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BEAUTIFUL THUGGER GIRLS is pop-by-way-of Atlanta, led by the city’s most consistently daring innovator.
Sometimes I wonder what Young Thug’s career would’ve looked like if he had only admired Birdman from afar, if he had just accepted Future’s generous offer to sign to Freebandz, if Gucci Mane hadn’t sold his contract to Lyor Cohen and 300 Entertainment. Rich Homie Quan and Thug self-release “Lifestyle” and it still goes viral - because, well, just listen to the song. Everyone is salivating for Tha Tour: Pt. 1 and they follow it up with Pt. 2 and 3. There’s an actual tour. Thug and Quan’s kids have playdates 45,000 feet in the air. There’s unfortunately nary a mention of gold toilets and chandeliers - no “RICH GANG” ad libs - and it’s because Thug and his lifelong idol, Lil Wayne, are on tour together, running a very successful “fuck Birdman” campaign. Barter 6 is actually the Like Father Like Son sequel none of us deserve.
Also, 2 Chainz and Thug might not be in a cold war - okay, I’ll stop. If we’re being honest with ourselves, none of us even deserve Thug in his current iteration, let alone the doppleganger from a more ideal part of the multiverse. And, being the enigma that he is, Thug himself has seemingly shrugged off these ostensible hurdles, deaf to any narratives that run tangential to his unfiltered self-expression. His location on twitter dot com reads “Thug’s World” for a reason.
This tunnel vision has been a double edged sword for the Atlantan rapper. He doesn’t necessarily want to go pop, he wants pop to go Thugger—but when it does, when Calvin Harris is tapping him for songs with Pharrell Williams and Ariana Grande, Thug hits the gas and tries to outlap everyone yet again. One could say it’s admirable that he doesn’t chase hits, but he also doesn’t capitalize on the ones that fall into his lap. He initially framed BEAUTIFUL THUGGER GIRLS—his first project in 10 months (the longest “break” he’s taken to date)—as his debut, executive produced by Drake, yet it dropped on Apple Music unceremoniously, with no subsequent mention of the Canadian popstar.
As I see it, each era of Thug has its rise, peak, and fall. The “fall” only lasting for as long as he chooses to stand still—which usually isn’t for long. Meaning, just when you think he’s found a comfortable groove, he carves out a new one, finds his footing, and subsequently conquers the sound. There’s a Durty Boyz interview where Thug says he modeled his constant reinvention after Wayne, but just like with anything Young Thug, he seems to take the model to its extreme limit. I Came From Nothing 2 was the peak of his first era; 1017 Thug was a reinvention of sorts, as were Tha Tour and B6 (despite being released less than a year apart). The aforementioned projects were the peaks in their respective eras, with last year’s I’m Up and Slime Season 3, although released at the height of his Kanye West co-sign and post-”Best Friend” notoriety,playing the role of falling action, stylistically speaking. His last release, JEFFERY, was the rising action for an entirely new era, bringing us to what might just be a newfound peak.
At one point during an interview in France (his go-to choice of locale for delivering any worthwhile interviews), Thug alluded to his long-teased debut, Hy!£UN35, having “a dose” of Kendrick Lamar and J Cole. Extrapolating from that quote could lead one to believe that, even if we’ve stopped keeping track, Thug himself seems to make a distinction between a collection of songs—a mixtape—and a project with thorough, fleshed out concepts—The Album. BTG serves as a confident step into album territory, despite being billed as yet another mixtape.
As a recently re-exiled rap icon once said: “Got the kids and the wife life, but can’t wake up from the nightlife.” BTG is a concept album built on a similar internal struggle, relying heavily on the contrast between his most perverse urges and his current dedication to his fiancee, swimwear designer Jerrika Karlae. A majority of the first half of BTG is Thug stuck in a exuberant dream, finding comfort in a seemingly never-ending party; a farewell tour of disposable side-chicks and dangerous drugs. It’s from the same mind as the drug-addled bachelor who first warbled, "as long as I live, wouldn't want a wife," back on “Halftime.” The first eight songs thrive in this nonchalant, Playboy universe he’s concocted, one where he’s the “Black Christian Grey” with “50 shades of bees," and feels as if he should "enjoy the wealth until its gone."
In a bathtub, with a bottle of bubbly, Thug declares his love for himself and invites every women within an Uber-viable radius to love him as well. He wants to have “more kids than God.” He asks his girl to be ride or die despite having “three bitches on the side.” He teases her with threesomes he’ll prolly participate in with or without her consent. At a glance, his sole intention seems to be to feed his libido, like “family don’t matter.”
That is, until a chance encounter with Snoop Dogg and Lil Durk. An expectedly potent smoke sesh with Uncle Snoop seems to send Thug crawling back into himself, insecure and anxious. It’s that sort of hazy yet vivid panic that most stoners can relate too. It’s as if he hits Cloud Nine, looks down, realizes how one-sided he’s been thus far, and then has to consciously center himself.
This leads to a purposeful string of songs many Thug fans will instantly categorize as “old” due to the incessant number of previews Thug himself has posted over the years. All three of the following tracks were first teased back in 2015, by a blonde then grey-haired Thugger. (You know, the one with his septum pierced who had a perpetually alien glow about him.) The joint in the middle, “Me or Us,” literally starts with him teasing the song as if he’s only about to play a snippet. Following the escapades of Side A, it’s like he time travels to 2015, back when he first proposed to Rika, and falls in love all over again.
For an artist whose catalogue already contains earnest odes to monogamy like “Worth It” or “Hey, I,” “Feel It” is somehow a staggering new high, an intoxicatingly brazen love song that sees him speaking directly to his significant other. Immediately after, “Me or Us” feels like an hypnotic interlude, a somber Thug working out his wedding vows, wondering if he’s ready to settle down. It sees him roleplaying, questioning his loyalty from not only his own perspective, but from his future wife’s point of view. “I got a show? Fuck my show, you my show,” is the kind of off the cuff romanticism we’ve come to love and expect from his more understated ballads.
This rumination culminates on “Oh Yeah.” A whirlwind of emotions, this track encapsulates the full range of love: from the first time she gave him chill, to their first, purely vindictive fight. An awestruck Thug engages in a cinematic retelling of the turbulent road he’s taken to find his fiancee. He claims to be drunk off her love on the first verse, accuses her of abandoning him in the second, and reconciles with his own shortcomings by the third.
Evocative and honest, these three songs anchor the entire project while effectively clearing way for the one-two punch of “For Y’all” and “Take Care.” The former is Thug at his most defiant and proud, daring anyone to chastise his choices without first walking a mile in his jeans. Although it hides its retrospection under a triumphant flare, “For Y’all” concludes with the album’s most poignant passage:
I did everything for y'all to ball
Tell y'all risked it all to see a smile on y'all
I risked my future goals for all y'all
I risked my life she told me take that condom off and go raw
She perfect in my eyes, she know when I act modest
Girl version of me, she manage work for me
She...she genius, she my idol, believe
Building on this unwavering declaration of loyalty, the closer, “Take Care,” playfully teases the idea of him finally tying the knot (which, admittedly, he’s been doing since “Knocked Off”). The final line succinctly reiterates the duality of the album's premise: “I know you want a savage to give you a ring right? Take care!”
Since Thug often lusts as deeply as he loves, it sometimes becomes difficult to pin down his intentions. Oftentimes, to Thug, true love seems to be a volatile mix of the two. It's high-stakes, do or die, as bold and erotic as it is unsettling and nerve-wracking. In this sense, the seeds of monogamy and deep, familial bonds that come to fruition in the second half are first planted on tracks such as “She Wanna Party” and “Daddy’s Birthday.” The second verse on the former is a flatout love letter - maybe even apology - to his significant other: “From you, away could never push me, darling” he pens, quite poetically, before promising, “I want you for real, and if you feel like I wasted your time, I’ll reimburse.” The following track, “Daddy’s Birthday,” sees him at his most vulnerable, admitting: “I’m so busy I feel like I’m in and out of my kids’ lives.” He attempts to justify his often excessive bravado (“you gotta forgive my heart, I don’t meant to stunt like that”), but his realization that, at 25, he’s already the “father of six babies,” helps keep him grounded. BTG is a raw, candid love album as only Young Thug could execute. After all, the same guy who said he wouldn't want a wife on "Halftime," went on to pen, "if you got AIDS I want it, if you got herpes I want it," later the same year.
Keeping the distinct halves of BTG in mind, it seems as if the album's dichotomy is best exemplified by the song with Future. “Relationship” is the stuff of backstage groupies, ravished hotel rooms and painfully sobering hangovers, with the countless yacht parties eventually causing the elder Atlantan to realize he might be in over his head. Drowning in his deviant ways, Future should be the perfect cautionary tale for Thug, but it’s hard to hear him over the sound of jet skis circling.
As for the rest of the features (excluding any post-release, The Life of Pablo style updates), no one verse sounds out of place. Jacques subtly complements Thug on "For Y'all," and newcomer Millie Go Lightly feels as at home on a Rex Kudo and Charlie Handsome beat as Snoop and Durk feel on Young Chop’s “Get High.” Kudo, of “White Iverson” fame, actually has his fingerprints all over the project, with Post Malone himself showing up with co-production credits on “Me Or Us.” But that’s not to say that this albumis entirely new terrain for Thugger.
Rather, BTG builds on the most provocative sounds established by JEFFERY, with fresh in-house talent like “Webbie” producers The Billboard Hitmakers joining forces with executive producers and longtime collaborators London On Da Track and Wheezy. Together, they bring the lush, vibrant sounds of pop-by-way-of-Atlanta to life. Wheezy specifically has been an essential part of Thug’s recent experiments, more so than even London. Dating as far back as B6, he’s been quietly feeding Thug genre-fluid instrumentation. Lest you forget, “Amazing,” which happens to be one of the closest analogues to the more country-tinged beats on here, is entirely his doing. A wonderfully exciting songwriter, Thug’s melodies are often as elusive as they are immediately familiar. He’s never had to fight for attention with the production like this, but fortunately the clash results in some of his most precise rhythms to date, teasing even more untapped potential.
It often feels like Thug packs entire album's worth of nuance into a single track. He twists words to the point where “horny” rhymes with “yawning,” starts grunting mid-verse, and has cheeky ad libs that highlight his sharp, comedic timing. His voice naturally cracks and quivers and sounds like it’s being run through one of those large industrial fans, he hums bedtime lullabies like he just stumbled upon them himself, and his harmonies are delicate and textured. “You Said,” the pristine centerpiece of Side A, is a fiery string of carnal urges, layered with unabashed desire, his passionate vocals tearing through what should be an overwhelming backdrop of fluttering harps. He’s sucking on toes and he’ll “lick on that puss on a pill and make it stand up like some bunny ears,” but what could be crass finds poignancy in just how naked and revealing Thug allows himself to be. From the way he teases his girl in the intro, to the way his own voice trembles when he details running into her in person (“I get excited when I see you, I'd rather freeze up and get shy when I see you”), Thug manages to once again present a full spectrum of emotion in under five minutes.
All that being said, it’s understandable if there’s a feeling of déjà vu, coupled with a sense of fatigue, when approaching this release - despite all the forward momentum he exhibits creatively. Thug’s entire run thus far has felt like a series of cosmic accidents, him playing the role of a mischievous demigod without a single care for his own commercial appeal. And in 2017, where we’re well into the era of hyperbole, there’s rarely any room for a nuanced take regarding Thug’s often-frustrating career trajectory, let alone the music itself.
He could have been bigger by now, for sure, but does that mean it’s curtains for his future? Of course not. With his well-documented, yet almost unbelievable, work ethic, and propensity to toss out great bodies of work at will, his longevity shouldn’t really be in question. Whether or not he’ll truly break through to the mainstream, however, seems to be contingent on him stumbling upon a real hit (a la last year’s “Bad and Boujee” for Migos) and actually capitalizing on the opportunity. Keep in mind, his last solo hit was “Best Friend,” a few centuries ago by today’s standards. And back then, Barter 6, his first for-sale mixtape, had only moved 16K it’s first week. It made sense, Thug was an unbothered renegade. But now, two years later, BTG is in danger of repeating those same, measly, first week numbers.
Due to how much discussion his antics have garnered over the years, it’s as if many believe Thugger to be bigger than he truly is. Sure, he sells out tours, has a fanbase overseas, and seems to have a reach beyond rap music (from collabing with the likes of Jamie XX and Calvin Harris, to his ventures in the fashion world). But Thug has been gaining momentum for years, so, if anything, it often feels as if his commercial appeal is stagnating, being overshadowed by his less experimental contemporaries. This all feels like deadtime before that One Hit. A hit, followed by a true rollout for his “debut,” could do the trick, but Thug’s going to need to be more hands on with his approach. Let Nadeska and Joe Budden fawn over his talent over on Everyday Struggle, or something. If those pieces fall into place, it could be smooth sailing for Thug (like he got his masters). If not, he’ll continue to connect with his core fanbase while being a rapper’s rapper (and, by now, a singer’s singer). Which, honestly, would be a damn shame.
With each new body of work, Thug presents us with another facet of his artistry and his refusal to stand still should be commended. I invoked Kanye West and Yeezus earlier for a reason: starting this album with a pseudo pop-country hybrid while crooning, “What up, I wanna put my dick inside of your panties,” is, for all intents and purposes, equivalent to Kanye screaming, “how much do I not give a fuck,” over heavy, aggressive synths, is it not? BTG is Thug promising us he’ll never conform, that his artistry will never be easily digestible, even when it feigns to be more accessible. Hopefully, whenever it’s time for Hy!£UN35, Thug isn’t forced to rein it in.
And with that, in honor of Prodigy’s untimely passing, I’ll leave you with this: “This the mixtape, imagine how the album sound.”
Until then, take care.


A great post on Copyblogger from guest poster, Jonathan Morrow. It talks about how you can create excitement around your posts, in pretty much any niche, and attract people to give a thumbs up to your posts on the popular social news/promotion site, Digg.
Have you ever noticed that some blogs seem to rise to the top of Digg over and over again?
You might think that they’ve discovered some magic formula for getting attention, built a “Digg culture” on their blog, or they just get all of their friends to Digg their posts.
And they might.
Though, many of them took the most important step before they even started their blog. They chose a niche that the social media crowd already loves.
I think one of the biggest things you can do to get noticed on Digg, is to properly formulate your headline, and your submission text, as many people will Digg up an article without even reading it, only going on the headline, and the included blurb of text.


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Guest House by Walker Workshop
Cozy guest house designed by Walker Workshop located in Beverly Hills, California, United States.
Description by Walker Workshop
This two bedroom guesthouse sits along a ridge in a grove of over 120 coast live oak trees. The building utilizes a small footprint and height to maximize panoramic canyon views while strengthening its connection with the trees below. An existing barn was rehabbed extensively and functions as both a living room and a concert venue for up to eighty guests. The upper floor is clad in fire-resistant wood and has bedrooms at opposite corners of the floating volume.
Photography by Nicholas Alan Cope

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A couple in the news today were found to have killed their eight year old son by beating him to death. In the interview with the babysitter she was telling them how the parents would tell her to hit him anytime he was crying or 'misbehaving'. You should have seen the bastards in the court room. I have never seen so much hate and arrogance on a human being's face. They actually believed that their son deserved it.
I've started on this rant because of all the shit that has been going on. The things that people will do to their children. I swear I would do anything to save the lives of all these kids who suffer at the hands of parents who really believe that its ok to hit their child and honestly believe that their kid is crying to spite them. Kids can be a pain but that never constitutes what bastards you can do to them. We are bigger, and stronger then these kids. They aren't a threat. Parents never stop to think how if they destroy a person's life through death then they do it by causing lasting damages to the mental states of their children. How dare you.
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8 oz chicken breast protein: Chicken breasts are one of the most popular food options, especially among bodybuilders and people who are on a weight loss journey. This is because Chicken breasts are a rich source of lean protein, and has a great advantage while eating at a weight loss and muscle-building routine.
In addition, people who add chicken breasts to their daily diet plan gain an immense healthy metabolism and also will have more muscular mass. Furthermore, chicken breasts are easily available in any supermarket and are also inexpensive. Thus, it does not create a constraint on the grocery budget of a family.
Due to its high-protein and low-carbohydrate nutrition, this is always included in professional athletes’ diets. On the other hand, you can find Chicken breasts available in most restaurants, and also it’s very easy to cook. If you are thinking of including chicken breast in your diet plan, it’s better to know how much nutrition will be on your plate.
If we are talking about chicken breast, most people buy an 8-ounce chicken breast. This is enough to last a week for a single person on a balanced diet, but a professional athlete consumes an 8-ounce chicken breast in a single day.
Chicken is available in different cuts, including breasts, thighs, wings, and drumsticks. Every cut has a different nutrition value, different calories count, and different protein and fat proportions.
Protein in 8 oz Chicken Breast?
In 8 oz Chicken Breast, the protein is 56 – 61 grams. the protein amount varies on the quality of the chicken, which includes skin thickness.
Protein in 8 oz chicken breast is around 50 grams. After cooking, the 8 ounces of fried or baked chicken breast contains about 70 grams of protein.
However, for an accurate protein count in an uncooked or raw chicken breast, check the product’s nutritional facts when buying it at the supermarket store. The product details are exactly mentioned, including the product level in a chicken breast.
The protein level varies for different brands, as also products, because every chicken has a different skin thickness. The more skin your chicken breast accumulates, the more calories it accompanies.
The total 80% of calories in 8 ounces of chicken breast are due to protein. The remaining 20% of the calories are from fats. An 8-ounce chicken breast offers, Total Fat: of 2.78g, however, it doesn’t offer any Carbohydrates.
Does 8oz Chicken Breast Provide Enough Protein?
The human body protein requirement is different for every person, and the average Adult men need about 56 grams a day while an average adult women need about 46 grams a day (71 grams, if pregnant or breastfeeding). Before diving into, can 8oz chicken breast provide enough protein, let’s check out how much your body needs protein per day.
According to a study conducted by The Dietary Reference Intake [DRI], people require 0.36 grams of protein per pound of body weight (0.8 grams of protein per kilogram) per day.
For example, if a person weighs 165 pounds [75 kilograms], the minimum amount of protein required is 60 grams a day.
However, this amount is the minimum threshold of the portion intake required to prevent protein deficiency, but some other factors create hindrances such as fitness level, age, muscle mass, body weight, height, and overall health.
Also, if you are in the muscle-building phase, your body requires additional protein to repair the torn muscles and fibers.
The 8oz Chicken Breast is filled with 56 grams of protein, which is enough for an average person following a sedentary lifestyle. In addition, it’s the perfect food for bodybuilders because of its high protein and low-calorie contents.
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8 Oz Chicken Breast Nutrition Facts
The following nutrition chart is provided by the USDA for one 8-ounce (226g) serving of chicken breast.
Here, check out the nutrition values of an 8 oz chicken breast.
8 oz Raw Chicken Breast Protein Chart
8 oz Fried Chicken Breast Protein Chart
8 oz Chicken Breast Protein Chart
The following charts describe the nutrition value including protein level in different types[raw, fried, and packed] of 8 oz chicken breast. In the chart, we can see, that the highest calories count is in the fried chicken while the lowest calories count is in 8 oz raw chicken breast. The highest protein in 8 oz chicken breast is 74g in packed chicken breast. However, the protein amount can be changed in different chicken brands, as the skin thickness and muscle mass in chicken causes a slight variation in the protein amount. Although, the protein amount is never below 70g in an 8 oz chicken breast.
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Benefits of chicken breast protein
Chicken breast is low in calories, high in protein, and filled with important nutrients that are required in a healthy balanced diet. As we already know, chicken breast is rich in protein, t supports weight loss, muscle growth, and bone health.
According to studies, increasing the intake of protein levels in your diet, may benefit you in weight loss, build a lean body mass, and also strengthen your bone health.
Health Benefits of Including chicken breast in the diet
Including chicken breast in your diet plan, can offer certain advantages to your health. Let’s check them out.
Builds and Maintains Muscle Mass
Chicken breast is rich in protein and protein is required to build muscle and also maintain the muscle mass of a body. According to studies, the decrease in protein level in the human body shows a significant decrease in muscle mass of the body.
As the chicken breast is low in calories, and fats, but rich in protein it helps reduce food cravings and prevent overeating. According to a study in 2016, for overweight people after following a reduced-calorie diet plan, it showed the people whose diet included more protein had improved food appetite, and also shows more weight loss.
According to research, the bone density in a human body increases after eating animal protein like a chicken breast, as the protein works with calcium to help protect bones. Calcium and protein are necessary to keep the bone stronger and healthy.
The chicken breast consists of amino acids known as tryptophan, which has a specific property of causing relaxation of muscles. According to a study, when a person eats chicken breast, the muscles in the body are released from the tension, and the brain’s serotonin levels are increased. Thus, after eating an 8 oz chicken breast, most people are happy because it releases muscle tension and also it’s delicious.
8 Oz Chicken Breast Protein Substitute
If you are a began or get bored of eating chicken breast in your diet plan. Although there are soo many food options you can choose from, you have to choose a perfect substitute food, that will contain a similar protein amount as an 8 oz chicken breast.
Plant-based Chicken Breast Substitute
Edamame beans are immature soybeans harvested before they are fully riped or hardened. These are a perfect alternative to the chicken breast as they are low in calories and one 8 oz cup [226 grams] contains approximately 24. 5 grams of protein. In addition, due to the rich amount of antioxidants, amino acids, and fiber, will help to regulate and lower circulating cholesterol levels. Although the protein is not close compared to chicken breast, for plant-based food, the protein amount is very high.
Seitan is a plant-based meat substitute made of wheat gluten flour. Seitan is rich in protein and low in calories, fat, and carbohydrates. In a 1/4-cup (28-gram) serving, Seiten accommodates 21 grams of protein and contains all nine essential amino acids. Due to its high protein count, this is the perfect substitute for an 8 oz chicken breast protein.
Tempeh is a fermented soybean product, which is a perfect substitute for chicken breast due to its high amounts of protein count, and also includes vitamins and minerals. An 8-ounce (226-gram) serving of tempeh contains 40 grams of protein and 24 grams of fat. In addition, the calories count is 432 calories in 8 oz tempeh which is higher compared to chicken breast with only 246 calories for 8 oz.
Tofu is condensed soy milk that s popular food among bodybuilders due to its rich protein amount. In 8 oz of tofu, there are approximately 38 grams of protein. In addition, there are only 350 calories in 8 ounces and about 23.5 grams of fats. Thus, it is a perfect substitute for an 8 oz chicken breast protein.
Meat Substitutes for chicken breast
1. Turkey Breast
Turkey breast is similar in terms of taste, texture, looks, and nutrition to chicken breast. Thus it is the best substitute choice for 8 oz chicken breast protein.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Nutrient Database, 8 ounces or 226 grams (g) of non-enhanced, roasted turkey breast contains:
- 358 calories
- 8.66 g of fat
- 65 g of protein
Similar to chicken breast, there are no carbohydrates and the protein level is quite similar. Also, if you choose dark roasted turkey meat it contains
- 459 calories
- 13.63 g of fat
- 62.55 g of protein
The protein level is less in dark meat as compared to white turkey. However, the similarity in Nutriio between turkey breast and chicken, makes it a suitable alternative.
2. Duck Breast
Duck meat is delicious and nutrient-dense. It is rich in protein, healthy fat, and micronutrients including selenium, iron, and niacin. In a single serving of an 8-ounce duck breast, it contains 55.6 grams of protein similar to chicken breast and 458 calories and total fat of 24.6 grams.
Although the level of calories and fats far exceeds the chicken breast value, duck breast also provides certain health benefits including boosting the Immune System, Protects Bones, and Reduces Heart Disease Risk. Furthermore, you do not have to eat more to complete the protein amount in your diet, as both chicken breast and duck breast have similar protein levels. So, it is a good food option to substitute for chicken breast protein.
3. Chicken Thighs
These can be used as an alternative for chicken breast. Chicken thighs are also called dark meat chicken because it has high fats content and flavors than chicken breast.
In a single serving of an 8 oz chicken thigh, it contains 246 calories, 30 grams of protein, and 24.6 grams of total fats.
Almost 47% of calories in chicken thighs come from fats, and the remaining 53% are from protein. Despite, its low protein level as compared to chicken breast, it can be a perfect substitute, and on a plus side, chicken thigh thighs are more delicious and affordable.

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We had a most wonderful staycation at The Curtiss this past week. We celebrated my daughter’s birthday. Our time there will be a favorite memory for her for years to come!
The hotel was very beautiful and posh. The Manager at the front desk, Josh, had a great smile and was very helpful and kind. Jenna at the Revolving Bar was charming, friendly and made us feel very welcome. Dinner at Chez Ami was delicious. Our server at the restaurant, Petya, was very pleasant and attentive.
Whether to dine or to stay, we will definitely be returning toThe Curtiss in the future. Thank you.
Absolutely the BEST service and food we have experienced in a long time. I would recommend this place to anyone seeking a nice romantic dinner with phenomenal food. Not only was the food amazing but the staff as well following all pandemic protocols. They made the experience there exceptional.
The Curtiss Buffalo Staycation package is simply perfect. After countless months (almost a year!) under the U.S. order to “stay home” – my boyfriend and I simply needed a night outside the house but also wanted to stay safe. This package is PERFECT for that!! We felt safe the whole stay – the rooms were cleaned and there were signs and signed off/dated papers detailing the cleaning services performed. Other than getting our dinner and checking in, we didn’t have to interact or even come close to anyone else and those that we saw while checking in or those working in the restaurant were all wearing masks and maintained safe distance. I will 100% be back and will tell everyone I know to take a night off and head to the Curtiss! It’s worth it!
My husband and I had the most wonderful visit to The Curtiss Hotel! Everything from start to finish was just absolutely perfect. The lobby, bar, restaurant, Turkish Spa, and especially our amazing and beautiful room was a delight. All staff was professional, polite and friendly. We look forward to returning! Worth every penny!
Hotel staff from valet to reception to bartenders were all very welcoming and accommodating.
The hotel is in a great location.
The room was large and had everything you needed. The bathroom was probably our favorite feature. Would definitely recommend and would stay again!
I can only comment on the main bar at the Curtis Hotel….although I will return to stay at this beautiful hotel!
The bar is very cool as it rotates
The bartenders are very friendly and knowledgeable
Anxious for summer, to check out the rooftop bar
I booked a Staycation for a friend and the staff really made the experience wonderful. When there was an issues they addressed it professionally. I recommend that you stay at the Curtis hotel, you will never see hotels the same. My guest had the best time of their life.
I came to Curtiss tonight with some coworkers and had the best service at the revolving bar since coming here last year. Josie, Miguel and Emily ran the bar tonight and provided excellent service, precision and friendliness. From cucumber martinis to any cocktail you want, their professionalism and actual caring attitude left my coworkers and I with such a great night- money WELL spent. Can’t wait to come back Curtiss!
The hotel remind me of Caesar’s Palace. It was exceptionally clean and loaded with high technology! My room was large and had more than adequate space. They picked me up from the airport without charge! The staff was extremely helpful. The rotating bar was very unique!

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The Smile Stealers : The Fine and Foul Art of DentistryRegular price £19.95
‘Gory, beautiful, probing … It reads, in part, like the production notes for the most upsetting horror movie ever made: you don’t even have to look at the trays of spikes, just note the straps on the wooden dentist’s chair’ - The Times
A beautiful, erudite and somewhat gruesome visual survey of the history of dentistry told through artefacts from The Wellcome Trust's collection.
This handsome book follows the evolution of dentistry throughout the world from the Bronze Age to the present day, presenting captivating and grim illustrations of the tools and techniques of dentistry through the ages. Organised chronologically, The Smile Stealers interweaves beautiful and gruesome technical illustrations and paintings from the Wellcome Collection's unique archive of material from Europe, America and the Far East with seven authoritative and eloquent themed articles from medical historian Richard Barnett.
A comprehensive review of the development of the trade and discipline of dentistry, it covers topics as diverse as the very first dentures (produced by the Etruscans in the seventh century bce); the smile revolution in 18th-century portraiture; and the role of dentistry in forensic science - all in one beautifully illustrated volume.
- Author: Richard Barnett
- Hardcover: 256 pages | over 500 illustrations in colour and black and white
- Date published: April 2017
- Language: English
- ISBN: 978-0500519110
- Product Dimensions: 24.0 x 16.8 cm

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If you’re in the market for a luxury sports car, the 2022 Porsche 718 lineup is worth a close look. Whether you seek the classic features and styling of the entry-level 718 Cayman or the high-performance power of the 718 Boxster GTS 4.0, this affordable Porsche sports car excels in design, comfort, and engagement.
The mid-engine two-seat Porsche 718 is available in two body styles — the Cayman coupe and the Boxster convertible — and eight variants, promising to satisfy various performance-hungry drivers.
Despite the models’ varying features and capabilities, the 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman T situates itself nicely in the middle of the pack. Here’s why the Cayman T is the Goldilocks of 718s.
Overview of the 2022 Porsche 718 lineup
“With transcendent handling and gutsy engines, the Cayman is a driver’s dream come true,” Car and Driver states while putting the Porsche 718 on its 2022 Editors’ Choice and 10Best lists.
The 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman’s expertly tuned suspension complements a 2.0-liter turbocharged flat-four engine harnessing 300 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. It can zip from 0 to 60 mph in under five seconds and reach 170 mph.
According to Porsche, the entry-level 718 Cayman starts at $63,400. The Boxster with the same performance specs costs about $65,500.
Next in the 2022 lineup are the 718 Cayman T, with an MSRP of $72,500, and the 718 Boxster T, at $74,600. HotCars reports that “the Cayman T perfectly balances power and weight for ultimate performance.”
Then there’s the 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman S, starting at $75,400. Its 2.5-liter turbocharged engine, paired with a six-speed manual transmission, delivers 350 hp and 309 lb-ft of torque. The 718 Boxster S variant has an MSRP of $77,500.
The range-topping 2022 Porsche 718 GTS 4.0 thrills with a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated engine. It produces an exhilarating 394 hp, 309 lb-ft of torque, and a top speed of 182 mph. Starting prices are $90,300 for the Cayman GTS 4.0 and $92,400 for the Boxster variant.
The Cayman T is the Goldilocks of the 718 Cayman lineup
The 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman T is the “sweet spot in the 718 Cayman lineup,” the duPont Registry states. “It combines the base Cayman 3.0-liter turbocharged flat-four with a plethora of standard equipment.”
Standard features include 20-inch Carrera S wheels, sport seats, a sport exhaust, and a mechanical limited-slip differential. The PASM Sport Suspension and Sport Chrono Package add to the 718 Cayman T’s appeal, combining “the model’s entry-level engine option with all the go-fast bits to fully utilize it.”
The rear-wheel-drive Porsche Cayman T pairs a six-speed manual transmission with a potent turbocharged engine to produce 300 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque.
Its interior is equally impressive, with a high-quality infotainment system offering good response time, a built-in navigation system, easy-to-use controls, Apple CarPlay integration, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. In addition, numerous driver-assistance features provide a safer and more comfortable ride.
The worst 718 Cayman model years you should avoid
Though the Porsche 718 is a feat of automotive luxury and performance, be wary of a few 718 model years due to common problems and owner complaints.
According to CarComplaints.com, the model year to avoid is the 2014 Porsche Cayman, which has notched the most overall complaints due to its Porsche Communication Management (PCM) constantly rebooting. Owners say replacing the unit can cost as much as $3,000.
Another common complaint about the 2014 Porsche Cayman is a sagging headliner caused by glue failure, costing upward of $9,000 to replace.
But the 2006 Porsche Cayman rates worse than the 2014 model due to higher repair costs and more significant transmission problems related to a broken shifter cable that leaves the car stuck in gear.


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Alongside a flimsy majority opinion in Glossip v. Gross, Justice Breyer’s dissent exposed just how much cruelty must be tolerated to defend the death penalty in 2015.
The former Maryland governor has avoided public access to his Gmail archive — relying on an apparently secret legal interpretation according to which the governor’s office does not always count as a state agency.
A federal judge reinstated the NSA bulk domestic surveillance that was temporarily halted a month ago, allowing the agency to go back to hoovering up metadata while it unwinds the program for good.
President Obama has been denouncing “dark money” since 2010, when he declared it a “threat to our democracy.” But Obama doesn’t need Congress to force dark money into the sunlight.
Sen. Jeff Sessions said that calls to take down the Confederate flag are among efforts by “the left” to “delegitimize the fabulous accomplishments of our country.”
The State Department announced it will lift its freeze on arms sales to the repressive government of Bahrain on Monday, despite the country’s myriad human rights abuses in recent years, including arbitrary detention of children, torture, restrictions for journalists and a brutal government crackdown on peaceful protestors in 2011. “The Administration has decided to lift>>
Two years after she cancelled her state visit to Washington in outrage over revelations that the U.S. had spied on her, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is back in Washington, taking a decidedly more friendly approach to President Barack Obama. News articles in July 2013 based on documents provided by National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden>>
The Center for Security Policy’s gala last Monday, a black-tie affair at the stately Metropolitan Club of New York, featured a procession of speakers warning darkly about the threat posed by the religion of Islam. Tommy Waller, a marine veteran and the legislative outreach director for the group, said he had fought the enemy on the battlefields>>
The U.S. government had produced “snippets of information from various sources, out of context, to weave together a narrative of terrorist ideation,” a Florida judge said Friday, ordering the release of Marcus Dwayne Robertson, an Orlando-based Islamic scholar who stood accused of supporting terrorism. Robertson, also known as “Abu Taubah,” had been incarcerated since 2011>>
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Ghanaian Afropop sensation Kuami Eugene has achieved a remarkable milestone in his musical journey, as he crosses the impressive threshold of 100 million streams on the popular music streaming platform, Boomplay. With a dedicated following of 140,000 fans, Kuami Eugene’s digital footprint continues to expand, solidifying his position as a major force in the African music scene.
The artist’s latest album, “Love and Chaos,” emerges as the frontrunner in this streaming triumph, amassing a staggering 26.5 million streams on Boomplay. The album, released on October 12, 2023, has resonated with fans globally, thanks to its captivating melodies, uplifting messages, and diverse collaborations.
Kuami Eugene, known for his versatility and vocal prowess, has cultivated a devoted fan base that eagerly consumes his musical offerings. His ability to seamlessly blend various genres and collaborate with artists across borders has contributed to his widespread appeal.
Boomplay, one of Africa’s leading music streaming platforms, serves as a barometer for an artist’s influence and popularity. Kuami Eugene’s achievement of 100 million streams underscores the impact of his music and the resonance it has with a diverse audience.
As the Lynx Entertainment and Empire Distribution Africa signee continues to break barriers and set new records, his journey on Boomplay reflects not only his musical excellence but also the unwavering support from his fans. With each stream, Kuami Eugene’s melodies resonate, creating an immersive musical experience for listeners across the continent and beyond.
As we celebrate Kuami Eugene’s astounding accomplishment of 100 million streams on Boomplay, it is a testament to the artist’s dedication, talent, and the universal appeal of his music. The journey doesn’t stop here, and fans can anticipate more milestones as Kuami Eugene continues to navigate the dynamic landscape of the music industry.

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I first tried this on PS4 and it was unplayable. Then I tried on PS5 and it was better- still a few crashes- but better overall. The story is the best part of the game- although I didn’t care for the ending I got- didn’t seem to go with the rest of the game. I liked the gameplay pretty well. I only played the main story and one or two side missions- and I finished in about 12-13 hours or so. Still think the graphics weren’t great on PS5, and the world seems barren in terms of number of people and cars. I used the mantis blades the most in terms of weapons and they’re pretty unbeatable. Overall I’d recommend it for at least one playthrough on next gen consoles or high-end PCs- not on PS4 or Xbox One.
This is a review for the PS4 Pro version of the game.
Cyberpunk 2077 was one of the most anticipated games for quite a while. Some people were upset with the game's performance on the base version of the consoles, but what about me on the PS4 Pro? Well, I expected much worse to be honest, but still, it doesn't run as it should.
So, let's start with the story, which is fantastic in my opinion.
I only did 1 ending though, so I'm gonna go back to make different decisions and witness some of the other endings.
The characters are great overall! I liked V more than I expected.
The gameplay is really fun and varied, although it's buggy at times.
The world is incredible! Night City is undoubtedly one of my favourite places in a videogame!
Most of the quests are awesome, just like in The Witcher.
The visuals are very beautiful and the music is very cool and fitting.
Unfortunately for the game though, there are technical problems. From texture pop up, to FPS drops, audiovisual issues, glitches and even some crashes.
The RPG elements - while really good for the most part - are a little bit underwhelming (customization & dialogue options) and lastly, the wanting system is just a joke.
+ Amazing story
+ Very fun gameplay
+ Really good characters
+ Superb quest design
+ Deep RPG elements
+ Night City rocks
- Technical/audiovisual issues
- Underwhelming customization & dialogue options
- Wanting system
Cyberpunk 2077 is 100% a CD Projekt Red game, it's a fantastic Western RPG that even surpasses The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in some certain aspects.
Despite the unfortunate launch and some broken promises, with Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red proved to me once again that they are at the top of their game.
Great Game! Runs perfect on my PS4 Pro. Interesting Storyline including tons of Sidequests and a big Open World (City).

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Last week, the contentious protests Israel has experienced over the better part of the past year took a truly heartrending turn with the angry, hostile disruption of a Yom Kippur prayer service in Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv.
On a day of contrition, humility, self-reflection and forgiveness, a day when our thoughts, prayers and energy are focused upwards and not outwards, we saw Jews literally attack other Jews at prayer.
Why? Because the Jews dared to pray the way that all but a handful of Jews in Israel pray: with a separation of the sexes.
Never mind that the same exact service had been held in previous years without incident. Never mind that the same municipality that condemned separation of Jewish men and women sanctioned the same for Muslim men and women this past June.
There is something very unsettling going on. Whether it is an attempt to whitewash a widely condemned action or a true reflection of the mindset of the attackers, supporters of the protests have claimed that such action was necessary in order to confront “messianic” Jews who by implication have designs on the innocent secular population.
The term “messianic” is in good Orwellian company with other language used by the protesters, who portray the oligarchic Supreme Court as the last bastion of democracy and the duly elected representatives of the people as a dictatorship staging a coup.
“Messianic” is typically meant to convey some kind of hidden agenda, like that of missionary Christians seeking to convert Jews in the guise of “Messianic Judaism.” Some members of Chabad believe that their Rabbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn was the Messiah, but that does not make them “messianic.” They do not attempt to convince the rest of us to adopt Schneersohn as our Messiah.
Jews have always yearned for the Messiah, but we are not messianic in the way the protesters claim.
There is something deeper, more psychological than theological, at work. Many secular people seem to believe that they have lost their place in Israel as right-wing and religious people increasingly exercise influence and control.
Demographics and election results bear this out, but it is not true that this will result in religious coercion or repressive social constraints.
Do Jewish outreach groups hope that more Jews become observant? Of course. Do they want to force you to do so or to make your life increasingly uncomfortable and constrained if you don’t? Of course not.
Most of the protesters appear to be Ashkenazim. What they do not seem to understand is that Israel’s greatest bulwark against religious coercion is our Sephardi-Mizrachi brethren—Jews who came from Muslim countries.
These Jews are steeped in tolerance and a love of Judaism and the Jewish people combined with a liberal approach to the way such love is expressed or constrained. They are the last people who would welcome a “theocracy” or some kind of “messianic” coercion.
Judaism is doing just fine in Israel, thank you. We do not require everyone to hew to a “line,” if only because there are many “lines.” We cannot, as a people, agree on which “line” should apply. The irony is that a little Jewish literacy might reassure secular people regarding the desires of religious people.
On Sukkot, we learn that the four species represent the totality of the Jewish people. Like the willow, which has neither fragrance nor taste, there are those who have no learning and do not perform the mitzvot, yet they too are part of us.
We are literally bound together as we wave the lulav and etrog. Without the willow, we do not have a kosher lulav. Similarly, without those deprived of learning or mitzvot, we do not have a Jewish people.
Israel faces myriad challenges. Some are external, while others are self-imposed. But there is no threat to secular Israelis. Just as Israeli democracy tolerates the free expression of political views, it should be willing to tolerate the free expression of religious views, whether one agrees with them or not.
Freedom of religion is hardly coercive. Perhaps it can prove to be infectious, but that’s up to each of us. In the meantime, each of us can sit under the fig tree of our own choosing and none of us will be the worse for it.

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Award winning Ravensdale violinist Róisín Dooley will perform in the Carlingford Hertitage this Sunday, 11 May at 3pm.
Following on from a sold out concert performance where Róisín was solo artist with the Fr McNally Chamber Orchestra last November, Róisín makes a welcome return to the centre to once again showcase her virtuosic dexterity.
A former pupil of Father Brendan McNally, Róisín is a regular performer with Castleward Opera, the RTE National Symphony Orchestra, the RTE Concert Orchestra and the Fr. McNally Chamber Orchestra. The local musician is currently studying for her masters degree in Performance at Cork School of Music under the tutelage of Ruxandra Petcu-Colan.
Róisín’s forthcoming solo performance will span through the ages from Bach to Gershwin.
Admission to the concert is €15 (€10 concession).


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The Jasper County School District had four buses that would not crank on Tuesday morning.
Spare buses were used and students arrived at school on time, and no students had to wait on the spare buses, according to a district news release.
The school district used their existing plan for backup buses. The school district did not have any issues with heating or pipes on Tuesday morning, according to the district. Heating systems operated overnight will also continue to do. Students who need a coat can contact the Student Services Department's Kathy Brown at 843.717.1603 or Curtis Dixon at 843.717.1601.
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Reno Aces pitcher Jon Duplantier has funk in his arm.
“He’s just funky, no other way to put it,” Aces pitching coach Jeff Bajenaru said. “He has some nastiness to him and hitters don’t like it.”
The Arizona Diamondbacks top pitching prospect went three innings, surrendering one earned run on three hits and three strikeouts in the Aces’ 9-5 loss to the Fresno Grizzlies on Wednesday. He has a 1.04 ERA and 10 strikeouts with Reno this season.
Duplantier’s unconventional approach on the mound all starts with his long-arm, low three-quarter slot delivery. Once the right-hander winds up, he hides the ball behind his head before he delivers a strike to the plate, a routine he’s developed growing up in Katy, Texas.
“I’ve been throwing this way forever,” he said. “There’s pictures of me at 10 years old throwing the way I throw now. I didn’t realize it was all that weird until one of my teammates told me in college.”
Opposing batters can’t hide from his devastating four-pitch arsenal. He gets ahead of the count with a mid-90s two-seam fastball with plenty of sink that runs off the plate. In two-strike situations, he’ll showcase a hard-breaking slider to whiff right-handed hitters. Duplantier also has developed a mid-80s change up and effective curve to force ground balls.
His third strikeout on Wednesday night was an 85-mph slider that broke at the hands of Fresno third baseman Matt Reynolds.
“My off-speed stuff is huge,” he said. “Guys are throwing real hard so my slider can and breaking ball can take a load off my fastball and it can add to it. It’s all just a means of keeping the hitter off balance. … They have to honor one or both, and they complement each other really nice in the way they move.”
Duplantier, 24, who pitched with Double-A Jackson last season, made his big-league debut for the Diamondbacks on April 1. He posted a rare three-inning save with two strikeouts against the San Diego Padres.
“I had no idea I even got the save,” he said. “Now it’s one of the coolest moments of my life.”
Duplantier appeared in two games with the Dbacks before being optioned to Triple-A Reno on April 9. He’s returned to his starting role with the Aces on a limited pitch count, throwing 97 total pitches in 8.2 innings pitched this season.
“The mentality is different between the two,” he said. “In the bullpen, it’s about getting the out at all costs and go to work. Starting, it’s a little bit more like a chess game. You have to go back to the at-bat before and the next (player) in the order. It’s a whole different ball game.”
Duplantier’s arm hasn’t only been seen on a diamond. He was a Houston high school quarterback for the Silver Lakes High School Spartans in 2012 and 2013. The two-sport star lettered in football and baseball during his junior and senior seasons.
Duplantier had a smooth touch with the football compared to his mechanical release on the mound. His 6-foot-3, 224-pound frame was a good size for the gridiron.
“I never threw footballs the way I throw a baseball,” he chuckled. “I had a tight, compact quick stroke with it. My arm was pretty stock when I launched (the ball) downfield. I could stand in there and take a hit, as well.”
Multiple injuries to his collarbone and wrist forced Duplantier to stick with one pair of cleats. A torn meniscus ended his senior football season with the Spartans and forced him to permanently stick to baseball.
“It was a tough decision, but I couldn’t take the beating of both (sports),” he said. “Football was fun, but baseball was my real passion. So I just stayed with that.”
The decision paid off handsomely. Arizona selected Duplantier in the third round of the 2016 MLB Draft after three college seasons with the Rice University Owls.
The right-hander has been and up-and-coming star since he was assigned to the Dbacks’ minor league system. Duplantier has not recorded a higher ERA than 2.69 over three seasons in High-A, Advanced-A and with Double-A Jackson. He was a Futures Game Selection during his time with the Visalia Rawhide in 2017.
Currently bouncing between the Dbacks and the Aces, Duplantier is getting used to the Biggest Little City.
“When you drive around here, the scenery catches your eye,” he said. “It’s beautiful out here. I’m not used to seeing so many mountains coming from Texas, let alone mountains with snow on them. … I’ve sent my parents a bunch of pictures.”
Duplantier may not be with the Aces for long. His strong arm and impressive stuff can help Arizona’s depleted bullpen or slot in the back-end of the team’s starting rotation.
He is the 69th ranked prospect by MLB Pipeline.
“He had a great spring training and opened a lot of eyes,” pitching coach Bajenaru said. “He works his butt of and is a competitor at heart. … I hope I don’t see him that much this year. I want to see him up there.”
Tomas goes yard in Aces loss
Yasmany Tomas’ eighth-inning homer was too little too late for the Aces.
Tomas jumped on a hanging fastball and launched it over the party zone in right field. He has six home runs on the season, tied with Kevin Cron for the team lead. Tomas went 1-for-4 with two RBIs on Wednesday.
The Aces had nine hits. Tim Locastro went 1-for-4 with a triple and RBIs. He made a diving catch in center field in the second inning. Locastro was optioned back to Triple-A on April 20.
Reno catcher Tyler Heineman made his first home start, going 2-for-3 with one RBI. Like Benito Santiago throwing from his knees, he erased two baserunners attempting to steal third base.
Second baseman Juniel Querecuto went 2-for-4 with an RBI. The ex-San Francisco Giant, shortstop Kelby Tomlinson, added two hits.
Fresno scored three runs in the first and fifth innings. Carter Kieboom heated things up on a breezy 75-degree night. The No. 24 ranked prospect by MLB Pipeline, Kieboom went 2-for-4 with a homer, double and two RBIs.
Grizzlies center fielder Collin Cowgill made a return to Greater Nevada Field. The outfielder had 13 homers and 70 RBIs at a .354 clip in 2011 for Reno. Cowgill finished 0-for-4 on Wednesday against his former team.
Fresno plated three runs in the first inning off Kieboom’s RBI double. The Aces responded with a two-run third inning off Locastro’s RBI triple to right-center.
The Grizzlies added two more in the fourth. Reno chipped into its deficit with another run in the bottom of the fourth. Fresno pulled away with three runs in the fifth and another in the seventh. Tomas’ two-run blast in the eighth marked the final runs for the Aces.
Notes: Paid attendance was 3,054. …Reno has surrendered 18 runs in the first inning and a team-high 19 runs in the second. The team has a combined 6.32 ERA thus far this season. The team is outscored 18-4 in the sixth inning. … Former Reno Aces’ first baseman Christian Walker is off to a scorching start with the Dbacks. He leads the MLB with a 70.6 percent of hard-hit balls. … The Aces are 81-81 all-time against the Grizzlies. They are 48-34 all-time against Fresno at Greater Nevada Field.
On Deck: Reno, 5-14, faces Fresno for the second game of the five-game series Thursday at 6:35 p.m. Right-hander Taylor Widener is expected to start for the Aces. Henderson Alvarez will get the nod for the Grizzlies.
— Isaiah Burrows
Today’s Game: Diamondbacks’ No. 2 pitching prospect, RHP Taylor Widener, will square off against veteran pitcher, Henderson Alvarez III, as the Aces look to even the series tonight against Fresno. Widener has struggled out of the gate, but holds a 3.17 career MiLB ERA and is due for a bounce back start. On the flip side, Alvarez has been down this road before starting his professional career back in 2007 in the Toronto Blue Jays system. He’s appeared in the big leagues six different seasons with his best season coming in 2014 where he was named an All-Star with the Miami Marlins going 12-7 with a 2.65 ERA. Alvarez threw a no-hitter for the Marlins in 2013.
NFL Draft: The First-Round of the NFL Draft kicks off tonight at 5 p.m. Pacific Time. The Aces have two baseball first-rounders on their team. Travis Snider is the highest draft pick with Reno being taken 14th overall in 2006 by the Toronto Blue Jays out of Mill Creek High School in Washington State. Snider has appeared in the big leagues eight different seasons for Toronto, Pittsburgh, and Baltimore. Right-handed pitcher, Braden Shipley was drafted 15th overall in the 2013 MLB draft out of University of Nevada, Reno by the Arizona Diamondbacks. He is the highest baseball draft pick from the University. He’s spent parts of three seasons with Arizona from 2016-2018. Archie Football: Former Ace, Archie Bradley (’14-’16), was quite the athlete on the gridiron himself. In 2011, he was committed to play both football and baseball at the University of Oklahoma. He decided to forgo his OU scholarship after he was taken seventh overall in the first round of the 2011 MLB draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks out of Broken Arrow High School. He was committed to play quarterback and even competed in the 2010 Elite 11 QB camp for the nation’s top quarterback recruits. Teddy Bridgewater, Everett Golson and Cody Kessler were also at Elite 11 that year.
Yas-Bomb: Yasmany Tomas homered for the second consecutive game last night in the eighth inning. He now is tied for the team lead in home runs with Kevin Cron at six. However, Cron’s longest 2019 home run streak is three games from April 15-April 18. He was 7-for-14 with three home runs, seven RBI, and five runs scored during that stretch against El Paso and Albuquerque. T.G.I.T: The Aces have two wins this young season on Thursdays, tied for the most with Tuesday for their most of any single day in 2019. Reno also won their most games on Thursdays in 2018 with a 15-7 record and the second most games in 2017 with a record of 14-8.
On this Date – Honus Wagner: A Honus Wagner T206 baseball card, rated as a three on a scale from one to 10, is auctioned for $1.32 million in online bidding to an anonymous buyer. Robert Edward Auctions of New Jersey announced the same card, sold by an unnamed owner, fetched $791,000 at auction in 2008.
Summer is Coming: The forecast in Northern Nevada is saying it’s officially baseball season. Reno is slated to be 80 degrees or warmer both tonight and Friday. The weekend will cool off slightly, topping out at 78 Saturday and 73 Sunday according to weather reports.
Important Dates for Homestand: On Friday April 26, the Aces will welcome a number of Miss USA contestants to Greater Nevada Field. The contestants will sing the National Anthem, throw out ceremonial first pitches, and participate in in-game promotions. The Miss USA contestants will also participate in a meet-and-greet in the upstairs bar area prior to the game starting at 5:05 p.m. On Sunday, April 28, against Fresno, the club will hold its first Youth Baseball Day of the season welcoming Northern Nevada Little Leagues with first pitch slated for 1:05 p.m. The little league players will go through a chalk talk with an Aces player followed by an on-field parade. On Tuesday, April 30, it’s Education Day at Greater Nevada Field as the team will welcome various K-12 schools around Northern Nevada with first pitch set for 11:05 a.m.
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By Natalie Lariccia
YOUNGSTOWN — Literature lovers, fiction fans and poetry pundits are welcome to check out the Y-town Reading Series, a monthly reading series that highlights regional authors and provides an opportunity for local writers and book fans to share their literary works and thoughts.
Organized in fall 2008 by Christopher Barzak, a local author and creative writing instructor at Youngstown State University, the series meets at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at Dorian Books, 802 Elm St., near the YSU campus.
The series is free and open to the public. Each meeting includes a reading by a featured author, and guests are invited to display their literary talents during an open microphone session.
The next session will be April 6 and will feature author Alan DeNiro, who was raised in Erie, Pa.
DeNiro received his bachelor’s degree in English from the College of Wooster and a master’s in creative writing from the University of Virginia.
His short story collection “Skinny Dipping in the Lake of the Dead” was published by Small Beer Press in 2006. His debut novel, “Total Oblivion, More or Less,” is forthcoming from Bantam Books.
After the April meeting, the series will break for the summer and will resume its monthly meetings at Dorian in September. The September series date has not been determined, but Pittsburgh poet Peter Oresick is slated to be the literary guest.
Past series events have included appearances by Nancy Krygowski, a poet and Youngstown native. Krygowski’s debut collection, “Velocity,” won the 2006 Agnes Lynch Starrett Poetry Prize.
Akron native David Giffels, a former writer for “Beavis and Butt-Head,” who recently published his memoir, “All the Way Home,” also appeared at a fall series.
Barzak said some of the series’ guest authors have resulted from the friendships and networks he has established through his writings. A Kinsman native and now a Youngstown resident, Barzak has published two novels, “One for Sorrow” and “The Love We Share Without Knowing.”
Barzak said he views the series as an opportunity to unite reading fans from both the YSU and the general Mahoning Valley community. He hopes the series will help to provide local writers with inspiration that they can pursue their dreams locally and achieve a successful literary career.
“Professional regional writers are not just people in major metropolitan areas in New York or Los Angeles. I want to show audience members that it’s possible to have a career in the literary arts and be from this place [the Mahoning Valley or regions similar to the Mahoning Valley],” he said.
Barzak is also a co-creator of the Oakland Book Club, a member-driven club that is an extension of the Oakland Center for the Arts in Youngstown. Book selections are chosen by members, and members help lead discussions.
The Oakland Book Club often collaborates with the Y-town Reading Series, giving club members an opportunity to meet some of the authors from the reading selections. For more information about the Oakland club, visit www.oaklandbookclub.wordpress.com.


Ford has officially announced that it will debut an all-new V6 engine for the 2011 Mustang at the LA Auto Show later this week. The new engine is smaller, displacing just 3.7-liters compared to the old 4.0-liter mill, but power is up significantly. In fact, power is way up with the new motor getting a bump from 210-hp to 305-hp! Torque is up too, by 40 ticks to 280 ft-lbs. Full power comes on at 6500 rpm with full torque at 4250 rpm. Plus, Ford says the new engine will deliver 19/30 mpg (city/highway) with a six-speed automatic or 18/29 mpg with a six-speed manual. Yup, finally a six-speed for the Mustang.
And as though all this we’re good enough, the all-aluminum block weighs less than the old 4.0-liter engine.
To achieve all these improvements, the motor uses Ford’s Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT). Essentially, this is the same engine that Ford first used in the Lincoln MKS.
Perhaps most importantly, however, is the fact that this new engine trumps that found in the new Camaro – by 1-hp. That certainly isn’t much, but by being able to make the claim is certain to help Ford win back some sales from Chevy. And in Ford’s smaller and lighter package, performance will no doubt put the Mustang ahead of the Camaro.
As exciting as this new V6 engine news is, we are still awaiting confirmation from Ford on an all-new 400-plus horsepower 5.0-liter V8 engine for the Mustang GT. Be sure to follow AutoGuide’s live LA Auto Show coverage starting December 2nd.
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TWIN INDEPENDENT VARIABLE CAMSHAFT TIMING (TI-VCT) HELPS MAKE 2011 FORD MUSTANG V-6 A TRUE THOROUGHBRED
- Ti-VCT technology key to Mustang’s new 3.7-liter V-6 engine’s flexibility, delivering 305 horsepower and a projected 30 mpg highway with six-speed automatic transmission – no other vehicle in the industry can beat that combination
- Variable camshaft timing uses oil pressure to adjust valve opening and closing events, providing improved off-the-line acceleration over non-VCT equipped engines
- Variable valve overlap from Ti-VCT provides better fuel economy and emissions, along with optimized cold-start operation vs. conventional engines
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 30, 2009 – The heart of every Mustang is its engine, and beneath the hood of the new 2011 Ford Mustang V-6 beats a technological tour de force. Displacing 3.7 liters, the dual-overhead-camshaft (DOHC) 24-valve V-6 uses Ford’s Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) to produce 305 horsepower and 280 ft.-lb. of torque and is projected to deliver up to 30 mpg highway – a combination unbeaten by any other vehicle in the industry.
Customer benefits of Ti-VCT include extremely precise variable control of “valve overlap,” or the window of time in which both the intake and exhaust valves in the engine are open simultaneously.
“This overlap control via Ti-VCT helps us eliminate compromises in the induction and exhaust systems,” said Jim Mazuchowski, Ford manager of V-6 powertrain operations. “Drivers are going to notice improved low-speed torque and increased fuel economy and peak horsepower. Plus, there are benefits they won’t notice, too, such as reduced emissions overall, especially at part-throttle.”
The flexibility allowed by Ti-VCT means Mustang V-6 customers will experience:
- Better off-the-line launch feel, with plenty of the low-end “grunt” for which Mustang is famous. Ti-VCT can deliver up to a 5 percent improvement in low-end torque and a 7 percent improvement in peak power versus non-Ti-VCT-equipped engines.
- Improved fuel economy at all engine speeds resulting in projected 19 mpg city/30 highway with six-speed automatic transmission; 18 mpg city/29 highway with six-speed manual transmission. Ti-VCT alone can account for up to a 4.5 percent fuel economy improvement over non-VCT-equipped engines.
- Lower emissions, with better control of NOx and HC throughout the range of engine operating speeds, reducing atmospheric pollution.
How the technology works As a DOHC design, the 3.7-liter V-6 uses two camshafts per cylinder bank – one to open the intake valves and one to open the exhaust valves. Traditionally, camshafts only have been able to open the valves at a fixed point defined during engine design and manufacturing. But with modern variable cam timing systems, the camshafts can be rotated slightly relative to their initial position, allowing the cam timing to be “advanced” or “retarded.”
Ti-VCT takes this technology and applies it to both the intake and exhaust camshafts of its DOHC design, using electronic solenoid valves to direct high-pressure oil to control vanes in each of the camshaft sprocket housings. By using one valve per camshaft, controlled by the Electronic Control Module (ECM), each intake and exhaust cam can be advanced or retarded independently of the other as engine operating conditions change, providing an exceptional degree of valve timing control.
The new 3.7-liter engine for the 2011 Mustang V-6 will be built at Ford’s recently retooled Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1.
2011 FORD MUSTANG V-6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DRIVETRAIN Layout Rear-wheel drive TRANSMISSION Standard 6-speed manual Gear ratios 1st 4.236 2nd 2.538 3rd 1.665 4th 1.238 5th 1.00 6th 0.70 Final drive 2.73 or 3.31
BODY Construction: Unitized welded steel body, aluminum hood Final assembly location: Flat Rock, Michigan (USA) POWERTRAIN AND CHASSIS ENGINE V-6 Type 3.7L V-6 Manufacturing location Cleveland, Ohio (USA) Configuration Aluminum block and aluminum head Intake manifold Composite shell-welded with internal runner pack Exhaust manifold Cast iron Redline 6,850 rpm, hard limit 7,000 rpm Valvetrain DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, twin independent variable camshaft timing Pistons Cast aluminum Connecting rods Forged steel Ignition Distributor-less with coil-on-plug Bore x stroke 3.76 x 3.41/95.5 x 86.7 mm Displacement 227 cu. in./3,731 cc Compression ratio 10.5:1 Engine control system PCM Horsepower 305 @ 6,500 rpm Horsepower per liter 82 Torque 280 ft.-lb. @ 4,250 rpm Recommended fuel Unleaded 87 octane Fuel capacity 16 gallons Fuel delivery Sequential multi-port electronic Oil capacity 5 quarts with filter 2011 FORD MUSTANG V-6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Optional 6-speed automatic 1st 4.171 2nd 2.340 3rd 1.521 4th 1.143 5th 0.867 6th 0.691 Final drive 2.73 or 3.31 SUSPENSION Front Reverse-L independent MacPherson strut, 28.6-mm tubular stabilizer bar Rear 3-link solid axle with coil springs and Panhard rod and solid stabilizer bar STEERING Type Rack-and-pinion with electric power assist Ratio 15.7:1 Turning circle curb-to-curb 33.4 ft. BRAKES Type Four-wheel power disc brakes with 4-sensor, 4-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) Front 293 (11.5-in.) x 30-mm vented disc, twin-piston 43-mm floating aluminum calipers Rear 300 (11.8-in.) x 19-mm vented disc, single-piston 43-mm floating iron calipers TIRES AND WHEELS (TYPE, SIZE) Standard Manual: P225/60R-17 A/S BFGoodrich Radial T/A Auto: P215/65R-17 A/S Michelin Energy Saver 17 x 7.0-in. silver painted aluminum wheels Optional 17 x 7.0-inch machined face, dark painted aluminum wheels P235/50ZR-18 A/S Pirelli PZero Nero with: 18 x 8.0-in. narrow-spoke painted aluminum wheels 18 x 8.0-in. dark-stainless painted aluminum wheels 18 x 8.0-in. polished aluminum wheels
DIMENSIONS (inches unless otherwise noted) Coupe Convertible EXTERIOR Wheelbase 107.1 107.1 Overall length 188.1 188.1 Overall width 73.9 73.9 Overall height 55.6 56.1 Track, front/rear 62.3/62.9 62.3/62.9 INTERIOR Seating capacity 4 4 Front headroom 38.5 38.8 Front legroom 42.4 42.4 Front shoulder room 55.3 55.3 Front hip room 53.4 53.4 2011 FORD MUSTANG V-6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Rear headroom 34.7 36.5 Rear legroom 29.8 29.8 Rear shoulder room 51.6 45.0 Rear hip room 46.8 45.2 WEIGHTS AND CAPACITIES SAE passenger volume 83.3 cu. ft. 81.0 cu. ft. Cargo volume 13.4 cu. ft. 9.6 cu. ft. Maximum towing capacity (properly equipped) 1,000 lbs. 1,000 lbs. FUEL ECONOMY (city/hwy) 6-speed automatic 6-speed manual 3.7-liter DOHC V-6 19/30 mpg estimated 18/29 mpg estimated BASE CURB WEIGHT (POUNDS) Manual transmission 3,750 estimated 4,000 estimated Automatic transmission 3,750 estimated 4,000 estimated Weight distribution (f/r) 54/46 estimated 54/46 estimated Power-to-weight ratio TBD TBD Manual transmission TBD TBD Automatic transmission TBD TBD Specifications subject to change.


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The Fourth Annual Native American Heritage Art Exhibit returns this spring to the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts Gallery.
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More than 200 long-service workers at the Hadley Castle Works site are due to walk out on July 5.
The company which made RAF Spitfires during the Second World War said it had been notified of the decision by union GMB.
GKN's Telford communications director Sally Morris said: "We have received the union's notification of their intention to strike."
GMB regional organiser Stuart Harrison said: “This ballot result sends a clear message to the company.
“These workers have a combined experience of 4,000 years but are having their futures threatened.
“GKN Sankey must commit to protecting the hard won rights of their workers and start showing them the respect they deserve.”
It added that further strike dates are due to be to be announced.
The wheel manufacturing company declined to comment on the GMB claims that bosses repeatedly refused to negotiate with representatives.


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Living in an RV may seem like a dream—and for some, it’s a reality. Living in an RV lets you see the country or world while living in your own portable home. However, is it cheaper than living in a brick and mortar home? These full-time RVers shed light on how much it really costs to live in an RV.
Not every place will let you park your RV for free. Campgrounds and RV resorts have different costs based on location, time of year, and length of stay. Average costs for many resorts or campgrounds are around $30 and $50 per night but you can usually get a discount by the month or week. The fees typically cover water, electricity, cable, WIFI, sewage, and use of facilities such as bath, shower, and laundry. The more amenities the resort has, the more money it will cost per night.

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Sit back and experience art with a purpose. Richard Bona and Mandekan Cubano have carefully crafted a fusion of sounds, merging cultures together through their ability to speak the universal language of music. Hailing from Cameroon, Bona's life-affirming attitude and ethereal mastery of music have earned him the affectionate nickname "The African Sting" from his many fans. If it's been a minute since you experienced music that made your soul soar -- since you heard rhythms so energetic and jaunty they put tap shoes on your synapses and set your very brain to dancing -- then you really won't want to miss this incredible concert at Santa Monica's Broad Stage.
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Morning Headlines: First Domino Falls in CHOP’s 2015 Building Bonanza
CHOP announced the opening of a new specialty care center in Plainsboro, New Jersey this week. According to the Philadelphia Business Journal, the $19.8 million, 25,000 square-foot facility will offer an array of health care services and can be “very quickly” expanded to up to 100,000 square-feet if there is a demand:
Judi Lauria, CHOP’s senior director for specialty care services in New Jersey, said the additional space allows CHOP to bring a complete array of rehabilitation services — including physical, occupational and speech therapy and sports medicine programs — to the new center. In fact, it features two “kid-friendly” rehab gyms. The Plainsboro center also has its own X-ray equipment, something the old center didn’t have. It also has rooms for auditory brainstem response testing
As noted by the Philadelphia Business Journal, this is just the beginning for CHOP. In addition to the facility in Plainsboro, CHOP plans to welcome six more facilities throughout the region into the fold this year. In the city, CHOP is working on the primary care/library community center at Broad and Morris Street, the 700,000 square-foot Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care in West Philadelphia and another primary care center in Roxborough.
As for the suburbs, specialty care centers in King of Prussia and Concordville, as well as an urgent care center in Chalfont, are all expected to open by year’s end.
• CHOP’s building boom begins with $19.8M New Jersey facility [Philadelphia Business Journal]
• Camden’s tearing down-town [The Inquirer]
• Habitat for Humanity ReStore could be coming to Washington Ave. [Passyunk Post]
• ‘A Man Could Simply Wander’: This handy mnemonic orders Center City streets, North to South [Billy Penn]
• Bicycle Coalition hiring Bike Share Ambassadors in several West Philly neighborhoods [West Philly Local]
• Tropicana casino CEO talks $35M renovation and keys to success in today’s Atlantic City [Philadelphia Business Journal]
• The Story Behind One Man’s Incredible Miniature Portraits of Midcentury America [Curbed]


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Big things are happening in Chicago- one of the USA’s most famous cities is facing some radical changes in an attempt to tackle energy consumption. A union formed between the Chicago Department of Transportation and the Chicago Infrastructure Trust, which is a none profit organisation in the city, are putting in place important green infrastructure plans in Chicago. Even something as seemingly small as street lamps are involved in this modern way of thinking: the plan is to replace within the next four years over 85% of all of the city’s public lighting (which is going to cost roughly 160 million dollars). Here are some of the other big plans in place for America’s third largest city, which will lead the way for other cities across the world and will definitely be something fantastic to witness.
Water Treatment System
Chicago is a huge city and of course water supply is a vital and important issue. It would seem though that in the past this precious resource has been forgotten about. In fact, rather than being a modern or up-to-date system, one fourth of the city’s water pipelines are over one hundred years old. So, the city is currently in the process of replacing almost 1500 kilometres of water pipes, and over 1000 kilometres of its sewer lines. The plan is to replace the entire system by 2054. This will not only prevent future issues of breakage or costly repair work, but it will also result in zero waste and will protect Chicago from flooding in the future.
Airport High-speed Train
Another massive project to transform Chicago into a more green, and more efficient city is to build (and of course maintain) the O’Hare Express, which is a high-speed rail link connecting the city to O’Hare International airport. This “speedy” train will cut the current time it takes to reach the airport by 50%, making the journey a mere 20 minutes. This will make Chicago an even more appealing destination for tourists, and will also help ease traffic congestion.
Renovation of Union Station
Also President Trump has noticed the great opportunities that Chicago offers to the country’s business sector and has included two Chicago projects in his infrastructure priority list. One of these is to renovate one of the city’s landmarks- Union Station. There is a potential budget of 1 billion dollars funded by the US government to improve the functionality of the station and therefore user satisfaction. This last aspect is quite important as the line sees an average of over 100 thousand passengers per day.
All of these interesting projects and renovations are making Chicago a city of the future- definitely worth visiting!


Bose on Tuesday announced a trio of smartspeakers with Amazon's Alexa assistant, promising that support for Apple's AirPlay 2 is coming in "early 2019."
The Home Speaker 500 is claimed to have "the widest soundstage of any smart speaker available today," setting it up as a direct challenger to the likes of Apple's HomePod. Another distinguishing feature is a small display, used to identify the current music and show album art.
The Soundbar 500 and 700 are built for TVs, and use Bose's ADAPTiQ technology to balance room output. Each has an HDMI audio return channel, and can be paired with a wireless subwoofer and rear-channel speakers to upgrade to 5.1-channel surround sound.
All three speakers offer multi-room audio, as well as both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the latter giving it an advantage over products like the HomePod and Sonos speakers, which don't allow direct Bluetooth streaming.
The three speakers will ship in October, starting at $399.99 for the Home Speaker 500, and going up to $549.95 for the Soundbar 500 and $799.95 for the Soundbar 700.


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The Korean media reported that as of 6:50AM KST yesterday, Dae-sung has completed five hours of initial investigations with the police, and is making his way home.
He was described to have worn a black hoodie over his face while leaving the police station with his manager.
Police commented, “Daesung was overwhelmed with the accident today, but he diligently took part in the investigations.”
YG Ent. said, “It was a difficult situation for Daesung to avoid the car accident. He is in great grief and shock. He burst into tears.”
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