb also relieves PMS symptoms for
women (Kashani et al. 2010).As with any medication, herbal or synthetic, extracts of Oenothera biennis present
a few drawbacks to those individuals interested in taking those
compounds. Although numerous sources indicate the beneficial uses
of anti-inflammatory compounds within O. biennis, extended
dosages (more than a year) can lead to severe side effects
(Bamford et al., 2013).Interactions
between all medications need to be taken into consideration when
prescribing. In conclusion, Oenothera
biennis is found to be somewhat helpful medicinally.While some controlled
studies have found positive effects, others show no difference
between the herbal extract and the placebo given to individuals.
Bamford J., S. Ray, A. Musekiwa, C. van Gool, R. Humphreys, E.
Ernst. 2013. Oral evening primrose oil and borage oil for eczema. Cochrane
Database Syst Rev. 30.4:CD004416
Cancelo Hidalgo M., C. Castelo-Branco, J. Blumel, J. Lanchares
Perez, J. Alveros De Los Heros. 2006. Effect of a compound
containing isoflavones, primrose oil and vitamin E in two different
doses on climacteric symptoms. J Obstet Gynaecol 26(4):
Chenoy R., S. Hussain, Y. Tayob, P.M. O’Brein, M.Y. Moss, P.F.
Morse. 1994. Effect of oral primrose oil on menopausal flushing. BMJ
Dove D., and P. Johnson. 1999. Oral evening primrose oil: its effect
on length of pregnancy and selected intrapartum outcomes in low-risk
nulliparous women. J Nurse Midwifery 44(3): 320-4.
Gehring W., R. Bopp, F. Rippke, M. Gloor. 1999. Effect of topically
applied evening primrose oil on epidermal barrier function in atopic
dermatitis as a function of vehicle. Arzneimittelforschung
49 (7): 635-42.
Granica S., M. Czerwinska, J. Piwowarski, M. Ziaja, A. Kiss. 2013.
Chemical composition, antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activity
of extracts prepared from aerial parts of Oenothera biennis
L. and Oenothera paradoxa Hudziok obtained after seeds
cultivation. J Agric Food Chem 61(4): 801-10.
Gupta H., D. Pawar, A. Riva, E. Bambardelli, P. Morazonni. 2012. A
randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial to evaluate the
efficacy and tolerability of an optimized botanical combination in
the management of patients with primary hypercholesterolemia and
mixed dyslipidemia. Phytother Res. 26(2): 267-272.
Hamburger M., U. Riese, H. Graf, M. Melzig, S. Ciesielski, D.
Baumann, K. Dittman, C. Wegner. 2002. Constituents in evening
primrose oil with radical scavenging, cyclooxygenase and neutrophil
elastase inhibitory activities. J Agric Food Chem 50(20):
Kashani L., N. Saedi, S. Akhondzadeh. 2010. Femicomfort in the
treatment of premenstrual syndromes: a double blind, randomized and
placebo-controlled trial. Iran J Psychiatry 5(2): 47-50.
Matsumoto-Nakano M., M. Nagayama., H. Kitagori, S. Inagki., Y.
Takashima., M. Tamesada., S. Kawabata, T. Ooshima. 2011. Inhibitory
effects of Oenothera biennis seed extract on Streptococcus
mutans and S. mutans-induced dental caries in rats. Caries
Res 45(1): 56-63.
Montserrat-de la Paz S., F. Fernandez-Arche, M. Angel-Martin, M.D.
Garcia-Gimenez. 2012. The sterols isolated from evening primrose oil
modulate the release of proinflammatory mediators. Phytomedicine
Rezapour-Firouzi, S. Arefhosseini, M. Farhoudi, M.
Ebrahimi-Mamaghani, M. Rashidi, M. Torbati, B. Baradaran. 2013.
Association of expanded disability status scale and cytokines after
intervention with co-supplemented hemp seed, evening primrose oils
and hot-natured diet in multiple sclerosis patients. Bioimpacts
Riaz A., R. Khan, S. Ahmed. 2009. Assessment of anticoagulant effect
of evening primrose oil. Pak J Pharm Sci. 22(4): 355-9.
Singh R., P. Trivedi, D. Bawankule., A. Ahmad, K. Shanker.
2012. HILIC quantification of oenotheralanosterol A and B from
Oenothera biennis and their suppression of IL-6 and TNF-α
expression in mouse macrophages. J Ethnopharmacol 141(1):
Stonemetz D. 2008. A review of the clinical efficacy of evening
primrose. Holist Nurs Pract 22(3): 171-4.
Zeng G., Y. Ju, N. Zhou, L. Huang. 2013. Immunopotentiating
activities of the purified polysaccharide from evening primrose in
H22 tumor-bearing mice. International Journal of Biol Macromol.
Zieve D. and D.Eitz. 2013. Evening Primrose Oil. University of
Maryland Medical Center. N.p., Web. 30 June 2013. This paper was developed as part of the BIO 368 - Medical Botany
course offered at Wilkes University during the summer of 2013.
Course instructor was Kenneth M. Klemow, Ph.D. (email@example.com).
The information contained herein is based on published sources, and
is made available for academic purposes only. No warrantees,
expressed or implied, are made about the medical usefulness or
dangers associated with the plant species in question.

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pearls around the neck • 33
When you asked me to write something about “the desire to have a child”, my mouth went dry. It is
still a painful subject to me. During this Christmas celebration season, I have firmly committed myself
to putting my ideas together and I will share the main points of my thoughts hereafter. This is the first
time that I have the confidence to put pen to paper.
Christmas. The birth of baby Jesus.
A special birth? Yes! But isn’t every birth special in it’s own way?
Some births are desired, others are not.
I wasn’t able to understand that before. How could it be possible for a young couple that loved each
other not to consolidate their love through the birth of a child? That could not be right.
And I, who desperately wished for a child.
During the course of life, one marries, creates a family, has children, later becomes a grandparent, and
on and on.
We all believe that this is the normal path of life. Not for everybody.
It is not normal for all of us.
After being wed for more than three years, my first husband and I decided to start our family. It seemed
to have been all perfectly planned, but time went by and nothing, and every month, the cruel waiting.
And years drifted away: one year, two years, three years, the years passed by. Meanwhile there are the
visits to the doctors. Till the verdict comes down: no child for this reason.
The world falls apart. It can’t be possible! Why? Why us? Did we/I do something bad?
Will I never wear that cute pregnancy dress? Will I never hold that tiny hand in my hand while going
for a walk? Will I never pass on the values I received from my family? Will I never see that young man
or young maiden grow and think to myself how much he takes after his father or how much she just
looks like me? Will I never see them study, fall in love, get married and have children? Will I never walk
around –proud as a peacock- with my dearest daughter or my beloved son? Never, ever!
After 30 years, I still have no children of my own.
Fortunately for my second marriage, I have 4 stepdaughters and 8 grand children. Is it the same?
No. Still, I can have a glimpse of what it could have been. My stepdaughters are nice and so are my
grandchildren. I do have the feeling, somehow, of being a grandmother.
But then, it hurts again because they are neither my blood nor my flesh.
I am a happy woman nevertheless and I am grateful to God for giving me a good husband and those
children, who are indeed a blessing.
And yes, it might be how things had to unfold. Who knows?
I may one day discover the secret reason for this destiny.
A letter at Christmas
Author: Huguette Cornillie, Knockke, Belgium, 2011
English translation from Flemish: Catherine Beeckman
Illustration: Catherine Beeckman


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GLOUCESTER'S head coach Dean Ryan will hand starts to loose-head prop Patrice Collazo and hooker Olivier Azam to complete an all-French front row against Leicester tomorrow.
The pair will make their first starts of the season at Welford Road in place of Nick Wood and Mefin Davies respectively and will be joined by tight-head prop Christian Califano as Gloucester aim to continue their 100% start to the season.
Will James, the former Cornish Pirates second row, will start in the second row alongside Marco Bortolami in place of the injured Alex Brown, who broke an arm in the 31-21 victory over Harlequins last weekend.
James's inclusion is the only other change to the Gloucester starting line-up, which means no places for Mike Tindall (calf) or Iain Balshaw (ankle).
However, Ryan has made changes to the bench. Ludovic Mercier is not considered for selection after damaging a knee in the Guinness A League encounter against Bath on Monday, which means Brad Davies is recalled from his loan at Pertemps Bees.
Both Adam Eustace and Jake Boer come into the squad for the first time this season as Gloucester opt for five forwards and two backs on the bench. Boer returns after recovering from ligament damage to his knee and replaces Luke Narraway.
Explaining his decision on Azam and Collazo, Ryan told www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk "We see this weekend as an opportunity for other people to put forward their cases in the side. We have only just started a very long season and we need to give our established players the chance to press their claims."
The backline remains unchanged for the second match running which means Peter Richards, a try scorer last weekend, partners Willie Walker at half-back. Rudi Keil and Anthony Allen are in the centre, while James Bailey, Mark Foster and Olly Morgan complete the back three.
Leicester lost against Bath last weekend but Ryan is anticipating a tough afternoon tomorrow.
"Welford Road is a tough place to go and we know we will be facing a side reacting very strongly to a disappointment last weekend," Ryan said.
"From our point of view, I think Harlequins told us we have a lot to work on as a team. We scored two very good tries through individuals but we have to be much better than that in more areas.
"We have a group of individuals who deal with pressure and expectation each week and I am sure we will be facing that tomorrow. We know we have to match them physically in certain areas but we are looking forward to what should be a fantastic game."
GLOUCESTER (v Leicester, tomorrow, Welford Road, 3pm): Olly Morgan; James Bailey, Rudi Keil, Anthony Allen, Mark Foster; Willie Walker, Peter Richards; Patrice Collazo, Olivier Azam, Christian Califano, Will James, Marco Bortolami (capt), Peter Buxton, Andy Hazell, James Forrester. Reps: Mefin Davies, Jack Forster, Nick Wood, Adam Eustace, Jake Boer, Brad Davies, Rory Lawson.
Speaking after Gloucester's final preseason friendly, a 29-24 defeat away at Scarlets, Director of Rugby David Humphreys reflected upon a performance that will form a crucial part of the Cherry and Whites preparations for the Aviva Premiership opener at Northampton next week.
Speaking to the media after the 45-8 preseason friendly victory over Munster, Director of Rugby David Humphreys wasn't getting too carried away, admitting that his team are making progress but that there's still a way to go.
Billy Twelvetrees spoke to Gloucester Rugby TV on Friday ahead of the pre season friendly with Munster Rugby. The club captain is excited to be back in the action at Kingsholm and experience the atmosphere again.
Gloucester Rugby Director of Rugby David Humphreys spoke to the local media after the 62-19 victory over Yorkshire Carnegie, and showed his delight at the first run out and stated there was still lots to work on ahead of the new season
Mark Atkinson made his first appearance in Cherry and White in the pre season victory over Yorkshire Carnegie on Saturday. Speaking to the local media, he was impressed with the first experience of Kingsholm.
Gloucester Rugby kick off their Aviva Premiership campaign at Northampton Saints on Friday evening, and then return home to entertain the same opponent in the A League at Kingsholm on Monday September 8th.
Gloucester Rugby travelled to West Wales for their third and final preseason game ahead of the start of the Aviva Premiership next week. The Scarlets were the opposition and Gloucester left Parc y Scarlets on the wrong end of a 29-24 scoreline.

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KCee shared wads of cash on Instagram following a sub from Soso Soberekon and Harrysong claiming that Five Star music label has fallen to One star. But rather than get the support of followers, KCee was called out for his behavior.
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Timothy Peters is OK after a scary crash late in the Camping World Truck Series race Friday night at Texas Motor Speedway.
After contact with another truck with two laps to go, Peters' No. 99 MDM Motorsports/Metabo Chevrolet went airborne, flipped on its roof and skidded through the frontstretch grass, before sliding back on the track in a shower of sparks, spinning like a top.
Peters walked to an ambulance after getting out of his truck. One of the most popular drivers on the circuit, Peters was competing in his first race in the No. 99, after Red Horse Racing shut its doors recently.
Here's a frame-by-frame look at the crash.
NASCAR officials declared Christopher Bell the race winner under caution, because he was just ahead of Chase Briscoe at the time of the crash.


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They had been playing ‘West End Blues’ at the Savoy Ballroom, so all they were simply transferring their night time work to a record. Not that it was a case of one take performance, there were a number of attempts needed to perfect it, including one in which Singleton drops a cymbal. Papa Joe’ (King Oliver) wrote ‘West End Blues’, and it was he, along with his Dixie Syncopators that originally recorded a few weeks before Louis did his thing. Louis’s mentor’s version lacks all the fire of the Hot Five and cannot match the dexterity of Louis opening cadenzas.
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Wednesday is looking like high noon — literally — for efforts to pass a coronavirus fiscal stimulus package before the Nov. 3 presidential election.
A top House Democrat said late Tuesday that Democrats would be waiting until noon to hear back from the White House with a counteroffer to the new $2.2 trillion aid bill they unveiled Monday. If they go ahead and vote on the bill, it could very well mean hopes for a package are dead until the winner of the post-election lame-duck session.
“Hopefully a substantive response tomorrow morning, by noon” was what Democrats were waiting on, Rep. Steny Hoyer, the second-ranking Democrat in the House, told reporters early Tuesday night.
Stimulus talks, which had remained largely dormant since early August, had flickered to life as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin spoke early Tuesday for the second time in less than 24 hours.
Pelosi later was upbeat about the approximately 50-minute phone call.
“Our conversation was a positive one. We’ll get back together tomorrow to see how we can find common ground,” Pelosi said in an interview on MSNBC.
One of the White House’s negotiators in past COVID-19 talks, chief of staff Mark Meadows, also said he and Mnuchin had discussed the issue with President Donald Trump.
“The secretary and I have had a couple of conversations this morning. We also had a conversation with the president, so hopefully we’ll make some progress and find a solution for the American people,” Meadows told reporters on Capitol Hill as he accompanied Amy Coney Barrett, the new U.S. Supreme Court nominee, to her meetings with individual senators ahead of her confirmation hearings.
The renewed talks, with Pelosi and Mnuchin’s talk being the longest discussion in weeks, come against a background increasingly dominated by the upcoming election.
This is the last week House and Senate lawmakers are scheduled to be in the U.S. Capitol before the Nov. 3 election, aside from the Senate possibly coming back to vote on Barrett. With the Senate in play to potentially flip to Democratic control, many lawmakers are eager to wrap up business and hit the trail for the final few campaign weeks.
The Senate is set to approve a bill Wednesday to keep the government temporarily funded through Dec. 11 and is expected to stick around through Thursday. The House is slated to be in through Friday and may vote on a slimmed-down version of the sweeping stimulus bill they passed in May. That vote could come as early as Wednesday, Democrats say.
“When we reduced it, we didn’t take out priorities. We just reduced the timeline as to how long those benefits would last,” Pelosi said of what House Democrats are calling “Heroes 2.0”. The original bill had a $3.4 trillion price tag, an amount reduced to about $2.2 trillion in the new bill.
The bill cuts the Democrats’ ask for aid to cash-strapped state, local and tribal governments to $436 billion, about half of the previous amount sought and a seeming concession to Republican objections.
It also includes items with support from both Pelosi and the White House, like $28.3 billion for passenger airlines, their contractors and cargo airlines to keep them from laying off workers. Another industry that both sides have mentioned as a priority, restaurants and bars, would see a $120 billion grant program to help establishments weather the downturn in foot traffic.
It would provide for another round of $1,200 direct payments to households, revive the dormant $600-a-week federal supplement to state jobless benefits, renew and modify the Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses, and provide money for schools and colleges to deal with teaching in a pandemic.
The bill could be altered if Pelosi and Mnuchin reach a deal, but it also could be voted on as-is as one of the last things House members do before leaving Washington. Moderate House Democrats have chafed at what they see as a too-hardline negotiating stance by Pelosi.
“If Pelosi pushes her new bill for a vote in the next couple of days, that will serve to lock Democrats into what is essentially the status quo, a gap of roughly $1 trillion between the two closest offers. However, if Pelosi holds off on a vote, that is a crucial signal that talks are progressing better than expected and a deal may be possible,” wrote analysts with Height Securities LLC in a note to clients Tuesday.
Still, getting a substantive package through Congress quickly would require a lot of things to go right. In his client note Monday evening, Chris Krueger, a strategist with Cowen Washington Research Group, wrote: “We do not believe there is enough political will — or time — to get a bill done before the Nov. 3 elections.”
An agreement would also require Senate Republicans, whose leader, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, has been absent from in-person stimulus talks, to focus on this issue with a lot going on: the Barrett confirmation, a stopgap funding bill and a controversy over Trump’s taxes.
Sen. Mike Crapo, the Idaho Republican who heads the Senate Banking Committee, said Tuesday he wasn’t keeping up with stimulus talks, but he favored a deal.
“I think we need another COVID bill. And I’m glad to see the talks have started up again. I don’t know of any of the details, so I’m not gonna comment on that. But I’m prepared to support something,” he told reporters.


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While the rest of the country bundles up, the sun continues to shine here in Orange County and you’re probably still baring your bikini bod at Balboa Bay Club or the sands of Huntington Beach. So if you’re suit is getting staid, head to Fashion Island, where designer Malia Mills will make a rare personal appearance at her namesake swim boutique Dec. 11.
Born in Hawaii, where swimwear is a way of life, Malia Mills is now based out of New York City. But designer Mills had stints here in California working at Jessica McClintock and studied fashion is Paris, so the pedigree for fashion success was built right into her. Working with spandex and flattering cuts, her swimwear is renowned for its fit and fun, flirty look.
With stores nationwide (NY, Montecito, Brentwood, etc.) she’s gained a loyal following — Madonna even has a few suits. But Mills makes few appearances at her stores, so the event this Saturday, Dec. 11 is a rare one. Meet the designer and enter to win a $300 gift certificate while enjoying refreshments and seeing the latest swim and ready-to-wear collections. Every guest will get a special gift of $25 to put towards a new suit in the new year.
For more information on Malia Mills, visit the brand’s official web site at www.maliamills.com. The Malia Mills boutique is located at 271 Newport Center Dr., at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. For details on the event, call the boutique at 949.706.2002.


An IRC command that enables users to register their nick, so they are the only user with that name, helping prevent confusion and false identification. Below is an example of how the NickServ command may work on an IRC server. Keep in mind that not every IRC server uses the same software, and that this command may operate differently.
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Nick Cave’s son, Jethro Lazenby, has died at the age of 31.
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At the June 2, 2013 assembly, Peggy A., Alternate Delegate spoke on the topic of “What is an informed group conscience? What is the importance of AA literature?” Below is her talk.
When I found my first home group and was told that I was expected to attend group conscience, my first question was, “What is that?”
That brings me to the subject the DCM’s ask me to research and report on: “What is a group conscience? What is a informed group conscience? What is the importance of AA literature?”
Tradition 2 tells us, “For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority a loving God as he may express his self in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted ,they do not govern.” The pamphlet The AA Group on page 26 states, “…the group conscience is the collective conscience of the group membership.”
An informed group conscience is achieved by the group members. Though group members sharing full information, sharing individual points of view to be fully informed requires a willingness to listen to minority with a open mind.The term informed group conscience implies that pertinent information has been studied and all views have been heard before the group votes.
The importance of AA literature is to use it for reference to guide our groups and our personal recovery. AA Comes of Age tells the beginnings of our fellowship and how the steps and traditions came about. The other pamphlets have suggestions on every aspect of life.
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Turning 16 marks a rite of passage in a teenager’s life: getting the coveted driver’s license. For today’s teens, a more rigorous process now exists.
Joshua’s Law, named after a teen who died in a fatal car accident 19 years ago, requires teenagers the preparation they need before they get behind the wheel.
“I strongly believe that had someone taught Joshua what to do when he hydroplaned, he’d be here today. That’s the burden I live with,” Alan Brown, Joshua’s father, said.
Created by Brown, this law requires drivers under the age of 18 to have 30 hours of driving education, six hours behind-the-wheel training at a certified school, and 40 hours of supervised driving, six of which have to be at night. However, some teens find this process tedious.
“Driver’s Ed was extremely boring, and I did not pay attention,” Rachel Roper, senior, said.
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In terms of legal documents, a well drafted will is always going to be at the top of the list.
According to research by Canada Life, around 30 million UK adults do not have a will.
A married couple with minor children may assume that they would be fine, but once you explain that under the intestacy rules the surviving spouse is only entitled to the first £270,000 (together with any jointly held assets and personal possessions) with the balance split between the surviving spouse and the children at age 18, most winners realise they need even a very basic will to ensure the survivor is looked after and their wishes are followed.
If a winner's family circumstances are more complex, for example a second marriage, difficult family relationships, or children who may be at risk of divorce or financial mismanagement, it is sensible to consider flexible trust structures in their will (i.e. fully discretionary residue) in order to provide greater capital protection.
This then leads to questions about who the trustees should be and how any accompanying letters of wishes should be structured so that the winner can set out what they would like to happen on their death.
Inheritance tax (IHT) is often the biggest concern for most winners.
A married couple with children who win £4 million may have a combined IHT allowance of up to £650,000 on second death (i.e. two nil-rate bands with no residence nil-rate band available based on the value of their estate) with the balance subject to tax at 40 percent.
Questions about gifting and how long they need to survive suddenly become much more urgent when they realise this could mean paying upwards of £1.3 million in IHT.
A lot of winners will want to discuss buying additional properties.
From a tax perspective, this is not as attractive as it once was with the three percent stamp duty land tax surcharge, higher rates of capital gains tax (18 percent and 28 percent for residential property gains as opposed to 10 percent and 20 percent for other gains) and restrictions on interest deductions and other finance costs before calculating their profits on any rental income.
This is often something we will discuss in conjunction with the financial advisers so that the winners can understand the costs associated with additional properties (both on acquisition, sale and the ongoing costs of maintaining the property if it’s going to be let out and you need a managing agent).
Higher and additional rates of income tax, and large capital gains, can often be mitigated by a well-managed portfolio which the financial advisers will often discuss with the winners as part of the cash flow modelling.
This will of course depend on the winner's needs and whether they require significant income or capital growth but by making use of their CGT annual exempt amount (currently £12,300 for 2022/23 and double if you are working with a married couple) it may be possible to structure their investments in a tax-efficient way while still being able to make use of pension contributions and other allowances.
I would say that the number one piece of advice for a lottery winner is to take good legal and financial advice.
Winners need advisers who have a detailed understanding of tax, trusts, will drafting, estate administration (as you will always get a question along the lines of "so if this happened on my death") and how this all fits in the broader picture of estate planning.


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The state commission charged with awarding a casino license in Prince George's County will call for proposals at a meeting in Annapolis on Jan. 31.
Don Fry, the group's chairman, anticipates setting a due date in May and, depending on the number and nature of the applicants, awarding the license no later than the end of the year.
MGM Resorts, a partner in a proposed $800 million project to be built near National Harbor, will begin work on its proposal as soon as the request is made, spokesman Gordon Absher said.
Penn National, which bought Rosecroft Raceway with hopes of building a casino there, has yet to decide whether it will bid for the license, according to spokeswoman Karen Bailey. The Pennsylvania-based company owns Hollywood Casino in Perryville and to adhere to state law would need to submit a plan for divesting its share in that license if it moved forward with the Rosecroft bid.
Fry said the state commission, which was previously staffed by the department of legislative services but is now run through the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, will conduct thorough background checks of all applicants and an analysis of each proposal.
"We feel we can do this a bit more expeditiously based on our experience doing it so far," Fry said. "But a lot depends on how many parties are involved."
MGM and Penn National waged a costly campaign last fall surrounding ballot question No. 7, which allowed the introduction of table games and the creation of the Prince George's license. Penn National spent more than $40 million on the losing cause and has since railed against what it called an "unseemly back-room deal with National Harbor" and said it believes Rosecroft will not have a fair shot at the license.
MGM and other backers of the National Harbor project accused Penn National of trying to sabotage the project because it will siphon profits from the Hollywood Casino in Charles Town, W.Va.


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Warner Music Group has restructured in a move that sees publisher Warner/Chappell and catalogue label Rhino brought together in the same division.
A spokesperson for the company told Music Week the changes would only affect the WMG US operation.
WMG will now be realigned into three distinct divisions in the US: frontline recorded music (Atlantic Records, Warner Bros. Records and Warner Nashville); music publishing and catalogue development (where Warner/Chappell and Rhino will come together) and Warner's label and artist services....
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A handcrafted sterling sliver rectangle stud, (measuring at roughly 0.8cm by 1.5cm) hangs three beautiful, hand made ceramic findings, (the two smaller pieces measuring at 1.5cm in diameter, and the largest pieces measuring at 2cm in diameter)
Glazed in warm, blushing tones, of musk and apricot complemented by a soft pearly white.
Hand made in Melbourne, Australia
Lauren Siemonsma, is the designer and creator behind Ochre Jewellery.
Transitioning from an Interior Design degree, where she immersed herself in studios in both ceramics and silversmithing. Now surrendering to her true passion in the art of ceramic sculpture and jewellery, she works to collaborate both mediums while taking inspiration from the nature around her.
Ochre’s ethos is to craft jewellery that honours our beautiful planet, without causing it any further harm. The recycled sterling silver and brass used in Ochre’s jewellery is sourced within Australia, as is all the clay. The kiln used for firing all its earthy creations, runs on the power from the sun which also powers Ochre’s studio.

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Have you been tired of hearing that you should not skip your breakfast every morning?
Do you find it difficult to take out time for breakfast every day?
Well, a lot of people don't eat breakfast despite knowing that skipping your breakfast can have a bad effect on their health. It just
Chia seeds are relatively a new term that many people are not aware of. Loaded with an astounding concentration of nutrients, the Chia seeds are among the healthiest foods on the planet. The health benefits of Chia seeds make them a superfood which everyone must include in their diet to
Apple Cider Vinegar is being used for centuries for treating an array of diseases, for its various health & skin benefits and countless household applications.
Characterized by a weird smell, the apple cider vinegar benefits range from beautifying your skin to help in losing excess weight. It is also known to
Hepatitis is one of the liver diseases which can prove quite fatal if not noticed and treated well in time. A liver is a vital body and one of the most hardworking organs, that performs over 500 functions in the body.
Apart from making bile, breaking down food, aiding digestions, building
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid is an essential vitamin and a powerful antioxidant that helps in maintaining good health, supple skin and strong hair. The countless health benefits of Vitamin C make it one of the most essential nutrients that we should include in our diet.
Being a water
As the International Yoga Day is commencing, many of us might be wondering that why “Yoga” which is a form of exercise is given so much prominence globally. While there are many other forms of exercises as well, but, Yoga is different.
Have you ever wondered that what are the benefits
If you want to stay healthy and happy, it’s important to get a sound sleep for 7 – 8 hours at night. But, many people struggle with sleeping on time or insomnia. They keep on lying in bed for hours but are unable to sleep and often wonder how to
Fasting, which implies, skipping the meals for a specific period of time, is one of the best activities we must indulge in. There are several benefits of intermittent fasting, and that’s why many people trying to lose weight, gain muscles or flush out toxins from the body practice it.
Loaded with antioxidants and vital nutrients, the green tea is, undoubtedly, the best drink in the world. The proven benefits of green tea make it a perfect way to start your day.
While the concept of this amazing beverage has been around for hundreds of years, but, in last few years,
Widely known as the “kala namak”, there are innumerable benefits that black salt offers in multiple ways. The health benefits of black salt make it a perfect addition to the food and for seasoning various dishes.
Black salt in its solid form resembles dark brown coloured crystalline salt lumps, and upon


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Month: May 2016
What a beautiful space, right in the middle of the buildings of downtown Atlanta. What a perfect place to talk about race.
ON OUR WAY TO EYEDRUM NEXT!
Just had our debut and it was magical ya’ll. Looking forward to the coming month of boxes, strangers, and dialogue!


The NFL will have two additional playoffs teams beginning this coming season. Part of the new collective bargaining agreement included playoff expansion. The league made that official on Tuesday, approving the expansion on a teleconference.
The league made the announcement and gave details.
Beginning this season, only the top seed in the AFC and NFC will have a bye week. The No. 2 seed in each conference will host the No. 7 seed, while the other two games will be as they always have been.
Wild card weekend will now have three Saturday games and three Sunday games. CBS will air the extra Saturday game, streaming it on CBS All Access and also airing it on Nickelodeon, tailoring the broadcast for a younger audience.
NBC will air the extra Sunday game. It will also air on Telemundo and stream on Peacock, NBC’s streaming service.
This will give the Arizona Cardinals an additional shot at the postseason. Had the new format existed before now, Arizona would have had one more playoff appearance — in 2013 when they finished the season 10-6 in Bruce Arians’ first season as head coach Carson Palmer’s first year with the team.
It is all the more reason for general manager Steve Keim’s aggressiveness in trying to build a strong team that can succeed now while quarterback Kyler Murray’s contract is manageable.
Listen to the latest from Cards Wire’s Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Stitcher Radio.


Mitsubishi Motors Reveals Airtek at Shanghai
Who’s ready for a scientific experiment? It starts with a hypothesis and ends in a theory. Back in May 2020, the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance discussed mid-term plans for Alliance 2022, the strategy set forth for the Alliance several years ago. What was described as a Follow-the-Leader strategy, Mitsubishi Motors was set up as the automaker to lead a new vehicle release in its respective region. If all goes well, Nissan and Renault will follow suit, selling a similar or rebadged vehicle in their respective regions. The first vehicle to come from Mitsubishi Motors was called a “C-D” segment car, which left a wide range of possibilities. At one point, we thought Mitsubishi and Nissan were working together to release a new electric microcar, but the new AIRTEK at the 2021 Auto Shanghai Auto Show may be what we’ve been waiting for.
2021 Auto Shanghai, taking place in the fourth week of April this year, is one of the world’s largest auto fairs. Because this took place during an auto show in Shanghai, it should be clear that the region Mitsubishi Motors will be selling to is China – for now. Since Renault no longer sells in the U.S., it will sell its version in Europe, then Nissan might sell something similar in North America, assuming everything goes well for Mitsubishi with this new venture. With little details and teaser images, the press release states that this is a GAC Mitsubishi Motors Co., Ltd. (GMMC) joint venture between Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC), Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.
“The all-new AIRTREK is based on the concept of an “e-cruising SUV” founded on three keywords: “Electric (electric vehicle),” “Expanding (expanding life’s pleasures with a car)” and “Expressive (expressing the uniqueness of MITSUBISHI MOTORS).” It generates an image of advanced sophistication fit for an EV while incorporating MMC’s consistent design identity, represented by its Dynamic Shield front design concept, and is styled to express the powerful performance expected of a Mitsubishi vehicle.”
It doesn’t say much, but based on the teaser images, if this is the vehicle Mitsubishi is set to release when leading the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, then it would seem the automaker leaned towards what it knows best – large cars. The vehicle loosely described during the digital press release back in May 2020 was said to algo be a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), so it looks like a good bet that this new vehicle is what Mitsubishi was working on. It may be another SUV, but the automaker and the Alliance as a whole is working towards growing a lineup with more sustainable powertrains with plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
Renault is working on a new E-body core system for electric-electronic architecture in future automobiles, and both Renault and Nissan have developed new e-PowerTrains. This also wouldn’t be the first alternative fuel vehicle to be sold by Mitsubishi within the last twelve months. Recently, the aforementioned micro EV, also known as “kei cars”, are being sold in Japan. Via a joint-operation between Mitsubishi and Nissan, these micro EVs are basically smart cars turned into BEVs. Does anyone remember smart cars? No longer sold in the USA, they were minicars, and a number of consumers got them for the fuel economy and practicality. After all, how many of us drive a vehicle and always have full passenger or cargo capacity?
Stay up to date with the Mitsubishi AIRTEK and any other new releases when you follow us on University Mitsubishi social media.


The Deltaz are two brothers - John and Ted Siegel. You can hear the pulse of Mississippi Delta Blues, the harmony of American folk music, and the rumble of retro rock in their sound. Since they were boys they idolized the great American musicians of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.
First John picked up a pair of drum sticks, and soon after Ted became infatuated with the local music store’s window display guitar. Through vocal harmonization, insightful songwriting, and powerful musicianship, The Deltaz have the unique ability to entertain even the most diverse audiences. Although The Deltaz play music that is unmistakably influenced by the artists of the past, they provide listeners with a new take on some of the greatest American roots music in history.
The Deltaz are constantly writing, rehearsing and recording their music. They perform shows at local Los Angeles rock venues, college campuses, dive bars, street performances, and state parks. Keep an eye out they may be in your neighborhood next!


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WelcomeWe are a group of friends of all ages, centered in Galveston County, Texas, stretching to other countries, who share a love for learning about birds. We have get-togethers, classes and birding trips like the Water Bird Workshop or Shorebird Seminar. Members have day and overnight field trips to observe birds in their natural setting. The Society offers several trips away from Galveston during each year. Participants have gone to far away bird hot spots such as Venezuela, Arizona, South Texas, Florida, Alaska, the Yucatan, the Galapagos and many other locations. Additional trips planned for the future include Africa, Tierra del Fuego and Cape May. The leader of the trips is Jim Stevenson, who is a professional bird guide and ornithology professor. Leaders of the Society are available for providing programs and articles about birds and other animals for newspapers and periodicals. Executive Director, Jim Stevenson, has written several books, including the ninth chronicling the Birdlife of Galveston.
The most important step for anyone is to e-mail Jim at firstname.lastname@example.org and ask to be placed on the list to receive the GOS announcements and bird PDFs. These twice-a-week collections teach members about birds (sometimes other animals) and inform members of activities and opportunities. Nobody will get your e-mail and you can get off any time. NEW! View our special 5-part Winter Waterbirds series here.
January, Rio Grande Valley
The Rio Grande Valley trip is a four-day, whirlwind tour of many of the terrific spots for birds in South Texas. We leave around dawn on Thursday and drive to Harlingen, where we will hotel for the duration of the trip. Then we head out to Laguna Atascosa NWR for afternoon birding, before calling it a day.
March, Costa Rica
We have three wonderful and separate weeks in Costa Rica. Week one, the “Western Loop,” we head over to the Pacific Coast and begin with the Tarcoles area. Included in this is the town itself, with Turquoise-browed Motmots, a boat ride into the mangroves with Boat-billed Herons, a Canopy Walk down the side of the mountain, with many mid-range tropical species, and fabulous Carara National Park.
March, Big Bend (West Texas)
We often run a spring break trip in mid-March to several places in West Texas, with the top destination being Big Bend National Park. On Thursday, however, we leave the Galveston/Houston area very early, arriving midafternoon in Balmorhea. We visit the Lake and the State Park for birds like roadrunner and Vermilion Flycatcher, then move on to the highway that heads south toward Big Bend National Park. However, we stop for a visit at Davis Mountain State Park, where feeders bring many neat bird species close.
Jim and the GOS run two birding programs in April that are the best activities of the entire year. One is pure birding, visiting virtually every good birding site on the UTC. Places include Sabine Woods, High Island, Anahuac, Brazoria and San Bernard NWR, Quintana Neotropical Sanctuary, Bolivar Flats, Galveston’s Lafitte’s Cove Nature Preserve and San Luis Pass, Texas City Dike, Brazos Bend State Park and of course, Jim’s amazing property. We’ll see around two hundred species from brilliant warblers to exquisitely-colored shorebirds, and spend five days in delightful, spring weather. You are welcomed to bring a hand-held camera, but the emphasis will be on bird watching.
June, Great Plains/Rockies
One of our most favorite trips during the year is the Plains/Rockies Trip, which runs from the Great Salt Lake in Utah to North Dakota. We spend a couple days around the Great Salt Lake looking both at the thousands of waterbirds, but also some specialties like Chukar, Burrowing and Short-eared Owls, Brewers Sparrows, Sage Thrasher, dancing Western and Clark’s Grebes, and much more.
June is the big destination for the GOS, where we spend two weeks in Alaska. We fly into Anchorage and spend one of our weeks on the Kenai Peninsula, taking one boat to a seabird colony and then the all-day Resurrection Bay Tour. We’ll see lots of alcids, tons of Bald Eagles up close, and many species of northern songbirds. We make northern songbirds a big priority on this leg, looking for things like the two crossbills, Pine Grosbeak, Alder and Olive-sided Flycatcher, Violet-green Swallow, Varied Thrush, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Townsend’s Warbler, Lincoln’s, Kenai Song, and various Fox Sparrows, Common Redpolls, Rusty Blackbird and other rather tough birds.
The Arizona Trip is conducted at the best time for the unique birds of the Desert Southwest, and in a way that avoids birding in hot weather. We bird the desert in the early morning and are in the mountains during the afternoon. We bird four main areas: the Chiricahuas, the Huachucas, the Nogales area and the Tucson region. Each has unique bird species in beautiful mountain ranges.
November, South Florida
The big GOS “Topical Trip” for this November will actually be one of our all-time favorite destinations, South Florida. This trip encompasses the Keys, Sanibel Island (Ding Darling NWR), Lake Okeechobee, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Loxahatchee NWR, Fakahatchee Strand and Alligator Ally. We will also bird Shark River Valley, Anhinga Trail, Flamingo (Eco Pond) and the rest of Everglades National Park (including the world-famous Key Lime Milkshakes). 😉

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Trial canceled for hunting guide
Felony charges to be dismissed
A man who was operating as a hunting guide without a license and was facing four felony charges of exploitation of wildlife, has had his case dismissed.
Randal Scott Layman Jr., 28, Fayetteville, Tenn., was scheduled to go to trial Tuesday in Northwest District Court in Watford City but that didn’t happen. According to the court office in Divide County, where the charges originated, it was understood that the charges were dismissed although no formal order for doing so had been received by the Divide County Clerk of Court’s Office by mid-afternoon Tuesday.
The case against Layman began Oct. 14, 2018, when a Divide County Sheriff’s Department deputy made a stop on a vehicle parked on a rural road. Conversation with an occupant revealed he was hunting with an outfitter identified as Layman. Investigation revealed that Layman did not have a license to guide in North Dakota.
According to an affidavit of probable cause filed with the court, Layman had been advertising guided services in North Dakota through Elk River Outfitters on Facebook and Instagram and had been doing so since at least 2014. Layman was alleged to have several clients within a two-year period which elevated charges against him to felony status.
Three of the seven charges against Layman were dismissed on Nov. 14, 2018, including harvesting a deer out of season and exceeding daily limits of sandhill cranes and ducks. The remaining four charges against Layman were to be decided by jury trial. It was those charges that were scheduled to be heard before Judge Robin Schmidt Tuesday.
Each of the felony charges against Layman carried with them the possibility of five years imprisonment and $10,000 in fines. In 2016 Layman paid a $100 fine in Divide County on a charge of illegally transporting game.


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Michael Been's music is personal...intensely personal with an exploratory edge. It's intelligent without being pretentious or coldly cerebral; emotional, but artistic with spiritual overtones. His former band The Call created music that was driving and rhythmically oriented; subject-wise, their songs were full of gripping and gritty images of conflict, compelling portraits of cataclysm and deliverance, making their music genuinely provocative.
Now, unfortunately for the group of discriminating fans that held The Call's music in high regard, the band as a band no longer exists. With eight albums to their credit-such as their unacknowledged masterpiece Modern Romans (a hard-hitting raw musical essay of singular power concerning the spirit-numbing violence of contemporary culture), Reconciled (an album chock-full of potential radio songs left inexplicably unreleased as singles by their record company), the hauntingly introspective Into the Woods, and the sparkling Let the Day Begin showcasing a variety of musical moods-The Call as a band will be sorely missed.
Fortunately for The Call's fans, lead singer and songwriter Michael Been is continuing his music career as a solo artist. Two members from his former band-drummer Scott Musick and guitarist Tom Ferrier-are continuing their musical association. Both are featured on Been's new solo release On the Verge of a Nervous Breakthroughand played on the accompanying tour.
With the addition of guitarist Ralph Patlan, On the Verge takes on a predominantly heavy guitar sound. Except for the undifferentiated grunge of "In My Head" (which doesn't really seem to put the song across in an interesting way musically), the new guitar lineup seems to pay off with a lot of new vitality.
The opener chugger "Us" sets the mood for a series of hammering rockers with its keening guitar volley and tense rhythmic guitar intercutting. The musicians really let loose with an all-out


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01 Fungi from Yuggoth - The Book - H. P. Lovecraft read by William Hart ...
Will Hart has had a long love affair with H. P. Lovecraft's Fungi from Yuggoth -- & now he has
releas'd his ultimate treatment of and tribute to HPL's poetry. It is an audio cd disc on which Will reads ye entire sonnet sequence, plus a number of other fine Lovecraft poems such as "In a Sequester'd Providence Churchyard Where Once Poe Walked" and "Nemesis". All the spoken word is accompanied by an amazing musical score by Graham Plowman. This new recording has been releas'd in a lovely package by Fedogan & Bremer. http://www.fedoganandbremer.com
Included is a 12-page booklet that includes a fantastic photograph of modern St. John's Churchyard in colour, with HPL's black&white spectre walking its pathway; and a nice wee photograph of Will. The booklet also features a lengthy (six full pages) Introduction by S. T. Joshi.
Will's new readings are superb, at times featuring a voice that almoft threatens to quiver with emotion, where some words are strangely whispered and others solidly proclaim'd. These excellent readings bring new life to Lovecraft's powerful and eerie poetry.
Graham Plowman's music is magnificent. It has, at time, what I want to call a cinematic majesty of sound, waves of powerful music that carry ye listener away with the wonder of Lovecraft's imagination. It's extremely cool the way the music emphasizes points of narrative vibrancy in Will's reading, and yet can also underscore the quiet, dream-like portions of vocal display.
Will "dedicates these readings to Editor, David E. Schultz, for his annotated version of H. P. Lovecraft 'Fungi from Yuggoth'; and to Artist Jason C. Eckhardt, for his forty illustrations for the book." This annotated edition of ye Fungi will be publish'd in a handsome hardcover edition by Hippocampus Press. Ye publication has been delay'd a bit, but nigh a definitive release date of May 2016 seems assured. I have seen an early arc of this annotated edition, and it is a work of wonder.
Ye Fungi is of great importance to me because of its continual influence on my work. Will's earlier readings of ye sonnets, which were posted on YouTube and may still be heard there, was the event that inspir'd me to finally write the book I consider my finest--Some Unknown Gulf of Night --a book that I dedicated to Will Hart.
I have a strange feeling . . .that this new recording of Will reading ye Fungi--a recording that so haunts me, will inspire yet another book from mine antient pen..