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CLOSE YOUR EYES has been going strong with their current lineup for over two years now and includes: Shane Raymond (Vocals), Brett Callaway (Guitar/Vocals), Andrew Rodriguez (Guitar), Sonny Vega (Bass), and David Fidler (Drums).
CLOSE YOUR EYES channeled the energy of classic DIY, hardcore punk and took it a step further by applying real melody, clean vocals and incredibly catchy hooks; never sacrificing the ferociousness that accompanies genre. The band finally found their footing after taking the bare-boned power of a band like COMEBACK KID and mixing it with the melodies of RISE AGAINST and A DAY TO REMEMBER, all while infusing their shared dedication to their faith.
With this massive sound and inspirational lyrics, it was no surprise the band receives such an intense response to their music and especially their live show. Speaking about the progression of the songwriting in his eyes, Shane explains, ?It took me a long time to find my ?voice' and the things I really wanted to write about. Right around when we wrote ?Song for the Broken' I discovered that I could use lyrics to really express what's in my heart.? One of the band's biggest lyrical focuses comes from highlighting the ?broken' and needy people in the world. ?It doesn't take a specific religion to see that a lot of people in America are hurting. I really started having a heart for these people and saying, especially from a Christian standpoint, that we are being selfish.?
Make no mistake, although heavily influenced by their Christianity, the group don't plan on selling out their faith in exchange for their fame. ?We don't hide who we are, but a big reason we don't emphasize the fact that we're a Christian band is because we don't want our faith to be our primary marketing point. I would prefer if someone approached me after hearing our lyrics and questioned if we're a Christian band, because then I can say ?I am a Christian? and this is why'.?
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Emily Moore’s life will never be the same, especially when you have a magical amulet everyone wants, an enchanted wall to destroy, and follow messages left by her deceased mother. But Emily is far from alone. With the magic implement securing alliance known as the Blackbirds, she not only finds their help, but a connection to them she never guessed.
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Doug Mirabelli may only trail David Ortiz by a few inches and about 10 pounds, but Big Papi’s bat appeared to be too much for Sox catcher to handle back in 2005. Mirabelli sprained his wrist trying to swing Ortiz’s lumber and missed 21 games.
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Freddy Nock got quite the view from up top after scaling Bavaria’s Zugspitze mountain – a total of 10,000 feet in just under 90 minutes – as one of his weeklong stunts to raise money for Unicef.
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I did this in much the same way as I did the left tank. Except that this time I connected a cheap Amazon digital manometer to the tank to measure pressure. The water method is OK and works fine but I’m a sucker for gadgets!
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At about 1 PSI I disconnected bicycle pump and left the manometer to settle. It did at 0.963 PSI. I watched it for 5 minutes and it seemed to hold steady. After 10 minutes or so I noticed the pressure increasing! So I moved a thermometer near the test so I could see what was happening with temperature at the same time.
The rise in pressure seemed to correlate to the rise in temperature of the workshop. I also checked the regional air pressure and was stunned to see it at 1034 mb. That’s pretty high pressure for where we are.
I wrote the figures on the tank and decided to have a clear up of the ‘shop while I waited for more news on the tank. While cleaning up the workshop I also, accidentally, started riveting the most outboard ribs of the two leading edges to the wing spars. This was fairly easily done using the hand squeezer but it took a ton of hand strength for some reason.
After about 45 minutes I checked on the tank again and was delighted to see that the air pressure inside the tank had risen to 0.984 PSI. That’s a fantastic start to the leak test. I wrote the figures on the tank for reference and called it a night.
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A memory-based method to select the number of relevant components in Principal Component AnalysisWe propose a new data-driven method to select the optimal number of relevant components in Principal Component Analysis (PCA). This new method applies to correlation matrices whose time autocorrelation function decays more slowly than an exponential, giving rise to long memory effects. In comparison with other available methods present in the literature, our procedure does not rely on subjective evaluations and is computationally inexpensive.
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If names like the Kleeber Ford Garage, Reedsburg Woolen Mill or The Big Store bring to mind recollections of certain buildings, you’ve probably lived in Reedsburg for thirty years or more. If you don’t know where these places were, or what they looked like, you can find out at 6 p.m. Feb. 28, when Paul Wolter, Executive Director of the Sauk County Historical Society, presents “Lost Reedsburg” in the Reedsburg Public Library Community Room.
According to Wolter, there is much to be learned not only from the historic buildings that still exist, but also from structures that have been razed or otherwise destroyed in the recent or distant past. The existence or nonexistence of a building points to forces that have shaped and changed our communities including economic forces, fires, natural disasters and changing tastes. In his presentation, Wolter will talk about thirty properties that have been lost, but whose existence were at one time of great importance to the community. Buildings in more recent memory include Reedsburg’s Woolen Mill, The Big Store and Kleeber Ford Garage, while places like the “Alba House” and the Reedsburg fairgrounds have been gone for quite a while.
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THE use of iodized salt in the preparation of food has been found to be an effective and cheap way of preventing goiter.
Goiter is a health condition that involves the enlargement of the thyroid gland. Although most goiters produce no symptoms, what is obvious is the formation of a lump in the front of the neck. When symptoms occur, most common are the tightness in the throat, cough and hoarseness and trouble in swallowing, according to a Goiter Awareness Week post on www.dilg.gov.ph.
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Records showed that only eight or nine out of every 100 individuals in the country have goiter.
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Actually, it should be ready to go, because you should have had it cleaned and bagged at the end of last summer (assuming you didn’t head south with it over the winter). Any garment that’s going to hibernate should be cleaned first, so stains and odors don’t have a chance to get comfortable. That goes double for wool. A little grease stain is a moth magnet. As far as wrinkles go, if it looks like you slept in it, then maybe it needs a little attention, but steaming out the wrinkles is better than pressing, if you want a casual look.


Do the Republican members of the House care about the Americans they're hurting by shutting down the government? Or are they just having fun with politics at our expense?
Meantime, a significant number of furloughed government employees are worrying about when they’ll see their next paycheck. Children, parents and spouses have been hit. Businesses are feeling the effect. It may seriously hurt our recovering economy. “This is not just about politics,” writes the Street’s Richard Saintvilus. “There are real-life implications here. The ‘
Of course, that’s not exactly how conservative media are broadcasting the story, as
It would be amusing if it weren't so depressing.
And it’s not just the media. It’s the actual politicians who are talking out of both sides of their mouths.
"It's a particularly obnoxious form of hypocrisy," says Maddow.
So too is a Congress that gets paid despite failing to do its work, its public service, while so many people suffer in waiting.


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- Moscow has moved troops and advanced weapons to Crimea
- The military buildup gives Russia a new advantage in the Black Sea region
- It is now the most likely arena for a potential confrontation with the West
NATO circles have focused their attention in recent years on the Baltic states, which along with Poland have expressed concern about possible Russian aggression and demanded security reassurances. That focus, however, is now gradually widening to include developments in the Black Sea region, which is as likely as the Baltics to become a flash point for confrontation.

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The Ineffable Con 5 will take place in the tranquil surroundings of Moor Hall in the Berkshire village of Cookham.
This venue offers us complete privacy and a huge variety of spaces, as well as being only 20 minutes from the filming location for Tadfield.
We are now booking our overflow accommodation, as the main convention venue is full.
Overflow accommodation is available within walking distance at the following:
The Odney Club (0.4 miles): £100 per room per night, single occupancy – double occupancy is not recommended here, as it increases the rate to £200 per room per night
Bel & The Dragon pub (0.4 miles): £175 per room per night, single or double occupancy
Tickets have been set up for two nights, Friday and Saturday, in the overflow accommodation. You are welcome to stay on Sunday night; we would recommend joining us in the main convention venue, Moor Hall, at £65 single occupancy and £78 double occupancy. We will be able to store your luggage for you on Sunday. If you would prefer to remain in your overflow room, please email us at email@example.com before buying your tickets to discuss availability.
Please note that the bus for the Tadfield tour on Sunday evening is now full. As such, if you wish to stay on Sunday night, you will need to make arrangements for your evening meal. Breakfast on Monday morning will be provided.
The postcode for sat nav is SL6 9QH. Exit the M4 at Junction 7 for Maidenhead, turn left at the first roundabout and follow the A4 across the Thames. Turn right at the roundabout just over the bridge, and follow the road along the bank of the Thames. Stay on this road until you reach Cookham, and then turn left into School Lane and left again at the war memorial into the CIM Business Centre.
There is ample free parking at the back of the venue.
By Public Transport
Take the train to Maidenhead (on the Elizabeth Line if you’re travelling from Central London or Heathrow Airport) and then change onto a train to Cookham.
Turn right out of the station and follow the road through the village and onto the footpath. The venue is a 10-15 minute walk from the station on your right.


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Having a proven strategy for your catering channel can take your restaurant from just making the margins to expanding your concept. The variables for creating a profitable catering channel are rapidly evolving, so best to learn from the best.
On this episode of The Takeout, Catering and Delivery Show, we sit down with Frank Paci, CEO of Corner Bakery Cafe. Corner Bakery Cafe is known as one of the top performing fast casual operations in the off-premise space with nearly 200 locations in North America. Catering makes up over 25 percent of its business.
We discuss how Paci views the concept’s off-premise business strategy, what his vision for off-premises is moving forward, and how the brand was able to build up its reputation as a catering powerhouse.
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Our Clinic in Kitchener Accepts The Following:
The cost of routine eye exams and prescription eyewear can be of real concern, especially for large families. In many cases, vision insurance can lower these annual expenses.
A vision insurance policy is not the same as health insurance. Regular health insurance plans protect you against financial losses due to unexpected eye injuries or disease. Vision insurance, on the other hand, is a wellness benefit designed to provide routine eye care, prescription eyewear, and other vision-related services at a reduced cost.
Because we provide both medical and routine eye care, we provide statements for you to submit to any benefit plan that you have.
Our staff is also always available to answer any questions regarding your benefits.


The iBar turns a countertop into an interactive surface, where projectors mounted underneath can display graphics on the milky, semi-transparent surface. It has an intelligent tracking system that reacts to touch, and its software follows objects and is able to illuminate them where they sit. There are all kinds of possibilities with this technology, such as playing with a virtual ball on a bar, in a game called iBar pong, or creating graphics that circle and connect objects placed on the counter.
This reminds us of a clever concept created by a design student that we mentioned here a few days ago, using touch-sensitive LEDs to illuminate objects on a shelf. No sooner had we wished to see something like this on a bar, than one of our ace commenters pointed us to this wizardry. Neat stuff; let's go have a drink.
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Matsya x The New Indian Express: Delving Into Heritage Prêt 2023
Few labels are able to effectively tap into the preferences of today’s young fashion enthusiasts.
Shedding new light on age-old classics, Matsya’s latest ready-to-wear collection labeled Heritage Prêt 2023 has been in the news for its modern take on cultural dressing. A symphony of subtle classic embroideries, the Men’s and Womenswear pieces celebrate culture, craft, and contemporary sensibilities. Recently featured in The New Indian Express–a popular news media publisher–as a part of their column ‘Indulge’, the line is highly coveted for the festive season and showcases key pieces for the fashion-savvy men and women of today.
Matsya has been championing heritage dressing with a fresh take, redefining the current fashion landscape in India. Heritage Prêt 2023 is a testament to the label’s commitment towards creating remarkable ethnic wear with a modern spirit. The New Indian Express describes the collection as “modern royalty” in its detailed piece which includes crucial takeaways from Matsya’s founder, Utkarsh Ahuja. In talking about the making of the ensembles, he says, “The embroideries used in the edit mostly show our signature tarnished silver gota with parts of resham ari and kachi dori. What’s special is that the color of gota is unique. It is hand-dyed to achieve that perfect silver hue. All in all, the elements resonate with an old-world charm, seamlessly woven into a modern, evolved, and undeniably powerful narrative.”
Even though meticulous embroidery is a crucial part of Heritage Prêt 2023, the collection is easy-to-wear as well as lightweight, owing to its usage of premium fabrics. The silhouettes, made to fit like a dream, derive inspiration from time-honored closet masterpieces.
With a promise of outfits that remind one of royalty, Heritage Prêt 2023 is highly investment-worthy. It aligns with the dynamic fashion choices of its discerning clientele and the core brand ethos.
Discover the collection online or at our flagship store in Delhi.


If your excel and flat files are needed to refresh you QVW, it's better to move them also.
Because, even if you use UNC paths to load them instead of relative ones, it means that if you change a file in DEV, it will have an impact in QA and PROD.
The better solution is to have the same folder structure, it will simplify your script and you will increase the reliability of your system (else a test is not a test).
Of course, if for example, you have only flat files in DEV but you have a real database in QA or PROD.
You can for example, create a QVS file in which you set a variable for your environment (LET ENV=QA; ).
Then using INCLUDE, you include (of course ) this script in your code.
And, in the file you can test this value and following the value, you will perform the CONNECT or not. And you will change your LOAD for a FROM file.qvd (qvd); by a SELECT * FROM table.
So, you are always deploying the same QVW and it's only the information in the QVS which will identify the environment.
"...to repeat the same setup as we have in Dev Environment..correct?"
Not necessarily. What you do in Development may never end up on any of the other platforms. This is your Development environment, meaning that you will experiment, develop, test, try&fail and restart various solutions. Once you start tinkering with or improving your Deployment Framework, you will end up with a development platform that will probably be different from everything else. And that's not bad.
Look at it from the other side. QA shouldn't be a copy of Development. On the contrary, it must be - as much as possible - a copy of your Production environment, so that you can test your new (versions of existing) documentson QA as if you were using them in Production. Only after these tests complete succesfully, you can be 99% sure that pushing these documents to Production won't get you or your end-users in trouble.


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The Devil And Kate
Antonín Dvořák’s two most successful operas, The Devil and Kate, and
Rusalka, are based on fairy-tale motifs. Blending folk and humorous with lyrical
and fantasy elements is one of the typical (and still very popular) traits of
Czech dramatic creation. The theme of this charming fairy-tale opera is taken
over from Božena Němcová's folk tale of the same name about the brazen and
fearless Kate, the wily shepherd Jirka and the duped devil Marbuel. Dvořák
created a masterly patchwork of contrasting scenes – folksy, breezy,
fiendishly fervent and courtly noble. Owing to the inspired invention with
musical motifs and orchestra instrumentation, The Devil and Kate is a thoroughly
original work from beginning to end, one that surpasses Dvořák’s previous
operas in many respects. Adolf Born's exquisite sets and costumes bear the
hallmark of this original and popular artist.Running time: 2 hours
The opera is staged in Czech original version and English surtitles are used in the performance.
The Devil and Kate – Antonín Dvořák
Tha National Theatre
Premiere: 21th September 2003
Musical preparation: Bohumil GregorConductor: Jan ChalupeckýDirector: Marián ChudovskýSets and costumes: Adolf BornPreparation of the Choir: Milan MalýChorus master: Pavel VaněkChoreography: Daniel Wiesner
Shepherd Jirka: Jaroslav Březina / Martin Šrejma
Kate: Kateřina Jalovcová / Jana Sýkorová
Devil Marbuel:Luděk Vele / František Zahradníček
Princess: Jitka Svobodová / Yvona Škvárová
Mother: Ivana Ročková
Lucifer: Bohuslav Maršík / Jiří Kalendovský
Devil porter: Pavel Novák / František Zahradníček
Devil – guard: Antonín Hudi / Pavel Novák
Chamber-maid:>Lucie Hájková / Ludmila Vernerová
Steward: Jiří Hájek / Jiří Kubík
Musician: Jiří Hruška / Václav Lemberk
Devil – child: Petr Provazník
Orchestra, Choir and Ballet of the National Theatre Opera
© Národní divadlo, Hana Smejkalová
© Národní divadlo, František Ortmann
Theatre is a cultural institutution. Respect the common principles of appropriate behaviour and clothing.
It is obligatory to wear a face mask or other similar protection of the nose
and mouth inside the theatre.
Spectators entrance, stay in the theatre and the subsequent exit is organized by the theatre staff in a special mode so that the visitors of the individual sectors are separated from each other and do not have to meet even in the areas of refreshments, restrooms or cloak rooms.
Thank you for respecting the government regulations and we look forward to seeing you.


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Today marks the beginning of the four-week Brave Writer Fan Fiction Class, a first for Brave Writer. I have been writing fan fiction for over 18 months now, and I'm up to nearly 1.3 million "reads" (hits) on my two novels (one still in progress) and three short stories on two websites, Wattpad.com and Fan Fiction.net.
From my proposal for the Fan Fiction Class:
The writing of fan fiction has become increasingly popular in recent years, and the vast majority of the writers and readers in this genre of fiction are teenagers. So it seemed fitting that Brave Writer should offer a class in this growing genre of fiction writing.
Writing fan fiction involves the creation of stories and books around already existing characters from a previously published work of literature or other art form. Obviously, this type of story can not be published for profit as the characters belong to the original author; however, students can learn a great deal about the fiction writing process from writing fan fiction.
The most popular works of fan fiction involve the characters from the Harry Potter series, the Twilight books, and the Hunger Games trilogy. However, a great deal of fan fiction is also written from the works of Jane Austen as well as past and current television shows and movies. Really, almost any book, television program, or movie can be the basis of a fan fiction story.
In fact, fan fiction went mainstream in late 2011 with the publication of P. D. James' Austen fan fiction entitled Death Comes to Pemberley. In this recent novel by one of the most well-known mystery writers in Great Britain, the character of Wickham is accused of murder, forcing Elizabeth and Darcy into the awkward position of having to prove his innocence. Because Jane Austen's works are no longer under copyright, Ms. James was able to publish this work of fan fiction for publication and profit.
The advantage of writing fan fiction is that the characters are already familiar to both the writers and most likely to the readers; therefore, young writers can concentrate on manipulating the plot as they are already familiar with the characters and settings. Young writers can thus focus on plot development especially as they construct their stories.
In this class, Susanne Barrett, author of two fan fiction novels and several short-story length works on FanFiction.net and Wattpad.com, will lead students in the creation of a short work of fan fiction. Susanne's works of fan fiction have garnered nearly a million “reads” (hits) on these websites; in addition, her Master of Arts in English Literature and her ten years of experience at Brave Writer make her uniquely well-suited for teaching this new course.
By the end of this class, students will have created a story worthy of publication on one of the several websites devoted to fan fiction, if desired.
Tentative Class Schedule:
Week One: Discussion of definition of fan fiction and which authors have requested their works to not be the subject of this genre. Examination of fan fiction story examples. Free writing exercise to determine topic/work of fan fiction to be written.
Week Two: Character study exercise to aid in developing already established characters. Plot exercise/assignment to study the elements of plot in preparation for plotting the story. Discussion and writing of a plot outline for the story.
Week Three: Writing of first draft of fan fiction story.
Week Four: Peer evaluation of first drafts of fan fiction stories. Revision and editing of first drafts. Posting (and possible online publication, with parental permission) of final fan fiction stories.
Note: More exercises may be added to the first two weeks of class as needed to aid students in creating the best quality fan fiction stories possible.
So if you're interested in enrolling a student in the Fan Fiction course at Brave Writer, act now as today is the first day of the class and we have a few openings remaining!


A casino slots machine, also called the fruit machines, slots pugs, the spinning wheels, fruit or slots machines, is a modern gambling machine that generates a game of luck for its users. Slots are mechanical devices that are made from metal, plastic, ceramic or wood. The actual device is included in a cover, which can be made of paper, fabric, velvet, leather or vinyl. It has no moving components, and hence, it generates its results by mechanical activity instead of by the influence of some hidden forces.
In almost any gambling game, if billiard, craps, slot machines or free double diamond slots progressive slot machines there are certain basic principles that have to be followed to win. These principles are given in the casino’s site, and you can locate them printed double jackpot slot on the ticket itself. Most often these principles are known as”the rules of the game” or as the”play principles .” Although they may seem to be very complicated, they aren’t so once you compare them with those followed in real life. They basically consist of a range of components like the house advantage (just how much you want to wager to beat the house), the re-buy rule (you may purchase extra balls that you didn’t bet , and so gain an additional prospect of winning), the amount of stakes allowed (the maximum amount you will wager on any game), the time limit (occasionally the time limit is limited to a certain game only, e.g., a week), the”max bet” (exactly what you can pay, in any point, to win the jackpot), and where the bonus is (if the game has a progressive jackpot, then you’ll find the prize in addition to your initial wager ).
To play slot machines at a casino, you is generally required to have a gaming license, in addition to a gaming card which show his real world ID and speech. It’s likewise necessary to have a moneychanger, who may deposit cash in one’s casino account. These people are sometimes known as”house staff,””residents,””floor employees,” and”bookkeepers.” They are part of what is called the casino”reputable” customer support staff. One way to win slot prizes, however, would be to work”on the machines” for free.
Most casinos give an assortment of slot machines, either inside their buildings or connected to them. Some supply all the slot machines which are available for playing, while others place a limit on the number of free play slot machines which they have. Free slot machines are often put in place to try new slot machines games; however, they do not normally allow players to really win their cash in these games. Rather, they simulate the winnings and payouts by supplying payouts of reward points or money. Some casinos offer no payouts at all.
One method of getting more winning bonuses for online slots is via the usage of codes. These codes are made up of random symbols which are added to some casino’s regular bonus signs. By way of instance, a casino can put a”3″ symbol code on their own casino bonus sign. When someone places this code on the signal, it helps the player to win a bonus of three bucks. In this way, instead of searching for real symbols, the participant finds a symbol which enables her or him to win a bonus.
Another method of increasing the odds of winning is to play slot machines that have loose jackpots. The chances on such slot machines are usually higher than those on machines which offer fixed payouts. This is the best method for gamblers to raise their chances of winning money. However, not all casinos have these types of slot machines.
If you’re using a computer to play online slots, be certain you have a precise image of the slot machine that you will be playing . That is important so that you can make sure that you are enjoying the slot machine onto a machine which will give you the best payout. To ascertain the likelihood of a particular slot machine, then you may use a software application called a RTCS or a”real time counting system.” This software program can tell you the chances of a specific slot machine by assessing the number of bets taken over a certain period of time. Using this kind of software keeps you from taking your time with every bet, since you simply need to look at your real time counts.
Playing slots may be exciting and fun, but in order to raise your chances of winning, you need to understand how to identify the top machines. Using a software program to aid with slot machine identification is the best way for gamblers to achieve that. You may use this software when you’re not at the casino to ensure you have a precise idea about exactly what machines are worth the amount of cash people are paying to perform them. This can let you make a more educated decision about which slots to play, and which ones to avoid. This program also makes it effortless to determine which of the slot machines will pay the most to acquire, which also helps to determine whether the slot machine is the correct place to playwith.


WEDDINGTON – Britton Short spent the past two seasons coaching against the Weddington boys lacrosse team, so he knew they were supremely talented when he took over the program at the beginning of this season.
The Warriors had won their first NCHSAA 1A/2A/3A championship last year and had beaten rival Marvin Ridge – where Short spent 2016 and 2017 coaching the Mavs JV team while also serving as a varsity assistant – five of six times during those two seasons.
Even with seeing the Warriors so many times, Short was surprised with what he had when he took over the program.
“I was obviously familiar with the talent they had just from coaching against them for the past two years, but really getting in there and working with them showed me that they are really coachable kids, too,” Short said. “We came in as a new staff this year with the expectation of winning a state championship because they had just won one. Everyone knows the talent on this team, but you never know how that’s going to go. But these kids bought into what we wanted and it was a joy to see.”
The Warriors began the season with eight straight wins, including a 10-9 overtime win over Northwest Guilford. From there, they lost two of their next four games but by design, Weddington’s schedule was absolutely loaded with non-conference foes.
Their two losses came in a 11-9 defeat at the hands of Middle Creek, who went unbeaten until falling in the NCHSAA 4A championship game, and a one-goal setback to Lake Norman, who went 22-2 and beat Middle Creek in the 4A championship game.
“There were a couple of games that really woke us up early on because maybe we were taking teams too lightly,” Short said. “But we played really well in those two games and in particular the Lake Norman game where we had a couple of shots toward the end to tie it, but we just couldn’t capitalize.”
That was also nearly the only time the Warriors didn’t come through as they went 19-2 on the season and closed the year with nine consecutive wins.
Led by an explosive offense that featured 100-point scorers and all-state selections Anthony Todano (72 goals, 43 assists) and James Shipley (an all-American who scored 55 goals and added 47 assists), the Warriors were unstoppable as they tallied 327 goals and averaged 15.6 scores per game.
Michael Burns (43 goals, 22 assists), Eamon Murphy (30 goals), all-state freshman Will Shipley (29 goals, 33 assists), Ryan Goldstein (14 goals, 22 assists) and PJ Johnson (11 goals) also contributed to the offensive firepower that was almost an embarrassment of riches.
“It was huge to have so many weapons on offense,” Short said. “That’s what made us such a threat in so many games that we played and what provided us opportunities in the second half after teams made adjustments from what we did in the first half.”
While the offense was at times scoring at will, the defense was equally adept at thwarting opposing offensive attacks.
The defense allowed just 130 goals, or just over six per contest. For Short, who specializes on the defensive side of the field, it was a magical team effort.
He credited first team all-state players Tanner Cox and Jared Papke, who was also named an all-American. Joining them was Bryce Cheek, who made 151 saves as a senior in goal and is another all-state selection heading to the University of Utah next season. Patrick Burke, who is a senior signed to Babson College, and Colby Barsz switched positions midway through the year. Burke moved from the close position from long stick middle, while Barsz moved from the close position up to long stick.
Everything Short did with his defense seemed to pay off.
“I’m just so proud of our defense,” Short said. “If it wasn’t for them, we legitimately wouldn’t have won three or four games that we ended up winning this year. Some of the games that we did lose, our defense was the reason we even had a shot to come back. They were exceptional.”
All of that talent came together as the Warriors cruised through the playoffs with wins over Hickory (27-0), Charlotte Catholic (12-7), 2016 state champion Marvin Ridge (10-4) and Mount Tabor (11-7) to reach the championship game against East Chapel Hill.
Short said he wanted to come out and make a big statement.
But, he said, his Warriors were a bit nervous as they stepped on the field. The first four Weddington shots were right at the East Chapel Hill goalkeeper, and the Warriors were struggling to score.
“We couldn’t buy a goal,” Short said. “Our first goal from Ryan Goldstein was actually an own goal that hit a kid’s stick and got past their keeper. But after we scored that one, I think the kids were able to relax.”
And pour on the offense.
The Warriors led 3-0 after the first quarter and would go on to take a 12-1 lead before East Chapel Hill could muster another goal with 44 seconds left in the second half.
“Going into the second quarter, I told them that we really need to press the gas pedal,” Short said. “My thought was that if we could get a four or five goal lead, we could really get into the other team’s heads a little and test their will. But, even with that, I don’t know if you’re ever really relieved in a game like that. In the back of my head I’m thinking if we can do what we just did then so can they. It was relieving knowing that if they scored a couple of goals, we still had a nine-goal cushion. That really helped.”
From their 12-1 lead, the Warriors cruised the rest of the way, winning their second consecutive title, 20-6.
Todano was named the championship game MVP after scoring eight goals and adding three assists, but Short said it was once again a total team effort that he can look back on now with great pride.
“The kids did every single thing that we asked them all season long,” he said. “There were never any issues wondering if they were going to show up ready to come to work and get better. They are a resilient group of kids, and I’m just so proud to be their coach.”


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Here it is; the second episode of my Thailand misadventures (and probably the saddest one yet). Seriously, this is some emotional stuff right here.
My girlfriend and I had been in Thailand for about five days. We started off in Bangkok, were almost murdered in a taxi, then flew down to Krabi for a few days before sailing off to Koh Lanta. We were staying in a super cute little homestay, run by the most lovely family. They also ran an excursions company, so we booked a kayaking trip to Ao Thalane; a series of small islands in a bay that was supposed to be absolutely beautiful. We were really excited!
We were collected in the early afternoon, in an open-backed van no less! It didn’t feel entirely safe but it was pretty cool speeding along the roads with perfect views and warm air whooshing around us.
After quite a long drive we arrived at the bay and geared up for our kayaking adventure. They gave us waterproof bags to keep our phones, cameras and the like in while we were on the water. However, as you’ll come to learn, I wasn’t smart enough to use this for anything other than keeping my cigarettes dry (priorities? What priorities?).
Our journey to the first island was across the open bay, surrounded by incredible scenery. We parked our kayaks (read: crashed uncontrollably into the sand) and hopped onto the small patch of land that was our first stop. The guide told us that it was called crab island because of all the tiny crabs that lived on it. At first, I didn’t see any, but as I looked closer, the sand was covered in them! You had to walk really slowly across the sand if you wanted to see them properly because when you got too near they would retreat into tiny holes in the ground. There were thousands of them! The view from the island was beautiful, and I took so many photos of Amy and I, as well as the scenery, on my GoPro.
Back in our kayaks, we paddled to an inlet in the limestone cliffs. This waterway, we were told, would lead us into the mangrove forests for some animal spotting. I was having a great time, taking photos and videos of our surroundings with joy. But unbeknownst to me, disaster was right around the corner. Unlike many of my other misadventures, I take full responsibility for this one. I am a complete liability and I have no one to blame but myself.
We were gently paddling along, enjoying ourselves and admiring the Indiana Jones-like setting around us when I popped my GoPro underneath the leg band of my shorts. I had been putting it back in the bag at the beginning – or at least tucking it in my lifejacket – but I kept having to get it back out again, much to my annoyance, so I just tucked it under there without really considering the consequences. Several minutes later I shifted in my seat and surprise surprise, my GoPro gently slid off my leg and plopped into the water next to me. I know it’s cliché, but it really did feel like it happened in slow motion. Not slow enough for me to do anything about it though.
All the joy suddenly drained out of me, and I shouted to Amy to help turn the kayak around. By the time we did though, I couldn’t really pinpoint exactly where it had fallen. The most annoying part of the whole thing (aside from me putting it on my leg in the first place and the fact that I’d literally only had it two weeks) was that just a few minutes earlier we’d been in a very shallow area where the water was almost crystal clear. This water, however, was murky and extremely deep. Our guide, bless him, dived in and tried to retrieve it, but at that point, we’d been moving around and disturbing the water. It was gone.
I was devastated. I may have even had a little cry. I was just so frustrated with myself. Why in the world would I have just put it on my leg?! Or not attached it to me in some way?! Complete and utter liability? That’s me. Amy was trying to turn around and comfort me, but she couldn’t even really look at me because if she did we probably would have capsized. And to be honest I didn’t feel like I deserved comfort. It was my own stupid fault.
It took me a little while, but eventually, I got a bit less upset and just settled into pure anger with myself. There wasn’t anything I could do, so I had to get over it. Obviously, I continued to take pictures on my phone, but I was really really really careful (promise). God, can you imagine if I’d lost both? I probably would have just jumped in the river with them. Though a little tainted, we still had a great time on the rest of our little adventure. The mangroves were beautiful, and we even saw some mudskippers.
Regardless of the turmoil, I did get some pictures to remember our day by, thank god. I sometimes wonder where my GoPro is now. Is it buried in the silt at the bottom of that river in Thailand? Will it wash up on a beach somewhere one day? Who knows. There’s a serious moral to take from this story though. You might think it won’t happen to you…I did. But it did happen to me, and I’m still salty about it. So please, for the love of GoPros everywhere, keep your babies safe!


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Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish was involved in an ugly row with a fuming fan on Saturdaym, seconds after Christian Benteke’s missed penalty left the club sick.
The relegation-fighting Eagles earned a last-minute penalty that Benteke had been specifically not to take after a handful of previous misses.
But he still managed to punt a poor attempt at the Selhurst Park goal that was easily saved, leaving the club deflated and fans fuming.
And Parish got into a shouting match with a supporter who approached him in a lounge.
The groaning supporter demanded to know why the club had not signed more strikers in the summer.
But Parish refused to back down over his running over the club which led to a meaty stand-off.
But, on Sunday, Parish wisely nipped the issue in the bud and explained why he was so tetchy.
He wrote on Twitter: “I would like to apologise to the supporters in the Wright and Bright lounge who witnessed the lively discussion between me and a supporter.
“I didn’t appreciate what he shouted at me but I should not have reacted, it was the heat of the moment just after the missed pen and I apologise to him also.”

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Help is on the way for dog lovers looking to adopt in Pennsylvania.
New legislation would require pet stores to provide more information about the dogs in their stores.
A proposed bill would require stores to display information on dog cages, such as the age, breed, and information on the breeder.
State representative Kevin Schreiber introduced the bill. He says the law is meant to protect dogs and their owners.
“The point of this bill is to increase the level of transparency so consumers can make well-informed decisions…and that’s all that this is about. This is not a huge mandate; it’s not an unfunded mandate; it’s not to say we don’t have excellent breeders in the commonwealth,” Schreiber says.
The bill is backed by auditor general Eugene DePasquale, who says that Pennsylvania’s enforcement of existing dog laws has failed in the last several years.

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TULARE COUNTY, CA (CNN) - A California man is behind bars, accused of killing a dog because of the animal's bladder.
Modesto Ramos was booked for animal cruelty causing death.
Authorities say the 23-year-old fatally shot his neighbor's dog because he was upset the dog urinated on his yard and vehicle.
When the dog's owner realized the dog was missing, she called the police.
Ramos admitted what he did and said he buried the dog afterward.
He is also charged with possession of banned assault weapons and negligent discharge of a firearm.
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ISLAMABAD: Lahore Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Umar Shaikh, who has been tasked to probe the rape of a woman on the Motorway, has started his investigation by questioning the choices of the woman, saying she should have taken a different route – a less deserted one – and checked her petrol tank before embarking on her journey.
The CCPO noted that the affected family departed Defence area of Lahore after midnight and took the Motorway route instead of GT Road, that too without adequate fuel. “The woman called her brother instead of police and her brother telephoned the Motorway Police at 1:30am to send a police mobile,” the CCPO said while talking to a private news channel.
Shaikh maintained the victim should have checked the fuel in her car beforetravelling as there is no petrol station on the Motorway. “There are three villages within the five kilometre radius of the incident spot. The suspects broke the glass window of the victim’s car. Blood samples have been taken from the glass. Latest technology of rural and urban police is being used in the investigation,” he said.
The statement of the CCPO drew sharp criticism from various circles, particularly from opposition leaders, and demand for his resignation #RemoveCCPOLahore has become top trend on Twitter.
Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif vowed to stand with the family "till justice is served". Condemning the incident, he said that the assault of a woman travelling with her children on the motorway is highly reprehensible, shameful and regrettable.
“This is a matter of national embarrassment and evidence of a completely broken down legal system,” the PM-N president said. He urged the government to investigate the case using quality investigative techniques like the ones used in the Zainab case so that the culprit is not let off the hook at the time of prosecution.
Shahbaz asked whose "incompetence" can be blamed for the motorway — which was always considered safe to travel — to have become a threat to safety. "Law enforcement agencies must work together to apprehend those responsible and serve justice to the affected family so that the public's confidence in the government can be restored in some small measure," he said.
The PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb said the motorway incident was devastating as it is. “And to add to this, the CCPO's remarks are a moment of utter shame, disgrace and horror that someone who holds such views is responsible for the safety, security and dignity of our lives and property.”
Parliamentary Leader of the PPP in the Senate Sherry Rehman has submitted a call attention notice in the Senate Secretariat on the motorway rape incident. In her calling notice, she termed it as a heinous crime and the concerned ministry should reply before the Senate on it.
Sherry Rehman, while through his tweet, stated that she was shocked, frankly furious to hear some police officials have had the nerve to ask why the lady was out at that hour. “Too much as instead of doing their job of protecting citizens they are asking why women are driving or waiting for help on the motorway. They need to be dismissed,” she tweeted.
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Accountability, Shahzad Akbar admitted the government's "administrative failure" in the Lahore Motorway rape case, vowing that culprits would be arrested at all costs.
"There is some administrative failure [in the case] that we must admit since it took place on the link road that connects the two motorways," Akbar told a news conference. "I see an unneeded controversy was created out of the CCPO's earlier statement," said Akbar. "I have spoken to him about it, he will tell you himself what he meant by it."
The prime minister's aide said that it was the government's responsibility to ensure that roads, motorways, streets and highways were safe for men and women to travel. "If a case such as this takes place, it is also the government's job to arrest the culprits and make an example out of them," he said.
He also urged the media to keep the identity of the victim a secret even if they find out about it. The PPP Secretary Information Dr Nafisa Shah demanded the resignation of Minister of Communication Murad Saeed and Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar over the incident of gang rape of woman on Lahore motorway. “The communication minister and chief minister should resign while accepting their incompetence,” she said.
Nafisa said it was tragic incident and all those involved in heinous crime should be brought before the law of land. Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari criticised the CCPO for blaming the victim.
“For an officer to effectively blame a woman for being gang raped by saying she should have taken the GT Road or question as to why she went out in the night with her children in unacceptable,” said Mazari in a tweet. “Nothing can ever rationalise the crime of rape.”
Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said that providing safety to the masses was the state's responsibility. Talking about the CCPO's statement, he said that he did not agree with the statement the police officer made. He said the statement was irresponsible and unnecessary, though there was nothing illegal in it. "What action should we take against the CCPO? That he did not make a good statement?" he asked, over calls for the CCPO's removal.
Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan expressed anger over the statement of the CCPO Lahore and asked him to leave his job if he cannot protect the citizens. In a video statement, Ali Muhammad Khan said the CCPO must be ashamed of his statement regarding the rape case. He said the CCPO is a highly responsible position and he cannot be allowed to pass such irresponsible remarks. He said it is the responsibility of state to protect its citizens no matter what time they choose to come out of their houses. He said the CCPO must step down if he cannot perform his duty.
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Bitcoin (BTC) has been on an astonishing run this year that has almost mirrored the astonishing rally back in 2017 when the cryptocurrency touched almost $20,000 per token. However, earlier on in July, the cryptocurrency experienced declines and went below the $10,000 level.
Altcoins Moving Up
However, that seems to be a thing of the past now as the coin has regained its gains and is soaring again on the back of excellent momentum. In addition to that, due to the surge experienced by Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), and Ripple (XRP) have also experienced gains.
The previous 48 hours or so have been quite dramatic with Bitcoin gaining as much as 10% and reaching a price of $13,120 each, which is now within touching distance of $13,880, BTC’s highest level in 2019 so far. All the other cryptocurrencies mentioned above have also gained, and due to the colossal bump in total value, the entire crypto market has managed to reach a total valuation of $350 billion.
According to experts, Bitcoin is now approaching a critical point in the charts, where it can either soar to new highs or tumble down significantly. However, it is important to point out that most of the time when it reached such levels, the token has managed to go on impressive bull runs. Experts believe that this is a critical level and there is a possibility of the coin reaching new heights on the back of some positive news with regards to the crypto market or Bitcoin.
It is believed that news of institutional investment in Bitcoin could be the trigger that finally manages to push the token into new heights, from which it will be difficult to dislodge it. It is important to note that earlier this year Fidelity opened up a fund by way of which its institutional investors could invest in Bitcoin.
At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $312, up by 7%, while Litecoin jumps 4% to $125, and Ripple gains 3% at $0.398.
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What 15 creative things you could do with your kids' art
Don't throw them away, it's also so much clutter.
What are 15 creative things you could do with your kids' art? Don't throw them away, it's also so much clutter.
Create a Rotating Art Gallery: Dedicate a wall or a portion of a wall in your home as a rotating What are 15 creative things you could do with your kids' art? Don't throw them away, it's also so much clutter.
Customized Stationery: Scan or photograph your kids' artwork and use it to create customized stationery such as greeting cards, postcards, or notepaper. You can either print the artwork directly onto the stationery or create a collage using digital tools. This way, you can share their art with friends and family while also reducing clutter.
DIY Art Books: Compile your kids' artwork into DIY art books or albums. You can organize the artwork chronologically or by theme and add captions or stories written by your kids to accompany each piece. This turns their artwork into cherished keepsakes that can be revisited and enjoyed for years to come.
Collaborative Art Projects: Use your kids' artwork as materials for collaborative art projects. Cut out shapes or elements from their drawings and paintings to create collages, mixed media art, or even handmade greeting cards. This encourages creativity and collaboration while repurposing older artwork into new creations.
Digitalize and Create Keepsakes: Digitally scan or photograph your kids' artwork and use it to create various keepsakes such as photo books, calendars, or even customized clothing or accessories. There are many online services that allow you to print photos or designs on a wide range of items, providing unique ways to preserve and showcase their art without taking up physical space
Artistic Coasters: Turn your kids' artwork into coasters by laminating or sealing their drawings/paintings onto cork or wooden coasters. Not only does this protect your furniture, but it also adds a unique and colorful touch to your home décor.
Artistic Puzzles: Transform your kids' artwork into custom puzzles. There are many online services that allow you to upload images and create personalized puzzles of various sizes and difficulties. It's a fun way to enjoy their artwork while engaging in a family-friendly activity.
Art Trading Cards: Cut your kids' artwork into smaller pieces and create art trading cards, similar to baseball cards. These mini masterpieces can be swapped with friends or family members, encouraging social interaction and sharing their creativity with others.
Gallery Wall Collage: Instead of framing individual pieces, create a collage on a large canvas or poster board using multiple pieces of your kids' artwork. Arrange them in an artistic manner, overlapping and layering them to create a visually appealing gallery wall collage.
Artistic Bookmarks: Turn your kids' artwork into personalized bookmarks by laminating or sealing their drawings/paintings onto sturdy cardstock. Not only are these functional, but they also make reading more enjoyable with a touch of creativity.
Art Aprons or Tote Bags: Transfer their artwork onto fabric and create custom aprons or tote bags. This allows your kids to proudly display their creativity while helping with cooking, crafting, or running errands.
Memory Game: Create a memory game by printing pairs of your kids' artwork onto cardstock or thick paper. Cut them into matching pairs and play memory games with your children, enhancing their cognitive skills while enjoying their art.
Artwork Lampshades: Use translucent paper or vellum to print your kids' artwork and create custom lampshades. When illuminated, the lampshades will showcase their colorful designs, adding a whimsical touch to any room.
Artistic Wrapping Paper: Print copies of your kids' artwork onto large sheets of paper to use as wrapping paper for gifts. This not only adds a personal touch to your presents but also reduces waste by repurposing their artwork into something functional.
Personalized Gift Wrap: Use your kids' artwork as custom gift wrap for special occasions. Wrap gifts in large sheets of paper featuring their drawings or paintings, adding a personal touch to your presents. more info...


text: Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Linkedin Share on Tumblr [xrr rating=2.75/5]Chinese Puzzle marks the long-awaited finale to Cédric Klapisch’s trilogy following the complicated life and relationships of writer Xavier Rousseau (Romain Duris). Whereas L’auberge espagnole was predominantly set in Barcelona and Russian Dolls ventured into London and Moscow, Chinese Puzzle broadens the trilogy’s horizons to include New York City. As always, the film centers on Xavier as he navigates relationships within his tight-knit group of friends, further complicated in this installment by the anxieties of turning 40. Maturing along with its characters, the trilogy wraps things up with a convoluted caper that concerns itself more with questions of adulthood and parental responsibility. Klapisch benefits here from a prolonged absence from the series. L’auberge espagnole and Russian Dolls were separated only by three years. Chinese Puzzle sees Klapisch return to the characters eight years later to glimpse how the Apartment-set tackle family life and the reality of adulthood. Characters Martine (Audrey Tautou) and Isabelle (Cécile De France) happily receive much more screen time in this final installment and bring a better balance to the film with Xavier splitting his energies between Wendy (Kelly Reilly), Martine and Isabelle. Picking up the story ten years after Russian Dolls, Chinese Puzzle opens with Xavier fast-approaching his tenth anniversary to Wendy with two kids to show for it. But years of marriage bliss and stability have taken a toll on Xavier’s writing career. As his editor says, happiness is boring compared with emotional turmoil. In an ironic twist of fate, Wendy opens up about her affair with an American and her decision to take the kids and move to New York. Suddenly, Xavier is forced to drop everything and build a new life in New York to have any chance of seeing his kids. Xavier crashes with Isabelle (who is pregnant thanks to Xavier’s sperm donation) and her Chinese-American girlfriend Ju (Sandrine Holt). To its detriment, there are complicated and somewhat implausible subplots galore in Chinese Puzzle. Xavier takes a job as a bike courier to make ends meet and marries Nancy (Li Jun Li), the niece of a taxi driver whose life Xavier saved, to get a green card when his tourist visa runs out. Meanwhile, Isabelle has a brief, misguided affair with her babysitter (also named Isabelle). The situation becomes even more hectic for Xavier when his old girlfriend Martine visits New York with her own two kids. Once again surrounded by uncontrolled chaos, Xavier has one thing going for him: his new novel inspired by his muddled situation. Towards the latter half of the film, Klapisch includes a brief but perceptive scene in a train station where Wendy, Martine and Isabelle teasingly tell Xavier that he really needs a woman who is the perfect blend of all three of them. While short and unassuming, that scene speaks to the fact that throughout this trilogy Xavier has been chasing an (ever-altering) ideal relationship: first, with Martine and then with Wendy. Much of Chinese Puzzle finally sees Xavier shift his focus from himself to his children. And that reflects Klapisch’s choice in Chinese Puzzle to give children to each of his main characters. Now in the background of their relationship woes, each of them has to temper their own desires with newfound parental responsibility. And that is truly where the film ultimately falters. For once, the setup of Klapisch’s film wasn’t a straightforward search for Xavier’s new girlfriend but a globetrotting journey to keep what was left of his family intact. Klapisch backpedals on that by bringing back Martine not as an old friend but as a renewed love interest who decides to stay in New York with the newly married (however deceptively) Xavier in a conventional and clichéd romantic ending. Part of the appeal of the previous films was a certain degree of unsentimental realism in their portrayal of romance. Certainly, the pairing of Xavier and Martine will please fans of the trilogy, but the giddy ending can’t avoid coming across as forced. Despite the unmanageability of the ultimate situation, Chinese Puzzle does manage to provide a tidy ending for the trilogy and can easily stand alone as a harmless romantic comedy.

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